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The Washington critic., 1888-03-21
WASHINGTON, MARCH 81, 1883.
MIR nLAIms PEACE oFrEnING.

Senator Blair's Confederate Sol
der bill was rightly referred to by
Senator George yesterday as "peace-
Offering to the South. In its motive
il is thoroughly just and generous;
and we are inclined to agree with
Senator RiddlebeIger that it is correct
in principle.
SO long as appointments have to be
made and will continue to be made
under civil service rules from men
who at one time in the history of
their country We're disloyal to the Fed
eral Government, it seems proper that,
other things being equal, preference
should be given to those who were
disabled on the field. Not for the
reason that they took up arms against
The Government, as some Northern
Senators appear to think, but because
the fair assumption is that by reason
Of their disabilities incurred in the
military service, and not being bene-
hciaries of any pension legislation in
their favor, they have been reduced
to peculiarly necessitous circum-
stances.
Senators from the North oppose the
bill upon the ground that it places
Union and Confederate veterans on a
similar plane as to eligibility for ap-
pointment, and that in doing so Con-
gress would recognize the armed enc.
mics of the Government as having
superior claims to patronage.
Senators from the South antagonize
the measure for the reason that they
do not ask any such favors, and do
not want to be placed in the attitude
of asking for them; and furthermore
because as rule they do not believe
in discriminating between classes in
the distribution of appointments, but
that the best men should be selected
for offices independently of ante
cedent or extraneous considerations.
Both sides are partly right in their
opposition, but there is an evident
misunderstanding on the part of both
as TO the true meaning and purport of
iht pills Ahls bluil SNONiNS u6
: and absurd the idea that the provis-
ionsNf his bill are to be interpreted as
in the nature of reward" to Confed-
crate soldiers for their hostility to the
Government. He simply asks that a
discrimination be made in favor of
those men who suffered most, but
who were in no sense more disloyal
than those who suffered less, OF many
who suffered nothing. OF the latter
class not few are already in the serv-
ice of the Government.
Whether the former, by reason of
their broken health or crippled limbs,
are not entitled to,a certain degree of
preference, capacity and fitness being
equal, over others who possibly aided
INFRINGING on the war without expe-
riencing its distressful results, is the
real question at issue.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-21

There is scarcely danger of this unless
the Court comes to be governed by
prejudice or favoutism rather than u
wise discrimination in the considera-
ion Of applications. Its main object
should be to eliminate, as far rs posi-
BILE, the more obnoxious features OF
the traffic and place it in the hands Of
men with some sense of RESPONSE
bility, but of course IL will not do to
overdo even q good thing,
The Washington critic., 1888-03-21
PROPOSALS.
DROPOsALs FOR SUPPLIES FOR THE
Il pOSTOFFtCE DEPARTMENT AND
POSTAL SERVICE.
Posrorr1cr DErAnrMnNr.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., March 8, 1883.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
this Department until SATURDAY, the 9TH
Of April, 1888, at 10 o'clock noon, for fur
nishing wrapping paper, wrapping paper for
facing slips, twine, letter scales, postmarking
and rating stamps, rubber stamps, canceling
Ink, pads. paper, envelopes. rubber goods,
pens, penholders, pencils, Inks, mucilage,
glass goods, rulers folders, articles Of STEEL
rubber erasers, books, typewriter supplies
and miscellaneous stationery, in such guam.
titles of the different articles, respectively,
and at such times and from time TO time, as
they may bo. ordered, during the fiscal year
beginning July 1, 1888, and ending June 80,
1889, for the use of any branch of The depart
mental or postal service.
Blanks for proposals, with specifications
giving detailed statement OF the requirements
to be met In rosp.Jt 10 each article, and also
the estimated quantities probably 20 be re
quired Of each, and giving full instructions
rs to the manner Of bidding and conditions to
be observed by bidders will be furnished
on application 20 the superintendent of the
Division Of Postoflioe Supplies, Postoftice De-
partment, Washington, ID. G.
The Postmaster-Genera reserves the right
TO reject any or all bids. to waive technical
defects, and TO accept any part Of any bid
and reject the other part.
Don NJ. DICKINSON,
irnac lnt..( (Nfat,a aruI
The Washington critic., 1888-03-21
CRITICULAR.

