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The Washington critic., 1889-03-23
HINTS ON DRESS.

The douLle-breasted fancy cloth waist
coat, with three or four-button cutaways,
will be worn altogether as the correct thing
this spring
Trousers of rather larger designs than
last year, and cut mediumly IN width, will
predominant.
For shoes, either patent leather or light
tan, but patent feathers will probably have
the preference.
Collars may be either the style with the
point turned out or the straight standing
with the ends meeting, the height depend
ing upon the wearers neck.
The double-breasted frock coat will be
worn by few, but will not become gen
eral fayorite.
In neckwear the four-in-hand scarf will
be the most popular, and for made-up
articles the Teck knot
For hats the derby, dark brown in color,
and with rim little broader than last
year, 49, rs
The plain gold cuif-buttons seem to be
preferred by men who are tasteful IN
dress.
The Washington critic., 1889-03-23
INTERESTING TO CHURCH-GOERS.

[Clergymen are requested to send weekly
TO the editor of THE CRrric the text and
general subject of Sermons for Sunday.
Such information should reach this Office
as early as Friday evening. II will be pub
llshed in Saturdays CRiTIc, free of charge,
as OF interest to church going people
Grace Protestant Episcopal Church, Ninth
and d streets southwest, Rev. John w.
Phillips II a. M, "Personal Rcsponsi-
bility;" evening, Future Punishment"
Wesley Methodist Episcopal Chapel, F
and Fifth streets northwest, Rev. James p.
Wright: II a. m, "The Blessedness of See
ing Jesus;n evening, "Salvation Possible
Only to Those Who Strive for IT,"
st. Paul's English Lutheran Church,
Eleventh and II streets northwest, Rev. s..
Domer: Services at II a. m. and 1880 p. IN.
Second Baptist Church, Fourth street aud
Virginia avenue southeast, Rev. Edmond
Hcz Sven: Services, II q. m; evening,
"stoppers stopped"
Concordia German Lutheran Church,
Twentieth and streets northwest, Rev. j..
Mueller: II o. M, "The Fellowship With
Inndelity;" evening, "Our Preservation in
the TRUTH
First Congregational Church, corner
Tenth and q streets northwest, Rev. T..
Whittlesey, ID. d., at il a. M, and Rev. L.
L. Panghorn at 7:3O p. m.
Sixth Presbyterian Church, corner Sixth
and G streets southwest, Rev. DIR. Hershey:
II q. M, "sure Promises" evening, ''One
Thing You Lack"
West Street Presbyterian Church, the
Rev. DIR. Mitchell, now Of Buffalo, but for
ten years the beloved pastor of the New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church, will
preach tomorrow evening at T;30
Twelfth Street NJ. f. Church, near Penn.
sylvania avenue, Rev. J. d. Still: Services,
II a. m., ''Kingdom Suffers violence;" 1880
pm, GLOW Can These Things Bey''
Tabernacle Congregational Church,
Ninth street southwest, near B, Rev. WI.
liam G. Scofeld; Services, II a. M, ''Scat.
tering, Yet Increasing" and at 1880 p. m.
The Washington critic., 1889-03-23
DEALING WITH rRAMps.

The Anderson. Indiana, method of
dealing with the tramp nuisance has
many admirable features People in
the town named have been annoyed of
late by the advent of particularly
vicious group of the class Of tourists
who neither toll nor spin nor are ar
rayed Ike lilies of the valley, but who
get living somehow, and are inn
pudent about It. These tramps in
suited ladies and made themselves gen
orally disagreeable until night or two
ago. They had taken possession of a
railroad station for the night and were
there surrounded by the town marshal
and a small regiment of indignant citi-
zens, after which there was great deal
OF fun-for the citizens exclusively. A
double line Of the citizens was formed
along the railroad track, each man in
the line being armed with barrel stave,
and the tramps were one by one com
PEELED to run the gauntlet They were
thumped numerically and have fed
the town. This sort Of thing is not
new In Anderson, the old custom there
being to run uanips through 4e
Gauptles into the river. but the pl
The Washington critic., 1889-03-23
ARTIST AND NEwspApER.

