Evening Star Newspaper, September 3, 1898, Page 22

22 THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, ‘SEPTEMBER 3, 189 8—24 PAGES. SUBURBAN NEWS BRIGHT WoOoD. Mr. Deniel Reynol 1 Monday at the resl- dence of his son, Mr. William Reynelds, aged sixty-nine years. The remains were sent to Cleve- lond, Obio, for Interment Mra. W. A. Rafferty is, visiting the family of Dr. C. G. Stone. She will leave shortly to join her husband, Col. Rafferty, oo the arrival of hs regiment In New ¥ Brightwood bes « representative in the District after all, in perwon of Air. Henry regiment, Mr. I at home on n fur- rling Is Montauk Punt Wednesday, e- father, Dr. Henry Darling, who ts see hita King is reported quite sick. sr., is very ill Miss ie Martin of George's ty, Me. has be week vi Mrs. FT. ley and ot friends. W. Oyster on ard 16 Mrs. Win. and M pesday mormng El ‘ will visit relatives. Miss Marguerite Cook pre- several w ‘Thomas Park and ¢ returned Thursday ir home on Flint John Stone of the United States regular he bome of his father, Dr. C. us the Santiago complexton, bat is in “od health, copsidering the hardships Sands has gone for a two weeks" of her parents at Wilmington, Sands, who has been at that ths, wil return with hi Philpirt is confred to her bed by an ack of malaria. Miss Ella Keene and Mrs. Jobn W. Master Ray Keene me after a pleasant s0- Keene, are b journ at Colonial Beach, Va. Mrs. Ann Keene and ber son, Mr. Clarence Keene. are at Rover. Howard county, Md. ‘The young son of Mr. W. V. Cox is recuperating after xn extremely severe attack of whooping ecugh. Mr. Wm. Draeger and wife have returned +o thelr home a= Osceola, Fla., after a few weeks Spent In Brightwood. Monday evening next an enthusiastic Epworth ague and Christian Endegvor held at Emory Chapel. It is delegates an tors will attend mn meeting will A special aim Will be rendered conducted by the Epworth ague Union. Rey. Ds. Cackley of Alexandri . will deliver an acdress. The music will b under the direction of the local Endeavor Society. The delegates and visitors from abread will be entertained at tea at the parsoncge by the En- deavor Society at 6:30 p.m. The exercises at the ckrreh will begin at 7:45, and alf are invited to attend. meeting to arrange for the gathering was Monday at the home of the Misses. Mac- Elwee on Flint street. Rev. F. T. Grithth of Emory and Rev. W. F. Leeke of Marvin Church, Wasbingten, exchanged Pulpits Sunday evenirs last Mr. Wm. Keufman, employed ty Mr. W. R. Venhorn, while riding an unruly horse recently Was thrown violently te the ground apd narrowly tscaped being trampled under the animal's hoofs. He was plucky enough to mount a second thne only to be again thrown, this time being some- what brufsed end cut. What comes as joyful news to bleyelers and horsemen ef Irfghtword 1s the order of the Com misslorers for the improvement of Brightwood avenne from Rock Creek Church road to Brizhe- Wood. ‘The cost is estmated to be $4,500. It is expected that the work will be cominenced at ence and completed befire the close of the wheel- Ing season. ‘The bid of Mr. J. B. Mullin has been accepted for the completion of the grading of Tlinols ave- hve. To a prospective beilder. the Commissioners have stated that Flint street ig surely to be grad- ed In the near future. They intend to.begin the Work dtring the present month. ——___ LAUREL, MD. The democratic congresstonal primaries In Prince George's county will be held September 10 and the county convention at Upper Marlboro’ September 13, to select four delegates to the fifth district congressional nomirating convention, which 1s to be held in Laurel September 14. In Howard county the primaries will be held September 3. The funeral of Edward Sullivan took place Inst Sunday afternoon at Trinity M. E. Church South. Rev. C. P. Smith, pastor, officiating at the sery- ices. Interment was made at Laurel, Md. Mr. Sullivan was of advanced age and left-a large family. Miss Jeap Crane gave a pleasant dance at her home on Prince George street recently. Those present were the Misses Hendrichs of Washington, Misses Lena Brehme, May Shorb aud Lillian Snow: den of Laurel, Messrs. Charles Billard and De Wilton Snowden of Philadelphia, Hall Kennedy of Charleston, W. Va.. Messrs. Ogle Marburg, John Cronmilier' and Wilile Billard of Laurel Misses Mary Lee Fleming, Lilllan Suowden, Jean Crane. May Sborb and Messrs. Charles Billard, D. W. Snowden, jr., William Billard and Hall Ken- nedy of Charleston, W. Va., chaperoned by Mrs. De Wilton Snowden, spent a day at Bay Ridge last week. A public meeting of citizens was held Wednesday evening at the city hall and resolutions were adopted expressing sorrow at the death of Fireman Franke at Saturday's fire, and tenderivg the thanks of the community to the mayor and fire department of Baltimore and the Baltimore and Ohio railroed for ald rendered =n that occasion. The meetin was presided over by Mayor Edward Phelps an Mr. Wilitum Fatrall was the secretary. A lengthy discussion was had over the organiza- tion of @ fire company. Mr. Wm. H. Harrison and that some sort of protection was an absolute ne. cessity, ag the fnsurance companies would not care to take risks in Laurel after the fires which oc- curred recently, with thelr mysterious origin. The rates arc alreudy exceedingly high and might Bigher. Mr. Charles W. Darr cutlined a scheme upon which the fire eumpany should be organized, this Includivg a corps of uctual fire fighters, com: posed of young and active men and an association of the older taxpayers, whose duties should em- brace the financiering and the maintenance of in- terest In the fire company. Mr. R. W. Kerr, presi- dent of the city counell, approved this idea and spoke of the death of a former movement of the Kind from the indifference of the people who should bare been the first to encourage and sustain it Mayor Phelps instanced the fire department of Wettminster as an illustration of what could be done by proper effort. Upon wotlon of William H. Diven the following gentlemen were appointed a committee on the nization of a fire department: W. H. Diven, Sharles W. Darr, Edward M. Flannery, Jobn Gray, James Federline, T. M. Baldwin, L.A. Ellis, James Scaggs, Clarence Frost and M. J Tighe A lawn fete was held Jast Monday evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Koiner, on Laurel avenue, for the benefit of Centenary M.’E. Church ad quite a large sum was realized. Miss Mary Enginfc Cleary of Roland Park. daugh- ter of the Jate Capt. Dougias M. and Mary E. Cleary. was married to Mr. Henry Wellington Watkins of Laurel, Ma.. grandson of the late [ W. W. Watkins and great-grandson of Col. Gassa- way Watkins, a noted officer in the revolutionary war, at the Cathedral, at 6 o'clock Wednesday evetiing. The marriage ceremony was read by Rev. Father Thomas. The bride entered the church leaning upon the arm of ber brother, Mr. W. 8. Cleary, by whom she was given away. She wai met ai the sanctuary by the groom and bis best man, Mr. J. Wellington Dorsey. The ushers were Mr. “Felippe Broadtent, cousin of the bride; Mr. George W. Waters, jr. of Laurel, Md.; Mr. M. jarrison of Baltimore and Robert’ Dobbin of Re- lay, all of whom were attired in evening drese. and Mrs. Watkins are absent on # tour of the eat lakes. Upon their return they will reside at faxedo Park, Baltimore. Railroad avenue will be the next street to have brick sildewalks after Montgomery street 1s com- pleted. Contractor Bond fy going ahead with the Work on this thoroughfare. Major William Milstead is erecting « new livery stable on the site of the one destroyed by fre Sat- ure He is undecided as to whether to re-enter the hotel business. He has opened a new under- teking establishment in the White House, on Main street Mr. George H. Wickert Tuesday recetved a half @ozea letters from bis son, Private Edgar Wickert of Company D, District Regiment. All were writ- ten in Santiago except the latest, which was dated at Montaik Point, L. 1, Sunday night. Private Wickert said be was in good bealth and expected to be home soon. od SANDY SPRING. The Enterprise Club held tts recent session at. Willow Heights with Fhilip T. Stabler. Clarence L. GUpim presided, Tarlton B. Stabler was secre tary, and R-Rowlsod Moore, of Suff a guest, Owing to tmpaired health, Mr. Stabler has Deen obliged for some years to relinquish the active @uties of farming to his young soa, Maurice, who yeetved much commendation for his creditable wauagement of tle place, which is largely devoted to deirying. The club sdjourned to Amersley, the heme of Taritoa B. Stabler. The Woman's Assceiation was entertained Ly Mrs. Sarsb A. Bond om the occasion of its August Geecting Guests were Mrs. Philip T. Stabler, Mrs. Stmuel Wetheraid, Mrs. Moores, Mrs. R. Howland