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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
TOYS, CHINA, GLASSWARE, ETC.
A Big Stock to Select From At j. w.
Barker's.

a Big STOCK to select From az Js w.
Bankers.
"What to give mother" is puszling many
sons and daughters these days. Nothing
will please mothers more than some.
thing for home use and home adornment.
These are Just the kind Of goods to be
found at the big double store Of ]. w.
Barker, at 7th and D streets southwest. A
new dinner, tea or toilet set some hand
some pieces Of china, glassware for the
table, lamp for the parlor. crockery, or
a complete set of kitchen utensils are use
full, practical Christmas gifts that every
mother who takes pride in her home will
appreciate. One is not confined to selecting
from two or three kinds at this big store,
for in every line there is a most complete
assortment.
The toy department of this store is one
Of its most popular and attractive fea-
lures. There are hundreds Of the newest
and best toys to win the little ones hearts
and make them happy for months to come.
Mothers will also find that it pays to buy
here account of the. very low prices
asked for all the toys.
Stoves of all kinds are a speciality at
Bankers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
AN ATTRACTIVE GROCERY STORE.
All Sorts Of Table Decfcactes at Ma.
gruder's.

All Sorts Of Table Decicactes at Ma.
graders.
These are busy days at the handsome
store Of John Il. Magruder, corner Connec-
tiout avenue and II street. Christmas or
ders for fancy and staple groceries. i'm
ported and domestic table delicacies, wines,
fruits and CONNECTIONS are pouring in, and
the clerks are kept busy from early morn
until late at night. This is one of the old
reliable houses Of the city. Mr.. Magruder
has been In business for many years, and
has firmly established himself as the family
grocer of hundreds Of the representative
families, as well as the newcomers who are
making Washington their home for the
first time. The size and completeness of
the stock carried by this well-known house,
the great variety of goods in every line.
and the uniformly reasonable prices at
which every thing is sold. accounts for the
splendid business which has been built up.
Besides the ordinary lines of goods which
every one expects to find in a modern
grocery store, there are any number OF
rare substantials and delicacies there that
will probably not be found elsewhere.
Mr.. Magruder is also the Washington
agent for the celebrated Bethesda sprIag
water. AS Christmas is but little more than
week away, orders should be left as early
as possible in order to have them promptly
filled and delivered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
Regulation of Cemeteries.

A letter has been addressed to the off,
GERS In charge of the various cemeteries in
the District by the Commissioners, calling
their attention to the requirements Of the
act Of Congress of January o. 1898, for the
regulation of cemeteries and the disposal of
bodies In the District The Commissioners
state In their letter that they have been
informed by the surveyor of the District
that the officers Of the cemeteries addressed
nave not complied with the requirements
OF the provisions of section 3 of the act in
question, which directs that plat of each
cemetery shall be filed In the office of the
District surveyor. >-'s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Charles Manchester for Mt. Yer
non at 10 m and 1: 4J pm
Steamer Newport News for Fortress Mon
roe and Norfolk at $50 pm
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
intermediate points at $50 am
Steamer Wakefield for Colonial Beach
and river landings at : am.
Trains leave ISL street and Pennsylvania
avenue hourly for Arlington from a. m. to
s IN. and for 1T. Vernon hourly from
10 a IN. to ; pm
Cars leave AqueGuct bridge for Arlington
and Fort AIyer every half hour from a. m
to IL pm. and eve y hour for Falls Church
from a m to IL pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

A drug store is not generally the place
where one looks for gift articles of sterling
silver, cut glass, etc. The establishment of
L. L. Ogram, 18th and Pennsylvania ave-
nue., is an exception to this rule. Mr.
ogram has collected expressly for the
Christmas trade "a most choice assortment
or sterling silver novelties military hair
bfushes, cut glass pungents ard smelling
salts, perfumes, etc. Such goods make ideal
inexpensive gifts. There's a high-graded-
ness that characterizes every article shown
and the prices will be pleasing surprise
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

