davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-03
THE PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD
REPORT,

The report of President RoBrRTs of the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company, whichis
published in TnE CmTIc day, is docu-
mcnt which merits careful examination.
The remarkable prosperity of the COM
pany, which is exhibited by the state
ment, will afford general qualification and
renewed confidence in its management.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company Is
not only the greatest railroad corporation
of the United States, but of the whole
world. In magnitude its receipts and dis
burstmeBts are greater than those of any
State in the Union and probably of four
fifths Of the nations of the world. Its
successful management requires skill
and ability and fitness which are requisite
in but few governments. Its gross
revenues for $500 are Sl3J, 800 000)-nearly
$4,000 u day. Its expenditures are S92,-
oo3,000 and its net earnings 81 ,5lS,00 an
increase of S2,ll2,0iS over those of the
previous year. II moved, during the year.
I37, II ,9S5 tons of freight, equivalent TO
more than II, 800, 100000 of tons one mile
II transported during the year 81, H., iGO
passengers, equivalent to about 100000
0o passengers one mile All OF these
sigures show great increase in the busi-
ness of the proceeding year The Penn
sylvania system is composed of no less
Than 10 distinct corporations, nearly all
in good financial condition, having share
and bonded capital of oycrs700, 100000 and
owning 1915 miles of railroad and canal
President RoBEETs justly argues that the
prosperity Of this system is so closely in
terwovcn with that of the communities in
which il lies that it is a sure index of that
of the communities themselves and he
further claims that the magnitude of the
interests of the company is so great and
so far-reaching that any legislation which
would change its existing relations with
the commercial interests of the country
should be most carefully considered.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-03
S. CilrSpA,
Consul for Japan.
EDITORIAL PERSONALS.

The trouble with Colonel Watterson is
that when he undertakes ito settle n
family jar" he knocks the bottom all
out Chicdgo Inter Ocean.
In regard to accepting the Chinese Mis-
sion Senator Blair says: ut is great
move and cannot be decided without
great consideration and thought" All
right, Senator, consider and think about
il all you please; but don't say much, and
don't say no.-Neac York World.
At latest reports Senator Morgan of
Alabama was still outside the brcastworks
with Warner Miller and his Nicaragua
bond scheme.-lS. Louis RtpuJU'.
II is understood that Senator Brice's
election cost him heavily, but he is find
ing that all the bills are not in yet. The
Ohio tax inquisitor has secured Judgment
against him for 100000 for property he
failed to list with the Collector, and Brice,
just as he is about to take his seat in the
Senate from Ohio doesn't dare to set up
the claim that he is not resident of that
State.-Chico9o Intc,. Ocean.
Bismarck has earned the right to talk us
much rs he cares to, even IL he does not
always remember that the Emperor has
tender cars.--S. PdW Globe.
We had almost forgotten that our old
acquaintance, Osman Digma, was living.
And now he turns up again only to be
sotnuly thrasneu' nc enueaVoreu 10 stop
she m'lrch OIL the hnedives troops from
ouaklm 70 bcrper; lie uiuht succeed 10
any eAteit'---uoohe he3'@r'
1t Is quite probable that the Chinese
Government has already learned. through
its intelligent representatives at Washing
I2n, that me person selected by PRESIDENT
narrisoh 10 succeed Munster DehDy ~
IeKln IS crank ana bore, ana a half
crazy orator, gwen 70 violent ana undipio-
hiaIlc expressions OF ms personal opinions.
Ihere never was a more extraordinary
cholce OF munster sent 70 nation OF
eNlreme sensillychess ana acnmen ana
cnargeu Win duties requiring ABOVE All
thngs tact, dlscrction courtesy and per.
lect comprehension OF the amenities OF
dipiomatic intercoulsc'-Ne~ lorNS"n.
John y. Brown OF Queen Anne County,
Md, wants to be United States Senator
from that State to succeed Senator Will
son, who died last week. lie was in New
York Yesterday and said so, and Colonel
| Victor BaughmaD, Comptroller OF Mary
land, who is cunning for the SenatOrship
himself, is the man to whom Mr.. Brown
gave theinformation. York Recorder.
Colonel Henry Davis, jr., the he-bellc of
! of Springfield society, has just been APP
| pointed chief-of. staff to the Adjutant-
General Of Illinois. He is the finest lawn
| tennis player in Sangammon County, and
for years he has done noble service as one
| of the prominent models of Butterick' s
fashion-plates. II is indeed time that our
| military circles recognized and hOnored
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-03
WASHINGTON GOSSIP.
IMPRESSIONS RESPECTING THE
VISIT OF EMPRESS FRED
ERICK IN PARIS.
TIE hGir.TIoN III THE HoULANGiSr PRESS
CoNsipERED DrNwIsE--INcRFAsEp wArcII-
fuLNEss EXrrCTEp on TIIE FRANCO
GERMAN FRONTIER.

