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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-10
The Fireproof Question.

The discussion Of the matter OF fire-tra ps
here and elsewhere precipitated by the re-
cent destruction Of a Brooklyn theater has
involved issues which at first were not re-
garded as within the range of the case In
today's Star appears a letter written by
Captain SeweH. now in charge of the con-
struction Of the war sOllege at the Wash
ington barracks under whose supervision
the new government printing Office was
erected He takes issue with the writer of
recent letter to The Star in the matter of
the frcproof qualities of hollow tiles The
latter. says Captain Sewell. are no more
surely hrcproOf than are the floors and
walls Of concrete when both materials are
considered on the basis Of an average COM
posed of many examples. Good workman
ship. the present writer urges, is the surest
guarantee against disaster from either col
lapse or fire. and there should be constant
supervision on the part of both the officials
and the contractors TO insure against scamp
work in the setting of tiles or the mixing
and laying of concrete.
Captain Sewen is well known here as a
most capable officer whose painstaking
care resulted in the construction of a
printing office building OF exceptional quail
ity. His experience and his judgment are
recognized by the community as emitting
him TO speak pointedly on the subject of
building materials and methods. The Star
would be glad IL such supervisors could be
placed over all buildings erected in Wash
ington, whether public or private. Then
would the standard of stability and safety
be measurably raised, infinitely to the
comfort and security of the public.
In advocating closer inspection of the
building methods and suggesting a close
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-10
Success.

A man there was who failed in life,
And he aWoke to find
A lull in all the stir and strife,
For he was left behind;
And friends, though some We're stanch ant
true.
Seemed of sudden strangely few
Another hurried on so fast
That none could match his pace:
He toiled until he found at last
The farthest topmost place;
And when he sought for rest and cheer
He sighed, In sooth, it's lonely heret'
And he who did from day to day
His duty as he could
Found comradeship along the way.
And life was sweet and good
Though sometimes touched by envy grim,
He knew not how these envied him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-10
j. d. r.


John ID. Rockefeller is from time to time
credited with large contributions to
churches and colleges. but he never allows
plety or philanthropy to interfere with
business. Rockefeller's conscience seems
to have much of the same elasticity as
that of Peer Gynt. in the Danish play of
that name. who each spring sent consien-
ment OF laois 10 De sold In China, but fol-
lowed 1t up in the fall with a band of mis-
sionaries, his aim being to make one con-
vert to Christianity for each idol that he
sold at a round profit. Besides he made
money on the supplies of rum and rice"
sent to the missionaries.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-10
Don't Condemn Aeroplane.
pm the New York Tribune.


After all, the principle of the aeroplane
was not fairly tested in either the October
or the December experiments over the Po-
tomac. Confidence in the fundamental idea
had been excited by Prof. Langley's earlier
ventures with models, by Chanutes and
Lilienthafs numerous short flights from
housetops or sandbanks. and by Maxim's
unfinished work in England eight or ten
years ago. In fact, every boys kite which
is ballasted so as to keep right side up and
is flown in. an ordinary breeze reveals the
lifting power of the air. 1t Is too soon.
therefore, to condemn the aeroplane utterly.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-10
Vacancy.

There's Christmas smiling in the sky,
There's Christmas in the trees,
There's Christmas in the streets nearby,
There's Christmas in the breeze
It's Christmas, Christmas everywhere,
No matter where you look,
Save when you gaze with mild despair
Into your pocket book
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-10
In Memphis.
is Commercial Appeal.

From the Memphis Commercial Appeal.
Those women who begin to squirm around
In their seats during the last act Of the
play, stick their chewing gum behind their
ears and put on their hats before the cur
tain falls are rendering themselves
blessed nuisance in the community. There
should be a crusade against them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-10
Satisfied.

