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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15
Cuckoo and Other
New Clocks.

CUCKOO CLOCKS are in
" vogue again and are a
great fad this year for
Dens, Libraries, Sitting Rooms
and Reception Halls. We are
showing very handsome line,
ranging in price from
$500 to $500 each.
We are also showing Clocks
for every part OF the house,
all Of the very best makes, in
the most complete assortment
OF styles, including novelties in
many unique and artistic de-
signs that are exclusive, and
which make very handsome
and desirable Xmas gifts.
This superb assortment in
cludes clocks that run from one
day to four hundred days with
one winding.
Every clock we sell is war
ranted.
Handsome Imported Clocks of gilt
and enamel, with inlaid dial and
French gilt works; s-day; cathedral
gong; strike on the hour and half
hour. Edcn. .................. SOo.ob
Handsome Imported Clocks of gilt
and onyx, with French works; S-day;
cathedral gong; strike on the hour
and half hour. Each. ......... S65. 90
French Gilt Clocks, with fancy top
and base, and imported works; S-day;
cathedral gong; strike on the hour
and half hour. Each. ........ $500
Imported Gilt Clocks, dial inlaid
with rhinestones; S-day; cathedral
gong; strike on the hour and half
hour. Each. S6o.oo
French Bronze Art Clocks, hand
somely decorated; cathedral gong; s.
day. Each. ......:... 5000
French Gilt Clocks. inclosed in
dust-proof glass cases; S-day; cathe-
dral gong; strike on the hour and
half hour. Each. $500 and 5000
French Gilt Clocks, Enclosed in glass
cases; American movements; S-day;
strike on the hour and half hour.
Each .Sl6.W
American Clocks. inclosed in glass
cases; handsome ornamented top and
base; S-day; cathedral gong; strike
on the hour and half hour.
Each NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. .$25.0O
French Gilt Boudoir Clocks, in a
variety of styles; one day wind
Each .$1.00 to $500
French Gilt Clocks, for travelling,
inclosed in leather cases: American
movements. Each. ....$4 .50 to $500
Nickel Clocks. repeating alarm
one-day wind large size. Each. .$l.50
Nickel Alarm Clocks; one-day
wind; warranted. Each. ....75c.
Main floor, Eleventh st.
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Stationery,
Desk Novelties, etc.

MO one mark of refinement
v is so conclusive and so
easily put in evidence as
the use of correct and tasteful
paper for correspondence pur-
poses.
We are showing an elegant
line of Box Papers and Envel-
opes and paper by the pound,
in the latest tints and finishes.
Also pretty line of Juvenile
Papers.
Also Imported Desk Novel
ties, in glass, silver, brass and
leather, and you can't go
wrong if you give something
that will make his or her desk
more complete and prettier.
Also German .Favors, Leather
Desk Sets, Playing Cards and
scores of odd and pretty things
suitable for holiday gifts and
euchre and whist prizes.
Fancy Box Papers, holly decora-
ton, containing "a sheets paper
and "a envelopes. 25c. to SOC. box.
Paper Cabinets. containing two
and three quires paper and two and
three. packages envelopes. 75c. to
$1.25 box.
Box Papers, assorted sizes, con-
taihing 8 quires paper and 8 pack
ages envelopes. $500 box.
Decorated Juvenile Papers, "A
sheets paper and "A envelopes. 25c.
box.
Leather Desk Furnishings.
Desk Baskets. $1,000 and $4,000
each.
Desk Sets, pieces-red, green
and blue. $500 to 500 set.
Desk Calendars. Coo. to $1.50 ca
Engagement Pads. 75c. to $500
each.
Fitted Portfolios for travelling.
$3.50 to $500 each.
Poker Sets, with leather covers.
$3.50 to $500 set
Bridge and Whist Sets. with
leather covers. $3.50 to $3.50 each.
Library Sets, scissors and paper
Z knife. In leather cases. $1.75 to
$500 each.
Main floor, Eleventh st.
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Small Furs
For Christmas.

