Evening Star Newspaper, December 19, 1878, Page 7

THE EVENING STAR. FRIDAY... .. December 20, LS78. ‘The Weather. TSDICATIONS TO-DAY. Geren ur ue Washing he Middle Att nd wid torthwest,’ backing to w: armner southwesi winds, stationary or falling barometer, and ine creasing cloudiness, possibly followed ia the southern portions by sno or rain, RANGE OF TEE THERMOMETER, ‘The following is the readingsof the thermom- eter at the Signal Office oonec day: 7 a. 10. 22°; 7:35.a. m., 22°; 12 mi , 209; 2p. Ly maximum, 32°; mi a on LOCAL NEWS. Amusements, &c., To-Night. National Theater —Genevieve Ward as “Jane Shore.” Theater Comique—Nora Wright's blondes and specialties. Lincoln Hall.—Barlow, Wilson, Primrose and West's minstrels, All Soui's Chu —Fair. festival, and sale in aid of the-enurch. Cungregational Lord's lectures: Church. —Last_of Dr. John “Mirabeau, the French Revolu- Condensed Locals. Pranklin Legion enteriainment. 2 adv't. ‘The Sunday Herai #funnounees. that its next Sunday’siissue will be a double holiday number. Barlow, Wilson, Primrose and West's min- streis gave a delightful entertainment at Lin- coin Tan last night before a large and fashion- able audience, including a great many of the notable people now in Washington. There will be a matinee at 2:30 p. m. to-morrow. James Bellew sends a specimen of the inter- esting “Oriental parlor game,” just ceuerogtion®- ‘The law lecture by Gen. R. D. Mussey last evening, tothe students of the rian Busi- ness College, on the subject of d as inter- esting and instructive. The les and gentle- men composing the audience took notes of the essential points of the lecture, their work being facilitated by the exceilent’ topical analysis which the lecturer placed upon the blackboard as he proceeded. ‘The annual reception of the New England So- elety will be held next Monday evening. at Masonic Temp’e. The exercises will commence at soclock,and dancing will begin at See advertisement. About 12% o'clock last night, a buggy. in which were seated a2 man and woman, was turned over at ‘York avenue. and injured. ner Of 7th street and New Woman Was somewhat She was taken insensible to Wool- ore, near Dy. and restoratives e organ and voeal concert at All Souls’ Chureh, corner of 14th and L streets, to night, presents a fine array of local musical talent, in2 eluding Mr. and Mrs. Sherman. Mrs. Camp, nd others, The programme isan excellent one, District The District order th ment be ¢ vermnment Affairs. pmamissioners (6-day issned ¢ the offices of the District sedon the 25th inst. and 1s and at 12 o’eleck m. on the 24th, 25th seth, and 3ist mstant. ‘The District Commissioners paid a visit to tie new stand pipe this afternoon, accompanied by Water Registrar Cox and othet gentlemen, The impression appears tobe that this stand pipe Will Not prove of much service to the residents ef Capitol Hill. Major Morgan, ba e police department, has ehanged the n hat for the mounted police men to the cavalry regulation «yeliow) in order that these officers may be readily recognized ata distance or in crowds congregated on the streets. He states that the mounted service is giving general satisfaction. t-Arms Thompson, Mcials at the Capi- tol, that Ofiicer Patrick O'Hare, of the Metro- poiitan police, be detailed to do duty in that muildine, has been approved by District Com- tatssioner Philps and referred to Major Morgan to make the detail. THE BIPS FOR SUPrLias. ‘The clerks engaged in scheduling the bids recently opened for furnishing the various de- partments of the District government with yen- eral suppites for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1819, have so tar progressed that they will be ready to turn over the results of their compu- tations to-morrow. The committee on bids will then iold a meeting and determine as to the lowest_responsible “bidders, and make a report to the District Commissfoners, who reserve the right to reject any bids or parts of bids, or ap- al or disapprove of the recommendations of the committee. The final results probably will not be made known for several days. The com- malttee will male a sealed report to the Commis- stoners, so that parties interested can know wothing of their action until the District Com- missioners pass on the sam BUILDIN tssued by Inspector make addition to brick, corner sth and R streets northwest. W.B. Butt, bulld shed at 615 M street northw: WHERE AND Wnt To Buy for a holiday pi ent, are questions that are just now being asked and answered by thousands of our citizens. It is truly a difficult and we sympathize with you, =: in your dilemma, for we have often been there ourselves. For a present to cost, say, from one to four dollars, there is really nothing S a nice cut bottle tiled with superior cologne. Indeed, we are of the opinion that there is nothing so desirable, or $9 indicative of good taste ina gentleman. At the Ebbitt House Drug Store you can find just what | you want in this particular. This estabtishment has the reputation of making the best cologne in the city—considered by many as superior to the Farina. If you have not yet selected a pres- ent, call on Mr. Helphenstine. at the drug