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The Washington critic., 1890-03-09

The lloM had the bad taste to take no
a grudgc against stanley Since then
that paper has lost no opportunity to
slur the famous traveller, and no story
concerning him has been too absurd
or too manifcstly false for It to print.
The latest charge brought against
Stanley is the foolish one that he
BROUGHT Emin away by force; that
Emiu did not want to he rescued. The
plain fact is that Emin had lost all CON
troll ovcr his troops and was destitute Of
authority in his own province. He
was practically a prisoner Had he
really wanted to remain, however, he
could have done so. BY his indecision
he endangered not only himself but the
rcscuing party.
1t is to be regretted that such a paper
as the Atlanta CONSTITUTION should lend
itself TO the petty and spileWl
war the UoHd is woging against Stru-
ley.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09
WASHINGTON, MARcHo, 1890.
THE CIVIL SERVICE.

1t is probable that the investigation
of the Civil Service Commission which
has just ended will lead TO no satisfac-
tory conclusion either way. The House
committee is very apt 10 take the
ground that the business which they
have mainly in hand is to search impair
TALLY into the working of the system,
and accordingly it is quite likely that
they may regard the administrative
mishaps which some of the Commits
sioners have incurred as of slight i'm
portance, and as having little bearing
on the general question.
Beyond doubt Commissioner Lyman
favored brother-in law Campbell, but in
such circumstances men will act simi-
larly TO the close of time-whether there
be Civil Service law or no Civil Service
law is immaerial. Beyond question
Mr., Roosevelt was only half.informed
in the affair of the milwaukee, post
mastership, but good deal will be for
given 70 new zeal and freshness of
knowledge in relation to official man
agement.
But what cannot be easily explained
or set aside is the strange and utterly
inadequate method by which the Com
mission undertook to try important
officials and report upon their efficiency
or eiliciency-their conformity or
non-coniormity TO law. Postmaster
Paul of Milwaukee, was investigated
by the Commission. What was accepted
as testimony against him was in nc
sense legal evidence. The Commission
or its representatives were not en-.
powered to send for persons or papers
They simply constituted themselves a
large and facile auricular receptacle
for whatever informers might choose
to dump in that quarter. Postmaster
Paul knew nothing of the so called evi-
dence against him, and could neither
review nor rebut the report in his case
This mode of proceeding will strike tbs
average mind as being unfair anleu
American, and the celsure which
should weigh most heavily on the Com
mission should be on-this account.
THE CRITIC is in favor Of the merit
system and all that can promote the ease
Gluanimity and permanence of one OF
the largest most worthy and most in,
tclligent classes of our citizens. Bat it
is moi prepared to justify secret and one
sided investigations of public officials
There is no proper reason for making
out reports on hear-say evidence, and
undoubtedly the most glaring wron!
of which the Civil Service Commission
has been guilty is of this nature.
Whatever conclusion the committee
may arrive at the investigation will
impress the people at large with the
belief that the present Commissioner;
are not particularly efficient Whether
this belief in their inetliciency is due tc
their want of knowledge of, or theil
want of harmony with, the spirit of {
real civil service reform; or is owing tC
mere personal lack Of discretion, is diff
ficult to determine But it would no
be surprising if the present contention
should lead to--some changes in tn
Commission.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09
A GoIden Opportunity for The Ladlc


Kings Palace, Sl4 Seventh street north
west, will inaugurate the great clearing
sale on account of rebuilding.
Owing to the great increase in our al
ready extensive business and the desire OF
adding new lines, such as dry goods, no.
tions, ladies' and gentlemen's furnishing
goods, we have been compelled for want Of
more space to lease the adjoining building
now occupied by the Fair, which we antici-
pate occupying by January, or at the latest
February. To combine the two stores into
one requires extensive improvements, and
to make room for the builder we are com
PEELED to close out our entire stock, CON
sisiing Of one of the most stylish and fash
ionable lines of millinery, ladies', misses
and children's cloaks, cOrsets, kid gloves
furs, ribbons, velvets, Jerseys and other
articles too numerous to mention.
What is one's loss is another's gain. We
are willing to benefit our thousands of pa
irons at the very height of the season by
disposing of our entire stock at sacrifice.
While they are In need of goods, such a
chance has never been offered before, and
while we are willing to make the sacrifice,
we anticipate all in need OF desirable goods
to embrace this opportunity Now, bear
in mind, every dollars worth Of goods must
be sold before building.
KINGS PALACE,
sl4 1th st. n. W, bet, III and 1 SITS.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09
Buying Sinking FUND Bonds.

