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The Washington critic., 1888-06-18

THE PHILADELPHIA Press says that
Thurman is going TO be defeated be-
cause he belongs to the party that
brought on the war and undertook to
nullify its results. Can't our esteemed
contemporary hit any nearer than 90
years? Is this 1865 or 1882?
The Washington critic., 1888-06-18

THE CHICAGO CLERGY took occasion
yesterday to give the delegates to the
National Convention some very point
ed advice on the anti-saloon question,
their argument being that if the Re-
publican party did not make pro-
nounced declaration in their platform
against the liquor traffic, the Prohi-
bition detection would be largely in
creased. II is delicate subject to
deal with. There is no other issue in
fact for the convention to worry
about, and how it will wriggle out of
dilemma which threatens them
with loss of votes on either hand will
be awaited with as much interest as
any other act Of the convention, bar
ring its nominations.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-18

1sN'T 5 o'clock p, m. about the worst
possible time of day for the concerts
at the White House Grounds? 1t is
usually the warmest hour of the day
in summer, and, in some respects, the
most inconvenient for attending an
outdoor musicale. An hour or two
after sundown, in the cooling shades
of evening, would be far more APP
propriate.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-18

Agent for North German Lloyd Express
steamers-N New York, London, Bremen Red
Star Line-New York, Antwerp; Royal Neither
lands Llue-New York, Amsterdam; Hamburg
American Line-New York, France and Eng
land; Hamburg American Baltic Line; Union
Direct Hamburg Line; North German Line
Baltimore, Bremen; Anchor Llne-Glasgow
and Liverpool; Allan Line..Baltlmore, Liver
pool; Florio Rubattino italian Line.
All information cheerfully given-Sailing
dates cabin plana. etc,
The Washington critic., 1888-06-18

READERS OF THE Critic will save
themselves a good deal Of worry and
bother this hot weather by holding
their tongues and letting the Chicago
Convention run itself 70 the flnish.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-18

THE FIRST OFFICIAL act of Emperor
William III. was TO issue general Or
ders to the Army and Navy assuring
them of his distinguished considera-
tion. II was hardly necessary for the
youthful monarch to 60 to any partic-
nlar trouble on this account, but the
orders are significant as showing the
bent OF his sympathies and supreme
purpose to hold himself in thorough
gapport with the military establish
anent Of the empire. Otherwise they
The Washington critic., 1888-06-18

THERE ISN'T as much hurrah in o
square acre of American flag as there
is in square foot of red bandana.
The flag is mother, the bandana a
sweetheart.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-18

" ONE OF THE GREAT TROUBLES encoun-
tered by the friends of Mr.. Sherman
is the unpopularity of his record on
the silver question among the Pacific
Slope delegates. General Harrison's
record on the Chinese question is also
unfayorable to his enthusiastic sup
port in that direction. What to do
with the California and Nevada
friends of Mr.. Blaine thus becomes an
important factor in the controversy.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-18

WE ARE NOT without hope of good
deal of useful legislation at the Cap
itol this week. AS a rule Congress
works to much better advantage with
out a quorum than with one
The Washington critic., 1888-06-18

A FEW DAYS ago it was ex-senator
Plat who apparently held the New
York delegation in his hand. To-day
it looks very much as though he had
lost his grip and ex-senator Miller
were bossing the job so far as New
York is concerned. But the ALI votes
necessary to nominate Mr.. Depew are
not in sight yet. They never may be;
but the great railroad president in
any event will have good deal to
say as to who shall have them.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-18

To THE contending factions at Chi.
cago-keep cool, gents.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-18

WE DESIRE TO extend our congratu-
lations right now to the winning man
at Chicago, and say to him that we
have been with him against all
so1pQrg
The Washington critic., 1888-06-18

Some women when out shopping use n
great many more buy words than is nee
essary.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-18

SOMETHING has been heard in New
York to drop on the Alger boom, and
the faint cry Of 'Me, too" comes
from Mr.. T. G. Platt somewhere
under the wreck.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-18
PROPOSALS.
nnorosAI.s X. ron rnnNIsn1,

