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GAITHERSBURG.

The hard times, which have made them
selves manifest in all parts of this section of
the country, seem to have abandoned CATH
ersburg, Judging from the renewed activity
IN real estate and business circles generally.
Recent sales are reported as follows: 70
Mr.. Nathan Cooke. a portion of the Middle
Brooke farm; to Mr.. Thos. Owen, a lot on
Russell avenue and residence on Diamond
avenue: Mr.. Tho5. j. Fulkes, jr., has drawn
plans for a nice residence on Summit
Heights. to be completed in the early spring
Mrs. Jos Thompson has completed her
handsome residence on Russell avenue and is
now occupying the same; Mr. Harry Cramer
VIM Carlisle and z. d. Kingsley have each
completed their respective dwellings and are
residing therein: Mr.. Perry contemplates the
erection OF a spacious dwelling on his lot on
Russell avenue at an early date.
L.pscomb Park. Brookes and Russell ave-
nues having been completed and extended to
the satisfaction of the city council, have
been formally accepted by them, and side
walks OF crushed stone are now being laid
This material is being used to replace the
wooden sidewalks through the entire town.
The corporation proposes to arrange a
better system OF lighting the town. and the
question of an electric dynamo being put
in. TO furnish light for both Gaithersburg
and Washington Grove. Is again being agi-
tated. with good prospects of success The
Milling Company, 1t is proposed, will fur
nlsh the motive power.
MIR. Upton Darby, president of the bank is
corresponding with some northern CAPITALISTS
relative to constructing an electric railroad
for both freight and passenger traffic from
the intersection of Seneca with the Potomac
river to this place
Prof. Marye. the well-known educator of
virginia, has supplied a long-felt want in
THIS section of the country by establishing
at this place an advanced school to he
known as the Gaithersburg Institute. and is
meeting with fattering success. He has Sc
cured an option on property. where he will
construct an academy building. the plans of
Ehich are being prepared by Mr.. F. w.
Carlyle. "
Gaithersburg has been unusually CAV this
season Owing to the open winter a num-
Der OF families, who usually go into the city.
remained out the entire season: therefore
dinner, euchre and dancing parties have
been all the go. To close the seasons
Gaieties before Lent, dinner parties were
given by Mrs. Allan Rutherford, Mrs. Jas
3 Adams. Mrs. Dan'l Munro Mrs n. G.
Miller and Mrs. C. d. Davis Mrs. Lee NJ
Lipscomb gave dinner in honor of her
guest, Miss Stevens of Georgia, that was at
tended by a number of Washington friends
The Misses 1ibrand and Friend of Wash
mgcon are the guests of Mrs. Jas. B. Adams;
Lieut. McLemore of the navy Is the guest
or his cousin, Mr.. Lipscomb.
The Misses Cooke are visiting friends in
Baltimore. Miss Currie Darby Is visiting
friends In Pennsylvania Dr. Duke Of New
York has taken up his residence here.
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two colored men arrested on Saturday last,
charged with breaking into and robbing
the store Of Frost Bros. at this place, on
Wednesday nis:.s of last week, had a hear
ing before Justice Morgan on Monday, and
upon the prisoners confessing their guilt
they were remanded to jail to await the
action OF the circuit court. According to
the statement of the prisoners, they also
attempted, on the same night, to force an
entrance into the store of Mp. John G.
England, but failed in the attempt
Inc observance of Educational Day" at
the Christian Church on Sunday evening
was largely attended and the exercises were
or an interesting character. A well-writ-
ten paper entitled THE University of Mich
igan, was read by Miss Grace Collins
Rev. Richard Bagby, resident pastor, de-
hVered an interesting address. his subject
ed by the choir under the leadership of Pro-
fessor Trail.
Mr.. Luke C. Hays, clerk in charge at
Lower Bruie Indian Agency, Dakota, ar
rived here yesterday in company with w.
w. Anderson, formerly Indian agent at
that place.