Your congressman didn't do anything at
all, said the man who is always talking
about being a taxpayer.
well" answered the statesman who
takes life good-naturedly that's a sure
sign we didn't do anything wrong
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-10

Once in a while, said Uncle Eben
you'll find man OATS ahead of de races
But even he never kin tell you what h,
done wifi de money"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-10

Herbert Spencer had some great ideas
about government but it is safe to say
that large number of the worlds leading
statesmen never read them
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-10

The amount of oratory that has been ac-
cumulating in the kaisers system since he
lost his voice makes the prospect for the
future quite exciting.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-10
49,

Boston does not admit that it is being
crowded with crooks" 1t merely remarks
that there is an exceptional number of dis
honest persons at large N its thorough
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-10

Despite all the turmoil in the Post Office
department, there has not been a time
when letter did not go as usual, provided
you put the proper amount of postage on it.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-10

Mr.. Bryan is now in France wondering
why people insist that the Dreyfus case is
more of live issue than the silver oues-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-10

The Harvard athletes making predic-
tons for next year with more confidence
than attaches to Washington's annual base
ball expectations.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-10

Like most nuisances. the diminutve boil
weevil will never realize the extent of its
capacity for making trouble
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-10

The announcement that an airship is
about to fly is regularly followed by the
news that il failed 10 do So
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-10

France is planning worlds fair for 1911.
Paris is evidently determined not to be out
done by st. Louis
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-10
His View Of It.

What do. they mean by the word civil
ized?' asked the simple barbarian.
ITO be civilized" answered the chief,
lis to own up once for all that you're
whipped
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-10
SHOOTING STARS.
Why She Was Worried.

1 wonder who that woman is whose hat is
on crooked, and who looks bothered half to
DEATH said a man on the back platform
of a street car
That's my wife" said Mr. Meekton
She's bothered to death for fear she won't
get to her Don't Worry club in time to
attend the election of officers'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-04
INCUR A PENALTY.
Those Who Litter Streets With Rub
bish to Be Warned.

Major Sylvester issued an order to the
several neutenants today directing them to
pay more attention to the enforcement OF
the laws and regulations concerning the
throwing Of waste paper and rubbish on the
streets and parking. In the order the super
intendent Of police informs the neutenants
that vigorous complaints have been made
regarding the presence of paper. banana
peels and other rubbish on thoroughfares
and parkings. The order reads:
Instruct members of your command to
enforce the regulations. Where violators
are reliable citizens, notification to appear
for such violation should be given. Investf-
CATION should be made in all cases where
paper and waste are found accumulated in
the streets or ON the parking, and report
made to you as to causes. If from lunch
wrappings, billboards, scattered circulars,
neglect of merchants or employees, etc, you
should know, with view to securing
remedy therefor.
1.-THE throwing of banana peels about fruit
carts should be stopped. Exercise good dis
erection and impress upon persons the fact
that there Is penalty Tor each violation.
Orders have frequently been issued respect
ing this nuisance. and now that the weather
conditions have improved, the streets and
reservations should be mainta aimed In as
cieanly and sanitary condition as possible"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-03-04
nh4-dts


THOS. ]. OWEN SON, AUCTS-, 913 ST. NV.
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE UN1slpRov-
ED REAL ESTATE. FRONTING 40 FEET
ON WAILACH STREET, BETWEEN BRIGHT
WOOD AND SHERMAN AVENUES, WITH
DEPTH OF $50 FEET. MOST SUITABLE
FOR AN APARTMENT HOUSE.
By virtue Of a deed Of trust. dated September
land records Of the District Of Columbia and at
the request Of the party secured, shall, MON
DAY, THE SIXTEENTH DAY OF MARCH, 1903,
AT HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK P, M, whether
weather be fair not, offer for sale, at public
auction. at the office Of Thomas J. Owen & Sons,
following described real estate situate in the
county Of Washington, in the District Of Columbia.
to wit: All the west twenty feet front by the
full depth of lot twenty and all Of lots twentyOn
and twenty-five, In block six, In Todd and Browns
subdivision of part Of Mount Pleasant and Pleas
No. q page "a, In the surveyors Office Of the Dis
trict Of Columbia. Each parcel will first be Of
fered separately.
Terms of sale (which will apply to each parcel
and to the whole: One-third cash. one-third In
one year and one-third in two years. all cash. at
to be represented by the purchasers promissory
notes. dated on the day Of sale, bearing six per.
cent interest, payable semi-annually. and secured
by deed Of trust the respective properties sold.
All convey aucing. recording and title examination
at the purchasers cost Terms to be complied with
within ten days from day Of sale. In case Of de-
fault the trustee the right at his option.
either to resell at the risk and cost OF the default
ing purchaser, after five days notice, to resort
to any other legal remedy to which he may be
titled deposit Of $500 viii be required on each
parcel If sold separately. or Of $500 II sold .
whole.
JOHN RIDoUT, Surviving Trustee,
mh3-d&ds Tendau building.
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AUCTION SALES.
FCTURE DFYa.
q 9. SLOAN I CO.. AUcTs,., l4o7 q sn NV.
TRusTEES SALE OF IAnUABIA BUILDING

