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National Republican., 1888-01-04
A Ouestion Anayered.
The New York World Of yesterday con.
tains the following paragraph.

The New York World OF yesterday con-
taius the following paragraph:
A municipal election was held in Jackson,
Miss, yesterday and the negroes refrainod
from voting For the first time in fourteen
years Democratic mayor was elected. What
does this mean, Mr.. John Sherman?
As Mr.. John Sherman may not feel In
clined to answer this question, the Ma
T1oSAL REPUBLICAN will answer for him.
Presumably tho World is in search OF infor-
nation, which we are always happy to i'm
part.
Here is dispatch from jackson, Miss,
dated Dec. %, 1887, aud printed In the Mem
phis Audldncho OF Dec. 2s:
Alta meeting of the Jackson Democracy held
tonight the following preamble and resolu-
tions were submitted as the unanimous report
of the committee:
Whereas the Democracy OF this city recog
suffering a Republican administration I'm the
capital city of Democratic ttate, and having
determined to no longer submit thereto; be 1t
therefore
R,s6irCd by the Democrats OF the city of
Jackson in mass meeting assemblcd), That we
tonight nominate candidates for mayor aud
aldermen and hereby avoT our purpose to
Rcs0lred, That the chairman of this meeting
appoint n committee of one hun1re TO see that
the ticket Is elected.
The above resolutions were adopted by &C.
clamation, with a whoop, The young men
have organized young mems "White Mans
League" The determination of the white
people to overthrow the present Republican
regime is expressed in every white face you
see, except few benetlciaries of the present
administration.
Offers OF assistance have been received from
the young Democracy Of quite Of number OF
adjoining towns, who are ready to respond al
a moments notice, If their presence is needed
10 prevent the massing of the negroes against
the whites at the polls. There Is no doubt OF
the success Of the ticket. The oaiy fear Is Nd'
| he obginacy Of The opposition IN continuing a
.fgM a,rtddy los, 10 them, and IN whirb their only
chance OF UinHiRg coutd possibly rest is in dssiRg
ne negro rote, may culnina,e IN a bloody riot,
This city has experienced no such times
since the revolution Of 1876. The election
occurs Monday next.
The World will observe that the Demo-
Gratis OF jackson, Miss, made no con.
cealment of their intentions to prevent the
Republicans from voting at any cost or
| hazard, and assistance was offered from
neighboring towns. A white mans league
was organized. The negroes know what
that means. The World should read with
care the lines italicised above. They tell
the story and answer the Worlds question.
The election in jackson means that major
ity Of its citizens were prevented by threats
of violence from attending the polls, that
the Democratic minority might obtain
power. They have gained control Of the
United States by that method, why should
thep hesitate about little municipality
National Republican., 1888-01-04
OFFENSIVE PARTIsANsuIp.
Extent OF the Fault Was the Taking
of N IIttle Soap

The lighthouse board has received the
report of Commodore Benham, U. S. N,
who was detailed to investigate charges
preferred by Mr.. Henry o. Reeves against
Wesley II. Squires, keeper Of Great West
bay light station, Long Island. The
charges were that Squires is an offensive
partisan, and that he repeatedly forced the
Democrats under his control to vote against
their principles; that he appropriated to
his own use government soap, &C., and
that he allowed his light to 60 out, and
was otherwise negligent Of his duties.
Commodore Benham sums up his report as
follows: ION reviewing and considering
the testimony find nothing to sustain the
charge of offensive partisanship; nothing
but one doubtful statement as to the misuse
of a bar Of soap, and insufficient evidence in
the matter OF neglect or absence. The
failure Of the accusers to prove anything
of themselves, and to offer only hearsay
evidence as the ground Of their charges,
the ignorance Of the case claimed by per-
sons referred to, and the motives of some
Of those who appeared before me makes it
impossible for me to reach conclusion
other than that the accused Is not guilty of
the charges against him. find only few
questionable circumstances of years ago
recorded against him, and renewed against
him at intervals. ! regard TIE charges as
frivolous, and my Recommendation Is that
the case bc dkmissed." The report has
I6een approved by the board.
National Republican., 1888-01-04

hazards, and hints at race conflicts as one
OF the means to carry the next eiecc....G2.
Desperately It clutches at straws aud ex-
poses It's ugly deformitles In the hope OF
salvation through audacity.
"Whom the gods would destroy they first
make mad" How well this fts the Dam.
ocratic situation. Evidently the gods in.
spired the Presidents mad raid upon this
American system, and, as II th,t were not
enough to arouse Democratic destruction,
they have filled the Democratic press with
frantic cries for help from every agency OF
political crime Democracy staggers under
the weight OF its infamy.
National Republican., 1888-01-04
BIscbor Concert,

