Evening Star Newspaper, December 2, 1898, Page 8

OSES Ist and D. B. Hith. & SONS. Mattress Factory, 12th 24 & M ture Bactory, «4 BL Storage Gifts @alore. We are pretty well c we felt the pulse of the public correctly when Gold Uurniture so heavily The leauty of the stock draws one—- ks for itself of its own appro- vinced that “gift giving” we bought Spex priateness. \ host of inspirations will present themselves to you as you glance|$ ihrough this stock. § The price tags are surprises for § every one. ¥ i fe —Some specials in the line of}g GOLD CORNER AND RECEP-|¢ TION CHAIRS that are worth} ¥ looking into. Gold Corner Chairs. $4.50 Chairs. ...... ceeccee 75 Chairs..... aes $5.50 Chairs.... 3.90 Chairs..... roid Reception Chai taken te 50 Enamel and Gilt Chair.$1.45 $6.00 Gilt Chairs...... Jaa se POO $3.00 Gilt Chairs. .....-.-.- $2.00 oe + - $5.00 «2 5<-PhO5 75 Gilt Chairs........---$1-75 $7.00 Gilt Chairs. ..........$5.50 $27.00 Gilt Chairs.........$18.00 A Table Sale. We've gathered together all our dain i Tables and marked them for closing € Tables fn oak, mabegauy and inlaid mahogany finish, that were $1.00, $1.50, mM, $2.50 and $3.00. To close, No, we don’t claim to sell low cost, for, if we did, it would € be impossible for us to stay in ¥ business. But we do .qu be- uote prices that are on the verge of being on the _profitless ede Our great volume of busines: g our wonderful buying fects and enormous sales, enable us 9 to present wholesale prices retail lots. Not only best, cheapest, is the standard wi living up to. Rest Batterine, Wb in maps, Oyster Crac Arbuckle 5 Ibs, Gal. Can of Maple 10 Ibs. Rolled Oats. ‘ New York State Buckwheat, »Wines & Liquo year-oll Bye Whisky, gale Whisky, é Fresh ‘Meats % ere 3 ‘Si i $1 Si > ?Pickford’s, 2 9th and La. Ave. 49c., 59¢., 69¢., 75¢. and g5c. W. EB. MOSES & SONS. | Ss ss sa Make Your Home Cheerful! The two elements most essential are LIGHT sud HEAT—and it is of th v » to speak. There are Jots nveniences today were unknewn a ‘D Seen 0 mp of 5 be ' Pr i eatetentoe Radiators Gas Seie—Fenders—Coal . ke naguificent assortment of new patterns nqnet and Parlor Lamps—no dupli- f Banquet Globes is larger © patterns than we have ever ; rich decorations. It's visit here to see these new SPoSeadendendentontengensenge geeseete Ree AANA MAAN NN c. & $ A. Muddiman . ¢ Headquarters for Light and Heat. $ Corner G and 12th Sts. & i. 4 ¢ Have the Children’s Teeth Examined Free £0 rrow. avefully exam: and furnish guardians, Hdven's teeth Their fut re health, it Upon the wive Ni We can straight irre i make sound, white and pretty—disc: 2 ting. Side. lings, $1.50 and wp. Amalgam Fillings, 75e. Gold Crowns, $5 up. Sets of Teeth, $5, $6, $7 and $x i uecemary gstracting done free where Best veder Jelebeledotobeletebeieetedeofetetnel x rm N. Y. Dental Parlors, DR. J. K. GRISHAM, Manager. 1211 F St. “Shedd's, om Ninth St Over Hoover & Snyder's Shoe Store. 1t ted fixta: to th 1 spring. A fern dish on the table dc the eof providing Sweepe sso near Bissell's. Keing best. them here, Wi the hed Pretty Fern Dishes. h way itt ‘ re appreciated rs W have ami silver-plnted ware have rich under glazed porcelain inside pots. Both kinds are in a variety of patterns. China ¢ from $1.50 up. Silver-plated ones for $1 u1 Chas. R. Edmonst It 1205 Penna. Avenue. Sheriff Schmeck «aid he nev koods sold so cheap at public e stock of the Pennsy] bought by th Co, Novewbe! One Chance Left! You still have an opportu of saving fifty per cent or more on those needed furniture pur- chases. The Sale Of the Reading Stock Continues Tomorrow, But don’t delay a moment Ic er than you can help. goods are going like hot cal Never were such values given. Half Price And Less And the Finest-made de. Lincleums.......... $6 Lamps. Be ineeee Ingrain Carpet, per yard. $4.25 Smyrna Rugs. . $40 Leather Arm Chairs $10.00 Hall Racks... $25.00 Folding Beds... $50.00 Chamber Suites. $30.00 Parlor Suites... ce. ete. on, i £ nity ong- The kes. Lansburgh FurnitureCo. 