Evening Star Newspaper, December 20, 1893, Page 8

8 =— THE EVENING STAR, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1893—TWELVE, PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. THE WEATHER. Forecast Till 8 p.i ‘Thursday. For the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia, fair; slowly rising temperature Thurs- day afternoon; var.avle winds. Condition of the Water. Temperature and condition of water at 8 Great Falis, temperature, 84; condition, 20; receiving reservoir, temperature, 38: condi- tion at north coanection, 36; condition at south connection, 9; distributing reservoir, tempera- ture, 39; condition at influent gate house, 36; effluent gate house, 36. Tides Tomorrow. High tide. Low tide. S47 um 6:16 pm. | 0:09am. 12:16 p.m _— Huylef’s Candies in Fancy Baskets. Tne daintiest and sweetest gilt one can maxe one’s lady friends is a fancy basket blied with Huyier’s delicious Bon Bons and Chocolates. ‘nese fancy pieces, which are exquisitely decorated, make charming hand- kerchief cases after the candy is gone, and are an ornament to any lady's dressing cas Out-of-town orders, by mail and ex- press, should be left as early as possible, to insure proper care in packing. Sonatas oo # sien W. H. WALKER'S Christmas Turkeys. Orders left now for Turkeys will receive my personal attention. They will be se- lected from the choicest stock and delivered ly Saturday. Lowest market price guar- anteed. zi W. H. WALKER, 946-00 La. ave. FERS SOAs Delicious, toothsome Bon Bons, Choco- lates, Nut Candies and Nougats ‘are among the numerous varieties of our 4 and 0c. Candies, which we are selling for only 20 and 25¢. a pound. Note the location. J. F. Sheetz, cor. 7th and I n.w. de Hancstata Save money on Fruits, Groceries, &c., by buying here. We sell the choicest goods, and our prices are an inducement to buy. A sample: Bananas, 10 and 15c. doz.; Flor- ida Oranges, 10 and 5c. doz.; 4 pounds Seediess Raisins, 25c. W. H. Keister, 9th and Louisiana av eke NaS our Xmas Dinner Trimmings at James Tharp's, S12 F st. n.w.. Best Apple Brandy, $4 a gal.; 3 bots. good Claret, $1; choice New Ergland and Jamaica Rum for punch; Old “E-rkley” Rye Whisky, Tharp’s own brand, $ a ¢al. Christmas Gic-ecies, Johnston's. See ad. Page 5. — Try Chocolat-Menter,undoubtedly the most delicious and healthful chocolate in ~ world~at Geo. Kennedy & Sons, 1209 st. and 1116 Coan. ave., daily, this week. It aids digestion and is both strengthening and nutritious. he place for hol. 916, 916, 916 7th street is the pla ‘01 a iday presents. Pictures and frames at lower flures than ever offered before. nti Tae Boxes Extra Florida Oranges at 20c. = W. H. WALKER, - pone —— selection Candies and Nuts a! rin H. WALKER’S, 36-50 La. ave. —_—_s Wholesale and Retail Tobacconist, es- tablished 1876. SICKLES, 1011 Pa. ave. Holiday Presents a specialty. > Johnston’s, 729 7th st. Christmas Goods. Page Seer ‘The stomach complaints, indispositions and transitory pains which afflict so many Mervous persons are dispelled by BU- GEAUD’S WINE. To be had of the prin- cipal druggists. tS ae oe See Johnston's Christmas ad., Page 5. gee Practical, Useful and Substantial, HOLIDAY PRESENTS. Carving Sets, Penknives, Table Cutlery, Ra- mors, Tool Chests, Skates, Sleighs, § Seissors, ving Banks, Dog Collars, &c., &c. eet BEST goods at the LOWEST prices. CHAS. T. CARTER & CO., 8 doors from 6th st. 606 PA. AVE.N. W. _s Sheetz’s Candies at D. and A sts. s.e. 4 Estimates given on papering houses as Jow as the lowest. 916 7th st. n.w. o~ — Tree Toys! Toys! Scrap Pictures. Gould's. Ellis’, Grocer, 34 Ask your physician if Chr. Xander’s Mel- Uston Wiid Cherry Cordial is truly effica- cious against malaria and grippe, and a restorative after suffering from these mala- dies. 909 ith st. ¥ ie ik Ee Hempler, Optician, removed to 6th & ave. Holiday Gov4s at Jchnson, Garner & Co. Rugs of all kinds. Handkerchiefs, Glovi Mitts. Ladies’ and Gents’ Furnishings. Towels, Table Linens, Napkins, Dress Goods, &c. JOHNSON, GARNER & CO., 636 Pa. ave. n.w. CITY AND DISTRICT. AMUSEM! Albaugh’s Grand Opera House.—Mr. Thomas W. Keene in “Othello.” New National Theater—The Liliputians in “A Trip to Mars.” Academy of Music. “Walker, London.” Harris’ Bijou Theater.—“The Scout.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—“The Rentz- Sentley Novelty and Burlesque company.” Metzerott Music Hall.—Concert by the Princeton University Glee, Banjo and Man- dolin tubs. McLean building, cor. Vermont ave. and nee enraneaeD NTS TONIGHT. james T. Powers in Hi st. n.w.—Luncheon and tea given by the! board of lady managers of the Garfield Memorial Hospital. Convention Hall, 5th and K sts. n.w.— Concert by the Marine Band for the bene- fit of the poor. Willard Hall.—Prof. Carpenter’s lectures on hypnotism and mesmerism. Lincoln Relics, 516 10th st. n.w. — Open daily except Scnday, 9 to 12 a.m. and 1 to 4p.m. Monday and Friday, 8 to 10 p.m. a EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Mount Vernon.