Evening Star Newspaper, December 25, 1896, Page 7

‘Special Sale of Dress Goods} for Saturday =-AT== PERRY’S. aaeeeeete “Thank you!” The fullness of your patronage that has attended this holiday season is very gratifying to us. It is en- couraging. It speaks your acknowledgment of the Greater Store’s greatest effort. It stamps indelibly your sympathy with our efforts to raise merchandising to the highest plane. Your sanction is what we have been striving for. Again, we say “thank you”—and add to it a renewal of our pledge to shape our future course along these same lines as in the past—that of offering you only the best values—and asking in return but a fair—honest—right price. We take up the reins again tomorrow—and shall drive a team of bargains—reductions in Colored Goods—and Black Goods. Not trifling cuts on patterns that were slow. But great deep sacrifices on the very best effects in both. he Colored Dress Goods. | Black Dress Goods. Everybody must know that a reduction in our Dress Goods means a reduction of the richest — choicest — most exclusive patterns of the sea- son. We want to work our stock down now—as quickly as possible—and we are going about it boldly and bravely. slosdoeretontondenteceetoate recente ete stent cestentostoedondeeteatonteobeete ts oreoretertoteontotrtettotzeteoattotconeottia nn ioteoatiotnotetiot ot cotetiett A bargain chance among such reliable weaves as make up our Black Goods stock should be the signal for a rush. They are worth literally dollar for dollar what they were marked. The difference is a clear cash saving for you. 45-inch Variegated Mixtures — three styles— Were $1.25—Now $1 a yd. 44-inch Persians—three styles— Were $1.50—Now $1 a yd. 46-inch Silk-and-wool Pointelle—two styles— Were $1.50—Now $1.25 a yd. 45-inch Caniche—twe styles— Were $1.50—Now $1.25 a yd. 44-inch Scroll Patterns—three differ- ent effects— Were $1.50—Now $1.25 a yd. 44-inch Silk-and-wool Damasse—two styles— Were $1.50—Now $1.25 a yd. 46-inch Fancle—a single style left— Was $1.50—Now $1 a yd. 44-inch Poplins—two styles— Were $1.50—Now $1 a yd. 48-inch Caniche—two styles— Were $2—Now $1.50 a yd. 48-inch Frieze Checks—one style— Was $1.50—Now $1 a yd. 45-inch English Mixtures — three styles— $1.50—Now $1.25 a yd. 48-toch Jacquard Canvas — three styles— Were $3—Now $2 a yd. 47-inch Etamine— Was $1.50—Now $1 a yd. 48-inch Granite Cloth— Was 75c.—_Now 59¢. a yd. 46-inch Novelty Cheriot— Was $1.50—Now $1 a yd. 48-Inch Vigoyne Camel's Hair— Was $1.25—Now $1 a yd. S0-inch Tallor Suitings— Were $1.50—Now $1.25 a yd. 47-inch Priestley Wide-wale Chey- fot— Was $1.50—Now $1 a yd. 48-inch Boucle Etamine — Was $2.50—Now $2 a yd. 50-inch Mohair Boucle— Was $2.50—Now $2 a yd. 50-inch Fret ch Diagonals— Was $1.50—Now $1.25 a yd. 47-Inch Tr'cotine Novelties— “Were $3.50—Now $2.75 a yd. 48-inch Canvas Cheviot— Was $1.50—Now $1.25 a yd. ee 53 $Colored Remnants. Black Remnants. Hoatoatontonte You know how we treat short lengths. Always a mov- ing price. If you have use for from one to five yards—for skirt, waist or a combination —you will find among these some of the most exclusive styles. At least a third—and in some cases a half—is saved on the regular cost. Some of these ends run as long as 6$ yards — most enough for a dress. They are the styles that have been most in demand. Worth looking into—because the prices are far below the mark of value. “NINTH AND THE AVENUE.” Established 1840. Telephone 995. 