Evening Star Newspaper, July 16, 1898, Page 22

22 THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, JULY 16, 1898—24 PAGES. CONFEDERATE REUNION Local Delegates to Atlanta to Hold a Meet- ing This Evening. Reunion Program as Prepared by Committee—Commander Evans of Georgia Division to Preside. The delegates, with the exception of Ge Wheeler, and the alternates chosen to rep- resent the confederate veterans of this city the annual reunion next week in Atlanta will have a conference this eveaing at the assoctation hall for the purpose of ar- ranging various details. The official repre- sentatives of the veterans are: Maj. Gen. Jcseph Wheeler, U. S. A.; Franklin H. Mackey, Capt. John M. Hickey, Capt. John H. Drew, Capt. Charles C. Ivey, Surgeon W. P. Young, Capt. James Compton, Maj. R. W. Hunter, John H. Cook, J. H. Me- Caffrey, Dr. Samuel E. Lewis, Dr. Samuel Waggaman, Maj. Albert Akers, Maj. J. Me- D. Carrington, John T. Callaghan, W. H. C. Bayly, John H. Walsh, G. Edmonston, John H. Hodgood, Thomas W. Buckey, Mangus S. Thompson, Maj. E. W. Anderson, W. A. Gordon, A. G. Holland, Frank Hume and G. Bush Underwood. The delegation and a large number of friends, including many ladies, will leave Washington for Atlanta Monday next. ‘Phey will also, it is expected, be accompanied by a large delegation from Baltimore. The program for the reunion as finaliy arranged is as follows Wednesday the convention will be called to order at the confederate auditorium on the exposition grounds promptly at 10 a.m., Gen. Clement A. Evans, commander of the Georgta Division, presiding, under the pro- visions of the constitution. Order of Exercises. The order of exercises will be: Music by the Reunion Band; doxology by the audi- ence, led by a cornetist; prayer by Rev. J. William Jones, D. D., of Virginia, the chap- lain general of the United Confederate Vet- €rans; music by the band; introduction of speakers by General Evans; first address of welcome, by the mayor of Atlanta; second address of welcome, by members of the joint committee of the Georgia legislatur music by the band; third address of wel- come, by the governor of Georgia: fourth address of welcome, by the chairman of the executive omnmittee; music by the band formal turggng over of the confederate au- Gitorium, dgcorated in honor of the United Confederaty Veterans, by General Evans, President of the reunion association; re- sponse, by Gen. John LB. Gordon, command- ar of United Confederate Veterans and pres- ident of the convention; annual oration, by Gharles E. Hooker of Mississippi: regular business. Evening—Reunions of brigades, regiments and other organizations: bivou- acs of comrades on the grounds, receptions by citizens in the city, unoffictal reception to the sponsors, visiting ladies and to the veterans by the Order of R. E. Lee. Thursday (anniversary of battle of Ma- Music; prayer by a chaplain of th: confederat> army; proceedings of the @onvention as ordered. Afternoon, 5 o'clock, reunions of chaplains and of surgeons in the rooms of the Young Men’s Christian 4sociation building; reunions of regiments and batterfes in the places selected by them. Evening. the grand official enter- tainment and reception in honor of the Stonsors and their maids of konor in the confederate auditorium in the Exposition Park. These honors are tendered by the Reunion Association through the 2xecu- tive committee, and the evening proceed- Ings will be in charge of the special com- mittee, of which Col. W. H. Calhoun ts the chairman. Friday (anniversary of battle of Atlanta): Convzntion called to order at 9 a.m.; music; Prayer by a chaplain: proceedings as order- ed by the convention. Afternoon, 4:30 @clock, the annual general parade of the United Confederate Veterans and the Unit- ed Sons of Veterans on Peachtree and White ts. Evening, reunions of various commands; bivouacs of comrades on the grounds; special reception by citizens in the city; unofficial reception to sponsor: visiting ladies, Daughters of the Confeder- acy and to veterans by the Atlanta Chap- ter of the Daughters of the Confederacy. Saturday: Convention called to order at 9 a.m: music: prayer by a chaplain; pro- ceedings as ord -r2d; closing exercis Special Meeting. A special meeting of the surgeons and as- istant surgeons of the confederate army and navy of the state of Georgia has been called for Wednesday, July 20, in the small auditorium at Piedmont Park. An effort will be made at this meeting to perfect the organization of the survivors of these two branches of th> confederate servic2, many of whom are living in the state. The United Sons of Confederate Veterans will hold their sessions in the state capitol. They will be accerded a special position in the general parade and will be regarded as fn all respects equal participants with their sires in the duties and honors of the occa- sion. The principal night entertainment will be in honor of the sponsors and matds of honor in the auditorium Thursday evening, July 21. The program is as follo At 7:30 o'clock p.m. the stage will be occu- pled by the sponsors and maids of henor of the three departments and the -livisions, @istinguishe visiting ladies, confederate generals, generals of the United Confed- erate Veterans, commander-in-chief and commanders of divisions of the Daughters of the Confederacy, governor, mayor of Atlanta, local officers only of the Ladies’ Memorial Association of the Daughters of the Confederacy, of the Order of R. E. Lee, of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and of the Children of the Confederacy, officers only of the Atlanta Reunion Association and the committee and co-operative com- mittee of arrangements. Seats for spon- sors and maids of honor of camps will be reserved on the floor of the auditorium in front of the stage. The exercises will he- gin promptly at 8 o'clock, and those who take part in the program will assemble at 7 o'clock sharp. In Honor of Sponsors. Program—Music, “Dixie,” by the bar introductory remarks, Colonel W. L. Cal- houn, chairman committee of arrange- Ments; song. “Bonnie Blue Flag,” chorus: recitation, “Sword of Lee,” Mrs. Erskine Richmond Jarnagin; music, “My Mary- land,” band; recitation, “Stonewall Jack- son's Way,” Miss Margaret Waddell: solo. “The Boys of the Old Brigade," Pearson; address, Mr. Lucien Knight; “Bugle Song.” Dr. William Owens: reci- tation, “The Faded Gray Jacket” «by Smith Clayton), Master William Clayton Torrence: trio, “When the Roll is Called,” Miss Ella Powell, Dr. William Owens and Mr. J. H. Stiff (words by Major Charles Hubner. adapted by Miss Ella Powell); introduction of sponsors; music acd recep- tion by the sponsors and maids of honor; accompanist, Prof. A. A. Wiesentield. Ad- Gresses and recitations limited to ten min- utes and songs to five minutes. SUBURBAN NEWS BROOKLAND. Preparstions are being made for pee lawn party to be given by the congregation of St. Anthony's Church, which will open Monday evennig. The Jocality is the residene cf Mrs. Theresa Lamb, is near the terminus of the electric cars iiread station, thus making it convenient to those from the ity and vicinity who wish to at- Mr. Frank which tend. There wil be many attractions and the ususl booths, the supper and confectionery tables, the paddle stand, lemonade stand, fancy and music and cancing will Le prominent. Mr. J. H. Smal, sr., sailed recently for Euro, where he will spead the summer months. Woo Ss expected every day of his safe arrival in the Mr. Mortimer Downing and Miss Kathleen Noel are spending the summer at Hampton Beach, NH. Mrs. ‘Theresa Lamb and he: son, Mr. Archibald Lemb, are speading the months of July and Au gust with Mrs. Joseph Gessford at ber home in Ol Point Comfort, Va. Miss Julia Lamb. who te stil) in Brookland, wim join them later. Miss Mary Burr retarned the first of the week from a lengthy stay io Marrlasd. Miss Burr will Jeave shortly for Geneva, N. ¥., whe: she will he the guest of Mrs. Lieut. Craven, w .o has re- gently gone to New York, after seeing b. © husband. Lieut. Craven, off for the defense of C Ja on the Cincinnad cu. Franklin T. Howe and her taughters, Misses Sareh and Marie Howe, have returned from & visit to New York. Long Branch, Asbury Park and West Point. While in New York city they atterded the National Amateur Preas Association gonvention, st which which Miss Sarah Willard table an International amateur press convention in Paris in. i¢00. "pr and Mrs. T. ¥. Hull have the sympathtes of the resid of this vicinity in the recent Geath of their infant son, Theodore Y. Hull, jr. The interment took place om Tuesday at Glenwood cemetery Mr. Frank Clark bas returned from @ visit to Virginia. Mrs. Henry Davis of Baltimore, Md. fs spend- ing the mith of July with Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Davis of t is euburh ‘Ther a pears ty have standing 1. regard to Saumenig, who Was sppointed te e the ze of the Chureh of Ovr Sevier, and ihe charca is now wit Tegular pastor. Exarily who will be selected is not yet known, ae LINDEN, been some mistnder- M: The Ladies’ “Homes Interest Club” of Woodside, Linden and Forest Glen hel! its regular meeting Wednesday at the residence of Mrs. L. B. Thom- son, upon which occaticn recitations, violin and piano duets and piano solos were among the en- Joyuble features. Nearly the eutire membership Was present. Asmong the guests of the clab were Mrs. Alfred Ray of Forest Glen, Mrs. Herbert Lewis of Kensington, Mrs. George May, Mrs. B. F. Saul, Mrs. Emily Hort and Mre. L. A. Cran- dell of Washington. By special request Mrs, Hort favored the society with a humorous recita- tion. After the exercises a luncheon wre served by the hostess, when Dewey, Schley, Sampson and Hobson eakes were partacen of.’ The -in> ad- Journed at 3 p.m. to meet two weeks hence at the home of Mrs. Fielen Thompson, Silver Spring. Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Pierce of Bethel, Ohio, while attending the educational convention, were guests of thefr relative, Lieut. Stewart, U.S. Miss Miami Stewort will accompany them houre. Mr. A. T. Ccumbe and family of Washington have taken the residence cf Mr. W. W. Wright for the summer. Mr. J. A. I. Cassidy, principal of the seminary at Forest Glen, is making sanitary and other im- provements to the premises. Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Saul end Mr. George May and family are at the Glen Manor House for the season. ‘The Linden Christian Endeavor Society will meet Sunday evening at 8 o'clock at the Presby- terian Church. —-+> RANDOLPH. Mrs. Somuel C. Veirs has returned home from a fortnight visit to her davghter, Mrs. J. Frauk Brown of Baltimore, Md. Mr. Frank Randolph and wife of Philadelphia are the guests of Mr. Cyrus Keiser. Mr. Walla Etber and family of Meadville, Pa., hese been yisiting Mrs. Sarah Stallsmith of this vieinity. Mr. John Denny of Baltimore is the guest of hs sister, Mrs. W. S. Q. Thomas, at their coun- try place, east of the sts Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Degges of Washington ure registered ut the Ingleside. Cards are out for the marriage of Miss Eliza- beth Allixon of this place and Mr. H. F, Wool- ford of Tenleytown, to take place the evening of the 2ist instant. In the sewing contest at the alfresco bazar, held on the lawn adjoining the home of Mr. Sammel Renshaw, the first_nee@lework prize was awarded to Perry Stallsmith. while Mr. Bradley Davideon was an easy winner of the “beoby."” The sum of $25 was realized for the Montrose Mission. ‘The patronesses of the affair were Mesdames S. H. Renshaw, Mary Schlotzel, D. S. Holman, Misses Blanche E. Braddock, Mary Renshaw, Momie Pyle, Louise und Hattle Renshaw, Lucy Manght and Mrs. Vincent Magruder. Miss Clara Jeanings of New York was among the more recent visitore at Randolph. ‘Mra. Ches. Lyddane and son of Germantown, , Were recent guests of Mrs. Samuel Renshaw. —+ BRIGHTWOOD. A distressing accident occurred at Lamond's terra cotta works last Saturday, when Mr. Angus A. Lamond, jr., twenty-one years of age, and a fon of the proprietor, suffered the loss of his left hand in the machirery. At the time of the mishap he was engaged in ceiling the cog wheels of a brick machine. His hand was canght tn the rapidly moving wheels and drawn in, and but for the presence of mind of Mr. Ben. Woody, who was standing by at tke time of the accident, ke would undoubtedly bave been much more serf- cusly {njured. ody grasped his arm and prevented It drawn in above the elbow. sons and Ford Thompson were called, the latter amputating the mangled member a lit! tle below the elbow . FB. T. Griffith was summoned Monday ing to the home of his brother, Dr. Gritih, per Marlboro’, Ma., where his mother had been suddenly prostrated ty illness. Dr. Griffith Pronounces her condition to be serious. Should Mr. Griffith be unable te return to Sil his pulpit tomorrow he will provide n substitute. After hay ng the parsonage terrace steps com- pleted the astor of Emory Methodist Church #p- Pealed to b.s andiences the following Sabbath for the amount necessary to pay the cest, and It wus bromptiy paid, with a email surplus as a nucleus for further improvements. It is now proposed to Puint the parsonage in the near future. Mrs. W. Chas. Heftmuller entertained Wednes- day evening the Ladies’ Aid Society of Christ Evangelical Church of Washington. A pleasant evening was spent, at the concinsion of which refreshments were served by Mrs. Heitumetler. Those present were: Mrs. Albers, Mrs. Chas. Heitmeuller, Miss Lena Heltmueller, Mrs. John Hirth, Mrs. 1B. Emmert, Miss Andrews, Miss Katy Wolff. Miss Charlotte Heitmueller and Mrs. Ches. G. Heitmueller. ‘Mr. and Mrs. Deaeger of Gainesville, Fla., are at the home of Mr. W. Chas. Heitmueller, fs entertaining Mr. and Towa Miss Marguerite Cook left Thursday morning for Elmira, N where she will spend a portion of her vacation with relatives. Miss Bessie Clayton fs improving after a short though severe Mines. pills Lucy Oyster Is visiting in Philadelphia, " Mrs. Stutzman of Erie street is confined to her bed by fines. The infant serfomsly iM. son of Mr. and Mrs. Donovan ts Little hopes ere entertained of his ‘rye is recovered after 2 dangerous flress resulting from sursiroke. Jt is reported that a 2cent transfer arrange t. such as now exists between the Brightwood Metropolitan Rafirvad Companies, is to be entered Into between the former company and the Capital Traction Compary ‘A recent order for work by the Commissioners inclndes the graveling of 14th street from Howard avenue to Brightwood, at an estimated cost of OM). chargeable to appropriation for repairs to roads, 1889. The Military road. from the colored school house to Rock ereek, vnder the saine order, 1s to be graveled and rolled, the cost, estimated at $500, to be charged to the same appropriation, oe WASHINGTON GROVE. Mr. A. B Middleton ts occupying Mrs. Ober's cottege on 5th avenue. Mr. It. S. Ferguson bas rented the Gartrell cot- tage fer the seusen. Mr. Henry Dean has opened his cottage on 4th averue. ¥, Mr. John N. Bovee and wife and Mr. Boevee are at thelr cottage on Park place. Mr. B. S. Welch, who has been quite ill, is rapidly recovering. Mrs. Loker and daughter, Jean, are established ina cottage on Park place. Arthur Miss Katie Knoble is the guest of Mrs. Davis, on Lowe avenue. Miss Maude om and Miss Jane Reed of the Calumet Club, Eastern Presbyterlan Church, are guests of Miss Grace Welch. Mr. Wm. R. Woodward is passing a few days with bis daughter, Mrs. Page Milburn. Miss Sallie Kilgore and her niece, Miss Ella Kil- gore, are at their cottage on 2d avenue. ‘The following are registered at Hotel Albany: J. Albert Houghton and family, Mra. Travis, H. B. Jobriton, wife, son and maid; Mr. NerdMuger and family, Mrs. Dr. Pettise and Miss Burgess. Mr. J. Riffard Mickle and family and E. R. Boyer and family of Baltimore were recent ar- riy Mr. & ©. Scott hae rented a cottage on Ist ave- nue. ‘The ladies of this place have made a large num- ber of cholera bands for the use of the soldiers who recently left Fort Myer. ‘The Busy Bees, who bave accomplished so much for the cause of mirsions, are this summer to be led by Mrs. Woodward. ‘The first straw ride of the season was recently taken, the objective point being Laytonsville. Upon ‘arrival there ice cream and cake were served and a jolly time was enjoyed by all. ‘Those par- ticipating were Misses Merriam, York, Penicks, Peck, Welch, Rice, Rearick, Loker, Wood and Pope’and Messrs. Weaver, Lindsay, Houghton, Pot- bury, Trenniss, Ward, "Etchison, dott, Tracy and Allen. Mrs.” Willis acted as chaperon. “Mrs. P. 8. Shemid and family are at their cot- tege on Ist avenue. ‘The series of meetings to be held under the aus- pices of the W. C. T. U. of the District of Co- lumbia and Masyland embraces the following pro- gram for the coming week: Sunday, 10 a.m., -work- ers" meetings, Mra. Cohen; Sunday, 11 a.m., Gos- pel service, Miss Jennie Smith; Sunday, 2’ p.m., children’s meeting; Sunday, 3 p.m., sermon, Mrs. Ella A. Boole, New York; Sunday, 8 p.m., Rev. Sam W. Small! Monday—0:39 a.m., devotional service, Jennie Smith; 11 a.m., Bible study; 3 p.m., evangelistl> work. ‘Mrs. Tatum, Miss Smith and others; 8 p.m., lecture, Mrs. Beole. ‘Tuesdey—9:30 a.m., devotional service; 11 a.m., Bible study; 3 p.m., piace and arbitration, Mrs. i. W. Haveland; 8 p.m., tecture, Mrs. Boole. Wedresdsy—Convention of Montgomery county WinG: Tcigiasting through the day, Mrs. 8. 