Evening Star Newspaper, December 27, 1886, Page 4

THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, — natin 2 LOCAL MENTION. ‘The Weather. OFFICE oF THE CHIEF StGNAL OFFICER, WASRINGTON, D.C., Dec. 27, 1886, Indications for A Hours, Commencing at p.m. rome. For the District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia, occasional light snow, followed by’ fair weather. Varlable teinds, brconilng northwesterly, colder, With a cold wave. IHAvR mx Stock pure Old Rye and Bourbon ‘Whisktes, on draught or in bottles. Berkeley, a pure rye whisky. the best on the market forthe price, €4 per qillon, 31 a quart and 50 cents a pint, 25 cents a sample bottle. ‘Tuarr, S18 F street northwest. RIse Ores To-iGHT—Good music, Hows Reix Pure Rye Wiisky, Godfrey & Hol- den, 417 Lith st. n.w., sole agent’ for the District. This whisky is Hot only patriotic, but the finest fm the land. Convince yourself by calling at the house of the sole agents For sale by the bottle and case. All connoisseurs are invit Fon Pune Rye Warsares call on Tharp. SILVER-PLATED ‘A AND TABLE ys shells and butter knives given away with Biuine. OL Crow Waisxy. Charles Kraemer, 737 7th RINK Ores To-Ntawr.—Good muste. PURE Wises, BRANDIES AND RUS. ‘Tharp's. F. A. Kessepy & Co. celebrated New England Fruit Cake. For sale by all grocers. Ip You Wisn to get pure lquors call on Tharp, 18 F street northwest. ‘RiNk OrEw To-x1gut_—Good music, ‘No Mong high prices. Hempler's, ave., cor. 43. CITY AND DISTRICT. Amusements To-night. (Natioxat.—“Alone in London.” ‘Atwavon's—“The Little Tycoon.” ‘Hannis’.—“Streets of New York.” KERNaN's—Ida Siddon’s Buriesquers, Dime Mcsxvx.—Loulse Arnot. ‘Maxassas Pasonawa.—Day and evening. Condensed Locals. Decker, the catcher, has been released by the ‘Washington club. The contracts of J. F. MeGlone and F. T. Gilmore, with the club, have been ap- proved by President Young. A huckster’s Wagon was robbed of its load of chickens Friday evening while the wagon was nding in front of the fourth precinct station- house. In the notice of Barnard’s comet in Friday even- ing’s Stak, it should have been “it is seen near the western horizon finmediately after sunset. Peterson's commissary store at the new reser- volr was destroyed by fire Saturday afternoon about half.past four o'clock. ‘The loss amounted te about 31,400. ‘iajor Moore. Friday afternoon, #ssued directions to have the police go on duty with thelr belts and ‘Datons ax of old and to lay aside their canes. This order was due to the fact that Omer Work, of the fourth precinet, upon being murderously ‘as- Bulle? Dy a colored man named Win. Coleman, found that he was unable to defend himself with his cane. Friday afternoon the horses attached to one of the carriages in a funeral procession became frightened on Virginia avenue and ran away. The ther hore In the procssion became unmanage- ‘able for a Ume, bit order was soon restored. ‘The Tunaway team was stopped by the members of No. 4 engine company. A Sight fire occurred at the blacksmith shop of (he Champlain avenue shatt Saturday afternoon. saturday night I. W. Wherreim, the engineer of Jocomotive No. 327, of the B. & P. RR, had his right foot crushed while coupling the tender to his engine on South Capttol street and Virginia avenue. ~ B. Winter, living on the 7th street road, was Knocked dow a'and robhed of $6.50 and a lot of toys ‘while returning to his home Friday night. ‘There were thirty-six prisoners in the dock be- fore Judge Snell on Christraas day, most of whom had been arrested for being drunk sind disorderly, and in nearly all of the cases a fine of $ or oné ‘Week was imposed. Before Judge Snell Saturday William ‘Anderson, acolored bootblack, was charged with assaulting W. A. O'Brien becatise the latter refused to pay him twenty-five cents for a shine on account of Its Detng Christmas. He was fned $5. Saturday morning, some, one “fired a bullet through the window iu the house of William An- derson, 236 1st street southwest. "A dead female infant was found Saturday morn- in an alley near 13th and P streets by Ofticer bie. The ‘was examined by Dr. Harti. gam, who concluded that the child had been born alive and its death was caused by neglect. Futher Whalen, of St. Patrick's, leaves to-day for Baltimore to assume the duties of private sec retary to the cardinal. He will be succeeded at ‘St. Patrick's by Father Magee. ‘At the last meeting of the Columbia tie club, Lawrence Gardner presented a resolution asking the Senate to reject the nomination of Re- corder Matthews. It was referred to a committee ‘and wil be acted upon at the next meeting of the lub, : ‘While going to the fire near the new reservoir Saturday the horses attached to No. 6 engine 3 ‘On the ice aud were badiy bruised. |. Shillington sends St. Nicholas for January. ‘The will of the late Ernst Jullus Leesuitzer, filed for probate, bequeath, is estate to his wifé and at her death to his children. A Duflding permit has been issued by Inspector Entwisle to the Washington Light Infantry C Yo repair the opera house, $2,306. ‘The perinissioit 4sto build an tron vestibule with a staircase at each end. ‘Mr. Tim Sullivan contributed $11 for the poor of ‘the first precinct. —_—_-—___ MASSACHUSETTS VETERANS ComING.—The sur- vivors of the 57th and sth Massachusetts volun Yeers at their last reunton decided to revisit the Dattle flelds upon which these organizations were engaged, and hold the reunion of 1887 in Petersburg, Va., and a committee has been ap- potnted to make the necessary arrangements. The party Will leave Boston early in May by one of the Steamers of the Merchants and Miners’ Trans- portation company for Norfolk, Va. ‘Thence it will xo by rail to Petersburg, Richmond, Fredericks. burg, thence to this city and Baltimore, returning i Boston from Baltimore by steamer. The trip will consume ten days. ———— Cuancep Wirn_ str. Waten.—Friday eh, hear the cornerof Pennsylvania avenue and Henry E. Martin, while under the Liquor, was robved of a valuable gold aim, And Stephen Jordan and Wm. Tobson were arrested by Lieut. Ams on suspicion of robbing him. Saturday morning before the Police Court they were tried and held in $500 bonds for the action of the grand jury. heb dort A Wowas Kiciep sy tae Trars.