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National Republican., 1888-01-25

GEN. BRAGG, the newly appointed minis
ter to Mexico, has been at the State Depart
mtnt several days receiving instructions as
to how he shall conduct himself at the
Mexican capital. He is required to appear
very reserved and aristocratlc toward our
Mexican friends. Not to mix with the
people, and hot to assume any social re-
lations outside OF diplomatic circles. lie
is expected to represent the dignity oAsahe
State Department In most formal manner.
II is deemed proper by Mr. Bayard to place
such restrictions on the new minister from
bis past experience with Gen. Jackson, the
first Democratic minister, and Sedgwlck,
his confidential ambassador, and the late
minister, Mr.. Manning. Gen. Bragg is said
to have been selected on, account OF his
cold, phlegmatlc disposition, and his record
as true Democrat, brave soldier, and
prohibitlonist. There is no danger of cap
turing Gen. Bragg with Mexican pulque.
II be ever drinks at all it will he the straight
Democratic draught OF old bourbon.
National Republican., 1888-01-25

TIE Republican National Committee was
Nuiloiilcd ard charged with the duty Of
Ircylling plan TO insure fair election OF
delegates in the District OF Columbia to
the National Convention. At the meeting
held on The Sth OF last December the com
mittCe was requested to make an order for
the registration OF the Rcpt bicans in this
District. aud TO hold an election by ballot
3ulire the day. II this duty had been
performed By the committee themselves
instead Of dcputllng the District
Central Committee to act, the bulllol-
ing ard frauds perpotratcl at the prim-
sry meetings might have been prevented.
The mob that assembled at Willard's Hall
yesterday was simply a disgrace to repub.
iican institutions.
Two sets Of delegates will appear at Chi.
cago to represent the District OF Columbia.
The duty OF determining what delegates,
II any, shall be admitted to the convention
will be Investigated by the committee on
credentials and decided by the convention
itself.
National Republican., 1888-01-25
a Growing Policy.

When the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN pro-
nounced in favor Of the total abolition OF
the internal revenue system as soon as 1t
can be safely done, It was regarded as a long
way IN advance Of the time. But since
then events have proved that the time was
ripe for the change, and was awaiting lead.
ership to develop the plan.
The abolition Of the whisky tax Is re-
form which all dIslnterested people will
welcome just as soon as safety to the
national credit will Justify it. 1t Is In the
interest Of temperance, as the Christian
Temperance Union aud the National Anti.
Saloon Organization declare. 1t Is in line
with correct business principles, as Is shown
by the advocacy " the New York ualon
League, aud various commercial bodies.
1t is the true Republican doctrine, as the
protests Of the Democratic machine and tie
whisky ring testify. The best aud most
steadfast Republicans are daily declaring
themselves for this policy which sooner or
later must prevail, aud many OF them are
now more enthusiastic for the repeal OF the
whisky than OF the tobacco tax.
The Republican party should 90 forward
In the campaign with this whisky tax re-
peal inscribed on its banner. II is policy
at once economical, Just, aud promotIye OF
honest politics, because 1t will dispense
with an expensive official machine; It will
rid the country OF an odlous system of
espionage and petty persecution, and 1t
will strike heavy blow at one of most
corrupt and corruptlng monopolles that
ever preyed upon politics and society. The
Democratic administration, the Democratic
House, and the whisky ring stand In the
way Of any reform at this session of Con-
gress, but the return of the Republicans to
power will insure some measure Of relief
from the abhoTent domination Of the
whisky ring,
This Is a nugget of truth which the
National Republican., 1888-01-25
Rich Gold Fields,

