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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-25
One party has appointed q time and place

One party has appointed time and place
Tor holding its national convention. The other
n preparing to do likewise. On the 9Th of
December the democratic executive committee
meets here to arrange for meeting IN January
Of the national committee, which will fix upon
. date and q location for the convention. So
TAR ahead all the entries even have not been
made, and therefore il cannot be foretoid
where the convention will assemble. The
places most talked Of this early are Detroit and
New York. There is much more reason why
the democrats should seek an eastern city. and
particularly New York. than there was why the
republicans should have done 80, for tho
former depend for election upon the metropolis
and the states surrounding it, with Indiana
and the solid south; whereas the republicans
dc no. absolutely need the votes Of New York,
Connecticut New Jersey and the south, pro-
vided they hold their usual strongholds. But
% preserft indications favor the democrats in
the old central states living around New York
city many Of that party wish the convention to
be held in the northwest. where the prospect is
considered excellent, and the claims of Detroit
are accordingly presented with much conf
dence. Other points in the great west will
probably be urged before the committee and
the whole subject will be canvassed as it was
by the republican committee, with an eye
single TO the greatest advantage to be OBJ
tanned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-25

The dismantled and half-destroyed wreck of
the steamer W. W. Corcoran almost set fire to
the Long bridge on Monday afternoon. For
many years the old Mount Vernon boat has
done good service. but the deb. Of gratitude on
the part Of this city would have reached gigan-
tic proportions had the bridge been. destroyed;
1t is constant source Of danger and its ~
noyai would have gioriied the; Corcofan's
memory for all time. :
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-25

The details Of the recent earthquake in Japan
show that the disturbance IVES on q colossal
scale and that the resulting catastrophe was
tull Of horrors To have whole cities over
thrown and ire to follow and destroy what the
earthquake left is q prospect which must appali
any people, even one accustomed to earth
quakes Of the ordinary pattern
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-25

There is always q desire to hold some indi-
viauai responsible when an accident like that
~ Mstzerott Nusis Hall occurs This tendency
should no. be yielded to before investigation is
made; but neither should the other extreme Of
n too hasty exoneration Of all concerned be
liskel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-25

Why should the Thanksgiving Of the poor be
postponed? Several of the churches have called
for contributions which are to be ultimately
applied to the comfort Of those who OF them
selves could hardly be otherwise than comfort
less. These contributions are to be delivered
ut the respective places Of worship this even
ing, and for two or three hours the decoratively
inclined viii toll to produce artistic effects with
such raw material as may make its appearance.
The affairs viii be heaped around with solid
foundations Of groceries and old clothing, and
on these substantials will be erected astpsr-
structure of canned goods, turkey and chick
Tomorrow morning the. dnnors, whose gener-
osity is worthy of all praise and emulation, will
divide their attention between the service and
the display Of ancient clothing and modern
food Meanwhile the dinnerless poor are
awaiting with that patience born Of long
suffering the wherewithal out OF which
to construct their Thanksgiving as
with their more fortunate fellow beings,
Thanksgiving and plenty to eat are intimately
associated. Later in the day the good things
will be taken from the affairs and distributed,
90 that by the latter part of the evening or
early OF Friday the fortunate recipients of edi-
BILE benefactions may have reason for rejoicing
Those who are awarded clothing may be glad
an hour or two sooner. But why not distribute
the charity tonight or early tomorrow morning?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-25

The man VINO appeared a. the Treasury to
borrow money from the government shows
now much greater is tho influence Of the
local stump speaker than Is generally sup
posed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-25

Hawaii very sensibiy recognizes Uncle Sam
as a desirable guardian in the event Of her be-
coming an orphan through the gradual decline
Of her royalty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-25

The establishment Of gold cure institute in
Maine 10 perhaps one Of the meanest nings ever
made at the prohibition element in tina. state.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-25

Emperor Williams ambition to make Berlin
moral would prove something Of boomerang
II II led to general state of sentiment in Eu.
rope that demanded morality in royal families.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-25

Whatever question may exist as 10 Mr..
Schultis' previous record as an agitator there
IL no doubt as to his present laudable achieve
ment in that direction
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-25

New York Is temporarily beyond the danger
Of fatal deficiency in water and is nov
making remarks about the quality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-25

Fonseca sensibly resisted the temptation to
become intoxicated with glory. He quit when
b hsd enough
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-25