NN7E call. attention to
WV most unusual assort-
ment of fine Small
Furs which are eminently suit
ed to our climate. We collect
ed these with this end in view,
and Our selections were care
fully made from the best of the
several kinds. There are Boas,
Scarfs, Cravats, Ties, Pelerines,
Storm Collars and a splendid
line of Muffs to match. Minks,
Squirrel, Persian Lamb and
Foxes are most wanted.
Our line of Misses and Chill
dren's Fur Sets for Christmas
gifts is very comprehensive,
and includes, among others,
the following splendid values:
Misses Fur Sets.
Sable Squirrel Stole, trimmed
. with fox tails: large fiat muff to
match. SS75 the set.
Red Fox Boa, with large fiat
muff to match. 1915 the set.
White Moufflon Stole. with large
fiat muff to match. $3.50 the set.
Squirrel Collar and large fiat muff
to match. $3.50 the set.
White Thibet Sets, large round
or square collar and muff to match.
$S.75 and $1,000 the set.
Children's Fur Sets.
Imitation Ermine Sets, with silk
cord trimmings long stole and nat
muff S1.90 to $4.25 the set.
White Thibet Sets. fiat collar and
muff 1925 and 1895 the set.
Nutria Sets, fiat collar and round
muff 1918 the set
Brook Mink Sets, fiat collar and
muff. $4.75 the set.
Krimmer Sets, large fiat muff and
collar, with silk cord trimmings.
S4.75 to $S.7J the set
Third floor, st.
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Silk and Other Hosiery
for Xmnas Gifts.

w i 1in sss Of s"3 Hosi:ry ys' i:f
women, which include
silk, in open-work, embroidered
and lace insertion; also cotton,
Isle thread and cashmere, in
plain and choice embroidered
designs.
Hosiery for Xmas gifts neat
ly boxed if desired.
Women's Silk Hose, in white and
exquisite evening shades; plain lace
and dropstitch.
$500, S2.25 to $3.50 Pair.
Women's Black Silk Hose, hand
embroidered, in rich designs and
colors.
SO to $500 Pair.
Women's Embroidered Isle Hose
plain and fancy designs.
$50, SOC. up to $3.50 Pair.
Orders can be executed for
Women's Silk Hose (plain or
open work., in shades to match
costumes and slippers.
Main floor, st. --
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Hand broidered
Linen Shirt Waist
Patterns.

A NY woman would be
IN pleased to receive
dainty linen waist pat
tern for a gift. We have just
received a new lot embroidered
by hand on fine, smooth linen,
with bowknots, and trimmed
with German lace insertions.
Others are embroidered in the
new English eyelet effect, and
others in handsome designs,
with drawnwork and the dainti-
est of hand tucks.
S2.75, $500, $500 to SII.oo.
Also a lot of fine Linon de indie
Waist Patterns, machine embroid-
cred. in dots, bow knots and other
pretty effects,
$I.5o each.
Put UP in neat boxes for
Xmas.
Main floor, G st.
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Rich Shell Goods
For the Hair.

I'm selecting gift for mother,
sister or a friend, what
could be more appropriate
than a dainty back comb or a
pair of side combs?
The following items may in
tereSt you:
Shell and Amber Back Combs,
with filigree gold tops. 75c. each.
Persian Barrettes, used for dress
ing the hair low, in shell and am
Der. single and double crescent
shapes. 75c. and S1.25 each.
Shell and Amber Back Combs, in
all the new shapes, plain and metal
tops. soc. each.
Side Combs TO match SOC. a pair.
Pearl Gray Back Combs, for gray
or white hair. 75c. each.
Side Combs to match. 75c. pair.
Shell and Amber Back Combs.
finished with straight band of
rhinestones. S1.25 and S1.5o each.
Side Combs to match, S1.50 a pair.
Real Shell Back Combs, in plain
and beaded 14-karat gold tops; also
real pearl settings. 5000 to $4,000
each.
Side Combs to match, $3.50 to
S24.00 a pair.
Partisan Hair Pins, in shell and
amber, with ball tops. 25c.. soc.
and $1.00 each.
Main floor, g St
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Rich Photo Frames.
NNYE are showing a rich
Wv selection of Photo
Frames In all sizes

