Evening Star Newspaper, December 28, 1893, Page 8

LOCAL MENTION. THE WEATHER. Forecast Till 8 p.m. Friday. For the District of Columbia, Maryland.and Virginia, showers today and tonight, fair Friday, warmer Friday morning, much colder Saturday morning, southwesterly winds. Condition of the Water. Temperature and condition of water at 8 a.m.: Great Falls, temperature, 36; condition, 84; receiving reservoir, temperature, 40: condi- tion at north connection, 30; condition at south connection, 16; distribt High tide. 0:23 am. 12:55 p.m Low tide | 791 am. 7:34 p.m eA TE Dr. Douglas’ Liver and Kidney Tea, 10c. TWENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL. 1894. JUDD & DETWEILER have their 26th Annual Calendar with Fire Alarm Stations mow ready. Their friends are invited to ome and take one. decadent Novelties in full Dress Fixings for Men. Henry Franc & Son, cor. 7th and D. dz7-4t Estimates given on papering houses as few as the lowest. 916 7th st. n.w. CITY AND DISTRICT AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Albaugh’s Grand Opera House.—“The Bottom of the Sea.” New National Theater—“A Nutmeg Match.” Academy of Music.—Charles Frohman’s Comedians in “Mrs. Grundy, Jr.” Harris’ Bijou Theater.—“An American Hero.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Matthews ard Bulger’s company. ae Gonzaga College, 47 I st. n.w. e To- mantic ‘drama, “Sty Geraldine,” by the dra- matic club of the Young Men's Catholic Club of College. Convention Hall, 5th and L sts. n.w.— “The Messiah” by the Choral Society. ra Haines’ Hall, Anacostia.—Illustrated ture on “The World's Fair’ by Theophilus Bray. Willard Hall.—Prof. Carpenter's lectures on hypnotism and mesmerism. daily except Sunday, am. 4@p.m. Monday and Friday, 8 to 10 p.m. —— EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Mount Vernon.—Macalester leaves at 10 am Tally-ho coach line from S11 13th street at 10 am. and 2 p.m. for Arlington, Cabin John bridge and all points of interest. Ser FLORIDA’S CONVICTS. Renting Them Out to the Highest Bidder for Work. Mr. 8S. J. Nelson, fruit drummer, was wandering around the National last night and the reporter assaulted him with: “Where are you from and how are things there?” Well, I’m just in from Florida to- night. During the winter season, that land or oranges and ‘gators is pretty well peo- pled with drummers representing fruit and ‘vegetable merchants in all the cities of the country. During the holidays there is a Tull in this sort of business, and commercial tourists strike out for home to eat turkey and see the babies. The fruit crop in Flor- ida is a large one and the prices rule low. It Is expected that after the Ist of Febru- ary there will be an awakening in fruit prices and the market will get stiff. It is calculated that the output of oranges will De about 6,000,000 boxes. The livest ques- tion down there is the question of convict labor. About eight years ago the con- named Dutton. =e him $5,000 to ki em - eal hoe the pow of their labor. This was 80 profitable that it was concluded to rent the convicts to the highest bidder, and this system has prevailed ever since. Opposi- tion to It is becoming stronger each year. ‘The only thing said in favor of the system is that it produces a revenue to the state. The men who are employed in the saw mill business seem to be fairly well cared for, but the men who labor in the phosphate mines are wretchedly housed and fed. Then the argument, that convict labor tends to demoralize free labor, is having its effect, and the steady influx of people who are opposed to it from principle seem to make it certain that the system will have to go.” —_———.—_ Officers Elected. ‘The Washington Ticket Brokers’ Associa- tion have elected officers for the ensuing year as follows: W. W. Marmaduke, chair- man; M. M. Beerman, secretary, and J. Spleidt, treasurer. At the last regular session of Monarch Castle, No. 2, Knights of the Golden Eagle, the following officers were elected: P. C., Alfred Worch; N. C., Charles N. Buckland; V. C., Arthur T. Canissius; V. H., Nicholas Caffrey; M. of R., F. C. Hartmann (sixth term); C. of E., Charles H. Bauman (sixth term); K. of E., E. L. Tolson (sixth term); 8. of H., I. G. Bair; trustee, A. T. Canis- situs; representative to Grand Castle, E. L. Tolson. Hope Council, No. 11, Sons