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Lots in Grove of Stalely Old
$5 and $5 Per Month.
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GRADED, PLANK WALKS LAID GUT, AND LOT!
NICELY CLEARED UP, FREE OF COST
TO PURCHASERS.
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HAIL COLUMBIA!
THE STOCK OF THE BANK IX STRONG
DEMAND.
-Columbia Kailroiul Also "Wanted Amori
can Security Active Grapliophono
Droops Electric Ught Shows Weak
ness Telephono Improves Bonds Flat.
The strong tone on Columbia Bank and the
unusually large sales have been the special fea
ture of the business during the past week, and
the amount of stock marketed and the will
ingnessnay, even eagerness to buy more
with the strong advance in price shows not only
the satisfaction with which the buying public
have received the news of tho settlement of the
question as to Mr. "Warner's successor, but also
shows the growing strength of tho Stock Ex
change and the ability to readily place consid
erable lots of any stock. But a short time ago
and sales of 100 shares of any bank stock
in one day would have been an absolute impos
sibility, and would have created a panic that
would have depressed prices almost beyond
recognition, but now 150 shares are taken up
in one day without dropping the price more
than one dollar, and oilers to take equal
amounts at a sharp advanco made without
avail. The aggregate number of shares sold
were 220, representing an amount close on to
forty thousand dollars. In detail tho sales
were 50 at 150, 100 at 181, 23 at 182, 27 at 182J,
and 15 at 183, with a closing hid of 1821 and no
stock in sight under 180. My prediction that
tho stock will reach 200 is here recalled, and
is again repeated.
There wonld appear to bo something in the
namo of Columbia that made it popular re
cently, as tho stock of the railroad of that namo
also came in for a share of attentiou, 100 shares
selling at 78, and 18 at 78J a figure almost in
credible, when it is recalled that just one year
ago it sold for less than one-third this sum.
Bell Railroad was also in strong demand, tho
bid on yesterday touching $70, the high-water
mark.
Our old friend Grapbophono continues to
droop, and shows tho evident need of a tonic to
carry it through a bad attack of spring fever.
Tho sales aggregated 580 shares lu varying lots,
ranging from 18J to 13, starting tho week with
one sale of 100 at tho lesser figure, and closing
it with one ot 25 at same price. Various causes
are assigned for tho weakness, tho principal
one being that thero is a strong attempt to raid
it. But as this story comes out on every drop,
it has a worn and tired appearance, and is en
titled to a vacatiou.
That other stock of such brilliant promise,
Electiic Light, also shows unusual weakness,
sales of five lots of 10 shares each causing it to
drop from 114 to 112, with fuither offerings at
112. The readers of tho finauclal articles in
tho excellent Sunday issue of our neighbor, tho
rout, and tho more recent ones lu the daily
Critic, will recall tho glowing promises held out
by that writer as to this stock, which do not
seem to materialize. Ylllais's remark on tak
ing leave of Louis XIV, "Defend mo from my
friends; I cau depend myself from my euomles,"
would 6eem particularly apropos lu this cuso,
as a stock which Is doiug well for its holders
dooB not need extravagant pulling up to give it
a maikct. This company, it is well known, aro
doing well, and aro able to do a good thiug by
their stockholders, and do uotseelc extravagant
newspaper adulation.
A strong demand for the stock of the Amer
ican Security Company, and a free buying of
all offered around $40 by a gentleman whoso
$5
IDOLI - i -
East Charlton Heights is situated on the hills along the main line of the B. and O., only
nine miles out, being a short ride or a beautiful drive on the Baltimore Pike. Eighteen trains
daily; six and a quarter cents a trip; Marketing Shipped Free; one-half rate on freight; Families
and Servants going to reside taken free. All these privileges to those buying at Charlton and
East Charlton Heights.
East Charlton Heights is adjoining Charlton Heights, the most progressive village near
Washington, where the judgment of nearly i.ooo people has made them buy lots, and many of
them have built handsome houses, and many more are building this spring. Schools, Churches,
Stores, Springs of Mineral and Pure Water.
BUY
QUICKLY
THESE LOTS ARE EXTRA LARGE.
CHOICE OF LOTS TO FIRST FHRCHASER.
NO LOTS RESERVED.
DS. JL-- MATTIOB,
COLUMBUS BUILBING,
S 1 7 IB1 STIEIEJIET NT O R T H "W" E ST.
judgment in matters of this kind is generally
considered as infallible, was a feature of tho
dealings, and 175 shares wore readily sold in dif
ferent lots from 40 to 40g. The report of tho
company of its business for the first four months
of Its existence has just been issued, and shows
an excellent condition ofaffairs.
