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Detained by the Disabling OF . Steamer

A cablegram from Z. Quincy Smith OF the
firm of L. H. Smith 81 Sons states that the
steamer Dubbledam of the Royal Netherlands
line, on which he and his wife sailed from
Amsterdam July IS. disabled in gale and
put back TO plymouth. England, for repairs.
The same parties were detained on their out
bound passage by the disabling Of another
steamer of the same line.
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While Austria. Germany and Italy are run
ming Dreihund. and Russia and France q
Zwcibund, Great britain Is DOM, business a,
the old stand with an Einbund. Elm, Zwei,
prei-Bang. Boom.
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PALISADES OF THE POTOMAC
LAND IMPROVEMENT COMPANY.

In order to encourage irngroyements on our new
tanning SPLENDID BUILDING SITES. at Low
RATES and on ACCOMMODATING TERMS.
This property Is to well known TO require much
commentator from us. situated II is aionr and
overlooking the lotoulac river and commanding sn
excellent view Of the picturesque country surround
ing 1t.
No better Investment can be made in about the
District home for and speedy profits
Iron the conpeton Oh tie raiiroads now being con-
structed through this section II will be possible to
reach the center of the city OF Washington from any
part OF this property by ten minutes ride over
Deautff vi anu cturesQue country. -
Special Inducements TO parties building this fall
Stone for building purposes furnished from companys
quarry FREE OF CHARGE.
For pats, pamphlets and fuN particulars. apply n
companys office,
ap-l-oin i415 F ct. NV. Washington. DC.
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FOR SALE-LOTS.

EOR sALE-LOT /, BLOCK a.. MT. PLEASANT.
This lot has total fronta,e of than $50 feet
on Whitney and Lydecker ave. and contains only
81. Sl square II triangular in shape; will sub
divide to great aivsntage; Is stusted At point that
will become . center population In short time il
improved by store now doing Q hourishin9 business
price, 6Oc per foot terms. 81, 0OU cash; balance in
It WM H. SAUNDERS L CO.. 14o7 a
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THE SEPARATE R.rr.ttox-

mat the camp of the first separate battalion
was success is fully shown by the congratula-
tory order which Maj. Eevells has issued Both
officers and men unite in prououncing the
camp . perfect success. Maj. Ievells order
says:
The major commanding feels it to be his duty
TO express to the officers and members of his
STAN 10 the officers and members of companies
A. Z and ID and to the musicians connected
WIN TIE battalion who participated in the late
encampment his high appreciation of their in
telligent and hearty cooperation in all matters
looking TO Its success, OF the faithful perform
ance OF all duties in drills guards. details aud
parades, and his unqualified commentator and
congratulations for the SUCCESS resulting there
from.
Especial mention is due and cheerfully made
OF First Lieut.. and Acting Adjutant A. h.
Brodie, Candidate Sergeant L. l.. Webster and
Quartermaster Sergeant c. r. Beckley for their
untIring and ever ready zeal in the perform
ance OF their very arduous duties. These Off
GERS entered upon their several duties as ad-
Jutant, commissary and quartermaster with
absolutely no previous experience, but by the
exercise OF superior ability and intelligence
met every exigcncy in a manner to leave
nothing to be desired. Too much praise can
not be given 10 the officers and men in camp
Tor their perfect soldieriy bearing and gentle
manly conduct during their tour of duty. The
memory of Camp Douglass must remain in the
minds of all engaged therein a source of un.
Iuahhed praise and Of self congratulation. and
the thanks of the major commanding ar,
hereby expressed to all who contributed 70 il,
great success.
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Il want tickle on the OYSTER" said the
managing editor 30 the funny man.
Here, responded the Office boy, handing
HIM the shell.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-05

Mr.. Gladstone, in . letter ON Christian 70
union, expressed his conviction that there VII
be an early union Of the Presbyterian church0
of Great Britain.
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PROPOSALS.

