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Evening star., 1895-07-22
NEWS
ANACOSTIA.

. Two events which have occurred during
the past few nights have served to en-
sphasize the fact, as stated to the Dis
trict Commissioners several months ago
by Rev. j. b. North, pastor of Garden
Memorial Church. that street lamps are
badly needed on Minnesota avenue.
The first incident referred to happened to
young Mr.. Davidson, clerk in the employ
of Mr.. A. B. Garden, who was returning
late at night with a large sum of money
from Mr.. Gardens store, on Connecticut
avenue. Washington. when he was stopped
by two men. who made motions as though
they intended to rob him. Mr.. Davidson
at once drew a revolver. and told the fell
lows that If they did not leave at once he
would shoot at them. whereupon thew
speedily decamped.
The second incident happened to young
man, also resident of Anacostia, who,
while passing along the same avenue, also
late at night, noticed three men watching
him. Pretty soon two of them approached
and wanted to know what the time was.
The young man is the owner of a very
fine gold watch, and instead of giving them
the information asked for stepped back
few feet and, at the same time pulling out
a pistol, gave them half a minute to get
away or one or both of them be made a.
corpse. Without farther parleying the en-
tire crowd ran down the avenue as rapidly
as they could and were lost to view in the
darkness
A monster, supposed to be a sea Hon
was seen by Mr.. J. A. Bailey, Mr. W. r.
Bailey, Mr.. Harry Bailey and a Mr. O'Neil
residents of Southeast Washington, in the
Eastern branch of the Potomac, opposite
Anacostia, yesterday morning about 10
O'Clock. The monster. which In every re-
spect resembled large lion, was first
noticed as 1t floated down the channel
under the draw of the Pennsylvania Ave-
nue. bridge. where Mr.. Harry Bailey and
Mr.. ONeil were fishing. AS the beast pass
ed those gentleman it gave loud snort or
growl, which frightened the latter considera-
bly,, but it made no attempt to attack
them.
When opposite Bailey's boat house, near
het Navy Yard bridge, at which point 1t
was seen by Messrs. ]. A. and w. T. Bailey
the monster raised its rear quarter severl
feet above the water and dived toward
the bottom of the river, and it did not
again rise to the surface of the water until
1t had gotten a considerable distance west
of the Anacostia bridge. AS the monster
dived down it caused large stream of the
water to spout in the air to the height of
ten OF tw elve feet. When last seen the
beast was swimming toward Alexandria
Va.
Justice Carroll W. Smith, who was sent
to st. Elizabeth's Asylum a few days ago,
because it was thought his mind was tenn
porarly affected, has been released from
that institution and returned to his home
In Anacostia Saturday night.
Miss Mollie Phipps and Miss Emma Re-
petit. of st. EliZabeth's, who have been,
visiting Mrs. Frank Wood of WOODWORK
Md, have returned home.
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The Chef Stole the Menus.

To get even with the proprietor Of we'll
known hotel in Atlantic City, yesterday,
the chef, who was discharged for some
trouble in the kitchen. purloined the newly
printed menus. The loss was not discov-
cred till meal time. To serve dinner with
out bill of fare was out Of the question.
When almost in despair the steward ran
across printer on Maryland avenue, ec-
companied by his sweetheart Calling the
print" aside, with tears in his eyes, the
steward explained the situation and beg
ged that the typesetter prepare new
menus. Without saying goodbye to his
love, the printer rushed to his shop. and,
as the dinner gong at the hotel was ring
ing, brought the prec4ous bills Of fare to
the almost frantic steward.
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HYATTSVILLE,

