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The Washington times., 1901-08-27
THos. J. OWEN & son, Auctioneers, 91s F
Street Northwest

THos J. OWEN & SON, Auctioneers, 91s F
Street Northwest.
TRUSTEES SALE OF TwO-SToRY FRAME
DWELLING. WITH STABLE IN THE REAR
No sos HARRISON STREET, ANAC0STIA,
d. C.
By virtue of certain deed of trust duly re-
corded in Liber No. 2170, folio $3.50 ct seq. one
of the land records of the District of Columbia
and the request Of the parties secured thereby,
we will sell at public auction in front OF the
premises, on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1901,
AT 1 O'CLOCK P NJ, lot l, block l. Avalon
Terrace Anacostia, d. c.. with the improvements
thereon.
Terms of sale: Sold subject to a prior deed
OF trust for g, 200; balance cash. deposit Of
500 required at time of sale. Conyeyarcing, re-
cording, and revenue stamps at purchasers cost
C. II. ALLENDER,
Trustee
II. X. SIMPSON
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MONEY At
~ and b Per Cent.
Loaned on Real Estate In District Of Columbia
Lowest Commission
HEISKEIL g. MCIERAN
1908 Street
AUCTION SALES.
THOMAS ]. OWENS & son, Auctioneers,


THOMAS ]. OWENS & son, Auctioneers,
9I3 F Street n. W.
TRUSTEES SALE OF TWO-ST0RY FRAME
DWELLING ON PENNING ROAD. d. C.
By virtue of a certain deed of trust duly re-
corded in Lber No. 250l, folio 2u, ct seq, one
of the land records of the District of Columbia,
and at the request of the parties secured there
by, we will sell at public auction in front OF
the premises on THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 3,
1901, AT O'CLOCK P. NJ. lot No. 81, in Mary
E. Stickney's subdivision of a part of tract
called Fortune Enlarged. as said subdivision is
recorded in the Surveyors Office for said District
in Liber Co.. No. 6, at folio I32, situate in
the county of Washington, d. c., with the i'm
provements thereon.
Terms of sale-One-third cash, balance in one
and two years with interest at per cent, Sc
cured by deed of trust the property sold, or
all cash. at the purchasers option. A deposit
of $50 required at time of sale. Couveyancing.
recording, and stamps at purchaser 5
cost. THOMAS. GAFFNEf. Trustee.
JOHN LANGHAM. JR. Trustee.
r. NJ. PARKER, Atlantic Bldg, Attorney for
marty secured.
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Earnings of Railways.

NEW YORK. Aug. 26-The following re-
ports of earnings of railways We're sub
mtted today: Gross for the third week
of August:
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Washington Stock Exchange.

Sales-Auerican Graphophone Co, CON-. 109d
9A. After call-Mergenthaler Linotype 5@l6sts,
ga l6s%.; Lanston Monotype, 100GH 1-l6-buyer
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BONDS
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MONEY WANTED AND TO LOAN.
CASH TO LOAN

ON FURNITURE, PIANOS, ETC,
without removal from your possession and in any
amount from SO to 500. Our rates are the
cheapest, and you make your terms
Loans made within three hours from the tine
you apply. We loan for the interest only, and
do not want your goods, so you need have no
fear of losing them. Our offices up the
fifth floor, away from the street, and are so ar
ranged that we can ensure strictest privacy. Drop
in and get rates.
POTOMAC GUARANTEE LOAN CO.,
92s-93O ST.. NEAR 9th n. W.
Room "a. Atlantic Building.
Take Elevator to Fifth Floor.
The Washington times., 1901-08-27

Increase Decrease. unlisted.
Total sales, 7s5. $50 shares.
The Washington times., 1901-08-27

The granger stocks were irregular in
their movements. st. Paul and Union Pa
cifc seemed to be under heavy pressure
all day and they closed with no net gain.
On the other hand the Atchison securi-
ties we're very strong. the common getting
as high as s0A and closing at the top. and
the preferred as high as 1915 and closing
at 80. The July report Of the Atchison
company is expected in day or two. and
IL Is said that it will show a wonderful
Increase in both gross and net earnings.
The Washington times., 1901-08-27

