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The Washington critic., 1888-02-04
TIE AMERICAN MUSES..

[Lines written in depression on the fly-leaf
Of Poets OF America" by Edmund Clarence
Stedman.I
Mrs. Allen, Miss Perry, Miss coolbritb, Miss
e Are natural sIngersr in several degrees"
All lworthy the heart Of the Public to win,
And so Is Mrs. rhaxteT, who chants OF the
seas.
Mrs, Dodge, Mrs sponord, Miss Iarcom. Miss
Cone,
Mrs; Bradley, Miss Bushnell, Miss woolsey,
Miss Bates.
With Miss Quincy, Miss Bloede-melodou
moan
BY the streams and storm-beaten shores Of
the States
Mrs. Fields, most objective of these, is in
To a 'Ehythmical method" no master can
Mrs Platt though often obscure, - IS refined,
And Miss Phelps is "a vine from Puritan
stock"
Mrs Smith, Mrs, sangster, Miss Dietz, Miss de
( They are ladies' who sing in a silvery tone;
And although they're not very much read
|. We've no doubt they are poets as good as
our own.
But oh.AIr. stedman, consider again,
When your critical pages you're printing
That ~ Ss9S hundred aaa seventy you eyeto
whlsthe ladies are, ,huddiea together--lu
-st, James Gazette.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-04
SIGNIFICANT FACTS.


The estimated cotton crop Of 1887 is
about 0, 10000 bales, Of which the cotton
seed product is about 100000 tons.
England handles and converts more than
one-tbird of the American cotton crop,
yet her oil industries, which use annually
$4,000 tons of cotton seed, draw only
go tons of the amount from the United
States.
Many considerations combine to pro.
duoe the large appropriation Of American
cotton in England. The excellence of the
fibre and the especial thoroughness Of its
preparation for the factory and for easy
and speedy transit contribute mainly to
this end. Similar considerations, if pres
ont and operative, would stimulate the
importation and use of American cotton
seed. England could profitably and at
remunerative prices to the producer
handle one million, instead of five thou
sand, tons of American cotton seed If
placed in good form in her markets.
Prevalent methods of treating the seed
among us, both for transport and con-
version, have been 50 defective that
American seed cannot he placed in the
English markets in a good commercial
condition.
Though superior in oil-producing quail
ties to the Egyptian seed, the adherlng
lint and short fibre prevent transportation
in bulk, except subject to the disability of
damp and fermentation, which largely
destroy the value of the product. Some
process by which the seed can be thor
ougbly relieved of its fibre, and thus be
prepared for safe transportation-and at
the same time the English method of
converting IL into oil and cake-is desid-
eratum long felt by cotton planters. This
great want seems TO have been fully met
by the invention of Middleton Crawford,
a mechanical contrivance for cheaply and
perfectly detaching all lint from the cot
ton seed. AT cost, as claimed, of one
dollar for cleaning and five dollaSs for
transportation, q ton of American cotton
seed, now sold in the domestic market for
eight to twelve dollars, can be disposed of
in the English market for twenty-five and
thirty dollars, leaving net return to the
planter Of at least twenty dollars.
The American Cotton Seed Company,
whose instructive advertisement will be
found in this issue of our paper, proposes
to give the planters of the South the bene-
fit of this new method of treating one Of
their most important products, and Incl
| dentally thereto offer to our citizens an
opportunity by subscription and purchase
to become interested in the stock of the
company. Their presentation of this sub.
ject is both attractive and opportune. We
call the attention of our readers to the
frank and instructive statement of the
company relative to the purposes and
methods of enterprise.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-04

AS THE TIME FOR opening the Grand
Army Bazaar and Fair approaches, in
terest in the enterprise increases, and,
apart from the sentiment that always
attends anything in which the Grand
Army is interested, there is special
stir in the community on this occasion
because of the magnitude and grand
eur of the arrangements which indi-
cate that the bazar and fair will be not
only social, but decided financial
success. 1t behooves all our citizens
to do their utmost to make the occa-
sion one worthy the cause and credit
able to the National Capital.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-04