The finding Of human head in corn
patch on the premises of Mrs. NJ. L.
thompson, near the Eastern branch In
this village, has been the chief topic of
discussion for the past forty-eight hours,
and many theories have been advanced in
regard to what seems to be a mysterious,
If not suspicious, circumstance About
1870 o'clock Saturday morning Henry
Smith. the colored man, In charge of the
premises, while working" the corn patch,
came suddenly upon a newly dug hole, and
being evidently imbued with the idea that
ne had discovered hidden treasure, set to
work to uncover the excavation. Opera.
tons suddenly ceased when portion Of a
mans head appeared, after a shovel full
Of dirt had been removed. Smith uttered
an agonizing Shrek and fell. in a cold
perspiration, to the ground. He recovered
consciousness quickly, and hurriedly re-
paired to the office Of Justice Carr, and
advise the magistrate of his discovery. Ac-
companied by the frightened darkey, JUS
tice Carr visited the place. 1t was dis
covered that the head mad been recently
deposited. the top part being sawed off
and the brains extracted. The cheek and
Jaw bone stood out prominently, and no
decomposition of the flesh was notice
able. a few gray hairs were on the upper
lip and on the back of the neck Four
teeth were in the upper Jaw, and a very
good Set in the lower. In examining the
ueau an eye rolled out on the ground, and
had 1t not been for Justice Cars coolness
the negro dscoverer would have tainted
on the spot. From the appearance of the
head the man was evidently between fifty
and sixty years OF age. The magistrate
placed the ghastly object in a box and
buried 1t where 1t had been found There
can be no doubt that this head belongs to
some medical student, and 1t has been sug-
gested that the subject was removed to
the corn patch by some meandering canine,
from a place of safety selected by the
young doctor. The neighboring grave
yards are being searched to ascertain
whether or not any bodies have been re-
Gently removed therefrom. 1T is more
than likely, however, that the subject was
taken from the potter's field in Washing
ton.
Mr. Appleton B. Clarke, architect, has
been given charge OF the work of conplet-
ing the new Masonic Temple in this village,
and has drawn the plans and specifications
for this work. 1t is understood that the
contract will be given out in a few days.
and operations Immediately begun. The
upper floor will be used for Masonic pur-
poses, and the lower one for public enter
tainments. The completion of this building
will fill long-felt want in this village, IS
1t Is greatly In need of a public hall
Mr.. Horace Ashton, grandson Of Rev Mr..
Todd. Is quite Ill with typhoid fever.
Miss Jennie Todd. daughter Of Row. Mr..
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CARLIN SPRINGS.

