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The Washington critic., 1888-02-18
NOTES AND GOSSIP.

HENRY CLAY never smoked-not even
n Henry Clay cigar or "A Clay pipe
PUCK.
Ex-CoNGREssMAN RAY of Lancaster n.
H., and wife, have gone on a pleasure
trip to California.
WHEN A MAN is found guilty of fcirculat-
ing scandal in Morocco his lips are rubbed
with cayenne pepper.
QUEEN KAPIoLANI says that the London
police are great men and more powerful
than the King of Hawaii.
MRs. LANeTRY's interest in n silver
mine is another convincing argument
that she is great actress.
IT is ESTIMATED that in the year 1900
the United States will have population
of nearly one hundred million.
BUFFALO BILL THINKS of making his
home in England and is said TO be nego-
tiating for the purchase of the Alexandra
Palace.
THE EMPRESS OF JAPAN has ordered an
entire new wardrobe from Worth. Gill
bert and Sullivan will have to remodel
'The Mikado."
THE AUSTRIAN Court has decided to re-
CelVe DurOH anu DarOlleSS AlDerC ltOInS-
child, against whom the court doors have
been closed for twenty years.
The REV. Mr.. HUSBAND of England is
preaching against marrying. The fact
bat he has been a husband all his life
gives "uai''N'"al weight to his teachings.
SIX YOUNG LAb-,vr of Grand Rapids
Mich, have formed a "nIJIlo Rro,vn In,
Club" 1t might be a great institution II.
Iowa or Kansas, but what's the good of it
in Michigan?
YAM PHoN LEE, the Chinese graduate o (
Yale, who married New Haven lady
not long ago, is to be one of the editors of
weekly newspaper called the Chinese
Erdngelist, soon 10 appear in New York.
A PROFESSOR in the Edinburgh Uni.
versity is devoting a good deal of his
time to estimating the horse power oil
whales. School-boys will, no doubt,
be deeply interested in his calculations.
APpLE TAPIooA PuDDIEe.--Cover' the
bottom Of the pudding dish with sliced
apples. Put little sugar and lemon peel
on them and bake till tender; add little
water if needed. Soak one-half package
Of tapioca in one quart of warm water and
a little salt over night; pour over the
apples and bake one hour. Serve with
cream and sugar.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-18
PATRIOT AND POLITICIAN.

Mr.. Childs is a master of the art of
declination, or "declinature," as one
Of our hypercritical correspondents
would have it.
Nothing could be clearer, more de-
cided or more impregnably fortified
at every point against the possibility
of misconstruction than his announce
sSent that under nv circumstances
will he permit the use of his name as
a candidate for the Presidency, and
that even if his name were used with
out authority and he were placed in
the field and elected, he would not ac.
cept the office.
Nothing more, of course, will be
heard of the Childs boom.
1t would appear unnecessary to be
thus explicit, but politicians have
often proved deceptive in matters of
this kind, and as shown by results,
have sometimes issued manifestoes
designed to promote the very object
that they pretended to repudiate.
Mr.. Childs leaves no loophole of
doubt as to what he means.
We do not say that Mr.. Blaine is
not equally sincere in his letter of with
drawal, or that he did not intend it as
conclusive against the presentation
of his name at Chicago; but there are
differences Of opinion throughout the
country as to the real significance Of
his declarations.
Even members of his own party are
not altogether satisfied that he would
refuse the Presidential nomination if
it were pressed upon him.
Had he supplemented his declina-
tion, as Mr.. Childs took particular
pains to do, with the further emphatic
utterance that even If elected to the
Presidency he would not accept it,,
that would have effectually disposed
of his boom also. AS it is there are
"donbting Thomases' who insist
npon thinking that Mr., Blaine is not
out Of the list of candidates.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-18
TaImage ON Woman's Rights.