THE New YoRK Star comprehends
the Hoar and Grain amendments to
tho Constitution, fairly, intelligently
and without circumlocution. II says:
First-They will secure pleasant weather
for the Inauguration, and give 10 the newly
chosen President more time for the selection OF
his Cabinet and TO prepare for the great and
onorous labors he Is about TO undertake.
second-Thoy will give TO Congress an or.
ganizatlon throughout It's term. There will
always bo a Speaker, except in case of the
death Of that officer, and the standing com
mittecs will always be ready for the transac-
tlon Of business.
Third-The inconsequential and impotent
short session will be done away with. The
sessions Of Congress will be long enough for
the orderly performance of legislative work
Fourth-In case Of failure by the Electoral
College TO choose q President, that officer will
be elected by the House Of Representatives
chosen at the preceding election. All of these
results are important and beneficial.
Reasons for the adoption of the pro-
posed changes so well stated as these
leave little room for controversial de-
bate. Here is the whole question in
a nutshell, and it should be disposed
Of with the least possible delay and
no unnecessary talk.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-04

THE PoPE's JUBILEE GIFTS are to be
well disposed of. Thegreater portion
of them, or their value, will be dis
tributed among the hospitals of Rome
for their rich and permanent endow-
ment. Thus thousands of the sick
and helpless will be made to bless the
donors and the thoughtful generosity
! of the Pontiff.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-04

THE National Republican has en-
tered the ranks of Sunday morning
journalism, and will make its first
appearance tomorrow. We wish our
esteemed contemporary abundant sue
cess in its new venture.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-04

Hon LICENSE IN Philadelphia-S500
all around--has resulted in closing
abopt4, 900 saloons. and will insure 10
the aity over 81 ,0Q0, 900 a year in rev.
enuek Prohibition would simply re-
suit ResPiRg ths beekdporaot ERe,
The Washington critic., 1888-02-04

Mr.. McGARRAuAN, the veteran
claimant, is to be congratulated.
After long years of hard work and pa
tient waiting, it begins to look as
though he would "get there" at last; /;
at least, get out of Congress into the
Court of Claims.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-04

REV. T. DEWITT TAIMAoE Of the
Brooklyn Tabernacle is to be for
mally mustered in as chaplain of the
New York Thirteenth Regiment on
the 9TH Of March. The Doctor is a
fine specimen Of muscular Christi
anity, although he may not present
an imposing spectacle in regimentals.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-04
FOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,

TOR RENT.-PART OF STORE AND ONE
IL window iD desirable part Of the city
suitable for q milliner or hair-dressor. Adj
dress l.. II, L., Critic offco.
IiOR RENT-A coon STABLE AND LOFT,
Inquire of w. GIBSON, at the Critic offioe.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

yAs-9,SIXTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH,
No. corner @ and 9Th streets southwest
AT IL a. M, Communion of the Lords Supper,
baptism and accession of new members; at
7:30, preaching by Dr. Hershey on "The Bed
Is Too Short;n everybody invited.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-04
E0R REN1-sI0REs.

/ IIOR REsT--225 PENNA AVE, RECENTLY
n occupied by Adams Express Co; well
suited for store or restaurant; will rent rea
sonable. M, NJ. PARKER,
Lila IL a.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-04

Lots 81, 80, 33, block @, lot 81, block 7; parts
of lots 80 and 80, block IA. and parts OF
lots 40, Al and 80. block 10, 100000.
COUNTRY PROPERTY FOR SALE.
40 acres. improved by frame house. o rs, on
Asylum road, IA miles from Anacostia cars.
100 acres, improved on Glenwood and
Bladensburg roads, 80 minutes drive from
city, $4,000.
as acres u mile from Benning's Station,
improved by a 10-room house, $4,000.
80 acres 116 miles from station, on Benning's
road.
I 1856 acres, fine improvements, at TrayIlah
short distance from Rockville, Nd.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-04
ESPECIAL NOTICE,

DR.. JAMES RADCLIBEE. 715 18th st. n.
W., has arranged for administering Oxygen
Gas to !yTsgul1r patients; that is, such as re-
quire only inhalations of the remedy. Terms
and particulars on application.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-04

4,o00 saloons open and the city in
everlasting litigation without any rev.
enue at all to foot the bills.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-04

In Society:
Young man; Well, that girls stun
ner, amt she?
Old man What makes you think so
Y.M.; Why, she knocked me silly in
about minute.
Old man GRITTY; She didn't have to
hit you very hard, either, did she?
The Washington critic., 1888-02-04
hG@N0TICE.

