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AVNUiMmrTB TONIGHT. Aca4emy-Charles E. Blan7's "More to 2e Pitied Than Scorned," 8:18* Chase's-Polite Vaudeville. 8:15 p.m. Columbia - Henry W. SaVage's English Grand Opera Company in "Othello," 8:15 p.m. Kernan's-Reilly and Wood's Company. 8:15 p.m. Lafayette-"Running fqr Otdce," 8:15 p.m. National - Second week of "Mother Goose," 8:15 p.m. Finest 60c. Xmas Candies, 35c. SHEETZ'S special will enable you to pur chase Xmas Candies at a great saving. Order early. 10th & F. John R. Kelly, Center Market, 9th St. wing. hrew York Roast Beef. Corn Beef a specialty. Welsbach, Also Lindsay Air Lights. 616 12th. C. A. Muddiman & Co. 1204 G. Ostmann's Home-Made Sausage, Loeffer's famous sausage, Cooked ham and tongue. Dove hams. +houiders and bacon, Dove brand chipped beef, Corned hams; all sizes. WM. Jr., and J. J. MILLER, Markets. 21st and K.; 22d and P s. n.w. W. E. Portzman, twenty-five years old, living at 1918 6th street northwest, called at the Emergency Hospital this morning about 12:34) o'clock and was treated for a cut across his cheek. He told the police that he was assaulted by a strange man while at the corner of 14th street and Ohio avenue. His injury is not serious. Christmas Hams. Buy Dove Brand. You will be suited. All Markets and Noted Stores. No Better Pound and Fruit Cake made, at any price than Reisinger's. Just try it. 25e. lb. 2 8 st. n.w. 'Phone M. 2767. Order Your Xmas Beer Now. Of course, you want the flnest-"OLD GLORY." Drop postal, or 'phone W. 436, Abner-Drury Brewing Co., and a case will reach your home in short order. Self-Feeder Coal Heater, $8.50. A. Eberly's Sons, 718 7th at. n.w. Pure, Delicious Ashburn Ice Cream. $1 gal. 35c. qt. 1333 14th st. 'Phone.N. 183. An Interesting Ehibit of Meats, Extra Heavy Beeves, etc., At Center Market Tomorrow. Lovers of delicious meats will find it in teresting and advantageous to visit T. T. KEANE CO.'S stalls. 34-51 Center mkt. & 9 Wholesale Row, tomorrow. Included in the holiday exhibit of choice Washington dressed Beef. Southdown Lamb and Mut -ton. etc., will be two bullocks, whose live weight equaled 4.tiN) lbs. Also cooked "Smithfield" Ham. prepared in the proper way by an "old Virginia" recipe. Your in spection is invited. Lowest consistent prices and satisfactory service. 'Phone 1ZS. Orders for Meinberg's Fruit Cake And Pound Cake. 25c. lb., for Xmas. may be left at your grocer's, at 85 0 at. mkt. or at the Bakery, 71t1 11th st. s.e.: 'phone E. 1227. These products in every way sustain the favorable reputation Jno. G. Meinberg's hakery goods have won. 25c. lb. Gas Logs at Reduced Prices. 616 12 st. C. A. Muddiman & Co. 1204 G. J. F. Sheetz, Home-Made Candies. Large asst. 2:c. lb. Fresh every hour. 425 12th at., three doors above the Raleigh. Kenny's Handsome Xmas Picture Free Saturday, December 24. C. D. Kenny Co., Teas. Coffees, Sugars; 8 city stores. Capital Traction car 327 collided with a dairy wagon in charge of J.. Briggs at 7th and N streets yesterday afternoon. The wagon was damaged and a number of milk bcttles broken, but nobody was hurt. Great Bear a Pure Spring Water. 4 gallons for 50c. Office, 704 11th. Coal! Coal! Coal! Our new branch. main corridor. Colorado building. Rest quality and full weight. Prompt service. John Moran & Co.. main office, 2126 Pa. ave. Yard, 20th and K n.w. How Do You Feel? Oh! Not at All Well; My liver is bad. Use C-O's anl live good. 93.50 Miller Oil Stoves. $4.50 $2.50 GIa' Rladiators. Gas St oves. $1.00, $1.50. 1204 G . C. A. Muddimani & Co. t>16 12th. Get Tour Xmas Ice Cream and Ices at Reisinger's. riuek Creamr, $1.23> gal. In diviual block-. 51.50C gal.ri35 G .t. n.w. CITY AND DISTRICT. 