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The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
A ADJUSTMENTS.

"Held by the Enemy" with William
Gillette, the author, in the leading
comedy role at the National tonight,
The Casino Opera Company in "Made-
lon" at Albaugh's this evening.
Gus Hill, with his world of novelties, at
Kernan's tonight.
Herne's "Hearts of Oak" this evening
at Harris Biiou.
The Battle of Shiloh will soon begin at
the Panorama building on Fifteenth
street.
This is the sixth and last week of Prof.
Carpenters Hypnotism at Willard Hall,
and those interested in the mysteries Of
the mind should go and see these won
derful and amusing exhibitions.
The sale of seats at Brentano's for the
Authors Readings at the Congregational
Church this evening was very large this
morning, and q full house is indicated
for tonight, Notwithstanding the very
high prices. Authors come high, but we
must have them. The programme to-
night includes Mr.. Stedman, Mr.. Richard
Malcolm Johnston, Mark Train, Hjalmar
Hjorth Boyesen, Frank Stockton, Thos
Nelson Page, j. Whitcombe Riley and the
thawed-out and rescued gentleman, Ed
itor Bunner of Puck, and Charles Dudley
Warner from the "late State of fConnec-
ticutn
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
The Wnhelmi Concert.

The Wilhelmj Club gave the last of its
series of concerts for this season on Satur-
day evening at the Universalist Church.
The attendance was very large, and the
frequent and enthusiastic applause gave
unmistakable evidence as to the satis-
factory nature of the performance. The
work of the orchestra, under the manage
ment of Professor Kaspar, was excellent
in every way and highly creditable to the
leader, from whose efforts in this direc.
ton, by the way, we are in the habit Of
expecting only the best results.
The rendering of the Goetz serenade
was the feature of the programme. The
other numbers, including a charming lit
tie composition by Gillett, were equally
well rendered, and received their share Of
merlted applause.
The soloists of the evening were Mrs.
Kaspar and Miss Birdie Lucas. Mrs.
Kaspar's charming voice and artistic
singing are too well known to Washing
ton audiences to require any particu-
lar comment. She sang an aria from
Teaviata and songs by those delightful
composers, Meyer, Helmund and Lassen.
Miss Birdie Lucas, in her violin playing,
made very favorable impression and
displayed an amount of feeling and
technical skill which promises much for
thp future
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
THE BIG STEEL GUN.
IL Is to be shipped From Pittsburg to
Washington This Week.

washington rms week
The great steel gun, which is nearing
completion at the works Of the Pittsburg
Steel Casting Company, is now in the
lathe, submitting to n "reaming OUT of
the bore, which will enlarge it another
half inch, making It five and three
quarter inches in diameter The last
thing to be done to the gun here will be
to skim OF turn OIL the rough exterior
and render 1t bright and ready for the
final polishing.
This 1t will get at Washington, where
also the last one-quarter inch will be
"reamed" from the bore, making ii the
full six inches required by the Govern
ment, and New York Herald correspon-
dent says that the gun will probably be
shipped to Washington about Tuesday or
Wednesday.
AT the Capital II will be riaed, polished
and made ready for the firing tests at
Annapolis. These will hardly take place
before the end of May 1t will be loaded
up with a one hundred pound ball and as
much powder as can be forced in at the
breech and touched off. This will be re-
peated as fast as the gun can be
utes is the rate at which 1t is OK
pected the gun will be fired. The con-
tract requires that the ball shall travel at
the rate of 1900 feet q second as IL leaves
the muzzle, and to attain this velocity
the pressure upon the gun will be tre-
mendous. If the gun is as good as its
maker believes II will stand this ordeal
without sign of weakness. 1t is tested
to stand pressure of fifteen tons to the
inch at the breech and five tons to the
inch at the muzzle.
Supposing that the gun passes the
regulation test satisfactorily, ID is ex-
pected that IL will be put to still seyerer
tests, each one greater than the last, un-
til it blows to pieces. The gun will be
lost, but it will convey q lesson in the
manufacture of heavy ordnance that it
is hoped will be worth millions of dol
lars TO the people Of the United States.
The contract price for this gun, which
will be paid only in the event of its with
standing all tests, is $1,000. A built-up
gun of the same calibre would cost $22,-
600. These figures speak for themselves,
proclaiming unmistakably the revolution
in gunnery that will take place If solid
steel cannon become the ordnance of the
world
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
Reading-Rooms Wanted.