of Jonadab, has elected the following officers for the en- suing term: Worthy chief, Dr. Wm. H. ‘Wunder; vice chief, John D. Dally; patri- arch, John Doyle; treasurer, J. E. Hibbs; recording secretary, Jas. A. Dee; financial secretary, Nye; Caho; assistant guide, Wm. A. Caho; in- side watch, Joseph Daly; outside watch, H. L. Hurley; past chief, Chas. A. Sohns; dele- gate to beneficial branch, Thos. Maloney; trustees, N. Plass, J. C. Daley, M. Ma- ee es The Board of Trade. A special meeting of the board of trade ever, of an important nature, and the meet- ing adjourned after a brief session. Various topics were discussed, Mr. F. L. Moore and John H. Magruder being the chief speak- ers. It was decided by the meeting to hold the annual election of officers at the rooms of the board at 8 o’clock January 10. At meeting considerable other business of important nature will also be transact- cluding the reports of various com- and the like. @ little further discussion on sev- matters of minor ge me ce, the meet- adjourned. Among t present were: H. Warner, the president; S. W. Wood- R. W. Tyler, John H. Magruder, F. Moore, George Truesdell, John B. Wight George Gibson. John B. Wight was secretary of the board. ——__ A Club’s Entertainment. A musical and literary entertainment was given Tuesday evening at the residence of Mr. A. D. Smith, 1820 Sth street, by the Goiden Pleasure Club. Dancing brought @ pleasant evening to a close. —__. Good Samaritans Act. ‘The Good Samaritans of the Mt. Aarat Lodge, No. 5, distributed to the poor on the 27th instant good and substantial food at their temple, on Ist street southwest be- tween D and E. —_—__. Reduced Rates to Rich Inauguration of Gov. O’Ferrall via Pennsylvania Railroad. The Pennsylvania railroad will sell round trip tickets to Richmond and return for in- auguration of Governor O’Ferrall from De- cember 30 to January 1 inclusive, good to Fe‘urn January 3, 1804, at rate of $3.50 from Washington and $3.35 from Alexandria.— Advt. é i eat F 3 d, Va., for —_—— Reduced Rates for the Holidays. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com- oped announces that excursion tickets will sold between all stations on its lines east of the Ohio river, also to all points on the Norfolk and Western railroad system, dur- ing the Christmas and New Year holidays at reduced rates. The tickets will be sold for all trains December 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, id for the return journey on all trains until January 8, inclusive.—Advt. —— Trustees’ sale of that large apartment Rouse 1433 L street northwest will take Place tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock; a splendid location, well built and large house, ted convenient to government depart- ments and business center. See advertise- ment. . The ny ee, Washington Loan and Trust Compa- as executor, trustee, assignee, &c., Days interest on deposits of money, rents @afe Gepost? boxes.—Advt. THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 18983-TWELVE PAGES. The NO NEED TO STARVE. Easy to Get Meals at the Central Union Mission. WHERE ONE CAN DINE FOR A NICKEL And Pay His Score if He Has No Money by Sawing Wood. THE QUESTION OF FUEL. The practical charity of the Central Union Mission commenced on a smail scaie has been extended in all directions, until now the mission is doing a great amount of good, in feeding and clothing the poor and hungry, as well as lcoking after the spiritual welfare of those who are lodged and fed. Since the building on Louisiana avenue has been occupied and the mission has had plenty of room for all branches of the work, many improvements and alter- ations have been made,and now the indus- trial branch, which embraces the several charities,includes a wood yard,reading room, lodging room and extensive dining rooms, where the poor are to be fed at little cost. A good square meal for 15 cents is what is furnished in the dining room, while with a single nickel one may get bread and soup enough to sustain the body for a long while. Any man who is able to work and who is willing to perform a small amount of labor neéd not go hungry, so long as the mission dining room is open. Neither is it neces- sary for him to sleep in a police station, stable or dry goods box, or roam the streets all night in the cold, so long