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Evening star., 1901-06-27
Senator CIay's English.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
In an editorial in The Star of Saturday,
June 90, 1901. under the caption "lS16 and
1904" Senator Clay of Georgia is quoted
as saying in part: Il must confess that 1
do not see in sight at this time a person
whose name 1 would suggest as the presi-
Dental nominee. Some great man will
arise equal to the OCCASION like Tilden did
In 1885,
If Senator Clay is quoted correctly and
the words were not put in his mouth by a
reporter, l wish for a brief opportunity in
your columns to ask attention to the
determination like Tilden didI'' Even a
the rules Of grammar, even though a Ro-
man king is reputed to have said: Ego
sum rex Romanorum ct supra grammati-
cum" The purity of the English language
is in the keeping of those who write and
speak it. Familiarity with corrupt forms
is like the evil communications which the
apostle declared. corrupt good manners.
Good writers and good speakers are bound
to avoid colloquial and incorrect forms of
speech for the sake Of those who naturally
look to them for models. When the guest
at an English dinner table, near the con-
clusion Of the meal, was urged by his
hostess to have something from the side
board he replied: mo, madam; 1 thank
you. 1 am through" He was an Ameri-
can: his speech betrayed him. No one but
for the participle done"
Dean Afford, in his "A Plea for the
Queens English" tenth edition, London,
1866, page 234. under the title Like do"
says:
Like used as an adverb, is also
brought under my notice and the com
plant in this case is not without reason.
Like do now like he was, like we are
are quite indefensible, and are avoided by
all careful speakers and writer's. The
mistake has been occasioned by the leeiti-
mate use of like as an adverb at the be-
ginning Of sentence. where it means
like to- You may say Like David, am
the youngest of my family But you may
not say Like David was 1 am the young
est of my family"
So II Senator Clay, or the reporter who
speaks for him. had said, Like Tilden In
1885, his meaning would have been wholly
clear and no abuse of the forms Of culti-
waited speech been disclosed. And my de-
sire. in bringing to the notice Of the read
ers of The Star the reason why this COM
mon corruption Of speech is indefensible.
Is that those who use 1t carelessly because
others do may eliminate 1t from their writ
ten and spoken language. Those who know
no better, of course. will continue to be-
tray their ignorance. p. B. p.
Evening star., 1901-06-27
BROOkLAND HALL ASSOCIATION
Annual Meeting of the Stockholders
and Election of Officers.

The stockholders of the Brookland Hall
and Literary Association held their annual
meeting in the hall building last night. The
president, DIR. Frank T. Howe. gave a
brief review of the condition Of affairs
showing that some Improvement in the
finances had taken place. The secretary,
Mr.. Chas G.. Lynch made partial report,
showing that all the stores were rented as
well as the upper hall The treasurer. Mr..
A. T. kinnan, submitted his report of the
funds that had passed through his hands,
together with the vouchers. An auditing
committee, consisting of ]. X. Hetfield. /.
5. Holiidge and J. r. Hampton, was ap-
pointed to examine the accounts of both the
secretary and treasurer.
The election of officers resulted fol-
lows: President, DIR. Frank T. Howe; vice
president, f. r. Mccormick; secretary,
Chas. G. Lynch; treasurer, Jno. r. Hamp-
ton, Mr. Kinnan declining a re-eection;
members of the board of managers. T. G.
Carmack. Jno. b. Lord, ]. L. Sherwood, J.
c. Noyes and ]. II. Small, sr.
Evening star., 1901-06-27

