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The Washington critic., 1888-06-09
WASHINGTON, JUNE o, 1888.
THE CITY posroFT1cE AGAIN.

lhe site suuaro !00, between Fifth
and Sixth streets and u and Il streets
selected by the House Committee
on Public Buildings and Grounds for
a City Postoilice, possesses many adj
vantages and would probably satisfy
the general community If adopted.
But it is utterly impracticable to
attempt to secure City Postoiice
site in that manner.
Antagonism will certainly spring
up in favor of other localities, and the
experience of the past twenty years
shows that the opposition to any
specified square will defeat selection
by Congress.
There is but one practical way to Sc.
cure definite action with regard to a
City Postoflice for Washington, and
that is by the passage Of bill provid-
ing for commission to select a suit
able site. The bill recently intro
duced by Mr.. Richardson covers the
point exactly and should be passed
without delay. 1t provides for COM
mission consisting of the Postmaster
General, the Secretary of the Interior
and the Supervising Architect of the
Treasury, to select site for City
Postoflice, such selection to be adopt
ed when approved by the President
of the United States.
That is business.
If the selection of postofice sites for
the Several cities of the country de-
pended on the agreement of the 400
Senators and Members of Congress as
to specified locations, chaos would
reign indeed. Pass the Richardson
bill and let the good work be COM
menced at once.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-09

The MOST NOTICEABLE feature of the
st. Louis straddle yclept platfofm
isits conspicuous lack of any -6llusion
to Civil Service Reform, the Prohibi-
ton question:; the Administrations S
fisk-Treaty, or relief from the In
fernal Revenue war tax.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-09
spEClAL NOTICES.

ve,r,.,-,.SIXTH PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH..
w. corner 9th aud streets south
west Tomorrow IS Childreu's Day, DR..
Hershey will preach a sermon TO children NJ
II q. m; at 0p. m. will be held the first seml-
annual meeting Of the Cheerful Givers" at
%. m. illustrated sermon on Pilgrims Pro-
grcss You-are cordially invited.
y,E-S-,, wOMAN'S CHRISTIAN TEMPER
bs8ss auce Union quarterly meeting
Tuesday Juno ~, Metropolitan NJ. e.
Church, beginning at 10 q, m; all day scs-
sion; reports, addresses. etc. ladies Will
bring their own basket lunch; hot coffee
served for benefit Of the mission; all cordially
invited.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-09

IcuABoD MuGwrMr, il is now. His
glory has departed-for the campaign
at least.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-09

As A GOOD MANY PEOPLE heroabouts,
for one reason or another, appear
anxious to knoY what Mr.. John r.
Mclean Of Cincinnati thinks Of the
ST. Louis ticket, we quote as follows
from Yesterdays EHqUircr:
The work Of the Democratic National Con-
ventlon IS ended and it leaves nothing TO ra-
greet Two better candidates could
not have been chosen; and, headed by thom,
the party moves forth 10 q certain and
glorious victory. Cleveland and
Thurman. the next President and Vlco.Prcsl.
dent of the United States
More might have been said about
the candidates without mourning even
the appearance Of flattery. Still,
these few.words, if not running over
with enthusiasm, are sufficiently
matter-9f-fact as mere proposition.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-09

TnE CLARION NOTES Of the unterri-
fled Democracy will be heard
throughout the land during the cam
paign as they apply their rubicund
nasal organs to the symbolical ban
dana. Many will try to emulate the
sonorous blasts Of their vice chieftan,
whose fog-horn reverberations used
to waken up the sleepy Senate.
Do OUR DEMOCRATIC friends love
the platform for the omissions it has
made?
The Washington critic., 1888-06-09

THOMAS j. FISHER & CO.,
1924 + street northwest.
EOR RENT--1911 ELEVENTH ST., NICE
IL bay-window brick house. rooms and
cellar, bath, etc; S2S per month.
A. p. PARDON, 1926 + st.
L,OR RENT--9.ROOM BRICK HOUSE, III
Il n c ave Q; S30.50.
GEO. +. HARDIN,
$40 Pa ave 5 Q.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-09

NEVER YET HAS any one who had served in
the United states Senate been elected to the
Presidency. .-lCncinnati Enquirer.
How about James Monroe, Andrew
Jackson, Martin Van Buren,, William
Henry Harrison, Frank Pierce and
James Buchanan. If our esteemed
contemporary is correct, it is high
time that the history of the United
States were revised.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-09
FOR SALE-lOTS.

