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16 CAL MENTION. The Weather. PORFCAST TILL EIGHT A.M. SUNDAY. For the District of Columbia, Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia, fair, colder; north- westerly winds, No Discounts Attowep and for cash only. Until Jannary 1 I will offer my entire stock st actual cost. The stock is larger than we care to carry at this season of the year and em- braces a large assortment of lace and silk cur- tains, portieres, furniture coverings and y holstery goods and trimmings; carpetings in moqueite, velvets. body and tapestry brussels, ingrains. art squares. rugs and mats, and thi most complete assortment of medium, fine an. ae furniture we have ever carried, The stock is all new and of the best and latest styles. All goods marked in plain figures at the original prices, so that our customers may Bee the actuai reductions that are made. + Call early and convince yourselves that this isan honest sale and every article sold at cost. Tuomas D. Stxoietox, 415 7th street northwest, For Axx Price, $2.50, &., you can get genuine Rochester, Elaborate styles, $9.50, @45 for true Rochester lamps. Silver. Iron. Brass, C. A. Muppraay, 1206 F st. Oncuip Frowrns, alpine rose, lilies of France, white violet, pear blossoms, imported perfumes, Samples given. Store open until 20 p.m. Maine Lexa Lesaas, 931 F st. Unpxertas axp Panasors repaired and cov- ered by C. Lerevne, 739 9th st.n.w.,bet.G and H. whoncatasnoenss Goons Must Go.—We close January 1. Buy Christmas presents cheap at Junius Lays- BoRGH’s old store, 315 7th st. Puvzst Laurs rx Wasurotox. C, A. Muppratan, 1206 F street. New Domestic Sewixe Macurxes are sold only at our regular agency, ©. Auerbach, cor, {th and H. We bave them alnut, antique oak, mabogany, : herry, olive wood, maple, maulberry and as! Do 1 Co., N.Y. a) ‘Tar Fuat-roorer’s friend, George’s instep cushions, 1115 Pa. ave. Terxrss.—Go to R. A. Golden's fish and game stands, Center market, for choice Penn- Sylvania turkeys, Potomac river canvass backs, red heads and mallard ducks; fresh caught si mon, live lobsters and diamond back terrapin. BR A. Gouves, Potomac River Fish and Game ‘Stands, Center Market. For a Christmas present get one of those handsome plush rockers, #5. Junius Lans- Borex, Wthand PF. Xuas Girrs. Dolls, handkerchiefs, ribbons, laces, knit goods, Everything for baby. Broken lines at Feduced prices. ‘A. R. Dexano, 1205 F street. Even as high as EWING Mac Neatest Puese: Rochester Lamp. ©. A. Muppimay, 1206 F st. Powrnrct opera glasses. Hempler’s,41¢ and ave. Canvixe Sets, Rodgers’ plated ware, nut picks and nut crackers, razors, scissors, penknives and a full line of table cutlery at astonishingly low prices. Make good «nd useful presents; and for the boys we have parlor ritles, skates, penknives and savings banks, Cuas. T. Canter & Co. 606 Penn. ave. nw. Opposite Metropolitan hotel. Beavtirct Presents at low prices. Law- exce & Camacizn's F-st. China store. 1010 F su ow To Hane ox THe Xmas TREE.—One of those fine silk plush bags, containing ladies’ pure Para rubbers, that don’t slip off the heel and will outwear 4 pairs ordinary rubbers, only ; a be Mt. 816 7th st.—1922 Pa. ave.—231 Pa. ave. s.e. Lance Irish Setter for sale. 1206 Penn. ave. Orrice or Apams Exrress Co., Washington, D. May 24, 1583, ‘We have used Prof. Cook's balm of life for the past six years and consider ita valuable and indispensable preparation for the immediate Felief of nervous headache, dyspepsia and in- digestion, and have known of actual cures in cases of dyspepsia where it has been used. It will relieve burns and scalds immediately, We would uot be without it, Yours, respectfully, 3. W. Moss, agent. Goxs—Christmas Guns—at J. H.Kueutixo’s. Hixe Cuoxo. 1429 F st., opposite United States Treasury, keeps a large assortment of China and Japanese goods, ware, curios, silk handkerchiefs, toys, &c., of ali descriptions. Ailnew styles’ This is the first introduction of these goods in Washington. Gronoz’s bunion and corn shields are the besy, Fox Weax Women and delicate children there is no remedy known that equals in mild stimu- lus, perfect toning and in a general leading up- ward of health Dr. Henley’s ery, beef and iron, No one can take it and continue to feel Cxear Tors, sugar toys. apples, rings, canes, end mixed nuts. J. W. Kurrext & Buo., confec- tioners, 711 7th st. Frsseit’s ‘“‘Kinscn” Ick Cream. a new flavor; something nice. Order a quart for dinner. Fssei, 1425 New York ave. For the little ones—-fancy little rockers, up- hoistered in plush, $2.50. Juiics Laysavxou, 13th and F. Wises, &c., for the holiday ity at lowest prices, Wt. Mceurzisex, 916 and 915 Sth st. o.w. Benoran Atanms, electric bells. J.H.Kvenuixo, Superior qual- Maxe Your Home beautiful with God's love- liest gift to man—the flowers, N. SrupER, florist, 717 15th st. n.w., will furnish you dec- orative plants for the holidays, by the month or Season, at reasonable rent. He grows them, as well as ail choice cut flowers, by the tens of thousands, at his nursery in Anacostia, D.C, Pavt. E. Wins’ gold fountain pen, €2, at Mans Cassipy’s, } Y. av Doy'r Fa to ents at cut pric Tth street northwest. holiday pres G. L. Wino & Buos’., 709 Faxcr brass easels $4 Juiivs Laxspcnou, 18th and F. nw. Mixed candies, ¥, 11. 