Evening Star Newspaper, December 18, 1894, Page 11

are Belcon NEW COLUMBUS . e e ava Time King Gerda tntormation coed to aaseteatetones NEW COLUMBUS WATCH CO., cotu: MBUS. OHIO 24,27,90d4,7,11,14,18,21,22 “Ogram’s” Wholesale Cuts In Perfumery & Sundries. We have too much perfumery and too many suodtries. To unload at once we pro- pose to make a wholesale cut im every ex- tract, cologne, toilet water, manicure set, toliet set, notion, &e., im stock. Your gift money will buy more here of the best than anywhere else in Washington. SWe. 1-02. bot. Eastman’s a Saghs: taitenel, seers ome 400, -pint bot. best Quadruple Ex- nk a woaronss $2.40 2 la bottle ma Megular $1.25 value, now : goc. 19 les Shell Toil FA oa Raggy $17.50 5 EY jisite Moth el Shentenre’ Sets ,-<0-2- 1 $19.c0 ‘And 80 on, stock. hole COME IN’ AND SEE FOR YOURSELP. OPEN EVENINGS. 1211 Ogram’s, P=. Av G1T-50d KMMAS GIFTS The Monumental. PEN EVENINGS UNTIL CHRISTMAS. If you want a nice doll inspect our stock and you will flod the prettiest and cheapest in the city. As we do not want to keep any over we will seli “Hdkfs. Hdkfs. For Ladies, Gents and Children of every design and quality, from,e. up. Ribbons. ‘We shall continue to sell our Gros Grain, Satin- Hage Kibbon, worth 40c., for 10c. yard. We have the cheapest ribbons in the elty for fancy work, from 2c. up. ‘A good Umbrella will make a nice Xmas present. We have them from 7Se. up. ‘We will also sell our $1.50 Silk Plalted Hose, all colors, at Se. Trimmed Hats. Great reduction in Trimmed Hats for the Xmas holidays. A handsome Hat will make a nice Xmas We will sell cur $10 and §15 Hats for $6. Hats for $3. 939 F Street. aiz-szd SOSESESSOSPSIESETELODE FF Pe®. Next Saturday and next Moatay, Decem- ber 22 and 24, we will present A HAND- SOME BUTTER DISH to each purchaser of our FINE BUTTERINE. Those of you that bave tried our is know all about their merit, and to t of you who have not tried ‘them we want to say that we handie exciusively HIGH-GRADB BUTTERINE. You may have tried other kinds and formea ong opinion of ail makes, but try ours ene aml you will use no othe Ovr facilities are unequaled, and cur bust- ness so large that one cent per pat makes us a profit, and every detail has our per- soual attention, POUND IS THOROUGHLY RE- SQUAKE MARBLE AND GLASS STANDS, Center [larket. a17-40d Opals. y us. purehase that we probably 18 many as all the other ———— jewelry stores in Washington com- ——— Dined, and can sell them at Almost soc. on a Dollar. Exquisitely Mounted Opal Rings — have ——— and Searf Pins, with cluster of ——— diamonds. Worth coming miles ——— — to see, whether you think of buy- ——— ing o- not. Open evenings! Jacobs Bros. “DIAMOND HOUSE,” 1229 Pa. Ave. a1T-40d HOLIDAY LAMPS. appropriate gift more than an exquisite Lamp—its soft rays con- © © stantly refleetiag the thoughtfulness © © of the giver? There is not a richer © © line in the city, and prices are ex- © © ceptionally low. Gilt, Wrought Iron © © asd Dresden are most popular. 24-inch Handsome Gilt Lamps.. 24-inch Handsome Wrought I Lamps : Exyutstte Dresdea China Princess G é eet S345 Banquet size, $7.50. oe Ik Shades, 1, 's.2e7stt ,destena, tn all colors, $2.50 and $5 imarth & Edmonston, Sid Crockery, &c., Pa. ave. si EE INE CPO ‘Rockers== } that Presents please—presents ue—useful—d e and Recker, with back and arms — duplicated in to be leather See us for Screens and Tables. The Houghton Co., 1214 F St. N. W. IN i ~ OO OM ee Bunions & Corns REMOVED, 25c. EACH. Or both feet put in good order for $1.00. PROF. J. J. GEORGES & SON, ~ Foot Specialists, Parlors, 1115 Pa. 8 to 5:80 p.m. Sundays, 9 to 1, 411-104 THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1894-TWELVE PAGES. AFF/-RS INGEORGETOWN Some of the Things Occurring in West Washington. Travel Stopping on the C: ‘1 for the Winter—Using Powder Ii stead of Dynamite. ‘The last shipment of the season from the mines of Cumberland to Georgetown over the Chesapeake and Ohio canal was made on Saturday. The last consignment to Williamsport will be made on Wednesday of this week. On Saturday the canal throughout its entire length will be closed for the season. The water will be drawn off, and those who make their living in transporting cargoes will hibernate, as usuel. Many boating families will live the entire winter in the cabins of the flat- bottomed, dreary water houses, held fast in the mud of the big trough, while others call shanties in lonely spots along the river their winter quarters. Some few will find employment in the cities along the water course. The majority of boatmen, those who are true to their calling, though, do not work in winter. They just exist and wait for the summer to come again. None ever make enough during boating months to keep them comfortable throughout the year, but this does nct interfere with their winter rests usually. The coal shipments from Georgetown by way of the Potomac have already ceased. A few miscellaneous cargoes are still going out, but none of any importance. The prin- cipal shipping companies will at once put carpenters at work repairing old and