—Macalester leaves at 16 am. Harry Randall for Chapel Point, Colonial Beach ond river landings at 7 a.m. Tally-ho coach line from 511 13th street at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. for Arlington, Cabin John bridge and all points of interest. ————__ FLIM FLAMMED. A Suave Stranger Bays Jewelry in Large Lots. The game known to the “pennyweight flim flan was successfully worked on Mr. F. W. Letmate, the jeweler at No. 1336 F street, yesterday, and now the police e looking for the man who secured $178 worth of jewelry by means of the game. Soon after the store opened yesterday morn- ing a young man, with athin red mustache, entered to make some purchases before the rush of trade later in the day. The proprietor was not busy at the time, and so he waited on the man. The cus. tomer said he wanted to make some pur- chases to send to his brothers in Oregon,and incidentally he rema>ked, “I wish that I were going with the jewelry.” Then he proceeded to select what he want- ed. One watch and chain for each brother was what he wanted, and he thought a gold collar button wold add to the richness of ts. Then for his favozite brother d a pair of gold sleeve buttons. The bill amcunted to $178.25, a good sale for an early customer. But the latter had not the money with him and asked that the ar- ticles be laid aside until the afternoon,when he would return and settle the bill. M:. Letmate laid iiem aside as requested, and in the afternoon, between 3 and 4 o'clock, the customer returned. In response to his Fequest the goods were brought forth and Placed on the show case. The man with the red mustache produced a check book and ‘k would be accepted, but the police as "game was not acquainted with him he said he could not accept the check. The customer expressed his regrets and said he had even brought a strong box with him, in which he w ip the goods, and he was espec anxious to ship them last evening, in order to have them reach their destination in time Taking from his pocket the little bos wrapped the ai elry and packed them in as neatly a: weler could have them, and then in his pocket, r ckage to cost si not induce packed the neat ‘king, “This is h, M and so he took what purported to be the game box from his pocket and returned it with a request that it be left until morning when he could get his check cashed at the k and return. He then left the store S$ with suspicion, opened the box man had gone and found inside several stones to weight the valueless box. te He 1 out the doo-, but the man had @isappeared, and the case was reported to the police. ‘Letmate to | accept his check in payment for the goods, | d watched the man’s | TOFEED THE HUNGRY. | Plans For Relief Made at the Citi- zens’ Meeting. CONGRESS URGED T0 ACT PROMPTLY And Provide Work For the Un- employed on Public Roads. A RELIEF FUND STARTED. “There are in this District tonight not less than 10,000 families in want, hungry and cold from lack of food and clothing.” That was the statement made by a re- sponsible citizen last evening at the meeting of citizens at the Builders’ Exchange Hall, called by the District Commissioners for the purpose of devising means for the relief of the suffering poor of the District. While the attendance was not so large as it might have been, yet it was a thoroughly repre- sentative meeting, and measures were ndopt- ed which will undoubtedly go far to relieve the great distress which now prevails throughout the District. ‘ Many citizens, well known for their activ- ity in charitable and other public move- ments, were present, and all seemed to rec- ognize the necessity for prompt measures. The meeting approved and appointed a com- mittee to urge the immediate appropriation of $53,000 asked by the Comfhissioners for improvements of suburban roads and streets, in order to give work to the unem- ployed residents of the District; provided for the appointment of a general committee to disburse funds raised by public subscrip- tion for the relief of the poor, and started a fund on the spot by receiving the sub- scriptions made by a number of citizens present, Mr. Ross’ A: eas, District Commissioner John W.Koss callea the meeting to order and explained the pur- pose for which those present had been called together. There was no locality, he said, more liberal than the District of Co- lumbia. Its people had shown that on sev- eral notable occasions. Hence the people of the District only needed to know that distress existed to call forth a hearty re- sponse. That wide and unusual distress un- fortunately existed at the present time in the District was too true. The distress ex- isted not only among those who might be said to be always impoverished, but also among the laboring classes, comprising men who had never before been compelled to