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The Washington critic., 1889-03-18
They Worship Together.


General Harrison finds himself In dlstin-
guished company at the church Of his choice
Among thepew-holder are Senators Cullom,
Hale, Mcmillan and Dawes; Secretaries
Blaine and Wanamakcr, Justice Matthews
and ex-Jnstice Strong OF the Supreme
Court, congressman Belden of New York
and DaIzell of Pennsylvania; General Henry
" Boynton, General Anson G. McCook,
Gardiner Hubbard, E. John Ellis, Inter
state Commerce Commissioner Schoon-
maker of New York, Mrs. Horace Maynard
and Colonel John Hay, who by his presence
there seems to have recanted the metrical
sceptlcism contained In "Iittle Breeches. {"
The pew of Mr.. Wsnamaker is about mid
way of the church on the right of the main
aisle, and that Of Mr.. Blaine is few feet
behind on the same side. Gen. Harrison's
pew will probably be few feet in front Of
Mr.. Wanamaker's.
The Washington critic., 1889-03-18
A Professional Howier.
Boston Herald

The Independent fills several columns OF
its current issue with answers to its inquiry
as to whether New York is growing better,
considering the question from moral
standpoint. The replies come from clergy
men of diverse faiths, police justices and
people identified with the various organiza-
tions having for their object the moral well
fare of the community, and 1t is fact
well calculated TO astonlsh some Of the pes
simists Of the day that all but one OF the re-
plies assert that New York is growing bet
ter every year. The only person who dis
sents from this conclusion is Anthony
Comstock, who may be said TO DO 0 profes-
sional discoyerer Of wickedness.
The Washington critic., 1889-03-18
Joe sohwart. Loses ~, 600 at Poke

Joe Sohwartx Loses $1,000 at Polar.
The gossip Of the town In trade circles is
just now the great game of poker In which
Joe Schwartz engaged the other night with
prominent Board Of Trade man, whose
name Is Davidson.
The game was played inone Of the largest
hotels. The ante was at first 25 cents, but
luck was all on Davidson's side, and
Schwartz had 1t raised to enable him to win
back his losfngs more rapidly
The ante was then forced up to $1,500.
still the cards ran against Schwartz, and
Davidson, who had cashed In the amount
he had put into the game, and was playing
purely on velvet, consented to take
Schwartzs checks. On a pair of mines
Davidson won 1000 and on pair OF trays
$4,000
After Schwartz had paid out $s2,5OO in
checks the cards turned, and he finished
only So, 900 loser. Schwartz next morning
made an offer to compromise, and was re.
leased from liability on the debt by paving
5000; II kansas City letter in jewelers.
Weekly
The Washington critic., 1889-03-18
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.


yesterday.
Mr.. and Mrs Robert IIencklcy will give
tea on the gsth instant.
Mrs Justice Bradley will entertain the
Fortnightly Club this evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Purdy are tho guests
Of General and Mrs. McKeever.
Mrs. Sidney DeKay Of Staten Island will
spend next month In Washington.
Mrs. Burrows returned on Saturday from
two-wecks' trip to Old Point Comfort.
The Misses Carroll of Little Rock are the
guests Of Mrs. Colonel Casey at her resi-
dence S005 street
The engagement of Captain Pickering,
U. s. N, to Miss Laura Sherwood OF Bal
timore is announced.
Miss Marian Morton, who met with n
serious accident some weeks ago, has
sufficiently recovered to be out again.
Vice-Prcsidcnt Morton and family will
occupy their elegant Newport residence,
"Fair Lawn" during the coming season.
Mrs. Frances Hodgson Burnett will be
on the reception committee at the Ameri-
can Art Exhibition, Morton House, to-day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hambleton Of 1137 Eighth
street gave a children's party In honor Of
their daughters birthday last Friday even
ing.
Miss Hayden of Alexandria Bay, N. Y,
will leave for her home early IN April Dur
ing the past season she has been the guest
of Miss Charlotte French and was greatly
admired. .
Mrs. Lippincott, better known as ''Grace
nraopunnd ~ a,,I M;aa A ana Uyo~.o,, ctou,,
will give series Of readings at the homes
OF the prominent society leaders Of New
York, commencing on March 81.
The marriage is announced Of Miss Annie
-Lathrop, the niece OF Senator and Mrs. lie.
land Stanford to Mr.. Walter Hanson Of
Saratoga Springs The ceremony will take
place on Wednesday evening In the First
Presbyterian Church nt Saratoga
1t is said that Mrs. Wanamaker is un-
aware that her husband has selected their
Washington home She is at present in
Rome with her two daughters and her
youngest married son. Her daughter-in-
law, Mrs. Thomas Wanamaker, is IN charge
Of the street residence at present, and is
at home informally to callers every
Wednesday afternoon.
The nearness of Old Point Comfort to the
city as well as its other attractions make
1t favorite resort for Washington people.
A number Of prominent society people
will go down during the week to par
ticipate in the german to be given at the
hotel next Saturday evening. Among
those already there are Major and Mrs.
William Tucker, Mrs. General Ledly, Mrs
The Washington critic., 1889-03-18

