Evening Star Newspaper, December 22, 1890, Page 4

Cirenlation of any Newspaper in the World, and as an Advertiving Medium is werth mere than all the ether papers published in Ohio were published by it. road advertising over its editorial and news columns, in whick the grosest puffery of this corporation has mingled with spitefnl abuse of the people of the District who complain of the railroal’s Megal acts. The proprietor of the Post, isa director of the board of trade, wan ent when that bouy without a dissenting vote directed its officers. of whom he wus one, and ppoar before the congressional committees and oppose the At- kinson Dill in the interest of the people of this the railroad committee to He Washington. it only disobeyed Jobby with the representatives of the railroad, and in his paper abused and ridicaled those members of the bourd of trade who were not The reeesu der of the railr acer the people » eomforting the fight aga honest, strat tforward and in the publi terest, tuiuted with neither treachery, venality nor persovai malice. ‘The story of the straggle may now be to THe Star and to Washington a “tale of woe.” but for the Hesstan attachment Of the railroad army ft isa tale of shame. > edad bats Representative Cuteheon is reportesi where there is so much wine drinki Washing’ dent that Mr. Cutcheon knows very little about the other cities in the country, or about Wash- . either. for that matte It is the uni- timony of those competent to speak on the subject that Washington iz oue of the most temperate cities in the United States. It is also one of the qutictest on Sunday,-with the largest per centage of church goers. It is well agh to be impressive in lelivering a public address, but it is much better, even for a Con- te. gressman, to be ace European writers for American liberals, res the tory camtids' Since 1585 of over fe election the liberals we adv an ine over the frien SRP ITS road compary was not actuated nor an indignation so bristlin Post. ‘Oh, no, esteemed Pos’, there is no general impression of this sort. Such impression is Jby preas, who have no belief in the existence of honest journalism and cannot conceive Low any newspaper ean be actuated in dealing with jobbing schemes y consideratiofis. The Penn- mpany is a very rich and fowerfnt corporation, but it has rot money enough to buy « line of editorial opinion in ‘Tue Sram, and this it very well knows. The refusal of Tux Stan to sell its editorial col- amans to the jobbers no doubt strikes the “pro- ly urdusines-like confined soiely to the le except upon mon: sylvaria Railroad € grewive” school as execed end “antiquated” jonmali ee The Courier Jounal is giving th Goode: Under these circumstances, possibly, the di to its sanctum ought to swing. — =e ‘The thousand Kickepoos reporte'l to be ghost dancing with « view to war with the United States are simply three hundred Kickapoos in . territory who propose at the proper season to kick up the agricultural soil for next the Lr ‘The Post is doubtless entitled, as it claims, to the credit or diseredit of contributing to bring about the District's railroad tale of woe. It has gone to extremes in assisting the Pennsyi- vania railroad to defeat every effort to make the latter's occupation of the city safer and less disfiguring. It has destroyed the news value of its reports of such public meetings ax those of the bourd of trade by «uppresxing all mg- gestions of improvements by-this railroad, whether contained in committee reports or president's address, thongh aa ifto make the ‘omission conspicuous recommendations made | at the aame time concerning the Baltimore and | Why It has spreed rail- | ¥ thfully performed the duties in respeet to which he was recreant. a's lobby lited representative of the Post. That paper has earned its reward, and with ite colicagues of the lobby it is nat- urally gleeful over its patron's success, while | ft must be admitted that reither Tae Svax nor f the Districs can find much that is 1 reeent railroad legislation. But | & st the surface tracks has been | ( say- ing in his lecture on temperance, last evening, | that he knews of no other city in the country apers who appear to be well informed assert that unless today’s battle at Kilkenry goes against Par- nell the cause of liberalism in Eugland as well asof home rule in Irciand is laid up in the i firmary for an indefinite period. The election at Bassetlaw was an unpleasant surprise for the iting as it did im the suevess of majority ar hundred. Up te that ing and the cause The fact that the Lich splithas thrown sof home rule in Great nied, and grave fears are entertained everywhere that unless Parnell re- eeives 2 severe check today the dream of| Irish home rule is ended for our day at least. “Until Tax: Stax can remove the general im- Pression that its own bitter hostility to the rail- . by its anger Decause of the refusal of things asked for, it is not ina position to assume an cir so virtuous — Washington star-eyed of Reform a rest while it uses up its n which distinguishes a dog from a Man, to wit, that while the dog may open a door he will never shut it after him, is of no force, becvuse most men in winter will not shut door, though they know enough to open it. the Courier Journal might improve matters by hanging a new blanket over the aperture where “Danx Dave News: By E. P. MERTZ. MONDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1890. Tue Prortes Jvpouext OF THE HANDKERCHIEF STOCK aT Ws ‘Why not rich and fragrant Extracts? > BO gee me we at WR Novy We have nearly half hundred of the re Pe. y = ¥iby Nott most refreshing odors. Here are the Pe kEK KOR ER ¥ Sua8= ¥ Not? sweetest and rarest: Crab Apple Blos- wees Not ‘One holiday HANDRERCHIEF business has WEY Fol com. May Buds, Violet, White Hye jon one thite most conclusively—thet we Biv Nott cinth, Lilac Blomoms, Cherry Blose have the BEST ASSORTMENT IN TOWN, No ws Ses eg ee Bet ee. 2s. .. e, teeta atte ae eo talon one Why ‘$1.50. These are put up tn fancy bot- tity —but the MOST QUALITY—and quality in Why Non a HANDKELCHIEF is the design of it as much Way Row Cet im attractive boxes, containing ‘as the weave. There are HANDKERCHIEF displays hereahouts that are three oF four, times as larve as ours. There is reason forit. Not that their needs demand it. A ““fortune of trade” it iscalled. Bought that way the wheat is with thechaff—and 4 majority of the latter. It is bunt and hunt there for a pretty pattern—with lithe success, A field full of stubble ts poor farming land. A great many of you look around considerable before you bay—nobody biames youfor that. In fact, we profit by such course, That ishow we know out line sits “‘king over the city." Youcome back after ours. You would not—now, would you—if oura were not markedly superior? ‘The largest Handkerchief trade we have ever done wiinesses to the fact. Row offering (to close them out) at ex- actly haif price. Manicure Sets, Trav- cling Cases, dee. Peewee mee rnc erccsrccce Having sold all the small size Coicred Chamots, we will ent the Iarze ones in TO GIVE TO LADIES. two, three and four parts, a desired, qAzrBeel Duchess and Point Gase73. to 8. - Father than disappoint amy more of our §@7Homstitched Japanese Silk—any tnitial— . patrons. Prices—45, 73e., $1 and he. to S0e. ni = = Ter Japanese Silk, with initial—J0e., Te. $1.24, according to size. Elegant for and $1. Plain —B0e. to 41 waking faney articles, ke. Lovely art fa Pink. Ligit Bide, Tollow ond Sinck : Japanese Silk > shales. tarFancy Borders in White and Colored Japanese Silk. Se S828 S 024A EO ERED €#- Crepe de Chine Silk in White and Pink. , Bw" Licht Bine, colored embroidered in pretty Bost Yet. The New True Violet Granulated Ps “poche Best Yer. Orris, just received, is, if anything, Mousseline de Suie in light shades, with nest Beat Yet. Vordters--#1.50. Pent Yet more frascrant than the former. My! the quantity we have sold. Every package sold sei a dozen mora, Best yet for perfumnine bureau drawers, © clove and handkerchief cases. for sachets, &e. 25 nbreidered Mousseline de Soie— BE White unc Colored . Ge-Mournuys Patteruy~a