Moore and the ‘Misses Esther Wetherald, Grace Harvey and Grece Parsely. The September —— of the syclety will oceur at Wrenwcod, bome of the Misses Mary and Julia Colt. Miss Florence Bentley gave a number of her schoolmates and young friends a delightful straw fide the evening of her birthday. After making quite a circult the purty drove home hy way of the ug large sandy spring which gave this section ity rather inappropriate name. 4, Bost interesting end amusing game of base bali between two aires who dubbed themsel ses “Has Beens” and the “Hope to Be's” of dy Spring, resulted in e victory for the ret- erans, who bad suffered a defeat at the hands of the youngsters a year ago. At least 200 people Were present, and some pronounced it the most exciting game ever played upon Mr. Farqubar'e Beld. The score was § to 7. ‘The Sunday school, Mrs. Frederic D. Jackson superintendent, of Ashton M. E. Church, held “ts anual picuic in the grounds of Isherwood school. It was largely attended, and the sale of ice cream and confectionery cleared quite a handsome amount for the treasury, An all-day festival, consicting of a tournament, game of base ball, a dinner, supper and a sale Of fancy articles, has been held at Olney in order te rais> funds to build a Catholic chapel at that end Mrs. Allan Farquhar received Neighbors recently. I. Janney Shoemaker sided, Miss Sarah T Moore was secretary, the guests were Mrs. R. Rowland Moore, Gideon, Mrs. Fuller, Mrs. Janney, Gras, ‘Thomas Farquber and Albert Reese. the and Mrw. ‘Miss Mabel Sepiémber meeting wil. be held at the farm of Bella Brooke, Mr. snd Mrs. Clarence L. in. Pitiam B Brooke, a native of Sa Spring, bat for some years a resident of Gaithersburg, bas been stricken with paralysis and is considered ill. | Dr. Chsrles Farqukar has purchased the old Furqubar homestezd, Olney, ot Mrs. Henry Sher- man of Washington.” Since’ Mr.Sherman’s endden Gecease, two years ago, the house has been closed, and the many frienas of the late Mrs. Sarah B. Fargubar are pleased that the Bome will again be possessed er tescer dants. Dr. and "ira. McPherson and family of Wash- ington have rented «a cottage at Ashton for a few week: Corporal George H. Brooke of Battery A has lamied at Porto Rico. > Miss Hallie I. Lea is Raving # cattage built | near her own dwelling at Brinklow. which will secon be occapled by Mr. and Mrs. Richard T, Lea, who have been in Lawrence, Mars. for sey- eral years, but will again maké Meryiand thelr home Mr Asa M. Stabler, Mr. and Mrs. Albert tabler, Charles F. Kirk, Mrs. ioger Brooke, Wal- Ince Bond and Miss Morgaret Bend have reeently visited the seashore. Josep T. Moore has heen in New York, Miss Elizabeth T. Stabler in Wil- Miss Dora Iodings in Lovdonn ecunty, Miss Avgusta N. :homas in Baltimere. te visitors, here have been; Frederic Tyson, Williem Vickers, Miss Marthn Viekers, Mrs. ii } ard P. Thomas, Mes. Agnes Hartridge, Erle Har ridge, Mrs iss Nettic Meores, Miss Mary Sabmer, Palmer, William, | Harvey, Miss’ Eth m and Ernest Gil of Baltimore; Mis. Harriet Kirk of Philadeinbin, Mr. al Mrs. Joseph M. Tilton and Frederic P! loore of New York, Miss Charlette Thoupsun of Chicago, Jeshw: Piere: Mrs. of Lawrence. Mars.. Hibson and Thomas Farquhar of York, the Misses { | Sereh ard Rachel K. of Somerten, the Rev. | Mr. Ball and family of Alexandria, Mrs. Manaa- j kee, Miss Bexsie Baldwin, Dr. und Mrs. S. T. Secit. Mr. and) ilson, the Misses Julia and ellie Celt and Mrs. Meciteynolds of Washington: Mrs. Ttomas &. Smith of Lincoln, R, Kowlaad Moore of Suffolk, Va., and Miss Emlyn Hartridge of Savannah. Mrs. Dorrance of Washington has purchased of heirs ef the late Gen. Gibbon a farm, which been the home of the Wetherald family of Sigland for at least fifty years. The place ad- th Joins those of Dr. Roger Brocke and Henry if. Miller. Se KENSINGTON. Major J. W. Blackburn has returned from Ken- ky and will leaye with Mrs. Blackburn the first of next week for a visit of ten days at Atlantle City. F. Scott, Mrs, Scott and Miss Mabel Scott are spending a few days at Niagara Falls and will visit Atlantic City before returning home. Mr. John Simpson Las purchased the residence of Mr. Thomas Simpson at Kenilworth and removed there with his family. Miss liary Wagner is spending a week at the ‘Lome of her uncle, Mr. Charles Sherer, at Burnt Mills. Miss Florence Thomas has gone to Frederick for a visit of two weeks. Miss Grace Stoek of Washington has been spend- ing a week with Miss Grace Little. Mr. W. W. Eldridge and femfly leave today (Saturday) for a visit of two weeks at Cape lenry. Rev. James T. Marshall and famfly have re- tured from thelr annual vacation. Mr. Marshall will preach at-.Warrer Memorial. Presbyterian Ciutreh Sunday ‘morning Mr. and Mrs. G. W. R. Stokes and Miss” Myta Stokes have gone to Ailantie City. Miss Oral Adams, who has been with her aunt. Mrs. George Watson, for the past six months, will leave for her home at Portland, Ind., Sunday. Mr. and Mrs, Watson will accompany’ her and will be absent one mouth. Miss Mollie Thomas bas returned from Jefferson, Md. and hes taken up her residence with Mrs. F. M. Faweett. Mr. Marion Dorain has been in Philaielphia, New York and Bridgeport, Conn., duriag the past ‘week. Mis. Helen Martin, Miss Mattle Martin, Mrs. T. R. Martin and Miss Helen Martin returned Tuesday from an extended visit at Saratoge, N.Y. Mirs May Liggett, who has been spending the summer at the home of her aunt, Mre. Isherwood, ne to Pennsstvenia to nesist im a kinder sckool hn Wagner Ras been appointed town mar- shal, and begun the duties of that office Thursday. A luwa party was held Wednesday evening on the grounds of the Warner Memorial Presbyterian Chareh, and a nice sum was reatzed, which will be used toward the porebase of an organ for the infant class room. Mr. and Mrs. B. Hl. Warner and children have returned from the seashore and have taken up their residence here for the balance of the sum- mer. ——— LANGDON Miss Carrie Morgan of Washington has been vis- iting Miss Anna Jones, on Mills avenue. Little Jessie Miller, who was so severely bitten by a dog several weeks ago, bas so far recovered as to be able to return home from the Children's Hospital. Policeman Markwood is not only a thoroughly good officer, but is one of the best gardeners in Langdon Mrs. Frank Miller will move into the clty next week. Travel to and from the city over the electric line has increased since transfers are given. Langdon’s pear crop is one of the finest in years, There is a scarcity of water in some sections of this suburb. ete Mrs. Keuzie and children of New York are spend- ing the summer here. 4 ‘Langdon Sunday school teacher who was ab- sent from ber accustomed place gave as an ex- ese: “I became interested in Saturday's Star and forgot ail about Sunday school.” The excuse was received as valid. 5 Mr. Marion Shelton and wife of Wasbington have rented a pretty home ou Avalon Heights and will wake Langdon their home. Mrs. W. E. Carr und little daughter Leva have been visiting friends here the past week. Cupt. Thomas Jones of the pension office has leased the Campbell home and is now a resident of Langdon. During August the Episcopal Sunday school sus- pended, but will resume regular services tomorrow. Rev. Mr. Amis, ector in charge, s greatly beloved by his congregation. == BROOKLAND. Mrs. R. R. West returned Wednesday from a lengthy stay in Duffield, W. Va. Misses Nannie, Lucy and Bessie Lynch are vis- iting at Markanna, Va. Mr. Samuel N. Pond of Eckington has returned from Falls Cburch, Va., where he bas been spend- ing the past two months. Mr. Pond left this week for Chicago, I. Rev, RK. HR. West spent some time recently at Duffield, W. Va. During his absence the pulpit of the Queenstown Boptist Church was filled by Kev. Mr. James of Washington and Rev. Mr. Ed- wards of New York. Mrs. Franklin T. Howe, accompanied by her daughters, Misses Sarsh and Marie Howe, are visiting in Frederick, Md. ‘The three young men from Brookland who haye endured the trials of the District Regiment, are in good condition at Moutauk Point avd’ very arxious to return home. Private Bladen writes that he Is longing for some cake end jelly, which plainly shows that he is not fll. Sargent Lamb fas hud the mountain fever, bute el- low fever, and {s now thoroughly |. Pri vate Ohm, the third of Broogland’s soldiers, ap- pears to have stood the exposures better than the others, as the last reports from him bring the news that he fe well and hearty. The citizens of Brooklard anxiously awalt the return of their brave boys end will warmly welcome them. Rev. K. R. West will leave shortly for a visit to bis heme in Kentucky. Mrs. Chm and daughter Hattie are visiting in New York Mr. Franklin T. Howe, jr., days in Frederick, Md Miss Annie