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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-08-08
BY J. d. Carneai,
Real Estate Auctloneer.
11O6 east Main street.
4 UCTION SALE
No.I4I5FIOyd Avenue
DELIGHTFUL DWELLING.

By request Of the owner. | will on
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 0. 1893.
al g O'Clock p. NJ. on the premises. offer
for sale hy public auction the property
mentioned above The lot has good
frontage. by 179 feet deep TO am alley.
The Improvements consist OF ln-room
and etc. and an the usual convenjences;
also a large convenient stable.
40 better location can be found IN the
city for dwelling than this. as Floyd
avenue Is THE street. This property
will pay good percentage on the In
vestment. as IL Will rent well and Is never
vacant. \ bargain can be had.
TERMS: Liberal, and will be announced
az sale.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02
THE CURIOUS ATTRACTED.
The Rev. L. Hez Swem's Somewhat
Irreverent Sermon Topic.

II
Irreverent Sermon Topic
The Rev. E. Hez SVEN. pastor of the
Second Baptist Church. at the corner Of
Fourth Street and Virginia Avenue south
east, yesterday followed the example set
on the previous Sunday by the Rev. Thorn
as Chalmers Easton, of the Eastern Pres
byterian Church, and attracted a number
of the curious to the religious edifice over
which he presides by publishing. in the
church announcements. the remarkable and
irreligious topic, why He Pushed Her OFF
Bicycle" as the title of his sermon. On
the previous Sunday DR.. Easton announced
that he would preach on why He Did
Not Wear His Dress Suit at the Wedding"
AS in DR.. Easton's case, the title chosen
by the Rev. E. Hez Sven had absolutely
no connection with the sermon he preached.
DR.. Easton talked about the raiment OF
righteousness which should be worn by
those who expected to appear before the
Lord. The Rev. E. Hez Swem talked of
the efforts in life to help others, illustrate
ing il by story OF young man who help
ed a young lady to mount bicycle and
gave her push which threw her off,
Apart from their titles. both sermons
were good. The titles were unusual, to
say the least, in Washington pulpits,
where sensationalism has not yet gained a
foothold. But they served one purpose,
which was to attract large congregations,
and perhaps that is what the reverend gen.
tlemen who conceived them aimed at.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02
INFLUENCES OF THE PAST
The President Hears Dr.. Bris-
tolls Timely Sermon.
A NEW YEAR DISCOURSE
Bishop Satterlee breaches II Strong
Sermon in the Trinity Church
PuIpit-Tbe Rev. 6. NJ. HartsOck
Champions Expansion - The Odd
Topic of the Rev. L. Her SVEN.

President Mckinley attended the NOM
ing service yesterday at the Metropolitan
Methodist Episcopal Church. He was ac-
companied by Miss Endsley, of New York.
Miss Barber and Mr. Barber. of Virginia
all of whom are guests at the White
House.
Immediately after the sermon the prssi-
Dental party left the church, but on their
arrival at the north entrance, where they
made their exit, the White House car
riage in which they came was not in
sight. This, however, did not seem to
surprise or annoy the President. for with
out moments hesitation and without
making any inquiry as to the cause OF the
absence of the carriage, he remarked:
I'VE will walk and meet it," and off the
party started through the snow. The
President and Miss Barber started first,
and were followed by Miss Endsley and
Mr.. Barber. The party walked leisurely
up Street toward Seventh, where, upon
their arrival, they met the carriage. which
was being driven slowly eastward on
Pennsylvania Avenue.
The sermon was preached by the Rev.
DR.. Frank NJ Bristol, pastor of the church,
who spoke of the influences of the past
on the present and future in all things
concerning the welfare of nation. He
prefaced his discourse with brief refer
ence to the advent of the new year, say
ing that there is nothing SO touching as
the sound of the bells warning US of the
passing of the old year. 1T is a moment
when we all are inclined to look back over
the past and from it gather new hopes
and Inspirations for the future"
Again. speaking OF the severe trials
and the discipline which the forefathers
underwent in the wilderness, he said it is
often the case that severe discipline is the
means of bringing out the true greatness
of the soul and goodness of the heart.
If, as individuals or as nation, We
could look back over the last twelve
months without finding any troubles which
we had passed through and conquered, We
would be inclined to believe that God had
ceased to try to make anything out of
us. Often" he said, defeat makes US
manlier; it always tends to show men
how to gain victories. The defeat at Bull
Run he said, taught the army how to be
victorious at Gettysburg. 1t is only those
who have learned their lesson from the
past year who can with confidence and
courage face the future.
I'VE never walk alone" said DR.. Bris-
toll, I'm our efforts to do right, for there
is nothing truer than that Gods angels
have pitched their tents about the people
The influence of the past is always seen
in the present. The sun never sets; its
light of yesterday can be seen in the
prosperity of today"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02
Lansburgh & Bro.
Closed Today.

