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' J -if c'1 8 THE aiORNTSTGr TIMES, WlSDarSDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1896. You are ST 6.v JSvcmngs. sure of pleasing- the men folks if you make them a gift of something- from our stock. For there is not an article in the store but what would be acceptable, and be of some practical use. There are Dress Suits, Everyday Suits, Overcoats and Ulsters for Men and Boys, Silk and Linen Handkerchiefs, Suspenders, Gloves, Hosiery, Canes and Umbrellas, Mufflers, full-dress Shields, Neckwear, Fancy Vests, Fancy Slippers, Mackintoshes, House Coats, Bath Robes, mid a hundred and one other useful and appropriate articles, all of which can now be bought at ONE-THIRD LESS lhan their ACTUAL VALUE. Robinson, Chery & Co., Twelfth and F Streets N. W. STOLL'5 "810." Everybody's Shoe Store. Rubbers to burn! You'll need a pair today, sure. Pit3r to run any risk of severe cold when rubbers can be bought here for next to nothing. We've cut prices to create a rush come first thing. Take the children's sizes and buy theirs at same time. There's no size we haven't got. Ladies' Rubers. Storm and Sandal. Prices cut to 25c Men's Rubbers. Self-acting Rubbers. Prices cut to 48c Men's Rubbers. Storm Rubbers. Prices cut to 75c Misses' Rubbers. Imitation Sandal. Prices cut to 22c Children's Rubbers. Imitation Sandals. Prices cut to 20C STOLL'S "810" Seventh BONA FIDECIRCULATION. The circulation of The Times lor trie week ended December 18, 1800, .was ns followh: Saturday, December l'J 38,000 Sunday, December 13 24,050 3fcnduy, December 14 30,130 Tuesday, December 15 38,180 Wednesday, December 10... 37,880 Thurwlny, December 17 37,400 Friday, December 18 37,080 Total copies printed 253,370 Less dnmnjjed copies, copies unsold in office nnd copies returned unnold from news stands and branch offices 27,131 Total 22U.23U I hereby certify that the ubove is a. correct statement of circulation for the weelt ending December 18, 1890. "W1L.L.TAM P. LEECH, Manager of Circulation. Advertisers are cordially invited to viHlt our prebs and mailing rooms at all times and verify the above statement. REDUCED RATES via. PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD :f:r olive WASHINGTON To BALTIMORE, 3ID ........... $1.60 WIIiMDfGTOX, DEL - - - - $4.34: CHESTER, PA ............ $4.90 PHILADELPHIA, PA ......... $5.34 Ticlats to be sold December 24, 25 and 31 and January 1. Good for return passage vntil January 4, 1897, inclusive. For further information apply at Ticket Office or to COLIN STCDDS, Fas?. Agt. SouthcHstcrn Division, ISIIiaud U Sts. City Brevities All i lie public schools will close today for the Christmas, holidays until January 4. Snow sweepers on the horse car lines were called into service last night for the first time this season. An Anti-Saloon League will he formed in Iowa on the same plans and piinclples which govern the local league. District Assembly No. GO, K. ol L, hav ing adjourned until after the holidays, there will be no meeting tomorrow nlj-lit. Sir. Uronson Howard, the well-known newspaper writer and theatrical man, reached Washington yesterday for a bhuit visit. Mr. Walter E. Mar.sh.ill, a medical stu dent, started last liluhl for Ids home in "Vermont to spend his Christmas vaca tion. The lirick pavement on the west side of MnUi street, between Massachusetts avenue and L street northwest, has been repaired. Beginning today and continuing until Congress reconvenes the night forces at the Government Printing Office will be transferred to day work. The body of a dead Infant was found last night on the parking at the southwest cor ner of Eighth and U streets northwest and taken to the Second precinct station. The various local chapels of Columbia Typographical Union, Xo. 101, will loday vote on the different amendments to the constitution, recommended by the inter national com cation. The members of Columbia Typographical Union No 101 will todny make their Christmas gift of fifty cents each for the purpose of erecting .1 home for invalid and superannuated printers. A number of scorching cyclists found their way to station-houses last night: James Brown, Rowland II. Forl, Robert Piper, and Welles rnuderson av ere arrested by