Evening Star Newspaper, December 17, 1897, Page 15

THE EVENING STAR, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1897-16 PAGES. r AN OPEN, LETTER ee ee erent GB er Saturday To MOTHERS. pe [tats (rot Mixed Candy J DC 0. | PARKER, racine Go. Drapery Specials. This week we have an un- usually large number of small lines of goods that we will sell at cost. Many of the things are just suited for Christmas gifts, such as Sofa Pillows, | Table Covers, Portieres. Here are a few of tomor- row’s specials: | 18 Sofa Pillows, best 2 qualities China Silk, Turk- : ish designs and moire : i Reduced from $5 - - $3.50 27 Bagdad Sofa Pillows, 24-inch square, best qual- ity down. Reduced from | B52 US CA ene ee 24 pairs Nottingham Lace Curtains, 3} yds. by |. 50 inches. Reduced from $1.50 to 20 pairs Nottingham Lace Curtains, 34 yds. by 60 inches. Reduced from 18 pairs Rope Portieres. Reduced from $5 each to.$2.98 “Your Credit is Good.” Lansburgh Furniture Co., 1226 F St.N.W. If $2.75 to... exe -.--$1.48 i 18 pairs Tapestry Por- i, tieres, 3} yards by 50 3 inch Reduced from $6 PO... eeuees aot $3.55 ; Fa ' | aet6 ! WE ARE ASSERTING IN THE COURTS OUR RIGHT TO THB EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE WORD “CASTORIA,” AND “PITCHER’S CASTORIA,” AS OUR TRADE MARK. /, DR. SAMUEL PITCHER, of Hyannis, Massachusetts, was the originator of “PITCHER'S CASTORIA,” the same that has borne and does now bear the fac-simile signature of on every wrapper. otf Win This is the original “ PITCHER'S CASTORIA” which has been used in the homes of the mothers of America for over thirty years, LOOK CAREFULLY at the wrapper and see that it is the kind you have always bought, and has the signature of onthe wrap- Oe plitia per. No one has authority from me to use my name except The Centaur Company of which @has. H. Fletcher is President. March 8, 1897. Cunt KAk stn Do Not Be Deceived. Do not endanger the life of your child by accepting a cheap substitute which some druggist may offer you (because he makes a few more pennies on it), the in- gredients of which even he does not know. “The Kind You Have Always Bought” BEARS THE FAC-SIMILE SIGNATURE OF ¢ @ Insist on Having cry. BOOKS FOR THE PEOPLE. Mr. Dockery Wants the Congressional * More Accexsible. eee The Kind That Never Failed You. THE CENTAUR COMPANY. YF MURRAY OTACET. wew BE havent:a bit-ot ea =e = a ympathy if your > Eo Uien ~ eeenings. % laundry is e home y Ege ad fine “Xo Gift lam ps Library Volu for it. Not a bit ar and tear on the clothes the way we laundry them, and the snow white. quainted with our laundry work by sending postal tell- ing us to call for your bundle. ‘Phone 592. Frazee’s Laundry, 512 Sth st. 1322 14th st. GS 13th 3109 M st. del6-40d Christmas 2 > Patent Leather Shoes: For Gentlemen. Nothing is more suitable for a gift than a pair of Handsome Patent Calf Shoes. Pri NN Oe ces a. $2.98, $3.48, $3.98. Christmas Slippers Ip large vartety, from 75c. to $1.98. Robert Cohen & Son, ‘ 630 Pa. Ave. N.W. ablished 1838, 3 > oes o> IODD are ‘way down, quality Is unex- $e OWSS SOONG GOOG GE GION NO Donen oreo EPROP ONG LEO EIT HON HEM L Dive y E} : © toe SHOLOCHOHUOY ¢ * CF WE MOVE For Storage’ you pay us just about % to NYTHL + + 2 + e = rs ° 4 2 you'll have yd effects—and 12 Send packers to pack and ship the “Xmas box MERCHANT’S 929-031 DS de 16-284 POT OT VEO SGC S eee 2 A Legion of a strong Fo we're exe little rtable, easy, | Beautiful Saddle-seat Rockers at : $2, $2.25, $2.75, ‘ & $3 up to $9.50 —and ev one of them worth more! ? Others Istered in her and velvet, ? © in ever ith and without 4 & arms, high In fact, you $ ¢ cannot call le Rocker but what 4 i it’s here. Prices please. $ « The Houghton Co, _ : fF te16-100 1214 F st.5 19 od The Vanished Tooth. oa > 3 3 a 3 2 J Chas.R. Edmonston| « cut in price. We want to dispose of our stock of fine lamps and lamp globes before the first of the year. Rather than wait until then to reduce them we have done so now. There’s no need to pick from old, back-number styles for Christmas gifts when the newest and most beautiful are offered here at a reduc- tion. There isn’t a handsomer or more complete stock in town tyles that are distinctly dif- ferent from the ordinary sort you see