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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-18

I, John G. Beach, Clerk of the Corporation Court
of the city of Alexandria, do certify that bond has
beon executed, with approved security, in the
ponaty of 5000, as required by the decree of sale
in the above named cause Teste:
apis Is JUHN s. BEACH, Clerk.
DY vIRTUE of decree of the Corpora ton
ID Court of the city of Alexandra, rendered on
thu 2 md day Of January, 1890, in the chsncery
cause of john 6. Bes vs.. S. L. Beach and others,
/ will sell at pubic auction at - o'clock NJ. On
Saturday, Ma Bid 1890, in front of the Royal
street entrance to the Market Building
A HOUSE andsLOT OF GROUND on the soath
side of Princess street. beginning at tho line Of
VIM. GregoIys ground, believed TO DO 123 feet .
inches cast OF Washington street, then east with
Princess Street % feet, less, to the middle
of the partition wall between tho house this lot
and the house adjoining on the east; then south
the same width n, in front-96 feet Z inches.
Terms: One third of the purchase money in
cash and the residue in two equal payments at u
and ID months from the day OF sale, the deferred
payments to bear interest at per cent. and to be
evidenced by the bonds of the purchaser with ap.
proved personal security. Title to be retained un-
til full payment of purchase money. Conveyance
ing az cot of purchaser.
JAMES R. CATION,
Special Commissioner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-18

There is fairly active demand for Flour at the
advance in prices recently reported, and the mar
kets continue very firm. Wheat is in light re-
ceip. and steady choice samples soil at extreme
figures but other classes range as to condition )
sales at TO- 10, 10, so, s3, S5 and So Corn is
quiet at 40ha41 u. Rye 43a53. Oats 2Sa32.
Butter Eggs and other produce arc scarce.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-18

THE DRUM CoRPs.-Tbe Alexandria
Drum Corps ned meeting last night at
which heated discussion was engaged in
aud which resulted in disarmament OF the
corps. After the discussion and when ma
tiers had quieted down some of the members
hsG another meeting and reorganized the
corpe leaving some of the members out.
The latter are now inquiriDg If they are to
get auy of the property belonging to the
corps The organization has severed lis
connection with the Light 1ofantry and re-
turned to it's old headquarters on King
street, which has been neatly fitted up.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-18

of tho city of AIe1an ira certify that bond has
been executed, with approved security, in the
penalty of 5 0C0 ssroquired by the decree of sale
in the above named cause. Testo
ap1S IS JOHN s. BEACH. Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-18

PERPETUAL BUILDING ASSOCIATION
TIE annual meeting of the stockholders of
tn, Alexandria Perpetual Building Fund
Association was held last night. TEE report
of the operations of the association for the
six mon; Us ending March 30sh was read and
approved. A dividend of 70 cents was d,-
clared for the past six months. which In
addition to the 60 cent dividend for the pre-
vious elk months makes dividend of 81 80
per share for the year and rs for the Two
vears the association has been in existence.
The following officers were elected: Park
Agnew, President Justus Schneider. Sec
rotary M. B. Harlow, Treasurer. j: Mar
riot Hill. Thos. Hoy, L. D. Scott, Worth
Rulfiab, Directors. Geo. n. Harlow, @. q.
Carlin and G. F. Lee, TRUSTEES
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-18

CHICAGO CATTLE MARKET Ap,il 17.-Cattle-
market strong: beeves $5s5 80 steers $3a3 So !;
stockers snd feeders 81 4Oa3 90: COVE, bus and
mixed 81 50a3 %: Texas cornfed steers S2s3 80
per 100 lbs Hoes-msrket higher; mixed S4 10
"A 40: heavy 81 10A4 80; hgat 81 load 80 I;
skjp1 $3a4 per 100 lbs. Sheep-market slow /;
natives So 75a6; Western corpfed S5a5 rs; Tex
ans So 50s5 so; Lam s5a6 GO per 100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-18

PRysRyTERY OF THE CHESAPEAKE : us
Presbytery of the Chesapeake, WIZ aianr nsd
b en- in session 10 Washington, su' oa' n .So
yeaterdav. Mr.. Wilmer Lee Gritha OF the
second PRESBYTERIAN Church of this city
,rss examined and taken under the care OF
the presbytery as candidate for the minis
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-18

