Evening Star Newspaper, December 18, 1878, Page 5

_— enn e808 eee. ss... THE EVENING STAR. ———— WEDNESDAY....December 15, 1873, ee ‘The Weather. INDICATIONS TO-DAY. OFFice OF CHIEF SIGNAL Neti oad WASHINGTON, Dee. 15, 1878. Fer the rest of Wednesday in the middle States and New England, failing baromete Rorthwest to southwest winds, cooler, follows by warmer, partly cloudy weather will prevail. RANGE OF THE THERMOMETER. ‘The following {s the readings of the thermom- eter at the Signal oo during the day: jam, we; 7:25 a. m., 2 midday, 32°; 2p. m., 36°; maximum, 37°; nino, LOCAL NEWS. Amusements, &c., To-Night. National Theater. —Genevieve Ward as “Queen atherine.” Theater Comique.—Nora Wright's biondes and Specialties. Congregational Cherrch_—Lecture by D Lord, “ Heloise; the Passion of Love.” 7 Hall.—Lecture in ald of orphans of John issippl, Dy . Marshall. Subject: “Yellow Feve: Condensed Locals. Street lamps will be lighted at 519 p.m. and extinguished at m. Col. Donn Piait, of the Capita’, delivered an interesting and ‘instructive lecture last night the 15! eet Presbyterian church on ation. Yesterday afternoon a white boy named Har- rison Brown had his leg badly fractured by fall- 3 under the wheel of a stone wagon at Penn- vania avenue and ith street. Ls. Juan Lewts, of ine Words,” 1101 Pennsylvania avenue, wi intelligent women as a: r Cotumbla. There will Grobably be tw dred applications. ‘There was a rehearsal last night by the Phil- harmonic Society at the Congregational chu: the numbers one showing an increased { terest in musical wiles. At the annual meeting of Federal Lodze. No. 1, F.A.AM., last night, officers were elected for the ensuing year as follow: Wan 6. H. Miller, 8. W Es nd Loy g. and died in a short id of Mrs, Martha Ferry, , between O and P south- set fire to Its clothing, and whe lives on eldenta adiy burned. Mr. Solomon. th ete politan potic Years detailed to Specis Court, ts lying Mat his hom ington. About three Seranton and ot rived in the city railroads last night N.C, and B. a y the enate said’ ne had’? u whieh he had ciety as yt Stated that he held a’ conierence’ with Several promineut persons in relation to the offer made by Mrs. Elizabeth Thompson to be gue of the five persons to donate $100 to Lie Ex- change, and was of the opinion that the list would be made up this present week. He Banded in ¢id donated by Riggs & Co., 3100 by Mr. W. W. Corcoran, and $100 by Mrs. Thomp- som, Who projected the plan. ‘The chair an- nounced as the committee to lay the claims of the Exchange before the committee in Con- gress and ask for the refunding to it of the amount expended for the fliing tn of the old canal, Messrs. Wm. RK. Smith, oo Hitz, 1. and Joan A. Bak as ‘authorized to make arrangements to give an entertainment next January for the benetit of the Exchange. Mr. John T. Mitchell suggested that the managers Investigate the propriety of undertaking to manufacture paper bags for the grocers of the city. The secretary stated that $375 had been | turned in at this meeting members added to the roll, aking in all Mr. Solomons offered a iution, which was adopted, authorizing the superintendent to pre- pare a tabulated statement of the expenditures —_ by the Exchange while filing in the old and twenty new XCHANGE, c. office, 1423 G street. comprises a system of wires leading fr the residences or b places of subscribers tral office, throughe which direct com- munication ean be made between any two sub- seribers. Each subscriber has a small, at Plated bell, with which he can give the nm sary signal whenever he wishes tovommunicate. and a speaking telephone, by means of which tecan hold direct and contidential conversation With every other subscriber at any hour of the day or night. and asoften as desired, for not more than three minutes at any one Ume. ‘The tones of the voice are heard and recognized through imiles of wire as distinctly as If the Speaker were close at hand. The instruments y be placed in any part of the house. anak will always be ready for use. No skill to work them, See the advertisement. ee Drvoxcen, —Yesterday in the Equity Court, Judge M: ithur, a ‘decree of divorce was made in the case of Louisa Schmedtie against Henry Schmedtie, directing defendant as a nal settlement to pay complainant $1,500. ‘The oS magried in thus city June 14, 1974, Rey. Mr. Reitzel, and In July she filed her pin charging that her husband has been indif- ferent toward her, used the most abusive and profane language, and betrayed a total diste- gard for common devency; that he struck her and whipped her with a cane in a public place without the slightest provocation. He filed an answer denying the most serious charges made. and then put in a cross bill alleging that sh had been guilty of cruelty toward him, impair. ing health and endangering life MARRIAGE Li ES have been fssued to John Henry Wright orge count Bosley and Mary Weems; of Fairfax county, and Basil Redman and Ma ROBEERIES OF Jrwe! Went into the jeweiry 7th and B streets sot ‘one of them sto} $5 and ran