Chicago News Washington letter.
Anew York newspaper to-day asked If the
question whether General Harrison chews
tobacco, cen be answered in the negative.
He smokes three cigars day, and prefers
those of domestic manufacture to i'm
ported brands. He takes one after break
fast, one after lunch and one after dinner,
and sometimes, when he has company,
smokes fourth In the evening. Neither
his son Russell nor son-in-law, Mckee,
take tobacco In any FORM.
The Washington critic., 1889-03-18
PennsyIvanIans Nettled.

Some of the Pennsylvanians resident here
display considerable irritation and annoy
ance at the comments made upon the dis
State during the Inauguration celebration.
The behavior of the Pennsylvania troops
was Of such character as 10 excite wide
spread notice In the press throughout the
whole country, and the recital of their
doings has fallen quite short of the facts.
The indignant citizens aforesaid threaten
that the Pennsylvania militia will never
come to Washington again, aud II they can
not comport themselves better In the fu-
hope they never will come.-[Baltimor
Sun.
The Washington critic., 1889-03-18
PosToFFIoE DEPARTMENT,
w A AaIIIAnrnn Ii - AIu..-.A ~ Il

NAshNoroNi ID. u, March IL, 1880.
SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at
this Department until SATURDAY, THE 18TH
OF APRIL, 1889, at i2 O'Clock noon, for fur
nishing wrapping paper, Wrapping paper for
facing'slips, twine, letter scales, post-marking
and rating stamps, rubber stamps, canoeling
INK, pads, paper, envelopes, rubber goods,
pens, pen.holders, pencils, inks, mucilage,
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 l., 1880, and ending June 80,
lsy0, for the use of any branch OF the depart.
ment or postal service
Blanks Tor proposals, with specifications
giving detailed statement OF the requirements
70 be met In respect TO each article, and also
the estimated Quantities probably to be re-
qnired OF each, and giving full instructions
as TO the manner OF bidding and conditions to
be observed by bidders, will be furnished ON
application TO the Superintendent OF the d.
ton, ID. @.
The Postmaster.G General reserves the right
% reject any or all bids, TO waive technical
deieets, and to accept any part OF any bid
ana reject the other part.
JN0. WANAMAKER,
Postmaster-G General.
The Washington critic., 1889-03-18
Captain Dawson's Death.

WASHINGTON, March 17.--Editor Critic.
Your observations In Saturdays CRITIC
were quite pertinent. The point seems to
be well taken that Captain Dawson's call
on mellow, unexplained, will have an eff
feet on the verdict. But as Mellow was
seen on Captain Dawson's premises, the
question arises, "Did the latter go to the
ONCE Of the former on his own motion {"
May he not have been inviteda The grave
In the dark closet was evidently dug after
the murder. But at what time the horrible
idea Of its adaptedness for such purpose oe-
curredt0 Mellow is uncertain. It cannot
be presumed that he meditated 1t before
hand. On that, however, will probably y
depend the verdict as to the degree Of
murder. JUSTICE.
The Washington critic., 1889-03-18

~ remember riding home in horse-car
with Henry w. Paine one day. remarked
a story-teller, apropos of this eminent
Maine jurist. "Paine was reading sheep
skin-bound volume OF law reports. A
mutual acquaintance hailed him and said;
See here, Paine, do you have to study law
stillY This isn't law said Paine 'it's
only collection Of decisions Of the Mabsa-
chusetts Supreme Court. .'p--[Lewiston
Journal
The Washington critic., 1889-03-18
CRITICULAR.

