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The Washington critic., 1888-03-14
WASHINGTON, MARCH IA, 1sss.
ANOTHER CAMPAIGN SCHEME

The passage Of Mr.. Hales Civil
Service reform resolution yesterday
indicates that the machinery of the
Republican campaign this year is to
he augmented by board of seven
Senators, charged with the special
duty of making all the capital possible
out of the reform record of the present
Administration.
Mr.. Cockrell's amendment sug-
gesting that the proposed investiga-
ton be made to cover the records of
preceding Administrations for several
years past, or ut least, as far back as
the celebrated civil-service order
promulgated by Mr.. Hayes was, of
course, rejected. Such n proceeding
would wholly defeat the object and
impair the effectiveness of such an
investigation as the Senator from
Maine contemplates.
Whether Mr.. Hayes and Mr.. Arthur
lived up to the sublime ideas of civil
service reform is not an issue in this
contest. Their. administrations have
been relegated to the irrevocable past,
with all that was good, bad or indif-
ferent in them.
1t is Mr.. Cleveland's administration
which is on trial before the country
just now, and against which the seven
Senators will be instructed to find an
indictment if they can.
We do not believe that much can be
made out of it, or that the time de-
voted to the investigation will be
profitably spent, for it is quite evi-
dent that whether the President is or
is not an ideal reformer he comes near
enough to it to retain the allegiance of
the Mugwump contingent, and is far
enough from it to hold the call on the
rank and file of the Democratic party.
Whatever the Senatorial board of
examination may succeed in develop
ing as to the consistency of Mr.. Cleve-
lands pledges with his practices, ii
isn't likely to materially change the
situation, excepting that the less loyal
they find him to have been to the
Wall-eyed Goddess of Civil Surface Re
form--and it is proof of his disloyalty
that Mr.. Hale is after-the more will il
commend him to the support of the
Democratic politicians who still ad.
here to the venerable and inextin
guishable doctrine that the spoils arc
the rightful property of the victors.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-14
NOTES AND GOSSIP.

WnKIE COLLINS is a sufferer from the
gout.
SENATOR FARwELL of Illinois has an in
come of 500 day.
THE GOVERNOR of Massachusetts has APP
pointed April as fast day.
hN 5000 PER ANNuM COOK is one of the
fixtures of the present Vanderbilt estab.
lishment.
An ELEPHANT in procession at recent
Hindoo cremation wore a silver collar
worth $4,000.
THE AMERICAN SYSTEM of fire depart
ment alarms is to be introduced into the
Mexican capital.
RUSSELL SAGE EXPLAINS that he keeps on
dealing in stocks because he doesn't know
what to do with himself.
A COMMITTEE of the Philadelphia Coun-
ellis recommends All appropriation of $780,
900 for the purchase of new fire engines.
BJoRNsTJERNE BJoRNsoN has been or
ganizing a crusade against the Mormon
emissaries in the Scandinavian Peninsula.
SOME OF THE PAPERS have President
Cleveland billed for fishing trip to West
Virginia in May next with ex-senator
Davis.
CLARA LOUISE KELLOGG goes on the road
next season with an opera company of
sixty-fye people, managed by Carl
| Strakosh.
SARAH BERNHARDT cut her hair close,
saying that it was less trouble to care for
| wigs than to attend to q natural head
covering.
The FAVORED INHABITANTs of Dakota
are exhibiting peach blossoms as har-
bingers of spring and congratulating
| themselves that the blizzard season is
over.
THE FIRST w. c. I. U. in Mexico has
been formed in the City of Mexico, with
Mrs. e. c. Taber as president The Span
| ish language will be used IN conducting
| the work.
THE MEADvILLE Tribune calls for SEN
ator Quay as chairman of the Republican
National Committee. That would stop
most Of the temfoolery that prevailed at
the party headquarters in 1SS4.-[ Phila-
delphia Times.
Oh, gas may escape and gas may burst,
And vanish in noise and flame,
But the meters hand, in its quiet way,
Goes travelling onward day by day,
And "gets there all the same
-[Bath (Eng.) News.
THE LATEST and greatest musical prod
ICY is little lone Mathis, daughter OF
parents residing in Oxford, Ala. She is
only three years and half old, yet has
composed a piece of music, entitled
"Ione's First Thoughts which the crit
les pronounce wonderful.
The NEW ORLEANS Times Democrat fa-
vors the bill of Congressman Thomas ol
Illinois, to prohibit the unauthorized use
of women's pictures for advertisements
1t says "There is something truly re-
freshIng In the thought that one of the
most Objectionable and unwarranted OF
modern public nuisances is in fair way
to be abated by Congressional action"
STEAK LA VENIsoN.-T a piece OF
rump steak three-fourths OF an inch thick
trim it neatly and beat with the outlet
bat; sprinkle with pepper, dip in oil and
broil over clear fire; turn after 1t has
been on the fire minute or two, and keeI
turning often till done; eight or ten min
utes will be sufficient time; sprinkle with
salt, and serve with piece of maitrt
d'hotel butter placed over or under th,
steak, with fried potatoes around it.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-14

