Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1879-02-14


Logan on his return here about the 22d inst.
The Cavalry Baptist congregation on Wednes-
Stiekney. ". s. Stickney, and MT and Mrs.
jones, and fully exonerated them from any
blame In connection with the recent church
troubles
SOUTH " AsHINGToS ORGANIZING 4 CITIZENS
AssGCIATfON.-At meeting OF businessmen and
property owners OF South Washington, and eS-
peeialy those on the line of the Baltimore and
Potomac railroad. held 10 the lecture-rOOm OF
the First Baptist Church, Island Hall. corner of
9th street and Virginia avenue southwest. last
night, Mr.. Edward ID. Wright called the meet
ing To order, and said that noticing the recent
interview between the District commissioners
and representatives OF the railroads emf aTng the
city. he had conferred with several property
holders upon the subject of holding a meeting
to discuss their interests, and il deemed advise
be 90 cO-OpeTate with the Commissioners in
their efforts to have the Virginia and MARYLAND
avenue nuisance removed from their midst. He
nominated Dr.. Jas. T.. Morgan a. chairman. The
Doctor said he thought ii would be more salts
factory TO them all 10 have for their chairman
resident living on the line of this track. i
vote was taken. and the Doctor was unanimous
~ elected TO preside, and Mr.. Wright was
chosen secretary. Dr. Morgan took the Chair.
and said IT was True the citizens of South ash
ingfon had been outraged beyond human en-
duTance with this road and its disgraccful man
aStiltht. He spoke OF the recent Ueeting o.
the District commissioners and the railroad
men, and said that had it not been for com MIS-
SlOIieT Dent these fine railroad gent eInen would
probably not been acquainted with The Iacr thar
the citizens on the line OF the track ever made
any complain Of 1t. Mr.. Dent showed BY his
language. as given in the papers, that he was
fairly and friendly disposed toward them The
only way for the citizens to do is to agttate this
subject and in time he had no doubt but they
would WIN their point. Mr.. BanberTer took
the floor, and recited at length the experience
he had had in the courts in relation to the
cattle-I%n nuisance in front OF his dwelling
tie thought the scheme now on foot by the Ba.-
tlmore and Potomac company is 10 get Governor
Bowie TO sell their depot 70 the District or United
states governments and then TO locate their
passenger derOt at the intersection OF Vfrainfa
and Marylan avenues and between 9TH aud 9th
streets; and he showed by the plan OF street
Improvement then that this is the scheme
ntSe Two avenues are being cut uD in such shane
as 10 conform 10 the wants of the railroad
Mary land avenue had been cut OFF. the curb and
gutter stone hauled away by the contractors
and now the property is being taxed to nav the
cost OF damaging il. If our District Commits
SloneTS VIII take the trouble OF looking 10 the
charter OF this railroad they viii see whether il
can legally take possession of a grand and beau
tIul avenue ana have II cut in pieces by the
consent and direction OF the local authorities
and improved 10 suit the company s wants and
interests. This is Just what has been done
He did not charge MeSSrS Dent and TWininr
with this JOb-he believed them TO be good and
honest men. Capt. Phelps is the only one left
there Of the trio who permitted this outrage
The chair said he thought they ought TO form
permanent organization in South Washington
10 night out this outrage. These spasmodc
meetings amounted TO nothing Dr. Charles
Allen agreed with the chair as TO a pernanent
organization. and moved the appointment OF a
committee On constitution and plan of organiza-
lion and 10 select permanent officers which
was adopted. and the chair appointed Rev Dr
BittiDger. 5. :. Baker. Edward Temple, Rev.
Father Fortune and c. e. Meador as the CON
mlttee. The Chairman was also requested t.
act as one OF the committee; after which me
meeting adjourned
Mr.. CHAS. CAREY EVER clerk in the
treasury department, and for several years
Wen known III musical circles, died Yesterday
morning at the residence OF his faCher-in-law
MI; M 4, Sclutter. on 9Th street, between G.
and HI, In the 10th year OF his age. Mr. Eve.
was native OF Massachusetts, and came ont
with Boston regiment during the war; holding
a hentenants commission. He remained here
when the war closed. and for a long time was a
ltacheF OI vocal music. and subsequently Wasa
clerk IN the Treasury department which pO,i
aloh ne held al me time OF his death. For sew
efai years past he has been member of the
male octette or 81. Johns church. lie was a
member OF Lafayette Lodge, No 49, of MasOnS
VINO VIII attend the funeral, at st. Johns
church, at O'Clock Tomorrow afternoon, He
leaves widow and two small children.
:, The REASON WHY.-Dr. Fairchild, of the
holman Liver Pad Co.. met on the street one
DAY an adyenturer who had come out with
great flourish or trtImpetS about his new i'm
pro- hf0.ed Liver Fad. Says the doctor: ~ notice
"PTay tell me what are the motives that
prompts you TO do this. Is il that YOU really
behe'e you have better article better dis
III. 4
kho" much about mine as yet. The truth is.
uoclOr, mat am out OF buSineSs-hari Upland
me world owes me living; and 1 see the pai
business Is a success, and thought might as
VEL MAKE some money out OF pads as other
IVlhS- lie went into bankruptcy inside OF
t rnndSa Gays The country at this time is
neoGtd with base counterfeits and limitations
81 81 CiIe toliiiah Pad and al OF them prompted
, oiiio,u9h h,diice or avarice. The public Ves.y
Wisely and happily give them bUf meoerre
patronage. " O"4'e