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THE CCTRTS.
CiRCTiT CoURy-Jtitge Cartier.
To-day. Downing ct a. agt. Moran et al, N. :.
Chariot COS on trail

To-day. Downing ct a. agt. Moran et al, iN...L.
Chariot COS on trial
EQUITY CorRr-Judqe Macarthur.
Yesterday LaUghin agt. Fletcher; referred
to auditor 10 state partnership account Web
Ster agt. Webster: submitted without argument.
To-day. Metropolis Savings Bank agt. Tracy.
final decree adjudging rights OF parties and for
sale. johnson agt. Fugitt; order for sale and
reference. briggs agt- King; reference - audi
Crippin agt. Crippin; second report OF auditor
confirmed. Johnson agt. Johnson; bill dis
missed. Laughlin at. Fletcher: order of refer
ence suspended. Myers art. Myers: L0veJuy
appointed committee.
PROBATE CorRT-Regf~ter Webster
Yesterday, the Will OF Mary Beck was fled,
with petition OF Jacob Beck for letters of admin
istration; order Of publication was Issued an
pointing second Tuesday in Janury for hearing.
Estate Of Elizabeth Chisholm; order granted 10
sell at public auction N shares Of the Franklin
Insurance Company stock. First account OF p.
Erwin and Lizzie K. DYE guardians 10 Raleigh
Snowman. passed.
POLICE CoURT-Iudqe SacN
Yesterday, VIM. DaviS..and Martin MARI, Va
grancy; bonds or workho'lSe. George JOhusHn,
NaErancy; released on personal recOgniZance.
Wary Albert and III MAYOR, profanity: s. or
days.
TODAY.
thaIleS Hunter. colOred. charged with being
a suspicious character and vagrani, was sent
down for 80 days. HonOra Reed, street bias
phemXs -. George Carter. loud and bnisterouS:
$. Thomas Brown, profanity; s.. Geo. Howe.
colOred boy, yagrant; was sent down for 20
days: George Randolph. vagrant; personal re-
cognlZance. Frank Harris. larceny OF n Christ
mas turkey from store on 9th street: con-
tinued. Charles Johnson and James Gathers
larceny OF thirty-six fire ShOyels, worth 20 cts.
each, from Frederick s. Hodgson; s. each, o. Is
days. VIM. WOodfall. larceny OF Il sack Of -four
from Herr 4 CiSSell. pleaded guilty and was
tined $40. Richard Norris dog without license:
personal recOgnizance TO either kill it or get
license and tag. Robert Hall. cOIOred, charged
with snatching a pOcketboOk containing about
to no
grand jury. JAS. f. Turley, colOred, charged
with assault and battery on Henry Finn, a
small school boy. striking him on the head with
stone; SO. Henry Reed and Frank Miller
were fined s. each for aHray.
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GEORGETOWN.

DEATH.-MiSs Milicent 4. d. Magruder. sister
OF Col. Jas. A. Magruder, died at the residence
OF the latter, on West street, yesterday after
noon. aged 81 years.
NAVIGATION ON THE CANAL closes by order Of
PRESIDENT Cora on Tuesday next. the oath
instant, at which time all the water Will be
drawn OIL except from the Georgetown level.
where 1t is necessary to keep it in TO run the
mills.
GRAIN ARRIvED.-Boat Seneca, with 100 bush
els wheat and 900 bushels corn, To VIM. Talbot:
also 900 bushels wheat and eco bushels corn
10 Hartley Bro. boat Farmers Friend. with
800 bushels wheat. to II. VI. Talbot
MERCHANTS MISUNDERSTANDING on change
200 bushels wheat; 250 bushels sold AZ S1.a}
$50 do. at S10lI,.
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}. 4 f. Atkinson TO their delicate preparation
OF Lavender known by this name.
GET THE GENUINE ARr1CLE.-The great popu-
iaritE OF :" Hittors Compo"nd Of Cod-Lirer Oil
and Lime has induced some unprincipled per-
sons to attempt to palm Off a simple article OF
their own manufactures; but any person who
is SUFFERING from Coughs. Colds, or COnS,lmp-
ton, should be careful where they purchase
TINS article. It requires no putting. The results
OF It's use are its best recommendations: and the
proprietor has ample evidence on file of its eX-
traordlnary success in pulmonary complaints
The Phosphate of Lime possesses a most mar
vellOus healing power, as combined with the
pure Cod-Liver Oil by Dr. Wilbor 1t is regularly
prescribed by the medical faculty Sold by A.
b. "nbor chemist, Boston, and all druggists.
DEATHS Door STANDS WIDE OPEN for those
who suffer Cough TO run on until the lungs
separate, or the WfGd-pipe and the bronchial
tubes become hOpeesSy diseased: but for ali
who resort to Haie's Honey of Horehound and Tar
In the early stages there is immediate relief
ISke's 1oothdche Drops cure TOOthache in one
minute. Sold by all Druggists at Is cents. co
For UPWARDS OF THIRTY YEARS Mrs. Wins
totr's Soothing Syrup has been used for children
IL corrects acidity OF the stomach, relieves wind
colo, regulates the bowels, cures dySentery and
QlaTrnOea, whether arising from teething or
other causes. An old and weu-tried remedy.
Is cents bottle.
To LADIES AND GENrLEMEN.-We wish to call
attention to A. Fischer's Chemical Securing and
Dyeing Establishment, No. 900 street, near
improvements, whether of American or Euro
pean Invention, he Is enabled to do his work in
manner not to be equalled by those not pos
for e. y: B.-Lace curtains cleaned from 81
up TO $50 window. Wool blankets from 80
cents TO 81 pair, by cleaning number a re-
duction in price. Satisfaction guaranteed. His
Dry cleanser removes grease spots effectually
from any article, and careful pressing gives
them an appearance as II newly made.
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GEORGETOWN ADV'M'TS

