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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-14
THE WASHINGTON soRosIs.
The Sisters Hold an Open Session and
Entertain Their Friends.

The young lady members Of the p. E. o.
sorosis Of this city were ''at home" to their
friends last evening after their annually charm
ing fashion. The reception WAS held at No.
1884 Q street. the residence of Gen. Ellis Spear,
whose daughter Julia is president Of the
ciety. The long parlors were admirably
adapted to such an occasion and were kept
filed from o'clock until after midnight. An
orchestra gave forth soft music from hidden
corner, and sometimes falling into waltz strains
set the folks TO swaying with anticipation.
bountifui supper table was set in the third
parlor.
This society is composed exclusively of
ladies. The objects are mental and literary
improvement. and the sight of man is
strictly prohibited during the solemn con-
ciaves of the order. which always sits in ex-
ecutiye session, with the single exception of
such an occasion once n year that which
gave enjoyment to two or three hundred 'out-
siders' last evening" The meetings take place
once fortnight on Tuesday night from 1880 to
gao. These hours are observed with a scrupu-
lous rightly that is partly inspired by the
necessity of the girl members seeing each
other home. since male escorts are totally out
of the question. During this time there are
books read aloud and discussed, there is
symposium of literary chit-chat and occa-
sionally there are delvings into the depths
Vi PhhOooPh.' nv PiSoShe
the membership IS somewhere between
twenty-three and twenty-five" as one Of the
fair wise ones expressed it last night, and there
fore it cannot be very far from couple of
dozen. 1t is one of the customs of the sorosis
to attend in body the marriage of any men,
Der who may forget the way to light and fame
sufficiently to allow herself to be led to the
altar. They afterward go to the train and
with solemn grace and dignity throw rice at
the misguided but happy member. There are
frrA L. a.zAv H. k.x-A han
honored with the rites of the order and they
are quite as enthusiastic as ever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-14

SPRING LAMB-THE EVENING SrAR desires 70
inform the public that JOHN X. KELLY will
have the finest assortment of spring lambs at
his stalls, 9th street wing Center market and
Northern Liberty market 9Th and streets,
tomorrow and all next week that have ever been
this season of the year The lambs came from
Waterford, seven miles from Leesburg, Lou
doun county Va, and were bought for him by
John W. Mckinney a resident of Loudoun
county. and who makes a speciality OF lamb
business and controls all the best lambs In the
county. The celebrated cattle that he has
been selling these last two weeks and will con-
time to sell next week were from this blue grass
country which extends from the Manassas rail
road through Fauguier and Loudoun along
the Blue Ridge mountains to the neighborhood
OF Harper's Ferry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-14
A Fellow Feeling.

One hundred and twelve men wearing plaid
suits and guarded by five officers were digging
in Kentucky avenue yesterday when young
colored man named Geo. Johnson came along
He had just been released from Jail and
stopped to look at the laboring work house
gang. when one of them, John Johnson, walked
over and spoke to him. George treated to
cigarettes and then took flask of gin from his
pocket. John reached out for the bottle and
swallowed a large-sized dram before an officer
could interfere. q. s. Prather, one of the
guards, caught George after a long chase and
locked him up. When the case was called in
the Police Court this morning there was some
trouble finding law to punish the sympa-
thetic George. The law agaidst aiding pris-
oners to escape mentioned. and Mr.
Dumont said that the liquor was calculated to
make the prisoner get up and get"
''And if he drank enough OF it," added the
Judge, sit was calculated to make him get
down and stay"
The prisoner told the judge his wife got him
out of jail yesterday that she gave him cents
and he bought some gin.
where did your wife get the money!" asked
Judge Miller.
..She worked for it," was the prisoners reply.
''And you bought gin with the first cents
you got after getting out of Jail" said the
judge.
My stomach was sore," said johnson, land
l got the gin to take when got home"
Judge Miller told the defendant that in the
future he had better be more careful and keep
away from prisoners. This time the Judge
said he would take his personal bonds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-14
A Word That Was Omitted.

To the Editor OF The EVENING STAR:
In your issue of the 18th appears n synopsis
of the lecture delivered on the 18th instant by
Bishop Keane at the Catholic university, in his
review of Herbert Spencer, in which he is
made to say that 1.-The fact that thing can or
cannot be conceived in the first sense of the
word is no argument for or against its exist
ence, as can form perfectly in my mind the
image of Centaur or Sphinx, which do not
exist. and can possibly do so of gravitation
Of force, of truth or of honor, all Of which are
realities about which have clear ideas and
which / know perfectly well how to distinguish
from anything else" when in reality bv the I'M
Intentional omission of the word mot" before
the word possibly" the real meaning and
climax OF the sentence is totally lost. MV.B
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-14
Certainly; Why Not?