Esssg.sSS Essg.s
All stockholders and subscribers to stock of
the "Glymont Steamboat Company of the Dis
trict Of Columbia" are hereby notified that
there will be a meeting of the stockholders
and subscribers to stock of the above named
between Sixth and Seventh streets northwest,
In Washington, ID. O.. on the 10th day Of
March, A. d. 1888, for the purpose of collect
Z ing and receiving the unpaid installment of
40 per cent. on said stock ordered by the
Board of Directors at meeting held October
%, 1887, being the second or final ssess-
ment.
|, All subscribers are therefore hereby notified
to pay said assessment to the proper officer OF
said company on or before the date above
named, under the penalty OF forfeiting the
shares of stock subscribed for and all previ
GUS pavTe-ts made thereon"
n II ntInNrpcnN canraforv
The Washington critic., 1888-02-04

AS "Iand of Flours'' Minnesota
takes the cake away from Florida.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-04
couNTRy PROPERLY.

~N~~~>~~NSNNNT-N<No~f~NNNS
VKJE HAVE SEVERAL VERY VALUABLE
wv large properties for sale, situated on
Massachusetts aye extended and on the Ten
chances for large and qulek profits. Also a
number OF heautiful building sites, some
choice lots and several splendid suburban
farms. II. II. GOLDSBoH0UdH q 90.
14O5 II st,
GIxTY CHOICE SELECTIONS OF SMALL
HUNDRED ACRES, IAdPRoYED AND uN-
IMPROVED, WITHIN FROM 0NE-I ALE no
THREE MILES OF THE CITY, AT LOW
Es'P, i; 3 I, Z RitIoEs AND MOST FAVORABLE
'l'"Ii T. u. sYPHERD 4 co. 1907 Est.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-04
LOST AND FOUND.

T OsT-FEBRUARY IA LADy's BLACK
A IL Astrakhan Muff. A liberal reward will
be paid for its return to 1923 10th st INV.
IT OsT--ON 18TH ST, BETWEEN THE AVE
n IL nue. and II st, red droop plume. Suit
able reward II left at RIGGS HOUSE.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-04

The FOLLOWING ARE THE salaries
paid the Superintendents of Police
in the principal cities OF the country:
New York, $4,000; Philadelphia,
$4,000; Brooklyn, $4,000; Chicago,
$4,000; Boston, $500; st. Louis,
$500, San Francisco, $4,000, and
Milwaukee, 5000. At the Capital of
the Nation the chief, who by law is
required to be ON duty twenty-four
out of every twenty-four hours, re-
ceiyes but $4,000. His salary should
be 5000, at least. His duties pertain
not only TO ordinary local affairs, but
he has millions Of property belonging
10 the Government to look after, and
otherwise occupies position Of pecu-
liar responsibility.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-04
EoB RENT.

TlOR RRNT-sTORE AND DWELLING, SUIT
II able for any kind Of business, 1873 1dth
st. 92b; possession given February 1. Inquire
OF GEO. II. KOZEL. 1927 18th Sc,
The Washington critic., 1888-02-04

Guayaquil, Ecuador, has women for
istreet-car drivers and everybody likes to
pay the fair.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-04

IIOR RENT-BUILDING COG ST vi;
IL well located for Office purposes; can be
leased for q term of years, or will be ex-
changed for smaller property.
SWoRMSTEDT g. BRADLEY.
NOR RHNT-A NUMBER OF FINELY FUR.
IL nfshed houses in desirable locations by
theyear or session of Congress, at low figures.
THOS. j. FISHER q CO.,
1924 Il st n W.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-04

