Evening Star Newspaper, December 16, 1872, Page 4

Saeeeineeeae _EVENING STAR. | MONDAY December 1, (573. LOCAL NEWS. C-, Fo-might. Ne al Tieater.—Boucicsult’s drama “After | Dark Traur Comique—Comic opers, drama, com- edy. duriceque. songs, davces, etc. Con wrdca Hall. —Concert of the Marine Band. ~ o—_—_— Concem -d Loecais. M.. Joseph Hodgson, Inteadant ef the Wash- ington asyinm, is quite i fi k's harry, near the Chain bridgs, has rebaced by Gharies W. Hayden and been deseph A. Blainden, Tar $10,500; A copy lite-aiced oi! portrait of the late Elwin M. Stanton, by Clke, haa beon placed in the Secretary’s room at the War Depactroent. On Satarday afternoon, John Boone, colored, bad one of his legs broken and three of bis ribs crushed by the falling of 3 bank ow the Bia- densburg road. ‘On Saturday, Mr. Gatehe!, president §. P. A.. arreste. 2 man in @eogciown named Boles charged with cruelly beati.g @ horse. Justice Buckey five the accused $- and costs. Edward KeCoous amd Ignscious Calep, delo- of the Chippewa Obrisuian Indians, arrived scity yesterday mornigg, and catled epon fndian Afaire to-day on the Commissioner 01 The pump a: the corner ot Pennsylvania averue and Ith street bas been pronounced « ains for the beard of health tie works or some other beard to jerk it out and ni! ry 1. Beale, dangkter ale, fermer!y sergeant ‘a e4 at Woodland, just below Marl- Her funeral icok place om. Ler late home, corner of Penusyivania avenue and 24 street east, and the remains were isrtesred at Oak till. ‘The ianeral of T. Sl. Harvey took place yes- *ernoon, from bis late residence, corner Marviand avenue anc 11th street aonth west. The bus performed by Rev. ck’s; after which we t Olivet cemetery, red, ident of the Metro- that the rst street smd Cops on We tne=ayc lay of ‘his Week. Gthers ill be sent a2 rapidly as possible, and Mr. Thompson hope: to have these roads running in | afew week: wil rights bill, sof vennsyivania, witl preside, ‘The proposition was sub the leading nit of the nation te secure ap expression tha! would remind the repablican or en of their party's pledges to civil rights. The following committee on address aud | publication Wo. EF. Matthews 5 Geo. T. Dawn Db. A. Steuzer, TION OF THE R@AKD OF F c.E.E CBLIC WORKS. Evans hes been ame anid ects, with con- Powell down on thecor IX.—At a mw Satholie’s Friend Sac Carrol Hail, 4 letter was read by rom Pape Pius Is to Mr. Edward tof the socie s his pleasure at learning that | there exists asociety her under the patrons St. Charles Borremeo, the objeet the £ parish schools and the dissemins- | ples among youth. A gra‘e- wiedgment is made for the resaintions | est against the alleged ontragea in- | y See by Victor Emman attheir aunaal me=t: | it was or- | letter of the Pope be | ropriately framed. all, and th ofort. | the committee to whom | re-* trom the {rish Cal fe a report advers um of the society with the latter known as Un the Cross, ich is to mends that the society aggregate itse | atom known w= the whic adh * Apost latter recommen: ted. Prea- mbor of women from ty asemb tim the | inslow, Grant i par ace, at 3% P. m. yesterday, to hear Mrs. Lucinda B. Chandler speak upon “The Respoasibility oi Wemen im regard to Social Purity.” iho speaker held them im ciose attention for an hour, while she called to strict account of their steward-hip as mothers of the haman race. “Never,” she said. “shall we have pnrity on earth until women, as wives, keep their o bodies sacred fro sual appro: during the holy peric n they are temples of unborn children, who will be angels or devils ae the mothers may elect.” | She said that o | | | | trol ¢ nd all the conditi rat ction of ma- z thereto, m annihilate prc t. and the twin monster imtemperance w @ buried in the same A society ot Indies holding these views n opetation since October, and have iow through the city protests against ution, amd against the sale of obscene literatare. ——o= Sate Pox.—Five new cases of small pox since yesterday morning were reported to the board of health up to noon to-day, as follow: ‘Thomas Billings, corner of I aud Halt streete southeast; a case at Louis Young's, in the alley between A and B and 3d and 4th east; a case at George Hany’ southeast; Joseph Parker, on L street south- wel Andrews, an died of smail pox on Tih, between E and He was to have been m simas eve to a daughter of Iseac P. kmaker, residing on th st employe yesteré n the mavy-yar ¥ at h at pr + & boy le years old, was from D street southeast yesterday al- ternoon to the b Anrzsren ow THe for lyrasty —('n Saturday «'ter- noon Coroner Patterson assisted by Dr, Hartigan held an inquest on the body of the infant foand by OtScer Collins on Saturday morning at ¢ jest end, as stated in Tu® Stawon that day. @ verdict that ‘the child non the night of the i3th ot December, iSt2, om @ vacant lot bounded by Massachu-etts avenue,N and ith streets, by Feason of wiliful abandonment by its mother. Marian Deggs, and we further tind that William H. Brown, colored, was accessory (0 skid aban- dowment, which caused death.” The mother and Brown were arrested and committed to jail for the action of the grand jury. = -— E THe Teeatsns.