Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-02-24
ILLINOIS REPUBLICANS.
They Hold an Enjoyable Reception at the
Rifles Arn0ry.

They Hold an Enjoyable Reception at the
Rifles Armory.
The Illinois State Republican Association
gave reception last night at the National
Rifles Armory in honor of the Illinois delega-
ton in Congress. Long before the Marine
Band played the overture every seat in the
hall was filed.
THE SPEECHES.
Chairman Stone made the opening address and
Mr.. George c. Ross the president of the as
ISOLATION, delivered the address Of welcome.
He said. in substance. that the reception was
held for the purpose of honoring the delega-
ton in Congress from the state of Illinois; that
the meeting was non-partisan, but every
thoughtful person should have well-defned
views upon public questions, and If he be a
good citizen he will ally himself with that po-
litical party most nearly to his way of thinking.
All men Of all parties detest the political eunuch
and deadbeat, and no man can afford to be a
political nonentity. The holding of these
views should not in the least interfere with
employee. The tendency Of good government
is in the direction of exacting good serv-
ices of its employees without requiring them to
wear distinctive political badge. His opin-
ions are his own-his services belong to the
government and the closeness Of the two po-
do his full duty, il. perchance, he may save the
dreaded decapitation in a possible political
revolution.
Senator Cullom was to have responded, but
he was absent on account of sickness and Con-
gresham Henderson took his place. Congress-
men PaysOn and Rowell, Congressmen-elect
Newberry and ex-Gov. Fletcher Of Missouri
followed with short addresses. As soon as the
speech making was over ex-Gov. Gest stepped
to the front and announced that the republican
caucus at Springfield had united upon Repre-
sentative Payson for United States Senator.
The announcement was received with applause.
THE RECEPTION.
Then there was a rush for the stage, where
Mrs. Gen. Logan sat, and for some time that
lady held quito a reception. On the platform
were Messrs. Payson. Henderson, Rowell Gest,
Hopkins and Post of the Illinois delegation.
Gen. Raum commissioner Of pensions; Super
intendent Porter Of the census office. VI. b.
Bailey. chief OF tho law division Of the pension
office; Representative Buchanan of New Jersey,
Gen. Bayne o. Pennsylvania, Maj. Barker OF
New York, DIR. Ingraham, Controller A. c. Mat
thews, Hon. Frank Palmer, public printer
Green B. Ranm, jr., and A. A. F. Childs' CHIEF
daughters OF these gentlemen we're also
present. After the exercises had con-
cluded the hall was cleared and the grand
march to supper began, led by Representative
was INDUCED in until an early hour this morn.
ing. Letters were read during the evening
from Secretary Blaine. Secretary Noble, Hon
Jno. H. Oberly and Senator Farweu regrettine
their inability to be present.
The hall was beautifully decorated with ferns
palms, hags and bunting, while pictures Of
Gen. Washington, Grant, Logan and Abraham
Lincoln adorned the walls.
TIE COMMITTEES.
Tho committees having the reception il
charge we're as follows:
Arrangements, Geo. C. Ross, J. II. Stone, D
A. Ray, c. c. Mason, A. j. Alden, H. 7. b. Moy
Logan, Mrs. Green B. Raum, Mrs. F. W.
Palmer, Mrs. A. C.. Matthews. Mrs. Vim. II
Meredith. Mrs. John w. Powell, Mrs. H. w
Happy, Mrs. W. +. White. Mrs. Il. +. Brockett
Mrs. L. NJ. Kelly, Mrs. Geo. G.. Ross, Mrs
Almira J. Morton. Mrs. Kate H. Lyman, Ais,
Fannie Ramsey, Miss Ella Y. Knight; finance
Geo. G. Ross, Joseph W. King. Lncian wheatley
Mrs. Eiecta T.. Smith, J. X. Mngie; printing
and invitations, A. j. Alien. Harry O'Donnell
A. w. Bowen. T.. w. Summers, c. NJ. Kenyon
hall and music. II. I. b. MOy, SIX. Cunningham
J. II. d. NordeInan, II. y Donnell. W. c. Allen
reception, d. A. Ray, Green b. Eaum, A. C.
Matthews, W. III. Meredith, james II. Blodgett
! J. C. Ingersoll. ]. G. Pepper, C. W. Ellis. 1. F.
| Fulwilcr, 4. +. Dean. w. X. Trimble, w. A
Damaske, James Z. White, VIM. p. Campbell
Ralph w. HAYNES. T. d. Crisp, L. NJ Kelley, NJ
d. Bailey, +. II. Taylor, Adolph Berger, j. n
Peyton, J. X. Boude, A. G. kidgeway, kober,
w. Palmer, A. ID. richards, 8 J. Leach, ]. l.
Gilbert, J. L. Whittleton, Oscar J. Ricketts,
John L. Medley, John G. Reeve, John L. Poe,
James NJ. Poston, John L. Nichols, John A
Reeves, Henry Utter. j. E. Ralph, $. II. Tour
tellotte, Alex. Macarthur, Lee Uilery, L. G.
Terrell, B. +. Brockett, N. N. Bane, H. L
Bruce Robert J. Fisher, Thomas G. Stewart
H. w. Happy, W. ii. Howell, o. H. Gilmore. T
L. Lamb, d. l.. Gold and ali members Of othel
| committees