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to assist in explaining the merits of this
latest addition to modern fire-fghting ma
chinery. Chief Engineer Dutton arrived
later, and was soon followed by Commits
siorier Henry L. West and Engineer Com,
missioner John Biddle. Commissioner Mac
farIand, who has supervision of the fire
department, is absent from the city. Major
Sylvester, chief Of police, was also present
to have a look at the newfangled ap7s
paratus. The other officials present In
cluded representatives of the water. cleo
trical and other departments of the Dis.
trict service.
Exhibition Runs.
Two exhibition runs were made with me
machine. The apparatus proceeded east on
East Capitol street several blocks. was
turned and headed for the plaza at full tilt.
AS it tore down the street. leaving a stream
of steam in it's wake. the sight was i'm
pressfve. The rotary gong was changing
a tnneful warning. while occasionally the
machines hoarse whistle added it's blast to
the thrilling Gin. : Arriving at the plaza
the chemical engine whiried to the north
eastern steps. Two firemen jumped down
and made a hose connection to the water
plugs. The machine started again and the
hose unfolded rapidly. When a sufficient
tached and water turned on. Meantime,
one Of the chemical tanks had been charg-
ed. and in less time than 1t takes to tell
1t chemical stream and an ordinary water
stream was playing in the air. The appa-
ratus Is supposed to take the place of both
hose reel and chemical engine. Its chem
tcaf tanks have almost equal capacity with
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ONCE A STAGE QUEEN.
Death of Agnes Ethel Tracy, Who
Was a Famoua Actress

. Mrs. Agnes Ethel Tracy. who as Agnes
Ethel was known on the stage three dec
AIDES ago. died at her home in New York
yesterday afternoon.
From being the unknown protege of a
famous actress Agnes Ethel sprang to
sudden fame. which was intensified until
SardOu was proud to write play for her.
Then for years she was the happy wife Of
Francis w. Tracy, millionaire; after that
wealthy widow, until, for a time, she be-
came Mrs. Roudebush. Then for another
period she was alone. and recently 1t was
reported that she was to wed Francis NAH
Ter, a well-known theatrical man. member
of the Players Club. and former manager
of the Garden Theater.
Nine. Mathilde Heron. a famous actress,
invited FIVE hundred friends to witness a
private performance of Camille at what
was then JeroTne's Theater on the night OF
October 10. 1868 She made few promises.
and would only explain that it was to be
the debut Of pupil Agnes Ethel was the
pupil. and in the newspapers OF the fol-
lowing day there was high praise for the
young woman who had shown such talent,
fire and technique the night before.
Then there came lull. Nine. Heron de-
liberately ordered her pupil to undergo
season under another name as a member OF
a stock company somewhere in the west.
She reappeared year later, and then 1t
was that Augustin Daily saw her and she
became a member of his company. and
there for the next three years her rise was
steady.
Beginning in minor parts. she at last led
in the American creation Of Frou Frou.
This was In 1870. A year later she sailed
for France. and then 1t was that Sardou
wrote what was Mrs. Tracy's greatest ar
tiStic success. Agnes.
Agnes Ethel returned to America, and in
1872 under the management Of the late
Sheridan Shook and A. M. Palmer. produced
the play here. For three years 1t was the
success OF the stage and then suddenly was
taken on. Agnes Ethel had become Agnes
Ethel Tracy. wife Of millionaire. and had
left the stage.
Mr. Tracy died at his home in Buffalo in
1885, and his will left his fortune with the
exception OF 100000 which went to char
ity, to his wife. A long contest followed,
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Southern Disfranchisements.
% the Editor of The Evening Star:

To the Editor OF The Evening Star:
1t seems to me that no true American.
even IL not republican in politics. can fail
to fully indorse your editorial in last Thrs-.
days issue In reply to Mr.. McEldury OF
Alabama unless no longer in sympathy with
the fundamental principles of our repub-
lican form of government. to say nothing
Of the positive requirements of our Consti
tuition. The ipgratitude and treachery of
such southern republicans as attained to
eminence and profitable positions through
colored voters Is utterly incomprehensible to
all honest men: and their desertion of the
colored voter will 90 down in history as
detestable, reprehensible and unjustifable.