—Dion Boucicault’s exciting play “After Dark” is to be brought out in cap- ita) style at the Nationa! Theatre this evening With 4 good cast, appropriate costumes, realis- tie scenery, and wonderful stage effects. Th alwace popular May Saville takes e female character, and special talent has been engaged for the music bail scene. ‘Neck and Neck,” one of the most exciting sensational dramas of the day. with a railroad scene and an execution will be every night this week atthe Theater Comique, with Mr. Stetson in the leading role. as played ty bim im all the large cities. Besides the drama there will be a tine olio entertainment. = crane SNEAK Tateves Anovt.—Onr citizens can- not be toocareful to keep their doors securely fastened. The residence of Mr. O. H. Granger, red on Saturday even. 4 sneak thiet, who cleared the oat rack a 1 table of all the hats, eyercoats, cloaks, etc., within reach. ——_e Paxpowep.—To-day, Matthew Sexton and Farsey Canty, who were committed to jail on the 1h of Nowember, under a sentence of six months by the tery. were released, President Grant having ardened them ox the reeommendation of the trict attorney. 1am hth street, was ente: ing, by d bi o———. ap Biaoe at AvoTIoN.— leary, . will sell auction reomse, to-morrow, at 11 o'clock | collection of stuffed birde, from all in which the | % | ered and | to.a good h | Semmes, charged with: bigemy, ; | onthe “BULIDAY Goons. Where to Purchase Them. | Our first-class business houses Begin to show | evidence of the near approach of the festive | seaun. The rares* products in the fine and in- dustial acts are now displayed iu great pro- | fusion inthe shop windows, and these seems to be no lack of purchasers where the proprietors | make the peblic know what they have for sale. In this column we shal! continue from day to day, as new advertisements appear, to direct oar readers where to go for Holiday goods. That wide-awake firm, Lockwoon, Hurty & Tayiom, aubounce that they will’ open ou | next fase | their new dress department, | when they will display their clegunt part} | Cresses;also, a large variety of holliisy goods. Their stock of kid gloves, of all shades and sizes, | should be examined before purchases axe made that line. Anew carpet, cr handsome articles of furnt. ture make most desirable presents, as they are | both useful and ornamental. im anticipation of the wants.in this line Gesex & WitLrams. corner of 7th and D streets, have laid iv a vast supply. Entire setts may be seen, arranged a tor use. Determined not to be outdone in the way of clothing and gentlemen’s farnishing gooils, the ol-eatablished house of Noau WaLkes & Ne. 6]1 Pennsylvania avenue, has male ordinary preparations for the holiday season Heme are some of the: Men's over- 10 to $49; boys’. $5 & e business mitg, $15 to $40; dress suits, $25 to 815; bo: suits, $5 to sv.’ Clothing of any kind will be wade irom measurement if preferred. Hore a ~- ce wow 0 fix upto make New Year's calls. Fosemost among our enterprising young mor- who know how to please their customers ce goods suited for the season, are Messrs. Kenvaro & Towsss, No. ‘ao Pennsylvania avenue, beoksellers and sta- tioners. ‘Nothing +o well suits sentimental peung ladies and gentlemca as some of the d poets done up in tine binding, or a F ‘book in gilt and Russian leather. Their werkboxzes and writing desks are exceedingly Pretty. However well dressed a man may be, he wil! still look like a slouch without astylish hat, and as it has to be done, go to Witrer & Rovre’s, #5 Pennsylvani vente, and at the same time buy your wife aud dayghter a new fur. The seal skin is fashionable inter for ladies, made into jackets and coats. An elegant set of vases or bronze figures for mantle ornaments make very ecceptable presents. J. W. BoTeiee & Bao. always take the lead in this line; also, in china, gtass, ant all the fancy wares for house furnishing. Said old Mrs. Smirkins (adjusting Cer spec- tactes) as her wide-awake neighbor Mag. Diver entered for @ morning call, ‘‘where cid you get that beautitul shawl and that lovely lace collar?” Mrs. Diver— ‘Why, at Boean to be sure, where | deal.” Smirkirs.— , I'd have got mine there, too, but I didi koow they had that kind.” Mrs. Diver. ‘Neither 4 I until I saw their advertisement in T: ave such @ stock of pretty holiday iso cheap.” Smirkins —“O! Mis. Diver.—‘s5." Sinirking—“And T paid a peddier $5 for mine, and it aint half so good.’ Here Mrs. D. left, as Mrs. Smirkins took a con- | sells thes in different colors trom $i to $5 per | pair for ladies, and gentlemen for #2 per pair. His stock is immense For stylish dress coats, just snited for balls } and parties, go to WALL, Rusixsox & Co., 921 Pennsylvania avenue. Crowds of pretty girls ani their m: | tend the store of Bropaxap & Co., | street, daily, where they | holiday dry goods, kid gipves, hosiery, biack | iss, shawis, Ge at very low figares.’ Tueir Fresh arrivals of gift books, comprising stan- dard works in cali gud halt calf, English and | American juvenile books, bibles, family and | pocket: amey goods, gold pens, and choice chro. | mos, allior the holidays. continue to come in BALLANTYNE's new store, No. 425 7th at- oF 4 rare stock of | street. - | _ Shopping Js fatiguing; 2 good place to drop retreskmenisand get rested is al AMAN’S, street. Private diuiug rooms for ladies. ux & Co. merchant tailors aud cloth- eating a y their guod fitting suits and iair dealing. This is a branch | of their great New York store, i all the now goods and styles are received here daily. A fine assorimentof gentlemen's furnishing Zoos may be found here too. . The place to see peed ladies swarm just about this time 's at Davis’, 301 Market Spa:e, where novelties of every description lay in heaps. Dogskin gauntiets and gloves, embroid- hemstitched handkerchiefs, gimps with or without bugles, tassel ornaments, loops, Diack guipare lace, and hundreds of other nov- ities are going here dirt cheap. Here, too, is the agency for Grover & Baker's sewing ima- chines, the — blessing for a woman next nd. to imagine a better present to Tt te ditt | make your wife and at the same time ease your own mind, than an insurance policy on your ife. Thisis a duty every man owes his family a Wspent. F. Hevge 503 aud th street, agent torsome half dozen of the best companies in this country, can attend to this as well as anybody, and at as fair rates. No gentleman‘s dressing room is well far- nished without a comfortable morning gown made ol silk or fancy rep, or tine merino; a good gingham or silk umbrella; a pair ot far-top calf or cloth lined gloves suitable for driving: a silk muflier; afew scarfs and neckties; a pair of fancy sieeve buttons; silk or linen suspenders, and a good supply of collars. These area few of the mdispensible articles, and wives who e their husbands presents or maids would do well to examine TzeL’s Peunsy!vania ayeuue. e your parlors aud rooms jook cheor- mlight gas-burners; for sale by #. B. Baunva, 111s Pennsylvania avenue. o- Crancz or Bigawy.—To-day, in the Crimi- nal Court, Judge MacArthur, the case of W« 4 taken up; D. Barrett an A. Williams for deiense. ‘The accused is a young man about » years of age, and wlien arraigned on ¢ indictment, charging him with having married ath of August, 1869, one Anna Javins, and while she was living, on the 24th of Angust, - marrying one Martha E. Fowler, he wish to m: their be Mesors. | pleaded not guilty. Kev. M. L. Hawley-was | called as the fitet witness; ‘but at this poiat the | defense entered a ples in abatement, and asked | to withdraw the plea of not guilty—on the ground that the | Semue! Semmes, and not William Semmes, ‘The court granted the leave, and the government Sled «demurrer to the ples. - M, L. Hawley was sworn, and testitiet that he was @ minister of the Methodist church; that on or about August “rth, 1809, he married | detendant and Miss Javins, and be identisied | them. ‘On cross-examination witness stated that he performed the ceremony esrly in the morning. Kev. Wi. Mul'en testified that he married de- dant and Mics Fowler on the 2ith of August, 18:2. Mr. L. P. Williams, assistant clerk, identified the records of the licenses and return. Mr. Harriton Ja~ins, father of Mrs. Semmes No. 1, testified that his daughter's name was Anra. The argument closed and Mr. Barrett opened for the defence, claiming that the prisoner was not ina condition to contract a marriage, he being of a family in both branches of which there is insanity. William Semmes, father of the accused, tes- | Ufied that on the sth day of May next he wiil be 23 years of age. He has been “pretty reck- less"’ Of night® since he was 17 yearsof age, often talking of different girls when he was betweea asleep and aslnmber; had heard him talking to an object just before him. ‘‘Always talking of tunis woman, that womanor the other wo- Mr. Harrington —What kind of insanity is your defence, Mr. Barret: Mr. Barrett.—Idiomania, and he proceeled to explain. Witness continued:—He (the prisoner) was dark under the eyes; he lived with the first wife from six to e months; when be was 17 there was a marked change in his conduct; about six months before he fell off a cart and struck on | his head. The grandmother of the defendant, ten or twelve years able to tell one of ber children from another; oat. Dulony, of Alexandria, testified that it Was a notorious fact that the prisoner was an imbecile; seen him passing — Ss to himself and lating; knew his uncle Was insane; witness's headquarters were the idence of defendant’s father from the papi 1861 to the time in 1562 when Mos- testified that he examined found him an mmbecile; hardly & responsible being; his