Evening Star Newspaper, December 16, 1895, Page 8

THE EVENING STAR, MONDAY, -DECEMBER 16, 1895—SIXTEEN PAGES. AND SONS, : * MOSES F st Storage Warehouse, Corner Eleventh. 22d near M. The bigwest Price- cutting Event Our Carpet Dept. Has Ever Known Is in progress now. The Christ- mas trade is affecting the Carpet traie-—and to force it we're going to close out $20,000 worth of Car- pets at the greatest sacrifice we've ever indulged in. In spite of the fact that prices have been so great- ly reduced, the terms of buying will be better than ever—O} FOURTH CASH and the balance when the carpets are laid. If you want them kept for six months we'll lay them aside for you with-. out any charge for storage. Rug Sale Began today, to last till Christmas. Japanese Jute Rugs. 1,0 -Buge of the cholrest patterns and colovings In the sate—excelleat imi- tations of the orfental-rngs. 1g feet by B feet... 2 feet 2 in. by 4 feet 6 in fect 6 in by 5 fect. 3 foot by 6 fee 4 fect. by 7% feet. 3 yan $13.25. our famous Russia Tofgs in bargain prices. ‘The best 1 foot 4 In. 1 foot 9 in, Ain: syneare. 6 im. by & foot $2.00 China Sheep bone $1.05. now ees in o gant Fur Hngsiec ory shown ‘Think of Fur Rug: Clearance Sale of Kensington Art Squares. We popular at ¢ They're rn rain carpet, with border and ea weren in bleed without a Many are in the same palteras and s the ‘Tapestry Brussels and Body ls Carpets. Extra Heavy Quality Art Squares Regu- larly. stv Quality All-wool Squares 3 2x3 yds. $4.00 $5.00 $6.00 $7.00 $8.00, $9.00 $10.00 $11.00 $12.00 $13.00 315.00 It $20.00 / Make Your ‘Xmas Gifts With FLOR ‘TINE OR- RIS More iragrant—and, much more lasting _— than, sachet powder. Exquisitely | i perfumed with violets. 4 Ib. | package—25c. — OGRAMS 5 ~ * 43th and Pa. : H we Deeg Stores, {ith aad Haus, jo 1-2 RAAT OED ‘Are Your Teeth } (Free From Aches?) Monet wisely to allow ne your tee Skilled. p extraction ‘Evans Dental Parlors, brary Penna. Ave. N. W. del bot at Cold, Bleak DaysWiil Come. Ger 8. B'SkXIdN @ SON'S -Latrobes, Furnaces and Ranges. ~ They : Are the Best. Wor sale b; wea gt CHAL, STCVE DEALERS IN ASHINGTON, D. FURS. | Children’s Mufts, Astrakhan Cape 2) ) ; $13.50, Werth $18, e5, 00, ay Starten Bocas COATS. Ripple back, all we {wilor-made’ Suits, Worth $15.00, dalldren’s Clo: 00. Worth $4.50, MARTIN WOLF, 515 1TH ST. N.W. Open evenings until Christmas. “MEZZO TINT” , OVAL PHOTOS., wert $I. Worth $10.00, coo 000 O00. fore Chrlstinas, 000 give you the Whole dozen, 000 fest: O00 extra charge for are © 00 should not be sutisted with your. ti W. H. STALEE, 1107 F ST. Successor to M.B. Brady ante 7. JA 421 9th st, mreseine te ae Buch cay things the Christmas “snow,” embossed Fis paver dolls, serap paper not Woodward * oT POr oth, r1th and F Sts. N. W. === Open Evenings Until Xmas. ——-o——_ Christmas Cards, Booklets, Calendars—-First Floor. —— The Hum of Busy Business Is going on all over the store. basement to sixth floor. practical sorts. The entire with useful, adapted to the times. Purchases held for future delivery. A personal vi: than you ever saw before on 2!1 kinds of goods, espe establishment is one great store house filled sensible and ornamental There's a world of Holiday interest from you lower prices Ily the every-day, it will) show Holiday merchandise at prices Silver Ware, Jewelry, Leather Goods, Umbrellas, Canes, marked free of charge. . Goods boxed or other- Wise made more presentable when practicable. _Locati ons of ‘Holiday Goods. QUTH ST.) pier FLOOR FIRST R—FIRST FLOOR. ase FLOOR FIRST ae (uiTH BOOKLETS— FLOOR. CARDS AND ST FLOOR. sr) | BRIC-A-BRAC—FIRST FLOOR. ++ (ITH ST.) HOUSE! LINENS — SECOND FLOOR (TH ST.) APROD .(0TH ST.) DOLLS- THIRD FLOOR. -(F ST.) SMALL ‘TOYS—THIRD FLOOR -F ST.) LARGE TOY IRD FLOOR. -Q0TH ST.) ) PICTURES—THIRD FLOOR .QOTH ST.) ART FURNITURE— FOUR (OTHE ST.) ORIENTAL GOODS— FOURTH FLOOR. .OTH ST.) CHINA WARE—FIFTH FLOOR -(QOTH ST.) » CLOCKS FIFTH FLOOR.