Corrected daily by W b. Tiibhs & Co., mem
| ners of the New York Stock Exchange, l4l0 +
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LOANS OF SfO

LOANS Of SlO
AND UPWARD on FURNITURE AND PIANOS.
At lowest rates and on the day you apply. We
are loaning on the Building and Loan Association
plan. which makes the cost of carrying leans
much less than you pay elsewhere and allows
you TO pay it of in any sized notes you desire,
running from one to twelve months. II you have
a loan with some other company We will pay It
off and advance you more money If desired
Rates cheerfully given. and cost to you un-
less loan is made. Call and get rates Front
room first floor.
NATIONAL MORTGAGE LOAN CO..,
625 st. NV.
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Uric Acid, Which Pois0ns

The blood and weakens the Kidneys. quickly ex-
Druggists.
The Washington times., 1901-08-27

MONEY LOANED saaried people and retail mcr-
chants upon their names without security;
easy payments ToLNAN. Room IS. suo->Is u
ct.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-08

somebody was dead. 1t turned out that
the old lady keeled over in a dead swoon.
set thar for half an hour wonderful
what ON earth to do, till Hasbrooke
finally Come in lookin' as peculiar out
O. the eyes as eff he'd been ketched
stealin' sheep. He apologized for
keepin' me waitin', but said he stayed
to have talk with Mrs. Lancaster aft
er she come 20. He said he was sorry
he didn't fee: at liberty to make a full
explanation, but that the old lady want
ed me to ride to town an send you out
thar as fast as you could travel. He
followed me TO the front steps, an then
he said: Tell Mr.. Fanshaw that she
can tell him all about his parentage-
tell him to make haste!'"
For a moment both men stared into
each Others eyes.
Perhaps Mrs. Lancaster knew my
parents" Ronald said finally. s'Mr.
Redding, you can understand that this
is of the greatest Importance to me. I
shall go out at once"
''That's right" agreed Redding. Il
left my boss hitched at the door. Go
ahead; l believe you are on the right
track to q solution of that matter"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-08
CHAPTER Xxx.

Another summer had come. Ronald
wasnow Redding's law partner, and lived
III town. He had put up no sign. having
told his partner that he would not do SO
till he had found out his rightful anne.
Dave and his mother and sisters had
moved to Texas and purchased good
farm from the sale of their own place
and the insurance money.
One morning in July Redding hustled
into the office as our hero sat reading
al mis- desk. The old man wore look
of suppressed excitement and looked as
If he were dying to have Ronald ask him
what had happened. But our hero only
gave him a hurried good morning and
went on with his reading.
Redding sat down at his own desk and
threw up the roller top with a great
chatter. ''Wen," he began, ssyou don't
have the least curiosity in the world
about anything. Why haven't you axed
a Teller whar he's been all mornin'?''
Ronald smiled as he looked up from
his book. II thought you might be i'll.
was going to send round to see about
you"
you couldn't guess, to save yore life.
The truth is, old Hasbrooke sent for me
just as was leaving the breakfast table,
an went right out to the plantation.
What he wanted, an what dropped on
to while Twas thar, would fill a wonder
book He's laid up with sprained
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-08
CHAPTER XXI.

Arriving at Carnleigh half an hour
later, for he had ridden hard, Ronald
found the colonel hobbling about near
the tennis court, a big stick in his hand.
Seeing the new arrival, he came to the
walk to meet him, his whole body work
ing with agitation.
''Come right in" he said. giving Rom
aid his hand. "She's dying with impa-
thence. She wanted to drive out to
meet you on the road, but made her
wait. Did you ever hear of the like ?'
Ronald wanted to say that he was
still in the dark, but his host was loud
~ calling to a groom and waving his
hand towards the horse. Just then our
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-08
Eject of Rome.

