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EVANSVILLE.

The board of town commissioners met last
Saturday night at the residence of Dr.
Chas. a. Wells. There was a full attend
ance- The bid of Mr. Smoot for rounding
up Littlefeld and Luttrell avenues was ac-
cepted, also the bid OF Saunders Plummer
Tor crawling the said avenues. Messrs
John E. Latimer and ]. A. Aman were ap-
pointed as a committee to examine and re-
port upon the work. Mr.. Aman was author
lied to have the sewer repaired near Mr.
Raub's house on Littlefieid avenue and to
provide proper drainage for the waste water
at the corner of Luttrell and Littlefield ave-
nues- The question of providing the town
with electric light was discussed, but no ac-
ton was taken in the matter. 1t is highly
probable that citizens meeting will be
called in the early part of next month for
the purpose of agreeing upon certain amend
ments to the town charter to go before the
next legislature.
a meeting of the board of directors of the
Maryland extension of the District of CO.
lumbia suburban railroad was held last Fri
day at the residence of DIR. Chas A Wells
An option OF ninety days was given to gen.
iemen representing New York syndicate
TO carry into effect their proposition In re-
gard to building the road. The road would
nave been built before this had the directors
been certain of the boulevard route, as the
money is available at any time.
Miss Julia Bullock of Washington is the
guest or Mrs. II. c. Dobbs at Ravenswood.
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NEWS,
ALEXANDRIA.

The principal religious service at Alexan-
indria yesterday was that connected with
the mission now in progress at Grace P. Z.
Church, in charge of Rev. Joseph Reynolds.
3r. The holy communion took place at the
early service, Rev. DR.. Reynolds preached
at IL O'Clock, and in the afternoon there
were services and instructions for men
only, which were attended by a considerable
number Of adults. Later in the afternoon
the children were gathered together. The
usual evening services, with a sermon,
closed the day. Rev. DIR. c. Morhart or
Washington conducted the services of the
German Lutheran Church. the pastor Rev.
. Chaser, having made an engagement at
Charlottesville, where he preached 10 the
German LutheranS.
DIR. VIM. r. Purvis. coroner, held an in
quest yesterday morning at VIM. Demaine's
undertaking establishment on King street
near Alfred street upon the body OF Ben
Ackers, colored, who was cut in two on
Saturday afternoon upon the Midland rail-
road, about a mile west of the city. MeSSrS.
Goods, Wattles. Robinson, Perry and John
ston were selected the jury and heard
the testimony. 1t appeared that Atkins had
gotten upon the cOwcatcher to ride short
distance up the road in order to turn
switch. and that in an endeavor to turn
around he tumbled directly in front of the
moving engine and WAS Sut IL -,.,---- 80
the wheels, one fragment of his body being
The remains were put together and were
carried to Demaine's establishment, where
flask, unbroken and partly filed with
whisky, was found in one of the pockets of
his coat. The jury returned verdict that
the deceased came to his death by being
accidentally run over by locomotive en-
CINE. and that no blame attached to the
officials of the railroad company.
The city council will meet tomorrow night.
when. IL is understood. that the ordinance
requiring the railway street crossings to be
guarded by gates will be amended to
require gates only on Fayette street at
Duke, Prince. King and Oronoko streets
and on Wilkes street at Royal, Washington
and Henry streets.
1t is thought that the court of appeals at
Richmond will hear. on the 9th proximo.
the motion of Jefferson Phillips for q new
trial after the conviction of manslaughter.
The congregation of st. Mary's Church
will meet tonight to consider the proposal
for extending Pitt street through their
property at Yeate's garden.
The funeral of Mrs. Alexander Henry. an
estimable matrOn. who lived here eighty
two years. took place yesterday afternoon
from her home. ITO Duke street, and was
attended by many friends
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GARRETT PARK.

