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The times., 1898-12-19
MAYER 6 PETIT.
They Have Earned the Reputation of Be
ing the Great Providers.

Mayer & Petit. Nos. AS and AZ Seventh
Street northwest, have become widely
known in local mercantile circles as The
Great Providers" They have gained this
reputation. OF course. reputation is not
what people are. bitt what they are
thought to be. but In the case of Mayer &
Petit they have earned this reputation of
being THE Great Providers"
This firm does business both on the cash
and credit plans. and makes not only
competitive prices but attractive terms.
This house carries stocks of clothing and
furniture. The claim is made for the
clothing sold here that it sets to the form
and fits like custom work. A full line of
mems all wool suits is in stock and heavy
inroads on 1t are being made by appre-
iciative buyers. Suits made up from chev-
lots, cassimeres and fancy worsteds fill
the exhibition tables. There are kersey
overcoats in blues. blacks and browns
that are warranted to give satisfactory
wear, and overcoats made up from covert
cloth which are stylish and dressy. There
is great variety of trouserings in striped
worsteds and cassimeres of neat patterns.
Those who chose the stock did not slight
the ladies, for large part of the estab-
lishment is dedicated to goods needed by
the sisters. wives and mothers of the men
of Washington. There are kersey jackets
cheviot jackets. silk waists, fur collarettes
and plush capes. The silk waists range in
color from the quiet shades to the most
brilliant hues. Many of the plush capes
are trimmed with rare fur. and some of
them are braided.
The furniture stock comprises many
thousand articles which would be accepta-
BILE to friends as common sense Christmas
presents. There are exhibited book cases
with glass doors. book shelves of oak,
rocking chairs of rare woods writing
desks of elaborate and plain kinds, extern
sion tables, parlor suites. bed room suites,
center tables, handsome sideboards, COM
bination book cases, sofas. tabourettes,
dining chairs. and all other things that so
to furnish home.
The times., 1898-12-19
THE PALAIs ROYAL.
1t Is Alleged That Santa Claus Lives at
This Store.


Mr.. Lisner's Palais Royal Is a delight
to the shopper after Christmas goods in
almost any line that one can think of
There is such an immense stock of every
thing to choose from, and everything
is exhibited so prettily and conveniently
that one really enjoys going through the
store as much as through mammoth
fair or museum. The Palais Royal. too.
has the distinction of being one of the
lightest and most cheerful shops in the
city. The great building is new one
and was constructed at one time for one
store. There are no walls to obstruct
the light or the view. Another feature is
the immense rotunda in the center of the
building, letting in flood of light from
the sky to every floor
One of the bright attractions of the
Christmas season at the Palais Royal is
the big dolls house in the center of the
store. 1t is situated Immediately under
the rotunda and it's cupola reaches way
into the second story. The children flock
to this mammoth toy all day long. Santa
Claus lives at the Palais Royal also. He
made his appearance on Thursday to the
delight of thousands of children, and will
appear again this week on a day to be
announced In The Times today. He is
such a natural Santa that the Palais
has actually received a big stack of let
ters from the little ones wishing to tell
him what they desire to find in their
stockings.
1t is hard to write in a few lines any
thing about the Christmas presents that
can be purchased at the Palais, but from
a floor full of toys in the basement to
a host of pretty one-of-a-kind pieces of
furniture suitable for presents on the
fourth floor everything that a mammoth
department store should have is to be
found here at the very reasonable Palais
Royal prices.
The times., 1898-12-19
c. Aucr,,ach.

c. Auerbach, at the corner OF Seventh
and II Streets northwest. entertains his
patrons with Ii striking assortment of
furnishings for men. The store is
radiant with color supplied by neckties,
silk handkerchiefs, scarfs. socks and sus-
penders. He shows his customers shirts
that fit and collars and cuffs that refuse
to fray. A 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-
ton of his commercial endeavors
The times., 1898-12-19
EISEMAN BROTHERS.
A Clothing Firm Which Sells Clothes Tina
Fit.