a NEW ORLEANS DISPATCH in to-days
New York SIM relates the travels of II. W.
SMILEY and Il. NJ. GopELmvITcu, special
agents of the Census Bureau, in Southern
Louisiana. These gentlemen have made
the mournful discovery that the alligators
have almost entirely disappeared from
that part of the country, and speak with,
genuine feeling of their scarcity. The
aiiicial report of these gentlemen ought to
constitute an interesting contribution to
the census. In order to make it truly
valuable, however, Commissioner PORTER
should add u foot note explain
ing that the observations were taken
during December, January aud Feb
r,iary - three months in which the
Louisiana alligator is often scarce.
II is the habit of that prudent beast to dis
appear with the first hard frost and TO re-
main in hiding until the warm weather
comes again. No wonder these indus
triOus census agents on several occasions
Travelled n whole day in the swamp with
out seeing one. But il they want to get at
the bottom facts abont alligators they
ought to return to Louisiana toward the
middle Of April and take a pirogue voyage
through the great Atchafalaya Swamp. A
dark night is the best time, when the
bulls" are lying along the shore and bel
lowing their usual sprnrtime below.
They would perhaps conclude, after an
hour or two Of that music. that the
hunters had not got quite all Of them.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-03
Extreme Novelties.

Tafleta petticoats of camel's hair.
Black brocadcs having tinsel outlinings
Perfectly fiat hats having peak in
front.
WTeaths of shaded pink velvet morning
glories.
Easy corsets for invalids of camel's hair
webbing.
Lavender printed crepes showing single
dark violets.
Capes trimmed with brass cord in place
of the usual gilt.
Cancels hair materials, with coin spots
of long, wavy hair.
Pearl gray house dresses trimmed with
Cleopatra yellow velvet.
Embroidered robes showing lovers
knots holding bouquets here and there.
Gray and tan "snowilake' coatings
plaided with hair line Of red or yellow.
Shoulder wraps of black Henrietta en-
broidered in silk and heavily fringed.
Printed silks having pollSa-dotted Of
fects intursperscd among single flowers
and sprays.
Robes having lace borders embroid-
eled in applique style in silks having the
jasper effects.
Tea jackets of China silk trimed with
scalloped silk net lace and knots OF velvet
ribbon.
Nothing but fire, water or accident will
destroy water colors. They are AS durable
as oil paintings.
Evening bonnets resembling jet snake
twined about the head, with velvet rib
bon and aigrettes in the back.
Steamer robes of plaid camel's-hair
cloth trimmed with wooden cord, and
travelling rugs to correspondents Goods
EcOuomikf
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-03
BrIght.Eyed Women See.