con- structing new boats for the season of 1805. ‘The past season has been so prosperous that the next will witness more boats on the waterway than have ever before been engaged in traffic. Using Powder. Those grading the union depot site are excavating with the aid of powder, ap- parently as effectively as with dynamite, which power they were forbidden to em- ploy, on the legal complaint of Mrs. George U. Morris and Mrs. E. D. B. N. Southworth. The blasting now does not affect trattic on any of the streets, as under the dyna- mite plan, an ignition only breaking up the solidity of the earth apd rock instead of sending it promiscuously about the neighborhood. Notes. Mrs. Kidwell, the daughter of Mr. James Massey of Cherrydale post office, on the Potomac between the Aqueduct and Chain bridges, who died on Sunday, will be buried tomorrow in the family graveyard. Mrs. Kidwell died of typhoid fever. Members of the Linthicum Students’ Dramatic Organization will present their Rewest adoption at the Elsmere Hotel to- morrow evening, the occasion being the meeting of the Unity Literary Club. For the purpose of raising a fund to help keep the poor of the town in warm clothes during the hard coming weather, the Willing Workers’ Circle, King’s Daugh- ters, will hold a doll and apron bazaar at the corner of 3ist and M streets today, tomorrow and Thursday of this week. The worthy object will receive the sup- port of the charitable, no doubt. The do- nations have been liberal. There is a general howl at the slowness of the contractors in improving Valley and t streets. On the former street there are but two men engaged. In the meantime both highways are closed to the public. —_.—_— Jollity Prevatled. Jollity was a prominent feature last evening in the armory of the Washington Light Infantry Corps. The members of company A had invited several hundred friends to a reunion and smoker, and, judging from the attendance, apparently every one asked accepted. Col. Moore was there, of course, and he acted as pre- siding officer in his usual happy manner. Five loag tables held tobacco and other good cheer, both solid and liquid. After everything edible in sight had been dis- posed of the guests settled themselves for a smoke, and also to be entertained. Mr. E. C. Colman started off with a piano solo, which was greeted with applause. A bass solo by Mr. Charles Goodchild fol- lowed, and then Mr. McKee recited the ever-popular “Casey at the Bat.” Mate Wright, J.C. Coleman, Charles Norris, E. H. Duffy, E. Muth and E. Duffy each sang ene or more songs, and Messrs. Hunter and Gideon were the participants in an amusing negro sketch. The feature of the program, however, was a series of living pictures, which for originality have seldom been equaled. Those who posed were Messrs. Kenner, Harry Lee, H. C. Given, Jesse Grant and Mr. Nunace. The last number on the program was a wrestling bout between Harry Lee and E. Shafhirt. No falls were secured. At a late hour the guests dispersed, after engaging in un- doubtedly the most enjoyable evening ever arranged by company A. i Caught in the Current. From the Atlanta Journal. “You know the fish hook is the cause of ful yarns?" a nuisance—somethiug to THE HEART. CARDINE tiktr or tut ox. A prominent medical practiticner recently sald that during the last fifteen years he has noted no less than seventy-three cases of deaths of elderly persons resulting from running after street cars. No elderly person should ever run or exercise with unusual violence. Whoever does so tukes thelr life In thelr hands, since no one can tell the exact condition of the walls of the heart. When past fifty years of age the cardiac struct- ure Is lable to give way any hour by reason of unusual exertion. ‘The trouble is that the walls of the heart become friable, and subject to rup- ture with age. The cartilagenous structure es- pecially approximates ossification, and even the purely muscular cardial Sber loses much of its elasticity as old age creeps on, Cardine (Ham- mond), the extract of the heart of the ox, re- tards this decay of the tissues of the human heart, and strengthens and makes clastig again the walls of this vital organ. It has never failed to strengthen a weak heart, to correct irregular action aud functional derangement caused by ex- cessive use of tobacco, dyspepsia, nervous pros- tration and general debility. An impoverished condition of the blood is cured, and dropsy, as well a8 Bright's disease of the kidneys, fs alle- viated by this organte extract. CARDINE is the sterilized extract of the heart of the ox, and one of the famous Prepared under the formula of Dr. Wm. A. Hammond. It contains the substance, both nervous and muscular, required by the HUMAN heart for {ts nutrition and normal ‘act’ It exerts its in- fluence within a few minutes after admintstra- ticn. Its use strengthens the pulse frequency in those ¢ tion is feeble and frequent, causes the disap- pearance of intermissions and other irr in the strength and force of the heart beat, and materially incresses the blood pressure so that it acts upon the kideys as a