1226 F St. + Standard Oil Stove Is The Best Stove Made! <9 I t believe all you read about alt # © © © selling a busincan. not meres a tite hee °* + * when yen want the best. The Standard © 2+ 2 Stove at $4.00 ie batter thee oo ° + any other at $7... '™ $4.51 & wager | Bro, Ninth. TEEL’S, 1329 F exquisite fav FOR MEN. You "t find trouble thing ap How about- ‘Keel Made Shirts, Fine Neckwear, Pretty Suspenders, tloves, noking Jacke louse “Robes, getti priate if you consult make you a sample Shirt to Se2- Wek O CHRISTMAS AND NEW should be without 4 bottle of Dr. gostura Bitters, Beware of imitations. ug some- Teel. ues TABLE Ss ts - the world-renowned appetizer of : Santa Claus ca Wholessle and Retail in Xmas Decorations of Green Stuff. Rope, Holly. Mistletoe, Wreaths, Stars, Ruaning Cedar, by the bax or barcel. Moss, ‘Trees, Hornet Nests, ete. Spe ial rates 10 clurches, schools, balls, dealers. Free bowers to churches S51 schools if order i» placed now. We ship goods. $19 LA. AVE, EAST OF SAKS STORES. Fo The dead body of Henry Dade, that an inquest was unnecessary. d Dead in His Home. colored, aged about seventy years, was found in his heme, No. 1850 West's alley, last evening with his clothes nearly burned off of him. No one is able to say how the accident oc- curred, but it is thought that in some man- ner a pipe which he had been smoking set fire to his clothing. Coroner Carr decided ig Business Outlined for American Fed- eration of Labor. Movement to Commit Organization to Political Action. ae EMPLOYMENT See OF WOMEN The program of business to be brought before the coming annual convention of the American Federation of Labor, which wil! begin in a few days at Kansas City, Mo. was completed last evening by President Gompers and Secretary Morrison. It is ex- pected that this, the cighteenth convention of the A. F. of L., will be the most import- ant assemblage of representative wake workers ever coavened in this country Delegates will be present who will represent sixty-six national organizations, elever state federations and eighty local centra bodies, comprising an egeregate constitu ency of nearly 1,000,000 organized workmen One of the most important subjects to be considered by the convention is a proposi- tion submitted by the Central Labor Union of Cleveland, Ohio, which recommends that “all trades unionists of America render their moral support and financial support te the socialist labor party. As a prelude te this proposition the same organization wil! submit a resolution that the section of the constitution of the American Federation of Labor, which prohibits the discussion of party politics in the convention of that body, be altered to read: “Discussions upor any subject affecting the interest of the ng masses shall be in order, but nce political pol'cies shall be indorsed except those bearing on the class-conscious propa- ganda for abolition of the wage system.” The purpose of these propositions is te commit the American Federation to defi- nite political action, and substitute sccial ism for trade unionism. Question of Boycotts. The National Union of United Brewing Workmen will submit a proposition that no boycott shall be valid unless after the na- tional organization of the craft interested fails to adjust the differences and the boy- cott Is indorsed by the president or execu- tive council of the American Federation of Labor. It is also proposed that no boycott shall be indorsed if it injures the sale of the products of members of unions affliated with the American Federation of Labor, or because in the manufacture of a finished product, raw material, tools or machinery are the products of non-union labor, or be- cause the package is a non-union product, or because of its being transported, handled or sold by non-union labor, or because the product Was made in buildings erected or in part by non-union labor. If this proposition is adopted, it will be a radical change of policy relative to boy- cotts it would relieve the brewers from the t of a boycott placed upon material necessary in the manufacture of beer, those who are engaged In the exempt- i riously handicapped sfully enforce , if restricted as des A measure will be les that, in nclal assistance is requir > council, if it de led to receive aid, shall make sment not exceeding 2 cents pe week upon the tion. The assessment to remain orce not longer than five continuous weel unless ordered by a vote of the n unions. Opposition to Gold Standard. The convention will be called upon consider a resolution condemning the * tempt of the money power to fasten the single gold standard of currency upon the people,” and demanding “that the nation shall return without delay to the just and equitable bimetallic standard.” A complaint of the International Asso affiliated with the in to tion of Machinists that the employes of that eraft were worked overtime in the is and arsenals during the late with Spain, and on'y rec: y for time, will be consider ra on which instructs utive couneil to assist in