He was dying from the effects of
smoking too many campaign cigars.
To those who wept at his bedside
he argued in "A lofty spirit of philos-
ophy that death was inevitable
when you give man rope
enough" he exclaimed, ''his doom is
at once sealed! My fate if it shows
anything in particular, simply shows
that he has not necessarily to hang
mseifi"-Detroit Journal
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-08

81 don't see how anyone can lose
money in speculation" she remarked.
thoughtfully.
"Do You consider IL SO simpler" hs
asked.
"Why, certainly. As understand it,
allyou have to do is to buy when things
are going up and sell when they are
coming down."
"But how are you going to know
which way they are going2" he In
quired.
"Why-why, never thought or
that" she answered. sit does make
a difference, doesn't it?""-Chicago
Post
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-08
Demurrer Entered.

Ny NIECE" said the doctor, has
Joined an organization they call the
the-strange can't think of the name.
had it at my tongues end a moment
ago, yes, 1 rememberit now. They
call it the Thimble club"
'Then you didn't have it. at your
tongues end" objected the professor.
'sYou had it at your fingers end
Chicago Tribune,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-08

ankle, or he would have come in to talk
over the matter with u.s.
The old lawyer pinched his nose sew
eral times and winked slyly into Ron
AIDS expectant face. eYou had q fool
notion, young man, that I was dom a
sort of charity act in takin' you in with
me, but knowed which side my bread
was buttered on. knowed you'd draw
business, and plenty of it. Wei, the
colonel opened up by sayin' that he'd al
ways felt 4 big interest in you, an sence
you've made such a rep with yore
speech on the Lester robbery case he's
made up his mind to hep push you
along"
Ronald,s face had fallen. There was
something in the idea of Col. Has
brooke's patronage that offended his
pride.
ST am sure have never expected aid
from him in any way, and it depends
on the nature of his proposition AS to
whether shall"
Don't fly off the HANDLE" grinned
Redding; tits only business for the
firm. He said his affairs had never been
managed satisfactorily by Lee and West
lit seems they got to thinkin' they
said it had got so ne had to go in to see
'em two or three times fore they would
atten' to what he wanted, an they was
paid lump sum by the year. He has
jest offered us the job, an 1 accepted
it before he could bat his eyes. I call it
the latest thing ever run across, an
I owe you for my half OF. it,
HE is certainly very kind" answered
Ronald, his brow ruffied with a frown;
''for your sake, at any rate, shall raise
no objection, but he and II
"Ah!" broke in Redding, leaning
forward in his chair, Il kinder
thought he acted quar- about it; he
kept AKIN eff knowed for sure # you'd
object, an said maybe I ort to see you
first before taLin' up the proposition,
but I knowed good thing, an didn't
want no chance O. lettin' it go, so
tor i'm you'd be tickled to death. Well,
even eff you an him have been at outs,
he's showed willingness to patch it
up, an you ought to let by-gones be
by-gones."
"Oh, it will be all right" said our
hero. II shall write him a note of ap-
probation"
'But hain't told you all yet" Red
ding's face took on a serious look, 'an'
I know you will want to kick me for
meddlin' in yore private affairs. but
the truth is, got my foot in it before
I thought. He was AKIN about yore
mother an the childern-I mean the
Fanshaws-an' somehow I felt so good
over what he had done that up an
let yore cat out o the bag. confided
to him every blame thing you've told
me about your family mystery, an the
search you'd made up in Tennessee for
the grave. Well, sir, the old man looked
like he was goin' to faint. I never seed
abody act like he did; he jumped up
| on his sore foot an began to yell half
the time in pain an the other half to
Miss Evelyn, who was in the j'inin'
| room with Mrs. Lancaster. She got
| heer yesterday. They come to the
door just Us he got thar, an they all
went into the room an fell to jabberin'
like rips. After awhile / hcerd i'm yell
for camphor an water, an lowed
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-08
Unaxmnafhefic.

Mr.. Boerum Place Suffering from
NAL de mer)-If you have never been
seasick you cannot understand why it
is that seasick person does not care
whether he lives or dies!
Mr.. Columbia Heights-Oh, yes, I
can. I have gone abroad with people
who were SO seasick that I didn't
care much whether they lived or died.
Brooklyn Eagle.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-08
Our COMING RuIer,.

These boys" said the school trus-
tee, who was called on to speak to
the scholars, "may live to be our
presidents" And then realizing that
it would never do to slight the girls.
he turned to the other side of the
room and said, with some embarrass-
ment: "And these girls-let me see
these girls may live to be our cooks"
-YonkerS Statesman.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-08
M0therly Advice.

