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The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
NOTES AND GOSSIP.

THERE ARE "a prohibition counties in
Michigan, and more coming.
ROYAL c. TAFT of Providence is the
Republican candidate for Governor of
Rhode Island.
MosT PEOPLE believe in "the greatest
good to the greatest number" and their
greatest number is number one,-[Puck.
GOVERNOR LEE of Virginia ate dinner
Saturday night with the Friendly Sons
of st. Patrick of New York It took
place at Delmonico's.
AT THE ANNUAL ELECTION of the New
York Lotos Club, held Saturday evening,
Whitelaw Reid was elected president and
Thomas W. Knox secretary,
WILLIAM REED has been forty-two
years on thepolice force of Pittsburg, and,
though 6S years of age, is still in active
service as captain of the Central Station.
THE "ARGoNAUTs OF 40" residing in
Pittsburg and vicinity held their annual
banquet last Thursday, fifteen survivors
OF the original four hundred being pres
ent.
GENERAL Il. BURD CRUDE, captain of
the First City Troop of Philadelphia and
commander of the Grand Army Depart
hiphe VI %'Sh JSloNyl 10 oSllOuoly III III
Florida.
FREDERICK w. PARAMoRE of st. Louis,
whose hrst wife was Miss Nellie Hazeltine,
the noted belle and beauty, was married
last week to Miss Harriet Howell of Phil
adelphia.
THE HOTEL REGISTERS of the City of
Mexico show that 6s1 American tourists
visited the capital in January and Feb
ruary, of whom fourteen were from the
District of Columbia.
SENATOR HAwLEY says that Mr.. Ingallss
recent speech was "a splendid defense of
our veteran soldiery." The references to
Hancock and Mcclellan were not the
speech, but "merely incidents"
"WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GIT oFF?n
asked conductor Of venerable Irish
woman. "Shure, sir" said she, "its ave.
nue. something between and @, and it
moight be DIN. Y Tribune.
MRs, LANADRID's coffee stands in New
York not only were not suspended, but
did rushing business during the late
blizzard Many poor people being out of
coal, they served an admirable purpose.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19

seem as II .i the newspapers in the
District should unite in one grand
chorus of approval, not now and then,
or timidly and indecisively, but right
along, continuously and earnestly
The subject cannot be kept too promi-
nently before Congress or the people.
What are some Of our contemporaries
afraid of that they keep so much in
the background? 1t is neither patri-
otic nor public spirited. The people
at large will unquestionably indorse
the bill. The proposed structure wRl
constitute one of the grandest and
most enduring adornments of the
National Capital--a monument of
which the whole country will be
proud--and Congress should be urged
to pass the necessary legislation at its
present session.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
a TRIBUTE.


| know face enchanting, sweet,
A paradise of beauty, where
The silken gold hangs low 10 greet
With sOftiest kiss the rOSe-bush fair:
And where the bright smiles ever meet
To chase away all pain, all care.
1 know heart as true as steel,
Which never thought inconstant knows;
But year by year, through woe, through veal.
With cllnglng trustfuness II grows
II such may be-more true, more leal,
AS pure and tenderas the rose,
Is II cOnceit the world 10 show
That this fair face, this heart of gold,
Are mine, because the world says so
Whose right II Is 10 give or holdy
Nayl It's my fond hearts ceaseless flow
OF tribute, never fully told.
! follow where her will may lead
A captive ready TO obey;
With naught Of yearning 10 DO freed
With no protesting word TO say.
She my sweetheart Oh, no, indeed!
My daughter, years old to-day.
-lLouls Francis Ballou.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
WASHINGTON, MARCH 10, 1883.
AN EXTRAORDINARY QUESTION
OF PRIVILEGE,

