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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-16

USEFUL. HOLIDAY PRESENTS FOR GENTLEMEN.
silk and felt hats, kid and dOgskin gloves.
silk and gioria, umbrellas. wool underwear,
NeckweaT. suspenders. mufflers, handkerchiefs,
Lamb wool merino and cotton half hose
Collars and wristbands. night shirts. &c. &c.
X. L. LEWIS Il Soy. "One-price Outfitters
1871 New York ave. near 18th st. north side)
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CHRISTMAS GooDs.-Choice stock Of water
color paintings. etchings, photographs, por-
eeiain paintings, picture frames and mouldings.
a, the art store vi b. j. LAWS, 1927 Pennsylya-
niS ave.
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PRESENTATION UMBRELLAS.

Our line of umbrellas in silk and gloria is
now complete. Natural wood and silver
trimmed handles in great variety.
FRANC 4 SON. one price, cor. 18th and d.
NO damaged goods.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-16

For QUIcK PRINTING got
MCGuL x WALLACE's. 1107 E st. NV.
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p. {. CLAFLIS. optician, 1905 + st. Agents
fo- the world-renowned r. Il ]. Beck micro
scopes A beautiful Christmas gift
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-16

:. MRS h. A. Donovan. yDi street. has a full
nne OF handsome hand-painted scarfs, choice
no'eiues and beautiful celluloid goods suita-
oae Tor holiday presents Open evenings.
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ToxAro FIG.

ToxAro FIG.
mild laxative for constipation. A sovereign
remedy tor Dyspepsia. Tomato Fig 10 Fruit and
xeeefnble LAXATIVE. superior to any remedy nov ON
the marhes Can Gs relied for its positive rssults in
bowels without producing depressing effect OF los Of
n r1 rom ousanssi, Improves the health Of both
Tomato fig gives tone and strength to the live4,
xdneis md bowels and h one OF the most dsl1ghul
and effective pusEattves before the puh1tc. 1oR
sale BY al drlsn3stA Nc. pef botaje. --t,,.i
=. A. BUTTS CO..
o41-s@ Baltimore. Nd
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REMEsBER Won still have opportunity to
have your portraits finished in season for Xmas.
.GEO PRINCE. FOtografeT. llth and Pa. ave.
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CITY ITEMS.


Csllisher, rs Pa. ave. Sc, for presents in
SllverWRre. dIQ-f,
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HAVING JUST returned from.th queen city of
Salem. Va. have few lots TOR sale from the
Salem Investment Company ut company :
prices Parties who want bargains please call
at once. J. A. SETTLE Il Co.. I225 ST.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-16

TIE vell-known firm Of johnson Brothers
supply more families with fuel than any one
1rm IN the United States.
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2 PHILADELPHIA STORE.
OPEN IN THE EVENING.

Sensible and useful holiday gifts at mod
crate prices.
White Aprons. in plain and tucked, full
size and well inaGe, %, 10 and SOC.
French Embroidered Aprons. 81. 41.25.
$l.;jO, 81. al. 81 anu $2.:2Ib.
Ladies' Skirts. 81. Toe, 81. Good honest
goods.
Wool Skirts. 81, 81 % and sl.5O
MohSir and Satin Skirts at 81. 30 and 90.
Astrachan Capes at 40. &6 and $3.50.
Diagonal Cloth Refer Jackets. 30, SO,
%. $40 and s13. Perfect fitting.
Lace Curtains. 81 mp to 81.
portieres. IS to 81. per pair.
Umbrellas. One Of the most useful
presents made. Cur stock is complete at
less than regular prices.
Bingham, 10. 0Oc. and 81.
Gloria. silver handles, 81. S1.25. also,
e1.75 and ~.
Union silk, %. o.. o5. 81. so and @.
Lisle spun. $3.50, g.. IS. 81. %. so and
e4.jO.
Guaranteed Silk up to the finest.
Lace Bed Sets, 90. $50. % and el2.
Handkerchiets. Linen. Heinstitched. at 10.
l2k. L.. IL. %, BIN aud SOC.
Embroidered at l22,S. ID. 25, 37h. 50. 75
and u.
Initial Handkerchiefs 1t l2H. 25 and Soc.
SILK Embroidered, in colors. 1t Soc. A
bargain.
Mems Plain White Corded and Hemstitchsd.
fancy bordered.
Hemstitched Silk, in White and Black,
Fancy Silk and Plain White Mufasrs.
Doll Babies Of all kinds.
Writing Desks, Ink Stands. Smoking 9s1a.
Toys. Fancy Baskets, Art Goods. &c.
Hosiery. Gloves, Underwear.
Blankets and Comforts ut les than usual
prices.
Smyrna and NoQuette and Psrstan Goat
Ru9s. Bee the quality and peice-
OPEN IN THE EVENING.
CARHART Z LEIDY.
01S 000 nh q. and sn6 X =. ne.
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CITY ITEMS.
1.-THE Ouiin."
The WONDER or THE NINETEENTH
CENTURY,

