Evening Star Newspaper, December 14, 1886, Page 4

, #' THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D..C., TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1886—WITH SUPPLEMENT. LOCAL MENTION. ‘The Weather. Orrick or THe CurRy WAsiiwaTox, Tina, For District of Columbin, Maryland and Virginia, fair weather, northwesteriy winds, slightly cold: Meer por 4 Crrrstuas oy THAT WANTS ONE—We uit in per it of thousan Sarry-Lixep Fea IuportaNt To TkAvELeRs.—When yon visit N ‘York stop at the Buckingh mel, F ve ntrally located the European plan. Very e for eiter trausient or perinaneiat guests: near the Central depot and quite accessible by eit vd oF surface railroads, also by stages which pass the door every few ininuites, This magniticent hotel is elegantiy Turntshed and has splendid pub- Me pariors for ladies and gentlemen,smoking rows, » toms, private Mining rooms, ete, ete, It irving in price from $1 per day up- ‘Wards, «Iso Superior accommodations for fami wishing to make either long or short stays. The restaurant {5 unsurpassed and the prices reasona- bie. hues ro Feesereee.—Dui R. Goupsew honsefrnishing with us fs booming at present. and im a few da Will be so rushing that we cannot devote 1 ime to every one that We desire to; so our advi 3s, buy now While the stock ts at 115 best fad the crowd that Is sure Week. Prices never so low, an never in better shape. Re Penition to save yon show yon more holiday houses im this District headquarters In the Ine, and Such & stoek as will surprise ev the Immense variet mammoth ment. Trade You look fo ns as » have n Those Wi know ick, the portrait photographer, 18 having won- derfnl Sueeess with the new instantaneous plat All sittings made this week will be finshed before ihe holidays. studio, 121 Pennsylvania ave. Lovers, $3. Dun Yor str or Christ 7th st. nw. ur portraitsmade ve Fesiltsequally Fusseur’s Ice Cream, Charlottes and Candies, BLUINE is a compressed sheet of ull arine,the most beautiful Die known, For sale by all gro- Krewe T yn! 11 7th st. now. Haxp Ksr¥ including the celebrated Reversible | ‘corner 7th aud D streets. The Store in the cit Waist Parton Sturm . Dunn's, i For Rext.—A suite of 6 rooms, second floor, bw nily board a specialty. “0 Toth St. R.W., front Of | haif block to Arlington. Five Portraits. Kets Kemethy, 1109 Pa. ave. hire, 414 9th street. CHEN SAFES, £2.50. Dunn's, 311 7th st. nw ‘Uxtit Forteer Notice, oar store will be open until 9 pm. K. Harris € Co., jewelers, 432 7tit st. harles Kraemer, 737 7th #11 7th st. nw. As Tak Honrpays are approaching, everybody must be supplied with Wine and Liquors. "To be | sure to get what is pure. go to the old-established | Wine House of Chr. Xaniter's, No. 909 7th st. naw. Fasey Tasues, $1.25. Dunn's, 311 7th st. ‘SPLENDID GiassEs,$1. Hempler’s, Pa. ave.and 41. CITY AND DISTRICT. ————— Condensed Locals. ‘Tue application of Samuel R. Chureh for admis. sion to the bar Was yesterday referred to the com- mittee of examinati ‘The residence of William Cuglick, No. 1115 street northwest, Was damaged by fire tot Lent of $200 about half-past 9 o'clork last night. At the meeting of the grand lodge of the Order of Fis, im New York yesterday, Dr. Hamilton E. Leach, of this etty. R. ‘oncert was given at Mount V ‘chureh last evening. Rev. Dr. Wayland Hoyt, who is giving a series of three sermons at the E-street Baptist church, 18 one of the most prominent clergymen in bis de- nomination. Mr. Robert C. Langley, of this city, and Miss Katle€. Dittrich, of Rockville, Md., were married here last Sunday, and at once took possession of thetr future home in East Washington, where | they received the congratulations of many of thei Intends. An assignment of W. D. Johnston, drugyist, at | 1517 I street, to B. H. Webb for the benetit of cred~ tors, bas been recorded. He makes preference of 2 note for $1,010 due P. J. Murphy. Charles Miller, the Young man Who was arrested tn Baltimore a few days ago for stealing a quantity of clothing from the house ot Mr. Cotton, corner of eth and K streets, pleaded guilty in the Police Court to-day to three charges of larceny, and Was given six months in jail. ——.__ | SeNDAY Scoot Ustos.—\t the meeting of the union last night in the Calvary Baptist. church, There Was a practical discussion of the topic “The S. S. Lessun in the Home,” which was partic: rovided | -, besides, | muffs and fur trimmings and a whole host of other | de ag tpsted in by nearly all prese | that if the parents wonld generally join with their ebildren in the Study of the Sabbath school lesson, | lnsking it the subject of familiar home talk, vou | Would Tealize 2 great advantage through an In- {| creasing Knowledge and love for the Book of God, | With a corresponding Interest in the Subbatlt school: sind thus the “missing link” between the | home aud the Sabbath school would have been | found. = se= ‘Tue RELEASE OF Mrssns. Hitz axp PRENTIss.— | = that the Court In General! Term had de. elared the Indictments against Messrs. officers of the defunet Gern vand, to be defective, Was taken to the tpg, at ten o'clock, by Mrs | afterwards Mr. Hitz’ daughter ar f course, Was most weleome to n confined in the the day many t ners, WhO hie rt bm During Iriemis called and joined WIT them in thetr re- | joleing. ‘The order of the court directing their re. | leave wastaken to the jail at three orclock by | 2 Gem. Mussey. counsel for Mr. Hiv, and at fonr | Oelock Messrs. Hitz and Prentiss lett the building, | ae oimpanied by their friends. This was the final | seems in aease that Hos occupied the court and | the public attention for several | ~ | AN ASSAELT In Tue Wane Lor. the Police } Court” Us morning James Carr was tried for asciult and Ws. cid Was given Six months in fal. ‘Phe tostinn given ty show distving throu: noon While Lafontain n, Who were | Was requested to uence of lquor, & Jet them ride. He refused. and they took the | te: ws from hum, beating Kim with sign boards taken from the’ park. drove off with the 2 $ caught by Officer s escaped. ward D. Christian re- ch worth $60. Samuel 7th survet souihWest, reports that s broken Into last might and robbed of clgars and $15 in cash.” Dr. Hazen, 407 tsouthiest, reports stolen from his trout door «wat worth $150. FE. T. Humphreys, 312 Sth street northeast, report Larceny of a shawl worth $1 ©: southwest, repe odresses and an old carpet Mus Pars Assurant. West, the colored ex-clerk of the land omic in dicted for housebreaking and for assault with’ tn- tent to rape Mrs. Mary J. Page, was called in the Criminal Court to-day by the’ district attorney Who asked that a day be fixed for trial, Mr. D. EL Cahill sald he appeared In the tnterest of Mr.W. A. and asked @ postponement on account of the ubsece of Col. Cook, whieh Was cansed by his ill. ness and recent affliction. The court postponed action Ull Thursday, stating that at that time he expected a day would be tied. =e A WASHINGTON COCPLE Makkigp IN Haste.