Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1878-02-05
Home Rule,

RAZOR EttHtHV StuF.-l often lett con
strained in my humble way and effort to cor
rect an error and mistake that correspondents
and reporters make in writing upon the sub
lect OF ladies' toilet al receptions, balls and
dinner parties, speaking OF them as most ele-
gantly attired in one of WOrth's latest. or a.
having been made at some other noted fash
iOnabe modiste establishment distant from
here. not knowing, or if knowing, seeming not
caring TO name the fact that many such dress
suits were made here in Washington and in
owner When l read Jennie JuneS letter of
the first instant, made up my mind To speak
out for Home Rule and home merit. She says
We have no great shops, and in degree, per
hapS, Is correct, but why not? it is not the mer
chants fault. The patrons will not pay rea-
s"nable hVIng price for genuine goOds-they
send elsewhere, or 60 to some very cheap lob
auction store, where they can get a good mi
tation. some of the first ladies in Washington
indulge i'll such economy. Few dresses are
made here, and she thinks we have no mod
iSteS. / can truthfully say to the lady that the
most elegant dresses seen this winter were
made by dre>SmakerS here. or got up at home.
society unless they have a Partisan toilet,
whether 1t fits or not. They purchase q few
suits, but are not likely to try ii again. More
experienced society ladies have better taste
anu know hat they want, and will often de
sign their dresses. and with the help of a
SeamStreSS will have q far more beautiful and
better lifting snit than any of imported make;
but to give il ecidt she retains an old belt with
a French makers name emblazOned upon it,
Which is attached to the home new ones. and
when inspected. as is customary by lady
friends, pronounced in ecStacieS beautiful and
stylish. This know as fact. also know that
one OF the most juStly-nOted dresses at Mad
ame Mantllla'S state reception, and other ele-
CANT toilets mentioned in the public journals
here and elsewhere. were designed and made
In thls city by a very modest and humble dress
maker. L mention this in justification of
worthy people that do not spend their govern
ment earned money abroad, and for those that
toll most lnduStriously to serve society ladies
and home community with so little credit or
pay for their good taste and labor. / think it
home talent so Justly earned than advertise
those abroad. Please say this and oblge a
lady patron OF your valuable and live news
paper, but not dressmaker. MRS Nj
The MURPHY MOvEMENT.-In consequence
OF Lincoln Hall being otherwise engaged the
meeting was held at the Congregational
with prayer by Rev. Mr.. Bonham, and Mr..
Murphy made a short address, in which he
referred to his visit to the President and Mrs.
Wilkinson and Col. GRAY followed i'm addresses
About 200 signed the pledge.
Inc murphy meeting at Lincoln Hail to day
was We'll attended. and il was in the nature of
prayer or praise meeting conducted by Mr.
MnrPhS IN which Rev Mr. Bonham the Eng
meyer, OF Philadelphia, took part
PUBllC VIEWS On THE SUFFRAGE OUEs
TIoN.-Edt0r Sdr:-Thanks for the Interest
You nave always manifested TO have Congress
do Justice To our city and its people Ii the
sentiment OF the tax payers was obtained
would not large majority be opposed to suf-
irage? Then why force il on us againH Sure
iy their wishes should govern In this matter
What incentive will there be for energy and
enterprise II we are to be at the mercy of the
class OF persons you mention, who have no.
thing IT stake and all to make? As an humble
citizen and tax payer, am in favor fif it could
be Obtsined) of taxation with representation
but not BtisTe representation. CITIZEN
THE GRAND JURY to-day returned the fol-
lowing indictments: YIN. Piper alias More