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The Washington critic., 1888-02-11

1I(llllng his eloquent appeal, was Mr.
Z. Nv. Carey Of New Jersey. Now it
happened that Mr.. Carey was the
owner of the first ship that was de-
stToyed by the Confederate man-of-
war, the Alabama, which was the
main instrument in destroying the
{, merchant marine of America, and Mr..
Breedloye Smith WAS an officer on
board the Alabama, This was q situa-
tien npon which the reader can COM
ment for himself, and that without
throwing any suspicion upon the
honesty of Mr.. Smith in his present
endeavor.
Senator Edmunds is probably the
NEST tantalizing member, and, per-
haps, has more maledictions silently
poured down upon his bald head than
any other Senator, says Washington
special TO the New York Sun, He
seldom makes his appearance in the
Senate Chamber until the day is pretty
well advanced and other Senators,
who have put in reasonably fair
days work, are weary and beginning
to think about going home. At that
period Edmunds comes into the cham
Der filled with points of order and
other stimplants, and proceeds to
make his associates uncomfortable by
interrogating them concerning certain
pending measures, their motives and
the results to be accomplished by SEN
atorial action Whenever the Chair
rules in his favor he sits with bowed
head, rubbing his hands together.
AS Senator ingalls, once said OF
brother Senator, "He is continually
washing his hands with invisible soap
in imperceptible water" and chuckles
to himself with Faganish glee. He
appears to take an especial delight in
making those who are obliged to as
sociate with him miserable.
Nv
Says the New York Suns Washing
ton correspondent: Laurence Brumidi,
a son of the white-haired, white
bearded, and stoop-shouldered old
fresco artist, who for thirty years
was such familiar figure about the
Capitol, is prosecuting a claim before
Congress for $4,000 as the price Of a
little strip OF paper six inches wide
and six feet long. On this paper,
however, was series of sketches in
charcoal by his famous old father
that may be worth the amount of the
claim. 1t was Brumidi's design for
the frieze around the dome of the
Capitol When he died the old man
hadpainted three panels of this design,
and was about to start on the fourth.
This was in 1882. While Brumidi lay
on his death bed Fillipo Costigini, an
Italian pupil of his, came to him and
asked for recommendation to Arch
itect Clark for u job of frescoing.
Thistle generous old man quickly
gave, and in the course of few weeks,
after Brumidi was in his grave, Costi-
gini began work on the frieze. For
five years he has been at it, and the
blank spnce around the great eircum-
ference Of the dome has gradually les
sened, until Costigini is within 80 or
40 feet Of Brnmidi's first panel, Moth
ing in Costigini's work represents any
composition or designing of his
own sit is all from the original
design by Bumidi. Some years ago
the story was started that Costigihi
would soon be obliged TO stop work be-
cause he had exhausted the materials
available in American history, and
that he and Architect Clark were at
their wits end to know what to us9
10 complete the frieze and make both
ends meet. This was little fiction.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-11
A pmdc,s Terriblc Mis,alse.

He was gay young man and she was
the new waiter girl. He dropped into a
Seat and hung his hat on a WIRE under
meath his chair, while sue tossed a. bill of
fare in front of him and smoothed out her
apron. When he glanced up he noticed
that auburn ringlets clustered about her
classic brow, but he failed to notice that
her jaws were square and that there was q
double tier of freckles down her nose, and
that her eyebrows grew together. The gay
young man smiled softly and said;
"A small steak, cup of coffee and fried
potatoes. And, say, bring me some white
horse raddish, too.
The new waiter girl smiled cynically
when the cashier docked her seven cents
for the wrecked sugar bowl, and re-
marked:
"You bet there can't no small steak
daood work the white, horse racket on me:
My hair may be red, but Pm lady"
--tChicagO News,
The Washington critic., 1888-02-11
Secrets OF the sanotum.

