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National Republican., 1888-03-08
Potomac Fair-admission 10 cents.
ADJUSTMENTS. A

EMMA ABBoTT-SEw NATIONAL THEATER.
There was packed house at the New Ma
tional last evening to witness the Abbott
Opera Company's rendition of Gilbert and
Sullivan's greatest comic opera, "The Mikado."
The many beautiful solos, concerted pieces
and choruses were so well given, that the
work of other companies was dwarfed in com.
paTison. Miss Abbott was a cOquettsh and
Piqnant Yum Yum, but, Of course the part
does not give her voice full scope. AMMAN
dale's Ealisha was strong and her rendering OF
the wen known solos of rhe role wer1 de.
servedly encored. MontcgrIhh, Pruelte, Brod'
eIick and Walter Allen were thoroughly Mt
nome in their respac i've Ghdra 1te s of Ndiki
Pooh Mikado, Pooh Bah, and Ko.Ko. To-
night, Carnival of Venice"
The opera, Auber's "The Good Devil. " is the
only one that displays Miss Abbo'ts
capabilities ASA vocalist and actress. rhe
composer has incorporated in the score the
most brilliant operate music ever written
and scrbi, the King OF librelti,ts has supplied
most amusing situations, which are humor-
ously enacted by Miss Abbott as Carlo, the
Good Devil In addition 70 that opera the en-.
lie second act Of Linda du ChamonniX"
will be sung This act includes the celebrdCad
mad scepe. Between the first and second acts
ihe 'semlremlde' overture VIII be rendered
by the orchestra.
This morning the box sheet opens at the Ma.
tiOnal for next weeks performances OF the
FlOTcnces Their repertoire for the week will
be hs follows Monday and Tuesday, "Our
Governor" Wednesday and Saturday (douole
bilD Husband Hunting" and "DOmbey and
SOM" Thursday and Friday, THE Mlgnty
Dollar" Saturday matinee, "The Flirt,"
kLBAuGH's GRAND OPERA HoUsE.
That dashing little actress, Vernona Jar
bean, viii usher in Il weeks carnival OF iollity
at Albaugh's next Monday night. Miss lar
beau is 70 well known in Washington, aud
her talents are 80 much appreciated here that
IL is not necessary TO dwell at length upon her
many good qualities. "Starlght," the play,
is very funny. Sale OF seats to-day,
HARRlS's BIIOUsTmEATER.
Barlow Bros Minstrels at the Bjou next
week. They are said to be irst class in every
respect and they will present during their en-
gagemcnt many new and interesting specially
features. There is no reason why they should
not reap rich harvest.
kERSAN's THEATER.
Next week the Boston Howard Athenaeum
star Specially Company will take possession OF
kernan,s stage. This organization is well and
iavoIably known here ana wiil no DOUBT 10
peat !tb past Luccssses
National Republican., 1888-03-08
The Meanest Feature OF 1t,

Thoroughly mschevous as Is the Mills
tariff smasher toward all American indus
tries, free tradeism is not it's only nor its
meanest feature. Its chief power for mis-
chief lies In Its partisan sectionalism. 1t Is
essentially an administration measure, be-
cause its blows are struck at Republican
communities, while Democratic communi.
ties are spared or dealt with very lightly.
Like every measure Of this adminstra-
tariff bill aims to give to Canada all the ad.
vantages naturally or by law belonging to
our own people. The industries OF the
northern tier of states, from Maine to Min
nesota, are almost wholly sacrificed. No
interest upon which these Republican com.
mupities are dependent for prosperity has
escaped the meat axe with which the Mills
cabal have been at work. They propose to
knock down all the barr ers and give the
Canadians our markets free for vegetables,
wool, lumber, marble, and every thing else
within view.
On the contrary, the iron schedule Is at.
tackled with comparative tenderness, be-
| cause the Democratic hold upon West Vir-
ginia and Virginia is txpectant, but du5i-
Gus, and because tie "solidn state OF
Alabama was very uneasy under the threats
| OF Mr.. Cleveland's message. The cotton
| and sugar industries Of the far south are
| mildly soothed by a free list which gives
them all they ask in their packing material.
In short, every Dem 2cratc section Is care
fully nursed and guarded.
But the Democrat Of the Virginias, be-
cause Of this, need not congratulate him
| self that his Industries are safe. This en-
tering wedge may not pinch at first, but II
| through his aid It rends his brother artisan
ard agriculturist Of The north, 1t will mex,
turn and rend him. The free trader OF the
Mills pattern, self wlled and stubborn In
his stupid ignorance, will not stop hall
way, and he will use Virginia and Alabama
| In his fight now to beat out the brains OF
other communities, hoping later on to find
other alliances to help break them down.
1t is evident from the partisan exhibition
OF this alleged revenue bill that Mills aud
his assistant tariff smashers still live In the
memory Of the ante e.war period. They arr
still in pursuit of the northern schoolmaste
and the northern abolitionist with blood
hounds and shotguns, and they have no
learned that this is one people, with on,
community of interest, making one might.
nation, which will repudiate their pett!
intrigues and relegate them to oblivion.
National Republican., 1888-03-08
DINNERS AND LuNCuEoNs.
How Guests Are Entertained During
Lent.

