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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-01
Fon ISAueun.rIos UsE.

Perchance the excitement attending the Inaurura-
ton has caused you % forget TO buy all that you will
need for the ball Now look over your toilet and be
sure you have fine handkerchief this viii be an ex-
traordinary occasion and every one must look their
best See If your fan is sufficiently nice to Ia Ike with
you've have such lovely Fans specially imported for
this great event.
Fine Lace Fans. s39s.
Beautiful Open Fans, made of Ostrich Plumes. all
colors, S4.9S
magnificent Open Fan all Ostrich PIurnes. very
long, every possible shade desired mirror in the back
$T.4S
Better Fans. go 9s up to so5.
fine line of Lisle and Silk Hosiery in the new COM
bination OF colors with Carriers TO match
1000 different styles and combinations of Ruchiny
Parisian novelties in Ladies' Neckwear
Ladies snrsh Ties in all colors, 3ac. same sold last
ladies' sursh Ties ESQ., in all colors: same as sold
last week Tor Sl9S. These are exceptionally nice
Fine Crepe PASSIONS for 81 ,9S, 90 aS and Sa9S
Spanish Lace Ties and Fichus S49s.
JEWELRT.
Possibly piece Of Jewelry Is yet wanted, and
makes yeu Sessste 0p we f Sg s seP nor save W
have initiated all the genuine goods so precisely
the real ones, particularly our IIhinestone goods
M MN, are made 81 inc Ie9be stones These are as
Ike them We have them IN Brooches, Bracelets Lace
Hair Ornaments Of ali kinds and patterns,
Siae C9incs, taSnloned after the real goods.
new eolors and combinations, with Carriers 10 match.
1000 different styles and combinations OF Ruch-
ings, at 25c., 35c.. 4sc. and CSC. per yard.
Partisan novelties IN ladies' Neckwear.
Fine Fedoras In Silk, in all colors at 9Sc, 81 AS and
S19S.
Lace PASSIONS, 81 .9S, 50. 9S, s39S and s4.oS
Spanish Lace Eichus and Ties. in white, cream and
black, fer -, 9S, IS. gS, SO 9S. 81. 80 and $40.
100 dozen Ladies' Su-ah Ties all colors, 500. Sold
last week for Sl.4S.
GLOVES.
Gloves for the ball in all the new shades and any
length desirable up to 80 buttons. tried at counter
and warranted
Fun Dress Shirts for gentlemen for 81. so and So
open front ard back, line pique, embroidered front
and embroidered strips.
Gents Full Dress Neckwear, Gloves and Jewelry.
INAUGURATION VISITORS.
cordial invitation 10 visit our establishment with
every courtesy may be able TO extend TO you. is
respectfully rendered BY Nou can make our store
your Down own Headquarters and meet your friends
mere; We Will execute any commission for you.
LANSBURGH BRO,
ONE PRICE,
APO, Az, 424. 426 eth ST.
Az, 4I9 Sth ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-01
The Soft Coal Trade.

From the Coal Trade Journal
Soft coal is quiet; the note of preparation for
the spring campaign has not been sounded,
perhaps Because so many will have ample sup
plies at the usual time of opening. 1t is said
that the soft coal pool of the seaboard has been
so far perfected that the percentages have been
agreed to. the 20 cents per ton forfeit. il is
thought, viii hold the pool together all the
season. There have been contracts made in
the eastward FOR coal for this years delivery.
according 10 our Boston report At the interior
points there is really no movement as vet to-
ward business for the current year. 1t is
claimed that all Is peace once more between
the railroad" shippers of Pittsburg coal and
their middlemeu at the lake ports; the latter
are 10 keep the freight rates in order, and the
former are TO take care that no one cuts the
rate for coal. The meeting at Columbus next
month. which Is to take up the question of
wages for mining coal, is not likely to be of any
very widespread interest, in fact the competi-
ton on price in making sales is pushed to such
an extent at present that it is almost impossi-
bic to have any definite and fixed scale. Either
that is so. or the railroad tolls and charges
suffer. to judge from the rates at which coal is
sold delivered at certain points
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-01
BoRDERED CHrsA SILKS.

