Evening Star Newspaper, December 21, 1893, Page 8

8 a THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1893-TWELVE PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. THE WEATHER. Forecast Till § p.m. Friday. For the District of Columbia and Maryland, ‘gir, warmer Friday morning; southerly winds. For Virginia, tair; warmer Friday morning and afternoon; var.atle winds. Condition of the Water. Temperature and condition of water at 8 &.m.: Great Falis, temperature, 33; condition, 21; receiving reservoir, temperature, 38; condi- tion at north connection, 36; condition at south ‘onnection, 11; distributing reservoir, tempera- 4re, 37; condition at influent gate bouse, 36; eftiuent gate house, 36. ‘Tides ‘Tomorrow. High tide. Low tide. 645am. 7:i1 p.m. | 1:04am. 1:12 p.m —s—— fwom Sporting Life, Philadelphia, Dec. 2, 18%. CYCLING. VICTORS, $125. FIRST BREAK IN THE HIGH- — PRICE BRIGADE. fHE OVERMAN WHEEL COMPANY ABANDONS OLD PRICES AND AN- NOUNCESS ITS '# PRICES—THE HAND- WRITING ON THE WALL FOR THE TRADE. SPRINGFIELD, Nov. 22.—After all the @ebate which has gone on regarding the price of "Jt mode! wheels, the first of the Jeaders in the trade to boldly announce prices for the ensuing year is the Overman Wheel Company, which now makes public ‘the fact that Victors for "v4 will be listed at $125 instead of $150. This price applies only after January 1, 1804. The action of the Chicopee Falls people will force the other leaders in the trade to show their hands and announce their plans and prices for the ensuing year, as the Overman Wneel Company has done. This will be an ad- Vantage to every one connected with sport. The uncertainty heretofore existing as to what prices were to be demanded next year yy the great makers has had a particularly eful effect upon a trade which is at esent moré in need of stimulation than it of any retarding treatment at the of those who control it. With all the talk regarding next season's prices which has gone on for the past three months, the buy- er has declined to even consider the pur- chase of his next season’s mount until he knew something definite regarding the price thereof, while the dealer, himself in the dark regarding the same, has also refused to lay any plans for the future until he was in possession of something more substantial than rumors. We believe the Overman ‘Wheel Company by announcing the price of Yts "va patterns has conferred a distinct favor upon the whole of cyciing from a standpoint of sport as well as trade. With Victors in the market at $125 it will be a bold maker who will announce a higher fig- uré without a great deal of thought upon the subject. The Overman Company has thrown a bomb shell into the fort of high ices which will cause an awful scattering " cover on the part of the small fry who have heretofore been waiting to see what the big guns intended doing. It looks as though the Victor next year again intended to “make the pace” as its makers nave al- ways claimed it to have done in the past. hie tan ata Handsome Holiday Mufflers in Silk. and Cashmere. Henry Franc & Son, cor. 7 and D. we eee Idi Hempler, Optician, removed to 6th and ave. NO STALE CAKES FOR XMAS. Will bake on Friday for Xmas a superior assortment of Delicate Pound, Silver, Orange, Chocolate, Coacoanut and Angel Cake es. Pure, Fresh Candies, 5 Ibs. for $1.U0. Choice, 3 Ibs. for $1.00. Best, tc. Ib; 2 Ibs. for $1.u0. Choice Ice Cream and Ices. T. JARVIS, 426 yth st. — Saxony Wool Knit Jackets. Our $1.48 Jacket will give $2 worth of wear and warmth—a sensible present. Henry Franc & Son, cor. 7 and D. tame Reisin; is still at it, 235 G st. n. w., and sakes the best Pound and Fruit Cakes, lies, ice Cream, all of the best quality, the holidays. Try our Springerlers. reasonable for pure goods. na Boodle wade Grand Display of Pictures for the Holi- days; Framed Pictures at 50 cents, 75 cents, and upwards, and all marked at popular patcen the Jowest of the low, 916 7th st.n.w. = nantes A DAINTY GIFT And one that is always appreciated is Huy- ler’s Bon Bons and Chocolates in a fancy box—a beautiful collection on exhibition at their store, corner 12th and F street. ace ohn Handsome Holiday Neckwear, 50c. Each Beart in a pretty box, Henry Franc & Son, cor. 7 and D. sabe = The Menier Pavilion at the World's Fair was thronged with visitors charmed with the delicious and healthful beverage, Choco- Jat-Menier. Try it at Geo. E. Kennedy & Sons, 1200 F st. and 1116 Conn. ave., daily, this week. po ME rates Fine selection Candies and Nuts at v. H. WALKER’S, 916-50 La. ave. ———_+ Practical, Useful and Substantial, HOLIDAY PRESENTS. Carving Sets, Penknives, Table Cutlery, Ra- Gors, Tool Chests, Skates, Sleighs, Scissors, @aving Ranks, Dog Collars, &c., &c. The BEST goods at the LOWEST prices. CHAS. T. CARTER & CO., 3 doors from 6th 606 PA. AVELN. W. — Estimates given on papering houses as low as the lowest. 