THE RELIEF FUND FOR the poor is
nearly exhausted and demands upon
the Police Department for assistance
have been more urgent the last few
days than at any time during the win
ter. The men on the force take care
ful note of all deserving cases, and are
prompt in the distribution of fuel,
provisions and clothing wherever
needed. But they must have some
thing to distribute. They are short of
resources, and it is hoped that liberal
contributions will continue to be made
by all charitably disposed citizens.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-14

SoUTH CAROLINA REPUBLICANS are
solid for Sherman, and they say he is
willing to have John S. Wise of Vir-
gina or II. Clay Warmoth of Louisi-
ana to play second fiddle. Mr.. 5. is
probably not so particular about No.
. as about No. in this connection.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-14

Ex-CoNGREssMAN FRANK HURD is
pleased with the Mills revenue bill,
and in mentioning this circumstance
all the high tariff papers take par
ticular pains to remark that Mr..
Hurd Is q free-trader.
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A Russian Nobleman Coming

Mr.. William \. Parsons of Washing
ton, formerly of Richmond, has sold
large James River estate to a Russian
nobleman. The price paid was S25000,
and is satisfactory both to the seller and
man is withheld, but he intends making
his home at the estate portion of every
year, and will no doubt induce other sub
iects of the great Car to make their
homes on the beautiful James. III Rich
mOnd State.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-14

WITH THE Mills BILL, the internal
revenue repeal bill and the Randall
bill, all in stock, the Democratic Ma
tional Convention at st. Louis will
suffer no lack of material for tariff
plank,
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JNo. JOY EDISON, Secretary.
A1aNOTICE.

EAaEa
All stockholders and subscribers to stock of
the "GlymOnt Steamboat Company OF the Dis
trict of Columbia" are hereby notified that
there will be meeting of the stockholders
and subscribers TO stock of the above named
company held at No. GIT Louisiana avenue,
between Sixth and Seventh streets northwest,
In Washington, ID. O., on the 10th day of
March, A. d. 1888, for the purpose OF collect.
ing and receiving the unpaid installment of
40 per cent. on said stock ordered by the
%, 1887, being the second or final assess
ment.
All subscribers are therefore hereby notified
10 pay said assessment 10 the proper officer of
said company on or before the date above
named, under the penalty of f0rtelting the
shares OF stock subscribed for and all preVI.
Gus payments made thereon"
D. 7. THOMPSON Secretary.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-14

value cta Importance Of their local
press and home institutions. We had
all the news that was obtainable along
the line Of the storm and the great
metropolitan journals could have had
no more
The Washington critic., 1888-03-14