tSf th'I5s f fhR f 9Gais
9cK u 5sS$fiG 4 DAY ' sFf1 GHs
roadway ia tine District OF Columbia. Blank forms of
PROPOSES and specifications can be obtained at this
H Wi Ia iGrnion and b 2ide on ssse forms 9gy
II. NJ, E0BEKi Commissioners DC . '" s s:HS'
SEaLED PROPOSALS. IN DUPLICATE, PROP
- efiy lndorsed ami addressed 10 the Chief of the
tom D. C.. under IT'S adsestiselnen, dated sertal
1n is2 WI be rsIsl1ed by 1n1; Lu,san mt,
BEk NINEIEENIH. 1891, AID OPENED ilnInedi-
aisy thereafter ior the copsroR at the new naval
oil SUI erlntendent residence; .. dynamo house
r a s $ tSf Ta sna s S9ha aans
ton viii be FURNISHED application Architect Leon
Department. GEORGE DLWEI. Cllisf Of Bureau.
pROPOsALs FOR CONSTRUCTING SYSTEM
OF dryair elost with the buildings to contain the
& le Of s an p He SaT
WASHINGTON, D. C. August 81. issi.-Sealed lropo-
#sfli SSH G.SI%Sk on %SpsHsPAi SCI!
opened immediately thereafter specifications and
biank forins OF proposal viii be forwarded upon appi
navy yard, Washington, ID. q. bidders are expected
work required by visiting the yard or bureau, wht re
plans may oe eAanned Responsible security will be
ana the right reserved 10 reject amy or all PROPOSE
mot deemed adv ant ay.ous 10 the government.
waive defects. A Lond for the sum OF Thousand
dollars Isl 900 must accompany bids for the wurH.
y. IA. fAhptHAh. ChI.I OF Bureau. se..-.aw.w
PROPOSALS EOI. REPAIR AND PAINTING OF
buidinss od the Acting Assistant Quarter
master. Washington Barracks, ID. e.. September l..
1881 oeae rrOI osas Tor repairs To and painting
barracks and quarters at tins will be received
! t!ls Ufh'r until TMELNE N. on WEDNESDAY,
SEPTEM BER IHllsIlEEH. 1891, and then olened.
sIecificatIons general instru, tons and blank
o proposals will lie FURNISHED application TO this
Office HE government the rlslIt to reject
ANY or all bus Proposals must bc signed by the bid
drrs, incOsRd In sealed envelopes address II 10 the
det>tSIt=t ana marked 'troposais tor Repairs aud
FaintInx'. CHARLES HOBBS. Lieut.. and r. q
I VI hlrl Artillery. A. A q. NJ. se..-4t
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Mr.. Patrick Eagan, having stood ia, durine
the Gillian war, wall now have TO sit down Pat
AZ were.
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ahh oAhhA"E QUESTION
Oh. Tor the touch Of a varuished hand,
The sound of voice that - still,
The meloaious cry OF the garbage man,
In the back yard emptyIng swIIL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-05

Anxious Inquirer: No, he is not going 10
change his name to Gen. Dry up and % forsAi
he doesn' { have 20.
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Two MORE balloon ascensions and parachute
leaps at River View, Sunday and Monday, Sept
6 and Z. Don't fail TO bring your children.
See advertisement.
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One Hundred Dollars for Henry Kiefer's
Family.

A check for 800 was forwarded by the Bos-
ton House Employees Relief Association yes-
terday TO the bereaved family Of Henry Kiefer,
the young man drowned at the new bathing
beach Thursday evening. Mr.. kiefer was .
faithful employee Of Woodward a Lothrop fog
several years past.
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lie took the small boy TO the she'd
For a spankety spank, spank. spank,
And the words that the urchin sadly said
Were blankety, blank. blank, blank.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-05

The Health Department appears to have ar
rived at the garbage.
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SHOOTING STARS

