Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-08-21


MEETING.
The central democratic committee met last
night al Vernon Row-Mr. VIM Dickson In the
chair, and Mr. Lawrence Gardner secretary-to
arrange the details for the grand ratification
meeting on the goth inst. Mr.. Arnold, from the
OF the marine band had been engaged at Sl05
which he suggested could be divided into two
bands If necessary. There were 50 pieces OF
music In it, The report was adopted. Several
delegations from the various clubs reported
that they had employed bands for their own
clubs Independent OF the marine band The
committee on PLATFORM reported that the lum-
Der had been engaged and carpenters would be
set TO work next Monday. Mr.. Chas. G. Godfrey,
from the committee on decorations. reported
that the decorations would be very elabor-
Mr.. James Goddard. from the COMMITTEES ON
hnance, reported that there would be funds
enougn Ior al necessary expenses, and as the
committee had performed all the duties as
signed to 1t. he asked that It be discharges. an
ordered. Mr.. T. b. kaIbfus, from the Commit
zee on printing, reported that the entire pro-
gia ram, TOT that night had been prepared and
would De published In all the Sunday papers
me report was adopted Mr.. Allen. from the
committee On speakers. reported that they
would have good speakers ana enough OF them.
OF Dotn local and national reputation. Mr. Oh
yer stated that Judge X. b. WOrden of Ohio
was the latest convert to democracy and world
ADDRESS the meeting. The chair suggested that
there should be a committee appointed on fire.
works. TO see that rockets Roman Candles ne
ana red lights, &c. &C., were properly disrrib-
uted On the line or march and judicious!y used
All aver some discussion the whole subject was
Ie1t IN the hands of Mr.. Godfrey OF the decora.
tion committee. Mr.. Bali, the chief marshal
stated that the line OF march, organization OF
the line, time CT marching, &c, Sc.. had been
all arranged. and that the marine band would
report at the headquarters OF the Jackson
democratic Association at $50 o'clock. From
,here they would go to the place OF starting on
gether the entire length OF the liue of march at
the head of the procession and would be used on
the grand stand as occasion required. The pro.
ceSSiOn would arrive at the stand at $50 O'clock
The marshal was requested to detail one or
more OF his aids TO meet and escort the Aleyan-
dria clubs to the place in the line 1t was
agreed that the Jackson Democratic Assocta.
ton be given the right of line. Corresponding
secretary, Mr.. c. 2. Culver reported that In
obedlence to instructions he had invited, by
surrounding counties outside the District and
had received responses from all but four OF
them; He was instructed to extend invitations
by advertisement in the Baltimore papers IN
the clubs of Baltimore to attend the denonstrao
ton. The chair remarked that he had assur-
enceS that clubs from Laurel and Rockville
Maryland and Alexandria and Leesburg, Vir,
horseback. The committee On organization
was empowered 10 postpone the demonstration
IL case OF Indictment weather to the next fair
DAY. Mr. Ball, from the committee On trans
poTtation. reported that both railroad com
panieS would make up special trains il neces-
ssry; that In case one hundred passengers
could be obtained In Baltimore the fare round
trip, would be $3.50. The Baltimore ande Ohio
Conpany would also make up train from
Rockville 10 this city for fifty cents round trip
Inc secretary was Instructed to write to MIR.
W. u. fitzgerald OF Baltimore, and ask him TO
sur up the democracy OF that city to send
large delegation over here. Mr., b. F. Llovd
stated that the South Washington Hancock and
kDgllSh club would attend to the reception OF
the AlezandEaelubs in this city.
WASHINGTON
met ar POTOMAC hall last night ", p Shea In
the chair and j. NJ. Carroll secretary. A COM
mlttee from 100 democrats OF the 18th district
was then heard in reference to attending the
rat1hcation meeting In body with them, and
the proposition was accepted. A letter OF fnvi-
tat1on from the North Washington Hancock
ana English CLUB, TO attend pole raising at 9TH
ana boundary streets, was accepted. Thirteen
new members We're enrolled. The finance CON-
snlttee reported enough funds raised to defray
expenses Of the club to participate In the rati-
hcat1On meeting. The chairman OF the com
M I OF arrangements reported the position in
line of procession Of this club changed from the
right TO the left OF the South Washington dem
ocrat1c club. On motion Of Mr. Carroll raso-
Iutlon was UNANIMOUSLY adopted that as the
chief marshal OF the ratification procession had
changed the position OF this club from the right
10 the lett OF the South Washington democratic
club, mat this club being an older organization
DO not occupy the position, and not to parttcI-
pate In the procession as club.
ASSAULT ON A FEMALE BARBER.-Thi5 morn
Ing, Elias Royce, colored, was charged In the
Police Court with an assault on Susan john
son, colored. The latter testified that Royce
came into her barber shop to get his head
shaved and Size did 1t, and on her telling him
Tie price was 10 cents, he up with his fist and
Knocked her against the side OF the house. He
was fined 80 or 30 days.
FAMILY FIGHT.-Charles Schultze. a young
man, was charged with an assault on his
DTo1her, Phillip SchultZe, aged ten years. with
a stick. for which he was fined So Charles
Schutze and Ernest Schultze were charged with
assaulting their father, VINO testified that when
ne learned that the young men had whipped
the children, and he asked about it. these two
attacked him and knocked him down; SIS or ten
days each.
CHAMPIONS IN PENMANSHIP.-At the Spencer
Ian BUSINESS College yesterday AT DIN an ey-
animation was made OF the first and last speci-
mems OF the writing club, consisting of about
one hundred members. which vas organized
August ?. The committee OF Judges WERE s
John Thomson, VIM. Ballantyne. Archibald
NcLeeS, Prof. Lyman P. Spencer and w. w.
Burdeue. The champion writer's Of the club
were Charles klakring and Miss Katie Stone.
VINO received the prizes promised-their tuition
for the course free. The members making
finest progress were j. D. Wise, H. C.. Powell
Arthur b. Anderson. Susie Collins Harry stone
WIN. III. Smiley, Henry Goodman John Burton
samuel &. Burche and Mrs Eleanor White, The
following were elected officers of the club
fTesident. ii. G, Powell; vice president, Mrs.
Ellen j. FOote; secretary, p, G. Mays.
HOWsoN's superior ice cream, quart, 40c: 2.
tgc; ., Il; l gal, S1.25, derd. 10 cts plate
1lo4 18th st.
MARRIAGE LICENSES have been issued to Hor-
ace Johnson and Louisa Slmlns; E. G. Benson
and Ella D. Lord: Charles Cross and Mary nav