Evening Star Newspaper, October 21, 1884, Page 4

LOCAL MENTION. ‘The Weathe: OVTICE OF THE CHIEF SIONAL OFFICER, Waswiseros, D. C., October 21, 1884, 93) a.m. For the midi “Atlantic states, generally tar outhwesterly winds, nearly stationary ure except lower temperature in northern cloudy weather fed for New England and he middie Atlantic states. GuocenY Company, 86 7th street $1.75 iy DDL. SSC. DDI 1. $1.65 % DbL, Ste. DDL. $1.59 94 DDL, 79. 5 $1.00 % DDL. Te. 36 DDL. + $1.58 BOL, 79. 3y DDL Se DDL, Be. bo. YESTERDAY afternoon Some one threw a lighted eh on the parking at the corner of K street and vot avenue borthwest, which set fire to the gros Firemen of No. 1 company exth the Hames before any damage was done beyond the burning of the grasa. and local rai the 3 are ine orthera portion o m ¥ ‘THE Chicago Grocery Co., 998 7th, offers brown sugar for Sige. Ib. almost white’ sugar for 6. | 1b, standard A si or 10 pounds for Wc; gTanulated 10 por for b&e. of 10 pounds for 7 {attached to St. Joseph's Tuer 21 and C streets tis HS of about $6 j Charlotte Russe. 1427 Fig in the woods! (cat church, morning, caused & Fessett New York ave ‘THE fine photos of Kets Kemethy's, 1109 Pa. ave., continue to be $3 per dow ,witu a 13th pamted free. CITY AND DIStRICT. Condensed Locain. ‘Street lamps will Le lighted this evening at 5:45 Pin. and extinguished at 13.8. m. From Brentano Brothers we lave the London Graphic and Llustrated News f 3.3. Prince, the champion bicy turned to Washington, where he inten permanentiy. ‘Yesterday in shall ayainst Joun Marshall J prayer for divorce om the grouud that the test nuny failed to show elther fuarriage or desertion. Ata meeting of the Madison democratle asso ciation last night, invitations to attend the mass meeting in Alexandria to-tortow evening and a Durbecue at Curlin Springs next Thursday, were sceepted, ‘Ant Brent, an aged colored woman, was found ead in a chair at her home, 2148 sth Street_north- ‘West, this morning. Coroner Pattersou was noti- fied dnd after a post mortem cxainination gave a certificate of death 1rom natural causes, Mr. Eugene P. Jewell, the elocutiontst, was mar- ried last evening wo Wiss kdith Towner, daughter of C.J. Towner, of East Washington, Rev. KN. Buer, of Waugh M. E church, ofllelating. ‘This mording Mr. and Mrs Jewell left on a wedding tour. t the anntversary meeting of the National fomcepathic Hospital Associailun to be held w- morrow €vening at Masonic Teuple, addresses will be delivered by Chief Justice Waite, Hop. Alonzo Bell, and ovbers, —>_—_— Amusements This Week. Natiowat Tuuatex—The drama of “My Life” was preseuted at the National last evening, with Mixtaine Fomauschek as the star. The play ts a collvetiog of contrasts. Without the essential ele- ments necessary to make it popular with American atidiences, It yet possesses stroag points which cympel recognition. As Mico, the seif-sucrifclng Tigette: a8 Lehen. the lind woman, whose life 13 oted to’ her charge, and as Cerce Encore, the Wucileat, turbulent virago, Madame Janauschek exhibits Zreat versatility and pow isfair. “The piay is well mounted and costumed. “My Life” continues through the week. Foxi’s Orewa Hovse—A good-sized audience eeted MF. EdWard Sothern at the Opera House ast night. otaedietta, “Aunts Advice,” was rst produced, followed. by Henry J. Byron's com- “Old Soldiers” Like others ‘of Mr. Byron's “Old Soldiers” is not possessed of any spe- 5 fucidents. however, is excellen" and make the even! Very piedsuntiy. Later in the week “€ Whose are Tues?” will be produced. the divorce case of Alice R. Mar- adye Cox refused the ‘The company, pass or LixconN Hatt. Wim. Jackson Armstrong, Whose lecture on he “NiRIlists” was so favorably Tecelved, will deilver the second lecture of the course to-night at Lincoln Hal! on the subject of “Gambetta.” The lecture ts highly spoken of. ‘THEATER Comigce.—Harry Montague, tn bis bur- lesque, “The Dude,” Is support-d_ by a” good com- pany, which contains many favorites with the pa Trous of the Comique. A Linge audience wag pres- et fast night, and the artists were frequently ap- plauded. ormance runs throug the weel ‘M.—An excellent oo perform- ance fs given at the Siuseum this wees with good Variety artists. A number of new curiosities have also Deen placed on exhipition, LIA QUARTETTE—A crowded house ppearance of this quartette at the Con- FS reh last night. The singers were ali in x and the Whole entertalniment was & deserved sucerss, The PARMERS IN VIRGINIA AND MARYLAND SUFFERING. ‘The long continued drought is betng felt more severely every day, especially by the farmers in the country to the north of the District. Since the 29h of July there has been no let up tn the dry Weather, and even the slight showers which have visited different localities In this vicinity have Passed by the farmers of Montgomery county. Mr. Wendel, Who lives on the Tenleytown road, said to-day to a Stax reporter: “The effects of the drought up our way can't be exagyerated, The ‘wells are dried up and the springs are very nearly dry. Winter Wheat and tnrnips when sowed rot in We ground. ‘The pasture is ai driew up and the jund is parched and hard. It will take an entire of hard ratn to soak the ground. It ts getting ‘So late in the season now that farmers will be un able to plant any winter wheat unless rellet comes soon. {nthe upper part of the county, about Ger- qwantown, they had a good rain, and the wheat ‘which was planted came up, but it hus only man- aged to Keep alive.” ir. Haves who Uves uear Arlington, Va., sald tat the farmers were Suffering greatly on ac- count of the lack of water. In many instances the Wells had gone dry and they were obliged to haul ater. “I don't remember a season,” he remarked, “when we did not have at least oue Soaking rain in August and September. In Loudoun county, waich isa great wheat county, the farmers are waiting for Tain before they sow wheat, and the season Is so far advanced now that {t ts doubtcul if they will be able to have any Winter crop at alL” Sees Gambling in Ciab Rooms Not Mlegal. JUDGE WYLIE'S RULING IN THE WILMOTT CASE. This morning in the Criminal Court, Judge Wylie, che case of Jobn H. Wilmott, charged with Tenting rooms for gambling purposes, was taken up—Mr. Coyte prosecuting and Messrs T. A. Lam- vert and C. 8. Moore for the defendant. ‘The testt- mony was to the effect that the rooms were occu- }led by the National Club and used for soctal pur- ses, including card playing. wdhered to its former ruling, that the dto the public gambling houses, Where the strangers and the general public are in Vited to play faro and other games, and not to Places where the general public are hot admitted and uo admission given to parties who are not members, Javes Bowen’s Wit .—The will of the late James Bowen was tt 1 in the register of wills’ ortice to-d. waves biy three sons, James G,, Charles H. and Fra: - lots 1, 5 and 6, square 484, to be equally divided, each to "pay $133 10 as- Sis! in the education of Ue two grand children, Lilite St. and W. F. Bowen: to the widow house 600 a setts avenue Is left during her iife, with standing that nothing more than’ ordi- ¥ Tepalrs are to be made, and at her death It 1s Wo revert to his sons. es A Maw Usavsriy stsrgcrep Jcstierep 1x Re- SISTING Axkest Wirnoct Wamkast.