1"ter Matthewsv, an elderly man~ whoe li es at 72 K stre,t nor tst and is empi~loyed, on the new uneion, statio,. compneilhned to the po:iee last ncight that lhe w.as assaulted and robbed of $2.5M. lIe said he was at workt when a colo.red mane at tacked and robbed him. Matthews gave thle police the name and deseription o.f his alleg:d assailant. He went to the" Casualty 1limpeital and was treated for his injuries William O'GJrady, an inmate of thec Sol diers' Home. was knocked do.w'n by a buggy at 12th end G stre:+ts northwest yesterday afternoon. lHe was only slightly injured about th:e knee. A wagon belonging t" the Elite laundry and a street ear co,llid,-d at the~ intersection of 7th and D) streets yesterday afternoon shortly after 3 o'clock. The wagon was damaged, but nobody was injured. Susie Matthews. celored, eighteen years old, who lihes at 1234 3d street southwest. was -alightly burned about the right arm and face by the e'xplosion oef a gasoline sto)ve while working in the McGill building about 5 oe'clok yesterday afternoon. The overturning of a lamp caused a blaze in the sheow winedow at the store oef S. H. Scheer, 25, H street northwest, shortly be feore 5 o'clock yesterday afternoon. Goods in the window were destroyed and the building wza slightly damaged. The total damage amounted to about $150 and is cov ered by Insurance. A blaze followed the overturning of a can of bensine in the drug store of Edward Green. 946 V'irginia avenue southwest. -last night about 9 o'clock. An alarm of fire was turned in from box 436, b)ut the blaze was extinguished before the arrival of the firemensand before more thean $3 damage had beene done. Elk Grove butter Calendar is very artistIc. -Advertisement. The Case Post;poned. Frank Leslie Fuller and George W. Mar row were arrested yesterday on two charges of obtaining money under false pretenses, and taken to police headquarters by Detec tive Grant. The men have been stopping at a hotel at 1222 Pennsylvania avenue north west, and several days ago they started out to pass as many worthless checks as they could, so the police say. Fuller, it is alleged, would state that his uncle had sent the check to him, and as they were drawn upon a southegn bank, in several Instances they were takin. Charles Flelsehman was not present, and as the police claim he was the enly comn plainant they could locate the ease was passed until January 5 by Judge Kimball, and the police say that several persos who have be vicitimi wiB he on hand at that time to proseese g f iea& et Sheo A,ard et OuriWaWas Christmas exercises wes, Wed at the Friends' select school yesteeday, the pro gram including songs and recitations. A large gathering, embraeing the taeesn and pupils and their friends, asembid in. the new btudy hail of the school to cele brate the closing of school for the beob days. Many gifts for distribution among the poor were brought by the children. The following program was given: Song, "It Came Upon a Midnight Clear," by the school; recitatiot. "A Message to Mother Goose." by Judith Norment; song, "Three Kings of the Orient," by the primary school; recitation, "Old Christmas," by All Haidas Bey; German song, '"Christmas Lullaby." by the German pupils; recitation, "Looking for Santa ,Claus," by Theodore Uhler; song, "The Christmas Tree," by the primaries;. recitation, "Penelope's Christ mas Dance," by Winifred ~ Hyde; song, "Hark, the Herald Angels Sing," by the school; song, "Auld Lang Syne," by the school. For high standing in conduct. attendance and scholarship term certificates were awarded. The primary pupils received nineteen, the intermediate thirty-four and the high school twenty-seven. This is the largest number ever recorded of certifi cates awarded at the end of the first term, due largely, it is stated, to improved con ditions resulting from the new building and alterations in the old ones. HOLIDAY PROGRAM Preparations for New Year at Fifth Baptist Church. The pastor of the Fifth Baptist Church. on E street near 7th street southwest, an nounces that New Year day the morning services will consist of a short sermon by the pastor, the roll call and a reunion. A copy of the pastor's "Motto for New Year Revealed and Souvenir Greeting" will be given each person present. New Year night the series of special revival services will begin. The church has engaged the I'ailey Quartet of Philadelphia to assist the pastor in these meetings, which will be held the first two weeks in January, and may be continued. A large chorus led by Mr. Dailey will also assist in the music for the meetings. Thursday night, December 29. 