In Society;
Nellie; Oh, Hattie, you should have
attended the Paradise german at the Met
ropolitan Hotel last night s.,a..
Hattie-curiously.; Paradise, german
What kind of a german is that9 j.
Nellie-rapturously: Why, don't you
knowf Its one where there are ever so
many more gentlemen than girls.
Enthusiastically: How lovely I'm SO
sorry / missed it. H1h .r-
The Washington critic., 1888-02-04
CRITICULAR.
On Deck:

On Deck:
: Society Editor to City Editor: How do
yop want that swell card reception writ,
ten upT
City Editor; Well, we don't want very
much oft. Give the names of the guests,
the decorations and SO FORTH and make
the ladies' costumes very brief.
Society Editor-unblushingly: That's
just the way they were.
City Editor goes and bumps his head
against the wall.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-04
FOR SALE AND RENT.

-1r|>1(
PEAL ESTATE BULLETIN
THOS. e. WAGGAMAN, 917 street.
Changes Made Wednesdays and Saturdays.
lTHREE-SToRYs BRICK AND FRAME
) HOUSES FOR SALE.
1913 10th 50 II W, b h, m |, 10 rs. .... S12. 900
900 M st n W. b b. m !. IS rs.......... IL 900
i617 d st NV, b b, II. .rs..,.r..,,,.., $500
1O3 Pa aye n W, III, IL rs,....,...... 5000
! 108 list ST NV, b h, IL 11rs.............. 5000
2033 ii st NV. b bh, - rs......,,..... 5000
223 Ind aye n w, b h. o rs.,...,...,... 1900
: N Cap and / SITS n w, b h, o RS. .,...... 6,O00
Z 1908 9th st n ", b h. o 9rs......,,.,... $500
20 + ST n W, b b, 8 Srs.,.,......,.,... $500
TWO-STORY BRICK AND FRAME HOUSES
. FOR SALE.
F, 1247 and 1910 Madison st w,fh,d
rs, and q brick houses In rear. ......... 800
! S25 22d St NV, b h, ors....,...,....,. o 1890
927 22d st n W., b h, o 9rs..,.....,......,A7 4 TOO
800, sa1 and s35 22d stn w b h 9rs
l405 70 lii Baar's alley n W, bh, 4 rs. 1000
rear, .;...;,.,.s..:,..s....t..,....,.. :, 1000.
III, .....,..,......y........ $500
81 to Al IL st q W, b b, q rs eaoh....;u 1900
Alley bet H6 and 9th, II and stssw
Alley bet 2sd and oath, L and NJ stsn
VIII a rs.......,.. BOO
J ITNIMpROVRD GFORGETOWN pROpERTY
The Washington critic., 1888-02-04

Atthe Hotel Bar: ~ Nb taQ th
New man: Win you smile "'r
Old man No, thanks. never smile.
Newman-astonished; Never smile?
Old man Never
New man: Why not?
Old dman-yery, very sadly Well, when
you have sampled as much Washington
hotel iquoras / have, you'll know why.
Down Below: hfa E gi.t
New arrival; Stirup tlie fire Shake
out the coals Let her SO Gallagher
( Satan: What's the matter2 Who are
your -
(. New arrival: Don't YOU worry about
me, Mr.. I've just blowed in ON a Dakota
blizzard, and 1 know what want.
/, Where'sthe poker ?
The Washington critic., 1888-02-04

Atall eyentg-the prominent citizen.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-04
THE wAsneToN CRT1c SATURDAY EvENNe FnBRUARY A. 1888
pH. WHITE, ro0r sPYmlLIgr.

