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The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-05-29
TIME roR STOPPING IT.

il is becoming more and more ap
parent that the murder of DR.. Cronin
in Chicago was the result of feud be.
tween different wings of an Irish organ
ization, and that il was doubtless to
prevent his exposure of the evil doings
Of others that he was put out of the way.
In other words, the United States is
made the sceae of Celtic schemes, feuds
and crimes.
Is II not about time that the Irish"
business in this country stopped We
have nothing to do with Old World
affairs. We have, or should have, only
Americans here. We want no Corsican
vcndettas or Irish plottings executed
in this country. Is not the time arrived
when Americans should make II evident
that they are tired of the whole bust
ness2 II cannot be afforded that the
United States should be made the thea.
ire Of the schemings of any foreign race
against any government or against each
other.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-05-29
THE 1890 EncAmpmRnr.


s. N. Fdunce, Jtni0r Vice Depart
nont Commander. II have no doubt
that, If our delegation should make the
request, II would meet with very great
favor, as the sentiment of those who
attend the national encampments Is
largely in that direction. This was
shown at Columbus last year, when De
partment Commander Lincoln, in sec
onding the nomination TO have the en-
campment meet in Milwaukee thisyear,
incidentally referred to having II meet
in Washington some time, a universal
shout went up: Why not 2 That's
where we wantto go, and other like
favorable demonstrations, so ] am salts
fed we have but to mention II and II Is
secured.
"But this is no new proposition. II
has been frequently discussed among
us, but the question has always been
asked: 'Wh,ro will the means come
from to carry ont the plan2 How much
money can be raised for that purpose in
this cityH And all have felt that II
would be useless TO make the attempt
unless we could be assured in advance
that SIC, 900 could be raised. Where
would that come from2 Not from the
people of the District. The maximum
amount we have credited them with
raising is $4,000. The National En-
campment should be held here before
the organization goes out Of existence.
am satisfied that no city possesses bet
ter accommodations for such meeting.
Certainly none presents so central po-
sition Of interest, for from this point.
by few hours ride, the boys could
visit the great battle fields OF the rebel
lion. This alone would bring thousands
here who would not 60 elsewhere.
am decidedly in favor of having the
EDcampment here, provided the nee
essary means can be rated for the en-
tertainment of our comrades.
Charles II. Douglass, Commander Post
No. A II am heartily in favor Of any
movement that will bring together at
this, the Nations Capital, the surviving
veterans of the late war, and especially
next year, the twenty-fifth anniversary
of the grand review. i have wondered
that the citizens of Washington have
not ere this formulated some concerted
action in this matter and made an offer
of its generous hospitality to those who
made this beautiful city q possibility. "
j. II. Ogram: I'm my opinion the
meeting will be to the benefit of the
business men of this city, and trust
that the boys will meet in this the capi-
tai of the country they fought so well
to preserve"
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-05-29
IN THE HALL.

He fastened my cloak In the hall,
While the others were saying good night,
And we seemed, Of sndden-alone--
Away from the music and light.
But the ribbons were knotted and caught,
And only the fire In the hall;
Well--yOu know what task, In the dark,
To untangle S0rtie du ball
But he looked like prince In a book
As he clasped II my roses above;
Then he lifted my hand TO his breast,
And Just touched his lips to my glove.
Yet, while sit dreaming, tonight,
He-no doubts at some other ball,
And is kissing some other girls hand,
And breaking her heart In the hall.
L'EHvoI.
Such dear little girl and---of course,
By this time--has forgotten II all.
But she blushed as told her goodbye,
When fastened her cloak In the hall,
-[Kate Masterson.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-05-29
VISITORS TO THE DEPARTMENTS.