1904. the Christmas entertain ment at the home church will be held, and Friday night the entertainment at the afternoon school will be held. The Xmas Feast Will Be most complete when you top off with deli cious Connecticut pies. Minceandotherkinds. -Advertisement. Model Stable at Fort Myer. Col. Charles Morton, 7th Cavalry; Major Thomas H. Slavens, quartermaster, and Capt. Charles P. Summerall, Artillery Corps, have been appointed a board to meet at Fort Myer, Va., for the purpose of reporting whether the type of stable re cently constructed at that post for the ar tillery is satisfactory with regard to light and ventilation. The board is instructed to repqrt the nethod employed 'in obtaining light and ventilation and what changes, if any, are deemed necessary. The Elk Grove Calendar is a beauty.-Advt. Surprised Mr. Brinkman. Mr. Edward Brinkman of 4,4 street and Pennsylvania avenue was the principal of a surprise party tendered him last night by the Carpet Mechanics of Washington, the occasion being his twenty-eighth birth day. He was presented with a Masonic ring. Refreshments were served and a flashlight photograph taken of the entire party. President C. S. Roberts of the Na tional Association of Carpet Mechanics was present. p Printing That Brings Best Results is cheapest in the end. Next time consult Byron S. Adams, 512 11th st. n.w.-Advt. New Chicago Sleeper, C. & 0. By., 2:30 p.m., only one night out.-Advt. Treasury Council, N. U., Election. Treasury Council No. 200, National Union, held its annual election of officers on Wednesday evening, December 21, and the following were elected for the ensuing year: President. Theo. L. De Land: vice president. E. J. Pattee: speaker, G. L. Lohrer: recording secretary, W. Scott; financial secretary. J. W. Harsha; treas urer. N. C. Martin: chaplain. J. L. Heupel; usher. W. D. Ritner; sergeant-at-arips, W. W. .Ludlow. Trustees. E. J. Pattee, H. A. Singer, Jr., J. P. Reed. Delegates to cabinet. George C. Havenner and Theo. L. De Land. Delegate to Immediate Relief Associa tion: J. W. Harsha. Installation of officers will take place January 18. 1905. How to Make Xmas Punch. To secure the best results use "Old Brad dock' Md. Rye for the Xmas punch. It's exceptionally rich and mellow. Best dealers. -Advertisement. Architectural Club Entertainment. The Washington Architectural Club held its annual Chirstmas entertainment last night. Mr. D. Wolfsteiner, Mr. Graham and other members of the club furnished a musi cal and literary~ entertainment, which was followed by a laughable pantomime repre senting an architect's office during a busy period. The entertainment was witnessed by an unusually large portion of the mem bers. Refreshments were served and a hearty Christmas spirit prevailed. V. Baldwin Johnson's Coal, 612 9th St. Tomorrow special for Christmas coal. Advertisement. $1.25 Baltimore and Retuz'n, B. & 0. R. R., Saturday and Sunday. All trains both ways. both days. except Royal Limited. ''H-ouriy service" Saturday.-Advt. Officers Elected. At a regular meeting of the David D. Por.. ter Garrison. Army and Navy Union, the following offBcers were elected: James Campbell, commander; H. C. Jones, senior vice commander; Christian Olsen, junior vice commander; B. F. Wilson. officer of the day; James Stiiweli. officer of the watch; J. Schoenthal, inspector, John Ash, chaplain; Win. H. Coulter, quartermaster; executive council, J. C. Daley, S. J. Block, T. E. Lee. Delicious Butter for Xmas Dinner. The choicest butters of the leading cream eries at James F. Oyster's. 9th & Pa. ave. "Four-leaf Clover" Creamery, in 5-lb. boxes, a specialty. Fresh Nearby Country Eggs. Advertisement. Men's Club Offcers. 'The Men's Club of Northeast Washington has elected the following officers for the ensuing three months: President, H. 3. Robertson; vice president, D. W. Peters; recording secretary, W. H. Van Vlick; financial secretary, L. L. Dunning; treas urer, W. A. Moore; house commnittee, A. H. King, chairman; Eugene Walters and Sam uel D. Gompers. The club was addressed by Mr. Ed Hay. Southern Dailway's Theater Train. Effective December 24 and every Saturday night thereafter until further advised, Southern Railway will operate theater train Washington to Leesburg. 11 :4 p.m. This in order to take eare.of its patrons desiring to attend theaters in this city.