—The Ralttmore Sun of to-da A marriage took place vesterday in the law office or Mr. C.D. Bar- hits, in the Bible house, on North Charles street. ‘The parties married were Charies P. Sheck and Miss Marzaret A. Rockett, both of Washington. ‘They applied to Rev. Thomas Myers, agent of the dsble society. to marry them, and 4s the room in ‘The back of the store Was occupied at the time, Mr. Myers obtained permission of Mr. Barnitz to Use his office. The ceremony was performed in the presence of Mr. Barnitz, Miss Martha W. Forest | and Miss Mollie E. Strawbridge. The bride and ‘room seemed to be in such a hurry to return to Washington that they did not even wait for a marriage certineate, Which Was afterwards filed ay by Mr. Myers and Witnessed by Misses Forest and strawbridge.” ed Tue Scits acatser Tak B. & P. Ratnoap Co.— | This morning tn the Cireult Court the jury in th tase of Mrs. Fitzpatrick against the BL & P. Rail- fuad Co. for $5,000 dainages Dy reason of unloading freight cars in front of mises on Maryland avenue, near 10th street Verdict’ tor K Crown, W., Fettirned a sealed ——- aa morning the case of Chas. mst the same company for $10,000 damages by reason of unioadt: tral &€., front of his premises, was taken up.” O°? a TUR CATALOGUE oF ORIENTAL Goons reads 40 royal carpets of different eastern Make; Soexquis- ne end 20 camel's hair hall 3 200 silk, antique, modern, and prayer of Daghestun, Bokhara, Tebriz’ ai irvan; Tsian, Turkish Tare saddle-bags and Kilims: a large collection ‘of yellow Damascus silks; Turkish embroideries; an doyleys; Persian covers, attar of roses, &e. The auctions of this consignment commence by Duncan-on Brothers, corner 9th and D streets, om ‘Thursday. —__ A Caxp.—Any of our friends whom we may. to invite by card to our grand opening of Interior Deewations and Holiday Goods W iv, De- cember 15¢h, Jaca ad consiiler the oversight trtion equally WB. ‘to 29 G street | | of all the pretty things, th | net and frame THE HOLIDAY TRADE. INVEIGHING AGAINST FASHION. Where to Make Purchases—The Scenes | Mrs, Miller Talks on Drews Referm—Her on the Streets, Campaign Against Cornets. The business streets of Washington at Christ-| There was not astylish new bonnet in the audl- mas time present all the attractions of a great fair | ence that assembled at the Universalist church Where the most beautiful products of factory, | last evening to hear Mra, Jenness Miller lecture on spiudie and loom and the exquisite creationsof art | dress reform. There were staid married women, are assembled. Holiday shopping has already | elderty women and some young women, while begun in earnest, and any fair afternoon the | hereand there was a man. Itwas a good audience streets are thronged with people either engaged | to talk to as aglance at the kindly Intelligent y in buying or looking over the displays of | faces would show, but there did not seem to be gomls with the view to futurepurchases, ‘The | present any of that class from which converts brilliant and attractive displays Of holiday goods | might be expected. The young Indy with the at- are reflected, ina way, in the advertising columns | tenuated waist, high heels and other attractive of Tae Star, which will be found to be an invalu- | frivolities was not there and against the follies of able aid to those who have purchases to make and | this class the lecturer's wit and sarcasm was destre to post themselves in advance as to prices | Mostly directed. However, she received the a and places where the colcest goods may be found. | RTeciative, attention of the good women mno With the aid of THm Stax one can sit at horgeand } py her rhetoric but thetr eyes by her dress and ap. arrange beforehand the de iis of a shoppt ‘- | pearance. le a Ht: cture as peaition, instead of Weaving the seleetice of arth on the ™ plattormn wh ar. sat uy the platform while Rev. cies to tie haphazard cholee of tie moment. Tax | Kent prelly ‘said a few words of introduction, STAR publishes also for the benefit of readers who the most eritical of her sex would acknowl have purchases to make, and will continue to e het beauty, whatever they might think of the publish from day to day, notices of business estab- | liresa. ‘The ladlés present were of course inter- lisaments that offer inducements in price or in qnality or variety ef goods, For several generations past the people of Balti- more and the outlying towns, including Washing- ton, have regarded the old-established house of S.NCH Kin & SOXB asthe repository par creel. ence of sold silver ware, and many is the house ‘dress had. . Whose whole supply of inetal table adornments of | BaF What the owner of the bed that character came from thelr establishment. MBS. MILLER'S TALK. ‘Thetr old-time reputation they still hold, making | She began to talk, and she talked fluently and silver goods a leading feature of thelr stock; but | went for about an hour, showing a familiarity with late they are paying more attention than for- erly to gems, general Jewelry and fancy goods, | REF subject and a deep os a will be seen” by their “advertisement in another | What she was saying. column, Their supply of holiday articles is unu- | lecture,as some might have supposed, from the jarge and very fine this year, and Baltimore | fact that this lady has. a variety of dresses made ¥ 89 accessible that those having in mind | for different occasions, and so the gentlemen resents of Value can Well afford to examine and | present were not made uncomfortable, She spoke enjoy thelr selection before final selection. fi she evile Of the present strle of dress and the rhe jus effects upon health and life, an isevident that Christinas is near. ‘The windows Eiey pave nee, the power to tree Ghotns of LaNsBcRGH & Bro. are vers tastefully decorated by their skilled window dresser, Mr. J. W. Gibson, Among the articles displayed are beautiful silks, sted In the dress, which represented one of the es in the posed dress reform. It was in int of style What ts Known as a Princess ‘With the sides and back of dark blue velvet ai the front a soft mass of white cashmere with Plenty ,of Irish lace, “Eversbody sald, «What a ely dress!” and then waited with interest to from the bondage of fashions which emanate trom unknown and irresponsible sources, She ridiculed the mock modesty Which allowed women to go into Public places with the upper portion of their body Satins and dress goods; plush goods of all concetv- | practically nude, yet would shrink from ahy ex- able shapesand styles; pretty hoslery of all kinds; ge z Stik and? linen. handkerchiets; ‘boxes of colognes | BOSUTe Of the lower limbs. These portions of the 5 anatomy, the lecturer urged, differed, in no ma- leather goods In pocketbooks, satchels, etc. terial respect, from that of men, and there was no automatic dolls most | reason Why Women could not have as much free- attract tue children in dancing, powdering their | dom and ease in thelr movements asthe posite Taces and doing lots of funny things. Sex. For street wear, she advocated short dresses, Now that Christmas time is upon us, and cold | She condemned corsets and high heels, and her de- weather can be expected, Jas.