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National Republican., 1888-01-24
The New District Appointments.

The appointment Of Mr.. John Ross for
postmaster and Mr.. John Blair Hoge as
United States district attorney for the Dis
trict Of Columbia created surprise aud
disappointment among the District Democ-
racy. W have this consolation TO offer them,
however, that their loss may prove benefit
TO the Democracy OF the nation; on the
surface 1t may appear to our neighbors that
they are entitled to as much consideration
by their moneyed contributions as II they
controlled electoral votes. They know
that Senator German got his first financial
aid for the presidential campaign OF 1854
from one citizen OF the District, the snug
sum OF 100000. But this does not count.
This administration is sure OF the past, and 10
only thankful for what is to come. Some
Democrats look upon Mr.. Ross as polit-
ical cipher, some regard him as Mugwump,
others that he is q competent gentleman to
superintend the affairs OF the postoflce,
and will do the bidding OF the District poll.
tlcians. But this appointment has a much
wider significance. 1t means that New
Hampshire must be carried for the Democ-
raty this year of grace at all hazards. 1t
means that the administration will denude
and transfer the patronage from Uncle
Sammy Randall, at Philadelphia, to the
Portsmouth navy yard, OF New Hampshire.
They propose to invite every New Hamp-
shire Democrat temporarily residing In
other states to return to his native heath,
and he placed on the pay roll of Uncle
Sam, and thereby reduce the surplus In the
treasury. In this way a Democratic United
States senator Is TO be made, and the cleo
toral vote OF the state given to Grover
Cleveland. The appointment Of John Blair
Hoge, of West Virginia, as nited States
district attorney is an acknowledgment
that West Virginia needs attention. Tue
two sagacious senators from that state are
we'll aware that IL Gen. Nathan GofT is
placed upon the Republican ticket for the
vice presidency that 1t will produce tidal
wave, that It will be liable to carry
West Virginia, old Virginia, North Caroliua,
and Tennessee, abounding in raw material,
for the Republican ticket. The desire to
| hold West Virginia on the one side and gain
the electoral votes OF New Hampshire OH the
other were the arguments pressed upon the
secure the appointment Of the gentlemen
named. This state Of affairs increases the
distance to the feed trough for the unter-
rifed Democracy of the District. We make
the suggestion in all kindness to the lean
and hungry Democracy that Mr.. Clagett
is fat and sleek both by fees and land
speculation. The President might be
induced to give him rest to
improve his digestion. Massachusetts
Trotter could be exchanged for colored
gentleman from some OF the close states.
We therefore see but little hope for the
District Democracy with this administra-
ton. Our business men who desire better
times and greater prosperity must pray for
the return Of Republicans to power. Then
II the Democracy do not obtain share of
the offices they, as formerly, might obtain a
share Of the fat contracts.
National Republican., 1888-01-24
A Vicious Partnership.

President Foster, OF the Republican
League, pronounces In favor Of sbolishing
the tax on whisky, $50 that the national
government shall cease to be a partner In
that business and for that utterance the
New York World says he deals In Jasmine
politics. The II'orld proceeds to develop
its wisdom by denying that the govern
ment is partner, and ridicullng all who
disagree with 1t.
1t would be easy to place against thi,
World writer the evidence Of other Demo.
Gratis, like Senators Brown and Vance, who
can demonstrate beyond doubt that the
II'ond is asinine in its denial Of fact SO
odtous to them. The Democrats and Re-
publicans alike Of Georgia and North Caro-
lima agree with Mr.. Foster that the govern.
ment is partner OF the whisky ring, and
the senior active partner at that.
But 1t is rot necessary to call evidence of
a fact SO plain. The whisky ring are to-day
using every means to have the tax on the
whisky manufacture retained. Will the
World tell us why? 1t might, but 1t will
not. By the law which taxes whisky the
whole internal revenue machinery of the
government is made to do police duty for
the whisky ring, and rather than that pro-
lection should be taken away they would
pay double the tax now imposed. The
,"pyernment partnership makes 1t possible
for the whisky ring u ivy "a. noe NJ s.9aS Jos iU'
tunes and to control legislation to dan
gerous extent.
AS a means OF reducing the surplus, and
as a means OF promoting morals, the part
nership Of the government and the whisky
ring should be dissolved.
National Republican., 1888-01-24
Independents, Real and Otherwise.