ask aid. ‘The District Commissioners had deemed it proper to call a meeting of the citizens to provide some plan, and in a way also the means for alleviating the existing suffering. There should be some systematic plan adopted, one which would furnish the unemployed with work. Men and women were asking for aid who could not be sus- pected of idleness or of deceit. Should Con- gress pass the appropriation the unem- ployed could be given work and thereby saved the humiliation of asking charity. A committee had appeared before the Senate District committee and had been informed that the committee was heartily in favor of the measure, but it had been learned later that the appropriation committee was the Proper one to appear before. In response to an inquiry of the Rev. Mr. Domer Mr. Emery stated that the amount suggested would be adequate for the pres- ent at least. Engineer Commissioner Powell explained that the District Commissioners had recom- mended an appropriation of $53,000, speci- fying the work upon which it would be ex- pended, and asking that it be appropriated in advance of next year’s appropriations. Mr. Domer having moved ‘to make the appropriation $55,000 Mr. Simon Wolf re- marked that It was all very well to adopt the recommendations of the Commissioners, but Congress should know what was need- ed and should act. le had supposed that those present had m called together for the purpose of acting mdependently of Con- eress. He thought that the citizens of the District shoul? help their own and not he put in the attitude of asking Congress for aid. At the present there were 10.000 families here needing assictance. What was needed was a house-to-house visitation. and only a committee of citizens could make such a one. He pronosed the ap- nointment of a committee to be composed of Thor 109 citizens. Mr. Charles E. Miller said he desired to remind hig friends that Congress was really. the council of the District. snd he consta- ered it wise and vroner to ask that hody to render the aid mentioned. More than that, the Improvements were needed and the working neonle should be ev: mnlov= ment. The laboring classes of the istrict asked for employment, not for charity. Dr. Sunderland Presiden. Commissioner Ross then called for the nomination of some one for chairman, and the Rev. Dr. Byron Sunderland was unani- mously chosen. In taking the chair Dr. Sunderland said that it was a condition and not a theory which confronted the peo- ple of the District. It seemed that the Dis- trict, not unlike the rest of the land, was sharing at this time in a paralysis which at times afflicted and distressed humanity in the midst of the stalwart civilization of the age. Distress existed to an alarming extent bhrougnout the District, and through no lack of generosity or lack of heart. He had never known so distrgssing a situa- tion. Such widespread distfess was some- thing new to the people of the District. But it existed as weli throughout the coun- try. The local charitable organizations were doing all they possibly could, and it Was not the object of the meeting to dis- parage in the least any one of them, but merely to assist them. That was the’ pur- pose of the meeting, and he therefore called for such suggestions as work toward such an end. Mr. M. I. Weller having, on the motion of Commissioner Ross, been unanimously elected secretary of the meeting, Mr. L. S. Emery offered the following resolution: “In view of the fact that an unusually larg> number of our citizens are out of employment and are suffering in conse- quence thereof, be it resolved that a com- mittee of five be appointed by the chair to urge a congressional appropriation of $25,000 to be expended under the direction of the Commissioners of the District upon the streets, alleys and other public works as may be designated by them to furnish employment to the unemployed laborers who are citizens of the District.” He offered also a resolution providing, in case of failure to secure the appropriation, | the committee named arrange to pay for the work proposed out of funds subscribed by citizens. Mr. Emery stated that he offered the resolution because he knew that the crisis had come. There was an unusually large number of citizens unemployed now who had heretofore always been at work. Mr. A. BR. Duvall thought both Mr. Wolf and Mr. Emery were richt. The meeting was called for action, and no time should be lost In doing something. There were two classes to assist, the laboring class and that class of unfortunates who would starve betore they would allow their wants to be- come known. The people of the District had a perfect right to ask Congress to as- sist their needy and suffering poor. The people of the District had a perfect right to their own money, but unfortunately they were compelled to go to Congress for permission to expend it, even though in | ever so worthy a cause. He