13, 18 and 25 cents per | Pound. Establ 1841. Cakes of all kinds | op band and to order, Bc “Hox” Croan! Havana! Delicious! Fragrant! | a i Grace Fruits, fine chocalates, bon bons, and | fine mixtures. J.W. Ru- 10 « & Bao., 711 7th st. Hoxmay Goons of every description. Junius wEORGH, 13th and F. Tux largest line of framed pictures at Ven- morr’s, 916-411 7th st. and 1221 Pa. ave. Wurae ro Buy Diaxoxps.—Elegant solitaire | diamond rings from 10 to € best value otfered. A pair karat solitaire ear rings, $50. -karat solitaire ear rings, €75. A pair ¢karat solitaire ear rings, 110. A pair 32;-kazat solitaire ear rings, $235. Above warranted perfect stones and extra- Ordinary values. KR. Haxgis & Co., 432 7th st. Smx Wit Have a happy Christmas if you Present your wife, sister, mother or friend with & “Household” sewing machine and writing desk combined. Wx. Stizpe.ine, 1751 Penn. ave., sole agent D, of C. ), positively the | beak, The badge, shield, cross and crown were LOCAL MENTION. Hen You Cay Frxp what the household needs, 1206 F st. is the place. “Rochester Lamps.” Exxoant display of small pletare panels at Veenuorr’s, 1221 Pa, ave. and 916 and 411 7th st. Faxor plush top tables $3.50. Junius Laxs- BURGH, 13th and F streets. Exqursire Berieck Wane at F-st. China store. Be sure to geta present of it, Law- ence & Camarren, 1010 F st. n.w. Guys—Christmas Guns—at 1206 Penn. ave, Tue Brave Exorsern’s Penrt.—All engi- neers have more to fear from sudden changes of temperature than from accident. Our ex- tra heavy double-breasted blue flannel shirts will protect you. Fraxc, One Price, 7th and D, James B. Henperson, wail paper, window shades, &c. {3 F n.w. ‘Telephone call 854-3, Berore You Buy your carpets and furniture see W. H. Hoeke’s stock and get his prices, Suyena axd JaPaxess Ruas at Cost. Wass. B. WILttams, 817 7th street northwest, Best five-frame body brussels, 90c. per yard. Best ten-wire tapestries, 65c. per yard. Best quality extra ne ingrain, 50c. per yd. su. B. WinLtaMs, 317 7th street northwest, Picture Faxes to order, 1427 Pa. ave. n.w. Vistr the Empire Carpet Cleaning Works, 631-635 Mass. ave. n.w. ‘Telephone 797-2 Osk axp Matoaaxy music cabinets $6.50. JvLics Laxsburcu, 13th and F. Bry Your Coat, Coke and Wood from Joux- rox BuoTuens, the leading firm in the Dis- trict. Evonavinos and etching. fallkindsatVgen- Horr’s, 1221 Pa. ave. and 916-411 7th st. W.S. Fisuen, florist, 1425 Pa, avo. nw. We've an Erxcaxr line of liveries from 315 up. Etseman Bros., 7th and E. We Have Derenaurxep to Repvce our stock of carpets by selliu.- 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 yards of body Brussels carpet, prices #1 and $1.25, reduced to 7c. and We, per yard, 1,500 yards Wilton vel- vet carpet, price $1.25, reduced to Wc. per yard. 4,000 yards tapestry Brussei carpet, prices %ec. asd 31, reduced to 7c. per yard, 000 yards of tapestry Brusselscarpet, prices 60c. and 7éc., reduced to 45c. per yard. yards best ingrain carpet, price 73¢., reduced to 50c. iz peryard. 600 yards ingrain carpet, price 50c., Feduced to Sc. per yard. 1,000 hassock or foot stools at 25c. each. Jkugs and mats reduced in same proportion, W. B, Mosxs & Sox, Furniture, Carpet and Upholstery Establish- ment, i Cor. 11th and F streets northwest. Antoryre Encnavines, 50c., 1427 Pa. ave.n.w Noruine Deticurs Us Mone Than when we can please the public, and surely our $14.85 sale of suits and overcoats in mid-season will please you. E1seman Bros., 7th and E, Manufacturing Clothiers and Tailors, MansuMALLows, caramels, almonds, and er. walnuts. J. W. Kurreur & Buo., confectioners, TU 7th st, . Paut E. Wir gold, fountain pen, $2, at re. Mans Cassipy’s, 14: Aut the latest pictures at VEERHOFF's, 916 and 411 7th st., and 1221 Pa, ave. H T to Vistr oun STaNDs whenever you come to market during holidays. We have now on hand a fall variety of New Nuts, Choice Fruits, Figs, Dates, &c. All kinds of Market and Fancy Baskets, Everything first-class ar 520 to 532 Center market, S.W. corer of the 9th-st. wing, Fr. Mixrp Creams, Fr. mixtures, broken | candy, aud tree oruaments, J. W. Rurrent & Buo., 711 7th st. Discoust oF 15 Per Cunt on ALL Hoxrpar Goops. | 500 plush rockers and oak and cherry cabi- nets, music stands, ensels, &c. Store open until 9 p.m, Was. B. Witttass, Furniture, carpets aud upholstery, 317 7th street, corner D street northwest. Fixe Prorvnes, art room, 1427 Pa, ave, n.w. | Mip-Season Mank Dows. Don’t fail to see the suits and overcoats we've reduced to $14.85? E:seman Rros., 7th and E, Manufacturing Clothiers and Tuilors, Have You a Watcu to Buy gold American stem-winders, gin, £25. Ladies’ size, same kind, $20. Geuts’ solid 14-karat gold, ditto, $40, Ladies’ solid 14-karat gold, ditto, Fine Howard watches worth 100 at Solid silver stem winders, $5. Ki. Hamus & Co., 432 7th st. HEADQUARTERS FOR Lamps and Shades. 8. 