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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02
TEXAN OUTLAWS SHOT DEAD.
Two Desperate Brothers Combat In the
"Open" with q Sheriff. Posse.

A special from Uvalde, Texas, to the Phila-
delphia Press says news has been received there
OF desperate encounter in the bad lands the
result Of q recent raid. Three years ago the
Odell brothers, Tom and William, were out
laws. One of them was wanted for horse theft
and the other for murder. They were typical
shots and thoroughly acquainted with the I'M
settled country to which they betook them
selves. The several attempts to capture them
resulted in failure. The pursuers were gener-
ally outridden, outmaneuvered and outshot.
week ago two members of the state rangers
obtained information of the whereabouts OF the
Odells. They went to Barksdale aud there OBJ
tanned the aid of Deputy Sheriff Thomas Perry,
who, in turn. summoned posse of citizens.
The party, numbering ten men, rode the
greater part Of the night and ran into the cam
Of the fugitives little after sunrise. Tn
horses of the Odelis were staked some distance
from the camp and one Of the brothers had
just cast aside his blankets and stood rubbing
his eyes and yawning when the posse dashed
into the camp. The outlaws sprang to their
arms and met the demand for surrender with
the sharp crack Of their guns. The posse were
comparatively well sheltered. but the criminals
were not nor did they seek 80 much as a sap
ling behind which to crouch. They fought it
out in 1.-THE open"
Inc combat lasted some minutes VIII Odell
was the first to fall, with bullet through the
lungs. As he fell and rolled over he was struck
in the head and instantly killed. His brother
had an arm broken. but he continued i'll some
way to use his rifle with one hand until struck
half dozen times. when he turned to flee. A
ball through the shoulder and another which
shattered his spine stopped him. He, too,
lived but a short time.
The bodies were viewed by justice of the
peace who lived ten miles away and were buried
where they fell. The posse were held entirely
blameless. The rangers have reported the
affair to the adjutant general of the state,
bnt have as yet heard nothing from the
department
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02
THE CHOSEN FRIENDS.
for the Biennial Meeting
OF the Supreme Council In This City.

The supreme council of the Chosen Friends
will hold its biennial meeting in this city, be-
ginning on the second Thursday in April. 1t is
expected that about half of the $4,000 members
Of the order throughout the country will at
tend the meeting. The sessions will continue
through ten days and the members of the local
councils have already begun to make prepara-
tions for the meeting which it is expected will
be the most largely attended of any that has
ever been held in the history of the organiza-
ton. A committee, of which Mr.. Henry Stras-
burger is chairman and which consists of three
members from each council, will arrange for a
grand entertainment to be held in Lincoln hall
while the delegates are in the city. 1t is pro-
posed to erect large hall in this city for the
use of the order and lot on G street near
Epiphany church has been purchased and will
no doubt be the site of the new hall if it is
decided to go on with such an enterprise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02
Officers Elected.

Excelsior lodge, No. IA, h OFF,, have elected
The following officers to serve for one year: H.
He'll, PC; F. V. Berry, &C; A. Jewett. VIC.
d. E. Mockbee, prelate; j. A. Weigle, NJ. of f.
(re-elected); Vim. II. Mohler, NJ. of E. IRE
elected; b. F. Evans, h. Of l. S. (re-elected);
A. r. Scarf NJ. at A.; representatives, to Grand
lodge, +. /. Scott. H. j. Gasson, A. NJ. Cronk.
b. +. Evans, j. W. Palmer; orphans trustees
W. II. MOhler, A. VI. Cronk, W. L. Mockbee.
The clerks assembly has elected the follow
ing officers: W. Frank Swinehart; VIZ, Geo.
Spler; recording secretary, A. II. HiltZ; fnan-
cial secretary and treasurer, George Bartlett;
past officer, T. W Hambleton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02
BATHING IN CHINA.
How the YellOw-Skinned Celestials
Care for Their Saffron Bodies.