—Flizabeth aters, colored, residing at Hillsdale, In the county, Was struck by an engine of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad on Friday last and so seriously injured that death resulted yesterday afternoon. Cuancxp Wrra Snorurtie.—Friday night Kate Winters visited the Boston Variety store and, It Is a took a bottle of tooth Wash from’ the counter’ and walked out with it under her cloak. Complaint Was made and an officer arrested her. Saturday morning Judge Snell sentenced her’ to sixty days in jatl _—- ‘Tue FUNERAL oF Carr. W.W.Moone.—The funeral of the late Capt. W. W. Moore took place at noon Saturday from hits home, 600 F street northwest. Rev. Joseph T. Kelly, pastor of the Pourth Presby= terian chureh, and Rev. Joun MacLane, conducted the services. “Mr. Kelly made an address. The honorary pall bearers were John W. Thompson, George W. Pearson, Henry Polkinhorn, James Fraser, Robert S. Jordan and Charles P. Wannell. The active pall bearers were selected from the Odd Fellows’ organizations, and were Oliver Du- four, of the Grand Encampment; J. T. Petty, Grand james Hi. Richards, Grand Canton? Johm Thaw, board of trustees; John H. Selffert, Columbian’ Encampment, and “W. H. Richards, Central Lodge. ‘The remains were interred in the Congressional cemetery. The attendance at the services was large and ineluded representatives of all the Odd Fellows’ bodies of tue city, members of the Oldest Inhabitants’ association and a large umber of prominent citizens, — Cueistwas Dixxee FoR THE Poor.—“Christmas ‘Was a busy day at the central office of the Assoct- ‘sved Charities, 707 G street northwest,” said Mr. bier}. the gcueral Seeretary. “Mr. Staples, the proprictor of Wilard's hovel, ouly gave us notice © eveulng before that le desired to make hiscou- tnbution through the Assoctatd Charities, but we Lada good force at work early in the tornii selocting the most needy families from the reco for Mr. Staples’ chickens and turkeys. ‘Then we found twenty poor families where there was noone fo come out for them, and Mr. Staples Kindly sent ¥ chickens and turkeys to our office and we had thet taken to these families. By one o'clock we had the work completed, I had signed the last arder, and about 500 families were inade happy with s Chifstimas dinner at home.” AW AssiGNuEYT.—An assignment has been aced on record from Abraham Kaufman to Simon Wolf fOr the benertt of ks cautnan'y ereditors. He conveys his stoc! Iry goods, at 1241 and 1243 11th street southeast, bis house- Bold goods at 1022 Fennsyivania avenue south east, lot 18, square 1000, and part 28, square 927, ‘The ‘schedule of debts foots up about $12,000. Manetace Licewses.—Marriage Ieenses have been issued by the clerk of the court to Lewis T, Raley and Laura Stenchcomb; Cas. K. Hetteld and Molly A. Brawner; James’ Wilson and Mary Eva Green, both of Philadelphia, Pa. we Salons DiscHaxGEp Fxom CcstopY.—This morn- ing in the Criminal Court the case of the three saflors—William P. Barnum, Theodore R. Morris and Arthur C. Ross—committed by Justice Buckey To the custody of the police for desertion from a Yessel, In Whose cae a Writ of habeas corpus was ‘on Friday, was heard, Mr. T. M. Fields a pearing for the’ prisoners.” Mr. Fields read the Petiign anu amdarits of the men, stating, that shipped at Portland, Me., November 25, on the schoouer Charles H. Caswell, and on the voy- age they were cruelly treated, allowed but four or five hours for rest out of the tweaty-four, that ‘they were made todo unnecessary work, thiat the Vessel was not seaworthy, that they asked thelr discharge and were allowed to go ashore to-con- fharsing them with deste on a Warrant charging t i Goat rhe return made fa the esse was a Une form of the warrant, and Mr. Fields sald that it ap- peared that they had been held on a verbal com- miement only. The court directed the discharce petitioners, saying that the whole proceed- ing was exceedingly irregular. ‘Tae Wurrssy Cortxcrios is still on exhibition ‘and at private sale, and should be seen to. be ap- Jn some respects it rivals the famous collection, sold in New York, aud as the Prices set ou thes’ articies ure low compared to Drices obtained at that sale, those desiring a high grade of this class of articles should make their ureaases before Ue Lest articies are selected. * the authorities, and HE KILLED HIMSELF BEFORE HIS FATHER. ‘The Startling Manner in Which Wm. 3. Vonderiehr Committed Suicide. ‘William J. Vonderlehr, a bartender, well known Inthe neighborhood of the Government Printing office, committed suicide about 8:15 o'clock last night in front of his father’s house, No. 800 2d street northwest. He shot himself through the head with a five-barreled Colt’s revolver. Von- deriebr, it is stated, was not permitted to enter his father’s house on account of his marrying a young lady who was not much Iked by his parents. Farly yesterday morning he cleaned and loaded his revolver, which he fired off, to make sure ft would work well. It is thought he had suicide in his mind at that time. Last night, at his father's residence, one of his sisters was to be brewed Mr. Jacob Kuchs, and he wanted to witness t! marriage. He Ihhd been drinking heavily during the day, and when he called at his father’s house he was almost. ing drunk. He requested to be itted to see the marri: ceremony per- formed, but his request was denied by his father, Who answered the door bell, His father told him if he would come around in the morning he would explain matters. ‘The son was disappointed, and threatened to put anend to his unless, permitted to enter. He drew the revolver from his pocket, flourished it over hts head, and then put- ting it to his left temple, pulled the tri r, Send. ing the bullet te his brain. He fell mortally wounded at his father's feet. He was picked up by passing citizens and removed to a drug store near by, Waere it was found that he could not pos- sibly recover. The injured man was then removed to his home, No. 45 K street northwest, where he lived with his wife and an unmarried sister. A few minutes after he was taken home he died. ‘The news of the your man’s suicide spread ra- pidiy through the section of the city in which he Tesided, and a large number of his friends called at the house. Coroner Patterson viewed the hart and gave a certificate of death from ‘suicide, —-— Children’ Christmas Club, District 11. FINAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE DINNER. ‘The following are the final arrangements for the fourth annual dinner to-morrow at the National Rifles armory, G@ street, between 9th and 10th northwest Mr. Allison Nailor, jr., will to- yw have om- nibuses at the following station for the children invited to the dinner: ‘Third precinct, K street, between 20th and 21st streets northwest. Eighth precinct, W street, between 9th and 10th. , 5th street, between M and N streets northwest. Fourth precinct, E street, between 435 and 6th streets southwest. ‘These omnibuses will leave the ive sta- ton houses for the armory at 1:15 p.m. ‘They are intended for the smaller children ‘and for those Who live at a distance. Parents cannot be admit- ted with thelr chtldren, but_ should leave and re- Join them at the station houses. ‘The dinner will commence punctually at 2 o'clock, andthe guests are requested to come as near tat hour as possible. All members of the club who have their badges displayed Will be ad- mitted to the galleries after 2 o'clock. Want of room absolutely prevents the admission of parents, friends or nurses, ‘The children who are waiters will to the ladies im charge of tables at 1:45. ‘These ladies Will please come at 1 o'clock. They have been assigned as follows: ‘Table 1, Mrs. John M. Wilson. and Miss Strong; table 2, Mrs. C_E. Hawley and Mrs. F. M. Barber: table 3,’Mrs. A.A. Wilson and Mrs. MacArthur; table 4, Mrs. Woodhull and Mrs. ‘Adee; table 5, Mrs. C. C. Willard and Miss Sunder- land;'table 6, ‘Mrs. Thom and Mrs. J. W. Pilling. ‘The President and Mrs. Cleveland, Chief Justice Waite and Me, W. W. Corcoran have been invited to be present. ‘The following additional contributions are gratefully acknowl : Mills Thompson, $1; anonymous, 6; Mrs. John Hay (through "Miss Strong) $5. “Total contributions to date, $704.53. ‘The Catholic University. WORK ON THE BUILDING TO BEGIN AVRIL 1. Cardinal Gibbons 1s reported in a Washington Aispatch to the New York Tribune to have sald in regard to the Catholic university: “The building will be begun on April. The architect has all the plans ready, they have been approved, and we now only await favorable weather. As we have enough money on hand to put. the theological de- partinent into operation tt will be Dullt as raptdly &S possible. After that we will go slowly, paying as Wwe build. It will take some time to yet our fac: Uity together. Bishop Keane Isnow looking about the universities of Europe for avallable men and I expect he will have secured a few by the time he Teturns. We propose to. have as professors the ablest men, in all branchesof learning, who can be Secured in this country and in Europe, so that our university will equal, If not surpass, the greatest in America, scr stete A Christmas Day Shooting Case. | A NEGRO FIRES HIS REVOLVER INTO A CKOWD IN A EATING HOUSE. About four o'clock Saturday evening a crowd of colored men gathered in James Taylor's eating establishment, No. 328 B street southwest. Dur- ing the evening a dispute arose and Robert Roan, it is alleged, drew his revolver and began firing into the crowd. One bullet lodged in Lucien Bur- hett’s mouth, and another one entered the fleshy part of Wm. Payne's right arm. The injured men were taken to Woolridge’s drug store, where sur- gical aid was rendered. Roan escaped. sah atin Dinner for Six Hundred Children. ‘THE CAPITOL HILL CHRISTMAS CLUB. ‘The Capitol Hill Christmas club will entertain G00 poor children to-morrow at Odd Fellows’ Hall, Navy Yard, at 1 o'clock. The guests will rendez- Yous at the Peabody school from the northeast, and at the MeCormick school from the southeast: ‘section, where omnibuses provided by George W. Knox will be In waiting to transport them to the hall. The ciub desires to acknowledge the follow- ing additional donations: A. Saks & Co., $2; Frank Aldrich, five handsome pleture books and $ in cash. No children will be ad- mitted to the hall during the dinner, owing to the lmited accommodations, except the Walters, fifty In number, selected from the pupils of the East’ Washington schools of the Sixth, seventh and eighth grades. Members of the club, however, will be permitted to pass into the hall at 12 o'clock and view the tables on pre- senting their badges at the door. The Cominis- sioners have been Invited and will probably be present. The bill of fare will cot of turkey, cold meats, coffee, milk, cake, pickles, oranges, bananas and nuts, with a toy gift for each guest. potinbin eA i ‘The National Drill. Commissioner Wheatley, chairman of the na- tional drill committee, to-day received letters from the State Feneibles, of Philadelphia, and Co. F, 34 regiment, Wisconsin National Guard, making inquiries as to the conditions of entrance to the contest. He received also an Invitation from the Montgomery True Blues to attend their new year ——— Cur Win 4 Razox.—Between 3 and 4 o'clock Saturday afternoon an altercation occurred near the corner of II and Ist streets northwest, during which, itis alleged. John Quill severely cut Win. Roach’ about the héad and body with a razor. ‘The injured man Was taken to his home on Detrees street and Quill escaped. ee Srgepy Jvsticx.—There were about one hundred and twenty-five cases before the Police Court to- day, fifty of the defendants being in the dock, Collaterals amounting to $430 were forfetted, and the business of the court was finished is less than three hours. pees Canvine His Orroxent’s Heap Witn a Kxre.— Saturday afternoon in an East Washington saloon Anthon! lewart, colored, made some remark about les Stewart, also colored, and the latter Wanted to tight it out.” Anthony was equal to the occasion, and during the fight that followed it is charged he cut Charles about the head with a knife, inflicting a painful wound. Officer Butler subsequently arrested Anthony, inst whom a charge of assault with intent to ‘was contin- ‘ued in the Police Court to-day. rovachcho tans RECKLESS SHOOTING.