TOMORROW Tuesday morn
ing we commence our Grand
= Annual Clearing Sale of every
Manufactured Suit, Jackets, Furs,
Tea Gowns and Bath Robes in our
house. Our stock IS complete.
You will find full assortment of
shades and sizes. On Ladies Suits
we have made a special reduction
of 10 per cent-and like reduc-
ton on Tea Gowns and Bath
Robes.
20 per cent reduction on all La
dies Black Velvet Jackets and
Capes, Children's Gretchens and
Refers, Misses Jackets and Furs
of every description.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02
Ninety Mines OUTLOOK
Business Men Predict a Year
of Prosperity.
THE PULSE OF PROGRESS
Tremendous Developments During
1S9S - Not II Dissenting Voice in
the Optimistic Chorus - Secretary
Gage Says Conditions Are Favor
nbie-Niews of Financial Leaders.

Here are presented as a New Year Of
fering the opinions of a large number of
Washington business men regarding the
outlook for the next 365 days. The men
who make these predictions are all sue
cessful and have seen Washington and the
country pass through periods of prosperity
and years of depression. Many of them
are bankers and brokers who study finan-
cial and general business conditions con-
stantly. Many are retail merchants whose
business brings them every day and all day
into contact with the poorer and the mod
erately well-to-do classes. There are one
or two millionaires in the list and many
men who are only fairly well circum-
stanced. The endeavor has been to make
the interviews represent the real belief Of
Washington and of all classes of its people.
Great care has been taken to make the
quotations exact.
The year that has passed has been one
of the most remarkable in the history of
America. There are. many careful and
broad minded observers who believe that
it will prove TO have been the most mo-
mentous since the Declaration of hide
pendence. The coming year will be the
first to witness the results, good or bad,
of the tremendous steps that were taken
in 1898. 1t will be found that the universal
belief expressed in these opinions is Of one
unvarying tenor. There is no dissenting
voice. One, or two, or three opinions by
business men of successful experience have
a tremendous weight. Here there is the
repetition again and again, and always of
the prediction of success for 1899.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

Secretary of the Treasury Gage-The
year which has just come to a close has
been no more remarkable for the great
historic events witnessed than it has been
in the widening and expansion of our
commerce and industries. Never before
have we had such an enormous foreign
trade, and every business evidence indi-
Gates that domestic affairs have been not
less prosperous. We enter upon the New
Year therefore with highly favorable con-
ditions and with every prospect of contin-
uing the improvement which has made 1898
remarkable
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02
EXCURSIONS.

danced by number OF youths and maids
of the fashionable world who will not DO
eligible for formal dances until some sea-
son later on.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

Samuel w. Curriden. Knickerbocker
Ice Company-Everything points to a fine
revival of business in Washington during
the coming twelve months. 1t viii reach
all lines of business, and it will mean
prosperity for every one who has the
shrewdness to grasp the opportunity.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