''The Isle of the Winds" is the most
thrilling story that S. R. Crockett, author
Of THE Stickit Minister" THE Black
Douglass" etc, has yet produced. It is es-
sentially a story of adventure, full of pi-
rates. gypsies, good men and villains, dar-
ing expeditions and deeds of bravery, and
from first to last the action is GREATNESS
and presented with all the authors accus-
toned fire and force. THE Isle of the
Winds will appear as a serial in The Sat-
urday Star, beginning tomorrow, and a
years subscription to The Saturday Star
pirate Christmas gift for some out-of-town
friend who is fond of good reading
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
COMMITTED TO ASYLUM
NV" Strangers Whose Liberty is Tenn
POrariIy Restricted

James D. Ainsworth and Elizabeth Nc
Clanahan have been committed to the
Asylum for the Insane on temporary GER
mits. The former, who is about sixty
years Old, lives in Denver. Col, and, It IS
SAID, has many influential friends in Con-
eress. He called at the house of Mrs. Helen
Daley, No 5l9 Sd street, Tuesday after
noon, and managed to reach one of the
upper rooms unobserved. He removed
part Of his clothing and put on gown be-
longing to Mrs. Daley. When discovered
he was in bed enjoying a nap
Elizabeth McLanahan is a resident of
St Louis. Her husband, she says, is w
B. McLanahan and he is to be found at No.
1886 Page avenue. She was arrested at
the Capitol Tuesday afternoon by Detective
Sinnott of the Capitol police force The
police are endeavoring to communicate
with relatives of both patients
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
A santa Claus Reception.

This evening between and s o'clock old
Nick himself will hold & reception TO the
juvenile population at VIM Hahn q Co.'S
well-known shoe house, corner 7th and X.
This enterprisins firm has erected Inside OF
their store an o,d-fashioned fireplace sur
mounted by brick chimney, from which
i've Santa Claus vii! descend and pre-
sent to all good children who are accompan-
led by parents of guardians brick from tho
same chimney. filled with delicious Xmas
candys The young patrons of this enter
prising house will turn ont IN mn force
TO welcome the Cd Santa Claus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

Four Dollars and4a Half Square
Foot HaiG

A lot at the northwest corner Of Massa-
chusetts avenue and 22d street has been
purchased through q c. Baumgras, real
estate broker, from Mrs. Beaman, by Com
mander Frederick O. Afillsr, U. 9. N. re-
tired. It has frontage of fifty feet on
Massachusetts avenue and extends back.
although not at q Uniform width, on 22d
street, 106 feet. The lot contains ERE
square feet and at the pr1cs paid, which
$3.50.
1t is the intention Of the purchaser to be-
gin at once the erection of a handsome
residence for his own use. 1t will be a
double house, as the frontage will be on
I'D street. and the material used will be
buff brick and stone
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
Why NOtf

IL you nave friend or relative in the
army or the navy why not send him The
Saturday Star for a year as a Christmas
present! 1t will come to him every week
as pleasant reminder of you and your
thoughtfulness. S. R. Crockett's greatest
story of adventure, The Isle of the
Winds, begins tomorrow and the years
subscription should date from then. 1t will
only cost you dollar and will give your
friend vast amount of plea sure
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
Former BaiIin Hooe Ill.

Rice W. Hooe fifty-five years old, who has
been in bad health for a long time, was
taken i'll on the street near the Navy Yard
bridge about o'clock last night. The po-
lice patrol wagon was summoned, and he
was removed to his home, No. 1927 AZ
street southwest
Is we'll known in this city, having resided
here a number of years. He held a position
as bailiff in the Police Court for several
years, but about q year ago he was relieved
of his position.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

Rudolph Grant and Crawford C. Cook
young white men have been released from
the District smallpox hospital having
full recovered from the disease Mr.
Grant was one of the first two patients
sent TO the hospital during the present out
break of the disease here, Mr.. Cook having
been taken there several weeks later. Their
discharge from the hospital leaves but I'VE
patients there. all of whom are said to be
rapidly progressing toward recovery. No
new cases have been discovered here for
several days.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
s,uders flowers. 42i Center market.-Advt
Will of Jeanette c. Cammack.