—Christinas afternoon, on ‘Stanton street, in Hillsdale, William Prue, colored, while under the influence of liquor fired off a istol, the bullet passing thi ihe window of '. H. Hunter's house, and within a few inches of Mr. Hunter's head. Prue was arrested and charged in the Police Court this morning under 3 a beg Phey omeerese conduct. The ice posedi a fine of $5, the highest penalt under the county law. ~ a housebreaking cases have Dee orted at poles cases have been reported at. poles headquarters since Frida! john N. Hoover, B00 UC street northwest, reports that his house was en- tered Friday night and $70 in silver stolen.— John Anderson, 24 ‘3d street, reports that bis room was entered on the night of the 23d instant and his watch and money Valued at $26 taken.— Frank B. Holdin, $12 K. 1 avem house entered on the nigit of the 23d and an over- coat, shoes, &c., valued at $14 were taken.—M. Vou Peeve | Of 936 P street, reports that his house was enter on the might of the 24th and a dark overcoat valued at $16 Was taken.—W. D. Web- ‘ster, 605 4; street, reports a cigar sign $ stolen from his’ store door on the night.of the 23a instant.—Rev. Dr. Bullock reports a door Mat stolen from 915 N. Y. avenue on the 23d in- stant.—Geo. W. Dant, 520 7th _strect southwest, reports overcoat, derby hat, &., valued at $17, Stolen on Friday.—George W. omutt, 331. Mi ‘Street, reports stolen on the 24th box of chewing tobacco valued at $16—John A. De Witt, 413 ¢ } Lizzie Addison and Stephen Clements, a man forty-five years old, employed as a stable boss at Waller's brick yard, on the Virginia side of the river, a short distance beyond the Long bridge, was assaulted Friday af- ternoon by two colored men, named Joseph Lips- kins and Richard Simmons, employéd as cart driv- ers at the brick yard. There was an old spite Between the men. Clements has recently been elevated to the position of stable boss, and it ts Said his exactions from the men under him has caused bad feeling. Lipskins and Simmons met Clements Friday afternoon near the kilns and, it 4s charged, jumped at him and knocked him down. Clements, jumping up, drew a pistol; but Lips- Kins, it is Cseygs Gaal the pistol and fired, the Dall’ strikit upper part of tae skull ‘and Flan Offs ‘Then the meh had a rough and tum. le fight, Clemeiits being knocked down and struck with a brick. le rose to his feet, however, and struggled for the pistol, which Was again’ dis- charged during tbe mee: the ball striking Sim- mons in the groin. Seeing a buggy approach- Lipskins and Simmons took to flight. The gentle- man who came im the buggy, after putting ‘Clem- ents tn a place of shelter, rapidly followed Lipskins. and Simmons In this ot sne had them arrested by OMicer Burns, of the fourth precinct. Dr. folden extracted’ the ball from Simons’ groin, Clements was Drought to this city and received medical attention. Yesterday morning a colored constable from Mt os Bee ‘& Warrant to Lieut. Vernon ipkins and Simmons, for assaulting Stephen Clements, and the prisoners were surren- dered to him. ‘They were taken back to Virginia, and their trial will take place at Arlington this afternoon. ‘THE BEST RVER KNOWN IN WASHINGTON. ‘Merchants generally say that the holiday trade of the past week excelled anything within their experience. “It was the best Christmas week we ever had,” sald an extensive dealer to a Stan re- Porter. “And then we had plenty of time. As Christmas came on Saturday the holiday shopping ‘Was going on for a whole week. If it had come on Wednesday, everyone would have tried to crowd bree shopping intotwo days, Monday and Tues- mae ‘Transfers of Real Estate. 3 follows: Deeds in fee have been filed F. W. Pratt to Fannie R. Pool, lots 9 SM]. 364; $8,000. W. F. Holtzman to D. | ney, sub. Jot 18, Sq. 175; $4,500. mous to Morris Wright, sub. lot 74, Chichest $100. H.R. Elliott et aL, trast Parker, part 9 sq. B, Parker, same pro} L, Bramhati | {9 M. Howland, subs 3. Annie | ', Bramhall to'sume, lot 19, Sq, 636, and 16 and. TOM: SO. N, Wilson to'B, P. Ntinma 4and 5, bik. 2,8. PBs sub Mt, Pie: 6,505.62. | W.T. Okie tO Mary J. Snowden, lots 2510.28, sq. | 1048; $1,700. Carrie E. 'T. Knox to,T. A. Darneille, lot 14, sq. 1028; $2,000, lots | farmer, near St. John’s, Affairs in West Washington. A GROCER’S Assionuent.—T. D. Ve at 3150 M street nortin nas sont en, oeapadl it toR. C. Gwynn for the benefit of his creditors. ferences are given Austin Herr, $300; Mary ‘Veale, $670; John H. Gwynn, $28; B. B. Earnshaw & Bro., $83.07; G. Cass & Son, of Baitimore, $17 and W. P. Harvey, of Balt 22. New Dinectons'or Tue BaNk.—Messra A. B. Johnson and Lewis D, Wine have been elected v0 fill the vacancies in the board of directors of thé Farmers’ and Mechanics’ bank caused by resignation of Mr. William King and the death of i Mcxmnan, oF x AL OF KaTts Dartina Jovce.—The ‘re- mains of Katte Darling, the daughter of Col John A. Joyee, were laid at rest in Oak HI Comes tery Christmas day. She was followed to her last resting place by a number of her frie schoolmates, teachers others. The yout! pallbearers rere, lle Dougall, Sammy Marbury, key, Walter Helston, Chal ° Willie Haveland. beairet ‘THEY WERE FINED.—' in the Police Court George Baker, charged with disturbing the quiet of the town and with carrying a razor was ‘ned Tor betng disorderly in a street car, was fined $25 or 7 days on the farm. ‘William aon ps or 15 days. ‘Nores.—Fifteen arrests were made in this pre- cinct during Chrismas day.—A lot of ‘and fancy articles in the show window of Charles Butler's fancy store, No, 1339 32d street, was de- stroyed by fire Friday afternoon; loss about $10. >There was no business transacted at the meet- ing of the citizens’ committee held Friday evening at the First Co-operative Building association here, there being no quoroum present. pistene al wate A Great Strike of Reading Employes. Twelve hundred men at the great coal wharves: of the Reading railroad, near Philadelphia, are on strike. 3,500 coal cars between that city and Read- ing are side-tracked, and unless the demands of the men are granted a strike involving 25,000 men ‘will be ordered. The situation is very serious, The strikers and thetrfriends held a meeting in Phila- delphia Sunday afternoon, at which every depart- ment of the Reading service was represented by delegate _ neeting was called by Local As- sembly 6,285, Knights of Labor, 1,700 strong, to which the men now on strike ng, Dut assem- Dlies whose membership includes an army oft Reading employes were also represented, ‘The mecting adopted resolutions embodying the de- Keading officials, ‘but retused for publication, ais eee! eas Curt IN A Covrt Roou.