The Boston Journal asks, "Where will the
Independents be p" This is pertinent to
the ensuing national campaign, and is of
some interest, II not on the whole i'm
portant.
II the Journal by Its inquiry would learn
where the Mugwumps will be the informa-
tion would be easy Of requirement. The
Mugwump claims monopoly OF inde-
pendence, and his assumption has i'm
pressed many people into the same delu-
sion. In answering the problem, therefore,
the Alugwump should be considered. His
"independencep consists Of two parts,
about equally divided between egotism and
love for everything English. Briefly, he is
Independent of AmerIcanlsm only. He Is
sampled In the persons OF James Russell
Lowell, George William Curtis, and other
tiple-named regulations Of the past, whose
zeal for British free trade has driven
out the desire for all other kinds
of freedom. The political future OF these
alleged Independents is as clearly fixed as
that OF the most devoted partisan. Against
the best representative Of alministra,
tive reform and protection to Amerl-
can industries who could be selected,
the Mugwumps would tumble over each
other In the wild scramble to vote for free
trade in English goods, coupled with the
faithfuleGt representatives OF spoils.
There is class Of real independent
voters, however, who have at heart tue In
tcrests OF their country, who stlll regard
an honest ballot as superior to the mere
question OF assigning nine hundred dollar
clerkships, whose future it ls important to
discuss. They have at different times
acted with beth parties upon local ques-
tions, and their Influence has been Of the
practical kind, which stands for good
government and industrial prosperity. 1t
is their vote, which at every
recurring presidential election comes out
for Republication, and increases the party
strength by large percentage. What
interest have such men In transferring
their votes on national issues' They may
continue to select fayortes on local tickets
as suits their fancy, but where the Issues
concern the commerce and manufactures OF
the United States, and honest elections to
insure honest representation In the govern.
ment, and freedom from the dictRtion OF the
grog shops, they must be found on the Side
OF the sober, free ballot American policy.
When 1t comes to the practical test the
Republican party can count on It's side the
real independents, who are true element
OF strength, and can well spare the Mug
National Republican., 1888-01-24
Alexaudria nrattara,

The city council meets tonight, when II IL
expected that the question OF lighting the
streets by electricity will be determined
upon.
Mr.. Timothy o. Meara, of New York, to whom
was transferred the Braddock House property
in this city last summer, has sold the premises
to Mr., II. 3. Widdicombe, OF washington, ID. c.,
IL Is understood for consideration of $4,000.
The funeral OF Mrs. Annie Ray, wife of Lieut..
II. ii. Ray, whose death In Omaha has been
previously mentioned in the REPUBLICAN,, will
take place from the residence of her late
parent, Mr. Allen @. Harmon, on South Royal
street, to-day at noon.
=. Yesterday one hundred years ago the Relief
Hook and Ladder Fire Company, Of this city,
was first organized.
Celia Jackson, probably the best known
negro woman in this city, died at the aims.
house on Saturday evening last of pneumo-
mia. Celia has contributed largely to the sup
port of the city government through the
mayors court and will be missed. She Is better
known among the boys as the queen OF FISH
town.
Mr.. Archie p, Maddox, of this city, who is
employed as brakeman on the train which
runs between Washington and Quantico, via
this city fell from. the train while i'll motion
ast evening nearing Quantico and was in.
jured, the extent of which cannot as yet be
nscertained.
National Republican., 1888-01-24
A Startling Fact.

The interview with the Hon. Preston b.
Plumb, printed In the NATIONAL REpUBLI-
CAS- oday, reveals startling iact-the fact
being that after bill became law, with
all the forms required by the constitution,
some one changed a single word by which
the whole tenor and effect OF the law was
altered. How this was done perhaps will
never be known. Why It was done is ap-
parent to every one. That change OF the
word "forn into 'after" has cost the United
states untold millions of dollars, and the
change was made, whoever did 1t, IN the
interest Of the bondholders. The most
searching investigation should be made into
this matter, and Mr.. Plumb deserves the
thanks OF the country for the investigation,
which, reading the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,
caused him to make. 1t will be observed
that Mr.. Plumb's researches have led him
to the conclusion arrived at by the Ma
TIoNAL REPUBLICAN, months ago-that the
! per cent. bonds were payable on call.
National Republican., 1888-01-24
KNIGHTS OF PYTHIAS
Open Their Fair Under Most Encour-
aging Auspices.