916 7th st. n.w. 2 100 Boxes Extra Florida Oranges at 20c. floz. W. H. WALKER, 946-50 La. ave. cee Senn Tree Toys! Toys! Scrap Pictures. Gould’s. sh eae at asthdate Holiday Goods at Jchnson, Garner & Co.'s. tugs of all kinds. Handkerchiefs, Gloves, litts. Ladies’ and Gents’ Furnishings. Towels, Table Linens, Napkins, Dress &c. JOHNSON, GARNER & CO., 636 Pa. ave. n.w. FES ESS Ocha W. H. WALK ‘S$ Christmas Turkeys. Orders left now for Turkeys will receive my personal attention. They will be se- lected from the choicest stock and delivered early Saturday. Lowest market price guar- anteed. W. H. WALKER, La. ave. CITY AND DISTRICT. ——_— AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Albaugh’s Grand Opera House.—Mr. Thomas W. Keene in “Hamlet.” 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- Santley Novelty and Burlesque company.” Masonic Temple, 9th and F sts. n.w.— Grand musical entertainment, under the auspices of the First Spiritual Society of Washington, D. C. McLean building, cor. Vt. . and H st. .w.—Luncheon and tea given by the board of lady managers of the Garfield Memorial Hospital. Carroll Institute—Free exhibition of stereopticon views by Rev. T. B. Hughes. Willard Hall.—Prof. Carpenter’s lectures on hypnotism and mesmerism. Lincoln Relics, 516 10th st. n.w. — Open @ally except Scnday, 9 to 12 a.m. and 1 to 4@p.m. Monday and Friday, 8 to 10 p.m. — EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. James T. Powers in Mount Vernon.—Macalester leaves um. Tally-ho coach ine from 511 13th at 0 a.m. and 2 p.m. for Arlington, John bridge and all points of interest. at 1 street Cabin Wonders for children! vt. toys. Gould’s.— esl Xmas Remnant Sale at Muddim: Mr. Muddiman announces that the re sale will lar Friday remnant usual tomorrow. The enumerating i . be filled with bargains. Red tickets will be placed in the chimneys of a large line of lamps, which means 2) per cent off their prices tomorrow. One lot of $7.50 lamps will be $5.50. Attend sure. G14 12th street.—Advt. 2 ae Christmas Holiday Rates. On accourt of the Christmas holidays the Richmond d Danville railroad will sell tickets a? four cents per mile one way for the round trip to points in Virginia and North Carolina, with: » miles of Wash- ington. Tickets on sale December 22 to 2 inclusive, and December 30 to January inclusive id for return until January 1894.—Advt. 1 a os eS $1.25 Excursions Between Washing- ton and Baltimore via Pennsylvania Railroad. On December 2% ‘he Pennsylvania rail- Foad will sell round-trip tickets between Washington and Baltimore at rate of $1.25. These tickets will be good for return until day, the 23th, inclusive.—Advt. a Open evenings, tree toys. Gould. —advt. THE DISTRICT POOR Were Remembered at the Marine| Band Concert Last Night. - /CONVENTION HALL WAS CROWDED And an Excellent Program Was Greatly Enjoyed. —-- + EXPECT TO REALIZE $4,000. Never have the citizens of Washington responded so generously to any entertain- ment in behalf of charity as was the case at the concert by the Marine Band at Con- vention Hall for the benefit of the poor of the District. It was not the popularity of the Marine Band that drew the crowd, although every Washingtonian has a pride in this excellent organization, but it was the fact that people felt and realized that on account of the general hard times and early commeacement of cold weather there is more suffering and distress among the poor of this city than ever before. It was a knowledge of this fact that induced Col. Heywocd, the commander of the Marine corps, to ask the assistance of the news- Papers, after the members of the band had tendered their services in making the ar- rangen-ents for the concert and thus insur- ing its financial success. It was a belief on the part of the newspaper men, who were selected to act as a committee on management, that by properly directed ef- fort a handsome sum could be realized, that induced them to call upon the District Commissioners and ask thcse gentlemen to allow the police and firemen to sell the tickets. Commissioners and Citizens Interest- ed. The Commissioners heartily indorsed the movement, readily gave the desired per- mission, and how well both policemen and firemen did their work was manifest in the immerse crowd that scught admission at Convention Hail last night. In making their arrangements the committee met with hearty encouragement from every class of citizens. Mr. Stilson Hutchins, in behalf of the Northern Liberty Market Company generousiy donated the hall. Mr. Rufus Darby gave all the printing of post- ers and tickets, both admission and re- served. Mr. L. Moxley saw that the post- ers were properly put up so that they would attract the public notice. Messrs, Roginski & Lewis painted two signs to at- tract attention to the fact that reserved seats were on sale at Ellis & Co.’s music store. Mr. Hugo Werch furnished the Sohmer grand piano that was used. Mr. M. J. Coolahan provided the carriages for’ the ladies who participated in the program. Mr. Julius