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The Washington critic., 1890-03-10
CAN THIS BE TRUE:
President Harrison Said to be nemarlS-
bly, Clever at Poker.

From The Chicago Herald.
A well-known United States Senator
says that Ben Harrison is rather clever
poker player. when Harrison was in
the Senate" he says, She used to play
poker and. like most cold blooded men,
he plays pretty good game. He
doesn't bluff much. and it is seldom he
takes desperate chances, but he has
excellent Judgment, and when he has
a good hand he will stay as long as
anybody. ] don't know whether he
plays now that he is in the White
House, but when he was in the Senate
have played with him many time"
Is this the man that pious voters who
abhor the sinful and deadly game Of
poker have supported for the Presi-
dencyy
The Washington critic., 1890-03-10
neatn OF Georre wnshIngton.
From Tsras Sftia0s

when did George Washington die?"
asked teacher in New York public
school.
rs he dcad?" was the astonished re.
ply, why, it was not more than a
week ago that we were celebrating his
birthday, and now he is dead. It's a
bad year on children. | reckon his
folks let him eat something that didn /
agree with him, or maybe the grip got
away with him"
DoN'T THINK THAT g0W catarrh or iu-
fuenza can't be cured, because all the reg
ular remedies have tailed. Try old Saulis
Catarrh Cure aud see the benefit of u gen
uIne remedy Price % cents.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-10
THE ARLINGTON,
WASHINGTON, ID. c.,
March 6, 1890.

My DEAR DIR, LIGHTHIL1:
1t gives me great pleasure to state
that you effected a 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. ] feel sure
that without your sliillful aid my cousin
would have been deaf man all his
life. Knowing of other cases in which
you have been equally successful, l
cheerfully give you leave to refer TO me
at any time, and hope that your prac-
tice in Washington will prove a distin-
guished success.
Yours, truly, T. +. RoEssLE.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-10
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

The iniquitous work that is known
by this name bids fair to sap the foun-
dations of representative government
and of free institutions. Neither po.
litical party is wholly responsible for it,
and, in the exercise of the temporary
power which success at the polls has
given to either, both parties have been
equally to blame.
Unfortunately the theory prevails
that the two leading political parties
are enemies, and that they do not exist
for the good of the people so much as
for the antagonizing and crippling of
each other. Thus, in political contests,
it is considered not only legitimate b 1T
laudable to use any means to disparage
and dcspoil the opposite party and
nothing that cunning can devise is so
nnscupulous as to be unavailable for
party advantage.
1t is true that each party, when it
comes to be its turn, in this respect sub
mits quietly to what are regarded rs the
inevitable results of party disaster, but,
all the same, itvows to take full revenge
on the occasion of its first triumph, and
in this way the evil is perpemated. As
a fact, neither party in any of the States
is in position to take the initiative in
seeking a reform in the matter.
An Illustration will show how the
thing works. In 1881, according to a
Philadelphia paper, the Republican
majority in the Pennsylvania Legisla-
ture was divided in the contest for Uni
ted States Senator. The caucus candi-
date invited to conference a number of
prominent Democrats. The PROPOSE
ton made was that there should be an
honest CongyaAal apportionment Of
didate of tht( Id caucus. The
bargain was NOT carried out, but its
mere proposal is a revelation of the
present state OF things.
The gerrymander of Ohio recently
effected by its Democratic Legislature is
regarded in the light of a simple, direct
and honest retaliation for the unjust
action of the Republicans in the day of
their victory. Personal conscience
does not enter into the matter at all,
Gentlemen who, in private life, would
scorn dubious word or q doubtful nc
ton, readily acquiesce in partisan tac
tics which in any other relation they
would regard as utterly disereditable.
The only remedy for the evil is Con
gressional action. The bill of Mr.. Me-
Comas should be stripped of its retro
active feature. Otherwise its passage
would accomplish much good
The Washington critic., 1890-03-10
He Made IA Mistake.