"VVTVtH UI VIlU buHCVUIH.
One local newspaper mans wife has
fathomed the secrets Of the sanctum
Being asked recently the difference be-
tween n city editor and reporter, she
repliod "The city editor writes the heads
and the reporter writes -the tales -
IBuilalo Express. p
The Washington critic., 1888-02-11

PoToMAc Boat Club Fair, SIC, 900 house.
BcY ticket in the $40 600 house.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-11
TOPICS OF THE DAY.
A Michlgander'S First Introduction
to Fried SnailS.
SENATOR EDMUNDS' WAYS
Ex-Governor Price in Quest of a
Central America Mission.

Ira M. Weston, chairman of the
Michigan Democratic State Central
Committee, and the probable sue
cessor of Don. M. Dickinson on the
National Committee, is an epicure
who delights in varieties. When
strawberries are out of season and cost
fifteen cents each mt the greenhouses,
Mr.. Weston always had strawberries
for supper when in Washington. He
was here the other day, says the New
York Tribune, when his eyes fell on
the sign in an uptown restaurant.
Fresh snnils." This dish was new
to Mr.. Weston, and combined with
it's novelty the requisite rareness. The
next. day number of Michigan men
were surprised TO receive from Mr..
Weston neat invitations TO attend q
"snail supper" As u luxury snails
happened to be novelty TO all
the guests who responded, and
in order to relieve the apprehension
OF those invited, Mr.. Weston merrily
told of the many diets he had had
that were worse than snails. "It was
Just after the war;" said he, "that l
Happened TO be in Cheyenne and was
invited TO dog feast given by Chief
Kicking Pony AS number of Off
GERS accepted similar invitations |
ioined the party and we seated our
selves around the festive board, sand
wichcd between painted braves. The
squaws did the serving. They were
crowded about n huge kettle which
steamed with its aromatic contents
At given signal the chief cook drew
the meat from the pot. II looked
much like II small pig, but it was
not. 1t was dog. Dexterously
the knives went through the carcass
and a Erinning squaw placed before
me a choice tenderloin OF dog. The
meat looked white until the dog gravy
was poured over it. Eat it2 Why,
of course / did. Certainly, we all ate
IT, 1t amt so bad, either Have q
snail?" The snails were served in
the shell, black and oily, That the
affair was success was indicated by
Mr.. Weston's order to send six dozen
snuils to his home in Michigan, where
he intends to astonish the natives
with "snail supper"
Nv
SpeaRlnS ABOUT lne queer tnlngS
that occur through the reconciliation
of two sides after civil war, says
afkged. Mussey in the Cincinnati 0oD,-
1nek Gdsette, q peculiar instance in
86tpessed the other day in
HoNse american Mer-
|1 - Jon. Mr. Breed
pna was one of
appeared be-
80 any FOREIGN MORT
The Washington critic., 1888-02-11

GREATEs1 event Ofthe age $4,000 house.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-11

BUYa ticket in the $4,000 house. !
Buy ticket in the 1000 house.
141s FIFTEENTH ST., $40, 900 house.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-11
GnEArlsT oYept ofIhe age. lO,OOO house.

loIoNAe Boat CIuI Talr, SD, ,OOO housc
, 1888-02-07

A man sends me a suggestion from the
District Telegraph company. He wants
the company to keep people who send
boys out advised of their progress. For
instance, they might have blanks ready
to fill up and sent them to the expectant
customer, say, every fifteen minutes.
by Geographic advices from corner
of Kearney and Market the boy is buy
ing a story paper, and will at once pro-
coed on his way with your message.p
Fifteen minutes later: Corner Du-
pont and Geary. Your messenger has
reached here safely, and Is waiting for a
car to pass"
Fifteen minutes later: "Union square.
Your messenger has already reached ff-
teenth chapter of his story. He has only
twenty-five more to finish"
"Your messenger has reached Mason
and Geary, and will proceed as soon as
he has smoked his cigarette"
"Your messenger has reached his desti-
nation. Will be back to-morrow."-San
Francisco Chronicle.
, 1888-02-07
ENDLESS

