Evening Star Newspaper, December 20, 1889, Page 8

LOCAL MENTION. The Weather. FORECAST TILL EIGHT A.M. SATURDAY. For the District of Columbia, Maryland, Delaware, and West Virginia, warmer, and light rain, followed by colder northwesterly winds by Saturday morning; cold wave in West Virginia, Go to C. Exeex’s Soxs for Bermuda onions, new potatoes, new beets, cauliflower, egg plants, Burr artichokes,string beans, green peas, Brus- sels sprouts and Boston headed lettuce; also, house tomatoes, cucumbers, mushrooms, grapes, chervil, chives, tarragon, mint and du- cette. C. Encet’'s Soxs, 590 Center market (Sth-street wing Pact E. Wins’ gold fountain pen, @2, at ‘Mans Cassipr's, 1432 Bor Your Sox a safety bicycle at R. Gorv- scaxrp's, 1007-1009 F st. n.w. Special prices. All machines warranted. Aut the latest pictures at Veznnorr’s, 916 end 411 7th st., and 1221 Pa. ave. Wrrom's, 509 9th. A good creamery butter, .; better one, 25¢.; 3 Ibs. lard, 25c.; 4 cans i 3 lima beans, 25c.; 3 .; Toast beef. $ and 10c.; pork, 10c.; fancy turkies; best celery; mince meat; elegant line best canned and bottled good fruits; groceries; preserves, in fact, anything wanted for the table. Svoan will go cheap tomorrow at the open- ing. Svoan House. 731 7th st. Finst Graxp Orexixe or tHe SvcaR Hovss, ‘731 7th st. December 21——Saturday— -December 21, Grand special presents to be distributed to our tea and baking powder customers, Read the list. 1,000 fancy motto cups and saucers, 500 chil- dren's toy dinner sets, 1,000 fancy majolica or- namented pitchers, 1,000 decorated nappies, all styles, 1,000 decorated plates. We didn't forget the gentlemen: 1,000 mustache eups, 1,000shav- ing cups, 500 gentlemen’s whisk broom holders, Sucan House, 731 7th st. Water coro tels, framedand unframed, at Veznuorr’'s, 1221 Pa, ave, and 916-411 7th st, Tuat 50c. Nighr Lamp and the 75c. larger lamp, also the reflector $1.50 lamp, together with the 22.75 Rochester lamp, or the $3.50 tie gas standard, make a neat present. Phe 7c. lamps are very decorative and with shade to match. How willa hall lantern or a chandelier, $2.25 to $10, suit for a permanent present? Very neat hall lamps to suspeud from ceiling can be had for $1.50, $2.26 or $2.75. Library lamps $1.75, $2.25, &c. Any style lamp or gas fixture and many handsome pres- ents. C. A. Muppran, 1206 F st. Discoust o 15 Pex Cext on Atty Hormar Goops. ; 500 plush rockers and ouk and cherry cabi- Bets, music stands, easels, &c. Store open until 9 p.m. Wasn. B. Wittiams, Furniture, carpets and upholstery, 317 7th street, corner D street northwest, ‘Tue largest line of framed pictures at Vexr- Rorv’s, 916-411 7th st. and 1221 Pa, ave, Tue Exvevatioy oF tut HANDKERCHIEF. from the commonplace to the artistic is strik- ingly illustrated by our line of 25c. bordered handkerchiefs, ch one a work of art, - One Price, Tth and D, Curarest Caxpy im Washington, D. C., at im) |, 1810 7th at. nw, 9, 11, 13, 18 and 25 cents per pound. Estublis! i841, Cakes of all kinds on hand and to order. = Wives, &c., for the holidays. Superior qual- ity at lowest prices, Wat. Mvenceises, 916 and 915 Sth st. ow. Sarvnpay, 11 .u., 100 Christmas lamps at Tuos. Dowxtye's, llth st. and Pa. ave. (oppo- ite SraR). Souetuine New—a sugar house opening. 731 th st, Hemrver’s, 453 Pa. ave. dust Ix. We are in receipt of the very best quality of ladies’ 4-button castor gloves in every size and color, Best goods mai Lovvue Gove Co., 514 9th st. nw. Pantagraras, California Por: wine, 0c. Pleasant Valley Catawba wine, 25c. qt. ?. 2. Witson, 934 7th st. mw. Mansmmatrows, caramels, almonds, and er. walnuts. J. W. Kurrzar & Buo., confectioners, ‘G11 7th st Pact E. Winrs' gold fountain pen, $2, at Casstpy's, 14: ¥ t, 405 11th st mw. Mip-Season Marx Dows. Don't fai! to see the suits and overcoats we've reduced to $14.85? Esemay Rros., 7th and E, Manufacturing Clothiers and Tailors, Soup 14kt. American stem-winder, $23.50— warranted, at BR. C. Hives & Co., 525 9th st. now, Picrore Frames to order, 1427 Pa. ave. n.w. Rarrax axp Pivst Kockens for Christmas Lyme at Juzius Laysscnen’s old store, 315 ith st., at cost. Aut Sizes of safety bicycles, of best make, at R. Gorpscuar’s, 1007-1009 F st. nw. Prices guaranteed to be the lowest. Esonavrxas and etchings of all kinds at Veen- Borr’s, 1221 Pa. ave. and ¥'6-411 7th st, Wnuene to Buy Diamonvs.—Elegant solitaire @iamond rings from $10 to $25, positively the best value offered. - A pair karat solitaire ear rings, $50. A pair 1*¢-kerat solitaire ear rings, $75, A pair 2-karat solitaire ear rings, $110. A pair 3},-karat solitaire ear rings, $235. Above warranted Pa stones and extra- ordinary values. K. Hannts & Co., 432 7th st, Wasarxctos DuesseD Bee’, go to Jno. R. Kerry, Centerwarket, 9th s*. wing, tomorrow. Crear Toys, sugar toys, apples, rings, canes, and mixed nuts. J. W. Rcrrert & Buo., confec- tioners, 711 7th st. Te Cuearest Fvex in the market is Joussox Buos., Exclusive Agents, ington gus light company’s coke. Tanrracity Saion Hats for ladies just re- received, Price 32 Witterr & Rvory, Hatters and Furriers, w5 Penna. ave. Brrore You Bry your carpets and furniture gee W. H. Hoeke’s stock and get his prices. . Visrr the Empire Carpe ning Works, 51-685 Masa. ave. n.w. ‘Telephone 787-2 Brx Your Coaz, Coke and Wood from Joun- sox buotuxus, the leading firm im the Dis- trict, ‘Tue largest line of moldings at Veznuorr’s, 411 and 916 7th st end 1221 Pa, ave, Banoaiys rx Lace Curtatns asp Portienes, Nottingham lace curtains from €1 to $7. Tambourd lace curtains, $6.75 to $50, 10 per cent discount, €25 portieres for @15. 