Mamma inquireda small boy, "what
does il mean when they say book is
bound in Morocco ?"
ut means," replied the mother, "tho
style of the binding"
What is morocco, mammaY'
ut is a kind of leather
"Where does leather come from,
mammaW
ut comes Off Of an animal"
Mamma, what kind of an animal is
the morocco? Docs it look like a lion OF
an elephant~
The mother refuses TO answer any
funher questions, and the small boy
snillles.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-21

Mr. O'NEILL Of Missouri made a
manful and aggressive fight yesterday
for the right Of labor to be heard in
the House. His committee has done
a good deal of hard work this session,
and the Chairman is unquestionably
right in insisting that it shall not be
showed aside and out of sight. What
ever the character of the measures re-
ported may be, it is but fair that they
should be passed upon on their merits
and without delay. This is the way
10 expedite business, and O'Neill is to
be commended for his pertinacity and
congratulated on his success.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-21

The PHILADELPHIA North Amerteaa
fears that the License Court of that
city may hew too close 10 the line,
and by an excess of rigor in the dis
charge of its duties produce an un-
favorable reaction against the law.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-21
COUNTRY PROPERTY.


TOR SALE AND EXCHANGE-5I6 ACRES OF
IL land at Hyattsville, with small house.
81 800; 90 acres, l mile from above, Groom
$4,000: 40 acres at Ardwick Station, 8 miles
from city, b. and =. II. r., 500 per acre; 13O
acres, adjoining above, $40 per acre, lies well
to cut up into building lots; 95-acre farm 12-
10 miles from Forrestville, p. g. Co., Nd,
S4,500; l02 acres near above, small
house. IL miles, front on county road,
barn, orchard, etc, Spott-ylyania County,
Va, near courthouse, $4,000; $50 acres
prime timber land, mile front on road, same
county, S15 per acre; 525 acres desirable
land, Fairfax County, Va, 12 miles from
Alexandria, r. r. station on place with SUI
perior. granite quarry, $25 per acre; 700
acres in Charles County, Md, good improve
ments, orchards, tc.,$12 600. Any of the
above will be exchanged for city property.
THOS A. MITCHELL,
Real Estate Broker.
A2i II a Room A
The Washington critic., 1888-03-21
A FARM AND HOTEL SITE FOR SALE.

l56 acres of land near Washington City,
ten minutes walk from Bladensburg or WI
sons Stations. A grand view of the city and
country can be had from its highest elevation.
tilted by Prof. Frlstoe of Columbian Univer-
sity, Is upon II, and its curative qualities are
pronounced of great benefit to the dyspcptic
sufferer. splendid site for a summer hotel,
and stock in a hotel company there will be
taken for a portion of the purchase money.
Price, 5000 per acre for next 80 days. For
further particulars inquire of
l.. NJ. SAUNDERS & BRO,
1903 II stn W,
The Washington critic., 1888-03-21

The CINCINNATI Chamber of Conn
meTce is discussing bill prepared for
submission to the Legislature provid-
ing for the reorganization of the city
government by placing the control of
municipal affairs in the hands Of a
board of fifteen. II may be possible
the condition of affairs in Cincinnati
demands this, but whether it does
or not the idea is an excellent one, not
only for Cincinnati but for every large
city. We have tried it, or something
very similar to it, in Washington for
nearly ten years, and it has been
found to be eminently practicable,
economical and satisfactory, except
ing, possibly, to few who have no
taxes TO pay and no opportunity to
yet their hands on the taxes Of others.
We have, however, board of three
Commissioners with salaries of $4,000
a year each, instead of fifteen with
$4,000 a year each as proposed by
Cincinnati, And by the way three at
$5,000a year is all that Is necessary.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-21
EoR SALE AND REM.

