Evening Star Newspaper, December 23, 1897, Page 7

THE EVENING STAR, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1897—i1 PAGES. WASH. B. WILLIAMS, Furniture, Etc., 7th and D Sts. Open Evenings until Xmas. s is buying now, all t and most unique pieces will be gone most of them we've the of gift Rockers finest and. largest ‘line Cter brengt to, Washingtoa. We sell you a plend:d ues Arm Hocker, ‘with’ cobbler seat Handsome Reed Rockers, $195 Children’s Chairs, 60c. up. Ladies’ Desks, $3.50 up. Five-drawer Chiffoniers, $4 up. Dressing Tables, $3.50 up (these have mirrors) ——and thousands of other eqaally use- fal and appropriate gifts, such as Morris Chairs, “Reception " Chairs, — Cablaets, Fany Tubles, Parlor Pieces, Baby Carriages, ete.. etc. Wash. B. Wiiliams,7th&D. de21-60a up. PPEPESOSIDSSSCS SIGE SOD 'Don’tbuyany, ; 3 e 3 gifts till you ? ‘SeeWalford’s? 3 ce a Or 4 For athletically in- > 8 ting goods of all a. 2 z we guarantee that no 4 * one in town will underquote u: Remember p 4 the naine and the two address 477 = 909 Pa. Ave.! 3 « < LEVEESE “CRESCENT” Bicycles For Xmas 28-in. “Crescents”. $30) to $55, 26-in. “Crescents”.......---$3Q), 24-in. “Crescents”..... - $25. 20-in. “Crescents”.......... $20), Western Wheel Works, Wash. Branch, dels S.E. Cor. Sth and H Sts. N.W. HARRY 8. JONES, JR., Mgr. S$27.800_ value ever offered in Wa: Ottawa” S2T~E 50s oquois Cycle Co., yo S10 NTH ST. NW. Casts. Bai mental s from ea Any one of : ate a gift of the cured now to during our Removal Sale— D per cent off marked prices. - your gifts before the st are sold. ee (Fred. A. Sepeuat, 504 9th: Don’ t Pay $199 writer th only a few NN ™ PEWRITER No. as and the saving in pair bills is in itself a considera ble amount year. Dura- bility. visible" writing. alignment absolutely per- fect. versal keyboard other fen. advertisement mat We know that to i ‘and wal ‘therefore send one to EN DAYS" TRIAL nies mG. CO. PLATISEL RG, LTD., BOX 3, )30-t.th.s.1y If you want THE BEST Ask for it. OLD OWEREOL Bottled in Bond. Sealed by 2 government stamp, showing date of Gistilling and bottling. Age, proof and purity thus abdselutcly guaranteed All Leading Dealers. och-s.t.tb 3m.56 Christmas. Beautiful and attractive assorted boxes containing Russian, English and French Chocolates and Fruits. N.W. Burchell, 1325 F st. Open tonight--till 12 Xmas eve ndetiveties made ats any me; prise you. is everybody’s. i a Oe LADIES — Ladies’ pure linen _hand-embroidered hundkerehlefs- wide "hematitched— usually 39c.—for.. eon OC Lot of ladies’ pure linen hand- embroidered handkerchiefs at.. r2}c. Tadies’ Japanese silk handkerchiefs some which were bcught to sell for 25c.—to go at oc. Sedeepetetne Fast black, close rolling, steel rod nm- brellas—with’ paragon frames “$1 values—to go for * 98c. aoedendorgengontententengeet Men's fine ‘silk close-rolling paragon frame umbrellas—$2.50 val for ae SEAS Men's gloria silk umbrellas—with genuine silver-trimmed handles—steel rode —close rolling—for.. :. $2.00 Genuine Spitalfield’: ik umbrellas—with steel tube rods—English paragon frame—patent ferrule—fur-..--- $3.00 First tloor. Sacrifices in handkerchiefs. MEN’S— Men’s fancy bordered handkerchiefe—fast Ce rm Ge iene oe ee Men's plain white pure. linen hemstitch- handke1 val- 12hc. Men's plain white Japanese siIK Dec hemstitcled handkerchiefs at. Lot at 50c. and 75c. Men's white brocaded Japanese silk muf- flers—a line that. was bought Lot at 2c. also—35e. value. especially for the holidays, begin- 50c. Sacrifices in umbrellas. MEN’S— LADIES’ — gloria ambrellat Ladies’ 26-inch, silk 1 rods—close rolling—natural, Dres aa mourning handles $7 09 ba “floor—eievator. Ladies’ tight-roll umbrellas, with pretty Dresden handles. Maker’ value, § f] 50 $2. Our special price. ° with sterling silver umbrellas, and natural handles. value, $3. Our special $2.25 fine colored silk umbrellas, with of Wales handles; chotce of black, Ladies’ . blue and green 4ffects. Maker's va $4.50. Our spe- cial price, . Ladies’ Hosiery. Ladies’ fast black and fancy top I2}c. bese—the usual 19¢c. value for..... ~ Ladies’ Rickelieu ribbed lisle thread hose in fast black, navy blue and tans— 9, special value for 5C- Men’s hosiery. Men's fast black and tan half hose 15e. quality—for Qe. Men's fancy half hose—in newest plaids, stripes and polka dots—fast colors— sort—for the holidays .... : ifth floor. 