"What / am most anxious for is that
woman, not waiting for the rights denied
her or postponed, promptly and decis-
lively employ the rights she already has
in possession. Some say she will be in a
fair way to get all her rights when she
gets the right to the ballot-box. | wish
that the experiment might be tried and
settled. / would like 10 see all women
vote and then watch the result. do not
know that it would change anything for
the better. Most wives and daughters
and sisters would vote as their husbands
and fathers and brothers voted. Nearly
all the families that 1 know are solidly
Republican or Democratic or Prohibit
ton. Those families all voting would
make more votes. but no difference in the
result. Besides that, as now at the polls
men are bought up by the thousands,
women would be bought up by the thou
sands. The more voters the more oppor-
tunity for political corruption. We have
several million more voters now than are
for public good.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-18
FOR RENr-uousrc


LrOR RENT-BRI0R HOUSE 7i7 30 ST y W.
II 6rs, water, etc; rent, $40.
b. LEONARD,
407 az 50 W.
FOR RENT-Brick house s11 2d st sw, bet
II and ], q rs; rent, S10.
n. LEONARD
d07 40 ST W.
FOR RENT-Brick house 723 Delaware
ave, bet and II sts W, 4 RS; rent, S11.
u, LEONARD,
407 4M st s W.
FOR RENT-Brick house in alley bet LIST
and I'd SITS and i and q sts 8 W, Q RS; 81.
II. LEONARD,
d07 ~ ST s W.
FOR RENT-Brick house ON II 81, bet Sd
and 4J6 sts sw, . rs; rent, S13. 80.
b. LEONARD,
d07 Az sts W.
FOR RENTcFramo .,n house. No. ai2 X st 5
b. LEONARD
407 AZ stsw.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-18
GEITJCuLAR.
In the old mans oflice:

I'm the old mans Office:
Father SO You are q count2
Count: Yeos, sare.
Father; And you want to marry my
daughter
Count. Yoes, sare.
Father: You know she is rich2
Contemplating Yees, sare.
Father; How do ] know You are a
oount2
Count; have one patent of nobility,
sare.
Father: Oh, you are patent count, are
you ? Well, good morning. I'm an old
fogy, and III be burned II I'm going to
have any of these new-fangled son-in-laws
about my house. Good morning, count,
good morning.
In the sweet by-and-by:
st. Peter, at the gate, to stranger there:
Well what do you want?
Stranger: | want 10 enter.
81. Peter: Who are yeu2
Stranger Jay Gould.
st. Peter: Where's the earth?
Stranger: / left IL when came here.
ST. Peter: Oh, did your Walk in. I
guess the newspapers have been lying
about you.
a little Chicago boy was paying visit
of several weeks to an aunt in Philadel-
| phia. One day, after he had been there
long enough to get acquainted, he was
standing at the window looking out on
the street in a reflective mood, and his
aunt came in.
"Auntie, isn't Philadelphia very good
city ?' he asked.
ayes, Tommie, believe its reputation
for piety Is superior to that of any city in
the land"
II thought so,n said Tommie, in all
seriousness, "for it's Sunday every day IN
tile week"
Hereafter:
First Lady; Has your husband quit
smoking yet?
Second Lady-just returned from the
Far West: Well, he ought to by this time;
he's been dead six months
Let her r. l. p:
"Tbe canvass for the Presidency is badly
ripped in number of places" s."-LCRrrrc,
Feb. IL. 1t should be promptly rp-aired.
CONSTANT READER.
"a new shoe-lasting machine has been
invented" said a machinist to his wife as
he laid down his paper.
"Well, John, for gracious sake" replied
the good woman, "get half dozen and
let's try them on the children"
"Your husband is a self-made man, be-
lieve,n remarked gentleman to q Con-
gressmans wife.
"Yes," she replied, her plumage puff
ing up with pride, Eyes, he is the anarch-
ist of his own fortune"
Avenue 'Dude-To Another One: All,
Cholly, old boy, what did you give for the
new suit?
The Other One; Aw, gave him year
TO collect his bill in.
Society Girl Mamma, Mr.. De Pension
has asked me to marry him, and | told
him l would refer the matter to you.
Mamma Is he rich, daughter?
Daughter No, mamma, he has only
$1,000 year.
Mamma Well, daughter, handle him
carefully. Two thousand dollars is a
good deal more now than IL was at the
beginning of the season.
, "That form has gone down." remarked
aprinter to the pressman, when they saw
drunken man tumble into the gutter.
I
The Washington critic., 1888-02-18
THE SHIP OF DREAMS.