diuretic, DOSE, 5 DROPS. PRICE (@ DR), NOW DOLLAR. FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS. THE COLUMBIA CHEMICAL COMPANY, WASHINGTON, D. ©. Send for Book. and lessens its es in which the heart's ac- ONE di8-tutt LATE SPORTING NEWS Ham Won on Four Mounts. Jockey Ham won the first race at Alex- ander Island yesterday, placed his mount fourth in the second and then won the three following events. A five-dollar bill Placed on each of his mounts would have amounted to just $102 at the close of the day’s sport. Three favorites and two out- siders won, and the sixteen men with the long rolls had slightly the worst of the conflict with the talent. The track was dry on top, but heavy below; the time made being slow. The fields were large, as was the attendance, and the betting brisk. The special train from the track after the races was greatly appreciated. The winners were: Son Malheur, 8 to 1; Levina, even money; Therston, 3 to 5; Ben, 12 to 1, and Indra, 4 to 5. “Valkyrie Will Not Be Built.” Lord Dunraven was yesterday afternoon shown the cable dispatch from ex-Commo- dore James D. Smith, chairman of the America’s cup committee, to Mr. Richard Grant, secretary of the Royal Yacht Squad- ron, printed in yesterday's Star. Lord Dunraven read the dispatch care- fully. He appeared to be vexed with its contents, and said: “I will not sail in November. It may be possible to get the members of the squad- ron together before January 15. I cannot speak as to that, but the committee's de- cision is absurd. In my opinion, it is in- tended to be absurd. Valkyrie will not be it The requirement of ten months Is con- sidered by English yachtsmen here to be ridiculous, arguing a desire on the part of the New Yorkers not to race. It would be just as easy for them to bulld a defender in less time than ten months as for Lord Dunraven, who, in addition, would have to send his yacht across the Atlantic and make two refits. Lord Dunraven is not willing to order the building of the Val- kyrie without the challenge being accepted, as it is probable that an alteration in the rating rule before 1896 might handicap her. He will content himself with a 20-rater, of which he has the designs half finished. It is possible that he will also build a cutter for cruising. Craig Bests Pritchard. The match for {200 between Frank Craig, the “Harlem Coffee Cooler,” and Ted Pritchard was pulled off last night at Cen- tral Hall, Holborn, London, in the presence of 4,000 spectators, Craig winning the fight in less than two minutes. ebslicsaseNasatinee Another Trausfer Point to Be Abol- ished. ‘To the Editor of The Evening Stat: Your paper has ever stood up for tho rights of the oppressed, and, in the hope that you may be able to do something further for a long-suffering community, we beg to invite your attention to the latest act of injustice on the part of a street railway company. Some three years ago the then Eckington and Soldiers’ Home Railway Company suc- ceeded in securing transfer privileges with the Washington and Georgetown line at 15th and G streets northwest, for the mu- tual accommodation of their patrons, with the expectation that this would be an ad- vertisement for and help to build up the suburbs in the direction of the Soldiers’ Home by offering better facilities to the traveling public. That this has been ap- preciated by those who have located in that part of the city is plainly shown by the many and handsome residences that have been put up and the greatly increased travel on the new line. Now, if this ar- rangement has continued so satisfactorily for three years, why not indefinitely? But we are informed, by notices posted in the Eckington cars, that the transfer privi- lege is “discontinued on and after the 17th instant,” and no reason therefor is signed. It is understood, however, that the Washington and Georgetown Railway Com- pany, with its characteristic generosity, would gladly continue the transfer for the accommodation of the public, and that the complaint and withdrawal is entirely on the part of the Eckington and Soldiers’ Home Company. It is a well-known fact that the service rendered by the present Eckington and Soldiers’ Home Company has always been very unsatisfactory. The delays and nu- merous and unnecessary transfers of horses and cars which we have until very re- cently had to experience at Sth and G streets and 5th street ard New York ave- nue, together with the apparent general mismanagement of the whole road, have been about all we could stand without complaint, and to now be denied the priv- ilege of transferring at 15th street is the last straw, and has aroused the righteous indignation of several hundred citizens, to whom the transfer was daily a great ‘ac- commodation. Some of the street railroads of this city e apparently run on the principle of he public be d—d,” and it is hoped Con- gress will take this matter in hand and pass some stringent laws that will compel these grasping, greedy, mismanaged com- panies to realize that the public have some rights which they must respect, and that they must give some accommodation