10 tine Editor OF THE EVENING STAR:
We clerks are in favor of applying the "eight-
hours-a-day" law to the government depart
ments in this city, as suggested by the smart
''trans-M Missouri statesman" in yesterdays STAR,
providing the law is also made to apply to
the Congress of the United States. Let the
act read-''Be it enacted. &C., that from and
after the passage of this act eight hours shall
constitute days work in the various branches
OF the government, including the Senate and
House OF Representatives.; that the employees,
together with the senators and Representatives,
shall commence work at 8 o'clock am. and
cease work at o'clock pm. each secular day
of the week, with an allowance of one-half hour
for lunch from 1890 to o'clock. pm; that
each person thus employed shall be allowed
thirty days annual leave and thirty days sick
leave with pay, absence at any time during the
year beyond the sixty days aforementioned to
be deducted pro rata from their pay" With
out the amendment including the soions of the
nation the law would be an unjust discrimina-
ton" and subject to the consideration of the
interstate commerce commission.
DEPARTMENT CLERK,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-14
THE PUBLISHERS MEETING.
Their Session In New York Closed With
BANQUET.

At yesterdays session Of the newspaper pub
fishers association at the Hotel Brunswick,
New York, Robert N. johnson, secretary of
the international copyright league, made an
address, aud u resolution was adopted declaring
that the association sis in hearty sympathy
with the efforts now being made by American
authors to obtain from Congress q fuller secur-
ity for literary property, and We believe the
proposed international copyright bill TO be in
the interest Of the national honor and welfare. v
Considerable business was transacted relating
to matters of interest to publishers.
President Scott of the Chicago Herald made
some suggestions Of topics for discussion, one
OF which was: How can a paper which tells
the truth as to its circulation keep up with the
circulation liar?"
The nominating committee presented the
names OF the officers 10 serve for the coming
James W. Scott of the Chicago Herald was re-
elected president, s. H. Kauffmann Of the
Washington STAR becomes vice president and
r. n. Campo of the Pittsburg Chronicle was
made secretary. W. NJ. Laffan Of the New York
Sun was reelected treasurer. The executive
committee for the year is composed of E. H.
Woods OF the Boston Herald, c. w. Knapp of
the st. Louis Republic and Louis Baker Of the
st. Paul Globe.
The publishers having completed their labors
at the Hotel Brunswick in the way Of business,
closed their annual meeting with dinner last
night, at which about $50 guests sat down. At
the head Of the table sat Jas. w. Scott Of the
Chicago Herald, Chas. A Dana of the Sun,
Chas. A. Lee, president of the National edi-
torial association; S. H. Kaufmann. Washing
ton STAR; Chas. W. Knapp, St Louis Republic;
W. p. Phillips, United Press; Victor Lawson,
Chicago DAILY Ne,os; J. II. Halliday, Indian
apolis Journal; Col. Morgan, New Haven Regis
ter; W. C. Bryant, Brooklyn Times; FIX. Misch,
San Francisco Caa; J. H. Farrell, Albany Press
and Knicksrbocksr; W. J. Richards, Indianap-
oils Ne,rs.
Addresses were made by Charles q Lee, presi-
dent of the National editorial association;
Allan Forman of the Journalist Chas. A. Dana,
MIR. Schlecher Of Frank Leslie's aud Chauncey
NJ Depew.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-14
Not n Bad Idea,

To the Editor of The EVENING STAR:
After reading the article in your paper of
yesterday, Lafayette Misunderstanding the
Knotty Problem of its Location, an idea
occurred to me. George has been doing
picket duty in the direction of Georgetown for
many years; Andrew has been stationed at
headquarters, opposite the White House, fon
many years also, and according to military
rule they should be relieved Now why not
bring George in. taking Andrews place, and
send Andrew to the picket post; then George
and Lafayette could,be together in LAFAYETTE
square. This seems to me very appropriate
and would meet the hearty approval of
both heroes, had they any say in the matter,
and l believe would ''sove the knotty prob
lem" and give general satisfaction. How does
it strike you? J.W.L.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-14
THE COURTS.

