Evening Star Newspaper, December 21, 1887, Page 6

LOCAl. MENTION. ‘The Weather. Judications for the ts hours commencing at $ p.m. For the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia ene! Wess varginia, much colder fait weather, fresh to brisk westerly Winds, with a cold wave. To-MonRow, at 2 O'cLocK, THE E Bi ese» a ‘VENING STAR: WASHID HOLIDAY SHOPPING. At every hand on the streets of the city devoted to business are signs heralding the approach of Christmas. Persons who never visit stores at any other season of the year are engaged in shopping Wal commence, at Insurance Companies’ Sales | now. The throng of shoppers who fill the streets Rooms, No, 480 Pennsylvania avenue, between 43 sud Grh streets northwest, Uhe great sale of hue hing, &., saved from the late immense eostoma fire In New Yorx. and crowd the stores seems to increase in size every day, and wili continue to increase until the Tis stock embraces medium | climax is reached the night before Christmas, The aud very flue goods, comprising the vest known | stores are unusually attractive. The merebants domestic and imporved fabrics, gotten up in the I teat styles, and is positively the finest grade of of the city are displaying their most tempting ready-inude garments ever offered in this city. In| Wares The dimiculty with the average shopper is conse) ence of the appraisers for the insurance | notin finding articles that suit them. They are companies and the assured ciothing manufacturers | embarrassed by the abundance and variety offered Weing unable to agree as to the actual loss, the 1- surance people were compelied to take the wad they imust be turned into money 12 effect a settlement, Everything has been ap- praised at 40 cents ou the dollar of manufacturers ost and will be soid at those figures. A few prices are quoted: Men's heavy winter overcoats, §2.87; worth $i Fine fur beaver overcoats,” $5.90; Worth $16. Meu’s handsome mixed suits, $4.79; Worth $14 Fashionable winter pants, 96 eats; Worth $2 Boys’ Suits, $1.40: worth $4.50. Men's stylish derby aats, latest block, 98 cen! Worth €k Fine umbrellas, 79 cents;" worth $2. And thousands of Due cassimere, corkscrew, diago- hal, beaver, melton, Kersey, silk and satip-lined ‘suits and overcoats too numerous to mention at the same low range of prices. Sale commences to- morrow (Thursday), December 22, at 2 o'clock, at Insurance Company’s Salcs-rooms, 490 Pa. ave. ‘Sales rooms open until 9 pxto. Iv You Covau, use Bogert’s Cough Syrup, 2c. Xarotzox.—Napoleon the First was the greavest military commander of the world, but Sreat man even as be Was, he was not fuough (0 discover so wonderful a Brain and Nerve ‘Speesiic and Mlud Tonic as Dr. Buckiand’s Scotch Gals Ksence. Ata word from bis lips bis sol- diers Killed thousands; at_a word from Dr. Buck- land’s lips Scoteu Oats Essence has healed and betped millions, ah Boorat’s Coven Syavr has no equal, 25c. Fox tie REMAINDER OF THIS WERK.—$4.98. chil- dren's Surs for §4.48; $2.08 children’s furs for $2.22. ‘These make acceptable and, comfortable gifts, and What pleases a Miss better tha a set of furs? Laxsecnen & Bxo. Bogsar’s Covow S¥ACP contaias no potson, 25¢. Russe Bors, Shoes and Arctics, all sizes and best quality Will be sold this Week at reduced prices. L. HEIL BRUN’S, One Price Suoe House, 402 7th street, See The Old Lady in Window. P. S—Large Chromos and Uckets for all. $73.00 Tea SeT rom $20.00.—Three of our fine quadruple-piate sets, 6 pleces, $25.00 and $28.00; reduced to $20.00. Kogers’ quadrupie-plate Uiting jee-piteher set; reduced from $25.00 to $18.00. Lapsos, 453 7th street, Bogner’s Covau SYRUP Will not disappoint you, iw. Boreun & Som me opened to-day @ new line of useful and ornament arucles sultabie for holiday presents, Buowzes ax Laurs, E F. Brooks, 531 15th st. Ji cakes of every Kind and of Five pounds for $l. Cakes of every, Supeftor qualitj” Home-made mince-meat and pies. T. Janvis, 426 9th st. nw. Gxaar da in gold eyeglasses, at 481 Pa. ave. Dr. M. Well. Gres exaatued free. Ger Tux Most VaLvasie and useful Chritmas present, and now, when Appleton’s Cyclopedia can be Obtaived of the terms now offered by ad- dressing Box 129, Star office. Jvuvs Lawsscxan’s sale of misfit body Brus- sel, noquette