Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-07-18
NEWS FROM ROCKVILLE,

Democratic Committee Meeting-The Con.
test Between Brown and Jones-Notes.
Correspondents of The Evening Star.
ROCKVILLE, July II, 1891.
At the meeting Of the democratic committee
on Tuesday large number of aspirants 70,
places on the ticket this fall we're in attendance
and good deal Of maneuvering for position
was INDUCED in by the would-be leaders of the
various factions Ever since the campaign fol
nominations at the primary elections opened
efforts have been made, most of them In the
dark, to traduce and SANDER some Of the
aspirants who have heretofore shown q dispo.
sltion to think for themselves and not bow In
humble submission to the dictates Of the man.
ayers in all things, right or wrong Fearing to
make an open fight upon these men who have
for years had majority at their back in this
county whenever the issue has been made, this
system OF guerrilla warfare has now been
adopted and if continued promises to lead to
breaches in the ranks Of the party that it will
take years to mend.
The republicans are watching this struggle
in the ranks of their opponents with evident
satisfaction and at the proper time will nc
doubt be in position to take advantage Of any
disaffection.
Notwithstanding the apparent force of the
boom for Frank Brown for governor in the
various counties Of the state, the friends OF
Spencer G. Jones in this county have not given
up hope of that gentleman nomination, argu.
| ing that Brown cannot possibly 60 into the con.
ventlon with majority Of pledged delegates
| and that then their friends will be in position
to get in their ''fne work. in making a comb.
| nation that will ultimately secure the nomina-
| ton of Mr.. Jones. Much interest il also mani
Tested here In the present attitude of Col. L.
Victor Of Frederick, the present controller,
| who is not supposed to be ina very amiable
m an vxh fnoE roA dali
| ton to the convention in such q manner as to
| settle number of old scores in regard tc
broken promises. Take it all in all, the Balti
! more state convention promises to be q lively
gathering and one which will leave its impress
upon the party for years to come.
Mrs. Jennie Talbot. relict Of the late Charlie,
H. Talbot and sister of Rev. Mahlon Austin OF
the Baptist church, died today at her home near
Cabin John bridge in the forty-si1th year OF
her age.
The ladies of Christ protestant Episcopal,
Church last night gave a festival on the lawn IL
front Of the residences of Messrs. VIM. Conrad
and W. Pinkney Mason, in west end, which wa,
attended by a large number of people. The
grounds were handsomely decorated and made
brilliant by large number Of lanterns Of all
served to the large crowd and the festivities
lasted until late hour. The amount realized
for the church fund was $500.
The lady members of the 'Waverly Club al
Gaithersburg propose holding festival in the
grove adjoining the Grange Hall at that place
club an essay, entitled 1.-The Literary Future
of the South" was read by Mrs. Virgie Mil.
bourne, wife Of Rev. L. r. Melbourne of this
place. The subject discussed in such a
manner as to elicit the praise of all present
Elder P. 8. Steele of Washington has accepted
a call to the pastorate of the Christian Church
at this place, and will at once enter upon his
labors.