Evening Star Newspaper, December 20, 1883, Page 2

NING STAR. WASHINGTON 3HUMSDAL.. --December 20, 1582. = CROSBY S. NOYES Editor. The Evening Star bas a regular, permanent bona fide a nar treble inived tu all tte Tue Star ofc Pxchang> rier ell and otherwise, news or any infor Bem can be went ch Congress indniged S anniiad edy, entitled The Christmas Recess. Tue plot of ‘this amusing free ts wei Wh but it Is alway: Produeeu with great Luw Curtain rises about a fortni when Congressmen Feporters that this ye along, and keep Chris and deught. ‘The the hoilita We business AS De a these gentlemen relent tow Say that perhsps they will ‘Week, on the ¢ that a Could not be held tn thi ¥ Object MNSt positively to vacat it resolution ts now prepored Ahittt of the recess to Christmas wee Bday or two on elther 5 @inow room. It ts passed amt se ‘Ths body turns the matier over in Its! fashion, and finally dectites that members w: oun abers than nxing the and perh: tays, J | | | not Feturn at the tag end of a week, and that It would De Just as well to extend the recess toa date when Congress will be apt to really reconvene. ‘The ree Omtion ts therefore amended, by the addition of | several days to the recess, and tn this shape re- | turned to the House, The virtuous patriots in the {| lower charaber recetve the Senate's changes with | Murmurs of disapproval, but the steadfastness of the north wing of the Cipitot on matters affecting their personal comfort Is so well known that the House feels the of a strucyle, and meekly accepts e acation, the curtain | falling on a tableau o! y faces, A property-owner in New York city has taken a Gecided stand against the unauthorized nse of his foot for electric wires, which, if followed up by atinfiar movements, would soon seitle the question Ofoverhead wires This gentiemin cave the com- | pantes die notice, by Ivertisement, that an- Fr apnaritus heshonld do it for | jons, after thetr fashton, paid no | ng, Dut will probably Uiscover the | Fey, the man in question, | n thelr customers find thetr connections tater- f hee Jess they removed th them. The corpor: heed to his warnin OW nearly five thousand York eity. companies Ihoase-holders ber Mr. Kearney’ action shows t pat | f this assertion ts | Untwe. The rizntof a proverty-owner to his root 13 unquestioned, and on one vous oora- siods the commanies have bean obiize1 to respect 3& The presence upon houses of these poles and ‘Wires fs a nitsance. as well as dangerons, and only exists thronzh su! , nies have the | means to remedy the evil, and they will ultimately | De forced to apply them. —— ‘The prediction that the House would reverse the action of tts cemmities on rnies in the matter of the alcoholfe itquor committee received switt con- Brmation yesterday, as betore the ink was dry the | House, by an emphatir vote, 143 10 &®, resolved to continue the committee ‘The debate was ante Taated and quite tne Mr. Rundall said he | cated the of the commalttee on the Hght of pert! But the tssue was met more boliiy by Mr. Vance, Who debated the question frankly on {ts merits, and carried the House with him. The fuct ts unmis | takable that the people arr heetnning to feet on the bearing of the tt Rappiness of the community: a the question ts bound to get into po have respectful attention in a popular assembly. a ‘That volar person, Sara ardt, who takes | St for granted that her gift at making faces and | striking attitudes ona stage raises her at Recessity of observing the common dec life, showed her true coarseness tng a brutal and cowardly asso! ‘tress who had dared to satirize her. Bier, it seems, had written a sarcastte life of Bern hardt in which she was styled “Sim Barnum.” ‘The shart had the sting of truth, and so enriged Bernhardt that she armed herself with a horse- | ‘Whip and her precious son an’ wen in search of | the author, whom, when fount. she procer 1 to | Josh through the honse, Meanwhile. we e- id, the “friends” of the two women Indulged ta a free fight on the premises. The whole story reads ike @ fracas among the prostitutes and gambiers of gome mining town, and shes how thin may be the | Yeneering of silks, dianonus, bradclotn and th ant of art that covers the native blackguard. —___<+--_____ j Ex-Speaker Ketfer cot another letter yesterday’ | This time tt was not siznet by Mr. Phelps alone. Tt | Was to the nature of a roan robia trom his teliow | Tepablicans, and didn't inctud> an i to come and make a friendiy visit. so as to zet better acquainted. In fact if reads very much like a not- at-home-to-callers s: