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The critic., 1891-02-25
The Posto6gce Department.

The General Postofiice Department Ia on the
square bounded by Il, f, seventh and Eighth
streets. IL is handsome building, although
its proximity TO its larger and bolder brother,
the Patent Ofice, somewhat obscures Its great
size and tends to lessen Its beauty. Its differ
ent bureaus possess great interest to the
visitor, but the Dead Letter ONCE is partcu-
larly the one to be observed. The collection
OF cuItOsities taken from the malls In transit,
as specimens OF the uses to which the Nations
postal conveyances are put, Is both varied
Indian tomahawk to a stuffed kangaroo, Is TO
be seen In this collection, and II is still grow
ing.
The Interior Department,
or as II is popularity termed, the Patent Office,
occupies the two squares between Seventh and
Doric style, and + an admirable speci;
the, Greek styles. y contrasts finely
with the General Postofice, which is Corin-
THAN. the most ornate OF the pure Greek
modes OF architecture. The ouriositles OF the
Patent Office are the model rooms, where
many thousands of ideas have been nate
rlalized and exhibit themselves TO tho gaze In
every stage OF invention. This building, like
most OF the Government oifices, II open to the
visitor from a. m. TO p. m. The libraries
OF the Interior Department are well worthy
OF visit. The great Inauguration ball at
Lincoln's second term took place In the
Patent ONCE.
Marine Barracks Macy Yard.
The Marine Barracks are situated on Eighth
street southeast, betweon q and X. Several
The critic., 1891-02-25
The Louis Home.

nc l<OufS liOWe.
The Louise Home is g beautiful building at
the corner of Massachusetts, avenue and Fiji
teenth street, near Scott Circle. II has ex.
tensive grounds, beautifully embellished, and
to the wife and daughter OF Mr.. W. W,
Corcoran, and Is intended as a home for
ladies of education and birth and refinement,
who have been reduced TO poverty from af.
huenCe.
The critic., 1891-02-25
Dagy Burns Cottage.
Corcoran Art Gallery.

The Corcoran Art Gallery Is at the corner of
Pennsylvania avenue and Seventeenth street,
opposite the War, Navy and State department.
days ffee on other days Except Sundaysl a
small admission fee is charged. This gallery,
although not to be compared with the great
Old World galleries Is nevertheless very
creditable institution for so new a country
as the United States. II contains among other
original objects Powers great statue Of the
"Greek Slave"
The critic., 1891-02-25
The Suste,n of N,imbering Houses.

iHe CySteW " NuW0eIfHy HOUSES.
Numbers are displayed over the entrances
TO- all houses. and the decimal system. as
numbers being allotted 10 each square or
block-commencing at First street west, rum
ming west, First street east, running east, A
street north running north, and A street south
on the right-hand side going from the Capitol,
and the even numbers on tho left-hand side.
The city is divided into four quarters or sec.
tions, northeast and northwest. southeast and
southwest, the streets being designated ac-
cordinglv; those running north and south nu-
merically, and those running east and west by
the letters of the alphabet, the dividing lines
being North and SouthCapitol streets, running
and East Capitol street, and the continuation
on the snmo west Of the Capitol, running due
east and west.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-12
GENrRLL AND PERSONAL.
MISS DRHxEI's rIYIL rows.
An Interesting Ceremony to Take Place il
Pitt-burg on Thursday.


