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The Washington critic., 1889-04-18
State Republican Associations.

The Alabama Republican League met
last night at the st. Charles Hotel aud was
addressed by Judge Stratton, Philip jun
pie, w. L. Pcttiford A. A. Gaines and
Judge Pelham. Resolutions were intro
duced protesting against the exclusion of
colored Republicans from party prefcrment,
but action was postponed until the next
meeting.
At the regular meeting of the New York
State Republican Association, the topic for
consideration being "rhe Presidents Inau-
gural Address" Major O. II. Curtis ad-
dressed the members on the necessity of po-
litical parties and resolutions to the effect
that nothing in the civil service law should
prevent anyone performing an honorable
party service were adopted.
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The w, n, l. AssOciatiOu

The next regular mcctlngof the Woman's
National Press Association will be held at
Willards Hotel tomorrow night at S
o'clock. Programme: Reading, " Miss
Marigold's Thanksgiving,n by the author;
debate, "Was the Senate Justifable in Re-
icotiDg Mr.. Halstead?n by members OF the
Dssocinton
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Excursion tickets Washington to New
York and return at one fare for round trip
will be sold for all u. & o. trains April
eth 20 30th, and for trains leaving Wash
iDgton, a. M, May /. All tickets good
returning until MAY q, inclusive.
The Washington critic., 1889-04-18
Collision Ncnr Onanticn.

A freight train in charge of Conductor
Brcsnabnn and Engineer Luddy and ma
terial train in charge OF Conductor Smith
and Engineer Sparks, on the Alexandria
and Fredericksburg Road, collidod near
Cunntico yesterday. No one was hurt, but
the engines were wrecked.
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Gone to inspect the Ouarrles.

The steamboat Bartholdl has gone to
Aquia Creek with Professor W. l.. Wood,
NJ, Flynn, j. L. Duckhaven, John N. IIar
Icr and Others OH board, to inspect the Mt
Pleasant free-stone quarrios belonging to
Er. Harper. They propose to work the
Guarries on AN extensive plan, aud have
many large contracts.
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MEDIC Al.
-|~0oNoco0-cNN-~~~'~~- ~-~-o-o>~'o->-o~~o-oor-o>N
HEALTH is WEALTH.

DIR. e. @. WEST s NERVE AND BRAIN TRsAr-
MEET, guaranteed specific for Hysterla, Dlz-
ziness, Commissions, Fits, Nervous Neuralgia,
use OF alcohol or tobacco, WAX efuiness, Mental
Depression, Softening OF the Brain resultIrry in
insanity and leading to misery, decay and
death, Premature Old Age Barrenness, Loss
and Spermatorrh9a caused by over.exertion
of the, brain, self. abuse or oyer-indulgence.
Each box contains one months treatment;
prepaid on receipt of price.
WE GUARANTEE SIX BOXES
TO cure any case. With each order received
we will send the purchaser our written
guarantee to refund the money II the treat
ment does not effect a cure Guarantees
issued only by q. CHRISTIANI, Druggist,
SOLE AGENT, 1S4 Penna. ave-. between Az
and 9th sts. Washington, ID. G.
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Want 10 Use the I,Iackburn.

Comptroller Durham has been asked by
the Commissioners whether the sewerage
appropriations can be used for making OBJ
hefyalions OF the river currents. They say
Joe Blackburn, which is idle for want of an
appropriation, could be used for the pur-
pose.
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virginia .University Alumni.

The Alumni OF the University of Virginia
viii meet In this city on the 20th aud a7th
insiants. Arrangements are being made for
reduced fares on the railroads aud large
Attendance is expected.
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Remembering boundary Street.

Building Inspector Entwistle has ordered
that Boundary street be remembered. At
present there are two series Of numbers,
Part Of them being as on north aud south
street and part east and west. The new
numbers VIII run east aud west.
The Washington critic., 1889-04-18

