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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29
HOusefurnisbing Dent

- i Japsnned Bread Box. denied. Reduced from
o. Il Japanned Cake Box. denied Reduced from
oa.. Copper PIPER J.. Bottom Wash Boilers dented. Re.
-. Copper Bottom Wash Boiler. Reduced from
Heavy Tin Fish Boilers. Reduced from s, 90
a,..S White bite, Paper Maehe Pitcher. shopworn Re
2 Japanned Stop Jars, shopworn. Reduced from
Wooden den Wash Tubs, shopworn. Reduced from
i Wooden Paper Rack. damaged Reduced from
81 ! eft Step Ladder. damaged. Reduced from
- i Chair =, I. Ladder. slightly damaged. Reduced
pI.! Sewing CABINET = for vail slightly damaged
sdHssa W.Ts s. Reduced from :.
8 Enaaeled Ware Pitchers. Reduced from 75c.
Enameled Ware Double Boilers. Reduced from
i Enameied Ware Dish Pan. Reduced from
Ensmeiea Mugs. Reduced from 2sc. to 1sc.
] Ensms1sa Rsshs Buckle. Rsaaced from s1.:s to CSC
"ra Il :. o Heaters. damaged. Reduced
/ Jspsnaed Flour Can. dented. Reduced from
i Jap.nnsd Infants. Bath Tub. shopworn. Re.
duced from ~ IS to 81. 70.
Leather Door Mat. Reduced from 81 25 to 75c
2 Imported Tin Cake Boxes. Reduced from
81 Is to 75c.i each.
1 Fiber Umbrella Jar, damaged. Reduced from
81. Is to 75c.
Brass vienna Coffee Pot. Reduced from 81 90
to 500.
/ Nickel Plated Drip Coffee Pot. Reduced from
81. 90 to $500.
9 cans Metal Polish. Reduced from l5c. to Zoe.
can.
5 cans Creme Metal Polish. Reduced from
81 IS to 81. 90 can.
cans Onion Furniture Polish. Reduced from
25c to l6c. can.
Fifth door, Eleventh ct.
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China Department.

L 103 piece Blue and Gold Decorated Syracuse
china Dinner Set. Reduced from S75 90 to $40 90
Pink Decorated Austrian China Dinner Set
plate short Reduced from SIS 90 to sl3 so
l Dark Blue and Gold Decorated Toilet Set
with jar: Reduced from $14.O0 to 81 so
1S-pece Decorated French China Turkey Set
Reduced from $500 to 5000.
Decorated Austrian Chiaa Sugar and {resu
sets Reduced from 81 so to 81 90 each
Richly Decorated Austrian China Fern Dishes
Reduced fren $500 to 81 so each
~. EscoTaled French and Austrian China ChoI
decorated austrian China Salad Bowls. Re
duced from 81 so to 81 90 each.
pss, raa decorated French China Oyster Plates
hedaced frem 81 90 and 500 to SOC. each.
. decorated German China Tea Pot. Sugar ant
Cream sets. Reduced from Toe. to SOC set
OK. 70 imported Uncovered Stems. Reduced from
35c each. ~ . -
25 Decorated German China Salad Bowls. Re-
aueed from DC to 15e. each.
30 Blue Decorated Japanese China Oat Meal
Bowls. Reduced from 1Oc. to &C. each.
Rlchiy Decorated japanese China Cbocolst e Set
Reduced from $3.50 to SIS co. ~
- Hue Decorated Japanese China JardIneras
Reduced from 1925 to 81 So each
Decorated French China Covered Dishes Ra
duced from $3.50 to Sc. each Nv
= decorated French China Meat Dishes Re.
duced from S1.50 to Soc each
Decorated French China Pickle D;sbes pa
duced from DC. and Boo. to l5c. each
Fifth floor. G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29
Accident to Steamer Puritan.

NEWPORT, r. l., December 29.-The
steamer Puritan of the Fall River Line
met with an accident after leaving this
port for New York last night and came to
anchor off Watch Hill. with the freight
steamer Boston lying alongside to give any
necessary assistance. A rod in the Purt
tan's wheel was broken. 1t had not been
decided early this forenoon whether the
steamer should proceed to New York or
turn here for repairs. Later the Boston
took the Puritan In tow for New London.
The disabled steamer will make temporary
repairs. The passengers will be sent TO
New York by a special train from New
London.
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TAKoMA PARK NOTES.
Christmas Services for Children Held
Last Night.