8. Suepp & Bro., 432 Yth st. now. Gents’ solid | altham or El- | Tur Cugarrst Fver in the market is Wash- ington gas hght company’s coke. ‘1 clusive Agents, Merat Wreatus. Geo, Gionivs, 1112 7th n.w, Tue largest line of moldings at Veenuorr's, 411 and 916 7th st. and 1221 Pa, ave, You Cax Fixp at the old reli ment of Chris. Xander the of wines and liquors at the lowest prices in the city. Old whiskies such as Chickeucock, "69, and Snyder, °73, always on hand. All foreign wines received direct from the Oldest and vest established houses in Europe. Cuts. XANvER, eet northwest, The Baburim and installed the following 0! Walker, president; R. Brad M. Brock, treasurer; C. i Directors of the Masonic hall association have been elected as follows: Dr. Robert b. Donaldson, Isaac L. Johuson, Wm. H, Good, Wm. J. Stephenson, Noble D, Larner, Mr. J. J, West, treasurer and manager of the Kansas City packing comp house here, was yesterday presented by Mr. A. A. Birney in behalf of the ectors, with a handsome | badge of the Catholic Kuights of America, sur- mounted by an eagle holding « diamond in its eum last evening elected also studded with diamonds and pearis. ‘The grand jury was discharged yesterday till ‘Thursday next. y. C. Satterfield and G. H. Moore of Caroline | county, Md., by Mr. N. Wilson, have filed a bill | in equity against Thomas Risley for an account | of the earnings of the schooner George Church- | man, Messrs. Cakill and Taylor have filed a motion for « new trial in the ease of Richard Stanton and Grace Ott, convicted of the larceny of over | $500 from Marcellus West. A writ de lunatico has Leen ordered by Judge Cox m the case of Lieut. W. E. Whittield, | U.S.N., retired. Mr. J. H. Buscher, the well-known butcher, | who has been quite tll at his residence, corner 12th and E streets northeast, tor the past thr | weeks, is pronounced out of danger aud will be j out in uw few days, i Meridian lodge, No. 6, F.A.M., has installed | the following officers: Noble N. Snowden, W. ! M.; George Gayner, 8.W.; Alger White, J.W.; | Frederick Mason,’ treasurer; P. W. Puiley, | secretary; T. K, Richardson,’ $.D.; "Win, ML George. J.D.; . B. Tunnia, 'tiler. Exroant cabinets aud mantel glasses. JULivs Laxssvncn, 13th and F. Baxoarys ix Lace Cuntaixs axp Portieres. Nottiugham lace curtains from @1 to Tambourd lace curtains, $6.75 to $50, 10 per P 18. Three-panel bamboo screen frames, and 98, less 10 per cent discount. - Wasu. B. Wiztrasts, pean 37 ith street acrthwest, Waren coions, pastels, framed and unframed, ot Vexshor?’s, 1221 Pa, ave and 926-411 7th st. Sow Enoxy Canes, gold mounted. Also a few very choice umbrellas, my own make, from @1 up. B. B Cuase, 411 Lith st, opp. Star Office. atleman buy one of thore handsome PR nai oeads for $15. Juries Laxssunen, 13th and F streets. ‘eay.—Did you ever see anyone who did noluke pictures? I think not, therefore I ad- ‘vise you to buy pictures for holiday presents, Bee the choice line of water ‘and pastel tings, etchings, aphs, picture pee mar at the art room of J. Laws, 1427 Pa. ave. a. Jim Hogan’ gave « “parlor social” the othe | night at his home in Terrace alley. Ten cents | wax the admission fee charged. He had no | permit and Judge Miller today fined him £5, | Which wiil probably take a good share of the | profits off. ponents A Conference of Theosophists. Judge Flower of Chicago and Judge Higley of New York have returued to their respective | homes after spending a week here as the guests of Dr. and Mrs, Eliott Coues, Both of these | gentlemen are enthusiastic theosophiste, and two of the original incorporatorsof the Gnostic theosophical society of Washington, and were here for the par of conferring with the doctor in its behalf, and to help reorganize the society ona new basis. Next week there will be a meeting at Dr. Coues' house of some of STAR: CHRISTMAS SHOPPING. Lively Scenes on the tions to Shoppers.” The approach of Christmas makes many lively scenes in the streets. The store windows make a brilliant show and the crowds of shoppers give animation to the picture. Most Christmas shoppers study the advertising col- umns of Tae Stax and thus make at their leis- ure plans for their expeditions to the stores. Tue Star, to assist them further, continues to publish notices of mercantile establishments where one can find arrays of goods, tempting both in quality and price, It is an odd name—‘“‘Rurrert’s Temple oF Faxcy”—but if you have doubts as to its ap- propriateness step into the establishment. 403, 405 and 407 7th street, and see the wilderness of goods, the dreamland of the imagination, the wonderland of fancy, There is nothing | Buy that you want that cannot be found on the shelves, if itbe in the line of toys, novelties, fancy goods, games, dolls and a thousand dif- ferent kinds of small presents that will delight the heart of boy or girl, man or woman. If you go now you will avoid that crush that always occurs in Ruprert’s during the last day before Christmas. You can select goods and have them laid aside. You are sure of polite attendance, just as sure as that you will be sat- isfied with your purchases, The Gaxr jewelry store is one of Washing- ton’s great attractions; its stdck is always well up with the very latest styles, and the pur- chaser has every facility for finding exactly what he wants. The firm have made the most extensive preparations for the holidays, their stock being larger and richer than ever before. It will be well for customers to go as soon as possible, for they will now have larger assort- ments to choose from and better attention than later. The store—1107 Pa, ave.