q q. SLOAN = CO.. Aucrs,. i4Oa Q sn NV.
TRusTEas SALE OF VALUABLE BUILDING
= "a S sS94 3 1 s1ss sGasa ass 81
By yiltns 4 . certain aesd d trust. dated tn.
29sh dsy Of November 10S and duly rssorded n
o.s q hs ae q .s . e. .a9S
T 4 gSbas auction tin a s5sss = a. prs;s'
MARCH, 1903. AT HAEr-FAsT -FOUR O'CLOCK
Pm. the following deseI.bsd lands and premises,
the county q W.shinstons. District q coiunbis.
% ss-ss ssss a'ns and s, sassy
Elysns' subdivision Of land now known as Meridian
Hid" as per plats recorded respectively in !.iber
Of .nd IL Sef Lesy
No. 2 folio IS, and IAber Governor Shepherd, TO
n0s 81 and 70 Is Of the records Of the office Of the
Also al OF lots numbered thirtys seven 9D. thir-
s @ ST. '9 @
H4; in William Linkins and George W: Linking
Il Dt IN 'as I ast
County No. g. folio 1875, Of the records Of the Office
Of the surveyor aforesaid.
The property win be offered separately, and Il
offered as a whole
Terms: One-third cash. balance in one and two
years, with interest at so per annum. payable
semi-annually. and secured by a deed Of trust on
purchaser. II sold in detail deposit Of 800 viii
be required on each lot at the time of sale. sold
recording notarial 0f fees ee at
cost Of purchaser. II terms Of sale are not COM
piled PHI with in fifteen days from the day Of sale
and resold at the risk and cost of the defaulting
purchaser, after due notice published in some
THos. r. JONES, Surviving Trustee,
Nat Safe Deposit, Savings and Trust Co.
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TRUSTEESS SALE OF TWO FRAME DWELLINGS
on TRUMBULL STREET NORTHWEST BY

TRUSTEEss SALE OF TWO FRAME DWELLINGS
on TRUMBULL STREET NORTHWEST BY
AUCTION.
Under and by virtue Of O decree of the Supreme
Court OF the District Of Columbia, passed In
pending therein the equity side Of said
court, wherein the Empire State Realty Company L.
complainant and Robert Hughes and others are
defendants: the undersigned trustees will offer for
sale at public auction 10 front OF the premises on
THURSDAY, THE TWELFTH DAY OF MARCH
A. ID. 1903. AT HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK P NJ !,
all that piece parcel Of land. with the i'm
provements thereon. lying aud being in the county
OF Washington, District Of Columbia and known
and described and being the east onehah Of
lot numbered nine In block numbered seventeen, in
the Howard University subdivision of the farm Of
John A. Smith, called ''EFFINGHAM PLACE" as
per plat recorded In Liber District No l. at foios
511a and II. one Of the records Of the surveyors
improved by two small frame dwellings,
Terms Of sale: 0le-third of the purchase money
in cash: third IN year, and one third In
two years: said deferred payments to be secured
By the notes Of the purchaser or purchasers, bear
ing interest at the rate Of SO annum from day
OF sale. TO be In turn secured by q deed Of trust
upon the property sold. all cash, at the option
Of the purchaser deposit Of hundred dollars
will be required at the time Of SALE and the
terms Of sale must be complied with. within ten
days from the date Of SALE otherwise the property
will be resold at the risk and cost Of the default
ing purchaser. Abstract Of title, convey ancing.
eording fees, ETC.. at purchasers cost.
y. L. SIDDONS, Trustee
Bond Building.
HENRY K. BECK, Trustee,
AZ 9Th street NV.
JAMES W. RATCLIFFE,
Auctioneer. fe20-d&ds
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FAREWELL FUNCTION.
Reception at Iroquois Club to Retiring
Members Of Congress.

The retiring members Of Congress will be
given a reception at the Iroquois Club to-
night IN return for the many courtesies
that they have extended the newspaper cor
respondents stationed IN Washington. In
vftations have been issued to all the friends
Of the club and IL Is proposed to appro-
priateIy celebrate the adjournment of Con-
gress. There are many members OF the
national legislature who are members Of
the Iroquois Club and who have from time
to time participated In it's entertainments.
Some of these members are about to retire
to private life and 1t Is the desire of their
friends to celebrate the occasion as elab-
orafeiy as possible. An excellent entertain
ment win be provided, It Is promised,
long program having been arranged for the
delectation of the guests.
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Executors Sale of Valu=
able Residence Property,
Being the Three=stOry
Brick Dwelling No. 1909 Q
Street NJ. w.