DROPOsALs FOR FURNISHING MIsCEILA.
j neous Supplies. u s. Coast and Geo
detio Once, Washington, ID. O., June rs,
1888 Sealed proposals will be received OF
this Office until 2 O'Clock p. m. OF TUESDAY,
JUNE 20, 1883, for furnishing miscellaneous
supplies for the use OF the Coast and Geodetic
Survey Office In such quantities as may be
required, from time to time, during the fiscal
year ending June so, 1850, including chemi-
Gals, grocers' sundries, carpenter shop stock,
lumber, zinc, ice, purchase Of waste paper,
etc. Proposals Of only actual and rosponsi.
BILE dealers in the articles will be accepted,
and awards will be made, item by item TO
the best bidders for each item. The prices
proposed must include the delivery Of the artl
cles at the Coast and Geodotic Survey Oiiice
free Of all charges for packing, hauling OF
nished on application TO the undersigned. The
right Is reserved to reject any or all bids and 20
waive any defects. Envelopes containing
proposals should be marked proposals for
Miscellaneous supplies and addressed to
f. M. THORN Superintendent
The Washington critic., 1888-06-18
STEAMBOATS,.

E0R NORFOLK, OLD POINT AND THE
II SOUTH.
Steamer GEORGE LEARY leaves Washing
ton Monday, Wednesday and Friday at pm.
Steamer LADY OF THE LAKE, Tuesday
Thursday and Saturday at 5p M, from 9th
street wharf.
Steamer Leary lands at Piney Point going
and returning
Lady OF the Lake lands at Cornfield Harbor
and Colonial Beach on Saturdays. Steamer
from Washington daily, including Sundays,
until further notice.
Fare, Saturday excursion return Monday,
z a. M, SO round trip.
Connections made at Norfolk with Old Do
Knox and Lloyd express will call and check
baggage at hotels and private residences.
Telephone call-Leary, 745-3; Moseley, 81.
W. P. WEIGH, supt. P. s. Co.
GEO.P. PHILLIPS. Supt, l. q IS. O. Co.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-18
FOR ICE.


WAN DEPARTMENT, NAV 8, 1888.
SEALED PROPOSALS lin duplicate) will
be received at this office until ~ O'Clock
noon THURSDAY, June 21, 1888, for supply
ing the War Department and It's Bureaus with
Ice during the fiscal year ending June 80,
1880. The Ice must be Of best quality of
Northern Ice, solid, clear and free from snow
or other impurities, and must be delivered at
the several Bureaus and Onices of the War
Department, IN Washington, and weighed
upon the Department scales.
Daily deliveries, except Sundays and recog-
nized holidays, will be required. The guam
tity required is estimated at 700 600 pounds,
more or less. A bond with approved security
will be required In case of award. Bidders
are notified that no award for formal accept.
anoe Of any bid under this advertisement Will
be made until Congress makes an appr0prla-
ton from which the supplies called for can be
purchased. The Government reserves the
right 10 reject any and all bids and to waive
defects. Bids must be lnclosed in sealed en-.
yelopes, indorsed on the outside Proposals
for lce,m and addressed to the undersigned.
@. II. HOYT,
nuortarrnaafar II
The Washington critic., 1888-06-18
RICHARD n. SYLVESTER. :. Editor
WASHINGTON, JUNE IS, 1888.