—is open in the evening. Barber & Ross have their place of business at $11 Pennsylvania avenue, and the number is a good one to paste in your hat about this time, Brass goods are always pretty and here you find them in endless variety. Fenders, and- irons, fire sets, tables, easels and decorated candles are some of the few things crowding, the shelves of this popular establishment, What could be more highly appreciated as a holiday gift than one of those plush rockers at Wasu. 3, Wittiams’ furniture and carpet store, corner 7th and D_ streets northwest. He hes five hundred to select from, Also cherry cabi- nets, music stands, easels and everything in the furniture, carpet or upholstery line. Discount of 15 per cent for the holiday trade and a won- derful variety to select from. Latest and prettiest designs, Store open until 9 a.m. The Western Marker, corner of 21st and K streets, always the delight of the West End residents, has the choicest of holiday supplies, and the safest way to make a merry Christmas and a appy New Year is call and take a basket- ful of good solid comfort home with you. ashes the 24th till 11 p.m., but closed on Christmas day, Christmas dinner—you all expect to haveone, and good vegetables are one of the main poihts, ».. NoRL's Sons, 590 Center market. have what you want and in the greatest profusion, Ber- ™muda onions, new potatoes, new beets, cauli- | Hower, egg plants, tomatoes, mushroom, grapes, chervil, chines, tarragon, mint and ducette are some of the good things piled on the stand, Perhaps some of your friends are of a relig- ions turn of mind, and one of those handsome | pearl, amber and onyx rosaries to be found in | such great variety at Wa. H. Leptey’s book- store, 715 15th street northwest, would be the daintiest and most acceptable sort of a Christ- | mas present. He is offering gold pens at a dis- | count for the holiday trade, Cards engraved | for 75c. a hundred, Large and elegant stock of Catholic prayer books suitable for presénts, AN Enrerpnisine OnGanization.—The Ideal Minstrel Troupe, although organized but two years, have scored many successes, notably among which are tli istrict poor benefits,” the first of which realized , and the last, given Thanksgiving day, #1 hey were also to the front atthe time of the Johnstown dis- aster when they added #103 to the subscription for the Chesapeake and Ohio canal sufferers. ‘The troupe has, at its own expense, remodeled the stage and proscenium of Willard hall, The scenery is from the brush of the veteran artist, James Lamb, who has a universal repu- tation as a maste Their street scene, painted by him, gives a view of our Pennsylvania ave- nue from the Treasury to the Capitol, The Ideals announce an entertainment for Monday evening next, December 23, at Willard hail, andas a climax to their past successes have | secured the services of Mr. Herndon Morsell, who will sing in their circle the same selections he rendered at the Marine band concert in Philadelphia this week. Reserved seats are | but 50c.. general admission 25c., and undoubt- edly an overflowing house will greet them, * TRovBLE IN THE Capinet.—Some trouble was threatened at a recent cabinet meeting the Statement that one of the members Uuséd im- ported perfumes, When it was explained to him that Mertz’s Queen AnneCologne was superior to imported articles he promised not totransgress agin and harmony reigned : Wrens & Co., Avetionrens, 637 Lovtstaxa Avenve, Orvosire Ciry Post’ Orrice.—Large sale of toys, dolls, tool boxes, &., contained in premises No. 431 7th strect southwest. 8, Santsrac, Salesman. —> Agreat quantity of oysters are being taken to Nartolk trom the North Carolina coast. Lerten Fron A Currovmay, GRATEFUL ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF CURES BY THE CULICUKA KEMEDIES. eM E e—-IN THE PULPIT, HOME AND IN E STREET. For about thirteen years I have been troubled with eczema or some other cutsneous disease which all es failed to “ee cure. Heariug of the CUTICURA wlved them trial Ne of CUTICURA KESOLY! box of CUTICURA and one cake of CUTICURA SOAP, T followed the directions carefully, and it affords me much pleasitre to say that before using two boxes of the CUTICURA, four cakes of CUTICURA SOAP hd one bottle of CUTICURA RESOLVENT I was entirely cured. In addition to my own case my baby boy, then about five mouths old, was suffering with what I supposed to imine to such au extent that jis ated over with a solid seab, trom which © was a constant flow of pus which was sickening m, besides two Lrge tumor-like kernels on is head. Thanks to you and your wouder- » is perfectiy well dso that there is nd that is he bs he has a fine e been seattel tle place by his leit . Ins! of a coating of & coat of hair, much better thau that which was de~ stroyed by the disease. I would that the whole world of sufferers frou: skin aud blood diseuses knew the value of your CUTICURA RE IES us I do. ‘The CUTICUKA SOAP aud CULICURA RESOLVENT. are each worth ten times the price at which they are sold. Ihave never used any other toilet soap in my house since I bought the first cake of your CUTICURA el SOAP. J would be iuhuman ay well as ungrateful should I fail to speak well of and recommend your CUTICURA REMEDIES to every sufferer who cane in my reach. I have spoken of it and shall continue to *peak of it from the pulpit, in the homes aud in the streets. Praving that you may live longand do others the same amount of good you have done mo aud my child, I remain yours gratefu Kev. C. M. MANNING, Box 28, Acworth, Ga. CUTICURA REMEDIES are sold everywhere. Price, CUTICURA, 50c. ; BUAP, zhe : RESOLVENT, $1, Prepared by the POTTER DRUG AND GHEMICAL CORPORATION, Boston. Ga~Send for “How to Cure Skin Diseases,” 64 pages, | 50 filustrations and 100 testimonisls. AMILLS, BLACK-HEADS, CHAPPED AND OILY japan Proveuted by CUTICURA MEDICATED SOAP. OLD FOLKS’ PAINS. Full of comfort for all Paius, Tuftammation and Weukuess of the Aged is the CUTICURA ANTI-PAIN PLASTER, the first aud ouly pain-killing Strengthen- ing Haster, New, iustuutaneous and infallible, Bw Sexuxe Case Banoans. 