Johnny" said the st. Louis mother.
II want you to quit using that low.
vulgar language"
'Why. mother" replied Johnny.
Ssh akespeare said what just said"
"Then you must quit associating
with him." said the good woman.
"He's not a fit companion for you."-
Chicago Daily News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-08
He "na-

"Your husband seems to be making
large and unique collection of
oooks," remarked the caller, looking
with interest at the costly array of
care volumes on the library shelves.
eyes," replied Mrs. Gaswell, with
well-bred Indifference. 81 believe he
becomes more bibulous every day he
lives."-Chicago Tribune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-08
A Secondary Victim.

Secondary Victim.
Bobbs-What makes you SO nerv-
GUS?
: Dobbs-Coffee.
Bobbs-I didn't know you drank it.
Dobbs-I do not. But hobbs has
just stopped drinking it, and he in
sists on detailing his sensations to me
every time I see him--Baltimore
American
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-08
Physiological.

"Do you believe in the power of mind
over matter?" asked the mystical man.
"No," answered the practical friend.
4 believe in the power of matter over
mind. I have known a dull, insensate
tack hammer. by one swift rap on the
thumb, to make man say things that
he had not thought of for years. -
Washington Star.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-08
Purifying Politics,

The MAORI don't know but there
Is need of some kind of reform in pol
tics around here.
The Colonel think so. I'm no ia
lstic, but / think ballot box stuf6n'
should be done with moderation
Puck.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-08
Tough Luck.

The Doctor-Here 1 carried that pa
tent through desperate sickness,
only to
His Wife-Have him object to- your
fee?
"No; drop dead when he saw my
billi'-Life.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-08

Remarkable Prices" you advertised
sealskin coats at $50; now you ask
me $500.
Clerk-Exactly; the prices were re-
variable and we have marked them
ap.-Ohio State Journal.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-08
Re.av tor the oue.tion,

Mrs. Younglove-John. do you know
that you haven't kissed me for a week?
Mr.. Youngloye-Yes, darling; was
Just waiting to see how long 1t would
AXE you to notice il.
John, it win be observed. had his
presence Of mind with him.-T5t-B Bits.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-08
Conducive to Loneliness.

There's nothing I enjoy SO much
as a quiet smoke all by myself"
''Wel1, you ought to have little
trouble in keeping away from crowds
as long as there are any in the box
from which that one came."-Chicago
TimeS-Herald.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-08
Metaphysical.

Upguardson-Habit, it seems to me,
is the strongest thing in the world.
Atom-I don't know. Lack of habit
may be stronger. For example, I
could quit smoking a great deal easier
than / could learn to smoke the kind
of cigars you use.-Chicago Tribune.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-08

Jones-I am never at a loss in con-
versation.
His Fair Hostess-But surely, Mr..
Jones, there must be some subjects
you don't understand. What do you
do then?
Jones-Oh, them say nothing, and
look nteIligent.-Punch.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-08
Eafe.

shot an arrow in the air,
Nor marked the course on which 1t sped.
rhen-jumping cats! How 1 did swear!
The blamed thing lit upon my head.
PHILADELPHIA Press.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-08
ConRenial Couple.

Penelope-And you say they are en-
gagged?
Patrice-Yes.
"Have they any tastes in common? p
"Weu, yes; they chew the same kind
of gum."-Yonkers Statesman.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-08

HeI point out your faults because
I love you.
She-Nonsense! If you really loved
me you would think my faults were
excellences.-Chicago Record.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-08

Miss De PrideI wouldn't marry
him if he were the last man On
earth!
Rival .Belle-Indeed you Wouldn't
I'd take him myself theni-Tst-Eite. !.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-08

Young Lady-Have you Ten Thou
sand a Year?''
New Clerk should say not! If
had wouldn't be working here for
ten dollars a week.-Chicago Daily
News.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-08
Alack2 AlaB1

Love may be blind but just the same,
It has a strange, peculiar way
OF distinguishing between million
plunks
And an income Of only 81 a day.
Chicago Daily News,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-08
The PhfIosonher.

