Evening Star Newspaper, December 11, 1897, Page 16

1¢ (= THB EVENING ‘STAR, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1897-26 PAGES. LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENTS TONIGHT. Academy of Music.—Fanny Rice in “At the French Ball” Columbia, Theater,— ot ale.” ‘Miss Francis Grand Opera-House—“A Guilty Mother.” Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.—Weber and Fields’ Vawdevitte Clube)» > - Lafayette Square Opera House.—“One Round of Pleasure. New National Theater—Henry Miller in “Heartsease.” Willard Hall—The Biograph. Masonic Temple, 9th and_F sts.—French Market and Luncheon, by the South- ern Relief Sectety. Center Market Hall.—Pouftry show. For amisements see page 20: EXCURSIONS TOMORROW. Steamer Harry Randall Tor Colonial Beach and lower river landings at 7 a.m. Steamer Washington for Norfolk and Fortress Monroe at 7 p.m-~~—~ Steamer Potomac fgr Baltimore and river landings at 4 p.m. Trains leave 1314 street ané-Pennsylvania avenue for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. > — Lamp Oil—the best—1 gal., 18c.; 5 gal., Te. Cc. A. MUDDIMAN & CO. h & G streets. GENTS’ SUITS CLEANED. A. F. BORNOT, 1103 G st. 3+ USE RUGS IN YOUR PARLOR? Let us clean them—make them fresh and bright for Xmas. Empire Upholstery and Carpet Cleaning Works, 631-5 Mass. ave. THE BEST “WELSH RABBITS” Are made with Pabst Milwaukee Beer. If you prefer dark beer “Doppel Braeu” is the best you cap kuy. Order from your grocer or direct. Prompt delivery. ‘Phone 2% PABST BREWING CO., 703 N. Cap. st. Ocean City, Md.—See ‘ad.’ page 24. EVERYBODY. PRAISES “HOFBRAU” BEER—mace by Abner & Drury, 2th & F sts. It is the coming beer. because it's ab- solutely pure and delicious in flavor. Write or "phone 1077 for case. samecotite eE 5 will- buy highest grade Lamp, bril- $1.75 Mant light; made perfect. Muddiman & Co. ———— gs Reisinger’s Pourd and Fruit Cake, 20c. Ib.; Black Fruit Cake. delicigus, 25c.; Pure Nuts, Ice Cream. Springlers a The Boston Variety Store will be open every evening till Chri i BIG COACH HORSE SALE. We call the special attention of our read- ers to the advertisement of John S. Brat- ten’s sale of 28 head coach horses at Scott & Pendletan’s stables, Union Stock Yards, Baltimore, Md., on the Lith instant, in- cluding prize winners at the recent horse shows of Kansas City, St. Louis and New York. This will be a rare opportunity for the peopie of Washington to secure urs class coach teams, tandems, dog cart, run- about and brougham horses, as Mr. Brat- ton has a world-wide reputation as an educator and handler of this class of horses. ————————— CHASE & CO., lth st. opp. Star office, make a beautiful umbrella, suitable for Xmas gift. She Ae New-laii Eggs from Indian Head poultry yards for sale. Office, 300 G n.w. del1-3t* VELATI'S CONFECTIONERY SOLVES THE “WHAT-TO-GIVE” QUESTION. Yeu can't make a mistake if your gift | SUPREME LABOR BODY Seventeenth Annual Convention of the American Federation: PROBABLE CONTES? OVER PRESIDENCY Many Important Matters-Slated for Consideration. _ SUFFRAGE IN -THE DISTRICT = é The seventeenth annual convention of the American Federation of Labor will be called to order in the hall of the house of representatives, at NashvHle, Tenn. prompt- ly at 10 o'clock Monday morning by Mr. Samuel Gompers, president of the organi- zation. It is expected that: there will be-a full attendance of delegates, among them being many of the prominent leaders of a constituency numbering almost 1,000,000. in the trades union organizations. Governor Taylor of Tennessee will deliver an ad- dress of welcome ta-the delegates, and Mayor Dudley will extend to them the free- om of the city of Nashville. The convention will in some, respects be mere important than any yet held since its organization. There is likely to be some- thing of a contest for the presidency of the organization, though it is generally be- lieved that President Gompers, who is now serving his nineteenth term, will again be re-elected. Other espirants for the honor are Henry Weissmann of New York, form- er president of the Bakers and Confection- ers’ Natioral Union; W. B. Prescott of In- dianapolis, president ef the International Typographical Union, and James O’Connell of Chicago, third vice president of the A. F. of L., and grand raster machinist of the National Organization of Machinists. There will, it is believed, be some changes in the composition of the executive com- mittee, and Edward Boyce, president of the Western