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The times., 1897-09-19
AUCTION SALES.
THOMAS DOWNING & CO. Auctfoneers
612 E Street y. W
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE LOTS
On THE PALISADES OF THE PO-
IOMAC-lNIERSE OF CON
DUlT AND NEW CUT ROA DS, DIS
TBICT OF COLUMBIA

BY yir of a certain deedOf trust, dated
the l5th day or Move III ber- i. ID. 1891, and
duy recorded in Liber No. 1888, folio
30, ct seq, one OF the land records of the
OF the party secured thereby, we VIII sell
at pubic auction, In front OF the premises,
on IUESDA Y THE 2STH DA \ OF SEP
Tenn BERt 1897, at + O'CLOCK p. NJ, all
those certain pieces or parcels Of land and
premises situated in tbs county oS Washing
ton, District OF Columbia, and known and
designated as follows, TO wit. Lots num-
Dered one t1 }, seven q to flftean Il 3 j, both
mel, UWeut y-three (23j and Ihirty-five t35t
TO forty y-SiX 46l, both incl, In The subdiyis-
lon made by Jacob z. Clark and Edward
b. tottrei, trustees (of part OF lot No. one
ID in a subdivision OF a tract OF ndcaIIed
: w nlte Haven among the heirs of b
neI IlOudt Tor the Palisades or the POto-
mac Land Improvement Company, said
subdivision being recorded in the office OF
Lhe sur yeyoF oil the District Of Columbia In
BOOK, County 8, page / 3.
Terms OF sale. Ont-UnlTd cash, and the
balance IN one and Two years, he deferred
payments TO be represented Dy the notes OF
the purcha ser, bearing interest q I the rate
OF SIX 10 per cenrCm per annum from day
OF sale, pa va bic senll-arnualiy and secured
by ~ deed of trust on the property sold
or aIlcash, q the option Of the purchaser.
All conVeyaDcirS, recording and uOtarial
fees at purchaser ; cost. A deposit OF $50
on each lot will be required at time OF
sale, and If terms OF sale are not Complied
with within ten days from day Of ale the
trustees reserve the right To resell the
property at the risk and cost of defaulung
purchaser, after such public advertisement
as they may deem ptupeT and necPss ~
WILLIAM ". a YRES,
WILLIAM Z. LEWTs,
se15-d&ds
The times., 1897-09-19
NEWS FROM ALEXANDRIA
Question of Changing the City
Lighting System.
Reported Case of yellow Fever
Proves False Woodbridge
Merchant Falls Dead.

Alexandria. Sept, f8.-It is stated that
Mayor Simpson thinks one of the most Inn.
portant questions of municipal admfnistra-
ton TO arise in the near future VIII be
whether change of policy In relation Co
the city hght works should be adopted.
Both the gas and electric light plants are
owned BY the city. For many years tha
local government derived net income of
from SO ,oo0 TO $4,000 from the sale Of
gas, during which period however, bi;t few
improvements We're made Oh the plant aud
the works were operated with great diff
ficany.
iew Years 20 the mana cement real
lied the necessity for placing tae gas
works tn better condition, and have
utilized tie profits, which previously had
been turned into the city treasury, 10 ac-
couiphsh this end. While some of the
citizens and Il few city officials favor the
idea Of placing the lighting systems in the
hands OF a private corporation, a large
majority or the residents OF AlexandriA,
and especially those who have given the
matter serious thought, are opposed 10 the
city partng with such a valuable fran
chise.
sensational report was circulated this
morning ttlat az resident OF the southern
part Of 6he cius, who had recently re-
turned from the South, was sick with
yellow fever, anG that yellow flag was
flylne from his ;hoIne. The matter was
reported at poace headquarters, and In
short time several policemen and news
papcr reporters We're in the supposed
Infected district, but dnigent search
failed to locate the supposed case.
pew R-harfi s being constructed on the
river front between Duke and Prince
streets by Mr.. b w. Aitcheson.
Mr. Grant Keller, formerly OF this city,
died in New Jersey yesterday OF typhoid
fevre-
A meeting OF the woman's Christian
Temperance Union viii be held in the NJ. E.
Church South Monday afternoon at 3
o clock.
Theodore Routh, white, and Lou Gath
right. colored, were fined $3.50 each to
day by Mayor Simpson for dlsordrrly con
duct, and Totn Hunter, for assaulting a
boy. was fined s. 80.
Mr.. Luther E swami a weI-known mer-
chant or Woodbridge, and an empIove of
the Washington Southern Railway, dropped
dead at that place yesterday. Mr. Swami
vas "a Hember Of Andrew Jackson Lodge
OF Masons, of this city, and had many
friends I'm Alexandria.
Union services will be held each even
ing next week in the ". E Church South
q 7:30 O'Clock.
Dsl''ga fi"ns from Mizpah, independent
and American Flag Councils, Of Washing
ton, paid Il fraternal visit to Mount Vernon
Council, daughters of America, in this city
last night.
Rev. T.. 1 McDougle will conduct the
services to he held in the auditorium OF
tie Raaroad Reading Rooms tomorrow
afternoon at O'Clock
Rev. F. X McCarty, assistant pastor
of st. Mary's Church. who has been i'll
Tor some time, is much improved, aud viii
resume his duties at once
The times., 1897-09-19
TIN HURLEY CAPTURED.
Much Sought for Fugitive Caught
at Suitland Park.