The second concert of the BischolT
course will occur on Friday evening OF this
week at the Congregational Church. Its
principal feature will he the piano recital
which was at first advertised for the March
cone !rt, but which 1t has been found more
convenient to give at this second concert,
and which the management trust will be as
acceptable now as then. Oar advertising
columns give the programme for the piano
forte entire, and lovers OF this class of
music will do well to examine the rich treat
in store for them. DR.. Louis Mas is one
OF the best living opponents of the wide and
varied range of musical expression OF which
the modern pinnoforte is capable, from the
delicGCy Of Chopin to the souistirring
chords Of Beethoven, Both these, together
with Rubinstein and Liszt, and the latter's
arrangement OF some Of the original themes
OF Schubert and Meudelssohn, are ali rep
resented in DIR, MASS programme for Fri
day evening. This will also be varied with
vocal numbers by Miss Kidwell, Mrs True,
and Miss Nellie Wison. Those who were
unable to secure seats for the season will,
II they 90 early, find about $50 seats on
benches round the gallery and on the floor
In front. The admission is so cents, and
the doors open al Z O'Clock.
National Republican., 1888-01-04
A Still Small Voice.

To those gentlemen who imagine that they
would conciliate the Prohibitionists by up
holding the internal revenue tax, we re-
spectfully commend the following para
graph from the Ioice, OF New York:
The fact seems to be that the tax, opposed at
first by the liquor dealers as a burden, has be.
come 10 them bulwark OF protection. Mr..
McQuade says the tax keeps out competition.
Kentucky congressman from distillng dis
tricts are unanimous in favor of retaining the
tax. It's operation, in this respect. is precisely
that Of high license. The Chicago Tribune oe->
clarCs that while the liquor dealers OF tEM
city opposed the Harper high llcGay9bill they
are now heartily IN favor o5 n. Mr.. Madden
believes there would bead more liquor drank
without the tax than with ii. We believe
nere would be less, aud for these reasons-it
would be a less profitable business to larg,
capitalists; the business would not be pushed
as it is; the expensive attractions thrown
around such bars as the Hoffman House bar
would largely vanish; the political power ofthe
liquor dealers would be curtailei, since their
organization aud combination would be vastly
more diiiCult. We shall oppose to the death
every scheme, under whatever name it goes
which makes the saloon source of revenue
to the public treasury We are Teoiced to
know that the W. ct Union has taken the
same ground.
And the Hon. John j. Littleton tRepub-
llcanl says in the Nashville Rcriew:
1t is probably true that majority of Repub.
lcans in the state are opposed to the principle
CT prohibition could they believe that the
moral and social ends sought TO be accom-
plished could be reached by any other less ex-
treme methods. ] have held with this class.
l do not indorse prohibition as the only remedy
possible for existing evils. But there is one
thing certain There must be an end to saloon
domination. 1t has come to this that the
average Democratic saloon man Is not content
TO exercise the ordinary prerogatives Of citizen
ship and abide with decency the results, but he
iancies himself boss, and with bold potency
strives to dominate in all public affairs. A
logical adjunct of the saloon is the gambling
hell, and the two inharmonious combinations
usually control the community in which they
are permitted to exist. | repeat, there shall
be an end to this. | have held and still hold
other less extreme remedies possible, but no
matter what the remedy, the evil exists, aud
am going into the tight against II to stand until
conquer or die In the honest endeavor.
will not cayil about the means Of overthrow.
ing II.
National Republican., 1888-01-04

ANY income from taxation In excess of
expenditures ia equivalent to decrease of
the money in circulation, OF the units carry
ipg values, and that means necessarily q
fall prices, commercial disaster, and wide
spread suffering among the industrial
classes; hence the imperative duty resting
upon Congress TO adjust our income to our
expenditures. The idea held by some dis.
tingushed men that our expenditures
should be adjusted to our income might,
II c6nIed out, temporarily alleviate the
condition Of trade, but II would be SO de-
moralizIpg In its effects as to be OF greater
danger than even an ever-increaslng sur
plus; so that the general welfare and the
public prosperity alike demand q reduction
Of taxation. The only question is whether
it Is 10 he done 10y destroying our American
protective system or by remitting internal
taxes. We Insist that the latter alternative
is the only fair and statesmanllke policy,
National Republican., 1888-01-04
THE MILL STARTS EARLY.
Mrs. Catherine q. Fegan Obtains the
First Divorce this Year.

