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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-03-23
ASACOSTIA.

Mrs josephine Latham. her daughter VI
ola and sister, Miss AIcllhenny of Washing
ton, paid Il pleasant visit to friends in Ana
costa yesterday.
Mr.. j. L. Poster, contractor and builder,
of Washington. is erecting for Mr.. Fred
Linger two siX-rOOm frame cottages and
one store and dwelling combined at the cor
ner Of Harrison and Iayl Tor streets.
n permit to- build Z. frame dwelling on
jackson street, at a cost Of Si,SUO, has been
granted Mr.. J. b. Reid.
Mr.. H H Bergman has transferred to
G. r. Prayer parts of lots Nos $40 and 5f5.
The funeral of Robert Lee Fendrick
aged nineteen years, son Of Ellen Lee Fen
drick. whose death occurred on Tuesday
last. took place from bethlehem Baptist
Church at O'Clock p. m. yesterday. The
deceased was the only remaining one OF
three sons who have died within the past
two years.
The social at the Anacostia Baptist
Church on Wednesday evening. under the
able management Of the Ladies' Aid Society,
attracted a large audience. A choice col
IatiOn was provided 10 tempt the appetite
OF the epicure, while music and literary eX-
nrciS-s min .Ste-ed to the finer faculties
Vocal solos were contributed by the Misses
Martha Mundel and Cora c. Mclean ard
Dr. j. w HOllingswOrth. recitation by Mr..
Chas Burr and reading by Miss Effie Burr.
Little Nina Thomas, the infant prodigy of
four years, sang n solo. which captured the
Audience. The entertainment was a success
from all points Of view.
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SUBURBAN NEWS.
ALEXANDRIA.

There Is a general feeling Of satisfaction
here at the favorable prospects of the
Washington, Alexandria and Mt Vernon
railway in the matter Of establishing new
connection between this city and Washing
ton. However much bridge below George
town harbOr might interfere with its trade
our citizens find IL impossible to under
stand how a ferry could prove an impede
ment TO navigation. Alexandria has a rail-
road ferry between the Midland railway at
the foot Of Wolfe street and the Baltimore
and Ohio railroad a Shepherds and this fer
r. has been IN operation for many years. The
baltimore and Ohio tug, with barge load
Of carr, passes not only from one side Of the
river TO the other, but crosses the harbor
not only no sort of obstruction To naviga-
ton, but has proved an aid 70 keeping the
river channel open in time Of ice.
Judge Keith has chartered the Colonial
Beach Steamboat Company, with DIR. W.
W. Evans. =. T. Merrill. r. II. Evans, j.
B. Williamson and Ben 5. Miner of Wash
tngtOn. cOrpOT2tOrS.
Work began yesterday at the Mahoney-
vile distiliery. near this city, and opera
tons wiz be continued during the season
Alexandria Council Of the Junior Order of
the American United Mechanics made their
meeting last night 4 pleasant one by a
program Of literary and other exercises.
Mr.. Samuel Lyies had one OF his feet
badly scalded at Formers brewery yes
terday.
Champ Walker has been appointed regis-
trer Of voters in the fourth ward, vice Mil
lard Vincent. resigned
Miss Marie Macnichol of Washington
VIII take part in the Easter music at St
faufs Church here next Sunday.
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MRS. HUGO LIBERATED.
The Woman Who Shot Fred Watts
Released ON $4,000 Rail.