"Sprlng HILL" the hospitable home of
Mr.. and Mrs. H. II. Young, was thrown
open last Thursday evening to their many
friends, III honor of the birthday ami
versary of their second daughter, Miss
Nellie. With conversation and music, dane
ing and enjoying the cool lawn under the
trees, followed by refreshments, the even
ing passed most pleasantly. Among those
present were: Mr.. and Mrs. Sinms, Mr.
Victor Ferrett, the Misses Louise, Sarah
and Mary White. Helen and Margaret
Stockbridge, Lulu Morell and Carter, and
Messrs. Berry, Mitchell, Hedrick, Gurley,
Olcott and Morell.
The Euchre Club, which includes IN its
membership large representation of the
people of the village, met Friday night at
the residence of Mr.. Stockbridge, on Wal
nut avenue. Twelve games were played
with much zest, the interest being all the
greater on account of this being the last
meeting of the quarter at which the records
of the members were completed and prizes
awarded. After the interval for refresh
ments, the prizes were given amid much
applause, as follows: First gentlemen's
prize, to Mr.. Royal Gurley; first ladies'
prize. to Mrs. Conner Jones; gentlemen's
Consolation prize, to Mr.. VIM. Mason;
ladies' consolation" prize, to Mrs King.
The next meeting of the club was an
nounced for next Friday evening. at the
residence of Mr.. Jones. on Walnut avenue.
Mr.. c. w. Curtis of Washington is spend
Ing part OF MS vacation mere, enjoying the
novelty of life under canvas, his tent be-
ing pitched near the lower end of Maple
avenue.
The Misses Ossire. who have been spend
. ing the last fortnight with their friends
the Misses Stockbridge, returned Saturday
evening to their home in West Washington.
Mr.. w. H. Olcott and his son Harry left
early Saturday morning for riding trip
to Hayfield. Va. They will return in about
a week.
Mr.. VIM. NJ. Stockbridge of WASHINGTON
who has been spending few days with
Mr.. Walter Jones, returned to the city this
morning.
The strange disappearance of Mr. Dana
Davenport Is exciting especial interest here
as the young man is the nephew of Dr.
Backus of this place, and cousin of Mr.. c..
w. Curtis, who is now staying in the viii
lage.
The question Of a dog tax has been agi-
tated of late In this vicinity, 1t having
been made tho subject of a petition to the
state legislature. 1t ia the general opin-
ion that vigorous measures should be
taken to rid this section of large num-
Der OF worthless CANNES which now infest
1t.
Rev. Mr.. Price preached at the town hall
yesterday afternoon.
Two colored converts were baptized yes
terday in the run at Reeds mill In the
presence of a large crowd of spectators of
both races.
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Todd. has recovered from her recent illness.
A sacred concert was given in the Colored
Baptist Church of Bladensburg last evening
by the Sunday school Of that church.
The new house Of Mr. W. C. Fowler, at
Riverdale, will be completed and ready for
occupation about the 1st Of August.
The new public school building, at River
dale. will be completed about the middle of
August. 1t will contain one large room and
two small cloak rooms, and accommodate
about sixty-fve scholars.
There promises to be lively fight at the
republican primary in Laurel district for
delegates to the county convention. At
recent meeting hell In that district Capt.
VIM NJ. Potter, Luther Brashears and AL
Dion Fairall. who represent the Perkins
faction OF the party. were fndorsed as dele
gates to the convention and Messrs. NJ F.
Schooley, John H. Travers and John P.
Lewis, who are strong Belt MEN. were turn
ed down. Mr.. P. P. Castle. the candidate
for county treasurer. was allowed the privi
lege of naming three of the delegates. and
selected the men favorable to Perkins for
the nomination for clerk of the circuit
court. A leading republican of that dis
trict, who is enthusiastic follower of
Belt, stated to The Star reporter that his
friends did not want to defeat Castle, but
that they were determined to carry the
district for Belt, for county clerk, at the
primary meeting. and elect Messrs. Schoo-
ley. Travers and Lewis as delegates TO the
county convention, Notwithstanding that
they were defeated at a public meeting,
which never should have been held, as the
selection of delegates should always be de-
cided at the primaries. Belt would not
only win in Laurel district, but in the entire
county. prominent republican from the
adjoining district said Perkins was sure to
win In the convention, and that the demo-
Gratis were anxious for Belts nomination,
because they knew they could beat him.
Both Belt and Perkins have been prominent
figures in politics for a number of years,
and each has a host of followers. The re-
publican leadership for Prince Georges
county is involved in this fight, as we'll as
the nomination for the county clerkship, as
the successful candidate will undoubtedly
be the recognized leader.
Evening star., 1895-07-22
BROOKLAND.

The Epworth League of the Brookland
II. e. Church met last night at the town
hall, where the attendance was large.
The Brookland Lodge I. O o. F.. No. 25,
will meet tonight.
Col. Juan Lewis left Brookland for a
lengthy stay at Atlantic City.
Miss Alice Balm, who has been visiting
Mrs. Eaton Brooks, is visiting in southern
Maryland.
Miss Gertrude Baden has returned to
Washington.
At the meeting of the Baptist Young Peo-
pies Union last night Mr.. VIM. Hackett,
the vice president presided, and gave a
well rendered talk on "Clean Lives" Many
who had attended the B. Y. P. Il. conven-
tion in Baltimore were present and spoke
very interestingly concerning its sessions,
Mr.. Sayers of Kentucky, who has just re-
turned from the c. E. reunion, also deliv-
cred a fine address. The delegate return
ed today from Baltimore to attend the re-
ception to be held in Washington tonight.
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c. G. SLOAN & CO., AUCTIoNEERs, 1907 G !
Handsome Household
Effects ait Auction.

