Evening Star Newspaper, December 21, 1897, Page 10

10 | THE EVENING STAR, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1897-16 PAGES, ~ —— MAVER BROS. & CO., 937-39 F ST. Yesterday’s rain didn’t stop the crowds from coming. The army of shoppers we entertained yesterday bespoke with no uncertain evidence the hold this store has on the Washington public. You look to us for the greatest of values, and up to this day (December 21) we have never disappointed you. And in this holi- day sale your expectations are more than met. For this is a time when the greatest of money saving chances is offered you! Take advantage of them. Select from the Thousands of gift things. Sterling Novelties, Chatelaines and Metal Belts. Jeweled Side Combs. Chatelaines enoush Metal Belts — any f = ; | here to meet every ae tee handled a splendid vartets— | Wine 2 Tatgeat"'az. | Purse can be satis Cutters, Button prpeae boeih? = sortment | in” town. | fied—$22 the highest Hooks and | #- 25 and- | Prices range ary a oO p- | from $6.49 acm 42c, | 98. mf oP Be. | wn 25c. Paper Cutters | era Bage—jewel- Heres a prett Here's the Daint- Rene sities ao tintug of Aet- | novelty, in Chate-°| fest of Dresden China oddly pretty, with silk satin—$6.50 | laines—leather chain | Clocks. The jewel- silver-plated bende | A pus elsewhere | and Lining-called the | ers, think it cheap =tor this | z Chate- and pearl k laine at- $2.50— our Blade . 10c. | Mir 2°*$3.98 | ithment $2.98 | fice "$1.98 Pocket Books—Leather Belts—Traveling Sets. Children’s Cotn | Here's the star of- | Bese. (he bem ant Traveling Cases and ety | fer of the lot. 98c. aa Bae sie pat Leather Toilet Sets sest and monkes— | Pocket Boks—heavy | skin Mned—$1.25 the | SPlenty—the top price cl sterling silver cor- | regular Ge core 8 ners. Spe- | price. Spe- ne leas i celal at ...... 49c. } cial at .. 89e. price is . 19 c Here are Umbrellas for Gift Giving! | The way to please Think of $4.50 Um- nbrellaa | & Wol isn't hard rellag offered at a "s} 48 $1.98 ever | to solve—with this | awalting you — $250 | third less! ‘This spe- awaiting | line of gift Umbrel- | its regvlar price, eo is | i | cla offer ownership or | las, ranging our spe- aie He one down from elal price s a0 CSTD | sie ro DBC. | iaatew it PLB 5420, out 92-98 GORED BELTS—SIDE AND BAND GARTERS. Here's price upset- | | Band Garters ga- Special holiday offer Here's another very x | lore! Make yor - ast er! ‘The usual | bop eo ES Be ae Hise me spectal offer! Silk i Bh jety whos ce equality Med, E tin Belt— | re CP nerg Drices at | orth 98. Our spe | Med. plain, all col frilled gees clear aon of- ors and fancy; easily down to erat. worth dou- bing aul ae a ments 49Ce 65C. Siors. ese DO erat, ble AND TOILET ARTICLES—FANS. tiutter im Perfumery — Pigot | _ Colgate’s Perfumes | vior )AP—reg- anything | Perres’ French Per- | —a staple line of tol- | ularly eld every- iz in | fumes—anything you | let necessities —sel- | where at 75c. a box akers, | dom varing in price of 3 cak *. : | —Our spe- © 4 DC. eat oer 24C, 2 | instead =.-) 45. HAND-PAINTED CHINA AND WILLOW NOVELTIES. | Hand-painted Fancy Extra Fine Willow Hand-painted China 2 We ON" | Gime Pistes — tee. | BOE —Nisual price, | Salve Boxes — 19¢. Seap ane | quality of- $1.98 — Onr ality offer- Trays—at ... "9c. | fered at... 12'4c. Price ....... 98c. i sa ae eres 10c. °o Hdkfs. for Xmas gifts. Here’s the finest display of Handkerchiefs this city has ever known! And the beauty of the assortment is enhanced by the smallest prices ever quoted! No better gift could be given. We pack all purchases in a neat box—remember. Li a Ladies’ Hdkfs. |Hdkfs. Men Like. Hemstitch- Men's Cole " i tdered | der Hemstit z Border | a | Plain Whit ith Waite | stitched — Bes V4-tneh Ver: sp ery specia! Mem- | Embroidered. — with | a 2 Bilge, | Jmserting—1 and 1%. | | Men's Plain White © agiyg yy ize, hem in plain | Hemstitcned Initial 4, ‘ine All. 1 White — embroidered | All-linen — Handker- With nandkerchiets ems, | mourning stiteh- ete t08 ene —with all initials— Mourning | edn ned slic | Sapa gfe me | very speci 350 tker Ie. 1234. | or. 10c- | otter at. 3c, ee A grand assortment a ee 1 linen ee ’s Plat a sates” teas tial —hemstitched | Men's Plain White | lain, Fini f Lad All-lnen “embroidered initial | Hemetitched and In- | All-linen Handker. Initial Hand sete) Pe mit ro tered ince | sitar Hanaeereniats | CileGW) an lategent regular | lace edge, with val- | —fegular 18c. qual- sae 1s offered 1Se. val- co) :9 enciennes in- | ities, go In the lot us ace, EDIAC. | serting to WSC. | AP ABAc. | ar. 19c, Emi Ladies’ Embroider- ed Scalloped also. em bro‘dered hemstir at the | very spectal price 19¢. SILK HANDKERCHIEFS. A