store { under the Ebbitt house, and examine his stock | of cok bottles, numbering over four hun- dred, of all styles. ranging in price from one to eight dollars. Masoste Etectioxs—At the annual commn- nication of Lafayette Lodge. AM.» | last evening, the following “ofiicers were elected | for ue —_ 0 =F TH. Saville, Wm. RJ. ‘janes tock, secretary urer. At the annual cot Centennial Lodge, ing, the following were sie Masonic year: I Ss Marshall, S, treasurer; on of Washington -A.M., last even- ALL oF ovR pure silivand wool double-wiatn tine dress goods reduced frota $1.50 to$!: beaut fal silk and wool dress goods reduced from 3; Wool dress goods, al! pd colored cashmeres. pure black cashmeres, pur Market checked ‘and ped @id Diack silk #1; pure wool pace.) KS reduced to &: a Santrary Sev; aan able and ins' last night. upon ered at Marini’s Hall ence and Public Hygiene.” in response to the request of a large number of ntlemen. Hts distin- guished andie sed much ‘sratitiextion at the manne e hand! this qnes- W Hon of such local and ‘nations at im) spl al bargain. latest sty le aun «Carter's, Wear. pure woo WOO!, 10 tadies proof cloth rected 5 be bumerous with CHRISTYAS SURPRISES W the youths, boys and children on Christmas morning, if we may jndze from the immense quantities of clothing beng purchased for the young folks, by parents and <uardians, at the Boys’ Clothing House of B. Kobinson « Co, 999 Pa. avenue. This is demons uy very clearly that the public will patronize Wberally an e3- oe that sells first-class goods at mod- erate prices. t INSANE SOLDIERS COMING.—Major Wills, of the 8th infantry, and Capt. Kellogg, of the 5th vavalry, passed through Omaha Wednesday evening in a special Pullman car, having in ebarge of a strong guard six Insane prisoners from the Aleatri San Francisco, and one +n route forthe tasane asyiu ue ien 20 becaune- insane from ure. resulting Irom the severe duties of mitttary life on the trontic BLaxners.—Immense stock on hand, $2 $2.50, SS, Pup; bed comforis for $1 Nottingham curtain lace 5, and colored cashmeres 5, 5: ©, 65, 75.c from $5 to $25 cloth, for circulars and ks ‘Towson’s, 636 Pa. avenut ——— Don’t Miss the lust s ‘hieh e of oi painti ight, at No. 6 Pei vanla avenue, under Metropolitan Hotel. eS Syl be sold at any price to close. Auctioneer, Thdmas Dowling, CarrEts! CARPETS’ Wh aaer, elegant ‘new SOOTY Brick, houses Gn te tess | the west ide of Connecticut avenue, between Land M = ad ‘built in the best and most cmrenient CEILDREN'S mas BRAckinr set of aber rh ot See rege ewe Sore, No No, $1 Fea. | of faney Mast | THE CHR bonds or aan Eng, George | ‘MAS SEASQO: — Jonuson® (PR eentiyennnt Where To Buy Holiday Goods. pee May Ait rtand Lu srNagion ane — 3 § y ‘The trade, incident to the holiday Lage del —_—_ new fairly opened, and as usual, THE Srar's =. 3 advertising columns are a reliable directory to GEORGETOWN. Tes 2 aie wee OS and | Brrupixa AscoctaTiox.—At the seventeenth best for the least money, will call attention in thie 7 Usements as te ‘The pli fopab'- + eastomaryy we Column to new adver- pear. | > of piisiness of KEELER, fash- | tailor, is 1111 Pennsylvania avenue. H work in the best style, cuts and makes | English jackets, ladies’ overcoats and tae ulsters. Grove T. KEENE, the well-known 9th-street announces that he is ready to do ail kinds of work promptly for the holidays. E. G. Bart- rain, late of New Orleans, is with him, and they get up stylish suits. D & Co. continue to maintain the place ave so long occupted in the clothing trade. regular monthly meeting of the Twelfth Build- ing Association, held last night at’ Goddard's Hall, $1,360 was sold, being ten shares, at an average rate of $1.26 per snare. THE DASHAWAY CLUB held their weekly meet- ing at the usual place Jast night, a good audi- ence being present. The meeting was opened by prayer,after which Mr. Berry, the president, made Some introductory remarks. Addresses were made by Messrs. Belt, Eggleston, Reeside, Hilton, and Hart. Miss Gertriade Tribbey pre- sided at the organ, and Mr. Cumberland led the singing. GRaly.—There were no arr! ivals of grain and no offerings on ‘Change to- y have a stock of piece goods for custom or- EXAMINE stock and prices at Mvs, Whiting’s, which for completeness, elegance and | 10S Bridge street, before buying Christmas Bre cheapress, would be tel ents. ee 7, &c., Can be had véry cheap at C.C. BR BratR’s Scotch bakery is at 629 H street n_e.. CITY ‘Y ITEMS. vhere orders for the holidays will receive prompt attention. Scotch cake or shortbread beng 50 cents, and’ $1 a cake. Sugar buns, *AUG, _L. Wi.p & Bro’s. emporium of music, 723 7th street.n. w., can be found a large assort ment of musical novelties and presents for the holiday James S. Tornam, 425 7th street, joining Odd Fellows’ Hall, has, ‘for Christmas, toy trunks, ladies’ dress trunks, men’s sole leather and folio trunks, ladies’ and men’s satchels, traveling bags, shaw] straps, harness, robes, horse cov- ers, whips, &., &e. C.C, PURSELL, 439 9th street n. w., announces boo i all kinds, fine and fancy” stationery, bibles, prayer books, hymnals, fancy goods and games, Christmas and New Year