Mr. and Mrs Hugo AMI Capt John W.
Happier, their counsel, arrived 1T Justice
Hawks office at Norfolk at II o'clock yes
terday morning, and The justice at once
proceeded TO Investigate the killing Of Fred
Watts, as described in Yesterday Star
] he evidence of those VINO were present at
the time of the KILN; dIi not materially
differ. DIS. Coke and Baxter testified that
they found two pistol oall wounds on The
body Of Watts, one "a scalp wound Gu the
left side of the heal, and the other in the
Lack; that the latter caused death by Lass
ing through the main artery Of the heart
They also testified 10 binding on the person
OF the deceased positive eviden ces of a
lOathsome disease.
Mr.. Hugo tnen testified to mis- wife leav-
iTg him on the TARA just prior to the shoot
Ing without letting MIN know of her inten-
ton. He also testified 20 going TO the store
where he found that MS wife killed Watts;
That he knew nothing of her intention to
Kill any one that he learned IRON mis- daug H.
ter at the hospital that Watts assault ed
her under threats Jhat ne would shoot if
she did not submit, ana that he said he
would XIII her il she told Gfterward.
Miss Farman, slIperin- endent of the train
ing Class Of nurses at ST. GinceuI's Hos
pltaL and in charge of the nurses there
teStihed That Miss Hugo was unable to be
IN court; that Hiss Hugo is very reticent
and talks very little.
DR.. y. e. Palmer Miss Hugo's physician
TESTIFIED that she enterod the hospital a
week ago, but that he treated her ten Gays
before IN the outdoor clinic; that he is
treating Eer fol eye trouble, which comes
frcm a loathsorIe disease. She is Frostrat-
ed ana quite sick, but in Iair condition
under the circumstances; that her pros
tratton AMI general condition at this time
Is due to the disease referred to-
The evidence here closed, and Capt. Hap
per asked for the discharge of Mr.. Hugo
and bail for Mrs. HuSo's appearance he
fore the grand jury, caying that there could
be 20 question Of the result OF the trial Of
his client by jury; hat if there is ever
any reason for the killing of man, such
q reason was the cause III his Cheats act.
The justice decided TO discharge Mr.. Hugo
and to send Mrs. HUGO On 10 the April
grand jury. She was admitted to bail uLder
q bond of 5000.
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A Sumner For DIXON.
In a Little Friendly Bout He is Nearly
Knocked Out.

If the second round Of the bout at Phila-
delphia last night between George Dixon,
present featherweight champion of the
world. and Walter Edgerton, Familiarity
known as the Kentucky Rosebud" of
Philadelphia, had been allowed TO continue
for three minutes. Thomas O'Rourke's
p-otege would have been completely
knocked out As il was, 1t took him one
and half minutes to recover his senses
while in the meantime the two thousand
spectators went wild. The friendly bout
took place at Industrial Hall, Philadelphia
Dixon was cared for by his sparring
Partner, Jack Lynch, while Jimmy Nc
Hale, the 'Rosebud's' hacker, looked after
his interests.
Neither man attempted to do any slug
glng in the first round. which was Of two
In the second round. The old enmity which
exists between the two men cropped out
They rushed each Other all over the ring
for a minute. The 'Rosebud' had Dixon
IN the iatter's corner, and the little
champion seemed 10 be wary of his an
tagonist. EdEerton led with his left. and
as Dixon parried the blow with his right
the Rosebud" swung his big right glove
on Georges neck. Dixon went down like a
log, mis- head striking the floor a hard blow
which probably stunned him.
Referee Cole picked him up and set him
on the chair in his corner. 1t was just one
minute and ten seconds before Dixon
realized what had happened. The bout
lasted one and half minutes. Dixon, by
careful handling. was able to go on and
finish the scheduled three rounds Tom
O'Rourke said that it was the first time
that Dixon had ever been knocked down.
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THOMAS BOWLING CO.. AUCTIoNEERs,
6l2 st. NV.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE SUBURBAN
REAL ESTATE, BEING EIGHT ACRES OF
THE TRACT OF LAND. KNOWN AS GIRLS
PORTION Situated BETWEEN TIRE SEW
ENTlI STREET ROAD AND THE NATIONAL
PARK, NEARLY OPPOSITE THE L. s. CEN
ErERl, KNOWN AS BATTLE CEMETERY, IN
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AT AUCTION
BY virtue Of a deed of trust given to US and
duly recorded in Liber 1Ioi, folio number 267 ct
seq, one Of the land records of the District of
Columbia, the undersigned trustees will sell at
public auction I'm front of the premises. on
-FOUR O'CLOCK PM, the following described
real estate. lying and being in the District of Co
luInbla, to wit: Part OF 4 tract Of land known
as Girls Portion" containing eight 49, acres
more or less, being described by aud boun Is
in a certain plat of said ground made after the
part of deed of trust Of said property recorded
in Lber 1GSl, folio $50 seq, In the land rec
otds Of the said district and also described in deed
Of said property to GGlen L. Green. recorded in
Liber 12iT, folio Al, of the said land records
The said property will be sold subject TO a decd
Of trust for $4,000, dated June l. 1892 for three
years, with interest at / per cent, payable quar-
terly.
Terms Of sale: Onehalf cash and balance tp
one year, secured by deed Of trust upon the said
property, with interest at q per cent, or all ,tsh
the option of the parcha ser. A deposit of $500
Will be required at the time of sale il the terms
not complied with above required, within
fifteen days from the date of sale, the truste es
the right to resell the property at the risk
aHd cost OF the defaulting purchaser. All con
veyancing. recording, &c, at cost Of purchaser.
W. Ii. SltOLES, Trustee,
40 5th ST. NV
CHAS. A. ELLIOT Trustee
mh22-dts 344 ID St, Fendal building
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FALLS CHURCH.