1 Re he eh ee he De ee ea en oe i ae PERRY’S, | Heoeroenerinrit Reber tvtetetteeietrr e S690 680866 ——Glosed all day Christmas ——Store for rent—Fixtures for sale—— “Gerome Desio to retire from business. ‘We OWE ai) Apology —to our patrons. In the summer we prepared for a big fall and winter trade—taid in a large supply of Jewelry Boxes and Jewelry. But you have been too much for us— We acknowledge ourselves beaten. All our Jewelry Boxes are gone and the stock is becoming depleted. How you do enjoy the opportunity of buying best quality Jewelry, etc., at from 20 to 50 per cent under regular This “Retiring Sale” offers you splendid opportun- {tles—tt’a fooilsh to ignore them! Merry Christmas to all our friends. Store closed all prices! Christmas. GOOGOSOS HOOSHGHOGOHSOSHOHOO Mertz and Mertz®|‘GeromeDesio, 1 107 FSt. North Side. S New Era Tailors, e247 3 . = @ 906 F Street. S}WINES _.si a i a ‘Wines — 'To- Soeese ceseees| "Ee Card Cases For Gifts. SUPPRISINGLY LOW PRICES. TO-KALON “gine 6 th St. 7 oe ee t. "Phone 998. $5 Easy Rocking Rockers, $3. This display of Fine Card Cases, Poeketboo Dressing Cases, Traveling Bags, &c., we stake our reputation to be one of the finest “OUT OF THE ever shown in Washington! In ‘Snake Alligator, Lizard, Ele- ORDESARY” Sifted athe wa acinay |? at ani lt of Metco, LUTZ & CO, 497 PA AVE. Shsae oars oe ITZ 497 PA. ms ar rr = ees of 33. wa”, ng ga best Imperial Hair Regenerator. | ‘rhe Houghton ce oo a: Sebted tat New Wack patos Science ings | 2 de26-204, Snake tte | Oremes. Manicuring, Hair | Dsoxe 1415 H ST. N.w. MARLBOROUGH PARLORS: dot 2-12t 1110 G ST. N.W. _THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, 1896—10 PAGES. 00008509S005006600 06: This ts the store where “Your credit is good.” oe AGAIN 3TOMORROW-- 53 to give our army of clerks a good, long-deserved rest. Open for business bright and early Monday morning. We hope this has been a merry Christmas for you. 3HOUSE & HERRMANN 3 SCOPEDEG ID PPOOO ORE LISERAL FURNISHERS, BRPEG OLE GALE BEHSS ‘Winter Weather Isn’t Far Off-= Protect Your Feet. Wear Stacy, Adams & Co.’s Men’s Shoes. They're priced right with all good shoes for men, but they’re far ahead in worthfulness. $4, $5, $6 the prices—box calf, Russia calf, vici kid and enamel —with and without invisible cork soles and bridge cork soles. —tThe best Shoes men wear. Edmonston, 1334 F St. de24-42d All Shoes Shined Free. Oe Eee AEELEIL SER IIE FOODS Established 1874. $100,000 Worth of DIAIIONDS! A quarter century's experience and reputation as the leading Diamond Brokers of the south is behind all we sell you. Never were diamonds so low-priced. We guarantee to you a saving of at least neeees bes 25 per cent. Jacobs Bros., mporters, 1229 Pa. Ave. de24-400, FPP POOOR OOOO OP POE IVF GS VOT OS BOOS $1 ee SHELA OASASEAR LOG Consumption 18 CURABLE. ©. H. ENGLISH, M. D., 1107 G st. aw. I have positively demonstrated that consumption is due to a form of neurasthenia, or otherwise nervous proctration, a depression of the vital pow- e This theory 'hes been tried and verified ag ct by years of experiment, with successful ults. ‘The bacillus of Koch discovered in 1884 the result aid not the cause of the disease. I aim prepared to fully prove the truth of my th by curing any and case in the earlier stage I will positively guarantee to cure every case of pet ar in the primary stages. Letters from persons are on file at 1810 N. Cap. si SCO LW. T J. PICKELLS, 305 EmeLes |. WHEATE, 810 12th ‘st. A. L. ‘CARSON, 1226 6th st. nw.; H. J. STYLES, guest at Hotel Buckingham; G. MERTZ, 906 F st. n.w.; Rev. J. H. HILL, 122 4th st. nw. de8-3m,28 A Beautiful and Useful Christmas Present We have just received a large assortment of Italian and French Tortoise She bs and Pins, in che latest designs, finest stock ever displayed 1D Washington. We are also selling a lot of All Long Human Hair Switches at great bargains. 