Secretaries Blaine, Proctor and Tracy
have issued the following order for the
reception OF visitors:
Reception of Senators and Representa-
tives in Congress, from 10 to 12 o'clock.
Reception Of all persons not connected
with the Departments, at l2 o'clock, except
Tuesdays and Fridays, which are Cabinet
days. and Thursdays in the Department Of
State, when the members of the Diplomatic
Corps are exclusively received.
Persons will not be admitted to the build
ing after 2 O'Clock each day, unless by card, !,
which will be sent by the captain of the
watch to the chief clerk or TO the head Of
the bureau for which the visit is intended.
This rule will not apply to Senators, Rep
sentatives or heads of Executive Depart
ments.
The Secretary of the Treasury receives
Senators and Representatives from 10 to
1890 a. IN. and other persons from 1880
until ! p. m, except Tuesdays and Fridays,
Cabinet days.
The PostmasterG General receives persons
having business with him from 10 a. M
until ] p. m, except on Tuesdays and
Fridays, Cabinet days.
The Secretary of the Interior receives
Senators, Members OF the House of Repre-
sentatives and officers OF the Executive De-
partments from 10 until 2, except Tuesdays
and Fridays Cabinet days.. The general
public is received from l2 until Q, except
Tuesdays, Fridays and Mondays, which is
Interior Department day at the White
House.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-05-29

must leave the enchanted realms Of do
nothingness" and go forth into the
work-a-day world. gathered my
toga around me and went TO my dress
ing-room. On my way met the maid
coming after the trays.
do you always have so many
orders2" ] asked her.
ooh, yes" she said.
What are the drinks most called
forY"
Cocktails and. punches, she replied,
promptly.
And after themY'
"Well, q good many like gin-fzzes
and some take brandy straight, but
cocktails are the favorite, specially
with them that order things to eat"
1T Is thus that the fragile and deli.
cate daughters of society build up their
strength
One would not object so much TO n
glass of clarct, sherbet or little
champagne, but brandy smashes and
gin-tizzesl "Oh, ladiesl ladies
AS ] went into the street / overlook
Psyche and her friend. They were at.
tired in the most stunning street cos
tunes; from appearances | Judged that
,hoy ,i,ay INV nao ''p''0''o" '""' oioo' p'oio
'"a" =, aon,,oa onIo, , a., al. u,.,
voc "II.a Tho ha,Iin u ,o a, mnu .ne Ha,n ha1 gn,
VIC, VIC. ro ,' pa,n'nS ooseuiv nau ~.
Jnan Jn,,iS ~ Nv, n, - anas ~ was s,isrs "onuel
,,on,' uU'sn so.h;iI,S h1s ,1vDSm,no hel. ono WIS
III My iasI,n H. ,i,n ,',,,y yoanS mo'nan' ""ose
O'3SJ Hrin - 'So so,r u'dos. do,'s VI a9 uiuo
,oJ hson i1m dasoon,;,, a oo,oS nea e.;, iao.nol
,n "' ,no o''" "''0"n''"s "" no' poiioo''on
.Tho,o ~, ,or. ouooa Az. s., I'm,
n",o no'ci "no",u 'no uya' on,iu
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-05-29
WASHINGTON, MAY 20, 1889.
PRESIDENTIAL RECEPTIONS.

The Cabinet meets on Tuesdays and FRI
days at 1880 p. IN.
Senators and Representatives in Congress
will be received by the President every day,
except Mondays, from II until l2.
Persons not members of Congress having
business with the President will be received
from l2 to 1890 on Wednesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays.
Those who have no business, but call
merely to pay their respects, will be re-
eelved by the President in the East Room
at p. m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Saturdays
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-05-29
THE PEOPLES COLUMN.