ON WEDNESDAY. July TWENTY FOURTH
1895. AT TEN AM. AT RESIDENCE No. 1920
11T1I ST. rTAKE RELT LINE CARS. NEAR P
ST. NV. WE WILL SELL A FINE COLLECTION
OF NEARLY NEW FURNITURE. SUCH AS FINE
UPRIGHT wTIEELOCK PIANO. GILT CORNER
AND RECEPTION CHAIRS, MAHOGANY PARI.OR
TABLES. BRoCATELLE PARLOR SUITE. Mo-
oUETTE RUGS IND CARPETS, MAID MUSIC
GARNET. OVER MANTEI CABINETS. TABLE
LAMPS GILT CLOCK. PICTURES. HANGINGiS
FINE OAK HAIL RACK. CHARTERED OAK
SIDEEOAED. WITH EXTENSION TABLE. COR
NER CHINA CLOSET AND DINING CHAIRS TO
MATCH, STAIR CARPETS. MASSIVE AND ELE-
GANT GA GAMEER R1pS SITE sIE, 5
WALNUT SUITES, TOILET SETS. ORNAMENTS
CHIFFONIERS. FANCY TABLES AND CHAIRS
HAIR MATTRESSES, Pill OwS SERVANTS FUR
NITURE. KITCHEN REQUISITES. &C. &C. ALL
IN FIRST-CI4ASS ORDER AND WORTHY OF THE
ATTENTION OF THOSE IN SEARCH OF GOOD
FURNITURE c. G.. SLOAN & CO.,
jy1S-dts AITCTTONEERS
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WALTER B. WILLIAMS & CO.. Aucr1osEERs
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE LOT on HALE
sTRFET- BETWEEN AND Q STREETS

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE LOT on HALE
sTRFET- BETWEEN AND Q STREETS
SOUTHWEST. IMPROVED BY Two SMALL
FRAME HOUSES. nos. 1915 AND 1917.
BY virtue Of a certain deed Of trust 10 us, dated
November %. 1887, and duly recorded In liber No.
1903 folio 1872 ct seq. of the land records OF the
District Of Columbia, and at the request Of the
parties secured thereby, We. the undersigned trrs-
tees will sell At public auction In fTsnt e The
bay OF JULY. A.p. 1888; At; At SIN oCocH
situate in the city Of washingtonin the District OF
Columbia and designated as and being all of orig.
ipaI lot numbered twelve 02) in square numbered
six hundred and ffty-six ESQ., together with tho
improvements thereon. consisting of two small
frme houses.
to be paid In cash, and the balance in two equal
fnstallnents, payable in and two years. with
interest at the late OF six per centum per annuui
payable seml-annualiy, from the day Of sale, &C.
cured by deed of trust upon the property sold, or
nil cash at the option Of the purchaser. A deposit
Of 500 will he -equred of the purchaser Mt the tlme
Of sale. An conreyancius, recording and notaripl
to be complied with within ten days from day Of
sale otherwise the trustees reserve the right to
resell the property at the risk and cost Of the de.
faultiny purchaser
+. CARFLT. WILLIAMSON, Trustee. +.
jyIsdSd LEMCEL FUGTTT. Trustee
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c. G. SLOAN & CO.. Aucrs. 1907 ST. NV.