COURT IN GENERAL TERM-J,adges Hagner, Coz
and James
Yesterday-National Bank of Republic agt
Adams and Wright agt. Fendall; argument con-
cluded and causes submitted United States
ex rel. Miller agt.commissioner OF pensions; SUBJ
mitted on briefs.
CIRCUIT CoUBT-Judge Montgomery.
MISUNDERSTANDING agt. Wright; judgment
for defendant. Raub agt Barbour; verdict for
defendant
EQUITY CouRr-Judqe Coz
Today-Fitzgerald agt. Fitzgerald; reference
to auditor. Robbins agt. Clark; do. Shep-
herd divorce granted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-14
SILK MoHA1R BR1111.sr1sEs,

Elegant New Style Spring Dress Goods. nearly yard
true value, SOC.
tONsDALE CAMBRIA. very finest quality. yard
wide, only loo. real value 12hc.
BLACK M0HAih BHiLLIANTINES, wide double
VERY BEST QUALITY FRUIT OF THE LOOM
BLEACHED COZ ron, yard wide. S13c worth loo.
LADIES' CLOTH DRESS GOODS. wide double fold,
ali pure wool, all coicrs, loc.
BLACK SUkAH SILKS, excellent quality, Soc
SHEEIlNG COTTON, immense double width, ex-
cellent quality. 25c.
TRECO CLOTH DRESS GOODS, nearly all wool
wide double fold, IL yards for 81.
SUPERIOR QUALITY BLACK FRENCH SILKS;
sP gI I eas sr 9argains ySc VI ~, 49,
Eh,hG "A, DkESS GOODS, nearly yard and q half
wide, al pure hne French wool: special bargain soc
LADIES CLOTH DRESS GOODS, yard and q half
wide, all pure wool: special cash bargain, 5Oc.
DOUBLE WHITE WOOL BLANKETS, 81. SO.
o., $500. 80. 75. $3.50, %, 90, Us, SlO
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-14

80 PAIR NOTTINGHAM LACE CURTAINS, soc.
pair. Reduced from II.
IS PAIR Nottingham lace curtains, IL pair.
Reduced from Sl.25.
100 pair Nottingham lace curtains, 80 pair.
Reduced from y. So
Chenille portiers. so per pair: worth 20.
1000 yards silk plush, in all colors, 81. 65 per
yard: worth -
1000 yards tapestry furniture covering. SOC.
yard up. Imitation China silks. 25c. yard. Ten
wire tapestry Brussels carpet made and laid,
Csc. per yard.
Best five-frame body Brussels only 81 per
yard
Parlor. chamber and other furniture at re-
duced prices. WASH. Ii. WILLIAMS.
3I5-3I7-3I9 7th at NV
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-14
A JOnadab Entertainment,

Last evening Grand Army hall, Pennsylvania
avenue above 14th street, was crowded to
overlooking on the occasion of an entertain
ment under the auspices of Pioneer council,
Sons of Jonadab After very enjoyable pro-
gram of recitations and vocal and instrumental
music refreshments were served. The floor
was then cleared for dancing, which was kept
up till early morning to Prof. Caldwelrs music
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-14
An Association of Surueons

The Association Of Acting Assistant Surgeons
Of the Army, Washington branch, met last
evening at the residence of Dr. D. S. Lamb,
800 10th street northwest. Drs W. S. Hoff-
man, D. NJ. Mcpherson and E. NJ. Schaeffer
were elected to membership. 1t was reported
that subscriptions had already been received
for a memorial tablet of handsome design to be
placed at Fort Leavenworth, commemorative
of officers of this rank who had died in the
service. committee of three was appointed
to look after the interest of the association in
Washington. Several members spoke in favor
Of transferring the headquarters Of the asso-
citation to this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-14
Both Boys Were Guilty.

David Hardy, colored boy wearing police
mans hat and who looked as though he might
be especial, was in the Police Court dock
this morning charged by Policeman Cutler
with indecent exposure. The sexton and
deacon Of Mount Horeb church gave evil
dence against the boy, who denied his guilt
and shifted it upon Charlie White. The latter
was not present to defend himself, but the
deacon said that both boys were guilty. A fine
Of $40 was imposed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-14
AMUsEMENTS TONIGHT.

ALBAUGH's.-J. X. Emmett in "Uucle Joe."
NATIoSAL--Nat Goodwin in "A Gold Nine +"
HARRIs' BIJoU.-"My Partner"
kERSAS's.-"The Night Owls"
WILLARD HALL-Carpenter's Mesmerism
LUTHERAN CoScoRDIa CHAPEI--Fair.
GLOBE THEATER.-Hamlins' Specially Com
pany.
lure on NAPOLEON
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-14
Recent RObberies.

Mrs. L. C. Stratton Of No. 1916 Riggs street
complains to the police Of the larceny of some
silver spoons, knives, &C.. from her residence.
j. Glyder reports the larceny Of sl5 from
his store last Tuesday, and J. M. Garry, No.
14O6 L street, the larceny of boys bicycle on
Neutrality-suspicious. 100 feet of wire netting
has been stolen from the Racquet tennis club
grounds this week.-A brown cloth dress and
10 cents were stolen from Mrs. c. H. March
yesterday.-Matilda Williams reports the lar
ceny of some clothing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-14
Death of Sister Mary ANGELA.