BY virtue of authority vested in me by the will
OF Maria Massey Barringer, deceased, admitted to
probate and record In the Supreme Court of the
District of Columbia, holding a Probate Court, en-
the 2Sth day of January, 1902. the undersigned,
executor thereof, will offer for SALE at public auc-
tion IN front OF the premises, on WEDNESDAY,
THE FOURTH DAY Or MARCH, 1908. AT HALF
PAST FOUR O'CLOCK PM, the following de.
scribed real estate and premises. In the city OF
lot numbered one hundred and eighty-one QS1, In
T. II. Sehneiders subdivision of lots In square
numbered hundred and fifty five Q55l. per
plat recorded in Liber No. 16, at folio so, one OF
the records of the surveyors office for said Dis
trict; said lot being 20 feet front by q depth Of
100 feet to 15-foot alley In the rear, and I'M
proved by the nreestory brick dwelling No. 1700
Q teet northwest containing passenger eleva-
tor, together with all of the rights, ways, ease
ments. privileges and appurteDances to the same
belonging.
sale or within fifteen days thereafter; one-third
In year, and one-third In two years thereafter
with interest on such deferred payments at the
until paid, payable semi-annually; the deferred
payments to be represented by the prOmissOry NOES
Of the purchaser, secured by deed Of trust on the
property sold, all cash, at the purchasers
option. deposit of $500 required acceptance
Of bid. AL cOnveyancing and recording at pur-
chaser's cost. Terms to be complied with in If
teen days from day Of sale, otherwise the executor
reserves the right to resell at risk and cost OF
defaultlng purchaser.
BARNARD q JOHNSON,
Attorneys for Executor.
fe2O-d&ds THOS. ]. OWENS 4 SON. Aucts-
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Trustees Sale of Brick
Houses Nos. 40 and ~ G
Street Northwest, also
Frame House No. 1904
Observation-Disclosures.
fe21-d&ds

By virtue Of a decree Of the Supreme Court Of
the District Of Columbia, passed In Equity Cause
No. 23429 the undersigned trustees will sell at
public auction In front Of the respective premises,
on TUESDAY. THE TENTH DAY OF MARCH,
AID. 1903. AT HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK PM.
the following described real estate situate In the
city Of Washington, District Of Columbia to wit:
The east one-hah of lot %, in Cabot's subdivision
Of square as, improved by brick dwelling No. 40
q street northwest: also the west one-half Of lot
q. In Cabots subdivision of square 625. improved
by brick dwelling No. ~ G street northwest.
Also. ON THE SAME DAY, AT FIVE O'CLOCK
PM. the east one-half Of lot SO, In square 500,
improved by q frame dwelling. No. 1854 Madison
alley northwest. together with all the improve
ments. rights, &c.
Terms Of sale: One-thir Of the purchase money
to be paid In cash. and the balance in equal In
stallments In one and two years from day Of sale
at six per per annum secured BY deed Of trust
the property sold. all cash, at the option Of
the purchaser. A deposit Of 500 required On each
house sold at the time Of sale II terms of sale
are not complied with within fifteen days from
the day OF sale the trustees reserve the right to
fauiting purchaser or purchasers, after i've days
Advertisement In some newspaper In Washington,
b. c. All eonveyancing. recording. &C.. at the cost
CHARLES J. MURPHY,
Century Building.
Fendan Building.
DANIEL W. ODONOGHUE.
<06 5th ST. NV,
1.ur, N yr,ru
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THos. ]. OWEN & SON, AUCTIoNEERs.

