Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1882-12-18


an elegant line of fine fancy goods suitable for
presents. which are now on exhibition. at very
low prices. They are Of the latest novel and
artistic designs, and should be examined to be
appreciated.
Mr.. Spransy, the enterprising clothier and
tailor at 5O7 9TH street, opposite the Post Office
department., has Just received an extra quality
Of goods for Overcoats for the holiday trade that
are well worth looking at. Give him a call.
j. Il. Young, No. 736 7th street, has fine lot
Of general dry goods from which good choice
can be made for holiday present. His selec-
lions are fresh and late, and include the novel
ties of the day in staple and fancy dry goods.
A choice assortment Of holiday presents can
be found at Writings, 924 Pennsylvania avenue,
including plush and Russia leather satchels
pOcket-books. initial handerchiefs. toilet soaps
etc. He has made speciality of these goods.
You can secure some decided bargains by post
or telephone of c. Wilmer. No. 1918 Pennsyl-
vania avenue. which he offers expressly for the
holiday season. He has Ceres -four. 40 pounds
for s2.O5 and II pounds of granulated sugar for
81. See his list and profit by it.
New goods at low prices in the hOusefurnish-
ing line. including china, glassware. plated
ware, and thousand aud one novelties can
always be found in or out of holiday season at
George Watts housefurnishing store 3l4 18th
street. just above Pennsylvania avenue
There could not well be a handsOmer Christ
mas present than an India shawl. W. ". Shuster
Il Sons. of 919 Pennsylvania avenue, have just
IeCclNtu u handsome ana invite an Inspection
Mrs. NJ. A. JefterS. in the West End. 213S
Pennsylvania avenue. has choice lot Of holiday
cords. consisting OF plush and Russia leather
satchels. pocketbooks, jewelry, including good
line of millinery goods at cost.
Messrs. Trunnell & Clark. No. 81 Market
space have choice stock of goods, from which
an acceptable present in most any line can be
had. They name as specially, embroidered
towels, linen goods, silks. satins. etc.
G. II. Kuhn is the sole agent at 407 10th street
NV. OF the celebrated Decker piano, which he
offers at very reasonable prices.
Geo. A. O'Hare. 1913 18th street northwest
offers some decided bargains in groceries. candies
cigars. nuts. CataWba wine. raisins, etc. Read
his list in another column.
Bargains in pianos which have been used are
offered by W. &. MetZerott & Co., Pennsylvania
avenue. between 9th and 10th streets, from $50
up to SEQ, and upon easy terms.
The Letter-Carriers' GverCOatx.
Mr.. Gurley, superintendent of the free delivery
office at the Post Office department, denies the
truth of the published report that an order has
been issued prohibiting etter-carrers OF this city
from wearing overcOats during the winter season.
He says the renort probably grew out of ccnver-
sation he had with the superintendent OF free de-
livery here few days ago, who called his atten-
ton TO the fact that one OF the carriers was
wearing an overcoat which hid from view his reg
ulat!On suit. Mr.. Gurley informed him that no
regulation OyercOat had been adopted for the use
OF the Washington carriers, and that, according
W lllenl the carriers desired
TO wear Ovcrc0ats, department regulations r.
qulred them all to wear coats of similar style
PETTY THEFTs.-A colOred girl named Mary
Sayler, was charged before the Police Court
this morning with stealing lot of lace. photo
graphs. and other things from Mrs. Elizabeth
A Wood, in whose employ she was as a dOmes-
tic. The defendant did not deny the charge.
and she was fined $40 or 80 days. Three small
boys named Joe White. and Michael and Patrick
Sweeney were fined 50 OF Is days each by
Judge Smell. for stealing - worth of Old rags
from a ragman named Armstcad Lee. A col
ored boy named VIM. BurCh was sent to Jail for
three months by Judge Smell to-day for steal
inc 81 aud coat from Sophia Marshall in
whose employ he was as a servant
TROUBLE IN THE FAMILY.-Lee Olmstead was
before Judge Smell to-day for assaulting another
cut over his left eye. which was completely
closed. He told the court that he and the de-
fendant live in the same house. and last Wednes-
day. without any cause. the defendant struck
witness over the eye with a tea cup. The de-
PENDANT stated that the complainant had caused
II heap of trouble in his family by running after
his tWtness) wife. and he struck the complain
ant in self-defense. The case was dismissed.
THE GREAT SALE OF DIAMONDS, WATCHES AND
FINE JEwELRY.-The exhibition or this fine collec-
art S3lesr0Om, corner l1th street ana Pennsylvania
avenue. the sale taking place the day following.
Ii IS without doubt the neSN dis play ever seen at
auction III this city. Descriptive Catalogues now
ready.
A STEADY RUSH IS being maze Ivy parents To Sc
cure choice bargains in boys clothing at E. Robin
son Co.'S, 900 Pa ave. This firm offers most eX-
a l1y CT fI..,