Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-04-19


w ~. 49, 49, -,.".sld be cast aside.
"A yoice-"That's it.sl He warned them .>''t
Bowen would have the convention packed, and
that he was determined on getting the nomipa-
ton.
ing the charges m AIDE against Mayor Bowen and
the FIRST Ward delegation, in not paying on the
voted TO pay them, but was not accountable for
the collapsed state OF the city treasury: He
warned Them that there was danger ahead,
the party ranks. "A voice--s.Take Bowen oat.
and an win be well" Another--"And Htnbsrp
Another-"And Attorney Cook. He warned
themselves reformers, and who are now patting
the eolored man on the back, they arc wolves In
sleeps clothing. They must unite, or they are
lost, voioe-"Drop Himber-take up kscn-'
Mr.. Brooks, interrupting, asked the speaker
If be was willing to give up Bowen for the good
Mr.. Thompson said he would answer that
question Mt another time. But he believed that
Mr.. Bowen was the very best man they could
unite sIp b.v sn% others SPOKE AGAINST
MI. Carter A. Stewart was observed coming
in, at very late hour, and was ct once called TO
the speakers stand and said that he would not
advocate the claims Of any particular man for
the Office Of Mayor; that he would support the
man getting the largest number of votes in the
down by any set Of men. He would support
Bowen, If he got the nomination, or Richards or
amy, other good Republican, but would not sup
port man who had been elected to the Councils
and had ever since voted against the interests of
the party. IVoices.-FWh0 Is it?' s.Emery?rl
He had just come in, but had been informed his
Of his political record in the Councils. He had
made some errors, and regretted some of his
acts, but would not deny what he had done. As
to Crane and Crossman, he at one time, thought
they were good Republicans, but he was now
Convinced they were the enemies of the party.
In star chamber meeting at Union League
Mayor, who the people will repudiate, just as
sure as the day of election comes.
The Chair asked il Mr.. Stewart had not said
that "f they could not carry their points fairly,
Mr.. stewait.-" Yes, L will not deny it."
The Chair-.eThen you must allow us to do as
we please about our choice Of men,"
Mr.. Stewart said he would speak to the whole
Republicans Of the First Wald, and he spoke ty
would not consent to run II he thought by
doing 50 he would injure the party. He said
the Republicans intend to call ward mass meet
delegates to convention. tvoice.-"wm You
give us all an opportunity 10 attend."] Mr.
Steward, resuming, said that the Mayor would
. sons he
and be elected He would be the next choice,
without doubt, In the convention. We have
can't 5s s
proceeded to ask IL they, as Republicans. could
| take up such q nan as NJ. g. Emery-a man
S mho s ana SSo e yo'es "i
Mr.. Henry Johnson:-"We win take him In
preference to Bowen" 81, ..-..,t--s.--,
Was reform candidate, which means conserve
| tive, which means democratic, which means
| death to the colored man. Mr.. Moore had sat
in his seat week TAI AFTER wess and opposed giving
| always opposed days work.
Mr.. q. Clark disputed the assertion. saying
sy,Sss if he
| why the Street Commissioners do not receive
| money to pay off the laborers.
Mr.. Stewart said he had been down with Al
derman Davis to see IL some plan could not be
With Yes ts about esec-
ton times now;" That's played out. ! He said
had Simply lived beyond their means; but they
| were going to make another loan, SO that the
men can get their pay. lVoiees-"Good," sits
Mr.. Clark desired to know how 1t was that
none could get employment except Bowen men.
Mr. Stewart denied that such was the case; if
| twas he knew nothing Of IL. -l-E
| Mr.. Stewart continued, saying that Mayor
| Bowen will not accept the nomination unless he
is sure of winning He stands ready now to
be made a sacrifice for the good of the colored
people. He said the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
| road Company would give any amount to defeat
| Bowen. VOICE They had better not make
the offer to w. A. Cook" Great laughter
Everybody had got up the cry of "msd dog
| against Bowen without cause, but be had been
a true friend to the colored men, and they
| should not 60 back on him.
Mr.. VIM. A. Freeman made a lengthy speech
against the assertions of Alderman Stewart and
the meeting tn fS s three Tas sfss ts
for A. e. Richards. DC
FIRST CONGREGATIONAL CHuRcH-To-mor
row there will be held in this church, corner o.
10th and G streets, series of very interesting
meetings connected with the installation of the
| Rev. DIR. Rankin and the. conservation of the
| edifce.
The Council, composed of pastors and dele
| North, will hold it's business session to examin,
| the candidate for installation at II O'Clock a. m
| the dedication services will take place in the
church, commencing at O'Clock p. m, sermon
The installation exercises commence at az
O'Clock IN the evening. The sermon will bt
preached by Rev. X. 3. Storrs, ID. D., and the
other parts, such as the charges, right hand Of
fellowship, etc, win be taken by distinguished
representative clergymen from the Council.
Al these meetings win be open to the public
who are cordially invited TO attend.
The hne etiifice Of this church is now nearly
finished. There remain but the details of few
doSI,steps, the fence, and such small affairs to
tention az fast IS possible. 1t is the intention
| of the Society to procure at an early day largf
organ for the slightly and capaeious loft in t6e
ELECTIONS o. yestrymen have
! cen elected In several OF the Episcopal
churches Of this city, as follows:
Trinity Church. New members, Henry
Bradley, Columbus Delano, John HI. Semmes,
over, DE- Il. j. AiSord Me eGeas h 3awS
Baldwin, Thcs. 3. Moore. ~, - :,
Christ Church, East washingten-Oharles
z. Roberts, <. A. RytSer, Charles v. MOTIFS.
| Walter b. Dobson, A.W Miller.