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trat Socialn that the Christian cannot be true citizen, comes the deep, true, sonorous voice from press and pulpit, from nonconformity and orthodoxy alike the note sounded, that Christianity was intended to save not only men, but man, and that it's mission should be to teach us not only how to die as individuals, but how to live as members of society,""
 Many strides forward have been made within the memory of man, and yet to- day no worthy science of social problems or conception of the nature of social evolution obtains, and it remains a note worthy fact to remember that in the midst of it all the masses of people, by dint of hard work, can scarcely provide themselves with the necessaries of life
 
 In the next chapter, "Conditions of Human Progress" the author first dis cusses what human society really is. 1t is an amazing fact to reflect that man if left to himself would never progress, would never have risen and constructed the wonderful achievements of the nine teenth century, The substance of this interesting chapter is that it is funda- mental law that we must progress, not consciously or by our own desires, but by the action of those laws the discovery of which has raised biology from a mere record of isolated facts to a majestic story of orderly progress. and that the laws which have governed the develop ment Of HOWer forms Of llfe are operating in society under more complex condi- tions. Science has defined these laws for the individual, 1t must also be her duty to define them for society.
 If we lend ourselves to an impartial discussion and observe from the authors standpoint we can readily perceive how progress is the result of selection and re- jection No two individuals are alike. One is above the average of the many and it is he that survives and succeeds. Life is one continual struggle and stress of competition, but also a record of ceaseless progress. Looking around us at the forms of life in the world at the present day we see, as it were, only the isolated peaks of the great ranges of life, the gaps and valleys between rep resenting the number of forms which have disappeared in the wear and stress of evolution"
 If this is true of individuals a momen- tous step was taken when man first or ganized himself into societies. and the same immutible law held good in regard to the nations of the earth. The great powers of antiquity, the Babylonian, Assyrian and Persian empires and Greek sates, were made under the same conditions of stress and conflict One nation obtains the mastery over another and survives, until today who is able to withstand the vigor, the energy, the virile life of the Anglo-Saxon race? And even though we look forward to the tima when wars shall end the implements of
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industry will ever prove more effective and deadly weapons than the swords.
 In the next chapter, 'No Rational Sane tion for Progress" the author gives some thoughtful points on the condition of the masses as entrusted with the favored few, and he says. Tt is a deliberate yer dict that the conditions of life in the ad- vanced societies of today are without any sanction from reason for the masses of the people,"
 In "The Central Feature of Human History" the author has drawn a strong picture to illustrate his meaning in sup posing a visitor from another planet to arrive upon our earth. He would have explained to him our institutions, our commerce, our government, and even the forces at work amonst us, the problems, social and political, which occupy our minds, and yet when this visitor ob- served our churches, temples and cathe- drals, his guide would be puzzled to de- fine our religion. If he spoke as a scientist he might say they were merely the be- llefs which survived from a former race, a mere instinct and that by the intel lectual they were entirely diseredited. etc., and yet Goethe said: The deepest, nay, the one theme of the worlds history to which all others are subordinate"
 The chapters on "Western Civilza- ton" are particularly incisive and com prehensive. The author says that there has been abroad in the minds of men an idea which finds expression, that this vast development in the direction or in dividual economic. political and social enfranchisement which has been taking place in our civilization is essentially an intellectual moVements
 The author denies this to be the fact. He holds that the intellect could not he the moving force behind the evolution in progress For the nature of this force l.. boo tn 1n our era and quotes MT. Lecky as saying Any impartial observer would describe the most distinctive virtue referred to in the New Testament as love, charity, or philanthropy" The authors analysis of these altruistic ideals of our Christian religion and the force of his argument is convincing, as we'll as instructive an" most charming matter. One may not ac- cept unreservedly MT. Kidd's statements, but we find in his book the strongest ar guments for a revealed religion that have ever been made from the point of view of an evolutionist. PAUL PRY.
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GOSSIP FROM B00kLAND.

