Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-10-13
NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE.
Political Meetings Saturday-The New
RegistratiOn-Col. Robert Much Better.

Correspondence Of The EVENING star.
ROCKVILLE, Oct. II
Messrs. VIM. NJ. McKaig, candidate for Con-
gress, and Buchanan Schley of Hagerstown adj
dressed the democratic voters here yesterday
The meeting was organized by the selection of
Mr.. W. Veirs Bouic as chairman and {. William
Fields and A. ]. Almoney as secretaries. In
opening the meeting Mr.. Bouic made some re-
marks Oh the issues of the day and the pros
poets of democratic success, after which re-
cess was taken until 2 p. m, when Mr.. McKaig
was introduced and proceeded to give his views
on the tariff, election bill, &C., at some length,
being frequently spplauded. At the close of
McKaig's speech Mr.. Schley WAS introduced
and made speech of some duration. in which
he arraigned the republican party for bad
legislation in the last session OF Congress The
smallness OF the attendance about one hundred
and fifty in all, is accounted for by the fact
that this is busy time among farmers.
The same evening at 7:30 o'clock Mr.. McKag
addressed the voters at Potomac and was
greeted by an audience Of one hundred. many
of whom were ladies. Col VIM. Kilgour pre-
sided over the meeting and in introducing the
speaker made some appropriate remarks. Mr..
McKaig discussed the issues of the campaign for
some time and was followed by Spencer c.
Jones, clerk OF the court of appeals. The &C.
casion was somewhat enlivened by the appear
ance of Mr.. George G. Bradley with a four
horse team gaily decked with bells.
Mr. McKaig remained at Rockville until this
evening, when he left for Gaithersburg where
he will speak tomorrow evening. In converse
ton today he expressed strong hopes of success.
The October sitting of the officers Of regis
tration, with the exception of Monday, goth
instant which will be devoted to hearing ap-
peals from those who have been stricken from
the rolls, closed on Thursday evening In this
district there cit hnn IN
added 81 names to the list and 80 have been
stricken OIL on account of death, removals
transfers, &c. In the third district SO names
have been added and SO stricken off, in the
eleventh district AZ names have been added
and 30 stricken off. These are the only districts
from which returns have been received
At the last meeting Of the town council there
was not full attendance and no vote was taken
on the proposed ordinance prohibiting future in
terments within the corporate limits. OF the
four present 1t was understood that they were
equally divided on the question and it was de-
termined to invite DIR. Chancellor of the state
board OF health to visit the town, make per-
sonal examination Of the location of the Gene
teries and then give his opinion in the disputed
matter.
James Hill former member of the Mchi-
gan cavalry, and who was badly wounded here
IN 1854 returned to this place a few
days ago to pay his respects to Miss
Margaret Beall, who kindly took care
VI Ou tuut OCCdslOH, ne IalllnS near
her residence. He was ut the time in the al
vance guard OF the federal cavalry in the at
| tack on the rear of Gen. Early's army on the
retreat from the vicinity of Washington lie
WAS shot through the body Immediately below
TIE heart and for some time was considered ia
tally wounded He is now occupying the position
Of a clerk in the Census Office at Washing
ton.
Work on the new Rockville academy ia pro-
crossing Well and the building is now ready for
the root. When completed it will contain sew
eral large and airy school rooms well lighted
and ventilated, and will DO one of the hand
soonest buildings Of the kind in this section OF
| the state.
The consideration of the application of H. B.
Moul.on to the circuit court for this county to
| order his name to be placed on the list of voters
| fo- Gaithersburg district will take place on
| Tuesday next before Judge vinson. The APP
plicant is the prohibition candidate for Con-
grcss from the sixth district.
Cards have been issued for the marriage at
! South Boston. Va, on the 2lst instant of MIR. NJ
Donaldson knight Of this place and Miss NJ
Eliza, daughter Of Col. Thomas III. Owen of
South Boston.
Col. Robert, District Commissioner, who had
relapse in his sickness a few days ago from
taking cold has now almost entirely recovered.
SAM