Evening Star Newspaper, December 16, 1886, Page 4

LOCAL MENTIO? ‘The Weather. Wasinetox, D. Indications for 24 Hours, Com To-day, For the District of Cotumht ginia, fair weather, westerly warnier. ae Norcr.—You are cordially invited to examine ja, Maryland and Vir- winds, slightly the stock of paintings, ¢telings, engravings, chromos, pleture frames, picture mouldings, | aloums, Christmas cards, &¢., at VEERHOFE'S WO stores, $16 and 411 7th street.) A Sammy-Livep Fur MUFF FoR A CHRISTWAS PRESENT To EVERYBODY THAT WANTS ON! have decided to give away as a Christmas present ed fur muff in perfect condition— & satin-lined fur muff in pe on rom | fan have your pick out of thonsa every purchaser of a cloak, whether It be for a lady, miss or child. This offer holds good trom | Row until December 25, Inclusive. This offer ts made i good. faith—n0"c son that -e- count. All our Ce marked a = One ce for all, Cloak department, second too = Laxsecren & Bi Cumereas—For fine and medium novelties In Furnitare go 10 Brietbarth’s, Odd Fellows’ hi Fun si, n. w., where yon will find the largest line of Fancy Furniture, sich as Reception, Library, Fasy, Rattan and Kevolving chairs, Book Shelves, Chiffoniers, ete. Our great speckalty, the be hefal Glass, ssmerhing handsome Misses and ‘children departinent_ complet: every respect. BaIETBARTH'S Odd Fellows’ Th st. nw. AT SLAUGRTRE in Chairs for the hoildays. Rockers, In Walnut, Asb ond $2. @ 500 Platform pvt bony, at NSBURGH, h st. nie Fixe Porrrarrs. Kets Kemethy, 1109 Pa. ave. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS.—What present can give 2 nite more pleasure and comfort than a poliey of fife msnrane> in the National Mutual Life Asso ation, where losses are paid promptly and in full. Assessments are made but. six times a year and rates are so iow that any one can affordit, Policies Assued for $500, $1,000, $2,000 and £3,000. ‘J. W. Drew, Agent for the District, No. 1420 F street. ‘Max Yorn Wire a present of a Chefal Glass, a handsome gift. BRIETBARTH's, Odd Fellows’ hail, 7th st. n. Ww. AFoLL Live of gloves, including fur top, dog- skip, doeskin and buckskin, at_ very low prices, Just'received at Franc’s, corner 7th and _D streets, The only strictly one price hat and gent’s furnish: | ing store In the city. ‘Tum Latest Novelty for X-mas Presents—Ladies’ ‘Straw Sippers, three colors, gobs: “ol'Mas, Wx. H. Ric, 717 Market Space. ‘THE ATCTION SALE of Christmas Goods, at 1347 Pennsylvania avenue, will commence at eleven clock every morning: Ladies will do well by at- tending. See advertisement in Auction columns. Just ARRrvEp from Sonoma county, a large ship- ment of California wines, such as Trauriner, Ries- ling, Cutedel, Hock, Burgundy, Zinfandel, Medetra, Museatel, Angelica, and also Nhe brandy, sold at a low ngure, at Chr. Xander's, 909 7th st. D.W. A Five Coniserion for Misses and children; Chairs, the largest line in the city. BRIETBARTH'S, Odd Fellows’ hall, 7th st__n. w. Bucrse will make clothes a snows whiteness; It Will not injure the most delicate fabric. | Ov Crow WaiskY. Charles Kraemer, 737 7th | You Smmz have time tohave your portraitsmade for Christmas presents. I guarantee resultsequally as good in cloudy asin clear weather. G0. PRINCE, photographer, Penn. ave and 11th st. Dass Surts for hire, 414 9th street. ‘Tue HaxpsomEst Ladies’ Desks, Chiffonters, Book Shelves, etc., to select from.” BKISTBARTH, Gad Fellows’ hall, 7th stn. Ww. Rice, the portrait photographer, is having won- dertut success with thenew instaitaneous plates All sittings made this week will be finished before the holidays. Studio, 1217-1219 Pennsylvania ave. PrssEiz’s Ice Cream, Charlottes and Candies. ‘SPLENDID GtassEs,$1. Hempler’s, Pa. ave.and 4. CITY AND DISTRICT. Amusements To-night. Axsavan’s.—“Rienzi.” ‘Navional.—“The Merry War.” National Rigs’ Hatl.—Mr. Voorhees’ Read- : ‘WiLtax Hatt.—Prof. Carpenter. Kerwan’s.—Female Minstrels. ‘Duex Musevu.—May Adams’ Burlesque. ‘Manassas Paxonama.—Day and evening. Haxais’—Tony Denier's Pantomine. gees Condensed Locals. Mr. Seaton Perry sends $5 to Tux Stax for the Christmas clu ‘TRE Srax has received a subscription of $5 from ‘Dr. McCaila for the night lodging house. ‘Washington Centennial Lodge, F. A. A. M., last it installed the following officers: L. Cabell wi ‘W.M.; B. T. Trueworthy. S. W.; Win. @scar Roome, J. W.; EC. Elmore, secretary; A. ea ee Thomas, J. 5, and J.M. Busher, tlier. The event ‘Wascelebrated by a banquet. At a meeting yesterday of the executive com- mittee of the Laidles: Aid to the National Homeo- ‘athie bospit irs. Martin, presiding, various Eitendments t the ‘constivutien were siiscussed and the subject recommitted to special committee, Yo be reported at a special meeting ordered for January 14, 1887. Five ladies—Mrs. Spencer, Mrs. Bittinger, Mrs. Eilis, Mrs. Stearns and Mrs. Keed— Agreed to visit the hospital ‘tires times a week for one week each.© - wee A pleasant reception was given by W. S. Han- cook) Post No. 1, Union Veteraurs Union a abuers hall’last evening. The entertainment Was in charge of committees composed of Messrs. M. A. Dillon, L. D. Bumpus, R. C. Sneden, A. B. Frisbee, Judson Knight, J. D. ‘Buckiey. Arthur Schartz, H. ©, Watson, Robert Allen, D. D. Marsh, Jobn Welsh, W. A. Goodspeed and C. Danenhower. ‘The complimentary hop given by the Washing- tou Light Infantry corps at the armory last even- ing tm houor of the friendsof the corps was largely attended. The Columbia Democratic club at a meeting last alght extended the use of its rooms to the Jackson Democratic Association to celebrate the anniversary of the battle of New Orleans on the | ‘Sth of uext January. Kesolutions of respect to | the memory of the late W. L. Towers, a member of the club, were adopted, Dr. M.'F. Thompson, who represented the Jeffer- son ‘Literary aud Debating society before the school board Tuesday night, says he did not in- tend to accuse Mr. Strobel, the janitor of the Jef- Jerson building, of locking the society out of the Jefferson building. “My object was,” he says, “to impress the board of trustees with the idea that there being no heat in the room occupied by the soviet, we were virtually deprived of the privi- lege of meeting in the building. ————— Weddings. Miss Lillian Orentt and Edward Steele York, of Capitol Hil, were married last night at the church Of the Reformation by the Rev. W. E. Parson, Atter the ceremony the young couple left for tke sonth. John J. Harley, of the United States Treas. urer's office, and Miss Annie. Kiger, of Toledo, Were married in that city om the Sth inst@ut. are expected cre about the first of the new John I. Harrison, of East Washington, was mar- Tied last’ night to Miss Ella N. Casey at the resi. dence of t hts, 520th Street south- ony Was pert by Rev. M. F of the Fourth Street M. E. church, Miss Emma R. Kenner and Mr. ‘Thomas R. Har- hey were married last might at the Church of the | ernacie, 9th street st, by the pastor, Mr. Schofield. The church’ was profusely decorated