The race problem must be solved in wisdom
and equity, and the sooner Congress and
the American people begin its adjudication
the less difficult the problem will be and
the sooner prosperous and amicable rela-
lions will be established The recent suf-
frage legislation in some of the southern
states. SO repugnant to constitutional re-
qufrements and thoroughly violative there
of, can find no honest support among quail
fed constitutional lawyers when viewed
from the standpoint Of constitutional re-
quirements although many would-be con-
stitutional lawyers may render opinions
In consonance with their own or other
biased wishes. No lawyer. considering the
Constitution as II was and is today, no
matter Wnat MS personal preference, ana
regardless of his views as to the wisdom
of the fourteenth and fifteenth amend
ments. can do otherwise than believe
that the colored and white man equally
share in the inaiienable right to vote
unless disqualified under constitutional
provisions Qdiocy and criminality). and
any statutory denial of such right is
not only null and void. but vitiates any
election held pursuant thereto. Hence any
Congressman elected under such conditions
becomes Ineligible to membership. and the
Congress should deny any such state any
representation whatever. A reduction of
representation Is not the remedy, for such
denial Of suffrage is a state offense, VIOLA
tive Of the organic law. and. until repealed.
disquali6es such state for representation
In either branch of the Congress. The
question is not a party question. nor even a
race question as its successful enforcement
can be made the stepping stone for elm
mating any voters. whether white or col
ored. whom a clique might wish to dis
franchise in order to consummat6 their
own selfish purposes. Concede this right to
disfranchise at will and our republican form
of government disappears. while the will
Of a few schemers will dominate and per-
vert the welfare Of the masses. Let Con-
gress act promptly and radically.
r. w. SHECKELLS.
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AUCTION SALES.
FyHyRE DAYS
Chancerv 8afe of two brick
dwellings, TO- Nos. 027A
and 92g e street north
west, alsb abrick DWELL
ing Mol 224 I'd street
mort heaSt 81,


By virtue Of debree bf the Supreme Court Of
the District of Co34hnblh1 passed In equity cause
No. Z3637, WassmnAu VII Wassmann ct al the
undersigned trusten WIN iofYer for sale By public
auction. in front g the Irrespective premises, on
MONDAY. THE EzGHEH DAY OF JUNE. A. d.
1898, AT HALF-PAST FaUR O'CLOCK PM, the
following described psAl state situate IN the city
OF Washington District of Columbia to WITT
Parts Of original lots numbered 90 and nine
{9) in square numbered tAfee hundred and seventy
seven {377), beginning for the same on e street
sxty-one t61) feet one "a inch east OF the south
west corner Of said square and running thence
north one hundred aud sixteen Q16) feet to the
south line of lot naInbered ten IlO) thence east
forty-one {41) feet four - Inches: thence south
one hundred and sixteen C16) feet to street and
thence west on said street forty t4l) feet
40 inches to the place Of beginning tmproved by
two brick dwellings. known as Nos 927H and go
e street ncsthwest- y.
-5l -. ..ALS0 49,,
ON THE SAME DAY AT FIVE O'CLOCK PM
lot lettered &C. in John Chester and Charles Jun
ken's subdivision of lets In square numbered seven
hundred and twenty-five (725) as per plat recorded
In Liber c.. H. b. folio 301 OF the necort3s of the
office Of the surveyor of the District of Columbia
improved by brick dwelling known as No. PA I'd
street northeast. together with all the improve
Terms: One-third cash the balance in eouai In
stallments at one and two years. with interest
from the day OF sale at six per cent f6es) per an
num- payable semi annually secured by deed Of
trust on the property Sold or all cash ut the OBJ
ton Of the purchaser purchasers deposit Of
5000 each house required at the time OF SALE
If the terms Of sale are not complied with in if
teen days from the day Of sale the trustees reserve
cost Of the defaultihg purchaser, after five days
advertisement OF such resale id some newspaper
published In Washington. D. C. All conveyancing
recording. etc., nj. purcnaSer's cost. -
OSCAR LUCKETT, Trustee,
;. IL - .fNYFB FCoBIEN, Trustee. =
JAMES W. RATC14TFFE. Auct my27-d&ds
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FUTURE DAYS.