No. days ere dull and cannot bq wlovci,
Thnu"h in dep EiiCf we cover and cling to death;
WhU hes not known, ia living On, breath
Full Of some rllGaos tia, E1a's Ispturc provedl
II I have felt that in this rainbow world
Tho very bot was but a preface given
To toll OF Infinite greater tints IN hclyru,
And, Hfo or no, heaven yet would be unfurled,
i did belle the soul wide joys Of csrth,
And feelings deep rs lights that dwell in sens.
Can heaven Itself oullovc such depths as thcacf
Live on! Lie holds moro than We dream of
worth.
-Rosc Hawthorne Latlrop in Tho Century.
, 1888-02-07
A Curious Indian Horn.

There is among the musical instru-
ments in the National museum one which
The visitor invariably pronounces a horn,
and yet it is never blown. 1t is the
nyas taranga of India. The small end
is placed against the throat of the per,
former SO that it rests upon the vocal
cords. Then as the performer draws Il
breath he produces upon the nyas
taranga n clear reed like note. This
curious instrument can be placed against
the cheeks or the nostrils and airs can be
rendered. The Hindoo musicians are
proficient in the use of the upanga, as il
was called in ancient times, but no,
where else in the world is it played
Washington Cor. Globe-D Democrat.
, 1888-02-07

The nettle is among the substances
which science has put TO use during the
past few years. This weed is even being
cultivated in Germany, its fibre having
proven valuable for n variety of textile
fabrics. In Dresden a thread is produced
from it so fine that a length of sixty
miles weighs only two and q half pounds.
-Arkansaw Traveller.
, 1888-02-07
INITIATED BLOOD
SC90FUL0US, INHERITED AND CONTA
Ci0US HUM0RS CURED BY
CUTICURA.

Through the medium of one of your books
received through Mr.. Frank 4. Wray, druggist,
Apollo, Pa, l became acquainted with your
testify TO you that their use has permanently
cured me OF one OF the worst cases of blood
poisoning, in connection with erysipelas, that |
have ever seen, and this after having been pro-
nounced incurable by some of the best physi-
clans IN our county. | take great pleasure in
as it is by you, in order that Others suffering
from similar maladies may be encouraged to
give your Cutacura remedies Il trial.
Il. S, WHITLINGER, Leechburg, Pa.
Reference : Frank 7. Wray, Druggist. Apollo, Pa.
, 1888-02-07
RheUmatism

IL Is an established fact thu Hoods Sar-
saparill3 has proven IN invaluable remedy
in many severe eases Of rheumatism, effect.
ing remarkable cures by its powerful action
in correcting the acldity of the blood, which
is the cause Of tie disease, and purifying
and enriching the vital fluid.
B Is certainly Jair to assume that what
Hoods Sarsaparilla has don't for others It
will do for you. Therefore, II you suffer
the pains and aches OF rheumatism, give
this potent remedy a fair trial.
A Positive Cure.
~ was troubled very much with rheuma-
tism in my hips, ankles, and wrists. ]
could hardly walk, and was confined to m
bed n good deal of the time. Being rec
commended to try Hoods ~Sarsaparilla, 1
took four bottles and am perfectly well.
i cheerfully recommend Hoods Sarsaparilla
as ono Of the best blood purifiers in the
world."AW. F, WooD, Bloomington, Ill.
For Twenty Years
Ihave been afflicted with rheumatism. Before
1888 1 found no relief, but grew worse. 1 then
began taking Hoods ~Sarsaparilla, and it did
me more good than all the other medicine 1
ever had" II. 7. BALLOON, Shirley. Mass.
az suffered from what the doctors called
muscular rheumatism. 1 took Hoods Sar-
saparilla md am entirely cured" j. v. 4.
PRoUDFooT, letter carrier, Chicago, Ill.
We shall be glad to send, free of charge.
to all who may desire, abook containing many
additional statements of cures by
Hoods
Sold by all druggists. 81 six for IS. Made
only by c. I. HooD g. CO., Lowell, Mass
100 Doses One Dollar.
, 1888-02-07