¥. Davis’ Soxs, corner | scription of the suffering entailed upon women Dy nt ‘12th stree Pennsylvania avenue, come to the | the stylish modes of dress, she said, could be veri- front with e variety of fur and seal garment. | Hed in the faces and movements of the fashionably ‘The purchaser is assured that every plece of fur | dressed women one meets. The corset,of course, was | before being placed on sale undergoes the per-| the main subject for attack. She said that by a sonal examination of the firm, whose long expe- | merciful arrangement the region of the watst had rience and excelient reputation make such an as- | been made strong and capable of enduring severe shrance the best certiticate of eharacter the goods | treatment, and this accounted for the existence of coulit have. Fyomen alter so many years of this stsle of dress. > you looking c, a bon nen were obi 10 dress as women do, Ace 5c Okay Sy Mrs Ee MOUAE TABS | Would be dead im a short time, and while the ors2, Jt is mow at the north: | speaker did not advocate murder, yet _she thought fast coruer of Lith and G streets. There the | ¢ would be right to make some man an awful latest styles iu millinery will be found. example for the good effect upon the minds of Wo- Although Miss CUNNINGHAM, of 13108th street | men. She said that in advocating a reform In northwest, displays no sign, the reputation she | dress she wanted to begin with the lady of fashion, as made for the excellent manner fn whieh she | forit was the style of dress worn by" such a WO: dyes and alters seal garments sufices to make her | man that was imitated by theservantsand others, establishment well known, MRS. TOPLOFTY During the coming week Mrs, J. P. PALMER at | let out her corsets and had a large waist; ‘then aoe ee ano, to ner numerous, patrons | large waists Wecame the style, and $0 of tight novelties in high class bounets for rece] ckly, ng wear.” Also costinn: bonnets and hate for | eves and other abominations. The stekly, help- | tailor made sults. Mrs. Palmer's reputation for | 1€8S delicate women, whose condition was the re- | taste and judgment is so well established that her | SUIC of the fashionabfe style of dressing, in her Scisctions during her animal visits to Europe are | opinion were uot desirable as wives, were Ginft (Or relied wpon by the ladies of fashion and taste, bad fol ee aed : ee The gentlemen like to go to TvsowskI Bros., 15th | the remedy for all Une oy Ie eae hee pesos and G streets, for there they are sure to find the | They were slaves to a power which had no legi latest styles’ im_neckwear, collars and cuffs and | mate right to rule, ‘The dressmakers who lade | other articles needed by men of fashion and good taste. There is a great variety and the entire stock has been eatrefully selected by the proprict- ors. Now that the social season fs about to open gentlemen want to know what is the latest. thing and a Visit to this store will give thismuch desired Information, To the perplexed Christmas buyer, the Pazars Royal. comes asa friend in need and offers sug- estions that are suited to every taste, tempera. nf and purse. ‘The familiar complatit “I don't knot what to get” with its equally familiar com- plaint ut enough moues” Is completely buried ont of sight by the variety and surp cheapness of the article if this. popul money trom thé change in the style were princi- | pally responsible for what is know! dress, and why civilized women shouid yield a bind, unquestioning submission to such’ an au- thority Was indeed marvel, The speaker was } very severe upon the foilt and vanities of Woinen, but paused in the midst of her invective | long enough to remark to the men present that if her subject had happened to be men she could say | equally severe things. However, she did not say ind the men enjoyed the lecture hugely,and ed to th ir wives on the Way home that Mrs, Mier expressed their ideas exactly. Att the lecture Mrs. Miller was surrounded by'a ‘bet Of Women, Who wante: get a closer look at her costume, which, in aceordance with her ideas, was | adapted'to the natural curves of the body, and | ‘Was not separated in two parts, as she said. Missionary ¥ department there a: great Dargai Unis is Lene of all the above mentioned de partinents and ail that is necessary Is to go to the Patais Royal and see what ts offered, At Davis’, on Market Space, the Christmas shop- per may lager with profit, for, in addition to the usnal Stock, there are holiday presents In great variety, ‘There are gloves of all grades as well ag prises, and handkerchiefs tn abundance. Bis SUK hosiery is down to about half the regular price, the ladies wil be glad to know, while there is a large stock of black silks, from whteh a hand- some dress can he selected.” There ai QUARTERLY MEETING AT THE FOUNDRY M. B. CHURCI The quarterly meeting of the Woman's Foreign Missionary society of the Methodist churches In the Washington district was held to-day at halt past one o'clock at the Foundry M. E. chureh, ‘Mrs. LaFetra conducted the devotional exet ‘ise, and Mrs. John P. \ read the seriptures, Reports from the vartous churches were read, showing active work during the past quarter. | ‘Miss Isabella Hart, the corresponding secretary of | the Baltimore branch, was present and made an interesting address. Al the session this evening Rev. ‘Thoban, rs. Annie M. Thobal D.D., of India, and his wite, M.D., Will be present, and ‘interesting inisstonary: talkS may be expected from these recently rée- turned misstonart useful and desirable articles, A great many ladies, and especially the young ladies, make Christmas presents with their own fair hands, and af Mrs. BraseLway’s, 604 11th street, they can get artistic ideas as to how to do this kind of Work, a8 Well as. the materials with wh doit. There is on exhibition beautiful specuinens Of art needle work exeeuted by the pupils of Mrs. BRASELOUAN, and also a selection of line needie-work materiuls. There 1s a full ine of stataped and tnstamped linen and cotton goods and Various novelties in this tine, rN ear D, that . With magte lke ‘hand the proprietor has brought together alnost every- thing in the way of picthres and toys to fascinate the children.