New York wants to build great music
hall. IL should be called Wagner.
If Editor Whitelaw Reid or Editor Hal
stead succeed to foreign mission, 1t is sin
cerely hoped the successful one will take
his paste-pot along, so he will not get
stuck up.
The kind of mat Bismarck doesn't wipe
his feet on is an American diplomat.
r. S.--This is no joke.
Republican to Mugwump: Aw, you are
in the soup.
Mugwump (despairingly): No, we are
not. You fellows have even taken the
soup. =
Most steamship companies have float
ing debt.
He: They say Mary Anderson is losing
her mind.
She: mol You don't say Is she going
to get married
There is always multitude at a swell
reception.
Sermons by telephone are late novelty
They begin with a Hello.
The Washington critic., 1889-03-18
Not a had Suggestion.
Chicago Herald,

Miss L. A. Southworth, who has been
made assistant mycologist at Washington,
is said to be the first woman TO receive an
appointment to scientific post at Wash
ington. Her specially is fungoid growths,
and she may yet be turned loose among the
more venerable of the chronic place hunt
apc
The Washington critic., 1889-03-18
A Sad Temperance Lecture.

Judge Henry o'Connor, tattered, trem-
bling, dsheveled, almost In the throes of
delirium, was before Judge Miller In the
Police Court this morning, In answer to a
charge OF being an habitual drunkard. It
was sad temperance lecture that the old
man presented, as he stood, shaking In
every Joint, In the dock Of the Police
Court, and begged the Judge to let him off
.this once" He was put In charge of his
friends.
No MAN OR WOMAN can afford to be with
out VOLTS Acme Backing.
The Washington critic., 1889-03-18

The Democracy has not been In the habit
Of taking up for second experiment the
discharged captain or corporal who has
been tried, found wanting and reduced to
the ranks.--[New York Sun.
A Frank Admission.
All Northern Republicans are neither
ldemagogues nor fools.--[ Alexandria (va.)
Gazette.
Merit Before Men.
The delay In the nominations for the first
class missions leads us to hope that Presi-
dent Harrison is seriously considering in
this matter the claims of the American
people to be worthily and efficiently repre-
sented at'three ofthe leading posts at all
events, and is not wholly occupied in sat,
isfying the claims of indiyiduals.--[N Y.
Evening Post. ~
The Question With AFurat. s,-'f
Field Marshal Halstead says that he has
not been promised anything. That Is not
to the point, which is. Docs he want any
things With him the greatest question Of
oil, no. doubt is, will he get anything 7
l--[Pittsburg Times.
z Too Many Men.
just at present the cases Of the office seek
ing the man are few.-[ Boston Traveller.
Internationally Jokei
II is Uncle Jerry Rusk's intention to send
q watermelon to each of the crowned heads
OF Europe next summer--at least to those
heads with whom we may happen to be at
peace.--[CourierJournal.
New York's smoothest. flit
Ex-senator Thomas G. Platt has gone to
Florida for his health. Several things
have happened lately well-calculated to
give New York's smoothest politician bad
taste in his mouth.-[Minneapolis Journal.
Not Yet.
Is there to be no Higgins In this Admin
istration ri Manchester Union.
A Recommendation.
There seems to be hitch in the appoint
recommend Murchison ?-[Omaha Republic
can.
Startling IL True.
The New York Sun will never again be q
paper to which the Democrats will listen
with respect.-[ Nashville American.
A st. Louis Republican.
Mr.. Charles Pope, of st. Louis, is can
didate for the Consul Generalship at Mon
treal, and If nothing unexpected happens
It is highly probable that he will get the
appointment Mr. Pope is In every way
qualified to fill such position with credit
TO his country. He is thoroughly cul-
tured, bright and agreeable man, and his
experience in life has been sufficiently
varied to have given him every opportunity
to profit by study OF human nature
Truth
The Washington critic., 1889-03-18
CPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITIVELY THE LAST WEEK
TyTE

CPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
POSITIVELY THE LAST WEEK
OF THE
Two Great Exhibitions.
COMMENCING SUNDAY, MARCH II.
ADMiSSlON ...................26 70 GENTS
For the Entire Week.
Last Week
PANORAMA BATTLE OF SHILOH.
UFFNER'S ROYAL MIDGETS.
Owing to the removal of the Panorama Bat
tie OF Shiloh TO chicago and the departure Of
Unner's Royal Midgets to Baltimore, the ad-
mission has been reduced one-half the regu-
25 CENTS ADMISSION
to both entertainments
UFFNERS ROYAL .MIDGETS
AND
PANORAMA BATTLE OF SHILOH.
This Is positively the Last Week OF tho
Two GkEAT EXHIBlTfONs--
Don't fail to see
LUCIA ZARATE and MAJOR ATOM. /,
Don't fail to see the !,
PANORAMA BATTLE OF SHILOH
LAST WEEK UPtNEH'S ROYAL HlD0RT6.
LAST WEEK, BATTLE OF SHILOH.
Last WEEK PANOaAMA AND M1DGETS
% cents Admission for the Bntire Week.
Panorama open from 0 q. m. to 10. D. n. (
Midgets' reception, to afternoons, Z to 8
evenings
The Washington critic., 1889-03-18
To be Relied Upon.

(St. Louis Globe Democrat)
Editor Clarkson is well qualified for the
Office Of First Assistant Postmaster-Gen-
eral, and can be safely relied upon to
''make the punishment ft the crlmen In
the matter of dealing with the Democratic
postmasters.
The Washington critic., 1889-03-18

What to do with the $50, 900 surplus from
the proceeds OF the inaugural ball Is puz-
cling the Washington people. Why not
purchase one or two famous baseball play
eys for the new Geological MuseumP
The Washington critic., 1889-03-18
Captain Dawson's Fatal Inquisition.
Chicago Herald)

NuIcdkO 1crdiu.)
An editor Of unusual prominence In
Charleston, s. c., has been shot and killed
by adoctor on whom he had set detectives.
The editor suspected that the doctor,
married man, was sustaining improper re-
lations with domestic in the editor's
household. The tragedy while it comes as
a second earthquake in the Palmetto City,
yet discloses q degree of bumptiousness
that cannot be recommended to editors who
wish to reap all the honors Of their profess
sion.
In towns of the size of Charleston, the
omnipresent, omniscient, omnipotent editor
cuts his widest swath. Doubtless the cor
rection Of this injudicious doctor appeared
to the editor to be duty owed by the
editor to his community. The fact that
the doctor asserted an individuality even
more despotic has ended the editor. The
general comment, In the North at least,
and certainly among reforrners and Demo
Gratis who do not as rule believe in autoc-
racy such as Dawson In this case sought to
set up, win be that the servant should have
been dismissed and the private conduct Of
the doctor relegated to the espionage Of
persons more deeply interested, or to the
authorities.
The Washington critic., 1889-03-18

EVERY REPUBLICAN patriot who wants
an office and can't get a rascal turned out
in ten minutes has a lingering suspicion
that Harrison is a Mugwump.
The Washington critic., 1889-03-18

GERMANY has not yet found 1t absolutely
necessary to mop the Pacific Ocean up with
the United States Navy at Samoa.
The Washington critic., 1889-03-18

"ExPECTANTm is the word which de-
scribes the condition of the great majority
of prominent Republicans up to date.
The Washington critic., 1889-03-18

THE Chicago Nccs recklessly asserts
that there is a saloon-keeper in that city
who is not running for alderman.
The Washington critic., 1889-03-18