Federation of Miners, will prebably be given a place therein. Mr. Boyce is leader of a party affiliated with the A. F. of L., which believes that the or- ganization is managed on lines which are too conservative, and should he secure a seat in the executive council he wll prob- ably endeavor to have it become much more aggressive. He is also anxious to have the headquarters of the A. F. of L. Temoved from Washington and located in a western city, and it is said he also wishes to divide the A. F. ef L. into two bedies— one to be called the western federation. Those who are on the inside say he will fail in both schemes. A Local Question. Probably the most importent of all the subjects to be considered at the convention will be a paper adopted by the Central La- bor Union of Washington, and sent to the higher body for indorsement, as follows: “Political conditions exist in the District of Columbia which deny the right of ci zenship and outrages the cardinal prin: ples of this republic. Residents are polit! cal allens, and, under the existing govern- ment, are reduced to the condition of sub- jects, dependent upon the will and whims of an appointed triumvirate, which, by for Xmus presenting is a box of ee In Candie: No one has ever succeeded making more toothsome or more whole- scme “swee' than Velati. French Con- serves, Fine Bon Bons, Rich Chocolste8, and last, but not least, Caramels. Put up in pretty boxes that make dainty recepta- cies. 620 9th and MiStg G sts. zs J. Jay Gould, Tree T —- LA FETRA’S HOME HOTEL AND CAFE. How is it that La Fetra’s, 11th and G n.w., can give as good a meal for 25 cents as you can provide in your own home for 50? Simply because they buy for hundreds of meals each day and get lowest possible wholesale rates for all supplies. With com- rendable business enterprise they keep the best of cooks and assistants to prepare and serve-all mealss Go'earty before the crowd, if possible. Delicious creams, ices and cakes to order for home us ——— FINE CHRISTMAS FRUIT CAKE. Sample La Fetra’s, 25c. per pound. —— y presents. Nat. Cigar Factory, 1011 Open evenings. Hol Pa. ave. og nae Spring Lamb, New York Roast Beef and Delmonico Steak. JOHN R. KELLY, 9th st. wing, Center mkt. Corned Beef a specialty. — KE ¥'S DRY ROASTED COFFEES. Highest quality, lowest prices. Pure sugars sold at cost. 7 city stores. €. D. KENNY. Oil Heaters, Gas Heaters. 1204 G st. C. A. Muddiman & Co. 616 12th st. somata LACE CURTAINS AND BLANKETS cleaned. A. F. BORNOT, 1103 G st. CITY AND’ DISTRICT. Marine Band Concert. The concert by the United States Marine Band, at Marine Barracks, Monday, De- cember 153, 1807, at 2 p.m., will consist of the following selections March, “Hohenzoller: -Unratt Overture, “Martha”. -Flotow Waltz, “On the Beautiful Rhine”.Keler Bela agarian), violin solo “Opening of the Season’. tars and Stripes Forever’ Patriotic hymn, ail Columbia”. Fridtjot ng in excelient idiomatic English, FS © of the Norwegian vowel gounds, was heard’ easily over the Whole of Albert Hall by 13,000 people. The lecture and the man were just what one would hove them—strong, simple, manly, Without show. The audience was most magnificent.—Shefield Independent.—Advt. National Union Officers. Post Office Department Council, No. 204, National Union, ‘has elected the following office John W. Hollyday, president; E. ©. Finch, vice president; Geo. B. Rose, speaker; H. E. Weaver, secretary; J. L. Thornton, financial secretary; George A. Darling, treasurer; T. H. Sweeney, usher; E. A. Wilber, chaplain; E. A. Corey, Ber- Homer “M. Kintz, doorkeep- ¢ A. Darling, delegate to cabinet; . A. Wilber; @elegate to Immediate Relief Association, Decorated China, Mrs. Mary E. Bennett Hutchinson invites you with friends to an. exhibition and sale of decorated china at the Arlington, Tues- day, Wednesday and Thursday, December 14, 15 and 16, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.—Advt. —->—_ Royal Arcanum Election. Capitol Courefl, No. 320, Royal Arcanum, at a meeting Wednesday, Decem¥er 8, ed the following officers for the ensu- ar: Representative to Grand Council, Baumgarten; alternate, J. Jacobi; re- gent, J. W. Abel; vice regent, W. H. Bech- «rt; orator, Leo Bauen; secretary, M. Price; a M. Frank; treasurer, H. C. 5S. Halpenny; guide, J.D. Biddis; sentry, . MeKenzie; trustees, B. E. Hendrickson, J. Baumgarten and J. Jacobt. >— of Dr. Nansen’s lectures in England the Ladies® Pictorial says: “The large building, which holds three thousand, was crammed, every seat filled, even those at the side of the orchestra. Dr. Nansen received, it is almost unneces- sary to stete, a regular ovation, and held his enormous and enthusiastic audience absolutely enthralled from the start to the finish of the ‘absorbingly interesting narrative.”