(10TH ST.) (OTH ITH ST.) ST.) s PTH FLOOR. FIFTH FLOOR. Paris, London and o J ° 9 Vienna Novelties Dainty and Exclusive One-of-a-kind Things, Imported Especially for Holiday Gifts. We selected personally in Europe last “summer—in numerous in- stances had made according to our own ideas—thousands of novelties for Holiday Gifts—appropriate, pretty, unique things, in which utility and beauty are happily blended—myriads of kinds and shapes, yet only a couple or so of any style. Choice bits that must be selected now or lost. You'll not find ; a duplicate anywhere in Washington—they are ours alone. They include in part: NOVELTIES IN INKSTAN 38, BLOTTERS, STAMP BOXES, CANDLESTICKS, BONBO} MENTS, 1vORY (ist floor... Women’s Neck Fixings. Pretty and useful articles—full of The latest novelty is Collar—a_ pretty conceit Pink, b maize and bl * $1.25 Feather Bow 36 luches lo soft Inster. Exch $4.00 and $6.00 | F niffon Huff's, with long chiffon ends. Very | dainty. 2.2 NEATLY BOXED IE (lst floor. Sterling Silver Xmas Gifts. Every article guaranteed nine hun- dred and twenty-five thousandths fine. We'll engrave them free. ‘Thimbles, each. Nail Files, each. Hat Pins, each. Emeries, each. Salve Boxes, Combs, each. Pocket Photo Frames, cabinet size, each Hair Brushes, each Muctlage Bottles, e. BUl Files, eart. - Sule Combs, pe palace: Neektie Chis) Lorgnette eee eac! Pen Holders, each. Shoe Hooks, cach. . ‘ail Files, each. Nall Polishers, each. Solid Gold Xmas Gifts. Guaranteed. Baby Pins, each. Collar Buttons, eac! Hat Pins, each. Studs, 3 In a set, per set Cuff Buttons, per pair. . Neck Chalo, heart pendant, ene Baby Buttons, Wasik Gesociens Cash: Searf Pins, each (1st tloor. -$1.00 to Women’s Stylish Furs For Holiday Gifts. Black Astrakhan Capes, 30 inches long, satin ine, high storm collar. Each $15.00 Black French Cot high storm coilar. ch. French Seal es, full 30 inches long, satin lining, genuine marten collar and e ayy e down Children’s. Holiday Furs. Dainty and pretty little Fur sets—- Muff and Scarf to match—Imitation Ermine, imitation Beaver, Angora, Tiger Hair, ete., at a little over half the usual prices. Children’s Coney Muffs, gray, white and spotted, satin lined Usually $1.00. Each. Children’s Angora Sets, searf aoa new shaped pocket muff and purse, combined. Per set. ..$2.50 Children’s Imitation Ermine Sets, stylish ‘pocket muff and scarf to match. Per set... trim- ts—combina- Wf, purse and scarf. Per set. += -$2.00 "s White and Black Thibet Combination ch J muff and searf—dainty ribbon Sets. Childre Mouttion ets—pink, gray, buff. Very stylish. Per set. White Angora Fringe. Per yard (3d floor Toilet Articles. W. & L. Triple Extract, all odors. Five sizes. . 25c. to $1.68 W. & L. Triple Waters, all odors. ‘Three sizes. - 25 to 96e. W. & L. Cologne. Three sites. 8c. to $1.00 W. & L. Violet Water. Two sizes... .35 and Tle. Feerle Faprit des Violettes, finest of imported ex- Te. s and Boxes of Perfume for chil- asd hands. ‘Per boitle (ist floor... -Mith st. building.) Dainty Gifts For-the Baby At soc. Apiece. Cozy, comfortable wear things for cold weather. Useful gift articles and very low priced. Cambric Long Dresses, emb'l'y trimmed, e: Canbric Long Skirts, tucked, each. Hand-knit Sacques, Hand-knit Bootes, Hand-kalt Drawer Leggiva, white or black, pr. Hand-embzoidered Bibs, cach® Bmbroidered Silk Caps, each. White Cashmere Shirts, each. (2d floor: Decorative Scarfs and Table Covers In unique and tasteful styles, suit-| 5 able for Holiday Gifts. Japanese and Chinese Mantel and Piano Scarfs, sil and satin, gold embroidered. Each, $1.50 to $14.00 Embrofdered Silk Tabie Covers, each...$1.50 up- Silk Damask Mantel and Pinno Searts, each.$4. Table Covers to match, each.. $3.25 Tapestry and Velour Table Covers, all sizes, cl Te. to $15.00 best quality, all sizes, 400, to $4. 