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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-17

u UGLAss'
OPENING OF ATTRACTIVE NOVELTIES
HOLIDAYS,
ON WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND
SATURDAY,
will be sienslized by reductions in the different depart
and to srangers to becae familiar Mith our i"ation
we make the following prices for our opening days:
HANDKERCHIEFs.
and the assortment is the largest and choicest we have
yet shown 25c handkerrhiefs win be lse lSc. hand
dies and Gentiemen,s Hemstehed silk handEerchiefs
for es ss d fSf e for Tor s sc for for
$1.39. $l.75 for sl.47, 81. 80 for $3.50. etc.
colors desirable only and prices low named
where. For our opening we have about 100 dozen
which we viii sell at 9Sc. Those who desire them
should call early.
. OF this it ne ,Sn
Mse'fs rP or oEesns the vii SO at
Comfort at $50. etc. Up. B." corset from $50 to
INFANTS GOODS.
Our Infants department is special feature and en-
braces everything that adds to the comfort and at:rac
Seness % 30 the nn,se,nia atccrs, sscgnes Tor
ETC., $1.10 drawer leggings for 81.
Our customers rely upon finding In this depart
ment all the new and choice styles. well the
cheaper dssTsbls grades t9e Oxford Mixed Hose for
Ssk s so H9se flor ~ m sas Hgse
for 49c., etc.
In Fans we show some exquisite designs; prices 15c
to go. Our opening specially will be
COTTON UNDERWEAR
This department is well established and the char
acter of goods favorably known that We deem it
unnecessary TO call fur. attention to It, To make 1t
attractive our *i'19 ehemse will 20 at 13c.; $1.13
FANCY GOODS.
In Fancy Goods have large variety Of choice ar
tices ut popular prices comprising in part Comb and
Brush Gases, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes. Odor
Cases Fan Boxes, Cigar Cases Whisk Holders Pocket
books Fancy and Infants Baskets Extracts Japanese
easkn and Alligator Bags Satchels Toilet Sets ETC.
GENTLEMEN'S DEPARTMENT
For gentlemen we have gloves in great variety;
sHsspendMfFs ssssr:s BsT Ties Linen and
and Cuffs Scarf Pins Butto1s Silk wristleis Cash
mere and Silk Muffiers. &c Our opening specially
will be 100 dozen large size Teck Scarts. worth $lO
$122; at 81 each. Scarfs at pc, Soc. Zoe, 81
d14-lO 522-o24-526 9th st
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Judge Edwards. OF the ST. Louis county circuit
court, In the Valiant contest yesterday is
sued Il writ calling upon Receiver HOblitzell to
open the ballot boxes and recount the votes
TWO hundred American district telegraph bows
went on strike in San Francisco yesterday. They
want fixed wages Of seventy-five cents day. in
stead OF five cents n trip.
The law fOrbiddtng bull fights In the federal dis
trict, City OF Mexico, has been repealed, and the
sport will be revived. An immense iron bull ring
has been contracted for in the United States.
Two dealers In Philadelphia have been held
under $500 bail for selling unstamped oleomar-
garinc.
There was an informal conference in Philadel-
phia yesterday between prominent members of
the Reading general mortgage bOndhOlders' COM
mittee, the result OF which was that the reOrgan-
iZatiOn plan OF the trustees was dsapproved
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An Election Day Victim.

A CIIlLEN VI HARTFURD, CONN., HAS A NARROW rs.
CAPE FROM IMPRISONMENT.
William p. Campbell was arrested on election
day for attempted fraudulent voting in New York
city in the eighteenth election district OF the third
assembly district. He was On trial yesterday be-
fore Judge Benedict and jury in the criminal
branch OF the United States circuit court and was
acquitted. The trial lasted all day, and the Jury
did not come into court until quite late in the
evening. Campbell attempted to vote for men,
Der OF Congress and to personate a man OF the
name OF James +. Scott OF No. 356 Bowery The
defendant was in the line OF voters with the bal
lots IN his hand, and when he announced the name
and residence OF Scott he was challenged by man
not far from him In the same line OF voters. who
claimed that he was the legitimate "Scott,' and
obtained the arrest OF Campbell. The prisoner
was defended by MIR. Craig 4. Marsh, corporation
counsel OF Planfeld, n. j., and 1t was admitted
that the defendant was in the line OF voters; that
he had the balOtSn his hands, but that he did not
present them and did not attempt to vote. 1t was
also alleged that he was a resident OF Hartford,
Conn, and that he was the victim OF a conspiracy
b. some liquor sellers OF that city to whom he had
given Ofense, and further that he was in the COM
pany OF a friend who was voter, and that he had
been offered 81 to vote but had refused to take the
bride.
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CITY ITEMS.