would ask Congress for the appropriation, and he would anpoint the committee of citizens. The distress was appalling and no time should be lost in alleviating it. A General Discussion. The resolutions gaye rise to quite a long that were the table scraps from the biz hotels and other like establishments saved ana kept clean and pure, as they should be, many of the hungry ones would be well fed. The matter of the appointment of a com- mittee of citizens as proposed by Mr. Wolf was next discussed, when Mr. John Joy Ed- son explained that he believed that the smaller the committee the more effective it | would prove. Mr. Emery thought so too, d referred to the winters of 1 ‘8, when great distress prevailed and when a small | committee went to the Commissioners and succeeded in securing employment for 1,000 | men in filling the old canal. Mr. Wolf explained that he did not wp- pose a small committee; he realized that they were very effective, as stated by Mr. dson, and would be satisfied to have that | distinguished gentleman appointed as chair- | man of a committee of one, for he had dem- onstrated his wonderful fitness for work in his splendid efforts at the time of the G. A. R. encampment. Judge C. C. Cole stated he believed in the appointment of such a committee as sug- discussion, during which it was suggested | gested by Mr. Wolf, but not @ substi- tute for the one urged by Mr. Emery. Con- gress was not a body of babies, boys, or of old women. Whatever else might be said of that body it did things on a business principle. If Congress made the appropria- tion it would do so because it saw that it was necessary. Mrs. Emily E. Briggs remarked that she thought both Mr. Wolf and Mr. Emery were right in the matter, and the Rev. Mr. Bailey of the Central Union Mission thought that there should be two committees of citizens, one to solicit funds and the other to dis- | tribute them. Finally the first resolution offered by Mr. Emery, urging the imme- diate appropriation of $533,000 for public works was adopted. The second resolution was voted down. Mr. Dunlop’s Practical Suggestion. Mr. George T. Dunlop stated that he un- derstood that the Commissioners had asked Congress to merely allow them to anticipate an appropriation to meet the existing state | of affairs. That was well and good, but he believed that the proposed assistance should begin at once, and that those present should put their hands in their pockets without a moment's delay and thereby help at once those who could not work. And Mr. Dunlop set an example by remarking that he would sive $100, Another long discussion followed Mr. Dun- lop's remarks, Mr. J. G. Ames favoring a committee of twenty-five and Mr. Edson ex- | Plaining that what was first needed was the | raising of funds to assist those who could not work. He believed that in thirty days the press could, by presenting the facts and urging the people to subscribe, raise a fund of at least 360,000. A great fund had been raised in that way for the Ford's Theater sufferers, and Congress had not done anything for them yet. Secretary King of the Builders’ Exchange stated that thousands of mechanics were out of employment, many walking the streets at night to keep warm, and sleeping during the day to still the pangs of hunger. Mr. George E. Emmons remarked that if any member of Congress should oppose the asked-for appropriation on the ground that the United States should not assist the poor of the District, he would suggest that Con- gress be asked to charge the whole amount to the District. A Relief Committee. Mr. Wolf finally moved that a central re- lief committee of fifteen representative per- sons, ladies and gentlemen, be appointed by the Commissioners to provide for the dis- tribution of the funds which may be raised for the relief of the poor of the city, and Mr. S. W, Curriden moved that an addi- tional committee of 100 be appointed to solicit funds. Another long discussion fol- lowed, during which Col. Wm. G. Moore, chief of police, feelingly told of the great suffering which came to the notice of his force every hour of the day, and the urgent necessity of immediate aid. Mr. Curriden’s amendment was lost and. Mr. Wolf's resolu- tion adopted. Then, after the following contributions had been announced, the | meeting adjourned George T. Dunlop. Judge C. C. Cole. Simon Wolf A. B. Duvall Commissioner George Truesdell. Prince N. Galitzin G. H. La Fetra. Oscar W. White George E. Emmons Davies Wilson . W. H. Manogu S. W. Curriden. lo Clarence Norment 50 Capt. Powell 10 M. I. Weller. 2 John Joy Ed: 50 Among those pi were the following: District’ Commissioners Ross and Powell, Judge C. C. Cole, B. H. Warner, John Joy Edson, Lawrence Gardner, A. 