How Guests Are Entertained During
Lent.
Senator and Mrs. J. P. Jones gave din.
ner Of eighteen covers last night in honor
Of Nine BaKhmeteff.
Miss Waite entertained party at luncheon
yesterday to meet Nine. BakhmetefT. The
other guests we're Mrs. Hazen, Mrs. Bugher,
Mrs Sheridan, Mrs. Capt. Taylor, Mrs. DR..
VI. Taylor, Miss Bradley, Miss Lowery,
Miss Leach, Mise Lee, Mrs. Russ, Miss Alice
Waite, and Miss Berry.
Miss May McCulloch gave luncheon
yesterday In honor OF her guest, Miss Ford,
OF Kennebunk, Me. The other guests were
Miss Ethel Sprague, Miss Owen, Miss Mary
Wilson, Miss Deerng, Miss Stitb, Miss
Edith Card, Miss Redfern, Miss Preston,
and Miss Cullen. The flowers were pink
roses and the favors pretty silver bon
bonnieres.
Mre and Miss Van Buren entertained a
company at dinner Tuesday evening at the
Richmond In honor OF Mr. and Mrs Frank
Gordon. The other guests were Mr.. aud
Mrs. John NJ Glover, Mr.. w. W. Phelps,
Miss Patton, Baron Fsva, Mr.. Alexander
Bouen, Miss Mercla Jones, and the Count
Forosta.
Mrs. John " l.. Pruyn aud Mr.. and Mrs.
Hit gave dinner parties on Tuesday night.
Mrs. Endicott gave a dinner Tuesday
night for the Swedish minister and Madame
De Reuttrskiold.
Mrs. V. r. Barry will give a mid-Lent ball
on Thursday night.
National Republican., 1888-03-08
Their Scheme Exposed,

Naturally the extreme free traders, who
do not have to deal for votes In Congress,
think the Mills bill does not go as far as 1t
should toward running the tariff. But
they take comfort from the promis, ~
Banipulators. who saw r"S.s north"s9tne
ENTERING wodc. :'p,iree Chat this is but an
a soono.a.., a. SeS, Y, and the free traders shall
have more as soon as 1t is safe to venture
on II.
This talk is right In the ''nIck OF time"
1t exposes the emptiness Of the gabble
about "reform," and teaches the friends OF
protection that the fight must be made
here and now, else the tariff smashers will
throttle all American industries by piece
meal process. Their proposition to chop
of the protective duties gradually aud in
detail, instead Of as whole, is satisfactory
to the rule-or'ruin faction simply because
they dare not 20 further. Detected thus
early in their scheme Of destruction, they
never will go further.
National Republican., 1888-03-08
BETRAY1NG ups PALS
To the Detectives for the Money II,
Received,

