Alexandria Gazette from Alexandria, Virginia • Page 3

TUESDAY EVENING. DEC. 24, 1F95. LOCAL MATTERS. -'vm rises co-morrow at and sots 435.

High water 2:03 a. an. and 2 34 p.m. Weather this section threateniDif weather, 'ollowed by run to night and Weduesdaj flight chaises ik temperature; souths-rly winds. The Gazette will not be pub? lished Day.

Christmas is the toot of the horn, the occasional explosion of powdercrackers, the holly and cedar here and there, the displays in the shop the auxious and anticipative txpressions of the younger generation had the smiles of the- older, all unite in imparting the requisite vim to this greatest of all holidays. The prepara? tions hereabouts for its observance, while not lavish, have been in most cases ample and sensible, and to-morrow good chter will prevail in the majority of homes minus the excesses into which some are prone to run. Originally a strictly religious festival, the day was celebrated in a manner suitable to the spirituality it should impart to every believer in tho Christmas religion. But centuries ago it was captured by the world, and while still observed by my? riads in accordance with its primary object, it is too of ceo desecrated by ex? cesses aud orgies which savor not of a day intended to celebrate the birth of the Prince of Peace. The Gazette wishes all a bappy Christmas, and hopes the day will be spent in innocent ploasures and in the temperate use of the blessings sent by a kind heaven, lu the midst of it all let us remember there are many in our midst to whom the occasion is calculated to be tanta? lizing.

All have not been blessed alike in basket and store. Some will be thankful with the bare substantiate, not even hoping for the luxuries of life. While surrounded with plenty let none iorget the less fortunate brother, re? membering that one of the required evidences of our faith is to distribute to the necessities of our fellow-creatures. The Christmas Trade has made tbiogs lively in the city to-day. While numbers made many of their selections in Washington equally as many made them here.

The stores have been thronged throughout the day and will be long in to the night. The number of strangers in the city was noticeable, and most of them was buyers. The country people found ample stocks from which to select, and the mild and clear weather brought many visitors from the rural districts. The streets in the neighborhood of the Market Build? ing were strewn with evergreens, holly and other Christmas adornings, and much were purchased. Nearly every store exhibited turkeys, und the bulk of this species of poultry seemed to be prime.

Housekeepers were busy all day in stocking their larders and mak? ing other preparations for the enjoy? ments of the morrow, while the young ones reveled in anticipation of Kriss Kringle's annual visit. Christmas Christmas Day, will be observed as a general holiday in this city and through? out the Christmas is more observed throughout the South than any other holiday. The banks and public offices will be closed and business will be suspended as far as practicable. The railroads will run ouly the necessary trains and no freight be received or delivered. The postoffico will keep Sunday hours as wiil also the telephone and telegraph offices.

Christmas services will be held to-morrow as fol? lows aud at the Catholic and Episcopal churches the musical programme pub? lished on Saturday will be rendered: St. Mary's at 5, 6:30, 7, 9, 9:30 and 10 a. Christ at 11 a. St. Paul's at 11 a.

Grace at 6:30 and 10:30 a. German Lutheran at 4 p. M. P. Church at 6 a.

m. A Little Boy's Skull Just as the 5:30 p. m. local train of the Washington Southern Railway passed Colross on its way to Washington yes terday Mr. Steel, of this city, who had previously stepped from the track, heard groans in the gulch on the west side of the railroad and near the north? western corner of the wall which sur? rounds the grounds of Mr.

W. A. Smoot's residence. He iustituted a search and to his horror found an eleven-year-old white boy named Wil? lie (or Winfred) Dean, son of Mr. A.

C. Dean, lyinc in the gulch with his fore? head crushed. The li.tle fellow, though terribly and fatally hurt, was conscious, and begged Mr. Steel to take him home, telling him at the time that he had fallen from a train. Mr.

Steel picked him up and he was conveyed to the house of a colored wo? man in the neighborhood and later to his home on north Patrick street. Drs. Bechtel, Smith and Howard attended the boy, and though his entire fore? head was crushed they found that the brain was intact and unirjured. In dressing the boy's head it was found necessary to remove the whole of the frontal bone. The little patient bore his suffering manfully, at times ex? claiming "Oh my head," and at one time raising his hand to his forehead and at others to the back of his head.