Lansburgh loaned the chairs for the use of the band, which were carried to the hall by Wright’s express, and M. G. Copeland & Co. provided what decoration the stage needed. Prizes Offered. Besides those gentlemen who generously acceded to every request that the committee made of them five prizes were given to in- cite the policemen and firemen to more than ordinary individual effort in dispos- ing of the tickets. Thees prizes were as follows: A silver watch by Galt Bros., a silver watch by Mr. J. Karr, a gentleman's gold locket, with a diamond, by Harris & Co., a handsome silver ice pitcher by Sal- vatore Desio and a handsome silver dinner caster, with cut glass ornaments, by Harris & Shafer. That the hope of winning one of these prizes was an incentive to the men ot both the police and tire force is evident from the efforts made. The returns are not in yet and Major Moore says it can not yet be determined which precinct did the best work, but it is believed that the honor lies between the first and third. As to in- dividuai effort that is still a matter of con- jecture, for the men have kept their own counsel, but some of them are thought to have personally disposed of many hundred tickets. The officer who secured the check for $100 from the minister of the Argentine Republic will undoubtedly stand a good show for a prize. The Waiting Crowd. Long before the doors were opened there was a crowd of several hundred people at 5th and L streets waiting for admission to Convention Hall. It was known that only a thousand seats were reserved and every- body wanted to be early and get a good position. When the doors were finally thrown open there was a good deal of hustling and jostling, but Lieut. Teeple and @ good force of officers soon brought mat- ters into an orderly shay keepers at the main entrance and one to the gallery and they had their time fully occupied in taking the tickets that were thrust into their hands. Less experienced men would have been rattled, but these gentlemen kept cool and admonish: — that they would all get there rete ime. The High School Cadets acted as ushers and were remarkably efficient, They had a dificult task, for after the hall began to fil up there were many who wanted to go beyond the reserved line. The cadets were courteous but firm, however, and man- aged to keep the reserved portion intact until it was certain that no more of the seats would be called for by coupons and then by direction of the committee some of the crowd that was standing were per- mitted to take the vacant chairs. It was a good-natured crowd and although at times. there was a Jam there were no hard feel- ings and no uncomfortable incidents, The Immense Audience. The audience comprised every class of citizens, although the popular element pre- dominated. In the reserved seats were Commissioner and Mrs. Ross, a large num- ber of the officers of the United States ma- rine corps and their families, and many people well known in official and social circles. There were also many musical | people present, interested in the work that the band would do, and all these expressed satisfaction with the efforts of bbtn band and the others who took part in the pro- gram. But of the 7,000 persons who were in the hall the great majority were unable | to appreciate the severe classical numbers, | jand to them the more popular selections | furnished the greater amount of enjoy- ment, The Work of the Band. The program was published in full in The Star yesterday. Yhe band numbers were | largely selected to show the improvement | that has been made in the higher order of | musical interpretation, and in that respect they fultiiled their office, The Beethoven | Symphony, the “Peer Gynt” suite, the in- termezzo trom “I Pagliacci and the beau- tiful baliet music from “Hamiet” were ail {given with an arustic finish tnat was re- uarkable In @ mulilary bang, and in tus re-| Spect the Alarine and does not suiter in| comparison even Wita Mr, Sousa’s iarger | orgauizauon. 4nere was a delicacy of poras.ng, particuiariy in the sympuony, the second mouvement of the “Meer Gynt’ ana in the intermezzo that was very gratifying | to musicians, and evidenced we oigh pabiucy of Prot. Panciulli, the conauctor. | suc it Was lil ihe encores and in the new Marine Band March and “A Night in Bone- mia” that the band moved the popular heart. “Yne Grand Army Patrol was par- ticularly effective and was loudly appiauued. ‘the Marine Sand March and “A aught in) Bohemia” are new compositions by Prot. ! Fanciulii, and were beara last night for the | first time. They were both weil received, and after the former Prof. Fanciulli was presented with a massive laurel wreath. | There was a quartet of French horns that was well executed, and the flute solo by Mr. Jaeger and the cornet solo by Mr. , Haina were very happily received. | The Vocal Numbers, ‘There were but two vocal numbers upon | |the program, although the encores in- creased