Evening Star Newspaper, December 27, 1878, Page 4

"THE EVENING STAR. FRIDAY. «++. December 27, 1878. The Weather. INDICATIONS TO-DAY. Orrick or Cuter SiGNaL eer WASHINGTON, Dee. 27, 1873, For the Middie Atlantic states and south- ern New England, faliing barometer, possibly preceded by rising at ‘“Rastport, fhereasing northeast to northwest winds, cloudy weather, possibly with snow, clearing away in the south- frn portion, with rising barometer Friday Bight. The rivers will continue falling, RANGE OF THE THERMOMETER. ‘The following Is the readings of the thermom- Ster at the Signal Office during the day: 7 a. m., ‘AS; 7:35 a. M.. 21°; 12 midday, 25°; 2p, m., 23°; maxinwn, 29°; mintmum, 22°. ‘LOCAL NEWS. ‘To-Night. fa*y Mayhew as Amusements, &c.. Ni al Theater. — Miss Street lamps will be lighted at 5:10 p.m., and extingulshed Oa Nash, the engineer on the steamer Wavwasett at the time she was burned on the lower Potomac, some years ago, died suddenly as day, at Alexandria,Va. ed child was found by Mr. Ed- yard. on T, between 7th and yesterday viewed the re- S of Aaron White. a colored man, who has watchman at the wharf 0! the avating Company, near the mouth James creek, and who was accidentaily drowned in the canal Wednesday afternoon, 1. The coroner gave a certiti- ally drowned.” ntioned in yester John W. Dn as a witness bef ting? w Drew, the well-known druggist, corner t and the avenue. Masson's Christmas achers of the public oral | eh, to com 1 OF Jai ave been cranted to severe It found b: The wi rs ed also by th Christmas Celebratiouy. ong the pl the public schoo! teachers by their puplis none ht than the one that oceun on Monday last In the room of Miss Flora ( principal of the Lee bullding, on T street, 3d. Totlet a ne; , Hower bask &e., to the number or more. were presented to Miss C, rls of her scuool, 1 Orphans’ Home, were male happy on distribution of toy pres- ntiful tree, in the Of the board of . and other friends of the institution presents were sent from Philadelphia by ls of Miss Heacock, the well-knowr nt matron, who presided on this hap out SO Inmates now, he members of the Whitney Avenue Union school, with their parents and leasant chapel at the Whii- ney avenue entrance to the Soldiers’ Home. 0: Christmas eve. ‘In addition to two Christmas trees and thetr loads of cornucopias and pres- ents, a Christmas concert exercise appropriate to the oceasion was presented by the school. A large arch, ten feet long, with the sentence, “His Name Shall Be Called Wonderful,” was suspended above the front of the platform, with an illuminated star 20 fnehes in diameter rest- ing on the center. A curtain across the rear of the platform covered a beautiful cross six feet high, covered with evergreens and white and colored flowers furnished by Mrs. Cammack, a teacher in the mission. After an exercise ‘by the infant class, in whieh the little ones acquit- ted themselves creditably, a concert exerci entitled “4 Night of Wonders” was pre- Distribution of presents trom the tree folic the offerings for the chapel fund were broucht ferward, and the meeting closed amid Christ- ma ‘and good cheer. the ath street M.E. church the Sunday scheol had thelr Christmas festival last night, at which a large tree, laden with presents, (some for the teachers.) was lighted, and after interesting exercise distributed, ‘THE COLD SNar- four to tive inch the river shores, by our butchers and provision dealers: ering the harvest. Na laid upon it, exe nel in the tra andria ferry boats, which still run, although with some difficulty, but the W. W. Corcoran has ceased her trips to Mount Vernon. The matls of the Mount Vernon route, on the Maryland side of the river, are carried by a tug-boat, and those of the Virginia Side by stage. boats are ly ing idle. Says: The river cont! to be covered with ice as faras the eyecan reach. The Washington ferry boats and the river boats continue to run as usual, except the City of Washington, which has dis” continued her trips to Cuaptico. The schoone- Sarah Cullen, with coal from this port for Jer- Sey City, is frozen in at Glymont schooner Alfred Bral retown for Providence, is ashore on the Kettle Bott from Westmoreland cou ‘aptain Newell, was conside red at Washington yesterd: ons are for & par Howard Un Christma: by Mission Sunday ted. rably All the indi- of navigation. jury In the case of 4 itled in the ‘hat the said about six the fifth a wound ived at the f Of 9th street and Penn- tay ity of Washingion, t wound of the head, tn- pistol tn the hands of Samy ed in an €5 S. Coombs cat: O'eleck p. r. ¥ hind that and not and Mr. A. B. ton for a writ of Williams, have prepared a petit habeas corpus, with a view of having one of the Judges fix ball, and they will present { to-mor- row. It ts generally supposed that on the pris. oner being brouzhi out he will be released on bail, ‘The case fs regarded by the bar gener- ally as not above the grade of manslaughte Bid many look on It as Out of accidental ‘om. acide. —<—__. BEWARE OF THE Botti e.