pulse was 112, which would ordinarily mdicate fever, but his hands were cold. € said that the al se of the columns ef Tse Sax toler | it low. ‘Meeting of the Pastors Association | ‘To-day } ‘THE SUNDAY MEET- | ING QUESTION. | A mectingof the Pastors’ association was held | atl o'clock to-day, at the rooms of the Young Men's Christian Association. In the absence of | the president,on motion of Rey. Dr. Butler, | Rev. Mr. Drinkbouse was chosen presideut pro "i Rev. Mr. Maguire secretary pro fem. - Butler stated the object of the meeting to be to make arrangements for the proper obser v- ance of THE ANNUAL WEEK OY PRAYER, | the first week in January, and be moved that a | committee of five be appointed to arrang: programme to becarried out. The chair pointed Kev. Dr. Butler, Rey. Messrs. Rank: Tifany, Maguize, Parker, and Nobic the com- mittee. ‘The question as to the proper place to hold the meeting during that week was discusse!, and the chair said the whole matter would be left in the hands of the committee for report. eter Parker, president ot the Evangelical Alliance, announced that the annual meeting Of that ‘organization would take place im mediately after adjournment, and invited the pastors present to attend. Rey. Dr. Sunderland, from the committee appointed on conference, with the laity on THE SUNDAY MEETING QUESTION hat the committee were at work and ther time for a final report. He «J that there was another question of great which be desired should receive deration, which was the want of RELIG N TRIS DISTRICT, through the columus of which the views of clergymen could be expressed on current topics. All the newspapers puglished in this city were entirely of a secular character, and he thought such an organ as he had indicated should be established. Such a paper, if established under the auspices of this association, of course would have to be entirely undenominational. He moved that a committee of three be appointed to consider bow this could best be done and report; but aubsequentiy withdrew the motion, on the suggestion of several members, in order to present it at some future meeting, when there were more present. The association adjourned to meet on next Monday at 1 o’clock, to hear the report of the cotamittee of arrangements, THR ANNUAL MERTING OF THE EVANGELICAL ALLIANCE was then held, Dr. Peter Parker in the chair, and Kev. Dr. Willlam MeGuire acting secre- tary. After the transaction of routiue busi- neces, offieers were elected for the ensuing year as follows: President, Dr. Peter Parker; Ist vice president, Kev. 0. H. Tiffany; 24 vice pre- sident, Professor Joseph Henry; 34 vice resident, Dr. James ©. Welling, of Colambian Dollege; recording secret Dr. Wm McGuire; corresponding secretat v. J. G. Butler; Treasurer, Samuel Norment. ——s Svcecsstions Anout Srrest Nowewcra- TURE —Edifor Star: Ubserving the suggestions of the board of public works for the changing of the names and numbering of the streets of the cliy of Washington, and whilst I approve of the plan in general, it. however, occurs to mo that Instead of commencing to number at Rock creek and letter at the west boundary of the city, the reverse erder would, for the following reasons, be preterabie:—That the same general plan of ‘lettering end numbering may be con- tinued indetinitely when the growth of the city, which is north and west, and the wishes of the community may demand it. I theretore sug- t that the numbering should begin at the astern branch, and be now continued across Kock creek to the western heights of George- town, and the lettered streets begin at the south- ern part of the city, and be continuous on through the city and Mount Pleasant. The rea- sons that present themselves to me are that this arrangement permits an unlimited extension of this system of numbering streets commensurate with the fature growth and prospects of our city. { will also state here that the board of pubiic works would do well to project the avenues and mark off all the streets within the boundaries of the ten miles square, so that the o; if roads in future shall, as far as practic form to the original places ot the tended. Was Sate or Broopep Stock.—Me: & Cleary will sell, to-morrow, at 12 mmediately adjoiping the Sal: erior collection of Alderney cattle, horees, wagons and carts, farming implements, Xe, the property of W. W. Core: rs F POLICE COUBT, Jude U.—To-day, @ dock fall of Saturde) night dranken bummers were fined, and some bal! dozen sent dewn to Hodgw their hash this coming winter. Jas. Early Was overbauied late last night in Fighting alley, ursiog like ® trooper, and settled with Judge Sueli for §5 this morning. ‘Abrahan Prof, @ stove pol- er t $20 aud costa. Jas. Beall, throats of persopal violence to Isabella Beall, bis wite: $20 bonds to keep the peace, and fined $10 for UIT COURT, Juice Carter. —Te-day, ths the cage of Langdon agt. Purly way ro- GEORGETOWN. Exzction or Orricens—At the last annual meeting of Potomac Commandery, Kniguts Tewplar, 3, the following officers were eleeted: bbs, commander; &R. W. Har- tain general; + W. Schultze, 5. W. k,J. W.; R.A. Shinn, treasurer: F, Shekell, recorder, and J, H. Ball, war- der. Raistxe Hovsrs.