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National Republican., 1888-01-12
AMUSEAIENTS.


"EIINIR or LOVE" AT THE NATIONAL.
The Ideals gave an admirable performance
at the National last night. The opera was
Donzetti's "ElixirIof Love-" and the cast in
cluded the Washington favorite, Frank Bax-
ter, as Nemorina. He was in excellent voice,
and he met all the vocal demands of the part
with the ease and facility of an accomplished
artist, Nor was he deftie on the dramatic
side. In fact the impersonation was so we'll
maintained that Mr.. Baxter more than con
ilTmed the good impression he made in "The
Daughter of the Regiment on Monday night.
Miss Avery as AdinH, Mr.. Clark Gs the Scr
geant, and Mr. j. w, Herbert as DR., DulCa-
mara are deserving of high praise for clever
and effective work, Tonight, Carmen, with
Next week the rnnce of maglolsns Herr.
mann, viii present one, OF his irdnitHblo and
startling exhibitions. He will be assisted by
Nine, Hermann, aud the novelties he will IN.
trOduca includes his BLACK Arr" aud ia
Cocoon" Seats are on sale this morning,
ALBArGH's GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
0lgc audiences have attended Mrs Lang
Iy's performances Of "As in II Looking Glass
The play viii hold this stage during the nc.
mailidcr of the week, and II matinee will be
given on saturday.
peGlS Her repertoire tor The week will be us
follows Monday aud Thursday evenings
Maggie, the Midget TneElay, "JOnc Eyre"
Wednesday, "ianchonn Friday, Pearl Of
BrCain' Saturday, "Little BlTgf. o." seats
arc Oh sale this morning
HARRsS DGJOU THCArGr.
The attendance on "iler Atouement" this
week has been largo, Onl the production has
been generally approved. Two performances
will be given daily during the balance oil the
week
NcXt week, Miss Matte VI9kc-s. seats on
sale this morning,
KEE"AS TUENTER.
Of course the Karnell combination ls nlllng
the house and OF course the entertainment /.
one Of brilliant VpTieiy novelties
Next week the knily suldpnC BuriGsGue ana
Novelty Company viii apponr This troupe Is
exceptionally strong in burlGsluo and variety
lGyOrles.
WONDERLAND.
Large audiences have visited Won ieraud
during the week, ana the Australian Speciality
Company has made an excellent impression.
Next week the stage Will be occupied by the
Clara de We're Company Of comedians. The
cuIi0 halls are extremely interesting.
SOrES.
Manager i. b. SchOeHel OF the Boston park
ILoater wasGt the National fheater last night.
Nj j. y, Barron Is ia the city IN the Interests
Of MiA Maggie Mitchell.
National Republican., 1888-01-12
Cross-Road Lawyers.

The Democratic congressman from Ala
bama can read the following from the
Birmingham Herald with such feelings as
are suggested by being called "cross.road
lawyers by one prominent citizen and its
being Indorsed by one Of the livest Demo.
cratic papers in the state, that is usually y
correct in its diagnosis OF character:
prominent Alabamian, recently inter.
viewed by an eastern paper, when asked why
Alabama, manufacturing state, sends
free traders to Congress, replied that
politics In this state are monopolized d
by cross-road lawyers. There is too much
truth in this assertion. Our prac.
tical men, those engaged in the material de.
velopment OF the state and its manufacturing
progress, are generally engrossed with busi-
ness affairs, and leave public matters to the
idle takers. This latter class are generally
influenced by demagogue motives, and such
opinions as they may honestly entertain are
based on theory. Our practical men should
give more attention to politics, and seek to
exert greater influence on public affairs, and
the result would doubtless be different. And,
too, we should have some of these practical
men in Congress.
National Republican., 1888-01-12
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A Strong Republican Team.

