Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-08-25
LOCAL NEWS.
Local Politics.
ARRANGEMENTS FOR TRE pesocR.rc y,-,-,,.
TIoN MEKTlNG


ARRANGEMENTS FoR TRE DEMOCRATIC RArryrca
TioS MEETING.
A meeting or the democratic central executive
committee was held last evening at head
quarters, corner OF Pennsylvania avenue and
10th Street-Mr. VIM. Dickson In the CHAIR ana
Mr.. l. Gardner secretary. Mr.. Kalbrus from
the committee on ratification, reported that the
arrangements therefor were proceeding satis
factory. Mr.. Robert Ball, from the committee
on railroads, reported that the roads leading TO
the city had promised TO run special trains as
they may be required at special rates. Mr.. +.
Barrett moved that the advisory committee be
increased so as 10 add two from Georgetown;
agreed 10. Reports were called for nom the
committee on platform, and MesSrS- Hewett,
thereon. and some doubts were expressed as 10
the strength OF the structure IL was also sug-
ges ted that sound board should be erected,
and this subject was referred 10 the committee
On platform The committee reported that they
would have the platform passed upon by the
inspector OF buildings Mr.. Cassin called atten-
ton TO The necessity or having two small
platforms erected at some distance from the
main stand In order that the speakers voices
may not interfere with each other. He also
stated that an ofrer OF one had been made by
Mr.. GIL. The subject was left with the CON-
mittse on platform. Mr.. CassIin moved that the
Nj uopolitan X. X Co.. be called on In reference
TO transferring passengers or running the cars
so as not TO Inconvenience the Ineeting, carried:
and Messrs Cassin. Ennis ahd Yates were ap-
poll ted committee 10 see the railroad officials.
Ii was stated that there would be six clubs from
Church. Rockville, Bethesda, Surrattsville,
Laurel Hyattsville. most OF them mounted, and
seN eral C ubs are expected from Baltimore, ar
rs ngen.t nts having been made with the railroads
ior special trains at reduced rates. In reply
10 question the chairman reported that
num'er Of the speakers invited had accepted.
Mr.. Robert Ball, the marshal In chief was pres
tn'. and had a conference with his aids and
division marshals. the result OF which was
that The Getails were fully arranged.
Ihe young Mems Hancock Club met last eve
hQl M Aflali rrfr tom fin
the CHAIR and Mr.. A. A. llpScomb secretary.
several hew memberS were elected. Mr.. Lips
comb reported that Weber's band had been Sc
cured for the procession. The South Washing
ION club vas invited 10 Join the club as individ-
ualS. and II was determined TO escort them from
lhelr headquarters by the band. The Commit
Tee on traDsparencies reported that they were
prepared. IL was also reported that the requi-
sl,e fireworks had been procured Mr.. Caring
ION, fcr The committee on address. reported that
they would he ready TO report by September lst.
Notlce was given that the members should meet
al The rooms ar O'Clock sharp. Thursday eve
ping. 10 take part In the procession. The men,
ners OF The South Washington club would join
them at 6.+5 p. m. one hundred and thirty
torches had been procured, and were on hand.
On motion, committee consisting OF Thomas
Miller and Charles Moore, was appointed TO
meet the Rockville club at the depot. as they
proposed Joining the association In the process
sion.
Hancock and English club was formed at
1922 u street last night. with j. Enmner, Jr..
president; w. Myers and Charles Corbly. vice
presidents; George Latarre; J. Lehman and j.
Emmner, secretaries; T. Niehous treasurer.
Quite number joined the club. After the
adoption OF constitution and bylaws prepara-
tions TO attend the ratification were made and
Mr.. Phillips, OF the 18th district, made an ad-
dress.
THE EVANSVILLE REPUBLICANS.
The Garfield and Arthur club, OF HyattSvflle
was addressed at their headquarters by Judge
Noah, or the War department., Monday night.
The committee on speakers and meetings re-
ported that they had secured Secretary Sher-
man 10 address The mass meeting 10 be held
about the 10th proximo. other speakers of
national and state reputation and the political
clubs aid associations OF the District have been
invited, and large republican gathering is ex-
pected.