-Advt. Co-OpermliTe E7mg W.rk. At an en mneeting of the Society of Ameria Foresters last evening Mr. J. Girvia Peters made as sedres en -The FoaHnt.m end olatpnf Govermnet C.g,an*r wee W~ht~ePrivate Qamy. -b D charge of Is 464ji e ih ound has reported to'eant mti iUsI I englneeAs, thor ;fld thh i erkr construtting the.1dth streit per eoneeting the ldWy1sn he 1 monument grounds north.ot the propga laggardsns with the river road in Poton*i ak. He also reports that the old iron tas formerly used for holding the house wat supply for the Executive Mansian and ti large wooden tank fotmerly used for halt lag water for the use of the Od hydraul elevator have been taken apart and r moved from the premises. These tanks hal been stored in. the attic of the mansic since it was remodelled In 190. Velati's Famous Candies for Xmas. Packed in fancy boxes, baskets and no1 elty receptacles, these delicious Chocolate Bogtbons and Caramels make most pleasin ifts. Early ordering is the most satisfaw tory. Store open eveninigs. 620 9th et. ju above F. 'Phone 2081. Prompt service. Advertisement. Fined for Shoplifting. Carrie Miller told Judge Kiniball in tl Police Court this morning that Mabel Phi lips, who is a clerk in a 7th street stoi where Carrie was charged with taking pair of gloves from, was "telling a story so as to damage her reputation. The Miller woman was arrested yeste day by Detective Trumbo as she came froi the store and was taken to- police heat quarters. Later she was released on $1 collateral. Judge. Kimball listened to the woman story and then Imposed a $10 fine. Serve Elk Grove Butter at the Xmas dinne -Advertisement. Want Vestibule Street Cars. A movement is under way to secure prc tection of street car motormen during th winter months. The Preachers' AssociatiQ of the Methodist Episcopal Church lai Monday held a meeting, when it was do cided to call upon the street railway cor panies to provide vestibule cars in the col season. Further consideration of the mal ter will be given by the legislation cots mittee af the association at a conferenc late this afternoon. 01.25 To Baltimore and Return $1.2 Pennsylvania ra9road, Saturday and Sur day, tickets good on all trains except Cot gressional Limited, and good for return uo til Sunday night.-Advt. Can Place Temporary Tracks. Permission has been granted the Phils lelphia, Baltimore and Washington Rail road Company to lay temporary tracks o Maryland avenue and across 9th strec southwest and government reservation Nc 199, for the purpose of unloading materhi on reservation No. 113. They are to be use only for the transportation of large quar titles of building materials for use in th construction of the new buildings of th Agricultural Department, the National Mu seum and the District municipal building Care will be taken to make them interfer as little as possible with traffic on th streets. Christmas Holiday. Greatly reduced rates via Southern Rail way. Apply 705 15th st. and 511 Pa. ave. Advertisement. English Opera. "La Boheme" was repeated by the Sa% age English Grand Opera Company at th Celumbia Theater .last evening with on ene change from the cast of Monday night that of Mr. Reginald Roberts in the pa, of Rudolph. the part for Mr. Sheeha. The beautiful music of Puccini and its ad( quate interpretation by Mr. Savage's spier did company of singers gave pleasure to large and enthusiastic audience. At yesterday's matinee Verdi's tuneft and ever popular I'l Trovatore" was sun with Mr. Sheehan as Manrico. Miss Brook as Leonora. Miss Newman as Azucena an Arthur Deane as the Count di Luna. i was an excellent performance, the prir cipals being in good voice and the larg and efficient chorus singing the Anvil Chc rus with stirring effect. Tonight Puccini's "Tosca" will lie the of era. with Miss Rennyson, Mr. Sheehan an Mr. Goff In the cast. Elk Grove-a famous quality butter.-Adv For Christmas Morning Breakfast there is nothing you'll appreciate more tha N. Auth Provision Co.'s famous Sausage Made of--purest spices and finest home dressed meats. All kinds. Sales rooms, 621 29 D st. s.w. Branches in all markets. Advertisement. Highways and Byways of China. Mr. Bailey Willis, who has recently ri turned from China after a year spent thier in explorations for the Carnegie Institutiol bas arranged to address the Nationu Geographic Society this evening. His sul lect will be "Highways and Byways< China," and the lecture will be illustrate with eighty pictures, many of them colore< which he took personally. The address one of a series on the far east arranged fc this season by the National Geograph: Bociety, and wi be at the National Rifle Armory. 