Evening Star Newspaper, February 22, 1892, Page 6

WASHINGTON'S YOUTH. His Services and Adventures in the French and Indian War. HONORS EARLY GAINED. How He Won His Spars—a Perilous Mission His Diplomatic Ser- ngagement at Great to the French Forts vice—The Disastrous ‘Meadows—On Braddock's Staff. ‘Writtes for The Evening Star by Dr. J. M. Toner. * In 1753 the conflict of interests between the French and the English for territorial pos- session west of the Alicghany mountains began to assume threatening aspects and Governor Dinwiddie, with zeal and diplomatic tact, resolved to serve notice upon the French in their forts near Lake Erie that they were tres- passing upon the territory of Great Britain and ‘warning them to depart in pence. The exccu- tion of this delicate and hazardous mission Fequired a journey, going und returning, of over eleven hundred miles, through forests inhabited by Indians, who were generally bostile to the English. To insure success the mes- senger must be a man of intelligence, courage, rseverance, experience in traveling through She woods anil acjuainted with the manners of the Indiang, Washington's successful career as @ surveyor beyond already Drought his name and character prominently to the attention of the governor and his council. ‘The commission was offered to him as one well qualified for such an undertaking. He accepted if October 30, 1758, and set out the same ay, fully apprised of the difficulties to be encountered. At Fredericksburg he engaged Prene Jacob Van Braam as F interpreter and then, proceeding to A in, procured a few horses and other neces At Winchester he seeured baggage or pack horses and the remainder of his outfit, and going thence di- rect to Will's creek ‘ived on the 1th. Here he engaged ¢ ristopher Gist as guideand nts, Curren and John Indian traders; Henry Stuart and Wil- Ham Jenkins. Crossing the Alleghany mountains by the Ohio Company's route they halted at Logstown, eighteen miles below the present city of Pitts: burg, to hold council with the Indiana. An In- dian’ interpreter, John Davidson, and three Indians—Half King, White Thunder and Jes- Kakake—were engaged and accompanied the party as guides and hunters when the journey was resumed. At Venango, though politely re- ceived by the French officer in charge of the fort, Capt. Jonicarie, Washington, as the bearer Of dispatches from Gov. Dinwiddie, was re- ferred to St. Pierre as the proper person to re- ceive his message Another weary march of four days brought them te their destination at Fort Le Boenf. ‘The Chevalier St. Pierre received Major Wash- ington with formal politeness and in due course delivered to bim a sealed reply. A HARD JOURNEY. The journey back, owing to the lateness of the season and the fatigue already borne, was far more severe than the trip out bad been. ‘The horses were so jaded as scarcelg to be able to travel, and after three lays’ weary marching Washington gave up his horse to help carry the baggage, pat Van Braam in charge of the caval- cade, equipped himself in a hunting dress, Strapped bis papers and some provisions te his back, and gun in hand, accompanied by no one Dut Gist, struck out on the most direct route for Shawnopen Town. After enduring great hardships, shot at by a treacherous Indian guide and nearly drowned by being flung from araft by drifting ice while crossing the Alle- gheny river. they finally reached Mr. Frazer's and rested, waiting for the others to come up. At Mr. Gist’s plantation at Monongahela, fifteen miles above Frazer s, Washington bought ‘a horse, and pushing ou alouc reached Belvoir January 11. “Here he rested one day, then set out for Williamsburg and delivered St. Picrre’s answer to Gov. Dinwiddie on the 16th, after an absence of only seventy-eight days. Washing- ton’s embassy to the French commandant near Lake Erie was, considering the season of the year, the means at bis command, the extent of ‘wilderness traversed, the hostile Indians met and placated, ail fraught with such danger and difficulty as to place its execution among the heroic achievements in history. This diplomatic step of serving notice on the French was deemed to be of great moment to British interests in Ameriea and gave dignity ‘and character to the enterprise in Washington's eyes. The prudence, dispatch and persever- ance exercised by Washington in his journey and in his intercourse with the suspicious and crafty Indians and the more subtile French ‘was in every step of the mission marked by a high degree of address and judgment. The s dierly acumen, too, with which he roted defensible and strategetical pomts in the Toute gave special value to bis journai and elicited from the governor. counsel and assembly their hearty acknowledgments, Hix journal was written out from his note book in a single day to accommodate the gov- ernor, who, by the advice of the council, sub- mitted it in that form to the house of burgesses asa report of the mission. That body ordered it to be printed and copies were sent to the Governors and influential persons in the sev- eral colonies. It was alse sent to the home government as a justification of the new policy Inaugurated by the governor of Virginia and to stimulate the am! ition of the crown to an- = the French. of Major Georze Washington's cour- age, prudence, diplomacy and perseverance was universal, and, notwithstanding his youth, he was henceforth widely recognized as a capa” ble and safe leader iu public affairs. Move- ments for the political control of the Mississippi valley were rapidly drifting beyond the sphere of diplomacy between France and Great Britain to that of open and armed hostility. HOSTILITIES BEGUS. Gov. Dinwiddie had become interested in the Ohio Company, and immediately after receiv- ing Maj. Washington's report as to the inten- tions of the French about the head waters of the Ohio ordered two companies of provincial militia to be raised for service at the forks of the Obio, and there to erect a fort. In Jan- wary, 1754, Capt William Trent was commis- stoned to raise a company of 109 men, appoint his own officers and rendezvous at the forks. Gov. Dinwiddie calied the assembly to meet on the 14th of February, |. in a special eewsion, thet they might grant the neces- sary authority and provide the requisite means for carrying out these measures. After much entreaty and some threats on the Pert of the governor, the assembly authorized the raising of a regiment of 300 volunteers and Yoted tke requisite appropriation. George Washington, with characteristic diffidence, de- clined to accept the chief command of the ex- pedition, with the remark: “It isa charge too greet for my youth and inexperience to be en- trusted with.” But he did accept the office of second in command and was appointed lieu- tenant colonel, under Colonel Fry. Neither nagreema Officers came forward at t! all of @ Governor as promptiy as he expected, so that he was moved to issue a proclamation ating 200,000 acres of land on the Ubi to divided among those engaging in the expe- WASHINGTON'S