WALTER B. WILLIAMS & CO.. AUcrIoNEERs

Is. q
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE RESIDENCE
DWELLING. No e-' 4S7 ST s Nv, WITH STA.
BILE II REAR, AND THREE,SroRY BRICK
by virtue of decree OF the Supreme Court Of
the District of Columbia. passed in Equity Cause
No. 23S22 the undersigned trustees viii sell at
public auction In front OF the premises, THURS
DAY. JUNE FOURTH. 1908, AT HAI.F-PAST
-FOUR O'CLOCK PM. the following described
ington District OF Columbia. to wit: Lot numbered
four "a. In subdivision of lots numbered one ~
and two GU. in square numbered four hundred and
ninety (i9Ol and also part OF lot numbered twenty
i've t2,. In said square said lot four and part of
lot No. y. above described being contiguous and
improved by premises numbered 457 G st. NV. and
stoe The s the whole property v nS a.
about il0 feet to public alley. 80 '
AND AT FIVE O'CLOCK PM. ON THE SAME
DAY. In front of the premises, at public auction.
described land and premises. situate in the city
pumbeTed one huDd.ed and tiftyon" ti5i,. In Aies
ander Il. Shepherds subdivision Of lots in square
numbered six hundred and twenty three 1913. as
said subdivision is recorded In subdivision book
R.W. page 80 in the office Of the surveyor Of ths
District Of Columbia. improved by brick dwelling
Terms OF sale: One third Of the purchase price
In each case TO be paid in cash. and the remainder
respectively. after the day of sale, to be repre-
scented by purchasers promissory notes. and bear
ing interest from day OF sale at five per centum.
payable semi- annually. and to be secured by deed
OF trust upon the properties Sold all cash at
posit Of 500 will be required on each sale at the
time Of making the same. II the terms not
Of sale the trustees the right to resell the
property properties at the risk and cost of the
defaulting purchaser cr purchasers Conveysncins.
recording. etc. at the cost of the purchaser or
purchasers.
CHARLES W. srErsoNs Trustee.
THOMAS p. wooDwARD. Trustee.
GEO. FRANCIS WILLIAMS. trustee s"'
my23- dads. COG + St NV.
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AUCTION SALES.
FUTURE DAYS.
JAMES W. RATCI1FFE. AUcTaoNEER.
TRUSTEES SALE OF A THREESTORY BRlGK
DWELLING, NO. 8038 CAMBRDGE SThEasr

TRUSTEES SALE OF A THREESTORY BRICK
DWELLING. NO. aose CAMBRIDGE STREET.
NORTHWEST
BY virtue of a deed Of trust. duly recorded In
IAber 2O62. folio 475. Of the land records Of tho
District Of Columbia, and at the request OF the
party secured thereby, the undersigned trustees
win offer for sale by public auction. In front o.
the premises on SATURDAY. THE SIXTH DAY
OF JUNE. AID. 1903. AT HLF-PAsT FOUR
O'CLOCK PM the following described real es.
txe, situate in the city Of Washington. District OF
Columbia to wit: Lot So In Ashford and Kidout,
trustees. subdivision Of part of square III, Ter
merly Cooke Park" as per plat recorded in Book
A r. s. folio 241 In the surveyors Office Of the
District Of Columbia said square being now Known
as square 1882. in the city OF washington D. u,
together with all the Improvements. rights etc
Terms Of sale: One-third cash. the balance IN
one and two years, with interest from the day OF
sale at six per cent per snnum. secured by deed
of trust the property sold, or all cash. at the
option Of the purchaser. deposit Of 500 VIII be
required at tine time Of SALE Terms OF sale TO DC
complied with within fifteen days from the DAY on
sale. otherwise the trustees reserve the r1ght 10
resell property at the risk and cost OF the de-
faulting purchaser. after FIVE days advertisement
of such resale In some newspaper punished IN
Washington d. C. All conyeyancing, recording.