1th st. bldg.) Women’s and Children’s Knitted Underwear Lowered in Price. Merino, Wool and Balbriggan Vests and Egyptian Combination Suits, seasonable weights, with 25¢. to 50c. clipped from the prices. Children’s White Merino Vests, sizes 28, 30, 22 ed from 60, 65, 70 and Je. each Reduced from $1.00 each te Women's Merino Combination natural color. Reduced from $: Te. its, white and 25 and Women's White and ino Comb- nation Sufts, $1.50 ptian Balbriggan Combination Suita, heted edge down front. Reduced each to. from $1 (1st floor. Women’s Black Swiss Ribbed Undergarments. We have a complete line in silk and wool, lisle and wool Vests, Pants and Tights, ranging in price from 5 | $1.00 to $3.25 per garment. (1st floor. Dinner Sets For Holiday Gifts. More than two hundred sets pur- chased under conditions that allow us to sell them at much less than their value. The following deserve especial notice: English China Dinner Sets, pattern, fine blue with gilt edge. Per set. $9.95 ‘This set consists of 12 Diuner Plates, 12 Tea Plates, 12 Pie Plates, 12 Sance Plates, 12 Individ- ual Butters, 12 Tea Cups and Saucers, 2 Covered Vegetable Dishes, 1 Uncovered Vegetable Dish, 1 ten-loch Platter, 1 twelve-inch Platter, 1 Sugar Bowl, 1 Cream Pitcher, 1 Bowl, 1 Covered Butter Dish, 1 Sauce Boat, 1 Pickle Disb. Also sold separately, so that breken pleces can be repliced and other pieces added when desired. English China Dinner Sets, 112 pieces, new shape, aeat floral decoration, in green, with gold trim- mings. Per set. o. «$13.50 This set consists of Dinnet lates, 12 Break- fast Plates, 12 Tea Plates, 12 Soup Plates, 12 Sauce Plates, 12 Individual Butters, 12 Tea Cups and Sauce ered Vegetable Dishes, 1 Un- covered Vegetable Dish, 1 Sauce Boat, 1 Pickle 1 Sugar Bowl, 1 Cream Pitcher, 1 Bowl, 1 inch Platter, 1 fourteen-inch Platter and, 1 Covered butter Dish. Carisbad Chima Dinner Sets, 102 pteces, pretty shape, dainty decorations, in purple fuschias, with embowed and gilt trimmings. Per set. ‘This set consists of 12 Dinner Plates, Plates, 12 Soup Plstes, 12 Sauce Plates, dividual Butters, 12 Yea Cups and Saucers, 1 Soup Tureen, 2 Covered Vegetable Dishes, 1 Encovered Vegetable Dish, 1 Sauce Tureen, 1 Covered Butter Disb, 1 ten-inch Platter, 1 twelv Platter, 1 sixteen-inch Platter, 1 Salad Bowl, 1 Pickle Dish. (th floor. loth st. bldg.) 100 pieces, olive art order decoration, Woodward « & I Lothrop. Gifts! En glish Gut- lery Reduced. bi -That importation of Fine = Carvi ing Sets received from El- * * liott of Sheffield, England, is * going with a rush. As we told you before, they came a little too late, and so we have reduced the prices in order to quicken * buying and to sell most of them before Christmas day. Shown in the fashionable “STAG HANDLES” and “SCIME- TER" blades. Two pieces to a They are selling like this: All $2.00 Sets, $1.25. Ail $3.50 Sets, $2.50. All $5.00 Sets, $3.50. a # * ex ‘ * * * * * a * * * * cf * * x = set. * * Every set of them guaranteed * * best English steel. Money back * * if you are not Cath 6 knives & ork for $1.00. - * We are driving out some * * beautiful sets of Table Cutlery * * (six knives and forks to a set)-at * * $1. Precisely 50 cents below * * their real value. If you want to * pay more money than that, we * can give you more money’s * worth. The $1 sets are guar- * anteed the same as the higher * * priced ones—money back if you * Oe want it. 75c.&$1 penknives|-~ at 25 & 50c. We sectired a lot of 300 Fine Steel 2 and 4-bladed Penknives, each in a‘ s¢parate box, at a great sacrifice. They were made to job, at $6 and $9 a dozen and regularly retail at 75¢. and $1. as follows: 2-bladed Knives at 25¢. 4-bladed Knives at 50c. $1.50Silverhandled penknives, 74¢. * (925-1000) pure silver handles, electric temperéd steel blades, guaranteed perfect or money re- funded. Only 74¢—just half the jeweler’s price. Call belis for the table, 25c. to $1.00. PS: * * * * ee . Don’t forget that we are still selling the —best felt weather strips at 2c. foot. —furnace scoops made especial- ly to go through furnace door easily, at 50c. * —and good coal hods as low as 19¢. CHESLEY AND CO., DOUBLE STORES, 1004 F St. and 522 10th St. Just Rec'd New Lot}: Holiday Presents in Sterling Silver. SBE OTE THE SPECIAL PRICES: STERLING —SILV! “CURE SEI eee KH RH * * * * x * * Ba ANE: STERLING SILVER SHOE HORN...... $1.00 «A g1.00 g1.50 VER RSIVES 1.25 ILVER GLOVE BuTTONERS 40€. 