An
Wv selection of Photo
Frames, in all sizes
and kinds, from the small Ping
Pong size to the full cabinet,
in leather; also in French gilt,
white metal, solid silver and
bronze, in plain and scroll de-
signs; also some rich effects
studded with rhinestones.
1nclose your photograph in
one of these handsome frames
and send it to a dear friend for
a gift. Nothing will be re-
ceived with greater pleasure.
Bronze Cabinet Frames. with tap
estry mats, $500, $1,000 and 1920
each.
Bronze Cabinet Frames, studded
with rhinestones. 5000 to $500
each.
French Gilt Cabinet Frames,
plain, beaded and with scroll tops,
S1.00 to $1,000 each.
Leather Photo Frames. in red,
black, blue and green. 35c. to 500
each.
Leather Miniature Frames (fold-
ing). for one, two, four, five and
six pictures. $500 to 5000 each.
Ping Pong Frames, in leather
bronze, French gilt and enameled,
to hold one, two or three pictures.
Csc. to $1.OO each.
Main floor, Eleventh st.
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Eiderdown Robes
and w rappers.

NNYONDERFULLY con-
WV venient garments that
should be numbered
among every woman's ward
robe. Eiderdown is the most
comfortable, most attractive
and altogether the most desir-
able material for these gar
ments. There is a large assort-
ment OF them here, in all the
popular plain shades.
Attention is called TO the fol-
lowing excellent values:
Eiderdown Gowns, made with loose front
and heavy wool girdle; collar, cuffs and
pocket finished with bands Of stitched satin
pretty shades of gray. pink. blue, lavender
and cardinal. A very special value at
S3.q5 each. Usually $500.
back and loose front; large sailor collar,
bound with satin; pockets and cuffs similar
ly trimmed; large variety Of shades.
$500 each.
Crepe Eiderdown Gowns. kimona style,
with wide satin band trimming; no collar;
also the same quality material, made with
sailor collar, with three bands of satin
trimming.
5000 each.
Crepe Eiderdown Gowns. made OF the best
quality material, in the popular kimona
style: no collar. finished with wide satin
bands, narrow novelty braid and a very
heavy wool girdle; variety OF shades.
$50 each.
Tenth and SITS. corner.
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Gloves Make a Fine Gift.
Neckwear.

man can never have too many
ties. Neckwear in every conceivable
color treatment that is consistent
with modern make and taste; shapes
the newest. makes the best. and the
quality in each grade is the highest
limit that can be used. whether it's
the quarter-of-a-dollar tie or the tie
that costs several dollars A tie is
as staple gift as handkerchief.
25c. to S3.Oo each.
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Black PettfcoatS
AS Xmas Gifts.

w c Of f''f Black 'GS Si Pe5tieo pats
from one of the best
manufacturers of this class OF
goods. They include Black
Mercerized Sateen and Black
Moreen, in one-of-a-kind
styles; some trimmed with
narrow ruffies, some with.
tucks, some with accordion
plated flounces and some with
accordion plating edged with
ruff1es.
We offer this lot, being extraordi-
nary values, at prices ranging from
75c. to So. so each.
Regularly $I.oo to S5.75.
Third floor Eleventh st.
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Xmas Gut Ga IS.

T HE most complete line OF
best finished American
Cut Glass we have ever
offered. We buy from reputa-
BILE cutters only, and buying di
rect in large quantities enables
us to offer the best possible
values in hrst-quality goods.
We quote a few items:
Cut Glass Carafes. .........S3 1925
Cut Glass Salad Bowls. SO 80
Cut Glass Ice Cream Trays. $500
Cut Glass Decanters. .........$ $500
Cut Glass Oil Cruets. .S195
Cut Glass Fruit Dishes. A.25
Cut Glass Tall Bon Bons. $500
Cut Glass Bon Bons.. S1.3o
Cut Glass 6-inch Naples. $50
Other richer pieces up to $1,000
each.
Fifth floor.
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Table No. 3
75c. each.
Table No. d

Contains many dainty and artistic
pieces OF French and German China,
including Cake Plates, Salad Bowls.
Comb and Brush Trays. Ice Cream
Platters. Odd Plates, Cups and Sau-
GERS. Chocolate Pots, Cracker Jars.
and Cream Sets. Coffee Cups and
Saucers. Mayonnaise Dishes, Hair
Receivers, Bonbon Dishes. Tobacco
Jars, Syrup Pitchers, Sread and
Butter Plates, Sugar Bowls, Tea
Pot, Sugar and Cream Sets, Oatmeal
Bowls, Pickle Dishes, After-dinner
Coffee Cups and Saueers. Covered
Bouillon Cups and Saucers, Oatmeal
Sets. Stems. Hot Cake Dishes, Fancy
Tea Pots, etc.
$I.oo each.
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Special Values i'm
Girls Winter Coats.

