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The Washington critic., 1890-02-11
EMPEROR VILLLAM.

1t is not fair to suspect the German
Emperor of dnplicity. His concern for
the amelioration of the German labor
ing cl asses became manifest long ago,
and found ample expression in his at
titude toward the mining bosses of
Prussia. His earnestness is not owing
to political expediency. 1t grows out of
the deep conviction that the crown
should compromise with this new force
which is urging German society into
revolution.
In the case of William the order of
royal evolution is reversed. He was an
apparently implacable imperialist dur
ing his younger days, in marked con
trast to other modern heirs to thrones,
who served their political apprentice
ships as democrats, that they might
learn the better to rule as kings Un-
like his distinguished ancestor, Will
liam softens with time, and finds in eX-
perience lenitive for his earlier ideas.
The great Frederick hated despotism
in his youth because the tyrannical ca
prices of his father never spared his
princely hide. His liberalism soon
vanished, however, when he inherited
the chance to play the martinez. lie
died the Epicureon, the queerest mix
ture of sybarite and soldier known to
history, commenting his soul, in mock
cry, to the nature which gave him
breath, and his body to the elements
from which 1t came. His life is a
study in the process of cynicsm. En-
peror Williams may prove to be one in
the progress of goodness.
The influence of the stern old Kaiser
and the selfish Chancellor are likely tC
wear away. The devout Augusta, thu
democratic Frederick and the philan
thropic eX-empress had much to do witt
Williams training, and the liberia
seeds planted in his mind under theil
gentle tuition should grow till they
bear lofty fruit. We have heard more
than once within the past year of til,
kindlier spirit which is taking posses
sion of the young Emperor, and hi
conciliatory stay at Osborne last sum
mer was inspired by nicer motiv
than the desire for English popularity
1t is evident to any close observer o
his career that Williams harshness ha
been largely artificial, and if he is de
veloping those sympathies to which hi
father gave such unhesitating and EN-
phatic expression, the democratic worlc
need not be surprised to receive from
an Emperor concessions for its better
ment which it grudges giving to itself
either by legislative action or individua
| EinAnnsa
The Washington critic., 1890-02-11

noon exhibitors of late styles had left
the Avenue for the day. and several en-
tcrpiising electric lights were visibly
waiting for the darkness. The reverend
gentleman knew the time. He said
good morning" deliberately, inten-
iionally, rs many people say "nyether. '
lie said It because it is fashionable in
Washington to say 1t at any time before
night.
How or why this custom came into
vogue in Washington nobody seems to
know. Perhaps the explanationi is that
people here sit up very late at night
and rise corrospondingly late in the
day. The real Washington day does
not begin until afternoon, and If the
polite Washingtonian wishes to say
good morning at all he must say it
inopportunely. Or it may be that the
custom is fad like McGinty, only
more refined.
At any rate, THE Critic, whose de-
votion to polteness is something to be
depended upon, wishes you on this
mild and beautiful afternoon very
good morning indeed
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HER PUPILS SEEMED APT.
How u Smart School Teacher Imposed
Upon her Principal.

How a Smart School Teacher Imposed
Upon her Principal.
There is a cruel story in circulation
concerning a certain teacher in one of the
public schools who has been highly
complimentcd because of the success at
tending the examination of her pupils.
II was noticed that her class of boys
seemed TO be able TO solve all the prob
lens. When question was asked, every
boys hand in the class was raised. The
principal of the school was putting the
questions and the teacher would call on
pupil to make the answer. Although
more than a score of questions were
asked, in no instant was an improper
answer given.
The principal was so pleased at the
result. that he made special mention Of
Miss Dash's proficiency as teacher in
each Of the class-rooms that he visited
Probably envy was caused by the fact
that in no other classroom did the
pupils seem to be as well up in their
studies. One of the teachers, whose
pupils did not acquit themselves very
creditably, made an investigation. and
by judicious use Of candy succeeded
in gaining the confidence of one of the
boys under Miss Dash's care.
"Now, Johnny" said she, "how is
it that all you boys know the an
swers ?"
1--WE don't all know" said Johnny,
munching a caramel.
But you all put up your hands as if
you did,"
Miss Dash tells US to put up oul
hands when the question is asked. We
boys who don't know the answer put
up our left hands and the boys who
know the answer put up their right
hands, and then Miss Dash only asks
the boys who have right hand up"
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4 NEW NEWSPAPER FREAK.