DISPATCHES FROM Dakota this morn
ing announce that the trees are bud
ding, the grass is greening and the
birds are singing in the bright sunny
land. If Congress is going to insist
npon March as Inauguration day,
would it not be at least advisable to
transfer the scene of operations TO
Dakota 2
The Washington critic., 1888-03-14

THE FIRST THROUGH dispatch from
New York since the beginning of the
big blizzard was published in the col
umns of THE CRITIC yesterday after
noon. 1t came through the United
Press and was full of interesting items
relative to the storm in the metropolis
TO very many people in Washington
it was like news from long-lost
friend.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-14
PROPOSALS.
DROPOSALs ron SUPPLIES FOR THE
i POSTOFFICE DEPARTMENT. AND |
POSTAL SERVICE.
posrorrIcE DErAnrNrNr.


WASHINGTON, ID. O., March g. 1888.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
this Department until SATURDAY, the 7th
of April, 1883, at 10 O'Clock noon, for fur
nlshing wrapping paper, wrapping paper for
facing slips, twine, letter scales postmarklng
and rating stamps, rubber stamps, canceling
Ink, pads. paper, envelopes, rubber goods
pens, pen.holders, pencils, inks, muoilage,
glass goods, rulers, folders, articles of steel
rubber erasers, books, typewriter supplies
and miscellaneous stationery, in such guam
titles of the different articles, respectively,
and ut such times and from time to time, as
they may be. ordered, during the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 1888, and ending June 80,
1880, for the use Of any branch OF the depart
mental or postal service.
Blanks for proposals, with specifications
giving detailed statement of the requirements
TO be met In respect TO each article and also
the estimated quantities probably TO be re-
qulred Of each, and giving full instructions
as to the manner Of bidding and conditions TO
be observed by bidders, will be furnished
on application TO the Superintendent of the
Division of Postofiice Supplies, Postoflioe De-
partment, washington, ID. O..
The Postmaster.General reserves the right
TO reject any or all bids, TO waive, technical
defects, and to accept any part of any bid
and reject tho other part.
DON NJ. DICKINSON,
pOqtmas Cenora1
The Washington critic., 1888-03-14

If THE PRESIDENT boomers don't let
Bob Lincoln alone, that worthy gen.
tleman will begin to swear. in print
pretty soon.
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OFFICE OF THE COMMISSION FOR THF

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSION FOR THE
" construction OF the Congressional Ii
brary Building. No. 145 East Capitol street,
Washington, ID. o., March /, 1888. Sealed
proposals will be received at the Office Of this
Commission until ~ noon, on the 31st day of
March, 1888, for furnishing the dimension
stone required for the walls Of the cellar or
sub.basement story of the Congressional
Library Building, TO be constructed In Wash
ington, ID, O., upon the form of proposals and
In accordance with the specifications and
plans therefor. Copies of Specifications, etc.,
will be furnished TO intending bidders on APP
plication to the Architect, mt this office, and
detailed plans OF the same may be seen at the
same Office on and after Thursday, March 8,
1888. WILLIAM II. Villas,
EDWARD CLARK,
A X. SPOFFORn,
Commissioners.
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LOST AND FOUND.

T OsT-ON THURSDAY, MARCH 8, ABOUT
Ia IL m, In Judiciary Square or near the
corner Of 9th and 4 SITS, $50, two twenties
and one ten-dolar bill, In an old pocketbook.
Finder will be rewarded by returning TO the
Critic office
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TO OWNERS OF HOUSES.
FOR SALE AND RENT.

EOR RENT OR FOR SALE, ON VERY REA.
II sonable terms, house 81 Ii st n Q; g.
story brick, mod imps, stable In rear. Apply
TO Il. WHITE, 624 + st W; can deal direct
with oxyuer
The Washington critic., 1888-03-14
CRLTICuLAR.
Now is the time to write spring poetry
with an icicle.