When silent lies the sleeping town
In its profoundest rest,
There Is ship comes sailing down
Upon the Rivers breast.
White-winged as that enchanted swan,
She saileth through the night,
And purple grows the gloom upon
The magic Of her flight.
The barque she bears no mortal name,
No crew Of mortal mould,
ulysses's ship OF song and flame,
OF cedar wood and gold
She Is the ship that Turner knew
ON the enchanted seas,
She floats far isles of music through,
And Isles OF memories.
And she Is mystically iraught
With dreams remembered long,
That drift on all the tides Of thought
And all the seas Of song.
She hath Ulysses by her helm,
As in the Olden time;
This ship OF a diviner realm,
And of fajTer cline.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-18
Lost His Hearings.

ST. Peter lin response to knock at the
gate)-Aren't you from Chicago, young
mann
Young Man-Yes SIR
St. Peter-Well, you've lost your way
Go back to the forks of the road and turn
down. n.-[New York Sun.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-18
Rather a slartIing Change.

"And why did you leave Mrs. Muhet?'
"oh, she changed her color"
"Did what?n
Changed her color. Meand two other
ladies did her worruk, but she sint us off,
and got lot Of impedint naygurs in the
place av u.s. Harper's Bazar.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-18
geography as She is Learned.

In recent examination under the
United States civil service rules in this
city one of the geography questions pro-
pounded was: Name the highest moun,
the answers was pixies Peak, Chesa-
peake and Peek-a-boo." Philadelphia
Tall
The Washington critic., 1888-02-18
veA1a,LEwIs CUNNINGHAM,
STOCK, BOND AND NOTE BROKER,
Has removed his office to
GOA 18TH ST w
vAvss,,OFFICE OF THE COMMISSIONERS
NfssEa OFTHE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.

W<sla Ot tTHE DlSThlCTOFCO COLUMBIA.
WASHINGTON, ID. O., Feb. 10, 1888.
Notice is hereby given that on THURSDAY,
March /, 1888, the lease Of the fish wharf and
fish stalls in the cities of Washington and
Georgetown will be sold by public auction
for the term Of one year from March 1, 1888,
as follows:
At O'Clock p M, upon the premises. four
fish stalls In the Georgetown Market-House
to the highest bidder. Terms, cash in ad-
vance. Also, at o'clock p. m. on the same day
on Is street, between 7th and 9th streets north
west, In front of the fish stalls Of (Centre)
Washington Market all rights and privileges
granted or allowed by the laws of the COR
poration Of Washington. to establish wharves
or docks for the landing, cleaning and sale of
fish in the city of Washington, and no wharf
OF dock shall be deemed eligible unless sit.
uated at some point on the north side of the
Potomac River, between 11th street east aud
14th street west, to the highest bidder
Terms: One hundred dollars TO be paid on
the day OF sale and the residue to be paid
within FIVE days from the day of sale.
BY order of the Board Of Commissioners,
District of Columbia.
w. b. WEBB,
S. +. WHEATLEY,
c. W. RAYMOND,
Commissioners.
THOMAS DOWIING Auctioneer
The Washington critic., 1888-02-18

THERE'S 4 RrPuBMcAN split in
Indiana. Harrison and Gresham are
the splitters. It's a mighty poor
State that can't raise a split, since
Blaine wrote his letter.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-18

POLITICIANS have almost forgotten
President Cleveland and Governor
Hill since the Blaine letter gave them
something else to talk about.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-18

CHAuNcEY NJ. DEPEw is feeding his
boom on terrapin and champagne.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-18
.-NnTICr.