—The case against Wm. Murray, colored, charged with using J violence towants W. J. Work, a member of the Metropolitan police force, while in disc Of his duty, was distnissed by Judge Snell to-day Court. Work attempt ty longed to the supposed thief, and Ya resisting. ar: Test the prisoner bit te officer's thumb and cut Lum with a razor, and the officer shot bis prisoner in the arm, the bullet. passing the Nesuy part of the arm and entering the chin. A Coxptict ov AtrHontty.—Mr. Samuel J. Mills, an employe of the Interior de; “nt, Was put On Tlal before Judge Snell, in the Pollo Court this Mnorning, charged With assaulting Mr. Samuel Lioyd, owner of the street sprinklers. ‘The assault charged was committed last Wernesday at the re plug at the corner of 7th and F in a dis- Bake Sec Me ore suisOrnr (Geese are plug, ‘The plug was erected by the Dy ‘which claims authority over it. Mr. Lloyd has @ Permit to use water plugs from Mr. Larmon, who ‘was the Water taper at the time charged. Under lustructions from his superior officer, Mr. Milis ‘Lioyd frou the fire plug and turned the water off. The court said that for the purpose =| having the case settled in the upper courts, he ‘would temporarily sustaln the District authorities, rh be thought the United States had su Fight A fine of $1 was imposed, from which the defendant noved an appeal. Savex Moxras rox T Joun Shipley, colored, employed at the Alderney dairy, was charged in the Police Court this morn- lng With robbing Win. Young. a feliow-employe, of $% ln money and a silver watch and chain. A num- ‘ber Of witnesses testified that he stole the articles charged and pawned the watch, Shipley denied ‘he lestimony against him, but was found guilty ‘and sent to Jail for seven tnonths. AN ALLEGED Coxrassios.—Frank Winters, col ored, 19 years old, was arrested Omer slack, evING.— William alias “ several lnrcentes, committed. 1m, Bast Was End went with the officer to recover the articles, ‘Was held for a hearing. ——— ‘Tae PRESBYYERIAN SYXOD OF BALTIMORE—At the third day's session of the ian Sy j '5 the hardest worked and the What President Warner Says of the Management of the Schools—Me Ap- res Mr. Wilson’s Policy—r. Curtis icises the Prevent Management, and Thinks Mr. Wilson Has too Mu: Power—Other Views Regarding ‘Fext-hook Controversy. Mr. B. H. Warner, who is the president of the School board pending the action of the Commis- stoners upon his resignation which he handed in Some days ago, as stated In Tag Star at the time, Said to a Stas reporter in reference to the charges made concerning the change of text books: “There 1s absolutely nothing in tuese cl ‘The in the text books amounted to very little, and Was ‘Simply the substitution of one edition of book, & better one, for another. The action of the text book commitice regarding the change was proba- diy stretching the rule a litte, bat the Doard ap pfoved this action, and at all évents there was no improper motive at the foundation of such action 0 the part of any one. | The malicious “and un cailed for reference to untair or improper conduct 08 the part of Mr. Wilson or Mr. Batlantyne fs the Tesult ofa very unwise action on the part at least of One of our District oMicials. Mr. Ballantyne stands too igh in this community to suffer by such at- tacks 1 have submitted his bills to outer dealers, who have told me that they would uot furnish supplies at such rates. So far as the District ts concerned the furuishing of suppites is all a matter of contract.” “It Is stated that Mr. Bullantyne ts favored above other dealers?” interrupted Tak Stak man. “In an interview, which was publisied in THe STAR about the middle of Aucust, I think,” replied MF, Warner, “mentioned the contemplated change tp the edition of the schoo! books, and this, even it they bad no other means of Information, gave aay dealer who might desire to do #0 ample opportuni- ty Wo supply themselves. T think that Mr. Wilson ¢ paid official connected with the District. government. He has had to make @ great many enemies In his efforts to Duild up the Schools. ‘This course involved tne throwing out of old muiterial and the substitution of better in the personnel of the teachers andin the recommendation for school (uratture, supplies,&c.”” “the Commisstoners,” contiaued Mr. Watuer, “seem to have given Detective Block a roving cou: mission to Inquire about every rumor that eame to them in regard Co the schools. ‘The ladies and gen- Uemen ¢ «ttn The school service ure, gener- ally sp persons of high attainments, aud bear irreprouchabie characters, and it seems to me that District oflclals who have change of the ad- of our government ouzht to be very re tucy talk to reporters on subjects Whieti reileet In any Way upon a school system which ts so popular and which 1s accomplishing so much good.” THR VIEWS OF MR. W. W. CURTIS. Mr. W. W. Curtis, one of the members of the School board, Said to a Stas reporter: “I was absent from the city when this investiga- ton becan, but on ty return 1 was Informed that adetective hud been around to the school butld- Jags aud hid also come tosee me. While I badno Knowledge that such au tavestigation was being made nor knowledye of the truth of the chat made, {was glad tat it had been begun. Ithink that We calunot have too nauy Wholesome checks the munagement of our school affairs, and I unin that unter the present arrangement there 13 too much power in the hands of one man, the superin- Yendent. Mr. Wilson has the eatire’ control, and ail lutormation about the schools that Teaches the Uoard is Mitered through tim. ‘There ought to be Sole manaxement by whieh the supervising prin- cipals could be attached to the board asa Sort of sf advisory council, aud then the members could obtain information about the needs of the schools directly from them, and the danger of things get- tng iuto a rut would largely be obviated.” ‘Mr. Wilson, however,” continued Mr. Curtis, “by a system of his own, keeps the teachers un: der his control, and has ly Deen able to con- trol the Dourd.’ It has always been the case, for Yeurs, that When a member of the board opposed. Mr. Wilson he was gotten mid of In sume way— some times by reorganizing the board. In this way We lost such mea a5 Mr. C. M. Matthews, Mr. W. C. Dodge, Mr. Edward Temple and Mr. Thomas Somer- vile. ‘Gen. Birney, who is an experienced educa- tor, and a man of ideas, was forced off the board by the same Influence. "By this means, not only 1s improvement in the system ot education retarded, Dut the actual cost of running the schools is greater’ For tnstance, a few years ago, there was only one classof butldtags thought proper for school pur- poses, und it was only alter a prolonged struggle that d cheaper and different style of building, Hike the oue on Massachusetts avenue, was adopted. nsivt: plans weant large fees’ to architects, und there was only onearchitect that was regarded sscoupetent. The sune idea provalls in regard to furaiture. ‘There can be no style of furniture intro- duced except that which fs made in Boston, atid 50 1 tight go on to enumerate other tastances waere the one inan powerts hurtful to the interests of the Pupite senoois.” “How about this change in the text-books whi has been mentioned?” asked tbe reporter. “y “The committee said that asit was a cl ined Hons merely. not im books, the action of the board ‘Was not required. But I regard that as @ distinc {fon without a difference. [ think that to all in. Senta and purposes It was @ change in Lext DooKS. About the charges of corruption I have nothing to Say, because I know nothing personally. As ¥ have sald before, [have neither the tume nor the tetination w go into the gut iy-selt, Dut the dis. cussion of School affairs by te public will prove Denefictal Tam of the opiiion that the board Should be enlarged to two mewbers from each dig- THR CHANGE MADE IN TRXT BOOKS. ‘The change In the Franklin readers which has caused so much controversy appears by the school ‘board records to have been authorized by the com. mittee on teachers ata meeting held September sth. AF that meeting the use ‘of the “improved editions” of the readers was sanctioned. ‘This ac~ {ion Was reported to the Tull board at a mecting held September 20. AU a meeting of the high school committee September 27tn a recommenda. on made by Messrs Paul and Gould, of the High School, as to certain text books was approved and adopted. This involved tue introduction of new books in place of “Swinton’s Outline.” ‘The new Dooks, It was sald, were necessary to the system of teaching history introduced by Mr. Gould. NOF CONSIDERED A CHANGE OP BOUKS. Mr. a. P. Clark, a member of the school board, Said to a Stax reporter in regard to the change in the text books, that a change of an edition 1s not fevised edition of Davies’, by ‘the committee on Veachers and text book: Sequettiy fatiied by the board. ue Was sud EXPERIENCE OF MR. PARKER, THE STATIONER. Mr. J. C. Parker, the stationer, when asked in regard to the matter, said: “Ldon’t care to appear in any public controversy on this question, but I will tell {ls year 1 obEaiued from MF, In regard to the change In the text. books, wit exception of the music Teaders. When I reseivea the printed lst on I found that in the seventh grade the Independent Music Reader was substituted tor the Intermedinte Music Reader. I Sent off for a supply at once, Drougut them back und sald that 1 bridge edition that they had to have. first information that I had much embarrassed in the ‘ot my busl- hess In consequence. As tothe books In the High school, I could get’ no information whatever, although T sent vo Mr. Wilson repeatedly. From my experience this year, as well a8 in the’ past, It seems to me that the tendency 1s to throw trade in school books in one direction.” ‘WRAT PROF. SPENCER SAYS. To a Stan reporter Prof. Henry C. Spencer sald to- day: “IL 1s a pubilc as well as personal duty tostate that Superintendent Wilson has never had one dollar of financial interest in any Spencerian pud- lication or manufacture whatsoever. He has for many Years agreed with his coadjutors, the Wash- ington public schools and the educational com- snunity at large, that the Spencerlan publications are adapted to the Wants of the schools, and hus. there‘ore, encouraged thetr use in Washington and elsewhen ‘The “Spencerian Sampler,” referred to by “a prominent bookseller on the avenue,” Is a hand- some book 1a which the pupils of the public schools prepare samples of thetr scoot work in pepmnaa- SUID, wecgtaphy, letter writing, arttmetic, ac. At the cud of the year the “Samplers” torm a part of the annual school exhibitions witch have given such general satisfaction to the thousands of our citizens who have attended them. ‘This book was prepared for publication by the Spencer Brothers. The design and execution of the matter on {ts covers, both ornamental aud useful, amounted to a considerable outlay, and though’ the matter 1s protected by copyright entry, the Spencer Bros. have never receved any royalty or proflt. thereon, and the publishers state that on account of the high grade of stock used in the manuiacture and the low price at which the books have been sold in Washington there has been ttle or no. profit to them on'the Sampler. ‘The proiinent. bookseller on the avenue who sald the Sampler could be made for Lance cents can obtata large orders on that basis whenever Le demonstrates that he can produce a. book equal to the Sampler in style and quality.” ——— EXcELtext HotseHo.D Goovs ar Averiox.— Messrs “Duncanson Bros. will sell, ‘to-morrow < : § & morning, besinning at 10 o'clock, at 1408 H street northwest, litely occupied by the Chinese legation, @ handsome collection of houseboid furniture, mir. rors, bronzes, &c. See advertisement. Assowwrey Pons RR, 2°, wi A Mixed Case. CONPLIOTING TESTIMONY IN A TRIAL FOR PRRIURY. In the Police Court this morning Joseph Jourdan, colored, was put on trial, charged with perjury, in swearing falsely in defense of his employer, Mr. Bernard Niemeyer, who was charged with keeping his Daropen on Sunday. Lieut. Guy and OfMtcers Boland and Chester each testified that Jourdan’s testimony was false, as they were in the place and had a round of beers at the time charged, although Jourdan swore to the contrary. This closed the case for the government. Mr. Carrington asked that his client bé discharged, as there was no testimony to show that he oath had been administered f wilaw. Officer Slack testified that Deputy Cler administered the oath. Deputy Clerk Harper testified that he did not. Mr. mo claimed that his client was entitled to his discharge, and Was no more guilty of perjury than OfMficer Slack ‘was in in this case. Tne case was sus- pended unt to-morr Fram Danav's Foneeat.—The funeral of Frank Darley, the well known compositor of this city, whose Geath was mentioned tn yesterday's Stax, {ook place this morning from his late residence, No, S21 Miseourl avenue, ‘There was a large at- tendance, including many members 1e Typo- Union and Syracusians » NO. 20, nights of Pythius, under Chancellor ‘nder Sprague. Tle remains, attired in a sult of Diack, were ina cloth-covered casket, with silver plate and handles and the emblems of the K. of P., and on {twas a fine floral cross trom Tam Stax com- posing room, and other floral emblems. ‘The ser- Vices were conducted by Rev. Mr. Little, of the As- setubly’s Presbyterian church. “The pall-bearers were J. D. Harris, J. H. O'Brien and H. H. McKee- ver, of the ‘Typogruphical Union; A. B. 1. Keese, Jolin Humphrey and R. C. Glasscock, of Syracu: sians Lodge, K. of P. ‘The remains were interred ‘at the Cor joual cemetery with the rites of the order of K. of P., conducted by Prelate George F. ‘Cuaingbam. —— Rouxp-Trrr Tickers 10 Ricuvonp, Va.