7. Minter. presiding; § p.m., lecture, Dr. Mulr of shington. ‘Thursdas--9:90 a.m., devotional service, Mrs. ¥. E. Hartsock; 11 a.m.: Bible study; 3 p.m., purity and narectics, Mrs. Pauline Holme, Mrs. Bi Catching, Mrs. M. V. Greene; 8 p.m., address, Mrs. M."B. Platt. Friday—9:30 a.m.. devotional service, Mra. Clin- ton Smith; 8 p.m., leeture, Mrs. Ella A. Boole. Saturday’ :30 a.m., devotional service, Mrs. B. ‘T. Shelton;"11 a.m., Bible study; 3 p.m., juvenile work, Mr:. Holme and Mrs. Haslup; 8 p.m., plat- form’ meeting. ——_ > —— = HYATTSVILLE. Alex. Hassan, the thirteen-year-cld son of Mr. and Mrs. Hassan, ts dangerously i of typhoid paeumonia, Mr. and Mrs. John Hurley and Miss Elizabeth Hurley hgve gone to Atlantic City to remain sev- eral weeks. ‘Miss Helen Harris of Vicksburg, Miss., is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Cora Rogers, Howe was placed om the commitee to arrange for] Mr. and Mrs, P. T, Griffith of North Dakote are the guests of Mrs, Griffith's parents, Dr. and Mrs. W. H. Dorsey. Rev. Mr. Righter and Mrs. Righter are at the Garfield Hospital, ill of typhoid fever. Misses Elsie and Lula Habexcomb have gone to Berkeley Springs fer a visit of a few days. Mr. Charles Owens of Pittsburg, Pa., is visiting Ls parents, Dr. and Mrs. Joseph It. Owens. is Howard Moran is visiting relatives tm Vir- ginia. Miss Louise Rankin, who has beon the guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Ralston, has returned home. Col. John W. Turner, who has been ill for sev- eral weeks, 1s much improved and has gone to Bal- nore. Mr. Charles O'Leary has been appointed an as- sistant paymaster in the United States navy, with the rank of ensign. Mr. O'Leary has taken the oath of office, and will leave within a week for his Pest, Which will probably be upon one of the aux- iliary cruisers off the coast of Cuba. State Senater William B. Clagett of this county has been appointed a member of the democratic congressional campaign committee. The Greatest Battle on Record” will be the subject of an address to be delivered by Rev. Mr. Rattray at the Odd Fellows’ Hall Sunday evening. Mr. Fred. Heller has nearly completed his new tome in Bladensburg. Mr. Thompson of Washington has leased a place on the Edmonson road, east of this village, and will occupy the same in a ‘few days. Mr. George Brett, who bas been seriously il fer several wecks, 1s now convalescent. A meeting of the Bladensburg commissioners was held Wednesday evening. Messrs. Duckett, Fran- cis, Gasch, John Lepper and John Rhorhack were Present. Reports were made and routine business disposed of. Mr. and Mrs, Lea Marsh are spending the sum- mez here, A meeting of the Patuxent Planters’ Club was recently held at the home of Mr. Upton Brooke. Those present were Dr. Richard S. Hill, Franklin Weems, F. Snowden Hill, E. B. Berry, George W. Brocke, Upton. Brooke, William Brooke, William Berry, Fred. Sasscer and Col. F. M. Hall. ‘The members and guests inspected the ertire farm, aft- er ‘which dinner was served. The ounual election of officers resulted as follows: President, R. 8. Heil; secretary, Franklin Weems; treasurer, Upton B. Brooke. It is understood in railroad circles that Mr. N. W. Bond of Baitimore has about perfected arrange- Ments by means of which funds will be secured to ccmplete the Columbia and Maryland raflroad be- tween the District line and Laurel. Capt. R. W. Silvester, president of the Maryland Agricultural College, has written an open letter out- lining the wot that has been accomplished in the various departinents of the institution, — BERWYN, MD. The young people of Berwyn pald a visit to Laurel recently and enjoyed a pleasant evening. Among those present were Misses A. Frost, 1. Werber, E. Bonnet, Z. Benton, M. Brown, B. De Mette, Maud Brown, L. Brown, A. Middleton, N. Lee, Messrs. W. Daniels, H. Smith, C. Smith, L. Wallace, V. Wallace, H. Casson, G. Dove, ©. Middleton H. Middleton, W. Werber, W. Lee, I. Hezard und W. Stier = > —— RIVERDALE. ‘The Young People’s Soclety of Riverdale met Fri- day evening at the house of Mr. J. B. Fowler, on Jefferson avenue, The program consisted of read- ings, recitatious 2nd music. ‘Those preseut were Mr. ard Mrs. Knowles, Misses Bessie and Eleanor Fowler, Misses Lottie Mangum and Effie Ketner, Mr. Charles Mangum, Mr, and Mrs, Weldon, Mrs. McGee, Master Blynn Weldon and Lois McGee. Miss Lulu Azbell, so long a sojourner in River- dale, has gone to her home in Indiana, to remain permanently. Mr. C, M. Preston, father of F. A. Preston of | Riverdale, died at his home near Decatur, Ala., last week. Mr. Preston was a resident of River" dale some months prior to his death. ‘The illness of Justice Earl of Riverdale cul- minated in his death July 13. His interment was at Oak Hill cemetery July 15. Dr, Marla Simonds ‘was elected vice noble commander of Goodwill Commandery of the United Order of the Golden Cross, aud installed July 11. Mis? Helen Rennett has recovered from a some- what serious Sines. Mr. Hurry Fowler has returned from a short visit to Atlantie City with health not much im- proved. Miss Hill of Ohio ts the guest of Col. and Mrs. McGee. Miss Hill eapects to sail for Europe in the early fall as chaperone and instructor of a class of young ladies. ‘Miss Nannie Cramer has returned from her trip to West Virginia, where she visited friends. Mr. and Mrs. J. ©. Weldon have given up thelr house and will be the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Fowler till they shall be able to find a suitable home in Washington. Mr. William Browning, with some young friends, visited his old home on’ Sunday last. Mr. James Stewart, jr., has gone to the neizh- herhood of Camp Alger in’ the service of Mr. Benj. Cramer. Riverdole has furnished two volunteers In the present war—Mr. Edward Simonds, an immune, and Mr. Rhodes, who Is on the Brooklyn. The festive gathering to have been at Mr. J. A. Binndon’s Wednesday evening was postponed on account of Justice Exrl's death. In recent letters received from Mr Wm. Me- Devitt, who went from Riverdale to Equality, Washington state, some months ago, reference 1m made to the great progress of that socialistic community. He says {t has already assumed a fostering care over a new colony made up from ita midst. and promises to help in the solution of th» great problem of ecoromle relations. ‘The Vansville Farmers’ Club will meet at Mr. J. A. Binndon's in August. That clu has for its serious consideration the great possibilities for corn culture in Maryland The bridge spanning the Pastern branch he- tween Bladensburg and Riverdale Js finished. The road is now complete, and all railroad cross- ings are avolded. The cost of the new bride was $1,000. Mr. Robert Mangum has contracted to build = house on Jefferson avenue. SPRING. SANDY Nearly a dozen new swembers have recently Jofn- ed Olney Grange, and its condition is reported to te steadily improving. At the monthly meeting Tuesday the doors were thrown open to the pul Me in the evening, and wany availed themselves of the privilege of attending. The entertainment consisted of recitations by Mrs. Edward N. Rent- ley ond Miss Ellen Hf. ‘Thomas; tmrsie, by Mrs. John ©. Bentley and Edward Tddings;' solos. by Mrs. Willlam F. Thomas, Miss Katherine Brooke and Miss Corbin, und some very amusing rem{- niscences of curious customers in both city and countty, by Edward N. Bentley. Benjamin PD. Palmer of Woodlawn farm enter- tained the Montgomery Club at its July gathering. ohn Thomas presided, John C. Bentley was see. retary aud the guests were Mablon Kirk and ‘Tarlton B. Stabler. Adjourned to Ingleside, the home of Francis Snowden, who has been ap- pointed to prepare a paper or to talk on the suo- Sect of the preparation of land for wheat. Several farmers have threshed their wheat crops and the yield has been from fifteen to thirty bushels an acre. Some fields of that grain in the vicinity of Olney were very much damaged by the hailstorm of May, and latterly by the ravages of the fly. Hay shows the effect of the long-con- tinued spell of dry weather. and sich poor gardens have not been known in Sandy Spring for at leas twenty years. Walter H. Rrooke has made a brief visit to his mn, Corporal George H. Brooke, who is In camp at Newport News. The latter expects to be or- dered to the seat of war. ‘The Misses Helen L. Brooke have been staying at Seaside Park. with Mrs. Joseph T. Sullivan, and Miss Edna V. Themas fs in Baltimere. ‘The Misses Miller have reeumed honsekeeping at Alloway, and their sister. Mrs. Joseph M. Shoemaker of Philadelphia will be with them a portion of the summer. ‘Visitors have been ‘Thomas and Sally Bs r Cady and Miss Free- born of New York, Mi chard Haines Miss Alice B. Stabler of New Jersey, Mra. Ridout and sons of Mrs. Booth, Mrs. and Miss Hai Walter Reese and Lewellyn Stabler of Baltimore, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Pascall and Miss Corbin of ‘Washington. : Henry C. Hallowell and Alban G. Thomas. who have been seriously indisnosed. are convalescing. Mrs. Holzman of Washington has rented a cot- tage at Ashton for two months, and Mrs. George H, Jackson Js with her. Mr. und Mrs. Frederle Stabler are preparing to take up thelr abode at the old Stabler homestead, Drayton, which was for many years the home of the late respected Caleb Stabler. Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Mackall and danghter re decided to move to Culpeper, Va., to the regret of thelr many warm friends here. ‘The store of Mr. Isaiah Coar of Ednor was en- tered and robbed Monduy night. ‘The cash drawer was taken into an adjoining field, but It only con- tained a few pennies, and except that the candy Jars were rified, the loss appears to have been trifling. Mr. Coar has been robbed on several occasions, but has always heretofore succeeded in bringing the thief to justice, and it Is believed his luck will attend him once more. Ss ROCKVILLE. The fcllowing equity cases have been placed upon the docket of the circuit court: Horace D. Waters ys. Basil W. Burdette; to reform deed: Anderson & Boule fo- complainant. In the matter of ® mortgage from James L. Elgin and wife to the trustees of Rockville Academy; to foreclose mortgage; J. Alby Henderson for complainants. In the matter of a mortgage from Isabel P. Vi- detto and husband to Richard Poole; fo foreclose mortgage; Talbott & Talbott for complainant. Annie L. Morrow ys. Harry E. Morrow: for di- yoree; Alex. Kilgour for complainant. The Lanrol Building Association ys. Rosetta D. Sprague et al.; for relief; Talbott & Prettyman for complainant. Im the matter of a mortgage from Albert Smith to Margaret H. Clark; to foreclose mortgrge; ‘Tal- bott & Prettyman for complainant. A mecting of the county commissioners was held ‘Tuesday and the following bills for work on roads and bridges were paesed and ordered to be paid: Joseph F. Day. $20; J. W. Barnes. -$35; Zadoc Dove. $35; L. B. F. Graves. $75; E. E.’ Welsh, $45; S. S. Kemp, $29.10; L. R. Kinsey, $80.07; R. F. Burdette, $49.95; A."L. Bolinger, $5.55; J. N- Emmett. $47; H. J. Stottlemyer, $44.10; Jerome L. Thompson, $28.60; A. L. Tolson, $60; 8. W. Smoot, $11.85: John W. Wood, $32.80: Richard F. Spates, $43.75; Clarence Brown, $21.18; Good Roads Machine Company. $15.75; John H. Bur- dette, $28.55; W. H. Benson, $138.09: W. A. Hospital for Insane, $75, J. Maddox spent three days of srgek on the line of the old Rockville and turnpike in company & number of Sesinfante in determining te weades tad Seeeeioe for the ccnstfuction of the new road. Patriotic services will be Church at this place next Tather M. Duvall, L. R.i Kingay; second, Chas. T. vohnson, “Clarence M. Griffith; third.’ Jus. H. Carter. ‘W. J. Offutt; fourth, Arst precinct, 5 Dalby. John W. Horner; secohd precinct, Thomas Vinson, Washington W. Waters; fifth. Fielder Marlow. B. J. D. Richnedsomysisth, W. EB. Ward, nerenth, Cyrus Keigct, J. M. Cins- 8; eighth. J.” Jamey Shoemaker, ‘Thos. ninth, Hernand Monday, John Clagett; tenth, John 8. Harper, Chas. E, Higgins; eleventh, fienry M. “Lindig," Loula B. Schol twelfth, John N. Bell,” Maréétlus Etchison teenth, Guion Miller, Louis B. F. Graves. first named in each district is a republican, the other 1s a democrat. = - At a recent meeting ef the school board Mr R. L. Jotnson was confirmed ug teacher at Burtons- yille and Mr. ‘T. W. Watkins at Clarksburg. Mixs Margaret Wolfe was comfirméd as assistant teach- er at Poole’s ‘fract echool and Miss Emma Will jams at Poolssvile, Jas. EB, Williams was author- ized to take charge of the school buildings te be constructed at Boyd's end at the Heights between Cecar Grove and Damascus, and the repairs at Fyattstown and Poole’s Tract. Mr. W. B .Moble} was authcrized to take charge of the building ¢ the school houses at Grifton, Kensington and Dwy- er’s. My. John G. Enginnd will have charge of the improvements at Potomac and Rockville. At the latter place the board concluded to add a two- story building to the front of the present struc- ture, and appointed the trustees of the schoc! a building committee. Mr. M.F. Kirk, who will take th» place of Mr. Mcbley in the board on the first meeting in Angust, will teke charge of the repairs to the school house at Olrey. A final payment was ordered to be made on the Chevy Chase school heuse. Mr. J. H. Hendry was appointed trustee of Bethesda school, vice Dr. Elgin, resigned. Sev- eral protests were received against the proposed location of the colored schvol 2t Kensington. It is thcught that the schools will reopen the 5th of September. ‘ke mayor and counci! of Rockville, at a recent meeting, concluded to place the loan bonds for $10,500, authorized by the last legislature. with a Beltimore house. A waterworks bond for $500 was paid on the Ist instant. .Estimates for putting in an additional supply main pipe between the pump ing station and the tower will be invited. Chenges will be made in the scavenger contract #o as to include the sweepiag of the principal streeta, The following transfers of real estate have been recerded In tbe office ot the clerk of the circuit court for this couct, W. W. Welch to Wilson Jchnson, lots i and 2, Linceln Park, $—: Rockville and Georgetown Turnpike Ccmpany to county com- nissioners, roid bed of the old Georgetown turn- pike, $--;' Mary A Brown to Rezin H. Brown, part of tract of land, $125; Ferdinand Weller ct ux. to Diantha K. Stevens, parts of lots 9 and 10, in Joseph's Pack, $— Mr. Wm. A. Dobson, chief draughtsman in the Navy Depcrtment and a resident of this a accepted a position with the firm of Wm. Cramp & Sons, shipuilders, Philadelphia, and will leave for that place about 'the 15th instant, His family will follow in September. Kepublican primary elections will be held in the several districts of this county Saturday, Augast 6. for the purpose df clectivg nine delegates from cach district to meet in county convention at Rockville Wednesday, Avgrst 10, for tha purpese of sending a delegation to the congressional nom- inating conveation at Frederick City, September A claim of $120 bas been allowed by the county commissioners to Detectives Seibold and Pohler of Ealtimere for expenses atterdant upon the Inves- tigation of the Buxton cese at Gaithersburg. A camping party from this place, composed of Messrs. Ralph Jones, Hazry Dawson, Harry Beard Stephen Quigley, Lee Dorsey and Ploughdon Dough- erty, is located at Ocean Clty. ‘The drouth of the past few weeks has almost entirely ruined the garden crops in this vielnity. The executive committee of the Montgomery county Sunday School Aseeciation has announced the following as the program fer the annual con vertion of the association this year: Friday even- ing, July 22, Baptist Church, Rockville, § o'clock prayer and’ praise service, ‘conducted’ by Frank Middleton of Waskington, Saturday morning, July at the Disciples’ Church—Ten o'clock, devo- services, conducted by the pastor; at 10:30 o'clock, topic, ‘The Teachers’ Preparation,” U. R. Hartshorne (fifteen minutes) general discussion. at 11 o'clock, tople, “The Effect of Moral Im: pressions op the Young.” Herbert Lewis (fifteen minutes) general discussion; at 11:30 o'clock, tople, “Phe Relation of the Pastor to the Sunday Scheol,"” Rev. S. J. Packard (fifteen mimitesy gen- eral discussion.” Saturday afternoon, 2:30 o'clock, report of the executive committee; reports of the district organizations of the five districts of the ccunty, these 1eports to be followed by general sion with reference to the duties and re- ibilities of the officers of the association at large and of the several districts. turday even- ing, at the Methodist Church, 8 o'clock, lectures on ‘Temple Furniture and Services,"’ by W. Hi. A. Smith, SMastcated; at Po'clock, business of the convention, including the election of officers for the ensuing year. Sunday morning, at the Pres- byterian Church, at 11 o’eleck,. Surday school ser- men, Sunday afternoon, Presbyterian Church, 3 o'clock Sunday school mess. meeting; Prima Methods,” illistrated, by Mrs. J. E. Reeves of Washington; address by Rev. ‘S. J. Packard and others. Arrangements have been made whereby en- tertainment will be fnrnished all the Sunday school workers of the county who may attend, ‘The Sewing Soclety of St. Mary's Chapel, Grace Chureh parish, is filling a box for the wounded soldiers teibutions of money, articles or work re solicited. Those desiring to contribute should address Elizabeth Riley, secretary, Oakdale P. O., Mentgomery county, Md. A ‘recent letter from Marguret E. Shafer, now cngaged in hospital work at Key West, Fla., gives a statement of the ticles most in demand for the sick and wounded. President Holden of the Rockville Chapter of Epworth League has announced the following com- mittees to serve for the ensulug six months: De- yotional—Mrs. 0. M. Ww. W Welsh, C. W. Prettyman, Mrs G. H. Lamar, Mrs. I. 3. English, Miss Carrie King. Charity and help iss Margaret King, W. PL Andrews, Linthicam, chairma: chafrman; Mrs. L. R. Greene, Mrs. W. W. Welsh, Mrs. J. F Allen, "Literary and social—Frank Andrews, chalr- man; G. H. Damar, Mrs. W. KR. Andrews, 8. 