The Washington Centennial takes place
at New York April 30, 80 and May /.
Tickets, good to return until May @ in
elusive, will he sold by the Pennsylvania
Railroad at $3.50 for the round-trlp.
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The annual meeting and banquet OF the
Odd-Fellows' Veteran Association was held
last night at the Odd-Fcllows' Hall, ON
GERS were elected as follows: W. w. Dan
enhowcr, president; W. z. Allen, first vice
president; DR.. Charles Allen, second vice
president; 4. r. Spare, treasurer; G. w.
Kosslcr, secretary. Then followed the ban
quet IN. the blue room. Toasts aud re-
sponses were as follows: Fellowship,
DIR. Charles Allcn "Odd- Fellowship; lt's
Work, John +. Given; Fellowship
Its Beginning and Progress in the Distric,
of Coiumbia,n Il, w. Fowler; "Odd- Eel
lowship: It's Progress In America" Oliver
Dufour; "Odd-Fellowship To-day" +. A,
Sticr
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The trotters from Secretary of the Navy
Tracy's Marshland stud were sold at the
American Institute, New York, yesterday.
The auction was one OF goodaverage prices
rather than of exceptional sales at startling
figures. The forty-niuc horses disposed OF
brought total OF $59,050--an average OF
81 DOB
The Washington critic., 1889-04-18
New NAV Scales NoeIeI.

The Soalor Of Weights and Measures has
written The Commissioners that the hay
scales al ihe Centre Market are badly worn
ard that new pair, to cost not more than
500 is needed
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Jamcs NJ Currics funeral services were
held at l00 Twentieth street this afternoon
a. o'clock. The burial was at Arlington.
Mr. Currie was a member of Meade Post,
No g. a. A. r.
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Advice to Mothers.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should
always be used FOR children teethng. 1t.
soothes the child, softens the gums, allays
all pain, cures wind collie, and 1t is the best
remedy for diarrh9a. 25c! a bottle.
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Tiouscrsmade to order, $5; suits made to
order, $50. Guaranteed perfect In 1T and
linish and the latest style fabrics. Elseman
Bros, nh and Y, Tailoring Department.
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In oil varieties and styles. Episcopal and
Catholic Prayers at
CnArNAN s. TAyLoH's.
9i3 Pennsylvania avenue.
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The 1Iordic Phaeton Company have now
for sale at its Offices, 10th and Csts. SC. g. and
1912 Il st. n. w, communication books contain
Yp,f.a IN
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n Straw Mating "you should see"
lSc. straw Mating you should buy.
g2c. Straw Mating, u good quality.
PIC. Straw Mating, used TO sell at Toe.
3ic. Straw MAJ ting good enough FOR all.
Toe, Straw Mating, fancy brands aud Is
used for special culorcd rooms
sc. straw Mating, very odd and unique.
7ic. Straw Japanese Mating of highest
class. W. II. liougHroN & Co.,
1918 and 1870 Il st. n. W.
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orr 30 cESr Mixed Tea we guarantee th,
best for the money in Washington. Try u.
NJ. a l.. MIr2GEn
Al. sth II n "
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Teas, CoGeos and Fine Groceries.

Purchase your teas and cpfices at our tea
and coffee department. Money spent with
rs Is invested in Washington and not sent to
some headQuartcr house In New York or Bal
tmnre where YOU can never receive any ben
eft from II, X. of H. and others should bear
this In mind. We have number OF articles
IN our store which we have determined to
offer NJ sharp cost Ia. close them out. See ad-
vcriisCment Of sainc In City Items, Star paper
Friday afternoon. Look II up.
NJ a Y. METzGrn. III ilh 81 II. W.
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This DOplIar instaIImcnt ostnbIishncnt, at
$50 and n3s seventh street H. w, Is receiving Its
full supply of spring and summer goods, viz:
All sizes and qualities of relrgcrutors, desir'
able bedroom sets In solid oak, also now
mattings, baby carriages. carpets. etc. Par.
ties desiring 10 furnish their houses can find
anything they might want In Huddcn's on "a
cash basis with easy weekly or monthly pay
ments to suit the purchaser.
The Washington critic., 1889-04-18

At special meeting of the Maryland and
District OF Columbia Trotting and Racing
Horse Breeders and Owners Association in
Baltimore, the president, Mr.. Frank Brown,
appointed n committee to draft constitu-
tion and bylaws for the association and to
recommend list OF names for the execu-
tive committee. The association adopted a
resolution giving the members the privi-
leec of breeding their mares In other States
with the proviso that the foal shall be cligi-
Maryland.
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WHISPERS FROM OUR HOSIElY AND
GLOVE DEPARTMENT,

Ladies' 5-button Lisle gloves, only th1 best
shades, ibc.
Ladies' 5-button All.silk gloves, blac', and
colors, 25c.
:. Children's French.ribbed black brilliant
Isle hose, all Sizes 2jc.
Ladies' Fancy Stripe hose, beautiful com
bination of colors, 2jc.
Ladies' silk.Finlsh Lisle hose, drop stitch
f3c.
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EASTER GREETINGS,

