Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-02-24
MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE co.
The Election To.day-A Lively Affai

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This morning at O'Clock, at Franklin Hall,
corner 9Th and c streets, the stockholders met
to elect officers. Major A. C. Richards called
the meeting to order, with Mr.. J. s. Edwards
as secretary. A letter was received from Mr..
Vim. King withdrawing his name, 'sbeing de-
SirouS OF promoting any movement that Will
render the new management thorough ana EN-
Gent" and expressing the hope that some other
Georgetown man might be substituted for him.
RESOLUTION AGAINST THE OLD MANAGEMENT.
Mr.. Cochran offered a resolution that as 1t
appears by the report OF the committee the
managers and officers hold $4,000 at a mini
| mum rate Of interest; that Tor numQer OF
years past they have voted themselves large
! tion): have paid large sum of money as a
| bonus fOT tie interest OF one Of their number
| in certain real estate which has resulted in an
absolute loss OF $4,000 and In q Shrinkage of
| SI5G00. and have paid salaries to certain of
their officers for services not performed and In
other respects failed to administer the affairs
OF the company in business like and econ0rl-
ica manner, therefore the interests of the policy
holders demand change In tie management
The resolution was adopted.
THE SALARY QUESTION
Mr.. Cochran offered a resolution that the SAL
airy OF the president, including all efnOIuroents
shall not exceed 1000, and the salaries of the
managers 800. MIR. c. f. f. Richardson moved
as Sa an amendment that the presidents salary
ran accepted the amendment. Mr. c. E Fraser
moved a further amendment, inserting $500 for
me pIeSauen., ana 30 per each regular meeting
MIR. SnOdgrass urged that the salary be lived
at 81 900, as the labOrer was worthy of his hire
MT. .. b. wilson moved to lay the subject ON the
table; loSt-yeaS II, nays &c. After some discus
sion the resolution, as amended by Mr. Fraser.
was adopted.
THE TREASURER'S BOND,
Mr.. j: s Edwards offered a resolution that
the duties OF the secretary and treasurer he
performed by the same person: that he shall
make dally deposites, give bond &c. Mr.. Bar
kef moved that the amount OF bond be $3.50 OOo:
lost Mr.. Edmunds moved that the bond be
sIoop; agreed TO. The resolution was adopted
A QUESTION OF EXPENDITURES
MI: towards offered resolution that the eX-
for meeting, and the hire OF hall, &C, be paid
out OF the funds of the company. Mr. j. b.
Wilson asked ii it was intended TO pay for the
use Of odd Fellows hall and PolKinhorn5 hall
and being answered in the affirmative. moved
that 1t be stricken out, saying that it was not
right that the funds OF the treasury be 50 used
and II they commercially spending money this
way there was no telling what they would do
when they got control. Mr.. POikinhOrn Sa id lie
made no charge fer his hall. Mr.. Richardson
opposed paying for the halls from the funds of
the company, but would put his hand in his
pocket and pay his share. Mr. r. j. Beall said
he participated in the Odd Fellows hail meet
ing; that he went there frightened, bat when
lie examined the report he came TO the c0nclu-
ION that his money was safe. lie was In
favor OF the old board, and he warmly defended
them MI. Edwards asked to withdraw that
- VI H.. d.
Wilson objected. MIR. Beall asked that the bus
ne presented so that they would know what
Trey were doing. He was afraid that under this
resolution the whole expenses could be snug
Sled In. Mr.. j. c. Wilson suggested that there
Was already liability created as to the report.
ara The shortest way out would be TO withdraw
he resolution. Incidentally he alluded to Mr.
iSoB's action in signing the report and yer
he favored the Old board. MI j. B. Wilson said
II was beyond the power OF the gentlemen to
diVlne his reasons for his actions. He claimed
thai the stock companies had something to do
With this movement.
THE ELECTION
NJ. Edison moved that they proceed to the
election, which was carried. and the commits
SlOnefS-MeSSrS. L. +. Bacon, O.. L. Sheriff. c.