sting, on another ac- facie Colom- PIPER “Src” CHAMPAGNES. ‘THE MOST FAVORITE BRANDS IN THE UNITED STATES. Horns Baxnsowr Seal Cy lence be Mink Lined and \ to 8t Squirrel Lined. fr all ork Hate in sux. Opera and WILLETT & RUOFF i HOLIDAY GOODS. Useretr Houma Presexrs FOR GENTLEMEN AND BOYS. Silk Hats, Stiff and Soft Hats, Far and Cloth Caps, Pur top, Lined. Dog skin Gloves, $1, Kid, Castor Buck-skin and Cloth Gloves, Silk, Alpaca and Gingham Umbrellas, Large stock of Linen Cotlars and Handkerchiefs, Hdkfs, Ties, Bows, Puff and Flat Searfs, Flesant Merino and Cashmere Half Frose, Suspenders Braces, Sleeve Buttons, Wool Cuffs, iue Flannel Shirts, Hasd-kait Wool Jacketa, Heavy Canton Flannel Drawers 50cta. Very Heavy Wiite Merino Underwear 50 cts, ttar Goods, 65, 75. $1. $1.25, Full revlar-made Merino Shirts and Drawers at Lowest Priess, arlet Melteated Underwear at $1, $1.25. $1.50, $2,— Best stock in the city, Climax Shicts" lanodcie? 9 per half-dozen, French Half Hose $1,50doz. worth $2.50, at R. C. LEWIS, Popular “One Price Store,” 26-4 920 77H Sr, Ber. Lax K Sta. N.W. Martzanp, FRENCH CONFECTIONER, FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL, NEW YORE. BONBONS. CHOCOLATES. GRAND AND SPLENDID EXHIBITION oF FANCY BOXES, ARTISTIC PORCELATNS, CHINESE AND JAPANESE FANCY ARTICLES. ALSO, FANCY MIGNONETTES, NICE-NACKS, DROLLERTES, PARISIAN NOVELTIES, FOR DINNER PARTIES AND CHRISTMAS TREES. ALL onD! WILL BE DELIVERED BY EXPRESS, FREE OF CHARGE, 20-3t For Cunisrras. DIAMONDS. WATCHES, JEWELRY, SILVERWARE. PLATED TABLEWARE. FINE LEATHER GOODS. ERUSH! S. BRIC-A-BuAQ, FANS, OPERA GLASSES. CLOCKS. UMBRELLAS. CANES, JARDINIERES, &c. M. W. GALT, BRO. & CO., JEWELERS AND SILVERSMITHS, 107 PENN. AVENUE, 13 YONDERFUL PRESENTS. 13 1 | presests: tater Trp MosOvETAIRE CLOVES. 8. PRESENTS! Imported KID PRESENTS! China Silk HANDKFRCHTFFS: hav- Vi outour thc woods, we have fhe Boe ce PRESENTS! —_Kinderearten TOYS, 500 noveltfes, Voth Plcusing and instructive, 190, PRESENTS! move arms, bead Tus, opens and shuts eyes, pete in shape, 85c. und ie, é FRESENTS! ndevtul DOLL, at $30, te re- duced to $25. PRESENTS! ilk Spanish Lace FICHTS and SCARES 11 Cream aad Bi ‘lar price 183: PRESENTS! — Excnriul Spanish and Handran Span- = cece chan Oe Ya $146 to 915 each: bervains, PRESENTS! —Elesant PLUSH C1S€S satin Iined Ee Pe cle conetane cake ‘Toilet articles $98 PLUSH CASES, containing Perfume Botties #1. PLUSH SATCHELS, all colors. 59, PRESENTS! } 89, and $1.48 ‘PRESENTS! PLE H FOCKETBOOKS, all colors, an PRESENTS! i RRR L RR cE ALAIss. RRR OYAL ROR Li RE LLL Ocr A LARGE STOCK OF UNDERSHIRTS AND DRAWERS. Underehirte and Drawers, ts, worth w: jirts and Drawers, 73 cents, worth #1 25, Searlet Mermo Undershirts and Drawers reduced 50 per cet Six Plue Dress Shirts made to onder for $7 Six Pinest Dress Slirts nunde to order tor $12, at MEG Ss. 102 F street northwest. an EAT, DARK GREY | STRIPE PANTALOONS, ALL SIZES IN STOCK. FROM S-INCH WAIST TO 38. INCH WAIST MEASURE, ANY LENGTH, INSEAM, WE OFFER AT $233 A PAIR. WE ALSO HAVE VESTS TO MATCH THE PANTS, AT.$1.28 BACH. | CULLEDNOGETHER NOT ODDS AND ENDS, BUT REGULAR STUCK. ABOUT SEVENTY IN ALL, GOOD | SERVICEABLE OVERCOATS. WELL WORTH 210.00. | COME AND TAKE YOUR CHOICE OF THE LOT AT 0 EACH THE SIZES RUN FKOM %& TO 42 HES BREAST MEASURE. ALL OF OUR CHILDREN'S OVERCOATS THAT | ARE GOOD VALUE AT FOUR DOLLARS NOW GO AT E275 EACH IF YOU WANT TO BUY ONE DOWT DELAY COMING, BUT COME AT ONCE. Ax THEY ARE GOING OUT RAPIDLY. THEY FIT CHILDREN FROM 24 TO 19 YEARS OF AGE. WE WON'T SAY ANY MORE TO-DA¥. BUT TO- MORROW WILL HAVE ANOTHER FEAST FOR YOU. BE CAREFUL TO NOTICE SIZES AND CALL FOR WHAT WE ADVERTISE, AND YOU WILL FIND IT PROMPTLY PuCDUCED. A. SAKS & CO, M6 AND 318 SEVENTH STRFET. &; a Tssizz Woce Pp ROPERTY." | = | ‘THE RIGGS FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | Fowares Beat and Prenat Property in the District of | ‘Columbia only. M. W. BEVERIDGR, President. | Otlive, 1231 F atrest nortinwest, a8 -be aio | Hotmax Goons, Holiday Goads are pow open, and comprise a full ard complete stock of elegant Books of every descrip- and Plush Goods in great variety, rate the various lines of goods, but invite cur friends to examine the stock, and judge for themselves OUR CHKISTMAS CARDS WERE NEVER MORE BEAUTIFUL, German Favors a Specialty. 