in return for the valuable franchises they have secured without cost. W. ECKINGTON. ee High Hats Again. To the Editor of The Evening Star: Your vigorous crusade against high hats in theaters hes removed a fruitful source of profanity among men. But the good work is far frcm finished. There ts still a rich harvest for the industrious gleaner in yet another field, so far almost negle ed. The crop is full ripe, and if the prun:ng knife is much longer withheld the conse- quences may be far more disastrous to the welfare of our country than can result from depleted treasuries of theater mag- nates. . It has long been a source of sorrow t devout Christians that so few men attend the services of the various churches, though everything possible is done to make them attractive. Costiy edifices, comfort- able seats, good music, eloquent preachers are provided—all in vain. The men will 1.0t come, They take long spins into the coun- try on bicycles, or lounge in clubs, unmind- ful of the fourth command promulgated on Mt. Sinai. I, as yet, am not one of this class, probably because of a habit acquired in early life in the primitive surroundings of a country home. I have been even in- discreet enough to rent half a pew in ene of our uptown churches. The pew next in front of mine is taken by the wife of a popular District physician. Unfortunately, she did not occupy it Sunday, but inio her pew the usher introduced three fash- fonably attired girls of the day. After they came, nothing could be seen from where I sat except a miscellaneous jumble of imita- tion ostrich feathers, black birds’ wings and bits of ribbon, ingeniously fastened together with a rhinestone buckle and oxi- dized silver pins. The combination towered far above anything near at 3 it was an interesting study to the uninitiated bachelor, but it was not what we go to church for to see. The beautiful singing of a surpliced choir be- hind a rood screen was like sounds from in:penetrable depths. A learned discourse on the life of the Baptist could be heard, but the earnest exhorter to a better life himself remained unseen. All of this may add 'to the mysteries of religious teachings, but does it not tend to make men prefer Sunday papers? Somcthing has that effect, for across the aisle from me, in eight seats ecntaining four persons each, that I could see without turning round, there were just two representatives of the male sex. If men do go to church, a thing become so rere as to receive comment from Col. Ingersoll, thelr view of chancel and pulpit should not be shut off by exasperating feathers and maddening gewgaws. CHURC ——._—_. Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been granted to the following: Thomas A, Tracy and Mary L. Chaney, both of Baltimore, Md.; George H. Boyd and Llewella C. England; Edward Parker and Rachael E. Minor; R. Perry Sweet and Ada Attwell; Horace G. Diggs and Blanche E. Bowman; Daniel Conner and Elizabeth Irby; Charles Grady and Rose E, Lucas; James Coffin of Anderson, Cal. and Josephine Steever of this city; George Holland and Mary Young; Charles Hodge and Annie Jackson; W. C. Dans and Maggie Given; Joshua Scott and Rose Tal- son; Edgar Smith of Ashville, Va., and Mary Carter of Luray county, Va.; Orville A. Spears and Emma Thomas, both of Richmond, Va.; John M. Luchboebler and Emily G. Bartlett; Webster E. Osmond and Laura V. Adams; Calvin Hummel of Har- risburg, Pa., and Margaret P. Holmes. IGOER. CAPT. HOWGATE PLEADS. — Says He is Not Gatity of the Embes- slement Gharges. Captain Henry W.*Howgate, in Criminal Court No, 1 this morning, plead not guilty to the seven indictments returned thirteen years ago, charging:him with embezzle- ment of government tfunds. These indict- ments were the ones tn which Judge Mc- Comas recently overruled the demurrers filed by Captain Howgate, from which de- cisicn the Court of Appeals last Friday refused to allow an appeal previous to a trial on the indictments. There are three other indictments standing against Captain Howgate, two charging embezzlement and the other alleging forgery. These three in- dictments were returned by the present grand jury during the past few weeks, as stated in The Star at the time. In refer- ence to them the defendant has taken no action, but Judge McComas announced this morning that at noon next Saturday he would expect the defendant to either plead to them or attack their validity by de- murring. That was agreeable to District Attorney Birney, and to Messrs. A. Worthington and Jere M. Wilson, counsel for Captain Howgate, and after the pris- oner had pleaded not guilty in a loud, con- fident voice to the old indictments he was returned to jail. ‘The arraignment this morning occupied but a very few minutes, and, as it took place before the hour at which the court usually meets, 10 o'clock, but very few persons outside of counsel were present. Captain Howgate looked to be in the best of both health and spirits, and his de- meanor was that of a man who had perfect confidence that the charges against him would fall to the ground. At the hearing next Saturday it is the