TRUSTEES SALE OF TwO-STORY AND BASE
MENT BRICK HOUSE, NO. COS TENTH
STREET NORAHEAST. WITH BRICK STA
BILE IN REAR.
By virtue Of deed Of trust, dated November 3,
1902 and duly recorded in Lber 26S2, at folio PIT
ct seq Of the land records Of the District Of Co
lumbia, and at the request Of the party secured
thereby. we, the undersigned trustees will sell at
public auction, in front Of THE premises, MON
DAY, THE SIXTEENTH DAY OF MARCH, 1908,
AT HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK PM, the fol-
lowing described land and premises situate in the
city Of Washington, District of Columbia known
and distinguished lot numbered twenty-three
C23) Of Chappels subdivision in square numbered
nine hundred and sixty 600. in Book r. L. H,
at page 1853, OF the records Of the surveyors office
Of the District Of Columbia. together with all the
improvements thereon.
Sold subject to prior deed Of trust for 81, 100
and accrued interest further particulars Of which
will be stated at time Of sale.
Terms: All over and above said 81, 100 incum-
brance to be paid in cash. Conveyancing at cost
of purchaser. deposit of $3.50 required at time
of sale. Terms to be complied with within ten
days. otherwise the trustees will resell the prop
erty at the risk and cost Of defaulting purchaser.
RICHARD E. PAIRO. Trustee
mh4-d&ds HERBERT A. GILL. Trustee.
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THOMAS ]. OWEN & SON, AUCTTONEERS.
TRUSTEES SALE OF HOUSE NUMBER $40 r


TRUSTEES SALE OF HOUSE NUMBER 342 r
STREET SOUTHWEST.
Under and BY virtue Of deed Of trust bearing
date June II, 1902, and recorded in Liber 2s70,
folio IL ct seQ Of the land records OF the Dis
trict Of Columbia. the undersigned trustees will
sell at public auction, tn front OF the premises on
SATURDAY. THE FOURTEENTH DAY OF
MARCH, 1903, AT HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK
PM, that certain piece parcel Of land situate
In the city Of Washington, in said District. known
as and being part of original lot numbered eight
cen QS), in square numbered five hundred and
thirty mine tbse}, having front Of seventeen %
feet street southwest, and running back as
described in said deed Of trust, together with the
improvements thereon, consisting OF q two-story
frame dwelling.
Terms Of sale: One-third cash. balance in equal
installments at one and two years, secured by the
promissory notes Of the purchaser and deed OF
trust on the property sold, or all cash, at rur-
chasers option. Terms Of sale to he complied with
within fifteen days from the day Of sale other
wise the trustees the right to resell ut cost
and risk Of defaulting purchaser. A deposit Of
500 required at time of SALE Conveyancing and
recording at purchasers cost.
BENZ. F. LEIGHTON, Trustee,
Office, Columbian building.
JAMES F. BUNDY, Trustee,
mh4-d&d6 Office, 42O 9Th st, NV
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYa.

EXECUTOR AND TRUSTEES SALE OF VALID.
ABLE LOT ON SOUTH SIDE OF STREE3
NEXT TO CORNER OF THlR1EENTH
By virtue Of the Will Of Harriet E Aiddleton.
will offer for sale at public auction, in front Of th
HALF-PAST FOUR O'CLOCK PM, the middle
% feet front By depth Of 50 feet inches OF lot D
1899 street nv.
Terms: One-third cash. balance In one and two
evidenced by notes Of purchaser. secured By deed
Of trust on tho property. or all cash at the option
Of the purchaser. deposit Of $500 required at
time Of sale and conveyancfng at cost Of pur.
chaser, who must comply with terms In fifteen
days, or property VIII be resold at his risk and
cost.
THOS B. WAGGAMAN,
mh4-d&ds Trustee and Executor.
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Fred J. Congdon. crown prosecutor in
Dawson has been appointed commissioner
of the Yukon. to succeed J. f.. Ross. who
was elected to represent the Yukon in the
dominion parliament.
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JAMES ". RADCLIFFE. AUcTIoNEER.
Peremptory Sale of a
Large Stock of Staple and
Fancy Groceries, Fine Fix
lures, Computing Scales.
Showcases, National Cash
Register, &C., &C., COM
tanned i'm premises No. 200
Mass. Ave. NV; also 1
Horse, 2 Wagons, Harness,
&C., by Auction.
On Tuesday, the 10th day Of March,
1903, at 10 o'clock am,
Will sell, BY public auction, within the above
premises large stock Of Staple and Fancy Gro
ceries, including Co6ees, Teas, Spices, Flour,
Canned and Bottle Goods, Case Goods, Fine Fix.
lures, Show Cases, Scales National Cash Register,
Tools, etc.
Horse, 2 Wagons, Harness., etc.
To which invite the attention Of the trade and
private buyers.
mhsd&dbs JAMES W. RATcLIFFH, Aucs.