and tapestry rugs, commenceste day conunues throughout the week; open until 10. Sex our 96 Solid Silver Chatelaine Watches, Stemwinders, Ladson’s, 453 7h. Booenr's Cough Syrup cures at once. $15 OvEKcoa: they are handsomely-lined it With satin. Eiseman Brus, manufac- turers, cor. 7th and E sts. Bosesr's Cough Syrups perfection itself, B. B. Cuase, Umbrella maker; gold mounted canes ‘and umbrellas a specialty, 411 1ith st. & 1314 Pa.av. (mw rnp Lap Lp) apne for -urslibas )ou can els ab CO ' W. H. HoRKe’s. 14 K. Gonp Headed Canes, $5. Ladson’s, 453 7th. PraxoStawp Laurs. SHEDD & BRo. Ove ResseR Boots and Saces will wear and give satisfaction. ‘GoopYeax, 309 9th street. HmISINGRR'S ice cream, 235 G si. uw. A Macxaricent display of holiday gifts at re- prices. Souits Laxsstxeu's, AN Oxyx Top Brass Tabie makes @ handsome present, E. F. BROOKS, 531 15th st. Brst Pouxp axp Frorr Cake, 25c. per Ib., at No. 607 Oth street wing Center Market; 235 @ street nw. Ornamented cakes # specialty. All kind of candies. PRARLODeraGlasses, $6.50 and $7. Ladson’s, 433 7th $13.20 Qvancoats, In many colors and shades. Bros, magufacturers, cor. 7th and £ sts | Monday, De- 10 per cent ‘purchased from us—for cash. on of —excepting carpets, which we hav Our stork of holiday turn novelties !s much larger than ever be- Ww marked in plain ngures. & Sox, 11th and F sts, Establishmeat, Rocuxsras Laura SuEpp & Bxo. Juuws LaxsscRow remains open during this Week until 10 o'clock. ‘Sum Ladson’s $25 Tea Set. 4: ‘Tux Ladies of the Garfield Memorial Hospital Ald Association will hold a Fair and Bazar in Willard Hall and Wednesday evening. Lunch served from 12 to 2 o'clock. A SENsrstz Girt. Our German Cologne in pint bottle with glass stopper at $1. Fragrant and lasting. Waun’s EDDItt House Drug Store. Bogzzr's Cough Syrup contains no poison, ‘Lapows’ Diamond Rings, $15.50 up. Ladson’s,4337th Fos Washington dressed beet go to Jno. R. Kelly, stalls Gea, 020 and 630 Center Market, and 300 aud ‘xus Nortwera Libert, orn Deef a specialty. Rocuzsras Lars. Suxup & Bxo. Cuorm Svarace “Rubber” Gossamer, $ and up; stylish and good, Goopy ear, 09 9th st. Rarram chairs, plush chairs, fancy tal at Julius Lasbungh's 315 71h st. u —_ Bors’ Sliver Stemwinders, $7.50. Ladson’s, 4337th, To Grvx all an opportunity of ‘Unique Christmas 5 we will keep open even- jugs frum tails date until 24th iastant, inclusive. ALBE. MILNE, 511 9th st n.w., Fine furniture and decorauons. $15 OvgncoaTs in twenty different shades, Eise- man Bros, manufacturer, cor. 7th and E sta Bor a handsome Smyrna rug at Jullus Lans- Durgh’s; special prices for the week. Cuupaan’s Solid Gold and Earrt 50. > ‘Rings ings, $1. Waar Passewr can you make that will give more pleasure than a bookcase? We have toc trom § up. W. H. Home. Anpaxry’ Engraved King, solld Gold, Soe. Ladson’s ‘ResBER CLOTEING, best in tue world. Goopy ran, 300 9th street. holiday gifts at off prices Jultus Tia se, WEDD & BKo. A Ricu: Assontuxnt of Ladies’ and Gent’s Gold Watenes, Gold Jeweiry, Diamond and cing 40 per cent below original cost. P. Wallach, 1d Fst. Ww. ‘SOLID Gold Spectacles, $4. Ladson’s, 433 7un, Go 7 G. G. Comswat & Sox and satisty your- | seives about quality and prices $13.50 Ovencoars; they are made well and tFiumned far better Lis. $ wsed In such price coats | Segrmay. Hlseman B.'s, manusacturers, cor. Zu sr) = s Ricu Designs im Ladies Fine Gold Watches at aid its readers in maki: ler tO them from which to choose Christmas gifts. To holiday purchases, Tar Stax publishes various dealers and the Une of goods they offer at this season. J.B. Buvax & Buo., 608 Pennsylvania avenue, have a fine stock of Canton in loose Candried ginger, iced fruit and other holiday novelties and deticacies, , candies, gt Special bargains for ten days are offered by Srx- 415 7th 1m _portie Guetox & Fietcuen, 415 n portieres, table covers, searts' and other the season. | Wholesale prices, to cash buyers Ineans a great drive for the holidays, and will be ‘welcome to buyers. Waxronp, 487 Pennsylvania avenue, offers to rave dog collars and sharpen razors purchased there tree of cost. . House furniture of every description for a bed- room set to a chair can be obtained at ‘RvpveN’s furniture, carpet and stove installment ‘Mores, 930 and %I2 7th street. Practical Christ- mas presents are always appreciated. Franc, the one-price furnisher and hatter, at the corner of 7th and D streets, offers a fine line of neckWear at the lowest figures as a special feature of the holiday trade, Consult P. T. Hat, 908 F street northwest, on that dinicult problem of a suitable Christinas gift for gentiemen. He has a choice assortment of ar- Ucles that men like to wear and to have. Gold mounted canes and umbrellas are made a ity of by B. B. Cuase, the umbrella maker, 411 11th street and 1314 Pennsylvania avenue. A beautiful soft and smooth skin is something Gitcule to secure, but LC. Biswor, 730 h street northwest, says that he has vered the secret in bis camphorine. - It 1s also for sale by W. S. TuomPson, 703 15th street. A Christmas dinner can be made a great success by first visiting the store o° G. G. CORNWELL & Son, 1412 and 1414 Pennsylvania avenue. The firni_ nas fruit-cakes, home-made mince-meat and the finest quality of fruits of every descripuion. His stock of raisins, currants, figs, dates, prunes, Malaga grapes and Fiorida and other orduges 13 specially sel for the holiday trade. Plum pudding ts something that no holiday dinner fs complete without. Gro. E. KENNEDY & Sow, 1209 F street northwest, offer Richardson & Robbins’ pluta puddings at prices that will aston- ish and please. ‘The various delicacies and table luxuries that are so desirable for the hi '$ may be found in reat variety at C. C. Buy an’s, 1413 New York ave- hue. He has also a fult stock of Christmas novel- es in his line. ‘The name of Prosgy is synonymous with probity. He sells all kinds of carriages and sleighs at cheap prices, His place of business 18 at No. 1230 32d Street, West Washington, and at the Branch Wagon Repository, coraer of 6th street and New York avenue northwest. A book is a Christmas present that endures. At W. H. Monxison’s stores, 475 Pennsylvania ave- nue, and at New York avenue and 15th street, a large stock of books can be seen; also Christmas cards and other novelties. With its one hundred miles of asphaltum streets, wi 0h Ought to be a perfect paradise for car- Tlage-makers, At least this ts what JOHN M.YOUNG Of 479 and 481 C street northwest, thinks ‘This Well-known maker always has on hind a fine stock of fall and winter carriages, new and second ha: of every description and price. Give him a call ‘and look over the stock. Americans are a great plano-playing nation, In the last decade improvements have been made in the manufacture of these instruments, and to-day @ handsome piano of the finest quality can be pur- chased for @ Small amount compared With the oid- time prices. A knowledge of singing and playing are as much @ part of Young girls education as cooking and sewing, and tere Is no good reason why they should not'all learn; especiaily as at the Funo Excuaxce Wanxnoous itne instruments can wchased at very reasonable terms, payments to be made «her by cash or on instalusents ‘There is a gentleman and his wife in this city ‘Who, it is stated, make $2,000 a year by the manu- Inceure and sale’ of honte"wade canbrders. This statement may surprise you a little, but really it 4g not to be wondered at when you remember that Lhe use of embroidered articles has become untver- sal. Mans. E. BRaskLMAN, of No. G04 11th street northwest, teaches art needlework, besides sel ‘stamped and unstamped fine table’linen, embroti ery materials and designs, Ifyou can afford it, why do you not purchase Gryan’s sleighs for Christmas. His warerooms are at No. 460 Pennsylvania avenue, and contain a splendid assorument of coupeleties, coupes, roc! aways, sleighs, &c. At No, 608 A street northeast there is a fine collection of violins that would please the critical eye of a comnolsseur. They can be seen any even- tng after 6 o'clock. Every one knows where the DOUBLE CoMBINA- Ton SToxe 1s om Capitol Hill, and if every one doesn’t know, it is now they ought to know that at tuts store there are dolls 30 cents, dolls for 15 cents, doils for 6 cents, skates for a quarter that Once Cost #9 cents, towel-racks for a cent less than half a dollar, and’a large stock of elegant souve- rs, Send to STEPHEN ¥. Wurrway’s, corner 12th and Market streets, Philadelphia, for