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g 7 THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON. D.C.. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26. 188 Cf ’ LOCAL MENTION. The Weathe FORFCAST TILL FIGHT A.M. THURSDAY. For the District of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia, fair until Saturday; colder; northwesterly winds. = 618-620 14ta St. N.W. Reduced price list of genuine oriental goods only for this and next week. Bagdad portieres. fine stripes, superb quality and colors, at 25; elsewhere 37 to 210. Turkish house slippers. 50c.; elsewhere T5e. Fine Daghistan and Persian rugs, size 5.6x 86, only £7.50: elsewhere $12 to $15 Antique Daghistan, Kazuk and Shirvan rugs, most useful siz 4, 8x4, only $15 to $18: elsewhere $24 to $30. Hall rugs, size 13x4. only $1 Magniticent Bokhara carpets, O55; elkewhere $55 to $9. Large Agra (Indian) carpets, in all sizes, at marvelously reasonable prices. ‘This is an exceptional occasion. Public shouid take advantage of this rare opportanity by making their purchases promptly. ‘The only direct and extensive importing es- tablishment in the city. Remember the number, 618-620 1th st. D. K. Vanzuareptay. Taxe Notice. of the 25 per cent discount eale at Tux Farm. Read the ad, on fourth page. Caumriep Haxpkexcurers and aprons at cost. A. R. Drnaxo, 1205 F street. Maxaxcnory and blue devils have driven many aman and woman to distraction, and even suicide. The thing to do is to use Dr. Henley's Celery Beef and Iron, the great nerve tonic, and get well. It banishes disease from the system. Sold everywhere. Lrvenres 1x Great Vausery, #15 up. Eisrxas Bros., 7th and E. We Have Dereruixep To Reovcr our stock of carpets by selling a large portion at and less than mannfacturer’s prices. 2.000 yards of Moquette carpet, price £1.50, reduced to 21.20 per yard. 2.5 ds of body Brussels carpet. prices $1 and $1.25, reduced to Se. and We, per yard. 1,500 yards Wilton vel- vet carpet. pri reduced to %e. per yard. 3.000 yards tapestry Brussels carpet, rices We. and $i, reduced to 70c. per yard. Roo yards of tapestry Hrusselscarpet, prices 60c. and 75c., reduced to 45. per yard. 1,200 yards best ingrain carpet, price 75c., reduced to 50c. per yard. ds —— carpet, price 50c., Feduced to 35. per y 1,000 hassock or foot stools at 25c. each. Bugs and mats reduced in same proportion. W. B. Moses & Sox, Furniture, Carpet and Upholstery Establisb- ment, Cor. lith and F streets northwest. Gc “Hor” Cigar! Havana! Delicious! Fragrant! Dos't Forcet our mark-down sale of suits and overcoats to $14.85, Eiseaax Baos., 7th and E, Manufacturing Clothiers and Tailors. Fixe Lapies’ Dugsses (second-hand) bought and sold. Justu’s old stand, 619 D st. n.w. ‘Tnx Crzaresr Fost in the market is Wash- ton gas light company’s coke. _ ee Oe recat tate. Kaui Agents. Brrone You Bux your carpets and furniture tee W. H. Hoeke’s stock an get his prices. Visrr the Empire Carpet Cleaning Works, 691-635 Mass. ave. n.w. Telephone 737-2 Bry Your Coat. Coke and Wood from Jonx- rox Broturns, the leading firm im the Dis- trict W.S. Frsuen, florist. 1425 Pa, ave. n.w. Canis. Xaxper calls attention to his fine line and large assortment of Califorma wines. A sonhand, None but the matured wines are handled. ‘The most reliable 3 cise! Museu!!! Gerstenberg’s Bowling alleys, 1335 Pa. ave. Ir Wr Pax You to take a look at the suits and overcoats we have reduced to =14.) E:seaax Bros., 7th and E, Mannfacturing Clothiers and Tailors, CITY AND DISTRICT. CONDENSED LOCALS. By an inadvertent error Tur Star on Mon- day announced that the Christmas music at St Andrew's church. corner of 14th and Cor- coran streets. would be repeated Sunday, January ‘This should have referred to the coming Sunday, December 2: ‘The Jackson-Jones company to earry on the lime and cement business has filed a certificate of incorporation. The incorporators are Gov. E. E, Jackson, H. A. Jones, J. H. Jackson and W. E. Emery. The tire about 5 o'clock yesterday morning was at No. 1355 D street northwest; loss less than 