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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17

Some strange and perplexing legal and
philosophical subtieties have been hung
upon the otherwise very plain case of Mr.
John Shea In the first place simple minds
could not comprehend the processes Of logic
that led to the conclusion that the tearing
of Mrs. Shea's basque by police officer SO
lessened the offense for which MIR. Shea
had been imprisoned as to call for the exer-
else of the pardoning power Of the Presi-
dent Puzzled people have hardly ceased
wondering over that problem before the at
torney of the District, with mind accus-
toned to deal with the complexities and
enigmas of the law, has COMPOUNDED them
again with another proposition of the Jack
Bunsby kind.
1t is held that though Mrs. Shea may
personally have sold liquor without a IL
cense during the time of her husbands en-
forced retirement, she cannot be prosecut-
ed, because as a wife. she is not legally re-
sponsible. Then again, 1t Is held that as
Mr.. Shea was in jail at the time he cannot
be held responsible. In other words. what
ever offenses Mrs. Shea might have COM
mitted during the period of Mr. Sheas con-
finement. were committed with full immun-
lily. By reason OF Mr., Shea's getting into
Jail she enjoyed privileges that other
women not fortunate enough to have their
husbands In the calaboose could not attain
1t is a new and startling proposition, and
suggests ways of escaping responsibility
for attractions of the law which lawbreak-
ers will not be slow to learn. Surely the
Shea case Is serving at least one good pur'
pose in giving people something to think Of
and in exercising their minds in working
out problems of ratiocination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17

Fhe plans for the new municipal build
Ing are said to be complete. but they are
far from being in that condition if they
make no provision for the accommoda ton
of such a public library as this city has
need for. Efforts have again and again
been made to secu.e appropriation of a
sufficient sum with which to erect a build
ing suitable for library purposes. but with
cut affirmative results. Now there is oppor-
tunity to SO arrange the plans of this great
Office building which Congress will doubt
less authorize as to house all the thousands
of, books that will be available As soon as
there Is place to put them. Every little
town and village in the country has at
least one free library. while the city OF
Washington-the capital of the nation
has none.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17


1t is to be hoped that Maryland will
profit by the good example so recently set
1t by Virginia in the matter of upholding
the only sort of law by which society should
be governed. There is now in prison at
Upper Marlboro negro who Is charged
with one of the vilest of crimes, and, not
unnaturaly. there is strong sentiment
among jewellers in that part Of the country
favorable to speedy and severe punishment.
Similar conditions existed in the neighbor-
hood of Manassas but little more than a
week ago and. in order that the good name
Of Virginia should not suffer, Governor
O'Ferran saw to it that the prisoners were
guarded by a force capable of defeating any
effort that might be made to lynch the
criminals then being tried for their offenses.
At Marlboro a posse is engaged in doing
the work which on the other side of the
Potomac was done by state troops but the
result will be just satisfactory in Mary
land If those citizens now engaged in do
ing police duty will be faithful to their
trust. 1t frequently happens that the pub
lie mind becomes lnfiamed through righteous
indignation, but there is no reason why
those who become angry because law has
been violated should permit themselves to
descend to the criminal level and do un-
lawfully that which would be. done in &C
cord with the statutes IL the people would
only exercise a little patience.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17

1t will not be good policy for Secretary
Gresham to permit Great Britain to wheedie
him into inactivity and Indifference in re
spect to the Boring sea regulations that
were authorized by the Paris tribunal. by
the suggestion of sitter and stronger reSu-
lations to be agreed upon by-and- bye-after
the sealing season has opened. for instance.
The Paris regulations, put in force, are
worth a thousand stronger and better regu-
lations not put in force. The dog in the
fable lost the bone that he had by snap
pins at the tempting and delusive reflection
IN the water.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17