as the lodg- ing room doors are open and the applicant for a night's lodging gives evidence of his willingness to perform a small amount of labor in the wood yard. All this work is in charge of the indus- trial committee of the mission, composed of G. W. Havell, chairman; Rev. E. D. Bailey, Rev. Alexander Mackay Smith, N. W. L. Bruen A. Robbins, and Peter Hep- bi The reading room is in charge of Mr. C. J. Clark, while the dining, room, kitchen and wood yard are looked after by Mr. P. W. Pratt, whose wife does the buying and handling of the cash dn the dining room. Rules for Lodgers. There are rules governing these branches of the mission work, ‘and they are exhibited on the walls in the reading room. They are as follows: “Lodgers in the institution will be re- quired to give cheerful obedience to all its rules. “No profane or boisterous language, quarreling, gambling, drinking or smokirg will be permitted. “Every lodger, unless physically disquall- fied, will be required to saw one-sixteenth of a cord of wood for lodging, and one- sixteenth of a cord for each meal, or he shall perform an equivalent amount of work as the superintendent may direct. “Lodgers must be quiet, orderly, respect- ful to each other, and ag cleanly as pos- sible. “If application be made after work time the person, if given lodging, shall be re- quired to perform the specified amount of work before leaving the premises the next morning. — A Corner of the Dinning Room. “No one shall be lodged in advance of work, except those applying after work time on Saturday, in which case lodging may be given for Saturday and Sunday nights in advance. “The reading room will be kept open for the accommodation of lodgers when not at work, and no loitering about the doors or the front of the building will be permit- ted.” The Dining Room. ‘The dining room is the chief feature of this branch of the work, and in it Mrs. Pratt expects to feed thousands of persons during the severe weather between now and next spring. Two large rooms on the C street side of the building are utilized for this purpose, and while they are not yet in proper shape, many hungry ones are being fed in them every day. Tickets for these meals and lunches are being sold, and the purchasers are largely charitable persons who intend to do charity in the distribution of them. ‘rhe tickets are sold at 5 cents each and are good for a 5-cent meal. A 10-cent meal is given for two of the tickets, and a 15-cent or a full meal is furnished for three of them. On the back of the tickets is printed an explanation of what is furnished, as fol- lows: Working for a Meal. “The Central Union Mission proposes to furnish a full meal consisting of soup, meat, vegetables, bread and butter, tea or cof and dessert for 15 cents. “For 10 cents it proposes to furnish full meal as above, except dessert. “For 5 cents it proposes to furnish a bowl of soup, or coffee, and bread and butter. “The mission expects to make no profit, but if there should be a profit, the public are assured that it will be devoted to charitable purposes.” How It is Managed. Mrs. Pratt was seated at her desk in the uabination dining room and kitchen when a tar reporter called. She explained how she did the buying and looked after the | cooking, and said that no one who sat at the table would have any excuse for going away hungry. Three meals are served daily. In the morning breakfast is served from 7 until 10 o'clock, dinner from 12 tu 2 and sup- per from 5 to 7 p. m. While these are the hours designated, meals will really be served any time during the day. ‘The bill of fare varies, different meats and vegetables being served. With the 5-cent meal a quart bow! of soup is furnished and the boarder is given as much bread as he can eat. The coffee is served in similar bowls, and this, too, to- gether with the bread and butter, is served for one ticket. When both dining rooms are furnished, Mr. Pratt says he will be able to feed 1,500 persons during the course of @ day should the occasion require it. Several hundred tickets have already been soli and many of them may, perhaps, be handled by other charitable organizations, as it is claimed that this is the cheapest Way to feed the poor. The Reading Room. The reading room is in the basement, fac- ing on Lou.siana avenue, and in this is a well-selected