EURS. HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
Il VERY LOW PRICES
Sets So. 81. SIS, to $40.
Zeal Sets, $2i Mink Sets. $14 20 SIS
Buffalo Robes. lined and unlined.
W. F. SEYMOUR.
decl9-4t' 10" Bridge ST., Georgetown.
HOLIDAY GOODS.
We have Just received large lot of Dry Goods ana
Fancy Articles.
SUITABLE FOR THE HOLIDAYS.
In Ladies' and Gents Silk and Linen Cambria
Handke rchlefs, in fancy boxes; Fancy Boxes
Combs, Brushes Pocket Books, Ladies' Ties and
Scarfs Black and Plain COloret1 Cashlneres Black
Silks Sbawls. Blankets IlanneIs. Hosiery. Gloves
and UnderN ear IN great variety all bought since the
decline. and will be sold cheap for CASH Call early
and examine my stock at
,-.. ~ .. s. THOMAS BROWNS.
dec17.tt No. 1@1 Bridge st GeorOeto,rn.
ESTABLISHED IN 1881, Enlaroed and
~ xUsTr0Ued tn 1874: now the most OompIef
In this part Of the Country.
W. Il. WHEATLEY'S
PRxMIuM sTEAM DYErNe AND SECURING Es1AB-
- Jefferson st., near BRIDGE st., George.
t0tcn, ID. e..
Everything appertaining to the business promptly
attended to. The cleaning Of Carpets Druggets anC
Blankets 3 specially during the summer months
District work sent for and returned free Of charge
Orders by mail and express promptly attended to
Address as above. jelltr
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HUGH j. FEGAy,
II EAMIIY WINE aND i IOrrnI, Cropr

No. SOJ 18th st. R.r., one door above Penn. ave-
have III store. and respectfully ask the patronage
u tanies ana others 10 the extensive stock of Pure
and Cnadulterafed WINES and LIQUORS of all
draugbt, al prices that defy competition and quail
Ties unsurpassed. specially is made of Pure Rye
ana bourbon NhiskSs; also, Pie,saut Valley, IA
taWss Wines. stu and sparkling; TheopIiie Hole
reF 60. Iyorlis Eoers aIit. Chas Heidsieck Cham
pa.nss, - TIE single bottle at prices Orders
se!4fece@ decl+l2ts
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CITY ITEMS.

1T MAY Not BE GENERALLY KNOWN that III
*. H., the Prince Of Wales, when going to India
ordered one hundred cases OF Bolnger to be
taken on board the =" Scraps " for private use.
Hon. A. II. STEPHENS used Durangx REeuma-
t'c Rcnedy for rheumatism on the advice OF his
ply stefan. and was greatly benefited.
l.0DILLES HEADACHE SPECIFIC Is 50 mild that
child can take il.
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A T HOWARD'S,
pLEAsANT VALLEY WINE co.