The timely announcement Of Supervising
Architect Edbrooke in yesterdays STAR that
Washington's new post Office could and would
be of granite and of attractive architecture
makes a conspicuous addition to the list Of
things for which the people Of Washington are
to be thankful in this appropriate season.
Much in this matter has depended and still de-
ponds upon the vigor, taste and sound judg-
ment Of Mr.. Edbrooke. He has proved himself
30 far the right man in the right place.
He has the opportunity not only to adorn and
materially benefit the capital, but to erect in
the new post Office building a monument upon
the republics historic parade street, which
cannot be hid, to his own ability and energy
Evidently he has intelligent appreciation
both Of this opportunity and of the correspond
ing duty and responsibility that rest upon him.
Washington is profoundly grateful to be re-
heved Of uneasiness concerning the character
Of its post Office building, and to know that the
structure will adorn, instead of disfguring
Pennsylvania avenue
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-25
HE LAST CALL BEFORE THAMES
GIVING.

Hamburger great closinx-ort
sale goes sloriously on. saving
dollars for every customer par
ticipating in il.
NOTE THIS FACT, IF YOU
PLEASE. that Notwithstanding
the fact that some Of the Washing
ton cloth,ers would Ike 20 make
you believe that we are not retir-
ingfrom the clothing business you
have our assurance that
WE ARE SELLING OUT
And everything goes at X OF
marked prices.
Children's Suits ana Oyercosts
that have been s3now selling for
81; 81 ones for 81 ca g. kind for
1884; 90 grade for -. ssquaiity
for %. "a. and SO on.
Mems Suits and overcoats. all
Of our own reliable make, at the
eame reduction
Don't lose sight Of the fact that
your opportunity to buy the sur
prises we are Offering at 02l Penna.
ave. won't last forever. Don't
imagine because we quote such
extremely low prices that the
garments are not reliable or that
we are scheming to catch your
dollars. Our only '-schene" is
70 sell ont our entire stock. as We
are going into the wholesale bus.-
ness.
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The PMA1s RorA1 Wn1 BE- Oprs Toxosnow
~Usru MrnDAY

Tho Opening" Holiday
and that
fast tomorrow Every department
oaions "a Interesting
Fancy Goods
work
little
converted
that appreciated sea Pncuhon
for instance trimmed secured from Nsw
York may copy We the
pncushon coiors
Ribbons prices
too China
Silk for "Opnns" and
here the Guure Laees collection OF Down
Feather Pillows
ay The Pillows already are o to a. each Many
hints "openins"
sa5 to 81 10 are materials will
Excuse HASTE AND A Poon PEN
of
Papers
Table Covers DRArrnY Scars. &C.. &c.
Oriental
Souvenir price surprises
China SILK
to Soc for the Opening" They
ends The Mnl
81
the Opening"
in Japanese
indefinitely
o
STAMPED Goops Or EVERY DEscR1pr1os.
ready made useful articles
stamped for 20 out
charge Here
only varieties Of the celebrated D.
openng Prices TO the lett the list
MARK on Goods prices
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Gloves FoH THAskserxy,Sa
WEAR.

SOMETHING NEwIN GLOVES
Bsndslette. or Goose fitting Wrist"
Gloves. Strange no one thought
of such an Improvement be-
fore. Judging from the inimense
quantity We have sold. they arc I'M
doubtedly appreciated. 6-bnfton
length and IN Tans. Grays. Modes.
Browns, White and Pearl, also White
aud Pearl stitched with Black.
'Thanksxiving's" price. CSC per
pair.
T-hook Suede and Kid Mouscuc-
taire Gloves. ''Thanksgivlns's''
price. S&c. per pair.
Sutton White Suede Gloves.
''Thanhssiving's" price. ei.9 per
pair.
S-button Suede Mousauetaire
Gloves. in fans. orsys, Modes and
Browns. ''Thanksgiving's" price,
el.l9 per pair.
For evening wear and the opera Ne
offer S-bufton Suede Mousques aires
in delicate shades and tinfs. .Thanky-
eivinx's" price. q. es Ter p,ir.
An the shove Cloves will be trisd ON
ut ths counter and warrAnted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-25

