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The Washington critic., 1890-02-24
ST. MARTINS LANE.
st. Martins Lane winds up the hill
And trends devious way;

st. Martins Lane winds up the hill
And trends devious way;
! walk therein amid the din
or busy London day
/ walk where wealth and squalor meet,
And think upon time
When others trod this sanity sod
And heard st. Martins chime.
But when those solemn bells invoke
The midnight's slumbrous grace,
The ghosts OF men come back again
To haunt that curious place;
The ghosts of sages, poets, wits
Come back in goodly train,
And all night long with mirth and song
They walk st. Martins Lane.
There's Jerrold paired with Thackeray--
Maginn and Thomas Moore,
And here and there and everywhere
Fraserians by the score;
And one wee ghost that climbs the hill
Is welcomed with a shout
No king could be revered as he,
The padre, Father Proutl
They banter up and down the street
And clamor at the door
OF yonder inn, which once has been
The scene of mirth galore;
llb now IL lOntly, HuhlJ bHtllt
Deserted, like to fall;
And echo mocks their ghostly knocks
And iterates their call.
Come back, thou ghost of ruddy host
From PlutO's misty shore
Renew tonight the keen delight
OF by-gone years once more;
Brew for this merry, motley horde,
And serve the steaming cheer,
And grant that | may lurk hard by
To see the mirth, and hear.
All mel dream what things may seem
To Others childish vain,
And yet at night tits my delight
To walk St, Martins Lane:
For, in the light of other days,
| walk with those love,
And, all the time, st. Martins chime
Makes piteous moan above.
Eugene Fieid.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-24

THAT A private fortune is public purse
and that socialism is something more than
a dream Of the masses has been practically
demonstrated by the will of the late NJ.
Chauteloup of Montreal, the owner of a
large brass foundry. His entire fortune of
half a million is distributed among his 500
workmep, and the works are to be carried
on as before under the direction of his
foreman
The Washington critic., 1890-02-24

WHAT a singular condition of things
is disclosed in the fact that, by reason
of the complication and inconsistency
of several acts of Congress, the police Of
Washington are rendered powerless to
suppress the lottery business, which is
declared by law to be misdemeauor,
or to bring to deserved punishment
lottery agents, who, in law, are misde-
meanantsl
The Washington critic., 1890-02-24

CoNGREss should have no difficulty in
fixing the law so that lottery agents
would be caught within its tolls. Either
the Police Court should be empowered
TO empanel a jury or the original juris
diction Of the Supreme Court should be
made clear and certain.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-24

A BRITISH SYNDICATE having purchased
the stock-yards of Chicago, the query nat
urally arises: Upon what ground can that
city now claim the Worlds FairP The
spectacle of an American Worlds Fair
environed by an English pig-pen will oc-
casion the Goddess of Liberty to come down
from her perch on the Capitol dome aud
solicit quarters in the crypt.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-24

If THE CHARGES which have been
made against the Civil Service Com.
missioners, and which are now under
investigation, are sustained, these gen
tlemen should certainly be expelled.
THE CRITIC believes in a proper civil
service system, but it does not believe
in letting any guilty man escape.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-24

IT is SAID THAT Mrs. Langtry has re-
covered since Gebhards return to London
and will play RoSdl,nd with beauty unim-
paired and clothes unparalleled. AS nothing
could improve Mrs. Langtry's acting the
affair will be spoken of by the deadhead
critics as an immense success.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-24

EX-CoMMIssIoNER WEBB stated to a
CRITIC reporter that he does not believe
that an adequate assessment law can be got
from Congress. What reason can the ex-
Commissioner give for the lack of faith
which is in himY
The Washington critic., 1890-02-24
DISTRICT LEGISLATION.
Measures Reported Adversely by Sem
atOr Spooner.


atOr spooner.
Senator Faulkner of The Senate Dis
trict of Columbia Committee today
reported favoraby the amendment pro
posed by Senator Blackburn to the
bill to extend the ordinances
of the city of Washington to the rest
of the District of Columbia The
amendment consisted of the insertion
Of the following:
THAT this act shall not be construe
to interfere with the right of tue
Washinlton Jockey Club now chartered
under tie laws of the District to sell pools
at the track of said club at the time of
their meeting not to exceed thirty days "
This Senator also reported adversely
his own bill, which was to extend the
city ordinances to Georgetown, etc.
The bill relating to the selling of
liquor in the District, which has already
been published in The Critic, was re-
ported favorably by Senator Faulkner.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-24