Sister Mary Angela Won Geroit died at the
Convent OF the Visitation Wednesday morning
after two days illness with pneumonia, in
duced by the grip. She was the daughter of
Baron Won Gerolt, Prussian minister to this
country from 1914 to 1868, and was born in
Munich in August, 1874. while her father was
resident minister there. She entered the con-
vent in this city in 1874. Yesterday afternoon
funeral services were conducted by Rev. Father
VIM. T. Clark of st. Aloysius. The interment
was at Mount Olivet cemetery,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-14
A Wife's Application for Divorce.

Mary Watson Cabell has, by Mr.. E. B. Hay,
filed an application for divorce from Henry B.
Cabell, asking permission to resume her maiden
name of Watson. She charges that four
months after the marriage he commenced to
i'll treat her. failing to furnish her support, and
that she was forced to leave him and return to
her parents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-14
A Fifteen.Year.O,d Hiyhwavman.

William Berry, fifteen-year-old colored
boy, was in the Police Court this morning
charged with being a suspicious person. 1t
was alleged that he attempted to rob small
white boy on the commons near the Jail
Monday evening. Judge Miller told the boys
mother that the punishment would be very
light for such grave offense, but that it was
only on account of the offender being so young
The sentence required him TO give $40 bonds
or go to the work house.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-14
RoB1Ssos's EARLY IDEAS.

THIS BALMY WEATHER CALLS FOR A
LIGHTER GARMENT THAN THE WINTER
OvERCOAT. SPRING OvERCOATs ARE
NOW IN ORDER. AND THE STYLISH
YOUTH REQUIRES lsoME STUNNING
NOVELTY TO SATISFY HIS WISH TO AP-
PEAR IN NEW ATTIRE. WE HAVE ANTIc-
IPATED HIS DESIRE IN THE SHAPE OF
LIGHTWEIGHT OVER GARMENTS THAT
FOR ORIGINALITY OF DESIGN. ELE-
CANOE OF MATERIAL AND PERFECTION
OF FINISH HAVE NOT BEEN EQUALED
HERETOFORE. WE'LL MENTION ONE AS
A SAMPLE AN AUBURN MELTON IN A
GRAYIsH DRAB COLOR: FRENCH FLY
FRONT. STRAP SEAMS. MEDIUM LENGTH.
FAULTLEsS IN FIT. TRIMMED WITH Tx
QUIsITE TASTE FIFTEEN DOLLARS
EACH THE GREATEST AMOUNT OF
STYLE FOR THE LOWEST POSSIBLE
PRICE.
b ROBINSON CO.,
f12-eo 009 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-14
COLORED BUSINESS MEN.
They Will Hold q National Convention
in This City Next Month.

Col Perry Carson is busy making prepare
tions for convention Of the colored business
men of the country to be held in this city in
March. He says the convention is bound to be
a success, as many prominent colored business
men from every section of the country have
signifed their intention of being present The
object of the convention is to establish a per-
manent organization of colored business men.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-14
HOODS SARSAPARILLA

"For q frst-class spring medicine my wife and I
think very highly Of Hoods Sarsaparilla. We both
took 1t last spring 1t did great deal of good and
We felt better through the hot weather than ever
fore 1t cured my wife of sick headache, from which
she has suffered q great deal, and relieved of
dizzy. tired feeling. think every ought to take
something to purify the blood before the hot weather
comes and shall certainly take Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla this spring" j. H PEARCE. supt Granite Rail-
way Co.. Concord, NH.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-14
Clearing Sale

clearing Sale
at the New York Shoe House.
Goods of below grades closing out Il price.
Ladies Opera Kid-lined Slippers, price
&c., go at 371zc.
Ladies Extension Sole Hand-weit But. 81. 95.
Infants Dongola Button go at soc.
Chlids Spring Heel, 6 to 8, go at 37I5c.
Ladies' Dongola Button, Com. Sense or Opera.
c, ID and Z last regular price %. 60 at CSC.
Ladies Button Shoes, regular price S1.25,
60 at zoe.
Mems Congress Caters 60 at Csc.
Mems Calf Goods, any toe. Reduced from %
to SLIGO.
Youths Laced Shoes 60 at Csc.
Carpet Slippers, all sizes, SOC.
New YORK SHOE HOUSE.
1t 7l2 It'll st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-14
REpARE FoR SPRING