Received.
A most peculiar case was developed 10 the
criminal court yesterday when the case OF
Wm. Robinson and Charles Jones, colored,
was called. They were charged with rob
birg, assisted by Fred Lomax, the store OF
Abraham Lippman, 63l Fourand.a.half
street southwest, on Jan. % last, OF $i3
worth OF clothing. Lomax pleaded guilty
some time ago and Robinson followed bis
example yesterday morning, but Jones
stood trial. Robinson took the stand for
the prosecution and told the story OF the
robbery and implicated Jones In 1t. on
cross. examina alton he acknowledged having
been convicted four times Of robbery and
OF serving several terms in the penitentiary.
The defense offered testimoi y to show that
Jores was an amateur detective or informer
on his race, and that he was an assistant or
pigeon to Detectives Raf and Horne.
When the robbery occurred these two de-
tectiyes sent for Jones the next morning.
he informed them that he knew all about
the case, and for a certai monetary consld-
Grafton agreed to have the parties arrested.
He claimed that he went along with Lomax
and Robinson and saw them commit the
robbery, but that he did not assist. This
associate OF thieves was given full power
to act. He invited Iomax and Robinson TO
bis rooms. and there betrayed them to the
police. But when the evidence in the case
was presented to the grand jury they In.
dicted Jones also. Detective Raft testified
that Jones had performed similar work for
them before, and bad been paid out OF the
funds Of the department for his service.
Other deDizeDs Of Foundry alley testified
for the defense, and tried to prove an alibi
for the defendant. The case was, not fin.
ished when court ad djourned for the day.
National Republican., 1888-03-08
EXTENSIVE JUNK SALE.
Condemned Articles Generally Brought
Excellent Prices.


The sale Of condemned stores and ma
terial belonging to the navy at the navy
yard here on Tuesday and Wednesday at
tracted large crowd Of junk dealers from
all parts OF the country, and good prices
were received on nearly all the articles.
The sale was conducted under the super
vision Of board, composed Of two pay.
masters, the commandant OF the navy yard,
or his representative, and two representa-
tives Of the head of the bureau having
charge Of the various kinds of articles sold.
So eager were the buyers that many ar
ticles on the first days sale brought more
than their value, but yesterday the prices
were not so high and It was claimed that a
pool had been formed by majority OF the
bidders. The articles sold included almost
everything from cannons, howitzers, shells,
ammunition, aud steam engines to pea
jackets, trousers, one MarrYatt's signal
book, and six prayer books. The estimated
proceeds OF the two days. sale are about
$4,000 or $l75, 1000.
National Republican., 1888-03-08
POTOMAC BOAT CLUR FAIR
Being Well Patronized and Showing
Good Results,

Another large and enthusiastic crowd was
In attendance at the fair OF the Potomac
Boat Club at the National Rihes' armory
last night, and the booths and stands did
excellently. The receipts at the p ,ddle
stand and iefreshmeut room were the larg-
est Of any night yet. Nr Hertdon Morsell,
the well.known sirger delighted the crowd
with bis excellent rendition Of "rbe Palms"
Oh b,ipg tncored he saug Tine Blood Red
Roee Prof Waldecker played the acco II.
psnimeDts.
Tonight promises to be one Of the hest,
as the various colleges and the Columbia
Boat Club have signifed their Intention Of
being present in large numbers. Besides
these. the celebrated FcanZ Abt Club will
be on hand and render some OF their choice
music. The octette is composed OF Messrs.
J. NJ. Buchanan and Fred, kooop, first
t0Iois; +. Z. Holmes and W B. Stockuan,
second tenors; F. 6 M)fratt and w.
Abbott first bass, and e. w. Hancock and
F. Fl. Barbarin, second bass.
National Republican., 1888-03-08
Successful In the Appeal.