Purpose of Judge McComas to set Captain Hewgate’s trial on the old indictments or on one of them down for as early a day as can be arranged. It is understood, as in- timated in The Star several days ago, that it will be impossible to try the case at this (the December) term of the court, but it is net improbable that the trial’ will be set down for some day early in next month. Possibly on Wednesday, the 2d of January. —— SERGT. DALEY SPEAKS. He Delivers a Temperance Lecture Before the Anti-Saloon League. Sergeant John B. Daley of the metropoll- tan police force, on duty in the fourth precinct, appeared in a new role last night. The regular meeting of the Anti-saloon League was in progress and it was pretty nearly the hour of adjournment when the doughty and determined sergeant entered the jealously guarded doors by displaying the sign of membership in the organiza- tion. The ladies and gentlemen present greeted his appearance with loud evidences of pleasure. All rose at the request of the chairman, who asked them to take a good look at the man who had done so much to lessen the evils of the liquor traffic in Washington, and there was a generous rattle of applause in the sergeant’s honor. Then the officer determined to make a speech. He began by thanking the mem- bers of the league for the invaluable en- couragement they had given him in his work, stating that when he first began his crusade against the liquor business it was the Anti-saloon League which gave him his first moral and substantial support. He dwelt upen the fact, also, that the league was the first to pass resolutfons commend- ing him during his recent trouble,and then roceeded to review the results of his work. le declared that he could notice Its effect every day in the ireressed number of cases in the Police Court, The cases were get- ting more numerous not only in the South Washington, but in the other precincts, showing that other officers were finding out how they must go about the business of suppressing the fllegal Mquor traffic. Toward the close of his remarks Sergeant Daley became a jittle excited and could scarcely be understood, when he recom- mended that the league should endeavor to find means to suppress the gale of liquor on Sundays in less quantities than a pint. The chairman, however, put a motion to have the sergeant’s suggestion referred to the committee on legisistion for action and report, and it was unanimously carrtea. Before Sergeant ‘Daley's arrival and the excitement attendant upon it the league transacted a large amount of business. The recommendations in the report of the executive committee were discussed at length and referred to various other com- mittees for elabcration and report. An- nouncements were made that there would be a public meeting, under league auspices, at the Fifth Congregational Church, next Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock, and that the annual meeting cf the organization for the election of officers would be held on the first Monday in January. It was also decided that the bedy would hereafter meet on the first and third Mondays in each month, half an hour after the exec- — committee should have held a meet- Ing. It was stated that the executive com- mittee was in correspondence with the Rev. Dr. Parkhurst of New York, with a view to having the distinguished divine lecture jn this city. There was a lively discussion over the proposition to bring a test case against some saloon keeper under the common nuisance law. It was said that such action was brought recently in In- dianapolis by a woman, who charged a saloon keeper with maintaining a nuis- ance and won her case. The matter was referred to the committee on legislation and the meeting adjourned, after agreeing that the league should give a free social at an early day to its members and friends. —_—_ Some Filed. The will of the late Henry F. Prediger, dated November 27, 1804, has been filed. His widow, Mary Prediger, is made ex- ecutrix, without bond, and she is made sole beneficiary. The will of the late Mary E. Yates, dated November 21, 1534, has also been filed. To her sons, John A., Elmer and William Yates, she gives one dollar each, explain- ing that they have already received their just shares from their father’s estate and from hers. ‘to daughter, Allie W. Yates, she gives $200, and to Minnie Yates, the widow of her deceased son, Richard H. Yates, $100. To her son, J. Leo Yates, all her pictures, books and a bookcase are given. ‘The residue of the estate she directs shall be given to her children, Minnette A., Jennie . and J. Leo Yates, forever; pro- vided none of them marry within one year aiter death. Should they do so, the one or ones so marrying shall receive but $200. Her son, John W. Yates, is made executor and also guardian of the minor children, with power, if he shall so see fit, to sell the estate and invest their shares, as well as educate them. She also requests that all her children shall be buried in Oak Hill cemetery. T’S A MILLSTONE About eo pi man’s neck fo be § sufferer from ner- ‘vous exhaustion, ner ‘vous debility, tm