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Affairs i'm West WASHINGTON.

A Coon START FOR A LIBRARY FuND.-The festi-
val and bazaar which was held at Forrest hail on
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings for the
benefit OF the library fund OF the catholic Union
here was decided success financially and other
wise. It is estimated that about 81 600 was real
lied. The diamond ring, valued at 800, for the
most popular young lady, was won by Miss Maggie
Nolan who secured 1.2141s votes. The unsucoess-
some gold rings. The scales were secured by Mr..
Edward Reynolds, who had PAS votes, and the
hunting jacket by Mr.. John Curtin. The enter
the ladies in charge, as 1t was the most successful
affair given here for some years.
BETTER.-The condition OF Mr.. David F. Robin
son, who has been confined to his residence for
some time past with congestion OF the brain, was
somewhat improved this morning, but he Is not
yet out OF danger.
BURGLARIEs.S1t was reported at the station this
morning that within the last ten days sewing
machine valued at $25, feather bed valued at $15
the storehouse Of the Inland Seaboard Coasttng
company, Nos. 311S and 1870 X street,-Early
this morning some person or persons entered the
N street, by means OF forcing the rear window OF
the shop and stealing therefrom fourteen revol-
se1s, box Of cartridges and IS cents, the theft
A PosrPoNEMENr-The attendance at the meet
ing OF the western division of the Childrens
l2Is 3Ist street, was SO small that the meeting
was postponed until tomorrow afternoon at the
Curtis school building:
afternoon from Christ church. Rev A. r. Stuart
will officiate. The pall-bearers will be Judges
Wylie, Cox, and Hagner, Hon. Josiah Dent, and
Messrs. William Laird WITH DENLY, Buchanan,
Beale, SOmer1eld, and McKenny.
FINED FOR SwEARING.-Benjamin Gaskins was
fined S. or days by Judge Smell to-day for swear
ing on Bridge street.
The CHARGES AGAINST JOHN SwERNEY.-John
sweeney was arrested by Officer b. F. Shanks,
charged with indecent exposure, on the Tenley-
town road At the station a large loaded re-
vOlver was found upon him. Yesterday, in the Po-
lice Court, the old man pleaded guilty to the two
charges. He said he was on his way home from
the west; that while in Chicago policeman
saved him from being robbed, and he bought the
pistol to point at the next man who attempted to
rob him. He said he had never fired the weapon
since he purchased 1t, and II he had known it was
wrong he would not have had it in his pocket
when he came here. The court imposed fine of
$23 and took the old mans personal recogniZance
COAL TRADE.-The shipments from the mines Of
the Cumberland coal region during the week
ended Saturday, December IL, were 45,O77 TONS
and for the year to that date2, 39l 6S6 TONS de-
crease or 2S:} 996 tons as compared with the cor
responding period Of last year. BY Chesapeake
and Ohio canal-week, 81 tons; year, 2S4 525
tons; decrease, 49, 34 tons.
Capt. Paul BOytOn says there is no truth what
ever In the story telegraphed from New York that
he had advertised for 900 men to 60 to Mexico on
on flibuStering expedition.
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AmuSementS Tonight
ALBAC3Ha-"R1enZi.
NATIoNAI.-ssTheM Merry War"
NATIONAL RIFLES HALL-Mr. voorhees, Read.
ingS.
WILLARD HALI--Prof. Carpenter.
KERNAN'S.-Female MinStrels
DINE MUsEUN.-May Adams Burlesque.
MANASSAS PANoRANA--Day and evening.
HARRIS'.-Tony Denier's Pantomine
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GREAT SLAUGHTER in chairs for the holidays.
800 Platform Rockers, In Walnut Cherry, Ash
9nd Ebony, at $3.50 and $50 each.
JULIUS LANSBrRGH.
3lJ 9TH nv
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CHRrsTN.s-For fine and medium novelties in
Furniture 90 TO Brietbarth'S odd Fellows hail.
9Th ST. n. W., where You VIII ind the largest line
OF Fancy Furniture such as Reception, Library,
Easy Rattan and Revolving chairs, Book Shelves,
Chiffoners. etc. our great speciality, the beauti-
fuI CheIal Glass s"meT hing new: a handsome gift.
t1r Misses and children department complete in
every respect. BRIETBaRTHS Odd Fellows hali,
9Th st ~.
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THE LATEST Novelty for Xmas PresentS-Ladies
Straw Slippers, three colors,
MRS. WIN. H. Rich,
III Market Space,
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A FULL LINE of gloves. including fur top, dog
skin, doeskin and buckskin, at very low prices,
Just received at Francs. corner eth and streets,
The only strictly one price hat and gents furnish
ing store I'm the city.
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NorIcE-You are cordially invited to examine
the stock OF paintings, etchings, engl;iIih2s,
chrOmOs picture frames. picture monnngS,
albums Christmas cards. sc, at NEERHOFFS Two
stores 9l6 and All 9TH street
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FINE COLLECTION for Misses and children
Chairs the largest line In the city. BRIETBARTHS,
Odd Fellows hall, 1th ST. n. W.
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OLD CROW WHISKY. Charles Kraemer, 737 7th