delightful assort- Embroidered A | linen, hemstite | ment to select from Fine | embroidered scall | —of Silk, with Int- Reaeie@atenit Hemstitenea | $48e—also Tace-edged | tial, Handkereniets | every one wait s Handker- for men — previously | least 75c. Our pri Handker Dye. | 25c. | mia at sc Dee . price eblefs at.... a * | and 40c. ~ 8 } Ladies’ Embroider. | Lace Embroldered- s = = éd Scalloped Edge, | edge Hundkerchlefs— | Plain oe Sik | In Plain White silk ize Hand: | regntar 75 and We, | Handkerchiefs —a@ | of a heavy quality— Fegularly | 39 adies’ Lace Hand- iso Em- Sealloped- | present —economically | splendid value at the priced, as we Fine Silk Handker- chiefs — that the values at the me 48c. price ....... "s Handker- . a nice gift youngster— The $1.25 grade of White ‘Silk Handker- chiefs men's furnish. Es wed aa pot up 3 in a box— | men’s stores ask $1 stores sell ar $1.25 for, we sell we duplicat = taldes ats, OCs for as low as DUC. | RE noe bows ft for | fine the y Fay ttis'§ 25 In Men’s Handkerchiefs—we sales. ss. s offer one of the best varieties Ladies’ Steer Fine | Shown in the city of Washington. Kuwn, “iit vont | While the exhibit of Ladies’ Hand- Eee — an quaity | Kerchiefs includes the best quali- a ndker- eblef poe . ties and in the largest showing | known to the local retailing trade! Ladies’ Real Duchesse Lace | Remember, all Handkerchiefs | are boxed free of charge. Handkerchieis—from. .... .$1 up. Gloves solve the gift puzzle And the solution of how to make a little money make a hand- some showing is to be found in the superb assortment of Gloves. Everything in the glove way for use by man, woman, miss, boy or child—is here. Here’s a little list for your guidance — items picked at random from the glove stock: Pc er trod Here's | Chidren’s | Ladies’ | ““Alexan- peidles $1.25 qual Infants’ White Mit- Furtop Mittens— ander joves, ity 4-button Dressed warm “atid service. | fine kidskin, button, | Kia Gloves, in all ary: hares tops ale. During the hol- | lace and clasp, ali | ghades to select from | —Keeps Uttle fingers iday sale the es] | shades for pe —offered i t_the | warm as toast—very etal price evening very special i BEES SOC. | earf OSC. bare | price MN TSC. | Heel! 10. tay, ——— J Eee pee Here's Dressed Boys’ Chinebilla- Here's a lot of Men's 2-clasp Mo- Kid Glove for wen top Lined Kid] Boys Kid Gloves— | cha Gloves hand. not one whit differ | Gloves, in all shades 5 some enough for we've up till now | dress occasious—serv- ent from that ‘round | —any boy will ap- «$1.25 been selling for 98c. iceable enough for town shops ask $1.25 | preciate this for ~ | every-dsy wear—lin- and even $1.50. Christmas, and _ the ae. egos in this | ed and. unitned—our Our spe- rice epeeial cial price $1.00 oaly sone SC. Price + 75c. price ie. $1.49 t One large lot of Men's and Boys’ Astrakhan Here's the cheapest quality Glove Gloves. splendid Gloves, for outdoor im cold | we've qrer offered! dren's Cashmere weather. During this holiday sale— loves, in all colors, very nice qual- the price for men's, Soc-r and boys", 40C. } ity”: presse) po Important Doings in Wraps. A Fur Wrap is about as sensible a present as any one could give another. And the barrier of high prices no longer blocks the way to owning something with style and service in it. We're establishing a rec- ord for low prices—no concern in town can match. Here’s proof: Electric Seal Worth ¢ 4. -95. | Electric Seal $ 5:98: Collarette, 8-00, Cape, Worth $10, With stole fronts over 15 inches long—has Best quality Electric Seal Cape—18 storm collars, trimmed with the latest marten eng. full sweep—ripple—lined with brown tails—the wrap is lined with rhadame silk. rae oe handsome a Bur Cape trim- and is actually an $8 value. $8 Marten § 5:00- ~ Collarettes, Imitation Stone Marten Collarettes—heads Genuine Alaska Sealskin Collarette reduced from $37.50to.. oo. eas and tails both sides—has every appearance of This elegant Wrap has real marten the $20 Collarettes—and $8 has been the up- mings, and would cost at any furrier's store till-now price. at least $45. MONKEY FUR CAPES, with electric seal storm collars—reg- ular price, $12 é $6 quality Electric Seal Collars —heads and tails on both sides— $6°5°| oe ; $398 MAYER BROS. & CO., 937-39 F STREET. 