VIII it be ungallant to request a
slight pause in the case of Nellie BLY,?
We remember that she went to lunatic
asylum, or something of the kind, for
the purpose of writing about it, and
that she has been around the world in
= very short space Of time. We are
aware that her portrait has been given
away by the New York paper which
employs her; that somebody received
prize for guessing nearest to the exact
time required for her world embracing
Journey, and that she has made her
debut ON the lecture platform. Isn't that
enough? Isn't there some other subject
upon which we might learn thing or
two7 Isn't there such a thing as work
ing fad TO death?
Suppose some enterprising and
wealthy proprietor of metropolitan
newspaper should try the freak of rails.
ing the wages OF his employees 80 or 100
per cent wouldn't that be sensationalY
Wouldn't that attract universal atten-
ton? Every newspaper man in the
country would write about it. The
metropolitan papers print too much and
pay too little. The newspaper profes-
sion is the poorest paid in the world-a
shyster lawyer or quack doctor makes
far more money in year than good
editor or newspaper writer. Why
not call halt on big newspaper build
ings, mammoth editions, African ex-
ploFations and Nellie Blys, and an adj
vance on the salaries of bona fde jour
nalists?
The Washington critic., 1890-02-11
LOTTERY IN ROSTON

1t is claimed that Washington and
Boston buy more Louisiana Lottery
tickets than any other two cities in the
country. A Boston paper estimates the
sales in that city at $2,000,000 year.
and that certainly is no higher than the
figures for Washington. Here and
there bait is thrown out in the form
of prize, but nobody believes for an
instant that per cent. of the money
thus thrown away ever comes back.
Washington and Boston, the most
highly intellectual cities in America,
cannot afford to stand before the world
as the gambling centres of the greatest
nation on earth.
THE CRITIC is glad to see that some
of the Boston journals have taken up
the fight inaugurated by this paper in
Washington, and that there is now
some hope that this infamous catch
penny business will be discontinued in
both cities. THE CRITIC certainly will
undertake to see to the Washington end
of it, and it expects to have to do it
single handed
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house nj that place. Before returning
TO Washington Miss Wadsworth will
make long visit TO friends at the
Brooklyn navyyard.
Mrs. w. w. Burdette will hold her
last reception for the season tomorrow.
Mr.. Orlando Wales has returned from
a short visit to relatives in Philadelphia.
Miss Brooks of $40 New York ave
nue has issued invitation to german
tonight. The cards read from o to 2.
Mrs. Creswell Heald will give a
luncheon of fourteen covers on Friday,
in honor of her guest, Mrs. lIeald OF
Lynchburg.
Mrs. Fitz Hugh Coyle will give the
second of her series of teas this after
noon.
Mrs. Lines gave a box party at the
National Theatre last evening in honor
Of Miss Louise Littiz of Baltimore and
Miss Harold of this city.
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ST. VALENTINES DECLINE.
No Longer any Demand for Cupid's
Gay Missives.