tFiled june u. 1901. ], Z. Young. Clerk
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
of Columbia Dennis Mccarthy, complainant, agt
The Unknown Heirs. &c. of William blanchard,
complainant. by Messrs. Hufty Hufty, his So
ncftors. 1t is this 18th day of June 1901 ordered
that the defendants, the unknown heirs. deyisees
or alienees. respectively. of William blanchard,
cause their appearance TO be entered herein on or
before the first rule day occurring forty days after
this day; otherwise the cause will be proceeded
with as in case Of default The object Of this
suit is to quiet title Of the complainant TO the
south three t3) feet front by full depth Of orfgl-
nal lot twentysix t26l and the north eleven Cd
feet front by full depth of original lot twenty
seven t2Il, in square hundred and seven t10D,
in the city of Washington. District Of Columbia.
and to enJoin the defendants. and each of them.
from setting up, claiming or asserting any title
thereto This notice To be published in the Wash
iDgton Law Reporter and In The Evening Star
once week for three successive weeks before said
rule day. a. B. HAGNER. Asso Justice A true
copy Test. X. YOUNG, Clerk. By NJ. y. CLAN
CI. Asst. Clerk. je13-1aw3w
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Filed June r. 1901. j. Il. Young, Clerk
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
Of Columbia.-George l.. Simpson. complainant
agt Kate ID. Brennan ct al, defendants; equity
No 22l9o.-On motion of the complainant, by
Messrs- Hufty & Hufty, his solicitors. it is, this
18th day of June, 1901 ordered that the defend
ants, Kate D. Brennan Mamie u. Billingsley,
John II. Davidson. James I. Davidson. Laura d.
Hubbell Robert B. Davidson, Kate b. Ramsey,
Mary Mel. Ramsey, Inez Ramsey, Edward G.
Ramsey. Laura II. Ramsey, Louise S. Ramsey,
jones F. Ramsey. Delzier RittenhOuse Dolores
Rittenhouse and Catherine VI. Davidson. cause
their appearance to be entered herein or before
the first rule day occurring forty days after this
day: otherwise the will be proceeded with
as in case Of default. The object of this suit Is
TO quiet title of the complainant to lots thirtysix
t36i and thirty-seven (31l, in John W. Starr's
subdivision Of lots in square ten hundred and forty
two 1042l. said subdivision is recorded in the
office of the surveyor Of the District of Columbia,
in book r. page II, and to epjOin the defendants,
and each Of them, their heirs and assigns, from
setting up. claiming asserting any title there
to- This notice to be published in the Washington
Law Reporter and in The Evening Star
week for three successive weeks before said rule
day. A. B. HAGNER. Asse. Justice. true copy.
Test-J. r. YOUNG, Clerk. By NJ. A. CLANCY,
Asst. Clerk. tel31aw3w
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An Asphalt-Repair Nuisance.
, he E6Ifnr

Permit me, please, to presume upon your
kind indulgence in giving space to sugges-
tlons that may tend to promote the peace
and comfort Of the residents OF Washing
ton. In tearing up and relaying the streets
the workmen use a kind of internal ma
chine. which melts the asphalt or tar, and
at the same time furnishes a volume of
smoke not of the pleasantest odor to the
neighborhood in which ii is located One
of these melting machines has been doing
business right in front of my office for a
week, and seems to be so entirely pleased
with its location that it may decide to
spend the summer there. The fumes of
Tophet from this cheerful neighbor are
waited merrily through the windows and
are serviceable only in driving out loafers
from the office. Cannot some one save the
lives and good humor of the city's inhab-
tants by suggesting some kind of smoke
consumer or muZzle for this thing? The
streets are apparently torn up either for
amusement or to give employment to more
men on the street force. Or is il for the
betterment of public traffic? However
this may be, the old friend. the odoriferous
melting pot, is always on hand. 1t has
been suggested that these fumes are good
for the health If this be true / fear
] Will be considered grasping in keeping
the machine so long in my vicinity, to the
detriment of the good health and enjoy
ment of the rest OF the people in the city.
1t must be said, however, in eXtenuation,
hiAah NAC WI appce1i " NC HdNiii a.
real good time tearing up portion of the
street every day and laying Ii down the
next. The same performance is repeated
each day, and there is no extra charge for
the smoke There is really no reason why
people should seek summer resorts pat
ent medicines so long as these health-giv-
ing fumes may be had free of cost. People
in my neighborhood find only one consola-
tion. They have read in Holy Writ that
the streets of heaven are paved with gold.
and hope that on their arrival there they
will find the goldsmith who repairs them
using a machine of more delicate odor
than the one employed by the Washington
street force. AN ORDINARY KICKER
Evening star., 1901-06-27