I'll LIENS.
For the HOLIDAY.
julius LansbuTgh, SIS 7th St n. w., win oief
LOCO Smyrna Rugs and Mats at the following
prices:
All our seso smyrna Rugs 500
$50 4" "a 3sO.
2OO D.SS.
2.75 :. 200.
1.J0 Z" Mats liz
Above prices for two weeks and for cash only.
JULIUS LANSBrRGH, 3l6 7th st.
"1Oc Royal CLUES broken china, glass, furniture
Try Great Guns cigars inches long, 1Oc.,
wholesale and retail, at Morell's, 734 9Th ST. 10
A Pure Article Of Wines or LiquOrs
at reasonable prices Hugh J. Fegan's 305 9th st.
Old established family liquor store Is
Fresh Attorney Butter churned every morning
and delivered In y ID. ward" prints. 45c. per Id.
Also, Cottage Cheese and Buttemilk; sweet MIX
&c. per quart. Cream 15c.
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SpEc1A1 Low PR1crs

FOR DRY GOODS
HOME spun DRESS GOODS. extra wide width. re-
AsTRAKHAN. one yard and half wide, reduced to
ROYAL SERGE. in all colors, wide double fold. 1s
,I EXIT: Large Size WHITE WOOL BLANKETS. re-
SSsSs SH1 HlE Ko 252 RHESEsrs BLISS GOODS
PIANO COVERS. handsomely embroidered, 1875.
FtkE E EH2SA PEEL sl bA SMEaIXETs
Special Bargains in BLACK SILKS and COLORED
s! coI6Rs a and ssf BS AcK SILK vE1vErs. al
tf HfsEf RRfsss snd oRf9REf
all pure fine wool, wide double width &c. 8sc 55c
Pure Wool CHCDDA CLOTH in ali color. wide
double width. pure wool. 376c.
siae all pure pe linen: worth sl large ize Bridal
buys 10 worth 81 By Goods % saen customer who
DRY GOODS AT COST PRICES
CcC A RRR TIT ZEE RRH ssss
9 oc6 g a. 4 + T EER 3 & SECS ..
ola I'll MARKET SPACE. near 9Th street.
NATTANs' CRYSTAL DISCOVERY.
IN NAttans Crystal Discovery
Nastans Cryssal Discovery
Trial bottles to those only who may Jim have sny
ten days; removes dxndruH and scurf sud stons ~
hair falling ont; NO lead; no sulphur: no diver; 10
Arthur NATTANs. 14sh and and "a and =.
For Mle BY druggists. -. d6
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The Following Extraordinary I

Thc Following Extraordinary Bar.
gains will be sold tomorrow at s. W. Augen-
stein's, 81 sl9 and ssl 1th St, northwest. We
would say to those who were unable to be waited
On at our candy counter yesterday that we viii
sell tomorrow candy'at the same prices. Magic
Lanterns, 42c, larger size, ssc., worth 1929; Ac-
corleons, .9c.. worth Sl.2,5; Ladies' Work Stands
Sl21, worth s.; Coored Celery Classes 19c.; best
make or VelOcfpedes $2H, large size, g.. * sold
elsewhere at $40 and 500 each: largest size
price s249; Colored Glass Gas Globes with fixtures
27e.; Colored Glass Lamps with Engraved Globes,
39c.; Toy Wash Sets, 27c.; Children's Carpet
Rockers sc: Hand Painted French China Cuspa-
dors, 56c. Large Size Carriages with Canpy Ton
SSc.; \ dozen Silver Plated Knives and Forks,
Sl.49, worth $3.50; n dozen Wine Glasses and
Fancy Waiter, 2Sc.; Rattan Doll Carriages with
PaIoso Top, sl6i. worth g. 40, finer quality with
Canopy o. raroso Top, s. 80, regular price, $3.50;
4 dozen Silver Plated Teaspoons, SIC; y dozen
silver plated Tablespoons 6sc.; New Style Dec
grated Tea Sets, S,.4 worth s.; Tin Kitchen Sets
noe, larger size, CSC; Decorated Dinner Sets, 125
pieces, S119s worth $50; Sleighs, 44c worth s5c.
= dozen Cups and SaucerS X dozen Plates,
s Vegetable Mea. Dish BASKET u. 20 assorted
Engraved Flint Siobets, 79c., 4 dozen Wine
Glasses TO match $685. regular price, $1.39 and 81.
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strength and wholesomeness. More economical than
the ordinary kinds and cannot be sold competition
with the multitude of low tests short weight alum or
phosphate powders. SOLD ONLY IN CANS. ROYAL
BAKING POWDER Co.. LOG Wall street. NY. oco4
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AmuSenemtS Tonight
TS!yERS,LIST CBCRCH.-Wilhelmj Club concert.
acknowledgements
ALBsUGH'S.--'RirnZ-'
KERN .NS.-Female MinStrelS.
DINE MUsEra.-May Adams Burlesque.
MANASSAS PASORANA.-Day and evening.
HlGRIs'.-Tuny Denier's PantOmime.
WILLARD H.LL-Prof Carpenter.
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nUNCANSON BROS, Auctioneen.
TRUSTEES, SALE OF VALUABLE THREE STORY
BRICK DWELLING, No 1861 PSTREET NORTH

