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AUCTION SALES.
THIS AFTERNOON.

nUNCANsoN BROS. Auctioneers.
TRUsTEE's SALE OF Two-sToRY AND BASE
HNE RRGK HoysE OF NEW HAMR
TWO %fgF g4HhS SEkE gfSEE
IL certain s4s tFs. deed 5 recorded ~
iS5 ct seq, Of the land records for the Dis $:
trict Of Columbia and to carry out the purposes of
oat ~ sefa on THs 1a IN
pay OF May. 4. D; 1880. At $50 O'clock Pm.
city of Washington, and being lot numbered nine
ts). in Wilmer and Joanson's regarded subdivision
proysmsnts, Ways easements rights privileges,
longing or in any wise sPpertainins This lot is
ment Brick Dwelling, being No. 1908 New Hamp-
shire avenue. and will be sold subject to trust Of
on SAME DAY AT O'CLOCK NJ, and by virtue Of
trust will sell at public auction in front of
the premises ali that piece parcel of ground, stu
ate in Holmead's addition to the city of George
town. in the District Of Columbia, and described as
north side Of West street continued one hundred
and ninety six feet east on said street. continued
thence east with said West street continued, forty
t4o feet thence northerly aud at right angles with
north and parallel to the east line of lot eighty
(S3l in Holmead's addition to said Georgetown six
y MY -OLe ullltlrcltIs lOf IeoI
to ten foot alley. thence west with said alley and
parallel to said West street continued. forty 40
feet thence south and parallel to the east line of said
lot eighty three (sS), sixty four and fifty one hun
dredths (64 81 100 feet, thence sCutherly and at
right angles to West street continued fifty sew en-
(t7) feet to the beginning with the use of an alley
said lot together with all the improvements, ways.
easements: rights privileges and appurtenances to
This lot is improved by two two-story brick dwell
iDgs situate on West street street bridge and
81 $50 EACH
ierLns oIe- n.iii OF pu.cnase nloIey IN casn
per cent and to be secured by deed o trust. Con
yeyancine and recording at purchasers cost Terms
Trustee reserves risht to resell at the risk and cost
of .defaulting purchaser. after giving five days
notice in some newspaper published in Washing
ton. d. G.
ap2S-d&ds REIN N. GORSUCH Trustee
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Two THOUSAND STRIKING BRICKMAKyRs -
ABOUT 2oee orickmakers are now on strike in
HaVerStTaw. The manufacturers hired GOO or
200 men In Canada last week. and then gave no.
lice That wages would be reduced In their works
The men had been getting $40 month. and had
Oeen charged SIS month for board. The en-
pioyefS proposed 10 charge them SIS for board,
thus practically reducing their wages. The men
quit work. and the men from Canada Joined
them. The employers had a conference on
Tuesday, at which they determined. Il is said. TO
hold out another week.-N \. Sun, sth.
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THE REV. Borr SEEKS DIvoRck.-Rev. 7

THE REV. Bot SEEKS DIvoRCK.-Rev. Thos.
B. Bolt late Of the 18th Baptist church, "FiSh-
town :" who was on trial two years ago for al
legged fndiscretion with Lille Younger,a maiden
OF his flock. In which case the jury failed to
agree, yesterday filed a petition in court of COM
mon pleas, No. 4, asking divorce from his wife,
Cornelia W. Bott, on the ground OF desertion'
he sets forth that he was married December Is.
1860, by Rev. ]. Wheaton Smith, and lived with
his wife until July 20, 1877, since which time
'she hath wilfully and maliciously deserted and
secreted herself from the habitation OF the libel
liant without any reasonable cause."-Ptiia.
Times, Sth.
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HEROIC MoTHER.-The Lancaster (Pll IN
5e't'gehoe1 says on Wednesday last sad drown
ing accident, marked by heroic devotion OF a
near Neffs Island, opposite Turkey HILL Henry
Sho1l lock tender On the canal at New Bridge
port, York county, was fishing on NefY'S Island.