937-39 CIVIL SERVICE REFORM Mr. John Joy Edson’s Opinion of the Recent Convention. That Which Impressed Him at Cin- cinnati—Mr. Grosvenor Not Representing Ohio. Mr. John Joy Edson, presidert of the Civil Service Reform Asscciation of the District, has just returned from the seven- teenth annual convention in Cincinnati of the National Civil Service Reform League. Mr. Edson is enthusiastic over the pro- ceedings of the convention, and stated to- dey to a Star reporter that the prospects are mvch brighter than ever for civil ser- vice reform. The meeting convened in Cincinnati the 16th, and held over the 17th. Mr. Edson said today, in speaking of it: “Everybody appeared greatly interested in the work of the convention. Some of the best pecple in Cincinnati took part in the proceedings. There were about one hundred and twenty-five delegates present, coming from as far west as Colorado and as far east as Massachusetts. They repre- sented the leading citizens in the section from whence they came. Of the prominent local men who took part in the proceed- ings was Judge W. H. Taft, presiding judge of the United States circuit court of ap- reals, and president of the Cincinnati Civil Service Reform Association. He made a Fewerful speech for civil service reform, which undoubtedly had great weight with everybody who heard it, es the judge is one of the abiest and one of the most popular men in the state of Ohio. Garfield’s Son a Reformer. “Another prominent man, one of the young men of the state, who was present at the convention, was James R. Garfield, scn of President Garfield. He took the greatest interest in the work, and made an address which stamped him as a young n.an of unusual force and promise of future fulness and large influence. ‘One of th? most characteristic and nota- ble things, I think, about the convention was the prominence of the men who were for the most part delegates. Thcy were dis- interested and unselfish in this work, with no idea of seeking office or of pushing themselves forward in any way, and hav- ing only the best interests of the country at heart. “From my observations, I was convinced that there ts not now one persun engaged in the civil service reform movement who has any idea of taking a backward step. The lIccal association has had increased en- thusiasm infused into it, and earnest ef- s will be made this winter to have the civil service rules extended to cover the em- ployes of the municipal government of the District. Republican Party’s Position. “One of the strongest addresses in favor of civil service reform was at the public meeting of the league December 17, made by Judge Hitchcock of St. Louis. His text was ‘The Republican Party and Civil Ser- vice Reform.’ He showed conclusively that up to and including the last republican convention the party had always been in favor of civil service reform. Every re- publican President, from Lincoln’ and Grant down, has favored it. “A well-known labor leader in Cincinnati, Mr. Hugh Cavanaugh, made a ringing ad- dress in favor of civil service reform, show- ing that he and his associates heartily in- dorsed the movement. Mr. Grcsvenor may think he is represent- ing the majority of his constituents in fight- ing civil service reform, but, judging from conversing with some of the leading citi- zens in his district and in Ohio, it would seem that he is mistaken, as they appear to be earnestly in its favor. The Young Men Interested. “In my opinion, there is one most signif- cant fact which I think would go to prove that civil service reform fs continually on the increase. That is the remarkable in- terest which young men take in the move- ment. Whether they are fresh from the university or from the farms, they take hold ef it and work earnestly. The hope of the country {s in its young men. “Tke people of Cincinnati contributed to our comfort and convenience must pleas- antly, and their hospitality was highly ap- Freciated by the delegate: Civil Pensions, A resoluticn was adopted by the league, without a dissenting vote, clearly disavow- ing indorsement of civil pensicns, declaring that such provision should cnly be made by voluntary efforts and organized by the employes themselves, Mr. ‘F. L. Siddons, secretary of the local association, attended the convention with Mr. Edson. The other delegates from the District re A. E. Wolf and H. H. Glassie. They sp equally enthusiastic regarding the convention. —————_-e+___ Christmas Glasses, Thore are are obliged to wear glasses in order to repair some imperfection of the eyesight always appreciate a second psir cf eyeglasses or spectacles for possible use when the original pair become mislaid, as they so often do, or lost. There is a place in Washington where all varieties of eye- glasses and spectacles may be procured for exactly half-price as long as the supply lasts, and that is Oppenheimer’s on {th street near F street. A pair of glasses that would cost $5 or $6 at any other time may be secured now for exactly half that sum. It may also be well to mention that Oppen- heimer’s is the place where the New Home sewing