There came near being serious fire al
the re5idence of Mr. AM Mrs. j. W. Taylo;
en- Wednesday night. In renIIins a can OF
gasoline ALr. Taylor brought the can too
.Iear the stove, N which was i brisk fire
and the gasoline was i-,lite1, the flames
spreading rdDi ily, and bat for the presence
Of mind of Mrs. Tdylor in throwing a GUAM
uty Of -four on the flames. the building
would undoubtedly nave been consumed.
AS it was the furniture in the room was
badly damaged AMI L new overcO;It of MIR.
Taylor's completely ruined
The Ladies' Aid Society Of the Baptist
Church met at the E,I sIs House ON We'd
nesday. Among those Attending the meet
ing were Mrs. Z. ). Gdlpil. Mrs. Z. J.
MOI thrup. MIS-. J. I. Barber, Miss Jennie
LahhaiE, Miss Ida OuicA, Miss Emma Reed.
A-r. Edward RureDeck VI Marietta, Ohio,
Is vlsitIIS ms parents here ana Will remain
a couple Of weeks.
Mrs. W. II Nowlan Is visiting in New
York
Messrs Drummer and Church have COM
pletCd the new house of Mr.. G.. l.. Nc
1nturIf, and ne viii occupy it about the LIST
vi n 2ril.
The Ia lies Foreign Missionary Society
e the Presbyterian ChUrcn has elected the
following Objects FOX the ensuing year, viz;
Mrs d L. RaLhbIn, president Mrs. Mar
garet Jacobs. vice president; airs. Charles
Gulager, secretary and treasurer. This So
eiery raised S6s during the year.
The Junior Society of Christian EndeaVOI
had pleasant SJcIable last night ut the
residence of AIr. u. A. l. MerrIIeld. Re
Ireshments were served and an interesting
program rendered. This society is prosper
ing under the care ana supervision OF MTs.
". J. Fay and Miss Gertrude NOurse.
The members of Fails Church Lodge Of
Odd Fellows are making arrangements 70
attend the reception at the Opera House in
Alexandria on April 10 ten1-T.d The Grand
Lodge Of the state. They ure also preparing
10 celebrate the anniversary of the order
On April -, and nave appointed MeSsrs.
II. K Church q. Il. drummer and O. W.
HawXhUrst committee on arrangements.
Mr. T.. Clinton Gardner and family have
moved out from the city.
Mr.. John Hammond has commenced the
erection OF another house.
Mr. W. o. Bergman will Ftill further
Improve his property ~ h.ui1inS q large
barn and has contracted for same.
The Mission Band connected with the
Presbyterian Sunday school has raised $I5
during the past year.
Mr. 5. =. Chaplain is the guest of Capt
&. W. Eaten.
The fifth meeting Of the IL Conspectu"
Social Club was held at the residence Of
44r. 5. W. AlacfaTlan last night. \ bust
ness meeting was COnGIc-ed the first part
CT the evening. IN which Miss Pers!s
PrOudtt was elected assistant treasurer.
an interesting program was carried cut by
the Misses BJeruSteIl. P4Jten, IruUldt and
Mills. Games and other social amusCE!ents
were inIClged in and 4 nice supper was
served. Those present were Miss Clara
Gulagvr, Claude CUrtiss. C-isla Hehner,
PerSls PrOU1aJ, Aida BOernsteil. LCttie
Patten, Ida MacfIrlan. Jean MacIGrlan
Edna LUtJrel, Bessie Mills and Messrs.
Charles Parker, - alter Evans, Guy Lut-
trell. ed. Mills. Webb Flag, Dave Pater-
son, HUd and VIII Pattel, Frank Eastman,
Writ Kinsley and Ed EOrebec!I-
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HYATTsIILLE.

