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The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-18

SAfsthe New York Sun! The project for
the erection of a statue Of Christopher
Columbus in this city is energetically sup
ported by our esteemed contemporary, u
Progresso. 1t ought to be carried out.
Is It possible that even the suggesting Of
a monument In New York renders news
paper liable to be 'carried out ?'
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-18

The Osceola Water Company, with cap
ital stock Of 6l00, 200, is comprised of some
OF the best known and most substantial
business men Of this community, which
guarantees that citizens shall be fairly
It's OF the water are all that Is claimed for
II, and will prove beneficial, especially SO
IN certain cases, for thoseusin II.
The water win b. sold only IN bottles,
and every effort will be made to guard
against imposition and fraud
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-18
Our Great Biunder.

Hail Hassein Khouli Khan--If you sayit
sing it-says that the Shah OF Persia would
like to visit the United States, but cannot
do SO because there is no one here OF equal
rank TO receive him. That's what we all
get for pitching in and trying to be
colonels, when II we should concentrate
our effortson one man, We might rig him
with . title big enough TO invite anybody
to drop in familiarly and stay few days
With us. OWES
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-18

Grand RAN and Boat Excursiou.

The excursion on June 10 down the
Chesapeake Bay promises TO be one Of the
most pleasant trips out OF Washington.
Delightful trip on the Chesapeake and Sus-
quehanna River, with two hours stop over
az Tolehester. Music In both directions.
Meals fifty cents, either on the grounds or
on board tbe'boat Trains leave the b. a
o. Depot, Washington, $50 q. In Round
trip rate, $1.25. Don't forget the date,
"wednesday, June 10, ,..1l
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-18

'rf -. DIED. ia |.I'
GARRITY--0n June 10, 1850, at his late resi-
dence, 1904 Fourteenth street, James p, aged
39 years.. beloved husband OF Mary
GaiTity and eldest son OF James and JoanneI
Garrity. n
n May he rest in peace"
Relatives and friends are respectfully in
vited to attend the funeral, from st. Mat.
thew's Church, Wednesday, June 10, at 0.
O'Clock a. IN.
HANSON. .--on Monday evening, June II.
1880, Thomas Mountjoy Hanson, In the 72d
year of his age.
Funeral at the Church OF the Ascension on
Wednesday the 10th, at y. m. Friends and
acquaintances are invited to be present.
Z iBRADLEY.-On June H. 1880, William II
Bradley, son OF Mr.. Justice Bradley, In the
36th year of his age.
Funeral on Thursday, June 20, at ? O'Clock
p. m, at Newark, N. j, IN. .r
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-18

ANOTHER cold water flood is threatened
in Pennsylvania to-day. The prohibition
amendment to the constitution is to be
voted on and the "Wets' are expected to
win Handsomely i- fS+t A-N tH
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-18

GOVERNOR HILL of New York says he
has saved the State 81 ,s00,0OO by his vetoes,
but 1t is more than likely that none. Of this
money can he used In re-electing bin.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-18

1F OUR Samoan Commissioners got a
status quo from Germany, why don't they
put 1t on exhibition In this country.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-18

PRopnET DEvoE's cyclone for Saturday
did not strike Washington, but 1t scattered
from Kansas to the Atlantic coast.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-18

SITTING BULL is recovering from his dan
gerous attack of pneumonia. Whom the
gods love die young.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-18

THIS is is the anniversary Of the battle of
Waterloo. Several Napoleons are In town
looking for office.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-18
Bald-headed men want reform at the polls.

"What type Of boy would you call that ~
asked teacher Of an editor asa slim-iook-
ing kid, with his book under his arm, came
by from school.
"Well,n replied the editor, after care
f'il survey, 81 should say he was long
primer type" S
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-18
CRITICULAR.
A railroad timetable should be car-re

A well-versed Latin scholar is sort OF a
Roman knows.
A railroad timetable should be car-rect.
He: Do you think, Miss Hattie, with the
poet, that an honest man is the noblest work
OF GodP
She (thoughtlessly) don't know. I
never saw one.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-18

is all the money required to buy any suit
marked 500, 500. 80, $25 and $3.50. Else
man Brothers, Seventh and e, manufactur-
ing ciothiers and tailors iF
: WASHINGTON SAFE DEPOSIT Co., 0l6 Pa.
ave-, rents safes as low as SIS per year.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-18
MARSHALL HALL.