machine is sold, and there is a big reduction on these useful articles for the holidays. ——_o___ Mr. Crawford’s Lecture. Two audiences—one in the north, the other in the south, end of Center Market Hall—listened last evening to the lecture by the novelist, F. Marion Crawford, on Leo XIII and the Vatican. Mr. Crawford spoke from that part of the hall adjoining the Smithsonian grounds, yet he was audible to the audience which sat near Pennsylvania averue. As the tall, athletic figure of the novelist appeared advancing on the stage the two audiences applauded cheerfully. With the opening sentences of the lecture it was clear that what Mr. Crawford had to say would be expressed in the clear, finished and picturesque style that marks his literary work. Opening with an account of Leo’s birth- place and rearing, Mr. Crawford described the conditions that beset the latter part of the reign of Pius IX, into which the pres- ent pope was ushered as the temporal head of the church, Leo is tall, spare and muscular, with a tenaciously healthful constitution. A scholar, he is yet a man of action. De- liberate as a judge of men and policies, he is acute, quick and witty in personal in- tercourse. Mr. Crawford's appreciation of the pope’s place in history, his office as a savior of peacefulness, a champion of conservatism and liberality of the true Catholicism that sets the age forward and not back, made a fitting close to the lecture, and was receiv- ed- with prolonged applause. His reign as pope has revealed his wis- dom as 2 peacemaker among nations. His statesmanship has affirmed itself in his steadfast course of opposition to war, an- archy and civil disorder. Need for Christmas. Duvall’s store, at 1923 Pennsylvania ave- nue, boasts of having for sale all of the finest food products of Europe and Amer- fica, inclidirg liquids and solids. If it is Gesired ‘to make the Christmas menu a memorable success the wherewithal can be obtained at this store. Smithfield hams, Atmore’s old English plum pudding, home- made mincemeat, brandied peaches, Cape Cod cranberries, twenty different kinds of CHRISTMAS GIFTS. Some of the Places Where They Can Be Found. The frugal hpu: er will find to her liking at John C. Walker's, 1711-13 Penn- sylvania avenué, inthe way of Christmas dainties, such as paper shell almonds, rai- sins, citron, currants and mince meat. Mr. Walker's specialty is eight pounds of new mixed nuts for, $1. What is more appropriate and prettier than a box of handsome roses as a Christ- mas gift. Shotild they be American beau- ties the present is erlhanced ten-fold. J. H. Small & Sons, 14th and G streets, make a specialty of American beauties and violets, and are also able to furnish the latest floral novelties in the New York market. Parties and social calls will be the order of the day for the next two weeks, and thé wearing apparel should be in first-class order. With thoughts in this direction, Wheatley, ‘at 1068 Jefferson avenue north- west, should not be forgotten. The finest dry cleaning and expert dyeing is done at his establishment. There has been a great demand for leather goods this Christmas for gifts, and novelties in that line have not been want- sing. All goods sold by Hodges, 511 Yth street, are lettered in gold and silver while you wait. Christmas shoppers should not over!ook C. A. Muddiman & Co., 1204 G and 616 12th streets, when looking for useful present Nothing can be more appropriate than 2 fine banquet lamp with all the late im- provements and decorations. The Goodyear Rubber Company ts right in line with their rubber goods for Christ- mas. The store at 807 Pennsylvania ave- nue has been crowded for the past week. the trade in rubber toys, boots and shoes and mackintoshes being something tremen- dous. If you have a friend who is a member of secret societies nothing prettier for a Christmas gift than a Knight Templar or Masonic charm can be thought of. F. Loewenstein, $15 G street, makes a special- ty of this class of goods. Christmas gifts vut of the ordinary can be found at the “Tile Shop,” 520 and 522 13th street. Quaint bits of iron work, colo- nial fire dogs and other useful and orna- mental articles can be found at the “shop’ in great variety and at very moderate prices. >—— Their New Sign. Through The Star, Messrs. Stumph & Bro., the well-known upholsterers, wish to call the attention of the public to their in mense electric sign, the largest in Amer- ica, which they have just had placed on top of their building, Nos. 631 to 635 Massa- chusetts avenue northwest. This Sign covers re than 1,400 square feet and contains incandescent lamps. It was designed by Mr. E. B. Stumph. The firm also cor- lially invites