We greet you with some Extraordinary
Low-Prlced speclalties for the Easter Week.
The Washington critic., 1889-04-18

LrenrNiNG Rops. Electric work.
j. II. KuEuLtNG.
The Washington critic., 1889-04-18

The Chesapeake Prcsbytery.
The Chesapeake Presbytery is in session
at Alexandra. Rev. A. W. Pitzcr Of this
city is in attendance. Missionary services
were held last night and Rev. j. x. ShcpotT,
late missionary to Bulgaria, made an clo-
quent address.
The Washington critic., 1889-04-18

For Washington Dressed Beef

Ask for II. Schlitz's Milwaukee Lage
Beer. For sale bv all leading houses.
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LGnrNlSG RoDs. Electric work.
j. H. KUEutINg
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CITY AND SUBURBAN.

20 TO John II. Kelly, stalls 62s, $50 aud $50 Cen
Ire Market, and 2c6 and a0S Northern Liberty
Corned beef speciality.
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SOMETHING NONE BUT US CAN OFFER

Mems Solid Color Full Regular half hose,
In tan and ecru, &c. per pair.
We are selling the best Unlaundered Shirts
Of any house In the city; sizes from 12l to ut;
new patent stays made OF the genuine Fruit
of the Loom Cotton, at d5c.
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PLAIN TALK FROM OUR MEMS FURNISH
ING DEPARTMENT.

Mems Fancy Balbrlggan undershirts, eJc.
Full regular and regular value soc.
Mems Fancy Pin Stripe Balbriggan shirts
and drawers TO match, G6c the 81 kind.
Mems Jersey Ribbed undershirts, silk
facking, 3Gc; soc Is the price all over.
Mems silk Face siispenders, drawers at
tachmcnt, 10c; sold elsewhere for soc.
Our Fancy Stripe half-hose, full regular,
warranted fast colors, latest patterns, pei
pair, 15c; you pay 2jc to the next dealer.
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WASHINGTON CRITIC
CTTY SPECIALS.


LBAuon's.-Amcrican Opera Company.
NArioNAi.-"Jim the penman."
Hams. MAIN Line
KERNAN's.-"uncle Toms Cabin
Itoup Nnrictips
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The Chicagos beat the All-Amcricas
yesterday in a rather sleepy game, relieved
only by lIanlon's fine outnelding and Pfcf-
fcr's work at second base Duffy and
Brown did some splendid batting. Chicago
won In The fifth inning, when Crane gave
four bases on balls. Duffy hit for three
bases and Anson for a single. The crowd
was four thousand strong and the day cold
and clear.
The Washington critic., 1889-04-18
SPORTING sNtAILTALK.

The following are the results OF yestcr-
days games; ST. Louis, 5; Cincinnati, 1.
Kansas City, Z; Louisville, 4. Wilkcsbarre,
10, Philadelphia, Q. Baltimore Columbus,
rain. Athletic Brooklyn, rain. Chicago, Z;
All-Amcricas, A. Pittsburg, Z; Toronto, I.
Indianapolis, III Toledo, Z.
The council of the Eastern Yacht Club
has accepted General Paync's present Of a
challenge cup for international matches be-
tween yachts not exceeding 70-fcet water
line measurement, and now announces that
q match of one or more races will be sailed
for this cup after the race for the Americas
cup Prior to the offer assurance was oh.
taincd that the Valkyric would compete
for II.
Judge Gildcrslicve, in New York ycster-
day, decided that to receive bet In that city
TO be placed or executed at n regular racing
track running under the Ives bill could not
be construed rs illegal. The question
came up in case In which an cmploye of a
pool-room took bet from detective last
summer To he executed at the Brighton
Beach course The cmployc was arrested
but was set free to-day by the decision of
the court. The practical effect OF the de
Cison Is that II throws open the doors of
the pool-kccpcrs, who have simply TO make
pretcnoc that instead OF running u book
or pool themselves, they are merely acting
as commission agents for the bcttcrs aud
that all money received by them on com
mission is placed according to orders at the
tracks.
If President Day of the New Yorks and
Pitcher Kcofe continue in their present at
titudc Tim Will not play ball this season.
The two had u conference yesterday which
resulted in a decided widening of the gap
between them. Kcefo, who had received
$4,000 salary last season, is out with a de-
mand for q thousand more, and intimate Il
that unless his demand was complied with
he would not sign. He said he was a ball
player for revenue only, and If his services
were not worth 5000 he would never 90
into the points again, Day was not partic-
ularly surprised at the demand, ms Kecfc
had for months indicated that he might
make such move, but he very emphati-
cally refused, and limited that IL Tim kept
ON he might find himself classified. "Iu
which case" interrupted Keefc, 81 have
pitched my last ball. Good day. and he
bowed himself out.
When spoken to as to the possibility OF
Kcefe's being sold, President Day said that
II would be merely matter of dollars and
cents, except, possibly, SO far as the Bos-
tons were concerned. Keefe, however, will
not leave his business In New York to go
with any other club.
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OFFICIAL COURTESY.
Tho Simple Etiquette Observed by Z
Oficials of Our Government.