half hundred of varlety--L2ye. per envelope full. Bl toes. BF Damasse Hensstitched—75e. to 81. TO GIVE THE GENTLEMEN. FF apanese Silk, wi jored borders—a variety of deswns 306. We Pure Linen - Initial 225 S87 Pure Linen Hewstitened—all hem—123ge. Ck-Colord Rordered, homstitched, 12Me. S¥-Whiteand Colored Heusstitehed, all linen, Be. to Anne’ Coloene. It stends at the head of the Cologne class. Ladies desiring a quiet, refined, yet frarrant Coloxne of and 300. wigths of xreat permanence will secure their igal” in tho “Queen Anne. Its jwene. priceismo bicher than you pay for m- race. ete. terior Cologne at dry woods and ene, v stores, SOc. and $1 per late, sttractive hottie; butk, #1 per pint. slored Borders, 3c. and 100. waVlain White, ail Linen, 10c., 12%e. and 20e. SPECIALTIES. MERTZ'S DRUG STORE, « bea ork es ae Ladies’ Handkerchiefs M Plush and Satin S.E. COR. 1TH AND F STS. N, it Boxs, novel es and new colorines, #1, Catal 7 Valued at 200? Be Black and anese Silk, chine ow: OFFERINGS IN that factin mind. If youd a dollar's worth of Handkerchiefs you will want in a box so ‘will provide a” CHIEFS and umodations Weare dnexcelle Girts. WHERE CAN YOU FIND A MORF SUITABLE XMAS PRESENT THAN AN ELEGANT LADIES’, coetininte 8 MISSES" OR CHILDREN'S HAT, CLOAK OR A Soy hetlnee CAPE, SoM! ‘yuaT 18 supsTaNTiat, | NINTH STREET AND PERNSYLVANIA AVENUE. AND WE WARRANT THAT IT WILL BE arpre-| ESTABLISHED 1840. bee CIATED? LADIES’, MISSES AND CHILDREN'S 9 An Ext ss 8 4 BS is _ Rk Sss8 x agenuine Seal Plush Jacket, with seal ornaments; worth # W. M. Sucsrer & Soxs. elegant finish at All styles of 85 Jackets are now yours at 85.75. An elegant Christmas gift in Misses’ and Children's Coats. Gretchen styles, in all the Latest desizns, with cape; worth from 85 to A SPLENDID LINE OF HANDKERCHIEFS, at 83.98, — Another, in Mises’ and Children's Coats, in Rari- tan Plaids; exclusive styles, neat and nobby desizns, all the latest effects toselect frou. 1 OF ALL KINDS, SIZES AND DESIGNS. trimmings: 15 different styles lur price, from: 87.50 to $10, at EMBROIDERED HANDKERCHIEFS FROM Ladies’ and Misses" Cheveron Jackets, tailor made, bound throughont 1 sizes. Regular price, 4.50, at | 25 CENTS TO #5 A PIECE. A desirable gift i Black or Biue Chev- fot Jacket, % lencth, with vest front; tailor made and ‘bound, welt seams, with cord and tassel; elegant finish ; worth $10, at A MAGNIFICENT LINE OF MUFFLERS -96.48.— ‘Must be seen to be appreciated. SPECIAL NOTICE. WE WILL PACK ANY LADIES’, MISSES" AND CHILDREN’S COATS IN A REGULAR COAT BOX, AND DELIVER SAME WITH YOUR COMPLI- MENTS ON OR BEFORE CHRISTMAS DAY, OR WILL EXPRESS THEM TO ANY POINT DE- SIRED. FOR GENTLEMEN. FULL LINE OF SILK UMBRELLAS FROM 82.50 TO 8! ~ $583 Bsa, Ene ss5 = FER Be W. M. SHUSTER & SONS, Black Hare Capes, good qualities, fine satin linine, full length; wort $5.50. A desirable Christmas wift, = Py ‘The problem is thus stated: | Genuine Astrachan Capes, elegant finish: sold every- Epona ar detect about ghost | SDF for $13 and @15. "A desirable Christmas gift for dauces and Indian outbreaks. oe ‘The Canadian government is seeking to per- fect the quarantine arrangements on the Pa-| China and African Seal Capes, in sizes from 32 to 50; Citi coast, as the people fear the importation | *°™**t | of cholera from Japan. This is the backdoor of th come iu by thefrontentrance. Butit is well to| MMMM guard both doors and our anthorities at San | 4 QOH 1 ontinent, and cholera has heretofore ue Francisca und other Pacific ports may be ex- pected to follow the Canadian example. ‘The 13th N.Y.N.G. of Brooklyn, or some | Elewant Feit Hats, im all styles, worth Sic. and 81, members of it, have filed an application wi the Seeretary of War to go out and fight the Indians. As soon as this fact is communicaced to the hostiles they will rush for Canada and clsturbemees will cease. -- ——o 0 Fedbowing the revolution and the financial | SUCH AS DOLLS. JEWELRY, Pine in Argentina comes the bureting of the Cordova canal. the destruction of a hundred lives and of huodreds of houses. The