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The Washington critic., 1888-09-03

ONE OF THE MOST important judicial
decisions ever rendered in this country
as to the extent of the powers of rail
way commissioners and State legislatures
in fixing freight rates, is that recently
given by Judge Fairall of Iowa. 1t is
in favor of the railroads but also appears
to be on the side of justice and fair deal
ing. 1t had already been decided by
Judge Brewer of the same State that
railway commissioners have no right to
fix unreasonably low rates, and now
Judge Fairall decides that the Legsla-
ture has no such authority. In other
words, should the Legislature pass an
act for the enforcement of unreasonable
rates, the railroad companies would have
their remedy in the equity courts.
There is reason in all things, and
while it is but right and proper that the
people should be protected against ex-
cessive or exorbitant charges, the rail
road corporations should certainly have
some voice in the determination of the
price at which they can afford to do a
transportation business.
The case in point will probably be
taken to the Supreme Court, but there is
little doubt that the decision Of Judges
Brewer and Fairall will be sustained.
If the courts can compel railroad to do
business at Il loss and thus force it into
bankruptcy, they have the right to con
iscate its property at once.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-03

GOVERNOR FORAKER win entertain Mr.
Blaine, Mrs. Logan Governor and Mrs. Algor,
Mrs, Grant, Hannibal IIamlin and General
Sherman during the Ohio Centennial and G..
A. r. week at Columbus.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-03
PROPOSALS.

DIsTmCT OF COLUMBIA, OFFICE OF IN
- SPECTOR OF BUILDINGS, Washington,
August 2S, 1883,
SEALED PROPOSALS win be received at this
Office uutil IL O'Clock m, ON WEDNESDAY,
September 3 1856 for constructing a wooden
building for kitchen purposes IN the grounds of
the Washington Asylum,
All necessary information can be obtained
upOn application therefor and plans and speoih.
cations can bo seen at the ohico Of lho Inspector
OF BUILDINGS Of the District of Columbia, The
right TO eject amy and AL bids Is reserved.
WM. b. WEBB
SAM'L II. WlIEArLEY,
ClIAg. w. RAYMOND,
Commissioners ID G.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-03

"a MAN MAY load his gun without
shooting it Off" That's the Philadel-
phia Records idea about the Presidents s
retaliation message. AS it says further:
"To be ready for retaliation is the best
guarantee against the necessity for retail
iation."
The Washington critic., 1888-09-03
n1ROY LAUNDRY.
EDUCATIONAL.

StT. CECELIA'S ACADEMY. 601 EAST CAPI-
- tOl ST., reopens MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 9.
No extra charge for Instructions in plain sew
ing, fancy work and polite department.
Academic course for young ladies desiring a
more finished education. Preparatory classes
thoroughly trained in the fundamental branches.
Music, French and painting classes for ladies
not attending the school.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-03

WE WILL TELL our American cousins frankly
that we have not advanced so far toward ideal
Christianity that we sre prepared to turn our
cheek TO the transatlantic smtor.--[ London
Standard.
OF course not. But when it comes to
turning tail TO the transatlantic smiter"
the British lion has hitherto been there
in great shane.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-03


EDrTOR CRITIC ] read with much Interest the
ian proposed IN your paper for the erection Of
> Memorial building. commemorative of the
ate war. ! hope that or some plan SINH
lar may be adopted.
WILLIAM =. DAVIS,
Late Lieutenant Colonel, 23d Indiana Volun.
teerInfantrY.
Colonel Davis was good officer in the
late war; aud did all that lay in his
power 10 "down" the Southern Confed
cracy. But now that the war is over he
believes not only in building up the
South, but in uniting the once hostile
sections Of the country in the closest posa
sible bonds of friendship
Such, no doubt, is the opinion of a
great majority Of the Federal soldiers e..-
gagged IN the late unpleasantness. We
know It be to the view Of more than one
The Washington critic., 1888-09-03

Is it because glass over paintings softens
them that topper likes to have glass over
his nose as much as possible?
The Washington critic., 1888-09-03

Some men are like rivers-small heads and
big mouths.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-03
BSSss MERCHANT TAILOR,