L
Timothy Hurley, who assaulted Thomas
Garrohan last July, was arrested yeyterda Y
near SuitIand Md, by sergt. Jordan and
Policeman o Dea. Hurley has been wanted
by the police cf the Second precinct for
about three months.
Dorsey Foultz, she murderer of James
Robinson. and Walter Pickett, who sIasbed
five persons with a razor, are now the
only uncanght Second precinct offenders.
Tne police on Friday last learned tha-
Hurley was working at his trade OF plas-
tering In g new house on the Marlboro
road, about mile beyond Suftland. A
consultation WAS held with Inspector
Mattingiy at poll ce headuuarters, nv
Sergts Kaueher, Jordan, and DUnuigan.
Friday evening, and acting upon the In.
spector's advice, Seygt. Jordan and Po-
Hcefnan o'Dea found Deputy Sheriff Suit
aud proceeded TO Suitland.
When they arrived at the house where
Hurley was working they confronted rhetr
prisoner ard read the warrant charging
him with assault on Thomas Garrohan
with intent To Kill.
Hurley at first objected to being brought
here by the policemen, but when told
mat Jne deputy would arrest him II the
sergeant didn't Hurley changed his mind
and gave ven0tiee that he would come without
the necessary requisition He was brought
here and lodged in the Second precinct
police station 81
Hurley was wanted for murderous az
sault upon GarFohan- last July. CAIRO
han and q crowd of eolored men were pla y
ing game Of baseball on q lot at the
corner OF North Capitol street and New
York avenue northwest, when Hurley and
number of white men came up and
wanted to gain possession OF the same. Gar
rohan, the leader of the negroes, would
not consent to this, maintaining that pos
session as nine points. Hurley ther eupon
struck Garrohan deadly blow across the
face with q baseball bat that came near
killing the colOIed man.
The times., 1897-09-19
$3.50 for
Mems Suits
and Top Coats.

We've got ten styles of
suits-and three of top
coats at $50 that we
want you to put aside of
what others are showing
at SO.
The suits are pure wool
Scotch cheviots = Else
man made"-and cut in the
most approved '97 fash
ions.
The top coats are three
different shades of all
wool covert cloth-and cut
the proper length and full
ness.
SlO-s12 s13. so SIS
-S17. so and upward are
the next grades = each
brim- m-full of quality, and
showing a substantial saw
ing.
The times., 1897-09-19
$3.4S for
Best Grades
Of Boys Suits.