—Adgyvt. > pee net ae 2 Downey's Model Stables, 1622-28 L st. is the best place to board your horses and hire carriages for-soeial occasions.—Advt. Sse aot ie For Xmas Presents—Huyler’s Celebrated bonbons and chocolates. Large variety of fancy boxes and baskets, careful- ly packed for mail or express. Cor. 12th & F. —Advertisement. — 7” Your credit is good at Lansburgh’s Fur- niture House, 13th and F- streets.—Advt. — Ocean City, Md.—See “adi"ipage 24, virtue of its tenure, is not responsible to the people. Every department of our Dis- trict governmeni is controlled by officials who hold place and power without our cor ent, and taxes are imposed and laws e acted for our government in violation of that principle fer which our fathers strug- gled and transmitted to us as an heirloom —the right of representation and the con- sent of the governed in all matters affec! ing the life, liberty and property of the citizen. “Without the franchi the citizens are powerless to enforce any demand for the general good; petitions are unheeded and grievances unredressed. Therefore, believ- ing that we of right should be free. and enjoy all the rights and privileges of other citizens, we appeal to those of the great in- dustrial brotherhood to aid us in our ef- forts to secure the franchise.’’” The delegate from the Central Labor Union, Mr. Silver, will bring this matter to the attention of the American Federation of Labor, and in behalf of the organization request that the representatives of organ- ized labor and al) central bodies through- out the country shall petition their respect- ive representatives in Congress to favor legislation which will secure to the resi- dents of the District of Columbia the rights and privileges of American citizenship. Next in importance, it is considered, will be the order issued about three weeks ago by Grand Master Machinist O’Conneil of the Machinists’ National Union” instructing the members of the local unions throughout the United States to demand the displace- ment of printers who are acting as tenders for linotype machines and the employment in their stead of machinists. Among other propositions to be consid- ered will be that of the Cincinnati (Ohio) Centrai Labor Council, which will ask for the indorsement of a movement for pollti- cal action by the working class, indepen- dent of the two old political parties. a es The valuable property improved by the large factory building No. 210 N street southwest, containing nearly 8,000 sq. ft. of ground, will be sold by trustees on Monday afternoon at 4 o'clock. See advertisement.* ag Do Not Betray Ignorance as to which fs the best and most useful ‘reference work. Inform yourself and then you will not depend on big advertisements and pay for them, too. Johnson's Cyclo- paedia will give you what you want far beyond any dictionary—and later informa- tion. Call or drop postal and evidence will be sent you. Appleton’s, 437 7th st.—Advt. + Dr. Nansen, who lectures here in Con- vention Hall Thursday evening, held an audience of 13,000 people in Albert Hall, London, for nearly two hours.—Advt. ———— The London Times said of Dr. Nansen’s lecture in London: “The quaint accent of the speaker, his simple, straightforward words, his modest demeanor and evident anxiety to give due praise to his com- panions. created a highly favorable im- pression.”—Adv' Se ee Epworth League Officers. Waugh Chapter, Epworth League, No. 205, has elected officers for the ensuing year, as follows: President, James A, Ed- gar; first vice president, M. R. Speelman; second vice president, Mrs. M. M. Mitchell; third vice president, T. C, Taylor; fourth vice president, Mrs. R. W. Mabrey; sec- retary, Miss Mary A. Jett;. treasurer, Claude M. Dawson; librarian, Morgan Mc- Cathran. ge ‘Your credit is good ‘at Lansburgh’: Fu niture House, 13th and | = streets.—Advt. —e Dr. Slaymaker Dead. Dr. E. W. Slaymaker, a physician who has many friends in Washington, died this morning at 1 o’clock at his home in Ten- leytown. He had been ill but a few days, and it was not thought the attack would prove fatal. Dr. Slaymaker was a native of Alexan- dria, but moved from there to Tenley- tewn about eight years ago, where he fol- lowed the practice of medicine. He was a son of the late Amos Slaymaker, a well- known merchant of Alexandria. “He was about thirty-six years of age and was un- married. The funeral arrangements have not yet been completed, but they will probably take place Monday. igh nee Beware of Worthless Immitation. The Parisian patent comb is the Christmas gift. 985 F st. n.w.