EXPEDITION. April 2, 1754, Washington set off from Alex- ‘endria with two companies, amounting to about 150 men, for the Ohio. At or west of Winches- ‘ter bis companies were joined by that of Capt. Adam Stephen and others, enlisted chietly in the valley of Virginia. Coil. Fry, as commander-in- ehief, was to follow, bringing with him the ar- tillery and remaining part of the Virginia regi- it. “WSefore arriving at Will's creek Lieut. Col Washington learned that the few troops at the forks had been obliged by a superior iorce of the French to vacate their works and were then Retiring to Virginia. The situation in which Washington now found himself was oue of such gravity as to induce him to call = council of War, in which it was decided to proceed to the Obio Company's store house at Redstone creek reinforcements Washington governor the particulars of the Tequested that cannon of heavier : i ! F | and any on hand might be forwarded. i F Ee forty i road,and on the 2¥thof April, 1754, ao gy eeepee el ao megs yen miles for w: s, and during dispatched sixty wen iu advance to AN APPEAL FOR FAIRNESS. + Delayed for a day at the great crossing of the Youghiogheny river while a bridge was being constracted, Washington on the 29th of Mi ives n striking exhibition of one of his strong- est characteristics—love of justice—by writing an earnest protest to Gov. Dinwiddie against the unfairness of compelling the Virginia offi- cers and men to serve for less pay than was al- Jowed to the same grade in the regular army doing similar service On the isth be had written, “Let me serve voluntorily; then I will, witll the greatest pleasure in life, devote my services to the ex- pedition without any other reward than the satisfaction of serving my country; but to be slaving dangerously for the shadow of pay. through woods, rocks, mountains, I would rather prefer the great’ toil of a daily laborer and dig for a maintenance, provided I were re- duced to the necessity, than serve upon such ignoble terms, for I really do not see why the lives of his majesty’s subjects in Virginia should be of less value than of those in other parts of his American domizions, especially when it is well known that we must undergo double their hardship.” Again on the 29th, after showing that their psy, as fixed, would not clothe them and meet their necessary expenses, he says: “For my own part it is a matter almost indifferent whether I serve for full pay or as a generous volunteer. Indeeidid my circumstances co! spond with my inclination, I should nothesi- tate a moment to prefer the jatter, for the mo- tives that led me here were pure and noble. I had no view of acquisjtion but that of honor, by serving faithfully my king and country.” He adds: “I have aconstitution hardy enough to encounter and undergo the most severe trials and, I flatter myself, resolution to face what any man durst, az shall be proven when it comes to the tet : With three scldiers and an Indian guide Washington examined the Youghiogheny river for miles to ascertain whether it would be pos- sible to descend that stream in canoes and small boats, but this was found to be impracti- cable, and he continued hie roadmaking toward the mouth of the Redstone creek. A SCOUTING PARTY CAPTURED. French epies, Indian scouts and reconnoiter- ing parties from the enemy's camp doubtless | kept the French commander fully informed of the progress and, approximately, of the num- ber of the Virginia troops On the evening of the 27th of May Washington learned through his scouts that a reconnoitering party of French were discovered ina retired camp some six miles distant. Leaving a guard with tho ammunition and baggage in a place of safety he set out with a guide and forty men to capture them if possible. it was raining and the night was ex- cessively dark, but they groped their way to the ‘Half Kings wigwam, who iloted them to the Frenchmen’s camp. The English were discovered on their ap- proach, just abort sunrise on the 29th, by the French, who flew to arms; a sharp engagement ensued, which was kept up for fifteen minutes, when the French gave way and were all cap tured except one. Ten of the French were killed, twenty-one were taken prisoners and one scaped. Washington bad one man killed and firet wounded. ‘The same dey Washington wrote to the gov- erner a full account of the skirmish. The French, after the skirmish, endeavored to make it appear that they were on a friendly mission to servea summons on the English. But that the party was more than this was proven by the instructions found upon the per- son of Jumonville. On the 30th the captured French were forwarded with a detachment of oldiers under Lieut. John West and Acting Ensign Spiltdorph to Gov. Dinwiddie, then at Winchester WASHINGTON'S PROMOTION. i On the Sist of May Col. Joshua Fry died at Will's creek from injuries received by bis horse on him According to military usage thie threw the whole responsibility of the ex- pedition for the time being upon Col. Washi ton. On the 4th of June, 1754, Gov. Dinwiddie promoted Washington to the rauk of colonel in the Virginia regiment. and at the same time appointed Col. James Innes of North Carola, who was daily expected at Winchester with three independent companies from that prov- ince, to be commander-in-chief. From some fatality or want of management neither he nor his companies ever joined Washington; had they done so in season the result of the expe- dition might have been quite different. On the 9th Adjt. Muse, recently promoted to be major, arrived with nine swivels and a small spply of powder and_ ball. He also brought from Gov. Dinwiddie a belt of Wampum anda speech to. the Half King, with medals for the chiefs and goods for presents and rewards to Indian sconts, as suggested by Washington. ‘The chiefs were invited to a council and assembled with their usual cere- monious formality, painted and decorated in savage finery. Washington wore one of the medals at the council. Half King was decor- ated and given the name Dinwiddie. A son of Queen Alequippa, whose friendship Wash- ington had secured in January by giving her an old match coat, was decorated with a medal and given the name of Fairfax. ‘The sachems complimented Washington by giving him the name Conotaucarins, the significance of which is not known to the writer. On the 10th the camp was agitated by scouts bringing in word that a party of ninety French- men Was approaching. Washiggton put bim- self at the head of 150 men to Meet them, but it was soon learned that it wasa false alarm, occasioned by nine deserters from the French, whose numbers had been magnified and their intentions misunderstood. Capt. Mackay ar- rived the same day with his independent com- pany of South Carolinians. Washington was now confronted with the dreaded problem of having wm officer who conceived because he held the king’s commission he could not re- ceive orders froma provincial officer, com- missioned by a governor. ‘The men of the inde- pendent company would not assist in road-mak- ing unless