everywhere. We are showing a great va- riety of brass and wrought iron open fire place sets-—in a num- ber of novel styles. These will make very unique and pleasing gifts. Gas and heating stoves and fixtures. Expert plumbing at very mod- erate pri Corcoran Building. E. F. Brooks Co., 531 15th Street. Corcoran Building. del4-2aw-2w-56 AEN SB a CHARLES R. EDMONSTON. Open evenings now. ‘The ? of What! —finds a ready solution here. The stock is necessarily a gift stock through and_ through. What we speak of below are but a few of the immense num- ber of things appropriate for gift-giving: Beer Stein: _. the genuine imported sort—used so much for decorating—in a large variety of fecorations, &¢.— sizes, 60 cents up. Chafing Dishes— "irkel__ plated nd copper—the apes—with the best lamps, in four and five-pint sizes— elegant for giving— $1.65 up. new two. t CPIYSEG OS 14-9 HO OGE Rich Cut Glass—omly cne qual- ity — the very Amerfean cut. The difference "is oly because of the dif- in cut and shape of the pieces. Cut glass for giving should be the highest grade—our sort. Water bottles, $2 up. Bon Bon and olive dishes, $1.90 up. 3 Oil and vinegar bottles, $1 up.¢ Sugar and creams, $2 pair. & pri z 3 $ x 3 a g French an assortment of that will Chop Dishes can be used ic serving croquettes, too. $1.25 up. cht Chop Dishes— fe handsome ne decorations you, 1205 Pa. Avenue. It LE ODOLAG26 64006 Persistent neglect is the worst possible treatment for your teeth. The first visit to the dentist's often means the discovery of vacancles teeth should be. To e them costs more in and trou to have them treated properly by competent dentists, such as you mect at Evans’Dental Parlors, 1309 F St. N. W. del3-24d ooo “Gifts” a t 10°30: off. tures. At VEERROPF GALLERIES. Frau Angelica Angels, ARTISTICALLY FRAMED. BRONZE AND PORCELAIN STATUETTES AND BUSTS, COPLDY AND HOLLYER PRINTS. Orders for Framing still taken for Xmas Pic- de1T-234 Our removal sale offers a grand opportunity for Christmas shoppers to secure fine gifts at from 10 to 30 per cent off! Everything in stock reduced. . and the assort- ie beutiful. ny . Picture Novelties, Giass Photo Frames snd Unframed Pictures. Going to move six doors above as soon as the new building fs ready for occupaney— )Fred. A. Schmidt, 504 9th. pola-3m-24 U Named Fort Mott. Secretary Alger has named one of the two new powerful forts just erected at the mouth of the Protection of Philadelphia Fort Mott, in honor of the late Maj. Gen. Gershom Mott, Delaware river for the nited States volunteers, —— eee eg It matters little what it is that you want —whether “want” ad. a situation or a servant—a in The Star will reach the ROO rE! Person who can fill your need, The efforts in behalf of night opening of the Congressional Library were resumed in the House yesterday by Mr. Handy, who said: “Mr. Chairman, the amendment which I offered yesterday was as foliows: For ad- ditional expense involved in keeping the li- brary open daily from 9 am. to 10 p.m., $15,000," He declared that he appeared with an amendment strictly in accordance with the provisions of the law—not requiring the li- brarian to make any change and not dic- tating to him what changes he shall make, but giving him the money to make such changes as under the provisions of law he may desire to make. He went on: “He has expressed that desire in an offi- cial report to Congress. It follows that my amendment is not inconsistent with any law whatsoever.” The chair, in reply to Mr. Handy’s argu- ment, s4 “The amendment as offered yesterday is, in the judgment of the chair, new legisla- tion, in this, that under existing law the li- brarian of Congress has the power to regu- late the hours when the library shall be kept open, and if the amendment of the gentleman from Delaware is adopted it will operate as a restriction upon the discretion which the librarian of Congress now pos- sesses under existing law. Hence it would be new legislation and subject to the point of order. The chair adheres to his ruling upon that point.” In the course of the discussion Mr. Dock, ery of Missouri made the following signifi- cant statemen “I favor the propesition of the gentleman from Delaware, but desire to do something more, and I an: quite