Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-02-02
The Wrathful and Defiant WOman's
League.

IDENT-AN INFANT sYMPATHIZER, &C.
"Woman's League" was scrawled in big, defiant
letters on large block screen that half barrcaded
the hall on the fourth floor of the Corcoran build
ing, last night Behind the screen was the door
of Mrs Charlotte Smiths private roorn to which
the headquarters OF the league has been removed
Since the ejectment OF the organization from the
larger room on the opposite side Of the hall. Here
the league. or fragment Of the league, was nurs-
ing its wrath, or rather, the wrath Of the presi-
dent. A placid crayon cherub gaZed benignly
from the wall upon the elected league. When THE
STAR reporter arrived, Mrs Smith was engaged in
the thfOeS OF authorship, upon manuscript set
ting forth the grievances OF the league against
Mr.. w. W. COrcoran. She rose to warmly greet THE
SrAE reporter as one who embraced the cause OF
the downtrodden and elected. Then she resumed
her work OF composition, and remarked, with O
sigh over the impotence OF mere words, 81 would
like to make 1t chain lightning"
WHO WERE THERE.
The assembly was not large, the proceedings OF
Thursday having either discouraged the leaguers
or given rise to the impression that the league had
no place OF meeting. There was Mrs. Smith, the
president; Mrs. Bryant, the secretary; one middle
aged lady. four young ladies, member OF the
FEDERATION OF labor, and a babe whose presence
Stirred even the infant population to indignation
In their behalf. On the table lay wooden toma-
hawk, with little printed slip pasted across the
blade, saying "GOing for the Scalps." This wars
accompanied with note from ga FRIEND" which
asked the league please accept of this Ratchet
present from friend OF labor"
WANTED TO WIPE OUT THE INSULT.
"How are you Mary said Mrs. Smith, again
arising from her work and addressing belated
woman Lacquer, II am GLAD you have the courage
to coma.n
MAYBE said Mr. Bozenburg, cycling the
Ratchet, lit means that Mrs. Smith has an axe to
grind
Its an insult that's what 1t Is" said Mary UNITY
Ing her bonnet, and showing disposition to do
some personal damage to the unknown "friend,"
MIS- smith and Mrs Bryant persuaded her that
the present OF the Ratchet was we'll intended. so
Mary, reSiSling her beliigerent purpose, We'd dur
ing the rest OF the brief session, with the crayon
eheruD. In the benevoence of her smiles.
Mrs Bryant read letter from Mr.. Joseph n.
Langham referring to the account of the ejectment
or the league published in The STAR, and observ-
ing That moral persecution Is as potent as the
ii ineS OF the fagot, and declaring that "the
noble work in which you are engaged must 60 on /"
Mrs. Smith. in the course OF few remarks, re-
ferring to the cause OF the change OF location on
the part OF the League, observed that there were
many s0rdid Souls only too delighted at the pros
Pect of the leagues being "bounced." Mrs. Bry-
ant then read the paper containing Mrs. Smiths
lucuDrat1onS, which was adopted as the sentiment
or The league respecting the ejectment. 1t set
forth that the money for the rooms had been ten
dered and refused, accusing Mr.. Corcoran Of hav-
Ing spirit OF intolerance, declaring that the
woman's league now in its infancy, will live to do
good long after Mr.. CorcOrans bones are beneath
arbitrary eJectmeEt emulating the system of
landlordism now prevailing in Ireland.
MRS SMITHS BuGLE NOTE OF DEFIANCE.
Mrs. Smith made a speech, observing that Mr..
Corcoran had given an insult to women by de-
Ginning the honor OF honorary membership In the
league. She hurled defiance at all enemies of the
league. The infant sympathizer having fallen
asleep, at this point atteSted his sympathy with
the speakers utteranceS by shores that would
h nave done credit to Lacquer OF larger growth
the banner OF the president. eff we have no
other place OF meeting" declared Mrs Smith, we
Wi out
meeting, or upon telegraph pole. [sensation and
snores.l We defy all the maligners OF the league
in Washington or out OF Washington"
The league having adopted a resolution offered
by Mr.. BoZenburg that the action OF Mr.. W. w.
