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_ THE EVENING STAR: Mi SAYIIAIAIE: x EVENING STAR. | RSSSSSSISN SRE ' =e xx¥ atest Ma: xx ae | CaRISEIAS = CARBEES: RE . TTS. QpRANG’ x3x arn wee NER ORS RS on in Washington three Gs, PTC. at of any ether paper te Fiss; Ete: 3 lecal NEWS paper and A Lertiaing Medinm it hae no competitor, AT Posies 944 Lt AYE BY A cordial welcome awaits the Norfolk and ef sa Hy Western Railroad if, when it enters the District — a of Columbia, it does so. in » proper manner. Wasbington needs and must have reased rail- road facilities, but even these would be too | dearly acquired if they brought with them sn | } addition to the many murderous grade cross- ings from which this city now suffers. In the bill before Congress there is no provision for anything but surface tracks —a defect which cannot be remetied too soon. Every business man readily understands why the citizens of Georgetown are anxious to have the new road come in and the whole com- ‘munity will heartily unite In greeting the first train if it rolls in on en elevated track. In their anxiety for # railroad Georgetown mer- chants should not lose sight of the fact that | 3 surface tracks will cut off the river front, | to which, heretofore, there has been | uninterrupted access; a consideration of im-| WAR A AM AA A AAA AAA AAA) MAA RAMA AAA RAAR ARAMA AAA AA AAR AMAA PAR bs x BS x x: x: * x x x BS x x x: x x x x x =: BS x = x 3 x: ¥ ¥ x =: ¥ x x x x: mense importance. Then there is another | y the road should run on a vinduet;| within three or four years there will probably bea fine boulevard connecting the reclaimed river park and the Rock Creek Park, the con- nection being made on the ground which must | inevitably cover the present Rock Creck sewer. ‘This pian, already shaped and popular, would be ruined by «surface steam railroad. For ex- isting errors in railroad construction within the | city the companies are responsible; if these dangerous errors are multiplied the peopie will be to blame. There should be no increase in | the number of grade crossing» in Washington. | And Georgetown is a part of Washingtox. —— That a favorable report will be made upon | the nomination of Judge McComas, and that | the nomins ill be confirmed, now seems to be thoroughly established. Let it be clearly A AIA VA kt AM AA AA AAA) acai AA A AAA hhh AAA AA anne nnrnnnanm nana aaa AP ARAMA AAA KARR AL A AAA ven When you buy your Christmas “‘goodies* come to us. We will en- able you to save about 0c. on every dollar. Five Ibe ‘Tender Turkeys at less than market prices. 14 ppelma Yr Dieky. it Bem: WSs: Mankind has always required some sort of a stimulant. Brandy for many years held sway ss the best AWA AAD Yh Hk AA Ak kA AA td eisisisisteteetereiesreisieisisisresieisiissitste sisisierersieie ise isiereleretabebe terete teretetere tare relesetelelelereteleisie ies alsleiwieisisisrorsiseisisisiveisiisisieisisisie) form. Now whisky is universally recognized su to any other spirit. But there are whiskies and ies. The best medicinal whisky extant and tho kind mostly re seribed by the physicians of this city is Pure “Old Belina." We have sold the whisky for years with an inereas- ing sale, until today ft ranks as the purest, amouthest and richest-fu- vored whisky on the market. 90c. Quant. . - $3.00 Garros. N. A. PSst: Cash Grocer, ieiste lel atatatslatetstetetotelelststotaisteletsisistelstateieelere? iieesiesiepisisisisisiemieisieuieiessisiswisisis: 944 Lt AYE N.W. XXXX XXX: SSax XE SERN SEX understood that there are no charges against the nominee. But there is « disposition on the part of those who Bare been his political oppo- nents to delay senatorialaction until delay i= no longer possible, and some even seem willing t utilize cowardly innuendo for this purpose. Direct accusations could be easily and promptly | met, but the insinuations of gar partisan gossips cannot be located. The