I, joan s. Beach, Clerk OF the Corporation Court
OF the City of Alexandria, do certify that James
r. Cation, COMMISSIONS above named has exc.
cuted bond. with approved curity, in the penalty
of $500. Teste:
anllSts John 6 REACH Clerk
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-18

LyNcHBuRe MARKET. April 17.-Tho market
has quieted down after tho furry in the North
and West, and We quote: Flour 5" OLA oo Tor
ane to fancy: Wheat 1896, as to quality Corn
3Sa43 Rye 45a52, and Oats 1886.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-18

FREDERICKSBURG MARKET, April 17.-The
market during the week has been stronger, with
a slight advance in prices of grain. We quotc
Flour SO 5Oa5 GO or fine ID patent roller; Wheat
7OaSS: Corn 3Sad2 and Oats 2Sa3O
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-18

CORPORATION CoURT.-Judqe j. K. IL.
Norton presiding The will Of the late
Samuel w. Maris was admitted to probate
aid stephen Wood qualified SO executor,
giving bond in the snai OF Sl1 600. The de-
ceased b.qneathed bis property to his child
ron.
The bond of Mrs Larenia Croson as ad-
miaistratrix of the estate of john Croson
and guardian ihsr caildren was increased
to 5000
Court Ell prned iii morrow morning
al 10 O'Clock.
The Couyt viii act GU the applications fer
IqGor licenses at the last day of tbs term.
The MARYLAND FERRY.-Au effort is
being made to r. Establish the Maryland
ferry line. Taoss Interested 10 this matter
will hold meeting Is, right at the Beard
OF Trade rooms 10 .aks the necessary steps.
Since the discontjauaeas OF tns ferry Alex
sndfia has lost muHa trade from the oppC
site side of the river.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-18

New YoRK CATTLE MARKET. April 17.-Beeves
mo trsding ia Beef Cattle dressed beef steady
at 6s7 DC per Id for to extra native sides.
Calves lower vesls $4a6 per 100 lbs, and butter
milk Calves $3so 70. Sheep and Lambs-msrket
firm Sheep Sc 25a7 per 100 lbs and yesrl;nga
81 12aS per 1CO lbs Spring Lambs S4a6 SO
each. Hoss-market steady for live Hogs at
81 4Oa4 go per 100 lbs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1890-04-18

Cut.loaf 7isc; cubes 11.16c;
6 IL 1fc; granulated 6 7-lGc. Softs ::
Diamond 6 5-16c; confectioners' LILO {;
eli As 5a4s6c; light yellows 9-16a5asc; yell
lows 5lss5as.
CofTae-G6e market for spot Rio is easier at 2oc
per ID for fair aud Slhc for No gaic, fat bean.
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Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-01-21

These fares mean to Portland aud re.
turn. and are figured to 81 miles from
Portland. Kindly understand. these
amounts for fares will be deducted from
your purchase. The goods will be de-
livercd, freight prepaid, to your nearest
railroad station, and the price Of these
goods will be from 80 to so per cent less
than regular price.
To those living cut Of town or at dis.
lance from Portland, here Is an exec lien,
opportunity offered you. Every dry
goods man will welcome you. every
clothing man will be prepared for you
and will undoubtedly make you low
prices, the hatters, furriers ant gents
furnishers will be delighted 10 meet you
aud all will doubtless place their goods
ct temptation figures for this occasion
even the hotel man will greet you with
q warm welcome, so that your visit to
Portland will uoe only be one Of prodt
but Of pleasure.
IL anything is likely to raise the pres
ent cloud Of depression hanging over
business this should set the ball 10 mo-
ton; and We (like Barnum) say. wait
till Tuesday next.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-01-21
SOLI0FACTS.