paid a shilling sterling extra per day. Toavoid misunderstanding Washington left Capt. Mackay at Fort Necessity, and on the 11th of June proceeded with his own soldiers in the effort to open the road to Redstone ereck. At Gist’s plantation, thirteen miles from Fort Ne- cessity, Washington received reliable intelli- gence that the French bad been reinforced and Were marching to attack him without delay. He began to throw up intrenchments, called in his working parties and held a council of war, at which it was resolved to retreat until they could be reinforced. THE ENGAGEMENT AT THE GREAT MEADOWS. On the Ist of July Washington's forces reached the Great Meadows, on their retreat. Here the Virginians were exhausted with fa- commenced their weary march of seventy miles back to the first habitation. The strong able-bodied carried the loads and helped feeble, sick and wounded to Will's creek, only place where supplies could be bad. On the 9th of July Col. Washington turns made to him at Will's creek, showing actual condition of the several companies in the expedition. the killed. sick, wounded or missing as well as the number of those able for service, and after séeing all made as comfort- able as possible he and Capt. Mackay, who left his independent company at Will's creek, pro- ceeded to Williamsburg to report to the gov- ernor. The twoindependent companies expected from New York arrived about this time and were marched to Will’s creck, where, with Capt. Mackay’s company, they began the erec- tion of works to serve asa frontier post and which finally came to be known as Fort Cum- berland. THE RETURN TO ALEXANDRIA. The Virginia regiment, after resting a few days, marched first to Winchester and after- ward to Alexandria, Notwithstanding the dis- appointing results of the expedition the as- sembly passed a vote of thanks to Washington and the other officers for their bravery and their gallant defense of the country ana the rights of the king in the battle of the Great Meadows. ‘The names of two officers connected with the expedition were omitted in this yote of thanks, viz: Maj. Muse and Capt. Van Braam. The first because of cowardice and the latter under the apprehension that he had intentionally deceived Cal. Washington in the preparation of the articlesof capitulation. Three hundred pistoles (nearly €1.100) ‘were voted to be distributed among the men in the engagement. When the articles of capitulation were signed Washington had no copy of them in English, and when they came to bo carefully translated it was: discovered that they contained admis- sions derogatory to him and his troops and concessions made us to the claims of France yarposely inserted, it was afterward stated, ut not so translated, as to be understood in that sense by him or his officers, and which could only be accounted for on the theory of 4n erroneous rendering of the text of the arti- cles of capitulation. Some distrust of the fidelity of Capt. Van Braam erose gnd his name was omitted from the list of officers thanked by the house of burgesses. Further inquiry, however, satisfied all that his imper- fect knowledge of French was alone to blame. Washington's conduct was carefully inquired into by the assembly and by the governor. Nothing was found to blame but much to ad- mire in his courage and perseverance under most adverse circumstances and almost crimi- nal want of support, ‘This was perhaps the most severe triai and important occurrence in Washington's early life and military experi- ence. It was proper that the country should know all the tacts, that they might rorm just conclusions. 1t was vital to hisreputation und military aspirations in the future thet the truth should be told and the cxuses of the fail- ure be piaced where they belonged. I bave dwelt upon Washington's first mili- tary operations and their unfavorable end- ing at greater length than I would otherwise have done had not this reverse with the pecu- liar questions arising in the Jumonville affair and the verbal inaccuracies in the oral trans- lation of the articles of capitulation taken place before the greatness and magnanimity of Washington's character were established to be above sutfering from misrepresentation. Wash- ington’s conduct having stood the test of every inquiry by the governor and the assembly early in August he joined his regiment, then at Alex- andria. PLANNING ANOTHER EXPEDITION. The governor was doing everything he could to send at oncé another military detachment across the mountains to engage and dislodge the French at the forks of the Ohio, and tually issued orders to that effect. ‘The Vi ginia troops, for want of numbers and equip- ment, were totally unfit for the service de- manded. ‘The presentation of facts concerning the actual condition of the Virginia forces Dy Washington led him mto quite a correspondence with the governor and some of the members of the council. His letters on the subject at this time show how comprehensive and sound were his views on military affairs and how inadequate were the forces to the object the governor expected them to accomplivh. Much to the regret of the governor the sending of another expedition that fall was abandoned. WASHINGTON’S RESIGNATION. Dinwiddie then resolved upon radical changes in the organization of the Virginia troops, adopting a plan of having no officer higher than a gaptain. This measure, it was surmised, was devised by Gov. Dinwiddie, Gov. Sharp of ‘Maryland and Col.’ Tnues, and was de- signed to minimize the colonel's power and prevent disputes in the matter of rank. This reorganization would reduce Col. Washington, who, to avoid embarrassment, resigned his commission in October and retired to Mount Vernon. In December, 1754. he leased the Mount Vernon estate from George Lee and his wife, Ann, late the widow of Imwrence Wash- ington, and took Up his residence there. ‘The ancestors of Washington were generally land owners and agriculturists. George Wasb- ington either inherited or acquired in youth a love for this pursuit. In him a taste for cul vating the soil was even more ardent than was his love of arms. INVITED TO BRADDOCK’S STAFF. In the spring of 1755 Braddock arrived in Alexandria with two well-equipped British reg- iments, with instructions to proceed, after re- cruiting his forces in Virginia, to the capture of Fort Duquesne and the expulsion of the French from the Ohio. Gen. Braddock was well in- formed as to the abilities of Col. Washington, and learning that he had retired from the sery- ice and was occupying himself with the duties of a farmer Braddock coucinded to invite the promising young woldier to join his staff as an aid in the expedition. Washington accepted the position, as ho was desirous of ‘secing serv- ice under a capable and experienced officer, and May 10, at Frederick, in Maryland, was proclaimed an aid to the general, removing for the time Leing all questions of rank, which had been such « source of annoy- ance. He found the well-ordered camp of the British regulars a good school for study and