Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-02-07

similar to what had been done in the case OF
the school board, which had the effect Of CEN
tering all power in the Commissioners. One OF
the consequences Of the changes in the system
Of city government, he thought. was the ex-
hlb1tlon OF a prejudice against the colored peo-
pie which even affected to a large extent the
members Of the police force. so that they ar.
rested colored men for every trifing offense.
An amendment to the resolutions reported
by the committee was offered by W. Calvin
Chase, which affirmed that the present form of
government in the District was inconsistent
with republican form of government, and
recommended that Congress be asked to give
to the people the right of suffrage. In case
this was not done the resolutions opposed the
continuation OF the nomination of Mr.. Webb.
Inns resolution was not seconded and was not
further pressed by the mover.
PUSHING coLoRED PEOPLE TO THE WALL.
DIR. Purvis also spoke at some length and
agreed with Mr.. Brooks that there was too
great tendency to push the colored people to
the wall. He thought that it was probable
that the citizens of Georgetown were trying to
influence Mr.. Webb in this matter. and he was
OF the opinion that the same spirit which
had brought about the change of the school
from ID street some time ago would be mani
tested again. He was opposed, however. to
bringing in outside matters, as had been done
by the committee in referring to the school site
investigation. and suggested that the resolu-
tons be modified so as to apply only to the
subject before the meeting.
Chairman Cook said he had authority for
saying that this change was fully contemplated.
As to Mr.. Webb's denial, he said the same tao
tics were employed in his own case. 1t was
stated time after time in the newspapers, as
coming from the Commissioners, that he would
not be removed. But. as every one knew, the
reverse was done. The same thing might oc-
cur in this instance unless prompt action was
taken. He had been approached by men con-
fha trio h1l,1
OF men owning property near the Wormley
building, who had asked him not to take part
in this meeting. He concluded that the cir
cumstances were grave enough to warrant
prompt action.
"a man who will employ an agent" observed
Mr.. Holland, land then say he is not an agent
is capable Of anything"
The resolutions. as adopted by the commit
tee, were adopted, and the appointment Of a
committee of eleven by the chair, of which he
should be Chairman. was authorized.
THE COMMITTEE.
Chairman Cook announced the following as
members of the committee: John Fl. Brooks
NJ. NJ. Holland. Henry johnson. DIR. Purvis. Dr.
Shadd John H. Smith, Perry II. Carson. W.
CALVIN Chase, r. d. Rufin, and Dr. s. R. Watts.
The meeting then adjourned after benedc-
ton pronounced by Rev. Mr.. Robinson.
A SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY to secure a nearly
new dwelling is presented in the sale of house.
l713 18th street northwest. to take place at auc-
ton tomorrow (Friday. 9Th February, at 5
O'Clock p. m. See advertisement.
Tried to Bride Congressman.
UNITED STATES COMMISSIONER MURRAY, OF BuF-
FALo, REMOVED FROM OFFICE.
Syracuse, N. Y. special to the Philadelphia
Press saws that Judge William J. Wallace. Of
that city. of the United States district court,
has removed from Office United States commits
sioner James A. Murray, of Buffalo Murray
several years ago rendered some services for
the government, he claims. and in order to get
his money secured friendly Congressman to
introduce his bill. The bill was referred to the
judiciary committee. 1t, however, never sue
ceeded in finding its way out of the committee
room.
Murray, after his bill had remained in COM
mlttee for a year or SO. thought it was about
time for him to receive a little money On it.
He looked over the members of the judiciary
committee. and, selecting the name of John
Milton Glover Representative from Missouri,
wrote to him, stating ALI the facts in the case
and making the liberal offer that if he the
Congressman. would use his influence to secure
the passage of the bill, so he could receive the
money due him, he would give him Is per cent
of the money received The letter continued:
"Of course could not pay you the money, but
there is nothing to hinder my sending to your
wife, through the American express company.
an amount equal to one-quarter of the amount
OF the BILL" Congressman Glover mailed the
communication from Murray. with an explana-
ton by himself, to Judge Wallace, who i1nme-
diately sent the letters and the papers in the
matter to W. S. Doolittle. clerk of the United
States court at Utica, with an orderto file the
same. Accompanying the letters was an order
removing Murray from the Office of United
States commissioner.