—Messrs, Hollingsworth © ‘oughlan, house raisers, have just raised the ures Nos. 166 and 168 Bridge street 5 feet 6 mehes to the nt grade of the street. CaiLp BURNED.—Yesterday afternoon, a small ild, daughter of George Washington, colored, ng on Dunbarton street, was badly burned its clothes taking fire from the stove, during ihe temporary absence of its parents, CHESAPEAKE ano Oaio CanaL.—Several grain and coal boats came in Satarday night and yesterday, and reported thismorning,as fol- lows: Boat J. N. Thomas, with 1,500 bushels of wheat ard 85 bbls. of flourto J. G. Waters, and 1,900 bushels wheat to Hartly & Bro.; boat Sen- . With 1,000 bushels wheat, 20) bbls, flour 200 bushels millfeed to W. H. Dougal, yushels wheat to B. Talcott & Son, and 200 bushels wheat to Hartly & Bro. Mr. Talbott also received 400 bbis.ear corn, The schooner Fapny Halleck, Capt. Jno. J. Tyler, from Facksonville, arrived to-day with 151,000 feet Florida cedar for Jos. & J. €. Libbey. Also, schooner Emma Bacon, trom Portsmonth, New Hampehire, with 1,500 bbls. apples for J. G. Waters. Dr. Joeuva Ritey, who has been ill for several days past with pleurisy, is much better to-day, bis many friends will be glad to hear. PROVOSED SUPPRESSION OF THE JESUITS IN Romx.—The committee of the Italian chamher of deputies who Lave under consideration the cy rael corporations bill adopted a resolution at their arin. Saturday declaring that the eup- pression of the Society of Jesus, including the chief establishment of the order in Roms, is imperatively demanded by the interests of the nation. The announcement of this action was received by the liberal deputies with enthusi- astic applause. Ruroutep Exp or Tax Lire Lysvra: Wan.—The trustees and directors of the Mu- tual lite ineurance company held secret movt- ing Saturday afternoon, and it is reparted tuat they passed & resolution’ saspending the reduc- tion of rates until further action of the board. ‘This is & substantial abandonment of the re«l'1c- tion. ‘This action was based upon the repre: sentation and request of over twenty life insur New Tork THRILLING IxctDeNT at « Fine.—At Wheel- ing, West Va.,@ tire last Friday morning en- tirely destroyed the cigar store of Mr. Kutt- nauer, on Mainstreet, and also badly damaged Henry Daub’s saloon, adjoining. Mrs, Kutt- nauer threw her baby from the second story window, but it was caught and saved. The then jamped from the window, and was usly, if not fatally, injured. The loss is not known. Serve Him Ricut.—The trial of Horace Blakeslee, for attempting to wreck the New York and Boston express near Windsor Locks, a short time since, was concluded in the arice companies and of numerous policy- holders. rendered a verdict of penter sentenced Lim years. ORIGIN OF THE Firta-A’ The fire marshal sa) une hotel carried by the venus Hore Free. the fire in the Fifth-ave- in and twenty minutes. : &7 Religious revivals continue at Norfolk, ‘Staunton, and other places in Virginia. r. @7-The Wytheville (Va.) Enterprise says the do; have fairly a the winter 2 peign inthe matter of cat ripe a ‘The State Bank of Virginia, at Richmond, wit ioce but Utley the Inte defalcation of its 'e! a ALEXANDRIA. Rrver News.—The river stiti continues pioce aded to ail but steam vessels, some of them diffi in forcing their y the ice between steamer Lady of the jolk arrived this morning, closel} the steamship E. 0. Knight, from jhe reports the ice as extend- ing down as far as Indian Head, but as broken and floating and affording no serious obstruc- tion to navigation. She reports two loaded coasters beating up in Nanemoy Beach, the schooner Gen. Grant as cut through and sank in Washington's Keach, and the D. B. Wolfe ashore near Fort Washington. BF oe TW hiteencs ceeney RENDO.—Justices Beach, ay an y evel an examination of Wi. ‘Shields and a dd man named Elijah Stansell, confined in jail, pro- nounced them insane, recommended that they be sent to the state Asylam. Shields 1a the man who was taken from St. Mary’s Church a few days ago. He has been quite violent since he was put in jail, hurt s prisoner in his pare -oxysms, and this morning made an attack upon 8 colored boy and nearly scared him to death. Craims DisaLtowep.—Among the ciaims disallowed by the Southern Claims Commission from Virginia, are the following: Henry Filz- hugh. Staitord; Wm. Fletcher, John Forns: hill, William Hatcher, Cassandra ‘Hicks, Noah, dohn, Isaac and Michael Hockman, Geo. W- Jamieson. Jobn Jett, Wm. Jewell, Horace L. Kent, S. B.R. Loving, Elija Marsteller, Jobn and Peter Mulholiand, E. P. Ostranper, B. C. Shacklett, Henry Simper, Elizabeth Un- derwood and Peter Wise. Tax Ice Cror.