EDITOR NATIONAL REPUBLICAN: A few
days since you invited your readers to ex-
press their views concerning the best presi-
Dental timber available in the Republican
party to- day. AS sure as the sun rises on
the day next after the coming presidential
election 1t will illumine the wreck of your
great party unless there be absolute har-
mony both In the selection of candidates
and In the work OF the campaign.
With harmony pervading the rank and
file OF that grand political organization
whose sublime patriotism saved the Union
against the present masters OF the Union,
and with John sherman, of Ohio, and
Roscoe Conf!ing, Of New York, as its stand
ard bearers, the most brilliant campaign Of
the century will be fought, and tri-
umphant victory wrested from the Democ-
racy, the benign influence of which will not
die with this generation nor In generations
to come. But, Mr.. Editor, remember this
impressive truth. These eminent leaders
viii surely be defeated If nominated, unless
the friends OF Mr. Blsine and the ardent
supporters of all other candidates drown
personal preferences and factional strife In
a flood tide of party patriotism and labor
"with all their hearts, with all their minds,
and with all their SOULS" In concord aud
harmony, for the final result. This method
will succeed. There is no other method
which can make success possible.
c. +. L. RICHARDSON.
National Republican., 1888-01-12
A Statue for Gen. Zachary Taylor.

Hon. George D. Wise, of Virginia, has
introduced bill to erect an equestrian
statue to ex.Presiient and Gen. Zachary
Taylor, one Of NirgInia's sons who rose to
The highest position In the gift of the peo.
pie. Gen. Taylor was born In Orange
county, Va, Sept "a, 1851, and with his
father, q revolutionary colonel, removed to
Kentucky In l7S5. In lS0S he was appointed
by President Jefferson lieutenant of
Infantry, and had, for some years, com
mand Of the military forces in the west. In
1851 he settled with bis family at Baton
Rouge, La. Was made general and had
command OF the American army In the
Mexican war, in which he fought the de-
cIsiye battles. In 1915 he was nominated
by the Wings and elected President; was
inaUgurated March, 1919, and died in
Washington July 0, 1850 While so many
no more distinguished citizens have had
monuments erected to their memories, Mr..
Wise will be commended for proposing, in
this euduling way, TO perpetuate the mem
ory Of "Oid Rough and Ready.n
National Republican., 1888-01-12

"FuRNACE AND FACToRY,n an industrial
paper printed at Birmingham, Ala, con
tains the following pertinent paragraphs:
Ir,e raw material means the continuation of
the sIGcp tor ages OF the untold mineral wealth
Of the south.
The war destroyed the wealth of the south,
laid waste her broad fields and scattered desc
latien broadcast. The war over, the untold
mineral wealth OF the south was brought into
development promising the richest regions OF
the world. The infamous Golden Club policy
introduced now would he more fatal to the
south than the devastations of the war aud
leave US in a more deplorable condition than
Oul country was when that dire conflict ended.
Such policy is at enmity with every interest
Of our people. Its advocates are the deadliest
enemies we have ever encountered.
Protection to American labor is the founda-
lion stone of American prosperity, national
wealth, and national prosperity.
The miner needs protection against foreign
eTs as the manufacturer does against the pauper
labor of Europe,
The President, in reaching for the dclusive
Republican shadow of Michigan, Wisconsin,
Iowa, and Kansas may let drop the substantial
Democratic bone of New York, Connecticut,
New Jersey, and Indiana; and instead of cap.
turing the Republican northwest, lose the
Ni'gInias, North Carolina, Tennessee, and
Louisiana.
National Republican., 1888-01-12
A Plea for the Blair Bill.