SENATOR TELLER IS reported as
saying with considerable earnestne55
and emphasis that if "the Republican
party is willing TO award nominations
on basis of money, the quicker it
goes to smash the better" The re-
mark was prompted by the remark of
some one else that Governor Alger
would put up 81 100000 for campaign
purposes if he were placed at the
head of the ticket. Better put up
the nomination at auction and done
with it," continued Mr.. Teller, and,
looking at the matter from high
patriotic standpoint, the Colorado
Senator is undoubtedly right. But
the American people have not yet de.
clined and fallen far enough to adopt
the later Roman style. AT least, it is to
be hoped so. The "bar'l" is a neces
sity to every great political canvass
but it is not necessary that the can.
didate should furnish it. AS a rule il
were better that he should not.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-18
lMARD v. pKOOP,

~. TRAVELLERS TO EUROPE WILL
w. find II to their advantage before
making arrangements with any line Of steam
ers to consult -
The Washington critic., 1888-06-18

VqrHz=,, GROGAN'S INSTALMENT HOUSE.
Hhssss Having removed to my NEW STORE
730 and 741 9TH st n. W.,
am prepared to sell cheaper than ever be-
fore, and % per cent. cheaper than any other
credit house In the city. Our stock Of CAR
PETS, OILrCLOTHS, MATTINGS, RUGS,
HEATING AND COOKING STOVES, PAR.
KITCHEN FURNITURE, is complete, and
will be sold on CREDIT cheaper than they
can be sold elsewhere for cash. Como and
see u.s. and you will be satisfied that
GROGAN'S, 730 and TAI 9TH st n. W.,
is THE PLACE TO DEAL.
All Carpets bought from us we will make
and Law on the floor free OF cost.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-18
Fashionnble Connndrnm:

Fashionable Conundrum:
Fannie: Say, Susie, why is an army of
iicer at West Point good enough to eat2
Susie: Give It up. Not the officer, but
the conundrum, don't you know. Why
is hep
Fannie: Because army officers are bred
there.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-18
FOR SALE AND RENT.

E,OR RENT OR FOR SALE, ON VERY BEA-
Il sonable terms, house 81 II st o; g.
story brick, mod imps, stable In rear. Apply
TO i. WHITE, 624 st W; can deal drect
with owner.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-18

PHIIADEIPHIA's candidate at Chi
cago has hayseed in his hair. A man
can't be mayor Of that town and not
show some signs.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-18
nrMocnAr1o Wan soNa.

DEMOCRATIC WAR SONG.
We do not blow on the bugle, boys,
And that's what's the matter with Han
nah,
But when we blow, as we're going to do,
Well blow on the red bandana.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-18

A week in. the country discloses the
fact sthat haymalSing is Shocking
business Pittsburg Chronicle.
Keep Off the grassl Whoever heard Of
a "shock" of hay. A week in Pittsbnrg
discloses the fact that pig iron is sold by
the cord.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-18

THAT WAS A GOOD amendment which
the House adopted Saturday to the
Army bill appropriating $4,000 for
the firing Of morning and evening
guns at the forts and arsenals. 1t is
a good thing to be reminded now and
then in these piping times of peace"
that the army has not gone to sleep
on its post. Mr.. Tillman of South
Carolina expressed true American
sentiment when he said, in support
of the amendment:
trust no one here will be so parsimonious
as TO begrudge honorlng the Stars and Stripes
at every fort in the land every day in the
year. II will increase both the love and ven
GRAFTON of the people for the National EN-.
blem. What American, sir, will object to sa-
luting by the morning and evening gun the
sovereignty Of this country, that the sound OF
the cannon may echo and re-echo, rever.
berating through the land to let the people
know that their Nation has power TO protect
them and power to punish them when they
go wrong.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-18
NOTES AND GOSSIP.

BLAINE is still spelled with a capi-
tai B.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-18

If IT BE TRUE AS reported that the
late Emperor Frederick's son caused
post-mortem to be held on his
father in order to discover whether
or not he had an incurable disease
and was therefore ineligible to the
Office he held, wouldn't it be the
proper thing to do to hold an ante
mortem on William to test his eligi-
bility to the succession? Its poor
rule that won't work both ways.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-18

"Called Back is one of Mr.. Cleve-
lands favorite novels just now.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-18
FOR sALs-HousEs.