CARDINAL GIBBONS tells the negro that
the solution of the race problem lies In
religion. The Cardinal is right. 1t takes
heap of Christian patience to see another
fellow cast your ballot the other way with
out a protest
The Washington critic., 1890-02-24

Mr.. OBERLY and his civil service bomb
shell did not put in an appearance this
morning. BY the way, who is responsible
for these warlike rumors about the mildest
hammered man that ever voted a straight
ticket.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-24

dear gas company none Of whom ever for
gets TO include The taxes they pay in the
price they charge us for the article tur-
nished. A "GoOD CfTizENN
February 90, 1890
The Washington critic., 1890-02-24

Mr.. WARNER SAYS: Property used
for purposes making necessary the pres
ence and maintenance of police force
cannot, under any correct principle, be
valued for taxation upon the same basis
as the attractive and costly residences
which are ornaments to the CITY," If
Mr.. Warner here means to insinuate
that the rich do not owe as much to
police protection and service as the
poorer classes of the community, he is
entirely incorrect. If anything, they owe
proportionately more. Besides, common
people seldom have policemen detailed
to call guests carriages at their recep-
tions, as is customary at the ornamental
residences of the West End
The Washington critic., 1890-02-24

Mr.. WARNER should remember that
THE CRITIC is striving to secure Just
and honest taxation. 1t is making war
en- no government, no class, no indi-
vidual If the tax discrimination were
in favor of the small landowners the
position of THE CRITIC would be pre-
cisely the same. 1t so happens that as
the case stands the rich and influential,
the large land. holders and Spectators,
furnish the facts upon which THE
Critic bases its plea.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-24

IT IS SAID that the first move of the
English syndicate, after purchasing the
Chicago stock-yards, will be to water
the stock
The Washington critic., 1890-02-24

Wife-Where have you been this evening"
JohnY
Husband--I went over to see Jack Hardy,
who's been laid up for two months In the
house.
Wife-Well, did you see himY
Husband-No; he raised me every time
so high that couldn't stay in.-Judge.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-24

Mr.. WARNER says Do not assume
that our local government is poorly ad
ministered." THE CRITIC has assumed
nothing of the kind. Indeed, it has
not assumed anything. 1t has given
undeniable facts to prove that there is
great deal of unjust taxation in the
District, and that new system is
needed to guarantee justice to the poor
as well as the potential.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-24

THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT is all right; It
is the system of local assessment that is
wrong.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-24

THEY ALL WANT OLD KEN rUCKY." d"
"Um-m.e.n
"a whoosky,"
"Gim'me some of the old stuff
"Conln varnish," "cramp discourager
"A poly,n "a shooter" "best yer got"
"skyIocket,n - sold flag" "snake lie,"
"A little something to warm man
up. III Louisville Times.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-24

TT is HINTED that collusion exists
between thes Government and the
Alaska Commercial Company This
IS probably a most unjust insinuation.
However, it is little singular that this
company. in making its bid of 800, 900
Cor the seal fisheries, accompanied it
with an unofficial offer ''to cover the
highest bid of every other syndicate in
the field" If this is not collusion, it is
an exceedingly peculiar business trans
action for the Government of the United
States to participate in.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-24

Little Edith-Mamma, did you say that
we should all know each other IN Heaven?
Mamma-Yes, my child.
Little Edith-You can play that you're
out, though, can't you mamma, when peo-
pie call that you don't want to see?-Kiags-
ton Freeman.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-24

Mr.. WARNER wanders from the subject
Of the controversy.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-24
POPULAR MEN IN TOWN.

Adiutant- General J. g. Farnsworth of
the New York State militia is at the Arllng-
ton. The General looks little older tnau
he did when last in Washington, but he still
him so well, and his eyes have not lost any
of their old fire.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-24
WITH THE WITS.

Manager-Well, things look very pros
porous. The new piece has made big hit.
Puffer-What makes you think the piece
is a successY
Manageable demand for passes
AmeriCd.
Wife, don't see how q married man
like you can run around after an actress.
Hubby-WAit till / just show you her
photograph. Epoch.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-24

LUCdL HEdIHLR FUHEEdST.
For The District Of Columbia, DciaD ire
and Mdryldnd, threatening wcdther and
ain; slighHy Wdrmeri southeriy lviHis.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-24

Charles L. Davis, the actor and manager,
is at Wizards Mr.. Davis a short, stout
man. as his pictures, which have been scat
tered broadcast throughout the CITY, In
dicaie, and, although his abilities as an
actor are said to be Just shade lower than
Edwin Booths, he is known MS a good fell
low, and probably owns more diamonds
than any other theatrical man in the coun-
try. He wears these diamonds on all oe-
casions, too, and for that reason is a much
gazed. at man.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-24