'B. Duvall, Dr. Chas. B. Purvis, Mrs. Briggs, Beriah Wilkins, Col. Wm. G. Moore, T. W. Noyes, ex-Commissioner Douglass, George Trues- dell, Dr. Wm, Tindall, Rev. Mr. Domer, Ed. J. Hannan, Geo. E. Emmons, W. H. Mano- gue, Rev. E. D. Bailey, Assessor Trimble, M. I. Weller, Rev. Mr. Woodruff, George T. Dunlop, 8S. W. Curriden, Clarence Norment, Prince N. Galitzin, Mr. and Mrs. G. H. La Fetra, Oscar W. White, Mrs. W. W. Herron, Dr. Frank T. Howe, ‘Simon Wolf, Davies Wilson and Chas. E.’ Miller. One Plan for Raising Money. To the Editor of The Evening Star: I take the liberty of suggesting, through your valuable paper, a plan for the relief | of the poor. Have envelopes distributed to every home in the city, labeled “For con- tributions for the poor,” and have author- ized collectors to call for them. I am sure @ few cents could be collected in every home and quite a sum realized. Such a plan might be suggested at the citizens’ meeting called for this week, or through The Evening Star. Cc Relief Without Publicity. To the Editor of The Evening Star: I have read with considerable interest the accounts, as published in The Star, of the efforts of the police and the Associated Charities to alleviate the sufferings of the poor in the District. It has occurred to me that a change in the manner of dis- pensing provisions, &c., might be made to advantage. Public attention has been called frequent- ly through the medium of The Star to the fact that owing to the impoverished tinancial condition of the country a class of men heretofore self-supporting will be obliged to apply to public charity for assistance for themselves and families. As I understaad it, upon application to the police or Asso- ciated Charities for assistance, the officer upon the beat on which the applicant lives is detailed to make inquiries, more or less public, tending to show whether or aot the applicant is worthy. Should his report be favorable, the appli- cant is provided with orders upon neigh- boring groceries for provisions, &c., which he may need. To a man who has been self-supporting and possessed of a proper amount of scif- respect it would seem that the necessity of applying for charitable assistance would in itself be sufficiently humiliating without the knowledge that his neighbors are to | be acquainted with his condition, or his being obliged to present an order from police headquarters at a shop in which he is known. Undoubtedly the agents of the Assoctat- ed Charities and the police are doing a noble work, but it would seem more truly kind if a plan could be devised whereby the deserving and self-respecting poor, driven to ask charity by unusual Pard- ships, could be assisted with less publicity and more in accordance with the spirit cf the Christian charity which conceals trom the left hand the actions of the right. WILBERT kK. M. ——_—- A Dangerous Railroad Crossing. fo the Editor of The Evening Star: I think it my duty to call your attention to a dangerous nuisance existing at the crossing of the Baltimore and Potomac railroad and Sheriff road at Deanwood, D. C., where my life, as well as that of others, is constantly endangered. At this point the railroad tracks are about ten feet above the Anacostia road. The Sheriff road, which starts from the railroad, is reached by two narrow carriage drives, about ten feet wide. if you once start up there is no possibility for your turning back, and unless you can get across the tracks to avoid the coming train there is no possibility of escape. Last night | got in this fix. The flagman leaves at 5:30 and there is then no warn- ing whatever. The railroad company has been notified time and time again, but they pay no attention whatever. They could tunnel at this point and prevent all danger at very little expense. oO. W. HL cess $1.25 Exe ma Between Washing- ton and Baltimore via Pennsylvania Rallroad. On December 23 the Pennsylvania rail- road will sell round-trip tickets between | Washington and Baltimore at rate of $1.25. | These tickets will be good for return until Monday, the 25th, inclusive.—Advt. —_ Holiday Goods. For Xmas gift goods attend the sales of seventy-five cases of china, glass, Jap goods, | etc., on second floor of Sloan's salesrooms, tomorrow, at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Goods will be sold in lots to suit. Seats provided.—Advt. ———>__ Tattersall Horses Tonight. The sale of fine coach horses, hunters, hackneys, high-stepping cobs, etc., will take Place at the Riding Academy, 22d and P Streets, tonight at ) o'clock. F street cars Pass the decor. Ladies particularly invited, | for whom seats will be provided in the gal. jery, This is without doubt the best col- lection of horses ever shown in this part of the country. ‘The sale is under the ‘supervi- sion of C. G. Sloan & Co., auctioneers. The | celebrated John Bratton, the best whip in | America, will be in attendance.—Advt. — Open evenings, tree to; Gould.