Fit.
The firm of Eiseman Bros, clothiers at
the corner of Seventh and E Streets
northwest, has been long and favorably
known to the Washington public. For
many years il has enjoyed the confidence
of its patrons. Its success has been at
tained by close application to business
and strict adherence to truth. These
clothiers have employed no sensational
methods and have made no promises as
10 the character of their goods which
those goods did not warrant. They have
kept in the first division of the trade
procession and the fact that they con-
unue TO do business at the old stand
proves that they have met and are ready
to meet the prices of their competitors
This firm does not aim al all-absorbing
departmental methods. It's specially is
clothing and collateral things. If you
are in need of ready-made suit of
clothes that will either fit or which will
be made to fit. Eiseman's is worthy of a
call. If the children require clothing,
Eiseman Bros. can probably supply It.
There Is a big assortment to choose from
and the prices are those that are dictated
by the fierce competition In this line of
trade. They are selling thousands of
children's suits. REFERS and overcoats.
OF holiday haberdashery many novel
ties are to be found In this stock There
are smoking Jackets of cloth and velvet
In many colors. There are bath robes
and lounging robes in which may be
found a large measure OF comfort There
is neckwear In all styles, umbrellas,
macAntoshes and all of those things
which go 10 make up the wardrobes of
men.
The times., 1898-12-19
Assirnee. of charIe. B,um

Messrs. Myer Cohen and Henry Stras-
burger, the assignees OF Charles Baum.
are driving thriving trade at the old
stand, No. il6 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 children's 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
shout with glee and to stimulate them
to good behavior. The store has been
given a Christmas aspect by the gener-
Gus use of evergreens.
The times., 1898-12-19
S. FRIEDLANDER & co.
Merchant Who Is Pleased With Present
Trade Conditions.

'our new credit way is the familiar
headline that daily greets Times readers
when perusing the announcement of s.
Friedlander & Co., 81 Seventh Street.
This firm, by its enterprisins business
methods is rapidly forging to the front
as one of Washingtons most popular
stores. 1t is conveniently situated right
in the heart of the shopping district and
the firm has spared no expense in making
its store modern establishment. On the
first floor is located the children's and
mems furnishing department. The men
folk have full sway on the second floor,
where the choice clothing bargains are to
be found. On the third floor is where
you see the charming styles in ladies'
jackets and Winter wraps. The fourth
floor Is devoted to dry goods. wrappers,
notions, and the manufacturing depart
ments. The store is equipped with
modern elevator service. Mr.. Samuel
Friedlander. in the course of conversation
with a representative of The Times. re-
ported good business and expressed HIM
self as being well pleased with existing
trade conditions. This is due, Mr.. Fried
lander concluded, to the good values and
fair treatment given 10 customers.
The times., 1898-12-19
cASTELRERG,s.
A Palace Of GIittering Gems and Simmer
ing silver.

ing silver.
Castelberg. the jeweler at No. g35
Pennsylvania Avenue, has, apparently,
striven in every possible way 10 make his
store reflect the brightness of the holi-
day season. A handsome jewelry store
can do this with very telling effect. The
glitter of the stones, the sparkling of the
silver, and the daintiness and beauty of
the smaller matters in ivory and glass
and celluloid and the hundreds of other
pretty materials, all seem most fitting to
the Christmas season.
The Castelberg store has made the
most of all this picturesqueness. II is 4
scintillating, graceful. chaste picture.
The decorations are in white and pale
blue, and numerous mirrors reflect and
enhance the effects. The shining black
showcases are in strong contrast and
jewels and the silver. About the walls
cites, graceful and costly, At night the
light effects make the store even more
attractive than in the daytime.
Ii should be easy TO find holiday gifts
here. What woman, or man, either, for
that matter. will cavil at diamonds or
silver The toilet sets for pretty women
are most attractive at Castelberg's. One
seen was composed of twenty or more
pieces, all silver mounted and with a
pretty stone set I'm the back of each piece
Others We're less expensive but almost
equally attractive. Hundreds of single
pieces We're also TO be had
Ones fancy can range from dainty silk
carriers with gold buckles to magnificent
candelabra and always find what it
wishes.
The times., 1898-12-19
HeilbrUn's.

