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The Washington critic., 1890-05-05
The Champion CornetIst of enc world,

Miss Bessie Gilbert can be heard on the
monograph at Humphreys Wine Parlors, AIS
Thirteenth street northwest. 1t Is the most
heard. The Washburn Sisters duets, sung
by them on the phonograph. sound as nat.
ural as the human voice itself II is the most
wonderful reproduction ever heard on a
phonograph, and can only be heard at the
above place.
Frank Depro's new song, "Im Conductor
on the seventh Street Cable Car"
The Washington critic., 1890-05-05
Good Templar Election.

Clements Lodge, l. o. G., T., has
elected the following officers; r. A.
Dinsmore. chief templar; Mrs. w. A.
Hebard, vice templar, Mrs. Julia
Hodges, superintendent j. T.; L. J.
Yeager, recording secretary; w. A..
Hebard, financial secretary; Mrs. J. B.
Mahoney, treasurer; Mrs. Zurhost,
chaplain; Mr.. Pierce, marshal; Mrs,
DIR. Neil, guard; Mrs. Clark, sentinel
The Washington critic., 1890-05-05
Another Old citizen Gone.

One of the oldest residents of George.
town, Mr.. Francis A. Fenwick, died
yesterday at his sons residence, No. 302
Eleventh street southwest. Deceased
was native of West Washington. and
was In his 18th year. He had been en-.
gagged in horticulture for nearly fifty
years. His funeral will take place to-
morrow morning at 8 o'clock from St..
Dominic's Church, and the interment
will be made at Holyrood Cemetery in
West Washington.
The Washington critic., 1890-05-05
RuddeD's Spring Styles In Furniture,
Carpets, Baby Carriages, etc.

This long ESTABLISHED installment house,
located at $50 and 032 Seventh street north
west, is receiving its full supply of all kinds
OF merchandise that go to make up com
plete outfit for a comfortable residence. His
new stock of Refrigerators, Baby Carriages
and Mating is complete. You can find Just
what you need in this responsible store. at
cash prices on the installment plan, and
make your own terms. Goods delivered on
Irst payment. Give him a call.
The Washington critic., 1890-05-05

This forenoon number of Washing
ton Knights Templar left for Baltimore
TO participate in the centennial celebra.
tion of Maryland Commandery, No. /,
today and tomorrow. The Third
Artillery and National Guard bands ac-
Companied the Knights.
The Washington critic., 1890-05-05
w. II. HouGhton a. CO.'S Extra Bar
gains and Inducements

This prominent and well-known firm at
1918 and 1870 street northwest, will open
to-day their second special sale for only one
week. Their object will be to give you the
best possible bargains in fine furniture. This
great bargain sale Is strictly for cash. They
are displaying an immense stock in all the
ing in price from 20 TO I5c. Their Reed and
Rattan furniture must be seen and examined
70 be duly appreciated. A large assortm ent
CT baby carriages, sold on the installment
plan, small cash payment balance weekly.
see their $40 carriagcs-they are perfect
beauties
The Washington critic., 1890-05-05
New Postal station.

A station of the Washington Post
office, with money order and registra.
tion facilities, will be established May
10 at the southwest corner of Fourteenth
and Stoughton streets northwest, to be
known as Station p.
The Washington critic., 1890-05-05
He Is Known Here.

Colonel James Harper who recently
horsewhipped Colonel Davis in Georgia
and who has been challenged to fight a
duel by the latter, resided in Washing
ton for many years, and for while was
in the proof room of the Government
Printing Office.
The Washington critic., 1890-05-05
howard UnIversItv AIumn,

Under the auspices of the Howard
University Alumni Association George
w. Cable will deliver a lecture at the
First Congregational Church on the 10th
instant. The association have decided
TO give an annual dinner at an early day.
The Washington critic., 1890-05-05
To Meet this Afternoon.

AT 4;30 o'clock this afternoon an ad.
journed meeting of the Sons of the
American Revolution will be held at
the Arlington Hotel. Admiral Porter
will occupy the chair and an opportu-
nifty TO join will be given those who
want to become charter members.
The Washington critic., 1890-05-05
Spring Lamb.

For spring lamb and Washington dressed
beef go to J. r. Kelly, Ninth street wing,
Centre Market, and N. l., Market, Fifth and
streets
The Washington critic., 1890-05-05
The National Safe Deposit Company,
Cor. 18th st. and N Y. Avenue.