With evergreens and roses. Miss Mamie Glascock and Warren S. Kerfoot, of Be were united in marriaze yesterday at Christ church, Navy Yard. Miss Laura P. Lohman, of West Washington, was married last night to Mr. Henry €. Gallon, of Havre, ohn S. Lindsay, of ‘St. hurch, at the residence of the ‘bride's ee “Suffering that ix Not Relieved.” he Editor of Tar Evextxe Your correspondent “Resi * who writes in Wednesday's Stak of “Suffering that is not re- Meved,” asks “to whom shall this family be re- ported for that ‘abundant amount of relief” referred to” DY a representative of the charity organiza- tion Soctety in a recent interview. I can say with perfect confidence—“to the charity organivation Soclety itseil,” to whom it appears that the mat ler bas not been reported, or the letter would not have qeen written; at least, would not have been | Written for Information, though, like many simi- lar ones, it might still have been written to ¢ deavor to cast a slur upon the charity organiz Vion society, by implying that that society Tatled to fulfil its engage! lef when asked to do =. 4s abundance, but it w described by your correspon Associated Charities. B. Pwkax Mawy, Vice Pres't C. 0.3. D.C. 1918 Sunderland Place, n. w. = Mise Rose Elizabeth Cleveland's Rew story commences in “Godry’s Lady's Book,” T come in the form | ent as that of the for January; now ready y newsdealers. ”* Saue oF Si WARE, AND BRoNzEs.— Attention ts d to the advertised sale of tne ‘triple stiver-piated ware, by order of the Taun' pany, at the salesroon Go., Corner 10th and Penns} are sold on approval, an not take them away unless More goods have been opened, tnues daily at 1 ‘Tue Fixe Prorenry, ku ing on New York avenite, 1st and N streets nort in. West, will be s0 or's sale to-worrow terncon, at 4 orclock. The lot contains 65,000 square tert of ground, with : on three sireets and sy —— ‘Tue Fare held by the £ the Gareld Meise bie cutlery, elocks, Siiver-plate Com= wh as Loefiier’s, front- Ald Association to 1 Hospital is in prog at Masonte ‘Temple, corner * manaers desire’ to call Jal lunch of terra Will be served bY from 12 until 2 tied to the advertisement by of an attractive residence for ATTENTION 55 ¢a) Fited, Fox & Brow tale at @ large discount trom its value, * CHRISTMAS AND THE STORES. _ Where to Make Purchases —Hints to iday Shoppers. As Christmas approaches the interest in holiday shopping increases. ‘The stores are thronged day and evening. Citizens of Washington enjoy factli- ties for purchasing Christmas supplies and goods of all kinds equal to those offered in any city. Those who hav purchases to make will find in the advertising columns of the Star a very useful and complete index to guide them in their shopping expeditions. For the benetit of its readers the Stak publishes from day to day notices of busi- Ss establishments that offer special inducements for the holiday trade, KING’s PALAck, at 814 7th street northwest, is adorned with large stock of holiday goods, which Will delight the ladies tn seareh of elegant seal plush coats and visites, “Berlin | Newmarke beaver and astra ets, or other articles apparel, El French ‘felt and astrachan bound felt hats are offered at_a great reduction upon former prices. It ts hardly necessary te sug- to those who know anything abont holiday shopping that it would be well to call at the Palace and inspect the bargains offered there. On every floor of M. SILVERBERG’s large store, ~2 7th street, toys of every description are piled tloor to ceiling in_an almost endless va- he Wants of all boys and girls have been amply provided for, and their hearts will be made a sight of the wonderful steam engines ch blow up When a little spring 1s. pressed, * amnSing figures of queer looking old men, WhO tessly Wige! rit Jews and tongues: the r ret little teeth, "real eye “ity pink finger nails, and eyes that apa” and “mamma” almost as distinctly as a child. At Oak Harr, corner of 10th and F streets, is offered an unusually fine lot of overcoats and ‘othing for men and boys. The motto of this store isthat it Is ‘no trouble to show goods” Everything inghe clothing line from boys’ knee pants to chinchilla overcoats can be had at ex- tremely low prices, There are two articles of dress about which ladies are very ‘ticular, and those are gloves ‘Y Inust be in the style and of best material, and so the stock which Woop- th warp & LOTHRor offer for the inspection of the public furnishes opportunities for Christmas buy- ers to get something that will please their friends. ‘Their supply 1s not only large as to quantity but the varlety, andas their patrons have already wvered thelr prices are very satisfactory. It is impossible to enumerate and at the same time do Justice to What fs offered. ‘The best thing under the circumstances ts a personal visit of 1 ‘uen a more satistactory conclusion may be reached. A sewing machine fs always a sensible present, and there can be no doubt of the reception of such a gift In a household without this useful feminine assistant. C. AUERBACH, 7th and H street, has the Silent New American, whieh he guarantees for five years. A rich variety of stylish leather goods may be found at Tornaus, 1231 Pennsylvanta avenue. The great number of uses to which leather 1s now” put, makes this stock of special interest to holiday buyers. There are pocket books without number, card cases, writing desks, collar and cuff boxes, c. ‘The well known house of W. M. SHUSTER & SON8, offer a rine line of large white Hnen napkins, which they state are the cheapest goods ever placed on sale in tis eity. ‘They offer a fine assortment of table linens at rates which afford special induce- amenis to housekeepers. ‘Their line of dress are up to the mark, both in pattern and style and they show some very pretty combinations. ‘Their stock of evening goods 1s complete and contains some fine bargains, In each of the twenty-eight departments of Bacw's, on 7th, 8th and D streets, preparations have been madé for the hollday season which Mr. Bava cizims eclipse every preceding year. New- markets, school coats, boys’ kilt sults, ladies’ Jack- ets, seal'skin coats, plush wraps, visites and coats, portieres, table covers, lace curtains and many other useful articles may be seen in great variety. He offers also a vast assortment of Christmas nov- elties of all kinds, For the few days preceding Christmas CLarK, at 734 7th street northwest, offers spectal bargains In ladies cloaks, and advises the public not to pro- crastigate making thelrpurchases as at the prices marked they will not last long. Many varietles of children’s cloaks are also offered to the inspection of parents who wish to give their children userul presents. GroRGE SpRaNs¥, the one price clothier and tailor, at 507 7th street, is offering overcoats at an extremely low figure.’ His stock 1s large, and his methods form a recognized feature of Washington trade. If his patrons are dissatisfied with their purchases they can be exchanged, pr their money will be returned, B. H. STINEMETZ"& Sox, of 1237 Pennsylvania avenue, corner of 13th street, offers to the inspec- o tion of Christmas purchasers a variety of seal skin saeques of all grades and prices. Carriage robes inade of the fur of the natural beaver, wol- Yerine, Diack bear, Wolf, goat and Asiatic sheep, also can be had. A full line of French, English and Scotch suit- ings, overcoatings and trouserings have been m- ported by H. D. Barn, 1111 Pennsylvania avenue, ‘supply the winter trade of ’86 and '87. ‘THE GOLDEN EAGLE CLOTHING ComPANY, corner of 7th and D streets, claim as a reason for the re- auctions which they have made in all articles of gentlemen's wear that they are overstocked. ‘This rm, since thetr establishment in the city, have don¢ much to enable men and boys to securé well- made goods at low prices. JOBNSON, GARNER & Co., at 636 Pennsylvania avenue, south side, have a quantity of useful holi- day presents in fancy carpets, etc., With Wich to tempt, the pockets of the present gt public, and it would be well for purchasers vo. and inspect thelr stoc Wx. H. Hore, 801 Market Space, announces a big.cut tn the prices of carpets, furniture and upholstery, and also that the “greatest bargain offered” is’ an_all-silk imported Turcoman cur- tain, in five different colors. W. S. dunks & Co., 717 7th street northwest, offer a large assortment of lat brick set Fanges, furnaces, slate mantels, etc., In great va- riety. At the salesrooms of W. H. HoucHton & Co., 1214 F street northwest, quite a large assortment of furniture, carpets, upholstery goods and lace cur- tains is offered for sale. Wall papers and interior decorations are made an especial feature, and all orders-Wwill recelve prompt and satisfactory atten. tion. ‘Those in search of suitable gifts for their friends and sweethearts will find {t profitable to call upon WinMarTH & Epwonstox, 1205 Pennsylvania ave- nue, who have on exhibition choice fancy and toilet articles in china and glass ware, and the latest decorations in English toilet sets. Appropriate gifts for Christmas in pottery, porce- Jain and glass, may be found at M.W. BEVERIDOE's, No. 1009 Pennsylvania avenue. Every variety of the best china {3 offered for ‘sale, including the latest novelties in decorated pottery ware. Mr. BeveRIDGE's handsomely arranged windows are among the most attractive on the avenue. Now Is the time if you want to buy a nice set of furniture to commence the new year. Most satis- factory selections can be made at GRogan’s instal ment house, on New York avenue, between 13th and 14th streets northwest, where’ furniture, car- pets, stoves and house furnishing goods in general are Sold on the instalment plan, ‘The well-known store of W. W. BURDETTE & Co., 928 7th street, has superior attractions just now, because of the large and varled assortment of goods and the low prices that. prevail there. ‘The firm offers a great Variety in silk and velvet dress patterns and plush sacques are quoted at prices that tempt one to Duy, whether in actual need of arment or not. ‘The cloak and other de- partments present attractive features. A. KavrMas, 1241 and 1243 11th street south. east, offers a variety of bargains, or what he calls “short ends,” which will attract the attention of the ladies. “It is necessary for them to go to the and see for themselves the bargains offered, Lisells Wraps at 25 per cent reduction, and his ot er bargains are equally attractive. ‘The best Minnesota fpatent_process flour can be obtained at N. T. MezceR & BRo.’s, 417 7th street. ‘This is considered to be a superior family flour. Jacors BROS.. 1-720 Pennsylvania avenue, offer a great variety Of watches at prices that bring them within the reach of all. Every person can carry his own time at a moderate outlay. ‘The beautiful articles of brass, intended both for adornment and use, that are offered to the pubile now shows rapid improvement in orkmanship and taste. One who stops to glance into the store of HaYWARD & HUTCHINSON, 424 9th street, Is sure to view beautiful brass andirons, fenders and fire sets in endless variety, together with grates and mantels. = Puitir'T. HALL has an attractive and well-flled Store at 908 F street, and offers great bargains in useful Christmas presents. Gentlemen's furntsh- ing goods of all kinds are tn avock, and in addition a large quantity of novelties. E. F. Brooks, 531 15th street, has a beautiful array of fancy gas fixtu lamps, new fenders nd new andirons. He has a large stock of beautiful in design and workmanship, from which Inest desirable Xmas presents can be selected. At the popular Crucvsatix@ LiRaRy, 1749 Penn- Sylvania avenue, there tsa hee ‘Stock of art nov- elties and Xma3 cards, beautiful and cheap, Dut not below cost. Persons looking for holiday nov- elties should call at the Library. HangaN & BENNETT. the well-known tailors, have removed to their new store, No. 1419 New York avenue, and offer to their customers a large stock of stylt Wooilens at low A Christ. mas Suit made by these artists would bea most suitable Clrtstinas purchase, J. W. SELBY, 1914 and 1916 Pennsylvania ave- Senate. Now. havi been called to dress the wounds and adjust the broken limbs of. ‘nearly all of these poor unfortunates, I feel that it is but proper to call the attention of the public to thel Recessities. All of these Individuals are laboriag men; some with families it Poke a a who, with IY api omy wi a broken arm and s ele oe wound, ex- claimed, with tears in his eye that’ there was nothing left but want and starv: for his wife ‘and his two little children. ers of Providence hospital but It wall Neate sii or 7 months before some of them Will sufficiently re- cover frotn thelr injuries to De_able to perform Manual labor. Surely the peop! a 80 noted for their generosity to other cittesin thetr hour of trouble, will not allow the familtesof these F sufferers to want for the sustenance of life ere in thelr own hospitable domains.” ‘Tar Stax has fecelved a contribution of $5 from Mr. F. A.Wood for the benefit of the injured men and their families. ee ey ‘The Night Lodging House. TTS OPERATIONS FOR A YEAR AS REPORTED TO THE ‘COMMISSIONERS. ‘Mr. C. J. Bell, treasurer of the night lodging house, 305 12th street northwest, has handed in his annual report tothe Commissioners. cae night lodging house’ property, he was it in December: 3882 Tor thé Summ Of ‘$4,500; OF this amount €2,000'has been paid from the funds Falaod by (subscriptions from citizens, Jbaving $2,300 due, secured by deed of trust. ‘The building contains 13 rooms, fitted up to accommodate Rersons The total number of persons accommo. lated for the season, ending March, 1886, was a8 follows: Male white, 1,958; female, ‘12; children, 7; male colored, 57; children, 3—total, 3,037, Dur- ing the season ‘3,963 meals were furnished, con- sisting of soup, bread and coffe, at, an average cost of 2%; cents per meal. The employes consist of a superintendent, at a salary of $30 per month and board, and acouple of men to assist him dur- ing the winter months, at $2 per week. ‘The re ot ts for the year, including a balance on hand amounted to $1,660.35. There wasa bal- ance in bank October i, 1886, of $141.10, The amount appropriated to’ the {nstitution by the Commissioners (400 per annum) the report says 1s insuffictent to pay the running expenses, at least double that amount being required. The mana- 8 are met at the inning of this season by a and for immediate IL of the $2,500 se- cured by deed of trust on the property, which 1s now overdue. ‘The trustees urge upon ‘the Com- missioners the justice of askil congress. for an appropriation to clear off thisdebt. The charity, the report says, ig by no meansof a localcharacter, the persons benefitted coming from all parts of thé country, as the records show, brought here in the hope of ‘getting employment under the general ernment or ifterested in some congressional Tegisiation, among them a large number of pen- ners. : —_-___ ‘ax “\Wrrruont."