u may be doubted whether there has ever
been time when the United States Senate
fell so far short of realizing the expectations
cf the trainers of the Constitution as now.
During the past three years the
Senate has distinctly doaenerated. This Is
largely due TO n lowering Of the standard of
membership. Mllionaires who
would themselves laugh at the idea of their
being statesmen, now deem themselves eligi-
tle TO place in what has been called "the
plea.antest club in the country and rich
men are elected, who every citizen Of their
States knows would never be as much as
mentioned for the position II they were poor
Too often men of this class are further dis
qualified for dsinterested service of the pub
lie by their Affiliations with great corpora
lions. In other cases the corporations either
secure the election of men who have always
heen known simply as railroad lawyers, and
continue so TO be known after their election
or they virtually bribe men with whom they
have previously had no relations by paying
enormous retainers to Senators who will have
TO pass upon measures affecting their inter.
ests. Independence and courage Is not to be ex-
pected from men of this sort, and there are so
many such men that they necessarily affect
the tone Of the rest. The consequence Is that
the Senate as now constituted Is NOT q con-
servative body, which can be depended upon
to resist popular passion and TO rise superior
10 the arts of demagogy; but, on the contrary,
appears 70 yield quite as easily as the House
of Representatlves-ifno indeed, more easily
to considerations Of personal and temporary
advantage York Evening Post.
This is q somewhat severe and
sweeping indictment-enough so, we
should think, to call the whole Senate
to its feet on question of privilege.
Not that much of anything is ever ac-
complished by rising to such questions
as these, but it is a sort of habit that
Senators and Representative have
fallen into whenever they are person.
ally reflected upon by the press; and
if ever there was a newspaper reflec-
tion, directly, wilfully and scandal
ously personal, it is what we have
quoted above from our esteemed New
York contemporary.
But who is going to lead off in the
uprising?
1t is a wholesale case. No partic-
ular Senator is mentioned, but the en-
tire body is assailed. There are 50
manly hiiillOilullco, laughing dJ llC
idea of their being where they are; 50
many men disqualified by their af-
filiation with great corporations; so
many who have received enormous
retainers;" so many who are conse-
quently lacking in independence and
courage" that the "tone Of all the
rest is affected by breathing the same
vitiated athosphele.
What is the Senate golAs 70 do about
ito call the roll. Let somepoI;. rise
to vindicate the majesty of this august
conclave. 1t cannot afford to rest un-
der such overwhelming and con-
demnatory aspersions.
What says the brave and magnani-
NOUS Riddleberger to graphing with
the crisis in behalf of his much-cal-
umniated colleagues?
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
OFFICE on TnE COMMIssIoN FOR TnE

OFFICE OF THE COMMISSION FOR THE
~ construction Of the Congressional Ii
brary Building, No. 1d5 East Capitol street,
Washington, d. O., March 1, 1858. Sealed
proposals will be received at the Office Of this
Commission until 10 noon, on the 31st day of
stone required for the walls of the cellar or
sub. basement story Of the Congressional
Library Building, TO be constructed In Wash
ington, ID. c., upon the form of. proposals and
In accordance with the specifications and
plans therefor. Copies Of specifications, ETC.,
will be furnished 20 intending bidders on mp.
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 3,
1883. WILLIAM Y. Villas,
EDWARD CLARK,
A II. SP0FFORD,
Commissioners,
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19

The CIRCULAR TO office holders, sent
out from Washington by the Bureau
of Political Information, seems to be
disturbing the equanimity of some of
our Republican friends, but we see
nothing extraordinary or out of the
usual course in it. Similar plans of
campaign work have been in vogue
for many years by both political par
ties, and we are not aware that there
is anything contrary to the spirit or
letter of the Civil Surface law in re-
questing the information desired
through the Government postmasters
and other officials who are in the best
position to furnish it. If it is at va
rance with the law, then the law must
be at variance with common sense.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
PROPOSALS.
PROPOSALS FOR SUPPLIES FOR THE
j. POSTOFFICE DEPARTMENT AND
POSTAL SERVICE.
pnsrnrr1nr DEPARTMENT.


WASHINGTON, ID. O., MarchS 3, 1883.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
this Department until SATURDAY, the 9TH
Of April, 1888, at 12 O'Clock noon, for FUR
nishing wrapping paper, wrapping paper for
facing slips, twine letter scales, postmarking
and rating stamps, rubber stamps, oanceling
Ink, pads. paper, envelopes. rubber goods,
pens, pen.holders, pencils, Inks, mucilaee,
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 be 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 respect 70. each article, and also
the estimated quantities probably TO be ro-
quired OF each, and giving full Instructions
as to the manner Of bidding and conditions TO
bo observed by bidders, will be furnished
on application TO the Superintendent of the
Division Of Postofice Supplies, Postoffioe De-
partment, Washington, ID. O.
The Postmaster.General 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 M. DICKINSON,
pOatrnaa tor. 1anarn1.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19

THE COURTS now propose to compel
Mr.. Keely to tell what his famous
motor is. In the opinion of the ma
jority of people nothing short of in
finite power can force this information
out of Mr.. Keely. You n'tget blood
ont of n turnip.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19

The BLOCKADE OF TRAVEL in the
city of New York by the late storm
will in all probability give a fresh
impetus to underground railway
enterprise. The electric wires are
certain to seek subterranean refuge.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
For SALE AND RENT.