de- rived much benefit as well as pleasure from his intercourse with the accomplished officers asso- ciated with Gen. Braddock. ‘The history of this expedition is well known, asis also the splendid conduct of Col. Wasl ington in the disastfous battle of the Monon- gahela, and his heroic services in rescuing the remnant of the defeated army and his main- taining as orderly a retreat ay was practicable under the circumstances, Washington's per- tigue, hunger and vexation, and declared they could not carry their baggage and drag the swivels any further. Washington sent off an express to husten supplies and reinforcements, began to fortify his position and make the best detense he could. He bad but one day to clear off the ground, erect defensesand dig trenches, himself working with ais men, On the morn- ing of the 3d of July, while still engaged in strengthening the defenses of Fort Necessity, the French, in large numbers, were reported advancing and to be already within four miles. About 11 o'clock they began the attack, which continued all day and was terminated at 8 o'clock in the evening by the French request- ing a parley. This eventuated in an agreement of capitulation. Articles were drawn up in French defining the terms, which, after several interviews and modifications, were mutually agreed to. By the light of a tallow candie these articies were read and translated by word of mouth to Washington and his officers by Capt. Van Braam, « German, who bad only an im- perfect knowledge of the French language. Chevalier de Pyroney, the only other person in Washiugtou’s command acquainted with the language, had been wounded in the early part of the action and could give no assistance. ‘THE CAPITULATION. The points of the agreement as understood by Washington and his ofiicers were that they should surrender the fort, be allowed to retire to the settlements, leaving their stores, except the artillery, powder and military accouter- ments, which were to be destroyed and their personal effects secreted until they could be sent for, as all their horses having been killed or lost in the engagement, they had at present no means of transportation. Tmore, they should give their word that no attempt nn he mace to settle on his Christian majesty’s territory for the space of a year, and lastly ail the French prisouers taken should be returned For the faithful performance of these things Capt. should be held b; formance, although just out of a sick bed, was so gailant and fearless during the action and in the retreat as to merit and receive the com- mendation not only of the Americans, but also of the British oflicers and soldiers. All tongues sounded his praise, and from this period for- ward Washington was emphatically a man of mark not only in the esi jon of the Americans, but of ‘the British government and European inilitary officers. CALLED TO THE COMMAND. The unprotected condition in which the fron- tier of Virginia was left on the defeat of Brad- dock’s army and the remains of the British regiments going into quarters at Philadelphia, instead of remaining somewhere on the frontier to check encroschments upon the settiements, called for additional legislation and ren efforts by ‘The more the situation was discussed the more the public voice was heard to so: Col. George Washington, especial fitness to commaud the Virginia forces tobe raised for the protection of the settle. ments. It was no secret tothe governor, his council and the assembly why Col. Washington had resigned his commission and that he would not again serve unless his rank could be as- sured and respected. ‘The assembly, therefore, im directing the raising of troops and in pro- viding for their support, had this point also before them. ‘Ibe governor could uot be in- ties resulting from the harmonious blending of 8 vigorous physical organization, ~~, moral concepts and strong mental puwers. Like the circle. its excellence depends on its complete roundness, not on ite magnitude. The wider the intolligence the stronger the mind disci- plined by reason and reflection; the higher the ethical culture and the greater the harmoay in all the powers the more exalted will be the vir- tues; ina word, the more nearly perfect will be the character. Truth, courage and man- hood are the central pillars in the temple of Personal rectitude, which in ite totality we call nature or character. pach rade LIBERIAN COLONISTS IN TROUBLE. ‘They Gave Up Homes in the West and are Stranded in New York. A party of colored men, numbering about 150, arrived in New York yesterday with their famihes from the Indian territory on their way to Liberia, Africa. They were a queer-looking lot of people, dressed in all sorts of fashion. The police took them to the Stephen Merrill's mission to give them shelter from the drizzling rain and something to eat. One of them, George Washington, told the story of their wanderings. He said they came from Red Land, in the Indian territory, sixteen miles from Fort Smith, Ark. Most of them owned property and raised cotten, but last summer the crop was a failure and they became dissatisfied. The trip to Liberia had been dis- cussed last June. Rev. Mr. Hill, their favored the project and consented to them as their leader. Rev. Hill told ¢ h it would cost $1,500 to get to New York city and thai the steamship company would give them free passage to Africa. His proposition was accepted. Many of them sold their homes for almost nothing to raise the amount. The money was given to Rev. Hill. The pastor started out to find accommodations for his people when they ar- rived and got lost for a time. He left his family in the ferry house, but could not tell where it waa. He went to police headquarters and asked the police if they would try to find them. Mr. + Hill tells a sad story of his people'sexperiences. He said that some time ago he received a circular from the late Secretary Coppinger of Washington of the American Coloni- zation Society. The ciycular stated that the negroes could go to Africa free of charge after taking the oath of allegiance to the African government administered at New York at the custom house. This they found was untrue. ‘The pastor and hie people are left without means and all of them bereft of home and forms, ————-ees. Young Mrs. Blaine Granted » Divore Mrs. Mary Nevins-Biaine was granted a di- vorce from her husband, James G. Blaine, jr., son of the Secretary of State, on Saturday, at FROM HYATTSVILLE ppointments Made tor Prince George's Correspondence of The Evening Star. Hyarrevinue, February 20, 1892. Mr. Wm. P. Magruder is having a provision store erected on the corner of Johnson and Pike avenues and expects to occupy it at an early date. Dr. Charles A. Wells is having a couple of frame cottages built on Pike avenue. A concert and. supper for the benefit of the hission Band of the Hyattsville Presbyterian Church will be given at that church on the 23d instant. The performers will appear in colo- nial costume. Ex-Sheriff N. C. Darnall of Bladensburg is Serving as one of the deputy