Folieemen Duvall and Dodge. Mr. Sayres, Dein., Texas, introduced in the House today a bill authorizing the Smithsonian Institution to participate in the exposition of gas appliances, to be heldin Madison Square Gaitleu, New York City. David McGregor, thirty-eight years old, of No. 104 D street northwest, foil on the snow -covered pavement last night, and fractured his left arm. Ills hurts weie dressed at Emergencj Hospital, and lie was sent to his home. Annie Gleason, colored, Mty years old. was arrested last night by Policeman Lang ley and locked up at the Xew Jersey ae nuc station charged with insanity. Au investigation into the woman's mental coa dition will be made today. Walter Robinson, a twcle-year-old col ored boy, was caught last night in the art or 'tealing oranges from L. B. Hill, corner or Twelfth street and Florida ave nue northwest. The boy was locked up at Xo. 8 by Policeman Boswell. At tlie last meeting or the Biological Society of Washington the following of ficers were chosen for the ensuing year President, L O Howard, vice presidents, Richard Rathbun, C. D. Walcott, B. E. Fernow, F V. Coville; recording secre tary, Charles L. Pollard; corresponding secretary, F. A. Lucas, treasurer, F. II. lvnowlton, councilors, W. II Ashmead, C W. Stiles. F. W. True, E G. Griene and M. B. Waite. l The Ci;y Is Still I ! "TheyiCome" -. j Yes, Uhey. come, in hundreds to be warmly clolhed snugly over- coated-Stylishly dressed. The sale of this ULLMAW stock has 3 been immense has been a wonder a boon a comfort-giving: sale of big: dimensions. What wonder, when values like these 3 are at your service: 3 Men's Suits Made lu tho most ser viceable Sco chgoocU, in stylish plaiils a. suit ihat-cnunot bo du plicated for less than nGorSS A lino lino or extra quality t-cotch plaid buits fur 12,50 S3J5 CSiilta's Soils. Since the days of' Adam never w ere such marvelous values Mothers, do bring in tl.o little chaps we'll surprise jou with our Halt for A fine Children's Hotter, long-wearing, waimth RUing, for..... 83c S1.40 Men's Overcoats In handsome Oxford gray melton's, nicely and warmly lined with cassimnrc. 'lhcy'ro worth S3 and 51. Men's fine Blne.Hrown and-Ulae . Kcisey Overcoats As fine an Overcoat as vta$ ever maunfac -turcd, sells here for... $2,00 1 S4.00 1 $8.25 1 Men's Pants. Men's Pants good ones woll wearer goud lookers and worth double what we ask : 75c j H. Friedlander & Bro., j Cor. Ninth and E Sts. BELIEVED TO BE A CROOK. I'ollce Arrest Edwiird Nu sent for Ills Queer Actions In a Store. Edward Nugent, fifty-five ears eld, who says he conies from Boston, was arrested yesterdaj by Detective Sutton and Police man Miller and locked up at-the Twelfth street station as suspicious. Tho man was found in a store on Seventh street and taken into custody because of his sus picious actions In the crowd. The police are confident that Nugent is a clever pickpocket and that he was at tempting to work the crowds of shoppers when caught Late yesterday afternron he was identi fied by a clerk from the L'oston Variety Btore as a pfekj ocket who had operated there last Friday. The clerk told De tective Sutton that Nugent "-ecu red alady's pocketLook and -was In the net of transfer ring tu his own pocket when detected. The lady, who refused to give her name, called her husband's 'attention to the man and also told him thatrshe had been robbed. Nugent attempted to escape in the ciowd, but the lady caught him b the arm, ex claiming, 'Tnu Jiavcmy money,,'! The remark created considerable. ex citement among the shoppers who ciowded around the thier and the lady whom he had robbed. Nugent, seeing that he was caught, t okthepocketbook from hispocket and returned it to its owner. Tne lr.dy examined its contents, and finding that nothing was mlsliig,nlloved the man to go. The police are now very anxious to obtain the name-and address of this lady in order to prosecute -Nugent. BAX.T. OF.TTIE-BAHBERS. local Union -Given Its First Annual jTJance. The first innlvurKiry ball of the Journey men Barbers' Local Union, No. 21 , was given last evening at Odd Fellows' Hall. -It was a gay and merry crowd, composed principally of members of Local No .21, friends of organized labor and their lady friends. Besides these there were