certain that it will be accomplished on an appropriation bill that will follow this after the holidays. I want to do what the gentleman from Dela- ware does—that Is, to open the library to the people of the United States at nigat— but I desire to do more, I want to accom- plish two purposes. I desire to call in the miscellancous books from the departments and put them in the new library building, and then repeal the law authorizing this city to erect or rent a building for a public library. We have nearly 700,000 volumes in the Congressional Library now, and per- haps 40 more in the departments. “These volumes should be available to the people of this city, under proper regulations for their care and safety, and also to the people of the United States who sojourn here. In connection with the proposition of the gentleman from Delaware, which is a most worthy one, I would repeal, as I have heretofore stated, the statute authorizing a public library in this city. Now, then, if you open the Congressional Library at this time—and I sympathize with the enthusl- asm of the distinguished gentleman from Delaware—if you do this now, the result will be to leave on the statute books the law guthorizing a public library. I opposed that law, but Congress has repeatediy—by a close Vote, it Is true—refused to appro- priate the money to execute it. “The law is inimical to the general l- brary interests of this city. Therefore I ask to join the repeal proposition with that of the gentleman from Delaware. Call in the miscellaneous books, and then we will have the jibrary interests in this splendid capital city on a proper basis. I am quite sure that a proposition embodying this idea in some bill after the holi- —s COURSE OF THE POPULISTS. Their Plan of Action in the House Outlined. The populists of the House of Represen- tatives, fn caucus last night, adopted the following resolutions: Resolved, That it is the sense of this caucus that we will resist all efforts to so modify the existing civil service law as to enable any party that may be in power to fill the different positions in civil service with partisars. Resolved, ‘That we are opposed to and will resist all efforts to destroy our green- backs and treasury notes, whether it be by direct legislation or by the subterfuge of refusing to reissue the Same except in ex- change for gold. Resolv That we are opposed to any scheme of enlarging the powers of national banks. That we oppose the conferring of the power to issue notes designed to have the same functions = ananey) to any bank, tion or individual. Resolved, ‘That we favor the early consid- eration and passage of the joint resolution recognizing the independence of the Cuban republic. Resolved, That we are in favor of the early passage of an equitable voluntary bankruptcy bill. —___-e-____. Improving the Minor Coins. The“House committee on coinage,weights and measures held a meeting yesterday, at which the question of suitable material for the minor coins, the one-cent and- five- cent pieces, was thoroughly discussed. Mr. Preston, director of the mint, who was present, said there could be an improve- ment in designs. The testimony of Mr. Preston developed the fact that there were many counterfeit silver dollars in circula- tion which bear a greater amount of sil- ver and purer silver than the regular sil- ver dollar of the government. The gov- ernment, Mr. Preston said, was encounter- ing much trouble with this subject, but he offered no suggestions as to a remedy. It was decided to favorably report the House resolution, and the Secretary of the Treas- ury will be required to make some experi- ments, submit new designs, investigate the matter of securing better material for the coins, and make suggestions in @ report fo Consul Boatmen Azrested for ANeged Thefts From Cargoes—General and Pefsonal News. = —— 4 The hall of Covenant Lodge, No. 13, I. O. O. F., on 31st street, was packed with an enthusiastic audience’ last evening, assem- bled to Hsten to a Musical and literary en- tertainment. The exercises opened with an overture by the Nonpareil Brass Band, an organization of boys, which has been in ex- istence less than a year, but which the director,, Prof. Frank M. Keisow, has brought