The prominent American daily news
paper is now generally illustrated. 1t
is recognized that the newspaper as
means for telling the story of the day
must be aided by every device fer
making that story complete, and that
pictures often tell more than words
AS the art of making swift newspaper
pictures progresses, the illustrations will
be more and more in the nature of an
aide to reporting, and the picture will
in time accompany the pen sketch as n
matter of course The artist will be
another faithful reporter. Ee will be
a newspaper man. It is his siowness In
recognizing that with the training of
the press he is becominga Journalist,
not a painter, that imped,s his progress.
Too many artists employed on the
press still forget thai they are not max
ing something to hang upon avail, but
something that will be reproduced
on an ordinary printing-press in ordi-
nary ink, on soft paper. They forget
that clear lines and a general light effect
are the first requisites. They persist
in putting in heavy shading. They pro-
duce something that looks well on card.
board, and does not look well in news
paper.
A good rule for a newspaper artist to
consider Is that he should bear in mind
the effect Of the page rather than of
the picture. The picture must be in
lightness in keeping with the tone Of
the page. 1t would, perhaps, be good
test to place thencwspaper at distance
of say thirty or forty feet and if at that
distance the picture stand out distinctly
10 consider 1t too dark An editor does
not want his page blotched up with
black spots. He wants the picture
which assists in telling story about as
light as the rest Of the story. This
would not be the manner in which a
sketch should be drawn for an art exhi-
bition. A feature of art must be sacri-
feed for newspaper necessities.
Administration OF WHAT'S here referred
10. was afforded in THE Critic Of yester-
day. There appeared upon the first
page of this newspaper two portraits.
one that of the late Justice Matthews,
the other that of young lady. The
portrait of the young lady was carefully
drawn and made dark, that of the late
Chief Justice was in lighter style. The
result, when the newspaper press had
done its work, was that the hurried
picture of the man did more justice to
lis subject
Advice to newspaper artists; Make
al your newspaper work light. Ifyou
must do heavy shading do II on work
not intended for the daily press.
The Washington critic., 1889-03-23
Judge Lawrenson,s BIrthday.

Judge james Lawrenson, statistician of
the Postofflce Department, celebrated his
s6th birthday at his home in Baltimore yes
terday. He was born in that city, and has
always lived there, except during the war.
Heentered the Government service when
he was 10 years old, and has been continu-
ously In Government employ ever since.
Two years later he was appointed secretary
to the Postmaster-Ge He is the
notary of the Postoffice Department, and
has sworn into Office every Postmaster
General who has held the Office since Presi-
dent Jackson's election. Years ago he was
one Of the brightest newspaper correspond
ents in this city. He comes over to his
work every morning and back to his home
In Baltimore every night. Despite his age
he sticks to his desk with more regularity
than many younger clerks in the Depart
ment
The Washington critic., 1889-03-23
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Mr.. and Mrs. Pollock gave a dinner TO
friends this afternoon.
Mrs. General Wilcox entertained party
of ladies to-day at luncheon.
Senator stockbridgc will give dinner
on the 2sth instant to Senator Mcmillan.
Miss Baden's dancng-school will give
ball, April "a, at the National Rifles
Arinory.
Mrs. William Cullen Brewster and her
daughter left for their home In New York
last "Wednesday. Miss Brewster may re-
turn later on fort BRIEF visit.
Colonel Canaday,the sergeant-at-Arms OF
the Senate, was in his Office at the Capitol
yesterday, aud received the congratulations
OF many friends upon his recovery
Mrs. Harrison is much better to-day
though sui conhned 10 her apartments
Yesterday there was no reception az tne
"mte House ana no caiicrs were receiVeu'
In consequence Oh ,ne Illness Oh .ne
daughter OF the japanese Minister with
scarlet ieVer ''ie u,nner winch was 10 'ase
taken place yesterday was postponed III
oennitey.
DArtlt ltv..s vAt lnl N ~
The Washington critic., 1889-03-23
A ROMANTIC CHAPTER.

