Evening Star Newspaper, December 22, 1888, Page 4

THE EVENING STAR. WASHINGTON: saTURDaY. EVENING STAR bas the fullest Lecal Cirenlation of any Newspaper im the World. ‘When Congress sensibly determines to meet earlier or later, or bestof all to have practically eont:nuous sessions with voluntary recesses to sait convenience and the seasons, the custom- ary struggle over the question of adjourning for the holidays will be « thing of the past. A session beginning in December and ending in ‘March is so short that the interruption and lose of time due to the Christmas holidays are seri- ously felt. If the session were merely extended ‘until sn inauguration day on April 30th. some additional time would be gained. At some future date the law will probably cause the am sembling of anew House of Representatives soon after its election, will extend in some way the short somion oo thet tine may not be want }, if the disposition is present. to eo ituse- falter legislative purposes, and will follow « historical precedent and please the American people in their quadrennial pilgrimage to the capital by fixing April 30thas inauguration day. | a ‘The diplomatic representative of the Haytian insurgents, who has come to Washington to in- duce the United States to recognize the revo- Jutionary government, might have saved him- self tedious journey by reading a little his- tory. It was the indulgent attitude of the United States toward the subject of privateer- ing before the civil war which gave our Eng- lish cousins a feeling that they could prey = ity upon our shipping as soon as we mea oun ay where we could not defend it without imperiling more important interesta, ‘The dread that England or France might for- mally recognize the confederacy half-paralyzed our government at a most critical period in the war. We have learned our lesson. We are not interfering to any large extent in the domestic concerns of friendly powers. If we were, there are considerations which would turn our eyes across the Atlantic rather than in the direction of the Caribbean; agd. should we ever go south for a diplomatic extursion of that sort, Cuba Libre is more likely to engross our attention than the question whether the government of Legitime is more or less legitimate than that of his pugnacious rival. a ‘The recent debate in the House on the sub- Jeet of civil-service reform suggests that the incoming President will have better support for his sound views in respect to the civil service from his party in the legislative branch of gov- ernment than was given to the retiring Presi- dent by his party. ‘The attacks upon the merit system and advocacy of the spoils system came otly from the democrats in that discussion. With the republican Congressmen in harmony with his views the next President may be ex- pected to accomplish much in the removal of the subordinate offices from the category of political spoils, in cansing such offices to be se- cured and held solely through merit and ef- ficiency in the applicants, and in giving the na- tional capital, as a result of the discarding of the ‘‘clean-sweep” theory, a reasonably stable element of population in the force of govern- ment clerks, and a body of deserving public se-vants, with a reasonably certain tenure of office and of constantly increasing efficiency. soouiumatct themes Dre In view of the break-down of the Panama Canal company, and the temptation to France to push the enterprise in the interest of the numerous investors among its people, the oc- casion is considered timely for an indirect warning to France not to meddle officially in the project. The action of the Senate on Senator Edmunds’ resolution concerning the canal may be expected to farnish this warning. France is to be held to her pledge of non-in- tervention involved in M. Outrey’s note to our government, while the course of the republic im respect to the canal was undetermined, in which the admission was made that the Panama Canal company was and must remain simply a French corporation. It will interest a good many cities in the ‘United States to learn that the Missouri su- preme