to a good degree of perfection. The champion baby cake walk was the feature of the occasion, two bright little girls, Miss Alice Hurdle and Miss Marie Bragan, participating. Mr. Charles Hurdle, in his character as a negro woman; Mr. William H. Emerson, in his banjo selec- tions; the South Comedy Four, in their quar- tet, were next in the order mentioned. The mandolin and guitar trio deserve special mention. Miss Nellie Rhodes gave several excellent recitations, Prof. H. Hoskins con- tributed piano solos, and Mr. James Cathell rendered valuable assistance. The proceeds of the entertainment are to be devoted to a charitable purpose. Charged With Theft. William H. Wilson, aged forty-nine; Thomas Norwell, aged twenty-four, and James Colbert, aged sixty-one, all white, and boatmen on the canal, were arrested yesterday afternoon after 2 o'clock by Po- liceman Housel, and held for the Maryland authorities. The warrants for the arrest of the men were brought into the District by Deputy Sheriff Samuel D. Young, who accompanied the officer when making the arrest. The charge against the men is that of larceny. All of them operate boats on the canal, and it is alleged they stole some of the cargo intrusted to their care, while en route from Cumberland to this place. The thefts vary in quantity, it is said, from one to five tons. This merning the police were looking for another boatman, who is alleged to have stolen fifteen tons. ‘The story told by one of the prisoners is to the effect that his boat was tied up along the line, and he ran out of provis- ions and money. Having no means of li ing, some of the coal was taken and sold, and it was thought that when this end of the line was reached the cost of the coal taken would be deducted from the allowance given to them for freighting the cargo. The prisoners did not have any objection to going back to Maryland to stand trial for the offense, and this morning at 10 o'clock they were driven to the depot and taken to Hagerstown, where the case will be heard. Chureh Bazaar Opens. The bazaar at Grace P. E. Church, cor- ner of and Grace streets, opened very auspiciously last evening. The attendance was good, and a fine program of a musicil ane literary nature was rendered for tho benefit of the guests of the evening. Mas- ters Edwin and Clinton Balinger appeared, and also Miss Lipp: Phere were se cral other numbers presented. The bazaar is given under thé auspices of tne Dau; ters of the King and the Ministering C! League of the church. Among the connected with the affair are Miss Alice Alden, Miss Anna Abbott, Mrs. Jone: Mrs. Charles Bak the M Lauri Grace and Lillie Bentén, Miss Lulu Grimes, Miss Wilkinson, Miss, Neva Norton, Mr: Richardson, Miss Annfe Madison and Miss Renner. The baziar will close tonight. Societies Choose Officers. At a meeting of Georgetown Council, No. 997, American Legion 6f Honor, held at its hall last evening, the following officers were elected to sefve for the ensuing term: Commander, William V. Lewis; vice com- mander, J. F. Darcey; secretary, J. P. Wal- lace; treasurer and gollector, James B. Evans; chaplain, Mrs. Mary Becker; orator, J. F, Wallace; warden, J. B. Robe: J. T. Clements; trustees, H. C. W. A. Cunningham, jr. At a meeting held last Wednesday evea- ing the Young People’s Society of Christiaa Endeavor of Congress Street M. P. Church elected the following officers for the year: President, W. T. Ballard; vice president, Miss Fiorence Hammond; secretary, Walter Gri 3} corresponding secretary, Miss Amelia Hutchins; chorister, Robert T. Bal- lard. Brotherhood of St, Andrew. The local chapter of the Brotherhood of St. Andrew of St. John’s Church, corner of Potomac and O streets, will hold the reg- ular monthly meeting for men only on Sunday evening at 7:30 o'clock. Some well-known divine will be secured to make an address at the services. This is the second meeting of the present winter sea- son held under the auspices of the broth- erkood. > To Encourage Patriotism, The Commissioners have received from the author, the Rev. Edward Johnson Runk of New York, a copy of his national epic poem, “Washington,” in six cantos, together with a photograph of the poet, who explains that he is a minister of the Reformed