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The Washington critic., 1888-09-14

Of the sufferers in Florida, but if he did
not send in such check he is too honor
able man to allow the contrary i'm
preston to so abroad. It is perfectly
right and proper that he should perform
the act of Philanthropy attributed to
him. but it would be very wrong and inn
proper for HIM to permit the existence
Of any doubt on the subject.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-14
WASHINGTON, sEpTEMBER14, 1888.
mNO OUORUMn ~


1t seems very strange, IL not incompre-
hensibe, to one not familiar with the
emharrassfnents of the situation, 10 be
told that two such little words as mo
quorum" can effectually block the
wheels of legislation in the Congress of
the United States Yet such is the la
mentable fact.
1t only requires the use Of these two
too potent words-these eight simple
lctters-to kill off any measure, however
mcritorious.
Hence, as IL appears TO be next to inn
possible to get quorum of the House
together at this advanced stage of the
session, it is not at all likely that much
more will be done excepting to pass the
appropriation bills.
There are Members, however, who de-
plore this state of affairs and would
remedy it if possible.
Mr.. Sowden, of Pennsylvania, is one
of these and yesterday while the House
was operating under call, he offered
the following resolution
That all leaves of absence be, and the same
are hereby revoked, except those for sickness,
or sickness In the absentee's family, and the
Sergeant-at-Arms is hereby instructed to notify
by telegram all absentees of the action of the
House on this subject, requiring them to return
forthwith, as well as those who are absent with
out leave so That the public business may no
longer be mpeded by reason of their absence
and the lack Of a quorum.
A similar resolution was offered several
weeks ago by Mr.. Payson of Illinois and
adopted by good majority, but two days
afterward, as if no such encouraging
step had ever been taken, the House pro-
ceeded to grant leaves of absence to
Members for reasons in many cases no
other than political. This showed pretty
clearly that the attempted rally of the
House to sense Of its duty was only spas
modic. 1t was a squirt at reform that
read well in the papers, but it was only a
squirt. ,1AIai
So now, judging from the discussion
had of Mr.. Sowden's resolution yester-
day, nothing more than another spasm is
to be expected. 1t is about as clear as
anything can be that further legislation,
so far as the House is concerned, is at an
end, and all that remains to be done is
for the Senate to give the word and the
resolution of adjournment will be passed
in hurry.
A number of very important bills af-
fecting the welfare and prosperity of the
country are now on the calendar, having
been favorably reported from their re-
spective committees, and their consiuer-
alton and passage are prevented solely
by the lack of quorum.
The Centennial bill ought to be passed
at this session, and if the Members who
are now lettering at the seaside or at
home fixing up their fences or junketing
about the country on private business OIL
pleasure, were here attending to the pub.
lie business, not only this bill, but nu'
merous other meritorious measures
would soon be waiting the PRESIDENT
sig nature.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-14

In some unaccountablc manner the
name of ex-senator Fair crept into the
Critics Senate report yesterday. The
statement that he was making Il speech
in the Senate on the Chinese Restriction
bill probably surprised his many friends
in this city who are aware that his term
expired with the last session. The gen
tleman who did make q speech, defend
ing IN vigorous manner the Chinese
Restriction BILL was the able and dis
tinguished Senator from Nevada, Mr..
Jones
The Washington critic., 1888-09-14
VIII be Bnck Presently.

Mrs. Hendricks was making an afternoon
call on Mrs. Hobson, when Mr. Hobson opened
the front gate and strobe down the street.
"What very fine looking man yourhus-
band is, Mrs. Hobson," said Mrs. Hendricks;
$50 erect and soldier!y In his bearing"
''Yes" returned Mrs. Hobson, not without
pride, 'Hobson carries himself we'll. He was
educated In military school, you know"
'Is he going away2"
"Only. to the grocor's for a codfsh."-
TEpoch.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-14
A Free Pass Kicks Back.

