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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-12-30
In the Churches,

Rev. DR.. Radoliffe's sermon yesterday
morning at the New York Avenue Presby-
terrain Church was a review of the death
record of the year, his text being And
the stars of heaven fell unto the earth"
His references to the many brilliant men
in various walks of life whose stars have
set during the year were eloquent and
beautiful.
The mems meeting held under the aus
pieces of the Young Mems Christian Asso-
citation was addressed yesterday after
loon by Rev. DIR. Samuel Domer. who
spoke on the subject. What Do We Owe
to Our Christian Mothers?"
SI. PauPs Catholic Church observed yes
terday the first anniversary of its dedica-
ton. High mass was celebrated by Arch
bishop Gross of Oregon, who also preached
the sermon.
The fifteenth anniversary exercises of All
Souls Sunday school were largely attend
ed by the pupils and their parents yester-
day afternoon. Christmas carols by the
primary department, responsive readings,
addresses by the former superintendent of
the school and Rev. DR.. Croker of Helena
were the features of the program.
Rev. Alexander Kent of the Peoples
Church preached yesterday on the subject,
Retrospect and Prospect
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LINDEN.

Mrs. Josephine Glascott gave a delightful
dance Thursday evening at her residence
here in honor of her daughter, Mrs. Fred
A. Bickford. The parlors were beautifully
decorated with potted plants and ever
greens, in true Christmas style. and not
withstanding the severe storm In the early
evening a host of friends were present to
enjoy the Inequalities of Mrs Glascott and
her daughter, and to participate in the
terpsichorean art to the music rendered by
Prof. Douglass band Bountiful refresh
ments were served to the guests during the
evening" Among those present were Miss
Eva Darneille. in blue silk and white or
candle; Miss Hattie Darneille, white silk
with yellow ribbons; Miss Lydia Brawner,
black crepon and pink velvet; Mrs. Ben
Miller, blue crepon with white lace; Miss
Mamie WEIGH. pink silk and organdie; Miss
Bickford, blue silk with white trimmings
Mrs. Bckford, figured organdie trimmed
with lace and satin ribbons; Miss f. r. Keys.
Dresden lawn and Dresden trimmings
Miss Josephine Glascott, figured organdie
over pink satin: Mrs. Claiborne Wilson,
white null with lace trimmings, and Messrs.
Claiborne Wilson, Hugh Glascott, F. K.
Keys, Hanson Clark and Berry Clark,
Harry Waters, Richard Lay and Harry
Baden.
Mrs Fred A. Bickford after spending a
month with her mother, Mrs. Glascott, will
leave Tuesday for her home in New York,
when she will be accompanied by her sis
ter, Mrs Claiborne Wilson, and her nephew
Valentine Wilson.
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HYATTSVILLE,

The Christmas festival Of the Sunday
school of the Methodist Church was held at
that church last Friday night The pro-
gram was unique as well as interesting. A
clever imitation of an old log cabin stood
upon the stage. by which sat Mr.. Daniel
Miller. who represented old grandpa The
Sunday school scholars then marched upon
the stage, and each asked grandpa to re-
late story. brilliantly Illuminated
Christmas tree. laden with toys, graced one
OF the corners of the platform. Master
Willie Smith inlpersonated Santa Claus A
solo, entitled Fear Not" was sung by
Miss Grace Stands. Stories of Christmas
In India Japan China and Spain were told
In turn by Susie and Rosie McChesney Ida
ScagEs. Charlie Miller and Mary Cole who
represented the different countries Miss
Bessie ScagEs recited The Hea then Chill
dren's Fate, and Miss Lottia Bowen car
ried on an Imaginary conversation with
Santa Claus, who was supposed to be up
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ALEXANDRIA COUNTY,