—The water in the canat is now four feet deep, the ice upon which fs about five inches thick. Messrs. Atwell, Beach, Ho land, Baggett and others will commsnce gather- ing their crop on Monday, and for that purpose will have avout one hundred and fifty men at work there. Tue Frence [wMicRants.—Certain of the French immigrants heretofore reported as ¢e- Sirous of locating near this city, have already arrived and made purchase of land, andother= were here to-day, and with Maj. Green, in- pected some tracts in this neighborhood. SMALL-rox.—Another fatal case of smatl- pox—a colored child in Zion bottom—occurred jast night. The superintendent of police say~ the city isnow clear of the disease, all the cases having died. THE REVIVAL MEETINGS in the M. E. church were suspended on Thursday night last. Those fan M. P. church will be continued.—Gaar(ie Mth inst. CITY ITEMS. Gents’ TRAVELING SATCHELS, hemstitche! and fine linen bandkerchiefs, suitable for holi- day presents, at Goldman & Steinberg's, corner 7th and G streets. a Casstwzne PaxTatoons, from $3 to $15, as- sortment unrivalled. One Price Oniy. Guo. O. Hexnixe, No. 410 7th street northwest. Bi Kersey, Melton and Chinchilla Overcoats, all colors and styles. Dress an: Bu-iness Suits of every grade. Fine Black Dress Coats. A large assortment ot black and fancy pants, fashionably cut and well made. Roman & Cox, 507 7th street, opposite Post Office. Tas Onicinat PuoTrocrara EnTerreisa has now two stores in operation, yiz: No. 315 9h street and No. 317 7th street. In addition to the Photos and prize store on 9th street, No. S15, has on exhibition some beautifal chromos, two of which are given away daily. The style of doing business at these establishments is on the mutual plan, and our motto, honesty and square dealing, is enforced to a punctilio. Cal! and be convinced of the truthof these observa- tions and secure for yourself, wife and sweet- beart,or friend, a beautiful chromo. te If 18 SA¥E TO SAY that no establishment in the city bears a better reputation than the fau- ily grocery store of Wm. Orme and Son, Penn- sylvauia ayenuc, near ilth street. This st was established in 1533, and by a persistent system of tair dealing, together with every fa- cllity to secure extensive varieties of goods i their line, a patronage has been attained which the firm justly feels proud. As in in the fhetd in view of the proaching festive season, to cater to the tas of the public. Their stock comprises every variety of choice goods in their line, fully up to the demand of the season. In addition to their very large and attractive stock of fancy a apie goods, they make ita specially to ve pare wines and liquors, embracing many popa- brands of pure old whisky. Leda’ Yourus will save their parents 25 per cent. if they can induce them to purchase their h aud caps of Carter d Co., 424 Ith street. save their papas a great many 'y Will coax them to buy their little “Alpine” hats of Carter & Co., 124 9th st. 3 —— ee Wirxor’s Cop Liver O11 aND Lime.—Per- sons who haye been taking Cod Liver Oil will be pleased to learn that Dr. Wilbor has succeed, trom directions of severalg provussional gen men, in combining the pure oil and lime in such & manner that it = y'casant to the taste, and its efieets in lung « ‘3 are truly wonderfal. Very many per uis whose cases were pro- nounced hopeless, and whe bad taken the clear oil for a long time without marked effect, have been entirely cured by using this preparation. Be sure and get the genuine. Manufactured only by A. B. Wilbor, Chemist, 10é Court Boston. Sold by ali deaggists. €05 ry Tux “Alpine,” “ Harry Bassett” and “ For- rester’” Holiday Hats for youths and children very low. Carter & Co., 3 424 9th street. CORNS REMOVED WITHOUT PAIN, Bunions Chilblains, Bad Nails, & , successfully treats: by Dr. White, Chiropodist, No. 635 1 etrect opposite U.S. Treasury. Established in Was)- ington 1861. ° Wittcox & Giss’s sswine MACHINE. The celebrated Bazaar Patterns. Agency at Chas. Baum’s hoopskirt and corset factory, ith street, Intelligencer Building. 10,28 piri he SS Tre NATIONaL Savixes BAWE, corner of New York avenue and 15th street, pays 6 per ct. T abnum on deposits for each calendar month anking hours, 9to4. Saturdays, 9 to 4and6 to 8. x 213.1416 LADIES AND GENTL' If you wish your wearing apparel cleaned in a first-class manser, sent them to A. Fisher, No. 615 9th street, ep po site Patent Office. The Professor will satisfaction without fail. Ki nicely and cheap. i ‘TUSEMOMETERS and barometers srs repatreé and made to order by Hempler, near 4 street Georgetown Advertisements. NOTICE —The fourth annual meeting of the SEVENTH BUILDING ASSOCIATION ot corgetown, will be heid. at Lang's Hotel, on MONDAY EVESING NEXT, December 10 at 634 o'clock, at which officers to serve the ens ving ‘il be elected. Mareen SE | WILLIAM KING, See's. Caewrtaas PRESENTS! LADIES FU FURS"! FINE MUN EAL SKIN MORES AND BOAS. AND ALASKA SEIB. a ATTRACTIVE PRIUSS. Every kid of Fpr worn by Ladies and Misses fur Trimmings for Cloaks. THE LOWES PRICES. = 4 W. F. SY MOURS a13-3¢" Goo getown. A "FIRST CLASS CONFECTIONERY. J. 0. NICHOLS Manufacturer and d¢aler in FINE CONFECTIONERY, 10K OBEAM AND FRUIT WATER ICES ON HAND WINTER AND SUMMEB. All kinds FANCY CAKE,and the finest stock of FBENCH CANDY this side of Philadelphia, &s-Orders for Weddings, Di Parties, ko, prepared with the best material aul in the inost * 55 HIGH STREET, STE Memretown.D_C. XTRAORDINABY BABGALN! 