Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1873-09-02
THE LOCAL POLITICAL CAMPAIGN.
Third District Republican Club.

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Third District Republican Club.
A meeting of the third district republican
club, Georgetown, west of High streetl, was
III. Barker in the char, and A. McCleish secre-
tary. The chair in few remarks urged that
as the campaign promised to be a close and ex-
citing one they should act unitedly.
The following committees were appointed:
On Northumberland K. Collins, Logan
Williams, William Burdette, John Steele, and
John r. Cole. Finance-Edwin Grouse, John
Selby, Logan Williams, Lewis Harris, and John
Parkhurst. Executive-George W. Beall, Will
liam r.. Collins, Alfred Pope, Jerry Mitchell,
and Robert Wilson.
Mr.. Logan williams offered resolution which
was adopted, that Choking at the gentlemanly
manner in which Assistant Engineer Drew con-
ducts himself and treats the men under him in
the Fire department.; resolved, that we do most
heartily indorse him for the position of chief
engineer of the fire department of the District
OF Columbia, believing as we do that it will give
trict." VI 'Ae D''-
Mr.. s. r. Collins moved as an amendment
that Robert III. Booker, of the Board Of
Fire Commissioners, be recommended and IN
dorsed for the position of assistant engineer;
agreed to, and the resolution as amended was
adopted.
on motion of Mr.. Logan williams, it was
resolved that the committee on registration be
compensated for their services at the rate of
s2.25 day. The chair called attention to the
necessity of getting in readiness for Il king upon
their choice for delegate to the Legislature.
Adjourned.
Fifth District Republican Club.
A meeting OF the Fifth district republican
club was held last night in Jones feed store,
corner OF 21st and X streets.
COMMITTEES
were announced by the chair as follows: Cam
paign committee-Henry Himber, W. T. Payne,
Thomas Steepe, Annanias Spencer, Charles
Cover, John Z. VIM, John Chapman, Henry
Edwards, BENJAMIN Grant, Henry Hensly,
Linkins, VIM. Green, A. Hannah, Henry Roy,
Thos. Broderick, VIM. Payne, K. 8. Hulse, +.
Butter, Jas. Thomas, J. H. Pollard, s. Scott,
W. Brown, Joseph Anderson, G. H. Irvine, L.
Steepe, Chas. Lemas, j. Q. VIM, and r. Gil
more Finance committee-Wm. Fletcher,
Thos; Lucas, Thos: Martin, Jas. Cannon, Henry
Burch, and II. d. Peyton.
After an animated discussion IL was decided
to change the hour Of holding primary cleo
ton for the selection of q candidate for the
House of Delegates from afternoon to evening.
A resolution was offered denouncing
THE so-CALLED BLACK MANS PARTY
and all those taking part in it. "belieying it to
be detrimental to us as laboring men; and be-
lieving that the party Is led by pack of dema-
gogues, sore heads and office-seekers who have
NO interest in us as laboring men,"
Mr.. Humber supported the resolution, and was
followed by Richard Brown, the latter having
a voice as sweet and shrill as an Italian street
warbler. He denounced the newspaper articles,
agitating the line of demarcation between the
blacks and whites, and took occasion to call the
former a "handful Of petty niggers." The latter
remark called forth repeated cat calls and cries
of "put him out" "put head on him."
Mr.. Thomas followed, stating that the sup
empty brain of Messrs. j. II. Brooks, Henry
johnson, and Phil. Murray, and grew out OF
the efforts of those men to wrest from the
colored children their rights in regard to free
schools. He claimed that the colored men were
the bone and sinew of the republican party in
the District of Columbia, and that they were
We're used as voters by men who in the end
reaped all the benefits. The black mans party
WAS a scheme conc0cted to divide the party, and
only one OF the city papers had spoken of its
existence. After a cross fire of a personal
nature between several members OF the club, in
which the presiding officer was alluded to in any
but complimentary terms, the meeting ad-
journed.
TIE COMING PIGEON SHOOTING MAToH.-A
meeting OF the Sportsman club was held last
night, at which the committee prizes for
the forthcoming public pigeon shooting match,
made the following report, which was adopted:
over trap for prize or money, five birds
each, single trap, first prize, q corduroy hunt
ing coat; second do, nickel plated powder
leather gun case. Second Mattel. Club match,
two single birds, first prize, gold medal sec
ond do. pair Of hunting boots. Third Match
medal; second do. a nickel-plated powder flask
and shot pouch. Fourth Match-Cttizens' ham
dicap match, for members and their friends,
first prize, hunting coat second do, fishing
The LAW SCHOOL OF THE NATIONAL UNI-
vERsITY commenced its fourth ennual session
last evening. An unusually large number vf
students were In attendance. Fifteen states
were represented besides the District OF Colum-
bia. The opening lecture was delivered BY vice
Chancellor Wedgwood. Among other things,
he stated that during the vacation he called on
Mr.. A. T. Stewart, Of New York, and had .
pleasant interview with him In reference to the
endowment by Mr.. Stewart of ono Of the col
ieges OF the National University. Mr.. Stewart
Europe. He had reason to believe that Mr..
Stewart had made q bequest to the university
OF At least one million of dollars.
CnpHn THE GAsLIoHr.-The reopening Of
Malre opera house last night with Augustin
lays well known play, "Under the Gaslight,"
attracted large and brilliant audience which,
considering the warm weather, was q decided
compliment to the management. For first
night, with q company or most Of them.
new TO the house and the audience, the
representation was very successful, and the dock
Ecene aud railroad scene <rfvo If 49,