—About 11% o'clock Jast night, cries of police were heard fron Breg restaurant, on Pennsylvania avenue, betwee! and 4+ streets, by OMicers Farrer and Middleton, who hastened to the saloon and there found a man by the name of Adam Line- bach, who had been struck on the head with a bottle by aman named James McGowen, who made his escape before the arrival of the ofti- cers. Dr. Ball was called in and dressed Line- bach’s wounds. ———__ Lixcots Corset, No. 1, Order of American Union, has elected oficers as follows: President, William H. Decker; vice president, George W. Geodell; “secretary, ‘Thotnas Thompson: as- sistant secretary, J. Biddle; treasurer, William Rutherford; marshal, W. 8. ‘Fletcher; assistant marshal, N. T. Hayes; inside sentinel, W. R. Snaith; ou CLOSING OvT.—Selling off very cheap—all of Our very beautiful dress goods, ail of our cloaks, all of our pure wool biankets. Every our dry goods must be sold. Carter's, 711 Mar- ket Space. Cloaks trimmed with sttk, ¢1 trimmed wita velvet. Pure wool blankets from. $2.50 to $12. Cloth for boys’ wear; pure wool, reduced to 50e. Lace for curtains ‘trom 25¢. to #1. Ladies’ wool 'S, Silk finished, 59¢,—4 or, A Woman Bapiy Bcxwep.—Florence Wash- ington, a colored woman, while intoxicated Wednesday evening last, ‘at house 34 1301 street, south of Pennsylvania avenue, was badly burned by ber clothes taking fire, tn what Manner ts not known. She is reported to be ta & critical condition, Dr, Wallace ls rendering medical ald, Pxror to taking our annual inventory we will Ofler Our entire stock of carpets ai factory prices—15, 15, 25, 30, 7, 45, 50, 55 cents; floor Olicioths, all widths; Nottingham curtain lace, 2, 30, 37, 58 cents; blankets and comforts. To! Sen's, 636 Pennsylvania ave., sout e, near 7th st.—Adot. — W. H. & O. H. Monatson have the largest and Most attractive stock of New Year's cards and holiday goods to be found in the city, t ‘The East Washington and Capitol Hill improvement Organization. — ‘The citizens of East Washington interestedin| Where To Buy Holiday Goods. ‘the movement to promote the interests of that As usual in the holiday season, THE StaR’s section of the city, met at MeCauiey's Hall, 209 advertising columns are a full and reliable di- Pennsylvania avenue gout heast, last, evening, rectory to heads of families where to buy the and there was a large attendance, with Dr.C.C. best for the least money. We will Sox presiding and Messrs. H.C. Kirkwood and eordnuel for oan days yet to call attention in W. E. Creary as secretaries. this column to new adve mts as they THE COMMITTEE OF ON ; E HUNDRED appear. , met at 6 lock, and the sub-comumitiees were | “At MinpURN’s PHARMACY, 1429 Pennsylvania announced. avenue, are found all sorts of fancy toilet. aru- Ex-Senator Cragin, from the committee on | eles, perfumes, &c. Milburn keeps soda and resolutions, reported a series, which were acted | tineral waters on draught all the year. nN. as follow were adopted. | ‘Tyg NATIONAL Save DEPOSIT ComPANY, New a i York avenue and 15th street, have fire-proof cretary of the general committee ai and damp-proof vaults. Bonds, silver-ware, chairman of each snb-comamittee be ¢x-ofi-i | or other securities, and ali kinds of valuables inembers of the coriunittee on legislation. and | gre received on depostt. that It shall be the duty of the said committee | ~The best glasses at a low price at H. H. Mew- to take care of. present to, and urge upon C ven's, the optictan, 453 Pennsylvania avenue, gress all matters of general interest to the 5 corner 4% street. ern section of the District: and furthe Mt: HaMILton, 993 Penn: said committee cause to be prepared and intro- | inform the ladiesot Wash duced in Concress a bill to So amend the law Niding for the appointuient of the Commis- | stoners for the District of Columbia as to e one of said Commission’ be appointed Washing THE CHRISTMAS SEASON. yivania avenue, ston that they have stablishinent. “Walk silk and velvet LBISCHM ANN & Co.’8 compressed y 5 ‘on, east of th and extract of grain, which is a natural d is the very thing for cake bakin. 11 your cast-oif clothing to your secure additional imyro: fo ascertaln | own advantage at Jvusti’s, No. 619 D a Whal proportion of the mouey expended inthe | northwest, or braneh store. 405 9th street District si une 2, isil, has been expended Ceres s the Minnesota patent St. Louis fancy wheat flour, an at any first-cl: jour, tent, a mest bea ak Golden Hill four can be bo grocery store, or at the w east of the Capitol, and what was the fair reasonable proportion of such exgenditures, What would be the proportion of mon pended and to be expended for improvetwents | sale depot of Ws. M. GaLr & Co., corner during the current fiseal year that should be | street and tndica sues expended east of the capitol: to ascertain the NCIS MITLER, 209 9th street, 1s the whole- kind, extent, location, and eost of Improvement ‘ inert: GOA eee ee needed east of the Capitol, and 0 report. such The trade suppited tn lors to heer = i = Leora bere far- | suit at