The WONDER OF THE NINETEENTH
CENTURY.
This most interesting and mysterious Talk
ing Board has awakened great curiosity where
ever shown.
IL SURPRISES In its results second sight, mind
reading or clairvoyance.
1t consists of . small table placed upon a
large board containing the alphabet and hume
rails BY simply resting the fingers of two per-
sons upon the small table il moves, and to all
lntents and purposes becomes living sensible
thing. giving intelligent answers to any ques-
lions that can be propounded.
wonderful as this may seem the "OU1yA" was
thoroughly tested at the United States patent
office before the patent was allowed
TONERS.
Manufactured by
The kENNARD NOVELTY COMPANY,
20 South Charles street,
10, IL, 70 Baltimore, Nd
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NIsIr The EMPIRE CARPET CLEANING WORKs
Obi -S35 Mass ave. N. ". Telephone i25-2-
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High-Class Neckwear
For the holidays. An immense stock of care.
fully selected patterns and styles and the bes,
value ever shown at the prices. From Csc up
mo damaged goods" FRANC & SoN, One Price
cor. 7th and ID. II
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Callishcr for Marbleized Clocks. IS dl6-tu. Ii. q
Phillips Di2estible Cocoa.
Does not distress and adds flesh and weight

Do You want TO buy Diamond. Watch or
anything in the jewelry line? Go to W. 4.
IAPrAS, COL 9th st. NV. Goods sold very low
and guaranteed as represented. Established
1870 as-Iot
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Old Rye Whisky, 75c. qt. MErzeER's, It'll St.
Mems Fine Knit Jackets, $1.2A.
500 more received today at c. AUERBAcH's.
Saxony Wool Knit Jacket Depot It'll and H.
Domestic Sewing Machine and Pattern Agency
Capitol Hill Branch: Cor. 4th and Pa. ave- se
dist
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GRAND CHRISTMAS ExHIBIrIoy

ATTEND the reduction sale of suits and over
coaD at EIsEMAN Bros, It'll and E.
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BAKERs Con LIvEK OIL AND MAR arrests
cough. increases flesh. saves life. Thousands
endorse IT. Sold by druggists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-16

AASrroC GINGER CHAMPAGNE for Christmas
and New Year should be in every household.
None alcoholic
Cu.p,vS Ea.rxyr TOT -,b M ~
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HorsE 4 HKRKMANSs for furniture and car
lets Cash OF credit See adyt, page =.
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CITY AND DISTRICT.
AMUsEMENTs TONIGHT.