Storage for Sllverware, Jewelry, Laces,
Fine Goods and valuables OF all kinds.
Charges moderate. Safes for rent from s. TO
500 per annum.
The Washington critic., 1890-05-05
Amusement Printing

Tickets, Programmes, Journals, Coupor
Tickets Consecutively Numbered, Dodger;
and Hangers.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-23

A misfit coat evokes a curse
Sometimes, the tailor knows:
But a Inisfit marriage is a worse
Misfit than misfit clothes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-23

Works. The two ten-dollar bills were there
fore delivered in the envelope to Director
Wagner. No sooner had he opened tine
letter than his bosom. his virtuous bosom
began to swell. Here was some hireling of
the press, who wished TO buy the Director
of Public Works for twenty dollarsl Think
of it, A public mat of such terrific i'm
portance as the Director of Philadelphia
Public Works, for twenty dollarsl Mr..
Wagner thought of it. He thought it was
dirt cheap. But the opportunity it afforded
him 10 exploit his honesty seemed CHEAP
also. He seized 1.-THE opportunity, not
the twenty dollars-and sent the money in
the original envelope to the Mayor request
ing him to institute an investigation imme-
diately.
The editor of the North american was
informed by the Mayor of what had oc-
CURED. and he. the editor, assisted Director
Wagner in publishing his purity and scorn
of twenty dollar bribes to the world, by
printing the official correspondence in full.
The editor expresses his belief also that Mr..
Wagner could not be bought for thirty
dollars, let alone twenty, and concludes by
requesting Mr.. Wagner to forward the
money to his namesake, the tailor.
We are afraid that Mr.. Bigelow, the head
of Pittsburg's Department of Public Works
must be content to rest his claims for honor
upon such things as the satisfactory report
which he has just made. There may
be tailors named Bigelow in this city, al
though we do not know them, but if any
letters intended for them reach the office of
Public Works it is probable that they will
be re-directed without fireworks or footing
of one-cent trumpets. 1t is the lot of some
men to win a reputation for honesty without
resort to circus advertising
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-23
THE NEW PIPE LINE PROJECT.

The project of new and independent
pipe line from the petroleum fields TO the
seaboard is revived with so much vigor as
to indicate the possibility of Its early mate
realization. There is no doubt of the legiti-
macy and usefulness of the enterprise.
Even when the Independent line only came
to Pittsburg the competition which it
brought in the purchase of crude petroleum
produced a premium of Is to 20 cents per
barrel. A line reaching to the seaboard
will increase the benefit very greatly.
But, as the project wisely includes the
building of independent refneries, it would
be good policy for the independent organi-
zation to consider an improvement on the
present methods that would give them
material advantage over the Standard. The
project, as discussed, located the refneries
at the seaboard end of the new pipe line;
but q material economy might be effected by
locating them at this end and pumping to
the seaboard a uniform grade of export OIL
The average of crude oil required to make
barrel of refined is one and three-tenth
barrels; but of the refined product only a
the higher quality used in domestic
consumption. The proportion of export
oil varies in accordance with the grade of the
petroleum. The lower the proportion, the
greater the economy of the plan proposed;
but supposing it to be as high as 60 per cent,
the volume to be moved through the pipes,
would be half of that If the crude were
piped. In other words if the plan contem-
plates the moving of 5000, 900 barrels annu-
ally of crude, it can accomplish the same,
or even better, results by moving 1,5O0, 600
barrels Of refined for export. 1t costs far
less both for investment and running ex-
penses to pipe 1.5OO, 900 barrels than 3OOO,-
600; and the saving would give the indie
pendent interests material advantage in
competition with the Staddard
Western Pennsylvania is the natural
point for refining petroleum; and the plan
which keeps the refners near to the produc-
ing districts with great economy in trans
portation will be the surest to afford perma-
ment relief from the yoke of the Standard.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-23
FETHERED BY THE WISH.

Discussion in the press, as to the various
sites proposed for the Central Carnegie Lii
brary building, is very useful 1t is the
surest way of arriving at an intelligent de-
cision on that very vital part of the enter
prise. But representations that any site
has been decided upon either by Mr..
Carnegie or a majority of the Board of
Trustees, may be set down as produced by
the active imaginations of the supporters Of
that site. Mr.. Carnegie has shown char
acteristic and catholic appreciation of the
merits of all the various sites suggested;
but the one positive expression that he has
made is D lat the site must be chosen by the
Board, after full investigation and discus
sion. That body has done no more than
refer the subject to the Executive Committee
for Investigations with the result of its in
vestigations to be discussed and acted upon
by the full Board. Until the question has
been fully discussed by the light of investi-
cation, it is safe to set down every report
that any particular site is selected, as a case
where the wish is father to the thought
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-23
PEOPLE OF PROMINENCE.

