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THE FLOODS In IOWA.
The severest Freshet known In tina
Section for Years.

Section for Years.
A dispatch from Chicago, dated yester-
day, says: The greatest freshet ever
known in that country was experienced
last night IN the town of Rock Falls,
Iowa. The heavy rain of Thursday
loosened the water in the creeks, which
poured in torrents into the Shell Rock
River, forcing it beyond its banks and
looseniDg the ice gorge, which came
down the river with such force that
everything in its course was swept before
the floods. The village of Rock Falls
was completely inundated, houses and
barns were crushed and swept away and
III some instances no vestage remains of
what was before substantial structure
The house of Mr.. Cruikshank, where he
lived with his wife and three children,
was crushed like an egg shell, The hus-
band, hearing the roar of the torrent
of ice and water got out of bed, and
before he could light a lamp the water in
his chamber was up to his waist. lie
pushed two Of his children through
wife with her babe refusing to leave. The
woman rushed with her child to the
upper story of the house Just as il was
yielding to the force of the flood, and es-
capped through the roofby jumping on the
floating ice, where they remained for two
hours, until daylight when neigh Jors
rescued them. A house in which Mrs.
Anderson lived, with her five children,
was swept from its foundation and lodged
in some trees, the woman and children
escaping on the floating ice, where they
remained, barefooted and in their night
clothing, until daylight, when the waten
receded and their rescue was effected
Cakes of ice three feet thick are piled
upon one another ten to fifteen feet high
kilograms from a dozen points in Da-
kota report heavy rains and floods. At
South Hart the railway bridge has been
swept away. The flood on the Missouri
Immediately above Sioux City, Iowa, has
been the most disastrous since the inun-
dation of 1881. Near Stansgar, Iowa,
four boys were drowned in attempting TO
cross swollen stream.
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"Tbe True Spirit.r -

William Thomas, a paver, and good
Democrat, attended one of the primary
meetings at the corner of Seventh and l.
streets on Tuesday hight, and not liking
what some one said, in the excitement of
the moment made use of some profane
language, and was arrested. To-day in
the Police Court his attorney made a
strong plea for mercy. Prosecuting At
toiney padgett said: "Oh well, Your
Honor, | expect il was the true Demo
cratic spirit, and he couldn't help it. /
would recommend hls personal bonds be
taken The recommendation was COM
plicd with
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High Life in wichita.

Wichita CKan.) girls stand no looling.
One ofthem was TO have been married "A
day or two since, and the girl was all
ready, the minister on hand and the feast
was spread, but still no bridegroom. "Pn
wait for him Just ten minutes, and then
I'm open for proposals" Ten minutes
few like the wind, and little red-haired
fellow, with a paper collar and his
trousers frayed at the bottom, stepped
up pGSp9sed Inv was accepted mRGiTrea ana
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crazy If people continue to talk to
him about accepting q nomination.
He is awfully sensitive abont IL and is
so deeply annoyed and worried when
the subject is mentioned that ! do
think people who pretend to he his
friends might let the matter drop"
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Annle observation-disclosures.

"Wil you allow me to sleep in the ten.
acre lot back Of the barn, ma'amY Y
pleaded the tramp.
I. Certainly responded the woman,
kindly, land here are a couple Of matches,
in caseit should turn cold before morn
ipg. '-ILile
The Washington critic., 1888-04-07

A wealthy and eccentric lady of
Philadelphia, having exhausted her
finger space in displaying her jewels,
wears n brilliant ring on her thumb.
This, however, is only going back 20 Il
fashion Of two or three centuries ago
Then mobiles wore their signet rings
on thiei thumbs.
The Washington critic., 1888-04-07