a box (and more, i¢ you wand) of nisrare confections. He has them (oF 5 each, and they can’t be beaten ‘for’ freshness and sweetness ‘S nice pres. ent. Cheap and useful presents for the whole family are to be found at Bropuxan’s, under the Masonic ‘Temple, on F street. Dress goods 8 jeents to $1.50, and a lot of things that cannot be mentioned, they are so numerous and so cheap, will be found here. ‘The fact that taere are 3,000 actual subscribers tm this city to ArriETon’s CrcLorapia should show you thatit is both a popular work and a valuable one. It is said by many to be the best, and you have only to send a letter to box 120, Stak office, to learn the easy terms by Which it is Itis not too late yet to get great bargains at bite etching’ steel engravitg, waver-color patot ve etc: Steel engra water-col ings, chromos, and, in fact, anything in the line Of'wall decorations ot the highest ofder, ‘He has over 500 designs of picture-frame mouidings to order, and also a long line of small frames. —_+— ‘The Departmental Service, CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS TO BE HELD NEXT YEAR. ‘The Civil Service Commission has issued a sched- ule of examinations for the Departmental service at Washington, to be held at various points in the ‘several States and Territories during the year 1888. ‘The schedule provides for 149 examinations, com- mencing with January 4. The January dates are as follows: Richmond, Va., January 4; Raleigh, N. C..January 6; Lynchburg, Va., January 9; Mar- Unsburg, W. Va., January 12; Hagerstown, M Sanuary 14; Baimore, Ma, damaagy Yn” No" Blank applications abd ceriineates of ‘vouchers, which will be furnished by the commission upon taust be flied with the commission for examinations to be held at Washington and points east of the Mississippi river at least six days berore the date nxed for the examination; for examins- tions to be held at points between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains at least ten days before the examination, and for examinations w of the Rocky Mountains at least fifteen days before the examination. ‘The examinations to take place in this District will _be_as follows: For the general and limited on the first Saturday of each month, ex- cept the ‘month of July and August; for the'spe- chat ‘on the second Saturdays of January, April, July, and October; for the supplementary Tegisters_it either the limited or general has been previously taken—on any Monday. —_—_——— Elections of Officers. ‘Officers have been elected by the following or- tions: ‘The National Indlan Defense Association: Prest- dent, Alex. Kent; vice-presidents, Bernard T. Jan- ney, Washington, D. C.; Rev. 8. Domer, D, D., Washington, D. C.; Wm. C. Ivins, Trenton, N.J.; Jos. jr. Philadelphia, Pa; Rev. Robert Coliyer, New York, Ne ¥-t Gen, Prancin'a. Walker, Boston, Mass; Col. Geo. W. Harkins, Tishimingo, . T.; W. J. Godtrey, Sioux, Neb.; Dr. Fordyce Cape Ny Bicktora; correspond retary, Dr. T, Capt. N. 3 secretary, Dr. T 2 Biand; treasurer, Ci Shaler, ‘Nev. Br. Sun: dering, tne retiring, f, declined re-election ‘on accountof his health. ‘Lincoln vouncil No. Roger SER Fi a ii BEAUTIFUL TREE TROOIINGS, Snow, Toys, Scrap Pictures,Novel Notions. or Jay Gould wai oth st! pan Affairs in West Washington. Tas CunoREn's CHutaT¥48 CLUR—AL a meeting of the 'm Children’s Christmas Club, hel last night at Ourtis Hall, it was reported that $28 hud been subseribed, and that 498 eakes nad been mated, with forty-two candles, forty pounds of mixed nus @ number of turkeys. The meeting to meet next Friday after. noon at 2 o’lock at Curtis Hall. President Janney stated this me ‘that the contributions were coming in slowly, and if they did not increase the enjoyment of the little ones would be limited. A TEMPERANCE Muerixo.—The bad weather of ht had but little effect on the attendance at the rance meeting held at Market-house Hall on M street. Mrs, La Fetra and Mrs Cohen, president, and vice-president of W. ¢. 7. U.. ud: ‘the meeting upon the evils of intemper- ance, and besought those who have not signed the Pledge to do so." Several persons signed. Gain Recetrrs.