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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-05-08
By r. h. ChaTin & Co.
Real Estate Auctoneers,
No north Tenth street
HANDSOME WEST-END LOTS
At AUCTION.
OK FRIDAY, MAY 9. 1890,
AT $50 O'CLOCK Pm,
SIXTY FEET FRONT ON MAIN STREET,
AT THE
CORNER OF BEECH, RUNNING BACK l25
FEET TO AN ALLEY.
SIXTY FEET on BEECH STREET BETWEEN
MAIN AND FLOYD.

The undersigned. trustees Of the West-Nsln-
Street Baptist church. Will sell by public auction,
on the premises At the above day ani hour, tho
BEAUTIFUL AND VALUABLE LOTS described
above, located AZ the northeast corner OF Maia
and Beech street, and at present occupied py
the church building
This sale il IN consequence OF the removal 10
the handsome new church on Grove avenue.
These Lots are conveniently located. in very
desirable neighbOrhood, IN the fast-improving
West End, with streetcar snd other facilities
and surroundings that insure enhancement IL
value.
DO not fail 70 improve this rare opportunity OF
making Investments that must pay handsomely
10 the near future.
The BUILDING will be sold to be removed a.
ter July l. 1880.
TERMS: Accommodating. and made kown at
the hour Of sale.
Il. II. CRUMP,
w. NJ. HALL.
A. l. PHILLIPS,
GEORGE CHAMBERLAYNE,
Trustees
Sale by r. B. CHAFFIN & Co., Auctioneers
my6
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IMMEDIATELY AT 7 r THE
L above sale we will offer a VALUABLE
BUILDING LOT lying Immediately IN front OF
the mark et-house. IL fronts on the north side OF
Cary street between Cherry and Linden SxlVa
feet 70 GOT alley. On the end OF this lot
tnere IL large frame dwelling-house which
rents for ti250 per month,
Il. SELDOM TAYLOR & SON,
ny7 Auctioneers
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After a careful investigation Of this company.
we heartily recommend IT'S stock 10 the pubic,
believing II 10 be a sound, SAT-, and profitable
Investment We oIer a limited amount al 30
CENTS ON THE DOLLAR.
For prospectus and any further Information
applyTo QUARLES s. MCCURDY,
Real Estate Brokers,
anoS 1919 Main street
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BY James b. Elam,
Real Estate Agent and Auctioneer
lll3 Main street.
UHE VERY ATTRACTIVE DE-
TACHED
NEW TWO-STORY FRAME DWELLING
No. tO] NORTH TWENTY-SEVESTH STREET
FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION.

By request Of tho owner | shall sell by public
auction, on the premises, on
THURSDAY NEXT. MAYs 1899,
at O'Clock r. NJ. the sbove-named ATTRAC-
TIVE AND WELL LOCATED DETACHED
DWELLING on the east side OF Twenty seventh
street between Leigh and NJ streets, containing
about eight rooms, pantry, kitchen, bath, closets
aud the usual conveniences, thoroughly well
built, admirably arranged. IN perfect order
25xl90 feet, with good large stable thereon.
Rents well and Is a frst-rste home. See II and
attend the sale.
Terms: Extra LIBERAL aud announced at sale.
,nvQ j. h. ELAN Auciioneer.
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IMMEDIATELY AFTER ABOVE
l. sale will sell a VACANT LOT on Churchill
avenue near Tweniy-third street my4
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EOR SALE. A SPLENDlDr7
II DNELLfSS, with tvelve or i1lfifen -
wsii-srrauged rooms LocAti0n sLd ne.slfa
hood IS good ss any. lis W. Iouf So
see me about D.. for I must sell 30, eTsn " a
E'' '-' y. - BONg
mvRu Resi- Estate ani LQs1'
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DRIME INVESTMENT
VALUABLE LOIS GIVEN AWAY.