people of this city certainly have no hand in the nebulous op position which is causing the Senate comm: on the judiciary more than a little trouble. for the District of Columbia never had a more devoted friend in Congress than Louis E. Me- Comas, Fer the larger portion of several yeara he bas resided in this city. He is a lawyer of acknowledged ability, has the judicial capacity toa more than ordinary degree, and is in every sense fitted for the responsibilities of the bench. ‘The two vacancies on the District bench have been filled, one by a District lawyer, the other by a Maryland lawyer who, having a thorough acqnaintance with local law, procedure and practical conditions, is the next thing to a Dis- triet lawyer, and the best possible oujside ap- poimtment that could be made. The most ardent advocate of the application of home- rule principles to these nominations expected zo more than has been accampliched, and the people of the District are well content. Tavespay Axo Fray Ax Oon Stone, IGHTS. Frox 6 To 10 P. M. Ovn Ontxsanncs Srectars. (@r1‘c. LADIES’ SILK INITIAL HANDKERCHIEFS, 2 For 25. Four to each customer. GPOUR 2c. FINE WINDSOR SCARFS, 19¢. SOUR ENTIRE LINE OF 50c. NECKWEAR FOR ‘Men, both dark and ht colors, 39c. a SP-OUR Te. An important step in the further elevation of | DRESS DOLLS, this city was taken yesterday when the Senate 39, passed the House act to establish the Protestant lc. Episcopal Foundation of the District of Co- | S@-OUR xe. Inmbia. There is nothing extraordinary in the} DRESS SATLOR DOLLS, BoY AND GIRL, measure—it provides merely for an incorporn- 15c tion—but it means that one of the greatest of rebgions bodies will be appropriately repre- sented in the galaxy of apparent moral forces which hare located themselves near the seat of gorernment. It means that capital and archi- tect and builder will combine to produce a eathe:iral worthy the denomination to the use- of which it will be sacred: that in combination with the place of worship will be institutfons of learning and mercy; and that the stately edi- faces will be the center in due course of time o: %@ PUBLIC SCHOOL AND SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS can have 20 per cent off on all of our Juvenile Books for the above two evenings. & new diocese—the diocese of Washington. The site for the many buildings which will be necessary was selected some time ago. It ix one of the most commanding of the ma id im view of the fact that the plan for expending three millions of dollars is largely educational could hardly be more de- So rapidly that competition is out of m, Washington ia becoming the edu cational, artistic, literary and musical center of the western hemisphere. There is notking strange in thi<, the Lusted States, Washington is the capital o: 02 - It has been infinitely more difficult to subdue the monarchical longings of France than it was topstablish the republic of which this city ix the capital. and now there is appearance of danger © ay upset the good work done by the enthasiastic patriots whose labors resulted im the building of a wonderful republican structure mpon the rains of a great and ve' | weuk imperial dynasty. logical as ever and passionately in haste, many of the French peo. ple have rushed to the conclusion that the scandal are directly dne to the ernment which now prevails, and tional and natural rashness may en- deavor to overturn present conditions only to find the situation infinitely wore than it has been sines the gays of Louis Phillippe. The government is by no means strong at this time, but there isenough republjcan loyalty in the land to make things very interesting for the young Duke of Orleans or any other royalist Teprerentative who may aspire to a crown and scepter. To reach the decayed throne of the Bonapartes with its moldy, tarnished trap- pings would mean sn outpouring of human blood which would cause