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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-13
FOR rem T.

Store No. 100 Exchange street, in
Jose Bldg, together with shops in rear
Of same, lately occupied by Nelson Ten
ney & Co. Premises consist of Main
store containing about 1880 so. TT.
with Basement the same; rear store
containing about 1880 So. it. with
basement the same; and work shops,
two stories high. 4Ox22 and 2Sx16
each. The above are all well lighted
and in good condition and are connect
ed. Large yard space adjoining. The
Ss BE- Sssd M ns ders
ply TO JOHN f. A. MERRILL, Room
"a, Jose Bldg, 9S Exchange Street.
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-13
A FALSE WITNESS,

A Pennington Boy Tells Some Pretty Stiff
Stories.
Farmigton' June l2-There was remark
able scene in the franklin county Surname
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-13
THE MASONIC TEMPLE.
The Corner Stone will be Laid at
Augusta.
STRANGE FREAKS OF LIGHTING
AT SOUTH HAVEN.

Other Maine News of Interest-A Farm
ington Youth of Fertile Imagination
The Mechanic Falls Assailant Bound
Over-Firemen Practicing at Rockland
Bethel to Celebrate the Fouth.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-06-13
National Home Band
Augusta appropriations.
Especial to the PRESS.)

Augusta, June IL. AT meeting of the
City Government, held last evening, it was
voted that there be raised by taxation for
the current municipal year the sum of $134.-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-22
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a1e KING STREET.
FAUoUIER NOTES.

Col. John S. Mosby filled his appoint
ment here this week, and enjoyed the
presence of his daughters and grand
children.
Mr.. Jas. D. Cooley of Warren county,
and Miss Sallie Anderson of Fauquier
county, were married at the residence
of the brides father, John Anderson
esq. of Fauquier county, December II
Mr.. Inman II. Payne and lady have
moved from their country seat to the
Warren Green Hotel, where they are
receiving as cordially ms in their honey
moon half century. ago. Next Janu-
airy they will celebrate their golden
wedding
Mrs. Sarah DAVIDSON died Thursday.
About two months ago she had fall
which brought complicated troubles
that ended in death. Mrs. DAWSON
was the daughter of Hugh and Mary
Rogers. She was born in Loudoun
county, Oath of September 1907.
The dwelling house of Prof. E. S.
Blackwell near Bethel, occupied by Mr..
Thomas Courtney, took fire about noon
Wednesday and was consumed.-War.
rentOn Inder.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-22

THE AQUEDUcT BRIDGE.-The cof-
lerdam which is being built around the
defective pier of the Aqueduct bridge
reached the bottom of the river yester-
day. The cofferdam, so far as con-
structed. consists of a framework crib,
40 by 240 on the sides. 1t is built in
double section, there being space
eighteen feet wide between the inner
and outer shells. This space is filed
with stone, and has been added to as the
dana sunk. The depth of the frame
work is from twenty to thirty-five feet,
the deepest water being on the upper
side of the pier. Now that the frame
work crib is in place, the outside will
be surrounded with sheet piling, which
will be water-tight. This will be
pumped out and work on the pier car
ried on without the aid of divers.
There is one diver at work on the pier
at present, however, the crib having
struck big boulder on the bottom, SO
that some of the timbers have to be
sawed off. Work on the cotlerdam
has been delay ed considerably by the
lack of timber, but a barkentine load
was received a few days ago at the
wharf in Georgetown, and the work on
the sheet piling is being pushed. There
will be about 325, 900 feet of timber IN
the completed dam.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-22

THE MosBy REUNIoN..-Mr. John q
Alexander, of Leesburg, who is chair
man of the reunion and reception of
Mosby's command, was in the city to-
day, and, as stated yesterday, has fixed
on January 16 next as the day, and five
p. m. the hour, for that entertainment.
Armory Hall, if it can be secured for
that date, will be the building selected.
1t is said that number of distinguish
ed ex Confederates in this city and else
where will be invited to meet Col. John
S. Mosby, on this interesting occasion.
Col. Mosby who has been on a visit to
his children in Warrenton, passed
through this city last night on his
way to Washington. He has been in
vited to deliver an address before the
Confederate Society of New York on
January 19-Gen. Lees birthday.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-22