—The regular monthly meeting ofthe “Wittmore” was held tast evening at the residence of Mr. Edward Graves, 208 E street northwest, and notwithstanding the storm the at- vendance ‘was quite large. After the business meeting a rather novel musical and litera ‘¥_pro- was finely rendered, the principal parts be- taken by ‘Father time and his chilared to char. acter costume, appropriate to the season, and as ‘most of the matter was fresh and original, 1b was Teceived with many expressions of delight. pr lhe THE MicRoscoPicaL Sociery.—The fifty-second meeting of the Washington Microscopical society was held Tuesday night at. 1319 F street, next door to the former place of meeting. | Protessor Seaman read a paperon marine algae and ex- hibited specimens. | At the preceding meeting Mr Burgess had exhibited a collection of representa- Uve types of all the fresh-water algae of the Dis. trfet collected by himself and mounted in book form on cards. THE AssoctatED CHARITIES—At the monthly meeting of the board of mai of the Associa- ted Charities the secretary made a report showing that there had been 36? calls at the central office since November24, Those applying for alms were 98 white and 50 colored: those appiying for work were 45 colored and 30 white; 40 families were alded to fuel; 38 to groceries; work was found for 31; referred to the police, 10; alded to clothing, 12 families; to work in woodyard, 5. Contributions were re from Senator Edmunds, Chief Jus. Uce Waite, Louis H. Perley, Bushrod Robinson and HM. Kintz. ‘THe PRESBYTERY OF BALTIMORE.—At the session yesterday in Baltimore of the Presbytery of Bal- ‘Umore the work of Sabbath schools, women's societies and missionary churches was considered and among the papers read was one by Miss Laura ‘Sunderland, of this city. Rev. T. 8. Wynkoop, of this city, made an address, ‘SraTR AGENCY OF THE GRANGE IN Tas Crrv.—The ‘Maryland State Grange continued its annual ses- sion yesterday 1Q Baltimore. The proposition for the establishment of a branch of the state agency in Washington Was discussed, and it waa referred to the executive committee, with authority to act. ee ‘Tae REUNION OF THE ARMY OF THE CUMBER- Laxp.—Lieut, Gen. sheridan, president of the So. elety of the Army of the Cumberland, which will its eighteenth annual reunion in this city on the 11th and 19th of next May, announces the ap- tment of the following local finance commit- to act in conjunction with the executive com- mittee heretofore appointed: J. W. Thompson, (chairman); J. A. J. Creswell, Nathaniel Wilson, whomas Somervilie, E. Francis Riggs, James E. Fitch, Robert C. Fox, M. M. Parker, E. Kurtz John- son, B. H. Warner, ‘A. T. Britton, C. Gor hain, N. G. Ordway, Hallet Kilbourn, H. A. Wil- lard, W. 8. Thompson, Louis J. Davis, George E. Lemon, Austin Herr, Crosby Noyes, Samuel Shella- barger, ‘Truesdell, J. A. Olmstead, W. S. Roose, 1B; Weight, 1. R.Wageninan, 0.6. Staples T.& hocasie, George’ W- Cochran, N. W. Burchell, A. A. Wilson, M. G. Emery, George H. B. Whité ahd Wm. B. Webb. ace = Cumprey’s CAnistaas CLUB, District T1.—Miss Kennedy, No. 1207 N street, will beat home each afteraoon at 33 o'clock for the purpose of giving to the poor children who have invitations to the din- ‘Ber, and who need clothing, such articles as she has received. Persons hav ine old clothing will ease send it a8 soon as possible to Miss Kennedy's , 1207 N street. These days of snow and ice are such appeals for the ill-clad, in many cases almost naked little ones, as no pen can write or Voice utter. Let our own living and dead children for them. _ To our living We can give a merry stmnas to dur dead we can give @ happy one, giving it and mnitiplying it through the destitute 4nd hapless children of the poor whom we aid. The followi 1s a complete list of the ladies forming the ferent. committees: On Dinner— ‘Miss Aline Solomons, Mrs. F. M. Barber, Mrs. C. C. Hawley, Mrs. C. 8. Noyes, Mrs.J. M. Wilson. ‘Toys and Gifts—Mrs. A. A. Wilson, ‘Mrs, Arthur Mac- Arthur Mrs. c.¢; Willard: airs ". W. Webster, Miss Holabird, “Miss Riddle, Tnvitations—Miss Kennedy, Miss. Song Miss Sunderland. Amuse- ments—Mrs, Woodhull, Mrs. Fitzhugh Coyle, Mrs. Adee. Ways and Means—Mrs, W. B. Webb, Mrs. Nathaniel Wilson, Mrs. John A. Logan, Mra. J. W. Pilling, Mrs. Van Raypew. ‘Toys and gifts nay be sent to Mrs. Perry, No. 1309 P street. They should De sent as soon &% possible. The last méeting of the children members of the clubon Saturday, at 2 ovclock, Frani@in school building. eee MARRIAGE LIORNSRS.—Marriage Hcenses have been issued by the clerk of the court to A. L. Brown and Annetta P. Burke; W. H. Daw and Lillian Cluss; John H. Hancock’ and Mary E. Sher- wood; James Lewis and Mary Bowen; Moses E. Johnson and Lucy C. Sanders; A.D. Wright, of Natchitoches, La., and Lauretia N. Newton,’ of Loudon county, Va.; John F. Fowler and Hattie M. Lusby; Moses Carter and Lucy Perrin; Robert Deane and Annie Campbell; Arthur Simmons and Carlotta Clarks David L.” Powers and Annie 1. Skidmore; Richard B. Logan and Mary J. E. Par- ker, both of Montgomery county, Md.; Horace M. Bailey and Harriet Brown, Tennisn Rood 47 Avcriox. —The sale | these Degin to-morrow ain. and 3 p.m., by Dun- cahson Brothers, comer pth and D streets. Those in need of genuine Oriental fabrics will do well to attend these sales, as this auction will very likely: be the ast for the winter. ‘The large eastern car- Pets, Turkish portieres, Oriental rugs and Bulga. Han embroideries; are fnany in umber and ¥ tea in design, colors, texture and age, and admiral adapted for holiday gifts. : ee A Covorep EPiscorat MIxisTER,—J. H. M. Pol- lard, colored, was ordained a priest of the. Protes. tant Episcopal church at Norfolk, Va., Tuesday by the Right Rev. Franeis M. Whittle, bishop of the diocese. ‘This hakes the fourth coléred priest or- damned in Virginia, Cuoxrse Carannut. ‘Have you awakened from a disturbed sleep with all the horrible sensations of an assassin clutching your throat abd pressing the life-breath from yourtightened