3.00 Switches reduced to $1.50, 5.00 Switches reduced to $2.50. 8.00 Switches reduced to $5.00, Gray and White Hair reiuced in same preportion. Mme. Siccardi, 11 11th st., next to Pzlais Royal. Private rooms for hairdressing, shamycoing and dyeing. af-20d Homeopathic Remedies. 50c. per bottle. Compound Organ & Tissue Tablets. Order by number. No.1. Mucous Membrane. /16. Piles, Blood and Bleeding. 1. Nerve Exhaustion. ° - 18. Tablets for Colds. 00. Constitutional. . Neuralgia 11. Bilious and Liver. [32° pevruSt und Liver. 12. Rheumatism. 33. Dyspepsia. 12 i 44. Croup Tablets, . Headache. 14. Cough Tablets. 66. Heart Tonic. 15. Kidney Ailments. 88. Painful Menstrual. Homeopathic Pharmacy, 1331 G St. + 0c28-2m, PRESCRIPTION 4387, FOR Rheumatism. The prescription of one of Washington's oldest and most eminent physicians. I< Instantly relieves and permnnently cures RHEUMATISM, NEURAL- GIA, GOUT, SCIATICA, LUMBAGO and all aches and pairs due to URIC ACID polson. It purifies the blood, stimulates and restores the kidneys, im- proves the health and gives tone and vigor to the satire, system. Price, $1 per bottle: trint size, 50c. KOLB PHARMACY, 438 7th at. u.w., cor. B. Pleasant reminder of the season. THERE IS NO PRETTIER CUSTOM THAN SENDING A DAINTY XMAS CARD WITH YOUR GIET: IN THE MOST GRACEFUL WAY. ‘We have a splendid assortment, John C€. Parker, Opposite Patent Office, 617-619 ‘7th st. n.w. Great Reduction In Hair. se sete OS eae Switches, 6.00, formerly 10.50. oy feiss fet Gece te First-class attendants in ‘oatrdvessings b 1S Shy oor “Curlette’” tor retaining curl S. HELLER’S. 9 720 7th Street N.W. say7-208 “Save the Pennies de24-16d ~ cheapness is aod’ is the ‘clcauest foe!’ possible to Sutnisr Uncrushed Coke, 40 bu.. .$2.90 Crushed Coke, 40 bu.....$3.70 ashington Gaslight Co., 413 Ioth St. N. W., Or WM. J. ZEH, 920 20th’st. "Phone 476, del 9-28. THEY EXPRESS YOUR BEST WISHES | ——~_ ee “ \Potatoes, Fresh Woodward *, Lothrop, . loth, 11th and F Sts. N. W. t Closed Friday, Christmas Day. pa: Bes Saturday, Children’s Daly, We shall offef,gome especially good values in Boys’, Girls’ and Little Children’s Dress Requisites, consisting of seasonable goods purchased from overstocked. sHanufacturers very much below former prices, together with very decided: reductions on our regular stock of Boys’ Suits, Over- coats, Shirt Waists”and Girls’ Long Cloaks and Jackets. They are all new and fashionable garments, and with the very low prices should command the attention of parents generally. Boys’ Clothing Department. Boys’ All-Wool Suits, Boys’ All-Wool Suits, Fine Fancy Scotch Cheviots and Navy Blues and | Navy Blue and Black Cloths—small sizes are cut Blacks—some have extra: pants, Sizes 8 to 15 | Reefer style. Sizes 3 to 15 years. years, $2.25 cue suit. $2.98 the sur. Reduced from $3.25 and $4.00. Reduced from $3.75 and $4.50. = SEES **Mothers’ Friend 2 Boys’ All-Wool Pants, Shirt Waists, Fancy Mixtures and Navy Blue; patented waist- Fine Pereales, in good washable colors—pateated band; well made; well fitting. Sizes’3 to 16 years, | W#istband, which can be removed for washing. 75¢. THE Par. | Sizes 5 to 13 years. Regular price, $1.00. 