John z. McLeran. of Heiskell & Nc
Leran, Real Estate-I think the policy of
expansion which the Government has
adopted will result in largely increased ex-
ports as soon as our traders shall have had
time to work the new fields. So that what
ever international difficulties we may some
day have TO face. the immediate results of
expansion must be large money profits.
The superb initiative cultivated in the Eng
disappearing peoples. and fostered espe-
cially by our institutions. will assure this
The enormous trade balance in our favor
this year is in itself prosperity for the
country. AS to Washington, can only re-
peat truism which has been often said.
that as the country grows and prospers,
so Washington must prosper. The pos
session of colonies will enlarge the ma
chinery OF government and bring to the
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

The dancing class which is taught by
Miss Lily Cox was ehapsroned on Saturday
by Mrs. Rey. Mrs. Kingsley and Mrs
Craig
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

Charles E. Early of Early & Hampton,
Real Estate-The past three months have
been much the best that we have had for
several years. In my opinion there is
already beginning great revival in real
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

James W. Whelpley American Security
and Trust Company-Washingto will be
busy during the coming year, and people
will make money. There is nothing any
where in sight and hardly anything think
able that can cause any setback in the bus
mess boom. 1t is difficult to lend money
and the capitalist who lends money, instead
of investing it, may perhaps be mentioned
as one whose business will not boom. but
he is the only necessary exception to the
rule
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

capital number of officials, delegations
and private persons, thus increasing con-
stantly the volume of The kind of business
peculiar to a capital city.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

Mr. and Mrs. Samuel T. Dixie have as
their guest at the Majestic their daughter.
Mrs. William S. Lue, ir.. OF Yonkers. N. Y.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

Myron VI. Parker, Real Estate-Real es-
tate prices are generally low and already
capitalists are availing themselves of the
opportunity to buy, feeling assured that the
coming good times will bring higher prices.
The smaller investors will purchase later.
but the inquiry from this class of people
is much larger even now. look for a much
better year in 1899 than at any time since
the hard times set in.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

Maj. Gen. Nelson A. Miles and Mrs.
Miles will be assisted at the reception they
will hold today by Mrs. Custer. widow of
General Custer, Mrs. Worth, Mrs. Gilmore,
Mrs Seyburn, Mrs. Audenried. Mrs. Hines,
Miss Horstmann, Miss Poor. Miss Rodgers,
Miss Gilmore. Miss Jessie Gary, Miss
Greedy, Miss Williams, Miss Sawtelle,
Mrs. Griffith, Mrs. McCalIum, and Mrs.
Wiborg, of Cincinnati.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

Mrs. Fairbanks, wife of Senator Fair
banks, will hold reception this evening
from s to IL o'clock, when she will be as
sisted by Mrs. John w, Foster Miss Will
son. Mrs Faulkner, and the Misses Fauli-
ner, Mrs. Perry Heath, Mrs. Sternberg.
Mrs Peelle, Mrs. Robert ]. Tracewell, Mrs.
L. p. Mitchell, Mrs. Halford. Miss Sloan.
Miss Porte and the ladies of the Indiana
Congressional delegation.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

Mrs Fuller. wife of Chief Justice Fuller,
will not receive today on account of illness,
which will also prevent her being at home
on Mondays during the official season.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

John B. Sloan. General Secretary Young
Mems Christian Association-The enthusi-
astic and practical interest manifested in
the work Of the Y. NJ. c. A. by citizens of
all classes and creeds bids fair to make
the year 1899 great year in the history of
the association. Practically every one ad-
mits that the city of Washington presents
magnificent possibilities for such an organ
ization.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

Mrs. William Hamilton Bayly, 2125 n
Street, will be at home Saturdays in jan
uary.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

r. L. White. Speculator-The great
prosperity Of the country. the immense ac
emulation of wealth, Will be reflected in
such prices for all good securities as have
never been witnessed before. The level
of prices during the years around 1890
will be left far behind. Those prices were
on a per cent money basis. Money is
now per cent. / feel assured that there
will be no recession in prices OF any con-
sequence. They will continue to advance
rapidly. There is nothing in the entire
outlook to prevent.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

