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the THE DAILY SUN, MONDAY, MAY 21, 1894. Circulation and Sabscription Books open alt advertisers. SUN WEATHER BULLETIN. ON FULL MOON SEA ..12 15 85 PM ALMANAC FOR MONDAY, MAY 21. LA Lenora 46 ..12 45 PM Forecast for New England: Cloudy with showers; slightly east winds.

Fooling the People. You can fool some of the people all the time you can fool all the people some of the time; but you can't fool all the people all the time by getting Compare a second newspaper. SUN with other local papers. LOCAL NEWS. Smoke Tower's Corner Cigar.

Rev. E. T. Curnick and Rev. Mr.

Montgomery are contributors to Zion's Herald of May 16. The Shattuck Street Universalist society will meet this evening, and select two prize plans in the competition. Mrs. J. N.

Pearson and Mrs. Charles Smith have returned from Angeles where they have been -spending the winter. The Young Married Ladies' Whist club Is being entertained today by Alex. F. Cameron of Westford and Mrs.

E. S. Sherman of Huntington street, at the Country club. Meldon S. Giles, formerly of this city has arrived from London, Eng.

He will make brief visits to his friends in this city and Marlboro, a after which he will return to England. The Lawrence Star gives out the news that ex-Postmaster Burbank will retire from the race for the congressional nomination and leave the field clear for Mr. Knox and Mr. Appleton. The M.

G. R. club was entertained Saturday afternoon by Miss Estelle Irish, Miss Sara Nieman, and Mollie Raynes at Dr. Irish's home on Nesmith street. Salmaguodi was played and Miss Lucy Stott and Miss Vilette Burchard were the winners.

There is trouble reported among the building laborers because of an attempt to make a cut down in wages. The matter will be thoroughly discussed at a meeting of the union tonight. The men it is said would be willing to accept a cut down after June 1 but not until that time. Mr. Brown, inventor of the Brown tem for disposing of garbage, bas also vented a metallic cart for the collection of garbage.

The body of the cart is adjustable, and may be raised or lowered tipped at the pleasure of the driver. It is pronounced a great improvement over the carts DOW in use, and seemed to strike Agent Knapp of the board of health very favorably. Mr. and Mrs. John W.

Stott of Marlboro street observed their thirteenth wedanniversary Friday night by entertaiving a party of friends at whist. Prizes won by Mrs. Walter Moore, James A. Pevey, Mrs. Newton Goodell and Mr.

Frank L. Kilgore while M. and Fred Varnum received the consolation prizes. Mr. and Mrs.

Kimball of Boston were present. Mr. Stott was presented a handsome punch bowl in honor et the event. The Pipe of Friendship. Hugh McGovern who has been an overseer in Stott's mill, and who bag taken 8 position at Harrisville, N.

was presented 8 fine meerschaum pipe and cigar holder Saturday by the men who bad been under him. Ladies' Suits and Garments. George F. Stiles, deputy sheriff and messenger, will aell by private sale, by order the court of insolvency, all the stock in the store occupied by the Beaver Cloak company, in Hildreth building, consisting of Jadies' cloaks, capes, suits, at less than cost. Sale opens today.

The Festival Closes. The May festival of the Burkes' Ladies' Auxiliary was continued Saturday and the attendance was even larger than on the opening night. Miss Lena Ewing who was on the program for vocal selections was nuable to attend because of illness, but Miss Katie O'Connell sang as beautifully as 00 the former evening. General dancing was enjoyed until midnight. At the Immaculate Conception.

The forty hours devotion at the Immacplate Conception church closed yesterday with solemn exercises. Solemn high mass was celebrated by Very Rev. Fr. Guillard, M. assisted by Rev.

Fr, o. M. deacon, Rev, Fr. Dorgan, O. M.

and Rev. Fr. Dacey, 0. master of ceremonies. The full choir directed by Prof.

Flaggerty rendered the music of the mass and at the offertory $0 Salutaris" was rendered by a trio consisting of Miss Mabel Ware and Messis. David P. Martin and James Murphy. At the conclusion of the mass. the procession through the church was held.