EOR RENT OR FOR SALE, ON VERY REA.
II sonablo terms, house SI1 II st n Q; g.
story brick, mod imps, stable In rear. Apply
TO- i. WHITE, 624 + st W; can deal direct
uytfh
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19

TIE DULUTH Photographer says its
Presidential ticket is "Conkling and
Lockwood--the Apollo and Belva dear
of American politics."
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19

ACCORDING TO PROFESSOR WILEY,
adulteration of food products is the
rule rather than the exception nova
days. 1t is now stated that the best
kind of new crop maple sugar can be
made by flavoring ordinary sugar with
a decoction Of hickory bark. A loud
protest from the sugar orchards of
Vermont is in order against this sap
ping Of leading spring industry.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19

THE UNITED STATES Supreme Court,
as was expected, decides in favor of
the Bell Telephone. The stock
jobbers apparently knew all about it
InnI WEAK
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19

MAYOR HEWITT has not only sue
ceeded in making himself unpopular
with the Irish-American citizens of
New York by refusing to have the
Irish flag hoated from the City Hall
on st. Patrick Day, but is apparently
endeavoring to place himself as far
outside of the Grand Army as possible
by opposing what is known as the
Saxton bill. This bill provides that
veteran soldiers and sailors in public
employment shall not be removed ex-
cept for cause and after hearing
The Mayor wants this bill amended
so as not to apply to the city of New
York, and consequently is having all
he wants of his favorite element-hot
water. 1t is becoming palmer every
day that Mr.. Hewitt has no Presi-
dental boom that he considers worth
nursing.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
~ 1NYrsroRs IN REAL ESTATE.

have several beautifully located pieces OF
property suitable for subdivision, near the
city on avenues extended, ranging from 20 to
800 acres, which ! offer Mt positive Invest
ment prices.
Parties wishing 10 invest win do we'll to call
on me before concluding their purchases.
have 80 acres, which has 1,0OO feet front
age on the District line, price only 100000;
also 900 acres near the city, price s75 per
acre. Cash
For the ready money have several posi-.
tive bargains. -
s. TAYLOR SUIT,
400 9TH AZ
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
AUCTION SALES.
DY ROBERT yOSE 4 co.
h NnO Il alnnnA nn..

DY ROBERT yOSE 4 co.
II 300 B street southeast.
Trustees sale OF valuable building lot by
auction on TUESDAY, MARCH 20, at 4.30
p. m, situated on Fifth street southeast. near
Pennsyyania avenue. IL has frontage OF
30 feet 3 inches, by q depth of 10b feet ]
most valuable lots In East Washington.
Terms, onefourth cash; balance in q, 10
and 1S months; 800 deposit at sale; title
suaranteedi conyeyancing at purchasers
cost.
HENRY HOFFMAN,
ISAAC G. SLATER.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19

TIE RICHMOND Wing wants all the
whisky tax off, if any. 1t is an
"odious, inquisitorial system" that
the South wants to be rid of.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
COUNTRY PROPERTY.

TOR sALE~A DESIRABLE FARM OF $50
IL acres, in Fairfax Co., Va, miles from
Burk's Station; buildings In fair condition;
100 acres in cultivation; price $4,000; possi-
bly, better.
Also for sale, farm of Al acres, within one
mile of village of Falls Church, Va fruit in
variety; comfortable 7.room house; tenement
house, a rooms; good barn and farming i'm
plements; price S4, $50.
Il. c. CUTTER g. co.,
11O3 II St N ~
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
CRITICULAR.