The boy would at times lapse into un? consciousness and then won Id have lucid moments, so it was at first diffi? cult to ascertain how the accident had occurred. It was at first supposed that he had boarded the train at the depot and jumped off after it had acquired a rapid speed, and had fallen and struck his bead. During last night, however, in his rational moments, he told a dif? ferent story, which was to the effect that he didn't jump, but was pushed off by one of the train's crew. This ver? sion of the affair he gave on several occasions, and each time it varied in no material particular. In his delirium, it is also said, he exclaimed "Don't push me off." The youngster's in? juries are believed by the physicians to be necessarily fatal.

He was alive this morning, but it is thought his death is a matter of a short time. An investi? gation of the affair will be made. The Blind is under? stood that State Senator Mushbach during the present session of the legis? lature will endeavor to have the Insti? tute for the Blind located in this city instead of at Staunton, where it is at present. Alexandria offers special ad? vantages for such an institution and it is hoped that the Senator's efforts may succeed. Police following cases wore disposed of by Mayor Thompson last night: Cott Nelson and James Doherty, charged with fighting, were fined $7 each.

Carrie Travers, charged with being I drunk and disorderly and for assault? ing Jesse Popp, was fined $5 for the first offense and $10 for tbe latter. Kate Fisher, charged with selling liquor without a license and on Sunday, was dismissed for want of evidence. Charles Hughes; charged with drunk? en and disorderly conduct and for as? sault, was fined $5. Annie Brantman, charged with sell? ing liquor without a license and on Sunday, was fined $17. Jessie Popp, charged with the same offense, was fined $17.

Florence Livingston, charged with a similar offense, was dismissed for want of evidence. Ernest Travers, charged by Justice Beach with impeding justice, was fined $2.50. The following cases were disposed of this morning: William Modaus, arrested by Officer Atkinson for drunken and disorderly conduct at a Prince street boarding house, forfeited $5 collateral. Hezekiah Godfrey, colored, arrested by Officer Young for disorderly con? duct, was fined $5. Henry Brown, colored, arrested by Officer Beach for disorderly conduct, was fined $5.

E. Corbin, colored, arrested by Offi? cers Arrington and Howson for drunk? enness in the street, was fined $2 50. John Hal bur toe and Mary West, both colored, arrested by Officers Hall and Sherwood for drunkenness and fighting in the street, were fined $5 each. Sarah Levi, colored, arrested by Of? ficer Smith charged with stealing money from Lawrence McCann, was dismissed, the complainant failing to appear. Stewart Case, colored, arrested by Officer Ferguson charged with attempt? ing to defraud a boarding house, was ordered to pay the amount due and the costs of the warrant.

Night night was cloudy and mild. Eight prisoners and three lodgers were at the station house. Trouble on the R. H. Atkinson appeared at the station house this morning and gave a thrill? ing account of an adventure which be? fell him last night on the road between this city and Washington.

He says he was in his road cart with his family on tbe way to tbis city when a resident of tbe county named Denterman ran his team into him. Mr. Atkinson remon? strated with him for his action, telling him the collision was tbe re? sult of carelessness or wanton? ness, when Denterman became in? solent and aggressive and jump? ed from his vehicle and caught the bri? dle of Mr. Atkinson's horse. Upon tbe latter ordering him to release bis bold, Denterman, he charges, drew a pistol and said he would kill him.

By this time three colored men were attracted to the scene, and when they said some? thing to Denterman he reasserted that he would kill Mr. Atkinsou. The lat? ter finally drove away. The authori? ties of this city having jurisdiction but one mile beyond tbe city's limits, could do nothing in tbe matter, and Mr. Atkinson will appeal to the county authorities.

M. L. King is vis? iting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.

T. Hanckel, of Charlottes vi lie. Miss Annie Howard and Miss Eliza Riggs, at Charloltesviile, will spend the Christmas holidays with relatives in Washington and this city. Mrs. L.

