Evening Star Newspaper, December 12, 1891, Page 13

ON THE W HEELER ROAD. ROADSIDE SKETCHES. A Tramp Over the Line to St. Bar- nabas Corners. AN OLD MARYLAND CHURCH. Rambles on Oxon Hill and Vicinity—Splendid Views of Washington and the Potomac— Some Errors Corrected—The End of the Se- vies of Sketches. Ss. BARNABAS CHURCH, OVER THE LINE im Prince George's county, Md., fur- nishes the objective point of a very enjoyable tramp. Take the Yard bridge at the foot of 1th street northeast. Nearing the south end of the bridge the old fishing beach will be observed to the right. In old times vast num- bers of the anny tribe—mostly shad and her- Fing—used to be drawn in nets at this point. Entering Anacostia, take Monroe street to the Fight, which will conduct yom to Morris road, the western boundary of thetown. Following this road to the left, a mile will bring you to the foot of Stanton hill In war time Fort Stanton stood on the summit of this hill and the old works are now in a fair state of preser- vation. ; ‘At tho bend in the road at this point a by- road will be noticed, which Jeads up the hill to the old fort, a visit to which will be enjoyed. ‘The road will be found pretty rough, but it can be traveled by a light buggy without much discomfort. A magnificent view of Washing- ton and the surrounding country is presented from the old worke, which are 300 feet above tidal level. The Potomac and the Anacosti fiisten in your immediate front, the Virgin ills in Gistance making '& picturesque margin to the picture The sides of the ridge Upon which the works stand are timbered, but the summit is a clear rolling plateau. Looking toward the east the hamlet of Garfield and the Bites of Forts Rickets and Wagner are visible a short way off. The straggling village to the southward is Stantontown. CEDAR BILL. In the old days before the late war this hill was clothed with a fine growth of cedars and was known as “Cedar hill.” The timber was used in the construction of the forts in the neighborhood. The cedar was of a superior ity, with a fine grain, and the soldiers used to work it into ornamental article A new subdivision called Buena Vista, re cently laid out on paper. occupies the territory immediately south of the old works If the return to Anacostia is desired from this point itcan be reached by either of these routes: First, By way of one of the paths that lead down the northern side of the hill Second. By a byroad or path that runs in a northeast- erly direction to the Good Hope road. which it | | onty faintly outlined, leads over to the Wheeler Toad. Less than half a mile brings you to the Li ingston road. ‘The junction is called Payne’s Corner, from the fact that a Mr. Horace Payne's store is located here. ‘This place is three miles from Anacostia, two and a half from Oxon bill store and four miles from Fort Foote. ‘The wooded hillside north of the store was known in war times as “Stoneman’s cavalry camp. A mile from Payne's Oxon run is erossed by & substantial wooden bridge. LIVINGSTON'S BILL. Looking up the stream to the right a wooden building is observed. This was Surratt's mill of old, being known later as Livingston's mill. It is now owned by a Mr. Waller, a dairyman. Nicholas avenue is a quarter of a mile from the bridge, reaching which follow it to the right, being soon at old Fort Carroll, which stands upon an elevation 178 fect above ¢ Potomac. From the weed-grown breastworks of the fort you havo a fine view of the river, the Virginia bills, the Geisboro’ fields and parts of Washington and Georgetown. During the war the hillside and platean in front down to the river and from Geisboro’ on the north to to Oxon run on the south were occupied asa camp for dismounted cavalrymen and artillery- wen ordered here for mounts preparatory to going to the front. Shepherd, a station on the Baltimore aud Ohio branch road (named after Goy, Alexander K, Shepherd), is also visible to the left. A quarter of a mile north of the fort | you pass on the left a byroad which leads down to Giesboro’ Point. Ou the right, just beyond here, the mouth of Hamilton road is {ani The remainder of the excursion is along Nichols avenue and Mon- roe street to the Navy Yard bridge, over ground already described. ‘The roads traversed by this excursion, with the exception of Wheeler and St. Barnabas, are fairly good. The Wheeler road, while fair asa whole, is bad in spots. St. Barnabas is a new cross-country road, with bid places bere and there, but asa rule it is fairly good. To Oxon mILL. A tramp to Oxon Hill through » beautiful, undulating stretch of country cannot bit prove interesting and profitable, especially to the lover of nature, who, if hehas time to explore its hills and dales, its nooks and corners, will be well repaid for bis enterprise. No part of this attractive section of country surrounding the city of Washington can boast of greater bo- tanical wealth than that through which Oxon ran slowly ripples on its winding way to the Potomac. enters at Grand View avenue, Goad Hope Park. Third. Eastwardly through Guofield or Chichester and Good Hope. Good Hope Park is pleasantly situatea and a stroll through its yet vacant streets would be enjoyed. Necovering from this digression yon Fetrace your steps down hill and follow the course of Morris road, which makes a short turn to the right. You will not have pro- ceeded aes before Stanton 4 Srenue is reached, Hilisdale Church (colored) being at the function of the rods. Your road now bears to the left, winding up through Hillsdale and Stantontown to the tom