The Baltimore Sun of to-day announces
that this Is the first day of spring. As
usual, the Sbn is three weeks behind time,
p. S.-No almanac news allowed in this
controversy.
Pitch pine is the proper lumber to use
in erecting a back.stop for the ball field.
Bob Caruthers, the famous baseball
pitcher was married last week. We are
glad somebody has been found that can
catch Bobby.
The street cars were crowded every
trip last evening and q passenger was
prompted to inquire the cause Off
II say, conductor" he asked, "what
makes the cars so full to-nightP
II don't know" was the innocent re-
ply "but guess IL must be because so
many people are getting on"
"B. p. NJ" contributes these few tender
Ellawheelerwilcoxian lines;
Come to me in the morning,
And my love is cool and sweet,
AS the zephyrs in the valley,
Where the rose and lily meet.
Come to me in the noontime,
And my love is close and warm,
As the burning air that courses
The veins of q summer storm.
Come to me in the evening,
And my love is as the blest,
Whose wandering steps have ended
In the fields of blissful rest.
At "A Chicago Breakfast Table:
Husband: Frightful blizzard that in
the East, wasn't it2 Ali the cities on the
Atlantic coast were completely isolated.
Wfe-not educated in Chicago; Don't
pronounce that word with the long, my
dear You should say "issolated."
Husbands / said ice-olated, my love,
because | know what I'm talking about,
and facts, not fne-brained education, are
what handle. Pass me another cup Of
coffee.
In the Barbers Chair:
Young Gent Mighty straight hair I've
got?
Old Barber: Yes, sir.
Young Gent: What will make it
curl2
Old Barber: Got any money?
Young Gent No.
Old Barber Got a sweetheart?
Young Gent Yes.
Old Barber; She got any?
Young Gent No.
Old Barber: Want to know what will
make your hair curl
Young Gent: Yes.
Old Barber Get married
Mrs b. was fairly ripping the domestic
plastering off this morning and making
home happy in dozen places at once.
'My dear" expostulated her husband,
"for heavens sake, don't carry on so.
Don't you know it's wrong to let your
temper have such mastery over your
"Shut upp she screamed, "shut up!
Don't talk to me. Aint this Passion
Week? Aint got right to let loose?
Yes, have, and l will So there !"
And she did.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19

THE MISSION to the Netherlands is
now vacant and Mr.. Bayard is looking
around for wealthy statesman who is
willing to spend $1,000 to $4,000 of
his own to 'keep up respectable ap-
pearance" at the Hague, the $1,000 APP
propriated by Congress being just
half enough to keep house on in the
handsome capital city of the Dutch
nation.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19

J1OR RENT-NO. 1885 EAST CAPITOL ST.,
L. 3-story brick, with back building, con.
tanning rooms; rent $50 per month Apply
No 1l5 II 81 e.
TOR REyT-yERY COMFORTABLE HOUSES
IL at a low rent; near cars.
SIG 18th ST n e......,.............. SIS
olS 11tn 81 n e...... ..s...s............s... IL
SWoRMSTEDT g. BRADLEY,
927 st n w,
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
MEDICAL.

nR. HENRiJ. TAFT, Pill d. ID. S., LATE
~ of Bellevue Hospital, surgeon 10 NOrth.
eastern Dispensary, New York, has opened
an otfce for the treatment OF all chronic dis
eases, male or female.
Advice free, 1888 9th stnw.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19

THE ROCHESTER, PoSt-EapreSs has
been sounding Republican sentiment
in New York relative to Mr., Conkling,
and in answer to seventy-two in
quiries sent out to this effect: "Would
you like to see Roscoe Conkling re-
turn to active leadership in the Re-
publican party ?'' has received sixty
five affirmative to only seven negative
replies. To the question: "Would
you like to see Mr.. Conkling
nominated for President by the
Republican party ?" there were
ten affirmative, forty.fve negative,
seven doubtful and eight wholly
non-committal answers. The general
objection to his Presidential candidacy
appeared to be the danger II might in
volve of reopening old party quarrels.
AS to Mr.. Conklings qualifications for
the highest honors in the gift of the
people, no question can be raised; but
even his nearest friends would be
averse to placing him in a position
that would not only subject him TO de
feat, but split the party wide open
again. II the party is wise it will put
up man on whom both Conkling and
Blaine can unite-to whom no factious
opposition can be melted. The Critic
has already suggested a distinguished
Justice of the Supreme Court as filling
the requirements of the situation.
Tue BuzzING of the Presidential
bee in Governor Beavers bonnet is
not sweet music in the ears of the
Cameron family and it is altogether
probable that the obnoxious insect
will be overtaken with catastrophe
before great while.
WHAT THE GGsette wants to seo--the Memo
rial Bridge built.-[sunday Gazette
The Memorial Bridge Is one OF the things
that Congress should attend TO. Let us have
q structure that will honor the nations dead
and NE Capital City Of the country.-sunday
Republican.
Gradually, but somewhat gingerly,
the city press comes TO the support Of
this noble spd praiseworthy project.
in q matter Df such moment it would
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19

The Baltimore Sul of to-day announces
that this Is the first day of spring. As
usual, the SIN is three weeks behind time,
P. s.-No almanac news allowed in this
controversy.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
AND EFFECTIVE sPARRING.