420 WM__H. MORRISON, 475 Pennsylvania avenue. — Guest Baroarss "S fra ¥IANOS WHICH HAVE BEEN USED. octave Knabe & Co. Thickerine's, each... athe eel seen Sted od dont easy terms to make room, at the ste Mpa METREROTT 60.5 Sole Agency for Stapway & Son: ‘913 Pouneylvania syed NLY ONE DULLAR 4OR THE FINEST READY- MADE DRESS SHIRT—READY TO PUT ON. Oue Fcctave One F AL Just think cf it, the best qu-lity Dress Shirt—ready to put on—for only 81, at aco-tt MEGINNISS’, 1002 F street northwest. (A REFLECTING GAS HEATING OR COOKING A Christioas wift combining elegance, comfort and economy. Seasonsble ard secey table toany who wish to avoid loss of time and trouble. A brivht fire and in- tan ous heat, without amell, smoke. dust or ashes, atacoxtof lto2cents per hour, according to size of ee ee ee alae 7 10:h street northwest. For Cunsrass. Ho: ae Leh er Paes pap ¥ woriaene Histo Sl anees Cea Esa hae BEN eal. 0-9 EO. DONALDSON & SON. J)KACCHTSMECS AND ARTISTS MATERIALS rising Colors for \1 Crayon. Drawing Pa- rative Goods, Drawi: its racine rs atid Cloths, de, Be. at the Hew est. blishiment of FLED. A. SCHMIDT, 506 Oth street, near Patent Office, od €20-it and opposite “The Critic.” VV (XCHANGE. ¥ iy ots ig and ornamental, can b- Graders ten for Cake r_Ghatinte nd New Year's, fy woking surchase here a worthy charity will be anh OF AND ABOVE FIVE DOLLARS | bet Si a HOLIDAY GOODS, Hiring purchase of Col. 8.8 Bradford, of 3 “ln abil oner the mcat’ot <nfog on Sat 2a Instant at may stare Gor. oe finis avenue, and at my stalin, No d20-3t* i 3 Carumus Frees, As asuitable memento, buy a HANDSOME SEAL SKIN GARMENT, Wehave DOLMANS, NEWMAREETS and SAOQUES snade from the London-dyed Alaska Sealskin. Handsome MINK-LINED CIRCULARS, trimmed with the tail border, Stberian Squirrel-Lined Cireulare, Satin and Silk-Lined Circulars and Dolmans, Best Seal Plash Sacques. cut after Sealskin Pattern. “FEDORA” CAPES and MUFFS, of Beaver and other Furs, for young ladies. ‘Dress Fur Trimming in Beaver, Chinchills, ie, Lowest Market Prices, Gesmexess Dazss Hara. Agents for Knox and Youmans’ New York Hats. Cooksey’s London Hata Sealskin Caps for Gentlemen and Youths. Sealskin and Beaver Ganntlets and Mufflers. Walking Canes—Fancy Heads. UMBRELLaS. ‘We have & lance Stock—handsome Gold, Silver and Carved-wood handles—Suitable Presents for a Lady or Gentleman. B. H. STINEMETZ & SON, 419 1287 Pennsylvania avenue, next to cor. 13th st, ES 8, HAYS & CO, JS 8 ET Sah ok STREET, Geonr town, have in stock for the Hollfays, handsome Tea Sete Coloene and Mantle Sets. Chamber Sete, Majolica and otter ware, besides a ceneral assortm:ut of Honsefur- nishing Gooda. to which they iavite an inspection by the buyers of Georgetown. dug-4t* | Noan Watxer & Co, 625 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, ; aoat the ercker after Holiday presonts an ty Teck article wich conte fait bo bee Yast are. There is ne men who would not ary iy “int F theme OVER SACK or the SEW MARE: COATS or SUITS. either for dress or | wines | w eh is offered at so reachable a price an to make ay irifiing in comparison to the benefit NOAH WALKER & CO., 25 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. BOY'S STITS ov the delight of Young America, and the Children's Overcouts are e surprise for beauty and cheayness, NOAH WALKER & C0., @25 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, | Never hed a larewr stock than at | attractive select | | i resent, nor a more oh of desirable goods, NOAH WALKER & CO., €25 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, GOONS. both in Clothing and Men's Furnishing, beara high reputation for style and durability. NOAH WALKER & €O., 6% PENNSYLVANTA AVENUE. Pore Berrer OUR SPECIALTIES IN PRINT BUTTER. WEARE THE SOLE RE! IVERS IN THIS CITY FINE TABLE BUTTE! “THE DARLINGTON,” “THE Q. Q,” “THE SHARPLESS” AND “THE CLOVER LEAF.” WE DO NOT SFLL ANY OF THE ADULTERA- TIONS OF BUTTER KNOWN TO THE TRADE AS | “OLEOMARGERINE” “BUTTERINE” AND “SUEINE” j | GEO. M. OYSTER & CO., COMMISSION MERCHANTS AND DEALERS IN BUTTEE, CHEESE, FGGS, &c., | COR. PA, 1878. AVE. AND STHST. N.W. _al5-ct Covezs, BOUCHE, FILS & CO. | - ‘ waxmice, ‘dry, ats. and pte. | SAROMOS camer, 7 Hara: ay pnee | DRY VELZANAY, S Qibiand pts i | These well-known brands of Champagne are gusran- teed to be from the Vintave of 1878, which has produced the finest Chanpasmes of the past 15 years, For eile by BARBOUR & HAMILTON AND THOS. RUSSELL. ai7-3m Waar Sua I Give Hie IS A PUZZLING QUFSTION. IT'S FASY ENOTGH TO FIND THINGS FR THE “HERS,” IN FACT THE VARIETY IS FMBARKASSING: BUT THE SELEC- TION OF A P FOR THE MALE SEX 18. MORE DIFFICULT. WE HAVE KNOWN LADIES | TO PRESENT THFIR HUSBANDS WITH USELUL HOUSEHOLD ARTICLES AND IT’S NOT A BAD IDFA: BUT IF ¥% ‘SH TO GIVE THE MAN SOMETHING FOR PERSONAL UsE