ed memor ow pernicious: habits, contracted jorance. Buon Baptta®rovule in Joss of manly power, Seek end Gamer ick? and some Imes pro- ice soften! of the brain, * ralysia, and even dreainsantty Po’ ‘o reach, re-claim and such un- fortunates to health énd happiness, is the aim of the publishors of a book written in hy plain aste: language, on @ nature, symptoms and curability, by home treat- ment, of such diséases, is book will be sent sealed, in plaia envelope, on receipt of Worle Dispensary ‘Seieal” Awovlation, orid’s Dispensar: 663 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. TING LETTER. Dear Sir: I am 60 years ‘ed out, or so I thought up munenced to use Dr. avorite Remedy. with infammation of have gradually grown ny time that passing urine at 'y matu 3 effort would cease, sides constant pain in the kidneys and bladder, I have had rheumatic pain In every muscle and joint, and have often remarked that there was not a man living that had suffered as much as I had, but I must say L have not for a single day in years felt as well in every way as I do now. Have improved datly since IT began the use of Dr. Kennedy's Favorite Re . About a week ago I gare a man afflicted with bladder trouble rt of a bottle of Favorite Remedy, and he sald me today, “‘that is a great medicine; I am better alread)”. and be drove elght miles to Gruggist to get’ a bottle. Respectfully yours, 8. I. FOUN, Hifam, Onto. ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS. Some Short Paragraphs Telling of Interesting Notes. Miss Mary Bradley of Orange C. H. is the guest of Miss Jennie Larmond. Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Coon celebrated their wooden wedding at the residence of Mrs. George Coleman, on North St. Asaph street, last night. While Stephen, the little son of Mrs. Laura Gill, was attempting to cross King street, he ran in front of a butcher wagon, which knocked him down and inflicted sev- eral painful bruises. Miss Sophie Owens of King George county; who has been visiting Mrs. Robert N. Crook, has returned to her home. Richard Winton, while cleaning a drill saw at the Southern railway shops in this city, had his hand badly mashed by getting it caught in the machinery. Greene & Keegan's dancing reception at McBurney’s Hall was well attended last night, and all spent a pleasant evening. Miss Bettie Smoot has returned. from a visit to friends in Richmond and Peter burg. Mert Williams, formerly of this city, but who, several years ago enlisted in the United States army, is here on a visit to his relatvies. The supply of oysters reaching this city from the lower river is not large enough to meet the demands, and the bivalves bring a good price. It is said that the managers of the Henry Athletic Club have endeavored to secure a license for an athletic entertainment, to consist of club swinging, dump bells ‘and boxing, but the mayor refused to grant it. The mayor has given permission to the boys to blow their “Christmas horns,” and they can now be heard at every turn, even though Christmas is a week off. This is an old custom here, and high sounding bugles have, in a measure, taken the place of the old tin horns, though many of the latter are heard. While many Alexandrians are going to Washington daily to do their Christmas shopping large numbers can be seen in the stores here, where the displays are prettier than ever before. The first child born in Del Ray, the new suburb of Alexandria, was born to Mr. and Mrs. Arnold on the 6th instant. Miss Mamie Waite of Culpeper, who has been visiting the Misses Smoot, has return- ed to her home. The employes of the Southern railway in this city are very reticent as to the talked of strike. The Star man has approached several of them on the subject, but they refuse to give any information. estonia Real Estate Transfers. Deeds in fee have been filed as follows: Walter W. Alleger et ux. to Elizabeth N. Grange, lot 74, bik. 2, Trinidad; $2,900. Sylvia D. Bryant et al. to Jas. B. Knapp, parts lots 13 and 14, sq. 889; $10. Reginald W. Bell to Aaron Lohr, lot 81, bik. 15, Le Drcit Park; $10. Jas. A. Cahill et ux. to Jernie and Charles Herald, lot 54, sq. 698; $8,800. Michael B. Harlow et ux. to Jno. D. Normoyle, lot 82, sq. 1008; lot 21, sq. 754; lots 64 and 65, sq. 723; part original lots 3 and 4, sq. 968; lot 150, sq. 1008; part lot 8, sq. 868; $10. Chas. Lancaster, ex- ecutor, to Jas, A. Burgess, part lots 9 and 10, sq. 206; $4,000. Caroline Miller et al. to Samuel S. Hoover, lots 12, 13 and 14, sq. 314; $9,300. Theophilus F. Mills to Theo. D. Wilson, lot 37, blk. 2, Chichester; $10. Franklin H. Mackey and W. Mosby Will- isms, trustees, to Alonzo Adams, original lot 18 and part original lot 12, ‘sq. 1108; $10. Andrew J. Pine et ux. to David E. Pine, lot 37, sq. 617; $4,850. Clara E. Par- ker to Jas. A. Cahill, lot 30, sq. 683, and lot 54, sq. 603; $10. James Robbins et ux. et al. to Annie M. Bilyeu, Jot 31, bik. 3, Eckington; $4,500. Ephriam 8. Randall, assignee, to Katie Buscher, lot 45, sq. 1005; $10. Edw. C. Wal thall et ux. to Eleanor A. Chatard, lot B, sq. 160; $15,250. Allen