Fact 1-Business will ever find its way
to the popular store Of the Atkinson
House Furnishing Company.
Pact 2-Our stock just now is absolutely >
perfect in every department
Fact 3-In Carpets we are going to un-
dersell any house in Maine. Now il
the time for Carpets.
Fact I've keep the best the market
produces as well as the medium and
lower grades of Furniture.
Fact 5-YOu can furnish a home with
less trouble at our store than any
other establishment in New Eng
land
Fact 6-The last assertion is pretty
hard one to make but we can back
up all We say and repeat with strong
emphasis.
No House in New England Has Ever
Made tho Liberal Offers We Have Made
This Summer. and will continue to Make
During the Fall.
Fact THAT hundreds OF people will
testify to the truth Of the foregoing
and We can produce yards OF COM
plimentary and grateful letters
from all over New England
Fact e-Over l. .OOO. 900 Quaker Ranges
are in use in the L uited States, and
We have the honor to be the Sole
Agents for the most economical and
best baking Range today.
Fact 9-rhat lady writes lone hod Of
coal Is all that is necessary to keep
the Quaker Range going all day
You can't bea, that record.
Fact lO-We are Uoin0 q In carry IN our
business on the same liberal basis,
with tempting prices, and latest
styles in every department.
Fact 11-Chamber Sets and Parlor
Suits At half price. We are head
quarters for every kind Of House
Furnishings.
Pact 1--we owe our success to fair
dealings, nothing can tempt US from
that path. We mean to build up a
business which shall have no equal.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-01-21
Stove
and
Range
Department.

Down in the basement will be as at
tractive a. the Parlor Floor, and We take
special delight in introducing our Gus
TONERS to the Stove and Range Depart
ment
The QUAKER RANGE that has stood
the test to the tune OF one million, for
this number and over have been sold In
the United States. whose reputation to-
day is unchallenged, a R,nge that IL a
pleasure to sell even "a IL is to the pur-
chasers. Hundreds Of Spontaneous
burst. Of eloquence from our lady friends
who fail to find words significant enngh
to express their qualification are reeeiv-
ed each wear.
The Range Of Ranges" The Perfect
Quaker" "rhe best ever Saw" The
Easiest on Fuel " "'Bske- like Brick
Oven "A Charming Range Would
not take 800 If | could not get another y
"No stove like it " aust as you said
These are some of The remarks.
Quaker Ranges are on the Bargain Lis.
Don't miss chance in life time
Plenty of other Stoves and Ranges that
must be cleared for Spring Goods.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-01-21
Stands

Whilst it is not always wise to
judge by outward appearance, yet
it is safe to say us rule that the
entrance to Il mans house sizes up
the occupants. What strikes the
eye quicker than the Hall Stand?
1t is useful also. These articles
will also have to put up with a
lowering in price.
HALL STANDS IN OAK,
HALL STANDS IN WALNUT,
HALL STANDS IN CHERRY,
At half usual prices, and perhaps
the article you need most to com
plete your house. These start
from $500 up,
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-01-21
Sewing Machine
Department..

There Is utility department to this
sale and with utility is combined beauty,
and mechanism Of no mean order. We
refer to the Sewing Machine Depart
ment. An article useful, nay, almost
necessary. in every household. A
guarantee Is given for the perfect work
ing Of every "AtkinsOn' Machine sold
1t Is noiseless, it is simple, 1t is perfect
$40 we place this guaranteed machine
where everyone can become the posses
sOr Of this help to the home. Our usual
price SIS, $50 and &35.
NOTE.-This is not a misprint; for
five days We will sell "The Atkinson"
for $40. $22, s25. We expect to sell
fifty machines day for five days. It's
ten per cent less than dealers can buy
for in lots of five hundred.
Every hOusekeeper needs one Of these
useful articles, but heretofore the OBJ
stacle has been their excessive price.
We have been trying for years to bring
Sewing Machines down to come -at-able
prices. Our first experience was with a
company which did large business and
sold a reliable machine. They were
pleased to have us handle their goods.
but their pleasure turned to anger when
they found that we were selling their
machines at their value, some SIS less
than their other agents. Down came a
representative Of the company and in
sisted on prices being kept up or we
must give up the agency. "Gentle-
men," we said, 1--WE buy our goods at
YOUR prices, we shall sell them at OUR
Own, or give up the sale" Result, no
more machines. Experience numbers
two and three with other companies just
the same, but we had the satisfaction of
knowing that four or five hundred
people had saved fifteen dollars on their
purchase Of machines. Now, we said,
there must be way out of this diff
Guilty, we had laid ourselves out to ac-
complish scheme by which the public
should get the benefit instead Of the
agents, we have succeeded. Today we
are able to present to you q machine
that is made by the factory that pro-
duces the finest Sewing Machine in the
United States. A machine that you all
know well, its name is rs popular among
sewing machines as the S.einway among
pianos. The working parts Of the ma
chine the same in all, the difference be-
ing the table, some having two, others
four or Fix drawers. A full set Of nickle
attachments with each machine. Why
pay from Sl5 to s!7 more for the same
what's in name, a rose would smell as
sweet by any other, and "Ihe Akin
SON. will do work rs perfectly, as noise
lessly and as satisfactorily as any
Every Machine guaranteed.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-01-21
Smyrna Rugs and Mats.
OUR ART Department.

