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The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1896-12-11
Comfort to California.

Yes, and economy, too, if you take
the Burlington Routes personally con
Quoted. once-a-week excursions, which
leave Omaha and Lincoln every Thurs
day evening.
Tourist slecpers--clean, bright, com
fortable-through to San Francisco and
Los Angeles. Second class tickets ac-
cepted.
Only IS for a double berth, wide
enough and big enough for two.
Write for folder giving full informa-
ton, or, call at the depot and see the
local agent.
Evening star., 1896-08-08
HERNDON.

Mrs. Jarleys Wax Works" were presented at
Central Hall Wednesday and Thursday last for
the benefit Of the Episcopal Church. about seventy
hve persons taking part The cast, costumes and
acting were under the management of Misses Ida
and Virginia Castleman. Catharine Thornton Anita
sciade and Mrs. John S. Dufhe assisted by Mrs.
Gresham 'as Mrs. Jarley) and Messrs. Thornton
Lanes and Murray. Among the performers were
the Misses schade. Mrs. Dufie and Ballou Misses
Gresham. Steele Buell. Crounse, Yount, Simonds
Thornton. Castleman. Mankin. Dutton, Robey
NeWhall. Jarrett. Settle, Dyer, Williams Shear
RUSSELL, Thompson and Messrs. YOunt Mitchell
Tolspn, Oliver and others. The children's presen
tation OF Mother Goose and characters was very
creditable. Children taking part were the Misses
darlington, Dufie. Castleman, Robey Kidwell
Presgraves and Masters Baker, Robey, Coleman
Duffe and others
Members of the Fillingame family Of L0vettsyille
were suddenly called to their former home on ac-
count OF a severe accident to brother residing
there A kick from IL horse had resulted in in
ttinma tion, which feared would prove fatal
Nothing has been heard from there since Wednes-
day, when the doctors thought he could not live
The Sunday school Floris held a picnic in
Capt. C. W. Dey's grove.
The republicans and others In this vicinity favor
iLg sound money will meet here the l4th in
slant for the organization of Mckinley and Ho-
bart Club.
Evening star., 1896-08-08
FALLS CHURCH.

Among ttose in attendance the annual meet
ing of the Fairfax County Medical Society, which
convened at Vienna Thursday, DIR. Geo. b.
Fadely and DIR. T. c. Quick Of this town. The for
mer presided and the latter acted as secretary
An interesting paper the subject Intestinal
Catarrh." was read by DIR. A Leigh Of Dranesville,
and DIR. E l. Detwier Of Herndon presented a
sketch Of the life Of DIR. B. VI. Collins, q member
of the society who died year ago. The annual
election Of officers resulted in the selection Of Dr.
e. H. Fadely. as president DR.. T. C. Quick, as
SCI etretary; DIR; T. NJ: Talbot treasurer; DIR. Ander-
son. vice president; DIR. +. NJ. Brooks CORRESPONDING
secretary. The next meeting will be held at the
refldenca OF In. Leigh, In November,
Mr. Geo A. Rrunner, cont ractor, who IL build
Ing house at Cherry dale fell distance of twenty
feet from a scafYod Thursday, and sustained con
siderable INJURIES, cutting his severely and re-
ceiving bruises about the head and body hut ia
able 10 be around His escape from serious iniurr
iOus -'~-'
At the meeting Of Falls Church IndRe of odd
Fellows. Mr.. j. Howard Drummer gave an inter
ssting sccount OF the excursion Of the lodge to
Bay Ridge
Mrs J. G. ". Drummer is in PHILADELPHIA visit.
ing ser Mr.. J. b. Brunner, and before return
Ing Will visit Atlantic City.
Mrs Richard Jones OF Washington is the guest
OF her cousin. Mr.. J. G. W. Brunner
The Sunday school OF the NJ. E. Church South
Went excursion to Marshall Hall Thursday
\ house belonging TO Alberta Whiting. on the
Mason farm. near here. was destroyed by fire Wed
nestily night 1t was insured In the Fairfax Mu-
tual for 81 900.
The District Lodge OF Good Templars. composed
of the lodges OF the order In Fairfax Prince Will
lam. Alexandria county and city, will meet at
Lorton, In Prince William county, August 26.
Evening star., 1896-08-08
WASHINGTON GROVE.