THE LIST TO CHOOSE FROM IS RATH'R 4HORT. CLOTHES ARE STAPLES—ALWAYS IN DEMAND. WHY NOT A NEW SUIT OR OVERCOAT? IF SO, WE SHALL BY PLEASED TO HAVE YOU BUY OF US; AND SHOU: D YOU SELECT A SUIT OR UVER- WE WILL DELIVER IT To YOU ON CHRIsT- | MAS MORNING. STURE OFEN UNTIL9 O'CLOCK TO-NIGHT. GEORGE SPRANSY, ONE-PRICE CLoTHIER AND TAILOR, ev su SUREET, wvster & Soxs | i i | HAVE A LARGE STOCK OF THE FOLLOWING VERY DESTRABLE GOODS, | | WHICH THEY OFFER AT NEW YORK PRICES: | COLORED VELVETS, EVERY SHADE. | BLACK VELVETS, ALL QUALITIES, TO THE VERY FINEST (EXTRA DE LYON) IMPORTED. CHOICE SELECTION OF ELEGANT DINNER DRESSES. IN PATTERNS. BONNETS, GUINETS AND GIRAUDS BLACK LES. | COLORED GROS GRAINS AND RADZIMERS. | BLACK RADZIMER. ALL QUALITIES, VERY LARGE AND ATTRACTIVE STOCK OF EVEN- ING SILKS, SATINS, RADZIMERs, OTTOMANS, PLUSHES AND ILLUSIONS, IN ALL THE NEW | _ COLORS. | ELEGANT DRESS FRONTS, IN,GREAT VARIETY. j CASHMERES AND CAMEL'S HAIR IN EVENING SHADES, BROADCLOTHS AND TRICOT, IN NEW SHADES. ELEGANT STOCK OF CH. ICE PLAIDS. TO $3.00 PER PAIR, ALL COLOHS. ‘TURKISH TABLE COVERS. EIDER DOWN SPREADS. FINE BLANKETS AND TABLE LINENS, AND A COM. LETE STOCK OF CLOAKS, IN ALL THE RIALS AND IN THE BEST MANNER, CLOTH SILK PLUSH, ko, CAMEL'S HAIR SHAWLS, IN GREAT Vi FROM $75.00 TU $500.00; CHOICE STOCK. ONE PRICE For Tae Wivree Srusox. ‘There is no better drink in existence than a HOT SCOTCH OB JAMAICA RUM PUNCH; Bur jt je understood that the same must be pure} ‘The best can always be found, tn any quantity, et WA. MUEHLEBEIS, ‘No, 918 6th street northwest, infamy gunstigr nt Un owes poe, ee MARE Saracen scnouta, Faxa, ETO, OF THE FOLLOWING WELLENOWN BRANDS OF | if CRAVATS f SULE HOSIERY. IN GREAT VARIETY, FROM 1.60 | CRAVATS for < NEW SHAPES, MADE OF THE BEST MaTe-| 418 WASHINGTON. HOLIDAY GOODS. Cazwnus Gora ‘Nothing can be more acceptable to young or aid ass. Christmas Present than s good Overcoat or Stylish Suit, either of which can be bought 60 per cant below the priges anked at these finely furnished but expensive stores by visiting the MISFIT STORE, CORNER TENTH AND F STREETS. A Good Overcoat st 85. worth $9. A Better Overcoat at $6, worth $10, Fae meee Oe ae eee r . Overcoat—Ten Different A SPiBRylen al S16: worth S18, A Still Finer Overcoat at 312. wort) $22. A Fine Peaver, Tricot or Worsted Overcoat at @15, ‘worth $25, A Fine Kerecy Overcoat at $20, worth $35. fc 2 Overconte for Bove at $2.60, $3, $3.50, $4, $4.60 and $5. mena Tag Toot os wet sy Black Worsted Suit - at $15. worth $90. Black Cloth Suits at $18, worth $40 Fine Black Cloth Suits at $2), worth $50, Full Dress Suits at $25, worth 650. Pas 2. 4. 81! . nts af 8, $2.50. 89,64. 91.;0and $5—yust about one ‘Boys’ Suits from 82.50 up. ‘Men’sand Boxe’ - reaieg gan’ Bove’ Gossamers are being oold out regard THE MISFIT STORE, CORNER TENTH AND F STREETS, Open till 9 p. m,, Saturday till 11 p.m Bor Taz Hotrass, I iy inform the public that I have recelvels ine gssortuenter = IMPORTED BON-BONS, FINS ALSO OF MY OWN MAKE J.B. GAUTRO’ Conriserte PaRIstEKNe, 206 I street northwest. a1e.ste Coors Tsnentas Caaurscye, has taken premfums in Europe, Canada and the tds nd is indo sed by the rst physicians, shettate and’ conuvisecurs of the world, recived tis Year GULD MEDAL at the Southern Expow.tion as be: ing worthy of all that is clained for it, viz: PURITY AND EXCELLENCE. Price per case, quarts, $14: pints, 816, ‘hy company's dincount to the tru 100 cases Just recived by HUME, CLEARY & CO., 807 Murket Space, Tue 418-1m Respy For H OLIDAYS. OUR CUSTOMERS AND THE PUBLIC GENERALLY ARE KESPECTFULLY INVITED 10 CA. LAT TORE. (98 SEVENTH, STREET NORIHWEST, And inspect their choice assortment and most reason able prices, We mention: Goud Black Drevs Silk, 75¢., 87c., 1.90, 81 Blea Satin Kheiame, 9e.. $1.00, und $1. Bick Rhudziuir 1.25, ‘Tits article uever before auld for leon than 81.73, Fine 24 fuch Bonuet Sik, $1.45; well worth @2.99. Colored Dress Sliks weare closing ont, Come and ex- amine them, Block and Colored Satins—all desirable shades. Silk Pushes, Sik Velvets, Velveteens, Enubroidered, Flannels, Our stock of BLACK and COLORED CASHMERES, We are creating & lite breeze iu tens koods because they have been macked at prices that caunot be wade by our competitors, It will pay to look at the Dress Gouds of all kinds—ut bard-pan pr.ces Large stock of Vine Aipeca and Silk Umbrellas for Dreseuts, rainy fro.u $1.50 to $8.00each, On cur second floor we have opened a handsome SHAWL, SKInT, AND CLUAK DEL ARIMENT, and we prom se to aupply our friends with fiesh aud