WE HAVE JUST OPENED A CHOICE LOT OF
BEAUTIFUL DESIGNS WITH PERSIAN BORDERS
WHICH EXCEED ANYTHING WE HAVE SHOWN
IN THESE DESIRABLE GOODS
NEW DESIGNS IN CHINA SILKS, AT 81, 81. 25
AND s1.50, q INCHES WIDE. THE REAL
CHINAs DO NOT SLIP IN THE SEAMS AND ARE
VERY DURABLE AND OUGHT NOT TO BE CON-
FOUNDED WITH THE PRINTED FoULARDs.
WE HAVE A DECIDED BARGAIN IN LOUISE
ENE SILKS AT 75c.,woRTH s1.25. SOFTER AND
MORE BRILLIANT THAN THE FINEST sURAHs.
BLACK FAILLE FRANCAIs SILKS 20 PER
CENT UNDER REGULAR PRICES.
BLACK SILK HERNANIs AT 81 AND sI25;
WORTH $3.50 AND So
SPECIAL BARGAINS IN BLACK SILK LACES.
HAVING BOUGHT TO GREAT ADVANTAGE, WE
OFFER CHOICE PATTERNS AT 81, s.. so, AND
SO IN FINE GOODS.
ALL WOOL HENRIETTAS. NEWEST SPRING
SHADES. 40 INCHES WIDE, AT SOC.
NOVELTIES IN BORDERED DRESS GOODS
HANDSOME GINGHAMS AT Pc
SCOTCH GINGHAMS IN GREAT VARIETY.
LARGE STOCK OF FRENCH sATTEENs IN NEW
EST STYLES AND CoLoRS
CALIFORNIA BLANKETS All REDUCED PRICES.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-01
Webster as a Scapcgoat.

PROBABILITY THAT THE ArToRNEY-GEN ERAL WILL
BE SACRIFICED BY THE GOVERNMENT.
In the house of commons, yesterday, in reply
to questions, Right Hon. w. II. Smith, the gov
( eraIaeHt leader, declared that nobody on behalf
OF the government had intimated that the Times
would be recouped by parliamentary grant
for its expenses in connection with the Parnell
commission.
Nr. Healy asked whether attention had been
called to the fact tina. as far back as November
AltOrnev-tiensT&l Webster had receiveda state
lnent from Pigott to the effect that he could
not bear cross-examindtiOn before the COM
mission. Having regard for this, he asked did
the government retain confidence i'll Attorney
General Webster?
MIR. Smith asked that due notice of the ques-
ton be given If ]lr. Healy's reference was to
Sir Richard Websters discharge of his duties
as encouragement.
MIR. Healy gave notice Of a motion that in the
opinion Of the house the encouragement had
forfeited confidence.
Ii IL beyond doubt that the government in
order TO save themselves from defeat, owing to
their uncOnceaicd connection with the case, are
willing to sacrifice some one. and that one
naturally will be Sir Richard Webster. whom
the tories now charge with bringing the pres
cnt ridiculous situation upon them. 1t appears,
according to the authority of one near the gov
eminent that Lord Halsbury the lord high
chancellor. and others of thescabinet, were op-
posed 10 the special commission being formed
when II was proposed at first in the house of
commons, but the encouragement insisted
upon its being granted, so confident was he that
the Times would be able to prove its charges.
IL Is confidently asserted that Sir Richard Web
stcr's resignation viii be accepted. and that he
viii be made the scapegoat III order to save the
government from the charge of completely in
the effort to ruin Mr. ParneH by SANDER.
In the event of the Tunes counsel asking to
be allowed to proceed with the inquiry. Sir
Charles Russell viii press the judges to adjourn
presented 10 parliament.
Mr.. Campbell telegraphs from Antwerp that
he has found no trace OF Pigott.
\ radical project TO give banquet to Mr. Par
nell has been taken up with enthusiasm. Mr.
Paruell has minated his acceptance of the
honor. Lord Granville or Lord Roseberry will
be asked to preside.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-01
HE TOOK GLASS FOR LUNCH.
4 Hospital Patient Completely Para
lyzss a Surgeon and Nurse.