Dutch Church in America, a master of arts in Columbia University, and also e2 member of the New York So- ciety cf the Sons of the Revolution. The poem is dedicated to the people of the United States, and the copy received by the Commissioners is presented to the people of the District through them. The purpose of the prodyction Is to instill and encourage patriotism in the American peo- ple. >—_——. Naturalization of Chinese. The Chinese Equal Rights League of America, composed of about 9,000 Chinese residents of the United States, has sub- mitted a memorial to Congress in support of the bill to permit the naturalization of Americanized Chinese. Representative Smith of Illinois, by re- quest, has introduced a bill to permit the naturalization of American Chinese, mak- ing only male Chinese of good repute resi- dent in the United States for ten years, who have discarded the Chinese ress, adopted that of this country, and who speak English. Information Regarding Filibustering The Senate yesterday passed a resolu- tion, offered by Mr. Cannon, directing the Secretary of the Treasury to furnish the Senate the names of the revenue cutters employed on the cgagt.of Florida to prevent filibustering; how? many such expeditions were. thwarted; "WHat" vessels were cap- tured; what armed expeditions were taken, and by what autherity of law the Secretary of the Treasury acted Jn the matter. <3} = = Ga To Blaine Tf you do nok get shies yes is the the Cork and Capsule that it bears the name W. A. GAINES & CO. It is a Government Guarantee that goes with thts bottling. ALL DEALERS SELL IT for excellence apd variety enywaere elec All the wanted kinds of mixed and plain candies of the purest and most toothsome sort ai Prices are sure (III omas L. Hume, des-18t,14 1204 324 St. Gpen evenings until Xmas. [1 i, | As @ special holiday offering we're going ! to give you a choice of an elegant line of 111, Opera Glasses for exactly balf what other U1] dealers ask. These glusses have fine mag- I 11 nitying lenscs and make handsome gifts. ||| | You can supply your stationery needs from 11, our stock quite as satisfactorily and at less expense than anywhere x Blackford’s, 3125 [i Street. des-18t-14 , BIG “GUTS” * in boys’ clothing ~ for the last Saturday before Xmas. SPECIAL DRUG SALE. Paine’s Celery Compound. 650, Terraline .......... Carter's Pills. Scott's Emulsion. Black Rubber Nippies, best inake Absorbent Cotton, Ib.” packages. 5 ELL'S RELIABLE DR M. 32d and O. 3d and 007 82d and des-1 DAUDET-1S DEAD Distinguished French Author Suddenly Stricken in Paris Last Night. Was Dining With His Family When the Dread Summons Came— Sketch of His Life. Alphonse Daudet died in Paris at 8 o'clock last evening. He was dining with his family, and was in excellent spirits, when he was seized with a sudden syncope. Physicians were summoned, but he died al- most immediately. Alphonse Daudet, the celebrated French novelist, was born of poor parents at Nimes, a provencal city in southeastern France, on May 13, 1840. After studying at the Lyceum at Lyens he became an usher in a school at Alais, where he did the drudgery of that humble calling for a year or more. In 1857, in company with his brother, Loui: three years who was s ent to Paris, in the hope of gai a livelihood by lit- erary pursuits. For a time they had a hard struggle for existen In 1858 Alphonse Daudet brought out a collection of poems, entitled “Les Amour- euses,” which immediately gaixed for him @ reputation, and Jed to his connection with a number of newspapers. He soon published in Figaro his account of the hardships of the life of an usher in a pro- Vincial school, with the title “Le Gueux de Province.” A’ second collection of poems, “La Double Conversion,” followed, and in 1861 a series of papers which he contribut- ed to Figaro was brought out in book form as “Le Chaperon Rouge.” For five years, from 1861 to 1865, Daudet was private sec- retary to the Due de Morny, president of the Corps Legislatif. He wrote his “Let- tres sur Paris” for “La Petit Moniteur” in 1865, under the name of Jehan de I'lIsle, and in the succeeding year his “Lettres de Mon Moulin,” signed with the name Gaston Marie, were addressed to L'Evenement. M. Daudet’s publications