sheriffs of the county, having secured the appointment from Sheriff Middleton. A cornet band has been lately organized at Branchville,under the leaderebip of Prof. Peter Kolter, and'is making rapid progress. "Mr. Hal Sasscer of Marlboro died of consump- tion last Tuesday evening at his home in that town, He atone timo filled a position in the Office of the clerk of the circuit court. Ata recent meeting of the Marlboro Fire As- sociation, held in that town, President R. E. Brandt in the chair and Thos. J. Grant secre- tary, the following officers were elected to serve for the term of one year: President, Ma- grader; vice president, LS. Wilson; secre- tary, John H. Traband; treasurer, Dr. L. A. Grifhith; librarian, Geo. L. Harrie; fire chief, Chas. H. Gill; assistants, M. E. Stallings and M. C. Warring. An invitation was extended to Mr. Wm. M. Coleman of Forestville to deliver alecture at the court house on the first Tues- day in April. e following appointments for Prince George's county have been made by Gov. Brown and confirmed by the Maryland senate: Supervisors of election: Dr. L. A. Griffith, Dr. M.D. Humes and George W. Duvall of D.; school commissioners, Dr. Wm. W. Duvall, LS. Wilson and H. H. Sasscer; notary public at Laurel, R. L. Wallach. Justices of thie peace for the different districts: Vi ‘ille, Walter G. Whalen, Julius Snowden; Bladensburg, Michael Hurloy, Win. M. Lewin, Daniel Barron; Marl- boro’, Jas. Harris, Jas. E. Sears, It B. B.’ Ch jr.; Nottingham, ‘John T. Rawlings, Wm. Perric, 8. H. ireland: Piscataway, J. W. F. Hat- ton, B. L Gaynor; Spaldings, J.T. B. Suit, Frank Tolson, F. “E. Moore; Queon Anne, T. Blake Brooke, Walter Ryon, 8. W. Duckett; Aquasco, J. 8. Fowler, T. M. Naylor, John Z. Downing. Compton; Surratt’s, Geo. G. Coombs; Laurel, A. Conaway, John W. Jackson; Bran- dy wis Selby, Geo. W. Waters, John A. F. Gardner: Kent, A. P. |. Bmith. Officers of regis- ne for each district: Vansville, ward M. Ulie; Bladensbur; Brook Marlboro’, Geo. W. Wilson; Nottingham, Wm. B. Wilson; Piscataway, G. M. Brandt; Spaldings, H. O. Boone; Queen Anne, Wm. kham; Aquasco, John T. V. Compton; Surratt’s, Wm. B.H. Blandford; Laurel, John W. Whiteside: Brandywine, R. ‘I. Robinson; Oxon Hill, Jas. A. Gregory; Kent, B. C. Scott; Bowie, Francis L. Newman. iH. Deadwood, 8. D., and awarded the custody of their child, $1,000 for counsel fees and’ court expenses, and $100 a month as permanent ali- mony. The court granted her all she -asked. In his opinion Judge Thomas criticised the elder Mrs. Blaine as the person who brought about the separation. Soe See ee Massachusetts Cleveland Men. The Massachusetts Reform Club hada din- ner in Boston Saturday evening. Speeches were made by Col. Charles It. Codman,’presi- dent of the club; Moorfield Storey, Winslow Warren, Gen. Francis A. Walker, Mr. Keating of New York, Gen, George D. Johnson of New Orleans, Edward Atkinson, Dr. Williém Everett and Mr. John E. Russell. The speakers be- rated David B. Hill and most of them intimated that the democrats must cither nominate Cleve- land or meet with disaster. Kesolutions were adopted recommending that a national confer- ence be held in New York city of the advocates of a thorough tariff reform, a sound currency and c1vil service reform to consider by what action these principles can be best promoted. The St. Louis Industrial Conference. Large numbers of delegates arrived: in St. Louis yesterday to attend the industrial con- ference, which beginstoday. ‘The delegates in- clnde representatives of the various organiza- tions of farmers: aud workingmen. Many are in favor of neminating candidates for Presi- dentand Vieo President of the United States, but others say the fimé has not yet arrived, as some of the old: partics may adopt a satisfac- tory platform. “The California delegation adopted a resolution opposing Leland Stanford for President. Louisiana Democrats Come to Terms. The factions of the Louisiana democracy came toan agreement Saturday by which the two tickets for state officers nominated in Baton Ronge in December last shall be sub- mitted to a vote of the white democrats of the state, cast at a preliminory election, the ticket receiving the largest number of votes to be de- clared the regular democratic ticket and voted as such at the general election in April next and the other to be withdrawn. ‘The proposi- tion originated with the Foster faction. poate aio aay Mr. Ingalls’ War Record. Ex-Senator Ingulls was made a member of Jobn A. Martin Post,G.A.R, at Atchison, Kan., Saturday. There was some objection to ‘Mr. Ingalls’ application, as his military record is vague, but he was finally accepted. Mr. Ingalls was judge advocate of Gen. Deitzier's staff on the Price raid, which position he held three months, but he did no actual serv- ice. ——__~+e+ —____ Gilbert, the Aeronaut, Dead. Prof. Harry Gilbert, the widely known sero- naut, died last week at his home in Brooklyn of heart failure. Mr. Gilbert, who was the hero of many hairbreadth escapes, was Sfty- four years old. He was well known under the name of Henri Denier. ———<e.-____ An Old Theatrical Man Dend. Nicholas C. Forrester, for a number of years assistant stage manager of the Madison Square Theater, died in Boston Friday in his fifty- fifth year. About twenty years ago he man- aged acireuit of theaters in New York, Penn- sylvania and Obio. SEAS Poured Of] on Him and Fired It. The mystery which surrounded the horrible death of Miles Toomer, a young negro, at Hilis- boro, N. C., last Monday night, bas been solved. On Monday night last Toomer was found in the street with his clothing all ablaze. ‘The fire was extinguished, bubToomer was so badly burned that he soon afterward died. After the fire was extinguished it was found that some grass near by was also on fire, and that some one had | been lying in the center of the burned spot. From this clew detectives have worked and yesterday they announced that’ Lewis Ruflin and Alice Cotton, both colored, had joured kerosene over him and then set it on ire. The guilty persons have “been jailed. ‘There is great indignation over the crime. A Newspaper Man Appointed. Gov. Brown of Maryland haw appointed Mr. A. B. Howard, jr., of the editorial staff of the Baltimore American and formerly Washington correspondent of that paper to bo labor stat- different to tho facts under the new law and appointed Washington, August 14, 1755, colonel Ob the Virginia forces to be immediately raised for the building of forts and the protection of the frontier, with the peculiar compliment of leaving to him the selection of his own field officers, Seeing no probability that he could be un- pleasantly interfered with on the score of rank im bis command of the forces, Washington ac- cepted and served with ability until, with the assistance of the Forbes expedition in 1758, in which he bore a conspicuous part, the French were com to abandon Fort Duquesne. ‘The early military career of Washington has been di i istician, with the purpose of transferring hi to the new barent of