We appreciate all couitesies extended us by
the Central railway authorities, but we don't
think they ought to make us get off at stations
and help grease the engine and throw on wood
and look for tramps under trucks and help the
baggageman with the trunks. We will lose all
our dignity II the thing Keeps on. They don't
make the other editors do 1t, and we fail to see
why we should-[Smithvllle Ga, News.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-14

Some Of our Republican contempo-
raries are giving 1t out for campaign
purposes that the unknown Individual
who contributed $4,000 to the yellow
fever fund In New York the other day
was none ether than Levi p Morton,
the Republican candidate for Vice Prcsi-
dent. We shall soon know whether this
is SO or not, for we cannot believe that
Mr. Morton would consent for moment
90 he credited with gift that was not
his, even 10 advance his own political
interests lie is rich and very gener-
Gus man, and it would be Just like him
70 send in ST., 900 check for the relief
The Washington critic., 1888-09-14

Tho always accurate New York Sun
Of to-day says that Mr.. Andrew Car
negie's income is sos second. This, by
ordinary arithmetical calculation, gives
an annual income of $4,000, 100000.
Andy is pretty well hecled, isn't he ? or
the always accurate Sun isn't always
accurate.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-14
Thn diocese of Maryland.

According TO the statistics in the journal
just published of the 105th annual convention
of the Protestant Episcopal Diocese Of Mary
land, which includes the District OF Columbia,
there are in the Diocese III clergy, including
the bishop, 127 parishes or congregations,
20, 125 communicates and lS, 100 Sunday-school
teachers and scholars. Contributions last
year were $43S, ,675.23
The Washington critic., 1888-09-14
APermanent Discnyery.

"And so,n said he bitterly, when he realized
that she had rejected him, "and so you have
been flirting heartlessly with me all the while.
Well, thank heavenGT have found you out at
last !"
''Yes," she replied, ''you have and what is
more, | think you will always find me out
hereafter when you call."--[Somerville Jour
al
The Washington critic., 1888-09-14

THE New York Sun refers to Chair
man Cal. Bricc as "a rainbow chaser "
This Is damp shame.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-14
LEGAL.
TIN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
i OF COLUMBIA.

The 10Th day of September, 1858.
Mary NJ. A. Gibson
VS.. No. 112d0 Docket %.
Horatio G. Schissler.
on motion of the plaintiff. by Mr.. f. p. B.
me- 'dent Uoratio a schissler causa HE on.
earance to be entered herein on or before the
first rule-day occurring forty days after this
day; otherwise the cause will be proceeded with
as In case Of default
The object of this suit is to secure perfect
title to lot 3 In VIM. M. and w. w. Corcoran's
subdivision of parts of tract now called Wash
ington Heights, in the District aforesaid.
Provided copy of this order be published
once week for three consecutive weeks prior
to said rule-day In the Washington Law Re-
porter and The DAILY Critic.
by the Court: W. IS. cox, Justice, &C.
True copy. Test X. j. MEIGS, Clerk, &c.
BY NJ. A. Clancy, Asst Clerk.
se14, ,1aw.3t
The Washington critic., 1888-09-14
CHILLY

September mornings a n d
evenings admonish you that
Overcoat days are at hands
The vast "piles" and "heaps"
that we've put on display ad-
monish us to call your atten-
ton to the fact. We never
had a line so complete. We
never had them at prices so
low. In making up our Fal4
Stock we've gone another
notch above our standard of
quality and makeup, and to-
day we announce the largest
and most complete stock of
Fall and Winter Clothing ever
shown in Washington.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-14

Mr.. Harrison announces himself in
favor of Civil Service Reform. If he is
elected the reform will be perccptiblc in
changing all Democratic ofliceholders off
for Republican ones.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-14

A COMET HAS BEEN discovered which
is coming toward the earth at the rate
of three million miles per day. We
can't quarantine against comet, either.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-14

Always lool, on the bright side Of things"
said the cook to the lady Of the house when che
turned pan over and found half inch Of
grease and dust on IL.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-14
CR1rIoULAR.


A riding habit-Taking the street cars in
stead Of walking.
The end OF a stock company-Divld-eud
1t makes man hopping mad to step on a
hot stove.lid.
Always look on the bright side Of things"
said the cook to the lady OF the house when che
turned pan over and found half inch Of
grease and dust on it.
There are no flies on chunk Of ice.
There have been no warlike demonstrations
in the Senate for as much as a day and half
"Free whisky" sells at IS cents drink,
Just like any other kind.
The Mugwumps Of New York will try to
circumvent the ''hilish designs" OF the saloon
men Of that State.
In Newspaperdom;
Stranger from the country approaching a
desk. Are you the editorP
Sporting Ed, I'm one Of him, What can 1
do for your
Stranger; want to take newspaper and
want weekly with well-selected Sunday
reading IN 1t.
Sporting Ed; Our weekly edition is just
what you want.
Strangers Has it the best quality Of Sunday
readingY
-. a.. a 4
plenty of it. There's three columns Of base
ball stuff, two of horse-races, and six Of all
other kinds Of sports, with the latest and
freshest on prise-nghts and current gossip.
Sunday reading Well l should smile, three
out Of five, and no takers Only one dollar q
year in advance, and the Sporting Editor
stuck out his paw, but the visitor had tlisap-
peared.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-14
NOTES AND GOSSIP.