include “Le Petit Chose” (1868), “Lettres a un Absent” (si), “Les Adventu digieuses de Tartarin de Tarascon" “Les Petits s Sontes de (873), “Robert Helmont” “Les Femmes a@Artistes” (1874), romont Jeune et Risler Aine” (1874), (1876), “Le Nabab” (1s “Contes Cho’ “Les Rois en Exil'"’ (18' is la Fantasie et I'Histoi (187), “Numa Roumestan” (1881), “Les Ci- gognes” (1883), “‘L'Evangelistes” (1883! “Sappho” (1884), “Tartarin sur les Alp (i885), “La Belle — Nivernaise’ ‘Trente Ans de Paris’ (1887), “L’Immor- tel” (1888) and “Port Tarascon” (1890). While his chief fame rests on his novels, M. Daudet also became widely known as a dramatist. A number of his novels were dramatized either by himself alone or in collaboration with others, under their orig- inal titles. In conjunction with Ernest Lepine he wrote two pieces, “La Derniere Idole,” which was brought out at the Odeon Theater in 1862, and_ “L’Oeillet,” which was produced at the Comedie Franc: in 1865. Subsequently he wrote three pieces, were distinct failures—“Le Sacri- at the Vaudeville Theater; at the same house, and “Lise Tavernier,” brought out at the Am- bigu. More recently he wrote “La Lutte pour la Vie” and “L'Obstacle.” The lat- ter was based on his novel ‘“L'Immortel,” which was a cutting satire on the French Academy. Daudet belonged to the naturalistic school in French fiction. In “Le Nabab” the private life of the Due de Morny and the members of the Second Empire were minutely described. Most of his charac- ters were drawn from life. In “Trente Ans de Paris” he describes his struggles as an unknown young author. He contributed to a large number of journals besides Fi- garo, especially to the Monde Illustre and the Moniteur Universel. To his “Fromont Jeune et Risler Aine” the French Academy awarded the Jouy prize in June, 1875. In 1874 Daudet was appointed one of the edi- tors of the Journal Officiel, a sinecure, which left him plenty of time for his liters ary work. M. Daudet was always a most accessible nan, and a writer who visited him in 1894 said: “I don’t believe any one is ever turn- ed away from his door.” —— Lincoln at an Argument. From the Syracuse Standard. “I have a story on Abraham Lincoln which has never been printed,” said United States Judge C. G. Foster. “In the winter of 1859-60 Lincoln visited Kansas, making speeches at Troy and Atchison. At Atchi- son he put up at the old Massasoit House, which every old-time politician will remem- ber. Gen. Stringfellow, John A. Martin, Tom Murphy and I called upon Mr. Lincoln at the hotel. In the course of the conver- sation Lincoln turned to Stringfellow, who was a pro-slavery advocate, and said: “*Gen. Stringfellow, you pro-slayery fel- lows gave as one reason why slavery should not be prohfbited in Kansas that only the negro could break up the tough prairie sod. Now I’ve broken hundreds of acres of prai- rie sod in my time, and the only question which remains to be decided is whether I am _a white man or a nigger.” “Gen. Stringfellow admitted the force of the argument and congratulated Mr. Lin- coln upon his pointed, logicg) way of put- ting things. ———_+o-—____ Restriction of Immigration. The House committee on immigration has decided to make a favorable report on the educational test bill. This requires all imi its on reaching country to be able to read or write the English or some other language. — ———_ Te Prohibit Pelagic Sealing. In the House yesterday, after consider- able discussion, the bill to prohibit sealing was passed, by a vote of 148 to oe of the Hotel . An Emptre—see ad., page 5. . We shall make this Saturday reduction sale--the last one before Xmas—memorable to Washington mothers for many months to come. Such offerings of Boys’ High-grade Cloth- ing are too rare to pass by unnoiiced. Unfortunately the quantities are limited in some lines, but prompt purchasers will find plenty of “good things. A few dozen of those Boys’ Handsome Cape Overcoats, in_ brown, blue, black and Scotch plaids and "10 Q) 8 fancy mixtures, sizes3 to 16--reg- ular price $7 and $8, Saturday only Boys’ $5, $6 and $7 Suits, $3.98. Mothers with large families will appreciate this opportunity to “suit” three boys at the usual cost of two. We offer 150 Boys’ Reefer and