Remnants Of Black Lace F1ounc;ns
In lengths from yard TO 5h yards.
which We will sell for half their
value. giving ladies who are in need
Of small quantity. SO often neces-
sary in remodeling their lace dresses,
and also desirable for wrapper fronts.
m unusual opportunity to get bar
gains. as these laces are from 40
inches to 90 inches. and can be used
to great advantage.
One nice lot of narrow BlacS Iaces
from l to 81 yards lengths These
remnants are really worthy Of your
attention.
Remnants OF White Laces.-suit-
able for Childrens Aprons, Under
wear, Trimming. Fancy Work. &c.
OSTRICH FEArHxnED RucHrso.
In all shades. former price, Csc. sps-
cial. SIC.
Plated Rubber Skirt Protectors,
l9c. and PIC. per yard.
Fancy Vslios skirtins. in Black or
White, 19c. to 4Sc. I'D.
Black or White Crepelisse, plated
on bands. Special price. 19c. per
yard.
Fancy RuchinY. in Pink and White,
Light Blue and White. Black and
Gilt. l2>sc. per yard.
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II O'Crock
ToMoRnow.

We shah HAYES Holiday openins''
of Fans tomorrow. Fans Of every de-
scription: For the opera, the recep-
tion. for use and for looks. Fans Of
SILK. Of feathers. Of geuze and other
fan materials.
To induce you TO visit this depart
ment tomorrow we shall offer the
following special bargains:
All-silk Gauxe Fans. hand painted.
gilt sticks. Black, Cream. Cardinal.
Pink. Elue and Gray. Thanks
giving's" price. 39c.
Elegant All-Feather Cboth sides)
Fans, In White. Natural Gray and
Black. ''Thanksgivings" price only
e1.4s.
Elegant Feather Fans Zone side) in
White. Grey and Black. Thanks
eiving's" price only 9sc.
Special lot Of Silk Gauxe Fans, in
water lily leaf and autuann leaf
effects, Filt sticks. in Tans. Grsys
and Biack. .'Thanksgiylngs" price
only 69c. each.
Superb lot Of japanese SIX Fans
for opera and receptions. ar the
delicate shades aud Black. Thanks
giving's" price. 81 9s to s5s nVe
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3l4 AND $40 Urn or. X.

81 AND 80 STH 81. Nv.
EsTABLIsHEp 1s7o-w. B. rAPPAN. DEALER
Co h 81. n third door above y. tins vssch and
s~sas sses'r'ns soec's'ss.f $40
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LAssBuRaH & BRo.
"

LAssBunsH & BIO.
VrrI,ses.
Fish Nets. with or without dots. In
single and double widths. from lsc.
to tpc- per yard.
One Of our many novelties IL
Black, with bright Jet dots, with
pointed jet border. 25c. per yard.
We a.so have this in double jes suit-
able for mourning.
Special sale of all &c. Wells in plain
coiors. Also dots, this week only &c
Also Black. with chenille aud let
dots. single and In clusters, 12c
Veil.
White and Pale Blue Sewing SIX
Yelling. the most suitable thing for
this time Of the year for infants and
small children. this week only 2oe.
Der yard.
Barege, in Black and colors. the
best Yelling for cold weather.
Other Veilines in all styles and
different prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-11-25

,1SrkTNEss. COMFORT. pVRsRtf-
~ ana Pr q are the gssilafs Nhefsiu Oi A
shnt, NtfruSs hurc GEd oltsara vii
$1,000. isse 70 surJas footwear uold ~
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Julius fanssussh.
1t. near 18th.
90 /" 4 SSoSS EEns
cooo + : H SoS En-.
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Realizing that employees Of the vsrious
government departments have Int
limited hours In which to do theif shop
ping. and feeling confident, that many
Of them will appreciate dfd take sd
vantage Of the opport uni>yy ,Nes man
open our establishment tomorrow.
Thursday. until g o'clock p. m. and viii
1naugurxte
SPECIAL TRANSFORMERS SALE
throughout the store. Tremendous
mark downs will be made and un-
paralleled bargains offered.
This will be our last Thanksgivings Day
in our present quarters aud We take this
method Of celebrating 1t and making .
slight reciprocation to our Thousands Of
patrons who have DO libe rally and un-
stintedly patronized US these many years.
Naturally We lose money by Q sale like
this. set We feel amply repaid in satisfy
ing our patrons aud disposfng Of the
stock-all Of which must be disposed OF
before We remove to our uA~ store 70 be
erected upon the present site Of the New
York Avenue Rink.
Here is partial list Of the
GRAND THANKS0IYINaS RARaATCa
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JuI1us LAxssuseu.
+ Sr Nan 1Srx 81. N. w.
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SEASONABLE SCRAPS.