13. Hege, Miss Beulah Dove, Mrs. L. W. Ribl. Wel- coming—G. H. Lamar, chairman; 8. B. Hege, Mra, 8. B. Hege, Mrs, W. W. Welsh. Ushers—G. H. Lamar, A. C, Walthen, The devotional committee of the’ league has appointed the following uamed persons to conduct the Saturday evening mectings ef the league for the ensuing three months: July 37, Miss fda July 24, Miss Carrie King; July 31, song ©. W. Prettyman; August 7, Dr. Win. B. Andrews; August 14, Miss Beulah 21, Miss Bessie Butt; August 26, ; September 4, Mrs. A.’C. Walther September 11, Mrs. W. R. Andre’ September 18, Frank Andrews; September 25, Mrs, Spencer. The league and Sunday school have jointly elected a delegate to the Southern Methodist Sunday school convention to be held at Front Royal, July 26 to 2. Washington Bowie, jr., formerly of Olney lis- trict, this county, who is with the Sth Maryland Regiment at Tainpa, has been unanimously elected captain of Company L of said regiment. He is a fine tactician and holds a medal as a sharpshooter. Mrs. Mary Green, a well-known lady resident of this county, died at her home near Clarksburg Tuesday, aged eighty-two years. A picnic and flag raising wiil be held at Clop- per's station Wednesday, 3d day of August. Next Sunday, for the first time in the history of the town, a Sunday mafl will be received at this place. Broee;- Augoat Mrs. ‘Groome: ——— TAKOMA PARK, For some time past there has been no regular pastor at Trinity Episcopal Church here, owing to the departure of Rev. J. H. Johnston. However, the vestry has now arranged with Rev. David Barr to conduct services until October. Mr. Barr fa yery popular with the congregation, and it 1s thought that satisfactory arrangements can he made for his permanent stay In the parish. , During the months of July and August there will be no preaching services at the Takoma Presby- terlan Church, ahd the Christian Endeavor Society will therefore hold meetings at 7:30 each Sunday evening. ‘The Sabbath school of the Presbyterian Church will give a picnic next Wednesday at Riverdale, when a large number of Takoma citizens will at: tend. ‘Mr. and Mrs. J. Vence Lewis have returned from a trip to Harper's Ferry, W. Vi Mrs. Edward Gay of New York is spending the summer with her sister, Mrs. Byron Coon, in the park. ‘Mr. end Mrs. H. A. Cady are at Atlantic City. Mra. Pendleton recently gave a dance to her young friends in the park. ‘Mr, J. H. Clark and femfly are spending a few days at Vineland, N. J. Mrs. J. H. Giddings ha tended trip at Leesburg, Va. Miss Bessie Ford of Takoma is spending the summer with her brother in Indiangpolis, Ind.. where thelr father er pects to join them shortly. ‘There will be another dance given at Takoma Springs Hotel this evening. ‘Those who have registered at the hotel during the past week*are Mr. W. H. Huston, Mr. C.F Crane, Mrs. C. 8. Cromwell, Miss E. M. Cromwell, Miss M.S. Lank, Mr. and Mrs, R."E. ‘Lewis, Dr. ‘Wm. P. Cornell and Mr. Carroll Beali. ge FALLS CHURCH. - Gee ‘The town council met Monday night, with the following members in attendiyce: W. N. Lynch, H. L. Turner, J. C. De ‘Putzoa, Geo. W. Hawx- hurst, W. H, Nowlan and W..E. Parker. Mr. HY A. D. Crocker, who was at the previous meeting elected as clerk, was §Worm/in by the mayor. Councilman Hawxburst gubmitied the opinion of ‘Mr. R, W. Moore to thezeffectsthat his election as a member of the council was not invalid by reason of bis acting as clerk of the election, being at the time clerk of the corporation-the council at the previous meeting having soptud Mayor Payne's de- cision that the election of Mr. Hawxhurst was in valid, iM = Councilman De Putron,. from’ the committee to wait on Gen. Graham, ted.that the matter of the military authorities stopping citizens on the highway had been adjusted and it would not here~ efter be done, The council elected the following ward street committeemen: H, L. Turner, ward; G. W. Hawsxhurst,, second Putrou, third ward. at 30 ‘cents on the $1 cents; dog tax, 50 cents. The sum of §200 was appropriated to the three wards for street pur- . Mr. Geo. W. Hawxburst was re-elected a member of the school board of the town. Council- men Lynch, Nowlan and Parker were appointed a. finance committee, and Councilmen Smith, Payne and Ellison on street lighting. sopant, Grand Ge j2iewzharst Installed the owing officers: reh Lodge, No, 11, 1. 0. 0. 'F., Thursday night: C. PF. Newman, noble grand; J. H. Wells, vice grand; Walter Marcey, returned from ap ex- warden; J, H. Garretsoa, secretary; H. C. Ryer, treasurer; J. ¥. Garrett,’ conductor; W. 1H. Now: Jan, right supporter to hoble grand; R. W. Summ mers, left supporter; J. B. Rawlings, outside - fan; A. R. Jacobs, inside guardian; G. A. Hingch, right supporter to’ vice gravd: 1B. ¥. Johnson, left gevporter; J. A. Poole, HS 8.5 W.'L. Gordon, 1. Several visitors from Camp Alger were present and assisted in the instal ‘The second and third degrees were conferred on one applicant. Union services under the auspices of the Y. M. Cc. A. at Camp Alger were held in the Baptist Chureh Sunday night, when Rev. E. W. Smith spoke on the work-of the associaticn. ‘Mrs. Victor Osteyeeof New York led the young people's mecting Sunday night and delivered an_ad- dress on the work of the society In New York among sailors. Mr. E. J. Swosher, formerly with Mr. M. E. Cturch, has enlisted as chief yeoman in the navy. Mr. E. F. Rorebeck has also enlisted. Lieut. H. Claus of ‘Troop C, New York Cavalry, has bought a house in the Sherwood subdivision. Mr. J. W. Ridgeway has rented the Greenough house at East Falls Church. Children’s was observed In the Presbyterian Church last Sunday. The exercises consisted of several choruses by the school, reading by Miss Etta Allen, duet by Miss Blizabeth Rice and Miss Etta Allen, the reading of a letter from Dr. Worden by the secretary, Mr. Charles Parker; chorus by the infant class, “Barly in the Morning: motion exer- cle by the infant class, vocal solo by Miss Eveline Flagg, dialogue by ix of the children and address by the pastor. ‘The proclamation of the President was read by the superintendent and prayer offered by the pastor. Miss Mary Haw: guest of her consin, yet of Rrooklyn, N. Y., ts the Miss Neliie E. Hawxburst, Mr. R. F. Shaw of Fairfax has purchased the house Dilonging to the Middie States Building and Loan Association on Little Fulls street. Mrs. Alice Raxter of Indianapolis is visiting at the home of Mr. Ws W. Eldridge. Mr. Hughes Arustrong of New York is visiting his Urother, Mr. H. ©. Armstrong. Rey. L. H. Baker, an evangelist of the northern Gkio conference, will preach at all the services in St. Paul's M. EB. Church tomorrow. Mr. Henry Warner of Baltimore has been visit- ing his parents, Dr. and Mus. C. T. Warner. Miss Clare Mannakee bus gone to Paris, IL, to virit her sister, Mis. John Joues. Dr. J. L. Devol of Parkersburg, W. Va., is vis- itlag his daughter, Mrs. H. L Miss Fannie I D been attending the N. E. A., been the guest of Mrs, J. W. Townsend durlig the week. Master John Borden of Germantown, Pu., is also visiting at Mrs. Townsend's. Weduesday next will be Montgomery county day at the Washingtof®Grove camp meeting. A num- ber of delegates from the Kensington W. C. T. U. will atterd, and all others belonging to the union are invited’ to be present. Miss Clara Jeunings, who has been spending the past nine months in New York, has returned home. Mr. Newman G. Little has gone to Boston on a vaection. He is making the trip by water. Miss Ante Cornelius of Baltimore is the guest of Miss Hope Warner. Mrs. W. B. Russell end children will leave Mon- day for a visit of two months at Cold Water, Mich. ‘The wife and children of Lieut. Decker of the Indiana are spending the summer at the home of Mr. R. H. Perry. Dr. and Mis. R. B. Detrick will leave Monday for a month's visit with thelr son at Bushfeld, Va. An unusually Interesting meeting of the Noyes Library Literary Society was held — Wedn evening. ‘The prograntywhich was entirely otic In character, was ‘as f ows: Song, There Room for One More Star, Miss May Massey; essay Patriotic Songs, Dr. E. solo, Siar Spal J., who has ied Banner, Mr. ‘Terrell; recitation, Burbara Fretchie, Clum; reading, Roll Call, Miss May Liggeit; essay, Our Fla Miss Flora Warren Smith; reading. John Burns at Gettysburg, Mr. ©. P. Smith; Soldier's Fare- well, Messrs. "M. B. Cushman, W. 