Dillingbam, of New York, is in the city to spend the Christmas holi? days with her father, General Davis, on south Washington street. Miss Harrison, of Leesburg, and Miss Butler, of Baltimore, are the guests of the Misses Minnigerode, on Prince street. Mr. Wesley Makeley continues seri? ously ill at his home on south Henry street. Miss Ann Lawson Tebbs, of Tbe Plains, is visiting her niece Mrs.

Donald McLean. Mrs. E. D. Eldridge and children left here yesterday to spend tbe Christmas holidays with her brother-in-law, Mr.

Charles H. Heustis, of Philadelphia. Premises Smitb, with Officer Frank Bettis, of the Alex? andria police, yesterday afternoon made a search of tbe barroom of Dick Burnett, at the upper end of King street near the Stone bridge, in search of stolen goods alleged to be hidden there, and though tbe house was searched from top to bottom, drawers turned inside out and every nook and corner examined, nothing stolen was found. Had anything been previously stored there George Chicbester's ex? pose Saturday night doubtless proved tbe necessary hint. Burnett's ranch is not the only place in Alexandria which can reasonably be looked upon with suspicion.

While that place may bave gained more notoriety, there are others none tbe less questionable. Tbey have been given names recently. One is called "The Cave of Skulls" and others "The Burning Rag," "The Dead Fall," More Nocturnal ekiah Godfrey, Henry Brown, John Halburton and Mary West, all colored, were arrested in the streets about two o'clock tbis morning by Officers Young, Beach, Hall and Sherwood for drunken and disorderly conduct. They were making night hideous by cursing, fighting and yelling. Most of them were caught in tbe neighborhood of tbe colored Odd Fellows' Hall.

People living in the vicinity are apprehensive lest the scenes so long enacted on "hard corner" be removed to the southwest? ern portion of the city. The police? men on duty in that ward are doing all tbey can to keep this disorderly ele? ment down. The parties named above were fined $5 each this morning. Will not Seek a In answer to an inqury from the Fred ericksburg Lance as to whether he would be a candidate for Co ogress, State Senator Mushbach, of tbii city, writes under date of Richmond.December 17: 'My friends, and those who are candi? dates for the congressional nomination from the 8th District have long known precisely my position in the matter, and I only reiterate it now because I observe in your last edition that six or seven others, with whose names tha newspapers have made free in tbis con? nection, have written you letters for publication on the subject. I shall not make any effort whatever to secure the nomination referred to." The Christmas celebration by the schools of St.

Jobn'sCbanel, West End, last night was a very enjoyable affair. DRY GOODS. 10th, 11th and N.W. Art Furniture and India Departments. We have a very choice line of goods suitable for Holiday presents, including Writing Desks, Music Cabinets, Bric-a brac Cabinets, China Closets, Book Cases, Shaving Stands, Rocking Chairs, Down Cushions, Couch Covers, Blue Delft Placques, Moorish Lamps, In antique Furniture a special and exclu? sive line of Tables, including Five o'Clock Teas in unique designs; Odd Chairs, Corner Pieces, at extreme? ly low prices.

India Cushions, $1 SO to $7.00. Silk Cushions, $1.50 to $5.00. Bigdad Cushions, $5.50. Kus-Kus and Peacock Fans, 25c to $2.25. Bauarft? Brass Cobras, Candlesticks, 20c to $5.00.

Bluo Delft Placques, 30c to $11.00. Moorish Lamps, $8.00 to $12 CO. India Cusion Covers. 50c to $1.25. Japanese Screens, gold emb'd.

75c to $3.50. Eattm Chairs, $3.25 to $17.50. Morris Chairs, corduroy upholstery, $7.00. Oak tewing Chairs, $1.50. Imitation Mahogany Becker, $2.25.

Oak and Mahogany Bockers. $3 to $8.50. Oak and Mahogany Tables, 80c to $15 00 Oak and Mahogany Bookcases, $5.50 to $15.00. Bevolving Bookcases. $9.00 to $18.00.

Old China Closets, $12.00 to $22.00. Oak Dressing Tables, $15.50 to $17.50. Tabourettes, India, Moorish, Ac, $2 to $30. Clothes Trees. 65c to $10.00.