2100, The pody of a colored infant was found ‘Tuesday evening between Vermont avenue and 13th and M and N streets northwest. ii. Knott, a boy, while stealing a ride ona! train Tuesday evening was caught in the gate at 3dand K streets southeast and was badly lacerated about the hip. Albert Cox fell from the porch of the second | story of the building northwest corner of Lith | and E ets Tuesday evening and striking on & butcher's block was seriously injured. He was taken to the Emergency hospital. Mr. Cox met with a serious accident about Christ- mas last year. ‘The policemen of the ninth precinct on Christmas eve presented to Mrs. Teeple, wife of Lieut. Teeple of that precinct, an elegant side board. Chas. Vigal. an old colored man, while at work in the hay loft of Wm. McGuire, 7th and P streets, fell from one of the windows Tues- dey evening and was badly injured. He was | taken to the Freedman’s hospital. | Washington will be Fepresented by Profs. Emmons and Russell of the government sur- vey atthe ennual meeting of the American geological society, which opened in the Mu- seum of Natural History in New York today for s jee day —— ad © members of “The Brigands” company at Albangh’s between the acts last eveaing sur- rounded the stage manager, Mr. Max Freeman, and presented him with a gold watch, ‘The grand jury today paid a visit to the jail and almshouse. ‘The twenty-second annual conventicn of the National woman suffrage association will be held in the Church of Our Father, commenc- ing on February 18 and continuing in session the 2ist. Sreemenigisscas She Held on to the Thief. A young negro named Artie Evans was before Judge Miller yesterday for snatching a pocket book from Miss Alice Bates at the corner of 9th and L streets Tuesday night. The young lady grabbed the negro who stole her pocket book, but another boy appeared, and during the tussle the pocket book was lost. The young lady, however, seeured her prisoner, uaa yes-| terday morning the pocket book was found. Evans was given a hearing in the Police Court. and Judge Miller committed him in default of €1,000 bail for the action of the grand jury. Charged With Stealing a Bicycle. J. Walter Mitchell and Lewis K. Hall, two Printers, were behind the bars at the Police Court yesterday, charged with grand larceny. | They bad recently done some work in| Brashear’s printing office, on Louisiana avenue, | and were charged with stealing his (Brashear's) or Yep The wheel disappeared Tuesday night and Hall afterward, it is alleged, tried to sell the machine. Mitchell went with him, ‘The latter denied that he was with Hall when he took the bieycle. Hall, who was under the | influence of liquor, told Mr. Higham, to whom | he tried to sell the wheel, that he wanted to Faise enough money to take them both back to | Boston. They were both held in 300 bail for the action of the grand jury. — ie Four Divorce Cases Pending, One Ended. Iu the divorce case of Sarah Bradstreet against George P. Bradstreet, the defendant | has filed a motion for the order of alimony to | Year# of be rescinded and asking that in ‘ieu monthly |? payments for the expenses be accepted. In the case of Sarah S. Thorn against A. W. Thorn the defendant has filed his answer. ‘The cases of Susannsh K. McLean John A. McLean and Janet W. Bowman against & S. Bowman have been referred to examiners to take testimony. A iio against Wagon, which had A BUSY DAY FOR THE POLICE. They Make 191 Arrests, Mostly of Dranks—A Motley Crowd in Court. During the twenty-four hours ending at 8 o'clock this morning the police made 191 arrests, probably the largest number ever made by the District police in one day hereto- fore. Many of the persons arrested were locked up as “plain drunks,” who were only kept until sober, when they were released. Of the 191 prisoners 83 were taken to the Police Court this morning in the ‘‘Maria.” A large number had been released oncollateral. Those who were taken to court included men, women and children. Most of them were locked up for offenses growing out of drunkenness, The