A bill has been introduced in the house of
delegates of the state by Mr.. Richmond,
providing that the state of Maryland waive
her claim on the revenues of the Chesa-
peake and Ohio canal under the present
management of that work. to an amount
sufficient to pay all unsettled bills for labor
and material furnished during the time of
the former management.
A bill has been introduced by State Sena-
tor Talbot of this county to enable the
Rockville and Bethesda Turnpike Company
TO perfect its title to the Rockville and
Georgetown turnpike. 1t Is understood that
as soon as this bill becomes a law the new
company Is prepared to go to work with a
large force in regarding and matchmaking
the road.
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ANACOSTIA.

The corner of Monroe and Harrison
streets has been the scene of "A number of
runaway accidents; the over-confidence of
Mr. Joseph Toiman OF Forrestville furnish
ing the necessary condition for the latest
happening of that nature on Saturday even
ing last. The pair of horses attached t. his
farm wagon having been relieved of their
brides for the purpose of feeding. becom-
Ing frightened, ran into and wrecked bug
gy belonging to a drummer. dragging the
horse attached thereto until it presented
the appearance of having taken a bath of
mud The runaway team was checked in
its flight through one of the animals get
ting his foreless over the tongue of the
wagon. and being thrown.
W. W. Fisher. on the recommendation
If DR.. r. A. Pyles. has been ordered to re-
port for examina ton hospital steward
of the second regiment, ID. c. ". G.
Peter McCrink. who. together with his
wife Mary. keeps fruit stand. was arrest
ed last night by Officer Robey, on complaint
of the latter, for assault
Mr.. Robert Owens of Congress Heights
is down with the grip.
Mr.. William Harrison of Suitland, Md. is
the guest of Mr.. Robert Sutton of Giles
boro'.
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SLIGO.

An eloquent lecture was delivered by VIM.
G. Thompson. pastor Of the NJ. +. Church
at this place. on Saturday evening last. de-
scribing Martin Luther's travels from
Wertenberg to Worms. The prelude con-
sisted Of an organ voluntary by Mr.. A. E.
Dowell and a song by Miss Annie Yeatman
of Washington. Martin Luthers hymn.
"a Strong Fortress is Our God" was rem
dered by Mr.. Henry Odds of WOodside. fol-
lowed by another song by him. In conclu-
sion. Miss Yeatman sang Goodnight"
A lecture was also given at the Four
Corners NJ. f. Church South for the bene-
fit of the church. on the 18th instant, by
Rev. Augustus Davisson of Washington
This lecture was highly entertaining, pre-
senting observations Of Mr.. DAVIDSON re-
lating to his extended tour through Eng
land and Scotland.
Mrs. Samuel Bowers has returned to her
home in Martinsburg, W. Va. after a visit
to her sister, Mrs. VIM. Virts.
Mr.. Oscar Woodward has purchased an
acre of land at Woodside, and will build an
eight-room house thereon in the early
spring.
The school trustees of this district,
Messrs. c. E. Graeves, d. F. Mason and
VIM. Thompson, will hold meeting next
Tuesday at the Sligo school house.
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TAkOMA PARK,

ST. Valentines day has made much extra
work for our postmistress, the mail for
Takoma Park young people, especially the
Juvenile element, being unusually heavy.
Mrs Norman Brainerd celebrated her
birthday anniversary on Monday evening
with an old-fashioned molasses taffy pull
and corn popping, after which music,
games. etc., followed by refreshments,
wound up most enjoyable evening. Some
OF those present were Major and Mrs
Enoch Maris, Mrs. Amanda G. Thomas,
MIR. and Mrs. c. NJ. Heaton. jr., Mira N
Weber and Miss Nellie Weber, Mr. and
Mrs. .. d. SUNNY, Miss Carolyn Sunny,
with the hostess, and Mr.. N. Brainerd.
Mrs. Kate Dent, after an absence of
several months in Virginia, has returned
to Takoma. Mrs. Edward Anderson has
removed from her home near here to Silver
Spring.
Mrs. Louise Losekam and Mrs. Chas. H.