W. G. Peter. Architect-The activity in
real estate already evident and in pros
pect is most encouraging suggestion that
building operations will be large In the
coming year. In my opinion there is a
most encouraging outlook. The prospect
for the architects in Washington is an i'm
proving one every year. AS soon as the
country generally becomes prosperous
wealthy people will come to this city to
build homes even more than they do at
present.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

C. T. Havenner, Broker-The country is
entering on the greatest era of prosperity
it has ever known, in my opinion. AS for
the outlook for securities, l believe the
boom in prices has only just begun, and
that the top is yet away off. The railroads
are earning more money than ever before
in their history. And money is lying idle
in vast amounts. The Western railroads
are themselves sending money East to
loan.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

Miss Edith r. Turner. daughter of the
late Thomas T. Turner. of St. Louis. and
Mr. Eugene Lee Benoist also Of that city.
will be married at St. Paurs Catholic
Church Wednesday. January 4. at IL
o'clock the ceremony to be solemniZed by
Archbishop Ryan. OF Philadelphia.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

Percy S. Foster, Music Dealer-I believe
We are on the eve of the best business
year the country has ever seen. The year
1898 will be the last of the hard times
years. 1t is said that it takes six years for
the country to recover a business depres-
sion, and 1898 was the sixth from 1892. Al
ready the present year has shown much i'm
proyement. In my business this years
holiday trade has been the best ON record
II is my opinion that it will be mans own
fault if he cannot make money in 1899.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

W. B. Hibbs, Broker-My opinion is un-
changed. l have preached prosperity for
several months. The outlook is for the
best business year the country has ever
had. There is nothing in sight in the
political. diplomatic or financial situation
that can Interfere with the rising of the
tide of good times.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

William B. Gurley, Broker-The country
in general has already entered wonderful
period Of money making such as It has
never seen before. The reports from all
the industries are alike and the foreign
trade statistics are a marvel. There will
be a continuance Of the investment in the
securities of railroads and the industrial
corporations, and prices will go far above
the present level.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

W. NJ. Balderston, manager of the Palais
Royal-We have had a most encouraging
holiday season and are most hopeful of the
coming Spring. Everything in the general
business situation points that way.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

The beautifully decorated ball room at
Rauscher's was the artistic scene OF one
OF the prettiest dances of the week on last
Saturday evening. when cotillion was
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

Mr.. and Mrs. Mayo Hazeltine have cards
out for dinner for Wednesday evening in
honor of the Russian ambassador and Mile.
de Cassini.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

E. L. Everett, Jeweler-The indications
are all that next year Will be very much
better in our business. The jewelry bust
ness suffers most from financial depres-
sions. People buy little beside the neces-
saries Of life in hard times Already, how
ever. there has been a good improvement,
and greater is to follow next year. Peo-
pie have been buying more expensive goods
recently than heretofore, which is a most
encouraging sign that confidence is re-
turning.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

E. Southland Parker, Capitalist 49, The
signs all point to a large revival of bust
ness in Washington. Prices are advancing
in securities and in real estate which
shows very conclusively that the demand is
much better already.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

Mrs Claude A. Swanson will be at home
at the Riggs on the first and third Tues
days of January and February.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

J. B. Winner, Real Estate-Business will
improve steadily during the next few years
feel assured. | hope there will be no
great boom" Immediately, for such
speculative craze would be followed by the
conditions which we are now, happily,
leaving behind.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

r. o. Hoffman, Real Estate-This has
been the best Autumn since the hard times
began. look for an excellent Spring 1t is
a fact that bargains in real estate can be
sold now. Two years ago il was impossible
10 make sale, no matter what the induce
ments We're. have seen months go by
without a sale. Now they are made with
a frequency that is most gratifying. even if
it is not like the business of ten years ago.
William II. Saunders, Real Estate-There
is no doubt about the revival of business
generally. 1t takes longer for prosperity
TO reach real estate than any other branch
of business hut alreahr thnrn nr.n n,noIIn,,t
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

