The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-17
EDITORIAL PERSONALS.

been mentioned for the Treasury posi-
tion. He has his vouchers neatly got up
in blocks of Philodelphia Times.
1t is said that New York composer
will dedicate number of songs TO Mr..
Benjamin Harrison. This event, cotfrlel
with the defeat of the Force bill, will
make life in the White House seem a
dreary blank for several weeks TO come
-ChicdJo Nccs.
Congressman Whiting of Michigan does
not want any man elected to the Speaker
ship of the next House, unless lie will
pledge himself never to recognize ey-
speaker Reed on the floor,-Bost0a
TrduHG'.
Gail Hamilton is very pleasant reader
and il is q society pleasure 10 see her con-
ducting Bible talk in Mr.. Blaine's draw
ing-room every Sunday afternoon, and
"Qpr james, has such far away look in
hisNearied eyes as he listens to the story
of the miraculous draught of fishes and
wonders if the Sea of Galilee had any
seal catching troubles philadelphia Times.
The Field family is doubtless the most
remarkable one for old age and eminence
in America. There are Rev. Henry NJ,
Cyrus W., Judge Stephen J.-all eminent
men--the list of brothers being headed by
the famous lawyer, David Dudley Field,
who celebrated his seth birthday this
President Harrison and family will next
May make long tour through the Pacific
Coast States, and ii is said that the Presi-
dent contemplates the trip with great sat
isfaction. As il has also been said that
all expenses will be born by Senator Stan
ford, there are doubtless some people of q
suspicious nature who will put things to-
gethor in u manner derogatory to the lib
crality of the Chief Magistrate. te.--FAilaClel-
phia Record
"Blaine and Business" as Republican
cry in 1892 means, being interpreted, that
if the plutocrats are allowed to have all
the subsidies they want, they are willing
to put down their Force bill club long
enough to fill their pockets.-&. Louis Re-
public.
Sir Julian Pauncefote has been severely
criticised for riding in Il horse-car. 1t is
hard to understand why the British peo-
pie look with so much disfavor upon this
action. Mr.. Pauncefote has just as much
right to ride in tram" as an American
citizen, and if he chooses to avail himself
Of the privilege no one should object. So
long as he pays his fare and doesn't mis-
behave himself he can ride on horse-cars
as much as he wants to- Chicago NeOs.
The now world-famous Lillian Russell
case has given rise to the question,
(which is rather to be chosen, flannels
and health or symmetry and silk|-
N6g York Continent.
General Sherman stopped fighting when
the war was over. The Hoars, the Reeds
and the Lodges have continued the hos
tilites since that time.-No,o York World.
Where is ingalls, of Kansas? With his
speech cut short and his rage cut long,
where, oh! where can he be?
He hasn't cursed the Democrats for a
week, and we feel lonesome,-M YORK
Herald.
Ex-Governor Charles Foster Of Ohio
will probably be nominated this week as
| Secretary Of the Treasury. Mr.. Foster is
| several sizes too small for this great Of
| flee. but he will average very well with
| the other members of the Administration
| leaving Mr.. Blaine out of the account
New York World
1t is reported that President Harrison
| will shortly make am excursion through
| the South.
II is we'll Travel always broadcns a
man. But probably he will not makeany
speeches in favor of the Bayonet bill
while on the journcy.-New York Hemll.
| Colonel Wattcrson appears TO be asleep
| all the time. His eyebrows are shaggy
and long, and as he talks he has the habit
of grabbing his head just beyond what is
ordinarily known as the scalp lock- and
slowly pulling his hand down over his
forehead, eyebrows, nose and multache,
ending up with thoughtful twirl at the
end Of his goatee: This leaves the hirsute
adonmonts Of the famous Kentuckan in
the rough semblance of u Skye terrier
which has been out in the rain, His hair
is touslcd over his forehead, his long eye
brOws stragglo over his eyes and his mus
tache droops deiectedly. Then, Us u hap
pier vein OF thought strikes hln, the Ken
lucky editor forsakes his goatee, pulls his
mustache out straight in either direction
until it has military look, absently
brushes his eyebrows in place with his
foreiinger, passes his hand upward
through his hair, clears his forehead and
becomes a picture Of Il good and fearless
Democrat .-Neio York Sun.
Mrs. Custer has just had her pension in
creased TO the figure custom has made the
proper one for u generals widow Had
she been voter, with power TO influence
other votes, she would not have had to
wait so long.-RdnsaS Clfy Times.