—During the Virginia state fair, to be held 'in Richmon¢ Ocwober 21st, 22d, 28d and 24th, ickets will be sold at $450 for the round-trip, including admission to the fuir. Tickets will bé placed on sale October 20th, good to return until October 2th. ‘Trains Will leave the Baltimore and Potomac rullroad sta- Uoa for Richmond a ato, aud 5 p.m. W. W. Buorverre & Co. ‘Have Just opened a magnificent stock of LADIES’ CLOAKS. RUSSIAN CIRCUL\RS, DOL- ‘MANS, SHORT WRAPS, JACKETS, ko. AIS0, FINE DRESS GOODS. SILKS, BROCADE VELVETS, PLUSHES AND CLOTH SUITINGS, CARPETS on our upper floor. BLANKETS AND FLANNELS A SPECIALTY, Allof our goods have either boon Imported by the firn., or bought of Importers and Manufacturers, We have no Bankrupt Stock or Auction goods to offer for sale, W. W. BURDETTE & CO., oclS-6t No, 928 7th street, and 706 K street northwest. "Pouce NUMEROUS CAUSES MAY OPERATE toturn the hair gray, all that is neoded to restore the natural color is Hall's Veyetable Silic an Hair Re- newer. For more than tweuty yeurs ite sales have been enormous, but we have yet to tearn of its first failure. N ELASTIC STEP, BUOYANT SPIRITS AND ear complexion are among the many desirable re- sults of pure blood. The possessor of healthy blood has his faculties at command, and enjoys a clear and quick vere«ption, which is impossible when the blooil is beavy, and sluggish with impurities. Ayer’s Sarvaparilla is the ‘best biood purifier and vitalizer known, oc Beserrrot, Daess Goons FROM THE BIG AUCTION SALE IN NEW YORK LAST WEEK, BARGAINS! BARGAINS! BARGAINS! FINE QUALITY ALL PURE WOOL COLORED CHUDDA CASHMERES, nearly one yardand a half wide, only,75c., wortis $1.25. CARTERS, 711 Manxer Space ALACK SILKS. BLACK SILKS. IMMENSE REDUCTION IN BLACK SILKS. OUZ 81 BLACK SILKS reduced to $75c.; our $1.25 BLACK SiLF'S reduced to $1; our $1.50 BLACK SILKS reduced to $1.5, BROCADE BLACK SILK VELVET reduced to $1. NEW YORK MILLS SHEETING 2%e. COLORED AND BLACK SATIN, 50c. LARGEST SIZE DOUBLE WHITE BLANKETS, 12-4, reduced from $8 to $5. COLORED CASHMERES, all pure fine wool, wide double width, (price everywhere 50c.) reduced to 373. COUORED SILKS, 30c.; FANCY SILKS, 374. LADIES" CLOTH SULTING, (one yard anda half wide), auction goods, only 3734c. oc20 CARTERS, 711 Manner SPACE Hose, Sweer Hose To find out how very little money it takes to buy the ‘numberiess articles whicit help so macerially to make a home attractive you should not fail to pay usa visit. It will pay you back. We offer this week; Handsome panel genuine Oil Paintings, in brautifol Gilt frames, at $1.29, $1.49, and 81.79. Large Oil Psintings, in heavy gilt frames, at $2.98 and 349, ‘Fine Of paintings, in embossed fiat gilt frames, $4.49. ‘The same in very wide flat frames. 86.50. Real works of art—Paintings which are worth from ‘$25 to $50, in very heavy fiut or deep frames, at $9.50 and $12.50. All these goods will surprise you by their remarkable | cheapness and besuty. ‘We offer also line of handsome Engravings in ok frames, all complete, at 99c.. the fraine alone is worth the money. Besides which we have a large ‘number of fine Chromos from 99¢. up. ‘We would alsocall your attention to our rich‘fgold, Silt and bronze Pramas for photos. ‘We offer a pretty 8x10 brouza trams at¥9J>; a heavy gilt frame, velvet inside, at 9c. ; lovely 8x10 gilt frames, ‘silk plush inside, at $179 and $1.98. ‘Most besutifui gold and plush Easel Frames at $1.93 and $2.49, ‘Japanese Cabinets and Boxes, something entirely Rew: fine Whisk-holders, Ornaments, Bisque figures, and namberless other novelties, Bronze Plaques, &c., &c., are among the new goods Just op-ued. Our sale of complete Curtain Poles, with rings, ends, and brackets, at 39c., 49c., 69c., with brass trimmings at 19c., &e., will continue this week. M. SILVERBER & CO., 912 Tth street and 913 8th street northwest, jear Pennsylvania ave. Miz J. P. Paruen, No. 1107 F Strect northwest, WILL OPEN, ON MONDAY, AND DURING THE WEEK, AN ASSORTMENT OF COSTUME BONNETS AND HATS, WHICH IS ONE OF HER SPECIALTIES. 0cl8-4t $1.95 0020 SILK CMBRELLA. Opened thisa. m. New, Lot of willed Sitk, Paragon e.only, oe WM. 8, TEEL, eld $85 Pennayivania uvenue. Fauxca Darss Goons, SILKS AND VELVETS, ‘W. M. SHUSTER & SON: ARE OFFERING DECIDED INDUCEMENTS IN CHOICE FALL AND WINTER DRESS Goops. THEY ARE SHOWING EVERY NOVELTY THAT HAS BEEN OPENED IN NEW YORK, AND ARE ‘MAKING DAILY ADDITIONS TO THEIR CROWDED STOCK. SATIN DUCHESSE OF SUPERIOR QUALITIES, IN, ALL COLORS, WITH PLAIN AND BROCADE VELVETY TO MATCH. SATIN POMPADOUR IN STREET SHADES TO MATCH DR:8S GoODS FOR TRIMMING. LARGE STOCK OF BLACK SILKs IN ALL GRADES AND TEXTURES AT THE VERY LOWEST PulCES. MOURNING GOODS OF EVERY DESCKIPTION, FROM THE BEST LOOMS IN THE WORLD. WE GIVE PARTICULAR ATTENTION TO THIS DE- PARTMENT, AND KEEP ONLY FIRST-CLASS @oopa. QREAT BARGAINS IN TOWELS AND HOUSE LINENS. WHITE LACES AT LESS THAN HALF THEIR VALUE HAVING PURCHASED TO GREAT ADVANTAGE A LARGE STOCK OF HOLLAND POINT WE INVITE AN INSPECTION. LARGE STOCK OF INDIA SHAWLS. WE ARE OFFERING THESE ELEGANT AND RENOWNED GOODS AT PRICES THAT HAVE NEVEX BEEN HEARD OF, AND WILL BE PLEASED TO SHOW THEM TO ANY ONE INTERESTED. CLOAKS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION IN THE NEWEST STYLES. : ODER LAE MaTbon OF SHORT WRAPTINOS AT DER A’ |. JERSEY, JA‘ NEW MARKETS AND FLUSH GOATS.” \OS=T® ‘W. M. SHUSTER & SONS, CITY ITEMS. ‘The Only sure method to cure an obstinate Cough—Use Dr. Buil’s Couzh Syrup. Price 2c. 1 Very Latest Styles Newmarkets and Russian Circulars ot cost, to close OL. 736 7tn street, Young's mourn. ing ‘store; don’t forget name abgaumber; 1t pay every'lady, on account of the’warm weather; they must be sold. Call at once, don’t miss. 736 7th st mw. New Cloak Parlor. Comeone; come all, See for yourselt. 4 Heaaquarters for Knit-Jackets. Prices way down, a Franc’s, cor. 7th and D, the only strictly on€ price Hat and Gent's Furaish- Ing store in the city. "A special bargain in boys! it-jackets, 68c. euch. 1 At J. Brock’s, S02 7th Street, 3 100 pairs Children’s Spring Heel Handsewed, 2 6, only 6&0, worth $i. ee Marvey bas plenty ot extra fine oysters, Best in'the matken sabi Dulfy’s PURE BARLEY MALT WHISKEY, WILL CURE ANY CASE OF DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION, GENERAL WxARNESS, HEMMOBRHAGES, OR PULMONARY COM- PLAINTS. IP TAKEN IN THEIR EARLY STAGES, AND RRLIBV! IP NOT ABSOLUTELY CURE THE MOST OBSTINATS AND SUPPOSED HOPELESS CASES. ‘ry a Dottie and be convinced. We are the only concern in the United States Who are bottling and selling to the Medical Pro- fession aud Drug Trade an absolutely pure Barley Malt Whiskey, one that 1s free from Just off, and That ts not only found on the sideboards of the best fami‘fes in the country,but in the dispensing room, for use in cases of Dyspepsia, Indigestion and as & stimulant for tired and nursing mothers,and whet, in smoothness of taste, roundness and ‘delicacy of favor, making 1t allke acceptable to all ages and to the most delicate stomactis In Typhoid Fever, Dysentery, Diarrbosa and ail low forms of disease itis the favorite with the profession, who know Its Merits, Nnding 1v invaluable asa Stimulant. and one. “We have not, the space to speak Iudivid- ually of the large number of professional gentie- Shen Who have examined this whiskey, but_ simply Say at In May last we distributed 1,500 sealed Voutles to a like Dumber of the repres:nuitive phy- Siclans throughout the country for analysis and examination, and not one of that number found a trace of fusit oi or any adulteration whal Dr. Arent, the great Gi tous, states: “I find