The Christmas entertainment of the sun
day school of Trinity Episcopal Church.
Tskoma Park. was held last night at =
O'Clock. The interior OF the church was
artistieally decorated with green's A large
Christmas tree surmounted on platform
was laden with presents and candies. The
affair was largely attended by the friends
and relatives OF the scholars. who thor
olgtly enjoy ed the occasion. The presen-
tatioHs were made by Rev. David Barr
rector Of the church who made a short
ADDRESS to each of the recipients. He was
assisted by Miss Mary Cady and Miss
Mabel Grey.
The hundred-thousand-dolla fund OF the
Seventh Day Adyentists- has reached the
sum or 3J0,5IS.15. as reported 10y w. T..
Bland, assistant treasurer
MIR. A. G. Daniels left Tskoma Sunday
Tor Iowa, where he will address the grad
uating nurses Of the Iowa sanitarium of
the Seventh Day Adventists, after which
be will depart Cor Nashville. Tenn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29
Voluntary Bankruptcy.

Lyman P. Sterne, a caterer engaged In
business at $50 14th street, through Attor-
neys Brandenburg & Brandenburg, this az
ternoon filed a petition in voluntary bank
ruptcy. 1t is explained that his assets are
stock and fixtures amounting to about
IS 521 So, and that his liabilities amount to
about Se,92S.75. Mr.. Sterne. 1t Is stated,
was formerly member OF the firm or
Sterne & watson, who were engaged in a
similar business on 9Th street. and when
retiring from that firm Mr.. Watson. by the
settlement. assumed certain business In
debtedness. AS MT. Watson within the past
several weeks has flied a petition In bank
ruptcy, q number of the creditors of the
old firm have made demand upon Mr..
Sterne. which. his counsel say. has caused
him to institute bankruptcy proceedings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29
Basket DEPARTING

Work Basket. on stand damaged. Reduced
from 49, so TO 75c.
Work Basket. stand damaged. Reduced
from 90 to $1.00.
2 Work Baskets, on stand damaged Reduced
from 81 90 to 25c ZACH.
Work Basket on stand damaged. Reduced
from $500 to soc. = *
Work Basket on stand damaged. Reduced
from eco to 75c
Work Basket. stand, damaged. Reduced
from So SO to 75c il
l Work Basket. on stand. damaged. Reduced
from S3.9G to soc.
Straw Music Paper Rack. damaged. Re-
duced from 400 to 81. so.
2 Birch Bark Scrap Baskets. Reduced from
81 IS to 75c. each 'N
2 Japanese Scrap Baskets damaged. Reduced
from 81 rs to 75c. each y
Fancy Scrap Baskets, damaged. Reduced from
$1.25 to I5c. each. !
2 Covered Sweet Grass baskets. damaged. Re-
duced from Csc. to 60c each.
1 Covered Sweet Grass Haskell, damaged. Re.
duced from 81 90 to soc.
Covered Sweet Grass Baskets, damaged. lie.
duced from 60c to 45c. : 3 &c
Covered sweet Grass Bal tets. damaged. Re-
l Paper or Music Stand. Reduced from $3.50 to
75c. To
I5c. u.
Large Work Basket. Reduced from 75c. to SOC.
Raffss Glove Basket. Reduced from Csc. to soc.
Fifth floor.
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LECTURES ON CONSUMPTION.
Ravages and Prevention of the Disease
to Be Discussed.

Arrangements have been made for The
delivering Of two lectures, one on The
Ravages and Prevention of Consumption {"
and the other on The War Now Being
Waged Upon Consumption" at Christ
Church, GO G street southeast, this even
ing. The addresses will be illustrated by
stereopticon views DIR. Jesse Ramsburgh
will take the first part, giving a practical
talk from the doctors standpoint, and
Wallace Hatch viii show by help OF the
stereopticon che modern means of COM
batting the disease.
1t is regarded vitality important to the
welfare of Washington that this lecture
campaign should have the attention and
interest of the people: for. II is urged
culated without cost is brought to general
attention there Is every probability that
consumption will be carried to an increas-
mgly larger number of homes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29
Friday Bargain i'm
Hurt Books.