The work of surveying the Grove, which was
impeded by force Of circumstances has been re-
eumed, under the supervision of Mr.. ]. c. Maddox,
the county surveyor.
tract Of ground, triangular in shape. and ly-
ing near the switch, about five hundred yards from
the station. has been sold to Mr.. H. Diamond Of
Gaithershurg. for $685.
The unsightly back building which has stood for
years in the back yard Of Mrs. Kelly's cottage, on
the circle, has been removed, much to the salts
faction Of the GrOveites.
The work Of reassessing the Grove, which was
performed by Messrs. Etchison Brown and Poole Of
Gaithersburg. has been completed.
Mr.. Edward Stevens has rented the cottage OF
DR.. George Ober.
Master Willie Houghton, son of Mr.. W. H.
Houghton, met with painful accident Wednes-
day. While riding through the circle his head
struck a piece Of wire which had been fastened
from one OF the end posts to a tree. physician
was called. who pronounced the wounds painful,
but not serious.
Several engines now running the
Metropolitan road. and their loud and unearthly
whistle attracts quite a good deal of attention.
Miss Alice Gary is the guest Of Mrs. Thomas
bowling.
Mrs. Fred. Moulton. accompanied by her sister,
Mrs George Baird, is occupying the cottage Of
Mr.. Fl. Warren Ofutt.
Mrs. NJ ID. Peck who has been quite sick at
her cottage on Grove avenue. is convnlescent.
Miss Cordelia Mickle is the guest Of her brother,
The little daughter of Mr.. J. n. Monroe is e1-
tremey Ill at her fathers cottage. on Park place.
Mr. Thomas DoWling, j., has returned from ON an
Miss Annie Cant Of Annapolis is the guest OF Mrs.
Robert Cohen.
her grandmother, Mrs. J. Henry Wilson.
Mrs. Mamie Avlne is the guest OF Mrs VIM H.
Allen
Of Mrs. VIM. H. HoughtOn.
Mrs. Zacha riah Maer1der and Miss Mary Story
domicied in the Dorsey cottage, on 9th avenue.
Evening star., 1896-08-08
TAKOMA PARK.

The Takoma Drum Corps met last night ut the
spring pavilion.
The Public Welfare Association held a meeting
wednesday night at the residence of its president
Mr. Robert s. Brown. 1t was decided to change
the name to the Citizens Association of Takoma
Park and TO meet hereafter the fourth Monday
Instead Of the first Monday of each month
TAkoma avenue has been graded and capped and
the work of graveling has been commenced
Kew William i. Campbell is expected to occupy
the pulpit at the Presby yterian Church tomorrow
morning In the absence of the regular pastor. Rev
John Van Ness. There will be no preaching at
the the chnr,h sunday evening" but the regular Chris
o'clock. usual a.
An evanseistic service will be held at Lamond's s
station Sunday afternoon. conducted by Mr.. BIZ
linger of rakona.
In a game of base ball played Friday afternoon
on the grounds Of the Takoma Athletic Associate ion
by a score of 16 to 8.
n The regular Saturday night hop will occur at
Takona Springs Hotel this evening
Mr. T. H. Gasorn. with his sons Horace and
Charles. has returned frcm a bicycle trip to
rs,ls Miss Estelle Guisk had fall from her bicycle
Yesterday afternoon and picked up unt on
sctous She received severe injuries, but was
Mr.: and Mrs. Cassell Severance are on few
GAYS gays visit TO Mrs. Severance's mother, Mrs. ].
Mr.; and Mrs. l.. VI. Mocers. with their son md
daughter. Halle and Ethel. have gone to Riverside
Rev ans fsfy is rn to re 6sn until October
Rev, I4ppel of welsyilIe Ohio are guests Of Mr.. Mr.
W. /. Campbell and family N
Mr. and Mrs. G. NJ. Heaton are ON n trip IN
Coiton's in the lower Potomac -
, Mr. lrnlan Foler and Miss Irene poler of Broox-
lEn; y y. are visiting their grandparents, Mr.
and Mrs. John s Poler Of the park '
Va - " 'A'"o's -
Miss Carry Lonsfellow Is visiting nt Boston,
Mrs. c. f. Joiner and daughter have returned TO
,helr hcine IN Pinkn"yrill., Ill after u visit To
Mr.. and Mrs Kiul-ar ~ "
Master win sV"rms,cdt has returned to bis
nome In the park. after trip to Old Oxford Pa
Evening star., 1896-08-08