people of the ailver republic are sighing for a return of the good luck of old times. ——— The ex-emperor of Brazil is residing at Cannes ant is engaged in literary work. He ought to drop a few letters intoan American newspaper syndicate slot and get back bis im- perial income. ee Mrs. Astor received 3,600 at her tea on Thurs- day afternoon in New York. This is 2.600 more than the enumerated “Pour Hundred.” Is| vou fo agusss sor that elev $200 Bed Kuom Sct, 10 ‘there an error in the MeAllixter census t00? -— ee ‘The ice barvest begun on the Hudson Satur- day and roses are in bloom in the suburbs of Washington. As previously announced iu these columns, this is « great country. There are two great questions fot Congress-| COPING BOOMS, PRESSES AND STANDS, men before December 25—gifts and finance, amd somebow the latter is first in order of time. Kilkenny's today may be Ireland's tomorrow. —————— Sea $1.50, $1. riand #3 a box. Six handker- | (a cae chiefs in each bax, #eChildven's in Fancy Boxes, 25e., SiGe. kK < . and 50, x N€A ; BorMen’s $1.45, $1.50, 81.75 and 83a box. 4 ss MUFFLERS. SF7Cream Silk—T5e., $1, 81.25.81. ’ #2. Tand $3. Y d Fe-Colored Sk--81.50 and 83, P 5 ‘4 26 en Se" Black Silk--81. eu a #2 Black and White Check Si ‘$l. ‘Crepe de Chine, in Cream, Orange, Car- Mave ou Guessed sor thet Solid Oak Led Room Set, dinal and Black—#1 and GULBERM HOLIDAY GIFTS. NOW-ADAYSLOTSOF GIFTS YOR LITTLE MONEY. YOU NEED NOT PUZELE YOUR BRAIN WITH THE QUIZ WHAT TO BUY. GLANCE OVER OUR LIST BELOW AND YOU FIND RESPONSE IN ADAPTABILITY AND PRICE-WHEN YOU FIND US WITH TOO MUCH STOCK. YOU ALSO FIND eae siskee: THE REDUCTION PEN ABOUT MAKING sclis vicky cok WAG hak ac '0s wcuanaen wa een ROCKING CHAIRS. MONEY FOR YOU. WE PINCH THE = In aword, they are Our Silk Plush Seat or Silk Tapestry Seat Rockers at 4.50. Pinches the profit, but please the buyers. Others whisper the price of these at $5.50and think they are turning the world over. Our Solid Oak High Back and Highly Polished Chair et @1.75 and Rocker to match et $2.85are world beaters in every sense. PRICE AND OPEN OUR EYES TO FIND _| at least 30 per cent reduced in price. THE GOOD MOUSE PEOPLE HERE IN ‘The prices in all instances are thoss of this season, NUMBERS, NATURAL ENOUGH IT Is. —— = ae ae BOOK CASES eee Oe oes an ROUNDS OF SE AED | pox scam, women so Giiibeve: Allstyies, anda great A TWENTY-DOLLAR BILL BUYS A 827,50 and pleasing variety of designs. OAK CHEVAL BED ROOM SUIT. A baker's dosen of these must be turned into ON ‘THE FIFTH FLOOR YOU WILL FIND cash by this sale and we believe the honest, fuil 38.50 to 14.00to 30.00. 10.50. HALL STANDS. THE FOLLOWING REDUCTIONS IN reductions will do the work. arenonaoe: 1 Book Caso, $110.00 to $87.00. 1 Sideboard, 81:35, was $185. Bo ghtiegse deren cee ere ‘saa ae 2 50.00to 38.50. 887, wan #110. -. ook wal ond a* T00to 57.50. « aaa a 32.50t0 25.00. “ 820, wus 827.50. Ae a eee 935, was 850. i At es psig i cm gered ealean: : - 40.00t0 31.00. 1 1 2 " 8.50to 6.50. 1 Hall Stand, @165, was 9250. “ " — 87.50to 29.00. 9110, was 8140. DINING-ROOM TABLES, rr 862, was 8n0. The prices will speak for themselves. “ was 873. 1 14-foot Oak Extension Table, €31.50, was 842.50. From 8100 to 875. 942, was 855, 1 14-foot Oak Extension Table, 835, was $50. From $85 to 963. ie 233, was 847.50. 114-foot Oak Extension Table, : 847, was 865. From $90 to 967.30. = 2, was 870. 1 8-foot Oak Extension Table, gan, was 827. From $50 to 837.50. - 224, was $35, 110-foot Mahogany Extension Table, = 918, was 822. From 865 to 848.50. 816.50, was $20. 110-foot Cherry Extension Table, From #45 to $25, 110-oot Oak Extension Table, From @40to $28.50. 210-foot Oak Extension Tables, From €35 to #24. 1 8-foot Oak Extension Table, From $2 to $17.50. 110-foot Oak Extension Table, From @22.50to $16.75. 110-foot Oak Extension Table, From $17.50to@14. CHINA CLOSETS, IN ALL WOODS AND FINISH. 1 China Closet, 155, was 8190. 805, was 6125. 18-foot Oak Extension Table, = S31, was $42.50. From 815 to $12.50. c 42, was 965. 