In Magic"
NATIONAL Jefferson Florence in 1.-THE
HAREIs'.-"Fabio Romani."
AxaSASa-Henry Burlesque Company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-16

FEW MORE very desirable rooms by the
mohth and good board at tbs FREDoSIA, II
ssreet between 18th and l4th
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AAsx-DoNS SALE of suits and overcoats.
EIsEMAS Bros. It'll and Z.
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Sl7 7TH STREET NV.
Auction sale of toys and other Christmas
goods Thursday morning 10 clock.
VIM I.OwENTHAI Auctiopeer
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REDUCTION SALE of suits and oyercoats.
EIsEMAN Bros. eth and z.
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SEE THE handsome assortment of illustrated
books at CHAPMAN 4 TAYLoR's. 9l5 Pa. ave-
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SUES AND OyERCOArs reduced to SASS.
EIsENAN Bros eth and f.
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RUSSELL 3 Ice CREAM.
Just the thing for the holidays.
1927 New York ave.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-16

SUITS AND OyERCoATs marked down to SASS.
EIsEMAN Bios, It'll and 4.
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Browns Bronchial Troches." Have never
changed my mind respecting them, except
think better Of that which began thinking
well Of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-16

CATAwBA WINE 75c. a gallon.
CHARLES KRAEMFR.
49, 9TH street northwest
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Look at This List Of bargains.
10-piece Decorated Chamber Sets, Sl75
Slop Jars, 75c.
Decorated Cups and Saueers, 10c. each.
Shoofiys. 75c.
Steel Bicycles, 81. 25 and upward.
Toilet Soap. 20c. dozen.
HUDsoN's VARIETY STORE,
dl6-Zt 9l2 9TH ST. nv.
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1QUART or Il WHISKY for 75c.
quart of II jamaica rum for 75c.
i quart of Catawba- &c.
CHARLES kKAExER 737 It'll IT. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-16

MARkEp.DowN Pn1cEs Ar
Beginning Monday. December Is, we shall
sell all of our Choice Robes at the following TO
ductions:
s27. so to $50
$40 Robes. $50. So to ssO
So. 80 Robes. $50 81. 30 to slS
S3j Robes. so. $40 to sl6.
&1J to $3.50.
&l3to Sll.OO.
This is by far the greatest bargain in good
goods ever offered in Washington. The Robes
are all of this seasons importation and in good
condition. and those in search Of nice goods at
low prices will find them here. small lot Of
Imported Knitted Skirts. which will 10 sold
subject to the following reductions:
-. now 3d.
&3, now S2.25
Swiss Embroidered Flannel.
81. 80, now tl.25. $500, now ADD
eco, now &1.J0. $50. now $50
Allof our Atwood Plaids and Stripes hat were
g. 90 and Joe. reduced to the low price Of 45c.
per yard
The greatest bargain in the country for the
money. In fact, we have marked entire
stock of Dress Goods at sweeping reductions, as
we are determined to Close them previous to the
LIST Of January. Remember. do what We ad-
vertise to do and that We sell only FIRST -class
goods
ONE PRICE.
v. n SINISTER 4 Sons,
9le PENN. AVE NV. aus
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YoU-knov the place.
So-614 18th st.
We-have the LAMPS c. A. MUpDIMAN
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This Is The SEASON Or

This Is The SEASON Or
JOY. GOODWILL AND CHEER.
How will you manifest yours!
Our Equitable Credit System offers all an
excellent method Of securing
HANDSOME CHRISTMAS PRESENT
Without any burden to the donor
According to our custom in past years, we
shall from this time forth accept orders for
Christmas Eve delivery. giving all an oppor-
tunity to procure for their loved ones
A SUBSTANTIAL PRESENT,
Or q memento Of general utility in the
household.
If ready money be not at command the in
significant First Payment can he made upon
or before delivery, the articles in the mean
while being set apart in one Of our
FIVE COLOSSAL BUILDINGS,
Which are now replete with handsome line
Of the following
APPROPRIATE PRESENTS:
Sideboards in Walnut. Oak and Cherry;
all 10
Book Cases. Toile. Sets. Fancy Rockers,
Corner Chairs. Divans, Chifroniers. Cabi-
nets, Rugs of every quality. Hassocks Easels
and Works Of Art. all
SOLD ON CREDIT
Upon Ike conditions with Furniture. Car
pets. Draperies and Stoves
HOUSE HERRMANN's
CASH AND CREDIT HOUSES,
Oh. aal AND 81, 7Tu ST.
AND CT AND 63G MASS. AVE. NV.
au3O-im
AT THE COMPLETE SIOKOF
HATHAWAY. SOULE HARRISGrON'S
CELEBRATED SHOES FOR MEMS WEAR,
LADIES AND cIILDREN's SHOES.
TIES AND SLIPPERS.
STOCK CNEQUALED.
n. STRICKLAND.
Successor to
DALTON L STRICKLAND,
GD PENNA. AVE. olO-3m
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Piles. Piles! Piles!
DIR. Williams Indian Pile Ointment Is the
only sure cure for Blind. Bleeding or Itching
Piles ever discovered. Ii never .ails 10 cure
old chronic cases of long standing.
WILLIAMS MIRO. Co, Gle, Gland, Ohio.
ja25-s, tn. thl50t
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Star Spring Water,