deair- able wrticies in this line, L. BEHREND'S BALTIMORE STORR, 908 SEVENTH STREET NORTHWEST. HANDEERCHIEFS FOR THE MILLION. Peautiful Silk Handkerchiefs, 15c,, 25¢., 38¢., 45c.. aud Sue, Tunense bargain in Silk Handkerchiefs, at 53. vulue $1.00. Finer grades and extra size, 75¢., $1.00, $1.25. upwards, Special s.oliday Handkerchiefs, embroidered, 9°. each: colored border, Se.; better. <¢.each; Maen hemstitched, colored border, 123zc. euch; one huudred dozen un- laundered, pure linen, 19%. each, Fine Hemstitched Handkecchicfs, in white and col- ored border, pure Iinen, 25c., u7¢ , aud 600. | Mourning Handierchicts, in great variety, from 250. up. | Sheer Linen Embroidered Haudkerchiefy, in -dozen packages, $1.00 aud $1.25. Holiday Boxes, coutai.ing 3-dozen Handkerchiefs, Se., 75¢., $1. WV and $..50 euch, SPECIAL BARGAIN IN KID GLOVES, 8-Button leneth, Mosqutaires, only 50c. « pair, 6-Hook Foster Kid Gloves, 75e,; usally 31.00. 4-Button length, 7éc.; value, 81,00, &-Batton Trevere, every pair warranted, $1.00. 5-Hook Princease, every pair warranted, $1.25, Oar best Mosyuetaires £1.85; every pair warcanted, ‘Also, full line of siens, Boys, und Ladies’ tur-top Kid, Doekin, and Buck Gloves, ‘Fine Cushinere Gloves iu black and colors, OUR GREAT DRIVE IN CHILDREN'S HOSE. 150 Dozen volid color, ribbed, sizes 6 to 8%, only. each; worth 25¢, CORSETS AND UNDERWEAR CHEAPER THAN EVER, The Best SHIRTS in the market, 60c., 7Sc., and $1.00 each, CANTON FLANNEL DRA‘ERS, the best, 50e. BLANKETS, slightly imperfect, 81, $1.50 and 92 er pair. FINE AND PERFECT GOODS, $3.00, 84.00, $5.00, upwards, COMFORTS, FLANNELS, CASSIMERES, and DO- MESTICS. Come and price them. They are marked way down, Closiug out WAMSUTTA SHEETING in ends, L. BEHREND’S BALTIMORE STORER, ay 908 SEVENTH STREET NORTHWEST. Cuore Cor Frowrns, ROSEBUDS, ORCHIDS AND OTHER RARE FLOW- ERS, CUT OR MADE INTO DESIGNS, PALMS, FERNS, FOLIAGE PLANTS, &c., OF THE ‘MOST GRACEFUL CHARACTE& FOR DECORA- TIONS, NORWAY SPRUCE AND OTHER EVERGREENS FOR CHRISTMAS TREES. JOHN SAUL, aug-St? 621 SEVENTH STREET NORTHWEST. Hom: Goons, Jatge Stock of HANDKERCHIEFS, TIES, MUF- BROCHE STARTS $10, €12. 915, 20, up to 940. lendid Di DS. pe and BLACK “BANDANA HAND! ‘DULMAS® to be closed out cheap. Our Store will be open in the evening until 9 o'clock, uring the Holidays. GEO. J. JOHNSON, ‘713 Market 8pace, Gaocees For Hormira QUALITY, VARIETY 4ND PRICES SUIT EVERY. pipeeyhinrerh_ 1 song . 1918 Peunsylvanis avenne, Ladies’ and Gentlemen's Collar and Cuff Boxes; Ladies’ ‘and Gentlemen's Glove and Handkerchief Cases; La- tints Pocket Oompenioan Gectnners Deeg, ‘Gent Umbrellas and Canes: Gentlemen's and Breakfast Jackets in 8.Ik. and | Hendeome assortment of Neckwear in Claudents, ‘Teck’s and De Joinville Scarfs, Four-in-hand, other styles of Ties; Gloves of all kinds, iined and ae | HOLIDAY GOODS. Basan Is Lace Goons: ‘Positively the Cheapest Goods ever shown ip ‘this city, Bupvorioms: Fichns made of fine Laces, only 48¢., worth 760, ‘Fichus made of Oriental Laces. only T6c_former price 98. ‘Que lot Fichus made of Oriental Lace, all transferred on ‘fine Net, only Se,, worth $1.76. JUST PURCHASED A MANUFACTURER'S SAMPLES OF FICHUS AND COLLARS, WHICH WE WILL SELL AT HALF PRICE ‘One lot Spanish Fichus, very large, only 99¢., worth $2, @OODS FUT UP IX FANCY BOXES WITHOUT EXTRA CHARGE. Don't fail to examine the thousands of articles dis- Played at our Mammoth Establishment this week. CHAS. BAUM, as 46 SEVENTH STREET. Rocers Buoruers’ { ‘TRIPLE-PLATED ENIVES AND FORKS @5 HALF DOZEN. ROGERS BROTHERS’ TRIPLE-PLATED TEA- SPOON 82.00 HALF DOZEN. ROGERS BROTHERS’ TRIPLE-PLATED TABLE. SPOONS, $3.00 HALF DOZ=! | CASTORS FROM $3 TO $10, FINE ENGRAVED CAKE-BASKEY, 85. BUTTEK DISHES FROM $3.50 to 810, ar J. W. SCHAEFER'S, CHINA AND GLASS, ‘RO, 10207TH STREET NORTHWEST, as (Between K and L Streets) Yesrenpay OUR CLOAK-BUYER WAS IN NEW YORK, RE- PLENISHING OUR SLOCK OF RUSSIAN CIRCULARS, NEWMARKETS, SILK and BROCADED VELVETS aud MATELASSE DOLMANS and SILK CIRCULARS, ‘We are not overstocked in Winter Wraps, consequently haveno loses to cover on undesirable garan-nta, {tis ot exaggeration to say that we ar> now bu, inz Winter Wraps at a reductionof 25 to 40 per cent below recent ruling prices) For instauce— | HAND3OME SICILIEN NE SILK CIRCUL ARS. Squir- rel Liniug, at the unprecalented pric? of 315 each ‘This is tae lowest price ever nuued for a Real Squisl- Lined Garment, | ELEGANT SATIN RADZIMIR DOLMANS, Satin Quilt- ed Ling, Full Fur trimmed, forwerly $45, now $32.50, i | NEWMARKETS—Greatest