'T. Hutchinson, W. M. Terrell and H. C. Armstrong. ‘The pro- gram closed by the singing of America. It was decided to change the date of the meeting till the fourth Wednesday in the month. Miss Aunie K. Carter of Washington is visiting Miss Ireve Brown. Miss Emma Harr of East Washington ts visit- ing at the home of her uncle, Mr. O. R. Harr. Miss Margaret Gaylcy of Philadelphia has been visiting Mrs. J.T. Marshall, William, alias “Bud’" Ross, arrested last week for eriminal assault on his thitteen-year-old diugh- ter, Daisy, was beund over, without bail, for trial at "the September term of court. The parties are colored. ———— in Berlin the firemen wear water jackets, with a double skin, which they are able to fill with water from the hose. If the space between the two layers becomes overfilled that water escapes through a valve at the top of the helmet. AUCTION SALES OF REAL ESTATE, &c. Today. Trustee’ sale of Takoma building lots, cn Saturday, William H. Talbott, trustee. Monday. ©. G. Sloan & Co., Aucts., 1407 G st. n.w.—Sale of 8,330 shares of Washington Chemical Co, on Monday, July 18, at 12 m. Cc. G. Sloan & Co., Aucts., 1407 G st. n.w.—Sale of two blocks of Jacob Fussell Co, stock, en Mon- day, July 18, at 12 m. Marcus Notes, Auct. groceries, notions, dry goods, ete. July 18, at 10 a.m., at 1707 7th st. n. C. G. Sloan & Co., Aucts., 1407 G st. n.w.— ‘Trustees’ gale of Ne. 1740 Corcoran st. n.w., on Monday, July 18, at 4:30 p.m. Jas. F. Duhamel and J. D. Burns, trustees. Cc. G. Slean & Co., Aucts., 1407 @ st. n.w.— ‘Trustees’ sale of No. 626 K st. ne., on Monday. July 18, at 5:30 p.m. Henry H. Bergmann and Ernest L. Schmidt, trustees. AUCTION SALES. FUTURE DAYS, ©. G. SLOAN & CO., AUCTS., 1407 G ST. N.W. TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED PROPERTY, Park dwellings and July 16, at 4 pm. 637 La. ave. n.w.—Sale of on Monday, BEING TWO-STORY FRAME AND TWo- STORY BRI NES STREET. BE TWEEN 1ST p Q AND R STREETS NORTHW Tr. By virtue of a certain deed of trust, dated April 1 , and duly recorded in Liber No. 1808, folio 170 et seq., one of the Jand records of the District of Columbia, and at the request of th party secured thereby, we will sell in front of the premises, at public auction, on THURSDAY, THE TWENTY-EIGHTH DAY OF JULY, AT A QUAR- TER PAST FIVE O'CLOCK P. M., the following real estate, situate in the clty of Washington, Dis- trict of Columbia, and designated upon the ground plat or plan thereof as and being part of jot num- bered eight (8). in sauare numbered five hundred and fifty-one (551), beginning for said part of lot numbered eight (S) at the northwest corner of sald lot and running thence east sixteen (16) feet ‘four and one-Lulf (4%) inches, thence south seventy- five (75) feet, thence west sixteen feet four and epe-half inches (16 ft. 414 inches), and north to the place of beginning. ‘Terms casy and made known at time of sale. ELON A. WOODWARD, JAMES WHITE, Sy16-d&ds ‘Trustees. WALTER B. WILLIAMS & CO., AUCTIONEERS. THREE-STORY FRAME DWELLING, BRICK BACK BUILDING, PREMISES NO. '1207 9TH STREET NORTHWEST, AT AUCTION. On THURSDAY, JULY’ ‘PWENTY-FIRST AT O'CLOCK P.M., we shall sell, in front of the premises, parts of lots 7 and 8, in square No. 400, having 27 feet frout by 50 feet deep, with im: provements thereon, consisting of a three-story freme dwelling, brick back building, with all iod- ern improvements. Terms: Made known at time of sale. WALTER B. WILLIAMS & CO., Aucts. Jy16-d&ds JAMES W. RATCLIFFE, AUCTIO: «Successor to Ratel fe, Sutton & TRUSTEES’ SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROV REAL PSPATE, COMPRISING STORE AND DWELLING NO. 1237 ON 32D (FORMERLY HIGH) STREET. By virtue of a docd of trust, deted August 11, 1893, and duly recorded iu Liber No. 1833, at follo 465 et sey., of the lend records of the District of Celumpla, and at the request of the holders of tbe promissory note sesuced thereby, In the payment of which defaait has been made, the undersigned trustees will offer for sale, at public aucticn, in frent of the tremises, at FIVE O'CLOCK §°.M. ON TUESDAY, THE TWENTY-SIXTH DAY OF JULY, 1898, ail that certuin parcel of ground in the city of Washiagton, in said Distcict, fronting on 32d (High) street, and improved by the brick stcre and dwelling No. 1227, beginning for satd purcel of ground at a point'on the east side of sald 32d street distent 149 feet south on said side of sald street from boundary No. 12 of George- town, said point of beginning being the point where the south line of the south wall of the building upon said parcel intersects said 52d street; thence east with the sonth line of said wall 39 feet; thence north peer to 321 atreet 2 feet; thence east 164 feet 7% inches to the line of a 20-foot alley; thence north with eaid slley 21 feet 10% inches; thence west 136 feet 7% inghes; thence north'4 fect; thence west 67 feet to’ said "32d street; thence south 27 feet 10% inches to the place of begicning, ‘Terms of sale: One-third of the purchase money to be paid in cash and the balance in two equil installments, in twelve and eighteen months, with interest, to be secured on the property soli, ‘or all cash, at the option of the purchaser. A deposit of $100 will be required at the time of sale, and the terms of sale to be complied with In fif- teen days, or the trustees will resell at the risk and cost ‘of defaulting purchaser. . Conveyancing ‘at purchaser's cost. JOBN RIDOUT, Trustee. HUGH T. TAGGART, Trustee. thence ER. ) Jyl4-eo&ds “DUNCANSON BROS., AUCTIONEERS. TRUSTEES’ SALB OF VALUABLE UNIMPROY- ED REAL ESTATE, IRONTING SEVENTY- FIVE FEET ON WHITNEY AVENUE NORTH- By virtue of a certain deed of trust recorded in Liber No. 2014, follo 184 et seq.. one of the land rds of the District of Columbia, we will sell, af public auction, in front of the premises, on FRIDAY, JULY 'TWENTY-SECOND, 1898, " AT FIVE O'CLOCK P.M., the following described real estate, situate in the city of Washington, :n seid District: All as Whitney avenue) by full depth of lot numbered twenty (20), icek number2d ten (10), subdivision of parts of in Todd and Brown's cost of the defaulting fe ALD 5. BuOWNE,” AUCTION SALES. MONDAY. Se AUCTION SALES. FUTURE DAYS MARCUS NOTES, AUCTIONEER. SALE OF GROCERIES, NOTIONS AND DRY GOODS AT AUCTTO: On MONDAY MORNING, JULY EIGHTEENTH, AT TEN O'CLOCK, at 1707 7th <5 A will sell the entire stock of Groceries and Notions now inthe above uamed si also elegant ICE BOX, SCALBS, CASES AND OTRER GOODS TOO NUMEROUS 10 MENTION. STOCK BEING FRESH AND NOT ONE MONTH OLD, OUGHT TO COMMEND ITSELF TO GROCERS AND THE PUBLIU IN GENERAL. TERMS CASH. dy15-2t ©. G. SLOAN & CO., AUCTIONEERS, 1407 G ST. On MONDAY, JULY EIGHTEENTH, 1898, AT TWELVE O'CLOCK M., we will sell, within cur auction rooms, No. 1407 G street, for account of whom it may concern, two (2) blocks of Jacob Fussell Co. stock, ccmposed of 67 shares and :9 ch. ‘ash. C. G. SLOAN & CO., Aucts. ©. G. SLOAN & CO., AUCTIONEERS, 1407 G ST. FOR ACCOUNT OF WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: ON MONDAY, JULY EIGHTEENTH, 1808, AT TWELVE O'CLOCK M., we will sell,’ within our auction rooms, 1407 G st. n.w., one (1) promissory note for two thousand ($2,000) ‘dollars, secured by lateral paper, consisting of 3.880 shares of the ‘Washington Clemical Company” stock. TERMS CASH. jyl4-3t C_G. SLOAN & ©O., Auctioneers. C. G. SLOAN & CO., AUCTION TRUSFEES’ SALE OF DESIRABLE LOT IM- PROVED BY A TWO-STORY FRAME DWELL- ING, NO, 626 K STREET NORTHEAST. By vistue of a certain deed of tru March 1. 1807, and duly recorded in Liber No. 2191. follo 462 et seq., one of the land records for the District of Colmbia, and by direction of the party secured thereby, we will sell, at pub- lic auction.