Evening star., 1896-01-21

lations declared himself to be the only
friend of the negro in the District. He con-
tinued on this line for some time, when the
president interrupted to say that his five
minutes had expired and he must resume
his seat.
Il won't sit down. The people want me,
and am going to speak Do you hear
that?" shouted Mr.. Bradshaw
II m running this meeting, and say you
won't speak any longer" replied Mr.. Am
bush, with determination.
Instantly there was confusion. Cries of
BradShaw! Bradshaw! Let him speakr'
rang out from all sides. But these express
him DOWN.
seated mounted the benches; canes and
sticks were waved in the air. and every
one was shouting at the same time One
OF Mr.. Bradshaw's white friends advanced
tones asked If the meeting wasn't intended
SO give expression to free speech. Mr. Am
bush replied in an equally aggressive man.
ner, and probably thinking that blows
would be exchanged score or more of the
excited persons mounted the platform and
1t looked very much as though the meet
Ing would develop into a race riot.
He Gets in His Work.
The president pounded on the table be-
lore him with a cane until 1t split, but he
could not make himself heard above the
d1n except to those in his immediate vi
cinity. Mr.. Ambush declared time and
again that the meeting would be adjourned
before Mr. Bradshaw would be allowed to
speak, but the latter seemed to revel in the
commotion he had caused, and with thumbs
thrust In the armEoles of his vest strutted
up and down the platform in triumphant
manner. The tumult continued for fully
twenty minutes, growing in intensity each
moment until 1t reached a stage almost be-
yond description. Seeing that he could not
control the excited crowd Mr.. Ambush
stepped on the chair, waved his arms aloft
and kept shouting: IF you'll keep quiet
I'll give Mr. Bradshaw five minutes more"
1t required some time for this statement
to take effect, and at last order to a degree
was restored.
Mr.. Bradshaw continued to speak and
his words had telling effect However at
the end of five minutes he was promptly
called down by the president and the for
mer disorder was repeated with renewed
vigor. Seeing the state of affairs and ap-
parently satisfied that the meeting was with
him Mr.Bradshaw voluntarily left the plat
form, but cries Of bradshaw Brad
shaw!' continued and he returned. Presi-
dent Ambush reiterated that the white can
didate would not be permitted to say an
other word and after pounding and shout
ing for order without success he peremp-
torily adjourned the meeting in the midst
of the chaotic state of affairs The first
turning of Of the gas, ard then the crowd
gradually dirpersed. the majority ten
dering Mr.. Bradshaw an impromptu re-
ception in the vestibule of the church.
In the Twentieth District.
The co]ored citizeEs of the twentieth dis
trict to the number Of three score or more
assembled in Geary's Hall, corner Of New
Jersey and Virginia avenues southeast, last
night to indorse the candidacy Of Messrs.
Bailey and Gleeson. Geary's Hall is a small,
low-ceilinged room and into it crowded the
fnllnWQro n fyuO Loo odorS tl.o
sardines In box. Two gasoline burners
and couple Of oil lamps illumed the place
and small stove in the corner furnished
heat. The meeting was late in coming to
order. as the neighborhood in that section of
the city Is one of magnificent distances,
and the audience came from squares around
across the commons and splashing through
the muddy, unpaved streets around Buz-
Yards Point. =.
Mr.. Jacob Waters called the meeting to or
der, and Mr. James Carter was made secre-
tary Some difficulty was experienced In OBJ
tanning a sergeant-at-arms. The chairman
would appoint some gentleman, but the per-
con named would look around at the crowd,
smile grmly ard beg to be Excused. This
suspicion proved not to be well founded,
however, because there was no disorder
and the meeting was conducted ue with a
strong hand by the chairman. Speeches in
favor Of Bailey and Gleeson were made by
Mr.. Horner, Mr.. Laws, Mr.. Bowen, Mr..
Jones, MI. Dyson, Mr.. Ray, Mr.. Barker. Mr..
Long and Mr.. Bailey.
During the course Of the evening Mr.. Rob-
ert Key, rival candidate, dropped in, and,
from the applause he received, seemed on
the point of capturing the meeting. He
made short address and was given such
an ovation that at its conclusion the other
side rushed through their resolution of in
dorsement for Bailey and Gleeson JJpon
the adoption OF the resolution the chairman.
1t was claimed. counted only the yeas, de-
claring 1t adopted, whereat there was a
storm Of nays from the Key men, but a
motion to adjourn was Immediately carried
and the meeting broke up.
In the Twenty-First District.
A small but very enthusiastic meeting
of voters Of the twenty-f1rst district was
held last evening in Mt Sinai Church, cor
ner Of 10Th ard East Capitol streets. Mr..
Frank Gaskins was called to the chair, and
Mr.. w. Jones was secretary. The speeches
were all in favor Of NJ. M. Holland for dele
gate to the St Louis convention. The speak
ers were Messrs. L.. M. Saunders r. s.
Quander and Rev. J. r. johnson.
The Thirteenth District Carson Men.
A meeting Of the Carson and Parker Club
No. OF the thirteenth district was held
last night at the Baptist mission, Oil Blag-
den's alley. officers were elected as fol-
lows: Chairman, George W. Ball; vice
president, Samuel Harris; secretary
Charles M. Green; assistant secretary, J.
E. Granner; treasurer. r. H. Parker; SER
geants-at-arms. Henry Smith, Lewis Banks
and Frank Hawkins. John jackson was
the mascot Of the evening"
The meeting was called to order by
George w. Ball, the chairman, who stated
its objects and recommended the voters in
the thirteenth district to cast their ballots
for Col. Perry Carson. He introduced Mr..
Rolston, the first speaker of the evening.
who spoke at some length on the ABILITY
of the 'old war veteran" who was untfr-
ing in his advocacy of the cause of the
negro. Capt. Perry, who next spoke, dis
cussed the various candidates, but when
he mentioned the name of Carson there
was vociferous applause. The captain was
followed by Arthur Richardson who also
advocated the candidacy Of Carson as dele
gate to the convention. but as he was very
hoarse. having attended earlier In the even
Ing another political meeting, he did not
speak to any length.
Arthur Payne and q Mr.. Strather were
also introduced, and spoke Of the qualities
OF Carson, and urged the members OF the
club to vote the Carson ticket Pint 1ho