Evening Star Newspaper, December 18, 1888, Page 6

A SMALL BOY’S REVENGE. He Oreates a Family Row Over His Pretty Type- Writer. A good story is told on a certain well-known lawyer, who now has one of his daughters to manipulate his type-writer instead of the winsome blonde who was fc some piece of furniture in his AGO, HARASSED THEIR MINDS WITH THE ALL-ABSORBING QUESTION OF THE HOUR, ARE NOW, AFTER TAKING ADVAN- ‘TAGE OF OUR MOST EQUITABLE CREDIT SYSTEM, REPOSING IN THE HAPPY KNOWLEDGE OF A SPEEDY REALIZATION OF THEIR LONGING DESIRES! BY MEANS OF OUR GENEROUS OFFER ‘THEY HAVE PURCHASED AT THEIR OWN FIGURES AND UPON THEIR OWN TERMS, ONE A HANDSOME RATTAN ROCKER, AN- OTHER A SILK-PLUSH PARLOR SUITE, MANY A FANCY PARLOR CLOCK, AND STILL MORE AN ELABORATELY FINISHED + SIDEBOARD, WITH WHICH TO GLADDEN ‘THE HEARTS AND REVIVE THE DROOP- ING SPIRITS OF THOSE DEAR ONES WHO OTHERWISE WOULD HAVE RISEN ON CHRISTMAS MOBNING ONLY TO SUFFER THE BITTER STINGS OF DISAPPOINT- MENT AND ENVY. THERE ARE STILL A FEW WHOM WE ‘WILL BE ONLY TOO GLAD TO WELCOME, EXTENDING TO THEM THE FULL BENE- FITS OF OUR CREDIT SYSTEM AS BE- ‘We take pleasure in calling attention to our large nd well assorted stock of HOLIDAY GOODS. The best, we think, we have have ever had the pleasure of placing on our counters. ‘We have devoted the rear portion of our store-en- tirely to the display of these goods, lady's chair. The youngster looked at his par- ent, took in the situation, and then said: “Pa, I want a quarter.” wn bey ui “T'm busy don’t bother me, boy,” & pir beg bert oceans Se a shapely shoulder of the Tr an the letter which she held in her hand. again. “I want a quarter. tome and I'll clear owt brellas, Furs, Table Linens, Towel, anda stcat variety of Novelties in Fancy Goods. Our stock of Plain dnd Embroidered Handkerchiefs, Ladies’ and Gentlemen's Initial Handkerchiefs, in Silk and Linen, is unsurpassed. We show a Gentle- ‘men's Silk Initial Handkerchief at 50c. that cannot be matched at the price; Silk and Lace Scarfs, Furni- ture Scarfs and fleadrest, Kid and Fabric Gloves, Jew- elry, Pocketbooks, Card Cases, Satchels, Best made goods at very low prices, of a vision, conscious only of a and a voice to utter it. If ex result of im ion, as we know, will only the value of such musical work in develo; But he kept it e] id the then would shoulders, as much as to say: “I'll get even you.” the lawyer was to go home, Ret oe et eh ay i f F tive. Very fine razor-steel Scissors from 20c. to $1.75. Pocket Knives from 25¢. to $4 Great bargains in every department, All goods guaranteed as represented. é der a striking talent a) . penance to the and the public, to attempt any degree of finish, when a decentaccom) i- ment in true time, and neatly-played music is most that is desired for social itself, E his welked to their somely furnished residence. Very little was a FORE, AND, IN ADDITION, AT STILL joel said on the way, and the father was evidently . Professional talent or the excey nettled at what he considered the misbehavior | amateur should furnish: the instramental GREATER REDUCTIONS ON THE FOLLOW- of the family sat down to din-| of a highersort. Almost any upil can learn ING GOODS, WHICH COMPRISE OUR LINE: EEE GGG. DDD AV to his wife, | to play accompaniments for E ¢ 6G BRAY yi she sternly told the young man that if he | fora carpet dence without partic ROCKERS OF ALL DESCRIPTIONS, FANCY | FR & BR BAAY, could not behave himself she would not let him | distaste for music. But where the passionfor | Tapes, A COMPLETE LINE oF nuas, |Eee~ %GG9-~ BoPAAd WH = go down to his father's