Couches, $5.00 to $25.00. Stools, $1.50 to $3.50. (Fourth floor.10th st building.) Lace Bed Sets Are appropriate and useful for presents, and are always appreciated. Nottingham Lace Spread and 2 Shams, 85c to $5 00. Antique Laco 8pread and 2 Shams, $5.00 to $11.50.

Muslin Spread and 2 Shams, $4.50 to $12. Irish Point Lace Spread and 2 Shams, $9 to $27.50. (Fourth floor.11th st building. A Special Value in Corsets. Women's Corsets, made of fine coutil, medi? um and long, high bust, two side steels, em? broidered top.

A regular dollar corset. Special price, 50c. (Second floor.10th st building.) Gift Umbrellas. We have a very choice line of Fine Um? brellas, suitable for Holiday gifts. Silk Petticoats for Holiday Gifts.

The most fashionable cat, with wide, fall flounces that throw ont the skirts of the gowns. DELIVERED IN ALEX? ANDRIA. Woodward ioth, i Ith n. Washington. D.

C. Business Men's was another meeting of the Business Men's League in tbe hall of the Relief Hook and Ladder Company last night. M. B. Harlow, president, was in the chair and John H.

May secretary. Thirteen new firms and business men were elected members of tbe league. The committee on room reported in favor of renting tbe room in the build? ing at tbe southeast corner of King and Washington streets for one year with the privilege of five, and tbe committee was instructed to make tbe lease and to have tbe room fitted up. Tbe room will be kept open day and evening as a common meeting place for the business men of the city. Mr.

Wm. H. May, the Delegate to the general assembly, then gave an interesting account of business matters lelating to Alexan? dria, which had been brought befoie the general assembly. Tbe league will meet again next Monday night. It is apparent that tbe league has become one of tbe fixed institutions of Alexan? dria, and its usefulness is now becom? ing felt in tbe community.

Pocketbook lady who was walking with a gentleman on Roy? al street, between King and Prince, last night accidentally fell, her pocket book dropping from ber band in the meantime. Tbe woman upon rising searched tbe pavement as did also ber companion for the lost pocketbook, bur it could not be found. The loss a reported to tbe police and some tf them instituted a search with no better result. Tbe lady said there were eighty dollars in the wallet. Early this morning Officer Arrington found tbe pocketbook in the gutter near where the lady fell.

There were but ten dollars in it when found. Night was another long session of the Police Court last night mainly for the purpose of exam? ining into charges against five women charged with selling liquor without a license and on Sunday. The charge was proven against two of the accused and they were fined $17 each. The others were dismissed. Some other cases were disposed of, among tbem that of Ernest Travers, a one-armed man, who refused to open the door of Nelson Doberty's saloon where a fight was in progress yesterday even? ing, after having been ordered to do so by Justice Beach.

funeral of the late David W. Tennosson took place this evening from tbe home of bis sister, Mrs. Catherine Smith, on north St. Asapb street, and was largely attended. At a meeting of tbe Hydraulion fire company last night suitable resolutions were adopted in respect to the memory of tbe deceased and the company de? cided to attend the funeral in a body.

The Columbia company also met and appointed a delegation to represent that company at the funeral. While tbe cortege was moving to the ceme ary the fire bells of the city were tolled. Matdnee Hel mann appears at the New Opera House to-morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock in a matinee and again at night. He is ably assisted during the performance by his Lieutenant, Svengali. The man? agement have arranged to give free to each child attending tbe matinee Christmas afternoon a box of candy, and the afternoon programme will be arranged especially to please the ladies and children.

DRY GOODS. NO. 316 KING STREET. THE GREAT CENTRAL DEPOT I OR TOYS AND HOLIDAY GOOD3 HAVE A SPECIAL SALE MONDAY. COME AND SEE THE BRIGHT ARRAY OF BARGAINS.

REDUCED TO 25C. Large Iron Street Cars, doable team; Jockey Toy with Bell; Clown with Bell, and Passen? ger Trains. beducedt049c. Iron Coal Cart with real coal; Chariot with Clown; Dump Cart; Chiefs' Wagons, Brownie Hook and Ladders, Brownie Police Patrol, Brownie Fire Engines, Brownie Fire Patrol, Large Passengor and Freight Trains Magic Lanterns 49c Mechanical Steam Engines 59c. Rolling Chi n-s 25c.