supply of newspapers and mag- aziues, and mgst of the men who call spend some time in reading them. The floor of this room is concrete, and there is not a single sign of dampness about the place. In connection with this room there is a toilet room, where the poor ones can find blacking brushes and blacking, as well as a bath. A large stove heats the room, and @ number of benches are scattered about for use of those who call and accept the mission’s hospitality. At night this is con- verted into a lodging room, the men having comfortable spring cots on which to sleep. The Kitchen Corner. On the walls of the room are scriptural quotations and invitations to the men to look after their spiritual welfare, and, while there is no rule requiring them to attend the services held each day and night, the room is closed during the services, and in that way many of them have impressed up- on them the necessity for looking after the religious side of life. Fuel for the Needy. Then, the wood yard and coal depart- ments are calculated to do much good, for, not only are many idle men given work, but fuel is supplied to poor families in small quantities at cord and ton rates, thus giving the poor a chance to save many dol- lars during the course of the winter. “Cheap Fuel Wagon” is the sign that will soon appear on the mission vehicle which appears on the street. This is the only wagon that is in use at present, and it is being kept busy just now. As already stated, the men who are given meals or ings are required to saw or split one- sixteenth of a cord of wood, and this wood 1s delivered to all parts of the city in small orders, and, already stated, at prices which will give the purchasers an oppor- tunity to save money. ‘The Men Who Apply. ‘When a Star reporter called at the mis- sion a number of men were in the reading room and wood yard. Some of them were fairly well dressed and bore evidences of being men who had been in better circum- stances. They were not tramps by, any means, but, as ‘Mr. Pratt explained, they were some of the unemployed looking for work, “and,” he said, “most of the men who come belong to this class. They are, as a rule, willing to work, and many of them show evidences of religious training. Every man who comes is given a word or two about the necessity for attention to re- ligious matters, and I know that many of their lives have been changed.” The tickets for the meals are to be ob- tained of Chairman Havell or other mem- bers of the committee or at the mission any time during the day. > HIGH SCHOOL REUNIONS. Four High School classes held their an- nual reunions last evening. Two of them, "89 and ‘90, met together in the parlors of the National Hotel. The earlier graduates were the guests of the later class. Mr. Tenny Ross, president of the class of '90, delivered a welcoming address, and Mr. A. T. Ryan read a witty paper on the history of the ciass. Miss Flora Ulke gave the rec- ord of the feminine portion of the class and Miss Bertha Bennett read the class poem. After a delightful banquet the members danced in the great dining hall until the old year was « day older. ‘There were about thirty couples on the floor of the National Rifles’ Armory to cele- brate the reunion of the class of ‘92. Re- freshments were served and the annual business of the class was transacted in short order. The affair was in charge of the following graduates: L. H. Reichelder- fer, chairman of the reception committee; J. B. Allen, J. A. Clark, C. G. Mortimer, C. Jaquette, Mi Macaulay, Miss Happer, Miss Oliver, Miss Lambourne, Mr. C. E. Yount, chairman of the floor committee; C. Cc. Clark, L. P. Darrell, T. L. Jett, H. M. Locke, L. Bogan, Miss English, Miss Bb. Thompson, Miss Barnes, Miss Simonds and Miss Johnson. The annual lunch of the girls of the Wash- ington High School of '87 was given Wed- nesday, December 27, at the rooms of the Down Town Club. Miss Juliet Graham was toastmistress and Miss Shipman, Miss Shields, Mrs. Stabler, Miss Merritt and oth- led to the toasts. Miss elected president for ‘94 and Miss Carol McNeely and Miss Lou- ise Saxton were re-elected secretary and treasurer, respectively. emg a THE CROWD DISGUSTED. Yesterday's Indictments Shocked the Winter Racers at Ivy City. “Dat settles it, see!” remarked one of the advocates of winter racing at