THE NEW YORK TINES will never get
over the Hill
The Washington critic., 1888-09-14

There are no flies on a chunk of ice.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-14

There have been no warlike demonstrations
in the Senate for as much as day and half.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-14

1t makes man hopping mad to step on Q
hot stove-lid.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-14

The Mugwumps of New York will try to
circumvent the ''hillish designs" OF the saloon
men Of that State.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-14

Gree whlsly' sells at IS cents drink
Just like any other kind.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-14

A riding habit-Taking the street cars in
stead of walking.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-14

Tho end Of a stock compnnv-plvld.epd.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-10

convey the treasure secretly TO him be would
knew, find me handsome account in biz
settlement Of this affair. But it was impos-
sihle to strike out plan. must wait, anu
attend the course OF events.
was resolved at all hazards to stick to the
schooner: and, with view OF providing
against the curiosity Of rumnaging of auy
persons who should come aboard, fell to the
following work after getting my breakfast.
l hung lanterns in the run and Eatchways
and cabin To enable me to pass easily to ana
fro; then cmpted one Of the chests in my
cabin. and carried IL TO where the treasure
was The chest | filed nearly three parts
full with money, iewelry, etc, which sank
the contents of the other chests 10 the depth
! wanted. then fetched a quantity Of small
arms, s,ich as pistols and hangers and cut
lasses, and filled up the chests with them,
first placing a thickness of canvas over the
money and jewelry, that no glitter might
show through. To improve the deception |
brought another chest to the run, and wholly
filled it with cutasses, powder horns, pistols
and the like. and so fixed il that II must he
the first TO come to hand. My cunning
amounted TO this: that suppose the run to be
rummaged. the contents of the first chest
were sure to be turned ont, but, on the other
chests being opened, and what they appeared
to contain observed, it was as likely as not
that the ruminogers would be satisfied that
they were arms chests, and quit meddling
with them.
The wind at dawn had weakened and come
into the west There was Il strong swell
indeed there always is in this ocean-but the
seas ran small The sky looked like marble,
with its broad spreadings of high white
clouds and the veins Of blue sky between. |
wished 70 make all the northing that was
possible, but there was nothing TO be done in
that way with the spritsail alone. Had not the
caretan been frozen should have tried TO get
the mainsail upon the ship, but without the
aid of machinery ] was helpless. So, with
helm amidshps, the schooner drove Ian
guidly along with her head due east, lifting
as ponderously as a lineof-battle ship to the
floating launches of the high swell, and the
albatross hung as steadfastly in the wake Of
my lonely ocean path as though it had been
some messenger sent by God TO watch me
into safety.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-06-10


"'SpIain the business 70 him, SIR sa,d n.
captain. filing his pannikin. his na,o..
Billy Bit"
did so; and when told him that Va,
ington Cromwell hal offered he ins,an..
said: "All right, massa III IT, ob yah
This Was exactly what wantrI. and ~,
there been third negro I'd have pref.rr,,'
him TO the white man.
"But how are YOU going to navigate H.,
craft home with three mem said the mo,
Bill 10 rue.
"Therell be four-we shall do. The feue,
the more dollars. hey. wilkinson
He grinned, and Cromwell broke Ind.
ventral laugh
They seemed very well satisfied. AMI -.
was /.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1888-02-22
John chinaman as n Barber.


"Now come and get shaved by my
Chinese barber" said my friend, and a
few minutes later we entered the ton
serial palace OF See Chung, at % Mott
street.
This, to the unlnltlated, Is even a more
novel experience than to dine at Chi
nese restaurant, doubt II there Is any
barber in Boston who would understand
how to use such an assortment OF razors
as See Chung keeps on hand.
First, the Chinese barber fathers the
face OF his customer with tooth brush,
and then he goes at the beard with a
broad short-bladed razor, set in its handle
like an ax.
After scrap,ng away with this instru-
ment for awhile, he changes 1t for a
much narrower and lighter blade, until,
when he comes to shave the nose and
the inside OF the ears, he uses a thin
flexible bit of finely tempered steel,
which is only about as broad as tooth
pick.
will confess that 1t makes novice
little bit nervous to have this glitter
ing little piece OF keen steel 20 waggl ng
about the delicate tissues and fibres Of
the ears and nasal organ, but IL you did
not Sue 1t, you would never know that
It was being used upon you. so light is
the touch of the artist who is manipulate
ing it, Boston Herald.
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TOO BIG FOR HIS COUNTRY.
A SAMPLE OF THE KIND OF MEN FREE
TRADERS ARE.