Bargain ever offered in this | popular Gacment, All Wool Fine Stockistte, perfe-t Attiue—fur @12. We clin it must be better than auytiing wuien can be shown for $15, Our entire stock {s now marked at the most Attractive Prices possivi for Chris:inas W lurwest basiacas, Aw heretofore, peices, Me, obtainabie on return, 4 guod condition Uf any garuienl pureiused of us, | ONE PRICE ONLY. | a | WOODWARD & LUTHROP, a1s__ BOSTON DR¥ GOODS HOUSE. Curisrms Suxs, SPECIAL BARGAINS IN BLACK SILK DRESSES, ELEGANTLY PUT UP FOR HOLIDAY TRADE. Weoffer an exceptionally fine ine of BLACK GROS- GRAIN SILKS, BLACK SILK RAHDAME, at 81.00 PER YARD. ‘We offer » splendid BLACK GROS-GRAIN SILK, BLACK SILKE RAHDAME, BLACK SILK RADZIMUR, hicas $1.25 PER YARD. We offer a mamnificent BiACK GROS-GRAIN SILK, and BLACK S.LK KADZIAIR, at 61.00 PER YARD. ‘We shall also offe special values in finer grades of BLACK SILKS, st 91.75, $2.00, $2.25 and $250 per yard, aud shall pskeach divss pattern in a handsame ‘box without extra change. 1 ONE PRICE ONLY. WOODWARD & LOTHROP. BOSTON DRY GOODS HOUSE. i5 ‘TD GLOVE DEPARTMENT, ’ We have Just opened a line 12, 14, 16, 18 and 20 Button. ‘White and Opera MOUSQUETAIRE, which we shall offer at much less than regular prices. We shall eon- tinue the sale of our great bargain 4-button White ‘worth very much moremoney. Ware closed out cheap, and pay usa fair profit, Wenever expect to duplicate the bargain. ONE PRICE ONL! WOODWAED & LOTHROP, BOSTON DEY GOODS HOUSE OPEN EVENINGS, ‘Until after Christmas we shall be OPEN EVENINGS, to accommodate many customers who cannot canve- Biently visit us through the day. WOODWARD & LOTHROP, BOSTON DEY GOODS HOUSE. 1888, for Sixty-five Cents, Lazgest stock of Juveniles in the city at as low prices ‘as any hotwe in the city. DECEMBER 20, 1883. | j 12,000 PLUMES, HOLIDAY GOODS. Doveuass ATTRACTIVE OPENING OF MOLIDAY NOVELTIES, GLOVES, ALL STYLSS AND FRIORS, SILK HOSIERY AND ELEGANT ELASTICS, EA nog Da! ‘NE UNDERWEA«, {Figs Por Gentlemen we have Gloves, all kinds; Sanpenders Fine Scarfe Bo Eo Geant @ Linen ‘Shirts. Night Edis cod Gus, Seal pias Sheers atisa ee aus, DOTGLARe, 522, 524, 626 NINTH STREET. Exzcaxt axv Usercn. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, SEATON PERRY, «SUCCESSOR TO PERRY & BROTHER) FINESILK UMBRELLAS, NEWEST HANDLES, BES MATERIAL: URERD ASSORTMENT OF EMBROIDERED ANI CHI: A SUR HANDEERCHIEFS IN WHITE, BLU SILK MUFFLERS, SILK HOSIERY, COMPLETE STOCK OF Li ONS SILK VELVFTSRAT ZIMERS, RHADAMES, GROS GRAIN. SUKAH AN OTTOMAN SILES. CK AND ALL COLOR. ‘CREPE DE CHINES. ; BEADED SATIN AND BROCADE VELVET TAP LIERS. WHITE AND COLORED SILK ILL SIONS, FROM 50c. 7082 oy GIO re UETAIRE, SUIDE AND KI TAN AND OPERA SHADES. ARGEST LINE OF GENUINE INDIA SHAWI AND \ RAPS EVER SHOWN IN THIS CIE: PLUSH AND SILK WRAPS, NEWMAREE’ AND FUR LINED SILK CIRCULARS. ‘x GUODS sOR THE HULIDAYS A “SP. FAN ALTY £2°O1 EN EVENINGS UNTIL CHLISTMAS. E7SPECIAL APARTMENT FOR DISPLAYIN EVENING FABRICS. 5@ CHUICE GUUDS, PLAIN FIGUKES AND Ov. RECT PRICES. SEATON PERRY. Perry Builling, Pennsylvania avenue. coruer 3th street Established 1540, aus Exzeaxt Asp Usercn CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, at KING'S PALACE, 814 7th street northwest SOLD AT LOWER PRICES THAN ELSEWHERE Sill: and J nen Ladies’ and Gents’ Handkerchiefs, hud Glow: . nd Walle. Elovant Children’s, Misses’ and Ladies’ Cloaks from € to $10. Children’s Robes and Dresses. Merino Closks, Forty Thonsan d Dollars’ ‘North of fine MILLINER GOODS to be stauyehtertad 19,000 inches of prime Ost! 1 A TIPS in all eolor trou Hike. to B12 per bunch, . desirable cuives, fram 3c. to $1.75 pr. Fre NS aud FLOWERS below manufacturers’ price If yon are in need of USEFUL CHRISTMAS PRESENT, Goto KING'S PALACE, ‘The Leader of Fashion and Low Prices, eu street northwest, }. ¥. Dasinsos & Co, N. LIBERTY STREET, BALTIMORE, MD., Take pleasure in announciue to their Washington patrons that they have com;letad their tmprovement at North Liberty strot, by whieh addition they have TEN ELABORATE ROOMS Pitted up in the latest aud highest style of modern deco rativus, Royal Wore: ee ester Ware, CHOICE CRS f5ias GLETS, =k x Ware, Koval Deesden Ware, CASALINE STATUARY. FINE,PLAQUES IN FRAME: FRENCH FLOWERS, ANTWERP CABLNELS AN» MIRRORS, Standine, Mantel and CABINETS, Wail TABLES. EASELS, PEDESTALS, OUR SPECIALTY IS GAS FIXTURES, OF WHICH WE HAVE THE LARGEST, THE NEWEST, asp THE RICHEST STOCK OUTSIDE OF NEW YORE. G27 ALL GOODS DELIVERED FREE, Cc. ¥. DaVIDSON & CO. a15-6t Loox Ocr For Tue THourars. CHR. RUPPERT, KRISS