Evening Star Newspaper, January 21, 1888, Page 6

THE “AISSAOUL A THRILLING ADVENTURE IN ALGIERS. Written for Tux Evexie Stan Forster and { had been In Algiers neatly three ‘Weeks, and had spent all our days and part of our Bights roaming abort the oid Aradtan town, look- ing in at the native “cafes” and strotiing up atl @own those narrow stairways, the Fory thust know that the oid part of t ' ated on the side of a steep hill, and that nearty the scrects (about five and six feet wide) have step to every four feet. These assist the pedes | tian, as the rough stone paving is very silppery, Vue they seriously impede the progress of the don- keys and of the bind beggars, both of which throng the narrow ways, stumbiing and bumping tuto (ue crowd, who, however, do not hesitate to PUsh them violently out of the way whenever they come in contact. For the Arab 1s not polite, even 4m his own shop, unless he be a half-ctvilized mer- chant in the French part of town, where he has Jearned the art from his foreign “confréres.” ‘This part of Algiers, which stands at the foot of the hill, ts not very Interesting. It 19 well built, Dut like all French architecture, the everlasting “apartment” rises on all sides, the only variation Being that the houses are built over the phve- ments on the arcade principle. Our hovel de Oasis, was, of conrse, in this “quartier,” and was Duilt on the new quays, facing the harbor, and | Commanding an extended view of the sea, The Promenade in front of it is the principal one, and every afternoon about the time the boats arrive from Marseilies the sight seen there 1s one of the Most interesting in Algiers. FOr one sees people from nearly every part of the globe; Turkish women in their full white muslin trousers and | shawis, vetled up to their eyes; Turks of nearly every order; Hebrews dressed in the ancient gart solemn, slow-stepping Arabs from the desert, with thetr burnous thrown over thelr shoulters and as silent as the grave; Neapolitans “en costume” froma their flshing colony Just outside of the tow: Nubians, as Diack and as shining as ebony, mostly Gressed in coarse bags, in which are cut three holes for the head and arms of the wearer; monks of various orders, generally ing ones; and on the other hand, but mingled with the crowd, walks the dignitied and well-dressed Englishman; the hadiy-dressed German; the stiit-worse-dressed Frenchmaa, and, finally, the comfortable-looking, easy-going ‘American. "This ts certainly a fait inklin.; of the Inhabitants of our planet for one Jace, and I don’t know where a more varied picture of humanity can be found. But to con- Unne my story. We were pleased with Algiers, Foster and my- self, and felt that we knew the ‘old town rather | Well, but although we saw the people every day, we Kuew no wore of their indoor life and of their | landers and customs among themselves than be- tore we landed. ‘This was the only drawback,—uhe only desire which we had not had fulfided: For 1@ Arabs of pearly all sects are very reticent as to thetr private life and dwellings, and would never | nit an infidel to see them at home, wich fact | Proven by the extreme scarcity of pnot even of the streets and houses. We had been told Unis repeatediy, but had determined to leave no | untried to accomplish our object, which, ‘a we had faiied in it several times, we sul ‘we would crown with success, | Ove afternoon late, as we were returning to our Hotel from a Waik in that charming suberb “Mus. tupha Superieur,” we met an Arabian vendor of | skins, who, with his notive persistency, tried to | force his Wares upon us—“bon gré mal ‘gré”—his methed being to drop five and ten francs in his toavery backward step he took. for he was | in frou of us holding his haif dried skins tn our | faces. “Coie, get out,” I cried, “we don’t want any of your dirty skins, ‘and What we do Want, you can’t ve ux, “Test fou,” he with the common impu- dence and familiarity of his nation, “I can sell you auything you can name in this town,” this with a toss of “Even a lamp out of your Mosque?” I inquired. ~*Bab! ten lamps,” be replied. ‘Even the ‘eatré’ to an Arabian house?” It was chance that I made the remark, but to my sur- ne hesitated, and after looking carefully ‘Mven, even tht, bat f ‘gold, and plenty of it. es, t, but for gold, and plent Sd ietting interested, “do you mean Fou say?” but I was too eager. Xo," be answered with a short laugh, “what 48 impossible, except to Kings and 4 I, carelessiy hop we te “Aas Lam neither i eBES i i H ci 2 5 i: E Fy Be 4 a z : fit i ; H H i : ‘ 1 H i i i a mt 3 in ak 3 i ag i i Fy Pi E, i i i ‘ E zi i i H 5 i i £ | | Arabian pieces, a ‘waistcoat = rest of otf clothes cousin, Who assured me we would nd | Mem sate on ouF return. ete | tered, | by Fos iv F B followed AL Out the way we had en- nd turned up into the town, delayed only ters sitpoers, Which [ at last’ began to be- Sropped purposely every ten steps. fer many winding turns, we came to a of Arabic arcuitecture, before which oppo, ond after reminding us that we cna telling us again to do as ‘ly without moving the door, ajar. We stepped over the zi and “looking around in the ight saw that the hall was lined with hes on which natives of all sizes were ¢rowded, conversing in low tones. But All pro- Tech aud wre followed him to the end of the hail, ehe lifted a heavy cu disclosiag an uj Ward fight of broad stepas eed ‘The moment the curtain was raised we heard a soletnn chanting, anél as we mounted these steps it grew plainer, especially when we entered a Stall antt-chamber lit by a small lamp placed in awindow. Here Al! paused, and from a beuca on Which several natives were squatting, an old man came up and sasuted our guide by kissing him on both cheeks, All_returned the embraces and saying a few words to him in alow tone, | led him up to us and we went turough the Same ceremony, tauch to our disgust. The old | Dervish (for the sect of Arabs which believe in the “Alssaoui" belong to ‘the order commonly known as dancing Dervishes), then raised a thick curtain which covered @ door on one side of a room. and ushered us into a square courtya:d about 50 feet square, which was the first we had seen situ- ated above'the ground. ‘This place was not badly iMuminated, and as we entered we were struck by | the sight of ten venerable old men (priests of the Deryishes) who sat in a crescent on the floor, mid- Way between the center of the room and the wall. | They sat cross-legged on fine old carpets, bolt up- | Fight, chanting 1h a most solemn manner. In front them and tn the center of the apartment was a large brass brazier, 2 feet high, filled with glow: | Ing coals, out of which protruded’several tron bars, Betore this aitar, and kneeling with vowed head Spposite the priests, was a Deyfish, who, at inter- vals, replenished