Tor SALE
n We offer tho following good investments.
store on west side OF 18th st, near Bound
ary, under rent, lot 2Ox12O; $4,000
Groom brick, 9th 81 n @, half square from
II st cars, renting for $40; only 81 100.
2.story frame, with large stable, etc, 10-
600 feet Of ground front on two streets, near
terminus II Sc cars: S2bOO.
WALKER & WILSON, 1006F.
UNOR SALE
IL A beautiful residence in the northwest,
containing 10 rooms. Persons desiring q
nice place would do we'll to look at IT,. Price
10000.
2020 NJ st n W, lot 25x1o0, price 90 per 50
foot.
New house, Just being finished, 10th st n W,
IL rooms; complete In all its arrangements.
B. II. WARMER q co,
GIG II SC n W.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-18

The oyster shucker may not be intensely
literary but he knows o good deal about
Shelley.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-18

va.<. GAS STOVES; LAWN VASES;
HAzEA settees; Garden Hoses; Gas Fix,
lures. Plumbing and Heating.
d, y. 6HEDD a BRO,
432 9th 81 n ".
The Washington critic., 1888-06-18

The hog doesn't require much prepara-
ton to put himself en- route for a corn
field
The Washington critic., 1888-06-18
BUY YOUR FEED
GROgAN,y INgTALMENT HOUSE.

W. II. TENNEY & SON,
TaAWUafgx,v,. N ~
The Washington critic., 1888-06-18
MI OF THE INTERIOR, WASH.

IMPAIRMENT OF THE INTERIOR, WASH.
IL ington, ID. O., June 10. 1SSS.-Sealed
until IL O'Clock M, FRIDAY, the Goth inst,
for furnishing and delivering wrought-iron
and wire windowguards for the Government
Hospital for the Insane, near this city. Draw.
ings and specifications may be seen at the
hospital and at this office. WIN. i. Villas,
Secretary.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-18

For RENT.
225 Penn ave-, 3-story brick, o RS
11OS 10th st, 3-story brick, 8 rs...... 65 90
1905 I st, 3-story brick, o RS. ......" 35 90
1927 Il st, 3-story brick, 9rs.......... 30 90
1914 Wylie St. II o, 2-story brick, 9 rs Id 90
1916 Wylie st. n 6, 2.story brick, 3 rs Id 20
6'r cottages on Columbia Heights.... 1S 90
FURNISHED.
1893 Corcoran st, 3-story brick, o rs. S55 90
1887 II st. cor. 16th, story, double
house, 10 orS....,................. lou OU
NJ. NJ. PARKER, 141S st.
E,OR 412 22D ST. N. w.,.s
IL rooms, nearly new; SO per month In
advance; references required. Address next
door.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-18
PERSONAL.

COMETIIING COOL, DRESSY AND SERVICE
- able for summer; our genuine English
serge suits only S11; all colors guaranteed
STRASBURGER & SON,
Manufacturing Clothiers and Tailors,
ITO II at n w
The Washington critic., 1888-06-18
rrEm-. DON'T RuN YOuR sTOMACHs.

BeSSsDVN'i H'iH lVoA A'iVnAOn''
Bulletin No. 49, Division OF Chemistry OF
Agriculture, makes some startling revelations
as to the mpurity of beers sold here, In tho
manufacture of which salicylio acid, bioar-
Donate Of soda, sulphite, and other poisonous
enumerated are the Milwaukee, wis; Alex
andrla, Va; st. Louis, Mo-; philadelphia, Pa,
and Washington, ID. O., while tho same pub
llcation gives the Cincinnati Beer q clean bill
as to purity. This Is a statement OF facts
made from the official publication of the De-
partment the highest authority. In the coun-
try. Physicians Of hospitals and others can
obtain an analysis Of the Cincinnati Beer by
r. II. FINLEY,
1905 d st. n. W.
Sole Agent for the d. O. OF Chris. Moerlln's
Cincinnati Beer, The Queen Of Beers.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-18

w Rice's steam Cleaning Works, 400
Maine ave 8 ", cleans carpets, renovates
feathers, steams mattresses and remakes them;
also, furniture steamed In the beat manner
and Ut lowest prices.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-13
Ancient Footwear.

