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The evening times., 1898-12-19
HOUSE & HERMANN.
This Firm Does Business on Credit
Basis,

Basis.
House & Hermann is another of those
enterprtsing and prosperous firms which
enters into relations of mutual confidence
with its patrons. Liberal terms of credit
on all purchases are open TO all purchas-
ers, and this system Is found by many TO
be veritable boon in these days when It
seems particularly difficult 10 accumulate
a large lump sum of money in hand. Some
enthusiastic writer of advertisements gave
the establishment of House & Hermann
the soubriquet, "A Veritable Palace of De-
light" This burst of enthusiasm seems
not to have been misspent, and the title
clings to the house.
The varied stock presented by this firm
holds out numerous suggestions for Santa
Claus and for those who back him by
putting up the money for the gifts which
he selects and delivers TO his chosen chill
dren.
All those things, except wife and chill
dren, which go to make up an ideal and
beautiful home, may be found in this mod
ern and entirely well-equipped store. It
has been said that money discreetly spent
in furniture is well invested. II may be
made TO look handsome for years, and Ii
gives solid comfort while II lasts. Mr.
Hermann declares that in making gifts of
furniture you can never reproach yourself
Tor the money thus spent This is a wise
observation and one which it may be well
TO turn over In your mind. If you desire
merely 10 select articles and have them
laid aside for delivery at future time,
you may do this by the payment of
small deposit, which will reserve the
goods till you shall need them
These homefurnishers will be glad to
have you call and examine their stock. be-
ieving that if you do you will thereby be-
come a friend and patron of the firm.
Some of the things which are TO be seen
at this store are lamps, brass tables with
onyx tops, pedestals. china dinner and
tea sets. toilet sets, pictures, bric-a-brac.
suites OF furniture. odd parlor pieces. cab
NETS book cases. china closets combina-
ton desks and sideboards.
The evening times., 1898-12-19
NJ. Drrenforth 4 Co.

NJ. Dyrenforth & Co, No. 923 Pennsyl-
vania Avenue, are offering great induce
ments in ready-made clothing for the
coming week. Their large store will be
open every night from now until Christ
mas eve to supply the public wants The
last carload lot of suits and overcoats
brought down from Columbia, Pa, Will
be closed out this week. A large assort-
ment of smoking jackets has been placed
in stock for those desiring TO make pres
ents The little ones have been provided
for by this enterprising firm, in special
sale of children's suits. which will COM
menace today. Handkerchiefs. scarfs
collars and cuffs, and, in fact, every de-
scription of mems apparel will be closed
out at Christmas prices during the week.
With each scarf purchased a fancy box
will be furnished
The evening times., 1898-12-19
Heuriehrs Brewery.

For beverage or tonic there is no more
pleasant drink than Heurich's beer. man
ufactured in this city The Government
recently placed a large order with this
firm for shipment to Cuba and Porto
Rico. The purity of the Senate and
Maerzen brands is so well known that
il is often prescribed where a tonic is
needed a shipment was recently made
TO Cairo. Egypt. for use in the khedive's
household The brewery is now running
overtime in supplying the Christmas d.
mand. Heurich's sale of bottled beer is
exceedingly large, owing to the repuJa-
tion 1t has attained. The brewery is
thoroughly equipped with all the modern
appliances for the manufacture OF bigh
class brews. All of the ingredients are
inspected by an experienced brew-master
before being used.
The evening times., 1898-12-19
C. Auerl,ach.

C.. Auerbaeh, at the, corner of Seventh
and H Streets northwest, entertains his
patrons with a striking assortment of
furnishings for men. The store is
radiant with color supplied by neckties,
silk handkerehiefs, scarfs. socks and sus-
penders. He shows his customers shirts
that fit and collars and cuffs that refuse
to fray. full line of hats. and caps for
men and children is carried. The head
gear is of many styles and types, and
without doubt considerable thought and
care were given to the selection of this
complete stock. Trade is brisk at that
corner and no talk of hard times or COM
plant of poor business is to be heard
there. An air of prosperity pervades the
place, and Mr.. Auerbach expresses him
self as pleased with the public apprecia-
tion of his commercial endeavors.
The evening times., 1898-12-19
Mayer Bros. & Co.