Many Christmas celebrat lions were held in
the county during the week The one given
by the Presbyterian Sunday school at Ball
ston and the one by the Methodist Sunday
chool at Mt, Olivet, in the new church, were
especially fine and largely attended
The question Of building stone roads in
the county is again being agitated. The
proposition of changing the road law and
the purchase of a portable stone crusher will
be brought before the next meeting of tho
board of supervisors. 1t Is claimed that
there is enough loose stone In and along the
county roads to make. if crushed, substan-
tial and fine macadam roads.
Mr.. X. Henry Phillips manager of the
Washington. Arlington and Falls Church
Railroad Company, has completed the road
from Georgetown to Fort Myer, and cars
propelled by electricity are running regu-
larry to that point. Contracts have been
given for the continuation of the road on to
Falls Church. and work is being pushed
James e. Clements has sold, for Daniel
Cumhaugh. an acre of land near Chain
bridge, to John Morris. for $50.
VIM. C. Scheliy of Washington is building
a handsome new cottage in the county Just
south of Ballston. and will occupy the same
in the early spring.
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RObberies Reported.

George Howard complains to the police
that his stable in rear of 1871 9th street
northwest, was broken open on Tn irsday
and light melton box -coat. light sack coat,
two vests and pair of trousers We're taken.
r. d. Cummin, 11l9 l street, reports stolen
from the house. within The last ten days, a
gold pencil.
Harry King, 12S 18th street northwest, re-
ported to the police yesterday that a horse
shoe pin. with diamond setting, was stolen
from his house on Friday night.
VIM. Anderson, who has stand in the
Center market, reported to the police this
morning that some eggs, several chickens
and quantity of butter We're stolen from
his wagon, while in front of the market on
Saturday morning.
Mary Laird of 1910 G street reported to
the police this morning that a silver watch
was stolen from her house on Friday last.
A Liberty bicycle belonging to f. D. Eos
ter of 231 North Capitol street was stolen
last night from in front of his house. The
police are looking for the thief.
l.. Washington. 1921 South Capitol street,
complained to the police this morning that
his house was entered about 10 O'Clock last
night and S3I We're stolen. AdmittanGe was
gained by forcing one of the front window
open.
H. N. Beall. 31i3 N street, reports that a
dark brown overcoat and a pair of gloves
were stolen from his house on Friday.
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BROOKLAND.

The Brookland Chapter of the Epworth
League was conducted last night by Mr..
Alfred Hollidge. who spoke on THE One
Salvation" With the new year the lately
elected officers will take their positions.
Tonight the Methodists will have their
Christmas entertainment in the church, ON
18th street. All the children and friends of
the congregation are expected to attend
The Christmas entertainment of st.
Anthony's church, which was to be given
tonight, has been postponed.
The Baptist Young Peoples Union was led
last night by Mr.. Herbert Marean. who Sc
lected for his subject The Christian Sab
bath"
Mss Sarah Willard Howe entertained at
luncheon Saturday Misses Helen and Ger
trude Walsh and Miss Gertrude Davis.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. J. Penrod have returned
to Brookland. after a weeks absence.
Brookland Lodge, No -. l. o. o. f., will
hold its weekly meeting tonight at the town
hall.
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Trustees.
RATiIIFFE SUTTON Il co, AUCTIONEERS.
Successors to itatcliiTc. Darr X Coz