Telephono stock camo in for a small share of
attention, 28 shares in threo lots bringing 80.
Eckington Railroad showed an advanco on last
previous price on ono sale of 22 shares at 72.
West End Bank advanced ono dollar, 15 shares
bringing 93. Bank of Washington, offered at
475, found a purchaser for 5 shares. Threo
Washington Gas at 435 marked tho first sale in
this old-time favorite for a long time, and 19
Bull Run Panorama found a market at 25V.
Bonds were severely lot alone, two small trans
actions only being noted.
Tho money market continues easy, borrowers
on good collateral finding no trouble in getting
all they need at reasonable rates. It was sup
posed that tho large transactions in real estate
would absorb all tho available funds, but such
does not seem to have been tho case.
Notes and Comments.
Another "Daniel" has arisen in tho stock
market and is now ongaced in furnishing a
daily comment on tho trausactions for tho bene
fit of tho readers of our enterprising neighbor,
tho Critic. There Is, however, a striking simi
larity In tho tone of tho articles with those that
have until recently appeared in the Sunday
Post, and tho ear-marks so plainly visible givo
evidence of tho same facile if not altogether
reliable pen. The reader will find tho samo
persistent attention given to tho Electric Light
stock, notwithstanding tho limited dealings in
it aud tho little interest shown it by tho general
public, and ho will also find tho samo glowing
descriptions of that gorgeous property Grapho
phono and tho brilliant promise It offers. The
strong tone of philanthropy permeating tho
articlo and tho generous advice given to
tho guileless brokers who aro standing
on tho brink of falluro because they
aro acting contrary to tho "facts," as seen by
the prophetic gaze of that writer, is truly af
fecting, and it is to bo regretted that those err
ing ones do not immediately turn from tho error
of their ways aud heed the advice of this truly
good adviser. But then, as they recall that
this same writer predicted that Electric Light
would touch $100 by April 1; and that Grapho
phono was a good thing to buy in January last,
when it was selling at $21 per share, they are
much inclined to think that tho advico Is not
altogether unselfish and still persist in tho error
of their ways. The IIehali) may at all times
bo depended on to givo tho actual facts as they
exist, unbiased by any porsonal wishes or de
sires. AVanteil to Know.
Why so llttlo interest is taken in Gas stock,
which at ouo time was the popular stock to
trado In ?
What occasions tho very high prices on Colum
bia Railroad stock now, when just ono year ago
it was sold for one-third present prices, aud has
not sinco paid a dividend ?
Who is responsible for tho raid on Grapho
phoue, so feelingly charged by the writer In tho
Critic t
What is tho occasion for tho recent boom ou
Typographic stock ? Js somebody getting ready
to unload V
Why it is that tho stock of tho American
Security Compauy commands a premium of $5
per 6hare, while that of tho Washington Loan
and Trust sells at par only i
How much lower Bank of Washington stock
will go before tho reaction comes?
What was developed at the recent auuual
meotlng of tho Pneumatic Gun Carriage Com
A - IRS IFIEIR,
SITUATION:
BEFORE THEY
pany that could givo renewed hope to many
patient stockholders ?
What has become of the "croakers" who said
there was no room for another bank when tho
Lincoln started ?
How much happiness (?) tho notice of a fur
ther assessment on Merganthaler stock will
bring to those enthusiastic holders who have
been expecting a generous dividend from the
European sales ?
Whether the attempt which is said to be
making to secure control of a local insurance
company at tho approaching election will bo
successful ? The opposition aro making bold
claims.
Whether the friends of Columbia Bank were
loaded for "bear" when they went gunning for
6tock on Friday ?
Why tho eager scramble for Pauorama stock
when it Is offered around $25 ? Is there some
thing good behind It all ?
What occasions tho utter stagnation in Met
ropolitan Railroad stock, no sales having been
made In weeks ?
Will tho addition of $200,000 to tho capital
stock of the Electric Light Company bo a ben
efit or otherwise to the market value of tho
stock ?
"How sweet and pleasant it is for brethren
to dwell together in unity." Respectfully ded
icated. FitANic 11. Pei-ouze, 1313 F street.
BOOKS AND AUTHORS.