A RACKFUL of Heavy
IN Cheviot Long Cloaks for
girls from 6 to ID years OF
age. A large variety of smart
styles, in assorted blue, brown
and mixed cheviOts.
Special price, $1,000.
Reduced from $500 and $1,000.
Also rackful of Girls
Heavy Winter Long Coats, as
sorted styles and cloths-many
with hand-embroidered en-
blems and fancy braid trim
mings; sizes 6 to IA.
Special price, SI2.5o.
Reduced from $3.50 and S2I.oo.
Third floor, G st.
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Handkerchief.

Handkerchiefs packed in a box
make a graceful present and cost
but little.
Strictly all linen, regular and ex-
ira sizes; hemstitched for the most
part; tape borders If preferred:
plain white, or with colored borders.
12l3c. to $50 each; $50 to $500
the dozen.
Also showing dainty French makes.
IN beautiful weaves and more beau
titul colorings; some with white CEN
tiers and colored spots. stripes or
pads; others with self spots or
stripes. SOC up.
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Mufffe

A rich Silk Mufler of white or
black, or of one of the many new de-
signs, is a present that every man
can make everyday use of. A most
beautiful and useful present. put up
in neat, attractive holiday boxes,
SI.oo to $3.50 each.
For Evening Dress we show the
Dress Shields. in silk and satin. lined
or unilned. Prices range from S1.oO
up.
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Hats.

We have made this department a
special study and brought ii to a
high state of efficiency-and can fit
you perfectly in a few minutes. And
no matter what you pay for the hat
you buy here the service il will rem
der you will be the most satisfac-
tory, besides the satisfaction Of
knowing that you have on the latest
style and a hat that suits your head.
The Boston Derby. one of our spe-
Gals, and one that compares very
favorably with those sold for dol
lar more-$2.00 each.
Other hats al $500. $500 and 500,
including the famous Stetson Self
conforming Derby, which is the acme
of hat perfection.
Silk Hats in the newest blocks and
In proportions to suit any face, $3.50
and 500 each.
Silk Opera HAS. well made in every
particular, 500 each.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15
Xmas Gifts
For Men.

TIT OW often have you said,
Ii or heard said, Il don't
know what to give him.
It's so hard to find a present
for a mani = The following
list answers all such questions
with new, valuable and peril
nent suggestions.
And gift-buying for men has
been made easy by the follow
ing methods: Careful planning.
abundant assortments, SPLEEN
did productions, all arrange
nents made with a view of
avoiding confusion in making
selections. Whatsoever article
belonging to mems furnishings
is the chosen representative of
the very best that the maker or
the markets produce. Every
male member of the family,
every male acquaintance. friend
or relative can be most advan-
tageously supplied.
Gloves Make a Fine Gift.
Gloves of all sorts-fabrlcs. furs
and skins. made at home and abroad;
styles. materials and finishings the
best to be had for the price asked
soc. to $500 a pair.
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SWea tiers.

A very necessary article for winter
wear. and a gift that is sure of APP
probation. We snow them in all
new weaVes and colors, with We
neck, coat style, buttoned and silk
sleeves, and one with We neck. coat
style, buttoned and self sleeves.
S2.25 to $3.50 each.
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Tables of Gift Articles
On Fifth Floor.
NN7E have grouped to-
Wv gether on separate ia
bles in China Depart