From the Popular Science News.
The following is a brief account Of the Chi
nese baths, taken from personal observation:
There are two outer rooms used for undressing
and dressing: the first and larger is for the
poorer classes, the second for those who con-
slider themselves more respectable and who
wish to be more private. AS you enter the
larger OF these rooms, placard which is hung
near the door informs you what the charges
are, and a man stands there to receive the
money on entrance. Arranged in rows down
the middle and around the sides of both rooms
are number of small boxes, or lockers, fur
nished with lock and key, into which the
visitors put their clothes. and where they can
make sure of them when they return from the
bathing room.
The bathing room is entered by a small door
at the further end of the building. and is about
thirty feet long and twenty wide, the bath oc-
cupylng the whole space, except a narrow path
around the sides. The water is from one foot
to eighteen inches deep, and the sides are lined
and covered with marble slabs, from which the
bathers step into the water. and on which they
sit and wash themselves The establishment in
the afternoon and evening is crowded with Wis
itors, and on entering the bath room the first
impression Is almost lnsupportable. The hot
steam or vapor meets you at the door, filling
the eyes and ears, and causing perspiration to
run from every pore in the body; it almost
darkens the place and the Cinnamon seen in
this imperfect light, with their brown skins and
long tails, sporting in the water, render the
scene a most ludicrous one to a foreigner.
Those visitors who use the common room pay
only six copper cash; the other class eightee n;
but they, in addition, have a cup Of tea and a
pipe of tobacco from the proprietors 1 must
mention that one hundred copper cash amount
to about nine cents of our money, so that the
first class enjoy hot water bath for about one
half a cent, and the other a bath. private
room, cup of tea and pipe of tobacco for
something less than two cents. From this it
will be seen that the Chinese, although far be-
hind US in many respects. could give our poorer
classes lesson in cleanliness
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02
Deaf Mute's Confession.

deaf mute arrested in PottSville, Pa. for at
tempting suicide and le; go on his promise to
do SO no more and to leave town, left the fol-
lowing peculiar letter with the police: Il am
sincerely sorry for all my sins. 1 often told
many lies. did not pay many saloon keepers
for liquor, and also played tricks on them. 1
have often troubled my family by fighting with
them. l have often stole whisky and money
from my mother and family. L often stole the
leather and sold it for whisky. 1 often had a
bad habit of cumming for whisky. l have
neglected praying morning and night for sew
eral years. l stole my brothers SO and spent
II for whisky. l was often cursing and quar-
reling with my parents. i broke the temper
ance pledge two times. / forget many sins.
often told lies about some people. was often
law"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02
High School Reunion-Class of ,s6.

The class of So Of the high school held a re-
Union last evening at the residence of Com
missioner Hine. The evenings entertainment
consisted of a musical program, followed by
dancing, which was kept up until a late hour.
Miss Z. v Brandenberg began with a piano
solo, Miss Burroughs sang ION the Bridge at
Midnight" Mr.. L. Z. LaFetra sang and Mr.. L..
7. Whitaker recited several selections.
Among those present were Mrs. E. p Merit.
Misses Hlne. Burrough, Baxter, Donovan, Boil
way, MorseI, BOyly. Brandenberg and Zay,
Messrs. Horton, Bates, Mckinney, Fischer
Apple, La Fetra, Clephane. Redman and viii
klDson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02
Miss Kate Drexel as n Nurse.

Miss Kate Drexel, now Sister Catherine of the
Order of Mercy. had her first experience yes
terday in the work she has chosen She is now
at the Mercy hospital in Pittsburg, and yester-
day man was brought in who had been blown
up by a natural-gas explosion. He was horribly
burned from the waist up and was suffering in
tensely. Sister Catherine stood at the foot of
the bed and watched the doctors dress his
wounds, then took her place by his bedside to
watch him during the night and minister to his
wants. Her only previous experience was the
nursing of a French girl through case of
blood poisoning
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02
SILKS, ,,X!v E1vETs, Dngss GooDs.

,DoUBLE WHITE WOOL BLANKETS. immense
size u. quartersl extra heavy, cash bargain, IS.
nearly all wool Z yards for 81.
FhUIT OF The LOOM COTTON, yard wide SIC
LADIES' CLOTH DRESS GOODS. yard and half
BLACK FRENCH SILKS. superior quality, special
cash bargains. IL. 4 20. ALSO.
GC9.LSKEDD SILK fLUsHES. Soc. 8 e. Zoe. 81.
III diN NJ FRENCH DRESS GOODS. with handsome
BLACK SUhAH SILKS. 5Qc. 63c.. 75c.
HENRIETTA CASHMERES and HENRIETTA
ssRGEs, nne quality nearly yard aud half wide.
pure WOOL cash bargain JOc- real value 75c
WOOL LAP ROBES, immense size, x3.15
FINE FRENCH BROADCLOTH. yard and Q half
wide. pure wool, SIC, 81.
ROYAL FRENCH sERGE elegant dress goods wide
douoe Width, pure wool. cash bargain, 81 Nc.
DOUBLE WHITE WOOL. BLANKETs, 81. so, s2,
S%oO. I'd. o. $500 %, 30. $3.50, ~, tl0
-. CARTEHS Cash Store.
III MARKET SPACE.
VALUABLE PRESENTS for Cash Customer
select one of the following presents with purchase
q go: pair OF Largesize Dalnask Towels worth I'd
cts.s = HAlf Dozen Fine Damnsk Napkina worth lie
fair % BLK Embroidered Corsets, 75c.
selscton Of the following presents with spurchsss
Quilt worth s1.50; . Dozen Fine Damasi SspEinz
worth el.60y OF two Pairs VI LaEYe-sxe Fine D.nasS
Yowvis. worth al.5O. ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02
Comfort in Dress.