Rebecca Smith, white woman, fifty
years old, had business in both Police
Courts today, but her appearance before
Judge Kimball proved to be the most dis
astrous. He sent her to jail for sixty days
for vagrancy. Last night she had trouble
with Sarah Daily on M street. Mrs Daily
is also an old woman, and hit Rebecca over
the head with a shoe. Mrs. Daly's case
was heard before Judge Scott where Re-
becca prosecuted her She said she had
great provocation and lost her temper She
was sorry and would apologize. Judge
Scott called Rebecca, who, it Is said has a
Police Court record Of great length, and
asked her IL she would accept Mrs DAILY s
explanation. Rebecca said she did not
want to, but the judge said she ought to,
and so ruled. Rebecca then went down
stairs to Judge Kimball. who sent her to
jail.
Evening star., 1901-06-27
LAUREL NEWS.
Unknown CO1Ored Man Killed by Cars
~-Electric Light Plant.

UNKNOWN COlOred Man Killed by Cars
s-Electric Light Plant.
Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star.
LAUREL, Md, June a. 1901.
At an early hour yesterday morning an
unknown colored man was killed on the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad. a short dis
tance east of Ammendale a station about
five miles from this place. There are two
trains scheduled to pass that station. one
from Washington leaving at 2:4O o'clock
and passing Ammendale around O. clock,
the other leaving Baltimore at 3:45. which
passes the scene of the accident about 4:30
O'Clock. Which train struck the unfor
tunate man is not known When found his
and short distance away his hat and coat
were found. A later train stopped at the
scene of the accident and gathered up the
remains, which were conveyed to Balti-
more for interment.
For the sum of $4,000 experts who lately
examined the local electric light plant. say
that plant with the capacity of the present
one could be installed in this town. These
figures represent the cost of entirely
new system, including apparatus, providing
new poles, circuits, lamps, house service
wires. etc. The amount would also cover
the cost of the ground upon which the
building would be erected and the cost of
the building itself. The present plant was
valued by these experts at $500 or about
three-fourths of the cost of an entirely new
system of the same capacity as the present
cne Many of the citizens of the town are
in favor of the installation of new sys
tenn.
The report stated that the absolute value
Of the plant was $500 and it was in
a very satisfactory condition, the experts
considered that the town could afford to
pay in the neighborhood of $1,000 for it, but
by this, they stated. they do not mean that
the local company can afford to dispose of
the plant at those figures.
The report concludes as follows: AS
stated in a former paragraph, We would
be willing to install an entirely new plant.
with modern up-to-date apparatus with
the capacity of the present plant, and with
circuits street lights, transformers, house
service wires, etc, complete, as the plant
now stands for, approximately, $4,000
1t is stated that another inspection of the
system will be made before final action
will be taken in the matter
Ghe following-named gentlemen of this
town have been appointed by the board of
election supervisors Of Prince Georges
county as registration officers for the tenth,
or Laurel election district: Frank l.
Ahern. democrat. George w. Lillibridge,
republican. precinct No. /; William II.
Owens, democrat. Robert Fry, republican,
precinct No 9 They are expected to re-
port at the office of the supervisors Tues
day, the 10Th of July.
Evening star., 1901-06-27
Doorkeeper at Police Court.

William D. West, late of Company E,
169th New York Volunteer Infantry, and
now a member of Burnside Post, G. A. r.,
of this city, was today appointed door,
keeper of the Police Court at a salary of
$50 month, in accordance with an appro-
priation made for that purpose at the last
session of Congress. The appointment was
made Jointly by Judges Scott and Kimball
The doorkeepers of the Police Court have
heretofore been supplied by the police de-
partment. The appointment will take effect
on July next
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Ordered by Commfssioners.