M. Jones, daughter of the late Dr. Dentel W. Jones, who has been visiting Dr, and Mrs. Albert L. Jackson, has returned to her home in Kittery, Me. HY spending a few SVILLE. A picnie was held in Wine’s Grove last Thurs- day by the children of the Methodist Chureb. Ice cream, cake and fruit were abundance, and the little ones spent an enjoyable day. Henry Wheeler of Bludersburg went with a few friends to Bay Ridge last Thursday, but became intoxtested, and in the cars coming home he was so boisterous that be was airested for disorderly conduct by the Annapolis authorities and fined §5 end costs. Calvert Ise of Pladensburg was arrested by Bailiff Broavaban end tried before Justice Bailey for disorderly conduct. He was fined $2 and costs Mr. Simon Levenstein, who formerly ocenpied the store room of W. P. Magruder, bas removed his steck te Buckhannon, W. Va. Mr. Howard Moran and famfly are occupying a cottage on Sibley avenue. Miss Annie B. Hobson of Baltimore, who has been visiting Mrs. Thomas Latimer, has returved heme. Miss Sarah Blunt of New York is the guest of her uncle, Dr. Harry B. Dorsey. Mr. W. P. Magruder bes broken ground for a two-story brick house and store on Johnson avenue. Mr. W. Stcitax baw rented: and will occupy with bis family, the cottage recently vacated by Mr. Keene. Col. John Turner, formerly of this place, ts re ported to be seriously fli in Baltimore. Miss Nellie Lewin has returned from her summer vacation. 4 Mrs. J. Mattingly of Washington is occuping a ecttage here. Ata recent meeting of the county school com- missioners the following orders were passed: ‘That the order parsed at the last meeting closing the school known as Perkius school be rescinde}, and the trustees of seid school are empowered to act for their school as if uo action had been tuken; elso, that Mersrs. Theo. F. MMs, Eliott L. Niox and R. F. Hardy be and ‘are hereby ap peinted a3 @ committee to bulld the school house at Glendale, where the title to the lot has been approved by the attorney empowered by this board; they are afterward to act as local trustees for the school; that the treagurer be directed to purchave for Croom school twenty-two desks and teacher's desk; for William ©. Tippet, four desks aud chair: thut W. C. Tippet, be given’ $50 for repalrs of his school as part of the $125 eppropriated; that Miss Nettle Grover be sppointed to the vacant scholar- ship in St. Mary's inary; that Miss Mar Blan ford be awarded the vacant scholarship for girl: in Western Marylend College; that Mr. 1. ‘Turver be awarded che scbclarship in the Washington ol- ; that Miss Arnie Carroll be appointed to the scholarship in the stete normal school; that Irene A. Custle be appoirted the state scholarship in the state normal school; that the public schools of the county be opened the 18tk day of September; that ‘TS. Stone be directed to sign all certidcates of walifications of teachers presented to him by Mr. eS. Burroughs; that the annual report of the ex- aminer be accepted and ordered to be printed; that the sum of $30 or as much thereof as may be nec- ersary be paid George 8. Edeler for purposs of fercing school lot at Piscataway. ‘The petition from Landcver esking for a change of the trustees was deferred until next meeting. ‘The petition of Millard Thorne and others ask- Ing for a change of local trustees was also de- | erred. The resignation of C. G. Reid of Collington school was accepted..and Frank Deutsch, jr., ap- pointed in his place. : = E. . Andras has returned after a sojourn 2 Virgini Mr. R. EB. White has gone to Atlantic City for a week's outing. ‘The Hyattsville String Orchestra will shortly begin rehearsing. ‘The public school here will open September 15, with Mr. Cestello principal and Misses Alice and Leniee Gray es assistant } Mr. E. D. Graves, the recently appointed school examiner, vice Thomas Stone, will reside here. Mr. Walker S. Bravson died Thursday morning at his beother’s residence, on Sibley avenue, of ct turrh of che stomach, aged thirty-two years. Mr. and Mrs. Don Knight of Rockville, Md., are the gues of Mrs. Schoepf. Miss Catharine M. Goodston, who has been vis tung Mrs. T. E. MeNeil, has returned to New York, ——-— RIVERDALE. The post oftice at Riverdale, kept at the railroad station since the burning of Mr. Burehfleld’s store, hes been removed to the building east of the railroad tracks, In which the new store was opened Thursday, September 1. In spite of the bright moonlight, Mrs. Earl's hen howe was left desolate a few nights since. Another dance will be given at the Pan Electric House, Bladensburg, the night of September 5. Mr. William Spicer of Bladensburg is erecting a new house, and Mr. James Stewart of Riverdale is the architect and builder. Mr. Raybold, who was recently elected con- stable for this township, will soon occupy the new house west of the railroad built by Mr. Robert Mangum. Mrs. Avexander of Louisville, Ky., who has been the guest of her father, Mr. Dana White, has re- turned to her home. Rey. B, Franklin Rattray, who preached at the Riverdale - Presbyterian Church Sunday, was the guest of Mr. Win. Burebfield. Miss Payne Pillow has returned from her visit to Virginia. Mr. Bdward Simonds, son of Dr. Simonds of Riverdale, has been transferred to Jacksonville, B Mr. Simonds belongs to the 4th U. S. V. (mmunes). Mr. Paul Morrison has returned from his sum- mer outing fn Virginia Mr. Walter D. Ryan of Boston has been the guest of his cousin, Mrs, Earl, for several days. He returned to Boston ‘Phureday. Mrs. Butler, who has undergone a painful opera- tiou at Providence Hospital, 1s improving. Mrs. J. A. Blindon, who has been threatened with pneumonia, 1s Improving. Mr. James Stewart, jr. is filling the place of Mr. “Hodges Carr in ‘that gentleman's absence from the village store. Mr. Bromley hes given up his house in Riverdale and will return to Washington for the winter. Miss Lottie Mangum has retarned from a visit to Forestville. Mr. Elmer Vannoesdall was recently called to me at Eton Rapids, Mich., by the illness of his wife, who fs there on a visit. LEYTOWN. ‘The wife and a child of Policeman Law are se- riously-ill of typhoid fever. Many improvements have been ordered to be made in this locality by the Commissioners. Al- ready a much-needed gutter“has been Iaid on the west side of Teuleytown road along the property of Mrs. Hunt. Rev. Father Mallon is away attending a retreat, to be absent xbout two weeks. The duties at St. Ann's Church will, meanwhile, be attended to by & priest from Georgetown College. Mr. Edwin Smith is M1 of typhoid. Monday evening Miss Eleanor Mugruder enter- tained a number cf her little friends at her home in honor ef her eleventh birthday. Among those present were her two cousins from Rockville, Mr. Bruce Magruder, Miss Dorothy Armes, Miss Mi- nerva Lester, Miss Edith Armes, Miss Genie Lester and Masters Marshall Magruder, Edwin Armes, Paschal Fox, Lyles Magruder aud Herbert Armes. Miss Nellie Murphy has returned from a visit to her cousin, Miss Annie GHiroy of Washington. Policeman J. L. Giles of the patrol force has been promoted to the rank of mounted officer. Miss Margaret Callahan of this vicinity, who was in the recent rallroad wreck near Boston, was for- tunate enough to escape unhurt. Mrs. Elmer Houser Is visiting relatives in Rock- ville. TED > GAITHERSBURG. Mrs. Clara L. Roneh, the corresponding secre- tary of the Baltimore Conference Woman's Home Missionary Society, Sundey morning last repre- sented its interests at Epworth M. ©. Cbureb, oc- pying the platform at the usual hour. Her ad- dress was attentively Mstened to. A canvass of the congregation resulted in the reception of seven new members to give 2 cents a week during the year. A little child of Mr. George Gaither died of diphtheria Saturday morning. Rey. Lloyd officiated at the funeral and interment at the M. E. Church Seuth, which were privete, owing to the mallg- Fant form of the disease with which the child died. Mr. E. Wilson Walker, son of Commissioner Jchn W. Walker, recently’ appointed tax collector for the first collection district, has just qualiiied aud entered upon th: discharge of his duties, tev. T. D. Richatds has returned from his va- cvtion, at Mountain Lake Park, cnd Sund ing filied his pulpit at the Presbyterian ¢ In a disturbance az the Emery ing Sunde: which the participants were all in- texieated, 2 well-known white citizen, Mr. Edward Brown of Unity, was aseculted and knocked sens2- less to the ground. Deputy Sheriffs Selby and Peyton arrived on the sceno before the authorities of the gemp had seured orders ond arrested ‘Thomas Thornton and John Lewis, both colored, alleged leading distarbers of the’ peace. Justice C. B. Baughman committed them to the Rockville jaii to await a heiring Monday of next