It was led by cross bearer Daniel O'Brien and in it were the children of the Holy Angels sodality, the altar boys, sanctuary choir and the officiating clergymen. The canopy under which the blessed sacrament was carried was borne by four altar boys. BUSINESS WAS GOOD. "Hurry Coach Kept Moring ou Saturday--Damp Weather Made Men Drink to Keep Out the Wet. A fair business was done at the police station Saturday night, and Sunday.

about 20 drunks being arrested up to Sunday noon. Officer Clements arrested 3 man named Welch, Saturday, for alleged larceny of bats from Merrimack street dealers. It is said that Welch went into the Lowell One Price store with a friend. ostensibly to buy some furnishings, and while there slipped boys' cap under his ooat. The liquor inspectors.

Donaldson and Goodwin, went their weekly rounds, yesterday. At 196 Gorbam street they found some lager. yard on the Acre was risited and here they made a good sized baul, as yet no arrests. They found here what might be called an speak easy, for it is founded by presumably a crowd who bave no fixed place in which to do business, selling in different tenements every Sunday, here today, away next Sunday. They knew that business was being done at this place and accordingly wended their ways in that direction.

But the proprietors of the speak easy had spotters out on all sides and as soon as the officers were seen the tip was given and the crowd de camped leaving the refreshments behind theta. The inspectors reached place in question just after the crowd had got out. Loside they found 1 1-2 kegs of beer, an empty keg, jug of whiskey, glasses and a box filed with water, in whick evideadly the glasses had been washed bedrinks. Twice before have the caught these sort of places, once in a in Daly's block and again on street. A to be insane was seized at the corner of 13th and Bridge afternoon and be was takto the home for weary Market street.

He was and he replied in where he roomed room sight 8660 Next time try Old Hundred, T. C. Lee, Fire Insurance, Donovan Bl'dg. Wall paper at 18 Church street. Next Thursday, the feast of Corpus Christi will be a day of devotion.

The death rate last week was 13.1 against 24.0 and 18.4 of the two previous weeks. Mr. and Mis. Robert Tobin of Suffolk street are rejoicing over the birth of a daughter. Call and see the assortwent of ice chests and refrigerators at J.

J. Gaynor 35 Prescott street. Patten Co. have the finest potted plants and cut flowers city, Shedd's block, Central street. The Matthew Temperance institute is arranging for a sociable to be held at the institute's hall, May 30.

Rev. J. Hammond who resigned as pastor of the Congregational church in Carlisle has accepted a call in Ilancock, N. H. A true.

life like photo is something everybody admires. Marion makes that kind. Visit studio in Barrister's hall and have a setting made. The Young Men's Catholic Literary society of St. Patrick's church, wet esterday and admitted several new members.

Rev. Fr. Burke addressed the members. "Kid" Mulligan who is to spat at the L. C.

A. A. meeting Saturday. is also to spar Ed. Toby of the club at the Maverick club Friday night in the 125 class.

A. W. Burnham, George W. Batchelder and F. W.

Hall are the pulpit supply committee chosen by Kirk Street church to act with Messrs. Lanton, Adams and Ward from the society. The Alpine club has enlarged its quarters in Howe biock, by securing another large room which has been elegantly fitted up, and furnished. The orgamzation is in a very prosperous condition. The Eddy refrigerators tve have all heard 1 about -they ate the standard; and O'Donnell de Galbride are the agents for then.

in Lowell. And hr way, their announcement in regard to wash fabrics and laces will interest lady readers. flattering Supt. Whitcomb recommendationg has received ot sowe M. very.

O'Brien. superintendent of schools of Norwood, who is a candidate for a principalship in one of the grammar schools in this city. Awong those recommending him is Mr. George II. Conley superintendent of the Lowell schools.

Councilman Benson Ill. Councilman Benson of Ward Six. underwent an operation at St. John's hospital this morning for strangulated hernia. Print Cloth Market.

The print cloth, market has taken a tumble, the prevailing price last week be. ing cents with one per cent. off. The demand is fairly, vigorous but there is no money in the goods. When the demand for all goods becomes fairly active again, manufacturers think there will be some money in regulars, but at the present time they incline to the belief that their business salvation rests they can make from producing the various sorts off odd goods which, when properly finisted, attract the few buyers that are in the market.