Steamer ". W, Corcoran leaves 7th-st.
wharf daily for Marshall Hall, leaving at 10
10 a. nj, reaching Washington about $50 p. m.
. SUNDAYS two trips, leaving at i0:30a, m.
and $50 p. M, reaching Washington at . and
7:30p. m. Fare round,trip, 25c!
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-18

She was a young woman of an inquiring
turn OF mind, on her way home from col
lege and during a delay at a station she
walked up and down the platform calculat-
ing the ponderabilities.
~ wonder,' she said to her papa, "what
is the weight of this trainf"
"Really my dear, couldn't say, but"
"I know what 1t is interrupted. an im-
patient drummer, sits about four hours
and half.n
Then the girl went in and sat down to
think awhile.
An eagle always feels more or less soar
ness in its wings when II uses them.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-18

UNREASuRY DEPARTMENT., MAY "a, 1880.
j Sealed proposals will be received AZ the
ofhce OF the Superintendent for furnishing
supplies for use of the Treasury Department,
year ending June 30, 1890 Proposals will be
opened at O'Clock y. M, on the following
named days; For removing Ashes, Cleaning
Carpets, Washing Towels and for Ice, NON
DAY, June II, 1880; for Lumber, Forage, Fuel
and the purchase Of Waste Paper, TUESDAY,
June i8, 1850; for File Holders, .Paintersl Ma
terials and Plumbers Materials, WEDNES
THU RSDAY, June 20, 1850; for Miscellaneous
Supplies, FRIDAY, June 81, 1880. Printed
schedules containing instructions 10 bidders
may DO had Nt the office Of the Superdtend-
ent. The Department reserves the right to
reject any and all bids, or parts OF any bid !,
and to waive defects.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-18
strength of the Mormons.

The official statistics read at the last
Mormon conference in Salt Lake City
show that ''the Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter Day Saints has now twelve
apostles, seventy patriarchs, 3,9l9 high
priests, 1906 elders, 2,060 priests
2,292 teachers, II, ,610 deacons, 81, 800
families, 1895 officers and members
and 40,303 children under. 5 wears of
age, a total Mormon population of
l53,9l1. The number of marriages for
= the six months ended April 8, 1889, was
$50; number of births, 1854; new mem
bers baptized, 4SS; communications,
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-18

uol FOR GREAT FALLS AND CABIN
III JOHN BRIDGE.-rSteam Packet EXCEL,
SIOR makes her regular trips on sunday, }
Monday, Wednesday and Friday, leaving |
win commence April u Fare, b0c., round I
trim
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-18
70 NORFOLK AND FORTRESS MoNRoE.
DAILY LINE OF sTRAMERs.

Ito NORFOLK AND FORTRESS MONROE.
DAILY LINE OF STEAMERS.
Steamer GEORGE LEARY will leave Seventh
street wharf on Mondays, Wednesdays and
q. Steamer LADY OF THE LAKE on Tues
days, Thursdays and SUNDAYS at n. m. from
Sixth street wharf. 70 --F
LEARY viii stop at Piney Point down and
mp, weather permitting, until further notice.
No boat for cornield Harbor. " i171
Fare, Sfs50 each way. No round trips.
Both steamers land at Boston wharf, Nor
folk, and make close connection with boston
and Providence and New York steamers of
other rail and steamer lines. Secure rooms
and tickets on boats. Knox and Lloyds
express will check baggage from hotels and
private residences. Leary's telephone, No.
S45-s; Lakes telephone, No. o. s.f''
GEO. r. PHILLIPS, supt. ]. b 3. Q. Co.
WIN. P. WEIGH, Supt. p. 8. Co.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-18
an Ola Beauty Show.

A Belgian journal gives an account
Of u beauty show held at Paris in 1866.
In remembrance of the oldest com.
petition Of the kind the prizes were
golden apples. The first prize was, of
course, awarded TO the Queen Of France,
and the second was obtained with ,723
points by Mile. Semure. Most of the
prize winners were ladies from Nor.
mandy.
-'H Dreams ForeteiiinG Rain.
II is a superstition with Georgia
negroes that If q person dreams of the
dead and converse with them as If
alive, II is sure sign Of ram within
two days, A prominent colored minis.
ter in Atlanta says that such dream of
his recently was followed by heavy
rains after a severe drought
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-18