The first divorce for the new year is that
OF Catherine G. Fegan, nee Stuart, from
the bonds Of matrlmony with James NJ.
Fegan, granted yesterday In the equity
court by Justice Merrlck. The bill was
filed by J.. Cabell Williamson, as solicitor
for the wife, Oct. 26, 1887, and stated that
the parties were married by Rev. Father
husband willfully deserted his wife. She
further charged that from Aug. /, 1884, he
was an abltual drunkard, and from that
time up to the date Of the abandonment she
was treated with great cruelty. Through
his Incorporate habits he lost his position
and did nothing toward providing her with
the necessarles Of life, and she Is being
supported by her father. She also receives
permission to resume her maiden name.
National Republican., 1888-01-04
All Persons Admonisbed,

A proclamation was issued yesterday by
the President adm monishing and warning all
persons against selling or exercising any
authority over the lands lying between the
north and south forks OF the Red River, as
the commissioners of Texas refuse TO con
cur In the report OF the commission ap,
pointed by the President, that the south
fork is the true Red River designated In
the treaty between Spain and the United
StofaG
National Republican., 1888-01-04

COUNTRY REAL ESTATE FOR SALE.
225 acres of ground at Fort Foote, Nd, hand
somely imp, $4,000
.,2O0 acres improved, at Warrenton juno ton,
Va.
2l2 acres, near Clarksville, Howard Co., Nd,
improved. $4,000.
25 acres opp Alexandria, Va, near the
Government Magazine.
For sale or exchange, 19l acres, Loudoun
Co.. Va, fh, lirs, barns, &c.
20 acres, imp, miles from city, on 7th st
road, 81, 500.
40 acres. improved by frame house, 0 rs, OIL
Asylum road, ~ miles from Anacostia cars.
100 acres, improved, on Glenwood and Bla-
densburg roads, 80 minutes drive from city,
$4,000.
40 acres ~ miles from Bennings' station,
improved by l0.room house, &C., $1,000.
HOUSES FOR RENT
National Republican., 1888-01-04
Navy Department Changes.

Mr., Benjamin W. Hanna, private secre.
tary of the Secretary Of the Navy, has been
transferred from that position to the chief
elerkshIp in the bureau of provisions and
clothing, while Mr.. A. w. Fletcher, for
merly chief clerk, takes the vacant place in
the SecretaTy's office.
National Republican., 1888-01-04
A Change of FIncshIn.

The Secretary of the Navy has Issued an
order for the United States ship Lancaster,
flagship OF the South Atlantic squadron,
now az MontevIdeo, to proceed TO the
Mediterranean for service as flagship Of the
European station IN place OF the Pensacola,
which has been ordered home.
National Republican., 1888-01-04
Appointments by the Doorkeeper,

DooIkeeper Hurt made the following
changes In lis ofllce yesterday j. s. Cut
tino, folder to succeed Charles NJ. Davis,
promoted to chief clerk OF folding room;
d, II. Cover, messenger, Vice Ambrose
Hoener, removed A. \, Mckee, page, vice
William Waldo, removed,
National Republican., 1888-01-04
81. NJ CO.." correspondent Of the Albany,

y, Y, ImCS, says;
WASHiSGroS, Dec. 20, The Republicans
have begun quite carly to prepare for the pros
identIal campaign Of next year II one may
judge by eUoiscthey make. Leading
and many of the most prominent Republicans
from all parts Of the country, temporarily IN
Ibis city, have organized two cluBs-one
called "1he Republican National League"-a
tony" organization with an expensive social
club house, to become member of which 70.
quircs a formal application upon which a
ballot Is taken, and If elected, the applicant
must pay $50 initiation fee, and s2j yearly
dues, This is the club which entertained and
banquetedth the National Republican committee
when II held It's meeting here on the sth In.
stant, and Is intended to be general head
quarters for the "hg guns" of the party when
they come TO Washington ana desire 10 confer
with each other IN q private and social way.
National Republican., 1888-01-04
R1xs4 MOUNT VERNON AVENUE AssoCI-
kS ALTON.
EXECUTIVE BOARD.