"Sons of tho Soil" Is tho latc3t issuo In Hoborts
Brothers' (Boston) English edition of tho nov
elsof Honorfi do Balzac. This is tho translation of
Miss Katharlno Prescott Wormeley, whoso ac
ourato and sympathetic rendering1 of tho origi
nal has been commended in enthusiastic terms
by high literary authorities in this country and
In England. Tho volumes nro fine examples of
substantial and artistic book-making. Tho paper
is good, tho typo largo and oloar-faced, ana tho
binding is of red morocco and stout board. "Les
Faysans," as Balzao callod tho study of tho Bur
guindlan peasantry to which Miss Wormeley gives
the felicitous English title, "Sons of tho Soil," is
ono of tho most powerful and purposeful works
oftho"Comed!oIIumaino." With all tho piti
less nccuruoy of photography and tho tone and
vitality of oil, Balzac, In this work, which hocalls
his greatest, sketches in portrait after portrait
ot tho avaricious, immoral, besotted Burgundlan
peasants of tho period of 1830, making a plcturo
wondorf ully rainuto In dotail, vivid in realistic
elrectlvoness.and absorbingly Intorcstlng.though
it must bo confessed that when tho spoil Is over
aud you turn away It Is with a feeling of sadness
and depression In your soul. Tho plcturo seems
olmost too strong, tpo glaring In color, to bo truo
to nature; yet tho luflnlto mlnutenoss of dotail
and tho Inextiaustiblo stores of knowledge con
cerning every featuro of country Hfo that aro
poured out In firm and epigrammatic sentences
on ovory pago allow llttlo room for escape from
tho conviction that "Les Paysans" is ttio result
of keen and indefatigablo study of actual condi
tions. Tho volume Is sent by Robert Boall, tho
Avenuo book-seller.
Mrs. Custer's uew novel will soon bo issued by
tho Harpors. Sho is now engaged on u serial
story of llfo on tho plains for boys.
It Is said that tho Scrlbuors havo already in
hand orders for fifty thousand copiesof Stanley's
new book. Tho prlco is fixed at $7.50 for the two
volumoa,
"A Sappho of Groen Springs" and "A Waif of
tho Plains" aro two now stories by Bret Harto.
Tho latter will soon bo published by Houghton,
Mlffllu fc Co.
Slxtoon editions of Robert Louis Stevenson's
"Master of Ballantrao" havo boon sold in Eng
land. Only two havo been Bold in this country.
. AJL , JU. U.JU.J.UVW,
DVCOZLSTTIH
E.
Stevenson has bought a, 400-acro farm in Samoa,
and appears to bo thoroughly in lovo with tho
South Sea Islands.
ANew York book-jobbersays thatGcn. Grant's
"Memoirs" has at last bceomo a drug in tho
literary market. "Wo aro now selling it," ho
said, "atS3.25 in cloth over the counter, and thoro
aro light sales of it oven at that price. Wo havo
a number of sots on hand, and my partners agrco
with mo that they aro 'dead stook.' Pew books
havo had such long Hfo with us as Grant's, but,
like all others, it must havo Its day, and it has.'
Jowett's Dry Cold Air Refrigerators Being
constructed on scientific principles, dry cold air
is distributed through tho entire Refrigerator.
For sale by
J. W. Botei.kr & Son,
923 Pennsylvania avenue.
As a euro and preventive for spring fovor
drink It. Portner Browing Co.'a beer.
THOMAS DOWLING, Auctioneer.
POSITIVE SALE OF
Good Will, Stock, and Fixtures
OF THE
DKUG- STORE
NORTHEAST CORNER OF TENTH AND
Q STREETS NORTHWEST,
EMBRACING
FINE STOCK OF STANDARD AND PATENT
MEDICINES. FANCY ARTICLES, TOILET
ARTICLES, SOAP AND PEKFUMES, FLUID
EXTRACTS. CHEMICALS, DYE STUFFS.
HOMOSOPATniC MEDICINES, RUBBER
GOODS. SPONGES, SCALES. PRESCRIP
TION COUNTER. SIIVER.MOUNTISDSHOW
CASES. TOGETHER WITH MANY OTHER
ARTICLES USUALLY FOUND IN A FIRST
CLASS ESTABLISHMENT.
ALSO
THE ENTIRE SHELVING AND MARBLE
TOP COUNTERS.
On WEDNESDAY MORNING, April 23, 1800.
at 10 o'clock, I shall sell tho entire contents of
tho abovo-montloned establishment.
N. B. Tuo stock will bo first offered as a
whole, and If not so disposed of, it will then bo
sold In detail.
This is a lino business corner, and tho sale
should commond Itself to parties Booking sncli a
business.
Terms cash. THOMAS DOWLING,
np20.lt Auctioneer.
THOMAS DOWLING, Auctioneer.