From Congressman McKinley's Speech at Lin
coin Dinner. New York Feb Ill
Again the agitation comes from the
scholars, so.caIled, and the poets, from
whom we gladly take our poetry, but
whose political economy we must de-
cline to receive from the dilettanti and
the diplomat, the men of fixed incomes,
who have no Investments except in bonds
and mortgages, who want everything
easy to secure but coin, who prefer the
customs and civilizations of other coun-
tries to our own, and who find nothing
so wholesome as that which is imported,
whether manners or Merchandise, and
want no distractions in the shape of
tariff placed upon the free use of both.
A college bred American who had
travelled much in Europe, whose inherit
ed wealth had enabled him to crafty
every wish of his heart, said to me few
years ago, with sort of listless salts
faction, THAT he had outgrown his
country What q confession Out
grown his country Outgrown Americal
Think Of it, / felt at the time that it
would have been truer had he said that
his country had outgrown him, but he
was in no condition of mind to have
appreciated SO patent a fact. He had
had no connection with the progressive
spirit of the country. He had contrib
uted nothing to its present proud posi-
ton, or to the uplifting and welfare of
his fellows he had no part in the march
of the Republic. The busy, pushing
American lad of humble origin, educat-
ed at the public schools, had swept by
him, as effort and energy always lead
and leave the laggard behind. His in
heritance was not invested in productive
enterprises, nor was his heart located
where it sympathized with the aspira-
tions of the people with whom he was
born and reared. His country had got
so far ahead of him that he was positive
ly lonesome, out of line and in the rear
of the grand procession. lie was free
trader, for he told me so. and complain
bitterly Of the tariff as burden upon
the progressive men OF the country, and
that it severely handicapped him. When
pushed him to particularize the tram
mels which the tariff imposed upon him,
as one of our sixty millions Of people,
he raised his band, which had never
been soiled by lnbor, nor touched by
honest toll, tightly encased in French
kid, and said, "These gloves come enor-
mously high here, sir, by reason of the
tariff the duty is actually added to their
cash value, which falls heavily upon us
consumers. What answer could
make to such an indictment? How
could repel such blow at our great
industrial system Discussion would
have been idle. / could only regard
him in speechless silence, and gaze upon
him with feeling mixed with curiosity,
pity and contempt.
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Ready for the strife Of another
season. Listen to our story about
White Goods and Embroideries.
What does our kind ofWhite Goods
consist Of? LonsdaIe Lambrics,
l2ae., Pride Of the West Muslin,
l5c., Plaid Muslin and Lambrics,
immense line, from Sc. yd. up, Lord
P. KS, will not wash out, 25c. to
Soc. yd., Lace Stripes, Leno Plaids,
English and French NainsooSs for
Infants wear, India Linens, &C., dc.
Our Embroideries consist of an
immense line, fthe largest we ever
had from lie. I'd. to $3.50 yd.,
wide houncings from 75c. up, a
beautiful line of edgings at 5, 6, =
g, 8, 10, II, IA and Is cents, all
new patterns, also P. X. Embroid-
cry to match the cords, Colored EN-
broidery for Bingham, &c, Tor
chon I4aces, Medici Laces, Swiss
Trimming, &C., &c. The stock will
be found complete and full. We
would deem it a pleasure to show
You this line of goods, even if you
are not ready 10 buy Just now, know
ing it would make such an impress
sion on your mind, that when you
are ready. to purchase, you would
not forget US.
A new Corset for your inspection.
A Tailor cut and made Corset. If
you want good fitting Dresses these
are the Corsets you want to buy, we
have them in three qualities. Best
sateen Drill at ST., French Coutil,
$l.25, Finest sateen, sl.65. This
last corset is a better corset than can
often be bought in the city for 50.
Also full line of the cheaper Corsets
at SIC, SOC. and up. Your patron
age is solicited,
S. A. FINGER, ACT.
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DIR. McGlynn and Henry George are
entirely at the outs, and we are now to
have two Anti Poverty Societies instead
of one. George being Free Trader,
proposed to turn bis following over to
Cleveland, while McGlynp, who cares
little about the tariff and nothing for
Cleveland. favors straight Labor nomi-
nation for President In the split which
has now come it is probable that by far
the larger sEare of the United Labor
party win go with McGlynn. The labor
ing men, of which the organization is
composed, can not be so blind as not to
see that Georges Free trade tendencies
will only lead to their ruin.
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Dan 6Orn' S.
JANUARY 25, 1888.
RIGHT TO THE POINT.