—Advt. ‘97 ——— Only a few speakers have been able to be neard distinctly ail over Convention Hall, but Dr. Nansen, who lectures there pext Thursday evening on his arctic voy- age, will add one more to the number,— Advertisement. Are You Thin? — WHO SUFFER most from tleeplessness, nerrous- general ee ee ee, ab the tume? Those who are thin. Irom and bitters ‘stimulants. To be need. are only nant cured_you pe fe 2 ee this. Tt feeds the thsnea.aud. atrenginess. the A CLINCHER. “Advertising is Not an Expense, It id a Business Investment.” If any one doubts the truth of the above axiom which The Star sets forth pretty much every day, let the doubter read the following convincing testimony: ‘To the Editor of The Evening Star: Thinking perhaps it will interest you to learn more evidence of the p power of The Star as an advertising jum Yor the modest advertiser, we beg to tell you of the harvest of returns reaped from our inch card during the past week. On Satur- day last we had in stock two barrels of hickory nuts, which fact The Star an- nounced in an attractive way, with the gratifying result that ere the end ‘of the week we had disposed of every nut, and have still on file a number of orders to be filled out of a new shipment of three bar- rela expected daily. Each mail brought two and three orders, besides those re- ceived from regular customers. We feel convinced that a small space properly worked will yield rich returns. Yours, very truly, W. R. BROWN, Grocer, 20th street and Pennsylvania avenue. ——— AMATEUR JOURNALISTS. A Pleasant Evening Spent With Them at Wimodaughsis. A unique entertainment was given by the ‘Wimodaughsis class in journalism Wednes- day evening. A twentieth century specula- tion in the form of a complete edition of a newspaper under date of 1901 was read. The Cosmos contained creditable and clev- erly written articles on literature, art, cus- toms, travels and manners in the early dawn of the coming century. The wildest speculations of present-day scientists were treated as commonplace matters of fact. Seventeen papers were given, in addition to many bright news notes, and the audi- ence of a hundred or more were highly en- tertained. The journal was read in three sections and these installments were sep- arated by the numbers of a musical and literary program. Vocal solos were ren- dered by Miss Elle Newton and Mrs. —ary Cooper. Mrs. Florence Russell Lyon gave two readings. After the program was com- pleted a dainty luncheon was served and those present were agreed that the evening had proved one of the most enjoyable yet given this season under the auspices of the Wimodaughsis. The members of the class in journalism were heartily congratulated upon their successful flight into the future. G. A. R. ELECTIONS. Potomac and Rawlins Posts, Respec- tively, Choose Officers. Officers for the ensuing year were last night elected by Potomac Post, G. A. R., as follows: Commander, Dr. J. R. Hayes; senior vice commander, G. Kahlert; junior vice commander, James Lackey; quarter- master, A. N. Thompson; chaplain, Rev. J. B. Bradburn; surgeon, W. G. Himrod; offi- cer of the day, E. J. Lynch; officer of the guard, C. Vermillion; delegates to depart- mert encampment, A. N. Thompson, W. H. Hoover, J. W. Bradbury, T. M. Sullivan and J. H. Howlett; alternates, William H. Schmalkoff, James Lackey, C. Vermillion, W. G. Himrod and G. Kahlert. John A. Rawlins Post elected the fol- lowing: Post commander, S. J. Bhoc! senior vice commander, H, Buckingham; junior vice commander, C. F. Noske; quar- termaster, R. F. de Grain; surgeon, Robert Reyburn, M. D.; chaplain, C. G. Bollinger; officer of the day, T. R. Sheppard; officer of the guard, Thomas Flynn; representative of post on department relief committee, J. W. F. Williams; representatives to depart- ment encampment, George H. French, Thi R. Sheppard, R. B. Schwicl ber, J. A. Allen, John M. Ferree; alternates, R. F. de Grain, J. W. F. Williams, F. A. Beuter, H. E. Weaver, Noske, G. A. Darling, C. G. Bollinger. ee Must Show Cause. In the suit for maintenance instituted February 6, 1805, by Susan M. Carey cgainst Thomas C. Carey, Judge Hagner late yesterday afternoon signed an order directing the defe1.dant to appear in court at 10 a.m. December 20 and show cause why he shall not be punished for con- tempt of court in refusing to pay the main- tenance decreed by the court. ae Imported Novelties for Christmas Can be seen in great variety at Rauscher’s, cor. Conn. ave. and L st.