ofice again. music exists, there is no such cruelty as re- The boy didn't seem to mind that much, and | pressing it for any reason. whatever. LACE CURTAINS, SIDEBOARDS, HALI- finally rekon a bomen pot THE TASTE FOR SINGING RACKS, WALNUT AND OAK EXTENSION- 719 MARKET SPACE, pat but, mamma, if you'd een Pa, lean eeepc gro Lari ia ae TABLES, TOILET SETS, AND, IN FACT, over that pretty type-writer and play with her | ple’s life as possible. lee club than VERYTHI UND FIRST-CLA! Comer 8th street. whisper in her ear you'd have | the reading club, if there can be but one, and| eae Se 6 eee _ thought he’d been glad to give me a quarter to | gingi bout the he git me Gah of the way. T toe singing at home, ya ie house and out of knew how | i ile much pa was stuck on her befor di should be red in every child. Not ig for show, butsinging for pleasure. Songs The youngster was sent awav from the table | which express’ natural, joyous sentiments HOUSE-FURNISHING STORE. THERE ARE BUT A FEW MORE DAYS IN WHICH TO MAKE PURCHASES, AND WE = B.—Store open Evenings until the Holidays. 13 arorinaen er) oes ies thers | snvela be preferred, and patriotic songs of the | INVITE THE PUBLIC TO CALL AND, Tormaws Fixe Learner Hounar eo : ‘ - . : : was also an argument between the parents that | Country through ite tongs ‘Fit of ci tee | APTER EXAMINING OUR EQUITABLE Goons, resulted in the dismissal of the fair type-writer | Marscillaise, that song with aspul; then all the the following da; American songs with their history should be taught, or rather caught from hearing them well sung, which is the best way to learn to sing in the world. Historic ballads should be SYSTEM OF DEALING, CONVINCE THEM- SELVES THAT OURS IS THE MOST PER- FECT EVER PROPOSED TO THE CONSID- Unexcelled tor BEAUTY, QUALITY, AND UTILITY, And Varied Assortment in ——_»—__ The Eleventh Census. AN IMPORTANT MEMORIAL PRESENTED TO THE SENATE. part of a child’s earliest education, sung by his ERATION OF MANKIND. POCKETBOOKS, CARD-CASES, Senator Hale presented in the Senate yester- | cradle, crooned - — i Plain and Silver Mounts, day orial ing that in taking the | er’s arms, repeated - when ? Zi eleventh cénsus a thorough examination shall | ircle gather" in the dusk, HOUSE & HERRMANN'S pesaee Seay < eee Mien of ha et way the great virtues of bravery, self-devation, CASH AND CREDIT FURNITURE PHOTO CASES, LETTER CASES, be made of the condition of the industries | 544 love of country are wrought into the RO TIEG ne of the country, of the employment and idle- | fibers of his binges ‘ich aver forget their AND CARPET HOUSE, aah Bo caste: ness of the people, of the tenures and amounts | earJy thrill. penny ballads of Englani (CURE AND JEWEL of the holdings of ‘the lands of the nation by | have been the training of thousands of unlet- sauce gesinage nasties geontc meme’ Ivory, Gold, and Silver Mount RIDING AND COACH individuals, companies, and corporations, and | tered heroes. The songs of Scotland kept the AND 636 MASS. AVE N.W. 4 of the indebtedness or liabilities in the form of | ardor handed on from the heart of Bruce. The | 41-1m WHIPS, Iliad and Odyssey recited by the wayside kept Greece a nation long after it would have fallen to be a mere province without their tales which kept Greek valor alive. They never lose their force, these great primitive stories, for I have seen a band of Wisconsin harvesters at their i — ii heund by Pages of Iliad, read law, hence the necessity for another | by a student enthusiastic over his classi emia Tas sotlen tiene i wren | Wit ie it utice tho scutisnsal whic mates mortgages or