week. Rev. J. W. McCullough and family of the Enst- ern shore are registered ut the Forest Oak Ilotel. The Gaithersburg Tennis Club, having met with such gratifying success with Its recent minstrel shew and cake walk, gave a repetition at the so- Ueitations of many friends at the town hall, Rock- Wile, this week. Mr. Lane Johns of Washington is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. H. ©. Miller. = Rey. J. D. Stone of Washington lectured in Ep- worth ME. Chereh Wednesday evening. His theme was ‘Jeruesiem,’” and the lecture wes fl- lustrated with stereoptieon views. Prof. and Miss Fennte L. Amiss are now rusti- eating In the valley of Virginia. The Gaithersburg-Browningsville Outing Club is home from a camp on the banks of the Potom: near Pennifield’s. Fishing, boating and bathing were the attractious of the camp life. Many fine fish were caught by the members of the club. Amorg those in the party were John Briggs, er., sseph Mills, W. B. Sparo, Jobu Briggs, jr. A. Re uurch, Grove camp méeet- Watkins, Welby Mills, Charles Briggs. Clarence Mills, William’ Fulks, Suinuel Brigge, Clareava Sparc, Walter Briggs, Wm. Garrett, Carlton Mills, Riley Fulks and Garnett Briggs. ‘Prot. Vér- non D. Watkins chaperoned the pai Mr. ‘Thomas L. Wilton is fll at tis home, hav- Ing bad hemorrhage of the lungs Tuesday. ev. James D. Reyfleld has leased the new hall of Mr. J. B. Diamond. It 1s his intention to fin. ish and fit {t out for the holding of religious serv. ices, and he will designate it the Baptist Mission room. —_ + —_ WASHINGTON GROVE. ‘The Misses Edna and Maggie Fitzhugh recently gave a progressive parchees! party at their cottage on the circle, the guests being Misses Beatrice York, Miss Clara May Ellis and Messrs. Woed- ward, Altschu, Houghton and Tracy. The residents of the Grove were entertained Tuesday evening with a stereopticon exhibition, the illustrations being amusing well as enter- taining. The convalescence of Egbert Roach, son of Mr. Frank Roach, who has been so eritically ill, is a source of great gratification to his friend: Rey. Albert Osborne and family of Wi are registered at the Hotel Albany: Mr. H. B. Jobnston and family, Mr. and Mrs. Willis and Miss Penmicke, Mrs. Stineham and children aud Mrs. Samstaye of Baltimore have re- turned to their homes. Mr. and Mrs. L. P. Altschu and family are spending a time in their 2d avenue cottage. Mr. und Mrs. Melville Lindsay have returned from Auuntic City. Mr. Jobn N. Bovee and gon Arthur have been waking « visit to Ocean Grove, N. J. An ‘lectrical machtme’’ located at the depot has been robbed of §7, and a :eward of $5 hus been offercd for the apprehension of the party. Miss Florence York has returned from a visit to Washingtcn. Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Bergman, Allen Wilson, J. Henry Wilson, Thomas Dowling, Dr. Elmer Wiber, Albert Houghtou, Cornelius Cissell, Court P. Wood, Cupt. E. Ripley and Messrs. Ferguson and Duna, with their families, have returued to the elty. Mr. Charles Weaver, who has been in Boston, and Mr. George Weaver, who bas been on a visit to Colonial Beach, bave returned to Oakmont. Mr. Walter S. Brooke of Mineral Spring is re- ported to be seriously ill. Dr. Charles Waters, having purchased five acres of the Suter farm, is making excavations for the foundation of the school building, and Is also hay- ing a well di The site selected is a most com- manding one, ‘ing a view of Washington, the monument, Blue Ridge movntains and the section of country near Front Royal, Va. When the bulld- ings are completed the school now located at Gaithersburg will be removed there. pra Sees ALEXANDRIA CCOUNTY. shington ‘fhe ecunty school board ef Alexandria county met at Alexandria on Menday last, Superintendent of Schcol James E. Clements presiding. The fol- lowing named trustees were present: E. S. Sis- son, Frank Hume, G. W. Salebury, Harvey Bailey, A. P. Douglas, E. K. §. Deeble, Wm. N. Febrey and S. M. Dodd. It wes decided to open the sthcol the 12th day of September snd to continue the same for nine months. ‘Che different district boards of the county presented their annual re- ports for the last fseal year, which sbowed a falance on hand in Arlington district of $1,061.96; in Jefferson, a balence of $93.85, and in Washing tom district} a balances of $86.95. ‘The following text books Were selected from the list, adepted by the state board of education, for the next four years: Colbur's intellctual arith- mitic, Venable’s new elementary and practics anthmetics, and Venable Smithdeal's Nistorg ‘er the U o tory of the United States. and the graphic progressive dictation blanks, Web- stere full series of dictionaries, Cutler's phlsi- olcgies, Steel’s new physics, Messervey keeping, and for Classes, Robertson's book. keeping’ and ecience of accounts and blanks. ‘Thompson's pew short cumrse in drawing, Za-hi man’s American ts id the Virginia sckcol register sarees a oe ted Teachers: have bain as follows for the 2 Fal ereuing Tatthyer school, Miss MF. Grigg; for Hume wetcol,; Miss MJ. Basbford Epiaone choal, 7 ss!'Eila Davis; Seas school. Prof. H. S$’ Petty: Ballston primary school, Miss M. Grace jas; divincipal: Waliston, school, Miss Hannah Moor’; Glen Carlyn sehool, Prof. Peyton Randel ‘orks;, principal Garne ‘school, Prof. 'S. F. Stacy: agitate in Carue school, Miss Eleie A. Fel 5 The teachers for fhe elected as follows?’ J Edward ©. Heffman’: cee sete aise son Bc pul 1 a tant, Miss Rs Scott school, W. W:"Sack#m: Jemper school, Isaiah Hatton; Rosslyn .*Miss Ella M. Baston; Sumner school, Mrs. Robétta Whiting. a ie RANDOLPH. Mrs. Aifred Wilgin ‘hai returned from a. fort- right’s visit, to relatives: in Poolesville, Md. She Js accompanied by her stster, Miss ‘Mand Poole. Mr. Clinton Repp left for New York Tuesday last. : Miss Bertie Flack and Mr. Harry Kraft of this vicinity are both seriously sick of typhold fever. ‘The funeral of Mr. S. Clarke Veire, late a proml- hent citizen of this place, was held this afternoon from Mt. Zion Baptist Chureb, Key. 8. R. White officiating. ‘The deceased was suddenly stricken with heart failure Thursday morning while sitting on the verandah of his residence, near Bearea, and expired almost instantly. He leaves a widow and eight adult children, four of whom reside at home. The children are Misses Lulu, Nannie and Sallie Veirs, Charles and Lee Veirs.’ Mrs. Frank Browu of Baltimore, Md.; Clareice Vetra of Akron, Il., and Miss Blanche Veirs of Illinois. The deceased Was the last surviving son of the late Samuel Velrs, and at one time a member of the well- known willing firm of Veirs & Sons. Interment Was made in the family. Jot in Mt. Zion cemetery. Mr. Samuel Mace of Randolph is exhibiting a road-building machine at the Rockyille fair which is to be ultimately used to rebuild the R. and G, pike, which bounds our village on the west. Mr. Nelson Duval and family, who have been summering at Woodlawn, will return to their town residence the 15th instant. >—— FALLS CHURCH. ‘The thirty-first annual session of the Grand Lodge of Good Templars will be held here next week, commencing Tuesday ight. The order was Introduced in Virginia in April, 1867, by the or- gunizing of Pioneer Lodge, No. 1, in this town. This lodge is still in existence and {s the strongest lodge, numerically, in the state. The Grand Lodge was also organized here in April, 1869, and lodges have been planted in nearly every city, town end Village in the stat ‘Tbe present grand secretary has held the posi- tion for twenty-six consecutive years. Rev. J. W. Guy is the present executive head and has, during the past year, visited over thirty countles in the fe in the Interest of the order, organizing twen- fysix new lodges. The coming session will open esday night, when the Grand Lodge of the Dis- trict of Columbia will pay a fraternal yialt. The session Wednesday morning will be devoted to an exposition of the Juvenile branch of the order. At the afternoon sessfon the address of welcome by Rev. U. S. A. Heavener of Ploneer Lodge will be delivered, with response by Mr. . H. Shepherd of Kichmond, Wednesday night the delegates and Visitors Will take a trolley ride to Washington and yisit the Grand Lodge of the District at Columbia Lodge room. ‘Thursday morning includes a visit to the 8d Virginia Regiment. Dr, D. H. Mann, past right worthy templar of the Supreme Lodge, will be in attendance at the Session, and, Thursday afternoon, will convene the Supreme Lodge in special session. Thursday night @ public reception and rally will take place in Odd Fellows’ Hall, with an ‘address by. Dr. Mann, muale and other attractlons, Including a tam- Vourine drill by a band of young ladies. Friday night the Grand Lodge will close after the usual “love feast.” ee Quite a party of young people went to William's Grove Thuredsy night and enjoyed a moonlight piente. Prof. Carl Kinsley Boston. Miss Eleanor Matthews of Baltimore is the guest of Miss Edith Merritield, Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Springs, W. Va. ‘The public graded?school of the town will open Monday with a corps of four teachers. Mr. H. A. D. Crocker, town clerk, has completed the assessment of property of the town. The as- sessed vulue of rewk estage Is $331,103, aud per- sonalty $79,080, a total ef $410,173, an Increase over that of lust year ef $14,738.’ The rate of taxation the present; year fs 30'cents on the $100 for school and 30 centa:for corporation purpose: including road fund. The 13th Pennsyivania: regimental band gave a neert Tuesday night om the lawn of Mrs, Will- m Stranahau. A large party of young people were present on thesecasion. Miss May Davenport isas returned from a trip to Michigan. Herbert Siaith, colored..was before the mayor on Friday, charged with’ playing cards on Sunday in a public ‘place. He wax finéd $30 and costs. Mr. 8. L. Stepienson aud family of Washington are at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Parker. — + TAKOMA’ PARK. 34) has returned from a trip to Parker are at Berkeley © Responding to a cell by) Mayor S. 8. Shedd for a mass meeting nearly every family in the park was represented at Takoma Hall Thursday evening, to make preparstions for the reception which will be given the soldier boys of Takoma when they re- turn from the various regiments In which they have served, Col. H: C. Knitfin made a few re- marks, Mr. H. Elbert Warren gave a recitation, all Present joined in singing patriotic songs and Mr. Ashley M, Gould delivered au eloquent address. Mayor Shedd was elected chairman of the meet- ing and Mr. J. B. Kinnear, secretary, when an ex- ecutive conupittee and a reception committee were appointed, the former consisting of Mayor Shedd, chairman; Mesers. S. H, Kuight, L. M. Movers, J B. Kitmeur, Capt. Lay and Mesdames Thompson, Shedd, Bennett and Perry, and the latter of apt: Loy, ‘chalrman; Messrs.’ C. M. Heaton, G. M. Flatt, S. H. Knight and Mesdames Burdette, Mooers and Dewey. ‘The chairmen of these committees have opened communtention with Col. Harries of the District of Columbia Regiment aud the volunteers at Mon- tauk Polut. R. E. Lay of the Sth Maryland Regiment and Chandler Jackson of the 1st District of Columbia Regiment are at thelr homes in the park on sick furlough, ‘They are rapidly recovering from mi fever aud other disabilities incurred in the Mr. ‘T. A. Lay has received a telegram from his son Albert of the Ist Illinots Regiment, stating that he is ‘‘safe end sound” at Montauk Point. It iw learned that Charles and Edward Day of the Ist District of Columbla Regiment bave fll of fever, but are now recovering. Berry Clark of the 1st Maryland Regiment, who was recently at home for a few days, hus rejoined hig regiment gt Fortress Monroe. Mr. J. 0. Gilbert, manager of Glen Sligo, and Mr. Walter W. Waters, who has charge of the tournament to be given on Lubor day, have an- nounced the full aud corrected list of the oflicers for the occasion, ag follows: Orators, Messrs. Ash- ley M. Gould ‘and Alexander Kilgour; judges, Mesars. Howard Marlow, George B. McGeney and Dudley Gilman; ehtef marshal, Mr. M. Peters of Georgetown; alds, Messrs. Thomas Schaffer and Walter W Iters. Music will be furnished by the 24 Regiment Band, from Washington. Mr. Samuel D, Waters of Takoma and Mrs. Ida 8. Gteer of Washington will be married next Wed- nesday, in Gaithersburg, at the home of Dr. C. H. Waters Mr. Clarence Lee Bennett of Sligo and Miss Mary Shaw of White Oak will also be married next Wednesday at Colesville, Md. Messrs. 8. H. Davis and Charles Davis of North Takoma are spending a few weeks at the Shenan- doah House, Harper's Ferry. The regular monthly meeting of the town council falis on Labor day. Another hop was given last Saturday night at ‘Takoma Springs Hotel, when Miss Pauline Bliss treated the guests and their friends to an exbibi- tion of fancy. dancing. ‘The arrivals at the hotel during the past week were: Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Gettinger, Mrs. Bernard Corrigan, ‘Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Sawyer, Mr. M. Ccheu, Mr. Porter J. Costers and Mrs.’ John F. Wail ———— Logic of Experience. From the Omaha Bee. A Chinese merchant who failed in busi- ness at Omaha made a statement of his affairs, which showed that the almond- eyed celestial is something of a philoso- -Pher. He said: “I see my troubles endless to come. I can’t get my mortey to pay. I am helpless. During the last;*thi years over thirty- stx creditors sunpo! y business. During the last two months. not a one let me have a penny ontick: Fish never can lve in a dry pond without'water. Engine can’t move along without well supply of coal. Boy can’t fiy hi é without tail on it. Housekeeper pour out all tea to the cup no refilled water, how she give you more tea you require?) All:empty out just the same way like my business," Src ie Pon, tock tes Horas eae The noted Kock + Rprings, located tn” the Grent North meuntain, about 18 miles from Win- chester, Va., omprising ;obcut 200 acres of land, with the hotels, bash , swimming: pool und several mineral pri gurounded by picturesqve mountain scenery, will be offered for sale st publle auction, under a decree of ccurt, at the court house ja Winehsster, Va. on SEPTEMBER NINTH. 1808, AT TWELVE O'CLOCK. Yor further partie plars, terms, «te., address W. ROY STEPHEN SON '& JNO. J. WILLIAMS, © Attorneys-at-Law, Winchester, Va. : auld-sét DUNCANSON BROS., AUCTIONEERS. TRUSTEES’ SALE OF NO. 1818 EIGHTH STREET NORTHWEST. By virtue of a Certain deed of trust, recorded in Liber No. 2220. fcl'o 373 et seq.. one of the land records of the District of Columtila, we chal scl, in front of the premises. on TUESDAY, SEPTEM: BER SIXTH, A.D. 1508. AT HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK P.M. the 10-feet by the full next to the north 5 fcet of lot 28, in square . with the {mprovements, ‘Terms: One-third ese, balance in one and two zecrs, with, interest, at lz, (6) pet centum per an: um, payable seml-artually. required at WM. H. DUXCAXSON, JAMES F. scaGas. AUCTION SALES. MONDAY. JAMES W. RATCLIFFE, AUCTIONEER. Guceessor to Ratcliffe, Sutton & Co.) Entire Furniture, Carpets, 1 Bric-a- Brac Handsome Mirror, China, Glassware, etc., in dwelling No. 1021 Conn. ave. n.w., to be sold by public auction, on MONDAY MORNING, SEPTEMBER sth, 1898, commencing at TEN * O'CLOCK, to which the attention of parties refurnishing is called. Terms cash. JAMES W. RATCLIFFE, seI-3t Auctioneer. FUTURE DAYS. JAMES W. RATCLIFFE, AUCTIONEER. (Successor to Katcliffe, Sutton & Co.) TRUSTEE’S SALE OF FRAME HOUSE, NO. 639 SOUTH CAROLINA AVENUE SOUTHEAST. By virtue of a decree of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, passed in equity cause No. 18930, the undersigned trustee will offer for sale by public auction, in front of the premises. on THURSDAY, THE FIFTEENTH DAY-OF SEP- TEMBER, A. D. 1898, AT HALE-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK’ P.M., the following described real estate, tuate in the city of Washington, District of Co: Jumbla, to wit: “Part of original lot numbered eleven (11), in square numbered eight hundred and seventy-six (876), beginning on South Carolina ave. forty-three (48) feet two (2) inches from the north- east corner of said lot and running thence south- westerly with said avenue twenty (20) feet, thence southeasterly one hundred and fourteen (1i4) feet nine (8) Inches, thence northeasterly twenty (20) feet five and one-quarter (514) inches, thence north- westerly one bundred and nine (109) feet ten and one-half (10%) inches to the place of beginning with the Improvements thereone, to be sold subject to an existing incumbrance thereon to secure the Six Per Ceut Permanent Building Association of the District of Columbia a certain bond for sixteen hundred (31,600) dollars. ‘The amount now due on same will be stated at time of sale. Terms of sale: One-half cash, balance in one year, with interest at 6 per cent, secured by deed of trust on the property sold, or all casb, at the option of the purchaser. A’ deposit of $100 re- quired at time of sale. If terms of sale are not complied with in ten days from day of sale the trustee reserves the right to resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser, after five days’ advertisement of snch resale in sowe newspaper published in Washington, D. C, All conveyancing, stamps, etc., at purchaser's cost. WALTER A. JOHNSTON, Trustee, 8e3-cokds 412 Sth st. n.w. JAMES W. RATCLIFFE, AUCTIONEER. (Successor to Katcliffe, Sutton & Co.) TRUSTER'S SALE OF A LARGE FRAME DWELLING, NO. 1411 