Books slightly soiled, Scared or
scratched by handling-all such have
been withdrawn from stock and are
offered, for immediate clearance, at
very low prices. An opportunity is
thus afforded to make valuable a'idi-
tons to the home library at a SMALL
cost.
The collection Includes books Oh
art, religion, history, biography, IS
says, fiction books in sets, juvenile
books-books OF every sort and
kind; some a bit damaged; many
with no perceptible hurt at all. I'll
at great reductions from former
prices.
Main floor. 10th ct
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Corset Department.

pairs French Corsets, straight front, elastics
attached; sizes 10, 49, ~ and 81 Reduced from
$500 to 81 90 pair.
pairs French Corsets, boned with real whale
bone, straight front: sizes 2S, 20 and 80. Reduced
from $3.50 to SO. 75 pair
pairs French CCrsets, made of black Italian
cloth. boned with real whalebone sizes 20, % and
80. Reduced from 500 to rs pair.
10 pairs Il. x g. Cersets. straight front Black
White and Gray; sizes Is, Is, % and 30. Reduced
from 1.50 soc. pair.
pairs ". d. Corsets, straight front: sizes 49,
81. 2S and 80 Reduced from 81 so to 81 90 pair
4 pairs ]. d. Corsets, straight front dip hip
sizes "a. %, u and 2S. Reduced from 81 90 to
zoe pair.
Third floor, Eleventh st.
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Black Goods DEPARTMENT.

8 yards 44-inch SILK and Wool Novelty Reduced
from s24 so to $10.5O for piece.
"A yards 44-inch All silk Crepe de Chine. Re-
duced from 5000 to 81. 90 for piece.
yards 56-iheh All wool Storm Serge. Reduced
from $500 to $40 for piece.
AZ yards 54nch BroadclOth Reduced from
s7.SS to $3.50 for piece.
81. yards 54-inch Chiffon Broadcloth Reduced
from S.15 to $500 for piece.
yards 54-inch Broadcoth. Reduced from f1O.5 so
to $500 for piece
yards 44-inch Silk and Wool Japon. Reduced
from $40. 90 to $500 for piece
Al yards 44-inch English Whipcord. Reduced
from s.. 10 to $3.50 for piece
Az yards 5D-inch Priestley's Cheviot Reduced
from SG.3S to so for piece.
A.. yards 56-inch Lupins Chiffon Cheviot Re-
duced from $532 TO 81 90 for piece.
yards 4O-inch Priestley's Lizard Cloth. Re
duced from 100 to So. 90 for piece
IA yards 44-nth Wool Japon. Reduced from
$3.50 to $500 for piece
Second floor G. ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29
Friday Bargains i'm
Hosiery Department.

so dozen Childrens Yankee
Boy" Ribbed Black Cotton Hose,
4-thread; sizes 8 to 10.
Special price, I21ac. pair.
A lot of Women's Isle Thread
Hose, fancy stripes and embroidered
effects.
25c. pair.
Values, $50. and SOC.
Also a manufacturer samples of
Women's Swiss Ribbed Isle Thread
Vests. low neck, no sleeves; lace
trimmed and crochet fronts.
25c. each.
Values, SOC. and 75c.
Also lot Merino Underwear for
WolAea, Misses and Children
vests. pants and drawers; slightly
soiled.
3 TO = off.
Main hOor. ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29
Women's Suit Dent,

2 Cheviot Suits, black. size Sc; blue size 81
nnlshed with fancy braid trimming and grdle
Reduced from $4,000 to $3.50 each
owe Green Broadtail Velvet Suit; jacket with
FANCY white vest and white silk lining: Killed
skirt; size SO. Reduced from S55. 90 TO $sS 90.
Black Broadtail Velvet Suit, fancy white vest
jacket Lined with white silk; size SO. Reduced
from 5000 to S;s 90.
Black Cheviot Military Suit; size &c. Reduced
from S25. 90 to $1,000
Novelty Ehevlot Suits, 3, box-pleated Jacket
velvet trimmed sizes 30 and 50. Reduced from
$500 to S25 90 each.
l Novelty Cheviot Suit box pleated Fton and
SKIRT to match; size 49, Reduced from $500 to
$500. ~
Black and Gray Checked Cheviet Suit Etou
jacket; size 3S. Reduced from 100 to sI2 30
Brown Felveteen Shirt Waist Suit; size 80; i'm.
perfect. Reduced to s.. co. -
Blue MohniE Shirt Waist Suit; size So Re.
duced from SIT so to So. 10.
Third floor G St
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Infants Department.