The Bonner gold mine is one of the richest
mines in the state of Georgia. It has the rep
u,Rtion Of being one Of the richest east OF the
Rocky mountains for surface gold, aud there
ale number Of gold quartz veins running
through the proPGFly, which will pay hand.
sOme!y to worR. The Bonner mine consists OF
1900 acres, and there is not square foot o
surface dit on this land that does not show
gold In pannlug Shafts have been sunk on
this place, some Of which have considerable
depth, and the deeper the shaft tue richer ana
more prO!,taLle The work. Gold was disGOV
cred there lomc fifty years ago and since that
time there has ht en- at least $500 10 taken or
There has been as much as SIS O day to hand
made by the Od-laShiOned way of pInning or
rocking the surface. At the depth Of thirty
feet The dirt is much richer, and pays better IL
pannlng. Nohlng like improved or fast ma.
chineTy has. been worked I'm the mine. The
best mineTalOgists have speut months nvesti,
gatirg the samples OF ore aud other indications
of gold on this celebrated place, and after a
careful investigation have pronounced the
very earth pregnant with gold. At the United
states mint the gold from thi, muc Is pro-
LOunCed nearly pure, being finer than auy
ether mine south,
National Republican., 1888-01-25
SEASON OF GRAND OPERA.
First Appearance This Season of the
National Opera Company.

The annual season OF grand opera by the
National Opera Company will be opened at
the New National Theater on Monday
evening, Feb. g, and will consist OF seven
performances With Saturday matlueel of
grand opera In English. Mr.. L1cke's com
pany has made au extensive tour OF tn
west, and returning east has just CONCLUDED
a successful engagement of two weeks In
Boston. The company is everywhert
spoken of as by far the best for artistic
work that has been organized under th
familiar title Of national opera. New
singers and new operas are promised among
the attractions OF the opera season. Emma
Juch, Bertha Pierson, VIM. Ludwig, a ID
other fayorite singers of former seasons
will be heard again with pleasure, and
among the artists who will be heard here
for the first time are two OF the most famous
tepors Of the operatk world, Eloi sylvia,
the great dramatic tenor, and Barton Me-
Guckin, the famous English tenor.
The following is q list OF the principal
singers who Will be heard duriuc the Ni
tional Opera season: sopranos, Emma Jdch,
Bertha Pierson, Amanda FaDris, and Char
lotte Walker; mezzo sopranos and con
traltos, Clara Poole. Helen I.ulug, VI.
Agnes Perring, and T. Smith; tenors, Eloi
sylvia, Barton McGuckin, Charles Bissett,
and Joseph Pache; baritones aud bassos,
VIM. Ludwig. Alya W. Stoddar5, Andrew
Black, VIII am Merton. Frank Neita, aud
George II. Broderick. The company num
bers 20 person2, and ineluI,s q chorus Of
seventy-five voices, ballet OF forty dane
ers, and an orchestra Of Gfty musicians
Gustav Heinrichs is the musical directol and
Wm. Hook the stage director. The roper.
toire includes the "Queen OF ShsOa,"
"Nero," Tannhauser," "Loheggrin,"
"Faust,n "The Huguenots," }" "The Flying
Dutchman,n &c. The list Of performances
for the opera week, with complete T-stc,
&C., will shortly be announced.
National Republican., 1888-01-25
Prod of Pic Iron.

The official statistics of the American
Iron ard Steel Association make the total
production of pig iron In this country last
year 7,lS7,2OG net (?,00O lbs.) tons, an in
crease Of S2l SIS over the output OF 1856.
OF last years output 4,270G35 was
luminous and 2,33s,3SJ anthracite iron,
the balance apparently being charcoal iron.
The make of Bessemer pig is given as
2,ll1,595 net tons, and of spiegelesen A.
sos tons. The stocks Of unsold pig at the
close of the year were to total of no less
than 337,6l net tons. The greater portion
of the Increase is doubtless mill grades and
Bessemer iron. The number of tons OF
1000 pounds produced by the states in lsS1
is rs follows:
National Republican., 1888-01-25
NO COMPROMISE Likely
In Regard TO Erecting the Abutmeuts
of tile Eastern Branch.