g"cd attendance. The superintendent Of the
society is Mrs. n. Ross Fishburn.
Rev. Stanley Billheimer Of the West
Washington Lutheran Church Is spending
his vacation with his father, Rev. DR.. Bill
heimer OF Gettysburg. Pa. He will. how
ever, return to this city 20 as to conduct
services at his church in the middle of
this month, but will then leave for Gettys-
burg again.
The Lutheran Christian Endeavor So
ciety OF this city held a joint ex .ursion to
Marshall Hall and Indian Head this week.
lawn party for the benefit of Holy
Name Catholic Church opened on the
grounds adjoining The church last Tues
day week, and will close today. Rev. Fa-
ther kervick, the pastor, contamplates the
erection OF a new church.
among the Washington pastors who took
part In the services at the Wesley Grove
camp meeting just ended were Revs. l. w.
Canter. Rumsey Smithson. w. F. Locke
and ]. o. Knott
tomorrow afternoon at o'clock Rev. H.
bentrup will deliver a sermon in the sign
language at the Lutheran Trinity Church.
corner 4th and e streets northwest Rev.
Bentrup Is a native of Baltimore and has
made special study of the deaf mute lam
guage. He was appointed by the Missouri
synod as missionary to take charge of this
branch at Louisville, KY. where he will be
stationed From there he will do mission
ary work, particularly in the west
Evening star., 1896-08-08
AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
DUNCANsoN BROS. AUcTIoNEERs.

TRUSTEES SALE OF STORE AND DWELLING,
IMPROVED LOT ON 1 STREET BETWEEN
FOUR-AND-A-HALF AND SIXTH STREETS
SOUTHWEST; ALSO TWO VACANT LOTS ON
X STREET BETWEEN FOUR-AND-A-HALF
AND SIXTH STREETS SOUTHWEST ALL IN
SQUARE 400
By virtue of decree of the Supreme Court OF
the District Of Columbia, dated August s. 1885, and
H ssed In the cause of Offutt Vs. Franklin Equity
No. 1149S, docket 4O will sail, at public auc-
tien, on THURSDAY, THE TWENTIETH DAY
OF AUGUST. AID. 1885, AT HALF-PAST -FOUR
O'CLOCK PM, in front of the premises the east
front OF twenty four t24) feet eight and ne-lralf
tSt2 inches on 1 street southwest by u depth Of
102 feet inches, improved 10y two-story brick
dwelling and store.
And on the same date. Immediately after the
above sale, We will sell, in front of the premises
part of lot 10. I'm square 499, being the east IL
feet inches front OF I street by "A depth of lO2
feet inches, unimproved.
And oh the same date, Immediately after the
second sale, We will sell, In front of the prem
ises, the west half Of lot 30 and all of lot 81 fin
square 499. having q front of 80 feet on X street
southwest
Terms Of sale: One-third cash.. balance in equal
payments. In one and two years. secured by trust
on the property sold, with interest from day Of
sale, payable seniannually, all cash, at option
day of sale on the parcel first described, 500
the parcel described secondly and $50 on the par
Gel lastly described. II of sale are not CON-
piled with In ten days from day OF sale, trustees
VIII resell, at risk and coet Of defaulting pur-
chaser All conveyancing and recording at pur-
FILLMORE BEAII.. Trustee.
OHAS. 7. YODEK, Trustee.
auS-dkds 616 ct. NV.
Evening star., 1896-08-08
BALLSTON.

