Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-06-03
Jackson Democratic Association
NEW MEMBERS ADMITTED.


regular meeting OF the Jackson Democratic
Association was held last night, the president.
Mr.. John E. Norris, In the chair and C. P. Cation
secretary pro tenn, with a large number of mem
bers present. MesSrs. Jos. [. Pearson. Robprf
.. Hewitt A. A. LtpScomb. Jas. FL. stone. DR..
henry kalussoWski '. M. Burche, H. P. Hoare,
ton, Col Henry c. De Alma, Francis A. Rear
don, j. c. FOertSch, John a. Clark Sttllson
huIcnlns, Henry Wise Garnett, d. II. West. w.
r Easton, Joseph W. Arnold j. Webb Rodgers.
Harry Rodgers, John w. Drew and T. b. Kalb,
Ius were admitted TO membership.
OLD NEaBERs AND NEW.
MI. w. Pierce Bell, from the committee to
prepare an alpnaOetical list of the members for
Inc use OF the association, made a report stating
.n.r this duty had been attended with muc3
difficulty Ia consequence u the committee not
Icing able TO fn0 the old blOks OF the ass0ci-
atton. The Only BOOK Oh rolls was that OF ls,o.
None prior TO that date could DE found. In
accordance with Instructions the committee had
addressed circular to each Of the persons
found on this list, asking If they desired to
remain as members, and bat four OF them
lad responded adversely. One OF them
was lawyer, and his response was that he
would wait TO see the results of the Chicago
convention. Laughter and queries OF VINO Is
he?" Ills name?| Give his name. 50 that IL
can De struck off, Gel The committee re-
ported in favor of RENTING all accrued dues of
TIE members and start afresh. They also re-
commended the purchase OF a hall TO perpet-
uate the name or the old Jackson democratic
association. The names Of several Old members
dropped were, on motion, restored TO tae list
The chairman or the committee Mr.. Bedll then
proceeded TO read the names On the revised
roll. The partial report OF the committee was
accepted, ana the committee continued.
HELP FOR TIE NATIONAL COMMITTEE
Mr.. SanderSon offered resolution that the
President be authorized to tender the services
or the association 10 the National Democratic
Campaign committee to aid In sending of cam
palgn documents and other work during the
ensuing presidential campaign. Adopted.
LOCAL COMMITTEE OF TWENTY-FIVE.
flr. John +. Ennis, chairman OF the District
democratic convention, who was authorized 70
name committee OF tWenty-tW0-One member
from each legislative district in this cty-to be
hpOWn as the democratic campaign committee
OF twenty-five, for the purpose or cooperation
with the national democratic committee, re-
ported mat be lad prepared list according to
Instructions OF the recent convention In this
city which he proposed 10 announce through
the city press, but in view OF the action OF the
Jackson Association at its last fneetlus ne 1elt
somewhat embarrassed, as IL would be antagon-
1Stic 10 have two committees. He felt In duty
bound, however, TO announce his list and would
Ike 10 nave the sense OF the association on the
subject.
questioned the authority OF Mr. Ennis TO make
such announcement, as &c was properly the bus-
mess OF jackson Association 10 appoint the
campaign committee. Considerable discussion
followed. Mr.. culver maintaining his
views, and stating that he had spent more
money and time for democracy In this District
than any member OF the association. The list
or Mr.. Ennis was finally submitted and adopted
and the meeting adjourned.