cards. E. WHITAKER & Son, 941 Pennsylvania ave- nue, have made their holiday announcement. ‘Their assortment of holiday presents Is ve attractive, and an examination is invited. Their goods consist in Wt of elegant gift books, standard poets, family and pocket Bibies, prayer books, juvenile and toy books, albums, writing desks, Jewel boxes, glove and handker- chief boxes, if Cases, gold pee and pen- cils, pocketbooks, Swiss carved goods, &e., Christmas and New Year cards. A LARGE Lot oF CHRISTMAS CANDLES, ones and twos to the pound, will be found at the American Tea Store, corner of ith and | streets northwest. Cmevir Corrt—Leopold Lucha vs. Conne Mutual Life: Insurance Company Jury ¢ wid ee agree; eleven for plaintiff and one for de- fen ‘THE GREATEST PART OF THE ANNUAL CONTRACT for supplying Her Majesty’s Troop Ships with Champagnes has been awarded to Mr. Bollinger for his “ Dry” Extra quality, DURANG'’s RHEUMATIC REMEDY Cures rheuma- usm quickly, thoroughly and permanently, and costs but one dollar. Give it a trial. If you suffer with headache, Lodille’s Headache Specisie Will positively cure you. Deatn’s Door Stanps WIDE OPEN for those Lee suffer a Cough to “run on” until the iungs arate, or the wind-] meee and the bronchial ta become hopele: ssly diseased; but for all Who resort to Hale’s Honey of Horehound and Tar, in the early stages there is immediate rellef, and the absolute ce plea a permanent cure, Pike's Toothache D Hd cure Toothache in one W. S. TEEL, 935 Pennsylvania avenue, has minute, Sold by all Druggists at 25 cents. eo opened a large assortment of silk ha F ge efs, ef ‘on UPWARDS OF THIRTY YEARS Mra, Wins- oe ‘tined neces ilk and cael mien lines ‘Scothing Syrup has been used for children, WH. Hf. Crs: No. 11: It corrects acidity of the stomach, relieves wind colie, regulates the bowels, cures dysentery and diarrhea, whether arisin; ne from teething or other causes. An old and well-tried remedy. 2% cents a bottle, TO LADIES AND GENTLEMEN.—We wish to call attention to A. Fischer’s Chemical Scouring and Dyeing Establishment, No, 906 G street, near gth street. By promply adopting the ‘latest improvements, whether of American or Euro- pean invention, he is enabled to do his work in a manner not to be equalled by those not pos- sessing these facilities. Gent's sults cleaned for$2. N. B. ce curtains cleaned from $1 up to $1.50a window. Wool blankets from 50 cents to $i a pair, by cleaning a number a re- duction tn price, ' Satisfaction ¢ guaranteed. His ary cleanser removes se Spots effectually from any article, and careful pressing gives them an appearance as if newly mad SELL, Land M northwest, t ecatise Ss put down his prices, as will be seen by his adver. tisement. 919 Pennsyl ed down ali their Fre a t inducements in black and colored cashmere ties and offer er colored sil ev's hair, The “ Curr north tk import has for foitaay. presents dolls of every de: tion, spring and rocking horses, girls and boys’ velocipedes, sleighs.all Sizes; notions too numer ous to mention; wo musical boxes from 75; writing des’ and perfumery stands, China vases and orna- ments, work stands and fancy baskets. ASTRA intl Pennsylvania avenue, gives notice of closing out sales of fall and winter clothing. He has made a large reduction in overcoats, dress and business suits, worsted coats and vests and pantaloons. ‘These redue- tions have been made to force the sale of his stil large stock, unsold 01 ount Of the Dack- wardness of the season. attention is called to the following goods, have been Fine’ black eloth suits, its, boys’ overcoats Ror4au BAKING POWDER. dre: 001 suits, chil- S cape overcoats and ulsters, children’s and every-day suits. HEIBRUN, No, 402 ith street north-| RRR 00 ¥ ¥ A BL BAKING Is attention to his positive closin, ng out fe G8 Se AA z POWDER sale Of $15,000 worth of boots, gaiters and stip- | BR, 9 Q 3¥ AA b BAKING re gum boots and shoes, without regard | RB ‘oO ¥ Aa txun “pOWwDee BURCHELE, the grocer, 1332 F street. has if as goods Of unusual Variety, beauty and cl i Mess, TJ REED'S SONS, 1216 F street northwest, ABSOLUTELY PURE. havenia ‘ge assortment of candles and nuts, which they are selling five, six and seven pounds for a dollar. They also sell Maillard’s chocolate, Whitman & Son’s creams, Teys CONSUMERS should bear in mind that the in- parable “Hoysl” ta now the only Baning Po fue market cater’ fi rom Bure Gi nie Cream rowaer neaux's (Bordeaux) fruits. Goods guarantéed to | imported exclusively for this powder direct from the perfectly pure; no adulterated goods permit- | Y'icara ef Health: and by eauttet ohee ios ted Las ae establishmer we en 38 Dr. MOTT, New Xor ; Dr. BAYES, Boston ; SEYMOUR, 132 Bridge street, George- | Prof. GENTE, hin urn, B selling tars, mink sets, buffalo robes, &C., at very low ices for the hol ys. S. Thomas BEOWS, No. 121, Bridge street, NEVER CAKES, Georgetown, has just receive a large lot of NEVER JUMPY, ay good —_ aay, ae Clee oe the SEiap ° Olidays, in ladies’ an ents’ si and nen camieie hanakerchiefs, infancy boxes; combs, | WILL KEEP IN ANY CLIMATE, eS, pocket KS, &C., KC. Our readers who intend inaking holiday pres- | _S¢tl+eotr SOLD