59c. zac. Reduced from 75¢. ° 9 = Girls’ Clothing Department. A table full of fine Winter Gretchens or Long Coats, the season’s very best styles; prettily trimmed with braids; large sailor collar. Sizes 4 to IO years. Reduced to $5.00 & $6.00. Girls’ All-Wool Jackets, ° | Girls’ All-Wool Jackets Fancy Cloth Mixtures; square front; braid trimmed. | Of Fine Imported Persianna Cloth; lined with heavy vary Futyitah EAA cizca changeable taffeta silk; deep flare collar. Ail $5.00 racn. vee $18.50 eacu. Reduced from $7.50. Reduced from $24.00. Girls’ All-Wool Jackets Girls’ All-Wool Jackets = e] = Of Fine Tan Covert Cloth; lined with changeable Of Rough Cheviot and Boucle Cloth: fiy aud box taffet: - . s is front. A very excellent value. All sizes, aisege essere anes ey rama bo trom oan $8.75 acu. $10.00 xacu. Reduced from $10.00. Reduced from $12.50. Girls’ All-Wool Tan Camel’s Hair Reefers, Trimmed with brown braid; Empress back; square front; broad lapels— the best selling style we’ve had this season. All sizes, $7.75 each. Reduced from $10.00. Girls’ Good School Dresses, | Girls’ Henrietta Dresses, ue, and gray, blue and red mixtures. Blouse | Sttictly all wool—nayy, cardinal, pink, blue: s style and one-piece style. Sizes 6 to 14 years, med Witt brald and euibroidered’ ramie, ae? 1m sPEciaL Prick, $2.40. SPECIAL PRICE, $4.50), 3d floor. Infants’ i Ik Children’s Clothing. ale Shoes. Pretty and practical every-day ne- cessities and exquisite imported out- fits selected persoffally in Paris and not obtainable elsewhere. As specially good values for a half dollar we name: Cambric Long Dresses, each. Outing Flannel Wrappers, (iB. Embroidered Silk Caps, ribbon ties, Silk Mitteus, per palr’.cc.rar- Jiand-knit Boetees, per pai tand. zai Knee L ing, black, per pair. Comfortable, well-made footwear, at most reasonable prices. Espe- cially good values are: Bright Dongola Butt. to Ser ale peerre tere: Seine utton Shoes, ext a , Biz Sioa bee S fended sole, patent tip, wee ritton, turn’ sole, ‘pat sizes 6 to 8. Children’s’ Corset Shoo s very soft gren with weak ankles. Sizes 3 to'8. Per pr.$125 & Lothrop. ‘VEAR :NEXT! week of festivity Is ahead of ust s You'll find here the best of everythii : S sccuunt We secre You y . etter, if we do not save you a : =, Covering M BRYAN, s¥% Is essential in this cold : weather. — Notwithstand- : ing the unprecedented rush of Holiday Trade, our assortments of styles and sizes are as complete as ever, Leggins &Overgaiters 0c. Kersey Cloth Over- Balters, Men's and Women's. 29Ce Ladies’ Warm Cloth Leggins, all sizes.. .50c. A TANTALIZING ‘To sit at the table with a hearty appe- tite and have. to refrain from dining as you wish, on account of bad teeth! And then think of what a little trouble it would de to let us put them in order. No pain. Extracting (painless).... 2 A SR Ea reed etd tetied ledh Artificial Teeth (best set). - $8 rattles acs neeaeses GE Evans’ Dental Parlors, Aveo Senet hegins..... 75 Se ee eee: Ladies’ Broadcloth and ee Beat allkwool Jersey Leggins 9 00.57. Geo. WILL PRESENT ¥Y Cork Sole Shoes To. , Every Will keep the feet F, Mut Purchaser both dry and warm. peo aed Men’s Cork Sole Shoes and upward, free of At $2, $3 & $4. Ladies’ Cork Sole Shoes, At $2: Kid Cordovan, $2.50 & $3.00 Child’s Cork Sole Shoes, land-sewed, Kid or Calf, At $1.50, $2 & $3.50 & Co. 418 7th St. N.W. Formerly Ryneal de25-2 charge, one gallon of RYNEAL’S ROYAL SECURITY OIL. This offer good until January 1, * se ye se RS Rs Ba % Ne Re Sa ye ya ag % ne xe sy D2 % + ‘y Holiday Remnants At Cut Prices. Tomorrow Only Infants’ Elderdown Trimmed Satin Bootecs. “= From Bermuda. Hot-house TOMATOES, CUCUMBERS ind MUSHROOMS. «LADY APPLES eo Sea sh, ‘ve ord * holidays. Pres timp Phila. Ca- + PONS. Fine Wild dud ‘Tame Turkeye. Po oe PS See {aes toad 20 RUSSIAN WATER BOTTLES, 9c. Oc. Ladies’, Misses’ and Child's 3 Crochet Worsted Slippers...