ment a very comprehensive col
lection of appropriate gift arti-
cles at the same price, ranging
up to $500.
We quote a few items from
the four most popular-priced
tables, and invite an inspection:
Table No. I.
Here can be found daintily dec
Grated bits of China including Cream
Pitchers, Sugar Bowls, Hair Re-
ceivers. Egg Holders, Candlesticks,
Mustards, Water Pitchers, Salads,
Cake Plates, Bread and Butter
Plates, Tea Plates, Cups and Sau-
GERS, Mustache Cups and Saucers,
Bonbon Boxes, Sailed Almond DISH
es, Pin Trays, Pen Trays, Cracker
Jars, Ramekins on Plates, Salt and
Pepper Shakers, Chocolate Cups and
Saucers, After-dinner Coffee Cups
and Saucers. Ash Trays, Breakfast
Plates, Bouillon Cups and Saucers,
Salt, Pepper and Mustard Sets, Bone
Dishes, Mayonnaise Bowls, Desk
CandIestick Holders, Spoon Holders,
Sauce Dishes, Burnt Match Holders,
Teapot Tiles, Hanging Match Safes,
Shaving Mugs, Sugar Shakers. I'm
ported Stems, Mugs, Jardinieres,
Rose Jars, Toast Racks, Inkwells, etc.
25c. each.
Table No.
Contains Daintily Decorated Salad
Bowls, Cake Plates, Bread and But
ter Plates, Wedgwood Historical
Plates, Sugar Bowls, Cream Pitch
ers, Bonbon Dishes Comb and Brush
Trays. Manicure Trays, Pin Trays,
Candlesticks, Cracker Jars, Choco-
late Pots, Celery Trays, Mustache
Cups and Saucers, Shaving Mugs,
Marmalade Jars, Syrups, Tea Pots,
Sugar and Cream Sets, Hair Re
ceivers, Covered German Stein Mugs
Teapot Tiles, Oatmeal Bowls, Smok-
ing Sets, Tobacco Jars, Sherbet Cups.
Mayonnaise Bowls, Nut Bowls, Cor
fee Cups and Saucers, Bouillon cups
and Saucers, Chocolate Cups and
Saucers. Tea Cups and Saucers, etc.
soc. each.
10 EtV{
Table No. 3
Contains richly decorated Chop
Plates, Tea Pots, Pitchers, Mayor
nalse Bowls, Syrup pitchers, Rose
Jars, Covered Bonboh Boxes, Tea
Pot, Sugar and Cream Sets, Import
ed Covered Stems. fOlive Dishes,
Mustard Jars, Sugar Bowls, Cream
Pitchers, Nut Bowls. Salad Bowls,
Comb and Brush Trays, Tea Pot
Tiles, Tea Platesp Dinner Plates.
Bread and Butter oPlates, Cake
Plates, Covered Bouillon Cups and
Saucers, Oatmeal Sets; Tea Cups and
Saucers, Chocolate Cups and Sau-
GERS, After-dinner Coffee Cups and
saucers, Candlesticks. Celery Trays,
etc. ar
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15
Artistic Lamp

NUR splendid new stock of
I Artistic Lamps, Shades
and Gas and Electric
Portables and Fittings offers a
very wide choice of useful and
ornamental Xmas gifts. We
quote a few suggestive items:
"B. & H" Nickel Reading Lamps, Z
complete ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. $3.50
Black Iron Reading Lamps. $500
Electric Reading Lamps. $3.25
Gas Reading Lamps. 1925
10-inch Lamp Globes. .$1.OO
New Black Mission Lamps. $500
Rich Hand-painted Lamp Shades,
1880
japanese Geisha Shades. 500
Fifth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15

From the German. French. English
and American markets: plain and
fancies; cotton, Isle thread. merino,
wool and silk; in weights suitable
for the different weather changes.
Cotton, I2Iac to $50. pair.
Lisle Thread, 25c. to SI.oo pair.
Merlno, CSC. to $I.oo pair.
Wool, 35c. TO $I.oo pair
Silk, SIPS to $500 pair
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15
House Gowns, Smoking
Jackets afc

splendid gift, and one of the most
acceptable Christmas gifts a man
can be presented with-and IL is use
full. The Eounging Coat. the Smok-
ing Jacket. the Dressing Gown-at
present almost an endless variety
to select from, and they are not ex-
pensive, either, unless one wants
some of the exclusive novelties.
Longing Coats. So.oato $4,000.
Smoking Jackets, S4.25 to $500
Dressing Gowns, 81. 20 to 5000.
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Artistic Furniture
for Xmas Gifts.
VIZ THAT could bemore ap-
wv propriate. what more