the world to shudder. Every American sincerely hopes no such at- tempt will be made. Panama see Not since President Garfield lay stricken in the White House has there been such profound interest manifested by the public on account of the tlness of amy American as is that shown jy) Saares In an infinite varlety of pleasing forms, pleasing to the eye, pleasing to the touch, pleasine to the unwrit- ten sense, ‘complete satiafaction. Artistic brains designed them, skill- fal bands fashioned them, money bomght them and money will stil! bus them—not inch, only a fow of cur conmouent coins, but it will be an investment full worth the value of your coppers. il =I III Bortrs Bornes |! Bors Borrtes Ti Bortrzs Bornes | We are talking sbont, and we sell them Singly at 10, 15, 20. 25, 35, 50, | | 9, T5e., $1, Sand #4 i Orin Patre at 17, 27, 37, 50, 7c., 81s e, article you wish until Christmas. Toilet requisites and a line of famous Exrnscrs Cheaper than you can buy else where. Come fn and price. You ‘won't go out dissatisfled. F.S. Wins & Co. Davoarsts, UNDER MASONIC TEMPLE. sla ail new in the case of Mr. Blaine. Every hopeful } — NEVEWEN ii bulletin sent out fr the sick room is re- ceived by the public with « joy hardly less than on that of the members of the family, who in their | (), oO. hour of deep anxiety have the «vinpathy of the vereosgibaresd nation, earnestly hoped that the physi- Merrzs Movrns Pusnwacy. be able to give assurance that the:r distinguiabed patient hae got safely from the danger line. (CLOSED SUNDAYS.) see coeiinnlal Won Jo who, sccord- Pho re a ae née, Accord | ttandimme You can bay for 50 cents a dozen aele i bin esa. bas Presents Giffevent Kinds of Colognes, nand- traimed « large colony of frogs to maneuver in at somely bottied. Among them the img harmoniously) would be able Low famous Queen Anne. A larger size to make Tammany aod the mugwumps sing in FEE ihe ~ame key Faadsomely bottled. the very finest _e oe — Perfamery 30 cents, GO cents. 21.50, %2.50, Even the real p le in New York can 94.50. Every odor known. Violet afford to buy milk tains the elements | g Petracts Water, SOcente, Tomita, 91.50. The = yt og ras odor of this sweet little flower. and that is ail, according to recent developments in that ci folks seem to have been getting - — ~— ‘The burgiar who spent several hours in ope: ing © safe which contained less than tx dollars Goudtions sympathizes with the office seekers whe after much trouble veo the President and fail to get the coveted porition. wee ‘The popular Joy which i+ sucha prominent feature of Christmastide will suffer no diminu- tiow because an Uncle Tom's Cabin troupe bas bad to walk tome from Pottenilie. ee If Great Britain has been building armored Tevenue ctiters for service ou the lakes what is to prevent the United States from doing the aun thing’ + that the rich 6 Matter is not without its accompaniments fed fire and shiver masic. 4 ————+ ¢ ‘Mr. Stevenson's southern speeches bare Gected « Leautiful spirit of general good will, " Saw Tr Ix Tar“ Srane Fragrant and lasting. ‘ Wo have in stock everything that can be thought of in the way of Fine ‘Totlet Articles tm Silver, Ivory, 1 afd Natural Woods. A full img Cases. Comb and Cases and Manicure Sete of every description. ——— Menres Movenx Puaasacr, Corner 11th and F sts. soeresting “ISVGRLE: DEES SHIEES 85, As an appropriate gift from wives to hus bands. How would this suit you? - ‘€@- Open evenings until Christmas, Crorues As Houmsr Gus, ]]§ MAKING YOUR CHRISTMAS PRES. }] ENTS WHY NOT GIVE SOMETHING Mi THAT WILL BE OF SOME PRACTI- CAL USE TO THE RECIPIENT?" MOST ANY MAN WOULD FULLY APPRECIATE THE GIFT OF A DRESS, SEMI-DRESS OR BUSINESS SUIT, AN OVERCOAT OR A GOOD WARM ULSTER, AND JUST THINK OF THE COMFORT HE WOULD DERIVE FROM IT, TYTTHEN THERE ARE THOSE HAND- T SOME DRESSING GOWNS, THE SERVICEABLE BATH ROBES, THE ELEGANT SMOKING JACKETS AND COMFORTABLE HOUSE