EXTRA DRY CHAMPAGNE,
Quarts, &l2; Pints, Sl4
@. h. AUMM L co. DRY VERZENAY, 81 %.
DO. EXTRA DRY, s2&
BOUCHE Fills L 60. DRY vERZENAY, &c. So
Do. NAPOLEON'S CABINET 81 80
CALIFORNIA BRANDY, 81 per bottle
Do. PORT, 80 cents per bottle.
BASS co. PALE INDIA ALE
YOUNGER'S SCOTCH ALE.
Superior OLD SHERRY WINE, $3.50 per gallon.
CORDIAIlS of all kinds.
OLD WHISTLES, OLD BEANDfES,
Fine qualities. at low prices
THOMAS RUSSELL,
decll-3m 1918 Peas' aceaHe.
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Useful PRESENTS.

Sets Of Collars and Cuffs Ties, Bows, Linen and
Canton Flanneis, Gloves, SUBSCRIBERS Umbrellas,
Dress Goods. shawis. Skirts, Mime DeInorest Rssbie
Patterns. JOa E. BAILEY
decla-tr Corner 7th and II SIS. soutkscea.
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LOCAL NEWS.
snu>cnents. &C.. To-Nig'

.ai..z mai T7-at.r.-Gcnc;Ieye Ward as Jane
SECrf
YL.o.fr Co,,.13s..-Nura Wright's blondes and
tVeciaitcs.
L..sci.. Ha5'-EaTIoE. Wilson. Primrose and
WtsI : Ministries.
Frantic. Ha,s-N'I-iraI. dramatic a.. enter
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ana tWoS TO the pound, will be found at the
American Tea store, corner of 9TH and streets
northwest.
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GET THE GENJrISr AprJCIr

ETHEREAL ESSENCE is the title fifty given by
}: r. Atkinson TO their delicate preparation
Of Lavender known by this name
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NOVELTIES FOR THE COMING SEA-
IN SON.-Selected personally in Sorrento, Italy,
made OF Olive Wood and beautifully inlaid, PORT.
and HAHDKFRCHiEF BOSES TnfiFT RnTEa
HAND MIRRORS, PHOTOGRAPH FRAMES, 60.
Rass sss s6o,ee Of y a1
ALBUMS, very heantifnli BRONZE INK STANDS
BOSSED FOLIOS: WORK BOXES and DRESS.
ING CASES; BOXES OF PAINTS and CHESS
which VIII be sold much below the regular retail
price.
VIM. BALLANTYNE son,
oct25tr l98 GeeemSk IT.
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ELLIS & CO. S3S Penn. are.

The LARGEST assortment of PIANOS, ORGANS and
MUSICAL MERCHANDISE in the City,-,
such as the famous Weber Pianos: the best SE-F9
IN the world; Behnng, Emerson. Vose &tti ktt
Sons and J. K c. Fisher Pianos Smith, American
and New England Organs, Elegant Embroidered
Piano Covers, Piano Stools, Music Racks. Hand
sonieiy bound Music Books, Oryuinetts, Trumpet
los, Metallaphones, American Citberns and Harps
Music Folios. Music Wrappers. Violins, Banjr>
Guitars Harmonious. Drums, Rattlers Accordeons
Ehes, Flutes. Tambourins. Photographs of Cele-
DRAFTED Gomposers. &c. &c, &c. The largest stock
OF SHEEI Nc SIC South of Philadelphia. decl7 OF
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UyANTED-You 70 Know thxt q nr,st-caass ECO.
w OND-HAND SUIT u better and cheaper than
Q READY-MADE NEW ONE Try o. JU6TH'0
Old Stand. No GIG d street, between oth and 7th
streets northwest, or Branch Store, No ga sth
erst-e.ssS Second hand C.Cthinx S.sae 81 mali
D.cnp.ly attended 10 Nil.IY
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HOLIDAY PRESENTS
FOR GENTLEMEN.

Latest styles Silk Hats. 81 and SIS: -
Zine Stlf and Soft Felt Hats, 81. 80 60 81:
We make specially of GENTS Dollar Hats: -
Md, Dog skin and Castor Gloves, fur tul4
White and Red Underwear at populsF prizes
fancy Suspenders, huffiers Half Hose:
Fiat Scarfs, plain and fancy coiors. soc On 81.
PEse W arners, DC. Scarf Pins Sleeve Buttons;
Neck lies, Long ScarfE, Soc Lin Collars al 50 doz
SIX Hdkfs, Spring Stocks, Napoleon I1ee;
Boys Hats, Gloves, Scarfs, Ties. Hdkfs Socks &c
At LEWIS POPULAR ONE PRICE STORE"
decl3-2w go 9TH ST.. bet and x
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HOLIDAY GOODS.