No., DIR. WHITE, FOOT sPRUALIsT,
w~G1A 1d18 Ponna ave, opp Willard's Ho-
tel, successfully treats Corns, Bunlons, Dis
foot ailments without pain Refers 10 tho
most eminent physicians, surgeons and thous
ands Of other well-known persons patrons
of his establishment. Twenty-seventh year
Of Practice in Washington. Fee, 81 q sitting
for puttlnR the feet In order
The Washington critic., 1888-02-04

x tVlrga3-as the LAR6ESriAND FINEST ASS0hT.
! 49, ment Of Christmas Books, Cards
and Novelties In Washington, can be found at
~. III. M0RHls0N'H Br0liE1, a7b Pa ave and
~ Y ave and 10th st.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-04

UN0R BENT-TwO-sTORY BRICK, ROOMS,
81 n W CGeorgetown); rent $40; key at 3340 8
Of N xu
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1888-10-31
Can't Fool All the Irishmsn.

The New York Tablet, q representative
Irish-American journal published by
Michael Kerwin, thus pays its compliments
to those former Republican newspapers
which have left the party because 1t is not
good enough for thcm-The New York
Times and Harper's Weekly.
at is particularly amusing to see the
alacrity with which the cudgels are being
taken up for the Irish by the New York
Times, q paper which until within q
comparatively recent period has been
remarkable for It's hostility to all things
which few years ago cohtemptuously
described Irish emigrant girls as coming
to this country with the bog still cling
ing to their heels and various other
mud singing metaphors were hurled at
the heads of the 'Biddies,' the Pats and
the Mikes A great change has-for the
time being-come over the spirit Of the
Times. No doubt this change has had its
motive in the desire TO hold the Irish vote
as q strong element In the Democratic
party, Of which party the Times, on Mr..
Blaine's nomination for the Presidency by
the Republicans, became the champion
and apologist, being followed In this re-
spect by the bigoted Harper's Weekly.
Mr.. Blaine's pronounced Americanism
and his utter contempt for the Anglo.
maniac craze which had seized the alleged
minds of such Americans as the editor
of the Times, rendered him most obnox-
ious TO those people, who finally sought
refuge in the Democratic fold, finding In
Mr.. Cleveland q man after their own
heartsn
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General Harrison to the Railroad En-
ployes, July 10, 1888: Heroes have been
found at the throttle and the brake, as
well as on the battlefield, and az we'll
worthy of song and marble. The train
man crushed between the platforms, who
used his last breath, not for prayer or
message Of love. but TO say to the panic
stricken who gathered around him, "Put
out the red light for the other train, I"
inscribed his name high upon the shaft
where the names of the faithful and brave
are written. You know there is o relation
between the wages of the skilled laborer
and the unskilled laborer, as truly as
between the prices of two grades Of cot
ton cloth; that II the first is cut down the
other, too, must come down. (Crics of
"That just so." You also know that II
labor Is thrown out Of one line or avenue,
bycso much more will the others be
crowded; that any policy that transfers
production from the American TO the
English or German shop works an injury
to the American workmen. Great cheer
ing. But II IL could be shown that your
wages were unaffected by our system of
protective duties, am sure that your fell
lowship with your fellow toilers in other
industries would lead you to desire, as do
and always have, that our legislation may
be Of that sort that Will secure to them
the highest possible prosperity-wages
that not only supply the necessities OF
life. but leave substantial margin for com
fort and for the savings bank. No mans
----<s epor.fS ~ ~ f~>~ fh>v< bs ~o~uof maxi
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TO wORKINGMEN.
A Sensible Talk to American Labor