Many lady friends of the newly appointed
postmaster, Mrs. c. G.. Bergman, met at
the residence of Mrs. VIM. l.. Wilson on
Friday evening with the object Of giving
Mrs. Bergman a surprise. After consul
tation, dressed in their unique costumes,
they proceeded to the house of the new
postmaster. where they were charmingly
entertained by tie hostess, and an enjoy
able evening was spent by all present. The
visitors we're appareiel as rlasqueraders
Josiah Allen and wife, and Mrs. Dorsett
representing Folly. An original poem COM
plimentary TO the new United States en-
ploye was read by the lady personating
samantha Alien, which afforded an INTEL
lectual treat. and was highly applauded by
late hour. with best wishes for the welfare
of Mrs. Bergman.
MIR. t. E. Peddicord. while at work on
the house OF MIR. Blynn Scott last Friday,
was struck by piece of timber which was
dislodged by the high wind prevailing, and
bruised about the head and shoulders. but
not SO badly as 10 prevent his returning to
work in few days.
The 'Gentlemen's EuChre Club was re-
organized On Thursday last al the residence
OF Mr.. E. ID. +. Brady, all the old members
being present The next meeting of the
club will be at Mr.. c. Is. Berryman's house
The Wednesday Social Club held it's meet
ing at the residence of Mrs. VIM. L. Soleaa
last week, where u pleasant afternoon was
spent
Mrs. Thos. II. Ford is still at NorwaIk
Ohio. visiting friends. and will not return
until about Christmas.
Mr.. Fred. Webb Hodge and family will
move to Washington on the LIST of Deem
Der. Their baby daughter, who has been
i'll, is cOnvaleSCent.
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Military Academy at Chester, Pa, and who
became mentally deranged by reason of
overwork. He was at first confined to an
asylum in Pennsylvania, but few days
ago was removed to Montevue Hospital
near this city, for treatment. He is native
of Thurston, this county, where his parents
now live. He was young man of brilliant
promise and his misfortune is sincerely re-
GREETED by his large circle of friends here.
There is every hope that he will in time re-
cover
VIM. Leonard of Baltimore, who is to be
tried at Rockville for shooting and killing
Jesse Anderson at Lime Kiln this county
on the 9th of last September. was quietly
taken from the jail here to Rockville Sun
day There Is still some talk here of lynch
ing Leonard, and the opinion prevails that
If he escapes punishment on a plea of in
sanity strenuous effort would be made to
mete out mob law to him, although the
authorities are amply prepared to prevent
such an effort 90 ..
Superintendent of the city water works.
Frank I. Tyerar, on Sunday, with a force
or workmen, connected the new reservoir
west OF Frederick with the city mains. The
reservoir will not be completed for some
time yet, and Mr.. Tyerdr estimates that it
will cost the city about $4,000 The engi-
neer of the city water works, Baltimore,
Mr.. Robert X. Martin, who died on Friday
last, was the engineer of the old reservoir
that has supplie1 this city for many years
with water, and was also consulted in re-
gard to the reservoir now building and rem
uereu report thereon, Which guided the
city authorities in their plans.
A sensation has been caused at the little
village of Mapleville, just across the line in
W washington county, by the elopement of
John Gaylor a married man, and Miss Jen-
ME Foltz, both of that place Miss Foitz is
twenty-five years old and n daughter of
John Foltz of that place. The couple drove
on at midnight in a team belonging to Gay
lors mother-in-law and nobody knows
where they have gone
Mr. Ainsworth r. Spofford, librarian of
Congress, and his daughter, Miss Florence,
arrived here Saturday on a visit to DR..
Charles W. Hoffman.
MT. John s. Tylor and wife of Washington
are visiting relatives in Frederick county.
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LINDEN.