ONLY IN OANE ents will promt by a call at Messrs, WILLETT & RvorF’s, $65 Pennsylvania avenue. They have Creme OUT SALES all the leading styles of fashionable furs, suita- ble for ladies, misses and children; men’s, boys’ and misses’ seal caps, turbans and seal muf- Hers, gauntlets, &c., ac. DEEDS IN OF FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING. IMMENSE REDUCTION. OVERCOATS. FEE ee been | filed as follow: tal Jones. part of lot W. Dr Cassin etal., trustees, to of Threikeld’s addition to rgetown; $320, Andrew Williams to J. B. Ten lots 1, 30,31 and 32, of “Pleasant Ermine aoe pene ot hed 25—nelling now at 818 so0. M.M. Rohrer ét al. trustees, | Brine Eur now at $15 YT Gil $1,000, and lot 18—selling now at $12 Sq. 960, $1,0 . Clarke to F. E. Mid- lings now at $10 Weton, tot +B.” Sq. 425; $5,500. Lucinda Ander- sold for 12—selling now at $8 son to R. B. Francis, lot 14. sq. 122; $55.10. W. oe sold fox Rit poling now at a H. Harrison, trustee, to ‘Thos. L. Hume, lot 11 Seana eae See St Rp ney, & Hawkins’ addition to Georgetown; c. Chipman to T. J. Lazenby, 10t 3, op '. E. Middleton to Georgie D. To q. 425; $5,500. Horace Page to ‘Thos. DRESS AND BUSINESS SUITS. E. Waggainan, property in Georgetown; $4,000. | French Worsted. ....sold for pte a now at is ——— Elbeuf Cassimere. ‘sold for $20—selling now at #16 THE PRESS AT WILLARD'’s.—The formal open- | Harris Cassimere. $17—selling now at 813 in: os hands ¢ Pree for the stim in the ca- nee ne bs do. a 6—selling mows a pable hands o1 = Breslin & Cooke, was of Which some two and a esi partook of a is z Dilvof fare calculated to satisty the most exact. | Usion Ribbed do... sold for "88— pow ae 96 ing epicure. Gen. Sherman was called upon to preside by acclamation, and there was felicitous WORSTED COATS AND VESTS. speech-making by Messrs. cay. Hutchins, | French Worsted.....sold for 822—selling now at $18 Gobright, Carroll, Major Poore, Breslin, Sena- | English Disgonai do,sold for $20—selling now at ie tors Conover, Eustis, and others. Among others | Hinsdale Strip sold for $15—selling now at $12 present were Senators Hamlinand Gordon, Gov. | Riverside Wor Sold for $12—selling now at 38 Shepherd, H. J. Ramsdell, Hallett Kilbourn, Col. Boudinot, Win. Diekson, Col. Rogers. a M AT THE NATIONAL THEATER.—For the Christmas holiday: PANTALOONS. fold for $8.00—eelling mow at 3.60 Enelish Strive. anager Ford has made an accimneré sold for OW 2 engagement with Mi Bats Mayhew to pro- | Globe Millsdo... ‘sold a for $5 deer now x a3 duce her great play of “Miss,” which abounds Dobeonts i do. eold for 1 00—selline now at $3.00 in interest and tine scenic effects, showing life sold for $3.00—selling now at -sold for $2.50—selling new at 31.50 Special attention is peated to the colowi ‘ing Goods, which have been in proportior in the wilds of California. ‘This play has met with great success in Uhicago and the prinetpal ee ae ee and is sald to be t t of its kind if it proves only half as good oe hee been represented by the press, we will enjoy a Fine Black loti Suits, i rare Christinas treat. Ponts porenn fase asia Cults SEs Boys? Dress and Schoo! Suits. THE COURTS. Children's Cape Overcoats ana Ulstors. Cirevir CourtT—Jud, To-day, Bridget Fletcher ‘d Fletcher, action as to whether a deed clatmed to nave been executed by plaintiff's husband to defend- ant, Was given fora consideration (issues from fity Court); verdict that there was no con- sip ion paid for the deed. Abott Dow ning & Moran et al (omicers and directors of the Nb. Charlos © ‘ompany); On trial andar CovrntT—Judze Macd Yester MN x Cartter, Children’s Drees and Every Day Suits. | ‘These reductions have been made to force tk of my still immense stock, unsold on account 0 backwardness of the season. A. STRAUS, 1011 Pennsylvania Avenus, Between 10th and 11th streets. ter. decl9-tr Vs. PLS. & T. Co.; bill dis missed, Burgess; submitted. Gi- more Vv G hipaa; Stricken from the calendar. Smith vs. Robinson; demurrer allowed, with leave to amend in ten days. Dennis vs! Jo son: submitted. Metropolitan Savings bank ¥ decree ordered. Eblingham vs thine enlarged for taking complaina E. 8S. BARTRAM, (Late oy New Onteaxs, La) BARTORIAL EXPERT, AXD gt. Schlegel et al.; title a: Yested in compl inal ds trustec, and ord “TAILOR OF THE PERIOD. sale and report. Bersstein’s executors agt. Bernstein; sale contrmed provisionally aad now Ee referred to auditor. Bouvetagt. Harrison; mori- ze to secure deferred payments approved. ‘tcher agt. Shelley; pro confesso as to Shel- GEORGE T. KEEN, 414 Ninth street. rs ley and Beale; demurrer overruled with leave sep26-tr toauswer. Burch agt. Hill; bill dismissed costs, as to Appleby aud Edmonstona, PROBATE CoURT—Reyister Webster. Yesterday, Sophia Schalble was appointed administratrix of the estate of Gottfried Sehat- bie; bond $500. Estate of Elizabeth Chisholm; motion to sell insurance stock filed. Petition of R. W. Burehe, for letters te tea of with = awa ITE Sew i Re genrancosa if you use Ei s Susan M. Burche was file. rate of Louisa A most beautiful Winter Wheat Flour, or Devers; order pririn, rederick Spindier, cna AILL, administrator, to furnish additional bond