There seems to be a field for Brown
ing missionaries in Rochester, accord
ing to the following story from the
Rochester linton:
Bookseller (selling poetry TO young
lady)--Here's fine copy of Brown
ing. You can't do much better than
Browning these days. There's great
interest in him now
Young Lady--Oh, I've got Brown
ing but he simply worries me.
can't understand him at all.
Bookseller (glancing along his shelf }
Have you besitating)--have You
(pondering)-have YOU the sees a
beek)-have you Praed, Miss?
Y. L.-Oh, yes, I've prayed, but il
doesn't seem to 10 any good. He's
too obscure.
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G. T. Beauregard,
J. A. Early,
COAiAucSI0MERa

We, the undersigned Banks and Bankers,
will pay all prizes drawn In the Louisiana
state lotteries which may be presented at
our counters:
X. N. WAMSLEY. Pres. La. Nat. Bank.
PIERRE LANAUX, Pres. State Nat. Bank.
A. BALDWIN, Pres. N. o. Nat. Bank.
CARL KOHN, Pres. Union Nat. Bank.
The Washington critic., 1888-04-07

Miss Fletcher, the author Of "Kis-
met" and other clever novels, has
been abroad with her mother for
fifteen years. Eugene Benson, painter
and art critic, is her steplather, and
the family are now living in Rome.
Eugene l.. Didier writes as follows
about her: "She is tall and handsome,
about 2S years old, with large dark
eyes that grow brilliant as she grows
animated in conversation, She con-
verses with great huency, but in u
rich musical voice that would lend u
charm TO the most commonplace CON
versation. But Miss Fletcher's con-
versation is far from commonplace;
it is full of interest, for she has
travelled, read, thought and mingled
in the most brilliant European so.
ciety. The first result of her Oriental
experience was 'Kismet,' the Nile
novel, which, you will recall, attracted
immediate attention by its fresh
and interesting scenes, its charming
narrative and its graceful and
picturesque style. 1t was the most
successful novel Of the year But
Miss Fletcher did not, like too many
young authors, rush again into print
Immediately. She waited two years
before publishing her next novel,
Mirage the scenes of which were
also laid in the East, but it did not
have so great u success as 'Kismet.
In The Head of Medusa' the scene
was shifted from the mysterious
Orient to the fair land of Italy. Then
followed 'Nestigla' and 'Andromeda,
the scenes of both being also laid in
Italy. Miss Fletcher told me that
she preferred The Head of Medusa'
to any of her other books, but in this
the public do not agree, for 'Kismet'
is still the most popular of her novels.
Miss Fletcher is not a professional
author. Literature is only the orna-
ment of her life, the occupation of her
leisure hours, the useful and profit.
able employment of time snatched
from the frivolities of Roman So
ciety." Miss Fletcher was once en-.
gagged to be married to the Earl of
Lovelace, grandson of Lord Byron,
but the engagement was broken.
The Washington critic., 1888-04-07

Miss Amy Morris Homans, who has
been very successful organizer Of
cooking schools in Boston, was in Bal
timore last week To meet the man
ayers of the Industrial Education As
sociation of that city, before whom
she explained the good results of the
system obtained at the Hub, and
urged the organization of such schools
in the Monumental City. The sub
iect is to be taken int serious consid-
Grafton by the authorities. '...
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Address Registered Letters to
new ORLEANS NATIONAL BANK,

REMEMBER that the presencesof Gen
erals Beauregard and Early who are In
charge OF the drawings, Is guarantee OF alb
are all equal, and that no one can possibly
divine what number will draw Prize.
''REMEMBER, also, that the payment of
AL BANKS OF New orleans, and the Tickets
are signed by the President Of an Institution
whose chartered rights are recognized in the
highest Courts; therefore, beware OF all imi'
tations and anonymous schemes"
The Washington critic., 1888-04-07
AUCTION SALES.
yTNRUsrrE@ SALE or VALUABLE IN
Il PROVED PROPERTY, BEING No. -
U STREET n. W.