He had no luck, however small.
And therefore he was glad.
'Tis best" said he, mo luck at all
Than always have 1t bad"
Catholic Standard and Times.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-08
A Truthful Dentfst.

A truthful West side dentist adver-
tises as follows: Teeth extractef
with great pains. Dali,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-08
wasted Opportunitie..

The man who kicks the liveiong day
May boast, perchance. of duty done:
But finds he's FILTERED quite away
The hours when other folk have fun.
washington Star.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1901-02-08
liAsl iz5laS
He counted AN Rixht.

you've been in fight" said his
mother, reprovingly.
''Oh, not much of one" answered
the boy.
'Did you count 100 as told you
when you felt your angry passions ris-
ing?"
ooh, sure" returned the boy. ST
counted 100 all right, but I knocked the
other boy down first. It's the only safe
Chicago Post.
Unexpected EncouraEement.
$50 this is the end % he In bitterness cried.
Displaying the note she had written.
''Just now it's the end,'' she with eau
ton replied,
Regretting to see him thus smitten.
And yet" she went on in her feminine
way,
Don't deem the world barren and hol-
low.
Whate'er woman writes. just remember.
I pray,
postscript is likely to follow"
Chicago Post.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1901-10-13

whom hair brushing meets tr' held IN -,
rooms and doruitpr~s.
The pr,tue-t - coipr- ans ra's-a,
are usa-i M the manufacture ~ rHo raasru.
line pa anas, from the very darrue.' ar
~ o~t ui linens striped and In sold pIrs.
blues. pal" green's u volets Ihr's
are exquisite designs in How ers on cream
grounds and some very gorgeous hnI4
patterns ia silk and :" mixtures OF six
and linen thai are 80 popular
These have BEEN found beautifyl enough
tu suit fa-tldious feminin ta-t.e, althoug1
touch Of s.N individuality by adding &,
uarros eigtrg Of lace whipped IN hy
hand O'h,r- la'o embroidered mono.
grams and interlarI initials ou the sleeve
paJamas are more expensive than TN
Ordinary night dress - ba'ista which
when machine mad" may h. PURCHASE
In the shops now "a DAYS az a surprisingly
low tigurr But palama-, IN" pretty fnH
sort that frmlniu" tat~@ affects, arc worfn
from s. a ST up 90 SIS and go for thuss
Of imported and embroidered silk
These last are extremely BEAUTIFUL and
come In ornamental boxes It'd with ma.
row ribbons Some made IN Japan.-~
silks ara done up IN pretty wicker Wurs
basket boxes and make a MO" git
Tor a faddv girl Pointed toed Turkish
slippers with funy rosettes are worn WITH
uaianas In place Of the knitted bedroom
sllpusra tied with ribbon thai us-d 70 b-
tn" fashion and the modern girl need ha W
no fear that the will not make a chic and
effective appearance IN ca-e Of q fire.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1901-10-13

they are only a preface. NJ DC WERE. 20 the
extended possibilities in sleeves
The skirts almost equal the elccves In
variety and yet there y very little that
h really new about the skirts. which proves
again this Il h detail chiefly which h 10
distinguish our gown ~ new.
Anovelty In material ooms- With a border
which IL used for trimming. and all the
ways Of tucking and stitching. Of applique
work and embroidering are applied Ia
skirts. The model upon which your skirt
is 10 be made should he chosen with special
regard for the material employed. and
the nNpde Of trimming must L. In harmony
with both IL YOU would have a success.
The circular hounc' - quite A. popular
A. ever. and one Of the latest mode- of uSng
Il Is In three medium wide hounces hegtn-
ming at either side Of "A nafruw front breadth
and curving up a little wider al the back
They form a trimming from the knees
down, n tucks. stitched bands and braid
are used as a finish down either cid OF
The front where { he founce end
This effect Of atablier front. accomplished
in various ways. is very noticeable among
the new gowns. The front breadth may
be tucked all the way across. tn" tucks
being stitched down 70 within nins inches
Of the hem Then there H. the reiingpt"
skirt, which ~ ally does open down the front
over q tablief in contrasting material. silk