EXECUTIVE BOARD.
Neutrality-suspicious. Il. w. Fox, JEFF Chan
der, VIM. L. Clarke, VIM. NJ. Gait, Henry A.
Alexandria county--Messrs. Frank Hume,
Harrison Hatch, +. X, Windsor, Jackson E.
Sickles, DR.. G. Wythe Cooke.
Alexandria city-D. A. Windsor, Park Ag.
new, Robert Portner, +. A. Reed. and j. T..
Fairfax county-wMrngto Gillingham,
Nathan w. Pearson, Moi. George johnson,
Walter Walton. and Stacey Snowdep.
OFFICERS.
Hon. JoHE B, SMooT, Mayor OF Alexandria,
Bos. HESRy A. WILLARD, Washington, D.
c., Vice President.
Hon. NJ, b. HARLOW, Alexandria, Va,
HoS. i. W. Fox, NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,,
Washington ID. O., Corresponding Secretary.
PERMANENT COMMITTEES.
On Charter, Legislation, and Permanent
Observation-Disclosures. L. W. Fox :, JEFF Chan
dler J. L. Sickles, Y. A. Reed, N. w. Pearson,
Stacey snowden, ]. T. BeckhRm, and w. e..
On Right OF Way and Permanent Location OF
Mount Vernon AyenuemMessrs. F. r. Wind
sor, Park Agnew, j.. W. Fox, W. E. Clarke,
frank Hume, George Johnson, Il. A. Reed,
and W. Gillingham.
on Ways, Means, and Finance -Messrs.
Frank Hume, w. NJ. Gait, DR.. q. Wythe Cooke,
ID. A. Windsor, Robert Portner, Harrison
Hatch, and w. Walton.
National Republican., 1888-01-04
PranarInr for Goa.

The naval inspection board, OF which
Rear Admiral Jouett is president, will meet
in New York this morning for the purpose
OF inspecting the United States ships Treu-
ton, Enterprise, aud Nipsic, reported as
being ready for sea.
National Republican., 1888-01-04
WANTEn---HEIp.

wv TANTED-CooKs, WALTERS, NURSES,
w chambermaids, drivers, parlor maids,
porters, salesmen, copyists, ladies' maids, bell
BUSINESS AGENCY, 402 18th at. N. W. "a
National Republican., 1888-01-04
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4
Ainuaeuents.

NAI1oSAL-DuH opera Company.
sLBAUGH's-"Allan Dare"
KLRNAS's--Ballen Il Hart.
BIjou-Joseph j, Bowling.
TIE MANASSAS PASoRAMA-l5th st. & 0hioa
National Republican., 1888-01-04
WhNrnn-EMPL0YMRNx.


NY ANTED--BY A COL0RED WOMAN
w place as cook or chambermaid In pri.
vate family; good references. Rear OF 1911
18th 81, N. w, 1b
National Republican., 1888-01-04

n<Ss-s. THE COLUMBIA BRICK COMPANY.
special meeting OF the stockholders of the
Columbia Brick Company will be held at the
office of the company at Waterloo station, Va.
on THURSDAY, JANUARY II, 1888, at 1890
noon, to act upon the proposed lease of the
works ior a term of ten years and upon any
other matter that may be presented.
s. w. CURRIDEN. Secretary.
WASHINGTON, ID. O., Dec. II, 1SS7-30 days I'd.
National Republican., 1888-01-04
WANrEn---RnnMs.

yXTANTED = ROOM AND BOARD, OR
w single room, In nice family, aud .desir-
able location, at s5 TO 81 per week, by highly
respectable gentleman, best references Ad.
dress A, Republican ONCE. 40
National Republican., 1888-01-04
PROPOSALS.
DRoPosALs FOR PAPER FOR THE PUB
Lie PRINTING.


DRoPosALs FOR PAPER FOR THE PUB.
l. Lie PRINTING.
Scaled proposals will be received until JAN
uARY a. 1883, at 10 o'clock a. IN for furnish
ash of Of February % W isss % the SAID Proposals to be
opened before and the award OF contracts TO be
made by the Joint Committee Of Congress on
public printing to The loves. and best St bidder
mittee reserving to itself the right to reject any
and all bids, as It's judgmentof the best In
teTess Of ne @ may dictate
tity, and quality OF the paper required, accom-,
panied by samples and blank proposals, and
giving the regulations with when bldaers
III. E. Benedict, Public Printer, Washington,
The contracts will be entered into for sup
needed during the year, and no more.
The estimated quantities set forth in detail in
the schedule comprise:
60, ,0C0 reams machine. finish printing paper,
10000 reams machine'finish printing paper,
1000 rcams sized and super. calendered
printing paper, "a x32.
1000 reams sized and super-calendered
printing paper, 80 As.
Il, 200 reams sized and super oalendered,
different sizes.
23,7G0 reams white writing paper different
sizes and weights.
5000 reams colored writing paper different
sizes and weights.
l,2CO reams cover paper, different sizes aud
weights
500 reams manila paper, different sizes
and weights.
0000 pounds OF best plate paper, different
sizes and weights.
10000 pounds map paper, different sizes
and weights.
800 reams coated wood-cut paper,
different sizes and weights.
1000 reams tissue paper, 20 x 30.
10 200 DOundH artifpial parphmput. liiIAr.
entsiZes.
10000 pounds glazed bond paper.
1900 900 sheets card board, different colors,
sizes, weights, &c.
By direction OF the Joint Committee OF Con-
III. e. BENEDICT,
Public Printer.
naa nj
National Republican., 1888-01-04
FOR RHyT---R00yga