00! Poplins, Bateens, = press Cloths, Merinoes, Valures, in the newest colors; Scvtch Plaids, from 25¢. to 766.; great variety of Dress HO IDAY GOODs. Hovelticr of everc description, nitable for holi day pres n #, just received at _ Davis’. Buc Dog skin Gan tlets, ~~: + Do skin ard 0! aer Gloves, at - ae 8 Dayis. Embroidered and. Hemstitebed DAVIs". Lace, Init'al, Handkereb ef An elerant assortmert of Passemennterie Gimps, — opie nes He le , Tassel Orcaments, Loops. c., just received, at ° DAVIS’ Black Guipure Lace in elegant patterns, at lowest market prices, DAVIS’. Grover & Baker's celebrated thuttle Stitch Sewing Mechin terms, at istic and improved + for sale on easy DAVIS’, SOL Market Space, ats 6t Corner Sth strest. "NOW IS THE TIME _ To MAKE YOUR SELECTIONS, As our atcck is immense of all the new and desirs bie goods in DECURATED CHINA, CCT GLASSWARE, FINE PLATED WABE, FRENCH BRONZES, And FANCY GOuDSs. _ WEBB & BEVERIDGE, ai4-at 421 Odd Fellows’ Hall, 7th street. Qn EESE! CHEESE! AGE DE BB. ROCHEFORT, SAP SAGO, Dau, STILLON, BRANDIE GRUYERE, CHEDDER, new and old, PINE APPLE, GLOsT ENGLIsH DAIRY, NEW YOBK CREAM CHEESE. N. W. BUROBELL, ali-6t 1332 F street. ‘URS! FUBS |) FURS! THE MOST DURABLE AND U: ww. PRESENTS, * re Beal Seal Skin Sacyues. oe Mutts ard Bos Bons. Bussian and Hudson Bay Sable Sets. Monk Sable and Black Marten tets. Iiytx and astrakan Sets. Misses White ard Browa Fur Sconces and Caps. Gentlemen's Seal, Utter and Beaver Guautiets aad Mutters. Lowest mans et alces. TINEMETZ, Hatter and Farrier, 1237 Penn. avenue, cor. 1th _deit-tw K ERVAND @& TOWERS, 909 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Have jnst received a full stock of HOLIDAY GOODS, embracing all the Standard Works, finely bound for preeertatien; fine PRAYERS and JUVENILES. RUSSIA LEATHER GOODS, WORK BOXES. WRITING DESKS, &e., &c., the finest assortment ever offered tothe Washingt n public. decli-lm B RONZES, JARDINEIRES, CABD-TABLES, VASES ABD MANTEL ORNAMENTS, New and beautifal im design and finish, of our owa DIRECT IMPORTATION, J. W. BOLELER & BRO, Importers of CHINA, GLASS, CUTLERY, &c., &c. als 2t D®* GuODs £3. LK HANDKEROHIE LAcE BANDKERCHIERS. DRESS SETS, &c., &c. DERED LINEN ete stock of AND STAPLE DEY G0O0Ds, suited to the wants of all classes, at low prices, with- sates BOGAN & WYLIE 1018 and 1020 7th strect northwest. Agency for Mime’ Demorests Pat- str FEEL’S, 935 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, FOR SUITABLE PRESENTS FOB GENTLEMEN, EP “ Extra Fine Cardigan BEEAKFAST JACKETS, ‘Timgned with “ Astrachan. Fine Silk UMBBELLAS, with Pearl Handles. Alpsce and Gingham UMDRELLAS, with plain fitab oe eee for 5 tei Full line Courvoisier’s KID GLOVES, in white, ind intermediat 4 Made Scarfs, Slides and Pins, 4 Lins lers. Pandana sod Sik Hemetitened and Fancy Socks, Collars, &c .&c., &c. 1 Pee & MIDDLETON, Plain Hakfa. delete Grocers, PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, BETWEEN 6TH AND 73H. Our «kof DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED GROCERIES {io large and completely assorted. and par To uffer the same at low figures. NUTS, for table use, we have SHELLBARKS., BRAZIL NUTS, CAN NUTS, PAPER-SHELL ALMONDS, LANGUE- DOR ALMONDS, FBENCH PRUNES, HAVANA OBANGES, MALAGA GRAPES, CANTON GIN GEB, RAISINS, FIGS, CURRANTS. GUAVA JELLY, WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS, sud a full sssortment of CHEESE AND OBACKERS. Constantly receiving Foreign FBCITS, OILS AND WINES. ald BROWSING & MIDLLETON. Fee BALLS AND PARTIES. we are Inthe lige of KID GLOVES, $1 TO 91.25 PER PAIB. WALL, ROBINSON & 00., del4-tf Pennsylvania avenus, Ls INITIAL HANDEEROSIBFS, AND & HOST OF OTHER HOLIDAY GOODS. Also, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC DRY GOODS, '; BLACK HOLIDAY GOODS. i HOLIDAY GoOODs. 