the fire wished’ the burs farther into the heat. Around the courtyard, Which was open at the top, rose a two-story bal- cony, which ran completely around the place, and which was crowded by the females of the house, Who leaned far over the railings and seemed to bé Walting eagerly. Jus: On the outside of the supports of the bal- conies, which were about four feet wide, and in full view Of the lookers on above, were placed long benches on every side, except that behind the Pilests, Om one of these benches, on the right and side Of the old greybeards, we were placed by the ola Dervish who had brought us in, and had hardly time to look around before our atten- tion Was attracted by the entrance of the com- ny, and the penitents who were take part in the rbarous ceremony. (For the “Aissaoul” is the Means by which Sinners and wrongdoers are cleansed of their sins; torture and chastisement being the priacipal means tor expelling evii). In a few tnoments every bench and all the room behind Was filled witn spectators, and on the bench fac- ing the priests sat the penitents who had been Givested Of their upper gurments by the attend- ants, who now knelt behind the tender of the brazier. For twenty minutes or more no oue Stirred, and the priests chanted unipterruptedly, until finaly, at a sign trom one of them, the at: fendants rose and left the apartment, returning alunost instantly With ten large tambourines, and a all Drass urn. ‘The latter was given to the gua dlan of the altar, and the former, after being held over the fire to dry and tighten,’ were distributed among the priests, who tested’ them with their thumbs, Some of the tambourines evidently did not sound properly, for they were handed back Uo the attendant who'again heated their drums, Finally everybody was satisfied and the attend- ant withdrew. Then for the first tiie the crowd | moved, and as the chanting ceased a low exclama- Uon of “ah?” was heard on all sides, and the spec- tators leant forward, craning their uecks. For a moment there was deep silence, and then one of the old men (probably the high priest), commenced a peculiar chant, keey Ume with the tambou- rine, which he held wita his left hand and struck with his right. Gradually the others joined in, and swelled the strange chorus, keeping perfect Uume to their leader, who held bis Instrument above his head, ducking {t at the end of every bar. Three eee DoW arose from tbeir seats and came forward with bowed heads and folded arms, until they stood around the brazier. Then the attend- ant, ata 4 ae one of a after raising the urn on h, shook some dark powder from his. mouth onto the Cmiegn 9 coals, Immediately a ‘strong Sweet perfume, and the sickening fumes of opium spread through the apartment, which Seemed to encourage the three sinners, for they held ‘their faces in the rising smoke, and in to laug! im a hysterical manner. Then the ci anting and beating suddenly grew louder and faster, and al- most immediately the three sprang in front of the —s and commenced the unholy dance. ‘They ept ime with their heads and their whole bodies, swaying backward and forward ina line with their aring around each others necks As the ume yore dancers became more and more ‘el Were joined by others who Jerked thelr heads about in a most frightful man- Ber, and all began to groan and yell like wild anlinals. Then the music (if st could be called Such) stopped as suddenly as it bad begun, and the half-intoxicated penltents began to run around in front of the priests, falling over each other sobbing, groaning and grovelling on the floor, and almost upsetting the altar in their frenzy. A prlest then stepped forward, and drawing’ ‘the ron bars from tue orazier with & wooden handle, handed them to the candidates for forgivene: pen oe to our astonishment they deliverately burnt their hands and faces with the fattened red hot ends. This action produced devilish Peals of laughter, and tuey ran around the room show- ing their séared and bilstered flesh to tne specta~ tors, who Len al hy. ‘Then another stepped from his place, holding in his hand a piece ae prickly pear or cactus, with its polsonous needies nearly an inch —— isting in every direction. The fanatics at it, but the priest pushed them back, and held it out to a man who had jotued the dancers since the distribution of the red hot iron. ‘This feliow walked and actually bit off aud swal- aed bine at ame Z Piece of dough, Sane Te ‘The priests then began beating again, and the lookers on becoming’ excited, emvouraged, the dancers, who recommenced their reeling motions, Springing into the air every few moments with yells Then the crowd joined in the shouting, Struck the floor with their feet, keeping tme with. thelr beads and hands; the priests quickeued the beating and Cuanting;’ and, to add to the horrible effect, Lue Wouen above began screaming at wie Lop of their voices. The scene was indescribable, and the very roou seem to sway, for the constant burning of Vo om the fre had affected me greauy, and J found myself involuntarily keeping half-past eight,” he replied; pily Teached our hotel we were both In a very humor. We had indeed hoped to see something of the Arab’s inner life betore we left, but to witness areal “Aiasaoul” was & bit of fortune whic had fallen most unexpect- ediy at our feet. “But one moment, old fellow,” broke in Forster whie we are both sitting silently loating over Our success, “suppose this is a trap ‘and Cut our throats: wa tap foro ts “sty dear fellow,” 1 are not going to back’ out oo without maki, any itor stn urs dg on Who begged me to sit down, for heave quiet. However, at about ten when we were J } §. EEERE : “ broideries, ri no iivtle everything Dut five gold pieces and sowie small change, Forster following my example, with the excep-lon of his Suctent Kuife, which be also carried with him ‘Then, afer giviving the nove for the consul to my Servant, wit explicit directiouy we buckled Oo Our revolvers under our waistcoats and burried Gown stairs There we found Ali walking up und dom ih a bervous manner. He quickly explained | What be nad thought verter of brunging toe cost umes to the hotel, aud would tae us to his Cousia’s, where we ‘could our clothes quietly Without notice, ite then started off, say- at we were Late and that the “Alssaot Provably commenced, be ‘me to tuat infernal beating. just then, tomy surprise and alarm, our guide himself, and several of the lookers-on,” overcome by the exciting spectacle, ran into the midst of the half-crazeu p-uitents and began to jerk them. sel¥es abut with the others. I ‘leaned over and touched Forster's arm, but I had to shake him be- fore he nouced me. He seemed in a trance, We must get out of here,” I said he can’t stand this much longer; it will drive ‘me mad?” My last words aroused him. “But how?” he inquired, “1 don’t know,” I repited. “We must watch our chance; when I'start follow me avd cluD your pistol.’ ‘In the meantime the beating had grown faster and faster, and the miserable creatures threw ‘themselves about more and more, until several fell exhausted on the floor, foaming at the mouth, ‘Then six of the priests their tambourines, and came in the midst, two with thlek needles, 4 inches long, about the size of simul pen- lls; two with baiboo rods, wita which they flogged the poor devils lying on the ground, and two. with live us iD w pans, which they held over the fire to cite. 70, Our hotror we saw a man pick up several ous vermin and cramming thei into his tbuth, chew and swale Them, I ‘turned my bead away, but the sight in that direction was @ worse one, tor not five feet from we I saw two priests hold 4 inan, and a third thrust 4 needle through each cheek, from tue in- Side of Lis mouth, leaving them sti in bis face with the ends crossed in is mouth. ng frou the g wretch, I glanced at Fors. ter; his face Was quivering, and, as for myself, I felt a deadly faintness coming ‘over me. It was Verrible to see human Delngs so tortured; but ‘What Was most revoliing and sickening was that ex of brutal enjoyment, semi-madness xication, Which slood out on the faces of ‘ors and Spectators. With reeling brain, 1 Tose to my feet, and, my revolver, under my Jacket, with one haud,! halt raised korsver from his seat. No sooner Were we upright. than I swaying backWard and forward with the crowd. I looked around, as best I could, and saw trat the place was filled to its utmost. This T argued meant that the staircase and hail were empty; and, although there were many between usand ‘the curtained door, I felt sure we could reach it by aquick movement, after which our way would De tically clear. 'I shook Forster's arm, and, puil- ‘im close to ine, 1 whispered, “Follow me and mush hard;” but just as 1 was about to break away From the crowd two priests ‘selzed ‘Forster ueh attempted to force open his mouih. Now Forster isnot strong mau, but the way he scattered those two Dervishes would have done credit to a trained athiete; nor did he pause after tints feat, but made straight for the door, pushing the as: tonished natives in every direction,» And think ‘We would have departed unmolested ced that Iwas close behind bim. Out at the top of his voice, “come For the sound of a around us, and had we not been near the curtained Goor 1 dont, Know what, would have happ-ned, As it Was they rushed on us; I struck out with my and a man fell; une crowd wavered, and be- Teouid raise my arm again I was jerked back- Ward through the curtain by Forster, who had cleared the way. ‘The next instant aud we were down the stairs, through the hall and door, run- Ding as If Lhe devil was after us. ‘then our knowledge our aid, for afver a tew Lo What we recognized a8 one of the few 1 su leading to the new town. We foli it at full and in ten minutes were out of danger of pursuit. We had come out in “la rue Dumont Durvilie” about mile u uarters of a from where we hat entered, but ouly « short dis Place du ,” where we slackened our and U a peace 8 Gingy-looking house, into which Ai disapyeare Jeaving us Co stumbie in after him ta the darkness: Of the ball Tuen a door opened at the tar end, and we entered the courtyard (around which Arabiad houses are built, and correspondiag in form tothe Roman tmpluvium), where swood Ali Derren eens conto, palling. over @ small pile 9f Dervish costumes. These consist of Turkish Dreeches, shirt, short coat, the fez, sandals, and Dare legs, and (except. the lexs, which, as dirty and as ‘as those worn Dy"aly biune tomes : ments with almost Say stained our faces, and would have recognized transformation, and, our while tel pistols while dressing, we whic T thes. wie Al, however, was equal Which at frst caused ‘postive calves, gay Virginia's Wild Hogs, ONE OP THE MOST WONDERFUL ANIMALS YET RVOLUTED. From the American Magazine, ‘My attention was first drawn to this species of quadruped on the 2d day of September, 1881, when One ate the tall of my horse, the saddle, both stir- Tups and the hitching strap, then gave a squeal that scared my horse, so that I was compelled to take a long walk home when a ride was intended’ ‘This fixed the date in my mind and induced a care. fur study of tats omniverous animal, the results of which here record: Genus, Sas. species of hog from its ttke- This of hog takes its name ts ness to a razor with the thin edge up, the sharp- hess of its vertebral column, its constant habit o€ Whetting ttseit acainst saplings, wagon-wheels, fence-posts fellows, Anatomy: Several of the neck vertebr@ are transferred to the tall, and the posterior quarters are sid up the backbone an unusual leaving a caudal appendage about 2 feet long in full-grown specimens, with the proverbial curl absent, but having instead thereof a brush like a cow. itibs of extraordinary size, length and dis- Uinctness; compressed, united ‘below and prop- ping, up the spinal column into the shape of a pot- undle, Nose: Of prodigious length and searching capa~ bilities, it being able to clean out haif a tile of potato rows in a single night and split the fence- Tails to get out of the patch in themorning. When Unis antinal is put into a pen of just its width, to fatten, 1t puts its nose on the ground, throws’ uy hind quarters and uses It as a pivot to tura upon. Head: Massive. Iam informed by the natives that when a razor-back 1s in prime order for Kill- ing {is head just balances its body when laid over @ pole. Owing to the size of their head and jowis, and an unfalltug habit of going backward when they ought to go forward, they are captured in gill- nets like shad and white fish. Ears: Notched in from one to fifteen places; sometiines slit, sometimes punctured like a colan- der; often absént, I am Informed that the notches , and punctures are made by whoever catches the’ pig tirst, and are private marks to establish owner- Ship—pork signatures, as {t were, of the natives. ‘The slits are caused by domestic’ difficulties, and the absence of both ears is dueto a desire upon the part of non-owners to destroy the record, so that they may be stolen with impunity. Eyes: Small, and so inexpressibly mean in ex- pression that they are set close together, in order that they may wateb each other. A razor-back hog left alone with Vesuvius for a week would set t going. Hind legs: Of great activity, extension, and en- durance, enabling these animals to gather corn from the stalk at the height of 6 feet for hours at atime; and when chased, to jump a fence having eight rails and a rider, leaving a charge of No. 10 shot to follow. enViviparous: In lots of from, eleven to twenty. ‘the Young showing great instine cealment. They are’ provided. at birth with sIx- inch lactometers. ‘Omnivorous: Glass, tin cans, hoopskirts, gum shoes—I have falled 'to ascertain from the oldest Justice of the peace in the state that razor-backs ever refused to eat any article from a lady's friz to wheelbarrow. | a pa iy entire pl ay as—ci tent, camp-stdol und chemteais--were consum: by @ flock of them while I was fixing a young Mountain maid properly in the landscape for & picture. Habits: Nocturnal, diurnal, weekly, monthly, annual, cycles—infinite, undetinable. Thelr young are very active. 