deferred installments under con- tracts for sale and purchase, now resting upon the farms and produce gardens of the people. is same memorial was presented to the Senate by Senator David Davis February 28, 1879, the law was so adjusted as to author- ize the inquiry, but the census office disre- And Many Other Goods. The Largest Stock in the City of Fine DOMESTIC AND IMPORTED STYLES. ‘It Will Pay You to Examine Our Stock. JAMES 8. TOPHAM, 1231 Pennsylvania avenue. To Bi Ghvx Away OUT OF OUR STOCK $10,000 WORTH OF XMAS PRESENTS, ae were enor 2 chokes emecttament Sf Cat.ne. Guia: jw ‘WISH A GOOD AND STYLISH. White’ ‘fitting, — and . Royal EO. HAS RETURNED | i + NEW Gal M York. her customers Tatlotmade Suite 728 Tun st now. al serge DRS FBOTED.TEAING X0 every. ‘en years’ practice in bri DEG. re ET Gat nw. Bor Tae Fixovs WATCHSPRING CORSET. WILL NEVER BREAK. GUARANTEED TO OUTWEAR ANY CUSTOM-MADE CORSET. MAYER, STROUSE & CO., ‘Mfre., 412 Broadway, N. ¥. . oc23,no20de18Ja15,fel2,.mh12 ap9.my7 Mus M. J. Prasor 1320 F at, n.w. (Mra. Harrison's), FINE FRENCH HAIR GOODS, Also, A.special selection in SHELL, AMBER AND DULL JET ORNAMENTS. SHAMPOOING, Hair Dressed snd Bangs m JAY GOULD, 421 9TH. AB 7 ct caphiner d . Jer if Boxes, Brackets, Wall Pocket altieg, Fancy oc: EVERYTHING IN rs, Tree Ornaments, ia, Chrjetman Cards, ‘Nov WONDERS FOR CHRISTMAS. Ve, BRANDIS, 1229 PENN. AVE. Tailor-made Go: Riding Habita, Evening and Street Costumes, etc., made at short notice. Perfect SPormeniy with Lord & Taylor: Ne York, and Wi r hb » New an Barr & Co., St. lows, ai3-2m" REDYED and ALTERED. FINE FURS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, HATS, UFFS. BOAS, &c., MADE TO BRINS DRESSED. MOUNTED ant LINED, ‘The Misses CUNNINGHAM, 923 F st. n.w., second floor, and 9e22-3m 1310 8th st. n.w., bet. N and Osts. Lintecrared . Sold by all Stat Al iE BEST. MANU- the Brooklyn eid Co., XN, ry-goods houses in the Uni oc: ING. SCOURING AND DRY: ESTABLISHMENT, 1205 New York ave. Ladiew’ snd Gents work of every descrip: Velvet and Evening Dresses. ANTO! AROLINE LERCH, formerly with Feeaye First cs ‘A. Fischer welly TON FISCHER'S DRY CLEANING ESTAB- EISHMENT AND DYE WORKS 000 Osta we jes’ and Gents’ Garments of all kinds cleaned and Dyed without being ripped. Ladies’ Evening Dresses fe irty-t ears’ ex} jence. Inoderate.” Goods calied for and delivered. sl4 . R. Heber Newton, Rev. loward Crosby, n . the throb of a drum, 8. B. Elkins, Silas B. Dutcher. Wm. R. Grace, gthe refrain of a ballad, of a war-song— Rev. Dr. Robert Fulton, Rev. Dr. Edward Pthe cipher which stand for the impressions of a life, from infaney to manhood. You cannot McGlynn, Senator Hoar, Senator Hale, Rev. 3 Edward Everett Hale, Ba a large patch rear the fine physical type without this enthu- ‘and in order to enable you to do this we have placed on sale the nicest selection of HOLIDAY GOODS to be . Rev. Dr. bbo * | heroes of common mew but slight things like Godwin Moody, Hev. Dr. Lyman Abbott, = [Saas non ig) of other prominent citizens, principally clergy- | iasm, the worship of grand deeds and ideas, | ‘4 84 marked them ataprice youcan't resist’ =| FU sens & Suaren, men. Senator Hale said the memorial was a “False Doctoring,” ke. Mandecuse Table Covers in felt, silk, plush and 1113 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, most important one, and he therefore asked that it be printed. ote eee The Toll-Gate in War Times. From the Indianapolis News. } The colonels and the majors had all told their recollections of the war, and even the privates had been heard. It was the turn of the