S Infants Close Fitting Caps, brown and
blue finished around the face with cord. lined with
white China silk. Reduced from Toe. to SOC. each.
Children's Dark Blue SILK Hat, trimmed with
pleated rufiie and large ribbon bow. Reduced from
$50 to $500
Infants NainsoOk Short Dresses. round yoke OF
tucks yoke and skirt finished with lace-edged ruff
de. Reduced from 81. IS TO 100 each.
Children's Cloth Coats. champagne shade. trim
med with stitched bands and pearl buttons. Re-
duced from $500 to 81 so each.
Children's Small Velvet Tam o Shanters. Re-
duced from 81 90 to Soc each.
Third floor, Eleventh st.
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Boys Department.

10 Fancy Oyercoats and Refers: sizes 3 to O.
Reduced from $500 and Sc 90 to s.. 95 each.
BOYS Tourist Overcoats. cat extra long and
full: belted back; sizes 9, 10, II, u, IA aud Is.
Reduced from $1,000 to $3.50 each.
Youths Long Pants Suits. single and double
breasted coat: sizes Is. 16 II. Is and 20. Re-
duced from $1,000 and $3.50 to 81. SO each.
10 All-wcol Twopteee Suits short pants: sizes
&, 9, TO- II, r. IA. Is aud 16 Reduced from
$500 to 1926 each.
II An-wool Double breasted Norfolk Jacket
Bioomer Pants Suits; sizes to 10. Reduced from
$500 to $3.75 each.
Russian Blouse and Sailor Suits. in velvet and
serge, handsomely trimmed aud braided: sizes :,
to s. Reduced from $3.50. $1,000 and $3.50 to
Third floor. 10th st.
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Mussed and SOiled
Handkerchief.

All Handkerchiefs, Mems, Wo-
mems and Children's, that are
mussed, soiled or crumpled from
the holiday selling or from doing
duty in the windows, ETC., as Xmas
decorations are offered at very low
prices for immediate clearance.
These will be conveniently displayed
on center counters, main floor, g
street
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29
Friday Bargain i'm
Silk Department.

"a yards short lengths e to 4
YARDS Red Crepe de Chine.
csc. per yard.
Were $I.oo and SI,25.
I45 wards Black Pin-dot Shutting
(silk and cotton), go inches wide.
55c. per yard.
Regular price, SI.25.
40 wards Cerise Satin Sultano.
SOC. per yard.
Regular price, $I.5o.
;, Yards Red Taffeta Silk, rich
shade.
soc. per yard.
Regular price, SI.oo.
Second floor a.
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Lamp Department.

@ Paper Lamp Shades. Reduced from SOC. to
25c. each.
japanese Lamp Shades imperfect. Reduced
i yellow SIM Lamp Shade. soil Reduced from
$50 to $780,
Fancy silk Lamp Shade. imperfect. Reduced
from $4,000 to $12.5O.
/ Lamp Shade, soiied. Reduced from $500 to
$3.50.
Red Porcelain Shade, slightly damaged. Re-
duced from 81 Is to 15e.
Green Lamp Shade. Reduced from s.. 90 to
$50.
6 Silk Electric Light Shades. Reduced from $1.25
to 15c. each reduced from 81 90 to SOC each.
is Odd Candle Shades. shopwOrn. Reduced from
10c. to Be. each.
Fifth floor
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Fur Department.

White Lambs Wool Angora trimmed Fur Sets
m9n p ana collar: Reduced from so to LEO ca.
Diue angora Fur Sets, mum and collar. Re-
duced from 1925 to 81 90 each
4 White Imitation Ermine Fur Sets. muff and
collar. Reduced from 81 90 to 81 90 each
3 Molesktn Sets, muf and collar Reduced from
1895 to 81 25 each.
) White Tibet Sets, muH and collar Reduced
from $50 to s.. 95 each
Third floor, G
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WOnlen'S Cloak Der Mt

Tan Covert Cloth Jackets, silk lined; sizes 30
80 and 49, Reduced from $1,000 to So 90 each
Long Black Silk Coat, gray silk lined and
raid-rimined. Reduced from sos % to S3s 90
Long Light Tan Coat; size So Reduced from
$3S 90 to $3.50.
Black and Red Mixture Rain Coats braid and
velvet trimmed; sizes "a, 80 and So Reduced
from $3.50 to $3.50 each.
Black SILK Jackets, white silk lined and braid
trimmed sizes 80, 3S and 40 Reduced from
$24.0 to $1,000 each
Third door, G st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29
Cotton Goods Remnants.

