Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-29
Social Matters.

with large and fashionable audience, as
sembled to witness the dramatic perform
aEce of the X. F. r. Society. The organiza-
ton has for members, honorary and active,
the younger sons ofmany OF our best known
families. The society is literary. and pub
nshes an amateur quarterly, which does
credit TO its youthful editors. The perform
ance was far above the average dramatic
effort of amateurs, all the actors acquitting
themselves well. The two comedies moved
smoothly TO their conclusion. OF actresses
there were none, the three female characters
being admirably sustained by young gentle
men, who evinced decided appreciation of
the humor OF the situation, and spared no
pains in perfecting their make up" The
audience testified their pleasure in the per-
form arce by frequent rounds ofapplause. I'M
medtately after the curtain had fallen on the
last play the floor of the hall was cleared and
prepared for dancing, and the young people
opportunity offered for indulging in their
fayorlte pSstime. Judging from the pro-
gramme OF dances in circulation among the
youthful beaus and bellies, aud the rapidlty
with which engagements were made, the
amusement must have been protracted until
q late hour. Some of those present were:
EX-COmmisSiOner Douglass and wife and
daughter, Mrs. Hoff. Mr.. Tom Hoff, Miss
klIbOurn, Mr.. Robertson, Miss Gouveneur,
Berret, Mrs. George Thomas, Miss Mont
gomery, the Misses Key, Mrs. and Miss
Heath and Mr.. and Mrs. Watson.
Madame Hegerman has gone TO spend the
holidays at the north.
Mr.. Healy, the distinguished artist, will
probably visit Washington this winter as
the guest of Mr.. Thomas Bryan. Miss Bryan
Will continue the stud yof art under the tuition
of Mr.. Healey, who, animated by admira-
ton of the talent of this bright young girl
as well as by a long enduring friendship for
her parents, has been her master in Europe
and more recently in Chicago For the Cen
tennial Art Exhibition Mr.. Healey is pre-
par ng portrait of Miss Bryan engaged at
her easel.
Mrs. Robson will be assisted in receiving
on New Years day by her nieces, the Misses
Stont, and Miss Lottie Samson and Mrs
Julian James, of New York.
Mrs Emory Will have her daughter, her
sister, Mrs. Wainwright. and Miss Waia-
wright as assistants at her New Year recep-
ton.
Miss Dennison is one of the most univer-
sally admired bellies of the city; her slain are
reckCned by the score.
Mr.. Ybanez, the CHILEAN envoy, has re-
ceived notice from two of his former col
leagues in the CHILEAN cabinet, the ministers
Of finance and justice, of their intention to
attend our Centennial. Mr.. YbaneZ was for
four years minister OF foreign affairs for the
republic Of Chill.
Mr.. Flores having been defeated as can
didate for president OF the republic of Ecua-
dor. Will probably return to his diplomatic
duties in Washington. This will be welcome
news TO the many friends made during their
residence here by his beautiful wife and
himself
The Haytien minister and Nine Preston
will soon return 10 their handsome apart
ments at the Arlington for the season.
THE New York Rerdld has a separate
Washington department under the heading,
General Washington Dispatch" But il is
not in the least like General Washington.
who could not tell lie.-Ohio Sac Journal.
ASSASsINATIoNs BY MEXICAN BANDITS.
Secretary Brstow has received eommuni-
ton from w. w. Bowers, collector at San
Diego. Cal, in which he speaks of the many
oepredatlons committed by Mexican ban
dts. On the It'll instant q band attacked a
sore in Miiquatay and wounded two bro
thers named GasklIl, one, il is feared NOR
o d1by. AZ the same time they robbed three
LeClair and ex-Judge SOSa were brutality
mnJuered by the same gang. Two OF the
roooers were caught and taken in charge by
the Sheriff or the county. The guard was
OVerpowered and the robbers were hudg by
unknown parties. Within the past year 10
men have been murdered, mostly Ameri
cans, and much apprehension is felt all
along the line. Rum rs of political trouble
and an impending revolution are rife. The
authorities of lower California appear to be
DONG all lii their power TO crush the gang.
The citizens of San Diego raised a fund by
Individual subscription, and dispatched a
small party well armed into Milquatay
tEere 10 remain as guard for a time.
y SPECK OF WAR AT THE TREASURY
DEPARTMENT.-Therei is bad blood growing
out Of the whisky business. Some OF it was
a ~
ter carpet of Secretary Bristow's room, and
right in his presence.
To preface the incident it becomes neces
sary 10 give pen sketch OF the belligerents.
Sam Felker is chap of strapping proper
lions, with strength and courage to match
He was chief of the Chicago police and il is
10 be inferred that one who kept that I'M
cody city in trim is entitled to some credit
Tor bravery. He has a rough way of express
ing his opinion, and generally expresses il
when he feels like it.
Wilson Sn1inifnr of n
ury department, weighs about one hundred
pounds, and he is credited with having
more pluck than muscle.
Now IL so happened that Felker came on
here 10 consult Mr.. Bristew concerning the
whisky trihulatiOns. During the consulta-
ton Solicitor Wilson either dropped in
Felker was sitting at one end of the Secre-
tary's table and Wilson took a position al
the other. AS the consultation progressed
them freely, and evidently thereby caromed
on the pugilistic propensities of Felker. To
one of his statements Felker took exceptions,
piled, with good deal of emphasis, that il
was. Wbtreupon the ex- Chicago police CHIEF
retortfd, you are ID liar" No so0rer
i had the words escaped his, lips ere the
little solicitor sprung to his feet. He
gyrated with his fists like the top of a wind
mill. and gave vent TO the exclamation
q would have you understand, sir, that /
allow no man TO call me id liar" at the
same time keeping his bunch of fives in
active operation, but at a goOdly distance
ffom his opponent. Felker meanwhile SAT-
as imperturoable as Mississippi steamer
nigh and dry on sand bar waiting for tow
line. Both then INDUCED in words when
secretary Bristow threw his ample form
between the belligerents and commanded
peace. Soon the sanguinary atmosphere
became one of amity, and the contestants, as
they bowed out of the Secretary's presence.
vowed that they would LET no guilty man
escape"
THE CENTENNIAL YEAR will be ushered in
at Philadelphia on Friday hight by grand
celebration. Besides parade of themili-
tary. salute, and general illumination of