fhaustry. = ar ngeere Judge David W. Patterson Dead. David W. Patterson, associate law judge of Lancaster county, died last evening about 8 o'clock at hishome in Lancaster, Pa. Last — ANACOSTIA, PRESENTATION OF A COMMUNION SERVICE. The quarterly communion service of Camp- bell African M. E. Church of Hillsdale was held yesterday forenoon. It was the occasion of a great outpour of people and the capacity of the building has rarely been so taxed. Bishop John M. Brown, D.D., D.C.L., from Washing- ton, preached a practical sermon from I Corinthians, “Let all things be done in order.” Assisted by Rev. Dr. F. Jesse Peck, jr.. he coe ducted the communion ceremonies. There were seventy-eignt communicants. Strong in- terest centered in the presentation of a com- munion service of silver. It was a gift from Mr. J.C. Wright of Metropolitan African M. E. Church of Washington. It comprised a wine reservoir, two gold-lined chalices, baptismal bowl, two plates, in ice pitcher and a quaintly earved and richly inlaid oak table. Two pitchers and two glasses were added to the set for use at love feasts. The donor made the presentation and Pastor Peck replied. Music was furnished under the leadership of Prof. John Loudon. Mrs. Eliza Weims officiated as accompanist. Rev. Mr. Dale of New Orleans filled the pulpit in the evening. OTHER RELIGIOUS SERVICES. Yesterday afternoon Rey. F. J. C. Moran of the Episcopal Church and archdeacon of An- napolis, Md., preached at Pioneer Institute, Hillsdale. The use of the hall had been granted by the Pioneer Sunday school, through its superintendent, Solomon G.' Brown. ‘Through courtesy of this organization Episco- pal service will hereafter be regularly observed, ‘though at an hour which will not conflict with the workings of the school. Rev. W. G. Daven- port, rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Church of Anacostia, will have charge. Last night at Masonic Hall Rev. Mr. Moran preached a special sermon to men. No eater number of ladies were ever in Masonic all at a single sitting. It wasan earnest dis- course brimful of advice so good that men are usually too old to take it before old enough to appreciate it. Precentor Charles F. Roberts sang the solo, “Art Thou Weary; Art Thou Languid?” - Many strangers were present, . NOTES. : Mra, M. Roborts of Hillsdale gave a dinnerto Bishop Brown, Rev. Dr. Peck, Rev. Silas Freneh, Rev. Mr. McEady and Rev. Mr. Dele. The funeral of Mrs. Martha Murray took place yesterday from Hillsdale Colored M. E. tation. Rev. James Peyton officiated. Inter- ment was at Hillsdale cemetery. Misses Annie and Carrie Lows of Forestville, Ma., are guests of Miss Mary Dorsey. Col. James H. Dony, commander of John A. Logan Post, No. 13, Department of the Poto- mae, G. A. kt, is in receipt from Stone Post of a resolution of thanks for having attended the funeral of their comrade, Mr. Barnes. Patriotic decorations are lavish on the resi- dences of W. G. Dorsey and_C. F. Walson, and the business places of J. K. Davison, 'l.E. Rear- don, John 5: Hayes, C. H. Weiss, Henry W. Tolson, Thomas Gray, Joseph Miller and Ed- ward V. Stephenson. ‘The Epworth League met last night under the lewdership of Vice President Herbert F. L. Allen. Dr. W.W. Godding and wife arg in New York. ‘The funeral of Mr. James Hoghn took place this morning from Saint Teresa's Church. ‘The Independent Scripture Critics convened yesterday afternoon at the Jackson street resi- dence of Capt. David T. N. Shouk. DRE BURNED TO DEATH AT SEA, Capt. Boyd and Wife Perished in Esch ‘Other's Arms on the Blazing Loodiana. A thrilling and beartrending story of the sea is that told of the burning of the big sailing ship Loodiana and the agonizing death of her commander, Capt. Boyd,and his wife. The spectators were the men of the Wilson line steamship Egyptian Monarch, which arrived at New York yesterday. > Far out on the bowsprit—the only part of the Loodiana out of reach of the flames—stood the captain and his wife, locked in each other's arms. They shouted for help, but their voices were drowned by the gale which fanned the flames and tossed the rapidly weakening hull like s ship on the stormy ocean, No succor could be ufforded these two, for no boat could hive in the awful sea then run- ning. Three of the Egyptian Monarch’s offi- cers and three of her crew, however, offered to man one. ‘The others of the crew, who had been taken on at Gravesend on the previous voyage, were so cowardly that they refused to risk their lives in au endeavor to help the doomed man and wife, so the officers and crew watched the flames creep nourer and yet nearer, until the burning bowsprit dropped off into the ocean with its tortured human burden, and the agonized cries for help so piteously sent orth were hushed forever by the sea. A It was a sickening sight and one never to be forgotten, as Second Officer Jordan of the Egyptian Monarch, who rolated the sad story, said. Whot became of the others of the ere’ ually sinking. He was a colonel of the cighty- ninth regiment of state militia and in tho war served aya captain in company E of the tonth rogiment of volunteers. He was a member of the constitutional convention and in 1878 was is a mystery, well as the cause of consumed’ the great trace upon the waves to her charred timbers sank to the bottom. ——_—eo___—_ Explosion of Dynamite, THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D. C., sonvay; ‘FEBRUARY 22, 1892. Powder ABSOLUTELY PURE AUCTION SALE OkKOW. — AUCTION SALES. ception Chairs, softs, Couches, &e., &¢. ALSO Bed Room Furnitnre in suites and odd pieces, W. We c. Sprinscsy Hal ‘and C. Mattressen: Feather Puc Towe and Bolsters, : = ALSO A large assortment of all kinds of Carpets, ALSO Horses, Wagons, Carriages and Harness, in SG, BESSINGER, WASHINGTON HONSE 4ST CARRIAGE Baza: 1 De. 940 LOUISIANA AVENUL. DAZAAB. GREAT AND PEREMPTORY SALE OF M, AND MULE + SORSES, ‘H WITHOUT RESER Thirty head ot Horse Drom feamsters, cartmen, faruers, inarket~ id. driving horses." Among the lot will sto aut a} purposes. AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK SHARP, Five head of very, fine western Horses, trom Years old and sonnd, aad will be sold on'a guarantee trial of three his is a Tare chance to procure horses to suit any purpose. Antique Ciaw-toot Mahoyany Mai - formerly 1 West Hal Rac i Handaon voy Butte 2 and “other «Springs, Hair Mattresses, fur sters and Je and Siuzie Walnut Wardrobes, Library, iture, one isoune Wale But Desi ut Desks and Tables. one Irom Sal &e., Ebony, Marbie-top, Wainut and Oak Center Tabs, Hand” ayehe aud other Kuss, Brosse!s and Tncrain Brass Fenders and Fire Irons, Clocks, Screens, Antlers, Launps, Kitchen Kequisites, several Enxraving Cases, &e.. with many articles nut imen- tioned. BRUARY T' COMMENCED i've! at residence superior collection of ts. THOMAS DOWLING & SON, ‘Auctionsers, ‘D By virtue of a deed of cssicnin duly recorded I will sell wt publi named premises on TL ESDA DAY UF FEBRUARY, — A. 102, at TEN O'CLOCK, tive ‘entire stock, iease, good will, &c., of the above voal yard. will Brst be offered as.an entire ‘The above proberty. and it ctory bid 18 not received it will then be bold ta detail. Reuse HOSEA B. MOULTON, Assignee fea MATCuLrE by “IEPE, DARK &'CO., Aucte. IP HOMAS DOWLING & SON, Auctioneers, OL: B st. nw. POTOMAC FISHERIES AT AUCTIO ON TUESDAY, YEBRUAKY TW. NTY-THIRD, 1sg92, AT TWO O'CLOCK P.M. . in front of the Geonwe- iarket house, we shall ‘se.! the three fisueries ‘on the upper Potomac kuown ax Cloud s Landine. THOMAS DOWLING & SOX, [ RUSTEES SALE February 9, Pubiic auction on TU DAY OF FEBKUALY, ® O'CLOCK P. aL, in front of the pretuises, lot three (3) an square No. 141, in the city of Washuueton, having a frontaze of 30 fest 3 inches on north side Of G street north west by a aepti of 131 feet, improved by dwel- ig No. I819G street. ‘erms of sale’ One-third cash, balance in one snd two years, with interest,secured by deed of trast ul on the premizes, ‘Terms to be complied with in ten days, With right to sell alter three day’ Motuce in cawe of dle fault. 