prices. Empty p: ves Te- ther, that it be the duty of said committee to | feenea at wen Yous grees ree of all matters reliting to sirect ec ments.” , ‘The third resolution provided that the com- | “Washington Market, Fctail Prices. mittee on the Congressional library: st = 2 D. do. porter: the location between ist and and Bstreet south. In lieu of unis as adopted, as follow That the com- urge the location of the lib of the blocks of ground immedi! north, @ east or the ; hat the committee shail express for either one of these toeatith the other, but shall confine thelr and exclusively to securing the site pees a building adjoining Lard, Saltie. peck; Pears, 40¢. Le ft th the Capitol g election of the j estion or intert: tutions were adont- hall be the duty of and parks to as priate and needful | tain what isapp ot in r per qt. 40% 19 of money has ‘been expended inctuding st a has purpose for thee fc nd he much of st opristt | determined to expend east of the Capit: n th tent, and Locati d parks e nal ( uty of On ertain the number ins laid to the J the Capitol, -Ize Of those lald to” Capt . ary UO prov pls for that part « ‘Phe Poor at the Almshouse Remem- lion to the stand-pipe on bered. tosecure an adequate o the WASHINGTON ASYLUM, Dec. 26, 1573. round out Ceptvol Bin er It Sitor Star: T been requested by the inmates of this almshouse and hospita! to beg you that you will give, Ina few words, expres- sion to their gratitude towards the numerous pubile and private citizens, ladies and children, Who by ther liberality bi ‘bristtmas to them a festival of unprecedsited delight Hon. Josiah Dent, Hon, Thos. B. Sq. Commissioner . Hood and ladies, bE. B. , and ladies. Mr. Dougherty, C .at the head of a ladies’ ¢ ation from Rev. Mr. Sieeie’s Episcopal Church, have cheered the recipients by their presence and anpropriate address and quite a numberof business men and pri gentlemen contributed sumptuous donatioas, Whilst officials and employes vied to do their share for the happiness of the 35 children and over 100 invalids, a ou will add largely to it if you allow a si ace in your paper 19 say that if the blessings pieats give s pleasure to the donors, the lattter may tainly derive great satisfaction from the f that never before such a Christmas ¥ in this institution, and that t in it which does not wish fe their benefactors. T am, With * During the a ion on the fifth resotution, Mr. Silas C. Clark referred to the West End having been the favored spot ever since Cook Shepherd, Mullet eruder and Browa, living west of ith street, were appointed 1 governing power. There are 32,00) people in | BLP that section and 101,000 In the east. Trwas not to be wondered that the improvements were mostly made in that section. ‘The sixth resolution was adopted, as follows: ll be the duty of the committee on sewerage to ascertain what amount of money as been expended for sewers in the District since June 1, ist, and what proportion thereot 1 seer east of the Capitol; what happropriated for sewers during the current fiscal year, and what proportion thereof It 1s determined shall be expended east of the Capitol and to prepare a complete sys- tem of sewerage for that portion of the District. The seventh resolution was amended so 2s to Tead as follows, and adopted: ualization of assessments a a heart reward to ecifully, Parurz, Intendant. and as near as possible (ist) te if any, the people of Es! ad to z District vernment Affairs. hi pay sinc liable to Commissioner S.L. Phelps is quite sick in bed, suffering from a combination or chills and ner Vous prostration. He was able, hoi day to sign about fitty warrants for c their just proportion; (2d) how many and w Gitices lave been awarded to the peopie ot expenses, ton since suffrage was whol: Street lamps have been erected and lichted Dt ) Whether the fact th: forthe first time on Christmas night on 1314 Pepaltures have heretofore been street, south of Pennsylvania Tats k eto made by residents of other ality has for along time had a bad name for Distriet has had and is now havin peace and order, and it was thonght. by the po- ba rial ble to Past Washington 7 | lee atid District authorittes that a litte cas. penditures for improvements kind | jj to ave of ing effe > in and character of the improv Milgnt have es clviltzing em en tants the The executive committee was authori rent suitable rooms for the use of the ja~ Uon and its committees, the rent of watch shail hot exceed €25 per month, and ta emaloy 2 clerk, &¢., a8 it may deem’ necessiry; aud ‘ompushment of the purposes Ste condition of membership {s to be the pay of an admission fee of $1. The resolutions as a whole were then ad opt Mrs. Briggs was relieved from service, at own request, on the committees to which she had been appointed, except that on the Con- gressional library. Messrs. Hovey and Clarke were added to tne assessment and water committces. =Mr. Browning offered a resolution th Comuittee on ‘improvements conter w Commissioners in reference to petitionins Con- gress to rebuild the bridge