There died q short time ago prominent
army, officer, whose funeral took place In
Washington. Few people were aware Of q
romantic chapter in his life. General
Blank was big, burly man, the ideal
picture Of heavy dragoon--a martinez. A
few years ago he lived in Washington and
was well and prominently known In So
ciety. He was never seen at any house or
entertainment Of any kind except he was.
accompanied by his wife, q beautiful but
fragile-lookipg woman, with the most
wonderfully large and pathetic brown eyes
that 1t was ever my misfortune to see. To
look at that face for one moment convinced
you that you were gazing at a woman with
a history, history that was inexpressibly
sad. The contrast between her Madonna
like and girlish face and figure and the
heavy form and port-wined visage OF her
husband was striking and incongruous and
people who saw the couple for the first
time always asked how it was that n
woman so young and SO pretty should have
married man old enough to be her father,
and with nothing In theway of physical
beauty to recommend him In her eyes.
That the General was devoted to her was
evident by his manner and the affectionate
way in which his eyes followed her when
ever she was away from his side On her
part she never by the slightest sign mani
tested either emotion or feeling Of any
kind. Her manner TO him was much that
of daughter who had considerable respect
for her father, but hardly any warmer
feeling. II was the old story. She
was the daughter of a man who died
when she was quite young, and who
left herself and her mother to struggle
along I'm the world alone and unaided. The
girl was naturally bright and clever, aud
having acquired a good common-school
education ut an early age, she became a
nursery governess in the family of an army
officer who was stationed In one Of the far
Western posts. Her future husband, then
many years her senior was at that time
stationed at the post, and after the girl had
been there year or two, he fell madly In
love with her and wanted to make her his
wife. But In that short space of time she had
also lost her heart and had fallen desper-
ately In love with second lieutenant as
penniless aud as handsome as herself. Had
she been allowed to follow her own bent
and the dictates of her heart, she would
have undoubtedly married him and her life,
possibly, might have been very happy, but
her mother, who had gone West with her,
was sharp enough to see what was going
on, and used such pressure on her daughter
that she finally threw her subaltern lover
overheard and married his superior officer.
A year or two later the lieutenant was
killed while In command of small body of
troops sent to exterminate some OF the In
dians in the neighborhood, and the effect
Of his death on the woman who might have
been his wife was TO make her seemingly
lose all interest In life aud TO simply per-
form her duties in perfunctory manner
A. MAURICE Low
me cosuadyum competition IN TsfE oaITIo Is
open 10 all SeIes ard all ages. u loW qpcrd
amusement. Look guhat Il said aeder ne head
Ing, "a Prlse CoRaHdrum Codtest."
The Washington critic., 1889-03-23
The LATE JusrICE MATTHEWS.

The death of Mr.. Justice Matthews of
the Supreme Bench yesterday has af-
forded his friends and his enemies a
fruitful opportunity for the expression
of varying opinion of his public career.
His friends are not less hearty in their
approval of the man than are
his enemies in their disapprobation
of him politically and he is left
upon the middle ground of general
sentiment as man of mqucstioned
ability, possessed of political feeling
from which none mortal is entirely free.
As maker of laws he had filled place
equal in elevation to that which he
filed as judge when death called him
away, and his place was among the
highest; as n private citizen his name
was without reproach, and he goes to
his final rest sincerely mourned by
friends in all sections of the Union.
The Washington critic., 1889-03-23
WASHINGTON, MARCH 30. 1889.
pREsIDENTIAL RECEPTIONS.

The Cabinet meets on Tuesdays AMI
Fridays at 1880 p. m.
Senators and Representatives in Congress
will he received by the President every day,
except Mondays, from 10 until H.
Persons not members of Congress having
business with the President will be received
from IL until Ion Wednesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays.
Those who have no business, but call
merely to pay their respects, will be re-
ceived by the President in the East Room
at Up. IN. on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Saturdays
The Washington critic., 1889-03-23
DIED.