Bright brocades for lining cloth capes.
Long coats and capes Of the bedford
cord.
Corduroy for covering divan and sofa
cushions.
Changcablc or glace effects in cheviot
suitihgs.
More black chcviot REFERS than any
other wrap.
Many hats having peaked or seal
loped front brim.
House gowns of fine woolcn goods in
Cleopatra yellow.
Gauntlet chamois gloves of buff
shade for driving.
Jackets and top coats of tan and blue
shades for misses.
Silk umbrellas having Dresden handles
for ladies' use.
listers in tan and gray, with long cm-
broidcred capes.
S.ong capes with and without the high
shoulder effect.
Red capcs lined and trimmed with black
for seaside wear.
Grayish-green cloth capes lined with
green and gold brocadc.
Black India silks, lawns and challies
polka. dotted with white.
Crepe-fnished surah for full vests worn
with jacket bodices.
Serge robes having border of ostrich
feather Trimming. -
Red jackets trimmed with gold braiding
for very young ladies.
Blazers in light cloth to wear with odd
skirts and silk blouses.
Drcssy jackets opening over brocade
or embroidered silk vest.
Heavy glace kid gloves in tan and gray
shades Tor everyday wear.
Tan.colored corduroy for outing suits
destined for the mountains.
White tulle wrought with clover leaves
in gilt and turquoise beads.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-03
PITH AND POINT.


1t is TO be expected that Anarchists will
make bombastic speeches s.-BoBdio Ee-
press.
No man knows his own mind, because
he has nothing to know 1t with DdltaS
AcuS
Some men are dogmatic, and not a few
are inclined to be pugnacious,-Detr
Free Press.
A man never expresses so much in his
face as when he is trying TO appear I'M
conscious. .-ItchisON Globe.
When the world is full Of cheap books
some of them are bound to be nasty
NCr orleans PicdBuHe
The trouble with most of our gifts to
the poor IL that we check them up as loans
to tie Lord. HNpaukee Sentinel.
During the winter the hen may be dila-
tory, but she generally comes 10 the
scratch when the garden is planted
Trds SJtm9s.
An agricultural editor says that the best
article lie ever saw or milk was cream
Some city people think that IL was not
very widely copied d.-LolecN C0urier,
Mr. Drezey--Just on your account,
madam, pye been hiding my light under
bnshel for years
Mrs, Brezey--O, dear Extravagant as
eyerl Why didn't yon buy q pintcup2-
NeiO joyk Herald.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-03

Sir walter scott's Chair.

rum tUt tNttWND ANtftcs
Francis Wilson, the comedian, Is the
proud possessor Of the chair which Sir
Walter Scott used in his library at Alb
bottsford. A beautiful bit of furniture II
is, and well worth, aside from all senti-
mental considerations, the large price paid
by the entcrprising and discriminating
curio. As we understand It, Bouton, the
New York dealer, had this chair on OK
hibition several months. Mr.. Wilson
happened along one day. having just re-
turned from professional tour in the
West. Mr.. William Winter, dramatic
critic Of the Tribune, was looking at the
chair; he had been after IL for some time,
but was waiting for the price to abate
somewhat.
"The Players club should have that
chair" said he TO Bouton, "and If you'll
give better terms I'll get number of the
members to chip in together and buy It,"
TO this appeal Bouton sturdily remained
deaf. After Mr.. Winter had left the place
Wilson said to Bouton: "Send the chair
up to my house; here is check for the
money"
There are rumors to the effect that when
Mr.. Winter heard of this transaction he
rent his garments and gnashed his teeth
and wildly implored somebody to hang q
milestone about his neck and cast him into
outer darkness
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-03
OVER THE NUTS AND WINE.
Money IL the root of all evil, but the need
money II the evil itsolf.--Binghdnit0 Leads