Social Evolution" by Benjamin Kidd, appeared in 1894 and has won it's way into the heart of large class of readers upon Its own distinct merits. After the first three months the sales have stead fly increased, until edition after edition has been gone through with, and today the work is considered one of the most important and valuable contributions to sociology that has ever appeared. No small amount of the success and appre- citation of the work is due to it's noble tone, it's clear and delightful style and to the pleasure experienced by the reader as he is conducted through the strong, digniied and courteous discussion. The average reader may scarcely incline to the perusal of so momentous a subject as "Social Evolution" conscious. perhaps of a lack of preparation necessary to the appreciation of the discussion, but in taking up the work by Mr. Kidd we feel ourselves led by an able guide, who gracefully leads us on a pleasant mental Journey and survey of social questions in general.
 In concise and well written initial chapter, entitled "The Outlook" with the author we review what has been accom- plished by science, and of the wonderful revolution made and reconstruction ef- fected by the acceptance of evolutionary science, the first impetus to which was the publication of Darwin's Origin of Species," a discovery that has influ- enced the attitude of the scientific mind along the entire branch of human knowl- edge, even to the discussion of our re- ligious beliefs, and the scientists have even deemed 1t their duty to deprive so- ciety of it's religion; yet with an echo from Rousseau's doctrine In the Con
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RADCLIFFE, SUTTON & CO., Auctioneers,
Successors to Radcliffe, Darr & Co..

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE MPRovED
AND UNIMPRoyED REAL ESTATE on Sd
STREET NEAR THE CORNER OF N STREET.
AWARE AVENUE AND NJ STREET. AND ON
DELAWARE AVENUE NEAR STREET
By virtue Of q decree Of the Supreme Court of tho
District Of Columbia, passed in Equity Cause No.
16i37, wherein Elizabeth Mitchell ct al COM
ants the undersigned trustees will oer for sale IL
front OF the respective premises. on MONDAY, THE
TWENTY EIGHTH DAY OF OCTOBER, AID: 1895.
AT HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK PM, the follow
ing described land and premises situate in the city
Of Washington, District of Columbia. and known a.
parts Of lot IL, in square 500. This lot will DO
follows:
Parcel No. l. Fronts 14.se feet on Sd street and
has depth Of 81. $50 feet. with fve-foot outlet
on q ten-foot alley. This parcel is improved by .
Parcel No. + Located at the southwest corner Of
frenSse Of fe e ON Delaware avenue with an
average depth of about 81 feet to ten-foot alley.
This lot is unimproved and contains about l.4oS.3
Parcel No. 8. Adjoins said parcel No. 2, on the
SOUTH and fronts Is. 547 feet on Delaware avenue.
and has an average depth Of about 9S feet. with
fve-foot outlet ON the ten-foot alley This lot u
Terms Of sale: One third of the purchase money
to be paid in cash. the balance In one and two years
be evidenced by the notes Of the purchaser and to
be secured by deed Of upon the premises sold
anrum from the day Of sale. interest payable sem-
chaser. A deposit Of $500 on parcel No. and .
be made at the time of sale. Terms Of sale to be
complied with in fifteen days from day Of salet
otherwise the trustees reserve the right to resell
purchaser;. cost " Ii. sHoLEs: Trustss.
CHAs. W. DARR Trustee,
oc16-d&dbs Equity bldg, 3l7-3l9 "A st. NV.
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KENsINGTON.

Mrs. Mary Milliken of WASHINGTON is the
guest of Mrs. F. P. Nash.
The colored people of Kensington and vi
cln1ty have orgc nized School Club" with
the following officers: President, Henry
Frazer; vice president, Alex. Catcher; Sec
retary, Mary Williams; assistant secretary,
Della Samson; treasurer, Carrie Reeves.
republican rally and mass meeting will
be held in the new town hall Tuesday
evening. A number of prominent speakers
Will address the meeting and good music
will be in attendance.
Mr.. j. ]. Halstead and family, who have
been spending the summer in Kensington,
Will remove to Washington November /,
but Will return to KeIsington in the
spring.
The recently erected marble altar in the
new Carroll Memorial Church at Forest
Glen will be consecrated Sunday morning
by Bishop Curtis of Wilmington, assisted
by a number Of priests from Washington
and other places. Rev. Father Quinn,
from tie university, will deliver the SER
mon. There will be an excellent choir for
the occasion, composed of ladies' and gen.
tlemen from Washington, under the leader
ship OF Mrs Lamb Clark. The altar, which
Is a beautiful one, was the gift of Mrs.
Norah Morgan of Washington.
Rev. Jas. T. Marshall of the Warner
Memorial Presbyterian Church will take
for his subject Sunday morning "Self-ef-
facement. Christian Endeavor services
will be held at 7:3O pm. Prayer meeting
will be held Thursday at 7:3O pm. A series
Of special Gospel services will be held from
November to November 10. inclusive.
The services for st. Paurs NJ. E. Church
for the coming week will be as follows:
Sunday school, $50 am; preaching by the
pastor at II am; Junior League, 3 pm,
Mrs. R. NJ. Moore, leader; topic. "The
Death of Stephen class meeting, Tuesday
at 1880 pm, w. H. Wheatley. leader;
prayer meeting, Thursday at 100 PM, led
by the pastor, Rev. Robert NJ. Moore.
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EVANSVILLE.