1 once stopped at a log cabin having the usual surroundl abit of garden, a dead branch for firewood, thirteen white-heaiied children under marriageable age, and an antiquated thorough-bred razor-back hog, with Ube maximum number of little razor-backs. ‘The absence of a dog from usual cabin surround. Ings is accounted for in this way: Adog 18 never seen where there 18 a razor-back, Unless there 1s Something defective 1n the dog; ‘he then lives on the cabin roof, in the stable-joft, or some other elevated place. ‘The razor-back 1s the dog’s natural enemy. J once had a fine, brave dog to flush a flock of razor-backs nine uilles from my home; I id not see him again tor four days, when he put in a Woeful appearance, with the whole Hlock after him. He had been abridged by some six inches, lost one ear, a back scalp, and several teeth. His stump did hot leave its retreat between his legs for several days afterward. ‘To this day if 1 go sideways at him with one shoulder humped up, and my mouth caught up in one corner, after the Manner of razor-vacks, he goes straight to the garret and hides. Kentucky Booms in Trotters. HIGHER PRICES PAID IN 1887 FOR FASHIONABLY- BRED COLTS THAN EVER BEFORE. From the Sportsman. ‘This has been a most prosperous year among Kentucky trotting-horse men, The price received for stock has averaged much higher the past year than was ever before known, this especially being the case with young, fashionably-bred colts and fillies, which at all times have brought lucrative rices, and in some instances have sold forexceed- ingly fancy Ngures, During the year 1,245 head Of trotting horses were sold at public auction in Kentucky for $395,078, while the private sales will foot up at least ‘tat much more, one breedin, establishment alone having realized over $50, ‘on the sales of trotting colts and filiies in 1887, ‘Those sold range in age trom the produce not yet foaled to the old stallion or brood mare which have almost served out their days, The price received for these horses Varies frown $70 up to a sum in the thousands witch the nou-credulous refuse to be- Meve any sane man would pay for a piece of horse- flesh, Th this connection it 1s well enough to add that no standard-bred animal sold for anythi luke the first-mentioned price, the sum receiv for stock of that elass always amounting to good, healthy figures. ‘The strides made in the breeding of the trotter in Kentucky has been most wonderful, as it 13 only about thirty-eignt years since Mambrino Chief was introduced into this state. He was Teally the progenitor of the trotting stock of Ken- tucky. Previous to Mambrino Chtef's arrival it 1s true that Abdallah was brought here, but be only made one season, after witch he returned to the North, On a splendid estate in the southern sub- urbs of this elty to-day lives a man, fast_nearing his sixty-tifth mile stone, to whom ‘the breeding interests of Kentucky owe a debt of gratitude that they will never be able to pay. To him belongs the credit of Introducing Into tls state the trot- Ung horse. Your correspondent alludes to Dr. I, Herr. Previous to this gentleman's arrival in this section from Pennsylvania there had been several stallions of trotting strains from the North intro- duced ato Kentucky, but Uiere was no training stable for schooling trotters for track purposes es. tablished until Dr. Herr caine upon the scene some {me in the early part of the forties. ‘The richness Of the lands, the fineness of the gra her With the limestone water, and the genial climate of the blue-grass rezion,’ with the tact that the high-mettled racer had been here bred and raised, gave Dr. Herr confidence that by proper breeding and judicious handling the very richest type of the trotiing horse couid be produced tn this state, and Uo-day, after two score years, bis Judgment’ has Deen Compietely vindicated, for Kentucky has produced the greatest trotier’ that has ever trod the earch. a New Method of Wall Decoration. From the Brooklyn Times. ‘The most expensive wall paper now produced 1s a pearl flock paper, which for brilitancy and ef- fectiveness in a drawing-room, especially by gas- light, casts intothe shade the gold paper which used to carry off the palm. This pearl flock, which 1s seen in light and delicate tints, reflects, not the satiny sheen of pearis,, but the sparkle of dis- monds, and. 1s prepai vullar process Which imbeds myriads of tiny Crystal beads in the surface of thapaper, catching the light con- Unually. It costs 18 Lo $20 @ roll and makes & very decorative wall furnishing. One of the bewer methods of wall decorat rather more expensive than the best of the wi Paper, 1s the so-called metallic reltef work, which Was first ee ‘tn tis country in a refinishing of tne older Vanderbilt houses, and which calls for @ sculptor of some ability to do It justice. A com- Position of plaster, cement and paint 1s ‘upon the been It oy not pam aa eon oe the workinal a few ‘a8 steel brushes, Touiby 22, but depending for the imost part oust — moulds a bra be 7 there — wal any on Of a Which Jonizes wall and celiing into che WHOID oF tate aseries of studies of effectively In the billiard room of the “model” house lyn meadow grasves and feld flowers are thus made to nod ahd interlace upon the walls, fimy ‘spider webs stretching from spray to spray, Cat-talls and tall rushes rising from the brook to mingle their coarser herbage with —+se0-—_____ How to Stay Pretty. ‘THE GOOD THAT RESULTS YRoM MUCH RUBBING 4? THR TH. H Juice of crushed strawberries and nothing e we can, fortunately, keep our skins healthy and For the fullengeh bath, a bag. of Dean wit sonea 3 wi ny the water and make the skin deliciously Progress of that country is very largely due to the efforts of American women, who edit many of the most powerful magazines and newspapers, take Partin the discuasion of every question of public ‘The Story of Twe Sisters. From the Chicazo Herald. “Let me tell you a little story,” exclaimed the cashier of a popular restaurant not far from the corner of Madison and Clark streets, “It’s a story Do you want a story that has nofun init? Yes? ‘Well, one of the girls was a scrub-woman in our yestaurant, She is yet, for that matter. She was , Sbeauticul girl, too, wi rest akin I ever