4 HOLIDAY GOODS. \ 4q) 4 FARR axnsoms PRR 40! — {es ena j eELKOY, BAIRD & CO GILVERS AND CPHOLSTERBAS. EN dave competently « i " ee wALatT robinalr antic FOR poannfactiie. “Biss, PL TRE HOLIDAYS, | sre Sareonebaee: fh ios PHOTOGRAPHS, te LEATEES LaubeECeing The CELEBRATED CHICKEBING PLAN), | “Prompt atcenticn paidto BHOCt ‘The best and cheapest mannfactared. The FAMOUS WEBER PIANOS, RISTMAS IS COMING to bay CONFECTION. The leating Piano in New York city. gated mules UND OAR de ofthe te Also, PIANOS of five other manufactarers, rans Ky SRAibINS, Pluss be. at ing in price fr_m $3w to $200. Pi — J call af 308 7} Parlor and Church OBUANS from five dilferont en Bea makereincloding the unrivalled Smith Aworican | bemees F and @ ote acathenss * Saetieet* ‘Orgene ranging in prices from $100 to SNe. Acho'ce assortment ofmumical merchandise, clo€ing «mbroidered Piano Covers and Pi Stools, band«me Mute Folicr, Violiss, Guitars Banjor, Accerdecns, iam borines, Battlers, &. LW AND VALUAPLE MUSIC BOOKS. The largest collection of SEEET MUSIC of F eign aud Americun editions soush of Philadelph: ELLIS’ MUSICAL WAREROOMS, _dle tw 937 BP WE SHALE OPEN N. T. @ETZGER, 417 Seventh Street, DEALER IN FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC GROCERIES syWwania avenu 1 have now tm store A SPLENPID ASSUBTMENT OF ani GROCERIES, ON WEDNESDAY, DEC. 1S, 1872, Which I am selling very low, Consisting, in part, of WHITE HEATH PREACHES, FRESH PINE Are. ork NEW DIESS DEPARTMENT, WHITER PEACHES, STRAW Suncor” TuMaTe % COTA. LIMA BEAN. AND WILL DISPLAY A LINE OF ELEGANT | CORN, = Losaiea. ited SALA EW MEDFIBLB REE ae, . a Cox Wigar. I iTY DRESSEs, GOLDEN DRIP SYRUP, NEW YORK APPLes. PORE APPLE CIpgeR, ALSO, A LABGE VARIETY OF yam NEW YORK BUTTER, 4c. HOLEDAY GoOoDs, AND At our new loostion, No 1991 74 tween N and O strects, near the ure Berke ee ern market, will be found & well seected| FIBST-CLABS GROCEKIES ALL SHADES AND SIZES OF KID GLOVES. LOCKWOOD, HUPTY & TAYLOR, at lowest cash prices, to w streot.ou of our patrons and Ls declity 623 PENNA. AVENUE. Pp & SOLOMOES’ HOLIDAY BOOKS AND STATIONERY. FANCY rs] ” Bert Groey Cotice, Good Brown White uc tee @ many other artictes t wboch Will be sold at very lowest m ou of our goods apd oe will pay P. @. BOWSER 4 6o., 1321 Tru STRERT __Betweon ¥ snd 0 wireet ty Sugar at ii = is Allthe NEW BOOKS ovvblished for this Holiday a Oe to mention, eeston, and the Standard Works in a \aapee. 8. AD inapeo- novl-t? JUVENILE BOOKS IN GREAT VARIETY Books of Games, Fairy 5 ories, Travel and Adventare, Pictnre Books. FANCY ABIILLES. Necessnires, Thermometers, Osrd Cases, Rolls, Bonbcuters, Glove’ and Handke Boxes, Inkstends, W GROCERIES: i Beautiful Arii ‘apier Mache, Scotch Wocd, Pe Glaes, Viens and Wicker Go oes. ARM YOUKSBLP Bronze, PHILP & SOLOMONS, SOOESELLEKS AND STATIONERS. decls-tr 4DVERTISED PRIUE LiISTe 911 Pennsy!vania avenue. OLIDAY BOOKS. Ail the choi S of the eeason, gant ty les of bindin: Sete «f STANDARD WORKS, in Calf and Half or inete Vv BOOKS, English and Ameri he . ice wees patna ne TU Yagesketock over sieeed is Wen SECOND-CLASS CROCERIES BIBLES, i dP t, my own direct impor. i . WORK BOXES, Dy CAtES. POCKET BOOKS, GOLD P: CHROMOS, a large and choice sssortment WM. BALLANTYSE, a4 tw New store, 425 7th street, near EB. oW PRICES AND BEST QUALITIES. Christmas FANCY DEPARTMENT: JAPAN BLO 8. JAPAN CHINA, AND ORNAMENTAL WARE, FEBNCH WOK BASKETS: we Nu SK new styles. TABLE LUXURIE: FRENCH € LACE FRUITS, APBIUCOTS. CRE! AND THEN CALL ON US AND PURCHASE Choicest Goods. CHOICE GOODS 4T COMPETITIVE BATss. ELPHONZO YOUNGS 4 co., GROCERS, MABONIO TEM SiNTE AND F Srumers, eer _ BOOKS, STATIONERY, &o. FL" Fou re E PROTESTANT EPISOO with music, by Bev. Chas H. Hail and 5.8. White- ley, @1uil asso: tment, in various styles of binding, PRAYEE BOOKS, ail sty les aud sizes. BIBLES, Family and Pocket, all st; les and prices: my cwn direct importation. Wa. BALLANTYNE, des-tr 420 7th street, nour E. 0 MS. PICKLES AND SAUCES. PATE DE FOLES GRAS, with Truffos. MAILLARD 8 FRENCH CANDIES; also, MAILLARD’S ORNAMENTAL OANDIES. for Christmas Trees. at low prices. GORDON'S PRESERVES, ct every choice frait. FBESH PEAKS IN GLASS, as beaatifal and de from the tree, licious as if just picked N. W. BURCHELL, 1332 F STRERT. aw 3 SEsSoN ING GOODS. PALE SHEBRY WINE. CATAWBA ANGELICA DOMESTIO BRANDY SEW BNGLAND KUM 2 Fresh supply MALAGA GBAPES, very cholce We, per pound. C, WITMEB, Grocer, n20-3mn 1915 Pennsylvania syenns. | | aemeeanad B. MOHUN & CO. = 1015 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Conxen Llte SrReEr, Would call special attention to elegant stock of FANCY GOODS, Paris, Vierns and English; also, superb stock of BUOKS, just received, both Enc Heb and American, including many New Works and New Editions. A large and verycomplete as- sortment of JUVENILE sod TOY BOOKS. deciitr €OR lirn STREET AND PA. AV WRRRR 02 counters paxsents RR Mescn & Uamlin's Cabinet Organs, Fine curotiercd Piano Covers Music Buxes, Opera ( lasses, and HYMSALS WITH TUNES AND CHANTS, boty ov. Chee A Gall sad8. B. Whitely, Ale fall assortment of 5: EPISCOPAL PRAYER BOVKS, In all styles of binding, just received by RICHARD B. MOBUN & Cv., ___ 1015 Pennayivania avenue, AGAZINES AND. ¥. pov y ‘ali colors. ‘usical Lastrn. Hl aescr' ptien. atthe warerooms ef 5 ee “@. METZEROTE &.00., aese Bolo Agente of Bteinway Pian OLIDAY ©00DS—WHOLESALE. 910 F Steerer, srtwers 91H anv 10rE. FOR THE TRADE. S. COlLEMY. BOWS ast otber | too be ‘are suitable sy betw: SAM. SA . a. | waned @ BRO, 301 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. LOW PRICES FOR CASH ONLY.