COATS, GARMENTS THAT YOU MIGHT SAY WERE SPECIALLY INTENDED FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, WE SELL 80 MANY OF THEM AT THIS SEASON OF THE YEAR. COME IN AND LET US SHOW HOW SATISFACTORILY YOU CAN MAKE YOUR PRESENTS TO THE ‘MEN FOLKS. Rosixsox. Parker & Co. Americas Croratens, 1200.1202 & 1204 FS. N.W {Lansnoron & Bro. | BSsoektonwht. Gnaxp Crosixe-Ocr Suarez OF JAPANESE ART WARE, MIRRORS, TOILET AND WORK BOXES, HOLIDAY GooDs, AT PRICES NEVER HEARD OF BEFORE. Being our earnest intention to make aclean sweep articles mentioned above, we have made snch enor- mous reductions that a sure realization of our closing- out idea must follow. SPECIFICATION OF ITEMS: Saraxese Ant Wane. 1 BLACK SATIN FULL-SIZE TABLE COVER, heavily embroidered, flower border, bird center; a faultless conception of Mongolian art (pure hand labor). Minzozs REDUCED AS FOLLOWS: Llot worth 86 reduced to $3.50. 1 lot worth 25.50 reduced to #3. 1 lot worth 84.75 reduced to 82.50. 1 lot worth 4. 50 reduced to $2.25. Llot worth $4 reduced to 82. Llot Plush worth $4.75 red. to 81.75. Llot Antique worth $1.75 red. to 81. ‘The reduction in our General Holiday Ware is so extensive that a specification is impossible; suffice to say, it will pay you to call and make a care- fal study of what you see. We will cheerfully assist you without any solicitation whatever to effect asale. ‘These we have placed on our Third Floor. Worth your while to go thee. 1 SATIN STAND COVER, also hand embroidered; 4 representation of Asiatic flowers and birds, Reduced trom S15 1 $7.50. Goon News From Ova Boor Deranrenrt. Hawrnorses “Scanter Lerree AND Divsioxns Abpazss 21ers. Book Deranruext Finsr Froor. GGG _ BR RR 00 Sh iM G3. az 420, 422, 424, 426 SEVENTH ST. Pe. A RRS Hortvay Baroatns, SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR TEN DAYS ONLY. BRADBURY UPRIGHT GRAND, WEBSTER UPRIGHT GRAND, Regular price, $450; special price. $235. HENNING UPKIGHT GRAND, BRADBURY SQUARE GRAND, Regular price, 8450; special price, $275. STEINWAY SQUARE GRAND, : Regular STANDARD ORGAN, very fine, Keguiar price, 9150; <pecial price. $79. ‘TAYLOR AND FARLEY ORGAX, good, ‘Reguiar price, $125; special price, 853. | Fancy Ornainents, Metal Novelties snd OPEN EVENINGS UNTIL @& WASHINGTON. D. C. THURSDAY. . —o Maser Xsus Is Courxa And it makes busy times here. It could not woll be otherwise, for the ¢rest bafldings are Aled in Part with choice and comprehensive stocks especially suitable for gifts of use snd besaty. toe Sopsraxmat Asp Prrortcat Paesexts Ans Auwars Apparciatep, sect poaergmgmieamnaycereneg ~t The result is well nigh impossible of description. The shopping comforts ure the very best here, too. The brosd aislesare almost entirely cleared of goods that visitars may circulate freely through the store. Ample room for everybody. “ rae Frye Broa Exrnaxces To Tur Bonpras One cor. 1ith and F sts., three on Pst. and to use the 10th st. entrance—that is less crowded. —o— Wiuar For A Gexrueuasr Titaar hued sits ia due sore ere euch things “Gee, uk Hu tose. Bi seo ‘Night Shirts benders. ID mst ed Sysp glass boxes; intoshon, Sie Munlers: Urather Bees ee asic War For A Bor another on 10th st. Carriage customers will find it advantageous eto it. Sealskin ac \ Waar Fon A Lion ete Oe ws = poe Seas Waar Fon A Gin Suits, Overcoats, Resfor Jackets, Umbrellas, Suite, Cloaks, J Gossame bred ferino and Wool Shirts and Drawers, Mering,” “Pair Of Mines thetters oe etre, Boreas, & Gatton aud Wool Stockings, Mittens, ¥ency ‘Drow Pattern, Handkerchief Fancy toy Busvendery, Windoor Fie, Saflars, Fxpross iis’ Purnsshines: Box of Paper Wacous, Handkercalets, poster Kathee mental), Ghasses Collars, Cut Giotes, "Pocket Books, ty of styl lustc Kolis, aBaz pt Loca ¥elocipedn bieyci. Mets. Sets of Uomb, Brush rf Gold Pencils, uff yr. Woo! Mittens, Work Box, ‘Buttons, . Writing id. , Lock let, id La ar -Mackincoshes, a pair -*-Brac, od