‘ LOVING CUPS, IN OLD COPPER ey ae AND BRASS. BIW, Tined' $1 Laced aud’ Slippers. O9C. COPIES FROM RUSSIAN DESIGNS IN TEA CADDIES, TRAYS AND COFFEE URNS I: SILVER. J. H. Corning, TILE SHOP;i: 520-522 Wm. Hahn & Co.’s RELIABLE SHOW HOUSES, © 980 and 982 7th at. 1914 and 1916 Pa. ave, 288 Pa. ave. s.0. Sa ale ae ale’ LEGER ESE EGGS eh Serr d de25-tf it C.C. Pursell | ,; Thanks you for The liberal patronage Extended him, and wishes You the very merriest kind of A Christmas. 418 NINTH ST. N.W. THE. WORLD OF SOCIETY Christmas at White House and Cabinet Homes. The Christmas Tree With Twinkl Lights and Dazzling Fruits— Perso Notes, Christmas is the ideal one at the White House. There is a big tree in the library inden with tinsel and twinkling with red, white and blue electric lights, and if there is any vacant space in the large Yoom its limits are so meager as to make but little show in the wonderful collection of gifts, toys, books, etc., which are there displayed and which are intended for the delectatioa and enjoyment of Marion, Esther and Ruth Cleveland. The President and Mrs. Cleve- land distributed yesteriay among all the employes of the house their Christmas gifts Express wagons and private messengers brought enough bundles yesterday and this morning to the White House to start a reasonably sized bazaar. Mrs, Cleveland's compliments, with a pretty gift, went yes- terday to each of the cabinet ladies and others of her more intimate lady friends. For the Christmas tree celebration today a very attractive program was arranged. Ruth and Esther Cleveland, who are well advanced. in German, gave recitations in that language, as well as scriptural selec- tions. To enjoy the jolly hour with them, there were present all the children of the cabinet families, who are when at home the petted grandchildren of their households. Refreshments of childish dainties, set off in many novel and pleasing ways, wound up the festivity and made another red let- ter day in a dozen of juvenile calendars. Vice President and Mrs. Stevenson and Miss Stevenson will divide their Christmas between a restful time of it at the Nor- mandie and the start on a journey to St. Louis, where they will be present at the wedding of Miss Julia Scott, niece of Mrs. Stevenson, to Mr. Carl Vrooman of Balti- more, which event occurs Monday evening in St. Louis. Mrs. Matthew Scott, mother of the bride-elect, has taken a house in St. Louis, and has with her Lieut. and Mrs. Brownwell, who were married here last June. Miss Stevenson will be bridesmaid for her cousin. The entire family will be back here for New Year. Secretary and Mrs. Olney are enjoying a typical New England Christmas, with an early dinner at home, and later will go to the Portland to dine with Secretary and Miss Morton. Secretary and Mrs. Carlisle have their grandchildren, Master John G., Jane and Laura, to make the holiday a jolly one for them. Mr. and Mrs. W. K. Carlisle and Mr. Logan Carlisle complete the family group. Secretary and Mrs. Lamont and their children are having an ideal day in their sunny home on Lafayette square. The presents to members of the family make a sumptuous collection. Attorney General and Mrs. Harmon and the Misses Harmon have their family circle