We've got boys suits
cheaper and higher priced
but the grade we take
particular pride in is this
So. 48 one It's the pet of
our stock and contains
style after style. like
you We always paid S. for
before. They're real high
grade garments = nobby
enough for dress = and
strong enough for school
and the way we've piled on
the quality ought to win
the praises of all you
mothers. All sizes from 4
to 16-the smaller sizes
made with big REFER col
lars.
The times., 1897-09-19
The Corcoran Scientific School.
CharIes z. Munroe. Ph ID. Dean

Charles E Munroe, Ph ID . Dean.
following IOUr-year courses Of study, each
or which leads to the degree OF B. s.:
General Science, Civil Engineering, EIeCtrt-
Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Mathe-
Hatical- ph ysicai. MatheTua tics. MrteOTOI-
ogy, Geography Geology and MineTalOgy.
Language, and Literature. There are
twenty-five departments II the school. In
which 50 different topics for study are
offered, and special students are permitted
they are qualified TO pursue The instruc-
ton is given between and 0 D. H. The
Dean Will be IN bis office al the Uni
meet students
The times., 1897-09-19
The School of Graduate Studies.
Charles Z. Munroe, Ph. D.. Dean.

Men and women holding suita bI degrees
from Institutions OF Tepute can pursue
IN this school courses or study leading 70
the degrees u Master Of Arts, Master Of
Science. Civil Engin eeT, Electrical En-
SlneeT, Mechanical Engineer, and Doctor
Or t FhllOsOpny, two years study being re-
qulred TO accomplish the work for the de-
gree OF Doctor or Philosophy, and one
years study being required for each OF
the other degrees
Appica tion blanks may be obtained from
the Dean of the SCnUOl. and when filed.
they must be submit ed, through the Dean
70 the Board OF Directors or University
Studies for inspection and action
The times., 1897-09-19

Worl,men while demoIishing the old
structure on Eighth street northwest, that
viii be replaced by the handsome new
synagogue Of the Washington Hebrew
Congregation, found an old verdigns-c coated
copper box. It was about welve inches III
length by eight in width and three in
depth, and had evidently been placed in
the foucdatlon of the old building when
It was built. by the Northern Liberties
Congregation of Presbyterians, more than
fifty years ago.
The b1x was given over into the hands
of Mr. William Hahn, Of the Washington
Hebrew Congrega ton, who lives at No. 925
New York avenue, for safe keeping, until
the proper persons, If there be any of tho
OLD Presbyterian congregation living at
this time. ask to have tie treasure restored
to them.
The box was coated very thickIy with
verdigr.s and covered with a rusty boxing
crust. The edges We're considerably in
dented as thoagh some person had tried 50
open IL hack in The distant past or as
though 1he masons of the early forties in
fitting tie box into the corner stone, had
mashed its edges IN placing it properly.
The Id was sJldered for the most part Sc
curely TO The sides 50 as TO make the whole
affair alright. However yvell the box had
been sealed, il was not done well enough
70 resist the march Of Father Time, for
the solder had become loOsened and fallen
away in many places. Through these
openings tie water that had percolated
the honeycombed walls OF the old structure
during many seasons rains entered the
box and damaged considerably the valuable
hooks and contents that it was intended to
preserve f,,r The gaze OF another generation.
"A reporter for The Times was. through
the kindness OF Nr- Hahn, allowed to ex-
anime the contents Of the box last night
The most important part of the find is a
rectangular copper plate, stating the name
OF the congregation and the names OF the
nlen who were prominent in building the
old church. Il tis about nine inches long and
seven inches wide and almost as well
preserved as when ii was first made. IT
fs devoid of any attempt al ornamentatlOn,
andis Engraved lnneat script letters which
teIl the story Of another day as follows:
Presbyterian Church Of tie Northern Lib
critics.
Washington. y. C.
May 27 1915.
The lot on which this church is erected
was the unsolicited donation Of tTeu. John
p Van Ness. cy-mayor OF this city.
Pastor of the church Rev. septirnus
TustOn.
Trustees Charles L. Coltman, president;
John X. Townsend, secretary; Seth A. El-
liott, treasurer; Archibald Thompson, VIII
liam Thompson, Robert CoItman, Matthias
Valentine, Jonas P. Kellar, Q. p. seng-
The times., 1897-09-19
Congress Heights Electrifiea.

Members of the Marine Band last even
ing reversed the order of things AS is
customary, troops keep step with the
music, but last night the music caught
the step OF the troops as they marched
through the oak grove at Congress Heights
by means of the Cincme tograph, which en-
Unused the immense crowds. By request
this wonderful exhibition win be ex-
hibited with a number of other moving
pictures every night during this week.
Free Take new electric cars at Navy
Yard Bridge. seI5-6t
The times., 1897-09-19
The Law School
The Hon. Walter s. Cox, LII. d..
Dean.