From the Housekeeper's Weekly.
Woman suffers an amount Of martyrdom in
dress which would be heroism in a nobler
cause; but which, as it is, is merely a waste
of good material While we are approaching
the time when comfort will be the first desd-
eratum-or, at least, fondy imagine we are
we have not reached it, so long as the ia vor-
lite street wraps, for instance, the shoulder
capes" strapped so tightly around the figure
that it is impossible to raise the arms with out
christening the cape, and the nantes of vari-
Gus sorts whose sleeves-if sleeves they may be
called-are so made that the arms will
go no higher than the neck without
disarranging the set of the garment.
and it is impossible to arrange a stray
lock or veil, or hold on to the strap in a car
or, for the matter of that, to even hold one 8
arm down without the consciousness that by so
doing we cut an ugly picture from behind 1t
Is hardly to be wondered at that men, whose
only absurdity in dress. the starched shirt, is
slowly fading away, should look with sort of
contemptuous pity Oh a sex which will SO ham,
per itself, when it has the convenient ulster of
Newmarket, or the flowing -sleeved wrap. rs an
alternative from these aforementioned mis-
cries
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02
New Jersey Pastors Opposed to Betting

The city pastors of Elizabeth, NJ, are max
ing vigorous crusade against the Elizabeth
race track, which was opened two months ago
and has just closed for the winter Real estate
In tue vicinity Of the track has gone up in value
but the city's morals have been contaminated,
they say. and undermined by the betting
III in:a. Father Gessner of st. Patricks church
gave his congregation a straightforward dis
course on the matter. He pictured the betting
ring and shouted: Five to three Cortland
wins. Seven to three on Oregon" His hearers
laughed at the sally. DIR. Hempshall and other
Prostestant pastors are supporting the priest in
his agltationS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02
The New Reporter.

From an Exchange.
The new reporter, young man whose grad
uating essay, entitled 1.-THE Unseen Forces Of
Moral Philosophy" had been highly compli-
mented by the professor of botany, took seat
near the city editors desk. II am delighted"
said he, speaking to the city editor, Ito think
that have 80 easily and with so little delay
found the work for which am so well fitted.
How do you like my sketch, 'Walraven st.
BoirreP"
1T is magnificent" the city editor answered,
as he took out "a manuscript. Your diction is
delightful and your style is captivating. and in
nearly every line there is gentle but strong
rebuke to the blunt and commonplace writer"
My dear sir, exclaimed the reporter, you
charm me-"
For instance" said the city editor, taking
no notice OF the reporters enthusiasm, you
say that Waraven located in this portion Of the
Yes; do you like the way express it,"
Il am delighted Some writers-old Pink
ney out there, for instance-would have said
that Walraven settled in this part of the coun-
try"
Yes, 1 see. He doesn't understand rhetoric
very well, does hep
ooh. no; not at all. Here is another excellent
point" said the city editor, turning the leaves
of the manuscript. You say that Walraven
went to hardware establishment and pro-
cured rifle"
That's good, isn't it?"
.'First-class. Old Pinkney would have said
that he went to a hardware store and bought a
rifle"
That's because he is rather low in his man
ner of expression. isn't it?''
"Assuredly; and, again, you say that Wal
raven partook OF refreshments"
chow does that strike your"
"Way up"
"What would Pinkney have said?"
"Oh. in his vulgar way he would have said
that Walraven ate supper or luncheon or some
thing of that sort"
Il wonder that he does not learn better, /"
said the reporter.
1T seems that he should. BY the way, we
cannot afford to use this sketch. 1t il too high
for our readers"
'What must do with it?'
Bring it out in pamphlet form and sell it on
the campus"
That's good idea; I'll do it. Shall 20 out
now and write something?"
''Noi old Pinkney is covering the ground
pretty well. You may 60 out to the county
asylum. though"
TO write up the abuses of the institution"
mo; to stay there till We send for you. Good
by"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02
Arrested in Baltimore.