Corcoran, or his agents. In evicting the Woman's
Ing WAS fat contradiction OF his reputation as q
philanthropist Adjourned.
GREAT REDUCTION OF TELEGRAPH RaTEs.-The
yigor of the management Of the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad IS again shown by its action in not
only Following the Western Union and the other
competing telegraph companies in their reduction
OF telegraph rates between Washington and New
York, but In going five cents below the reduced
tariffs OF these companies. The Baltimore and
Ohio now gives uniform rate Of fifteen cents on
business between New York and Washington
New York and Baltimore, and Philadelphia and
Washington
THE RowE-THoMPsoN LIBEL CAsE.-1n the Police
Court this morning the charge Of criminal libel
against Mr.. John @. Thompson, OF the SUNDAY
Chronicle. brought by Mr. Chas- F q. Rowe, a men,
MT,
Christy, counsel for the defendant, stated that he
had concluded to not ask this court to hear the
case at length to-day. He wished to waive ex-
animation and take the case direct to the grand
Jury. The court fixed the bail at $780, which will
be given during the day.
IMPORTANT PATENT OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Teller
with Assistant Attorney General Nice ,mmOn, was
yesterday engaged In hearing an appeal taken to
missioner OF Patents, by owners OF the Melen q
Hoffman patent. The Commissioner of Patents
refused to permit counsel for Mellen & Hoffman to
examine the allowed reissue application OF John
NJ. Piaudler, holding that strangers to the case
had no right, under the rules OF the Office, tC
Inspect papers OF pending case. James L. Norris
and Hon. Roscoe Conkling appeared as counsel fol
Pfaudler'S Co. and NJ. 8. Hopkins and L. Hill
appeared for the owners of the MelIen HofYman
patent 1t IL learned that the Secretary of the
Interior has decided to sustain the decision OF the
Commissioner OF Patents. II the Secretary had
without authority from an applicant for patent
could Inspect the application papers Whenever
desired, no matter what the motive might be.
OFF FOR THE FISHING SHoRE.-Capt Jerry Robb
an old Potomac fisherman, left a few days since
for the lower PotoInac-the shore known as the
Gums" one OF the largest shores On the river
He is well equipped and expects to make thing;
lively during the season. Capt James B. Ewing
lighters, &C., for Windmill Point, one Of the wei
known fishing shores on the river, where he 'ex
poets TO make good showing. The fish from
these places will De consigned to Mr. r. A. Golden
the well known agent in this city.
POLICE RAID ON A BALL---William A. Jones an(
George A. Miller, two young men, were charge,
before the Police Court this morning with dis
orderly conduct at the "French ball" at MasonI,
Temple last night Their cOllaterals OF s. each wer
| forfeited The police describe the bali as yer,
disorderly affair They state that the costumes O
some OF the females were more scanty than tnOs
| on the variety stage. temporary bar va
| started In one end OF the supper room and bee
| dispensed by the bottle, which was drank by tn,
| dancers, male and female. Fighting began at al
early hour, In the supper room, and about half
| dozen young men We're put under arrest. but wheI
they were taken to the stationhouse only two O
them could be ident!fled as having taken part IL
the fight, which was SO general that 1t was hard q
| recognize individuals. At midnight the disOrde
| became so great that Capt Vernon, Lieut. Arnolt
and squad OF policemen took charge Of the hal
and ordered the festivities to cease. The officer
state that II no interference on the part OF tn
police had happened the lighting would hav,
ended seriously, as glasses and beer bottles were
being called into service as weapons. Gustav
BrOche, who dispensed the liquors, was charged
/ with selling liquor by the wholesale without ,
license, and left so collateral, which Mr. Padgett
| at tho Police Court this morning, deemed insuf
| ncient as the fine Is $50 A warrant was issue
for the defendant to come In and put up the fui