The Hon. Walter s. Cox. LII. D..
Dean.
This school offers 10 men courses OF study
leading TO the following degrees Bach
elOr OF Law, Master OF Law, Master OF
Patent Law.
The entire course Of study D the under
graduate department embraces two years.
beginning with the session lSeS-'9 '99, the
Undergraduate course VIII be raised To
three years. this change VIII not affect
studeats entering this year.
The exercises OF The school begin daily
at s p. IL, which ena 3es the University 70
profit by the services OF eminent jurists en-
gagged IN the public @.rviCe at Washington,
and gives 70 students the entire day for
study, besides permitting young men en-
gaged IN office duties 70 enjoy the facilities
Of the school.
The Dean Will be present in the reception
roOm at the University building from 4.3O
TO 8 p. m. daily, after September 15.
Catalogues, giving the courses OF study,
terms, etc, can be obtained on application,
personally or by letter, to
CHARLES W HOLMES. Registrar,
The Columbian University,
Washington, d. @.
sci 2 1mo
The times., 1897-09-19
1864. 1897
Spencerian Business College.
NEW AND BEAUTIFUL HALLS.
1897
1854

In Academy OF Music Building,
Ninth street, ccrner ID, NV EuJrduCs 4O3
Ninth st.
ThiTty-third scholastic year. Day and
evening sessions. The leading businessmen
Of " asnington were trained in this college,
and send their sons and daughters and
candidates for employment here for train
ing
Rapid writing. English, rapid ealcula-
tions, book ee ping, laws. ana ethics OF
business, science OF W ealJn, science OF cit
izenship, vocal and physical culture, the
art Of expression tDeisaFte methodl. short
hand and typewrlttng-
Terms reasonable, but no competition
with cheap schools.
OfIice open every Business dag -Jn,l night
throughout the year
Call OF send for new announcement.
'97'98, containing address OF Hon Ly-
man J. Gage, at College commencement,
and names, occuDa tons and addresses OF
S5S graduates OF s b. c.
Mrs. sara A. S spencer,
au21- 1m-em Principal and Prop.
The times., 1897-09-19
Now for the Fall WEIGHTS!
This is going to be a busy week.

This is going to be busy week.
The fall weights are about to have their in
ning-and many fall suits-top coats-and hats
bearing our well-known labels will be distributed
from now on.
While you're reading the prices below-bear
in mind that were manufacturers means
a saving of fourth.
The times., 1897-09-19

Lieut.. SwfndelIs, of the Seventh precinct,
has decided to assign special Iclicemen
20 duty on the Aqleduct Bridge until the
differences between the Washington, Ar
lington and Falls Church Railway and the
District government have been adjusted.
The times., 1897-09-19
$500

We want to remind you
again of our s. hats. Like
you We always been paying
So for. The hats are here
to prove it.
The times., 1897-09-19
50 Cents

Il dozen "odds and ends"
in s. fancy bosom shirts
have been dropped to Sc
the same price we re run
ming that other special line
at. Cuffs with each shirt.
The times., 1897-09-19
Sl.OO

For the choice of % dozen
new plaid-top S1.50 bike"
hose. Fall weight-just
iu-aud the prettiest tops
YOU have ever seen.
The times., 1897-09-19
80 Cents

For white medium weight
merino underwear. Just
right for this weather.
and will stand more hard
wear than you'd think
from the price.
The times., 1897-09-19
RELICS N A COPPER BOX
Cornerstone Treasure From Old
Northern Liberty Church.
TOPICS OF FIFTY YEARS AGO

4 Newspaper Account Of the Fu-
neral OF Andrew Jackson-Ante-
Election Prophecies of Disaster
Disproved-An EarIy-Day Der
fists Uaique Advertisement.
The times., 1897-09-19
Dr.. w alker
l4n Penna. Ave. Adj. willard's Hotel.
Guarantees to Cure or
Refund Money.
His CommerciaI Standing vouched
for by Every Bank in
Washington.