The Sewberry Land Ani improvement '.''
pAny viii purchase s0l ares ia " gthe y.
sixtcen miles west Of Puia.AI. 40 me luur' .H =
tbe Norfolk and Western sni tho VIZ sofa iHi
kentucky railroads.
Ibis property ia situated 10 ne midst ~ %
suvor b iron district ~ 49, 90 vest Virginia.
uuimi ei supplies II clesp lfon otes aud o44A y
cheap coke.
Parties who 20 into thi' company nov can cor
ndentty expect o. realize . fcr osery one i-'
vested, a. the lows-f calculation.
Los will be sod for a. arncnt % ne oomlaii
Full particular FURNISHED on Application, J
tho subscripuOn lst VIII he op@n Tor q itllI.ol
amount Of lie siocs a. tne Office ~
vs. O.. WARING, j..
9lS east Main sTfet
The best class - investors 10 Danglle anl Is -
poke have taken stock, u lisl II whom vii q
ala ny ~
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w WHO'S practical book-keeper, a POSI-
TlON Of some kind. does not object 10 leaving
the city. Address EARNksl, D.sptteA Office.
my SIT
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AUCTION sALss-rssss. D.y..

AJTgc S9ITslUSS1s. sAIss s-7:.I Dsy:;
ByN. W. Bowc.
Real Estate Auctioaser.
MON UMENT LOTS.
ATTRACTIVE BUILDING LOTS IN SIDNEY
BEING CLOSE TO THE LEE MONUMENT
AND ON AND NEAR TO THE STREET RUN.
MING NORTH AND SOUTH
TO THE STATUE,
ATAUCTIoN.
I will sell by public auction, on the peremises.
FRIDAY, MAY 0. 1890,
a,BL O'Clock L. NJ, tho VERY VALUABLE AND
EXTREMELY DESIRABLE 81 ILDlSG LOrs
above referred to, situated AZ the southcast cor
ner Of Hanover aud Walnut streets, the latter
being the cross street. In the centre Of which
the Lee monument stands. Aside from the iu-
nnence which the monument viii have whom CON-
pleted upon tho value Of those lots they are
very desirable by reason Of their location IN that
portion 81 the beautiful West End which lies be-
tween Grove avenue and Franklin street
For homo sites or Tor speculative purposes
they are oxcelled hy but few lbts In the city
Plsts showing subdivision into lots will DO
resdy for free distribution on The 9TH instant.
TERys: Al sale.
my \. W. BOWE.
BY j. Thompson Brown & Co.,
Real Estate Agents,
1i;3 Main street.
DROAD-STREEr CORNER STORE
ID NoRIIILAsr CORNER OF SIXTH
STREGD
TWO FRAME DWELLINGS
IN REAR on SANE LOT AND FRONT on
SMITH STREET.
We will sell at pubic auction. on the promises.
FRIDAY. MAY 9TH.
A. F. 81, that DETACHED TwO-sTORY
STOCk-BKICk CORNER STORE AND DWELL
ING No. 52f west Brosd street. corner OF Smith
street The lot fronts - feet d inches by depth
Of 100 feet % d wide alloy. Tie store, which Il
modern in style and substantially constructed,
has an itcn column front encasei IL wood; A
large pOol-roOm In rear, an excellent cellar, and
all connections with city culverts, gas, and
water. Tho upper portion OF the store contains
four desirable and vell-arranged dwelling
rooms. Ia Tho rear OF the lot there are
TWO FRAME TENEMENTS,
Noe. $40 AMI 81 smith street, having three rooms
each, ana occupied bv good and desirable ten
Ants; making in all on this most desirable cor
ner property four pieces Of rentable property,
affordng = good Income on the investment,
vhilc II is continually advancing In value
Broad street ia daily enhancing in value, and
this sale IL On opportunity 70 secure hrst-clas5
investment on this popular thorOughtare.
TsRMs one third cash balance 10 enc and
two years, per cont Interest added secured ny
deed OF trust
J. THOMPSON BROWN CO..
my4 Auctloneers.
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WAR RELICS OF ALL KINDS,
w CONFEDERATE MONEY. BONDS. BAT
TIE REPORTS, AUTOGRAPH LEIIEHs.
STAMP COINS. &C., bought AMI soid AT Sh.~
DFN,- NEWS AGENCY, 2l6 north Ninih street,
and j. NJ 1HONP-ON's shoe Store, corner oi
Second aud Broad streets.
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AUCTION sALrs-rh,s Day.
THURSDAY, MAY s, 1890.