McC0RNICK.--on Friday, March %, 1880, at
8 O'clock U, M, Elizabeth T, b. Mccormick,
wife Of Alexander Mccormick, In her Glst
yenr. ff
Friends of the family are invited to attend
the, funeral from her late residence, Van.
dalusia, on Sunday afternoon, March "a. at 4
O'Clock. No flowers.
CLEMENTS On Friday morning, March
%, 1889. at S:l5 o'clock, Fannie Sypherd, wife
Of James K. Clements, and only child of II.
u, and Elizabeth A. Sypherd, in the aith year
Funeral at the Presbyterian Church, Balls
ton, Va, at 2 O'Clock p. m, on Sunday, the
cath instant. Interment at Oak Hill at 4 p.
IN. All friends invited.
CLEMENTS.-On Friday morning, March
22, 1880, at 8:1b O'Clock, Fannie Sypherd, wife
Of James z. Clements and only child of T. II .
and Elizabeth A, sypherd In the 3ith year OF
her age. ~. u.
Funeral at the Presbyterian Church, Ball
ston, Va, on Sunday, the 2fth instant, at .
o'clock. Ihterment at Oak Hill at 4 p. M All
friends invited
WILKERSON.--On Wednesday, March 90
1889, Lizzie Wilkcrson, aged 30 years.
Funeral from First Baptist Church, on Sun
day at ! o'clock. Friends are respectfully
invited to attend.
SYLVESTER.-Died of pneumonia, Satur-
day, March %, at 6s.0 a. m, at the residence
OF his parents 1881 Fifteenth street north
west Richard II :, infant son OF Richard and
Laura V. sylvester, aged months and %
days.
Notice of funeral hereafter.
The Washington critic., 1889-03-23
Wild Western Imagination,


Chicago Herald)
Several counties In California, which are
notoriously infested with mosquitoes, are
Kidding themselves Of the pests by planting
eucalyptus trees, in the vicinity of which
mosquitoes are unknown. The California
mosquito is evidently not as big and pow
erful an insect as the New Jersey specimen,
or he would gnaw the trees down, or pull
them up by the roots as fast as planted.
The Washington critic., 1889-03-23

The publication of the German
White Book makes it clear that Ger
many has withdrawn absolutely from
the attitude assumed in Samoa. The
action of the arrogant German Consul
is fatty rcpudiated and the binding ma
ture of former treaty obligations admit
ted. The Samoan affair has been an
pf1,tcotnr
The Washington critic., 1889-03-23
What Is the Word?

Death by electricity being now the legal
penalty in New York for murder, a difli.
Guilty has arisen as to how the process is to
be tersely described in sentencing crlmi-
nal to death. For the time-honorcd ex-
preston changed by the neck" II is pro-
posed to substitute "electrothanatos" or
''electrocised." Neither word is perfect,
and another new one is likely to be coined
Strange TO say, the act abolishing hanging
gives the Judges neither instruction nor
information on this point.
The Washington critic., 1889-03-23

has been neglected Of late years, and so
the pest came again. 1t is probably
now eradicated for another long Term.
The Anderson method of dealing
with the organized groups of tramps
may be a trile rude, but II is eillcacious
II is recommended to other towns for ut
lcnst dcgrce Of consideration.
The Washington critic., 1889-03-23
A verdict for $4,000.

The jury in Judge Montgomery's court
yesterday gave Rosa Meade, little colorod
girl, verdict of 5000 against the Rich
mond and Danvillc Railroad. She slipped
down an embankment OF cinders In Alex
andria into moving train, sustaining in-
juries which will leave her lame for life
Mr., Linden Kent, who appeared for the
railroad, gave notice Of motion for a new
trial
The Washington critic., 1889-03-23
ADJUSTMENTS.