Saw. When so cobnes. in the morning, neatly dressed, or when she goes away at night, she 18 goes away very attractive, but always weil behaved. In fact, she is rather severe in her self-discipline, and’ will not joke and laugh with the walters as the other girls do, She is awfully careful of herself, as “any girl must be who nas & face pretty enough to attract attention tn & ‘scrub-woman's dirty dress. [ve seen men admiring this girl when she was down on the floor on her hands and knees scrubbing, wet and dirty. Well, one night last winter we had a Uttle scene in here. It oniy lasted a second or two, and Dut four or Ave people knew what it meant. Our girl was down on the floor at her work wheD a gay arty, composed of two girls and two youns came in. The young ‘wonen were rather flashily dressed, and the experienced eye needed but a glance to detect their station in life. ‘The party ordered supper and wine and was having a Jolly time, when one of the young men exciaimned: “Look there!” All looked’ where he pointed, end ‘there Was our scrub-woman, resting on her khees, her two hands flat on the lor, like a cat ready tO {ump., As the supper party turned toward hershe leaped to her feet, ran up to one of the young and, in @ tone of voice which for mingl Feproach ‘aud affection I have never heard equaled on the called out the one word: ‘Sister “me young woman thus addressed turned as ‘pale. as thateleetric-lixnt globe there, but did not say @ pee fhe, motioned the scrub-woman | away, a ing up her wine-glass, tried to be gay. took manga drink to enliven her spirits to te pitch desired by Jer compantons, and even then I noticed that here once in a while glanced fur. Uvely round, as If she would find the scrub-girl and look at her again, All this time the scrub-gitl was back in the Kitchen crying as if her heart Wowla break. Thats the first act in the tragedy. Now for the last. A week ago our pretty scrul girl came to us for advice about the most econom- cal way of securing a respectable burial for her Sister, and I then learned that the fashionably- dressed, wine-drinking young woman had been sick for several mouths, and that her sister, the scTub-girl, had taken care of her through it all bringing ‘her medicine and providing» medical attendance, and doing all she could with her slen- der purse to smooti the journey to the grave of the untortu ” —— Never Decline. From the Buffalo Commercisl Advertiser. ‘There are unquestionably some women living in this and every great and growing clty who, were they upon the couch of death, could conscten- tiously say: “Ihave fought a good fight; I have, during a society experience of five or ten years, accepted every invitation that I ever received. I have ‘taken in’ the old-fashioned general party, Mts successor the 5-o'clock tea, and the prevailing ‘at home.’ I have never refused an invitation to lunch, dinner, or ball, I have always been on hand,'when {t was only going to be ‘an informal affair’ as well as when ‘everybody’ was going. My friends have always put me on the list of those Who are ‘sure to come.’ I never wasted a cent on a ‘regret card’ in my life, 1 would not_know how to write a declination of an invitation. It has Deen hard sometimes to go to three or four enter- tainments on the same day, but T have managed Yo doit. “My omnipresence in the social circle been my strong point, for nobody ever appeared to be surprised at seeing me, and yet in thls, my last hour, I recall the singular fact that T'was always asked the next day if Iwas there.’ The strange part of It 1s that i have been an invalid during the greater part of my social existence, I have been © profitable patent for many” paysie clans; my ‘delicate’ constitution has been the source of constant anxiety to myself and of as- ‘sumed tnterest on the part of my friends. I have been obliged to make others do more for me than their share of life's hard work; but there never has been a day so cold that I got left when it came to being present at party, ball, or any of the soctal festivities. What I clicily regret in saying good. bye to earth is that I can’t take my calling list With me; that I have got to begin with an entirely new set ‘on the other side of the dar< river, and must wait awhlle before {can be generally intro- duced, ————+e+___ The Roman Catholic Church in Britain. From the St. James’ Gazette. Some interesting particulars are given in the “Catholic Directory for 1888,” just published by Messrs. Burns & Oates, regarding the progress of Catholicism in this country. While the number of bishops remains the same, that of priests nas been increased by 49, and reaches a total of 2,648. The number of churches and chapels 1s 1,631, showing an increase of 21 during the year now ghded. (Of the secular cletyy ordained priests for England and Wales during the past twelve months the number was 47. The “Directory” contains much information concerning Catholicism in. the British empire, within which there are now 25 arehleptscopal and 96 episcopal 19 vicariates apostolic and 10 prefectures apostolfe—in all 150 sees, 7 of which are vacant. The Catholle popula- tion of England ts estimated at 1,354,000; Of Scot- land at 326,000; of Ireland at’3,951,000; total, 5,641,000. "In the colonies there are 175,000; in Asii,'080,000; in America, 2,183,000; in ‘Austral. ‘usla, 568,000 Catholic British subjects. AS queen and cmpress her majesty reigns over 9,682,000 Catholics." ‘They are. represeuted in the tinperial paztament by thirty-two peers and by five Eng- ih and seventy-five Irish members, ‘There are 9 Catholics in. the Catholic peers, 5: ‘courtesy titles. Precautions Against Fire. Atarecent meeting of the Biddeford (Me.) city government the chief of police was directed and empowered to examine premises to see tf rubbish or defective chimneys or stoves or flues or other causes of fire exist, and to give directions to abate Such causes wherever they are found; and also to furnish each house or tenement with precau- Uonary cards against fire, similar to the followin, Don’t set a stove or furnace without zine or brick work under it. Don’t set a Stove nearer than one foot to the wood work behind 1t, without covering the wood work with zine or metal, Don't fall to have a good thimble and good brick work where the stovepipe enters the chimney, and ‘when Une funnel is removed put the cover on. Don't let your cilmney go longer than a year Frithout examining outside and inside from top to LOT. Don’t fill kerosene lamps after dark, nor near a re, Don't keep benzine, gasoline, naptha nor explo- sives, Your insurance policy don’t allow it, Don’t put ashes in a Wooden box or burrel, Don’t keep matches lying around loose. Keep them tn a metal or earthen vessel or safe, Don’t throw a lighted match on the floor. Better uish it and