From he MHBedD0iis Times.
FoOtpad-Stand and deliver your
purse II you value your life.
Citizen-See here, sir May be you
don't know who / am?
Foodpad-No, do not, and what's
more ] don't care. Quick Hand over
your doodle.
CitiZen--I am a street-car conductor.
Foodpad-The deuce you are Then
shake. I'm glad to meet one OF the
profesh, but ! sometimes make mis-
take. Good night,
The Washington critic., 1890-03-10
Prepare for Spring

Now Is the time to attend TO your personal
condition in preparation for the change to
spring season. If you have not "wintered
well" if you are tired out from overwork,
if your blood has become impure from close
confinement in badly ventilated Offices or
shops, you should take Hoods Sarsaparlla
at once. 1t will purify and yitalize your
blood, create good appetite, and give your
whole system tone and strength.
Hoods Sarsa pariIIa
'For first class spring medicine my wife
and think very highly of Hoods sarsapa.
rilla. We both took it last spring. II did us
q great deal of good and we felt better
through the hot weather than ever before. II
cured my wife of sick headache, from which
che has suffered Il great deal, and relieved
me of a dizzy, tired feeling. l think every
one ought to take something 10 purify the
blood before the hot weather comes on, and
we shall certainly take Hoods sarsaparlla
this spring VI. II. PEARcE, Supt Granite
Railway Co., Concord, N. IL.
Puriiies the BioOd
"This is to certify that have used Hoods
Sarsaparilla in my family for some time past
and have found it to be good blood purl
fer 1t has been Of great benefit as recon-
nlended and have no hesitation in recon-
mending II to all who are in want of any
medicine Of the kind. .n-RoBERT 4. SAIru,
Justice Of the Peace, Ilonesdale, Pa.
N. B.-Be sure TO got only
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Sold by all druggists. 81; six for s., Pro
pared only by G. j. HOOD Il CO., Apothe-
carries, Lowell, Mass.
100 Doses One Dollar.
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\ Nrw wnirE HOUSE

For many years it has been evident
that something should be done to make
the White House a proper habitation
for the Presidential houshold and at the
same time a suitable place for the trans
action of executive business. From
time TO time plans of additions to the
present mansion have been prepared
with the design of providing executive
Offices and SO scouting much needed
privacy for the Presidents family.
1t is believed that the present Congress
would make due appropriations for the
necessary improvements it plan could
only be agreed upon.
The latest suggestion in this matter
comes from Mrs. Harrison. She is of
the opinion that practical solution of
the problem may be found in design
which shall leave the original building
intact and which shall add on the east
and west counterparts of that build
ing-one for official business and the
other for public receptons-all to be
connected 10y halls or galleries which
might be utilized for statues or paint
jngs of national interest
Whether such plan is to be pre-
ferred to the suggestion of abandoning
the present mansion wholly to eXecu.
tive business and building fitting and
appropriate Presidential residence else
where demands careful consideration.
But there can be no question that some
Improvement should be made in the
housing and official accommodation of
the President Of this great nation.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-10
WASHINGTON, MARCHtO, 1870.

sEs NEGOTIATIONS for the disposition
of TIE CRrrIc and CAPITAL at private
sale being in progress, the advertised
public sale at auction has been indef-
nitclY noslnoned.
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stnnIe,,s Lust ENnloit.
From Judge.

T TWWF VVTWrf
The discovery Of Mr.. Stevens, the
Worlds bicyclist, by II enfy Stanley,
Justly regarded by Henry as the great
est achievement Of his life
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DIED

THOMPSON. ON Monday morning. March
10. 1890, at the residence of his brother in
law, MIR. L, Douglas, 299 c street northeast,
James A. Thompson in the 18th year Of his
age.
Funeral morrow afternoon at p. m.
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tory was such that the sanciity and
ability of its founder, together with its
own spollcss fame and charity, gained
for itan assured pre- cminencc in those
times
The prison at ClairvauX, where the
Duke is confined, is the old abbey built
by ST. Bernard Since the young mans
Imprisonment great Cislcrciau revival
has occurred all over France The
leading purpose of this revival is the
institution Of a series Of pilcrimages 70
ClairvauN, osicnsibly In honor Of st.
Bernard, but really in encouragement
Of the Duke
When all the circumstances arc con
sidercd it will be admitted, even IN
America that the tactics referred to
constitute pretty "smort politics" The
republic seems TO be well estlb,ishe /
and altogether beyond danger from %
sudden roVp But, all the same, the
schemes adopted by the opposition
show considerable coutrivancc, and
this Cistcrcian revival and these pill
grimagcs TO the Dukes headquarters
arc admirably conceived in the Or.
lcauist interest.
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The Awful CandoY or 1t.

F1OWt J'lcN.
Mrs. Cardamon tfretfully)-Surely
you're not going out again?
Mr. Cardamon (amazedly)-Why,
you wouldn't expect me to order
drink sent in here, would you? - .---- -
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Hoods SarsapariIIa
UNDEKTAKER.