chest? Have you noticed the languor and debility that snieceed the effott to clear your throat and head of this catarthal matter? What a depressing influence it ex- erts upon the mind, clouding the memory and filling the head with pains and strange noises! How difficult it is to rid the nasal passages, throat and Jungs of this Poisonous mucous all can testify who are afflicted with catarrh. How difficult to protect the system against nue, announces that he gives away a good pocket- beak with every cast para anouating 165 and over. ‘This is an opportunity to secure a day present, While purchasing needful articles. A speciaity isimade of children’s sults and over- coats. WM. BALLANTYNE & Sox, 428 7th street, an- nounce to the public that they are now for the holiday trade with the lan Dest as sorted stock of goods that they have ever offered, and that is Saying a good deal. ‘They have latest fliustrated gift "books, st ‘books sets, books of poetry In all Styles, cheap edit of popniar works, ‘religious books of all albums, children’s books of every kind and Tully selected souvenirs and novelties, H. A. SkLiGSON, 1200 Pennsylvania avenue, has just recelved an invoice of fine imported sherry, Madciea, ‘Rhine and other wines; also, Holiand’and ‘Tom gin. ‘The well-known Call claret is still in stock. An extensive stock of dry goeds 1s on exhibition at CanTRe’s, 711 Market Space, and the prices are most reasonabie, Silks and. velvets, as well as dress goods in a MPO ee te Po quate are shown. Tal blanket: SAAS eae oie jets 'ure offre a gars once #5 bargains, . Hise care its further progtess towards the lungs, liver snd kid- neys, all physicians will admit, It isa terrible disease, cries out for relief and cure. ‘The remarkable curative powers, when all other remedies utterly fail, of Saxronp's RADICAL CURE, are attested by thousands who gratefully recommend it to fellow-sufferers, No statement is made regarding it ‘that cannot be substantiated by the most respectable and reliable references. - Each packet contains one bottle of the Rapicat Cun, one bat CaTaRBMAL SOLVaxt, and an“Ixrnoven Ix. More Yet! COMPANTES STILL. ‘PREPARING. from these new companies: ir. De Leon tel ved he was leaving states. daisy.” gent off just before the ‘THE Stax has PLEADED GuruTy a by the secretary that “tne sketch for 20,000 additional drill envelopes wore Orders for 20, * THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D.C., THURSDAY, D Detained by telegrams, the secretary of the Drill oer yesterday sarted’on & business tour of the ‘west and southwest. Hislast mail brought letters the west and southwest still indi- and increasing interest, in railroads of the west for took the B. & 0. vening. ‘Western express yesterda’ S 3 full of progress of the military carnival as it grows, DED G 70 a Cuanar oP FoRorry,— 5 who yesterday was the ‘Criminal Court om the charge of false pre: juitted an tenses, Was in the court this morning and pleaded after giving him some tence during his good on his personal havior lity to a charge of forgery ing bm some geod advice, suspended sen: The Court, and released him (sien ee Affairs in West Washington. € A Soop stant ror. 4 Limnany Foxp.—The testi. ‘on yal and bazaar which was held Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings Denetit of the library. fund of the catholic at Forrest hi for the Union here Was a decided Success financially and other- wise. It 1s estimated that. most popular you! Nolan who secured: ful Spas ‘were eacl some Edward Reynolds, tainment reflects much credit uj the ladies in chat affair given here bout, $1,000 was real- ized. The diamond ring, valued at $100, for the lady, was won by Miss Maggie 1,2143¢ votes. The unsucoess- ‘The sais were secured 1@ scales were secul 5 who had 245. ¥¢ and ES hunting Jacket by Mr. John Curtin. 1e enter. mn this union sind ecegsful » a8 it Was the most su some years. BETTER.—The condition of Mr. David F. Robin- son, who has been confined to his residence for ‘some time past with congestion of the brain, was Somewhat improved this morning, but he 1a Not Yet out of danger. BURGLAaRrEs.—It was reported at the station this morning that within the last ten days a machine valued at $25, a feather bed valued at $15 and a fancy cushion valued at $1 were stolen from the storehouse of the Inland Seaboatf company, Nos. 3118 and 3120 K this morn un and loci some mn OF Coasting street, ——Earl: ns tered the ith ‘shop of F's. Ludeke, No. S240 street, by means of forcing the rear window of the shop and stealing therefrom fourteen revol- Vers, box of cartridges and 65 cents, the theft amounting to about $35. ‘A PosrPONEMENT.—The attendance at the meet- 1 Christmas. ctu 1218 31st_ street, Was 80 small of the western division of the Children’s held yesterday afternoon at No. that _ the meeting Wras postponed until to-morrow afternoon at the Curtis sel 1001 build FUNERAL OF Mus. JOHN MARBURY.—The funeral of Mrs. John Marbury, afternoon from Christ church, Will officiate. The pall-bearers will be Wylie, Cox, and Has Messrs, William. r., Will take place this Rev. A. R. Stuart Judges er, Hon. Josiah Dent, and rd, Wyth Denby, Buchanan, Beale, Somerfield, and McKenny. FINED FOR SWEARIN fined $5 or 7 days by Ju ingon Bridge street. —Benjamm Gaskins was ¢ Snell to-day for swear- ‘THE CHARGES AGarxst Joan Swrawry.—John Sweeney was arrested by Officer B. F. Shanks, charged with indecent exposure, on the 'Tenley- town road, At the sta ona volver Was found upon hira. Yeste large loaded re- y, in the Po- lice Court, the old man pleaded guilty to the two charges. ‘He said he was on his way home from the west; that while in Chicago a, policeman an saved him from being rob! pistol to point at the next miu e bought the ‘who attempted to Tob him. He said he had never fired the weapon Since he purchased ft, and if he had known it was wrong he would not have had tt in his pocket when he came here. ‘The court imy ‘a fine of $25 and took the old man’s personal recognizance, ‘CoaL TRapE.—The shipments from the mines of the Cumberland coal region during the week ended Saturday, December 11, were 45,077 tons, and for the year to that date 2,391,686 tons, a de- crease of 283,906 tons as_compa nding period of last year. and Ohio canal—week, 571 tons; year, tons; decrease, 83,634 tons. red with the cor- By Chesapeake L525 —— Capt. Paul Boyton sa: there is no truth what- ever in the story telegraphed from New York that he had advertised for on a filibustering expedition. 1,000 men to gv to Mexico on 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. Soup oxLy m Cans. Royal BAKING PowDER Co., 106 Wall street, N. ¥. 2 oct Srecrat Low Prices FOR DRY Goops. HOME-SPUN DRESS GOODS, extra wide width, re- duced to 2c. ASTRAKHAN, one yardand a half wide, reduced to ROYAL SERGE. in all colors, wide double fold, 12 yards for 82. Extra Large Size WHITE WOOL BLANKETS, re- duced to $3. Double CAMEL'S HAIR, ible width, 50c.. BLACK BURE Lt SILK! ret) VHITE WOOL BLANKETS. HOME-SPUN D COVERS. hundsomely embroid BROCADE SILK VELVETS. $1. INEN TABLE DAMASK, 7 Ls AED and BEACK SILK VELVET Largo Size, Extra Heavy LAP ROBES. § Diss oops, nd, $3.75. ic a1. BLACK CASHMERES and COLORED CASHMERES, all pure fine wool. ‘wide double width, 5 D0.» 