water boy was in great demand, The two smali dark cells were not large enough to hold thore who came and the prisoners had to be placed along the corridor and a portion of the motley gathering occupied seats in the “amen corner” of the court room. The lawyers who spend most of their time in the Police Court were on hand exrly in the morning. watching the arrival of the ‘‘Maria.” From the gen- eral appearance of the crowd there were not many “fat fee es” to be obtained, as there was hardly a well-dressed man in the crowd. Some scarcely had on enongh clothing to cover them. The seats were occupied by all prisoners alike, there being no distinction on account of race, color or previous condition. ee The Death Record. During the forty-eight hours ending at noon today deaths were reported to the health office as follows: Ann J. Halbert, 49 years; Bernice Waters, 1 month; Martin Simpson, 2 days; Ada R. Steele, 36 years; Rebecca Hughes, 81 years; Bertha J. Mahagan, 3 years; Sarah D, Wells, 58 years; Elizabeth DeForrest, 30 years: David B. Edgar, 2 ieck Bush, 36 years; Marstella One Wm. Walker, 2 year Isaiah Hillery, 23 years; Semuel Clark, 11 years; Julia Ross, 76 years. ——o—__ Real Estate Matters. Christian Heurich has bought of the Second National bank for $5,215.55 sub 82, square 7 for 26.042 of W.Y. AtLeesub 83. do.; for #1 of M. C. Hooker sub 84,and, for a nominal con- sideration, of W. F. Mattingley lot 90—each 20 feet front on New Hampshire avenue between M and N streets. Albert Carry has purchased for $10,440 of Abbie K. Long, lot 2. square 918— 90feet 1 inch on Massachusetts avenue, 100 feeton B street east of Sth street northeast. A. L. Johnson bas bought of Margaret E. Spindle et al. for $10,500, lot 22 and part 21, square 485- feet by 260n F between Sth and 6th streets northwest. J. W. Smiteman has bought for 95,550 of Susan Dugger sub 148, square 181—14 by 62 feet on 17th street between O and P streets northwest. ——_.+—___ Children’s Christmas Club, District 2. The following contributions are acknowl- edged: Mrs. Laughton, $5; Miss Kennelly, #1; Cash, $3; Mr. C. A. James, $5; Mr. Simon Wolf, $5; Mr. E. Le Mour, Mr. C. A. Waiter, $1. The kindness of Messrs. John H. Smail & Sons in providing and setting up a beantifal Christ- mas tree for the poor children and that of Mr. Washington B. Williams in furnishing tables and other articles are also appreciated. Full notice will be given tomorrow of the program of the dinner. Santa Klaus and Punch and Jady have sent word that they are all prepared, and the children may be sure of their presence at the right time. ge He Was Sent to a Retreat. The police of Lieutenant Hefner's precinct yesterday took in custody a seedily dressed individual about thirty years old, on sus- picion, He was visiting saloons and ordering wines in quantities of five and ten gallons in the name of Father Ryan of the Immaculate Conception church, The prisoner was sent to jolice headquarters and Inspector Swindell looked into the case, It was ascertained that he was a Canadian priest of the name of Ferron who had been dissipating, and had run out of funds, He was recognized at Father Ryan's, whose name he had used without authority, and promising to sim no more was sent to a retreat at Frederick. Transfers of Real Estate. Deeds in fee have been filed us follows: J. B. Spalding to Maggie F. Riley, lot 10, sq. 608 to sq. 610; 9, sq. 611; $1, Oliver Cox to J. G. Brewster, sub 126, sq. B. Coppes to M. I. Weller et al. in trust, subs 20 to 35, block 28, Long Meadows; @—. W. M. Burdette to Amos Crounse, sub 8, 8q. 205; T. 5. Mayer to Louis Brandt, sub 20, sq. has, 629; £3,625. ssford to Martha E. ‘Ash- man. subs 21 to 24, sq. 828; 3—. J. W. Boteler to W. W. McCullough, subs 106 to 111, aq. 274; $—. |G. W. Cochran to same, subs 100 to 105, do.:¢—. E. M. Gailaudet to J. C. Croissant, part 12, 09. 