The store of Mayer Bros. & Co, at 9s7
F Street is one of the places distinctive
for the daintiness and effectiveness of its
display. In the entire establishment, as
one wanders through the many aisies, full
of bright colors and pretty forms, there
seems not to be an inharmonious note
The millinery display of the store is par
ticulariy effective in this way. The chic
new bonnets and toques and the big pic
ture" hats, with their graceful plumes and
rich velvets. seem entirely adequate for
the pretty women who are to wear them-
The goods particularly appropriate for
holiday gifts are in abundance and great
variety. There are furs and cloth capes,
new golf capes, coats: there Is leather
department. with particularly attractive
toilet cases In many designs; there is a
jewelry department with sparkling silver
and pearl goods especially The display OF
handkerehiefs Is large and there Ia room
The evening times., 1898-12-19
KINGS PALACE.
Patrons Are Allowed Rebate on the
Goods Purchased.


Kings Palace, Nos S12-S14 Seventh
Street. is an ever popular place with
judicious shoppers. Beautiful goods and
fair girls charm the beholder and chain
him enchanted. Good values induce Gus
tom and current of trade surges
through the well-stocked and gaily deco
rated store. An extra force of clerks has
been employed to meet the needs of shop
pers and from early morning till late at
night the restless throng shifts to and
fro.
Kings Palace, from an humble begin
ming, has grown into a mighty depart
ment store wherein are gifts enough to
make the whole world happy Mr.. King
adopted clever plan of encouraging
patronage by the use of trading stamps
and the courts of law sustained him in
this enterprising proposition. Buyers at
this store, If they fulfill certain reason
able requirements, get rebate in the
form of useful articles on the goods they
buy.
If you need a cloak, Kings Palace is
good place to look for 1t. There are
many of them in stock. You can buy
coats and jackets there. cut by men
whose business ii is TO create sweetness
and nattiness. They are made up in
smooth and rough cloths, in blacks, blues,
fancy colors and mixtures-in kerseys.
meltons, boucles and cheviots They have
them cut with box, REFER, dip and shield
fronts. Some of them are lined with silk
and some with expensive satin. The
wants of children In the clothing line
have not been overlooked and large
lot of misses and childrens Jackets have
been laid in stock.
A visit might be made with profit to the
departments devoted TO jeweIry, gloves
ladies' neckwear, leather goods, umbrel-
las, curtains and portieres, pillow shams
and bureau scarfs and handkerchiefs
There is also department devoted TO the
display of mems goods.
The evening times., 1898-12-19
w. D. TENNILLE.
His Stock of Clothing Large and of SpIen.
did Quality.

w. d. Tennille. the clothier, furnsher
and halter at 100 Seventh Street. offers a
wealth of handsome and serviceable goods
to choose Christmas presents from if,
like great many people this year, you
have decided that the gifts shall be use
full is well as ornamental. Tennile began
business here few years ago and from
the first time he put an advertisement in
a Washington paper he has made it
chief aim TO sell low priced goods to
suit the hard times. A look at his stock
Of suits and lesser goods will convince
you. however. that with the coming of
better times he has not marked up his
prices. 1t is wonderful what a s. bill will
do in the way of purchasing warm and
we'll fitting clothing at his place. Ten
nile has the suit or the oyercoat for the
four-year-old boy or for the man who
measures fifty inches around the waist.
His stock is large and its sizes have not
run out. You recognize his advertisement
by his picture. Perhaps II Is fair to say
that you can recognize his goods as easily
by his low prices.
The evening times., 1898-12-19
Assipnees Of Charles Baum.

Messrs. Myer Cohen and Henry Stras-
burger, the assignees of Charles Baum
are driving a thriving trade at the old
stand, No. 4l6 Seventh Street. There is
a great stock of dry goods here to attract
shoppers. Especial attention is called by
the assignees to the book department of
the store. About fifty thousand volumes
are shelved, and one must want very
rare books who cannot find here what
he likes. Many other articles appropri-
ate as holiday investments are exhibited.
The childrens department has been
stocked with. special reference to the
needs, wishes and whims of Young
America. There are games to enchant
the mind and aid in the development of
the faculties There is full nursery of
doll babies. some of the kind that roll
their eyes. wink. cry and talk. There
are plenty Of toys to make the boys
The evening times., 1898-12-19
y. Hess & Son.