Communications on any matter OF cur
rent interest will be cheerfully printed in
TnE CRITic under this head Letters
ehonld in all cases be as brief rs possible.
WASHINGTON, May 29.-.Edit0r Critic;
Would you please be so kind as to give
me an effective remedy for the cure of
poison by poison ivy. | have II on me
at present and IL is terrible. Is there
any way In which to prevent II from
getting on one. AS go In the country
often (being q naturaisD ] come in con
tact with II very often and consequently
get.tho worst Of Il. / will certainly be
under obligations to you for the desired
information. Please let me hear
through THE Critic, and oblige yours
truly, SUFFERING SUBSCRIBER.
Scnsitiyeness to the poison ivy Is, we
take It, an idiosyncracy, as doctors use
the word, and no invariable specific can
be named The best thing to do is TO
consult physician.
"Cabinct Harmony"
WARRINGTON, May 29--Editor critic:
The "Criticular" comments on "Cab.
met Harmony" in Tuesdays issue Is
very laughable, and reminds me Of an
anecdote heard when q boy, of a sable
gentleman putting interrogatories to
seven of his oolored brethren. At that
time IL was q custom at funeral 10 pre-.
sent pair of gloves TO each of the pail
bearers. Cuffee, O man of fiddling note,
died, and all the negroes far aud near
were gathered together in order that he
might with due respect be gathered to
his fathers" They had no hearse, con-
sequently the corpse was borne on the
shoulders of the men. A long process.
sion was formed and the funeral pro-
ceeded with due solemnity until 1t sud.
denly came into the head of Pompey,
the leader Of the bearers, that somehow
or other he had been neglected in the
article of gloves. To ascertain whether
the others had been overlooked in the
same manner he made the following
inquiry:
Caesar, is you got gluy ?" No
Pompey, got no gluv." "Sambo, is
you got gluv?" No, Pompey, got
gluv p mo- fren Pomp, not a one. -
"Cudjo, Is you got a gluv, too?" mo,
no, not morsel of one, Pompey.
f"Toby, is you got any gluvY' mo, l
got none. "Mungo, is you got no
gluv, 100 mo, fomp, not DIT OF
one" TONY, Is you got gluy?"
''No,wrt the debil you ak me for? You
know han't." us none of yose got
none 2" No no no 70 angrily ex-
claimed the bearers, Nor me. too,
said Pompey," so trow him down and
and let him go and bury his SELF" At
the word the poor unconscious Cuffee
was thrown down, not gently, and left
TO get to the grave as best he could
Query--Is II because Teacher Harri-
son" declines to furnish to each of his
eight pupils" the glove of patron,
age" that brought forth the sensational
story of "Cabinet harmony D. T.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-05-29

M. Roustan, the French Minister at
Washington, has just held long con-
sultation at Pensacola, Fla, with the
commandant of the French frigate Ro-
land, which vessel II is understood Is to
proceed to Hayh. 1t has been said
that the business between the two was
of the greatest importance-of nature,
in fact, that could not be trusted to the
wires for transmission, hence the visit
from the minister and arrival of the
ship. The inference is drawn by some
that the conference related to Hayti,
and the reported agreement by France
10 assist in putting down the Hippolyte
rebellion In consideration of a valuable
concession from Legitime.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-05-29
THE MENToNE INCIDENT.

There is shown disposition on the
part of certain rface-reasoning news.
papers to make light of the complaint
lodged with the State Department by
two ladies insulted by French officials
at Mentone, and to sneer at the idea of
an inquiry into the affair by this Gov
eminent. The fact that bill for
dresses was in dispute, and that the
ladies were arrested on the frivolous
c. arge of modiste is assumed to give
the Whole incident trivial character.
This is shallow reasoning. There Il no
reason, thus far, to doubt the statement
that two American ladies were shame
fully treated by petty officers, and a
failure to inquire promptly into all the
circumstances of the case would be in
exeusable in the State Department.
Fortunately, at the head of that De
partment Is man than whom none Is
better informed of the degree Of pro.
lection this nation should extend its
citizens abroad and than whom none
would be likely to act more vigorously
and sensibly.
II is notorious fact, one TO which
scores of ladies in Washington can tes-
tify, that Americans are constantly i'm
posed upon by French tradespeople
and that among these none are more
rapacious or conscienceless than the
modistes. Extortionate prices to
Americans are matter of course, but,
more than this, all petty devices, such
as threats of legal proceedings, are re-
sorted to in the enforcement of out
rageous claims and falsely alleged con-
tracts. 1t is TO the credit of French
courts that when these cases are really
tried foreigners are protected In their
rights, but the dressmakers and milli-
ners, relying upon the proyerbial care
lessness and desire TO avoid all annoy.
ance on the part of Americans, attempt
constantly what is neither more nol
less than process of intimidation.
They do not expect the suits they
threaten to be tried, but anticipate q
compromise in which the strangers
shall he bled freely. In the Mentone
case the American ladies exhibited q
little resolution, the drcssmaker found
plant official bullies to do her bidding
and the result was, from the account
given, an outrage justiilable from nc
point of view. It is inconceivable that
French law should allow the sudden
imprisonment of women in a filthy cell
on any such charge as that preferred,
an imprisonment without opportunity
afforded for defense or explanation
No doubt had the American Consul
at Mentone been Of the right sort no
such outrage as that reported could
have occurred. In his weakness and
inetficiency, and the fact that he Is
himself Frenchman, may be found
explanation of much Of the affair, and
the chance is that representative so
pusillanimOus will be promptly re-
moved. Such action will have good
effect, aside from the more formal in.
qniry TO be made. That this inquiry
should occur, and at once, does not
admit of question. In the weak policy
Of our State Department in the past, Il
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-05-29