40C. STERLING SILVER NAIL FILES....... SOLID GOLD LINK BUTTON Ml. Goldsmith Son, Jewelers; 911 Pa. Ave. d16-40d fe ae, ‘Coke makes a hot fire —It is ceonomical fuel, fo: it lasts longer then coal. Very quick to, ignite, and contains neither dirt nor clinkers, 40 bu. (uncri shed), $2.90, 40 bu. (crushed), $3.70, Dclivered to any part of city. WASHINGTON GASLIGHT CO., 3 19TH ST., or Wm. J. Zeh, 926 N St. "Phone 476. Seen) ww SEO Established 18961. Franklin & Co. 1227—Opticians—Pa. Ave. Complete line of Fine Opera Glasses, Field slasses, and Eyeglasses, ‘and a general’ line of OPTICAL Goods, Ocullats? prescriptions promptly and accurately filled. Remove to 1203 F St. January 18. ocl8-3m,14 We will close them out For Throat And Lung Troubles, Take YER’S Cherry Pectoral Received Highest Awards At World’s Fair. When in Doubt, ask for Ayer's Pills. IF THE BABY IS CUTTING TEETH BE SURE and use chat old and well-tried remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, for children teething. It soothes the child, softens the gum, allays all Rain, cures pind colfe and ia the Dest ‘remedy for Ciarrhoe Wilmarth & Eamonston, Open evenings until X Ideal gifts NEWS FROM THE STORES. Points of Interest for Those Engaged in Christmas Shopping. A sure guide for the Christmas shoppers in these last few days of preparation for the great festival may be found in the ad- vertising columns of The Star. In addi- tion to what has already been printed, some additional notes are given below about the stores and what they contain: This is the day of specialties, and no- where in the large category of ailments that affect the body are they more neces- sary than in dentistry. The United States Dental Association, corner 7th and D nerthwest, has a plan which at once com- mends itself to those who have any work to be done on the teeth. Specialists in each branch are provided, and the cost !s moder- ate. Estim: re furnished gratis on the work nec Candy is one of Christmas. James H. street, has the best candy at ali price only asks an inspection of his goods before purchasing. He also has a large supply of genuine home-i ide mircemeat and fruit cake. Fine wines and liquors are constant- ly on hand. The New York Biscuit Company has a Washington branca at 616 E street north- west, where It supplies those who desire its famous London cream craekers. They are just the thing for lunch, and contain no deleterious substances, which render them wholesome. Once tried, these creckers are always preferred. It does not follow because a grocery store is fitted up with all modern con- veniences and carries. an extensive stock that the prevalent prices there are exorbi- tant. The reverse of this proposition is mest always the case, at least it is so with G. G. Cornwell, 1412 and 1414 Pennsylvania the necessary adjuncts for ~gifts that appeal to a refined, cultivated taste, and embody beau- ty and usefulness in the highest de- gree. Don't think that you can beat our prices elsewhere. ‘The store Is brintfal of sugzestions: Austrian Glass Vases, gold deco- rations, at 35, 65, S5c., $1 and up to $4.50. Haviland Chocolate Pots, in the newest shapes and decorations, from $1.50 up to $3.00. Haviland China Hot Cake Plates, $1.25 to §3.25. Haviland Sandwich Sets, S5e. to $1.00. Odd shape Haviland Dishes, for Bonbons, Olives, Ice Relishes, &c., from 45c. to $1.00. Dresden Clocks, $8.25. Delft Ware Clocks, $2.75. Largest assortment in the city and positively the lowest prices for Nickel-plated and Copper Chaf- ing Dishes, Prices start at $1.75 and run up to $6.75 with easy ste] Nickel-plated — Aleohol $2.00 each. Brass, Copper and Silver-plited S-o'clock Tea Kettles $1.59 up to $14.00. ILMARTH & EDMONSTON, Crockery,&c., 1205 Pa.Ave. Re Nee eee eee Flagons, We've Started a ) ene Dep’t \ * * in our store, and have selected as hand- * * some (and a good deal more wholesome) ff assortment of confections as you'll, fud —~ pledge our word for. GF All the good things in the way of _ holidays are now In. 1101 1210 F St SEE ane) wae prompt attenth . BARKER, Have the house well heated during holidays, + If your heating apparatus ix out of” “fx"" 2 we'll put it “to rights’’—quickly and thor- oughly: Small charges and expert Work as- sured. Or, if a new latrobe, range or furnace is needed—we have a goodly variety. for you to choose from. Gas laters and Oil Stoves—plenty of them bere—reliable snd low- °° priced. P 