Money IL the root OF all evil, but the need OF
money II the evil ITSELF Binghdnitoa Leader.
Social Aristocrat-Did the founder of your
family come over with the Conquercr!
Social Dcmocrat-No; came over alone
BooktW LIFE.
Greenc--whitc, how did you learn to keep
booksf
Whitc-I never learned Why?
Greene notice you never return any you
borrow. HdyInr's Bd-dT.
Tommy..What sort of preachers are called
doctors" pay
Pal he kind who practice what they preach
my son.-NtW York Hef0id.
Western Judsc--Dld yon give your enemy
trial before Jury of his peorsy
Justice OF the Pcacc-Ycs, sir--bcforc Jury
OF his encmies.- IHilcdukte Sentinel.
Mrs. de Piscopal-Ycs, Marie is very rclig-
ions, though quite society girl
Winkle-Ah, yes; what one might term
church'going belle.--NeW- York Herald.
This world IL not 20 wicked. A mans good
deeds are more apt TO be remembered than his
bad oncs-exccpt, OF course, by his intimate
friends Indianapolis Journal.
A begging letter, asking for pair Of cast-or
trousers, closed pa,heticaIly with these words:
$50 send me, most honOrcd sir, the trousers,
and they will be woven into the laurel crown
OF your good deeds In hcayen.n-Paach.
First Bost0nian--D Did yon see much OF Mablc
lowcut when you were In Now York;
SECOND Bostonian-Wcll,,y yes, met her ut q
swell reception, and saw all or her that didn't
rec last summer on the beach at Narragan sett.
--Nt~ York Htald
A great deal ~ being said about the man OF
the future, and how much he viii amount TO.
From pIescnt indications the man OF the fu-
tnrc VIII be woman's competitor, and possibly
her rival.--Bdhimo't american.
An old church-gocf remarked the other day,
"Iherc arc come people who go to church and
clnsp their hands so tight in prayer that they
can't get them apart when the contribution
box comes around" Boston TTdrslker.
Mrs. Greathead-What kept you so lats at
that mectingl
Mr.. Greathcad--I had to draw up \ long set
OF resolutions for publication, complimonting
| Mr.. Bullheade great efficiency as member OF
The board; and expressing our heartfelt regret
"Of all things Why, yOn and the rest have
of the toardn
"lcs; hut tonight he resigned voluntarily v
NeW York Weekly
A Boston woman recently declined to 20 to a
| reception on the ground that she had "llon
parhiysis." People have pen paralysis" She
| explained, from too much pen; and ! have
| lion paralysis from too much lion" Whether
the excuse was considered valid one y moi
| recorded; but one wonders what name should
| be given TO the results OF being too much
| llOni2ed II merely seeing lions has such al
cirect ~ thls. boston Correspondence Qf M'
E0Ok RUyer.
In some towns the proycrb Is spelled ihus;
Money makes the Mayotgo-an any way the rich
| corporations want him to,
''Why, hello, old boy, | haven't seen you
since You were married. What are YOU doing
nowy Travelling for the house, snpposey"
mo, not exactly. Since the bnby came
have become n floor walker. ~ IhilddelphiD
| Times.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-03
Executive Sessions.

from ne NfO lOFN ItWes.
II is one of the peculiaritics OF our very
free institutions that the greatest aud
most responsible offices are filled by n
process the details and even the general
course of which must be rs secret as the
cOunsels of the Gar of Russia. If the
time ever comes when the Senate of the
United States shall determine to act on
and to discuss appointments in open ses-
sion, one of the most absurd and mis-
chievous anomalies of our system will
disappear, and a great wrong to the people
will have been rightcd.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-03

Won MoITKE, LoRp WoLsELEy, and
other great soldiers have put on record
their opinion of LEE as soldier, but it
viii avail nothing in the face Of the late
ntterance of one RuTnERronD B. HAYES
yoT remember HAYES, don't you? the
man who brought the war to close and
was elected President for it by grateful
country. Listen to HAYES;
says WpIsrLEY, however, LEE was n
general, and next to him was SHERMAN
] would change the order. | admit for
LIE a great character, accomplishments
as a soldier and as a man, praise in every
way except his unfortunate lack of wis
dom.
re be accused of "a lack of wisdom by
~ illustrious a warrior and immaculate a
hero and patriot as HAYES effectually dis
ioses of all of LEES reputation for sense
and illustrates the astute mental acumen
and discrimination Of the Savior of the
Nation.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-03
kAIl.IsuADN.
a ONO RAILROAD.


