Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-05-24


fact that the association e not opposed 70 the
principles Of Republicanfsm, but 70 q man In
nomination for Mayor (Mr. Bowen) in whom
there can be placed no confidence; adopted.
Newman Ward was then introduced and made
an able speech in favor Of Matthew q. Emery
Il said dirty little hand-bili had stated that
of W. A. Cooks Internal lies. 1t had been said
that >. >. b. had done more for the colored
man than any other man in the city. II this was
50 es it was because he had managed to keep in
Portunity to do what he had done. IApplause.l
IL s. j. was their best friend he would notify
them that they were about to lose their best
friend lLaughter.l On the first Monday in
june we will all send mp our shouts Of congratu-
latlon on the election Of NJ. q. Emery. Zap
plause.l
Henry johnson was the next speaker. and
refnted the ISLANDERS which had been put forth
about the lnvincible Club going over to Bowen
He cautioned the public not to take any stock
at all in such lying rumors. The Inyincibie
Club were hrm to q man in favor Of Emery and
reform. lAPPlause.l Bowen's little man Cook
new begins to Willy the colOred men, because
they have the manhood to oppose him; bat no
one can they lind to advocate the cause of
Bowen but those who have their hands in the
corporation pocket. GVOices-"That's so.''1 In
conclusion, he urged them to stand firm in the
John Minor Bolts asked why it was that
Mayor Bowen pays Contractor Morse more
promptly than he does other men. It WAS be-
solely in the interest of s. j. B. 1t Is high time
to put out this corrupt ring. IApplause.I
=, The Chair then announced the marskals of
meeting, as follows:-John NJ. Bolts, chief;
Sandy Lacy, William Schooler, c. II. JOY and
Thos. j. Harris.
Speeches were made by w. A. Freeman. Jno.
Sandy Lacy said that dirty little sheet
which was printed by the City Hall ring had
stated that he lthe speaker1 had been down to
the Seventh Ward meeting and sold out to
Bowen 1t was one Of Cooks lies, and the little
fellow knew it when he uttered il.
uuidon onowden then made an eloquent ap-
peal to the club to stand firm in the cause of
Emery. lApplause.l
Robert Williams then took the stand and
dressed down the City Hall ring most effectu-
ally, showing up their frauds in true colors
after which, the meeting adjourned with rous-
ing cheers Tor Matthew q. Emery.
sixth WARD EMERY CLUB.-Large and En-
husisostic Aesfing-TRe Selection of Caadid1teS
for the Council Tieket..-This club met last even
ing, the president, Z. b. Hughes in the chair
and the meeting was one OF the largest held
Club from the northwestern section of the ward
hhyiDg repaired there in a body. A motion wa
carried TO reconsider the vote by which the pri-
mary election was fixed for the 9th inst and
the same was postponed till Thursday, June ID
next. The committee to select names for pre-
sentation at the primary election Ieported rs
follows, with the list still open: For Alderman
Donald McCathran, H0ratio Browning and X
A. Simms; for Common Council-Clarencs M.
Barton, 4. A. Ryther, T.. SUMMERS James c.
Cross, +. y. Gaines, ID. F. Palmer, Charles Mel
son, VIM. IL. CarTico, James NJ. Duvall, w. L.
Cowan, II. y. Austin, Cary w. White, Thomas
Perry and George Lawson.
II was then agreed to accept the invitation of
the Fifth Ward Club to Join with them at Ka,-
ser's Hall this evening, to proceed to the ratifi
cation meeting, and the following marshals were
elected:-Chief, Clarence NJ. Barton; Assistants,
+. u. Gaines, Fred. Fritz, Donald McCathran,
q. q. Langley, and Frank Langley. Adjourned,
with the hall and the streets in the vicinity for
some time thereafter ringing with cheers for
Emery.
SALE OF OIL PAINTINGs.-A large and
splendid collection OF oil paintings, which have
been selected with great care, and on the most
favorable occasions, in France and Germany,
and imported from Europe during the past wear
are now arranged for exhibition at the rooms OF
Pennsylvania avenue and Eleventh street. The
collection comprises valuable original pictures
by eminent living artists, and fine copies Of some
Of the most celebrated pictures BY the old mas
tiers. now in the galleries of Europe, tho whole
forning IL Is believed, one of the best collections
ever offered in this city. There will be q public
sale OF this collection on this and tomorrow
"wednesday evenings. May "a and %, to COM
mence ar 1:30 O'Clock, under the direction of
Messrs Cooper & Latimer. The paintings are
now view.
ALEXANDRIA NEGRoKs BEoUGHr HERE TO
VOTE FOR BOWEN AND To TAKE THE BREAD
OUT OF THE MOUTHS OF WASHINGTON COL
oKED MKN-Yesterday a number OF coiored
men were In the neighborhOod Of the Northern
Market inquring for work under the CORPORA
ton, stating that they lived in Alexandria, and
that Of church on Sunday in that city q notice
was given out that men were wanted here on
corporation work, and place on X street was
name d as the place for application. OF course,
they unuerstood IL they got work they should re-
main and vote for Bowen. Let the colored men
OF Washington bear in mind that these illegal
voters brought here by Bowen are taking the
bread out OF their own mouths and depriyiup
chance no MT luIo
BASE BALL--AHantics rs. Olympics The
match game between the Atlantics OF Brooklyn,
and the Olympics Of this city, came OF yester-
day afternoon on the grounds OF the latter in
tins city, and attracted Q large attendance. For
the hrst i've innings II was close game. the
TO in favor OF the Olympics. Then, however,
the Atlantics got on and had things their own
wsy as shown in the following summing up Of
Atlantic.......... o 5 o o Q 10 5 1880
Oltmpic......-.. o 5 o o 2 o o o o. Z.
The afternoon the Atlantics are playing q
match with the Nationals.
SALES OF RIAL EsrATx.-Caoper & Latimer
have sold the following property: Lot No. Il,
portion Of The tract Of land known as Metro.
polls View, to w. d. Davidge, for s200 per acre.
Also, tract Of land on the old Bladensburg
Ako, a tract Of land in Loudoun county, i'm the
State Of Virginia, on the Leesburg and Drane >
vile road, containing about 2i3 acres, to VIM.
ID. Mott, for 2,Ioo. -
CsIrARIAS PIcxIc.-The sunday school OF
the Unitarian Church will make an excursion to
Carin sprii e, Virginia, on tomorrow,
SWeanesdayO 18th inst, the cars leaving the
depot on Mary land avenue, ss o'clock in the
morning; and returning about 5 in tine alter
noon Memters Of the eongre CATION are spec
ally requested to join the party. Tickets Tor
adults, 50 cents
TEE ST'RAwBERRY FESTIVAL now baino bs,d
for tie bereft Of the Sunday School OF CALVARY
Baptist Church, promises to be q great success
Last night the beautiful Masonic Hail was Ali w
with happy throDg, and IL should be so again
tonight. :
The SWIMMING CONTEST In the !, stomac
river yests rdsy between Henry ky,.~ and
Thomas Parker, attached TO the British Leg :
tion, distance two hundred yards, was won by
!, yder by about two II ct in two inmates and
thirty seconds. They Try 1t Sc ain next Mo.adAy.
r, TIC NC tomorrow afternoon of the Sixth
"a,o msry Club. II h not political fair,
snu snl te Conducted like zEmsr, 3 election.
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