ABOUT noon his wife, accompanied by her two
taking with her her husbands dinner. The
boat struck rock and was upset. Mrs. Shofr
and her children being thrown into the water
children, and telling them TO cling fast TO her
clothing struck out bravely for the shore
through the swirling eddying torrent, Before
reaching the landing the little girl, aged ten
years, lost her hold sank beneath the waters
and was drowned. The mother and boy. after
hard STRUGGLE, reached place OF safety
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RYvIRTgE OF "A DECREE OF THE SUPREME
10 Court Of the the District Of Columbia. passed -
on r. x Of f se fST at on PgR
right title and interest 81 Robert odae
in and to the following real estate, that is to say:
known and distinguished on the plats and ground
and s4 and two Hundred sfo and p s1ty
1 3s sbd & n R h9 two hans
and bounds; BEGINNING for the same at q point
stoddert street with the west side Of Montgomery
street, and running thence south one hundred and
twenty d2O} feet, ana thence with the line Of
Stoddert street to the place OF beginning, improved
by handsome brick residence, No. ~ Montgomery
in cash. and the residue in three equal instruments
payable with interest. in six. twelve and eighteen
to be occurred by the notes Of the purchaser and a
deed of trust on the property Sold all Of the pur
the i The vii s - so Ia
taxes and assessments Of which statement win be
Indebtedness OF S. ooO secured by deed Of trust
bearing interest at the rate of per per annum
more fully appear by the proceedings in this cause
arf st sast
THOS. DOWNING, Auct.
myl, 3,5,7.8. 10. IL. IA, 1917
VNRUSTEE'S SALE OF A TWO-sTORY FRAME
l. DWELLING. NO. AIS FIFTH 8 RECT
SOUTHEAST.
By virtue of certain deed of trust dated -
April 10, A: D. 1875, and duly recorded in f4
Liber No. 1872. folio 375, ct seq. and at the 4s.
request of the party thereby secured, will sell,
at public suction. in front Of the premises, on
SATURDAY. THE 10TH DAY OF MAY, A. D. 1885,
AT O'clock P. M, all that piece or parcel o.
ground situate in City of Washington. D.. G., and
known and being the north part Of Lot four, in
Square eight hundred and forty-five, beginning
for the same at the northwest corner of said lot on
9th street east and running thence south 20 feet;
thence east 122 feet inches thence north 20 feet
thence west 100 feet inches, to the place OF begin
ming, together with the improvements thereon.
Terms: One-fourth cash; balance in two equal
installments. payable in one and two years. with
interest at per cent per annum, secured by deed
of trust the property sold all cash at option
OF the purchaser. A deposit of $50 at time Of sale.
Terms to be complied with in ten days from day Of
sale.
BRAINARD d. WARNER, Trustee.
J. T. COLDWELL, Auct. my5- eOd6ds
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The CRoFS IN PENNSYLVANIA AND OHIo-The
Phtsburg Gazette, giving the condition OF the
corps in Western Pennsylvania and Eastern
by frost, and an abundant yield is confidently
expected. Cereals In many instances promise
larger yield than known I'm several wears
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iBk fRESibESTIAL QUESTION IL MENICo has
taken another complexion. Gen. Ie-na,io NeiJa
VINO was secretary of war under Presidents
Juarez and Lerdo. has been proclaimed candi-
GATE, ana the partiZanS OF the weaker candI-
dates are Hooking 10 his support President
Diaz preserves strict neutrality. He declares
that the choice OF the nation shall be inaug-
uratPd president
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RAILROAD WRECK. AND Loss OF IIFE-The
Texas express train on the ~. Louis Iron NJ nun
tain and Southern railroad ran into a washout
hesr bismarck. Mo-. yesterday morning wrerS-
my lhe engine and killing Chas. Mcpherson, en-
gineer. ana Nicholas A Sioors fireman. The
baggage. express and second-claSs passenger
cars We're upset. Three passengers. and a tramp
VINO Was stealing ride, were slightly injured
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A DEFINITION FOR UNSCRUPCLoUsNEss. the
suit or Mrs. Amelia Slower against DIR, Arnold
tatEn Ter $4,000 damages for yed M .lprac-
tlce In treating fracture OF her thigh bone as
SpTain, now On trial In the supreme court
chambers, in Brooklyn, DIR. j. S. johnson testt-
lied that Dr. Carnochan. one of the plaintin's
witnesses. is "a man OF the highest slrrtcal
ability. but Of INSCRIPTIONS character" Being
pressed for a more definite answer as 10 DR.
CaruochanS unscrupulousneSS DR.. Johnson
said that II was a common rumor that DR.. Car
nochan consultS with hom9opathists.
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THE EVENING STAR.
MONDAY............. May 10. 1850.