White of Baltimore have returned to their
homes from visits to Takoma relatives and
friends.
MIR. J. S. Swormstedt is building for Mr..
H. z. Warren an addition to his store, at
Intersection Of Oak and Carroll avenues.
MIR. G. A. Warren has recovered from an
attack Of illness which confined him to his
home for a fortnight.
The spring-like weather on Sunday re-
suited in large congregations in the
churches here Rev. Allen Griffith offici-
ated in Trinity Episcopal, Rev. Arthur
Little in the Presbyterian, and Rev Mr.
Mott preached the sermon in Rock Creek
Church.
a New England dinner for the benefit of
the Ladies' Aid Society will take place in
the basement of the Presbyterian Church
tomorrow afternoon.
The earnest effort of those interested
in the Monday evening meetings (which
We're inaugurated here last summer W Rev
DR.. Todd of Hamline Church, is evidenced
by the number present, no matter how in
clement the weat Their. The meeting last
night at Col. G. C. Kniffin's was no excep-
ton. This circle is about organizing
society, to be known by a name yet to
be decided upon, several having been sug-
gested. among others, Methodist League"
Christian LEAGUE" etc.
Mrs. VIM. ALVEY of Oak avenue, having
recovered from a recent severe Illness
will resume her Friday afternoons at home
during March.
The Monday night session of the town
council lasted until midnight, resulting in
the desired amendments being adopted and
placed in the hands of a committee for the
purpose Of presenting them to the legisla-
ture.
The subscription list for town alarm
bell, which the originator hoped to secure
through the ladies and children of Takoma,
is still open at the post office. and Mrs.
Favorite would be glad to have contribu-
tons to same.
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ROCKVILLE.

The board OF commissioners held their
regular quarterly meeting here today, and
transacted a large amount of routine bust
ness connected with the public schools of
the county. Mr.. John II. Gassaway. presi-
dent Of the board, and Mr. W. E. Mamma
kce were in attendance, Mr.. Thos. j. Hol-
land, the other member of the board, be-
E.s absent at Jacksonville, Fla. Mr. John
J. Higgins. secretary and treasurer made
the following report of the operations of
TIE schools for the winter term: Enroll
ment, white pupils. 3.4O9; colored pupils,
l'Ss. Total enrolment. 5.19S. Average at
tendance, white. 2.l62; colored. SS7. Total
average attendance, 4,O49. Expenses white
schools. S11.2a9.92: colored, s.. 1872 H. Total
expenses. sl3.J92.05. John W. Brown was
appointed a trustee for school No. I, cleo
tlon district II, vice W. e. Brown, deceased
ne salaries OF the teachers of coloretI
schools Mes. and 3 election district g.
were increased to 81 per month. The board
adjourned subject 10 the call of the presi-
cent owing To the fine weather prevailing
OUTING the winter. the schools have had a
iarger average attendance during the term
ths.n fOr several years
VIM Sonerviiie and VIM. Hammond, the
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TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
WASHINGTON, d. Z.
BY virtue Of certain deed Of trust, dated the
Both day Of December, A. ID. 1892, and duly re-
corded in Liber No. 1851. folio 2S4 ct seq, one Of
the land records of 5he District of Columbia, and
ae the written request Of the party secured there
by. will sell at public auction, in front OF the
premises, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY TWENTY
THIRD, 1894, at HALFPAST FOUR O'CLOCK +.
NJ, the following described real estate in the city
Of Washington, District aforesaid. to wit All that
certain piece parcel of land and premises known
and distiI guished and being lot numbered forty
eight (4S), IN Arthur Feadalrs subdivision of lots
In square numbered four hundred and sixty seven
467). per plat recorded In book J. II. X, folio
s. In the surveyors Office of the District of Co.
lunba, being the same premises conveyed to John
Goctzinger. ST., Walter GoetZinger and John Goet-
ringer, jr., by deed from Charles II. Parker and
Carrie NJ. Parker, his wife, and recorded on the
18th day OF October, A. d. 1891, In Lber No.