court has decided against the right of the city of St. Louis to fix the rates for tele- phone service by a company chartered by the state. There is, undoubtedly, a sound enough Principle of law behind this; but the rule be- ‘comes practically a dead letter if the city sees fit to resort to roundabout instead of direct methods to enforce its. control. There are Privileges which the municipal authorities alone can grant or deny, in the exercise simply of their inherent police powers; and the denial of these privileges until the company had re- duced its schedule of charges to reasonable figures and entered into some form of binding contract to maintain this schedule, could hardly fail to produce the desired result, —-———_ The name of Oliver Ditson, the veteran music publisher, who has just died, has been “familiar as a household word” for more than half acentury. He was a genial, kind hearted man and always ready to respond to any de- mand upon him by his friends. A story used tobe told how he once came to grief in this way by undertaking to say grace at the table of ‘@ country friend, when, after straggling through the bods of the prayer with considera ble success he could not for the life of him re- member how to end it, and in desperation finally concluded it, “Respectfully yours, Q. Ditson.” ——_—-_ Acable dispatch yesterday announced the ‘Upgrowth of a new phase of the ““drop-e-nickel- in-the-slot” mania in London, where a gaslight company proposes to furnish ‘ill to the poor at the rate of az heuw gash a.single burner for one penny. That is cheap gas, and no mistake, measured by the range of Prices on this side of the ocean. An single burner will consume about six cubic feet of gue in an hour. In six hours thirty-six feet will be burned, and, where this sells for an Eng- lish penny, the total cost of a thousand feet of gas would fall below fifty-six cents of our money, or considerably less than one-half the the citizens of Washington, and a little more than s quarter of what is charged in George- town! Here is an interesting comparison for Congress to study. But what we want in Washington is not so much cheaper gas as better gus. ————— Stanley is safe. Being « newspaper man he turns up ail right, and his precious African Fat emaminc poe The good news however, entircly relieve suspense regard to Emin. Osman Digna 4 Hy A Hg Ursin SARUARY Det TeX FoR CENT DrecoUNT FOR Cate ON OF BRFORB DELIVERY. ‘THIS DISCOUNT WILL BE ALLOWED ON EVERY ARTICLE IN THIS ESTABLISHMENT. YOU KNOW EVERYTHING NECESSARY FOR FURNISHING HOMES FROM CELLAR "TO ROOF, EXCEPTING CROCKERY, HARDWARE AND TINWARE,” ARE FOR SALE HERE. FURNITURE OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, CARPETS, AND RUGS OF ALL KINDS AND QUALI- TIES, UPHOLSTERY GOODS AND IN- TERIOR DECORATIONS OF ALL THE NEWEST AND BEST DESIGNS. BEDDING OF VARIOUS KINDS, &c., &e. ALL PRICES MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES, ‘W. B. MOSES & SON, CORNER 11TH AND F ST. X. DISCOUNT 10 PER CENT UNTIL JANUARY 1ST. RATED CHINA Lane Serap Alb crap Alou only found at BLU: CUP A! \UCER, 2c, ; ce oe 745 and 747 N. W. Boncuz OFFERS EVERY DESCRIPTION oF IMPORTED AND DOMESTIC STANDARD AND FANCY GOODS FOR THIS SEASON. ‘TOO MANY TO ESPECIALLY Qvorz. READ THE ADVERTISED LISTS oF OTHER HOUSES. MY PRICES ARE THE SAME AS THEIRS, OR Less. DEPOT OF SPRING LEAF TEA. 1326 F STREET. 422,24,26,28,31 UB ADVANTA‘ pee ay ES & EE | Kid Gloves are warrahted. jaa” 747 6th se. ‘aze-zet A Pirasasr Axo Acnreame SURPRISE for your Wife, Mother, Sister or Friend. One of our ELEGANT NEW HOME SEWING MACHINES. If you have an old one we will take it in part payment for the NEW HOME. SPECIAL DISCOUNT SALE on all of our Imported ‘Hand-painted and Embroidered Novelties. 