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The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-27

'Leprosy Is increasing in Russia. Dur.
ing the last ten years forty-nine patients
were treated IN the st. Petersburg h0spi-
tai, half Of whom were natives of the
city. The Baltic provinces suffer most
from the disease.
The growth of Russia's naval power
on the Black Sea Is very marked. Be-
sides an addition to her fleet already
under way she has just ordered three
immense iron-clads Of IL 900 tons, 12,
600 horsepower and six heavy guns.
The most valuable catseye in the
world has come to London from Cey.
Ion. 1t weighed originally when found
by laborer 475 carats. He sold it for
thirty rupees. 1t has been cut and now
weighs 40 carats and is insured for 80,
600 rupees.
BY law recently enacted In Den
mark man found drunk is carried tC
his own residence and the keeper of th,
saloon where he bought his last glas!
has to pay the expense of the ride.
According TO inexorable statistics thu
number of people annually ohoked t
death in England while eating is CREATE
than the number of people killed on thu
railways.
An offer has been made to the British
Government Of e20, 900 per annum fol
the privilege of advertising on the back
of post cards and postage stamps.
An idea Of the hardness of the time
in Persia may be gained from the fac
that men who had dozen wives had tt
reduce the number TO three or four.
1t is thought that the Louisiana rice
crop will fall 5000 barrels below tn,
average this year owing to the recen
| drought.
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VISITORS TO THE DEPARTMENTS

secretaries Blaine, Proctor and Tracy
have issued the following order for the re-
ception OF visitors:
Reception of Senators and Representa-
tiyes in Congress from 10 to i2 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 Diplo-
matte Corps are exclusively received.
Persons will not be admitted to the build
ing after 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
resentatives or heads Of Executive Depart
ments.
The Secretary Of the Treasury receives
Senators and Representatives from 10 to
1l:30 a. m and other persons from 11:3O
UNTIL p. m, except Tuesdays and Fridays,
Cabinet days.
The Postmaster-Genera receives persons
having business with him from 10 a. IN.
until p. M, except on Tuesdays and
Fridays, Cabinet days.
Personal calls upon the Secretary of the
Interior must be made between 10 a. m.
aud l2 o'clock noon.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-27
pemrsyiyanIa Raiiroad Losses.

The Board of Directors of the Penn.
sylvania Railroad held their first meet
ing yesterday in Philadelphia since the
recent floods. The president and the
directors who went West explained the
extent of the damage to the lines east Of
Pittsburg and their idea as to the prob
able cost of repairs, which, without
having an accurate estimate, they
thought would not exceed 81 500, 900
for all the lines on the Pennsylvania
system, including the Northern Central
and Philadelphia and Eric Roads. 1t
was determined to provide for this ex-
penditure out of the profit and loss ac-
counts of the respective companies,
these being held for just such contin.
gencies, and being much more than
ample to cover the outlay. The current
revenues, Of the company will, there
fore, not be called upon TO provide for
repairs Of damages caused by the flood,
and at most will be subject only to the
losses arising from q temporary suspen-
sion of business I.4a
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-27
THE ENoLIsn-pApER. MARKET,
a Syndicate Being Formed TO Control
the Manufacture.

IoNpoN lime o7-.Wbile The news.
naners have bcen priutino column nfter
column 10 demonstrate that n naner
trust in England was impossible and
that the reports that such a trust was
forming were absurd, the gentlemen
interested in ibe scheme have been
industrious and to. .dav II il announced
that all tbe Announcements are comnleted
for n nerfect monopoIv Of the paper
business of The Kingdom by arvast
paner syndicate. like most Of the
trusts recently formed in this country
for The control of articles of common
copsumption. this scheme for com.
binntion ORIGINATED outside Of the circle
of tbe manufacturors themselvee
London iipnnciers are nj the bottom of
this trust as of most others, and their
only interest Is to make a heap of
money by selling the shares of the
paper trust. In their prospectus lust
Issned lhey make a maaniticent show.
inp for The new concern. and the
porlits that are promised are fabulous.
They claim TO have comple,cd
arrangements with paper manufactur.
ers IN America and on the Continent
under which. bv n fixed payment an.
nually the foreign manufacturers agree
not 10 sell their paper In the English.
market. and this viii give the trust n
complete monopoly at home. with the
power Of exacting such profits as they
see fit. since every papor maker In
England has come into the trust
The newspapers of England are, of
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-27

AMusEMENTs.