—Advt. Attention of Christmas purchasers is | called to the sale of fine jewelry, diamonds to be sold tomorrow morning at 1i o'clock at room 7, May building, 7th and E Streets northwest. See advertisement, * ———— Evergreens at private sale for the benefit of a church, at Sloan's, 1407 G street.—Advt. Trade invited, , Bo: AMUSEMENTS. Albaugh’s.—Thomas W. Keene gave a most acceptable performance of “Richard III” at Albaugh’s Grand Opera House last night. His portrayal of the sinister and sardonic monarch has merited and received much at- tention, and the interest manifested in it last night was a distinct compliment to the star and his company. One of the most pleasing things about the performance was | the conscientious as well as elaborate man- ner in which the play was mounted. It was evident that great care had been taken to have the costuming correct as well as grate- ful to the eye, and the scenery in its rich- ness approached the spectacular. Thos. R. Eagleson as King Henry VI and Robert Haines as Catesby were praiseworthy; Miss Henrietta Vaders as Eliabeth was good and Miss Florence Rockwell acquitted herself with credit in the trying role of Lady Anne. Tonight, “Othello.” “The Bottom of the Sea.”—The attraction at Aibaugh’s, commencing with Christmas matinee, will be Wm. A. Brady’s spectacle, Fi: Bottom of the Sea.” The scenic grand- eur of this great production is unusually excellent, and introduces several weird and thrilling effects. Jules Verne’s story in the stage presentation tells of the seeking of a hidden treasure; journeys by ocean steamer and the perils of the sea follow in rapid suc- cession. Even the dangers of the bed of the ocean are pictured; the divers, searching for the ends of a parted cable, are attacked by the dread devil fish, and a fearful battle ensues, in which the man masters the oc- topus. A beautiful scene represents the lay- ing of the Atlantic cable. There are ten transformations of the ocean’s depths, with sea monsters realistically represented. The drama was seen at the Porte St. Martin, Paris, since which it has been successfully played in all the European capitals and the principal cities throughout the United States and Canada. “An American Hero.”’—One of the most in- teresting and exciting plays of the day is promised in “An American Hero,” which will be presented as the Christmas week a traction Harris’ Bijou Theater. In addi- tion to the thrilling episodes upon which it is found, “An American Hero” has a vein of patriotic interest which gives it a pecu- Mar importance and furnishes some subjects for dramatic consideration which have not hitherto been dwelt on. A strong company har been organized and the success which has attended the attraction is exceptional. Fine scenery is a 1 feature. the terrible untamable lion; Dixon, the fa- mous boxing kangaroo, and Matthews and Bulger’s company of artists will make up Manager Kernan’s extraordinary attraction for Xmas week. Wallace is said to be the most ferocious beast in captivity. During @ recent engagement in New York city he escaped from his keepers and was at large twenty-four hours, during which time he killed a valuable horse and placed the city in @ state of intense excitement. He was finally recaptured by Broncho Boccacio, the man of iron nerve, who enters his cage at each performance, adorned in full armor of steel, and illustrates his wonderful power over the be: Dixon, the boxing kanga- roo, will meet all comers. He is a brother | to Big Frank, who created a sensation at | the Lyceum a few weeks since. Matthews and Bulger’s company,including the Water- | bury Brothers, Prince Kokin, Dolen and Lenharr, Miss Lillie Larkell, the Allen Si: ters and Musical Dale. There will be mati- mees every day.« oe The Right Addreas. The Columbia Nose and Throat Instftute for the exclusive treatment of Catarzh is at 1344 G street, and not 1334, as erroneously announced. Reduced Rate: ie Hol The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com- pany announces that excursion tickets will be sold between all stations on its lines east of the Ohio river during the Christmas and New Year holtdays at reduced rates. The tickets will be sold for all trains December 22, 28, 24, 25, 29, 30, 31 and January 1, and will be valid for the return journey on all trains until January 3, inclusive.—Advt. y —_—— Christmas Holiday Rate On account of the Christmas holidays the Richmond and Danville railroad will sell tickets at four cents per mile one way for the round trip to points in Virginia and North Carolina, within 300 miles of Wash- ington. Tickets on sale December 22 to 25 inclusive, and December 30 to January 1 inclusive, valid for return until January 3. 1894.—Advt. Tree toys, toys, scrap pictures. Gould’s.