25C. LADIES — Ladies’ fine kid gloves—in all the new shades—tried on and guaranteed—in a fancy 1 he, regular $1.50 " silk mitts—a lot we sold —cut for the holidays to..... " cashmere mitts—the 19¢. quality them under price—hence Jnderskirts. Your choice of handsome Diack taffeta and Roman maker's CAPES. Astrakhan cloth capes—lned with rha- dame silk—zenerously full in sweep—collar gad front t:immed with Thibet far—have a ee me $3, as Your choice now for.... Plain Saltz’s best silk seal plush capes— trimmed with handsome angora fur and lined throughout with silk—which were $10— $4.90 Your choice now for.... Sacrifices Silk waists. We have closed out a entire stock of black silk waists, Specials in coats, im gloves. MEN’S— Fleece-lined astrakhan_gloves—extra wrists—for real long in the cold weather .... ees 50c. A lot of men’s silk-stitched dressed kid gloves—which baye been $1.48 and which are $1.48 every here—are being *ld$ 7 Qo Men's mocha dress gloves—in such shades ag brown “aud slate—the | reulargy $1.60 glove—for the holiday - 1.39 ist floor. §3 collarettes for $1.49. surplus fee Segue ise A lot of fine electric striped taffeta silk under- on tana fcc acxIaDNcollnretten mained skirts—made with corded qitn plea (ode ace al with ckangeable silk—full, ruflles—all lengths—$7 and yoke. Same walsts sold fay pple and esau $8 values — this for $8 all season, and most expensive—which you aie $5.00 we're pleased to be able buy for less than se Y to get them to $. 98 will Bo 2d floor. sell at. SPS. 90> Meter edecess $1.49 capes, Skirts, etc. COATS. sipitlles’ boucle coats, lined all through with 180 f ull-silk lined kersey cloth c up to 44—garments which Sold Yor’ $10 and: S12 eariter— Your choice © $5. 00 now for. . in tan, black, Very finest k , brown and blue—made with back and front—lined through- satin duchesse—velvet col- stylish coats of the seasou— which sold for $20 and x 1 0. 00 Your choice now for... The privilege of easy Special values for tonight, tomorrow and Xmas eve. This store would be busy without a line of advertising. hours of Christmas buying we shall do some value offering which will sur- The sacrificing in profits which we must do to enable us to do this shall be Hecht’s gifts to the people. In the last few ments Sacrifices in boys’ clothing. HES t of boys’ 8 to 16-year fine Worombo coloenite resfers—storm and velvet collars with Hercules sweet iioinepaeulte $8 OVERCOATS— Lot of boys’ fine cheviot overcoats—well made and well lned—with deep storm collars—which have teen $5 $T.50—go for........ee0 eeeceeseeee TOP COATS— We've bunched a lot of boys’ blue kersey and tan covert top coats—some fly front— finished with rl bat! and velvet collars to match—which sold $5 00 ° for $7 and $8—s' os 4 to 15 —at the uniform price of.. BOYS’ SUITS— A lot of boys’ double-breasted sults, in ages 8 to 15, have been put on a separate table; there are six different Si they sold for $3 and $3.50; for the balance of the week you 1.98 get the choice for... ° BOYS’ WAISTS— Lot of boys’ domet Sanuel waists—the 39c. sort for..... 19¢. 39¢. Men’s neckwear. 200 dozen of the handsomest puffs, im- periais, four-in-hands, tecks and_ bows an immense variety of patterns—light and dark effects—which you've never seen sell under a dollar, for, ~ 50c. In fancy box Lot of boys’ navy blue flannel ly sold for SrakontoatoetneSoetertoateeteeseotentente Maleate ipiglp 127 doz bows, tec generous in values for. First floor, puffs, imperials, four-in-hands, ttlest of patterns Suspenders. Men's embroidered satin suspenders—with patent cast off—fine “English web- coc bing—each pair in a fancy bux—for.. 5OC. Pure silk suspenders, mountings—in fancy boxes, $1_and $1.50. First