lowed and all made their «cape D sonian grounds. x thief ‘broke the plate lass Window in the je ore of Oscar L rger, No. i734 Penn: a avenue, Mond evening. and snatchin Ne gold y with two gold chains atts before the proprietor coul make an alarm: Miss vered al ail this evening by Charles K. Marsh ‘The doctor was in Vic epldemie raged there, ng in ministering to the ers, recital of which in his own eloquent way be both instructive and inte for admission is only 25 © are for the reliet 61 ssbur CLOSING OUT, CLOSING OCT, CLOSING Ot Every yard of our beantitul dress goods at ac: cost. Closing ont blankets. and wool double-wi: from $1.50 to # closed ont cheap; all of our silk a Koods reduced trom she. down to aes silks reduced from 31 dow | nloe fare $1 black proceeds silk reduced to i5e.; bi duced to Suc. Cart Soxk Goop SaooTInG bers of the Columbia Long Were out to the range yes ‘terday and some tine Scores were made. “The day was raw and c the thermometer being down to 34 ee 3. |. T. Partello made, at 500 yards, 73; 71; 1,000 yards, gary be ol, “Barnants mnade, at S00 yards, red Gk 6, — yards. 7e—total, 210. C. H. Laird made, at’so0 yards 78; 900 yards. 6»; 1,000 yards, 4—total, 192, a eh bBTERS. —Closing ont balance of stock at fac prices, 15, 1, $5, 37, 50¢.; Moor otlcloth at hs; medicated red twilled Mannels, 25, 30 %e.; white shaker flannels, yard wide, from ladies’ and gent’s underwear of all’ Kinds, ai Towson's, 696 Pennsylvania avenue, south side near 7th street.—4 dot i Vest Cnatns, gold filied, sliver and — brace! rds, gold , enamel and from $2 to $30, at Prigh's jewelry mare, ns No. 40 Pennsylvania avenue, near 43¢ street.—Ad: ——_* ELg6aNT On. Parntings at auction this even- pe at conan Sold at any price. No. = ‘Thomas Dowling. auctioneer, Seguin BEETS Foal saiais eevee es wei, | j | there, | when parents, and THE CHRISTMAS SEASON. Where To Buy Holiday Goods. Wide awake business men who Wish to enjoy the full benefits of the accession of trade inci- dent to the holiday season, will advertise their goods in time. Wide awake purchasers of Christ- nas gifts will look around in advance and buy what they want before the rush commences liday goods have all been picked over. As usual, THE Star's advertising columns will be a reliable otto to heads of families where to buy the most ‘and best tor the least money. And, as usual, we will call attention tn ‘this column to new advertisements as they ap- ar. s H. Crane, 460 Pennsylvania avenue, has re- ceived for the’ holidays, direct trom growers in New Jersey, 2 consignment of choice cranber- ries; also, two car loads of cider trom nortty Ohio, warranted to keep sweet, besides ot produce. At Lowe's, SI1 Market Space, there is a job lot of fancy goods, which he 18 selling at low rices for the holidays. All the latest styles of Suttons are specialties at Lowe's. Mrs. M. HUnt, 621 and 623 D street, the well known milliner, has a perfect stock. "The “ Monogram” kid Coal es sold by her are excel- lentand cheap. Trimmed bonnets and hats can be had at cost. She also has fancy bemstitched colored initial handker- chiefs, for ladies, gents and misses. Japanese goods, lace scarfs, fans, bows, ruftlings, and a large variety of fancy goods, at very low prices. Musical presents will constitute a great ie tion of the holiday gifts. A good place to them is at Exxis’, 937 Pennsylvania avenue. Any sort of a musical instrument can be had at his establishment, and apy piece of music or musi- cal beok. His goods are always of the best. BRODHEAD, 1205 F street, announces his entire stock of dry goods at and below cost. His stock ineludes dress hosiery, kid gloves, rib- bons, ee flannels, towels, napkins, Ues, collars and cuffs, silks, velvets, cashmeres, underwear, &¢. ds Me MARRRITER, 626 E street, near ith, is oheray choice holiday gifts. These embrace pas paintings by Brewster and Drowa, panel pic- tures, brackets, easels, card receivers, veivei frames, porcelain paintings, engravings, chro- mos, candlesticks, fine imported fancy articles, &e. Pieture frames made to order promptly. and in first class manner, JEROME F. JouNSON & Co., Masowie Temple, ask an examination of their ‘foods and prices. They © everything in the grocery 1 ‘Ab Mav's Paria x love depot Vs avenue, is a lace to ge . W. GALT, Bro. e aud faney goods is now complete, a an unustially large number of art for Christmas presents, han ever before. HAtLE Prot and D strec 3! call them “4b: ‘There can be bou full suit for $s; guite a ni suit ‘for $12 iperior slits for $29, and fine custo. By Tor $25, ‘Two Lew organs can be had of $100 and $110, M. W. BEYERIDG: the low price n be had at i114 6th stree aS decorated pe adapted for holi he, ackjotnine Sational Hotel tention to his extensive coliec- die for Christ t care, in Paris ai ail trade. Amusements, &C. NATIONAL THEATER.—The second present of“ Hi VIII" was better than the first, inas- C inery worked smoother, and es to mar the effect of the © performance was of an extra Miss Ward gains in favor, and #s signs of thorough cultivation preciation of the character Queen Katheriue. Altogether, “Hen one Of the finest performances ever gi city. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.—The eleve! Dr. Lord's twelve lectures will be delivere: the Congregational Church. Dr. Li are on topies of general intere: na proper coloring to hold, without ap) arent effort, the attention and impart useful information. Tis subject for to-night’s lecture a= Passion of Love. expresst of the Parish Church will a fair and sale to-morrow and rid: jay even- ings. The articles for sale will be useful and ornamental. Lixcotn HALt.—Barlow, Wilson. Primrose « West's great minstrel combination will open a short engagement at Lincoln Hall to-morrow evening. They always draw good houses and ive original entertainments with plenty of earty fun. ORCHESTRAL MATINEE.—Professor Fairlamb has been giving great attention during the past week to ti e preparation of his second orches- tral matinee, which comes off at Lincoln Hall to-morrow afternoon. The programme which he has arranged fs a good one, and the artists who are to carry it out are well able to do their hte well. Judgti from the success of the ure at ‘Tineotn Tail this eve. rigin, Progress and Peculiar Characteristics of the Yellow Fever,” as dls closed icksburs, in behaif of the orpha h by the recent epidemic. Rena tor Lamar will preside. THE STONE WIFE MurpEr C the Criminal Court Sweat, counsel for James } attt Stone, charged with having killed bis wife on the 5t presented an affidavit of th of October, the prisoner and a motion for a continuance to the next term of the court, which was ‘The affidavits sets forth that he was Westbrook, Maine, Nov. 12th, 1840, in that state until is70, when he remov ed to Clifton Station, Va., where he remained about one year and removed to this city; that when about 11 ee of age he received an injury in the head by the hands of a playmate, by which bis mental faeulti rmanently affected ions of the mind. He pveral citizens of Maine y him there as witness material for his defence, and asks that time be given hin to secure their attendance. SIGNS OF Pr N creased prosperity Tot mustness. Ra Orleans ls shown by the constantly St mand for tici Cie he Louis t ts in the grand monihly ii State Lottery Company which ariably in New Orleans at if ond v Brno h ot ickets only two Andree MA, Dauphin, PO, Box OO DS, Ki confessed the crime to a youth ininis city. and has in his possession a Cee yell whieh belonged to the youns ae justice Padgett sent hun to fail to ay tion of the District authoritie 5 at Our Old friend Henry Lichau, (formerly proprietor of the Li- chau House, on Louisiana avenue,) who is so well known to the citizens of Washington, will hereafter preside at - Miller's” restaurant, No. 611 7th street northwest. Mr. Lichau is en Ser and accommodating, and has no supertor im his business. Those who call to see him will be sure to be well treated and favorably im- pressed. = A Seimnnta OrvoxTunity for investment or toenter into business: oe itself in the sale of mill property at 6th street wharf to-morrow afternoon at 2:30 o'clock, Being a trustee's sale, it will be without reserve. This mill has been occupied for a number of years by the Messrs. Bradleys, who built and fitted the same for their own use. Being substantial and commodious, it issuitable for stone cutting and contracting, being the only one of the Kind in the District. + SILKs, SILKS, Si 11 of our silks must be ed out. Colored silks lack silks reduced from $1 down to 75c. pure sik ard wool dress goods, wide double- width, reduced from $1.50 down to $1. Perbake 1 Market Space. Bargains, bargains, bargains in ladies’ cloaks, boys’ pure wool cloth, table colored and black cashmere, © etal ce for Curtains, 56¢. to $1.—. IMERES for men and boys’ 50, 62, 75, S7c., $1; Matelasse cloth for cireulars and cloaks, new stock just received; cloaks from $5, $6, $8, $10 and up; blankets, daree double ones, $2 per pair, $2.59, $3, S00 & 4 up; Diack cashmeres, all are from 50, 55, 69, 65, fancy dress reduced to 35e.. at south side, Te m’S, 633 Pensay ania arenon near 7th street.—Adet. a GLAD Hgarts.—On Christmas morn! will be many giad hearts among the youn: jardians have Be made purchases for them of nobby clot! the Boys’ Clothing House of B. Robinso1 99 Pennsylvania avenue, who goods an largest. Who sell at moderate prices. there folks tain and | THE COURTS. District Count—Judge res. Yesterday, Sallie A. Paimer ands nh ee Squire’s Perit ons for discharge; referred Richard Harvey; hearing ed to January 1. Mason vs. Schooner A. T. evidence of Owen and Cook taken, and case [beg seth Distribution of funds in United ‘tates vs. lots 1 to 6, square 575; completed. Ad- Journed to January 7. Ceponxat x, Count —Judge Wylie. Yesterda: Bankett, receiving stolen goo disagreed: J James Taylor was acquitted of bing Holmes. Cornelius Williams, on trial for ome to kill William fleminger; jury ited. Edward McCabe, Burton ‘Payne and Thomas Bowie; motions for new trial fled. PROBATE CouRT—Register Webster, In re Martha J. Stine, lan; order dis- carging guardian and sureties, Estate Gabriel 1. Ford. deceased; order removing Charles N. Thomas from administratorship and other let- ters issued to as Mason; bond $500. Geo. F. Appleby, ; petition of Jennie D. Faller, widow or decedent and mother of ward, renouncing her right to guardianship in favor ot Mrs. Appleby, who was appointed guardian: bond $10,000, Estate of Anthony Best, deceased; Amelia Best, administratrix, ordered to enter her second account on or before the second Tuesday in January. Will of Richard Johnson, deceased; inventory, appratsement, and affida- vit tiled.’ Last will and testament of Margaret, E. B. Witiner, deceased; proven by two wit nesses. Emmi FE. Keefer, deceased; leiters of administration {ssued to Charles Keefer; bond $400, Thomas E. Wolford, deceased; Jo} Smoot, of Alexandria, Va., appointed adminis: trator; hond 32,000. Estaté Betty Morgenthal, deceased; Henry Strasberger appointed ad- ministrator and guardian. Wili of Robert C. Buchanan, deceased; admitted to probate and . Estate John H. Buchanan, dece ised; decree appointing Josephine Buchanan ad: ministratrix; bond 3500, A pater of accounts were filed, approved and passed, Potick Covnt—Juioe Snell, To-day, John Tuomey, loud and bois 5. P. L. Hogan, selling articles at nifnued under person cognizance. P. Jones, assault on Jos. L. Baker; $5. Jas, Wilson, assault on Jos. 03) heimer, inflicting a wound with a knife missed, defendant showing that he was a: johnson, assault on t . James Johnson, assault on RK: rsonal recognizance for a E King, charged with assault on Patrick F. Cusick; $5. Alfred Sparks, laree- ny of a sui of money (32) from Elia Posey, wi testified that Alfred stole the pocket boo’ and money In her own house; continucd ment. Arthur Burgess, cotton from a store on Tih street (See fence); continued until to-morrow to prove a second offence. her jarged with retaining $1 in money trom Hare et “Turner, in making change for her, most denies the truthfulness of the sven by the complaining witn he kept her mon il the charge W. Corcoran pre- etary—and approved tructure prepared by minor modifications h Dr. Blake the modified plan of the Mr. Story, subject to su as inay be suggested. A committee of tive (Me: Corcoran, Bla King, Brodhead and Berret) was ap pointed to confer with the com- mittees on public buildings and grounds of the Senate ana Rouse in regard to the further pros- ecution ef the work. Mr. Story propos ease the unfinished monument as It stan the colored marbles in which America rich, and change its character into a tow with a portico at its base, beneath which portics he places a colossal statue of Washington as the commanding feature of the front. On the op- posite side he propos a statue of Liberty, and on the other two sides Og at bronze doors with bas rellefs of the pring pal events of the revolution, and the portraits of the distin- Rusted men of the period, the coadjutors of Washington. The tower is to be crowned with a picture of Fame in gilt bronze, A CuristMas Gret FoR BAILIFF Barr: Aiter the District cases had been disposed of inthe Police Court this eae Suaz ye Snell called up the well-known bailiff, Henry Barton, to the bar, and on behalf of the lawyers who attend that court and other friends of the bailiff, presented him with a handsome pair of goid- mounted Brazilian pebble spectacles tn appre- ciation of his long and faithful services and their friendship to him. This unexpected mee quite took the old man aback, but he rallied and In response to the brief and appropriate re- marks of Judge Snell, made an acknowledg- ment phos inet that he appreciated the valua- bie gift, and the friendly motives which rompted it. Mr. Barton si 8 he can read Tue Stan now without any aitficulty. GEORGETOWN. THE SUICIDE YESTERDAY.—The verdict. of the coroner’s jury in the case of the suici the college mentioned in yesterday’s Srar,was chat the said Mathew Leclair came to his de. th at the Georgetown College by reason of injuries received in jumping from the college building With intent to destroy his life. ‘The act had un- doubtedly been premeditated some hours, at least, for on the De ture of his mother he laced the nicht before the words: “+ ‘To-morrow night ll be with you:” and also wrote 1 memorandwn_ boo! ‘There will be one class of people who will rejoice at my death—the res- taurant keepers—for they will have at least. no 101 T to trust me.” ‘T TO THE HOSPITAL.—Mary nee hite woman, about 44 years of age, v ent to the hospital te-day, being badly crippled by the rheumatism. Car MARKET.—Offerings and sales at Drovers Rest yesterday: 250 head cattle offered and sold at $4.40 to 4.50 per head; 150 sheep and lambs sold at 4 to 5 cents per pound; 20 cows and es sold at $20 to $50 per head. Mark Porr,—Entered, schooner Sarah C1 ‘ullen, Capt. Anderson, trom New York,with cement, plaster and rooing materials for the W: ‘ashington monu- ment. Graty.