in ‘The well-known Standard Family Flour of the Dis- $700, First and tual account of W. H. Clagett, trict, It is Teiior ian ever Was, and makes executor of Eliza M. Mosher; approved and ‘Rolle an ‘ag Hight an passed, Adjourned till to-day at 10 o'clock am. Bove. Sarees POLICE over Fuge Snell. ‘The al Dana Flours can be "bought at any ‘To-day, Frank Harris, harged with the lar- ceny of a Christmas tank continued. An- WHOLESALE DEPOT, a (SER 1st STREET aND INDIANA AVENUE. | derson Scott, assault on George C. Hodges; $20 Con: j oF thirty diss. Geo z ames old olorea oct2-3m WM. M. GALT & CO. man, assault on Harriet Jones, his wife; $1 an ‘TO-DAY, | personal bonds to peace. Margaret | (QPENED earcetioent of | Pedrick allas Mary hath a Frellaresced wo- SILK HAND! etd NEN DO. man, pleaded guilty to the larceny of a number from Davis’ store, on Market Space, Valued at $10; $20 or thirty days. Lucy Ashton alias Bundy, colored, larceny of alarge ILE A CASHMERE MI SILE AND CASED AND ONELNES. GLOVES. W. 3. TEX, paar 935 Pennsylvania avenue. number of articles of clothing from the house of Mr, John Decker, pleaded guilty and was sen- ABR ittt ele gaia toca gs ura SE tenced to three months m jut Dennis Sull!- Tish aon fa Shee fa | Xap. assault on Ellen Sullivan; $10 or thirt; = and bonds to keep t ee Elw: —— charged with maintaining a nutsance, ‘ann — —. office case: $5 or fifteen i. hn Robinson forfeited col- | favoral tore a = carrying &@ concealed weapon. ; He Peck, assat and battery on “Angevetta Al- | len with a razor, was sent to six months order to otice ra heay Eee) tow Priosgares ‘are “ae ares ore coer 1008 F etre ctn.w, = thas oe 8x0. i. George Johnson, larceny of a half maenoure; $5 6 ten days.’ John eels rein uh und white man, larceny of $90 eT in money from . Walsh; waived an aie Es and case went to the grand felt. 7 a ee committed. Albert Pusey, as- UF AUTORIN on Nobert Ambush while tn ouureh. pleut cE ae ; $10 or thirty days. Charies Toliver, ete), Wize sok expogure; $5, Wai, Davig and Martin | "yey low Sure; all "Feotly HOLIDAY HEISTMAS GOODS OF UNUSUAL VARIETY, BEAUTY AND CHEAPNESS. Rat arrangements are complete for the comfort o Ladies who desire to examine the stock and Prices. and I cordially invite them to do so. N. W. BURCHELL, decl9-3t 1332 F street. aa DRESS 3 GOODS, ¥ GOODS. _ | ___ HOLIDAY GOODS. |MPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. — A DISCOUNT OF TWENTY-FIVE PER CENT. ON ALL HOLIDAY GOODS FOR THE NEXT TEN DAYS. ‘Steck finest in the city. Examination invited. M. E, BOARDMAM, a worsted, ne Bie accl84t___ 629 15th st., opp. U.S. Treasury. s, Damask | No. 626 | No, 626 oor tnd Shectin r. Lirens, all ilankets, all sizes and a deat | ne SHOIeS ee Mareeiiles Spreade, all sizes, in choice patterns, ‘hose in want of choice do Well to ex- amine our stock before purchasing. E BRO. & CO., decl9-tr 1328 F at., near Ebbitt House. USEFUt HOLIDAY GOODS. Silk Handerchiets, 12% 20, 25, 37: rocad fandker-hiefe, 30 worth 75; Patten tnatiat dl Handicrctiels at coat ; Ladies’, Gent's and Children’ gHandkerchiefs.cheap ; G.oves, Hosicry, Notions, Seta and Scarfs, cheap ; Ornamental Prekents can be made out of our cheap ees Goods. Black Cashieres: a and C Silks at unusual low prices; ack Sk, BT OS to Nolbetter Souvenir for tho Holtlay Season than a present of one of onr nice Cloaks: Bruseele Carpets, a 80, cus Alls Ti A, 25, 30 deel tr EN. RAUB: TNs 709 Starke Bpnoe. NUTS! CANDIES! 8 LBS. CHOICE. CREAMS.. $1.00 BROKEN CAND’ 7 FRESH NUTS.. We sell— MAILLARD'S CHOCOLATE, WHITMAN & SONS CREAMS, TEYSONNEAUN'S (Bordeaux) FRUITS. Goods guaranteed to be perfectly pure. No adul- terated zoods permitted in our establit REED’S SONS, decl9-tr 1216 F street New. yormay ANNOUNCEMENT. E. M. WHITAKER & SON, No. 941 Pennsylvania avenue. Onr assortment of HOLIDAY PRESENT: we uublic wenerally, ooks, Standard complete, to w riends and the of Eleant Git ing in "Poets Family Juvenile and part ad &e. Chris and printing a specialty. (Cu=s HOLIDAY GOODS. $1.00 1.00 100 1.00 1.00 100 109 > 100 175 }0 pounds Atmore’s 1 d Nuts fo 6 a % Valencia ey 5 a Best Leg! 5 gallons Best N. ¥. Cider 1 gallon Catawba Wine 1“ NE. Rum. At . H. H. CISSELL’S, No. 113? Vth street, decl9-4t* Between L and M n. HOLIDAY GIFTS, Embracing Pastel Paintings by Browster and Drowa, Panel Pictures, Brackets, Easela, Card Re- gravings, Chromos, Candlesticks, Fine Imported Fancy Articles, Ke. Picture Frames made to order. aT MARKRITER'S, 626 E street, near 7th street. decl7-6t" PEBESENTS TO SUIT THE TIMES, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES, IN RUSSIA LEATHER, METAL, CANVAS AND WOOD BOXES, DESKS, PORTFOLIOS, POCKETBOOKS, CIGAR CASES, INKSTANDS, MATCH BOXES, CARD CASES, BASKETS, &c. PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, GIFT BOOKS, Cheap and Elegant. TOY BOOKS, Innumerable, at SOLOMONS & CHAPMAN'S, decl8-6t 911 Pennsylvania avenues ICE CHRISTMAS GIFTS, TWO NEW ORGANS WITH STOOLS, WARRANTED FOR FIVE YRARS, At the low price of $100 and $110 at L114 Sixth st, n. w., between L and M. dcl6-26" GovERztENs: | ¢ CO-OPERATIVE AS- SOCIATION, 1023 7th st. n.w. and 801 Hst. ne. Florida Oranges-hand eee i Meee He Commerce and other brands; Currants, Nuts, Prunes, Figs, Citron, &e.,&c. A’full line of Col- xate's Toilet articlen.” Ail eoods fresh and. of beet quality. Call for Christmas and Trade Circulars. Haxarine Cubs still open: 3. SCHOFIELD, Manager. (CHRISTIAN RUPPERT, Fos. 403 and 405 Seventh street now. TEMPLE OF #aNcy Goobs, Importer of all kinds of New Toys and Fancy Notions adapted for HOLIDAY PRESENTS. DOLLS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, SPRING AND ROCKING HORSES, GIRLS’ AND BOYS' VELOCIPEDES, SLEIGHS, ALL SIZES, NOTIONS too numerous to mention. WORK BOXES AND DRESSING CASES, MUSICAL BOXES from 81.50 to 875, WRITING DESKS AND PERFUMERY STANDS, HINA VASES AND ORNAMENTS, {WORK STANDS AND FANCY BASKETS. 