them to five. The first was Gillett’s “Loin du Bale," arranged for the Philhar- | monic Quartet and Mrs. H. H. Mills by | Mz. Arthur Percy Harris, who played the accompaniment. In this the quartet fully | Sustained its high reputation and completely captured the audience. An encore was de- manded, and an arrangement of the “Old |Oakea Bucket" by Mr. Harris was given. !Phere was still a demand for more, and |“Tne Old Folks at Home” was sung with excellent effect. The other number was a duet from Verdi's “I Mansidieri” by Miss | Mary Helen Howe and Signor Mariano Maina, which was excellently given, their | | Voices harmonizing well and both singing | with remarkable spirit and effect. Miss Howe Is still a student, but she displayed a| | executes trusts and rents | large stock of shoes. soprano voice of pure tone, good range and power and quite flexible, which she handled in a manner that indicated intelligent study. Sig. Maina is well known as a baritone of more than ordinary power and artistic ; method. As an encore the last phrase of the duet was repeated. Mr. Harry W. How- ard was an efficient accompanist. Expect to Realize $4,000. Altogether the concert was the biggest ; and most successful affair of the kind ever} given in the District. The committee are/ confident that they will be able to turn; over to the District Commissioners at least | $4,000, to be added to the police fund for) distribution to the poor. ee A GUIDE TO SHOPPERS. What ts Suitable for Christmas Pres- ents and Where to Go to Get Them. It is puzzing to most people to decide what to get for Christmas. It is all very} weil when only one or perhaps two presents | are to be purchased, but when the numbe> runs up Gien (ie average man or woman is in despair. Just at this point The Evening Star comes and gives lots of ifformation to those who have shopping to do. Former chapters have been published, but the fol- lowing will also be found to be of value as a shopping guide: Every department of Clarke’s,Nos, 734 and 736 7th street, has bargains. The manage- ment say so and ought to know. They say this with consciousness that square dealing with the public brings the best rewa! They have thousands of useful presents cut rates. They announce that their Christ- mas opening presents to consumers the greatest opportunity of the season. Most of the things that ladies love, cloaks, gloves, handkerchiefs and wrappers, are displayed in the richest profusion. Chenille covers, feather boas and aprons are also set forth in force. Go and see, The Overman Wheel Company announces | that it has broken the standard price on bicycles for the coming year, and will after January 1 sell Victor cycles for $125 instead of $150. This is said to be the first break in the solid phalanx of standard prices here- tofore maintained, and 1s reported to have caused general satisfaction among dealers and users of cycles. The reduced price will apply to the wheels of the model of 18v4. it is a handsome establishment, that of Mr. Freund, the caterer, at 815 lth street, and the-e is every facility for entertaining banqueters, wedaing parties,.etc., in the best possible style. Mr. Freund will also supply families with ices, creams and con- fecuons. A first-class dyeing and cleaning éstab- lishment is a boon to those who desire to practice economy, and the well-known es- tablishment of Anton and Caroline Lerch, S26 12th and 1206-1208 1 street, is Just such an establishment, M-. G. W. Lucas, 918 9th street, claims that he has the only plaiting establishment in Washington, and judging by his exten- sive patronage and excellent work the clam is undoubtedly weil founded. Every branch of the work is done by Mr. Lucas. The redyeing and altering of sealskin gar- ments is made a specialty by Miss E. Cun- ningham, 1408 Sth street northwestand she, in fact, repairs furs of all kinds, Her work is done well and thoroughly, and at very reasonable prices. No fuei is cheap unless it is of the best grades and kept under cover, whether it be wood or coal. This idea is that of Messrs. G. W. Mer-ili & Co., 1023 L street north- west. Telephone No. 46, They seli at the lowest of hgures. Whisky, good whisky, of course, will play quite an important part in every nousehold during the nolidays, being a com- ponent part of pretty neariy ail of the good things which will abound. ‘herefore it is most important tor every one to know just where to obtain the best. The prominent jiquor house of H. A. Seiigson, 1200-vz Penn- syivania avenue, provides a limitiess stock of the finest whisky at $1 a full quart, and furnishes to its patrons the best of ail otner wines and liquors at the most reasonable of prices, Those desiring to purchase or even rent a piano desire, of course, a piano which will bea: the tests of time, use, tone, touch and artistic finish. Such a piano is the cele- brated Hallett & Davis’ piano. Call at 811 Yth street northwest and examine it. Every one is interested in the