CHUTE IT.
Oh. aeronautic sailor folk-
by high ambition goadcd.
Before Won sry tOs'arAehute
See If the darn things loaded
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The elevator boy is murdsrous wretch any
you take him. lie will just rs willingly
DOT man down as up.
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LOk SALE-A BEAUTIFUL CORNER Rouse IN
i lie roll Park. H&rew Ell. ht rooms and
eIia. lo- lsx1l house Lar new; excellent
citiOl and offered At positive bargain. only "a, 60.
sol-5t RUSH x CO. oio gh st. n ".
L'OK sALE-k sPIENDIDLY BUILT BAY-WIN.
dow house on StS ST. N. bctgeen X and = s,s. !;
stories aid bsse.eut house thorough conditi
aid EIs; Oe To De Appreciated .OxsS ey
stable on lot. Apply a. once Ter permit iEspect
sel-9w RUSH Co. $40 Eh - n. W.
LOR SALE-AFINEHoUsE THOROUGHLY NELL
built AMI finished; Euclid place. JUST of JUS
Hzrlsns, IA rooms. all mod Iinps. fipe cellar
indep.adeni water works: large stable lot
lot .IOxlfJ j. +. DYER,
selUl 1904 + st.
IyoR SALE OR LEAsE FOR TERN OF YEARS
Il that choice business property ls224 st. n W.
hEiSREIL l. MclERAN
au3l-1 1905 u. n. W.
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PROFESSIONAL.

DROP. CLAY Is IHE OLDEST ESTABLISHED
adveTtslns claryoyant. as;roIo2er and medium in
this city. has wonderful prophetic glft oI second
sisnt. IeNe5s Aluuen my sterIcs, recoNers lost
stolen property. brings separated together. causes
sieeGy marriages, SlicceSs III business removes
faly Troubles, EVIL influences. Strangers
cities and all ia trouble wall Time and money ~
co,Ly 70 tine right Place once, he succeed.
others have failed Convucrs most skeptlcai and I'd
NertIses only what he dc. AL business conndeu-
tiai. Satisfaction guaranteed. ottinss. &c. Hours,
ctoa. Open sundays. residence 40 ii st. between
A. and 9Th southwest. se.,-Dts
Mk. BROOhE TELLS ALL THE EVENTS OF
Ah LII All business confidential Ladies and gen
te!neu. % cents each. Hours - an to -
L. 81. bet LIST and North Capitol n. seA-2w'
NJ AE. hAIHAL, 1HE CELEBRATED CLAIl-
A Noyant anu astroog!si the seventh Daughter,
With cauI, has woadeI1u healing Gives
aud lucky dates Doh't tau ~ tasiady. hopnl ",
SlU 81. u. W.. au.sj- l2ts
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us REn MnlsKrns

ms RID wHIsEFRs.
And nov doth Ksser wilhelm
step proudly out and in,
Defying all the elements.
AwIud gauge ON bis chin.
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lime nies, you know, my love, " sad he;
But you re SO different suggested she.
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VA. A. MCKINNEY. Trustee,
-4l0 9th St NV.
ARTHUR A. BIRNEY, Trustee,
45o Louisiana ave,

NOTICE.
By authority Of the above mentioned decree all
creditors tine firm of Burnett ". Robinson and
Tazwe.1 ". Robinson and of Burnett ". Robinson,
deceased, hereby notified to file their said claims,
with the vouchers thereof the clerks Office OF the
supreme Count of the District OF Columbia within
thirty 800 days from the date Of the above sale.
WM. A, MCKINNEY, Trustee,
4l6 9th st. W.
ARTHUR A. BIRNEY. Trustee.
seq eoSt ass La ave
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A pair of sIippers-two raw oysters
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A Garbage Suypestion.

Ho! FOR THE PLAsTERERs' EXCURSION, Labor
day, Marshall Hall. See adv.
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DO you like ice cream" he asked.
No she answered Then lac left her. He
felt she was not TO be trusted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-05

PIarx PAIsrxas' Excuaslox. MarshAu Hall
September 8.
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~ 9Th and d Sta n w.