Largo Size Ten Pins 19c. Brass Furniture Sets, upholstered in plush, 25c Iron Scales 19c. Kitchen Stoves 19c Large Accordions 39c Large Hair Horses 59c. Black Dogs 3 9c Large Size Boats 25c. Brass Bugles 49c.

Kid Body Dolls, natural hair, 17c Christmas Tree ornaments 19c per dozen. Doll Carriages 23c. Rocking Chairs 25c Express Wagons 25c Shoatlies 69c. Boys' Flat 81eds 39c. Cradles and Beds 25c Blackboard 25c Silver and Gold Frames 19c Celluloid Frames Silver Jewel Boxes 19c.

Silver Pin Trays 17c Memory Cups 25c. Bisque Vases 15c. Celluloid Novelties 25c. Dresden Lamps 69c Jardineers 49c a complete list of Toys and Prices see our Holiday Circular. HOLIDAY HANDKEBCHIEFS, GLOVES, HOSIERY, UNDERWEAR, AC.

Wo are giving a Handsome Box with every half-dozen Handkerchiefs, or pair of Ladies' or Gents' Kid Gloves. Child's Initial Handkerchiefs, 3 in a fancy box, for 15c Ladies' Hemstitched Handkerchiefs Ladies' Initial, Whits Hemstitched and Fancy Bordered Handkerchiefs at 5c. Ladies' White Hemstitched Initial Hand? kerchiefs at 10c Ladies' Scolloped Embroidered Handker? chiefs Ladies Initial Embroidered Handkerchiefs Ladies' Embroidered Handkerchiefs at 25c. 39c, 49oand75c. Gents' White Hemstitched and Fancy Handkerchiefs 6c.

Gents' Silk Initial Handkerchiefs 49c. Gents' Pure Linen Handkerchiefs Gents' Large Size Mufflers 50c. Genfs' and Boys' Fur Top Gloves 50c. Gents' Dress Kid Gloves $1. New Line Supenders 25c.

Wool Jersey Gloves 15c Ladies' Kid Gloves 69c Ladies' Fast Black Hose 10c. Chenille Poi tiers $1.98. Chenille Covers 23c Gents' Heavy Seamless Socks 10c Special Holiday Prices in Underwear Cloaks, Linens, Linen Table Sots, Dress Goods. Blankets, Comforts, Ac SALES OPENS MONDAY MORNING. 316 KING STBEET.

Bane a recent meet? ing of the directors of the Citizens' Na? tional Bank Mr. W. H. Lambert ten? dered his resignation as cashier, stating that the duties of the position were be coming too burdensome now in his de? clining years and that his close appli? cation to the bank's business was tell? ing on bis health. Mr.

Lambert has filled the position so acceptably since the organization of the a quarter of a the directors declined to accept his resignation, but elected bis son, Mr. W. F.Lambert, as assistant cashier. Mr. Mayjor Qreen was then chosen discount elerk in place of Mr.

W. F. Lambert. Mr. Wm.

H. Lambeit was elected a director to fill the vacancy occasioned bv the death of Capt. P. B.Hooe. The Chatham Case Finally End? clerk of the Supreme Court of the United States wired Mr.

St. Geo. B. Fitzhugh that the Supreme Court refused yesterday to review the deci? sion of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals in the Shaker case, so the Shakers will now pay the decree of the lower Lance. LOCAL BREVITIES.

A merry Christmas to all! Several scientific sparring bouts will be held at Henry's Theatre to-morrow night. The holiday supplement to the Ga? zette, published yesterday, has been generally commended to-day. The Episcopal Churches have been tastefully decorated with evergreens for the Christmas services to-morrow. The price of turkeys took a sudden rise this morning, and the supply was limited. Prices ranged from 12 to 15c.

The work of laying the rails on the Washington and Arlington branches of the electric railway is being rapidly pushed. Alexander Burgoyne, a pensioner, who had lived here for some years, died at his home in the southern por? tion of the city this morning. A little six-year-old son of Mr. John Nugent, who lives on upper Prince street, while swinging on a beam which protruded from a shed fell and broke his arm yesterday. A movement has been started in Richmond among a few well known democrats to call a meeting to express disapproval of President Cleveland's course in the Venezuelan matter.