ID
Schedule In effect January j, 1891.
Loayo Washington from station corner OF New
Jersey avenue and q street.
FoR CHICAGO and Northwest, Vestlbulcd
Limited express daily Il, 80 a, M, express
$50 u. m.
Fon CiYcfHYATI, st. Louis and Indianapolis,
express daily $50 and Ii. 80 p. m.
Fon PiTTsBuig and Cleveland, express daily.
II 80 a. m. and $50 u. m.
FoR LEXINGTON and points In the Shenandoah
Valley, 1000 n. IN.
FoR WiNcHrsTrn and way stations, t5. 90 -. M
FoR LunAY, ss50p. m.
Fon BALTIMons, week days, d05, 500, 6.35,
7.2O, 7.30, (SCO, 4j-minutcs), $50, N35, ut.OO.
1900, a5.minutcs), q. M, 1910, 2i5, 2b0, (3.15
45-minutcs), 325, 4. .25, 4.a0 $50, d5-minutes),
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-03
COMEDY.

They parted with clasps OF hand,
Aud kisses, and burning tears.
They met, In a fOreign land,
After some twenty yoars.
Net az acquaintances meet,
Smillnely tranqnlleyed
Not even the least little beat
OF the heart, upon either slls.
They chattci of this aud that,
The nOthingr that make up life;
She In n GalneborOngh hat,
Aad he In black for his wife.
An, what comedy thisi
Noiihor was hurt. Il appeArs;
Sei oDee she had leaned to his kiss,
And once be had known her tears
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-03
EXPLODING A CANARD.
THAT ALLEGED SALE OF JAPANESE
GIRLS AT SAN FRANCISCO.

II Was Lie Ont of Whole Cloth-There
Was No Sale OF Japanese or Any
Other Girls-FuIl Text OF the Corrc-
spondencc.
Two or three weeks ago press report
from San Francisco appeared in the East
crn papers to the effect that there had
been an auction sale of japanese girls for
immoral purposes in that city. The
japanese Minister, when he saw this an
nounccment, at once instructed the Con-
sui at San Francisco to inquire into the
matter and make report. The Consul
complied promptly and the facts are now
before the Minister. IL appears there was
no sort Of foundation for the story. The
following correspondence between the
japanese Consul at San Francisco and the
Chief Of Police Of that city furnishes all
necdrul testimony to that effect.
JAPANESE CONSULATE,
SAN FRANCIsco, Feb. 20, 1891.
lion. Idfrick CrocltD CHIEF Of Ioiice:
SIN; Ny attention has been called to an
article published in the Washington Egcn-
ing Star of the 18th instant which pur-
ports to give an account of the sale at
auction of n number of Japanese girls ut a
direputable house in this city.
The allegations are of such n surprising
character and reflect so seriously upon the
morality of the japanese people that am
exceedingly anxious to ascertain upon
what basis, If any, they are founded. 1t
would hardly seem possible that such
practices could exist in city like this
without the knowledge Of the police and
the societies for the prevention of vice.
VIII you kindly furnish me with any in
formation in your possession bearing
upon the matter?
1t is perhaps unnecessary for me to as
sure you that both hmyGovernmcntan and this
Consulate will at all times earnestly CO.
operate with your honorable Department
in supprcssing such practices rs are herein
referred to If the same are found to exist.
Yours very respectfully,
S. CiuSDA,
Consul for Japan.
OFFICE CHEF or PoLIcE,
SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 81 1891.
Hon. y. Chhdd, japanese Co,,s'd, San Fran
cisco, Cdi.:
Sin: Your favor of February 20, wherein
you call attention to an article published
under date of February IL, in the Eeening
Star of Washington, which purports to
give an account of the sale at auction of a
number of japanese girls at disreputable
house in this city, is duly received. In
reply thereto ! have to say, that there Is
no foundation in fact for such charge. /
am positive that there never was sale by
auction of japanese females, or of any fe-
males, nor would such thing be permit
ted. Respectfully,
r. CROWLEY,
Chief of Police
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-03

DELAWARE HAS Az interesting financial
problem on hand. Ex-State Treasurer
HrRBrRr is S3l,4l7 short, and certificates
of bank stock of the face value of sii7,-
ii0 belonging TO the State are missing.
All of which makes a pretty big deficit
for "A small state
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-03
CURRENT PRESS OPINION.


