Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-07-13
AIDING THE STRIKERS
Successful Lawn Party Hold for Their
Benefit. -.
Speeches and . Good Time In Anacos-
tia Last Night-Iiding the
Men Over. -

lawn party given at the residence of Mr..
H. A. Linger, in Anaeostia, for the benefit
of the striking employees Of the Anacostia
Railroad Company, was tribute of a solid
kind
Conservative members Of the committee
which had the party in charge placed the
estimate at 1900 as the number present.
There could not have been less, and it is
possible there were many more. But while
there was this great outpouring, the meas
ure of public sympathy practically extended
was far in excess of that, for hundreds,
and some say several thousands, of tickets
were sold to persons who could not find it
convenient to attend.
the lawn where the gathering occurred
lies between Harrison street and the river
and Illuminated as it was last night with
hundreds Of Chinese lanterns, could easily
be seen from the entire southeastern Sec
ton of the city, from-the navy yard to the
Congressional cemetery while those living
beyond, and almost as far as Benning,
could obtain a magnificent view as well.
To the minds of many persons the scene
suggested was glimpse Of fairy land, and
a visit to the lawn itself had the effect of
enhancing the beautiful Illusion.
Everybody There. 81,
Everybody present was delighted with the
affair. The Columbia Typographical Union
to attend, secured number of Knox's big
coaches. and the members had brought
with them their wives, daughters and sweet
hearts, as also an Italian organ-grinder,
with his instrument of music. which they
had picked up on the way. and whom they
desired to enliven the trip to and from the
grounds. A big de}ega ton from the bureau
Of engraving and printing, many of whom
were also accompanied by ladies', were
there, and hundreds of the residents of
Anacost!a, both ladies ard gentlemen at
tended. The members of the various COM
mittees, who had brought the event so
happily in1ugrrated by Messrs T. P.
Green, DR.. George Havenner, w. C. Van
Hoy, J. NJ. Heating ard other enterprising
citizens, to the magnificent conclusion
reached. and including those gentlemen,
we're showered with congratulations.
While IL is true that refreshments early
murmured about that. ard from the empty
eating stands they traced their steps to the
vicinity OF charming arbor, which had
been admirably arranged for the use of the
sembled
Speeches Followed.
Packed Ike the typical sardines in a
box they listened for several hours to
speeches by those who wished the strikers
to gain victory.
The meeting was in charge Of the Pro-
tective Street Railway Union, and the pres
ident of that body. Mr.. Thomas J. Law
renee, presided, and made 4a-few remarks
Mr.. Lawrence was followed by Mr. H. A.
Linger, who delivered an exceedingly grace
full address of welcome, and told all pres
ent to feel that they were entirely at home
Previous to tie assembling of the great
crowd Mr. Lt1-ger had, it is understood
SAID that so welcome were those who de-
sired to aid the striking employees TO the
use of his grounds, that should they tram
pie down every rose bush he owned he
would rot complain.
Other speakers were Messrs. T. P Green
who came forward in response to repeated
calls. as did also DR.. George Havenner
and President Tracy of the Typographical
Union. ex-Judgc McCreary Of the Depart
Messrs. Tbbetts, Triplett, Oyster. Rev. H.
T. Stevenson. Capt. r. E. Hardwicke. l..
H Rodier, VIM. Mcdaniel. VIM. Heide,
Frank r. Dent, George Roberts and Mrs.
Jennie L. Monroe.
Tiding Over.
The net receipts of the benefit cannot be
told definitely for a few days. as several
persons, who took tickets to sell, cannot
make returns before, that time. but they
will be sufficient to keep the strikers from
want for week or two, at least,and mean
while the Protective Street Railway Union
will also see that they get their rights as
members of their body. ~
Should the strike continue for few days
longer, as 1t almost certainly will, and 1t
become necessary 10 do SO, other enter
tanments for the Benefit OF the men will.
it is said, be arranged. 4S-at y -
To morrow the strikers will attend in
body the Anacostia BAPTIST Church, whose
pastor last night assured them that con-
trary to reports which have been circulated
his Sympa thieS are with them.