40 silk pinsh portieres for $18, ‘Three-panel bamboo screen frames, @7 and @8, less 10 per cent discount. Wasu. B. Writrams, $17 7th street northwest. _W.8. Fismen, florist, 1425 Pa ave. ow. Dow’r Fart to Sxe the musical holiday pres- ents at cut prices at G. L. Winw & Buos’., 709 street northwest. Five Prorunes, art room, 1427 Pa, uve, n.w. Great Kepvers in boys’ safeties at K. Gowpsenurp’s, 1007-1009 Fst. nw. All ma- warranted, Brvoux Berixe your Christmas presents visit Jvuxivs Laxsuvucn’s closing-out sale at his old store, 315 7th st. Faas Joussos, restaurant, 405 1th st. mw. We've ay Exgoaxr line of liveries from $15 up. E1szaay Buos., 7th and E. F. F. ¥.—First family victuallers ke = corn, only 10e. a can, ($1.10 8 doz.) Trade suppl yy Epwanp MAauxexy, Baltimore, Md. —_— THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D. C., LOCAL MENTION. ——a Surana axp Jaraxese Rvs at Cost. Wasw. B. Wriitams, : 817 7th street northwest. Best five-frame body brussels, 90c. per yard. Best ten-wire tapestries, 65e, per yard. Best quality extra super ingrain, 50c. per yd. ash. B. Wituiams, 817 7th street northwest. Great Banoatxs in boys’ safety bicycles at R. Gotpscmanip’s, 1007-1009 F st. n.w, Eves, display of small picture els at vere 816 and 411 7th st. Veenuorr’s, 1221 Pa. ave. Sucar Sxizcr Your Purszst Tomorrow. Hovsg opening, 731 7th st. We Have Dereumrxep To Repvce our stock of carpets by selling a large portion at and less than manufacturer's prices, 2,000 yards of Moquette carpet, price $1.50, reduced to $1.20 per yard. 2,500 yerds of body Brussels carpet. prices $1 and ¥1.25, reduced to 76e. and 90c. per yard, 1,500 yards Wilton vel- vet carpet, price $1.25, reduced to Wc. per yard. 3,000 yards tapextry Brussels carpet, prices We. aud $1, reduced to 70c. per yard. 00 yards of tapestry Brussels carpet, prices 60¢, and 75c., reduced to 45c. per yard. 1,200 yards best ingrain carpet, price 75c., reduced to 50c, peryard, 500 yards ingrain carpet, price 50c., reduced to 35c. per yard. 1,000 hassock or foot stools at 25c. each. bugs and mats reduced in same proportion, W. B. Moses & Son, Furniture, Carpet and Upholstery Establisb- ment, Cor, 11th and F streets northwest. Asntorrre Exoravinas, 50c., 1427 Pa, ave.n.w Srgcrat Prices on boys’ sifety bicycles at R. Goipscumip’s, 1007-1009 F st. new. All bi- cycles warranted. Have You s Watcu to Buy?—Gents’ solid gold American stem-winders, Waltham or El- gin, $25. Ladies’ size, same kind, $20, Gents’ solid 14-karat gold, ditto, $40. Ladies’ solid 14-karat gold, ditto, $25, Fine Howard watches worth $100 at $75, Solid silver stem winders, $5. R. Hannis & Co., 432 7th st. Guace Frurts, fine chocalates, bon bons, and fine mixtures, J.W. Rurrert & Buo., 711 7th st. Goops Must Go Tuts Werx.—An opportunity to buy a Christmas present cheap in plush and rattan rockers at JuLivs LansBunGu'’s old store, 815 7th st. Notnve Detionts Us More Than when we can please the public, and surely our $14.85 sale of suits and overcoats in mid-season will please you. EiseMAN Bros., 7th and E, Manufacturing Clothiers and Tailors. Qveny.—Did you ever see anyone who did not like pictures? I think not, therefore I ad- vise you to buy pictures for holiday presents, See the choice line of water colors and pastel paintings, etchings, photographs, picture frame mouldings, &c., at the art room of Bo- litha J. Laws, 1427 Pa, ave. n.w. CONDENSED LOCALS. Walter J, Willard has been elected treasurer of the Business Men's club. The Kev. Chas. F. Sontag, formerly pastor in the Reformed church, will be ordained to the deaconate according to the Episcopal order next Sunday morning at the Church of the Ascension. Mr. Sontag will most probably re- main in this city and assist in the services at the Holy Cross chapel. near Dupont Circle, Yesterday Campbell Carrington was ap- pointed administrator of the estate of Morris Snowden, one of the men killed near Bennings on Saturday night last. In the care of Sanford Lewis aguinst the Washington and Georgetown railroad company, in which a verdiet for $1,000 was given plaintiff a few days since, a motion for a new trial been filed by defendant. “From what books have you learned the was the bess of discussion at the meeting of the Carroll Institute last evening. At the annual meeting of members of the Fourth Presbyterian church last night Robt. 8. Jordan, Dr. D. McFarlan and Thoa, McGill were elected ruling elders. About 12:30 o'clock last night burglars made an attempt to enter the office of 8. Emery, Ist and