The will Of Jeanette c. Cammack, dated
April 10 last, and naming the Washington
Lean and Trust Company executors, has
been filed for probate. II Is directed that
quarterly installments from the proceeds of
the estate be paid to the son OF the testa-
triX. james II. West, for his support and
maintenance After the death of James Fl.
West the property is to be divided equally
among his children, under certain condl-
tiI--s-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

while the assortments are complete. Orders
now received for holiday delivery Sent by
express anywhere. Store cor F and 18TH SITS
advertisement
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Wants Information

Major Sylvester received a telegram from
Maggie Heath, at Easton. Pa. last night,
inquiring for Thomas L. Heath and Thomas
Roach, who are believed to be in this city.
She stated in the message that Thomas
Heath. cousin of the young men, was
killed In Easton Wednesday night, and she
wants them informed OF his death.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

Eugene PrendervilIe, a plumber. was on
trial yesterday before Judge Scott for the
alleged larceny OF Sis in money and a pair
OF diamond earrings, valued at $50. from
Mrs Florence e. Andrews. No. 1f15 2nfb
street northwest The defendant was held
In $500 bonds for the action Of the grand
Jury
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
Mr.. stutIer'. Improvement.

Mr.. Warner Stutler, the superintendent of
the District street cleaning department.,
who was attacked with typhoid fever early
last month. and who was for several days
in a critical condition. was out Wednesday
for the first time since he became ILL., Mr.
Stutler hopes to be able to resume his Off
cial duties some day next week.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

department to Itself. Then there are s-nok,n.
Jackets and lounging robes from the modest
priced garment to the elegant Imported
plaid. They are beauties and Just what a
man needs for Christmas
Inc firm has recently opened a large as-
sortment of full dress suits and Tuxedos,
made In regal style and guaranteed TO at
any inquire. IL they do not the tailor Will
90 the rest without extra charge. A new
line of dress shirts. collars and lies Is ready
for inspection
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
NeIati's PaIntubIe Presents

for Xmas are delicious carameis, choco-
hates ana bonbons noted for their uIriTy
and delicate havors. Packed in fancy
boxes. suitable for the most fastidioIs.
Give your out-of-Jown orders now at either
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

The body of Nellie La Rue, who died at
her home on D street Monday afternoon,
as heretofore published in The Star, was
cremated yesterday afternoon at VIM. J.
Lees establishment on Pennsylvania avenue
The valuable diamonds and money found
over to Chief Clerk Kemp of the police de-
pa rtment this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
LOCAL MENTION.
AMrsEMENTs TONIGHT.

academy Of Music-'Through the Break
trs
Bijou-Taudevile.
Culumbia-Roland Reed In His Fathers
Boy"
Hernan's Lyceum-Rice and Barton
Lafayette Sduare-''The Open Door.
National Theater-"Lord and Lady Algy-
New Grsnd-Mme. Hermann and polite
vaudeville.
Church of Our Father-Illustrated lecture
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

me delicious caramels, chocolates and
bpEbSns for which Velati has been lannon's
since ls'ai are as pure and toothsorne as
ever Packed In fancy boxes. very suita BILE
Tor an Xmas gift. Two stores, go 9th and
lbs q ST. nw-Adyt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
EVERYTHING FOR MEN.