by virtue Of Deed of Trust TO us, recorded
IN Liber, No. 100. folio 3Sd et seq, ono of
the Land Records Of the District OF Columbia,
and at the request of the party secured
thereby, we will offer for sale, in front Of tho
premises. on FRIDAY. THE 13rH DAY or
APRIL, 1883. at O'Clock p:, M, the follow
ing described real estate In the city OF Wash
ineton, District Of Columbia and described
by The following metes and bounds, to wit:
Commencing for the same at q point on u
street, distant 132 feet east from the north
west corner OF square 170; thence east %
feet; thor ce south 10 feet to a 12-foot alley;
thence west % feet; thence north 110 feet 70
the place Of beginning; being the same prop.
erty conveyed by VIM. II. Briscoe TO Alfred
NJ. Donaldson by deed duly recorded.
Terms; One.third cash, balance in one and
two years. at six per cent. interest. payable
semi.annually, secured by a deed Of trust on
tho property sold, or. all cash, AZ the option
of the purchaser A deposit of 800 will be
required az time Of sale. II terms OF sale are
not complied with in ten days after day OF
sale, the property may be resold at risk and
cost of defaultlng purchaser after one weeks
public nottb -
VIM MAYSE. JR., ,,r,..oos
JOHN r. ARMS, i'useeeS'
GEO. W. ST1CKNEY, Auotioneer, O36 f.
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Grand Single Number Drawing, at the
Academy Of Music, New Orleans, TUESDAY,
pril 10 1888 Rl-
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GALE UNDEB DEED or TRUST OF DWELL
- ING HOUSE AND PREMISES No 1927
FIFTH ST. N. w. LOT 30 BY 100 TT.
TO 3OFOOT ALLEY.

BY virtue Of deed Of trust, recorded in
1jber, No. 1856 folio 112, Of the Land Records
of the District OF Columbia, will sell at pub
lie auction, in front of the premises, on. SAT
URDAY, THE 1lTn DAY OF. APRIL, 1888,
square No 51l, in the city OF Washington,
ID. c., bounded as follows: Beginning for the
same at the southwest corner OF said lot and
running thence north 20 feet and extending
back with that width to the rear line of sad
lot, improved by a brick dwelling house.
Terms OF sale $1,000, with Interest at
PER cent. from october ], 1887, and expenses
Of sale in cash, balance at 81 and 1S months,
for which the notes OF tho purchaser, bearing
Interest and sef ured by deed of trust on the
property sold, will bo taken A deposit of
800 will be required of the purchaser at the
time Of sale.
WM. f. MATTINGLY, Trustee.
THOS. f. WAGGAMAN, Auotionoer.
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- FAIR DEALING e.

WITHOUT THAT THE REPUTATION AND EXCELLENCE OF
OUR SHOES WOULD AVAIL NOTHING. WE ARE HERE TO
SELL SHOES ESPECIALLY
The Washington critic., 1888-04-07

Mrs. MargaritesRodrigue a sister of
Archbishop Hughes, died in New
York, Wednesday, at the Half Orphan
Asylum, Madison avenue and Fifty
second street. She was rs years old,
and had been living with Sisters of
Charity for the last twelve years to
enjoy life of seclusion and piety.
Mrs. Rodrigue was much beloved by
all who knew her, and her death will
be universally regretted in Catholic
circles.
The Washington critic., 1888-04-07

Christiana, the young queen-regent
of Spain, is very fond of music, but
she does not care to go to public places
of entertainment, so she has large
neutrality-suspicious., connecting her
palace with the Madrid Opera House,
and listens to all the great singers with
out leaving her room.
The Washington critic., 1888-04-07

'You don't mean to say that you un-
derstand French, Tommy" 'Oh, yes,
I do. When ma and pa speak French at
tea, know 1fia.t have powder'N
The Washington critic., 1888-04-07

There is one, and probably only one,
man in this country, says the New
York NOraiag JourHdI, who has holy
horror Of being considered a Presi-
dental candidate, and he is General
Tecumseh sherman. The old warrior
is very fond Of young ladies, AMI it
was 10 u group OF these on Sunday
that the General S daughter said: "a
really believe that il will drive papa
The Washington critic., 1888-04-07
ONE YEAR AGO TO-DAY
LAPR1L eth,
We OPENED OUR STORE FOR THE SALE OF
SHOES!