WASHINGTON, March 17.--Editor Critic:
The question Of home rule in filling District
Offices should be kept TO the forefront. II
should be the first requisite to appointment.
is he honests Is he capablc2 Is he Re-
publican These questions may follow,
and the appointee should fill all these re-
quirements before he is appointed; but the
requisite that all District Offices should be
filed by District men is the paramount re-
quirement, in my estimation. We have
plenty Of men here in our midst who can
Ill the bill. And as President Harrison
seems to be disposed to live up to the plat
form on which he was elected, let us lend
him all the moral support we can. "Dis-
trict Offices for District men" is my slogan,
no matter what political administration is
in power. DEMOCRAT.
The Washington critic., 1889-03-18
Jedge waxem,s Early Life.

WASHINGTON, March 17.---Editor Critic.
i am very much interested In the career Of
Jedge Wabash @. Waxem, NJ. G. from
Wayback, but in looking through the Con-
gressioDal Directory / fail to find brief
sketch Of his life. Please supply the omis-
sion and obligc
AN INTERESTED PATRIOT.
1.-THE Honorable Wabash @. waxem, NJ. c.
from the wayback District, was born early
In life on the classic shores Of the raging Wa
bash, In Indiana, the land prolific with mod
erf statesmen. His birth was coIncident
with roaring rise in the famous stream, and
as young riproarer of remarkable lung
power he was named In honor of the roaring
wabash.
In early life, clothed with good intentions,
a coon-skin cap, from which tuft of tow hair
protruded; pair Of hoosier jean trousers,
ventilated In the seat and held up by pair
OF string galluses, be pulled out for wayback,
where he grew up to his present national
fame.
He was first elected to the Forty.ninth Con.
gress, then to the Fiftieth, and was again
unanimously reelected to the Fifty.first Con-
gress.
His exalted craftsmanship and acknowl-
edged influence at the Nations Capital gives
assurance that he will long continue as the
guide, philosopher and friend Of the new
members Of the American Congress. ED.
CRrTIc.1
The Washington critic., 1889-03-18

Dixey at Albaugh's tonight In ''Adonis." "
Minnie Palmer at the National tonight
in "My Brothers. Sister"
Stoddard lecture on "Florence'' tonight
at Congregational Church.
Unner's Royal Mdgets at Battle OF
Shiloh. Tickets, 25 cents. Last week.
Exhibition of American Art at Morton
House, Scott Circle, day and evening.
Night Owls at Kenan's tonight
"Fate" tonight at Harris Bijou.
Globe Theatre tonight, new variety bill.
Colonel John X. Rogers and his chief of
staff, Nat. Childs, fell down on this office
this morning. The Colonel is Miss Minnie
Palmer's manager, or she is his manager, II
is not yet definitely determined. He will
be in town during the week with large
sized bunch OF whiskers on his chin, which
are never still.
rIH Carrie o6ers Sb for Lhs best l0f Of co,i,tu.
The Washington critic., 1889-03-18

Why Is the District OF Columbia like an
arithmetics Because they both have the
rule Of three In them, N. b. +.
The Washington critic., 1889-03-18

In what manner has President Harrison
changed our form Of Governmentp BY the
selection of a Noble-man for his Cabinet.
The Justification.
What justi6es such courseY Getting
rid of Vil(e)as as Cabinet officer.
D. BIS.
The Washington critic., 1889-03-18

What is the difference to boy between a
champagne bottle and rusty iack-knife9
One he has to open to get its pop and the
other he has to get his pop to open.
The Washington critic., 1889-03-18

Wherein is gunner like an opossum9
Because they both carry pouches.
X Ell
The Washington critic., 1889-03-18
Nuisances.

WASHINGTON, March 1s.-Editor Critic:
AS walked up the Avenue this morning
observed on building between Thirteenth
and Fourteenth streets very large picture
Of aDurham bull. The objection to 1t is
not that It is true to nature, but, on the
contrary, that II is such a horrible carica-
ture. 1t spoils that portion Of the prone
made.
The pictures Of the monstrosities In front
of Willard Hall are also Objectionable. =
Now that we have such delightful
weather and clean streets, the walls Of the
buildings might have more decorous ap-
pearance. SoUEMIsH,
The Washington critic., 1889-03-18

Nothing Is more amusing hdn TO make eonua-
drums. TnE Critic 1oW print al 0OOd ones
sent ~ and ofefs q prize for He best lot. See
1ehat Is said gnder NE head Of "A Prise Conan
The Washington critic., 1889-03-18
Oh, Deari

Why is the Capitol like a sheet of note
paperH Because IT is stationa(e)ry.
G, Il, 8.
The Washington critic., 1889-03-18
PROPOSALS.