KINGLE HEADQUARTERS, Nos 403 axp 405 Tru Stuer Nomrawest. FRENCH, ENGLISH, GERMAN GOODS AND Toys, ADAPTED TO CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS, ‘Mn. RUPPERT takes great pleasure in informing his friends and the public in general that he has received, through his Ants in Europ, the Finest Selection of TOYS AND FANCY NOTIONS that have ever been in- troduced in this section of the country. French and German DOLLS of all Designs. TOYS, GAMES, SOLDIER EQUIPMENTS. Russia Leather, Work, Glove and Handkerchiet Boxes. WRITING DESKS AND DRESSING CASES. ‘MUSICAL BOXES, all Sizes and Styles. CHINA VASES AND ORNAMENTS. WORK STANDS AND FANCY BASKETS. HOBBY, SPRING AND SHOO FLY HORSES. Boys’ and Girls’ Veloctpedes and Doll Onrriages. SLEIGHS, WAGONS, WHEELBARKOWS, &o. BICYCLES, ALL SIZES, OF DIFFERENT DESIGNS. 10,000 other ARTICLES too numerous to mention. ‘To avoid usual rush at Christmas times, our Customers are invited to make their purchases early. Undressed KID GLOVES at S0c. per pair. They are | SELECTED GOODS CAN BE LAID ASIDE UNTIL CHRISTMAS IF DESIRED. als-8t NOVELTIES FOR THE HOLIDars az MRS. SELMA RUPPERT'S, (08 Murra Staxer, Orrosrre Parext Ormcr. ‘Elegant assortment of CELLULOID DRESSING OASES, TOILET SETS, GLOVE AND HANDEER- CHIEF BOXES, FANS, PLUSH and LEATHER BAGs, WORK STANDS, SMOKING TABLES, FANCY WORK AND WASTE PAPER BASKETS, us| _ Taree varlety of FAXCY AND JAPANESE GOODS, ‘DOLLS, WHISK-HOLDERS, EMBROIDERED 8US- PENDERS,CARDand CIGAR CASES, ~ | | | | | | HOLIDAY GOODS HOI PN ca ec oe ar WOLIDAY PRESEN THE LITTLE D. and almost every kibd ade to wines fs, You can bus ap excellent imacuine from us for your wife for $25, with five years’ guarauter, oru aunettal aud HOLIDAY PR FOR Boy: Fine Docekin Gloves, fur tore. Searie Pe Sik Dress Shirts, Underwear, Seal Skin Cape He HOLIDAY PRESENTS FOR GENTLEMEN Finest Rik Scarfe. from 4c. to #250. KY Caw Dogekin aud Fur-lined Gloves. “Cyinrrat™ gerstown Gloves Splendic 2-Uutton Dow Pine Sk Suspenders, SHk Hee ke ‘and Cuffs. Five English Mer: Wool. German Hand Kult Jackets, s x M HAWL VANE z NORTON PEN Toe TEALTAN AWKONL sic LEE & PERMINS WOUCES TL SAUCK 250 per hottie GbO_E KENNEDY & son No. 1209 F strect north Stscarms For Tur Hoxare sraplioecoprs, oar ow wide Suet tate We So sew sthlee OF Binding. Prayer Bock ings. Fine Engtieh Underwear, in elt diiter and Blur Flannel Shirts. Twill Holiday Styles in Gent's Cloth Jersey Gloves, ext a : id a | Come and see our latest Novelty: Writing Desk a | ‘wing Machine combined. Just the thing fore H. ay Present. Sant W119 HOLIDAY GooDs. NOW READY \ SUPERB LINE OF FANCY GOODS, SUITABLE | FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS, ALL aT UNUSUALLY ATTRACTIVE PRICES, at Davis’, 719 Market Space, Corner Sth st: SPECIAL ATTENTION to. -LULOTD Do pe excelled th Style ah rer nity fo all rchin-+ AME MIKA PICTULE PRAM GUL, have a purchased dine etuners, and au cuundnation of Geode aud Pr uvihce You that they are tweaty-Ave jer eniar pr We have Bisque Firures. Japanese Te-Te Sets, Ot wees, Extracts, « olcwues, Baskets Sick Cuil Tells. 4 ‘ erchied Bowes, etd numer ots v whey Articles at Cheap Prices, at Fi Oar PLUS | es in P DAVIS" Qar HANDKERCHIEF DEPARTMENT is wplet ith all th C sidered Haudkerehi fs. from 2 Linen Hiemstitcbed Handi udched for the price. Our 19° Colored Lord. tvd Hen, ftehd Handkervkief is worth, neeu reat barman at the iets of ull kitds—a 24 rch SUL P ecousider extie cvod value Haudkerchiels at AND SATCH! . BOOKS BILL. AGS. POCKET. | HS. CARD AND LETT CIGAK UT AVETTE 3 CASES DRESSING CASES, iCCRE SETS. HARNESS AND SADDLERY. Whips and Crops for Presents, FINE an-aw SUBSTANTIAL Prss: ENTS, TRUNNEL & CLARK, 811 Marker Space, | | | 1 aveaddeda very choice essortment of goods sultable FO« HOLIDAY GIF’s, | elnding some very sk te -Suk Black BROCADE. 100 doz. All-Linen Gerinan NAPE. Ou doz All-Linen Ke his we will saazch wit Another jou lot ot C! 25 cis. a pair. F27We invite an examination of this stock, as it is ange ahd carciully sele 14 SS at we TOWELS, $3.0 doz the city seu's Ribbed Pull Rewy ONE PRICE ONLY, Marked in plain figures, TRUNNEL & CLARK, as FOR TOYS AND FANCY HOLIDAY PRESENTS WE CLAIM NOT ONLY TO HAVE THE LARGEST ASSORTMENT, BUT ALSO THAT WE SELL THEM AT ROCK BOTTOM PRICES. A walk through our Immense Establishment will con- | ‘vince you of cur first assertion. | A few questions conceraing any article you may fancy | ‘will dispei all doubts as to our svond assertion. SILVERY ERG'S, 2 SEVENTH and 313 KIGETH ST. N. W. ‘pear Peunsylvania avenue. $2” OUR PLACE OF BUSINESS