Everything for a mans wardrobe in the
latest styles and at the lowest prices is
the motto of NJ. Dyrenforth & Co., 923
Pennsylvania avenue northwest. This we'll
known firm of clothiers has made special
arrangements for the holidays and is ex-
hfbitfng novelties in mems haberdashery IN
endless variety. New and artistic effects
in neckwear in exclusive designs forms a
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
CITY ITEMS.

only cathartic to take with Hoods saTsapar1Ta.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

Mr.. w. c. Allen, the District electrical en-
gmeer, has recommended to the Commits
sioners that John E. Archer. assistant tele-
phone operator, at 81 per day, be mada
telephone operator at 5000 per annum vice
Harry A. Shinn, promoted, and that Sidney
Wiley be appointed assistant telephone OPP
orator, at 81 per day, vice Archer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

Fancy Turkeys. wild and tame: Canada
Mutton; choice Capons; all kinds of Fish,
Game. Meats. oysters. Sweetbreads, Mush-
rooms. etc, etc; Okra String Beans. etc,
etc. all at reasonable prices. Scott Circle
Market. 100 Mass. ave. Frank ]. Tibbets,
proprietor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

MAIL YOUR ORDER FOR CASE
of "Old Glory to be sent to your friends
on Christmas Your gift will be appreciated
If they are fond of good beer. Abner *
DruTy, brewers, 18th and F.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

PLANNING YOUR XMAS DINNER?
of course, everything you serve Will be
the best Don't forget to put down Schnei-
ders MALT BREAD-the whitest. light
est. most delicious bread baked. AT grocers
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

The services of Henry Wilson, assistant
engineer at the Washington Asylum, at
500 ger annum. have been dispensed with
by the District Commissioners. and they
have appointed L. C. Bryant to fill the va
cAncy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

own make of Pure Pork Sausage, Puddings
Scrapple and Mush. made fresh every dGv
Dove Brand Meats wholesale and retail.
markets 1fs
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Grand opening Of Tree Ornaments. Gould.


% 7 ,. T-ETt Ii.
Fruits. Pineapple. Royal Chocolates. Snow
drifts, Sherbet, Almonds and Imported
Bonbpuiers. Special reductions made for
Sunday schools on cur 40 and Oct. Candy.
SHEETZ. 10th and r
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$3.50 Upright Piano, SEQ.
smaIIpo. Patient, Relea.ed

$3.50 Bradbury upright. S215; $500 upright
$40; $50 upright, 500; on IS monthly pay.
nlents. F. G. Smith. 1925 Pa. ave.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
Miller & Krosmann

Are always prepared to furnish Dove Brand
Meats of all kinds: also Ostmann's Pure
Pork Sausage and Puddings. Center and X
st. markets ~.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

Try Reisingers Ice Cream, 81 a gall; toe
half gal. 80 q st. n w
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
Pitch In and Catch Us
A New Health Shoe.

If you can on quality and price for orr
5-lb. boxes of creamery butter. Only the
best. James F. Oyster, 800 Pa. ave.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

CHOICE HOLIDAY BOOK.
The Trumpeters and Other Poems. BY An
drew Downing of the Pension Bureau. At
all booksellers. Ask TO see it,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

ORDER CHRISTMAS WINES.
Purest and lowest in price, at kraemer' :;
1875 It'll st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
Hotel Johnson Cafes

Special shipment of Lynn Haven Bay aud
Cherrystone oysters arrived today. Stand
ard and Select Steamed. Roast in Shell.
Broiled, Single Fried. etc. Theater parties
especially catered for II
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

The cough is what hurts, but the tickle f.
TO blame Deans mentholated cough drops
stop the tickle; five cents, druggists.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

DRINK KENNY's TEAS AND COFFEEs.
Highest quality. Lowest prices. Sugars
al cost c. d. KENNY. ; City Stores.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

We are the people on Cigars by the box
The largest in the District National Cigar
Factory, 1O11 Pa. ave
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

J. F. SHEETZ
Of Fine Candies: &c. h. Re
ductiJn 10 Sunday schools. 3d. Ith St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
FRANK Z. and GEORGE c. ALTEMUs.


DOVE BRAND MEATS
Are sold in all parts of the District never
better than at present. d. o. V. Z. branded
ON skin
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Body Cremated.

