Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-01-17

Mr.. Gleason As yo' chairman, I'm goin'
to give every man fair play, if he is on
our side, but won't let no man speak who
Is against our candidates. Furthermore,
i tells yo' now, and want it distinctly I'M
derstood, 1 means business, and 1 won't
stand no monkeying."
At this the speaker paused and looked
around the room, while his eyes snapped
viciously.
with this preliminary remark, I will
call on some gentleman to invoke Divine
blessing upon the meeting, to the end that
the spirit of peace may brood over our
councils" There were no ministers pres
ent, but young colored man. c. HI. Wat
son, who said he was member of the
Fourth Baptist Church, accepted the invi-
tation to pray. 1t was a very plain but
earnest prayer that this lowly youth de-
hvered, but if it lacked in finish it made up
in sincerity. The wisdom of invoking Dr.
vine interposition was demonstrated later.
Mr.. Calvin Chase was made president of
the meeting, and was escorted to his seat
by Chairman Collins, who assured the
crowd, with parting frown, that Mr..
Chase was thoroughly master of the sit
uation-' Mr.. Chase made temperate
speech, promised fair play, and congrat-
turnout. He paid a glowing tribute to
Andrew Gleeson, and declared that 1.-The
restoration of suffrage in the District de-
Ponds upon the character of the men YOU
send to the convention" After half an
hour of uproarious confusion the organiza-
ton was perfected by electing Messrs Hay
den, Boston and Watson vice presidents;
w H. Jordan, secretary; Keith Sutherland
treasurer, and Mangum White, assistant
secretary.
MIR. President. 1 wants fair play, and
mus have it," shouted man in the center
of the hall, when the election was con-
cluded.
What's worrying the gentleman" asked
Mr.. Chase, in a sarcastic tone.
Il wants to show up dat Esan what was
just elected, and
Suppose somebody shows you up for
writing pOlicyY' cried a voice in the rear
OF the hall, and the Director was howled
down. He started to find his traducer
with blood in his eye, and the meeting sus-
pended business to see the fight, but it was
called OFF without further clash.
George Boston Interrupted.
Then Mr.. George Boston, well-known
colored politician. took the stage to make a
speech, but he had enemies in the hall.
"Set down. Set DOWN. they shouted
who says Set DOWN." cried Mr.. Bos-
ton, defiantly. Il dare him to stan I'D and
show himself"
'Hyah am" cried big, strapping fellow
in the crowd. rising to his feet and barring
his bosom to Mr.. Boston's wrath, like Ajax
defying the lightning.
faas, l thought it was some no count
kid. cried Mr.. Boston, in scornful tone.
How bout dat nineteen dollars what
shouted his enemy, but the remainder of
other side Mr.. Boston left the stage in a
fury TO wreak summary vengeance upon his
tormentor, but friends interfered to prevent
him. while others kept the man in the audi
ence surrounded. The incident caused a
commotion for about five minutes and it
looked like free fight was imminent. Be
fore the meeting closed the audience be-
came accustomed to such diversions
Mr. j. Edward Hayden, q white man. and
who had been consul at some German city
under President Harrison, made a speech
and attempted to work up Harrison boom
but il would not go, and he switched off on
praise of Gleeson.
The only thing we ask of God Almighty -
said the next speaker, Mr.. r. T Allan. ais
not to give US any more of BENJAMIN Har-
rison- We can stand airy other visitation
of the AlnightyS wrath except that" This
sentiment was greeted with loud cheers
NV Allan then proceeded to pay tribute to
the colored people of the District and read
some interesting statistics upon their pro-
Eress- He referred to the disorder created
IN the hall by the faction of the opposition
and declared: II am sick and tired of hayin Q,
the coIoT5d people as race held responsible
for the N sdemeanors of a few blather-
skites.''
OATS de Stuff.
Oats &c stuff. Now you're shoutin, -,
assented the audience
Mr. Allan next set out to put in a good
word for the presidential candidate of his
choice Who was it," he asked. "vbo
reached down to John VI. Langston. when
he was on his knees asking for his seat in
congress, and took him by the hand and
said: Come up here?' Who was it that later