H~Gra MERCHANT TAILOR,
Removed from 1901 L st. to S03 14th N. W., cor
or II st, Workmanship and fit guaranteed.
yees-->-,M MEMBERS OF THE ROCHDALE CO
bSAaSs operative Society are advised that
the executive committee has concluded con-
tract with one of the largest dealers in the city
TO furnish members with coal and wood for the
year ending June 80 1899. Members should
lose no time In calling on some one of those
named below to obtain prices and conditions, as
all estimates must be In before SeDteD6er b, 1888.
Members not In possession of the Trade Card on
book running to April 80 1880, are not entitled
to any advantages or information regarding this
or other contracts. Trade Lists, Cards and all
information can be obtained from the followng
VIM. NJ. King, ,Vice-President 2200 10Th st. n W.
A. 7. Longley, SO6 A st. n. e.
H. Vanderhoef $40 st. n. w.
E. @. Fawoett, COS Massachusetts ave. n. Q,
j. II. McCabo, - I'd st. N. q.
l.. H. Patterson, IL 15 10th ST. n. W.
j. M. Andrus, 1910 Columbia st. n. W.
w. A. Wilborn, 1912 9th st. II. W.
ii. w. Smith. 7l6 b st. s. w.
l.. II. Hunt, 1910 st. n. w.
Il. W. Oyster. 1919 11th st. n. W.
And at the residence OF the Secretary 905 ii st.
H. W. The Secretary can also be seen for n few
minutes at noon and at p. IN. zach day at 705
10th st. n. w.
BY order of the Committee:
w. HARSTA gpnrntnrv
The Washington critic., 1888-09-03

1F112,TEIE TORONTO TYPEWRITER
hhesA speed contest for the championship
of the world, was won by the Caligraph Type
Writer, at 126 words per minute; type-wrters
sold, rented and repaired and satisfaction guar
anteed at the authorized Caligraph Office 1900
+ ST. n. W. NEWMAN e. SHERIDAN.
General Agents.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-03
A CAnEMY OF TIE HOLY GROSS. MAssAcnu.

A CADEMY OF THE HOLY CROSS, MAssACHU-
N setts avenue, will seopen MONDAY, Sep.
tember g. Special attention will be given to
the organ, plano, harp guitar and banjo also
colors and lustra. Gold medals and diplomas
awarded to graduates In the academic course,
of which the higher mathematics forms lead
ing feature. Plain sewing, fancy work and the
languages taught without extra charge.
CT. JOHNS COLLEGE, VERMONT AVENUE,
- between NJ and N streets.
Studies resumed MONDAY, September 3.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-03

Rev. Dr. HAMLIN delivered an inter-
esting sermon last evening in the chapel
Of the Church Of the Covenant His
reference to the calamity that has re
Gently overtaken his congregation was
brief but couched in terms of resigna-
tion and hopefulness behtting a Christian
and philosopher. He assured his hear
ers that the investigation into the causes
Of the fall Of the tower, which is now in
progress, would be thorough and impair
tial, and that the whole truth-whatever
it might be or whomsoever it might af-
fect-would be made known in due time.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-03

THE Sioux INDIANS are gradually
coming to the conclusion that it will be
better to sign the treaty, and thus retain
amicable relations with the Government,
than to obstinately and peryersely refuse
at the risk Of internal dissensions
among themselves and finally of incur
ring the Great Fathers wrath. They
aro asked TO do nothing unreasonable,
but simply 70 take one more step in the
direction Of civilized citizenship
The Washington critic., 1888-09-03
THOMAS soNIERvILLE, President.
JNo. JOY EDISON, Secretary.

HAi6ysISEG i6s REGEMTLX X PTRenAsGD MdtsG
625 and 631 G st. II. w, | am prepared to ac-
commoaate the public with all kinds of evening
driving vehicles at short notice and on most
reasonable terms particular attention given to
boarding horses and on the most reasonable
terms. II. j. BROOKE,
Telephone call 0362 Proprietor
The Washington critic., 1888-09-03
EE4SEQUlTABLE
COOPERATIVE BUILDING ASSOCIATION,
EQUITABLE BUILDING" 1908 + 81.
AssETS-SsS .74O.o2.

ASSETS-SSS5, ,74O.O2.
Office hours from o a. IN. to 4:3O p. m. On the
first Wednesday in each month the Office will be
open from to 8 O'Clock p. m. Advances will
be made promptly at o'clock.
Subscriptions for shares in the 18th issue re.
ceived daily at the office of the Association,
Equitable Building, 1908 Il st.
Shares are $3.50 per month.
$1,000 advanced on each share.
Pamphlets explaining the object and advan-
tages of the Association are furnished upon
application.
THOMAS SOMERVILLE, President.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-03