Another discouraging feature is the fact the mills are very lightly sold ahead for July, which is but six weeks distant. Beyond July there is practically nothing sold ahead, and it looks mills were getting ready for a curtailment. PERSONAL. The nuptials of Miss Mary Cutting of New York and Mr. Arthur Cumnock will occur next October.

The engagement of Lieut. larry T. B. Richardson, and Miss Zola Boyd of Manchester, is made public. Mrs.

Lilley wife of Judge Charles S. Lilley is reported ill at her home on Sherman street. Gov. Greenhalge will be invited to deliver the diplomas at the Groton academy graduation, which institution he is a trustee. Death With a Single Blow.

PITTSFIELD, May 31. de Vorney, 48, a Frenchman, was struck in an altercation with John Carroll, aged 22, in Great Barrington Saturday night, and died yesterday from the effects of the blow. Carroll 1'83 on Railroad street, and, according to his own story, De Varney accosted him in French, pulled his coat and put up his fists to strike him. When James Crotty's saloon was reached Carroll says he turned to go iu, when De Vorney again caught his coat. Then he struck him on the left jaw, and De Vorney fell and lay still.

Welcome Rain. LEWISTON, Mey rains of Saturday and yesterday were of great Lenefit to Maine, as forest fires extending over bundreds of square miles were extinguished. In some towns nearly the whole population bave been Agbting fires for weeks. The dry spell began to endanger bay and other crops, but rain will prove very beneficial. Gilmanton Academy Burned.

LACONIA, N. May 21. -Gilmanton academy was burned to the ground yesterday. A theater company had played there Saturday night. A chandelier fell during the play.

The fire was extinguished, but caught again at 2 o'clock in the moraing. A centennial anniversary was contemplated for June 20. Loss, 86000. Coxoyites Disposed of. HELENA, May 21.

-All the Coxeyites captured at Forsythe by the militia appeared before federal Judge Knowles. Forty-three, including the leaders. were sentenced to tho county jail from 30 days to six months, and 200 have been liberated on promise not to 1u- terfere with Northern Pacific trains. Manslaughter the Charge. BOSTON, May D.

Reed, who had his is neck broken by being thrown out of his team, which is alleged to have been run down by a team driven by Samuel E. Lane, died yesterday. Lane will now be charged with manslaughter. Cost Him Hie Life. BOSTON, May Davenport, a 16.

year-old boy. who had both legs crushed while attempting to board a moving freight train at Athol Centre last Friday, died at the Massacbusetts general bospi tal yesterday. Of Incendiary Origin. MIL.FORD, N. May summer boarding bouse on the Samuel Ober place at Amberst wag burned.

It was leased to A. W. Pailbrick. The fire Was of incendiary origin. Death of General Cook.

ATLANTA, May 21. General Philip Cook, secretary of state, is dead. He was 77 years of age. LADIES WHO VALUE A refined complexion must use Pozzoni's Powder. It produces a soft beautiful skin.

ON BI NERK DENTIST ST. Highest of all in Leavening Latest U. S. Gov't Report. Royal Baking Powder ABSOLUTELY PURE DOUBLE SHOOTING AFFRAY.

A TRAGEDY AROUSES THE VILLAGE OF CORDAVILLE. Feud Between Raffety and Kelly Ended by Death of the Principals ASHLAND, May Sabbath quietuess in the village of Cordaville, ive miles from nere, WAS rudely disturbed by a shooting afray ata rondhouse kept by John Kelly and his three gong. The victim of the affroy, who was most seriously hurt, James Rafferty of Hopkinton, who lies in critical condition at the Massachusetts general pital in Boston with five bullets in his body. called at Kelly's. It is stated that the Rafferty.

was visiting Cordaville and Kellys grievance against Rafferty, dating back to July 4, 1803, and that they were determined to call him to account information given the state police concerning their house. Rafferty got into a heated argument yesterday afternoon with the oldest son of Proprictor Kelly. The former drew a pistol and shot Kelly in the leg. The proprietor of the house, John Kelly, then attacked Rufferty, and the latter dred another shot, hitting the older Kelly in the shoulder. The sous of the proprietor then drew revolvers and fired them at Rafferty, who fell, shot in the head hips.