After Christmas. bad weather may be
expected, and what is more comfortable
than TO be well shod? y. Hess & Son.
No. e31 Pennsylvania Avenue, have in
stock one of the most complete lines Of
Winter shoes in the city. For the holiday
receptions and entertainments this enter
prising firm has provided fun line Of
patent feathers in all the different lasts
and styles. One of the specialties l. a
new style Bleucher of the best material.
on an absolutely original last, designed
by Mr.. B. A Waggerman, the efficient
OF the firm The holiday season
has not been forgotten and more efe-
CANT display of slippers would be hard
to find; these include all styles, from the
fancy patent leather and artistic embroid-
cred TO the plain and inexpensive fire.
side comforter.
The evening times., 1898-12-19

brocaded silks, and brilliantines Some
of these manufactured suits a re ,in covert
cloths, with silk Innings and full-fiared
skirts. One may find these suits in ker-
seys, blue, black, and tan, and ultra fash
ionable velour plush coats, edged with
fur and lined with heavy satin Duchesse
In the stocks are capes and REFERS of
varied styles, and cuts, quality and cost.
The air in one part of the store hangs
heavy with the scent of perfumery.
Colognes, extracts and triple extracts
are offered in bewildering variety.
Attractive boudoir sets delight the
fancy. Ornamental bottles. brush, comb.
and pin trays. hair-pin. and puff boxes are
artistically disposed. e-
One feature which Hecht & Co. call
attention to is their improved elevator
service
The evening times., 1898-12-19
GoLDENBERG's.
liz Holds a Place i'm Popular Esteem as
"Tbe Dependable store"

Depehuabfe
Goldenbergs, Nos. go. s24. 92s. and 92s
Seventh Street. has earned a warm place
in popular affection as THE Dependable
Store" 1t is no unfounded claims which
the proprietor q. makes that this store
''bristles with Gift hints 1t is full of
suggestions to holiday buyers Only those
upon whom devolves. the duty Of making
Christmas PURCHASES can apprehend the
difficulties. that beset the buyer There
are many friends to remember and the
amount of money 10 be expended is limit
ed and fixed. What 10 buy TO most please
the diverse fancies of ones friends COM
binins in appropriate proportion use and
ornamentation. and yet To keep within
ones fiscal limitations. if often perplex-
ing problem
trip TO Goldenburg's is an aid in the
solution of the troublesome question
The whole store is fun Of special values
selected with especial reference to the
prudent and economical buyer Of gifts. 1t
would fiA big catalogue were all the
pretty and useful articles To be enumerat-
ed. Some of the dainty creations for the
decoration of the home are the fancy lace
bisque figures. ornamental bottles OF inn
ported extracts, silver. wrought into
darners. nail brushes. cuticles paper cut
tiers. button hooks. and horns. There
are fancy shaving sets, installed in satin
lined ceiluload cases. Some of the domes-
tic specials held in stock are pattern
prints. fancy table oil cloth. cheesecloth
aHI Mohawk sheeting. For the decoration
of the table there may be found here,
steel dinner knives, triple plated with
silver. carlsbad china chocolate pots, and
Austrian glass wine sets. In the depart
ment of boys gift clothing are TO be
found shirt waists Of percaie, dress shirts.
percale shirts, sweaters. and neckwear.
There is also on hand goodly assort-
ment af cheviot double-breasted and YES
te suits and top coats of covert cloth and
kCnseN.
The evening times., 1898-12-19
r. Harris

The store of r. Harris, jeweler, at the
corner of Seventh and ID Streets. is bright
with precious stones and precious metals
Diamonds glitter, rare rubies glow and
silver and gold shine forth from long
stretches of show cases There are watch
es enough exposed for sale at all prices
to measure the time from now till eter-
nifty. Great bargains in marbles and
bronzes are revealed. Many things caIcu-
lated to tempt holiday buyers are present.
ed. There are rings and belts and brace
let's to fit and please the baby, the sweet
heart, the wife, the mother and the grand
ma The show windows are fitted up like
museums of art and throngs Of specta-
tors surge~around them There is brisk
trade doing in that store.
The evening times., 1898-12-19
Droop.s Music store.