10 per cent discount on our fine Mouchoir Handker- chief Cases. Superb fine Stamped and Embroidered ‘Linens, 10 per cent discount. A few more Baskets left at 20 per cent of our low prices marked on Baskets to close them out. OPPENHEIMER'S ‘Decorative Art Rooms, and Sole Agents for the light running NEW HOME Sewing Machines, al103m_ 514 Othe SPECIAL SIZE Froth Yoo Este crm gaat py J. Cc. Horcarmsox, eae THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D. Brace Saxs Ar Srrcuz Parces, ‘Having purchased to grest advantage a large lot of Faille Francaise, Gros Grains, Peau de Soiee and Benga- Unes\we are offering decided advantages in Superior $3. We guarantee the prices to be the lowest, and ask ‘an inspection and comparison, The prices are from 250. to 61 per yard less than ordinary prices ‘Handkerchiefs, Mufflers, Umbrellas, in great variety. All-wool Henriettas, 40 inches wide, at 50c. ‘Finest French Flannels reduc ed to 5c. ‘Dress Patterns in Great Variety. W. M. SHUSTER & SONS, 919 PENN. AVE. IN MAKING UP OUR ANNALS FOR THE PRESENT HOLIDAY SEASON WE HAVE VERIFIED THAT THE PEOPLE OF WASH- INGTON IN DEALING WITH PLAIN FACTS ‘HAVE ACCOMMODATED THEMBELVES TO ‘THE DEMANDS OF THE SEASON BY ACT- ING UPON OUR ADVICE QUGGESTED IN OUR SEASONABLE HINT. HUNDREDS AFTER MAKING THEIR WITH OUR EQUITABLE METHOD OF DEALING, AND FINDING A COMPLETE SATISFACTION IN EVERY PARTICULAR, DECLARE THE HERETOFORE INEXPLICA- BLE OONUNDEUM SOLVED! ‘WE CAX NOW, AFTER A THOROUGH AND COMPLETE TRIAL OF OUR EQUITABLE CREDIT SYSTEM, PROCLAIM TO THE PUB- LIC THAT OUR EFFORTS HAVE BEEN BROUGHT TO A LEAVING US THE HAPPY POSSESSORS OF ACONTENTED MIND. IN FUTURE, AS IN ‘THE PAST, WE PURPOSE TO METE OUT IMPARTIAL JUSTICE TO ALL, AS THE EXIGENCIES OF EACH INDIVIDUAL CASE MAY CALL FOR. UPON THE FOLLOWING HOUSEHOLD GOODS, WHICH COMPRISE OUB LINE: ROCKERS OF ALL DESCRIP- TIONS, FANCY TABLES, A COMPLETE LINE OF RUGS, ART SQUARES, LACE CUR- ‘TAINS, PARLOR OLOOKS, SIDEBOARDS, HAT-RACKS, WALNUT AND OAK EXTEN- SION TABLES, TOILET SETS, PARLOR AND BED-ROOM SUITES, CARPETS, STOVES, AND IN PACT EVERYTHING FOUND IX A ‘FIBST-CLASS HOUSEFUBNISHING STORE. BEMANN'S HOUSE & CASH AXD CREDIT FURNITURE AND CARPET HOUSE, 921 AND 023 SEVENTH STREET N.W. MASS. AVE: ats AND 636 uw Mas M. J. Hom, 1300 F STREET NORTHWEST. HAS ON HAND A LARGE LOT OF ARTIS- ‘Tio NOVELTIES FOR THE HOLIDAYS, AND WILL OFFER THE SAME AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES ON MONDAY. DECEM- BER 24, 1888. 22 Durox & Sraceum. ‘MEWS, WOMEN’S, AND CHILDREN'S SHOES ‘To be found in this city. ‘The leading festures of these shoes are COMFORT, DURABILITY, AND STYLE ‘And with the large stock to select from, are enabled ‘TO SUIT ALMOST EVERYONE WHO C ALLS. Gome very suitable CHRISTMAS PRESENTS Can be selected frem the many styles kept in all sizes ©., SAT 1d PER GENT EXTRA DISCOUNT IN ADDITION TO THE ALREADY BEDUCED PRICES 316 7TH 8T. N.W., ‘The Cheapest Place to Buy Your Christmas Presents. ae U py a gy pe eta ts gui leat Houmy Goona. STARTLING BARGAINS. CLEARING OUT BALANCE OF UNTRIMMED BASKETS AT COST. JOB LOT OF MANICURE SETS FROM 500. ‘TO $2; REGULAR PRICE $1 TO 4. GREAT BARGAINS IN HANDKERCHIEFS OF ALL KINDS. OUR SILK INITIAL HANDKERCHIEFS CANT BE MATCHED AT THE PRICE, JOB LOT OF PORTFOLIOS, FROM 10c, TO @1 RACH. TOILET SETS, ODOR CASES, AND NOV- ‘ELTIES IN GREAT VARIETY. FURS AND FUR TRIMMINGS, TABLE LINENS AND TOWELS, WORK BASKETS AND WORK BOXES. HOLIDAY PRESENTS FOR EYERYBODY. SASH RIBBONS, NECKWEAR, &o, CUTLERY, KNIVES AND SCISSORS, WAR- RANTED BEST RAZOR STEEL. SILK AND GLORIA UMBRELLAS, PLEASE SHOP EARLY AND AVOID THE CROWD. EEE co VY, Yitg885 BE og BRAY YH fez SS8= BoP MAK YW Hinsete 719 MARKET SPACE. 21 FRIDAY ANNOUNCEMENT. Initation is flattery—we count it a compliment when ourcompetitors copy our business methods. Hence ‘we welcome all to liberal space in Tux Stan. ‘But remarks aside—we come to-day to offer yous CHRISTMAS HAM AT 2c. A POUND Jess than former prices. They are » special lot care- fally selected andcured in the most delicate manner expressly for the Christmas Tuble—s luxury you can't afford to omit. WEISBADEN PRESERVES. Is there ANYTHING more delicious, and certainly nothing is more sightly and effective in appearance on the table than Fine Weisbaden Fruit displayed in a cut-glass dish. We offer in these goods BLOOD PEACHES, WHITE STRAWB' RRIES, WHITE CHERRIES, RED CHEB- RIES, RED STRAWBERRIES, APRICOTS, &c., AT 690. A JAR OB $7.90 A DOZEN!!! ‘French Peas, French