"Yes," remarked Pennsylvania
avenue stationer to a Critic reporter,
"St. Valentines Day is practically a
thing of the past. 1t is simply a case
of the survival of the fittest. and mod
ern art education has downed the val
cntine fad. Formerly, at this time of
the year, we always reaped rich har.
vest second only to our Christmas and
New Year trade, but now we make no
special effort at all for the 18th of Feb
ruary.
up TO few years ago, at this time
of year, our receipts from the sale of
valentines formed quite an important
factor in our business, and for weeks
before the day devoted to the missives
of Cupid the windows of every book
seller and stationer in town were filled
with valentines of every description,
from the penny caricatures of all hu-
man foibles TO the most exquisite and
expensive creations of lace, paper and
gold.
Now, however, all is changed, and
we only keep few valentines on hand
to supply the small demand made by
people who haven't yet found out that
the sending of such missives is no
longer fashionable. The demand for
the better class of valentines has al
most entirely ceased, but we still sell
some of the cheaper kinds at wholesale
to the keepers of little variety stores,
where they sell taffy and penny dolls
and marbles and that sort of thing.
"How do | account for it? Well,
principally owing to the fact that the
people have been educated TO more
artistic tastes. While have handled
many very elaborate and expensive
valentines, ] never saw one that was
really artistic. The beautiful Christmas
and New Years cards gotten up by
Prang and other firms were the first
blow to the valentine trade. People
began to see that they could get some
thing much better than the old time
valentines for the same money. Then
followed the Easter cards, another slap
at st. Valentines; and now we have
birthday cards and all sorts of pretty
little devices-all real works Of art--to
draw people away from the more garish
attractions of st. Valentine. Strange
to say that while all these innovations
have been made the valentine factories
keep on turning out the same old style
Of goods. The people who now buy
the more expensive description of valen
tines are those of middle age and over
and generally look as if they were a'
much out of fashion as what they
purchase.
Another explanation of the deca
dence of the valentine trade may be il
the fact that our people in the rush fol
wealth are becoming more practica
and less given to old-time sentiment. i
so, more's the pity, think, for many {
good dollar Pve-What's that sonny
An old maid with a red nose and bi!
feet? Yes, guess so; wait, and II
see--well, good day, sir; but don't for
get to say that the letter carriers ar
glad people don't buy so many valen
tines now q. DAYS.
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pointed Postmaster. General, presented
The cane to him. II was placed care.
fully away and not brought into use
until the accident caused the Judge to
bring 1t out yesterday.
There Is probably not another such
cane in the United States at the present
time. It's made of bamboo that has
become beautifully darkened by age,
and contains an old fashioned sword
blade. 1t is impossible to draw the
steel, however, as the cane proper or
scabbard and handle through non.
usage have become firmly fastened to-
gether. The head of the cane is Of
bone beautifully streaked and colored.
Although Judge Tyner did not like
the idea Of being forced to use cane,
he must have felt proud over the
amount of attention 1t attracted.
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UNDER E1LSE COLORS

1t has con to TIE CRITIC that a
certain young man of this city, not reg
ularly employed by any newspaper
here, is in the habit of calling on differ
ent persons and requesting interviews
and news from them upon the claim
that he is representing this paper.
Having secured the information he
desires, he attempts to sell it to the
representatives of outside newspapers.
This practice is dishonest and must
often lead to entanglements and in
juries. Ii is unjust to the one who is
asked for news, and an invasion of the
rights of reporters regularly employed.
In word, it ought to be stopped for
the good Of the public and the profes-
sion.
THE CRITIC has the name of the
young man who last week attempted
this sharp practice upon a prominent
citizen, and if the offense shall be re-
paated it will take great pleasure in in
PRODUCING the offender to the acquaint.
ance of the public.
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"GOOD HORNJNGn

A well-dressed reverend gentleman
Of dignitied bearing and excellent man
ners called at the Office of THE CRITIC
yesterday evening about & o'clock. At
the conclusion of his visit the reverend
gentleman bowed and said:
Good morning !"
The reverend gentleman was not out
Of his head nor was he attempting to
indulge in leyity There was clock
on the wall, and as he glanced out of
the door he must have seen the setting
sun, Clerks on the sidewalks were
Fastening homeward, the strolling after
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JUDGE TYNER's CANE.
Many nIustrious Men Leaned on IL II
Days Gone by.

Judge James n. Tyner, attorney gen
eral for the Postoillce Department, is
the possessor Of cane with a very pc
culiar history. Although 1t has been
in his possession since 1876, yesterday
was the first time he used it. Then he
carried it as n support, for he had
wrenched his left leg while attempting
to board a car in the morning and
found il impossible to get about without
something to lean on.
The cane originally belonged to Gen
eral James Noble, Judge Tyner's uncle.
1t was presented to him by his Ken
lucky friends, for he was Il native of
that State, in 1871 when he took his
seat as the first United States Senator
from Indiana. He represented that
State continually in this high Office
until 1881, when he died in harness,
The canethen passed into the possession
of Congressman John G. Chittenden Of
Kentucky. lie returned it to its donors
and il passed from hand to hand until it
came into possession of DR.. Colescott,
an old Louisville physician. The latter,
in 1876, when Judge Tyner was ap-
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WHERE 70 PUT THE FAIR.