over the Easter: branch destroyed by the British in 1s!4; ad: spied THE GENERAL MEETIN Was calied to order by Dr. Cox. Mr. Amos Hunt offered 2 resolution of than Mys: of Fé in the plored man, na: arraigned on the charge with intent to kill Flor- ence Washington, and was committed for a hearing. ‘The latter, about 3 o’elock on Christ- ed. | mas morning, was found in the yard of the er ) house adfeining that in whieh sie resided, (304 | isth street), with her clothes nearly barnt off of her, and about the upper part of her body the fesh had been feartully burned, as aiso ab: her mouth and lower part of the face. at once removed to her house and Dr. ras called in and Is attending her. ‘Sie was alone in the house at the time. and being un- able to taik on account of her injuries, the cir- cumstances of the burning have not been de- veloped. The theory was early advanced that some miscreant had purpo clothing on Christmas day t the and yesterday this idea came to be generally bel ed. ng to the press of Washington for espousing with lured maa, hamed James Parker, Was first ar- great unanimity the case of Capitol Hill, an ested on suspicion of knowing Somethin of remarks were tnade thereon by Mr. Hunt, Mr | the affair, but he was released. L: ing. Langley and Dr. Cox, after w was adopted Onicers Shilling and Daily gained in Mr. Dulin stand s- leading to Ule beilet that Deunts agitated, and Capitol fillers « ql nd took him in easto- as the party, teabove, he wasc huson acknowledzes that he honge that night. and had when the affair o¢ the Commissioners in reference to te = supply of water, they had be pipe was for the beneiit of was found that the C: st to asin the iil; bab now ft ol Hit did not re any benefit, but tke reve: tnself he should refuse to_pa: Hb he had water. He would p: $03 Which vf Water couid be obtained. mr. McKim said the effect on the water supp At his house, Tiow: BLACKFORD Bio Yesterday afternoon, Capt. BL Capitol police, attempted 10 ay was drur Tis ARw— reford, of the who £ Of capt. B. § preke one ot the bones of i lost his other during the and Ofileer Rowe got 1 : 1 alker moved that the eo: ter draw Up a memorial to the sloners on the subject; adopted. Mr. Browning suggested that they sh amnts- 1, V nould re- | Morgan, of the Metropolitan polle sist the p: rut Of water rent for thr oO t he seve! Yr station. He gave the bulidings, when they cot the water in the Dee ee or, from Texas. He w: charged with resisting an ofticer, and the case continued until Capt. B. can appear against hin. story only. Mr, A. Grant said he had refused to pay the tax for three years, because he could hot get the water in the second story, and they should all do so. The meeting adopted the resolutions of the comunittee of one hundred, and adjourned, A Bie Dosr.—A tew days ago, a gentleman Tesi aing on Pierce street n.w., through mistake . drank two or more ounces of aqua atnmnonia, and suffered indescribable torments from the moment he swallowed it, literally burning up Amusements, &c. NATIONAL THEATER.—The house was filled with liguid tire. Dr. R. D. French was called a delighted audience last evening. “\} in and gave constant attention to the sufferer Was admirably acted, and Miss Mayhew v THE COURTS. ouRT—Juige Cartter. ‘The court was é1 din oe to- day. The case of S. K. Bond agt. the District— action for services as secretary of the Market commission—was subraitted to court and judg- ment given plaintiff for $250. Browning agt. District—action for ciosing an alley—submitted and judgment for defendant, PouicE Covrt—Juige Snel. To-day, James McGregor, defacing public property in the Capltol; $10 or thirty days. Wm. Johnson, John Maher, Wm. Henson, 3 ic- toria Alkins, charged with being loud and bois- terous; $5 each. Patrick Brannesan was fined is Smith, and Wm. Brown were sent down as yagrants. Lewis Walker and Armstead ‘son. larceny of 300 pounds of coal from John Zug; Jackson was fined $10, or thirty days. James McGregor, resisting Officer ford in the discharge of his duty; continued. Edward | Scott. larceny of 2 coat worth $s: tined $10 or sixty days. Singleton Bell, colored, larceny of aturkey worth y day ssault on Ardeas—mother and son; came into his st d to look ata pair of buck skin gloves. y were handed him when he snatched them and ranout. \ pursted him, when defendant turned on him With a pistol in his hand and threatened to shoot him if he followed ni defendant 2 x guilty and thirty days Coats, assault on Peter Jones, si ne son both appeared in court with bandaged, and the elder testitied struck him over the eye, knocked iim down and stamped him. For this offence Coats was sent to jail for 60 days in default of $20 fine. Also, for assault on Peter Jones, j entenced to six months in jal. Was latier and } ton Poston assault on Christian Masig, who tes. tified that Boston struck him and knoeked down, and if it had not been for Mr. Carrol believed he would have killed him. claimed that he asked Masig for some money b owed him, when he drew a’ knife and invle