EOR sALE-DESIRABLE BUILDING LOTS
W corner V, Of I" 18th and 0 sts 65ISxS5 feet; /
on 11th st, bet q and r SITS, 20x05 feet; ] on
Vermont ave, bet @ and II SITS, 36x106 feet;
contains new 7-room modern house; j lot at
n W corner of p and Sd st, 01x100 feet; also,
several lots on and near Lincoln avenue just
north of Boundary ST. Address
j. S. ROBINSON,
631 st n W. office H. j. DAILY
The Washington critic., 1888-06-09

Beck for the establishment of 10
illogical Garden or Park at the Ma
tional Park, with Mr.. Morrill's
amendment authorizing an initiatory
appropriation of 100000, will prob
ably pass at the present session, and
it is to be hoped that the House,
somewhere in the intervals Of its long
tariff debate, will also find time to
consider and adopt it.
The measure is one of great intrin-
sic merit. 1t looks to the creation of
an institution than which none could
be of more popular interest or educa-
tional advantage in its relations to
natural history, and upon a scale sur
passing all similar collections in the
world, even the most celebrated of
Europe. AS to the appropriateness Of
its location in Washington, no ques-
tion has been or is likely to be raised.
SO far as can be judged by the COM
ments Of the press both proposition
and location are heartily indorsed
throughout the country. The Chicago
inter-Ocean thus alludes to the matter
with the hope that Congress will give
it favorable consideration
The measure contemplates two immediate
objects, namely, the advancement of science
and the instruction of the people =
Beyond the few parks In the larger Cities the
Smithsonian menagerie, and the small pri-
vate strolling collections there is nothing in
the United States worthy of the title OF a
geological PARK or garden. IL may be said
that there is no need Of National geological
park until there are animals to people it,
Such an idea is altogether erroneous. If the
Government purchases and fits up park or
extensive gardens, there will not be the
slightest difficulty In obtaining suitable
Inhabitants. No better illustration Of the
natural growth of such collections need
be cited than the menaeere of the Smith
sonian. Had the Smithsonian no such
department as los own menagerle, these CON
tlibutions would have had TO be declined,
ard have finally been practically total losses,
The city parks are examples of the interest
tie people take in such curioslties. The Zoo
In London, the garden, in Paris, the parks In
cities of the United States, not the least of
which are those of Chicago, set forth with
POINTED objeot-lessons the value and interest
these geological exhibitions possess No
stranger thinks his visit to Philadelphia or
New York or Chicago Is complete who has
failed To see the parks with their alien and
native born denizens. And a great garden
80 the National Capital could, on the plan
proposed, be made one OF the most interest
ing and instructive OF public resorts
The Washington critic., 1888-06-09

FOR RENT
225 Penn. ave-, 3-story brick, 0 rs
and store. S166 75
110S 10th st, 3-story brick, 8 rs...... 30 90
1908 4 st, 3-story brick 8 rs. ....,... 30 90
1927 Il ST. 3-story brick, o 0rs.......... 35 90
1914 Wylie st, @, 2story brick, 6rs IL 90
1916 Wylie st, n o, 2-story brick, rs ii 90
6r cottages on Columbia Heghts..,. 1S 90
FURNISHED.
1923 Corcoran st, 3-story brick, rs. $50 90
1887 Il st, cor. 10th, 3 story, double
house, 13 3rs....................... $50 90
NJ. NJ. PARKER, 141S L st.
COB RENT-HOUsE, 40 ODD ST. n. W., 3
IL rooms, nearly new; So per month In
advance; references required. Address next
door.
UIOR RFNT-2o11 FORMER ST w,SIX
l. rooms and bath; mod imps; S27 80 per
month. j. ii. GRAY 81 CO.,
18th and II SITS w.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-09
DENTISTRY.
PROVISIONS.

S. L. WuIErT. 5. II. GwYSNE.
Circle Market,
Vermont Ave. and l. st. N. w.
Choice Groceries, Meats and Provisions.
The Best Goods at the Lowest Prices.
Marketing delivered free.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-09
LOST AND FOUND.