( A LEXANDRIA FERRY AND RIVER Ex-
IN tl i'll CURSION.
Two Saloon steamers. Every hour from 6
q. m. to 7:15 p. m.
IL MILES ON THE PoToMAL FOR 15c.
Free Excursion for Babies. See Schedule.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-18

Mrs. Blood; Oh, Mrs. Newrich, is that
an intaglio you hayei
Mrs. N; Oh, no, its an onyx.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-18

"oh, why did you marry SO homely a
manf' t M H.
The people all said to our sue;
sits none Of our business, but really, dear,
Heis homely enough for two.'
~ know it," she said, with cute little
smile,
'You are right, can plainly see;
He's homely enough for himself, that is one,
And he's homely enough for me.n
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-18

ORKNEY SPRINGS AND BATH, vA-THIS
fNJmagnihcent property, recently purchased
by the orkney Springs Hotel and Improve
ment Company, will open June 10. Added TO
many new attractions and improvements Ia q
enlarged ground, walks and drive. an ex-
eellent livery, equipment unsurpassed; seven
different mineral waters superb climate, es-
tarrh and hay fever, exhaustion and depres-
sion; capacity, 1906 grand scenery. Pam
phlets at principal drug stores, depots. etc.
r, w. EVANS, Manager.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-18
$40

BsEcHAM's PILLS cure bilious and herv
Gus ills. ~ TV i.iFH4f
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-18

VNHE NEW STEAMER CECILE, THAT
y il will accommodate 200 people, makes
hourly trips to Holtzman's and Upper River
landings from0 Q, m. to 10 y. m. Round trip
l5c. All kinds of pleasure boats for hire at
the same wharf.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-18
PROPOSALS.

nEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR,
IL Washington ID. c.. June 10, 1880. Sealed
proposals will be received at the Department
Of the Interior until wEDN EsDAY; the 10Th
INSTANT, at I2 O'CLOCK NJ, for the cree
tion at the Government Hospital for the
Insane, near this city, of an inhrmary build
tions TO be seen at the Hospital The Depart
ment reserves the right TO waive defects and
TO reject any and all bids Contract will be
awarded only TO regular building contractors
or carpenters. JOHN w, NOBLE, Secretary.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-18
SAks { COMPANY,
300 to 30S Seventh Street.
SUMNER BOARDING.

DoARDING--INTH THE MOST TPICTURESQUE
ID portion Of Virginia; ice, milk and fruit;
every amusement. Address Mrs. 8, ".
YIELD, Halfway, Fauquier County, Va.
A CcoMMoDATIoNs FOR 90 BOARDERs
"A at the De Lander farm, mile from
Boyd's station, Met b. b. and o. Healthy
locationi large lawn; splendid spring
water. Private teams cared for. Terms, Se6
month. E. Q. DE LANDER. Boyd,s, Nd he Z
vIyHE wAvERLY, HAMILTON, LOUDoUN,
i County, Va. Double three.story brick,
shady lawn, abundance of fruits, sc. For
particulars apply to Mrs. NICHOLS, 1925 18th
et W, until July ]. -,t-f.-t Z
VATTON--THE OLD FAMOUS SUMMER
Il resort, at Round Hill, L0udOun County,
Va, Is now open for the season; one.fourth
mile from station; fine water and shade; two
daily mails telegraph and livery; dancing and
other amusements; D miles from Blue Ridge
Mountains. Address MRS. M. L, WALKER.
A TLANrIc HOTEL, OCEAN CITY, ND. I
OPENS JUNE 25.
$3.50 and $S per day, S1t, S17.b0 and $40 per
week, according to location OF rooms; ca
paoity GOO guests; boating, cunning, fishing.
For circulars or choice rooms address Riggs
House until June 20. C. W. .SPOFFoRD,i
Proprietor. Also proprietor Riggs House,
Washington, D. q.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-18

Heavy editorials are not always loaded.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-18
The. Oldest Horse.