Droop's. the Washington home of the
Steinway piano. is especially attractive
to people who are contemplating pur-
chasing piano for a present. The
sweet, fine tones of this beautiful piano
have rung through the store all day for
many days. But although the Steinway
is the chief instrument handled by the
Droops and the one that they like best
to sell, they have other makes at lower
prices that are guaranteed by them and
the manufacturers to give satisfaction.
Violins, guitars, music boxes, brass in
struments. and. in fact, almost anything
in the musical line. can also be found at
the Droops'. Mr.. Eddie Droop is him
self a musician of skill and he will be
glad to personally exhibit the instru-
ments to intending purchasers:
The evening times., 1898-12-19
WASHINGTON BREWERY co.
Supplying Families With Excellent Beer a
SpeciaIty.

The Washington Brewery Company, at
Fourth and F Streets northeast, is the
brewery that advertises so extensively to
deliver its beers to private families. 1t
has built up a large business of this
class. Customers who desire to have
case of beer for Christmas simply order
1t over the telephone and then forget all
about it, knowing that there will be no
mistake, and no failure TO fill the order.
The Export and the other brands brew
ed by the Washington Brewery are
guaranteed to be absolutely pure, and
many patrons know from delightful eX-
perience that they are excellent in fla
vor. This concern makes it point to
serve modest people or those who do not
wish to attract too many friends. in un-
lettered wagons. Telephone to PISA.
The evening times., 1898-12-19
FLYNN's BUSINESS COLLEGE.
It's Conduct Makes IL Popular With
Students,

Flynn's Business College. at the south
west corner of Eighth and K Streets
though making ready for the usual OBJ
servance Of the holidays, has not sus-
pended studies and scores of ambitious
students, both young and old, are there
preparing themselves the better to fight
lifes war. This college makes a speciality
OF preparing students for the universities
and for examinations Of divers kinds
Its corps of instructors, its complete
course, and its well heated, lighted and
ventilated study halls have made it popu-
lar with legion of students.
A musical and literary entertainment
was given at this college on Thursday
evening. The friends of the college
crowded the large hall to the doors and
listened with great interest TO the varied
numbers. The program consisted of Sc
lecuons by the Columbia Orchestra;
piano duet, THE Northern Route" by
Misses Annie Louise Collette and Annette
Millard Baker; recitation by Mr.. Peyton
b. Fletcher: violin solo, by Miss Annah
G. Began, accompanied by Miss winifred
The evening times., 1898-12-19
The Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company.


The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea
Company at the corner of Seventh and
E Streets northwest, is selling about 800
sacks of coffee weekly. besides tons of
sugar and as much tea as grows on many
acres. This firm claims TO meet any
other firms prices. quality for quality
The coffee which is sold here is fresh
roasted every day. A thriving bushes is
being done in little sundries and nick
nacks that go well with tea and coffee.
In addition to offering good goods at
reasonable rates, this company holds out
another inducement to customers. Pur-
chasers are given premiums in the firm
of serviceabie articles of crockery. This bit
of enterprise appears to take well with
the public and busy scenes are being en-
acted every minute at this store. The
crockery which goes as gifts is handsome
and much of 1t is rare enough to grace
the households of the rich. The firm
emphasizes the fact that in making gifts
the profits are curtailed, and not the quail
ity of the goods sold. There is an invit-
ing aroma of fresh coffee about this
store, and the manager lays stress upon
the politeness and efficiency of the ser
vice.
The evening times., 1898-12-19
sAKs 8 co.
A Firm That Is Out-Talked But Never
Out-DOne.

A Firm That Is Out-Talked But Never
Out-DOne.
The great Saks stores need no intro
duction to the Washington public. Their
prominent location, is one of their biggest
advertisements. ,iAmong Washington
ians the Saks stores are about as well
known as are the Capitol and the White
House, and better known than the loca-
ton of many Of the bureaus of
the various executive departments.
1t goes without saying, that this
firm is doing mighty holiday trade,
and despite the vast floor space and the
small army of salespeople. the crowds
of purchasers are, not served without
difficulty It Is not easy to suggest
anything that people hwear which may
not be found within this monster depart
The evening times., 1898-12-19
HORN, THE TAILOR.
The Pioneer of Low Prices in the Capital
City

A Horn was one of the pioneers Of low
price tailoring In this city. Many will re-
member how they wondered a few years
ago when Mr. Horn began to turn out
strong. weN-made clothing TO customers
for something like half the price that
had formerly been charged. This policy
of Mr. Horn has been a good one for
his business and 1t has prospered and
grown wonderfully in these few years.
Pretty suits he makes, too, suits that
have pleased an immense number of peo-
pie. Price is not the only good thing
about them by any means Mr.. Horn Is
now located at 637 F Street, door or
two away from Seventh.
The evening times., 1898-12-19

1895 and 1927 Fourteenth Street northwest.
III you are looking for u bicycle that you
may save time, car fare and sickness. IL
would be well to visit this place and run
your eye over the vast assortment OF
wheels number OF holiday RambIers.
are on exhibition there and also many 30
Shelby Ideals.
The evening times., 1898-12-19
DIR. F.P. Donahay.