OF all the offenses against society which
call for severe punishment none are more
disgusting or distressing than that of grave
robbery. Recently there have been several
attempts at forcible disinterment Of the
dead. and although the object ultimately
sought is unquestionably good. there can
be no Justification for the means adopted.
So long as medical science continues to ex-
list there must be material for the student
and the anatomist. In many states there
is law by which this essential mate
rial may easily and inexpensively be Sc
cured. but there is no such law in the Dis
trict of Columbia; hence the grave rob-
berries. There is now pending before Con-
gress bill which. if enacted and approved
will drive the resurrectionist out OF bust
ness The sooner the bill in question be-
comes law the sooner will there be an end
of the outrages which are perpetrated in
the name and interest of science.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17

promoting scientific knowledge by research
and study. Probably no city in the world
could assemble from among its own resi-
dents 50 large a company OF men of scien-
tiac attachments. The list includes many
names Of worldwide distinction. Washing
ton has also several literary societies. but
no one has undertaken the task Of making
a census Of the literary folks of the city. the
many Of cultivated tastes. who in different
ways encourage literary activity. as well
as those who have achieved more or less
fame by their works. Many authors of
note have chosen Washington for their resi-
dence in recent years. Truly Washington
can. even now. more than substantiate Its
claim Of being the center Of intellectual life
in America, and when the projects already
well advanced are accomplished. and great
universities are added to the institutions OF
the city. the educational. literary and scien-
tifc energies Of the country will be prac-
tically directed from Washington just as It's
political destinies are now.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17
The effort Of President Cleveland to place

The effort Of President Cleveland to place
Wheeler II, Peckham upon the Supreme
Bench Of the United States has failed, as
did q similar endeavor as to William Il.
Hornblower. There is perhaps. a trifle OF
comfort for Mr.. Peckham's friends in the
fact that Mr.. Peckham's fitness Is not in
voiyed that Mr.. Peckham is a mere Incl
deats as ii were-a trifing grain of corn, in
the grinding Of which the upper and aether
dssnocratic mill stones have become danger
ousfy heated
Fhfs difficulty as to who shall fill the
Vacancy on the bench has gone far beyond
Q personal difference of opinion between
the President and his arch-enemy; 1t con-
Germs the party to which the leading COM
batants belong. and 1t threatens to rend
that party asunder. 1t may be that the
President will with his next nomination en-
deavor to allay the factional differences
but the chances are that new fuel will be
added TO the fires OF existing animosities by
the presentation of an anti-Snapper nre-
brand The President is not lacking IN
corrage-in fact. he has a superb bundahce
Of personal opinion, which he never hesi-
fates to make public and to firmly support.
II is not, therefore. likely that ne Will take
any action which can be construed as a
surrender to Senator Hill. n victory ior
the Senator in this matter would mean the
downfall of much that is now called CleVe-
lsnAtsm. and as Cievelandism Is decideoiy
preferable to Hillism the substitution OF the
latter for the former would not be at all
what the public would desire
AZ the same time. the people demand thai
the Supreme Court vacancy De IN the
public interest speedily filled 1t Is De-
ccming impatient at the injurious delay
and embarrassment Of the work Oh ths
repubIic's great judicial tribunal which re
suits from this factional wransle in Ne"
Ybrk politics. 1t Is now divided In opinion
as TO whether the greater share OF th'
responsibility for this condition is with thu
President or the Senator. 1t will end by
thoroughly condemning both. If the Pres
ident is broad enough to yield point to tn
Senate and to now appoint an unexception
able candidate. it is not believed that n
would suffer at all in the public estimation
On the contrary. he would be honored 70
the moral courage of such a concession.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17

From the New York World.
There are ample reasons in patriotic senti-
ment for keeping the torch of the Liberty
Statue alight, even if it were true, as al
legged by the lighthouse board, that the
statue is useless as a beacon. But that
is not true. The World has published the
statements of harbor pilots and other spe-
cially expert witnesses showing the exact
contrary to be the case. These men de-
clare that the light on Liberty Island is
so far useful and necessary to navigation
that it's extinsuishment will seriously en-
barrass them, compelling them entirely to
change their methods of finding their
courses at night. There is a double reason
for continuing the light. 1t is needed fol
purposes of navigation, and it ought tC
be keDt ablaZe even II it were not needed
at all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17