From the Philadelphia North American.
Hold on there, man, you'll kill yourself,
exclaimed DR.. Shoemaker in thefreceiving
ward of the Pennsylvania hospital last evening
as Michael Hanly. patient. picked up an or
binary tumbler and took bite from the side.
THAT won't hurt me" said the man, as he
chewed and swallowed the glass and rolled out
his tongue to show that it was not concealed in
his mouth. This is only my usual luneh,"
continued the man, as he bit out another gene
rous chunk of glass.
This is simply suicide, and you can't eat
any more" said the doctor. as the man was
about starting in on the last section, and the
fragment was taken from him.
I'm tell you what I'll do" said Mike "rll
eat that jar for five cents, and I won't charge
you anything if 1 don't eat every bit of t.
You'll have to give me plenty of water, though,
for that kind of stuff's very sweet" as he
picked up pint porcelain jar from the sur
geon's tray.
I'VE don't want to see you kill yourself, and,
besides, it wouldn't pay to give you money to
eat a jar worth half dollar"
Don't be afraid of me killing myself. You
fellows don't know my capacity. I'll tell you
what I'll do. I'll drink water faster than you
can hand it to me-
IN give you a drink, if that's what you
want, said Nurse McCann, as he moved toward
the cooler. and the mans capacity for drink
was tested.
Mccain produced two good-sized tumblers
and started the water. Hanley drained the
glasses and handed them back as fast as they
could be filled, until seventeen had been emp
tied into his capacious nav, and the watering
process was peremptorily stopped by the doe
tor. Mike was then dismissed, and the last seen
OF him he was trying to borrow a nickel from
one of the nurses at the door,
The man never posed as freak and can only
be considered an amateur A few wears apo ia
was prosperous newsdealsr, and was known as
the fastest counter and folder OF newspapers in
the city,. Unfortunately, like many other good
fellows, he took to drink and lost his business.
He filed up last night according to his usual
custom, and in quarrel badly sprained his
hand. His injuries had been dressed, and he
had just received his ticket of leave, when he
gave the exhibition which dumbfounded the
surgeon and nurse, although they are daily ac-
custOmed to strange and unusual sights
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-01
RANDALL IN THE GRAND ARMY.
The Ex-Speaker to be Mustered In as
Harrison Becomes President.
Er1m the Phiiadeiphia Press Of To-day.

Frsm the Philadelphia Press Of To-day
One of the most interesting incidents of the
Inauguration day celebration at Washington on
Monday viii be the initiation into the Grand
Army of the Republic of ex-Speaker Sam1 ].
Randall, who will be mustered in under the
most fiattering circumstances that ever sur
rounded the entrance of a recruit into the
order.
BY special dispensation provisional post,
representing George G. Meade post, No. 1, of
Philadelphia, viii be organized. The officers
Of this provisional post will be as follows: Com
mander, Hon. VIM. Warner, Kansas City. No.,
commauder-in-chief of the Grand Army; senior
vice-cOmmsuder, Thos. J. Stewart, department
commander OF Pennsylvania; junior yice-com-
nsnder, ". Wayne VOgdes, commander of
George q. Meade post, No. 1; officer of the
day, Junior Eicc-Commander Louis 7. LANCER,
post J.; ottieer OF the guard. c. f. Crane; chap
lam, q. Harry Davis; surgeon, Il. Wilkie Mar
tin. The last two hold similar positions in
George G. Meade post. No. l.
The muster viii be probably one of the finest
ever witnessed IN the Grand Army, and VIII be
attended by & large delegation of comrades of
George q. Meade Post, No. /, and number of
prominent members OF the order from various
sections of th1 United States Commander
in-Chief Warner IS a feIlow-C Congressman of
Randalls. and ms services on the occasion will
be complimentary TO the distinguished recruit
whose politics are dramatically opposite to his
own, thus showing that politics has nothing to
do with the Grand Army.
Although member Of Congress during the
war for the Union, Mr.. randall found two oc-
casions to tender his services in the field. At
the outbreak of the war he was a sergeant OF
the Philadelphia city troop and served in the
Cumberland valley in Pennsylvania. Maryland,
and in the vicinity of Bunker Hill, Martins
burg. Harper's Ferry, and Charlestown, Va,
during the tirst three months campaign. Dur
ing the confederate advance northward into
Maryland and Pennsylvania in 1868 Randall was
the captain oil the troop and served during the
emergency. He was appointed the provost
marshal of Columbia, Pa, for time dur
ing the period OF the invasion. His SER
vices IN 1861 were with Colonel George II.
Thomas. afterward the popular commanding
general of The Army of the Cumberland In
the first campaign Thomas was with Major
General Patterson and commandeda regiment
OF regular cavalry. Congressman Randall was
tile first to suggest the name of Col. Thomas
for promotion TO be q brigadier of the regular
army. and his request was acted upon by Presi-
dent Lincoln, anu the promotion was made.
he muster of Captain Randall into Post No.
] viii make two OF the five Congressman of the
Philadelphia delegation comrades of the post,
the other representative being Gen. Harry II.
bingham.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-01
The Great snowy Owl.