Charles sweeny, white, who was convicted
in the police court on the charge of assauting
John Stevenson, colored, on Dec. &c, lSS7, aud
took an appeal to the criminal court, was ac-
quilted in the latter court yesterday. Steven.
son testified to the assault and iden tiled
Sweeny as one of his aSsailants. He denied the
charge, swore he was not present and did not
see the assault, and other witnesses cDrrobo
rated his testimony. W. J. Skidmore testified
that he (SkldmoTel was the parry who knocked
Steyen,on down. ana that two others b. the
names Of Ragan aud lawns kicked him while
he was down. He exonerated Sweeny from all
completely in the case. The case was given To
the fury without argument and the veriic!
was as above. Justice Montgomery com
mented very sternly on the brutality of the
psSanlt
National Republican., 1888-03-08

MIR, john SLOANE, one OF the largest car
pet manufacturers in the country, shows
how the daIk-lantern tariff bill will affect
the business of carpet making He says:
The provisions Of this bill will reduce the
price of the raw material that goes into yard
Of Brussels carpet cents, while IL will reduce
the price Of the manufactured yard of the
same Garnet 22i cents, In tapestry Brussels
il will take of 4 cents from the law material
aud 10 cents from the manufactured goods In
Wilton We can secure Our raw material from
10 to II cents cheaper, while we must sell the
goods SS5i cents cheaper. It is the same all
Though the list.
National Republican., 1888-03-08

The scrap of history which Mr.. Boutele,
Of Maine, rehearsed to Mr.. O'Ferrall, OF
Virginia, relative to the signing of the
emancipation proclamation is healthy at
this time. Mr. O'Ferrall was quite conf
dent that President Lincoln hesitated about
taking that important step, the inference
being that he did 1t under pressure and
against his convictions. This reflection was
as unworthy as many of the late insinua-
tIons of the southern Democracy, who are
anxious 10 reverse the ugly features OF their
own part In current history. Mr.. Boutelle
showed conclusiyely, by quoting Mr.. Lin
coin himself and the recollection OF Vice
President Hsmlin, that the emancipation
PROCLAMATION WAS the deliberate and
National Republican., 1888-03-08

\ SOUTHERN Democratic organ quotes
"My Love" DIckinson's dispatch to the
"gallaDt patriots" who scented the barrel
in Michigan a short time ago, aud remarks
that "ths Kind Of spirit is conducive to
party success" Possibly, when 1t doesn't
slop over. "My Loven Dlckinson's "spirit"
is Of that nature which goes up gracefully
like rocket, but comes down abruptly
Ike the stick. Watch II further.
National Republican., 1888-03-08

SECTION : OF the dark lautern internal
revenue bill provides for the appointment
ot al indefinite number Of commissioners,
every one Of whom is expected to remem-
Der what Nelson said at the battle of Trdfal
ear, England expects every man to do
lis duty" In this Instance duty" will
Re "whooping .,em up" for denomination.
National Republican., 1888-03-08

brroEE voting on the Mills bill to au-
ttorize the Secretary Of the Treasury to
purchase bonds, the senators should read
tie very able argument. made by Represen-
tttiye Plumb, Of Illinois, as to the power OF
tie government to pay of these bon Is at
Tsr or refund them at lower ra:e Of In.
i,I,st.
National Republican., 1888-03-08

thought Of Mr.. Lincoln more than OF
any otl man. The efforts Of Democracy
to array the Republican heroes on the side
Of slavery and Bourbonism are eloquent
tributes to the sterling character Of Repub-
leanism, but they will not lift Democracy
out Of the political slough, where It Is at
hprra
National Republican., 1888-03-08

THE Pennsylvania Railroad Company is
constructing solid roadway, about mile
in length, forming the approach to the Vir
riLia end Of Long bridge. The authorities
ui Alexandria county should make the
columbia pike first class macadam road
TO the county line Of Fairfax. Good roads
are what the people want. Good roads will
induce capitalists to invest.
National Republican., 1888-03-08

TIE dark lantern internal revenue bill,
evolved by Mills and his associates care.
fully preserves the machinery OF the Law
'hst lie, none Of the offices are abolished.
The public teat is not taken frcm the mouth
of any Of the ''ofrens!ve part!sass" who are
depended upon to work the b6ys" for a
determination and re election.
National Republican., 1888-03-08

the Democrats forming the majority of
the ways and means committee are so
thoroughly yersed In all the needs OF the
manufacturing interests OF the country that
they unanimously refused to hear any OF
the manufacturers upon the subject OF the
tariff. These same Democrats also refused
TO listen TO any workIugman as to the effect
Of the proposed legislation on the wage
worker. They wanted no greasy me.
chsnicsn before them.
National Republican., 1888-03-08
PROPOSALS.
DROPOsALS FOR SUPPLIES FOR THE
Il POSTOFFICE DEPARTMENT A n d
POSTAL SERVICE.
PosToFFICE DEPARTMENT,
NN ...,,,.-,r,x, IN n NG..aA o 10