—Adi Mr. Szatox Prmny, the well-known merchant, at | BRR. O0,Y ¥ A 1 the corner of Pennsylvania avenue and 9th street, | RO OY ¥ AA L added to his stock a number of specialties tor | BPG § YY AA b holidays Which Christinas buyers will tind to| B Rove ¥ A*Ab aL ip to them in iaaking selections. He offers a large assortinent of umbrellas at reasons bie figures. besides table nen, dress goods, plush Wraps, jackets, Newmarkets and. velvets of all shades. “His stock of handserchiets ts very large, While lie has kid gloves of the best make at the lowest figures, There fs no doubt that Mr. Cur, RUPrERT, 403, 405,7th street, has some connection with Santa Claus’ manufacturing establishment, else how in the world could he have such a variety of the very toys that delight the hearts of children, and so heap too: This ts his thirty-Ofth year in the busi- ness, and during that time he must have become fully well acquainted with the patron saint of the holidays, and found out how he fills his pack, He has besides a lange stock of fancy article: When there is anything new in the clothing line, F. B. BaRNCW & Co., 941 Pennsylvanta avenue. can be relied upon as "having 1t, if It has any merit. ‘duetr Latest novelty is a patent adjustable vest, Which is made of cloth exactly lke an ordinary Vest, but has no back and isso adjusted as to fit elosély to the body. It can be removed in a mo- arried Ih the pocket, and ts, therefore, ventent to use with an event radily placed over the ex] and removed when Inside of the hou: ABSOLUTELY PURE. | ‘This Powder never varies. A marvel of purity, | strength and wholesomeness. More economical than | ‘the ordinary kinds, and cannot be sold in competition with the multitude of low tests, short weight, alum or phosphate powders. SoLp oxiy 1 Cans. Rovan shirt trout Tt fs also of advantage to bleyelers and those Who are ex- posed to the Weather fn driving. "en pounds of candy for one dollar” is one of the offers made by FE. M. BURCHARD & Bro. on Pennsylvania avenue ‘at ihe corner of 43; street. ‘The candy has the further merit of not only being cheap, but pure—the regniar old-fashioned style of candy that Is good for children and does not hurt grown-up people, if they will only regulate thelr appetites and give the children a chance, Fur is again the fashion this year, more espect. ally for trimmings, and at Wiuzerr & RvoFF’s, 905 Pennssivania avenue, a very large and extensive sortinent may he found that Will not only please the taste, but sult the pocketbook. They have also complete garments in fur and’ plush, while fur articles tor couchinen are shown in great var. ety of styles. ‘There are cute things for the ehild- reu, and altogether the stock is Well worth Inspee- tion, if only lo see the novelties in this line. Axlance at the varied stock of the SEVENTH Srarer Panats Rovai, between I and K streets northwest, Will convince one that It 1s a proper place to Purchase gifts of all Kinds for thelr friends, nor are the wants of the “little toddlers” forgotten. In fact, presents for great and small can be purchased at astonishingly low prices, The patrons of Mu. B. Vax RRUTH Will find her dressmaking parlor at 722 13th street northwest. BAKING PowDER Co., 106 Wall street, N.Y. oc 24. Srecraz, Low Prices FOR DRY Goops. HOME-SPUN DRESS GOODS, extra wide width, re- duced to 2He. gASTRAKHAN, one yardand a half wide, reduced to ROYAL SERGE. in all colors, wide double fold, 12 yards for #2. anzifa, [atee Size WHITE WOOL BLANKETS, re- ouble WHITE WOOL BLANKETS. ‘AMEL'S HAIR HOME-SPUN wide double width, 50c. PIANO COVERS. handsomely e ns in BLACK SILKS and” COLORED COLORED and BLACK SILK VELVETS, 81. Lange Bize, Extra Heavy LAP BOBES. $4 he BLACK CASHMERES and COLORED CASHMERES, all pure fine wool, wide donble width, 30c., 62c, 756. Pure Wool CHUDDA CLOTH, in’ all double width, pure wool, 37%. mn inask Towels, ifimense bro at Ei ‘A pair of our handsome: size, all pure fine linen, worth 1, ora larwe #ize Bridal 1.25. n er Quilt, worth $1.25, prevented t each customer who DRY GOODS AT COST PRICES. Mae. Van REUTH has a reputation for stylish a 9°93 4 Bag,” ERE RRR |” the holidays had best be ordered at once. So Ac& BRR, FRE RR A perfect fitting dress can only bemadewhere| COC A AR R T kee Kk K 5x98 7 {he corset itself ts perfect in make, and M. . | _dl4 1 MARKET SPACE, near 7th street. ANE, Ith street northwest, can give good = cae advice ou this subject. Shoulder braces retorm | GLOVES! Stovest Groves! Waists, French corsets and bustles of the most it, I approved patcern are displayed for the inspection | it iinea Biss and Pas fej e aNd Lamb Skin and of her patrons. Fe ¥ and Dent's Walki Gloves and Other It would seem that almost every variety of | Makes. = : Christmas presents can be purchased of J. Jay WOULD, at 471 Yth street. Beautiful ornaments for Te et Lt the Xmas tree, toys for the children and tasty W.8. 935 Pennsylvania GGG “10e. ROYAL GLUE” MENDS cards are among a lew samples of the great stock GG everyt] a iy exhibited to the view of patents ee Het ff S gemane eta, Mek est Mapame A.V. LEFRaNC, of 830 North Howard | fF R~ &Qi@-- Broken ‘street, Baltimore, has the latest Parisian styles in | brac, Books, Lester and ever) dresses and wraps. Her stock of models 1s re. plenished every week. MLLE M. J. PRAND{'s establishment, 1300 F street seems 10 attractive one to ladies; has beautiful ba: Try Russian, or the Ze] and Sagan braids to aid {n enhancing beauty. Mux, Vox Braxpr Haaidt “ibe ROYAL GLcE® core. Foss: CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. s fashionable | & fancy bottles, at 9, 1 $1.80, worth $2.50" 59, wort! Jersey or fur top 49¢. pigpciin i 900 Ibs at ga TS in glovi ned, 98. Shirts, $1.48, $1.75 and $1.98; geut’s and boys" ne Ps 10,25, 30. and 49c.; silk handker- > and 4c. ; silk mufflers, 98, ee 3 fine Us Manned ‘Try the Corcoran Cadet Cigar, 5c. SF. in a box, 75¢. to $2. Wholesale and retail: “Morell, 794 6th st. n.w. 1. A Nice Present for a Friend, A box of Opera Boquet Cigars; handsome and elegant; price reasonable. T. Merzorr & Bro. a 417 7th st. nw. The Largest Stock of Toy Trunks, Pocket Books, lj Card Cases, Shavil and Toilet eases, Cutt “Collar, Glove and Hand- kerchief Boxes areto be found at K. Knegssi & Son, 425 7th st. n.W., next to Odd Fellows’ Hail. 10 ‘Wry Great Guns cigars, 7 Inches long, 10c, 10 Nuts, Raisins, Citron and an Immense stock of ‘all kinds of holiday luxurlesat way down prices. N. T. METZGER & Bro., ay ale ‘7th st. new, ‘Wholesale and retail at Morell’s, 734 6th st.10 to Cruits for your Christmas Candy, the best and cheapest in the city, 419 7th st. n.w., under Odd Fellows’ Hall 1 Conghs. Brown's Bronchial Troches are used with advan tage to alleviate Coughs, Sore Throat, and Bron- chial Affections, Sold only in boxes. €0 Fancy Leather Goods for Holiday Presents. Dressing Cases, Combination Lap Writing