ASSIGNEES' SALE OF VALUABLE HOUSE ON
SOUTH SIDE EAST CAPITOL STREET Re.
TWEEN SEVENTH AND EIGHTH STREETS
NO. III.
BY virtue of a deed Of assignment dated July
II, ls93 ana recorded in Liber No. 1872 folio 81
ct seq one of the land records Of the District Of
Columbia, ve the undersigned assignees. will sell
at public auction to the highest bidder in front
TY-FouRTH DAY OF JULY, A. D. 1s95. AT
real estate. situate in the city of Washington,
ty-fve (s5l. in Eben r. Huntinr's subdivision Of
part of square numbered eight hundred and ninety
eight ts9S), per plat recorded in book 60 folio
30 the records Of the office Of the surveyor for
said District. together with the improvements
thereon consisting of a threc-story and cellar bay
window brick dwelling, containing 10 rooms bath,
furnace and every modern Improvement press
brick and brownstone front, subject, however to
a deed of trust securing the sum of So COO & per
cent semi annually, and maturing April "a lse4
Terms Of sale: One-thrd Of the purchase money
above the incumbrance aforesaid to he Maid In
cash and the balance in two equal instaliments az
and two years, with per cent interest nav
able quarterly until paid. and to he secured Nv
deed of trust upon the property Sold all cash,
at option Of purchaser. All conveyancing and re-
cerding at cost Of purchaser. deposit OF 500 at
time OF sale. Terms of sale to be complied with
in ten days from day of SALE the assignees re-
serve the right TO resell the property at the risk
and cost Of defaulting purchaser.
WILLIAM II. BARST0W. Assignee
WASHINGTON DANENH0WER. Assignee.
ty13-d&ds
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iy2C-eoGds
CHANCERY SALE AT AUCTION OF THE THREE
STORY BRICK DWELLING HOUSE, NUM-
BERED 1923. ON ELEVENTH STREET NORTH
WEST AND THE BRICK STABLE In THE

CdANtth1 SALE Al ACC1iON or LIE 1tihE.t<-
BERED 1923, ON ELEVENTH STREET NORTH
WEST, AND THE BRICK STABLE IN THE
REAR.
BY virtue Of a decree of the Supreme Court of
the District of Columbia, passed on the 9th day of
July, 1925, in the equity cause of Orme VS.. Reed
ct al, No. 1883, the undersigned trustees will
premises, on MONDAY, THE TWENTY-NINTH
DAY OF JULY, A d. 1898, AT FIVE O'CLOCK
PM, the lot numbered eleven Q1), in d. S. Hark-
ness subdivision of the square numbered three
hun dred and thrty-ss 1896, in the city of Wash
tngtOn, District of Columbia, said subdivision
District in Book B.. page 50, fronting twenty
(20l feet on the east side OF 11th street between
90 and 'R' streets north west, in said city, and
extending back that width ninety five (95l fe It to
nn alley in the rear thereof, with the improve
n.erts thereon Consisting of three-story brick
small brick stable in the rear, and all Of the
rights, ways. easements, privileges and appur-
teLances thereto belonging.
Terms Of sale: Onc-third of The purchase money
to be paid in cash the day Of sale, the
ratification thereof by the court, and the residue
in two equal instalments. in ,ne and two years
from the day of sale, to bear interest from the
day of sale, at the rate of six per centum per
annum, such deferred payments to be represented
hy the promssory notes of the pprch SER bearing
interest IS Aforesaid or the purchaser. at his
option. may pay all cash therefor. Title TO be
paid. Terms to lie complied with within fifteen
Q5l days from the day of sale. All conveyancing
and recording at the purchasers cost 500 deposit
acceptance of bid.
JAMES s. EDWARDS. Trustee.
500 9TH st. NV.
JAMES F. HOOD, Trustee.
THOMAS BOWLING; e. CO Arcts ivlT-eoStls
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Fire Department.

Mfr. II. e. Thomas of engine house No. was
long time sufferer from nervous debility, superin-
duced by catarrh and hepatic arrangement. He
consulted DR.. Walker and is well. You may do
the saE.e ~
Dr.. Walker may be consulted free of charge, per-
sonally or by letter His well-knewn sapitarilm
Hotel, is open daily for CONSULTATION and treat
nent mel Office hours, 10 am: to Pm; Wednesday On 50
Charges for treatment very, low.
All interviews and correspondence sacredly cont.
DENTAL. No cases made public without consent OF
patients.
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They Bagged a Senator.

It has developed that police raid was
made upon the Palace Club in London
Thursday A number of prominent Ameri-
cans were caught in the raid. The club is
one of several fashionable night clubs in
London. 1t opens at midnight and closes
at am. Lately the Palace has been very
riotous.
The club Is elegantly appointed, having
twenty-five men servants and band play
ing nightly. A hundred men and women,
all in evening dress, were captured. Among
them were a United States Senator, Con-
gressman, a prominent law official of an
eastern state and an American police Of
fcial All save the proprietor and servants
of the club were released. They were re-
manded.
Evening star., 1895-07-22
New York,s Arid Sunday.