Now Is the time to attend to your personal condition
in preparation for the change to spring you
have not "wintered WELL" if you tired out from
overwork if your blood has become impure from close
confinement in badly ventilated offices or shops you
should take Hoods Sarsspsrilla at once 1t will purify
and vitalize your blood. create Q good appetite and
give your whole system tone aud strength
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-14

WIxoM's, 500 9th St, good creamery butter,
2Oc.; .ancy do. Pc; S. C. hams. l2c.; lbs.
lard, j0c.; cans tomatoes. 3Oc.; cans corn,
Csc; all canned goods, lowest figure; fresh
eggs, l5c.; finest beef, &c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-14
A CARD.

take this Of placing before the people
OF Washington city and the readers Of THE STAR
wish to make few statements and hope you will
read ON aud make note of wha: have say as you
will find that you will have occasion to use me-
know that people often deceived by bold and un-
scrupulous statements through the press. know,
too. that the result of this recoiis upon the
offender and real good be obtained by talking un
less you mean what say and back your claims
by indisputable proof. / have learned that every
statement should be . sacred pledge to the people,
and acting under this conviction. take pleasure in
giving you some points: have rented the two new
buildings, 15101@ 7th St NV. and in position
to offer you many articles at less than regular price
do not claim to be a prophet but will venture the
assertion that majority Of those who read card
will not forget it. We have ground down our expenses
and We have ground down prices, and our mill grinds
out the goods Spring Beds, CSC. mp; Parlor Suites
Plush or Hair Cloth &27. 50 Chamber Sutes sl2 SO
up; Lamps, 15c up. Nice Oak Suites. S17. 95; Bread
Boxes. As, 55 and 65c. Carpet Tacks 10 IL and
zoe per dos. boxes. &c. Ali we ssk 10 that You come
and see.
onAsTY. The Pusher.
151o-l2 zta 1t. nv.
With each purchase Of s25o and moro We NV, ops
car fare Goods delivered in al points Of the city
/ ja29-3m
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-14
CARRIERS Cash Store,
I'll MARKET SPACE.

VALUABLE PRESENTS for Cash Customers.
Select OF the following presents with purchase
OF 90 pair OF Large-size Damask Towels, worth 10
cts Halt Dozen fine Dal.ask Napkins, worth 75c
a pair Of Silk Embroidered Corsets. 75c.
Select one of the following with purchase
OF or more; Large.size Handsome Bridal Quilt
worth 81. SO: Dozen Fine DaIliask Napkins, worth
81. 80. two Pairs Of Large Fine Dsmask Tow
els worth 81 so. fI4
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-14

Pete Mccoy of Boston and Charles Gleason
of Minneapolis fought for a~purse of $500 last
night at the Golden Gate athletic club, San
Francisco. Mccoy gained an easy victory.
Mary Anderson states that Henry Abbey de-
MES having brought suit against her, but he
claims indemnity for the loss Of her service
through Illness She will contest the claim
and will not reappear upon the stage for an
indefinite time.
The Rev. Father Peter Havermans, who was
stricken with paralysis Sunday at Troy while
officiating at the altar, died Monday. He was
the Oldest priest in the United States
The conductors Of the Peoples street car
company, st. Joseph, No., have struck because
of the introduction of coffee pot-shaped regis
ter, in which the passenger drops his nickel in
the slot in the nozzle.
The resolution offered in the Maryland house
of delegates several weeks ago by MIR. Rich
ardson Of Hartford county requesting the rep
resentatives of Maryland in Congress to vote for
the repeal Of the civil service law was reported
elections and the report was adopted.
In the Virginia house Of delegates yesterday
the committee on elections reported bill for
conducting elections in the state, the essential
features Of which are those Of the Australian
system.
Mr.. John G. Hecksher. Judge Of poodles at
the New York dog show, awarded the special
prize offered by the Westminster kennel club
for the best poodle to William C. Sanford's
black poodle dog Styx. HIS pedigree il un-
known He 10 valned at $4,000.
Two Of the persons participating In the fox
hunt ct the Black Horse hotel January 50, in
honor OF Gen. Hastings. were yesterday held
for cruelty BY Justice Dickson Of Media, Pa
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-14
Ladies' Shoes at Clearing Prices.

Reduced to 9Oc.-Ladies' Fine Kid Shoes,
opera or common-sense style.
Reduced to SL25-Ladies' Warranted DON
COLA Kid Shoes, opera or common-sense, tipped
or plain.
Reduced to S1.9S-Ladies Hand-sewed Welt
Shoes, all styles, worth fully $3.50
Reduced to 25c.-Ladies' Felt slippers, worth
Soc. The STAR SHOE HOUSE. 726 7th st. 1t