road, which it enters about a mile West of Good Hope. Looking south, as the Hamilton road is entered, a pretty landscape view is presented. jebrew cemetery is soon passed as you move along the Hamilton road to the right’ A short distance west of the cemetery Wheeler Foad is taken to the left, half a mile bringing you to a pretty glen, through which meanders the waters of Oxon run ‘Three quarters of a mile south of this stream the District line is crossed, your course leading up hill under the shade of fine growth of tinber. Emerging from the wood you are on . piece of cleared tableland, with neat farm houses and cultivated fields on each aide. Continuing. woodland and clearing alter- nate, the country being rolling and interesting. ‘Tacorma brook is crossed about three-quarters ‘of a mile south of the District line. From here there is half a mile of clearing, when you enter a wood, which continues for more than « mile to St. Barnabas’ Corner. This Point is Give miles from the Navy Yard bridge Barnabas’ Episcopal Church is uear here to the left, while Grimes’ Corner (Grimesville} and Oxon Hill are half a mile southward, or DARNArAS cuUncH. The old church should be visited by ali means. It io a modest brick structure, but memories of neatly three-quarters of a century ago cluster around the old building, it having been built about the year 1836. The Rev. De Ven Dusen was the frat pastor of the church The present pastor, a very young maa, is Rev. M. L: Poppenberger. On the worth side of the church is a grave- |, in which repose the remains of some of most prominent people in thix section of a past generation. The namesof the old families of Hatton, Bayne. Magruder, Lyle and Addi- son appear on the tombstones. the first inter- ment was in 1854. St. Barnabas belongs to St. John’s paris b one = the —_ parishes in the diocese of it having been nized in 1691. Be Sot ; ae George Washington often worshiped, was the Parent church, it having been built in 1689. latter is about seven miles south of here. ‘This parish at oue time included the territory mow kzown as the District of Columbia. The parsonage. which stands « littie to the westward of the church, is now undergoing ex- tensive repairs, which will. when completed, make it quite an attractive, roomy eottaze. In the old land records of Prince George's county the land hereabouts was known by the name of “St. Barnabas Tract.” St. Barnabas is a veritable “church in the ” ag it stands in the midst of the forest. Now, continuing to the right along the St. road, @ mile brings ow to high. rolling, cleared ground, from which splendid landscape views are obtained. Pairtar Semi- { | ry, over in Virginia. some eight miles | %, aud the Washington monument are conspicuous objects. ‘At Gum brook (a tributary of Oxon run), which soon the road bears to the right the course of the stream. Crossing e@emall wooden ns @ meadow ditch, you espy, ‘the shade of boble and be ten frems Vien you may Half mi from the spring boundary line {et eater tae cee it - “Lives nad expat mamee c ‘west cross Porro ¢ mb the road turn- ore. wake itp west bank of tho ‘s Church, Broad creek, im which | OXON WILL METHODIST CHURCH. This exeursiot. beyinsat Sheridan avenue, Hillsdale, which is reached by way of Monroe street and Nichols avenue, Anacostia. ‘Taking the avenue indicated at the terminus of the Anacostia street railroad, Stickfoot branch ison the right The large frame building on the west bank of the stream is a public school house, used by the colored people. Stanton avenue on the left and Snow Creek and Macedonia Baptist Churches (colored), on the right, are passed in quick succession As you move along the pleasant valley, which mature has made s attractive, yeu get a glimpse of negrc life as it existe in Hillsdale, for the colored people have fall possession of these beautiful hillsides. Reaching the woodez bridge that spans Stickfoot branch at Staunton avenne, turn to the right ond move ug the hill tothe Hamilton rowd The vicinity of t junction of Sheridan aud Stantun avenues is Known im the local vernacular as “Snowbird ¥ ‘The Hamilton road ie followed to the right to Nichols avenue, which is tsken to the left to the Livingston road, which is also followed to the left. At the crossing of Oxon run Surratt's old mill will be observed a short distance up stream to the left. At Payne's store, a short distance beyond, St. Barnabas road ‘is passed on the left. Just beyond here Gum brook is crossed, near which runs the line that separates the District from Maryland. Half '« mle from here, Jooking toward the west through an indention in the ridge, you are furnished a good view of the city of Alea- andra, ‘The country xbuut here for miiesin every direction is called Oxon Hill. The whole tract, embracing 2,400 acres, was originally owned by a Mr. Thomas Berry. . Aspen brook is soon crossed, and another three-quarters of « mile brings usto Oxon Hill store, which is the center of a prosperous- looking settlement. ‘The store, which is in the angle formed by the junction of Livingston and Grimesville roads, is kept by Mr. Joseph Gillett. Oxon Hill Methodist Charch stands in a spa- cious fenced yard southeast of the store. ‘The church edifice is quite ancient, having been built more than seventy years ugo, and there is a tradition in the neighborhood that the bricks in it were imported from England. The ‘old Bible used on the altar, which was printed in Philadelphia in 1819, was presented by a Mrs. Dr. Butts in 1921 to the ministers of the circnit, Kevs. KS. Vinton, Samuel Ellis and