EDITOR Critic It's nice thing to hear
you "chirping on the hearth" on a cold
evening while we drink cider, eat spun
kin" pies and smoke our pipes. That is,
in our old town ofWayback, where our
illustrious compatriot Jedge Waxem,
lives when he is at home. In that old
town, way back as it is, we have library
and reading-room, free to all, with nice
big easy chairs, newspapers from all cre-
alton, magazines, weeklies and month
lies, etc., ETC., which is kept open from 8
a. m. to 10 p. m. A most charming place
for one who has nothing else TO do, to
spend few hours in. In fact it is town
clubhouse, open to all, without any
charge or pledge whatever.
In this national town of ours, Washing
ton, which we all own, in which are many
attractions, and which should have every
attraction / fail TO find anything equal to
our old country-town club library and
reading-room. Why is this thus2
This national town of ours should have
magnificent free library and reading
rooms for the use of our constituents from
the entire country.
AS you are critic, pray eriticise the
authorities until they afford the nation
such place here. 1t should have not
only q first-class library and reading
room, with all the newspapers and maga-
zines, but also room for conversation,
all in a style worthy of our National
Capital. Let the outside of the building
be as plain as a quaker, but the inside
containing every comfort. ], H, z.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
senator Henrst,s minors.

Speaking of the strange fads of million
aires calls TO mind that Senator George
Hearst, the California millionaire, told
me when he was here the other day that
he was about to spend $4,000 a year in
lust imported a number Of horses from
Australia, that he expects will turn out
well. Australian horses will be a novelty
TO the American turf. "My son is OPP
posed TO me going into horse racing,n
said the Senator, "but / tell him that
every man is entitled TO his fad if he can
afford 1t. / have worked hard all my
life, and | think / am entitled TO little
enjoyment. ~ New York Correspondent.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
"a seasonabIe ProbIem ~

EDITOR CRITIo This problem is a series
in arithmetical progression with the
number Of terms, the first term and the
common difference given, to find a
uniform increase of every term, which
is the number Of miles Travelled the last
day.
First term equals 0, common differ
ence, 1; number of terms, IL.
The sum of the first five terms plus five
times the distance Travelled the last day is
equal to the sum of the last six terms
plus six times the distance travelled the
last day. 81
ok plus 40 equals 6x plus IS; xeauals 20.
The distance from his home TO New
York is 1866 miles. s. w. Il.
w. i, G, and A. G.. c. send same an
swer
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
West Virginia visitors.

A West Virginia delegation, composed
of Messrs. ]. H. Hauling, w. A. Nc
Cockrle, J. L. Dana, ]. p. Hale, ]. l..
Carr, L. j. Buttrick, NJ. U. Robinson, r.
s. Carr, Joseph /. Frey, W. s, Edwards,
J. " T6SInI6,n TG6oSh0rn, L, 1S Mcdonald, o. ;; Long
B. Dyer, Neil Robinson, Captain S. Ruff
ner and Il. Lebon, registered at the Ma
tional Hotel last evening. Their visit
here is to secure an appropriation for the
improvement of the Kanawha River in
their State. Senator Kenna of West Vir-
ginia took them to the White House this
morning where they met the President.
They organized this afternoon for the
purpose of going before the Committee on
Rivers and Harbors of the House.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
THAT uNFILED REPORT.
The Commissioners Will Bring Re
corder Trotter Into Court.

corder Trotter Into Court.
The Commissioners this morning de-
cided TO take Recorder Trotter into court
and compel him to record the report of
the recent tax sale, under date of March
10, instead of March -, as itnow stands
on the record books. They summoned
Attorney II. E. Davis before them this
morning and directed him to have writ
of mandamus directed to Recorder Trot-
ter to show cause why the report should
not be recorded under date of March 10.
Mr.. Davis stated that he had no doubt
as to the law requiring the Recorder to
record the documents on the date of their
receipt by him. Commissioner Webb
was not in favor of legal proceedings,
providing the requisite change in the date
of recording them could be secured.
The letter from Mr.. Trotter on Saturday
settled all doubt on this question, and
there was nothing left but TO bring the
matter before the courts.
Mr. Davis took all the papers in the case
to his office, including the five aiiidavits
furnished by the Recorder, to the effect
that the papers arrived in his office after
3 o'clock.
Commissioners Webb and Wheatley
hold that there is no law closing the Re
corder's office at 3 o'clock on Saturdays,
and that papers received on Saturday, the
10th instant should have been recorded
under that date, and If they were filed un-
der any other date, then the record Is in
error and subject TO correction.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
CoIored Musical Festival.

Prof ssor Albert +. Mando of New
York is making arrangements to hold a
grand musical festival and young peoples
carnival in this city, bringing with him a
selected orchestra and the best colored
musical talent Of the country. He has
already achieved several successes in this
direction, and comes TO Washington un-
der the auspices Of Mr.. Douglass, Mr..
Cook and other leading colored citizens.
The festival will be held at the E-Street
Rink some time in MAY.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
The Distriot POLICE Toroe.