4 OAT-JUNE s, 'ss, WHILE PLAYING
IL ball on Lincoln Park grounds, a dark
cameo set out of finger ring. Liberal reward
II returned TO METROPOLITAN HOTEL
CIGAR STAND,
The Washington critic., 1888-06-09

Vav16a. GAS STOVES; LAWN VASES;
Nbd2S settees; Garden Hoses; Gas Fix-
y. IS. EHEDD 4 BRO,
432 9th 81 n W,
The Washington critic., 1888-06-09

I
Parties having houses torrent will find It to
their advantage to place the same In tho
hands of the undersigned, who gives his per-
sonal attention TO the collection of rents and
sn9 Egsrai uStS oa
IN selecting desirable tenants,
CHAS. II. BANES,
1908 " 81 n W,
With Jnhn II. WaQRalnan.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-09

EOR SALE-C CHOICE BUILDING LOT, 22I6x
IL 90 It to alley, on II st, near 10th, adjoin-
ing. very handsome new residences; party
wall cheap.
STEIGER & LEIBERMANN. 1903 Z ST.
The Washington critic., 1888-06-09

EN0R RENT-DESIRABLE STORE AND
IL dwelling, 406 o stnw.
LOUIS p. SHOEMAKER,
920 st.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-06-01

In a recent sermon by Dr. Tai
mage on The subject or Loss and
Gain, The following beautiful dc
scription is found
First. / have TO say that the
world is a very grand property.
lis flowers are God thoughts il,
bloom. It's rocks are Coils
thoughts in stone lis dew drops
are Gods thoughts III pearl. This
worlds is Gods child-a hayward
child, indeed it has wandered off
through the heavens. But about
1888 wears ago, one Christmas
night, God sent out a sister world
to call that wanderer back, and it
hung over Bethlehem only long
enough TO get the promise of the
wanderers return; and now that
lost world, with soft feet OF light,
comes treading back through the
heavens. The mills, how beautiful
they billow up the edge of the
wave white with The foam of GRO
cnses! how beautiful The rainbow,
the arched bridge on which Heaven
and earth come and talk TO each
other in tears, alter the storm is
overr"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-06-01
DRAW THE LINES.

The resolution Of the last Press
Convention TO bring officers into
line in the matter Of paironizing
home industry, in having their
printing done at home, vas based
upon sound principles. tits neces-
sary for communities, counties and
States, as with individuals, to nus
band their resources, stop up the
leaks and keep as much OF their
wealth at home as possible. La
Dor must have work, producers
must find consumers and manu-
faclurers must have purchasers.
We are all DEPENDENT and The near
err we Stick together the better for
all. II a newspaper is beneficial
at home 1t should be sustained,
even If 1t is a slight tax on the cltl-
zens IN a difference in charges.
The difference is more than made
up IN the general benefits received
in return. The paper must be got
ten up for circulation, which calls
for an expenditure OF money for
work, That gives the operatives
money TO spend, and they usually
spend it all rs fast as ii is made
right in the community. A large
portion of the money put in circu-
lation'by a newspaper, however, is
imported, brought in from a dis
lance and pu! in circulation.
This is the business view apart
from the service of the newspaper
in political booming. Now, who
ever heard of a first-class newspa-
per sending abroad to have print
ing done. They have their printing
done at home, you know. All home
print, all home work that gives oc-
cupation to the printer, trade TO
the merchant, etc, what a noble
institution of home industry is the
newspaper. There are some news
papers, we must admit, that are
guilty of the offense and affront TO
the public of sending abroad to
have hall their printing done by
columns, etc, but they I not con-
sidered in this business claim upon
the officers patronage, for they do
worse themselves, and their plea
is booming the officers, which
doesn't amount to much. Com
mend US to home industry.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-06-01

GEN. JOSEPH E. JOHNSTON said
plainly enough that his left hand
knew what his right hand did when
he joined the charity department
of The Grand Army of the Repub-
lie. The Grand Army of the Re-
public had given 10 Southern
soldiers,and he thought $40 from
him would be a timely recognition
of its donations. Gen. Johsnton
does not indulge in silly acts or
vain words.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-06-01

The PUBLIC LANDs.-Senator
E. G. Walthall sends us the follow
ing joint resolution relating to the
disposal of public lands in certain
States:
Resolved by tho Senate and
House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Con-
gress assembled, That the public
lands of the United States in the
States of Mississippi, Arkansas and
Alabama now subject to private
sale as offered land shall be dis
posed of under and according to the
provisions of the homestead laws
only until the pending legislation
affecting such lands shall be dis.
posed of or the present session of
Congress shall adjourn : Provided,
That any isolated or disconnected
tracts or parcels of the public do
main less than one hundred and
sixty acres may be ordered sold at
private or public sale for not less
than one dollar and twenty-five
cents per acre by the Commits
sioner of the General Land Office,
when, in his judgment. it would
be proper to do so.
Approved, May IA, 1888.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-06-01

The great good sense OF the Amer
can people can be trusted to run
this country, and To run it right,
and the Pittsburg DiPatck says
"MT. Henry Watterson's declar-
alton that ITO lay the south in
ashes and to drench the land with
blood are now boldly proclaimed to
be the purposes of the Republican
leaders, is just about the same sort
OF fapdOOdle as Mr.. ingalls, theory
that restoration Of the confederacY
Is the aim in life of the Democrat
ic party"
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-06-01