OUR BUSINESS HAS BEEN MUCH GREATER THAN WE
EFFECTED THE FIRST YEAR WE APPRECIATE 1T,
AND THANK THE PUBLIC FOR IT. IN RETURN We CAN
GIvEA LARGER AND MORE COMPLETE STOCK TO SELECT
FROM
wBcoNsIDER OUR SUCCESS DUE MAINLY TO FOLLOW
ING THE ONE PRINCIPLE OF
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CITY AND DISTRICT.
UNDER The SIX PER CENT ACT.
Over Three Hundred thousand Dol.
lars OF Arrears Received by the Col.
i.-rfor.

CJicctOr John +. Cook has prepared a statement
showing the arrears OF taxes collected under the
per cent benefit act. This act, approved March 3,
isS. allowed all general taxes due the District OF
Columbia, In arrears July i. 1886, 70 be paid on or
before November 80 1887. with per cent per an
nun interest IN lieu OF the rate and penalties
otherwise provi1ed for. He reports having col
ected for the years 1s45 20 1870, a 26153; for
1872. seO659; for 1873 x8,495.42; for 1874. s12.-
o9875; for 1875, y2l ,e6707; for 1875 81 54T As;
for 1877. SIS lo7 for 1878, SIG Scala; for 1879
sl7.O7s75; for 1880 SIT, 500. 40; FOR 1881, s2l,-
71s73; for 1ss2 81. O9lss: for 1883. SOS se6 9s;
for 1854, SIS 55o6s for 1885, 49, 42s3s; for 1856,
sc. 5Ss-O2- Total, s3l6351.5z.
The following are the balances due December l.
1887: ON 1873. 81, 2S343; on 1874, slI TITS; on
$50. s23.s74-20: on 1876, sg,55l- 0s; on 1877,
sSs,0sS2. on 1873 s16 ,o4l 20; on 1879 S54 24234
on 1881. SSf. 1Ofg9; on 1881 &}} O32 g3: on lSsl.
<3O,s17.6s on 1888. Ss2,5I330 1854 s:y7,5I7.29;
On lSos. si4,@67.O6; on 1856, SJ5s25 I2-tOtal,
SsSs O54 II. Add 20 this the balance 1902 OIL 40,
dUe for Iss7 ana tie total balance is siSsl Oo5Go.
In his recommendations 10 the Commissioners
Collector COOS says: "4uite y percentage OF the
above balance should be eliminated BY careful
audit thereof, As II Will be found based on proper
Ties belonging 20 asyluIns, churches, cemeteries,
schools, the District or Columbia and In some In
stances the United States, and other corporations
exempt IRON taxation This Office Will, as time
permits, cOiltte and list, subject 10 publication,
all unpaid arrears. IL presents this exhibit OF
collection IN the above detail In order 10 suggest
either a further opportunity being Afforded by
siualar enactment for the collection OK balances
due, or that an enactment be sought vesting power
81 thu Commissioners 70 adjust and settle such
arrear accounts ON the basis OF per cent per an
mum Interest, In lieu OF all penalties rum the
times the said arrears should have been paid, and
provided the same are paid prior 10 July l. 1855"
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A Syvindler Caught Mapping.