At a regular meeting of Belle Haven Council, No. 61, Junior Order United American Mechanics, last night, two candidates were initiated and one application for membership was re? ceived. John Marshall, a section hand on the Washington Southern Railway, met with a painful accident yesterday while lifting a heavy bar of iron. He slipped and the iron tell on his leg, breaking it above the ankle. At St.

Asaph yesterday not a favorite won. Ail the jockeys who have been ruled off from time to time were rein? stated as a Christmas reminder. In the second race Warlike stumbled and threw his jockey at the first turn. As a joke, the men employed in clean? ing out the catch basin at the corner of Henry and Cameron streets this morn? ing said they were looking for a "kid," and at once a report was started that a child had been found dead in the sewer. Tko Mary land Board of Public Works DRY GOODS.

Christmas Greetings As the Xmas holidays ap? proach, the all important ques? tion at this particular time that enters the minds of the people, is what to buy for a suitable present and where the best place to buy it. Hence the timely advice or suggestion is valuable and appreciated. If you will have us to advise and suggest, we cordially invite you to visit our store. Here you will not only find a grand display and collection of suit? able gifts, practical and useful, but also an endless variety of Toys and the like, that will gladden the hearts of the little ones. Therefore relieve your? selves of the unnecessary bur? den and worriment of trying to imagine or conceive an accept? able present, but apply to us and our almost inexhaustible supply of Holiday Goods will assist you very materially.

Perhaps you will agree wite us, that some of the articles be? low appended are worthy of your consideration. Initial Handkerchief's, Silk and Linen. Embroidered Handkerchiefs. Hemstitched Handkerchiefs. Silk Mufflers.

Kid Gloves. Umbrellas. Feather Boas. Towels. Napkins.

Table Cloths and Napkins to match. Bugs. Lace Curtains. Leather Goods. Pocket Books, Card Cases, etc A Pair of Blankets.

A Pair of Bisque Figures. A Pair of Vases. A Standing Lamp. A Banquet Lamp. Fancy China Plates.

Cups and Saucers. Tea Sets Cracker Jars. Cuspidors. Umbrella Holders. Bric-a-Brac of all kinds.

Toys, Games, Dolls, of every description, and hundreds of other things, which wo can? not remember. The few suggestions abovo noted is a mere thought of the numberless ideas to be found here. To receive the full benefit of this vast collection you must visit us. Goods may be selected at your leisure and wo will cherfnlly hold them until desired. IsaaoEichberg COR.

KING AND ROYAL STS. yesterday decided to return unopened ail bids for the State's interest in the Chesapeake and Ohio canal, and that said interest should be disposed of only at public auction, and to the highest bidder. Mr. Gotleib Kichner while on bis way to bis home in the southwestern part of the city last night slipped on a muddy spot in bis path and falling against a fence broke his arm. His in? juries were attended to by Drs.

O'Brien and Miller. Postmaster Carlin has directed the closing of the to-morrow at 10 a. m. There will be a collection and delivery in the morning and one col? lection in the afternoon at 5 p. m.

In order that all Christmas presents may be delivered, a special delivery wagon will make delivery from every mail coming in during the day. The Floods in the West and South. St. Louis, Dec. from Warsaw state that the flood situation there is growing alarmiug.

The although sta? tionary on Sunday night, wss higher yester? day. The critical period is expected to-day, when the lloud reaches that point. The Osag is now sweeping across the Osaze bottoms be twoen Schell City and Boekvillc, embracing thousands of acres of rich farming lands. Clinton, Mo Dec. reached here that the cabin of a wood chopper named Jones, on Sac river, was swept away by and the family of six all perished.

Little Bock, Dec. Arkan? sas river has continued to rise during the past forty-eight hours and is only ono foot below danger line. The steel bridge at Fort Gibson, I. has been washed away and trains have not made a trip since last Friday. Denison, heavy rain prevailed here yesterday and the whole conn try is flooded.