LNoR RENTAL $50 PER MoNTH-PAR-
a. lor, bedroom, dining room, and kitchen,
completely furnished, including piano apd
sewing machine. Call after 4 p. m. at 2l45H II
st. N. W, 7.B
National Republican., 1888-01-04
NEw YORK, IA December, 1887.


This youthful pianoist composer has created
peliect iuIoTe wherever he has appeared.
His marvellous playing is the sensation OF the
times, and musicians everywhere pay him the
homage due to divine genius; The Weber
piano. which Hoimaun uses exclusively in his
concerts, has fairly shared the boys wonder
fil success, and his charmingly written letter
oflhanks to Weber amply proves his apprc-
citation OF the magnificent piano he plays. Hof
mann adds another name to the long list OF
great artists whose careers are linked with
that of the Weber piano.
SANDERS Il STAYMAN, SOLE AGENTS,
9Si L st. n. W, Washington, d. c.: IS N.
Charles ST., Baltimore, Nd. 1917 Main ST.,
Richmond, Va. ia3-St
National Republican., 1888-01-04
Hoods Sarsapariila
SPEoYAL NOTICES
rSs-THE MUSICAL PRODIGY,
JOSEF HOFFMAN,.

JOSEF hOFMANNs
Who will play in this city Jan. aud IL has
recently sent the following letter to Albert
Weber, the great plano manufacturer:
TRANSLATION.
WINDSOR HOTEL.
My BEAR Mn. WEBER.
! much regret that cannot already thank
you in the English Language for the masntfl.
cent instruments which you have placed at
my disposal for my concerts.
Only the powerful tone, the beautiful sing.
ing and carrying quality of your Instruments
render my Appearance in tie Metropolitan
Opera House possible, and until now have
fQ1nd no Instrument whose Tone, Touch, and
MusCaf Properties were so sympathetic TO me
as those OF your pianofortes.
Gratefully Yours,
JpZIO HOFMASN.
National Republican., 1888-01-04
LEGAL

DATRICK O'FARRELL, ATToRNEY-AT-
Il Law, 1919 F street northwest. Residence,
1881 street northwest. ocl6ly
National Republican., 1888-01-04

frEle copies FOR one year ......,.t... zoe
Clubs Of ten for one year or clubs Of ave for ,,
LNo yeHfH...s. .s.....,.. 70 w
Extra copy mailed free to party securing the
club. Postage paid.
National Republican., 1888-01-04
For SAL8

TNOR sALE--AT A LOW FIGURE, COUPE
I and harness; in good condition. Apply at
6S Defrees st. S-5
National Republican., 1888-01-04

hich includes the contest OF the next Presidential
Election.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-03-24
CENTER.
Lost His Left Hand-Negro Boy Accident.
ally Killed.

Lest His Left Hand-Negro Boy Accident.
ally Killed
Correspondence Of the GAzette.
CENTER, Tex, March 21.-This morn
ing one of our best citizens, Judge A. R.
Chandler, had his left hand cut of by 8
saw st his mill, near town. He fell near
the saw, which was moving rapidly at
the time, and sustained other but slight
er injuries. He is being treated by the
doctors now.
Saturday evening, as 8 negro boy
about nineteen years Of sge was playigg
with negro girl who had gun in her
hands, the gun was discharged, ki!Iitg
the boy instantly. This occurred neAf
the town of ShelbyvIlle. At the inquest
Thursday it was clearly shown to have
been an accident. The deceased was 8
stranger, having come. from Louisiana 8
few weeks ago.
a stock company hss been formed to
erect telephone line from this place to
Teneta, our shipping point on the Hous-
ton, East and West Texas Railway, dis
tant eleven miles. 1t is expected to put
it up in three weeks, and to have the
wire in operation at once thereafter.