By virtue of two deeds of trust herein recited -
dated February 1856, and duly recorded IN hber E
ll16 folio 301 et seq OF the land records fork9
the District of Columbia and at the request Of the
party secured thereby and intended 20 be secured in
in said land records in ber folio 4 seq the
undersigned Trustees will sell at public auction, in
front Of the premises ON TUESDAY, JANUARY
FOURTH 1887 at HALF-PAsT FOUR O'CLOCK +.
the following described real estate situate in the
city of Washington the said District 70 wit Lot
numbered one hundred and sixty-fve 1881. in b II.
Warner,s suliiysion of lots IN square numbered
hundred and dftysiI 1850, improved by threesto
Terms Of sale: one-third 90 cash. and the residue
in three equal instsments, payable in one two aud
purchaser secured ON said property. viii be taken
al cash. at purchasers option deposit of $500 viii
cordine ut the cost of the purchaser II sale
are NOT complied with within DAYS sale the
Trustees reserve the right 20 resell property afta9
inst time at the risk aud Of the defautie pur-
chaser. MAALON -AShfOkD, rrr,sx..z
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SOME SPECIAL BARGAINS GOLD WArCHES.-La-
dltzs' solid gold stem-windPrS, S15 10 SIS Ladies'
solid gold Elgin stem-winderS, SD Gents solid
gold Elgin or Watham stem-winders SIS. Fine
AK American Stem-winders. $50; worth $50.
Solid silver stem-winders $3.50. X. Harris d Co.,
~, 9TH ST., near f..
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dl4-lO
Ho11DAY G1rrs -
SUITS AND OvERCOATS!

IN
SUITS AND OvERCOATS!
The growing sentiment in favor of giving Substantial
Presents is fast becoming universal present of
Overcoat Sui Your Father, Brother Son, when
uneHpected. although the same may be needed, Viii
will he every day reminder of gratitude. 10. and
affection. Before making your purchases call ard
finished III superb manner. cut aud trimmed Ill the
height Of fashion. and sold at such Low Prices Will
meet the wants OF every purchaser.
FOR BOYs4 TO 12:
Corduroy Suits at 81 80, sold elsewhere at &C. Good
Cashmere Gheviot Coriscrew and Vide Wales Suits
at all prices to $3.50. beautiful line Of OvercOats
from $3.50 up.
FOR BoYs-13 TO 10:
Amagnihcent line of Suits and Overcoats from g.
up.
Good heavy and warm OvERCOATs at "a rs, reduced
SSPiendid storm oyERcoATs at &C. worth %.
A splendid assortment of OvERCOATS at $3.50
s10!5 $l2. Sl3 80 and 80 guaranteed to be IS per
Genuine e., Sion.ssnss chinchiiia ovEKcoATs re-
chneSa s. t ana p from
, Chinchila Double Breasted COATS and VESTS for
Extra heavy oVERcOATs for driving, very cheap.
Good BUSINESS SUITS reduced from SO 70 Go.
full line Of SUITS at e 80 $50 $3.50. 49,
tsl lias II FRINGE zee Il SUITS from
ODD PANTS, in all sizes, to fit any shape. at 81 SO
cE- Our Motto-No Trouble to Show GoodA
OAK HALL,
CORNER 10TH AND STREETS
Open till pm. Saturday. IL m. until New Year. d14
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OLD CROW WHISKY. Charles Kraemer, 737 9TH