WE call particular attention of
our merchants and housekeepers
to the new advertisement of
Messrs. Rice, Born & Co.. New Or
leans. This is one OF the oldest
hardware houses in the Crescent
City, and is always well stocked
with hardware, cutlery, tin and
Japan ware, agricultural imple-
ments, stoves, etc. We cheerfullv
commend the above house to those
who wish TO purchase anything Sin
the line of hardware, etc.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-06-01
LAND NOTICE.
LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss,
,Juna 1. 1888. {

LAND OFFICE AT JACKSON, Miss,
June 1, 1888.
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has filed notice of his
intention to make final proof in support
of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before the Judge, or in his absence
the Circuit Clerk of Greene county Miss,
at Le~akesville, Miss, on July 9, 1883, viz:
Absolom Davis, homestead No. 1903 for
the northeast quarter, section %. town
ship /, south range 5 west.
lie names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence npon, and
cultivation of said land, viz: George
Mallett, c. f. Davis, Ira III. Brannan and
Il. w. Brannan, all of Vernal P. o.,
Greene county, Miss.
JAS. d. STEWART, Register.
June l, 1883. l4-6t
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-06-01
NEWSPAPER LAWS.

The following is the. decision of the
Supreme Court of the United States in
reference to subscribers to newspapers:
/. Subscribers who do not give express
notice to the contrary, are considered as
wishing to continue their subscriptions.
2. If subscribers order the discontinu-
ance of their periodicals the publisher
may continue to send them until all ar
rearages are paid.
3. If subscribers refuse or neglect to
take their periodicals from the Office to
which they are directed, they are held
responsible until they have settle their
bills and ordered them discontinued.
4. If subscribers move to other places
without notifying the publishers, and the
papers are sent to the former direction,
they are held responsible.
S. The Courts have decided that re-
fusing to take periodicals from the office,
or removing and leaving them uncalled
for, is prima facia evidence Of intentional
fraud.
6. Any person who receives a news
paper and makes use of it, whether he
has ordered ii or not, is held in law TO be
u subscriber.
z. If subscribers pay in advance they
are bound to give notice to the publisher
at the end of their time if they do not
wish to continue taking it; otherwise
the publisher is authorized to send 1t on,
and the subscriber will be responsible UNI
til an express notice with payment OF ar
re arages, is sent to the publisher.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-06-01
New store! New Goods!
LAND NOTICE.
AAN' Nav II, 1855. }

LAND OFFIcE AT JACKSON: MIsS7
May II, 1867,
Notice is hereby given that the iO,'i IA
ing named settler has filed notle 0norto Of
intention 20 make final proof IN uPP %sSs
his claim, and that said proof win PC ~, Nm ne
before the Judge or in his absenot
Circuit Clerk ofGreeDe county, . Tbos
VILE. Miss, on June IS, lssS, ylI e. ne
J. Evans, Homestead No. 15solo, ~ hall
east half southeast quarter and NeSs,n 1,
southwest quarter section -, toNp'Hf
south range 6 west. ..sses to
he names the following Witness and
nrove his continuous residence uPonn.rid
cultivation OF said land, W.: ard
Gibson, w Taylor, Jr-, sam olO county,
Prank frice. all 0fBasin, jackson
Miss. Jas. ID. STEWART kegu6t
May IL. 1883. -
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-06-01

TIE people OF the City of New
Orleans are getting better morally.
The new city administration is en-
forcing the Sunday law, by causing
the drinking saloons, stores and
shops to close on the Sabbath.
Perhaps ifa country fellow while
in the city on Sunday should get
very dry there are private places in
the rear Of restaurants and other
places he could e~etinto and get a
drink or a cigar. This il a decided
Improvement in The right direction
for The wicked old city Of New Or
leans.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-06-01
A HUMILIATINa WHINE.