A Philadelphia special: Archbishop Ryan,
accompanied by Cardinal Gibbons, Bishop
Keane and other eminent clersymen of the
Catholic Church. left tlat city Tuesday to A.
tend the ceremony at Pttsburg, when Miss
Kate Drexcl viii take her final vows IN the
Convent OF Mercy on Thursday and devote
her life aud fortune Of over -7,OOO,0OO % me
education and elevation OF the lhdlell
and negro races. Miss DreXcl Is the
daughter of the late Francis \. DreXel'
of DroXcl az Co.. the Well-known
bankers of Philadelphia. About two years
AGO she entered the convent at Plttsourg'
After one years probation she received me
white veil and the religious nalIe OF SISTER
Katharine. According 10 the rules Of the
order she was then placed on tlial iof another
year leaving Der tine privilege OF returning -
the world if she did not feel happy and think
herself able To- endure the hardshnS ana
notifications of her religious life. during
her trial Mis-. Droxcl has felt perfectly happy
and has been most cNact IN the observation Oh
the rules of the order.
About six months $50 Miss DreXcl conceived
fine idea of founding "a new order II sisters ip
bc known as the Sisters Of the Blessed Sacla-
ment. whose work should Do 10 teach the In
dams and negroes Recently she wrote the
rules of the new order and forwarded a. copy
OF the same 10 Rome. where n met WITH the
approval of the Pope and the college oi N"dtu-
nais. The moiher-hoUse Of the new order
viii DE at Audalu-it. "a few mile outside ~
Philadelphia. Attached 10 IT will be q nou-
tiafe. where the Young sisters will be trained
for heir future duti,s. the property upon
which the convent will be luilt consists OF
sixty acres. TIE building viii have
frontage Of 30 feet With a square tower
al tine eastern end rising 10 height OF
ninety feet. surmountcd by a cross. Two
WING each. about forty by one hundred and
twenty feet. will extend north from the main
bullu4. The institution will bc called the
Elizabeth House. Work viii be begun on II
next month. Miss Drevel was in Washington
few weeks ago consulting with the auihofl-
ties i'm reference To- the establishment OF
schools az Pine Ridge and other place, for the,
Indians During thelast gear She has iounueu
A Catholic mission. school and orphanaee for
The colored Catholics OF this city, which are
Al present i'm "a most fouushing condition
undcr tle direction Of the Fathers ot the
Holv Ghost and the Sisters OF Noire Dame,
After her profession sister katherine VIII
begin 20 receive "a number ot young women
iio her order. The rule OF the new order IS
similar 20 that Of the Sisters of Mercy.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-12

HEADACHE. neuralgia. dizAne,s, nervousness
spasms slctpiessnr.s. nrrNuu. olNprtslA' ".ui,
hy the eminent Indian specialist lunclNou' D.
eaees. Or Nile, Pine boots and trial bottles
free Mt owen, a Minor Drug Co., lola Mann
street. opposite poSt0incc. or address the Niles
Medical Co.. Elhhart. ind.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-12
Law Gould's Original Conundrum.

M. Gould was in most iocJlar mood, and
pointing TO gruup ~ black pigs said: LOOK
m thc pigs" aud turning to me muehngly
said. 1--WE got cohuudrum to- ASK you.
"What is it, asked.
ones
GIVE it up / said
We'll You give Il mp pretty quick he sad.
ITS simply becm. Hnr" are more Dlich ol'7
tlan white ones w. Atlanta journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-12

In time for COUGHS. colds. Group, con umptlon
brourhits. hpar .cnes-, and all throat amt lnn-
trouiles. chat l-ft,hioucoT remedy. Dr DAVID
Cough syrup, OF pure pine tar, hoIehopni an
Wild cherry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-12

of Quakers. He received a classical sduca-
ton at the hands of John Grscom. noted
pedagogue Of the period of the second war
with Great Britain. His tastes were literary,
and in later years he was a voluminous contri-
butor 20 the press. writing on topics OF public
interest.
wALL-sTRFET NOTES.
Baltimore capitalists who invested in the
Roanoke Southern railroad have returned
from a business trip over that property. The
line is to be completed from Winston TO Roa-
noke by October LIST. and Baltimore influence
will doubtless be prominent in the directory.
Earnings OF the Memphis and Charleston
for the fourth week Of January 1891, S36 100;
1880. e4l IA decrease. si,979. Month Of Jan
nary, 1891 e1j6 SOL: 1890, sl72, lOl; decrease,
Sl5,207
GENERAL AND PERSONAL.
The four-masted schooner Senator Sulli-
van is being fitted ont at East Boston TO carry
cargoes of molasses In bulk she Will be
supplied with twenty wooden tanks. with an
average capacity of 10000 gallons. subdividcd
into compartments of 5000 gallons each.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-12

,,tc,<ot<,S 80. 1. u. ~. a.. re. AND
s,NrDIINES INQUIRED ARR ~ HI, CLAN
A~p CHOiCE SUN-CUB-D TOBACCOS. IhN
THEM.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-12

urCN0I<'S 40. :. 81. ID. C., FIG. AND
CiEoTINE Sg-N-CI Ii,D ARE PUlL, CLAN
AN CtiOlCE SUN-CJiED TOBACcOs. Ikh
THEM.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-12

TIVE bile is removed the head cleared, and d.
.qe,ti0u restored by Simmons Liver Regulator.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-12