The Secretary Of War is ia receipt OF
communication from the Pennsylvania Rail
road Company proposing certain changes
they desire TO he made In the construction
Of the Eastern Branch vladuct, and Offering
to make satisfactory arrangements with
the contractor for that purpose. The GOV.
eminent engineers, however, do not seem
to be at all satisfied with the company's
proposal, and, 10 fact, do not care 10
consider II, for the reason that the con
tractor is compelled by law to carry out his
contract to the letter. This effort
to effect compromise Is re.
garded as an attempt on the
part Of the railroad company to gain time,
but Gen. Duane, chief Of engineers, said yes.
terday that the Injunction proceedings which
were temporarily suspended TO allow this
matter TO be settled would now be pushed
as speedily as the law would allow, aud
that the work upon the structure would be
further prosecuted in the early spring.
National Republican., 1888-01-25
a business Problem Practically Con-
sidered.

sidered.
1t lsa fact beyond question that virtue
takes to itself strength through the terrors
created by vicious example. This rule
holds as well In business and In politics as
in society. 1t has been remarkably illus
trated during the last three years OF DEM
ocratic iule, when the practical application
Of Democratic policies has aroused new
and extraordinary interest In the pro-
gretsive and practical policies Of the Re-
publican party.
For ten years the Republican party has
tried to restore American commerce by
the only means practical. 1t has pointed
out the futillty OF the alleged Democratic
plan for restoration, the proposal to admit
foreign ships TO American registry free
The out aud out Gift OF ships in addition
to their free importation would not accom-
plish restoration. No line OF ships, run.
ming solely upon their own merits, can
long withstand the competition OF another
line sustained by subsidy. And the sole
question for consideration is whether, TN Ter
such a condition, the United States goverI.
mvnt will place It's merchant marine upon au
equal footing with its foreign competlto
This problem has been persIstently presented
hy the Republican party, supported by the
experience OF commercial bodies; but the
Democratic camor for free trade IN ships
has overpowcred all the Arguments OF
reason ard closed the cars Of one house
Of Congress to the facts Of history.
TIE repressiyc Democratic policy has
reen in fun force for three years, intensified
ly MIR. Nilas's absurd refusal TO allow
American vessel owners the small advantage
which Democratic llouse reluctantly al
mittcd in the postal appropriations of the
forty eighth Congress. That policy has
shown the utter impcssibiity of a CONNER
cial revival except through legislation. 1t
hts awakened new interest 10 the political
these Of the subject. Merchants aud man.
uiacturers, who have suffered from the dis
ordinations Of foreign ship owners, have
discovered that they can obtain fair service
only through American lines, and Aneri-
can lines have no chance of success unless
the Republican policy can be enforced.
The meetings Of the Shipping and Indus
| trial League and of the National Board of
| Trade in this city last week spoke aloud
the new voice of the country on this sub
ject. Men who have heretofore hesltated
TO adopt the Republican policy now have
openly pronounced for it, and men who
have been opposed are ready to try 1t as ar
experiment. AS mild and limited form
Of subsidy, by way OF liberal allowance
for ocean postage, all business interests
are practically united upon it.
There is chance to signalize the year
lssS bya substantial beginning of mari
time revival. WIN it be accepted? So far
as 1.-The Republican Senate is concerned,
there can be no doubt. win the Demo
cratic House and MIR. Cleveland consent to
so far occupy Republican ground as to help
inaueurate new era in the foreign COM
merce OF this country?
II not, 1t is quite certain that the next
President and the next Congress will
respond 10 the demand for relief which the
languishing American marine is justified ii
making.
National Republican., 1888-01-25
WHERE LAWYERS AGREE.
In Discussing the Tempting Menu oI
the BANQUET Table.