Cases, Pocketbook. Card and Letter Cases. Blut Books, arand Cuft Boxes, ‘Travelers’ Blacking Sets, Cigar, Cigarette and Match Cases. A large and splendid assortment of Dog Coltars, Whips and a hess and many other useful goods. i ‘TorHam’s, 1231 Pa. ave, n.w. Every Style Show Cas Japanese Goods For the Holiday ‘Trade; a large and well assorted Stock at vers low prices, at 5 Mason's, 7th and H sts, n.iv, Heavy Saxony German Ha Knit Socks. pats $1.00, at Auerbach's Knit Ja and Sewing Machine Depot, 7t “10c Royal” glues broken ching} glass, furniture } ‘To Get Rid of _# Cough or Cold promptly use Baker's Cod Liver ON and Malt, a wonderful remedy, Baker's pure Norwegian Vod Liver OM | is unequaled. Baxrk & Co., Phila., and at drug- ists, 2w Scots Emulsion of Pure COD LIVER OIL, WITH HYPOPHOSPHITES, most valuable remedy for Consumption, Scrot- Wasting Diseases, of children, Colds and Chronie Coughs, and in all conditions where there 48 a loss of flesh, a lack of nerve’ power and a gen- eral debility of tne system, eotw A Pure Article of Wincs or Liquors at reasomable prices, “Hugh J. Fegan's, 305 9th st. Old established family Hquor store. Fresh Alderney Butter churned every morning and delivered in 1b. “Ward” prints, 45c. per 1D, nese and Buttermilk; Sweet MUD Also, C We offer for a few days these special bargains. Do not wait until the last moment, a8 the stock will be broken, as at the prices we have maked them ut they will not last long. DDD IT ERE g8Ss DDHEK £85 DDH ke ss, Dour os | DDD II REE Sss' K 588, Orekh oxi 2 ore 8 haa BN AA KK Sss8 = 37 Brown and Black Boucle Berlin and Jersey Jack- ets, formerly sold at 86; special price $3.98. 21 Black and Brown Newmarkets, elegant quality formerly sold at $7; for this sale #4.98. 18 elegantly trimmed Newmerkets, Brown and Black, sold at #14; special price 87.98. 23 Black Russian Circulurs; wide far trimmings, sold at #10; for this sale 85.87. ‘| sree EERE We have put the knife in deep, ang the prices will | sell them quickly. 10 Brown Beaver Gretchen Coats, satin lined hood, | Astrakhan belt and clasp, sold at 89, reduced to 85.98. 15 Brown Newumarkets, Astrakhan trimmings, large buttons and clasp, price 87, reduced for this sale to 24.98, 40 Children’s Coaching Coats, with cape; none sold Jess than #5, at 82 98. 10 Brown and Biue Boucle Newmarkets, plaid silk hoods, sold at $14, at $9.87. Peg 8 Sf i CENTS Sigg Ho Dr. Warner's Health Corsets, sold in every store at $1.25; our price as above. PPP, It ccc K UK PPpiHiec KK PPP IE G — KK P Uc e KK Py oH Geo K 20 dozen Suspenders, some nold as high as 75 cents; choice at 150. Home-made Worsted Caps, 200.; Children’s, 15c.; Mitts, 10c. A job lot of Black Kid Gloves, some sold as high as $1.50, all at the ridiculous price of 39c.; small sizes only. 4-Button Kid Gloves 47c., worth 75c. cco T A RRE ™ ceL aa BM Bak 3 588s ta fn Sh PERS Thu AAR RK K Sgg8 7 sm 734 7TH STREET N. W. rovers) ver Houmas Ovenrna. ‘MRS. BRASELMAN ‘Takes pleasure in apnounct Friends ‘Patrons that she wil have her ay WINTER OPENING aT HER u ART NEEDLE WORK STORE AND ROOMS, No. 604 11TH ST., CORNER OF F NORTHWEST, on TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, ‘December 14th, 15th and 16th, (On which days she will exhibit a large number of BEAUTIFUL SPECIMENS OF ART NEEDLE WORK, Executed in great part by het own pupils. ‘She will at the same time show to her friends the best selection of FINE NEEDLE WORK MATERIALS Ever shown in Washington: mong which Outline Silks, £0 FoR HOLIDAY GIFTS. ‘A large and choice assortment of fine and medium grade Umbrellas in Silk, Gloria and Gingham, st very at $20 14th street, maxes ~ rellable new triple unison upright pianos for ancee 3130 Beidgo at, Georgetown, Vv. G. FIsHRR, at 529 15th street northwest, Cor. gag Berens cena a mae coieeieees We have moved into our new store, 1419 New York of holiday books. avenue, where We are prepared to show youa large “A cent’s worth of sense is worth more than a | stock of Stylish Woolens at lower prices than: jany house dollar's worth of folly.” So says Victor F, in the city. of the Ten Fer Cent *Glocing House, Nom o, . HARBAN & BENNETT, 7 northwest, fn referrti 2. deavor to capture the trate and goa wil ot ali | ~°°12S%_1410 New York avenue._ men. He buysand makes his own eloth- ing in ange quantities, and by this means claims | Nattane Gapnial Discovers, oe to he able to sell goods of excellent quality at the ‘Nattans’ Mg lowest prices. os hr At OFFAXHENOER'S, 528 Oth street northwest, one bottles to those only who smay eit have any Chine stitching need” tint oe ae e ae a Jeers eee und scurt and tions ies ching andl a ont gins, portion, tides and: monogra ‘out;no lead; no ‘sulphur; no silver; no ‘Should cait and see how exquisitely most delicate Work is executed ined "HERR Cn sarrane, eand rand 2a end Dag low prices, ‘These include mountings in Gold, Silver, Buck- horn, Ivory, Dresden, China, tc. A handsome line of Amass Lyons Umbrellas in Gold and Silver handles, at 85.00—a great bargain, | Gloria Umbrellas, Gold and sterling Silver handles, at 9225, : ae B. H. STINEMETZ & 80x, ais 1237 Penn. ave.. next to cor. 13th st. ee es “fsfor saleat a ‘evening.’ “And you accepted him of course. Is he coming to ‘board with us? I wonder if he likes onions in his ftewed tomatoce.” Promise not to say a word to any one, and I'll tell you something.” “Good gracious! Does Harry drink?” “No, ma;not that. You fece, ma, I have set my heart on having a sealakin sacque this winter. Well, if Harry can take broad hints he understands that. When he proposed last night I kept back the impulse to fall into his arms, and, assuming an indifference which I did not feel, I told him I would give him my answer on Christ- mas Day. Now, ma, I think Harry loves me, and if he does, that sacque will be along bright and early on Christmas morning. It will arrive before he does, and ‘he'll send it to prove how much he prizes me.” “But why did you put hint off until Christmas Day?” “0, you see, ma, if I had accepted him last evening by ‘Christmas timc he would have assumed the patronizing airs of an old engaged lover, and, as engaged lovers generally do, he would have talked economy to get rid of making me an expeniBive pgosent.” “But perhaps he cannot afford it.” “Cannot afford it! Nonsense, ma. For the past two years he has been buying his clothing at Victor E. Ad- Jer's Ten Per Cent Clothing House, 927 and 929 7th street northwest, and by patronizing Adler he has saved ‘énongh to buy two or three sacques.” Mary is right, ‘Those who buy their clothing of Ad- Jer alwayn get full value for their money. They always get good clothing and they also get it ata very little above actual manufacturing cost., Just now Adler is offering superior inducements in Suits, Pants and Over- coats, VICTOR