The Rev DR.. $. Parsons presided AZ the re
cent union service of the three associations ~
ministers Of the Methodist, Reformed ana
Presbyterian churches, which was held at
the Presbyterian church. The assembly was
called 10 discus the question How To save
the unevangeiized masses'
Another union meeting viii be- held on the
third Monday in March, and volunteer
speechcs will be made on the same theme
The Protestant Episcopal and Baptist clergy
men will be invited to unite with the present
hndles IN meeting.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-12

No nil or neuscalne potion, but q pleasant
tonic and Iurgatyo is Simnon- Liver Regulator
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-12

Wuuorra doubt this medicine viii cure YOU.
Il mas cured thousands. Take Simmons Liver
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-12

You Get lot
with each share Of fredericksburg stock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-12
GOULD-TERMINAL TRIP.
RESULT or 1T 4 SOUTHERN TRIMS
COyTINENTAL LINE

To he Established, Says Mr.. Inman-Nor-
folk May he the Terminus Of the X. T. sys-
tem-Governor HiiI Says the watterson
Letter 10 Forgery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-12
ID onaANIzr A MusIoAL cLUn.

4 nieco al Welcome news u lovers n music
will be the ntimatiOn that movement Is on
foot in TINS city. with such men as Raphael
Joschy among the promoters, TO organize "a
musical club which shall embrace all the
talent Of the city and afford opportunity for
acquaintance practice and improvement on "a
wide scale. The idea is 10 fashion d after the
the style of the Tavona Club of Boston, which
has proved such a pleasing success. and 10
place the membership fee at an almost nomi-
nal figure, so as to induce al the available
90. Il. ~
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-12

Miss Nellie Gould is said 70 lave made up
her mind never 10 marry TINS VIII oe M
pleasant news TO the many young men VINO
were captyatcd with her during her visit 10
the South
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-12
AN OLD MERCHANT DEAD.

The death Of Richard Lawrence. which oc-
Cured at his residence, 227 eGst fOrty-eighth
street, removes one OF the oldest Of the retired
merchants Of New York. Mr.. Lawrence was
born in Pearl street. this city. on June II,
1900 and spent practically all his life here. the
|, Longest Journey he ever made being TO Saraio-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-12
rrg yIRG1N1A DEBT ADJUSTMENT

Among the passengers ON the Teutomc,
which sailed to-day from this port. was Mr..
Howard Potter. of the firm Of Brown Brothers,
bankers of London, who has been here for
some time negotiating a. the representative OF
the English bondholders with 'ne oonahoil-
ers here for AN adjustment of the Virginia
State debt. Mr. Potter returns home fully
satisfied with his work. and says that he con-
siders the settlement 10 De only question of
legal technicallties.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-12
Mns- cLr,ELANp's :nENcn AocENT.

During her stay at the Hotel Lakewood last
week Mrs. Cleveland was introduced To the
chef OF that establishment. NJ Lapeuuque' by
Colonel Clement, the manager. NJ. iAper-
ruoue does norspeak English. but Mrs. Ciieye-
land found no difficulty in understanding him.
He showed her how the meats were preserved.
and she put her finger daintily upon chop 70
see If il was really cold. After she was gone
the chef said
''She speaks wonderful Frcnch-with a
tr,lo Partisan accent Not one American In a
hundred who speak French can boast OF sllch
a pure accent She was much interested IN
everything and translated what / SAID 10 her
husband"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-12
. NE VI: C7jPP {?
WHY TAKE IT Ar ELL7

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desire 70 live. ItisLa c1rps, sure.
ut"furn on tho light" for a moment Yea
DO lot have symptom but What ssys plainly tAsi
your organs II secret ton arc coessd, youf cical--
ton is imreled. your stomach, liveT and bowels
are torpid. Th, fact il, you have allowed yonri 4
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-02-12

". BagE2 & Co., Dorchester, Mass
The sun., 1891-06-27
The Triumph Of Harvard.