3 EXCELLENT QUALITY BLACK SILKS, $1, 81.25, 50. LADIES’ BROADCLOTH, fine quality, yard and halt wide, pure fine French ‘wool, Rea : DOUBLE WHITE WOOL BLANKETS, immense size, extra heavy, $5, CLOTH YLALDS, yard and ahalf wide, pure wool, BLACK SULA SILKS, excellent quality, 50, ok SU cel HENKIETIA’ CASEMERES and HENGETTA barwain ove. ‘3c. ule ILK PLUSHES excellent quality, 50¢, oc i OUL BLANKETS, 41:36, 82, ei GG seat ands bat : 2 BLACK ASTRARKHAN SLOTH excellent quality, $2. ROYAL FRENCH SERGE, elegant dress gouds, Fe Wool, cash burcalll, 3 ge uble wi le COTTON, Sige. LADI5s’ Cpe GUODS, *ath asics side band, wide dott ro Wools | the incorporators from Boston, New York, Chi- {| cago, and St. Lonis, in which subjects of im- | portance to the society will be discussed, and ‘its farther alations relative to it beaches will be determined ‘apes. —— Cunistatas ox THe RaPPawaNNock, 1862.—See “The Boy Spy.” Brentano's, Ld _ J. Jax Gourp has “snow” thing for the Christmas tree, ble fold: all ealors: 12 garde NO hina he jor Lasr Wreree Twas troubled eo badly with rheumatism in my right shoulder and Joints of my leg as not to be able to walk. I took Hood’s Sarsapsrilla and now I don't feel any aches or pains anywhere. Isell newspapers right in the middle of the streetevery day in the year and have been doing so for 5 years, and standing on the cold stones sin't no picnic,Ican tell you. And if ‘Hood's Sarsaparilla cured me it certainly ought to be good for those people who don't stand on the cold stones. Ican be seen every day in the year at corner Tompkins and DeKalb avenues. WILLIAM W. HOWARD, Brooklyn, N.Y. N.B.—Be sure to get HOOD'S SARSAPARILLA Sold by all druggists. 1; six for 5. Prepared only by C, L HOOD & CO., Apothecaries, Lowell, Mass. 100 DOSES ONE DOLLAR. 3 Tar Boxs THEIR CHRISTMAS SUITS OB OVERCOATS THIS WEEK, WE HAVE SOME SPECIAL STYLES OF FINE DRESS GOODS WHICH ARE NEW AND VERY HANDSOME. WE WILL HOLD THEM FOR YOU, IF YOU WISH IT, UNTIL TUESDAY, 24TH, AND SHOULD THE FIT NOT BE ENTIRE- LY SATISFACTORY YOU CAN EXCHANGE Pe FOR ANYTHING ELSE OR RECEIVE YOUR MONEY BACK. BAME THING APFLIES TO ANYTHING IN OUR STOCK FOR BOYS OR MEN. E.B, BARNUM & 00, 420 931 PENNSYLVANIA AVE OKs. OOKS. . Dooxs here iy no doubt that MAKS CASSIDY, 143 ave., opposite Nat. Safe Deposit Buildiny, is selling Books ‘Che Bookseller iu Washington, aud atter on following prices quoted they Will be fully convinced of the tact: Dickeus’ Works, 14 vols., Large Print and well Dustrated, $6.64. Thackeray's Works, 10 vols, Large Print, Mlus- trated, # Waverley ‘Cooper's, Complete, 16 vols. Large Print, Ius- ‘trated, $7. . M: Keid’s, 18 vols., Large Pri 40, ree Print, $4.8: vols., Hlustrat 2.90. Rollins’ Ancient History, History of Scot vou 4 vols. > routs Stati rowbridye, Oj above coat. Besides the Books named above he has # great many others at comparatively low pric He also ime a splendi Booklets, Cards, Calend: Pocket Books, Portiol Gold Pens aud Ch: PAUL E, WL rtment of Christmas Writing Tablets, Desks, bles, Prayer aud Hymuals, GOLD FOUN EN $2. U: prectas Axp Canes. ‘We open today a choice selection of ISAAC SMITH’S SONS UMBRELLAS AND CANES, embracing the bewest desigus in Gold, Silver and Sweet-scented Woud. SPECIALLY ADAP? OR GEN B, H. STINEMETZ & SONS, HATTERS AND FURRIERS, oc8-3m_ 1237 Pennsylvania ave. It PRESENTS TOLADIES EMEN. y ALLIS & CO.'S NEW ORLEANS CUSTOM HOUSE CIGARS, All Long, Clear hnported Tobacco, for 5 cents. Creole and Cuban Hund-made, Absolutely pure and free from all acids, extracts, juts or flavoring and are not dipped. Is a beautifu and perfect Cigar—not a cheap Cigarro or Chervot, Equal te any 10-cent Cixar in the United States that is sold regular, This Cigar bears the hizhest testi- mouials of any goods known in the trade. Indorsed by one lrundred and seventy of the very largest whole- sale firms of the south, north, east aud west, Is by far the best advertixed Cigar in the Union. egularly ad vertised in nearly every first-class paper in the Union, ulso in many other ways, Isa standard brand. Abso- lutely only one Wholeswle Agency given in each city, Write for prices aud contract, JAML L, BARBOUR & SON, Wholesale Agents. Are a4-1m Userezr Hoxwsy Presesrs FOR GENTLEMEN. UDS, 1OULDER BRACES, KINO UNDESWEAK, BRELLAS WITH GOLD OL SILV Etc HANDLES. LATEST SPYLES 5ILK AND DERBY HATS, RC, LEWIS & SON, 1421 NEW YORK AVE, North side near 15th st, N.B.—LOWEST PRICE PLAINLY MARKED ON TICLE, 29-4 1113 Tye Dixie Roos. 