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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21
"ashingtOn's Public Buildings.
rom the New York Commercial Advertiser

Congress is asked this year to provide a
hall Of records, where all documents not
needed for immediate use could find safe
Judgment. AS matters now stand the valu-
able records of the State, War, Navy
Treasury and other departments are in
constant danger of destruction by fire in
the crowded garrets and cellars Of the
present buildings. besides occupying room
which Is needed for the transaction Of
business.
Secretary Gage has clearly shown the
need OF another story on the treasury build
ing to provide more office room. The in
crease in the army, the multifarious af-
fairs Of the insular bureaus and the great
increase in the ordinary business Of the
department and crowded the present quar-
tiers with clerks. The minor DEPARTING nts
Of the government, such as the geological
survey, bureau Of statistics, educational
bureau and many others are scattered
about the city in temporary locations. in
convenient Of access and ill-suited to their
needs. More public buildings are necessary
and are real economy in the end in the
matter of rent and time saved.
There is longer need for Congress to
be niggardly in such things. for the peo-
pie proud Of their great capital and
willing that the government In all its
branches should be properly and taste
fully housed. to the glory Of the nation
and the betterment Of the service. Wash
lgton has become a place Of pilgrimage
for all good citizens. Its beauty and use
fulness are not local; they belong to all
the states. and there is common pride in
their Increase as opponents OF great
nations art and wealth. AS transporta-
ton facilities get better and the habit Of
travel grows upon the people the visitors
to the nations capital increase In num-
bers.
Among all the thousands who go there
every year for pleasure business there
is no word of complaint at the money which
has been expended for public utility, for
while many of the buildings are magnifl-
cent in their architecture, size and deco
ration, not one Is without its full use In
the conduct Of the countrys business. II
citizens of all our states could make a
visit to Washington there would be little
| trouble In securing appropriations for need
ed additions to the nations Office buildings,
SO 1beralzing Is the effect Of close In
spection Of those already built.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21
Silk PetticOats for
Christmas Gifts.

Three lots of Taffeta Silk Petit
coats in the most desirable styles
and colors, are offered very much
below the regular prices.
Taffeta Silk Petticoats graduated accordion
plated founce edged with narrow rufie, finished
$5.95. Usually $500.
Taffeta silk Petticoats, three syles-deep gradu-
ated accordion plated founce. edged with rose
quilting; extra dust rufle-pOinted accordion plated
founce with narrow rufie around bottom. rose
quilting at top and extra dust iounce-two deep
Gordon plated flounces, finished with quilting
q splendid assortment OF shades.
$7.75. Usually $1,000.
Taffeta Silk Petticoats with two deep accordion
plated founces, each edged with quilting at
bOttom-a very handsome quality Of taffeta, in the
most fashionable shades.
$1,000. Usually $500.
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21
Basement,
The ssStamdard"
Dictionary

Is the best Dictionary in the world,
published in the English language.
Designed to give complete and accu-
rate statement, in the light of tho
most recent advances in knowledge,
and in the readiest form for popular
use, the photography, pronunciation.
meaning and etymology of all the
words and the meaning Of idonatic
phrases in the speech and literature
Of the English-speaking peoples
Prepared by more than two hum
dred specialists and other scholars;
Funk and Wagnall's edition; fnll
sheep binding; index On edge.
$3.50 a copy.
Basement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21

FOF 6aDy.
Dainty Cashmere Wrappers,
Sacques and Shawls, hand embroid-
cred in silk.
Handmade Worsted Afghans,
Sacques, Sweaters, Caps, Leggins
and Mittens.
Nainsook Bibs, handmade, trim
med with Misunderstanding, lace and
embroidery.
Pillow Cases for crib and carriage,
OF nainsook, linen and lawn, finished
with ruff1es, edged with lace and en-
brQidery.
Silk Bonnets and Close-ftting
Caps, trimmed with chiffon, lace and
ribbon.
Infants Nainsook Bibs, trimmed with d,
featherstitching and lace. Each. .........S l 90
Infants Handcrocheted Worsted sacques, pink
Or q. 81, blue yoke, finished with ribbon. G. ~
Infants Cashmere SacQues finished with feather.
stitching OF blue or pink silk; dainty e. ~
euaues' hacn ........-......
with dainty hand embroidery. Each. .9<./ }
Infants Cashmere Shawls edged with O.
hand-embroidered scollop Each. .......... 9E.oO
Infants Cashmere and French Flannel Wrappers
and embroidery. Each $500. .3o. ~ W P/.oO
Infants Handmade Nainsook Dresses. trimmed
with tucks. lace, insertion So M +o CIroo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21
Are Going to Have 1t.