83-Those who wish to avoid the large crowd usu- ally attending at the near approach of the Holidays Sane make their selection early, 50 a8 oa shims ONFISSERIE PARISSIENNE. ALEX'DRE ¢ GAUTHRO! 06 I Street n Between 8th and 9th ste., Washi ‘Manufacturer of fine French BO! a freshness and purity I defy any bois 8 jecl8-6t* Gus ‘T BARGAINS IN HUMAN HAIR GOODS, euitable for Holiday Presents, made of fi rat ality select hair. iful Hair Beal i 108500. Natural Curls. one length up. “Great variety or Puffs, Waves, invisibles, af the lowest rates, Gombings inade into nad puffs, 100. : also faded hair dyed tho acre PH. PHILIPPI’S manufactory, DB Goons FOR HOLIDAY PREs- Black Bilk Velvet, 27 to, wide, @5 up. Handsome Black Silke, 81 0) Galored Bilke from 81 Gp. Black and Colored EE ning Goods, Crapes and oe Veils. Geen ‘Drese Goods, fi Ladies’ Beaver and Diag dies. Gentlemen an iefe, ncolloped and embroidered, colored and pla, Ladies and Gentlemen’s Sik Handkerchiefs. Ladies and Gentlemen's Scarfs and Ties. Ladies’ Flannel Skirta, fashionable colors. Broche and Woollen Shawls. Hosiery, Gloves, Perfamery. Ke. & decl8-6t 8. E. Corner 9th a EPwy F. BROOKS. Fifteenth street, CORCORAN BUILDING. HOLIDAY PRESENTS. FANCY DROP LIGHTS and SHADES: algo, NEW 8TOCK OF PATENT BRASS and PORCE- LAIN OIL LAMPS, all of the latest Patterns and Style of Finish. Sole Agent for the sale of Mesars, Mitchell, Vs & Co.'s Celebrated GAS FIXTURES. A large stock on hand. 82 Guarantee entire satisfaction. Agent for Dr. Colbur’s EVAPORATORS. dec18-tr HoEmay GOODS. _ GENUINE MONOGRAM KID GLOVES 2- BUTTON, S5c., S BUTTON, Aes 10, 1. a ‘BUTTON, a N81 55. i f the above mak ene of the Céletrated Jugia (bast) RID GLOVES ust received, in street and evening derod , Linsn © HANDKER- OMIEES at be Bey 9380 gbc., 06, and Te, cach. SILK HANDKERCHIEFS from 25c. to $2 each. Hakfa. Embroidered Hakfs g Mabie Fanoy Box Hakie. cic, ete a lowas the lowest. NOVELTIES in FRENCH MILLINERY, receiving every day, at Mrs. J. P. PALMER'S, 1107 F st. nw. bot Vth and 12th sts. Soeee ESSRS. M. W. GALT, BRO. & CO.'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. dec’ ENTIBE STOCK or DRY GOODS AT AND BELO! Ww COST, a BRODWEAD'S, Between 12th and 13:h’streets. par HOLIDAY GODS, Pe oe ies, C+ an is, lerwear. at. me PH meee aime i sacl and manne AY FI oni Thcharerst piloco, would do well (o call ail satya 1005 F st. betwen Vt oa 25KL ate iid, Gloves, Rib- owels. Napkins, elvets, Cushmeres, ael7-tr D. iS & COlS [Feat HBatcrraimgtee ter tue tionaaye. La Sam. toll BL decl0-tr L. SUMNER, 812 93 gt. pw. | DECORATED rorrery \ AND PORCELAIN, | Especially adapted for HOLIDAY PRESENTS. Our display is now ready, and we respec fully invite our friends and sojourners to examine our stock at their earliest convenience, and we s! times xive them our best attention. M. W. BEVERIDGE, (Late Webb & Beveridge), declétr No. 1009 Pennsylvania ave. Hormay GooDs. ‘We have just received Five Hundred Dozen LINEN AND SILK HANDKERCHIEFS for Ladies and Gentlemen, in Fancy Boxes, covey imeach box, price from $1.00 up to ‘Sebo per per CLOAKS, FINE SILES VELVETS, iaeee ‘Stock in the oS ga de W. W. BURDETTE & 00., decl4tr Wos. 923 oth st. and 706 Kst. n.w. GER ror cmsrms. §P5 TOY TRUNKS, Ladies’ Dress Trunks, Men's Sole Leather and Folio Trunks, Ladies’ and Men’s Satchels, Traveling Bags, Shaw] Straps, Harness, Robes, Horse Covers, Whips, &c., &c., at low prices for cash, at the Prac- tical Manufactory of JAMES 8. TOPHAM, 4265 7th street, joining Odd Fellows’ Hall. REPAIRING. Trunks Covered, and Trunks and Soe thor- oughly Repaired by good Workmen: lecl3-tr UITABLE HOLIDAY PRESENTS. TZ Ihas vee with epeial barca pe returned from New Seal 3) in SACQUES, 8 883, "$100, $125, $150, $175, Fur-lined CIRCULARS ana beget 875,3100. MUFFS and BOAS, in all the leadin: Migees’ and Children’s SACQUES, $4; ‘Sets 81 to ewATS | for — Youths and Children, Buy 8, elegant carved handles, $2.50 to 85. B. H. STINEMETZ, decl3+tJan3 _ 412371 Pennsylvania ave. OOKS OF ALL KINDS. FINE AND FANCY STATIONERY. BIBLES, PRAYERS BeORS HYMNALS. 'Y GOODS. AND GAMES. CHRISTMAS AND SEW YEAR CARD: Cc. C, PURSELL, decl2-2w 422 9th st. n oEmay Goons. BARLOW'S ART GALLERY. 