B streets northwest, by cutting the window slats, but they were frightened off by Sergeant Falvey and Otticer Estes, Mr. Jacob H, Reisinger sends $5 to Tne Stan office for the benefit of the Poor Children's Christmas Club, _——S Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been issued by the clerk of the court to James Nelson and Annie B. Rose; R. W. Cooper and Annie Moton; Chas. L. Strother and Lucy L. Inloes: Richard R. Harris and Ella J. Neal of Leesburg; Morris Wright and Julia Kenney; Joshua Barnes of Prince George county, Md., and Hattie Camp- bell; John H. Shaw and Lydia J. Ray; Wm. Falls of Great Falls, Md., and Sarah A. Beach of Chain Bridge, D.C. ———— Death of William H. Burrows. Mr. William H. Burrows, a well-known plate printer, died Wednesday night at his residence, 1813 9th street, after an illness of ten days, ‘The funeral will take place Sunday afternoon. Mr. Burrows was well known among plate printers all over the country, His brother is Officer Frank Burrows, seventh precinct, a Not Under the Pawnbroker’s Law. The case of Aaron Strauss, charged with being an unlicensed pawnbroker, heretofore referred to in Tue Star, was heard in the Police Court yesterday afternoon. The allega- tion was that the defendant loaned money on chattel mortgages. The court held that such Joans did not come within the provisions of the law and acquitted Mr. Strauss, ae ae Opening Temperance Barrels. | The 4th-street M.E. Sunday school gospel temperance society held a concert lust evening, the occasion being the opening of temperance barrels, The program consisted of recitations by Misses Bertha Mahoney, May Bohannon, Hes- ter Gordon, Martha Gothwaite, Maurie Berke- ley, Lizzie Dunn, Eva Coveal and Master ‘Theo. Sloat; a reading by Prof. Jewell, and solos by Dr. Hensley and Miss Dement. ’ The barrels containing 220 were opened, and each scholar whose barrel contained $1 received a Christmas present. The president of the soci- ety, T. B. Stahl, gave each one an orange, Twelve signed the pledge. —— The Police Ball at Edel’s Hall. ‘The police officers of the first precinct gave their second annual ball last evening at Edel’s hall, Major Moore, Capt. Austin and Night In- spector Pearson looked in fora while. Lieut. Amiss with Miss Amiss opened the ball and the dancing was continued until a late hour. Tae floor committee was an efficient one and was composed of R. H. Smith, ballet master; John Frayser, assistant ballet master; W. L. Ceinar, J. A. Boyce, R. L. Golway, J. A. Williams, J. F. Frazier, P. Creagh, The other committees were as follows: Executive ecommittee—Lieut, T. B. Amiss, chairman; Sergeants R. B. Boyle, A. Shilling and R. W. Montgomery, Privates 8. H. Ellis, L. &. Hathaway, K. E. Weedon, Re- ception committee—Private R. H. Boardman, chairman; Privates 8, L. Nelson, W. J. Sett- right, H. P. Barney, T. H. Kendall, J. A. Moore, D. Loftus, The proceeds of the ball will be added to the gymnasium fund. The German Study Club. The German study club met last evening at 1310 Rhode Island avenue, and under Mr. New- burgh’s direction began its journey through Ein Ruckblick” (looking backward). ‘Tho discussion following the reading was partici- pated in by several, and was confined mainly to the subject of strikes, their origin, causes, objects to be gained and ultimate results. Mr. | Bergmann gave a very clear aud forcible ex- i ition of the present attitude of capital and bor. The next meeting will be on Thursday evening, January 2, at the same place, J Be tales Houmay Excurstoy Tickers ox toe Pexn- syivania Rartnoav.—Pursuant to the usual } policy of ais its patrons in the interchange of social visits during the holidays, the Penn- | Sylvania railroad company will, season, place on sale at allits ticket offices excursion tickets to be sold between the various stations Fa. Mixep Cuxams, Fr. mixtures, broken candy, and tree ornaments, J. W. Rurrert & Bao,, 711 7th st. Usercr. Hoipar Paesexts, Pocket and table cutlery, carvers, nut erack- ors, &c. A. H. Youxo, 507 7th st. u.w., opp. P.O. Dept. Exxts, $d and A sts. s.¢., Capito! has goat ovorved «lot of the celebrated Wileon Mera, Waeatus. Gro. Gronies, 1112 7th nw. ‘uzarest Watcu ever offered. Solid —s 628 Sth st. mw. ‘Fasxx Jouxsox, restaurant, 405 11th st. nw. i | on the system at the rate of two cents mile in each direction. The holiday exe n tick- ets will be sold from December 21, 1889, to for return un- America,” at Congregational riday evening, 20th, Kh . —__ Taustes’s SaLeor Free Wi — Ratcliffe, Darr & Co. will piece Arenersny Successful Ones at Logan Camp Fair. The Logan camp fair, which had been in progress at Willard’s hall for some time, closed: last evening. The following received the high- est numbers of votes for the different articles: Military uniform, Major Gary, second battalion; ladies’ bicycle, Miss Weaver; Parker shot gun, W. E. Valk; express driver’s suit of clothes, ‘8 carriage. Tottie McMoni- al; banjo, Mra. W. H. Kightelinger; fruit owl, Miss Jennie Hamlit; piano lamp, Miss Evg Starkey; pearl ring, Miss