Since 1t is possible Chicago will get
the Worlds Fair. advice as to its loca-
tion should not be inopportune. The
gentlemen who have done the planning
and talking for the site on the Lake
front have made mistake, for which
haste, more than self interest, is per
haps to blame. The objections to put
ting the Worlds Fair buildings on the
Lake Shore are serious and unanswer-
able Besides the want of substantial
foundation there, the facilities for trans
portali0n are limited. The Illinois
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Sold His Coat for whisky

Joseph Curran is veteran tramp,
and has slept in nearly every work
house in The United States. Last night
he arrived in the city from Baltimore,
sold his coat and vest for bottle of
whisky, got drunk and was promptly
locked up in the Fifth-street Station.
This morning, in the Police Court, he
was charged with being vagrant.
II plead not guilty to the specitica-
tion," he remarked, in a deep, bass
voice, "and | want to say II few words
in support of the position. l have
been promised job in Swampoodle in
the first place -.'
Sixty days" said the Court,
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Ionn claw LLttIe snree.

John Clay, tough looking citizen,
with his coat ripped down the back aud
a weeks growth of beard on his face,
was before Judge Miller this morning
on three charges. He remembered that
he sang a song in the street, he imagined
that some one was trying to rob him.
and then he struck out with his strong
right arm. 1t landed on an officers S
shoulder, and the policeman had hard
time getting him to the station. There
he became profano and was put in the
dungeon, but he didn't remember any
thing about this in court this morning.
He was fined Sl5.
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EDISON Is SAID to be engaged on an in
vention for taking photographs at dis
tance, the operation being somewhat like
that of the telephone, light and shade be-
ing transmitted instead of sound. One of
the strong points of every story about the
impossible things that Edison is about to
do is that nobody dares to deny that he will
do it. We may have our notions about the
origin of this yarn, but in the light of Edi-
sons past achievements, We are like the
boy who WAS caught with his arm up to The
elbow in the jam jar. We amt got nothin
tall to say.
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WAsn1NeroN, FEBRUARY II, 1890.

THE Critic regrets to find in Russell
Harrison's Helena Journal an adver-
tisement of the Montana Lottery. If
our worthy President has any influence
over his son he ought to urge him to
cast out that kind of advertising and
discountenance gambling in all its
forms.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-11

EVER SINCE SENATOR SHERMAN and Sena-
tor Edmunds engaged in a "heated debate"
the other day we have been hearing about
steamships encountering icebergs at sea.
We don't pretend to say that there is any
relation between these two facts, but it
does look as If the icebergs had concluded
that now is their chance.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-11

SENATOR SrooSER always turns down his
wine glass at the table, saying: "My boys
shall never see their father drink wine"
This is right, and we hope the distinguished
Senator will succeed in always keeping his
boys from seeing him, to which end we
would say that boys have very sharp eyes
and sometimes are looking when their
fathers least suspect 1t.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-11

A MEMBER OF THE Iowa Legislature has
introduced resolution providing shat the
sessions of this general assembly be opened
without compensation therefor" From
what we know of legislators in general and
of the quality and potency of their prayers,
we should deem the price for them named
in this resolution a leetle high.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-11

IT eRIEvEs Us soRELY to learn that Mis-
souri, woman who, four years ago, named
her twin boys Blaine and Logan, and who,
in the midst of the last campaign named
another pair Harrison and Morton, has
Just been refused the office Of postmistress
of her town. But then, republics always
were ungrateful
The Washington critic., 1890-02-11

The CzAR OF RUSSIA says he will not
recognize the republic Of Brazil during the
lifetime of Dom Pedro. We have not heard
from the republic of Brazil on the subject,
but we presume If she should meet the
Czar she would recognize him by his boiler
iron dress suit
The Washington critic., 1890-02-11

The JEWELLERS OF Chicago had banquet
in the new Auditorium building the other
night, and 1t is said the sparkle of the dia-
monds they wore outshone the electric
lights, flashing upon the bright, new knives
with which the feasters conveyed the tooth
some viands from their plates to their
mouths
The Washington critic., 1890-02-11

MAYOR CREGIER OF CHICAGO is en-
ragged because the papers out there said
he had issued an order to put a stop to
gambling. He Indignantly denies that
he has done anything of the kind.
You see, it hurts Chicago mayors
conscience to have it get out that he has
done a decent thing.
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LOCAL WEA THER FORECAST.
For he District of Columbia ami Nary
land, fair ,ceotbcr, roriabie ciads slightly
qroguier.
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JAnE.S WHTTCOMB RILEY.

