Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1881-10-22

N. Y; Levi D. Jarrard at New Brunswick, n j.
Louis Leferte at D0naldsonvile, Ala; JAS. B.
Thompson at Breckenridge, Col.
The Washington Market Conflict.
THE SALE OF STALLS POSTPONED FOR WEEK.
There was no unusual appearance in the Wash
1ngtOn market house this morning A little before
eleven o'clock Mr.. w. E. Chandler, Of the board of
directors; and Mr.. Dowlng, auctioneer, appeared
in the Office of theclerk upstairs. After some talk
a vacant stand in the east wing was selected as
the place of conducting the sale Streams of peo-
pie passed through the aSleS with their market
baskets, and the dealers, who were busily en-
gagged, seemed to pay no attention to the prepara-
OF stalls, during cessation of business, would
hobnob together and pass joke over the proposed
sale.
eve want to have this thing settled" said
Chairman Kelly, OF the market dealers assoca-
tion, to STAR reporter. ave want to know
whether the market company force us to buy
our own business or not. II they sell our stalls we
viii leave the market. They cannot afford to
drive us away. We left the market once before
and they sent after us, making all sorts of prom
iSeS."
ABOUT TO BEGIN THE SALE.
A little before noon Messrs Emery, Ella and other
members Of the board OF directors having ap-
peared, bell was rung and Mr.. Bowling planted
red flag On the stall which had been selected as the
auction stand. These signals changed the whole
appearance OF things in the market. Dealers de-
Of sale; the aisles for many yards around were
crowded. The directors and Mr. Bowling having
mounted the stand, Mr. Bowling announced that
the sale would take place in accordance with the
advertisement. MI. Chandler then read the pamph-
let containing the terms of the sale and the rules
and regulations of the market
NOTICE OF CONTEST.
Mr. G. ". Cooper mounted stand opposite Mr.
Chandler, and stating that he was employed as
counsel by the dealers notified all present that the
legality OF the socaled sale would be contested at
law, inquired If the law had been complied with in
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dealers not to take part in the sale until these
questions were settled. Mr.. CoOper's appearance
was greeted with considerable enthusiasm by the
dealers, who cheered his remarks.
Mr. Chandler inquired If he Ndr. Cooper) had
come there for the purpose of obstructing the sale
Mr.. Cooper replid that he had not, but had come
to notify all purchasers that they would buy sub
ject to litigation.
Mr.. Chandler then proceeded to answer Mr..
Cooper's inquiries He said the rents had been APP
proved by the District Commissioners, but the
In reference to the minimum bonuses, Mr..
Chandler said the old charter provided that the
company might fix the minimums with the con-
sent or the mayor and common council. AS
there was now no mayor or common coun-
Gil the company held that they themselves would
matter to the District authorities The rentals as
fixed by the company would not pay the rental OF
the market company to the District, the expenses
or the market, the interest on the bonded debt OF
the company and leave dollar OF dividend
to the stockholders. The mfnimums now asked
m ae H u v tb mot ea ad 50 IN much
right OF two years occupancy. The company held
and was ready to maintain that the bonuses were
bid, he had the privilege of not doing So He had
heard good many threats and misrepresenta-
tions, and that an association of dealers declared
that II the company went on with
gn S said u ss segaD Nof in S isaa Tns Ths
days. and were then glad enough to come back.
Some OF them were persuaded to go into scheme
for building new market house and paid bonuses
OF 81 500 and $1,soo He asked if they had made
any money by going out and ii they wanted to 20
out again. Ii so the doors were open and there
was was nothing to hinder them from going. If they
chOSe TO go the company would try to I'LL up their
stalls. He wanted Mr.. Cooper to understand, he
wanted all to understand, if they Went much fur
white or black, they would commit an offence
against law. Mr.. Chandler having referred to
dealers who had got rich in the market, there was
haven't got rich," said Mr. Chandler, sit is because
you have paid out all your money in lawsuits, into
which you have been dragged by Mr. oyster and
Others"
THE SALE ADJOURNED TILL NEXT WEEK.
Sixth Auditor Ella counseled postponement on
the ground that time had not been allowed the
dealers to investigate the questions at issue. The
question OF postponement was put to the crowd,
vote; let them decide that question" So the
dealers refrained from voting
Ine directors then withdrew to consult, and
few minutes later Mr. bowling announced that
tne sale would be adjourned till Saturday next,
ana tnen would be adjourned until the following
wednesday or some other day when the sale would
not interfere with the regular business OF the
market
CONFERENCE WITH THE DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS.
AS stated In yesterdays STAR, there was a pro-
tracted conference yesterday afternoon between
the District Commissioners, Gen. VIM. Bfrney, rep
resenting the market company, and Mr. George NJ.
oyster, one OF the most prominent dealers in the
market The conference was held with closed
doors
Mr. Oyster, it sunderstood, cited the old corpor-
auon laws IN behalf OF the rights OF the dealers,
and was opposed by Gen. Birney A further con-
ference Will be held Monday afternoon.
ACTION OF THE DIRECTORS.
meeting OF the directors of the Market COM
pany was held yesterday afternoon, at the COM
pany's office. Mr.. w. Z. Chandler offered the follow
ing: "voted, that in case the marketmen, who
carry out their threats OF leaving the stalls now
occupied by them, and also succeed, by inttmida-
ton in preventing other bidders from buying Sc
market be Instructed to throw open all such stalls
by public advertisement to competent and respon-
and to agree to give them the use OF the stalls
rent free for one year while building up their bus
ness ~
Mr. Ella said he believed the dealers when they
signed the combination agreement misunderstood
the terms of sale, and would not be unreasonable
when they had time to read them and reflect He
therefore moved TO lay the vote ON the table The
motion to table was carfed-yeaS, 6, MeSSrS
Emery Ella, Clark, Whitney; Smith, and Varnell;
nays, 8, Messrs. Chandler, Kilbourn, and Smoot
motion made by Mr.. Ella to postpone the sale
until next wednesday, was laid on the table and
the consideration OF the manner OF conducting the
sale was referred to commlt*ee-Messrs. Emery,
Chandler, and Smith.
TEE VACANCY in the spectaleommstteea appointed
at the last session TO investigate the Soldiers
Home at Washington, caused by the death OF Sem
ator Burnside, has been filled by the appointment
OF senator Harrison. The committee, rs nov con-
stitnted, consists OF Hon Wn, J. sawell. OF New
Jersey, chairman; Hon. Waa.s Il IN, ton. Of South
GaIoanas anu the Hon Rtnss mn HarrlAon, of In