the Ivy City track yesterday afternoon, when it became known that District Attorney Birney had secured the indictment of Bookmaker Mar- vin and his three assistants, as reported in yesterday's Star, and, with the possible exception of Philanthropist Engeman arid his immediate associates in the manage- ment of the Ivy City Club, no one really doubted the correctness of the assertion. There may have been a more gloomy set of race track regulars than those who at- tended the Ivy City races yesterday, but it is a matter not in the memory of men. While they and the management professed to feel confident that Judge Miller would promptly decide in their favor at the hear- ing of the case yesterday afternoon, never- theless it was very apparent that they were not by any means as contident as they desired to be believed. News from the city of the hearing was most anxiously awaited, and for a moment or two the gloom was dispelled and cheers and yells of joy and exultation broke the funereal quiet when, shortly after 3 o'clock, word was received from the city that the case had been thrown out of court by Judge Miller, But the cheers and yells had not entirely died away when the sickening news came that the case had been noli pressed by the district attorney for th reason that he had meantime secured the | indictment of the four men. At first the report was discredited, but when it was confirmed a few minutes later, it was a question whether the rage or despair of the small crowd in attendance was the greater. The management declared that, notwithstanding the action of Mr. Birney, the meeting would be continued, and the entries for today’s races were given out. But after a consultation with their counsel in town, the managers of the meeting an- nounced that racing would be discontinued urtil further notice. Six races were run yesterday, but little, if any, real interest was taken in them. Inspector Hollinberger and his men were at the track to prevent a resumption of betting, should it be attempted; but, while no open betting was attempted, there was, nevertheless, not a little done on the quiet, through the medium of nods and winks. It was done very quietly, however, for In- spector Hollinberger was aware that it was being done, and had instructed his men to promptly arrest every one caught at it. The winning horses were: Sam Bryant, Fiction, Addie, Ely, Lester and Blue Blood. To Report for Duty. Commander Henry Whiting and wife, formerly, Miss Ah Fong of Honolulu, who have been spending a few days in Kansas City, as the guests of Bishop . K. Atwell, are now on their way to this city. The leave of absence granted Commander Whit- ing has nearly expired and he will report to pas Secretary of the Navy January 1 for uty. AMUSEMENTS. Remenyi's Concert—There was a fair- sized audience at Metzerott Hall last night to lsten to the excellent violin playing of Edouard Remenyi. Years ago a complete and critical analysis of this artist’s work was given in The Star, and it only need be said now that he has maintained his stand- ard of excellence. His technique is almost faultless and he has the faculty of draw- ing the most sympathetic tones from his instrument. He himself feels the music that he plays and he makes his audience feel it, too. Whether the theme be light and gay or severely classic; whether it be embroidered with runs and cadenzas to show a brilliancy of execution or to demand the broad, full movement that stirs the strongest feeling, Remenyi is always sat- isfying in his work, and the applause he received last night was genuine and hearty. He was assisted by Miss Minnie Methat, a Soprano of good ability, and Signor de Riva Berin, a pianist who created a very favor- able impression, The Choral Society.