New York Sun, May "a, 1888: Last
year cheap foreign labor was imported in
to the United States in the shape Of manu-
featured goods to the value Of S692, 3l9,-
768. This was a great wrong to American
labor. In that immense amount of i'm
ports, permitted by our insufficient and
defective tariff, the labor of women en-
ployed in the Manchester, England, cot
ton mills, whose wages do not average $50
year, came into competition with the
higher priced labor OF our Southern and
Northern cotton spinners. In that mass
of imports was the labor of German fac
tory workmen averaging less than $1l5
year, and that Of women averaging lees
than $50 year.
Nearly seven hundred million dollars
worth of the starvation labor of Europe,
in the shape OF manufactured goods Inn
ported into this country last year, That
which came from Belgium in bales and
boxes represented the wages OF % cents
day for women and 43 cents for men; and
the highest priced labor In loose cargoes
of Belgian steel and iron represented
wages less than 80 cents day. Compared
with these the wages of Carnegie's men at
Braddock are the incomes Of princes.
Glasgow, in Scotland, is the steamship
factory Of the world, and its blast fur
howl for free trade day and
night. OF the families In that man
ufacturing Sodom ZOO out Of 1OO,-
600 live in one room, and half OF the men
and women In the city are chemically out
Of work. That one room for family Of
father, mother, daughters and sons tells
what wages are In Scotland, and how they
drag humanity down into bestiality and
misery.
Brothersl the Mills bill to reduce the
tariff is the first step to that one room for
an American family. Fight II without de-
lay, and fight IL TO it's death; and then
make your tariff SO protective as to shut
out cheap foreign labor in the form Of
manufactured goods.
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Platform Of 1875: All custom house tax
alton shall be for revenue ONLY.
Platform Of 1880: A tariff for revenue
ONLY.
Platform of 1884: Federal taxation
shall be EXCLUSIVELY for public pur-
poses.
Platform of 1888: The Democratic party
of the United States in National conven-
ton assembled, renews the pledges OF its
fidelity to Democratic faith and reafiirms
the platform adopted by It's represents
tives In the convention of 1884, and in
dorses the vie,Os expressed By President Cleve-
land IN his last earnest message TO congress a.
the correct Interpretation Of that plat
form upon the question Of tarin reduc-
ton, and also indorses the efforts OF our
Democratic representatives In congress TO
secure reduction of excessive taxation.
Resolved, That this convention hereby
indorses and recommends the early pas
sage of the bill (the Mills bnD for the re-
duction Of the revenue now pending In
the House Of Representatives.
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The Republican Positien,

Platform of 1875: Duties upon importa-
tions should be adjusted to promote the
interests Of American labor.
Platform of 1880: Duties levied for the
purpose Of revenue should so discriminate
as to favor American labor.
Platform Of 1884: Duties should be 90
levied az to afford protection to the rights
and wages Of the laborer.
Platform of 1888: We are uncompro-
misingly in favor of the American system
Of protection; we protest against it's de-
struction as proposed by the President and
bis party. They serve the interests of
Europe; we will support the interests Of
America. We accept the issue, and con-
ndently appeal to the people for their
judgment. The protective system must
be maintained. Its abandonment has
always been followed by general disaster
10 all interests, except those Of the usurer
and the sheriff. We denounce the Mills
bill as destructive to the general business,
the labor and the farming interests OF the
country, and we heartily indorse the con-
sistent and patriotic action of the Repub-
lican Representatives In Congress In OPP
posing its passage.
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Food For Thought.

In recent noteworthy article IN The
North American Review, that distin-
guished Irish-American citizens, Gen.
Michael Kerwin, remarks that: "As re-
CARDS England's 'use' of the Irish in,
America, 1t Is undeniable that large pro-
portion Of the latter have been, and stiil
are, unwillingly no doubt, the tools Of
England. In 80 far as Irishmen In this
country have supported the free trade
policy OF the Democratic party, they have
been virtually the friends and supporters
OF England. Having lost her foothold in
the European marts, and with Russia
closely pursuing her in the east, England
turns wistfully to America, In the hope
OF receiving here q market for the dis
posal Of her wares. Free trade would
give her the coveted prize. There IL no
lack Of evidence to show that one of Eng.
lands most cherished desires Is the I'll
umph Of the free trade policy IN Ne
United States.
"The unanimous approval with which
the English press Of all shades OF political
opinion has nailed every free trade mani
festation in the United States, such as tho
presidents December message, the Mills
bill and the Democratic national platform.
speaks conclusivcIy on this point. Neitter
have the English newspapers been back
ward In pointing out that the adoption Of
free trade policy In the United Statos
wo1sI U{v> the Vorvlfeh r,o~ss1u.11>~~-. -. 4.