Polrcrates aflirms. says the Shoe and
Leather Reporter, that the Grccian
women possessed twenty-five different
kinds offoot-gear, which may be classed
as those which cover all the foot up TO
the ankle and those which are simply
sole tied on the top of the foot with
wide ribbons or straps. The latter
are subdiyided into two kinds. The
''rhadies" and the "eumanides," as
their names signify (easy), were slip
pers which the women wore only in
their apartments OF when visiting init
mate friends. In the latter case a
slave carried a box containing their
regular sandals. The boxes were
sometimes ornamented in gold and
jewels. The ''rhadies" were very pill
able and were easily rolled up. They
were made of cloth, embroidered in
various colOrs, like our modern slip
pers. Plato and Pherecrates make
frequent mention of this elegant foot
wear. The "eumanides' was strange
invention, and was made of either
cloth or the skin of stag. Second
class, or ''crepides," were intended for
walking on the public streets. and
held so solidly to the foot rs to almost
entirely cover it. Another species of
shoes was often furnished with four
cork soles about finger thick, and
glued one to the other.
The ''peribarides" were also used.
The shoes were in the shape of a boat,
and gracefully fastened around the
leg by wide ribbons. These could
only be worn by noble and by free
women.
The aristocratic women and the
courtesans enveloped their feet in
foot-covering of white cloth, lightly
and gracefully made, called .'persi-
ques." ''Bancide'' was kind of orna-
mented slipper made of saffron cloth;
its name was given to dance called
"baucisme"
The ''nomphides" were light and of
white cloth; they were worn only by
afianced girls until marriage, or a
short time after.
The "nosides" were low, open slip
pers, with thin, soft soles; they were
worn by old women and invalids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-13
Odd Facts About Buildings.

'tWhat is building, anyhow"
A New York Mail and Express reporter
was securing some facts about insurance,
and was surprised to find that q fishing
scow comes under that heading, while a
shanty does not always.
THAT depends upon circumstances. I'm
der the rules governing insurance COM
panies building is described briefly as
follows:
"a building or House is an edifice erect
ed by art, composed Of stone, brick, wood,
or other proper substance, fixed upon or
over the soil, and designed for use in the
position in which it is fixed
GA policy upon a building simply,
without qualifications, will cover only the
buildings as therein described. But the
insurance will not include the contents
nor extend the occupancy of the premises
beyond that described in the policy
eff the word building be qualified by
additional words, as 'sawmiu buildings,
it would then include everything appur-
tenant and necessaryto fit it for occupancy
as sawmin and carry with it the right to
be used for such purposes.
'sFishing scows are buildings when it is
proved that they are used and occupied
during the fishing season as dwellings and
places of business, and after the fishing
season as residences on land.
ga shanty is not building when used
for storing TOOLS but not used for work
shop.
.'Where the several stories of building
were owned by separate parties it was held
that such owners are owners of distinct
buildings, the one situated over the others,
and the owner of the upper story must
keep the roof in repair at his own expense;
and he cannot recover from the owners of
the stories below any portion of such ex-
pense. although the repairs were to pro-
tect the property of such owners
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-13
Lord taketh away" and there you are.

Lord taketh away" and there you are.
-Ne10 Orleans Picaypne.
Poets wife-Now, children, run
around and play. Make all the noise
you can, because your father is writ
ing new poem in the next room.
Eldest child-Shall we holler with all
our might? "Yes. dear. If YOU make
enough racket he won't be able to get
a clear idea Of any sort in his head
and his poem will be incomprehensi-
bic. That's the kind that sells nova
days, and we need money to pay the
rent. n-Philddelphia Record.
Mrs. Duquesne-I suppose you sing
or play? Miss Newcomer-O, no, I'm
not at all musical. Mrs. Duquesne-
You recite probably? Miss Newcomer
%. no indeed! Mrs. Duquesne-
Well, then, I suppose you paint
plaques? Miss Newcomer-Me paint
l couldn't paint fence. Mrs. Du-
quene (eagerly)-O, you dear girl,
how lovely! You must promise to
come to every one of my receptions.
You'll be such sensati Pittsburq
BQiLetin
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-13
Boer Courtships.