aging Auspices.
The first fair and bazar Of Nelson Divis-
ion, knights Of Pythias, opened very au.
spiciously last night at the L Street Skating
Rink. The rink was festooned with aow-
ers, flags, and bunting, and presented fine
appear nee. Around the sides the various
booths .were arranged, while the center
was kept clear for dancing. The attend
ance was large. The booths and attend
ants were as follows:
Cigars-NIisses Ribnitsky and Trouland.
Fancy articles-Mesdames Sardou and
Bergey.
Fruit and candy-Mrs. NJ. Swan and
Misses Emma Terrence, Fannie Carroll,
and Annie Acton.
Fancy goods--Mesdame Daughton and
Snyder, and Misses Daughton, Taft, and
Sanney. -"
Aprons-Mrs. Ports and Kiss Gordon.
Peanuts-~Nlisses In9iie Laughton, Nettle
anu My Frank.
Jacobs well-Mlsses Julia Ourand and
Shackclford, and Mr.. Wiley.
Ice cream-Mesdames King, Ourand, and
Aaron.
Dining room Mesdames Bunch, Smith,
Louis, Nan, and Spindler.
The voting booth was In charge OF &. w.
Hurley, Prof. Freye, and L. Stearns. The
articles were numerous and costly and both
useful and ornamental. The principal
articles were: Piano, valued at $1,000;
printing press, $3.50; ice cooler, 800; X. Of
z. uniform, coffee mill, side board, set OF
jewelry, new Howe sewing machine, bed
room sets, parlor sets, &c.
There were other booths, but owing to
the late hour OF the reporters visit full
particulars were not obtained. The fair
will remain open until Feb. A.
National Republican., 1888-01-24
SECRETARY AND MISS BAYARD
Give Their First Card Reception of the
Season

Season.
Secretary and the Misses Bayard held
their fret card reception of the season last
evening. Miss Bayard wore ball dress Of
corn-colored corduroy velvet, with spray
of roses on the corsage; Miss Florence Bay
ard wore heliotrope gauze, garnlshed with
knots OF uncut heliotrope velvet; Miss
Louise Bayard, white Grape and silk. The
house was the hospitable, charming, aud
delectable place It has ever been, where
the guests were tonored to go, and enjoj ed
the distinction heartily. The dining room
was open from the beginning, aud was
tbroDged all the evening. Light refresh
ments and an excellent punch WAS served
Some Of those present were eX Gov. aud
Mrs Carroll, Minister and Mrs. and NJ IS
Carter, Secretary Whitney, Mr.. Angel,
Hon. and Mrs. Henry Edwarde. the Cat
nese minister and suite, Hon. and Mrs. Jas
L. Campbell, Miss Owens, Mavroyerie Bey.
Mrs. and the Misses Pattern, Minister and
Nine. Guzman, Senator and Mrs. Palmer,
and Senator and Mrs. Dolph.
Senator and Mrs. Mcpherson gave a din
ner party last evening Of fifteen covers In
honor OF Justice and Mrs. Matthews.
Mrs. Washington Mclean was assisted
yesterday at her reception by Mrs. Gen. U.
S. Grant and Mrs. Bugher. Mrs. Mclean
wore trained gown OF pearl brocade,
with panels Of garnet velvet. Mrs. Grant
sat upon sofa, where the people were
presented to her; she wore dead black silk
Mrs. Bugher wore crimson faille, and pre-.
sided over well furnished table OF dain-
ties. The callers were numerous and the
afternoon most enjoyable.
The charity ball that takes place Wednes-
day promises to be one OF the most brill
liant spectacles ever seen In Washington in
ball room. 1t will be contributed to by
all the society people and high officials Of
the city.
The Bachelors Club gave Its second ger
the guests, and DR.. Ruth led the german.
Mrs. Gen. P. II. Sheridan will not be at
home TODAY,
National Republican., 1888-01-24
VIRGINIA STATE NEWS.

Prof. W. W. Smith is IN New York work.
ing for the endowment fund of Randolph
Macon college.
The city Of Richmond is said to need
three things at this time. A ilrst-class
hotel, an independent newspaper, and a
clean city government.
An electric light company has been or.
ganized at South Boston, Halifax county,
and a committee has been sent to examine
the electric works at Norfolk.
A pickle factory is about to be started In
Botttourt county. This county now leads
all the counties In the state In canning es-
tablishments, there being now thirty-two in
operation.
A bill has been introduced IN the legisa-
ture directing the sale OF the states In
ttrest In the Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac railroad. This ia the only railroad
in which the state has any interest.
National Republican., 1888-01-24

The united Democracy In the House Is
daily illustrating to the country the facility
with which 1t can pull itself apart. In no
one instance has IT been able to accomplish
q stroke Of business 10y itself, and to all ap-
pearances during the whole OF the ensuing
session It must appeal for Republican help
to rescue II from itself. The one gratifying
feature OF the present Democratic reign is
that conspicuous inefllciency combined
with malicious mischief to furnish con-
spicuous reasons for turning the rascals
out next fall,
National Republican., 1888-01-24
pw@MoUNT VERNON AVENUE AssoCI.
~ ALTON.
EXECUTIVE BOARD.