1907. folio 416 ct seq, the said John Goetzinger.
ST., having died a widJwcr on the I'D day of July
A. ID. 1892, together with the improvements, con-
sisting Of u twO-stOry brick dwelling, with brick
stable In the rear, being premises known as No.
GA street southwest, Washington, D. G.
Terms: One-ihird of the purchase money in cash,
the balsnce in and two years. with interest
trust the property. all cash. All conveyance
ing and recording at purchasers cost. deposit
of 500 will be required ut the time of sale Should
the ter ms be not fully complied with In fifteen
days from day of sale the trustees reserve the
right to resell the property at risk and of de-
faulting purchaser, after SUCH public notice as
they may deem necessary.
H. II. BERGMAN
q. NJ. EMMERICH,
al
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| TRUSTEES SALE oF TwosfOill ERIK
, DWELLING. NUMBER 2Dii PORTNER PI.A,B
At

TRUSTEES. SALE oF TWO STONY IRlt-K
DWELLING, NUMBER 2Uii PORTNER EI,A,
NORTHWEST. AT AUCTION.
Bv virtue of . deed Of trust gtvea 20 us au1
duly recorded in Liber No. 1906 folio IL 81 se,,.,
ON. OF the land records OF the District cola.a-
bia aud at the written request OF the bolder e
the note secured thereby. We viii offer for sale
AT public auction. ia front OF Ire premises n
FRIiDAY THE TWENTY-FIVE DAY oF IIii-
ErARY, A. ID. 1894. AT HALfPAST FoIR
O'CLOCK PM. the following described real
fate si,uate IN TIE CITY of Washington. District
OF Columbia. to wit: All that certain Die,e ~
Marcel Of land and premises known and dstln- us-
ed as aud being lot numbered hundred ard
tventv-siN l2Gi. IN Formers slicl' isi1n Of D. Z
OF saisre numbered hundred asd fo,,r iao31 n
"a i'd subdl, i.on Is recorded in Book number fts-
teen ia. folio hundred and Gfiy-eigtt l5si q
the records the surveyor q tAr said District q
Columbia, with the inn,ro'ni. ats. A.. ss,Lr :
however. a ground lease record q IN IIber No
12lS. folio 49,. OF tie land records Of tie
District Of Columbia
Terms 81 sale: Ore-ihird cash. balance In one
and two years from the dly Of sale. the lrfcrr A
PAYMENTS 30 s~'d.oed ~ the lgtes of tbs t.tr-
chaser. bearing Interest from ~" dav 81 sale. 4
the rate OF G per cent Ter anutmi iayahle sea-
ari,uay. until paid serT.rcl 10y deed of trust rgJ,
III, premises sold. al cash. a. the option u The
purchaser. 4 deposit ~ $500 win De- reasirsd
wlen the property IS Eno,.kad dpNi Terms Il
.saie be sDiapli.sI with IN Ef,grn avs fru,a
tho dav OF sale. Otherwise the fTi~ices reserve TO
right TO resell the property AZ tie riS, AMI cor
ot the defaultng purchaser after FIVE avs adver-
tisement In The Evening Star newspaper. Al con-
veyancins. recording. a.. ~ the cost OF 'ls
purchaser
IACon n. WILSON. T-nsteo
fes dads JOHN 5. sNokASTEDT. TRUSTEE
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c. G. SLOAN & CO., AUcTIoYFI.RS,
lag5 a. srrao,
TRUSTEES SALE OF STORE AND DWELLING;
10 i.s9 nth STREET SOUTHEAST. NASH

TRrSTKEs' SALE OF STORE AND Dwelling,
80, 1875 nth STREET SOUTHEAST. NASH
NGTON, ID. {.