from the chicago Mall.
4 was at the Grand Pacific Hotel the evening
that the victims Of the Minnesota railroad dis
aster were quartered there by the company. The
rotunda looked something like the ofices Of some
Southern hotels which I saw during the war,
when, after an engagement wounded Officers were
sent In from the field. Tourists and travellers
iounged about MI. brakes hotel with bandaged
arms and heads or course they got the best there
was In the house. Such were the Instructions OF
the company. Some OF the bruised ones were not
SO badly mangled as to prevent them dropping In
at the exchange, and there, as elsewhere they got
the best, and the mixers were instructed TO take
nothing for what they set up. This was kept up
for part OF the day and resulted In funny inci-
dent. About O'Clock a man presented himself
with q bandage over one OF his eye0 and one arm
In a sling. He called for an English invalids de-
ught-brandy and sOda-and got IL.
show are you feeling?" asked the man who had
served him
The man replied feebly that he was slowly on
the mend
.'That was a bad accident" continued the
mixer.
The bandaged man said IL was
tine e., b. and q are noted for accidents" said
the mixer.
Eyes" said the bandaged man. 81 don't think I
VIII ever go over that road again."
II don't think you ever WILL myself said the
mixer, and In a minute he had leaped over the
counter Ike a cat, and had the bandaged man by
the back OF the neck. AS he kicked his man out OF
the LaSale-street opening he called out to him:
You get on the right road the next time, young
man There's q mighty sight OF difference be-
lngton and Quincy, when IL comes 70 ringing In q
drlpk."
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The PODesS Jubilee (:itss.

THEY ARE PLACED ON EXHIBITION THE VATICAN
AND INSPECTED BY HIS HOLINESS.
The pope's jubilee presents were placed on exhi-
bit1on at the vatican yesterday for the first time
The foreign diplomats, number OF Roman ar1spo-
Gratis and host Of other guests were present The
pope entered the hall where the presents had been
arranged at noon. He was followed by 43 cardi-
nails and the whole pontincal court His arrival
was greeted with great enthusiasm. The pope took
his seat on the throne, and Cardinal Schiano pro-
ceeded to read an address. To this the pope re-
piled. He said that his soul was deeply moved by
the manifestations OF love and generation which
were reaching him from all parts of the world. He
regarded them as evidence OF the power OF the
papacy. which the enemies Of the church had
vatnly attempted to deny. The share taken by
the sOvereigns OF the world In the jubilee proved
that they justly appreciated the Importance Of the
papacy. He concluded by praising the organizers
OF the exhibition. The pope afterward made
prolonged inspection OF the presents in company
he viii receive the presidents OF the English and
American Colleges In Rome and the British pill
grtmS on the 10th instant. Mgr. clifford will
make the necessary arrangements for the recep-
ton. The Baltimore Suns Rome cable special
says: ''The gift OF the President OF the United
States-a copy OF the Federal Constitution, beauti-
fully engrossed and bOund-waS presented to the
pope by committed"
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Smart Boys I'm RostOn.

Smart Boys I'm Boston.
BEACON-HILLERs WHO DO NOT KNOW WHEN THE Bat
TIE OF AETIRTAM WAS FOUGHT.
Causeur in Boston Herald.
A sturdy little chap, some seven years old, had
tantrum one day last week. and his mother, In
order to mark her dispeasure and impress 1t on
him. left him by himself and went TO her own
room. He followed her as far as the door, and az
ter she had passed in closed 1t somewhat emphat-
tcally. Then he went to his play. Half an hour
later he returned opened the door softly and
looked In. His mother caught his eye and could
not repress smile. There" he said, 81 knew
you'd get over 1t. Now you are my own dear
mamma again" somehow IL was hard to make
out that he felt that he had been the subject OF
punishment. On the contrary, somewhat other
wise.
How sage steals on" Causeur was In an up
town street car morning or two since, and next
him sat a man OF perhaps thirty, OF magnificent
physique and possessing a mo"Stache which the
most dashing cavalry colonel might covet. At his
side sat a bright little boy OF about eight years,
apparently on his way TO school. They had ev1-
IDENTIFY had some talk about the war, for the little
fellow said: 'Papa, when was the battle OF An
tietam9"
ssWhy," said the father 81 don't know exactly, 1t
was some time In the early part oft war;" "But,"
persisted the boy, 'don't YOU remember IT, papa?"
1Remehber It? No, my boy, don't. ] couldn't
have been more than four or five years old when 1t
bers it." And then Causeur fell into a train OF
very serious thought. Can 1t be that there are
men grown, with children old enough TO attend
school, and ask questions, who don't know, and
apparently don't care, when the battle OF Antietam
was fought?
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Ritter Sweet.