Double-breast- — ed Suits in nobby Scotch plaids |— and Fancy Mixed effects— =| strong, durable fabrics and fast colors—si 4 to 16—always __ hereto- i 4 Deep Cuts in Boys’ Reefers. Just to make your visit here tomorrow _ interesting, offer these special unprecedented reductions in Boys’ Reefers —the most useful and elegant overgarments ever devised for —— the little men. Big qualities—but small quantities—so hurry up. Gh) Aro = throughout, ages 9 to 16—the ina | OO lar standard $5 grade. Saturday oniy ? Parker, Bridget & Co., _ Straightforward Clothiers, 315 7th Street. — One lot of Boys’ Handsome Blue Chinchilla Reefers—double- breasted, silk velvet collar, nicely finished—sizes 10 to 16—never sold below $4.50. Saturday only Lot of Boys’ True Blue Chin- chilla Reefers — double-breasted— silk velvet collars—handsomely lined The Fender Caught Him. From the Hartford Courant. The First National Bank building on State street is towering so high that one has to crane his neck to see the operations on top. An old gentieman was crossing from the Courant building to the post office yesterday morning about 10 o'clock and stopped in the middle of the street to gaze up at the men working on the top story of the bank building. he did so he turned and walked slowly backward as he con- | The Quality Store. - It’sFound if you hunt among our stock of Christmas specials. You won't have any mi givings whether you've sclected your oe tinued to strain his neck to oe the! < gifts to give wisely. We've operation of the derrick. An clectric car,|% made special preparati = made s eparatio unnoticed by him, was coming swiftly up |Z cone a = 4 ? i eondhesd the incline, and as it drew oopnette tohim}¢ ° lies & ne line of tancy it attracted his attention. He partly turned, | 4 novelties for ~— ane when the: fender struck his left lez and! 3 tesre the | the home—and scooped him up as a black bass fs scooped | $ = 43 the best obtainable at into a landing net. He was carried in his the lowes m : ‘ cradle for some distance before the car | 1 ¢ est prices you can came to a stop. Then he climbed out. He | © Pay for qualities— was uninjured,~and there was not a speck | * Jere are— of dirt on him: He did not say a word, but Shwe S resumed his walk as if nothing had hap- shaving Stands. pened.. He might have fared worse. e Fane Chairs. Pema pa eee T= 2 Novelty Rockers To Repeal the Civit Service Law. | ocho Gor ee iW Senator Deboe yesterday introduced a} $ 4 SPOT en and Women, DM providing for the repeal of the civil! ¢ ‘Atm Chai : ee service law and providing a tem of ex-| 2 Corner Chairs. amination by the various departments. ® Music Cabinets, China Closets. Dressing Tables. Cheval Glass «Place St. NIcHOLAs in your household and you need have no ~~ a Bs ? 2 ° * a 4 . . 2 2 e ° a a 4 ° J a a e o = a 4 2 4 > oo > 2 a 2 5 oa > 4 2 ° o o é » fears for the lessons taught 3-piece Divan Suites, > your children.» — School Journal. Parlor Tabl 3 Tabourette 3 She Sratare Se. Morris Chairs. ; He. Wicholas MEagaxine for Young Folks Panel Tapestries, > Go-carts. mS Baby Carriages. -¢ Carpet Sweepers.; 3 Rugs. 4 Draperies 3 atts * Sofa Pillows. 3 tip day f Seng Bt = > rd te npg se ke ; > =———— 41 HOEKE, ; 9 & A YEAR’S SUBSCRIPTION © FURNITURE, Carpets, prarertes, 3 TO ST. NICHOLAS a. Ave. and 8th Street.$ > it is about the best possible Christ- mas present for a boy or girl. An especially strong program has been prepared for the com- ing year,—Rudyard Kipling’s new «Just-So» Stories (fantas- tic stories about animals),serials PO eH ER OEE EO OR OHOE CLEC OD Pure, Fresh, Delicious. Reeves’ Chocolates and Pon Bons are the acme of purity, freshness delicionsness. rm by Frank R. Stockton, J.T. Trow- bridge, W. O. Stoddard, and otherwell-known writers,—with periors any price. The ladies say so. Judge them yourself. Reeves, 1209 F St. de17 the best pictures that money and taste can procure. Sr. NichoLas costs $3.00 a year ; it is not cheap, but «it is the model and ideal juvenile magazine of the world.» HOW TO GIVE ST. NICHOLAS AT CHRISTMAS. Send us the price of a year’s subscrip- tion ($3.00), and we will send you a large, (s0e mini above), with the Novem- ber and December numbers. November Seiicncitia tee John B. Espe 1010 PA. AVE.