Dickerson; com- bination tea and dinner set, Mrs. G. W. ‘Engel; set <4 peed Hap tags Cc. he hebpramyas ane) graphic outfit, Miss Pike 5 's bie; Samuel Haldeman, 331. ze! vel ———— Small Fires. Fire broke out about 7:45 o'clock last night in the rear attic of Col. Denman’s beautiful house on the corner of 16th and Corcoran streets, and a prompt alarm brought several engines to the spot. After an hour's work the half smothered flames were located and the house saved. This is the residence Secretary Vilas occupied during the last year of the Cleveland administration, Col. Denman and his family are spending the winter in southern California and the house was in charge of ser- vants, The dense fog was a sertous hindrance to the work of the firemen, An alarm was rgug in this morning about 8 o'clock for the burning of a flue at the resi- pss of the superintendent of the observa- ry. —>__. Booked for Albany Penitentiary. The following prisoners have been booked for the Albany penitentiary: Louis Dodson, who for housebreaking was sentenced to six years; Benjamin Foster and Samuel Berry, robbery, four years each; Frank Addison, as- sault with intent to kill, three years; Mary Pierce, grand larceny, three years; Wm, H. Robinson alias George Russell, forgery, two years: Mary Gordon.and Henry Williams, as- sault with intent to kill, two years each; Fred- erick Hall, housebreaking, two yea Lonis James, grand larceny, eighteen mouths, and James Franklin, grand larceny, one year, —— Thinks the Marriage Will Be a Failure. An old man who looked as if he knew what he was talking about applied for a marriage license for a friend of his today. While it was being prepared he remarked to the clerk: “I think this marriage will be a failure.” “Why so?” asked the clerk, “Why, the bride isa widow with four chil- dren and ought to be satistied with that, and the man hasa fiddle for a hobby. Now just imagine whut kind of a time they will have. It ain’t none of my funeral, though. They only asked me to get the license for ‘em and I'll get it, but oh, my!” —__ The Lincoln Music -Hall Concert. The Boston symphony orchestra, consisting of sixty-six piecos, will give the opening con- cert in the new Lincoln music hall, corner of 9th and D streets, tonight. for the benefit of the children’s hospital. A few changes have been made since this company appeared here lastseason, Mr. Anton Hikking as first ’celliat, Mr, Goldschinidt as first clarionet, and Mr. Arthur Nikisch, as conductor, being the most important acquisitions, Miss Marie Decca has consented to appear in solo and duet and her numbers will be among the chief attractions of the evening. Aletter just received from a London artist says: “I ain glad you have Decca with you. We cannot forget how grandly her voice floated through Covent Garden, that enormous place, and how the people yelled and stamped and clapped for minutes ‘after, and how the orchestra joined clapping and striking their instruments.” The concert will be patronized by leading society people interested in the work of charity, and the new hall will present a brilliant appearance. ee The Witherbee Divorce Case. In the case of Alfred 8, Witherbee against Marie A. Witherbee, in which a divorce was granted yesterday by Judge Cox, as stated in ‘Tux Star, the simple charge appearing in the bill is desertion. It is stated that they were married by Rev. Mr. Leonard in February, 1886, when she gave the name of Maria Anto- netti Dunlop, that it was afterward ascertained that this was an assumed name, her correct name being Sarah Lena McCarthy; that six months after the marriage she deserted him, and that the last time he heard from her she was in Bismarck, Dak. This case is more fully explamed in the divorce case of Rosena Mac- key against Thos, J, Mackey, in which a decree was made in behalf of complainant in June last, the grounds charged being adultery with Mrs. Witherbee. ee Ideal Minstrel Troupe. The Ideal minstrel troupe will appear at Wil- lard’s hall next Monday night. An attractive | ear has been arranged. Mr. Herndon jorsell will appear with the company. Taz Messrs. Bonr EXTEND THE CORDIAL HOSPITALITY OF THEIR DEPARTMENT OF MENS SHOES TO ALL THE GENTLEMEN IN WASHING- TONAND PARITCULAKLY INVITE THEIR CAREFUL INSPECTION OF THE SAME. HAVE EVERYTHING THAT MEN WISH- ING EASE AND COMFORT AS WELL AS DURABILITY AND STYLE CAN DESIRE. HAND-MADE, COMFORTABLE WALKING SHOES, WITH DOUBLE AND SINGLE SOLES, BROAD, MEDIUM AND POINTED TOES, IN CALF, KANGAROO AND PATENT LEATHER. OUR PRICES FOR GOOD SHOES ARE LOWER THAN ANY OTHER PLACE IN TOWN. MuNw EP RRR OT gs EME OE, PAE ott MMM kee ON XS Saa8 HAND-MADE HOR 00 = HOH O pe & Sss8 HH “OO KEK Bs 33° a "00 %00 és, oa ow ath My yd LOOK AT OUR PRICES: MEN'S LIGHT CALF WALKING SHOE, 85.00. MEN'S HEAVY CALF LACE, $6.00, MEN'S EXTRA FINE AND DOUBLE SOLE LACE, 87.00, ‘MEN'S FRENCH CALF LACE, 87.00. MEN'S CORK SOLE SHOES, £9.00. MEN'S PATENT LEATHER LACE AND OX- FORDS FOR STREET OR DRESS, 85.00. .WE HAVE BESIDES THE ABOVE LINES 4 FULL STOCK OF MEN'S SLIPPERS, PUMPS, OVER-GAITERS, FELT