-in front of the’ premises, on MONDAY. THE EIGHTEENTH DAY OF JULY, 1808, at HALF-E AST FIVE O'CLOCK P.M., the following described land and premises, in the city of Wash- ington. in the District of Columbia, known and distinguished as lot uvmbered sixtecn (16), in J. N. Cullan’s subdivision of square numbered eight hundred and fifty-six (856). as per plat in Book C.H.B.. folio 75, in the surveyor’s office of said District, fronting twenty (20) feet on K street by a depth ‘of one hsndred (100) feet to Callan street and Improved by a good two-story frame dwelling. Terms of sale: Ore-third cash, and the bal ance in one and two years, secured by deed of trust on property sold, with interest gt six per cent from day of sale, or all cash, at the option of the purchaser. A deposit of $100 will be re- quired when bid ts accepted. Terms to be Plied with within ten (10) days, or the property Will be resold at the risk and cost of the defaalt- ing purchaser. Al cenyeyancing at purchaser's cout. HENRY H. BERGMANN, Trustee, ERNEST L. SCHMIDT, ‘Trustee, jy6-d&ds Fendall_buliding. C. G. SLOAN & CO., AUCTS., 1407 G ST. N.W. TRUSTEES’ SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY, Bi NO. 1740 CORCORAN ST.; 3-STORY BRICK DWELLING. sted the By virtue of a certain deed of trust. 27th da 1385, and duly recorded in Libor No 2038, 87 et’ sey., one of the Innd rec- ords for the District of Cclumbla, and at the 1e- quest of the party secured theretiy, we will sell, At public auccion. In front of the premiaes, on MONDAY, JULY EIGHTEENTH, 1898, AT ITAL¥- FAST FOUR O'CLOCK P.M., the following de- ribed land end premines, siiuate in the city of Washington, Distric. of Columba, and desiguated as lot one hundred end fifty-three In T. F. Scbnel- der’s subdivision of lots Ip square one hundred and fifty-five (155), as said subdivision is recorded in the office of the surveyor of the District of Co- lumbia, in Book 15. page 153. Mads known at sale. A de required at time of sale. All ing and recording at cost of purchaser. JAS. F. DUHAMEL, J. D. BURNS, it of $100 conyeyane- jy6-d&ds Cor. 9th and G sts.. Trustees. FUTURE Days. TRUSTEES’ SALE OF VALUABLE REAL Es- TATE ON TENTH STREET BAST AND ON “E" STREET NORTH. By virtue of e ce-tain deed of trust to us, dated February 11, 1893, and reccrded among the land recerds of the District of Columbia, in Liber 1 fclio 261, and at the request of the party secured thereby, ‘We, the undersigned trustees, will at public auction, jn front of the respective prem- ises, on WEDNESDAY, JULY TWENTIETH, 1598, beginning et FIVE O'CLOCK P.M., all the follow: ing described real estate, situate’ in the city of Washington, District of Columbia, and designated a3 and being lots 36, 87, 28, 39, 40, 41 and 42 of Davis’ subdivicion of lots in square 962, as said suldivision is recorded in Book 18, page 181, in the office of the surveyor of sald District. Said letx 36 to 40, both inclusive, are situated cn the east side of 10th street east between D and E streets north, and lots 41 end 42 cre situated on the south side of E street ncrth between 10th and llth streets east. Each of the said lots will te sold separatel; ‘Terms of sale: One-fyurth of the purchase mon- ey to be cash, the balance in three equal install- ments, payable in une, two and three years, with 6 per cent interest, payable cemi-annuaily, secured by deed of trust upon the property sold, or all cush, at the option of the purchaser. A denosit of $50 Will be required on cach lot. All conveyanc- ing, recording, stamp texes and notarial cherzes at the cost of the purchaser. Terms of sule to be complied with within teu days, or the property ia default to be resold at the risk and cost of the Gefaulting purchaser, after five days’ advertise- ment. J.-EAKIN GADSBY. Trustee. 526 13th et. now. GE). H. B. WHITE, Trustee, Nat. Met. Bani Jy9-dé&eds ave. THOS. J. OWEN, Auctioneer. JAMES W. RATCLIFFE, Auct., 920 P: TRUSTEES’ SALE OF BRICK DWELLING NO. 518 T STKEET, LE DROIT PARK, D. C. By virtue of a certain deed of trust recorded in Liber 2008, folio 147 et scq.. one of the land rec- ords of the District of Columbia, -and at the re- quest of the holder of the note, ‘we will sell, at public suction, in front of the premises, on FRI- DAY, JULY TWENTY-SECOND, 1898, AT HALP- PAST FOUR O'CLOCK P.M., “the following de- scribed real estate, situate in the counts of Wash- Ington, District of Columblu: Lot numbered thirty- seven (37), in Will A. Coulter's subdivision of lot two (2), in block three (3), “Le Droit Park,” as recorded in counts subdivision book 7, , of the records of the surveyors office of the District of Columbia, together with the im- provements, consisting cf a two-story and base- lent brick dweling, known as No. 518 Maple ave. (T st.), Le Droit’ Park. Terms: One-third cash, balance in one (J) and two (2) years from day of sule, with interest at the rate of six (C) per cent per annum, payable semi-annually, and to be secured by a first deed of trust on the property, or all cash, at the op- tlon of the purchaser. Taaes to be pald to June 30, 1898. Deposit of $100 required at time of sale. All conveyancing and abstract at purchaser's cost Terms to be complied with within ten (10) days, otherwise the trustees reserve the right to resell at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser, CHAS. W. FAIRFAX, CHARLES V. MALLET, ‘Trustees, Dw. dyl12-d&de DUNCANSON BROS., AUCTIONEERS. TRUSTEES’ SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ES- TATE, IMPROVED BY A MODERN TWO- STORY BRICK DWELLING, WITH HEAVY BROWN-STONE TRIMMINGS, NO.1530 SIXTH STREET NORTHWEST, AT AUCTION. By virtue of a certain deed of trust, duly re- corded in Liber No. 2250, folio 240 et seq., one of the land records of the District of Columbia, and at the request of the holders of the notes secured thereby, We will sell at public auction. in front of the’ premises, on MONDAY, HE TWENTY- FIFTH DAY OF JULY, A.D. 1808, at SIX O'CLOCK P.M., all of sublot numbered ‘thirty-four (34), in square’ numbered four hundred and forty- five (445), as per plat recorded in Liber ©. H. B., folio 341, of the records of the office of the sur- veyor of the District of Columbia, said lot having a frontage o1 nineteen feet six inches, with a depth of one hundred feet to an alley, and improved by an almost new modem style and well-built two- story brick dwelling, containing eight rooms, re- ception hall, bath and celiar. ‘erms of sale: One-third cash, balance in one, two and three years, with interest at the rate of five per cent per annum, payable semi-annually, and secured by deed of trust, or all cash, at op: tion of purchaser. Conveyancing and revenue stampa at cost of purchaser." $200 deposit at time le. of sal ALBERT F, FOX. LOUIS P. SHOEMAKER, Trustees, 4y15,16,19,21,23&25 920 F st. nw. C. G. SLOAN & CO., AUCTIONEERS, 1407 G ST. VALUABLE REAL ESTATE IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AT PUBLIC AUCTION. By virtue of a deed of trust, dated the 8th day ober, A. D. 1895, recorded in Liber No. 2051, at folio 364 et seq., one of the land records of the District of Columbia, the undersigned trustee therein, at the request’ of the party secured there- by, will sell_at public auction, in front of the remises, In TUESDAY, THE NINETEENTH DAY F JULY, A. D. 1808, AT HALF-PAST FOUR O°CLOCK 'P.M., “‘all of lot number three (3), in block aumbered six (6), in Thomas E. Waggaman’s subdivision of part of Rosedale, part of original Pretty Prospect, as per plat, recorded tn eo County No. 7, 59, of the records of the office of the surveyor of the District of Columbia, known an “"Clevela id Hetghts. = ‘Terms of sale: One-half cash, balance payable in six months from day of wale, for which parchaser shall give his, her or thelr promissory note, with interest, secured by a deed of trest upon the prop- erty sold. A deposit of $200 will be required when property 1- sold. Terms of sale must be complied With within fifteen days after day of sale, other- wise the property will be resoli at the risk and cost cf the defaulting purchaser. JULIAN TAYLOR, Trustee, Sy7-d&as State’ Department. ©. G. SLOAN & CO., AUCTS., 1407 G ST. TRUSTEES’ SALE OF IMPROVED PROPERTY, FRONTING ON H STKEET RETWEEN 25TH AND 26TH STREETS NORTHWEST, BEING A TWO-STORY BRICK DWELLING, 2521 STREET NORTHWEST. By virtue of a certain deea of trust, dated the Uith day of May, 1890, and duly recorded in Liber No. 1494, folio 85 et ¥ & CO, AUCTIONEERS, i407 G ST. TRUSTEES’ SALE OF A VALU LOT ON STODDARD (OR an musi OR sab STREET. ETOWN, D. x "ROVED | BY v ‘o ie meee ee By virtue of a decrec of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, passed on April 3, 1894. in Equity Cause No. 14259, Docket 34, where= } in Crown et al. are complainants snd Caton et al Cefendants, ibe andersigned, trustecs, will offer for sale, at public auction, in trout of the prem= ses, on WED: AY, JULY TWENTIETH, 1N0 Av FIVE O'CLOCK PM. the following desertl perty, situate In squere L1G, in the city of town. District of ©. 