THE CRITIC does wisely to call attention
to the inadequacy of the police force of
the District and the insufiiciency of their
pay. These facts are so obvious 10 in
telllgent minds here as to be almost over
larger expenditure upon this service.
The revenues of the District are ample,
and the increase in the numbers of the
force and their compensation ought not
TO be longer delayed. LII Washington
Sunday Herald.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
Don't Ruin Your stomaohs.

Bulletin No. 13, Division of Chemistry of
Agriculture, makes some startling revelations
as to the impurity of beers sold here, in the
manufacture of which salicylic acid, bicar-
donate of soda, sulphite, and other poisonous
substitutes are used. Among this class so
enumerated are the Milwaukee, Wis; Alex
andria, Va; st. Louis, Mo-; Philadelphia, Pa,
and Washington, d. G., while the same pub.
lication gives the, Cincinnati Beer clean bill
made from the Official publication OF the De-
partment, the highest authority in the coun.
try. Physicians o. aospltanl,s ana others can an
annIyinr To- +. II. FINLEY,
1906 ID st. n. W.
Sole Agent for the D. Q. of Chris, Moerlin's
Cincinnati Beer, The Queen Of Beers.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
Ye Ancient Oily.

The Annapolis, Washington and Balti-
more Railroad announces the tenth of
its series Of popular excursions to Annap-
oils on Wednesday next, March 81. Train
will leave Baltimore and Ohio depot,
Washington, $3.50 a. M; returning, leave
with its historical associations, the Naval
Academy and grounds, and the many
quaint old streets and houses of Annapo-
lis all combine to render. visit to "Ye
Ancient City, full ofinterest and instruc-
ton. Round-trip tickets, 81.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
At the riding Academy,

The most brilliant of all the Saturday
night music rides occurred at the Riding
Academy Saturday night The evolu-
tions of the class were executed in a man
ner that would have done credit to any
company of cavalry in the country, and
the tandem driving by the Ascot Club
was very fine. There was also most
pleasing improvement in the music.
Tomorrow night there will be q pretty
equestrian entertainment for the benefit
of the Eastern Dispensary on Capitol
Hill
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY.
Shall CoIored Women Vote ?

WIZ
EDITOR CRITIC: Win anybody tell me
why Congress has not the same right to
prohibit the sale of liquor in the District
without asking the residents whether it
would be agreeable as to talk about COM
pelling the Baltimore and Potomac Rail
road Company to remove its tracks from
Sixth street,
And another subject / would like to
touch upon. The argument of Mr.. Doug
lass in regard to the voting by colored
women seems hardly tenable. am q
white woman, and fairly well educated,
but think 1 would myself need a little
culture on the suffrage question, and
would hardly know who would be the
best man to vote for without instruction
from wiser heads who had made it a
study. But really these eolored women
seem to me quite as well prepared as some
of these rowdy ragamutfins whose votes
count for so much.
The colored race have q largely reli-
gious element in their natures, and would
be more likely to vote for good men and
would be far more easily controlled in
their votes. Set one against the other,
say, and the ignorant black woman would
be far more likely to help rid the Nation
of this Crime of crimes" Mrs. ii.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
"Forty-Two EventfuI Years"

The long-expected biography of Colonel
Everkard Welter is out at last and it is
well worth perusal. The title Of his
little work is "Forty-two Years of
Eventful Life in Two Wars, in the Great
Wild West and Washington, d. c., of q
Veteran of the Mexican War, now almost
blind; with an appendix" The Colonel
has had varied experience and also has
faculty of relating his adventures in a
graphic and original style, peculiarly his
own. The book ought to find ready sale.
The old soldier and patriot deserves to be
literally remembered.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
A Voice From Virginia.

EDITOR CRITIC; Answer to F. Werber,
jr.'s, problem Of Thursday evening last
John, 81 yards, and Mary, 90; Robert, 23
yards, Sarah, II; James, 16 yards, Martha,
A; Thomas, 80 yards, Susan, 2Si Henry, II
yards, Ann, 7.
The answer to A. LIS problem of same
date is S644.20. Now, will submit puz-
zle; A man has rock which weighs 40
pounds. He breaks 1t into two such
pieces that with pair of scales he can
weigh any number of pounds from l to
respective weights. j. S. JOHNSON.
Farnwell, Va, March IL.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
Unloading Freight Cars,