a CHRISTMAS MARKET.-The mark.
at this morning was densely packed
with purchasers and many who were
not, but who had gone there to witness
the animation and to examine the dis
play. Nearly every bench in the area
was occupied and the offerings were
more than ample. Christmas trees
were in the greatest abundance ano
they we're stacked up in the area and
on ROYAL street as far down as King.
Holly and cedar trimmings formed IN
to wreaths, crosses and chains were al
so in profusion, as were also many
other decorations for Christmas times.
An abundance of poultry was to be
found, together with eggs and butter,
while rabbits were in plentiful supply.
Stacks of celery were to be seen every
where. In the butchers market the
display was much better than the aver
age, choice cuts from Christmas cat
tie being on the stalls. The supply OF
fruit was also good. In short, there
was full and plenty and such variety,
that The most fastidious epicure would
have experienced no trouble in select
ing q bill of fare.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-22

A SURPRISE PARTY was given Miss
Maggie Beach at her residence on south
Fairfax street Thursday night. Among
those present were Misses G: !densen'
@. Simpson, d. Javins, M. Griffin, A.
Creamer, B. Steele, M. Zimmerman, 8
Warder, N. Helmuth, B. Allen, Mrs
nj. Strider, Mrs. Zimmerman, Mrs
Neale. Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Shirley,
Mrs. H. Zimmerman, Mrs. FL. Beach,
Messrs. B. Thompson, w. Penn, w
Wells, G. Adams, ]. Lucas. L. Evans
R. Rodgers, c. Carroll, NJ. Parks, s
Haslet, J. Zones, E. Jett, A. Meeks, A
Arnold, H. Arnold, W. Brown, }; TIGER
7 webster. F. Smith, P. LAWYER, B.
Milstead, E. Matter, H. zimmerman,
T. Grant and others.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-22

CHRISTMAS SHoPpING.-The wealth
er to day has been all that could have
been desired, and the streets have pre-
sented busy appearance. Our own
people have been surging in and out
of stores, while the numbers from the
surrounding country who came here to
buy have been noticeably large. The
toy stores, of course, have been the
busiest centres, though places where
more substantial goods are dispensed
have nothing to complain of: To
night however will bring forth the
largest army of purchasers, and from
dark until nearly midnight storekeep-
ers will experience the greatest rush.
Alexandria me rchants, as has been pre-
viously stated, have made preparations
to meet all the demands of the season
by laying in large supplies and they
have the goods marked at prices as
low as any similar articles are offered
in the United States. AS has ever
been the case, those who have adver-
tised are reaping the fruits of their in
vestment in printers ink.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-22

The CITY's INTEREsT.-Beginning
on January 1st the rate of interest on
the greater part of the city's debt will
be increased from to 1865 per cent.
Those who have heretofore drawn the
half yearly interest on coupons of 81 so,
81 30 and SIS, will now draw 81 81,
So II and S1S 25. This is decided in
crease for the bond holders-a sum
amounting to about "a, 900-but by
reason of the retirement of a consider
able portion of the debt the annual in
terest to be paid out by the city will not
be any more, if as much, the next year
than last.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-22

Nor FUNNY.-There are nightly dur,
;no the theatre season several hundred
Alexandrians who attend the different
houses of amusement in Washington
and they are frequently annoyed =, oy
the slurring remarks made about this
city and Surroundings by some e. q! : lg E.ln3
rant, would-be funny man. 1t Is s e wei 81,
New York and other large cities, that
there is to-day no city of the size o.
aIsyandria where trade is more de-
sirable and where steady, constant I'M
provement is so very notlceao,e. !. ln tSe
reflections should be stopped by tnt
proprietors of all first class SHOWS az
thew are in such poor taste, not TO say
totally false.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-22
Alexandria Market. December %

The commercial markets closed to-day
about steady at current prices. Business in
the lines usually most prominent at the Christ
mas season is much better than was antici-
pated 10 days or two weeks ago. Flour is in
very constant demand, hut is quiet. Wheat
constitutes scarce and is firm; sales 81 to SO
as to quality of samples offered. Corn is easy
at A to 46 Rye is fairly active at 49 to %.
Oats 81 to 80 Dressed Turkeys are frac-
ton higher, but there are no changes to re-
port in other Country Produce or Provisions.
Millfeed and Hay are stronger.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-22
CHURCH SERVICES, &c, TOMORROW