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 Bow!, a puir of Lon Bon Dishes, A pair of Handsome Kepousse Comports, A Kepousse SILVEK 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 Plextl, Ivory or Plated KNIVES. A Caso of CARVERS. three, tive or seven pieces. A pair of CANDELABRUSS, 3, 4 or 5 lights, WHICH ARE 25 PER CENT LOWER IN PRICE THAN FORMERLY, HARRIS & SHAFER, a7-1m A POLLO, All persons desiring to have s Pure, Healthy, Palatable and sStimulatiog Drink with their Christmas and New Year's table should not fail to send for ‘@ case of this fine Beer, APOLLO. Anew and special brewing of the BAR- THOLOMAY BREWING Co., ROCHESTER, N.Y, Price, $1.50 per case of two dozen pints, delivered to any part of the city. 308 11TH ST. N.W. ‘ TELEPHONE, 441, APOLLO. Hounay Gus. All goods to be sent from the city properly packed. inffuitable wooden boxes by an experienced and delivered to express company free of charge. Oar asgortment of BRIC-A-BRAC IS IMMENSE AND OF OUR OWN IMPO&TATION. RICH CUT GLASS in agreat variety of new rich latge and small pieces fromm $2 to $36 each. _n27-3m DINNER SETS, TOILET SETS, FISH SETS, | Hears GAME SETS, te. Fine Decorated Plates from 83 to $90 per dozen. WILMARTH & DMO: 2203 PRO, AVR | Pearl Opera Gia The Only Place in Washington where New Domestic Machines are sold is at our regular agency, C. Auerbach, 7th and H. Look at our Domestic Writing Desk and Ma- chine combined; we have them in eight differ- ent kinds of wood, a marvel of beauty and sim- plicity. Domestic Sewixe Macutye Co., N.Y. 1 Full Weight Cigars, Reliable. Tur Sex- ATE, 1004 7th st. now. it $50 Sewing Machines for ‘This month only, for holiday presents. New, Latest Imp. High-arm Machines, elegant finish in oak and walnut, with 5-years’ guarantee, at C, AvErnacu’s, 7th and H, Sole agency for the Light-ruaning Domestic, 1 _ Turkeys! Turkeys!! Turkeys!!!—Finest ng land, Market prices, it & P. Merzorn, 417 7th now, Glorious Glorias! Gold Caps, Silver Caps and Handles, Natural Sticks, Paragon Frame Umbrellas down to $1.98 Franc, One Price, it 7th and D. er tiene = BESS Daughters, Wives and Mothers. Physicians heartily endorse the use of Srrer’s Celebrated Wine for the use of debilitated fe- males, It isnot an intoxicant and is abso- Jutely pure, being made from grapes at Spee! Vineyards, N.J. Just the wine for the Holi- days, it The “‘Mother’s Friend” Not only shortens labor and lessens pain at- tending it, but greatly diminishes the danger to life of both mother and child if used a few months before confinement. Write to the Braprievp Reavratror Co. further particulars. Sold by all druggists.” 1 Finest Holland Gin.—Dowestic use. 1t* Merzcer’s, For Presents Examine and compare our 6¢., 15¢., 0c. Lamp Shades. See the Handsome Silk Umbrella Shades. All colors and prices, Rochester Lamps, 82.50, $3, £3.25, $3.00, &c. Genuine appreciative presents, ‘The lamp store with new goods; lowest prices, lt A. Muppn. 1206 F street. For Holiday Presents. Novelties in smokers’ articles, A large and varied assortment of Meerschaum Pipes, Cigar and Cigarette Tubes at reduced prices at Lk* Ws. S. Honton’s, 455 Penn. ave. n.w, 500 More of Those Men’s Fine $2.50 Saxony Wool Knit Jackets, selling so rapidly at $1.49, in all colors; fiuer grades at similar’ re- duction at C, Averpacn’s, 7th and H, E Domestic Sewing Machine Agency, You cannot get a better Cigar for 5 cents than the Full Weight, At wholesale only by Watrer C, Scotr & Co. No goods sold at re- tail, it See Book Ad. of Mars Cassidy, 1432 N.Y. ave. n.w., for Xmas presents, d20-2t* Old RyefWhisk qt.bottle, Merzcrn’s. The Thing We Desire to Say is that we don’t want you to depend upon fancy adjectives and breezy advertisements alone—find some happy possessor of the White—ask them how the: A Cheap and Reliable Remedy for Coughs and Cold is Dr. Buii's Cough Syrup, 25cts. 6 Candy and Nuts, Nuts and Candy, Mince Meat, Fruit Cake, Plum Pudding. M. & Metzoen, 417 7th st. new. a We Carry the Largest supply of Bottled Goous in the city, and the constantly increas- ing sales of our Fine Whisky at $3 per gal. for a quart bottle, attest its superiority and ex- cellence, Lyxcu’s, 9th st. near D new. d7s.w-7t Musical E: change, Lessons Free,477 Pa.ave. Candy. Candy. Candy. We have 2 tons of Vresh Christmas Candies, including Kock Cuts, French and Drop Mix- tures, Clear Toys, &c. Ask to see our Candy Chains for decorating trees. A very fine Mix- ture in 10 pound buckets tor $2, Reductions to Sunday ychools and clubs, CRAERIN’s, 515 7th st. n.w, (formerly of 7th and H sts.) 20-30" Worrorn’s, 933 F, Solid Gold Watches, #14 up. Silver, $5.75 up. Our Diamond Rings, $10, $15, $20) $25. Special bargains. W. M. Paank,461 Pa, av, dl9-st* Pipes for presents. Great variety. Merz- oun’s, 7th nw. uw Wilbor’s Pure Cod Liver Oil and Phosphates cures Consumption, Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Debility, Wa: ing ‘Diseases’ and Scrofulous ‘Humors. The great popuiarity of this sate and efficacious preparation is alone attributable to its intrinsic worth, In the cure of Coughs, Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Whooping Cough, Scrofulous Humors,and ali Consumptive Symp- toms, it has no superior, if equal. Let uo one neglect the early symptoms of disease, when anagent is at hand which will cure all con plaints of the Chest, Lungs or Throat, Manu- factured only by 'A. B. Witpor, chemist, Boston. Sold by all druggis! eo3t + ’ Carvers $1 up. Watrorp’s, Pa, ave. e05* Old Rye Whisky %3 per gallon. Do not confound this article with cheaper ones. Goods of this character cannot be sold for less money. ‘Try it, M.