Next week at Albaugh's will be pre-
sented the latest and greatest comic opera
success "Said Pasha," with new and
special scenery, costumes, ETC., and fine
company, including Helen Dungeon, Carrie
Godfrey, Alice Gallleri, Pete selby, Hubert
Wilke, Edwin. Stevens, Stanley Folch, Jo-
seph Greensfelder and Francis Gaillard.
"Said Pasha" was first presented In San
Francisco, and in New York, Philadelphia
and other cities It has made a palpable hit
everywhere. It is bright and funny with
catchy music aud witty dialogue and has
the happy faculty Of getting on good
terms with an audience on short notice.
Gus Hills World of Novelties and Great.
est All-Feature Show, with new acts, new
faces, new novelties, will be the winner at
Kerr aus next week. In the list are the
Fisher Brothers, on the flying trapeze; the
Evanses' Novelty Team; Bryant and Sa-
vile, music and comedy; Clint Wilson
and Maggie Brevarde, Irish artists; Miss
Estelle Wellington, queen of song and
dance; Mile. Alberta, queen of the wire,
and Gus Hill In his $4,000 champion club
act. These are onlya few. It's a world
of novelties.
Austin's World Of Wonders Company,
headed by George Austin, the intrepid
erialist, is the bill for the Globe next week.
The olio includes the finest assortment of
variety talent of both sexes and concludes
with the "Clodoche Kickersn by a car load
Of new beauties from New York.
t. ~.
Mr.. "Pete' Baker and his sparkling COM
pany will commence weeks engagement
at the Bijou on Monday night in Mr..
Bakers musical comedy, "The Emigrant-"
The play is said to be one Of the best
dressed pieces Of its kind in existence, the
costumes alone costing over $4,000. Man
ager Harris has been very successful In his
selection of good attractions this season,
and "The Emigrant" is to be classed with
the best.
This is the last week Of the Battle of Shi-
lob and the Royal Midgets, Lucia Zarate
and Major Atom. In order that everybody
may have q chance to see these wonders OF
Art and Nature, the price has been reduced
TO twenty-five cents. The exhibition is open
| daily and eveningly. r
-.are. .a- -. .' %.
M Amusement Notes. ~
Miss Minnie Palmer appeared at the Ma
tional last night In my Sweetheart" with
new songs and dances, and as usual, made
aten strike. The audience was big, as au-
diences have been during the entire engage
ment. Again tonight.
1.-THE best looking girl In the "Adonisn
chorus didn't know 1t quite so well herself
and show 1t, she would be fifty per cent.
better. looking.
John Rogers is agitated because Wash
ipgton audience doesn't get on to the jokes
In "My Brothers. Sister, and proposes to
put up a big blackboard diagram on the
o. p. side Of the stage SO everybody can see.
John swears there's nothing the matter
with the jokes.
Miss Amy Hare Of the Royal Academy Of
Music, London, win give grand piano re-
cital at Uniyersalist Church, Thirteenth
and l. streets northwest, Wednesday even
ing, March ~, under the auspices of Mrs.
| j. G. Blaine, Mrs. Macalister Laughton,
Mrs. Washington W. Mclean and other
well-known society ladies' Tickets at
Droop's, Brentano's and principal hotels.
The Washington critic., 1889-03-23

A PARAGRAPH in Yesterdays CRITIC con
veyed, unintcntionaliy, the idea that Hon.
b. II. Hall, Commissioner of Patents, had
ter Of fact the reference was made to
former Commissioner, but the wording Of
the paragraph was obscure. II is but jus
ticc to Mr.. Hall, who has proved most pop
ular in the place and has done good work,
to say that his resignation was in President
IlarrIson's hands March 5.
The Washington critic., 1889-03-23

IT WOULD nE interesting to know what
the Secretary of the Interior thought when
he got that dispatch from the astonishing
editor Of the New York Mail and Express,
asking that the Senate change its hours Of
meeting,
The Washington critic., 1889-03-23

Mn. WANaNAKER should give the New
York Times a apagc adj for his big Philadel-
phia store and change the tone of its cdi-
toriais The Times is a good advertising
medium.
The Washington critic., 1889-03-23
Bitter Good-By.

CNew York World.)
Perhaps Mr.. Bayard will be able to sell
his misft foreign policy to Cuba.
The Washington critic., 1889-03-23

THE NEW YORK san is giving Mr.. Cleve
land and Mr.. Hayes rest, while 1t devotes
few touching remarks to Colonel Fred.
Grant,
The Washington critic., 1889-03-23
CRITICULAR.

