Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1875-12-13
THE CHRIsrNAs SEASON.
where To Ruv HOLIDAY Goods

Where 10 Buy Holiday Goods.
In order that the hundred thousand readers
OF THE STAR may know just where to go for
such articles as they may need for holiday
use or holiday gifts, We note below the places
where they can be best accommodates, and
propose TO continue this useful directory
from day 10 day during the festive season,
as new advertisements appear
The late robbery at STINEMETZ'S did not
prevent his increasing his stock OF goods, and
now he offers ladies', misses and gentlemen's
fuIs &c, in the greatest abundance. He has
holiday trade, and has on hand seal skin
Sacques of various sizes and qualities, silver
! fox, Hudson Bay sable, sesl, otter mink,
black marten, &C., in muffs and boas. Beam
| tiful sets OF mink are offered for SIS TO S35,
and sets OF French seal $40 TO s15. Gentle
mems caps, quantities. aud muffiers in seal,
canes, umbrellas, carriage robes, &C., are
slowed away In the greatest quantities. 12S7
Pennsylvania avenue.
Every young lady who is undecided what
to give him for a Christmas present should
I cell at Mrs. RUPPERT'S, eli 9th street, and
see the large assortment ofembroidered slip
choice variety OF initial handkerchiefs, &c,
there on hand, and we predict that she can't
help making selection.
HOuSekeeperS are now beginning to get in
their family supplies for the holidays. and
their attention is called to the large assert
ment Of such supplies constantly being re-
ceived by Mr.. A. E. PHILLIPS, with BAR
BOCR 4 HAMILTON, 63I-639 louisiana ave
rue. Fine gilt edged butter direct from New
Oiks ana ualrleS, q car loan OF
cider tpure Jaice), several cases OF choice ba-
nanas, and cheese and country produce from
the New York and western factories, have
recently been received and are Offered at low
figures.
MOHUN & Eros. can the attention of the
public 10 their excellent assortment of books
fancy goods, and other novelties now open
lOT Inspection, Including everything found
IN first class BOOKSTORES. Everybody knows
that their store. 10f5 Pennsylvania avenue
IS one of Washington's headquarters for hol-
nrQSQnfC &c tl,ar,
usually well stocked and presents q very in
vitlng appearance.
focket-knives: razors, scissors, table
hn1yes, "srvers, with folding fork and
s"STd and carver rest,) skates, sleis, heel
creepers, &c, in the greatest abundance and
at low prices, at a. l.. CARPENTER SO 7th
street.
HO for the holidays, j. II. SHAFFIELD,
the we'll known caterer and cOnfectioner, is
always ready to supply weddings, suppers,
the season, and at short notice; 400 18th st.
London yearly volumes received and for
sale Al SHILLINGToN's, corner OF AZ street
and Pennsylvania avenue, and large col
lection of almanacs, magazines, reviews,
&c, always on hand.
Boilinghot or ice cold tea, coffee and
chocolate, pure and fragrant, with MIL
BURNS unrivalled soda, 1929 Pa. ave.
$1,000 reward! for the detection OF any poi
sonous substance In Holmes "Old Man of
the Mountain Pills" The Xmas german
oilers should have supply on hand, and
they can procure them at DEMoLL & Co.'S
drug store, corner sth and E SITS. southeast.
A Democratic Demonstration.
sERENADE TO SPEAKER KERR AND OTHER
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS.
On saturday evening large number of
front OF the Metropolitan Clubs headquar-
tiers. on 9Th street, between ID and E, and,
beaded by the Marine band, proceeded to
serenade Speaker Kerr and other democratic
Members of Congress.
The procession was made up largely OF
members of the Jackson Democratic Asso-
citation and the Metropolitan Club, and was
maTshalled by Messrs. VIM. Dickson and G.
y. Culver. There was a large number of
torches in the line and in the rear was a cal
clpm light, which threw its rays over the
whole line.
Willard's Hotel was first visited, where
Speaker Kerr has rooms, and several airs
were played by the band. The Speaker, be-
ing introduced, said:
Ce,ltIemen:-It would be very improper for
me tonight to do more, in the present condi-
ton OF my health, than simply in a few
words, TO express to you the great gratifca-
ton have OF receiving at your hands this
evidence of respect and appreciation, and TO
express TO you my acknowledgement for the
courtesy you have manifested in extending
TO me this very cordial reception. / beg you
10 except my thanks, and To excuse me from
saying anything more bid you all good
night
Senator Wallace, of Pennsylvania, next
Hon. S. s. Cox, of New York, at the Airing
address.
Senator Thurman was called on but was
Hon. Samuel j. Randall was next called
on al his residence on Capitol Hill and, after
music by the band, he was introduced to the
assemblage by Mr.. Dickson, and spoke as
follows:
FaHOlC Democrats of Wdshing,o,a-I am I'M
der many obligations TO you all for this evil
dence OF your respect and confidence. Dur
ing my service in Congress- covering period
OF more than twelve years, have had the
counsel and advice OF many OF you who are
now before me. That was during political
minority, when my suggestions on the floor
Of Congress had but partial weight. Now,
mat am one of a majority in the House of
Representatives, shall much more need the
benefit of your knowledge and guidance.
Come 10 me freely. Warn me against that
which is right. Loud applause 1 am q
friend OF proper improvements In this Dis
trict. but in reference to our expenditures
we shall expect and demand strict account
ability from those who govern here. Econo-
my ard retrenchment in the expenditures
must In every direction be the rule of action.
full exposure Of the wrong-dosrs, and. if
possible, their punishment will be our pur-
pose. Great wrongs have been inflicted upon
the property owners in this District by aud
acious, bad, and grasping men. We shall
endeavor TO rid you or all such during the
coming two years, and in their stead we
hope TO place in control persons who will
not bend their every energy to personal ag-
The contrary, those who, in their conduct,
will have in view only the public good.
Again let me thank you, and say good ght
The assemblage then marched back to
headquarters and dispersed.
The Frawner.KennardH Homicide.
NOTION TO REDUCE FRAwNER's BAIL RE-
FUSED
This morning, in the Criminal Court, Mr.
Mcconnell, of the counsel for John Frawner
who is charged with killing Thos. A. Ken
nard In July last for alleged intimacy with
his wife, called attention TO the case, stating
that the circumstances of the trial in which
the jury had failed to agree were well re-
membered. He referred to the fact that the
accused had virtually had two trials had
been once out on bail, (S2, 500 and had sur
rendered himself when he heard that the in
dlctment had been found. They had exerted
themselves to secure the bail (s5 OOO) which
had been liked by the court, but had failed.
They cOuld h0Wavpr furnish bai 70 tha