floor, th sterling silver for giving—at atoate sfoutoeteatoatoatoatertrssestocsostoaseslorsostoniossotedtessersestoareeteetoate 2 Smoking jackets. ¢ Blue, green, garnet |and | brown tricot smoking jackets with quilted Hning, quilt- ed satin collar and wide ore ings on front, CuRaban dn sockeGy hone atlkasroests ey the usual $8 Jacket, for-.......0¢ 95-00 First floor. Brocaded silk skirts — large, handsome flowered patterns—full width and best lin- ings—$8 and $0 values—can be sold g 4 98 for. Brocaded gros grain silk skirts—exceed- ingly stylish—the very handsomest skirts made—and which are sold evers- $6 oft'¢ where for $12 and $13—now go fer. PO Silx brocaded satin skirts—the very acme of stylighness—the mogt ‘beautiful creations 6f the season—lined with best materials and velvet hound cannot be dupll-” So 98 cated under $16 anywhere—to go for ?P9- wee echt — Company, Settee esetraoeetoeteoateeeat 515 515 Seventh § Street. Se ST THE CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY. Strong Movement in Favor of Keep- ing It Open Evenings. The movement In favor of securing from Congress the legislation requisite to pro- vide for the opening of the Congressional Library to the public evenings is growing In strength and memorials distributed by the East Washington Citiz are receiving great numbers % Mr. Thomas W. Smith, the p association, has sent out a al orgenizations and many prominent tizens, inclosing copies of the memorial sking for signers and a return of the document by January-3, 1898, to the Ibrari- reular to all lor memorial, which 1s addressed to Con- urges that body to adopt the recom- ations of the joint committee on li- ary of the Fifty-fifth Congress, first ses- sion, and of the librarian of Congress, that the new Congressional Library reading room be opened-evenings, and that the nec- Y appropriation be made for the ad- ditional attendants needed, which will be the only expense involved, and that the appropriation be made immediately available. Continuing, it states that this action is earnestly desired for the benefit of the thousands of intelligent residents of Washington and citizens of the various states and territories residing here who are now excluded from it on account of its being open only while they are at work. It is believed that this measure is so univer- sally desired that it has only to be brought to the attention of Congress to meet with early and favorable consideration. —— Mr. Cleveland's Return Trip. Ex-President Cleveland arrived in the city yesterday morning on a return trip to Princeton, N. J., from his hunting expedi- tion down south. He left for Princeton at 8 a.m. He was in the private car attached to the regular morning train from the south, making close connection for the north. He had a recerd of forty-two ducks. ident of the ; PHOTOGRAPHS IN NATURAL COLORS. Rare Transparencies on Glass Made by Mr. Jack Hillers. Great attention is being paid by pas: by on the south of F street to the de group of remarkable colored photograpnic trensparencies displayed in the la e win 12. The pictures give v of the natural bridge in Virginia and twe iking scenes on the New river aloay > lire of the Chesapeake and Ohio rail d. The pictures are the work of Mr. k Hillers, who is the o inator of the hotograph cn glass in the natural col- scene presented, and are among amples of his wonderful art, an- other fine specimen of which is the large scene in the front i w of the Cosmues Club on H street. Hillers’ work ha: heen recently honored at the expositions in Nashville and Brussels, as it was at the world's Columbian exposition and at Aulanta. dow of > Substantial Inducement. Sometimes merchants at this season give their patrons substantial gifts in the way of reduced prices on the articles they keep for sale. This is being done now by George F. Muth & Co., No. 418 7th street north- west, where 1 per cent discount is being made on such appropriate holiday articles lamp globes and shades, pitchers o'clock tea stands and onyx tables. Goods are packed for