387. Robt. M. Harrover,no pranches, 438 9th 16-144 — SS TOT EET the next time you entertain. | They're popular now—and so enjoyable. Welvel everything you’ could wish—for your menu—all the Sonable. And the fin uw Gor. 17th 9 & K Sis, dle16-20e0 fiandsome ‘Niackintoshes « i For Xmas Gift Giving —Alike appreciated by a lady or gentleman. Their growing pop- =: ularity for wet weather wear makes them at once sensible and suitable as a present. The hand- somest styles, the finest qualities, largest variety and most reason- ble prices distinguish our stock from all others in town. -avel Goodyear Rubber Co., ey Pa. ave de16- 20a "1 = 3 * ‘The seeker after things for curiktiias ime giving will find plenty of helpful suggestions for appropriate presents HERE. Lorgnettes Chatelaine Cases, Opera Glasses—in pearl a various other style mountings. AS a gift the older folks—nothing is me than a pair of Ds lasses. Prices all thronghout kind you'll declare satisfactory. Claflin Optical Co., 907 F St. di6-14d. Before the Holidays Begin You'd better send us all those Sofled Gowns and Gloves to be cleaned. We'll make them good as new. Make them fresh and bright. Wagon culls. Anton Fischer, 9e6 G St. MATCHLESS PROCESS DYEING AND CLEAN! de16-10d Holmes’ Wholesome Home-made Fruit Cake, ‘The best materials—the purest butter, bi ‘and new, thoroughly fruit Iend to our cukes is not to be du your Xmas cake 25¢. toniny by pes Prompt de- @ pound, a red. Hoh LANDOVER MARKET, Ist and E | 14-1 Go to Siccardi, Bargains in Hair. Genuine, bona fide bargain prices are prevail. tog just bow, And you can select from the finest stock of Hair and Toilet Goods ever shown in Washington. qi rith St., ocl2-Omi4 Takes Out Wrinkles! —removes blackheads—cures pimples and red- ness—makes skin white and soft. That's why you shdnid use BRIGHTWELL'S COMPLEXIO) CREA . box. C7 Samples free. Evans’ Drug Store, 938 F St., Wholesale and Retail. al4-8d No Christmas and New Year's table shon!d be without a bottle of Dr. Siegert’s Angostura Bitters, the world-renowned arpetizer of exquisite flavor. Beware of counterfelts! Next Palats Royal— Formerly 1224 B'way, N.Y. 25e. From Judy. “"Ow much “T’ve got ‘ightpence—let’s run a bloomin’ winkle syn‘icate!” avenue northwest. He sells the best at the lowest prices, and exhibits a stock to select from that is extensive. Just at this time he is making a spectalty of Mountain buck- wheat and real Vermont maple sirup. He also has a large supply of West Virginia white clover honey at 20 cents per pound. There's nov present more acceptable to a woman than a nice piece of fur, and when the pfevalling prices are reduced one-half an opportunity is offered of obtaining a nice garment or mvff for a small figure. The Saks Fur Company, at the corner of 18th and G streets, is offering special in- ducements in furs, and those who contem- plate buying should inspect the stock. Few presents please children more than a well-illustrated story book, end nothing ts more acceptable to older persons than a good book. Both are equal In importance as Christmas preserts, and Ballantyne of 428 7th street has a stock mammoth in pro- portions to please all tastes. Then, again, he is show!ng a large assortment of dainty devotional works, in pretty and substantial bindings, that are marvels for cheapness. Prices range from 5 cents upward. If sta- tlonery and engraving are needed he is just the one to supply it for you at reason- able prices for artistic work. A big opportunity is offered by S. Heller ef 720 Tth street northwest to those who require long hair switches. There are bar- gains offered in every grade, and investiga- tion will demonstrate how cheaply natural false hair can be purchased. Mr. Heller also makes a specialty of hair dressing and shampooing, and sells “Curletts,” which is eS eeautees to pnt a curl in the straighiest hair. These are the times when the purchasers are scouring the city for bargains. The holiday season means the purchase of nu- merous presents,. and to those who have moderate incomes prices are the main con- sideration. F. H. Cole of 409 7th street is advertising the greatest bargains in