It absolutely pure and tree from’ Tusil oli, and for that reason cordially recom- thend it to the medical prot sd ny of the leading physic United ates not only recommend It to the profess! any other stimulant Lp For the consumptive and those af- large, but refuse tou their practice. flicted with homorrhuzes 1 is an Invaluable topic, supplying the sysiem with more carbon tuan the disease can exhaust,tue Invaild gaining in strength from Ue date of its'use, It 1s for sale by Drug- gists und Fine Grocery houses generally, aud by Tae DUevy MALT WitiskkY Co., ‘Baltimore, Md. Price, $1 per bottle, At J. Brock?s, Sv2 7th Street, Special for this week only, our $2.50 Ladies’ Kid and Pebble Button Boots, only €2 1 Durkee’s Cold Meat Sauce iad Dressing, ready-made, nutritious, econo delicious. Nothing equal to It was ever of fered, and itis invariably popular both at home and abroad, €0 A Fine Hair Dressing. Cocoaine dresses tue hur perfectly, and 1s also a preparation unequalled for the eradication of dan- drut | _ ‘The supertority of Burnett's Flavoring Extracts | consists in thelr purity aud great strengi. — €0 | _Cluetts Crown Collars, Cuffs and Monarch | Shirts are the best of all. 0 We Can Supply the Trade of Washington and vieinity with Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey at the same prices charged by the Dutly Malt Whiskey company at its distillery, thus Saving the trade freight aud cartage, Baxnous & HAMILTON. Halley's, S29 7th street, Wholesale wood and willow ware, Heart Pains, Paipttation, Dropsica ISweillngs, Dizziness, Indl- | gestion, Headache, Siveplessness cured by “Wells? jealth Renewer.” g Lundborg’s Perfume, edenta 0 Marechal Niel Rose. €0 Alpine Viotet Lunaborg’s Perfume, Lily of the Vajley. €0 Fur and Seniskin Garments wholesale prices this season. ‘This. will afford Splendid opportunity to purchase strictly reliable Furs direct trom manufacturer, and save Tatler’ prolits, Fasiuon Book matted free, isn “Aalderney Dairy Wagons.” Fresh Alderney Butter, churned every morning, 1 delivered in haif-pound “Ward” prints, pel mind. Also, Cottage Cheese, Butterullk aid sweet ik, Se. per quart, Crean ioe, pint. | Trovsaxvs Or Doxtsrs or MILLINERY, STYLISH AND HANDSOME, TO BE SOLD aT KING’S PALACE, 814 SEVENTH STREET NORTHWEST. French Pattern Hats and Bonvets; all the leading shapes in French Felt Hats. Alsoa Magnificent Assort- ment of Children’s Hats Binds representing every clime, Plumes, Tips, Velvets, Velvetcens, Treble Eng- Ush Crepe. Satin, Silk and Kid Gloves at importers’ prices, Wonderful Barzains in Ladies’ and Children’s Closks, ‘Twenty-five Thousand Dollars worth of La- ies’ and Children’s Wraps to be Slauzhtered. We have added to our extensive Stock of Millinery a very large assortment of Wraps of every description, compris- | ing the latest and stylish makes from abroad, which we ‘will sell af lower prices than you find elsewhere, All we ask, give us a call before purchasing. KING'S PALACE, 814 SEVENTH STREET. A New Ispvsrav. 008 Diversity of employment marks the progress of clvil- Szation;und that were productive of unmixed good if there were not developed in the same connection a ten- dency to maxnify the importance of each form of in- dustry. But the check to undue tmportance lies in the lack of popular uppreciation. 1 came across recently new and singular form of Bpecial Occupation. the exclusive inanufacture of NIGHT SHIKTS. Exclusiveand special pursuite tend to cheapen production. and this one to whick I have refer- ence, is a case in point; for am able to offer from the productions of this specialist, : GENTLEMEN'S NIGHT SHIRTS, of good quality muslin, and adorned with Cashs’ Trinmings, FOR 81 EACH, ‘These I regarg as Decided Bargains. Sizes from 14 to 18 neck, By post to any part of the U. S., for $1.25, prepaid. ‘These wili secure popular approbation, HENNING, THE CLOTHIER, ols, 410 Sevenrm Srazer. Orsez Crormsa Hovses HAVE $15 SUITS, BUT SHOULD You WISH TO SEE A BLACK WO1:STED SUIT IN FROCK OR SACK FOR §15 WE THINK YOU CAN ONLY SEE IT aT GEORGE SPRANSY’S, OXE-PRICE CLOTHIER, {01 SEVENTH STEZET, ‘cools OPPOSITE U, 8. POST OFFIOR, Pas ao Wore Tarorrarox, Suiting, Overooatings, and 7 ‘man Chemist, in a letter | C. C. Shayne, tue well-known Wuholesile Fur Manufacturer, 103 Prince street, New York, will sell elegant Fur Garments at retail at lowest cash | DRY GOODS. DRY_ GOODS. tn" pronumelation Steet uorthwess, ett hia* ‘PUPILS IN STENOGRAPHY AND TYPEWRITING— Ping to Sere ae Pomires her and eels. Sw r, S01 12th street northwest, moderate, Carta, EVEN} pos SO! La " and Double Entry Book-keeping. a “ CIVIL SENVIGE EXAMINATIONS, Te _ocil-2w* 1, TWITCHELL, Principal. 88 KATE V_ WILSON, ‘reacher of Volve Culture and Theoey, _ ol Tt 1408 10th street northwest. ‘T[8 NORWOOD INSTITUTE WASHINGTON.D.C, ‘Nos. 1212.and 1214 14th street (Thomas Circle). ‘The school course 1a complete in the Engltsn, Classical and Scientific Departmenta Music. Art end Elocution by skilled instructors (Piano, Prof. Anton Gloetsner.) ‘Students are prepared for Vassar and other colleges, oF can take a collewiate course at the Institute, Ladirs who have left school will find special facilities for special branches, Afternoon and Evening Cl for Ladies in German; also in German and French. For particulars address MR, and MRS, WM. D, CABELL, 16-tned Principals. Wyss, KATE CHAMBERLIN, RECENTLY OF Mibeton nil recta e siete Puke Chea Paice ing and ‘ibroidery. For references and terms ad. dress 1900 Vermout avenue. ocl6-6t WME REPRINCE, FROM PARIS. WILL BEGIN her French conversational lewons at her own and Pupils’ residences, Call after 4 p.m. 611 12th northwest ‘Terms moderate, ‘ocl-tm* WASHINGTON ACADEMY OF TELEGKAPHY: ‘ouly school of the kind here. A special invitation toatl to see the method by which you can soon learn a profession, 214 2d strest southeast, ‘ocl-4W* ‘Terms 4 iS 3 Py ¢ é z 0 st. nw, articwiars address t: ¢ Principal, P.O. Kor 294. NB Thorough private instruction ut auy time and place, ‘se22-1m, Prneiyad Prine Tri UTE. BUCHER, ‘of th» WASHINGTON COLLEGIATE (a boarding and. day school for young: vin) fo". better accommodation of het Pupils, has reinoyed. to the spacious residence, 1700 L street northwest, ne wCounecticut avenue, and will re- Opn Wednesda ith. Mrw. Bucher Ny returned from Europe, ie most approved met:odst ig, nhited to her well-known thoroughness 1 iichshi branches, will make a specialty of training ils In table mavuers and veneral deportment, whi them to enter the highest circles of sockets. ‘ACCOMPLISH MEN 18 i Music (vocal and instrumental; ROF. J. F. GERMU! TEACHER VocaL Pee romaare ees ea Rivanced "Tai Ten eureet norihirats °° UP gag STRAT Re eenooL, 1811 Ist : oo : = atveom ‘Monday, October 6 Apply su a iE. SCHEEL. ANIST. PIANO JEU, CR Ee oF AGO imners, as well as to be for feeane der cancer os Ts, CEDARS. GEORGETOWN HEIGHTS—A SE- Ject for ‘school Yadies.. Every facili thers ‘education tn. fnulish, the ase rasie | nung. Frepen URS ti aiection | of toe Berl its eetl-thektudm EW METHOD FOR PIANO AND SINGING AT Niiroe Drv oLowonrs Musca easton A | ‘Gpen_on’ September Ist, 1884 (4th year). shortest and Dest new system, saving of practice, training ‘voices quickly to’ the very highest culture for operas, concerts, etc. Gold Ix and diplomas will be awarded’ to. griduates nte procured for Furopeand America. New siuwing and plano clseses are how opened, at 4i0 New lurkave how gus HE BOYS’ ENGLISH AND CLASSICAL HIGH T etches oN J. W. HUNT, Prinet pal, Bogins ts seventeenth sear Sef Bile th the North Sox: sion Roum of Dr. Sunderland's Church. 