securing extra-time pay for all who worked over eight hours pet day. The convention is also requested to bring the matter before the various organ- izations with a view to petitioning the War and Navy departments and the Pres- nt of the United States to pay this extra time. The machinists will also request the con- vention to instruct the executive council st them in their efforts to abolish wo-machine nd piecework systems from all government shops. To this end they request that senators and representa- tives be petitioned to demand a change of y on the part of those in charge of our navy yards and arsenals. The machi- nists assert that the piecework system tends to the reduction of wages, while the two-machine system crowds the alread: overstocked market with unemployed by having one man perform the labor that should be done by two. The Brotherhood of Boilermakers and tron Shipbuilders will ask the indorsement of a bill which provides ‘that all man-of- war ships, cruisers, auxiliary cruisers, mon- itors, colliers, torpedo boats, torpedo boat destroyers and all naval equipments must be constructed and erected In the navy yards belonging to the United States. Opposed to Encroachment. ‘The Federal Labor Union of Owensboro’, Ky., desiring to go on record as opposed to the employment of women, will submit the following: “Knowing that the encroachment of wo- men into the field of labor is detrimental to the welfare of the American workman, and with the knowledge that woman is bodily incapable of continuous manual labor with- out injury to herself and eventually to the coming generation, of which she is expected to give birth, and that her rightful place is in the home, for which she is intended and best adapted, instead of in public life; and that we should endeavor to prevent her from further injuring herself and future generations: “Resolved, That the convention of the A. F. of L. draft resolutions which shall be placed before Congress, and thereby have laws passed by which our government will remove all women in its employment and thereby inaugurate a precedent for the re- moval of woman from the every-day AKs of life and relegate her to the home. A proposition will be submitted to pro- vide for a defense fund by requiring the payment of a per capita tax of 5 cents per month on each member of all organizations affillated with the American Federation of Labor. This fund is to be used for the as- sistance of members during strike or lock- out. Through the Journeymen Barbers’ Inter- national Union the executive council will be requested to draft a bill and present the same to Congress which shall provide that all bills on presentation to Congress shall be referred to the Supreme Court, and that body shall determine as to the constitutionality of the measure before uc: tion is taken by Congress. A proposition will be submitted to provide for an arbitration committee of five, to which shall be submitted all disputes’ be- tween organizations, and whose decision in the matter shall be final and binding on all organizations interested. Delegate McCormick of the local Central Labor Union will submit a resolution fa- voring the adoption of a universal label, and requesting the president and secretary of the American Federation of Labor 10 notify all affiliated organizations that <aci a label has been adopted and to urge upon them the necessity of accepting the same. Matters of Local Interest. As matters of local interest, the National Steel and Copper Plate Printers will sub- mit a resolution demanding that “all United States paper money, securities, notes, bonds, checks and revenue stamps shall be printed in the highest style of the art of plate printing.” The same organization will ask the adop- tion by the convention of a resolution which states “that in view of the evident mismanagement of the bureau of engraving and printing, Congress is requested to in- vestigate and adopt such legislation as will prevent the debasement the artistic [- » “THE DEPENDABLE STORE.” 