Orleans, on oath saws hIn $50 ScroiuIous III
GERS broke out on my body until l was a mass of
corruption. Everything known to the medical
faculty was tried in vain. | became II mere
wreck. At times could not lift my hands to my
head, could not tufn IN bed, was in constant
pain, and looked. upon life as n curse. No relief
or cure in ten years. In 1880 l heard of the
Cutrcura Remedies, used them, and was per
sworn to before U. S. Com. j d. Crawford.
, 1888-02-07

MoMM IF. the are g0G sat tnlnfs Y[ '1 Iss
alone on account Of Dyspepsia. Ackers
Dyspepsia Tablets will cure Dyspepsia,
Indigestion and Constipation; sold on q
positive guarantee at % and 90 cents, by
DR.. w. n. Hunt.
, 1888-02-07
ONE OF THE WORST CASES.

We have been selling your Cuticura Rene
dies for years, and have the first complaint yet
TO receive from n purchaser. One of the worst
cases OF ScrOfula i ever saw was cured by the
use of five bottles of Cuticura Resolvent, Cuti-
cura, and Cuticura Soap. The Soap takes the
cake" here as a medicinal soap.
TAYLOR & TAYLOR, Druggists, Frankfort, Kan.
, 1888-02-07

How cunningly nature hides every
wrinkle of her inconceivable antiquity
under roses and violots and morning
arw!-Emerson.
, 1888-02-07

Is essential to good health, but at this
season it is often lost, owing to the pow
crty or impurity of the blood, -derange
mcnt of the digestive organs, and the
weakening effect of the changing season.
Hoods Sarsaparilla is a wonderful medi-
cine for creating an appetite. toning the
digestion, and giving strength to the
whole system. Now is the time to take
it. Be sure to get Hoods Sarsaparilla.
, 1888-02-07
SCROFULOUS, lNHERjTED.

And Contagious Humors, with loss of hair and
Eruptions of the SKIN, are positively cured by
Cuticura and Cuticura Soap externally. and
Cutieura Resolyent internally, when all other
medicines fail.
Sold everywhere. Price, Cuticura, Gee Soap.
pc Resolyent, 81. Prepared by the Potter
Drug and Chemical Co, Boston, Mass.
Eg- Send for 'How to Cure Skin Diseases, -
6l pages, so illustrations and 100 testimonials.
PTMPLEs, 9lagk-heads, chaPPed and oily skin
, 1888-02-07

The largest stock of fine brandies, old
whiskies, choice ltquelrs and superfine
cigars at George Masten's well known
house, corner Sixteenth and Ferguson
streets.
, 1888-02-07

The ORIGINAL ABIETINE ONT
MENT is only put up in large two ounce
tin boxes, and is an absolute cure for old
sores. burns, wounds, chapped hands and
all skin cruptions. VIII positively cure all
kinds Of piles. Ask for the ORIGINAL
ABTETINE OINTMENT. Sold by DR..
w. n. Ilunt, at y cents per box-by mail
80 cents.
, 1888-02-07
DR.. Wagner ca.
sPACIAbIsEs