WASHINGTON, FEBRUARY 81. 1892.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-24

CALIFORNIA; leading female lawyer, Miss
Foltz, is another of the guests at Wilard's.
This is her maiden name. She Is one of the
best speakers in the West, and has fire.
quently stumped her State in the interest
Of certain candidates Her family is re-
marked for its powers Of eloquence; her
brothers are good orators, but none of them
excel her. AS an attorney she is also
great success. She is here to attend a
woman's convention which is to be held at
Wizards this week.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-24

Mr.. r. II. Ryan, who is probably the
richest cotton dealer In the South, arrived
at the Ebbitt House to-day. Besides being
engaged in the cotton business he is also an
extensive owner of real estate, both in this
city and in Charleston, and is very popu-
lar man socially.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-24

The Hon. William Mckinley returned to
the Ebbitt House last night from Fortress
Monroe, where he had gone to nurse bad
attack of the grip. Mr. Mckinley looked
pale when he got into the hotel last night,
but he has almost completely recovered
from his illness, and said he was much bet
ter.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-24

You can order THE CRITIC by postal card.
II will be sent to your address every even
ng for 80 cents.
The Washington critic., 1890-02-24

Hon. $. Beatie, formerly surveyor of the
port of New York and now one of the lead
ing men of Tammany Hall, into which party
he flopped from the County Democracy
after that faction was overwhelmingly de-
fcated at the last election, is at Chamber
Inns. Mr.. Beatie's handsome mustache is
just as pretty as ever, and he is as polite as
he was when he gracefully turned away the
political strikers who were In the habit of
beseiging him in the New York Barge Of
flee.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-01
diamond bracelet and \ decoration Of honor

diamond bracelet and q decoration Of honor.
The Kings monogram is on the ring and
bracelet.
The American swimmer, Davis Dalton.
swan on hs back from Putney 10 London
Bridge recently. He performed the feat with
all his clothes on, wearing high silk hat
and with his hands clasped behind him and
using neither his legs nor his arms. He lost
ground several times through inability to
steer himself and once remained stationary
for several minutes. Nevertheless be did
the distance in eight hours.
Two-year-olds are the horses most sought
for nowadays. They are the most valuable.
simply because they can win more yalua-
hle stakes than any other class Of horses.
This il apparent when IL Is remembered
that the fuiurty j. worth over x5OO0i; the
Junior Champion and Eclipse stakes each
worth $4,000 the Great American
$50, 900. not 10 speak Of The many others
worth i'm the neighbOrhO0d Of $4,000. and
the Mairon stakes Of 1892, which VIII be
worth $4,000. The big money is al on the
2-year-od races. ana il TX becoming more 80
each year. Last year thiriy-bNe 2-yoar-Oids
won $lss So. Of these Chaos won $1,000:
FL Rio Rey. So, 30: -. Carlo. SlSNs: Pro-
lection. sl0 ID; ,ayugu. S22J0J; Ioreo.
81 .Glj: Reclafc, S20.ssj: Desoiec, $1,000;
Gregory. sl5.5Gj; Judge Morrow, Sij.l9o:
Tournament Sij.ji1; Onawny. Sif.30j; CiFN
Service $lf 1853: Mnguate, Si2.3l0; Burling-
ton. Slf9lj; Padishab. sll,HlQ. Outside
the Pennsylvania Railroad depot az Jersey
City snnds a notwithstanding private car,
boaring the following seii-eNplanatory le-
geud: ~. J. Baldwin. horse car santa
Anita. from san Gabriel Valley. Los Au-
geles, Cal" This now well known ear in
which the cracks OF She California turf
made their long journeys East aiI West. ls
fitted mp like % refined palace, and Is com
pies. in all its details. AJAA.
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1.-THE TINES" WILL HELP.