Now is the time to write spring poetry
with an ioicle.
"This is a queer looking building, isn't
it?' he asked, stopping in front ofa house
on Lafayette Square.
Eyes; Il is quite odd and quite DID,"
she replied, evincing much interest.
"Is it very old"
"Oh, yes; very, very old. l can re-
member when--er-er-have You ever
noticed, Mr.. De Smith, what beauti-
full streets we have in Washington"
The March blizzard will hereafter have
o place in almanacs as the superlatively
worst.
THE STATUS QUO.
Beneath the brown earth waiting,
Safe from the wild March threats,
The sunshines sweet creating,
Sleep April yiolets.
And Greedy rocks the cradle.
Editor Doyle of the Potomac fair jour
nal is offering prize for poetry. This is
incinent anarchy in its worst form and
should be suppressed.
Speaking of literary men General
Greedy is the most prominent author of
fiction at present before the people.
BosToN's LAMENT.
Toll for our John,
The champion is no more;
Knocked out-or words to that effect,
Upon foreign shore.
Toll for our John,
Big Sullivan is gone,
His last prize fight is fought
His work of glory done.
His blow has lost its strength
He showed IL in the bout,
When Mitchell would not down,
But run the champion out.
Toll for our John,
His victories are DER,
And though we live a thousand years,
Well see his like no more.
If G. General Greedy wants to find the
North Pole we can give him tip.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-14
PROVISIONS.

NIRCLE MARKET, CORNER VERMONT AVE.
" AND l. 81. N. W.
1--WE thank the public for their liberal patron
furnish the best meats and provisions In the
market In this city, and by so doing will ex'
pect a continuance Of your support. Motto
The Best Goods az the Lowest Prices. Mar
ketiIg delivered free.
s. L. wILLETT 8 s. II. ewYNNE.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-14

For SALE
Corner lot, 115 II front and 64 It deep, near
Dupont Circle; this lot offers an exceedingly
fine chance for a block of buildings and can
be gotten cheap.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-14