everybody in the District to over: it their warehouse and see article in the line of upholstery, and wire mattresses is manufactured. The esiablishment is the largest south of New York and will Well repay a visit. Why They Were Pretty. “Did you notice how very preity Katie's hand looked at Mrs. Rich's reception last night?” asked a petite blonde of her com- panion on F street today. “Yes, I did, and J know what made it lock so.” “Do tell me. 1s it a secret?” “No, She buys all of her gloves now at the Louvre Glove Company, F street, where they have some of the finest gloves in the city. 1 am going up there to buy some gloves and gité them to my friends as Christmas presents —t——__— Marriage Licenses. Marriage licenses have been issued to the following: White—George, B. Ellis of this city and Maggie A. Woessner of Baltimore; Chas. Schooler and Dora Haflin, both of Fairfax county, Va.; Elmo W. Fenwick and Hele W. Smith; Anthony'H. Kennedy and Het- tle J. Gooding;’ Elijah S. Morell of Phila- delphia, Pa., and Rhoda F;‘Reddy of Syra- cuse, N. ¥. Colored—James Brown and Ella Clark; Samuel Wilson and Lucinda Gilmore; W1 Howard and Rachel Powell; Andrew Ros: and Henrietia Kelley; Bugene B. A. Jone and Louisa Smith. eae Cee They Understand Beer. What Gambrinus did not know of beer and its manufacture, the Washington Brew- ing Company could teach him. For some years this company has been turning out an article in the malt Mquor line that fills all requirements exacted by the trade. Purity, strength and health-giving proper- ties are justly claimed for it, and its tonic properties are recognized by the medical profession. A case dces not cost much, although it is beycnd estimate to compute the real good it does. >— Beginning the Year. Those who want to begin the next year by putting asidé something for a “rainy day” will be paid interest on their de- posits by the Washington Loan and Trust Company, correr of F and 9th streets. Those who have to borrow will find the company a secure one to deal with. in fact, in a general banking and trust busi- ness the company stands high among those of the United States. The old and trust- werthy institution will begin the New Year in better shape than ever before. The long list of financters connected with the institutfon is an assurance that dur- ing the coming year it will increase in strength and wealth and in facilities for an enormous and safe business. Ae ES Beware of Impostors. The police ar? anxious that the public should be warned against impostors, who are about the city begging. Some of them, the police have learned, have falsely rep- resented that they were employed by the Belt Line railroad, and, because of the financial condition of the road, thev had been reduced to want. The police are look- ing for these impostors, and, if found, they will be arrested. penance eee Black Diamonds. Consumers of coal are no doubt interest- ed in the announcement made by the well- known coal and wood dealers, Johnson Bros., 1206 F street, to the effect that the coal they are selling lasts the longest. It is unnecessary to carry this out to the logical conclusion that such coal is the cheapest. This is what they claim for the black diamonds taken from the Lee mines, known as the Lee'mine coal. In addition to this coal, the firm furnishes, as hereto- fore, soft and jharg coal, as well as soft and hard wood, and are well equipped to supply in any quan ‘y, as well as prompt- ly, these necessiry @ids to the comfort and happiness of home life. es Living Advertisements. Thousands of cifizens who carry” the watches of J. Karr’s,Sons, 945 Pennsylvania avenue, are livingiadvertisements of the reputation of that’house, which has been maintained unbfemfShed in this city for the past forty years. The special attention which they give to,watches and the expert knowledge enable:ithem to put genuine values in the ‘hands of their customers. This house does net place watches in their stock simply mecause they have pretty cases and the movements will run, but they know why a watch is first class and they give their customers the benefit of this knowledge. They are also importers and dealers in diamonds, as well as in watches, and they carry a line of other goods such as are usually found in first-class jewelry establishments. ee Splendid Variety. Chafing dishes and dinner sets are among the most acceptable gifts which can be bestowed at Christmas time. The best of these, at prices which will please, are to be found at the big. store of Charles R. Hd- monston, 1205 Pennsylvania avenue. Mr. Edmonston calls particular attention to the Haviland dinner sets which he advertises and to his chafing dishes and tea kettles. Mr. ton