ETC., at the cost of the purchaser. q.
SAMUEL CROSS,
WILLIAM A. GORDON.
my27 dads trustees.
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THos. ]. OWEN s son. AUCr1oNEERs.

Under and by virtue of deed of trust bearing
date May Z, 1902, and recorded in Liber 2637. folio
269 seq Of the land records of the District of
Columbia. the undersigned trustees Will. THURS
DAY, THE TWENTY-EIGHTH DAY OF MAY.
A. d. 1903, AT HALF-PAST FOUR PM. In front
Of the premises sell at public auction part of lot
In square 437. beginning for same at point 20
feet north from the southwest corner of said lot,
thence running north 20 feet thence east 80 feet
inches thence south 20 feet. thence west 30 feet
incher to the place of beginning. and improved by a
twostory frame dwelling; known as No. 612 Sth
street southwest, Washington, d. G.
Terms of SALE One-third cash, balance II ore nd
two years from date Of SALE secured by the PROM
issory note of the purchaser. with interest at the
rate OF So per annum, payable semi annually and
deed Of trust the property Sold al cash, at
purchasers option. Terms Of sale to be complied
with within 10 days from date Of sale. A dSrOsit
of 500 required the day OF sale. Convey ancifg
and recording at purchasers cost
HENRY II. BERGMAN,
511 It'll sw., Trustee.
GEORGE II. EMMERICH.
my16-d&ds Trustee.
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TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE IN THE CITY OF WASH

TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE IMPROVED
REAL ESTATE IN THE CITY OF WASH
ISGTON.
BY virtue OF a decree passed by the Supreme
Court of the District of Columbia in the of
Jones v White ct al, Equity No. q, SS9, the I'M
dersigned trustees will offer for sale at public aue
ton, In front of the premises, THURSDAY,
the FOURTH DAY OF JUNE, A. D. 1903, AT
HALFPAST FOUR O'CLOCK IN THE AFTER
NOON. the following described real estate: Sub
lot numbered %, in square numbered 237, In the
city of Washington. the said lot fronting IS feet
OH T street northwest by depth Of 100 feet. run
ming to a wide alley, and being improved by an
excellent brick dwelling house Of three stories and
basement. containing nine large rooms and bath,
and known No. 1343 street northwest, IN said
city.
Terms of sale: One-third cash, one-third in
year and third in two years: all cash. at the
option of the purchaser; the deferred payments, II
any, to be represented by the prOmissory notes Of
the purchaser. dated on the day OF sale, bearing
interest at the rate Of 5 per cent per annum, and
be secured by deed of trust the property sold.
A deposit of $500 will be required of the purchaser
at the time of SALE and all conveyancng. recording
and examina ton of title to be at the purchaser
cost. In case of default the part of the pur-
chaser the trustees the right to resell the
property at the risk and cost of said defaulttng
purchaser. and the trustees reserve the right to
reject any and all bids,
FRANKLIN H. MACKEY,
Columbian Building, ,
WILLIAM H1Tz.
Sun Building.
Trustees
WILSON MAYER. Auctioneers. my23, q .S0&je3
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JAMES W. RATcIlFFE, AUcT1oNEER.

TRUSTEES SALE OF TwO-STORY AND CELLAR
BRICK DWELLING. NO. 1244 NINTH STREET.
SOUTHEAST.