In execution Of n deed OF trust, duly recorded
in Richmoud Cbanccry Court In Deadlock "
-, :" page goo Will sell BY auction. on the
promises, on
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AN ALTERNATE PLAN,


The adaptation Of Mrs. Harrison's views has
had the benefit Of Mr.. Owens extensive Euro
peau travel and study of the celebrated palaces
and public ediices Of the capitals of Europe.
THE CENTENARY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
As centennial Qualifications over events in the
national history have been stimulating the
patriotic fervor of the people for the past if
teen years, beginning with the one hundredth
lion of Independence aud recently in q similar
commemoration Of the establishment of the
Supreme Court Of the United States, it Is now
the turn Of the federal district to indulge with
pride in the celebration Of centennial events
in its local chronology.
In the convention which framed the present
Constitution Of the United States the establish
ment OF a territory under the exclusive juris-
diction OF Congress was a subject of vehement
discussion, but was finally adopted and incor-
porated into the organic instrument Of national
administration.
Then followed conflict of sectional interests
and preferences, eliminating in the location Of
the federal territory on the Pennsylvania shore
Of the Delaware river above Philadelphia and
nearly opposite Trenton. A deal. however, be-
tween the Secretary of the Treasury, Alexander
Hamilton, and the Pennsylvanians in Congress,
the latter agreeing to abandon the Delaware
site in favor OF that on the Potomac. favored
by President Washington and the southern SEN
ators and Representatives, in consideration of
their support of the Pennsylvania pet scheme
the assumption of the state debts by the fe de-
raj government-led to the adoption Of the pres
ent location.
The first centennial anniversary Of the fed
eral territory will occur on July 16, 1890. On
that date one hundred years ago President
Washington approved the act of Congress es-
tabilshing the permanent seat of government
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in that section OF the city than most of the other
lieutenants. During the first DAYS of the exist
ence of the force there was plenty of hard
duty to perform Whereabouts, as there were sew
eral places on Maryland avenue where the SOL
diers congregated and committed violations Of
the law. The lieutenant. who was then pri-
vate or patrOlman. figured in many severe bat
ties. Like his true friend, Lieut.. Gessford. he
answered roll call on cellar door the first
evening and went out without uniform, club
or shield.
Lieut.. Vernon was born in Alexandria county,
Va. September 20, 1892. At the age of thirteen
he left school and went with his father to learn
his trade as carpenter. Like many other young
men at that period he left home when quite
young and went to the home OF his uncle in the
country to become a farmer. He remained
farming on what Is now the Gentlemen's driy-
ing park until he was twenty years old. when
he came to this city. He brought with him
several good horses and engaged in hauling
freight until the organization of the police
force. Several times he could have been pro-
NOTED, but being fond Of his country dogs and
cunning he did not care to deprive himself of
those amusements and gave way to another
member of the force. Ip 1866 he was made
sergeant and nine years later he was desig-
mated as lieutenant to take charge of precinct
In 1879 he was made captain, which position
he filed until 5. II. Walker was made chief,
when he gave way to Lieut. Austin. who was
promoted Since that time he has commanded
the South Washington precinct except during
short intervals when he acted as captain during
Capt Austin's absence.
SERGEANT CORNELIUS NooNAy
is one Of the oldest men on the force and has
probably had more experience in police duty
than most men on any force In the country.
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~ OR more than q quarter Of CEN
A2tury the provision of suitable accom-
| 81 modations for the comfort conve-
~ nience and privacy Of the household Of
the President has been q subject of ag-
| itation. In 1867 Congress appropriated %, 500
| to defray the expenses Of a survey of park
| or site for presidential mansion" Various
| schemes have been proposed at different times,
but have been ignored b. Congress, as they
| were associated with land specuations In
| 1882 Senator Morrill, chairman of the commit
| tee on public buildings and grounds, secured
| the passage Of an appropriation of S3OO,O in
the Senate for the erection Of duplicate man.
sion on the south Of the present one, to be con-
nected by a corridor and to be used as a pri-
! vate residence for the President and family
For the first time since the official requirements
| OF the executive Office have encroached upon
the household comfort and convenience of the
executive family the subject has taken start
which it is thought will result in some &C ton
The desire of Mrs. Harrison to inaugurate
movement which would relieve her successors
from the Inconvenience which she has en-
countered in trying to make the family of the
President comfortable was manifested last
| summer, when she expressed her views upon
| the inadequate accommodations of the execu-
tive mansion for tho dual purposes Of offices
and residence for the President Since that
time she has had conferences with Senators
and Representatives and has had assurances Of
cooperation in her very proper ambition to
make home for the Presidents families
whic will be worthy of the dignity and power
Of the Office.
The committee on public buildings and
80 tha h.r 10 30
visit the executive mansion with view to ex-
aiming its condition for the purpose OF re-
pairs incident to decay and cheap and insecure
workmanship and to enable Mrs. Harrison to
state her ideas in reference to an extension of
the building SO that it may answer the require
ments of the Presidents Of the seco nd century
of the republic, just commenced.
MRS. HARRIsoN's ARTISTIC PLAN.
While urging the question of an extension Of
the mansion Mrs. Harrison has also turned her
thoughts to the practical solution of the prob
lem by formulating her ideas as to the char
acter Of the extension proposed. The artistic
tastes of the first lady Of the land, her
thorough knowledge Of domestic administra.
ton, her experience in household arrange
ment, her skill in drawing and painting, her
fondness for architecture, have resulted in
the presentation of her views in plan which
has been prepared by Mr.. Fred ID. Owen from
her own suggestions.
The theory of the design is the preservation
Of the original building intact, the addition on