The most beneficial of all exercises taught
by Prof. j. @. Collins. Lessons In dumb'bell
and Indian club exercises taught. Prof. Col
Inns will also give Natural Magnetic treat
ment at his residence. 7O6 I'd st n W.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19

Bob Caruthers, the famous baseball
pitcher, was married last week. We are
glad somebody has been found that can
catch Bobby.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19
For RENI-HOuSES.

FoH RENT
Store. 80. 80. -. s1ee.75
RS, a m f...,............. s3.3i
1906 10th 81, 3.story b. 10 re- a m L.. 1000
016 / ~, 3!story b, II rs, m i.,.,.. 00 90
2002 II st, 2.story.and basement, b,
rs,.......s....... '.,,.....,.s ........ bO w
1905 II ST, 3-story b, 8 RS, n IN i...... $500
1927 4 st, 3-story b, 9 rs, IN l...... $500
1855 Ohio ave 2-story h, O RS, m i... 25.00
446 n j ave G, 2-story b, 7 RS, n mi. 20 so
Groom cottage on Columbia Heights 20.00
Inquire Of NJ. NJ. PARKER,
1d13 f. at,
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19

Pitch pine is the proper lumber to use
in erecting a back.stop for the ball field.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19

EOR SALE-CORNER LOT; $50 FEET on
il 14th st by 40 on A st n e; good location
for medium sized houses; n bargain.
THOMAS A. MITCHELL,
OlI T. at Room 4,
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19

hEAI ESIAIE INV EoTMENT,
Safe as U. s. bonds; per cent, payable
quarterly; in sums S100 TO $1,000; small
premium charged.
LOANS
In sums TO suit at per cent.
The above Is only small portion of prop
erty on my books. For full list call at office
for bulletins issued on LIST and 10Th.
The Washington critic., 1888-03-19

CtOOD TABLE BOARD AT 1911 l4TH ST
VI y Yi references given.
Fort Worth weekly gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-11-09
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The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1888-02-25

Aetiog Consul Horustedt oI Mos
COW A. made report to department
OF -'a'e la regard to an important il
v4ltiou recently patented by a Rus
Ian subl q, and now being success
fully worked in Russia. He says:
The .uyeltion consists of a method
10 pr duc ron and steel direct from
tie ore. The whole secret OF the pro-
cess the construction Of the fur
mace, who ; simple and iueXpen-
-lye. II " be difficult fpr our iron
mast rs 0 believe thstunder the new
process ron ore, after submitting it
to the ORD nary melting process, is
taken d.rec! from the furnace to the
roll NJ rHl. and turned into sheet
ron. let such If the case, there be-
ing TO nj, certain knowledge three
iurna e. this country now in full
operation and working with great
~ cess I4ere can be but little
douD; that This new invention will
create perfect revolution in the
mhnuis pre of charcoal iron.
" hti.er 'aeprocesa can be used with
e. IA. advantage where coke Is the
l-el rAuno' positively assert. as the
ilrAAff7 refer 10 are worked with
charcoal am however, assured
ma. an experiment, made with coke
"A- r'1" nea with equa. success.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1888-02-25
Tor Sale---Real Bargaine.

10000 acre, in Presdio county at 30 cent.
per acre.
10000 acres in IIarlemau county, vel
watercd and situated in the most desirabl,
portion of the county, plenty of wool and
water, fine grass, Price - 80 per acre.
200 acres Of land 3 = miles southwest OF
Walnut Springs, q tillable, 30 acres in cult
yaton, plenty Of wood and water, fair house
lots, etc Price 1000
32 sections in Hall county, a. sections in
Motley county, sections in sherman, see
don in Grey. 81, per acre.
$40 acres in Terry county abstract 3?5
survey 49, scrip a d and ?. X. r. CO.
block ID H. Price $3.50 good land
9scctons Of land near Ccntrala Ton
Green county, on theold stage road, patcntc,
to the owner direct from the state Five sec
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1888-02-25

Ifyn9 -Hi-r .r N .oo,enc OF he bowel,
Ang"-Iura Rt't-rS Wi surely cure you.
b"" - o. Ir.' Ifeits and * your -roccI or
~ t-s' e lenuin" article preI red by
DR.. J. g.. y. ~le.ert Il sons.
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1888-02-25

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