DR. HUNTERS BLOOD PILLS CURES BLOOD
~ impurities in all its forms and stages;
scrofula, eczema ana skin diseases speedily
cured. Also excellent for urinary and kidney
diseases. Price 81. For sale at STANDIFORDS
Pharmacy 9th and r n. W. Open all night.
The Washington critic., 1888-09-03

ytg-;>, HAVING INCREASED FACILITIES
bazra for the mandatory and delivery Of
Confectionery Foreign and Domestic Fruits,
sons wishing orders for Ice Creams, Custards,
Ices, Charlotres, etc., for Sunday will please
leave their orders as early Saturday as CON
yenient.
GEORGE w. WEIDMAN,
303 Pa. ave. s. Q.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-28
BOSTON Dry Goods, Shawl, Cloak and Suit Store.
Cloak and Suit Par|or Floor,

This week offers specially attractive things in Beaded Capes, Wraps, Raglans and Walking Jackets entirely new, rich garments, and owing to the unreasonable weather we have secured stylish lmpoted garments at new prices that are sure to de lipht all. This lot will be disposed of so extremely low, we refrain from quoting them as it would be likely to mislead. Those Goods have to be seen to be fully appreciated Elegant new style of Ladies
 check Jackets at from S1 .0O up. Real nov cities in Ladies' Silk Suits this week at from $9.50 to S125OO, combining all the latest novelties produced in Paris, London, Berlin and New York, and reproduced by our own artists, which is guarantee that the workmanship is first class ln every de- tail. Enormous slaughter in Woolen suits including all the latest fashionable t1nts and Fabrics that are prevailing this season. We commence with Ladies' Woolen Suits at s4. .25 up to $29 50. We have this day placed on sale eleven hundred and fifty Boys' Kilt Suits in strictly all wool materi- al at from S1 .25 up They are a lot pur- chased of an embarrassed manufacturer who needed the cash, we will sell them all through at half what they could be manu- factured for. Bear in mind they are all this season's Goods, new and dsirable, but the backwardness of the season has played havoc with manufacturers who made up stock on speculation, yet their loss IS your gain, providing you are quick enough to improve the golden opportunity. The rapid sale on White Suits is self evi- dence that the people of Waterbury ap- preciate real good thing when they see it, the sale on them is continued week longer without any advance in price.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-28
The Republican Situation.

It is amusing to witness the acrobatic performances of Republican politicians the country over when the subject of presidential candidates is preached. Even the best friends of the several prominent candidates, recognizing the vast field of doubt that envelops the possible action of the Chicago convention, while loyal to their especial standard bearer, yet seek to least an anchor to windward. The poli- ticians who pose as great moral reformers and adherents of the party whose claims to moral reform are vastly greater than it's performances have @ keener eye turned toward the prospective loaves and fishes of official patronage than of strict fidelity to the cause of any one person. The furore among the rank and file of the party when the magical name of the man from Maine is mentioned leads even the most devoted followers of the leading acknowledged candidates to doubt the evidence of their own senses and the reliability of figures as they pertain to the various state dele gations. The nearest approach to a majority of the vote in the convention becomes rank deception when the multi tude without shout for Blaine.
 With all the disclaimers of mercenary motives the fact is plainly in view that the wheel horses of the Republican party are most anxious to support the candidate who will come in a winner at the national convention. Undue partisanship for any possible prominent candidate is a death blow to hopes of preferment should an other succeed in grasping the coveted honor. Hence the most enthusiastic sup porter of Sherman, Gresham, Allison, or either of the other prospective candidates | in the dark, is mum as an oyster when the light of day is cast upon his political | doings. The successful politician never forgives the political tergiversations ot his whilom enenAies. With that success | comes a feeling of high mightiness that does not include magnanimity. The de. l feated candidate and bis outspoken fol
 lowing are chary about asking favors o1 the successful one. Thus may be ac | counted for the quietness in many Repub ican political circles while the persim
 mon is still ripening on the tree.
 Blaine is better than possibility. H< is an actuality under certain conditions His campaign is not conducted under his own open leadership or the leadership O.
 his friends. It is in the nature of spon
 taneous outburst and instead of being re
 pressed by his absence it is intensified l Blaine's return to his home before the Re
 publican convention is held would be quit l likely to f1atten the feeling that now ex ists. Even should MT. Blaine be successful
 at Chicago he will yet find Jordan har'
 road to travel" Victory in the conven
 tion is not sure presage of victory when ar
 counted the votes of the millions of free
 men whose suffrage must give the fna
 decision at the November elections. Tn
 !ukewarmness of disappointed candidate
 who have no hope left for the next term
 or the second that will come, is stron
 factor that Is often left out in the coun
 of possibilities. es.-Cleveland Plain Dealer
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-28