Who is there but delights in pictures? i?
We have reproductions Of some of the
noted artists. The Angelus" for in
stance, which sold for sl00, 900, you can
buy for about 81 90, neatly framed.
Hundreds Of Pictures to be given away
or sold for less than 1t cost to paint
them. Pictures in Gilt Frames, hand
somelY dasilned for 90 cents
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-01-21
Odds and Ends
DEPARTMENT.

The ladies' delight is the new odds
and ends department, where little nick
nacks press mt themselves for examina-
tion and purchase for small amount.
See what we offer in this noteworthy de-
partment. 1t will send thrill of pleas
ure to many who just need such and
'uch an article, and it will actually
,lease US to afford you qualification.
LOT !. About II Dinner Sets, Brown
and White, each set Il2 pieces, for s5
each.
LOT2. About 20 Toilet Sets, with one
or two Of the small pieces short, all to
be cleared at any price.
LOT 3. A variety OF Foot Rests, Night
COmmOdes, &c, must be cleared.
LOT 4. Hall Brackets, with Mirror
and Hat Pegs, Shaving Brackets,
Wall Pockets, Book Shelves, &c.
LOT s. Over hundred chairs, some
one Ofa kind, others two alike. Among
them are Cane Seat, Perforated Seat,
Wood Seat, Leather Back and Seat.
Swivel and Spring Chairs, &c. Great
bargains amongst this lot
LOT. 6. About 20 of the celebrated Lux
Dux Lamps, said to eclipse the moon
in bright and silvery light. Out thev
go at s1.10, worth $500.
LOTT. 33 Centre Tables, all sizes. all
kinds, Wood Top, Marble Top, Cherry.
Oak, Walnut. No reserve on these
Some as low as s1.40
LOT 8. 1877 Hanging Lamps. with
Decorated Shades, to 20 at 81 3s.
3 Hanging Lamps, Highly Decorated
Shades, with prism attachments
Same have sold at ss, 81, g. The
whole Of these will be cleared at $3.50.
26 Hall Lamps at g. 25. A collection
Of Odd Lamps at all prices, but about
half value.
LOT Q. 80 or more mirrors In Gilt
Frames, from IS cents each ard up
LOT 10. 81 Lounges, some that have
sold as high as $50. in Fancy Coverings
OF Terry, Corduroy. Plush, &c, all to
be cleared from % 90 each.
LOT II. About 25 Ladie4 Desks Of all
kinda, all patterns, all woods, that we
shall clear At EXACTLY HALF
PRICE. A bonanza for some one. F..
LOT IL. 90 Willow Ware Work Tables
and Work Baskets from so cents.
SO Willow Rockers from q 80.
LOT l3. About 80 Sewing Machines at
9l.OO each.
LOT "a. 800 Opera Clocks. Strike or
Alarm, In handsome Walnut cases;
original price s5 30, will be cleared at
e2.5O.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-01-21
Par|or
Stoves!

The season has been so much against
the sale of the Stoves that we will dur
ing these five days sale positively ac-
eept any reasonable offer on a Parlor
Stove. We have the Pie Oak, First
National, New National, Octagon, Bud,
Blossom, Floral Acorn. Square Parlor
Cosey and others. All warranted and
all to be closed regardless of cost.
Help yourself to good stove while you
have an offer of this kind extended to
you.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-01-21
Siideboards

Another useful article that many
need but price has been too much
for them. Now is your oppor-
tunity to get one of these aids to
the housekeeper for half usual
price. Don't fail to see the Side
boards, and get prices.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-01-21
Secretaries AND BOOKCASES,

We have . beautiful line Of these
koods suitable for Library, Parlor or
once; we shall apply the low price to
these goods, too, so that many bargain
will be found around this department.
Ladies' Desks. Canterbury Combination
Bookcases and Desks, Roll Top Desks,
Flat Top Desks. all will be reduced 25
per cent; some that have been on hand
about q year will be closed out at any
reasonable Offer; . lot Of ofnoe Tables
and once Chairs 70 70.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-01-21
DRAPERY Department