922-924-926-928 7th st., running through to 704-6 K st. $3.75 Hudson Bay elee- trie seal collar- ettes—with curled silk astrachan fur yokes and tabs, with marten tatis —lined with rich colored satin, Are $6 about town— and are good vatne at that price, These $6 collarettes, | Sensational & extraordinary - Cloak selling. Because of recent purchases which arrived yesterday and be- cause we have the nerve to do it, we inaugurate, beginning tomorrow morning a selling of cloaks and suits that is unprecedented in trade history and surpassing in value-offering. These $15.00 jackets, ; o715 Black, New Bine and Caster Im- ported Freneh Kersey Jackets; all Mined (ineind- ing sleeves); silk- welted strap | seams; silk hand- | sewed Dutton | | holes and mot i pearl buttons: i We | never sold a value equal to this 5. For under $1 $7.75. . H This lot reefers, $2.50. You cannot pos- sibly du p Heate these under $4.50 elsewhe: Made of LE Luminated two-tone boucle— varlety of pat terns—have ‘plain cloth capes 011 ars—fancily braided. A sensa- yj with $55 telt I} radies? hats, trimmed with velvet, |} ribbons ara wing elegant styles—and || also a Jot ot children's hats of the same de- || Seription—all of whieh are worth t reduced 6/0... 1.49 Infants’ embroidered silk the daintlest inch electric capes, with marten fur collars, ° ° | Cutting into th {i The millinery has suffered a general reduction—prices taking a | downward plunge until the cost-mark is almost reached. Add to the | lowered pfices the advantage of our own exclusive styles—our own || good quatities—and you can hardly resist the combination. Hl A three-fold. attraction is our offer to trim all hats free of | charge—an offer which many a wise woman has taken advantage of this season—to the good of her purse and the pleasing of.her taste. Jackets. $16 handsomely jetted silk velour jackets, $10.98. rie seal jackets, satin duchesse rakhan fur jackets, $21. nd ravy Kersey Jackets, strap seam and strap trimmed, some half, others all satin Mued, $4.98. $15 finest French kersey Jackets, have the new pleated fronts, all satin lined, colors are Diack, nay . tan. green and $18" bre Kersey ju satin or fancy taffeta Lned. and black, $11.50. Suits. $10 cheviot serge sults, in navy and bl 57 8. in- | | | “$20 fine cheviot serge flcunce suits, stylishiy 3 a braided, and fine Oxford covert flounce sul 98. Collarettes. Capes. Child's reefers. 150 astrakban fur $8, olk seal plush capes, $3 children's reefers ut Nehiy jotted and thibet $ ettes—heavy silky curl ciged, Saga th thibet fur fancy mixed cloths, $1.48 full—deep storm collars— | #12 astrakhan fur capes, $6 misses’ Jackets of all- $1.98 instead of $5. 30-120, satin lined, use wool silk bouele, all-silk Short skunk, opossum far E lined, $3.08 seal capes, Lave skunk bate collarettes, with clusters of nr, $0.50. — $8 and §9 misses’ and ebit- | tails—for $4.50 instead of $7. $18 electric seal capes, dren's jackets of fine kersey, || Marten fur tab collarettes, Persian lamb y with capes and with tastefully kersey strapp braided, all colors, $5 Ei e millinery. French felt hats of superfine quality will be 48c. 23c. red at the reduced price of. Children’s flats which sold at SOc. WIL be offered at the reduced price of. Goldenberg’s. | } 1,000 pr extension or close trimmed soles pair. hand-sewed welts and McKa newest sort, fresh from the leather shoes, $2.50 and $2.50 ‘Tomorrow at $1.95 a palr. Misses’ ress and schoo! shoes, made of Boys’ and youths’ school and dress shoes looking styles that can be worn en any occ out quickly —bnt stand a great deal. Ladies’ $1 Ladies® and yet we offer them at %ec, a palr. . ladies’ $1.50 to $2.50 A thousand pairs which have come to us through the fortunes of trade at much Jess than ordinarily. We'll give you the benefit of our fortunate buying. This is “The Dependable Store’s” way—a way that has won against the heaviest competition and bre mught us a mighty shoe patronage. A thousand pairs of the newest and most desirable ladies’ button and lace shoes in all sizes, possessing every attribute of high-grade footwear—in such stylish lasts as coin, egg. {i bulldog, square and common sense—neatly tipped toes and either |} footwear—for which you have alway $2.50 and $3.50 ladies’ shoes, $1.95 pr. Ladies’ viet and chrome kid kangaroo calf, dongola and sewed—made on the most app: rain of the skilled shoe folks—and also} medium narrow toes—in all sizes and ail widils, Misses’ $1.50 and $1.75 shoes, $1.17. ood durable either with light or heavy uppers—cork or plain soles—kengares 2. These are worth $1.50 and $1.76 x pair. Tomorrow you get Boys’ and youths’ $1.25 shoes, 93c. } ma ade sion—every pair warranted Regular $1.25 shoes. 