An alleged humorous paper publishes
an editorial article entitled Remember
Him at His Best, +" the subject of which
is the poet, James Whitcomb Riley.
The recent rupture between Riley and
Bill Nye has furnished all the tribe of
writer's like the one on the paper men,
toned with material for morbid and
melancholy reflections. If the unique
genius in which nation took pride be
indeed lost to life and use, and name
and fame" says this particular writer,
"the loss is ours rather than his We
deplore the horrible reality of the pres
ent situation, yet let us try to hope for
the future. And, no matter what may
happen, let us now, and always, remem-
Der James Whitcomb Riley at his very
best"
If Mr.. Riley's foolish friends would
control their Mysteries, there would be
far less to deplore. Those who know
Mr.. Nye will not believe him responsi-
BILE for the sensational telegrams con-
cerning the poet which have appeared
in the newspapers. Some enterprising
correspondent with little head and less
heart must bear that responsibility.
James Whitcomb Riley is yet good
for his best poetry. An escapade is not
necessarily fatality. A man may be
weak to-day and strong .morrow--he
may be led to excess by one set of cir
cumstances and held to moderation by
another. And, finally, the best friend
to Mr.. Riley, and the most intelligent
analyst of his character, is the man
who, in regard 10 this particular cpl
sode of the poets life, has least to say.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-11
TIE L0rISLANA L0TTERl.

The State lottery of Louisiana has made
that Commonwealth hissiug aud a by
word with the whole country, IL has de-
bauched local politics and run career Of
scandal and dlsrepute. Minneapolis Iri-
hume
The Washington critic., 1890-02-11
ro-N1anr,s AMrsrMENrs.

NATIONAL THEArnE-Nat Goodwin in IA
Gold Mine"
ALBAuGHs OPERA HOUSE,. X. Emmet In
Fritz in a Madhouse."
HARRIS BiJou THEATRE my Partner"
KERNAN's THEATRE" rhe Night owls
GLoBE-Nariety.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-11

The kING or MILAN threatens to com
nit suicide on account Of his gambling
debts. This Is not kingly; It is more like
niDe-spot.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-11

a CHICAGO PAPER informs us that the
5000 saloons of that city pay $4,000,
600 year in taxes, employ $4,000 per-
sons and support $4,000. The Chicago
paper has manifestly made a mistake in
It's calculation. 1t has not included the
police force and the inmates of the iails
and warehouses whom these saloons
Sunport
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LOCAL MAIL FACILITIES.
Rival Interests Keep the City with
out q New POstoIiice.

"The Postofllce fight of Washington
springs eternal, )" said an old Washingtonian
to The CRITIC man yesterday. SIT was a
thing of beauty and a JOY forever long
time in the perennial past. 1t has been a
source of schemes and attempted legsla-
ton from time when the memory of man
runneth not to the contrary. Pretty much
every square and triangle in the city was
included. At one time judiciary Square,
which always comes in for use when pub
lie building is talked of, was suggested as
proper locality. The parking In front of
the Centre Market was at one time proposed
to be utilized in some way for a public
building, the plan being to extend the
structure from Seventh street to Tenth.
This plan fell through. The purchase of
the Seaton Hotel, the ediice now used for
the Postoillce, was advocated, the idea
being to erect new building
"Square 406 then loomed up. This Is the
old lie Droit building, and the project to
have IL used for the Postollce is a we'll
known one. Certain gentlemen, noted for
their abilities in directing legislation, were
more or less deeply interested In the further
ance of this scheme.
"Ihe latest Postolliee project is Mr.. Mil
liken's. 1t involves the purchase of the
triangle at the corner of Ninth street and
Pennsylvania avenue. This is fine piece
of ground. II extends back from the apex
on Ninth street to the Safe Deposit Com
pany at the base of the triangle. Much
may be said in favor Of this location. 1t
has fine space of ground on which to rest,
it being tree from obstruction on all sides,
and there would be needed no well or court.
1t would have light on three sides, aud
could be made one Of the most highly
ornamental edihces in the city,
THE DRUGGISTS SAY Salvation oil has no
faults. 1t alWnfs relieves pain instantly.
at Is alleged 10y some one that DR.. Mary
Walker prescriDes DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Gallup telephone No, 25l-2 and order
THE CRITIc delivered to you for 80 cents a
| month";
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You can order TIE CRIrIC by postalcard-
II will be sent to your address every even.
ing for 80 cents.
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SPORT OF CUE AND BALL
WHERE BILLIARD LOVERS MOST DO
CONGREGATE.

now New state Congressman Mauipu-
late the Ivories what the De-
votees of the Game say OF Its De-
cline in Recent Years.