BLCINE will make clothes snowy whiteneSS: IL
will not injure the most delicate fabric.
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ScOtt'S Emulsion Of Pure
COD LIVER OIL, WITH HYPoPHOsPHITEs,
is most valuable remedy for Consumption, Scrof
ula, Wasting Diseases, OF children, Colds an(
Chronic Coughs, and in all conditions where ther
is loss OF flesh, lack OF nerve power and q gen
eral debility OF the system. cow
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JUST ARRIVED from SOnoma county, a large ship
ment OF California wines, such as Trauriner RieS-
ling, Cutedel, Hook, Burgundy, Zinfandel, Medeira,
Muscatel Angelica, and also fine brandy sold at a
low figure at Chr. Handlers, 9O9 18th st. NV.
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Fresh Attorney Butter churned every morning
and delivered In & Id. "Ward" prints, 45c per h.
Also. Cottage Cheese and Buttermilk; sweet Milk
sc. per quart. Cream 15c.
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A Pure Article Of Wines or LIQUORS
at reasonable prices. Hugh j. Fegan's, 3O5 9th st
Old established family LIQUOR store %
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MAKE YOUR WIFE a present of q Chefal Glass.
q handsome gift. BRIETBARTHs, Odd Fellows
hail, 9TH ST. n. W.
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To Get Rid Of a Cough or Cold promptly
use Bakers Cod Liver Oil and Malt, wonderful
remedy. Bakers pure Norwegian Cod Liver Oil
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THE AUCTION SALE OF Christmas Goods, at 1:S47
Pennsylvania avenue, will commence at eleven
O'Clock every morning. Ladies' VIII do we'll by at
tending. See advertisement in Auction columns.
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VOC STILL have time to have your portraits made
for Christmas presents Iguarantee results equally
good in cloudy as In clear weather GEO. PRINCE,
photographer, Penn. ave and 11th st.
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BOARDING

TABLE BoARD-IOwA. CIRCLE-BOARD IN
II small family; home table; terms, SIS per month.
Address Box 4. Star Office. d1f3-3t.
NOR RENT-PLEASANT, WELL FURNISHED
Il Rooms, with or without Table Board; references
given and required. 514 18th St NV. ocl6-:}m.
DOARDING.-46 ST. NV MEALS SERVED
- by the week month at reasonable terms: fur.
nished rooms for gentlemen; everything in season
first-class accommodations. dl4,3ts
l. Pennsylvania ave. and 22d st., have been opened
by frst-class caterer single or communicating
rooms can be obtained at reasonable prices d}.lms
1910 ST-ROOMS EN- SUITE OR SINGLE
1OVC with Board Private table if desired
n27-1m d. B. STOCKHAM
VrlHE MCPHERSON HOUSE, CORNER OF 18th
l. and sts Is open for the reception of perlna
n18- I'm MRS II. 7. sOUTHALI.
BOARD AND ROOMS AT 314 AND 316'fNDIANA
ID ave. Rooms b to 425 according to location
Board $18 per month. s. week and 81 so per day
oc2-3m
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CITY ITEMS.

