Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-09
IN A BLAZE OF LIGHT.
An Evening Reception Given by q Large
Business House to Its Patrons.

An Evening Reception Given by q Large
Business House to Its Patrons.
The imposing new building at the corner Of
+ and 18th streets was ablaze with glory last
night. 1t was the first grand night display
made by the Combination" as this popular
store is known. The scene was a most attrsc-
tive one. The interior decorations were most
artistically arranged. The three center col
umns were entwined with evergreen and ivy
| from the ceiling to the floor. In the midst of
the foliage several hundred small incandescent
lights Of various .Olors shed forth their ra-
| dance with beautiful effect. The iron beams
supporting the gallery were decorated in like
manner. Different booths were draped with
rich fabrics with rare SKILL 80 as to add to the
splendid effect produced by the combination Ct
light and color. The frs: floor was like scene
| from fairyland. Located in the gallery was
Prof. STEMS fine orchestra of fourteen pieces
which rendered operate and promanede selec-
| tions to the delight Of the many present. The
second floor was the nexs center of attraction.
Here was displayed in most inviting
way the firms own productions in the
way OF fine evening and reception
dresses, children's street and party dresses,
dolls, wraps and great many new and Orikinal
things. The third floor was neatly arranged.
sowing fine linens, bed covering. fannes, &c
Inc fourth floor received Large share OF at
tentiOn from the guests. The arrangement
showed up very pretty the entire line of up
holstering lace curtains, pOrtieres lamps tables.
&c. The whole idea Of a night display was an
| attractive one and carried out well. The male
| employees were in full evening dress and 20
were great many Of the ladies. No goods
were sold during the evening. every one that
called being made to feel at home. The display
was of especial interest just at this time as it
gave fair idea OF the great preparations Of
the house for the holiday trade.
The Russian Outrages Against the Jews.
To the Editor OF The Evening STIR:
The Associated Press dispatches today give
synopsis of a lecture delivered last evening in
Baltimore by Mayer Sulzberger, ESQ.,, OF Phila-
delphia. wherein the learned and able lecturer
denouhc = Hon. Chas f. Smith, our ambas-
sadOr at <. Petersburg. Mr.. Sulzberger is a
lifelong republican. Phi!@delrnlln and
knows Mr.. Smith intimately. Conservative in
all things. it must have taken great deal to
rouse Mr.. SulZberger. but the continued out
RACES against the Jews in Russia have at last
opened the eyes Of those who discounted all
former statements.
Six months ago told Mr., Smith in Berlin
that he was the du DC OF his diliom atia sur
roundiugs, and tiiat his ttatemelrts were simply
the echoes OF the court circle tienials The
representatives of England and Flance in ST.
Petersburg were better advised, and so reported
to their governments. hence rho continued agi-
tation and indignation i'll those countries. I
personally saw and had long interviews with
tllree Intelligent men. not Aussians. who had
visited the leading cities OF Russia ana who rot
only confirmed FL the horrors. but gave ad,ii-
tiOnal facts that would make even a North
American Indian blush.
have been awaiting the meeting Of leading
men from all over tire United Sta. ;cs which Is
to take place here. The call has beer, made.
This is cot Jewish Question only it is also
one CT humanity. Ii our people easi b. ron ed
by starvation in Ireland how r.iicli more
ought they feel tine barh,rlties and cut
RACES. not excluding raline. rape ami cold
FLOODED murder, practiced on defens. less pes,-
PIE by Christian government. The ba:iish-
ment enforced by the eilicts OF E,is..s. sends
these people here. and it becomes, therefore,
III every sense our businc,s.
When tiiat meeting taxes place ehaii be pre-
pared To prove tna. Russia totny is u.lfit to
hold place among the recognized nations of
the earth. Yours truly, gt
L. WoLr.