The critic. (Washington, D.C.) 1890-1891, 1891-02-10
EDITORIAL PERSONALS.

Both Sarah Bernhardt and Grover
Cleveland object strenuously to any refer
ence to their extra adipose tissue..-Tolcdo
blade. t
II the Vice-President of the United
States Is nothing more than q figure-head,
he should be employed to take the census
of fthe country.-Neic Orleans Picayio,e.
The Western Democracy needs two or
three Gormans.-hdnsas C;fy Times.
How would one German suit the West
ern Democrats, to begin with2-New YORK.
Sun.
One of Wagners operas has been pro-
dnced in Rouen without a murmur Of
disapproval," which is more than could
happen in some parts Of this country
Matt Quay has opened his mouth topre-
diet that "it will be Cleveland and Blaine
in 1892" Now let the prophet predict
when, he will clear himself of the New
York Worlds charges against him. Chi-
cdgo Times.
ingalls, as Secretary of the Treasury
Windows shoes, and could meet his rent
by letting three-quarters Of the apartment.
--New York Herald.
General Miles says his only ambition is
to command brave men. That is the
kind of Presidential candidate he is.-
Boston Herald. 5l
Senator-clect PETER has beard to the
waist. How the Washington zephyr will
blow through the unshorn Pelfcr!-At-
ldntd Consultation.
II Is said Of Senator German that he Is
so cool, nervy and self-possessed that it is
impossible TO surprise or disconcert him.
Were he, in the midst of a speech, to put
his hands into his coat-tail pocket and find
in it California earthquake Matching out
Idaho cyclones he would so ON with his
remarks as unconcernedly as If he had
only found cough Drop Chicago Inter-
Ocean.
The Republican party has confidence
that the President will make wise de-
cision and not yield point to the silver
men. Should he determine after looking
over the field to send the name of John
Jay Knox to the Senate the appointment
would be hailed as one Of unusual strength
and fltness.--Bg1ato Express.
"Pottair? Pottair? Haven't heard OF
her" This is the cruel way in which
| Nine. Sara permits herself to speak of q
rival Cleopatra. Boston Post.
| The art of being grandmother is now
| Nine. Bernhardts role. She will often
long while she is in America 10 see that
| dear baby-her son n's.--B Boston Transcript.
New York is full Of prominent people,
| conspicuous among whom is M. Alphonse
| Asp of Paris, who is one of Nine. Bern
hardts most famous supporters TIE Con-
| fiiient.
Senator German hasn't gone TO sleep
! because the Force bill has been side.
tracked. lie is Watching that old rattle
trap switch engine, the G.. Frisbie Hoar.--
| atlanta Consultation.
| Sir Julian Paunccfote is very anxious to
deny his interview on the Bering Sea de-
cision. It's not 10 be wondered at with
the fate of his predecessor, Lord Sack
VILE before his eyes. Chicago Inter- Ocean.
The New England States are repre-
sented in the Cabinet by Blaine and Proc
tor. The Middle States by Tracy and
Wanamaker, and It would seem as II the
| President would naturally look 10 the
West for his Secretary of the Treasury.
No men have filled the place with more
distinguished ability than such Western
men as Chase, Sh1man and Window,
and we have the same kind of material
still ON hand Chicago f',fe'. .0eean.
Congressman Taylort Chicago boldly
| proclaims that he bought silver after the
! present silver law was passed and sold II
al profit, and that he III only, sorry that
he did not buy more OF ". Taylor may
not have an exalted idea df the decencies
of statesmanship, but he Is business,
] strictly business, - Cl1petaadl lffess.