TRUSTEES SALE OFAFINE RESIDENCE No. SO6
dSIREET NORTHEAST, LOT Nc; 80, SQUARE
80. IMPROVED BY TWO-STORY BRICK
DWELLING.
BY virtue OF deed of trust, duly recorded in Liber
l1l6 folio 1863 ct of the land records of the Dis
tr1ct OF Columbia and at the written request of the
party secured thereby. We will sell at pubic auction,
in front OF the premises, on MONDAY, SEPTEMBER
d1 lKSI ls9L at HALF-PAST FIVE
O'CLOCK +. NJ. lot 49, in Della Chappel's subdivision
OF certain lots square 30 is recorded in the
office Of the surveyor for the District Of Columbia in
book ID, folio l41.
Terms: Onethird cash. Of which 5000 must be paid
at the time of sale balance in two equal nstalments
in one and two for which notes of the purchaser
bearing interest from day Of and secured by deed
OF trust on the property sold, will be taken. all
and recording at purchasers cost. II terms are not
complied with within ten days from day of sale the
property will be sold at risk and of defauting
purchaser after hve days public advertisement.
HENRY NJ. BAKER. I T,..o..
THOMAS II. GALLANT if"s'ees.
DUNCANSON BROS, Auctioneers se5-d&ds
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Inc shoemaker who breathed his last"
should not be pointed TO man of phenome-
hal lung power.
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nUNCANSON BROS. Auctoneers.
~ 9Th aud ID SITS. NV


AF1NE LOT OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND
ttftsfISS %H OF sa eUE W f Sf
on TUESDAY MORNING. sEPTEMBER
d diGHTK lMs2l. COMMENCING AT TIN
FINE PARL0R WORK II SATIN DAMAsK, EN-
BOSSkD PLUSH AND RAW SILK, PIER AND
MANTEL MIRRORS(wITHG GILT TRIMMINGSl,
SOFAS, SETTLES. RIyANs. CoTCHEs. RE.
f fftE caA Ms And Ss %SsSS TABLES o.
D'f BENT N No0b ehsH sastsS S'0hS0AA0S
WALNUT, OAK AND Ash BED ROOM AND COT
cHAMBtR TAbLIs' cABfSEir A MIA M lHSHi
FOLDING BEDS, W. W. SPRINGS. HAIR AND
FINE LOT vELvEfM - SI1roS ADMINISTER
BRUSSELS AND INGRAM CARPETS AND
RUGS
n. B.~An of this furniture is in splendid condi-
tion and is from weikept house and is worthy the
sept AuctIoneers.
l. i4O9G st. NV.
POSITIVE SALE OF SIX CASKS OF CRocKERY
On WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER NINTH, 1881,
within sales roomsa HALF-PAST Ten O'CLOCK
A. NJ. will sell without six casks of Stand
ard Crockery, comprising
Plates of all sizes. Dishes,
Bakers. Buffers. Fruits
Jugs. COMFORTS, Chambers,
Cups and Saucers. Teas and Coffees,
Nappies Mugs, Powder Boxes
Oyster Bowls and Piates. Soaps,
Hotel Jugs. Creamers &c.
Dealers invited. LATIMER SLOAN,
seodts Auctioneers.
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by high ambition goadcd.
Before Won try tos,arachute
See If the darn things loaded
Anxious Inquirer: NO. he is not going 10
hanee his name to Gen. Dry up and % fortAi
G doesn't have 70.
A pair of siippers-two raw oysters
Mr.. Patrick EagAn. having stood Pat durina
be Jhilian war, wall now have 10 sit down Pat
; a. were.
The elevator boy is a murisrous wretch any
you take him. lie will just as willingly
DOT a man down as up.
MS RFp wHlSEYRS
And now doth K@ser wilhelm
step proudly out and in,
Defying all the elements.
Awlnd gauge ON his chin
Il want Il tickle on the OYSTER" said the
managing editor 80 the funny man.
Here, responded the Office boy, handing
I'M the she'll
THE GARBAGE QUESTION.
Oh, for the touch Of varuished hand,
The sound of a voice that Is still.
The meloaious cry OF the garbage man,
Ia the back yard emptyIng swIlL
While Austria, Germany and Italy are run
lihS Drelhund. and Russia and France .
.weibund, Great britain is dong business NJ
he old stand with an Einbund. Elm, Zwei.
Boom.
The Health Department appears 10 have Ar
l'ed at the garbage.
THE FAIR AND THF PAIR
what do you thing Of the Rockville Fair"
Anu the young man after wife,
Remarked: Il think they're the Irettiest
girls
lever saw in my life
iay travelling on western railroads does well
bic.
The shoemaker who breathed his last,
hould not be pointed 10 as a man of phenome-
al lung power
do you like ice cream" he asked
No. she answered. Then he left her. He
cit she was not TO be trusted.
lime HES, you know. my love, +" sasd he;
But you re SO different suggested she.
he took the small boy 10 the shed
For spankety spank. spank. spank,
And the words that the urchin sadly said
Were blankety, blank, blank, blank.
man cannot cut dash and cut coupons.
90.
Have you read "The Light that Failed?r she
'sAed the stock holder in the gas company.
NO, he answered. aud then he avoided her
or the rest OF the evening.
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r ArCLIFFE. DARR q CO.. Aucuoneers.