From the Louisville Courier Journal
OF course there are some railroad sena-
tors who do not wish the canal digged. and
there may be few others of like hostility
to the canal. but it can be set down that
there is very little opposition to 1t in Con-
gress which is not similarly inspired. Such
opposition, however. will in the end amount
to little except the discontinue of the oppo-
nents. The people OF this country. ire
speetiye of party or section. are determined
to have the canal. and they are going to
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21
So. so Each.
Third floor,
Young Folks
Shoes

TOuAfag FOLKS
Shoes.
"Kant-Slip" Shoes for the little
one that has just begun to walk.
Also the "Toe-in" Shoe, the Cor
set and Weak Ankle Shoe for chill
dren.
Also a large assortment OF In
fants' Soft Sole Shoes and Mecca
sins in the dainty colors and COM
binations of colors.
Also Misses and Children's Felt
Slippers for bed room use.
Also Black Kid Patent Leather
and Dainty Pink and Blue Slippers
for dress wear.
Infants "Kant-slip' Shoes. for the little e. M
one that has just begun to walk. Pair. PA.OO
broad round and common-sense toes. patent CT ,
leather tips, neat finish; sizes to s. Pair. p1 50
Sizes 81 to 101a. Pair. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 3l.Oo
Sizes II to 2. Pair. Observation-Disclosures. 4S.OO
Misses and Children's Ideal Kid and vitanc Calf
Button and Lace Shoes. spring heels, extension
shoe; sizes * to IosS. Pair. .s.......... 100
Sizes II 10 z Pair. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Z So
Third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21
Outing Flannel
Gowns and PetticOats.

We show a large assortment of
these warm and comfortable Outing
Flannel Garments. They come in
neat effects, and are heavier than
muslin, yet not heavy enough to be
burdensome.
A sensible and useful Xmas gift.
Women's Outing FLANNEL Skirts umbrella mn
shaped nounce, tape at waist. Each. ....... SSC.
Women,s Heavy Outing Flannel skirts, to Be
'calloped edge; yoke band. Each. ......... %A.OO
Women's Striped Outing Flannel Gowns, Hubbard
style. rundown collar. ruf1e on sleeves. ro>
n.acn. ...............sss 49,
Women's Striped Outing Flannel Gowns, heavy
weight Hubbard style. turn-down collar and .,,,
cuffs OF plain colors. Each. ~.
Women's White Outing Flannel Gowns, Hubbard
style, rundown collar and cuffs Of col @y M
ored flannel. Each. ....................... pA'oo
Da Msn' E ke skirts desirable 5oc to 81
Canton Flannel Drawers. good width, Joke roc
band. Pair .......................... OS'
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21
Gift Slippers
For Mem and Bows.

Typical and acceptable gifts since
slippers were made. Year-long re-
minders of the giver, with an invari-
able association with warmth and
comfort. And here, to greater ex-
tent than ever before, Is slipper
choosing easy and pleasurable.
Natural Hair Calf slippers opera cut
Alligator Slippers, opera cut.
Patent Leather slippers. opera cut
vici Kid Patent Leather Trimmed slippers, opera
Wei Kid Slippers, opera cut.
Dongola Patent Leather Trimmed Slippers opera
cut.
pongola Slippers, opera cut.
Patent Leather Romeos.
Kid Skin Romeos.
These are the styles for men They are kid lined,
have flexible turn soles and are soft and comfort
able.
$I.5o to $500 a pair.
And have the same for the boy, youth and
child, ranging in price from
$I.Oo to $2.OO a pair.
We also show Felt Slippers, with felt soles and
with leather sOles.
$I.5o pair.
Special.
Women's Red Felt Slippers, with
heels and flexible leather soles; sizes
3 to 8.
85c. q Pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21
Holiday
Dress Patterns.