Wv propriate. what more
acceptable-useful as
well as beautiful, and something
withal that all the members of
the household may enjoy
than pretty piece of furniture?
Because it is suggested as the
most suitable for Christmas
gifts does not imply that Christ
mas furniture is for a special
room or of a special kind. 1t
is of all kinds, and for all rooms.
And the cost may range from a
dollar, or even less, up to and
through the hundreds. A dainty
tabourette may make the re-
cipient happy, or a beautiful
parlor suite may delight the
housewife.
Chairs-hall, library, cham
Der, parlor, den-make most
acceptable holiday remem-
ORANGES.
Writing and House Desks
are always beautiful gifts, es-
pecially to her" and the dif-
ferent styles and finishes are al
most bewildering. And the
range of prices is quite as great
as the styles-wide enough to
cover all Christmas appropria-
tons.
And so on through a multi
tude of pieces, each handsome,
artistic, useful and priced rea-
sonably.
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UnderWear.

All the various makes OF Under
garments in tie several weights and
fabrics which this climate and varied
fancies demand. Also extra size
Drawers for short men and extra
stcut men. The stock is splendidly
complete, and we believe you will
have no trouble in getting just what
is wanted.
soc. to $3.50 per garment.
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Dainty Japanese China.

NUR new japanese China
W Room offers the best pos
sible opportunities to the
holiday shopper, for here can
be found dainty, odd and artis-
tic gifts at very reasonable
prices. We quote few items:
Rich Imari Mayonnaise Sets......75c.
Choicely Decorated Chocolate Pots.
Dainty Tea Strainers, with holder.75c.
New Potted Cheese Holders. soc.
Mor1age vases. Vi. 20
Blue and White Umbrella Jars. .$1.35
Blue and White China Jardin-
1eres ................-....... .Si.5o
Thin Cups and Saucers. Csc.
Blue and White Sugar and Cream
sets DOC.
''Wise Mem Pattern Mayonnaise
DlSUeS ...................... $lO
Dark Blue Chocolate Sets. $500
Fifth floor.
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SI.oO to $500 each.
Hosiery.

Names or initials engraved on
Canes from $500 up free of charge.
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w alking Sticks,

We are showing an excellent line
OF Mems Walking Sticks. in all the
popular woods and finishes, includ-
ing Partridge, Malacca. Furze. Hick-
DRY, oak, Congo, Weichsen Ebony.
etc, with handles Of silver-trimmed
Buck Horn. silver-trimmed Cape
Horn, silver-trimmed Ivory and
Briar Root inlaid with silver. Also
other very handsome sticks inlaid
with silver
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-15

25c. to S3.Oo each.
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MO one mark of refinement
IN is SO conclusive and so
easily put in evidence as
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1904-09-13
.SLASHED Her
WITH RAZOR.
(special to THE Times Dlspatch.)

(specal to The Times Dspa tch.)
PETERSBURG, VA, Sept. 12.-John
Warrenton attempted to murder his wife
here early this morning by cutting her
with razor, inficting CHASTITY wound
In the back OF the neck, also cutting her
face and hands. The wound in the neck
extends almost from ear to ear. the blade
OF the razor touching the spinal column
and the victim now lies at the Home for
the Sick In a desperate condition. but with
some chance for recovery.
Warrenton surrendered himself to the
authorities at the Jail, where he Is now
held without bail to await the result OF
his wifes condition. He IS about thirty
five years OF age, and a painter by trade:
His wife is about twenty years old and
made quito lengthy ante-mortem state
ment which Is signed annie I. Chap
man. and describes her difficulties with
her husband and his attack upon her.
she states that Me maltreated her SO
constantly that she was compelled to leave
him several weeks ago. and this morn
Ing, while on her way to work. was
Joined by him on Washington Street and
accompanied for long distance, during
which time they quarreled and he at
tackled her with aSrazor. The wo1nan's
condition is reported as slightly better.