—Advt. peace ahe Money to iend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement, ——>__. Rich Milk. Your ccreals—wheatlets and oatmeal— will not be good without rich milk or cream. “Shannon Dairy,” 324 B st. s.w., or Tel. 485.—Advt. ae Virginians at a Banquet. A banquet was given last night by the Virginia Club of the Columbian University Law Schocl at the Oxford Hotel. The toastmaster of the occasion was Alexan- der Spotswood. A number of short speech- es were made, and the time was most pleas- antly spent. The officers of the association are: President, J. C. Dabney; vice presi- dent,Alexander Spotswood; secretary treas- urer, W. 8. Stamper; press correspondent, Cc. S. Towles; historian, F. Handy. Among those present were Messrs. J. C. Dabney, Alexander Spotswood, W. S. Stamper, C. S. Towles, Ralph Riddleber- ger, K. J. Daniel, W. M. Ellison, D. K. Jackson, L. 8. Taylor, W. U. Varney, H. S. Delaplane, W. J. McDoneld, C. L. Brown, Preston Boisseau and I. O. H. Alward. SS Mr. Hay’s Coming Lecture. Mr. Edwin B. Hay, who has been so suc- cessful in his lectures upon “Rome” and “Italy,” under the auspices of Columbia Commandery, No. 2, Knights Templar, will deliver his new and elaborately illus- trated lecture on “Switzerland and the Alps” at the Lafayette Square Opera House, Saturday evening, December 18. The subject of this new lecture will be especially attractive because the natural picturesqueness of the country furnishes a theme for the artist, and its romantic his- tory a subject for the poet and the lecturer. The pictures, collected with utmost care, present the most beautiful views possible of this grand country. Mr. Hay’s ability as a speaker is known to our public, and it is a happy conception of Columbia Com- mandery under its auspices to present this new lecture, for the*benefit of the new temple fund. Prior to the lecture Professor Leo Wheat will give a piano recital, in which he will render a number of his own great compositions, but especially, and very apropos, the overture from “William Tell. Nerves Unstrung Health Greatly Improved by Hood’s Sarsaparilla. ‘My nervous system was very much un- strung and I was dissy. I began taki Hood's Sarsaparilia Hocd’s ls, I am thankful to isctmayueeen health is now bette: beer OPHIA PENNOCK several years."’ . Fitth Street xn. Washington, D. C. Sarsa- Hood?’ OO S parila Is the bent—in fact,the One True Blood Purifier. EE Oa Sen ee Foe tet oe Tee Blot Vari er) Heeod’s Pillsgny i, User ite, 40 saaonwnwm —, 90c. for a full quart bottle of Lucca Olive Oil. "re certain to get the pure oil = Ww ipect oe ON direct us, We , and bottle it, here. from Lacca, Ii TEP ene Gacat oF ell table oils eas re: cures well know. Ez Soc. quart. 0c. pint. W. S. THOMPSON, PHARMACIST, 703 15TH STREET. de10-284 THE GREEK AX) THE TURK. Lecture by Prot Grosvenor of Am- ere@Cailege. A lecture was leat night delivered at, the First Congregational €hurch by Prof, E. A. Grosvenor of Ambapst College on "The Greek andthe ‘Turk, @he Product af Geo- graphic Environmesit.2 The lecture was under the dnspicexi of the’ National Geo- graphic Society. pisésnies *Glpy Prof. Grosvenor was introduced by Gen. A.W. Greely. Thetateer stated ‘that whfle the society .was wakmiy in sympathy with Dr. Nansen, it hadmotbing to do with the lectures soon to be d@ivered heré by Dr. Nansen. iisens Prof. Grosvenor’svleature was illustrated by ‘lantern. views mf athe geagraphic:out- lines of Turkey and-Gmeece, and character- istic pictures .of~bi and scenes that had reference to his subject. He ‘followed the history of the two nations: from: their earliest records,and described the manner in which the sea and the mountains had in- fluenced the Greek character, while the desert »had left its stamp on Turkish modes of. thought and habits .of life even centu- ries after the Turks had ceased tO be its inhabitants. en Pipe Smokers ‘When your Pipe is broken, have it repaired at Henderson's branch store, 9th and ¥ sts. n.w. Call and see the beautiful display of Holiday“ Pipes, Gold and Silver-Mounted- Briar and Meerschaums.—Advt. —_— Upright Pianos Rented, $4 Mo. F. G. Smith, 1225 Pa. ave.