There is a wholesome odor OF leather
and a constant hum OF business at the
shoe store of Heilbrun & Co, No. 4G2
Seventh Street northwest. The "old
woman in the shoe" the sign of this
house. continues to be drawing card
with the little ones, and even with their
elders, for though this old lady has been
stationed in Heilbrun's window for many
moons. her popularity does not seem TO
wane. The motto of this energetic firm
is mo Poor Shoes at Any Price" Just
now there Is a great run on broken as
sortments. An attractive feature of the
holiday business is the presentation of
candy to the children. This stroke in
trade reaches the hearts of the little
ones, for though they need good shoes
they like good candy. One may find in
this store any kind of shoes he wants.
There are paten, leather shoes and Slip
pers, and shoes and slippers of calf and
kid. There are slippers of alligator skin
and felt. For men in cold weather there
are feece-lined shoes and arctics. and for
wear in wet weather there are gum boots
and rubbers.
The times., 1898-12-19
KINGS PALACE.
Patrons Are Allowed a Rebate on the
Goods Purchased.


Kings Palace, Nos. s12-sl4 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 a 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 fulfiil 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
a good place to look for il. There are
many of them in stock. You can buy
coats and jackets there, cut by men
whose business It is to create sweetness
and nattiness. They are made up in
smooth and rough cloths, in blacks. blues,
fancy colors and mixtures-in kerseys.
heieohsi poucies anu chtNiots. iHeS HdNe
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 1.-THE clothing line
have not been overlooked and a large
lot of misses and chndren's jackets have
been laid in stock.
A visit might be made with profit to the
departments devoted TO jewelry. gloves.
ladies' neckwear, leather goods, umbrel-
las, curtains and portieres. pillow shams
and bureau scarfs and handkerchiefs
There is also a department devoted TO the
display of mems goods.
The times., 1898-12-19

For beverage or tonic there is no more
pleasant drink than Heurich's beer, man
ufaetured in this city. The Government
recently placed large order with .thi,
firm for shipment to Cuba and Porto
Rico. The purity of the Senate and
Maerzen brands is so well known that
1t 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 de-
mand- Heurich's sale Of bottled beer is
exceedingly large. owing to the reputa-
ton 1t has attained. The brewery is
thoroughly equipped with all the modern
appliances for the manufacture OF high
class brews. All of the ingredients are
inspected by an experienced brsw-mas te.
before beini; used.
The times., 1898-12-19
ID. j. Kaufman.

one OF the comparatively new mems.
furnishing places that has quickly gain. d
name for itself as having handsome
standard goods at very reasonable prices
Is that OF d. j. kaufman, at I0o7 PENN
syiNania Avenue, a few doors from The
Times building. There are a host OF.
pretty presents for men in such a store
as this. fresh ideas in neckwear, gloves.
canes, shirts of all styles. fancy and
plain. II is probable that the aver &c
young woman who Wis Is the store wi be
struck Immediately with the very pretty
neckwear Mr.. kaufman shows He has
earned quite reputation among the men
for this especial line at very reasonable
prices. The Emery dress shirt is one oI
Mr.. Kaufman's specialties.
The times., 1898-12-19


of purchasers are not served without
difficulty. 1t is not easy to suggest
anything that people wear which may
not be found within this monster depart
ment store. The stock carried through
out the year is big one but that laid
in for the holidays is a remarkably great
one. All goods and all grades of all goods
can be bought here, and one of the prin-
ciples of the firm is to meet the prices of
all competitors Saks & Co. freely ad-
NIT that they are often out-talked, but
declare that they are never outdone. The
store is kept open during evenings and
as usual this practice will prevail until
Christmas. There is clothing for young
and for old, for men, for women and for
children. In the department of boys
clothing there can be had all-wool plain
and fancy cheviot short pants suits In
double breasted and Brownie styles.
There are fast color blue chinchilla reef
ers trimmed with braid and brass but
tons. The boys may also find blue and
brown astrakhan REFERS awaiting them.
In the line of smoking jackets, and
most men know what comfortable things
these are. there are plain blue tricot
Jackets, blue brown and green velvet
jackets. brown and black matalasse jack
cts. Bath robes of lambs wool and
eiderdown are piled in gredt heaps about
tHt anu even the IDOTs.
The toy department is up to the usual
high standard and nearly every desire of
the Christmas child may be gratified
here. There are many novel mechanical
toys. and dolls that seem to live.
1t is really a difficult task to- describe
what is exhibited at Saks's. You may
get a pereaie shirt and collar button
and costly cloaks of sable and sealskin.
You can get briiiantine waists and heavy
silken skirts. There are gloves and
handkerehiefs, umbrellas, sporting goods.
lamps and chatting dishes. silver tea and
china dinner sets. Persian rugs. shoes and
slippers. millinery of the latest kind,
ladies' coats and mems overcoats. fur
collars and muffs of every kind on the
market. bicycles and rifles, playing cards
and poker chips.
Christmas shoppers should take a look
in on the Saks stores. 1t is an interesting
place.
The 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 a. 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 Stenway
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 times., 1898-12-19
The Atlantic and Pacific Tea COMPANY.