II
The public are invited to call and examine one Of
he largest and most attractive stocks of HOLIDAY
GOODS in the city.
These Goods are narvels Of taste and ELEGANCE and
comprise great variety of Russia Leather Ivory
Tortoise Shell. Japanese and Cypress Goods; also q
beautiful collection OF Mlnton Tiles. both plain and
mounted.
Our stock Of CHRISTMAS CARDS was never 60
large. varied or attractive
Fancy Stationery. Miscellaneous and Toy Books
III every style, quality and price.
W. II. O. a. MORRISON
dec3-tr 476 Penn'0 ace. a.tc,
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MEssRs. VI. w. GAIT. BRO. & CO.'S
STOCK OF JEwELRY AND FANCY GOODS
FOR THE HOLIDAYS is NOW COMPLETE
AND INCLUDES AN UNUSUALLY LARGE
NUMBER OF ARTICLES SUITABLE FOR
CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, AT PRICES MICH
LOWER THAN EVER BEFORE decl7tr
ENTIRE STOCK
DRY GOODS
AT AND BELOW COST,
BR0DH EAD'S,
1905 y street,
Between 18th and 18th streets.
HOLIDAY GOODS.
Including Drees Goods Hosiery Kid Gloves Rib
bons, Handkerchiefs. Flanneis. Towels, Napkins
les, Cellars and Cuffs. Silks Velvets, Cashneres
Underwear, &c, &c. al and below cost
Inose Wishing to secure first class Goods for HOI
iDAf PRESENTS At less than importers and manu-
factnIers prices, would do well to call early at
BRODHEAD'S,
deI'-r l203 F St. between 18th and 18th SITS.
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HOLIDAY PRESENTS.

HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
WATCHES, DIAMONDS. JEwELRY n
SILvERWAEE, kc., lY0
p. WAILACH'S,
LOAN BROKER AND JEwEiIE,
dec2tr 141S Peaad. dc., near WIZARDS Hotel
HALLETT DAVIS d CO.'S PIANOS
Beautiful styles for the Holidays. L0w-
prices. Monthly instruments. Rooms open fTTFV
decl0tr IL l. SUMNER Sill 9th st NV
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j. W. BOTELER q BRO. are displaying the
largest and most attractive assor. upnt OF goods
s;lilab.' for holiday presents ever yet ex lbted
- iGiS city.
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IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE prsrRIc r

j OF COLUMBIA.
KATE b. HANSON ct al. vs.. May ANS SLEPHES-
son ct al in Equity No. 5s34, Dnc. u
The above entitled cause having been referred 10
the Auditor To state the Trustees account and the
distribution of the fund in his hands therefore the
creditors of ABSER STEPHENSON and al other
persons interested hereby notine | 70 appear
before prove their claims anu bc heard touch
ing the matters referred, on TUESDAY, the eth da
of January. 1879. al IL O'Clock NJ. AZ my oice in
deci7.aaW.sw fHOMAs HOOD. Auditor
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IHi'i'' JEwELRY SroRE.-Received some
beautiful styles Of Jewelry and fancy goods for
holiday trade. from 81 10 $40 No. Il, Pennsyl-
Nania avenue. near "a st
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EXAMINE OUR HOLIDAY PRICES.

pounds MIND NUTS. ............-...........Sl
:, MlAED CANDY ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- fRENcH CANDY OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
pa EhENCH CANDY, pure, ...-........
II VALENCIA RAISINS...
. SGLTAEA RA1SISS ..........-......
SEEDLESS RAISINS ..................
LOOSE MUSCATEL RAISINS .........
D BEST LEGHORN CITRON ............
l LANTEE CURRANTS, new, ............
~ EhkNCH PRGNES NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
- TURKISH PRUNES ........-............
IN HpI ES ~.
.H1D Ola- i
VERMONT SAGE CHEESE ............
! EDAM CHEESE
Z POI PkESEhEED GINGER ....................
5 cans FRENCH PEAS ............,.,...,.. -.
3 FRENCH MUSHROOMS ..................
y 5-pound cans TOMATOES tStandard) ..........
lSpounds GENUINE POP CORN .............
Our stock Is large. fresh and carefully selected
and We guarantee satisfaction.
Special rates TO clubs and festivals
JEROME Z. JOHNSON CO,
Masonic TEMPLE,
deci'6t Coz 9th IT.
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LIE FINEST AND LARGEST ASSORTMENT of
genuine meer>chaum, amber and brier goods
anu smokers articles generally. suitable Tor
i;oiid.iS presents. ut VIM. =. Horizons, No Az
EthtleA Nanla Avenue near cOrncr of 81. :
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HOLIDAY GOODS.
FRENCH DRESS GOODS.