SLIPPERS, &c, IN FACT, EVERYTHING IN MENS FOOTGEAR ARTHUR BURT & 00., 1211 F STREET ¥.W., Suovzpzn: C. a ee esr pee we ol oo CITY ITEMS. Our Christmas Inducements. eet to close out certain lines of goods by January 1, and as a special induce- ment to get you to purchase now, we offer as a holiday souvenir to bye # purchaser of €2 and boyd a pair of Ladies’ or : ¥ ene eng) nr fer 18 open to for Saturday, Mon: and Tuesday eet a J ‘The Staxpanp Suor House, 824 7th st. Read this list of prices: Ladies’ $4 Hand-sewed Button, $3. “$3.50 Duil Dongola Button, $2.50. $3.25 French Dong. Walking Boots, $2.40. Ladies’ $3 Fine Pat. Tip Lace Shoes, 22. “$2.50 Elegantly Finished Kid Button, $1.95, Ladies’ $2 Soft Dongola Button, $1.45. “$2 Pebble Goat Button, $1.45. $1.75 Gentine Dongola Button, #1.20, $1.25 Solid Pebble Grain Button, 95c, " $1.25 Pebble Goat and Kid Button, Misses’ Serviceable Grain Button Shoes, 75e. Boys’ Veal Calf Button, 95¢., worth $1.25. Youths’ Veal Calf Button, 90c., worth #1.25. Men's $4 Hand-sewed Dress Shoes, $3. $3.50 Hand-welted Dress Shoes, $2.50. $3 Good Calf Dress Shoes, 22. $2.25 Neat Calf Dress Shoes, $1.50, $1.75 Solid Neat-made Shoes, $1.20. $1.40 Good Durable Dress Shoes, #1. artial list of what we have for HE STANDARD Suok Hovse, 24 7th st. nw, 1° Tae Pim Trors N.B.—If you make up your mind to try Hood's Bar- séparills do not be induced to take any other. HOOD’S SARSAPARILLA Sold by all druggists. $1; six for ¢5. Prepared only by C. I. HOOD & CO., Lowell, Mass. 100 DOSES ONE DOLLAR. Morsexs Wao Love 3 their children, who take pride in their beauty, purity, and health, and in bestowing upon them a child's greatest inheritance,a skin without blemish, and a body nourished by pure blood. should not fail to make trial of the CUTICURA REMEDIES, the purest, best and most economical cure for all hifmors of the skin, scalp and blood, 3 Ix Buzixo Your Puesexts “FOR CHRISTMAS, SAVE ALL THREE: “ “ “ “ “ ‘This is but a you. It Pop Corn and Poppers. Merzorn’s, Great Xmas Bargains Tomorrow AtS.W. Augenstein’s, $17, 819 and 821 7th street northwest. Call early and secure the best of these goods. Swinging Cradles, 42c.; Large Doli Carriages, 83c.; Beautiful Pictures in new style frames, 62c., worth $1.49; all 50c. Dolls reduced to 23c.; $1 Dolls reduced to 46¢.; Toy Bedsteads, 21c.; 2 $10 Girls’ Propellers re- duced to $3.91; Hobby, 87c.; larger size, $1.29; Steam Engines, s6c.; Velocipedes, $1.75; a Axle Wagons, 82c.; English Decorated Dinner and Tea Sets combined, 130 pieces, reduced from $23.98 to $14.27; 1 doz. Xmas ments, 4le,; Extra Large Decorated Chamber Sets, $2.57, worth $6; all our $2 Vases reduced to 96c. a ; Iron Wheelbarrows, 89c., and all other goods equally as low, 1t* TIME! MONEY!! ENERGY!!! Bygoing for what you want to » Firm who thor- oughly understand public taste and keep everything that public taste demands, READY-MADE CLOTHING FOR GENTLEMEN, BOYS AND CHILDREN. OVERCOATS AND SUITS in endless lety, graded in price to suit all pockets. Markthis, A match!ess assortment of Suitings, Pan- taloonings, &c. Made to Order in Perfect Taste. MARK THIS ALSO. ‘We select Furnishings from the largest houses, and our stock of FOUR-IN-HANDS, PUFFS, TECKS, STRAIGHT ‘TIES and PARTY Bows, 4s in all the new colorings and very latest shapes. Note thts, AND FURTHER NOTE, that in DRESS SHIRTS, COLLARS, CUFFS and UNDERWEAR there is but one placo where the extent and variety euable you to make # satisfactory selection, and that place is Candy, large assortment, low prices, MetzGEn’s One Dollar Men's Hea tural Wool Un- derwear 48c, at C. Avgnnacu’s, 7th and H sts., the only agency for the Only Domestic Sewing ‘hine, 1 Xmas Souvenir prices in Boots and Shoes at J. Buock’s, 722 7th st. aw New Nuts, fine mix., low price. Mxtzoen’s.* Tharp’s Old Rye Berkley Holds the Fort. Many of our citizens are now buying their Wines and Liquors for Christmas festivities, and it would-not be out of place to say right here that if you want the Finest and Purest Wines and Liquors go direct to the old-estab- lished house of Jaues Tuanr, 803 F st. n.w., and there you can without fail buy a good article for the holidays, His excellent Wines and Li- quors must be sampled to be duly appre- ciated, it ——— New Nuts, lic. lb.,7 Ibs. $1. Merzcen’s.* See Book Ad. of Mars Cassidy, 1432 N.Y. ave, n.w., for Xmas presents, 20-21" Double Breast and Double Back Blue Flannel Shirts, worth $2.50, selling at $1.49 at C, Avexpaca’s, 7th and H sts, the only agency for the Only Domestic Sewing Machine. — 1 See Adv. in Local Mention C. A. Muppiman Lamps, 1206 F st, at Old Rye Whisky, 75c. qt. Merzoxn’s.