1t will be no more than proper for the
Washington police to see to 1t that the dog
fight, at which several citizens have ar
ranged to celebrate the anniversary of
George Washington's birth, does not take
place within the District Of Columbia.
There Is enough of lawlessness and brutal
ity on the record as 1t now Is. Let the dogs
and their bipedal associates be forced into
territory where they can legally enjoy
themselves after their own fashion and
without interruption.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17
LOTHROP,
F W.
Opening
Infants Wearables.
Paris, London and American Novelties
For Spring and Summer of ga,
nonday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 20 and FL.
Opening

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MONDAY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17
The Senate and Its Work.

From the Detroit Free Press.
The announcement that the Senate will
get down to it's work on the tariff hill next
week is a welcome one, though it would be
more gratifying to have 1t get down 10 work
this week. But whenever it does get down
to work il should make its work short. let
the Wilson bill-in substance at least-be
passed and the uncertainty" Of which SO
much has been said, done away with.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17

They were going to the theater
Henry" she said, ''are you not ready
YETI"
pretty nearly, my dear" he replied.
II wish you were not 50 slow. You are
the slowest thing in existence"
mo" he said, thoughtfully, as he gaZed
at a passing Metropolitan street car
There's one thing that is slower than I am
1t may sound paradoxical but it's true
What do you mean?"
"'Rapid transit"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17

DRESSES
One Of the quaintest costumes is in the style OF
"1716'' with the poonsse front, the frils from
the shoulders to the bottom Of the skirt and the
ruiies around the bottom of the waist-just
like the gowns Of the grown up folks The skirt
is extremely full at the bottom and all seams
bias. This reproduction of our great grandmothers
frock comes in unique effects, such as rainbow
combinations, blue end white pique and all-white
pllue.
Another Of the odd little short dresses Is the
dolly Dmple'' style This is made of the sheer
est Persian lawn. The skirt has ruftes all the
way up each ruftie being finished at the edge with
a cluster of the finest tucks aud edge of
Hamburg. The waist is decidedly "Frenchy,"
with short, pulled sleeves. finished with Hamburg
and high wings over the shoulders.
COATS.
Those China Silk Long Cloaks, SO becoming to
the little folks, here in various styles. Some
handsomely embroidered by hand In fine silk
floss. while others finished with the soft lace
frills. Short Coats also in white China silk,
made up in the dantest of styles.
The Novelty Short Coats in every shape and
color imaginable. They beautifully made and
finished.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17
Not IN Re Taught.

did you read what it says in this paper
under the headin' of Spirit of the Press?' -
inquired Mrs. CorntosseL --,
Nope" replied the farmer. resolutely
land I amt gointer neither. don't recle r
no newspaper kin teach me anythin' bout
cider maxim"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17
SHOOTING STARS.
RPsOlutc.

"We'll have it." said the authoress,
ZEE en- though we sit up nights.
We're now possessed of equal talks,
And we want our equal writes"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17

Some mathematician might interest the
public with a computation as to how long
it would take Mr.. Cleveland to exhaust the
anti-snapper material at his disposal for
Supreme Court purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17

1t might be well for some of the Sena-
tors to take steps to have the Constitu-
ton amended SO that in the phrase advice
and consent of the Senate" the word adj
vice will appear in capital letters.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17
Poets Sarcasm.