1 &-foot Oak Extension Table, “ « 955, was 980. From 833 to 825. GGG 00 L DDD ERE NN a EER EG Oo TE BPH BFE RNY &% AE E # me YY So SSE BPE ER Ser AA ELE. BEE OY G6G “oo? kup Doo Ee NNN aca 2° A RE Y¥ (FOURTH FLOOR) - 1Gold Leaf Chair, $37.50; was 960. Silk plush. 1 Gold Leaf Chair, $20; was $28.50. Silk tapestry. 1Gold Leaf Chair, @19; was $27. Silk plush. 1 Gold Leaf Chair, $24; was $37.50. Silk tapestry. ‘1 Gold Leaf Chair, $17.50; was $26. Silk tapestry. 6 Gilt Corner Chairs, tapestry andfplush, 19.50; were $27.50. 1 Gilt Seat Chair, $9; was 813. 1 Gilt Reception Chair, $8.50; was $12. 1 Gilt Reception Chair, $7.50; was $10. 1 Gilt Reception Chair, $7.50; was @5. 1 Gilt Rocker, 810; was $15. ‘ coo H A 44 coo eo Be AiR S “a, £8 . So GP Se HB: 2 fh Se - ‘Turkish Rockers, iron frame, $19.50; were $27.59. 6 Bamboo Fancy Rockers, $3; were @4.50. ‘7 Bamboo Fancy Rockers, $3.75; were $5.25. 6 Fancy Stands, upholstered in Silk, Push and Silk Fringe, &c., at one-half price. See On the sixth floor you will find the Chamber Suites, coucuEs. i and here we point with interest to the style, finish and | AN) of the beat makes. "99.9%. workmanship of each plece. 1 Tufted Leather, €55 to $42.50. ASultable Christmas gift in a Hlack Marten Capes 1 3-plece Mahogany Suite, SER a about 10 left. Good value at $25, at Pouncests. From $315 to $225. 814.50. — 1 x ‘ Nothing ean be solected, for the saine cost, as a See eee pages hes Present to » Lady of Refinement that will be as ac- sina 4 Bug Couches, $40 to 932.50. — 913.50. lealathate baraee 1 S-plece Dind’s Eye Maple Suite, piss aS A splendid Christmas xift From #250 to $175. t atyles of finish. ee FINELY CUT GLASS PUNGENT. 1 2-plece Mabogany Suite, FY EOE FSS SE EORN y We offer them at 50c. up to 85 and 96. From 8200 to #152. — MO MUL Ob US eNe RR OY | aiote : 13-plece Oak Butte, CHIFFONNIERS. MM MULLLLIELLLIUN NNERER ROY = ENGLISH From 8150 to 6115. Elesant French Pelt Hats, in all styles, worth 81.50 INEXHAUSTIBLE 1 2-plece Mahogany Suite, ‘The reductions 1m this line are vivid. Note the quo- and 91.75, at 75e. ° aaurs From $250 to @175. : ate. At S5e. 500, and Tie. 1 Bepiece Bird's Rye Maple Sutte, oe th Trimmet Hats, worth 90, to ex seceuese 1 Chiffonnier, 905, was @82.50. ‘Trimment Hats, worth $8, at 85. ‘piece . = 7, ‘Trinunet Hate, worth 96, at #4. W. & THOMPSON, From $165 to #120. eo ‘Truumed Hats, worth 85, at €175. age Pharmacist, 703 15th st. 1 Wth Century 3-piece Suite, = (000, was $05. Somme Era es. — From $95 to $71.50. 2 - 830, were @50. SPECIAL BARGAINS IN HOLIDAY GooDs, 22, 1800. piece Walnut Suite, « HANDEERCHIEFS, PLUSH AND acon = ELPH ¥ La cag in “From #00 967.60. : See Ere., FURS, GLOVES. ETC. ET. SET ip agabiicpees - to| 220th Century s-pieve Suite, 2 853, were 942.50. Offer an Assortment of Nuts superior in QUALITY From 52.50 to @41. 2 © ger, was 935. anything of the kind ever produced in Washinston,end | 1 3.plece Enclish Oak Butte, Kix u From #40 632.50. jo. Sogo O, wes 92s. Kx our supply is simply itumense. paths ag spa Rk We are also in receipt of another large invoice of | 1 Splece Maple Suite, if g% § : From 857.00 to $2. Deter iP FRESH MADE CANDIES. 13-piece 16th Century Stlte, pe saa PAR Absolutely pure—made to vur order snd GUARAN- From 8:5 to 628.50. rE aaa TEED. Prices reasonable. 23-plece 16th Century Suites, eo oe py Wesisooffer ai ssortinent of RAISING thet willl 15 | gutwumtramie Fancy Table Covers, 05, were $7.50. = satisfy any person who will call and inspect our large From @7% to $52.50. Fancy Table Covers, 96, were $9. supply. 116th Century Suite, Fancy Velour Covers, SPECIAL.—Reery purchase of 26. or over entities | Flotidn Orunges—Hand picked ani stew out. From 628.50 to 019.75. agtnesce Chenille Curtains, 07.50, were $12.50. Siscee dancin Om coklbnt ea ie eet cts 10| dome Made Cahee—Freah every hour. 1 B-piece Oak Cheval Suite, ahve window. it Superior Potato Chips— Right from the oven. ‘From €11.00 to 624. ‘Chenille Curtains, $7, were $9.50. uae Home Made Mince Meat—Botled cider. Teele ated ee Odd pair Lace Curtains, 97.50, were $15. Hickory Nute—Pop Corn—Malaya Grapes, From €48.60 to @22, fe Ses caer ae B 1 S-plece Oak and Chevsl e £26, wore $20. = Mandbeling Java Cpflee—ke.