'J20 G street, at 8 o'clock. Baltimore and Return, $1.25, Via Pennsylvania railroad, every Saturda and Sunday, all trains except Congression, Uimited.-Advt. Agreed to Pay Board Bill. Araminta D. Easley of 401 G strei riorthwest complained to the police yestec lay that C. H. Gilbert, who is an ager; for a local insurance company, had lej hier boarding house without paying his bil Gilbert was arrested and presented hi rore Judge Kimball this morning. E~ agreed to pay the bill' and was allowe to go. The Real Sentiment of Christmas as expressed in the gift of practical valui Start a savings account for some one wit LUr:ion Trust & Storage Co., 1414 F.-Advt, Fined Twenty-Five Dollars. Theodosia Carter, a young colored gir was arrested yesterday by Policema Lynch and taken, to the-.tenth precinct str tion -on two charges of larceny. The girl, who is employed as a domesti by Mrs. Marie Mader, was charged wit taking various articles of clothing. She denied taking the clothing in quet tion, but her record in the Police Couw was against her, and upon one charg Judge Kimball fined her 25 ad on ti other she demanded a jury trial. SALT RIIEUM Itches, oozes, dries and scales ove and over again; local applicatiori do not cure it, because they .cannc remove its cause, which is an unpur condition of the blood. The rno obstinate cases have been perfecti and permanently cured by a cours of htood's Sarsaparila the best medicine for salt.rherun i all the world. For $atisl.si.'ls e wq sse s ese 0 Be4tObe sK3beilnM%L a MM hab 'els>Mb l i Cates jlr.iLIa aUte T w a s sanrrd 19 last an tb a : adeed t- ly and da udir seetion M . of the Distreft dhe was arraigned i tried 8p be at wbhia tiene he we k found peach of tao ont - i "arsryinegn ad ' ryini a -.a wisd aduded to pas I- a ae of $ on or, In the oven le of failure to 1 tg nesa, to serve nlnet, r- days in the weinkheMa on O$eh eunt. Il ' behalf of the nU..m it. in e1mane6 th n the conviction hMd Oth cOunts Is eOd. tn..Th It wapreouiedt the c inrttou Attorneys J1. . Colin and W. H. Green. Chief Justice Clahaugh directed that th . writ issune. It is eturnable at 11 o'clocl s, the morning of the 27th instant. S It Elk Grove Butter stands frat in merit -Advertisement. Launches Cared Por. Two launches, belonging, to the Unitei e States coast survey service, No. 22 and ar . unnumbered one, are at Bennett's boatyarw o for care during the winter. The launchei a have been in - service during the summe months with the parties of engineers fron the coast survey who have been employed In mapping the Potomac and its tributarie n on both sides, preparatory to the issuing o new charts. During the winter the launche o will be repaired thoroughly, and will b made ready for active service as soon a the weather p rmits. $1.25'Baltimore and Return, r. B.&O.R.R., Every Saturday and Sunday. Tickets gool returning until Sunday night. "Hourl3 service" Saturday.-Advt. e Held for Grand JTury. Harry E Evans was arrested last nigh t by Policeman Darnell ad sent to the firs precinct station on a charge of larceny Oscar C. Hutchinson. who lives at 2406 14t1 street northwest, was down in the south, west section of the city and fell in with Evans, and it is alleged by the police tha Evans took everything of value that th other man had. Judge Kimball held Evans to await th 5- action of the grand jury under ei,0OO bond Small's Christmas Flowers. Latest -New York novelties; American beau ty roses, violets, orchids. J. H. Small & Sons florists, 14th and 0, Washington; Waldorf Astoria and 1153 Broadway, New York. Advertisement. Gift Palms at Special Price. t Blacklstone's, 14th & H, is offering hand some $3 palms, with jardiniere, for only $2.50 1 -Advertisement. e Employment Agency Regulation. * In a recommendation submitted to th - Commissioners, Major Sylvester, chief o police, seeks to make it a misdemeanor'i e the District for any employment agency ad vertising for help, male or female, and re ceiving money in advance, to fall to returl the money within forty-eight hours upoi demand, in case of failure to provide i position for the applicant. The fine to b imposed is fixed by the chief of police a from $10 to $50. The prohibition of th employment agency from requiring appli cants to sign a contract or agreement o any kind is also suggested in the proposi tion. Major Sylvester's proposal has been re e ferred by Commissioner West to the cor Y poration counsel for an opinion. t Shuffle's Celebrated Barlington Buttel -the best and most delicious butter foi Xmas feasts. Order a 5-lb. box. 320 Centei Mkt., B at. wingc 'Phone M. 382.