He Makes Specially of Catarrh,
Blood, Skin, Stomach, Bowel, Heart,
Lung, Liver, Kidney and Urinary
Discusses, and All Special and Nery-
Gus Diseases OF Man and WomaE-
kind.
The times., 1897-09-19
School of Medicine.
Georgetown University.

Lectures will be commenced MONDAY.
October f. Day classes at 2 p. m. Even
ing classes at $50 pm.
For further particulars address the dean,
G. L. MAGRUDER, M D., SIS Vermont
ave.
office hours until 10 a. m, $50 to
5 p. M. seI7-1s Stem
The times., 1897-09-19
SPECIAL NOTICE.

DES SIX = 70 inform my friends and the pub
lie that / am no longer Connected with
the Massachusetts Mutual Life Instir inc,
company. ]. MARTIN PROCTOR.
NOTICE The PoltcyhoIders OF tue Massa-
chuSetts Mutual Benefit will hear OF
something TO their advantage by sending a
postal, with amount of IUiiCy, date and
age, 70 h. b. s., this office
The times., 1897-09-19

EMERSON INSTITUTE tYsung's Acad-
ehyJ-Select classical and mathema ticaI
school for young men and boys. 9l4 4th
ST., opposite Franklin SQua re. Will re-
open September 27. Circulars can be OBJ
tanned at the school building or by ad-
dressing CHAS. B. YOUNG, Principal
Q-ff
The times., 1897-09-19
EDUCATIONAL.
The COLUMBIAN UNIVERSITY
WASHINGTON. D. O.
Rev. b. L. WHITMAN, ID. D., Presh
dent.
CHARTERED 1921.
100 Professors. Assistants. and Instructors.
ber 20. 81 0N""O4S SepeeA11-
EDUCATIONAL.
The College,
Andrew p. Montague. Pm. d. Ii.
D., Dean,

Offers to men and women complete courses
~ LlJerdt trr sl-s,s .,CtaHge. iraufng t0 the
degrees or a. B. and 3. s.: Schools Of Eng
IIelt Ut eek, Latin, lsOIlanye. C5erfuaniC Ian
SudGes, AatnenlatICs, Chemistry, Physics
Philosophy, Political SCfence, Fine Arts,
Entrance examinations viii be held az
the University September y and IS.
The Dean Of the College VIII be in hisof-
nee In the University Building daily, from
10 a ~ 70 / Z. n.-I Tor The purpose OF
giving information.
The times., 1897-09-19
WASHINGTON
kindergarten Formal Institute
FOR
The Training of Teachers

With
Model kindergarten and Graded School.
No extras for French or German.
Miss Susan PIessner Pollock. f'rfncIpaI
Mrs. Louise Pollock, Associate Principal
Inquire for particulars at the FRoEBEL
INSTITUTE, 1926 Q st. NV. sefI-smo
TANNER s SHORTHAND AND BUSINESS
COLLEGE, Loan and Trust Bldg. 9th
and SITS. The principal was formerly
OFFICIAL COURT and LEGISLATIVE
STENOGRAPHER, as we'll as Public Ac-
cOuntant. The studies embrace shorthand,
TypewritiEg, bookkeeping, Penmanshlp and
all branches Of business. Now in session.
se12-2 l-2nO
THE woMAN's Law CLASS reopen
October L, 1897. Three years course
equivalent OF best law schools. For
further particular apply TO MRS ELLEN
SPENCER HUSSEY. Atty-at-I.aw, 40
La ave, or MISS. EMMA NJ GILLETTs
Atty at-Law, SO2 l. st. nv. se9-lmo
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1897-06-17
A Story of Du Maurier.