—e, From $35 to wwe 12.50, wore #25, Boors, ade’ ‘nd many other Bites ailfllow in the tine oftheee| SD Ee MENORANDUMD, TRVOUGE AND SCRAP BOCES, ELPHONZO YOUNGS COMPANY, ; . az sO 6 : PAPER AND ENVELOPES, Nagle ait a 8 —— Houvar Girrs. Horsoay Girre. 1 . ENGRAVING AXD MRS. M. J. BUNT, . : PRINTING. Se Ae . : a EASTON & RUPP, F A #1 TH st. x.W., : . shy 223m OPPOSITE STAB OFFICE. BEAL \ Bie T ‘sus. eS eee See ere COR. ITH & F STS. M “ut MT ae BLUM'S, 745 and 747 8th ot... f = MONDAY, TUESDAY AXD WEDNESDAY— And all the erest holiday anticipetions will bea thinz Of the past. Before passing, however, weare going tomake our last break on a lime of leaders that must lead us to victory. ‘Wo are not goinz to worry You with a lot of stuff that bas no charms for ¥@u now or place them in this space im order to All up. The dosen or mote attractions that are before you are goods that otght to sell, wrap and oliver themselves at the prices placed on them. It seeuns that the public respond liberally to all our ‘advertisements, and as that looks like confidence, we will promise never to abuse it by offering aline of (goods we cannot show, WE HAVE 200 DOZEN ‘Ladies’ All-linen Hemstitched Initial Handkerchiefs. ‘They were manufactured to sell for 15c. each.not even two for 25e. Do you know whab we are gvims to do— Jet everybody have them at Ge. WE HAVE 100 DOZEN ‘Men's All-Linen % Hemstitched Initial Handker- chieis. They were manufactured to sell for 38. or thrve for #1. these are strictly linen. You can have them with your initial or that of eome ono else for 19. Our line of Men's Japanese Bilk Handkerchiefs, with X-inch hem and woven border for 3vc., beats the record. Do you wish to see yourself as others see you, then invest in French Plate Bevel-edge Mirror, two styles. square and round, 18 inches hich, half moon and the two Chpids in old silver. Bronze and silver comprising Part ofthe frame. We bought these to sell at @.48, but reduced them to $1.98. ‘Not becanse they are not Worth it, but on the account of buying a lancer quantity than we think that we would be able to sell. LET Us Interest you in good standard Silver Ware, t Ite goods, made om steel ond liand bumisted — Feat five prices on chie Hine that you will pay for very inferior quality. EVERYTHING 18 TRIPLE PLATE. Napkin Rinzs, satin fuished end enzraved, Tudiviiaad Castors, hand-painted Lotties, Hetin Finish Emataved Water Cups, tt Children | Sets of 3b pieces, Knife, Fork an Spoon, neatly displayedand boxed complete, $110 Pickle Dishes. different desiguot hotthes, with fork, “titer Dishes, satin fisted top and. engraved band, $1.35. ov. . Soup Ladle, @1.50. Satin and Finbossed Cake Basket, $2.25, Carvine Sets, Knife, Fork aud Stoel, with old. silver handies, comp! satinrlined bok, 62.2. Do not forget that these are overs’ warranted triple plate and inade on ard metal. ‘All our finer goods have the mine low prices on them. j ARE YOU ware that we make a specialty of a Pure, tn alligator Se ahitientis. tate. fritmtued i oxddined oF CHILDREN? in all colors, of ooze leather, at 19¢., ts youcan Yuy and wladden tie hearts of Chatelai something ti the little ones. Tio the more we lake. It's a fact. WELL, We will not tire you any : bring you, aud while you are at these we know that you Will take pleasure in seeing our Siner woods. A PLUNGE INTO THE PRICES OF OUR DOLLS Time ine of goods are what we call Holklay. Flyers, per cent reduction on the ost staple article. Jointed Bisque Doll, with shorsand stock Bese pa. ey Bag -2% Bisque Doll, 0c. LADIES’ AND CHILDREN'S GOSSAMERS. Two 1 Numbers: lies Gray and on Striped Shepentess, al! Ladi — oe yA: eed one Warranteu, 1. ir $2 artic] wiles" Pain Cirenlars at §5e., i also o. irticle. Also warranted. — ‘thing im Mi at Te., bist i = MISSES’ ‘Corded Waists, patent buttons, Perfect fit. and sizes. Th ‘Standard woods and mad = Se ne am button fastening, a . i ‘$1 is the universal ABOUT TEN DOZEN Corsets ig