SPEAKER REED will, it is said, soon inaugur-
ate his Presidential candidacy.
POSTMASTER GENERAL WANAMAKER is
said to look worried and weary.
The Hon. J. D. c. Atkins declines TO become
a candidate for Governor of Tennessee.
MAYOR FITLER of Philadelphia, would like
to succeed ex-senator Palmer as Minister to
Spain.
Mr.. ANDREW CARNEGIE has forwarded
fl. 900 toward the building fund of the Aber-
deem Free Library.
The Rev. DR.. c. F. Thwing declines tie
Presidency of the University of Kansas, to
which he was recently elected.
ANNOUNCEMENT is made of the wedding
engagement of General Rosecrans' daughter
to Governor Toole, of Montana.
Mr.. GEORGE A. PILLsBURY, of Minneapo-
lis. has given $50, 900 in his wite's name for
new building for the Concord IN. H. Hospital.
SIMON YANDEs, of Indiana, has just given
$50 900 to Wabash College, making a total of
$780, 900 that he has given to that institution of
learning.
1T is evident tnat the British Government
has no fear of an outbreak in Ireland. Lord
Wolseley is to be appointed to the command Of
the forces there.
JOHN RUSSELL YOUNG left Nice few days
ago for q cruise of two or three months, as
James Gordon Benefits guest. aboard the lat
ter's yacht Namouna.
GENERAL HAwLEY's view of the surplus is
a striking one. He thinks that it will be S73-
OOO, 900 below par if all the appropriations that
are looked for go through.
THE Italian Chamber Of Deputies has de-
cidcd, on motion of Premier Crispi. to erect
State monument to Mazzini in Rome. King
Humbert, it is saIdr will contribute 100000
E A. ABBEY, the artist, who is soon to
marry Miss Gertrude Mead, of New York City,
is to receive $40 600 from the Harpers for illus
trating the entire series of Shakespearian
plays. Mr.. Abbey will reside in London after
his marriage.
BARON EDWARD DE RoTHscHILD, who is
touring the principal cities of this country,
stipulates with the hotel clerk, when engaging
a suite of rooms, that his name shall be kept
off the register, and that the reporters shall
not be told of his presence.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-23
BRAZIL,s GOVERNMENT.

The latest news from Brazil does not at
all weaken the position of The DISPATCH.
at the time the recognition of that Govern
ment was under discussion, that while the
new Government must be recognized de
Jacto, it would be well to let it demonstrate
the existence of constitutional republic be-
fore indorsing it as such. There does not
seem to be any evasion in the reports of the
fact that the present Governments military
dictatorship, the only question being as to
whether the Government will revoke the de-
cree for a constituent assembly and keep
itself in power indefinitely. The latest out
burst of frankness in the dispatches also dis
closes that a military tribunal has been es-
tablished for the past three months "for the
trial of persons accused of political crimes"
1t is to be hoped that the new Government
will make haste to remedy this. A country
ruled by a military junto" and trying
whatever the junto chooses to consider
political offenses in military court, pre-
sents brand of political liberty which is
deservedly unpopular.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-23
DEATHS OF A DAY.
Capt, Brice x. Blair.

Captain Brice x. Blair. of Huntingdon, Pa,
died of heart disease Friday, March 21, 1890. He
was born September 20, 1920. at Shade Gap,
Huntingdon county, Pa. His parents were John
Blair and Jean Cree. He was married to Amanda
Weisting October IA. 1871; enlisted in the volun-
teer service of the army in 1S62, and was conf mis-
stoned captain of Company ''L'' One Hundred
and Forty-ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers, by
Governor A. g. Curtin, August.3c, 1852; served in
the Army of the Potomac in numerous engage
ments; took part in the forced march to Gettys-
burg and under Reynolds on the first day of the
battle was severely wounded in the LEFT arm; dur
ing the second and third days OF July was priso-
ner at the Seminary without any surgical atten-
ton; the week following his arm was amputated
by Surgeon Hunter. of Kentucky. and, after a
very protracted period of suffering. recovered.
The amputation was of a kind that but one in a
hundred survive. His wife died October 6, 1876,
leaving two children j. &. Blair, of Hunting
don, Pa. and Cora b. jacket, of Hollidaysburg,
Pa, who has since died.
The death of Captain Blair, the youngest of
four brothers. viz, Alexander David, John and
Brice ", leaves but one of the brothers still iv
ing, w.. John, of Blair's Mills, Huntington
county Pa. The grandfather of the brothers was
Alexander Blair, Sr., who came from Gum ber-
land Valley to the upper end of Shade Valley in
1853. They were driven from their homestead
many times by the Indians, but retained 1t as
originally settled upon.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-23
cH1cAeo's PLANS AND PROSPECTS.