Harry A. Lee will go in advance of
the Jefferson Florence combination
next season, and when Harry reaches
Washington he shouldn't ruin Florence,
by adopting Jefferson business meth
DDS.
Stuart Robson begins his next tour
in Chicago in September with Steele
MacKaye's new play, IAN Arrant
Knave."
Francis Wilson tries all his gags on
his wife before endangering the lives of
his audiences with them.
John Mackey will appear next season
in '"The Dog Star" Mackey Is the star,
but who's the dog?
Salvini opens his season October Z
in New York and will remain four
weeks.
Dixey will do "Seven Ages" next
season. What is in it besides Dixey
remains TO be seen.
The National Concert Company will
give an entertainment next Friday even
ing at Odd.Fellows' Hall, Navy Yard,
at 8 O'Clock. The company includes
Nine. Jean b. Lockwood, who. 1t viii
he remembered, made, quite an impress
sion at the National Theatre as Mrs. j.
Montgomery Broom In Thine and the
Hour" which was presented for the
benefit of the flood sufferers; Ulysses
l.. Boyer, Washington's favorite tenor.
Professor Goodwal Dickerman, the.
well-known humorist and comedian;.
Professor John o. Russell, the famous
guitMist, and Professor William It.
Southland, whose piano recitals are
calling forth the highest praise. This
Will be the last opportunity TO hear
these artists for some time, as they play
the summer resorts for two or three
months, after which an extended
Western tour is contemplated.
Neil Burgess, who was so severely
burned on Monday while endeavoring
TO extinguish fire caused by an ex.
plosion of gasoline, is much i'm
proved.
Miss Mary Anderson has broken down
again and will not go on the stage until
next year. She is not in lunatic
asylum as is reported, but Is resting
quietly at her home In Tunbridge
Wells. No serious results are appre-
hended.
Colonel John McCaull's friends in
Baltimore deny that he Is confined in an
| asylum in that town. His brain Is all
right, they say, and he will leave for
New York to night.
The Thompson Opera Company will
| present next week Audfan's opera,
THE Mascot" with Miss Winston as
Pippo. The company will be strength
ened by the addition of Miss Rose Beau
Diet and the clever comedian, Frank
David, who will portray the part Of
Lorenzo.
The theatres are the livellest places
in town after dark Both Albaugh' $
and the National are running full.
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A Brilliant Young lady.

During the past year at Wells College
one of the most notable events was the
production of Miss Mildred Fuller
play, in three acts, entitled Dreams in
the Drawing Room Of the Morgan
Homestead. Miss Fuller assumed the
title role Of Elsie, the dreamer and won
for herself commentators ON all sides.
Miss Fuller Is the fourth daughter of
Chief Justice Fuller of Washington,
formerly Of Chicago She is a decided
blonde, with light golden haip, which
glistens in the sunlight like spun gold
She Is rather tall, but well proportioned,
and has graceful carriage and a
sweet, winning manner. She Is con
sidered one of the handsomest young
ladies in the college, but has strong
rival In the claim for beauty in the per
son of Miss Helen Frances Benson Of
Auburn, brunette, with sparkling
black eyes and complexion like the
blending Of the lily and the rose. Miss
Fuller IS not only handsome, but Is also
gifted in q marked degree. She has
great leaning toward the legal profes,
sion, and H. Is said she will study law
under the supervision Of her father after
graduation. IN Y, Times.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-27
A Pottery Trust Formed.

For several months leading potters of
East Liverpool, o., Trenton, Nd, and
two or three other American points have
been In close consultation, and yesterday
II was authoritatively announced that a
combination had been effected. 1t Is said
to include the firms of Knowles, Taylor
& Knowles, Homer Laughlin, Horner Il
Co., and the Brunts Of East Liverpool,
o.; the Mercer Potter Co., Burroughs &
Monford Of Trenton, N j., and other
large producers Of white, granite and
porcelain table and chamber goods, The
trust will have capital something like
$40, 900, 900 and viii control the entire
American product. 1t is not organized
| for protection against foreign goods, but
for the purpose Of protecting domestic
manufacturers AGAINST ench other.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-27
THE SPORTING WORLD.