Certain features OF the doing,
OF the State immigration Conven.
ton at'Jackson last week, deserve
condemnation. One Of which was
a resolution in regard to protecting
immigrants in life, property, etc,
when they shall come among us.
We insist that such craze shall stop,
such cringing foolry be disrontin-
ued. There iSno occasion for such
talk. We offer to those who be.
come citizens of our State the
same protection that is vouchsafed
TO every citizen under the Consti-
ton and laws of the Common
wealth, and no more. There would
be some consistency in a lawless
bandit pledging protection TO a
law-abiding visitor or new mem
Der, but for Il State that is the peer
of any State in the Union i'll the
matters of law, order and morali-
ty, however much slandered, it is
ridiculous and humiliating, and
we are glad that a Northern visitor
rebuked the Convention for such
doings.
=
But Capt. w. II. Hardy found
another bug-bear to be suppressed
in behalf of Northern brothers
personal journalism. We have no
objection 10 extreme personal jour
nalism being dlscussed,i condemn
ed and suppressed il possible, as a
matter OF moral reform, but TO hold
it up in connection with an lmmi-
grafton convention as the prime
obstruction in the way of immi-
grafton, as a blot and stain, is sim
ply silly. If our people will take
the trouble to scan the newspapers
of the country they Will find that
personal journalism doesn't begin
to reach its climax until one gets
far above Mason and Dixon's
line. Every intelligent Southern
reader knows that to be a fact.
We very strongly suspect that this
misplaced attack of Capt. Hardy
on journalism was largely actuated
by self-interest.
If he was itching to point out to
visitors the evils of our State, and
10 deliver a moral lecture he might
have said something valuable on
the subject of pistol practice. If
he would have libel made a felony
what would he do with those who
resent insults with deadly revolv-
erS, which is already a high felony.
If personal journalism is a greater
offense than murder, why not burn
the editors to stakes.
HIS untlmely TRADE was but the
yelp of the hit dog. Mississippi is
comparatively free of personal
journalism, and pistol practice is
condemned by every law-abiding
citizen. That is the euil to stop.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-06-01

OUR Representative Stockdale
has decided to have a competitive
examination for the West Point
cadetship IN this Congressional
district. He has received a num-
Der of applications for the place,
but has decided upon the examin-
alton. 1t will be held at Ellisville,
on the 11th of June. The examin-
alton at West Point will talk place
on June Is, 16 and 18th.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-06-01
Arrest the Assassin.

R. B. Chatham is a fugitive from
Justice, having lett this county the
afternoon of the 9th inst. to avoid
arrest for the murder of John S.
Hoskins Jr., for which crime he is
now under indictment. The
officers throughout the State and
country will be acting in the inter.
est of law and order if they will
keep a lookout for and arrest him
and notify the sheriff ofHolmes at
Lexington, Miss.
Chatham is about 80 years of age,
with strong features that are some
thing thinner than usual with men
OF his size. He is six feet two
inches high, weighs about $50 TBS,
is very erect and walks with
deliberation, never seems 10 be in
a hurry. His eyes ire cold steel
blue, and his complexion is a ruddy
hue, while his hair is brown slightly
tinged with grey, and he has a rag
ged or thin chin of whiskers that is
something greyer than the hair Of
his head. He is a man to attract
attention in a crowd because of his
height and the other peculiarities
of his appearance. He is a fire.
quenter of saloons and disposed to
treat and be treated, but rarely
gets intoxicated enough to make
him stagger.
A reward will be offered for his
capture.
Ny brother editors throughout
country will confer a favor on a dis
tressed father If they will copy this
notice. j. s. HosKINs.
Lexington, Miss, May Is, 1888.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-06-01
TO ADVERTISERS.

The DEMOCRAT-STAR
is the oldest newspaper on the
Mississippi Gulf Coast; has a
larger bona tide circulation
than any other newspaper in
this section; therefore, it is
the BEST advertising med
ium. Advertisers, bear this
in mind.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-06-01

AND Col. w. X. Stuart, repre-
sentative from this county in the
immigration Convention did make
a rafting speech for his section,
and he did say something about
Ocean Springs.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-06-01

AMONG the fourteen candidates
Admitted into the Naval Academy
as naval cadets on Saturday last,
having passed both mental aud
physical examination, was w. d.
Gibbs, Jr., of Mississippi.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-06-01

We are truly sorry to hear that
Gen. J, A. Smith, real estate agent
of the paper city of Gulfport, had
his valise stolen while on his way
to Jackson. The land papers re-
lating to plot OF land around Gulf
port are very (G) valuable, and per-
haps cannot be substituted. What
a nifvi
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-06-01

Rev. j. B. GAMBRELL in q card
states that the full amount sent TO
the prosecution fund was $2,531.72
and that the expenses, not inclu-
ding personal expenses, amount to
about $4,000.
The Pascagoula democrat-star. (Pascagoula, Miss.) 1878-1920, 1888-06-01

WE have received the Yazoo
City Item, a neat, we'll printed
eight by ten four page weekly,
published by A. F. Barbour. It's
call home print" and we cordially
welcome the Item and the tripod,
and wish 1t long life and prosperity.