The case Of Mary L. Bamberger against
the Baltimore and Potomac Railroad was
decided in the Court in General Term to-
day, Judge James delivering the opinion.
The case was up on motion by the de.
fense for q bill of particulars, stating
numbers of cars, dates, etc., which was
overruled. The action is for damages
owing to the manner of handling cars on
MARYLAND avenue.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
Rev. Mr.. Peck's FuneraI,

The Rev. Eugene Peck, who was in
stantly killed by b. and o. train last
week, was buried yesterday. The funeral
was at the Eastern Presbyterian Church,
of which he was the pastor, and was
largely attended. Rev, Drs. Sunderland,
Chester Wynkoop and Kelly oficiated,
and at 8 O'Clock the remains were taken
to Baltimore for interment.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
Sometimes People Mean wha They

Fancy Seamless straw Mating, 35c., laid
Complete suit (Oak) Reed Furniture, s33
splendid Baby Carrrlge, s17
Wecarry neat line of Furniture, Carpets,
Wall Papers, etc Our prices will stand any
kind of comparison you can make. Investi.
gate for yourself and you will bo entirely
satisfied with fair dealing. Prices guaranteed.
W. II. HoUGHToN & Co..
1914 Il at NV
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
MUSLIN UNDERWEAR DEPARTMENT.

This department is kept constantly stocked
with the best values 10 be had in Gowns,
Skirts Chemises and Drawers, and Is oonve-
niently located In the annex on the second
floor, out Of the way OF the passing crowd.
Our rapid sales enable us to quickly turn the
STOCK; consequently, we are continually pre-.
senting new muslins, new styles, new trim
mings, etc. The present stock is oomprehen-
siye and attractive and contains numerous
extra good values. We note the following:
Fine Muslin Walking Skirts, wide cambrlo
runie, with clusters OF fine tucks in and aboye
the ruffie. We have not yet been shown It's
equal at the price; only soc each.
Extra fine Lace-trimmed Skirts, only 81
each.
Extra Good Quality Muslin Gowns, yoke of
Hamburg inserting and fine tucks, Hamburg
embroidery around neck and sleeves, extra
value, only 700 each.
Three best styles In Gowns at 81. First
style, solid yoke OF IIamburgi second style,
solid yoke OF Fine Tucksi third style, yoke Of
Insertion and tucks; only 81 each.
Extra Heavy Muslin Drawers, 2-inch Ham.
burg rufie, with clusters Of fine tucks above,
extra well made, full cut, etc., only 45c per
pair
Good Muslin Chemlse, neck and sleeves
trimmed with lace full length and carefully
made, all sizes, only 2bc each,
Exceptional Corset Cover Bargains.--As an
exceptionally good value, we offer;
100 dozen Ladies' Corset Covers, one style
made from the celebrated IFruit the Loom
Muslin and one from the best Lonsdale Cam
brio both high neck, finished seams, thor.
oughly made and complete, only 20c each.
Second floor.l
Muslin Underwear manufacturers buy the
muslins and embroiderles at Wholesale in
such immense quantities and offer them to US
at such small margin of profit We are en-
abled to sell the garments at the same prices,
and sometimes even less than the actual cost
of the materials at retail. II is mistaken
idea Of economy to make undergarments at
home. We refer you TO our stock for the
substantlation Of this assertion.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
The RaiIrnad Loses.

An opinion was delivered in the Court
in General Term to-day by Chief Justice
Bingham in the case of John T. Franey' s
administrators against the b, and P. r.
r. Co. Mr.. Franey was killed in rail
way accident and Messrs. Kent &
Lowndes obtained letters of administra.
ton, in order to bring suit for damages.
The railroad moved that the letters be
revoked and an appeal from the decision
of the Orphans Court denying the motion
was taken. The decision of the Orphans
Court was to-day affirmed,
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
CORSET DEPARTMENT.

100 doz fine Jean Corsets, side steels,
corded bust and we'll shaped, only SOC per
pair.
100 doz fine German Woven Corsets, thor
oughly made, side steels, embroidered busts,
scalloped top, durable and well fitting, only
75c per pair.
30 doz r. & G. American Coutil Corsets,
double side steels over the hips, double front
steels. Keeps Its shape longer, fits more
comfortable and will outwear any other COR
set at the price. Only 81 per pair.
We have never seen the superior of our line
OF !. @. A La Persephone French Corsets, at
the several prices. They are unquestionably
as graceful looking, as perfectly shaped, as
comfortable and durable as any oorsets made.
We keep the entire line of styles and quail
ties, in all the different lepgths Of busts and
SO, SO 80, 81 and 81 81 per pair.
Complete line of Ferris's Corded Corset
Waists for Children, Misses and Ladies',
-Children's Corded Jean Waists,
finished with buttons and button-holes, per
feet shape, only 1Sc each.
Second floor)
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
John's Elegant and Popular Res
taurant.