3 Beginning at @ point 46.25 feet west from the northwest cor- ner of Valley street and Stoddard street, and {hence running northwestwardly 260 snd to the rear of lots 1 to 8, inclusive, point in the rear of lot 9, . more or less, from the ide of waid Valley street; thence west in « Lene parallel to Stoddard street 100 feet to a line Parallel with ne running northwest wardly from said Stoddard street. and thence southeast- Wardly and in the rear of lots 21 to 24, inclusive, and part of lot 28. fronting on High street 860 feet to said Stoddard street, and thence with the line of Stoddard strect east 100 feet to the place of beginning. containing 83.480 square feet of Sreund. wore or lees, with the improvements Terms of sale: One-third cash. of which a fe posit of. $200 must be made at time of eal the balance in two equal installments, tn twe years, for which notes pare! interest from day of sale, and. sec of trust on the property soid. ctsh, at the option of parchaser. and ‘recording will be. nt All conveyanchy, purchaser's cost. Ti terms are not complied with in ten days from day the trustees reserve the the risk and cost of defaulting purchaser EDWIN FORREST, Trustee, 464 La. ave. now, M. D. BRAINARD, Trastee, + “624 F at. nw. ON BROS, AUCTIONEERS. TRUSTEES’ SALE OF TWO-STORY BRICK DWELLING. NO. 108 CALIFORNIA STRE! pron AST. Sesser? ly virtue 8 certain deed of trust recerded in Liber No. 1675. folio 249 et seq.. of the land records of the District of Columb we will sel}, public auction, fn front of the premises, on THURSDAY. JULY TW T IRST, 1898. AT FIVE O'CLOCK P-M., the following described real estate, situate in tae’ city of Washington, in said District: Lot numbered ‘one hundred ani ninety. two (182), In Kirg and Emmons’ subdivision of lots in ‘square pumbered pet bundred and twenty~cne (721), as per plat recorded in Liber 18, folie 71, of the records of the surveyors o! of the District of Columbia, together with the provements, consisting of a two-story brick . 103 California street northeast One-third ersh, balance in equal n- stallments, at one and two years, with Interest at 6 per cent per annum, payable seimi-aunually. from day of ssle. secured’ by deed of trest upon the Property sold, or all cash, at the option of the purchaser. A deposit of $100 will be required at time of . AN conveyancing at purchaser's cost. Terms to be complied with within ten days, otherwise the trustees reserve the right to reesei at risk spd cost of the defaulting purchaser. MAHLON ASHFORD ALDIS B. BROW dy9-0806 Tru DUNCANSON BROS, AUCTIONEEE TRUSTEES SALE OF HANDSOME BRICK RESI- ENCE, NO. 21ST STREET NOKTH- WEST, WASHINGTON, D.C. eae By virtue of a decd of trust dated Ist April, 1805, and recorded in Liber No. 1996, folio 308, of the land records for the District of Columbia, I, as surviving trustee, will sell at public auction, in front of the premises, on WEDNESDAY, THE TWENTIETH DAY OF JULY, A. D. ISus, AT FIVE O'CLOCK P.M., the following ‘real estate in the city of Washiagton, in the District of Coluimbia, tainely: All of lot mumbered seventy-two (72) in William F. Hellen and others’ subdivision of lots in square numbered ninety-seven (07) as per plat recorded in Liber No. 19, folio 77, of the records of the office of the surveyor of the District of Co- One-third cash, balance in equal install- ments in one and two years, with interest at the rate of 6 per cent per annum from day of wale, payable semi-annually, and secured by deed of trust, or all cash, at the option of the purchaser, A deposit of $250 required at time of sale, Con Neyancing and recording at cost of purchaser. Terms to be compiled with within ten days, other- Wise the trustee reserves the right to r at risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser. WILLIAM A. GORDON, Surviving Trustee. dy8-d&ds TRUSTEES’ SALE OF LOTS, EACH IMPROVED BY TWo. BASEMENT AND LACK kK DWELLINGS. NOS. iSig, BUILDIN 1320 AN =, By virtue of a deed of trust, duly recorded tm Liber No. 1671, folio 41 et seq., of the land records of the District of Columbia, end at the request off the party thereby secured, ‘we will well, at jublic ORIDA AV NUE NORTH: auction, ‘in front of the premises. on THUKSUAY, IVLY TWENTY-FIRST, 1898, AT FIVE O'CLOCK P.M., the following described real estate, 10 the city of Washington, District of Columbia: L 180, 181 and 133, in F. T. Browning's ssbdivision in square 234, as per plat recorded in Book 18, page 150, of the records of the surveyors uffice af said District. with the improvemeuis above stated, ‘Terms: One-third cith, of which a deposit of $100 on each lot must be mad: at the time of sale, and the balance in three equal instalinents, ih one, two and three years, from day of sale, for which notes of the purchaser, bearing iutcist from das of sale (poyitle quarterly), and secured by deed of trust on the property svid, will be taken, or all cash, at the option of the purchaser, AM conveyancing’ and recording at purchaser 6 cost. If terms are not complied with In ten day from sale, the trustees reserve the right to resel the property st the risk and cost of the default- ing purchaser or purchasers. after eight days’ ad- vertisement in The Evening Stor newspaper TOS. E. WAGGAMAN, W. PILLING Sy13-d&dn ‘Trustees, WALTER B. WILLIAMS & CO., AUCTIONEERS, TRUSTEES’ SALE, BY PUBLIC AUCTION. OF AN DIVIDED ONE-THILD INTEREST IN ALL OF SQUARE 765, HINGTON D.C BOUNI SOUTH CAROLINA AVENUR, 2) AND 3D SCREETS ST, WASHINGTC bc. ‘By virtue of a certain deed of trast, recorded in L ver No. 1883, folio 54, of the land records the District of Columbia, and at the request of the parties secured thereby, the undersig: will offer for sale, y public auct ne premises, on THE ¥ THIRD SAY OF JULY, 1898, AT FIVE O'CLOCK P.M, an undivided one-th.rd interest in square No. 763, fo the city of Washington, D.C. Terms of sale: One-third cash inetallments, at sale, for the deferred payments, bearing inte: rate of 6 per cent per anpum, and secured by a balance deed of trust upon the property sold, or all cash, at the option of the purchaser. Five hundred dol: lars down at time of sale. Ail yancing and internal revenue stamps et cost of purchaser. If terms of sale are not complied with within tea duys of day of sale the trustees reserve the right to resell the property at the cost and risk of the purchaser. ‘ EUGENE CARrsi, HENRY E. Davis, Sy12-d&ds Trustees. C. G. SLOAN & CO., AUCTIONEERS, 1407 G ST, TRUSTER! TMPROVED BY A_ THEERE-STORKY DWELLING, KNOWN AS Nv. Goi L NORTHEAST. By virtue of a certain deed of trust, dated Ma: 10, 1804. and duly recorded in Liber No. 1017, folio 362 et seq., one of the land records of the District of Columbia, und at the request of the perties secured thereby, we will sell, at public auction, in front af the premises. on’ MONDAY, THE TWENTY-FIFTH DAY OF JULY, 1805, A' FIVE O'CLOCK P.M., the fellowing des-ribed ‘lam d premises, situate in the city of Washington, District of Columbi1, and desiguated us and being lot rumbered one hundred am! seventy-right (178), im Joseph T. Byrne's subdivision in squ: bum- bered eight ‘hundred and ‘Afty-six (856), as sald subdivision is recorded iu Bool, 20, page AS, in the office of the surveyor of the District of Columbia. Terms: One-third cseh, balance in one (1) and two (2) years, with interest at © per cent per annum, payable semi-annually, and secured by deed of trust on the property sold or all cash, at the option of the purchaser. A deposit of $100 will be juired at time of sale. All conveyancing and ing a purchaser's cost. If cermis ere not complied with in fifteen days from cay of sale the trustees reserve the right to resell at the risk and cost of defaulting purchnser, after 5 days’ notice of such resale, published in some Washington newspaper. CHARLES B. MAURY, Trest: FRANK T. RAWLINGS, Trastee, 3y13-d&de 1505 Pa. ave. CHANCERY SALE OF A VESTED REMAINDER VALUABLE IMPROVED REAL ESTAT SITUATED IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTO: D. C., KNOWN AS NOS. 1610, 1612, 1614. 1616 i618 EIGHTH STREET NORTHWEST, AND NO. 623 M STREET NORTHWEST. By virtue of a decree of the Supreme Conrt of the District of Columbia, passed in equity cause No. 19058, wherein William O'Donnell is complainant and Charles W. Hewett and others are defendants, the undersigned trustees will sell at lic at Hon, ‘in front of the premises, on TUESDAY. THI TWENTY-SIXTH DAY OF JULY, A.D. 18%s, av FIVE O'CLOCK P.M., all “the interest of ‘said Charles W. Hewett (being a verted remainder in fee after the death of a life tenant, vow fifty- in and to lots uumbered eleven, fourteen and fifteen, in Hewett's , in the city of Washing. ¥ Columbia. Said lot eleven is im- proved, by ©, three-story brick dwelling, and said ts twelve, thirteen, fourteen and fifteen are each improved by a two-siory and basement brick ¢well- P.M., all the interest of said Charles W. SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY, RICK i g 8 HY Fe z F i