Quite a large gathering attended the mu-
steal and literary entertainment at the
Presbyterian Church annex. given for the
benefit Of the Ladies' Missionary Society
Miss May Schofeld of Georgetown is the
guest of Miss Eliza BauhhGSes.
Miss Burn of Washington is visiting the
family OF Mrs Dom.
Miss IDA c. Lyles Of Alexandria. Va, is
the guest of Miss Gosline on Locust ave-
nue..
1t is expected that the musical and liter
airy entertainment to be given in SCaggS
Hall at Brauchville on Monday evening
next will be the event Of the season, as the
persons interested are making strenuous
effort to make il SO. The proceeds will be
donated to the new NJ. Z. Church at that
place.
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For n Parents Eye.

To the Editor Of The Evening Star:
Knowing that you are always interested
In righting the wrongs of the defenseless 1
venture to call your attention TO an incident
Witnessed by me yesterday. Going through
Lafayette Square, about O'Clock, came
upon a group of nurses and children, the
women Gcssiping with each other and the
children at play heaping up the sand on the
gravel walk Suddenly one of the nurses
rushed upon a little boy. and. without a
word Of warning, seized him by The arm,
shook him violently and scolded him in loud
and angry tones for soiling his new suit.
She did not strike him, and he was brave
little chap. for though his face was drawn
and his lip quivered. he did not cry, nor did
he say a word 70 his assailant The dusty
trousers for which ne was SO harsnly be-
rated were so small that they were prob
ably the first that he had ever worn. After
a time, noticing that she was observed she
gave him a Judas kiss, and they started
h0meward. To ask their names would have
been useless, but l wish TO describe the
party. with the nope that this article may
be seen by the parents Of the child 80 rough
~ treated. The boy IS about four years old,
d4rk-eyels and has shOrt,dark curly hair.
He wore jersey sailor suit of navy blue
and a fiat. white cap with large star out
lined gu the crown. y younger chilli was
seated in "a handsome white wicker carriage
with d broad ribbon Of pale Llue MORE
woven through it and tied IN large bow in
front The carriage robes were Of pink
e.IcrIOwn. ana there was also silver cup.
The nurse is. judging from her accent an
Irish or an English girl. about twenUy-four
with Cie-n-cut features and clear complex
Ion, ana wears spectacles. She wore dark
gown. "a tan-colured coat. and hat of dark
blue straw, trimmed with blue ribbon ara
red flowers. Her violent temper units her
for the care OF young children, and the 10y
HAD done no wrong. As we set on in life
fat deals Us many q hard blow which may
not be aTertei. bUt. II il be POSSIBLE. let us
try to shield the babies II Is painful to
think Of the suffering indiezad ON these
helpless Nt5le victims BY the careless and
often cruel women who have them in
charge. l. Z.
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SADNESS AMONG TIE SPORTS
Death TO Hiexitimnte Racing in New
jersey.

There is a universal feeling Of sadness,
akin to pain, among the sports who inaabit
upper Broadway and the handbook"
shops IL New York, where bets are made
on the western and southern races. The
track followers have only just begun to
realize what it all means. They knew
that the decision OF the supreme court il
Trenton Acknowledging the supremacy OF
the republican senate, whose members
were elected on the pledge 10 repeal the
racing L. SIS. meant death 10 racing In New
Jersey. but they did not appreciate the
situation until yesterday morning. In the
afternoon they We're disConsJlate. They
have had q had time 10 get along through
tne winter. AID now that they see tina
S.'.-fl ..llrr, Chiffon ana Gloucester. not 10
L-.i--lDii t@ntn. attn, Elizabeth and Linden.
ar dead 10 The world. they can scarcely
s. tler way omen To- a luxurious living
uAlu t.s opening at Gravee-aI on Nav IS.
more unhappy Tot Of people have rarely
Zen seen They unite I'm q funeral chorus
= ..l Ia -Fsrs all listeners that racing is
ki-Iat IN New Jersey A suggestion has
Deer male tH the Jockey Club char q com
nl-t-ee II N the C--a-.1slti.I 40 tY Trenton
ar Usf legislation that Will permit al
least limited racing.
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RADCLIFFE. DARR & Co. AUcTToNEERs.
TRUSTEES SALE OF TWO BRICK HOUSES
WITH ALL MODERN IMPROVEMENTS
KNOWN AS NOS. 1918 and I2l5 SJIlEE1