E. ADLER'S, PER CENT CLOTHING HOUSE. STRICTLY ONE PRICE, 927 AND 929 7TH STREET NORTHWEST. Open evenings until 9; Saturdays till 11 p.m. 413 For New Yuaw TEN Recerrioxs. FAILLE FRANCAIS, MOIRE FRANCAIS, SATIN RHADAMES, SATIN MERVEILLEUX, SURAHS and GAUZES, in all the new Evening Shades. EMBROIDERED and PEARL MULL FLOUNCING, ILLUSIONS, NETTS, LACES, in Latest Paris Novelties, We are showing elegant EVENING GOODS at mod- erate prices, :ELAIN and EMBROIDERED CREPES, in delicate shades, ‘The most extraordinary bargain in large WHITE DINNER NAPKINS, at 86, worth 910. BARNESLEY DOUBLE DAMASKS, at $1.50, worth ‘2. What sets a table off to better advantage than fine ‘Linen Damask? What makes more useful present than a dozen elegant Napkins? Large stock of Ladies’ and Gentlemen's SILK UM- BRELLAS, with fancy handles. @ILK HOSE, in all colors, from #2 to 8@per pair. 2) EREEEEES and MUFFLERS in great Having reduced the prices of our DRESS GOODS before the Holidays, acceptable presents can be selected. in choice Goods at great reductions. 48-in. CASHMERES reduced to 87}. They can- not be matched in the city, PATTERN DRESSES have been reduced 25 percent. We have a large stock and are determined to sell. MOIRE SASH RIBBONS, at $2, worth $3. SILKS in every shade. Great Bargains in BLACK AND COLORED SILK VELVETS. BONNET’S PERFECTION BLACK SILK, the best in the world, ONE PRICE. W. M. SHUSTER & SONS, 919 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. N.B.—THE BEST IS THE CHEAPEST. a3 <> THIS BEATS THEM ALL! ANOTHER HAT AND CLOAK SAL READ KING'S PALACE PRICES. our elegunt SEAL PLUSH COATS; former PH, slegant SEAL PLUSH COATS: former price, 830. At@18. elegant PLUSH COATS: former price, #22. AML elegant SEAL PLISIL VISES: fonner At $20. elegant SEAL PLUSH VISITES; former Dotty ; ae 93, clogant Berlin NEWMARKETS: former price, At $9, clerant Boucle and Berlin and Beaver NEW- MARKETS former price, 810. At 82.75,elegant BOUGLE JACKETS; former price, A t #3. 10, very fine BOUCLE JACKETS; former Pac @6, fine ASTRAKHAN JACKETS; former price, io. At 85, fine BEAVER JACKETS: former ots @ fine Misses" NEWMARKETS\ former rice, ‘At $5, fine Misses’ NEWMARKETS and HAVE- LOCKS: former price, 88, At $3, Children's COATS: formerly 85. At 41 cents, Elegant “Astrukhan Bound FELT HATS: former price, $1.50. At ee jexant French FELT HATS, former Price, $1.50, At 80 cents, Elecant FELT HATS, former pri. At 81.50 Fine SILK PLUSH, Handsome Goods, tor- mer price, #2.50. At $1.30, Elegant TRIMMED HA’ Children and Ladies, former pace: BrpOr Tare At 69 cents, Elevaut Children’s and Misses’ HATS, OED settee Lovely Line of Fancy WINGSand 3 a of NGS an BINDS: former price, $1. mat (eents, Choice Line of BIRDS and WINGS, for- at ‘ 5 cents, an Elegant Ashortment of ice, $1.50. wha Tat 25 conte oa 1 NGB, former price BO conte. pEyrour CHRISTMAS PRESENTS st KING'S Elegant SILK MUFFLERS at 50. 75 and $1 on! At 75 cents, Elegait KID GLOVES, soldelsewhere at 1. Bon't neglect to xo to xt KING AC aig 'S PALACE, 814 Sevent: Street nw. Canisraas ! Cunisrvas: t HOLIDAY PRESENTS, ‘NOW OPEN FOR INSPECTION. E.G.DAVIS, 719 Manxer Sracr, Corner 8th Street. GIFTS FOR LADIES, GENTLEMEN AND CHIL- DREN. SOME USEFUL, SOME ORNAMENTAL NOVELTIES THAT NO OTHER HOUSE CAN SHOW OUR BUYER has been east and found WONDERFUL BARGAINS. Stock of Goods surpasses any former season. Staple Goods, such as LACE HANDKERCHIEFS. PELERINES snd REAL POINT DUCHESS LACE best assortment in the city, and at prices that will sur- prise you. PLAIN, COLORED AND EMBROIDERED HAND- KERCHIEFS, froin the cheapest to the finest. KID, FUR TOP, SILK AND THREAD GLOVES. ‘BLACK SILK HOSIERY at about half regular prices, RIBBONS, TIDIES, FANS, &c., ko. ‘What would be micer than a handsome BLACK SILK DRESS FOR A PRESENT, we have the BEST STOCK IN TOWN to select from. FINE TABLE LINENS, NAPKINS AND TOWELS, ‘MUFFS AND FUR TRIMMING, fall stock. GLORIA AND SILK UMBRELLAS, choice NEW STOCK, bought especially for holiday gifts. ‘Be sure and see our stock before making purchases. ry ROCK BOTTOM PRICES, 2.4. DAVIS, 719 Manner Space, a11-6t Corner Sth Street, SEATON PERRY, (SvocEsson To Prany & Baoruzn), Hours. | ; oe oe oo bal #3 ae An aitempt at descripons would be absurd. A sam- ple bargain is quoted in each department. BOOKS. 5,000 Christmas Books, from Se. to $3.50. §a-The™Swies Family Robinson,” elegantly bound and illustrated, 25c. DOLLS. ‘Dreased and Undrensed, from 25¢. to $23. E2-Dolls with Kid Bodies. Movable arms, legs and heads; real hair; bisque heads: 13s feet high, 75c. FANCY GOODS. Bronzes, Brass Goods, Frames, Mirrors, Baskets, Plush Goods, Lace-trimmed Pin Cushions, Whisk Broom Holders. £a-Plush Toilet Cases, atin lined, Celluloid brash, comb and mirror, $1.98. FURS. LYNX, OTTER, BEAVER, BADGER FURS OF ALL kinds. 2w-Very Superior Russian Hare Muffs, satin lined, 80c. HANDKEBCHIEFS. LINEN, Se. to $2.25 each; SILK, 25c. to $4. W-Very Fine Pure Linen Handkerchiefs, fancy hem- stitched borders, 15c.; cheap at 25c. Pure China Silk Handkerchiefs, White and Colors, hematitched borders, 25c. ; well worth 38c. CARDS. 10,000 to selectrom, Ic. to $10. 27Satin Christmas Cards, fringed: three country scenes in colors in each card, 23c. NECKWEAR. SPANISH LACE, BEADED, LINEN AND SILK SECKWEAR. 8¥- CREPE DE CHINE SCARFS,? yards long and | 3¢yard wide, heavily fringed: delicate evening colors, $1.85. GLOVES. DRESSED and UNDRESSED KID GLOVES, all lengths. 3277 Ladies’ and Gentlemen's CALFSKIN GLOVES, embroidered backs, fleece lined, fur tops, 83c.; Chil- dren's, G8c. London made KID GLOVES with binding and em- droidery of contrasting color; 4-buttons, #138, | ‘usually 31.68. MOUSQUETAIRE KID GLOVES, plain orembroid- ered backs, 8-button, $1.68: usually 31.98. GENTS’ ENGLISH KID GLOVES, embroidered backs, $1.25; usually 81.50. ORIENTAL GOODS. PORTIERES, TABLE COVERS, SCARFS, TIDIES ke. f2-Persian Scarfs for draping, large size, heavily fringed, 49c; Chenille Portieres, 82.68 each. AKS, SEAL PLUSH and ENGLISH CLOTH CLOAKS, Ftc. 2~ SILK ASTRACHAN JACKETS, double-breasted. boxplaited backs, Satin quilted linings, $9.98; worth $15.00. CHILDREN’S ENGLISH CLOTH JACKETS, button diagonally, $2.98. UMBRELLAS. “GLORIA” CLOTH and Imported SILK UMBRELLAS: 2@- ENGLISH TWILL SILK UMBRELLAS, with Roll Gold or warranted Sterling Silver Handles, $2.65: worth $4.00. oman. PLUSHES AND COMBINATIONS IN HIGH CLASS NOVELTIES. 839~ Black and Colored Lyons rich Silks. A Dress of 18 yards for $13.50, well worth $20. LEATHER GOODS. SEAL, ALLIGATOR, CALF AND RUSSIA LEATHER NOVELTIES. 27 Stamped Leather Goods, Colored Japanese De- sins. Satchels, $1.98 ; Card cases, 98c.; Pocket books, B8e. FANS. GAUZE, SATIN AND FEATHER FANS, 98c. TO $50. $27 Fans of Cock Plumes, with Satin Bow and Streamer, also Sticks to match incolor. Pink, Cardi- nal, Gold, White, Black, $3.59, worth $5. JEWELRY. ROLLED GOLD, STERLING SILVER, OXIDIZED JET AND DIAMONDS. 