Acting under an opinion by the Attorney
General that he has discretionary power in
the matter, Secretary Window has begun
the purchase Of Pacific Railroad sinking
fund bonds and the investment of the pro-
ceeds in first mortgage bonds of the sub
sidized roads. The purchases for the present
will be confined to Government 4 per cents,
of which there are now available about
$4,500,000 The amount of these already
purchased is 500, 900, and the proceeds
were invested in mortgage bonds of the
Union Pacific and Central Pacific roads.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09
Theatrical Notes

A benefit performance for the Washing
ton Society of Theatrical Engineers is to
be given shortly at the National Theatre.
The merit OF the bill to be presented will
prove pleasant surprise to local amuse-
ment lovers.
Sheridan Block, who was seen in Wash
ington for the first time last week in "AIr.
Barnes Of New York; proved himself an
actor of ability and force by his rendition
of Count MusSO.
The Choral Society will present for the
first time in America next Wednesday even
ing at Lincoln Music Hall "Lord Ullin's
Daughter"
The friends of Miss May Waldron,
Stuart Robson's leading lady, who is we'll
known in Washington, will regret to learn
that, owing to illness, she will be unable to
go with the company to Boston. She will
remain in this city for a week to recover
from her indisposition.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09
cnrnrsnlr NJ MAnnIAnr.

W. ~ oilii NHb shNNNiN'i''
Courtsbip is sweet when the nights are
long,
Aud the north wind is blowing fierce and
strong,
And the lamp in the porlor is turned down
low,
And the only light Is the CRATES red glow,
And she is close to your bosom pressed,
And she lays her head with sigh on your
breast,
And you look in the depths OF her loyelit
eyes,
That mirror the blue of the MONDAY skies
And you kiss her lips and her dimpled
chin
But marriage. All that's where the hitch
comes IN.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09
Ills Flesh is Not Soft

and ilabby but hard he is solid little fel-
low and his rapid Improvement is great
surprise TO our friends. / commenced to
use Mellin's food when be was 2 years DID,"
writes mother. If your child is not thrv-
ing he will gain Just as quickly If you use
Melin's Food
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09
Si4 7th st. n. w., bot. Il and 1 sts
suecessful wa.hlnglop nIaders.

The contract for q copper roof for the
customs house at New Orleans has been
awarded TO j. j. Harrington Of this city
at his bid of $33 800, and the contract for
repairing the New Orleans postollice has
been awarded TO Andrew Downey, also of
this city, at S2,S47.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09
AMONG THE WITS
ovrR1.onKEn A rAcr.

81 gave Mr.. Bunker piece of wedding
cake to dream on. III tellhim whom he is
going to marry.n
"But he is already married"
"I know that but Mr. Bunker IS from
Chicago. ."-Epoch.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09

SOME IloMEWC laughter is being in
dulged IN because the Selectnen of Con-
cord, Mass, were invited to attend the
launching of the gunboat Concord. The
invitation is supposed to indicate lack of
historical knowledge. The three new gun
bOats-the Yorktown, the Concord and the
Bennington-wercn named in commemora-
tion of three battles of the Revolution. But
the battle Of Concord was fought at Con
cord, N. H., and the invitation of the
Massachusetts, men is entirely owing to a
luaicrOus mistake.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09
New York Immirration CommIssIoners

Secretary Window said yesterday that the
selection of Federal Commissioner of I'm
migration at the port of New York has not
yet been made, and that no announcement
on that subject will be made as yet.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09
NOT ADMISSIBLE.

Caller with manuscript)---I have here an
article entitled Deeds Of Englands No.
bility," which l.
Editor (mstioning him to the door)-Sir,
this is a family newspaper, How dare you?
--ChjcG0O Lyre.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09
rLArrrREp TO pNorIyE.

"Why did you say to that blind man,
Here's dime for you,' and then give him
q centy'i
81 wanted to cheer him up."-Ncw York
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09
A CA r ID
FROM
MR.. T. E. ROESSLE.
PROPRIETOR or
The Arlington.