The Irving Literary and Social Club met
last Friday at the residence of Mrs Pres
colt Wright. The newly elected officers
were installed. and after repeated calls, Mr.
Arthur Dowell. the newly elected presi-
dent, responded with an impromptu ad-
dress. Thirty-fve members were present,
with Miss Minor of Kensington. Miss No.
ris of Washington and Mr.. Benz. Miller of
Sandy Springs as guests. Col and Mrs.
kinsman and their daughters were admit
ted as new members of the club. The pro-
gram rendered was as follows: Piano solo
by Miss Norris; a talk on the subject of
guns by Lieut. Stewart; a poem, entitled
Forest Glen" by its author. Mrs. Jas.
Engle; a song by Mrs. r. Benjamin, and
an instrumental duet by Cir. and Mrs
Thomson. followed by the reading of the
journal by Mr.. Ballard Norris.
1t was planned to have 4 Christmas en-
tertainment at Irving Hall during the hoIi-
days. The club then adjourned and will
hold its next regular meeting at Mr.. oscar
Woodward's residence. ut Woodside.
MIR. Winfield Baumsre, who has been
visiting his uncle, MIR. l.. b. Thomson, will
sail for Italy the latter part of this week
where he will remain for n year and d
half to pursue the study of music.
Mrs NJ. E. La Rue is now at home. after
pleasant visit to friends in Philadelphia
and New York.
Mrs. Riley Decide of woodsde has re-
turned from Il visit to her father, Mr. Jas
Bags, in Delaware.
The following accidents occurred last
week to citizens of this neighborhCod: Mr.
columbus JOY, a prominent farmer sus-
tanned 4 painful injury to his lett shoulder
Dy q falI from his wagon; Mr. George Co.
Dourn, carpenter. at work on Mrs Hutch
insons new building. fell from a scaffold
and fractured his ankle, and Mr. Stevens.
while unloading fodder. made a misstep
anu iel from the wagon to the ground,
ri
are painful. it is not thought that any OF
them are serious
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DUNCANSON BROS. AUCTIONEERS.

FINE TIlREE-STORY BRICK DWELLING. NUM-
RERED 50 Il STREET NORTHEAST.
On FRIDAY AFTERNOON. DECEMBER FIRST.
AID. 1SJ3. at HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK we
will sell in front of the premises,
LOT =, IN BLOCK ., WEST LEXINGTON.
This lot Is improved by new. well built bay
Widowed press brick front. brick dwelling con-
tairinS eight tsl rooms and bath: has also cellar.
tile bath, electric lighting. cabinet mantels &c,
&c; one of the best houses in the neighborhoOd:
a splendid chance for n desirable home invest
ment.
Terms: One-fourth % cash, balance in three
90 years at per cent per annum interest pay
able semi annually and secured by Il deed Of trust
on the property sold. deposit of 5000 required
at time of sale. Convcyancng. &c. purchaser )
cost. Terms Of sale TO be complied with in III
teen days from day of sale, otherwise the right
reserved 70 resell the property the risk and cost
of defaulting purchaser after five days adver-
tisement of such resale in some newspaper pub
lished in Washington D. c.
no4-d&ds DUNCANSON BROS, Aucts
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RADCLIFFE. DARR & CO.. Auctioneers. ma
THOMAS DCWLINti & CO, AUCTIONEERS,
6l2 L st. u.
TRUSTEES SALE OF FINE NEW TWO STOR'
AND a RRICk l2n

TRUSTEES SALE OF FINE NEW TwO-sTORY
AND CELLAR BRICK DWELLING, NO. 1906
BOTH STREET MORT EST.
Under and by virtue of deed of trust dated the
FIRST DAY OF MARCH, 1898, and recorded in
Liber 1901, folio 1i6 ct seq, of the land records
Of the District of Columbia, and at the request
of the party secured thereby, will sell at
public auction, in front OF the premises, on
TUESDAY, THE TWENTY EIGHTH DAY OF
NOVEMBER, 1898, AT QUARTER PAST FOUR
O'CLOCK Pm, the following described real es-
tate, situate in Georgetown, in said District, and
known as parts of lots sixty-four (64 and sixty
five t65), in square sixty G3l. beginning for
the same at point the west side of Both st.
inches north of the northwest corner of Both and
y sts., and running thence west ninety (90) feet
thence north twenty (2o) feet, thence east ninety
800 feet and thence south twenty t2O) feet to the
beginning the same being improved by a
two-story and cellar brick dwelling, containing
eight
TERMS OF SALE: One-third cash and the hal
In one and two years from date of sale. for
which the promissory notes of purchaser must be
given, bearing interest, payable semi-annuay. at
six per cent per annum, TO be secured by deed of
trust property sold, all cash, Ut purchasers
option. deposit of 500 will be required at
time of sale. All copveyancing and recording at
purchasers cost. II terms of sale not complied
with in seven days after day of SALE the trustees
reserve the right resell at the risk and cost of
dcfaultinS purchaser after five days public notice
OF such resale in some newspaper published in
Washington, ID. G.
SAML MADDOX.
JAMES W. GREER,
462 La. ave,
Trflste
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AUCTION SALES.
THIS AFTERNOON.
DUNCANSoN BROS. AUCTIONEERs.
CHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY
SITUATED On THE NORTH SIDE OF MARY
LAND AIENTE pEvrwEEN