From the ''Story of an African
FARM we quote the following sketch
of courtships among the Beers of
Africa.
One of the forms of Boer courtship is
an ''up-sitting," or all-night vigil by
the lovers.
aunt" said the young man, ex-
plosivelv, ''can we sit up tonight!
Tant' Sannie hung her head and half
closed her eyes; but, finding that her
little wiles were thrown away, the
young man staring tixedly at his hat,
She simpered ..yes," and went away to
fetch the candles.
Taut' Sannie took two candles out
of the cupboard and held them up
triumphantly, winking all around the
room.
"He's asked for Them" she said.
Does he want them for his horses's
rubbed back?" asked Gregory, new to
up-country life.
ssNo," said Tant Sannie, indignant
~, 'swe're going to sit up!" and she
walked off in triumph with the candles.
won't you put your feet on my
stove?" said Tant' Sannie.
"No. thank you aunt" said the
Young man, and both lapsed into
silence.
At last Tant' Sannie, afraid of going
to sleep, tapped a strong cup of coffee
for herself and handed another to her
lover. This visibly revived both.
''How long were you married.
cousin?n
''Ten months, aunt"
How old was your baby?"
.'Three days when it died.
'sIt's very hard when we must
give our husbands and wives to the
Lord" said Tant' Sannie
''She was such a good wife, aunt;
I've known her to break churn-stick
over maids head for only letting
dust come on a milk cloth"
Tant' Sannie felta twinge of jealousy.
She had never broken churn-stick or
q maid S head.
Il hope your wife made a good end.
Did she leave any messages?" asked
Tant' Sannie.
No; but the night before she died I
was lying at the foot of the bed; felt
her foot kick me.
"'Piet, she said.
"'Annie, my heart said /.
My little baby that died yesterday
has been here and stood over the
wagon-box,' she said.
"'What did it say?' / asked
alt said that if / died you must
marry fat woman
81 will, l said, and went to sleep
again"
That was a vision from the Re-
deemer," said Tant Sannie.
The young man nodded his head
mournfully
Il suppose that's why you came to
me-" said Tant' Sannie.
YES aunt, and pa said that ought
to get married before shearing time
1t is bad if there is no one to see after
things then, and the maids waste such
lot of fat"
The next morning at dawn, as EN-
passed through Tant' Sannie' bedroom.
she found the Boer woman pulling off
her boots preparatory to climbing into
bed.
Where is Piet Wander Waet?"
''Just gone" said Tant' Sannie, land
I'm going to marry him this day four
weeks. l am dead sleepy" she added;
'.thc stupid thing doesn't know how to
/ talk love-talk at ALL" and she climbed
| into the fonr-poster. clothes and all,
! and drew the quilt up to her chin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-13

A New England woman with brains,
who had a little money, but not enough,
hit upon a novel and successful scheme
for making more. At a small price
she bought very old house that was
in disuse. She restored the old house,
carefully preserving the original style,
laid out the grounds suitably and at
tractively, and advertised the place for
sale. She made handsomely by the
transaction and repeated it. After she
had sold her third house she had mon
CT ennngh and retired from business
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1888-12-13
Even More Impressive.

s'How long have you had that clock,
Jenkins?" asked one of the regulars
at the grocery store.
"About twenty-five years"
''By George, clock is a wonderful
piece of mechanism, isn't it. 1t al
most takes my breath away when /
stop to think of its tireless tick-tick-
tick. running. on year in and year
OUT
"Yes," replied the grocer. but
there is one thing that affects me still
more"
"What is that?"
THE tireless tick-tick-tick that
you've been running here ever since
this store opened. ''-Merchant IraUeIer.