Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-10-24
NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE.

Republican Mass Meeting Well Attended
Stirring Speeches Made-Notes.
Correspondence of the Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE, Oct. %, 1891.
The first republican mass meeting Of the
present campaign was held here this afternoon
and was largely attended. The meeting was
held in the Town Hall. the stage of which was
profusely decorated with American flags and
rs the speakers entered they were greeted with
music by cornet band In attendance. About
o'clock the meeting was called to order by
Gen. Allen 3. Rutherford, who was afterward
made chairman of tho same. Before intro
ducing Col William ]. Vannort, candidate for
governor, the chairman in a brief address
eulogizing Mr.. Vannort said that he was con-
fdent If that gentleman was elected governor
he would be both willing and able to read the
constitution of his state and also be governed
in his official duties by its provisions. At the
conclusion Of the address Col. Vannort was in
troduced and met with a storm of applause
AT the beginning Of his speech Mr.. Vannort
stated that public speaking was not exactly in
his line; that he had followed the occupation
of q farmer during his whole life except the
interval in which he had left the pillow and
taken up the sword in defense Of the Union.
He made review of the issues in state politics
and claimed that change was necessary for
T..
candidate for controller, followed in few brief
remarks. pledging himself, If elected, to give
the Office his undivided attention. Geo. NJ
Sharp, candidate for attorney general, was the
next speaker. and in the course OF his remarks
paid particular attention to the pending
for at the, next election. He claimed
that state issues were the important
ones in thi3 contest, but SO far az republicans
were concerned they were always willing to in
dorse President Harrison and his ADMINISTERS
ton. Blaine and reciprocity and the Mckinley
tariff. The next speaker introduced was Mr..
Harry NJ. Clabaugh, chairman Of the republic
can state central committee, who proceeded at
once to pay his respects to the ''bosses'' of Che
democratic party. He claimed that while the
party was generally composed of honest men it
was under the control OF a corrupt cabal, at the
head Of which stood Arthur P. German, the
man who dictated all the nominations
and used the entire machinery of the party for
his own personal ACKNOWLEDGEMENT. He also
thought from the recent actions of that gentle
man that he was considerably alarmed at the
result of the next election. Collector VIM. NJ.
Marine Of Baltimore closed the meeting in q
short but witty speech which was received
with much applause and shouts Of laughter.
The unavoidable absence Of Hon. Louis Z. Nc
Comas, who hnd been announce az one OF the
speakers on this occasion. was much regretted,
as he is great favorite with the party in this
section.
Lots 1 and 2, section F, West End Park, have
been sold by 7. W. Stonestreet to Lewis john
son OF this place for S40O. He has also sold
lots and in the same section to Robert E. L.
johnson Of Washington.
The pleasant residence of Mrs. VIM. Whiting
was last nigh, tho scene Of pleasant party,
which was much enjoyed by the numerous
guests. The handsome parlors were brilliantly
lighted and, with the superb toiletE of theladies,
presented pleasing appearance. Among the
ladies present we're Mrs. W. NJ. Whiting, blue
tulle; Miss Mamie Hosg. black net and gold
trimmings Miss Minnie Lowry, India silk and
chiffon; Mrs W. H. Lamar, blue gauze and old
point lace; Miss Van Sickle OF New York, white
surah and lace: Mrs. Haycock Of Washington,
yellow silk and black lace; Miss Jennie Veirs,
black silk and net; Miss Ida Lowry. canary
colored silk; Mrs. W. E. Burford. black net;
Mrs. Kemp, pink silk; Miss Nellie Lowry. white
pointe desprit; Mrs. Tucker Of Washington,
olive bengaline; Mrs. Jas. Allen, white crepe
cloth; Miss Alice Edmonston, white chiffon.
Among the gentlemen present were Col Hogg,
Capt Haycock, DR.. Linthicum, Thos. Vinson,
Jas. Allen, ". E. Burford, A. J. Almoney,
Arthur Kemp, Vim. Lamar. Arthur Peter, VIM.
Proctor, Harry Roome ard Geo. Lamar.
s. A. NJ.