stock of Messrs. J. T. Walker Sons, 204 10th street, who deal in building papers, moth-proof goods, fizebrick clay and tile asbestos, flue lining, pulp slate and similar articles, whetner the time be the holiday season or not, Why not bargains in groceries and Uquors? N. A. Poole, the grocer, $44 Lou- isiana avenue, says that there is no more reason for a regular scale of prices for gro- ceries and liquors than for drugs, dry goods, ete. He is able to give favorable prices to his customers for the reason that he buys the best groceries in large quantities for cash, and then sells for cash. In this way he is able to quote prices which the house- keeper appreciates, and so, in fact, does every ore who keeps posted in current market rates. Orders by mail receive atten- tion, and goods are delivered to all parts of the city. The stock is so full and complete that every household need can be supplied. A six per cent interest guarantees a cer- tain income and nights free from worry about investments. This is especially the case when you have real estate first mort- gage notes which are guaranteed by such a company as the American Security and ‘Trust Company, C. J. Bell, president, 1405 G street. You can get a Giscount of twenty-five per cent on a large list of standard books at Chapman’s,915 Pennsylvania avenue. These books are bound in half calf, with gilt tops, and the reduction is an important on There is also a choice collection of Epi: copal and Catholic prayer books. so Coal promptly delivered and at reasonable | prices is the offer of Arthur B. Smith, main yard, 4th and I streets northeast, branches, 701 12th street and Massachusetts avenue and F street northeast. He thinks that coal is going to be higher pretty soon, and that every one had better lay in a supply before the raise. Modern methods applied to the old-fash- foned savings vank is the style of doing business by the Union Savings Bank, 500 7th street northwest. Four per cent is pald on ordinary savings accounts, and besides regular banking accounts are received, so the president of the bank, Mr. F. H. Smith, states. Light is what the citizens are constantly asking for, and a lamp to light a room is consequently an acceptable present. Mud- diman's, No. 614 12th street, is the place to get a lamp of any variety, and if you can- not suit yourself, the clerks in the store will gladly render assistance in that direc- tion. An article from a furnishing store is an acceptable present, and the wife who gives her husband a new silk hat, or the mother her son a dress shi-t, will add much enjoy- ment to the holiday for their loved ones. R. C. Lewis & Son, No. 1421 New York avenue, carry a large assortment of such goods, and the prices are marked in plain figures. What boy {s there who would not appre- ciate some fancy pigeons? What gifl would not Hike to have a sweet singing bird? Schmid’s pet animal store is well stocked with animals and birds, and the display is an attractive one. Besides birds and pigeons there are rabbits, guinea pigs,white | mice, ‘squirrels, ringdoves, goats, fawns, maltese and Anyora cats. Who will endeavo: to live through the winter and suffer from the cold when | George Spransy is selling single or double- breasted Italian o> wool-lined overcoats | for 315? Mr. Spransy’s is an old-establish- | ed place at 434 7th street, and his past suc- | cess in the clothing trade is an evidence of his fair dealing and -eliability. { Have you any funds left after your! Christmas trading? If you have the vauits | of the Washington Loan and Trust Compa- | ny will hold it, and the company will pay interest on the deposit. The company also | acts as executor, trustee and administrator, ~e deposit boxes. W. H. Hoeke, the furniture man who holds forth at the corner of Pennsyiv: nia | avenue and Sth street, promises to give his | patrons much for little. He maintains that furniture, carpets and draperies by reason | of their beauty, usefulness and durability | constitute appropriate holiday gifts, and! urges the public to take advantage of the gifts which he is offering in the way of dis- count. F. H. Wilson, successor to Wilson and] —— Carr, 929 F street northwest, is magnetiz- ing the public by presenting to each pur- chaser of a $3.50 pair of shoes an order for one full-size cabinet photograph. This or- de> will be transferable to any member of your family, and it is said will be executed in first-class style. He also pledges himself to match any shade of dress goods with fancy gift slippers, and to give comfort to any shape or condition of foot from his Ogram’s drug store, 1211 Pennsylvania avenue, has on exhibition a vast stock of high grade extracts and perfumeries, which the management believe would have cap- tured all the world’s fair prizes had they | been in competition. It is thought in many quarters that a bottle of perfumery is one of the most delightful presents bestowable on your gi: McAllister and Company, 1311 F