All the saloons in New York were closed
yesterday, but the soda water business was
not interfered with.
A representative Of the Liquor Dealers
Association Of New York called upon Gov.
Morton at Ellerslie Wednesday. He read
to Gov. Morton Senator Hills letter to AS
semblyman Benjamin Hoffman, comment
ing on the statements as he went along.
II am not prepared to say whether I will
call an extra session of the legislature" an
swered the governor, after hearing all the
arguments.
Thomas C. Plstt passed Friday night at
Ellerslie. 1t would seem that Mr.. Morton
and Mr.. Plat agree that the party which
passes a Sunday saloon-opening law and
the man who signs the bill will kill them
selves politically.
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AUCTION SALES.
RATCIIFFE, SUTTON G. CO., ACCTIONEFRS.
SUCCESSORS TO RATCLFFE DARR & Co
FUTURE DAYS.

REAL ESTATE AT THE SOUTH WEST CORNER OR En-
sIprsi!n OF MARYLAND Wz=AN AVENUE AND ELEVENTH
BY virtue of a deed Of trust, dated January IL.
AD 1892, recorded in Liber No. 1851, at folio III
se'eby the will ss At public sale II front
July "a a6 1ss At FIVE M 1WhSfnErF ocScK
NJ, the following described real estate situate in
bia, rnd designated as lot numbered twenty three
20 End part OF lot numbered thirty go in A. II.
numbered three hundred and twentyseven s,!sre ss0
the said part Of said lot thirty 3ol intended to be
uescribed as follows: Beginning for said id papt % Of
sad lot thirty 30 at the northeast corner thereof
snd sh running @ thence iouh on 11th street twenty
thrn t23) feet; thence west tive nty-two COZ feet
end four % Inches; thence north twenty (23)
feet; and thence east twenty-five COZ feet and four
description Will more fully appSar by reference mt't to
the plst OF said subdivision recorded in Liber n n.
veyor of the said District
TERMS OF SALE: One-th,rd Of the purchase
@ days anS the resdue Gr heneef esSfn in
three equal instamcnts,, at six: twelve and
per cent per anuum. will he required, secured by
c of on hpfrE the aea eTson
$50 deposit will be required on acceptance of the
ef the purchase money in cash Ali costs Of con.
reyancing. recording and insurance purchaser must
within seven days from day Of sale the trustees
reserve the right to advertise ard sell the said
purchaser after ten days notice Gy sdyertisement
FENDALL E. AIESANDEa Trustee.
mo. A. BAnrHEL. Trustee, '
1.-THE ABOVE SALE IS POSTPONED UNTIL
TnuESsDAI, THU S 80 TWESTY-FIFTH WEN JULY. 1895. at the
FENDAIL E. ALEXANDER, Trustee.
JNo. A. BARTHEI4 Trustee.
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ty1S-G&ds Trustees
THOMAS BOWLING & CO.. Al CTIONEERS.
612 e st. NV.
TRUSTEES SALE CT ENTIRE CONTENTS OF


TRUSTEES SALE CT ENTIRE CONTENTS OF
DRUG STORE.
By virtue Of a clatte deed of trust, dated the
18th day Of December 1893, ard duly recorded. in
I.iher No. 1883. folio 1874 ct sea.. of the land
records for the District Of Columbia, and by direc-
ton of the parties secured thereby. will sell at
public auction, at the auction rooms of Thomas
Dowling & Co.. 62 F. At. NV. On WEDNESDAY.
JULY TWENTYFOURTH. 1898 AT TEN O'CLOCK
AM. a large quantity Druggists Supplies con-
sistirg of labeled aid plain bottles, spice cans,
scales weights, counters, signs, show cases, shelv
ing. &C., measures jars and many other articles
needed in the drug business. partially mentioned
above. and contained in schedule attached
to said deed. MILLS DEAN.
ty19-4t Trustee.