We offer no apology for devasng so much ume
and attention to this much neglected class of
diseases believing that no condition Of humanity
Is too wretched to merit the sympathy and best
as many are. innocent sufferers, and that
the physician who deyotes himself
them from worse than death, is no less a
Philanthrophist and a benefactor to his race
p~ltcation excels in any other branch Of his pro-
feSsiOn. And, fortunately for humanity, the day
condemned the victims OF folly or crime, like
the lepers under the Jewish law. to die uncared
Tor, has passed away.
YOUNG MEN
Who may bo suffering from the effects OF youth
full follies or indiscretiOns, will do well to avail
at the alter of suffering humanity. DIR. Wac
NER Will guarantee to forfeit i've hundred dol
lars Tor every case of seminal weakness or pri-
vate disease of any kind or character which he
undertakes and falls to cure.
MIDDLE-AGED MEN.
There are many men of the age OF 80 to so who
are troubled with too frequent excavations OF
the bladder, often accompanied by a slight
smarting or burning sensation and a weakening
OF the system in a manner the patient cannot
account for. On examining the urinary deposits
a ropy sediment will often be found, and some
times small particles Of albunnen will appear, or
tle color Will be OF akin or milkish hue, again
changing to a dark and turbid appearance.
There are many men who die OF this difficulty
Ignorant OF the cause, which Is the second stage
OF seminal weakness. DR.. Wagner viii guaran-
tee a cure in all such cases and a healthy restora-
ton OF the genito-urinary organs, Consultation
free. Thorough examination and advice. IS 90.
See the Doctors additional advertisement In
the Denver Daily News and Trib~une-Republl-
can.
Il communications should be addressed
DIR. WAGNER & co.
1il4 Larlmer street. Address. Box 27s3, Denver.
Colorado,
Cut this out and take along.
, 1888-02-07

"Wel. then" exclaimed Tod, drawing
himself up, ''then let me tell you, Mr..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-12
TIE INDIAN AND NEGRO DsrRA uprp.

Akron, Ohio, May IL tspeciaD.-The Congregational
Association Of Ohio to-day, taking up the question Of
Governmental interference with missionary instruction
of Indians in their vernacular brought cut
utons directed personally to President Cleveland and
In which the association Indignantly protests against
what seems unwarranted and despotic usurpation.
Tho resolutions also suggest that 1t might be wise for
tho American Missionary Association, II the Indian
Commissioner should attempt to enforce the order, to
have an injunction served upon him that the validity
Of the order may be tested In the Supreme Court The
act of tho State OF Georgia in Withdrawing aid from
Atlanta University denounced as unworthy of
Christian State, and the Association pledged itself to
The Rev. Dr. Washington Gladden. OF columbus, spoke
with much emphasis on the fact that negroes wero
cheated out OF their political rights In the south, and
that Indians were dcfrauded In the West, and urged
educ alton tho best remedy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-12
is THIS MURDER OR SUICIDEf
"A WIFE KILLED AFTER A QUARREL
HER HUSBAND SAYS sHE WAS ALONE, HE HEARD
THE SHOT RIr1 IEr TIE MIrrRB pAss

THE SHOT, BUT LET THE MATTER PASS
Mrs Jano Reid, the wife of Amos Reid well-to-d do
farmer living midway between Bedford and Mount
Kisco, Westcheser County, found bleeding and
unconscious in her bedroom at IL o'clock yesterday
morning from the effects of pistolshot wound in the
right temple, from which she died in few hours.
Beside her on the floor lay small, rustcoated no
volver of % cabre, from which the fatal shot had
evidently been fired With the exception of her hus-
band, who was somewhere the premises tho dead
woman was alone at the time she received the in
jurles which caused her death
Tho and her husband have, since their
marriage some twenty years ago, lived life Of
tinual warfare. She was large, weighing nearly
200 pounds, and apparently foty-fve years of age.
Her husband, who Is her senior, is Of slight build, and
at time owned small farm near Mount Kisco.
This being heavily mortgaged at the time Of his
riage, he made his homo with his wife, who also
owned property near where tho tragedy occurred.
Failure TO gain possession Of his wifc's property, 1t
Is said, the cause Of frequent aerc atlons. The
last OF these quarrcs occurred few hours previous
to her death, when the question Of the ownership Of
the land again discussed with great deal OF
acrlmony Which party had tho best Of the argument
is unknown, for nothing further was hoard OF thcm
until Reid in high state Of excitement, ran toward
the home Of Mr.. Nolan, neighbor, and told him
that his wife had shot herself
Word Immediately sent to Coroner Hopkins, Of
Mount Kisco who, with Dr. Benrque,, OF Bedford,
at once went to Reids house. Before their arrival
Mrs. ReId had bresthed her last Tho doctor made
a superficial examination OF tho body, and found that
the ball had penetrated the esn The revolver, he
said must hayo been hold in close proximity TO the
head. a. tho flesh slightly burned and tho hair
around the slngcd. Her husband betrayed great
when questioned by the Coroner about tho
al air positively denied all knowledge OF the cir
cumstsnces attending his wfe's death
Coroner Hopkins will begin an investigation to-day.
Reid was seen 1T his homo last night By a Tribune
reporter lie was attending to somo Of the details
of his wifcs funeral and when asked how the shoot
Ing occurred, said: L was in tho yard at the time
attending 10 business and heard the faint report Of
a pi.tol shot Not knowing what 1t was let the
matter pass until some time later when i entered
the house and found my wife unconscious on tho noor
She never uttered a word
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-12