82.5 TC, Pure Wool CHUDDA CLOTH, in’ all colors, wide tole width, pire wool, oot palr of oar Maman Beinask ‘Towels, immense size. all pure fine linen, worth $1, ora large size Bridal miit, worth $1.25, presented to Biysai'wortn of Diy Genes ‘customer who DR¥ GOODS AT COST PRICES. co A RRR TIT EEE eo A RR T FE G | AA RRR T FE GcAARR T FE cco AT AR RT ERE a4 RRR BRE; ats Rh RR Sgs8 * 711 MARKET SPACE, near 7th street. Saxra Crave) Heanounrers. ‘The Largest Assortment of \ Toys. ‘TOYS. ‘Toys. ‘The Largest Assortment of FANCY ARTICLES. ‘The Largest Assortment of NOVELTIES. At Reduced Prices. NOVELTIES. CH. RUPPERT, Importer and Manufacturer, ara 403-405 7th st, n,w., Fre Issunaxce. CALIFORNIA INSURANCE CO., of San Francisco. ST. PAUL FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE CO,, ANGLO-NEVADA ASSURANCE CORPORATION, of San Francisco. COMMERCIAL INSURANCE CO., of California. HARTFORD STEAM BOILER INSPECTION AND INSURANCE CO. CLAUDIUS B, JEWELL, Agent, Room 8, Kellogg Building, _14-tu,th,s,3m 1416 F stn. w. Ne AND BEAUTIFUL JEWELRY. CHOICE STYLES. with and without ‘Diomonds: Enameled and fale Sok nial and Gold Sleeve Buttons, colle Bact a Diamond Flower Pins, Ieeifstlong Halen lluby oar ee Gold Fenelis, Gold ous aud Diamond Col- CHOICE 8° CE, STYLES SMALL sonra Yi! (OU) oF : ‘4 sig a RINGS, SoU : Umbrellas, entirely skew: ‘Brushes, Clothes: Wi Sonntag Pee ne Bur Se ety an riety oF small ShoRTo cua WAIT! AND OLHER ARTIOLES OF *, PAL KIRK & if 413-6t__ 172 West Baltimore st,, Baltimore, Md, GLOVES! @ GLOVES! VES! heparan and Lamb Skin and Gloves and Other | : Crry ITEMS. “+ Ta . « tsi Nt 417 7th St. Dw, Every Style Show Cases, Morell, 794 6th st. Fer the Holidays Jultus 7th st. DB. Ww. offer Pour sa.so Smyrna Rugs $5.00. e Sane Eee SO. “ a 4 Joos “« R00 «& « "Son “ 27% « 4 Zoo «250 «Mats Lin, Above prices for two weeks and for cash only. 3 SULIUS LaNSBURGE, 315 7th st. Viotin ana SUly 3 Comte & Piece, ‘nd Banjo Frames for decorating, Stuffed Pin Cushions at 20c. - New Colors tn 71 Mt 10c: per dozen. ew Stn Tinse Brass and Nickel Orbaments, Sand 10, per doz, OFrENHEINER, 1 528 9th street, St. Cloud Bullding. He Wine, come and make your purchases early in the day before the holiday rush. We are busy now, N. T. METZGER & Buo., ol 417 7th st. 2. W. Notice to Dealers, ‘We take this method in informing our friends and patrons that we have an excellent assortment of Toys, suitable for the Holiday trade! also a full Stock Of Notions, Woolens, Fancy Goods and Hostery, &c. A call solicited. 6 _ BJ. BRHREND & Sox, 818 7th st, n.w. A Marvel of Beauty and Elegance, “Opera Boquet” Cigars, Be euigne N. T. Merzger & Bro., a: 417 7th st. nv, wry its of Labor Cigar, Sc. 25 F. $2. ‘Whol ll, 734 Oth st. n.w. 1 Every Lady Appreciates ‘The use of one of our Dress Forms. It will makea splendid Christmas present. Price only $3. 1 OPPENHEIMER, 528 9th St. n.w. Special Holiday Offerings this Week At the Oriole, 822 7th st. ‘35¢. dolls at 25c.; our 25¢. dolls at 23c.; 50c. dolls at 44c.; our 75c. dolls at 60c.; our large $1 dolls at ‘6c. ; $1.50 ladies’ dressing cases, comb, brush and mirror, 96c.; silk plush dressing cases, celluloid comb, brush and mirror, $2.30, worth $3; finer plush dressing cases, $2.64, $75 and $3.08; plush havi complete, $2.39; plush work boxes, compl 30, ‘and $2.39: 3 pearl button kic Bloy .j, 8 4 button stitched-back, our own im- por lon, 3 & very fine glove at 98c., such that You pay $1.49 for in other stores; fur trimming, 2 inch ‘black coney, 25c.; 3 inch, much finer, 44¢. 51.25 two inch 0; ‘89C.; two inch silver ‘F3c.; three inch Beaver, $1.00c. ; colognes in fancy bottles, at 9, 15, 19 and’ 23c.; silk umbrell $1.89, worth }; with silver handle, $2.39; gol le, $2.59, worth §4; gent’s and boys’ fur ‘loves, 49c.; gent’s and boys, misses’ afd ladies’ ne Knit gidves, worth S0c.,” at 5e.; gent’s cloth jersey or h knit glo 49¢., worth 75¢.; fine r top gloves, 98c., worth $1.50; half ‘finger ‘loves, 49c.; cardigan jackets for boys or men, at 90, 89 aiid 98c.; finer grade cardigan Jackets, Ban ‘tickets exam 00 giaut extra see Jackets in_ jackets, $2. x ; extra jacket: Eoicimen weigh 300 ioe, at $3.75 to $4.50; ‘ane dog skin gloves, unlinéd, 98c. nv’s flannel shirts, 38, git} and $1.08: ‘gend’s and boys" fine Suspenders, 19, 25, 39 and 40c.; silk handker- ES 25, 35 ahd 4bc.; silk mumMers, 98, $1.23 and ‘The Largest Stock of Toy Trunks, Pocket Books, Cigar Cas Card Cases, Shavit and Totiet cases, Cuff, Collar, Glove and Hand- kerchiet Boxes are to be found at K. KNEESSI & Son, 425 7th st. DLW. next to Odd Fellows’ Hall. 10 Fancy Leather Goods for Holiday Presents. Dressing Cases, Combination Lap Writing Cases, Pocketbooks, card and Letter. Cases, Bill books: Collar and Caf Boxes, ‘Travelers’ Blacking Sets, Cigar. Cigarette and Match Cases. A large and splendid assortipent of Dog Collars, Whips and Harness and mahy other useful goods, 3 ‘TOPHAW’s, 1231 Pa. ave. n.W. Japanese Goods ~ For the Holiday ‘Trade; a large and well assorted Stock at verg low prices, at ow Major's, 7th and H sts. n.w. “10c Royal” glues broken china, glass, furniture Coughs. Brown's Bronchtal Troches are used with advan- tage to alleviate Coughs, Sore Throat, and Bron- ehial Affections. Sold only in boxes. 0 ‘Try Great Guns cigars, 7 inches long, 10¢., wholesale and retail, at Morell’s, 734 6th st.” 10 Scotts Emulsion of Pure COD LIVER OIL, WITH HYPOPHOSPHITES, 1s a most valuable remedy for Consumption, Scrof- ula, Wasting Diseases, of children, colds and Chronte Coughs, and in all conditions where there 4s a loss of flesh, a lack of nerve power and a gen- tral debility of the system. eoiw A Pure Article of Wines or Liquors at reasonable prices. Hugh J. Fegan’s, 305 9th st. Old established family quer store OURS ‘To Get Rid of a Cough or Cold promptly use Baker's Cod Liver Oil und Malt, a wonderful remedy. Baker's pure Norwegian Cod Liver O11 . unequaled. BAKER & Co., Philla., and at drug- s. Fresh Alderney Butter churned every morning and delivered in 3 1b. “Ward” prints, 45c. per 1D. Also, Cottage Chéese and Buttermilk; Sweet Milk Se. per quart. Cream 15 BOARDING. rate BOARD-IOWA CIRCLE-BOARD IN small family; home table; terms, $18 per month. Address Box 4, Star office. a16-3t" JOR RENT—1 SANT, WELL FURNISHED Booms, with or without Table Board: Doverass: OPENING OF ATTRACTIVE NOVELTIES of Se aes pees ee re meet the wants of every purchaser. 4 FOR BOYS—4 To 12: a Gimethere, and Stall prices to @8.30. A beautiful from $2.50 up. line of FOR BOYS-13 TO 18: A magnificent line of Suits and Overcoats from $4.50 up. FOR MEN: sont OVEROOATS trom Chinchilla D. B. COAT and V Chinchilla Strom 97 Double Breasted COATS and V1 for ATS for driving, very cheap. ue ‘3035 eee. st, 97.50, 803 . 