A rousing democratic meeting was held
at Chillum last night for the purpose of
ratifying the state and county tickets. Mr..
Anthony L. Ray presided and Mr.. E. c.
wincberger acted as secretary. Nearly all
the candidates on the county ticket were
present. Speeches were made by Jos. X
Roberts, jr, of Marlboro, Jos. S. Wilson,
candidate for states attorney: r. E.
Brandt, candidate for the legislature; VIM.
B. Clagett candidate for clerk of the court;
Jas. C. Rogers of BladensDurs and DIR. T.
NJ. Baldwin, editor of the Laurel Democrat.
The Cotillion Club gave a delightful dance
last evening at the old Hyatt mansion on
Bowie avenue. Excellent music was fur
nished by an orchestra from Washington,
and a tempting supper was served about ii
o'clock. Among those present were Mr..
and Mrs. H. c. Dobbs, Mr.. and Mrs. Rex
Smith, Misses Florence, Mamie and Maggie
Fitzpatrick, Mary Wells, Frances Mudd.
Lola and May Tricou. Mary Dorsey, Kath-
crime Combs, Susan Naylor, Edith Rath-
bone, Blanche Creysel. Eva Moran, Julia
Bulloch, the Misses Shelenberger and Miss
Williams, Messrs. Eeitch, Shelenberger,
Jeff Combs, George Harris, Frank David
son. Harry Dorsey, Joe Rogers. Pew.
Frank Will and Hodges Carr. VIM. Van
Loan, VIII Donnelly and DR.. Compton Will
son.
Chas. McInhenney, jr., whose leg was
broken last Thursday by being thrown from
a wagon In a runaway accident, was sent
to a hospital in Washington yesterday for
treatment.
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FUTURE DAYS.
RADCLIFFE, SUTTON & CO., AUCTS.
Successors to Ratclifre Darr & CO...