EDITOR NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,: Allow
me to interchange few thoughts upon the
necessity of the passage Of the "Blair eda.
cational bill, = as see 1t brought before
Congress again. do not argue in It's favor
from any personal motives or aims, but be.
cause have always been lover Of educa
tiou and advocated its cause.
believe that the prosperity of the people
Of tie south depends greatly upon educa
tion. The system of public education IN
the south is on the retrograje, and except
the national government will give aid to
the poor people Of the south we have Sc
rlous apprehension to fear the system will
soon be mere sham.
The appropriations are so small that our
schools can hardly last louger than three
or three and q half months, and first Gra le
teachers getting $50 or $25 per month.
from which they must board aud clothC
degrading TO such high and noble calling
Ia calling that must shape the destines OF
generations.) And another fact is, the
teachers task is not such an easy one
as some may think. Teachers are often
subject to exposure and sacrifices. Oul
school houses are too small by far-a school
house will hardly seat fifty children wheSt
hundred and fifty belong. The people
are taxed to the full extent, yet the school:
greatly need aid. / sincerely hope bott
branches Of Congress may pass the "Blair
bill' early In its session. The people are
anxiously waiting to greet Its passage that
1t may enhance prosperity and education.
am, yours for success,
A CoLoRED TEACHER.
MANSON, n. c., Jan. 8, lSSS.
National Republican., 1888-01-12
Richmond, Va.

Richmond, Va, sends a Democratic Con-
gress who votes for the free trader Carlisle
as Speaker OF the House, with power to
make up the committees. Aud yet Rich
mond has six hundred and ninety manufac.
turing establishments employing nineteen
thousand nine hundred and cighty one peo.
pie, whose labor produces articles valued in
the factory at $27, ,ss7, ,3iO-thatis is, 81 400 for
each person engaged.
OF these establishments sixty-one are en-
gagged In the manufacture Of tobacco, EN-
ploying $500 persons, who produce manu-
facturcd tobacco valued at $0,66l, IFS,
which is $l,650 for each operator. Mr.
George d. Wise, the representative from
Richmond, was member OF the last Con.
gress, and present when Speaker Carlisle,
by an outrageous usurpation Of power, pre-
vented the repeal Of the tobacco tax, aud
yet Mr. Wise voted for this same Carlisle to
be Speaker OF the present House, thus
givirg him the opportunity to strike Rich
mond another blow.
Richmond sends Democrat to Congress
and supports this Democratic administra
tlop, which opposes the repeal Of any of the
internal revenue taxes, while Rlchm md
last year paid internal revenue taxes to the
amount OF Sl,27i, OPS; coll ctel on tobacco,
$99G, ,O5T; cigarettes, $l45O3i; cigars, S'3,.
lis; fruit brandy, $lT,92l; special tax, si3,.
lO4, and list 81, ,ioi.
The present population OF the city is
estimated at sIO3l. There were assessed
for taxation last year 10, ia white and >,
81 colored polls, and the chivalry Of the
capital city of Virginia are continually
| crying out about the danger OF "negro
aumination," while the white men exceed
the negroes in number nearly two to one.
Richmond ought to send one OF its friend:
10 represent It in the Congress OF the
United States, not a man who will vote tc
strike down Its twenty.three iron works Of
various kinds with their $500 operatives
their $2,O4l 500 OF invested capital, aud
their 4,O76,s SIS worth of products aud tc
load tobacco factories with burdensomt
| and vexatious taxation.
National Republican., 1888-01-12
Rnndallism on Top.

II Is painfully evident to the administra.
iiuu mind that Mr., Randall has again quietly
pCCheted the legislative end OF the DemC-
ciallc panty. NJ first Mr., CarlislG's com
mit'ocs were hailed as In line with the Presi.
dents frve-trsde proclamation. The ways
and means committee mad not q Randall
man upon il, which was blessed relief to
the Other Wing,
Later the Mugwumps, who are free
traders first and Democrats afterwards, be-
gan all analysis beyond the leading com
m!ttee, aud the sober second OpIaOn Is
severe upon Mr.. Carlisle and his commit
tees. It's discovered that RAndolism per-
vades the atmosphere of every committee
room, except that Of ways and means,
and Raulali's friends have some increased
power IN the form Of chairmanships. Tae
great protection Democratic chief himself
dominates the powerful committee on ap-
proprlations. Mr.. wilkins, with his Ohio
idea Of the wool tariff, heads the important
committee on banking and currency.
Messrs. Bliss and StahIneeker, OF New
York; Mr. EImentrOut, Of Pennsylvania,
aud Mr., McAdoo, OF New jersey, hlla
chairmanships not before theirs, and Mr..
Randall rubs his hands gleefully Us he
enumerates his friends who are given in
iuental positions in other committees. II
there Is any objective point of vantage IN
the House committees which RlndallIsm
has not occupied, its discovery will re-
qaire rrac'Iced eye applied TO q powerful
microscope.
70 say that the BiIsi VIM OF D.n1c-
racy Is sad would 'ecbly cNpr2as TIE heated
temperature f. that quarter, Iusre Is NJ.
National Republican., 1888-01-12
Nominations Ara In Order.