the east and west respectively of counterparts
of the original structure in general architec-
| tural style, their connection with the main edi-
fee by colonnade range and the extension on
the south Of wide conservatories winter
gardens with central rotunda or palm house,
the entire series OF structures forming the four
| sides of an inner park.
The arrangement of the details and artistic
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Being born in County Cork. Ireland, in 1877
he lived with his parents until he became of
age and he then became a member of the con-
stabulary in Cork, where he rose to the rank Of
sergeant. He resigned his position there and
came to America with his wife and one child
with excellent recommendations from his
superior officers In the old country. Arriving
In America about l8i7 he spent a number OF
years In Baltimore and then came to this CITY,
Appointed as the others in 1861 he has gone
through all grades to lieutenant. and as a re-
organizer of several disordered precincts he
proved a success. On one occasion while in
command of what is now the second precinct
he went to the rescue of the bartender in
LOeffier's garden. who was being mobbed by
soldiers. He succeeded IN rescuing the man.
but in so doing he received a severe stab in the
chest and his skull was fractured. For several
years he had charge of the detective and sani-
tary corps.
On account Of his age he was afterward
made sergeant and placed at the Police cour.
to handle the money paid in fines in District
cases. When he first took charge there, about
twelve years ago, the collections amounted to
less than $4,000 year. They have steadily
increased until now they exceed go. OOO Dur
ing the twelve years it is estimated that he has
handled nearly a quarter of a million of gov
eminent money, and his accounts have always
been correct to a cent
POLICEMAN AUGUSTUS BROWN
bears the distinction of being the only man who
wore a badge the first day he went on duty and
the only original member OF the force who is
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one year in the latter position good luck again
befell him and he was made lieutenant In
charge of precinct and was transferred from
time to time until he became thoroughly ac-
quainted with both officers and criminals in all
sections OF the city. During 1867 and 1868
Lieut.. Kelly had charge of the detective corps
and was afterward appointed night inspector,
being the first officer to fill that Office, to which
duty he was subsequently assigned a second
time. Again he was put back in charge of q
precinct and fought many hard battles in
Swampoodle, where he had worked while an
apprentice boy. In addition to the offices
mentioned Lient. Kelly has acted as captain
and during Maj. Moore's illness some months
ago he was the acting chief
LIEUTENANT CHARLES r. VERNON
has done duty in the South Washington pre-
cinct more than in any other and consequently
he is more familiar with people and affairs
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art gallery building at the beginning Of the
war. When President Lincoln called for rs, 600
volunteers John F. Kelly bundled up his tools,
left the art gallery building and enlisted as one
of his country's defenders in the three months
service. As member OF the Metropolitan
Rifles, under Capt Nally, he crossed the long
bridge the night before the killing Of Ellsworth
in Alexandria. He was appointed private on
the force and went on duty the day OF its or
ganzation. About a year later he was pro-
NOTED to be roundsman and four years after
ward was made sergeant. After serving about
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now doing street duty. He was member Of the
corporation police prior to the organization Of
the metropolitan force, and that is where he
obtained his badge. Officer Brown was born
in Georgetown March 4. 1925. He learned his
trade as carpenter and worked for Mr.. En-
twisle, who is now building inspector. Some
for the Chesapeake and Ohio canal and was in
charge of the carpenters employed by that
corporation. When it was decided to establish
the metropolitan police force he put in his ap-
plication and was one of the lucky ones. He
answered the first roll call in a little shanty in
rear Of the present police station. There were
two rooms in the building, but no place where
the officers could sleep. In his twenty nine
wears experience in police duty Officer Brown
has figured in some severe struggles. He has
lost less than one month in sickness in all that
time and less than six months from all causes.
lie Is now doing duty at the free bridge, where
he has succeeded in putting down the rougher
elements who used to make that thoroughfGe
almost impossible.
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be is corpulent. but be is also a man who be-
leyes IN policemen doing their duty, and no
one knows that fact better than the men under
him Lieutenant GessfOrd Is a native of Balti-
more and celebrates his birthday on a legal
holiday. having been born on the same day of
The same month that George Washington was
February p. 1885. He LETT Baltimore when
seventeen years OF age and came to the national
capital 10 seek fortune. and If he has not sue
ceeded IN amassing wealth he certainly has
earned fortune far as the good wishes Of
the citizens are concerned. Having learned to
construct houses under the instruction of the
venerable &. Is. Church. he gave up his trade
and was willing TO become a defender Of the
city of Washington and Was one of the first Do
hcemen appointed He was not on the force
long before W. q. Brock. who was afterward
made chief, was promoted TO a position in
headquarters and he was promoted to ill the
vacancy thus caused. When Congress Changed
the grades of officers he was then Sergeant
GessfOrd and the act made him lieutenant He
has since commanded a number Of precincts
and Is held IN high esteem by those who have
done duty under him. In addition 10 doing
duty as lieutenant he held the Office of night
inspector for some time.
LIEUT.. John =. KELLY
who has filed every Office on the force. is a ma
tive Of this city, having been born on the I'D
dSy Of November. 1881. He was born at the
corner Of 9th and streets, where his father
kept the first ale bottling house that was estab-
lished in this city. After attending the Trinity
Catholic school IN Georgetown until he was If
teen years old, his parents having died, he
was bond out as an apprentice to Thomas
Lewis, the master brick layer. He served his
apprenticeship and then went to work and was
foreman Of the force employed Oh the Corcoran
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In Lent-A Roudel.