shipping free of extra charge at Muti & Co.'s. —— Debating Club Election. The Northeast Washington Debating Club has clected the fcllowing officers for the term ending March 31, 1898: President, W. Cc. Irey; vice president, G. Bullough; sec- retary, G. G. Payne; assistant secretary, G. G. Whitney; treasurer, E. C,. Palmer, jr.; assistant treasurer, F. Cc. Evans. { bhe ciub meets each Saturday evening at '}214 D street northeast. Remington Typewriter $100 Today, Next Year, Indefinitely QUALITY improving, PRICE unchanged. The Standard Machine at a Standard Price, at which our business steadily increases. WYCKOFF, SEAMANS & BENEDICT, 327 Broadway, New York. delS-s,tuktust Washington Branch, Cor. 8th and F Sts. A STAG MUSICALE, Enjoyable Entertainm the Damrosch t Given oclety The Damrosch Society gave 2 most enjoy- able stag entertainment at Confederate Veterans’ Hall last night, the affair being largely attended by the friends and mem- bers of the erganization. An enjoyable pro- gram of musical numbers was rendered, the Damr h Society taking an active part the ente’ inment for its The society sang the “Bedouin Song,” the hunters’ chorus from “Robin Hood” and a quint by Rhineber- ger. F. L. Siddons and Frank Brown gave recitations; George O'Connor pleased every- one by his comic songs, Joe Cullen played a banjo solo, Sol Minster contributed a violin 80.0, and vocal solos were given by W. M. Mooney, Otto J. Luebkert and James No- ide the members of the organiza- tion, the following guests were present: Dr. D. H. Riggs, C. 8. Richards, W. M, Moon- s Scharf, W.'C. Downey, . . Leet, ‘Tr. M. Jones, I. by a. E. Steoeee: J. “stow, L. a . F. Roberts, Herndon Mor- sell, Kubel, Mcinerny, James Nolan, Claudi, Simmons, ‘Roberts, Jenks, Gannon, Doyle, Myers, Witherow, Williams, Munster, Sei- bert, Gluck, Stopsack, Friebus, O'Connor, Brown, Happ, Safford, Dr. Sprigg, William C. Prentiss, Philip C. Saffords, Arthur B. Gasch, L. von Wimpffen, William O. Holtz- man, Frank L. Siddons, Frank Myers, George H. Judd, William A. Hungerford, and others. Against Compromising With Shop- lifters.g To the Editor of The Evening Star: At this season of the year, when the stores are crowded with shoppers, atten- tion is especially attracted to the cus- tom of certain merchants to accept pay- ment in satisfaction for goods which are fvund upon the person of shoplifters, in- stead of having such offenders arrested and punished. This practicg, in my opinion, cannot be too severely con¢emned, not only because it is a violation of law on the part of the merchart; but because it is attended with great danger to society, in- armuch as it enccurages those who would fear to commit a dishonest act by reason of the punishment which would ordinarily attach as an incident te detection, but who feel, by reason of the custom referred to, that the only result will be to pay the price of the articles stolen, or, as in the case which I have in mind, to be com- pelled to pay twice the value of the goods. By accepting payment instead of having the offender arrested a premium is plac- ed upon crime, and it is but proper that the merchant for his-own protection, as well as for the proteetiom of society gen- erally, should have ‘every person found stealing promptly rapa and dealt according to law. s. December 25, 1! with . Ze —_+—_—_ Bound for Alaska. A mecting was held last night at No. 1006 F street northwest by ten young men of this city, who have been preparing to go to the Copper river, Alaska. It was decided that they would start on their journey after the holidays. They party has styled itself the Co-Operative Prospecting Company. All of their outfit has been ordered. Mr. Joseph I. Kiefer has been giving the young men the benefit of his advice on such ex- editions, He was a member of Seward’s expedition to Alaska. Ee The Saturday Star BY MAIL $1.00 PER YEAR. LATE SPORTING NEWS Bowling by Clubs of the District League. LOCAL WHISTERS PLAY TRAMP TRAYS Contest at Baltimore for the A.W.L. Trophy. CONTINUOUS RACING ————— The Carroll