27 For 98c. we show the latest designs, perfect’ imitations of the genuine. Rings, Brooches, Lace Pins, Earrings, Bracelets, Collarettes, Sleeve Buttons, Fob Chains, Hair Ornaments, etc. RIBBONS. PICOT EDGE NOVELTIES IN THE NEWEST SHADES, 83- 9-inch wide Satin and Gros Grain Sash Ribbons, all Colors, 89c. yard. Bunches of imitation Peaches ‘Oranges, Apples, 68c. UNDERWEAR, MERINO, LAMB'S WOOL, CASHMERE AND SILK NOVELTIES. BB Jersey -fitting Ribbed Silk Undervests, $2.33. HOSIERY. LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S COTTON, CASHMERE AND SILK HOSE. $27 Black spun Silk Hose, winter weight. White Split-feet, $1.43, worth and sold for $1.68. Ladies’ and Children’s Ribbed Ehglish Hose, 9 WARM Goons. SATIN, FLANNEL, FELT WORSTED SKIRTS, ETC. a7 Superior quality French Felt Skirts ;also quilted Farmer's Satin Skirts, all at 98c. INFANTS. ENTIRE OUTFITS FOR CHILDREN AND INFANTS ‘A SPECIALTY. "a7 Short and Long, Colored and White Merino Cloaks, $1.98, well worth 82.68. STATIONERY. EARLY ENGLISH, PEACHBLOW AND OXIDIZED NOVELTIES. $8 Satin finished Fancy Bor, containing 24 sheets of Paper and 24 Envelopes, for 20c. Your name En- graved on 50 Cards, copper plate included, for 86c. SERVANTS. THOUSANDS OF PRACTICAL PRESENTS FOR SER- TANTS. ft India\Linen Aprons, prettily tucked and trim- med with lace, for 25c. Mull Caps in various styles, — BUBBEB GOODS. NEW SHAPES IN GOSSAMERS FOR LADIES AND ‘CHILDREN. . E97 Ladies’ Silver Gray Gossamers, $1.10. Girl's, 98c. Men's Rubber Coats, $1.60. Boy's, $1.35. GENTS. ‘MOST COMPLETE ASSORTMENT AND THE Low- EST PRICES. Scarlet Medicated Wool Underwear, 98c., worth | LO! 91.25. ‘Satin Suspenders, in glass boxes, 98c., worth ‘Satin-lined Scarfs, all shapes, 44c., worth 750. ‘Spun-Silk Half Hose for 75c., cheap at @1. Cardigan Jackets, all sizes and colors, for €2.98. “Palais Royal” Dress Shirts, 85c., or $6 for 5. “Palais Royal” Night Shirts, fancy trimmed, 730, Satin Lined Scarfs, 25¢., 44c., @8c. and 980. gents’ wear. S27 Btoreopenevenings on and after 18th, Electric lights inside and outaide the PALA December AMUSEMENTS. ENIGMA OF THE 19TH CENTURY. B!norr concen ts—isee-s7. RECEPTION EXTRAORDINAIRE! — . In reqyoose fo theinnumersbin and neent soticta- SIXTH SEASON, ofthe sarment and scigetite Giscansion recantee Bethe CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. aa ‘ Heading” now being carried the dai press ir- A. 2, eat shat Papfeceicnel_artinte end These ty eamneTOR TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 14 é IRVING seeety ‘BISHOP, FAMOUS MENDELSSOHN QUINTETTE CLUB, OF BOSTON. First and World-Eminent Demoustrator of the Phe- nomenal Power of tickets With reserved seats. for ot THOUORT READING, Ellin & Cos, ou aud after Montag bet Boo ates BOF. CALDWELL'S DANCING ACADEMY Has consented to give at bee aie eee ea wasnt TEMPLE aeraintea halt Reet a TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 21, 1886, AT 8 | n'y _ a wees | 2 A public exemplification of his strange talents, which 4 AND, BICYCLES FOR RE! wd be his only appearance in Weahington rior to bis Disc, Minwes! Tricgchee reas geet of Wiad Mit BISHOP WILL DO! TAL CXCLE CO. 1406 8. ¥. ave. a E MIND UNVEILED and its Action ox. VOMAN'S EXCHANGE, ‘ST —HoME- explided with the co-operation of thelr ‘inperian Mad: Tantle Cakes, ‘ant Paney’ Work, the Fuperor and Emprees of Hania shine to deposit work are Teg to-do mo,as som, WHNBEAMING NAMES REVEALED.” accomplished | 3s possithe a aed 4 SS Sele ANORAMA OF BATTLE OF BULL RU NCERED DOCUMENTS DISCOVERED, exem- di st. two Mocks Routh of Pentaylvania ave. istic Battle Scene ever pa Majeaty ay — rege! eee Disiited at nit by Sp0 elovtrie lights from # a.m. to 10. TRANSMISSION OF MELODY FROM MIND TO io 8. IND. demonstrated before th 30 cents: Children under 12 MURDER TABLEAUX asre-enacted with the Rus- | cents. Ou Sundays half price. pe IMAGINARY SCTFERINGS LOCAL. iilustrated with Lia Royal nas the “Prince AUCTION ,tawtrated with lie Hoval Mixtures the Prince ia ALES. Sivan TS HOMAS DOWLING, Auctioueer. x 1G, Auct : SEALED WRITINGS IN FOREIGN LANGU: I DECIPHERED AND. TRANSCRIBED — Laws with Their Majesties the Queen .of Greece and Rou SEATS AND TICKETS FOR ADMISSION CAN BE OBTAINED AT BRENTANO'S. SPECIAL ITIVELY MR. BISHOP'S FAREWELL RECEP- bet Ne IN WASHINGT\ : ALPACGH'S GRAND OPERA HOUS! ENORMOUS SUCCESS. Every Evening and Matinee Satuntay. MR LAWRENCE BARRETT InaGrand Production of Miss Mitford's Tragedy in | On 8A‘ DECEMBER FIGH- Six Ac | TEEN, 1886, at ELEVEN O'CLOCK, RIENZY. THE LAST OF THE TRIBUNES, | within'my auction room, Isbal sell the following ele” Reconstructed and Rewritten for Mr. Barrett by Mr. | os Steele Mackay, Act 1-THE STONES OF ROME, Act 2 BREAKING THE CHAINS, | SALE OF SUPERB CHAMBER, HALL AND DINING ROOM FURNITURE. AY MORNIN Act 3—THE DAUGHTER OF THE PEOPLE. piece At Mahowany Suite, Tepnessee mare Pepe Pa a ae bie th Veep late beet ae Act 6—THE SACRIFICE OF THE TRIBI ane Sagno ame, ae muirror, ece Ash Suite, wood top, with Preuch plate Vnsieror Teal Mahogany Suite, with Tennessee Foie and Prench plate evel mirrors Cherry Sideboard, Tennessee marble and bevel Scenery, Costumes and Music Propriate, Including a Full Adult and. Twenty-fou ‘Roman Nobles, Priests, Citizens and Sol- diers, forming an Anxiliary Force of 200 Persons. Next Week—Miss LILIAN OLCOTT i E. ‘utirely Now au “ho Mal THEODORA. Pe AND FESTIVAL ST. PAUL'S NEW CHAPEL, 15TH AVD V STREETS NORTHWEST, One block from 14th street cars, Herdics stop at the door Every Night this week. The above consignment of furniture is of Bost puanufecture, and is of the nest workmanship all-lw J. F. MACKIN. AW LECTURI At MARTYN’S COMMERCIAL COLLEGE, 313 Othrst. n.w.. near Pa ave. halt a block from City Post Office, EVERY FRIDAY. at 6-15 pam. Tickets (Single Lecture), 25¢. Pull Course (13 Lectures), 2. Students Pree. atin SPECIAL HOLIDAY SALE ERNAN'S WASHINGTON THI We have made big preparations forthe Holiday Seasom, im each one of our twenty-eight depart- ments, and intend to totally eclipse every preceding year. 40. ‘Combining the Shining Lights of the Vaudeville World A NEW AND NOVEL FIRST PART. LADIES IN ELEGANT FRAMES. A GRAND PICTURE GALLERY ‘Matinee Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Onr dealings are with the manufacturer direst Therefore we have but one profit and that is small ‘one. A glance at the following list Will enable you to select your Holiday Gifts, cane Enc. BUY SOMETHING USEFUL FOR XMAS PRESENTS, Adu Night, 15,25 and 50c. Nohigher, Mat- inee, 10and 250 Ta oo RAND TOUR OF THE WORLD, NEWMARKETS. | DECEMBER 20TH. 2157 AND 22D. «4, | 20 Xewmarkete in Djaconal ad Beaver Clothe Suitable for TURES aud WONDERFUL ILLt GOV. STANFORD, HO wall