A most sensible gift. And we
make the selecting easy by inclosing
dress lengths in appropriate holiday
bands. This puts the gifts in better
shape for presentation-and it
doesn't cost you penny extra. Hun
dreds of fresh patterns have just
been added to the already choice
collection.
Cotton Dress Patterns.
soc. S1.OO.
6Oc. S1.13.
72c. SIPS.
soc. ST. so.
Colored Dress Patterns,
S1.75 $1,000.
5000. $3.50.
S2.48. S5.25.
$780,. 5000.
$3.50 $3.50.
Black Dress Patterns,
S1.75. $4,000. :,
5000 $3.50.
S2.48 $5.25.
$500. 5000.
$3.50. $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21
Simply Better Goods.

From the New York Journal of Commerce.
Not more than two years ago the German
shoe manufacturers were ridiculing the idea
that Americans could compete with them.
They are now begging for higher duties to
save them from the Americans. It certain
ly is not lower wages that enable the Amer
lean manufacturers to sell shoes in Ger
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21

Of the large cities, not to mention the es-
thetic appearance Of things urban, would
bs vastly enhanced without handicapping
in the least the industrial development OF
the centers Of population.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21

Mr.. George Fred Williams Of Massechu-
setts says that half the Empire" has al
ready arrived. II the other half Ia not
more violent in quality, the whole thing will
not amount to much.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21
Red HAIR Looking Up.
From the Buffalo Express.

The red-headed girl continues to come to
the front. It was red-headed American
stenographer who received III proposals of
marriage at the Paris exposition, and now
New York business man who advertised
for stenographer and some girl clerks. all
with red hair, says that he prefers that
kind because they are brighter than other
girls. And there doesn't seem to be any
intention Of . joke In his remark. sEthsr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21

Mr.. Cudahy of Omaha is said to be luke
warm In the matter Of catching the kidnap-
pers, so long as his son is safe. He had
better have them locked up if he can 80 as
to prevent a possibility of their regarding
him as regular source of supply
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21
SHOOTING STARS.


A Cautious Answer.
''Where is Josiar?" asked Mrs. Cornfos-
sci, uneasily.
''Wel," answered her husband, as he
proceeded to fill his pipe, IT won't say fur
certain. If the ice is as strong as he
thinks 1t is, he's gone skatin'; an II 1t
amt, he's gone swimmin'."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21

The railroads cannot be otherwise than
grateful for Washingtons Christmas gifts
in connection with the plans to eliminate
grade crossings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21

Mr.. Cleveland is considerate enough to
keep before the American public the fact
that when 1t needs him 1t knows where to
find him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21
55c. a Yard,
TIade to Sell for ST. 90.

We will cut these in any length de-
sired and put in gift shape, if you
wish.
First foor-Tenth street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21

The failure to have the Vanderbilt prop
erty assessed at it's full valuation may
have been due to a modest dissemination to
boast of wealth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21

Col Bryan could not have done better
than to select these prosperous times in
which to start a paper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21

People who are always clamoring fo1
Christmas weather are usually among the
first to denounce it as beastly when 1t ar
rlVes,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21

Possibly the torture dances of the aborigt
mes are not so reprehensble. They may be
merely vulgar and Intellectual attempts at
hazing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21
elf they're Rich's shoes
they're proper
Ien-one F, cor. 10th, entire bldg
Phone "one-nfty."~
Open evenings.

We grant that you attach
enough importance to worth
fulness and high quality in
gift footwean OF course
mems slippers can be had for
less than we ask-slippers
are made to sell at all prices.
Here you do not find the
cheap poor grades, because
our trade demands the better
qualities. But you find these
in vast assortment of styles
and of all feathers which are
being put in slippers for par
ticular people.
Handsome and very ap-
propriate gifts for ladies are
these house shoes and car
riage boots or the exquisite
slippers of satin, of kid, of
patent leather trimmed with
jet, steel and rhinestone
buckles in great array.
Folks who will give coach
mans, buffers and foot
mans footwear should see
the great assortment we
show. Also the special foot
wear for nurse and house
maids-perfectly noiseless.
Appropriate gifts for men
are these shooting, riding,
surveying and golhng boots.
This, as you perhaps know,
is the only stock Of them
worthy the name south of
Philadelphia.
Ladies DESTROYS of order
ing special footwear for New
Years should come in at
once to avoid risk of disap-
pointment. 1t takes a few
days to make such to meas
ure.
You're perfectly free, la
dies, to use our spacious and
luxuriously furnished sales
rooms to rest while on your
shopping tours. All three
floors-ground floor, second
and third-are fitted with
easy chairs and divans and
have come to be a very popu-
lar meeting place. Retiring
room for ladies on each floor,
B. Rich's Sons.
High-grade footwear.
Ten-one F, corner 10th.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21

II General De Wet continues his activity
the English in South Africa may have to
call for more press censors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21
After Christmas.