augmented by the presence with them for the holidays of their married daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Wright, and their young son. Postmaster General and Mrs. Wilson and their sons and daughters have several young lady guests, Miss Baylor and Miss Asquith of Charlestown, W. Va., to enjoy their Christmastide with them. Secretary Herbert and family are cele- brating the day in the accepted fashion by a home gathering, and plenty of sport for the younger members, the little children of Mr. and Mrs. Micou. Secretary and Mrs. Francis have marked their first Washington Christmas by the home-coming of their five sons from col- lege. Miss Boyd of St. Louis, a niece o1 Mrs. Francis, is also with them. Secretary and Miss Morton will entertain the Secretary of State and Mrs. Olney ana Mrs. Minot at dinner this evening. Mrs. J. Thomson Swann returned a few days ago from her Princeton home, and is again established in her fine home on I street. The French ambassador and Mrs. Pate- notre entertained at dinner last night the British ambassadore and Lady Pauncefote, the Spanish minister and Mrs. Dupuy de Lome, the Argentine minister and Mrs. Garcia-Merou, the Belgian mmister, Mr. Le Ghait, Mr. and Mrs. Leiter, Miss Paunce- fote, Mrs. Bakhmetif, Mr. Tower, Miss Patten, Miss Wallack, Senor de la Casa and Senor del Viso. Representative Simpkins and Miss Simp- kins, 1717 K street, are spending the holi- days in Boston and vicinity. The Misses Keim of Capitol Hill have gone to Ashburn, Va., to spend the holl- days with their sister, Mrs. Van Quick. Mrs. Walter A. Johnston of 1907 13th street and Mrs. Ella Grills will be at home Wednesday, December 30, from 4 to 10, as- sted by Mrs. Eugene M. Williams and Miss Flynn of Augusta, Ga. Miss Anna Pearl Evans is spending the Christmas holidays at her parents’ resi- dence, 112 E street. Dr. Charles Schiaer and wife have return- ed from Philadelphia and will spend the holidays with her sister, Mrs. Wm. H. Hood, 1213 T street. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Croissant leave today for New York, whence they sail next week for Bermuda and the West India Islands. Miss Julia I. Felsenthal of Chicago, who attended the recent convention of the Council of Jewish Women, is visiting Mrs. M. Blumenfeld of 518 7th street southwest. At home Sundays. Mr. Harry Upson Sims, a student at the law school of Howard University, is spend- ing the holidays with his parents, First Assistant Secretary of the Interior and Mrs. Sim8, at their residence, 1119 K street. Col. and Mrs. John P. Clum entertained the Abracadabra Club Wednesday evening at their home, 812 East Capitol street. The essay of the evening was on “Reforms and Reformers of Mexico,” by Mr. J. D. Crois- sant. A spirited discussion followed by Dr. Croffut, Dr. J. H. McCarty, Dr. Brun- ner and others. Mrs. Jacobson and Miss Lilian Brock rendered some fine music on the mandolin and Mrs. Rappley recited. Refreshments were served by a dozen little girls. Among those present were Mr. and Mrs. F. B. Brock, Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Clark, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Rickett, Mrs. E. G. Crabbe, Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Croissant, Mr. and Mrs. Dieudonne, Mrs. E. L. Pierce. Mr. D. C. Croissant, Mrs. M. E. 8. Davis, Miss E. Doherty, Dr. and Mrs. Croffut, Rev. Dr. J. H. McCarty, Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Clum, Miss Shaw, Mrs. M. E. Lynch, Mrs. H. 