street, think that the old folks should be remem- bered at this season of blessedness,and that @ pair of eyeglasses or spectacles which will not hurt the eyes is one of the best and brightest gifts givable. They claim that their facilities for testing the eyes are the best. H. Friedlander and Brother, corner of 9th and E streets. say that they are conducting the greatest slaughter sale of clothing ever inaugurated byany legitimate clothing house in America. They disclaim conducting any- thing like a fake sale, and pledge them- selves to dress their customers in high- grade custom-made goods. They have about all that could be suggested in the overcoat line in beaver, kerseys, meltons, chinchillas and cassimeres, ulsters and dress coats. The other departments are stocked as would be expected of a firm of the standing and experience of the Friedlanders. W. A. Pierce and Company, corner 8th street and Pennsylvania avenue, think that furs make the most seasonable presents and know that they have the largest stock of the best furs. They have as their watch- word, “Quality first and profit second,” and in order to hustle off these goods, they have put the rates 25 to 33 per cent lower than the current price of similar furs. Then they are also making a specialty of fancy goods, fancy fans and bottles, and all the creations that belong in this line of trade. They are also strong on aprons and handkerchiefs. Upper 7th street has made a marked ad- vance in the number and character of its commercial institutions the past few years, and the establishment of R. Nathanson, | 818 7th street, stands out conspicuously as one of the foremost. Quick sales and small Profits to this firm is not a theory, but a condition, and at no time of the year is this fact more patent than at Christmas. Mr. Sol. Behrend is manager of the establish- ment, and the success attained reflects great credit upon his foresight and business sagacity. This firm was first to introduce aluminum novelties for gifts two years ago, and this season a much lazger line has been secured, embracing thousands of little use- ful and ornamental articles for sensible aheetnpi fans ipa at exceptionally low prices. nta Claus should not fail to put R. Na- thanson's establishment, 818 7th street, on his list of stores to be visited this Christ- mas. Ever since Mr. James F. Oyster succeeded the old firm, in 1886, his progress has been onward and upward. Thé original firm was established sixty-three years ago, and num- bered President Jackson among its large list of official patrons. Mr. Jas. F. Oyster has prosecuted the business with increasing vigor upon the same liberal pxinciples which characterized the old firm, making many improvements and adding many new fea- tures which have placed his establishment in the front rank of Washington's most ex- tensive mercantile houses. He makes a specialty of Sharpless “Cow” and ‘Four- leaf Clover” brands of butter, which enjoy a national reputation for purity and sweet- ness of. flavor. In addition to the main wholesale and retail depot, corner 9th and Pennsylvania avenue, Mr. Jas. F. Oyster has a large square siand in both Center and K street markets, Kate Field, in a recent article, strongly urges American women to use American manufactured goods only, and there are retail merchants who now make a feature of American goods. The To-Kalon Wine Company of this city offers a notable ex- ample of this patriotic spirit, sounding as their slogan “American wines for Ameri- cans.” They claim them to be not only equal, but in many instances superior, to the imported brands, and far less expensive. The To-Kalon Wine Company have an office at 614 14th street for the display and sampling of wines and receiving orders,and besides have an immense storage vault sit- uated at 27th and K streets northwest, where the storing and handling of wines, regulating of temperature, etc., have been reduced to a fine art. The growth of the business here is largely due to the energy of Messrs. Johnson and McQuade, the man- agers of the Washington branch of the com- pany. a Order of Red Men. At a meeting of Usage Tribe, No. 6, of the improved Order of Red Men, held dt Red Men’s Hall Monday night, the following of- ficers were elected for the ensuing six months: Sachem, W. J. Bourman; senior Sagamore, T. J. Slater; junior sagamore, J. 48. bheppherd; prophet, John ‘Tr. Sheid; chief of records, James K. Dement; keeper of wampum, John T. Springman. At the same meeting three were initiated and three more elected. There was also one application. —_——. __ Geological Society Meeting. The tenth meeting of the Geological So- ¢lety of this city was held at the rooms of the Cosmos Club last evening. ‘bne program included a discussion of the relation of forest distribution to geological formation by Mr. R. ‘I. Hill, a short article on “‘Intra-formational Conglomerates” by Prof. C. D, Walcott, remarks on the “Use Origin and Composition of the Onyx