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The Washington times., 1921-02-14
k, c. CELEBRATES
.L|NCOLN'S BIRTHDAY
Secretary Daniels Chief Speak.
er-Congress Asked to Make
Feb. IL Legal Holiday.

washington General Assembly,
Fourth Degree, Knights or Columbus
held exercises commemorating the
birth Of Abraham Lincoln last night
In X. of G. hall. which was crowded.
The principal address was by secre-
tnry of the Navy Josephus Daniels.
lie commended the knights for hold
ing public demonstrations TO honor
the great preseryer OF American lib
erty and unity.
Faithful Navigator Michael ID.
Schaefer. on behalf Of the Knights.
presented Mrs. Daniels with a basket
Of flowers in appreciation OF her as
sistance at many public functions and
welfare occasions during the war.
The Naval Gun Factory Orchestra
OF thirty-two pieces rendered an eN-
ceIlent program. Vocal soloists were
Roger j. Whiteford and Miss Margaret
Callahan, accompanied by Miss Phe-
Ian, and Maurice Jarvis entertained
with dialect stories and monologues.
The other guests and speakers
were the bureau chiefs of the Navy
Department. Major General lie Jeune,
commandant OF the Marine Corps;
Admiral Benson. chairman United
States Shipping Board; the COM
mandant of the navy yard, and the
commander OF the Mayfiower. The
meeting was opened with prayer by
Chaplain Fealy, of FIT. Myer.
A resolution asking Congress to
decree February ~ a legal holiday
by action during its present session
was adopted by rising vote, at the
suggestion of Charles w. Darr.
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LEGAL NOTICE
FRANCIS ii. sTEPHESs .nd b. ". hill.
JT., Attorneys.

tN yyE suPREME COURT or TIE DIS
TNICI o. COLlM8 Ac.1!As = D.s-
.rlei Court 10 re- Ths RsSa ssSa'snssS 5aaa sa,h ~
of brandy wine street, In the Dlstriet OF
Columbia. District Court No. its2 Notice
Is hereby si'ea that the coninIssiS9sfs llaaD Of
certain provision OF the Ay OF Congress,
approved March 4, lstS, entitled. AN Act
making appropr'Auohs iSs thS ~ Soiro o.
bia for the fiscal year ending June thlr.
tieth nineteen hundred and fourteen. ana
for other purposes.' whereby they are su,
street, avenue. road or highway TO conform
with the plan OF the permanent system OF
Highways IN that por'i9n OF the D,s's, S'
inkton and Georgetown adopted under lhe
Act OF congress. approved March 2, 1893
IS ame1dsd & ~ ms ne 1S' sy sond.msstion S SS-
der the provisions Of subehapter one OF
chapter nfteen OF the Code OF Law OF the
District OF Columbia nave hlea pSu,ion p,ion
OF the land necessary for the said eAten-
sion OF Reno road, sYuth " Brandy"lne
street In tae District OF CoiemplA'
shown on map or plat nled with the said
petition, as part thereof. anu praying alsO
that this court empanel Jury IA accord
ssss nSs I'm rn assess ss the damages each owner
Of land 10 be taken may sustain by reason
Of the said extension OF Reno road, south
Of Brsndywlns street, "a ,ns p,S'n,S' ,hs o
land necessary for the purposes thereof, and
10 assess as benefits resulting thsretrom
the entire amount OF said damages, in
Guiding the expenses OF these proceedings,
upon any lands which the jury may mud
Will be benefited. as provided for In and by
the aforesaid Act OF Congress II is. BY the
Court, this 9th day OF February. 1921, Or
DERED, That all persons having any In
terest in these proceedings, be and they
are hereby warned and commanded 10 sp-
pear In this Court on or before the 18th
day OF March, 1921, at 10 o'clock n. m,
and continue In attendance until the court
shall have made its hnal order rstifyins
and confirming the award OF damages and
the assessment OF benefits OF the jury TO
be emplneled and sworn herein: and It
liz further ORDERED, That copy OF this
notice and order be published twice a week
for two successive weeks In the Washing
ton Evening star, The Washington Times
anu tne " ashington Post, newspapers pub
lished in the said District, commencing at
least twenty days before the said 18th day
Of March 1921 II Is further ordered.
That a copy of this notice and order be
served by the United states marshal. or his
deputies upon each OF the owners OF the
fee OF the land to be condemned herein
as may be found by the said marshal. or
his deputies within the District OF Colum-
bla before the said l2th day OF March,
1921. by the Court: WILLIAM Hl1E,
justice (seaD a true copy. Test: NOR
GAN II. BEACH. clek. BY T.. Il. Gun
NINGHAM, Assistant Clerk. g..
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T0H|TSuTTlE
G|RL;;DRNER HELD
Ruth Ward, II, Run Down on
Maryland Avenue-Two
Other Crashes.