'N. Sterns, Mr. C. H. Squires, Mr. end Mrs. J. L. McCreery, Mr. and Mrs. T. W. Scott, Mrs. Rapley, Mrs. C. Dickey, Miss Blanch Holbrook and Miss C. A. Van- doren. —— Earth’s Angels. From the Richmond (Va.) Religious Herald. th yf sacred writ and arcient story; THs heaven more distant, or is earth more cold? toh hen sunset Oft have J watched. when sunset clouds, re rere Durniag, listened ‘late and long: ture’s pulse it th solemn stillness, a no echo, of the seraph's song.» : Yet earth’ has angels, though their forms are ‘f& fashions all below— mous eee wanting, and bright pinions ‘We know them by the love-light on their brow, I have seen the sick one’s pillow, | Theirs was tone and the soundiess tread. ‘Where smitten hearts were drooping like the wil- ‘And ‘if’my sight, by earthly dimness hindered, hovering cherubim in air, ‘da eee age ee Ta crowded “the lone widew’s hearths A NARROW ESCAPE. ‘Thos. A. Smith Attempted to Stab His Wife and Cat His Own Throat. Murder and suicide were narrowly averted last night, and in the heart of the city, according to the developments of a case heard in the Police Court this afternoon. Thomas A. Smith, an intelligent young white man. twenty-five years of age, has a wife and one child. He is a plate printer by occupation, but, losing employment sev- eral weeks ago, he was compelled to go to a farm near Baltimore, while his wife took up her residence in an orphans’ home at 1139 9th street, where the child would be cared for while she went out to work by the day. Smith last evening came to Wahsington and endeavored to see his wife. He at- tempted to stab her, it is said, and then endeavored to cut his own throat Police- man Plemmons was near by at the time, and he had a desperate struggle with Smith before the man was landed in the station. To Judge Miller in court today Smith explained that he began drinking yester- day at the farm, and shortly his mind became blank. He had ab: no recollection, he said. of coming city or of acting as described. “You were in a dangerously reckless dition,” said the court. “Ii this poiicc an had not been near by at the time you would probably be charged with murder; that is, if_you had not killed yourse!f.” Smith's brother was in court, and he ask- ed for Ue release of the defendant. “I will promise to put him on a train and send “him home,” promised the first “Yes, and he would get off at the Station,” added the court. declare I'll not touch another drop and behave myself.”” volunteered Smith. “I will not assume the responsibility of turning loose a man in your condition,” ruled the court. “Let the case go over un- til tomorrow.” ——— A TRAMP TO WASHINGTON, = Match Between Two Balti- more Society Men. From the Baltimore American. Much interest is being taken tn club cir- cles over a proposed walking contest be- tween Baltimore and Washington to be participated in by Mr. Richard H. Worth- ington and Mr. John C. B. Pendleton, both members of the Baltimore Club. The walk was arranged several days ago, and the start was to have been made yesterday, but Mr. Pendleton was suddenly called to New York to see his father, who had just arrived from Europe and is sick. On Mr. Pendleton’s return to Baltimore a date will be set for the match. Mr. Worthington is a son of the late Mr. William C. Worthington, and resides at 1113 North Charles street. For some time past Mr. Worthington has been taking long walks in the country. He has also been on several “tramping” parties. A few even- ings ago he remarked in the Baltimore Club that he could easily walk to Washing- ton, a