Outsiders by this time interfered and put all end to the affray. was removed to the depot here and pat aboard the Boston truin. BOSTON, May 21 -James J. Rafferty, who wag shot at Cordaville. was attended by Dr.

Galvin and staff at the Emergency hospital. One bullet entered the skull between the eyes, and another grazed the top of the crown. Two bullets lets are embedded in the upper portion the left thigh. and another bullet was found in the right hip Ile is in a precarious condition and Dr. Galvin has grave doubts of bis rocovery.

A DOUBLE TRAGEDY. James Wilson Murdered His Wife and Then Cut His Own Throat. CAMDRIDUE, Mass May 21. -At To' o'clock last evening James Wilson, 40 years old, living at 925 Vine street, Cambridge, Bust went insane, murdered his wife by cutting her throat and then cut his own throat three times. It seems that Wilson has been for some time confined in an asylum, but returned home a weeks ago apparently cured.

secured employment as a laborer at the pork packing house of John P. Squire East Cambridge. Yesterday his actions appeared strange, and his wife was afraid that he was about to become insane again. Everytbing passed on well until night, when, any warning, be became an infuriated maniac. He secured a razor and chased his wife around the kitchen and caught her at the head of the stairs.

He caught her by the hair and pulled her head back and drew the razor across her throat. She either ran down or fell down the stairs, as when she was found there she was dead. WilSON then made three dreadful gashes in his own throat, and was secured before he could do more damage. He was taken to the Massachusetts hospital, where his wounds were dressed, but death ended his sufferings 8 few hours afterwards. BASEBALL.

Saturday's Games and Standing of the Clubs to Date. At Philadelphia--Philadelphia, Bog- ton, 7. At Baltimore -Baltimore, Washington, 5. At Brooklyn -Brooklyn, New York, 5 (10 innings). At Chicago-Clereland, Chicago, 5.

At St. Louis-St. Louis, Cincinnati, 2. At Haverhill-Haverhi4, Worcester, 6. National League Standing.

Won. Lost. Won. Lost. New 12 Baltimore 12 Pittsburg 14 St.

9 13 Philadelphia 17 8 Chirago 6 14 Boston .......13 10 6 13 9 3 22 Now England League Standing. Fall 13 3 8 9 Haverhill. ...11 6 6 Worcester ....10 8 5 Lewiston. 9 9 Bangor 4 32 Diamond Tips. "Curt" Welch heads the Syracuse batting order.

Umpire Billy Long played in the Bangor team of 1886 New Orleans succeeded in clinging to Campau after all. "Gil" Hatfield has caught Toledo by his splondid third base playing. Jimmy Galvin has signed to pitch for the Buffalo club of the eastern league. The Cincinnati papers suy that Emslie is a good umpire, but a Jonah to their club. Tnere has been very little kicking about umpires in the New England le.ague.

Elton Chamberlain bus been reinstated by Cincinnati, and now Indianapolis can have Cross. Ryan says that any of Anson's faults in fielding are offset by his vatting and coaching powers. In no league city is there more rejoicing when its club wins and wailing when it loses than in New York. While the Chicago club was in Louisrille some sarcastic friend of Captain Ansou sent bim a neat little wooden box full of ginger Conducted at a Logs. ROCKLAND.

May Maine Manufacturing company, which until recently conducted a large factory in this city, has decided to discontinue operations for good. The firm has lost money steadily since it started. About 250 operatives lose employment. The Eighth Wonder of the world. a handsome stone ring.

given with one pound of our choice tea. Boys and girls this is the greatest offer of the nineteenth century. Dickson 68 Merrimack street. Louis Alexander, formerly of Fifth arenue. New York, successor to Emerson, tailor, 65 Central street, has received the latest novelties in foreign and domestic suitings, coatinge, and trouseringa, for spring wear.