And why do they spell it Xmas. pa?"
Because, my son, it has so many ten
der recollections. ''-Munsey's Weekly.
Christmas is the only holiday of the
year that brings the whole human fami-
ly into common Charles
Dickens.
"A mans pocketbook after Christ
mas does not resemble cloud. The
cloud has silver lining, you know
YOnkers Statesman.
1T is worth remembering that the
value of 4 Christmas present isn't de-
termined by what it costs, but by what
it typifes.-New Bedford Journal.
MANY at the Christmas table,"
Eight of us. Father, mother and the
five children THAT'S only seven"
Eyes, but the turkey was ate. -Phila-
delphia Times.
A Nice Present.-''That's a fine
wallet you have, Henry YES. My
wife gave it to me for Christmas. ''In-
deed! Anything in it?'' Yes; the bill
for the wallet
About Christmas time little girl
was told that ''she was naughty, and
Santa Claus might not bring her pres
ent." WELL said she, you need not
say it SO near the chimney.''-Youth's
Companion.
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as soon as the children were out of
hearing. 1T does seem SO pitiful to
have 'em a-doin' this way
II amt got nothin' agin their havin'
a Christmas, eff you choose ter pay for
it," answered Miss Jane. her voice soft
err than usual. II amt as mean
as some folks d like to make out.
The only reason l didn't give EN- Christ
mas long before this was because l
didn't think you had money to pay out
for such foolishness''
Il amt noways rich, as everybody
knows, 'thout bein' told,' rejoined
Reuben, but 1 guess l amt so poor
can't spend a bit once year for the
poor little creeturs. I'll go down to the
store soons supper's over, m see what
en- do.'
Prude and Rebecca wondered what
made their uncle and aunt so silent dur
ing supper, and why Aunt James voice
was SO much. kinder than usual, but
not for moment did they suspect that
there had been witnesses to that pre-
tended Christmas in the old henhouse.
When Reuben got back from the vii
lage at nine o'clock, and, after putting
his horse in the stable, came into the
warm, well-lighted kitchen, where
Jane was sewing by the comfortable,
his arms were full of bundles. There
was little bedstead, two china dolls, a
tea-set, a small kitchen, dolls car
riage, bag of candy, and half dozen
big oranges. He looked little anxious
as Jane unwrapped one thing after the
other, for he half expected to be called
to account for such wild extravaganza;
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CneXDectoi Muniflcence.

Jane" said Mr.. Skinnphlint, soft
ened light shining in his eyes. II think
have never given you anything for a
Christmas present, have I?''
mo, William" answered Mrs. SKIM
phlint. ''You never have"
This Christmas. Jane" said Mr..
Skinnphlint, in a voice trembling from
unwonted feeling, ''shall be different
one from any we have ever had. What
would you say to present of some use
full article for the house?''
Il would like it very much, William. -
''Something, for instance, that would
be both useful and ornamental? Some
thing that you could select yourself?
How would that do?'
1T would please me above all things. ~
Then, Jane" said Mr.. Skinnphlint,
with an effort to retain his composurc,
1--WE need new bootjack. Here is
twenty-five cents to buy it with. If it
costs less, Jane, he added, in a broken
voice. "you can keep the change Chi
cago Tribune.
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AXE some lightly.
falling snowhakes,
some stars, some
Winfpv xvoathor