Lengths 2 70 8 yards.)
Ioc. Outing Flannel, SC. yard.
I2Hc. Outing Flannel, Ioc. yard.
I2Ac. Percales, Ioc. yard.
I2Hc. Ginghams, Ioc. yard.
I5c. Ginghams, I2Hc. yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29
Friday Bargain in
White Bed Spreads.

100 Marseilles, Crochet and Satin
Bed Spreads, subject to mill i'm
projections, offered at third less
than regular prices. The defects
are so slight as to be hardly notice
able, and will not affect the wear.
$500 each. Value, $500.
$3.50 each. Value, $3.50.
$500 each. Value, $500.
Also a few extra size Spreads for
braSS' and iron beds.
so each. Value, $3.50.
$500 each. Value, $3.50.
This lot of Spreads comprises
sizes for single, three-quarter AMI
double beds; also crib spreads.
Second floor, Eleventh st
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29
Boys Furnishing Dept.

dozen BOYS Silk Four in ha nd Neckties. Re-
duced from 25e. and soc. to Ice each
ID ~ Outing Flannel Night Shirts scattering sizes.
Reduced from 75c. to Soc each. 5-
10 Fine Eton Collar Blouses. fancy madras;
sizes TO 3 Reduced from $3.50 to T5c. each
Jersey Knit Sweaters. for children; sizes 2 to
3 years: Reduced from I5c. to 25c. each
~ Sttn Bosom Fancy COlored Shirts. with sepa-
SIC. each - = --'-7 -
lot Of Fine Hats in White. Gray Navy,
Brown and Garnet, slightly mussed and soled
Reduced from $3.50, $500. 81. IS and $3.50 to 81 10
each.
Third floor, Tenth st.
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Picture Department.

1 Large Etching Landscape" brown and gold
frame. Reduced from $500 to s2.0O
Colored Pictures, Heads of Girls. black and
gold shadow box frames. Reduced from $3.50 to
81. 50 each.
2 Colored Pictures-1 Raphael's Madonna. Ma
donna of the Chair: fancy brown frame. with
round opening. Reduced from $3.50 to s. 90 each.
2 colored Pictures Raphaers Angels brown
Is Imported Poster Pictures in dark green
frames. Reduced from 81 90 to Csc. each.
so Small Colored Pictures Landscape, marine and
figure pieces. leatherette frames. Reduced from
25c. to Sc each.
Fourth floor Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29
Noted Lutheran Pastor Dead.

COLUMBUS, Ohio, December 29.-Rev. e
G. Tressel, one Of the best known LII.
theran clergymen in Ohio. and pastor Of
Grace Church. Columbus. died today from
paralysis. He was stricken last night and
never recovered consciousness. He was
sixty-eight years old.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29
Friday Bargain i'm
Women's
Muslin Underwear.

All the odd garments, one-ci a
kind pieces, and those that are soiicd
or mussed have been withdl avn
from stock and are offered at about
half price, for quick clearance. Some
are cambria, some muslin, and thel c
are gowns, drawers, chemises. cor
set covers and long and short skirts.
They are variously trimmed with
embroidery, lace, beading and RIB
bon.
Ooc. for choice.
Were SI.oo to $50.
Third floor. Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29
Won sternburgs Dine With the Kaiser.

BERLIN. December 2s.-Baron Speck Won
Sternburg, the German ambassador to the
United States. and his wife lunched with
the emperor and empress today. The party
included Duke Ernest Guenther Of Schles-
wig Holstein. brother-in-law Of the empe-
ror, and the Prince of Rouss. Baron Won
Sternburg goes to Dresden tomorrow and
will return here January 4. He will reach
washington during the first week of Feb
ruarY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29
Women's Waist Dent.