Money loaned on endorsed notes, personal curities and second mortgages on real estate by Rwift 9 Barrister ball. Telephone 4064. Better and Cheaper. There has not been a time in years when the PERCHASING POWER OF A DOLLAR WAS AS GREAT AS NOW. There has never been time in the history of Ladies' Apparel when as a much Style, Beauty and Service can be gotten for the money as now.

Bargain Opportunities for the Week. Fine Quality Sample Jackets, Made of fine Kersey Cloth and Clay Diagonals in Black and Colors, all reduced in price to close out. Fine jackets for $6 75, $7.50, $8.75, $10 00 and former prices were $10.00 to $22 50 each. Over 100 Styles Ladies' Cloth Capes. All bandsomely trimmed, made in latest style.

Our prices are $1.50, $1.93, $4.75, $3.73, and up to $10.00. Exaunne these and you will be convinced I that you cannot get equal value else where. LADIES' TAILOR- SUITS. Ladies' Duck Suits, All new colors and combinations, at $1 95, $2 50 $3 50 aud $4.73. Ladies' Eton Suits, In Serge, for $2:50, $3.73, $4.30, $5.00 and up to $22 50.

SPECIAL BARGAIN IN Ladies' Covert Cloth Tuxedo Suits For $8.73. Worth $12.00. Ladies' Prince Albert and Cutaway Suits, All Tallor-made, fit and workmanship the best. --0- New York Cloak and Suit Co. No.

12 John Street. LOOK! Haxall Flour, $4.50 per bbl. Every barrel warranted. Bag Haxall Flour 60c. per bag.

Gallon Apples 25c. per can. FARLEY'S CASH GROCERY, New No. 140 Corham St. Two Kinds.

We are to show for one week two kinds of Japanese Sugar pue Cream Sets FOR. ONLY 49 Cents and 33 Cents. Either set will make a handsome addition to any tea table, and both are very cheap at the prices quoted. French Puffer, 243 Central Street. Summer is at Hand.

HOT WEATHER WILL PROVE TROUBLESOME. Do you want your house cool and comfortable? Call at W. A. MACK'S and see his line of Oil and Gas Stoves. Buy your Kitchen Utensiles here and get modern goods at lowest prices.

Biggest Stove Store in the City. W.A. Mack 25 SHATTUCK STREET. W. H.

DAVIS, Merchant Tailor. Has a Large Assortment of Nice Cloths, Clay Diagonals, Scotch Suitings, etc. W. H. DAVIS, 50 CENTRAL ST AGENTS WANTED.

To take orders for our famous and easily sold goods a large commission. W. S. VROOM. care PLYMOUTH ROCK PANTS Boston Sass.

What would Lowell be without the spindle? The cit: is known the world over as "'The Spindie City." The Spindle Cigar la made by HENRY FLOOD: best smoke in town. O'Donnell Gilbride. BIG CUT IN PRICES BIG Lowell AGENTS OF FOR EDDY SUMMER ED Refrigerators BULLET IN Prentigerators WASH FABRICS WASH LACES Await Your Inspection Today. A congress of beautiful things. Bargains in Wash Goods to astonish you; values to convince the most skeptical; assortmedts to please the most fastidious.

THE SUN HAS HEARD. That a certain alderman may be sued. suit if brought way tell a tale of license dealings. That a certain place which was fitted at an expense of $400 was not licensed as a saloon. That of course the place is on Lakeview avenue.

That a certain lively politician is after a certain alderman's scalp, because a pledge made in the last republican convention was not fulfilled. That the valuation of Ward Two exceeds that of any other ward. That there is more money lost at baccarat in this city than at any other game. That ex-Alderman l'els intends to give C'entialville a chance at the benefits of driven well water. That Centralville people will subscribe to a silver water service if Mr.

Fels succeeds in his worthy undertaking. That the Noble investigating committee will disappoint many people tonight by not making a a a a a a a a a report. That the committee will report to the common council tomorrow night. THE VESPER CLUB. Notes of Interest Regarding the Club, Its Members With Averages in Bowling.