Meanwhile the bells, for miles around, start
ringing altogether)
With shouts OF merriest laughter, and with
sounds Of merriest singing,
(Be sure. whate'er you do, to keep the joyful
bells a-ringing)
And Christmas trees enough to fill forest,
decked with berries
Some creamy white and some as rcd as sum-
mer's ripest cherries,
And stockings OF all sizes and all hues set
gently swinging
From chimney shelves. (And, mind. don't let
the gladstone bells stop rnging)
And OF mince pies, plum buildings, turkeys,
chickens, yes, and any
Good things you find take plenty, for you can
not have too many.
Then Santa Claus get hold of when his rein
deer steeds ARE Springlng
From roof to roof (cling- clang! cling -clang !!
still have the bells a-ringing),
And help yourself to sweets and toys for some
poor little dweler,
Some pretty, thin-raced boy or girl-in garrett
or in cellar
TO whose pale cheek the sight OF them will
flush OF joy be bringing
LOuder and faster let the BELLS the festive
bells, be ringing).
Then gather lots of greetings warm and untold
stores Of kisses,
And friendly wishes, happy smiles-in fact, all
kinds of blisses,
With hip hurrah:" for Prince New Year his
way toward US winging
(And noap their cry fastest must the wild, wild
bells be ringing),
And ut tbs last mix we'll with rhymes, and
you'll have-don't know EN-:
] should, for I've q thousand read---a g'lar
Christmas poem.
Margaret Eytinge, in Detroit Free Press.
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Jane, in a tone of vexation. II can't
keep track O. 'em. sent 'em out to the
we'll much as an hour ago, m they amt
come backyet.
II wish ye'd let me show We where
they be, Jane
An odd tremulousness in her brothers
voice struck Miss Jane, and she turned
sharply around.
'What dye mean, Reuben? Nothins
happened to 'em, hope?'
mo, nothin' amt happened to 'em.
But they're out in the old henhouse,
Jane, n
The old henhouse!'' interrupted Miss
Jane. ''What under the canopy be they
a-doin' there?"
''They 're-they're havin' Christmas
tree" answered her brother, IN want
you to see 'em, Jane. The poor little
things! They've got little hemlock,
a-settin' in a wash-tub O. ashes, n it's
covered all over with candle ends, m
there's a gourd a-hangin' on it, m a
stone, m the parlor buster, m that tidy
Priscilla Newcome knit, n the clancy
cup that belonged to mother, hits
jest pitiful to see 'em, Jane.''
Miss Jane didn't answer. She was
very busy stirring the potatoes But
presently she pushed the pan to the
back of the stove, and taking her shawl
and hood down from peg on the
kitchen door, said in muffled voice,
as she tied the strings of the hood under
her chin:
II s'pose I might as we'll go out N
see for myself what they're up to. Why
couldn't they have their tree in the
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house eff they was SO set on havin' one!
They'll take their death O cold out'n
that draughty place."
Reuben followed her out, and a mo-
ment later they stood side by side at
the door of the hen-house. The pres
ents had all been taken from the tree,
and Rebecca was talking eagerly.
Nov, you see what splendid plan
it was, Prue. I'm so glad l happened
to think of it. Now, on Monday we can
say we had a Christmas tree, m you can
say you got tidy, m u book, n beau
tiful stone that you mean to use for a
paper weight: and will tell all got.
An it'll all be true, Prue-that's the
best of it. An nobody'll ever know in
this wide world that we only pretended
Christmas"
Prue sighed as her cheerful little Sis
ter stopped talking. Older by a year
and u half than Rebecca, she, neverthe-
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r. B. w.

but, for a wonder, Jane spoke no word
of blame or criticism.
They went together into the L-room
where the two little girls were asleep,
but were scarcely over the threshold
when they stopped short, for, by the
light of a small lamp on the mantel,
they saw a sight which moved them
both deeply. Under the mantel hung
two gray hand-knit stockings packed
full.
Miss Jane did not venture to look at
her brother as she went forward and
emptied the stockings. From Prue's
she took an old case knife, an anti
quated bead pin cushion, an almanac, a
china dog-which belonged to the
spare room mantle-a lamp mat and a
toilet bottle. From Rebecca's, a match
safe, shell box, photograph frame,
a hair brush, a broken ink bottle, and a
battered silver cup that was relic of
Miss James babyhood.
''Well! never in all my born days.
she calculated under her breath
''Reuben, look here!'
But Reuben, finding his emotion not
to be controlled by an occasional smoth-
cred cough, had gone back to the
kitchen. Miss Jane found him there ten
minutes later sitting by the stove with
his hands over his face. lie looked up
as she entered.
EFF he'd to get them presents over
ag'in," he said, slowly, Il wouldn't rest
till Id bought the hull store out. The
poor little creeturs!'
'Ye got enough, dear knows!" re-
joined Miss Jane, pretending to search
in the corner cupboard for something
which could not be found. "They'l Ike
as pleased in the mornin' as two
crickets.''
The establishment and delight of the
two little girls when they walked in the
morning and found their gifts can better
be imagined than described; and there
were no happier children in the old
district schoolhouse the following Mon
day than the two whose pretended
Christmas had become wonderful
reality.-B. Hollowell, in Christian
Union.
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Johnnie-Say, pa, is this what Santa
Claus brought you:
Mr.. Scantlox-Yes, my boy. What
do You think of it,
Johnnie-Well, l think that Santa
made mistake, as you always part
your hair with a towel.