Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-09-27
Mr.. Fred. Douglass and Virginia Poll.

Mug SalQs III Is stated upon nlgn authority tnat
one Of the most prominent colored men in the
country will come to Virginia in few days
and take the stump for the straight-out republi-
cans. This man is believed to be Fred. Douglass,
! although this is not certain. The speaker is
closely allied to Mr.. Blaine, and it is given out
that he will tell the Virginia republicans, upon
Mr. Blaine's authority, that those who continue
to act with Malone In this state will not hereafter
De recognized by the national republican leaders
| and cannot hereafter expect any benefit from that
party"
WHAT Mr.. DOUGLASS SAYS.
Mr.. Douglass this morning was called on by a
STAR reporter, and anticipating the question to be
propounded to him, said: "It is not true that
and Mr. Blaine will stump Virginia. am just as
heartily in favor of the Malone movement In Vlr
ginia as any man who is now on the stump assist
ing in that movement / am In favor OF any de-
| cent movement looking to the abolition of the
color line in American politics My first impress
about the only way by which the people OF that
| state can enjoy the franchise. Yes, you may say
l am not going to virginia at all have here invi-
for am getting now too old to stand travel"
District Government Affairs.
THE TAX SALE.
The sale OF tax arrearageS was continued to-day
by Collector Cook at his office, on AZ street A
| marked disposition was shown on the part Of de-
llnquentS this morning and through the day to
square up their Indebtedness and in conversation
with the collector he states that any payments
made this week would be regarded by him as
| making the sale null and void. This leaves final
though brief opportunity to the tax payers in ar
! rears to clear their property.
MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS.
The District estimates for the fiscal year ending
June 80, 1883, have been completed.
The Commissioners have awarded the construc-
ton Of the bridge over James creek canal to the
King Iron Bridge Company, OF Cleveland, Ohio.
The Woman's Christi an Temperance
ANNUAL CONVENTION TO-DAY AT THE CoNGREGA-
TI0NAL CHURCH.
The WOmans Christian Temperance Union be-
gan its annual convention this morning at the
congregational church, and VIII ad journ this
evening. Mrs Clara L. Roach president, was in
the CHAIR and Mrs. Lydia TilUon was secretary pro
TEN. in the absence of Mrs. r. E. Hartwell, the
regular secretary. The convention was opened
with devotional exercises, conducted by Mrs.
Anna NJ. Lnvile; Rev. j. E. Rankin delivered an
address of welcome, to which a response WAS
made by Miss Frances E. Willard. The annual
report by the secretary reviewed the work OF
the thirteen auxiaries, and stated that
there had been an increase Of six auxllarie5 and
400 members. The treasurer, Mrs. LeFetra, re-
ported that the receipts for the year s7l13S
and the expenditures s710.71. The following COM
tias-The Mrs HartSock, Mayse and Ttlton
Plan of work-The Mrs. Linville, Moffatt and
Rogers. On cOnStitut1on-The Mrs. Chaplin, Rouen
| and Cohen. On resolutons-The Mrs Tilton,
LeFetra and Wescott
SOME OF THOSE PRESENT
Prominent among the workers present were the
following: Miss Frances E. Willard, president OF
the national society; Miss Anna Gordon, of Au-
burndale Mass, Miss Willard's efficient secretary;
Rev. J.. E. Rankin, D. D.. Rev. Herbert Richardson,
Mrs. A. NJ. Liuville, Mrs. VIM. Burris, Mrs A. P.
Rogers, Mrs. M. NJ. Chaplin, Miss Alice Hurcus,
Mrs. Moffatt, Mrs Cohen, Miss Kessler, Mrs. King
Ns Es MesS1t NM Mrs nve Weekss & MISS Monst Mss
Mrs. Wilkinson, Mrs. schively, Mrs. Grant, Mrs
Tlton, Mrs Hartsock, Mrs. Miles, Mrs. G. II. NC
| Mrs. Major Hall, Mrs. H. B. Mouton, Rev. w. j.
McKenney. Mrs. Cook, Mrs. Shelton, Miss White,
Mrs Deane, Mrs. Hannah, Miss Leonard, OF Alex
The platform was tastefully decorated with
bowers @ ana foliage plants, and IN front OF the
trait OF Mrs Hayes, around which was draped
flag and ivy.
OFFICERS ELECTED.
The election Of officers resulted follows: Pres
tdent, Mrs Clara L. Roach; corresponding secre-
| tary, Mrs. r. E. Hartwell recording secretary,
Mrs. Lydia Tilton; district treasurer, Mrs. s. D.
LeFetra- Miss Willard, and her secretary Miss
| Annie e. Gordon, Mrs. Mcleod, and Mrs. Harold,
OF Baltimore, were made delegates
A recess was taken until one o'clock, when the
report OF the sqperintendents OF the various de-
partmentS OF the work were made. Other reports
were made and Mrs. Georgia H. Mcleod made a
statement Of the work in the southern states. The
| evening Miss Frances E. Willard will make an
address,
CASE DIsMIssEp.-The case OF Hugh Murphy,
| who was before the Police Court a few days ago
for violating the building regulations in moving
fuel shed from part OF his premises to another
and using 1t for summer kitchen without obtain
| Ing permit SO to do, which was continued until
yesterday for further testimony, dismissed by
Judge Smell without hearing any additional test-
mOny.
No JURISDICTION OVER THE CONE RIVER As
| sAULT CAsE.-Richard COlclaSser, who seriously
assaulted another young man, named E. G. Davis,
| by striking him on the head with beer glass on
| an excursion to Cone river few weeks ago, was
before Judge Smell this morning, charged with
assault and battery with intent to kill Prose
cutting Attorney Moore stated to Judge Smell that
after examining all the witnesses In the case he
found that the assault was committed in st.
Mary's county, Nd, and this court had no juriS-
diction In the case, and he would ask for the
and the defendant was released.
MATcHLEss ORCHID.-One Of the finest speci-
mems on exhibition at the Baltimore Flower Show,
1Sa "butter11y" orchid in the collection OF MI. VIM
II. PerOt. The Baltimore sun says .'Mr. VIM. T.
Smith. superintendent OF the United States Botani-
| cal Gardens at Washington, d. c., stated to a
| party of gentlemen who were admiring this floral
gem that he had never seen its equal. He had
| just returned from an examination Of Mr.. Jay
Goulds 100000 collection OF orchids and Of the
$13O collection OF orchids owned by Mr.. Erastus
Corning. but had seen none in either collection like
| the one before him."
Affairs in West Washington.
BUILDING ASsOCIATION.-At the 9Th annual meet
| Ing OF the Ninth building association held last
1 OF lodi Ham flHar<, I1Ds,,