TRUSTEES SALE OF TWO TWo-STORY
FRAMES. ai6 AID 3lS FIRST STREET
sol TlIEAST.
l;y virtue of 4 deed of trust given to us and
duly re- or,,ci in LITER lS!rs at foio 49, ct seq,
one of the land records OF the District of Column
hia and At the request of the party scared We
will sell ut puhli' auction. in front of he prem
ises on MONDAY. JANIAH THIRTEENTH,
IS!u AT EOuR O'CLOCK PM. The following de-
$, ribcd real estate in the city of Washington.
District of Columbia. to wit: Al of lot numbered
eleven I'D and part of lots ten 40, and twelve
u2, in Kelly X Tlnml,Son'S subdivision Of part of
tIs3, according TO plat of said subdivision. as
the same appears of rrcor,. in the office of the
surveyor the District of Columbia. in Sibdivi-
sion book marked w. f.. nj page lS6 br:inn' ig
for the ut lnint in the east line Of LIST
street fifty nine go feet six Is, inches north
of the southwest Of said square, and rum
uin:. thence east hundred tUpt feet 10 an
alley; thence Ith thirty 1.-TWO t32 feet seven Ia
inches: thence west hundred 200, feet 10 said
lst street: thence south thirtytwo t32i feet seven
q, inches 10 the place of beginning.
Terms: One third cash. balance in on" and two
years from date sale, the deferred payments to
and to bear interest the rate of 6 per cent per
annuI or all cash. The option of the l,ir
chaser. A deposit of 800 to he paid at the
sale Terms To he complied with in fifteen days
from the day sale. otherwise the trustees reserve
the right advertise and resell the property ut
the risk and of the defaulting purchaser. All
conyeyancng ut purchasers cost. Good title no
sale.
JOSEPH Il. EDISON.
CHARLES B. BAILEY,
d3O jan3.T II Trustees.
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SLIGO.

A most successful Christmas tree and fes-
tival was enjoyed by large audience in
the Sligo NJ. Il. Church Friday evening last.
The building vas very artistically deco
rated by the ladies connected with the Sum-
day school and very promising vocalists
were discovered in Miss Louise Doweu and
Mr.. Richard Daily. both members of the
school. The varied program was brought to
a happy conclusion by the appearance of
Mr. Allen as Santa Claus. who distributed
gifts to the children and by the prescnta-
ton by Mr.. Dowell on behalf of the Sun
day school. to Rev. J. r. Cannon, of a
handsomely bound volume of poams and
to the superintendent, DR.. Shelly history
of the poet laureate of England. The off,
Gers and workers of the school appre cate
the help and tender their thanks to the
tradesmen and friends, of the village, who
contributed SO literally toward the presaats
was as follows: Song, by the school, 10y
to the World; opening address by Mr.. Dow
ell; recitation, by Miss Myrtle Fiddler.
Merry Christmas: violin solo by Mr. Mason:
recitation by Miss Mamie oliver, Quarrel
About Horses Tails: vocal solo, by Miss
Lizzie Dowell. l Wants a Dolly Santa
Claus; reading by DR.. Gartrell, Sun Dust;
dialogue by Edgar Phillips and Tom Bow
man. City Dude and Country Boy; recita-
ton by John Shaw, reading by Maud Fii-
dler. Drink; song by the school, Ring Out
the Bels Tor christmas; recitation by Mary
LIzear I'll Do What I Can. recitation by
Sally Phillips, My Dolly; vocal solo by
Richard DAILY. What Would You Take for
Me. Papa: recitation by Elsie Shaw, Gods
Mansion: violin solo by DR.. Gartrel Slum-
Der Song; recitation by Cora Oliver Obedi-
ence: vocal solo by Miss Lizzie Dowell, 1
Don't Want to Play in Your Yard; for en-
core Christmas Lullaby; recitation by Flor
ence Graeves. Careless Santa Claus; reci-
tation by Martha Shaw, Coming New Year.
song by school. Gather Around the Christ
mas Tree. and God Be With You TIL We
Meet Again.
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FUTURE DAYS.
THOMAS BOWLING & CO., Auctioneers,
6l2 l. st. NV.