STAR SprinE Watcr.
Saratoga Star Spring Water for sale in bottles
and by the glass by all druggists. SAM'L &.
PALMER, Agent. ia25-s. tn TIL 5Ot
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KEEP MANUFACTURING CO.,
OLIVER P. BURDETTE,
437 9TH st. n W.
SOLE AGENT FOR DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
d1:}-6t
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Callisher for low prices for Clocks dle-tu, Ii, ;.

Castoria.
When baby was sick we gave her Castoria-
When she was a Child she cried for Castoria
When she became Miss she chung to Castoria.
When she had Children she gave them Castoria.
lalt- tn 4 tn ly
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High.Class Neckvear

Callisher for Silver Watches, So and more.
dI6-tu, tbs
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| Names elegantly engraved on our Pearl
| Pocket Knives. WALFogD's AZ Pa ave. Its
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Sl7 Urn STREET NV
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Callisher, East Washington's Jeweler.
d16-tu, tbs
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Playing GRANDMOTHER,

Callisher for low prices in Gold Watch
dl6-tu, tbs
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Piles. Piles. Piles!

For accidents keep salvation Oil at hon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-16

Calli4her for specialties in $40 Diamond
Rings. il6-t,,. th-s
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EVERYTHING THAT CAN DELIGHT THE HEART OF
THE YOUNG. THE MIpDLK-AeED AND THE OLD
ARTICLES TO WEAR, FOR ORNAMENT AND FOR
UsE-THINas THAT WILL TEMPT THE PALATE.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-16

Neat AMI Pretty Calendars for 1891 given
| away to purchasers in our Coffee and Tea de-
partlnent. N. 4 p. METZGEl: All 9TH ST. NV. ia
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n Christmas Gift of ii No. would greatly
please that wife of thine. WHEELER IL Wusoy
MIRO. Co. i31 Jth st. NV.
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tlOJNT VERNON,
vi THE TOMB OF WASHINGTON.
Until further NOTICE the palatia steel sAmR
CHARLES MACALEsTER
VIII leave her wharf. foot OF 9TH St.. daily exoept b.
day. follows:
Leave ior MOUNT VERNON at 10 an. Aniysin
Washington ct 3 pm. Fsre round trip % MOUNT
VERNON, Including admission 90 the mansion and
grounds. 81. Elernnt cafe on the Charles Mscaester
The Charles Manchester vii also make rlyer landns
Tar down Is Gly1nont, landing also Mt MARSHALL
HALL going and returning. Fare. round trlp. .
cents.
oI-tf L. L. BLAKE. Captain
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By0s
LECTURES.

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY LECTURES.
The public Lectures this week the Catholic Unvee>
sity of America will be as follows:
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER Ia, REV. THOMAS
GOODMAN on Medieval Painting
FRIDAY, DECEMBER ia. PROF. LEsN WOOD
On The American Forests In lseoloSncn Time.
Both lectures will be illustrated by VI tho
stereopticon.
Lectures 6eein at 4. As pm. Admission free. All
friends university eiucsfion invited. n
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1890-08-13