The advent Of the electric cars with hourly scrv-
fee. has led our people into the assumption Of city
airs and ways in several respects. The First
Presbyterian Church now has morning service. with
its own minister Rev. Andrews, instead Of after
noon. as formerly. with Rev. Rathbone Of Falls
Church. Full benches and largely Increased In
terest in ci urch matters generally testify most
strongly an appreciation Of the change.
Mt. Olivet. under the energetic direction OF its
minister, Rev. Norris, has completed and IL hold
ing services in Its new church, which has a seat
ing capacity triple that Of the old. This old
structure was erected soon after the the
site of the ante-bellum church destroyed by the
amy in 1851 on its first occupancy of Alexandria
county. The building is that any rural
CONGREGATION might well feel proud of.
Mr.. ]. w. Sutton is enlarging his dwelling house
to more than double its former dimensions.
]. f. Dyer Of Georgetown now has his country
home completed.
Mr.. Conroy, the purchaser Of the Law rs acres
adjacent to Mt. Olivet, has changed and enlarged
the old farm house to make 1t one Of the hand
soonest residences Of the county.
Miss Jennie Arnold 1f Portland, Ore, and Miss
Lucy Simmons of Iadiz, Ohio. who have been
sojourning with Ms. 8. Lacey Johnston, have re-
turned to their homes.
Evening star., 1896-08-08
HIDE AND SEEK AT SEA.
Torpedo Boat Practice With the Great
White Cruisers.

Torpedo Boat Practice With the Great
White Cruisers.
Mr.. Ernest Ingersoll describes 1.-THE Tricks
of Torpedo Boats" in the August ST. Nicho-
las. After telling what the boats are like
and what they can accomplish, Mr.. 1ngersoll
says: But to insure all these fine results,
both officers and men must be taught how to
manage and maneuver them to best ad-
vantage. as we'll as how to discharge the
torpedoes they carry. Constant drilling Is
necessary, and lately one of these boats in
our navy. the Gushing $50 suitably named
after the young hero of the civil war. who
destroyed the rebel ram Albemarle by
means of a rude torpedo boat-one Of the
first actually used), has been attached to the
naval station at Newport, r. l., in order to
carry on this practice. One set of officers
ard men after another is instructed In ham
ding her, and in the making and firing of
her torpedoes, and they have plenty of fun
along with the schooling.
The headquarters of this work Is Goat Is
land. which separates Newport harbor from
the outer waters of Narragansett Bay.
There Is a searchlight which commands
the harbor entrances and a wide circle Of
the bay. One or more warships are always
there. Those searchights also can be
swung in any direction. Yet the Gushing
arrived one night and first announced her
self by suddenly blowing her whistle within
pistol-shot of the inner wharf Of the island
anu IL was not d dark nlRnC eltner. "A rev
afternoons later she went down the bay and
challenged every eye to be alert to see her
return in the evening. 1t was bright MOON
light-a time in which no such boat would
attempt a serious attack-yet Lieutenant
Fletcher. the Cushings commander. crept
within a third of mile of the shore before
he was detected. 1t would have pleased
you to see her that night. as she came plain
ly into view-a long. low streak gliding
silently and swiftly athwart the moonlit
sea, rolling a silvery furrow back from her
plow-like bow. and seeming more like some
great fish with its back fins out of water
than any sort of steamship
But it is on dark and stormy nights that
the practice becomes exciting Groups of
officers stand upon the rampant of Fort VOL
colt or upon the bridge of each monitor or
cruiser, and strain eyes and ears to obtain
some inkling Of the torpedo boats presence
the long white beam of the electric search
light sweeping right and left up and down
and every man gazing along the path 1t
1lluminates for some glimpse of the little
enemy. A swing Of the beam southwark
brings out the grim walls and numerous
cannon OF Fort Adams, and shows every
yacht and fishing boat at anchor inside of
Brenton's Point. The main channel. the
Dumplings, the far-away shore of Conanfcut
Island. Rose Island and its ruined old forti-
fcations. the upper bay dotted with lazy
sloops and schooners slipping down with the
tide, are revealed one after another. as the
powerful rays are turned slowly westward
and northward until at last they are shin
ing again on the Naval War College and
Training School. and on the clustered ship
ping and wharves of the picturesque old
town.
Evening star., 1896-08-08