—Canal boat Seneca arrived yesterday with 156 barrels of flour, 600 bushels of corm and 400 bushels of wheat for G. T. Dunio and with 200 bushels of corn for J. G. & J. ra. R i ooo Rh ERE A MM MM So RR RE TART foe E, fh PH too ROE Eee 44 0M M BEB A K KIINN N GGG BB AA 7 HNNNG @ Pe LABS HEAGE oo Bos 2“4k “kiN NN O60 PPP OO W WwW wD tl PPO ‘owwwwD DE Re 2 OWWWWD DEE RI PR O WWWW D DE P 00 W W DDD FEE FULL WEIGHT—PURE—MOST PERFECT PL oe homes re ‘quarter of = ceutury. It is "Gatied: Biates Government Endorsed of the Great, Universities as tue Strongest, Purest and most Healthful. Dr. Price’s the ous jug Powder that does not contain Ainmonis, Lime, or lum. Sold onlyin Cans, PRICE BAKING POWDER CO. NEW YOR CHICAGO. BT. LOUIS. ~ my NEW_ PUBLICATIONS. ___FOR RENT—_HOUSES. Hi 8 S————— Specs = a = = e ¥ and now ts also the Bailey Aldrich. Perteot food is that which, while prepared in the most appetizing form, —— eet most wholesome and nutritious, It should nevep be necessary to sacrifice the whole. lnm ioe Grits Witn 1a iuweretions by & someness of an article in order to make it more palatable, nor, as is too often the wee Sgr aes case, should we be compelled to take our bread or cake bereft of its most appetizing bee gong OF THE BEGINNING. co, & Story by George A. Hibbard, Illustrated by the raw FN ET qualities in order to avoid injury to our digestive organs, author and Pranels Day. Ds Stas Locanion. 012 rooens. ‘The Royal Baking Powder possesses a peculiar quality, mot possessed by any ES ean other leavening agent, that applies directly to this subject. It provides bread, wack DWELLINGS 1 ecu Me biscuit, cake, mufMins, or rolls which may be eaten when hot without inconvenience To by persons of the most delicate digestive organs. With most persons it is neces- Sary that bread raised with yeast shold lose its freshness or become stale before ae in Mark! cP. it can be eaten with safety. ‘The saihe distressing results follow trom eating bis- R. Tomson, and E, Cavassa, FRENCH TRAITS INTELLIGENCE. cult, cake, pastry, ete., raised by the cheap, inferior baking powders that contain W. C, Brownell. Mme, alum, or other adulterants, ‘The hot roll and muffin and the delicious hot imo er griddle cakes raised by Royal Baking Powder are as wholesome and digestible as ae warm soup, meat, or any other food. H.C. BUNNER, AUSTIN DOBSON, Another greatly superior quality possessed by the Royal Baking Powder is that SARAH ORNE JEWETT, by Which the preservation of important elements of the four is effected in raising EE suave EDWIN PERCY WHIPPLE, the bread by the mechanical operation of the gas without fermentation, Yeast, E. HAND E. W. BLASHFIELD, and all baking powders that produce the leavening gas by fermentation, as is well ‘Aud Others known, destroy a portion of the nutritive elements of the flour, and particularly crs those which are the most healthful ad the greatest aids to a perfect assimilation of rie 3% the food, The Royal Baking Powder, while perfectly leavening, retains without HOPRINSON ‘SMITH, ig FOSTER BARN! change or impairment all those elements which were intended by nature, when ©. JAY TAYLOR, su3 3828 Combined in our bread, to make it Uterally the “staff of life.” Mupenxe i308 3% No leavening agent or baking powder, except the Royal Baking Powder, pos- piece rage) 5 ” sesses these great qualifications, What is 90 good for « Christmas Present ass sub- | §: 5 scription to SCRIBNER'S MAGAZINE? tie « bai Soo “We have seen good many holiday volumes. . HALT se. net ¥ prices 701 of moderately- ae ot CITY ITEMS. Posrriverx No Goons Sion whieh were tyne peng ial ltber in Au Opportunity Not to be Mised. TO BE CARRIED INTO OUR NEW STORE, — | NY SF artistic wealth." “Boston In order to reduce our stock of Shoes, and as a SPECIAL NOTICE—To enable new readers to pos- | { i holiday ES our customers, we will present a 514 9th street nw, . sees the Maaziue from the first number (January, | 12! ate rth wt. ae ie, Biases tothe mount Of sh orinowe "7 "=? PU) ou.can beautify your homes by adding some of our | 1887.) the following inducements are afered: 7 WSiguet nw ibe! a hg appt atopy tenraah oa Bee en riaae aaereaas | ont = on Ss A year's subscription fo i3"aum- S | Cua” abeeas and Men's Shoes.” Those prices hold good dow and Rind getatedrieacer con memes 10 tw 2Be, | Arar last tomad nbs leat gt rit th Se luntil the 