LNOR RENT OR FOR SALE, ON VERY REA-
Il sonable terms, house S11 II st n o; g.
story brick, mod imps, stable In rear. Apply
TO 4. WHITE, 621 + st W; can deal direct
with owner.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-21
nrrICE nE THE CnMMIssInN FnR TIE

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSION FOR THE
~ construction OF the Congressional Ii
brary Building, No. 145 East Capitol street,
Washington, d. c.. March ], 1883. Sealed
proposals will bo received at tho Office Of this
Commission until ~ noon, on the 31st day of
March, 1888, for furnishing the dimension
stone required for the walls of the cellar or
sub.basement story. Of the Congressional
Library Building, TO be constructed In Wash
ington, d, c., upon the form Of proposals and
In accordance with the specifications and
plans therefor Copies of specifications, etc.,
will be furnished to intending bidders on APP
plication to the Architect, at this office, and
detailed plans Of the same may be seen at the
same Office on and after Thursday, March s.
1888. WILLIAM II. Villas,
EDWARD CLARK,
A II. SP0FFORD,
Commissioners
The Washington critic., 1888-03-21

lN PURSUANCE OF \ suggestion orig
inally made by Bishop Wilmer of
Alabama, Mrs, C. Clopton of Mont
gomcry has issued stirring appeal to
the Ladies' of the SOUTH urging
them TO unite in a general movement
for the erection of monument in
Washington to the memory of their
revered benefactor, William w. Cor
coran. She invokcs prompt and
cordial cooperation from each State,
and is confident that the desired fund
can be speedily raised. The monu-
ment is intended to be of q costly
character, to be executed by skillful
sculptor, and erected within the
grounds of the Louise Home. Mrs.
Clopton, formerly Mrs. Clay, is very
much in earnest about this matter, and
there is little doubt but what the OBJ.
ject in view will be successfully ac.
complished. twill be a touching and
appropriate symbol of the gratitude OF
Southern women to one whose heart
and purse were always open to their
needs.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-21

CONGRESSMAN TowNsHEND of the
Nineteenth Illinois District was unan-
imously renominated by the Demo
cratic convention held in McLeansboro
yesterday. His calling and election
are therefore sure for another term.
Mr.. Townshend's constituents are
wisely determined to have no change
so long as their well-tried representa-
tive continues to render them the sat
isfactory and able service which has
uniformly characterized his public
career.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-21


SPAIN PROPOSES TO CELEBRATE the
discovery of America by leaving off
the programme the country which
Columbus discovered. All right If
Spain can afford to make herself the
laughing stock of the civilized globe
10y such phenomenal blunder or in
territorial slight as this, we of the
United States will probably be able
to survive our omission from the list
of invited guests. 1t now remains for
the American nation, as a common
wealth of self.respecting people to
eclipse the narrow-gauged glories Of
Madrid by a Quadricentennial, to
which the whole world will be well
coined, and the highest forms of art,
genius and enterprise contribute.
PETITIONS FROM citizens Of Della
ware were presented by Mr.. Sauls-
bury in the Senate Monday praying
that the salaries of the keepers of the
Life-Saving Service be raised from
S700toSl 000a year, and the pay of the
surfmen increased to SO II month.
And so will THE CRiric, as well as the
citizens of Delaware, ever pray. The
pay the men now get is shamefully
low; hepay proposed is small enough
The Government should not be stingy
with the gallant fellows who devote
the best part of their lives to saving
the lives Of others.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-21

THEDLosT noe.
A lady lost her dog last week,
Aud this week when she went
To interview the butcher on
The style of meat for Lent
lie pointed to n sausage link
The lady turned TO look,
And when she said she'd take il home,
II wagged right Off the hook.
There is an area of low morality about
the average politician.
Cyrus w. Field has sold the n. Y. Mdii
and Erprsss to Elliott i. Shepard for
:500,0OO.
No longer is IL in the Field,
As II has been of old
A Shepard comes TO call IL up
And put il in the fold
The Washington critic., 1888-03-21