UNDEKTAK
I WILLIAM LEE
Successor TO Henry Lees sons,
- U N ID IN r II "A x IN r.
832 PENN. AVENUE N. W.,
South Side.
Branch ofice, 498 Maryland ave. s.W.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-10

Mr. JENNINGS, the Conservative
member for Stockport in the English
House of Commons, who recently
raised commotion in his party by
offering resolution censuring the as
sailants of Mr.. Parnell, is well-known
in New York, having at one time oc-
cupied the position Of editor of the
New York Times.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-10

DIR. LIGHTHILL can be consulted
on Deafness, Catarrh, Asthma and
Diseases of the Throat and Lungs at
his office.
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WATCHES.
M. ". CALF BRO. 4 CO.
iIO1 Pennsylvania Ave-.
iIO7 Pennsylvania Ave-.

Call attention TO their stock
Of Watches, e0mbrisin.g all
the most desirable moOementS
and styles Of casing, from the
Ioa0est Price for a0Aich a re-
liable hme-heebey can be
bought to the most eTbenSlre.
These 5OatcheS bear o1t1-
firm, name and are M1ly
guaranteed.
Ame31can M It'll a III
WateheS of all grades.
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EDUCATIONAL.

V1HE BERLITZ SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES,
T23 18th st. n. W.
$40 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., 1890-03-10

WRITER IN THE Nashville 1mcr-
lean gossips through column and a
half about "the girl who hints" lie
calls her "the prevailing society nui-
sance." In the last paragraph of his
diatribe he says "Now, don't write
these random observations for moth
ing" We suppose not. He probably
gets as much as 50 column for his
lucubrations.
The Washington critic., 1890-03-10

Tue TENDENCY TO abandon the old
ocean lanes established twenty years
ago and to brave the perils of the north
ern route across the Atlantic may be
conducive to quick passages but it will
scarcely strengthen the sense of per
sonal security which is the most import
ant element in the comfort of an ocean
VOYAGE.
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THE LIFE In A GLASS.
Ii Does Not Seem to be Very Much, but II
IL often Enough to be the beginning
or Death.

Did you ever hold glass of drinking water
up to the light and notice how com pie,ely filled
il WAS with little particles OF matter II looked
perfectly clear and pure when you poured i:
out bat ret il was reeKing with animal or yeye-
table matter. Do you imagine IL can be heal
thye DO yea wonder WHY, in little while,
your mouth tastes bad, your appetite is poor and
you feel Q general disgust with the world?
Bat IL water is 50 impure, wha. shall we do.
Boil & No. that may Kill the germs. bat does
not remove them far better way is to Use
pure whisky with it. The best physicians in
America, unhesitatingly declare this now. but
and bear this mos. carefully in mind-i; N ust
be psrg whiskey, for impure whisky is worse
than impure water.
Doctors. chemists. scientists and professors.
are nos fn IL agreed thai no whisky used in
Ameri a today Is 50 chemically pure or free
from fusel oil as Duffy's Pure Malt 1t has sue
cesssully withsfoos the enmity Of all other
WHISTLES, the prejudice of weak mi nded and the
higosry OF nsrrow-m MED people. Why Be
cause IL has produced results, restored heath,
prolonged life, awakened the tagging faen ties
and counssractzd the evil eiiectS of pois nous
water lnd.es. IL il pure medicinal whisA ey.
10 rot. however, allow any unscrupElous
dealer II lapose upon yoa b. declaring he has
some coacoes ION ef his own that 10 rust as
gsod," o. some totsied whiskey TIA, IL much
BETH !. Is the very popularity Of Duffy s
Pare Malt that hiss csasesl these unworthy
decoctio1s to com into TIE ma-kst
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CITY EXTENSION.
Board Of Commissioners Wrestling w
the Question.

