Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-02-13

| TIE SUFFBRINas OF fAk PooR.-We were
present yesterday, during the distribution Of
the groceries at Shsksll Brothers store. to the
destitute Of our city, which had been ordered
BY some Of our benevolent citizens, whose
names We are not permitted to diyulpe. n
was truly pitiabls sight. There could NOT
have been congregated around the buiIding
less than 800 persons, and the poverty Of
some OF them was truly great. Provision wa,
made TOR about 300, each of which Received
half pound coffee, half pound sugar. ouarter
pound tea, and q dried Goldfish The plan
pursued was to give to those first who had 70.
communications given them, and If any was
ieft TO give to those remaining. In addition
70 the above, Mr.. Hsvenner distributed LOO
pound ioavee, by order Of the same philan.
thropic gentlemen. The relief thus afforded
to many came most OPPORTUNITY, Is many de.
ciared to rs that they had not suficiency Of
food for one day. Let others, who are blessed
with . competency, follow up 20 noble an ex-
ample as has been performed by those I'M
known persons, AZ there are yet large mum.
Der to be provided for in our city.
TIE BALL To-NIGHr.-Ths third annual
ball OF the Journeymen Stone Cutters, it should
be remembered, takes place this evening at
the Assembly Rooms, Louisiana Avenue. be-
tween At and 9th streets. A large company
will no doubt honor the ball with their pres
ence, as 1t Is we'll known that the Stone Cut.
tsrs always give satisfaction in their ball ar.
rangements
SHILLISGroN's SrocK OF VALENTINES, lace
and embossed envelopes, for next Valentine
day, "Wednesday, 14th instantly are certainly
the most superb We have ever seen, and We
would advise those of our readers who wish to
purchase Valentines to give friend Shilling.
ton an early call. Remember-Odeon Build
ing, corner of Al street and PENNSYLVANIA
avenue.
A SUGGEsTI0N.-Will not our gentlemanly
superintendent of the Fair, for the accommo-
dation OF those gentlemen who indulge in the
refined taste of chewing tobacco, place a mum
Der OF saliva feceptacles, at respective dis
tances, throughout the hall, for their especial
benefit! By go doing, he will protect many
lady's dress from getting soiled, and receive
their thanks for his attention
Assist THEM-We learn that the Hope
Section of Cadets of Temperance, are making
efforts to raise library. This section is com
posed OF some of Cor most intelligent and re-
spectacle youths, and We trust they will sue.
coed. Would it not be we'll for some Of our
rich men to assist them from their abundance.
PAINFUL ACADEMY esterday afternoon
tne udnus al Work In the Navy ard were
hosting heavy sheet of iron, and the weight
OF 1t parted the rope, when it fell, catching
one Of the workmen, Mr. Henry Berry, under
1T, and he was severely, if not fatally, injured
Mr.. Berry is respected and esteemed BY his
acquantances, and the accident has been the
source of much regret
MANIA-A-POTU.-Last night, negro woman
was taken to the guard house suffering with
this horrible complaint. Her foolish exclama-
tions, at times, caused laughter; while her
deep groans we're painful to hear. Such 81 ghts
as this are, or ought to be, sufficient to drive
the druakard from bis BEETLE, and make him
sober man.
FIGHTING AND WHISKY Last night. the
central part of our city was disturbe d by a
number OF youngsters who lad enlisted under
Capt Whisky. They were just drunk enou Oh
to scratch each others faces and make nigh
hideous with their bachanalian howlings
WATCH RETURNS.-Serena Ann Baker. de.
ranged and drunk; Jail. Geo Simpson, free
negro, drunk; fue and costs John Swan,
do, profanity; do. Jas Cassidy, firing pistol
In the street; do. James Murray, profanity :;
wOrkhouse 80 days. Jas. Brown, vagrant, do.