IN DlsCuSslDE inc keHplluE "chu VI
the Banquet Table.
The legal lights of the District Bar Asso
citation had Vh.ir aNlual banquet at Wlllari's
Hotel last night. The long tables fairly
groaned beneath the weight of tempting
viands, and was also made radiantly beau
tiful through the efforts Of Florist Small.
Mine Host Staples, as indefatigable as ever,
saw that no one was upprovlded for. Ex-
District Attorney A. s. Worthington, presi-
dent OF the association, presided with much
dignity, and, after the extensive menu haa
been discussed, the following appropriate
toasts were proposed and happily responded
to "The Supreme Court OF the United
States,n response by Justice Matthews ::
"The Court OF Claims" Chief Justice Rich
aIdson; "The Supreme Court OF the Dis
trict Of Columbia" Justice Mefrlck; "The
Bar of the District" Col. Enoch Totten.
The honored guests present were Jus
tices Matthews ana Harlan, OF the United
States Supreme Court; Chief Justice Rich
ardsop, OF the court of claims; Judge
Weldon, Chief Justice Bingham, and Jus.
tices Merrlck, llagner, and Montgomery,
of the supreme court of the Districts eX
justices Wyhe and Macarthur; Hon. ID. b.
Culberson, of Texas, ana Hon. John j.
Hemphill, of South Carolina.
National Republican., 1888-01-25

ard "the people are not yet ready for that
policy which the Democratic party is trying
to force upon them by stealth and deccp.
tlon.
The people are not ready for free trade,
but they are ready for the issue, and it can.
not be longer concealed In the fumes and
yerbiage Of aftor.dlnner rhetoric or elastic
campaign resolutions. 1t must take the
blows direct, aud they will fall thick and
To-
National Republican., 1888-01-25
NioIntInr the PonsIon I,aw..

Inc commissioner oil pensions has been ad.
yised that the grand jury at Albany, N. y, has
found eight indictments against Mary Ellen
Cross, Annie Cross Charles Salisbury, aud
susan salisbury for violation of section 6i3S OF
the Revised Statutes OF the United States in
connection with the pension claim OF Mary E
Van Alstine He has also been advised that
Oscnr u, Barber was on the 2Sd instant seu-
fenced IN the United States court at Spring.
lield, ILL.,, to two years in the penitentiary for
forgery in connection with the pension case Oi
Ida J, Grant,
National Republican., 1888-01-25
TIE pYTIIIAN FAIR
Grows in Favor and becomes Popular
with the Public,

A large crowd Visited the + Street Rink
sgoin last night, tho attraction being the
fair and bazar Of Nelson Division, Knlghts
Of pythias, aud. like the preylois might,
were warmly received, and, on leaving,
found their purses lighter than when they
entered. The articles on sale az the booths,
the shooting q liery, the paddle scheme,
and, above all, the seductive smiles OF the
many pretty ladies engaged IN soliciting
votes for the various articles, proved too
much for the visitors, and the treasury OF the
Knights correspondingly became richer.
The arsenal band rendered enliveninr
music at intervals and at 10 p. m. dancing
was general Gen. John Smith, com.
mander of the Uniformed Rank, X. Of F.,
OF Nebraska, was present In full uniform.
and seemed to enjoy himself hugely. rnls
evening Washington Division, X. OF F.,
will lie present In full force and uniform,
and later on the Continentals and other
bodies will be present.
Voting on the various articles has begun
and gives promise of being prosecuted With
vigor. The following are the candidates
entered for the various prizes; Piano, MIS-
a. Crandall, Mrs T.. Raum; baby carriage
r. Kelley; printing press, o. II. RyneS, G
Il. Nenable, Wm. Rlodan, j. r. Rlsden;
o. Il, VI. pin, W. II. Bargbausen, II a
Ray; brakeman's pin, Z. IL. Phillips; gents
gOIu Watcn, IL. Mltcuell, W. y. NEWTON,
Samuel Hunt; coffee mill, E. W. Ester, r.
I. Newton; ladies' gold watch. Mrs
J. p. Smith: boys printing outfit
VIM. Heuricb, G. &. Cox, +. r..
Conroy; diamond ring, Mrs. Fry; man
tel, j. B. Miller; X. of p. uniform, r.
+. Cooksey, d. Peters, d. Rothwell, Chas.
Dietz, +. w. Waterholder; silver service,
Mrs. A. G. Moore; ice cooler, 7. L, Conroy,
i. Ennis; bicycle, j. b. Daughton; sewing
machine, Mrs. l.. Il. Barbour; silver pitcher
Mrs. A. Lorcb; Il. OF q. T.. uniform, Il.
Hannem3p, y H. Greer, \ Arbruster, z
Legion of Honor pin, Mrs O'Brien. l.. Nun.
helm; silk dress pattern, Mrs. Spindler; X
Of p charm, Miss S. Pennebacker, G. Stauif,
j. ID. Lewis, A. d, Bagby.
a horse and buggy, valued at 500, will
be rallied off at the close Of the fair; tickets
80 cents each.
National Republican., 1888-01-25