FRENCH DRESS GOODS.
We have tus, opened a splendid line of French
did qualities, from 81 % to 81; Brccade Armur,
lks. for over dresses; Brocade Silk Oyer-sutings
Armure Su1tinys, in worsted, new designs; Bsch
and Coored Cashmeres. IN choice colors also, iul
line of Housefurnishins Goods. viz: Damssl
] able Cloths and NAPKINS. Pillow and Shaatin.
LINENS. all grades; Blankets all sizes and qualities
MaTselles Spreads, all sizes, in choice patterns,
Those in want of choice goods viii do well to eN
HOOE BRO co.
decle-u 1928 r St., near Ebbtt House.
Useful HOLIDAY GOODS.
Si!k Handerchiefs. 12it 20. 25 81:
Brocade SILK Handkerchiefs 30 worth -:
Ladiea' Initial Handkerchlefs at cost:
Lafles' Gent and Chlidrens HandkerchiefS,ch cheap
Gloves, Hosiery, Notions Sets and Scarfs. cheap:
ornamental Presents can be made ont of che Al
stock Dress Goods; Black Csshmeres.
Black and Colored Silks at unusual low prices:
Elegant Black Silk, ST. Is to S1.75.
No better Souvenir for the Holiday Season than Z
present of one Of our NICE Cloaks;
Brussels Carpets, 20. Is. 80. Sic.
decis-tr r. n NAuDAiN' Toy Market Space.
CANDIES: EUTsl CANDIES!
5LBS. CHOICE 81 OF
q :" BROKEN CANDY. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. lgt
" FRESH NUTS .................... l0t
We sell
MAlILARD'S CHOCOLATE,
WHITMAN K SONS CREAMS
TEYSONNEAUXS tBortseaux) FRUITS
Goods guaranteed to be perfectly pure Noaiul
tersted goods permitted in our establishment.
REEDS SONS.
decl9tr 1919 = street H.,r.
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and Handkerchi Boxes Dressing Cases Gold Pens
&c Christmas and New Year Cards. Card engraving
| and printing specially. decI92w
CHEAP HOLIDAY GOODS.
TO pounds Atmor,s Mince Meat --............ sl.09
| "A New Currants for ............ I 90
| d French and Mixed Candy for...... 100
! u Valencia Raisns. 100
| gallon. Best n Y. Cider ............ 40
gallon Satsw ha, Wine 100 LOO
At ". II. d. CISSELL'S.
No. 1892 ar street,
| deel94r Between 7 and ri nv
(,HRIsTIAN RUPERT.
Nos. 1913 an" soS ssrenM street ".~.
TEMPLE OF FANCY GOODS.
| Importer of all kinds of New Toys and Fancy
Notions adapted for
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
DOLLS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION
SPRING AND ROCKING HORSES.
GIRLS AND BOYS VELOCIPEDES
SLE1GHS. ALL SIZES.
NOTIONS too numerous TO mention
WORK BONES AND DRESSING CASES,
MUSICAL BOXES from 81 90 TO S75
WRITING DESKS AND PERFUMERY STANDS,
CHINA VASES AND ORNAMENTS
WORK STANDS AND FANCY BASKETS.
1FThose who wish to avoid the large crowd usu
should make their selection early as to avoid tie
rush decI9I0t
NICE CHRISTMAS GIFTS.
TWO NEW ORGANS WITH STOOLS,
WARRANTED FOR FIVE YEARS.
At the low price Of 300 and sllo a. TIA Sixth st.
n. ", between l. and n. dcl6-2ws
DECORATED POTTERY
AND PORCELAIN.
Especially adapted for
HOLIDAT PRESENTS.
Our as s 5ss sos and We
the city to examine orr stock at their earliest ~.
&C.: and we shall at all times give
NJ. w. BEvERIDGE,
U.ste Webb Beveridye),
decl6-r No. 1909 Pennsylvania are.
HOLIDAY GOODS.
We have inst received Five Hundred Dozen
LINEN AND SILK HANDKERCHIEFs
for Ladies and Gentlemen. in Fancy Boxes, half
dozen IN each box, price from $lOO up TO 5000 per
CLOAKs. FINE SILKS and yELvETS. the
largest Stock IN the City.
W. w. BURDETTE CO.,
dec14.tr Nos. 99S 7th st. and 7O6 X st. n.sr.
books OF ALL KINDS.
BIBLES pRAFh hE b ASR E1TGX SsaIhTIoNERY
CHRISTMAS AND new NEW YE SRp eA Afs GAMES
G. c. PURSELL,
decl22w (22 9Th st. MIC.
HOLIDAY GOODS.
BARLOW'S ART GALLERY,
1926 Pennsylvania areaue.
II you want to make your friend a present, buy
only the original-never give limitations.