920; 8 %. D, Weaver to Henry Murray, sub 23. sq. 442; 3,681.25. L.A. L don to 1: Ist 24, block 36, Merid- ian Hill;$—. Josephine B. Hicks to Jessie C. Os- born, pts. 13 aud 14, sq. 1019; $—. Catherine M. Davidson toll. B. F. Heath, interest in lot 1 Margaret A. Ryder to J. F. King. lot 82, blk. 29, Long Meadows; ¢—." A. L. Johnson to E. Kurtz Johnson, lots 7 and 13, 16 and 24, Cooke's park, W. W.; E. Eckloff to J. L. Schaffert, pt. 4, sq. 516; €—. A Brakeman Crushed to Death. John Edgar, a brakeman on the Baltimore and Potomac railroad, was found dying on the tracks at Iststreet and Virginia avenue Tues- day night, His head had been crashed. It is supposed that in making up the Quantico freight train le was caught between the bump- ers. Before the patrol wagon could reach the His body was taken to the sterday the coroner gave a cer- te of accidental death. The remains were to the late residence of the deceased, East Capito! street. He was about thirty- two years old and was well and favorably known by a large circle of friends, seene he was dead. morgue and y tith =o Elections of Officers. Franklin lodge, No. 2, Knights of Pythias, last evening elected the following officers to serve one year: Richard Kelly, P.C.; Charles Thorpe, C.C.; B.C. Gover, V.C.; J. T. Hayre, prelate; August Hoffman, M. at A.; Thomas Adams, K. of R. and S.; Lemuel Fugitt, M. of E.; L H. Entwistle, M. of F.; P. C. Ryall, trus- tee for eighteen months; P. C. Thomas Adams, Fugitt, Woodfield, Rothwell and Ryall repre- sentatives to the Grand lodge. Harmony lodge, No. 21, Knights of Pythias, elected officers as follows last night: P.C. Francis C. McCathran; C. Seigmund Silber ; Louis Giclas; prelate, John 8. Gar- rison; K. of RK. and 8., Ben. C. : F., William G. Lown; Talbott; M. at A., John J. McGuigan; repre- to the grand lodge, John E. Wagner, George W. Heisley, James H. Lewis, John E. Smith and William H. ‘Talbott; trustees. Will- iam H. Talbott, John E. Wagner, George W. Heisley. Clarence E. Curtis and William G, Lown. Good Will commandery, No. 21, United Order of the Golden Cross, has elected the following officers: James G. Thompson, N.C: Watrous, V.N. James W. Chen Mrs. Groot, A LL W. or. L. B, Swormstedt, alternate rep- resentative. GEORGETOWN. Recarrvren.—For about three months Grant Warren, a young colored man, had been enjoy- ing his freedom after escaping from the work honse gang. Yesterday he was recognized and arrested by Ofticer Murphy. it was subse- ntly learned that Warren's presence would desired at Rockville for an alleged attempt- ing to take the life of a resident there. inossL¥ Ivsvnrine 4 Giai.—Christian Head and Jas. D. Moseby were arrested here yester- day. It is alleged that Head yesterday morn- ing made indecent proposals to a girl twelve ¢, who became frighteaed and ran re, where she had to remain until a policenjan was sent for, who arrested Head, Six Cayat Boarmes started out to paint the town yesterday and had begun in earnest when they were checked by the avrival of the patrol d summoned by Sfticor | Brown. They took a ride to the station in the patrol wagon and this morning were taken to | the Police Court, In the case of Sidonie C. Buford against Rob-| Tue to Use Hus Kyire’— Wm. Wheeler, ert E. B. Buford, in bill ich cruei treatment is has — The Willis Comedy Company. The Willis comedy company made a hit at the Alexandria opera house last night in Jeff Seblosberg’s farce comedy, “Paid Cash.” Mr. Sehlosberg is a Washingtonian and a large number of his friends from this city were on hand last night Miss Grace Young as = gis Downe Renay pester with pockea bynes athletic ub’ ANACOSTIA, Recuanrres.—Tuesdy night Salem tent held one of the best meetings of the year. Remarks were made by Messrs, Chas. Sanderson, W. H. Seott, Benoni Milstead, W. L. Poates, W. W. Cordell, W. T. Sedgwick, S. H. Walker, Thos. W. Scott, J. C. Eller, J, N, Minnix and Clarence Mills. —Naomi Tent (iadies) No. had a pleas- ant inegpoor ¢ last evening. Messrs. Chas. San- derson and W. H. Scott were gladly received into the fold of the tent. Remarks were made by Miss Mattie Minnix, Mr. Charles San- derson, Miss Hattie bird, Mr. W. H. Scott, Miss Sara Pontes, Mr, J. E, Minnix, Miss Elia Fry and W. W. Cordell. The ean beg lee were elected for the ensuing year: Verdie Catterton, 9% Agnes Catterton, C.R.; Sara Poates. D.R.; Hattie Bird, R.S.; B. Milstead, F.S.; W. W. Cor- dell, T.; Rosa Poates, L.: L, Main, LG,; Clar- ence Mills, O.G., and W. W. Cordell, delegate to the grand tent. Nores.