25 slippers, 95c. and-tarned felt Juliets, nicely bound with comfortable house slipper—in several pretty colors —good choi: Goldenberg’s. shoes, $1.16) Perfectly made—finely finished paid from $1.50 to $2.50 a alt lace and button 6 wed lasts styles of the jadies’ French pater These shoes are sold at ry * Bock all of the most serviceable v ‘Tomorrow for i a pat far— e sty sag ey jes. These sell at $125 We are now showing Christmas gifts—and at Yvomplete Une of men’s and ladies ices that have been reduced just for the day. plain and fancy slippers for With every purchase of a boy ing has been done the past few da: —not simply cheap boys’ clothing: $3-95 for boys’ $5 and $6 top coats. A new lot of boys’ ing elegance: ‘They have collars—and loth, Any ci } these same $1.39 for boys’ $2 reefers. Saturday you shall have an opportunity to get boys’ good “durable bine chinchilla reefers, In sizes 3 to S such as sell usually at $2—for $1.39. They have the large sailor collars—and are very nicely tailored—well lined and fnish- ed ag well as one could desire $2.85 for boys’ $4 reefers. Boys’ heavy all-wool blue chinchilla and as- trachan reefers. trimmed with braid snd pearl butt with plain er fancy lining—sizes 3 to Y—for dressy little fellows. Others get $4 for them some even more. For $2.55 Saturday: $1.89 for boys’ $3 suits. } Nearly baif price | row. A lot of bos | breasted knee mixed plaids tom donble ts here H-weol eheviot pants suiis—in brown and gray the nobbiext patterns yon can | find—strongly —m: and just the suits for school wear—actually worth $3—for $1.4 Natty caps given free tomorrow. | we shall present free a handsome all-wool golf cheviot embroidered Eton cap. And we shali offer a special lot of strong val- ues to make your coming doubly interesting. Advantageous buy Ys—and we are quick to share the fruits of it with you for the day. We claim to sell the best cheapest ~please remember that. efer Sature p or a fancy suit, overcoat or r 48c. for boys’ 75. all-wool pants. A lot of Wore” exten quantity alt-woot worsted, cheviot and cordurcy pants —in many as « hundred ft patterns Sizes, from" to 16 of thoes nt worth Tews Se. whille many are Sth penis oa8e, peal Boys’ furnishing specials. Anew ne of bors’ neckwear. in gut as the trand boys bosoms or colored. i 14—for.. j shirts, with colosed IN over-sines 12 to ge mbinations warm all-wool tly fas ii faes, from for shirt waists, in si all A and pr Boys’ laut attached or Reto 99c. for flannelette wrappers up to $1.50. 75 dozen ladies’ flannelette wrappers—a le very m r price—fo for braid—some are velvet (rimmed care which go to make the high-grad. y finished as the best. The colors the finest wrappers—and these a at a dollar and a balf—and are arplas Steck that has cot ng maker's sa A pair of toilet values. |}| effects of the» senson—will “25c Doll felt hats, ore—redueed 9 e | power tn ‘flesh color and white-Will oc. | have to tay slmost ax mnch ng | to. core e 1 aes teeteeee eee © | _ be offered, per box, for...... cCeeNER C. | druggists’, will go for EE = = = = securi character of its paper money ets.” The plate printers will also ask the con- vention to deciare that ‘it is the duty of Congress to see that the moneys of th people are not wastefully used in usel: and exiravagant experimentation with ma- terials and machinery that have not beer demonstrated to be a success in similar fields of occupation, and that the ment should conserve rather than the legitimate a in its workshops. ‘The Central Labor Union of this ci ask the convention to co-operate in ing the passage of a bill to be presented to Congress which will grant thirty days’ leave, with pay, to the employes i yards, gun factories, naval statioi arsenals. The same organization will request the ecuvention to favor the efforts of the em- ployes of the government printing office to have their wages Testored to $4 per day. eee ee GRANGER Former Washingtonian Succumbs to a Stroke of Paralysis. Dr. W. W. Granger, a former resident of this city, died recently at Fairmont, W. Va. He was employed for a number of years in the Treasury Department, and was a vete- ran of the civil war. «te had reached an advanced age. His wife and a daughter, Mrs. J. Nelson Keyser, residents of Fair- mont, survive him. Dr. Granger was a clerk in the office of the third auditor of the treasury when President Cleveland was inaugurated for a second term. Prior thereto, while on va- cation, Dr. Granger made several speeches in West Virginia in behalf of the republican national ticket. His aduresses were re- garded as quite mild in tone, as compared with the deliverances of other orators, but his part in the campaign piaced him under the ban as an “offensive partisan,” and he was dismissed from the department, by or- der of Secretary Carlisle. This caused him serious finaneil lors. He