CHANCERY SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE. SITUATED AT THE SOUTH
EAST CORNER OF SEVENTH AND PONERDY
STREETS NORTHWEST. In THE DISTRICT
BY virtue of a decree of the Supreme Court of
the District of Columbia, made and entered on the
18th day Of November, AID. 1895. in equity cause
No. 1856. Lewis r. Lewis ct al. Harry NJ.
Schneider, the undersigned trustees will sell, ut
public auction. in front OF he premises, at FOUR
O'CLOCK PM, On TUESDAY. THE SEVENTH
seribed land and premises, situate in the District
OF Columbia, TO wi: Parts If lots numbered
u, in the Howard University subdivision of part
of Mt. Pleasant and Smiths Vacancy, described as
fellows. VIZ: PcginninSs for the the north
west of said BLOCK one. being the southeast
corner of 9TH street road and Pomeroy street and
running thence castcrly with the south line of
Prmeroy hundred 900 feet: th.nce
feet; thence westerly parallel with Pomeroy street
one hundred 900 feet the eth street road and
thence northeriy on s.id road eighty 1901 feet TO
the place of beginning the same being improved
buildings. Said property will be sold subject to
the lien of deed Of trust to secure the payment
of 4 note for $500. to be assumed by the pur-
chaser.
Terms of sale prescribed by the decree: Onc-third
cash. one-third i'll one year and one-third in two
years all cash. at the option of the pure haser
Deferred payments 10 be secured by deed Of trust
upon the premises sold and to lie evidenced by notes
bearing interest. payable semannnally, at the
of q per ccntum per annum. deposit of $500
upon each parcel sold 10 be made at time OF sale
All conyeyan ing acknowledging and recording ut
purchasers cost If the terms of sale not
complied With in ten days from day of sale. the
trustees reserve the right TO resell he risk and
cost of t!efaultn: purchaser after three DAYS pub
IL notice o. such resale in some paper published
SAML. MADDOX
JACKSON II. ItALSTON.
1888 NV,
de24-d&ds Trustees.
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FALLS CHURCH.

Last Friday evening the village was hon.
ored by the presence of Rev. B. l.. Whit
man, D. D., president of Columbian Univer-
sity, who delivered the third lecture in the
course now being given under the auspices
of the Falls Church Village Improvement
Society. The speaker was presented by
Mr. g. A. l.. Merrifed, vice president of
the society. who related that, in being re-
Gently introduced to the Washington Con-
gregational Club, DIR. Newman said: THE
gentleman was born in Canada, but COM
ing to Washington. through the state of
Maine, had greatly added to his reputation
and culture" adding. that now. having
arrived at Falls Church, on the sacred soil
of Virginia. he must consider his reputa-
ton assured, and education completed"
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THE MISSOURI FLOOD,
Correspondents Description Of the
Devastated District.


A staff correspondent of the ST. Louis
Republic sends the following from Bag
nellie. No., the center of the flooded Usage
valley:
THE waters of the Usage have begun
slowly to subside, and the havoc played by
the sudden rise begins to manifest itself.
Thousands Of railroad ties. thousands of
bushels of corn and wheat, wagon loads of
apples, miles of fencing and acres of fod-
der and feed have disappeared before the
mighty onrush of the floods. Houses, barns
and granaries by the hundreds have been
swept away: cattle. horses and hogs have
been drowned, and their carcasses line the
Hills against which the back waters beat.
Houses and stores all along the Usage val
ley filled with water. mud and the
wreckage of the waves. and woe and DESC
lation appear on all sides. Thus far bat
one death has been reported, that of ]. c.
Blain. tieman. 1t is rumored that four
persons We're drowned lower down the
river, but no names or facts are obtainable.
At TuScumbia, the county seat, every
house in town is filed with water, and the
loss win be immense. From Ell Dorado
Springs the report comes that business has
been at standstill for a week and all
travel has been suspended. A correct esti-
mate of the losses suffered throughout this
section cannot be given yet. but will be
large
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DuNCANsoN BROTHERS, AUCTIoNEEEs.
TRUSTEES SALE OF PROPERTY ON FAYETTH
t35TfID STREET NEAR STREET, WEST