Institute were at home to the South Washington Business Men’s BowHng Club last night, and the baby team of the league were again defeated three straight games. By winning these three games the Carrolis pass the Washington Athletic Club in the league race, and the series to- night between these two clubs will be a battle royal. The games were scheduled for Wednesday, December 15, when the W. A. C.’s were well in the lead of the C. L's, but the loss of two games to the C. A. C.’s and the three vic- tories for the Carrolls last night piace them close together. The S. W. B. M. B. C. are growing stronger with each game, their games with the Carrolls being the highest rolled by them; and, although they have not yet won a game, they feel encour- aged over their showing in this last match. Armstrong of the C. L’s rolled the high game of 191, and also the nighest average for the three games of 181 1-3. Harlow, who stands second in league individual av- erages, also rolled well, averaging 170 1-3, equaling Kidd’s record of nine spares in the first game. In the first game Armstrong made 2—5— 7-9, Score: Merritt Rice . Harlow Stone 3 Armstrong .4 Total ...11 t In the second game the Carrolls again took the lead, the score in the first box be- ing 69 to 48 in their favor, but the B. M. B. ©. picked up, and in the fifth box the score stood 339 to 337. After the fifth box the Carrolls pulled away, winning by fifty-four pins. The B. M. B. C. were unfortunate when rolling on spares, Land in the seventh box making three ona spare and Walters and Land ‘each made one on spares in the Blanese® eighth frame. Score: St. Sp. Tor'l p. Tot’ aye oe to 4 Fuller . 3 (137 4 2 5 155|Walters 3 152 Hiasiow 3 6 18s/Orspada 5 146 Stone 24102 dc|Lana 2 13 Armstrong .. 3 3 i7+|Schlesingers; 1 5 140 10 20 75: 12 18 700 The B. M. B. C. took the lead in the third game, the score in the first box standing 69 to 54, but the Carrolls passed them in the third frame and were never headed. In this game Land made the difficult spare 5-10, also making the same spare in the first game. Score: St. Sp. Tot'l, St. Sp. Tot'l Merritt 2° 4 150|Foller 0 6 140 Rice . 4 Walters 2 0 ob Harlow 4 145/Orspada 204 14t Stone 4 17s Land .. 1 4 123 Armstrong, 4 182/ Schlesinger. 303 «#1 17 (20 827 317 The standing of the clubs follows: Won. Lost. Per Ct. = 3 2 eos 4 sti 5 Columbia ea Giub . 5 10 So. Wash 1 Tramp Trays to Be Sent to Baltimore Tomorrow. As announced in yesterday's Star, the Brush tramp trays that were started in Tex- as have arrived, and the hands have been played by the Cranfords Monday night, at the Cairo Tuesday night and by the C. Bi. C. last night. The hands were selected by Cassius M. Payne, the editor of “Whist,” and are supposed to embody all the fine points of wnist. The supporting leads, ten- ace positions, the strong four-trump hands, the single-ten lead—all play important parts in these intricate combinations. Be- tween players of equal caliber the score shculd mean something, but with ak ad- versaries the true gist of whist skill is not a tactor. In one of the contests the player who, with his partner, made top score North and South remarked that he did not see anything particular about the boards. What benefit can such players receive fron the score is re- corded aa goes to ‘headquarters for com- mendation. ‘3s find the humorous comments of various clubs show how the are being enjoyed, as the object was not only the advancement of whist interest, but the diversion of a pleasant evening spent in noting the brilliant positions that are constantly coming up with each board played. Tomorrow they will go to Balti more and will furnish during the holid: the amusement which Baltimore piayers will greatly need after the contest that takes place there for the A. W. L. trophy. in this contest Wallbrook meets a foe that will require the strongest play to de- feat, and as Baltimore is as familiar as Wallbrook with its system, there will be no advantage gained by it. The Baltimore team comprises Whelan (captain), Duvall, McCay