On Christmas day Richard Sanders, who had
escaped from the work house, VIM. Lee, James
Lee, Edward Fisher and George Carter, all
colored boys, went to Baltimore where they
were arrested as suspicious characters. They
gave fictitious names, but after Detective
MahOn had identIfied Sanders and brought him
back they owned up to their true names and
through Officer Henry their parents were found
and they have all returned home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02
Marshall II. Wilder,

The first public appearance of this celebrated
aumorist in this city, January 10. at the Church
Of Our Father, will be an interesting event and
will be welcomed by hosts of friends, old and
new, who have long desired him to give one of
his delightful evenings here. The musical part
Of the program will be furnished by the club
composed Of Messrs. Herndon Morsel. Henry
Aander, Herman Rakeman and Paul Mersch
today
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02
Got Even With the Family.

An authenticated copy of a strange will has
been received in Cincinnati from Campbell
county. Ky. II is the will of Isabella s. Brown,
and disposes OF about $4,000 worth of prop
erty. Testatrix leaves the income Of her estate
to her three sisters for their life subject to the
payment of certain legacies.
Testatrix says she does not leave her family a
penny because for years I'll have been the VIC
tim at their hands Of cruel and malignant per-
secution and ISLANDERS, by which they stroye to
rob me OF my good name and fair reputation.
This do, not revengefully, but in fear Of God
aud from a womanly sense Of duty"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02

Az INSURANCE BoSD.-It is claimed that the
Equitable Life Assurance Society has for a
number OF years written more assurance annu-
Ally, and held larger surplus than any other
company, and the figures published in another
Column show a handsome advance over those
of the preceding year. The Society now offers
bond which under one contract combines an
investment with life assurance. 1t is stated
that by this combination a variety of benefits
are secured which will undoubtedly render the
bond attractive, both to young men who are
able 10 lay up small sums from year to year,
md to men Of wealth who have surplus income
10 invest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02
Shot at Four Hundred Times.

The schooner Joseph W. Brooks of Baltimore,
Capt. Hunt, was found Tuesday night by Capt.
Geo. W. Clarke of the Folly, Maryland state
fishery force, dredging on Hackett's Point.
The vessel refused to heave to when ordered by
Capt. Clarke, who opened fire on the schooner
and fred 400 rounds. She was finally captured.
after being riddled with bullets. No one was
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02
Protecting Prince.

Il is rumOred in London that Sir Charles
Russell has given up his brief for Lord Euston
In the libel action connected with the Cleveland
street scandal and accepted one from the prince
OF Wales. He will watch the case on behalf OF
Albert Victor. whose name has been persist
emily dragged into the affair. 1t is evidently
LORD Customs tactics to cripple Editor Parke
by heaping up costs by means of legal motions
and other extensive nrocess.s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02
Nav In December.

The Hudson river above Albany, NY, is
still open, being the second season since 1880
when it was not closed by January 1. In 1872
the closing occurred January 2. Ice harvesters
are apprehensive that they will have no ice
this season. Near New Haven, Conn.,, on New
Year day quantities of trailing arbutus were
gathered on Wintergreen hill, near the town.
Many of the plants have been carried to homes
and potted. Arbutus was never known to bloom
this early in that vicinity
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02
Bostou,s Statue to Farraput.

A special committee Of the Boston city coun-
Gil has awarded to Mr.. Henry Hudson Kitson a
contract to erect bronze statue of heroic size to
Admiral Farragut in that town to cost ca, $780,
Designs of statues to Grant aud Sheridan were
rejected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02
The Bottom Dropping Out.

The ground ut the south end Of the Lehigh
Valley railroad shops, Wilkesbarre, Pa, began
sinking yesterday and over an area of 100 feet
square q fall OF six inches has occurred, crack
ing the wall of the large building in many
no mines beneath.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02

FAST TRAINS TO NEW YoRK.-The Baltimore
md Ohio trains to Philadelphia and New York
the fastest in the country The equipment
Q superior, the roadway excellent and the
ervIce punctual- No extra fares are charged
Tor fast time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02

LADIES and children who cannot wear corsets
are requested to try our compromise bodice"
NJ c. WHELAN, 1908 + st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02

DelaNare,s Dead yIilIionaire

lHarbeson Hickman, the wealthiest man in
Sussex county, Delaware, died Tuesday at his
home in Lewes, aged seventy-one years. His
estate was valued at II ,000,O00. widow and
four children survive him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02
LOCAL MENTION.
The Weather.