TRUSTEES SALE OF PROPERTY ON FAYETTH
l35Tfi) STREET NEAR STREET, WEST
WASHINGTON.
BY virtue of Il decree of the Supreme Court OF
the District OF Columbia, passed in a cause in
said court pending wherein Jacob H. kengia and
others are plaintiffs and Edith Louise Kengia AMI
Others defendants. being Equity cause No.
1876, and dated the 14th day of December, ALL
1885, will offer at public auction. in front of th'.
premises. ON TUESDAY. THE SEVENTH DAY OF
JANUARY, AID. 1896, AT HA1.F-PAST FptE
O'CLOCK PM, the following described real IS,
tate. to wit: That parcel Of real estate situated
in that part of the city of Washington, in III"
District of Columbia, known formerly ms George-
town, and described the sou hcrn thirty L5Di
feet front on the side Of Fayette Goth,
street 10y the full depth of lot one hundred ana ten
QlO,, in Threlikeid's addition to said Georgetown
Terms of sale. prescribed by decree: one-
third cash. balance in two equal instaiimehts, IN
sly and twelve months from date of sale. deferred
payments secured by deed Of trust secured on the
PROPERTY Sold and to bear interest Mt the rate OF
{, per cent per aunum, all cash. at the option
Of the purchaser. Conyeyancing and rccoriins a.
cast of purchaser. deposit OF 500 required ny
time of sale II terms of sale are not COMPLIED
with in fifteen days from date OF sale the rus
Toe reserves the right resell. at risk and cost
Of defaulting purchaser ,o,,,,o>- ,.
]. WORDSWORTH GORDON Trustee,
de24-d&ds oSo 712 d. "-"'
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DR. Whitman's subject was '"rhe Message
From Youth" which was presented In
NEST pleasing manner, both as to original
thought and oratory. His audience. COM
posed of the best people Of the village,
showed great appreciation of the lecture,
and at its close rendered the speaker an
ovation, in soliciting an introduction and
grasp of his hand.
While here President Whitman was the
guest of Mr.. G. A. l.. Merrifield and his
daughter, Miss Edith, who gave dinner
of eighteen covers in his honor. The in
vited guests were Rev. and Mrs. ]. H.
Jenkins, Prof. and Mrs. w. W. Kinsley, DR..
and Mrs. Robert Nourse. Mr.. and Mrs. A.
r. Eastman, Mr.. and Mrs. l.. b. Parker.
Mr.. and Mrs. Phillips, the Misses Tinnie
and Bale C. Merrifeld and Mr.. Whipple of
Rhode Island.
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pUNCANsoN BROS. AUCrIoNEERs.
TRUSTEES. SALE OF VALUABLE IMrRoVEI
real, ESTATE, NO.1934 LINDEN STREET, LIE

TRr,sTEES' SALE OF VALUABLE IMI'RoFEn
real. ESTATE, Nol934 LINDEN STREET, LIZ
DROIT PARK. $3.50 - ,,
Nv virtue OF a certain deed OF trust to us, dated
Nav & 1892 and duly recorded May 10, 1889, ia
sher No 1850 folio 435 ct of the iaho records
~ tLe District Of Columbia, and at the request or
tie marty secured thereby we, the undersiShu
rns, ees will cell Mt public auction, IN front OF the
tremises on SATURDAY. THE FOURTH DAY OF
JANUARY ID. 1896. AT -FOUR O'CLOCK IN,
the following described land and premises. sitnnte
in the county OF Washington, in the District OF Co.
umbia and designated and being lot numbered
tweptytwo -, in Speich and Moore trustees sdi,-
division In block numbered fourteen lfl, lie Drot
I.,rk AZ the appears OF record in Libcr No.
,camnty subdi vsionst at folio ~ in the office of
the surveyor of the said District. together Will the
improvements consisting OF threestory priek
dwelling, No. 1884 IlDden street
Terms of sale: One-third Of the purchase money
to lie paid in cash. and the balance in two equal In
stollments payable In ard two wears, wife IN
terest at six 90 per ccntum per aunnul, PAYABLE
semi annually from day of sale. secured 10y deed OF
trust upon the properly scii. or all cash. at tho
OF ion OF the pur haser A deposit OF 500 VIII be
required of tie purchaser Mt the time OF sale Al
coiveyancing, recording ana n0tarial fees At tho
cost of the purr hascr Terms Of sale TO bc complied
with yyithir days from dag OF sale, otherwise
the trustees the right TO resell the property
ut the risk and cost OF the defauting purchaser
Adds i. BROWNE,
Office GA L ST. NV.
W. f. EDMONSTON,
Cfice. 500 9Th st. NV.
dol-dSds Trasie,y.
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the chimney. Others who participated in
the program were Misses Helen Fisher
Florence Love. Regina Jacobs, Virgie Ship
ley, Nora Sakers Florence Mcdonald.
Nettie Shipley Frederick Smith. Emily
Fisher, Mollie Dorr, Ida Seaggs. Lula Derr,
and Masters Harry Bowen Joshua Shipley,
Albert Anderson, irving Scaggy and Ed
ward Pennell Rev. w. B. Dorsey, pastor
of the church, made a few appropriate re-
marks, after which the presents were dis
tributed
The Christmas entertainment of st.
Luke's Episcopal Sunday school will be
held at st. Luke's Church, In Bladensburg,
tomorrow evening.
Sheriff Underwood has appointed Mr..
Geo. NJ Mcfarland of this village as one
of his deputies.
DR.. and Mrs. ]. r. Owens will entertain
the HyattSville Progressive Eucher Club
at their residence tomorrow evening.
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MoB,s AWFUL VENGEANCE.
Horrible Lynching of n Kentuckian
and HIS PRRanfOnr.