home guard. “We didn’t have much blood, but we had stirring times when Morgan invaded Indiana while you were down to the front. I was only a private, but we all served with as much spirit and zeal as if we were membors of the general's staff. I remember riding about carrying the tidings that Mor was approaching. Down on the Shelbyville pike lived an old friend of mine. Riding down to his farm, I called him lo in there,’ I shouted. “What's up? was the reply. os 'scoming. He is this side of Shel- byville. Better look out!” “ ‘Great God!’ the eccentric old farmer ex- claimed. ‘Is that so? Ride down to the toll- a yw and tell the keeper not to“let chenille, from $1.25 to $20. Table and Buresu ‘Scarfs and Tidies in great quantities. Hand decorated goods in Silk Plush Scarfs. Silk-covered Down Pil- lows, Chair Slumberers and Sofa Pillows. Satteen- covered Down Pillows, $1.75. Brass Tables, Plush and Wood Tops, Bamboo and Brass Easels, Japanese Screens, from $2.50 up. Lace Curtains, from 75c., and Silk Curtains, from $5 — window up. Ladies’ Desks in Antique Oak and Imt. Mahogany Parlor and Library Tables in all woods. Book-cases and Shelves. Beautiful line of Plush Rockers in Antique Oak and Mahogany. Rattan Rocker, $2.50. Antique Oak Rocker, Silk Plush back and seat, for $6.50. Gentlemen's Shaving Stands in all woods. ‘Rugs at any price. On sales of CARPETS and CHAM- BER and PARLOR FURNITURE we will give you TEN PER CENT DISCOUNT FOR CASH. Goods purchased now will be delivered Xmas Eve if desired. From the Cornhill Magazine. The extent to which the ordinary services of the church are understood by the poor is not easy to determine without special inquiry, and yet sometimes the clergy come upon alarming proofs hate things are not quite so clear ‘as they supposed them tobe. It is not so ince a Yorkshire incumbent, dwelling” ina alley where the —— are supposed to be particularly long-headed, told me of a mourn- ful experience which befell him when visit a sick : pone Phage Yorkshire man was very ill, but doggedly opposed to nding a penny upon the doctor. He had oats thought, a more excellent way, and was accord- ingly conducting, with very ing result, some experiments upon his constitution, Ex- cessive devotion to a cheap but far from innocuous quack medicine was fast bringing him to a state in which medical aid and the infallible pill would be alike superfluous. “My dear Mrs. ,” said the vicar to his obstinate er’s wife, “y himself with those suicide—a downright sin.” the tearful partner, “I know it, and Call attention to their very large assortment of CHRISTMAS PRESENTS In Novelties of Table, Toilet, and Library gArticles in Sterling Silver. WATCHES. Very superior Gold and Silver Watches for Gentle- men and Ladies, made especially for us in Geneva. Also, full line of Waltham Watches. DIAMOND JEWELRY In Necklaces, Bracelets, Pendants, and Rings in great variety and at popular prices. CLOCKS, BRONZES, AND FANCY GOODS Of our own selecting in London, Paris, and Geneva CANDELABRA Of our own importation in three handsome designs of each, 3,4, and 5 lights, ow At thelowest pricesin the market, as-; MANUFACTURING COMPANY. WALL PAPERS. FRESCO PAINTING. Furniture, Upholstery Goods and Curtains. 