—“The Messiah” con- cert this evening at Convention Hall prom- ises to be the most largely attended high- class concert ever given in Washington. The very general interest aroused is gratifying to those who have so long looked forward to the establishment of oratorio on a permanent basis in Washington. The President and Mrs. Cleveland are unable to attend, but Mrs. Cleveland has expressed her great interest in the work of the so- ciety and her desire to attend. Mrs. Ste- venson and most of the cabinet ladies have secured seats, and other leading society la- dies will be in attendance. The prices announced make the occasion one that every one who cares to can attend. The general admission is fixed at 25 cents, with the gallery and a limited number of seats on the main floor set apart for the holders of such tickets. Reserved seats are to be had at 50 and 75 cents and $1, at Met- | zerott’s, until 6, or at the box office at the | hall after 7. Most of the more desirable seats are already taken. The public schools will be well represented, and several firms and business houses, including Stormont & Jackson and Milo B. Stevens & C have presented their employes with ticket: The overture begins promptly at 8, in or- der that the program may be concluded by 10. Copies of the full score of the oratorio Il be on sale at a moderate price. The ushering will be in charge of members of the High School Cadet Corps. Mme. Marie Tavary’s Concert._Mme. Ma- rie Tavary has retired from grand opera for the present and taken out the Marie Tavary Grand Operatic Concert Company. She will appear at Metzerott Music Hall on Monday evening next, January 1, in grand concert and act II of “Martha,” in costume. The artists are Mme. Tavary, Mme. Helen von Doenhoff, prima donna contralto; Senor Mi- chelena, tenor; Sig. Delasco, basso. The ac- mpanist is Herr Gould, until now first as- sistant director of the Seidi Orchestra, New York. A splendid program of concert num- bers is arranged, in which each of the art- ists will appear. The “Martha” act will be given in full and in correct costume. The affair can hardly fail to enlist the support of the entire musical community, as it promises to be one of quality and rare at- traction. Seats are now on sale at Metze- rott’s music store. Anton Schott’s Song Recital.—The most interesting event in musical matters next week will be the song recital or “Lieder Coneert,” given by the famous German tenors, Anton and Albert Schott. The latter canceled his engagements at Berlin and Dresden, in order to accompany his cousin “Wuex Muuoxs Arrmu Tuat Beecham’s be Pills (Tasteless) © Guinea Box. Are the great remedy for Bilious and Nervous Disor Gers, it becomes almost a duty to givethem « trial.’ oy 2% cents a box. Se CITY ITEMS. Dr. C. D. Smythe. ‘Vital Magnetic Nerve Specialist. This treatment has effected remarkable cures. Female Diseases a specialty. The doctor's numerous restored patients are his best rec- ommendation. Consultation free. Terms moderate. Ortfice: 720 11th st.n.w. d28-th,s,m a Housekeepers! —Housckeepers!! All kinds of Groceries, Wines, Whiskies and Brandies at greatly reduced prices. Cail now and get bargains. Metzger’s Whole- sale and Retail Grocery, 417 7th st. n.w.it® ee The Special Sale of Groceries, Wines and Liquors at Metzger’s Wholesale and Retail Grocery, 417 7th st. n. w., is attracting wide- spread attention; do not miss it Friday and Saturday. it’ Va eS “ ‘Brown's Bronchial Troches’ are excel- lent for the relief of Hoarseness or Sore Throat. They are exceedingly effective.”— Christian World, London, Eng. Be i en Dog Collars engraved, Razors sharpened, free. Rodger’s Cutlery. Walford’s,Pc.av.n.w. eAccse + Mabe vc Phillips’ Digestible Cocoa retains the nutritious cocoa butter. 3 8. Helt 720 7th eller, st. 2.W., is maki: a Ladies’ ra gecialty in and Children’s Hair Cut- — = ; also cures Pandruff. [PS in town are here. We have S. S. SHEDD & BRO., 432 Ninth St. N. W. RichCutGlass. We table use. Inspect them! Elegant Cut Glass Punch Bowls. nch Bowls, $3.75 up to this country. They.will appear in New York, Buffalo, Cincinnati, St. Louis and, in fact, all large cities of the United States. The program for the Washington date is an excellent one, having been very carefully selected. It embraces selections from four of Wagner's greatest operas, also from We- ber, Beethoven, Schubert, Schumann and Mendelssohn. Tickets are now on sale at Metzerott's, 1110 F street, at popular prices, and it is safe to say that the Schotts will have a packed house. —— A Charming Winter Trip. Even such @ winter climate as is enjoyed here bears hardly on the delicate or those who are run down. So physicians advise a trip to a milder country, and it is found that a visit to Jamaica affords an agreeable means of escape from a northern winter. The Atlas line of steamers makes regular trips to the West Indies and the Spanish