One day, while taking his favorite
walk about the heath, Du Maurier saw
a gathering of people on the borders of
the shallow pond which is a particular
attraction to Hampstead. A thin coat
ing of ice covered the water, excepting
where little dog had broken through
and was Intellectually struggling to get
out again. The ice was, however, so
weak that whenever this little creature
drew its front paws up over the edge it
broke under his weight and forced him
to repeat this painful operation again
and again, until it looked as though the
poor animal would become exhausted in
his efforts.
Du Maurier was in delicate health at
the time, and, knowing that the water
was nowhere more than three feet deep,
called to the idlers in the crowd,
Here's half crown for the man who
fetches that dog ashore The offer was
not accepted. at least not soon enough
to satisfy the mercurial artist. So, de-
spite the doctor, into the pond rushed
Du Maurier, breaking his way through
the thin ice until he reached the drown
ing doggie, which he seized in his arms
and brought ashore, amid the cheers of
the bystanders.
His only thought now was to run
home rapidly in order to prevent chill.
He was oyertaken, however, by man,
who pressed him to accept piece Of
money by way of reward. Du Maurier
declined, with thanks, and pressed on
with renewed vigor. The man, how
ever, would not be discouraged in his
charitable intention, but repeatedly
urged our artist to accept tip for his
trouble. The annoyance at length grew
beyond even Du Maurier's fondness for
joke, for the well meaning patron in
sisted upon putting tip into Du Maui
rier's hands while he was fumbling for
his doorkey on the front steps of his
own house.
Between this and the miserable chilli
ness of his garments Du Maurier finally
forgot that courtliness which was his
distinguishing mark and snapped out,
damn it, go to the devill''
ooh, beg your pardon, sirl' said
the now blushing prosecutor. ST did not
know you was gentleman. "-Harper's
Weekly.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1897-06-17

Just like Snuf6n q candle. HOW Leave
his blankets off him. Let him lie naked
and sweat. Then quick march. But !
didn't. Why? / don't know. It made
me grin to think he were at my mercy,
and I cared nowt for no man. Your
turn next, Archie, says I to myself,
and / smooks away. The second night
about four bells-light down-hot as
hell-he wakes up and sees me smookin
by his side and pourin vinegar on to his
head, which were Tapped round wi
bandages to keep it cool.
Sloss, says he; lis that you, Sloss?'
Aye, sir, it's me, right enough.
"'Sloss, your words has come true.
"'What was that, STRIP says I, goin
on wi the lotion.
"'Why, didn't ye say as I might be
dead afore your
"'What! Dye mean to say as ye
paid any heed to the likes o. me?' says
I, GRIMM.
eyes, did, Archie
"'More full We then. It's fear as kills
the half of yez. Now. don't get throw
in them blankets off. Dye hear? I'm
i
loud to see his face when he heard me
speakin SO sharp, like governor.
THE tables is turned, sir.
''Then he begins to curse awful. He
was vera hot tempered gentleman.
"Ye're my prisoner, cries, jumps
on him, fair smothers him wi blank
cts, chucklin all the while to think I
were his master.
81 tell We we was rough lot o. men.
I've never seen many rougher. %
/ could not refrain from smiling as
thought of Archie turned nurse. He is
so grim.
"Well, the old commander gets the
better o. Yaller Jack, though he'd a
hard wrostle wi him.
"'Ye've had marry squeak for it,
says I wi hen be gets on his legs again. He
had to rest on me.
"'Well, Sloss, I owes my life to ye,
says he.
"'To mep
"'Yes, Sloss. I'll never punish ye no
more.
"Oh, I've heard that tale afore.''
Then Archie gave a Rabelaisian
chuckle at the memory, and I ventured
to quote famous couplet:
The devil was sick, the devil monk would be.
The devil was well, the devil a monk was he.
''Aye, that'si it," said Archie grimly.
Then he went on with his story. $50 I
never give it another thought-indeed
I'd no time. I were ia EN- myself that
afternoon. Yes, Jack taps me on the
shoulder, and it were my turn. battles
him, tho'-and when I comes round I
finds myself ashore-the last patient.
My, they soon has me to work agin wi
Nat-him diggin, me wheelin the muck
away, and never got SO much as look
from the old commander who'd bin so
grateful to me. Not wink, not word.
81 know ed vera we'll how it 'ud be.
$50 four months passes along, and
I'd forgot all about Yaller Jack, till one
Sunday mornin were dozin in chapel,
when I hears my name mentioned:
"'Archibald Sloss.
II starts up wit jump. could
hardly believe my ears. The chap in the
big box, lookin down at me, says:
"The remainder of your sentence is
RENTED for your bravery in nursing
Commander Jackson and those who were
sick with the yellow fever"
"'Oh, glory, halleuiah!' I cries.
couldn't help it.
''And afore I'd been on old England's
shores week I were COPIED agin. -
Westminster Budget.