—Officers J. T. Branson and W. T. An- derson of the police force are on sick leave. Branson's horse being frightened by a pack of curs threw him against the fence in his yard, seriously bruising his face, and Anderson, while making improvements about his home on Washington street, drove his thumb nail nearly through an inch board. —Yesterday a young colored man living in Hillsdale was stabbed in the chest with a pen knife, a gash about half an inch deep being made. He is believed to be John Roberts and his assailant Henry Ford. also colored. Harry Halleck. twelve or fourteen years old, was recently assaulted by Geo. Webster and Wm. Altdorfer, two white boys, sixteen and seventeen years of age. Both were arrested and fined $5 or thirty days. es FUNERAL OF H. W. GRADY. Georgia Honors Her Favorite Son—At- Janta Will Erect a Monument. The funeral services of Henry W. Grady took place yesterday at Atlanta in the presence of a great throng. Floral emblems abounded and universal sorrow was manifested. The funeral procession was the largest that Georgia has ever seen. In the honorary escort there were, besides men prominent in affairs in Georgia and the south, a number of northern friends, At10 o'clock a sole:an procession wended its way to the First Methodist church, where the body was to lie in state. Here the Chi Phi fra- ternity, of which Mr. Grady was the highest officer in the state, took charge. For four hours the public was allowed to pass the casket and look upon his face. Floral designs came from friends everywhere. The scenes during these four hours were most touching. Old and oung, great and small, white and black, passed y the casket and there was not a dry eye as people realized that their best friend had gene. ‘The employes of the Constitution, headed by President Howell and Business Managet Hemp- hill, eame in a body. ‘fhen they went to the house and acted as escort of honor to the fam- ily tothe church, The services were the sim- plest possible, ‘This was at the request of the widow. Dr. Morrison, Dr. Lee, Dr. Barnett, Dr. Green, Gen, Evans and Dr. Hopkins were the officiating ministers, Reading of selections from the Scriptures, singing of hymns and rayers by Dr. Morrison, Methodist, and Dr, foes Presbyterian, completed the services. The singing of Mr. Gridy’s favorite h “Shall We Gather at the River,” was es) touching. The long procession wended its way to Oakland and in the family vault of W. D. Grant the body of Henry W. Grady found a temporary restingplace, One short prayer at the vault and all was over. The pegple of Atlanta have determined to erect a monument to the memory of Mr.Grady, A meeting of young men resolved on this and raised $5,000 within one hour. A MEMORIAL MEETING IN THIS CITY. A number of Georgians met last night at the Metropolitan hotel to eulogize the character of the late Henry W. Grady, Col. T. C. Cohen presided, and W. E. Steveng was elected secre- tary. Speeches were made by several Georgi- ans of prominence, and resolutions expressive of regret and sympathy were unanimously adopted, The resolutions are to be engrossed on parchment, and when the artist has com- pleted his work any Georgian in the city will be at liberty to sign his name thereon. Scary Sx D: EASES, PSORIASIS 5 YEARS, COVERING, FACE, HEAD AND ENTIRE BODY WITH WHITE SCABS, SKIN RED, ITCHY AND BLE NG. HAIR ALL GONE. SPENT HU DS OF DOL- LARS. PRONOUNCED? INCURABLE. CURED BY CUTICURA REMEDIES. 