distance of forty miles. The club was crowded at the time, and a number of his friends laughed at the idea. He then took the matter up in earnest, and said he would walk the distance in one day, just to show his friends that he could accomplish Wal the task, and also that he was in good physical condition. When it was found that he was in earnest, Mr. Pendleton said he would join him in the walk. It was pro- posed that the start be made early yes day morning, and all arrangemenis been made, when the unexpected de mentioned occurred. Several years ago a similar match was arranged between Mr. Swann Latro! Mr. Frank Key Howard. Both gentleme were successful, and walked the distance in good time. ages ee Written for The Evening Star. ‘Triolet. Underneath the mistletoe Dainty Mabel stands, demure Wonder if she thinks I'm slow, Undsrneath the mistletoe? Guess I'll try it; here's a go? Did I do it? Did 1? Suret Underneath the mis Dainty Mabel stands, dem —WILL H. CHANDLER, The New Champagne Vintage. A truly r.markable vintage for quality as well as for natural dryness, without being heavy, now belog imported as G. H. Memm’s Extra Dry DIED. On Thursday, De , Dr. BENJAMIN 186, at 2:10 KE, formerly of K street_north- at 8 pam. In- COOKE. a rt ay 1896, at 11:20 street northwest, ‘ ty ray afternoon Omit towers. Sat 2:30 o'clock. GILBERT. Departed this life, on December 1896, at 10 p.m., at 725 Sth street southens CHARLES E., youngest son of Julia and Wal jam Gilbert, in the Uwenty-fourth year of bis age. Decet 26, at 3 p.m. invited to attend. KETTNER. On December 24, 1896, WALTER, only child of Mary and Walter Kettner, aged ‘eight mouths. Funeral from the residence of bis parents, 1242 1 street northeast, on Satu December 26, at 2 o'clock. Relatives and friends invited. MAY. On Friday, December 1896, at 3:30 @.m., at his residence, 244 3d street nouthwest FELIX MAY, beloved husband of Maria N Notice of funeral hereafter. SMALLWOOD. On Wednesday, ‘at the residence of Mrs.’ Mary F street southeast, JULIA SMALLW: of Mr. George Smallwood of Anac forty-two yea: Funeral services at St. Cyprian’s Church, corner of 13th and C streets southeast, on Saturday at ¥ a.m. SULLIVAN. On Wednesday, December 23, 1896, MARY, the beloved wil f Jeremiah Sullivan (nee Alien), io the thirty ‘b year of her age Funeral from her late residence, 639 L street north- east, on Saturday morning, December 26, at 8:30 o'clock, thence to the Church of the Holy Name, where mrss will be said for the repose of her soul, = YLOR. On December 23, 1896, Mrs. WILLIAM TATOGER TAYLOR, widow of Admiral William Roger Taylor, U.S.N. Funeral will take place from her late residence, 1836 19th street, at 2 p.m. Saturday. (New York, Boston and Newport papers please copy.)* THATCHER. On December 25, 189 a.m., at Pontiac, Mich., ERASTL zis sister . aged at 2 TH. WEBB, On Thursday, December 24, 1896, at 11:30 ~ p-m., SALLIE A. WEBB, aged sixty-oue years, 1 residence of Gol. W. Cooper Talley, 131 F street northeast, on Sunday, at 2 p.m. @ledia and Chester, Pa‘, papers please copy.)2* In Memoriam. In loving remembrance of our be- son, WM. EDWARD HORSTKAMP, who died one Fear ago today—December 25, 1585, Yea! sorrow weeps over the shadow, But faith looks aloft to the skies, And , like a rainbow, is flashing O'er the tears that rain down from our eyes, PARENTS. HORSTKAMP. A year since this day (December 25, 1896) AM E. HORSTKAMP began 0 Life which shall have no end with a happy Christmas in heaven. Carter’s Little Liver Pills. SICK HEADACHE