16.50. ese goods have been re- SCH AEBENT SUITS from 815: a 8135 Bes ‘A fall line of ODD PANTS, in all sizes, to fit auy shape, at whapean §2 Our Motto—No Trouble to Show Goods, OAK HALL, CORNER 10TH AND F STREETS. Open till 8 p.m. Saturday, 11 p.m. until New Year. dl¢ A Great Oprorromrry. THE UNION TEA AND COFFEE COMPANY, 824 SEVENTH STREET ¥.W., withdrawing from business in Washington, wil] sell uring the present month their choice and well-selected stock of TEAS, COFFEES, SPICES, SUGARS, ETC., at prices never before heard of. No checks given, but in place thereof valuable presents will be given with all purchasers of Tea and Coffee. All parties holding the company's checks are notified to present them for redemption before Christmas, as the store will be closed immediately after. ‘Come early and avoid the rush of Christmas week. a14-10t For New Years Recerroxs 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. PLAIN and EMBROIDERED CREPES, in delicate shades. The most extraordinary bargain in large WHITE DINNER NAPKINS, at 86, worth $10. BARNESLEY DOUBLE DAMASKES, at $1.50, worth ‘$2. What sets a table off to better advantage than fine Linen Damask? What makess more useful present than a dozen elegant Napkins? Large stock of Ladies’.and Gentlemen's SILK UM- BRELLAS, with fancy handles. SILK HOSE, in all colors, from @2 to $9 per pair. HANDKERCHIEFS and MUFFLERS in great variety. Having reduced thg prices of our DRESS GOODS before the Holidays, acceptable presents can be selected in choice | at ereat reductions. 48-1n. C: IMERES reduced to 873¢c. They can- not be matched in the city. PATTERN DRESSES have been reduced 25 percent. ‘We have a large stock and fre 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. * PS aero mare, eae OF ETE {rand table bourd Li nent ere, “n16-1in __ Mrs. M. T. SOUTHALL. 0 14 AND 316°INDIANA $5 to. 825, according to location. card $18 per month, $5 per week and $1.50 per day. LOST AND FOUND. OUND_THE ELEVATION PLAN build LARGE ‘The architect or builder can obtain said plan by calling at 1603 | SES DAY MORN! BER 1i, AT LiSirviee Sit stand Pengasivininave. ce Dengeait, #thund Fats, aSealskin Muff. Finder will please re- “Oth st. naw. a16-3t* 3 references | N.B—THE BEST 18 THE CHEAPEST. a3 sivenand required, "914 13th sta. ocieome | shar: .W. MEALS SERVED x Feanousble terme: fur. | () Cc ished rooms for gentlemen; everything in season; | Curisrmas: Cunisrwas: 1 first-class secommodations, |“. 14st" sce sore a AUBURN DIN g RQOMS CORNER * HOLIDAY PRESENTS, ylvania ave. and 22d st., have been o} yi by ‘a firwt-clase caterer: shugie of communication OW OPEN FOR INSPECTION. Fooms can be obtained at reasonable prices, _d3-Lin* E.G. DAVIS, 308 Fats ROOMS EN, SUITE OR SINGLE, 719 MARKET SPACE, with Board. Private table if desired 1308 ue D. B. STOCRHAM. 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 HANDEERCHIEFS. PELERINES and REAL POINT DUCHESS LACE best assortment in the city, and at prices that will sur- Prise you. PLAIN, COLORED AND EMBROIDERED HAND- KERCHIEFS, from the cheapest to the finest. KID, FUR TOP, SILK AND THREAD GLOVES. Oe, A Beads Sa con Are pai it returned tot Ost. news “het NNN TrTT BD oo NNWN rad = Bess FESS E Dod 00 NNN 0O = DDD. EI L A b em @ *. BD EK e L AA YY dao LL AA ppp KER WL AA ¥ 7 BUT BUY YOUR TT . & 9883 WE SHALL BE VERY CROWDED NEXT WEEK, "AND YOU WILL FIND OUR A8SORT- Lions Was Aw F, ‘This is Sealakin weather, and we have the goods in BLACK SILK HOSIERY at about half regular prices, RIBBONS, TIDIES, FANS, &c., &c. What would be nicer 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, full stock. GLORIA AND SILK UMBRELLAS, choice NEW STOCK, bought especially for holiday gifts, Be sure and see our stock before making purchases, ROCK BOTTOM PRICES. E.G. DAVIS, 719 Manxet Brace, a11-6t Corner 8th Street. Me J. P. Pus, 1107 F STREET NORTHWEST. tae eS at HER : ART NEEDLE WORK STORE AND BOOMS, ‘No, 604 11TH ST, CORNER OF F NORTHWEST, ox ‘TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, ‘December 14th, 15th and 16th, ‘On which days she will exhibit » large wambir of ‘BEAUTIFUL SPECIMENS OF ABT KEEDLE WORK, Exeqated in great part by her own pupils. _fbezrillt the sume time show to her friends the best FoR TKE z HOLIDAYS, OM WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY AXD SATURDAY, Will be signalizna by reductions in the different depart- mepta. As an inducement to cur patrons to Way bow, to strangers to become fatailiar with our location, ‘we make the following prices for our opening days: HANDKERCHIEFS. tis with the Is aon the seagtrect oa age ate et iets Le: etcsy Milk Mutter “et bs $158 sis forQlar Sors for 8200, ce. GLOVES. In this department the stock and fresh, the colors desirable, only, and prices an low as tained. ay novelties, Teeth, FOr Aour outing we have about 100 dour Porrin® real loves, price #2, hich we will sell st. 9c. “hose who desire them Thouldlcail ean = CORSETS. Of this department it is needless to about fifty styles includiug the “P. D.C. ajenti'n ote, Hor our oyran the $7 Be eh FGF our om aoe The EN a e150. the 8175 Boston Getitort ar'6i.50, cic. SPD corset frum 91-50 to 5 INFANTS GOODS. Our Infants department isa feature and em- braces everything that adds to comfort and attrac- Soa a a ete., $1.19 drawer leggings for $i." ” : HOSIERY. Our customers can rely upon finding in this depart- ment all the new and choice styles, ax well us the lentrable grades. Gc. Oxford Mixed Home for Black Silk Hose for 1, ‘children's Solid Colored for 48c-, etc. 1 Cashinere Hose jose, GO and 75c, FA In Fans we show some exquisite designs ;' Srices to$25. Our opening specialty will be COTTON UNDERWEAR. ‘This department is s0 well established and the char- acter of our goods 80 fa y known that we deem it Banecessary to cull further attention to it, To make it attractive, Our 1.39 chemire will go at 73e.; $113 night dress at SUc.; 81.73 ukirt at 9Ve., etc. FANCY GOops. In Fancy Goods we have a lane variety of choice ar- ticles at popular prives, comprising in part, Gomb and Brush. Cases, Glove and. Handkerehiet Boxes, Odor Cones, Fan Boxes, Cicar Cases, Whisk Holders, Bocket- books, Fancy and Infants’ Baskets, Extracts Japanese, Seulakin and Alligutor Bass, Satchels, Toilet Sets, etc. GENTLEMEN'S DEPARTMENT. “For gentlemen we have gloves in great variet! Suspenders. Scarfs, Bow Tea Linen aid Silk Hahdkerchiets, as Hose, Night Shirts, ‘Dress Shirts, Collars mere, Hose, Night Shi and Cutis, Scart ‘Dress Shirte, Collars Pins, Buttous, Silk Wristlets, Cash- mere and Silk Muflers, &e.” Our opening ‘specialt yilbbe 100 dozen Lange size Teck Scarfe, worth $1.30 S123, sf, $1 each. Se F3e $1 fs at 2oe4 5 DOUGLASS, S28 wet ‘As Christmas Presents scem to be the order of the day, we cannot affon to lag behind. On the contrary, having been in the lead.so long, we'd feel out of place anywhere else, Our Christmas Gift to parents amd guantians of the young dogs not consist of a “chromo” of any kind or price, but in the sensible, timely and seasonable one of making a reduction of 10 per cent on every dol- lar's worth of Boys' and Children’s clothing sold by us from now until the Slat day of December; and when you remember that our prices for Boys’ and Children’s Clothing have always been from 15 to 25 per cent lower than those of other houses here, you will form a correct idea of the values that await you now. With the money you thussave youcan buy your boys the very thing they want fora Christmas present, and Bot—as in other cases—offer them something with which they are already provided; for in- stance,if your boy must have a Waterbury watch we will sell you one for €2,19; if hewants something else youcan buy it with half the money you save by buying his Clothing here. THE GOLDEN EAGLE CLOTHING COMPANY, ‘NORTHWEST CORNER OF SEVENTH AND D STS. ais J. M. GRADY, Manager. 