The club house is being repainted in two sbades of ochre and dark green trimmings. The first coat is on and already the house presents a remarkably fine appearance. After the exterior finisbed the entire inside Paul will be Butler revarnished." launch America put on the water after being repainted and overhauled. The first canoe trip will take place from Manchester to Lowell next Sunday. Nine canoes have been booked already and it is probable 30 club men will come down the river through the rapids.

Canoes will be shipped on Thursday. A has been put up for club announcements, the old one being given over to the bicyclists. The club has been presented a fine banher for the cycle club, and will be carried in the May 30th parade in Boston. The donors were members of the Ladies' Cycle club. The banner is of white silk on one side, with "Vesper in blue letters, and of blue silk on the other side with white letters.

On the standard is a silver spread eagle. club tropies, emblems, souvenirs, prizes, pictures in the upper ball have been re-arranged, presenting a prettier scene and more artistic study than ever before. What is needed now is a catalogue of the trophies, as the new members bare little idea of the battles fought and won IN days gone by. One of the most interesting trophies is 2 small triangular blue fag which hangs over the picture of the noted oarsmen. It is the flag which was carried on the Vesper boat, "The Oid before the club organized 17 years ago.

Capt. Stevens has tickets for the Waltham races on the 30th. Tomorrow evening occurs the spring campfire when bowling prizes will be awarded. The attractions will be excellent and a feature will be several wrestling bouts Weston's clever men. takes For bowling prizes Capt.

team prize, Capt. Farrington's second. Then there will be a prize for each bowler who showed the most improvement in his class, and total prizes Here is a list bowlers in the for the best single, string and best last tournament with their actual average, and the rating given them before the tournament: Rating. Average. 177 1-20 F.

H. 171 13-33 James 130 171 24-27 J. C. 130 104 6-9 F. S.

Beau 130 161 10-30 Greiz. 130 160 27-20 Weston. 140 138 22-33 A Baker 140 137 6-33 W. H. Gerrigh 140 8 27 w.

A Barr Leigh 150 110 4 21 A 133 18-30 H. Swift 150 3-21 Whittier 174 9-27 S. T. 150 134 827 W. Salmon 150 133 17-21 A.

G. Smith 140 133 7-15 W. F. 140 132 9-18 Barton. 130 133 Paul Butler 143 132 3-27 A.D Butterfield 140 131 17-30 D.

Morren 130 131 17-32 A. Thompson 140 130 11 30 A Godfrey 140 130 13-33 If Stevens 140 111 2-21 Chris 130 118 13-1S 1 11 Motion 140 147 5-9 I. F. Sherman 140 146 1-30 W. A.

130 14 1-27 h. llart 130 113 26-30 Gordon Treed 130 144 32-33 P. Battles 130 143 20-24 1 Mitchell, 130 143 3-18 Butterworth 120 111 91 30 A. J. Burtt.

140 111 6-33 Fd 130 111 1-19 1 Sherman 130 11) 20-21 Li Lam on. 120 1,9 2-27 W' Siderottom 130 148 11-33 11 illi4 Farrington 140 157 29 21 Thomas Nestith 130 137 21-27 A. L. Hope 120 130 D. Palmer 120 136 m.

Corner 120 136, 4-18 I. M. Boutwell 120 134 $-24 Misers 120 1:3 19-97 Goorge Nelson 190 132 17 21 1 120 131 21-34 White. 110 F. P.

Marble 125 19 21 R. 120 G-18 A. 120 12. 4 13 D. Goddard 130 127 12-15 Howard 120 127 11-24 Kimball.

120 1.6 12-27 Too Talbot 110 124 13-27 Horace Coburn 100 124 12 30 R. Harper 120 120 3-21 11. Whiting 120 121 7-01 A Guild 130 116 36 prize in their class For I0 Cts. We will send you a trial size cake of the best toilet soap manufactured Woodbury's Facial Soap is prepared by a specialist on skin affections, and is recommended by physicians everywhere. It will make a clean smooth face from blotchy skin.

We will also send you free 150-page book treating of skin and scalp discases. John H. Woodbury Dermatological Institute, Estedlished 1890. 13G W. and St.