Spinach, Mushrooms, Brussells Sprouts, French String Beans, as also Macedoene, aro ‘all indispensable just now. We have madea big cut om the regular price of these goods so as to help you ut as much as possible in keeping down your holiday expenses, Ourgrest sale of Preserved Ginger, Plum Pudding, Fruit Cake, Nuts, Raisins, Candy, Oranges, Figsandthe Uke (as announced in the Star the last few days) is pro- sgressing finely, and our entire stock is favorably com- ‘mented upon, both as to extent, quality, and prices, by all who visit our place of business. ‘No Potato Chips equal to ours can be had anywhere, ‘while our celebrated MANDHELING JAVA COFFEE ia probably the only GENUINE article of the kind ob- tainable here, ELPHONZO YOUNGS COMPANY, 419-3m 428 Ninth street northwest, Nor Onx “Tax Frown Tur Seer ess mother = and home Guring the coming Holidays, ‘717 16TH 8T. H.W. (Building of the National Safe Deposit Company) the pest, cosy, new Flower Store, where you Set ctmanen estee for Holiday Presents in the FLOWERS, FLORAL DESIGNS, AND PLANTS. An eodleas variety of ‘TANOY BASKETS, CENTER-PIECES, VASES, AND ‘STANDS, any of which when filled with beentiful and frgrant ‘Blowers and Pianta will bes. Great caze and attention given to orders for Mosoars Hamar “Sroaz Newer ‘Marking our prices low on Christmas Goods in ‘the beginning has hed the desired effect, and we have not been obliged to ‘Feduce prices to sell them. ‘We also puarantes the price of everything we sella indeed we always have; which means ‘that we will refund the money the next hour, Gay or week, if goods of squat quantity and ‘value can be bought cheaper elsewhere, « We make our prices low in order that the ‘Soods may find s ready sale and that customers ‘may get the best possible value for their money ‘atall times, ‘The Christmas trede has been unprecedent- edly successful, and, notwithstanding the large demands on our stock, it is yet in splendid con- dition as regarde assortment, and we are confi- dent that » tour of inspection through the store will prove a sure remedy for the ailment now 80 prevalent and known as “What shall I give? Be it useful, ornamental, or both combined, it ‘4s possible to select something that will be suit- ‘ble from our immense stock. Look at the grand. assortment of Ornamental Brics-brac. The ‘Swiss Music-Bozes, the Plush Cases, containing almost everything for the toilet, and the Hand- Zerchiefs, whew! Lot us say a few words about ‘these Nowhere else is there an. equal assortment; nowhere else are the stocks confined strictly to Pure Linen, and nothing Dut Linen, and nowhere else are better values to be obtained. We bought largely and direct from the very source of the Pure Linen Hand- kereblef supply. GRAND CHANCE IN HANDKERCHIEFS, We have the Handkerchiefs, and the trade of the past week proves conclusively that cus ‘tomers appreciate buying All Pure Linen Hand- kerehiefs at prices usually charged for linen- mized. All-Linen Handkerchiefs are doubly as durable and wash whiter and whiter. Linen- mixed washes yellow and wears into slits; the linen way being the stronger and the cotton ‘way the weaker. Which will you buy? Here are a few bargains selected at random: 200 dos. Children's All Pure Linen Hem- stitched Handkerchiefs, all White and with fancy borders. Only 106. each. 150 dos. Ladies Pure Linen Embroidered 250 dos. Ladies’ White All Linen Hematitched Handkerchiefs. Three for 250. Ladies’ White All Pure Linen Hemstitched ‘Handkerchiefs, 2-inch hem, hand-worked let- ters, Only 25c. each. Grand value, 200 dozen Men's All Pure Linen Hemstitched Handkerchiefs, plain white and a great variety of attractively colored borders. Only 120, each, ‘Men's White All Pure Linen Hemstitched Handkerchiefs, 2-inch hem. Only 18c, each, sixfor $1. Best of all bargains, ‘Men's White All Pure Linen Hemstitched “Initial” Handkerchiefs, hand-worked Jetters, Jsundered and unlsundered—the latter being little finer. Only 20c. each, six for $1.50. SILK MUFFLERS REDUCED. ‘Large Pure Silk Muffers in rich brocades and Persian stripes, in cream and a great variety of attractive high colors, Reduced