From the Detroit Free Press.
Thomas Bailey Aldrich, being told the
other day that Boston blue-stocking mad
called him effenlinate, retorted: so l am,
COMPARED with her"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17

Mr.. Dole is presenting a very vigorous
competitive product to the backbone OF
winter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17

If John Y McKane had served his Sun
day school as faithfully as he did the ma
chine he might still be singing in the choir.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17

Something should be. done to limit the
weather directors in their output of free
raw material.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17

Mr.. Peckham did not even get his Su-
preme bench prospects as far along as the
city directory.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17

Judge Diver of New York, judciously
refrains from coming forward as Supreme
bench candidate too early in the contest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17

Mr.. Hill has no computations whatever
about keeping the senatorial guillotine
working overtime. .
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17

Between soft coal and hard politicians
New York experiences difficulty in main
tanning a good general average Of cleanli-
ness.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17

Mr.. Hill has tailed up another lap TO
the ghost of Mr.. Maynard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17
The Return of Spring

From the Evening Telegram.
All the various rapid transit plans are be-
ginning u peep again. like fiedgling rob-
bins in d May nest. They are after worms.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17
Opening
OF
Parasols and Carriage Shades
For Spring and Summer of "a, !.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Feb. E9, 20, III.

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17

Say 'good-by,' and not farewell
Fond hearts sigh-so poets tell
But good singer, won't you try
To bid farewell, and not Goodbye"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17

Mr. Platt has now become a grown up
politician with number of me-toos of his
own.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17
Liberty's Light.

Mr.. Peckham will go on file as exhibit B
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17
She Wanted TO Try II.

"TIave you a copy of The Star CONTAINING
a piece by Mr.. Nym Crinkle"' she asked
demurely, at the business office counter.
Eyes, miss" replied the young man. Here
is a copy of Saturdays Star containing q
portion OF his story
as it's it story?' she inquired, with
evident surprise.
Certainly
'Well. give me a copy. I guess it's al
right You see" she went on, leaning over
the counter confidentially, 81 have a good
deal of trouble with my frizzes. and heard
him say that this piece would make you
Fair curl And I'm going to give it a trial.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17

Doctor" said the elderly man with chin
whiskers, lis there any chance of mans
prolonging his life indefinitely?'
We'll" replied the physician. ''by observ-
ing strictly the laws Of health a man may
attain an age much beyond the average"
"Them's what I'm after Gimme the rules.
Write 'em down on the typewriter and fix
EN- up SOS kin frame EN- an put 'em UP
over the mantelpiece in my bed room.
don't mind the expense, neither"
You seem very anxious for longevity"
Il am. I've got my interest aroused, and
now L m gointer see somebody in this place
on the Supreme bench eff hev ter lap owe,
inter the twenty-fust century,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17
.RAIF|F'S M1TIERPRlSE,
l2Al 18th ST. Sc.
Fire Sale. Fire Sale.

NEW YORK, Feb. II, 1894.
Raf's Enterprise. Washington, DC:
At the large Fire Sale made a few days ago By
We bought an immense lot Of Dry Goods. which
We today consigned to you by Pennsylvania rail
road to sell for for whatever they will bring.
These goods are all very cheap-only damaged by
smoke. We trust you will do your best for us and
report to same when sold
BEOTSCH & BRO,
Church ST., New York.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17

,,,poprrD NOVELTIES IN DRESSES. THE
STYLES OF WHICH ARE SOLELY OURS.
Dresses of Serpentine Crepons, delicate horai Ell
fects in heliotrope. rose ana hgh' oiue' n"N1
somely trimmed with satin ribbon.
Onaof kind Frocks for the little ones and TWO
niece Suits for Misses. made of Plumetis Swiss
embroidery etc., in delicate shades OF green. rose
and magenta. effectively trimmed with ribbons
and laces.
Party Dresses for the smaller girls hsht pin1'
blue and black silks, made empire STYLE with
deem plaited ruffies over shoulder. Silk guimpes to
match dresses.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17
Opening
Misses Clothing,
Imported and Domestic Novelties,
For Spring and Summer of ga.
Ionday. Tuesday, Wednesday, Feb. 10, 20, III

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view Bi M n pretty an Dresses
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17

It's too late in the day TO decry
credit" Might as well argue that
auinine won't cure the agus. The pre-
ponderance Of personal testimony
proves that IL viii. Just % with -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17