—Advt. gee Pennsylvania Railroad Co. Will Issue Clerical. Orders for 1898. The Pennsylvania Railroad Company an- nounces that the issue of clerical orders will be continued for 1898 on the same lines as in effect at present. Application blanks may be obtained of ticket agents, and the same should reach the general office by December 20, so that orders may be mailed December 31 to clergymen entitled to re- ceive them. Orders will be issued only on an individual application of clergymen, to be made on blanks furnisked by the com- pany and certified to.by.one of its agents.— Advertisement. a STREET EXTENSION. Citizens’ Association Urges Repeal of the Highway Act. At a meeting of the Meridian Hill and Lanier Heights Citizens’ Association, held last evening, at the residence of ex-Senator John B. Henderson, president of the asso- ciation, resolutions urging the repeal of the highway extension act were adopted unani- mously. These resolutions set forth that “dt 13 the sense of the association that the present highway legislation should be re- pealed as a whole, not modified or amend- ed, and that in view of the verdict of two juries, we, as an association, appeal to the Cemmissioners of the District, and through them to Congress, to repeal the highway act absolutely and wholl that all maps filed in pursuance thereof be effaced from the record. “That we are in favor of the immediate condemnation, opening, improvement and completion of main streets and avenues through the existing subdivisions of the District; that of the actual cost of the con- demnation, opening, improvement and com- pletion of the said streets and avenues, ore-half shall be paid by the United States and one-half out of the revenues of the District of Columbia; and that bonds shall be issued at the same time to pay the amount due from the District of Columbia for the same.”” Ex-Governor W. P. Kellogg explained the provisions of a bill which he hoped to have enacted, providing for the practical repeal of the present highway act. The chair was. authorized. to appoint a committee of seven to urge before Con- gress the action set forth in the resolution. The committee will be named later. Messrs. C. C. Lancaster and E. B. Townsend were appointed a committee to confer with rep- resentatives from such other associations as may desire to co-operate in securing the repeal of the highway act. A resolution was introduced providing that the Metropolitan railroad be further extended along Columbia read to Ontar’ avenue, to Howard avenue, to 14th stre through private preperty to 14th street, and tence east to the head of the line at 9h It was adopted, strect. Royal adds Anti-dyspeptic quali- ties to the food. Leavening as, no yeast germs, Absolutely Puro ROYAL BAKING POWDER CO., NEW YORK. Buy the “gift” At Auction! ** As long as you can secure elegant quality * * gifts at auction, why not do eo? Grand + * “gift” jewelry, ‘etc, at ridiculous prices. ** Three sales daily, 10:30 a.m., 2:30 and 7:30 p.m, A deposit reserves any article! Gerome Desio, 1107 F St. F. WARREN JOHNSON, Auctioneer. de11-18d Dyspepsia, Heartburn, Gastritis, Ulceration, Or threatened Cancer of the Stomach and all dis- eases arising from an impaired digestive systew positively cured. GROVER GRAIIAM’S Remedy ts a specific. The first dose removes all distress and a. permanent cure of the most chronic case is guaranteed. Send $1.00 to GROVER GRAHAM CO., Newburgh, Nea andr receive: full-sized ‘bottle, express prepaid, If not-as re} nted_ money ¥ t. Sold by prose! Write for pamphie' 50-cent bottle convinces. For Fine -Traveting Bags, Pocket Books, Tailet Cases- and Leatlver»Goods @ TO a Luts & Co., 497 PAS AVE. Also be line of Lap Robes and Driving Glores. Tlie New York Herald’s CHRISTMAS NUIBER WILL BE ISSUED ON Sunday, December 12. In Addition to the Regular Features and all the Ne will: be .refandod. all BEeS ‘1m.20° THIRTY-TWO PAGES OF ART AND LITERATURE, SUPERBLY ®RINTED IN BEAUTIFUL COLORS; Charming and Complete Short Stories by JOHN STRANGE WINTER, “J. &, OF DALE;” * MAURUS JOKAI, WILLIAM LE QUEUX, i STUART CUMBERLAND AND. OTHERS. Magnificent Tustrations contributed: by’ THULSTRUP, T.. DART WALKER, KELLER, GRAHAM, MARIE d'EPINA¥ AND ‘OTHERS. Christmas. CANON FARRAR WRITES 5 3 2 » On Thoughts for DRE. HEPWORTH WRITES ~~ =" = .. Ga the Chilhood of Jesus. IT WiLL BE A FEATUKE OF THE HOLIDAYS! Order from: Zour Newsdealer in: Advance. Price as Usual, CAUSES AN EXPLOSION. es From Gasoline in Contact With Candle Flame. The fire department responded last night, about 11 o'clock, to an alarm sent in from box 821, for fire in the house of Dennis Reeder, No. 524 24th street northwest.