II any sea captain has had a more un.
eventful and successful life than Cap.
tain Nathaniel II. Falker, Of Biddeford,
Me-, let him say so. Captain Falker,
who the other day sold his last vessel,
the schooner Messenger, and retired
from business, was born sixty. nine
years ago. When nine years old he
went 90 sea, and has followed il steadily
ever since, During forty of these sixty
years he has been captain. In these
forty years he has never lost man,
never had man die at sea, never lost
spar or sail, and never called upon
the underwriters for cent of insurance
mAInN
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-18
THE SPORTING WORLD.

ihoiripAt "hnbos
Wash a ph,la. u Pitss.' e 5 Chicago se i
Boston, . N. Y. 2 In'aplls,2 cley'ld,
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moderately active to-day but shows the
effects of the recent liquidations Among
tina srecislties Chicago Gas Trust was es-
pscially weak, sympathizing closely with
the coalsrs, which made further drop on
very large business. st. Paul YVES he fea-
tuIe on report o. q heavy increase of the
earnings. Tee caalers we're the weak spot,
Lackswanna lea6iug The market closed
quiet hut wax at about the lowest fig
ures. Chicago Gas Trust declined q,
LsckawauDa II, Missouri Pacific and
Michigan Central /. Sales 247, 999 shares.
Quotations closed bid as fOllows:ss
Adams Express, 142; American Express,
1909; Canada Pacific, 52s; Central Pacific,
1853; Chesapeake and Ohio 19i; preferred do
firsts, lot; do seconds, II; Chicago and
Alton, 1876; Chicago, Burlington and Quin-
cy, 10; Delaware and Hudson, 63s;
Delaware, Lsckswanns snd Western 1899;
Denver and Rio Grande, 16s; Erie, 2ssi
do preferred, IS; F.. Wayne, 149l; Hi
nOis Oentr,I, 116; Lake Shore, 1921; Mich
igan Central, s54; Minneapolis and st.
Louis, 5; do preferred, III; Missouri Pacific,
731; Northern Pacific, 253; do preferred,
sos; Chicago and Northwestern 1OS; do
preferred, 1922; New York Central. 1854
Oregon Transcontineatal, 800; Pacific Mail,
oct; Peoria, D. & E, "a; Pittsburg, 1885,
Pullman Palace Gar, 1898; Reading, 4s3i
Rock Is'as6, SO, Gt. LOUIS & San Fran
cisco, ISL; Do preferred, 60; 90 first pre-
ferred, 1l3; 81. Panl. Minneapolis and Man
itoba, 1881; St. Paul and Omaha, 32f
do preferred, 934; Texas Pacific, 225
U sine psci6a, 64f; United sts;es EzrTes,,
70; westerz Union, S4s
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HOuser, Captain T. W. Shippers, Joseph E

HOuser, Captain 7. W. Shippers, Joseph E.
Waters.
A check was received in this city yester-
day by the officers of The National Union
for the payment of the insurace on the life
of Mr.. R J. Bags, deceased. Mr.. Bsggs
died on the 5:h, asd the PROMPT payment
of the 81, 900 policy is very cum nlble in
the company
On Tuesday evening Mr.. Albert Porter
assisted by his daughter, gave avery pleis
ant musical entertainment at their home
in the West End. A very pleasant even
ing, supplemental by splendid supper
made the many participants happy.
The following officers have been elected
by the Bridgeport Building Association
Co.: President, A. ]. Bsggs; Vice Presi-
dent, o. Schick; Secretary, Frank Barker;
Treasurer, II. NJ. Clark; Solicitor, Geo. Z.
Mckee.
A telegram was received here yesterday
announcing the death of an infant child OF
Mr.. and Mrs ]. O. Templeton, of Miles
City, Montana Territory. Mrs. Temple
ton was formerly Miss Maggie Enlow, OF
this city.
Matthias Book, popular German stone
msson, died yesterday at the home of Phil.
Schneider, about two miles out thu pike.
Mr. Book had only been sick few days,
his disease being of the lupgs and heart.
The Preeby terian Church is about fur
nished. The new carpet is being put
down. This completes the building and
it will be opened for service in few
weeks.
Mrs. Chris G. Young left yesterday for
Cincinnati after a two weeks sojOurD in
this city. Mrs. Young was nursing her
brother, Mr. ]. E, Clark, who had typhoid
fever.
A pound party was held at the home of
Mrs. James McCully, for the benefit of
Mrs. Charles johnson. Quite neat guam
tity of valuable commodities were presen-
ted
Marshal John Stuff and Councilman n.
Kuhn, are in Cleveland, arranging for the
purchase of set of iron cages for the new
lookup for the city building.
Prot John Mullen, of Wheeling, will in
lew uhy6 Organize u uduCluB Ciacn III tHio
city. The membership will include some
of our best people.
On Tuesday afternoon party of small
boys diverted themselves by destroying a
shanty boat on the creek bank.
Mr.. John Berry has accepted position
at the c., L. & w. transfer at West
Wheeling.
Mr.. John GoldsbOrough has been select
ed TO act as jsnitor of the city building
and Jail.
The r. J. Baggs & Sons Lumber Co.
have put new engine into their planning
mills
Mira. jacob Schneider is quite sick at
her home in the old Council room.
John McCleary, of Brilliant, has opened
a meat market in Kirkwood.
Mr.. Gotleib Hill was in Flushing yes
teIdsy on business.
Milt Harrison, of Pittsburg, was in the
city yesterday.
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BRIDGEPORT.