From Weeks MAGAZINE.
The winter or late autumn brings, at times. a
visitor from the far north, the great snowy owl.
nyctea nivea- came upon him the other day
crOuehed in the long. dead grass which whlstled
In the cold wind, while the snow squalls swept
along the far horizon. He turned his great black
eyes on me for moment and took wing. No
bird that l ever saw has sueh motive power; the
nrst hap Of his broad wings sends him far for
ward or upward. Nothing reminds you of the
steady, straight flight OF his congeners: he
bounds up and swoops down, turning in any
direction with al the ease and hghtness of the
swallow. A Few seconds and his great bulk is
speck a. the horizon, a moment more and he
has vanished, while YOU still stand gazing in
wonder at his grace and speed and power. He
certainly has small reason 70 fOrego his south
ern trip. when the Arctic winter comes on
breadths OF latitude can be nothing 20 him. A
few days, or fortnight at most. will allow him
10 pass over the stretch that separates his Arc
tic home from us, and still give him time TO
stop for rest and feeding By the way His
natural vigOr and power of wing is so great
that the severe cold OF the sub-polar regions
and the passage Of the great distance that Sc
parates IL from US. are both sustained with ease
evidently, by this magnificent bird.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-01
SFire RatiOn'' Smith.

from the New YORK Graphic.
A group of well-known Wall street men we're
chatting over their lunch the other day when
the subject turned upon war experiences. One
of the party, who went out with the thirty-first
New York regiment, told the following: 1T
was just before the fight at Green mountain
and big Irishman. whose name was really
Smith, had heard of the proposed charge upon
the enemy. Smith was by no means coward.
but he had an extensive regard for his stomach,
50 just before the fight he concluded that as it
might be his last meal he would make it as
thorough as possible, and he thereupon ate UP
all his rations, which consisted of a three DAYS
supply. just as we were going into action /
saw smith fall like a log As the bullets were
flying pretty thickly just then naturally con-
Guided he had been killed. About fifteen
minutes later Smith rushed up behind us and
took his place in the ranks. l asked him
whether or not he was wounded and he re-
piled, Well a bullet did fetch up against nv
stomach, but it was so full that the bullet went
around instead of through. Subsequent ex-
animation proved the truth of the statement,
for the bullet had actually struck him in the
side OF the stomach, and instead of entering
had plOughed its way under the skin right
around his body and out on the other side
His appetite had saved his life. and afterward
throughout the regiment he was known only as
Fire Ration Smith,"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-01
The Best Mans Blunder.
4 CHICAGO LAWYER GETS HIMSELF INTO 'PRE1
PICKI.E.'

A CHICAGO LAWYER GETS HIMSELF INTO ''PRETTY
PICKLE
From the Chicago Tribune.
A well-known lawyer made the trip from Chi
cago to Washington lately to act as best man at
the wedding of VIM. Duff Haynie and Miss
Thomas. He left for Chicago Immediately after
the ceremony. deciding that marriage was
failure, and this was the reason.
The wedding was to take place at Calvary
Baptist church at noon. Going in late the night
before he had not seen the bride, nor did he
call the next morning. At the appointed time
he was with his friend in the vestry cheering
him up. Thinking it was about time for the
bridal party TO appear he hurried around to
the front of the church to watch for them and
give the signal to the waiting groom. He
waited what seemed to him long time, and
was just about thinking for the third time how
SLOW Washington people were when he heard
the grooms VOICE saying: Into the carriage
with us quick before anyone sees You. "and. look
ing around, he saw the brides laughing face.
He took in the situation in a moment, and was
willing to treat the whole world ii it didn't get
ont. This was the tale he heard in the carriage.
Said the groom:
II Whiting for you to come back when
one of the ushers stuck his head in the door
and said: Come quick; they are here
looked in and there stood the bride, the maid
of honor, the ushers, and the minister and
back of them were crowds of people. should
have been at the altar to meet them. 1 could
hardly move when saw the state of affairs
But | gathered courage, walked in. and the
ceremony proceeded without best man. All
went well until the ring part. The minister
asked for it. felt in my pocket, and then as
the horrible thought came, L gasped out:
D. has got the ring Quick a flash the
bride slipped from her finger a ring that she
had borrowed to wear for luck, and at last we
were married"
The Chicago lawyer confessed that the bridal
party must have passed him unrecognized. and
only asked that he might be let go home in
peace without meeting the ushers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-01
The Color of Horses.