TRUSTEES SALE OF SEVEN FOUR ROOM
FRAME HOUSES AT BURRVILL4E, AND ONE
FRAME HOUSE AT LINCOLN, d. C.
BY virtue of deed of trust duly recorded in
Ltter No 2O11 at folio 415 ct seq, Of the land
records Tor the District Of Columbia. and ut he
signed trustees will offer for sale, by public auc-
tion, IN front Of the premises, on WEDNESDAY.
SIXTH DAY OF NOVEMBER, AID. 1898, AT
THREE O'CLOCK PM, the following described
iand and premises, situate in the county of Wash
ington. District Of Columbia, and designated as
co. thirty-one t3D, forty-two (42) and fifty eight
bSl, in block six 90, of section three ~, In Burr
Vile, according to plat recorded in Liber 1858.
folio 1871, of the land records Of the District Of
Columbia, together with all the improvements,
rights, &c.
On the same day, Immediately after the sale of
the above, and by virtue of the same trust, We
Will sell, In front Of the premises lots nine (9l
to sixteen l6) both inclusive, in square one ~, Of
the subdivision known as Lincoln, recorded In
county subdivision Book Governor Shepherd, page
%, of the surveyors Office of the District of Co.
lumbia, together with all the improvements, rights
&c.
Terms Of sale: One-third cash, the balance in
one and two years, with interest from the day of
able semi-annuay, secured by deed Of trust on the
property sold, or all cash, at the option of the
purchaser. deposit of $50 each lot required
ut the time of sale. II the terms Of sale are not
complied with in 10 days from the day OF sale, the
trustees reserve the right resell the property, at
five days advertisement of such resale in some
newspaper Published in Washington, d. c. All
conveyarcing and recording at the cost Of the pur
chaser.
LEONARD c. BAILEY,
JOHN A. PIERRE,
oco6d&dbs Trustees
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on Bunker Hill road was condemned by the
health office lately, and preparations are
being made to fill 1t up.
Mrs. e. D. Blair, the wel1-known chalk
talker OF New York. gave an interesting
Of the Baptist Church. Although the talk
was chiefly for the children and young peo-
pie, many older folks were present and eound
the talk very entertaining.
Monday evening at 7:3O o'clock revival
services will begin at the Baptist Church
on Providence street. They will be conduct
ed every evening by Evangelist Elsom of
Virginia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burns. who have been occu-
plying for some time Mrs. c. Lynch's store
on Bunker Hill road, will move next week
into one Of Mr.. MacNamara's houses in
Brookland.
Miss Hattie Gray returned to the city to-
day. after short visit with Mrs. V. 3. Null
Ian on 18th street.
A society composed of the members of the
Bible history class of st. Anthony's Church
gave its first tea at the residence Of Mrs.
Page. The girls made bewitching waitress
es. In their muslin aprons and caps trimmed
In colored ribbons. Besides the tea and
WaIers. chocolate cake oysters and candy
could be had. During the evening a musical
ana literary program was rendered by va
rlous talent. Piano solos were given by
Miss Mary Page, Miss Helen Brooks, Miss
Hattle Gray and Miss Lizzie Burns. who
played for the first time in public, and show
ed hersef equal to the occa sion. There
was trio, by Miss Mary Page, Miss Mary
Burr and Mr.. Mcleod Page, and a vocal
solo by Gertrude Hamilton, who portrayed
IN charming manner '1n Olden Times
Mary Bowling gave recitation, which was
warmly applauded. The evening closed with
a dance. The house was prettily decorated
with autumn leaves, artistically arranged,
Wnich reflects great credit upon the youth
fui members. 1t Is probable that similar
entertainments will be given monthly, the
proceeds Of which will be given to St An
thongs Church
The NJ. S. c., an organization of Wood
purn, gave dance Thursday night at the
town hall, which was largely attended.
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DUNcANsoN BROS, AUcTIoNEERs.

TRUSTEES SALE OF REAL ESTATE, CORNER OF
SIXTEENTH AND .ROSEDALE STREETS, AND
ON SIXTEENTH STREET. In LONG
MEADOWS" D. C.
By virtue Of certain deed of trust to us. dated
September 2, 1892, and duly recorded September 3d.
1892 in ber No. 1927, at folio 1853 ct seq, of the
land records Of the District of Columbia, and at
the request Of the party secured thereby, We, the
undersigned trustees, will sell, at public auction in
front Of the premiseson MONDAY, THE TWENTY
EIGHTH DAY OF OCTOBER, AID. 1895, AT FIVE
O'CLOCK PM, the following described land and
premises, situate in the county of Washington, in
the District of Columbia and designated and
being sublots numbered 16, II, 10 and 20 OF Will
lam II. Manogue and the American Security and
Trust Company's subdivision of lots numbered from
1 to 10 inclusive. in block numbered 81 being all
of said block, in Job Barnard trustee, and others
subdivision Of part Of Long Meadows" said
first named subdivision is recorded In Book No. Sat
page IS of county subdivisions. in the office Of the
surveyor Of said District
to be paid in cash, and the balance in two equal
interest at six 90 per centum per anulm. payable
semi-annualIy, from day Of sale, secured by deed
of trust upon the property Sold or all ASH at the
option of the purchaser. deposit of $50 will be
required of the purchaser Of each lot at the time
Of sale. All conveyancing, recording and notarial
fees ut the cost Of the purchaser. Terms Of sale
to be compiled 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-
faulting purchaser -
Adds B. BROWNE,
oc17, Is, q, d, 2e&2s Trustees.
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LANGDON.