DR.. F. p. Donahey, the optician, al
934 F Street, is well known in Washing
ton to the thousands of people he has
fitted with eyeglasses and spectacles To
anyone desiring to give something for
the eyes for present DR.. Donahey would
be glad to give advice.
The evening times., 1898-12-19
f, Crocker.

F. Crocker the shoe man at No. S39
Pennsylvania Avenue. says that people
are choosing useful presents this year.
He suggests that the men Will be best
satisfied with soft, warm. comfortable
house slippers, of which he has very
attractive line this year. and that the
women would be delighted with the Jen-
ness Miller shoes. prettily shaped. well
fitting and correct. Mr.. Crocker will be
glad to take orders now for purchases TO
be delivered on Christmas eve.
The evening times., 1898-12-19
kneeSSi'S.

A wealth of leatherware is exposed for
sale at kneessi's. No. 425 Seventh Street
northwest. The skin of kline has been
wrought into varied shapes. There are
trunks, satchels, pocket books. bill books.
card cases, dress suit cases, collar and
cuff boxes, chate,aine bags, Boston bags
writing tablets. music rolls. and many
other things OF use and beauty. Other ar
ticles collateral to leather goods are in
stock, such as carriage robes and whips.
The evening times., 1898-12-19
co,ns,nith the Go,asmith.

Lovers of the beautiful in jewe.ry and
precious stones will have their tastes
gratified by a visit to Goldsmith's. GIL
PENNSYLVANIA Avenue northwest A
special display is being made of diamond
pendants. diamond rings, and Ch istmas
novelties, both In silver and gold.
The evening times., 1898-12-19
j. T.. Frechi.

J. E. Frechi displays a bright and hand
some collection of rugs and carpets. -ori-
entail and modern. at his place, S16 Eighth
Street, few doors off the Avenue.
The evening times., 1898-12-19

shout with glee and to stimulate them
to good behavior. The store has been
given Christmas aspect by the gener-
Gus use of eyergreens.
The evening times., 1898-12-19
GormulIx &JeFary,

The Gormully & Jeffery Manufacturing
Company has its uptown agency at Nos.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1898-02-20
TO SECURE LEGlBLE P0STMaRKITS.
Committee Appointed BY ID: Postmaster 5e7c TO Example
New Designs and Improvements Submitted BY t5e
Public for CA7csLi7S N2,5D:s.

and by order OF September Is. 1897. deSiy-
mated a committee for that purpose. where
upon the following circular was given 10
the newspapers and published generally
throughout the country and in the Official
postal guide:
"On September IS. 1897. a committee was
appointed by the postmaster general for
the purpose Of examining new designs or
Improvements in cancelng stamps said
committee 10 report the result Of their in
Yestigations with such recommendations
as they may deem proper 20 make. This
committee VIII receive for inspection up
10 January I, 1895 working models OF any
invention designed To take the place cf the
hand stamp now IN Use at the various
postofiiCes.
Persons who submit devices are adj
vised that simplicity. durability. and cost
are the principal elements TO be consider
ed. and that the present movement Is in
tended. primarily, 10 secure an Improve
ment ia the class Of postm9sking stamps
now supplied 20 the smaller pOstufsiceS
A working model accompanied by a full
description OF each device should he sent
To the department division Of postofiice
supplies. marked Committee ON stamp
Devices Inventors cannot be advised in
relation 20 the advisabllity OF obtaining
patents. they mus, decide that matter cor
themselves The committee viii how
ever. consider al devices as confidential
and not allow them TO he Inspected Us the
public"
The American inventive genius prompt
Is responded. and by january ] Nout $50
models OF new or improved designs were
submitted. These have been carefully
cor sidered by the commlttec and their re-
port IS now before the postmaster geu-
eraL A now contract for a superior stamp
viii probably be made n an carly dare