a number of special guests, in all making a dancing attendance of over one hundred couples. The grand march was led by-SIifs Lessie Callahan with .Mr. N D.ChrlBtcnscn. Then followed the regular numbers of the pro gram, ending with "Home, Sweet Home." Thedance program wasprettyandunlque, the principal numbers being dedicated to "Our Lady Friends," "The Central La bor Union," "Our Bosses," "Organized La bor,""OurGentlemen Friends," and others. The "ball was in charge of the following committees: General, white badge Pres ident B. II Yost, chairman: Vice Presi dent G. W. Brown, II. F. Alcier, Robert Salmon and George Miller; reception, blue badge F. L. Kircher, chairman; G. W. Schultz, O. B. Chnsinond, Claude Brown, "W. F. Bechenbach; dancing, red badge N. D. Christcnsen, G. T. Harper, B. Celinto, E. .T. Ganoway and T. F. Mattmgly; floor manager, Prof. Thomas I. Dolan. 10 J1HGLE! J! Merry Go the Bells. Admonishing you to prepare for the grcitest or all Festivals CHRISTMAS. How about jou Wardrobe? Kcmember we arc Men's and Boys' Outfitters; And can render valuable asbiit-incc for A ery su all consideration. Men's Overcoats. $4.98 S7.50 $10 Men's Suits. $3.98 $5 $6 $7.50 Boys' Suits. Coat, Vest, Long Pants If to 19 years. $2.00 Short Pants Suits. 5 to 15 years. $1.75 $2 $2.50 Boys' Overcoats. 11 to 19 years. $2.98 Cape Coats. $2 $2.50 $3 Boys' Reefers. 8 to 8 years. S"-'.50 kind. $1.48 The horde of fakirs infesting this town are adroitly spreading their nets to en ttap and ensnare unwary and unsuspect ing victims. Ttiey are more active jut berore and during the holidays than at ottier season. Out-of-town people, who are here for their holiday supplies, would be wise to visit only such house, that nave established reputations for square dealing. City people are also liable to be tripped and napped by these plausible, but un scrupulous vampires. MAYER & PETTIT, lteliable Outfitters. In loving remembrance. That's what the Xtn.i3 gift i for Such gifts as the lollowing items are lasting and -permanent remind ers of the giver's affectionate re gard. By no n ca is expensive end you're welcome to credit if you so desire. VICTOR E. ADLED OUTFITTER TO MEN. S 7th St. N.W. ZU Reduced Rates via Pennsylvania Railroad. The passenger department announces the sale of special excursion tickets f rom "Wash ington Decembsr 24, 25 and 31, and January 1, valid for return until January 4, 1897. inclusive, to points and at rates as follows: Baltimore, Md , $1.60; "Wilmington, Del., $4.31; Chester, Pa., $4.90; Philadelphia, Ta., $5.34. f Cobbler Rocker in ma hogany and oak antique finish- pjrL, I. ST I Ladies' Desk, sol id oak, highly polished, only The Busy Corner, 8th and Market Space. Chiffon ier, solid oak, high ly polish ed, 5 roomy drawers onlv .65 Cash"or Credit. MAYER & PETTIT, Reliable Outfitters, 415-4I7 Seventh St. Im mE.mimi Open Every Night UnYircnrtstmasi PRESENTS for GQSQSGSGSSSQGSQgCVrcSSSSQQ 2 s For $15 S20 and $25 Overcoats. .4 The weather has been act? responsible for slow sales ;. In Overcoats now we are going to PUSH I Tirst comers .can have their choice of our finest Ker Bey and Melton Ovet coats half-lined with silk for $15. These coats ftre In blue and black and the body lining is of black Clay diagonal. Xo such coats elsewhere at this price only a few HERE. - 8 S3 M. Dyrenforth & Co., vt t? a QSSS5SSSSQQQQSQV SSSSCSSSSQ 621 Pa. Aye. N. W. Under Metropolitan Hotel. Dress Suits IFOP. HIRE. Garner & Co. Cor Till nnd II Ms- W. Men Folks. The hardest present in the world to se lect to the one Intended Tor "Him" unless you re assisted by a lot or hints such aa these we give today In our Kurnishlnjr Pepartment we've just received a host or new wrinkles In Men's Furnislungs.intend ed strictly for holiday purposes. -Men'H All-Silk-TeckK, Tour-in-hand and band bows. SrECTAX. ntlCE, 15c Men's All-Silk r,i)c. Tecks, with flowing ends, in light, medium and dark colors. SPECIAL PRICE, 23c , lien's All-Silk 50c. Tecks and Four-in-hands, all dark colors. SPJKCIAI, PRICE, 3c ilen's Superfine 75c. Puffs and Wales, flowing end. SPECIAL PRICK, 50c Hen's Satin Embroidered Suspenders, in. all colors. SPECIAL PRICE, 25c- Men's Satin Embroidered Suspenders, in. all colors. SPECIAL PRICE, 48c Men's Satin Embroidered