WASHINGTON, d. c., March s, isss.
Sealed proposals will be received at this
Department until SATURDAY, the 7TH of
April, 1855, at IL o'clock noon, for furnishing
wrapping paper, wrapping paper for facing.
slips, twine, letter scales, post marking and
rating stamps, rubber stamps. canceling ink,
pads, paper, envelopes, rubber goods, pens,
pen holders, pencils, inks, mucilaye, glass
goods, rulers, folders, articles of steel, ruobsr
eraseis, books. type writer supplies, and mis-
cellaIeous stationery, in such quantities ofthe
different articles, respectively, and at such
times and from time to time, as they may be
ordered during the fiscal year beginning July
], 1855, and ending June 30, 1850. for the use Of
any branch OF the departmental or postal ser.
vice.
Banks for proposals, with specifications Civ.
ing detailed statement Of the requirements to
be met in respect to each article, and also the
estimated quantities probably to be required
Of each, and giving full instructions as TO the
manner ofbidding and conditions to be OBJ.
served by bidders, will be furnished on appll-
cation to the superintendent of the Division
Of Postofilce Supplies, Posloftlee Department,
Warrington, ID. @.
The Postmaster General reserves the right
to reject any or all bids. to waive technical
deft cts, and to accept any part of any bid aud
reject the other part.
mhS-ihit Postmaster General
National Republican., 1888-03-08

THE House Of Representatives has elected
Col. A. C. Davidson, of Alabama, repre-
sentative from the fourth congressional
district Of that state. The voters of the
district elected Judge McDuffie, but the
House and the Alabama returning officers
reversed the verdict OF the people.
National Republican., 1888-03-08

TIE word OF the small distillers is to be
taken as to the amount Of whisky they
make. A government storekeeper must see
Low much the larger distillers make. Such
10 the provision OF section a OF the dark
lartern internal revenue bill.
National Republican., 1888-03-08
The $1,000 house-polomsc Fair.
Tint T,oubIsso,ne Gnn.

The iC-inch steel gun that has been the
cause of much trouble aud comment in naval
circles is being prepared to be put in the lathe
at the navy yard, as those having the work on
IL 10 charge have at last come to the conclu-
sion that the cour' suggested long since by
competent machinists should be adopted.
The obstinate bIeech plug has been another
retarding cause, assisted by the usual delays
incident to red taDe routine, but the gun will
now enter the lathe and the plug oe bored our,
which will about finish II
National Republican., 1888-03-08

THERE has been prepared by Mr.. Luther
Maddocks, secretary Of the National Fish.
cries Association, pamphlet showing what
is claimed to be the American isherman's
side OF the case. 1t contains all the treaties
and legislation on the fishery question,
and Will be found interesting aud instruc-
tive reading, also convenient for reference.
National Republican., 1888-03-08
Could Not Hear the Judge,

Mary Connor, of 2O5 II street northeast, was
charged in the police court yesterday by
Edward Campbell with having three dogs
which. by their barking and bowling at night,
disturbed him. II was shown that the lady
rented the lower floor OF Campbclrs house,
while he occupied the third floor. Judge
81 ell called up Campbell aud told him that
be would release the lady, but If the dogs
war ant and bring the case into court. Mr.
Campbell surprised the court by saying that
he was deaf and had not heard the Judge.
The case was dismissed.
National Republican., 1888-03-08

THE ninth section of the dark lantern in
ternsl revenue bill authorizes the commits
tiorer of internal revenue to com promise
any civil or criminal case, remit any slime,
penalty, forfeiture, or assessment under
the internal revenue laws" The boys can
all get off II they will work and vote right
National Republican., 1888-03-08