Shadrick Chaney. Outside the west fence isa grave- yard, and among the headstones is one at the grave of an old colored woman, which bears a decidedly eccentric epitaph, of which the fol- lowing is # literai copy: “Charity A. Green. Died June 22, 1878. Her age, 54 years. My suffering time are now over, Tau cone to see my Jesus. Tammcertany to seen Se ‘Otero The blacksmith shup in this place is operated by Mr. 8.5, Adams, who has been superin- tendent of the roads in the vicinity for many years. Now, resuming the tramp along the Grimes- ville road to the right, an eighth ofa mile brings you to a public ee It is three- quarters of a mile from here to the old Geis- boro’ road. Southeast of this latter road stands the old Oxon Hill mansion, the home of Thos. Berry, original proprietor of the once immense Oxon Hill estate. The present estate comprises some 1,200 acres, and is owned by Mrs. 8. Tay- lor Suit of Suitland. The house oceupies a | commanding site opposite the mouth of ‘Hunt- ing creek, overlooking the Potomae, with Alex- andris in front. It is three miles from here to Fort Foote. The road that runs by the house (a continuation of the Grimesville road) is a private road built by Mr. Suit shortly before his death and leads to Fox's Ferry, opposite Alexandria. Fox's Ferry at one time was » place of con- siderable importance, ss hotel and ut ite of a mile south of left Fox's F path which lend takes: es Ale: which Oxon is rudely frochets ani almiont abendoed ®@ public way. ‘The road connected with the proposed South fields to Fox's Ferry opposite Alex- | day. a WASHINGTON D.C. SATURDAY, —_— _THE EVENING STAR: street is bridge through here, a feo srectat tes ling of the bridge, the road will be thoroughly A public through hore f eck wanted. the «uamit of Bald Hill, uorsh of the stream, which is 178 feet above the level of the river, a fine view is presented. Looking south you see the old Oxon Hill man- tion. To the west and north the river, Alexan- dria, Fairfax Seminary, the Virginian bills and the Giesboro’ lowlands pass before the eye. Old Fort Greble occupied this hill during wartime, but there are no traces of it visible from the Oxon Run bay is at the foot of this bill, and the District line runs through it. ‘You soon pass on the left the road leading to Bellevue magazine on the river. A hundred rds on this road ia worth taking for the view at is presented of the Virginia side of the Potomac. There is also a good view looking eastward from the month of this road. Not tar from here the mouth of Livingston toad is passed on the right, ‘THE G1ESBORO’ ROAD. Now, moving along Nichole avenue, which was traveled in the preceding excursion, three- quarters of a mile brings you tc the Gefboro’ road Two gate posts mark the entrance to thisroad. ‘The point is well worth a visit. Down there at the mouth of the Anacostia, opposite Greenleaf's Point (old arsenal grounds), once stood the old George Washington Young’ man- sion which was « choice country seat in old times. It was built by the Addisons, a well-known Maryland family, many genera- tions ago, but was bought by Mr. Young from & man ‘named Shaif in 1832 At the beginning of the late war Mr. Young moved from here to Nousuch, over on the Suitland road, the government taking possession of Geisboro’, which was used as a cavalry rendez- yous untii the end of the strife. For many years after the war the place was # pleasure Tesort under various names. About two years ago the old house was destroyed by fire. There is now no regular ferry operated be- tween Giesboro’ and Greenleaf's Point, butone can usually secure passuge ins snail craft. ‘The great need of & bridge across the Ana- costia at thix point must be apparent to every one who visits this section, i ption of the Giesboro’ road the roads of thix excursion xre good in the main. The road named, in the vicinity of Oxon run, is impassable icr vebicles. In ordinary weather apergon on lurseback or afoot will find no trouble in traversing it. ERRATA, With this tramp ends the “Roadside Sketches,”the circle around Washington being completed. In preparing them for Tum Stax the matter of accuracy in regard to statements of fact was treatedas of the very first im- portance and no effort was spared to secure such accuracy But io such a series of publi- cations, covering a period of more than six months and embracing such a large area of country, it would not be surprising if errors occurred, expecially when depending on in- formation obtains from so many human sources. The mistukes made that have been brought to my notice were few in number and comparatively unimportant in their nature. However, a couple of errore have been te- sorted which, I think, ought to be corrected ere. In the excursion of last week it was stated that Enoch Tucker, who once owned the site of the town of Anacostia, wasa “boss black smith in the navy yard I'am informed by a son of Mr. Tucker, Capt. F. A. Tucker of Wash- ington, that this is a mistake and tuat instead of being employed as stated his father was a merchant taller, doing business on Pennsylva- nia avenue northwest near 6th street, under Brown's Hotel (now the Metropolitan), under the firm name of Tucker & Thompson. ‘Ihe error arose from the fact that my informant got the Tuckers mixed. ‘The other error referred to relates to facte about “‘Nonsuch,” the old home of the Youngs on the Suitland road. {4m now informed that the present owners of the old place are Mrs. Washington A. Young and her nepuew, Mr. H Young, and that the place was named after the estate of