F. Crocker, Shoes-Everything points to
a wonderfully prosperous year. l believe
it will be one of the best in the history
Of the country, perhaps the record break
ing year
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

o. T. Crosby, City and Suburban Rail
way-Prospects were never better. / be-
lieve that there is to be a year OF great
prosperity.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

Albion X. Paris, Banker-The ending of
the war. the temporary settlement at least
Of the money question, the sitting down
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

Joseph Luckett Columbia Theatre-The
prospects for the coming year are of the
rosiest l believe the return of prosperity
in the country will mean immense bust
ness for the play houses. Indeed. already
this season business is booming all over
the country. There have been weeks re-
Gently when sixteen houses throughout the
country have had $4,000 business. A few
years ago $4,000 week was a phenome-
nal matter that was heralded everywhere
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02
A NEW YEAR SERMON.
Bishop Satteriee Occupies the Pulpit
of Trinity Church.

The presence of Bishop satterlee in the
pulpit of the Trinity Church yesterday
attracted larger attendance than would
have ordinarily ventured to brave the
sharp weather. Bishop Satterlee preached
an ideal New Year sermon. and used as
his text Not every one that saith unto
me, Lord, Lord, shall enter the kingdom
of heaven. but he that doeth the will OF
my Father which is in heaven
He said in mart
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

Simon Kann, Department Store-I be-
lieve that there is to be an excellent year
for business Washington. The holt
day business has been most gratifying. 1t
indicates the better feeling already ex
listing. The manufacturers are preparing
for the larger demand by making very
beautiful and attractive goods this Win
ter
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

The Second Assembly. in Cleveland
Park. composed of most of the young peo-
pie Of the Park, met Saturday night and
danced the New eYar in. 1t was most. en-
joyable affair. given in one of the empty
villas, which was beautifully decorated in
flags and Christmas greens for the occas-
ion. A bounteous collation. was served, and
the affair pronounced the most successful
of the season.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

Vt IMAM ct any tli4it Apl tiit last SlA
L. C. Baumgras. Real Estate-Real estate
suffers during the Summer months when
people are out OF town, or il in the city
take no interest in property. and also dur
ing the Christmas holidays. At those times
ii is difficult to arouse any enthusiasm on
the part of investors 1t has always been
so. There has been more inquiry lately by
intending buyers and sellers. a few months
ago it was next to impossible to obtain
any recognition from holders OF property.
while people are now more evidently ON
the alert for a sale or purchase In my
opinion the revival in real estate will not
be delayed long.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

P. 7. Hall. Mems Furnishings-My bus
mess during the last year has been hun
dred per cent better than during 1897. I
believe that 1899 will be even much better.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

Edwin S. Potter, Editor the Pathfinder
The coming year is enc of the greatest
promise The entire country and all classes
viii be prosperous. The Pathfinder as a
weekly news review is circulated in all
parts of the country. There is the most
practical evidence Of the better feeling
prevailing everywhere in the very graft
flying way that our circulation has in
creased in the last three months.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

c. A. Droop, Music Dealer-People are
already slowly turning from the cheaper
goods in all lines that have found favor
during the hard times to the most ex-
pensive. 1t is one of the best evidences
Of returning confidence and prosperity.
When money is plentiful and people have
faith that it will continue so they want
the best of everything.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

Pliny Moran, of Cherry & Moran, Cloth
iers-People are spending their money
with greater freedom than for some years
past. II is a most convincing evidence
that they are confident of the future.
believe that 1899 will be one of the best
the country and the city of Washington
have ever seen.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

John &. Slater-The prospects are bright
err than at any time for the last six years.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1899-01-02

NJ. d. Jacobs, Manager Miller & Co,
Brokers' believe that the country is
passing into an era OF immense prosperity
The conditions are unique. Nothing be-
fore in the history of the country is COM
parable to them, and as a result of this
prosperity and of the confidence of the
people in the future, / believe that the
prices of all good railroad and industrial
securities will be much higher. The boom
on the stock market has only just begun.