Martin McConnaughy, the well-known
and popular liveryman, has purchased the
bakery and busire3s of NJ. A. Klemm, and
will take charge on Febraury LIST. Martin
has secured the services of first-class
baker from the Wbeelirg Bakery Co and
will serve jubilee bread esch day. Klemm
will 20 to Flushing to open new bus
iness.
There are several places in tia city
where the mud is about over stos top and
where at q very small cost crossings might
be maintained. One notable place is the
crosing over the c., L. & W. tracks ia
K,rkwood, where if the company was
notified they could be compelled to keeI
MP the walk themselves.
There are quite a number of parents in
Bridgeport who would do well 10 look Of.
ter their small boys who 70 TO Wheeling
sbout every Saturday night and come home
intoxicated. These boys are several Of
them not over fifteen years of age and theil
condition upon returning home if often
p:tiable.
The stockholders of the Bridgeport Ath
letic Association, elected the following
Board of Directors at their annual meeting
Hon. Ross J. Alexander, J. G. Dent, Prof
J.E Durcan, John A. Topping, E. W
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BELLAIRE.
Dolugs OF Day In the Lively City Across
M U2y

DOiugs of Day in the Lively Oily Across
2~ WSS
\ NVSNwNNS " WSNNNSSySA NNNNNNNWHA ~N-
p'ied at a Fourth ward residence for old
clothes, Tue lady thought the man did
not need old clothes very Badly, as ne WIS
IYossSA WsW It is Thought that che fell
low is s. crook and was spying about.
II is likely that Bert Morgan will erect
a livery stable on the east side Of tnC
Public Square. TIE Lantern Globe
Works i9 negotiating for lease OF the old
stables of Mr.. Morgan.
The sale of delinquent lands for taxes al
St. Clairsvils on Tuesday was the small
est held in the county for quarter Of d
century. This argues that we are pretty
well financially.
The c., L. & w. road yesterday pur'
chafed the warehouse of the Lantern
Globe Works. They W II use it as a place
10 store freight.
M. Somehow has decided to locate ID
p, oria, Ill.,. where he will eng 90 in
wholesale and retail business of some kind,
TIE Street Railway Company has beer
ordered TO put the streets aud crossings IN
as good order as they found them.
A. ]. Norton, civil engineer of thi'
city, has succeeded to c. l.. Gould'e posi-
ton on the Ohio Valley railroad.
1t would be we'll for our people to look
out for burglars, as they are quite numer
ous in the immediate vicinity.
Louis Cohen, who has purchased the
lease of NJ Sonneborn, will move his fam
lily TO this city next week.
DR.. Geo. Msssr has been called here
from Ksnsas to attend Chief Muth, OF the
fire department, who is i'll.
The funeral of Elmer Heatheripgtor
will Likely take place 10 morrow, although
no time has been set.
Council has again taken mp Time. This
body often does that It's sun time thsF'
wanted again.
The school board thinks OF renting th'
big room in Central schools on special oc
casi0ns.
A debate is on the programme OF exer
cises prepared for the EnOn Baptist Church
tonight
A clothing merchant on Union stree
will shortly take the holy bonds of matri
mopy.
Rev. J. N. Wilson continues to preacl
in the Second Presbyterian Church in thu
evening.
Women's Christian Temperance UnioI
will hold monthly meeting this afternoon
A room in the basement of Contra
schools will be fixed up for schools room
A five and ten cent store from Washing
ton, Pa, will open on Union street.
Miss Ora Blon will teach the new schoo
that will be opened on Monday.
The crowd out to see Two lrisi
Hearts" jammed the theatre. -.
The wegee Methodist Church reports II
conversions 80 far.
Two families returned from Findla.
yesterday. =.
NJ. J. McFadden will move his store Il
Wheeling.
The b, Il. & O. paid its employees yes
teTdey.