the Earl of Leicester, In regard to the claim of Mr. George W Perkins, published in ‘Tux Stax of the 7th in- stant, concerning the oldest house in Anacostia, 1 would say that there is a difference of opinion among the older citizens of the town on that point’ Mr. Perkins may be right. Grouse Sremos. oe Why the Hair Falls Out. From the National Barber. Dyspepsia is one of the most commor. causes of baldness. Nature is a great economizer and when the nutrient elements furnished by the blood are insufficient to properly support the whole body she cuts off the supply to parts the least vital, like the hair aud nails, that the heart, Jungs and other vital organs may be the better nourished. In cases of severe fevers this economy is particularly noticeable. A single hair is a sort story of the phys- ical condition of an individual during the time it bas been growing, if one could read closely enough. Take ahair from the beard cr from the head and serutinizs it and you will see that it shows some attenuate’ places, indicating that at some period of its growth’ the blood supply was deficient from overwork, auxiety or underfeeding. The hair falls out’ when the strength of its roots Is insufficient to sustain it: weight any longer, and a new hair wil. take its place unless the root is diseased. For this rea- son each person has a certain definite Jength of hair. When the hair begins to split or fall out massage of the scalp isexcellent Place the tips of the fingers firmly upon the scal; and then vibrate or move the scaly: while hold. ing the pressure steadily. ‘This will stimulace the blood vesselsainderneath and bring about better nourishment of the hair. A brush of un- evenly tufted bristles is also excellent to use upon the scalp, not the h: ———~ee The Lustrous Peaci. From the Tacoma Leader. Pearls, as most readers know, aresmall bodies found either in the mothersof-pearl shells or those with a nacreous lining. They are formed either by a disease, by the presence of a para- site or by an effort on the part of the mollusk to rid itself of some foreign substance which has found its way into the shell. Pearls are composed of many lavers of carbonate of lime with organic matter between, and are always entirely pearly throughout, and invariably have Some smail central core or nucleus. Round pearls of u fine luster and color are very val- uable, aud their vaiue increases rapidly with theirsize. ‘The finest white pearls are from India, the Persian gulf and Panama; the finest binck and gray pearls from the coast of Lower California. Beautiful pink and red_pearlx aro often secreted by the common ereek mussels. One valued at over €2.000 was found near Pat- erson, N. J., in 1856, and quite a number have been met with in Ohio, Tennessee, Kentucky and Texas, and also in England, Scotland and Germany. One Way of king « Literary Name. From the Chicago Daily Tribune. Aman who claims to have the data for the following lives in Chicago and is in a business which enables him to know whereof he speaks: “Not long agoI was in the publishing de- partment of a house, when I picked up a cover of ebook. The title was familiar. Tho work was that of a French author. It, the book, had been translated. I noticed that the name of the translator was quite familiar tome. In fact, the translator was known to me personally. Iwas somewhat astonished. I said as much, The publisher Inughed. The translator is well-known society woman. An estimable woman, too, But I happened to know that she could not read French. I know she can- not read any of the languages. I also know that while she is a bright talker, a really charming woman, she could not’ write 100 words of her own language correctly. Who did the translation? I asked. My informant took me to a dingy place in his establishment, in the garret, and pointed out a half-sarved looking creature, whose hair was pushed up against his head until it looks like a summer's cloud. He was doing the work. He was got- ting $12 a week for the work which was to a Pear as coming from another, who is to (geld Mandeomely for the deception. And she not need the money, either. Her name is wanted by the publisher. It is worth some- thing to them. What hypocrisy there is going on in this world!” Fitting = Dress, From the New York Recorder. Sitting in © woman's tailor shop the other day I heard a cry from the fitting-room, then a heavy fall, and then the sound of feet rushing to and fro in the wildest haste. “What is the matter?” I said to an attend- ant. “A woman who was being fitted has fainted,” she said. ‘That is all.” “Is that a common occurrence?” “Oh, yes indeed; it happens nearly every REAL ESTATE GOSSIP. The Site of the Proposed Episcopal dral in the District. ‘THE RAPID GROWTH OF THE CITY aS SHOWN BY THE EXPANSJON OF BUSINESS HOUSES AND THE INCREASE IN THE RAILROAD PACILITIES—SOME ‘NEW HOUSES ERECTED—OTHER MATTERS. E EPISCOPAL CATHEDRAL ENTER- prise was fairly inaugurated at the mect ing which was held last Tuesday in this city. With the concurrence of Bishop Paret the com- mittee authorized to be appointed will select some suitable site which is to be the contribu- tion of the citizens of the District to this enter- prise. It is expected that action will be taken promptly, and by the first of the coming year the location of the future cathedral establish- ment will be announced. There is no doubt entertained by those who are most familiar with this project and its many com- mendable features that it will prove to be an assured success. It will cortainly bea great advantage to the city