Stylish Wool frocks. in pretty novelty effects.
handsomely embroidered An especially pretty
garment is made Of twilled beige. with Roman
border Of heotrcpe and green. II has &C.
Gordon plated skirt, empire waist. deep plated
ruffie over shoulders and green satin ribbon trim.
mings.
COATS OF IMPORTED CLOTHS.
Long and Short Coats, In all the best sprins
shades.
Gretchens for Children, rune cape Of blacl
MORE silk.
Other stylish garments, full MORE silk sleeves
deep rufae cape Of embroidered La Tosca.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17

soc. the yard for 2%-inch chaseeasas
Surahs, worth sl.2o.
ssc. instead Of 81 the yard for Ali-silk
Rhadames.
200 remnants Of SILKS. sstins. vslvsts,
&C., at half price.
81 instead Of si.2s the gard for oolorel
Silk Nslvets.
N.25 instead Of $3.50 the yard fer os,-
ored and Black sax Nslvsts.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17
Special Openi
At zgc, and SH.0o Each.

One lot Domestic Bingham FROGS, small and
large checks. full skirts, brait/d Jokes. fill
bishop sleeves, ruffes shoulder. Sizes to L.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17

Stylish Wool Habit Cloth Refers. navy blue,
double breasted, rolling collar, trimmed with
rows OF narrow blue and white braid cuffs formed
VI braid. Sizes TO IA.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17

Broadcloth Short Jackets some OF them made
with the double fri around the waist to match the
'1776' dress.
Those nobby little Pique Refers that TOOK 10
well last season have not been forgotten. Of
course they show the improvement Of year.
FATS AND BoNNETS.
The Kate Greenaway' is the latest novelty In
Bonnets. 1t has a close-ntting crown, high poked
front and long cape. There are pique coats te
match these bonnets. trimmed with antique lace
or point embroidery.
Hats Of Point d'Esprit lace and narrow ribbons
in shapes suitable for all ages from the tinies'
tot up to a young miss.
Null Bonnets In a hundred more effects
Some with poked fronts, others tight-ftting.
LONG CHRISTENING ROBES.
At least Fifty distinct styles, some Of then
made In France entirely by hand Others ART
trimmed all the way up the front with lace o.
embroidery frills.
BOYS SUITS, WITH HAT AND JACKET IL
MATCH
These striking outfits will be very popular th
season.
| TRIMMED HAMPERS
| In delicate shades.
ng Attraction
csc.
49, NAVY BLUE AND RED, TURNOVER COLLAR,
VALUE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-17
Special Opening Attrac

1NV WSNs
HUNDRED NAVY BLUE AND RED,
BRAID TRIMMING, BUTroNs-AN EXCELLENT VALUE.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1894-02-15
THE pRlNcELlNo.

The sultan has hobby. 10 Is carpentry
and cabinet work.
Among the things ordered recently in
Paris boy The Persian shah nrean organ and
garden hose.
The car has on income az 100000 n
year. derived from DIS own estates. lie re-
ccivcs no salary from the governments.
King Oscar retains mnny u the shrewd
Wrench characteristics of his ancestry, aud
while kingly enough on dress occasions Is
ordinarily simple and unaffected lie b.
Interested Ia literature and music.
The Duke Of Augustenburg, brother OF
the German empress, is unmarried, ard
should he die without leaving SON his
title aud large estates ia silesin and llol-
stein will pass 70 his uncle, Prince Chris
tian.
The German emperor needs but little
sleep himself and e2acts long hours from
every one in Attendance. Fou five hours
rest is all That he cares Tor. and the physi-
clans say that lac Is burning the candle az
both ends
The Duke and Duchess Of Fife are pas
siouuteiy fond az dogs. and when they travel
they always take several canine pets with
them. The duke Is most fond Of collies and
Scotch tcrriera and the duchess Of fox ter.
riers and pugs.
Queen Christina Of Spain is the only SOW
ereign who has been up ia balloon, feat
she performed ON the impulse some years
ago, when she happened TO drive near n
field ia which balloOning experiments were
made. 10 crowned head hns cqualed her
highness.