Gum Boots, » ‘ge? Biiver Thimbles.a fancy Apron, bg oe China Cup X Jowolry Box, Giove or Haud- mucer, Clothes Brush, MAS Boa, Pocket ry Ring, Collar’ a noe, Benooll nives, prameos on Bence int, ‘Basi bs Reeter Gurrs. Bearf, a Trleycle, a riting Waar For Tae Lirne Tor Bless them, what could be amiss, so there'slove in thegiving. Thestorets fallof things to set Little hearts beating with Joy. Iron Toys, Juvonile Books, Grocery Stores, Galloping and Swinging Horses, Shoo Flies and Hobby Horses, Express Wagons, Carts and Wheelbarrows, Skin-cevered Horses hitched to Carts of every descrip- tion, Sleighs, Veloctpedes, Goid Rings, Tea Sets, Dolls, Wooly Animals, Fancy Bibs, Toilet Sots, Dresses, Skirts, Carriaze Kobss, Powder Puffs, Sst of Fars, Socks, Mittens, Sacques, Shoulder Shawls? Cloaks, Christening Caps and Robes, Tollet Sets, Baby Pins, Baskets, Wrappers, Booties &c. ie fitSeme Kiecs Meares se MS Fiera Froorn Arrnactioxs. ‘The real Xmas spirit ison our great fifth foore— beauty and actual utility are nicely blended. French Bronzes, Italian Marble Statuary, Bric-«- beac in every popular ware, Lamps in all styles, Clocks, Bric-s-brac Cabinets, Tables, Cut Crystal, Fine China, Pressed Glass Ware, Kitchen Goods of every description, &., &c., &c. ‘The late arrival of the following accounts for the low prices: Alot of 18, Fronch China Tes Sets, hand painted in three colors, 56 pleces Tmported to sell for 812. —Bpectal price, #8.00. Banquet Lamps, silver oF ‘with any color shade, 00.— Viens Wood Smoking Tables— A handsome gift for a gentleman. —85.00 to 88.00. — ‘A handsome array of Bric-a-brac arranged in spe- lal lots at — 82.00, 82.50, 85.00, $7.50 and $10.00.— Each price is an unusual value. Onyx-top Tables, brass stands, 12-inch tops. —85.00.— th floor. 10th st. biég.) Botrs Ac’ Gira ‘The most complimentary gift is s book, unless the book fs stupid, A well-chosen gift book tells what the giver has read in the receiver. Ask to see that dainty gift volume we've recently received. It {sa tasteful, pretty conception, the very embodiment of refinement—very choice binding and only —50e.— COLUMBIAN EDITION UNITED STATES HIS- TORY. The most complete and popular history of the United States of America published, including data from the aboriginal times to the present day. By John Clarke Ridpath, LL.D. 789 pages. ——81.50.— : “LITTLE LORD FAUNTLEROY.” By Mrs. Bur- tt. —81.95.— “NATURE'S HALLELUJAH." Jerome. Beautifully tllustrated. —#3.50.— “THE BEAUTIFUL WORLD.” —#2.00.— “THE SCHOOL FOR SCANDAL.” A comedy by Richard B. Sheridan. —22.75.— sHAesPEARE’s WORKS complete in one volume. le. By Irene E. “SIBERIA AND THE EXILE SYSTEM” By George Kennan. —24.00.— (Basement... 11th st building.) —— Faxcy Goons Ix Anr Deranruesr AT REDUCED PRICES. ‘Hand-painted Silk Pincushions. 0c. Hand-painted Cellnioid Hair Receivers. . 50e Colored Chamois Watch Cases, hand painted... 50c. Embroidered Neodle Books, 500. ‘Hand-painted Postal Card Holders. Silk Pineapple Pincushuons. ‘Hand-painted Card Cases. ‘Hand-painted Piacques.. ‘Hand-painted Photo Holders. Birch Bark Photo Frames. Baskets ‘Hand-painted Cravat Cases ‘Sitk-lined Work Baskets, (Third floor. STaraxese Agr Daranruext—Sovvexm Warr. Tarasese Forpixe Soreens, aoa embroidered on Black. All sisee—$3.75, $3.95, 94.95, be. Japanese Viases—the ia‘rest assortment, best styles and lowest prices ever offered. 75c. to 865. Saraxese Konos, 75-., 81.00, #2.00, #2.50, $3.00 to $100, Taraxese Souvenrns—every purchaser in the Japanese Dopartment this week will receive a souvenir. Ga floor ... All-wool English Smoking Ji ‘With silk cord. Some were 87.00 and @8.00. —ow 83.50 and 85.— A few Choice Blanket Robes. cord and tassel. —83.50.— Cotton Terry Bath Robes—stripes—hood, cord and tassel. — Special prices, 82.75, 83.50 and 85.00. — Wool Mixed Underwear, tan shades. Good value et $1.50. “ey —Special price, garment.