White and Gray; we bought them tek ¥ a ve sold Cgh nd ‘We are not aS FOUR GREAT . ives in Boys’ . Vel and Jockey Caps reduced to 200. Nd Navy Blue Cloth » with heavy corded silk "Bike Cioth Bley Find out t aie see what they can be bought for, 81 WE MEAN BUSINESS, = — wading into it bein —— : erate open every ev day, Monday. Tuesday and Welnestay. THE COMBINATION, ‘12th and F sts., KAUFMAN & SICKLE, Be. Oe: @ regular clock. Satur- it FOUR-IN-HAND AND PUFFS, BOUGHT FOR OUR HOLIDAY TRADE. OUR REGULAR 50c. TIE, MONDAY, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, 38c, EVENING AND STREET SHADES IN PROFUSION. THE COMBINATION, WSTH AND F STS., KAUFMAN & SICKLE, Suoxixe Jacxers. THERE ARE HUNDREDS OF MEN IN THIS CITY TO WHOM YOU COULD, NOT MAKE A MORE ACCEPTABLE CHRISTMAS PRESENT THAN ONE OF OUR COMFORTABLE SMOKING JACKETS -OR BATH ROBES, THE ASSORTMENT 18 STILL AMPLE ENOUGH TO GIVE EVERY ONE A SATISFACTORY OHOIOR, AND IF ‘THE SIZE SHOULD NOT BE RIGHT . IT CAN BE EXCHANGED AFTER- WARD. = WE ALSO HAVE A SPLENDID 8E- LECTION OF VERY NATTY SUITS FORSMALL BOYS. TWOAND THREE PIECE SUITS OF EVERY DESCRIP- TION, JUST THE THING TO PLEASE THE YOUNGSTERS AND AT THE SAME TIME GIVE THEM EXCEL- LENT SERVICE, _ B. ROBINSON-& CO., AMERICAN OUTFITTERS, ‘Have bargains. Look at these: SOME AMERICAN PAINTERS IN WATER | TER EE FROM THE gE re ‘Fuk RIVALS, 024.60, reduced to 611.35. i Despite ‘The large business of the past week our stocks are still ‘complete, owing to immense purchases and great prep- arations for the holiday trade; only in afew instances ‘where the demand depleted the reserved stock were we compelledito replenish. We therefore shail exhibit for tomorrow @ stock of fancy goods, suitable for Christmas presents, which for chotce assortments and low prices will favorably compare with any store in the country. Among the new arrival of woods we quote the fol- 100 dozen at 50c. each. 100 dozen at Ze. each. 100 dozen at 81 each. The same in colors of the most delicate shadings in extra quality. with the same | Handsomely decorated, at 25¢.. sy if Sss8 I i if i 1 IN THE FOLLOWING SHADES: Cream, Light Blue, Pink, Nile, Leghorn, Yellow, Orange, Heliotrope, Old Rose, Terra Cotta, Gobelin, Reseda, Pistache, Cardinal, Scarlet, Navy Blue, Gray and Black. Plain colors, 23 inches wide. Figured, 32 inches wide,, M1 ggity) PER CENT a 22 un } & PERCENT DoD It ccc 00 Perce ee TREY D te © Bop’ It ®ss® Gof “oo” “ou! 5 RST oN We have not an old or shopworn piece in stock—all new goods; being marked witha small profit in the re oo xx ge X “oo? x 8585, Sus® = ‘We need the room after Christmas 80 we don’t care to have any left over. We also direct attention to our complete assortment of PALAIS ROYAL KID GLOVES, JEWELRY, LEATHER GOODS, UM- BRELLAS AND CHRISTMAS CARDS. ‘We are selling 400 pounds daily of French Candy. such ‘as usually retails at 40 cents, FOR ONLY 29 CENTS A POUND. Fresh daily from New York's leading manufacturer. Put up in 1, 2, 3, 5 end 10 pound boxes. Please leave or send order AT ONCE, stating the number of pounds required and when and where to FP AE AIS ROYAL. OPEN THIS EVENING, ‘Corner 12th st. and Pennaytvania ave. ‘Branch store 1011 Gs. a.w. x FOK W. A. Prence & Co, ‘Buccessors to E.G. Davis, ‘TIO Market Space, Cor. Sth st, Store Open Reenings. Great Sux Or House HANDKERCHIEPS, Mnntiaestete Yer the thomnants, Oar show. tus of tho season is someth ine marvelons. If you were to look over our a Sortment you would hanily believe your own eyes, Bogreat isthe variety that we have on exhibition it would mam almoat tmpomsible to Gesien so many different styles aml patterns, many of them exquisite patterns of skilled handiwork. In Machine Erabroidered Goode the variety t Very greet, of course. A Machine purotdered Handkerchief te not quite mo fine as baud work, but if you put thetwo together it ‘Would te difficult for you to tell one fram the Other so pertect!y ts the machine work done. In Linen Handkerchiefs for 12. we have Dundreds of styles, printed borders, hem: Stitched, colored «utwoiderst, White em- Droidered and hemetitched, drawn work. All tu fact, tov numerous to mention. ‘The desizns are very choiew and select ; besttt- ful effects in drawn work, embroidered, bem- stitched amd embroidersd, hemstitched im fancy Pattcrns, scalloped embroidered edie, colored borders of all sorts and patterns, Beautiful patterns in White Handkerchiefs, embroidered in many rich and beautiful de- Biehs, scalloped elie, he, Sie, Tie.. Rie. #1, #1 3, 2, @2.0, 62 85. 