left the city and went to a small settte- ment on the Monongabela river railroad, in West Virginia, known as Farnum, where he engaged in the practice of medicine. Soon after, owing to trouole and exposure, it is said, he suffered a stroke of paralysis, and this eventually caused his death. He was a genial, intelligent, companionable man, and had numerous friends in this city, es pecially in Grand Atmy circles. During the war hé was assistant surgeon in the Union army, attached to a Missouri regiment, and served in’the southwest. He was drawing a pension’ at the rate of $17 per month and had an application on file for Iherease. DR. DEAD. The Belg Eine Schedule. ‘To the Editor of The, Eyeal In behalf: of many) Women who cannot swear, and of many mien whose ineffectual rhetoric is compromising their spiritual welfare, I wish to’profest through your pa- per against the inekcusable and illegal “cussedness” of the Belt Line management. This entire and fimpegessary -disregard of the rights and c@nve ices OF the public is shown in most aggravating ways. Sub- mission to the rule of-one trip every twelve (or more) minut®s “has become complete, and almost cheerful, @fider the known cor- ditions, but a Dftter’ feeling comes vack when a car load 6f clerks hurries out at 4 p.m., many on thé rur, and quite regularly sees an empty car gol down 12th street, Just passed, within h@f often, put steadily plodding on its purposéless way. Why not pass five minutes later, at 4:05, and take in profit from the tired, the lame and those who are hurried for time in which to reach trains? And the outrage is made so intense as to call for dynamite when, upon a. rainy day, the cars are forbidden to take. th3 12th street route at all, leaving many, peo- ple helpiess at the time of greatest reed. I am told that the receiver of the line is re- ‘sponsible fer this dell! system of in- sult, and that ff a:conductor humanely runs a car into 12th street rain, as was done last night for a packed car |, he gets “fits’” from the “boss” of the roadand its victims. A little contemplated application of spo- radic vim may be a wholesome lesson yet, h lon; . if much Tong CONSTANT SUFFERER. | November 30, 1808. » Miss Jessie A. Ackerman, world’s mis- sionary of the Woman's Christian Temper- ance Union, will be the guest of Mrs. La Feira during the holidays. LOMO MR RR REL LLL ACL KKM Stectectectedtectenterte ote | ture to make the best impr comparisons, they find here. Morris Chairs. Everybods there's no comfort that afforded by a Morris Chair. fall Hne—bet a lot in mahogany finish, with cretonne cushions, is a bargain at $3.85. Shaving Stands. An article of great utMity and ornament that every gentleman who shaves himself will appreciate. In oak, with fine quality of French plate mirror. Worth $15.50- for $9.90. China Closets. We can show you nearly twenty-five differ- ent styles—even up to the mast expensive made—but fer the money there never was handsomer than a lot with swell glass en@s a $0.90. Chiffonieres. Knowing how popular as gifts these pieces are, We have provided au tmmense variety. You ought to see the one in Oak, with brass trimmings, We are offering at $4.75. Piano Stools. equal to verve the ‘The very latest patterns, in Mahogany, Oak and Bird's-eye Maple—jlain and upbol- stered. SovSondoetorfontontoetonsonteatoetortontoesoetontonteetonleaseesoes Srirtededees eeetontosdondeetenoatondongengeteatontendocdecdedondontengestea sient lies in the selection of gifts alike serviceable and ornamental. ture—the decorative sort—that has usefulness linked with its artis wants to decide—beyond the shadow of doubt—is quality—for nobody wants toRive what isn’t sure to reflect credit. It’s a problem most easily solv gathered it with the special object in view. Furniture, Carpets, Draperies. Setetetetetntntntetetetntetetns | Rockers. Big ones and little ones; plain ones and fancy ones; up holst red and frame—and every ‘one “a comfort giver. You don't know of & home where a Rocker won't be welcomed on Christmas morning. $1.35 to $35. Couches. Out of many we single one Ine that ropre- sents value far beyond the price. For de- sirability there can be none better. Every one is Soll with our guarantee to hold its shape. Handsomely upholstered in cretonne. $10. Fancy Tables. Another most suitable gift—and a host to select from—new designs, odd patterns, in all woods—plain, polished’ and inlaid—at all Teices trom $1.50 to $67. Ladies’ Desks. lady appreciates ownership—but few: Kei and others t cial