— (st floor. —o— Jast in,100 Choice Gloria Umbrelias—genuine Dres- den knobs and “‘paragon" frames—finished in the best possible manner. —26-inoh.., st Noor. Jackets, Waars, Surrs AT REDUCED PRICES. It is s singularly good time to buy s wrap for Christmas. Nothing more appropriate. “Mixed Cheviot Jackets, all wool, tan and gray effects, notched collars, lap pockets, pearl buttons, perfect 14and 16 years. ). 89.75 and $10. Now @5 and &6.— Navy Blue Cheviot Jackets, Ipp pockets, large pearl buttons, perfect fitting. Sizes 12, 14 and 16 years. ——310 and #12. All-wool Cheviot aud Oamei's Hair Newmarkets, plain, navy blue and mixed effects, triple capes, silk- lined hoods, &c. Sizes 12, 14, 16 and 18 years. —Were 815 and $18.50. Now $10 and 815.— (Third floor... ‘11th st. building.) Ladies’ Blue Serge Suite, all wool. Russian blouse, ‘with handsome plaid linings, si: 36 and 38, Vere $18.50. es One Imported Diagonal Serge Suit, brown mixed eftect, Kussian blouse, Bishop sleeves. Size 36. —Was $18.50. Now $10.— ‘Three All-wool Scotch Cheviot Suite, brown and bine effects, Russian blouse, handsomely braided. Size 32 and 34. ——Were #24. Now $15.— Princess Cloth Wrappers, neat patterns, yoke back and front. Sizes 32 to 4° —Were $2. Now 81.75.— Coats of Scotch Cheviot, stylish plaid effect, triple detachable capes. Sizes 32, 36 and JS. —Wore $20. Now $13. 50. 1 Black Imported Bengaline Silk Jacket, elaborately trimmed with silk braid passementere, and lined throughout with silk. Size 26. ——Was 845. Now #25, — 1 Handsome Brown I:aported Cloth Jacket, hand- somely trimmed with electric seal and braid. Size 36. —Was 845. Now $25.—— One Imported Garment of Kersey Cloth, collar and yoke of beaver fur, finished with fine gilt braid, silk lined. Size 36. —Was 2118. Now 87 1th st. building. ) (Third floor. ae ‘Ladies’ Superior Quality Silk Waista, plaid effects, silk tie to mateh. 21th st. building. ) --1st aud 24 annexes.) —— Tae Guear Prorvne Sure Gotng on here now is well worth attendinz. You can economize on thess pretty pleasure-giving thinss. We can never duplicate them, and they are worth double the price we ask. Pastels, Water Colors, Etchings, Eneravings, Fac Similes, all attractively framed ia oak, white and gold, white andstiver, &2." Excellent ‘Values in Easels also. ‘This sale will be donbly interesting from now on, owing to the arrival of 200 20:24 Anrisrs Siaxzp Exomyas, ‘To be sold for $1.95. gold. 00 } 84.00. They arrived alittle late for our Holiday trade. on which accowat we marked them worth low, they'll go quickly at (Ath floor. F105. Oxty By Visrrxa Us Earty Axo Orrex DURING THESE REMAINING DAYS ee ees 10th st. bldg.) ‘Will you be able to keep apace with the rapidly occurring events of interest. Prudenaued ‘Whenever any priced article {s sold out we take the mext higher and put inits plas. For if it's @ 50-cent line of goods we take the OS and 75-cent grades ad mark them GO cents; if it's the 75-cent line ‘we tako the $1.00 or @1.25 grades and mark them 75 cents, and, Fao Now Ox A Dotran Wu ‘Treble service often—especially at the 25, 50, 75C., Ax $2.00 Binoa Tamas. on throughout the entire range of prices. 0 Dovste Sxavice Husz, On first floor of 10th strost building. They are reinfor:ed daily by the different departments—od4 and small price, $500; special price, $260. | lots, sinele pisces, kc. ,of rare China and Bric-¢-Brac go to these counters to be.sold from one-third to ‘one-balf ‘their rengworth. Dainty bits of bosaty to gindden the heart at Xmst-tids. A royal list from France, Ger- r Austria. Then there srg Cable Lamps with shades, allver-finished B: many, England snd are mp anqust other attractive f Iinen shades and Jardinieres that are Lamps with ‘Wock Baskets with satin Lining. secrerseenseeenerereccerseres]OU St. Bids., neer Elevators.) 