RIGHT TO THE POINT.
An extended rigmarole in itself
creates doubt, disbelief, does it not?
We are simply and sensibly doing
as all prudent merchants do at this
season. Rather than pack away or
take the chances of changing styles,
offer the balance Of all Winter goods,
Dress Fabrics, Goats, Wraps, Blank
cts, Flannels, Yarns, &C., at prices
that will induce those yet in need to
purchase as a matter Of economy and
a prudent investment.
We've too many silk finish velve-
teens, we will give you the SOC.
grades at 37Ic., the 75c. grade at 80
elegant finished goods. A choice
brand of 95c. Silk Velvet all shades
at 75c. to close. Do you remember
the Rich Striped Silk Velyets beau
tiful effects, all colors at $1.25 to
$3.50; we've some choice ends now
left at 75c. and Soc. A piece or two
even less, say Coo.
The balance of our Holiday Nov
elites (most all usefuD, as you
saw them marked four weeks ago,
you can now deduct one fourth, yes
on some one-third the price an1
take them home rejoicing.
Twelve long days stock taking,
what's that mean?' Why do We do
it? LIST, its to ascertain if by good
or bad management we've made or
lost money in our Business.
Our well wishers will rejoice to
know that we've made at least a
good living. Stock taking means a
general inspection and re-adjusting
of prices which by the way now
days are down, down. We have
just thrown on our bargain table a
hundred or more desirable ends sur
prisingly cheap.
NEW GooDsi NEW GOODS
Best Standard Makes.
$4,000 worth Of Muslins, Prints,
Dress Ginghams, Sateens, Embroid-
cries have been in our storage room
awaiting stock taking, these goods
were secured before slight advance
which has taken place. Patrons
can now be abnndantly supplied for
their Summer sewing with choice
new goods without fear of having to
pay higher prices. Well cut the
matter short and keep to the cardi-
nal points.
VAN HORN BROS,
81 AND 10 N. UNION ST.,
AND oHURCH ST.
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President Cleveland made such mess
Of it from political point of view dur
ing the last session of Congress in We
toiug pension bills, that his supporters
in the Honse have concluded to relieve
him from further responsibility and
further mistakes this Winter by having
the COMMITTEES on Invalid Pensions fail
to report any private pensions bills al
all. This is cowardly programme, but
it is entirely characteristic.
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in this country that can stand before it.
About seventy pounds make bushel.
A. H M , Moroni, Utah.
This issue Of The Farm and Garden
will reach many new readers, and we
commend this article to their attention.
It's written by thorough farmer, who
gives something we have great difficulty
in obtaining, viz A complete answer TO
every question which may arise, and full
advice as to the steps. to be taken at all
stages of cultivation. Ii any more of our
readers have ideas we would like to hear
from them
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MARRIAGES.

WARNER YLoR-In Lambertvile, Feb. %
by Rev. W. w. Bullock. Mr.. Jonathan Warner
and Miss Harriet E. Naylor, both of Bucks Co.
Pa.
OPDYKE-CARKHUFF Feb. 0, at the NJ. F.
Parsonage, Quakertown. by Rev. Charles L
Walton, John w. opdycke, of Pitistown, ant
Carrie l.. Carkhuff of Milford
DANSER-SUT Pennington, by Geo
S. Mott ID. D., February ID. 1883, Howard W
Danser, of Trenton N. j., and Madeira Sutphin
daughter of MIR, Jacob G. Sutpbin, OF Pennington
TPENeE-HuNT.--At the residence of the
brides mother, near stockton, by the Rev. A
Caldwell Feb 10, 1885, Elmer a. Hartpence and
Anna S. Hunt, both Of stockton.
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The Postmaster,

Winchester, Mass, says: am personally
acquainted with Mr.. aud Mrs. Carleton.
and was astonished at the remarkable ef-
fects of your Sulphur Bitters in curing
their son, and its large sale Is undoubted-
ly due to the fact that 1t is an honest
medicine. know of many others who
have been cured by its use, and do not
think too much can be said in its praise
Yours truly,
GRo. p. Brown, r. NJ.