The TINES can modestly take this occa-
sion to thank the public for the very gene
rous recognition it has bestowed upon its
efforts to give the public daily paper de-
voted to the interests of Richmond and the
South, and ready to plead the cause of the
people all over the State. In reviewing the
events Of the past week, the work would be
incomplete il it lacked reference to one fact.
Richmond is appreciatiye, and critical as
well. The TIMES could not have asked
more recognition. than it has received. The
popularity Of the paper became a matter OF
common concern. Praise from veterans
and visitors was showercd upon it, and dis
tiDguished men frois every State IN the
South called in person to pay their cOmpli-
ments. II was impossible to supply the de-
mand for the paper. so much praise was
enough TO humble the paper and it caused
renewed determination on its part to set
out with stronger hand than ever in the eff
fort, by furnishing frst-class newspaper,
TO build up our city and state, to encour-
age enterprise, foster industry, and rebuke
abuses
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as 10 use the instrument of rldiculc In or
der 70 arouse The English 10 activity IN ibis
matter. but So far his efforts have been
practically in vain. While Germany Is
snbsidizing steamship lines between Ger
man and African ports, and sending expo
di,ion after expedition into Africa under tue
guidance Of men of experience ana JudS-
mont. England continues 10 look on supinely,
updisturbcd by the rcmonstrances OF stan
ley. :,
This * not the spirit which has carried
the banner OF English colonization INTO
every quarter Of the globe. This Is not inc
shirt which added India 90 the English en-
pire. In the light If the past. the present
attitude Of England towards the new heid
for colonization In Africa seems almost III
cxplicable. Is il possible that the Ehgish
pcople. made timid aud conservative by a
superabundance OF wealth, are reluctant
TO enter into direct competition win
Germany, for fear that some disputed
claim might prccipitate them into
n bloody contest with that warlike
cmpirey From present appearances u Is
not at all improbable that the dilaloriness
of the English Government in responding
TO the urgent demands Of stanley is based
upon calculation. In other words, II be-
gins TO look as if the English people were
really opposed TO the extension OF BRUSH
power in Africa, for no other reason ihan
that il might in the end jeopardize the peace
of the empire. This virtually means The
abandonment OF Central Africa 10 Ger
man colonization.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-06-01
ATOucHlNG INCIDENT.
An Old Soldier gives General oSley Ncws
of his Brother.

An Old Soldier gives General ONley AeWS
of his Brother.
Among tho happy reunions and thrilling
incidents of the old soldiers at the unYoi.-
ine. perhaps the following was the most
touching. Adiutant-General OXlcy. Of West
Nirrinia. lost brother durlu- the war, and
although he and the other mem0eIe oi ii-
family have been earnestly looking
and mquiring for him ever since. no
ne,ve of hi. death or whereabouts could he
a-oort1ined The family for all these lon
wear. have been mourning the tate oi tnri
brother and son. They could not l.al'
whether he had been Killed or lost 81 6
wa, dead they wanted % take hls scmilin-
10 the family buwiu- ground where tnrl
could keep the little mound ihal
covered them -recn. They bad given up
thrir search and the mother went Oh her
grave mourning The sad loss of hcr beloved
bow. General OXlcy. while standing ai iAe
lu,eiling exercises. became engaged in con-
yer-ation with an old soldier whom hc
didn't know. Dnrng the talk De- told hm
nj. name. The veteran remarked;
Are Nou any relation % Jim oNlcy who
was Killed at Gettysburg !'
81 had "A brother hy chat name replied
General ONiey, "wh0m Ne have never heard
of SINCE
please describe himW
The veteran soldier then gave a dcscriu-
ton of the brave soldier from western ~
giuia. and how De- Wu- shot down nf hi-
own side aud died IN a. iON minutes. and The
veteran took his place. The description an-
,wcred perfectly t0 that of the dead brother
and the first new, OF him moved General
ONlcN 90 tears. The scene was. indeed, ai-
c..tft.r General Oei.y thanked 90. old SOLE
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c. M. |. S.
Incorporation Of the New Memorial So
cietv.