has an immense ston makes a cfalty of these the year round, but has provided hi with a jiday season. BONDING MINERS’ OUTFITS, Regulations of the Canadian Customs Service. A response has been received to a recent letter from Secretary Gage to the Canadian commissioner of customs, requesting in- formation as to the bonding of miners’ out- fits through Canadian territory en route from Juneau, Alaska, by way of the Chil- koot pass and the Yukon river, to Circle City, Alaska. The commissioner says that the following regulations have been pre- pared to meet the case: “Imported goods as above described shall be reported to the Canadian custom house, Lake Tagish, and may be entered for ex- portation there on the usual form ‘intran- situ’ in duplicate. “The goods may then be delivered with- out payment of duty, to be carried to their destination out of Canada by the transpor- tation company, which has duly executed bond, in the form prescribed by the min- f£ customs, for the due and faithiul delivery of all packages carried by such ccmpany, and for the general compliance With the customs laws and regulations gov- erning such traffic. “A duplicate of the entry intransitu, duly signed and marked with the proper cus- toms stamp, shall accompany cach ship- ment of goods conveyed by a bonded car- rier, so that the same may be returned to the custom house at Fort Cudahy, with a certificate thereon as to the landing of the goods in the United States, or of their hav- ing passed outward from Canada withia six months from date of entry. “If the goods when entered intransitu for exportation are not delivered to be for- warded by a bonded carrier, as provided in the last preceding section, the duty there- en 4s to be deposited with the customs offi- cer at Lake Tagish, subject to a refund of ame at the port of Fort Cudahy, when the goods pass outward thereat, or upon the certificate of an officer of the United States or of the Canadian customs, that the said goods have been landed in the United States within six months frum the aaie of the intraasitu entry. “The duty deposited in such cases is to be indorsed on the entry, and certified by the customs officer in charge, and the du- plicate of the entry, duly certified and marked with the customs stamp, is to be delivered to the person making the deposit of duty. “A report of each entry intransitu shail be forwarded by mail without delay py the customs officer at the sending port to the collector of customs at Fort Cudahy for the collection of duties on the goods en- tered iitransitu and not duly exported. “The articles usually cl d as travelers’ baggage are to be passed free, without entry.” Commissioner McDougall, in a letter ac- companying tiese ons, tney are framed with the ¢ the utmost facilities tion eompatinie pnlue, fur’ transportation compa: soon in operation for the goods over the Chilkoot and other down the Yukon river and its tribu in which case the United States goods m g9 forward in bond to Alaska without pay ment of duty.’” THE ARTILLERY. DISTRIBU Plans Being Perfected by the War Department. In anticipation of authority from Con- s for an increase of artillery forces sufliclent to man the new fortifications erected at different seaports for the de- terse of the coast, the War Department is perfecting plans for the best distribution of the force. A statement has been pre- pared, showing that a number of defen will be armed in part, or in full, in two months, with moder: ordnance, and that there are no troops that can be assigned to these defenses without taking them from other stations. The posts. where troops will be imperatively required are: Portland Head, Me.; Fort Constitution, Portsmouth, N. H.; Grover’s Cliff, Boston harbor; Paddock’s ‘harbor, Boston; Long Island Head, Boston harbor; Dutch Island, Narragansett bay; Great Gull Island, east. ern entrance to Long Island sound; Plum Island, eastern entrance to Long Island sound; Fort Hancock, Sandy Hook; Finn's Point, approach to ‘Philadelphia; North Point, approach to Baltimore; Sheridan Point, approach to Washington; Fort Cas- well, approach to Wilmington; Fort Sum- ter, at Charlestown; Tybee Island, Savan- nah; Fort Morgan, Mobile; Fort $*. Philip, New Orleans; Fort Point, Galveston; Bal. jast Point, San Diego; Fort Baker, San Francisco; Fort Stevens, mouth of the Co- lumbia river. -—+-@-+—______ THE CONSULAR SERVICE. Reorganization Considered. The Secretary of State 1s considering a plan for a partial reorganization of the consular service for submission to the ac- tion cf Congress. The establishment of several new consulates will be recommend- ed, including one at Dawson City, in the Klondike; one at Pretoria, South