Board Of Commissioners Wrestling WIN
the Question.
The county commissioners met ii ek a
session yesterday morning TO consiAt q
question of the extension OF the city n ;.
A committee from the Chamber OF Co n
merce favoring annexation met the CON-
missioners in order TO formulate the plans
OF the scheme as heretofore outlined. The
committee is composed OF the following
members: Junius Rochester, counsel:
Thomas Prosch. Percy W. Rochester,
Griffith Davies, L. II. Griffith and E. F.
Whittier. The meeting was adjourned after
a brief discussion. rs the board deemed the
reasons advanced bv the committee for
annexation not sufficiently supported
by the law. The committee was given un.
I'll this morning TO advance further and
more potent reasons why the limits should
be extended as proposed.
The only petition preseuDed for the city's
enlargement came from residents and prop
erty-holders on the north. No petitions
have been received from either the resi-
dents OF East, South or West Seattle. The
question on which the board and Cham
Der OF Commerce committee are at variance
is whether or not the petition from the
north side has any legal bearing on the re-
naming divisions in relation to admit
tance.
II the necessary law on the subject Is no,
forthcoming this morning Chairman
6ssch intimates that the subject will be
dropped by the board for the present.
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had diNersnt separations. and has q lass
dssermined 20 step upward and gain TOD
himself . name - IN sc3or q high COM
cdr. TAs pert of the American in "A
Gold Nine" il said to Be . capital creatic0.
list gives excellent opportunities for the
display q both his humorous and pathetic
powers. which have made him such T.
vorise With the pubic The success q this
play has been most notable and there ID Z
great desire upon the part Of Ill thesser.
eoers to Sc this comedian in work ol
this kind. The opportunity IS certainly in
store for our people, and there j. no doubt
bat that they wiz take advantage Of it
Already there has been decided demand
for seats and there Is every promise Of Z
successful engagement here
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THE wREsTLERs.


Quinn and Cameron's Match-A Chal-
lenge to tho Winner.
The wrestling match to take place tomor.
row evening between w. II. Quinn and d.
H. Cameron, at Cort's, promises to be one
of unusual interest owing to the recent
splendid contest between the two men. L,
will be remembered that Cameron defeated
Quinn ut catch-as-catch-can style, and
Quinn Immediately after challenged him
for return match, Greco-Roman style,
claiming that eatch-as-catch-can was not
his style. and that he could defeat Came
ron at the other. Cameron &C
Icepted the challenge and the men signed
articles the day after to wrestle for purse
and q side bet. Although Quinn claims
he can easily defeat Cameron at Greco
Roman style, Cameron is equally confident
Of winning and says Quinn will run up
against stump. and many of Cameron's
friends and admirers think so. too.
Tom King, . heavyweight wrestler, who
arrived . day or two ago from the East,
called at the PosT-ISrELLIGKScER Office
yesterday and issued challenge to wrestie
the winner of the Quinn Cameron contest.
King seems anxious for . match with one
of the men. and no doubt will have no
trouble about making proper arrangements
when the contest between the two giants
is decided. He says he prefers wrestling
for n nnrse but will hack hi self fn. aer=
eral hundred dollars If sufficient purse is
not guaranteed.
Tom King halls from Escanaba, Mich,
where he has resided for several years. He
has met many famous wrestiers. and claims
he has not been defeated catch-as-catch-
can stvle. He weighs about 1876 pounds in
condition. and stands only five feet seven
aud half inches in height. He is pow
erfully built man, and his face shows that
be has taken good care of himself. and
could get into splendid condition in
. short time, If necessary. King
met Clarence Whistler. the great heavy
weight wrestler, At Fon-da.Lae, Wis. in
1ss2. Whistler agreed to throw him catch
as-catch-can in half an hour. and failed.
King soon after threw Andy Christol.
brother OF Professor Christoi, twice in ten
minutes. Among others he has defeated
are L. l.. Burton, of East Saginaw, Mich. /:
J. Butts, of Alpha. Mich. Professor Frank
Lewis. of Oshkosh. he also wrestied q two
hours draw with Charles Moth, the famous
heavyweight. at Milwaukee
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AMUsEMENTs.
Mrs. Scost-Siddens.

Mrs Scott-Siddons, the prominent reader
and elocutionist. will delight Seattle audi
ence tonight At the Young Mems Christian
Association hall. Front street between Pike
and Union streets.
The beauty IS well as the reputation o.
the celebrated reader viii undoubtedly
attract large audience tonight. and iude-
ing by the reception she has had in the
East by both the press and public. none OF
her bearers ~ill be disappointed.
Her readings are marked by q strong
moral and intellectual character, and are
ali rendered With grace and ability
acquired from lengthy experience on the
stage.
Her selections tonight viii be taken from,
David Copperfeld. "Innocents Abroad. >
sent Back By the Angels, and the famous
sleep-wslking scene from Macbeth.
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PSYCHOLOGICAL DISCUSSION.