EDITOR NATIONAL REPUBLICAN: You
have wisely opened your columns to the
people for an expression Of opinion from
various point OF view, and while 1t is rather
premature TO predict who the Republican
nominee for President will be, it is not too
early TO express wishes in that direction.
John Sherman is my candidate first, last,
and all the time. He has been weighed In
the balance Of craftsmanship, and has not
been found wanting. He has proved his
wisdom, foresight, and sagacity by words
and deeds that rank him with the best
statesmen OF America. His great tariff
speech sounded the keynote Of Issue, and
gives him heritage Of opportunity, and
1t is to be hoped he will be chosen the leader
of progress and protection. Who can tell?
Mr.. Blaine has talent and opportunity,
and from the fact he fought SO good fight
in the last election he may be regarded
the "coming man." II this be so, why not
Blaine and Sherman? | believe that ticket
would create spontaneous generation ol
popular enthusiasm and place the admins
tration In the hands Of men who believe In
the destiny Of America rather than in their
own destiny. EDWARD IRVING.
National Republican., 1888-01-12
New York nCIipper,, Annual.

Few publications are more valuable than
that Of the New York clipper Annual. 1t
is relied upon for the storehouse of i'm
portant.data 1t contains, and as a record of
theatrical aud sporting events It stands
without rival. For ready reference it
cannot he excelel. To those Interested lu
sports, and who is there that does not take
delight in sport Of some description, the
book viii prove an important companion
and aid materially in keeping them well in
formed OF the past event of the turf, field,
ring, professions, &c. The leading feature
OF this SeMl,s annual % is mtne earlier days OF
back as far as 1886, aud in travelling
through the succeeding years there is much
to interest, while instructive information is
impaired.
National Republican., 1888-01-12

MAI. o. A. BACON, lately candidate for
the Democratic nomination for governor OF
Georgia, has written a very able letter
giving his views on the internal revenue
laws. The letter was written in response
TO communication from number OF lead
ing men In Georgia, requesting that Mai.
Bacon give his views on the subject. 1t is
interesting from the fact the author is not a
protectlonist, yet presents clean-cut argu-
ment why the obnoxious excise taxes should
be abolished. The objections which M,j.
Bacon makes to the internal revenue laws
are based on the following grounds:
/; Amy system of direct taxation by the fed
cral government Is Objectionable
,. The system Is inquisi onal in its methods
ami utterly subycrsige of the great common
law heritage Of our race to be free from per-
soual aLrest Gyd irc.i seizures and Searches
excc/-Ss due -Tlocess of law. 4
81. The enforcement ofits criminal provlsioN
must necessarily be committed to thefeheral
courts.
t. While 1t is as its name implies a revenue
law for raising revenue it is none the less II
criminal law.
National Republican., 1888-01-12

THE EDlpic, new paper published at
Toronto, Canada, which opposes CONNER
cial union, has a correspondent who tele-
graphs to his paper as follows:
The composition of the ways and means
committee of the House of Representatives is
ofthe greatest Importance to Canada at the
present time. That committee will have the
framing of any tariff bill, and 1t is noteworthy
that the Speaker has not appointed single
Democrat who is not in favor OF free fish; and
further 1t is known that he kept OFF the com.
mttee New England Democrats who might
oppose free FISH. 1t is plain then that the adj
ministration is heartily in favor of free fish,
and that this Will be the programme of the
Democratic majority of the House. The com.
mttee on merchant marine in the same way is
heartily in favor OF free ships. It's chairman,
Mr.. Dunn, is the author of the free ship bill
IN the last Congress, but which failed to be.
come law.
This correspondent evidently under
stands that Mr.. Carlisle is English, you
know.
National Republican., 1888-01-12
Letter from Minister Pratt.