are Ill.
 aOh. Jenny! Oh, Dr. Shaw! be seated. dear heartlp exclaimed the poor wonosn in' voluntarily wringing her hands in her des- peration. for the news she had to del;ver was like a load heaped upon her back. above her power to support and she reeled and tram bled under it. Something most wonderful -oh. how shall I tell it yous-something God hath done to make us merry! Oh. my darling, come to meT
 She held out her hands; but Jenny. leaning on the back of her chair, stood motionlessly surveying her, and the blood came and went in her face like the shadow of clouds on moonlit land.
 ssMother," she said, in deep whisper. aspeakl What hath God done for uss"
 The doctor had left his arm chair, and was peerlng with a pale face at Mrs Strangfield
 "Is it-is it Cuthbert!' he said.
 "Ay, as the Lord is just, he is herel Jenny, he is herep the mother shrieked.
 The girl stared at her mother with eyes that looked beyond her. She moved, but fell back again with her hand upon the chair, and turned her eyes upon the doctor, and then gave wild, hysterical cry.
 'She hath brave heart, and will meet him bravelyl" walled poor Mrs. Strangfield: and opening the door, she cried, "Mr Shaw, come to your wife-she is waiting for thee ?
 Cuthbert crossed the hall, and stood at the open door, Eyes for his wife only had he. Their glances met, and with the gladdest, maddest cry that ever rung from woman's lips, she fled to him.
 Dr. Shaw fell with bis face in his hands upon the table, and wept.
 Of all violent shocks, sudden joy is the hardest to bear. Great grief, dreadful calamity, oppression tragical and crushing mercifully will make stone of the heart il falls upon; but joy finds the heart living and sore and tender, and its blow may well kill.
 The wonder of love was in JennY's actions the quick cries. the passionate clinging, the sudden release, the mad and laughing closing again, the crazy frown of bewilderment, tht were hers. ......
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-28
THE END.
Fleet Birds of Passage.

There seems to be no doubt that the stfrig- ate bird," an inhabitant of the tropical seas, is the swiftest bird that flies. It has been impossible to calculate it's rate of flight within fixed limits. The pectoraI muscles are immensely developed and weigh nearly one-fourth as much as the whole body of the bird. Another rapid flyer is the common "black swift" It has been computed that the great speed it attains is about 276 miles an hour, which if maintained for about six hours, would carry the bird from its summer retreat in England to Central Africa. Our American "canvas back duck" is commonly computed to be capable of flying 200 miles an hour
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-28
Tho Barber in Germany.

The German barber on his native heath differs radically from the German barber with American improvement In tho ordi- nary provincial town of Germany man il seated in . cane bottomed chair, without head rest or foot rest His head is tipped back in such a manner that tho chair back cuts his neck just above the collar. The bar Der turns out a small soup plate full Of watsE, in which floats piece of soap A small semi circular gouge in tho rim of the plato is fitted to the customer's Adams apple, and his face Is rubbed vigorously with tho stick of soap till sufficient father has been produced
 The shaving proper is isperformed with moro of the proverbial Teutonic deliberation. A few moro nasty strokes on either cheek, afew more on the throat and chin, and tho man has been shaved. A little alum is applied where the blood has started, the soup plato is again used to aid in . rather superficial wash, the customer pays his two and half cents and leaves There is no bay rum, no brush ing the hair without extra charge, and no brushing the coat Foreigners, however, often receive these comforts by paying csnt or two.
 Shaving at Q shop rarely costs moro than three cents, and often only one and half Barbers arc to be found in every provincial town who are willing to 60 to . customer's house and shave him four times . week for twenty-five cents . month.-New York Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-28
Attacking an Old Fad.

And now an ''eminent physician" finds it high time for him to write to his favorite newspaper to say that it isn't at all difficult to eat quail day for thirty days, or even for greater number. He cites his own ex- perience as an army surgeon in the west, where he ate prairie chicken daily for many months and was glad to get it. Then he goes on to urge that sailors eat pound of salt pork day for thousand days in succession, and expresses his firm belief that quail is more palatable than salt pork. He thinks that game of any kind may be eaten steadily as daily diet just as well as beef or pork New York Mail and Express.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-28
were hers.