815 15th st. nw. Baltimore House, 217 N. Charles st. 411-3m Cooxxe By Gas A full line of GAS COOKING STOVES On hand and for sale. mb31 WASHINGTON GASLIGHT COMPANY. Canrers: Careers: Canpers:1: ‘We are daily receiving our Fall supply of BIGELOW, LOWELL & HARTFORD WILTON CARPETS, BRUSSELS, MOQUETS, VELVETS, TAPESTRIES, THREE-PLYS, INGRAINS, and ART SQUARES, RUGS, MATS, CURTAINS, and DRAPINGS in great variety. An inspection of our stock is solicited. HOOE, BI PIANOS AND ORGANS. | cen) aan until I drive up my shoats.’” errant 7 thie sn Gas, Water, and Brine from One Well. ‘From the Pittsburg Dispatch. One of the most remarkable of the wonder- Come and buy early before the stock is picked over. A Powe How to get the benefit of a Christmas present: When buying a present, buy something useful an well as or namental, See our xreat sesortment of Suite and Over- coats for Men an 'g at prices never known before. wee Fou MEN, OVERCOATS at OVERCOATS at time I've prayed against it in the church ser- vice.” Ste the church service?” said the vicar, a little doubtfull; roumean when we pray for the sick?” “Oh, no, sir,” was the reply; “I mean where we always say in the litany— isn’t it?—‘From all false doc! good Lord deliver us!’ —————-+ee______ Those Costly Oat Swindlers. 4 MARYLAND COURT DECIDES THAT THE FARMERS’ ‘NOTES BE PAID. In the case of Thomas vs. Worthington, in the court of common pleas in Baltimore, Satur- day, upon a note given by Worthington and W. H. HOEKE, 801 Market Space, iced -RCOATS at $10, red 308 and 310 Sth st. SVERCOATS at HI 2, reduced frou $1 QVEKCOATS at $15, roduced froin $20. OVERCOATS at #22, genuine Mout reduced ro COACHMEN’S COATS at $20, reduced from $30, Double breasted Chinch COAL asd VEST at 97 50, time cold water, as pure and sweet as the dew that falls from heaven, salt water as briny as old ocean's waves, and a flow of gas tnat when ited illuminates the entire surroundings. well was deilled some time ago, Mr. Mar- vVin’s idea being to get a supply of pure cold water | bought Thomas, the case was decided in juced from #10. for use in his’ bakery in’ tho summer and dur. | favor of the plaintiff. ‘This is the fist deetian "Doublecbreasted Chinch, COAT and VEST at 10, ing flood times, when the city water is not de- | of a number of such cases. Two years ago the Bormzs, Borns. guced from O10. Jes and materials, oo are sirable. At 100 feet the fresh water was struck, | hulless oat and patent grain swindlers operated — well-ade et £0 $0 fore fing From Rafer 2 and at 200 fect the salt water and gas were | in a large way in Maryland and part of southern | CUT GLASS BOTTLES, PRESSED GLASS | {nil line of Prince Alber Suite from $13 UR. Broad: found. Two casings were inserted, one for the | Pennsylvania. The swindlers sold their grain BOTTLES COLOGNE BOTTLES, BOTTLES | goth Full Dress, aug Double-breasted Frock Suits at salt water and gas, the other for the fresh | as high as 910 a bushel, taking not R COVERING, ‘Onir ine of BON ® SCITS and OVERCOATS ts com- water; and now, when the engine is started | were at once negotiated. The last | ture THING. . lete and prices have been cut down Z the CM, hted, spectators behold = = the matter up — made it a mledemaencr BOTTLES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. pI a By SORE ed wonderfal fresh water, salt water, an: sell seed grain for more twice BOTTLES MUST AND WILL SOLD Motto: No trouble to show goods. an auulg! autor cae mi et meee This broke up swindlers, piace = Price. BEFORE CHRISTMAS, ‘The prices will sell them. Every one knows that Merts’s Pharmacy is the low- eat-priced Drug Store in the city, and every one will know after looking at his of holidsy goods and the prices that he has the finest line in the city at fully one-third less in cost. Do you want tosave 33 percent? Youcando it if you buy your goods from MERTZ. Special attention is called to three varicties of bot- regular who however, sold their notes to third Payment