AT Sheepshcad Bay yesterday Badge
equaled the best record for mile, win.
ming the opening race in 1 40
The feature of the day at Washing
ton Park yesterday was the perform.
ance Of El Rio. She gave weight 10
all her opponents, and after stumbling
and getting off Inst, won easily In los.
On account Of the rough water the
Harvard. Columbia race was postponed
until to-day. There will be two races
this afternoon, the Freshmen az o
o'clock and the Columbia. Corncll-Penn.
sylvania an hour later.
Over 10000 people watched the re-
gatta of the Patapsco Navy from the
bluffs along the river and from steam.
ers, tugs, yachts and barges. There
was brisk wind from the southwest,
and the water was very rough, but
otherwise II was an ideal day for o
race. The senior four cared shell was
won by the Ariels, who came In ten
lengths ahead The junior single was
also won by the Ariels, Columbia sec.
ond. The senior single sculls was won
by the Virglpias of Richmond.
A Baltimore man representing Pete
Lally, the lightweight pugilist, Is try
ing TO match his man for skin glove
finish fight with William Mcmillan Of
this city for u stake of $500 a side, the
fight to be at catch weights and to be
fought within the next six weeks. 81
Yesterday evening the Blue Stock
ings again fell victims to the Dew
Drops In q hotly-contested game OF
eleven innings by score Of 3 to2. The
lfaatiire Of tho ootua tvae tho fina hntterv
work of Leese and lardella for the Dew
Drops. Fifteen Blue Stockings fell
easy prey to Leese's mastery pitching.
The same clubs will play Saturday.
Base hits-Blue Stockings 2, Dew
Drops Q. Errors-Blue Stockings 3,
Dew Drops7.
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CRITICULAR.

William Walter Phelps will make bang
up Minister.
Mr.. BAYARD's SONG oP HOPE.
This State is just bit too small
Fer one Of my degree,
And therefore shall look around
To see what can see.
The peaches here grow very large,
e And likewise most select;
And I've thought that Bayard is
A peach in that respect.
OF course I've got the "yellowsn now,
But after while you'rl see,
When Senate seats are to be had,
There'll be no flies on me.
An opening for young doctor-The
grave
A Persian cannon is a sort Of shaht
gun.
Pension office joke: Tanner stands by the
''Vats.p
A shoe is usually sold some time before
II is half soled.
II Mr.. William Walter Phelps wants to
raise thundeS in Germany he had better
take flask Of Jersey lightning with him.
Americas National -four is corn meal.
New York papers please copy and adopt.
There's always boom in loaded guns.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-27

Hon. BOURNE COCHRAN, counsel for
Kemmler, to be electrocidod at Buffalo for
murder, argues that he should not be killed
with electricity because no criminal has
ever been put to death that way. True,
but not tenable, inasmuch as somebody
must be first. Why not Mr.. Cockrau's
client as well as anybody else Besides,
Mr.. Cochran does not argue in favor Of
hanging Mr.. Kemmler, should electricity
be adjudged to be cruel On a techni-
cality, Mr.. Cochran is trying to set a
proven murderer free, and he will find IL
difficult to work up sentiment and sym
pathy for himself and for his abused
and suffering client.
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THE IRREvERrNr .posr.'