N. Y. COME AND SEE THE ELEGANT ASSORTMENT WE HAVE. Price any pieces of goods in our stock and you will find it tower than you would have guessed it to be. Four Special Reasons Pressing the Invitation.

2 FIRST -We will demonstrate that we have the most magnificent stock of wash goods in Lowell. SECOND- -We will demonstrate that our Lace department contains everything desirable in Wash Laces. THIRD--We will demonstrate that the bargains we quote today surpass anything offered before and will not be duplicated again this season. FOURTH- -We will demonstrate last, and always, that our Wash Goods department sells the right kind of fabrics at the right kind of prices. See These and Hundreds of Others.

It Will Pay You: 500 pieces of Mandelay Cloths, 31 inches wide, suitable for street or house dresses, only Go. per yard. 2 cases of Fine Satteen, a regular 25c. quality, only 19c. per yard.

100 pieces of Scotch Ginghams, sold in former seasons at only 15c. per yard. 3 cases of Outing Flannel, 30 inches wide. only 6 1-4c. per yard.

5000 yards of Printed Lawn, warranted fast colors, only 124c. per yard. 75 pieces of Printed Dragon Black Organdies, absolutely fast, sold in Boston at our price 25c. per yard. An excellent assortment of Dimity's exclusive designs, a regular 25c.

quality, our price 17c. per yard. 1000 pieces of White Lawn, plain and check Nainsook, a regular 17 c. quality, only per yard. OUR ASSORTMENT OF LACES.

Contains every quality. every width made, Our line of Valencienne Lace with Insertion to match 1 wages in price from 3 to 25c. per yard; also a large and varied assortment of Point de Paris and Oriental Laces with Insertions from 10c. to $2.98 per yard. HERE'S A BARGAIN FOR HONSEKEEPERS.

-On Wednesday morning at 9 o'clock we will offer 100 dozen large size Gingham Aprons, blue and brown checks, a regular 25c. article, at each. These Aprons are made from the best quality Gingham. The materials were bought at the recent auction sales of a well known mill, and made up by a New York manufacturer. O'DONNELL GILBRIDE.

Importers and Retailers cf Dry Goods, Carpets and Furniture. MERRIMACK, PALMER and MIDDLE STREETS WE'LL FIGHT OUR WAY ASSOCIATE BUILDING TO THE TOP, 4 WELL In spite of the animus and petty jealousies of envious competitors: We are doing it, and these are our methods FIRST STRONG POINT. Everything new. You're suit is in style if you buy at Merrimack Corner. Why? Because this is our First Spring and our stock is the cream of the market.

SECOND STRONG POINT. Goods for half their values. Why? Because buying now we are able to tak advantage of the low prices consequent to the great depression in business. THIRD STRONG POINT. Money saved is earned.

The man is your friend who helps you to make a dollar. Therefore get our prices. THE MERRIMACK CLOTHING Opposite City Hall. THE ONLY PLACE IN THE CITY Where CARPETS are thoroughly CLEANED and STEAMED. Wo take up, clean, storm, make over and lay Carpote.

Hair Mattresses and Foattor Beds renovated by steam. Lowoll Steam CARPET CLEANING WORKS, 12 WEED STREET. CEORCE MADDOCKS, Prop. We employ no agents; send direct to the works. Orders by mail or telephone, 21-4.

LOWELL OPERA HOUSE, WEDNESDAY EVENING, MAY 23. GRAND TESTIMONIAL CONCERT TO EMIL J. BORJES. A GRAND PROGRAMME. An Orchestra of 50 Performers.

The Madrigal Society of 60 people. Dr. F. R. Rix, Cond vetor, aurd several well known artists 'Price 75, 50, 35, 25c.

Seats on sale Monday at 16. A POINT TO KNOW. You can get a box of Boston Baking Powder free. by buying a bli. or 2 bag of four at our store this month.

Olives. pickles and sweet pickles by the quart or gallon. THE BOSTON BRANCH GROCERY Old No. 199 Middlesex St. New No.

456. Opp. Northern Depot. Telephone 374-8, Brass Signs. CALEB L.

8660.