For the District OF Columbia. Maryland
and Virginia. threatening weather and light
showers, followed by clearing weather; colder
Friday and Saturday; cold wave; winds shifting
to westerly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02

An IMPORTANT trustees sale OF improved
property on y street, West Washington, takes
place tomorrow afternoon at 4:3O, being house
No. 1897 and large grounds. The attention of
private buyers and spectators is called to this
vale.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02

NEW CONNECTION TO ANNAPOLIS, Nd, VIA
BALTIMORE AND POToMAC RAILRoAD.-The pas
Hnger department of the Pennsylvania rail-
:oad announces that, commencing January l,
The connection for Annapolis, Md, by train
leaving the 9th street station at am, will be
resumed daily, except Sunday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02

The CHEAPEST FUEL in the market is Wash
hgton gas light cOmpany's coke.
JOHNSON Bros, Exclusive Agents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02
ADJUSTMENTS.

1HE BERLITZ SCHOOL or LANGUAGES.
s23 14th st Nv.
FREE GERMAN LECTURE
FRIDAY, JANUARY 3, AT 3 30 O'CLOCK.
AZ lolo 18th St NV. (second house from Hamilton
- By Prof A. SCHLENTHER,
1t WHO WAS CASPER HAUsEE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02

". s. FISHER. floris 1925 Pa ave. NV
LIvERIEs in al shades and designs.
EIsEMAN Bros. 18th and E.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02

FINE LADIES DRESSES (second-hand) bought
and sold JUsTH's old stand. GIG ST. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02

FULL DRESS SUTTs in broadcloth and worsted
EIsEMAN Bros. 7th and T..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02

Buy Your Coal. Coke and Wood from JoEN-
soN BROTHERS, the leading firm in the Dis
trict
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02

SEE OUR OyERCoATs. Reduced TO $3.50.
EIsEMAN Bros, 7th and E.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02
A Revengeful Sicilian.

A Sicilian named Vita. in Rome, yesterday
threw bomb into the midst of the parliament
airy deputation returning from its visit to the
king in the quirnal. The fuse was extn-
guished before the explosion and the man. on
being taken before the Judge, said he had at
tempted to destroy the deputation because of
injustice done him by the government.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02

DIR. Bulls Cough Syrup for rs cents and live? 4
A Cup of Pure Tea is delightful and re-
freshing. Such Teas can be obtained of US
and at most reasonable prices.
1t" NJ. Il p. METZGER, All 9TH st. NV
WilbOr's Pure Cod Liver Oil and Phos-
pilates cures Consumption, Coughs, Colds.
Asthma, Bronchitis, Debility, Wasting Dis
eases and Scrofulous Humors
Get the genuine article. The great popu-
larity OF "Wilbor's Compound of Cod Liver
Oil and Phosphates" has induced some unprin-
cipled persons to attempt to palm off a simple
article OF their own manufacture; but any per-
son who Is suffering from Coughs, Colds or
Consumption should be careful where they
purchase this article. The results of its use are
Its best recommendations; and the proprietor
has ample evidence on file of its great success
in Pulmonary Complaints. The phosphates
possess most marvellous healing power, as
combined with the Pure Cod Liver Oil by Dr.
Wlbor. 1t is regularly prescribed by the
medical faculty. Sold by A. b. WILBoR,
Chemist, Boston, and all druggists. d3l-eo-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02

James Nolan, for thirty-two years a popular
member of the Boston museum company be-
came demented, and by the advice of his physi-
clan has been placed i'll the Mclean asylum,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02

SEE Our SUITS. Reduced to $3.50.
EIsEMAS Bios. 18th and E.
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N. H. BOWMAN, Manager.
Bailey's 81 Saw and 55c. Hatchet ja2-5tj
Bargains i'm Furs

We have large supply of Shoulder Capes in
all the Fashionable Furs at reduced prices.
Seal Skin Capes, Jackets and Sacques, at
lower prices than any other city.
WlLLETT 4 RUoFF,
d30-lw sos Penna. avenue,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02

SPORT, ExEECIsEM NUsCLE!!!
Gerstenberg's Bowling alleys, 1885 Pa. ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-01-02

SEE OUR SUITS. Reduced to $3.50.
EIsFMAN BRos., It'll and E.