& P. Merzorr, 417 7th mw. 1t* Nice present, fine box of Cigars. Meszozn's.1* Examine our New High Arm No. 9 and notice how its positive silent rotary motion and consequent absence of iriction contrasts with the heavy, rasping, uncertain action of shuttle machines, Wurerer & Witson Mra, Co., 437 9th n.w, 130-eolm 7 Go For Cheapest Toys to Youxe’ dj-eod-2w Phillips? Digestibie Cocoa now being served at C. C. Buyay’s, 1413 New York ave, Call and try a cup, dl4-eo vana and Sumatra! Before You Purchase a Sewing Ma- chine, rent or have one repaired, go to Wx. STIEBELING, 1751 Penna, avenue, You will save money. Fine assortment in Wal- nut, Oak and Cherry. See the new Desk, Cabi- net and Sewing Machine combined. Sole agent D.C. tor the “Household” Sewing Machine, d19,21-26 Cigars by the Box a specialty. Merzorn’s, 1* For Throat Discases and Coughs use Brown's Buoxcutay Tuocues. Like ail really good things, they are imitated. The genuine are sold only in boxes, eostdésk Bargains. Gold and Silver-headed Canes and Umbrellas, Engraving free. Fuaxx, Jew- ler, 461 Pa. ave. digs }, 924 Tth st. Xmas cards half price to teachers at GouLp's. 9 A Chance for All. Look at this.—The Great Atlantic and Pacific ‘Tea company, 501 and 603 7th st., cor, 7th and Ests. n.w. Best Granulated Sugar, 7 cents in 10-pound jots to any one buying Tea, Coffee or Baking Powder from us. If you want a cup of ertect Coffee or Tea use A. and P. Condensed ilk, Don't miss our new panel entitled “Christmas Morning.” ‘These panels are to be given away to all pur- chasers of G0 cla, worth of Teas, oe Baking Powder during the week com: Monday, December 16, Size 14x29, all ready for hanging. GZ"Grand’ cpening day Monday, December 16. A handsome souvenir given to all pur- chasers of Teas and Coffees, Remember Our Stores: 503 7th st. u.w., 1620 14th st. n.w., 8104 M st., Georgetown; 58, 59 and 60 Center market, 92 Western market, 8 and 9 O-st, market, 101 Northern Liberty market. Newron H. Bowmax, d16-6¢ Manager. Gould’s Wonder Store, 421 9th. Open until 8:30, di2-12" 10, Fine H: half usual: Over “pees ine Hats, nel American Hat Co.’s Fall — in and eran 1.50, 18, 14,16,18,20,21,23424* 5c. “Hoy” Cigar! Sales 1.000,000 a month! F Quick Fire Buy Wain aS Company’s Coke, a7-3m. JouNnson ’ Manitou Mineral Manitou, Col., the Most Refreshing Foecking Mineral Water known; also Ginger ipagne. For sale by all druggists. CHARLES Knarmenr, Agent, 737 71 2304m st, nw, Snow, tree toys, scrap pictures, tinsel. Gould's, Beroxz Gorse Dows. Tows Sperone tenes cuntantecd. ? i ER 21. 1889—SIXTEEN PAGES. SSS SSS SS LO AMUSEMENTS. W, % SEE SS: rape: uM Addreas 3423 0 at. ee GRAND ‘OPERA HOUSE, TONIGHT AT 8 O'CLOCK. GRAND CONCERT SOO NL MM MM 00 ERR REE ™ 88. SOC RE SAM OBE EEF T G6 1k MMMM O ORRE ER 6 ce ut MMO O M R RE 666 i tua MM OM R REE Ss GREAT JUBILEE COMBINATION. Directed in person by MR. P. 8. GILMORE_ e's Wonderful Band—Pamoas Soloists—Great Vocal Artists—Kiuging Steel Anviis, THE VOCALISTS, ¢. Blanche Stone-Barton. Mixs Jennie Dicker- Su musenst. Maron W, Whitney, Chas, B. Pratt, M 0: cVed seate—#1 90 and General admission. $1. Family Circ Next Week—CASINO OPERA COMPANY. — @71 KEfs ANS NEw wastry § THEATER, Eleventh st. south of Pennsyivama avenue. ‘The Palace Vaudeville Theater of America, TONIGHT. TONIGHT, NEW YORK STAR SPECIALTY COMPANY, FARWELL OF LITTLE CHIP. CHRISTMAS WEEK, MONDAY, DECEMBER 23, Matinees Tues., Wed., Thurs and Sat, INCLUDING GRAND CHRISTMAS MATINEE, First Appearance of the Peerless Vaudeville Attraction, HARRY SON'S CONGRESS OF SPECIALTIES. HARRY WATSON, The Funniest Dutchman Living, Assisted by Miss ALICE HUTCHINGS, THE KLOs, | Emma Greatest Rquiliuriste, 3| THE WORLD'S TRIO, | 3. Queen, Stowe and Warren in “Con*uston! FRANK H. WHIT) The Original C And the Pieasing Souvret! JAN WHITE. ‘Miss LIL Nellie| THE KING SISTERS, | Rose ‘The Adouis Duo. John} THE VIDOCQS, | Edna Great Comedy Sketch Artista, R, M. CARROLL, “Plum Doff, Harlequin Sauce.” Chas.| THE WESTONS, | Lillie ‘The Musical Premiers, A SPECIAL FEATURE, A GREAT WRESTLING CONTEST. Beginning Monday—Terminating Saturday. GREEK GEORGE vs. Capt. H. B, WILLIAMS. Bouts Greco-Roman, Catch-as-Catch-Can or on Horseback (Mexican) at every performance. Prize of 50 offered by Manager Kernan to winner of most at 8 number of falls, NEW satio THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, REQUEST PERFORMANCE And Last Appearance of Mr. E. H. S85 TrITT HO OH Se. 0° v HOW ROR SS PRES tT H H ERR KR EB In His First Washington Success, THE HIGHEST\ BIDDER, Next Week THE LYCEUM THEATER COMPANY, Under the Management of Daniel Frohman, in “OUR FLAT.” RELS rpee rank Ms Aunoance that on the occasion of the Benefit to the MARY WASHINGTON MONUMENT FUND, At Masonic Temple, Wednesday Eve., Dec. 25, : Reserved seats, 300. To be ob- ‘et's Counting Kooul and st Met 5 tained at thi Music store. | SNERISM—aYPNOTISM Yrof. Carpeuter will commence his annual. series “of Hypnotic Hiustrations in Willard’ Hall. Wednesday nikut, December 25. Wonderful Fun, Admission 25 aud 50 cents, 42 1-6t V ILLARD HALL. MONDAY EVENING, December 23, 1889, Mz. HERNDON MORSELL, Late of the Boston Ideal Opera Company, With THE IDEAL MINSTREL TROUPE, General Admission, 250. Reserved seats, 50c. al7-5t SCHOOL OF COOKERY, 611 12TH ST., FOR- merly 617 14th st. Mince