at Masig, 1th reeny of 100 pounds or 10 days. Ca: Jones, larceny of § who testified that she was re : ook and the officer (Phompson) found tt La vuls pocket; committed for the aci The case of John W. nent by John Pk 1 charged y, nett, was son, assanl lorence W ”) bail. GEORGETOWN. ¥ mnectin 1» Heid Tast nd et-house 2 He the A t of so few arr nat sts for drun- ness on Ch y was addueed as an dence of the good accomplished by the club. MASONTO ELEC ze. Whiting Lode, No. 22, elected ata com d ie following onic for supplying Her Majesty’s Troop Ships with Champagnes has been awarded to Mr. Bollinger for his * Dry” Extra qualit ReEUMATISM fs In the blood, and the quickest way to get rid of it is to take Durany's Kheuma- tic Remetly. Lodilie’s Heatlache Specifle never fails to cure the worst case of headache. THERE 18 BArM IN GILEAD, and the Tar of Abe's Balsama, or Balm of Gilead Tree, com- bined with Honey and the Extract of Hore- hound, in the form of Hale’s Honey of Horehound and Tar, is the most potent, remedy for Colds, Coughs, Hoarseness, and Influenza, ever admin- istered in this or any other country. Pike's Toothache Drops cure Toothache in one minutes. Sold by all Drugyists at 25 cents. eo For Upwarbs OF THIRTY YEARS Mrs, Wins- Low's Soothing Syrup hasbeen used for children, It corrects acidity of the stomach, relieves wind colic, regulates the bowels, cures dysentery and diarrhoea, 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 Establishment, No. 998 G street, ‘near 9th sirect. By proeDly, adopting the latest Improvements, whether of American or Euro- pean invention, he ts enabled to do his work in a manner not to be equalled by those not pos- sessing these facilities. Gent's suits cleaned for $2. N. B.—Lace curtains cleaned from $1 ‘up fo $1.50 window. Wool blankets from 50 cents to $1 a pair, by cleaning a numbera re- duction in price. Satisfaction guaranteed. His until he was out of danger, applying the remo- dies best suited, and remained at his bedside for forty-eight hours. Mr, Smith, the gentle- man in ueson, isnow attending to his duties ice, warmly received. There will be a matines to- morrow and a performance to-night and to- morrow night. Iralian OreRA.—There will be five ni; one matinee of Italtan opera at the 4 ‘Theater next week, commencing Monday. Miss | _ Smawts $1.50, shawls $2, shawls $2.50, shawls Kellogg, Miss Cary and Miss Litta will sing | $3, shay Is $3.50, Shawls $1, shawls $4.50, shawls. during the en; Taent. Both Miss Kellozy and | $5; cloaks $4.50, cloaks $5, cloaks $6, cloaks $7, Miss Cary will Sppear en the opening nignt in | Cloaks $8 cloaks $10; matelasse cloth for cloaks “i Trovatore, and circulars at cost to close. Towson’s, 636 Foxb’s Orga Hovsk.—“ Humpty Dumpty” Pennsylvania @venue, south side, near 7th st. still draws well. A at the Opera House | Adee, ° is a very entertaining Orro.—Mr, and Mrs. George S. Knight will hold the boards at the Opera House next week with their play “Otto.” Mr. Knight is one of the best delineators of German character on the | witnesses. One of them is a young girl, the stage. “Otto” is a very si ‘ul play, and } other an old woman, both of whom paid bim uccessh draws well wherever it 15 presented. Silver and gold to perform youdoo - Witt ARD Hart, —To-night is advertised as the eS ES “opening at Willard Hall. The enter- tainment will be for charitable purposes. The fertonnance Will consist of “A Cure for Pidgets” and “A Dead Shot.” THEATER CoMIQUE.—The excellenc? of the rogramme draws crowded houses to the Com- Tue nightly. Matinee tc-morrow, ts and | at his of tional —_—_—__ ‘TwO MoRE Victims, colored females, of the trick doctor, “ Minius Middleton.” have entered complaint against him, and they have been Summoned to appear at the trial to-morrow as MARRIAGE LICENSES have been issued to Aus- ‘en Roy and Mrs. Roy Lena Miller; Wm. F, Dunn and Mary J, Chisin, THE YOUNGER A COUNTRY Is the more mar- rlages there are in it. Naturally therefore, our country exceeds any state in Europe in its con- . Colored | nubial tendencies, though these are slowly but. ks | Steadily deciining with our grovy years, It is sald that here there are over 5,000 marriages THE CHE: silks reduced from $1 down to Dlack silks reduced from $1 down to i5e.; checked and ks reduced to 62c. striped our splendid $1.50 | in each 10,000 of our population; in diungary, Diack silk reduced our excellent $1.95 ia ce, 5,566; In England and Wate, Diack ‘silk redi Carter's, 711 | 5,395; in Austria, 5,271; in Italy, 5,270; in Dan? Maréet Space. Our pure silk and woo! double | mark, 5,191; in Germany, 6,107; in Norway, 5,005; width beautiful dress goods reduced trom $i.50 | in Sweden, 4,952; in the Netherlands, 444s; 1a down to #1, All of our cloaks reduced.