DEAL EolAIE bULbEIiN
THos. E. wAGGAMAN, s17 F street.
Changes Made Wednesdays and Saturdays.
THREE STORY BRICK AND FRAME
HOUSES FOR SALE.
617 d st n W, b h, IL rs... .:......S9, 500
1923 and 1925 81 II W, b b, m l, Srs
each.....' ..'..........''.. 6,IoO
103 Pa ave n W, b h. IL rs............ 5000
10S 1st st n W, b h, IL rs............. 5000
2033 IL st W. b b, ~ rs............. 5000
223 Ind ave W, b h. o rs............. 1900
1419 Goth st n W, b h, m !, 8 rs......... 1900
N Cap and SITS n w, b h, 8 rs......... 5000
120S 9th st n W, n 8 rs.............. $500
90 ST W. b h. 8 rs...........,,..... $500
TWo-STORY BRICK AND FRAME HOUSES
FOR SALE.
GIG to $50 Md ave W b h, 4rs....S1S,O A 900
80, 3S, 42, ID Myrtle st n Q, h, m /,
1i23 Goth St n W, / h, 9 rs, 2 houses in '
2ie to 900 18th st and Ky ave- bet WV
st and ave s Q, h................ 1000
3O2 9th st Q. h. rs................ 5000
COUNTRY PROPERTY FOR SALE.
80 acres on Marlboro road, 8 miles from
the city, 81, 200.
115 acres on the Oxen Hill road, miles
from city.
6I6 acres " mile from Leonardtown, st
Mary's County, Md.
100 Acres in Fairfax Co, Va, Q miles from
Alexandria, $4,000.
LBS acres in Anne Arundel Co, Md, 10 miles
from Annapolis.
$50 acres IN westmoreland Co, Va, $500.
A valuable mill property near Charlestown,
w. Va; running order.
1877 acres in Fairfax County, Va, improved.
10000.
100 acres on the Glenwood and Bladens-
burg road, 100000.
65 acres u mile from Beltsvlle, sale op
trade, $500,
45 acres y mile from Benning's Station,
improved $4,000
101 acres In Loudoun Co, Va imp by an
elegant mansion, $4,000.
1900 acres at occoquan, Va, fine timber
land, $4,000.
% acres in Maryland, opp Alexandria,
$1,000.
212 acres in clarksville, Howard Co, Nd,
improved, $4,000.
HOUSES FOR RENT. d.. ,,,.,,,,,
402 and i0s 21st st n W, @ rs each SIG 90
1000 U ST w, u rs'.'..,.'..,....,''.'' ~ 10
106 2lst st n W, o rs'',,..,..",.,,.,,, 10 90
6l7 q 81 W, y rs,''''.' '.'''''''''''.'' ~ w
| 419 Temples Court W. rs.,......... 10 80
| go 18th st W, rs.,,.........,.,..,. 10 90
4 and Columbia Terrace n W, 4 rs Gu. o 90
Basement 12S 9th 81 W, l room,... s 90
| 8 Boundary Place, bet 18th and 18th,
G ST and N Y ave W, 4 1rs.,,,......n 10 90
GIG Marion alley ", 4 rs...,,.,,.." z 90
STORES, OFFICES. ETC, FOR RENT.
| Str. ana dwg i3 Il 50. 3. W., q rs.,,...S3b 90
| Vernon Row, rooms 3 ana 6.,...,,,.., 80 90
| Store 800 9TH 81 W, . rs.......,.,..,, 10 90
| Store.roOm 1O2 q st n W, 2rs...,,..... 2 10 90
Vernon Row, room 2O,,...,.,,,,,..,,, 10 90
| Gunton bldg, rs IL ana 11....,,,,,.,,, ~ 80
| 4Ol Tth ST. LIST floor. room 2.,.,.,,,., 10 90
| Store and dwg 2l0 N ST W, 3 rs.,,,,., 10 80
| Stable rear 400 II w,.,...,,......, Z 90
| Cellar 1913 NJ st n nw..,..,..,.,...,.., 3 90
REAL ESTATE INYEsTMENT
Safe as U. s. bonds O per cent, payable
quarterlyi In sums 500 10 $1,000; small
| premium charged
LOANS
| In sums 90 suit at per cent
| The above Is only q small portion OF prop
| erty on my books. For full list call at oflice
for bulletins Issued ON LIST and 18th,
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THOMAS j. FISHER q CO.,
1924 Il street northwest,

E0R RENT FOUR NEW GROOM BRICK
l. houses; one store, 9th and X sts n o; one
broom frame, Grant ave and School st, Mt.
Pleasant. BROWN g. BRADLEY,
1881 stn W.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-14
INOK SALE

Foh SALE
z beautiful building lots near Library Park
S Q, 1Sx63; will sell separately II built on.
A desirable investment near Capitol n Q, 3
nearly new 2-story and basement bricks, 9
rooms; all conveniences under rental Of S75
per month; price for all $10,500.
Tacoma Park, new S-room house; furnace
and all conveniences; 10000 feet of ground;
81 800, only 81 900 cash.
Washington Grove, acres; 9-room house,
stable, choice fruit; 1000.
Several desirable houses In at SIC, 900
TO $4,000, which we can offer privately.
MACGOWAN g. CAMPBELL,
1OO8-1O1O II st,
The Washington critic., 1888-03-14

The WHICH was reported favor
ably to the House yesterday by Mr..
Heard of the House District Commit
tee, relative to the subdivision Of
land, authorizes the Commissioners
TO make and publish such general
orders as may be necessary to regu-
late "the plating and subdividing of
all lands and grounds in the District. -
One section relates especially to the
extension of streets and avenues, as
affecting grounds now occupied for
cemetery purposes, and empowers the
Commissioners TO secure the right of
way by stipulation with the proprie-
tors or by condemnation if needful.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-14