The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea
Company at the corner of Seventh and
f 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 businesi 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 iuducement to customers. Pur-
chasers are given premiums in the rm
of serviceable 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 IS gifts Is handsome
and much of IL is rare enough to grace
the households of the rich. The firm
emphasizes, the fact that in making gifts.
the profits are curta!led. 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 times., 1898-12-19
HOUSE & HERMANN.
This Firm Does Business on Credit
Basis.


Basis.
House & Hermann is another of those
enterprising 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 to accumulate
a large lump sum of money in hand. Some
enthusiastic writer of advertisements gave
the establishment of House & Hermann
the soubriquet, "A Veritab.e 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 a wife and chil-
dren, which go to make up an ideal and
beautiful home. may be found in this mod
ern and entirely well-equipped store. 1t
has been said that money discreetiy spent
in furniture Is well invested II may be
made 10 look handsome for years and It
gives solid comfort while. 1t lasts Mr..
Hermann declares that in making gifts of
furniture you can never reprcach Yourself
for the money thus Spent. -Fhis -isy aswise
observation and one r>lich II may be well
TO turn over in your mind. If you desire
merely TO 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-
lieving that If you do you will thereby be-
come friend and patron of the firm.
Some of the things which are to he 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
inets. book cases. china closets. combina-
ton desks and sideboards
The times., 1898-12-19
n, Hess & Son,

After Christmas, bad weather may be
expected, and what is more comfortable
than to be web siod? n. Hess & Son,
No. 931 Pennsylvania Avenue have in
stock enc of the most complete lines of
Water shoes in the city. For the holiday
receptions and entertainments this enter
prising firm has provided full line of
patent feathers in all the different lasts
and styles. One of the specia4ties Is a
new style Bleuciier of the best material.
on an absolutely original las;. designed
by Mr.. B. A. Waggerman, the efficient
manager of the firm. The holiday season
has not been forgotten and more ele-
CANT display of slippers would be hard
to find; these include all styles. from the
fancy patent leather and artistic embroid-
The times., 1898-12-19
Parker. Bridget & Co.

Parker. Bridget & Co. are celebrating
their first Christmas season in their new
store, at the corner of Ninth Street ana
Pennsylvania Avenue, and they nave en-
deavored. as is very evident, to make the
prettiest and most attractive showing in
their history. In the new store are TO De
found of course. many departments that
they have never had before. In addition
to the great floors full of mems and boys
clothing. one of the largest lines in the
city, there are full lines OF hats, mems
furnishings, umbrellas. canes, and. in fact-
nearly everything that men and boys
wear. Parker. Bridget & Co have large
line OF handsome smoking jackets that will
make a large number of Washington men
comfortable this Winter after Christmas.
Their bath robes also are soft and warm,
and handsome In many colors and designs.
The times., 1898-12-19
M. Dyrcnfnrth &Co.

NJ. Dyrenforth & Co., No. s2S 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 a 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 times., 1898-12-19

jackets of cloths and cheviots, serges.
brocaded silks. and. brilliantines.. Some
of these manufactured suits are in covert
cloths. with silk Innings and fuli-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.
artisucally disposed.
One feature which Hecht & Go. call
attention to is their improved elevator
service.