FRIGHTFvL MURDER OF GIRL BY HEa Father.
saturday night, in Chicago, James Tootn, a boss
stevedore. murdered his own daughter. He
went home partly intoxicated and lrned his
family out OF the house during heavy thunder
storm. because his wife refused TO go for beer
lor himself and friend who was With him
subsequently his daughter Molie, girl /.
Years OF age. ventured into the house, and he
sent her out with s. TO buy valise saying that
ne was going 10 pack up his things and leave
MS FAMILY forever. She got the valise and re-
turned. but neglected to provide a key. This
ehraged Tobin. and he tore the lock TO pieces
ana ordered Mollie TO return the valise and
orlng back the money. She went into an ad-
lolnlng room. but he suspecting that she was
not obeying his orders followed. dragged her
nack oy the hair and threw her violently upon
me MOOR He then jumped on her breast with
nus knees and began pounding her. she crying
ON, Iather. do not kill me-" When Tobin
sIopPe1 maltreattng his daughter Mrs. Robin
son, VINO resided In the house and had been
Gazing for help, assisted Mollie into the next
room put the blood came frothing to her lips
ana she died In few minutes. Tobin was ar
rested ana denied having killed his daughter
Dnt Mrs. Robinson and his eiCnt-year-old son
tell the same story OF his brutal act.
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MORE Sun SPOTS.-Another group of sun
spots have made their appearance. IL viii be
interesting to note whether any great storms
or other aerial phenomena disturb the earth's
atmosphere during their continuance. A series
of careful observations ought to serve to either
prove or disproye the theory OF those who think
that the sun has direct influence upon our
atmosphere other than lis light and heat giving
powers. That solar forces are powerfully fell
In the electrical condition of the earth seems to
pe an established fact. A few years ago sud
den outbreak of light spots on the sun was ac-
companied by great electrical disturbance In
various parts OF the earth. During the sun
spot cycles the northern lights are most fire.
Quently seen. When the tremendous power
and activity OF the solar forces are considered
In connection with the fact that the suns dis
lance frome the earth is only little over 100
times Its diameter, it seems not unreasonable to
conclude that the effects OF those forces when
the distance of ninety-odd millions OF miles
". y. Sun,
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THE ANGLERS THEORY that fish does not
suffer much physical pain from a hook In his
gfIls OR mental agony either, for that matter. Is
Supported by the recent experience OF STRAIT
ford, Conn, fisherman. A large trout tore two
hooks In quick succession from the line and was
finally pulled up on the third, with the first two
in his stomach.
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THE POLITICAL CONTEST IN Cook Coz

THE POLITICAL CONTEST IN Cook COUNTY,
ILLINoIs-The latest figures from Cook county,
Ill, give Washburne Il delegates, Grant 81, and
Blaine 81 to the Cook county convention. The
a secret caucus to decide upon a mode of pro-
cedure In the convention to-day. 1t is rumored
that after organizing they will elect the 92 dele
gates to the state convention In body, instead
Of leaving them TO be selected by the delegates
from each ward, as has heretofore been the Gus
tom and which method, II pursued In this in
stance, would give Grant about SO deleg ates
out OF the 90.
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BISHOP SIMPSON preached In Music Hall, Gin
cinnatt, yesterday afternoon to 5000 persons
and hundreds were unable to gain admittance
He preached on "The Growth and Triumph of
Christianity" showing the decline OF all other
systems and their inadequacy to the wants OF
men, and pictured the achievements OF Christi
anity. He so carried the sympathy OF his hear
ers that "Amens" were mingled with spontane-
Gus applause. The entire cOngreg alton joined
in the singing, which was led by two comets
and accompanied by the great organ, producing
o grand effect.
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Gov. HENDRICKS PURCHASE OF the Novelty
Dollar Store, yesterday, % feet front on East
Washington street, for $50, 600, shows that he
has barrel, although not so large one as
Tfden. Mr.. Hendricks has lost heavily In the
past three or four years. the entire sum aggre-
eating, it Is said nearly 500, 900. But his law
practice pays him largely, and the fact that he
can buy real estate In such large quantities
shows that he Is not suffering for MEANS
IQdiQnaDOIiS CDecj1I Man Sfh
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? b. WARNER, Real Estate Auctioneer

u b. WARNER, Real Estate Auctoneer.
