Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1876-02-05
Interesting Washington
Items.
THE FASHIONABLE

IAE II ASftlONAbLE
The Washington Star in its social
and personal notes, has the following
in reference to some of the superb
toilets worn at General and Mrs.
Humphreys soiree:: The most superb
toilets seen were those of Mrs. Fish,
Mrs. Pierrepont, Mrs. Robson, Mrs.
Faulkner and her daughter, and Mrs
Pays0n nee WaShburne. That of
Mrs. Fish was mauve satin-finished
silk with satin of the same shade in
termingled, the corsage and facings
were of deep violet velvet; deep
flounce of exquisite point lace gar
nished the train, the apron was of the
same costly fabric, as also was the
shawl which draped the shoulders. -
Point lace and plumes were fastened
in the hair with an aigrette of dia-
mondS, and shese priceless jewels
composed the other ornaments. Mrs.
Pierrepont's silk was of the hue of a
blush rose. The garniture was ruch-
ings of the material and blonde lace
embroidered in white bugles. The
corSage was decOllette, and diamonds
and pearls set off the fairness of the
beautiful neck and shoulders. Mrs.
Robeson's exquisite robe of pale blue
gros grain was an appropriate foun-
dation for the rare white lace with
which it was garnished. Mrs. Pierce
nee Falkner wore a distingate toilet of
black silk embroidered in wreaths of
tinted roses and leaves, and glitter
ing shell and silver. Her ornaments
were suberb sapphires set with dia-
monds. Mrs. Payson also wore a
recherche black toilet embroidered in
richly tinted blossoms.
SUSPENSION OF BLACK AND Logic.
BY direction of the Secretary of
War the following named attorneys
and claim agents are hereby suspend
ed from further practice in the War
Department and its bureaus Black
Il Logic, of Kerneysville, Jefferson
county, West Virginia; G. w. z.
Black, of Washington city, d. G.
ANOTHER CONTINGENT FEE COT
TON CLAIM CASE.
Yesterday, in the Supreme Court
OF the District in General Term, the
case of Aovey and Dole agt. McDon-
aid ct al. was argued by Gen. Butler
and HI. III. Blackburn for the COM
plainants (appellants) and Messrs.
G. N. Ray and +. p. Stanton for de-
PENDANTS. The bill in this case was
filed in October, 1874, to enforce a
contract, and states that prior to the
month of June, 1878, the defendant,
Mcdonald, had presented claim be-
fore ''the British and American Mix
ed Commission" for a large sum of
money. for cotton destroyed by GER
tain military forces of the U. States
during the late war; that the matter
was then pending and undetermined
and defendant, Mcdonald, employed
the plaintiffs to aid in the prosecu-
tion of the clnim; that the employ
ment was by cantract in writing !;
that the compensation was wholly
contingent, and the payment of the
contingent fee was made by the terms
Of said contract a lien upon the said
claim and upon any draft, money, or
evidence of indebtedness which
might be paid or issued thereon !; that
the plaintiffs, Immediately after the
retainer and employment, and in
their character as the solicitors of
the said Mcdonald, did fairly, prop
erly, and diligently prosecute and
conduct the said claim before said
commission, aid procured for Nc
Donald an allowance of $19S. 100 in
gold, and then Mcdonald refused to
comply with his said agreement
The plaintiffs bring this suit to en-
force in court of equity the lien
created by the contract. The case is
on the demurrer, which raises the
question that the contract is void on
its face as against public policy and
morals, and others equally interest
ing.