THE lion. Daniel j. Ryan, Of Portsmouth,
ohio, who was temporary chairman OF the
Republican Lesgue convention, is promi-
nently spoken Of as the Republican caudI-
date for secretary OF state for Ohio. Mr..
Ryan is a young man, who has won hi; way
TO the front in the ranks of the Republican
party OF his state by ability OF the first or.
der and RepuJlicani:m without taint. lie
will honor the position II chosen for Il.
National Republican., 1888-01-25
Total.....,,,....,...",,,...... 1lsI4,

y remarkable feature is that, despite
the enthusiasm OF journals in that section,
the south figures to the extent of only GS,-
600 tons in the total increase of So SIS tons
for the country. In Tennessee the output
enlarged to the extent Of $1,000 tons, and
In Virginia 10000 tons, West Virginia fell
of 10000 and Kentucky $4,000 tons. The
increase In Pennsylvania was 39l 1923 tons.
National Republican., 1888-01-25

By an amost Inexcusable inadverteuce
"u interview with the Hon. Ralph Plumb,
representative from the eighth congress
sioIal district Of Illinois, was credited to
the Hon. Preston i. Plumb, senator from
Kansas. 1t is due TO both gentlemen that
this correction should be made, for Repre-
sentative Plumb is entitled to the credit of
having made discovery that will result in
enabling the disposal Of the surplus in
IaIlug the debt.
National Republican., 1888-01-25
LOST IND Found.

7 osr = TUESDAY EVENING, JAN. 2l,
IL near the corner of and 10Th sts, a blue
terrier, with white head; answers to the name
of Irouve; had on collar and tag, with blue
ribbon bow. Handsome reward If returned to
2Sl7th ST., opposite State Department. 0-25
r OST-ON THE 20TI A BLACK AND.TAN
i 4 dog answers TO name of "Waddie - tag
No. 1913. Return to No. is Grant Place and re-
ccivo reward. O.l5
National Republican., 1888-01-25
sPAIN,s WORLDS EAR.
An Excellent Opportunity ca Increas'
the United states Trade.


NEW HoRK, Jan. 2i.--Emile l.. Blum aud
Antonia Cuyas, ir, having been appointed
by the United States government aud by the
general council Of the Spanish information Il
exhibition their respective delegates to pro-
mote the attendance Of American mauutac-
turtrs at the worlds fairn to be held at
Barcelona in April OF this year, say in au
address to American manufacturers that the
proposed "world's fair" offers an excellent
opportunity for increasing the volume OF
trade between the United States aud Spain.
The Spanish minister In Washington, the
Spanish consuls In the United States, and the
Spanish chamber OF commerce In New York
are oil willing to aid, to foster the CONNER
mcrcial relations between the two couu.
tries. Steps have been taken for the estab.
lishment OF q regular line of steamers be.
tween New York and the principal ports OF
Spain direct, and II is hoped that American
manufacturers will not be slow In accepting
Spain's invitation to exhibit the products
OF the wonderful progress aud achieve
ments OF this country.
The exhibition will be the first "world's
fair'' ever held In Spain. IL VIII be opened
with impressive ceremonies on the Sth OF
April next by her majesty, the queen
regent, and all tho high functionaries Of
Spain. 1t will comprise everything Within
the vast scope Of agriculture, industry,
scierce, ard arts, and is open to the pro
duets OF all nations. 1t will be located 10
Barcelona's beautiful park and adjoining
grounds, occupying an area Of l25 acres.
Besides the main building-an immense
fan.lke structure with radial and semi.
circular gallaries devoted to the exhibits
OF genera! nature-there will be O large
number Of magnificent buildings for special
displays. An appropriation of 100000
has been made for medals, diplomas, and
other prizes to be awarded by iuries to the
best articles on exhibition.
National Republican., 1888-01-25
Jurors Exeused and Aceented.

