Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-01-12


citizen to govern us, and it is propose that
our rulers shall not be citizens of the District.
This will make us colony. twill make no
difference how good the officers selected for
us may be, they will come from other places
and II is not natural for them TO look away
from their homes. He believed in the right
culiar. He not only believed in suf-
frage, but that ii should be exer-
cised, irrespective of sex, color or
or hiss. (The audience. however. applauded)
They say TO us, we gave you government,
but had to wipe it out What an admirable
but what could it do? the House. represent
ing the people, could not pass law. for the
Council, representing the President, could
check che them. "a Toiee-"They could steal
the funiture.D Then, abQ-3 all, was the
Board OF Public WORKS, whose powers were
absolutely limitless-in the Language use in
wills ''of sound and disposing mind and I'M
der no legal restraint" Why the whole thing
was failure unborn. Now they say we are
incapable of self-gOvernment, and we have
been elevated TO that state of being where we
are unflt TO govern ourselves The bill. how
ever, Will not be passed; but as it had been
said II had been pending two months and no
word of dissent had been raised, they should
at least inform Congress that we do not
want IL.
Mr.. Han, from the committee on resolu-
tiOnS, submitted q report:
The preamble and resolutions sets forth
that the Morrill, bill is anti-republican. com
pllcated. visionary, impractical, and if made
law would result i'm incalculable injury to
our citizens; that they protest against it's
passage as in direct cOntravention of the
great principles of home government. because
II takes from us all rights to the ballot, save
IN the election of school commissioners,
places our officers in the hands of the Federal
Executive with full power to place strangers
over us necessarily ignorant of our wants and
indifferent TO our interests; that q committee
OF twenty-five be appointed to present the
protest TO Congress, with an address rep
fesentlng the sentiment of the peO-
pie; that said committee be instruct
Ell TO ask Congress to frame an or
ganic act on the principles that "an gov
ernments derive their just power from the
consent of the governed Mr.. lie Barnes
submitted additional resolutions that the
people disclaim and deny the assertion that
they DO not desire popular government re-
fute the charges against the old corporation:
deny that evils of the late administration of
the District were from the elective feature Of
That government; disappointing the amend
ment of Senator Sargent To fine Morrill, hill.
approving the bill presented by Nj Wright
as the true principles of government of the
people, and denOuncing the extravaganza of
the late Board of Public Works and reflect
ing upon their integrity.
Mr. Himber moved that the resolutions be
referred TO the committee of Twenty-Five,
when appointed.
Mr.. George III. Holmes moved their accent
ance.
Mr. Himber said that the House of Dele
gates was as responsible as the board, and
had passed the four million and other bills.
lie claimed that the Board of Public Works
had been proven guilty of fraud but lift was
TO be censured the legislature should also be
cenSured. He moved to lay Mr.. LeBarnes'
resolutions on the table.
Owing to the commOtiOn the chair did not
hear, or at least did not entertain. the mo-
ton. and taking the question on the report OF
the committee declared it adopted.
Dr. Mary Walker offered a resolution that
congress be requested TO pass an act to pro-
tect the women of the District in their right
OF suffrage, as the only permanent protec-
ton to the rights of mems suffrage.
without taxing n vote, the meeting was
declared adjourned, Mr.. Barrett stating that
he would announce the committee through
the papers.
OEFICERS OF THE TRIBET OF RED MEN
ELECTED.-The following officers in the
Order of Red Men have been elected for the
ensuing term:
TuscaTora Tribe, No. 5-Prophet John.H King;
sac hem, Edward Dunn; senior sycamore, ChIrles
W epafnaker; Iun,3r sagun"re; Charles E. Hook;
Usage Tribe, Ne. 6.-Prophet, James Granger;
saCheln, j. r. Garner; senior sycamore, Ii Sip-:
Junior sycamore, G.. f Hutchins; chief of records
James b Dement,; keeper Of wampum, j. +. Spring
Black Hawk, No. I2.-Prophet Charles Radir2c;
5hi S Of records, A A. Burchi keeper Of wampum,
st TaInmany's- No. l3.-Prophet, Jas. J. Mohler;
saCh"n, Thomas SumIne rscaIes: senior sagamora,
Eberly; chief Of records, George L. " Strialav:
assistant chiet Of records, r. o. Polkinhorn; keeper
. Lean Trise HGs.IProphet, James L. Collins;
records W ii Payne; assistant chief Of rdn"rds.
,haTles Robinson; keeper of wainpum, J. IL. New
seneca. No. n---Prophct, A. NJ Boswell: sachom,
,aaganorc. James Lewis chief Of records, james ".
Moss; Keeper OF wanrum, William Otto.
ORGANIZATION OF PRODUCE Ex-
CHANGE.-A meeting of produce and com
mission merchants was held last night on
Louisiana avenue, near 10th street. for the
purpose of forming produce exchange. Mr.
+. j. Beidler occupied the chair. with Mr. G.
\. Huntington secretary. The following
firms were represented:-D. NJ. Ream. Beid2
Ter. Howard 4 Co, j. F. Saum & Co, r. Fl.
Spindle & Son, Jones & Bro, ID. r. & c. +.
DutrCw, Miller 4 Wager, ]. w. Sands Il Co,
Janney d HOge, Kelley IL Chamberlain, j.
X. w. Mankin, Miller, Compton q Co,
Knox Il Erwin, w. +. Anderson, Drury &
Crowley, r. III. GOldin 4 Bro, f. c. Weston,
I'll. L.. BiscOe, John a. Baker and others. The
chair submitted report of constitution and
bylaws. which was adopted. The constitu-
called The Produce Exchange of Washing
ton. ID. c." its objects TO be Ito secure unity
OF action, TO promote friendly intercourse
among its members, adjust differences be-
tween them, difiuSe reliable commercial in
tell1gence, foster trade and protect il against
unjust or unlawful exactions. reform abuses,
ana generally TO advance the interests of the
produce trade of Washington" Officers
were elected by ballot as fOllOws:-John A.
Baker, president; James w. Janney. vice
president; j. r. Saum, treasurer; &. 4. Dun
nlngton, secretary. y committee to prepare
a list of quotations To be submitted to the
exchange on Thursday next, was elected as
i0llows:-J. ;. Miller, III. Clay Jones and j.
+. Saum.
THE THEATERS.-At the National Theatar
last evening a fine audience witnessed the
nrSt appearance in our city of the brilliant
Olve Logan, III the amusing society drama
. Surf As an actress Miss Logan is true To
nature, and her rendition of the dual char
acters of Mrs. Gen. Noble" and Mile We
roniQue' is artistic. The company is a goci
one, and as the play is produced in a superior
manner 1t ought TO draw good houses.
a large audience at Ford's last evening
welcomed the return of Mr. G.. l.. Fox To this
city with his entertaining pantOmime,
''Humpty Dumpty," which is produced with
many new and interesting features The GYM
nastic performances were thrilling. Anybody
who wants TO enjoy good, hearty laugh
should go and see Fox.
The new bill at the Theater COmique is a
capital one, and there ought To be q large
attendance this week. The shadow pantO-
mime is full of fun. and the other features of
the entertainment are all good in their way.
y TEMPERANCE MASS MEETING was held
last night at the Metropolitan NJ T.. Church
under the auspices of the Ladies' Temperance
Association. Mrs. Linville, president of the
aSSCci9 tien prpSidp1 and STATED tho nl;oof