4 tet’ tae Striction thorough. ts eraduates have taken hist fank in Dartinouth, Princeton aint’ Dickinisos welleese sha Harvard. Thigh and Stich:gan,univernticn. an aie fe ov. Thiment schools at West Powut snd Aubap 1 ‘Address P. 0. Lk, Box 8%, foran iuierview., aula Mi EED OS SENAY, Lio) and 1104 M street northwest, Washington.D. C., enters ite tenth year, MONDAY SEPTEMBER 20th, ‘MRS, ELIZABETH J. SOMERS, Principal, ENGLISH COURSE—Complete, thorough and practt- ‘CLASSICAL COURSE—Prepares for the senior year of the seminary or cutrance mito Siuith, Vassar and Wellestes: colleges. . FRENCH AND GERMAN—Under the supervision of the Berlitz school of lanicuages ¥LOCUTION—In charge of Mra. M. Stevens Hart, Principal of the Washington School of Hocatiou VOCAL MUSIC“Diretress, Madan Auuie Hoemer Kay PIANO _pitector. ART. DRAWIN ART—Under users £ fessor Anton Glostzner. PAINTING AND DECORATIVE. Of competent teuctiers, sel-3ma S$ SCHOOL. 517 7TH STR thout text books in less t ‘Business course Iu bookkeep: inanship, arithimeiic, spelling and correspongenen $6 monthly, $15 for three mouths, in advance Howe's Fayid business penne aiche, 83 “Oren all the Bookkeeping ‘usual time, Drawing, Painting, year,day and nicht Yacht separately, not in Ei cition, French and German, by a corps of efficient ghia nk to $160. “Private Texsoum, tegohers | Beginat any" ttn od ‘ol Jogues appl Princis i- —— — dence Ne MLM Donn tao donee ieped | FUREBEL INSTITETE, A WT STREET Sw gear has niudied ubroud under tho beat masters wifleit ° gue squar from Thott dlesire sive lesan" tuneic (Pio, grgats aod bar; and SOELICP theta 6 nony? to pupils at the ices eaclays a uinar grade Ne Bags ee ccd-im | Kindergarten. Noraval class for teach NGA OF FINE ART AND | QPENCERIAN BUSINESS COLL ‘ernon Tow, 945 Pa, ave. | Day aud eveuine lasses, Frevhaud and ' Meciiaiic Drawing (hutent Office work): Painting, Antique, Por- trait aud Life classes; Modeling, Hatamered rasa: China Painting and Kensington.” Visitors weicome. Orders taken for decorat.d desiens, A. E BOYLE, W. M_ROUZEE. Miss KE. J. WALKER, Secretary. oc-Im JIADAME GHEVREMON| (DIPLOMEE DE T2ACA- AVE Gemie de. Paris) has resumed texchiug the French Tangymc. ‘Mad. C wishes to cull the attention of those desiring to become thorou-b in her native tongue gigseoms privately and in clanses for ladies and chil- | ren, oct 1237 12th wtreet northwest, VATE LESSONS IN ALL GRADES OF STUDY. ct ‘To adults, con Prepares for College, Au- lis, West Posut, a nations, INSTITUTE: «w, corner 8th and K streets n. w. ‘Mathematical, Classical, Business, S. W. FLYNN, A. M. Night school, $3 and $54 month. cod (ARLINGTON ACADEMY, CORCORAN BUILDING. corner Fa, ave. and 15th at. opp. U.& Treasury, & Select Schoo} for Boys and You Men. "Number limit- ct ed. Only scholars of good moral r received, Ya) term of 1994 beg ns Septemlcr sib. Day and even ing sessions, Careful and thorough instruction in the Common Ensiish Branches, Bookkeeping, Shor:-band. | Higher Anuunetic, Algebra, Geometry, Latin and Greek. ‘auls-3m__ BURTON MACAFEE, A. UL, Principal, MESS OEY, EK, PGHREINER, TEACHER OF AML Hlocution—Lozical Analysis, Vocal Culture aud Expression—aud {eadings in Shakespeare and General Literature, Torclock. Child: ng C We iss ‘Weduesday and Friday, | lasers —Tucaday and “Thursday: | 3.80 p.m “Athome, Tuesdays, 6 ta 8pm, 123 New | York avenue Pm eo-3n | SAUVEUR SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES German, | SS" French, 1telian, “vanish, Latin, Greek, taucht’ by | Dr. Sauveur’s “Natural Method.” Full ‘corps of in- | structure | Cirewiare through, Wm, Beruhsrdt, Ph. D. | isi, of the Washington High ‘School, Residence, street tort Ocalan Sey MUS student ‘of th Lelpsic Conservatory. instrnets n-ig) German And Biveution. Hz? oth wince cs JP AND RS. ALERED BUJACS EDUCATIONAL Mi iicine tor young ladies and ttle wiris, 1754 Mt BL nw. Schols HEE Gel ioe reece Private Keasons in Ee nd Mathemuties, sel-au® UBURN FEMALE SEMINARY, 1406 © street northwest, Highest references, ocl-3m1 Miss BALCH, Principal | NATIONAL UNIVERSITY, N LAW DETARTMENT, FACULTY. HON. ARTEUR MAC ARTHUR, Associate Just.ce of ths Supreme Court of ‘the District of Coltmbia, President HON. SAMUEL F. MILLER, Associate Justice of thie Supreme Court of the United ‘Stites, Professor of Unteruational aud Cotistitutional Law. Professor of Piridias Evidence: juituriepruden: fessor of Pirading, Evidence, quits Ju ‘Commu:relal und Maritime Law: ie WILLIAM B, WEBB. Esq. Professor of Practice and Judge of Xioot Court, EUGENE CARUSL, Eaq., Professor of the Lav of lteal and bP tonal Property, Contracts, Newotable Instrainents, and Aitlied Evidence, Re-opened Monday, October 6th, 1884, at 6o'clock p.m. in the New Law Bnilding, No. 1006 E atreot northwest. logues can. be, obtainid at Morsivou's, Balla v Atuelints and Adams" Bookstores, oF ut the offeo OF the'Trensur-r, Fleming 3, Lavender, ‘Applicanta tor admiss'oh can 0, tain farther informa- fo Andimnatriculate at 48034 Louisiana avente, oF we do jaw bull i. ‘AL! Dusinesa communications should be addressed to ¥.J. LAVENDER. so-¥6m. 430% Coulsians avenue, (QOEUIERE SCHOOL FoR Boys, | under 15 benior lerer Peltclpales Lucien 20. Colliere A. My Director, (1538 I street northwest, vel0-6m JOHNSON, py = ¥, 70am ‘and Choir Master, 1219 10th street northwest. Pupils taught privately or in classes, ‘myl-6m* SHELbows DANCING ACADEMIES, 1004 F oy rare of age ‘Two separate departments— Juniors. ‘street uorthwest.—Tuesdays, ‘Thursdays and Satur- ys. Washinctou Hall, %l street and Pennsylvania avenue southeast,—Monday ani Fridsya, Bend for cir- cnlars, or teruis for renting dither hall, to1004 F street northwest, ‘au25-8in. APITOL HILL INSTITUTE AND KINDERGAR- ist street seutheast, will regpen Sepeeu Tone iting. Rindergarien® for nifermatiog | eneuigex Genuine Kindergurten For iite apriy te Misses C.F. BOXDNand E, SMITE, prin: B Salstrcet southeast. sein Tit STREET NORTHWEST, MLE V. PRUDHOMME is organizing her French classes for the season, Parisian pronunch- tion and a practical use of the language taught In- ftruction Iu an English school for boys and girls, near Jown Circle: and in the Washinwton Collegiate tnstirats forvoutg lucien and litle wiris 1100 street, Chasers Tenidence, mosuins, froin 10:30 to 13: aftertoum ail Sis creiine One eveniagein the week for Fresich conversation will be given free to pupllg, “Call betweru 4:90 02d 3 pm, oede-tm PRENGH PND ENGHSH FAME AND DAY SCHOOL for Young Ladies and Little Girls, 1305 Yith strect, 1024 Masy ave, and 1623 N street, Mra’. P. MeDouald’ and ‘iss Anna Ellis, pring! The text School year will bein September 24, 16M The cours Of study embraces everything necessary for a thorous! English and classical education, Daily. Freuch—Berlitz method—for which thers is no large. Class in Wood-carving will begin Oct. 1 Pepe e he kare oa for Little Gir's Just beginning se “1 io is provided fer echolars living on Capitol Hill or other distant parts of the city. (QEBMAN CLASSES AND PRIVATE LESSONS Sieh tate te cee Genre Pat m a y. Children, Saturday. ‘oon clumen, Altes DORA ZIWET, qraduate of Breed Germany, 1456 Corcoran street. ‘ocd-imn* MERSON INSTITUTE, 914 dra e., Ber, 1 Fe iecc Classical aud Natherustionl Scheer tor dogs login fa hd year Septeair 10th the second Weds aay of the moi for businees, for Sale ‘Princetou and ofher colleges, for the scien tchoole and for the 0, 8. Mitaryana Sever nceienes For particulars address CHAS.’ B"YOUNG, Principat oe 4th wtreet. irs can be obtained af the book- ores. a CADEMY OF THE VISITATION, CONNECTICUT Litt cisla~ ths ekercises of tee aeatony Mat Ss an Tesumed September Sth. 1886. A limited number of Permatent and weekly boarders willbe Tecei . ‘ons in private or In classes will be given to ladies in vocal and drawing, fancy work &c. PREADS, SELECT SCHOOL-AN ELEMENTARY amume, painting, Po Seis eam ieee re thoreush in Enelish, Mathematics, Claseice and Setar ral Betenoe Books furmsied by schogt ‘Terme mad ented school rouse from Sto dpm Cire ‘a018-5in ‘THOS, W. SIDWELL, Principal. 1[ HE BERLITZ SCHOOLS OF LANGUAGES Soret Private lee "8 OW : 147g ST. N,W., WASHINGTON, D.Q. Best instruction to adulte or ans ‘Apply to PROF. N. JOLY. fy N. re oes ronan oes oe nae a WAIT! R Ey ‘oth and D streets northwest, _Estbli cupies beautiful commodious halls, pariors rooms in Lincoln Hall building. result of twenty’ y his rangements for train ‘women, for real life, self-suppert, use fu orable iudeyendence, Full corps of abl practical wachers, “Regular day and Fesumed Monday, September Ist. at 9a Scholarship for cne year from date of for day ov evening sexaione), 850; per quarter, da: night, $1 day. 7: might, $6. Colioza office’ open’ for arramecinents Monday, August 25, und. thereafter, Students are registered, equipped and ansisued seats in the orer in wich they complete ar- Tangements Wandsome, fluatrated circular, with fall information ap interesting readin matter, mailed to any address, or given upon appli ation to . HENRY ¢. SPENCER, Principat SARA A. SPENCE. Vice Princival auto W ‘silat gs SCHOOL OF FLOCUTION AND ENGLISH LANGUAGE, ol M_STHREET, MRS. M. STEVENS HART. Prrverrat. ‘The third snnual sewion of this school will bexin October Ist: close June ist. Private and clays instruc ion day and evening, “Especial attention given 9 the cure: STAMMERING AND OTHER VOCAL DEFECTS. FAMILY SUPPLIES. 30-310 HH ERE cco K FEI gs, HH Ee Goo Rox REP BRR gs MoM RER COU KK ERE ROR Sgs> BUCKWHEAT IS NOW READY. FOR SALE BY ALL GROCERS. WM, M. GALT & CO., WHOLESALE AGENTS, oclo-sm Corner Ist and Indiana Avenue, Couraze Prices, WIIMER'S, 1918 Pennsylvama syenns, BbL CERES FLOUK. BU. GOLDEN HILL FLOUR: Bb NEWIORT FLOUK, Finest Made: bbl WINDSOR FLOUIK. 2 FER gSS, 3 5855 EE ‘i THE CELEBRATED MINNESOTA PATENT PROCESS FLOUR, 8 without a loubt the most BeauTiycL and the most ‘Nvrnrriovs Flour in the world, ‘Phe Millers have not only the most perfect Mill, eon- taining as it does all the most improved Mechinery in- vented up to the present time, but they produce a Flour UnsuRrasseD by any mill in the world. To prove that, we would simply state thata large quantity of this ‘magnificent Flour is shipped annually to Eucope and eaten at the principal Courts of the old world. We Guanan7EE that it 1s made from selected hard wheat grown in Minnesots and Dakota It is an scknowledg-d fact, that in this Flour a perfo:t separation of the glati- nous particles of the wheat berry and a thorough elimi- nation of all wesk and starchy matter has at last been, reached, and is consequently more NUTRITIOUS, yield- ing more bread to the barrel than any other Flour. The dest trade admits that from its bread-mak'ng qualities it is the cheapest, ar well as the best, for either family or baker's use, and unsurpassed by any Flour made. Every sack and every barrel is warranted to give entire satisfaction, STERLING'S ST. LOUIS FANCY. ‘One of the most beautiful Winter Wheat Patents ever offered to the trade. It is unexcelled by any other Patent ‘except Ceres, and will please the most exacting house ‘Keoper and satisfy the most fastidious epicure, GILT-EDGE. A magnificent Winter Wheat Patent, RELIANCE. A splendid Minnesota Patent Flour, made by the cele- brated Hungarian process. Itis a very cheap and beaa- tiful Patent, within the reach of ali classes, and we guarantee will give satisfaction to every one who will try it, GOLDEN HILL. ‘The old reliable stand-by and the Standard family Flour cf theDistrict. Itis equal in quality toagreat many high priced Patent Flours, whilst it can be bought for considerable less money. We defy competitors to bring forth any Flour superior to CERES, STERLING, GILT-EDGE, KELIANCE or GOLDEN HILL, and we feel assured that any housekeeper who tries them once ‘will never use anything else. For sale by all grocers. ‘Wholesale Depot, corner Ist street and Indiana avenue, sel3 WM. M. GALT & CO. G=*TEFUL—comrortina EPPS’ COCOA. BREAKFAST. “By s thoroweh knowledge of the natural laws which povern the operations ie ‘and nutrition, and by ® caretul ‘pplication of the fine of Well-se- ected Cocoa, Mr. Epps bas provi our breaktast tables ‘With a delicately flavored beverage which may save us wany heavy doctors’ bills, It is by the judicious use of such. freed ae oe Bes cee at: ‘be wradi ely built up until strong enough . Gciicy to dincase. Hundreds of subtle maladies are foat- frearousa ve réady to alack wherever thers isa woak jdut We may eacaye many shaft Caracives well fortified with pure blood qud ® Droperly Koumished rane" Crew Serouce Guselit ae i Made simply with bolling water or milk. Soldin tins only Oi asa Tos by Grocers labelled thus JAMES EPPS & CO., Homeopathic Chemista, mhl-snktu ‘London, England; Srzout Norce KNOWN FACTORY OF REYNOLDS & SON, WHICH 1 CONSIDER AS GOOD IF NOT SUPERIOR TO WALTER D WYVILL, Exctusrve Acrxr, ar at | '-6un Turorren Waars Axo dacsers SEATON PERRY, {SUCCESSOR TO PERRY & BROTHER) NOVELTIFS IN PARIS AND BERLIN TATBORT aNd LONG WRAPS | | ELEGANT SEAL PLUSH COATS, at 840 and $80. | (D WINTER WEIGHTS IN ENGLISH WALK- ‘AERG SackETs, Flow #5 40 S18 as BLACK SICILIENNE CIRCULARS AND DOLMANS (ined with Quilted Satin), from #25 to $50. VELVET AND SEAL PLUSH LONG AND BEQHURT WLAPS IN GREAT VARIETY. PERSIAN SILK WRAPS. IMPORTED JERSEYS. ELEGANT TSO TONE BROCADED VELVET ‘DRESS FRONTS. WEDDING OUTFITS A SPECIALTY, §a- SPECIAL APARTMENT FOR DISPLAYING EVENING GOODS BY GASLIGHT. §@- CHOICE GOODS, PLAIN FIGUBES AND COR- RECT PRICES. SEATON PERRY, Penny Bor.prxo, ‘Pennsylvania avenue, corner 9th street, Established 1840. ect RRR AM ge ff. BE Nhat > gs BBB A A UMM MM Sys MAMMOTH ESTABLISHMENT, 416 SEVENTH STREET NORTHWEST. AS WE DO 4 STE OUR PRICES ARE CTLY CASH BUSINESS, ALWAYS THE LOWEST, JUST OPENED BLACK BROCADED VELVETS, 19 INCHES WIDE, GOOD VALUE, FOR 83.00 OUR PRICE ge 2 Pe = 5 0 wy PERYARD. 8 Hh = aS He CURTAIN SCRIMS! 