The District Commissioners today order
ed that Mr.. d. E. McComb, superintendent
of sewers. and Mr. C. B. Hunt, computing
engineer, be authorized to attend the an
nual convention 1901. of the American So
ciety of Civil Engineers, provided that no
expense shall be incurred by the District
of Columbia in connection with such at
tendance.
That new granite curb be set along the
4th street front of reservation No. 75, at
an estimated cost of 1892 chargeable to
the appropriation for sidewalks and curbs
around public reservations and municipal
buildings.
That SIS feet Of six-inch water main be
laid In Harvard street between Sherman
and Brightwood avenues, at an estimated
cost of $780, including one fire hydrant
That S44 feet of six-inch water main oe
laid in U street between North Capitol ard
LIST streets northwest, at an estimated cost,
including one fire hydrant, Of s755
That 290 feet of six-inch water main be
laid in Rhode Island avenue between New
Jersey avenue and 9th street. at an esti-
mated cost of $232.
That 410 feet of six-inch water main be
laid In the south side of East Capitol street
between 14th and 18th streets, at an esri-
mated cost OF $32S
That 100 feet Of water main I'm Nebraska
avenue be lowered. at an estimated cost OF
about 1916 chargeable to the appropriation
for the high service system.
Evening star., 1901-06-27
Loses Twice by Robbery.

Two robberies have been committed dur
ing the past week at the house of Mr..
Ernest L. Dodd. No. 1871 F street north
west. One day last week thief carried Off
$35 and yesterday $72 disappeared. Yester-
days robbery occurred about noon The
money was taken from a room on the
second floor. Detectives Flather and Horne
are investigating the case.
Evening star., 1901-06-27
Potomac Hotel, st. Georges Island.

st. Georges Island. on the lower Potomac.
is an attractive spot for summer spenders,
with plenty of shade, fine bathing, first
class fishing and boating. An excellent
table is kept by Adams Brothers, the pro-
prietors of the Potomac Hotel. and the
rates charged are extremely moderate
River steamers touch the resort nearly
every cay. and the trip there and back 70
delighxful.
Evening star., 1901-06-27
LEGAL NOTICES.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
of Coumbia-In the matter of Seymour B. Wright,
bankrupt In Bankruptcy. No. 1S6.-Notice is here
by given thai the above named bankrupt has filed
his petition praying for discharge from all his
debts In bankruptcy, and that ali creditors and
other persons ordered to attend at the hearing
upon said petition before said court, at Washing
ton. in the said District. the 10th day OF July,
1901. at IL o'clock and then and there show
petition should not be granted, and examine the
bankrupt If deemed proper.
EDWARD s. McCALMONT.
Referee in Bankruptcy.
BIRNEY & WOODARD Attorneys for Bankrupt.
Evening star., 1901-06-27

Isaac Tompkins, coIored, living at 2425
d street northwest, returned to the city
from Culpeper, Va, yesterday, where he
had been visiting friends. He was help
lessly sick and the police sent him to the
Washington Asylum Hospital.
Evening star., 1901-06-27

..LOCKSLEY HALL" FORMERLY RALEIGHS,
renovated and improved; on Potomac river near
Point Lookout; fine beach good table; splendid
Ridge, Nd. je17-26t"
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GU m ARD ,[LlIN[E
Boston to LIVERPOOL

VIA QUEENSTOWN. y
Magnificent. New. Twin Screw Passenger Steam
ships, IA 600 tons,
Fast; Remarkably Steady; Spacious Promenades.
Passage about days. All First and second Saloon
Rooms located Upper Decks ainidshps. Perfect
Ventilation Table unsurpassed.
IVERNIA sails July 8, August 10. September IA.
SAXONIA sails July 20, August "a September %.
Saloon, $75 up. Second Cabin, S42. 90 up. Round
trip discounts. Third-class low rates.
Low winter rates In force July 20.
ULIONIA, Twin Screw 10000 tons) specially
fitted for THIRD CLASS passengers only Ladies'
Saloon and Mems Smoke Room located Upper Deck
amidship. Sails August 3.
ALEXANDER MARTIN, Agent. 20 State Street,
Boston, Mass, or G. w. Moss, 1411 G St NV.
ja15-tu. .th&s-76t-2S
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STORAGE.