From the NtW York Tribune
The one great error of the session has
been the defeat of the Elections bill,
which can no longer be passed. The great
merit of the session has been the summary
execution of the Silver bill, which has
been hanged until tits dead. The fanatics
who wanted free coinage might possibly
have carried their point at one time had
they not allied themselves with the
election swindlcrs and vote stcalcrs. The
consequences would have been so disas-
trous that their defeat may yet prove to
have been worth all that 1t cost.
advance, Australia I"
From ne Netc FORK Continent March 2.
To-day there occurs an event which
may prove to mark an epoch in the his
tory Of the Anglo-Saxon race and Of the
world. There mee. to-day In sydney the
capital of New South Wales and the old
est Australian city, representatives from
the various colonies of the island conti-
nent appointed to frame provisional
constitution for federal government of
Australia.
II is not impossible that this convention
may make the I'd of March, 1891, almost
as memorable day as the ith of July,
l7G. II may, perhaps, be celebrated by
future generations as the birthday of n
new nation, second only TO the United
o.ates Oh America III lts Wonueriul devel-
olment ana us magni1cent destiny
Aus'fala is ,ne infant OF civiilzeu coun-
lrlcs, ou, she mas aireauy ATTAINED
grpWth tnat promises 10 make her OIL
COLOSSAL STATURE
A Typical American.
Fran ne Nep York Recorder.
Farm boy. pioneer. miner. speculntor.
a.. l. -
p"nhei, ,iiii,onaire' 'Pl,iiali'hroPis.'sp
man anu pohucian, George Hearst, ma
tive of Missouri and United States Sena-
tor for California, exemplified in his ca
recr the opportunities and characteristics
of American life as strikingly as any man
OF degeneration.
His death is an event in partisan poll
tics, because il will give to the silver wing
of the Republican party an additional
seat in the Senate and will strengthen
the antagonism of that body to the polit-
ical policy Of the Democratic House in
the Fifty-sccond Congress, while adding
one vote to the number of Republicans
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-03

THE PLEASURE WITH which we learn that
the distinguished traveller and author.
PAUL NJ CiINLIu, is going to take up his
residence in this country is tempered by
the report that he intends to lecture.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-03

SrNAroRrLrcT Villas says that Wiscon-
sin is in the Democratic ranks to stay.
Mr.. TiIprN thought he had cinch on the
Gtafn In 1870
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-03

TnE ESTEEMED New York TriJune must
have lis little joke every now and then.
Here are the headlines of one of its arti-
cles in to-day's issue.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-03

CorroN TOUCHED the lowest price ever
known on the New York Cotton Ex-
change yesterday. Not much Mckinley
bill there.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-03

BgN BUTLER THINKS we will have an
other war before long. Itwould give BEN
chance to unbottlc his military repu-
tatiOD.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-03

THERE WERE some municipal elections
in Name yesterday. But who cares for
Maine now
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-03

AMEucA WILL SOON be flooded with Irish
sites" -Four PtRNElIIrRs are coming,
and, of course, MccARrnyITEs and HEAVY
ITEs and all the rest of the ties will be
along about the same time. Their object
in coming is the same as that of most dis
tinguished foreigners who visit us--
lnODeV.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-03

LEADING REPUBLICANS are coming to
the front in California with great rapidity
these DAYS
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-03

twenty years In the pentcntiary. 1t is
great pity that ScuoNnArsEN cannot be
punished in like fashion. He is a noto
rious criminal, and has served at least
one term in the Louisiana pcnitentiary.
The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-03-03

LIT rs norr that this mornings snow
WAS the dying gasp of winter.