in many ways, but especially in inereasing the number of in- tereste centered at tho capital of the nation. Every citizen is supposed to feel a pride if not a proprietary interest in Washington as the capi- tal of the country, but in addition to that the ocation here of ‘such an enterprise, represent ing a great religions body like the Episcopal eburch, binds to this city and its welfare im a more direct relation thousands of infinential citizens residing in all parts of the country. This advantage, as well as others, aro readily recognized and appreciated by the citizens of this city, as — wit- news the contribution from ‘the citizens of the District of $160,000 recently made to se- cure a site for the Methodist University. It is proposed that a plat of ground sufficient for the uses of a cathedal establishment be donated as the gift of this city, and there is _no doubt but that this will be done. When it became known that Bishop Paret had determined to enter upon the work of organizing such an en- terprise he received ¢ number of offers of land that were thought to be suitable for this pur- pose. These propositions were not solicited and in several eases came from men who were not especially interested in the Episcopal church. They were, how- ever, public spirited citizens, who recognized the benefit the city derives from such institutions as that proposed SOME SITES PROPOSED. One site offered compriced thirty acres, located a short distance east of the 7th street road. Several other locations suggested may be described in a general way as in the Tenley- town region. There is also a tract of land offered, lying this sido of Rock creek and in the vicinity of Mount Pleasant, and then there are others which are some distance from the bounds of the city. If it was desired the cathredral establishment could be located out- side of the District, as the owners of land lying in Maryland have made offers which are generous in terms. ‘There is a loca tion proposed on Maswachusetts avenue ex- tended near the grounds of the new nayal ob- servatory, another one in the same vicinity, but fronting on the Woodley road,and still another on Connecticut avenue extended. INCREASE OF BUSINESS FACILITIES, It 1s necessary very frequently for n resident of Washington who desires to have areal ap- preciation of the rapid strides advance which the city is taking to look out and beyond the narrow horizon of his every-day life. It is a gcod idea, for example, to attend some of the evening receptions which are given at this sea- son of the year at many of the business estab- lishments "The average citizen who lenves to wife the business of shopping would be as- hed and amazed not only by the great stock dis] d, but also by the extent of the buildings devoted to business purposes. An experince of this kind gives a prac- ticu. meaning to the heard, namely, “the,expansion of the busi- ness interests of the éity,” which probably the average citizen would get with equal impress- iveness in no other way. Au object lesson in the same direction is afforded by the growth of the railroad interests of the city. Not only have new street railroads been started, but the facilities of the old-estzblished roads are being amoreased. ax, for example, the laying of the cable along the entire line ‘of the Washington and Georgetown ruilroad. Recently an ar- rangement has been made, it is stated, between expression 80 often the Washington and’ Georgetown _ rail- road and the Eekington railroad by which trauefer tickets’ are to be given at 15th and @ streets and also at 7th and Now York avenue. ‘The great convenience and sav- ing of time which this urrangement will afford tu residents slong Mth street and to residents ths eastern section of the city can readily ppreciated. Then, too, the service on the ilroada has been improved, and there more trains, better trains and faster running between this city and points north and south than was the case a year ago. Nowit is announced that the Baltimore and Ohio railrvad has arrangeti for a terminus in Georgetown for the proposed southern branch which is to leave the Metro- politan branch at Linden. The construc- tion of this new road has already been begun and with the improvement of the freight facilities which it among the possibilities of the near futur the city will be well equipped with railroad accommodations, not only for the growing travel and business of the ordi- nary daily life of the city, but for those special occasions, each year becoming more frequent, when there is a great rush of visitors, SOME NEW HOUSES, Anattractive residence is being built for Mr. Frank Baldwin at the corner of Ist and C strects northeast. The lot has an ample front- age of rome twenty-six feet and the house will oceupy the full front. ‘The design, which wa drawn by KR. E. Crump, architect, has as the special feature an effective towerat the corner. Instead of «tone, rock-faced white marble will be used in the foundation walis up to the sill course of the first story. ‘Ike superstructure will be of brick, with marble in the lintel courses and forming the arches over the window openings. In the interior the arrange- mont follows the attractive style of having the stairway start from a point some distance from the main entrance and presenting to the eye in place of the commonplace fight of stairs a andsome balustrade protecting the first land- ing and finished above with « screen of hard wood. The rooms will be made éttractive with the finish which hard wood gives and all the fappointments throughout