to $1. Thisis sthird less than these have ever before been offered, (First floor; rear of elevators.) TURCOMAN CURTAINS. Rich and besutiful Turcoman Curtains at $12.50, $15, $16. and $19 per pair. Turco- mans as low as $2 per pair, (Fourth floor.) BRIC-A‘BRAG. ‘Hungarian Ware, in Vases, Pitchers Card- Receivers, Jardiniers, Bost-shapes, Fruit Dishes, Flower Pieces, Crown Pieces and a hun- dred quaint and beautifal shapes that add so ‘much to the adornment or finishing toa room, 81.25 to $35. Teplitz Old Ivory, in Busts, Heads, Jardiniers, Figures, Vases and a thousand odd shapes, for ‘mantel and table decorations. 6234 to 75e. ‘Venitian Glasaware, in Card-Receivers, Vases, Pitchers and innumerable other quaint and original shapes, equally as useful as orna- mental. $2.75 to $22. Bohemian Glassware, artistic shapes in Jugs, Pitchers, Vases, Card-Receivers, &c., with varl- ous colored stone settings, $1.75 to 318. English Jeweled Glassware, English Tapes- try, Royal Worcester, Imported Garnet Ware, English Adderly Ware, ke. Sutauma Cracker Jars and Rich pieces, in highly artistic and beautiful carvings and in- tricate decorations. 3 to $12. ARTISTIC JAPANESE SCREENS. We have the largest and finest assortment of ‘Japanese Screens in the city. We know whereof we speak. Look around, and then come in and inspect our liné, And—we almost forgot to say it-the best intrinsic values. Japanese Screens, in dozens of styles, colors and decorations. $1 to 824. Moorish Grill and Japanese Fret-work Screens, in all the popular woods, unmounted, and mounted with ilk panels, $8.50 to 824.50 each. «Fourth floor.) PRESENTS FOR MEN. 200 dozen Men's Scarfu at 25 and 50c. each. 150 dozen Men's All Pure Linen Colored Borlered Hemstitched Handkerchiefs, which ‘were manufactured to sell at $4.50 per dozen. ‘We bought them at asscrifice and shall offer them as @ special holiday attraction at 25c. cach. 100 dozen Men's All White and Fancy Sus- penders. Only 26c. per pair. ‘Men's Sterling Silver Mounted Canes, in & great variety of designs, and in all the popular woods, 250. to $3.75 each. Cheap! Few more Men's Velvet Smoking Jackets, in Garnet and Seal Brown. $15 .and $19 each. Gtgantic assortment of Umbrellas, in every conceivable design of handles, in a great variety ‘of wood sterling silver,and gold mountings of exceeding beauty. $1.50 to $20, * (Men's door: 1013 F st.) EXTRA VALUES IN GLOVE?, ‘Theee represent all that the several prices can can be bought, but not here, 100 doz, Ladies’ 4-Button Fine Real Kid Gloves, in Black and Lightand Dark Tan shades. Only $1 per pair. 100 dos, Ladies’ 4-Button Suede Gloves, em- roidered on the back in Black and Self Colors, ‘narrow stitching. Only 81 per pair. 100 doz. Ladics’ &-Button Length Biarrits Gloves, in Black, Tans, and Browgs, Only $1 per pair. 100 dos. Misses’ 4-Button Suede Gloves, em- Droidered back, Tan and Brown shades, Only 81 per pair. EIDER DOWN SOFA PILLOWS, DOWN. ‘We have just received an invoice of Chints- covered Rider Down Sofs Pillows, which we shall offer at the same prices heretofore asked for the Muslin-covered grade. ‘Size, 18 inches square, only $1.25 each. ‘Size, 20 inches square, only $1.75 each. ‘These are the best values ever offered in Rider ‘Down Sofa Pillows. ‘Here are a few epecial drtvee for Monday: 100 Satin Damask Dinner Cloths, extra qual- ity end in entirely new patterns, Gize 2 by 246 yards, only €2 each. Waar To Give Fos Xius (Second Floor.) A Christmas greeting to relatives and friends in the language of the world’s best poeta, ‘Thousands of Cards at 2, 3, 5, 7 and 10 cents, iden- tical to those at stationery stores at more than double the prices, CHRISTMAS BOOKS. (Second floor.) Principally for Children are our books, but here is ‘an illustration of cheapness and worth: Longfellow's ‘works, 8 vols.. reduced from $7.50 to $4.50. We won't keep books after Christmas, hence books at and below cost on Monday. STATIONERY. (Second floor.) Gold Pens, Pencils, &c.; latest novelty Writing Paper, and, for more modest presents, 1,000 pretty Fancy Boxes containing paper and envelopes, only 8, 10, 15, 18, 