734 Tr Sr 734 Tra Sr. SPECIAL SALE OF coo FL A K os £ O% xy Ek gis Se bk 83 ah Bie gS ccc Tun “oo AA KK Sss8 We offer fora few days these special bargains. Do not wait until the last moment, as the stock will be broken, as at the prices we have maked them st they’ ‘will not last long. Eo L AA L ASA D TLL A DI cco 4 ee L c L oc £ = 37 Brown and Black Boucle Berlin and Jersey Jack- ets, formerly sold at $6; special price 83.98. 21 Black and Brown Newmarkets, elegant quality formerly sold at 7: for this sale $4.98. 18 elegantly trimmed Newmarkets, Brown and Black, sold at 814: special price 7.98. 28 Black Russian Circulars; wide fur trimmings, sold at $10; for this sale 85.87. ‘We have put the knifein deep, and the prices will sell them quickly. 10 Brown Beaver Gretchen Coats, satin lined hood, Astrakhan belt and clasp, sold at $9, reduced to 85.98, 15 Brown Newmarkets, Astrakhan trimmings, large buttons and clasp, price $7, reduced for this sale to £4.98. 40 Children’s Coaching Coats, with cape; none sold less than $5, at $2.98. 10 Brown aud Blue Boucle Newmarket, plaid silk hoods, sold at $14, at $9.87. oe eB : “uf Se CENTS. yg Dr. Warner's Health Corsets, sold in every store at 1.25; our price as above. nH ccc K K NN ON GGG rage Be Re co K K NNN G GG i P H Goo EK BRN ‘GSS Sss872 20 dozen Suspenders, some sold as high as 75 cente; choice at 15c. Home-made Worsted Caps, 20c.; Children's, 15c.; ‘Mitta, 10c. A job lot of Black Kid Gloves, some sold as high as | Commer 18th and 1: streste a. CLARK & RATEGAN'S FEMALE MINSTRELS. Combining the Shining Lights of the Vaudeville World A NEW AND NOVEL FIRST PART. LADIFS IN ELEGANT FRAMES. Matinee Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Admission—Night, higher. nee 10and Boer Mh 25-and Ge, Nohieher. Mat Next week—MIACO'S PANTOMINE AND sPpo. IALTY TROUPE. Daily matiness ais (EW NATIONAL THEATER tas AMBERG'S NEW YORK THALIA OPERA ‘COMPANY. ° TRIS (THURSDAY) EVENING, Genee's Charming Opera, THE MERRY War. . Tone ny age. are Selma Kronold. Emmy tat, Ailertine Habrich, abd Schaete, thjehs, Meyer, Gerold p3 Grand Chorus and Orchestra, Triinipeter of & bere.) pee: Paul Steindorft... - - Urchestra Leader ext week — uae = ‘LOTTA, in 8 repertoire of ber most bril- Sale of seats ‘noW progressing. ale IME MUSEUM. Delighted Audience, Cantatrice a A Spletidid Olio Performance Combing 7 Admisaion outy 10 cents. Me Three Shows in One, The Great Christmas week The Bus Sh 1 Year! DOCKSTATERS, agd World's Speoaiy a Sa SOCIAL WITH LUNCH AND SUPPER, IN eh his now opel ree Of the Ladies of Uition ‘un vd will continue each day th te aes ‘the corner of Prices reasonable, All are welcome, Seaton tickets ais-ae HE ENIGMA OF THE 19TH CENTURY. FAREWELL RECEPTION EXTRAORDINAIRE! Tn response to the inmumerable tions of prominent Washingtonians of the earmest and acientifte Subject of “Thouxtt Reading” the daily press, Mr, WASHINGTON IRVING BISHOP, First and World-Eminent Demonstrator of the Phe- nomenal Power of ecient th tiny the: now being eartied UB AD THOUGHT READING, Has consented to sive MASONIC TEMPLE at TUESDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 21, 1886, AT 6 A public exemplification of hia strange talents, wh willbe hin only appentancesn Woshinesay retirement from public life.” PHO t0 bie SEATS AND TICKETS FOR ADMISSION ©: OBTAINED AT BRENTANUS. CAN BE POSITIVELY MR. BISHOP'S FAREWELL RECEP- nde TION EN WASHINGTON ALPavars GRAND OPERA HOUSE. ENORMOUS SUCCESS. Every Evening and Mi Mi. LAWRENCE BARRETT. InaGrand Production of Miss Mitford's Tragedy t= ee and PE LAST OF THE TRIBCNES by Mr. mstructed and Kewritten for Mr. Stele Markaye, LE PEOPLE. K OI THE REVOLT OF Ret TYRANTS. Act 6—THE SACRIFICE OF THE TRIBUNE. Scenery. Costumesand Music Entirely New aud Ap propriate, Including a Full Chorus of Twelve. ult and Twenty-four Chorister Voices. ‘Roman Nobles, Priests, Citizens and Sole diern, forming an, Auxiliary Force of 200 Persons. Next Week—Miss LILIAN OLCOTT in ae THEODORA F= AND FESTIVAL " ST. PAUL'S NEW CHAPEL, 15TH AVD V STREETS NORTHWEST, ‘One Dlock from 14th street cara, Hendica stop at the door Evers Night this week. i ERA EE eee Pe 11S thet ns. ree Pee bes ee city Post ‘Omer, EVERY FRIDAY, st 6-1 m0 (Single Lecture), 2c. Pull Course (13 Stadente Pree" 7 ts Buon THEA: EVERY AFTERNOON gu. EVENING DURING THE TUNY DENIERS Ss PANTOMIME OUPE, In the World.F Wutsnn mar. FIFTH WEEK AND GREAT SUCCESS OP PROF. CARPENTER'S PSYCHIC MARVELS OF MESMERISM. Every Night This Week at 8, Except Friday. Admission, 25c.: Reserved Seats, 50 213-68 p™ate READINGS MR. JAMES PAXTON VOORHEES, At NATIONAL RIFLES’ ARMORY, THURSDAY EVENING, December i6th. Admission fifty cents. Tickets can be had at Hotels and principal —— as < of IkST F SOIREE MUSICALE At ASSEMBLY'S PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, MONDAY, DECEMBER 20TH, 8 P.M. Mrs. MATTIE MULLER, of Baltimore, Pianiste. Mr. RUDOLPH GREEN, of Baltimore, Violoncellist Mr. WARREN 8. YOUNG, ritone. Mr. JARVIS BUTLER, Organist and Accompanist. cents. At Sanders & Stayman's, 936 F door night of musicale i M ISS KOSA RAND, — “Leactier of Elocution gud Voice Culture, prepares Ladies and Gentlemen for DRAMATIC STAGE. Particular attention paid to coaching Amateurs and prebering mrudeute for reading on the platform or it Tietsoctal and home circle qumiivgacen irom 11 until Cou Tuesdays, Wednes- se 388 H street north _pietm £ WILHELM CLUB, y hd ested by MME. BLANCHE STONE BARTON, the Renowned and Charming Soprano, of New York, will give ite FIRST CONCERT Of the course on FRIDAY EVENING NEXT. DECEMBER ai UNIVERSALIST CHURCH, cat under OF. JOSEF i. Course tickets to the Three ¢ 1 ae SHELDON'S DANCING CLASSES. ES) Halt Hates, To all Ladies who join in the next ‘Two Weeks. je CYCLES FOR RENT BE gramonth, i nmortmnent ok Bt TALCRELE Oo. 1400 Rave atm OMAN’S EXCHANGE, 1220 FST. —HOME- Yreserven and Fancy © made Cake ork. Persons wishing to deposit Work are Feqtented to do ao us pout Trpomitle, mek PS a9.20 yor (ORAMA OF BATTLE Rl eh mu tvel ‘south of Pennsylvania ave, ‘Boene ted ‘ished at might by 300 electric lights ‘RRiniscion, 90 conte: Children under 12 year, 25 cents, On Sundays half price.