main, and the list of tours prepared by this company, whose advertisement will be found in another column, affords delight- ful opportunities to take one of the most charming winter trips possible. A month is ample time for one of these tours, and the cost is not great. —_—>—__ Chevy Chase Hunt. About twenty riders yesterday partici- pated in the Chevy Chase hunt. The club- house was the starting and finishing point. The anise seed scent led over four miles of the stiffest country the horses had yet gone in formal chase. Fences, ditches and obstructions came before them at every turn. The higher they arose, though, the more the hunters seemed to like it. Not a fence was missed or hesitated at. There were two or three falls. One rider in mak- ing a jump was thrown, and being unable to extricate his foot from the stirrup, was dragged a considerable distance by his horse. A few facial bruises were the re- sult. At the windup four horses came in| | bunched. Then there was a pony race be- tween Black Baby, Bullet and Trumpet. Bullet, the club pony, won. > Naval Orders, Rear Admiral ©. F. Stanton has been ordered to command the North Atlantic sta-| tion, per steamer of January 3 next; Ensign J. R. Selfridge detached from ordnance duty | at the Washington navy yard on the 20th instant and ordered to the nautical school- | ship St. Mary’s; Lieut. J. B. Milton, from the Wabash to the Essex;Paymaster George | H. Gritfing from the Monongaheia and plac- | ed on waiting orders; Ensign M. M. Taylor | from the Monongahela to the Essex; Naval | Cadet Marvin Carver from the New York | and ordered to the Naval Hospital, New York. Civil Engineer F. C. Prindeli is de- | tached from the Portsmouth navy yard and granteg six months’ sick leave; Ensign M. H, Signeer from the Monongahela and order- ed to the Franklin; Surgeon A. F. 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You Can’t Afford —to have your clothes worn out by the laun- ary—nobody can With our tm ties Linens, ete., “last’™ twice k Be; up Lace Curtains, {0c lars ‘and Cuffs, 2c. each—called for ered. CFNo extra charge for quick work. Capital Steam Laundry, MUS. M. A. WEAVER, PROPRIETOR, 512 STH ST. (opp. P.O. Dept.). Pirs. M. J. Hunt, 1309 F St. N. W., ‘ TO HEL LARGE STOCK OF ) DOMESTIC MILLINERY, azz IS NOW OFFERING aT Fancy and artistic. Cadimry’s famosis English Chocolates in dainty packazes, IMPORTED BY N. W. BURCHELL, 1325 F STREET, All that Is chotce, Delicious and beautiful, Candies, Figs, Nuts and Raisins At prices wonderfully lew. azt depends on a visit to Prof. Georges & Son's, 1115 Penn, ave. n.w., and get acquainted with his methods tc prevent and cure the most painful bunions, corns, ingrowing and club hails without pain, ais NATURAL EKVES.—BATORY’S NATURAL Dreservee, jellies) minceweat al sauce are the best, the most curefully made, free of chemicals, scperior to home-iuade or glish Snuyorted. iges moderate. We have succeeded the st ree years to introduce them to the tables of our foremost families. Sold by all first-class groce:s. I. BATORY & CO., _122 South Howard st.. Br. Md. o21-3m GENTS’ SUITS SCOURED ts, 7 wuts, 2Se.: Vests, » Alterti repairing done tn the best manner. Cools “tales for and delivered. Telephune call 143-2. ‘Diamonds’ be ‘faultlessly’? attired for New rs receptions means that you should have a few Diamonds—a Diamond Pendant— a pair of Diamond Ferrings, a Diamond Hair Ornament and one or two Diamond Rings. Where el stould you buy them if iamond” firm? Larg- est stock, largest variety and naturally the “lowest’’” prices. Specially appropriate designs in Diamond Pendants, in star and other equally fash- icrable designs, at $100, $150 and $200. Worth $50 mere each. Exquisite effects in Diamond Hair Orna- ments. A feature of the magnificent line of Dia- mond Earrings is a special pair, 3% karat, Perfect stones, pure color and ’ exceptional prilliancy, at $225, which cannot be dupli- cated elsewhere under $300. Jacobs Bros., LEADING DIAMOND IMPORTERS, C ENNA. Ave $ 428 J. T. WALKER SONS, 204 10TH ST. N.W. Building Papers, | Moth-proof Goods, Fire Brick, lay ana Asbestos, Flue Lining. Pulp — HA 80 And 425 N. Eutaw st. Baltimore, Sia. ~ DR.HEPBURN IS THE ONL\ PHYSICIAN IN THE CITY Practicii Dermatology exclusi . Eczema, ter, Ache, ‘Pimples Blackheads Fecction’ ek Bess of th voce and