Fine Old Rye whisky,
&c. and 65c q bottle
N. T. MFTzGER & Bro,
AZ 18th ST. NV.
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sb a "a k.k kH HIM \ eae 6
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ABSOLUTELY PURE
This Powder never varies. marvel Of purity,
strength and wholesomeness More economical than
the ordinary kinds and cannot be sold in competition
with the multitude Of low tests short weight alum or
phosphate powders SOLD ONLY IN CANS. ROYAL
BAKING POWDER Co., 1O6 Wall street, NY oc24
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DRESS SUITS for hire. ana 9th stree

THE HANDsoNEsT Ladies' Desks, Chinoniers,
Book Shelves, etc., to select from. BRIKTBARTH,
odd Fellows hail. 9TH ST. u W.
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LOCAL MENTION.
The Weather.
ne " eaIners
OFrTCr OC TUE Cuyrr SIGNAL OFFICER,

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
WASHINGTON. ID. e., Dec. 10, 1885
Indications for "a Hours. Commencing al . PM
IO-CfHU-
For the District Of Columbia, Maryland ana Viz
yinia, fair weather, westerly winds, snShuy
warmer
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A Marvel Of Beauty and Elegance,
"Opera Boquet" Cigars,
sc. straight.
n. 7. METZGER Bro,
Alt 18th st. NV.
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'ssuffering tina, j. No, Relieved. >,

To the Editor Of The EVENING STAR.
Your correspondent RESIDENT who writes in
"Wednesday STAR OF suffering that is not re.
heVed." asks ''to whom shall this family he re-
ported for that abundant amount OF relief referred
TO- 0y representative OF the charity organiza.
tion society in a recent interview / can say with
society itsen 10 whom IL appears that the mat
yer mas not Deem reported, or the letter would not
nave Qeen written: at least, would not have been
Wrltt'n Tor Information though. like many SINH.
Lar ones, IL might still have been written TO en-.
deaEor 10 cast a slur upon the charity organiZa.
non society, Dy Implying that that society had
Tailed TO fulfil its engagements to md suitable re-
llei when asked 10 do 50. or suitable relief there
II abundance, but IL Will never come in the form
urscrbed by your correspondent as that OF the
Associated Charities
b. PIcKAAN MANN, Vice Pres't c. o. g. d. c.
1918 SUNDERLAND Place, n. W. 18th Dec. lSssi
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Only 5 Cent? q Piece

Above prices for two weeks and for cash only.
JULIUS LANSBURGH 3l5 It'll St
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Browns Bronchial TrOches are used with advan.
tage to alleviate Coughs, Sore Throat, and BrOn.
ch1al Affections. Sold only in boxes. 60
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Try knights Of Labor Cigar, Sc.
% F. Cigars In box, 75c. to 81.
Wholesale and retail. Moreli, 734 9th st. NV.
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Scott,s Emulsion Of Pu,

Try Great Guns cigars. inches long, 1Oc
wholesale and retail, at Morells, 1:s4 9th st. 10
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Fon New YEARS RECEPTIONS.

For NEW L EARS RECEPTIONS.
RHADAMES, SATIN MERvEILLEUX, SURAHS and
GAUZES, in all the new Evening Shades.
EMBROIDERED and PEARL NULL FLOUNCING,
ILLUSIONS, NETS.
LACES. in Latest Paris Novelties
We are showing elegant EVENING GOODS at mod
crate prices
PLAIN and EMBROIDERED cREpEs, in delicate
shades
The most extraordinary bargain in large WHITE
DINNER NAPKINS, at &c. worth $40.
EARNESTLY DOUBLE DAMASKS, at 81. 80, worth
49, What sets table off to better advantage than fine
Linen Damask? What makes q useful present
than dozen elegant Napkins?
Large stock of ladies' and Gentlemen's SILK UNI.
BRELLAS, with fancy handles.
SILK HOSE, in all colors, from GO to 50 per pair
HANDKERCHIEFS and MUFFLERS in great
variety.
Having reduced the prices of our DRESS GOODS
before the Holidays acceptable be selected
in choice Goods at great reductions.
48-in. cASHMERES reduced to S7Hc. They
not be matched in the city.
PATTERN DRESSES have been reduced % per cent
We have a large stock and Sre determined to SELL
MORE SASH RIBBONS, at 81, worth 49,
SILKS in every shade
Great Bargains in BLACK AND COLORED SILK
VELVETS.
BoNNErs PERFECTION BLACK SILK. the best
In the world.
". NJ SINISTER SONS,
91e PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
N.B.-THE BEST IS THE CHEAPEST. d13
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OffkNhE
52S 9th street, st. Cloud BIZ
Notice To Dealers,