Bed river has risen nearly 8 feet sinco Tuesday night and several lives have been lost. To the aged, with their poor appetite, fee? ble circulation, and impoverished blood, Ayer's Sarsaparilla is a boon beyond price. Its effect is to check tbo ravages of time, by invigorating every organ, norve, and tissue of tho body. See Aycr'a Almanac for the now year. New Opera House.

DECEMBER 25TH. MATINEE AT 2 O'CLOCK, EVENING AT 8 O'CLOCK, PROF. Helmann the Napoleon of nocromancy in bis wonderful performance of 1 POPULAB mirth, magic and mystery. PEICES, IOC, 20C AND 30C. This is Professor Helmann's first appearance at popular prices, in short, a $1.50 perform? ance for 10c, 20c and 30c.

BAG OF CANDY will be given FBEB to every child attending the Matinee. dec23 Scientific Sparring. WEDNESDAY NIGHT, December 25, at HENBY'S THEATEB. There will be twoPrellminary Sparring bouta between well known boxers, and the enter? tainment will conclude with a nintrh the TOM CO.l -EY, of Bo-, ton, and TODY BANKS, of Washington. 2t DRY GOODS.

GOODS. USEFUL AND BEAUTIFUL mm Our stockjof attractive articles, suitable for Xmas Gifts, is now open and the list below gives many suggestions to intend? ing purchasers. In Fancy Articles. Japanese Metal Goods, Pin Trays, Card Receivers, Hand? somely Ornamented Waiters, Pen Trays, Fancy Pin Cushions, Brownie Pen Wipers, Ornamented Japan Boxes containing delicate Chocolates, Fancy India Ginger Conserves, India Seats, Bamboo Stools, Bamboo Taburets for palms or other potted plants a large variety of Baskets, comprising Work Baskets, Scrap Baskets. Glove and Handkerchief Baskets, Prices on the above ranging from ioc to $3.

In Ornamental Articles. A large variety of Screens in rich colorings. Useful four? fold Japanese Screens in black and gold embroidery at $4 each a specially handsome Screen in very delicate color? ings and rich designs at $6.50. Smaller Screens at $1 and $1.50. Some very choice selection in Brass Goods, Fenders, and Irons, and Fire Sets, Prices from $7 to $13.75 each.

In Useful Articles. The variety is almost endless. Table Linens, Napkins, Doylies, Table Sets, Fringed cloths, Blankets, comforts, Donw Pillows, Curtains and Portieres. Special values in Lace Cur? tains from 75c to $20 per window. Umbrellas for Ladies and Gentlemen.

Ladies' and Gentlemen's Kid Gloves. A full stock of centmeri Gloves for the holiday trade in black and colors a large variety ol Handkerchiefs at prices from 5c up. Some specially attractive Embroidered Goods at popu? lar prices; a large stock of Gentlemen's Ties, Suspenders, a large stock of black and colored Dressed Goods pur? chased specially for holiday sales. Attractive, Silks, EXCELLENT VALUES IN CLOAKS. An endless variety of Rugs in Smryna, Moquette, Persian, Special values in Rugs at $1.69, $2.19, $3.19 and $4.69, less than 2-3 of former prices, IB Llll iimiiuimuu 1500 LBS.

Ill 11 AND A TON OF CANDY CHEAP AT RAMSAY'S, VERY FANCY Malaga Grapes FLORIDA CALIFORNIA ORANGES. 6.WM. RAMSAY. RICHARDSON RORBINS'S PlumPuddings ATMORE'S MINCE MEAT, CAPE COI) CRANBERRIES. G.WM.

RAMSAY. 2,000 LBS GOOD MIXTURE, 6 CTS PER LB. ZLNTTJTS. SHELLED PAPEE SHELL FAEAGONA CALIFORNIA FILBEBT8, PECAN8, BRAZIL NUTS, GRENOBLE GOOD MIXED NUTS 10 CENTS. Atmore Mince Meat E.

MABVIN8, AND ATMORE'3 PLUM PUDDINGS. KENNEDY'S FECIT CAKE. Oranges, Bananas, Malaga Grapes. OF ALMONrs. Lemons.

lenry F. Robertson..