BY virtue of a certain deed OF trust dated the
18th day OF September. A. ID. ls.3. and daiy re-
corded I'm liber No. 1876 folio SAG ssi.. one of
the land records Of the District Of Columbia ana
at the request Of tile party secured thereby We
VIII sell at public auction. In front OF the prem
1ses. On SATURDAY. TWENTY Hot RITZ DAh OF
FEBRUARY. 1854 AT HALF-PAST FDl n
VtLoCk I'M. the following rial estate N the
city OF Washington, District aforesaid TO wft:
All Of the south half OF original lot rwcn;y-sz ,2G
in square nine hundred and seventy seven fI7Tt,
contained within the following netcs and baands.
viz Beginning for the same the line OF Fleysn'a
street ulD east of the southeast OF said loo
and running thence west hundred 400 fr..,.
ten and onc-haf doiel inches TIE line Of a
thirty foot wide alley In the OF said lots i5Ca-e
north along said alley twenty four fs4l feet tbcn1e
east hundred feet 400. ten and One-haf loi n
inches 10 the lire Of said street. thcncc s,,uil
along said street twenty four ga feet Ia the place
OF bcginning. together with the improvements. &c.
consisting OF store and dwelling known 70.
1235 1ltE street southeast. Washington. d. q.
Terms: Sold subject TO a trust of about $3.50.
one-half the balance in cash. and the rcsicnc in
one year. with interest. and secured 10y a deed OF
trust the property deposit Of 500 viii be- re-
CURED at time OF sale. All convcyhnciIg AID -
cordipg at purchasers cost. Terms 20 d. ccnipi.
with In fifteen days from day OF sale or property
may be resold at dcfaulting purchaser = cost.
wHITETIEI.D MckiNI.El.
ROBERT II. TERRELL,
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DUNCANsoN BROS. AUCTIONEEas.

TRUSTEES SALE OF FRAME DWELLING NO.
1872 THIkTi-FIRST STREET NORTHWEST.
December 5, 1892, and duly recorded Deems,
10. 1892. in hber l76l. folio 24I, Of Tie land
records of the District Of Columbia and at the re-
quest of the party secured thereby we. the under.
front of the premises, On MONDAY, THE
TWELFTH DAY oE FEBRUARY, AID. 1894, AT
HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK =. 81, the Following
described land and premises. situate in the Dis
trict of Columbia, namely; Part Of lots and s. In
Old Georgetown. and lot IL In Corcorans sulpdiyi.
sion OF hot o. In Old Georgetown aforesaid, all OF
and described follows: Beginning for uie same
at point on the west side OF 3lst Tor Congress
street. distant 1876 feet southwark from the nortI
line Of said lot said point being also 2ssS Zee,
and running thence south along the west side Of
said 31st street Al feet thence west i66 feet q
inches to an alley thence north parallel with said
31st street Al feet, and thence cast lG6 feet 3
inches. more or less TO the place Of beginning to-
gether with the improvements thereon. consistiug
Of frame dwelling
TO be paid in cash. and the balance In three equal
instalments payable in one. two and three years
with interest ut six 49, per centum per aiInum,
payable semi annually from day of sale secured by
deed Of trust upon the property sold or all cash.
at the option Of the purchaser. A deposit Of 500
will he required OF the purchaser at he time OF
ut the cost of the purchaser. Terms OF .ale 10 lie
complied with within ten days from dsy Of sale,
otherwise the trustees reserve the right resell
the property at the risk and cost OF The defauiting
WILLIAM E. EDMONTON.
CONSTANTINE H. WILLIAMSON, T-ustees
h2S-d&ds Address. 500 9Th st. NV
UTHE ABOVE SALE HAS BEEN POSTPONED
on account Of the weather until MONDAY FEB.
RCART NiNETEEMTH lsa. same hour and place.
CoNsrANTINE II. WILLIAMSON. Trustees.
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WALTER B. WILLIAMS 4 CO.,


TRI STEEs' SALE OF TWO THREE-S STORY MAN.
SARD ROOF BRICK DWELLINGS, Nos. no
AND 112 y STREET NORTHWEST.