PUBLIC SALE OF VALUABLE AND DESIRA-
BILE BUSINESS PROPERTY, No. TOT SEY-
ENTH STREET NORTHWEST.
Twill offer for sale on WEDNESDAY, MAY IL
18TH, 1880, in front of the premises. AT fa)
FIVE O'CLOCK PM the above mentioned 4.A
property fronting 81 feet on 18th street by depth
Of 102 feet and width in the rear of Al feet.
Terms easy and made known a. the sale.
mX4-aaSlS
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DON'T PAY $50 FOR A SINGER SEWING
~ Machine when You can buy better one for
S25. We sell the Singer, Domestic, Remington,
New White, New Home and all the reliable makes.
MCKENNEY'S,
Sp27-Iy 421 9th street northwest.
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P0BLIC BALE OF VERY DESIRABLE TWO
STORY DRY; I BA AEl len BRICK HOUSE;
OF THE BEST LOCATIONS IN THE CITY.
will sell at auction on THURSDAY, MAY IL
18th, 1850. AT 6H O'CLOCK P. NJ, on the fs.
premises, the above named House, contain .k.:l
ing rooms and bath room in perfect order and q
firing from housekeeping. Furniture will be sold
If desired. Title perfect. Terms easy and made
known on day Of sale. my6-d dads
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THoMAs BOWLING. Auctloneer.
IMPROVED PROPERTY IN GEORGETOWN,

IMPROVED PROPERTY IN GEORGETOWN,
DC. AT AUCTION.
On MONDAY AFTERNOON. MAY 10TH, -
1850. AT O'CLOCK, IN front of the premises, f!.H
dition to GEORGETOWN fronting los feet on Madison
street, between Fayette and Back streets, and i'm
proved by two-story frame dwelling, and con-
tanning about one acre and half of ground.
Terms One third cash; the balance at six and
twelve months with notes bearing interest and Sc
cured by deed of trust. Conyeyancing at pur-
chasers cost. $50 down when the property is
struck off.
mays d&ds THOMAS BOWLING, Auct
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shall sell very rare collection Of American and
rorelgn Coin. Collectors would do We'll to give
my7-dts ''' THOMAS BOWLING. Auct.
MITCH, FOX 4 BROWN. Real Estate Brokers.
Whereas 8. A. and C. s. Peugh made and executed
to r. G. and p: e. Ingersou q certain promissory
aS the asrs as
MsloSosn BasR d af Waas5os s s. S sna "a
posted as security for the payment OF said note
er n or made by To
& 1 aga two a dss after a das
And whereas In said principal note the said s.
A. and G. 8. Peugh, ia case of default Of the pay
men Of said PRINCIPAL note on the day OF ts ma
or its President, its Cashier, to SELL assign and
deliver the said security, with notice, at public
And whereas, default has been made in the pay
ment Of said principal note and interest thereon
And whereas, (. G.: 1nsersol the legal holder Of
sad ana ese n o has to
said promissory notes in accordance with the pro-
Now therefore. /, the undersigned. George II. B.
White. cashier OF said bank, hereby give notice
that In pursuance Of such application. and by viz
by said promssory note for the purpose expressed
therein, shall, on the 18TH DAY OF MAY, A. D. 1880.
Office Of Fitch Fox BroWn No ias7 Pa. ave-.
in the city Of Washington, @, sell and dispose of
said. to the highest and best bidder, and for the
highest and best price the same will bring in cash,
The said security note is described as follows
WASHINGTON, D. c., April 10th, 1878.
Two years after date promise to pay to the order
lars at - value received with interest at six per
SAM'L A. PEUGH.
Endorsed william Blanchard. Trustee"
GEORGE q: B. WHITE,
Cashier Nat Met Bank.
j. L. COLDWE14L. Auct mayS-eots
VlHOs. E. WAaGAMAN. Real Estate Auctioneer
TRUSTEES SALE OF 72s THIRTEENTH ST.
NORTHWEST.
BY virtue OF deed Iced Of trust dated the tenth -
land records ior the District Of Columbia, and at
It the psSs suea a ne win sen
MAY. AT O'CLOCK P. M, A. D. 1880, the follow
ing described real estate in the city of Washing
part Of lot numbered twenty three f23}, in SQUARE
numbered two hundred and ffty-two (252), and
being contained within the metes and bounds fol-
corner eff said lot and thence running north along
the line of Thirteenth street west twenty mine (29j
feet and nine go inches thence west to the western
line to the southwestern corner Of said lott and
thence east to the said street and the place of begin
nins pr by three brsk a a
The amount of Indebtedness secured by the deed
unpaid to wit O. 500 with interest at ten per cent
~ Gf and the
bearing from n day q sale ana
4 & sh. pee S
of the purchaser at the time of sale. and all convey
ancing shall be at the expense Of the purchaser.