A cablegram has been received at the
Argentine Legation in this city from
the Argentine Minister in Paris stating
that treaty had been signed by the
Government of Bolivia and the Argen-
tine Republic, by which the differences
between the two countries In regard to
the boundary line between them had
been satisfactorily adjusted. Several
times during the past few years war
was imminent between these two South
American Republics over the boundary.
line dispute, and its amicable settlement
is received with satisfaction by the
members of both the Bolivia and Ar.
gentine Rupublic's s legation.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-05-29

Sir Julian Pauucefote, the English Min
lister, accompanied by Secretary Blaine,
visited the tomb OF Washington yesterday
at Mt. Vernon, with the following result:
SIR JULIAN's SPEECH.
Mr.. Washington,
thank you'll
thank you, don't you know,
From the depths of large
And commodious heart
For what you have done
II it had not been for you,
Mr.. Washington,
would not be here to-day
Enjoying these festivities;
And the pleasure feel on this occasion
Is marred only by the fact
That you are
Otherwise engaged
And cannot be on deck
To join me and
My friend Blaine here
In the flowing bowl,
The wine and wassail,
And the other features
Incidental to trip OF this kind,
Don't you know
Until came to these United States,
Mr. Washington,
had an idea that there
| Were flies on you,
But my feelings have
| Undergone change,
And II there is anything am glad OF,
| II is that you organized this
Republic Trust
Over here, so that at this time
can have the happiness OF
Being in II as the representative
OF the Monarchical branch Of our
Common English family,
And Pm doing very
Agreeable bit OF
Representing to-day
This is my first visit to your tomb,
Mr.. Washington,
But hope to have that pleasure often
SO we viii run along now
And see you later
Good morning.
It's about time now to turn the hoes OF
the cornfleld.
Proctor Knott seems to be "a horse on
his owner.
Full OF interest-The pawnbroker's loan
The Washington nine is OF the opinion
that Mr.. Fessenden is a bum-pire.
Mr.. Bryant should change his horses
name from Proctor Knott to Proctor Car
Not.
The woolgrower and the editor know the
value Of good clipping.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-05-29

found reason for the indignities to
which Americans abroad have been so
often subjected II is a more virile De
partment now, and Americans all over
the world may congratulate themselves
90. a., g...
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-05-29
Finally struck Hard Luck.

The "Ohio editorial excursion" con.
sisting of fourteen journalists, one
newspaper man and about hundred
Others invited to go along over the free
lunch route In the South, lived like
pigs in clover for lime, but struck
hard luck finally. The excursionists
were cruelty snubbed at Atlanta. No
banquet was served, no hack rides were
offered. Even the railroad men cruelty
refused to carry them further ON free
passes, This demoralized the party
completely, and they struck for home,
= Cincinnati Commercial Gazette,
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-05-29
An Appointment Declined.