Wall and Wm. G. Henderson, trustees, to the Calvary Bap- tist Church Extension Association, original lot 4 and pt. original lot 3, sq. 409; $7,000. Ellen A. Watson to James’ Alford, lot ’732, Uniontown; $10. Vestry of the parish of St. Andrew et al. to W. Oscar Roome and Joseph Burden, lots 55 to 60, sq. 240; $10. Wm. Oscar Roome et ux. et al. to vestry of St. Andrew, same property; $10. Benj. F. Leighton and George E. “Emmons, trustees, to Wm. R. Hodges, lot 2, bik. 6, Edgewood; $390. John K. Butler’ et ux. to George Turner, lot 576, Anacostia; $5. George Turner et ux. to John K. Butler, part lot 576; $350, Benj. S. Minor, trustee, to Mary E. Graham, part lot 8, sq. 414; $1,0: Mary E. Graham to Henry Wex, same property; $1,400. Thos. E. Wagga- man and JohnW. Pilling, trustees, to Susan White, east part lot 18,’sq. 539; $500. pote dete Wanted Some Shoes. Frank Smith wanted a pair of new shoes Saturday night, and, being short of funds, he stopped at Hahn's shoe store and helped himself to a pair. But he got caught in a few minutes, and now he will spend two months in jail, where he will need no shoes. \\ Quaker Oats enjoy it. They \ also enjoy good health. Sold only in 2 Ib. Packages. Shopping Bag Free. ITH every _pur- chase amounting to $2 or over we ive a Ladies’ Seal rain Leather Shopping with satin top— Shopping Bags are 35¢. All Our 75¢. Shopping Bags are soc. SterlingSilverMounted Pocket Books, 50c. HINTS FOR GIFTS. Writin Scissors se, $1 to Kneessi, 425 7th St. 17-504 4 SOOO Fur Capes At Unusually Low Prices. We sell only the best Furs and sell them at the lowest prices consistent with high qhality. No ‘Cheap’ Fars, ELECTRIC CONEY CAPES, $18. FIN ASTRAKHAN OAPES, $22. Willett & Ruoff, 905 Pa. Ave. 15-204 SONS OF THD GRANITE STATE, Arrangeme: Completed for the En- tertainment of Gov. Smith and Party. Gov. John B, Smith of New Hampshire, accompanied by a distinguished party of state officials and their wives, will reach Washington tonight at 11 o'clock over the B. and O. road. The visitors, whose mis- sion is to formally present to the national government, on behalf of New Hampshire, the statues of Daniel Webster and Gen. Stark, will be met by a committee repre- senting the residents of the granite state in this city and escorted to Willard’s. The ceremonies attending the presentation of the statue will take place in the marble room of the Capitol on Thursday. Elaborate rrangements have been made for the en- tertainment of Gov. Smith and his party. Tomorrow will be spent in seel: the va- rious interesting sights and Thursday even- ing a banquet will be given in honor of the governor at Willard’s Hotel. The party will make its headquarters here at the as- sembly rooms of the Society of the ns and Daughters of Maine, which have been tendered for its use. aninageae Chinese Christmas. For some years past the Metropolitan M. E. Church has maintained a Sunday school for the Chinese of the city, who have taken an active interest in it, and have made the best use of their opportunities. The school is in a very prosperous condition, and now has nearly forty scholars, who are very regular in their attendance. The superintendent of the school is Miss §. A. Summcrs, and her assistant is Mrs. V. D. Collins, who was for twenty-seven years a resident of China. Last evening the an- nual Christmas entertainment was given for the pupils, and they were all on hand, bringing with them many of their Chinese friends, and the Sunday school room was specially decorated in their honor. Each one of the scholars had his share in the program of the evening, some singing and some giving recitations, and the exercises were of the most interesting description. Dr. Hugh Johnson, pastor of the church, delivered an address, in which he attack- ed the provisions of the Geary law, after which a handsome supper was served, which was greatly enjoyed by the scholars. eaarisecirts 2 ei BU to Declare a Lien. William W. Wright has filed a bill tn equity against Samuel Craig and others to declare a len of $234.57 on part of sub lot 1, section 4, Barry Farm, and for the sale thereof. Both the method and results when Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant pont nein Sethi We a promptly on the eys, aging ee tem ti » di col - aches and fovers and cures habitual coustipation, Syrup of Figs is the only remedy of its kind ever pro- duced, pleasing to the taste and ac- ceptable to the stomach, prompt in its action and truly nae 1 in ite effects, pre, only from the most healthy and agreeable substances, its many excellent qualities commend it dovallyand player ciads|tetthe Taek popular remedy known. ‘yrup. of fin is for sale in 50c and $1 bottles by all leading drug- gists. Any reliable ist who may not have it on hand will pro- cure it promptly for any one who wishes to try it. Do not accept any substi ute. CAL'FORNIA FIG SYRUP CO SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, LOU *VILLE, KY. NEW YORK. N.Y. Don’t You Hear Them Bells? XMAS —1ts near. Prepare for the joyous season, Bring aappiness to yourselves by making others happy. See to it