After six years OF struggle. and in spite of
meddling on the part Of the college authors
ties, a Harvard crew has triumphed over Yale
beef and the skill OF the Hon. ROBERT
j. Cook. It is the glory Of that
illustrious professor Of oarsmanship to have
taught Cambridge as well as New Haven.
Like NAPOLEON, he has shown his
opponents how to win. Tho Har-
ward eight that won at New London
yesterday had that perfection Of form
that distinguished the old school Of
Harvard rowing, and in addition steadiness
great one, because the Yale men were OUT
rowed from the first, but tho result OF it
will be welcomed by the admirers Of
rowing because it indicates that in the
next few years the two colleges are going
to be evenly matched. Harvard has learned
to row again. Yale is not likely to for
get while Mr.. Cook remains among
US. With the practice and tradi-
ton OF scientific rowing established
at both colleges, the future contests ought
to be more exciting, and the honors easy.
Yale has had a great career Of victories.
She will not be downcast at the triumph Of
her rival.
Mr.. CHARLES F. ADAMS. Jr.. Mr.. H. w.
KEYEs and one or two other men are en-
titled to much OF the credit Of the victory.
In Mr.. ADAMS the Harvard eight has clear
headed coach, who has definite ideas Of
Craftsmanship and is able to impart them.
The trouble at Cambridge has been that for
the past ten years there has been no accepted
style OF stroke. Having found winning
one, it is to be hoped that the Harvard men
will stick to it. There is no sense in making
continual changes. Perhaps some time the
faculty will allow the employment OF a paid
coach. At any rate there should be one
coach. and the big head in UNDER
graduate oarsmen should not be encouraged.
Let US hope that the statue OF JOHN HAIR
YARD has forgiven his painters. They were
prophets, and yesterday the work OF incar-
nadining was thoroughly pursued at New
London and elsewhere. Events that come
but once In six years may be celebrated
with certain exuberance.
The sun., 1891-06-27

Tho Bcwdoin College Scientific Expedi-
tion Ia about to start for the coast OF Labra-
dor. where 1t will make collections during
the summpr. Tho most interesting feature
OF tho work will be the expedition from
Hamilton Inlet, up the Grand River, to as
certain the truth OF the report that the
most stupendous cataract in the world Is
to be found about 200 miles from the mouth
Of this river -Four members OF the party
will 20 on this expedition.
Only two white men, Messrs. MAcLEAN
and KENNEDY, the latter OF whom was the
manager Of the Hudson Bay Company In
1850, have ever seen these falls, though
much has been heard Of them from the ma
tivcs OF Labrador, who regard the falls with
superstitious dread and imagine that he
who looks on them will soon after perish
According to MACLEAN and KENNEDY, the
waters OF the Grand River fall over the edge
Of the lofty plateau OF inner Labrador and
have perpendicular descent OF about 1000
feet. At tho foot of the falls they are only about
200 feet above the level Of the sea. At the plnce
where the falls tumble over the edge OF the
plateau, the river contracts to u width OF
fifty feet. II the story about the Grand
Falls is truthful, they are no doubt the big
gest thing Of the sort In the world.
Tho Bowdoin party will ascend the river
in boat, dragging It around several rapids
which obstruct the channel. 1t Will engage
the services Of Indian guides, and will be
provlsoncd for six weeks, although 1t is
thought that the trip can be made in half
that time should the weather DO favorable.
Mr.. HoLME, an Englishman, attempted to
reach these falls In 1887. but his provisions
gave out while he was still fifty miles from
the falls, and as fishing and hunting were
very poor, he was compelled to go back.
Geographers are very skeptical about the
height assigned to these falls, and they will
not be surprised II they are found to be at
least 1000 feet lower. If the Bowdoin expe-
dition reaches the place safely. 1t will be
able to make accurate measurements and
will undoubtedly bring home the correct
solution OF the mystery.
The sun., 1891-06-27
"ShnN We Finally be Burned Up!- Ie
Thinks SO.

To rHr EprroR or Tar sus-.nr: Very likely. unless
the Inhabitants Of the earth lint: the quantity Of heat
and electricity, especially the latter in the arts
When We consider that our atmosphere extends but
few miles above and Is thin and that II Its
density the at the surface of the earth II
would reach he,Rh. OF but five m lea and that this
delicate Atmospheric veil 10 most susceptible OF being
affected. the molecules transmitting like lightning
their Impressions to each AMI a that this veil
of two gases and Mir gen, interwov.n In tho
ratio OF four each Of which separate Is Incapable
of aiming fe that this ratio DO destroyed by
mAns tamperinR with the mighty forces of nature;
that by this means the whole body Of surrounding
atmosphere may not only become UNIT 10 10 breathed
but destructive OF all animal and vegetable life In fact
may become inhammable, cons ming ITSELF all life and
even the water-thus leaving our earth dead planet
like the moonin view say Of the possibility of such
ppalnz consequences becomes tho paramount duty
Of guard against the operation Of any and all
tending vitias destroy this wonderful veil
Of air upon which 30 much dependa
True. the cities and larger villages Of all civilized
nations sxpend millions in keeping their streets clean
and in elaborate OF but in the judg
men Of the writer. al, this and labor VIII be
nil II We on destroying oxygen We have for tho
past five for, II one changes oxygen into
he destroys admitting that 1t Ia impossible
TO destroy any element The suojsct is one II the
greatest Importance. J. DAGGtfs
NERIpkS, Conn, June -
The sun., 1891-06-27
How Mr. endorfer Felt When He I.andeS