CHOICE AND ARTISTIC HOUSEHOLD FUR
NITURE AT AUCTION, EMBRACING
IN PART,
ELEGANT AND ARTISTIC PARLOR FURNI
TURE. IN SEPARATE PIECES: FOR
TIEKE3 AND WINDOW DItAPEHY, AN
TIQUE MAHOGANY SECRETARY AND
TABLE. BOOKCASE, COUOHE3. FANCY
ash Ann nifP.mi.v nrriMnwi amroEM
FINE HAIR MATTRESSES. WIRl2
SPRINGS. DECORATED TOILET WARE,
CHERRY iCHIFFONIEU, SUPERIOR IRON
BEDSTEAD. WITH BRASS MOUNTINGS
AND MATTRESS AND PILLOWS TO FIT:
VEItY HANDSOME CHERRY PILLAR EX
TENSION TABLE, CHERRY SIDEBOARD,
WITH BEVEL MIRRORS: CHERRY DIN
ING CHAIRS, CHERRY TEA TABLE,
CHINA AND GLASSWARE. OIIBHltV
HALL SEAT IN EMBOSSED LEATHER.
BRASS UMBRELLA STAND. KITCHEN
REQUISITES, REFRIGERATOR. ETO.I
""On THUR8DaY"M01W1nU. Aprils, mw, ut
residence No. 1220 Seventeenth street (opposite
tho Sheridan munaion) northwest, I shall sell
Cholco and Artistlo Collection of Household
Eliocta. This furniture ia of a high order aud in
prime condition.
ap20.1tll THOMAS DO WLING, Auctioneer.
ADVANC
0.
Lots in the Cleared Squares.
Lots with Double Frontage.
Lots Facing the Circles.
Lots Overlooking Washing
ton, Soldiers' Home,
and the New
niTir
any.
xictxxxtx fiteJbss;
TWO FINE BUILDING LOTS CORNER OF
TWENTY-FIRST AND O STREETS NORTH
WEST, FRONTING 40 FEET ON TWENTY
FIRST BY 100 ON O STREET.
On TUESDAY AFTERNOON. April 22, at 5
o'clock wo will sell in front of tho premises, lota
10andl7, Squaro07. each lot fronting 20 feet by
depth of 100 feet. This property is situated on
tho corner and suitable for a lino dwelling, or
can readily be subdivided Into live building lots.
Theso lota aro tho best In tho locality and should
attract tho attention of those desiring to invest.
Terms: One-third cash, balance in ono and two
years, notes to bear interest at 0 per cent, per
annum from day of sale, interest puyable semi
annually, and to bo secured by deed of trust on
property sold, or all cash at option of purchaser.
A deposit ot $250 required on each lot at time
of sale. Conveyancing, etc., at purchaser's cost.
Terras to bo complied with in fifteen days,
otherwiso right reserved to resell at risk and
cost of defaulting purchaser after live days' ad
vertisement of such resalo in soino newspaper
published in Washington. D. C.
DUNCANSON BROS.,
ap20-2 Auctioneers.
T71INE BUILDING LOT, ON ELEVENTH
JJ STREET EAST. NEAR PENNSYLVANIA
AVENUE.
Ou WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, April 23, at
5 o'clock, wo will sell in front of tho premises
LOT 5, SQUARE 9!)t, fronting CO feet on Elevonth
street cast, near Pennsylvania avenuo ono of
tho llnest locations southeast for building. A
good subdivision can be mado of this property.
Terms: Ono-thlrd cash; balanco in ono and two
years, at six .'per cent, interest, payable semi
annually, and secured by deed of trust on prop
erty sold, or all cash, at option of purchaser. A
deposit of 200 at tlino of sale. Conveyancing,
etc., at purchaser's cost. Terms to bo compllod
with in ton days: otherwise right reserved to re
sell at risk and 'cost of defaulting purchaser,
after llvo days' publlo advertisement of such re
sale in some nowspaper published in Washing
ton, D. C.
ap20-7 DUNCANSON BROS., Auctioneers.
m, MRU & CO.,
030 PENNSYLVANIA AVE. N. W.,
REAL ESTATE
-AND-
GENERAL AUCTIONEERS
FOR THE SALE OF EVERYTHING.
Assignee, Trustee, Court, and
Government Stiles.
All Household Goods aud Morehaudiso Sold
Exclusively Within Doors.
MOST COMPLETE
Storage Facilities.
LIGHT, AIRY, AND ROOMY.
ELEVATOR.
Adjoining FIRE-PROOF BUILDING.
RATES LOW.
Advances made when ties I red.
Prompt and Satisfactory Settlements
mado in 21 hours after sales.
KATCLOTE, DABK & CO.,
OSO PeiuiBylvnnla A."ve. IN". SV.