Norfolk, Va, May IL Gpcciall-In tho United
States Circuit Court here to-day tho owners of tho
steamship Eureka, which was In collision with the
steamer Benson and sunk of the Virginia coast
last Sunday, filed libel against the
Benson for s55OOoo that being the
estimated value Of the vessel and cargo.
Should tho suit 20 against the Benson she and her
cargo will not be sufficient to pay for the loss
tanned by the lbelant.
Philadelphia, May IL @peciall-It was reported ut
tho Maritime Exchange to-day that tho cargo Of the
steamship Eureka, which sank in a colslon Of Cape
Henopen, has begun to wash out and tons Of general
merchandise be floating in all directions
Tho vessel is without insurance. but the cargo Is
insured In the Atlantic Company Of New York for
100000. Tho Benson which struck the Eureka
had her entire bow knocked out and the necessary
repairs will cost thousands Of dollars.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-12
NOT ASAANED OF THEIR BLOODY RECORD


SURVIVORS OF QUANTRELLs BAND OF NCHpEkhho
HOLDING A REUNION IN MISSOURI
Blue Springs, Mo-, May IL (specaI.-The most re-
markabo reunion Of veterans Of the that has ever
taken place in the United States held here to-day
Tho veterans, however, veteran cutthroats cx-
members Of QuantrelPs band. Mrs. Quantrell, mother
Of the guerilla leader is In attendance, having arrived
this morning from Canal Dover, Ohio with W. W.
Scott, Editor of The Iron Valley Reporter Among
the leaders Of tho band here ". H. Gregg, Guam
trells first Lieutenant who boasted at time that
he had single handed. killed in combat 100 Union
soldicrs Over twenty-five other members Of the band
are present They wsrc glad to sec each other ana
talked freely Of the murdcrous raids and Wild scenes OF
twenty five years ago They a rough, srlzzledset
Of men and this Is tho first reunion evor held by them
About dozen Of the band present In 1866 In
Louisville when Quantroll was buried. Among the
prominent who absent Frank James,
George Shepherd the train robber; Allen Palmer, Colo
Younger, and " Jimn Younger The three first named
are In the Minnesota penitentary Many Of them arc
wealthy and these nearly all live in Missouri. Gregg
says that Qusntre first camo from Kansas to Missouri
to steal slaves and stock He at first associated
with only thrce men, whose names Ball. Lipsey
and SOuthwck Ball consplrcd with the other two
against Quantrel The latter discovered the plot and
killed all three night. In the first year Of the
war; while Quanrel and his band were camped on the
Louis paper which contained proclamation Of Gencral
Halleck declaring Qusntrell and his mon outlaws
The very next day the band began numbering Union
soldiers and kept 1t up until the close of the war.