THE CITY OF New York, under Grant,
seems to he edited from the World office.
The Washington critic., 1889-03-23

'I'm Cleveland Democrat" remarked
a Democratic holdover to a Dave Hill poll
tician In the Ebbitt House lobby last night.
"Yes, understand" replied the ID. II. p.,
in evident disgust. ''It's the same thing as
a man being h of Christian
The Washington critic., 1889-03-23

us NOT erpected that all co,uadlRDis con-
tri6utsd IN TnE CRITIo's contest ipW he Of he
first order, but 10 make them lgW AFFORD iec}ea-
those any gdy W6rihy aDiH be printed. Look at
The column on he second page headed, n Prize
Conundrum Contest.n
The Washington critic., 1889-03-23

The first note OF spring-March LIST.
Thirty days after date promise to pay,
&C., &c.
The Washington critic., 1889-03-23
PRIZE CONUNDRUM CONTEST.

nal conumdrums with their answers, to
to be sent In to this Office before April /.
These will he given daily. Tho copundrums
mae ho ser, IN NJ any timo--tbc soopcr IN,
,,,' -,
oe''e,. ino """'" w w '''e' "
MI W. d. Laihpton oi ihb Oh'rlo
editorial stah' Ihe prize offered is insignih-
cant, but the contest Is droll and 1t is
hoped THE CRITIc's readers will continue
to enter into II heartily for the amusement
n win afford Here are another lot,
W,sutxoroN. March oo-I bep TO sand
Tur cp,ric another lot Of conupdrnm..
warranted Tho s,toucbestr vet
do nd, tbnl; 7 shall tronble II apain ~
can break myself of looking for analopies
o, contros,s In evervtb,po and NJ saving
.,vbv is. - ,,what is.m 9when is.n every
night before poing to sleep. The enclosed
cost me two good hours of rest last night
and nv only consolation is that they NAV
cost others whole nights of sleeplessness.
Irr.,, Tur f,prrtc ,pstigo,ad mo mayor
made or tried to make n conundrum In INV
life. hut we never know what misfortune is
oo,rc IN befoll Ms.
Slightly Hinglish.
/ WHY NAV n fellow who has spont his
last cent for n meal be considered luckyg
Because he Is fortunate, (he his fortune
ate.)
when rhey meet.
- Wnos uo..oi ,no.'s pn,rosoPuc,
pmy paae uoeI ,n,s ~ ~ u,a,omhra,oian YS @ '' =" ''''
D'e''"'' A' ~.
&, v,, ,,, ro,,norvo = ,or,, s,,,,
- u"y ,,,
taking
They'll Agree.
4. Who are the best looking men in the
city, The IIansom-cab drivers
For the Heathen,
g. When does baseball take up collec.
tiouY When It passes the plate.
A Paradox.
6. Why Is It seemingly absurd to have
two physicians in attendance upon sick
man? It's a parodox, (pair o. Docs.)
For the Minstrel Stage.
I. Why is changing a new $5 bill like
taking case before another court for trial?
It's change of v new, tvenue.)
g. why is 80 deot ike glass OF brandy
It's owed V, (eau de WEI
"ny ike Picket its a oeot'
Nioe''e.l
from 'ne iUssipie r"s.
w. NhaV 10 tnc o'iiercnce oe'weeh
passenger on cunaruer ABOUT iour qays
ouo anu ah ihloAicateu man one is mar
ONcT seas anu tut otueT Is uill btus ONGT.
just Ahke'
IL. When you make an engagement with
It remind you of an Indiana man otis
after office"
Another Comparison.
12. Why is French mirror like pretty
girl Both are good looking (g) lasses.
,o .,.1,,~
sonS,,,, "a t az. ,on I.S.,..,,. ' ,a
ono ordor,rs, d;nnar a. . rosto,,ran, fron a
deaf woiterp One orders bis rose. while
the other roors his orders
A Ditfculty.
IA. What makes 1t almost impossible not
to know the time Of day in the Office of the
First Assistant Postmaster GENERALLY The
SiaFhson Wa.cncs enc'o l'no c'ochs anu
Watches 'lere). Time = i
Ihe First one.
10. Who Is the first Irfshman mentioned
-,
ho'her On 'ne "or'.'c
io' Why snouiu ihE ChiIic oe espec'aiy
~, Ya =. au soy ~. ~ n". W. s"P'
- ''' "e"N' """ '''A ',u'o
The Washington critic., 1889-03-23

THERE ARE STILL few Republicans
who are no better of that II Cleveland had
been reelected.