24th instant, thus giving all an opportu-| Gravaareetrinea abe top. 6.00 | i800 pe wall BiLy to visit us| We are selling: @ . ‘The xamined A Ladies’ Genuine Dongola Kid sutton at 1.95, | Grand Army Ash Receiver, 60. TUOMAS J. PIstteh & ce worth $2.5 All Fancy Baskets at cost: at ‘is “4 Hand-sewed Kid Button at $2.75, usual | Att Shades Silk Pongee, 50c, per yard. = wed $2.75, daly Oeksteakec heen Bitte unek howe so ne “ «Fine American Kid or Goat Button at | 10 per cent off on all Applique Flowers, “for reat ot sale. rt $1.75. ‘The regular price on this Shoe is $2.50. ‘Large line of other Fancy Goods at cost. ~ We have still more cf those Ladies’ $2.25 Kid SIX ROC Bi Ds Button, which we have been seling at 1-45: OPPENHEIMER, 628 9thst. nw. b sig mar My seeeed ee 1 50 Misses” Spring: ‘sneer Mn which have been going at O70 iutton, | sole Agent for the Light-Running New Home Sew- i wail vepeneet Goees We have a lot of about 75 pairs Boys’ and | ing Machines, a most acceptable present for Christmas. 19) 14235 F et Youths’ Button Shoes, tha wre will. close Out at} Hall's Dress Forms, only $3. oa $1.20. Some ot 3 are WO! mnGUr Se Men's Cait shoes are Pronounsed the pest | _Xew Button-Hole Attachments, a7 es elty. Bt - ‘Men's Good Calf Boots, $1.75. A Boot that can- os 3 . 20% be duplicaed less tha ay Loursuxa Stare Lorreny. er ih et ae poo: Frauhsees 1's Good worth $2.: 0... Ht 2 Call early at the —- 20) Wirt EW PF pax, 1417 Fat 02 3 » : eof THIDARD Bran Homey CAPITAL PRIZE $154.00, |e a EE. “We do hereby ry that ie supervise the arrange- 1816 a. Wf = Just the Thing for a Christmas Gitt— | menisjor att Seme 2 Appleton’s. Cyclopedia, diferent editions. and | We Loita’ sate bas onsanneal Preto z oe ple jase POs ew Brees ONY offered this week, Address Box 129, | panageand control the Drawings themaves, and that gh TORES. OFFICES, ETC. 1g1g =! incwing. Machines: tor Wendy. Prose | ae fae ee senor ome | U8 Ea BS i 7 1 5 emta—Etegant assortments all latest Tmprove: | =" allached, tvs avereiemanta™ vet Store and dwelling 407 ments; small monthly payments; special discount Ketne Os. JOR SALE—A Baisal for cash; all the leading makes to select from; an Fearon Cinche, Xi ra. al story aud basement bri Kind gent on trial free C. AUEKBACH, 7th and, Met neat Thoma cine 300 | a nucle ordee” pe LOISR easDOU ea ‘less ‘Seok citer nill fF withdrew Useful Gifts in Dressing Cases, Fitted Trav- a Gling Bags, Satchels, and the Leather Goods at the Istand 15th, 420] THOS. E. ¥ AN je Dupont Circle, 10r., all mod. iia, repos ‘ Magy ee = OR RENT — NEAT TWO-STORY BRICK tony Sea tp ease Fen: tract, and 50c. m,was Dwellings, F st., terraces. ¢.; 4 rooms and water; Vash'n Circle, Or.all mod, Get your watenes, diamonds Sooke asses, our’ amonds, c a silver, plated ware or anything tn the jewelsy line, at W.'S. Tappan's, Oo¢ Oth st n.w., under Temple Hotei, “Fine goods at low prices. pods at low F 2 $3 PerGalion, 75c. Quart Bottle, No.1 Rye Whiskey, best’ in the world. for the money, ‘Handsome 1) BLACK SILK VELVET, real valus #150, rediood to oe. Alt gold. CARTERS, 711 MARKET SPACE, near 7th st, ‘The following CASH Barrsine we, can show: MUFFLE) ‘size, pare Sul CRIB BLAN SHOULDEI SoLORED ASTRAKAN Cl Beautiful PLAID DI BPIANO COVERS, handsomely em French SATTINE COMFORTS, 2.50. Handsome To it Corsets, superb Silk Hand- kerchiefs, maguificent Bridal Quilts, beautiful Nap- Xing, aud spleudid, Tate ‘Damani mnted to our cash customers. Don't fail to atk for your vaiuable or over. Droweut it sou Duy 8G oF over or % HANDSOME ‘TH PLAIDS, pure Silk and Wool, ong yard and haif wide, cheap at 81, reduced to 62c. NEW STYLE CLOTH DRESS G0ODS, nest checks, g aud a half wide, pure Wool, real value §1, re: eee: r Eo ITE BLANKETS, slightly soiled, QBHOMDCLOTE. ote yard and halt wide, pure Wool (RICO CLOTH. ‘Wool, wide double width. spe- cial bargain, 37 Bs a be DOUBLE —— quality, -all pure fine ‘ereat bar- gue yard to We have just purchased to great advantage a lot of BLACK SILKS, in which we offer decided inducements at $1.25, $1.50, 91.75, $2, 82.50 and $3, They are Guinet’s and Bonnet's celebrated makes, and the prices are very low, We desire to call special attention to the Perfection brand made by Bonnet, and we have no hesi- tation in