We arc informed that the method by
which the fresh fruits are so perfectly
preserved in that notable exhibition,
california on Wheels is as follows:
Thirty gallons OF filtered water are
placed in barrel, and on the water
is placed tin.pan containing 25 cents
worth of sulphur. The sulphur is set
on fire and the top of the barrel is GOV.
cred with piece Of oilskin so as to re-
tain the fumes. When the sulphur
burns out the covering IS removed, al
lowing the supply of oxygen in the bar
rel to be renewed, and after stirring the
water, the sulphur is again set on fire
and the top of the barrel covered. This
operation is repeated until the sulphur
will no longer burn, when the water is
ready for use. Not only are fresh fruits
preserved in this water, but where de-
cay has set in it is completely checked,
and hitheretl fruits have plumpness
and color restored. Prairie Farmer.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1890-08-13

Geo, Backer was called to New Ulm
last week by the critical condition of
his sick little boy, who had been taken
there by Mrs. Backer. The little fel-
low was better when his father left him
to come back. k.-REDwooD GAZETTE.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1890-08-13
PERSONAL MENTION.

Louis Palmer, of Gibbon, was in the
city Friday.
Mrs. T. Mulvehill visited during the
week at St. Peter.
F. Kuetzing was over at Glencoe
Monday.
Miss Helena Schlichting, of Mime
apolis, is here on a visit.
Miss Clara Rehfeld returned from her
St. Paul visit Friday evening.
Daniel Katz, the Fairfax miller, was
in town Thursday and Friday.
Mrs. Koch, of Chicago, was the guest
during the week of Mrs. Rehfeld.
Mr.. and Mrs. Manderfeld, of Gibbon,
visited with friends here last week.
DR.. O. c. Strickler is entertaining his
mother from Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Mrs. Hose, of Tracy, spent the week
with the family of John Hauenstein.
Mrs. Henry Ahrens, of St. Paul, is
visiting with the family of Jos. Vogel.
Miss Lizzie Bangerte-, of Mankato,
is visiting with her cousins, the Misses
Koch.
Miss Tiilie Scheible, of Chicago, is
visiting with her friends, the Misses
Scherer. 49,"
Mrs. Geo. Marti and children, of St.
Paul, are visitors at the home Of Au-
gust Schell.
Miss Emma Hauenstein is entertain
ing her friend, Miss Maggie Dreis of
st. Paul.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henning. of Renville
County, were the guests over Sunday of
Mrs. E. G. Behnke.
Chas. Toberer left on Monday for
short visit to St. Paul, Minneapolis and
other Minnesota towns.
Miss Clara Sweet, of Waseca, has
been spending the week here as the
guest of Mrs. George Zimmerman.
c. E. Kendall, travelling representa-
tive of the Eagle Mills, spent the great
er portion of the week at his home in
this city. .. ~
Arthur Schlichting, now printer in
the Minneapolis Free Press office, spent
Saturday and Sunday with New Ulm
relatives.
Mrs. Felix, who has been visiting
with her daughter. Mrs. Anthony
ii last Friday.
Mrs. Frances Voisse.n, after a pro-
longed visit with her sister, Mrs. W.
Eibner, departed for Mennassah, Wis
consin, last Saturday.. .-
Mr.. and Mrs. Arnin Steinhause1 re-
turned to their St. Paul home Friday
afternoon. They were accompanied by
Miss Clara Steinhauser. ..-.--.a
Dr.. Geo. w Webster, accompanied
by his mother, came up from Chicago
last week to look over some of the lat
ter's lands in this vicinity.
H. Fl. Reigner, night operator at the
depot, spent the week with his parents
at Ghent, Lyon County. His place
here was filled by Otto Baarsch.
Geo, Backer was called to New Ulm
last week by the critical condition of
his sick little boy, who had been taken
there by Mrs. Backer. The little fel-
low was better when his father left him
to come back. ck.-REDWOOD GAZETTE.
We arc informed that the method by
which the fresh frnits are so nerfectlV
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1890-08-13
BUILDING STONE FOR SALE,

The New Ulm Stone Co. is ready to
sell building stones at the Quarry.
For prices inquire of ]. Pfenninger, w.
Boesch, A. Schell, or Chas. Stolzenberg
Redstone.
NOTICE.-The use of land for past
,uring or cutting Of wood or quarrying
and hauling of stone is not allowed un-
less by a written permit from the COM
panY. NEW ULAI STONE Co.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-30
JERRY's NEW TRUST.