—There were no arrivals of grain and no cmeE es on ‘Change to-day. CITY ITEMS. . ESSENCE 18 the U is the title fitly given by ETHERE. « mson to their delicate preparation of Lay ender known by this name, THE “CoURT OF St. James” has chosen Bol- linger Champagne for its special consumption, and orders for upwards of two-thirds of the enure quantity required a are now for this brand "Tum sooner sufferers from rheumatism learn hat it is a disease of the blood the quicker they ¥ ill be to take Durang’s Rheumatic Remedy, It never falis. The iadies’ companion, Lodille’s Healache Specific, a positive cure for headaciie. DEATH’s DOOR STANDS WIDE OPEN for those who suffer a Cough to 3 arate, or the wind. become hopelessly sort to Hates Honoy of Horehound and Tar, in the early stages there ts immediate rellef, and the absolute certainty of a permanent cure. Pike's Toothache Dre us eure Toothache in one minute. Sold by all Druggists at 25 cents. e9 For Urwarps ov Tamty YEARS Mrs. Wins- low’s Soothing Syrup has been used for children. It corrects acidity of the stomach, relieves wind colic, regulates the bowels, cures dysentery and diarrhora, whether arising from teething or other causes. An old and well-tried remedy. 25 cents a bottle. To LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.—We wish to call attention to A. Fischer’s Chemical Scouring and Dyeing ee eneen No. 906 G street, near gth street. Be peony adopting the latest improv ementa whether of American or Euro- pean invention, he is enabled to do his work in lee by cleaning a numbera re- ice. ' Satisfaction guaranteed. His ary cleanser removes peed spots effectually from any article, and caretul = gives: them an appearance as if newly made. Roxen BAHING POWDER. RER oo Ya L BAKING AAAA BAKING EE ‘to a “*, Yau, BOWbes HOLIDAY GOGDS. HOLIDAY GOODS. ___ HOLIDAY GOODs. | HOLIDAY GOODs. S11 -Bonmay GOODS.—Received job lot “of FANCY GOODS for the Holidays, at very low pm eroe at LOWE'S, No. 811 Market SCOTCH BAKERY, 629 H Street n. e. teitders for the Hlidays will receive prompt at- ROOT CH CAKE or SHORTBREAD 25 cents, 50 Cone and $1.00 a cake. SUGAR BU! NS Bente! deol? BaL=e's LACK SQUARES. hts s2 leon ree Spring STOCKS. Bandana HAND! ‘Bishop COLLARS. The above suitable presents for Grandpas. W. 8. TEEL, 935 Pennsylvania avenue. LARGE ASSORTMENT OF GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, IN MEN'S, LADIES AND BOYS' SIZES, AT VERY MODERATE PRICES. declT-tr M. W. GALT, BRO. & €0. decli-tr MSAK NOVETTIES AND PRES- ij ENTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Rarhis PIANOS and shed jigs mn! sane Bat 35), PIANOETTES a HAEPET Bet fo to wan Erabrowernd Piano C cence ; Musical Instra- ment Musical Toys and Novelties, ws ereat variety and lowest prices, at G. L. WILD & BRO'S., Emrorrum or Music, declT-2w* 723 Seventh st, ESSRS. M. W. GALT, BRO. & €0.'S STOCK OF JEWELRY AND FANCY GOODS FOR THE HOLIDAYS IS NOW COMPLETE, AND INCLUDES AN UNUSUALLY LARGE NUMBER OF ARTICLES SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, AT PRICES MUCH LOWER THAN EVER BEFORE. H OLIDAY FURS. areal SAG UES, prices. SEAL SIUEFS A TROT tee By LK ©: LA DIES BE L HAT: Boy's AND Misses" SEAL 1 TURDANS. Fresh stock at low prices. WILLETT & RUOFY, declT-1w 905 Pennsylvania avenur. Aommay Goops, ecl7+r MONOGRAM oy oe LOVES. 2intton. We. button. 1 35 |eburti mivin and ¥: Sand HATS ar cost E Pranand Fancy Hemstitched Colored and Initial RDE1S for ladies, gents and taissos, ODS, LACE SCARFS. : PFLINGS. anda larwe vari Goons, al Very Low Prices. decl7-tr Mrs. HUNT, 681 ‘and Bas D street, {USICAL P arate FO: WE Mt OLDS » ES ar ELLIS & CO., 937 Penn. ave. The largest apsortment of PTANOS, ORGANS and MUSICAL MERCHANDI ei § a & Ge Teer Pianos ‘Smith, American England Organs, Elegant Embroidered 10 Covers, Piano Stools, Music “, Hand- y-bound Music Booke, Orguinetts, Tru tos, Metal phones, American Citheras and U1 Musie Fol Mug Wrappers, Violins, Banles ns) Guitars. ‘Harmonicas. Drums, Rattlers, Accordeons, Fifes, Flutes, ‘Tambourins, Bhotogra} tee ae cele brated Comore The ock of SHEET MUSIC South of Philadeleuie spesie Bt IBE STOCK EY= Tr OF DRY GOODS AT AND BELOW. cost, BRODHEAD'S 1205 F airaeeS Between 12th and 13th'streets. HOLIDAY GOops. Including Drees Goods, Hosiery, Kid Gloves, Rib. Love, Handkerchiefs, Flannela, Towels, Napkins, Weivets, Cashmeros, ¢., at and below c ‘Those wishing to secure frat-elaon Go Goods for HOL- IDAY PRESENTS at less than importers’ and manu- facturers’ prices, would do well to call early at BRODHEAD'S, delitr 1205 Fat.. between 42th and 1th sta, No. 626) Esr. | CHOICE HOLIDAY GIFTS, Embracing Pastel Paintings by Brewster and Drowa, Panel Pictures, Brackets, Easels, Card Re- ceivers, Velvet Frames, Porcelain Paintings, En- gravings, Chromos, Candlesticks, Fine Imported Fancy Articles, &c. Picture Frames made to order. | No. 626 \ ES. Ar MARKRITER’S, decl7-6t* 626 E street, near 7th stroxt, preoprce FOR THE HOLIDAYS. 