1t is not the province of The CRITIC
10 fight the battles Of its contempora-
ries and there is really no occasion for
IL to consider the attack made upon its
esteemed neighbor, the Post, by the
author of communication in its
columns, but 1t costs nothing to say
few words. The CRITIC, for variety
Of reasons, can move with little more
ease and alertness than its neighbor.
and il Is almost matter of course, oc.
casionally, to come to its defense.
The author Of the communication re.
fened to, assailing 1t because Of an
editorial article criticising the work of
ciyil,service reformers, speaks Of the
Post as affirming that the new system is
intended to give places to college
dudes" Now, as matter of fact, the
Pest said nothing of the sort. 1t said
that three,fourths of the men who
voted for the Civil. Service law did so
because they feared the coarse and
vulgar abuse Of the collegiate dudes,
who We're working the hobby" There
is vast difference between criticising
clerks who are engaged In govern
mental departments and criticising the
people who secured the passage Of the
Civil Service law
With the real sentiment of our con
temporary the mass of intelligent peo.
pie familiar with the history of the Civil.
Service law will, TO certainty, agree.
There are a number of people in this
conniy-mostly gentlemen dwelling in
cities and with more or less of the com
forts Of this world about them--who
know, not from practice, but from
theory, just how all the affairs of life
should be conducted. They know that
whatever is is wrong, but they have. at
the same time. the satisfaction of know
ing that, II their advice be but followed,
all will yet be we'll They feel that they
are trifle too good for this world, but
they have some hesitation about dying
since they are by no means confident
that they will be satisfied with Heaven,
where they know they all will 60.
They are doubtful about the sanitation
there; they are not assured that the
pavement of the streets Of the New
Jerusalem will be TO their taste; they
fear that Peters examination at the
gate may not be conducted on proper
civil service lines, and they have other
causes Of apprehension. They know,
though, that it will be made all right as
soon as they have had time to look
about and give little advice These
are the people who secured the passage
of the Civil-Service law; these are the
godly people criticised by our some.
times irreverent, and, In this instance,
almost sacrilegious contemporary.
OF the workings of the Civil Service
law itself It may be said, bluntly and
sruthfully, that Il has effected no i'm
provement In the public service In
many cases II has injured the serv-
ice, placing mere sticks in positions
where persons with special adaptability
for certain duties might have been Sc
lected. And II may be added that il
has caused more disappointments, more
heartbunings, more waste of time and
effort more warped plans of life among
the thousands Of waiting applicants for
Place than could have been caused
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SIMON CAMERON.


Simon Cameron is dead. lie was one
of the men who, because of certain
qualities Of brain, certain acuteness
and sense, a certain manliness, certain
broadness and vast will, became
figures In the American republic. He
accomplished much good In his life.
Through him, through misdirected eff
fort on his part, occurred very little evil.
They were not alike in many things,
but when one thinks of Simon Cameron,
one thinks of Zach Chandler of Mich.
igan. There was vast difference be.
tween the Yankee who from Michigan
brought potent influence into the af-
fairs of the nation and the Scotch
Yankee who did the same thing from
Pennsylvania. The advantage in the
comparison must rest 10 some slight
extent with the Scotch American. lie
was a little the less ruthless, little the
more homelike--that' the word-a lit
tie the more conservative and just In
methods of the. two Both were great
men.
Simon Cameron was man whom
Americans should mourn. None more
than lie, by his career, has illustrated
the possibilities for the unsupported in
dividual in this country; none has done
more credit to the elevation of the
least to the greatest The stern, old
Scotch American, who died last night,
was, as has been said, great man.
His name will be known to future gen.
erations, for he earned much. He
stood at the beginning of rebellion
which imperiled the American Repub-
lican experiment, leading man, whose
strong sense and force accomplished
much toward great ends. He was
honest.
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MATTER WORTH READING.


London letter In Philadelphia Press,
Robert Browning goes out great deal
in society and has an especial weakness
for dinners, He is short and stout,
with white hair and glow Of ruddy
health. He wears his hair quite long
and has moustache and goatee. lie
enjoys the best OF health and has an oil.
most boyish flow Of animal spirits and
enthusiasm. Society Ia his life and he
is always en- evidence. He dimes out
nearly every night and loves balls and
receptions. Most agreeable in conver.
sation, OF course he is well posted on
every subject and his friends number
the great men OF the entire world. lie
Is great fiirt and very proud OF his
conquests.. or course all bow down to
the Browning name, one OF the grandest
IN literature, much sought after by all
classes OF society. His presence Is
thought to put most learned and dis
tinguished stamp on any reunion.
Care of the Eyes.
In conseouencc of the inrrease of nj.
fcctions of The eve specialist has re.
Gently formulated the following rules
~, h,, o,,sn,,,oi T., ,,,o 49, ~ ,I,So a,,as
for school work: A comfortable tenn
perature, dry and warm feet, good ven.
tilation, clothing at the neck and on
Other parts of the BODY loose. posture
erect, and never read living down or
STOPPING; but little study before break.
fast or directly after n hearty meal;
none at all al twilight or late at niaht;
use great caution about study after re.
covery from fever, have light abundant.
-. ... l..,.tl..- -. .Ii....t.... A.. -.
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WASHINGTON. JUNE a7, 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 win be received
from ~ to 1890 on 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 p. m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and
Saturdays.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-27
The Fourth in SWITZERLAND.