Horrible LynchinH of n kentucktan
and HIS ParamOnr.
A special dispatch from Lebanon KY,
sent last night, says:
Within two miles Of this city last night a
relentless mob set fire to the house In which
lived Mrs. Thomas West and VIM. Deveres.
The woman persisted in the flames and the
man was riddled with bullets in attempting
to escape.
Several months ago Deveras, middle
aged widower,was accused by Thomas West.
a prosperous farmer, of intimacy with Mrs.
West. Quarrel followed quarrel throughout
the fall, until West instituted divorce pro-
ceedings and declared that Deveres must
die. The men met in Lebanon. West snap
ped his revolver, which missed fire, and
Deveres killed him on the spot.
On the plea of self-defense the murderer
secured bail and scandalized the neighbor-
hood by Immediately taking his two daugh-
tiers and moving into Vests house. The
relatives of the murdered husband swore
vengeance.
The Avengers.
Close to 10 o'clock a band Of men rode up
to the West homestead and demanded adj
mittance Tom West is dead. Now Is your
turn the spokesman called, and DCveres
and the woman awoke to find their house
surrounded.
Mrs. West rushed to da-kened window
and began wild hysterical plea for mercy.
A dozen bullets answered her cries, and the
demand for immediate surrender was re-
peated
Deveres, too. asked for hearing, but his
request was greeted with shower of shot.
Wen give you ten minutes to open up.
Then you burn. said the mob's leader, and
his men quietly retired from the door.
A hurried consultation was held inside the
house, ana then the little girl If Oeveres was
thrus: out to plead with the mob Clad in
her night robe, barefooted ana unprotected.
she praVely walked out into the noonlie hit
and Sobbingly pleaded for her viii tie -ilaired
fathers life.
Get out. You're liable to get shot your
SELF, rufiian said, and the child fled to the
cabin of negro neighbor.
Mrs. West then appeared at the door, and
referring to her delicate condition, made a
last appeal for mercy. 1t was unav ailing.
The House Fired.
In another moment the house was set on
fire. The shrieks of the imprisone wretches
failed to move their torturers, who, as the
flames reached the living room, could see
man and woman in the agony Of death by
fire.
Just before the roof fell the woman was
seen to reel across the room and plunge
Eead!ong into the fireplace among the burn
ing Goals. and there she died.
Wild with pain, Devere at the last mo-
ment made dash for liberty. but score of
bullets stopped him and he fell dead half a
dozen steps from the door.
This morning the little girl led her negro
protector to the scene and there the bodies,
scorched beyond recognition, were found,
untouched by the lynchers.
There is but little doubt that the members
Of the mob will be captured, as they were
without masks and made no attempt a.
secrecy.