TREAsURY DEPARTMENT, MARCH 15,
i 1889. Sealed proposals will be received
~ this Department until two 90 o'clock p. m.
FRIDAY, MARCH 90, 1880, for manufacturing
and delivering to the u s. Treasury building
or Its dependencies In Washington, ID. O.,
certain files cases and articles OF special fur
nitnre Drawings and speciaoatons can be
tendent's ofiice. The Department reserves
the right TO reject any and all bids and to
wave defects Proposals should be addressed
to the Secretary OF the Treasury, and be in
dorsed proposals for Files Cases and Spe-
cial Furniture for Treasury Building, WASH
ington, ID. O." HUGH s, THOMPSON,
Acting Secretary.
DRoPosALs FOR SUPPLIES FOR THE
POSTAL SERVIcE
The Washington critic., 1889-03-18
THE PEOPLES COLUMN.

Communication on any matter OF current
interest will be chcerfully printed In THE
Cmrrc under this head. Letters should in all
cases be as brief as possible
The Washington critic., 1889-03-18

Why was Jonah when ensconced in the
whale like mans friend when the man
needs help' Because they are both out of
aioht
The Washington critic., 1889-03-18

Tn Carrie offers S5 for he 6est lot ofconun-
dfanls sent ia. The prize " iic0asidsrd5ie, but
Y ieW BE- al least an anusement 10 compete
for u,
The Washington critic., 1889-03-18
PRIZE coNUNDRuM CONTEST.


Contributions by contestants for THE
CRIr1c's prize Of S5 for the best lot of
original conundrums with their answers,
to be sent in to this Office before April /,
will be given daily. The econundrums may bc
sent in at any time--the sooner the better.
AS already stated, the award will be made
by Mr.. w. j. Hampton Of THE CRITIC
editorial staf. The prize offered is insignif-
cant, 1.-THE contest will bo at least curious,
and It hoped The CRIrIo's readers will
enter into It heartily for the amusement It
will afford. Here are another lot:
va Geological. p
]. Why is a lady.of delicacy and refine
ment like aslsty rockP Because she is
nice (Gneiss).
TituIar.
2. Why 10 the time after sunset like an
honorable title of the days Of old II Be
cause it is night (Knight).
Her Such a Riddle. 4s
8. WHY'S present District official like
a chapter from work ON German meta-
physics? Because 1t is an incomprehensible
riddle (Riddle).
Agricultural.
4. Why is Indian corn like perplexityp
Because 1t is maize (Maze).
Fairfield, ID. @. MISS SEMAR.
Very Sensible. 4
Why is THE CRITIC like healthy man
Because there is nothing the matter with its
circulation. u. M. r.
Country. .
Why is newspaper like molten layaS
Cause II is read all over.
Hardly New.
Why does hen fly across the road?
Cause she can't go around 1t.
Nor this, Either.
Why does hen give the fullest measure'
Cause she givesa peck to every kernel.
- g. p. BEEBE.
oh, Dear!
The Washington critic., 1889-03-18

Why are you reminded of the present
hostilities In foreign land when you hear
the auctioneer crying his wantsY Because
he wants youto say more (Samoa.)
B. B. r.
The Washington critic., 1889-03-18
Very Sensible.

Why is THE CRITIC like healthy mani
Because there is nothing the matter with its
u, M. R,
The Washington critic., 1889-03-18
poLITICAL CoNIMENr.
But He Hired a substisute.

The Democracy has not been in the habit
Of taking up for second experiment the
discharged captain or corporal who has
been tried, found wanting and reduced to
the ranks.--[New York Sun.