We keep nothing but original and genuine
PAINTINGS,
ENGRAy1NGs.
SILK VELVET FRAMES, &c,
fer the same quality. decl2-3w
HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
BRADBURY PIANOS,
New and full Stock at the LOWEST
PRICES, and ON the EASIEST TERMS. @A
Fine Instruments FOR RENT, and renttI nv
applied to purchase.
SANDERS STAYMAN, SHEPHERD BUILDING
1110 Penn'0 avenue, Washington,
decl01m Is N. Charles st, Baltimore
E,OR THE HOLIDAYS.
We have now displayed an unusually large and
varied stock Of FANCY GOODS and MISCELLA-
NEOUS ARTICLES, suitable for presents
STANDARD WORKS, FINE BINDINGS.
All the NEW ILLUSTRATED BOOKS of the sea
son; the best JUVENILE and TOY BOOKS, Eng
lish and American.
LEATHER GOODS. in new designs
PLAYING CARDS, CHESS, DOM1NOES, CHECK.
Frs, &C
The FINEST STATIONERY specially.
MOHUN BROTHERS.,
BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONER9,
decl3tr Cor. Penn. 0Ue. aud 11sh st.
HOLIDAY GOODS.
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tsSPETs ANn bILIIOTHS. Nottingham cur
tsID lace. BLANKETS aud comforts dr.,S goods
siatt c.,shmeres- black alpaca. balfnoral Skirts
eatbs and cslSsIlntIeS. cloakS. TowSon'S 6;6
P'tns3 Nania avenue. south side. near .th
>;ytet-ACcf-
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t.ybtY RslEiNC IN >el.,.,se Soc to-ynorrow,
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JHE E,LEtTI Seminary eSterd,y .diGr-
huCn, 1T tie North Baptist church uU i4tn
stIett, .iinye Il. iu examination OF the pupils
tbe Eeie,.tlC Seminary Nr. and Mrs. Il. Richard
pripcinals tOnS place IN the presence OF
med IN their various studies. aud showed
hat they We're much beyond school children OF
the saline age taught by the old systems The
methods In this school are combination III th.
object and kindergarten systems. The ,-xer-
siSts were closed by each pupil marching out
boidiD. letters spelling Merry Christmas.
sSeb one or taking his or her place Tegiting
verse, end al the completion OF The words tnev
sang Merry. Merry Christmas Every where"
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ko,s Hill tOIIEGE.-A Christmas entrrt aim
I4rBt VIII IL. gwen in the college hall un Mon
asy. 2]d inst. at 10 "a. In. Essays Will b. dcliy-
cred On political corrupt ron. Journalism. hIonrS-
lie institutions. and ancient ". modern times
The friends NJ the cOl.g,. arr. invited
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SUITABLE HOLIDAY PRESENTS.
b. II. STINEMETZ has lust returned from New
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~ Frs and BOAS, in all the leading Pure
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HAVE GoU houses or lots you wish to sell. or
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transact your business: III So call on f. 4
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CHARLES ASHTON. of the metropolitan police
force, and for many years sergeant i'll The
krSt South " Washington precinct. died III his
residence. No. l2+J A. street southwest. AT =
o'clock last evening Of dfupsN of the heart
shctr Ashton was a carpenter ny Trade bur
A<G been Oh the police force many years. SOME
sour or I'VE years ago he resigned his position
- Sergeant and was detailed tor duty "a the.
Police court, and was OH duty at The court w
10 about three weeks ago. lie was Il quiet ur-
oetTpeiN' man. and paid strict attention To-
duty, Knowing neither lrlerd nnr foe III his OF
hcial capacity. He Wae q good man and raith-
f1l OlilrCr
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HOLIDAY ANNOUNCEMENT.

HOLIDAY ANNOUNCEMENT.
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