The vnticnn's Thousnnds of Rooms.
From the St. Louis Globe-Dcmocrat.
The Vatican is the name applied to a
large group. or rather several groups, Of
buildings that have been added to an
original structure, which was probably
only a bishops residence. adjoining the
Cathedral of st. Peter. There was a pal
ace on the site Of the present Vatican as
early as the time of Charlemagne, and
every pope since Innocent III, 119S-1216
has added to the structure which he then
erected, tearing down all the older build
ings to make room for It, Antiquarians
assert that very little Of the present pal
ace is older than 1i47.
AS 1t Is at present, though possessing no
claims to architectural unity or beauty
1t Is one Of the most commodous, as well
as elegant. palaces in the world. covering
an area of 1.151x767 feet. and having 200
staircases. twenty courts and 4422 rooms
The picture gallery. though not large, 10
said to be the most valuable in the world
and the same statements are true with
regard to the library, the collection of
manuscripts especially being unequaled
elsewhere while the museums are filed
with monuments and inscriptions relating
to ancient Rome and the vicinity.
Evening star., 1896-08-08
ALEXANDRIA COUNTY.

Mcssrs. Homer T. Hirst and John w. Sutton are
Just completing large and handsome additions to
their houses at Rallston
Several lots having been sold last week at Addf-
son Heights. the plans and specifications for four
new houses have been prepared and Of the
houses Is now being rapidly constructed by Mr.
Edward l.. Hoffman of Washington city Mr.
Ho1nians house will be the first constructed on
this subdivision
a company Is forming to build large wharf or
pier at Rossyn. so that goods manufactured or
seht There by vessels can be easily landed or
shipped.
I'm. examination Of teachers for the public schools
OF aiex"nira county Will lie held In the public
school building at Ballston on Tuesday and We'd
hesday next for white teachers, and on Thursday
ana Friday next for colored teachers The exam
ination will be conducted by the crIntv srnerin
teGdent OF public schools
$. G. Brent and James E. Clements as special
commission In the chancery suit of Kirk art
X q. Newman's heirs. have sold lot OF land
near Naucks Station to VIM Birk for $3.50 cash
Evening star., 1896-08-08
BROOkLAN