Our special correspondence from Chlcag o,
which is the first of series that will ap-
pear in The DISPATCH concerning the
progress of the World Fair, states that pub
lie discussion there is concerning the site,
opinion being divided between the lake
front and one of the parks. The imprac-
tieability of obtaining sufficient room on the
former site, would seem to be conclusive in
favor of the latter, although our Chicago
friends have not vet reached that conclusion.
1t is also stated that Nj. Medill's effort to
strike Congress for larger appropriation
did not represent the majority of the Chicago
people, who are ready to stick to the original
understanding that th4 city which gets the
profits of the fair shall put up the money.
This is satisfactory attitude and it will
doubtless induce the rest of the country to
agree in the opinion which seems to be gain
ing ground in 81 ir, . that the holding of
the Exposition should be postponed till
1898. The New York Sun, which takes a
creditable stand in recognizing, after the To-
cation is decided, that the reputation OF the
whole country is at stake in this enterprise,
gives some very cogent arguments to that
effect 1t points out that the event which it
celebrates, namely. the discovery of the new
continent by Columbus, did not take place
till October u, 1892. To commence the cele-
bration of that even! six months before the
actual date, would be little more reasonable
than to dedicate the en- ,tprise on the date
and hold the fair six months thereafter.
The decision must he in fav r of the latter
course when the extra year means the differ
ence between success and failure. Had the
matter been decided at once upon the meet
ing of Congress, it might have been possible
to get ready by April 80, 1892. But with
four months wasted before the House has
disposed of the matter, it is plain that Con-
gressional dawdling will make creditable
fair impossible before the same date in 1898.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-23
NOT LIKELY TO BE DANGEROUS.

The rapid rise of the rivers yesterday
raised some apprehensions that the flood of
1884 might be repeated. But such fears are
ill-fouuded, and were not entertained to any
extent among those who are well acquainted
with the rivers.
The great food of February, 1884, was
produced by an extraordinary conjunction
of conditions. A snow storm of remarkable
duration had covered the country to an e1-
ceptional depth. Upon this warm rain
storm came down, not only melting the
deep snow, but adding its precipitation to
the waters which ran off through the rivers
The result was the highest water on record
at Pittsburg. The present flood is due to
similar causes on a greatly reduced scale.
Instead of several feet OF snow there was
barely foot, and in place of several days
rain there has been but one
The snow, thaw and rain of the past week
will doubtless produce very high rivers; but
they are not likely to reach, much less pass,
the danger line of % feet.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-23
CURRGNT TIMELY TOPICS.

THERE is considerable kicking going on over
the fact that the automatic pump in the Allegheny
Parks is in working order but about one day out
of the seven. Many of its would-be customers
facetiously remark that the sucker is on the
wrong end.
TELEGRAPHIc dispatches are slightly mixed
on the number of ducks shot by President Harri-
son during his last cunning expedition. Farmers
were notified he was coming, and to avoid any
misunderstanding, they drove their pigs into the
cellars, and thus saved their lives.
INDIANAPoLIs seems to be the storm center
of hurrors for the past week. Democratic editors
will please make note OF this fact.
JAKE KILRAIN will commence serving his
two months sentence tomorrow, or at least the
dispatches say he will 1t depends good deal on
circumstances. If Jake is broke and the hunting
and fishing not good, he will probably be will
ing to be locked up for a day, but If he Ii flying
high and don't feel SO inclined, he will be found
with his pals at the pleasure resorts.
OHIoANs have had the grip. endured the
agonies Of a fierce campaign, suffered from too
much water, read of the bailOt-bOx forgeries and
are now compelled TO face the fact that the prin-
cpal kctor in that great plot is TO pose as freak
in the dime museums. Ohio is certainly great
State and she has some great people-who should
be in prison.
A CHICAGO saloon keeper says he can bribe
from I'VE to ten of his customers TO swear him
clear of any charge made by the police and it
won't cost him over two beers per man. Consid-
ering the fact that two ''schooners'' in Chicago
cost but S cents, the price is not an extravagant
one.
Now THAT the Senate has disposed Of the
Blair bill 1t is to be hoped that it will resolve to
do some work-or adjourn.
BEES are to be the principal trimming for
English spring bonnets- This style Of bonnet has
been in vogue In the United States as far back as
the oldest inhaoitant can remember. Blaine, Al
ger, Hill and several other leaders Of society stl
wear them.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-23
HONEST, BY PROCLAMATION.