-Advt. a Tl Be Jithsieneral Prison. It:is,Atated that as soon'estiie new ani s larger guard house wt the Fort Washingtor d coast artillery'statiokis cdfhpleted the pos t will be made a general prison for violator - of military laws in the Department of th e East. Now, owing to, the limited accommo. - dations at the- post, only men who hay been sentenced to short terms of imprison ment, varying from one to six months, ar d confined at the fort. Braneh Office, Vt. Ave "and I St. Advertisements are received at The Star'i branch office. King's drug store, corner Ver mont avenue and I street, at regular rates No charge for messenger. Columbus Warren, colored, fifty years old i- living at 1124 Linger's court, fell from i - wngon near Pennsylvania avenue and 20t1 street this morning and-broke his right leg He was treated at the Emergency Hos pital. * Do you know "The Son2 of 60 Years?" SThere are four verses. Verse I SAyer's Hair Vigor makes tihe hail e grow. Verse 2. Ayer's Hair Vigo stops falling hair. Verse 3. Ayer Hair Vigor cures dandruff. Vcrs< ~4: Ayer's Hair Vigor always re Lstores color to gray hair. C.,Afg.?Co t Our - t~ Kentucky Blue Grass Turkeys - Are here, and a Sne let they are. 20c. Elphonzo Youngs Company, Grocers, 68 Ninth Street. --=A pretty picture ~.would prove a pleasing gift for any one. -Nicely Framed Pfc tures by Gibson, t I Cihristy, Giirt and __5 b other artfi*te-4peciaL. S. J. WYNiBLE, iUL aI : NEWWDE,25 G St. A SeledD 4ollectton of 302 Wines and istfllates e For hames= au ge. Teinwr VChris. XAder' s 'OWN im* ~ a 20ug~ Wy S~S r~ aeN! 4ha Ot Yg s sta 1 ls t i--- aw s was lst heart. *.mudI aer aefttoer -as married to a I 3-t; iW!Weieke Se had two el dsUe. , th alny of blur came here, to llve. Te moa -obta e epioY=ment.1 Am am : lsge Ibetory and lived on M18so01rl avenue. Upon reaching Baltimore the prisoner said ha was not inairrld ts the woman who had I t lved with him as Me wife for iftetn years. r ?mrwasabgm ana,rue po lieI he amid, at the of a who kept a saloon.- Mrs. Gittere No. 1 played .the certifleate and was a d when she heard that her nags was a bogus affair. She she was Gittere's legal wi(e, and said she would call his relativesr to prove that they, C too, believed they had been legally married. Sale of surnitur at S0n's, 1407 G at., tomorrow,- at 10 a.m., including pieces for all parts of the house and office. -Advertisement. Lehigh Alumni Club Smoker. The Lehigh University Alumni Club gave a smoker at the University Club last night, its first of the season. It was so successful that the club decided to hold monthly smokers during the winter and spring. The third Thursday of each month was selected as night of meeting. Impromptu s(ieeches were made during the evening by Mr. Ralph Lee, the retiring president; Mr. Prindle, Mr. Farnham and Mr. Barnard, the presi dent-elect. College stories and songs were appreciatively received, and the Lehigh yell was heard at frequent intervals. The fol lowing officers were elected: R. P. Barnard, president; S. S. Vorhees, vice president; W. J. Douglas, secretary and treasurer. Among those present were Messrs. Keys, Iyee, Barnard, Anderson, Freyhold, Watson, Mo 1hun, Prindle, Lewis, Vorhees, John, Farn ham, Bailey, Goss, Perley, P41l1ips, Doug las and Freund. "Holiday Bates" via "Atlantic Coast Line." For information call at 001 Pa. ave. n.w.-Advt. A false alarm of fire was sounded .from box 414 about 7:30 o'clock last night. The fire and police departments. responded and now the police are looking for the individual who violated the law. A $100,000,000 Deficit. It is estimated by experts that the govern ment deficit for 1905 will amount to $100, 000,000. The demand for Nat. Cap. Brewing Co.'s Munich Beer is steadily increasing. Used in more homes every day. Brewed of finest malt and Bohenian hops. 2 dos., $1.25. 