Mr.. Halford Shows Great Faith in Him By
Confding Three 'Possums tn His Care.
A new Office has been created at the Execu-
tive HauGion-that Of keeper Of the royal
opossum-snd Col Jeremiah Smith, otherwise
known - ''Uncle jerry" has been formally
designated by his colleagues around the man
sion by this title. The causs Of the creation of
the Office was the arrival yesterday morning Of
Christmas box from . friend in Georgia to
Private Secretary Halford. When the box was
opened there appeared three large, fat, lively
possums, their bright eyes blinking with wonder
at their new surroundings. Mr.. Halford gravely
called Jerry into his presence and informed him
that he wished him to take charge Of the ami
mails for him, as he had heard that he was an
expert on possum. Jerry's recent experience
with 'possum thief, who appropriated unto his
own use fine specimen that had just been
given Jerry and had been hung on a hook out
side the kitchen door, caused some hesita-
ton in Jerry's manner as he accepted the trust
and carried his new charges down into the
basement Of the mansion. 1t is asserted that
Jerry now stands lovingly over the box where
the Georgian trio lie with queer, far-off look
in his eyes, and an occasional movement Of the
back of his hand across his lips as if to wipe
away the cracking of an imaginary pos
sum, roasted and stuffed with yanas.
good deal Of well-founded surprise has been
expressed by those around the house that a
man Of such worldly wisdom and general cru
dition as the private secretary, coming from SO
well-informed region rs Indiana, should SO
far forget or disregard all traditions as to in
trust three large fat 'possums to the care of so
famous an epicure as Uncle Jerry. and while no
one has yet, and probably no one ever will,
cast doubts upon the honesty, fidelity or in
tegrity of that gentleman of color, yet they are
now forming pools in the official household as
to just how many 'possums Mr.. Halford will
get out of the arrangement, for verify tempta-
ton is a sore thing. And there are some who
remember the Lords prayer and particularly
that phrase-'lead us not into temptation"-
and wonder with what amount of conscience
Mr.. Halford could do as he did yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-30
Death Of Mary T.. Dement,.

Mary T. Dement,, who was in the employ Of
LAnsburgh l. Bro. for the past twenty-seven
years, died Sunday at her home, 1I16 4th
street, at the age of sixty-fve years. She never
missed q day from her duties in the repair
room, previous to her recent sickness, in all
that time. the most notable record ever made
BY an employee of theirs In the past few years
she was scarcely able to see at al, but the firm
requested the manager that her name be kept
on the pay roll The funeral took place today
and was attended by her former associates in
her work ROOM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-30
CONDENSED LOCALS.

About 11:30 o'clock last night Officers Jen-
nings and Kilfoyle found Lucy Armstead, col
ored woman. on L between North Capitol and
LIST streets northwest, in an unconscious condi-
tion and she was sent to the Freedman's Hos
pital
Annie Foley, forty-one wears old, fell on the
ice at LIST and East Capitol streets yesterday
and her back was badly injured She was sent
to Providence Hospital
Albert johnson and James Hunter. two col
ored men indicted with Taylor Walker, were
acquitted in the Criminal Court yesterday a
charge Of robbery from the person-S12.9 IS
from Henry Gaskins on October %. T. C. Tay-
lor appeared for them.
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A Parliamentary Drill.

The members of the W.C.T.U. held what they
called parliamentary drill at the rooms Of the
Wimodaushsis last evening. The drill, which
was for the purpose of introducing the mem
bers Of the union to the mysteries Of parlia-
mentary law, was conducted by Miss Cora b.
Thomas, the superintendent Of the parlia-
mentary department Of the w.C.T.U. A reso-
luton was Unanimously passed asking all the
ladies Of the District to abstain from offering
liquor in any form to their guests on New Yeal
dSy