8100 deposit at thueot sale. All conveyancing at purchaser's cost. Z BEGINALD FENDALI, JOSEPH J. DALLINGTO: SH0.3 RATCLIFFE. DARR E Ct LATIMER & SLOAN, Auctioneers, 1409 G st. n.w. TRUSTEES’ SALE OF VALUABL BUSINESS PRUPEKTY KNOWN W014 SEVENIN STREET EXTENDED IN THE peiecuic cpg TA. asdick Dees ah. Marte. of of trust dat 1s), anid recorded in Liber No. 1540, folto 201 et seq, of theland re ors ot said District, and at. the request Party secured thereby, jon ih srout or the premiseson TUESDAY, FEB- KY TWLNTY-THIKD, 1a, at FIVE O'CLOCK P.M, the followin described real estate. situate in the county of Wastington, Dist Anown and described as part seven (52), in Jesse B. Pleasant ahd Pleasant 6 Wul ell at public of Co:nmbia, and numbered. thirty ‘Haw’s subdivision of atount ‘ains, bounded ax toliows: Be- winning for the sane at the northieas: corner of said Jot (supposed to be 15% 84-100 feet north of tue north~ west corner of Florida avenue und 7th street ex- tended), running thence wester’y along the north line 01 said Jot seventy-six and 85-100 feet: thence south- erly paraliel to 7tu street extended 20 feet: thence eusteriy | arallel to the norti: line of sad lot 70 56-100 feet, “and thence uorth along ith street extended tweity (20) ieet tothe place of beyinning, improved Ly a two-story brick house, ‘Terns of swle: One-third cash, balance in one and two Years, with interest at the rate of 6 ter cent on deterred payiments, which shail be secured by deed of trust on the property sold, or all cash, at the option of the purchaser. "A depusit of €200 will Le required at tine oF sale. iuveyauciny atid reconting to be at cost of pure If terms of sale are not complied ‘w.th in ten days frou date of wale the trustecs reserve the right to resell at risk amd cost of detaulting pur- fel2-d&ds Tom __ FUTURE DaYs. DeNcaxson BROS.. Auctioncers, ‘Stand D strests nw. | WALTER B. WILLIAMS & ©0., OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, ome SALES LOUMS ON SALE OF A Embracing in part 2 Pianos of the best mak COLLECTION OF ITALIAN SCULPTURES, and Mantel Muvors. Sine varlor work, Easy tad Re, * COMPRISING GROUPS, STATUES, PEDESTALS, LARGE HALL VASES AND OTHER ART GEMS, CARD Rr- CEIVERS, BOUQUET STANDS, JEWEL CAS- KETS, ROMAN AND HEBE VASES, ANIMALS AND FIGURES, BUSTS, ETC. TO BE SOLD AT OUR SALES ROOMS, CORNER 10TH AND PENNSYLVANIA AVE. NORTH west, TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY TWENTY-THIRD AND TWENTY: FOURTH, AT ELEVEN O'CLOCK A. M. AND THREE AND HALF-PAST SEVEN O'CLOCK P.M, WITHOUT LIMIT, TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENT. TERMS CASH. WALTER B. WILLIAMS & CO., feast __ Auctioneers. LATS © SLOAS. ancien a. aw. AUCTION SALES. Not 12 actes, over a) peach fol pear aud cherry orchard ([HOMA® DOWLING & BON, AvcHonerrs, ok stn THE HANDSOME @TALLION, POTOMAC CHIE STIS. AT T WEL Bazar, {[BOMAS DOWLING & BON, Auctiqncers. OLE aw, THE LARGEST, MOST COMPLETE SALES ROOMB IN TRE CITY Particular attention given to arranging, estaloeutne ig all ciames of Lousebolg *Urmitere, Dookm, Tn ed.dinon wo are erectiny syectous sales the sale of horses, carriages, Re. state anpacia tS ‘every Saturday No Postponewent on sccoumt schuvents respectfully solicite’. — Sga27—am PIANOS AND ORGAN = SSS D®° ¥00 WANT a PIANOF ot second-hand ; or to exchance your present Call or drop w for vatarue and price, to Duy a Plabo on Our te payment. airy GRIMES’ PIANO EXCHANGE 13 Pa. ave, K {SS SCER PIANOS suber istactury @. CHN, Pra: Musicr 1A SS PIANOS, UNSURPASSE durability, “nish Ko PAROS Si teh ~ tel PIANOS ARE NOW Our ware root CATALOGUE SALE Of a Valuable Collection of Nearly 5,000 VOLUMES OF ENGLISH AND AMERICAN BOOKS, Embracing Modern Travels in Europe and in the East, Voyages of Discovery, English History and very wany tmport- ant Americana, biography, Natural History, Philology. Political Economy and Sociology. Also A MEDICAL LIBRARY And Many Valuable and Standard LAW BOOKS, To Be Bold at Our New and Elegant Establishment, 1407 G ST. N.W. (The Book Department, Second Ficor), COMMENCING TUESDAY, MARCH FIRST, 2592, AT SEVEN O'CLOCK, And Continuing Lvery Evening Thereafter at Same ‘Hour Until All Are Sold. N. B.—Parties unable to attend the sale can have their orders executed by the auctioneers. ‘The books will be ready for examination on the 25th instant and up to hour of sale. Catalogues on appli- cation at our office. _ foro LATIMER & SLOAN, Auctioneers. RATCEIFE, DARK & CO.. Auctioneers: TRUSTEE’S SALE OF & FRAME HOUSE AND {IRE ROOM, NO. 1260 2b STREET SOUTH. EST. By virtue of a deed of trust dated June 8, 1801, and recorded in Liber No. 158, folio 97 et seq. ohe ot the land records fo: the ‘District of Columbsa, and at the request of the party secured thereby, the’ under- stiened trustee will Offer for sale in front of the pre: iss on MONDAY, th RUAKY bile auction, the tollowing described real estate situate in tue city of Washington, District of | Colunbia, and known es apd being the south part of jand ninety proved by a siuall frame Bouse. ‘Teruis of sae: One-third cash: balance in one and two years: G per cent per antani, secured by deel of trust on the property sold, or all cash. at the option of the purchaser, A deposit of 800 reqiiired at the tune of aie. Ir the terms of sale are pot complied with Ib ten days irom the day of sale the trustes reserves the Tight to resell the property at the risk and cost of the fing purchaser, after five days" advertise vent of cu resale in sciue ewspaper Published in Wasting + ton, D. C.. All conveyancinx and recording at tie cost Or the purchaser. zt CHAS, W. KEEBE Trustee home. fer2dkds RATCLIFFE, DARR& CO., Auct's, roneers Pode 8808 BROS. TRUSTEES’ SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY KNOWN AS No. 630 M STKEET NORTH WEST. decree of the Supreive Court of the Dis- ic wewrul oder ier aicuntCESDAT, THE Piney Si we wut oder tor saloon , ‘ DAY OF MACH. A.D. Ibe. AT HALE-PAST FUCK °K FM..in frout of the premises, all that piece cel of grownd auc premises known aud described