06, #8, #10, 8 Ladies’ Initial Hemstitched Handkerchiefs, all timen, for 250. wach, Ladies’ Initial Hemstitohed Handkerchiefs, all Timon, eguiar price, 0c. Special prin, Man's Initial @andkerehiefs, lance eintroia, ‘ered initial, mleret. Rewtilar prive, Ine. Special price, 1249. each, Men's Initial Hems@itcbed Handkerchiefs, all linen, laundered. Special, 20, Men's Initia: Hemstitched Handkerchiefs, all linen, extra fine, laundered. Special, Children’s Colored Bordered Handkerchiefs, Se. Re, We, Be, Children's Embrofdersd Hewstitched Hand Kerchiefa, be, 1Ne. Children’s Handkerchiefs in Fancy Boxes, te Children’s Handkerchiefs shape of books, \ dozen im Children’s: Handkerch Boxes, y-dlozen boxes Ladies’ Japanese Initial Silk Handkerchiefs, extra fine. 37 We. each or 8 for #1 Men's Japanese Initial Silk Handkerchiefs, large embroidered initial. Special Men's Jayavese Initial Rik Handkerchiefs, hand: al, Special pric Men's Japanese Initial Sik Handkerchiefs, Open-work initial. Spegial price, #1 Houwar Sreciaus IN COLLAR AND CUFF BOXES. Coltar and “Special,” sie Collar and Cuff Boxes of Fine Leather. “Special,” #! ff Boxes of Fine Pebble Morocco. “Special,” #1108, Silk Plush Collar and Cuff Boxes, **Special,” 21.48. Plush Collar and Cuff Boxes, OX. Children’s Embossed Leather Work Boxes. Rpecial, Children's Enibossed Leather Work Boxes, lange size, 1 Ladies’ Eaboswed Leather Work Boxes, very fine. Extra lange. Special price, A Dow. “Max Dowx» Real Bisque Dolls, with Kid bodies, with hand: Some dress of sutin, 30 inches hich. Keular Price, $1.25. Marked down to tie. each. W. A. PIERCE & ©O., Buccesors to E.G. Davis, Every Treader of The Star is going to buy something for somebody axe holiday. present — ‘and it is only 8 question of **what” it shall be. Here is little list of useful grticlesin the ‘Bhoe line which may help you to solve that ‘question. You know by experience that our foods are reliable, even though our prices are way below those uf other dealers, Embroidered Velvet Slippers, Ste. to 81.23. Gout or Imitation Alligator do., ie. Plush Slippers, all colors, @1.23 to elm. Seal and Fine Gost Slippers, @1.50, Russia and Ooze Calf do., $1.7. Best Alligator Slippers, @1.45. Felt Slippers at 50, Toe. aud @1. ‘Calf Dress Boots, @1.86 to ®4.45, Kip Working Boots, @1.50 to €2.50. Best Quality Kubber Boots, Fleeceined Kubber Foot wear, Wanu dined Cloth Boots. Finest-tunde Dress Shoes, Serviceable Walking Shoes, Pure Gums, in plush bag. The. Corduroy or Quilted Velvet Slips, te. Feit aud Velvet Slippers, 50c, ‘Warm-lined Beaver Blippers, 350. '. Flannel-tined Cloth, laced, $1. Fleece-lined Rubbers and Bouts, Handsome Evgning Slippers, #1.50 and up. Pretty Dress Shore, @1.50 to @5. (Eas) Shoes for old ladies. Arctic Button Oversboes, $1.60. Red-top Boots, @1. Rubber Boots, beavy or light. Buckie Arctic Overshoes, Te. ‘Velvet-worked Blippers, (x. Goat Slipper, 50. to @1 Serviceable Schovul Shoes, €1 and ap. ‘Calf Dress Shoes, @1.50to #2.50, Enamel Leather, button, @1.75 and €2. Petent esther Dancing Punips, a we eee Overshoes, $1.35. ‘ Anctie Overshoes, Ge. FOR Fleecegined Rubber Boots. Red ofBiue Felt Slippers, 335. GIRLS. Velvet Embroidered Blips, 5c. Solid-sole Button Boots, 7c. and ap. Fine Dress thoes, @1 to 50. FOR Donguis Button, hand sewed, 3c. THE Fine French Kid Batton, 7c. and @1. BABY. Shoes for Children with weak ankles. Infants’ Rubbers and Slippers. eae = WM. HAHN & 00.8 RELIABLE SHOR HOUSES, S16 SEVENTH ST. 1922 PENN. AVE. 231 PENX, AVE. 8.2. P.8.—Be on time to seeure one of our Lami “SPECIALS LACE CURTAINS FOR Ape ee some Holiday Souvenire. ES Ms} -