T. Fraser, j. c. Wilson and A. F. Fox-toOk
their places on the stand with Mr.. Boteler the
secretary Oh tne company, and the voting COM
menced at 1920 O'Clock.
The reform ticket (yellow) is as follows:
Henry Polknhorn, JAS. S. Edwards, Geo w.
Cochran, G co. T. bearing, John b. Clagett, A.
c. Richards and VIM. King
The frients OF the old management are voting
TIE following: Samuel Norment, John Van Ris-
Wlca, Jesse b. Wilson, NJ. G. Emery F. How
ard. NJ. ID j. w. Barker and John G. Mcke
Ii Is understood that ticket is required for
eacn poHcy he!d, and that the votes by proxies
Will De filed for action after the votes In person
have been received.
Up to two O'Clock the voting was lively and
both parties seemed Sanguine of success and
were each doing their Level best to poll as many
votes as poss BILE, having representatives on the
street with tickets. looking out for voters 1t
OIL
Cons that frequently some OF our DISTINGUISHED
voters ard advocates OF suffrage would STOP
ana inquire how these men got The right 10 vote
Amase,aeats. &c
NATIONAL THEATER.-hir. b. MacauIey viii
play . Uncle DAM at the National this week
the comedian are both new to Washington but
Judging from newspaper notices, have made
favorable impression elsewhere. The play is a
comedy, with Sprinkling of pathoS and will
doubtless draw well
FoRD's OPERA HOUSE. - Leonard Growers
company commence their third week at the
opera House this evening. The past week
has been successful one for the company.
1.-The Remarkable History OF LiSpet viii be
prOSuced tonight.
CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH-A grand concert
Will De given at his church Wednesday even
ing. Among those who will participate In the
concert viii be, Mrs. F: P: Whitney, of Boston,
c. n. wooster. pianist; Professor j. w. BischoG.
OrganfSt and director.
MASONIC TENPLE.-There will be pantomime
by the deaf mutes of Columbia College at
Masonic Temple. next Wednesday evening.
There VIII also be readings and music. Tickets,
twenty-five cents; can be had at Ellis Whit
takers and Chapman'S.
LINCOLN HALL-H. NJ. s. Pinaforie is to be
given here in excellent style by amateurs for
the benefit Of the Church of the Orphanage.
Those who have it in hand will make a success
OF II, as they never, never fail
IHBAThR COAIQUE.-The sensational drama,
"The Mill Murder" will be the leading card at
tne COIllque InlS week. There will also be the
usual excellent varieties
HAMLINE NJ. E. CHURCH.-Hon Henry Blair
VIII deliver the next lecture In the course AT
Hamline M. Z. Church, corner 9th and p streets
ms evening. Subject: 1.-The Signs OF the
Tines"
M. c. a. LECTURE CoURsE.-The Rev DIR.
Naylor. OF the Metropolitan Church, will de-
liver the opening lecture of the season. NOR
row evening, at the Congregational Church
SUBJECT: " Brains or BuncOmbe"
DR. CORA BLAND will lecture in Lincoln Hail
Shapel tomorrow evening, On Physiological
Temperance.
FORREST HALL, Georgetown. -Hebar Tent
NO l9. l. % r., will give their fifth annual bali
at Forrest Hall. Georgetown. this evening. r.
promises TO be a brilliant affair."
GE0RGETOwN.-ThereW VIII be a pleasing enter
ta1nment at Curtis school building for the hem
e1t OF Grace p. e. church tomorrow evening
See advt.
PAyISG-STOCK CERTIFICATES-An Tap,,trDt
L*tfston. To-day, In the Court In General
Term, Judge Nylle delivered the opinion Of the
court In the case OF Noble Young against the
District OF Columbia ct al This was a biz in
equity TO restrain the District authorities from
preceding 10 enforce by sale OF the platntiIT-s
property, the payment OF certain s.paying-sto,s
certllcateS' issued against it for an .irn1rcva
ment' made under the late board OF DubIic
works Judge Wylie, after recitiflg the facts nj
the case, referred TO the law under which the
BOARD or public works acted nroyIdjno for ~ ]