Tine at ¢ elabora hat are substantially plain. $3.85. Parlor Cabinets. Mahogans, with plate glass mirrors and shelves. Styles that are exclusive and a line ‘that is unsurpassed anywhere. HOEKE, The Art of Giving That brings you nearest to Furni- ic effect. The question the giver d through our stock of Christmas Furniture. We selected with extra care—with all our good taete —from the best makers in the land—and after we got it in the house we marked at prices that will appeal strongly to both those who have and haven't much to spend—but who want their expendi- ion. We would advise selection now—while the full variety is to be had. at any date—and anywhere you say. i si Claiming the best is easy—offering the best is quite another matter. We have no fear from any In fact those who have looked around the most are mest highly pleased with what Some special features that we want to point out for your consideration: We We will make the delivery Men’s Office Desks. Madaw, if you are coing to give your hus. and a new desk for Christmas —permit us to tell you he'll want a roll-to ell Like oue of a new make for whi are the agents here because they have combined the all brands—constructing a better any of them for less money. Bookcases. the dozen —single and double fronts and without. Bookcases : i bination with Desks. A very at- » Bamboo Bookease, for the holidays, $1.50. Parlor Suites. cial for the holidays we us a lot of 3-plece Parlor Suites, silk damask uch & Suite as you'd expect ? for so little as we $16.50. Jardiniere Stands, variecy of is—and a At all prices up from 75¢. Baby Carriages and Go-Carts. cannot thank you for one of arlots ut tx mother w merit Desk than in |. Only the best kinds—the kinds that will outwenr tie little one’s need for it. Bab, fant Chi Penn. Ave. and 8th St. ad CONVICTED OF THEFT. James W. Taylor, a Huckster, Fined Fifty Dollars. James W. Taylor, sixty-two years old, who has been a huckster in the Eastern market for many years, where he has always enjoyed an excellent reputation, was arraigned in the Police Court this morning on a charge of stealing $19, she property of Walter F. Smith, a member of the Marine Corps. The money was lost in the market, and, it is said, Mr. Taylor, who found it, secreted it behind his bench and dented that he had found it. Detective Phiilips made the arrest, and the money was recovered. The huckster made an explanation of the affair, and the court imposed a penalty of $50 fine or niaety days in jail. Mr. Taylor said to the court that this was his first arrest, and asked for time to raise the amovnt of fine. His requcst was denied, but Judge Kimball told him he would send word to his friends. RE See Accused Man Confesses to Theft. Deteefive Phillips of police headquarters - last, evening recovered $1,070.15 out of $1,300 stolen, it is alleged, from Lewis E. Brown of Culpeper, Va., Sunday evening last by James Walker, a colored man of that place. The money was found in this city in possession of Mrs. Walker, to whom it was given by her husband. On the evening of the robbery Mr. Brown and his wife left home to meet a train. When they returned home they found that their house had been broken into and the money belonging to Mr. Brown, which had been left in a tin box on a mantel, had been stolen. The facts in the case were at once re- ported to State’s Attorney John L. Jeffries of Culpeper, who, after an investigation, directed that: Walker be arrested. hich admitted his eulle and fee money nad been given by him to his wife, who had taken it to Washi . * Mr. Jeffries and a Richmond detective, W. D. Schleif, brought Waiker to this city last evening, and called on Inspector Mat- ly, who detailed Detective Phillips so find the woman and recover so much of the her possession, WORK OF A YEAR. Anual Report of League of the Good at the home, 1617 L street northwest, dur ing the year ended June #0, 1898. In that period 18,687 lodgings were furnished and 82,260 meals~served. The total number of men received at the home from February 9, 1895, to July 1, 1898, was 1,332, and tie number of temperance pledges adminis- tered was 1,220. An interesting statement is made in tho report of the disposition of the men re- ceived at the home. Of all received #09 left in search of employment, after being temporarily relieved, 234 were assisted in securing employment, 183 assisted to reach 86 sent to the hospital, 4 sent to the almshouse, 8 to the Little Sisters of the Poor. There are at the & cltizens of W: tions of money,