of these notes by the farmers been put off, but this case that the third parties now ho! Restoring Trinkets to the Tomb. : Chat Simi to the ¥- 1. Sun, sebastien: miner Thursday the Prince of Wales went through | 50 Ge 995000 and. $50,,00° function which must have moved him consid- | southern Pennsylvania is ‘larg erably, and of which nothing has hitherto Open during this month till 1lp.m. Banoarxs Is Fons. from New Yo ith s fall line of Just returned few York with & MUFFS. BOAS AND COLLARETTES, IN BEAR, LYNX, SKUNK AND MONKEY. Also ds01 White Ango jery stylish. All Re tote inent Department is stocked with desirable p.m. ; Saturdays im ‘al2 : > = In the south of France they make a very the trinkets which had been buried with him, miniatures of his family and so on, were stolen | Pectliar love charm in a very peculiar way. and kept out of sight for a long time. By some | Uuder certain ceremonies the young woman Process they came into the possession of his | catches and boxes up a frog in a box with a lot royal and on Thursday he had the | of little holes bored in the wood. The casket coffin his unfortunate predecessor pulled | ig then buried in an ant hill for two weeks. Png brea Presence of Dean | The ants of course attack the prisoner and eat widson, of Windsor, only he placed poor | up all the flesh, and all that is left is the crea- Charles’ property back among his bones, prayed | ture’s bones. Among these is a shield-shaped Over the whole, and put the voffin away again. | bone about as large as one’s thumb nail, upon Luckily for the Prince of Wales he is the most | one end of which is a little hook. The girl [oe porter ig 5 Soe rep taboo thio i and a it Messed surrepti- : b . Bradlaugh, or | tiou: priest without his knowledge— otherwise in these ig! thet, the exeeoes 1 @ ing the benediction whose mips 9 luced, culder Capes, Gloves, Mufflers ang ibbrellas, suitable for either scue or ambeetiae WILLETT & RUOFF, ‘Hatters and Furriers, 905 Penna. ave, Dazzox & Srarceranv. ‘We have just received some handsome novelties in Ladies’ Ties and Slippers, in Bronze and various shsdes of Ooze Calf, Ladies’ Dress and Walking Boots in great variety and at correct prices. Dress Shoes for Gentlemen in Patent Leather and Kid. assortment of Walking Shoe in- oc12-6m Of Perfumes you will find » complete stock, Pin- ——_+e+______ Hint for Temperance Reformers. From the New York Times. ‘Trenton, and already one of them has de- Our visual large cluding our popular Cork Sole bal., the best Shoes for | «W950 winter wear, Some new styles in Misses! and Childrens' Boots and ‘The Lowest-Priced Drug Store in Washington. Tse Tor Tar Camp Lies Busr 18 THE “ANCHOR” STONE BUILDING BLOCKS, Beal Btone, three colors, ‘The BEST PRESENT for Children and Adults, ‘For $1.75 or €2 a good average box. Apply for Descripfive Catalogue. sent post free, to ¥. AD. RICHTER & CO, — 310 BROADWAY, f th RE : Ee | I H Fd f F i E H ! i F : E I EFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE SEE THE Bifretsucr Puuoe and Bunter Organs at 407 10th PRIGHTS—¢4 TO attention of “Holiday Purchasers” is invited New Artistic "finished in designs of EST DECORATIV! . Pianos for rent. A large assortme! wat make inthe “3 to HIG! SECOND-HAND PIANOS. — comprising almost every well-1 country, in throu ky = sod in h ee MONTHLY INSTALLMEN ae IANOS FOR HOLIDAY PRESENTS. Wi did iE} ie have » stock of UPRIGHT, BABY Ss lead- RE PIANOS, by the f ae te ico tee ments. Call ocl-3m fae SANDERS & STAYMAN, 054 Fst a. is AY sE! EET, QUANG FOR NOUDAL PREETS 9 opiate ad oc1-3m 934 F at. 0. AND ORG: QUESTION. re