HeSsTo TIE ADVOCATES 2 !, II, OF PRoIIDI. n
DAY OF MARCH, at 8 p. M, o public meet
ing will be held at Masonic Temple, at which
several prominent speakers will present their
tistics on the bart of Yourselves, It will rive
MS pleasure to dlsprove the same. Mr.. Gallus
Th0mann of New York city, whose long work
in gathering statistics on many questions en-
titles him to a respectful hearing and his de-
ductions to careful consideration, will be
presented.
If you desire light on this controversy we
hope to see you there.
There Is another side TO this question be-
sides yours, and, every one whose conscience
still enters into questions of this kind, will
want to weigh both sides. Ample oppor.
tuh4y will be given TO you to respond and to
ply the statistician with questions, as well as
Il fair and impartial discussion.
Friends and foes are alike welcome.
THE COMMITTEE
The Washington critic., 1888-03-21

EOR SALE-A DESIRABLE FARM OF 256
II acres, in Fairfax Co., Va, 2 miles from
Bnrk's station; buildings in fair condition;
100 acres in cultivation; price $4,000; possi-
bly, better.
Also for sale, farm of IL acres, within one
mile OF village of Falls Church. Va fruit in
variety: comfortable 7-room house; tenement
house, rooms; good barn and farming i'm
plements; price 81 $50.
L. G. CUTTER & co.,
l1p3 II at N W
The Washington critic., 1888-03-21

Colonel Fred. Mussey the charming
and accomplished correspondent of the
Cincinnati Commercidt Gazette, is very
solid with his editor.in.chiof, Murat Hal
stead and Mr.. II. occasionally gives his
lieutenant an editorial puff. In the last
one, after little talIy, he concluded by
saying Mussey's letter in that issue was
alone worth the price Of two years sub
scription to the ca. This IN money
value, at Sl4 year, the CO.'S rate would
equal $2s. OF course the Colonel was
greatly tickled, and to celebrate the event,
and get joke on the editor, he invited
three friends TO a dinner which was to
cost S2s even. After the dinner the
Colonel sent bill for that amount, with
the editorial inclosed, to Mr.. H., and
awaited developments. They came in
this form:
OFFICE CoMMERcGAL.GAZErTE,
CGNcINNATf, ONO.
Colonel r. d. Husscy:
Your bill of S2S for dinner, with in
closure of editorial, received. In reply |
inclose you our bill for advertising in ed
itorial column: lines at S5 a line, S35.
Balance due, 81. Please remit, and
oblige, yours truly,
NJ. HALsTEAD.
1t was a very short letter, but it was
long enough, and now the Colonel is try
ing to explain it by saying he didn't
know the darn joke was loaded.
IN. CO.. sends in these two able efforts:
The object of removing the tariff from
wool is to promote morality by forcing
the lambs to stop gamboling on the
green.
Come, gentle spring,
Malarial mildness, come"
The Washington critic., 1888-03-21
FoR THE WAsmNGTON CRIrIc.
RITIAIIsM,

The true religion Knows no form
The bloody figure Of the Christ,
Nailed wiring on the cruel cross,
is but sign-board pointing ont
MANS inhumanityto man.
As well might we expect from this
The spirit Of the Christ II bears.
As that the sculptor, by his art.
Should ohisel from a butchers block,
The image Of Almighty God
w. j. l..
The Washington critic., 1888-03-21
INVESTORS N REAL ESTATE.

NEw~srO INVESTORS IN REAL ESTATE.
have several beautifully located pieces OF
property suitable for subdivision, near the
city on avenues extended, ranging from 30 20
800 acres which 1 offer at positive invest
ment prices.
Parties wishing TO invest will do well to call
on me before concluding their purchases.
have 80 acres, which has 1,600 feet front
age on the District line price only $4,000;
also 200 acres near the city, price S75 per
acre. Cash.
For the ready money have several posi-.
tive bargains.
s, TAYLOR SUIT,
400 on. M
The Washington critic., 1888-03-21
AUCTION SALES.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS AT AUCTION,
III FRIDAY, 23
AT
1924 p 81, 10 m.

A UCTION SALE OF FORFEITED PLEDGES.
"A II. X. FULTON, Auctioneer
will sell for l.. j. Sergeant and j. W. La
Tourette, at 1909 L st n W, their stock Of for.
feited pledges to date, viz: Diamonds, Gold
and Silver Watches, Clothing, Revovers,
etc, ON Thursday, the 22d instant commeno.
ing at 7:30 p. m.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-21
CCIENTIFIC AND EFFECTIVE spARRISe.