pronduneing them the best Silks in the mar- ket, being pure dye, and free from any adulteration whatever. Faille Francaise, Rhadames, Mascotte, Satin, Duchess and other weaves in all grades, Fall stock of ALL-SILK VELVETS, Colored and Black. W. M. SHUSTER & 80NS, 919 Pennsylvania avenue, a20 ONE PRICE. For Hounsr Giers @EO. RYNEAL, Jn, 418 7TH STREET NORTHWEST, HAS THE LARGEST STOCK OF USEFUL ARTICLES TO BE FOUND IN THE CITY, ‘SUCH AS CHANDELIERS, PIANO, LIBRARY, VASE AND ROCHESTER LAMPS, Orders by mail. McGre's, 9th near Dst, was Fine Tranks, Traveling Bags, and Satchels in great variety av 3 ‘TorHaw’s, 1231 Penna, ave. 300 Mo: ‘Those Handsome Silk an Satin Gent's Scarts at 25c., worth Tully at C. AUERBACH's ‘Knit Jacket ‘and Sewing Maciine Depot, 7th and H sta, 1 ‘Fry Fennel Honey Extract for Coughs. m,was od and Razors: 7 Pennsylvania ave, Lamier wi y Digestible Cocoa Was served at International Medical Congress, ¢0 Writing Tablets, Folding Mi Pocket pomcng cco nat ns ‘Wats, Cae Largest variety and finest goods in the city. 3 ‘TOPHAM’s, 1231 Penna. ave, Fennel Honey Extract, for Lung Diseases.n, was sac Geiags etal nds See Se. per quart. Comer Tas Even, COLDER STILL TO-MORROW AND A COLD WAVE LATER. WHEN THE COLD WEATHER ARRIVES IT WILL PROBABLY REMAIN AWHILE. WOULDN'T IT BE WISE TO PROVIDE FOR IT? YOU WANT AN OVERCOAT? WHERE CAN YOU FIND NEWER OR MORE FASHIONABLE STYLES, BETTER GOODS OR BETTER WORKMANSHIP THAN HERE? WHERE CAN YOU GET AS GOOD A GARMENT FOR THE SAME MONEY? LOOK THE CITY OVER, EXAMINE EVERY OTHER STOCK,SRE WHAT YOU CAN FIND, AND THEN TAKE A LOOK AT OURS. YOU'LL FIND LARGER STOCKS, BUT IF YOU FIND AS “CLEAN” A ONE AS OURS, WITH AS FEW OLD GOODS IN IT, LET US KNOW 1. WHERE CAN YOU FIND “SCHNABLE” BEAVERS, LINED WITH THE BEST SILK THAT'S MADE AND MADE UPIN THE VERY BEST MANNER, FOR 840. NEVER KNEW ANY ONE HERE TO SELL THEM FOR LESS THAN 50. WHERE CAN YOU FIND AS HANDSOME A SATIN-LINED BEAVER COAT FOR $15 AS WE SHOW YOR, OR WHERE CAN YOU FIND AS FINE ALINE OF INTERMEDIATE GRADES ? 1F YOU WANT CHEAP COATS, WE HAVE GOOD ONES AT $12, IN VARIOUS STYLES AND COLORS, OUR$15ONES ARE AS HANDSOME ASONE AT 825. WHEN THE STORMY WEATHER COMES OR THE RECEPTION SEASON FAIRLY SETS IN, YOU'LL WANT A STORM COAT, OR ONE OF OUR ENGLISH OR IRISH CAPE OVERCOATS. THESE ARE THE MOST STYLISH GOODS EVER BROUGHT TO WASHINGTON. NOONE ELSE HAS THEM. NO ONE ELSE HAD THE COURAGE .TO BRING SUCH GOODS HEKE. BUT OUR TRADE APPRECIATE THEM, AND THERE ARE BUT FEW LEFT. WE IMPORTED A LARGE VARIETY OF STYLES, BUT ONLY A FEW OF RACH. DON'T FORGET OUR HEAVY ENGLISH CASSI- MERE SUITS; THE BEST AND MOST FASHIONA- BLE GOOES TO BE FOUND, DON'T FORGET THAT WE HAVE “STORM COATS" LONG, HEAVY AND WARM AS LOW AS 612. AFEWLEFT AT $10, BUT NO ASSORTMENT OF SIZES. = B BABNUM & co, 931 PENN. AVENUR, . ™ SWORMSTEDT & BRADLEY, “ioe 027 F Sy ENT--222 3D ST. 8.E. NICE THI pits, teandertoned Banks and Bankers wit pov at | story pre-ecd brick trout’, martie tpanmipes, 13 Toulatana Sate Lotteries whlch may | rooms’ al anodern, huprovemnents: = be presented at our counters, Pennsylvania ave. cares in perfect tC. B KNIGHT. 607 7th sto hee R RENT—BY GEO. W. LINKINS, F ih and H ate. m. w. A BALDWIN, Pree. N CARL KOHN: Pron: Onion N UNPRECEDENTED ATTRACTION. OVAR HALF MILLION DISTRIBUTED. J.B, OGLESBY, Pres. ations] Bank. PLERRE LANAUK Bree Bigte National boske racans National Bank. 7230 tiniaiy oN CARTOE 7-room and cellar prick icely-4 cheap ture for Fistieth Coosresas or pst efor urn, or Bret 4 THOS, 3. FISHER pteeh ata NISHED— 1618 218T ST. N.W., residence, inuprovementa 4 bbe wold for $3,250, vast, cud balame location st od oe oy Termin, ie SNery | DANENHOWER & SOMI1 — » OR ay MASS AVE >. 