Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1884-09-24
The Jackson Democrats.

The Jackson Democrats
SOME sLANDEaOUs PUBLICATIONS DENIED AND DE-
NIGHT.
The Jackson Democratic association, at its meet
Ing last night, elected James A. Rutherford,
Alfred Nettleton and August BONN as members.
The president, Mr.. John E Norris, related the
hardShpS imposed upon him by reason OF the fail
ure OF the club to secure hall permanently for
its meeting. He said there had been some doubt,
until late hour, whether the hall in which they
met could be secured for that evening. 'But, )"
added the president, with grim determination,
''Jhere TO be meeting here tonight II 1t had
10 be held in the kitchen subsequently a com,
mittee waited upon the proprietor OF the hall and
arranged TO secure it for every Tuesday evening.
alter a period OF long quiet during which
members were paying dues, Mr.. john A. Clark,
rising With paper in his hand, asked: "Mr Presi-
dent is there a lull in the important business OF
this association"
There is quite a lull,' answered the president,
adjusting his spectacies and beaming kindly on
"Then." said MI. Clark, ssI wish to announce
that there is libel on this association, libel as
malicious as that on our honored candidate for the
PRESIDENT Mr.. Clark then read from paper in
his hand paragraph TO the effect that MIR. John
~ Clark was claimed as convert TO Blaine and
Logan. IL desire TO say continued Mr.. Clark, en-
pEdtically, 'that that Is false in toto ] am
Cleveland and Hendricks advocate. That Is all
desire To say"
There was a murmur Of appreciation in the hall,
and when it died out Mr.. Howard Clagett remarked:
~ tnk that, in order to establish the facial
though Mr.. Clark'S veracty Is beyond question:
committee should be appointed to investigate the
matter
This suggestion, however, was not received with
favor. Mr. Clark continued to read, from the same
publication what. he said was Islander on J. Med.
Darlington another distinguished member OF the
association the slanderouS statement being In sub
stance that Major Darlington was covertly circulat
Ing republican campaign literature But here, y ex-
Claimed Mr. Clark 'is what caps the climax ead-
ing) 1.-The Hon. John Z. Norris, The worthy presi-
dent OF the Jackson democratic association, keeps
throw ne YI,,fh hoy thoo
dacity TO squawl 'Nariah y on his back she'd"
When Mr. Clark ceased reading there were loud
and decided manifestations of Indignation at such
reckleSSness on the part OF the press.
The president took advantage OF a pause in bust
ness To purchase a new silk association badge OF
the treasurer. Il had ONE he explained but gave
1t to lady who wanted to put 1t in quilt. Why,
you don't 1ntenC to put Cleveland and Hendricks
ter"
This statement, indicating the devotion OF the
ladies' to the democracy, was greeted with applause
Addresses were made by Mr. f. d. Wright and
DIR. Charles Allen.
Upon motion OF Mr.. Wright. the executive COM
mlttee was Instructed to proceed at once to raise
funds for Use In the campaign
Dr.. Culver said he would be one Of one hundred
men, or less, TO give $40 each.
Dr. Allen called attention to the fact that the
association. which was organized in 1929, was fifty
flve years Old. and suggested that there should be
an anniversary celebration.
Without taking action on the suggestion the aSSO-
Citation adjourned.
FINE FURNITURE AT AUCTIoN.-Messrsl Duncan
son Bros Will sell tomorrow morning, commencing
at ~ O'clock the entire furniture, carpets &c.
tained in the Lexington" corner of 18th street
ana New York avenue.
Alexandria Affairs.
Reported for The EVENING STAR
THE CITY COUNCII--Both city boards held meet
ings last night. An application of the Columbia
steam Engine company for an appropriation OF
s361.11. 10 pay the debts due ON the Columbia en-
gine house. and 500 to complete the building and
tower, was explained by the chairman of the COM
lnlttee In the aldermen In the work SO far the
appropriation had been exceeded, and the work
Was stu not finished. This appropriation would
complete the building. The appropriation was
made by both boards. Leave was granted the Ger
man Evangelical Lutheran church to build a frame
parsonage Alfred street. in the rear or the church.
he bill of Medical Dispenser EntwSle S144 So was
ordered to be paid. The application OF Elizabeth
Monroe Tor reduction OF taxes on house on Queen,
finance. An application OF VIM. Chapman for leave
10 build frame stable on an alley running into
Patrick street. between King and Prince street. was
referred 10 the committee streets. The appca-
ton OF W. :. Green and j. r. Cation, for street
Improvement, was referred. Adjourned.
DEATH.-Mrs Jane Stabler died at her residence
On Washington, near Prince street. at an early
hour this morning. She was the widow OF the late
DIR. X H. Stabler, formerly president of the Wash
ington Pharmaceutical Association, OF Washing
RELIGIOUS ExERCIsEs.-The protracted meeting
at Trinity N. E church continues Last night
Rev c. b. Middleton preached, and tonight the
pastor OF Hanllne NJ. E. church, of washington.
Rev. j. A. Price, will be present, assist Dr. Ed.
wards In revival OF religion and will preach.
The COURTS.-The County Court, Judge Sangster
has closed its term At its last session A. Fleming
was naturalzed and W. c. Donaldson appointed
administrator OF Il. H. Donaldson. deceased In the
circuit Court for the city verdict for the plant-
if has been rendered in the case OF Jameson & Col
Inns q. Cathc2rt & Son.
NoTEs.-W. A. Lyons. constable, and Geo. W. Sal
fsbery supervisor OF Jefferson district OF Alexan-
drla county, have taken the oath and entered upon
the discharge OF the duties OF their of1ices-Gen.
Lyles, who was injured at the Midland depot yard
Monday night. and David Miller, whose right foot
was Gislocdted Oh MOnd ~ at AithcherSon's wood
yard. are DO h now improving under surgical care
= The iiayor has lined John Robinson IS for as
sauit, and Bet Mason IS for diSOrderly conduct