28TH STREET, WEST WASHINGTON, D. C. By virtue of a decree of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, passed in equity cause No. 19352, the undersigned trustee will offer for sale by public auction in front of the premises, on WEDNESDAY, THE FOURTEENTH DAY ‘OF SEPTEMBER,'A. D. 1698, AT HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK P.M, the following described real ex- tate, situate in the city of Washington, District of Columbia, and being parts of original lots number- ed one hundred and two (102) and one hundred and three (103), in square numbered eighty-nine (89), in Georgetown, District of Columbia, beginning at the east side of 29th st., one hundred and tweuty- feur (124) feet south of the northwestern corner of square, thence south on said Twenty-ninth (29th) st. twenty-eight (28) feet, more or less, to the dle of a partition wall between the twa houses on lots 102 and 103, thence east along the middie of said partition wall and the extension of sald middie line ninety (90) feet, thence north twenty- eight feet, more or less, to Intersect a line drawn east from a point one’ hundred and twenty-four (124) feet south from northwest corner of sald square, thence west in said line ninety (90) feet to the beginning, together with all the improve- ments, rights, ete. ‘Terie: One-third cash, balance in two equal in- stallments, payable in one and two years, with In- terest at G per cent per anuum, secured by deed of trust on the property sold, or all cash, at the optton of the purchaser. A deposit of $200 requir- ed at time of sale. If terms of sale are not com- plied with in ten days from day of sale the trus- tee reserves the right to resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser after five days’ advertisement of such resale in some news- puper published in Washington, D. C. All con- Veyuncing, stamps, ete., at the cost of the pur- chaser. WALTER A. JOHNSTON, Trustee, 412 Sth st. n. se3-d&ds THOS, J. OWEN, AUCTIONEER, 913 F ST. N.W. TRUSTEES’ SALE, RY AUCTION, OF WELI- ESTABLISHED DRUG STORE,” AT NO. 101 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NORTHEAST. By virtue of a certain deed of trust, duly ve- corded in Liber 2298, follo 274 et seq., one of the land records of the District of Columbia, and at the request of the party secured thereby, we will sell, on the premises, at public auction, on FRI DAY, SEPTEMBER NINTH, 1868, AT TWo O'CLOCK P.M., the Stock, Contents, Good Will, including Lease, as an entirety of the Drug Store located at 101 Mass. ave. ne. Terms cash. Store open dafly for inspection. R. NEWTON DONALUSON, HENRY ENGLISH, WILLIAM B. REILLY, Attorney for Trustees. au27-dts THOS. J. OWEN, AUCTIONEER, 918 F ST. N.W. TRUSTEES’ SALE OF VALUABLE BUILDING LOTS ON 1 STREET BETWEEN TWENTY- SIXTH AND ‘TWENTY-SEVENTH STREETS, AND ON TWENTY-SIXTH STREET BE TWEEN H AND I STREEDS NORTHWEST. By virtue of a deed of trust to us, duly recorded among the land records of the District of Colum- bia, In Liber 2121. folios 122 et seq.. we will. at the’ request of the belder of the notes secured thereby, sell, at public auction, in front of the premises, at HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOC ON FRIDAY, THE HW DAY OF i=} ‘Trustees. tate, situate in the ety of W of Columbia, to wit: parcels of land and premises, known and di bington, District All those certain pieces ae tin guished as and belng lots i and “F."" tp Brooke Mackell, jraior’s, subdivision of original lot numbered two (2), in square numbered five (5), as said subdivision 1s recorded in the office of the surveyor of the District of Columbia, fn Tiber Ws En 1 OE °C. in Brooke Meckall, ‘Junior's, subdivision of part, of orighial jot numbered seven (7). in square numbered seven- teen (17). as recorded In the office of the sur- Yesor of ‘the District of Columbia, in Liber ““W. F.."" follo 157, together with the improvement and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in any. wise appertaining. Terms of sale: One-third cash, balance in one and two years, represented by the rotes of th purchaser, bearing @ per cent interest, payable semi-annually, and secured by a deed of trust upon the property sold. or all cash. at the option of the purchacer. A deposit of $100 on each lot requived at time of sale. All conveyancing and recording at the cost of the purchaser. Terms of sale to be complied with within ten days from date of sale. otherwise the trustees reserve the right to reseli the property at the risk and cost of the defaulti purchaser, after five dayn’ advertisement of suc! resale ‘n some newsprper published in Washing- ton, D. ©. The lots will be offered separately. ALBERT A. WILSON, Trusteo, JOHN B. LARNER, ‘Trostee. an24-adds 1835 F st. JAMES W. RATCLIFFE, AUCTIONEER. {Successor to Ratcliffe, Sutton & Co.) TRUSTEES’ SALE OF A THREE- STORY BRICK STORE AND DWELLING, No. 1239 7TH STREET ™.W. By virtue of a deed of trust, duly recorded in Liber 1988, folio 258 et seq., of the land records for the District of Colrmbia, and at the request of the party secuted thereby, the undersigned trustees will offer for sele, by’ public auction, in trent of the premises, on TUESDAY, SIXTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER. A.D. 1808, AT’ HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK 'P-M., the following deseribed real estate, situate in th- city of Washington, Dis- trict of Columbia, to wit: Parts of lots twenty- three (23) and twenty-four (24) of corporntion of Washington, subdivision of square four hundred and forty eight (448), aa per plat recorded in the office of the turveyor for the Distriet of Columbia, in Liber N. K., folio 275. Beginning elghteen 18) feet-four (4) Inches south of the northwest corner of lot. twenty-four (24); thence east one hundred and five (105) feet to an alley; thence south on said alley fourteen (14) feet eleven (11) Inches; thence west one hundred and five (105) feet. to 7:h street west; thence north fourteen (14) feet eleven (11) inches’ to beginning, being the south five (5) feet eight (8) Inches of sald lot twenty-four (24) and the north nine (9) feet three (3) inches of said Jot twenty-three (23), together with all the lun- provements, rights, etc. ‘Terms: One-fourth cash, the balance in one, two and three years, with interest from the day of sale, ae Sper cont per annum, payable rem{-on- nually, secured by deed of trust on the property sold, or all cash, at the option of the zs A deposit of $200 required acceptance of bid. Terms to be complied with within fifteen days from day of sale,. or truetees reserve the right to resell the property, at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser, after five days’ advertise ment of such resale in some newspaper published in Washington, D.C. All coureyancing, recording, stamps, ete., at the purchaser's . = MYER COHEN, ‘Trustee, 926 F st. nw. SIMON WOLF, Trustee, 926 F et. nw. au26-d&ds —— | AUCTION SALES. FUTURE DaYs. SNSYLVANTIA RAILROAD. STATION CORNER OF SIXTH AND F STREETS, THOMAS DOWLING & CO.. AUCTIONEERS, 7:5 A.M. WEEK DAYS. PITTSBURG FX PPESs, 612 F St. Ni. Parlor ant Dining Gars Harrisburg to Pit = 1050 AM FENNSVLVANIA LIMITED. TRUSTEE'S SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED PROPERTY. ON D STREET BETWEEN THIRD AND FOURTH STREETS SoUTH- By sirtue of a deed of trust, dated September 1, 1896. and recorded in Liter 2154. folio 2 et seq.. of the lend records of the District of Colum bia, as surviving trusiee under said deed of trust, I will sell, at public auction, in front ef the prem. sees, on TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER THE THI TEENTH. 