EXECUTIVE BOARD,
Washington-Mess L. W. Fox, JEFF Chan.
dler, Wm. E, Clarke, VIM. NJ. Gait, Henry A.
willard
Alexandria county-Messrs. Frank Hume,
Harrison Hatch, +. X. Windsor, jackson L.
Sickles, DR.. G, Wythe Cooke.
Alexandria city-D. A. Windsor, Park Ag-
new. Robert Portner, F. A. Reed. and ]. 4.
Beckham.
Fairfax county-warringto Gillingham,
Nathan W. Pearson, Maj. George johnson,
Walter Walton. and Stacey Snowden.
OFFICERS.
Hon JOHN B. sMooT, Mayor Of Alexandria,
President.
Hon. HENRY A. WILLARD, Washington, d.
c., Vice President.
=, Hon. NJ. B. HARLOW, Alexandria, Va,
Hon. Z. W. Fox. NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,,
Washington, D. c., Corresponding Secretary.
PERMANENT COMMITTEES.
On Charter, Legislation, and Permanent
Observation-Disclosures L. w. Fox, JEFF Chan
dler, ]. e. Sickles, F. A. Reed, N. w. Pearson,
Stacey snowsaaa,;- J. j. Z. 2e1shaazn, and W. E.
,,oR'Right OF Way and Permanent Location Of
-Efount Vernon Avenue-Messrs.. +. r. Wind
sor, Park Agnew, e. W. Fox, w. e. Clarke,
Frank Hume, George johnson, +. A. Reed,
and w. Gillingham.
On Ways, Means, and Finance-Messrs.
Frank Hume, w. NJ. Gait, DR.. G. Wythe Cooke,
d. A. Windsor, Robert Portner, Harrison
Hatch and w. Walton.
National Republican., 1888-01-24
PICTURES OF MEXICO.
MIR. w. A. Croifut in tho Land of
Pulque and Cactus.

Pulque and Cactus.
One of the most interesting Of the many
papers and lectures Of the Travel Club this
season was that of Mr.. w. A. Croffut last
evening In pleasantly desultory discourse
or series Of sketches on Mexico and the
Mexican people. The speaker presented
pleasing views Of the Gulf of Mexico in its
sunny woods, Of the plateau from Vera
Cruz to the capital, of the flowers and
foliage, the picturesque people, and their
odd ways and peculiar lives, and other
phases and appearances Of the country.
But he also gave bold, graphic descrip-
tion Of Mexico as II was before the con-
quest, of the misery, peonage, slavery, and
lgnominy to which the people have been
subjected by their conquerors, and Of the
heroic struggles to throw off the yoke OF
servitude, contrasting the clean .limbed.
athletic aborigine with the deiormed or
crippled native that is now to be seen, as
the legacy of Spanish conquest and civil
iZation, by which comparatively happy
people numbering thirty millions has been
reduced to less than one-third the number,
which has no party, no politics, no vote,
and very little representation in state or
national government. The lecture was
series Of very beautiful and of very bold
sketches, which may excite criticism but
which had attentive hearing and made deep
impression upon the large audience as
sembled to hear the always earnest speaker
that Mr.. Crofrut is. Mrs. Gordon will pre-
sent paper next Monday, IN which some
account will be given of Mexican traditions
and legends.
National Republican., 1888-01-24

OrR Republican friends OF the House and
Senate would do well to remember that
Republican caucus In presidential year
is good thing to have to make a solid
Republican vote on new questions Of grave
political moment. In the absence Of 1t
many members feel at liberty to Ego as
they please" because the precedents allow
them to do so, and the caucus alone binds
the members of the party.
National Republican., 1888-01-24

CONGRESS has been in session nearly two
months, and the deficiency appropriation
bill for the last fiscal year has not been
passed. There are large number of labor
ing men interested in that appropriation
who are sadly In need OF their money,
They expected relief within few days
after the assembling Of Congress, but 1t has
dragged we'll into the second month Of the
session, and still these creditors of the gov
ernment cannot get their hard-earred dues
They hope the Senate will do what Demo-
cratic House has refused
National Republican., 1888-01-24