BUNS THOUGH AN ‘TIRE BLOCK. ao J. OW. Dicw. | PHARMACTST, CorsFr PENNA. AVE, aND 97a STREFT, | ‘Takes pleasure in anvounciny the arrival of a lange and | complete assortment of Mauicure euods from the extab- Bolaheut of br-J. Parker Pray, Ancrica's Bret DIAMOND NAIL ENANELS COSMETIC BUSALINE; ONGOLINE SOLA: IX Cheam Va IVORY AND BOXWOOD; POLISHERS. FRENCH SCISSORS, FRENCH FILE, FRENCH CUTICLE ENIVES, Gut Boors FOE ALL TASTES, AGES AND PURSES. STANDARD WORKS, in varied bindings. FINE STATIONERY and FANCY GOoDs. CALENDARS and DIARIES, $a VERY EXTENSIVE AND ELEGANT LINE OF | CHRISTMAS CARDS. i C.C. PUBSELL, Bookseller, 428 9th strect north west. as G. A. Warnes, IN HIs NEW STORE. 1105 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUF NORTHWEST. St Flan the best Selected Stock of Bocks, the Choloest Sta. Bhecity. To enumerate would require an chtinecoluis, A NEW DEPARTURE. ALL NOVELTIES AND CHRISTMAS CARDS ‘UNIFORM DISCOUNT OF PER CEST 4 ‘from list prices until the zd instant. Call early and ‘avoid the GA WHITAKER, 1005 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. 43 Exum 1830, JAMES ¥. DAVIS’ SONS, <t-3m 21 PEXNSYLVAKIA AVENUE. eit Seotoes at £75, e200, 6125, ¢140, 6150, 8100, #175, Silk and Satin Lined Circulars $15,820, 825. Fur Lined Cirenlars from @25 up. Coacher Capes, Collare and Mute, ‘Fur Carriage Robes from $10 up, Fur Trimming. Gents’ Seal Cape, Fur Gloves and Collars, Genta’ Dress Dog Skin and Lined Gloves, ‘Ladies? Beal Capa. Boys’ Seal Caps from $1.50 up. MPORTERG RARER ORORAG CHAM! onnSiS” SUE ats Gnoves: Neckwran: Uxpcnwear: cure: | F | i comm | C™RGO EE es Naus Aso Hounaxy Goovs F ‘£ BEO TO CALI, ATTENTION TO OTR UNUS. UALLY LAnGr ASSORTMENT OF GOODS SUITABLE POR TREE SEASON OUR STOCK OF DIAMONDS, AMERICAN AND ‘SWISS WATCHES ts VERY LARGE AND FINE JEWELRY, STERLING SILVERWARE, EXTRa HEAVY PLATED WARE FRENCH CLOCKS, BRASS GooDS, OPERA GLAssEs, TABLE CUTLERY, ec, 0F TRE LATEST DESIGNS. HARRIS & SCHAFER, VLVANIA AVENUE. Jon.” tal Bors Breve LES, ViLOCIPEDRS, PTC oP ERT MAGUS WakRaxren, NEW PAUTS FULNISHED AND 21 peu bremkng a ‘the rewult PL OFS Perfect riding to every purchase fice of chares Moule ‘ qfterooin on first oor 507 Prevenes aso HOLIDAY GIFIS. XMAS AND N. ¥. CARDS. GEO. C. GWAND, 807 4 street soutiowest, TLocwas Goons git assortment of KID GLOVES—overy nat teva FANS LACES. LINGERIE. Some HANDRERCH I [Send MUFFLERS. Lntine stuck of Luportd BONNETS ata sedusoon, MKS. M. J. HUNT, a lon treet. x x MA SS Xx MMM aa of) S SMM RA Bye xx MN x xX MMM A A ss CALDs, XMAS TREE TRIMMINGS, XMAS TOYS. GIFT BOOKA, Clowing Out At Cost Jabasts SeHOLs, Far i and Dex ee se TOY = tune: Davors, WUNDEES FUR CHMIST ALAS! Ps TAU F J Jaa V¥ j ; L DD. Ee tux Bow’ 7 81M 421 NINTH STREET. Near Poona ave Me Wauseon Ser ot Bet JACKET: eoreait - wed “TKCULARS, Suk and Cloth General excelienas priors beyond cut 2. a0. All the newest and best styles. Compare wud gualitics with auy utter house, ond tt will surprise you Ary for Collare end Cuff. ‘No more slur ‘i mut benudit ul clea ‘Work at a tair price, only se. each. 2, te. TYSSOWSKI ar Cor. 15 Booxs: Boos: Boos: BAUMS BOOR DPPAKTMENT hws iter te fy Teh i ry. Biowrashy dnetudiie stented Uy Dore, Husirate? ta Dome, h. Dt ated by Henry Lossow. Avril (Clnistauas Cards Now Year Car aa To BAUM's BOOK DEPa! a Games a. TMENT. eat MARKLAND CLUB, MONTICELLO, BAKER, ‘OLD CROW. BASS ALE AND GUINNESS STOUT ON DRaveuT, f Ss. V ELATI'S, 620 97m STExEr Nomrawest And 1399 PeSNSYLVANTA AVENUE. For Holiday Candies we have the langest assortinent inthis city. We bave quite a number of amen employed Jn manufacturing Pure French Caudies aud the Faznous Velat'* Caramels, Imported Pure Olive Of om dranght. V. G. Frou, FOREIGN BOOKSFLLER | AND SIANIONER, | 629 15th st., opposite U.S. Treasury. nsom LIBRAIRE | FTRANGES Ei PAPELILK Direct Importation of the FINEST STATIONERY: Unique Styles and all latest Novelties from Laroche Joubert & Co,, Paris: Theyer & Hardtmuth Viena, Stationers to all Imperial Courts in Europe Extensive Stock of English band-mede and finest American St- tionery, ENGRAVING of Visiting Cards, Monga and Crests solicited, im highest styleof perfection. n2. 2m we. Eel sed pasa Toe SMe Liver Action’ Behoundame bar 8 Locks! Pistol. Gri al Sa Ms Olid Wain 3 by Paar! stu icf § Bonest Gun’, Either 10.12 of suace. We siso bave tn tock ‘es full line of our cele ‘brated €55 Gun, Colt's, Green: ‘en's, Scott's on S {eee Guna. aT OMEARA & CO.. 1347 Pennsylvania avenue, Wachiagton, pe no Riegey trsan STRETCHER _m_ nema. caosatire finan BTIFICIAL, ae oS PS Ea