Tho Simple Etiquette Observed by tho
Onicials' OF Our Government.
All through the Government service, as
in private business establishments, we, Of
course, find the relation Of superior and
subordinate, and from this relation neces-
sarily follow certain distinctions Of grade,
or Official classification, and certain rules
of courtesy governing the business inter-
course between agents OF equal or unequal
rank. The President is higher than q
Secretary OF department, Secretary
higher than bureau chief, bureau chief
higher than clerk. An officer issuing in
structions or commands, disregards the
conventional or complimentary forms
observed by him when communicat
ing with officers Of equal or higher
grade; o subordinate, corresponding with
one above him in authority, is more or less
deferential in his address. This complais-
ance, however, extends chiefly TO such
harmless expressions as, ITO the Honorable
the Secretary" and ~ am, with great re-
spect, your obedient servant" at the be-
ginning and ending OF letters; and is only
Objectionable when IL becomes indlscrim-
mate or extrsvagant. In strict propriety,
official communications should DC ad-
dressed 10 the ''office"-not TO tho name of
the individual holding the office; and q
public Office receives no augmented dignity
by reason Of mere wordy additions. This
was the view taken by the House OF Repre-
sentatives at the beginning OF the Govern
ment, when the Senate desired 70 style the
President "His High Mightiness," or by
some other senseless title; and the Senate,
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will be in the field on my way to join Price
AS for myself, your Union sentiments will
never endanger you, but you are sur
rounded by hundreds whom I can not con-
trol-you are not safe here"
"And you advise me TO go awayi"
~ do"
Thank you, Albert, will gon
"Forgive me, Luke, this seems hard, l
know; but am always your friend,p said
Albert
"You are forgiven, Albert, and / trust
that wherever we meet be II on the battle
held or when peace shall have spread her
wings over our country, that we may meet
as friends"
1--WE shall"
'Tam gnirg IN the morning, ,butI must see
Lille first"
"Go TO the summer house IN the garden
and will send her thcrc.n
Luke had spent many happy hours in the
bygone years beneath tho leafy bowers OF
that summer house, He was on his way
toward II when tho giant form OF Black
hawk suddenly rose up from some rose
bushes at the sideof the path, and the negro
said:
"Massa, wants ter ax 20 sumhn'"
"What Is II. BlackhawEi"
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! friends. 1t was but short distance from
the gate TO tho house, yet it is wonderful the
amount Of words they managed TO exchange
as they walked to the front door. No notice
was taken Of Tom, who fingered In the rear,
an Ethiopian grin on his features.
"Why, goodness sakes, Luke, is that
youl" asked Mr.. Neff, who had reached tho
door as they came to the porch. "W'y, no
un was lookin' fur We here. Why didn't
ye stay back n Ohio, whar We wouldn't q
been right in tn fret"
~ got through all safe, Mr.. Neff, and !
think will be in no danger. Its been al,
most year since was here, and prom.
ised to come"
"Come in, and set down ON the porch.
Here, Lille, take Luke's hat" When she
had taken the hat of the visitor and gone into
the house, and Mr. Neff and the new conner
were seated, the farmer resumed: "Yes,
Luke, it's been quite leetle spell since ye
war here, and I'm glad ye thought enough
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copyrighted, IsS9.l
CHAPTER l.
THE CLOUD IS GATHERING.

~ w out thar on the po'ch,
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A CRAZY CUSHION.