Mar- bles” by Prof. G. P. Merrill and a paper by Mr. J. 8. Diller, assisted by Mr. T. W. Stan- ton, on “Ihe Geological Formation of the iH -oraaeee Series in the Sacramento Val- —____ To-Kalon Rrandy For mince pies, plum pudding and sauces, 7 cents a_ bottle; delivered. ‘To-Kalon Wine Co., 614 14th ° goods at Sloan's, 1407 G street, tonight at 7:30, ee eis Those looking for Christmas presents should attend the United States marshal’s sale of the stock of W. H. Houghton Mann- facturing Company, at 1218 and 1220 F street, to be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. Use- ful presents. See advertisement. _ Assignees’ sale of horses, furniture, vans, &c,, tomorrow, in rear of No. 1218 and No. 1220 F street northwest, at 1 o'clock p.m. See advertisement. sortie Dr. Stafford will preach in St. Augus- tine’s Church at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Decem- ber 22, . Not a Local Disease. Because Catarrh affects your head it is not there- fore # local disease. If it did not exist in your blood it could not manifest itself in your nose. It is a constitutional disease, and to cure it, there- fore, requires a constitutional remedy and # thorough blood purifier like Hood's Sarsapartila, which expels all trace of the impurity in which the disease originates, and thus perfectly and permanently cures Catarrh. Remember Hood 'Scarms CULES parilla ._billousness. HOOD'S PILLS cure LUXURIANT HAIR Is produced by the CUTICURA REMEDIES when all others fail. They cleanse the scalp of irritat- ing, scaly, crusted and blotchy humors, stimulate the hair follicles and destroy microscopic insects which feed on the hair, and hence succeed when the best physicians and all otber remedies fail. Sold throighout the world. IF YOU MISSED SEFING ‘Tiffany’s Diamonds AT THE 'World’s Fair Look in our window, or com side and take a pees at Our m cent stock of Diamonis— in Washington. **Xunas” Bargains, Where camyou equal these? Handsome Marq) Diamon is, with Handsome Solitaire Dia- mond Rings, large rill! stone Beecham’s Pills CURE “ SICK HEADACHE, DISORDERED LIVER, &c. They act like magic on the Vital Organs. Rerulating the Secretions, restoring long-lost Complexion, bring- ing back the Keen Edge of Appetite and with the ROSEBUD OF HEALTH the whole physi- ca) energy of the human frame. These Facts are ad- mitted by thodSands, in all classes of society. Largest Sale in the World. Covered with a Tasteless and Soluble Coating. Of all druceists. Price, 25 cents a Box. NewYork Depot, 365 Canal st. 9 eee CITY ITEMS. Do You Know Himt The one man who sells Furniture, Carpets, | &c.; China, Glass, Tin, &c., for cash only; | of course that means lowest prices. See— | All-hair Mattress, $6.50; Extra Large Reed Rocker, sold by credit stores, $5.00—$2.98; | Extra Large Rug Parlor Suite, overstuffed, | silk plush back, sold by credit stores, $125, | sold at Grasty’s, $75; quite a difference, ain’t it? Everything: same way. Remem- ber name and place. M. C. GRASTY, ¥ Furniture, China, &c. Two stores. Cheap for cash. ow and 1512 7th st., bet. P and Q n.w. -2t Saxony Wool Kait Jackets. Our $1.48 Jacket will give $2 worth of | wear and warmth—a sensible present. a21-3t Henry Franc & Son, cor. 7 and D. wihbeinco tes Cutlery in Cases, Shaving and Toilet Out- fits, Manicure Sets, &c. Walford’s, Pa.av.1* patna tee aie For Throat Diseases and Coughs use Brown's Bronchial Troches. Like all really good things, they are imitated. The gen- | uine are sold only in boxes. teas Christmas S$: Great variety, orders now. nw. Handsome Holiday Neckwear, 50c. Each Scarf in a pretty box. d21-8t Henry Franc &,Son, cor, 7 and D. Phillip» Digestible Cocoa, Nutritious as rich chocolate; easily digested; delicious flavor. 7 ci nagerenllatedie Entire stock of upright pianos, $10 per month. Hugo Worch & Co., 925 7th. d20-3t feeds ead na ag Solid Silver Spoons, Bracelets, Thimbles and Plated Ware. Walford’s, #77 Pa. ave.1* 2 Pure Old Rye Whisky (4 yrs old),75c qt. California Brandy, very fine, $1 quart. Rock and Rye, 50c. bot. and 7c. bot. Pure Old Port Wine, large bot., 50c, Cal. and | Va. Claret, 25c. bot. METZGER'S Whole- sale and Retail Grocery, 417 7th n.w. 1t* —_—_-———_ Handsome Holiday Mufflers In Silk and Cashmere. d21-3t Henry Franc & Son, cor. 7 and D. ————— Tree Toys! Toys! Scrap Pictures. Gould's. d1s-5t* Seer eT 8. Heller, 720 7th st. n.wW., is making a ®pecialty in Ladies’ and "s it ting and Shampooing; also cyres enor seb-tf Our Leather Gifts. Which Shall It Be? Whisk Brooms and Cases, 25 to S0e. Military Brush Set Cases, $1.75 to $4. Blacking Sets and Cases, T5c. to $2. Tollet Cases, 50c. to $8. Shaving Cases, $1.30 to $1 Collar and Cuff Boxes, 250. to $5. 