jew- elry, and will sell you as a leader a genuine diamond ring for $. His other prices ar2 equally as low. Think of a sterling silver-topped cut glass salt and pepper castor for 63 cents. These gocds have never been sold less than $1.25, but at this time Everett, the jeweler of 1225 F street northwest, is selling them at 6 cents. He has about ten dozen left, and they are going like hot cakés. Besides you will find a complete assortment of silver- ware end jewelry for the holiday trade. If you need a preity table cover, a doily, or a suitable present for your best fellow in the fancy goods line, and have not the time to makes it, drop in and see the fine assort- ment of -lecorative urt at S07 Vermont avenue. There are hundreds of gifts there that are most acceptable, at reasonable Prices. Holmes’ delicious home-made pies at 20 cents each may be obtained at Holmes’ Landover market, Ist and E streets. These pies have already made a reputation for themselves. They are “just like mother’s pies," made of the very best materials, and baked in a home oven. Send a postal and you will be supplied. If during the social season a carriage is required for a reception, a tea or any pur- pcse try Downey, who is “mine host” of the only “hotel for horses” in the city. His place is located from 1622 to 1628 L. street northwest, and-his prices are reason- able. Henry Franc & Son, at the corner of 7th and D streets northwest, have added a novel feature in their glove-selling department. All gloves are made to fit the hand at their risk, and if, after Wearing them, they rip, why,take them back and have them repair- ed free. A specialty is made of a $1 kid glove with this guarantee. The firm has a large and well-selected assortment of gentle- men’s furnishing goods of all kinds. Rob dentistry of pain, and all horrors of the dentist's chair vanish. The Evans’ Den- tal Parlors make a specialty of relieving all suffering by a painless method, and, with the assistance of expert operators, g.arantee to extract an aching tooth with- out pain. For such an operation a charge of 50 cents is made, and in all other branches requiring the skilled services of a practical surgeon dentist like reasonable fees are asked. 1217 Pennsylvania avenue ncrthwest ts the address of the dental parlors. There is probably no house in the city better known to -the buying public and housekeepers generally than Johnston’: , 7th street nerthwest. Nothing is done by halves at Johnston's, and his preparations for Christmas have been conducted on an elaborate scale. The Christmas nuts and fruits are now on hand; tons of every kind, and claimed to be the greatest supply and finest quality ever shown. Among the per- manent features that meet with a ready sale are the Lily best patent flour, the best oats, baby brand condensed milk and Hol- land Java and Mocha coffee. In a few days Christmas will be here and then it will be too late to prepare for that most important feature of the occasion— dinner. It would be wise to stock up now, and no better place can be found for just such stuffs as will be needed to make the feast enjoyabie than the establishment of Reeves, Poole Co., cash grocers, 1200 F street northw: In addition to a full line of large selected English walnuts, filberts, pecans and almonds, there are offered at this store, at unusually low prices, potatoes, raisins, citron, figs, mince meat, currants, maple syrup and whisky. It will be profitable for Christmas shop- pers on F street to look in upon S. Desio, the manufacturing jeweler. His store is 1012, and in the window Is a special displa, which is alone well worth a visit. Mr. Desio says his stock is so complete that he can sell a diamond from one dollar to $1,000, and there are also thousands of sterling articles from 25 cents up. Special bargains are now being offered at Desio’s, who has earned a widespread reputation for carrying a su- perior stock at bottem prices. Dainty shoes for Christmas. Make some- body's feet comfortable by presenting him or her with a pair of Wilson's true comfort shoes at $3.50, or have their feet measured for a pair of guaranteed to fit made-to-order shoes