20 and 25. a box. Stationers’ would be from 25c. to $1; and the chances are you'd rather pay the lighter prices. “Jt must be good,” you'd say to yourself, juloid, artistically hand- Painted. To be found in lace department. Near door of 1117 Penn. ave, PRETTY LITTLE NOTHINGS, and decorated Corncobs, colored prettily with ribbons; aring to hang it up by. A thermome- ter you'll find, too; and all this for only 50c. Hand Mirrors, 50c. to $1.50. ‘All good plate-glass, andelaborate handles and backs tothe more expen- aive ones, Gold and Silver Smoker's Sete, tray and3 pieces, for 39. You may have seen about town at 50c. TOILET AND MANICURE CASES. Plush and Leather Cases containing Toilet Articles for men, women, children, rnd even the baby. 10 per cent off the marked prices of every case in stock, which includes, of course, those mentioned below. Shaving-Cases @1, $4, and $5. ‘Man's Plush Case, containing Shaving and Toilet Articles for only 86.75. eatin-lined, with Florence Imitation Leather Cases, Brush and Comb, for 50c. ‘Man's Leather Cases, containing Three Brushes and Comb, for $1.50 and up in price to $12.98 for Real Alligator Traveling Cases, filled with best English Razors and every requisite toilet article. Ladies’ Manicure Cases, from 50c. to $10 each, and Undoubtedly the finest variety in town. Ladies’ Plush Toilet Cases, containing 15 articles (toilet and manicure) for only 88.75. Ladies’ Besutifui Gold Plush Case, with blue silk Mning and amber toilet articies ( pieces), only 810.75. Ladies’ Case, with 5 pieces, for only $6.75. E2™ Tho 10 percent discount considerably reduces above prices, ‘THE PALAIS ROYAL SUGGESTIONS THAT MAY HELP TO BRIGHTEN ONE'S HOME. ‘The older folks will appreciate the following and 20 ‘will the younger couples just starting on » life-time togethet. Journey . IMPORTED POTTERY. To appreciate Japanese ware may require a cultured. taste, but who is blind to the beauty of the Royal Worcester and English Tapestry Vases, Pitchers, &c., from $3 to 810 for these, and from 15c. to @17 for Japanese ware in s hundred and one queer shapes. 10 percent off the price you will see marked on each article if you call Monday, between 8and 11. m,1 to and 5:30 to 10p. m. CAMEO GLASS WARE. ‘This beautiful ware comes in delicate neutral shades and is (apparently) hand-painted in the most lovely. floral designs, Vases, Pitchers, Rose Jars, &.,in all shapes and sizes. Prices, 18c., 25c., 40c., 65c. and $1 each. Let not the prices deceive. They are less than half the proper prices, because we closed out the manufacturer's entire stock of 2,500 pieces. That was ten daysago. We have still remaining 400 pieces. DRAPERIES FOR FURNITURE. India Silk Scarfs, in all shades, with ends of bolting cloth,on which are flowers, etc., hand-painted, finished 0. ‘The Figured India Silk Scarfs are $1.50, >a are those of plain colors and hand-painted, Cloth Persian Scarfs are of subdued but artis- tic combination colors, 50c.; those with ailk tassels in- stead of fringe, 68c. AT 19c. EACH, Persian Scarfs in Oriental colorings, made resplendent with Gold and Silver Tinsel. Were itnot fora large and fortunate purchase these scarfs ‘would be 50c. instead of 19. each, Extra-long Persian Table Scarfs and extra-size Cov- ers $1.35, $1.68, 82.68, 83. ‘Mats to match, for small tables, 390, Oriental Chenille Covers, new colorings, $2 each. ‘Very large Silk Plush Table Covers, with border and very deep fringe, $8. Piano size @15. Art shades in Velour Covers, 15 yards equare, only $3.98. For the library or ‘room. YE ANCIENT LOOKING-GLASSES. To brighten a corner of the room or to ornament the 81.68 each. Like the above, but with two sconces, for $2.50: those with three sconces 8: each. Some in fancy shapes are very odd and beautiful The mirror seems to rise from * ground of flowers in one style, and another is of fan shape, with very mas- ive brass frame, Prices $2.75 to $5.° ART CLOCKS AND LAMPS. e ‘The “Ansonia” Clocks are kept at all the Jewsiry Stores. We have them at 20 per cent below Jewelers Prices. 83e, for the humble but relisble Nickel Clock for the servants’ room, and up to $45 for the grand piece for the parlor. 