1225 Pennsylvania avenue. If yon want to make your friend a present, buy only the original—never ive imitations. We keep nothing but orizinal and genuine PAINTINGS, ENGRAVINGS, SILK VELVET FRAMES, &c., and offer them as fos aa any house in the States for the same quaity. decl2-Jw pLEasaNT VALLEY WINE 60. EXTRA DRY CHAMPAGNE, Quarts, $12; Pints, 314. Gi. uve &CO. DRY VERZE. EXTRA DRY, $24. BOUCHE, ‘FILS & CO. DRY VERZENAY, 320.50 Do. 2 NAPOLEON'S CABIN} CALIFORNIA BRANDY, $1 per bottle. Do. PORT, 50 ceats per botile. BASS & CO. PALE INDIA ALE. YOUNGER'S SCOTCH ALE. Superior OLD SHERRY WINE, $2.50 per gallon. CORDIALS of all kinds. OLD. DB Mt ed OLD BRANDIES, qualities, at low prices. THOMAS RUSSELL, decl1-3m 1213 Penn’ avenue. Homma PRESENTS, RADBURY PIANOS, BRIDE ‘ESTEY ORGANS. New and full Stock at the LOWEST, RICES, snd on th easiest TERMS, | PRICES, snd on the c TERY raed to marcha SAND! ERS & Fray, ites Soares TID 1 Penn’a acenue, Washi decll-Im 15 N. Charles st., OLIDAY Goons. invited to call and examine one oh ce st attractive stocks of HOLIDAY are marvel if enene and cigennre 00 ri ere peat varity of #0 aes Lester fear Forioise Shell, Japanese and nese stone beautiful collection of Alinton ‘hes, batt plain and Boum Gus stock of OHRISTNAS) CARDS was never 80 F attractiv cy Stationery. ha este ed and Toy Books re. in every atyle, @ and gree. '. H, & O. H. MORRISON. 75 Penn’a ave. nt. onally” fersorrasy fea 4 chet ae ee Reet ee BOXES, ic. | is selected in Be EAECS ‘EA! sata dak ADHONZH INK STAND PAINTED and EM- AUNTS sud CHESS. wv the regular retail BS Boconth bt. [SHFUL PRESENTS. etna Qotare and Cat, Bows, Linen and Canton Flannels, Gloves, Suspendera, brellas, Press Goode, Bbawi, Shirts, Geclétr Corner hand F sts. southwest, ceivers, Velvet Frames, Porcelain Paintings, En- | —Ho) = | ompay FURs. deelT-1w HOLIDAY GooDs. __| DAY GooDs.— FANCY GOODS for te Hy 1 Jow. det | POF 905 Pennsylvania avenue. HOLIDAY GOODs. ELeeanr HOLIDAY PRESENTS = EBBIIT HOUSE DRUG STORE. I bave made extensive prep: ns and have now on hand an unrival'ed assort a FANCY GOO} se EB, No. sii’ aa SEAL SAC mi for the hing H, os that are coe Atl length mare thistrpasced for Variety of styles and reason ' TBH CLRCUT ARS RMAN COLOGNE is ack oniadead ta BOY'S AND MISSES’ SEAL TURB. moderate eam Tench square! Fresh stock at low prices. ffoppered bottle, and is wuarnatted to give satisiao- tion. “It is perfection, te say the least. SEETT © SEP. Give me @ call and yon shall not rozre: or ama KR. K. HELP STINE, LARGE ASSORTMENT OF GOLD AND Dervecmr Unpen Enorrt Hover, SILVER WATCHES, IX MEN'S, Lapres —“*2S* ___ Corner 24th and F ates, AND BOYS’ SIZES, AT VERY Moprratr WP ™- BALLANTYNE & so} | PRICES. BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS, decl7-tr . W. GALT, BRO, & CO. | £28 Seventh strect. wal GIFT BOOKS. Xx UsIcaL. N jj ‘TES, Piano Covers, 8 mene M and lowest prices, at a. _dectT-2w* ouway Goons. ENTS FOR THE BOSD AS glponceraynic PIANOS and 3: Chrom: NOB, #5; PIANOETTES and es to $6; Embroidered| to $20; Musical Instra-’ ical Toys and Novelties, in teat variety » | From original drawings, cand Story. Tustrated. OVETTIES AND PRES- | * “ ae by Soatt, Burns, aod Rameay rated cyclopadia of Poe brary of British P. Art, by ¥ Or Conta. Tiustrates erated ‘L WILD & BRO’, otra Enronium oF M 723 Seventh si G88 Bevent DOUGLASS, Trimmed Bi pape and oo terete pail HDRFS. for ladice. and ° . TAPANERE G0) DS, LACE SCARFS. F. th Street, St. Cloud Building, BOWs, RULE FLINGS. and a large variety of Fancy Goods, at Vex Low Prices. ecl7-tr 6: 25'D seveet USICAL PRESENTS FOE oI SPECIAL M HOLIDAYS, om TH ELLIS & CO., 937 wee at MENCIS ND euch as the famous Weber in the world: Behning, Emerson. Vose &' Bone and J. & C. and New England Orzans, zane Covers, Piano Stool y-bound Music Boo sletatlaphomes: American Citherns and Harps, Music Folios, Music ora Violins, Banjos, tt fos, rs. Hermoni AMINE OUR HOLIDAY PRIC: | Spode MIXED 16 = XE} MI FR ANTE! NC and we guarantee decl7-6t E MUSCAT! LEOHONS Our stock is large. fresh and care! Special rates to clubs and fest: JEROME F. + INDUCEMENTS TO PURCHASERS Penn. ave. or Ein the citys. Pianos; the best! HOLIDAY GooDs. Fisher Embroidere: $ eee | tian Orguinetts, Trampet- ASSORTMENT LaRG AND PRICES RIGHT. VARIED, Accoriedns, LADIES’, YOUTHS axp GENTLEME CHILDRE find something to suit their tastes, as well ag purses, at decis DOUGLASS? I joLway ‘PRESENTS =e FOR GENTLEMEN. E CURRANT ‘H PRUN Latest stvies Silk Hats, 185 5 and Soft Felt inte 81.5) to § a ihe a specialty Of Gente Doles Tog sin and Castor Glover, fur tops. and Red U aera les Pricés Hose; g Surrenders, Mufters, arts, plain and fancy colors, Hc. to $1; Tm Scarf Pins, Sleeve Buttons: et, Long Searts, 80c.; Lin. Collars dz ; sik ‘Hokie, Spring Stocks, Napoleon Tie rs’ Hats, Gloves, Scarfs, Ties, Hakts, Sooke, &. IS’ “POPULAR ONE PRICE STORE,” Ea 920 7th st., vet Land Satisfaction. JOHNSON & ( Masontc Temp: GO2 9th st. ye FEGAN, Pailiy Wike WN LIQUOR STORE. af 305 veh st. n.te.g one door above Pen ave in st0i Te families ors othe extensive stock of DE OKATED CANDLEs, CANDLESTICES axp SCONCES, MANTEL CLOCKS, OPERA GLASSES, Ere. Tam receiving daily invoices of new Goods for the wroaclins holideys, to which 1 cal We attenti | Fay patrons and the pul ea = door above Penn. aye. fully ask the patronage Pure ae curten Jt Wangs 3: ae Loe, Valley, a ceuxen, taw