ZURICH, June 25.-Arrangemeuts for the
4th Of July celebration are now nearly
completed. Some weeks ago Consul Catlin
secured Mr.. Washburne, the new United
Eugene Schuyler, who is now making
tour OF Switzerland, and other prominent
Americans will make speeches at the
grand banquet to be held at the Hotel
Bauer au Land. During It's progress ve-
netian fete will be given on the lake by the
municipality, in honor Of the Americans In
Zurich, and the celebration will wind up
y with n bpll
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-27
Meet in October.

AMSTERDAM, June 25. = Congressman
Sanford returned from Washington yes
terday. When asked about the probability
OF an extra session Of Congress, he said:
"There WIN be an early session Of Congress,
understand, In October, which hope
will render II unnecessary to sit through
the hot months Of July, 1890. In October
the question will come up US to whether a
House. 1t would seem as though some
thing ought to be done to prevent the con-
tinuance Of the present system, and II Is
thought that new set OF rules will be
enacted.v
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-27
There's always q boom IN loaded {
Not a "Curiey" Beiiew.

AoIs LOUIS bloDe-DtmOcrdJs
1t will surprise great many people TO
hear that the late John Gilbert never
talked about his "mashn letters, never
figured in scandal, never wore big fashy
diamonds nor broad check suits, and never
promenaded on Broadway for the ladies TO
admire his makeup, and yet was real
actor. But then Mr.. Gilbert was gentle
man, too.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-27

THE SAME convention in Ohio which in
dorsed Governor Foraker and nominated
him also sent its congratulations and its
good wishes to the absent Senator, John
Sherman. To one who did not know what
politics was 1t would seem that two conyen-
tions would be necessary to do this.
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-27
Special Attractions at nay Ridge.

Jules Levy, the world-renowned cornet-
list, VIII make his second appearance at Bay
Ridge, Sunday, June 30, and continue during
the entire week, giving each performance In
connection with the Naval Academy Band
On Monday, July l, a grand jubilee con-
cert viii be given by Gilmore's Immense
chorus, consisting Of 800 voices. The
Anvil Chorus has also been engaged at
great expense. Also, Myr0n w. Whitney,
the great basso. No extra expense. Round
/ trip tickets, 81; children, SOC. For schedule
Of Bay Ridge trains see advertisement in
another column. Passengers from WASH
/ ington taking the morning boat from Bay
Ridge are furnished with frst-class dinner
and supper Soc. each,
The Washington critic. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1889-1889, 1889-06-27
What Some Need.

A paper as tough as wood is said now TO
be made by mixing chloride OF zinc with
the pulp. Some papers hereahout are SO
tough that they should be mixed with
chloride OF lime.
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j. W. DOUGLASS,
l.. q. HINE,
G. W. RAYMOND.

PROPOSALS FOR FUEL-CLERK'S OF
Il FICE, House OF Representatives, Wash
ington, June 22, i889.--Sealed proposals will
be received at this office until IL o'olock
SATURDAY. JULY 90. 1889, for the delivery
OF twelve hundred Q,aO0) tons Of the best
white ash egg coal (screened), more or less;
also seventy'fve (70 cords OF the best spruce
pine and one hundred and fifty u50) cords OF
the best oak wood, more or less, as may be
needed at the House OF Representatives dur
ing the fiscal year ending June 30, 1890,
said wood and coal TO be delivered and
stored In the vaults at the south wing OF the
Capitol, at such times and In such Quantities
as desired by the Clerk Of the House of Rep
resentatives. The coal must weigh 2ei0
pounds TO the ton, and the oak wood must be
cut In three % pieces. The wood must
measure 1873 cubic feet TO the cord, and be
corded measured and cut at the Capitol
and tie riRht 10 reject any md ali bIds Il re
served. The bids TO be Endorsed proposals
for coal and wood" and addressed TO JOHN
tyeR. III, a.