Incorporation Of the New Memorial so
cietv.
Judge Wexford in the Circuit Court yes
terdav Granted "a charter % the Confederate
Memorial literary Society. The purposes
for which this socie,y Is formed, as stated
in the charter, il % collect an book, ana
Other literary productions pertaining 10 ihe
late war; all works Of DC or science; battle
Aag-. relics. and other cmblo.n- Oi ihe
struggle. For those and other kindred puf-
poses the society may receive from
the city Of Richmond. thC building, AND
grounds at the corner Of Twelfth md Gay
streets. which were occupied by the ion.
JeGl rson Davis.
TO aid the society I'm carrying ont IT,
work IL rs hereby Authorized when tho ciii
OF Richmond shall dedicated The above
grounds and buildings, that the society ien-
der to the Southern Historical society ana
the Virginia Historical society ihe use ~
such room or rooms in the building 40 llc
society m1y designate
The capital stock OF said society shall he
1000 bui this sum may De incr0a .ed % the
maximum allowed by law. The stock j. to
De- divided i'm shares OF $40 each. the
amount ofreal estate held shall not exceed
two acres of ground. nor be- of value eA-
ccpding 100000.
President. Mrs. Joseph BRYAN; Nicc-l'rcs-
idonts. Mrs. Lewis y. Webb, Mrs. Joln
Purcell Mrs. James Ihomls. Mrs. W. W.
Henry. Mrs. James T.. Branch. Mrs. jaime
b. Pace and Mrs. p. W. Mckinney: Treas
urer. Mrs. Maxwell 4. Clarke; Recording
Secretary. Miss Mary G.. Crenshaw; Core
responding secretary. Mrs. Edward e..
Minor Hcnric0 county. Va; Directors,
Mrs. Joseph Bryan. Mrs. Edward G.. Minor
Mrs. Lewis \. webb, Mrs. John Purcell
Mrs. James Thomas, Mrs. W. w. Henry
Mrs. James Il. Branch. Mrs. james y. Pace
Mrs. II. ". Mckinney. Mrs. Maxwell L..
Clarke. Miss Mary G.. Cren-haw, Mrs. Ann
T.. Grant. Mrs. Charles G.. Barney, Mr-.
Lizzie Cary Daniel and Mrs. Raleigh COLI
eflu.
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,o,or If their guest, Miss George Walker,
"s staten Island. gave box party nt the
ac.Jnmv ot Music on Monday evening 70
,,';,naos The performance Of Mr.. Alfriend's
~ rho nart,s consisted Of Miss Walker,
Wr' and Mrs. Percival :. Grant, Miss sallie
Anderson Miss Norma Walker, Mr.. Adrian
Grant. MIR. Blythe Branch and Mr.. Carter
Branch.
Colonel and Mrs. +. NJ. Il. Talcott will
,oave The city this week for the summer.
which they will spend at their cottage ~
Bon Air. -
Miss Elder, Of Staunton, is the guest oil
her aunt. Mrs. James Dooley. 4,
Miss Mary Morton. Miss llettle Cary ana
Miss sophie McIlenry. Of Baltimore, are
The guests Of Mrs. Bernard Peyton. Jr.
Miss Sallic Walker, Of Norfolk, Is the
guest Of Miss Leila Myers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Ross, Of Macon, 6a.,
are with Mrs. Mcthuen /. Freeman.
Mrs. \. Powell holland is the guest oil
Mrs. Philip liaXall:
Miss Goldsbor0ugh. Of Baltimore, is with
Mrs. l.. 7. ID. Myers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Blythe Moore aud family
will leave for Bon Air this week.
Mrs. William Allen is now at the liygeia,
Old Point.
Mrs. Chisholm. OF Baltimore, anu fir.
General Brady johnson are the guests ol
Mrs. " lillian Royal.
Mrs. James Walker viii leave in short
time for Ashcyille, y. c., where she VIII
spend The summer.
Miss Helen Cameron. of Petersburg, is
the guest of Miss Mary Williams.
Mrs. Rozcr Dulany and Miss Julia Carter
are with Mrs. ihOs. y. Carter.
Mis-. Elise Meem is the guest Of Miss
Annie Walker. fELiN'
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AN EpUCATIONALIN INFLUENCE

The impressions conveyed by the ceremo-
MES attending the inauguration Of the Lee
monument are not likely to be obliterated at
any time from the minds OF those who wit
messed them. In these impressions, the peo-
pie of the whole South can be said TO have
participated on account of the very full de-
scription of the various scenes and Incl
dents Of aaiie celebration that has appeared
in the newspapers OF the Southern States.
Who can accurately calculate the perma-
ncnt good effect of such celebration upon
the general character of the Southern
people! In this material age, when the
thoughts and energies of our people
are beginning to be so absorbingly
directed towards every form Of material de-
velopment, it is well that some great event
of an heroic nature like that so recently oc-
curing in this city, should take place to
divert their attention for a time from purely
material ambitions and pursuits to objects
of a sublimely sentimental character, that
exalt the mind and disposition in the con-
temptation. Such an event unquestion-
ably exerts powerful educational inilu-
ence, which is not confined to one genera
tion merely, because il is transmitted from
parent TO child.
The people who are slow in honoring their
greatest men ON every possible occasion are
worthy OF but little respect, because they
consciously omit the cultivation of what
should be the most powerful means Of keep
ing alive among themselves the spirit Of
greatness. A radical change must take
place in the character Of the South
ern people before they Will be guilty
Of the slightest neglect Of che men,
cries OF those who are entitled to
their grateful recollection ON account of in
estimable services. AS long as this dispo-
sition shall prevail among the people of the
South there Is not the smallest ground for
anticipating any decline in their general
character. They should, however, exhibit
an unhagglng determination 10 cultivate
this disposition and they should never cease
10 instil the same spirit into the members of
the younger generations.