CHANGERY ~, SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY.
LAND AVENUE BETWEEN THIRTEENTH
By virtue of a decree passed by the Supreme
Court OF the District Of Columbia the I'D day
Of October, 1898, in equity No. 14621, where
in Bernice E. Davis is complainant and Allen e.
Clark ct al defendants, we will offer for SALE
in front of the premises. on MONDAY, NOVEM-
BIER TWENTY SEVENTH, AID. 1893. at HALF
PAST -FOUR O'CLOCK PM, the following de-
scribed real estate, situated in the city of Wash
ington. District of Columbia, TO wit: All of orig
inal lot numbered eleven Q1) in square numbered
one thousand and twenty eight u02S), the same
having u frontage of about sixtynine feet and Xix
inches go feet 9 inches) on Maryland avenue, and
being unimproyed.
Terms Of sale, as by said decree: One-third Of
the purchase money in cash and the balance to be
paid In one and two years in equal fnstallments
Notes to be given by the purchaser and secured
by Il deed of trust on the property sold, with In
terest at the rate of per cent per annum, pay
able semi annually, the purchaser or purchasers
at his their option, may pay all the purchase
money In cash. A deposit of two hundred dollars
$1,000 to be made at the time of sale. Terms Of
sale to be complied with In ten days, the
trustees reserve the right to resell said real
tate at the risk and cost Of the defaulting pur-
chaser purchasers.
HENRY E. DAVIS,
FeIdall building.
LEO SIMMONS,
DOUGLASS s. MACKELL,
416 5th st. NV.
n15-d&ds Trustees.
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THOMAS BOWLING CO.. Auc,ioneer IIus S1t1s,,
RATcLTFE. pARR s CO.. AUcrIoNEERs.

TRUSTEES SALE or EIGHT NEW FRAME
HOUSES OK TWENTIETH STREET. INCITn-
ING CORNER: AND SOUTH OF GALES
Under aud by virtue Of deed of trust dated
the 9th day Of November. A. ID. lS92 and duly
Columbia in IiSer I7i4 folio 4ss ct sen'' made
and executed ny George r. Arlington ct uI Jas
!. Hampton and William Cafesly Norris 10 the IN
dorsigned trustees 10 secure the payment ~ the
pronissory notes. interest thereon, other matters
and the performance Of the covenants therein ineo-
toned. being thcreunto requested by the payce and
holder OF said prcInissory notes. the Undersigned,
such trustees. viii sell al pubic lucisnr IN
front Of the respective premises "a N-FDNFSI.Y
the TwENTY-NINrH DAY Of NOVEMBER, 1Sg9'
at HALFPASr THREE O'CLOCK Pm ali the
land and premises situate in the county Of wash
ington. in the District Of Columbia. as Described
in said deed Of trust, TO wit: An those eight GER
designated and being lots Is. III. Il Is 10 ~
q and ~ in James T. Hampton et nj s suidivision
al. trustees, and William II. Clacett's srbdvisisp
Book 9, page 8, county. in the surveyors oi.e 81
said District. together with the improvements
thereon consisting Of a new two-story four-r,1,n
flame house each Tot. being known as No COS
20 ca and Gb5 oth street northeast. the latter be-
inc at the southeast corner OF Gales street. Each
of said lots is Il by CO feet to a rear 10 soos
alley. and each house rents for s. cxcsTtIpc ths
corner. which rents for $40 per month Each ia,
beginning with lot Is and house thereon No sss5
and continuing m the order as above until the
j. isss NV " al ''A'S p'ior 10 July
Terms: ore-half cash, balance in one wear. Inv
the property as sold. with intcrsS: at G Der cert
per annurl from day OF sale. to he r,nrestuiei Nv
hair yearly interest coupons and satisfactory in
fern 10 the trustees. or all cash. the on. ion ~
the purchaser. deposit of $50 will be reguiref
at time ~ sale on each house and lot sold an
coHNeyancing and recording at purchasers oos-
Settlement Of sale TO be completed in ten days
otherwise the trustees the right 10 rrs.ii
the property at risk and cost 81 the defaultfn- mr.
chaser. after I'VE days advertisement OF such re-
sale in some newspaper published in washingtoa
d. c.
JOHN SEYMOUR T. WATERS,
EDWARD HAMMOND,
Trustees
- ....- . Baltimore, Nd.
1871 81. n Wash. u. q
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FUTURE DAYS.
THOMAS BOWLING 4 CO., AUCTIONEERs,
612 st. NV.