10 Fisk. Clark Flaggs Red Flannel Waists;
$500 to 81. 85 each ~ ~
~ Wool Waists, Scotch fannels. Batiste and
nun Yelling assorted styles and colors; sizes 81
81. 95 each. vow N T''' ~
Wool Batiste Waists assorted colors witt,
embroidered silk dots; sizes a. 49, 80 and 40.
Reduced from $500 to S.. rs each.
Striped Taffeta Silk Waists: sizes "a and 40
Reduced from $500 to 81 95 each
Brown Check Chargeable Silk Waists; sizes
Third floor G ST
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29
Muslin Underwear Dept.

women's Outing Cloth Dressing Sacques, Kimona
style. pink and blue stripes with plain pink
blue border finished with belt. Reduced from
15c TO Soc each.
3 Petticoats made of green and Lavender striped
silk moreen. umbrella style, trimmed with
ruffe. Reduced from $500 to 81 90 each
pairs Cambria Drawers. umbrella style. trim
med with cluster of tucks and rufie Of blind
broidery. Reduced from Toe. 10 Soc. pair
Third floor. Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29
Friday Bargain i'm
MerceriZed Waist Patterns

800 Heavy White Mercerizcd
Waist Patterns; six pretty designs.
3-yard patterns, SAC.
Regular price, SI.I3.
3H-yard patterns, 03c.
Regular price. Sligo.
Second floor Eleventh 1T.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29
Friday Bargain i'm
Children'S Night Gowns.

A lot of Little Children's Outing
Flannel Night Gowns, neat pink and
blue stripes, made on yoke, with
turnover collar and cuffs.
35c. each.
Regular price, SOC.
Third floor Tenth st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29
Died in Apparently Good Health.

PITTSBCRG, Pa. December 29-Mrs. J.
w. Patterson. wife Of the vice president of
the Pittsburg terminal Of the Wabash rail-
road. died suddenly last night at her home
in this city from heart trouble. Mr.. Pat
terson left for New York at 10 o'clock
last night and his wife was then apparently
In good health.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29
Cheating the Dead.

From the New York Tribune.
In China spurious coin may be lawfully
manufactured when 1t is intended to be
placed in the cofiins Of the dead. The Chi
nese believe that those bad coins make the
dead just as happy as good coins would.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29
Receivers Report Confirmed.

NEW YORK, December 29.-Vice Cham
celior Stevenson. In Trenton, N. j., today
made an order confirming the report of the
receivers of the New York and Nevada
Copper Company and discharging them
from further duty The report showed that
the property of the company had been sold
to Edward T. Toland and others for $i52.-
100, and that all creditors would be PAID IN
full
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29
Blanket Department.

! Light Blue Satin-covered Down Comfortable.
so led. Reduced from $1,000 to $1,000.
I Pink Siik-coyered Down Comfortable, with
Arabian lace center. soiled. Reduced from $40 90
to $1,000
Light Blue Silk-eorersd Down Comfortable,
with Arabian lace center and corners soied. lie
duced from $1,000 To $500.
Second floor llth st.
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Lining Remnants.
(All Half Price1

(All Half PRICE,
I2Hc. Colored Percalines, 6Zc. yd.
Isc. Colored Percalines, 7Hc. yd.
2sc. Colored Percalines, I2Hc. I'd.
3oc. Colored Percalincs, Isc. yd.
Second floor. q st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29
70 20 u "
Regular prices.

A great variety of styles and col.
orings, in Broadcloths, Cheviots.
Serges, Nenetians, Cashmeres, Al
batross, Voiles, Crepe de Paris, Mo-
hairs, Waistings and Fancy Su,t-
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29
Friday Bargain i'm
Horse Blankets.

Our remaining stock of Horse
Blankets offered at reduced prices
to close.
soc. each. Were SI.oo.
7sc. each. Were SIPS.
SI.oo each. Were SI.5o.
SIPS each. Were SI.75.
$I.5o each. Were $500.
5 Lap Robes. Reduced from
$500 to S2.oo each.
Second floor. Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29
Friday Bargain i'm
Muslin Pillow Cases,

100 dozen Muslin Pillow Cases,
size 22Ax30 inches, made from the
three highest cost and best sheet
ings in the narket-"Wamsutta,
New Bedford and Wamsutta Per-
Gale.
6 for $I.oo.
Regular price, $50.
1t will repay you to anticipate
your Inauguration needs.
Second floor, Eleventh st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-12-29
Sewing Machine Dept.

Surprise" Sewing Machine. drop head. auto
matte lift. full set of best steel attachments and
guaranteed for five years; woodwork slightly mar
red. Reduced from SOS. 90 to So. 90.
'Eldredge Automatic with automatic lift.
swell front. full set of attachments and guaraH-
teed for Ave years; woodwork slightly marred.
Reduced from $1,000 to $500.