STORAGE. STORAGE sToRAGE-I2TH AND
Y SITS. NV; room 5oI10s. with large elevator;
Carriages stored and insured for 81 90 to 81 sd
per month, With insurance. HOME ICE CO., A.
B. WILLIS. Mgr. Je14-26t
Evening star., 1901-06-27

GRAND VIEW HOUSE; OVERLOOKING POTO-
mac. 8 miles east Harper's Ferry; baths; daily
mails: bass fishing; special family rates. Mrs. L.
X. HENKEL. Knoxville, Fred. Co., Md.
te15-12t"-4
Evening star., 1901-06-27

THE INGLESIDE" OPEN JUNE l. ROCKVILLE
and Georgetown electric cars pass the lawn.
Three minutes walk from Met. Br. R.R Bath;
hot and cold water. Address FRANK REPP,
Randolph, Nd je15-26t
Evening star., 1901-06-27

THE WASHINGTON COLLEGE FORMERLY
Ecktngton HoteD Sd and L sts ne. situation
high, with park Of 10 acres; bowling and billiards
for guests. je7-26ts
Evening star., 1901-06-27

RURAL HOME ON WEST RIVER'-NOW OPEN
Nicely located West river, in view of Cbesa-
peake bay. miles below Bay Ridge; good shade;
large lawn fishing, grabbing. rowing and saiing
fruit in season. For descriptive circular address
MRS. MATILDA NOVEL;, Shady Side, Md.
ie2-1Sf
Evening star., 1901-06-27

IINGANORE HILLS Inn, NEAR FREDERICK
Situation high, large lawn, shade, double porehes,
fishing, boating; refs exch. For booklet address
Miss e. NJ BROWN. Frederick. Md. ape lost
Evening star., 1901-06-27

WooDLAWN, ROCKVILLE, Md; LARGE
grounds; abun liant shade: artesian water; all
B. and O.; terms moderate; special rates to fam
lilies. Mrs. NJ j. COLLEY te5-26ts
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DIR. Leathernan.

Expert Specialist In the Of all special diseases
Of men and Women. consaltation free. Daily. 0
to 8. eo2 = NV. Closed on Sanday. dele-e0
Evening star., 1901-06-27

GOOD COUNTRY BOARD AT OAK CREST
Farm; everything fresh, direct from the farm.
Write for terms and descriptive circular to Mr..
and Mrs. c. j. ZIRKLE Fauquier Springs, Va.
ieS-29ts
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:.
BIRNEY WOODARD Attorneys for Bankrupt.


Filled June IL. 1901. ]. r. Young, Clerk
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
of Columbia. Clarence F. Norment. complainant,
al. defendants; equity No. 221SS.-On motion Of
the complainant. by Messrs Hufty & Hufty, his
deTed that the defendants, the unknown heirs,
devisees or alicnees, respectively, OF David Pc
ter. trustee and James 8. Morsell, trustee, cause
their appearance TO be entered herein before
the first rule day occurring forty days after this
day; otherwise the will be proceeded with
in of default. The object Of this suit is
to quiet title of the complainant to lots thirty
two 1927 and thirty three 1884, in the subdivision
of square eighty-cight tsSl. in the city of Wash
ington, District Of Columbia, recorded in liber
W. T.. folio loo Of the office OF the surveyor for
the District of Columbia. and to enjofn the de-
PENDANTS and each of them from setting up, claim
be published In the Washington Law Reporter and
The Evening Star week for three success
i've weeks before said rule day: A. b. HAGNER,
Asso. Justice. A true copy. Test. X. YOUNG.
Clerk BY NJ. A. Clancy, Asst. Clerk.
je13-1aw3w
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AMONG THE ATTRACTIVE COUNTRY PLACES,
to families especially, near R. r. and mails the
home Of Mrs. Bette Van Metre, Gaylord Va,
offers unusual inducements. Terms moderate.
je20 26t-4
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MOUNT PLEASANT, NEAR COCKEYSVIII.E, n. c.
RR.. II miles from BALTIMORE 500 feet eleva-
tion large airy rooms; shaded and extensive
grounds; artesian water; ice; BATH vegetables,
butter and milk from the farm; best accommoda-
ttons and references. Also furnished cottage
rooms, with board. Mrs. NJ. Z. JONES. Cockeys-
vile. Baltimore CO., Nd. je22- -6t.7
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SUBURBAN PROPERTY.