TRUSTEES SALE OF IMPROVED REAL ESTATE
On KANSAS AVENUE, LANIER HEIGHTS.
By virtue OF decree Of the Supreme Court OF
the District of Columbia, passed on the It'll day
Of November, A. ID. 1898, in equity cause No.
1852. wherein Edward W. Whitaker is com
plaiDant and George William Redman and others
defendants, the undersigned Will offer for
sale ut public auction in front of the premises on
FRIDAY. THE EIGHTH DAY OF DECEMBER
A. D. 1898, AT FOUR O'CLOCK p NJ, the fol-
low ing described land and premises lying and
numbered one hundred and fourteen Q14 OF Per-
kins and McLachlen's subdivision of lots ninety
six 800, ninety-seven t9T, ninety eight (9SD and
part Of ninety nine 900 of Elizabeth l.. Dennis
subdivision, known Lanier Heights, the said
first named subdivision is recorded in Liber
County humber g. at folio 81, in the office of the
surveyor of said District. The property is
improved by two-story frame house.
Terms Of sale prescribed by the decree. which
are: Sufficient cash tn pay Off the present in
cunlbrances upon the property, estimated at eigh
teen hundred Isl 500 dollars, TO be paid the
day OF sale within ten days thereafter, and the
residue In two equal installmcnts at and two
years from the day of sale. the purchaser pur-
chasers giving his, her their promissory notes
for the same. with interest thereon from the day
OF sale at six per cent interest, the deferred pay
ments to be secured by deed of trust upon the
premises sold. all cash, the option of the pur
chaser or purchasers. If the terms of sale
complied with within ten 00l days from day OF
sale the tight Is reserved resell the property at
the risk and cost of the dCfaulting purchaser or
purchasers. A deposit of 500 will be required
irS. recording, &c, at the cost of the purchaser
purchasers.
FRANKLIN II. MACKEY, Trustee,
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THOMAS DOWNING & co, AUCTToNEERs-
6l2 Z st. NV.
TRUSTEES SALE OF IMPROVED Rr,1 ESTATE