Ny DEAR DIR. LIcHTHlLL:
1t gives me great pleasure to state
that you effected remarkable cure of
deafness and discharge from the ears in
the case of my cousin, Marcus c.
Roessle, and that the cure has proved as
permanent as it was radical. l feel sure
that without your skillful aid my cousin
would have been q deaf man all his
life. Knowing of other cases in which
you have been equally successful, I
cheerfully give you leave to refer to me
at any time, and hope that your prac-
tice in Washington will prove distin-
guished success.
Yours, truly, T. j., RoEssLE.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09

EUGENE FIELD, writing from London to
the Chicago Ncws, remarks upon the diff
Guilty of understanding how Mr.. Gladstone,
who was born in Liverpool, was educated
at Elton and Oxford, aud who now lives in
Wales, can boast of being a Scotchman.
OF course, strictly and technically, Mr..
Gladstone is not Scotchman. What he
doubtless boasts of is his Scotch ancestry,
his grandfather having been a lifelong
resident of Scotland, and his father having
been born there.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09
Another Vendetta.

from he 81. PaM Pioneer Press.
Does the shooting Of Taulbee by Kincaid
lay the foundation for another Kentucky
vendetta? If so, Heaven help Kentucky.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09
WHY 1T WAS QUIET.

"The shopping district seems unusually
quiet "
"Yes. You know the hustle has gone
out. .n-Nc,C York San.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09

The NOSE is prominent feature, aud the
most prominent and often permanent
trouble that assNlls IL is eatarrh, unless, OF
course, Old saul's Catarrh Cure is used.
Price only 25 cents.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09
ROOM AT TIE TOP.

"There is room at the top' it will not be
denied;
We believe that the phrase fits exceed
ingly well
The state of affairs when we hear 1t ap-
piled
To the ballroom attire Of the modern
belle.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09
FOREsIouT vs.. uINDsIGuT.

Dreamer--W What do you think of "Look-
ing Backward2n
Practical Mani think it will pay better
TO look straight ahead. Chicago Tribune.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09
Doston Symphony Orchestra

TINS organization, conducted by It's ac-
complishcd and justly-famed leader, Mr..
Arthur Nikisch, will give its third concert
on Friday evening of next week, March 81,
at Lincoln Music Hall. The soloist will be
especially noted for its presentation of
that sublimest of all symphonies,
Beethoven's Fifth. The sale of tickets will
begin next Friday at Ellis.
BurlesGue and Speciality at the Globe.
Ella Fay's Buresque Combination and
Edward Girard's Congress of Speciality
Stars will occcpy the boards at the Globe
this week. In addition to an original olio,
they will produce the new burlesque, "a
Polished Bandt.n Usual matinees.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09

A RECENT DECISION Of the United States
Supreme COURTS to the effect that railroad
corporations and other employers are ex-
empS from liability for injuries sustained
by one employe through the negligence Of
another. When passenger is killed or in
iured on a railroad the company is liable if
NEGLIGENCE be proved. But if the engineer
or fireman or any other employe is killed or
injured through the negligence of fellow
servant no damages can be recovered.
There is in this discrimination neither sense
nor justice, and the laws both Of the States
and the United States should be so amended
as to put an end to it.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09
EDUCATIONAL.

HSuE BERLITZ SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES,
s23 18th st. n. W.
$40 a term. Trial lessons free. Send for
circular.
Branches in New York, Boston. Brooklyn,
Chicago, Philadelphia, louisville, Paris
France; Berlin and Dresden, Germany.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09
A DOMESTIC PARADOX.

"Did you ever notice one thing about
green bands.n
"What ?''
"They have such awfully red hands,
Hdpcr'S Bdear.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09

Architects, Bookkeepers
and others who stand al
desks or counters:
We have made up an ex-
cellent line of office aprons,
a neat little shield or apron
which covers the lower part
of the vest and upper por-
ton Of the trousers, pro-
te citing them from the con-
slant rubbing and wear to
which they are daily sub
jected. Made from all-wool
cloth in dark, attractive eff
fects and finished with pat
ent clasp attachment no
pins necessary-for keeping
it in place. 25c. each.
Mems Department. 1913 F-street entrance
Satteens--It is probable
that a smaller quantity of
Sateens will be used this
season.
Yet it is a fact that the
styles and designs are in
finitely superior to those
previously shown, Never
before have we displayed
such a fashionable variety Of
new colorings and original
designs. 55c and soc yard,
We also offer 5000 yards
OF French Sateens, in last
years styles, in attractive
stripes and figured effects.
Only nc yard.
Second floor
Scotch Ginghams--We in
vite particular attention to
our immense stock of 25c
Wide Scotch Ginghams.
More than 200 choice pat
terms in stripes, checks and
plaids. New and attractive
spring and summer color
ings. Equal to last seasons s
35c Ginghams. a5c per
yard.
Second noor.)
Domestic Dress Goods
We yet have an attractive
line Of All-wool Suitings, al
37Ic per yard.
Second noor.)
Another New Wash Fab
ic--Florentine Cloth, in a
variety of choice Cashmere
colors. I5c a yard,
Second hoor.l
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09
Lyrics of the Yankee Athens.