then lay it On the stove oron Spon’ have gas lgnta that can be Don't have gas can be swung on cur- tains or wood work. ox Dod't allow oily or greasy or waste to be ‘thrown toto a corner, or in with any waste. It bg fire es pe ine n't use sawdust in spittoons, nor catching ol drippings. Use sand, Don't allow steam or hot air pipes to be in con- tact with wood work. Keep kerosene lamps filled and clean. When the oif is iow, gas is generated, and they are liable exp) Keep all kinds of shavings, clippings, dust and rubbish cleaned up, and: pur our of the ways ot burned. es CE Cranks and the. German Emperor. From the London Standard. ‘The number of deranged people trying to gain access to the emperor of Germany is remarkable. Hardly a day passes without such an occurrence. ‘The other day two such unfortunates entered the Palace simultaneously. It was a man and a wo- man, ‘The latter was the wife of a poor boatsman, that she was a near relative of the em: eror's und had to see him after years ot absence. "he Man Was Well dressed, With & 100k of distinc. on about him, and a fow of white hair on his head and long whiskers—altogether a veneruble- looking, sympathetic figure. He said he had en- Vo mnarry the daughter of the king of Italy, and being a German and a subject of the emperor, he had to obtain his imajesty’s permission beford privy council, and, there are 49 baronets and 20 lords with rfecting the ‘Both persons were take: {5 tbe insane ward the Hospital of the Chariton Delicate Flattery of Freshmen. From the New Haven News. ‘A certain barber in this beautiful city has been vexed in spirit because some of his trade seemed in a fair way to slip away from him. The manner of itis this: He has among his customers a large number of Yale fresumen of tender years. ‘These frisky youths insist upon belog shaved, although their chins be as smooth a the surface ‘of billiard ball, ‘The barber saw that in order to keey that Class of trade he must convince it that it had hair on its face, So he bethougut himself ofa scheme, He took a very fine razor and honed it down to a very fine edge. “This accompt ont barb-1 n ene ara freshman that came is: nod the ‘man went away looking as plessey ae iene we mother-in-law had just died. “The tonsorial artist now flourishes, apd the freshman goes on his way rejoicing. ‘The Washerwoman’s Song. the black, wring out eras. wi it rei — fad thus wring ay iieamag. oak, T jas I in storm, ES share s00p, Wafaecesinctrine tee foe Absolutely Pure. wider never varies. A marvel of purity, and sholesomencss,, More economical tos wesar nore wuigue Mam ot srs a ¥ Howat, Bar inary kis ei Kine Pownnn Co. 100 Wall street, Ni L A L AA L AA Ko AMA a PPI PoP PPP P P E > ese Ss aoe THERE ARE TIMES WHEN IT IS JUST AS NEC- ESSARY TO OFFER A STIMULUS TOTHE TRADE AS IT 18 NECESSARY 7) OFFER MEDICINE TO YOUR BODY. CHANGE OF SEASON PRODUCES CHANGE OF LIVING. TO ENLIVEN THINGS FOR A WEEK WE HAVE DROPPED THE PRICES ON OUR HOUSE- FURNISHING GOODS. WE STRUCK AT THE VERY ROOTS OF THIS DEPARTMENT, BECAUSE WE KNOW THE GOODS ARE IN CONSTANT DEMAND. THE REDUC- TIONS ARE AS SINCERE AS THE BARGAINS ARE RARE; BUT HOW LONG THESE WILL REMAIN WITH US AT THE PRICE MENTIONED 18 FOR YOU TO DETERMINE, SPECIAL SALE OF LINENS BEGINNING JAN. 21, 1888. 100 Pieces 72-in, BLEACHED TABLE DAMASK, Feduced from #1 to 75c. per yard. 25 Pieces 62-in. HALF-BLEACHED DAMASK, 65¢. ayard. 4 10 Pieces 62-in. RED BORDER HALF-BLEACHED DAMASK, 55c. a yard. 12 Pieces 60-in. RED BORDER HALF BLEACHED DAMASK, yard. 300 doz. % BLEACHED GERMAN NAPKINS,,®: dozen, 100 doz. %} HALF-BLEACHED GERMAN NaP- KINS, 98¢. a dozen, 100 doz. 18x36 UNDRESSED HUCK TOWELS, 81.50 a dozen, x44 UNDRESSED HUCK TOWELS,82.50. 100 doz, 21x42 UNDRESSED HUCK TOWELS, 2.75, Extra Fine Quality Irish Pillow Case Linen— 40 inch, 40c., $5c.,and 50c.,a yard. 45 inch, 50c..55e, and 60c., 9 yard. 20, German Pillow Case Linen, 45 inch, 50c., 55¢., 60¢., ic. 75. and 85e.,a yard. 10-4 Belgium Linen Sheeting, extre quality, $13 yard 10-4 Extra Heavy German Linen Sheeting, $1.25 yard. A SPECIAL DISCOUNT OF 20 PER CENT. OFF MARKED PRICES ON FURS. Another 20 per cent. drop off marked price on any Plush Coat yet in stock. Don't say we will wait until to-morrow; go right away and secure first choice. While you are in the store take notice of the advance importation of White und Coiored Embroideries. Come at once, leave everything else undone; it will compensate you, ra N 2 = bE & RAE sss LC AA NNN 5ss. L AAA NXN TLL 2 A NNN Ss35 PROG RR &% TE Be UU B™k Goo HE Bes “ow KOR odo EE aa BBB RRR, 00 aes gay ex 8 3 et EP Pe 83 ‘“e* Bos EE “oo? = T 420, 422, 424, 426 7thst., 417, 419 8th at nw, One lot of Felt Table Covers, nicely embroidered, scalloped edges, in nice colors, let drop to $1.98. 520 Tur Dirrenence, WE ARE ON THE INSIDF, YOU ARE ON THE OUT- SIDE. BEING ON THE INSIDE WE, OF COURSE, MUST KNOW A GREAT DEAL MORE PERTAINING TO THE INSIDE WORKINGS OF THE MACHINE THAN THELESS FAVORED OUTSIDERS. IN IM- PARTING INFORMATION TO THE LATTER CLASS WE NEVER EXAGGERATE. OF THE THOUSANDS AND TENS OF THOUSANDS OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE TRIED THE EXPERIMENT WE HAVE NEVER KNOWN ONE AS YET WHO EVER SUC- CEEDED IN DUPLICATING OUR REGULAR PRICES. HAVING REDUCED ALL SUITS AND OVERCOATS FROM 10 TO 35 PER CENT YOU READILY PERCEIVE THE UTTER FUTILITY OF THE EFFORT NOW. IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT AS | TO THE MARVELOUS CHEAPNESS OF OUR GOODS INTERVIEW THE VAST ARMY OF PEO. | PLE WHO ATTENDED OUR GREAT BUILDING SALE OF THE PAST WEEK. THEIR EXPERIENCE WILL CONVINCE YOU THAT WE ARE NUT SENSA- TIONALISTS, GIVEN TO GROSS EXAGGERATION, OR, WHAT IS WORSE, WILLFUL MISREPRESEN- TATION, BUT THAT WE SET FORTH IN OUR AD- VERTISEMENTS BARE FACTS—PLAINLY, POsI- TIVELY, AND TRUTHFULLY EXPRESSED. BEING ON THE INSIDE OUR POSITION JUSTIFIES THE ASSERTION THAT WE ARE NOW SELLING FINE READY-MADE CLOTHING AT PRICES NEVER BEFORE KNOWN IN THE HISTORY OF THE DIs- ‘TRIOT OF COLUMBIA, VICTOR EB ADLER'S ‘Ten Per Cent Clothing House, 827 and 920 7th st n.w.,corner Massachusettsava, Strictly One Price, Open Saturday Until 11 p.m. Daswa To A Cron 19 ‘THE GREAT CLOSING-OUT SALE ar OAK BALL COR. 10TH AND F STREETS Is now drawing tos close, and Greater Bargains than ‘ever can be found there for the next few days, OVERCOATS. {BES ae ores oes sfemagrearshaty ee 2 Rar Pe =r Costs for. inom thet, taney Senses af 8s about ninety Overcosts for Men left, in ‘Beaver, j, Cassimere, im sack or sur- Get Sadana ‘Business ‘The catize stock of Dress usiness Suits, has Pan irate, for bert aprings eal without Gelayt they "are calling, Suite for Boys, 4 to 12, at Just balf forme prices, tail Conta, sstindined, qq RE Reais ali ctess en queties, cheaper than ever OAK HALL. COR TENTH AND ¥ sTa LSS ____ EDUCATIONAL. _ ROTESSOR ¥, MILLER. TEACHER OF ZITHTR, For terais apply st resid ire sth tt obey “BU rons Waldeckore at lanie Store i a AC “381 tthe By HE NASIONAL CHRISTIAN SCIENCE INSTI- LUTE incor A.D. IASZ) reerings tui & A patients for fystraction and treatment im Chris S iehce Mind Healing. Classew .crmed the firs. slow day of ea: husguth. For further, prticulare Principal, EMMA GRAY, «.S'D. normal couse yadiateof the Maagacl usstis'Metaphyaical, Co lew, NN SCHOOL OF FINE ART AND Niemen Gre erates 2 min drawing painting. modeling and wo-d carving. aud "eveutug classe, MIs Eo WALKER ae is CARANTEE TO TEACH ANYONE. TO MAKE A Gis fem lessons Knowledge of arses y. J. We REYNOLDS, Head eee ta ate ee ERTISER WISHES TO SECUKE A Disuste aeaovernees to small children for a well- ‘abs has tack discretion, and judy: 01 ent, ahd world be 6 meruber of a reBined nouse- Bola’ A lareas Mire f. D.M.s Star ofhoa salsa GPERUAN LESSONS GIVEN BY A WELL-RECOM- mended German Ulanovert private families, or would takes few scholars at howe Ade Gress B'S, Star office, 3a. LOCUTION AND DRAMATIC Al Mus. ADELINE DUVAT MACK, Formerly of New York, 1424 N st. uw. Private Les-ons and Classes, 25-30 WASTED BY A TRAINED RINDERGARTENER and teacher, position as governess in private ,ain- ily or to give daily instruction at homes of pupils, References {rom Packer Institute, Brooklyn, N.Y. Apply at 1127 Lith st. nw. Pis-0e ATE, AED STUDENTS: LEAGCE: CLASSES IN Life, Portrait, Still- Life, Water-Color, and Antique tite Studios 1113 Peansylvania ave. Instructors Messrs. A. G. HEATON apd DELANCY GILL. Misses JOHNSTON and SYLVESTER. Terms. per month: Lite or Portrait, $5; Water-Color or Antigts, et (QHORTHAND REVOLUTIONIZED—“ACMIn PHO- ocraphy, simplest, ost rapid, most, leciole. wee nig simple leasonn, Provtiency in thres months. First book. 75¢.; second book, #1. Classes and private instruction daily. Tuition by mail a spe- Gialty. “‘Typewriting taught free. Call or send stamp for prospectus, Washington School, 921 F st.n.w. 3al0-2w* ANTED FR ‘CH TO OP RANSLA te BY A competent person: best 7, City Post Offion. A) + Box'3 IRENCH SYSTEM OF SOUND. Removed from 14th st. to 7: MLLE V. PRUD'HOMME’S new system is th st. simple and at ber, pupils to speak and tractive: ber an. Understaud French in thirty lessons. {Good pronunciation at sucht ‘Triat feseon free. ‘Morning, afternoon, and evening classes now form- ., Call any day from 2 to 5. ferences: Hon. and Mrs. (ON IN INSTR Oil, Water-color, and Pastel.” French Oral Lessons; also FREF instruction in ‘and useful art. “Miss L. EDGAR, Vernon Row, ~» Room 21. jal 4-90 RS. L. PRENTT. iE Miteetnee oh WOLoe CULTURE, sixcIxe AND Heo, ROME EEG NOES AND Culture used." 1234 1 street. = jetties ASHINGTON CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, ST. Want Waltine san and fae Nowoement foe Piano, Organ, Voies, Violin, Flute, Comet, &e. advantages. 0. BBULLARD, Director.” ja-1m™ Do seg SCHED, TEACHER OF PIANO, ORGAN and Siuging,” Particular atteution to beginners, a0 well as those wishing to be qualified for teachers oF performers, 73412thst.nw. — jald-skwim WE HANNAH MORE ACADEMY FOR GILLS: found 2; careful trainiug and thorous! instruction im i wader lanahases, ic, andart. Hey, ARTHUR J. RICH, A.M-M.D, Reisterstown, Md. ‘jaime NY, i at! n, Arta, 804 E, presided over by Mra. IMOGENE RRELL, who has bad 12 medals and studied 15 Years in Furope with the most celebrated artista. To prevent children forming they’ will be received Saturvay; and upwards, for almost noth branch of art, from Drawi ‘ail kinds to Portraits and Historical Painting. Evening Classes for Ladies and Gentlemen Mondays and Wednesday at 7. Ja5-lus ARTYN'S COMMERCIAL COLLEG! 3313 6th st. n.w.. near City Post-O1 ‘The Highest Standard Buriness College in America, ‘Theory, Practical and Banking Departuseuts. Day and Evening Sessions. Students can enter at any time. ACADEMICAL COURSR. Writing, Grammar, Rhetoric, History, Geography, Arithmetic, Alwebra.” The studies iu thi course elect Live. Catalogues free on application at College Oftoe, firet floor, from 9am, to 9 p. tn. or by mail. FRANCIS G. MARTYN, President, C.K, URNER,C. E., A. M., Principal. Colored students not adinitted. Of ace Instructiou iu every #16-5m WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF ELOCUTION AND Oratory, 904 M st. u.w. Voice Culture, Elocution, Oratory. "Siamnmering permanently cured. eferenees topatrons in this city and elsewhere, Mra M. STE VENS HART, Principal. Jatt “ ‘Exoccriox Asp Oratory LESSONS IN CLASS OR PRIVATE. Winter term of Colleziate Course commences Jam ary 4, 1888. 32-page Catalorne free, ii MARTYN COLLEGE of ELOCUTION and ORATORY, 313 6th st. ow. ___ (half a block exst of city post-office.) Ju4-tm_ 00D'S COMMERCIAL SCHOOL 27 5TH ST. Book-keeping aud Counerctal ranches a. she clalty, “Terme $9 per mont. Evening sesssons only. COUkir FOOD! Principal: MM Soman cele | ROOKVILLE ACADEMY—HOME SCHOOL FOR BOYS.—Tiis school, 20 miles from Waslungton, will reop Don January 4, 7588, ‘The second tera Will besin Feb 1, ISSR" Boys'in the honge Limited to 3U. For ciredlars apply to Kev. Dr. C.K. NELSON, Principal, Brookviile, Montromery Co, Md. d0-tfeb1 BS. KINDERGARTEN AND KS. MANNS PRIMARY SCHOOL NDERGARIES, NOKMAL TRAINING CLASS. ynderiand Place,south of Dupont Circle. dian $8 COLLEGE, COR. 7TH B.w. Entrance on D st,—establiahed 2 Years. Thoroughly ea Young men and women rained for bus:uess or obicial positions. Tiree courses, Practical Business: Stenorraphy. Typewriting abd Graphophone: Kapid’ Writing. " Students may enter at any time. Year scholarship. quarterly or monthly in- stalliueut rates. Graciuates always in demand. Ilus- ‘ated circulars free at or NC i. SARA A. SPENCER, Vice- pal. PRIVATE LE AND C. sl Principal.” * IN ALL GERAD SOF STUDY; adults coufidestial; prepares for college, AU> ayolis, West Poms, nil examinations. ees IVY INSIITUE, « w.cor. Sthand K sta mw, "Tae nenrrzz scroor. oF Laxavaces, 723 14TH ST. N. W Tremont St.: Brooklyn, 40 Court St.; 23 W. Phila, Toe Chestuat St. ch training in Freneh, German, Spanish, ie, tional knowledac iu ONE. or TWO Teo, pail classes; also y'nivate ieesona fighest teierences. “‘Termus bexin Bow. Pano Lessv: MISS CLARA HARRISON, Pupil of Wit acon N.Y. s9-5m*_ 8 Grait Place, bei. Sth, LUth: G and IT ste, "A GEADUATE [OF HAUVARD. “TEACHING 1S rashinston, desires pupils ord Asses Inquire of Mi JARVIS BUTLER, & nw. __ SPECIALTIES. 