Drsperies are used more than ever in
room decorations and each year brings
to light the genius of man and his artis
tic capacities No store can compete
with US under ordinary circums stances
either in variety or prize, but on this oc-
cssion We shall spread ourselves iu this,
As In every department, and dispose of
the fiiesr goods At the prices enumera-
t.d. Who is there that coutemplates
adding a nee led decoration or two that
will be able to resist these prices.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-01-21
CARPET
DEPARTMENT!
Nearly every one Is interested in this
department Of our store, the place where
ladies love to congregate and view the
beauty. artistic design and color blend
ing Of floor coverings. Read the prices
| we name for Velvets of the finest grades
| and convince yourself that this is no or
dinary sale. Velvets fit to grace man
siOn's floors, even though the occupant
be a President.
| 100000 YARDS
Of carpets II all descripi rs to s. leet
from. See prices.
All Wool Extra Supers.
IS cents per yard and up sard,
Union Super CarpeCS,
q cents per yard and upward.
Cotton Carpets,
Is cents per yard and upward.
Tapestry Brussels Carpets,
IS cents per yard and upward.
Body Brussels Carpets,
IS cents per yard aud upward.
VELVET CARPETS,
s5 cents per yard and upwarl.
ADMINISTER CARPETS,
S1.lO per yard and upward.
WILTON CARPETS,
sl.25 per yard and upward.
1T IS IN
IL j G S,

too, where your keen sense Of good
trade will make you appreciate figures
more than you ever did at school. We
have said 1t ; the mandate has gone forth.
"Down with Rugs and Door Mats" No
one who il without one Of these most
comfortable or useful articles will rest
content without compl, ting the appear
Ance Of the Parlor, or, on the other hand
keeping the mud from entering therein,
by placing door mat outside.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-01-21
Ask TO see The Grand Heater.

gaud principle. having a cylindrical wick
the flame of which is supplied with a
strong current of air, giving a clear
white flame and radiating an intense
heat without trace of odOr. With it a
good sized room can be kept comfort
ably heated in wiuter at 4 cost of ten to
titteen cents day.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-01-21
Phoenix Beds.

Every one knows these are the best
that there are, no springs TO get out of
order, that a child can easily raise or
lower them, that they are the most CON
vcuient and handsome of any Folding
Bed. This will be your opportunity to
get Que cheap.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-01-21
EASY CHAIRS

1t affords us considerable pleas
ure to call your attention to this
department. 1t is one of the spec
ialties of this special sale, for the
reason that odd prices are fashion
able, yet at the same time to be
disposed Of below cost at this sale
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-01-21
Turcoman Draperies.
Lace 0raperies.

No room to enumerate the immense
stock Of these goods from &c to el00
pair.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-01-21

HaAras Draperies, $3.50 pair.
fiaA Peiat Draperie., $50 "
Daily Kennebec journal., 1890-01-21
TO HOTEL KEEPERS

The sale is going to be matter Of interest Why wait
six weeks for spring, when fit you out
now for half regular prices. Take ad-
vantage Of these generous
offers Terms will be
made to suit
Telegram-herald., 1890-04-06

~ tn2E saers = sort of s'cyclone Gen.
tsrs II tazE p4rs - the alssoari valley.
Tae pziseip4l fzcE - hlcb would
cal zttenti0o heEs i that tie tornado u
the wesl b4s regular rlss zna f-lL II
appears - strike tns szrTh . glzncing
blo~-zs 80 acute &ngis-zna thea
bounce a into The upper slr, oady 10
ooa.s down again son2e Enises further
sass and then ooGzlcs % AgAia. Nov
xexE wait - tad oat = TIE spo< where
ths tsing "Douacss. foE ] have 10 tear
II a tornado that stays IA the upPsf AlEi
and Ihinx am hard onto TIE spog.
Wherever there = = north or south
cree2 or nysr With high olut On the
east sids, tie safest place IA my opinion
= from Two 70 ten miles east Of thsE bun
-say. ave miles o. an average. have
observed along the Wabash sHd minor
streams that the tOFnsdoes they are near
IN always from the wesL) are turned up
ward by the east bluff and do not come
down for some distance / dare not
swear there Is safe place in a tornado :
track. bat II there Is, should BET on the
strip east Of the east bluh.
J. II BEADLE.