— ————_—_— The Only Way TO CURE CATARRH in the head is to remove from the blood thé linpurities which cause and feed it. This can be done by taking Hood's Sarsa- parilla, the great blood purifier, which effectually expels all traces of poison and germs of disease and permanently cures Catarrh. THIS IS NOT THEORY, but simple fact, and the success of Hood's Sarsaparilla as'a remedy for Catarrh is testified to by many people whom it bas cured, not for a time only, but permanently. Hood’s Sarsaparilla Cures. HOOD'S PILLS cure liver ills, constipation, billousness, jaundice, sick headache, indigestion. IF YOU MISSED SEEING Tiffany’s Diamonds AT THE World’s Fair Look in our window, or come in- side and take a pee: Trains. can you equal these? Handsome Marquise Rings of 19 center of Diamonds, with ‘Tur- ise, al Ru- oo oers ids and = $25 find ince, 1arwe brillant mons ~ Jacobs Bros., DIAMOND IMPORTERS. 29 Pewwa. Ave 420 HE TTT ges ge gg Sssgegsggs sss Exclusive Fur Store. Special Sale This Week of FURS Suitable for Christmas Presents. NOTE SOME OF OUR PRICES, As: ALASKA SEALSKIN COATS. FU ‘ULL SLEEVES, WORTH OW), 165.00. ALASKA SEALSKIN COATS, BRELLA SKIRT, WORTH $300.00, $200.00. A large assortment of ‘itary, Circular and x Capes, Worth collars, Baby Coach Rugs, Carriage Robes, Fur Rugs and ail kinds of Fur Trimmings. 30 Per Cent Below Retail Prices. We guarantee Style, Quality, Fit and Finish “of our Garaenten 7” Muffs and Ch SOLD THIS WEEK AT Half Price. Old Furs remodeled at small cost. We keep open evenings until Christmas. Hudson Bay Fur Co., 1t® 515 11th st. n.w., near F st. bbossabasbssassessasbesenb00b05 ildren’s Sets | WRITE US AT ONCE IF YOU WISH TO KNOW WHAT CUTICURA HAS DONE FOR US IN SPEEDILY CURING TORTURING, DISFIGURING. HUMILIATING HUMORS AFTER ALL ELSE FAILED. CUTICURA HAS WORKED WONDZBS IN OUR CASES, AND HAS PROVED ITSELF ENTITLED TO ALL PRAISE. Mrs, Mary Dischinger’s baby, 780 Mulberry st., Baltimore, Ma. Samuel J. Keeler, 2232 Fairmount ave., Balti- more, Md. Mrs. G. C. Sherick’s baby, 624 Conway st., Bal- timore, Md. Mrs. F. Stocker, Allentown, Pa, Mrs. Rosa Kelly, Rockwell City, Iowa. C. 4. Armstrong’s son, Swift Island, N. C. Mrs. B. Birkner's baby, Lockhart, Texas. it re CITY ITEMS. ee He Does It Every Day! ‘Who? THE ACCOMMODATOR! Who's he? JOHN RUDDEN. “Time” Payments and “Bottom” Prices He inaugurated! He still maintains them! And to accommodate his patrons He will keep open till 9 o'clock Every night this week! These will be specials: Parlor and Fancy Lamps, Combination Desks, Satin Wood Secretaries, Brass and Onyx Tables. They are just the things For Christmas Presents If you fail to Embrace this opportunity—for they must go, You will regret it ‘When you discover ‘That such goods cannot be duplicated Anywhere else At the prices asked. 513 Seventh street northwest. eee BL Christmas Groceries. Johnston's. See Page 5. Peart ena BYE; If you are thinking of giving a dinner party the handsomely appointed parlors and dining rooms of Mr. F, Freund, the caterer, 815 10th st., are at your Suppers, &c., also furn: at vate resi- det:ces, as well as Confections, Water — ad. it re One! yee eee T it . Tea Co., ve eee! Cor. 7th and E sts. n. w. ire stock of upright pianos, $10 per Entire month. Hugo Worch & Co., 925 7th. 420-St ee For the Xmas Festivities. 12 lbs. French Candy (fresh). 8 lbs. Fresh Md. Nuts, all new. 9 Ibs. Fresh Md. Nuts... 2 Lay Raisins, 25c.; 3 Port, Sherry, Muscatel, Angelica, Plum Pudding, Mince Meat, Oranges. WILSON, 934 7th st. n.w. it P. R. Johnston's, 729 7th st. Christmas Goods. See ad. Page 5. it 6 ee Cutlery in Cases, Shaving and Toilet Out- fits, Manicure Sets, &c. Walford’s, Pa.avi* —_—_-—___ Ho for Gp oo Come one, come all, to purchase your Xmas supplies of me. Prime New Raisins, Citron, Currants, Dates, Figs and strictly New Nuts, Fresh Candies, very cheap. Atmore’s and Aunt Abby’s Mince Meat, together with the Finest Coffees and Teas in the city. Leave your order now. Open evenings until 10 o'clock. METZGER’S WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GROCERY, 417 7th new. ite feorattlabie. 3-2 dest Pure Old Rye W ‘y (4 yrs old),75¢ at Cahfornia Brandy, very fine, $1 quart. Rock and Rye, S0c. bot. and T5e. bot. Pure Old Port Wine, large bot., 50c. Cal. and Va. Claret, 25c, bot. METZGER'S WHOLESALE AND RETAIL GRCCERY, 417 7th n.w, it* See Johnston's Christmas ad., Page 5. 1t cabal ine reli $3 for half cord choice Pine Wood, sawed in blocks, or sawed and split for kindling, delivered in any part the city. W. E. Larnshaw, 912 Virginia ave. s. e@ del4-6t* —__—+ Royal Headache Powders, 10c. Free Trial Samples at all Druggists. oc %-m,w,.f&stt Tree Toys! Toys! Scrap Pictures. Gould's. ais-5t* ——___¢—____, 8. Heller, 720 7th st. n.w., is maki Specialty in Ladies’ and Children’s Hair Cut: tes — Shampooing; Pandruft. s A Suggestion. Lenisive Opera Olas. a SAteresvee Claflin Optical Co., Masonic Temple, F St. alo Holiday. Gifts. Great Bargains. irs. M. J. Hunt, 1309 F St. N. W., OFFENS, APANESE, GOObg os OF AT ACTUAL COST During this week. Life's Comfort depends on a visit to Prof. Georges & Son's, 1115 Pénn. ave. n.w., and get acquainted with his