Africa; one on the Island of Formosa, and one at the termination of the trans-Siberian rall- road, on the Pacific. Increase of salaries of consuls at small ports where the climate is unhealthy will be urged. It is also pro- posed to place Americans in charge of mzry consulates now held by natives of foreign countries. Its Partial Being OWNERS ARE LIABLE. Parkings Must Be Kept Clean at Their Expense. Mr. E. J. Stellwegen, the owner of lots 2 and 3, square 67, was notified by the Com- missioners recently to remove from the sidewalk in front of his lots sand, gravel and other matter which had washed there from the street parking immediately in frcnt. In reply Mr. Steilwagen addressed the Commissioners a letter, in which he contended that tke refuse he was notified to remove had been washed down upon his pavement from the parking and not from his lots. The parking being a public one, Mr. Stellwagen further contended, it was the duty of the public authorities to take care of it, and he was not, therefore, liable to comply with the said notice. The Commissioners referred the matter to the attorney for the Disirict, and Mr. Stellwagen was today made acquainted with the attorney's opinion. The Commis- sioners’ legal adviser, after explaining that the notice was given unaer the provisions of the act of March 2, 1895, for the re- movai of snow, ice, dirt, sand, gravel and other refuse from paved sidewalks, where- in it is made the duty of owners of lots to make such removals within five days after notice by the Commissioners to so do, says that Mr. Stellwagen’s contention that ae is not liable to comply with the notice is not well taken. The parking, says the at- torney, although’a pubiic one, is there for the benefit of Mr. Stellwagen’s lots, and it is his duty to keep the same in proper con- dition. SS Essential to Happiness. Nothing is so essential to complete hap- piness during the holidays as a full supply of choice groceries, and the place par ex- cellence to secure them is unquestionably Elphonzo Youngs & Co.’s, 428 Yth street. They have everything in the way of delica- cles and necessaries, including fruits of all sorts, nuts of all descriptions, candies of every variety, the best of mince meat and all kinds of toothsome articles, canned, preserved and in their natural state. They cater especially to the retail trade and claim to display the best and most attract- ive stock south of New York. ——._— Display of Watches. Harris & Shafer, 1113 Pennsylvania ave- nue, have made unusual preparations to meet the present holiday trade, and their stock of high-class jewelry and precious stones is among the best that has ever been offered the Washington public from which to select their Christmas presents. They are now having their Christmas open- ing, and the first comers, of course, have the first choice. Probably the greatest in- terest centers arsund the superb collection of watches, representing the best produc- tions of the world’s manufactories, and in- cluding the daintiest ladies’ watches with beautiful enameled and jeweled backs. —— = Arrested as Suspect. SPECIAL PRICES : Terminating When the GongSounds Tomorrow At The Palais Royal. ONIGHT, from 6 to 9:30, and tomorrow morning until 11:30,--when the great gong will be heard all over the building. It will mean the termi- nating of the advertised Special Prices. This is not intended to be at all sensational, but eminently logical and practical. While the great building with its five huge floors, wide aisles and 524 clerks can best accommodate the largest crowds, still we are fairly overwhelmed during the afternoon hours. The special prices for tonight and tomorrow morning are both practical and logical. 88c for the Men’s $1 Neckwear. (Near G Street Entrance.) C7Thousands of Beautiful Scarfs; some in brocaded effects being positively exquisite. Each in suitable box for presentation. Being the best possible Scarfs at $1 we have no apology for writing that 88c is a special price for tonight and tomorrow morning only. 19c for 25c Toys and Games. (On the Basement Floor.) CF Largest and best of 25c Toy Trunks, with inside Correct Scales. Fighting Roosters......Iron Traine, Stoves, ete. -Horse and Express Wagon Bagatelle Boards Folding Beds Musical Tops......Parlor tray... Mother Goose Ladder... -Brass-ound Drums Balls. China and Pewter Tea Sets.....Wash Sets...... Tia Kitchen Sets...... Geographical Globes -Dominoes........Iron Horses, Strect Cars and Wagons Magic Lanterns Skin- covered Horses......Terpins of hardwood...... Trumpets Birls’ Sleighs and Boys’ Coasters 555555 Wheelbarrow ++-Doll Carriages, ete......19¢ for tonight and tomorrow morning only, 79c for $1 Toys and Games. (On the Basement Floor.) C7 7e for $1 Express Wagons, built like real ones...... 69c for 8c Iron Wheelbarrows...... $1.25 for $1.50 Velocipedes 95 for $1.35 Hobby Horses on rockers......87¢ for the §1.25 Shoofiy Double Horses, with upholstered seat......