BY virtue of a decree male and entered by the
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia %
1,424, wherein Parthenis Thysou is comp uant
and Patrick Foley and others defendants and
another and further decree made and entered in
said cause on the 9Th day OF February. 1894. we
will offer for sale at public auction, in front of
the premises, on THURSDAY. THE FIFTEENTH
DAY OF FEBRUAHY. 1884. AT HALF-PAST
FOUR O'CLOCK I'M. the following described real
estate in the city of Washington and District of
Columbia, to wit: Part of lot numbered ten nOO
in Squire numbered four hundred and twenty four
ti24, beginning for the same at qle northwest
corner Of said lot and running thence east along
the line OF street north Is feet and inches
the center of said lot; thence south along said
alley 81 feet; thence west - feet and inches.
thence north ~ feet TO the place Of beginning
Terms OF snle prescribed by the DEGREES: One.
third of the purchase money TO be paid I'm cash
aud the balance In one and two years, with in.
tereSt at per cent per annunl, the deferred
payments to be secured by deed Of trust on the
property sold. all cash, at the option OF the
purchaser A deposit Of i've hundred $500, dollars
will be required at the time the property ia sold
and il the terms OF sale are not complied with in
right TO resell the property after five days' adj.
,ert,ing In The Evening Star at the cost and
risk Of the defaultfng purchaser All conveyancine
aud recording at cost Of purchaser.
RUTLEDGE WILlSuN. Trustee
,,., ,,>.,. - 41 9th st. NV.
fe1O-d&ds 400 La. ave. NV,
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Successors to Lat!mer 4 Sioan)
EZECETDRS' SAFE

OF TIE ENTIRE CONTENTS
OF TINE WA1pSWoitTH RESIDENCE
CORNER OF 18TH AND 1 STREETS NV
COMPRISING
EIEG;ANT WILTON AND RoDY BRUSSELS
CARPETS. Plush FRAME MANTI-L MIR
RolS. BRASS TENDERS AND ANDIRONS VI
ENNA PLAQUE BY PETER. ENGRAvINGS
VENETIAN toIoREn PItoTOS. WHITE AND
GOLD RoCkER OAK RoCk!IsS AND ODD
CIi AIRS. ELEGANT WICKER ARM CHAIRS
WITH CiShfb\S. FINE EICHING, EARE
EETARi AND CHAIR: iiANl,soME OAK IA
RI.ES. LEATHER Couch, Fi.AT-ToP DESK
SUPEIsB LIBRARY TABLE. PAiI.OR CHAIRS
AMI ODD PIECES. BRASS CANDEIAY LAS
RooM SURF: Of EHTENsInN Table. SIDE.
BOARD. LEATHER COVERED CHAIRS AND
SIDE TABLES. FINE CUT GLASS WARE
BEAJTiFt'l. FRENCH CHINA DINNER AND
BREAKFAST SERVICE HEAVILY DECDRAT-
Ed IN GOLD. BOOK CASES. FINE VELOUR
PoRTIERES, LACr: AID OTHER CUHTAINS
GLASS CANpLiStlCkS. BlSQtE AND OTHER
FIGURES. WALL DECORATIONS. FINE OAK
MARBLE TOP wASHSTANDS. CHAMBER
CHAIRS AND ROCKERS TOILET SETS. FINE
h-IR MATTRESSES. SPRING UNDtRREIS.
FINE FEA, HER PILLOWS AND HOLSTERS.
BER FURNITURE, SERNANTS' FURNITU RE
AND MANY OTHER RARE AND CHOICE
IIOt SEiiOi.D EFFECTS.
ON THURSDAY. FEBRUARY FIFTEENTH, 1894.
ellsworth residence. No. 1919 street, corner of
18TH street northwest. will sell for cash the
above household effects. We take pleasure in call
ing tue attention OF patrons and the public
particularly we'll kept and IN fine condition.
On exhibition Wednesday, February H. from
a m. until p.m., when catalogues can be had. By
order of WI. X. TRAVERS,
wM. A. DIER.
Executors Of the estate Of the late NJ. L.Travers.
feIOdts c. q. SLOAN CO, Auctioneers.