methods tc prevent and cure the most painful bunions, corns, ingrowing and club bails without pain. ais BURCHELL’S SPRING LEAF TEA at Gc. 4 pound in packages, Proper for Christmas gifts, 1325 F st. DR. HEPBURN 18 THE ONLY PHYSICIAN IN THE CITY Practicing Dermat exclusively. Eczema, ais ter, Acne, Pimples, Blackheads, Freckies, Qoce and ess of the TUT TOTTI ee! ve been full of Best Holiday Present. Elegant Sewing [lachines, $13.50. Beautiful Antique Oak ' ‘Woodwork. TOT TT TS The offers of free Christmas presents of valueless nick-nacks and gew-gaws— Dut it hus seemingly remained for us to offer you of gur line. No less the old reliable comfortable everyday wear. F. H. WILSON, (Successor to Wilson & Carr), 929 FSt. TUT 000 WT Pianos. Best Makes-- , Monthly Payments. ys a OTHING, perhaps, would bring so**** much joy to the entire housebold**** varlet; 5 Years’ Guarantee. Auerbach’s Domestic Rooms, 7th and H. TT TET =You = = Want 23 Money =} 5 At Christmas worse than at ‘any other oo om time. You can't make merry with an so 4 empty purse. But—husband—your wife 4 eeeecall. ore | 00 vee than any- ovo The Piano Exchange, |= Siow u os on me nen 913 Pennsylvania Avenue. | 2 your nasmand would appreciate « nome 22 ae Soo comfort shore everything. That don't oo The Want Of See “ 3 nfidence = Equitable i Cont half the pain of dental work. eoCredit 4 fires conan. the coma ans seo Wil prove Mt—eod wait your conve. ‘Sm the best. First,it is harmless,because it coo ne © ty Be Be cet Gyett ow vega Ses siiapaiees Simin ooo oon we require won't bankrupt anybody—and on po lle ad wert caging agama oe Ee ee) ee ey on a the 000 o Ste wakes |S = maw nee et me experts. Extracting without pain, 60 on hf CENTS. 000 SRS So, SNS-CUES on —_—_—_—_—_— oo DRAPERIES and STOVES. on 000 000, Dental EVANS Partors ao 1217 Pa, Ave N. W. The Pain of Tooth=-Pulling Conquered. «House & Herrmann,::: 2°917, 919, 921 Ax 923% 4 Tra Sx. Soo 33 ne 636 Mass Ave 358288 | AT THE MONUMENTAL Christmas Handkerchiefs. Xmas Gifts ‘To all who may see fit td embrace the opportunity English Gloria Umbrellas. 95c. UP. Elegant Silk Umbrellas. $1.68 vp Trimmed Hats. $1.50 w ‘The largest and finest assortment Untrimmed Hats. VICTOR E. ADLE Tex Pex Cexr Crommxe Hovsr, 927 Axv 929 7mm Sx. N. Wy CORNER MASSACHUSETTS AVE FTRICTLY ONE PRICK Staats Dolls. ‘TO CLOSE OUT AT ONE-HALF FORMER PRICES. Also HOSIERY, MERINO UNDER’ FEATHER BOAS, PAR COTS SPANISH SILK SCARFS and 8, FANCY GOODS. VEILING from. UP. an m 8 F st. N. W. beseees FINE FURS. MAGNIFICENT US XMAS GIFTS. Fashionable Capes, Elegant Sealskin Garments, Butterfly Collarettes, Muffs and many choice|—————— The whole stock of Shoes contained Rovelties. 25 ap eee as ae Pomme” Bare For Neck Boas dressy and made with of promt, as we intend “retii -looking eyes. come udeune ¥ Fora Reiuced, prices! are Brook Miu, $2.40; oe Baltic Seal, $1.40; Black Marten, $1.50; Bay and Russian Sables at moderate prices. |————_ be closed out at greatly reduced prices: Children's Exquisite Fur Sets from $2.25 to 0.|}—————— Boys’ Patent Leather Oxfords, for Desirable Sle! and Ca Robes from ———— ancing, to close, $1.25 and $1.75 pair. Gentlemen's ufiiers “and Gloves. Ladies’ Fine Hand-sewed Bluchers to Caps from $2.50 to $20. Coachmen’s Goods, Foot- ar. warmers, &c. Furs altered and ‘at. the | ————— be macrificed at §3 per pair. lowest rates. ——— _ Lots and lots of other bargains too L. KRAUSS, pumerous to mention—we'll surprise MANUFACTURER, — you with ‘em When you come. Lrop 32] WEST BALTIMORE ST., BALTIMORE, MD. in before the sizes are broken. = W.N. Dalton & Co., 519 uth St., “er R. M. DOBBINS AND M. STRICKLAND. 415 «| The World’s Best Selling Out Below Cost To Retire From Business. Just see these sacrifice prices: | Superb Upright Pianos that were $300, going for f 1 Elegant Square Pia 1 Good Square Piano, ‘only Genaine Stewart Banjos. Regular price $i2.._.$8 1 Renowned “Bay State” Mandolin. Regular price $20...... $12 | Famous “Bay State’ Gut 3 a | Rare old Violins, selected with great care by famers of both bemise | @ well-known local expert, in elegant thelr best to us— AU = Srertanhinerhanden $5 to $33 let's, Pinaud, Ale Stylish Picno Stools, cheap at $3.50, for. Atkinson, Kicks Leather Music Rolls, were $1, going for. ekety of at Standard 50c. Song and Piano Folios, only. bottles, exquisitely boxed tor Standard Copyright Music, HALF PRICE. 5 Plate Glass Show Cases. . -$10 to $75 1 nearly new SAFE, $75. 1 Paneled Counter, $15. giving. Rachet Pcvders, in packages and im bulk. Store for rent, per month. ............... egnamestal China, Metal and Celie- ae » HOMSON & Co., ceunnite ‘Tortotse ‘Shell Dressing J __$21 11th st. NATURAL PRESEKVES.—BATORY'S NATURAL Gift Rottles of Cut Glass and Decor ated China, fed with Violet and other doce are the best, the" mest <ttraly mesa? | —— eet, Waters + the a , feof chemical ay W. S. Thompson’s Pharmacy, 703 isth St.