TRUSTEES SALE OF IMPROVED REAL ESTATE.
Nos. 1882 AND 1871 SEVENTH STREET
BETMEEN S AND I STREETS NORTHWEST.
AT PUBLIC AUCTION
o BY virtue Of deed of trust dated November
=, lS92 recorded in Liber No. 115l. folio l26 81
SEQ. of the land records of the District OF CO.
lumbia, we Will offer for sale. at public auction in
front OF the premises, "WEDNESDAY THE
SIXTH DAY OF DEFENDER. lsa3 at FOR n;
q CIllCk PM, the DoIth half Of lot No. q, in &
H. WIltberger's recorded subdivision OF square No
SAL Immediately thereafter. by virtue OF another
deed OF trust dated November .. 1892. recorded in
Iiber No. 1si4. folio 4D6 ct SEQ. of said land
records we will offer for ssle public auction in
No. II. Each Of these parcels OF land fronts i2is
Feet on 9Th street by depth OF l3S feet 10 a
l5-foot public alley. and is improved by a nearly
new twO-stOrv brick building.
Terms Of sale: One-third OF the purchase in
cash. the balance in three equal installments at
o, IL and Is months from the dlv of sale, aud for
tie deferred payments the purchasers notes 10
lie given. bearing interest from the day Of sale at
y per cent per annum. payable seIni-anuually. and
secured by deed or deeds Of trust on the property
sold. \ deposit Of $500 will he requird on ca -,
parcel AT the time Of sale IL terms of sale ar.
not compiled with within one week from lav OF
sales, the trustees reserve the right TO resell az
the risk aud cost OF the defaulting purchaser or
purchasers. after five DAYS rlhlic notice
RICHARD T. MORSEII.
WILLIAM L. SEUFFERIE
n-o-uSds Trustees
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T. z. wAGGAMAN, Real Estate Auc.ioneer.


TRUSTEES SALE OF LOT AND PART OF LOT
IMPROVED BY TWOST0RY AND BASEMENT
BRICK DWELLING, ON STREET BETWEEN
NORTH CAPITOL AND FIRST STREETS
NORTHEAST.
By virtue Of Il deed of trust duly recorded in
Liber No. 1891, folio 43O, of the land recors Of
the District of Columbia. and at the request OF
the party thereby secured will sell at public
auction In front of, Of the premises, on MoNDAn
O'CLOCK PM, all Of lot los and the east feet
front by depth of lot 1877 in L. Russell ct al sub
division OF part of lot Is. in square 6I2, Washing
ton, DC. as per plat recorded In Book II. page
%, of the records of the surveyors office of said
District, with the improvements above stated
Terms: One-thrd cash. Of which deposit Of
S10O must be made at time of sale. and the bal
ance In three equal payments, in 9, Il and is
months. for which notes Of purchaser. bearing
interest from day of sale and secured by deed Of
trust property sold, will be taken. or all cash.
at option of purchaser. Terms to be complied with
In Is days, property will be resold at risk and
cost of defaulting purchaser after days notice
All conveyancing and recording at cost of purchaser
T. e. WAGiAMAN,
]. W. PuLING,
Trustees,
7. E. wAGGAMAN. Auct. n1e-d&ds
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c. G. SLOAN 4 CO., Auctioneers.
CHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY
NO. 1907 STREET NORTHWEST, IN NASH.

CHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE PROPERTY.
NO 1907 I STREET NORTHWEST, IN WASH
INGTON. ID. C.
Ey virtue of decree of the Supreme Court of
the District of Columbia. passed in equity cause
No. 13,GOS wherein Mary Fleet is complainant and
John II. Nichols and Others are Defendants the
undersigned trustees will sell at public auction
IN front Of the premises, on TUESDAY. DECEM-
BER FIFTH, 1898. ut HA1F-PAST FOUR
O'CLOCK PM, that piece parcel of land. with
the building thereon. known lot number twelve
Q2l, in Stars subdivision OF square one hundred
and tti.ty-one Q3D in the city OF Washington
ID. C. and known number 1907 T street north
west.
Terms of sale: One-third cash and the balance
in two equal installments payable in one and two
years, with interest from the day of sale, or the
purchaser may pay all cash. at his option de-
post Of $500 Will be required the time of sale
Taxes will be paid to date. All conveyancing and
recording at the cost of purchaser. If the terms
are not complied with in twenty days the right is
Reserved to resell at the risk and cost of the de-
faulting purchaser, after five days advertisement
in of Washington's papers.
ClIAS. MAURICE SMITH
i5G Louisiana ave-,
WIMAN L. COLE,
Fendall building.
n2l-dts Trustees