5,000 YARDS ECKU CURTAIN SCRIM. OUR PRICE + ft Ay n i am cco 00 ecoo 6 O00 Ge O00 coe “oo THE PALAIS ROYAL, FOR THE SPECIAL SALE, OF CORSETS, OFFERS THE FOLLOWING BAR- Garni oT. Sateen Corsets, in bine and red, size from 18 to 25; regular price $1, special price 69¢. 1oT2, ‘Contil Corsets, in blue and red, double busk, sizes 18 | 24, 25, 96, 27; rexular price $1.25, special price 69c. LOT 3. White Contil Corsets, double busk, side steel, war- ranted bone, size from 20 to 25; regular price $1.25, special price 69. Lora, French Woven Corsets, embroidered bust, side ood whalebone sizes from 18 to 28: regular price $1, special price 6%. Sg PPP FER cco A Pee eon xk Sys8 BP EEE COO HM A A French Woven Corsets, five bundre’ bone, silk | fanned top and bottom, diab and white; regular price $1.98, special price $1.25. A very special and substantial bargain PPP. PPD + as Pp D> | PPD De cco RRR 5S Fee TIT €°S P% RRR, gs ERE TUT ss $9 88 Ee SS EL OE oS ‘ccd “oo ROR SssS Eee fF SssS =) ‘The French P. D. are tho best Sitting Corsets im- Ported. We keep the ouly complete line this side of | New York; we latve all colors, all sizes, long, medium | ‘und short; satin, exteen and contil; prices from $L50to | 8308 PPP, A IT gSSg Peo& EF a is grr AA FL AA Gt S885 BO O24 tun 2°45 I Sus 1117-19 PENNSYLVANIA AVEXUR. E27 The Palais Royal sale of 980. Kid Gloves i con- tinued . oct We have 2 aa Hine of M.QUI VETS, eT rset aS a Au inspection of our is, on. 2 Saale ‘RETAILED AT WHOLESALE PRICES Pay, is and Sito ich eitorend and only Heat 921 Penna Avenue 15« Hox Tore. aed Meck Lowel, sine 20 wy a8 an WOODWARD & LOTHR BOSTON DRY sont en! “PK 921 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE” uae &®) DOZEN “ BRITISH BALP HOSE, ‘Full regular made and gunectted, donble heels and tows 8 PAIRS WoC WARD & LOTHROP, BOSTON DKY GOODS Hs ONE PRICE ONLY. 2 D STREET. ALL-WOOL CLOTH NEWMAKKETS and DOLMANS | 921 Pa ave. or Det FRENCH BROADCLOTHS, | RICOTS and TWILLED —— —_ CLOTHS for LADIES’ HABITS. MEWS DP OOLOn wate: ALL-WOOL SCOTCH PLAIDS for MISSES SUITS. | gp aga MENS SOLID COLOK LOSE. | IMMENSE RTOCK OF EUROPEAN DRESS FABRICS Discd. (soe ‘oul | for PLAIN AND COMBINATION COSTUMES. a Sgn Koad rownt | PLAIN and BROCADED i: RMAN VELVETS. : a, LYONS: SILK VELVE' IN BLACK AND FIF- WOOD WAL TQEEN GULURS tron So toe on Drs PERE STOCK OF LY SILKS. SATIN DUCH- 92 Pa ev. ‘One Price mde Ess! AMES AND BROCADI TN BLACK, rly bos! SHITE. AND ALL SHADES FUN STREET, RECEP: FIFTY DOZEN | TION AND EVENING Wear MEN'S SOLID COLON HALP HOSE, “Mako Spliced fret, in Garvet, Navy Bleo and Goal Brown, 280: pot pelt WOODWARD & LOTRIOP, BOSTON DRY GOODS HOUSE, One Puce UeE. 221 Pa ave, 912 D atrwet, LADIES’ SILK UNDERWEAR 2 Lowest’ PRICES, ar WooDWARD'E LOTHROPS BOSTON DRY GOODS HOUSE ONE PRICE ONLY, 912 D Street, MEN'S TWO-BUTTON CHEVREAU KID GLOVES. Fine Quatity, Cable Sewed, every pair warranted im omP seiection ot FALL and WINTER SHADES, $1.00 PER PAIR, WOODWARD & LOTHROP, BOSTON DRY GOODS HOUSE. 82 Pasve, ONL PRICE ONLY. 912 D strest CARTWRIGHT AND WARNER'S FALL AND WINTHK UNDERWEAR, ror MEN, WOMEN AND CHILDREN, ONE PRICE ONLY. sed 92) Penna avenue. 912 D strest, IMPERIAL REAL RID GLOVES, We have had remarkable sugcess with our IMPERIAL REAL KID GLOVE, wade gin & lieht-wenebt kin, Which we advert sd last week at price We per pale et than our Kevular Liiperial yoods, om tak Glewsare i tert ti eam ns 4 length Mousguetaine at a xiuiilar price, dusted of $2 2. yur Doak. $2.00 PER PAIR. WOODWARD & LOTHROP, BOSTON DRY GOODS HOUSE, ONE PRICE ONLY, 921 Penn. ave, =! 12D wt Beal Brown Trown. Garnet, Ltt Brows, Myre ae 750. PER YARD. ‘These goods have heretofore acu comnidered cheap oB our counters at 81 y-r yard MOob! AND & LoTHnor. ‘921 Pa Ave. ON] Pack, ‘ONLY, oI Det 45-INCH BROWN COTTON, ‘Wc. Per Vera. SLINCH BROWN COTTON, 12ig¢. Per Yard. ‘The above are two mpecially good values, which are overstock of one of our best manufacturers, enables ws to offer at the above low prices WOODWARD & LOTHROP, BOSTON DRY GOODS HOUSE. ONE PRICE ONLY. 921 PENNA. AVE, 12 D STREET, WE DESIRE TO CALL ATTENTION TOOUR LINING DEPARTMENT. Acomplete stock of Drom Cambrics, Siewiaa, Drtil- Sicth Lines’ Canvac"boukietesed Linkage Basey oth, Linen’ tan Striped Lintngs: 6” WOODWARD & LOTHROP, BOSTON DRY GOODS HOUSE, Pa Ave. ONE PRICE ONLY. A LADIES BLACK KID GLO’ that, will net tip or tear, ade to our onder from & ‘cial lot of selected skim every Jair warranted a BUTTON RIP GLOVE....__........#180 PER PATR, BUTTON LENGTH MONSOUETATNN 62 PER PALE WoODWAKD & LOTMMOE BOSTON URY GOODS HOUSE, ONE. PRICE ONL 921 Pennsylvania ave., tool 912 Dat Busck Dress Goovs Dzranruear. E. G. DAVIS, 19 MARKET sPace Raving recently vieited the Rastern Market, we are ‘now prepared to show our customers aud the publica Jange and varied stock of BLACK SILK VELVETS, Plain and Brocade: Black Gros Grain Silks, from 7Se. to $5.25a yard: Black Satin Khadames and Merveillew; Black Armure Silks, for Mourning: Black Sati De Flora; Brocade Silke, Courtauld’s English Crepe. LUPIN'S CELEBRATED BLACK GOOD. Black Cashimeres, from 60c. to @LO0per yard. Bison Cloth, trom 87ige. to 81.25, Royal Surah, French Serge, all wool Crape Angelia, Drap d°Ete, and many other choice fabrica 6-4 Gilbert's Suiting, #1 per yard; former price $1.25 Black French Tricot, €1.25; former price @L76. 6-4 Hlack Brood Cloth for Tailor-made Suits, Large Stock of Fancy Gray and Black Woolens for ‘Combination sults, ‘Some choice things tn Silk and Wool Mixtures, NOUONS! NOTIONS! ! Stock must be seen to be appreciated. Weask am t- spection, No trouble to show woods. POPULAR PRICES. “RE @ DAVIS, COR. 8TH AND MARKET SPACK oct PIANOS AND ORGANS. Ureicar Praxos ama BECOMING MORE FASHIONABLE EVERY DaY. In the colebrated Heinekemp and Stultz, U1 specialty 18 iade, apd fas been Reached in ele of tone, dure y. and standing solidly 1u tune. They are not built e“pinn of any obscure ‘method, but, on the eau y, contain all the est luiprovraieut= of real wait, Xoevhynprovin the some, anakine the touch more bytupathetic, and ing the cutward appearance. Don't make any arrangements to buy till you have seen these superb instruments. Youcan save with us from $50 to $150, and if you desire to dispow of & ‘Square Piano we will allow you full value for it in ex change. Special factory prices for cash, and easy mouthiy time payments. ocl4 WAREKOOMS, 42 NINTH STREET. THEIR U IGUT “RAND PIANO, ENSINE “DECKER™ PIANOS ASE MADE DY DeckEN bios. x. CAP GB RUAN: Sole Auvnt, 407 10th atroct nw. Also for Burdett onsans. NE KEANICH & BACH AND STIEFY PIANOS: receive the Highest Praise from all who know them, and Galiy's Automatic Musical In- struments artistically ‘their owm musi SG. L WIL) s BD's Music Warwooms, street northwent. Pianos for rent for the season, Special attention to ‘tubing apd repairing. eel 3 Th Brest Northwest. PIANOS AND ORGANS OF 4LL THE LEADING ‘MAKES, Instruments new and ey ees OP (41) the popular Musical Publications of the 4s, paper? Bris ioes Fine ‘Shirts only 600, Finest Percale Shirts ave CJ} FIANWos ‘WILCOX & WHITE AND KIMBALL ORGAWR es Se Buudstocs of bc, Music, HENRY nett _Manastne Partner of tos tne fas of Ee ® Oe pt ‘to pat on, for $1. MEGINNIZ, ou 1002 F street. —_—_——_—_—_—_—_—_——