'Phone 222 for a case for the holidays. It Genuine Home-Made Cakes. The skill of the cleverest home cake mak ers is employed in making Holmes' genuine home-made FRUIT and POUND CAKES, and the best ingredients are used. Every cake is baked just so and represents the limit of cake deliciousness. Only 25c. a pound. Don't fail to order Holmes' genuine home-made PIES for the Xmas dinner. Home-prepared mince and other delicious fillings.20c.each. delivered. HOLMES' BAK ERY, 1st and E sts. 'Phones, E. 1440 & 1441. it A street car and buggy collided at the intersection of 2d and Canal streets south west yesterday afternoon about 5 o'clock. T. E. Trazzere of 450 Pennsylvania avenue northwest was thrown from the buggy, but was not injured. His horse ran away and damaged the buggy. Miller & Krogmann Will be fully prepared. Dove Brand hams, all sizes; Ostmann pure pork sausage, Pudding, scrapple and mush; -Pork of all kinds; Corned hams a specialty. 1t Center and K St. Markets. Christmas Cards, Half Price. Tree toys, favors, "snow." J. Jay Gould's. ite Good Things to Eat at Donnelly's. Make our store your Xmas headquarters for the table: Only the best at the lowest prices. Goods delivered promptly. Open evenings. California Wines- direct from i the vineyards. Buying of us you save the middleman's profit, besides getting the pur est quality. Pure Catawba. 75c. gal. Im port Sherries and Port. 75c. hot. Claret Rhine Wines and Sauterne, 25c., 50c. and $1.00 hot. All kinds of nuts, sweets and cakes. 14th and I streets northwest. it Porto Bicos, 50c. a Box; Meerschaums cheap. That 31.00 box of 50 Cigars. Every thing in comparison. Sickle's, 1011 Pa. ave.' Contention Among the Bakers. All the local bakers are just now contend ing for supremacy In the b)aking of Fruit and Pound Cake for the Christmas trade. Klenk Bros. have by far outclassed all others, and are ready with tons of the finest at 20c. lb. Stanfs in all markets. Bakery, 2122 L st. n.w. it* Christmas Bells, Fancy Papers, Tinsel, Scrap Pictures, Tree Toys. J. Jay Gould's Candies. Holders, Favors, "Snow," Cornu coplas. etc. de23-2t The fire department received a call from box 208 about 6:15 o'clock this morning and found a blame in the apartments of Kather ine Throckmnorton, in the Stanhope flats, at H and 1st streets northwest. A lighted match dropped near a curtain caused the blaze, which resulted in about $150 damage being, done. Wilson & Mayers' Saturday Sale, 10 a.m. New and used furniture for the home. New- brass and enameled beds; new style f,jlding davenport bed, parlor furniture, etc. 1227 and 1229 G st. It You Gan Buy Dove Brand Smoked'Meats, My own make Sausage, Scrapple, Mush and Pudding, Fresh and Salt -Pork, Cooked ham and tongue a specialty. ANTON OSTMANN, - it* Riggs and 0 St. Markets. The Semi-Annual Exanations of the Board of Dental Examiners of the Dis trict of Columbia will be held at the Dental Department of Georgetown University Jan. 4, 5 and 0, 1905. Applicants must file their aplctos on or before December 2S4 1904. W.E.Dieffenderfer, M.D., D.D.S., Sec. de22-2t*2 Just Try Saratoga Arondack Water with your Xmas dinner. Residents of Washington can now have this highest-2 class table water delivered at their homes. Ogfice, 416 8th n.ir.1 'phone 285. 5. C. Er-a -o Co., whlalen agents. - e28 Tree Ornaments. Opip Evenings.-Gould's, de10-14t* 'ines and idquera of the linest kind for Xmasn holidays, at moderate wi - cap he had at Win. Helmus', 1316 14t at, n.w. -del-4t Snoftea~ PIotures, 421 9th st. -n?dmaa iE4 t ead, efannet wla i3helvd- last aight, and :m 4 slaen tlla '$as e**Mly a hed a whisky bottle SI r!osunsevata meo, was the state "Ilt ee the paH5eat.. Two other VAUMWs *ae dinner tesu M Vy but the # lawtrdedated that be g 54 not break the bottle. A flue of $5 was W4osed. Jury trials were demanded In the anesaled weeao ases, and bond was fied t $100 fse t#ele agg e . It is a0eged bat the det ndaats bad trouble with other amn near 9th street and Pennsylvania ave ge, and that they were armed. When the gllemaa approached themk they tried to soale by getting In a wagon and driving kway. .Lisse Fields, coloret was called by Bruce after the latter had been arrested ad asked to take a 'message to- his house b or him. She then proceeded to demand a L trial on the street corner. Her conduct nas such that Sergeant 'Hartley arrested ter. .isle put up a lively fight and was ulled In the snow before the arrival of the atrol wagon. Judge Scott fined her $5 for he part she took In the street row. Florida Oranges. Genuine Indian River fruit. SOe., 85c. and 40c. Malaga Grapes. Great, big, fat clusters. 