Norns Cond gtner information ‘by those cont plating the purchase of a BIANOor an ORGAN cheerfully given, ‘upon ocl-Sm O34 F st. a. w. Di |; SUPERB IN TONE: Defect ih porkmannbip:clofant in stee, ow i WOOD AND COAL ING PRICES FOR CASH 2 ig tage best enaltty, ‘White Ash Furnace Coal st Led Ash Chestnut Coal at Delivered in quantities to suit, cout ialtic personally fite all garments made tu hie BODY | G. T. Kees, TAILOR oco4m 414 OTH STREET. H. D. Bue IMPORTER AND TAILOR, the honor to inform that his NEW GOODS Jus: arrived. we. 1111 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. mhl7 EEL RAILS.” MAGNI. 2 DECEMBER 16, 188s. TRAINS LEAVE WASHINGTON FROM STATION, fowent SIXTH AND B STREETS, AS FOL- ny For Pittel the We ited FE ot daily, for Pittsburg and the Sleeper to Pittsburg, and Pitts. and p.m. On and mited Express of Pullman Parlor Cars, 9:40 a.m, daily, except Sunday, and 3:45 p. m. daily. with Dining Car. For Brooklyn, N. ¥., all through trains connect at Jer- sey City with boats of Brooklyn Annex, affording direct transfer to Fulton street, avoiding double ferriaze across New York City. For Philadelphia, 7:20, 8:10, 9-00, 11:00, and 11-40 4:10, 6:00.10, 10:00, ax 9:60, 11:40 a. m.. aa 9:50, 11:40, ), 7:40, 8:10 10:06, Pope's Creel except Sund: For Annapolis, 7:20.an4 9.00 am., 12:05 and 4:40 in daily, except Sunday. Suiidays, 9:00 & m, 210 pan. XANDRIA AND FREDERICKSBURG RATT WAY, AND ALEXANDRIA AND WASHINGTON RAILROAD. For Alexandria, 4 m.: 12:04 De Sunday at < 10:57'a. m.. », 8:05, and 10:05 p. mn, Accommodation fico, 7225 a. me. and 5:00 © P. mn. week days. For Richmond and the Sou 30, 10:57 a m. daily, 2 p.m. and information at the office, northeast cor ner of 13th street and Perneylvaniaavenue, and at ition, where orders can be “SEs. J.B. {a17)__ Gea P }O RAILROAD. fledt Dec. #th, 1888. ton from station corner of New Jersey Pas. Agent. Stations between Washincton and Balti- more, 5:00, 6:40. 8:30 a, m. 12:10, 6 11:30 Sundays, 8:30 p.m. leave " Balti: 0, 0D, 6 0. 6. 200, 4:10, For Annapolis, 6. Sunda) a 0 12:10 and ; ‘a pm. Leave An- 0, ban. ‘Sundays, ‘the Metropolitan Branch, 16:35, Pm, for principal stations only and 45:30 pam ve i train leaves Washington on Sunday at 1:15 Fn, MOPPINE at all” stations “on Metropolitan ranch. For Frederick, 110:10a.m., t4:35, 15:30 p.m. Sun- or 1:15 pan. . or Hagerstown. 10:10 a.m.. and ¢: ‘Trains arrive from Chi s pam; r and. oo p.m; from Pil Pm. PHILADELPHIA DIVISION. For Philadelphia and Wilminctou, daily, 8:15. m,. 0 from Cincinuwa ated St. Lav ttsbure 5 p.m. Buitet Parlor Cars oa tnt . Sleeping Car on the and at hotlsand rest. dices, 619 and 1351 CHAS. 0. SCULL, ‘a Gen. Pass. Arent. IEDMONT AIK I 2 3 for’ Was Gordonsville, Charlottesville, Lynchburg, ad Stations between Alexandria and Lynchburg, Roanoke, Bristol, Knoxville, Ki ‘New Or: mL, ns Ches. & Ohio Route, ville and Stations be: ‘ork te man Sleepers Montgomery to New Or- and Mann Boudoir Sleepers for Birmingham, Gree boro to Columbia and Augusta. Solid trains Washing- to Atlanta. Dues not counect i C. & O. route its ez) P. M--Daily, except Sunday, for Manassas, 5: strasbure and intermedinte stations. :30 P. M.—Western Express Datly for Warrenton, Gordonsville, Charlotiesville, Louisville, Cincinnati, Sleepers and Solid Trains Washington to Louisville; also for Lynchburg, Bristc jem} tock, and all’ southwestern poin! Throueh Pullman Sicepers Washington to Memphis without chai 11:00 P. M—Southern Express Daily for pare, Dauville, Ralescl Asheville, Char bia. Aik rm nta, Mont r. 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