Suspenders, in all colors. SPECIAL PRICE, 08c Men's Satin Embroidered Supenders, in all colore. SPECIAL PRICE, $1.39. Men's Cream Brocade Satin Mufflers. SPECIAL PRICE, 00c Men's Cream Brocade Satin Muffler. SPECIAL PRICE, 75c Men's Cream Brocade Satin Mufflers. SPECIAL PRICK, 08c Men's Cream Brocade Satin Mufflers. - SPECIAL PRICE. $1.39. Men's Cream Satin Brocade Mufflers- SPECIAL PRICE, ija.49. Men's Cream Sadn Brocade Murflers. M'KCiAL PRICC. Jjl.HO. Men's Light and Dark All-silk Plaid Mur flers. SPECIAL PRICE, 75c Men's All-woot Cardigan Knit Jackets, in mode, black, brown and blue fePECIAL PRICK. $1.49. Men's All-wool Cardigan Ivnlt .TaekPfa in all colors. SPECIAL PRICK, $1.69. Men's All-wool Cardigan Knic Jackets, SPECIAL PRICK, $1.79. Men's All-wool Hand-knit Cardigan Jack ets, all colors- SPECIAL PRICE, $2.39. Men's Plaid. White and Fannv Pcrr, TJnlaundercd Shirts. SPECIAL PRICE, 30c Men's Night Robes, plain and Taney, em broidered fronts. SPECIAL PRICK. 39c' Men's Xlght Robes, plain and fancv, em broidered fronts. SPECIAL PRICE, 49c Open Every N'ght UrniTcnristmas. S, Ml, SONS & CO, 8th and flarket Space. Xmas morning when the boy sees the goat Such a one as I'll sell joa for S10 would make asptendid present for him. "Well broien in and trained to drive. Surelr any youngster would be tickled to j:et one. Schmid's aSi Emporium 712 Twelfth St. N. W. JOHNSTON'S i& 729 7th Street, Trill be open until 10 o'clock each evening until ChrUtmaq. i ammmimBttmmmammmBmaimm i ansaanBBaaBBa l '"Mpl iSjm " 'IS andal0nirahoP7v "nnui cd oak cornbinatIonPBook- This lamp, completo I , -JS) Oak and Mahoga-iy Eandoinc Konjan Chairs-mahogany Solid PoMshed Oak !l5f)Mfcy !(?5,f'll W V HT Sam Usual !??? --. ; caso aml XV ritlnB DesU- with si,k 8llatlc. "le- ' finish Writing Ucbk. finish liame-upholstero I in silk dam- Chiffonier, five draw- lflWr r?V- f feii) W JTw two-aav briVnT? K 3 driers below desk, brated Kocbeater cJ Many stylos to solectlrom. a-k. silk tapestry or silk brccatelle. ers. French bevel plate I 1 3J& 3fe E m ' Frond, plato mirror top. burner, ThUndju8tab!o MorrN Chhlr. rcvar- Th's particular one. Specal -t mirror, !t t Wt 0W.W. ,""",v':' '".'"" u,-.14,UC)lly u VaUJ. WbVWl illlU. t -s. , m , oniy a icwicit sio vains lor. . ...JJO.JU I Chcval Glass. 22x18 inches, Frrnch bevel plate mirror, solid mahogany frame. $25.00. SUIl iw.' ri This splendid Oak Bookcase, 5 feet G inches high. 3 feet 6 inches -wide, beautifully -finished and lolished. A big "bargain. $fi4. OPEN UNTIL 10 P. M. 'TILL CHRISTMAS. 6 j&k KM Tiii in Beantiful Gilt Recep tion Chair, upholster ed in fine silk damask, medallion back only $1 o.oo. Ladies' Tollet-tables.-in quartered Oak, Curly Birch, bird's eve Mania. and Mahogany in all shapes, both of frame and mirror. This partic ular ono a bargain at A WEALTH BF BEAUTY. V Never in the history of our business had we-such glorious and appropriate Holiday gifts. Every foot of our establishment is dotted with'iattractive-handsome and easy-priced things for both giver and recipient. Incidentally weo,niiRht mention Fancy Chairs, white and gold, pink and gold, solid gilt, niie and gold, also- Rockers, Couches, Easy Chairs, Rugs, Por tieres, Lace Curtains, and hundreds of other things to embellish and beautify the home. Let us add that no fancy prices will prevail, neither will there be disappointments in the delivery of purchases, as we have planned to deliver everything before Christmas day. Neverthe less, we would urge our patrons to make their purchases as early as convenient to expedite their delivery. OPEN UNTIL 10 P. M. 'TILL CHRISTMAS. 433xS8xSSfrS& Lansburgh's Furniture Rink, New York Ave., bet. 13th and 14th Sts. This Superb -l-rt Sideboard. Quar tered Oak Top. shaped bevel Kicnch plate mirror so'id cast brass trnu 11.11153 special holiday price. $21.50. An immenso variety of. Slexlcan Onyx-top Tables, ornamental brass frainc. This bciutirul ono is sell ing fast at $9.50. Rocker in oak and mahogany finish, sad d'.o or e"lbler seat a cheap chair at $4 $2.90. MM. 1 -1 Lovely China Closet, swell siae French plate mirror. Thi3 is asnperb piece of furniture, and no vre'l con ducted home can do without one. Our price, S25. 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