The avonder of loue aUas i,e Jennys actions.
 Piteously sobbed Mrs. Strangfield behind with restless strides, making little pluckings at her daughter, as if to stay the excesses of this distemper of bliss until kind of silence fell, and the wife, with heavenly conscious ness upon her, lay in her husbands arms peaceful and beautiful and smiling.
 'Cuthbert," cried Dr. Shaw, suddenly lift. ing his face from his hands, "s it not my turn?"
 "Kiss him. my darling -nne-kise him, |" Jenny said, and stood firm to ease his sup port of her. "He loves me as thy wife, and -oh, mother! how good is Almighty Godi"
 Father and son met in close embrace; but there was sadness in the sight of the old mans trembling, the passionate play of fea- ture which the pride of Satan could nut have restrained under the inexorable dicta- tion of natural emotion; and when their arms fell to thsir sides, the doctor turned to chair, and dropped upon his knees before it and said: ## Y
 "Master, as Thou didst teach, 50 now say, giving thanks: For that my son is ever with me, and all that have is his, It is meet that we should make merry and be glad; for my son was dead and is alive again; and was lost, and is found"
 And so saying he arose, and there was tranquility and joy in his face
 Such meeting as this makes amends; and the story of sufferings endured and hopes delayed, and the fears and bitter convictions arising. shall be told with kisses and smiles and sighs.
 Cuthbert shall relate how by shipwreck he made his fortune, and wonder shall un- fold all the deeper beauties of his darling's eyes
 hers. 5E.# zNE-
 And, over and over again, the wife her story, claiming for her one old friend, tho ancient gossip Need, the affection and the gratitude of her husband, and more shin ing tribute of his respect withal-as who needs to be told?-while the darkness of the November afternoon gathers around, and shadows swarm in the fire play, and the spell of winter holds the world pale and still outside
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-28
DRESS TRIMMINGS

Our Dress Trimming department has been center of attraction for many weeks owing to the extraordinary bargains of fered.
 By good fortune we have secured an inn mense amount of Braided Sets in the most beautiful and desirable array of patterns and colors, with panels to match for the Skirt, They never before retailed less than $1 69; we have placed them on sale
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-28
At 75c Each.
See our new line of Jet Ornaments and Epaulets. Tinsel Braids in all the various effects.
 A Bargain Week for Infants,
 Misses and Children.

25O dog Infants Long Dresses at 17c, ,19c and 23c 200 dog. Infants Long Skirts at 29c, 35c and 42c. 200 dog Infants Short Sacques at 23c. 100 dog Infants Linen Shirts at 15c 800 dog Children's Short Dresses at 21c, 23c and up. 300 doz Chil- dren's and Misses Skirts at 21c, 24c and 29c. 200 dog Children's Corset Waists at 23c and 29c. A lot of Misses Corsets at 15c pair. 400 dog Misses and Children's Drawers, best muslin, Hamburg trimmed, cluster of tucks, all sizes, at 23c. A full line of Misses and Children's Gingham and White Aprons, with and without sleeves, at 21c and up. Infants Long Clcaks at 75c. Children's Short Cloaks at 65c. Swiss, Null and Lace Caps for In fants, Children and Misses. Childrens Gauge Vests at 12 1-2c. Children's Fast Black Ribbed Hose, full regular made, at 15c. Other BARGAINS equally as desira- ble
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-28
Bargains in Real Estate.

Any one who wants bargain in Real Estate had better look at that Property We are offering on South Elm street, Lot about 67 by I70 with buildings already renting for over 10 per cent. on the price we ask for the property.
 Also on South Main street we have Lot with Old House. about 60 by 160 which is just the place block.
 Just below this we have a new block, which with another building on same lot rents for 100 per year. We will sell at price on which 1t will pay nearly l2 per cent. On corner of West Lib erty and Benedict, Lot 120 by 10o just rig, for graded. On West Clay, two good Lots 50 by 120, price right. On Baldwin street, just below Wash ington street school house, several good lots diff ferent sizes and prices.
 On South Main, two Lots 50 by 15o opposite Buckle Shop.
 Also in Brooklyn we have good property to sell
 Building Lots, one minutes walk from corner Drug store. $500 each.
 Three good Houses on John St., $25O0, 426O0. $2SOO.
 A good House near the new church on Charles street, $S5O0,
 A nice Home for some one on North Elm near Grove, nice front and shade trees, price low terms easy.
 On West Main opposite new Stores. nice place at $3SO0.
 On North Main, Burton and Summer streets several new houses on easy terms.
 In fact if you want Property in any part of the city, whether a Lot, House or Business Property you will find the best list at
 A. F. ABBOTT 6 SONS, 1O8 Bank St. E Open Tuesday and Saturday evenings from 80 to 880 o'clock.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1888-05-28
CONLON BROS & co,
Basement Floor.

We have offered bargains before,-Full fedged Bargains,-but at no time during our business ca, reer have we offered as big value or values that seemed to meet the appreciation of the masses as those we are now offering in our