TRUSTEES SALE OF TWO BRICK HOUSES
WITH ALL MODERN IMPROVEMENTS,
kNnMN AS NOS. 1918 and I2l5 STREET
SOUTHEAST.
BY virtue Of deed Of trust duly recorded in
Liber No. 1909 foiiO 50 ct seq, of the land
records OF the District Of Columbia, and at the
request OF the parties secured thereby the uuder-
signed trustee will offer for sale, 10y public auc-
tinn In front Of the premises on MONDAY. THE
TWENTY SIXTH DAY OF MARCH. A. ID. 1854
lowing described real estate, situate in the city OF
Washington. District OF Columbia, TO wit: All
those certain pieces parcels OF land aud prem
ises known and distinguished and being an of
lots numbered one hundred and thirty-three ti3sl
and hundred and thirty -four O34j in the Wash
ington Real Estate Compuny's subdivision of lots
I'm square numbered ten hundred and fifteen OOl5
per plat recorded in Liner Is folio 81 i'm the
Surveyors Office Of lie District OF Columbia To-
gether with all the Improvements rights priv
ileges. &c.
Terms: One-third cash. the balance I'm one and
two years. six per cent per anuum PAYABLE SENT
annually, secured 10y deed Of trust the property
sold, or all cash at tn" option of the purchaser 4
deposit Of $500 required upon acceptance of bid
Ii the terms OF sale not compiled with in Is
days from the day Of sale the trustee reserves
the right to resell tie property at the risk and
cost OF the defaultins purchaser after Eve DAYS
advertisement Of such resale I'm some newspaper
published in Washington. u. c. All conveyaucinc
and recording at the cost If the purchaser.
THE LAND, TITLE AND TRUST co
of Philadelphia, Pa, Trustee.
W. W. FLEMING. Atty,
Atlantic building. mhib-dS,is
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W. L. EDMONSlON Trustee.
Office. 800 9Th st. NV.
l.. WALTER WEED, Trustee,
5O0 1lth st NV
Inh16-d&iS
RATCLAFFE. DARR { co. AucrIoNEEns.

TRtSTEES' SALE or HOUSE NO. 1926 TWELFTH
STREET NORrIIEAST.
by virtue of deed of trust, dated eptpmhcr
so, 1892 recorded In Libcr 1884 fllio l!n ore OF
the land records of the District Of Columbia the
understand trustees Will sell, by public auction
in front of the premises, on FRIDAY, the TWENTY
THIRD DAY of MARCH. 1894. 1T HALF-PAST
FOUR O'CLOCK Pm, the south feet front by
tul depth of lot II and the north II feet front Iy
depth Of lot 10, both in the subdivision made by
John l.. Beall Of lots in block 10 OF the Washing
ton Brick Machine COmpany's subdivision of part
or Trintdad, in county of Washington. DC, as
said first mentioned subdivision is recorded in
County Book 4. page "A, in the office of the sur
yeyOr of the said District.
Terms Of sale: One-third In cash aud residue Of
purchase money 10 be paid in equal ins,allnens at
one and two years, the deferred pay lnents to be
represented by pronissory notes of purchaser bear
Ing interest, payable semi annually at rate of six
Per cent per annum from day of sale. and to be
secured by deed of trust on the property sold, or
all cash, AT option OF purchaser A deposit of $50
to be made at time Of sale by purchaser II terms
OF sale are not complied with in 10 days from day
OF sale the trustees the right to resell at
FISK ana cost of defaulting purchaser.
W. +. EDMO\S1DN, Trustee,
Office 800 9Th ST. NV
L. WALTER WEED. Trustee
mh16- d&ds 500 18th ST. NV.
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
FUTURE DAYS.
THOMAS BOWLING Il CO., AUCTIONEEDS
6l2 ST. NV.
SON First and Second
FlOors''
"A Big Sale of EIousehOld''
''Furniture,'