—Advt, owe 4,678; i ey ete in phase } 4,! ‘and re! L313. hese ures DEEDS IN yan have been filed as follows:— forenoon opinion, It is generally ireland is one of the greai and ear . | France one of the least pro-matrimor jand: a Moore to Ann A. Rawlings, one- | and that Ger is partcwariy distinguished share of lot Subdivision lots 19 and 20, | for conjugality. We are always hearing of Ger- Sq. 459; $497.07. Virginia Faunce to Emma | man domesticity, German attachment to home, Faunce. lot 5, $q. 412; $—. Catharine F.Ells- | and the like; but the Germans as a ple are worth to Ann 4. Rawlings, lot (, subdivision of | not by apy means painfully ey. ¥, lots 19 and a . Times, dry Cleanser removes grease spots effectually from any article, and careful pressing gives them an appearance as if newly made. Rexae BAKING POWDER. RRR OOY ¥ A L BAKING RR OOYWX AA L POWDER RRR OO ¥¥ AA L RROO ¥ Ais‘a L BAKING BB OO ¥A A LULL POWDER ABSOLUTELY PURE. Powprr is a purr Cazam Dy. Neyer gets lard oF hu: Mott, Ne wv Genth, Philadelphia, all Grocers, Li th 2 a >uble their money GUISIANA STATE LOTTERY. SPLENDID OPPORTUNITY TO WIN ARE A FORTUNE, D DISTRIBUTION, CLASS A, AT BS UESDAY, JaNvany MTi, 1879—i04ru MontaLy Duawt Lousiana State Lottery Company. ‘This institution was reularly incorporated legislature of the state for educational and chari p ith a capital of 2,090,000, reserve fund of #350, INGLE NUMBER DISTRIBUTION will take place monthly on the second TUESDAY. He never seaies or postvones. Look at the f ‘bution : CAPITAL PRIZE, $30,000. 100,060 Tickets at $2 each; Half Tick- ets, $1. LIST OF Pi FIRS the bie to "APPROX Barren on pres of 300 pros imal 8 Approximation Prizes of 100, 1867 Prizes, amounting to... ses pee Reg] Je corresponding agents wanted a! panineat points, to whom ‘a liberal compensation y be pai p! for rates to clubs should only ba made Pree ey of the Com} iy in New Orleans. EAE clearly 5: for further ® i= iS Oe A. DAUPHIN, P. O. Box 692, New Orleans, ‘Louisiana. or L. Pu csacetnacy aches §9-All our Grand E: ry Dra are GPa uesuregard and Saba A Barly, deol weeSt 18 IS TO GIVE NOTICE—That the subscriber Nef Warhinaten Gity hath obtained. from the Bir preme Court of the District of Columbia, holding a Special torts for Orphans’ Court business, laters of SOOKE ate of the Dot at Columbians geesed all ‘persons having claims against the aid * vouchers thereef, to ths suhseriber. ator $25! $50! $100! $200! 8500: ALEX. FROTHINGHAM & 0O., have been for many tock Brokers and Bankers in New Yon, at Wall siroce, ‘They have the reute sing from 850 to 8800, and bave the enviable ropatagon of aways quick returns, Tribune, BOVAstE $5 for indecent exposure. John Meserole, Mor- | __ HOLIDAY GOODS. Fok THE HOLIDAYS, FUSSELL'S. AM. the best. GALL OTE RUSE, 09 and 59 conts per dozen. WINE JELLY, 60, 30 and 20 cents per mold. aec23-20 1429 New York ave. (GEST ATTRACTION? RICH HOLIDAY A LARGE ASSORTME 300D G COVERY LOW PRICES, GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, SINE GOLD JEWELRY, DIAMONDS, AND OTHER RARE GE CLOCKS. A i PRESENTS. se ‘ NA 0. AN AND COMMISSION BROKERS, «cor Luh and Fronting Pennsylvani dects-tr averie. HOLIDAY SENTS. Seesraasa PRE- CLOAKS from 5 to $25. BLACK SILKS from $1 to $3 yard. BLACK CASHMERES from 50 cents to $1 yard. BLACK ALPACAS from 25 cents to 50 cents. NOVELTIES IN NEW DRESS GOODS, reduced to 25 cents. ALL WOOL COLCRED CASHMERES; every coler that is fashionable reduced to 62's conte, BLANKETS, 200 pairs, from $2 to $10. BED COMFORTS from $1 to 83. CASSIMERES for Mea and Boys’ wear, from 50 cents. MATELASSE CLOTH for Cloaks; new patterns. Fine BALMORAL SKIRTS from 50 cents to 84. SHAWLS from $1.50 to $9. BROCHE SHAWLS from 25 to $25. BLACK THIBET SHAWLS, single and doubie, from $2.50 to $15. CARPETS at fa cents, NOTTINGHAM CURTAIN LACE from 25 to 75 cents. tory prices, from 15 cents to 75 Immense stcck of HOLIDAY GOODS at Cc. M. TOWSON, 636 Pennsylvania avenuc, dec21-tr Sonth side, near 7th street. DOUGLASS’, Ninth Street, St. Cloud Building. SPECIAL INDUCEMENTS TO PURCHASERS or HOLIDAY GOODs. ASSORTMENT LARGE, VARIED, AND PRICES RIGHT. LADIES’, GENTLEMEN, YOUTHS anp CHILDREN Will find something to suit their tastes, as well as purses, at deci DOUGLASS’. yor THE HOLIDAYS. Lan and rich variety of Novelties in FANCY and WORSTED ED GOODS, CUSPRQIDERED SUPPERS, SLIPPER CASES. CA! ¥ 8 IONS, SUSPENDERS, CAKD and CIG. Fine Selection of JAPANESE GOODS. [ne and Russian Leather FANS, WORK BAS- GLOVE and HANDKERCHIEF BOXES. Choice prorment of Initial HANDKERCHIEFS. KID GLOVES. SILK MUFFLERS and JABOTS in all shades. CHILDREN’S MERINO CLOAKS and VELVET CAPS of superior elexance, at MES. SELMA RUPPERT'S, G14 9th street, Opposite Patent Oatice. decl3-tr FoR cunisTuas, GR TO¥ TRUNKS, Ladies’ Dress Trunks, Men’s Sole Leather and Folio Trunks, 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, £25 7th street, joining Odd Fellows’ Hall REPAIRING. ‘Trunks Covered, and Trunks and oughly Repaired by good Workmen. PBESENTS TO SUIT THE TIMES, Harness thor deci3-tr AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES, IN RUSSIA LEATHER, METAL, CANVAS AND WOOD BOXES, DESKS, PORTFOLIOS, POCKETBOORS, CIGAR CASES, INKSTANDS, MATCH EOXES, CARD CASES, BASKETS, &c. PHOTOGRAPH ALBUMS, GIFT BOOKS, Cheap and Elegant. TOY BOOKS, Innumerable, at