You STILL have time tohave your portraits made
for Christmas presents guarantee results equally
as good In cloudy as in clear weather GEO. PRINCE,
photographer, Penn. ave and 11th ST.
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Foe HOLIDAY GIFTS.-Muf1ierS, silk and linen
handkerchiefs. gloves, scarfs and suSpenders:
HEADQUARTERS at Francs, corner 9TH and ID. The
only Strictly one Price Hat and Gents Furnish
I'm The CITY
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stin they come. Choice oysters of the very flrst
waters. Old Virginia never tire. Furnishing Oys-
tiers which no one can doubt are the finest Ii the
Horn Harbors, York Rivers, &C. Served in every
available style. Lifetime experience. Ladies' large
saloon attached 4
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Xmas. Presents.

Novelties in Pocket Knives and Scissors. A full
line OF Table Knives and Carvers, Toilet Cases for
gents and sets OF Scissors and COMPANION Cases
Tor ladies'. Dog Collars and furnishings engraved
free. The Rodgers Cutlery Store, 49, Pennsyl-
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ALL GOOD Judges pronounce the Candee rubber
boots and shoes the very best in the market II Is
the only line made with the celebrated tap (reiD-
IorCed) heel and thick ball. VIM. Hahn Co. Re
liable Shoe House. S16 9TH street, and 1872 Penn
sylvania avenue principal agents for the District.
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RYE WHrskrY.

no TO GEO. g. WALKER FOR MONUMENTAL
U0rantte kofk: lest taxiiitiee IA Washington iol
such work. Once ana lsrd so2 " s0s North otpata
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The star Shoe House.


s26 SEVENTH STREET, BETWEEN AND n.
Special holiday sale OF fine shoes and slippers
in all the latest styles at exceptionally low
Ladies, hand welt fine Curacao kid shoes, g.
warranted worth 81.
Ladies' guaranteed French kid shoes, opera toe
and French heel, or broad toe and low heel, S2s7,
Ladies' fine DonsOla kid shoes at $3.50, war
ranted worth s..
Ladies' elegant Curacao kid shoes, opera or
$3.50.
A special lot OF Ladies' genuine straight goat
shoes, which we will offer at $1.75.
Misses fine kid or straight goat shoes, heels or
spring heels, sl.5O, warranted worth 81.
,. Misses pebble goat spring heel shoes, worked
$l.25.
Children's fine kid OF pebble goat heel or
spring heel shoes, all worked button holes, So
Mems guaranteed hand-stitched fine calf but
Ton iace or Congress, wide or narrow toe, 81. IS,
Mems fine calf Shoes all styles, at sa.a5, war.
rantcd worth s3.
Mems fine embroidered slippers from IS cents
Ladies fine Kid opera slippers, G5 cents.
Laues' emoroldcred slippers, 7ocents. 1
Special Prices
at "The OriOle, 81, 7th street. Saturday and Mon
day: Last Fur sale, 500 yards more, 35c.; Fur at
sae., worth sl:,5; silver Hare, rae, worth sssc.
Silver Hare four inch wide, at $1.29 worth 81 a.
CnlldrenS UnderShfrtS Or Drawers, l5c.. zoe. and
2oc.: Ladies' UDdershirts, pc, 39c. and 49c. Red
Underwear, 7;c.. soc. and 9sc. Ladies' GOssamers
1Sc;, 9Sc ana l.ai: Ladies' Kid Gloves 49c e.
and 7,c.; Fur Top Gloves, 75c.; Jerseys, 44c, $50,
gins Be-. :}9c and i9c.; Gents GOssamers Sl25;
SILK Muifiers, CSC; Mems and Boys Fur Top
and s1.9S;. Red Undershirts or Drawers, roc, SOC
and CSC; Fine White Shirts, 44c., Soc, 65c. and
75c.; Regular Made Socks, two pairs for 25c. !;
Drawers, best goods, tailor made, 49c.: Knit
Shirts and Drawers, :s'c. and 49c.; Fine Suspend
erS silk worked 25c, 800 and 49c.; Gents CASH
500 Pairs More OF those Solid COlored Half
Hose, double heels and toeS pair for 2ic., worth
double, at AUERBACHs Knit Jacket Depot, 7th and
II streets.
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Elegant Silk and Satin ScarfS. DC.
AUERBACHs Knit Jacket Depot, 7th and II sts !