1808, AT HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK P.M, the following described real estate, situate in the city of Washington, and designated as part of original lot numbered aine (9), in square nuin- tered seven hundred und anluety-three ( Proved by a frame dwelling. Terms: One-third cash, balance tn one ai years, with interest at 6 per cent » secured by deed of trust on the property, or ati cash, Rt the option of the p TAN com veyancing and recording at cost acer. AYLOK, Surviving Trustee NCANSON BROS., Auctioneers, TRUSTEES SALE OF THE YOUNG MED GHRISTIAN “ASSOCIATION (CoLOKEDs BUILDING, NO. 1607 1ITH STREET NORTH: By virtue of a Liber No. 1748, ords of ibe Di trustee, will certain deed of trust. recorded in folio 64 et seq., of the land rec- rietof Columbia, 1, as surviving rel at publie~auction, in ‘front of the premises, on TUESDAY SEPTEMBER SIXTH, A. D. 1808. at FIVE O'CLOCK P-M.. the fallow ing described real estate, Washington, in sa‘d District: All of lots four (4) and five (5) of Dantel 8. Harkness subdivision of square three huvdred and thirty-six (336), as the same is recorded in Book *B,"" page 82’ of the records of the surveyor's office of the District of Columbia, tegether With the improvements, con- sisting of a two-story brick building with back balding, suitable for eccupancy for business pur- Terms: One-third cash, balance allments, at one and two years, ix (6) per cent per annum, yable serat-annu- ly, from day of sale, secured by deed of trust upon the property sold, or all cash, at the o tion of the purebaser. ‘A deposit of "$300 will ‘be required at time of sale. AJI conveyancing. reve. Due stamps, etc., at purcitarer's cost. Terms to be complied with within ten dass, otherwise the Surviving trustee reserves the right to resell at risk anu cost of the defaulting purchaser. FRANCIS H. SMITH, au23-d&ds Surviving Trustee. JAMES W. RATCLIFFE, AUCTIONEER. «Successor to Ratctiffe, Sutton & Co.) TRUSTEES’ SALE OF VERY VALUABLE REAL ESTATE IN THE NORTHWEST. By virtue of 4 decree of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, passed in Equity Cause No. 18370, the undersigned, trustees, will cffer for sale. by public vuction, In front of ‘the reepective Dremises. the property named herein at the time and date. as follows: On SATURDAY, THE TENTH DAY OF SEFTEMBER, A.D. 1808, AT FOUR O'CLOCK P.M. the premises in the’ city of Washington, in the District of Columbia, to wit: Original lot numbered twenty-four (24), I square numbered one buncred and ighty-three (183), together with all the improvements thereon, etc.,“belng the southwest corner of M and 16th streets northwest. This property will be sold. however, subject to a trust of $6.000. Full particulars at the ume of sale. ON SAME DAY. AT HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK P.M.. the “premises, situnte in the city of Washington, in the District of Columbia, to in St. Vincent’s Orphan Asylug’s in equal in- with interest at wit: Lot “E," subdivision of lots in square numbered two bun- dred and eleven (211), together with all the im- provements, rights, etc.; said premises being No. 1422 Rhode Island ave.. between 14th and 15th sts. n.w.. and improved by a brick house. This property, however, will be sold subject to a, prior deed of trust for $3,000. Full particulars at the time of sale. ‘Terms: Ome-third cash. the balance in one and two years, with interest from the date of sale at 6 per cent per annum. payable semi-aomually, secufed by deed of trest on the property sold, oF all cash. ‘at the optiot of the purchaser, A de- pocit of $200 required on each ptece of property upon the acceptance of bid. If the terms of sale are not complied with in ten days from the {ay of sale, the trustees reserve the right to pesell the property at the risk and cBst of the defaulting purchaser. after five days’ advertisement of auch resale in some newspaper published in Washig. ton, D. O. All conveyancing. &c. JOHN JAMES T. . at purchaser's cost. J. DOLAN, Trastee, 408 Sth st. now, HUNTER, Trustee, au30 d&ds 425.'G st. n,iw. C. G. SLOAN & CO., AUETIONEERS, 1407 G BT. CHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED AND UNIMPROVED REAL ESTATE IN THE CITY OF WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF CO- LUMBIA. By virtue of decrees of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia, passed on the 12th and 18th days of December, 1895, in equity cause No. 16,875, wherein Lee E. Thrper and others are complainants and Emily A. Moxley and othere are defendants, the undersigned trustees will sell at public auc- Hon. in frovt of the several certain pieces oF pat- cels’ of land and premises hereinafter described, lying and being in’ the city of Wasbington, Dis: trict o1 Columbia, tbe respective parcels sud '‘prem- ises hereinafter ‘aescribel on the respective days and at the time respectively named, that is to say, on WEDNESDAY, THE SEVENTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, A.D. 1898, at the hour of HALF- FAST FCUR' O'CLOCK P.M., the south 24 feet front of Jot 186 and the north "12% feet of lot 188, all in square No. 1196, formerly known as squar No. 26 in thot part of the District lately known as the city of Georgetown, said parts of seid lots being improved by three two-story brick houses, and fronting on the east side of 30th street be- tween M atreet north and the Chesapeake and Oblo canal. ‘Thereafter on said day, and st the hour of FIVE O'CLOCK P.M., the west 20 feet of lot 69 by a depth of 86 feet. in square No. 1263, formerly known as square No, 98 in the late city ‘of George- town, improved by a two-story frame dwelling, and fronting ou P street at its intersection with 26th street West, or North street. Thereafter, «nd on the same das, and at the hour of HALF-PAST FIVE P.M., part of lot 3, in square No. 19, unimproved, being the west 28 feet frout of said’ ot by the depth of 77 feet on F street between 25th and 26th streets northwest. Thereafter, and on THURSDAY, THE RIGHTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 18¢8, at the hour of FIVE O'CLOCK P.M., lot 17, in square 88, improved hy two two-story ‘frame ‘dwellings, known as Nos. 2308 and 2310 L street vorthwest, aud ‘Thereafter, and on said last mentioned day, at the hour of HALF-PAST FIVE O'CLOCK f°M., the north 2 feet of lot 10 by the depth of 88 feet 4% inches, in square No. 480, fronting on 5th street between N and © streets northwest, and improved by a two-story frame dwelling. ‘erms of sale as prescribed by the decree: One- third of the purchase money on cach parcel rold to be paid in ¢: ind the balance in two equal installments, payable in one and two yeurs re- spectively, with interest at six per cent per an- num from’ the day of sale, the deferred payments to be secured by deed or deeds of trust on the premises sold, or all cash, at the option of the purehaser, A deposit of ) on each jlece or parcel of property scld will ue required at the time of sale. Terms of sale to be complied with within ten days from lay of sale, otherwise the trustee reserves the right to resell the property at the risk and cost of the defaulting purchaser or purchasers, after five days’ advertisement of such resale in some newspaper published in Weeh- ington, D. ©, All conveyancing, recording, &c. at cost of purchaser. WIN FORREST, Trustee, 217-319 4% st. nw. GEORGE E. HAMILTON, Trustee, au25-déds 6th and F sts. mw. THOS. J. OWEN, AUCTIONEER, 913 F ST. N.W. ‘TRUSTEES’ 8aLE OF VALUABLE UNIMPROVED REAL ESTATE ON THB EAST SIDE OF BRIGHTWOOD AVENUE By vittue of a deed of trust to us, duly recorded among the lend records of the Distriet of Columbia, in Liber 224u, folio 134 et seq., we will, at ché uest of the holder of the pote secured ‘thereby, fell at public auction, dn front of the remises, at ALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK P.M, ON THURS DAY, THE EIGHTH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, A.D. 1898.’ the following described real estate, situ in the county of Washington, District of Columbia, to wit: all that certain plece or parcel of Jand and premises known and hed ag and be- ing part cf a tract of land called “Giti's Portion.” being part of the farm of the late Abner ©. P. Shoemaker, and beginning for the same at e stone on the east side of Brightwood avenue, said stone the southwest.corner of said farui, and also the southwest cofmer of the piece of hereby described, and running thence along the east side of Brightwood avenue north 4 Say minutes, east 164.04 feet to ia intersect ot aa avenue with the center proposed; thence, along. the center of said proposed street east 980.37 feet to its intersection with the center of Eighth street proposed; thence along the center of sald Eighth street proposed 606.05 feet, to the gout, y of the farm of the said Abner C. . Shoemaker, being also the south boundary of Clara A Newman's of said estate; thence with said south boundary north 61 degrees 53% minutes west 1,127.53 feet to the point of begin- ning. together with the improvements and appur- tensaces thereunto ‘Terms of sale: chaser, interest at lx per ceat payable semi-annually, secured Durchaser.” A deposit of $250 required sale, AU cyprerancin Within ten days from date of purchaser, after five days’ advertisement of such resale ip some nengpaper publishet in the city of Washington, ALBERT A. WILSON, JOHN B. LARNER, 1835 F st. n.w., Handsome Four-story and Basement Press=-brick Residence, No. 1740 P Street Northwest, Near Dupont Circle,atAuction. tate Iwill eeu at public suction, In feat of the ate I wi at public a In mises. on alONDAY, THE TWELETH DAY OF EPTEMBER, 1898, AT FOUR O'CLOCK P.M., the four-story and ent residence known as ises No. 1740 “‘P’’ street northwest, contain- ing sixteen rooms and front! 