Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-03-29

Mr. Ned Scanion Persuaded to Leare By Mr.. Tim
HTlihy-Wkat the Club Proposes t. do.
meeting Of the WorkingmeB's Republican
Club OF the Fourth Ward was held last night ae
the corner of New Jersey avenue and Firs,
street, the president, j. c. Wall, in the chair,
ana ~. hePpel secretary; After the realm oi
vlfation was given for those present 70 Join the
club, and fourteen recruits were added to the
list.
Mr.. Edward scanlon desired the constitution
and bylaws to be read for information. Objec-
tons were made by several That Edward Sean
lon had no right TO speak, not being member
OF the club. The Chair sustained me objections,
very reluctantly did, but was up again In a min
ute, contending that the constitution and by
laws should be read. The Chair called the at
tention of all present TO the evident purpose of
MIR. Scanlon, which was to break up the meet
ing. and he warned all such 80 disposed not To
attempt il; II they did they would get the worst
of the bargain; that they were not children II
he frightened by such as came there. Mr.. Scan
lon attempted to reply to the chairman, but a
general cry was made to sit down, and put HIM
out. The Chair appointed sergeant, alarms,
Scanlon declared he would speak and be id
to them. motion was made that he be al
lowed lowed to speak, and was voted down Tn,
stated to him that he must publicly withdraw
from the club to which he belonged before Ia
would be allowed TO address the workingm ms
commenced to say something, when Sergeant
alarms II urlihy persuaded him out of the door
by the coat COLA, Scanlon cursing and rrs,stIn.-
the best he could, but the arguments of tina
officer were irresistible. Scanlon was in again
n a twinkling after the door was closed, talking
and edrsing in most excited manner, when
Hurlihy, this time grasping hold of him, ousted
him again with increased vigor, afterwards
keeping sentinel at the door: but Scanlon. after
viewing the situation Of things throu gfi the glass
door and concluding the odds were against him.
started away. muttcring as he disappeared.
Tie Chair called some one in his place and
addressed the meeting at some length, urging
the members to bring up recruits with them at
the next meeting. Some good speakers would
likely be invited to address them on that occa-
sion. The prospects were that they would have
very large club-one creditabe to the Fourth
Ward-and put to blush the other ia'f dozen
now struggling for existence. They must hav.
a voice in the convention, and put In nomna-
ton man who would do the iaborers Justice
by giving them employment and paving them
promptly afterwards, 80 that they would not be
compelled to hawk their C, rtificates about the
streets, nor work for orders on groceries and
meat shops. lApplause.]
The constitution and bylaws were read again.
Tor Information of newcomers. A motion was
made that all present not members Of the club
he invited to withdraw from the meeting. This
was opposed by Mr.. John Barton in very peril
nent remarks: after which a vote was taken and
the motion lost. Mr. Barton said there was
wisdom in multitude of counsellors and he
hoped at the next meeting all would expires.
themselves freely on the subject of labor and
capital, as well as local politics. The meeting
adjourned.