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TAKOMA PARK.

Mr.. and Mrs. D. Haines, former resi-
dents are spending a week at Mr.. c. NJ.
Heatons.
The weekly social of the Ladies' Benevo-
lent Society of the Methodist Church, held
In Takoma Hall last night, with Mrs. Col
G. c. Kniffin IN charge, was a success in
nun.oers as well as financially, the warm
evening making the demand for ice cream
most gratifying. Much credit Is due the
able corps of assistants selected by Mrs
Kniffin, viz: Misses Grace Norman, Edna
Dyre, Edith George. Maud and Myrtle Foil
mer and Louise Follmer, a little fairy in
white, whose rapid execution of orders
attracted much admiration, and would
have done credit to a professional.
Rev. DIR. Bennett of Princeton will again
fill the pulpit in the Presbyterian Church
at the IL am. service tomorrow.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johns of Washington are
guests of DR.. and Mrs. H. NJ. Bennett of
Magnolia avenue.
Mr.. L. NJ Mooers of this place claims to
have beaten the record in raising sun
flowers, having one stalk twelve feet high.
with a bloom fifteen inches in diameter,
while second plant is twelve and a half
feet high, containing thirty-two full-blown
flowers.
Miss Irene Steers, guest for three weeks
Of Mrs. VIM. Dano of Rockville. has re-
turned to her home. Miss Mamie HUH, a
recent guest of Mrs. Chas. Steers, has :e-
turned to her home. accompanied by Miss
Annie Steers.
A large party of Takomaites enjoyed an
excursion to Colonial Beach during the
week, among whom were Mrs. S. E. Page
and family, with her guests, Mrs. Frank
Williamson and family, and Miss Hattie
Robinson of Ell Paso, Texas, Miss Daisy
Danforth and others.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Alvey, with their
young daughter and son, have returned
from Frederick, where they attended the
marriage festivities of Mr.. T. Fred Alvey
to Miss A. r. McSherry, Master Richard
Alvey and a young brother of the bride
officiating as ribbon holders at the marriage
ceremony.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. H. r. Brown, with Miss
Charline Brown of Blair avenue, left this
afternoon for a fortnight's stay with
friends at Colonial Beach.
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BRIGHTwOOD.