—For six years Jane Harrington, ‘a vivactous Yankee girl, had been ping house .for Hovey Blough, ‘a widowed Mich. Jane ‘recently left the Bidugh homestead. “When she demanded her pay for services rendered the Bloughs laughed hi to scorn, whereupon she sought legal counsel and suit was begun. Wednesday last was fixed for the trial and the attorneys with clouds of witnesses were on hand, prepared for fun. Jane was pres- 1, arrayed ih her tinest, but, before the case was cailed she paralyzed the ‘court and spectators by boldly suggesting to Father Blough that if he would marry her and his son would pay the costs she would withdraw the suit. ‘The old man tremb- lngly assented, and in the “presence of the la asccmbly of clirtosity seekers the two were made husband and wit —— ASSAULTING AN OFrickn.—Saturday night, near the corner of Pennsylvania avenue und’ 13th Sireet, Officer Golway arrested Robert Connell for | obstructing the sidewalk, when he was assaulted | by John W. Thompson, ’wiiom he also arrested, | To-day, tn the Police Colrt, Connell was ued $5 | eral. | and Thompson forfeited $10 coll: Diy He Snoor His MorHEn-1x-Law?—George Hughes, colored, was charged in the Potice ¢ today With an assauit on his mother-t | the case was continued indefinitely. Mighes | went home Christmas evening and had Some dim. | culty with one of his children. His wife interfered and he drew his revolver, which was discharged, | the bullet striking his uiother-in-ln It is claimed that the pistol fell and w: ally discharge’. —— Lost His Rr How Lixpsey Mc: —Lindsey Muse, the well-known venerable messenger to the Secretary of the Navy, has worn for many years a plain goia ring, whieli he valued very higniy be cause of the length of its service. ‘The other da a well dressed young man, who entered into con- Versation with him, expressed great admiration of the ornament, ‘The veteran messenger Is getting Well along in years and bis eyesizat Is not as ood asit once was. He supposed the young man W one of his many friends with whoin h acquainted, Dnt who always have something pleasant to’ say to him. When the young man asked permission to examine the ring Lindsey un- | hesitatingly removed it from his” finger and | handed it to him, and when he wanted to show 1t toa friend down the corridor Lindscy offered no | objection. Halt an hour later ‘the old man was inquiring ameng the clerks it any one had seen the man with the ring, Of course his search was fruitiess. — ‘THe Craar SAue.—The sale of cigars at Dowling’s | will commence to-morrow morning, at 10 o'clock. Dealers are specially invited, * puns | ‘The Courts. | Ponce Covet—Judg? Snell. | ‘To-day, John H, Francis, colored, disorderly con- duet in the county; $ or 15 days. Solomon Coak: ley, coiored, disorder net and carrying a razor on 9th street: $25 days. Andrew Rev. erly, disorderly on 9th street; §30r Ks days. Robt. | Jackson, profanity on Toth street northwest; $5 oF | 7 days.’ Wm. Carroll. carrying, a rezer_on 10th] northwest: pe nal boads.. Fumnte Mille disorderly on. 2d street days. Robert Fantroy. do.; fOrfetted. James Lewman, carrying 3 sey aventie northwest; $20 or 60 rows, colored, fast d profanity on 13th street northwest; $2 days. Henry Swipes, allas Joseph Chen cent expostire on 13th street northwest; nes Kabier. disorderly conduc r 15da days. days, Frank Lane and John Tinney, d eral forfeited. Arthur Burgess, disorde street northwest ays. Malinda Brown, colored, loud and boisterous on 11th. street south: east; $ or 15 days. Joseph Cherry, disorderly conduct on 433 street; $10 or 30 days, “Betty Ross, ‘Smith, colored, d conduct in the count, min Jackson, profaui or7 days. William} northwest; $5 or 7 day on L street northwest: $ or 15 days. ¢ ney, disorderly on 1s street; $5. or ‘Thomas Clark, do.; collateral ‘forfelted. Green, disorderly on’ M street southwest: $3 or 1 days. ’ James ¢ lateral fortelied, | Wil iam Knox, loud ahd boisterous on 4% street sonth- AV .. profanity on 7th street Jaines Carter, disorder KT > days. Emina west; $ or 15 days. Andrew Beverly, colored, 2: Sault on officer Barnes; 10 or 30 ays. John | Ross, colored, assault on Margaret. Ruftin; $20 or 60 days. days. rge Clayton, colored, affray; $5 or Ss A Christmas Eve Horror. AMOTHER FUTS ON MOURNING AND SLAYS HERSELP ‘AND HER BABE. Augusta Marston has been for ten years the wife | of Charles Marston, who is ashipping clerk in the | commission house of J. B. Swift & Co., in New York. Marston had been 2 widower, and by his first wife had a boy named Frank, who 1s now fourteen years old. His second wife was born in | Germany thirty-four years ago. ‘The tamily lived in a neat flat at No. 218 East 19th street. Two and a half months ago a baby was born to th ince the child's birth the mother's health has ‘deen very delicate and she grew despondent. Last | Friday evening the father and boy Frank entered the house and found the wife with her baby In her arms lying on the bed in thetr sieeping-room, both dead. ‘The room had been closed tightly and the FB been turned on and killed both, ‘This note was by the wife: “Dear Papa: Please let me sleep; Tam so tired. Buy Frankle a new suit of clothes’ for Christmas, Forgive me, Charit ‘Your devoted wi Avavsta.” Mrs. Marston had’ draped the clock, herself {he bapy with black crape and had st the hous order. ABSOLUTELY PURE This Powder never varies, A marvel of purity, strength and wholesomencss. 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 oNLy IN Cans. Rovat ‘Baxina PowpER Co., 106 Wall street, N.¥. 0024 Sezouz Low Pres FOR DRY Goops. qHOME-SPUN DRESS GOODS, extra wide width, re- Pe ono yardand a half wide, reduced to PRQYAL SERGE. in all colors, wide double fold, 12 Extra Large ize WHITE WOOL BLANKETS, re- Caranne. Cuoxrsa ‘Have you awakened from a disturbed) sleep with all the horrible sensations of an assassin clutching your throat and pressing the life-breath from your tightened chest? Have you noticed the languor and debility that sheceed the effort to clear your throat and head of this catarchal matter? What 2 depressing influence it ex- erts upon the mind, clouding the memory and filling the head with pains and stranve noises! How difficult it is to rid the nasal passazes, throat and lungs of this poisonous mucous all can testify who are afflicted with catarrh. How difficult to protect the system against its further progress towards the lungs, liver and kid- ueys, ail physicians will admit. It isa terrible disease, aud cries out for relief and cure. ‘The remarkable curative powers, when all other remedies utterly fail, of SAxrop's RADICAL CURE, are attested by thonsands who gratefully recommend it to fellow-sufferers. No statement is made regarding it that cannot be substantiated by the most respectable and reliable references. 