Messrs, George y. Chittenden, O. A. Aiker,
and Walter r. WheOtey were yesterday cx.
cused from jury duty in division No. of the
circuit court, and Messrs. Johu G.. Weide, John
c. Parker, and @. X. JudsOn were accented as
Jurors in the second division,
National Republican., 1888-01-25

SENATOR FRYE accepts the programme
laid down by the NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,
last summer, that the duty on sugar, which
is tax because it Is "for revenue only"
le removed and a bounty paid to sugar
growers, or that the internal revenue laws
should be repealed.
National Republican., 1888-01-25
MOUNT VERNON AVENUE AssoCl
h-S ALTON.
EXECUTIVE BOARD.

thECOllNE DoAhD,
waghington-Messrs. L. w. Fox, JEFF Chan-
dler, VIM. L, Clarke, VIM. NJ. Gait, Henry A.
Willard.
Alexandria county-Messrs. Frank Hume,
Harrison Hatch, f. X. Windsor, Jackson u.
SiCklcs. Or. q. Wythe Cooke.
Alexandria city-D. A. Windsor, Park Ag-
new, Robert Portner, +. A. Reed. and j. 7.
BCckham.
Fairfax county-waIrngto Gillingham,
Nathan w. Pearson, Mai. George johnson,
Walter Walton. and Stacey Snowden.
OFFICERS.
Hon. JOHN B. SHOOT, Mayor OF Alexandria,
President.
Hos. HrHRY A. WILLARD, Washington, D.
c., Vice President.
HON. NJ. B. HARLOW, Alexandria, Va,
HON i. W. Fox, NAT1oNAL REPUBLICAN,,
Washington, D. O., Corresponding Secretary.
PERMANENT COMMITTEES.
On Charter, Legislation, and Permanent
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. L. w. Fox, JEFF Cham
dler, ]. L. Slckles, i. A. Reed, N. w. Pearson,
Stacey snowden, ]. I. Beckham, and w. e.
Clarke.
On Right OF Way and Permanent Location Of
Mount Vernon Avenue-Messrs +. X. Wind
sor, Park Agnew, L. W. Fox, w. E. Clarke,
Frank Hume, George johnson, f. 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., 1888-01-25

Demociats OF Virginia and North Carolina
will do well to take home and cherish.
When they shall face the demand to re.
elect Mr. Cleveland, what answer will they
mako
National Republican., 1888-01-25
The bIerChants, RItIea.

At special meeting Of the Merchants
RlGes, held last evening, Mr., Isadore saks was
chosen an honorary member ofthe company.
The commGndlls becoming very proficient In
the manual and will give good account OF
themselves.
National Republican., 1888-01-25
PeCuIia

To itself in many important particulars, Hoods
SarSaparlla is different from and superior to any
other medicine.
Peculiar IN combination, proportion and prep.
ar0iion of ingredients, Hoods Sarsaparlila pos.
sosscs the full curative value Of the best known
remedies Of the vegetable kingdom.
Peculiar in It's medicinal merit, Hoods sarsapa.
rilla accOmplishcs cures hitherto unknown.
Peculiar in strength aud economy Hoods Sar-
salarilla Is the only medicine of which can truly
be esaid, " 100 doses one dollar" Medicines in larger
and smaller bottles require larger doses, aud do
not produce as good results as Hoods Sarsaparih
Peculiar In its good name ut home - there IL
more of Hoods Sarsaparila sold IN Lowell, where
II Is made, than of all other blood purifiers.
Peculiar in lt3 phenomenal record of sales
abroad no other preparation has ever attained
such popularity in so short time. Donot be I'M
dueedto take any yotherpIeparation, BesurGtoget
Hoods SarsapariHla
soldbyall druggists. sli six fors5. Prepared only
by c. !, HOOD co., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass
100 Doses One Dollar