Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-12-20

STATEMENT OF DR.. A p. ROGERS.
IN reference TO the death OF Julia Butler the col
cred girl, OF East Washington, which coroners
jury decided last Tuesday resulted from criminal
malpractice, Dr. A. p Rogers has sent the following
statement 10 THE STAR:
"In your report OF the death OF this woman some
errors occur. The facts are these: The first time
tfat was called TO STE her she had then been con-
MED 10 her bed one week Her case diagnosed
10 De one OF o-peritonltiS. Upon Questioning
ner as TO the cause she admitted that sometime
PRIOR TO this lady had used instruments upon her
Icf the purpose OF producing abortion when Mrs
Butler died reported the case 10 Lieut. Greer OF
.hs eighth precinct and also 10 The coroner Al The
teStlred that lady visited the deceased In Sep
teinoer. and also about the first OF November and
mat each time She was locked in room with her
Other witnesses testified 10 the visit OK Iadv at a
later date Ny name was not connected with the
ease oy witnesses or by anybody else excepting as
above"
REUNION Or PRINCETON MEN.-The annual re-
union OF the Sons OF Nassau Hall takes place this
evening at O'Clock at the Arlington business
meeting at that hour Will be followed by q dinner
att O'Clock Princeton has furnished several Presi-
dents. Chief and Associate Justices and statesmen
soldiers, and professionals without number II has
kaked Out that there Is 10 be rare assembly OF
niustrfous men. from among whom statesmen and
leaders NAV be selected by those OF their fellow
citizens who have the instinct for conduct and me
instinct for beauty. Graduates can obtain tickets
vi ADMISSION at tie Arlington
HEuoG's SaLE.-The entire stock OF J. Herzoy
Aessrs Duncanson Bros, on Friday and Saturday
~ ~ IA and pm each day. See advertisement
In to-day issue.
Mr. ARMoR'S ART SALE-From the interest man.
Eested a very large audience may be expected at
we sale OF paintings. the work OF Mr. Charles Ar
Aof, which takes place this evening al the art
saesroom OF Messrs- Walter r. Williams Co.. No
IoS pennsylvania avenue northwest. NJ O'Clock
an carry attendance would. therefore. seem To be
'1cessary IN order TO secure good seats
CLOSING SALE OF TURKISH CARPETS AID RrGs.-
rariss interested In this great sale SHOULD not fail
0e present al DOwlingS Jo-mOrrOw. az it is posi-
assiy me last opportunity Some OF the finest
S1aS.s and rugs are vet unSOld- The prices OBJ
sained were diS3strously low and possibly greater
DealedlhS may Ge obtained 10 morrow, as every
k.ce must oe sold Remember the sale is at II and
'"eioek, corner 18th and Pennsylvania avenue.
,,SsRlsTNAs FrS At FORD's OPERA HorsE.-Chrisf-
r- week CONNIE noes with the centennial OF Wash
n- son resignlng his commission. which Will be
n, eu az the opera House with special and apDro-
md music, and then the fun VIII begin With Barry
racr .ay very amusing comedy OF Irish Aritoc-
taess, Mich, with their excellent company and
for the donkey win make Chr tInas merry
To sdS ~ "a A Christmas reel Is also introduced
ana EaT LIZ .ne MARTY OF the performance. Barry
e.1,sls ~ 1Le the lrish team In comedy and have no
ssaca aushter producing characters upon The
49, xrassness VIII be given TUESDAY Christ mas
49, o, ~svnsssaay and saturday with perform
,s a., "a viii sell toys at auction at
49, - - northwest every morning at 10
s 0e3ock POO efsnmR az O'CLOCK 8 Sa1nsIaS ana