417-61 1324 F si. nw. 20H RENT—1731 F St NW. NINE ROOMS AND ; heated by 4 3 17 ‘OR RENT—THREE HANDSOME NEW RESI- LOUISIANA STATE LOTTERY COMPANY. ‘dences on Ost, between 1oth aud 16th sts. be ited in 1868 for 2: Legisla- | just completed; parlor, staircase hall, dining-room aud ROB rine Oe lode | Re: keer tnens eae . $3,000.000— ‘fund oor: * rooms : wood con scap 900, ‘which a reserve crete cellat and furnace plumbing frst respect; will rent very 08. J. FISHER & CO., a20-3t 1324 F st. nw. i RENT_NEAR THE CAPITOL: A DESIRABLE ‘and plessantly-situa (welling; nine rooms, includity beth 103 2d st. 0.0. inevery an overwhelming popular vote its franchise was to desirable wnanta, the present State Constitution, adopted Deceuter sia Dist a The Only Lottery Ever Voted On and Endorsed by the People of Any State. os IT NEVER SCALES OR POSTPONES. <sa2 Its Grand Single Number Drawings take place R RENT—020 14TH ST., CONTINUED ILL- monthly, and the Grand Semi-Annual Drawings "reg | ['health, owner-will seut to reapousiole for. ularly every six months (June and December). ASPLENDIDOPPORTUNINTY TO Wix a FORTUNE. FIRST GRAND DRAWING, CLASS A, IN THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC, NEW ORLEANS, ‘TUESDAY, JANUARY 10, 1888. 212th Monthly Drawing. CAPITAL PRIZE, $150,000. 7 Notice. nished 15-room house, 4 Dow renting for mouth by year, and kitchen and dining room %o ret flase caterer $50 per month, 8 rooms yet to Feat, {ncinding suit of parlors with bed rvom’and private A196" 5/1115 10th st. nw. 98 ase Ret awe ‘Hot. near 14tn. 16r.-.200 Apth'st..ur. K, 10 rs. 200 154 K, near Oth st 12r....200 Conn. ave..near K st. ¥ st near 18th, 1ir, for rates to clubs should be made only ‘of the Company in New Oriexns to ‘or oe 2 Rew York, Exchange in 33 2 J S ay EER, : if n “AP Be aaa se sre Sepa cites ariguenem, | ee SAEs 1251 H st. a 7 F at.,: Se ie em Be Esp wa if REMEMBER that the presence of Generals Beaure- aaah F ne ee REMEMBER that the payment of all prises is GUARANTEED BY FOUR NATIONAL BANKSof New ‘Orleans, and the tickets are signed by the President of an Institution whose chartered rights are recognized in the highest Courts; therefore, beware of any imite- tions or anonymous schemes, @l4-wkeew PRES Besesuzes grocue" Fi B HOUSE, 478 0 bi ir en BUILDING N. W. ej jt ‘to = 635 Mat. nw. W.: 12 ire ROR RENT—PURNISHED—19TH STN. W. furnace, open Bre- ‘aod aif ‘mod, tmpe: price, #110 yee month eect LER & RUTHER Oub Fe. comfortabie; q in 8 good-wize Pep ear tote E rand bath, | ©VeFY Tom, haudsoie es fixh story and celler brick Dwelling: 9 rooms and dath, | over) Hoot. lunudsn tert SWORMSTEDT & eh, Fok SAE Tee BLeGand Sew pwiting 518 Corcoran st... with Hece grate, cai numialn aid ce, grate, 5 pinic beveled edge thitrors. tw (HOUSE AND STABLE, 941 M ST.. ‘mn first-class condition :coverient and very, room, kitchen = dry cellar: ted by hot air furnace; will rent for $1,000 masible person only. GER & LIEBERMANN, 1303 F et. HANDSOME FURNISHED HOU’ atime SOkTHWEST AND oot. JOR SALE—A BLAUMFU! rooms, within two Dletks pantry, closets, two bath-rooma, ‘wide hallway, cellar and cold stor wand ‘beth ingui Fooms wuire on T. BROWNING, 416 5th stn ik RENT — | ss Fee itte nome all modern tmproveuente 1600 19th st. nw. ‘ae eS FLOR RENT—CHEAP_3UST FIN: quire next door. RoR RENT— Rees KR RENT OR SALE—1756 MASSACHUSETTS R.w., anew House, 30 foot fromt: 22 rooms; ‘also eizht room house oy W bly CHAKLES EAMLY. 403 I Fon Saye Bouse ‘Yault. An offer for be submitted to JOHN MAN & CO., ‘ai3-1m 1407 F st. nw. ENT—FRO , 902 © ST.N.W RENT_FROM DEO, ISTH. 902 0 ‘premises oF oC FRANK ‘base or rent CHEAP—A “FOUR-STORY BRICI Mouse: bay wanda, lates: pgs dd $4,500. t GORGE THUESDELL, JOR SALE—PIRST-CLAkSs GLT-EDGE Invest ments, the aud Ua houses in this city, Apply | northwest: on & conc ig twelve (12>. Percent per year. A houses, bar ALL | Windows, 6 rooms and qillar, ; Provement, with beautiful «es Throughout ha Price 1 eenauta at DANENHUWER & 31 17TH LARGE HOUSE, OOMPLET! jase, Corner 444 and C sts. nw. ‘SWORMSTEDT 125 -1an 0-1 ‘window, 10-room i AT 1 (634 14TH ST. XW. Faice SEAL SACQUES FROG @125UP. SEAL VISITES AND /ACKETS FROM $90 RUIRIAL EY Back Mantes ake AND OTHER FURS. MUFPS, IN BEAR, BEA’ TEN, FOX, LYNX, OTHER FURS. BLACK MAR SEAL AND —— ‘MARE MUFPS, TROM 75 CENTS P. Do You Nez Ax Ovencor ° Nght, medium, or heavy weights Prices to TRESS & —S py seemed SILK AND DERBY EATS. DENT'S LONDON DKESS KD GLOVES LADIES RIDING HATS AXD CAPs. RG JAMES Y. DAXUsBOSS 1201 Penn. aveme, Cor. 12th st. novel fabrics, handsome and fine. Durable ‘Meltons, wear-resisting Beavers, beautiful and ich Elysians, Wide Wale Diagonal, Brown and Gray Corkscrews, French Montagnacs, plain or ‘ilk Itning; all colors and shades fashionabie: ‘You will find SPRANSY'S stock of Overcoats | ‘Please everybody. *