taurant.
This centrally.located and long-established
restaurant, on the corner of Seventh and d
streets northwest, Is one of the finest and best
conducted establishments In the city. II has
q national reputation for the superiority of
its oysters, which is one Of the specialtles of
this restaurant.
The oyster Is fayorite article OF diet with
the great majority of American people, and
this restaurant has improved facilities for
preparing the luscious bivalve that never fails
to please the most fastidious connolsseur.
Meals of every description, hot and cold
lunches, always ready to be served. The
finest brands OF liquors and cigars dealt In.
Prompt service and courteous treatment
10 all who may favor this popular resort.
This Observation-Disclosures makes o spec
ialty In serving select steamed, withno extra
charge.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19

:. PANTS' GOODS.
New spring styles of In
tants' Short Coats are in.
Most attractive line we have
yet shown. Stylish shapes
in Terra Gotta and Gobelin
Blue shades. Choice va
.riety of Fancy Checks,
Stripes and neat Plaids in
light, popular combinations
of colors. Wide range of
prices; So to $40 each.
Also a superb line of elegant Cream Cash.
mere Long Cloaks, with deep oapes, finer and
more elaborately worked than ever, soal-
loped edges. button.hcfe finished. capes
yfay sram s%ssGsfsf a s. & ssnsSSg3 gst5 s. I
S12 and up.
Exquisite line OF Null Caps, in variety of
asS S7SS; So'S;,i ';i e SSc, q; :i$S. staS snd e.
and oheapness Of these.
someiy trimmed with ribbon, only 81. .25 and
50 80 each.
THAT s12 WARDROBE AGAIN.
Containing 20 pieces each,
and everypiece being abso-
lutely indispensable to the
completion of an Infants
! Outfit. Note them:
Elegant Baptismal Robe.
8 White Dresses.
2 Knit Shirts.
1 White Emb. Flannel Shawl.
2White Flannel Skirts.
2White Flannel Pinning Blankets.
2White Flannel Bands.
2pairs Fancy Crochet Bootees.
These are packed in snug
fitting boxes, and can be
sent by express to almost
any point for from rs to soc.
Second Hoor)
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
baseball Notes.

Pitcher Robert l.. Caruthers, the Brook
lyn's new crack pitcher, is spending his
honeymoon at the Ebbitt.
Manager Watkins of the Detroits has
apologized TO "Deaconn White for hurt
ing his feelings, Now all Detroit holds
It's breath, waiting 10 see if Jim will come
aroInd.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
Rndden,s InstalIment Houses.

This is the pioneer installment establish
ment of the National Capital, centrally To-
Gated at $50 and D32 Seventh street north
west MIR. Rudden has just received a large
invoice Of spring goods, including Refriger-
ply OF Furniture, Carpets, Stoves, oiioioths,
&c, all of which he offers at the lowest cash
prices on the installment plan--either weekly
or monthly payments, to suit his patrons.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
Lndles

in delicate health and all who suffer from
habitual constipation, Will find the pleasant
California liquid fruit remedy, Syrup Of Figs,
more easily taken and more beneficial In
eject than any other remedy. lt acts
promptly yet gently on the Bowels, Kidneys,
Liver and Stomach, and does not siCken or
dcbilitato. All druggists
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
strasbnrger,s Theatre .

Mr.. Joseph X, strasburger, who was
running Herzogs Opera. House at the
timeit burned, and subsequently was re-
fused a license TO open the E-street rink
as place amusement, has at last se-
cured q site for a new theatre.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
Decorated English and French Dinner

from $40 to $3.50.
ENGLISH AND FRENCH TEA SETS,
from $3.50 to s25.
KNGHsu hND FRENoH PLATES, at 8 cents.
JArAEEsE DINNER PLATES, very nice, 10 cts.
Fish, OYSTER AND GAME SETS.
NJ. w BEvERIDGE,
1000 Pa ave.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
A Pertinent Query.

EDITOR CRITIC: Is the compound we
have been getting from the hydrants
Potomac water within the meaning of
the law? g. Would a person using this
compound instead of clay for making
bricks be liable to fine for wasting Poto-
mac water2 The statute says nothing
about Potomac mud. BRIoKMAKER.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19

Business dilemma A man suffering
with a cough, Obliged to keep his room
a note TO pay, no money in bank, and not
a single bottle Of DR.; Bulls Cough Syrup
to be had for ten miles.
Salvation Oil is safe and reliable. Twen-
ty-fve cents,