Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1867-01-17
THE EVENING STAR.
LOCAL NEWS.



Maggis Mitchell appears. for the first time
during this engagement, In her character OF
"AmIie," IN the fine play, from the German.
OF The LATHE Barefoot -.F
MErZKRoTr HALL-First night OF the two
Peak Families Swiss Beli-rinfers and the cele-
DRAFTED Berger Family, yocalists. harpers,
pianists, and Silver Cornet Band. =.
OPP FELLOWS HALL.-The q and ball of the
Columbia typographical Society, on this evsn-
ing. their SD anniversary, will no doubt be
one Of the finest and most select en- "a
of the season. No lover Of social pleasures
should fail TO attend --r..+ - d..
WESLEY CHAPEL, corner 5th and r streets
Hon Horace Greeley will deliver the fourth
lecture OF the course before the Young Mems
Christian ASSOCIATION, this evening S1biset-
ct he issues and lessons Of our civil war" The
distinguished lecturer has chosen an interest
ing theme, and one be is fully competent to
treat
WoRKINGAEs's AssEMBLY.-The regular
monthly meeting of this association was held
LAST evening IN the Council Chamber at the
CITY Hall the president VIM. X. Mclean in
the char, and James II. Reed secretary
The credentials of Thomas M Williams r.
ROthwsII, John w Murphy, VIM e. Robin.
son, and Alexander Paterson, as delegates
from the Journeymen Stone Cutters Associa-
tion, were received and the gentlemen admit
Mr., Mcwiiliams stated the association had
also ratified the new constitution adopted by
the assembly.
The resignation of Mr. VIM. H. Berger as
corresponding secretary was received and &C
cepted, and Mr.. James =. Mexican elected to
Ell the vacancy.
On motion of MIR. Harrison, the chairman of
the old executive committee (Mr. A. T Cayis)
was authorized TO call a meeting of the new
executive committee on Saturday, the 26th
INST, foT the purpose of organization.
Mr.. Whaley stated the Colombia Typo
graphical Society, At their last meeting, decided
10 request the Assembly to reduce the amount
OF taxation under the new constitution from
five TO three cents for each member.
MIR. Cook moved TO amend the constitution
five To
cents on each member laid over under the
rules
MT Mcwilliams was appointed a member OF
the Executive Committee from the Stonecutters'
Association.
The Chair, in answer to an inquiry, stated
when the Convention was first organized
thirty-three trade associations were reprs.
scented Tonight not more than six were rep
resented
MI McWIlliams said il there was not more
lie and energy shown by the Assembly the
StOnecutfrss Association would Withdraw
their delegates and unite with other organize
lions of stoneeutters throughout the country
for the purpose OF accomplishing the eight.
hour law.
Mr. Whaley said he thought there was q
want of interest. The ceuntenances of mem
bers looked dull, and he had no doubt people
outside thought there was prayer meeting
being held. He hoped the visiting committee
would see each trade organization in the Dis
trict, and urge them 10 send delegates
Throughout the country the eight hour move
ment was rapidly gaining ground
Mr.. Mclean SAID 1t was useless TO talk about
IalluIes. IL was not the fault of the conven-
tion, but OF the different trade organizations.
1t was the duty of all the members of the as.
sembly 10 urge them TO send delegates and
Shus have a proper organization. II wound
avail but htile 70 petition Congress, until the
WorElBgmen OF the District were properly or
ganizsd, and would put some life In the move
ment- Unfortunately, a schism had taken
place at the last mayoralty election and the
convention was nearly ruined by the members
OabblIng IN politics.
Afser remarks by Messrs. Harrison, Reed,
and McWilliams, urging the members TO bring
Up the delegates, the convention adjourned
~
lReN AND STEEL.-The Iron and Steel Ma
nonal Association held public meeting last
night al the Masonic Hall, at which MANY
members of Congress we've present
Hon. Horace Greeley was announced as the
nrst speaker, and delivered q brief address
doVoeanng, IN his usual earnest manner, the
necessity Of protecting our home Industry.
and was followed by Hon. Henry l.. Davis, Of
Mass IN favor OF the same principles.
Commissioner Wells having been called on
progressed himself 8 friend of protection, and
regretted there should be any misconception OF
his position.
Representative Kelley, of Pa, in the eour,e
OF his remarks. said II this country had tha
Held 10 itself for TWO years ~ would he the
greaest mas ufacIuring and exporting country
Representative Hale, Of N. Y, spoke of the
necessity OF protection: But few, he said,
Tree uade-not tree trade 10 us, but Ia those
VINO ask II, TO control Us and make ms thar
slaves. Wipe ont protection, and We would De
At the mercy OF foreign manufacturers who
would raise the price upon us.
Representative Dodge, of NY, said We
90 not intend that our operatives shall live as
90 those IN England-in poverty. We cannot
aHoro 10 nave our citizens ground down as in
thet country, but TO receive the remuneration
Sommsnsurate with their toll, that they may
mslntain positions in society becoming 10
American citizens.
Representative Griswold, OF N. Y. said
among other things, that, in order TO secure
n U mil
sary for the people 10 understand the subject
hon John A Goode, OF Pa, also address sed
the people are educated 10 the princinIs OF
protectisn. the votes of Congress could not be
secured; he spoke OF his experience in the
west Among other places visited was the
Trade Room az Chicago, where he failed 70 "a
ceiVe the assurance OF protection A part NJ
the board we're in favor OF the principle, but
Inc majority were against il The CHICAGO
republican was an earnest advocate of pro-
Jectlon and because of this an effort WAS mads
70 er,ak 1t down. As all the gentlemen who
had preceded him spoke OF the duty of plent,-
1uhy supplying the public with tracts in IA
NoI OF protection 10 counteract the efforts of
me IIee traders who are flooding the halls of
congress and the West partic uIarly, with doc
unents IN favor OF their interests, be thought
would De we'll TO encourage that journal
ron "a AS sn Bow molly contending for protec-
NOther gentlemen 81 oke, and the meeting WA
OF spirited character, and the eyeral adj.
dresses were received with marked favor.
The METRoPoLIrAS POLICE IN CoyGRxss
yesterday afternoon, the House of Representa-
uVes, IN COMMITTEE of the Whole on the q
RsIauye. Executive and Judicial appropria
tlon bill, amended the last clause 40 a. 10
reduce the increased compensation of the
metropolitan Police force from so per cent 10
70 per cent. This Increase was accorded last
year, and was made 10 date back 10 JuIy 4
1870 Yesterday, the committee made IL opera
1--WE only from Nov. /, 1896. Before the in
crease was allowed the salary OF a patroImsn
was only $50 per month. The increase gave
Them so. The reduction will OF course create
much dissatisfaction As there were not more
than forty members present however, when
me reduction was made, there Is hope left tn AZ
when the bill comes up for consideration in