Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-07-09
The District Democracy.

Tne members OF the Young Mems National
Hancock and English Club met in front Of the
marched In procession to the corner OF 14th and
c streets southwest to assist In the dedication
OF Hancock and English hickory pole erected
Weber's brass band, and the young democrats
were accompanied by many members Of the
Jackson Democratic Association, In the line
were several transparencieS, bearing the mot
toes:-"No more perJured commissions; when
elected he will take his seat" ''s and I, or the
radical game Of fifteen. cannot be played
polls" 1.-The Young Mems National Hancock and
English Club" North and south: the blue and
the gray keep step to the music Of the Union"
1.-The Soldier StateSman-tn war his sword ia
never Sneathed, 10 peace never drawn" The
South Solid for the Northern Hero" "Peace
e Of b .ae 10th dsrct The young
bearing as motto On their transparency, 1--WE
DEMAND nothing out what Is right and submit
70 3,i nothing Wrong" The procession, under
street to Pennsylvania avenue, and up to 14th
street, thence south to the place of meettnr
ahe oand paying ha Lively music on the march
OF cannon and bursting of fireworks. Here On
a vacant lot on c, near 18th street, had been
ralsea pole, finished Off with a hickory top
hass WIN large stand erected around the
oase, ana gaify decorated with banners and
CnlEeSe lanterns. On the approach of the
crowd large globular transparency was hoist
ca 10 Inc Top mast. and following it was hand-
some banner bearing the names of the demo-
Efa'lc standard bearers, Hancock and Eng-
llsh." the firing OF guns and booming OF rock
ets made quite lively scene, and the invited
ciuDs, with their transparancles. filed to the
stand, where seats were prepared for them
Here the band struck up the "Star Spangled
banner," amid the hurrahs OF the crowd
AFTER all mad been seated Mr.. c. P. Culver, who
presided, made an appropriate address of wei.
come. afterwards introducing Mr.. Pierce Bell.
president Of the Young Mems National Han
cceo 81 ing so sailing him R the Young
appropriate address and was frequently ap-
pauded. He was followed by Mr.. P. j. bono
nue., VINO was quite eloquent over the prospects
OF the democracy. Mr. s. w. Sweeney OF Mis-
souri,, was next introduced and said his state
would roll up majority OF LOG, 600 for Hancock
ana English in November next. He had been a
ciefk III a government department I'm this city,
and had done his work faithfully and honestly;
cut on the LIST OF July had received "yelloW
cover because he had refused to be assessed
ton" to the Garfield and Arthur cause. Ad-
dresses were made by MI. Campbell Caring
ton. OF this city; Major H. C. Burroughs, Of
During the address Of the latter the shower of
ram ram struck the crowd, which dispersed in
double quick.
THE GOD DISTRICT DEMOCRATS
met at Odd Fellows Hall Navy YardD last
night Mr.. Jos. w. Arnold called the meeting
10 order, remarking that they had doubtless
heard OF the nomination OF De Gotyer Credit
Mobeler Garfield at Chicago, which had put a
camper on the republican party; also OF the
nomination OF that gallant soldier. Winfield
scout Hancock, at Cincinnati. The democrats
OF the 2Zd district now propose to assist In the
election of Gen. Hancock, and propose to attend
the funeral OF the republican party on Nov. I'd.
MI; Arnold was elected temporary chairman,
and John II. Gates secretary. The roll was
opened and over 80 members were enrolled. Mr..
Arnold was elected permanent president: John
Growers, vice president; F. p. Morgan secre-
sergeant-at-a A committee on constitution
and Dy .laWs was ppointed-Messrs. v. Conner
W. E. Shelton and Otho De Moll-and they re-
ported draft, which Was adopted, the name of
trict' being selected. Some discussion followed
on the erection of pole, and Messrs. Charles
Arnold, ". E. Shelton and B. Mcdonnell were
ap pointed committee to confer with the dem
ocrats CT the 21st district On the subject.
MEETING OF CAPITOL HILL DEMOCRATS
was held faSt night at Wfthaft'S hall, corner OF
Sd ana streets southeast, for the purpose OF
barnes was made temporary chairman, and Mr.
l. A. Bailey temporary secretary. A committee
OF I'VE was appointed on permanent organki-
lar meeting. The committee is as follows
Messrs. Dodge, Zimmerman, McGlnniss Robert
son and Mckinney.
Washington Market, Retail Prices.
MEATs.--Beef. strloin. 2Oc. per h.; do. porter
house, 20a25c.; rib roast 1Oa1sc.; steak - 6a2oc
Corned Beet, salo; Dried Beef Clipped, 25a3oc.;
do sliced, 9oc.; Lamb, 1sa25c.; Veal, 12Ka2oc.;
Mutton, 12ka15c.; Pork. 1Oa12kc.; Sausage,
l2Ec; Bacon Hams, sugar cured, 12Ha14c.:
Sa9c.; Breasts, 10a1lc.; Lard, Sal0c.
FRUITs.-Peaches, 60a6Oc. per PIX. Apricots. 10
al5 per OoX; Oranges, 25a5ec. per doz.; do Flor
Ida 5ca60c. per doz.; Lemons, 30a49C. per doz:
Bananas. 2Oa3Oc. per doz.; Pine Apples, 15a25c.
each; Rasberries (red), 10a12cH.; do. (black),
oalOc.; Pears, 50a60c. per peck: June ADDE'S
5Oa40c. per peck; Cherries, 5asc. per qt.; Black
berries, 3a5c. per qt.; do (cultivated), 1Oal2
per qt; Watermelons, 40a5Oc. each; Cante-
loupeS, 15a25c.
F1sH.-Perch 2Oa3Oc. per buncn; Rock. large,
lGa15c. per H., 20a30c. per bunch: Mackerel 9Da
SOc; Hai1Dut, 15a20c; Goldfish, 10c. per h.; Black
OasS, 15a2O cents per To-; Catfish 1Oa25
cents per bunch; Lobster, 12c. per To-: TerraoIn
diamond back), s20a$24 per doZ; do {sliders)
50 per do2.; Turtle, S2a2 80 eacii.
GUTTER.-Philadelphi Print, 4Oc per ID:
Western Creamery, 35c.: New York 38a35c.:
roll, 2OaSOc.; Cheese, I5a20c.; Eggs, 13a15c. per
dozen.
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. Irish 31a40c per ok:
DO sweet 4oa50c per PIX Cabbage. 5aIoc.; do,
Spinach l5a20C. per pix; Beets, 3a5c. per bunch:
Lettuce. Ease. per head: Turnips, Ease per
bunch; Onions, Bermuda, 10 per box; do.
,Spring0 Sa4c. per bunch; Radish. SC. per bunch:
CGcumDers 16a20 per doZ.; Carrots. &C. per
ouGch Peas 2Oa3Oc. per peck; Beans, 2Oa39c |
per peck: Asparagus. 5a10c. per bunch; Toma-
toes, 50a60 per peck; Cymolins. 10al5c per doz.:
Egg Plants, 10a15c.; Corn 12a15 per doZ: Rhu- |
barb, 3a5c per bunch.
Observation-Disclosures, 50a75 per pair; Ducks,
75c.asl per pair; Geese, 50c.a s1; Turkeys, Is
also. per h.. Squads, s1.75a$2 per doz.; Spring
Chickens. S2.56af3.50 per dOZ.