The most beneficial Of all exercises taught
by Prof, j. Q. Collins. Lessons in dumb bell
and Indian club exercises taught. Prof. Col
Inns will also give Natural Magnetic treat
ment AT bis residence. 7O8 ID st n W.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-21
MEDICAL.
DENTISTRY.

DR. DUKE, DENTIST, 715 liTH ST N W
~ Teeth extracted without pain, by aid of
me- Teeth filed 81. Perfect fitting sets OF
artificial teeth. Operations guaranteed.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-21
FOR RENT-HOUsEs.

Tor BENT-A o.ROON HOUSE WITH BATH,
IL n W, with all modern improvements, hot
and cold water, and small store for rent;
also family carriage for sale for S25. Apply
1923 Penn ave n W.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-21

FOR RENT
225 Paave, 3.story brick, 9rs and
StOrc.....s ,.,.s..s,.....s...,..&lO &lOb.1O
2025 Hillyer Place 3-story brick, II
RS, q m 1,..ssss..s..s..ss....... 1854
17O6 10Th st, 3story b. 10 RS, anil. 1000
016 81, 3-story b. II rs, q m i,...... 90 90
2002 II ST, 2story. and basement, b, o
Ts....st ssss..s.ss s.s.ssas.s.ssss.sssss bO w
1908 4 81, 3.story b. 81 RS, q m i...... $500
1927 Il st, 3.story b, 81 rs, m i...... $500
1855 Ohio ave, 2-story h, q RS, m i., $500
l46 n j ave g, 2.story b. Z RS, u mi. % 30
Groom cottage on Columbia Heights 2O.00
am i"... .,..,..................... " 14.oo
Inquire of NJ. NJ. PARKER,
1i1Q II ut
The Washington critic., 1888-03-21

EN0R RENT--IN ALEXANDRIA, VA, A
IL three.story brick dwelling; eight ro jms,
In good order; rent low; on Pitt street. near
DIXON, $40 Washington street, Alexandria,
Va.
E'OR RENT-NO. 130 EAST CAPITOL ST.,
IL 3-story brick, with back building, con.
tanning o rooms; rent $50 per month. Apply
No / 10 h ST Sc.
U'OR RENT-yERY COMFORTABLE HOUSES
j. at a low rent; near cars.
Slo l3th 81 u e'''''.s .'..''.''.'......"',SlO
swoRMSTEDT 81 BRADLEY,
927 st W.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-21

EOR RENT FOUR NEW GROOM BRICK
IL houses: one store, 9th and X SITS n g; one
broom frame, Grant ave and School ST, Mt.
Pleasant. BROWN & BRADLEY,
1881 81 n W.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-21

ETOR BENT-511 u ST N Il, 2.sTORY BRICK,
IL q rooms and bath, water and gas, rent
$50; also d31 9th ST II G, q rooms, all mod
imps, rent SlS 80. Inquire 435 9th st n e.
ENOR RENT-HOUSE 313 PA. AVE. N. W.
L. Inquire at JACKSON s. CO.'S, $40 Pa
The Washington critic., 1888-03-21

xhsz<=,, BIDS FOR NEW BUILDING, REFORM
w. SCHOOLS.
Contractors intending 70 bid on this lob are
invited TO call at office of Washington Archi-
tectural Iron and Bridge Works, 1d13 q 81 n
W, for prices on iron work.
EDWARD s. DENT,
Owner and Manager.
yhs-r=,,TO THE PUBLIC.--ALL CASES OF
bSSs cruelty TO children or animals in
the District Of Columbia should be promptly
reported TO the HUMANE SOCIETY, 010 i st
n W. Telephone call 0d7-d.
vaN=. SOUTHERN INVESTMENTS IN COAL,
HAes.a IRON AND TIMBER LANDS.
A. Il. Randle begs to call the special atten-
tion OF persons desiring to acquire such prop
erty In large or small tracts at tho very low
est prices. Full particulars on application.
Address 3O3 9TH st. n W., Washington. ID. @.
NNSScS, WISE MEN PLACE THEIR ORDERS
bN~sSh for shirts early In spring so as 10
have them broken in for hot weather.
Call on
P. T. HALL, 90s F st W.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-21
SPECIAL NOTICES.