from Tie Bost0a Courier.
his AVERAGE GOOD.
Loye's blind during courtship, and thus he
should be
In marriage, and quarrels would cease,
For after the homeymoon's past he can see
a great deal too much for his peace.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09
A NoCTURNE

The man is deemed unfortunate
Who in the winter wild
Must walk the floor at night TO hush
A child.
But greater misery knows he
Who, just as he begins
To dream, must rise ana do the same
With twins.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09
nHE NORWOOD INSTITUTE.

ETtract from priudts letter:
"In reply to your request for my advice as
to good school for your daughter, / can
With -, confidence recommend Mr.; ~ aSd MIS-
D. G. The standard Of scholarship there Is
high, the instruction thorough and the infiu'
ences good. L. Q. G. LAMAR,
Justice U. 8. Supreme Court"
The school opens Sept. 80. au2Sd&stf
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09
The UOoth- iesIka Enparement

1esterday closed The SUCCESSFUL Baltimore
engagement Of the Booth-Modjeska COM
bination at Albaugh's Theatre with special
Washington day. The excursion trains on
both the Baltimore and Ohio and Pennsyl-
vania railroads were filled to their utmost
capacity, and all the passengers were loud
in their praise of the manner in which their
comfort was looked after on each road.
Much of the success of these excursions
was due to the exertions OF Mr.. Harry c.
Fisk, who is Mr.. Albaugh's right hand man
in this citv
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09

The DIssENsIoNs IN the Hungarian Cab
met over the naturalization of Kossuth
have ended in the resignation Of the
Premier. Tisza hard blow at Hungary.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09

THE STATE OF MAINE has not done its
usual ice business this season, but it has
somewhat made up for it in the immense
take Of fur-hearing animals of which the
following is a showing
Muskrats, 22,oOO, at 16 cents; $500 skunks,
30 cents; $500 mink, S1.l5; 900 coon, 60 cents;
3,sb0 foxes, Sl.4O; 5sOsables, 81; SO bears, sl2
u fishers, 81; 96 offers, Ss 176 lynx, 81; B
silver foxes, $50; 0 cross foxes, S.; $50 house
cats, 10 cents, and 20 wildcats, 20 cents.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09

THE NorE SHAVER takes a great deal of iu-
terest in his business POST.
Yes, and he is a capital fellow, too.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09

THE COMMISSIONER OF PATENTS has re-
fused to issue letters patent for an air-ship.
Evidently he doesn't believe in granting
patents ON inventions that are in the air.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09
CnI.Ar MONEY

Tie country has by this time settled
down to the consideration of the propo-
silion of the silver men TO the effect
that tie Government should be com
PEELED to buy their output at the rate Of
four or five million dollars worth a
month and issue in return certificates
Of that value which should circulate as
legal tender and general currency.
Hardly had opportunity for this con
sidcfation been afforded when the
Farmers Alliance of America came for
ward with its scheme for the purchase
by the Government of all products of
the soil, their storage in proper county
receptacles and the issue by the Treas
ury in currency Of eighty five per cent
of their value.
Later still came Senator Stanford
who not only proposes the unlimited
coinage of silver, but also law by
which the Federal Government shall
loan money on real estate at one or two
per cent.
But, latest and best, comes Mr.. Liv.
ingstone, president of the Farmers
Alliance of Georgia, with a plan that
the Government shall advance money
TO farmers con growing crops in the
field TO the extent of eighty per cent.
of their estimated value" This last
proposition seems to cap the climax.
IT would make the United States Gov.
ernment not only a universal pur-
chaser, but universal money. lender
and insurance agent.
AS fact, the general ideas enter.
tanned in regard to money and currency
are Of the crudest description. But
how are good financial ideas to prevail
while tariffs discriminate against the
few for the benefit of the rich, while a
seventy-three cent dollar is made
equivalent, apparently, to dollar of a
hundred cents value, and while the
Supreme Court decides that Congress
can at any Time make anything legal
tender.
A great deal Of the Threatened folly
in regard to currency aud money mat
tcro would be ayerted by larger knowl-
edge. Ii is TO be hoped that Congress
men will take pains to inform them
selves before the matter goes further.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09