Thursday evening the Brightwood Ave-
nue. Citizens Association held it's regular
monthly meeting in the large hall of Eel
ter's Hotel. Those present were Messrs.
Claude king.W. E. Nalley, DIR. C. G. Stone,
Calvin Wilmer, Theo. G.. Felter, Frank
Saul, Edwin T. Bates. Robert f. l.. White
William Knowles, John L. Norris and
others. Owing to the absence of the II EST
dent, Mr.. w. V. Cox, who is now taking
his vacation at Virginia Beach, and Of the
vice president, Mr.. N. L. Robinson, who Is
sick at his home on a. road. Mr.. W. E.
Nalley was elected president pre- tenn. up
on the molten of Dr. Stone. After Mr..
King, the secretary, read the minutes Of
the last previous meeting, a motion was
made and carried to have read and adopt
ed the new constitution and bylaws. With
but few amendments 1t was unanimously
adopted a whole. Several reports from
the standing committees were received.
Two new members were elected and some
thirty nominations announced. The matter
of having the constitution and bylaws
printed was discussed and referred to the
committee on printing. An appropriation
was made to defray the expenses of the
secretary's Office. The next regular meet
ing will be held on the second Friday of
September at Feltcr's Hotel.
The Christian Endeavor Society of En-
DRY Chapel held a business meeting Thurs
day evening at the church. The result of
the recent entertainment and lawn sociable
was the main topic of discussion. 1t was
reported that the entertainment was very
successful and that the proceeds will be
large enough TO make extensive improve
ments of the interior of the church.
Wedre sday evening the Royal Arch
Chapter held its regular bi-monthly meet
ing. The degree of mark master was con-
ferred one candidate. The attendance
was very large, great many visitors from
the Washington Naval Chapter Of Anacos-
tia being present. The meeting was the
most entertaining of this season. The sing
ing was especially fine all those present
participated.
Mr.. William King Is quite sick at his
home ON Blair road, near North Takoma.
Misses Jennie and Mamie Dickson of
Philadelphia. who have been visiting their
cousins the Misses McElwee of Flint street,
leave TO-DAY for home.
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grove FEAR by, when the convention was
soon called to order by its president, Mr.
Ray Bailey of Herndon. The brass band
of Herndon discussed excellent music, and
the CONVEX ton was formally opened with
prayer by Rev. Mr.. Weller, pastor of the
NJ. E. Church South, and singing Amer
lea" by the audience. Devotional exercises
were held for twenty minutes, conducted
by the Salem Society, led by Mr.. B. F.
Cornwell. The address in the morning was
made by Rev. Mr.. Weller. In the after
noon Rev. DIR. ]. X. Mason of Herndon
made the principal address, and Mr.. Z. l..
counts of the great Christian Endeavor
convention held in Boston, and Mr.. VIII
Douglass of Ballston spoke on the subject
of conventions. The speaking was inter-
spersed with vocal and instrumental music.
Mr.. Joseph Webster of Falls Church added
much interest to the occasion with several
selections on the cornet, and Miss Maud
Young of Herndon sang with fine effect
led by Prof. H. F. Lowe of Falls Church.
was held, when subjects connected with
the prayer meeting, lookout and social COM
mitt ees were discussed. The next conven-
ton of the society will be held at Ballston
in November.
Mr. E. v. Crittenden has purchased a lot
from Mr.. r. N. Gaskins, corner of Forbes
and Center streets. and ccntemplateS build
ing in the near future.
Mrs. Joseph Young of Washington Is
spending few days with her daughter,
Mrs. Lieut.. I. S. X. Reeves, at the home of
Mrs. j. e. Birch.
Dr. T. M. Talbot and wife have gone to
Norfolk
Miss Ollie Sims of Loudoun county is
visiting her sister, Mrs. D. A. Breckin-
ridge, on Broad street.
Mr. c. F. Newman and daughter, Miss
Mabel, who have been spending several
weeks in New York have returned.
The ladies' of the Baptist Church viii
have lawn party on the Eagle House
\ 10, oh
Messrs. C. w. Parker, Arthur Flag,
Mrs. E. W. Watkins and children and Miss
Jessie England have gone 20 Colonial
Beach.
Mrs A. E. Rowell is visiting friends in
Stafford county, Va.
At the meeting of Falls Church Lodge Ct
Odd Fellows Thur sday night MIG. Gather
gave an interesting talk on his visit to
Boston TO the Christian Endeavor conven-
ton.
Mr.. W. P Speer, after spending several
days at his farm at Oakton Va, has re-
turned home.
Mr. Ed NJ Talbot has returned from a
trip to Colonial Beach.
successful lawn party was held last
night by the Mission Band of the Presby-
terrain Church.
Mrs. Mary O'Brien, sister of Mrs. d. L.
Rathbun, who has been visiting in Baiti-
more for several weeks, returned bone on
Wednesday.
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THOMAS BOWLING, AUCTIONEER,
612 ST. NV

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
PROPERTY, CONSISTING OF FIVE BRICK
DWELLINGS, FRONTING ON + STREET BE
TWEEN SECOND AND THIRD, AND y BRICK
STORE AND DWELLING AT THE CORNER
OF AND THIRD STREETS SOUTHWEST,
AND TWO BRICK DWELLINGS ADJOINING
THE SAME, OR AS MUCH OF THE SAID
THE INDEBTEDNESS SECURED BY TIIH
DEED OF TRUST HEREINAFTER REFERRED
TO.
BY virtue of certain deed Of trust, dated the
Goth day of May, A. d. 1890, and duly recorded in
Lber 1852, folio 1914 ct sel. of the land records
of the District of Columbia, aud ut The written
request of the party secured thereby, /, as Sur
viving trustee. will sell at public auction. in front
of the premises. on SATURDAY, THE SEVEN
PAST -FOUR O'CLOCK PM, the following de-
scribed real estate, much thereof as may be
required to pay the Indebtedness secured under the
said deed of trust to wit: Original lots numbered
five % and six t6), in square numbered five hun
bred and eightythree t5Ssl, in the city of Wash
ington, d. c., together with the improvements
thereon, and all rights, &c.
Terms of sale: One-third of the purchase money
in cash, and the balance in and two years,
with interest at the rate of six per cent per an
mum, said interest payable semiannually, and
secured by deed of trust the property sold, or
all cash, at the option of the purchaser All con-
yeyancing and recording at the purchasers cost.
A deposit of $500 will be required at the time Of
sale, IL sold in separate parcels, a deposit Of
be complied with ,n fifteen days from the day Of
sale, the trustee may resell, at The cost Of
the defaplting purchaser after five days public
notice of the same.
GEO. II. b. WHITE,
au6-d&ds Surviving Trustee.
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AUCTION SALES.
DuNCANsoN BROS, AUCTIoNEERs
THIS AFTERNOON.