My numerous gladstone neckties-
The eye they much amuse.
But I wish that I might trade them in
For one that I could use.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21
Girls MackintOsEaes
For Xmas Gifts.

TOT A1IlGS UQlQS.
A most sensible and appropriate
gift for Christmas, useful and pleas
ing to the little miss, too.
Two special values follow:
Girls Double-texture Mackin-
toshes, plain all-wool cashmere SUR
faces, with checked backs, made
with warm detachable double cape
body is made skeleton shape, easily
COTTON on or off, colors are navy
blue, brown and maroon. Sizes 6
to 10 years.
$3.50 Each.
Girls Double-texture Mackin-
toshes, made with detachable single
cape; body is made skeleton shape
the garment is just the same as
grown folks wear, only in NINA
ture; navy blue only; sizes from 6
to I6 years.
$500 Each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21
Christmas.

You're happiest when Christmas comes,
you are, that is to say,
When all yer famiy's round you to make
merry through the day,
When kinfolks bring their fancy work an
children bring their toys,
An the grown-up peoples actin even
younger than the boys;
It's then that life seems generous-all in
nocence an fun.
It's better than the other holidays rolled
into one;
When nothin' seems to sound excep 'glad
tidings'' an good cheer
You're happiest when Christmas comes
the happiest Of the year.
You're lonesomest when Christmas comes
you are. that is to say,
When a voice you loved Is silent an your
friends are far away;
When you pass some lighted window,
where the childish figures fit
An come to realize that you amt tn it
not bit.
An the laughter an the singin' sound
above the wintry blast
Like faint an far-off MUSCLES an echo
of the past.
You long to jine in with EN- an you can't
suppress a tear:
You're 1onesomest when Christmas comes
the lonesomest of the year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21
$500.

Also Solid Oak MorrfS Chairs complete with cnsh-
IONS brass rod casters and adjustable TO -four posi-
bed room, nursery den. A very special value.
$3.50 Each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21
A sensible and useful Xmas oil
Ladies' Desks
For Xmas Gifts.

A desk for lady's boudoir is an
ideal holiday gift. At once snowy,
serviceable and to be constantly used
and remembered for years. We have
these desks in all the popular woods,
in almost every possible finish and
size.
We have Just received more Of those popular
Desks for ladies' at Eve dollars: Solid oak; highly
with strong braces sach side inside nicely fitted
with pigeonholes and drawer-the best value OBJ
tainab1e for the price.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21
1.-THE Temptation of
Friar GOrasOH.

1.-The Story Of the Devil. Two Saints and Rars
Booke. E" by EUGENE FIELD, in a specially limited
edition. bound in vellum. string gifted, and boxeds
printed in red and black. with special Illustrations
An ideal present for the book lover.
Price, $500 Net.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21

DIn order to avoid delays. on nc
count of persOnai absence. letters to
The STAR should not he Addressed
any individual connected with the
,hice. hut .fmply to THE STAR. or to
he Editorial business Depart
nents, according to tenor purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21

JeWeHry.
An unusually rich collection, In
Guiding many odd and unique effects,
and comprising many things that can
be found here only. Dainty gift
things.
e,. M. sea :, s1n metal .n.n to $1,000
peara Necklaces. soc. to $1,000
Feather A,sretss.. with ra,n..ton... ST. so
,.yst is aoS, Bats. vsl.st with chenille or zoo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21

! rEem's
Department.
Complete and unusually attractive
lines of Mems Wearables eminently
suitable for holiday gifts. Rich
Neckwear, luxurious House Coats,
Smoking Jackets and Dressing
Gowns; also Bath Robes, Raglan
Rain Coats, Gloves, Mufflers, Silk
Underwear, etc.
Attention is called to our line of
Rainproof Coats.
The ideal wet weather gar
nent for men. Superior to mack
intosh, in that it is lighter and fits
better, and having no rubber in its
makeup there is no odor.
Special.
Mems Rain-proof Overcoats, ,
Raglan" shape, from Mandleberg
of London,
$1,000 Each.
A gift that any man would appre-
ciate.
First floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21

Standard Editions
OF the Poets
can be found here in handsome
bindings, printed on fine paper and>
beautifully illustrated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21
We also offer,
AT About Half Price,

FIomespuns and Cheviots, >
in the bright, new and wanted color
ings, including browns, Oxford mix
lures, casters and blues strictly all
wool and ranging in width from 50
to Il inches.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21
Evidence.