BY virtue of deed Of trust. duly recorded In
Iber No. 2510. folio 30 ct seq, Of the land records
for the District Of Columbia and at the request of
the party secured thereby, the undersigned. trus-
tees. will offer for sale BY public auction. in front
of tho premises. FRIDAY, THE FIFTH DAY
OF JUNE, 1903 AT FIVE O'CLOCK PM. the
following described rea estate, situate in the city
Of lot numbered forty-seven t4O. in William
Mayses subdivision of original lots In square mum
bered nine hundred and ffty-three 1859, as said
subdivision ia recorded in I,iber No. 90 at folio
A. in the office OF the surveyor of said District,
together with all the improvements. rights, &c.
Terms: Cash A deposit of 500 required at the
time OF SALE II terms Of sale not complied
with in 10 days from day of sale. the trustees
the right TO resell the property at the risk
and cost Of the defaulting purchaser. All convey
ancing, recording. &c. at purchasers cost.
GEORGE r. REPETTI, Trustee.
my26-d&ds THOS. p. KENNEI.I1Y Trustee.
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instituted by the first wife on behalf of a
daughter. but 1t resulted in victory for
the former. actress. Until her marriage
with Give Roudebush in 1880. she lived in
retirement and devoted much of her time
and money to charity.
After a divorce from her second husband
Mrs. Tracy. who was allowed to resume the
name Of her first husband, lived quietly at
her Irving place home with a niece. With
the exception Of twice. both times as COM
pliments. she has never appeared on the
stage since her marriage.
- It was a year ago that 1t was reported
that she was to marry Mr.. Mailer, but an
attack of heart trouble at that time delay
ed the wedding. which was to have been
celebrated very soon had it not been pre-
vented by this second attack.
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WALTER B. WILLIAMS & CO, AUCTIONEERS.
~ ~ -
TRISTEES.E SALE OF PRINTING PRHSSES
THos. J. OWEN q Son, AUcTfoNEERs.

By virtue of certain deed Of trust dated the
Lber 2s5s. at folio 2i St seq. one Of the land
records Of the Disetst % Columbia. and at the re-
quest Of the party secured thereby. will sell at
public auction. in hfsn0 bf the premises. on the
TWENTY-NINTH DAY OF MAY. 1903, AT HALF
PAST FOUR O'CLOCK PM, the following de-
scribed land and premises situate in the District
of Columbia, known and distinguished as the north
west half of lot 81, isestpn s, of Barry Farm, as
recorded upon plat found in the Office Of the
surveyor Of the District of Columbia by the trustee
of the Barry Farm fund. more particularly &c
seribed as Misunderstanding for the same at a
stake in the center Of Spmper avenue, said stake
being the southwest bosisdary of said lot thirty
sisa s sna nsgns 9Th s a ss
thirty two ss .fs AZ as t. fss@ms q
1875 feet gas pipe). (2) South 40' s. east 33.a
feet to a stake the -Dortbyest boundary of Emma
Henson's part Of said lotl ami with 81 south 40
So west es9. sS feet to a stake in the center Of
Sumner avenps lnote lat 622.3S feet a gas ppe3;
then with The center Of said avenue ~ north At
4 west 33.66 feet to the beginning, containing
q. 500 square feet. more or less.
~ so ftO6hhI n. L. SMITH, ~
III. T. DAVIS.
nnrfQ-dGda
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Receivers Sale of Valuable
Business Property ON 9TH
Sire et-being premises
No. z02 9TH Street NJ w

By virtue and direction of a decree Of the su;
preme Court Of the District of Columbia, passed
in Equity Cause No. 2ssoi. Keyworth VISA Kes-i
worth, the undersigned. receivers, VIII, on
THURSDAY, THE FOURTH DAY OF JUNE, A.
D. 1903. AT FIVE O'CLOCK PM. sell at public
auction, in front of the premises part Of let num-
bered one o., in square numbered 429, with the
Improvements thereon, and particularly de-
scribed as follows: Beginning for the same on
1th street twenty COZ feet north of the southwest
corner Of said lot and square. and running thence
north OF said street twenty 20) feet. thence west
seventy G0) feet, thence south twenty t20) feet
and thence east seventy C79 feet to the place Of
beginning.