at prices that also fit. Shoes are al- ways acceptable to relatives and near friends, while slippers may be presented to those not so intimate, with a certainty of being welcome. Wilson's, #20 F street, is too well known to require extended men- tion. By getting measured right now a new suit will be made for you in time for Christmas by Mertz and Mertz, 06 F street nort west, the enterprising tailors who recently revolutionized to a degree the business of custom tailoring in this city. The firm has been saying much recently of certain suitings from Huddersfield, England, and strong claims for pre-eminence have been made for the purchase, Every word of the claims are now reaffirmed, and Mertz and Mertz, “with pride and confidence,” ask an inspection and comparison, adding that it is the award of the customer and not the claims ef the firm which d les the rank and worth of the goods. In order to look young and spruce Christ- mas day, as well as other times, nothing could be better worth a trial than a bottle of Nattan’s Crystal Discovery, guaranteed to return gray or faded hair to its natural color in three to ten days, and it positively not a dye. The Koib pharmacy, th stre northwest, is the sole agent the disco ery. Scorrs Emulsion The cream of purest Norwegian cod-liver oil, with hypophosphites, adapted to the © weakest digestion. —Almost as palatable as milk. Two Sizes—S0 cents and $1.00 SCOTT & elas sort York AMUSEMENTS. Princeton Glee Club.—The concerts of the Princeton Glee, Banjo and Mandolin Clubs in this city are always quite an event in social and musical circles, but the concert at Metzerott Hall this evening promises to surpass all other's in brilliancy, All three clubs are larger this year than ever before and are said to be even better trained ard richer in soloists. The program Is a most attractive one. full of glees and college songs that are sure to appeal to the hearts of the alumni of the college of New Jer- sey. Elaborate preparations have been made for the entertainment of the young men during their brief stay in town, for the coming of a big crowd of Princeton men always creates a flutterdn the hearts of society’s buds. The tour this year is through the south and the clubs are trav- eling by special train in handsome style. The advance sale of tickets for the Wash- ington concert has been unusually heavy and gives promise of a: large and enthu- silastic crowd this evening. Children’s Hospitsl.—Tomorréw afternoon at the Natioral Theater there will be a per- formarce by the students of the New Ne- tional Theater School of Acting for the benefit of the Children’s Hospital. There will be a double eau ag Pelt “My Wife's Dentist” and 8. theres romantic drama, “Broken. yes. |i the. members of the cast are of the School of Acting, and the entire performance will be under the direction of Mr. Percy Winter, the instruc- tor of the school It is said that these stu- dents have been diligently coached and will acquit themselves creditably ‘in the parts that have been assigned them. The object for which the perforrsance“is given is one that appeals strongly to the benevolent, and all the seats in ‘the* house should be rapidly disposed of. Congregational Church.—The first of the series of Bischoff coneerts fer this season will take place tonight at the Congrega- tional Church. The program will include the choir of the church of sixty voices, with Mrs. Hattie Meads Smith; soprano; Miss Florence MeNelly, contralto; Mr. Douglas G. Miller, tencr, and Mr. Elphonzo Youngs, jr., bass, as soloists. Dr. Bischoff will play the organ, and Miss Zue Brockett will be the recitationist. The Choral Society.—Tomorrow night the Choral Society will present Handel's grand The Messiah,” at Convention Hall. The soloists will be Miss Charlotte Maconda, Miss Ruth Thompson, contralto; Towne, tenor, and Dr. Carl Dufft, new Washington Symphony Or- sembled by Mr. Herman Rake- urnish the accompaniment, and the entire performance will be under the direction of Dr. H. C. Sherman, the con- ductor of the society. The annual presenta- tion of this oratorio by the Choral Society has heretofore been well patronized, and although the date is somewhat earlier than usual this year, the performance will be fully as good, musically, as ever, and should be successful financially. Seats are now on sale at Ellis’ music store. Boston Symphony’ Or -hestra.