ground piat or pau of the city of Wastunetou, tot Coimmbia, as part of Jot numbered four- tech, im square Bumbered four hundred aud forty-nine, Dewinnins i0F the saine at the corner of the alley forming the east boundary of said lot fourteen (14), 1U Set West of east line of lot fourteen, thence West fifteen (15) feet, thence south eyhty <8.) feet ten (10) inches, thence east Atteen (15) fret and thence to piace of bevinuine, witu Tight of Way" Over rear seven and one-hait (7%) teet by. fifteen (13) feet aay JoBibe public auiey, toxether with the improvements \rreon. Aerzus: One-third cash, balance in equal installments atone aud two Years. notes to begiven bearing 6 per cent interest. payable seusi-aunualiy, and to be secured vy deed of trust on premises, or ail cash, at option of furrehaser. | A devosit of £200 required ‘ot wale, Convesancing. &c., at purchaser's cost. | Teruis to be complied with sn afteen day otherwive trusters re: serve the right to reseu the property at the risk cost of the defaulting purchaser. ‘Corner 43 st and La. ave. | _fe11-2kas TWENTY-NINTH day ot FEB- | A. D. site, at HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK | WED ANT i yuiar ESTER, Piation Terms arranged Y re convenience, SANDERS & STAVMAN. MM ot . Charen at, S— A WONDERFUL SYMPHONY S UUs cat play any composition without Toe Just recived. SANDERS & STAYMAN NF st tw. N.C alter. x THE STANDARD INSTRE- of the World. For sale ly HUG W. and YA thet. Fanostor veut, moved dion 3ssq } H be te wt ib Pry STEW CHASE GabLnn. ni ‘Unvane and nQ0tr Sjevial attention New Artistic Bt) te T'DhcokaTivy ro repar™ vn RPC | ices and tn tern RONTREY UXSTALUN: ae fend out at EMUN TS oftered boty ie arranced on TS whet downed WL KNAME © Go., Market 5 DENTISTRY. ])* GRAHAM. DENTAL Pa: Discs Sears’ expere: datel: 5 without yaaa. gold, €2. si Open Sundays “SDENTAL PAI J, 8: DENTAL ASSOCIATION, * COKNER 7TH, AND D 818. 5. Ww. ‘The largest and best equipped organization for the practice of Scientific Dentistry in the world. All the most apjroved methods, and each department in charge of a graduate Of skill and experience, While our prices are moderate our motto ts “ot how cheap, but how good.” SOLID GOLD CROWNS AND BRIDGE TEETH. Extracting .. Fal! Set of Teeth VERY BEST 1 prorat | RATCLIFFE. Darn & CO.. aucta VERY VALUABLE REAL ESTATE ON H STREET BETWEEN TWENTIETH AND TWENTY- FIRST STREETS NOKTHWESI, IMPROVED BY A FRAME HOUSE, KNOWN AB NO. 2015 H ‘east ‘vart of orizinal Jot 5. in square 101. ing 10 feet’ On H ireet ud running back 124 th right of way to'w public aliey. jocated in a fashionable ‘constautly increas, | iron: feet, Tiis property is nicely neighborhood where real estate is, ingin value. Ternm: One-third cash, the balance in one, two and three years. Grer cent yable’ sernl-an- mull, secured by deed of trust on’ 1 ‘oond. ‘ask, at the option of the purchaser. a. Of $200 required a! the me of sale. If the teruw of sale are net cout liod wit: in fifteen days frou the day Of sale ricit reserved to resell the property wt the: and cost of the defaulting purchaser, after five. days Advertisement of such resale in soe hewspaper PUb- lished in Washineton, D.C. All conveyancing amd record: rchaser. anni, (THE EVANS DENTAL PARLORS, 1217 PA. AVE. BW, Jeeth extracted juritively withctt pain of anger ‘by OUr painiess eysien—e Lariulew vereiatle: Yaper, 1m Use Ly US CLF. Livefacts are pleunantand fvansieat. Artificial testh, Gown and ridge work ab Feanclubie Prices. ° luent of the Coltunbian University daily (Xoept Sunday vextraction tree, MndrMArY upeu trom zt dune B. et EK. STARK PARSONS, S.E.COR. OTH AND EN. Entrance on Yih st. First-class wold and other AMl- ine aapecialty. Application to wtius used Wb extract + AMTInGA! teeth and crowns Inserted. ENTAL INFIRMAL Soy, coruer Stand Kaew pear. atvacting, c-, sem Gost Of materiais. LATHEMER & SLOAN, auctioncers, 1409G st, RUSTEES' SALE OF A VALUABLE TWO-STORY TRENICK DWELLING, ‘NINTH STREET NORTHWEST. By virtue of adeed of trust dated 10th day of De- A.D. 188, and duly recorded mm Liber 1424, 50 6t seq. one of the lan’ records of the Dis ict of Columbia, and at the ‘written request of the ty secured therely, We Will seu. at pul i iront of the premises, on TUESDA: SWENTY-1H1KD, 180, at HALE" O'CLOCK P. M.. the follwing described property, in District atoresaid, known and distingiisued as and Deng Jot No.7. in Riley"s recordea subdivision of Lots 57 to 70 0f Balloch’s subdivision of part of square . 300, with the improvements, ‘of scom- Wo-ntury brick ce, ‘One = think, cash, ‘balance’ ip six. and’ eighteon © months. with interest, bye deed of trast on the prop- ‘or all cash. A deposit of $100 will be ro- ‘of sale. All recording and conveyancing: aver, and shoud terinsof sale be twelve MAC HRISTIAN G, LEDERER, fe10-dads WENA: BARGMANN. "f Trustees, jashinston, February 11, inven oat oo TUbSbay, PAID. Lave, the Sf the tho ilies uf Washnuion and Georgetown will front of the fish stalis of (Ceater) W: fil rights and” brivilewes ser eNcansox BROS., A ‘Oth and D streets m. TRUSTEES’ SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED AND UNIMPROVED PROPERTY SITUATE ON THE NOMTH SIDE OF SOUTH M STREET AND SOUTH SIDE OF SOUTH L STREET % N THIRD AND FOUK-AND-A-HALF ‘SOUTHWEST. By virtue of two dels of trust to us bearing dates respectively April 11, 1890, and March 2}, 1s01, and recorded respectively in, Liber 147, folto 25het seq. and Liver 1562, folio 338, of the land records of the bia, and ‘at the request of the party jand ate ‘the of “Cotunitna, “and y subaivided. - Of lute six and seven will be sold: c earache get rm valent e paid in cosh the foarte Sivided inte two installments rem MASSAGE. NEW STEA Process—periect —nuthing lke it. Hours. 1 Pm. Six treatments, €.. Also ceveral wasaage. ere to leading society lediew 14:40 N.Y. ave. tun ry SE.—DR. BROTHERS, 906 B Vefore ine and wade oath that be at th ty TWmiab mevicuve, of bo change ,counuitation abd advice tree at aly bOUF Ol the Gay. Sulscriled aud sworn to beiore ine by Dr. ERUTHERS. SAMCELC. MILLS, notary public in aud sor the District of Coumbia, Taio a day’ ot July, Les. foisel wr T HAS NEVER BEEN CONTRADICTED THAT Dr. BROTHERS ts the oldest establisied, ladies’ physician tm the city. Dr. BKUTHER, 00, Saw. Forty-five years’ expersonoe, —— feli-La' MASBO0n RESTORED BY UBING A BOTTLE Wali Cure guy coon of uarvous aabuilyy WOU Dat Sa (Clre any’ case of ber vous fel a D EAD AND BE Wi . LEON, 404.C8T., BET. 44 AND OTH STS. N.7., ‘The well-known ladies’ physician, can be consulted daily from 10t0 1 and 5 to®. Prompt treatment. 530-40" 5 cd E ROBERTSON, 036 E 87. N 10th, every Wednesday t i i i i of armies under the con- ‘ashington, with the remaining 160 men, left muiding the political insti- ‘Will's creek. It was a ditticult task to make a = A Block Burned at Atlantic City. ‘The entire block on the beach between Mary- detachment, but a strategist with broad patriotic views as to the ‘6 and duties ‘that the ture of Pi ‘lvania we thon fn ccation Sad that the easel convene inashort time