the house will be in keeping. Plans have been prepared fora pretty house which will be built for Mr. Thomas Hyde, jr. It will be located in the recent subdivision made of the west grounds of the Linthicum estate and front on Road street, which is one of the handsomest residence ‘streets in Georgetown. Harvey L. Page is the architect and John 8. Larcombe the builder. A MONEY-SAVING DRVICE. An ingenious device recently introduced makes it possible to use large panes of plate glass in the windows of buildings at a greatly reduced outlay. A large pane, of course, bas & better appearance than one of’a smaller size, but it costs more money. By using a slight beading of metal in the center of the sash two small panes can be inserted and will have prac- tically the same effect asa single pane. ‘The beading can be given a light color, and when the window shades are up it looks as if the cord used to shift the shade was dangling down. SOME ARCHITECTS’ OFFICES. As a rule architects in this city look upon their offices as purely places for business, and in furnishing them they have regard for utility rather than artistic effect. Hecently, however, some members of the profession have moved for example, in the new ©f oftices which they now oc- cupy, have departed somewhat the ‘strictly utilitarian idea. 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Please mention STAR. clearer, | Toilet wah fhe, Mask but three nights, end the | impurities, roughness, etc., vanish from the is harmless, costs little and saves its user Oth. Isis « Nataral Beautifier for Bleaching and Preserving | fu. {TSh the Skin and Removing Complextonal Imperiections. 10th. The Mask is sold at s moderate price, and one srrchase eniis the expense. 11th. Hundreds of dollars urclossly expended for cosmetics, lotions and like preparations may be saved by those who possess it. 12th. Ladies in every section of the country age using the Mask with gratifying results. 13th. It is safe, simple, cleanly and effective for beautifying purposes and never injures the most delicate skin. 14th. While it is intended that the Mask should be Worn During Sleep, it may be applied, with equalliy-good results, at Any Thine, to suit the convenience of the wearer. 15th, The Mask has received the testimony of weli-known society and professional la- dies, who proclaim it to be the greatest . oa . ron ww delighted Tam with your | waka Sich lates bases hem | **A lady was cured of freckles by eight nights’ use of | the Mask.” | _**The improvement in my complexion is truly mar- velous.” “After three woeks' use of the Mask the wrinkles | nave simost disapyeared.” | _-My mater used one for a spotted skin, and her com- plexion is all that can be desired. “lt does even more than is claimed for it." *. been relieved of @ muddy, greats com- | piesion witer trying All Ainds of costbetice without ( Baccess.” permanently Little Girls, and Boys Are dependent upon therr parents and ‘Du te nd tor Siietusns ites eae sorek oceans | 3. JAY GOULD'S Store, PICTURI Wo 8c de11,12. 14,16 421 OTH ST. AUCTION SALES. THIS EVENING. WW22TER B. WILLIAMS & CO., Auctionsers. “AUCTION, AUCTION.” THIS DAY, 1 AM., 3 AND 7:30 P.M, ‘A Large and Valuable Stock of High-grade, First-class SILVER WAKE, CLOCKS, BRONZES AND BANQUET LAMPS, OPERA GLASSES, and s fine line of the CELEBRATED ROGERS* KNIVES, FORKS, SPOONS, And many other useful presents for tho holidays. At our sales room, corner 10th st. and Pa. By order of the Taunton Silver Piaze Company. WALTER B, WILLIAMS & CO., 410-108 FUTURE DAYS. RUSTEF’S SALE AT PUBLIC AUCTION ON HURSDAY, DECEMBER SEVENTE Howard street, Baltiiore, Md., TEN -M., One Carbonating Apparatus (\\ two generators and. three iounts of 27" gai also 00 Copper and Steet Fountains: (Math iny trom to 15 xalions capacity and the apparatus and fixtures in use ih the mineral establisimnent ob h. Shater &Co. W. H. PEKKINS, Ji., Trustee, 108 E, Lexington st., Baltimore, Md. prey JRATCLIFFE, DABR & CO., Auctioneers, 920 PA. AVE. N.W. EXTRAORDINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. EXHIBITION AND SALE BY CATALOGUE or FINE WATER COLORS BY D. KIDLEY FORSTER, ESQ. ‘These pictures are painted strictly after the English school. ‘Their peculiar exce:lence muy claim for them a superior briiliancy and purity of tint, a marked im-! provement ix portraying the transparency of the at- mosphere and a pecuiiar beauty and erace ip rendering distant landscapes, ocean ana sk EXHIBITION MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, FROM 9 A.M. TO 9 P. M. EACH DAY. ! SALES: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, AT 7:30 P.M. EACH DAY, AT OUR ART GALLERIES, 920 PA. AVE. N.W. Chtalomnes now ready and sent by mail on applica- D. dll-a&ds RATCLIFFE, DARE & CO. RAtcurre, pane & CU., auctioneers, $20 Pebnsyivania ave. n.w. VERY VALUABLE IMPROVED REAL ESTATE ON MALYLAND RveNt ng KEN SeoRe NORTHEAST, = B! AND THIRD” STREE’ ON. QuTCESDAY AFTERNOON, DECEMBER FIP. FRENTE, 1201. A’ FOUR O'CLOCK, we will oll by pubic auction, in frout of the premises, that elegan aud desirable %. S i INCI BY THE DEPTH THEREOF OF Lot 2. <Q. ‘This property” ta clegautly located and has go “Pie peovecty wil be offered atthee in the entirety of tow subdivision tine of | to be seen at the sale. ‘Terms: One-third cash, balance in one and two Years, with no:es vearing interest from the day of sale ote RAtcueEre, DAKB & CO., bay ~—y ye ee Tap ata Aa ed re aa ee CORN OF ievid TI 1 NOR’ MM) ae ic ‘BU LN ‘t SD Bas . Seat area z AUCTION SALES. AUCTION SALES. FUTUKE DAYs. FUTURE DAYS. ae LATIMER & SLOAN, Auctioneers, 1409 G st. n.w., Washington Ofty. DEAD LETTER OFFICE SALE. 181. ARTICLES ACCUMULATED IN 1 HE DEAD LETTER OFFICE TO BE SOLD AT AUCTION. By order of the Postmaster General. 