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WILSON BARRETT. snow on SPecatNxew Nat NEXT W THEATER, — wae Door Mats, ten per cent dise’t, Merzozn’a1 Er ue an Bee ee wont JALUABLE PRE ENA Jaa ( ustoniers, cae | Phiilips’ Digestible Cocoa, wou Luu ‘elect one ot a wing presents witl pt i i es Araivos fl ze uaa “fowela wort 73 | An efficacious drink tor the nervous, 5 A RRR, gRR, Cts. 4 Halt Doze ¢ Damask Nap kius 3 .: rr i Te HN a Fiat ot Silk kinbroitered Corsetseyoe 2 (S| Examine our New High Arm No. 9 and AA RRE ERE beleet one of the follwing presents with apurchasg | Notice how its positive silent rotary motion and ASA RR RR ELSTG ces, pares) A kareena Hakcaue Bridal | consequent absence of friction contrasts with a ak kk k desktp Saireal So-hne PING Leak | the heavy, rasping, uncertain action of shuttle ISS Eas Worth $1.00, or tyo Vairsot Lare-sive ¥ Peery ping, = ’ Goweie, werk BBE ee ene aese | cnachings. And Complete London Company, including ~ — Wuzeter & Witsoy Mre. Co., 437 9th nw. George Barrott, . n30-eolm Sa Bar C Tur S | : = = OLAUDIAN, HE UOMPLIMENTS Or HE SEASON “Sun Rise Chop” Tea, best 50c. Tea in 7 THE COLOR SERGEANT, A Aterica; trial samples given away. MeTzoEn’s.* ¢ ul, AND ‘tO ALL OUR CUSTOMERS, AND, WHILE Se. “Hoy” Cigar! All Havana and Sumatra! WE THANK YOU FOR THE LIBERAL The Thing We Desire to Say is that we HAMLET. Friday Evening don’t want you to depend upon fancy adjectives Mandl coe- nerve . PATRONAGE OF THE FALL AND wintER, | 8®4_ breezy advertisements alone—find some | S*™#ay Matinee { wine aera . possessor of the White—ask them how | Evening, 5 happy 8 a they like it, and the answer will come Tux Wuire 1s Kixe. Srauy, Fiske & Co., n27-wes 7 9th st. now, Coffee.—When in need of Good Coffee call onus. Gran, Sugar at cost, Mrrzcen's. * Avoid imitations. The Genuine Dr. Bull’s Cough Syrup costs only 25 cents. Cheap! 4 Without an equal is Salvation Oil. The greatest cure onearth for pain. Price, only 25 cents a bottle, 3 Fine Old Rye Whisky, T5e. qt. Merzcen’s. * “Brown’s Bronchial Troches’ are cx- cellent for the relief of Hoarseness or Sore Throat, They are exceedi effective.” — Cnristian World, Lond d2i-co3t&k Dufly’s Malt Whisky, 80c. bot. Merzorn’s. * Gould’s Wonder Store, 421 9th. Open until 8:30. di2-12* Evening Prices—2 WE WANT TO CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO a Prices. < CERTAIN LINES OF OUR GOODS THAT nay lvania avemae and Saturday. WILL BE MORE IN DEMAND FROM NOW UNTIL MARCH 1 THAN AT ANY PRE- o iT. GREEK GEORGE vs. Capt. H. B. WILLIAMS, Bouts, Greco-Roman. Cateh- horseback (Mexican) at every pert Also WILLIAMS vs. MILL VIOUS TIME THIS SEASON, TO WIT: FULL DRESS SUITS AND OVERCOATS., WE HAVE JUST ADDED TO OUR STOCK kkIS? BIJOU THEATE OF FULL DRESS SUITS THE NEWES? ‘The Comedy Hit of the Season! PROFESSIONAL MATINEE TODAY AT 2. ‘Today, Tonight and Kemainder of Week, STYLES OF BROADCLOTHS AND FINE WALE WORSTEDS, COATS SILK LINED, In the Picturesque New Drama, OUR ANGEL, ee VESTS SILK BACK. Burbank Potatoes; fine ones at Metzozn’s* | _ Next week—ALON 0 426 . TaN . he COLLEG LEE AND_ BANJO THE BROADCLOTHS ARE MADE UP WITH We Carry tho Largest supply of Bottlea | P'; tonal Aities Armory, Friday, Deccu ber Goous in the city, and the constantly increas- | 27, ing sales of our Fine Whisky at $2 per gal., Tic. | _ 7 a24-3t “RAW” EDGES, SAME AS FINEST CUSTOM | for » quart bottic, attest its superiority and ex- cellence. Lyxcn's, 9th st. near D nw, a7s.w-7t Superior Old > Whisky, For Cheap, Quick Fire Buy Washington Gas Company's Coke. d7-3m __Jouxson Lnos., Agents, 5e. “Hoy” Cigart Sal 000,000 a month! Opera Bouquet Ciga: ETZGER's. 1t* WORK. THE WHIPCORDS ARE MADE UP qt. Merzcer’s* PNOTISM, penter will cor aununl series “ Mustrations i lard Hail ¥ ber 25. Wonderful Fun, Adu: yy essenisa—uy Prof. C: Hypnotic WITH FINE CORDED EDGES AND SILK mee his FACED. of pisses OF 1sSU AND "90, THE WILHELMS CLUB, JOSEF KASPAK, Conductor, ‘Will give the usual Three Concerts in t® UNIVERSALIST CHURCH, Cor. 13th and L sta, nw. FIRST CONCERT SATURDAY, DEC. 28, when the club will be assisted by the Favorite Tenor, Mr. WM. H. RIEGER, of New York. OUR OVERCOAT STOCK CONTAINS AS FINE AND AS HANDSOMELY —— Manitou Mineral Water Company, Manitou, Col., the Most Refreshing Natural Sparkling Mineral Water known; also Ginger Champagne, For sale by all druggists. Cartes Kraemer, Agent, 737 7th st. nw. u30-Im MADE