22, 1892—TEN PAGES. r | | it i fl Hl “Mikado,” “Gypsy Baron,” *“Faust Upto Date,” and others, interspersed with nationaj aire, quicksteps, &e. ‘Much interest ie betng manifested tn this ‘event, as it is the frst public denonstration of the kind over given in Washingten, You Ane Conprarix Invizzp. we You'll want CANDY on that tree you're going to bave for the children. Iv'll be & poor tree, indeed, if It is bar- renof CANDY. Be sure that the little ‘ones get nothing but Candy that won't burt their stomachs—iots of the “cheap” CANDY you get will. But Dure, fresh, delicious CANDY Ifke then, have {t—it's the Dest you can buy. And tt’ sold ate price within reason. We've prepared » spectal grand spread of our renowned 25-CENT CANDY, and if you'll buy tomorrow you may be sureof ‘the grandest CANDY ever sold for that Price. Guz & Soy, Con. L1rn Axp F Srs., Christmas Candy Makers. a HRISTMAS (ANDY BRISTMAS UANDY SHEETS 36-CENT MIX- TURE. Thisisthe most delicious of all Christmas mixtures and orders for tt are coming in every day. Our best Candy 60 cents a pound comes in for ‘A great deal of popularity at all times, ‘but at Christmas tine ally.” If Your orders are uot already in vend them Now. SHEE: Candy Orsex: 1LOTE & F STE: OPEN UNTIL 10 P.M. ‘REAT— ‘BEAT— A 2 Unssvnrassen Srocx 00 ° 8 3 bd 8 SHEN G88E8 FF = 3 Foe Learner Wanes. HOE a P. Books, el mounted, Lasto > 10.00 ‘ is ¥ 00 Std 0 o Jewel Cases.. 50 ” 00 Gloves Boxes. v4 a z Bss8 Beebegerccetecs 33338 mu Mn bs it mm a Sy me sty =f ” Lie Ww i ry PPP. PP PPP P P EEE E Ee EEE Biacking Brushes. Nw | Penknives . NNN Bag and Trunk Tags. NNN | Shawl Straps RRM | Umbretta straps, NNN NNN NNN iu = Ail goods over $1 marked with name or initials free, - ‘We call especial attention to # lot of fine Whips, suitable for zifts, that we wish to close out. Will allowadis- a countot 2D PER CENT. Their AA Prices, 50s. to 820. rae’ Ty ATCHES WiATGHES Vy ‘Thst are vy vw Goon Tre Keepers For $1.50. Chain and Charm included. A good Present to ® boy or man servant, Suitable for use in your carriage when visiting or shopping. 1231 Pexs. Ave N.W. Facrony, ry By some of the most noted etchers in the country. ‘They are framed in 34-Inch whlts enameled frames, with | L218 Axn 1220 E Sx. N.W. corners. Etchings of this class never before sold for less than $5.00, ani in sheet alone are Ovs Srectarrtes. Leatheroid Trunks, remarkable for lightness and durability. . Paragon Patent Folding Coin Purses, 30s. to $3.50. > eae See 0 ‘Repairing and ordered work in all branches of the ‘business, Lg 825.00 Aovaxcen $25.00 se Ben Weare Fr) oo mg daar SCeeROET, ‘We are open evenings this week. [ie I RIBBONS, aT PERRY'S Ls pormmnenereeenenes Y mas festivities First for presente—and then for decoration. Just think how many datnties Fou have got to tie up—and what a setting RIBBONS will make. Of course, you want the latest shades— And the best qualities—and you Gon't want them to ‘costany more than they must to be good, Tou are Mkely to have some color matching to do—and thats ‘when our most complete variety will come tp so handy. A Puce Porsten Adargain to begin with—ALL-SILK SATIN RIBBON—in al] numbers—en! in shades of Biue, Pink, Yellow, White, Yellow, Old Kong, Absinthe, Moss, Lilae, Ecra, Sapphire, Brown 116) 2 Go. | Be. | Ue. | 12M4o, 1280. |e. 4inch SATIN RIBBON—Pink, Red, Oranse, Yellow, Blue, Shrimp, Old Rose, Sapphire, Waite, Nile, Olive, Cream and Black. 5-inch SATIN RIBBON, tn Ldlac, Nile, Pink, Rim, Yellow Orange, Olive, White and Cream—S0c. a yard DCuSbK UAL ALLSILK, PIOOT EDGE RIBBON —all shades—17c. for the piece. NUMBER TWO SATIN EIBBONS—Chotce f colore—480. for the plese. NUMBER TWO SATIN EDGE GROS GRAIN RIBBONS—50e. for the piece. If you want SATIN RIBBONS just scan the collection we are carrying. All shades—pum- ber 2 to 22—at prices that are nearer the cost- mark than any you ever heard of. DOUBLE-FACE SATIN RIBBON, tn Pin! Blue, Maize, Nile, White, Cream, Brown, Gray and Black, Numbere—12, 16, 22 and 30— about all you can use. FRENCH GROS GRAIN