EDITOR NATIONAL REPUBLICAN: My at
tention has been called to a recent issue Of
your paper headed "Foreign and Consular
Edition." in VIII ich the name of Mr.. A. B,
Keun appears as interpreter" to the United
States legation at Teheran. To put you
right in the matter and to prevent Others
being misled by future repetition OF the
same statement consider it my duty to in
form you that Mr.. A. B. Keun doss not hold
the position ascribed to him. either officially
or otherwise, with the diplomatic or con.
sular service OF the United States In Persia.
| am, sir, respectfully yours,
Il. SPENCER PRATT, U. IS. Minister.
UNITED STATES LEGATION, TEuERAN,
Nov. 22, 1887.
Mr.. A. B. Keun was formerly in the con-
sular service in Persia and for time acted
as vice consul general at Teherau.
National Republican., 1888-01-12
AMERICANS IN siNALoA.
Their General Health and Condition
Found to be Good.

The Secretary Of the Navy has received
report from Commander Leary, command.
Ing the United States steamer lroquois, in
regard to the condition Of the American
colonists In SInaloa, Mexico, He says the
"Credit Foucler" colonists now In Mexico
number 1873 men, women, and children, To-
Gated on farms or camps varying from one
to forty. five miles apart. All the camps
we're visited In five days and the general
physical condition aud health OF the colo
nists was found to be good. They were not
only cheerful and contented, but were even
enthusiastic over their prospects OF success
They admitted that they bad suffered hard.
ships, but denied that they have at any time
been In imminent danger OF starvation. The
worst OF their troubles were over, they
said, and they proposed to remain In the
colony aud toestablish homes and occupa-
tions in conformity with the principles of
their society. The country Is unusually fer
tile and productive, and there is every evil
dence that the colony Will be self sustain.
ing within a year unless dlssension and
trouble should break out among them
selves. The report concludes by saying that
the author of the appeals to the Depart
ment of State for assistance to save the
colonisis from starving is an English NAL
content who is In nowise entitled to con-
sideration.
National Republican., 1888-01-12
Not u Bad Suggestion.


Among the best ways to get rid OF the
use II to hulld monster memorial bridge
across the Potomac, and make 1t doubly
memorial to the nations heroes by con-
structrg magnificent public highway to
the tomb Of Wa'hirgtou, and make that
spot an American Mecca by purchasing in
and making IL what 1t ought 10 have been
long ago, the property and pride Of the ma
tion. There is at least one generation now
living that is sure to see such consumma-
ton, hut the Item would like to see It done
In time for the generation now passing
away TO witness. Why should It not be
doue-eyen by the present session of Con-
gTCssf
National Republican., 1888-01-12

ptrmost a disposition to rssp somebody
with very coarse file, and, in case OF fall
ure 10 that line to find relief In gnawing
the file itself To be beaten in fair con
t. st and after au honest count Of hands is
bcarable, even by the spoiled children Of
British sympathles. But patience Is too
much to expect Of persons who have been
beating the trees so vigorously with free
trade clubs only to find that Vandalism
has stood underneath and bagged the big
pest fruit
National Republican., 1888-01-12

THE Hon. John O'Neill is said by the St.
Louis RcpuJiicqn TO have domlciled him
self in the third story Of an apartment
house, the only entrance to which is by a
patent ladder, and that is drawn up when
over the handsome Congressman enters his
room, SO that be can be protected from de-
signing widows. The Hon. John has filed a
cavtat on his invention, and congressman
in need can secure individual rights by early
applications. The prospective demand is
simply immense.
National Republican., 1888-01-12
MEDICAL.