$1.25 for $1.50 Reed Rocking Chairs 31 inches high, 14x 14 seat......1 $1.59 for the $1.98 Desk, complete with pigeon holes, etc......Special prices good to- night and tomorrow morning only. All at 10 Per Cent Discount. ~(On the Basement Floor.) C7 All Bric-a-brae and Cut Glass Pieces. Vases and other Cabinet and Mantel Pieces from the famous pottertes of the world are here, from 15c. to $15 each. Cut Glass Pieces from i5c to $25 each, The price marked in plain figures on each piece. One-tenth off the price marked on those you select tonight or tomorrow morning. 44c¢ for All 50c Handkerchiefs. (First Floor—Center Aisle.) GyThree in pretty box for $1.82. Only a saving of 18 cents—but you secure choice of the best quality and best variety of 50c. Handkerchiefs in Washington. Fifty different styles daintily embroidered linen ones for ladies, and big substantial silk ones for men. $7.50 for $8.50 Table Linen Sets. (Second Floor—Right of Elevator.) C7Sets consisting of Hemstitched Table Cover and twelve Napkins, in box with Christmas card. Note that $8.50 Is a low price for these superb Satin Damask Sets, and that they are fit to grace the table of the White House. $5 for $6 Boxed Dress Patterns. (Second floor, end of center aisle.) ©7$5 for six-yard Dress Patterns of $1 quality 60-inch All-wocl Tailor Suitings and Fancy Pf- fects....$5 for 4-yard Russian Blouse or Waist Patterns of $1.50 quality Silk Velvet, in black and colcrs....$5 for 8-yard Skirt Pattern 75c quality Black Satin Duchesse. $4 for Best $5 Silk Umbrellas. (First floor, near 11th and G st. entrance.) ©7 When you see names of Folmer, Clogg & Co. on each, then you know they are the best $5 Umbrellas in the United States. Those for ladies have handles of gun metal, ivory, pearl, Dres- dcn; some overlaid with sterling silver, some studded with jewels. Those for men have imported wood eticks,-plain and silver trimmed. $1 saved if you select one tonight or tomorrow morning, 39c for Best of 50c Books. (First Floor, left of 11th st. entrance.) [Handy volume Classics. Halt leather binding—a valuable Ubrary edition, Se the pub- lishers’ price. Among the many: Masterpieces from Kinsley....Stories from Virgil....Eesaya of Ella....Pocms of Whittler....Love Poems....Layx of Ancient Rome....88¢ tonight and tomorrow morning vnly. 10c for Raphael Tuck’s 25c Books. (First floor, left of entrance.) ESold here regularly at 19¢, but 25c is the prevailing price. Everybody admires the {llustra- tions. Here are favorite titles: Our Country Cousins....Bitle Truths....Skipping Time....Tom Thumb....Night Before Christmas....Gentle Jesus..:.Al Baba....10c for tonight aud tomorrow morning only. ark Dolls at 33 per cent Discoun (First floor: room, adjoining elevator.) [7The American Beauty Kid-body Dolls at one-third less than regular prices. A grand oppor+ tunity to secure a fine Doll cheap...... On another table will be all 25c¢ Dressed Dolls at 190 for cholce ‘Tonight and tomorrow morning ouly. $3.29 for Those $4.50 Rocking Chairs. (Fourth floor, left of elevator.) [The latest style Mahogany Rockers, with back and seat upholstered in Aigured velvet. Tooy are $5 at the furniture stores, here regularly at $4.50. For tonight and tomorrow morning only the special price will be $3.29. 79c for $1 Knit Wool Petticoats. (Third floor, center aisle, near elevator.) © Best of All-wool Skirts, in white and colors, with plain and fancy borders......Only 58 for the 75c Knit Wool Shawls, and 29c for those marked 39c......Special prices for tonight and tomorrow morning only. $35 for $40 Real Seal Collarettes. (Third floor, end of main aisle.) 7 Only $85 for the Fashionable Cape-like Collarettes that sell for $50 at the furriers......620 for the $22.50 Marten Collarettes, ornamented with eight tails and two beads......$14.70 for the $16.50 Electric Seal Collarettes, and $2.08 for the $3.98 Collarettes, with 72 inches sweep. All genuine price reductions for tonight and tomorrow morning only. $2.75 for Three Pairs $1 Gloves. (First floor, rear of store.) O7Toree pairs in pretty box. Exchanged after Christmas if size or color is mot as desired, ‘The recipient ca1 also bring them and bave them fitted—at our risk. lesp, book and button. Kid Gloves for ladies and misses; automatic fastening Dogskin Gloves for men apd boys. All. superior guaranteed Gloves. $2.75 for three puirs tonight and tomorrow morning only. Open until 9:30 tonight. PALAIS ROYAL, <== G St,