* Don’t Forget to Visit Our Stands whenever you cume to market during holidays, We have now on handa full variety of New Nuts, Choice Fruits, Pigs, Dates, &. kiuds of Market and Fancy Baskets, Everything first-class aud at lowest prices, S. Gatti & Son, 520 to O32 Center market, 8.W. corner of the 9th-st. wing. NOAH WALKER & CO.'8, 419-6t* 625 PENN. AVE. N. W. M AILLAED, FRENCH CONFECTIONER, FIFTH AVENUE HOTEL, And Branch Store 178 Broadway, Between John Street and Maiden Lane, New York, Invites the attention of WASHINGTON LADIES AND GENTLEMEN To the fact that oe aoe residences, free of FOR FIVE DOLLARS—One Handsome Cashmere Box $5 of Fine Bon Bons and Chocolates, containing three pounds. FOR TEN DOLLARS—One Satin Painted Box, very 10 elegant, containing five pounds fine Bon Bons, Chocolates and Murrons Glaces, Splendid Christmas Stock of Fancy Boxes of all kinds, Porcelain, Bronze, Faience, silver, Gold and Italian Pottery. All beautiful and tasteful, New and Attractive Desicns in Baskets, plain and fancy, for Gifts, and an Unequaled Assortment of Ele- gant Mignonettes for Dinner Parti ta~ All orders executed immediately, Write or tele- xraph at once. 419-3 Uservt Hoxwax Presexts FOR GENTLEMEN. 1 Musical Exchange, Lessons ee, 477 Pa.ave, Fresh Suppy of Those Men’s Fine Saxony Wool $2.50 Knit Juckets, selling so rapidly at $1.49, in all colors, at C. AUEABACH’s, ith and H. ‘Lhe onl; SILK NECKWEAR 25, 90, 75c, AND 81, Bi radlvatien acuta . nie oKARCEES. Splendid Cigars, #2 box of 50. Merzozn’s.* rors esa Spa We haved icas of frees Chelstianr tena DRESS SH 1 ND STUDS. Ve have 2 tons of resi Christmas Cundies, OT BET WOOL AST. BIS GRR RAGES | including Rock Cuts, French und Drop Mix- BILK AND GLOKIA UMURELINS tures, Cicur Toys, &c. Ask to see our Candy WITH GOLD OR SILVEK HANDLE! Chains for decorating trees. A very fine Mix- ture in 10 pound buckets tor $2, Reductions to Sunday schovls and clubs. Cuanis’s, 513 7th st, n.w. (formerly of 7th and af sts.) d20-31* Special Low Prices tor the Holidays in Shoes and Slipper "8, 722 7th wt, 1t* Turkeys, fine one Merzcrn’s.* Full-weight Cigars are mado of fine long Havana Filler aud sold for 5 cents by W. H, Mlickxe, 1004 7th street. it Sweet Day Tomorrow. _ Sucan House opening, 731 7th st. i Pipes for Preseuts, Geuuine Meerschaum, ae Mnrzcen’s. Mixed Nuts.—Late arrivals, all new and fresh. Fresh Cream Candy, absolutely pure. Imperial and Connoisseur Clusters Raisins, very fine. French Peas, extra fine. Sweet Corn (dry packed.) Solid Lomatoes, Calitoruia Peaches, Apricots’ and Peurs, Crosu & Black- well’s Jams and Pickies, Pulverized Mocha and Java Coffee, Pb. K. Winson, 9é4 7th st. mow, Old Rye Whisky, Tic. qt. Mrrzozn's, * Extra-Heuvy Saxony Wool German LATEST STYLES SILK AND DERBY HATS, BR. C. LEWIS & SON, 1421 NEW YORK AVE. . North sido near 15th st. N. B.—LOWEST PRICE PLAINLY MARKED ON EACH ARTICLE, dly-4t S. L. Bacunacrs USEFUL PRESENTS FOR MEN, c26-3m 1223 F BT. N. We Graxp Houmay Disrtar Sack ®) Hand-knit Socks, 3 pairs $i, a& C, Avennacu’s, DIAMONDS, JEWELRY, ‘WATCHES, 7th and it. a ‘Lhe only ageucy for the Only Do- FRENCH MARBLE AND ONYX CLOCKS, oie ee ee - Avoid the rush aud come early for Speci Cate TAS Xmas Bargains in Bucty and Shoes and Slip- BRONZES, PIANO LAMPS, pers at J. Buock’s, 722 7th st. ate STFRLING SILVER AND SILVER-PLATED NOVELTIES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, NEW AND UNIQUE DESIGNS IN UMBRELLAS, THE LARGEST STOCK OF OPERA GLASSES EVER SHOWN IN WASHINGTON. FRANK M. LEWIS, Full-weight Cigars fine as silk. Suriuy, 4th and Q sts. n.w. it ere ee “Down Went McGinty?” Following his example, down went the prices onour Derby Hats trom $3 to $2.25; from $2.45 Lo $2; from 2 to 91.50. They can't last lony at these prices—come soon! Franc, One Price, 7th aud D. it JEWELER AND SILVERSMIT! < anh cma Pearl Opera Glasses, $5.75, Wonvonb's, 988 F, Mptablished 1840, 44 | Best Creamery Butter, 30c. 1b, Merzorn’'s, Sera S Full Cream Cheese, 15c. !b, Merzorn’s, 1t* APOLLO. te 4 — Solid Gold Watches, $14 up. Silver, $5.75 up. Our Diamond Rings, $1u, $15, §20, $25. Special barguins, W. M. FRaNK,461 Pa. av, dig-st* All persons desiring to have s Pure, Healthy, Palatable und stimulating Drink with their Christmas aud New Year's table should uot fail to send for For Xmas. a ‘My own importation London furnished Mo- APOLLO, rocco Bags, with Solid Sterhng Silver Lop Bot- tles ard Solid Ivory Back Brushes, Sole Leather Dressing Cases and Brush Seta. Two only London Wicker Ball Dress ‘Irunks, 38 and 40 inch, Anew and special brewing of the BAR- THOLOMAY BREWING Co., ROCHESTER, N.Y. Price. $1.50 per case of two dozen James 8, Toran, Pints, delivered to any part of the city. d13-e05¢ 1231 Penn. ave. n.w, 308 11TH BT. N.W. $50 New High-arm Machines reduced to TELEPHONE, 441, $25; this month only; extra fine finish; in Wal- n27-$m APOLLO. nut'or Antique Ouk; for Holiday Presents. At the Domestic Soria Mecliee Office, 7th and H. Send postal for Catalogue, 12,14,16,18,20 —___. Bargains. Gold and Silver-headed Canes and Umbrellas, Engraving tree. Franx, Jew- eler, 461 Pa, ave. di9-3t* Xmas cards half price to teachers at Gounp's. 9 -® Chance for All, Look at this.