Cheeks, Birthmarks, Moles, juous Hair and all diseases of the Skin, Heir and Scalp skillfully and permanently re- wove Offices in Mertz’s Bull cor. F and 11th a ding, sta, HIGH-CLASS LAUNDRY WORK. LACE CURTAINS LAUADERED WItti SUPERIOR ‘FINISH AND 100 KK EQUAL TO NEW, CALLED FOR AND DEi YALE STEAM LAUNDECe Yptowa ofice, S14 loth st. and Works. o<87-tt NEAR DUPONT CIRCLE, Contractor and Builder. None but reliable men sent to the house, oc2¢Sm* Dental o Wo Ass'n, COR. 7TH AND D N.W. OFFICE, BALTIMORE ‘No. 1 North Charles st. New Year’s and styles not to be eeeee 222.222 found elsewhere. ‘The prices are way Your Photograph Free. Engraving Of Holiday Gifts. Initials, names, inscriptions, monograms, heraldic devices, portraits and views on Jewelry, silver ware, watches and other articles of gold, silver, wood, ivory and ‘J. A. Goldstein, Engraver and Etcher, Rooms 9-30-11-12, ‘The Central building, Ninth st. cor. Pa. ave. Elevator. az7-ete Surprise your wife or daughter with a stylish, sweet-toned Upright VOSE PIANO, in Ebonized, Walnut or Mabogany case. Greatly reduced rates! Only 3 left! At retiring sale of THOMSON & CO., The “Reversible” Matt ress Has just twice the service in that the “ ouiy, pyres ten Is soft and downy on both sides —— alike. seeeee DED Mattress, Accept no substitute for IT COSTS —— NO “MORE. “4 re For Sale by Dealers Throughout the District. Reception Goods. Preparations for Christmas have us busy, but notwithstanding this, oor | Stock of goods suitable for — &c., never has been more com- = M: tty and artisti ieces just arrived frm rarype. wi mI ED CUPS AND SAU ANI NEI WANS. sia TABLE parting € LASS from all principal factories, Libbey, — ‘* peace and others. le it for the on a agent Libbey rl. W. Beveridge, CHINA, GLASS AND SILVER WARE, 426 1215 F AND 1214 G@ ST. 20 Per Cent Discount regular on all WATCHES, hocks, “pint MONDS, JEWELRY and SIL- VER WARE. Everything our store. ‘without reserve, Will be sold until farther no- ——— tice at a reduction of 20 cents ———_ on the dollar. which means a ——— dollar's worth for only 80 $——— 8. _"M. Hoffa, 717 Market Space. ‘The price ix the same as you Pane, | tor's Oxesin 8 wae KITION NICOLAIDES’ Saratooa Javan MPORIUM, 1205 F St. ou are all come—buy if you want to. NNNNNNNNNNNNNNY You Are Invited LALLLLLLLLLLALLA = @ t ie id tat LALLLALZ; 1217 F Street N. W. Branches: 1221 Pa. ave. mw. and 916 Tth st. ow. MAGNIFICENT XMAS GIFTS. Fashionable Credit isthe rich man's con- sccount. Our Equitable Credit System fs universal help, becsuse it Genies its edvantages to no ‘one who can keep = promisa ‘The bumblest toller can sleet ‘the obligations it imposes. After Fou select all the FURNITURE, CARPETS, DRAPERIES, make « small deposit—e trifie— and follow that up weekly or monthly with other small pay- ments. All the time the Furni- tureisyoum, =f 9% Do you know of any easier— cheaper ones? ous House & Herrmann, 917, 919, 921 Ax» 923 71m Sz. S8ESSSSSSSSSESESSSSESESSESESELESSSLSESSLSE SESE SELSSSESSESSSSSSSSSESSSSSSSSESESSSSSSSESSESSESSSSSSSESSESSLSSSSESSLSESSSSSESE ESS SSESSSSSISSSSSSSSSISSSSISSSSSSSSSSsSSSsssssssssssSFSssssssssssssessesssss SESSSSESESESSSALSRESSSESSSSESSSSSssSSssssessssssssssesssssssesssssesesessssesss SESESSESSSEESSEssSEESSESESESESE - 88888 8883 | i By) eed “Drives.” Men’s $3 C Cork Sole Shoes, $1.98. we Ladies’ $3, $4 and $5 = Shoes, $1.98. = CRAWFORD’S, Fy 731 7th St., East Side. 3 928 7th St. & 706 K St. Gowns for New Year’s Ball --should be immaculate. Send TO! GLOVES, Slippers, &ro HEIR oo them “dove up” equal to “new,” without jars. Anton Fischer, 06 G st. nw. and 314 Pa. ave. se. Holiday Presents. HANDSOME AND INEXPENSIVE GIFTS. ANDIRONS, DERS, FIRE SETS, GRATES, &c. John Howlings, 612 12TH ST. N.W. SOMETHING NEW IN WASHINGTON. On the Ist ot January, be opened at 1411 G st. nw. and Ttallan Charcuterie 9-1m propri it, assures us that his prices ‘will be moderate, and he invites all persone fond of good living to pay him s visit. aze-ere CONCERNED. This te to fers hat Mrs, Oaaite bor comtsising $25 to sliver at, evant “Ogram’s an Ee Ae Corset Prices Down! Pu bc, g Store, Pa. Ave. azz ready for stock taking and have reduced everything to clear them out. Odds and ends, broken sizes and Corsets that were rush. Among them: $1 goods 79 cents, and so on proportion- ately. “a Paystca, Cotrore Conser