Come, gentle spring,
Malarial mildness, come.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-21

L'OR SALE-CORNER LOT; $50 FEET on
IT. 18th st by 40 on A st y g; good location
for medium sized houses; bargain.
THOMAS A. MITCHELL,
O31 81. Room 4.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-21

1t was a very short letter, but it was
long enough, and now the Colonel is try
ing to explain it by saying he didn't
know the darn Joke was loaded.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1888-04-12
AVIS a nos retardatalres.

Noa abonnes se sont rendus En-
bon nombre a l'appel que nous
leur uvons fait de payer leu1
Advancement, nous les en- remer-
cions bien ccrdiaiement. Nous es-
perons que les retardataires feront
diligence ct comprendront que
nous ne pouvons pas leur envoyar
notGe journal pendant des annees
It Gas anne s sans sAnumeratlon
sucune.
Nous pr6venons ceux qui sont
de plus dun an en- retard pour lie
Placement de leur Announcement que
leur compte sera remis n%ecessaire.
meut entire les mains dun avocat.
lis fercnt douc beaucoup mieux de
s~'executer que d'attendra a avoir
DIES ennuis ct aes frais q payer.
Tout argent devra nou etre
transmits par lettre enregistr6e
on par mandat sur poste don't Il
cout sela a nos charges ct que nos
debiteurs pourront dedulre du
montant quilts nous doivent. Nous
accepterons aussl DIES tlmbres pos.
ties de un on deux centins.
Echo de l'ouest. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1883-1929, 1888-04-12
NOS PR0PRIETAIRESIN

Nous sommes heureux de repro
duire CT dessous IN article paru
dams lie National de Plattsburgh
du 5 courant. Nous esperons Que
nos lecteurs nous sauront gre de
!eur montrer que, du moins dams
]'esprit de nos compatriotes de
(Est, ce ne sont pas les propr76
taues qui manquent paru,i nous.
lis vermont de plus avec quelle ia
elite on onctroie a certu.nes per
sonNes proprl6tes ct influence jus
qu'alors absolument irconnues par.
mi nous.
Les C:inAdiens F;'alcals all Mn
neSOta.
(Suate.)
Nj. LIE REDACTEUR.
Les autres proprietaires sont: e
j. L'H6rauit, 6chevin du premier
quarter; Q. Tessier, JUICE de paix
de la partie Est de la VILE; C.
March s%sault, usinier ct mccain
cien; Eusebe ct Edmond Pelletier,
peintres entrepreneurs; f. Chabot,
hotelie'; f. Ouimette, bote]ier; T.
E, Riviere, pharmacle; Dr. Godfroi
Deziel, Joseph Marcoux, marchand
de c]haussures; Pierre Page, Cpl
cier; Joseph Faubert, barber; Lu
CT. Il Lafebvre, barber; Pierre Jas.
fo'geron ct voiturior; A. H.
.r6pannier, marchand de confec
E. Ir6pannier, constructeur
.'egllses. ct entrepreneur;; J. Ri
forgerop; A Fortier, bou-
cher; Vital ct Napoleon Campbell,
achat ct vente do bien fonds; Der
yeron ct Rochefort, achat ct vente
lie bien fonds; Louis Bolduc, en-
5]repreneur de points; H. E. Ian
1rle, tr6sorier pour deux societies
ct premier commits. Nombre de jeu-
ne gems occupent DIES places lu-
,ratives CONNIE commits dams les
neilleures maisons de commerce.
.ette liste peut SO continuer; mails
,eci doit suffire pour montrer a nos
,ompatriotes de l'Etat la marche
progressive, marche religieuse ct
DIES Canadiens de cette
7ille. Arrives icl pauvres, par le
;ravail ct l'6nergie lis sont parve
1us a la hauteur DIES nations qui
es environment. les plus infuents
'ont Bernard Cloutier, j.. J. L'H6,
'ault, 0. Tessier, w. Bouret, DIR.
Ed Pelletier ct Louis
Laramee. IA Suivre.
HENNEPIN.