Grand opening of tree ornaments. Gould $
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

J. H Small & Sons, florists. 14th and G
SIS, washington; 1853 Broadway. N. Y
Advertisement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
Anton Ohfniann,

Tree ornaments.open evenings.J Jay Gould
de9-l2i+
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

NEW YORK AND WASHINGTON LADIES
II delicate condition derive great ben
eft from Speer's Port Wine. Also excellent
for the aged and infrm and cOnvalescenls
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
N. Auth. Home Indu.trx-

All kinds of sausage-Vienna, Frankforter.
celery, book. sage, garlic and green sausage.
All made of fresh, sweet meats. Salesroorn,
625 to GO D st. s.w. Branches In all markets.
Advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
AGUINALDO
(The Spanish word for Xmas gift

(Ine SpahIsh word Tor Xmas glft)
Order a dozen of
RIOJA CLARETE,
surprisingly fine red table wine, grown on the
LANDS on the Ebro river In Old Cattle from Bor.
deaux vine varieties. The sole ds.-Ibutor of this
Wine, known to, used and admired by our ARMY
ard Navy officers In the Antilles, Is
CHR. XANCER,
And he sells the dozen quarts at IS land wur
stamps), and the dozen pints at SIS so fand
stampsl The demand for this Claret grew rapidiy
In the few months since Chr. Xapder introdrcei ~
9os 1TH ST.
No branch houses. Send for price list
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
WASHINGTON DRESSED REEF.

Spring Lamb New York Roast Beef, Del
nluU!cu Steak. go TO John r. Kelly. West
End Mkt. 22d Il p, 9th street wing, Center
Mkt COrued Beef a specially.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
Promotion and Appointment.

$1-2b to Baltimore and Return via
B. & Q. Saturday and Sunday next-AdYt.
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Dove Brand Hams,

Boneless Bacon, Shoulders and Beef
Tongues. Loeffler's Sausage and Puddings,
Ostmann's Sausage. Scrapple and Mush.
Dried Beef, Clipped fresh Cooked Dove
liam and Tongue. VIM, jr., & J. j. Miller.
West End market, cor. 22d and p SITS. 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15
AdjOurns Until Jauuarx 2.

The Court of Appeals adjourned yesterday
until Tuesday, January 9
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Art Pictures for Christina.


at J. B. MOrreys, 1215 G st. NV. The most
artistic things at little priees-Advt
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$1.2S baltimore and Return via b. and
O.. Saturday and Sundax.

Dec. 10 and II, good for return until fol-
lowing Monday. Tickets good on all trains
except Royal Limited.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-12-15

A Little Girl can make tree toys Gould's.
de1l-1lts
The evening times., 1899-03-15
VERNAL SCENES AT KANN'S.
Bewitching Display of Rare Bonnets
and FairyIike Dress Goods.

Kanns great establishment was the OBJ
jective point of large part OF shopping
Washington yesterday, 1t was the opening
of spring at the big combination store.
There is an elaborate display of millinery
on the second floor. There are many hats
from Paris and many copies of French
models. as tasteful and as beautiful as the
originals. There is in particular one bon
net with crown Of Renaissance lace and
pansies, on which the import duty was $50.
But then there are rare bonnetS for all
purses. All the latest kinks of the season
in millinery are revealed. Wonderful de-
vices for the ornamentation of WON. L 5
heads have been built of chiffon, mos. jse-
laine, lace, and flowers. The prevailing
color is violet though here and there are
outbursts of red. A number OF striking
effects in straw are shown.
The flower counters are stI1wn with
blossoms that nature would be glad to own
as hers. \ section of the large store re-
sembles a flower market.
The dress goods department is piled high
with spring and summer fabrics-light,
gay, and airy stuffs that are soon 10 be
fashioned into captivating gowns. There is
practically nothing a shopper might sug
gest, which is not 10 be found in this vast
stock. There is nothing in the line OF wear
ing apparel which a woman needs, that is
not to be found there.
Floral decorators have displayed their
skill in beautifying the place. Mammoth
easter eggs wrought in light gauzy stuffs
are suspended from the ceiling and from
these big eggs little dolls seem to be step
ping forth. There are great boughs Of
apple and peach blossoms to add to the
spring-like effect of the store.