DOES IT HAVE ANYTHING TO DO WITH SPEED or
BOTTOM?
An interesting discussion is going on con-
corning the proper color for a race horse
writes a New York Tribune correspondent
Kentucky turfmen disagree like doctors as to
the effect color has on speed and bottom, but
preponderance of opinion seems to be in
favor of dark bay, with chestnut as strong
second choice. The Arabs have curious theo-
rles on this subject, some of which appear in
the following anecdote, taken from a recently
published French book; Ben Dyar, renowned
chief of the desert, happening to be pur-
sued one day by Saad-el-Zenaty, turned to his
son and asked: What horses are in front of
the enemy?' ''White horses" replied the
son. 1T is well; let make for the sunny
side and they melt away like butter" Some
time after Ben Dyar turned 10 his son and said:
what horses are In front of the enemy?"
Black horses, cried his son. 1T is well; let
us make for stony ground. ard we shall have
aothlng to fear. They are the negroes of the
Soudan. who cannot walk with bare feet upon
the fiints." He changed his course. and the
black horses were speedily distanced third
time Ben Dyar asked: And now what horses
are in front Of the enemy Dark chestnuts
and dark bays" In that case said Ben
Dyar, strike out, my children, strike ont, and
give your horses the heel, for these perchance
might overtake us, had we not given barley to
ours all the summer through"
This recalls the venerable rhyme that every
farmers boy learns as soon as he can talk:
''One white foot, buy him;
Two white feet, try him:
Three white feet, look well about him:
-Four white feet, go without him"
Yet some one calls attention to the fact that
the celebrated Flying Childers had four white
feet the equally celebrated Eclipse three, Fash
Ion TWO, and Flying Dutchman two.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-01

Prof S. Stanhope Orris has been granted by
Princeton university trustees Leave of absenc
of one year to enable him to accept call to be
resident director of the American classical
school at Athens.
The committee organized by Gen. Sherman
to arrange celebration of Gen. Grants BIRTH
day, on April a. have decided upon q banauet
at Delmonico's on the evening of that day.
@. NJ. Depew was delegated to select an orator.
The Maine house of representatives voted
yesterday against the woman suffrage bill and
the establishment of the first Monday in Sep
TENDER as .'labor day."
d. NJ. Sleep, bookkeeper for Jeffery 4 Co.,
furniture dealers, of Minneapolis, has gone to
Canada, it IL charged, $1,000 short in his ac-
counts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-01
A Good Speculation.

From the New York Weekly
Philanthropist Goyously)-''I am delighted
to learn that you have promised your sick
daughter $50 on the day she is well enough to
go out"
Old Closefist-''Yes, the doctor said She only
needed encouragement"
That will. no doubt, do her good. Fifty
dollars Is good deal of money TO her.
Yes, and to me, too, but it would cost more
than that TO bury her."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-03-01
a PAGES GOOD LUCK.
4 Boy who Went 10 Oshkosh and Grew
up with the Country.

WashingtOnians are always glad to hear of
she success Of any of her citizens who leave the
home of their birth to seek their fortunes in
other spheres. 4 reporter Of TIE STAR in talk
ing the other day 70 a doOrkeeper OF one Of the
House galleries. heard with interest of one
Of the boys whose face was familiar to the
habitues OF the House galleries That boy was
George Il. AicC. Hilton, who left Washington
some years ago IN company wi,h the Hon. Gabe
BCUck. who represented the Oshkosh, WIS., dis
tric- in the House. 1Ir. Hilton was a page in
the House of Representatives, and won the ad-
miratiOn and confidence of Mr.. Bouch while
performing his duties on the floor. He studied
hard in 3lr. BoUch's Office. graduated in law.
and entered upon practice. This practice he
conducted successfully for several years. and is
now prominent member OF the bar i'm Osh-
kosh. A letter recently received from Oshkosh
brings the intelligence that Mr.. Hilton has be-
come associated with Mr.. Bouck under the firm
name Of BOuck Hilton. This association
gives Mr.. Hilton aduluOn8l practice. besides a
good share N tie receipts Of the firm. Mr.
Bouck's practice Is very remuHerative. bring
ing, II Il said. about $4,000 OF 80. 600 per
year. This intelligence viii be encouraging
news to the friends Of 1Ir. Hilton in this citv
By whom he il wei remembered as a genial
honest and Interesting companion.
Mr. Hilton. always a. st3uuch democrat. has
already begun 70 take prominent part in local
politics. and some time ago presided over
district convention. lie acquired his parlia-
mentary ability. OF wli.h he possesses a good
share, while page n the House.