Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-11-24
TIKI JACKSON DEMOCRATS.
Lively Meeting Last Night That Ends In
Peace "for This Night Only"

A Lively Meeting Last Night That Ends in
Peace "for This Night Only"
The Jackson Democratic Association met at
penison Hall, 923 street. last evening for the
purpose of completing arrangements for the
associations participation in the great demo-
cratic jollitication parade tomorrow night
Those arrangements were duly completed, and
then Dir. Henry E. Davis and Mr.. James l..
Norris alternated in the occupancy of the floor.
and illustrated how delightfully."- harmonious
were the democratic brethren Of the District,
clearly substantiating the assertion made at the
meeting Of the central committee last Monday
evening that never before were the democrats
OF the District close together and 30 free
from Dimensions. Mr.. Davis presence had not
been a feature of the meetings Of the Jackson
Democratic Association during the past four
months, and the fact that the gentleman would
be present last evening caused quite a large
number of the members to brave the chilling
blasts. However cold it was without, it was
warm enough within for a while to satisfy even
the most fiery Jacksonian. Mr.. Davis came to
the meeting with fire in his eye and those best
informed were of the opinion that it was not
extinguished when no left
The proceedings opened tanely enough, Vice
President j. W. Barker taking the chair at the re-
quest of President Norris. Messrs. Noble d. Lar
ner, VI. c. Noyes, John +. Javins and j. E.
Hoadley were proposed for membership. and
under tho rules action was deferred until the
next meeting.
The following gentlemen, proposed at the
previous meeting. were then unanimously
elected: Phil. Lindheirner, Vim. G. wheatlcy,
Motley J. Dutton, W. G. Costello and W. W.
Mortimer.
PREPARATIONS FOR THE PARADE.
Reports of committees being called for, DR..
laa l.
ported that the Laurel (Md) Band had been
cured. that the association would be literally
supplied with torches and transparencies and
that feature of the associations appearance
would be large transparency surmounted by
copper rooster three feet high and drawn by
four horses. He said that the affair would cost
the association $500 and there WAS but $50
In the treasury he trusted the balance would
be contributed before tie meeting adjourned
Mr.. Geo. E. Kirk thereupon moved that
committee be appointed TO solicit contributions
from their friends.
Mr.. II. L. Davis moved TO amend by making
seven the number of the commistee and that each
member of the association consider himself
member OF the committee for the purpose of
assisting.
Mr.. James T.. Norris rose to saw that he was
opposed to both motions He said that no bill
would be presented TO the treasurer Of the asso-
citation but that it would be promptly paid.
He thought the association should not go out
side It's own members for money. He there
fore moved to lay the motions the table,
which motion was carried.
Mr.. Davis then moved that each member be
assessed 81 He sad he did not believe that
the jackson Democratic Association wanted
any man or set of men to paw the expenses
OF the association Ii was reflection upon the
members. and he believed that every member
should feel that ne doing his share. For
himself he did not want the association to make
parade at the expense OF any one man or a
coterie If men.
Mr.. Norris replied that the gentleman was so
unfamiliar with the business of the association
that 1t would be we'll for him to better inform
himself No one man had born the expenses of
the association. He had not stated that he
would pay the expense of the parade. He again
stated that the treasurer had o. would haze
sufficient funds TO meet all obligations of the
ASSOCIATION and that mp to the present time all
bills were paid and that the association was out
OF debt
Mr. Davis said that he was very unfortunate
IN his comprehension of TIE English language,
He certainly did understand the gentleman far
differently. He had more knowledge of the
meetings of the association than he was given
credit for He had too much self-respect to
have any man put his hand in his pocket for
him.
Mr.. Norris moved to lay the motion on the
table
Dr. Allen then poured oil upon the troubled
waters by saving that the gentlemen had mis-
understood the situation and Mr. Davis reso-
luton withdrawn.
A moment later. however Mr. Davis rose to
a personal explanation and read an extract
from THE STAR. in which he said the president
had taken occasion to reflect upon him.
Mr.. SoRHIs' DISCLAIMER.
Mr.. Norris stated that the gentleman had
misunderstood the matter. He had not re-
ferred 20 the gentleman. but did make refer
ence TO a gentleman who about two weeks be-
fore the Chicago convention had made re-
quest that he should turn over to him the ma
uonai eommitteeship, and since that time the
trouble had arisen.
Mr.. Davis then said he Was very glad to hear
tie gentleman say so and his friends would be
glad 10 hear It, But tue gentleman made ref
erences TO certain resolutions at that meeting
which the gentleman had not denied
Mr.. Norris made reply. and when n mo-
meut later Mr.. Ball escorted Mr.. Norris to Mr.
Davis the two gentlemen shook hands. but. as
Mr.. Davis expressly said, For the proceedings
of this evening only"
Mr.. Norris then statehan response to a ques-
ton that he did not make any reference in his
speech AT CdeOn hall 20 those who held District
Offices during Mr.. Clevelands administration.
as reported in a morning paper, and that be did
not state that Mr. Cleveland would not bring
from obscuritv those who held Office in this
District during his former administration. He
St"'eu tH,t ~ hu'iue no ahu'ioh 10 any sucn
matter and thai The statements were misrepre-
sensations. ard that he had taken every step
possible on thar morning that the matter had
appeared in the press to have it corrected and
said to a number of his friends tina. nc had
never made the statement. He further stated
That h had never opposed any gentleman in
this District who had sought TO obtain an Office
or any employment. and that this would be his
position during Mr.. Cleyeland's administra-
tion.
The matter was then dropped. and after Mr..
I. '. Noouan had been selected as the chief
marshal for the parade the meeting adjourned.
ANOTHER EFFORT FOR CROSS.