The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-03-11
WASHINGTON IN 1889.

It Is the most cosmopolitan city in the
country.
It has 100000 population and is rapidly
moving onward.
It has the best-paved broad avenues and
streets and the most dilapidated sidewalks
Of any large city IN the land
II has more magnificent natural suburban
scenery and surroundings than any capital
city on the globe.
II contains the largest and finest public
buildings in the world.
IL is the most attractive city for resi-
dents, sojourners and visitors on the con
tinent.
II has the most intelligent population In
the aggregate OF any city in the Union.
II Is rapidly becoming the national centre
OF science, art and literature, as IL Is
already the political and social centre Of the
United States
II presents the best inducements for in
yestment in property, as its prosperity,
growth and grandeur are assured by the
entire nation.
IL is rapidly becoming q residence OF
people Of wealth, refinement and culture
from all parts OF our country.
II is one Of the healthiest localities In the
country, and, when the Potomac fiat i'm
provements are completed and the river
front put In proper order, will be the model
sanitary city Of the land
II has broader avenues, larger public
grounds and reservations and more parks,
circles, trangles, open spaces and miles OF
thrifty shade trees in proportion TO It's area
than any other city In the world.
II has the best future prospects OF any
city In America.
In short, everything that pertains to the
greatness and advancement of the Nation
increases the Government business TO be
transacted at Washington; and while other
cities have special local avenues of trade,
commerce and general business, the whole
country pays tribute to the progress and
prosperity OF its National Capital.
The rate Of taxation In Washington Is
established by act OF Congress aud Is lower
than in any other city on the continent. 1t
is fixed at only one dollar and and a-half on
each one hundred dollars OF assessed value.
The Congress Of the United States appro-
| PIRATES yearly an amount equal TO the sum
paid In taxes by property holders for local
improvements and the administration Of
municipal affairs of the District.
In other words, the National Government
pays one-half of the amount annually ex-
pended in conducting the local affairs of
| the Capital City and In promoting its future
progress and development. No other com
munity in the world has such resources be-
hind It, or is backed by such an indorser.
Washington has the best public school
| blhltlll III tut NOflu, unu tut lIDhu
commodious and conveniently-arranged
| public school buildings.
II also has q large number OF the best pri-
| vate educational institutions In America.
As the seat of the Government of the
United States its prosperity and future
greatness are assured by the growth and de-
velopment Of the nation at large.
The departments, institutions, asylums,
| bureaus, museums, commissions, Offices and
boards Of the Government now established
here are being constantly increased by the
| rapid growth of the nations interests In the
/ wonderful progress and development OF the
resources Of the Republic.
Its government is entirely national In its
character, being under the exclusive juris-
| diction and control of the Congress OF the
United States as trustee for the people of
! the entire nation.
| II Is the only neutral district In the Union
| and belongs alike to the people Of the
+. whole country regardless Of section, poll
| tics, religion or any Of the peculiarities or
isms that to more or less extent shape the
sentiment Of all other localities In the coun-
try.
1t Is the favorite place in the United
States for holding conventions, anniversa-
| ries and public gatherings OF the various
societies and organizations existing through
| out the country.
Citizens from all sections can assemble
here without exciting jealousies, as this Dis
trict is the common heritage Of the 10, 000,-
wv lhhaDltants OF the hepupne.
us resiaen1 p9Puialioh ID among tne Iole-
alvs. , ~ ono iau ,i ~ az 1hris,ie onn
munity.
There is more individuality of opinion
and less restraint on the freedom OF per
sonal acuon IMAM Ill any oIher Guy
IN its vast resources ol 1Vte,s anu restau'
rants, poarulhS-housee anu longing rooms,
can entertaii, ABSORB anu coipioi .lpiy
proViue LOT u ia.geI gatnerlns Vi Peoplc
Ihan any o'ncr Guy 'niee ''iiies ITO 'iHo III
america. .,
Its broad, smooth .horoughIareS preseni'
tne most at.ractive liiles oi niurch lor NH.
.ury or ciNic proceesione Vi any eiVy on 'he
comment. -.
IL has the largest and best supply OF
s,ynsh carriages, eapsl hh hs, noIuies,
pnetons, etc', WIN poIite uriVets, aiways ~
readiness, anu az iower rates Oh iare than IL
any other city III america
IL Is the headquarters OF the Army anu
navy, ana the donicile Oh great many
Oh the olncers anu uheir ialn,hes.
IN the winter seasoh IL Is ohe great Society
centre OF tne country.
" mas the most agreeapie winter ciiinatf
OF ahy Guy III tue ianu.
II has more churches and places o.
worship ana larger number Oh church
goers IN proportion 10 population tnah any
other city IN the lana;
III mas the most orderly anu law-aoiuihg
community, Win FEWER uisturphlees oi .h'
Pupnc peace Of any eilS oi It's s'ze on eitne'
continent,
IL is the most attractive CITY on the
western hemisphere tor American Visitor'
and foreign solourners, us u combines
more OBJECTS oil national ana historical IN
terest than any other LOCALITY; Ana mere
can De seen the noted men OF lhe hepuDiie
ana the representatives from ioreign courts
1t is the bower OF paradise for brida
couples from all parts oil the country en-
Toying thelr honeymoon, ana the comm!