E2sec -
All stockholders and subscribers 10 stock OF
tho "Glymont Steamboat Company of the Dis
trict of Columbia" are hereby notified that
there will be a meeting Of the stockholdcrs
company held at No. CIT Louisiana Avenue
between sixth and Seventh streets northwest,
In Washington, ID. O., on the 16th day OF
ing and receiving the unpaid installmeDt Of
40 per cent. on said stock ordered by the
Board of Directors at a meeting held october
%, 1887, being the second or final assess
ment.
All subscribers are therefore hereby notified
to nay said assessment TO the proper officer OF
said company on or before tho date above
shares Of stock subscribed for and all prevl-
Gus payments made thereon"
n II TUOMpsON cecrptarv
The Washington critic., 1888-02-18

NS-asGAS FIXTURES, SLATE MANTELS,
w. Latrobe Ranges and Furnaces,
Plumbing, Heating and Timing.
y. s. SHEDD BRO,
43Q 9th At u W.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-18

THE PROPOSITION brought forward
by the Citizens Committee Of One
Hundred to devise u new form of
government for this District does not
meet with favor at the Capitol. As
far as can be learned the sentiment
of the District committees is unani-
mously opposed TO such change.
The members OF both the Senate and
House committees who have given
most attention to District affairs are
fully convinced that the present
form Of government could not be adj
vantageously changed, nor a better
adjustment made of the relations be-
tween the Federal and local govern
mpntS
The Washington critic., 1888-02-18
tlrSa=.TO INVESTORS IN REAL ESTATE

BGsar INVESTORS IN HEA. ESTATE
have several beautifully located pieces of
property suitable for subdivision, near the
city on avenues extended, ranging from 20 to
800 acres, which l offer at positive invest
ment prices.
Parties wishing 10 invest will do we'll to call
on me before concluding their purchases.
have 36 acres, which has 1000 feet front
age on the District line, price only $4,000;
also 200 acres near the city, price 975 per
acre. Cash.
For the ready money have several posi-.
tive bargains.
s. TAYLOR SUIT,
400 9th ST. n, w.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-18
r@@FIREI FIREI FIREI

II you want the CHEAPEST, CLEANIsT
and MOST ECONOMICAL FUEL, buy Wash
ington Gas Companys COKE.
JOHNSON BROTHERS,
Sole Agents.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-18

found elsewhere in these columns,
will satisfy all on this point.
But there is another consideration
which will unquestionably influence
large patronage, and that is one Of
patriotism. The object in view APP
peals to the best feelings Of the pub
lie. To enable the comrades Of the
Grand Army TO minister to the neces-
sites of those Of their number who
are in distress is the incentive which
will actuate. the majority of those
who will invest their money at the
Fair. That there is destitution in
their ranks is true, and no appeal to a
generous public in aid of such men is
ever unheeded. IT is, therefore, safe
to predict that the object will be fully
attained, and the only rivalry to be
expected is that to see which can dc
the most to make the Grand Army
Fair cn1ihently successful.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-18
EOR RENT.

FOR RENT
House No. 1923 Vermont avenue. contain.
ing IL large rooms, 2 alcoves and 2 bath
rooms; all in good order. Apply to
JAMES q. SPRIGG,
1101 N Y ave.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-18
THOMAS BOWLING. Auctioneer.
tM=sPECIAL NOTICE.

DIR, JAMES RADCLIFFE, 715 18th st. n.
W., has arranged for administering Oxygen
Gas TO Irregular patients: that Is, such as re-
quire only inhalations Of the remedy Terms
and particulars on application.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-18

III l.. RUST,
Ill. Real Estate, Loans and Insurance,
zoos Street Northwest.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-18

NIARINPS DANCING ACADEMY, 9TH AND
NI # sts-Mr. Marini's classes are now
ready for the reception OF pupils. For
Misses and Masters Tuesday and Saturday;
Thursday evenings. For particulars send for
circular
The Washington critic., 1888-02-18
yAe1sTHE COLUMBIA TITLE INSURANCE

of the District Of Columbia,
having moved into its new fre.proof
building, corner Of 9th and Il
streets n W, announces TO its friends and the
public generally that IL is now ready for the
business Of insuring titles, issuing abstracts
and certificates of title, preparing deeds, &C.,
mortgage and transfer Of District real es-
tate.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-18
FOR SALE-LOTs.