TRUSTEES SALE CT VALUABLE REAL ESTATE.
KNOWN AS PREMISES NOS. 1928 AND 1625
FOURTH STREET NORTHWEST, IN THE CITY
CT WASHINGTON. IMPROVED BY TWO
BRICK DWELLINGS.
Under and by Write of certain deed Of trust.
dated March /, 1898. and recorded in Liber No.
1903, folio ct sea-, of the land records of the
District of Columbia and by the direction in writ
ing Of the party secured by said deed of trust we
the undersigned. will offer for sale, at public auc-
ton. in front Of the premises, SATURDAY. the
TENTH DAY OF AUGUST. AID. 1895. at FIVE
O'CLOCK P. NJ, the following described real estate
viz: All of lots numbered ffty-one 51) and fifty
square numbered five hundred and twenty 600, as
per plat recorded in Liner No.. 70 folio 3d. of the
records of the Office OF the surveyor of the District
Of Columbia, with the improvements above
stated.
Terms Of sale: One-third of the purchase money
payable in cash {of which deposit of 500 each
lot must be paid to trustees az the time of sale)
the balance in two equal installments. notes OF the
purchaser purchasers, payable in and two
years from date Of SALE with interest the rate OF
9 per centnni Per annum, payable semi annually,
said notes to be scurd by deed of trust upon the
property sold all cash, at the purchasers op-
ton. Each lot will he sold separately. All cen
vcyancing and recording and notarys fees at he
cost of the purchaser purchasers. Terms of sale
to be complied with within fifteen days from DIS lie
Il sale or the property will be again offered for
sale, after five days Reimbursement In new
paper published in the city of Washington, DC.
GEORGE e. FLEMING.
WILLIAM d. HOOVER,
Jy31-eod&ds Trustees. 40 La. nv
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BROOKLAND.

Mrs. Boyer is visiting her sister, Mrs
Geo. Schwier.
Mrs j. o. Boggs has returned from At
lantic City and has with her her aunt,
Mrs j. H. Crew Of Camden, N. j., who will
spend week or two in Brookland
Mr.. j. r. Moore has recovered from his
recent Illness. Mrs. Moore has her sister
visiting her.
Last night several members of the Brook
land Lodge, 1. o. o. F., No. %, were the
guests of Metropolis No. 16, of Washing
ton.
s.. Anthony's lawn party closed last
night after a successful run of four nights.
The spacious grounds, so artistically decor
ated, were filed with merry crowd. All
the booths were we'll patronized and as it
grew late the remaining articles were auc-
toned. The host of young maidens at the
confectionery and lemonade and soda water
as also were the Mattresses at the dinner
and supper tables. The paddle stand man.
aged to keep crowd around it all the
time, and the gipsy camp was eagerly
sought. Dancing was INDUCED in Until a
late hour. The young men and boys did
their share by assisting in various ways.
Louis Julien looked after the soda water
and Edward Hamilton and Cyrus Julien
ably managed the SNOWFALL stand. All the
committees are to be commended for their
hard and cheerful work. The donations
were large and generous, and 1t is hoped
that, after all returns are made, hand
some sum will be realized, so that the new
church may soon be built.
The Brookland Drum Corps met last
night at the town hall. The instruments,
including drums and bugles, had arrived
and We're used at this meeting. There are
yet several vacancies that Mr.. john Gass,
the leader, would like to have filed as soon
as possible. All the boys of Brookand
should be interested In this worthy organi-
cation and should hasten to join it.
The friends of Mr.. Fillmore will be glad
to learn that he has almost recovered from
his late illness, and for a few days has been
able to be out enjoying the fresh air.
Mrs. r. r. West and her three sons are
still enjoying themselves at Lancaster, Ky,
where they will remain until late in the
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CARLIN SPRINGS.