WHEN THE GovERNoR of Iowa runs for
office things are reversed, as it were. In
stead of the candidates being out with the
boys, It is the voters who are out with the
Boies, In the vernacuIar of New York,
ttSna ~
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09

PRESIDENT HARRISON has completed the
first year Of MA term. And what a remark
able year ii has been
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09

THE PAN-AMERIcAN CONGRESS owes a
vote Of thanks to Mr.. Pierra. lie has, in
the language of the Worcestershire sauce
label, added ia peculiar zest and piquancy'
to sessions that but for him would have
been very tame indeed
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09
MeELROY'S ART STORE,
1908 PennsS Ivania Ave. " w.
Specia Attractions.
Special Inducements.
20 Per Cent.
CoMMIssIoNnn or nEEps.

n 8. BUNDY, coMR OF DEEDS FOR ALL
~. States aud Territories, ASS La. ave-, opp.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09

THE IDEA THAT three Cabinet officers are
better fitted to select postoilice site for
this city than thirteen Congressman is alb
surd. To have adopted that plan would
have postponed the determination of the
site problem for few years more. The
committee chose an excellent, central site
and the. House acted wisely in promptly
ratifying it.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09
Second noor.)

Domestic Dress Goods--
We yet have an attractive
line Of All-wool Suitings, at
size per yard.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09

WE ARE INFORMED by telegraph that
Blelsa, a Spanish pedestrian, will to-day
run against a horse That is better, per-
haps, than to have the horse run against
him. But it's queer thing to do, all the
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09
Second noor,)

Another New Wash Fab
ric- -Florentine Cloth, in a
variety of choice Cashmere
colors. I5c a yard.
Second loOr
The Washington critic., 1890-03-09
rhe Howarh nnrIesquers.

The Howard Big Burlesque Company
win make their bow to Washington andi-
ence at Kcrnan's to morrow evening. The
company is one of the best of its kind on
the road this season. aud comprises such
well-known vaudeville stars as Agnes
Evans, May Howard, Kittie Wells, Lottie
Forbes, Clara st. Mour, Sam Collins,
Edwin Ball, Mile. Zoe, James Harrigan
and Bryant and Holmes. The company
have been winning golden opinions from
the New York public, and their weeks
stay in Washington should result in series
of packed houses.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-15
Commerce in Wives.

The Leyaut Herald states that in Upper
Hoiduk. iu Silosia, "a workman sold his wife
for a term OF two years TO an acquaintance
for a shilling. The wife lived with her new
partner in harmony, until one day the law
iul husband, thinking he had surrendered
her too cheaply. called upon the man and
demanded further sum Of fifteen shillngs.
The lady, he said, had Il set OF beautiful
teeth. lie had forgotten that, and he con-
.idcred fifteen shillngs "a small sum under
the circumstances. The "man i'm posses
sion" demurred, and the husband sought
the aid of the law. The authorities. it APP
pears. pronounced that as he had contract
ed himself out Of his legal rights for two
years, and for { smiling. he was not enti-
tied to any further amount.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-15

Fourteen violent patients escaped from
the Bicetre mad.hOuse, in France, and
rushed out into the yard. where they began
demOlishing windows and doing other
damage to the building. They were armed
with razOrs and other weapons, and several
of the officials were badly injured 10y them.
Troops were sent for, but this excited the
lunatics 10 such degree that it was not
deemed advisable for the soldiers TO act, and
finally fire engine was brought into use
and streams OF water turned upon them. In
this way they were quickly subdued and re-
turned To- their quarters.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-15

\ number of Cambridge admirers Of Mr..
II. NJ. Stanley have subscribed for gown
for presentation TO the gallant explorer on
the occasion Ofthe cOnierment Of the honor
AIRY degree Of LID. on Junel0. The proposed
giit is almost unprecedented at Cambridge,
where usually the recipient Of the degree
has the privilege Of not only buying his own
robes. out also Of paving considerable fee
10 the university that c0niers the degree, rs
well as 10 the college that has the honor of
receiving him rs one of its members.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-15

The Queen has now completed her lat
wear. an age which has been exceeded 10y
three only Of her predecessors on the throne
viz. George H.. =, years; George Ill. ~
wears: and William ~, - years. ON June
30. Her Majesty will have reigned over the
nited Kingdom for ifiy-three years, a
period of time which has been exceeded by
Two only Of the British monarchs- Henry
Ill. whose reign lasted for iiitV-siN years.
and George H., whose reign extended 10
nearly sixty years.