Terms Of sale: This property will be sold sub
tect to an fncumbrance Of $4,000 and lease, as
set forth in said cause, and more particularly made
known at time of sale. One-third Of the pur
chase money to be paid in cash. and the balance
in equal installments in one and two years. to be
represented by the notes of the purchaser secured
by deed Of trust the real estate sold. with In
terest thereon at the rates OF per centum per
annum until paid. or all cash. at the option of
the purchaser. All conveyancing recording stamps
etc. at cost Of the purchaser deposit OF $3.50
Will be required at the time of sale. The. terms
of sale must be complied with fifteen days from
confirmation of the sale by the court. the
ceiyer will take such proceedings against the pur-
chaser the court may direct In the premises.
LBMUEL TOWERS, Receiver,
my23-d&ds 1419 G st. NV.
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By virtue of a decree or the Supreme Court OF
the District of Columbia passed in equity cause
No. 232I3. the undersigned trustees Will offer for
MONDAY. MAY TWENTY FIFTH. 1908. AT
FIVE O'CLOCK PM, the following described real
estate. situate In the city of Washington, District
of Columbia. 10 wit: Lot and Of 80
square 105. corner OF 18th and ii sts NV. with
improvements known as the Hotel Bancroft"
and half OF lot two, square 105, adjoining the
above hotel known 1905 III st. NV. improved
BY modern three-story brick residence On
TUESDAY, MAY TWENTY SIXTH, 1903. AT THE
SAME HOUR. north half Of lot 25. square 3TS, to-
gether with the Improvements thereon. known IS
the Boyd building" Ale 9th 81. NV. also. at the
same time and place. lot h. square 37S together
with the improvements thereon situated in rear of
the above premises and at the corner of the two
sections Of Temperance Hall alley. On WEDNES-
DAY. MAY. TWENTY SEYENTH. 1908, AT THE
SAME HOUR, sublot 16s, square 365 southwest
corner 9th and Q SITS. NV. improved by store and
residence above and sublot 1877. square 1865. ad-
Joining the same on q st. between 9th and 10th
SITS. and improved by two modern ostory and
TWENTY EIGHTH. 1908. AT THE SAME HOUR,
west twenty feet OF lot o. square SO, with In
provements thereon known 220S II st. NV.
Terms: One-third cash, the balance in one and
Eve per cent per annum. secured by deed Of trust
on the property Sold all cash, at the option OF
the purchaser. deposit of $500 each on the
Bancroft" and thu Boyd building aud $500
and 500 each piece of the remaining property
required at the time of sale. IL the terms Of the
sales not complied with in ten days the trus-
tees the right TO resell the property at the
i've days advertisement OF such resale In some
newspaper published In Washington, ID. @, al
conveyancng. etc, at purchasers cost. -
GEORGE W. EVANS. Trustee.
EDWARD H. THOMAS, Trustee.
my14to27 ole F ST. NV.
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TRUSTEES SALE OF ONE OF THE MOST
BEAUTIFUL HOMES ON CAPITOL HILL
WILL BE SOLD POSITIVELY TO THE
HIGHEST BIDDER.
BY virtue of a certain deed Of trust. recorded In
Iiber No. 239S, folio $50 seq, of the land rec
oris of the District of Columbia, and at the re-
quest Of the party secured thereby, will sell, at
public auction. in front of the premises on
THURSDAY, MAY TWENTY EIGHTH 1903. AT
FIVE O'CLOCK. the following described land and
premises: Part OF original lot 7, square 942. con-
tanned within the following metes and bounds. VIZ !:
Beginning for the same IN the south line Of East
Capitol 20 feet east of the northwest corner
of said lot and running thence south 80 feet thence
east feet. thence south 25 feet, thence east ID
feet, thence north 105 feet to said south line OF
Capitol street, and thence with said line west
IS feet to the place Of beginning.
L. w. STUBBLEFIEI4D, Trustee,
my1S-1Ot 1924 F st. NV.