SOLOMONS & CHAPMAN'S, decl8- 911 Pennsylvania avenue. At HOWARD'S, Corner 7th and L streets northwest, YOU GAN BUY aaa 53 SUMNER, 811 9th st nw. Fieumay GoopDs, BARLOW'S ART GALLERY, 1225 Pennsylvania avenue. Ir it to make your friend a present, only ihe original—nover give imitations" POF We keep nothing but original and genuine PAINTINGS, ENGRAVINGS, SILK VELVET FRAMES, &., 2 offer them 28 cheap as house in the States fer the eame quality, gia decl23w LARGE ASSORTMENT OF GOLD AND SILVER WATCHES, IN MEN'S, LADIES AND BOYS' SIZES, AT VERY MODERATE PRICES. M. W. GALT, BRO, & CO. deci7-tr owes PRESENTS. ¥ SILVERW, ar PB. WALLACH’S, WATOHES, DIAMONDS. VERE, my B Loan BROKER AND JEWSLER, decdte 2417 Penna, av-s near Wilard’s Hotel. | ous ¥ Goons. F FANCY GO} (FRENCH AND GERMAN SPOKEN.) dec21-tr | HOLIDAY GOODS. 4 Se EREIGNS’ CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION Homa" FURS. - LIDAY Ss. SILK CIRCULARS, FUR LINED, BOLD AE 0s: SEAL SACQUES, TALL. PRICES, 4 2 ton Slawson’s Candies; 10 bales new Nuts, in AND NGTHs, steat variety; Seases Florida Orances di et from SEAL. BONNETS AND HATS, orchards; a fh ec Of Colwate’s t Soaps, Bay FUR MUFPLERS, UNTLEtS Toilet Waters, & tup in nice AND for Christmas Pre: line o MISSES" TRE ANS, TTAB A. B. SCHOFTELD. Manaver poemsy GIFTS. ’ = Harrers ax Feunters, PARLOR ORNAMENTS; anaee 1 Tce: ee. _ 995 Pennsylrania COXNOLLEY'S, s 608 9h street, t All stylish and new, and at lower prices than ever Ovrostre THE PaTENT OFFICE, before. dec2ltr be SEMEE N. Offer rpecial bargaina in SILK HANDK) ' LINEN HANDKERCHIP , EMEROLDERED HANDEKERCHIEPS AND LACE COLLARS: AND CLEFS, LCi LES E TIES, KID ano CLOPR “GLOVES, - FANCY SOAPS. GENTLEMEN'S LADIES’ STOCKINGS, Y SKIRTS, WOOLEN S.GOODS, BLACK AND COLe CANDLES! RCHLE TAG TT and cloth sh: ons. Also, job lot of D Fs, TS ar Gost. VHEMST TCHED, COLORED na lange variety of ODS, ar Veny Low Paces. MRS. M. J. HUNT, 621 and 623 D st. eeesr HOLIDAY GooDSs Corner 9th and Pennsylcania avenue n. ww. Gec20-6t S100 Loo 10 AT DREW'S DRUG STORE, ZAMS, EAUX'S (Bordeanx) FRUITS, Goods guaranteed to be perfectly pare. No adule terated goods permitted in our esiablishment, Forme ANNOUNCEMENT. Our arcortment of HOLIDAY PRESENTS ia now complete, to which we invite Cc HIRISTIAN RUPPERT, Bos. 403 anc £05 Seventh street naw. Importer of all kinds of New Toys and Fancy DOILS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, SPRING AND ROCKING HORS WORK BOXES AND | WRITING DESES AND PERFUMERY STANDS, © HIN. (WORK STANDS ehould make ru ICE CHRISTMAS GIFTS, At the low price of F190 and $110 at 1114 sixth st, n. w., between L and M. dcl6-26* REED’S SONS, aeciotr 1216 F street nace FRENCH DRESS Goons. E. M. WHITAKER & SON, is tor the holisega te alities, fro 2 to No. 941 Pennsylvania avenue. Bias tor oe deen ees singe in worse ne attention of our msisting in part Poets, Family and | nile and Toy | Be Marseilles Spre: ‘Those in want of choice goods will oxex, Glove | amine cur stock before purchasing: « Cases, Gold Pens | HOOE S$, Swiss Carved Goo ? Sty near F few XearCards. Card engra) = ity. decd SEDPUL HOLIDAY Goons, 1 Silks at unnstal | —_ a aeanereraira Suk, 81 ah TEMPLE OF FANCY GoopDs, cason than & naerAiTit, AUDATN, 79 s adapted for EPs F. BROOKS. Fifteenth street, CORCORAN BUILDING. HOLIDAY PRESENTS. FANCY DROP LIGHTS and SiIADES; also, NEW STOCK OF PATENT BRASS and PORCE- LAIN OIL LAMPS, all of the latest Patterns and Style of Finish. Role Agent for therale of Messrs. Mitchel!, HIOLIDAY PRESENTS. GIRLS' AND BOY: SLEIGH: NOTIO! VELOCIPEDES, ALL SIZES, ‘S$ too numerous to mention. DRESSING CASES, MUSICAL BOXES from $1.50 to 875, ) VASES AND ORNAMENTS, Vance & AND FANCY BASKETS. Co.'s Celebrated, GAS FIXTUKES. 8?~Those who wish to avoid the larve crowd usu- = ally attending et the near appreach of the Holidays | A larse stock on hand. e their scloction carly, 50 as to avoid <0 | ga7-Queranten eutire matiafaction, Avent for Dr. Coibur's EVAPORATORS. deci8tr = aa: SICAL NOV ES AND Pi TWO NEW ORGANS WITH STOOLS, USICNTS WORE OLIN S, PES- WARRANTED FOR FIVE YEARS, Phonographic PIANOS and_3-octave Chromatio Scale PIANOS, 86; PIANORTTES and HARPETTES, 83 fo 86. Embroide Piano Covers, 86 to $20; Musical Instra. DECORATED POTTERY Especially adapted for Onr display is now ready, and we reapect- fully invite Gur friends ahd sojoarners aa convenience, and them our te declé-tr OLIDAY GOopbs. We have just received LINEN AND SILK HANDKERCHIEFS for Ladies and Gentlemen, in Fancy dozen in each is x CLOA! FINE largest Biogk tn tue City. ‘and Novelties, in «rest variety G. L WILD & BRo's,, Emroutem oF Musto, 723 Seventh st. mw AND PORCELAIN, AeclT-26* HOLIDAY PRESENTS. Homa Goons. GENUINE MONOGRAM KID GLOVES ~'&BUETON, $1.30, = CUCTTON, $1.55. A full line of the above make, aino of the Celebrated Jucia (Paris) KID GLOVES. “1D to examine our stock at their earliest: we shall at all tines give ntion. M. W. BEVERIDGE, (Late Webb & Beveridge), No. 1009 Pennsylvania ave. received, in street and evening shades. Colored [ordered Linen ° HANDKER- CHIEFS, at 10c., 25c., 35¢., 45c., 54 ud Toc. each, SILK HANDKERCHIEFS from 2ic. to $2 each. Mourning Hakfs , Embroidered Hakfs., Plain Ht. 8. Hakf=., Fancy Box Hakfs., etc, etc., ai’ prices ad lowas the lowest NOVELTIES in ive Hundred Dozen Boxes, half ‘box, price from $1.00 up to 86.00 per SILKS and VELVETS, the W. W. BURDETTE & 00., declétr Nos. 928 7th st. and 706 K st. n.w. 3 Ibe. Cooking RAISINS (lanze).. pis Genuine New England KUM. bottle Beuy dec20 tr Latert styles Silk Hate, #4 and 95; Shit and Wenake a speciat r At LEWIS’ “POPULAR ONE PRICE STORE,” a FRENCH MILLINERY, LB. PRINCESS PAPER SHELL ALM 60 1 gallon VHISKY........ ae sn 2 receiving every day, at Mrs. J.P, PALMER’S, decl®t_ 1207 Fat. nie, bet th and 22th sta ESTIRE STOCK DRY Goons AT AND BELOW Cost, BRODHEAD’S, 1205 F street Betwoen 12th and 13th'strects. mn SWEET CA’ v ion Excellent SHERRY W! pernong WINE (sweet). C. 8, O'HARE & SON, 1213 Seventh st. n.w., Between M and N. — LIDAX PRESENT: HOLIDAY GooDs. oe Rees Rove epee it ces andere nels ‘Towels, 3 BoE Gam “ Trew’ Cellars and Cuffs, Silke, Ve vets, Cashuneres, — Underwear. ke, &e., at und below coe: ‘Thore wishing to secure first-class Goods for HOL- IDAY PRESEN lacturers’ prices, would do well t earl 2 a8 ito TS at less than im ee 50 7 ly al of Gent's’ Dollar Hats; BRODHEAD'S, Rid, Dog-skin and stor Gloves, fur tops; deli-tr 1205 F et.. between 12rb nud lath sta. Wule and Red Underwear at poqiular prices; = uspenders, Muflers, Half = . caf, viain ged ancy colors, Se. to 8 PLEASANT VALLEY WINE CO. eck Ties, Long 's, 5c, ; Lin. Collars, 102; a Silk Hakts, Spring Stocks, Napoleon Ties: EXTRA DRY CHAMPAGNE, Boys’ Hats, Gloves, Soarfs, Lies, Hukis, Socks, &e. Wuarts, $12; Pints, $14 G. H. MUMM & CO. DRY VE 920 7th st., vot. Land K ANCY CHRISTMAS AND NEW decl22w 3 NAPOLEON'S Cai CALIFORNIA BRANDY, #1 per } De. PORT, 50 ceata per bottle. BASS & CO. PALE INDIA ALE. YOUNGER'S SCOTCH ALE. Superior OLD SHERRY WINE, $2.50 per gallon. 4, 'Y¥ STATIONERY. HYMNALS. GOODS AND GAMES. YEAR CAKDs. Cc. ©, PURSELL, 422 Oth st. nr. fo! THE HOLIDAYS. the best JUVENILE and TOY BOOKS, Enz U Ss LEATHER GOODS, in PLAYING CARDS, CHE: ERS, The FINEST STATION CORDIALS of ail kinds. OLD _WHISKIES, OLD BRA red nan oF ANCE Coe ee ee Ee Dee fed tor! 3 4 <a NEOUS ARSIOLES, “suitable for presents. THOMAS RUSSELL, ORKS. 18 FINE BINDINGS, F Seenies All the NEW ILLUSTRATED BUORS of the sen | —@ecll-3m 1213 Penn’ avenue, LL PRESENTS, Sets of Collars and Cuffs, Ties, Bows, Linen and son Handhereitcte, Hoos, Unde Bianketa, Janton nels, Wee, Buspen Dress Goods, Shawls, Skirts, id American. r new desiens, 8, DOMINGES, CHECK- ra ‘ERY @ specizity, MOHUN BROTHERS, Booxseuiens axp Stario Cor. Penn. ave. and 21th st. decl3-tr rt eee ortmax Goons. GEORGETOWN ADV’M’TS. ‘The public are invited to call and examine one of = FARMERS ~ MECHANIOS 6 durgest and most atiractive stocks of HOLIDAY | [2gP” TARMERS, AND, MECHANIOS’ Na- DS in the city. ott a Groncerows, D. C., Dec. 19th, 1878. These Serle st tend os chem an ‘The of Di this Bank hive this prise areat variety of Huseia Leather, tvory, | qi desioped Dividend of per erat ea of the beautiful of ainton ‘les, both piaia and seckietiset co taal iiss Saeene tana “eee of ra CARDS was never so Gect0-£,2t W. LAIRD, Jn, B » Varied, i RENT— 1d peasant stacy Bistionery, Miscellancons and Toy Books | {OR RENT—In s quict and pieasunt locat CNET EF os Gy DT MORRISON. Rayctte et, containing hall, seven rooms, sad fine dec8-tr fT te ]{OLWAY PRESENTS, 192 Bigh at, Georgetown. — SENT cee es ctr eon BRADBURY PIANOS EPBAREAEEP RA MS Ferg ons ‘ESTEY ORGANS. Te thas pant of tho ‘Country. New and full Stock at the LOWEST, (CES, and EASIEST TERMS. bs fn sents FOR RENT, Eos. Pe sors STAPMAN, Suxrecnp Dur.pre, W. 2 WHEATLEYS aven' We ISN" Ghirlo st, Baltnocke. in ive Wood and a and HANDRERCHIE® BOXES, TO! CES, GLOVE a, & specialty the onthe. ILET BOXES, ‘work sent for and returned free of ae Thad) and expreas prowpiiy steasaod bo IOTOGRAPH. by. france auun epee | = MB, very, ; BRONZE INK ST: APER HTS: PAINTED and EM.| [LECAMPANE AND HOARWOUND Bouskb FOLIOS: MORK BOXES and DRESS. E ‘COUGH DROPS. wich wil be sold minh below the osc ELEcaMPaxe axp Hoannovxp Coes Dnops. Price. wu & ELECAMPANE AND Hoannousp Coven Dnors. octas-tr ee EON, | Exzcaxrace axp Hoanuouxn Oovex Dore, UGH J. ELEcamPayr aD Hoanzounp Covuc# Drops, L taste. venient to carry, HUG AET Wikt Exp L1gv0R stone | yeast Spears WA aati cos Gan No. 305 vth st. n.w., one door above Penn. are. ‘Bronchitis, sud 7!" of families and others fo fe exicante meee ar Ea | Atedtions geacraliy,|Tuourands, are, iain now WINES stan padultcrated and LIQUORS of all | assist in clearing the throat and stexctheniag the 4 Pleasant Vi ARTHUR NATTANS, Posauaorsr, ba, Wines, ivartling’® ie Hos & Co., Louis Roderer and Chas. Cor. 34th and I sts. and 2d.and f sts. n. w. ‘by the single bottle, st caso decn0-tr ps: Pat up in Harr Pouxp Boxes, 2) Cexrs. ders cine Ana See EE 1 Hh st ow, ‘very low feure; all goods