IT'S said the fashion OF crazy work
II quito passed away and gone, g.
That the queer circles and squares OF silk
WIN no more our homes adorn;
But crazy cushion Iwotof
Is more than work OF art
For tits sewn with memries fond and sweet
OF my very life part
This red bit was cut from the kerchief
OF my first, my bonnie lover;
Alas could not tell which loved,
He, or his only brother.
They quarreled and nearly fought, those two
And each thought the vict'ry won,
TIL settled the mooted question
By marrying neither one.
This is piece OF the silken gown
In which my mother was wed
This ono was cut from the snowy dress
or my sister, who is dead.
Ihad one like It, 10 wear the day
Oh, Annie, my iife's dear twin,
DO you wait at The gates OF Paradise
Till l shall enteriat
This is q scrap of the necktie blue
Ofmy lover who went to sea;
The ocean dark was his cruel grave;
Henever came back TO mo,
And every n light in the twilight dim,
My cheek TO the silk press,
My cheek that has faded in waiting
1t knows no other caress.
SO my crazy cushion Is grown to me
A dear and precious thing.
And every scrap of satin or silk
Doth tender mem'ry bring
Visions OF dancing and laughter,
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cam you fob de Union, am sottin us
| freel"
Eyes, Blackhawk; why do you ask mo
thatl" M
"Cause, massa, rs got wife N pore
little baby down Souf sum'ars; dey wus
sent down dar great many Vars ago, an
If gets my freedom kin go an find EN-"
~ hope you may, Blackhawk,' said
Luke, hurrying on. He had known the ne
gro ever since he was child, but had never
heard him mention wife and baby before
THAT black rascal has heart after all )" he
thought.
Reaching the bower, he sat upon the
rustic bench. The moon, with many flick
ering shadow, shone through the leafy COW
ering overhead and Luke's mind recalled
the many thousand events which had trans
pired since last he sat there, year ago.
A light footstep fell upon his ear There
was whispering Of soft robes, breath of
perfume, and she was at his side. No words
Of the vows they had plighted a year ago,
when Luke went off to seek his fortune,
were spoken. He rose silently, took her in
his arms, and they sat down together. He
was first to speak.
am still an unknown waif. AS such can
you accept metz
"Yes-yes, Luke l have known you all
my life, and what need care about your
birth"
he clasped her more closely in his arms
and imprinted kiss on her lips. After
moment he said:
"Albert is Confederate"
"What changed himp she asked.
SITS mystery Lille. am surrounded
by enemies and must leave. you at dawn.
But, be my lot what it may, shall ever be
true to my first love-"
She did not answer-perhaps she could
not-but clung to him, while tears trickled
in crystal drops down her pretty cheeks.
For long time they sat there clasped in
each others arms, and what they said and
what they thought must be imagined
The brother in the meanwhile had saddled
his horse, bid his invalid father adieu and
was already on his way to join a company
Of recruits for the Confederate army.
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CHAPTER ii.

BLACKHAwK-A sOLDIER-THE SURPRISE
Luke Mason, as already told, had been
rescued when an infant from the river and
reared as the adopted son Of Mr.. Neffs
brother, who was childless. The brothers
had lived on adjoining farms until old Seth
Neff's death, which occurred about two
years before the time of which we write.
Luke had grown up with Albert and Lille,
and his love for the latter began when they
were children attending the same district
school. Their affection had ripened, and
this year would have witnessed their union
but for the distressing state Of the country.
When the lovers returned to the house
they found the old farmer still sittingon the
porch, bathed In the moonlight.
"Wall, Luke, It's time ye war gone q bed," ("
he said, with sigh. The old man still felt
sad from parting with his son, whom he
knew he might never see again. "How long
ar ye gwine y stayl"
II leave In the morning."
"Why s. soonp
sits best.n
The old man again gave utterance TO o
groan, and Luke leading Lille TO the door,
bade her goodnight and promised TO see her
early in the morning. Then he returned TO
Mr.. Nef, and, drawing chair near to his
side, said: .
"Mr. Neff, want those clews to my iden-
tity."
"What yer mean, Lukep
81 mean the things which were found
about me when ! was taken, like Moses,
from the water"
s'Thar haint nuthin' left but the old wood
on cradle up N tn attic, which guess yes
seen hundred times, N the old yaller han
kercher.n
"Let me have the handkerchief, then; IL
win be some clew. / may by II discover
my parentage Any way, it shall be pre-
cious relic, with which will never part" !"
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