Controversy Between Christian aud Ad-
vent Christian Preaehers-
Rev. w. f. Smith. of Sidney. pastor OF
the Christian church. has challenged FL
der Alison w. Steers. Of Seattle, late OF
Portland. and the evangelist of the Advent
Christian church tnot Seventh Day. for q
discussion on the following subjects:
First-Do the Scriptures teach that the
kingdom of God, spoken of in Daniel ii "A.
has been set up or established on the earth ?
Rev. Mr. Smith aftrms.
Second-Do the Scriptures teach that the
wicked will suffer endless torment? Rev.
Mr. Smith affirms.
Third-Do the Scriptures teach THAI death
ends mans conscious existence until the
resurrection? Rev. Mr.. Smith denies.
Elder Steers promptly accepted the chal-
lenge, and the discussion will begin May Z,
at 7 so p. M. in Ciine's nall. Sidney. and
win continue, having session each ere
ming. until one or both dispusants are salts
fed. 1t is creating quite stir around and
in Sidney. and quite number from Seat
tie will also attend, among them Rev. Mr..
McCalium, of the Christian church, and
Elder Ketchum, OF the Advent Christian
church
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THE MASONIC TEMPLE
Plans for Magnificent Struc-
ture Adopted.
SEVEN STORES IN HEIGHT,
xhe DsuAing VIII Cost o4so.ooo s.a
- WIN - CsoplseeA Within
, ESghseen Neatha.

The plans and specifications prepared By
Architoc4 Boone for the Masonic temple 10
Be erected on the northeast corner Of Pike
and second streets have been accepted,
and a. soon . the Seattle Hardware Com
pany. ncv occupying the site, remove TO
their new quarters, the frame structures
now standing there viii be torn down. and
work on the new building commenced
The elevations and plans now in Mr..
Boone's ofice show that the structure viii
be one of the finest. II not the most impos-
ing and elegant Masonic building in the
West, ard an ornament to Seattle. II viii
cover q quarter of q block. 10sxI30 feet in
dimension. and rear itself seven stories in
height above the basement walls. Stu
a.ed o. il viii be at the intersection of Pike
and Second. directly at the head Of lower
Second street. and at the foot OF the Second
street hill, il win present magnificent APP
pearsnce with its immense height and I'M
posing tower.
The Romanesque style of architecture
has been strictly followed in the front ele-
vafions. Immense stone columns extend
from the sidewalk 20 the second story,
forming Q vestibule to the store entrances
The main entrance is in the center of the
Pike street front. and is beautiful speci-
men of architecture. 1t viii be composed
entirely of stone. carved and finished in .
most sFtistic manner. Through this en-
trance the vestibuie approaching the main
elevator is reached. On the Second street
side private entrance leads to the portion
OF the building reserved for Masonic pur-
poses. This part Of the building win be
finished MP especially for that purpose, and
the outside elevation viii be significant of
the idea, by an almost distinct separation
from the main structure. The Ma
sonic portion win comprise about
one fourth of the structure.
The floors in this portion OF the building
will be divided into rooms pertaining to
the Masonic societies, reception rooms.
banquet halls, assembly halls, lodge-rooms,
etc.
There will be four stores on the ground
floor, three facing on Pike street. and one
on Second street. all large and elegantly
apportioned. The six upper floors will be
divided into 200 elegantly furnished rooms.
single and en- suite. and supplied with all
the modern improvements.
feature of the struction will be that in
its erection every possible care viii be ex-
ercised to make it practically fireproof. The
bidding viii be divided into FIVE distinct
apartments. occasioned by four FIRE walls
extending from the foundation to the roof
The building when completed will cost
$3.50. 600. and il is expected by Mr.. Boone
to have ii completed and ready for occu-
pancy inside of eighteen months.~
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BUILDING PERMITS.

A Record Of Buildings Authorised by
Inspector abbott.
Building Inspector Abbott yesterday is
sued the following permits:
NJ. H. Young. three two-story houses
lots and 7. block 5, Haller's addition
cost, 81 $50 each.
John w. Mcdonnell, three two-story
frames, lots 10 and Ii, block s, Jackson
street addition: cost. 81, 800 each.
J. c. Grayson, one-story frame, lot o
block ID, Phinney's addition: cost 500.
g. Dentononti, two-sfory frame, lot s
block 20. s. A. Bells addition; cost, $780,
II. Claussen, one and one-half-story
frame, lot 4, block 10, s. A. Bells addition;
cost, $3.50.
J. p. Beckett, one-story frame. lot Z
block 20. Boren's addition; cost, $500.
H. Ricketson, one-story frame, lot
block 8, f. Pontius' addition; cost, 500.