CHURCH SERVICES, &C., TOMORROW
christ Chuvch.-Services at IL 4. m.
and $50 p. m. by Rev. H. Suter.
s. PaulS Chmch.-Serviccs at II
. m. and 80 p. m. by Rev. p. z.
' Grace Ch,uch.-7a a. m. holy commun-
inn and instruction $50 a. N. Sunday
school; II q. IN. morning service aud
sermon: 8 p. N. Mission school, $50 p.
m evening service and sermon.
81. NarQ's Church.-First mass at 7
m. Children's mass $3.50 a. IN. High
mass at l / Il. N. by Rev. Father Kenefc.
yespers AT Up. IN.
German Lutheran Chwch.-Sunday
school at 10 a. m. Preparatory service
al 1913 a. m. Services Tin Germany
and holy communion at II u. IN. by the
nastor. Rev. S. CHASER.
Ss1ond Presbyterian Church. each
Ing at Ii a. m. and $50 p. m. by Rev. T.
L. Rice.
BAPTIST Church.-Preaching at II a.
N and $50 p. m. by Rev. J. II. Butler.
Trinity Meth. Epis. hurch.-Preach-
ing at l a. IN. by Rev. Mr.. Weech and
a, 80 p. m. by Rev. w. Fl. McAllister.
Meth. Epis. Church South.-9:15 a. m.
Sunday school; II a. m. and 7:30 p. m.
preaching by Rev. Thos. E. Carson.
IIfiaqS OapcI.-9 a. N. class meet
ing, $50 D. IN. Sunday school.
Meth. Prot. Ghwch.-Services at II a.
m and 7:3O p. m. by Rev. F. T. Benson.
Christian Endeavor service at p. IN.
Meeting at Midland Railroad reading
rooms at t p. m. Service prayer and
raise with short address.
Aims House service at $50 p. m.
Roberts Chapel, VI. E. Church (colored)
Tracking at II a. IN. and 7:30 p. m.
by the pastor, Rev. Alfred Young.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-22

ENTERTAINMENT. The pupils OF
Mrs. Ewing's select school gave an en-
tertaipment last evening before an au-
dience of their parents and trlends.
Two little plays were rendered by me
pupils in a most excellent manner,
which reflected much credit on them
selves and showed great painstaklng
on the part of their, teachers. The mt:
sic rendered during the evening was
also excellent,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-22

THE WOOD CoNTRAcT.-The COM
mittee on poor met last night in refer
ence to the recent awarding of the con-
tract for furnishing wood to the poor
to Mr.. Scott Pierce Mr.. G. R. Davis,
one of those who failed to secure the
contract, and who had previously
charged that one of the committeeman
was interested in Mr.. Pierce's bid, was
present, as was also his attorney, Mr.;
III. Greene. The committee listened
to various statements made, and also
to that of the committeeman in ques-
ticn. The latter stated that he was in
no way beneficiary in the contract,
but had only offered to let MIR. Pierce,
who is driver for him, have the use
of his carts if he secured the con-
tract. The committee decided to let
the contract with Mr.. Pierce stand.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-22

SELLING STALE ARTICLEs.-A few
days ago several persons were arrested
in Washington and summariiy dealt
with for Disgusting themselves as
countrymen and selling stale eggs and
butter after representing the articles as
fresh and just from the rural districts;
It is charged that the same species OF
deception is being practiced hereabouts
by some INSCRIPTIONS dealers who dis
pose of ice house eggs and irkin butter
rs fresh country produce. 1t is also al
legged that cases can be cited where po-
tatoes and other vegetables have been
offered below the market price by these
hawkers and that when weighed or
measured have been found much short.
The matter has been reported to the
police and sharp lookout will be kept
for such deceivers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-22

POLICE CouET.-Justice Thompson
pres;dtng.-The following cases were
disposed of this morning: os
Daniel Freeman, colored, charged
with stealing cornet from VIM; brax-
ton, colored, was held for further eS-
animation.
Andrew Lomax, colored, charged
with assaulting Thornton Lucas, COZ,
ored, was fined S.. The detenoan! ~
this case was also charged with selnus
iackscrew belonging to coioreo na al,
and was ordered to return inc money
he received. IL
Edmonia Thoms, colored, charged By
Virginia Yates, colored, with disorderly
conduct, was dismissed.
Night Report.-Last night was cloudy
with rain about twelve o'clock. Four
prisoners and six dodgers were at the
station house.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-22