es, ‘spark rer & Co., Lonis sooner an ran achas: Heldsleck Ghar. | _aocs-tr 945 Penn’a avenue. _ Hepes, 2y theningie| feat case ieee ete a FINE JEWELRY and SILVERWABE, Rp HOLIDAY PRE: We offer great inducements to cash purchasers in | kinds of | FINE JEWELRY, DIAMONDS, AT PRIVATE SALE. Loan AND Comission BROKERS, decls tr Prine wey tor € ISTMAS PRESENTS, at BENRY WINKER SD) 90 SE nw. ‘TS. | AT Howanp's, Corner 7th and L streets northwest, WATCHES, | CLOCKS, &c ¥OU CAN BUY | 14 pounds New Currants for... | 16 pounds Old Currants for. | 5 pounds best Lerhorn Citron for. | 64s pounds London Raisins (double crown), 5 gallons celebrated Rochester Cider 8. GOLDSTEIN & 00., N.E. cor. 10thand D sts. 719 We have Sust smoriment of Fi daily, at CHE BOXES, very low prices, al for ladies and ieee ake Ge — KID GLOVES, FLINGS, et: { decl4-1w HOLIDAY Goops, nts, and are oARANESE. ,G00D8, WORK BOXES, JEWEL Plain and Fancy Hemstitched, Fmbroidered and | Lace HANDKERCHIEFS in great variety. at Colored, oo 4 Initial HAN) ee misses, al | | We desire to Sik es tw | HANDRERCHTEES: most of them ee 33, in | lots at very low prices, at rt f 6 G | ee ae SALOME RALAO RES ER. | lid ether niyelion fs Nort eae oe , in great variety, at For all kinds of HOLIDAY ODS at t Market Prices, yo to 0008 a Howes 719 6 pounds choice French Cand: 6 pounds Mixed Nuts. laced on onr counters an El . ANG ¢ “Y GOODS <nitable for Holtaay | 8 Pounds Rio Coffee, Teceiving additions to the same | 14 pounds Brown Sugar. decl0-Im 719 Mariet Space, cor 8th st. —_—_ —_——— Aone ¥ PRESENTS. WATCHES, DIAMONDS, JEWELRY. {SILVERWARE, &e. R35. : , ete., in Sroat “ane at | Davis’. P. pacantere, Loax BRoxes AND JEWELER, 1417 Penna. av., near Willard’s Hotel. GEORGETOWN ADV MTS: ial attention to our ver RCHTEDS of all kinds, We ‘0 thonsand (2,000) dozen foe FARMERS AND ECHANICS’ NA- iS TIONAL BANK. eerwialinas Real Lace SCARFS, BARBS, BOWS, me: ENDS, OnGETOWS, D. C., Dec. 19th, 1878. The Board” Or rectors of this _ ba Sais day Seclered Dividend of 4 per cent. out of the earnings for the past six mouths, ee on and afte WAGED ‘ab. sz wligd dee2C-f,2 4k, Cashier. FANS, S\SHES, bows Be ie Rs. WoL IDAY PRESENTS. DAVIS”. K VERY LOW PRICES. Sets $3, $4. $5, to #10. 719 Market Space, Real Rete, $21. "Mink Sete, $14 to $25, Corner 8th st Buffalo Robes, lined and inlined. IMMENSE Bt Colored 4s dozen LADIES of all kinds—Ki Cloth, ies, Gents and. Baie Fine BA | NOUTINGHAM © 30, 37, 50, C0 1878 HOLIDAY SEASON, SUBSTANTIAL HOLIDAY PRESENTS EIVED THIS WEEK. All can be suited, from a Silk cents, toa Silk Dress, Cio Cloak or Broche Shawl. Colored Sik Handkerchiefs Colored Silk Handkerchiefs. Sik Handkerchi al Silk Green | Colored Silk Hundkerchiefs Colored Silk Handkerchiefs. HANDKERCHIEFS IN FANG % dozen Fine Handkerchiefs in « fancy box Fine Handkerchi 3¢ doxen Fine Handkerchiefs in a fancy box 4g dozen Fine Handkerchiefs in a fancy box. W. F. SkyMovR, _deci9.4t? 00 Ste, Grovgetowns 132 Bri 1878 ]{°=1Pax Goons. {ust received a largelot of Dry @oods and TABLE FOR THE HOLIDAYS, and Gent's Handkerehse fs, We hav | Fancy au STOCK OF HOLIDAY GOODS } ike, , lannels, Horie and Undersear in great variety, atl bo decline, and wi il be wold cheap for Cass. Call and amine my = ‘THOMAS BROWN’ No. 121 By idge st , Ceorgetowns STABLIS! D- E Lt cette 2a are: ihe, ti toe Goma Ww. salma Prewrca Stzam Dremxa axp Soounmne EstaBi ‘LisHMENT, ‘tnoeths Ik Handkerchief, 1234 only iets iefs in u fancy box. Jefferson st., near 49 Jetereon ster ten Gooner TIALED HANDKERCHIEFS. LADIES’ INT Everything jon theses }: dozen in a fancy box for 81.50. attended to. The of Carpets Dragmets Sak dozen in a fancy box for $2.25, Blankets a n gents’ in a fancy oa for $3. ‘work sent far and Feturned. free 0 fot aoe Ladies = ‘ponte’ eel oe erchiefe | Orders by mail and express promptly attended from 25 cents. Address as AND GENTS’ GLOVES astor Beaver. Rayner, Dogskin, Lisle, Bucksitin, ete. Misses FANCY y JOSIERY. MOET, Sue RIAL LACE, new siock, 25, | OPPOSITE NORTHERN LIBERTY MARKET OARPET: dette oat at acto reas COLORED CASHMERES fashionable. every color that is | Cor, Sixth Street and New York Avenue, BLACK AND COLORED SILKS. Black Silks, best makes, 75, $1, $1 25, $1.50, $1.75, $2. BLANKETS, os ae: 5 OXE Tmmente stock, from $2.50 ver pair; 83,8250, $4 oe BOLE ©. M. TOWSON, ONE DOLLAR 636 Pennsyleania avenue, WILL BUY declitr Wine pur yo THE HOLIDAys. We bave not yed_sn an and ried stock of F, GOODS and - EURDEED EEET Neots Sertoues, Te Fase SreDreGn, ie HUSDRED FEEr ILLUSTRATED BOOKS of the sea- RED oh chest JUVESILE and YOY BOOKS, Eas: >. 4 _decl3-tr ppd. American. PLasina Caltbs, CHESS) DOMINOES, CHECK. ‘The FINEST STA’ Y a lo oe = Penn. Gve-and LER st. o WORSTED SS five Fro? THE HOLIDAYs. Large and rich variety of Novelties in FANCY ana IONS, SUSPENDERS, CARD and CIG: selection of JAPANESE S285 and Russian Leather FANS, WORK BAS. | Ghateaoane HANDY Racal ww SRESouTERA 14 ERED SLIPPERS. SLIPPER Ca! WILLET & LIBBEY’s, Al SRA TAROT inet septee OPTOSITE NORTHERN LIBERTY MARKET, superior at MRS. SELMA RUPPERT'S, * 614 Sth strect, Cor. Biath Street and New Fork Avenue, delice Opposite Patent O tive. decks