GOODS AS ANY WE KNOW. SOME NEW THINGS IN. Crosixa Oo ur CLOSING OUT! FINE ENGLISH MELTONS AND KER- SEYS ARE{ESPECIALLY HANDSOME AND as Season ticket, inctuding reserved seat, 81. Single — = : Admission, SUc. Subscription lists at the music stores. Eb niewcw acs. ONLY SIX DAYS MORE Seats may be selected at Metzerott’s, beginning De- 4 nN 5 : aLe-13t ane 0c) PENNSYLVANIA AVE. And we Shut the Doors of OUR OLD STORE, 315 7th st. THE ENTIRE STOCK MUST BE SOLD ; Agent, 49 south 3d sts a, OF aay Buitunore and Unio Ticket Agent i Noors 20 Pir Cersr Repvcriox ON OUR ENTIRE STOCK! REGARDLESS OF COST. WHE CYCLERIDS, WAVE. WILL GUAR- OPEN UNTIL NOON TOMORROW. ue the Pay cho Bafety Bi- NOW 18 YOUR OPPORTUNITY, excle for #1, Ladies $5. Special hours tor LADDES, We are closiiy: out the business REGARDLESS OF Ove ts, Larcest ridiuc schuolin U.S. my lt CFS. Forkoot bona file bargaius WE Ale THE DON'T FAIL >= , RS Pay US a Visit and we guarantee = vs. LED with both our GOODS To Take Advantaze of It, RSIONS. __STAGH EXCU It is useless to QUOTE PRICES. Everything Will Be SOLD At Almost YOUR OWN PRICE, No Reasonable Offer REFUSED, We are too CROWDED At our new Store To remove one dollar's worth of the ANISH SCARES, guaranteed all silk. GE LINE AT 2 ue Aegular c Suidier's i. Lewves TEL stled me recht off to And there I lay from day woday. A Vietin of in-flu-en-za, s eheroschments of thts mayent jend our valual clothing at Pi 5, and hat you should be notitied do, as tollows: OLLARS at 48c. and Gc. worth ‘lish. sik), 25¢, worth 50c. and OLD sTOCK. #3 is. HY PLAID UOVER- AL MEDICIS COLLARS, &e., 20c., 39c., 49e., NIT Beware of the unlackly thirteen, &e. and YSc., worth dor the Prices. moe sa) ML BLUE SULiS, FULL INDIGO, CARPETS, acky thirtecn, ke, RUGS, LY ALL-WOOL SUITS, OIL CLOTH, MATTING, eee MATCH, CURTAINS, KICH LOUKING ivteen, &e, DRAPERIES, SAGHT AND UPHOLSTERY GOODS, qROOL AxD AND SATIN, Toruaws Houmay Goons AND WINDOW SHADES— EVERYTHING—MUST GO, ‘This is positively s BONA FIDE CLOSING OUT SALE. After December 31, 1889, ‘The finest and most varied assortment I have ever exhibited are now ready for inspection in FINE FANCY LEATHER GOODS, FOREIGN AND DOMESTIC, IN POCKET BOOKS, CARD AND LETTER CASES of Gorham and other best makers,bothiplain and sterling silver mounted, CHATELAINE BAGS, MANICURE SETS. CUFF AND COLLAR BOXES. STERLING SILVER MATCH SAFES. 5 ISH £1TTED TRAVELING BAGS}: Lny Seu srcet hoportation), with sterling silver aud SOLID Li ATEER LONDON DRESSING CASES AND GRUSIL SETS AND HAT BOXES, CIGAK AND CIGARETTE CASES, and many other fine goods too nuuerous to mention, at JAMES 8, TOPHAM'S, 1231 Pennsylvania ave. icky thirteon, &e. 5 Nuits, sizes to 14 50, B5.75, BA, ‘Will be conducted at our NEW STORE, : Weare Lappy, und wish you A ALKKY CHRISTMAS, ViCTOK E. AD! 13th and F ets, TKICTLY ONE PRICE. . Open tonicht until 10 pan, Tuesday night until 12 JULIUS LANSEURGH, Aas anes aoe aze 315 7th street. os Trunke repaired. base in reat 7 as "Tes Pex Cosr Orr For Casu. APOLLO. A GREAT BARGAIN IN BLACK SILKS. Geser Sas es eee A short time ago we were induced to purchase quite Drink with their Christmas and Now alarge lot of LACK SILKS in medium prices, rang- ‘Year's table should not fail to send for For Tre Hotmaya tas fromm 91 to 91.50 per vard, 2 we considered them ry cheap to sel] pri LL ‘e now ler ‘case of this fine Beer. GLACE FRUITS (French), them at #1. $1.10, $1.25 and $1.50, less 10 per cent APOLLO, (Oy Owa Impcttation, for cash, suid feet sure that you will bs aurprisad at the yw rates we are selling thei. metas rola In 4-Ib,, }¢1b,, 1-4b. and 2-Ib. Packages, ‘The uumber we offer at $1.30 we consider well = Worth 1.25, and the discount we are now allowing for ete amar spetiree’ each will make them cost you 99 cents. Qaii and ook Price, 81.50 per case of two dozen EXTRA LARGE RAISINS at thei before they aresold. Pints, delivered to any part of the city. ‘Gn Wiacy wien) 5 308 11TH ST. N.W. STUFFED PRUNES SHUSTER TELEPHONE, 441, PB . M. & SONS, _n27-3m APOIO. (Boxes Hand-painted.) 