20 feet on “P'* street, with a depth of lot of al 115 feet to an wer, rove aa will be sold subj to an incum- peat, corn, nomad oan ell brance. which will be assumed eo sball be paid tn cash. A of will be eel-dads THOMAS DOWLING, Auct. WASHINGTON. ALEXANDRIA AND MT. VER- NON RAILWAY. FROM STATION, STREET AND PA. AVE. JN EFFECT NOVEMBER 14, 1597. ; For Alexandria, week days, 6:30, 7:05, 7:35 ex., 8:00, 85, 8:59, 10:00, 11:00. 11:45 A-M.; 12:05 15, 4:45, 2:05 ex., 2:40, 8:00 “ex., ex., 4:50, 20 | 9:00, 10:00 ining Car) and 11-00 (mt uate in the city of | ¥ ot map Sleeping, Dining, Simeking and Cars Harrisharg to Cotcago, Cincianst! Tninns apolis, St. Lonis, Cleveland and Toledo. Butet | Parlor Car to Hurrisbury 10:69 A.M. FAST LINE Pullman Buffet Pa.tor Car to Harrisburg. Buffet Parlor Car Marsts- bare to Pittsburg. 3:30 PM. CHICAGO AND ST. LOUIS EXT + Sleeping Car Wasi 1 Sleeping and Dining Care Harriswre pnd@uis, Nashville (via Cincinnati) and 7:20 P.M. WESTERN EXPRESS. ing Car to Pittomrg, Chicago and Havrie’ to Geveland. Iinine Car to Catena. 7:20 P.M. SOUTHWESTERN EXPRESS. 1 man Sleeping Cars Wasilagton to Pir and Harrisburg to St. Louis and Dining Car 10:40 P.M. PACIFIC EXPRESS. og int Car to Pirtsvurg, 7:50 AM. for Kane. Canondaigun. 2 Niagara Falls daitr, except Sanday 10:50 A.M. for Elmira and Renovo dail qo htnday:) For Williamsport daily, 7:20 P.M. ‘for Williamsport, Roches falo and Niagara Valle dally, exces with Sieeping Car Washington 10:40 PM. for Erie. Carandaigun, Rockest fato and Magac Pall daily. Pullman Car Washington to Rochester Raturdars FOR PHILADELPHIA, NEW YORK AND ST. EA 4:00 P.M. NAL all Di 7:00 Civet fat “CONGRE: Parlor Cars, with more. Regular at LIMITED,” ing Cer from (Dining Car from Wila:ington) AM. Wining Car from Baltimore), 6:50 11:50 P.M. On Sunday, 7:00 8:00, 9:00, 11:00 (Dining Car from ton) A.M.. 12:15, 3:15, 4:20 12:48, 10:00 and Mining v ar), ming. Baltimore}, 6:50, 10:60 and 11-50 Phtladeipbia only, Fast Express, week days. E: 13 PM. Express, 2:01 and 5:40 P.M ‘autly For Boston, without change, 7:50 A.M. week days and 4:20 P.M. daisy For Baltimore, 6:20. 7-00, 7:50, 8.00, 10:50 Bw. 3 6:50. 7 Sanday, 7:00, ‘8:00, AM., 12:15, 1-15, ited), 4:20, 5:40, 6 and 11:50'P.M. For Pope's Creek Line, week days. Sanday: For Annapolis, 7200, PM. daily, ex 7:50 AM. avd 4:26 P.M. 9:05 AM. 1215 and 8-40 00 AM, Sunday! Sundays, 9:05 pt AM. and 5:40 Pat Express for Florida and Line. 4:20 AM, only, 10:57 A.M. week days: Atlanta yin Richmond snd Seaboard Air Line, 4 points on Atlantic Coast 3:46 PM. daily: Ricbmond rectal, ad P.M. daily. Accommodation for Quantico, 7: A.M, dally and 4-25 P.M. week dare. SEASHORE CONNECTIONS For Atlantic City (via Delaware River Beltge, all rail route), 11-00 A.M., 8:15 (4:06 © it sional Limited") and 11:80 P.M. daily, 12-05 P.M. week days (throngh Pullman Bu®et Par. lor Car); via Market Street Wharf, 19.00 an 11:00 AM, 12:45 P.M. week days, 11°50 PM dally, abd 32:15 P/M. Sundays only. Satur- days only, 9:00 A.M. For Cape May, 10:00, 11:00 AM, 1245 P.M. Freek days. 31:30 P.M. dally. Satuniays on 9:00 A Ticket offices. corner Fifteenth and G Streets, and at the station, Sixth and I Ktreets, where or ders can be left for the checking of baggage to destination from hotels and residences, J.B. HUTCHINSON TR. Woon, General Manage General Passenger Agent. BALTIMORE AND OHIO RAILROAD. Schedule in effect June 18, 1S9s. Leave Washington from station, corner of New Jersey averme and C street. For Chicago and Northwest. Vestibuled Limited trains, 11:05, 11:25 a.m., p-m. For Cincinnat!, St. Louis and Indianapolis, Ex- press, 11:25 am. Vestibuled Limited, 3:40 p.m; express, 11:85 p. ‘or Pittsburg i. and Cleveland, express dally 11:05 Branch, s) a.m. and 8:50 p.m. For Columbus, Toledo and Detroit, 11:55 For Wincheste: an@ points on Valley + 49:00 and 11:25 a. 80 p.m. For New Grlesns, Memph.s, Birmingham, Chat- tanooga, Knoxville, Bristol and Roanoke, 10:45 ceping cars through. p.m, daily; sle For Luray, 3:40 p.m. datly. kK daye, 5:00, 8:30. x7:05, 8: 280," x10:00 a.m.; B, 4:30, 4:85. ¥10:00, 11:15, x11:60 p.i. and’ x12:01 night. Sun- Gaye, X7:05, 27:10, 27:30, 8:30, 29:00 a.m. 218-05, 0 5. 58:00. 3:20, 4:85, 15200, x5:10, 6:30. x8:00, £10200, 11:15, 311:50 p.m., x12:01 night For Annapolis r Rm, week da 8:30 am. and 4:35 p.m. Sun- a Hor Frederick, week days, 9:00 « ES p.m. Sundays For Hagerstow c 2 For Boyd and way points, week days (9:00 s.m., stopping otly at Gaithersburg and Germantown), $:30, 5:80, 7:05 pw. Sundays, 9:00 a.m., 1:15, 7206 pan. For Gaithersburg and way points, week days, 8:80 a.m., 12:60, $200, 4:38, 5:35, 7:05, 31:30 p.m. Sundays, 9 ain. 1:15, . 7205, 10:18 p.m. For Washington Jnnetion’ and way por a.m., principal stations west ef Gaitbers! 4:30, 5:80 p.m. week 9:00 am., Sundays. ROYAL BLUE LINE FOR NEW YORK AND PHILADELPHIA. All trains illuminated with Pintech light. For Philadelphie, New York, Boston and the p.m. 1:15 p.m, East k days, 7:05, 8:00, 10:00 am; 12:05 m., 5 p.m. (foregoing trains have Dinin; Cars), 8:00 (G:05 Dining Car), $:00, 12:01 night (Sleeping Car open at 10 o'clock). Sundays, 7:05, 9:00 a.m. 1:15 Dining Car), 3:00 205 Dining Car), $:00, 12:01 night (Sleeping Car open at 19 o'clock). Parlor Cars on all day trains. For Atlantic City, and 3:00 p.m. week’ day For Cape May, 12:05 noon. +Except Sunday. xExpress trains. Baggage calied for and checked from hotels and residenecs by Union Transfer Compnns on ordert left at ticket offices, 619 Pennsylvania avenue northwest, New York ‘avenue and i5th street ané at depot. WM. M. GREENE. General Manager. CHESAPHAKE AND OHIO RAILW THROUGH THE GRANDEST 8 ek OF AMERICA. ALL TRAINS VESTIBULED, ELECTRIC LIGHTED, STEAM HEATED, ALL MEALS SERVED IN DINING CARS. STATION, SIXTH AND B STREETS Schedule in effect Sept. 1, 15¥s. 2:20 P.M. DAILY—Cincinnat! and St. Louis Bpe- clal —Solid train for Cineinnatt, Puliman Sleepers to Cinctnna‘i, Lexington, Louisville, Indianapolis and St. Loul, without ch: . Connects at Cor. ington, Va., for Virginia Hot Springs daily. Parlor Cars Ciacinnati to Chicago. 11:10 PM. DAILY_P. F. V. Limited—Solid train for Cincinnati. Pullman ‘Sleepers to Ciucinnatt, Lexington and Louisville without change. Pullman Compartment Sleeping Car to Vinginla Wot Sorings, a D._B. MARTIN, Mgr, Pass. Trame. without cbange, except Sunday. Observa- tion cer Hinton to Cincinnati. Convection daily. Sleepers Cincinnati to Chicago and &t. Louis. %:20 IM. DAILY—For Gordonsville, Charlottes. ville, Staunton, apd for Richmond daily, except Sunday. A.M.—Datiy except Suvday.—Parlor car ington to Richmond, and Richmond to Old Point. Arrive Richmond, 2:45 p.m.—Old Point, 6:30 p.m. Transfer at Richmond, Reservation and tickets at Chesapeake and Obto offices, 518 and 1421 Pennsylvania avenue, and at the station. H.W. FULLER, ‘autS-30d General Passenger Agent. SOUTHERN RAILWAY Behedule in effect May 1, 1898. All trains arrive and leave at Penvsylyania pas- senagp station. 12 A M.—Daily.—Iocal for Danville, and way stations. Cornects at Nanavsas for Stras. berg and Harrisonburg daily, and at Lynchburg with the Norfolk and Western dafly. 11:15 A.M.—Daily.-THE UNITED STATES EAST MAIL, Carries Pullman Buffet Sleepers, New York and Washington to Jacksoueille. uniting at Salisbury with Pullman Sleeper for Asbeville ond Hot Springs. N. C.; Knoxville, Chattano« and Memphis, Tenn.. and at Charlotte witb Pull- an Sleeper for Augusta. Pullman Buffet Sleeper New York to New Orleans. uniting at Cha: with Pullman Sleeper for Birmingham. at Lynchburg with C. and 0. ton daily except Sunday, and Sclid train Washington to it change. Sunset Persouelly Conducted Tourist Ex- cursion Through Skeeper on this train every Wed- nesdzy to San Francisco without change. 4:01 P.M.—Local for Front Reyal, Strasburg and Barrisorburg, daily, except Sunday. 51_P.M.—Dally.—Local for Charlottesville. 10:45 “P.M. — Daily. — WASHINGTON SOUTHWESTERN VESTIBULED LIM com- pored of Puliman Vestibuled Sleepers, Dining Oare and Day Coaches. Pullman Sleepers New York to Nashville, Tenn., via Asheville, Knoxville : nd Chettanooga; New York to Tampa, via Charlotte, AND Columbia. Savannah ard Jacksonville, and % Yerk to Memphis. via Birmingham New York to New Orleans. via Afleota Me Ves tibuled Day Goach Wastt to Atlanta. South- ern Railway Dining Cer Greensboro’ to Montgom- from Leesburg. ddition to above trains, all of which stop Loring (ermy station), following trains ‘asbington for Lott am.. 11:01 = 3:20 E ‘only. To-20 8. -. 12% Ra 4 dali 235 Gafly and 8:30 rlottexvitle. Tickets, tYon Siceping Car reservation and informa- furnished at affices. Ith st, nw. Sid ania avenue, wid at ania” sail- GANNON, 84 Vice Prest. & Gen. Mgr IF YOU HAVE 4 DECAYED TOOTH WE WOULD like to show you, bow quickly and carefully wi can restore it, and at moderate charge. Teeth extracted WITHOUT PAIN with gas or local ap plication. EVANS’ DENTAL PARLORS. 1309 F st. n.w. pel-1étt