and Thomas. Steele may play, and would strengthen Baltimore six or eight tricks, though he is opposed to such trying matches. The game is scheduled for af- ternoon and night, and although a family affair, the play will be the most exciting that has ever occurred for the trophy. It is to be hoped that every play will be re- corded, as it makes the players more care- ful, and the character of the whist will be higher. Since the defection of the Wallbrooks from the Baltimore club the rivalry be- tween the two has been great, and though the kindest feeling exists among all the piayers of both clubs, there is a keen race for supremacy. The standard of whist in beth clubs is of the highest, but Baltimore has the pest of the situation in having sea- sened players who are adepts in difficult positions, who are seldom deceived by any play out of the ordinary and are as quick to take advantage of an opening as any players in the country. The Wallbrooks have demonstrated their ability in the last two matches to play wirning whist, defeating two of the strong- est teams in the league, and consequently the match between these clubs will excite more interest then any two clubs in the league. Mrs. Andrew's team defeated the holders of the Andrews trophies by eighteen tricks in Philadelphia last night. On framcs 9 to 16 inclusive there was a gain of one, two or three tricks on every board, with one exception. Their captain, ably seconded by Mrs. Ellison, Mrs. Townsend and Mrs. Toulmin, played the best whist of the sea- son, although Philadelphia has good whist every night. It is seldom one finds a game with so few errors. The mixed pair club of this city have agopted the name of the Washington Club. At the Long Island Woman’s Whist Club Mrs. R. F. Foster and Mrs. E. T. Baker recently made the banner score of the club, having a plus of eleven tricks. ‘War on Continuous Racing. Local wheelmen are becoming much in- terested in the war that is being waged against continuous six-days’ cycle races. ‘The question will be brought up at the national assembly of the League of Ameri- can Wheelmen, which is to be held in Feb- ruary in St. Louis. Chief Consul Sams will introduce a motion to change article 4, sec- tion 7, and paragraph B of the national racing rules, by adding a prohibition against continuous six-day races. Chair- man Mott of the league’s racing board is in favor of the change and will use his en- deavors to have it adopted. This move- ment to abolish continuous six-day cycle races is the outcome of the recent races in New York which caused such indigna- tion over the deplorable conditions of the contestants. Should the racing rule be changed, six days events, in which there are certain hours for the pedaling, will in nowise. be restricted. When you visit New York. go to;the select, Hotsl Empire, advertised on page 16.“ “If they’re Rich’s shoes they’re proper.” Ten-two F. Well SS until late tomor- row night. Here’s just the —something from our stock of high-grade footwear—either slippers or shoes. There's no other shoe store in the city whose stocks can even com- pare with ours in excellence— in completeness— in variety. Other good stores, of course— but none containing such ex- clusive footwear creations— such “novelties.” . All the new- est fancies in men’s slippers— ladies’ slip pers —shoes for elderly folks—house shoes— carriage bhoots—boudoir foot- wear—and the daintiest of slip- pers for evening wear. Dozens of things to show you—all of which will make the richest gifts. We're ready to show you the proper footwear for the New Year receptions. No ad- vantage in waiting—let us fill your order at once. All the wanted colors in satin slippers in stock to match the gowns— and any shade we haven't will be made to order without extra cost. B. Rich’s Sons, High art footwear for the elite."" Ten-two F Street. It nS Reetetetetetete tet petetecetececteteteteteteeetees OPEN EVENINGS. OUR TURN Now, We make The Gift oO Discount on those beautiful ONYX TABLES, BRASS VASES, ENAMELED VASES. Discount on all our new UMBRELLAS And PARASOLS Above $1.00. Some splen- sSorarrontoesoatpstote sontees did values. Lookout for rainy days—these are bar- gains, 50c. For your choice of our splen- did stock of ATOMIZERS. Any one in the house 50c., and they range in value from 75¢. to $2.50 regular. SUIT CASES. Just the gift for a man, youth or boy. Elegant cases of our own make. That one “ §5.00 Is splendid value. Have them in finer grades— $8.00 to $23.00. 