AUEKBACHs Knit Jacket Depot, 7th and SITS 1
Special Sale of Holiday Goods.
Plush Whisk Holders, brass ornaments CSC,
Plush Whisk-hOlders, with large mirror, CSC.
Plush Shaving Cases, $l.25.
Plush Work Boxes, with mirror, 9Sc
Hand-Dainted handkerchief Cases. $1.49.
HanG-nainted Sachet Bags, 49c.
Hand-painted Pincushions, bottles to match, 81 90
Lot Turkish Scarfs one to each customer 39c
Congress Canvas Scarfs, drawn work, CSC
20 different styles Ladies' Purses to select FROM
Ladies' Card Cases, SOC.
Ch!ldren'S Plush Purses, 10c.
An elegant Satchel for SOC
Genuine Alligator and Japanese Satchels So 40
Gents SILK Muh1ers, large size, 9Sc
Gents SILK Muff1erS, extra quality 81 40
Gents very fine Linen handkerchiefs, CSC.
Gent large size japanese Silk Handkerchiefs 400
cigar Cases. 49c., CSC, $1.25 to SOS.
Solid Silver ThtmbleS. Csc.
Fine Rolled Plate Bracelets s125.
Ladies' Rolled Plate Enameed Bracelets Il %
fine selection OF Ladies' and Gents best duality
PLATED Jeweirs, warranted 70 wear.
Bargains in Short and Long Cloaks
The balance OF our Silk and Chenille Cord at &C.
Plush and SILK Tassels at cost prices.
All our Fringes for Lambrequins at cost.
Mrs. MAX WEYI, Agt.,
712 It'll st. NV.
Saxony Wool Hand Knit Socks. 3 Pair
81, at AUERBACH's Knit Jacket Depot, eth and H.
Grand Holiday Sale
OF Fine Boots, Shoes, Slippers, Rubber Boots Arc
tics and Sandals
AT L. HEILBRUNS
One-Prtce Shoe House,
4O2 9TH ST.
Look for: The Old Lady in Window
In order to make this sale pleasant and i'm
preSSiye mementO to our customers we shall offer
some special souvenirs, ChrOmOS and Tickets; 20
tickets good for pair 81 80 shoes.
We have reduced for the occasion
S. Hand-Sewed Caters to s.
4.5O Best French Kid Button, $780,
g Fine DOngOla and Pebble Button 50 80
81 Goat and Kid Button, $3.50
$1.50 Misses Spring Heel Button, $1.25.
$1.:s5 Youths and Misses Shoes 81
Flnnnel-lfned Shoes and Slippers
Gents $3.50 Embroidered Slippers &1.15.
$1.5O Fine Leather Slippers, $l.25.
&c $1.25 Embroidered Slippers 81
$50 Seamless CATERS, 81.
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Affairs In West Nashina,on.

MRS. MARBCRYS FUNERAL.-The funeral OF Mrs
John MarDury. ST.. tOok place yesterday afternoon
from Christ r L. church The remains were in
TERED at Oak Hin. The pail bearers were those
who were mentioned in yesterdays STAR. Rev.
Drs. Lindsay aud stuart Of1iciaIed
STOLEN PRoPERTY.-The sewing machine and
fancy cushion stolen from the store house OF the
Inland SeabOard COasting company ON street
last week, were discovered in q house in FOwiers
alley yesterday afternoon. Warrants Will be is
sued to-day for the supposed thief.
A GERMAN.-The Georgetown assembly gave the
first OF a series OF germans last night at Forest
hall, and Was largely attended.
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+ There is to be. grand demonstration Of work
ingmen In New YORK when Father McGlynn leaves
for Rome. - a -. :,
Gen. Peiissier gave banquet Wednesday eyep-
ing 70 United States Minister McLApe and the
French delegates TO the ceremony III tie d4dita.'
word. estpede srigl6ulloL- | "a
Prince Ferdinand, OF Sam aohR9Q6e6he, claims
s n9 TN, the BulSsfiap 4sfea
from Sofia. GshI Nefz' eybIsssS 6d / ~
The palace guard at Madfs6 syessertay arrested
0ecently 0reeee0 man who was on the point q
entering the Queens apartment. It Is believed
that the mans insane.
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Notice 70 Dealers.