By girls in Lent is thronged the church,
But don't suppose them left in lurch
OF Cupid, the blind god of love!
What they are mostly thinking Of
Is how the archer's bow is bent
BY girls in Lent
You'll see them after service due,
By hundreds Oh the Avenue.
Out of the corners of their eyes
Straight to the mark the arrow flies,
And scores Of golden youth are spent
By girls in Lent
February 81, 1890. JOHN SAvARY.
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to the chief Of police. He was born in Fair
fax county. Va. in 1918, but has been resident
OF Georgetown for ffty-three years. Long be-
fore the war he occupied a stand in the old
Georgetown market, where he sold butter and
eggs. When President Lincoln called for VOL
unteers he was one of the first to respond and,
like many other Georgetown citizens, he went
in the three months service and received an
honorable discharge. At the expiration of that
term OF service he took charge OF the first am
bulance train to Bull run, but did not reach
the battlefield being compelled to return to
Arlington. When the police force was organ
lied he went on duty, and has been serving his
city ever since. When DR.. Townshend was
appointed health officer he secured the detail
of Officer Sebastian as food inspector in
Georgetown, and for twelve years he has per-
formed his duty faithfully.
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Prompt Time to New York.

The Baltimore and Ohio express trains to
Philadelphia and New York are making their
regular schedule time with great regularity
with their Handsome coach, parlor and Sleep
ing car equipment these trains afford the finest
servics 70 all points In eastern PsnnsylysLiA
New York and New England
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DENTISTRY

hR STARR PARSONS, DENTIST, 9TH ST COR
~ Ehw.-first-csss Rulings inserted. Achinr taefH
saved Application 70 gums rain IN extrsct.
Ing. Gas and ether given. hours, to-6 is21
EREE DENTAL INFIRMARY-TEFTH FILLED
and critical teeth inserted WITHOUT eharEe. szssQ
msnt Of Columbian University, from 4 e pR 666iS
except SUNDAY. 1asanary eSsa Iron ov(o6l 4 =
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The man that swears off 10 gloomy for q
while, but 1t is not long before he begius to
smile again.-BostOn Courisr
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tistically displayed. II also admits the SWIM.
metrically constructed conservatories or winter
garden and the open court or park for the
Presidents family.
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GOODWIN PIERCE

has served the force as private, roundsman and
sergeant He is native Of Philadelphia and
Is sixty-two years old. Before leaving his