8. A. WHITFIELD, First Asst. P. M. General. Post Office Department, November 9, 1801. D. P. LEIBHARDT, ‘Supt. Dead Letter Office. ‘The sale will commence on MONDAY, DECEMBER FOURTEENTH, 1891, and will be continued daily at TEN A.M. and SEVEN P.M. unt the whole is disposed of, AUCTION SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY IN THE COUNLY UF WASHING | ‘TON, AR THE ~CHURTZEN PAKK, BEING SO FAKMAGUL STREET, We will seil at public suction, in front of the prem a TH Dan OF “D. LOCK P. Mt 1” of the suudivirion of lot, biock 1, of ‘Toud & wrown's subdivision of Mt. Peasant and’ Pleasant Plains, about one square west of the ~churtzen Park. ‘Teruis: Casi above au indebteduees or #1, 150, se Cured by deed of trust, anaturimg an Jume, 43 ay, ING. Title perfect. Conveyameing uid record we at Purchaser's cost, as. LATIMER & SLOAN, Auctioneers, ATCLIFFE, DAKK & CU., Auctioneers, R Oa) Pa ave. mw. RECEIVER'S SALE BY AUCTION OF THE DLOCK, &c., OF HARDWARE. TOOLS, CU ~ LERY,” PAINTS AND OILS. HARNESS, TRU: BAPE, &e., &e.. CONSAINLD IN T SORE OF’ THOS. GRAY & SUN, STREET (NEAR HAKIISOS © OSTIA, D.C. MONDAY, "DECEMBER TWENTY-FIRST, 1801, BLUINSING AL TEN O'CLOCK A. In pursiance of the decree of court on 12th day of Noveniber, Invi. in equity cause, No- Lkwa, entitled kien. C. Gray et ale” va help EnGait‘et als, in the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, appointimz John. P. Suevperd receiver iu Ssald'cause, Nod Uy vurtue ot thus cer‘ain Ged frou ten C- Gray, Thouss Gray. Gray, Kate Gray and Kalpls L- Gait to John P. Shepperd. re= ceiver we atoresaid, wade an Gay of, November, INI, in Liber 1:00, Solio 264 et seq. Of the land records of the Distsict cf Coluunbna, £ Will sell, by public auc THI PWenty Fins SOL. beginning WITHIN ¥ Ls AM. TH® STORE LATELY OCCUPIED BY r AS A HAKDWARE STORE, pI NEAK MONKOE STREET: ANACOSLTA D-C- ail the stock, &c., contained rein and partly iacntoned besow ‘The stock, which ss compiste im every detafl, will be first offered as an entivety, end It a satincactory bid os not obtained it wit: then be sold in detall. the sale cone Unuinx irom day today, becmming at LEN O'CLOCK A-M., until enbrely disjosed of, and co: talus in part: HAKDWAKE OF £VERY DESCRIFTION, AGKICULTUKAL AND FARM sMPLEMENTS, CUTLERY (TAULE AND POCRED, GLa y (TABLE AND POCKET), CART, WAGON, BUGGY AND FARM HARRESS, TOOLS, COUNTER ix, SHOW CASES, MILLER IRON SAFE THREE NATIONAL CASH REGISCEES, SHELI XES, AND A GENERAL ASSURIMENT OF GOODS USUALLY FOUND IN A TERRES SLABS HARDWARE STONE. JOHN P. SHEPPERD, Receiver. 22 and ~5, Le Droit building, ‘802 F st. mew. rPHomas DOWLING & SON, Auchoneers, Gz Est. nw. CHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY, NO.'907 FOURTH STREET NORTH- 33 a ger the Supreine of th vs a decs ° Court District of Coltuina parsed ‘in equicy cause No, LOSES oh the prunwes MONDAY, DECEMBER SeVENTH® ou the prennses MOR Tegi at FOU OCLUCK P- Mc, part of lots in Todd C and Pepper's subdivenon of square S27. besining at & point on ath sttect aa sect inches worthy weeta the soutuwest corner of said square and runming tence ABOVE Salk 18 POSTLOXED ON Ac. az of the Trustees, LATIMER & 8L04N, auctoneer, 1409 Gat. TRUSTEES’ SALE OF OOM Bach ‘ COMFORTA! 4 WELLING, NO. ELE SNORT ESI Oe STKEL: Bi ania er ae Os Aa, rded ‘of tie land records of the Disirict of Oo,tus+ \d recorded on the said 12th | z | JPENCANSON BROS., Auctioncers TRUSTEES’ SALE OF ONY-SIXTH INTERFST I ‘TWO-STOK) FRAME HOUSE AND LOT, BEL No. 19 FOURTH STL:-£T NORTHEAST of uy recorded in Liber ‘one of the Fretmiss, an undivided one. that certain piece ated and beiusin the cit trict of Colmbia and known a north twenty tron the depth TRUSTEES’ SALE OF DESIRARLE BUILDING SILES ONE STREEL BETWEEN SEVENTH DEGHIM STRERIN NORTHEAST by By virtue of a deed of trast duly recorded iu Liber No. pie. ohio 46 et neq. On land records of the Din- 1 Co. tuuia, we niront of WEDNeSDAS. Dp: nie TW NOL. AL FOUL O'CLOCK P.M, Lo y B. Todd's subdivision of square eur inety-thiree, aw per piat recunied ma taber W. Js foie By Of the recors of tue office of the surveyor i strict of Colu:nbia, ernie @ sale Feurwbr ou date of sain, wits S 2508 te wi of 8’ rt per veut per anuui, eeiui-aunuaily, and to be by deed of trust v all cash, atthe option of te parchus 200 wo be plld at the tine of Sale. plied with in fifteen days or the truste ve the Fight to reseil at the rish and cagt of tie decatariur [ur chaser. All couveyancine, (Xt.. at the cust ol chaser. JOMN S."SWOKMSTEDT. HENRY EBEKBACH, LOOND © STREETS SOUTH. By viriue of a decree of the Supreme Court of the Dis- Zdday of December, ise 4 in equity. 1 wu BALUMDAY, the NINETEEN IM Dad UP DEC BER, A.D. IN¥!, at HALE-PAST FOUK U'CLUCK P-M-, offer, tor adie at “pubite auction in Preuiises al! that portion of real es! j city of Waslunxton, an the Dostriet « | scribed a8 the east sixteen (It) tet by | (G0) feet af Jot nuwbered forty 4) | Dered seven hundred aua tuurty-two (7 ‘Terms of sale us prescribed uy third cash, ‘balance in one. nd deed of trust upon te property sod, option of the purcnaser. A deposit of $100 req: time of sale. Conveyancing at cost of purchaser. event that purchaser fais toc DUNCANSON BROS.. Auctioneei | Race Dame « 00. au 20 Penns. ave. nw. EXTENSIVE STOCK Liguos Al By ONKOE CON THUASDA\, Invi, BLGiN N O'CLOCK A.M. In pursuance of a decree ut court passed om the 12th | day of November, 101, im Equity Cause 13:40, en- fitec Ellen C. Gray et al, vs. hauph L. the Supreme Court of the District of Coluiubi pointuug Jolin P. Suepperd receiver in said cause, virtue of this certain deed froim bien C. Gray Anouss Gray, George H. Gray, Kate M. Gray and Ralph L. Guilt to Jolin P. Shepperd, receiver as afore made end recorded on the said” Ith day ut Ne- Yeiuber. 