Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1855-12-01
EVENING STAR.
LOCAL INTELLIGENCE.

ATTENTION 1t is n subject of interest to
every housekeeper where the best groceries
can be obtained. On this point it is our pleas
ing duty to throw a little light, and, there
fore, We would mention that the public can
be accommodated, to any extent, at the estab-
liments, scverally, OFF T. White & Co T. NJ.
y. King, VIM. Bryan, Murray & Ssmmes, and
VIM. VI. Grips, in addition to others hereto
fore referred to by US in our local notices.
They all have an abundance of the good
things appropriate to the season, and in their
line Of business.
Doys as well as men, now-a- Jays pay es-
peclal attention to their wardrobe. We are
aware OF no establishment where they can be
ntted 10 better advantage than at that Of Wall
~ stephens, ut their elegant rooms, a few
doors east Of the National Hotel.
Gentlemen who shave themselves alone
know the provoking disadvantages Of q dull
razor, and the pleasure which one Of keen edge
inspires. 7. s. Galligan & Co., advertise La
coultre and Rogers's razors, the superiority of
which Is unsurpassed, together with all tho
other apparatus to facilitate shaving opera
tiOns.
We are gratifed to announce that our old
friend, John Ii. Gibbs, at his undressing
and furnishing room, which has been elegantly
rehtted, (Willard's hotel,) has q largo ard
choice assortment of furnishing and toilet
goods. And it will be of interest to not o few
gentlemen to learn that in the hair-dressing
shaving, hair-dyeing, and wig departments,
tho arrangements will be found complete, as
nc employs mono but thoroughly competent
hands, and, besides, has q largo experience in
that department of business.
Captain Jonas P. Levy offers great induce
ments to housekeepers, being supplied with
the best kinds OF groceries extant Ho is sell
ing Harrlson's celebrated premium -four at
Sll 70 barrel. Persons wishing to DC con-
WINGED OF Its superior quality can call and see
Tor themselves. He has obtained the sole
agency for the sale Of Due de Montabello
champagne, which has no superior for flavor
and quality, according to the testimony Of
connoisscurs. 1t is sold ut wholesale prices in
any quantities.
Gautier informs members cf Congress that
he is prepared to furnish sixteen of them with
meals At his popular and well-ccnductod cE-
tablishment. His experience as caterer af-
fOrtis guarantee that he will make good every
thing which he promises as to punctualiiy
and the superior qualities o. his solids ard
liquids.
Todd It Co. present IN attractive notice to
the ladies. who have never yet been reluctant
10 follow the fashions, looking, at the same
time, to comfort, In view Of cold weather
They have rich furs, including sable, martcn,
mink, ehinchilla, and fitch, made up in the
variety Of styles in which they are worn by
the fair sex. They are truly beautiful. In
aNd.Nlbns HGNo supply VI
and misses beavers. Gentlemen will find 1t
that establishment many desirable goods for
their wardrobe.
NJ William has just opened largo aszort-
msnt Of French bGnnets, and dress and cloak
trimmings, besides other goods, such as the Ia
dies delight To- purchase.
Housekeepers who have not provided them
selves with i supply of winters fuel, can be
accommodated by Mr.. Z. l.. Moore, who ad-
yertises to furnish wood and coal at the low
est market prices.
DIR. j. Gregson has established hospital for
sick and lame horses, dogs, etc at the Metro
politan stables on ID street, between Thirteen
and-a-h half and Fourteenth streets. He is a
gentleman Of vast experience and great vete-
IiDary skill.
John II. Buthman, Pennsylvania Avenue,
between Four and-a-half and Sixth streets,
makes known ID the public that he has re-
csived part of his Fall supplies, including
the best quality Of wines and liquors, alcs,
all other liquids which arc required for bcver-
ages, or for sledical purposes. They who are
DESTROYS Of Obtaining the pure articles, can by
him be promptly accommodated. In addition
he has large assortment of choice Havana
cigars.
New store and new goods. Hat, cap, and
geItlemen's furnishing establishment. Geo.
B White Il Co. may be found at 332 Pennsyl-
yania Avenue, between Ninth and Tenth
streets, with an elegant Ortment CT articles
IL their line of business their motto being
& fair dealing and N lderate prices"
We respectfully refer all persons in want
OF comfortable boarding 20 our advertising
columns, where they can learn of places well
prepared for their accommodation. And ladies
and gentlemen contemplating house keeping
will do we'll TO consult the notice of Mr.. Green,
the auctionee:, by which they will SEQ that he
will have sale this evening, Of many things
necessary for that purpose.
Court OF CLAIM.-Yesterday, Judge Black
ford delivered the opinion of the court in the
case OF Robert Roberts and others, claiming
Indemnity for the capture Of the ship Expert
nent, in the year 1906, bya priyatecr bearing
Spanish colOrs, which was Immediately re-
captured by British cruiser, and under
decree of a British court of admiralty, sold
for tho benefit of the captors. Said claim
was presented to the board Of commissioners
appointed to carry out the treaty with Spain
concluded the 22i Of February, 1919; also, to
the board of commissioners appointed to carry
into eject the treaty concluded with France
in 1913, surprising it TO have been French
instead of Spanish privateer by which the
Experiment was captured. BY both boards
the claim was disallowed.
The decision in this case was governed by
that made in the case OF Thomas and others;
and an order to take testimony was refused.
In the case Of Ben amin A. Springer, claim
ing certain commissions rs agcut for purchasing
anthracite coal FOR the use Of the navy, teSti-
mony was ordered to be taken.
j. IL. Tyson, Esq, opened the argument i'll
the case of Minge, Elliott, and others, claim
ing damages for a violation on the part of
government Of a contract for improving the
channel in the harbor Of Mobile.
The Solicitor o. the government replied,
ani the argument was concluded by Mr. Phil
lips, and the case submitted.
The court then adjourned.
IC0NNUNICAIEP.
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