—TRe Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea company, 501 and 503 7th st., cor, 7th and z 912 FST. N.W. 912 F 8ST. ¥.W. TO MAKE ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENTS WE MUST GET RID OF THEM. WE HAVE AMONG OUR STOCK ABOUT 350 PAIRS OF CORKSCREW AND OTHER WORSTED PANTS IN BLUE, BROWN AND BLACK OF THE VERY BEST QUALITY AND MAKE; PERFECT FITTING. THE REAL VALUE| F sta. nw. Dest Granulated Sugur, 7 cents in O¥ THEM 18 87 AND $8. YOUR CHOICE OF any | 10-pound lots to any one buying Tea, Coffee or ‘ing Powder from us. If you want a cup of OF THEM FOR 83.50, ‘fect Coffee or Tea use A. and P. Condensed THE BARGAINS WEOFFER IN MEN'S AND BOYS" SUITS 18 SOMETHING UNUSUAL. mpage | orgtaad ot chasers of 50 cts. wi of Teas, Coffees or ATLANTIC CLOTHING ©O., Baking commencing 912 F 8ST. NW. Remem! Stores: 503 7th st. n.w., 1620 14th st. n.w., 3106 M 58, 59 and 60 Center —— st, Georgetown: ARDOF OUR OWN IMPORTATION, =| 92'Westorn market, 8 and 9 0-st, market, cumeatepresdmuipace Ge t2Sestess | nen” Bawren H, Bowes, DINNER = TOILET SETs, SETS,| 416-6¢ Manager. Fine Decorated Plates from $3 to $90 per dosen, sgqenia’e Wender tore, 481 Ott, be ote WILMARTH & EDMONSTON, Over 10,600 Fine Hats, half usual; as 2200 Pune. ave | american Het Core Fell Fine Dechy E Belisne geen 209 reaped Tuz NERGIZER. Betanicl arene mae a ‘ons pee, RES EEE om AMERICAN ENERGIZER MFG. CO., (Limited) Buy aon (027 Lonisianeare, CITY ITEMS. Manitou Mircral Water Com: Manitou, Col, the Most Refreshing Netural BS ling Mineral Water known: also Ginger pagne. For sale by all druggists. Cuanixs Kuarmen, Agent, 737 7th 290-Lm Snow, tree toys, scrap pictures, tinsel. Gould's, Buy a Machine with a Reputation. Earned by forty years of faithful service, Wheeler & Wilson's New High Arm No. 9 Eclipses all others, beirfg Simple, Swift, Silent. Symmetrical and Serviceable. Wanrarn & ILson Mro, Co., 437 9th st, n.w, 220-1m Userez Houmay P. RESENTS aT THE GREAT CLEARING SALE aT KING'S PALACE, 8i4 7TH ST. NW., On account of Rebuilding. PLUSH WRAPS. Ladies’ Seal Plush English Walking Jackets, Aned with dest quality Quilted Satin, elecantly finished, Seal Ornaments, Beil Sleeves, Chamois Pockets, regular price $14; clearing sale price $8. Ladies’ Seal Plush Modjeska, best quality Quilted Lining, Spiked Trimuing all around, Bell Sleeves, Handsomely Q Satin Lining, Loop Ornaments, rewular price $20; clearing male price $14.50. quilted lining, regular price $25, Price $17 Ladies’ Seal Plush Coats, three-quarters length, London Dye, Bell Sleeves, best quality Quilted Lining, Chamois Pockets, regular price S21; clearing sale price #15. Ladies’ Full Directoire Style Seal Push Jack- ets, with Vest Front, Real Seal Fasteninws, handvomely lined aud finished, regular price $28; clearing sale price $18.50. Ladies’ Best Quality Long London Dye Seal Plush Coats, best quality Seal Oruaments, an elegant wrap, regular price $30; clearing sale price $19.75. Remember we have no Branch Store, and are located at $14 7TH STREET. Store extends from 7th to 8th street, cig NSN 6GG. Dg WH NNN G Ge § 8 HEE Soe UN NN GGG 1 A cco FER 1 AA 0G E 4 AA 8 EE L AAA 0 0 TL 2A (000 = Noors 20 Pr Cexr Revvcriox ON ALL HOLIDAY GooDs. not afford to carry them over, therefore we what few Fancy Goods r THEIR FOR unity to BUY GENUINE BAR- 1 GAINS tor © MONEY BY EXAM! purchase else: Fancy Fina ‘wor Fancy Plush Boxes o $80; worth $ usb H’d'k'r $6.90 per set; worth $11 Fine Ruseia Leather H'd'k't and Glowe Boxes, ‘$5.55 per set: worth # Fancy Plush Perfume © S168. worth Fine Fitinit Manicure Set SoU, worth & A Handsome Solid be we a # Mirrors in Plush and Leather, at 25e., 400, and $1.25; worth double, DOLLS AT HALF REGULAR PRICES, 82” Weare Closing Oat. 23 78c., 98e. 00 ov mT S$ SNE 6% OD THT OSs re 83 83 N XN 00 T 8x35 > alo 421 11th st. n.w., above Pa. ave. 1113 Tae Diase Roow. 1113 What would be more appropriate for an XMAS. GIFT than any of the following articles for the DINING TABLE: ASilver TEA SET or one of first qr. Plate, A Silver Salad Bowl, a pairof Lon Bou Dishes, A pair of Handsome Repousse Comports, A Kepousse SILVER FERN DISH. A dozen or more SILVER SPOONS or FORKS. A SOUP TUREEN or Lock Handle Vegetable Dish A MEAT DISH, 14. 16, 18 or 20 inch, A doz. or more Piearl, Ivory or Plated KNIVES. A Case of CAKVERS, three, five or seven pieces, A pair of CANDELABRUNS, 3, 4 or5 lights, WHICH ARE 25 PER CENT LOWER IN PRICE THAN FORMERLY, 47-1, HARRIS & SHAFER. Unwrettas Axp Canes. We open today 8 choice selection of ISAAC SMITH'S SONS UMBRELLAS AND CANES, embracing the newest designs tn Gold, Silver and ‘Sweet-scented Wood. SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PRESENTS TOLADIES OR GENTLEMEN, B. H. STINEMETZ & SONS, HATTEKS AND FURRIERS, oc8-3m 1237 Pennsylvania ave, G. Tv KEEN, " TAILOR, 414 9th st. ow. Causraas Fees: Larve stock of reliable Furs just opeued for Christ- ‘mune presents. Pervinn and Seal Shoulder Capes: a cotabination both effective and stylish. Skunk Shoulder Capes, with Queen Anne and rolling collar. Astrachan Capes in every style of collar from $10 to $220. e with every style of collar. Monkey Capes at @16 to a4. Juckets, Sucques and Visites at New York prices. Gray Astrachan Capes for and misses, FresentationUmbreliasand Canes in all the novelties. Baby Carriages, Robes and Fur Sacques for chil dren. ‘Ccuclinen's