AT OUR AUCTION ROOMS TOMORROW (skTUR-
DAY, MARCH TWENTY FOURTH 1891.
COAiMENClNG AT TEN O'CLOCK. ....
20 WAGON LOADS OF uOI SEHOID EFFECTS
REMOVED TO OUR ROOMS FOR con
YFtNIENCE or SAIL
EMBRACING, IN PART 10 FRENCH PLATE
MANTEL AND PIER MIRRORS. 10 PARLDR
SUITES, ~ OAK CHAMBER SETS, CHAMBER
FURNTrJ RE IN SEPARATE PIECES. LOT NCiF1S
COUCHES, ROCKING AND EASY CHAIRS 10
ENGRAIINGS AND PRINTS HANDSOMELY
FRAMED, 20 HAIR MATTRESSES. 10 HUSh
AND COTTON MATTRESSES, SEVERAL PIECES
OF ANTIQUE FURNITURE. BRASS FIRE
IRONS 40 BRUSSELS AND INGRAM CARPETS,
TOGETHER WITH MANY OTHER HOUSE
KEEPING ARTICLES,
ALSO. AT TWELVE O'CLOCK,
SEVERAL FINE HORSES AND A SPECIAL. CON.
SEGMENT OF BUGGiES AND CARRIAGES
HARNESS &c. it
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AUCTION SALES.
TOMORROW,
WALTER B. WILLIAMS & CO., Auctiona.rs.
REGULAR WEEKLY SALE

OF
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, CARPETS, CHINA
AND GLASSWARE, AT OUR SALES ROOM
COR 10Th AND PENN. AVE. NORTHWEST
TEN O'CLOCK.
ALSO, AT TWELVE O'CLOCK NJ,
One Black Mare, Family Carriage, Trap. nearly
rev Buggies, etc.
1t WALTER b. WILLIAMS & CO., Auctioneers
G. G. SLOAN d CO., AUCTIONEERS, 1907 G ST.
Successors 10 Latinur & Sloan.)
Large Bay Horse. years old. good drfva-. Der.
pectly gentle, well bred and good saddler, AT
auction In front ut or sales at TWELVE II.
TOMORROW SATURDAY, MARCH TWENTY
1t c. G. SLOAN & CO., Aucts.
RADCLIFFE, DARR & CO., AUCTIoNBERS,
800 PENNA. AVE. NV
REGULAR SATURDAY SALE OF FURNITURE,
PIANOS, ORGANS, MIRRORS, CARPETS,
MATTINGS, HORSES, SURVEYS, BUGGIES,
WAGONS HARNESS, HAY. Sc.
on SATURDAY MORNING, MARCH TWENTY.
FOURTH, at TEN O'CLOCK, we will sell at our
sales rooms, 900 Penna. ave. NV, large and well
assorted collection of household goods.
ALSO. RN ORDER Of
L. IL. POOLE COLLECTOR,
LOT HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, WEARING Alp
PAREI, Sc.
ALSO,
AT TWELVE O'CLOCK NJ: IN FRONT OF THE
SALES ROOMS, HORSES, BUGGlES, SUR
REYS WAGONS, HARNESS
ALSO
LOT LONG AND CIT HAY.
Consignments received up to hours of sale. Tele-
1t RADCLIFFE, DARR & CO.. Aucts
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SAW A SEA SERPENT.
1t Was Twenty Feet Long and Had
Eyes as Dig as silver Dollars.

Eyes as Dig as silver Dollars.
Joseph l.. Gas!lill keeper of the Lower
Absecon life-saving station, came UP to
Atlantic City last plight and told this story
AT 1880 this morning two young men
reported to Mock Jeffries, one of my crew,
that they had seen large snake in the
surf just above our station. Jefries. with
Surfmen Robinson, LOder and Young, all
armed with guns. hurried TO the beach
They began firing at the serpent, which
was not more than thirty feet out, and APP
pearei to be fully twenty feet long and
about foot through the body. Its skin
was of a reddish color, and its eyes as big
silver dollars.
The snake started seward in a south
easte-ly direction and dashed the water into
foam as 1t glided swiftly or
captain Gas<ill stuck to il that this new
species of sea serpent was snake. and as
he is a man OF strictly temperate habits
his story Is at least entitled to respectful
consideration.