810 Lamps for 96 and $7, because we won't keep them after Christmas. OXYDIZED SILVER Ci ONLY 250. EACH. “Trash.” you'll say; but why should you. when they are advertised by the “Palais Royal?” We can write truly: THEY ARE WORTH NEARER $1 than 25 centa, FRAMES Aux Boots Brow Coer. ‘Healthy, cheerful reading and pictures, ‘THE BEST OF ‘pls ‘Twenty per cont below last week's prices. ‘That means we are closing out below cost. DANCING SHOES FOR THE Bors. Patent-leather Oxfords that were @2.20 are now @1.50 and 91.35, and the emaller sizes for children are @1.25 instead of ¢1.62. ‘MOROCCO SLIPPERS FOR BOTS. ‘Those that were $1.50and 1.20 are now @1.25 and @1. Can you get such slippers elsewhere, even at @1.20 and 61.507 ‘THE PaLals ROYAL WHAT TOGIVE THE MEN. A Tollet or Shaving Case filled with serviceable as well as handsome toilet articles is © good present. Such are those we write of in the list of presents headed “Toilet Case.” WHAT BETTER THAN A SCARF? ‘Wholesale quantities and a ingle scarf at wholesale Price. The entire stocks of two manufacturers. AT 250. EACH—Satin-Lined Silk Knot Scarfs in all desirable shades and figures. We offer the lot as they came from the manufacturer, and you'll find many of the scarfs worth 50c. AT 300. EACH—Silk Knot Scarfs of identical ma- terial and styles to {hove offered all over town at 50c. AT 500. EACH—Bulky Puff Scarfs—“The Glsd- stone” they are called. These are the latest style English Scarfa, and are shown in the windows of the ‘very exclusive men’s furnishing stores, When you ‘ak the price you'll be asked $1 and @1.50 for these @uplicates of ours, AT ¢1 EACH—Fisk, Clark & Flagg's holiday nov- elty Scarfs, We needn't tell you as high as $2 apiece 4s generally asked for these. SCARF PINS AND SLEEVE BUTTONS. ‘Some real gold, some imitation; all besutiful. Prices, 19c. to $10. Qualities at prices that will as tound you on comparison with the Jewelers’. ALL MEN WANT UMBRELLAS. ‘We offer for Monday the same special prices as quoted for to-day: $1.50 quality “Gloria” Umbrellas for $1.20. $2.48 quality “Gloria.” with oxidized, burnish and plain ailver bandles, for 82.20. tzu ‘Men's solid-gold-handle Umbrellas for 1. 4 FINE ENGLISH HAIR BRUSH. 10 per cent off the prices marked on our late impor- tation of hair brushes. You may pay from 50c. to 82.50 and get » bargain at the extreme or intermediate SUSPENDERS FIT FOR THE GODS. ‘In glass-top boxes, Satin Suspenders, plain and em- Droidered, $1 to 85 a pair. LATEST STYLE LONDON MACINTOSHES. ‘Men's feather weight rubber coats for €4.25, instead of $4.98, which is the regular price. Those looking like Scotch tweed for 84.98, instead of $5.68. MEN'S SHOES FOR EVENING WEAR. Potent Leather Oxfords that were @2.50 are now $1.75. All Fancy Slippers at 10 per cent discount. HANDEERCHIEFS FOR THE MEN, ‘The best 1234. and 25c. Linen Handkerchiefs in the “7; OUR OWN IMPORTATIONS. Large size Japanese Silk Hannkerchicfs. with hand ‘embroidered initials, for 30c. Those with fancy col- oren borders 3for $1. These are the two best bar- gains of our enormous stock, THE PALAIS ROYAL'S SUGGESTIONS FOR A X-MAS PRESENT TO A LADY. First, the ever-popular Handkerchiefs. The lovely real Duchesse Lace works of art from €1 to $10. Quaintly beautiful Jap. Silk Novelties from 25c. to Bleach. The finest of French Linen hand-embrd Handker- chiefs from 35c. to $5. ‘The most wonderful variety and the best of pure ‘Linen Handkerchiefs at 1230. and 25c. in this city. PLUSH TOILET CASES. ‘The new fittings of amber, oxidized silver and ivory are beautiful. See another paragraph for descriptions. FURS ARE ALWAYS ACCEPTABLE. Real Monkey Muffs at $4.68. Imitation ones at, All kinds of best Furs at half furriers’ prices. FANS FOR THE THEATER, ‘The best $1 Fan in this town. Real Ostrich Feather Fans for $1.50. Nearly fifty styles of Gauze Fans at $2, and many novelties up in price to 845. JEWELRY IS NEVER NOT WANTED. JEWELRY. —Without question, the lanest variety in this city of Sterling Silver, Real Ainber, Real Shell, 14 Also imitations of above, Watches, Hair Ornaments, and