25 PER CENT OFF on all those beautiful Solid BRASS FRAMES AND VASES. TOPHAM’S, Double Store, 1231-1233 Pa. Ave.N.W. FACTORY, 1218 AND 1220 E ST. de23 ele Mele oeoenttetietinenatotatatitalnlatototetsiototleleletels tele hth QQ Qh Q0QQQQ000CSEE EEL AEE ee a te se ee te ee ee ee ee ee Oe OS AS Se te a es a es a a es es ak ake es at te ts tT a te te tet te te et te OF CASE OF 24 BOTTLES—ON' LY $1. NY —and “Rubs” Lager will be the favorite beverage on many a table on Xmas day. It's the purest of fine beers. Tre most de- licious of malt beverages. Heavy in body. Like the ruby in color. Write or tete- phone us for a case. ~ (7 We'll send a case of 24 bottles—deliv- ered in unlettered wagons—for cnly $1. Washington Brewery Co. 4TH AND STS. NE. "PHONE 2154. “RUBY” LAGER makes Xmas Dinner @ success. 908 Orients have arrived and are now on exhibition at — all wheelmen A who have seen them say nothing can touch them. Give us your opinion. We have a few more ‘97 Remington and Orient Wheele which we are closing out on $5 monthly payments. F, G. Smith, 1225 Pa. Ave. Christmas Eve At Mertz’s -The last big rush be- : fore Christmas comes _ tomorrow. You can finish out your lists in short order here. Sterling Silver - Novelties from 23c. up. ; Queen Anne Cologne. Toilet Extracts. Quadruple Extracts. Very finest in the world at sur- prisingly small prices, : China Ware. Cups and Saucers, Shaving Mugs. Art China. At anything but Xmas prices. Mertz’s Pharmacy llth aud F Sts. ee VEERHOFF’S CALLERIES, 1217 F St. N.W., You will find a most elegant display of FRAMED PICTURES, ENAMELED DRESDEN CLOCKS, BISQUE, AND POR- LAIN FIGURI MINIATURES AND MINIATURE FRAMES AND JAPA’ OPEN EVENINGS. Brandy, IS” qt. Your Christmas Mince Pies and Puddings Will have a rich flavor if they're flavor. ed with To-Kalon Brandies. They're abso: lutely pure. A special brand of Brandy for “Golden” Gate Claret, 40c. qt. Coulda’t gobble anything finer than Oc. qt "Phone or mail your order. eries, :TO-KALON 5 Telephone No. 998. Xmas ‘tree Holders, 50c. Nut Crackers, "kl 25c. Best Steel Carvers, $1 pr. Best Steel Scissors, 25c. pr. 3 a4.Pecket Knives,25 & 50c 4 blade John B. Espey, 1010 Pa. Ave. VRE ESRC RE ESE AE NEES the gobbler down with “Golden Gate” Claret IEEE REE: Quick deliv- Wine Co., 4 614 14th ste de22- 40d Bat RR 422-15 ap Horse Comfort in the Gibbs Made of steel vere Rubber-cushic and rubber. od Shoes, Absolutely ice or wet as- stops slipping on snow phalt. ents lumeness. Costs a tri more than common shoes, but are cheap- @ er in the end. No caiking to do; horse @ > always ready. In 1 by the Humane « Z Society. Insist upon your shoer using © z them on your horse this winter. Ageucy © © with 2 J. B. Kendall, : G18 PENNA. AVE. N. W. de2-tu,th,s, Im, OurSpecial for Xmas. a Nas ¢$ ge A. Kahn, 935 F N. W. Gold Glasses, $3. Ladies’ Solid id Watches, “Haven't you noticed it?” At no time during the year is the super- fority of the electric Nght over gas 1 80 noticesble as in the days preceding Christmas, when all the stores are open evenings. Haven't you noticed how much brighter and mcre inviting are the est: Ushments which are illumined by electric- ity? Merchaats who still emplor gas lights should not lose a minute in subsit- tuting electricity, We'll supply the current, U.S. Electric Lighting Co., 213 14th st. nw. "Phone 77. de18-200 The Parisian Patent omb reates ountless, harming oiffures. Without the use of pins or tyings The ideal Christmas Giit. 935 F Street N. W., dez2-2t* Washington, D. C. PRICES REDUCED WELSBACH oe MANTLES, — — oT Seventh St Street x. WwW. “delé-t,th 2w,16 -