REAL ESTATE INNESTMENT'
Safe as o. s. bonds per cent, payable
quarterly In sums 500 10 $1,000; small
premium charged.
LOANS
In sums 90 suit az per cent.
The above Is only a small portion OF prop
erty ON my books. For full list call at ollice
for bulletins issued ON LIST and 18th.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-14
JOB PRINTING,

UNHOMAs MGILL co.
Successors ~ McGill u Wltherow),
PRINTERS AND STEREoTYPERS,
1107 Il Street N. W. Washington, ID. O.
GOOD WORK AT FAIR PRICES.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-14
Vae=sTO INVESTORS IN REAL ESTATE

N6~EAsY, USEFUL, FEET, ETC.
"The wise for health on daily walks de-
pend" and thousands visit DR.. White, foot
specialist, 1416 Pa. ave., opposite Wizards
Hotel, for the painless treatment of Corns,
Bunions, Diseased Nails, and all complaints
of the feet; 2Sth year of practice In Washing
ton. Fee, 81 sitting for putting the feet In
order
The Washington critic., 1888-03-14

The LATE STORM has demonstrated,
among other things, that no panic is
ever likely to occur at the National
Capital on account of the absence of
the New York newspapers. The
wheels Of the Government go right
along as usual ana tire people in the
meantime are learning to appreciate
more than they ever did before the
The Washington critic., 1888-03-14

The March blizzard will hereafter have
place in almanacs as the superlatively
worst.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-14
MEDICAL.
DENTISTRY.

nR. DUKE, DENTIST, 715 14TH ST N W
~ Teeth extracted without pain, by aid OF
local application prepared and used only by
me- Teeth nled 81. Perfect fitting sets OF
artificial teeth. Operations guaranteed.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-14

THE PHILADELPHIA Times celebrated
its thirteenth anniversary yesterday,
and the handsome Quarto edition
whicn it issued furnished ample proof
OF its enterprise and prosperity. The
Times is an honor to American news
paper craft in all its departments, edi-
torially bright and geographically y
sunprb
The Washington critic., 1888-03-14

E'OR sALE-wE OFFER THE FOLLOWING
Il bargains In unimproved property:
sixty feet front on 21st st, near r, 6.300
feet, 81 Go; adjoining property held at $3.50.
Sixty-seven feet front on 1lth st @, near
l, only 25c.
Corner Lot, South Capitol and o SITS, SO by
173, 2Oc.; easy terms
$50 feet front on Colfax street, Csc; easy
terms WALKER g. WILSON,
10QR II etrant
The Washington critic., 1888-03-14

TOR RENT-511 ST n Il, 2.STORY BRICK,
IL 9 rooms and bath, water and gas, rent
$3.50; also d31 9th st Q, @ rooms, all mod
imps, rent SIS 80. Inquire 435 9TH st n 9.
UIOR PENTHOUSE a13 PA. AVE. N. w.
IL Inquire at JACKSON 81 CO.'S, 620 Pa
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STEAMBOATS,

STEAMER W. w. CORCORAN
Leaves 7th-st. Wharf daily (except Sunday
for MOUNT VERNON
Az 10 O'Clock q. M; returning, reaches Wash
ingt0n about $3.50 p. IN.
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FOR SALE-lOTS.


EOR sALE-CORNER LOT; $50 FEET on
II 18th st by 40 on A st Q; good location
for medium sized houses; a bargain.
THOMAS A. MITCHELL,
931 II st. Room a,
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F0R SALE-CORNER LOT, 59xS4, NORTH
H east, with small dwelling ON f.; rented
at SIS per month: price $4,000.
TYLER & RUTHERFORD,
1907 II st n w.
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THE STATUS ouo.

Editor Doyle of the Potomac fair jour
nal is offering prize for poetry. This is
incipent anarchy in its worst form and
should be suppressed