2car ere CHOICE CIDER from northern Ohio, GUARANTEED TO KEE SWEET: for anle cheap by 3 Jd. © iE, 460 Penn. ave. THE FINEST groek OF API ee POTATOES, BEANS and ON ever in the city, for salé cheap by [del7-3t ie a. CRA ANE, 460 Penn. ave. C& IGNMENT OF GEeiGe CRANBERRIE from growers in New sree for for sald cheap by ANE, eecl7-3e 460 Pennsylvania avenues OR CAR LOAD PURE CIDER VINEGAR, cua- ranteed fo contain nothing but pure Apple juice, Just received and for sale cheay dec! 3 460 Penn. avo. ER from Western Ox. ae LOAD PURE Ci New York, GUARANTEED NOT TO KEEP 5¥ for sale cheap by jee] 7-3t* J. H. CRANE, 460 Penn. ay {XAMINE OUR HOLIDAY PRICES. pounds MIXED NUTS... 3 tenn DY CA! Pa NCH CAN FRENCH CAN. NBY, NALENCIAR SULTANA HATS SEEDLESS % mare, sik DRIED SUGAR Gi PEIAIONT SAGE CH KESE st EDAM CHEFS) USE # Spound cans TOMATOES (Standard cans SUGAR CORN ........ {spon pounds GENUL NE POP CORN . Our stock is large, Haat and carefully and we guarantee sutisfacti Special rates to clubs and fe festivals, JEROME F. JOHNSON & CO., Masoyic Test. decl7.6t GO? Oth ICE CHRISTMAS GIFTS, TWO NEW ORGANS WITH STOOLS, WARRANTED FOR FIVE YEARS, At the bidadl doce end 00 and $110 at ae Shae os ane 1. w., between L VER: NS’ ParERITA “AS- s° Exe SOCIATION, 1023 7th st. n.w. and 801 H st. n.e. ety; Candies—standar fine; Crackere—Stewart’a Philadelphia, & der—Duffy"s sweet and New England Sew England corn-fed ciear mess: Flour ite Commerce and other brands; C: Face Holiek articion’ All eegda treat aon. OF bos Le ic! ae, x for, Christa and ‘Trade Circulars tubs still open, deci6tr ALB. SCHOFIELD, Manaer. peconaTED POTTERY AND PORCELAIN, Eepecially adapted for HOLIDAY PRESENTS. Our display is now ready, and we respect-sag> fully invite our friends and sojourners ined the city to ones oursts pcr att at! earliest: we, - convenience, ani all times give them our beet attention. M. W. BEVERIDGE, (ate Webb & Beveridze), Geclé-tr No. 1009 Pennsylvania ave. N 2 "YOR THE HOLIDAYS. ROBERT BEALL, BooKsELLER AND STATIONER, 495 Pennsylvania avenue, (Adjoining National =, Asks seat cial attention to his ive Collection o} GOO! SUITABLE FOR TOHRIST MEAS Bs ENTS. They have been selected with Parleand Vidoun ‘expressly for his retail trade. ” JUVENILE AND TOY DEPARTMENT Bas received 6) attention this year, and are Coes very Lape jan For enience of those unal make lections, I have Prepsred an CHRISTMAS CATALOG! wi will be given GRATIS to my patrons. iad dec! SEFUL PRESENTS. and shett.of So. gp Gaile, Tee, Boye. gene Saree CRE, A Corner Tih and ie, HOLIDAY GOODS. 719 719 |# We have just counters an a2 Eivant asmoriment of FARCE GOODS suiteble for Holday ER and are receiving additions to om same | at DA 719 Market Space, cor th st, JAPANESE GOODS, WORK BOXES, JEWEL CASES, FANCY BOXES, Love and HANDRER- CHIEF BOXES, VASES, etc., in great varie! very low prices, at Davis. | gud Fancy Hemetitched, Embroidered Prain and Fancy broi and 'S in great variety, tives: Colored, Legere) = Initial Bhs DESSOuIEES for ladies and misses, at We desire to call attention to our | lange stock of HANDRERCHIEES of Lkind bave now in store over two thonsand (2,000) dozen HANDKERCHIEFS, most of ee a nb lote at very low prices, at Real Lace SCARFS, BARBS, BOWS, as Ae v and other novelties in Neck wear, at EID GLOVES, FANS, SSH ia) NGS, ete., in great variety, at Dive ae all kinds ae HOLIDAY GOODS at Lowest Market Prices, ¢ DAVIS’, 719 Market Space, Corner Sth atreet. SUBSTANTIAL HOLIDAY PRESENTS IMMENSE STOCK OF HOLIDAY GOODS RECEIVED THIS WEEK. All can be enited, from a Silk Handkerchief, 1235 cents, to a Siik Dress, Cioak, or Broche Shawl. Colored Silk Handkerchie! Colored Silk Handkerchiefs. Colored bilk Handkerchiefs Colored Silk Handkerchiefs, Colored Silk Handkerchiefs. Colored Sik Handkerchiefs. HANDKERCHIEFS IN FAN 34 dozen Fine Handkerchiefs in a fancy box. 4; Gozen Fine Handkerchiefs in a fancy box %$ dozen Fine Handkerchiefs in afaney box. +¢ dozen Fine Handkerchiefs in a fancy box. decl4-lw LADIES’ INITIALED HANDKERCHIEFS. 3 dozen ina fancy box for LADIES Age GENTS’ GLOVES: of ali kinds—Kid, Castor Beaver, Ray Clot, Liste, Buckekin ote . Gents and Misses FANCY HOSIERY. ¢ BALMORAL SKIR CURTAIN 3 ing ont at factory pri COLORED CASHMERES ove fasbional BLACK AND COLORED SILKS. Black Silke, best makes, 75, $1, 81 25,8 BLANKETS, Immense stock, from 82.50 per $4.50, $5. c. M. TOWSON, 636 Pennsytcania avenue, jouth side. a ESENTS. H. STINEMETZ has ji RS returned from New yar with specia! barzains ghia! Skin 8ACQUES, #85, $100, $125, $150, $175, Furlined CIRCUL. ses saben ia Base 875,310. MUFFS: and BOAS, in all Pure. Misses" and Children’ IS BACQUES, St; Seta 81 to HATS for Gentlemen, Youths and Children, in endless variet Superior OF amtortment of fine Silk and Guanaco UMB) , elegant carved handles, $2.50 to $5. B. H. STINEMETZ, _decl3-tJan3 1237 Pi ylvamia ave. }{OLIDAY PRESENTS FOR GENTLEMEN. and = BLE HOLIDAY is Latest aye Silk Hate, 5 Fine Sti sna Sort Pelt Me make a spe of an Wiute and Hed Underwear at Fancy Suspenders, Muttlers, Flat Scarfe, plain tad fancy colors: 506, $1: Fulce-Warmiers, 25c. ; Scart Pins, Sleeve Buttons; Neck Ties, Lone Seaite, Sue. Lon Coluge 8 50d0z; Suk Hakfe, Spring Stocks, Napoleon Ties ; Boys' Hats, Gloves, Scarfs, Ties, Hakfs, Socks, &e. At LEWIS' “POPULAR ONE PRICE STORE,” decl3-26 920 7th st., bet. iandK FOR CHRISTMAS, TOY TRUNKS, Ladice’ Drees Trunks, Men’s Sole Leather and Folio Tranke, Ladies’ and Men's Satchels, Traveling Bags, Shawl Straps, Harness, Robes, Horse Covers, Whips, &c., &c., at low prices for cash, at the Prac- tical Manufactory of JAMES 8. TOPHAM, 426 7th street, joining Odd Fellows’ Hall. REPAIRING, Trunks Coyered,and Trunks and sien ae oughly, Repaired by xood Workmen. INE JEWFLRY and SILVERWARE, qatable for CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, at (PTORwAY Goes. BARLOW’S ART GALLERY, [226 Pennsylvania avenue. If you want to make your friend a present, bu: only the original—never Hive imitations. ui We keep nothing but original axd genuine PAINTINGS, ENGRAVINGS, SILK VELVET FRAMES, &c., and offer them as. ghosp as any house in the, States fcr the same qui prEasantT VALLEY WINE co. EXTRA DRY CHAMPAGNE, Quarts, $12; Pints, $14. G. H. MUMM & CO. DRY VERZENAY, $21.25. Do. EXTRA DRY, #24. BOUCHE FILS & CO. DRY VERZENAY, £20.50 Do. NAPOLEON'S CABINET, $22.50. CALIFORNIA BRANDY, $1 per bottle. Do. PORT, 50 ceats per bottie. BASS & CO. PALE INDIA ALE. YOUNGER'S SCOTCH ALE. Superior OLD SHERRY WINE, $2.50 per gallon. CORDIALS of all kinds. OLD WHISKIES, OLD BRANDIES, Fine qualities, at low prices. THOMAS RUSSELL, Gecll-om 1213 Penn’ avenue. erway PRESENTS, BRADBURY PIANCS, ~ESTEY ORGANS. d full Stock at the LOWEST, Puce and on the EASIEST TERMS. faa Instruments FOR RENT, and rent al ea to ure. SANDE! BTAYMAN, Suremenp, Derprso, ronnie eccmae fon, decreas ee cre ahi. EST SWEET CIDER, 20 cents n. BiSpounas NEW TURKISH PRUNES. 6 RAISINS, (large), 8 pounds BEST REFINED LAWD. 1.00, haa ‘0. 8S. O'HARE & SON, 1213 7th st. n.1w., bet. Mand N. dect-tr {oLwax Goons. the Peas PRS stocks of HOLIDAY. Se inarrals of taste and elegance and eaten ‘Shall Yapances and Oypre awd iutifat collection of Sinton ton ties, both plain never 60 a imevery styles aq dec3-tr VELTIES FOR THE COMING SEA- Nees ee 4 fe we cS H. MORRISON. 475 Penn’a ave. n.w. and Soha BO. HAND MIBRORS, ra ALB! Very 3; BRON: Cee wach will De sold imuch below the regular OO AILT WIRE SND JaguoR sToRE. Np, 305 ¥th st. mses one door abnxe Rent. ave of families and others t. of und Unadulterated Bane ara eon oat Kinks, both imported and domestic, draught, at prices — defy competition ‘snag ~£" Hes tuneti tagoade of Puss as ye enieays: alse still and sparkling Theoniile | rer & Co. Sone, Roderer and Chas. Hei edsick Chats ders by the single bottle, at case prices. Ore Selivered Pri Gectt ott OLIDAY GooDs. We have just received Five Hundred Dozen LINEN AND SILK HANDKERCHIEFS ies and Gentlemen, in Fancy Box: half geen in each box, price from $1.00 up to $6.00 per ue — SLOAKS, FINE SILKS and VELVETS, the largest Stock in the C'ty. W. Ww. BURDETTE & 00., declitr Nos. 928 7th st. and 706 K st. n.w. | OTTOM PRICE. B' DESIRABLE GOODS. 500 yards Pain Poplins, 16 cts. irured Diss Goods, 15 cts. Se Gonds are Jus tae thing Tor peseents, and | at half price, 00 yards 42inch Camei’s Hair Debage, all wool, | Tete ‘worth $1. 200 yards single width Camel's Hair Debaze, 30 ofa. worth 5 200 broche and other Shaws to be closed out, Old Gent's Bandana Handkerch‘efs, large size. 100 doz, Linen Handkerchiefs, from’ 123 cts. 0 $1. Ladies’ Cloth Skirts, new styles. J. JOHNSON, declttr Cor. 7th st.and Market Space. Rr HOLIDAY PRESENTS. We offer great inducements to cash parchasers in all kinds of FINE shes rea Fk A AMONDE, WATCHES, 8, &C., AT PRIVATE SALE. 8. GOLDSTEIN & CO., Loax axD Coxission BROKERS, echt tr N. E. cor. 10:h and D sts. [PORTANT INFORMATION, HOLIDAY GooDs. We have made extensive preparations, afd have now on hand an unrivalled assortment of FANCY GOODS: Season that are es, and in conse- e zeneral depression ‘of business wo ehided to come forward and nell one moos and desire to inform our public at lange that we will ell, at our handsome. Extablishment; 1216 F st, th t date, ir 20 anit pu ie, fair prices, and punctuality woods a specialty. W. REED’S SONS Importers aot, Dealers in Fine “Groceries,” Table _Luxuries, &c. decl4-tr $1.75, $1.75, $1.75. ght, SPECIAL BARGAINS FOR NEXT WEEK ONLY. In order to induce purchasers, who wish to buy a SILK DRESS FOR A CHRISTMAS GIFT, to call before the it rush of Christmas wi bave reduced my CELEBRATED $2 GROS GRAIN SILK to $1.75 A YARD. lect this reduction is for NEXT WEEK ont After nest Saturday the price will be $2 a J Thin Bink cannot be matched lander $2.50. Examine it and en ae Cail this week and save canis ayand, at CONNOLLY’S, 608 Ninth street, decl4-lw Opposite Patent Office. DOUGLASS’, Ninth Street, St. Cloud Building. SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS TO PURCHASERS oF HOLIDAY GOODS. ASSORTMENT LARGE, VARIED, aND PRICES RIGHT. LADIES’, GENTLEMEN, YOUTHS snp CHILDREN Will find something to suit their tastes, as well as purses, at _ deci DOUGLA age THE HOLIDAYS. We havo now displayed an pAnusually lange and yaried stock of rane Y GOO! ISCELLA- 'S ARTICLES suitable for peeseats ARD WORKS, IN FINE. wal the NEW ILLUS’ USTRAT! ED BOOKS of the ‘of the gea- ILE and TOY BOOKS, Eas: LEATHER "GOODE, in PLAYING CARDS, CHES: The FINEST STATIONS . MoBUN KOT Ks BoOKSELLENS aND STATION decistr “Cor. Penn, ave. and ite ALLETT DAVIS & CO.’ Beautatul Lstyies for the Holidays. prices. Monthi: a Rooms open rom 6 a.m. to I i sa SUMNER. 811 9th st. AT HOWARD'S, - ms CHECE- Corner 7th and L strects northwest, ¥OU CAN BUY 14 pounds New Currants for. 16 pounds Old Currants for. 1.00 5 pounds best Leghorn Citron for. 1.00 624 pounds London Raisins (doub'e crown), 5 gallons celebrated Rochester Cider. {)PcemATeD CANDLES, CANDLESTICES axp SCONCES, MANTEL CLOCKS, OPERA GLASSES, Ero. invoices of Goods for the aporonchinr nc ei, to ye, 10 which Ceall ‘the attention hi = "SILVERWARE, &e., 2 P. aaceanrel Loan BROKER axD JEwELuR, dec2tr 1417 Penna. av., nesr Willard’s Hotel. ‘MASSACHUSETTS REFINED CIDER, ‘In Store and to arrive. ‘The beet CIDER in the District. For sale at low prices by SAWL C. PALMER, 57 Greene st., Georgetown, D. C. N. 2 IDER in Sealion kegs: keg and spigot [TRE PALACE MARKET, Corner 14th st. and New York ave. LEGANT HOLIDAY PRESENTS EBBITYT HOU: SE DRUG STORE. T have made extens! on hand an unrival'e: OOD for the spproaching Wotla Unisuryastod Yor variety of Syles and reseon eprices. My own GERMAN COLOGNE ix acknowledieet to be the best and Cy pee in the It sells a: the Moderate uniof $18 pint ina French squaresianm aa ne bottle, and is guaranteed to give satisfac tion. It is perfection, to say the least. Give me a call and you shall not regret it R. K. HELPHENSTINE, Daveomt Uxper Enwirr House, Corner 14th and F stse — NFYNE & SON, LENS AND STATIONERS, F28 Newenth strect. eparations and have 2 ment of decl6-6t 7M. BALL. W GIFT BOOKS, Ro is ne ap ase wot, BALLANTYNE « SON, tect lw 428 Bevo nth st, meres OOKS OF ALL KINDS. E AND FA BIBLES, PRAYER? CHRISTMAS AN STATIONERY, Al Padons aN GAMES, D NEW YEAR CARDS. decl2-Ow BEEFY, VEAL, MUTTON, CORNED NBREE A SPECIAL, Balls 625, 629 an: Sth-strect wing. and 208 and 208 Noxhern’ ew Markel; or eddrese Box 71, Oxy; Serteting Gelivered free of charxe to ad the oiet LADIES’ GOODS. QI} MILLINERY GOODS, sil Receiving Day, All the newest styles in MILLINERY AND FANCY GO‘ an Ca selection of JAPANESE GOODS, aud Russian Lesther FANS, WORK BAS. GLOVE and HANDKERC ATEr Choice assortment of Initial KID GLON SILK ¥ CHIL DREN 'S M. 3 CAPS of superior elean MBS. SELMA REPPERTS, 614 9th strect, deci3tr Opposite Patent Office. LADIES) DIKES TH TRIMMIN Jett, Chenille ics bel pe ot Frinw es, Jett Gimps, ‘aids, ade to order. ee Fringe Buttons, Gords aid Tate dee - (Eoans: a CLOAKS! A new and attractiveline of CLOAKS for Ladies and Misses, which I am selling at prices MUCH LOWER than anything I have before offered. ‘M. WILLIAN, 7 Cite Trevise, Paris, decl0-tr sll BUTTONS. All the Latest St a In SIK, JETT, ‘Gut, ‘PEARL IvoRY LUTTONS at LOWE'S, S11 Market Spacer. a hi street ut tock of new an ea muaynifice tl Btnies Banstead Slippers, 3! and Cushions, handsome desuzns. plete outfit for Infante. Fin rame —— and Point Zephyrs, German and American Kriting “Yi Germantown wool, the beet quality and oy 4 Bi dhe lowentyrices, ad the fuost attractive slack of lida yoo 30 be found in the city. Dont forget thoname a « CH. UPPER, _S9"No an Storr. ‘novse-3ma a —__ ‘The beet in the city for the money. nov26tr 610 Ith street, opp. Patent Office. Wa AND Pag ay BERLIN ZEPHYR Colored Berlin Zyphy -11 cts. per on Bost | con hs et : 10 ctx dodo. noy20-1m PRICES, S10 91h st. n.0. es A CARD. We. sain to call the Ladies 10 gpz Coak Department, which offers at the prosent time the mort tasty, elaborate, and ¢: ve stocks of the Parisian and New York shapes of LADIES AND CHILDREN'S CLOAK. employ EIGHTY persons in onr work room. erintend the man nes ae enaey sap: ut whut emigre oP ww Eaat has no superior as an artistic In addition to the merit of the Esty, Lowness of price of our: Rieck ampentee he ea Lwben we offer, them ie, trimmed and filting ga>ments than those hich cme —s asi pourulbecere, ing that would Tend toenbance their worth escape our atten! Puicks RaNGE FROM $2.00) Ur. We respectfully solicit a call. LANSBURGH & BRO. GEORGETOWN | _ADW MTS; OLIDAY GoopDs. ‘We have just received a largelotof Dry Goods ang Fancy Articles, SUITABLE FOR THE HOLIDAYS, In Ladies’ end Gent's ‘i Sik ee and support, eepectally i noviltjant Hanakerchicis, sn fancy, Pock Combs, Brushes, ‘Book Scarfs, Biack and Plain Golored Casiiue: Silks, Shawls, Blankets, Flannels, Hor and Undersear in great variety, all ‘sere: dectine, ad ria Goeced Goede Gace Oak te examine my 8. THOMAS BROWN'S, 7 ét No. 4121 Bridgett. Georgetown. Ee, mp Py th Paterecaons spleen dian Pamnoe Dotan Dees aap Gos Reet 69 Jefferson sg, mm sneer Prides Sty George. Bootes grettar Reo ers ‘and and setae fe0 eee express promptly GENTLEMEN'S GOODS. ABCOSY stsrexDEns, an “narene panes ‘ot 50 conte cece Erte FACTORY. couse S10 Fe B10 W ot. wa ar., Ory, Patent OMe i pect pesen cheesy oe ae