ROR sALE-LOTs IN sQUARE 152, EACH
H 16xs7Ia, at zoe per SO II.
Lot south Side p st, bet n Capitol and 1st SITS
n w, 20x00, at doc per so 1t.
TYLER a RIInHEREORD.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-18

Corner lot, 1I5 n front and "a II deep, near
Dupont Circle; this lot offers an exceedingly
fne chance for block Of buildings and can
, ,SN9lHiJjir rTAsaiNGToN REAL ESTATE co.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-18

UORS RSALE-DEsIRABLE LOTS IN LIE DROIT
II Park. GURLEY BROS, 1919 II st.
The Washington critic., 1888-02-18
LOST AND FOUND.

r OsT-.A SMALL SILVER SKYE TERRIER,
IL wearing nickel collar with paddock
and pink ribbon; answers 10 the name of
Fritz; a suitable reward will be paid II de-
livered at 1885 Mass ave.
II OsT-FEBRUARY IA LADY'S BLACK
IL Astrakhan Muff. A liberal reward will
be paid for It's return to 1925 18th stnw.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-10

A gentleman was snowbound in One
opta. N. Y, the other day whose wits
stood him in good stead. He had ex-
pected to be in Boston The next day and
his funds were runping low As soon as
he found an indehnite stay was necessary
he endeavored 10 telegraph to Boston for
money, but the wires would not work
and he was IRONICALLY referred bv the
operator to the express agent. So to the
agent the traveller went, but not to query
about getting the money from Boston.
He handed out his gold watch and asked
the agent to send it to himself at Boston,
C. o. D, SIS. Oh, yes, the agent could
do thst; he couldn't send it at once, but
when the blockade WAS raised the watch
should go forward. The bsfgain was
struck, the agent handed the traveller his
SIS and the watch arrived the day sitter
the traveller reached home.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-10

Az old hermit of Mound Valley, New.
has been adopted by q lot Of jack rabbits,
The man lives alone in ranch, and de-
votes himself to stock raising. AS he
doesn't try TO raise vegetables the rabbits
could do him no harm, and so he has
never tried to drive them away. They
soon became very tame, and, as the jack
rabbit Is rather an sffectionste animal
anyway, they kept making more
advances and trials of friendship until
they and the old man have become
quite sociable. When he goes out after
his cows two or three dozen rabbits will
come trooping along after him, leaping
around him, running between his legs
and nibbling his fingers. They often In
wade his cabin, leap on his bed and
skirmish around after something to eat.
He has taught some Of the more inteili-
gent rabbits number Of tricks, sgch ss
jumping over bar or through ring,
walking on their hind legs and jumping
over one another like leap frog.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-10

elder Gay say to chief justice with
mustache? That is an innovation for
which 70 precedent can be found in the
lopg Inc OF illustrlous judges whose
busrs sdorn the court room where their
distinguished successor will soon be seat-
ed. Even Americas great humorist, in
his authentic history OF the "Rise Of the
Mustgcpe." could not In the widest
flight Ct fancy see the face of Chief JUS
lice so adorned. Bot so 1t is. Thus far
we hsve already come. Whist dire pre-
dictions che fathers" would have made
concerning such al event can be better
imagined than described. Nothing less
than "cheos come agsin."
Scarlet and ermine were the robes they
wore in the primitive court, with clean
shaver faces and powdered hair drawn
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-10