What makes you think that young Mr..
Bliggins knows absolutely nothing about
how to carve turkey?''
1.-The fact that he is so prompt and fear
less in expressing his willingness to try"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21

THE EVENING STAR has n regular
and permanent Family Circulate ton
much more than the com b ined cir
culation of the other Washington
dailies. As a News and Advertisin&
Medium 1t has competitor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21

Mister. said Meander1ng Mike, Il ap-
proach you in de true Christmas spirit OF
generosity an self-sacrifice."
''What do you meanY
You know, it is better to give than to
receiver"
Yes"
''Well. mister, I'm here at your service,
willn' to take de small end O. de transac-
ton"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21
WOODWARD. & LOTEHROP.
and F ST. W..
Until Christmas
Open Evenings Until Christmas.
A Christmas Store All Over.

And how smoothly the machinery this big helpful business is
months
More facilities elevator service
No confusion and less delay Delivery Department sending
snnal parcels with Them
selections
at Woodward
morning s the i'm which to shop
fonW
O0So SAOSnA5 AoA 1NnADSA0 OAAS' Department.
atrahv
reeer o
H Goa
and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-12-21
JeWeary.

Third floor.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-12-25
oSSSSSe~>~S>o
ADJUSTMENTS.


Creston Clarke and Miss Adelaide
Prince will constitute the Christmas
Day attraction at the Opera House.
The mere announcement of the coming
Of these popular artists has aroused
an unusual degree Of interest among
local theatre-goers. The bill at the
special matinee this afternoon will be
Tom Robcrtsons famous comedy, pa
vid Garrick." which play. with its
wealth OF pathos and humor could
hardly be equalled as holiday at
traction. At night Mr.. Clarke will be
seen as the young artist. Loris Cardel.
In his wonderfully successful roman
tic drama, THE Last of His Race
This play will be well remembered as
one of the strongest performances OF
Its kind ever seer here, and Mr.. Clarke
Is presenting 1t at this time in re-
Spouse to many requests that have been
received asking for it. AS upon former
visits. Mr.. Clarke's supporting COM
pany remains one Of unusual excellence.
It Is worthy OF mention that these
plays will be given with an elaborate
and beautiful setting Of special scenery
carried by the company.
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-12-25
Fashionable Vaudeville.

Fashionable vaudeville is to-day the
rage and most popular form of amuse-
ment, and as Manager Charles a. Fein-
Ter is always trying to please his pa
irons and on the lookout for novelties.
he has secured for his Opera House.
The Great Lafayette Show. said to be
Americas grandest array Of vaudeville
artists. This extraordinary attraction
will be seen here for three days. COM
mencng Thursday. December q. with
matinee on Saturday. The feature OF
this grand aggregation Is. OF course,
the Great Lafayette. nothing could be
said of this sterling and clever enter
tainer that would not be vain repe-
tltion, for the press agents and critics
on both sides Of the Atlantic have piled
up culoglstic adJectives In their de-
scriptions and comments OF his wonder
full performance. Manager Feinler
looks forward to q very artistic and
profitable engagement, and is certain
The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1900-12-25
st. Joseph,s Cathedral.

At St Joaeph's Cathedral early mass
Mt $3.50 Will be observed, as usual fol-
lowed by services every half hour until
8 o'clock, Official mass ut 1880 will be
followed by pontifcal mass, which will
be presided over by Rt. Rev. Bishop
Donahue; Rev. E. Galway, Arch
Priest; Rev. W. Hall, deacon; Rev. E.
Weber, sub-deacon: Rev. o. H. Moye,
master Of ceremonies. and the sermon
by Rev. Father Hail,
Elaborate decorations have been
placed through the auditorium and the
iloral arrangements present beautiful
appearance. A very pretty representa-
ton OF Bethlehem has been arranged
on the north side Of the church, and the
stall representing the birth place Of
Christ has been very neatly gotten up.
among the musical selections that
VIII be rendered by the choir will be
the famous pastoral mass by Lamblot,
Pews Will be reserved for ten minutes
after the services begin, after which
they VIII be thrown open to those who
attend. - -
Evening services will be held Mt the
st, Alphonsus church. Right Rev. Blsh-
op Donahue officiating.