From the st. Paul Globe.
81 will never take q girl to the opera house
again."
This was the remark OF young man who stood
looking into the large show windows OF 3d-street
holiday goods establishment.
swami the money now TO buy Christmas pres
ents?" said friend who stood near.
"want nothing" was the answer. sTt's like
this: took the young lady TO see the Ma
tional opera co. the first night 1t was in ST. Paul
Tickets for two IS each-$6 had to have q car
Rage. Cash to driver, s.. Wanted TO do the thing
up properly, so there was little bill for flowers
OF S.. Lunch came after the opera was over at
the rate OF $l25 per lunch; total for two, g. So
Besides this laid In new pair OF gloves, which
still have costing g. Call 1t dollar on those, as
still have the relics. Grand total, $3.50"
''You must have known about what IL would
cost beforehand; what are you kicking about"
'Don't kick on the evenings entertainment at
all But last evening dropped around 10 call on
the young lady. Got myself up as neatly as
could and rang the door bell The servant showed
me in. Young lady met me in the hall and said !:
How do You do7 so glad to zee you Excuse me,
but really have forgotten your name, and want
TO introduce you to gentleman friend who is
calling in the parlor.' ] am not taking any more
ladies TO the opera, not this season."
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Local Rights I'm the Dominion.

DELEGATION or PRExIEks TO co TO ENGLAND.
The Toronto Mail In a leading editorial says:
at is assumed by the supporters OF the Dominion
government that when the inter-provincial reso-
buttons, including one favoring commercial union,
have been adopted by the legislatures, nothing
more will be heard OF them. This is a mistake.
We understand that the provincial government
Will then select delegation, composed probably
perial authorities TO lend hand in securing the
adoption OF various constitutional amendments.
II would be useless for the provincial ministers 10
visit Ottawa, which Is interested In perpetuaung
the very evils II Is their aim 10 remove There can
be no doubt but that the imperial government will
attach great weight TO the representations made
TO IL by such a delegation In behalf OF the future
well-oeing OF the confederation; also IT Is certain
that the people OF the respective provinces will 10
the best OF their ability, strengthen the hands OF
their governments and legislatures In this effort 10
check the growth OF GENERALIZATION and widen the
sphere OF local rights"
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always surrounded by group of his fellow men,
hers, and every now and then burst OF laughter
Is provoked by his quaint humOr He is typical
western man OF good hard sense practical and
characteristics. He was member Of the corpora
tionS subcommittee OF the District committee and
made careful study of the questions OF corpora
tiOn and the law. He is one of the men who thinks
that national pride and public policy demand that
washington should be the most perfect as well as
the most beautiful city In the world. He thinks
that the people Of the country do not begrudge
money spent for the improvements to the national
capital. He would make Washington pattern
for the whole world to follow. He was states at
torney for the eighth judicial circuit Of Illinois,
1S6S-'72 was presidential electOr on the Garfield
and Arthur ticket in 1880; served three years as
company Officer In the 18th Illinois infantry; was
elected to the Forty-eighth and Forty ninth Con-
crosses, and reelected 10 the Fiftieth.
WILLIAM W. CIRCUIT
is one OF the old and useful members OF the
committee. He is a typical yermonter and
very practical man. He is known for his
polished manners and his dignity. He has a
thin face marked with heavy lines, and his eyes
are set deep In his head. His complexion Is dark,
though his hair Is nearer sandy than black and he
and very active, useful man. BY profession he
is a lawyer. During the war he served as lieu
tenant colonel OF the 18th Vermont volunteers In
the Union Army; was member OF the Vermont
house OF representatives in 1865 1882 1870, and
1874 and or the senate In 1876, and was president
Forty seventh, Forty-ninth, and Fiftieth Con-
crosses as republican. He Is not given TO max
Ing speeches In the House. Though an old men,
ber his picture Is not TO be found in any OF the
galleries. because 1t is said he is averse TO having
any taken.