~ L, DAhR q co.. Aucuonee:S.
CHANCERY SALE BY AUCTION OF IMPROVED
PROPERTY on THE WEST SIDE OF SHEER
MAN AVENUE BETWEEN WALLACE AND
MARSHALL STRLETS, BLING ONE SQUARE
WEST OF SEVENTH STREET EXTENDED.
BY virtue Of decree Of the Supreme Court Of the
A. ID. 1901 in equity cause No. 1850, docket 81 ,
wherein TaZwel ". Robinson is complainant and
Polly Robinson ct al defendants the undersigned
trustees will offer for sale by public auction. in front
Of the premises, on THURSDAY. SEVENTEENTH
DAY OF SEPTEMBER. A d. 1891. at FIVE
O'CLOCK L. NJ. the title. interest and estate Of
all the parties TO the above cause in and to the
real estate described in the bill of complaint
herein. TO wit: Lot numbered sixteen Q6D, in
block numbered seventeen 90. in Todd and
Browns recorded subdivision OF Mount Pleasant and
Pleasant Plains. together with al the impro
on the and ali the rights, ways and
appurtenances belonging thereunto In any wise APP
pertaining
Terms of SALE prescribed by the decree are One
third OF the 9ur, base to be paid cash. the
residue in two equal nstanents at and two
from the day of sale for which the notes of the
chaser, Tearing interest from the day OF sale the
rate of six 90 ceptun annu, secured by deed
of trust the property Sold will be taken. or
the election OF the purchaser the whole may be paid
cash Terms of sale TO be complied with in l1days
the day sale otherwise the trustees the right
faultirg purchaser deposit OF SlOO required the
time OF sale All conveyancing, recording &c the
cost Of the purchaser.
WI. A. MCKINNEY. Trustee,
ARTHUR A. BIRSEY Trustee
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THE DISTRICT GUARD.

Interest Conferred at Creedmoor The En-
campment Of the First Separate Battalion.
Both Gen. ordway and Col. Long have, for
the time being, shaken the dust or rather the
moisture of Washington from their feet and
have departed for Creedmoor to either see the
Hilton trophy Won or lost. National Guard in
terest is almost entirely conferred in the group
OF representatives at the range and the out
come Of today's shooting is awaited with in
teresI
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-05

ia! travelling on western railroads does well
enough but the Knights are very Disagree
able.
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THE FAIR AND THE FaIR.
what do you thing of the Rockville Fair"
Ana the young man after wife.
Remarked: Il think they're the Irettiest
girls
ever saw in INV life
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-05