we take this method in informing our friends
and patrons that we have an excellent assortment
OF Toys. suitable for the Holiday trade also full
stock OF Notions, Woolens Fancy Goods and
Hosiery, &C. call solicited
q B. j. BEHREND & Son. 8lS 9TH st. NV.
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RICE, the portrait photographer. is having won
derful success with the new instantaneous plates.
All SittngS made this week viii be finished before
the holidays. Studio, 1217-1219 Pennsylvania ave.
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Japanese Goods
For the Holiday Trade; a large and well assorted
Stock at very low prices at
wv MAJORS, 7th and SITS. NV
U10 R0Ya L, frlnpS hrnlen china ulacs fnrnifu,,o
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OK TIME.

OK TIME.
As Christmas Presents seem to be the order of
the day, we cannot afford to lag behind. On the
contrary. having been in the lead SO long. we'd
feel out of place anywhere else. Our Christmas
gift to parents and guardians Of the young does
not consist Of a chrome" of any kind or price.
but in the sensible. timely and seasonable one of
making reduction of 10 per cent on every dol
lars worth of Boys and Children's clothing sold
by us from now until the 3lst day of December;
and when you remember that our prices for
Boys and Children's Clothing have always been
from ID to 25 per cent lower than those of other
houses here, You will form 3 correct idea of the
values that await you low. With the money
you thus save you can buy your boys the very
thing they want fora Christmas present and
not-as in other cases-offer them something
with which they are already provided: for in
stance, if your boy must have Waterbury
watch We will sell You one for g. 10; If he wants
something else you can buy it with half the
money you save by buying his Clothing here.
THE GOLDEN EAGLE CLOTHING COMPANY,
NORTHWEST CORNER OF SEVENTH AND SITS
d14 J. NJ. GRADY. Manager.
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Every Lady Appreciates
inc use OF one of our Dress Forms. 1t will make q
splend1d Christmas present. Price only S.
OPPENHEIMER, 528 9th st. NV.
Special Holiday Offerings this Week
At the Oriole, 800 18th st.
35c dolls at 25c; our Csc dolls at &c: SOC dolls
at 44c our !5c dolls at &C., our large 81 dolls at
96c 80 ladies' dressing cases. comb, brush and
comb, brush and mirror ss.ss. WORT g; inner
plush dressing cases, s2.9S, $a73 and s3sS; plush
shaving cases, complete, $3.50; plush work boxes
gloves. 49c.; button stitched back, our own i'm
portation, TIC. very fine glove at ESQ., such that
inch black coney aec ch, much 'fi ner Nc
$1.2o two inch opOssum, S9c.; CSC. two inch silver
hare &c; three inch beaver, g oec.; colognes in
$1.S9, worth 81 $50; with silver handle, 81 80; gold
handle, $S.59 worth a.. gents and boys fur top