RIBBONS, tm Ro, Mauve, Blus, Pink, Maizs, White, Cream and Black—numbers 2 to 30. MOIRE RIBBONS, tn White, Cream’ Black and the “sourht after™shades—all widths, BLACK GROS GRAIN RIBBONS with » fancy edge. One of the fresh ideas. They trim ‘8 dress or @ hat most appropriately—85o. and 43. a yard. PLAIN GROS GRAIN RIBBONS—all widths ‘and all the new shades. Snch PLAIN GROS GRAIN RIBBONS, in Black, White and Cream—@5e. a yard. S-inch MOIRE RIBBONS, in White and (Cream—G5c. a yard. Sinch DOUBLE-FACED BLACK SATIN RIBBONS—75e. a yard. LOOP EDGE RUCHING RIBBONS, in Light Blue, Lilac, Buff, Biack, White and Cream— 1c. a yard. CROCHET-EDGE RIBBON, in White, Cream and Black—19. a yard. BLACK GROS GRAIN SATIN EDGE RIB- BONS—7ie., O5e., #Land $1.10 yard. MOIRE SASH RIBBONS, in Black, White, Red, Blue and Pink—The. a yard. SATIN EDGE MOIRE RIBBONS, in Waite, Cream and Black—SSe. a yard. SATIN EDGE GROS GRAIN RIBBONS, tn Light and Navy Blue, Dark Green and White— 91.250 yard. BLACK AND WHITE SURAH SASHES— $3.50, #3. 75 and 84.25 each. BLACK VELVET RIBBONS—with Linen or Satin backs—in all widths, COLORED VELVET RIBBONS, in Brown, Green, Navy Biue, Cardinal, Heliotrope, Old Rose and lots of other shades. This is the best quality you can buy—numbers 5, 7. 9 and 12. And these RIBBONS are surrounded by such « host of attractive usefuls that will make grand good gifts. If there is an unfilled want on your list you certainly can check it off here. Besides the RIBBONS—don't forget those—you need their help. MPANY, 4 Uompayy’ Cash Wholesalers and Retailers, 807 Pan: At. 807 —Open Every Evening This Week.— Lit Ast Getemens Sheer linen. Inttialed. One cannot bay any- thing finer in the cloth alone, without the initials, at anything like our wonderyully low Prices... ‘Sand 50 CTS. EACH. 36 dozen in & pretty box if you like. Less ‘than that number at same prices. Be eure to ——— scene Ths Quaties: “ON Whe Stal It Can be easily decided if you'll see our UM- BRELLA Display. Silk Glorias with 26 or 28-inch frames, nice enough for any man or woman in the land, oni... $1.25. Better ones as high as $15.00. People who have been around among other stocks and clerks from other stores come to us tobuy. Why isit? MINNIX. FONDA & COMPANY, 807 Penna. ave. n.w. [Telephone 1414.) Hikes oo W. A. PERG & Cy Open Brery Mohs, mh ot ond Pene Ave A CREE Sik OF Gist A-vutton Saedea, © bie ORO Bisck OCheverette Gieven, Sead Frisurene wtiching Oly ae winced a teep oe ook, Fests, tm bie, #1. Thook Posters, tans end browns, 01.2), #150 Mines’ Glowwa, Bnook Powers and shart 81 CHESTS HOMER: Tor presmate Stik Stockings lead them All. See our array. Pure Stik Hose, in fancy combinations: of biack and red, black and yellow, pink apd yellow, leht and dark avd dark lavender, red and fancy combinauiona, frideed trent par OL. 3S Ifnot SILK HOSE why woulde't the other kinds do? They're always “give. whe por pair, Pair 23O Our S5e. Bicycle Hose, extra heavy, Our Children’s 1%. Hose, fast black, with double heels and tone. Two) BQ Pairs, $3 cia Oue yale. LOO Children’s Black Cashmere Hose, with double soles, extra high epiioed heels. RB Price, 4cte Reduced to 3 pairs 1." One petr......--.. Our 35 cent Black Castunere Hose for 2Scta, . TEEGNS REDESHOSS 15 FURR Anything nicer to give than things te gains. FINE THIBET BOAS, 3.yants tu black and gray. brown Je and back pink and jere #13. 1 BADGI To go tor Povemtocens 3 BEAR MUPFPS, mats from extra skins, Wi SHS Sn HA "Ghoiee tomers LZ, eb Be Bear Muff. Was COME TO US FOR CHRISTMAS SUGGESTIONS. ’ PIERCE & Sti SE ASB Pit AYE N.W. HT NE —il SCkOTINEE rams “ow TNT Basy Creveraxn, Basy McKee, WHITE HEATH, LILIES OF FRANCE. THE ABOVE CHOICE PERFUMES ARE SOLD ONLY BY MISS LULA LENMAN, No. &il F ST. N.W. SAMPLES GIVEN. STORE OPEN EVEN- NGS. GERMAN, FLORENCE AND VIOLET COLOGNE, ‘Toc., $1, $1.50 PEK PINT. a21-3t Basrrsastes Wixvow, 515 SEVENTH ST. X.W., Presents an array OF SERVICEABLE