man cannot cut dash and cut coupoos
too.
Have you read "The Light that Failedg' she
asked the stock holder in the gas company.
No, he answered. and then he avoided her
Tor the rest Of the evening.
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LOB sALE-BUILDERsA ATTENTION Is CALLED
to lot lOOfeet front ON 81. between North Capt.
tol and LIST SITS. grade aud 9Ofeet deep, easy
terms. J. II. GRAY CO., 637 st. se;,3t
E0R sALE-l.2 Qk3EAsT-FkONT LQTs. 9Th s.
front lots adjoining 2lf llih Ct n O., 25c Inquire
vt Y13 Last Capitol ct. Nul7.ims
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L'Ost SALT-FINE NOE1HwESr CORNER RESI-
dear .oi az ltsJ. llr<e sc avn. l.S5 cor
L. Ia 81 n.N- AipiS " ONNEk On Premises.
-s.-.u
ZOE ~&LE-HANDsOIIN MN 3-s1CRI BRICK
4 cerilln<. l-als i2Eh e. n W ~ rCol-s and
sst' -o-'l, al 4-.Ss; proyeEenss. careiu-!J buut
Ili-sE err III Ea n
r~Tu,s- Iouse o.-n iri.p.tioE lor :uvth=r par
Asu ~ ami itsc- apply "A Ii II X IL IHElt O1.D.
I.Ds J. =. u. ~. HUIJ-..4t-
LIZ SAl.i,-S- " BEICKs on AckEE ST. SIX
= fcCtG- aud Llfh, 1T l5xGf 20 y ley price each.
sx9Oy. ferlns. s-AO cash, bs!a. so monthly.
s-s-Ss WALTER A BROWN, lf-3 Pa. ave NV.
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I'II- ~tIL-VHIAI7 u n. 81 UOOD BI II
i - ITopsrty rer'iaz a: Is month; price.
Itk sAI.E-Cteer-:ssI 18Th -. $4,000.
ftsE -ALk-CEeaT-sIO u 80. s-w. brick house .
s-LIJ
-. IN NJ. ~. good business proPerty; renting
e.. ufice ~ 81
vi IS - i1ryUu4 brick sll mol iInYs dus
rssi...iicr, Nrir,. slV..Su-
liIS .. = ~. irooin brick. all mol inps
prlr-- $50
: or.cA houses. iSi. 5JI. !Uj ii; sw = rooms
-asi mod tluTs. 81 go each.
GA - s.W.. Sruo1 brick ali mod iuius- price.
s+.uun e. II. PAEkER.
~r.FJ a. and h sts. s-W
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LNlE L-S4 SUI WILL BCI A HANDSOMELY
Il IA sei nv rS>-trl, house c0-aiaIn.- Is Toi,ls
49, .a Ntfu et cellar uuler no hou-a, lot
lsNtt 20 -Hfu.' lty very con Teils csb.e ears.
a.. SEQ 81
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-29
TWO FIRES IN THE COUNTY.
Residences and OutbuildipSs on One Plan
tation and Gin House Burned on
Another.

The residence and all the outbuild-
ing's on the Matthias Barre plantation,
five miles from town, were burned on
Thursday, 22nd instant, at Up. m. The
fire started in the second story of the
residence and caught the outbuild .ngs
in rapid succession until six We're con-
sumed-all the buildings on the place.
The place was occupied by colored
tenants, who lost all their household
effects, including two bales OF cotton,
1000 pounds of fodder, a quantity Of
corn ard seven loads Of hay.
The houses belonged TO Mrs. l.. j.
Barre, of Newberry. The loss is about
$4,000, with no insurance.
GINHOUSE BURNED.
Mr.. E. P. Matthews ginhouse in the
same neighborhood, near Jalapa, Was
burned about 7o'ciock on Tuesday
night, with ten bales of cotton and a
quantity of lumber. The origin Of the
fire is unknown. Mr.. Matthews loss
is about s., 900, with no insurance. The
ginhouse and screw were built by the
lateJ. X. Schumpert, and were the best
in Newberry County.
Mr.. Matthews was in town on Mon
day, and decided to insure the gin
house as soon az he could inform the
agent of its distance from other build
iuES.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-10-29
Helena Hera1dings.

Rev. w. w. Daniel, ofthe Newberry
Methodist church, will preach next
Sunday afternoon at the usual hour.
The public is cordially invited.
The Misses Mary Zoble and Mary
Leonhirth went to Charleston Monday
for the Gala Week.
Miss : 1pie Hilburn, of Malmo, n.
c., is on visit to her aunt, Mrs.
Byrd.
Mr.. Farmer has removed his family
to Hodges.
Miss Nora Summers of the county, is
visiting her sister Mrs. Thos. Cromer.
Representative Blease returned last
Friday from flying trip to Alabama,
where he had gone to sell real estate for
a client.
Mrs. Emma Halfacre was accident
ally knocked down and run over last
Monday afternoon. The wheel of a
buggy containing two men passed over
the instep of her foot. While in the
act Of crossing the street she estopped for
a moment to remove some lint from
her dress and being deaf did not hear
the rapidly approaching vehicle nor the
call to her in time to get out ofthe way.
In turning she moved toward the buggy
and was knocked down. She exon
crates the occupants, however, from all
blame. Though the accident was pain
ful it is not serious.