gloves, 49,; gents and boys, misses and ladies'
Jersey or scotch knit gloves 49c, worth 75c; fine
lur top gloves, 9Sc., worth $3.50; half finger
&c. Co. 50 and CSC finer grade cardigan Jackets IS.
$l3e g. l:se and 81 81; our very finest cardi,
gan Jackets W,sS extra size Jackets
shirts sl4S, 7 and 81 os; gents and boys fine
chiefs , Is and 9Sc; silk mufers ss tias and
&.49. 3
The Largest Stock of Toy Trunks.
Pocket Books, Cigar Cases, Card Cases, Shaving
and Toilet cases, Cuff, Collar, Glove and Hand,
EeTchief Boxes are to be found at X. KNEEsSI &
SON, 42o 9TH st. NV, next to Odd Fellows Hall. 10
Fancy Leather Goods for Holiday
PRESENTS
Dressing Cases, Combination Lap Writing Cases,
POcketb0oks, Card and Letter Cases, Bill Books,
Collar and Cum Boxes, Travellers Backing Sets,
Cigar. Cigarette and Match Cases. A large and
splendid assortment OF Dog Collars, Whips and
Harness and many other useful goods.
T0PHAMs, 1921 Pa. ave. NV
Japanese Goods
For the Holiday Trade; large and well assorted
Stock at very low prices, at
wv MAJORS, 7th and SITS. NV.
"1Oc Royal" CLUES broken china, glass, furniture
Coughs.
Browns Bronchial TrOches are used with adyan.
tage to alleviate Coughs Sore Throat, and Bron.
chial Affections Sold only in boxes. co
Try Great Guns cigars. inches long, 1Oc.,
wholesale and retail, at Morells, 7:4 9Th st. 10
ScOtt's Emulsion Of Pure
COD LIVER OIL, WITH HYPoPHosPHIrEs
Is a most valuable remedy for Consumption Scroll
uia, Wasting Diseases, OF children, Colds and
Chronic Coughs, and in all conditions where there
is loss OF flesh, lack OF nerve power and gem
eral debility OF the system. cow
A Pure Article Of Wines or LIQUORS
at reasonable prices. Hugh j. Fegan's, 3O5 9th ST.
Old established family liquor store. 25
use Bakers Cod Liver Oil and Malt, wonderful
remedy. Bakers pure Norwegian cod Liver Oil
is uneQualed. BAKER & Co., Phila., and at drug
giSts
Fresh Attorney Butter churned every morning
and delivered in 4 Id. ward prints 45c. per ID.
Also, Cottage Cheese and Buttermilk; sweet Milk
&c. per quart. Cream 15c.
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Julius Lansburgh, 3l5 18th st. n. W., viii otter
] 900 smyrna Rugs and Mats at the following
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A GREAr OrponruS1rr.
THE UNION TEA AND COFFEE COMPANY,
s24 SEVENTH STREET NV,
Withdrawing from business in Washington, will sell
during present month their choice and well
stock of
TEAS, CoFFEEs, SPICES, SUGARS, ETC.,
at prices before heard Of No checks given but
in place thereof valuable presents will be given with
ali purchasers of Tea and Coffee
All parties holding the companys checks are notified
to them for redemption before Christmas as
the store will be closed Immediately after.
Come early and avoid the rush of Christmas week.
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CITY AND DISTRICT.