that the extravagant expectations and brilliant anticipations of . THE JUVENILE WORLD are—in a measure—realized. CE RISTMAS DAY —ts—emphatically— CHILDREN'S DAY. —Therefore contribute to the happiness of the chil- Gren to the extent of your means andresources. You thereby “cast your bread upon the waters,” whieh—if your life 1s prolopged—will surely return unto you. “ONCE A MAN—TWICE A CHILD." Give of your substance freely; do not hoard your gold with miserly avarice for the sordid pleasuve of handling the glittering coin and gloating over the possession of it; and then “Old, and worn, and withered, to creep O'er the bridge of gold to a grave and weep.” Soften your heart, unloose your purse strings, bring the bright-eyed, curly-baired, laughing, lov- ing, rollicking boys, full of mirth and mischief, to cur establishment, take them into our Juvenile Department on the second floor. Let their eyes rove over the bright, beautiful, and brilliant array of Juvenile Suits see the happiness depicted on their countenances, hear their merry, rippling laughter, Hsten to their cheery volces, as they hurry and skurry from one counter to another, choosing this, that, and the other suit, until, thoroughly confused and ‘exhausted, they .cturn panting to inamma,papa, grandmamma, grandpapa, auntie, or uncle, with the childish im cerrogatory: “Which do you like best?” ‘This is what we call— CHRISTMAS SHOPEING MADE PLEASANT. For your information, we want to say, with post- «ive emphasis om each and every word, that our Juvenile Suit Department 18 TODAY THE PEER OF ANY OTHER IN THIS COUNTRY. Go into every other store; look the stocks over carefully, but DO NOT BUY before coming here. Men's Overcoats—$5.W, $6.75, $7.50, $10, upward, Men's Suits—§9.75, $10, upward. Boys’ Suits—Long’ Pants—$2.50, $3.50, $4.50, up- ward. Boys’ Sults—Short Pants—$1.50, $2, $2.75, $8, up- ward. : Boys’ Overcoats—§2, $2.50, $3, upward. Victor E. Adler's 10 Per Cent Clothing House, 927 and 929 7th st. n.w., corner Massachusetts avenue, Strictly One Price. Open evenings until after the holidays, 07-1004 PT AMARA AAA aed Canes and Umbrellas. Wo have the largest apd richest Mae of Solid Silver Mounted Umbrel- ‘nd Canes, suitable for Xmas resents, in the city. The designs ALL new and exquisite—made 3 Silk Umbrellas, $4 to $18.. G7INITIALS ENGRAVED FREE. Umbrellas and Canes, unmounted, james FURRIERS, 417-284 1201 PENN. AVE. N.W. every package o! Washing Powder before you buy it. Absolutely Pure THE OLD RELIABLE Sweet Caporal Cigarette Has stood the Test of Time. MORF SOLD THAN ALL OTHER 411-t,t.s BRANDS COMBINED. MR. L. ELLSWORTH, Member of Metropolitan Police. HIS STORY AS TO HOW HE WAS AND HOW HE IS NOW. Mr. L. Ellsworth, who has been on the Police Force for 8 years or more, and who resides at No. 1228 Duncan street n.e., tells the story of how seriously catarrh affected him: or 8 years ago, principally by clearing the throat and a sensation of dropping in my throat. It kept growing worse, and every fall I would have a pain in my head, which would last day and night for @ month, The worst trouble came on in one night, I woke up in the night, up entirely. I had a great deal of pain then, and I got so that I could not sleep more than an hour at a time; my appetite was poor, and I was get- ting thin and getting weak, and trembled upon slight exertion. There was considerable Gdor to the discharges from my nose, and every time I blow my nose @ pain would shoot up over my eyes, which was so severe that it would make me dizzy. I was in such a condition that if I could not get relief I would have to resign from the force. But I did get relief. I went to Dr. Jordas; he said my nose was in a wery bad con- dition; that the disease had even involved the bone, and quite a plece was already dead, which greatly aggravated the trouble. ‘This he removed without pain, and from that day I began to improve. I bave gained in flesh and strength, my appetite ts good. I sleep splendidly. My nose is free to breathe through, and J feel that I owe more tham I can ever give in praises of Dr. Jordan, Dr. C. M. JORDAN, ‘A graduate of the medical department of the University of the City of New York, 1471 F st. o.w. Specialties—Discases of the Nose, Throat, Lungy and Ea r. CONSULTATION FREB. 2to4 pm, 6 to 8 d15-sdetu2t Office hours—9 to 11 a. p.m. Sundays, 3 to 12 m. DEAFNESS r. GEORGE WILSON, the inventor of the Wil- Comm Dse T son. ND 21, from 9 . to 5 pan, where these Drums can’ be soem. and obtained. Deafness and bead noise RELIEVE INSTANTLY. They can be wern with comfort day and night, and « when in the ears. No wire or string at No charge for consultation and exam! HOME OF WILSON FAR DRUM COMPANY, JCISVILL KY. 412,13,14,15, ot 1D COMFORT. ase Ps You musthavee Marks Adjusts able Reclining Chair. It is the best 11 intereste know, more Bend fe Tiatpated Catat Call and See it or Send for Tllustrated Catalogue, dB SOS EETEFER, 415-6t 417 11th n.w., bet. Pa. ave. & B Get the Best. THE CONCORD HARNESS, LUTZ & BRO., 407 Penn. ave., adjoining National Hotel, Horse Blankets and Lap Robes at low prices, eclé