The Evening critic., 1883-05-14
A REMARKABLE DREAM.

A collection of Choice Spirits-Thoy
Form nm Entirely Novel Orgauiza-
tion-Judas Hscariot, Benedict AR
mold, Ananias and Sapphira as
Patron Saints.
A member of THE CRITIC staff had a re-
markabe experience Saturday night. At
ter weeks hard work he went to his home,
overjoyed that he would have rest from his
labors for few hours at least. He had
dropped the shop" as he supposed, until
Monday morning, but alas, he was doomed
to disappointment. He had retired to en-
Joy sweet repose and peaceful slumber, when
business intruded itself and he was rudely
disturbed by stranger, who approached
him in dream and told him Of a most ex-
traordinary meeting that was about to be
Held Under Cover of Darkness,
but the stranger could put him in a posi-
ton where he could see and hear all that
was going on and give full and exclusive
report. The invitation was promptly ac-
copied, and in trice, as it were, the
reporter and his companion were trans
ported through the air and landed in
building in an obscure part Of the city.
And here is
what He Saw and Heard:
In an upper room, dimly lighted with
tallow candles, and the windows and doors
of which were SO secured that not q ray of
light could penetrate, were seated num-
Der of men. Looking upon tho crowd
from his hiding place, which had been pro-
vided by the mysterious stranger, the re-
porter saw men who appeared to him to be
the exact images of Brewster Cameron,
Montfort G. Rerdell, Thomas Lucas A.. J.
Whalen, "Puffer" Moore, George w. Nc
Cauley, Thomas Leary, John II. Murphy,
W. II. Hoover, Ii. @. Bowen, John Walsh,
J. B. Blackmar, Edward Berry, John Nc
Gill, Joe Clarke and others.
The object of the Meeting.
After a good deal of talk, which was
rather loud and boisterous considering the
precautions taken for secrecy, the indi-
vidual who looked like Brewster Cameron
rose and said:
Gentlemen: Representing as / do the
Department of Justice, it is proper that
should state the object Of this meeting.
You are we'll aware that my distinguished
relative, the Attorney General of the United
States has determined upon the prosecution
and persecution Of certain people whom he
dislikes [Applause.1 And my distin-
guished relative is not the man to BIO
thwarted in his undertakings if he eau
help it (cries of "That's so'-"He's a daisy,
he is"), and he does not hesitate to use
InfOrmers, Blackmailers, Liars,
Pimps, Jail Birds, or WOrkhOuse
Inmates
to testify against the people he wants to
punish. More applause.l Some of you
here, gentlemen, are living monuments Of
my distinguished relatives magnanimity,
for he ordered your release from durance
vile for specific purpose. Tremendous
applause.] But there are some people who
denounce our virtuous efforts 1t is, there
fore, necessary to combine, for you know
thof in, nm thora 10 or uth hot vii
sheet, The CRITIC [hissesl, has always
been our bitter foe, and in order to circum-
vent it, and other enemies, We propose to
form league, offensive and defensive. But
strict secrecy must be maintained, for tho
present at least. The main qualifications
for membership are that man has been,
or is
IAN Informer or a Traitor.
"a Sneak.
"a Liar.
"a Perjurer.
"a Blackmailcr.
"a Jury-Fixer.
"a man who has been released from jail
or workhouse under promise that he would
testify to certain thing, and who will
| Swear as He is Directed, without
Asking Questions.
"Now, gentlemen, you understand the
| aim and scope of this meeting. Shall we
| perfect the organization of the society?"
There was unanimous vote in the
| affirmative, after which the likeness of
| Brewster Cameron proposed the name of
| Montfort G. Rerdell' for President, remark
| ing that he of all Others deserved that dis
| tinguished honor.
| The nomination was unanimously rati-
| fed, and full board of officers was finally
selected as follows:
| President,
| Montfort @. Rerdell.
| Vice-P Presidents,
| Thomas Lucas,
| George w. McCauley,
| II. O. Bowen.
| Secretary,
Brewster Cameron.
Treasurer,
John A. Walsh.
Executive and Advisory Committee,
John w. Murphy, A. J. Whalen, Edward
Berry, j. B. Blackmar and Thomas Leary.
General Spotter,
Puffer Moore.
Attorney,
W. Fl. Hoover.
Consulting Counsel,
| Benjamin Harris Brewster.
Why Walsh Was Elected Treasurer.
There was 40 real contest for any of the
Offices except that of treasurer. The rival
candidates were Walsh and Leary, and on
the first count there was found to be tie
but as there had been more votes polled
than there were people present, it was clear
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