presic Course Tickets #1 ATIONS. LOGAN | ‘Christinas Present, “Chew exrinetite ane utritand Astrakuan, atid worth. from 8 choice of the lot now for ‘Sinete a SCHOOL COATS. ‘Tickets can he had at Pursel Sool Coats. made uf Soot Cath: Mud Col = - pantie wor NEW NATIONAL THEATER doed out at #250. = i= BOYS' KILT SUITS. iy ies Cal A IN As we have decided to close this Grpartment we wil offer our patrons Heled td Every Evening and Saturday Matinee. bareni until entirely sold out. Kilts made of tin = id rerularly sold from #5 to #,we will place on « tal AMBER {io ver ve you your ch jot for | NEW YORK THALIA OPERA COMPANY. — aie Repertoire: i a = Shab eniahesbiae Monday. Don Cawar | gain ever known fae stplish perfect Ming taller mete Tuesday. iumnermann | English Check Jt . Wednesda ‘Blac SBeench 8 Thursday yn andar suitable for Friday. Never sold Jess than #0. We now offer ous Seal Skin tor holiday gift, pay upons in for a hol hh will bo to Youriuterest. If youd Among the Princ Usa vinit, whi Meffert, Lucie Col ‘Our Seal Skink are warraited Peal Alanka Seals, and Hisbech, Lube, Rathcha, Meyer, Gerla. are dremed and dyed by the best’ London houses” Our Grand Choras abd Orchestra. Seal Skins were purchased for us at 25. per cert leas Paul Steindorf..... --_- Orchestra Leader | than present prices, thus enabling us to ofter them a® t week—THE INIMITABLE LOTTA. 13 | about 30 percent iow thant actual value ae MITABLE LOTTA: ___G13 _ | supe very choicest ius are Tor our siwca: ME MUSEUM. vin one by ote of the leading furrers of thin country atid — Bie Shot 3. “ally to order for Ws in the most appre’ |" This Week, commencing MONDAY. December 13. | falcet shapes. eg Every Afternoon and Ni ht CHILD! PLU: | MAY ADAMS’ “GREAT: BULESGEE compas REA SR AND JAPANESE MINS’ Following area few of our sts es ‘8-Great Comedians. plush, lined Satin, sume shade, and 20-1 Young Ladies~20_ ; natural Lynx. Blue just, hh the toric eeendid Novelty Acts—14. | “Gretchen style,” trimmed in Chinchilla Axtrachan: Conclt ith the Serio Comic Drams Garnet Plush, trimmed in Black Astrachan, and wan) THE ROBBER OF THE GULCH. | other styles equally as desirable, which we have 2: Admission to all only 10 cents. 413-6 | room to’ mention. Garments are particularly nice for holiday wifts, and are sure to please. ‘VISITES A! ‘ | Ip Seal Plush, Astrachan uported Diagonal Clothe, | French Glace snd many stylish Fabrice, made up tn the latest approved manner and at prices lower than ever. UPHOLSTERY DEPARTMENT. | PVAREIS’ BIJOU THEATER. EVERY APTERNOON'and EVENING DURING THE TONY DENIER'S CELEBRATED PANTOMIME TROUPE, We v By visiting this: rent you will be able toselest. j HUMPIS DUMPES | 8 uactul Bolidiy for Metin Se, Bison, Cid Companies in One—The Great ‘le Pantomir or Friend. No. Lent in IugtON Bo com] TEES ma Al-Star Specialy Troupe: New and Sf inetd. “Calla matin youre that what we ‘Next Week The Original PECK’S BAD BOY. d13-6t ‘ PORTTERE a 2 pairs Chenille Portic 7.00 8 pair worth double, Wieny ware Alhew line of Raw Sik Porticres #450. worth @- Raw Silk Portieres, in Roman Strije. ful Christmas gift, and worth act LE COVERS. FIFTH WEEK AND GREAT SUCCESS OF PROF. CARPENTER’S PSYCHIC MARVELS OF MESMERISM. Plow Center. with Puint Border. #2, Every Night This Week at 8, Except Friday. mimbcttnina Aduission, 25c.; Reserved Seats, 50c. 213.6 LACE CURTAINS. eeancneaiscs— MR. JAMES PAX stow VOORHEES, NATIONAL RIFLES’ ARMORY, THURSDAY EVENING, December i6th. ” Admission fifty cents. Tete tant be had ‘at Hotels and principal Book- A new line, 334 yards ione, pretty dewign, taped olga, A beautiful pattern, ede, $1. Sestifed Rumen border: €1.30. Something new, Brissels eect, $4.50. Atine - our lange line of TAPESTRIES, A beautiful line of Lace and Antique BED SETS, table Aiday Present, Weare stilt sella our CURTAIN POLES, “Brass Book: | Swe are el as Bresso a13-4t"_| pixtures.” for 5c. Wasnixorox, D.C, Dec. 13, 1886, Our BLANKET sale will be continued this week = O ENGAGEMENT FOR THE CO; NGREGATIONAL cl 3 nd G sts. ~ REMEMBER THAT OUR MAMMOTH ESTAB- Siut boule will be made, for the ehtertumment at Wack? | LISHMENT IS HEADQUARTERS FOR HOLIDAY Fees ee iho. advertised for Tuesday Evening, | GOODS. 1st, 1886. — Pi onder of the Board of Trustees sy ATS SE OE PSGED. CMASNARD, Secretary. | BPR BE MMAR W gSSs firope nite ie. ‘Satur. gay—Preveh ahd Draven monthls, #4. Short paige ee. het) Bade! = me Ly ‘Holiday Presents, Vernon Kow, Room 7TH, 8TH AND D STS. alo Ud WILHELM CLUB, ‘Aswisted by * MME. BLANCHE STONE BARTON, the Renowned and Charming Soprano, of New York, will give its FIRST CONCERT ‘th Sevesta Sreerr Paras Rovar FOR A NICE HOLIDAY PRESENT. A Gent's Collar and Cuff Set, 49 and 9. A Manicure Set from 7 ‘of the course on Ladies’ Work Box, from $1. SEXT, iz, ‘4 beautiful Odor Case. from @1.1:3 FRIDAY EVENING NEXT, DECEMBER 17, 1886, | 4 beau ome fren G28. Corner IL eireetan, w. uudes the direct An clagant Toilet Game rom g8 13th TOF JOSER RASTA B® ren | Shcxetlied amortunent of Latics’ Leather and Piast _Course tickets to the Three Concert, @1._“a11-74_ | Hasnd-mtchela. frum 4b. tog, °° 8 NN 8s BATE FD Card from 5e. to $1.25 Will Lecture on ‘A Child's Plush Bor MORMONISM Heed St oo At the CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH, pair of Lewgi : WEDNESDAY EVENING, Dec. 15, at 8 o'clock, | $/lLof warn Mittens toa Bu Hoon. &,§ COX has consented to deliver the Intro-| A pair of Lined Puurctop Gloven, rm Soc, to €2.25. ductory ta | cats Colored ordered ‘Hiem-stitched Handkem “ cents | chiets from Sc. each up. at iii: os aid rie sidron a0:0t | "Centiuen's elered Border Hem-atitched Hande (Saatbons DANCING cxAsaES. aes os {ie Mem-stitcbed Hankers ‘Toall Ladies who Join in the next Lys Embroidered Handkerchiefs ‘Two Weeks. 40.20 eave G0 concear ty ecuttal Silk Handkerchief or Muffler from 109, By the ber Collars and Cufis, at 25c. set, MENDELSSOHN QUINTETTE CLUB Rites fact Se amported Sersey, froin 1.25 te CONCERT COMPANY, OF BOSTON. 85 each, ont - A nice | of J . Breast Pin, (Thirty-seventh ss rect vin ne Pig derma Fo, chain Getle Wes sos 3. M. FOLLIN, STREET PALAIS ROYAL, axo “B14 7th at, between Land K p.m. Lanes Wess Bite Ben ‘This is Sealskin weather, and we have the goods ta stock. Our purchases were made early and all selected. We have SEAL SACQUES and from $100 to €350—prices as low ss any house im America, F SOIREE MUSICALE FUR TRIMMING in every varicty. MONDAY, DECEMBER 20TH, 8 P. M. PLUSH SACQUES, VISITES and NEWMARKETS, en eee RUFF and BOASin Braver end Lyu, Mr. RUDOLPH GREEX. of Baltimore, MISSES’ and CHILDREN'S FURS. mw ee COACHMEN’S CAPES, GLOVES and MUFFLERS, anparitone. WILLETT & RUOFF, ar of iescu ens ‘Volos Culture, prepares Ladies and Gentlemen for ae ee ae ‘until 6 on Tucsdays, Wednes- oe et 1598 B street Socsbmnaton, D.C. aL