ANOTHER CASE OF CoNJURATIoN..,
Edmopia Thoms, colored, was arrested
this morning at the instance of Virginia
Yates. colored, charged with disorderly
conduct. 1t appears that tne Gele! III
ants daughter, who is critically ~
rents a room from the complainant ana
that the mother of the sick woman had
been forbidden to come to the house by
the plaintiff upon the ground that our dur
ing one of her visits she had sprinkled
copjuring powder on the stair steps.
This order exasperated the mother
who, it was alleged, had become G DIS
orderly by her loquaciousness. Inc
woman was dismissed and the cost OF
the warrant assessed against the COM
plainant.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-22

THE RE1NIcKER LEcTUREs.-As
stated short while ago in the GAZETTE
Mr.. Reinicker, of Baltimore, has en-,
lowed a lectureship in the theological
Seminary, near this city. The first
lecture in the course for this session
will be delivered by the Ri. Rev. A. NJ.
Randolph on the fourth Tuesday IN
January next at the seminary. Inc
Rev. DR.. Currie, of Baltimore; one OF
the leading clergymen of the Episcopal
Church in that city, will deliver IT, tue 1
lectures in the month of February. Inc
other lectures will be announced IN due
time. 1t is expected that one lecture
will be delivered monthly, though there
may be more there than that this year, as
eight lectures are provided for during
the session. The nomination 10 Inc
lectureship is in the hands of the faculty
of the Seminary. 1t is felt that tnese
lectures will be OF great benefit to the
seminary in many ways. Botn the
faculty and students as well as the
trustees are much indebted to Mr.
Reinicker for his generous beneiactlon.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-22

BITTEN BY A DoG.-Robert, the lit
tie son of DR.. D. N. Rust, was badly
bitten on the hand and arm by dog
at his fathers place near this city yes
terday. The little fellow was brought to
the city where his father cauterized the
wounds. He stood the pain as bravely
and with as much nerve as a veteran.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-22

PERsoNAL.-Mrs. Rosalie Stuart, of
Cedar Grove" King George county,
left for her home this morning. Her
eldest son, Mr.. R. H. Stuart, jr., is still
10 the city.
Mr. B. Arell AIilburn, son of Mr.. J. c.
Milburn, who year or so since went
to Texas, has recently been appointed
assistant attorney for Bexar county.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-22
HOLIDAY GOODS.
~. aasndlz,.;,.l z 95@su,
NO. 316 KING STREET.
GREAT SALE OF HANDKERCHIEFs,
GLOVES, LIE THEIR GOODS,
TOYS, &C.
LADIES HANDKERCHIEF5.

SO dozen Fancy Bordered Hemstitched
Handkerchiefs, worth 1Cc at &c.
| IS dozen Fancy Bordered White Embroid-
cred and plain white Hemstitched Handker.
chiefs, worth 121ac at sc.
25 dozen Fine Embroidered White Hand
kerchiefs, scolloped edges, worth 20c at 10c.
15 dozen China Silk Embroidered Hand
kerchiefs, worth 15c at 1Oc.
10 dozen Silk Chiffon Embroidered Hand
kerchiefs, worth 25c at 121hc.
90 dozen White Hemstitched Union Linen
Handkerchief with initials, worth zoe at
12bc
20 dozen Linen Initial Handkerchiefs, six
in pretty box, for 81.
10 dozen Linen Embroidered Handker-
chiefs, worth SOC at 25c
dozen Silk Embroidered Chiffon Han3-
kerchiefs. worth SOC at 25c
GENTS HANDKERCHIEFS.
25 dozen Plain White and Fancy Bordered
Handkerchiefs, worth 10c at sc.
80 dozen Fancy Bordered Hemstitched
Handkerchefs, Union Linen, worth 25c at
1910.
Is dozen Linen Initial Hsndkerchiefs,
worth 40c at 25c.
25 dozen Initial Hemstitched Handker-
chiefs, worth 25c at 121bc.
10 dozen Hemstitched China Silk Hand
kerchiefs, worth SOC at 29c.
Is dozen China Silk Initial Handkerchief,
worth Toe at 49c.
10 dozen China Silk Initial Handkerchief,
worth 81 .25 at S9c
25c at 121bc
s dozen Cream Silk Mufters, worth Toe at
SOC.
5 dozen Cream Silk Muflers, worth 81 90
at 69c.
KID GLOVES.
Ladies 9-button length White Chamois
Gloves. worth SIPS at 79c.
Ladies' 4-button Black and Tan Kid Gloves
worth 81 at 69c.
Ladies Shook Foster Kid Gloves, worth
81 25 at 79c.
Misses Kid Gloves at 69c.
Gents Fur Top Gloves at 69c.
LEATHER GOODS.
Ladies Fine Card Cases and Pocket Books
over 15 different styles, some worth 6Oc and
75c, at 25c.
Leather Pocket Books at sc and 10c, worth
15c and 25c.
GENTS NECKWEAR.
so dozen Gents Fine Silk and Satin Scarfs
and Four-in- Hands, worth soc at 25c
@>A HANDSOME BOX given with every
SOC purchase in Handkerchiefs or Gloves.
TOY DEPARTMENT.
Our Toy Department is meeting with Won
derful success We are being complimented
by everyone on our GRAND DISPLAY and
EAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT, and our
PRICES are especially mentioned by great
numbers of our patrons as being nuchInore rea-
sonable than in Washington. We have been
crowded the whole week, Notwithstanding
the inclement weather Make your selections
early in the week. You can buy with much
more satisfaction.
Sale opens MONDAY MORNING.
GB-SEE OUR HAND BILL FOR PRICE
LIST ON TOYS.
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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-22
NHRIsTMAs GOODS!
u CHRISTMAS GOODS
IEMIvINrG
B. 81. JENKINS.
Corner of Fairfax and Duke streets,