Among the Washingtonians in this vicin-
ity for the heated term are Messrs. Chaplin
Brown and Mills Dean.
A meeting of the board of directors of the
Carlin Springs Cooperative Association was
held a few nights ago in the town hall,
with Gen. S. S. Burdette, the president, in
the chair, and DR.. Wm.M. Backus as secre-
tary. No business of special Importance
was brought before the board, which adj
journed after giving attention to current
matters.
A number of gentlemen met at the resi-
dence of Mr.. NJ. C. Mitchell on Poplar ave-
nue. Thursday evening, for the purpose of
forming a permanent organization of the
Carlins, Va, branch of the Mercantile
Railway Building and Loan Association of
Alexandria, Va. The following officers and
directors were elected: President, NJ. c.
Mitchell; first vice president, II. B. He'd
rick; second vice president, VIM NJ. King;
secretary, DIR. VIM. NJ. Backus; treasurer,
W. Harry Olcott; directors, Jas. l.. Schaaff,
w. H. Stockbridge, Walter P. Jones, Chas.
H. Seaton, H. B. Hedrick, VIM. NJ. King,
Jas. NJ. Laughlin, w. c. Pennywit, Geo. D.
Mitchell, NJ. c. Mitchell, DR.. VIM. NJ. Back
US and w. Harry Olcott. After the adop-
ton of rules and regulations for the gov
eminent of the association, the meeting adj
journed.
Mr.. Harry Mitchell has been elected a
member of the tennis club and is causing
his older colleagues to look to their laurels.
Mr.. Brinkerhoff, contractor for Mr.. C. E.
Town, has broken ground for the house of
the latter, to be erected on Poplar avenue.
The work will be pushed to completion as
soon as practicable.
The largest, as well as one of the most
successful meetings in all respects of the
Euchre Club, was held last evening at
Seven Cables, the residence of Capt. and
Mrs Pennywit, on Summit avenue. In adj
dition to the forty players seated at the
ten tables, several other guests were pres
ent. After the fifteen games which con-
stituted the evenings play had been finish
ed refreshments were served in the house
and outside, under the rays of the moon.
When the score was summed up 1t was
found that Mr.. Harry Mitchell had the
highest record among the gentlemen-11
games won. Mrs King, Mrs. Stocking and
Miss Beck were tied for first place among
the ladies, each having won ten games.
Among those present, in addition to the
members of the club, were Gen. S. S. Bur
dett and Mr.. and Mrs. w. S. Stetson of this
place. and Messrs. Charles Schaaff, VIM.
M. Stockbridge and Miss Clara Duvan of
WASHINGTON.
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SUBURBAN NEWS
ANACOSTIA.

There was considerable excitement yes
terday In the vicinity of Oxon Hill. Nd,
caused by the appearance there of two
strange large dogs, both of which appear
ed to be mad. The news that mad dogs
were about spread through the neighbor-
hood with surprising rapidity, and large
crowd of men and boys armed with guns
aLd clubs were quickly in pursuit. Eventu-
ally the dogs were overtaken near Fort
Foote. Nd, and killed. but while at large
they managed to bite two dogs belonging
to Mr.. John Stump. a farmer, who at once
had them killed. 1t is not known whether
any other dogs than those of Mr.. Stump
were bitten. but owners of CANNES
In the section are keeping a close watch on
their animals.
The erection of the long talked-of chapel
branch of the Baptist Church at Anacostia
and will be under the pastoral superintend-
ence of Rev. H. T. Stevenson, pastor of the
Anacostia Church. will, 1t Is expected, be
begun shortly, most of the necessary ar
rangements having been completed. The
ground upon which the mission will be To-
Gated was given by Mr.. James w. Green.
The official designation of the mission will
be the Campbell Memorial Chapel, and it
will be so named out of respect to the
memory of Miss Campbell, devoted young
Christian woman, who lost her life by
drowning about eiSf teen months ago.
Rev. John I. Anderson and Rev. George
Bowman will officiate tomorrow at the
morning and evening services, respective
ly, at the Baptist Church, the pastor, Rev.
Mr.. Stevenson. having gene to Hampton,
Va, where he will preach in the Baptist
Church in the Sunday services.
Mr.. w. w. Curtis of Anacostia has gone
to his former home, in Stafford county
Va, for brief visit.
DR.. e. Leach of Howard avenue has re-
turned from pleasant visit to Boston.
Mrs. Nettie Anderson has gone to Co
lonial Beach, where she will remain for
several weeks.
Mrs. w. T. Anderson is visiting her
brother, DR.. r. ]. Bailey, in Milford, n. Y.
A letter has been received by the county
commissioners of Charles county from DR..
John Morris of Baltimore urging them
to buy the granite Record office in the
order to make room for new and mag
nificent court house, and remove the build
Ing to La Plata, where 1t could be used for
court house. DIR. Morris said in his
letter that he thought the stones could be
marked. transported and then set up as at
present.
Philemon W. Chew the attorney named
in the mortgage. sold a day or two since
the farm of the late E. Gill Bowling, near
Woodvi1le, Prince Georges county, Nd,
containing 400 acres, for 81. 100. 1t was
purchased by the mortgage, Mr.. John L.
Ballinger.
A picnic was given Wednesday at Upper
Marlboro for the benefit of st. Mary's
Catholic Church. 1t was largely attended
and proved a financial success. A game
of ball was played in the morning be-
tween the Mount Zion and Marlboro clubs,
resulting in favor of the former by score
of 10 to 9. The game in the afternoon
between the Mt. Zion and Westphalia clubs
resulted in favor of the latter by a score
of IL to 10.
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FALLS CHURCH.