COTTON ties are hoop iron cut into certain
lengths with holes punched in the pieces.
These are made free by the dark lantern
,aiifT bill because they are used exclusively
IN the south. Hoop iron, not thus cut and
punched for southern use, has duty placed
On IL. The northern bucket-maker must
pay duty on the hoops he uses. The
southern cotton raiser gets his hoops free
81 tuty
National Republican., 1888-03-08

THE Democratic journals that believe in
tie principle OF protection are just now in.
du!ging in unstinted abuse OF their fellow
partisan Mills. But Little Boss Mills hasn'G
shoulders broad enough to take all the
blows. There is bigger b,ss who takes
them In reality, because he and not the little
bees is responsible for the free trade tariI
bill. The heaviest blows fall upon, and we
begin to think they are intended for, Mr..
cleveland.
National Republican., 1888-03-08
Potomac Fair-admissiou 10 cents.
Brought In on a Bench warrant.

Wm. r. Schleuter, indicted for an assault
upon David 7, Dunnigan on July 81, 1887, and
who failed 10 answer when his case was called
on Tuesday, was brought into the criminal
court yesterday morning on bench warrant
and committed 10 jail By agreement of Mr..
with Anthony Gaegler as security, was set
National Republican., 1888-03-08
The $4,000 house-Po,omac Fair.
Death In n School Room

Ella Gaskins, colored, a pupil at the Ma
gruder school building. died -.
q -. 49, = =, a..u suddenly yester-
Gay afternoon in school room in the building
while seized with an apoplectic fit. The hody
northwest
National Republican., 1888-03-08
THURSDAY, MARCH S.
Annaananfa.

NhTIoSA1S- Emma Abbott.
KEBNAS's-San Francisco Minstrels.
Bijou-"Keep II Dark"
WILLARD HAlI-Prof. Carpenter.
THF MANASSAS PASoRANA-l5th 81. Il Ohio av
National Republican., 1888-03-08
The National Republican" in Alex
andrta.

M. l, y. C. Cole is duly authorized 70 solicit
subscriptions and collect for the same in the
city Of Alexandria both for the Daily aud
Weekly NATIONAL REPUBLICAN. lie will es-
!nbiish regular routes for the Daily and IL will
be delivered at as early an hour a, in Wash.
irriCn.
National Republican., 1888-03-08

How to keep in all the present officials
and at the same time not collect the reve.
Iue is the main effort OF the dark lantern
Internal revenue bill.
National Republican., 1888-03-08

4 FREE bridge without q draw consti-
tutes Alexandria county, Virginia, beau,-
ful suburb Of Washington.
National Republican., 1888-03-08

THIS life is too full of work, of duty, and of
pleasure to be wasted. But everybody don't
think so or they would not tribe with cold.
or a cough, when DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup, the
only reliable remedy, can be procured for 2j
National Republican., 1888-03-08
OFFI.E OF The COMMISSION FOR THE

nFF1tE OF The COMMISSION FOR THE
" CONSTRUCTION OF THE CONGRESSIONAL
LIBRARY BUILDING, No. l45 EAST CAPITOL
STREET, WASHINGTON, d. c.. March !, 1888 -
Sealed proposals will be received at the office
Of this Commission until l2 noon on the 3lst
day of MARCH, 1883. for furnishing the
dimension stone required Tor the walls of the
cellar or subbasement story of the Congress.
sional Library Building, to be constructed in
and in accordance " lth the spt cifcations and
plans therefor. Copies of specifications, &C.,
will be furnished to intending bidders on ap-
detailed plans of the same may be seer 49,, "a
same office on and after Thn;rrsdoy March
ioeo: ...,. ATTnDNRYLLIAM F. Villas,
I" EDWARD CLARK,
A. r. SPOFFORD,
mil l-thstu3w Commissioners.
National Republican., 1888-03-08
WANrED-EnP1orMBH1.
WANTED---ROOMS.


NTANTED-BY A LADY 2 OR y UNFUR-
w Dished rooms; rent must be reasonable;
references will be exchanged. Address stating
terms NJ. A. b., Republican Office. 10