Corner Of Fairfax and Duke streets,
BIAS everything in the way of CHRISTMAS
SUBSTANTIALS and DELEGATES.
A fine SALTED or SMOKED HAM, of his
own curing, is a tempting adjunct to q Christ
mas dinner. He has the best that can be
found.
His brand of PRESERVED PEACHES, put
up by himself in glass, and each one seeded,
but intact, would take the prize at any fair.
A large stock of all sorts of other CANNED
FRUITS and VEGETABLES.
All.pork SAUSAGE and finely favored
PUDDINGS, all of his own make
Everything in the GROCERY and FRUIT
line and all sold as cheap as the cheapest.
dec17 tjan1
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-22

HORSES ATTACHED.-Mr. j. R. Cation
has attached two horses belonging to
Michael Barrett, at the race course, for
debt due G. F. Wilkins & Co. for feed,
and for grooms bills due J. Fl. Plant
and Harry Anderson. The horses are
now in charge of the sheriff.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-22

OPERA HoUsE.-Uncle Toms Cabin
will be presented at the Opera House
tonight. This is one of those plays
which, when we'll equipped with proper
dramatic PERSONA, always draws large
audience. The Siberian blood hounds
are feature and Stowe & Co. IS
rendition of the play is said to be the
best that has ever been given here.
The company gave street parade to-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-22

SELLING STOLEN PROPERTY. About
month ago colored man
pawned cornet at Mr.. E. Goldstein's
store for $3.50. Yesterday another COL
ored man named William Braxton went
10 the store and claimed the instru-
ment us his property, alleging it had
been stolen from him. The case came
before Mayor Strauss last night and
the claimants name being engraved on
the Garnet, it was turned over to him.
Braxton stated that the instrument
had been in its case under lounge for
some time and when he looked for it 8
day or two ago he found it had been
stolen. Daniel Freeman, Peter Kits
and Jerry Willis, all colored, were ar
rested this morning on the charge of
stealing the instrument, and when the
case was called Mr.. Goldstein appeared
and picked Freeman from the trio as
the one who had brought the article to
his store. Freeman denied the charge,
but was held for future examination.
a similar case followed. Andrew
Lomax, colored. had stolen jackscrew
from his father-in-law and sold it to
Mr.. Thos. McDermott for fifty cents.
Lomax was ordered to disgorge the
money, and was fined the cost of the
warrant. The screw was turned over
to its owner. 1t is said it has become a
practice with some colored people to
put up jobs on dealers, one selling or
pawning certain article and the own
er appearing subsequently and claim
ing his property, and it is surmised that
in some cases the proceeds are divided.
The looser in these transactions were
told that hereafter it would be safe tore
quire parties offering to pawn or to sell
articles to be identified and to bring
proof of ownership of the goods they
wish to dispose of.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-22

For rheumatism I have found moth
ing equal to Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
1t relieves the pain as soon as applied.
J. W. Young, West Liberty, w. Va.
The prompt relief it affords is alone
worth many times the cost, SO cents.
lis continued use will effect perma
nent cure. For sale by l.. Stabler &
Co.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1894-12-22

THINGS TO GIVE of every sort at prices to
meet the desire of every giyer and the dl,
mansions of every purse at Schwarz's, olo
King street. If you want useful presents a
glance at their advertisement will assist you.