Mrs Carl Burg, with her son Edward, returned
Thursday from trip abroad. where they have
been for the past fifteen months. spending much
time in Germany. Franco and Italy. They sailed
from Bremen on the steamer the City of Dresden
and returned by way of baltimore. Mrs. Burg
brought with her her cousin. Miss Louise kopel-
staetter, from Tyrol, vino will remain here In
definitely. Mrs Burg is much Improved In health,
and both she and her show that the trip was
beneficial to them.
Rev. ]. T. Grove will again he unable to fill
the pulpit of the Church of Our Savior tomorrow
conducted by Rev Dr. holloway OF Brookland It
IS probable MIR. holloway will take charge Of the
Mr. oliver Hine of Eekington left today for
Atlantic CITY, y. j., where he will join mis- sis
for some time past In that city by the sea.
Mrs Franklin T. Howe. with her two daughters.
have returned from delightful visit to Atlantic
Captain Horace Muan and his little daughter
s nta aan Of Annp has Na
home after pleasant visit with Miss Lottie Muir
Mr. and Mrs. L. b. Mcintyre of woodhurn have
returned from sojourn at Niagara Falls and
Miss Hattie Moore is again at home In Uni
Sersity Heights, after short stay at Berkeley
Mrs, 5. g. Murphy has gone to Fredericksburg.
The teachers Of the Brookland and woodburn
At the RroOkland school additional teacher
will be assigned TO ,he first grade. from the
termined. The other teachers Principal
Mr.. Chas. X Finckel who will have In charge
the seventh and eighth grades; Miss l.. p. Bailey.
NTH and sixth grades; Miss Mary Given. fourth
grade: Miss f II. Rose. third Miss V. Began.
second. and Miss T. Sexton. first and second
The teachers at the Woo,ihurn school Pr1nci-
pal Miss H. King. who will have In charge the fifth
sixth. seventh and eighth grades: Mr. Edward H.
Webster third and fourth grad g, and Miss Minnie
compton. first and second grades. Mr.. Webster
has taken Mr.. Drnper's place. who has hecn
transferred, with promotion TO Georgetown. where
grades. inclusive
Mrs F. G. Lord and family have returned home
after an entnyahle stay with her parents Mr.. and
Mrs. &C Murphy Of Oak Grove. n. C.
AT recent meeting of the WoOdhurn Citizens
Assot Iatlon committee, consisting of Mr.. ]. Ray
Mr.: Nelly. Mr.. Charles Langley. Mr.. A. Lernord
and others. was appointed to wait upon the Com
mssioHers 10 have the Riggs road in front Of the
new school hu'idng graded. This will raise the
school LOT about ten feet. consideration which
has many advantages. II Is hoped by the citizens
that this matter will be looked after
Evening star., 1896-08-08
DUNCANsoN BROS. AUcTIoNEERs.
TIT STEES' SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE. No. CD ELEVENTH STREET
I-A AS1r

TIT STEES' SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL Estate. No. 622 ELEVENTH STREET
NORTHEAST.
By virtue OF a certain deed Of trust to u.s. dated
May 9. 1892, and duly recorded May II. 1892 in
Lber No. l6S2. at folio BOZ ct seq. of the land
records OF the District of Columbia. and the
request Of the party secured thereby. we. the
undersigned trustees. will SELL at public auction,
in front Of the premises, TUESDAY, THE
ELEVENTH DAY OF AUGUST. AID. 1886. AT
HALF-PAST FIVE O'CLOCK PM. the following
described land and premises, situnte in the city
Of Washington In the District OF Columbia. and
designated and being all OF LOT numbered thirty
six 1861. in Doris GIupes subdivision OF lots In
square numbered nine hundred and sixty Gst0l, az
per plat recorded in Liber No. 10. at folio 26. of
The land records Of the said District. together
the improvements. consisting Of q two-story and
basement brick dwelling. with pressed brick front
and all modern improvements.
Terms OF SALE Oue-third Of the purchase money
to he paid In cash. and the balance IN two equal
instalnents, payable In one and two years, with
interest at six t6) per centum per anndm, payable
semi annually. from day Of sae, secured by deed
Of trust upon the property sold all cash. at
the option Of the purchaser. deposit 500
will. be required OF the purchaser at the time OF
sale. All conveyancing recording and noia rial
fees at the purchasers cost. Terms OF sale 10 lie
complied with within ten days from day of sale,
otherwise the trustees reserve the right resell
the property at the risk and Of the defau ultng
purchaser.
MAHLoN ASHFORD
ALDiS b. BROWNE.
ty1%-d&ds Trustees.