DR. WHITE, FOOT sPECIALlsT, 1ll6
- pennsylvania avenue, opposite Willard's
Hotel, successfully treats Corns, Bunions, Club
and Inverted Nails Vascular Excrescences, and
all diseases ofthe feet without pain. Refers to
the most eminent physicians, surgeons, and
thousands of other well.known persons, pa
irons Of his establishment; 9th year OF prac-
ting the feet in order.
National Republican., 1888-01-12
Interstate Commerce Commission.

The sessions of the interstate commerce
commissioners were resumed yesterday
morning at II o'clock. The case of Wm
Farror Il Co., complaining OF excessive
charges made by the East Tennessee, Vir.
giuia and Georgia Railroad and the Norfolk
and Western Railroad Company on lumber
from Dalton, Ga, were considered.
National Republican., 1888-01-12

FROM the pHstorof the Ollyet Baptist Church,
Philadelphia Pa; ~ was 80 troubled with
catagrh Il seriously affected my voice. one
bottle Of rs Cream Balm did the work, My
voice is iully restored h. #. Liepsner
J HuuGllT medicine IN thirteen states, blt
nothing helped me IN ! got Elys Cream
Balm, In four days could hear 8s we'll as
ever, am cured Of catarrh aS we'll. " is tha
LETT medicine ever used, Garrett WiirCk,
Hastings, " y
National Republican., 1888-01-12
The Oyster Pirates Victim.

Henry Nattar German, 81 years old,
victim Of oyster pirates, told the police
yesterday Of bis SAD experience on hoard OF
oyster L0at No D. lie was sick aud hungry,
aud asked to be sent to hospital HIS
request was granted,
National Republican., 1888-01-12
Violating the Pension Law.

The commissioner OF pensions has been
advised that W. NJ. i. Rowne, OF Skowhe-
gan, Me-, was on the 10th instant arraigned
before a United States commissioner for
violation Of the pension laws, and was
bound over to await the action OF the
Grand Jury.
National Republican., 1888-01-12

THE conspiracy to construct a draw in
the Aqueduct bridge, and which has de-
layed its construction, has been finally
squelched by the House committee on ap.
preparations. For which the good people
Of Virginia and Washington are truly
thankful
National Republican., 1888-01-12

UNIMPROVED GEORGETOWN PROPERTY
FOR SALE.
Lots 81, 32.33, block O. lot "a, block 7, parts of
lots 3S and 80, block II, and part of lots 10
Al, and so, 100000.
TO LEASE.
For term of % years, a valuable piece OF
business property on st, bet 1lth and 18th
W; rent $50 per month and taxes Lessee
TO build on same.
For q term of 25 years. q valuable piece OF
business property on 1lth st, near Pa ave II W;
rent 1925 per month and taxes. Lessee TO
build on same.
Per annum
National Republican., 1888-01-12
EnglIsh Onnitnl In MexIcn.

The United States cQnlul NJ Acapulco,
Mexico, reports 10 the State Department
that English capitalists are interesting
themselves in the construction Of a narrow
gauge railroad from Acapulco to Mexico
city, running through the principal sugar
district Of Mexico, and that English engl-
neers are now making provisional survey
Of the proposed route.
National Republican., 1888-01-12
n. TIE Norfolk Erening YelcDam contain
.ie following ON the subject Of sugar:

The tariff on sugar is nearly so per cent
that is to say, the first cost of sugar is nearly
doubled by the duty put on it. Public opinion
strongly demands relief on this point. The
present indications poiut 10 favorable action
as both parties are favorable to reduction
The President favors it, the committee OF ways
AMI means favors it, and there is no good
reason why the American people should not
have cheaper sugar in the near future.