3 box CaTaRRHAL SOLVENT, and an Ltrnove IN- HALER, with treatise and directions, and is sold by all drugeists for 81. Porter Daua & CHEmtcat Co., BOsTox. HOW MY SIDE ACHES. From the bench and the counter, from the loom and Sewing machine goes up the cry of pain and weakness. Aching Sides and Back, Kidney and Uterine Pains, Strains and Weakness, Coughs, Colds and Chest Pains, and every Pain and Ache of daily toil relieved in one minnte by the Curicuna ANTI-PAIN PLasteR. New, elegant and infallible, At druggists, or of Portex DRUG & CHEMICAT. Co., Bostox. CITY ITEMS For the New Vear’s Table and for Even= ing Entertainments, The Port Grape Wine of Alfred Speer, af Passaic, ew Jersey, 18 generally pronounced the most re- liable wine to be obtained, and 1s now being used by those fashionable families who sre the most choice In the selection of wines for evening enter- talnments, is Claret is also betng Sought after by French connolsseurs, who pronounce it superior to most of the Bordeaux brands For sale by druggists and grocers, 1 Praise. Praise, Praise, and only praise, is heard on every side of our In- vineible flour. ‘Try it. Wholesale and retail depot, L 417 7th st. n. W. Eye Glassen ents, 487 Pa. ave. 6 ‘Twenty Per Cent Discount on Leather Cases for New Year's.and other Leather Novelties, until January 1. Jas. S. ToPHAM, 3 1231 Penna. ave. n.iv. ‘The Largest Stock of Toy Trunks, Pocket Books, Cigar Cases, Card Cases, Shavin Cuff, Collar, Glove and Hand: es ire tobe found at K. KNERssI & Sox, 425 7th st. n.W., next to Odd Fellows’ Hall. 10 Just Received. Three car loads of splendid potatoes. For sale in lots to suit, cheap. 'T. METZGER & Buo., 1 47 7th st. new. A Perfect Razor guaranteed, 487 Pa. ave. 6 A Pure Article of Wines or Liquors at reasonable prices. Hugh ‘egan’s, 305 9th st. Old established family: Mquor store. 25 A Superior Pair of Eye Glasses Or Spectacles for 50c. and_a good quality for 25c., properly fitted. ‘The City Optical Store, 487 Penn syivania avenue northwest. 6 “10c Royal” glues broken china, glass, furniture ‘Try Great Guns cigars, 7 inches long, 10c, wholesale and retail, at Moreil's, 734 6th st.” 40 For Bargains Call 736 7th st. new. J.B. Young is going to reputld ‘2 Xmaw Presents. Novelties in Pocket Knives and Scissors, A full Ine of Table Knives and Carvers, Tollet Cases for gents and sets of Scissors and Coimpanton cases for ladies’. Dog Collars and furnishings engraved free, ‘The Rodgers’ Cutlery Store, 487 Pennsyl- vania avenue, D ford, proprietor. 6 Fresh Alderney Butter churned every. mornt and delivered In 3 1b. “Ward” prints. ase. per Ite Also, Cottage Cheese and Buttermilk; Sweet Milk c. Ber quart, Crean 15 -; five for 81; a6 LOST AND FOUND. A PURSE CON- und four wh ous With three pearls, another with three rose corals, both in cypay setting: third,a ruby, with wold shake twined aroundit, and the fourth a thin gold one, with silver fish bangle, Rewurd if returned to 920 14th street northwest. O8T—ON ABOUT THE 15 Lies Book, containine a note davai teeoe ot ‘MeMahon, and by C. A, Sheehy. | The hug thie asia it ed public sro hereby: carers rom Sop ee a Ik Tet tere Leas, oo MOAR OST—A LARGE BLACK NE} wheu lost had on # leather collar, studded with brass nails, brass padlock and license tag No, 5,837: answera. to the name of “Rover.” “Any person ‘informr- tion that will lead to his recovery will ral me warded at 1724 14th st. n.w, a ON FRIDAY, DEC. 2: POCKETEOo} ‘and a lit 08" x Lio containine two Kors some Piper | tle 0 wal be Paid ft retuaed ¥ ae Honey, A rowant of a ‘Misa STELLA HORTON, 1229 D st. nw. O8T—ON THE EVENING OF DECEMBER 24TH Diamond Ear-ring, between 3) Tjiiamont daeine ines DS aac a dst. 727-2" D. C.,- MONDAY, DECEMBER mandsof the men, which were sent to the leading | ch packet contains one bottle of the RADICATCURE, | Lee 4 HOLIDAY GOODS. 27, 1886—WITH SUPPLEMENT. HOLIDAY GOODS. HOLIDAY GOODS. ___ HOLIDAY Goops. Seueets ere ‘Dark Room for: ‘Evening Shades. i omDIN ling of Brenig Shades in Striped Satins 4numt in All-Silk, Surabs. Re 3 Faoae rar ail the & delicate shsdoe" ‘Evening dhsdes ss low as Sse. per yards Evening Shades of Solid Colored Brocades, $1 per 7a. Shades of Two Tone gxtra fine all combinations and handsome Sooda'$z Bo'per'yard: revular price, 85.5 Me ‘and Moire in Satin Merveilleux ‘Francais, in elegant EVENING SHADES IN VELVETS. bptinend Frize Stripe, tn cardinal, light blue, pink Velvets Wear, ivots for Evening Wear, orange snd bleck, sapphire and ‘orange, black and c ing Shades in Brocade Velvets (two toned), light blue and white, white and rose, rose and light Bite, oper yard EVENING SHADES IN PLUSHES. ‘Light Blue, Pink and Creme, a8 per yard. 2 jz per yard. per yard, BROCADE VELVETS, InGarnet, Navy Blue, Prune and Myrtle, $1.90 per These goods are 22 inches wide and cost more money it SILK TULLE, In ht bh Javendet with pear! ‘peated woods 135 Sunde wide: 81 20 nerve, White Silk Tulle, silver dots, nearly 2 yards wide, $1.60 per yard. a? ‘There will be great demand for these goods. LIGHT DRESS GooDs, Inall shades, such as Nuns’ Veilines, Cashmere, ATba- ‘trove, Soft Flannels, Batiste Mulls, 4c. for EveD- ing Wear, from 5c. per yard’ to $1.00. Assortment complete. A large tock to select from. Cream Albatross, 36 in, wide, 373c. per yard. Cream Cashmere, 336 in. wide, 50c. per yard. ALL SHADES, You can have any of the " in the i Room" and get the exact tint by waslight. ONE PRICE ABSOLUTELY. L A NNN i AA NNN Eo AKA NNR mu ACA N XN BBR Ba FE BBB OU BBUU BBB UU 7 ae wt aaa ® 420, 422, 424, 426 SEVENTH ST. Passemnenteri Lacing Cords and other trim- mines also, Gloves and Kibobs wo ctasteh toa Bese ‘with say of the above. Ladies’ Ties in Silk and