--Tomorrow right the Boston Symphony Orchestra will give its second concert this season at Metzerott Music Hall. This populur or- ganization has a hold upon this community that no other body of musicians possesses, and each year the desire of the people here to hear its excelient work grows stronger. Nearly the entire house ts sold out for the season, but there are some seats lett for disposal, which may be obtained at Met- zerott’s music store. Interest attaches to this concert in the fact that the soloist is Mr. Franz Ondricek, the Bohemtan violin- ist, who is said to have created a positive furore in New York. The program will in clude Branm’s Symphony No. Bouch’t Concerto, for the violin; Handel's “Largo, Mozart's “Turkish March” and Richard Strauss’ preludes to acts one and two of “Gunthan.” Legion of Loyal Women.—The entertain- ment to be given by the Legion of Loyal Women at the National Rifles’-Hal tomor- row night promises to be an extremely en- joyable affair. There will be a concert, consisting of songs of the olden times, dancing, ancient and modern, and refresh- ments. Col. Ingersoli's Lecture.—Col. Robert G. Ingersoll delivered one of his characteris- tic lectures at the National Theater last evening before a large audience, who greet- ed both himself and his views with en- thusiastic applause. His subject was “The Foundation of Faith,” snd his lec- ture was an attempt to prove that there is no such thing as a rational foundation for faith, Th AFFAIRS Both Sides of Li About 1:15 o’clock yesterday Allen Dor- sey, colored, fifty-three years old, died suddenly while at the home of Samuel Jchnson, 21 Dumbarton avenue. Dr. Crusor, who was summoned as soon as the man exhibited symptoms of illness, ar- rived too late to administer to him. The bedy was removed to the home of Lucy Dorsey, 1108 26th street northwest, by Undertaker Dabney, Witresses to the death, who will be summoned to the in- quest, are Thornton Rhodes, Rebecca Crampton, Charlotte Brown, Mary Johnsun and Samuel Johnson. Patrick Fitzgerald, residing on New Hampshire avenue, in attempting to mount his wagon last night near the Pennsylva- pia Avenue bridge slipped, fell and broke his leg. He was conveyed to’ the Emer- gency Hospital for treatment. Professor John Hitz, superintendent of the Volta Institute of this place, has been callec to Switzerland by the serious illness of his sister. Mr. Talbot Ogden Pulizzi of Georgetown and Miss Frances L. Mastbrook were mar- _ ried this morning at_10 o'clock, at the resi- dence of Rev. Dr. Greene of the Calvary Baptist Church. The ceremony was a quiet one, only the immediate friends and rela- tives of the contracting parties being pres- ent. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Pullzzi left for New York city, where they will spend their honeymoon. On their ese they will reside at 2803 N street, the home of the groom’s parents. Mr. Jeremiah Sullivan was ‘buried this morning from his late residence, corner 35th and O streets. Services were held at Trinity Church. The mourners at the fu- neral were many. The remains were es- corted by the Hibernian Society, of which deceased was a prominent member. Mr. Sullivan died on Friday afternoon last of a complication of affections. He had been ill for some weeks. Mr. Geo. W. Ray, the M street grocer, had his leg broken at his place of business Saturday afternoon. ———— No Niearaguan Legation. The diplomatic representation of Nicara- gua to the United States has been discon- tinued for the first time in many years, and, as a measure of economy, no lega- n will be maintained at Washington. is action is a matter of surprise to offl- c here, owing to the importance of seme of the questions, notably the canal, in which the United States and Nicaragua are mutually interested. Dr. Guzman has presented his letters of recall to the State Department, and has entered upon the practice of medicine in this city.