3 Ladies’ and Men's Traveling Sateb- els, furnished and unfuruished, §1 to $25. Legging, $2 to $5. Ladies’ Bags, $1 to $5. Men's Silk Hat Boxes, $3.50 to $10. Dress Suit Cases, $5 to $18. Children’s Toy Trunks, $1.50 t Kneessi, “Trunks and Leather Goods.” TT TOM (Successor to Wilton & Carr), 929 FSt. The Pain of Tooth=-Pulling Conquered. LOTTO TT TT TLEDEUTEEL TELL T LEELA EI $3838588382828 = = zi — : E E : OTT oe Sina tas et : ; We apply : : @ “Crown” sud “Bridge” work Tez aT ieancaee of Gentistry in Renowned. Popular Priced Foot-Wear, C— = o— Early eel — Callers be a Have Best Selection. ILBRUN&Co, 402 7th St. Sign: 5 i G N 0 L D w fc) M A N I N s H 1) E ; The “Old Woman : In Shoe.” Plen’s Slippers Play an important part among Christ- mas presents. Our stock of them is large and varied enough to satisfy allideas. Slippers OS8c. And up as high as $3-Alligator,Suede, Hand-embroidered Russian Calf and every other kind you may fancy. See us for Slippers. EDMONSTON sew 1334 F Sr N. W. stone a2 OPES EVENINGS TILL 8 O'CLOCK.” Jacobs Bros., DIAMOND IMPORTERS. 229 Pexwa. Ave. 420 NATURAL PRESERVES.—BATORY’S TURAL preserves, jellies, mincemeat and "cranberry sauce are t +» the most carefully made, free of chem’ superior to home-made or any English imported, Vrices moderate. We have succeeded the t three ye introduce them to the tables of our’ foremost families. Call, examine the quality. 1. DRY & CO. 122 ‘South Howard st., Baltimore. Md. n2i. BIGH-CLASS LAUNDRY WORK. UACE CURTAINS LAUSDERED WITH SUPERIOR FINISH AND LOOK UAL TO NEW, ee2T-tt Just The Thing, A Carpet Sweeper. Be i “Arlington” Cas Songer Hh ssteniia oat ae adjusting itself to any nap of carpet. Got- ten up in holiday style in Pink, Nile Green and Baby Blue—enameled instead of painted, #0 it can be washed. } Tstill a few handsome inexpensive | pieces of the Art Bric-a-brac at half origi- CF What about a Pasteur Water Filter? nal price. Wilmarth & Edmonston, Xmas Gifts AT THE MONUMENTAL Christmas Handkerchiefs, 800 acme reser, Goats 208 ca ee of every yg and Fs GMB ec cccccccccccncnscevese: sees 11,000 Pieces Holiday Ribbons. dren's qual- ~ 30. UP iy aad weet prices: “Alailt’ No, San Se % ve. No. 13 at metic b Holiday Umbrellas. English Gloria Umbrellas. oe .. 950. UP. Trimmed Hats. Untrimmed Hats. _— quality Fur Felt Hats 1 0c. ur TO CLOSE OUT AT ONE-HALF FORMER PRICES. Also HOSIERY, pmnano UNE YERWBRA\ FEATHER BOA‘! . CO! ‘SPANISH SILK SCARFS and ‘8, FANCY GOODS, VEILING tromOC. UP. 99 F st. N. Ww. $13.50. Beautiful Antique Oak _ Woodwork. 5 Years’ Guarantee. aT Auerbach’s Domestic Rooms, 7th and H. oe = jssYOu me |= Want ‘3 ; = Money a | 000 At Christmas worse thas at any other ooo |Ss mmm ts deur ete hen wan on SS = would rather bave a home belp than any- = | Sob thine else te the gift lise. And—wite— coo 00 00 your husband would appreciate a home ooo 000 4 requie cash. Our = =Equitable s3 seCredit ss System, ss coo Will provide it—~and wait your conve 00 mience to pay for it, The small deposit im coo we require wou't taskrupt anyboty—and So oo the balance you can cut up tate weekly sno coo or monthly payments as email as you soo ‘coo please. coo Bverything tn PURNITURE—CARPETS oo —DRAPERIES and STOVES. House & Herrmann, =: 917, 919, 921 Ax» 923 Ton Sz. 636 Miss Ave 600 200 coo 000 838388 Mant FOOL PASSES FOR A WISE MAN ONLY BECAUSE HE don"t want any such to visit our establish ment. We want wise men and women who are glib of tongue—to come—and exaimipe our immense stock of For Men, Youths, Boys and Children. ‘We want them to know that we’ UP, POLISH Xmas Gifts To all who may see fit to embrace the opportunity thus afforded them. STORM 00a‘ greater. VICTOR E. ADLE Tex Pex Cexr Crormme Hovse, 927 Ax» 929 Trm Sx. N. W. CORNER MASSACHUSETTS AVE — ONE PRICE — this store 1 hs 2 band “wasSa MAGNIFICENT XMAS GIFTS. Fashionable Capes, Elegant Sealskin Garments, Butterfly Collarettes, Muffs and many choice Rovelties. ral-looking eyes. Furs. Reduced prices Baltic Seal, $1.90; Hudson Bay and Children’s Exquisite Pur Sets trom $225. to Desirable Sleigh and Ca’ Gentlemen's Cay ps eel lowest rates. L. KRAUSS, MANUFACTURER, 727 WEST BALTIMORE ST., BALTIMORE, MD. 616-13" . - OXGKOXSNSXS XX SXSXSO TP Open evenings. a wa ; Xmas Slippers ¥ 3 Our Christmas “‘Novelties’’ in | Ladies’, Misses’, Children’s and Men's Slippers have been attacked by the gift-seekers with great vigor. They are irresistible. The Ladies’ Slippers come in all colors. | eee attention is called to the “Alfred Dolge” It Slippers for Misses, EekanStmey for Ladi,” Mimay the finest Felt Slippers in the world iv. Why Not Shoes —for Xmas gifts—what could be | jnore serviceable? Thiee styles tn i Ladies’ Dongola Button Shoes, com- Xi mon sense or opera, plain toe and Sth $8 thoes, only.” SZIO Hoover & Snyder, “NO BRANCH STORY,” 1217 Pa. Ave. xX Oo facies 00 Crocxzny, &c. 1205 Pa. Ave avo SPE MEME O&XSX8X3X2 X 8X exsKoXs _——— _ The whole stock must | : Holiday Gifts. Great Bargains. irs. M. J. Hunt, 1309 F St. N. W., aio During this week. Life’s Comfort depends on a visit to Prof. Georges & Son's, 1115 Penn. ave. n.w., and get acquainted with Bis methods to prevent and cure the mest painful busions, corms, ingrowiag and club ‘mails without pala as