Pies, Plum Pudding and Fruit Caki end other dishes to ke. ‘Croqucties, > order. “Lessons private or in cl L FIRST TIME HERE OF THE NE VERSION OF OFFENBACH AND GILBERT'S SPARKLING OPEKETTA, THE bsB RRR a XN N DDD 98S, BBR RI AA a Bb ee It ca Ak SRS DOD BBB R RU GGG 4 4.N NN Dpp Sss5 = Presented by the Famous RUDOLPH ARONSON COMIC OPEKA COMPANY, ‘The Original Cast Including, Lillian Kussell, SEATS Fannie Hice, Now =" oN on, SALE. Henry 1 jp The Opera produced under the direction of Mr. Max Director of i Kerker. alg He: BIJOU THEATER, Week of December 16, Matinoss Tuesday, Thure- day and Saturday. Miss EDITH STA Supported by Mr. Gust Mr. DAVID BELASCU'S: “LA BELLE KUsSsE. mounted and with a brilliant cast. sud 90 cunts Cuildreu under 12 yeara iatiness, Holidays Excepted, LIZZIE EV aiz _™ VANS. LOBE THEATE! G Peuue ive. and 11th at. Dec. 16, and during the weel 'N SPECIALTY COMPANY, sipenday. Fiidas,and saturday ‘cents, a16-6t° Admission, nights, _Matinees, 10. SUAsoN oF 1889 AND ‘90. THE WILHELMJ CLUB, JOSEF KASPAR, Conductor, ‘Will give the usual Three Concerts in the UNIVERSALIST CHURCH, Cor. 13th and L ste. nw. FIRST CONCERT SATURDAY, DEC. 28, when the club will be assisted by the Favorite T~nor, Mr. WM. H. RIEGER, of New York. Season ticket, including reserved seat, $1. Sub- scription lists at the music stores. Seats may be se- lected at Metzerott's, beginning December 2. d14-13t ATHOLIC UNIVERSITY LECTURES. Craatce open to the public, both Indies wen, will be given in the Lecture fiall of the = OLie UNIVERSITY of America every WEDNESDAY be wiven by Very Bev. Aue festure on THE CATH : CHURCH IN SCRIPTURE ‘Tickets of free can be “Goapelle, St. ooh. Walter, St. Pat a3-tuthtood FRIDAY at 4:30 ber lying to the Vice rector, to Rev. Dr. to Rev. HE CYCLERIES. 1406 N.Y. AVE., WILL STAGE EXCURSIONS. ae Spee ae faes Siarefed Leven Ti WEBSTER, 13 13thet, uw — | life, without sens dimly, as 2 tr Japd sees from ® mountain ¢ __NEW_PUBLICATIO} D. Apruerox & Couraxy PUBLISH THIS DaY: L THE DOLL's HOUS A PLay. BY HENRIK IBSEN. With» Biographical Introduction, Translated from the Norwegian by FRANCES LORD. 1L2mo., half cloth, Prica, 50 cents “There is scarely a man who can read Theen without feeling cbout him the roar and dark cuward motion of mn FIVE THOUSAND MILES IN A SLEDGE; 4 Mid-Winter Journey Across Siberia, BY LIONEL F. GOWING, With Map and 330 Mlustrat in Text. 22 Bamented cloth, Price, $1.50, mL LILY Lass. BY JUSTIN MocCARINY. THE GAINESBOROUGH SERIES. 12mo., paper, Price, 25 cents, Iv. HAND BOOK OF AMERICAN WINTER RESORTS. FOR TOURISTS AND INVALIDS. With Maps, T+ lustrations and Tsble of Kailway Fares. .\ - tion just ready, Large 12mo., paper cover. Price, 50 cents, For sale by ali booksellers; or by mail on recewpt of price, ut 1, 3and 5 Bond St, New York. iE BOY SPY. A DE New War Story, An Brent IGHTFULLY TRUE AND opriate Christinas pres ent. tane THE SWEETEST AND BITTEREST War Story of Genuine Secret Service and Secret Love tor Sor snd Daughters of Veteraus is THE BOY SPY. Breu- az __ HOTELS. Lo KUL 'S KESTAUKANT, as Pennsylvania ave. 1804. french Table d'Hote Dinner » cents, inci ding claret and coflee. First-classPurnished Rooma.d1 Lud SREMONT HOUSE—PIVE MINUTES WALK TO the Patent and General Post (fice, Penson an Govetument Prinung Offices and Capitol Bus and A) can at low rat a OTEL FRKEDUNIA. NEW, ELEGANT, HOMELIKE. Hot. between Lith and 14%h sts. n-w, 236-1m, EBBITT HOUSR WASHINGTON, D.C Bezavpa, ‘The Land of the Lily and the Rose, HAMILTON HOTEL, Open from December until May. For Circulars, ete., address WALTER AIKEN, Proprietor, Hamilton, Bermuda, Until January 1 address at Franklin Falls, N. i nlb-skw3u wt a t ys 00 RRR > %MmMYIE Seek? > S26 2 Oo O RRR T ASA Y¥ OOR R TaaY RE CHRISTMAS HANDKERCHIEFS. Anclegautassortwant of Handkerchiefs for LADIES and GENTLEMEN, MISSES and BOYS. Ladies’ all linen, plain and fancy embroidered and also colored bordered, 2 for 25c. Ladies’ all linen, embroidered, tucked and colored bordered, 25c. Asuperb assortment handsomely embroidered at 3734, 50, 62H, 75, STic., BL 1B: 1.50 upto sb a apiece, MEN'S HANDKERCHIEFS. Plain white hewstitched sud tape bordered, all- linen, 25c. Piain and fancy bordered, all linen, 35¢c. to 75c. CHILDREN’S HANDKERCHIEFS. Plain white and colored bordered, sll linen, 8 an@ 10c. Pisin and fancy embroidered, all linen, 1236, 15 and 25 cents. SILK HANDKERCHIEFS. Ladies’ White and Colored Silk, plain hem and hem- stitched, 25, 50, 63 and 75 cents. Men's White Silk, hemstitched, 38c. to 1.50, ‘Moen’s Colored Bordered Silk at 50, 63, 75 cents. Elegant assortment of Silk and Cashmere Mufflers for Men and Ladies, UMBRELLAS!!! UMBRELLAS!!! ‘We are showing an elegant line of Umbrellas at very Feasonable prices, The prices vary according to value of Stick and quality of Silk,from 1.25, $1.87, ¢2 $2.25, $2.50, $3 and so on up to 814.75. HANDLES OF EVERY CONCEIVABLE MAKR ‘Headquarters for GLOVES and HOSIERY. WM. H. McKNEW, Guccessor to KR. H. Taylor, azo 933 Penn eve Usercz. Houmax Passexrs AT TRE GREAT CLEARING BALE ar KING'S PALACE, 814 7TH 8ST. N.W., On account of Rebuilding PLUSH WRAPS. Ladies’ Seal Plush English Walking Jackets, Quilted . Spiked ‘Trimraing all around, Bell Quilted Loop Ornaments, regular price $20; clearing: 814 7TH STREET. ‘Store extends from 7th to Sth strest, KING'S PALACE