Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-07-26

A DOuble.B&freleSl Greeley and
Brown Meeting.
INHARMoNIoUs PROCEEDINGS AMONG THE
CHAPPAoUACKs AT THB BOARD OF TRADE
RooMs-THe BRETHREN CANNOT DWELL TO-
GRTHER IN UNITY.
BY some misunderstanding TIVE meetings con-
vened at the board OF trade rosms last night,
which caused some clashing-the Greeley and
Brown club, and some of the District Greeley
and Brown delegates, who expected to form a
central executive committee. The former got
possession first, and Captain James Goddard
occupied the chair, with Walter Hawkes. as sec
rotary.
NOT WILLING TO PAY THE FIDDLER.
Mr.. Fleming submitted a resolution, which
was adopted, that a tax of 81 be levied on each
member of the Greeley and Brown clubs
throughout the city to bear the expenses of the
ratification meeting to be held on the Sth day of
August in front OF the city hall. Considerable
discussion here took place as te whether this
tax should be considered an initisticn fee or a
contribution merely for this special purpose, and
finally il was agreed to consider it a contrihu-
ton. MIR. Henry s. Davis thought there would
be plenty Of money forthcoming to cover all the
expenses OF the ratification meeting, but this
did not contemplate the use OF their funds set
apart Tor campaign purposes.
Some thirty or forty members
"WALKED Up TO THE CAPTAINS CPrICrD
and settled their assessment like men.
Mr.. u. Coombs stated that joint council
had been organized of the several clubs for the
purpose OF having bead to supervise the cam
paign work. This report had been adSpted at a
late meeting. The secretary Of that meeting
MI Pearson, had agreed to write out copies Of
that report but he had not received it from him
but he could state in substance what il W As and
afterwards the report, as drawn up. could be
laid before the club for action. On a melton to
adopt the verbal statement of Mr. Coombs
some one objected on the ground that the dele,
gates to that meeting had not been chosen by
the people direct.
FINANCES AGAIN UNDER CONSIDERATION
After some discussion further action was
postponed, and the subject of the initiation fee
again came up. MIR. III. s. Davis stated that
when he i. joined the Greeley and Brown club it
was with the understanding that a fee was to be
paid, and he had paid it. They could do
nothing without funds.
Mr.. }. j. Coonbs moved that fee of 81 be
charged TO all members of the club who had not
already paid il, as an initiation fee. aud that the
secretary be directed to collect it; adopted.
HOWE is THIS?
Er. English preSe nted the name of Frank r.
Howe a. assistant recording secretary Mr.
John i. Halleck asked if Mr.. Howe was not a
Grant republican, he was not very much mis-
taken lie had seen bis name III connection with
Grant meeting lately. Mr.. Coombs said he,
too, had a distinct recollection of seeing his
name attached to a call for Grant meeting
hr. Hawkins, the secretary, stated that he
could vouch for Mr. Howe being sound on the
goose" After further debate, his name was
referred to the executive committee for further
scrutiny az to his political status.
ATTEMPT TO HOLD ANOTHER NETTING
Here some OF the delegates who had met for
the purpose OF forming a central executive COM
meIced to grumble because they couId nor oct
possession OF the room to transact their iTIsi-
hess. Mr.. MaOney, from the ST district seemed
TO be very unhappy about ii. Finally the virtu-
Gus John H. Crane stated that il would be i'm
practicable for the delegates to hold a meeting
there being but tour districts represented MT
Hutchips moved that the secretary of the Gree
ley and Brown club be instructed to publish a
calf for meeting of the delegates OF the several
district clubs to meet on next Thursday nj ght at
the board OF trade rooms and report to the sec
rotary, Mr.. Hawkins, for business. Consider
able discussion followed, during which angry
words passed between Messrs McGin and Ma
loney, OF Georgetown, in reference to the right
of the latter to hold place in that delegation,
Mir. Maloney said
"HE WOULD ATTEND TO MR.. MeILL OUT
Mr.. johnson moved that the Greeley and
Brown club adjourn, and turn the hall over TO
the delegates. Mr.. j. Ii. Crane objected As
there were not enough of the delegates present
TO hold a meeting legally. Mr.. NJ afoney wished
to know whether the Greeley and Brown climbs
were expected to take active part in the muui-
cipai election. MIR. III. 5. Davis said municipal
matters had nothing 10 60 with the Greeley and
Brown clubs. Mr. Marcellus West thought
they could attend to both national and manici-
pal matters.
CAPTAIN MOORE on THE WAR PATH.
Captain W. W. Moore got the floor and stated
In rather an excited manner that an ATTEMPT
hsd been made to prevent the election OF Greeley
and Brown delegates in the 18th district by a
swell- known ambitious youth. He denounced
the attempt and the leader of K, Mr. William
Dickson. MIR. y. III. Crane here stated that there
was conspiracy on foot TO break up the Greeley
and Brown clubs, and that the board of public
works and their hirelings are always to be found
at their meetings. Only a few were aware of the
facts, but the whole matter would be made pub
lie in a day or two. A motion offered nv Mr.
Fenwiek that the delegates meet the eI1b on
Wednesday night was then adopted, and the
meeting dispersed.