Among his Relatives.
LOUISVILLE, KY, May s DIR. Everett
Wagner, sn eccentric physician living
near Elmenton. Metcalfe county, left the
following will:
By the grace OF God, amen. 1, Everett
Wagner, being of sound mind and dispos-
ing memory and realizing the uncertain
ties OF life, do make this my last will and
testament, hereby revoking any former
or other will L may have made. have
lived q secluded lie, and for that
cumulated as much Of this worlds
my beloved relatives, knowing that l am
about to die, ana believing me, as they
have heretofore called me, q miser, sup
pose my wealth very large. Although mp
to this time they have stunned me almost
entirely, they Cannot now do
too much for me, and nearly
every one of them has visited
me in these my last hours, and given ne
gentle hints thst they would like TO hsve
q small trinket of some kind by which to
remember their beloved relative.
On account Of their former treatment,
and their gentle hints, l now take this
method Of satisfying their desires, and
by this, my last will and testament, will
and beeuesth them IS follows:
First, I give to ny beloved brother,
Napolean Bonapsrte Wsgner,my left hand
and arm. Second, give to my beloved
brother, George W. Wagner, my right
hand snd arm.
Similarly he disposes of eyes, nose,et :,
to other relations and says il any be for
gotten, ihe dissecting surgeon shall sup
ply the lack-frst come, first served. The
remainder is to be buried il potters' field
The executor and surgeon each are TO re-
ceive $500. The residue Of his estate ia
to go to public charities In Metcalf coun-
~. The estate is worth $4,000.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-10

By the time Marshall arrived on the
bench the scarlet robe had given way to
the black elk robe, still dear to
the heart OF the judges. But Gus
tomsry suits of solemn black and
small clothes continued to be the dress
both Tor bar and judges. "The lean and
slippered psntslo0n" made slow progress
on that hign trlbunat for msny years,
even after pantsloons were 10 common
vogue on the streets. The great Pinck-
ney, Attorney General for Madison, YVES a
famous danny ss well IS being the ablest
lawyer OF his time. He wss daring
enough TO appear IN court ana set fash
ion in colors for the lawyers His dress
was blue coat with brass buttons, buff
waistcost, buckskin breeches ana top
boots. He wore the Brummell cravst.
which required high art to put on and lie.
His hair vas short and uppowdered. But
the bar generally stuck to black, even
after pantaloons came fully into fashion.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-10
SENSATIONAL DIVORCE CASE,
Prominent Personages Inv cd In tho Les.
ter Garter Case.

PromInenJ Personages Involv ed In tho Lea,
ter Garter Case.
CHICAGO, ILL, May "a wealthy
New York merchant and lawyer OF the
same city were to-day put upon the list
with the actor, Kyrle Bellew. and many
other well known people who are IN
pleasantly involved in the sensational
divorce proceedings between Lester Car
ter, the Chicago lawyer, and his hand
some wife, Mrs. Caroline Louise Carter.
The accusation against the merchant
is made in an affidavit by hrs. Mary 81.
Morrissey OF Jacksonville, Fla, flied to.
day on behalf Of the husband, Carter.
Mrs. Morrissey is now part owner OF
winter resort in Jacksonville, but was
iormely employed at toe Cooper house,
Cooperstowni N. Y where Mrs. Carter
and her baby boarded for time. At s
ball given il the hotel in August, 1882,
Mrs. NorrisSey was asked by Miss Dors
Crittenden, VINO was one OF the dancers,
to pin up her skirt which had become
bose. To do SO Mrs. Morrissey
went to her room with Miss Crittenden.
The gas Jet was near window looking
out on the hotel grass-plst, and IS Mrs
mOHilSseS tuTnSu up tu6 hnS SIG BAN
Mrs. Carter and the New York merchant
on the grass in compromising position.
Mrs. Morrissey asked Miss Crittendon TO
hand her pitcher Of water. The con-
tents OF the pitcher were dashed by Mrs.
Morrissey below. Both arose hurriedly
and disappeared. Mrs. Carter wss wear
ing lighL-colored silk dress, and Mrs.
Morrissey saw her afterwards entering
the hotel and noticed how the elegant
garment was splashed. Mrs. Morrisseg's
aft iavit then tells how, in 1888, ct a m.
she suddenly came upon James A. Price,
q New York lawyer, standing just inside
the door of Mrs Carter's room with Mrs.
Carter. The latter WAS in her night
dress. Mrs. Morrissey also enc ountered
Mrs. Carter In the hall one
night, embracing military officer. On
dissemination Mrs. Morrissey reluct-
sntly gave the name Of the merchant as
Nj. Gregory. she did not know his mi
tials. He WAS cottager at CooperstoWn
ana married man.