Philadelphia is congratulating herself
upon possessing civic official of stern
integrity. Louis Wagner, Director of
Public Works, is the wonderful man, and
for the discovery of his integrity, our es-
teemed cotemporary the North american is
indirectly and unintentionally responsible.
1t is very interesting story all through.
A member of the North american staff
recently took it into his head to send his
tailor something on account. He sent two
ten-dollar bills in an envelope addressed to
Louis Wagner, the tailor in question. This
in itself was somewhat remarkable; tailors
are so seldom paid. But the Philadelphia
postofice could not tolerate the idea tha
there could be more than one Louis Wagner,
the great Wagner, Director of Public
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-23
SIR JOSEPH VS.. MCALLA.

The evidence, before the court of inquiry
into the discipline of the United States ves-
sci Enterprise, leaves no doubt that the
policy adopted on that fighting machine was
decidedly the reverse of that upheld by Sir
Joseph Porter, K. C.. B. That naval mag
nate besides placing his captain under arrest
for the use of the large-sized D, expressed
his opinion as to the tone that should pre-
vail on board of war-ship to the effect that
81 hold that on the seas
The expression If you please,'
particularly pleasant tone implants."
Possibly the Porterian ethics of the cour-
tesy which a naval officer should show to
his crew is slightly impractlcable; but an
attempt at its realization would be more
likely to produce good results than the
McCalla method. The latter specimen of
American naval progress may or may not
be upholding the honor of the flag by his in
dustry in forcing himself into the society of
the aristocracy and royalty of Europe; butit
does not appear that the spare moments which
he devoted to the discipline of his ship were
applied to the best advantage. 1t may not
appeal to the nautical sense of duty to pref
ace every command to sailor with "the
expression, if you please" but we can hardly
perceive how it is likely to inspire cheerful
ness or loyalty into our naval heroes to
swear at them for not cleaning out boats in
no time at all, to hammer them over the
heads with Delaying pins, or to cut them
down with sabers. The sentiments of cour-
age, cheerfulness, readiness for duty, or affec-
tion and reliance upon superiors, do not seem
to have been successfully cultivated by the
McCalla method, whatever the result of Sir
JoSeph's idea might be.
Possibly, our naval officer might be sue.
cesslul diplomatist as the function of the
American variety appears to be to establish
social relations with the foreign nobility.
But if Captain McCalla is given command
of another vessel. be should be instructed to
try Sir Joseph Porter's method. 1t might
improve the discipline of his ship. and could
not make it worse.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-03-23
Didn't Mention the Mortsnge.

q s he laid down his two pair, Jim saiG: Now
you have the whole outfit and as complete
a one for an evening paper as there is in the
West"
But what will do with it?' said the Mayor.
81 don't know how to run paper"
Hire me to run it for you."
Il suppose have got to-" said the Mayor
And, so, thereafter Jim drew a salary of $50
week and lived IN a state Of afHuence that for
many moons he had been a stranger to. The
Mayor had to pour into the concern slOO OF MS
wealth every week to make the receipts and ex-
penses balance. He was about getting tired of
this at the end of the year. when the mortgage
which was held by the house in st. Louis was
foreclosed. That was the first the Mayor had
ever heard of the mortgage. "Holy smoker
said he to Scott. rs there mortgage"
why. course there is. Did you ever know
country newspaper office without one?
Thought you knew that, or 1 would have men
toned it when we played the little game year
ago. I am poor hand at poker. but know
enough about newspaper business to get out
from under and be an employe when it doesn't
pay to be a boss"
Being afraid that this story would suggest a
game of poker. at which / might be suggested
to take hand, 1left. J. ARMOY KNOX.