- There had been @ gasoline explosion, and Eliza Reeder and Matilda Hemmons, both colored, were painfully burned. The two women were in the kitchen, cleaning some articles of wearing apparel by the light of & candle. The fumes from what is said to have been gasoline, used in the cleansing Process, came in contact with the flame of the candle, causing the explosion. The noise occasioned, together with the odor of the gasoline, frightened the husbands of the women, who were on the upper floor, and one of them jumped from the window, injuring himself, while the other managed to reach the sidewalk without mishap. The screams of the women added to the excite- Hang and attracted a large crowd of neigh- rs. Policeman Patrick O’Brien was one of those who responded, and he took the suf- fering women to the Emergency Hospital. Both had received painful, but not serious, burns, and were able to return home after receiving treatment. In the meanwhile the fire department had reached the house and extinguished the flames. Damage was done to the structure to the amount of $250. The property is owned by Mrs. P. Daly, and is fully in- sured. Fa ee Worth Knowing. In buying, selling or storing furniture, go to Sloan's, 1407 G n.w. Best location and best results.—Advt. >—— Ladies, Present the Gentlemen With a Meerschaum or Briar Pipe Christ- mas. Finest display at Henderson's two stores, 15th and N. Y. ave. and 9th and F sts.—Advt. ——— The First and Finest Azalia plants of the season at Gude's. Rightly priced. Good Xmas gifts. 1224 F st. —Advertisement. —— Charge of Libel. Dr. William C. Boteler was yesterday re- leased in the Police Court on his personal: bonds to appear Tuesday next for trial on the charge of libel concerning the H. K. Mulford Company of Pennsylvania. The alleged libel was contained in an ar- ticle in the North American Medical Re- view relating to the enti-toxin preparation as manufactured by the complainant com- pany. burning, bleeding, scals, crusted, le, scrofulous or edily cured by hereditary, from infancy to warm baths with CUTICU A. ings with CUTICURA (ointment). cure, and mild doses of CUTICURA K greatest of blood purifiers and humor cures. Witicura POTTER DRUG Boston, Is_scld_ throughot AND CHEM. COR 17 "How to Cui walling Hair and Face humors je ured by CULICURLA SOME CITY ITEMS. Get Your Home Ready for Xmas. Let us start papering the rooms now. We Go them, $2 up. NOLTE, S10 9th st. 1t dec To Send to Your Friends Abroad, or at a distance, nothing would be more appreciated as a Christmas present than a jar of Harvey's Genuine Diamond-back Terrapin prepared for the table. it Drink Good Whisky. Lynch's Rockbridge Rye, 50c. pt. 404 9th. 1t Sepe eeee Voigt, the Jeweler, 615 7th st., opp.U.S. Patent Office, offers the following bargains for the holidays: Baby Solid Gold Ring, 25c.; Misses’ Genuine Dia- mend Rings, oc.; Solid Gold Link Buttons, $2.50: Sclid Gold Sacred Hearts, T5c.; Quad- ruple Silver Plate Tea Sets, $8. Quad. Plate Cake Baskets, $2.50: Gold-filled Gents’ Chains, $3; Solid Silver Thimbles, 25c., and hundreds of other articles. Engraving free. tt Chr. Xander, 909 7th st. Ask for his price list, or for intelligent se- lection call at his store office to consult with F. Pohndorff on the nature of the many wines and liquors of Chr. Xander's wholesale warehouse stock. Sealed bottles and gay labels anywhere may deceive, while tests by comparison from original casks will save money. To the array of P. Domecq’s sherries, of which Xander is sole direct distributor D. C., just added a surprisingly fine Amontillado, at $4 gal., $1 at. It ——_+—___—_. Ocean City, Md.—See “‘ad.”” page 24. a Tree Ornaments—Gould’s—Open evening. del0-13t* A Sore Throat or Cough, if suffered to progress, often results in an incurable throat or lung trouble. “Brown's Bron- chial Troches” give instant relief. —___>-_—_ Mark Twain's new book just arrived. It wakes a merry Christmas certain. Give it to a friend. Sold exclusively by R. A. Dinsmore, 621 7th n.w. Agents Wanted. del0-3t* z RoyalGlueMucilage sticks everything.10c. mb5-t,f,stf = Buy present for children at Gould's. de9-6t* Boys and Girls make tree toys. Gould, 9h. del-16t* Royal Hendache Powders cure. 10c. mh5-m,w,f,stf The New | 1898 Vose Piano -—I8 A WONDERFUL INSTRUMENT— “TONE—Liquid, pure and sweet. ‘TOUCH—Even and elastic. CASES—Remarkable examples of artistic workmsnship. PRICES—Lowest factory figures, 4 CHRISTMAS GIFT WORTH HAVING. D. G. Pfeiffer, 929 F Street. XOU DON'T WISH TO BUY A PIANO EVERY CHRISTMAS. 