5 YEARS A BPHCIALTY INCUR- lig Lervous aud uwenta Useasc. spinal ovarian and Uterine troubien, patalye tuanocs atricturen satio, Rystersa, rhemmatinm, peiraigia chorea and’ diseases enerally. fenisive electric batteries outaie of urope. elevtiienty ‘through clothing Ret faces, permanent cures in Wasuineton. NICHOLSON, 604 12th st. nw... cor. F. De L Jat-im' SEAL SACQUES FROM #1250?. SEAL VISITES AND JACKETS FROM $90 uP. SHOULDER CAPES, IN MONKFY, BEA) NUIQIAD LISS: BLACK SANTERS MARR AND OTHER FURS. MUFFS, IN BEAR, BEAVER, BLACK MAR- TEN, FOX, LYNX, MONKEY, SEAL AND OTHER FURS. RUSSIAN HARE MUFFS, FROM73 CENTS vr. LADIES’ SEAL CAPS, GLOVES, AND WRISTLETS. FUR TRIMMING OF ALL KINDS. CHILDREN'S MUFFS AND COLLARS. DETACHABLE FUR COLLARS AND CUFFS FOR GENT’S OVERCOATS. GENTS FUR CAPs, GLOVES, ANDMUF- FLERS, BOYS’ SEAL CAPS FROM $1 TO83. CARRIAGE HOBES AND COACHMEN CAPES. GENT'S DRESS SILK HATS, 85,86 AND 38. SOFT AND STIFF HATS, IN ALL THELAT- EST STYLES, AT 81, 1.50, $2, 250,63, $3.50, 4, 94,50, 85 AND 80. SILK AND GLORIA UMBRELLAS, WITH GOLD AND SILVE HANDLES, FROM $2.50 Toes. HANDSOME ASSORTMENT OF CANES, TRESS & COS CELEBRATED ENGLISH SILK AND DERBY HATA. DEN1'S LONDON DRESS KID GLOVES. LADIES RLDING HATS AND CAPS. JAMES Y. DAVIS SONS, 2201 Penn, avenue, Cor. 12thst. Established 1830. : UNKENNESS, Ok THE LIQUOR POSITIVELY CURED It can be riven in acup, of coffer DR eae eee ees pec eee a4 Sooners LADIES GOODS._ Face DXFING, SCOURING AND DRY CLEAN eles 1 sad Genta’ ot of every Seocei CAROLINE LERCH, formerly LADIES’ MUSLIN UNDERWEAR, (Slightly soiled), Consisting of Skirts, Gowns, Drawers, Chemise and Corset Covers, not one worth less than 730. And 8 good many as high as $1.25. * YOUR CHOICE aT Exumoxzo Youxes aint et oTIcE TO CONSUMERS, Call for and Use no other Flour but the “BRIDAL VRIL” ‘THE ONLY PERFECT PATENT SPRING WHEAT FLOUR on the market. GUARANTEED to make MORE loaves and BETTER breed than any flour manafas turd. For sale by the following well-known Groorre Who handle it @irect from the mili, with no “middle 1417 New York » Tempe, Beh at, Cowraxr HAVE JUST RECEIVED, and are offering at a moderate price, « few cases of om ceedingly delicions Canned Peaches. Don't fail to secure a few before they are game, ELPHONZO YOUNGS COMPANY, ss poo Esl ae é 3 s 428 Nipth street, 3 So ec — 3 7 2, SiH MP “Coo = Fiomm Fioum ALL EXTRAORDINARY VALUES. ‘CALL EARLY. Eas THE REST FLOUR IN THE WORLD: ER Maw 2 assy : 23 uM a ‘ow ERM 88 ' ‘ 7TH, 8TH AND DsTS. UNSINGHAM, ig 1310 STH ST. NW. bet le Dress and Wrap i ¢.Cunniagham, Pur Nando. or. Perfect Ft, Tatlor- pairing. Ja30-3m. 1, 1888, FIVE fo those who ff words from the sen- ic Tea is the best.” Any ‘one desiring to cou pete ies and instructions by’ ad- deer, Wa Tatar stam jet” MARTIN GILLET & CO. Baltimore, Ma. ) 5 —— Fepona Derss_ Sinsips ARE THE BEST IN THE WORLD. Ak Manufactured by A. HL Brinkmann & Con. Jal4-tu, thiastmn* Wanz, Hows & Co, 25 WEST 16TH ST, NEW YORK, SARATOGA and LONG BRANCH. | ‘Beg to announce that they have opened their WASH. INGTON HOUSE, 815 15TH STREET NORTHWEST (Near Woruley's), Fora few weeks, with the most superb stock of IMPORED COSTUMES, RECEPTION, DINNER and BALL DRESSES, WRAPS, BONNETS, TEA GOWNS, &., Ever brought to Washington. All of which will be sold. ___AT LESS THAN PARIS COST. __ja2-1m FPAYO8S FOR THE GERMAN, SCRAP-BOOK PIc- tures, Japanese Goods, Gold Paint, Toys, Materials for Payer Flowers, Pot-Pourri, Masquerade Trimuines Lester Paper, 1c. pound. J. JAY GOULD, 421 Dib et ‘t-Lar vi - Pephyr sad Columbia Taree brewe Ceenilia, “phyr Solunbia Yarns, a Kittin apd Enbrotdery Sitka, ge. Purses, Fancy Ba-hets, Embroidered Table Mata, Pin | guations, "And ‘other ticles suitable for Holiday | and | Lance assortment of Si Goods Mone cloth: latest Sesigns mi nw. (Mrs. Hunt's) | Has returned from New York with the latest styles ta Ps TeNED wr GERES THE CELEBRATED MINNESOTA PATENT PROCESS. Beware of tmitations of the Neme and Brand, and>s (SUTe abd see to it that either sacks or barrels reed cnn” ‘And bave the tmprintof ‘TWO GOLD MEDALS attached, None genuine without thetwo gold medals ‘¥. M. GALT & 00, ‘Wholesale Flour and Grain Dealere Fuvsr Bem Fin se THIS BEER ‘AND BE sae, FAUST SHEUSER-BUSCH BREW! ean Sok 181 AMD Va Phone—S8ea Faust aul Be PIANOS AND ORGANS, ~ —= W SAFETY AND DIRPATCH. ony Paste se eta Telephone Non TR sal 1Ot ANOS TUNED AND REPATRED BY COMPIE test workuieh at tuoderste fy. SOUS Y. ELLIS & CO. 937 Pennsylvania ave. near LOth st. _Teephone Noth. ee JEAND, SQUARE, AND UPKIGHT PIANOS FOR Teut tor coucerts; Vodereta, FINE FRENCH HAIK GOODS. ea 937 Pennsylvania ave. near 10th st. A special selection in “SHELL, AMBER, ana puts | —Télevhone No. 1K. eee JET ORNAMENTS. QPCOND HAND PIANOS” WE AVE Now IN Mair Bangs Shingled_ +) our warerooms a number of square plancs, Stetm = ee Spy Cubcker a Weber, Vow Jatersony and other, MART Bhampaves and Hate Drewers, po ref formerly with Mrs. C- ‘Thompson, iw located at 703 | usta! ‘Sous F Rurts & Cen th st. over Thompson's Drug Store. 423m 937 Pevusyivania ave. near LOth st. AMISIIESTAND Die koPER NOG weire™ | arate anwar. ¥: MILAN HANOS=tee noe SI PRS ae | : ; Tacicn' and arucuta of ali Kinds Cleaned and | 'J'E HEYEY, F. MILLER PIAROS THE Mt ped. "Ladies" ki Di apa arena later eens Pee fs ‘Goods czlied for and delivered. aid LL-WOOL GARMENTS MADE UP OR RIPPED A Gyel Stood atoaruiag bi ‘4. FISCHER, ‘906 G st. mw. UMPHREY, 430 107m ST. N.W. is to order in every style and mate fal, and guarantces porfect fi and comfort MEK SPECIALTIES AKE— French Hand-madednde: ‘and finest In, Patent Shouluer Braces. ah; thing, Merino Underwear ed Hosier, i Drew Reform Goods, | French Comets and Bastles Children's Cors:ts and make) that for the price is 0 N.B—Freveh, Lovistaxa Srare Lorreny, CAPITAL PRIZE $150,000, SW do hereby certify that we wuvercie the arrange. mente for all higand Quarterly Draving The Lowieiana Staic Lottery Company. and 1h jrraon rol the Drarings thema-lees, and that ducted with honesty. fairness, and tn ard ail parties, Farnimiles of our sig Natures attached, in us advertisements.” La | ‘Commissioners, . the undersigned Ranks and Bankers, will pay all tn State Lotterves which User PLANOS—A COMPLETE STOCK; | Epwano F, Droor ‘al and durable in the world “tote perieotly ‘cus deticious,” the exclamation of one of our towers. See them—hear them om Ld F. Luss $, Son. 37 Penneyivenie ave bear 10th, Telephone No IB. bi 9a 1-108 18 IMIOUT PIANOS 4 COM _Telephone No. 18. 10% od RGANS—A LARGE AND COMPLETE STOCK— Ol siese'e teatatine emit Arvercaty sua Packard Orchestral, at very moderate prices, Great barge for cash; also, sold on eaay torus to reliaile 937 Peunaytvaria ave. bear Telephone No. 18. 4 we. cs 925 Pennsylvania ave, Importer of MUSIC and MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, Sole axent for the unequalled STEINWAY, GABLE, BENE NG, BKIGGS, AND “KLING ORGANS. ‘OLMER PIANOS, {oF reut apou reason STRONG & CLARE'S rs fe Repairing, and Movitar done by competent workinen, i St MANN, has recently sent the following letter to Albert Webs, the Great Piano Munulseturer: THANSLATION, epson Horan, My Dean Mu. 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