The outdoor convention of the Local
Union CT Northern Virginia, which took the
form of a picnic, was afforded by many
Christian En6eavorers from here. 1t was
held In a grove near Sterling and was at
tended by about five hundred. The rail-
read company provided special car for
the occasion, which was gaily decorated
by the Arlington Society and was filled
with enthusiastic Endeavorers long before
the place of destination was reached. At
Sterling the car was sidetracked for ac-
conmodation in case of a storm. From
the time the car started the Endeavorers
sang their favorite hymns. On reaching
Sterling the excursionists were taken in
charge b. Mr.. Shreve and escorted to the
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KITTEN IN THE ORGAN.
Minister'S Discourse Cut Short in
Glowing Passage.

Minister'S Discourse Cut Short In u
Glowing Passage.
From the San Francisco Chronicle.
The Rev. Edwards Davis. the poet-preach-
err of Oakland, delivered sermons yesterday
morning and evening at Hamilton Hall, and
On both occasions suffered interruption from
an odd source. In the morning he was in
the midst of one of his most beautiful word
poems and thoroughly in touch with his
subject when he was interrupted by the
faintest possible cat-call.
The young preacher paused a moment,
amazed. He continued. when again the
"meaow" Interrupted him. This time 1t
was a little louder. The audience heard it
and smile passed over the faces Of those
nearest the platform.
The preacher turned red in the face,
paused a moment and looked about, then
continued In an altered tone. He is an ex-
temporaneous speaker and had lost the
thread of his story. He struggled on, how
ever, and finished up his sermon, but not
before a third wailing "meaow" was heard
from somewhere about the pulpit. A thor
ough search was made, but no feline was
unearthed, and no small boy was any,
where near.
In the evening Mr.. Davis had for his
subject "Denominational Differences" his
pet theme The Hamilton-hall minister has
not been looked upon with favor by his
straight-laced and orthodox brethren, and
he sought to explain some things which he
does not see through their glasses.
The big organ doomed out its vesper
music and the minister rose to his task.
He had about finished his talk, was breath
ing easy and talking naturally with inward
congra tulations that the cat had vanished.
He said: ''Sectarianism is confessed1y a
necessity of the past because 1t has
been"
Then that plaintive little cry came again.
The minister trembled slightly, but gather
ed himself together and continued, land of
the present, because 1t Is. But 1 maintain
that it will not be a necessity of the future.
but in some time to come men shall realize
the utter use,essness of the"
"Meaow"
The minister faltered The congregation
did not litter, but the smiles were broad.
The subject was lost and Mr.. Davis adroitly
turned to everyday affairs IN this pleasant
way: 1.-The ridiculous is only an antithesis
of the sublime, discord is law of har-
mony, darkness brightens light, and hate
intensifies affection. The piteous mewing
of cat inspires sympathy. My sermon is
nothing; the lesson of love is all. The least
is great. Atoms formulate the universe. A
babe on the breast of rest Is a poem of
peace and the lives of men unknown to
fame are but the pauses in the harmony of
the divine oratorio.'
The audience was quickly dismissed ard
the janitor was called, and the young
preacher, as angry as a young preacher can
possibly get, set up a thorough search for
the cat. The two looked in every nook ard
corner, and, while looking, another wall
came from the direction Of the big organ.
The searchers turned their attention in that
month old kitten ensconced behind the
pipes. Preacher Davis took the starveling
to his home and now counts 1t among his
pets.
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From the Jacksonville FIa.) Citizen.
The question is often asked, How do
people manage to live in Florida during
the summer" That they do live, and live
comfortably, is evident. Few Floridians
work very hard during the hot summer
months, for food costs very little. The
lakes and rivers are alive with fish, the
ground is full of sweet potatoes, corn that
will yield forty bushels to the acre is
ripening in the Fields, watermelons can
be bought for five cents each, tomatoes
are given away in mary places, fruits are
plentiful, Florida beef is cheap and nour-
ishing, and many other things can be had
for almost nothing.
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The Red Oak of Wisconsin,.

From Garden and Forest.
The Wisconsin red oak has for several
years taken high rank in furniture and fin
ishng factories on account of Its softness,
adaptability to shop work, its lively color
and figure. When plain sawed it COM
mands higher prices than any oak, al
though quarter sawed white oak is more
expensive. According to the Northwestern
Lumberman, this red oak belt in Wiscon-
sin is not wide, and at the rate the timber
is being cut off 1t probably will not last
more than six or seven years. In the
northwestern part of the state, which is
not yet opened UP by railroads, there is a
heavily timbered area, which may con-
tain much red oak, but it will soon be
traversed by a railway from Duluth.