other Adornments for Ladies at nearly half Jewelers’ prices, as we'll demon- strate, LACE AND OTHER NECKWEAR, In the department near to door of No. 1117 Penn- sylvania avenue you will find a thousand pretty things of lace and silk. Can invest from §1 to $16 econom- seally and profitably. “P. R.” GLOVES, OF COURSE. When « lady or gentleman, miss or boy, receives “Palais Royal” Gloves as a present they know they are Receiving the best Gloves. The name “Palais Royal” stamped inside is a guarantee, EVERY PAIR WARRANTED, #0 that should the Gloves split or be of wrong size or shade or style NEW. GLOVES WILL BE CHEERFULLY AND PROMPTLY GIVEN. Thus can you safely buy “Palais Royn!” Gloves for presents without knowing for certain the A SEAL OR OTHER WRAP. 10 per cent off the marked prices, Not for s few broken lots, but for choice of entire stock. Seal Plush Wraps of every description. Cloth Ragians, etc., of every description. maay Se Green, ot every description, ‘Holiday Robes de Chambre of every description. Children’s Ulsters of every description. 627 You may remember we reduced the prices last week. The 10 PER CENT DISCOUNT brings these goods BELOW COST. (Continued below.) ‘Some prices specially reduced for Monday: ‘25c. quality Embossed gud Seal Purses for 190. Antelope Skin Pocketbooks, dyed in all colors, $1.50 t0 96.75 each. Chatelaine Bags of Velvet, ailver trimmings, $3010. = Leather Writing Tablets, $1.75 to 94.50. 19c. quality Real Leather Purses, for 7c. Hand Satchels, 50c. to $6.70 each. ‘Card Cases and Purses, 25c. to $16 each. A DRESS PATTERN 18 GOOD. A Wor Asovr BOYS aXD CHILDREN'S CLOTHING SATURDAY 18 PREEMINENTLY cur DREN'S DAY IN THE CLOTHING BUM- ‘RESS, AND WE MARE SPECIAL PREPARA. ‘TIONS FOR THEM ON THAT DaY. OUR LINES OF THEIR GOODS ARF FULL. AND COMPLETE, AND THERE 18 NO STORE IN THE CITY IX WHICH THB STOCK I8 AS NEW AND FRESH as IB OURS. NO TWO OR THREE YEAR GLD sTocg, BUT ALL OF THE LATEST NEW YORE STYLES. AT THE REDUCED CASH PRICES WHICH WE HAVE PUT UPON OUR Goops UNTIL JANUARY 1, YOULL FIND BED. TER BARGAINS HERE THAN AT ANT OTHER STORE IN WASHINGTON. OUR CAPE-OVEROOATS FOR BOYS FROM 5 YEARS OLD TO 18, AND OUR VEST SUITS, FROM 10 TO 16 YEARS, ARE SPECIALLY STYLISH AND CHEAP. EB BARNUM & CO, az1 931 PENNSYLVANIA AVE, Smmxmenz & Soxs, 1237 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. THINGS YOU CAN BUY. ALASKA SEALSEIN, long and short, WRAPS. SEAL PLUSH SACQUES, JACKETS, SHORT WRAPS, Plain aud Trimmed, MUFPS, BOAS and CAPES. Fresh Supply MON- KEY SETS. Gentlemen's HATS, SEAL CAPS. FUR MUFFLERS and GAUNTLETS. Everything in the Latest Fashion from Youmamg Knox, New York, and H. Heath, Loudon. Gentlemen's WALKING CANES, Silver and Gold Beads, PRESENTATION UMBRELLAS. Don't fail to see our Umbrellas, for Ladies and Gen- emen, iu Silver, Gold and Natural Sticks. BH. STINEMETZ & SONS, azn 1237 Penna. ave.. through to G. G. Corswe & Sows PRICE-LIST. HUYLER’S, WHITMAN'S, MATLLARD’S AND SLAB. SON'S CELEBRATED MIXED CANDIES, ABOVE CANDIES IN FANCY BOXES. NEW MIXED NUTS. EXTRA FINE, 6 pounds, #1, Goop s- a. RICHARDSON & ROBBINS’ PLUM PUDDING, ONE POUND. Two * THREE“ Four “ RAISINS—EXTRA FINE. 150 BOXES LONDON LAYER RAISINS, 160. pap pound. 50 BOXES FINE DEHESA, 30c. per pound. 50 BOXES FINEST DEHESA, :85c, per pound 200 BOXES COOKING RAISINS, FLORIDA ORANGES, PER DOZEN, 250. - 8 B50. MANDARINS, per dozen, 300, MANDARINS, per dozen, 400, TANGEKINS, per dozen, 40c, TANGEKINS, per dozen, 500. LADY APPLES, perfect. 250 Bola, MALAGA GRAPES, per pound 10c, 90a and 30c. MINCE MEAT. GORDON & DILWORTEYS, lange Jars, @1.2u, McMECHEN’S, large jars, @1.20. CAMPBELLS, large jars, #1. CAMPBELL'S, bucketa, 750. GOOD “HOMEMADE,” per pound, 10a, SWEET CIDER, per gallon, 250. BOILED CIDER (“‘Shaker's”), per gallon, 808, SWEET CATAWBA, per gallon, 5c. DRY CATAWBA, per gallon, 95¢. (CLARET, per gallon, 5c. THE FINEST N OF GOODS IN THR PRODUCTIO! UNITED STATES. MISS CLARK'S HOME-MADE CAKES, THE FINEST MADE. ALMOND, 750. RAISIN MASE, 750, ANGEL FOOD, 60c, SNOW-FLAKE, 750, DELICIOUS, 600. ORANGE, 750. CHOCOLATE, 750, POUND, 750, ICE CREAM, 750. WALNUT, 750,