1601.1n Liber No. 13830, Tend records ot tue District of Pubue suction within and jn frout cf the GHOCL IL BYTOKE KNOWN As (Hb STOKE OF 1 GRAY & SN, mtuated AT THE INGERSECTION OF | HARBISON AND MONROE STuEETS. ANACOS. 214, bv. c., ON THUKSDAY, DECEMBER skVEN- T HOA. D. 184, BEGINNING A’ TEN | stiies. O'CLOCK AM, alist Groceries, Wines, Liquors, &c., contaied therein, and a.s0 Horses, Wagous Be, scrpeeecs tein res he TEA, COFFEES, SUGAKS, BPC CANNED GOODS, TOnET 8OaP, JUNDEKY SUAP, aa OlLs, CHUW CHOWs, ICBLES. BROOM BKUs#ES, atk WILLOW WARE, he a BRANDES, WHIsKigs, GINS, RUM, eo LaRGE ICE BOX, sHUW CASES, SCALES, 3 HORSES, 1 FARM WaGo! 1 ’ GROCERS’ WAGON,1 BUGGY. x, above stock is :reau: and desirab'e and should Stteutiou of dealers and others. JOHN P. SHEPPERD, Receiver, pe and 2%. Le Drvit vuilding, adazave 02 F st. nw. JUNCANBON BKOS.. Auctioneers, D ‘tot and'D streets northwest. SALE OF VERY DESIRABLE HOPERTY, CORNER OF FLORIDA AVE. “ABD NORTH 1 STREET. IMPROVED : STOKE AND DWELLING. PAST FOUR wr 2 = er share. ours | AUCTION SALES. FUTURE DAYs. RATCLIFFE, DARR & 0O., aucnoneers. CHANCERY SALI Rte Tr. sauce a x XD SEVEN TEE! DENCES 8 decree of the Court of the By virtue of District of Sine. VED BY SI publ TUPSDAY, DECEM 3, Tet, et MALY Past O'CLOCK P.M. the folowing: is Sal tas eed sn No. 13), fronting 70 feet on sulslivi strect north and 100 feet om Se With the improverents hereon, Terms of sale ‘One-durd cash, of of sale. residue im two petively im one and twe Fearn, Sit interest: to be evidenced Uy the peemmanary ones Sf (urvhaner, lmaringr date #00 Say af sale Gaal oo Sard by areserved iten or deed of trast on, the the wate: purchase the Fisk and cost of defaulting pure! — erty: Will be soid entire subjert toe leases. EDWAKD & McCALMON at 472 Loumana ave. seinah ine Patrepage of Washington ladies, Terms Bose HAS OPPRNED HER 4 srosmnaiking partons 1312 Gt. w._ treet com {utes eveuita dresses and, Anson e Pert, sk evaranteed. Work tosbow. Prices: LT, oy 00 BEAUTIFULLY TRIM tr oso each At SAGE THORN PON'S PARLORS, Ge. a. MME. \orienmn £ AN lace handkerchief edeings, Be, equall airs > Ronee 4 Hoe Dresmaker and Ladies’ Former's 12th and G ata Tailor. iid Se & SISSLIN ‘oes nee he. Lat 2S. WE CAN RESTORE ye tise of electric heat ail bans, waves, Ac. Taking that yellow tinge hes, &c. returnin them te silty.” Have you seen the won h (patent) al)-hair bang Bow onex> st kw., represented by Mire. A nese OF lace; any Indy cam comb sme ¥ kuown siyle at asi i JQHNSG MS™, BhapcEy we M tormeriy NY, invites: patronae Indien. “Contuinies sande in latest stylon. Perfect Moderate price.” Cattityt aud basting « apecialty. VERY LOW PRICI -s. fit and Nniab correct . Ko. late draiter aud cutter VAN KECTH. Guo 13th st, A trial solicited, 1CARD-DUMA\ + Mnie, i doors ‘trom F st ee rein caraine Bintcrials of au) kind euibruiders- Murbest reterences, CUNNINGHAM, urriers, 13308 Sy seainkin guriwents ajed and altered into ks VA, TRAVIS, M ‘Moainte 7 ‘And Ladies" Tasior, G17 13th at, . ALTERED AND KEPAIRI 30 years’ experience. we s. BENZAMIN, 315 Del. ave. ne, i square from Capiteh! _o0-1m PCRS CLEANE coal eow KNIFE PLAITING, do. iuade to order, 10¢. doma@a vot" sewing tuachine ‘mass = SEB Re a A COORD! M. EVANS, O45 E ST. 8 W. rs repaired and relined, Mutts and M® Capes wade to order, Carriage Kobes telined and res paired is aold-lua" M™= 7. & marnisox, ‘ 13% F STREET, IS CONSTANTLY RECEIVING. THROUGH EER AGENTS IN LONDON AND PARIS, THE LATEST FASHIONS IN BATS AND BONNETS. ,,Femoved to 1217 G a. ‘and dupe Up equal to new al ont stand im the city. New DRY CLEANING, BOOURING. ANTON FISCHER, 906 G ST. N.W. Dresses dyed a Mourning Black my fall epeciaity, KENCH DIP SCOURING AND DIY CLEAR i New ork eve. Pinas . re shia" PLUS ARD VELVETS, » CABULINE LEKOK, ae Mlauiw |UTLL AND CAPE, 528 71 iy tor iuspection. ‘CKUMP, Proprietor. wa "pee cocuman, Adth and K sts., Franklin Square, Washington, D.C. The capital's fashionable residence center. Elevent roots, single or em suite, for transietter Perma: cuests. Appointments and cuisine meme celled. American and European systema, 5 nol3-tr W. F. PAIGE. EL WINDSOR, Com Lot. si. and New York ave. This hotel las Leen Dewly Tefurnushedhand ts. open for the Tereption of tranwent, permanent. aa _Mirs. M. 3. COLLEA, dropretess, of Vj bakes none + ave. and 24thet., Washineton, D. ©. EBBITT HOUSE WASHINGTON, D.C, ___ MEDICAL, &. —— ADvice TO DYSPE If you suffer from dyspeysiaor any form of tion, or from daily. Pt ‘ans what to et tea work ot reat value to every free to any address. JOHN H. MeALVIN, Lowell, Mass, Fourteen years city treasurer and tax collector. @12-lawlst D* Leos, ; 404 C ST., BET. 4% AND 6TH STS. ¥.W., ‘The wei/-Lnown isdies’ physician, can be consulted dai'y from 10to 1 and 5 to® =. a1 PBorEssonaL MASSAGE CAN BE OBT with tue Lest of iedical references, by at 913 tka at. we EAD AND BE Wisk —DR. BROTBERS, 7 Re Sige ree aad ade oth te Poe ook iste ‘ewtabiimbed capt thd "will cuarsutee m cure ta al ‘of met, roi weit: Gre charge Consultation ad adie ee our of bbe beiore me by De. PROTH ERS. sate’, ™ hoary pubic sh aud tor tbe District fain Sa day of July, ems NEVER BEEN 00! HERS im