421-68 919 Penna Ave. Bpecial Attention Called Unonzrias Axo Canes, = ‘We open today a choice selection of “Riverton” Packed Seat SEE ROR ee. S. L. Bacunscrs UMBRELLAS AND CANES, ‘With My Label, embracing the newest designs in Gold, Silver and at 28 cents, sweet-scented USEFUL PRESENTS labtexs Lower than Present Wholesale Price, SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PRESENTS TOLADIES es OR GENTLEMEN, FOR MEX, paar XS. W. BURCHELL, 3. H, STINEMETZ & SONS, BATTERS AND FURRIERS az 1225 F ot ow, 0c26-3m_ 1223 F ST. 5. W. LUTZ & BRO, €97 Penn. ave., adjoining National Hotel, ‘Horee Blankets and Lap Robes st low prices; apa oe Howse & Hennwanre RBQUITABLE CREDIT SYSTEM. A FEW DAYS MORE AND THE PRESENT FESTIVE SEASON WILL BE EITHER A PLEASANT MEMORT ORA VAIN REGRET. TO AVOID THE LATTER AND MAGNIFY THR FORMER WE KINDLY INVITE ALL HOUSE KEEPERS TO PARTICIPATE, DURING THIS Last WEEK OF THE HOLIDAY SEASON, IN THE ADVANTAGES AFFORDED BY OUR EQUITABLE CREDIT SYSTEM AND MAKE THIS A MEMORABLE EPOCH IN THE ANNALS OP THEIR DOMESTIC FELICITY. A FEWDOLLARS AT PRESENT AND THE BAL- j ANCE IN SMALL PARTIAL PAYMENTS BY THE WEEK OK MONTH, | AS YOUR CONVENIENCE DICTATES, WILL PURCHASE UPON CREDIT ANY ARTICLE IN OUR FOUR COLOSSAL STORES, WHICH ARE REPLETE WITH AHANDSOME LINE OF PARLOR AND BED ROOM FURNITURE, SIDEBOARDS, CHIFFONIERS, HALL RACKS, SECRETARIES, FANCY ROCKERS, RUGS, TOILET SETs, &c, HOUSE & HERRMANN'S CASH AND CREDIT HOUSE, 921 and Y23 7th wt and GU Mase ave ne Usercx Hounay Prrsexts aT THE GREAT CLEARING SALE at KING'S PALACE, 814 7TH ST. N.W., On account of Rebuilding PLUSH WRAPS, Ladies’ Seal Plush English Walking Jackets, lined with bert quality Quilted Satin, elogautly, fuished, Seal Ornameuts, Bell Sleeves, Chamois vekets, regular price $14; clearmg sale ‘Les’ Seal Plush Modjoska, best quality ted Lining, Spiked Trimraing all around, ell Sleeves, Handsomely Quilted Satin Lining, Loop Ornaments, regular price $20; clearing sale price $14.50. tote, Leal Seal Ornaments, best quality quilted lining, regular price $25; cleariug price $17. Ladie# Seal Plush Coste, three-quarters den th, London Dye, Bell Sleeves, best quality ited Lining, Chamois Pockets, regular price 821; clearing suie price $15. Ladies’ Full Directoire Style Seal Plush Jack- ets, with Vest Front, Real Seal Fasteniuga, hundsomely lined and finished, regular price S25, clearing uale p e $18.50. Ladies’ Best Quulity Long London Dye Seal Flush Coats, best quality Seal Ornaments, an elecaut wrap, regular price $30; clearing sale price 19.75, Lemember we have no Branch Store, and are located at 814 7TH STREET. Store extends from 7th to Sth street. 10 Pes Cext Orr For Casn. WE FIND OURSELVES WITH AN OVEKLOADED STOCK OF WELL-SELECTED AND FINE DR¥ GOODS OF EVERY KIND. WE DESIKE TO CON- VERT THEM INTO CASH AS EARLY AS POSSI- BLE, AND TO THIS END SHALL, FROM THIS TIME UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE, OFFER A DIS- COUNT OF 10 PER CENT FOR CASH AND CASH ONLY, WE FEEL CONFIDENT THAT PARTIES WHO APPRECIATE GOOD MATERIALS WILL TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS KARE OPPOR- TUNITY TO MAKE THEIR SELECTIONS AND SAVE TEN CENTS ON THE DOLLAR. WE HAVE IN STOCK LUPIN’S AND PRIEST- LEY'S BLACK GOODS IN GREAT VAKIETY. GUINEDS SILKS AND VELVETS, ALL QUALI TIES, BOTH IN BLACK AND COLORS. CREDLE AND CREPE DE CHINE IN ALL EVEN- ING SHADES, BLACK, WHITE AND CREAM LACES AND NETS IN GREAT VARIETY, POINT DE ESPRIET, IN BLACK AND COLORS, A FULL LINE OF CASHMEKES IN ALL THE EVENING SHADES. WE HAVE AN ELEGANT VARIETY OF NOVELTY DRESSES, CASHMERES, DIAGONALS, SERGES, PLAIDS, STRIPES AND A WELL-SELECTED LINE OF LADIES’ CLOTHS IN ALL GKADES, ON ALL OF WHICH WE OFFER THE DISCOUNT FOR CASH OF TEN CENTS ON THE DOLLAR. UNDERWEAR FOR LADIES AND GENTLEMEN IN GREAT VARIETY. AN ELEGANT STOCK OF HOSIERY, HANDKER- CHIEFS AND UMBRELLAS TO SELECT FROM. HOUSEKEEPERS' GUODS, SUCH AS TABLE LINENS, TABLE CLOTHS, SHEETINGS, TO' NAPKINS, BLANKETS, QUILI5, COMFORTS, &eo. ONE PRICE. ‘THE BEST IS THE CHEAPEST. W. M. SHUSTER & SONS, 919 PENN. AVE, N.W, 413 ALLIS & CO."8