SPLENDID GIAssEs,s1. Hempler's, Pa. ave. and AZ.
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only Gents u Piece,
Violin and Banjo Frames for decorating
STUFFED Pin Cushions at zoe.
Best quality Arasene CSC
New COlOrs In Tinsel, loo. per Dozen
% Brass and Nickel Ornaments, 5 and lOc per (loz
OPPENHEIMER,
l. 52S 9th street, st. Cloud Building.
He Wise, come and make your purchases
early In the day before the holiday rush. We are
DuSy now. n. T. METZGER BRO,
= Alt 7th st. u. W.
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new story commences in "Godeys Iatiy-s Book -
Ior January; now ready. Sold by neWsfiealers =.
SALE OF SILvERwARE CLOCKS AND BRoSzEs-
Attenton Is called 10 the advertised sale OF fine
t1pie siiver-pia,ed ware, table cutlery clocks
pfonZes, By order OF the Taunton Silyer-platf Com
IGny- AT the salesrOoIa OF Walter H. Williams a
Co., corner 10th and Pennsylvania ayenue The
soous are sold on approval and purchasers need
not take them away unless thoroughly SATISFIED
MOTE goods have been opened and the sale con-
unues daily at 1890 am, go and sOpm.
The FINE PROPERTY, known as I0efIier's 'front.'
Ing on New York avenue, list and y streets mort n
West, VIII DE- sold at executors sale Tomorrow M
lernoon. At = O'Clock The lot contains about
$3.50 square ieet OF ground, with large FROM ACE
on three streets and several buildings
HE FAIR held by the Ladies Aid Association In
lhe Gariled Memorial Hospital Is In progress mis-
.tnd eoinorrOW evening al Masonic Temple corner
Sh anu r streets. The managers, desire TO cali
sPeca attention 10 The shsf anti al lunch OF ferra
pin saisld ana cold meats which Will be served nv
o'clock. ~ - "i'ii .
ATTENTION Is called To the advertisements nv
kncb, FOX d Brown of an attractive residence for
SaAe .. . Large discount nom its value.
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The Largest Stock of Toy Trunks,
Pocket Books, Cigar Cases, Card cases, Shaving
kerchief Boxes are to be found at H. KNEEssI &
Son, 425 7th st. NV, next to Odd Fellows Hall 10
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fanCy Leather Goods for HOLMAN
Presents.
Dressing Cases, combination Lap Writing Cases,
POcketbOoks, Card and Letter Cases, Bill Books,
Collar and Gun Boxes, Travellers Backing Sets,
Cigar. Cigarette and Match Cases. A large and
splendid assortment OF Dog Collars, Whips and
Harness and many other useful goods.
T0PHAM'S, 1921 Pa. ave, NV.
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Ali our $3.50 Smyrna Rugs $500.
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TURKISH RUGs AT ACCTIoN-The sale OF these
begin tomorrow at IL am. and 3 pm by Dun
cansOn Brothers, corner 9th and ID streets Those
In need OF genuine Oriental fabrics will do well to
be the last for the winter The large eastern car
pets, Turkish pOrtiereS, Oriental rugs and Bulga-
rian embrotder1es, are many in number and varied
adapted for holiday gifts
COLORED EPISCOPAL MINIsTRR.-J. H. NJ Pol.
lard, c0lored, was ordained priest of the Protes
tant Episcopal church at Norfolk, Va, Tuesday by
the Right Rev. Francis NJ. WMttle bishop OF the
dained In Virginia.
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THE PRESBYTRRY OF BALT1MORR.-At the session
yesterday in Baltimore Of the PreSbytery OF Bal
tfmore the work OF Sabbath schools, womens
societies and missionary churches was considered
and among the papers read was one by Miss Laura
sunderland, Of this city. Rev. #. 8. WynkOOp, Of
this city, made an address
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Every Lady Appreciates
The use OF one of our Dress Forms It will make q
splendid Christmas present. Price only S.
1 OPPENHEIMER, 500 9th st. NV,
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STATE AGENCY OF THE GRANGE IN THIS CTTY.-The
Maryland state Grange continued its annual ses-
sion yesterday In Baltimore The proposition for
the establishment OF branch Of the state agency
IN washington Was discussed. and It was referred
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THE ASSOCIATED CHARITIES.-At the monthly
meeting OF the board OF managers OF the AssOcia-
ted Charities the secretary made report showing
that there had been 362 calls at the central Office
since NOvember4. Those applying for aims were
SO white and 80 colored: those applying for work
were 45 coOred and 80 white: 40 families were
aided to fuel; 80 to groceries; work found for
81 referred to the police, 10; aided to clothing, IL
families; to work in woodward, ). Contributions
tice Waite, Louis H. Perley, Bushrod Robinson and
H. NJ KintZ
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-16

MARRIAGE IICENsEs.-Marriage licenses have
been issued by the clerk OF the court to A. l.
Brown and Annette P. Burke; W. H. Daw an(
Lillian Cluss; John H. Hancock and Mary f. Sher
wood; James Lewis and Mary Bowen; Moses Z
johnson and Lucy c. Sanders; A. D. Wright, O
NatchitOches, La, and Lauretta N. Newton, O
Ioudon county, Va; John F. Fowler and Hattie
N. Lusby; Moses Carter and Lucy Perrin; ROber
Deane and Annie Campbell; Arthur simmons ant
Carlotta Clark; David L. Powers ana Annie L
SkidmOre; Richard b. Logan and Mary j. Z. Par
Eer. both OF Montgomery county, Nd. Horace M
Bailey and Harriet Brown