80 BE CAREFUL THIS CHRISTMAS IN BUYING. A FIRST-CLASS MAKE—Bought of the maker— aeans that you will bave a plano for Iife. THE PIANOS AND ORGANS. i Open Evenings until 9 o'clock. Come fi Whirl of Fate—for your children—free to [ praNos AND, OBGANS, in for our Novel Christmas Souvenir, the all visitors, “PIANOS REDUCED! -Our-Mannfacturers’ Annual Christmas Reduction Sale is the greatest Chance of the -Jeag for paying movey on pianos. No motber in Washington can afford to neglect her children’s musical education when such splendid Pianos can be secured at euch Jow prices and on such easy terms. N.B.—Upon payment of a small deposit any instrument in stock will be sct aside OT Yor iyouumm Xmas Day. As a special drive for Monday we offer one Superb $325 Dunham & Co, Upright Piano at - $165 _.Ferms, $5 Monthly. Also these magn ificent used Pianos on terms of $1 weekly: $150 Knabe $200 Haines & Bros.’ $300 Chickeri $400 Decker $35 = $75 ng- = = $150 - - = = $190 It F. G. Smith, 1225 Pa. Ave. PIANO MA <== Droop’s Music House, Open evenings. KERS Changing Cases « PIANOS REDUCED. s announced, we have been advised that many of our Piano manu- facturers next year. It was the gene vill make slight changes in the designs of their cases Tal impression that cases could hardly be more beautiful than at present, and while attractive cases are to be considered, the sweetness of tone and durability are of greater consid- eration. However, we always keep our stock “right up-to-date” and have determined to close out every Piano in stock by January 1. You can now secure one of our high-grade Pianos for the price usually asked fot the vastly inferior instruments about town. ‘ New Pianos. 3 beautifal “Ss nos. Never Leen, « . Equal to any $150 Up can buy elsewhere. We propose to. Seta ice $367.50 3 at - ° Beantifal Huntington Upright Piano, slightly sera ed nh unboxing. c finest instrument we have offered anywhere near this price. WiIL bi One 7-octave § Parlor Grand, Gat 650 Wilt be sa Second-Hand Pianos. quarry Piano: $50 » Piano will w Piano will down and sold for § er month, 7 13 Knabe Square nearly new, will sold fer $10 down and $10 price of. % 4) E. F. DROOP & SONS, “Steinway” and other leading Pianos, 925 Pa. Ave. HOLIDAY PIANOS. OUR HOLIDAY @UR HOLIDAY STOOK STOCK OF 1S THE MOST ATTRACTIVE MOST ATTRACTIVE WASHINGTON WASHINGTOD KNABR KNABB a PIANos. PIANOS. logue styles and in special fancy designs. Our in Piano-Case new art designs mark a new era architecture. MODERATE PRICES. MODERATE PRICES. Our large assortment of medium-priced makes is deserving ot careful inspection, and our position as mannfacturers enables us..to secure for patrous the highest values in Pianos of this class. We al- low -prixtlege of exchange for a Knabe later. BARGAINS BARGAINS USED NOS. Knabe Pianos, slightly used, but equal to new tn all respects, ‘at-a* rellaction. Used Pianes OUR TERMS ARE MOST LIBERAL, WM. KNABE & CO., WM. ENABE & CO., 1422 Pennsylvania ave. John F. Ellis & Co. eee ees Established 1852. New Uprigh Piano, $250. This is a 71-3 octave, and will be Musical Xmas. “EVERYTHING IN THE MUSIC LINE.” WE WILL BE OPEN EVEN- INGS UNTIL AFTER THE HO- LIDAYS, WITH THE FINEST DISPLAY OF PIANOS, OR- GANS, AEOLIANS, _ MUSIC BOXES, MANDOLINS, GUI- | TARS, BANJOS, etc., ete. EST PRICES. Sanders & Stayman’s NEW PALACE OF MUSIC, 1327 F Baltimore Store, Percy S. Foster, Manager. dell-tf SOHMER. * Be wary! ‘There are pianos on the market r name and spelling as the “S-o-b- but of vastly inferior toe and dura- Don't be deceived. We are the only, agents for the world-famed Sehmer Pianos. Never have we offered such grand values in Piawos ** A sheet of musi¢ ‘free to all callers. LOWs. ST, NW. 13 N. Charles st. Hee WORCH, 923 F, Reavis sts. , det1-20a i THE OLDEST MUSIC HOUSE IN THE CITY. John F. Etlis & Co., ESTABLISHED 1852. Pianos, Organs —-AND— Musical Merchandise, No. 937 Pa. Ave., NEAR 10TH ST., Keep in stock everything usually kept in Q first-class music store, at prices that cannot be undereold. We respectfully solicit your Patronage apd invite you to call ond exemine-our stock. Sole Agents for the _CHICKERING | PIANO. Cash and Time Piano Bargains. No matter “wether you what to pay cosh thore Stites erat at $10 or 8°, oath nparaiaiea raioes instruments. The Piano Exchange, 913 Pa. Ave. Eee