Mr.. Charles B. Cameron of Emporia
street, Avalon Heights, while splitting
wood, cut off the index finger of his left
hand.
Mr. Joseph Chiffon contractor and build
er, of 2Sth street, Avalon Heights. injured
his finger quite badly on Wednesday af
ternoon.
The Christian Endeavor Society gave a
very pleasant social, and presented Jean
Inglows Songs Of Seven" very nicely
Wednesday evening last. The entertain
ment opened with an anthem. who Is
the King of Glory" by the choir; reading,
instrumental duet. Mr.. Ben. Kloffer and
Mr.. Fred Reeves. Then the Songs Of
Seven" seven times one, exultation, Miss
Ethel Baker: seven times two, romance,
Miss Lulu Baker; seven times three, love.
Mrs. Leona Sherman; seven times four.
maternity, Miss Anna Chesky, and the
children, Miss Ethel Watson. Miss Zulu
Edwards, Miss Olive Mcneil, Masters Wy
att Mills and Ralph Brown; seven times
five, widowhood, Mrs. I. J. Baker; seven
times six, giving in marriage, Mrs. c. A.
Baker; the bridal party was represented
by Miss Verde Catterton as bride, Mr.. r.
e. George as bridegroom, and Mr.. Brown
as the minister; seven times seven, long
ing for home, Mrs. E. p. Sherman at this
time the choir sang appropriate music.
They then formed a very pretty tableau.
The president OF the society gave short
talk, which was followed by vocal solo
by Miss Verde Catterton.
At the meeting of Good Templar Lodge
the following officers were elected for the
ensuing term: Mr.. I. J. Baker, chief tenn
plar; Mr.. Charles B. Cameron, vice tenn
lar; Mr.. r. E. George, financial secretary;
Mrs. J. g. Durfey, treasurer; Miss Anna
Chesky, recording secretary; Miss Verde
Catterton, marshal. The chief templar
appointed Mr.. r. E. George to prepare the
program for the next meeting night Mrs.
pared program: Vocal solo, Mrs. A. NJ
Dewey; vocal solo, Miss Bertha Platt
reading, Mr.. James H. Plat; reading,
Evening Prayer at Girls School," Mrs.
and Mrs. j. H. Platt and daughter Ber-
tina, and Mrs. Lee Roy WEIGH Of Washing
ton.
Mr.. c. A. Baker started yesterday for
Cripple Creek Col
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IN THE CHI URCHE S

There is to be week of revivals for
local Methodists, beginning tomorrow
These gatherings will open tomorrow morn
ing at Foundry Church and will continue
at the same place for the next seven days
All the Methodist churches are united in
the movement and the various pastors
will assist each evening the evangelist
who Is to have general charge, d. w. Pot
ter of Chicago.
The Grace Reformed Sunday school has
been presented with handsome chapel
organ. 1t is to be used in the primary
department.
AS the result of earnest work, and at
the anniversary of the church and Sabbath
school, recently held, about eighteen hun
dred dollars was raised to pay off debt
of two thousand dollars resting on the
Keller Memorial Lutheran Church.
Last week the American board Of COM
missioners for foreign missions Of Con-
gregational churches held it's annual meet
ing in Brooklyn. The three churches in
this city were represented by Rev. DR.. s.
M. Newman and by Gen. E. Whittlesey
and wife. all of the First Church.
beginning of the Protestant Reformation
under Martin Luther, when he nailed the
ninety-five theses on the door of the
Castle Church, Wittenberg. Some of the
churches in this city will observe the day
in one way or another.
AS result Of the protracted revival
services at Hamlfne Church a number of
new members have been received.
The Epworth League of North Capitol
NJ. E. Church celebrated last Sabbath as
Old Folks day. Before the regular morn
ing service Rev. John E. Evans conducted
an old-style love feast. DR.. j. i. Hendsley
led a special choir of twelve voices with
Miss Ella Lowdermilk as organist.
Rev. John E. Fout has returned from a
two weeks vacation trip to his old home in
West Virginia. During his absence the
pulpit of the United Brethren Memorial
Church was filed by Revs. Henry Baker
and York. Next Tuesday evening Rev. C.
I. B. Braine. who is stopping in the city,
Is to make an address at the church, and
charge Of Rev. ]. T. Spangler Of Hagers-