Lace. Gloves and Fans in a beautiful variety. Gents? Gloves and Ties for Reception Wear. 424 FOR YOUR FAMILY! FOR YOUR RELATIVES! ‘Things that will not perish with the. but thimes thet being serviceable will ory green in the hearts of your happy ‘There is noplace in Washington orelsewhere reached Rte RPet ea an do. thin wo. well aim fo, LKER & CO°S famous establishment. No. 2: ania vento, where cverytng fo" th ‘decoration nerman, boy snd child of the oa a ets can be hind 4 abd fn im prices. Drees Shirts, White and Colored, Gloves for Dress or Priving, Underwear. Hosiery, Neckwear, Silk and ikerchiefs, Plai Bordered, Shirts to den, Buire Waists, tc, ete ote se ‘Our Socks, Ulsters. Top Coats, Full Dress Suite, es MCRR daoa,Gae al Dae fot Young Men. Boys End other titngs foo munsrous forse advertisemmeey NOAH WALKER & CO, 625 Pennsylvania avenue. PPP RRR ERE <58, REE NN N 8585 rm SERPS PB OR Rese ss’ fee XN T Sss3 7 WHAT MORE SUITABLE TO PRESENT YOUR FRIENDS THAN A GOOD SUBSTAN- ‘TIALSUIT, OVERCOAT OR PANTS. THESE ARE SUBSTANTIAL GIFTS—NOT LIKE A TOY OR TURKEY, GONE INA DAYOR 80, BUT THEY ARE LASTING REMINDERS TO THE WEARER OF THE DONER. YOU SPEND FOR TOYS, &C., FOR YOUR FRIENDS OR CHILDREN ENOUGH TO BUY A SUIT OR OVERCOAT. CHILDREN’S SUITS OR OVER- COATS START WITH US AT $2.50 AND GO UP. MEN'S SUITS AND OVERCOATS & AND UP'T0 830. YOU CAN BE SUITED AT ANY PRICE, AS WE HAVE A GREAT VA- RIETY, AND WE ARE SELLING LARGE QUANTITIES OF CLOTHING AT LESS THAN THE COST OF THE GOODS AND TRIM- MING. CHILDREN’S KNEE PANTS FROM. 40c. UP. MEN'S PANTS $1UP TO 26.50 CHILDREN’S SUITS 82.50 AND UP. BAR- GAINS ARE HERE FOR YOU,AND DON'T FAIL TO AVAIL YOURSELF OF THEM AT OUR GREAT SALE OF CLOTHING AT 924 SEVENTH STREET WN. W., BET.I AND K, TWO DOORS BELOW BURDETT’S DRY GOODS HOUSE. a20 Fon Recerroxs Axo Pasrees Gvocesson 10 Penne © GRovnen E880 ELEGANT GOLD AND SILVEME BNOCADED. AND sreuep SATINS FOR DRESS FRONTS AND PANELS. NOVELTIES IN FANCY SILK GAUZES AND ILLU- NEW BLACK AND COLO} Ni! OP ARES eee an au Tae NEW COLORS. K OF BLACK AND COLORED FAILLE FRANCAISE, SATIN. DUCHESS, RHA- DAME, MASCOTIE, JERSEY, SURAH AND GRO8 GRAIN SILKS. EVENING SILKS AND SATINS IN GREAT VARI- ETY, ENT SHADES, RANGING FROM 84 TO €8 FER COMPLETE ASSORTMENT OF BLACK AND COL- QUED TRIMMING VELVETS FHOM 8129 TO TREFOUSSE & PERINOT'S KID GLOVES FROM 2 TO 16 BUTTONS LONG, BLACK AND COLORED SILK HOSIERY, PURE LINEN DAMASK TABLE CLOTH: WIDTHS AND LENGTHS, WITH NAPEL SIZES. TO MATCH. ALL ALL FANCY, DAMASK. FRINGED LUNCH CLOTHS WITH DOYLIES TO ATCH., 8-4 WIDE DOUBLE-FACED CANTON FLA! 'FOH TABLE COVERING (ANTON Ser CES” ON IMPORTED WMARKETS AND SEAL PARTMENT YOR’ DISPLAYING XG GOODS BY GAS LIGHT. % IN FIGURES AND CORIECT PRICES, SEATON Prkny Bor.nixa, : Pennsylvania ave, cor th at. Hatatiished 1840, A en OF ASG Leos Gare Vie Nur Aplendid chance for those who have not spent all their money to get bargains in remnantsof stock. Also delicions Coffe for New Year's. Don’t forget that we offer the largest variety, the finest quality and the lowest price. E. M. BURCHARD & BRO., Pa, Ave. cor. 435 St. Sa-SPECIAL “Al EVENIN a PI 434-s,m.w Cantsraus Fons. ANOTHER SUPPLY OF BEAVER, LYNX, MON- KEY AND OTHER MUFFS AND TEIM- ‘MING JUST RECEIVED. SEAL SKIN JACKETS, VISITES AND SACQUES, A SUITABLE HOLIDAY PRESENT. PLUSH WRAPS IN ALL THE LAT- EST SHAPES. All FURS spld as LOW as any house in America. WILLETT & RUOFF, HATTERS AND FURRIERS, 423 905 Pennsylvania ave. Hoar Goons. FINE LAMPS AND CHANDELIERS, ROCHESTER ELECTRIC LIBRARY AND PIANO LAMPS. FINEST AND LARGEST | STOCK TO SELECT FROM IN THE CITY. | BRONZES, STATUARY, SCONCES, PARLOR AND ‘TABLE EASELS, | OIL AND WATER COLOR BOXES, ALL PRICES. DECORATED GOODS, &C. POLYGRAPHS. EVERY BOY AND GIRL SHOULD HAVE ONE. GEO. RYNEAL, JR, ARTISTS’ AND PAINTERS’ SUPPLIES, al7-20 418 7th street n. w. Wrerne Paver. PRINTING PAPER, WRITING PAPER, ENVELOPES, CARDS. GARD HOARD, PAPER BAGS, Aftalineot "OUR EA BLANK BOOKS, | In regular Sizes and styles. Special BLANK BOOKS for Banksand Corporations | made to order. | Manila Paper and Paper Bags printed at short notice. } E. E. RIDER, 314 Sth st. now. (Near Pennsylvania avenue.) ‘Telephone 133-5, a2: New CHRISTMAS GOODS. GREATEST VARIETY of CHOICEST CONFECTIONS and TABLE DELICACIES. N. W. BURCHELL, 1325 F street. Suns Y. Davis Soxs, Harrens anp FURRIERS, 1201 Penn. ave., corner 12th st., Have a Complete Stock of FURS, SEAL SACQUES, CARRIAGE ROBES, HATS, CANES and UMBRELLAS. BOG, | _a21 - Suitable for HOLIDAY PRESENTS. SCHLITZ’S ‘MILWAUKEE LAGER, ‘The Best Beer‘in America, LOST CHRISTMAS EVE-AT 7TH AND H 873, | For sale by dealers generally or by the agent, i-W., OF in 7th street car, box containing child ket Plush Album and Lace Galle; valeiens ees owner. ifreturned to Room, Sth and fata, aw. O8T—ON E ST. NE. BETWH ‘ste., Lady's Pocketbook, contacting cards with owner's hame. Return to 3 and receive $5 rewardand no questions: OST—LARGE YELLOW ENGLISH MAS; LY no Collar ont tag 2610, ‘Sultable reward to 8 ‘e 945 K st. u.w.; offices GOLF st. il HE McPHERSON HOUSE, GORNER OF eit erates tinct ¥ Mus. M. T. SOUTHALL. ALMER HOUSE, 41 liTH ST. N.W, HALF Penn, ‘open: ee RENT—PLE mass raha Bo ‘oe AUBURN" DINING caterer: MUEL C. PALMER V.. G. Ficus, Corcoran Building, 529 FIFTEENTH STREET NORTHWEST, Invites an inspection of his perma! ETCHINGS, ENGRAVINGS and PHOTOGRAPHS, ‘Eapecially adapted for Holiday Gifts, Jas: received } ORIGINAL WATER COLORS snd FAC SIMILES For A Cunisnus Grrr To A Lavy nothing exceeds a SILENT WHITE SEWING MA- CHINE. Acknowledged by expertsas the finest ma- chine extant for Lightness, Quietness, Speed, Perfect Work and Beauty of Finish. The White is King. Be sure and see it. 427 J.B. RICHMOND, Manager ¢ for Hall's Forms for Draping Dresses. Price, 93.00, Also Universal Patteras. d1@ta31 Sara Crave Heavovrrens. ‘The Largest Assortment of TOYS. ‘The Largest Assortment of FANCY ARTICLES. ‘The Largest Assortment of NOVELTIES. ‘NOVELTIES. Martel? CH. RUPPERT, Importer and Manufacturer, 403-405 7th st. nw. ais Boos For Paesexra ‘Suited to Every Taste and All Ages. Toys. Toys. SSH FRR Tess ETN MM A 588s CLIRISTRIAS NEW YEARS NEAR, AND WE HAVE AT OUR NEW STORE, 1112 F ST. N, W., A SELECT STOCK OF ‘MEN, BOYS AND CHILDREN'S CLOTHING, JUS? THE THING FOR HOLIDAY PRES- ENTS. WHATCAN YOU BUY FOR FRIENDS