B. +, Atherton was yesterday appointed
10 5000 position as eopyist on the clerical
force OF the Civil Service Commission from
the register OF elegibles In type-wnting, He
declined the appointment.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-05-29

"CHERcnEz LA FEMME" say the French
when a cline has been committed. DR..
Cropin Of Chicago ives taken to his death
in carriage drawn by white horse. Why
don't the Chicago police look for red
headed woman?
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-05-29

EX-SENATOR ALVIN SAUNDERS of Ne
braska, who has been appointed member
Of the Utah Board Of Registration and Elec-
tion, is 70 years OF age. 1t is pleasant to
note that, occasionally, in this land of carly
decadence, some man over 70 still ener-
getic and in the fight and It is pleasant to
Tote such man succc ssful
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-05-29

TIE OPPOSITION to the appointment of
Mr. Beverly Tucker as a Commissioner to
Hayti is gentle reminder that the war is
not over and that the indications Of peace
and good-fellowship between the sections
recently visible here in the presentation of
flag to Plckett's Division by the Philadel-
phia Brigade were slightly premature.
This is particularly unfortunate, as General
Wallace's and Mr.. fuckers mission to
Hayti was to effect settlement OF diff
culties between the North and Sonth in
that island. AS It now stands 1t would ap-
pear that they VIII have to remain and set
tie the difficulty between North and South
at home before going elsewhere on similar
business
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-05-29
A Familiar Figure.

Beverly Tucker of West Virginia,
whose appointment as Haytien Com
missioner has created such stir, is one
Of the most familiar figures In Wash
ington. He has q ruddy complexion
and white hair, side-whiskcrs and mus
tache. He is jovial, sociable man,
fond of champagne and good stories
Senator Voorhees, once remarked that
he would be glad to pay for q bottle Of
champagne every day "for the pleasure
Of seeing 'Bev.' Tucker drink it,
Wash. Cor. N. Y. World.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-05-29

ly lightning while PRECEDING at New Lib
erty, in that State, last Sunday. His sight,
1t is feared, is lost Comment from be-
lievers in special Providence are In order.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-05-29

SINCE Minister Lincoln arrived in London
that town has been Chicagoed worse than
Washington has been Indianaized since Mr..
Harrison came in.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-05-29

SECRETARY BLAINE's foreign policy, as
exemplined in the excursion given the
Diplt matte Corps yesterday, is great sue
Cess,
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-05-29

For THE SAKE Of the family, THE Critic
rises TO remark that the newspapers are
altogether too careless in their attention 10
details. In testimony whereof we present
this item: "Mrs. Benjamin Hsrrison of
Berkeley, Va, formerly Miss Matte Paige,
the nearest relative of the President, has
Just paid a short visit to the White House."
II has appeared during the past week in
various leading New York and other news
papers all over the countr'', not excepting
Washington, and in each Mrs. Harrison is
announced as "the nearest relative OF the
President" Now everybody knows this is
not true, in newspaper Offices and outside
OF them, yet, the careless editor, the care
less proof-reader and the careless printer
let II go, and day after day palpable mis-
statement is given circulation wherever the
paper reached. Others, almost as bad, are
not irfrequent, and as before announced
we rise for the sake OF the family of which
we are part, and ask for at least such
attention as will prevent the newspapers
from appearing ridiculous.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-05-29

THE New York World suggests Mr. Rus.
sell Harrison for the Russian Mission.
Well, Russell is an editor, and that's an ad.
mirable quality.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-05-29

IT Is difficult at this early date to dete.-
mine whether the Republicans Or the DEM
ocrats are more afraid Of Grover Cleveland.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-05-29
UNDERTAKERs.
New IMponrnD BLAck GooDs.
SEATON PERRY

ELEGANT BLACK BEADED SILK GRENA.
Dimes.
NEW BLACK DIRECTOIRE BROCADED
GRENADINES AND CREPES AT al. .Y5.
A GREAT NOVELTY IN LIJPINiS BLACK
CAMELS, HAIR GRENADINE, WITH RIB
RON BORDER (BIOCK PATTERNSl az in
WIDE, Ar si.5o. N'' 10 'N'
NEW BLACK TWISTED SILK GRENA-
Dimes AND HERNANIEs RANGING FROM
y LUffN's u II BLACK SILK AND WOOL "IRoN
FRAMEn GRENADINES. HANGING FROM
7bc, 10 ri o. YARD
NEW BLACK CREPE DE CHINE AND
10 s2.
LUPIN'S HEMSTITCHED CARAIELITES
AT BIC, al, S1o5.