Ihave very lively remembrance OF the impressions
received the occasion OF arrival In the United
States about ortr years ago 1had become an ardent
admirsr of American institutions. from what had
learned Of them In my college studiea Tho ship that
brought me over scarcely fastened at the dock be.
fore up the nearest street and standing Broad
way near the Astor House. observed the passsrs-by
From their appearance they were mostly who
worked for living but nearly every of them bore
himself he sovereign The expression OF their
eyes seemed to say, II second to mono; thsr. 10
nohi< great ana SO high that cannot accomplish
It and I intend to fight my way" Not speaking
English saw that It would be impossible for me TO
obtain situation whore could utilize the knowledge
acquired during university studIsI and, having
means speak Of took few days later position ~
common laDorsr In a factory. although had never
done stroke OF manual work in my life before. After
few hours my fingers full Of blisters and In
few hours more tho blood WAS running down my hands
but hal been Inspired with the energy that
the eyes OF those men my arrival and continued
not dishear,ened by pains or dincul'ish In work
had received the baptism OF the real American spirit
and proud Of anything a. Of the busters
on my hands In consequence of my labor.
The sun., 1891-06-27
The Rslllon is the Isau..

To EpiroR OF THE suK-Sir: venture to say that
the facts Get forth todav sur under the caption Of
Judgment Invoked" are probably helpful to the
cause Of the Democracy be found anywhere.
All the newspapers that syrpathize with the poor
patient conndinE mi'lsd. lAborng people Of the land
would do we'll to copy It and set II before their readers
in big typs. They are facts that all may plainly
spread out In clear and distinct form They
the reverse of the silver question which is enve.oped
In haze too dense for the mental vision Of the average
layman to penetrate Those facts show the people how
tho money 10 taken from their pockss to the coin
INK OF more silver. they cannot tell whether It would
put dollars into their pockets or not.
10 mo that article Is big help TO our cause
Just the kind We need. clear and distinct sHAvisos.
The sun., 1891-06-27
After the faithfullest OF friends It should
be named DANIEL LAMONT, or DAN1ELLA, as
tho case may be.

The age SO long foretold by poets and
romancers is at hand-the golden age. the age
OF aluminium. the age OF wings and OF ships
that soar through the alr-for at last a pair OF
New England lovers have neglected the swift
steed OF romance. the cosey and familiar
buggy OF realistic novels, and tho swifter but
still moro commonp place railroad Of everyday
life. and have actually eloped In a balloon.
CLARA GooDR1cII. a maiden Of Plttsfield, Mass,
mot WALTER COOPER. He was merry aero-
nau. and she was sweet sixteen. What could
they do but lovep The morning ot pecora-
tion Day. dressed in her brothers clothes. che
stole quietly from her parents house and
joined her lover at the fair grounds. Lovers
have done the.o things before. lovers will do
them ever more. but never lover did what
CLARA did at the Pittsfleld fair. Medieval ro-
nance blended there with tho science OF tho
twehty-f first century. The faithful aeronaut
was there with his trusty balloon. Calamity
he held tho swnyng monster as she stepped
confldinNly into the slender car. Instantly
WALTER and CLARA were side by side and in q
moment were ascending into heaven Of blue
skies and rapture. when in the dim distance
beneath them they deserted the angry up-
turned face OF aged Mrs. GOODRICH. while DAN
CUPID laughed aloud. So near. and yet so far.
they might still hear her maledictions.
but had no cause TO heed them the
swiftest steed In the stables could not
reach them. no telegraph warned policeman
could stay their flight. Would they might sail
forever thus through the serene air! But alas.
even the balloon OF love cannot stay forever at
such empyrean heights. and great may be the
fall OF it when 1t comes to earth. Even now
the griei-stricken but untiring mother is at
st. Louis. Mo-. in1uiring for tho air-borne
wanderers; but what adventures will be theirs
before she finds them. Love indeed teaches
new wiles to each generation in New England.