ONE HUNDRED AND sIXTY.FoUR Demo
Gratis in the House OF Representatives have
voted against the right Of petitIon-they
have denied lustlce-they have refused to
permit an investigation-they have dared
to say to the people, you shall not inquire
into the election OF Carlisle. Those OF
them who live north OF Mason and Dixon's
line have an account to render to the honest
workingmen OF the country The books
will be balanced on the lst day of next
November, and those Democrats who delled
the win of the people will be allowed to
stay at home.
National Republican., 1888-01-24

SENATOR FRYE poured another volley OF
hot shot into the Presidents free trade
fortress yesterday. In its practical sug.
yestions and illustrations, no political
speech delivered in the Senate for long
time exceeds that which he delivered. His
exposure OF the Presidents Illogical theo-
ries and unpracticable "remedles" left the
free trade champion in very ridiculous
situation. Senator Frye's speech should be
read by every citizen.
National Republican., 1888-01-24

The office Of sergeant-at arms Of the
Senate is sought after by certain gentlemen
believing that change can be effected.
Upon examination we find that Sergeant
alarms Canaday has the confidence and
support OF the Republican side of the
Senate, and will not be disturbed.
National Republican., 1888-01-24

Mr.. ESLoE, OF Tennessee, WAS very
anxious to expunge from the Congressional
Hcr0rd the fact that the Democratic chair
man Of the committee on elections had re-
fused to permit Mr.. Tnobe to file an aill-
davt asking for leave to controvers the ex
~ -, :e est;mony introduced by Mr.. Car
Ps'u>-. P,'. .1lr. Crisp's letter is of record
, iisir' oS; NJ "tt2ejs not to be blamed for
,ts nU" onr,o,r I % on ,h,s- 9Th lect, the "damned
spot will not outn
National Republican., 1888-01-24

The Richmond Times advises the Demo-
Gratis of the south to surrender principle
and patronage for the chance Of success.
OF course they W III follow the first part of
this advice. Principles don't amount to
much with southern Democrats.
National Republican., 1888-01-24

THE Hon. Samuel j. Randall used to
WELD the party lash with yigor, and he
appeared to enjoy life. Has life become a
burden since? Or does the snapper make
pleasant music as the lash lovingly en-
twines his shoulders
National Republican., 1888-01-24

THE firm OF Cleveland Carlisle ~ Mills
Is still doing business at the old stand.
One Of the firm was in danger, but the party
lash, vigorously applied, has saved him.
The American people will, when they get
the opportunity to speak upon the subject,
continue the firm Of Cleveland, Carlisle &
Mills, but not in the business they are now
engaged In or at the old stand. After
March 1, lNSa each of these gentlemen will
march forth from the positions they now
hold and be unable after that time to
threaten American industries or wicld the
party lash upon recalcitrant Democrats.
National Republican., 1888-01-24

Henry CABOT LODGE is to be most
heartily congratulated. He is the recipient
Of Bourbon abuse all along the line. The
finest fruit is borne by the tree which the
greedy rufllan clubs.
National Republican., 1888-01-24

hands they will shout "amensn The once
great Democratic party is at the feet Of one
man. IL has no choice.
National Republican., 1888-01-24

The older Democratic statesmen are
slow TO admit that Mr.. Cleveland is maxi
ing the chalk line which they must all
walk this year, 1t Is rather dlsagreeable,
10 be sure, but they must sooner or later
come TO time. Mr., Cleveland has renoml-
mated himself. He has written the Demo-
cratic platform. He has announced who
must be the confidential managers of the
campaign. TO all these commands the
Democratic chiefs must submit. They are
now anxiously inqulrlng II Mr.. Cleveland
has named the place where they must hold
their convention to record his edcts. II
he demands any further humiliation AT their
National Republican., 1888-01-24
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SENATOR CHANDLER must be doing good
service for the Republican party, otherwise
the Democratic papers Of the south would
not abuse him so.
National Republican., 1888-01-24
A Child Suil'ucated,

New YORK, Jan. 2),-In fire in Charles
Smiths house this morning his youngest child,
aged years, was suilOCated 10 death.
National Republican., 1888-01-24
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National Republican., 1888-01-24
Germanln rNrannerohor Entertainment

The friends of the Germania Manuerchor
were entertained with a theatrical perform
ance last night at Edels Hall. "Lorle, or the
BerlincT In the Black Forest and 1.-THE
soiTee," were the pieces played. This was
enjoyed.
National Republican., 1888-01-24

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