Dy6.d&da TRQs, Z. WAGGAIAN. Trustee.
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INFANT ATTACKED BY A GAIA sad and sim
gular affair happened In the lower part of the
city on Thursday afternoon about O'Clock, at
The house OF Mr.. Heinrich Wendt. Mrs Wendt
was engaged in some work outside the door
" hen she heard her baby Scream-an infant OF
about two months. fastening in the anxious
mother was met by the cat, which ran On Mrs
Nendts approach. The mother to her horror
child. The skin and flesh on either side OF its
little forehead were torn and bleeding the cat
having actually knaWed through to the skull
The DabyS hands were also scratched badly. in
dicating that an effort had been made to pro-
tect itself In its feeble way. 1t was In low con-
ditfon to-day, having had Spasms this morning
from the severe shock. The cat was killed.
Wth0Ud (Mirlrl.J Republican, ADru 80.
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CANADA GIVING AWAY LAND ON OUR SIDE OF
THE LNE.-The Victoria british Coiumbia)
COto'tSt charges that the government, In con-
veyfng to the Canadian Dominion a twenty mile
belt OF land on each OF the railways, have actu-
ally included the Skaget river Mines which lie
Ia American territory, and about one hundred
miles OF farming land, together with two or
three score Of improved farms that lie on the
southern side OF the border
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A RIOT AT THE SILVER CREEK COAL MINES. fn
Wayne county, Ohio. Saturday, neceSSitated the
calling out OF state troops. Two companies
proceeded to the scene. Gov. Foster Remained
In his Office nearly all Saturday night to pe in
readiness to order more troops forward If necas-
sary. Yesterday al was quiet, and it was be-
Ieyed that the force on the ground was suffi-
Gent to prevent riot and bloOdShed
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HHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
STORY PRESSED BRICK FRONT HOUSE,
WITH BACK BUILDING, TOGETHER WITH
THE LOT, SITUATED AT THE SOUTHEAST
CORNER OF SEVENTEENTH AND r
STREETS NORTHWEST.
By virtue OF decree passed January 10th) -
passed March (2d) second, A. D. 1880, in the G@.8
case Of Cardeza Gilliams and Company, complain
ants. and John Lyon eft al, defendants, being No.
ICES i'll equity. docket 20, in the Supreme Court of
the District OF Columbia, we will sell, on MONDAY.
MAY Q7THl SEVENTEENTH, A. d. 1880, AT THE
HOUR OF 3 30 P. NJ in front of the premises the
following improved real estate, All that certain
ton, District of Columbia, known and described as
being Lot numbered twenty seven CD. in Turton,
executor, and others recorded subdivision of
Sqnare numbered one hundred and seventy nine
Q79), together with all the improvements, ways,
easements, rights, privileges and appurtenanc to
the SAP belonging or in any wise appertaining.
The said property is improved by a large, two
Terms of sale, as ordered by court: One-third of
the purchase money in cash and the balance in six
and twelve months from date of sale, for which the
notes OF purchaser shall be given and the title re-
tanned by the Trustees until said notes are paid ::
said notes to bear seven per cent. interest per
mum; or all cash at the option of the purchaser
said sale to be made free from taxes and all encum
hrancss. A deposit of 800 will be required when
the property is knocked down. All conveyancin9 at
the cost OF the purchaser; Terms must be COM
Piled with within five days from day of sale.
THOMAS j. HOBBS,
Treasury Department. rr,s+oos
HENRY WISE GARRETT, Arus'ees'
Room 2, Columbia Law Building.
Z
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A COURT CRIER MADE JUDGE.-Several import
ant judicial changes were made In New Jersey
last week. Governor Mcclellan appointed Hon.
Martin Cole to position In the court of errors
ana appeals at Trenton, and TO fill the vacancy
caused by Judge Coles removal in the courts at
Newtown the governor appointed Mr.. Hiram c.
clark, formerly crter OF the court, to the POSI-
ton of lay Judge.