20c. Delicious Fruit Cake. Strictly home-made. 5-lb. tins, $1.85. Assorted Fruits Glace. 5-1h boxes, $1.75. Every Variety of Nuts. til strictly new crop and best selections. 5 lbs., $1. Table Raisins. gg clusters, large, rich, meaty fruit. 2,5c. and 30e. Elphonzo Youngs Company, Grocers. 428 Ninth Street. 1408 0 Street, Has Many Exclusive Novelties icr Christmas. Delicious Caramels and Chocolates 'Phone 1694. de21-4t28 I t Our Kentucky Blue Grass Turkeys Are heie, and a One lot they are. 20c. Elphonzo Youngs Company, Grocers, 428 Ninth Street. AUSEMENTS. Polite vaudeville. Daily hat.. 25c. Eves.. 25c. ind 50c. The Famous Trio. Edith Decker, Wm. Canten and big. Abramor in "Faust" prison scene. S Folly Fanny Rice in "The Singing and Dancing $ )olis."" Stuart, "the Male Patti," fresh from Cu ope. Macy and Hall in "A Timely Awakening." _ 3ussell and Buckley. Seebaeck. Wills and Hassan. 'Whirling the Worlds" spectacular metlon pictures. Next Week-Eight Vessar Girls, Toosoonin Arabs., stc. The only theater not Raising prices Xmas at. de19-5t.20 ]A CJJ~ OPERA HOUSI W>QD. and SAT_ ., r -ALL THIS WEEK- BEST iEO. M. COHAN and SEATS,. .2scs SAM. H. HARRIS Eves., Good Seats, Present 25&50c. HEMUSICAL FBIVOLITY 10 Singinging Comediara 13 Musical Hits 31G. BIRIG-HT. BRILLIANT BEAUTY CHORUS SNext week-"BUSTER BROWN." del9-iit.20 Kernan's. WEa~eDl.~ Reilly & Woods' BIO SHOW, NTODUCING THE ONLY PAT_REILLY. - XMAS WEEK-"THE WORLD BEATERS." de19-5t.15 ~'JLnUJL~aflUU TUORS - AT. -TONIGHT AND ALL THIS WEEK Chas. 3. Blaney's Scentec Melodramatic Sensation, * n1ORE TO BE PITIED : TITAN SCORNED. A S'TORY OF THE CHURCH AND STAGE. - 0 PEOPLE-I2 BIG SCENM-PRETTY GIRLS - CATCHY MUSIC. - ext week-THE WAY OF THE TRANSGRESSOR de19-5t,15 TAUSTRIA 1113 F S'l Exhibitors' Sale frome the Purveyors to the Imperial an Fine Art Porcelins, Amphora, Gra -Royal Dux Ivory Porcelain, Grand Finest Bohemian Glassware. Rock,Crystal and Amethyst Speci Vienna Pendulen Mantel and M n Gongs, Grand Prize. TONIGHT at $d5 OTItELL. -! . 44V ' VAi ate, J.. .... iii . Aee. .g. a....... estcsie. o Mil LIONEL BARRYMORB is tpe ne s emu.y et New "THE OTHER GIRL," trlo. at Iqa 'et.n.7a 5t1SWTeat. 4ATIONAL Tonight pt 8 LAST MATINEE SATURDAT. 'isal Week at Elaw & Esamger.. Mighty Sesug MOTHER GOOSE. .e.a..g with a CHRISTMAS. , uaMATIN. EN MONDAY CHIARLN FROHMAN PRUUhTB Wm. H. CRANE In the Comed. Franeate, Paris. Sc.. BUSINESS [5 'Th. Play of the Year."' BUSI NESS. ..a adBox Sale Now Opea. de22-tf.4 desl.W4 Convention Hall. )NE GREAT WEEK, I.| ONDAY, DEC. 26 FIRST TIME ON ANT BTAGN. DAVID BELASCO Wim Present Mrs. LESI,IE CALTER In the New Play, L ===A DRIBA== y DAVID BELASCO and JOHN LUTHER LONG. L7Same entire c.mpany, productio end eeetef he seen January 9 at the Belafeo Theater. N.T. SEATS NOW ON SALE AT PHILPITTr ICKrT AGENCY (in ItSAopE), Pa. ave. B. erved seats, 50c., 75e.. $1.00. $1.60. $2.0. de2O-tf,40 ~HORAL SOCIETY. The MESSIAH. CHORUS OF 15o. Mme. Anita Rio. "ra. Frank Croxton, bass. Josef Kasper. coadneter. CHRISTPIAS NIGHT, nnday, 8 o'clock, Chase's Theater. Seats, i.IN, I T.. t . Arthur Smiths 127 F at Ing Tuesd. Dec. 20. de15-t.2 EXCURSIONS, ET. NOTICE. 0. and after December 16 Mt. Terea Btaa>K harle. Macalster will be withdrawn for sum! apalrs. Notice "il be given Prior to resoop . THIEMOUNT VERNON AND MARAtHAIy By .. MERTENS. President.O., LIMIT Through Sleepers to CALIFOR flA;wthout Berth, $S-50 ersonally condueted. tri-weekly, the year aseml. t. J. Poston, Gen. .Agt., 8,1 1*5,. Arlington, Myer, Falls Churc1 - FROM AQUEDUCT BR1DGE HALF BOU3LTi. orfolk & Washington Steamboat Company. W orold'swne Fairf, S(st ouis d R aol Court o .futrtia.th rz. -fl. :0 m u.Aeamna 6 fur ew, G r d risat - latr e lcs its orh Cat. hedral - pom aSt11)