FOR RENT-HANDSoME COTTAGE IN SUB
urbs; ten rooms; bath and cellar, stable &c;
$40 per month. JOHN w. BRAWNER TOO 14th
nv. 2S-St
Evening star., 1901-06-27

THE EEVERGREENS''-PRETT SPOT NEAR
Wash; SOS electric cars; frst-class table; cool
rooms: pure water; shady lawn; dancing pavilion.
Mrs: A. McSWEEN. Falls Church. Va. te5-4H
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urDS; ten rooms; batb ana cehaft stable, &c. |:
$50 per month. JOHN W. BRAWNER, 100 18th
BRADDOCK HEIGHTS. ONLY 5 NILES OUT: "a
trains daily; W., A. and Mt. v-efectric; 5000
expended in permanent improv venents: graveied
eads and es
station grounds; a lot 5Oxi3t can now Be
bought for 500 on easy payments II desired;
nas villa sites e, f from 200 to Nth ample
cepttonable: new bridge facilities tnow provided
for will make this property verg valuable in
near future Send fs1 mag booklet ete s2a
14th st. NV. Je15-H
FOR sALE-oND OF THE MOST .BEAUTIFUL
mansion houses near Washington Is offered to
gentleman Of means at " its value; 16-room man.
Of steam and electric stations Hyattsviile; the
grounds covered with splendid shade and In
Vulnerable ornamental trees and surrounded by
one acre. IS, Cos. Address ]. G. ROGERS. - Hy-
attsville. or 33s Indiana ave. je15-12ts
10 ACRES IMPROVED LAND IN FALLS
Church. Va. on line Of W., A. and F. G. electric
RR;. for sale whole or in parcels. ]. G.
DE PUTRON, West End, Fairfax Co., Va.
my31 -28t'
FOR SALE-SEvERAI. DESIRABLE PLACES 4
and 5 acres each. near Brookland. D. c.; i'm
proved with dwelling, in good condition; will
se wad at eaean for quick sae
give difference in cash for desirable city property
my11-f STONE & FAIRFAX. so6-sOs F NV.
FOR sALE-ss50 FOR LOTS 25xl35 TO 2O-FOOT
alley; elevation 400 feet above tidewater:
block to Tenleytown electric cars; one fare to
any part Of Washington; within three blocks Of
schools churches, shops and library; Potomac
water, gas and electric light; sewer now being
built healthest part Of the District and increas-
ing in value; payments will be arranged to suit
purchasers and money advanced for building.
HEISKELL g. McLERAN,
ap16-tu, ,th&s-tf zoos st. NV.
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LADIES' GOODS.

Sewing Machines Rep'd,S1.
All work warranted. Orders by mail promptly
attended 10. At oPPESHElMER'S, b1A 9th st.
nv. 1a2a-66
Evening star., 1901-06-27

tFiled June ~. 1901. ]. K. Young, Clerk
IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT
of Columbia.-Lewis Baar, complainant agt The
Unknown Heirs. &c, Of John II. Eaton ct al,
defendants; equity No. 22191.-on motion of the
complainant, by Messrs. Hufty & Hufty, his So
licitors it is this 18th day of June, 1901. ordered
that the defendants, the unknown heirs, devisees
alienees. respectively of John II. Eaton. Will
lam O'Neale. Henry Burford and Samuel Blodgett.
cause their appearance to be entered herein on or
before the first rule day occurring forty days after
this day: otherwise the will be proceeded
with in of default. The object of this
suit Is to quiet title Of the complainant to lots
numbered hundred and twenty-five (125) to
hundred and twenty nine t129l. both inclusive.
of Baar's subdivision of lot forty-eight (4Sl of
Harkness ct al subdivision of lots in square five
hundred and ten t510D, in the city Of Washington,
District of Columbia, and to enjoin the defendants,
and each of them. from setting up, claiming or
asserting any title thereto. This notice TO be pub
lished in the Washington Law Reporter and in The
Evening Star week for three successive
weeks before said rule day. A. B. HAGNER.
Asso. Justice. true copy. Test-J r. YOUNG,
je13-law3w
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MEDICAL,

DIR. Reed, Specialist,
Treats successfully Catarrh, kidney and Stomach
troubles. &c. CURES special diseases without
the use Of mercury, &c. Once hours, 10 to i,
to 81 Sunday. 10 to IL. CONSULTATION FREE.
500 18TH ST. NV. mhl2-Stf