We take this method In informing our friends
and patrons that we have an excellent assortment
OF Toys suitable for the Holiday tradeI also full
stock OF Notions, WoOlenS Fancy Goods and
Hosiery, &c. call solicited.
6 B. j. BEHREND 4 Som SIS 7th 81. NV.
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GREAT SLAUGHTER in Chairs for the holidays.
500 Platform Rockers, in Walnut, cherry, Ash
and Ebony, at 500 and $3.50 each.
julius LANSBCRGH,
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A Superior Pair Of Eye Glasses
Or Spectaclps for SOC. and good quality for CSC
properly fitted. The City optical Store, 4S7 Penn
Sylyanta avenue northwest. 6
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AUCTION SALES.

TUNHOMAS DOWNING. Auctioneer
Two CRATES IRON-sToNE CHINA AT AuCTpnN.
On SATURDAY, DECEMBER EIGHTEENTH lsst.
about TWELVE M within my rooms. will sell with
out reserve the above
1t THOMAS DOWNING Auctioneer
nUNCANsON BROS, Auctioneers
Ar PRIVATE SALE. RARE OPPORTUNITY AN
UNSukPASSED COLLECTION OF Oil PAINT
INGS.STATUAR AIRY, BISQUE FIGURES, BRoNZES
CABINETS. MANTEL ORNAMENTS, FUhNI-
TURE, RUGS. PORTIEREs ETC.
The entire contents Of a private residence These
goods aggregate cost of over $500, and suts
ble for presents parties furnishing galleries and
houses. and should he seen to be appreciated They
Will be At private sale in the residence week
figures representing less than one-half value
loues with full description the residence and cards
admission, between IL and p.n he obtained ss
Office of DUNCANSON BROS Auctioneers.
dist 9Th and ID SITS.
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READ NEW ADVERTISEMENT OF y. T. NetZger &
Bro In the Post paper: II may interest You.
The Auction SALE OF Christmas Goods. at 1341
Pennsylvania avenue. will commence nj eleven
O'Clock every morning. Ladies' Will do We'll by at
tending. see advertisement In Auction columns
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CHRISTMAS PRESENTS-What present can give
sife more pleasure and comfort than policy OF
life insurance in the National Mutual Life AssOci-
alton, where losses are paid promptly aud in fun.
Assessments made but six times year and
rates are SO low that any one affOriit. Policies
issued for $500, 81 900, $1,000 and 81, COZ.
J. W. DREW, Agent for the District,
No 1920 street.
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AlexalndFia Affairs.

Reported Tor The EVENING STAR
The RIVER STEAMERS.--NOt withstanding another
cold night the channel OF the river is still Open
The steamer MattanO, which had been detained
at Fort Fe0te by failure OF coal supplies passed up
last evening and the steamer George Leary came
up from Norfolk and landed here this morning
and then went on TO Washington. The Alexandria
and Washington steamers still keep open the route
between the two cities
SEEKING THE CHILDREN.-At the last session OF
the corporation court Lewis &. Wilson obtained
divorce from Ada v. Wilson. with the right to the
custody OF the children OF the marriage. The vile
declining TO surrender them Judge Meade issued a
writ OF habeas corpus TO have the children
children to some place where the city sergeant
cannot find them. Before any further action can
be had In the matter by the sergeant u new pro-
cess Will be acted on as the has been adjourned
until tomorrow.
NOTES.-The corporation court will meet to-
decree has been made in the case OF HOOe's. adj
ministrator, agt. Hooff, confirming q sale, and
Phelps agt. Phelps, directing certain payments 10
Anna b. Phelpe.-The captain OF police did not
hold his auction sale VI cOniscaIed pistols yester-
day, as the weather had frozen up all purchasers:
little son OF MI. John SissOn swallowed some rat
poison yesterday, but soon recovered from its
enect.-The ''rOntine" has sold out and is closed
for the present. Mr.. OrrisOn, its proprietor having
removed TO WaShlngtOn.-A number OF Alex
andriaf1S went to Washington to-day to attend
Capitol Hill. MI. TarltOn was long one OF the
messengers Of the Alexandria city council
JAMES HOPE Observation-Disclosures TOOhey in San
Francisco yesterday rendered decision in the ha-
beaS corpus case Of james Hope, the notorious
burglar, femanding him the custody of the east
ern detectives. Hopes attorney has been granted
until Saturday 10 take further action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-12-17

WILL NOT JOIN THE KNIGHrs.-The Labor TIT.
bUae OF P1ttSburg just issued, said: 1.-THE popular
citation OF Iron aud Steel Workers on the PROPOSE
ton OF General Master workman POwderly to Join
the Knights OF Labor, SO far as heard from MP to
saturday last, shows that 20 per cent are opposed
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