MORE SUITABLE THAN GOOD CLOTHING? WE ARE ANXIOUS TO BUILD UP A LARGE TRADE IN OUR NEW STORE, AND ARE OFFERING THE BEST-MADE NEW YORK AND BALTIMORE MADE CLOTHING, ALL TAILOR-MADE, AT MUCH BELOW PRE- VAILING PRICES. WE WANT YOUR CUS- TOM, AND LOW PRICES FOR BEST GOODS OUGHT TO GET IT. COME AND SEE US AT OUR NEW STORE, FILLED WITH NEW CLOTHING, 1112 F ST. N.W. ALSO A FULL LINE OF PIECE GOODS FOR CUSTOM WORK. ALL UNDER THE CHARGE OF MR. WILLIAM DEMOTT, SO LONG AND FAVOR- ABLY KNOWN IN THE TAILORING BUSI- NESS, CALL AND SEE HIM, AND FIND HOW MUCH YOU CAN SAVE ON YOUR CUSTOM CLOTHING, NEW STORE 1112 F ST. N. W., aco FILLED WITH THE NICEST Goops. Ware, Hows & Co, (Formerly with M. A. Connelly,) Beg toannounce that they will open at their Branch House, 815 15th Street Northwest, ox WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29th, 1886, A Large and Very Elegant Stock of IMPORTED COSTUMES, RECEPTION, DINNER AND BALL DRESSES, WRAPS, BONNETS, Erc., Just received from the leading houses of LONDON AND PARIS, And imported specially for the WASHINGTON SEASO! 25 West 16th street, New York ;351 Broadway, Sara- toga Springs; West End Hotel, and Howland Hotel Cot- tage, Long Branch, and 815 15th Street, WASHINGTON, D. C. 422-26 Usertx Camsruas Presi NTS FOR THE BOYS. HANDSOME VELVETEEN PLAIN SUITS. HANDSOME VELVETEEN NORFOLK SUITS. HANDSOME VELVETEEN BRAIDED SUITS. STRIPED CORDUROY SUITS, NORFOLK JACKETS. PLAIN CORDUROY SUITS, NORFOLK JACKETS. NEW AND VERY STYLISH CHEVIOT NORFOLK SUITS. HOMESPUN SUITS. PLAIN JACKETS AND NOR- FOLKS. CORKSCREW SUITS, NORFOLKS AND PLAIN. VERY HANDSOME CORKSCREW SUITS, PLAIN DOUBLE-BREASTED JACKETS, SHORT PANTS, SIZES 10 TO 15 YEARS. ‘NEW STYLES OF OVERCOATS, PLAIN BEAVERS, CHINCHILLA BEAVERS. FUR BEAVERS (VERY ROUGH AND VERY STYLISH.) FANCY CAPE OVERCOATS. FANCY, WITH HOOD INSTEAD OF CAPE. SCHOOL OVERCOAT, LONG, STRONG, WARM AND DURABLE. STYLISH KERSEY OVERCOATS FOR LARGER BOYS. CHINCHILLA BEAVER OVERCOATS FOR LARGER BOYS. SMOOTH BEAVER OVERCOATS LARGE AND SMALL BOYS. FOR EB BARNUM & CO, azn For New Yeurs Recerrioxs 931 Pmunsrivanta AVENUE, 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 apd EMBROIDERED CREPES, in delicate ‘shades. ‘The most extraordinary bargain in large WHITE DINNER NAPKINS, at $6, worth $10. BARNESLEY DOUBLE DAMASES, at $1.50, worth 82. What sets a table off to better advantage than fine ‘Linen Damask? What makes more present ‘than a dozen elegant Napkins? Large stock of Ladies’ and Gentlemen's SILK UM- Bibles, Prayers, Hymnals, Albums, Fine Stationery, | BRELLAS, with fancy handles. Cabineta and Boxes. Plush, Leather, BrassandGlass| SILK HOSE, in all colors, from $2 to $9 per pair. ‘Fancy Goods. Christmas Cards and Novelties in Satin and Plush, ©. C. PURSELL, AND RENT, CELEBRATED CHINA NOW ON EXHIBITION. HANDKERCHIEFS and MUFFLERS in great Having reduced the prices of our DRESS GOODS before the Holidays, acceptable presents can be selected ‘418 Oth st,_| in choice Goodsat 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 BASH RIBBONS, at $2, worth $3. == =< = Usercx Hormax Presexts, USEFUL HOLIDAY PRESENTS, ar JOHNSON, GARNER & CO, SOUTH SIDE PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE. ALGUIEN | raxcy.no XK GHIEPS Tor cutictnn trade dees AS AB ee CASHMERE AND FUR-TOP GLOVES for Chiist- moe trade. SILK HANDKERCHIE? Chritinas trade, Shes Sc, Boe Se Se SILK MUPELERS for Chrmnen COLORED-BORDERED Re..16 "SND CHILDREN'S LEGGINS for Caria mas trade TACE SURTAINS, for Christma trade, mpwial de “HOLIDAY “UMBRert Handles, full size, #200. 8 HOLIDAY RUGS, NEW DStGNS HOLIDAY DESIGNS IN DRESS Goons, BLANKETS AND RED COMPORTAMLES, CARPETS AND DRUGGETS. JOUNSON, GARNER & co, Pen ylvania Avenua, Cunsraas Goons, ar LUTTRELL & WIN! 1930 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, Beautiful WORK BOXES. MANICURE SETS. GLOVE BOXES HANDKERCHIEF BOXES. SHAVING CASES, Men's FUR TOP GLOVES, Ladies * Men's DRIVING GLOVES (Buc GLOVES of every description Splendid line of MUPPS, #1 and $1.25 Job lot of Children’s WALKING JACKETS at half their vatue. ‘Our STOCK in every department co INETS BLACK SILK, #1, @1 ‘These goods are guarantend. Lined), ” $1.50. $1.83, 1. 8, DOYLIPS, BLANKETS, 4 BOYS’ SHIRTS, UNDER GENTS and CHILDREN istiuas our Store will be open until LUTTRELL & WINE, 10 PENNSYLVANIA AVES ener 20th treet Trases You Cay Ber HOLDIDAY PRESENTS STINEMETZ & SON’ 1237 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE Seai Skin Sacques, #15 ! Sockets and Visites, #100 to #17 | $200 to $200, Seal Skin ver Mutts, #5 to #9, 810, 8175, 8200. Seal Skia al Skin Ulster, wr Stoles and Scarfs, #7 and Boas, 500., 1 Sets cheap, Eider Duck Skin Bedspread, #7) Baby Carriace Robes, SS. Parlor and Hall Pur LADIES in PLUSH GARM Sacqnes, Royal Ennine Circulars for evening wear, $60 to $73. UMBRELLAS, A. Lyonsand Isaac Smith's fine Silk Umbrellas, 5 | to S10. Gloria Urabrelias, $2.25, Sterling heads. ‘TLEMEN'S HATS. Dress Hats, $ 87.88. Derby Hats, #2, |. 83, £4, 85. Seal Caps, rolling bands, 8, #10, |. Boys’ Seal Caps, $1 to #4. Seal Gloves, Gaunt- 4s, Indies and gentlemen, #8 to#23. Walking Canes, id and Silver Heads. Silk e " u HHH O H 00 Ho oO ° 00 ‘00 a HoH uu PPP REE KEE gS5q Ph k Eo gs All who have not purchased CLOAKS should posie tively Visit us before buying, as we euarantee prices and refand money to dissatisfied! purchasers CLOAKS. ARS. CLOAKS, CLOAKS. 810.98. ‘Our #17 Diagonal black and brown NE’ | Astrakan trimning, satin lined hood, #1 All our #7 NEWMARKETS, black and brown, #4.79. MARKETS. Our Boucle and wide Wales VISTTES sold at @9 and #10, all at the ridiculous price of 4.79. Another lot of those $2.50 SHORT JACKETS which ‘went so rapidly several weeks ago. These goods sell cloth hand ing and hemlock styles, . All our Mises’ NEWMARKETS sold from @12 to 819, at the ridiculous price, #7.98, ‘This lot is worthy of your inspection. SMALL WEAR 12% e. Linen HANDKCHPS., fancy borders, 9e. ‘Misses’ APRONS, very long, 5 tucks, 21c. Children’s LEGGINS, 2c. Fur top GLOV Plush SATCHEL Pure Silk MUFFLE 4-Button KID GLOVE Rc. JEWELRY, 43%c. Gents’ SUSPENDER: He, Tobogzan CAPS, Ge. ‘6bc. Toboegan CAPS, 47¢. ‘Gc. Silk HDKPS., 68c Above and a xreat many other bargains st Begs EE EE LPS EF Up HOLIDAY PRESENTS. ‘TO SAVE YOUR MONEY YOU MUST BUY THEA AT THE FAMOUS