Capes, Driving Gloves and Kobes. os" and Misses’ Muffs and Loss in every variety Fur Trimming and Muffs to match in all furs sold. All koods sold as low as any house in America, and we have the largest stock to select from. WALLETT & KUOFF, ‘Hatters aud n19-3m, YO Pennsylvania ave, 10 Pex Cexr Orr For Casu. Now is a ood time to purchase your CHRISTMAS GIFTS while we sre running off our stock of FINE WOOLEN and SILK GOODS ata discount of ten per cent forcash. You will finditaclear saving of ove- tenth of your purchases, aud nothing would have induced us to make the sacrifice but that we are over- Jnden with a large quantity of expensive goods and can- not afford to carry them over, We hardly need name ‘the articles or price, as all who have dealt with us are aware that we carry one of the largest assortments of FINE FASHIONABLE DKESS GOODS in VELVETS, SATINS, BROADCLOTHS and FINE WOOLENS, in fact, one of the largest assortments of FINE DRESS GOODS to be found in this city. And we wish to dispose of them this season, and whether we make or lose on them now is our time tosell and ‘we intend to do so. ONE PRICE IN PLAIN FIGURES, (417-6t W. M. SHUSTER & SONS, __ AMUSEMENTS. LBAUGH'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE. GOUTED FAREWELL ENGAGEMENT OF THE DISTINGUISHED TRAGEDIAN, sy A x x N AA ad XN 2a | recy \y YG aa Vv SM > Under the Direction of Mr. A.M. PAL! RK THIS FRIDAY NIGHT, THE GLADIATOR. Satu rw day matiner PRICES—25 | BATCRDAY NIGHT, GuIND CONCERT. by! MORES GUEAT SUBILES COMMIS ATION Directed in person by Gilmore's Wonder Ved mcate—#1 50 _Sext Week—CABINO OPEKA COMPANY. 420 VHRISTMAS BAZAAR AT PORKEST MALI Goongetown, DC., tor the benefit of the arch aud Schoo! House, Great Palla. Mout Ay M ry try Market be Little Guy “hild Cornetist, men INGTON THEATER, 4 of Pounsylvanis avenee, NEW YORK STAR SPECIALTY COMPANY, Matinees Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Next Week—HARRY WATSON’S Concross of Spe tal es aud Great Wrestling Contest, GREER GEORGE vs, Capt A.B. WILLIAMS, NEW National rHeaTER MONDAY, DECEMBER 14. Every Evening and Saturday Matines. MR. EH, SATURDAY NIGHT, DI Bequest Portorr HIGHEST BIDDER. RFGULAR PRICES WILL PREVATL. Next Week—The LYCEUM THEATER COMPA’ in-otk FRAT Ee = — EY MCA, 1400 NEW iat 8 poi. eultarities."” ¥ ay tated eRe arities.”” Young ten conduslly iuvited. ‘Tickets free at the office ae ae ‘A LEAUGH'S GRAND OPERA HOUSE Next Week, FIRST TIME HERE OF THE NEW YORK CASINO VERSION OF OFFENBACH AND GILBERT'S SPARKLING OPERETTA, THE ben RRR IT GEG NX N POM 8s Ree REG oS My RYE B p& BBB RK RU GGG 4 4 N NN Dopp Sss® Presented by the Famous RUDOLPH AKONSON COMIC OPEKA COMPANY, ‘The Original Cast Including, Lillian Rusmeedd, ees Uneaten, Now Keele, oN ‘domi BALE pcre produced under the direction of Mr. Maz. Director of music, Mr. Gustave Kerker, aio December 23, 1889, Ss MOLSELL, ai Opers Company, ny TREL TROUPE. Gallery Reserved seat muse store, 13! charve. ne ined at Morwell’ 2... without extre al ARKIS' WiJ0U THEATI® Week of December 16. Matiness Tuesday, Thur and Saturd: Miss EDITH STAMNORE, Supported by Mr. G Mr. DAVID) 1 a bri cuts, Clildren under 12 years . Holidays Eaxcepted. EVANS. az nd 11th wt. and during the week, TALLY COMPANY, yt nd Saturday 0 and oO cents. tm. 16-0 EASON OF 1589 AND ‘90. THE WILHELA CLUR, JOSEF KASPAR, Conductor, ‘Will give the usual Three Concerts tn the UNIVERSALIST CHURCH, Cor, 1th and L sta, nw, FIRST CONCERT BATUKDAY, DEC. 28, when the club will be assisted by the Favorite Tenor, Mr. WM. H. RIEGER, of New York. Season ticket, including reserved seat, @1. Sub- scription lists at the mnsic stores. Seats may be se lected at Metzerott's, bescinning December 2. 414-138 DS tad LECTURE OF THE COUKSE ar CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH NG, DECEMBER 20, 1889, brated platform speaker, JOSEPH COOK. Bubject:—ULTIMATE AMERICA. ‘Tickets to be had at Ellis’ and st the door. ma, GO. 1 Fac! MUSic HALL, al4-6t COR, 9TH AND D 8TS., WASHINGTON. D.G, GRAND INAUGURAL CEREMONIES axp OPENING CONCERT, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 188% For the Benefit @ the CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, Under the Direction of HERR NIKISCH, The following Distinguished Artists bave kindly consented to appear: Mise MARKIE DECCA, Soprano, of Washington, and Miss ADELE MARGULIES, Pianist, Monsieur THEOPHILE MANOUKY, Baritona, Giis Bret appoarance in America). Mr. LEOPOLD LICHTENBERG, Violinist, Mr. VICTOR HERBERT, ‘Cellist, Mr. RAFAEL JOSEFFY, Pianist, of the faculty of the NATIONAL CONSERVATORY OF MUSIQ, NEW YORK, and the celebrated BOSTON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA. Herr ARTHUR NIKISCH, Musical Director, (iis Bret appearance in Washington) Sale of seats opens Ssturday, December 14,at 9 am, st the music stores of EF. Droop, 927 Penn. aves and W. G. Metwerott & Co, 1110 F st. all ‘.¥. AVE., WILL GUAR HE CYCLERIES. 1406 X.Y. AV yi. ovum yectal hours tor LADL school in U. 8 myl STAGE EXCURSIONS. Sinrpered. “Leaves Ti Wiborisie o4o Lowe nw. ‘wl S-S