Struck by an automobile at Tsnnes
see avenue Snd ID street northeast
yesterday evening. Ruth Ward. aged
eleven. 1921 Maryland avenue north
east. suffered cuts about the face.
Charles II. Davis. colored. 23s Four
teen-and-a-hsIf street northeast. was
charged at No precinct with being
responsible for the mishap. The girl
was treated by a physician in Ana
costa and later taken home.
John Henderson. 500 IL street north
west. received cuts on the nose and
leg yesterday when the motorcycle
he was riding was struck by an auto
mobile said to be operated by
Thomas. Stewart, 1884 B street south
east. Henderson refused TO be taken
to a hospital and was removed to hts
home. Both vehicles were badly
damaged.
Harry u. Mockbee. jr., nineteen.
i34i Meridian place northwest, was
injured about the body. face and
left ankle yesterday evening when
he was struck by a street car on the
aqueduct bridge. An x-ray picture
will be taken OF the ankle today to
determine II there is a fracture. He
is being treated at Emergency hos
pital.
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man, Miss Rachael harrington. Mrs
Thomas Carter. and Miss EiiEaoeth Lee
Horsey.
A light lunch will be served from
aS0a folloss4 - kftsF0es2 ts4 @2ss.
a o'eloek when, q number OF young
women under the supervision OF Miss
Pauline Wilcox will serve: Michael
Williams. Mr.. Kerens. and Mr.. poran
have been supporters and dirsetors OF
this sale.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Post Wheeler will be
the guest. Of honor at the weekly
reception at the headquarters VI the
League OF American Penwomen on
"Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Grace
Dufne Boyian Geldert Will be hostess
for the occasion ana MIS- Wniiam
Athsrton DuPuy, national president
Of the league. will present the guests
Tea will be served. with Mrs. Theo-
dore- Tiller presiding.
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HENDR|CK SPEAKS,
ATLENTEN SERVICE
District Commissioner Urges
Support for Farm Movement,
At Keith Meetinq.

BE kind. sympathetic and friendly
to the other fellow" was the message
Of Commissioner J. Thilman Hendrick
when he addressed the laymen's mid
day Lenten service at keith's Theater
today.
Get in on the 'back-to-the-farm
movement" he urged. 81 do not mean
that in the sense going into the coun-
try. but of spreading that friendly
and neigh borly feeling that Is so no.
ticeable in small communities"
These services will be held daily.
except Saturday.
The prayer at the services today
was given by the Rev. Charles
Wood. Of the Church of the Cove
nant. followed by a brief talk by
+. L. Stock.
Bishop Harding made the intro
ductory address, preceding Commis-
sioner Hendricks speech. The Com
missioners speech was followed by
the singing Of hymns and the serv-
ices closed with benediction.
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PRISONERS AID ASSN.
TO MEET TOMORROW
Former Sing Sing Warden to Be
One of Speakers.

The twenty-frst annual meeting of
the Prisoners Aid Association of the
District will be held at o'clock to-
morrow afternoon in the recreation
hall of Trinity Community House,
Third and c streets northwest.
The Rev. Alfred Harding. Bishop Of
Washington. will preside. and the fol-
lowing will speak: Thomas Mott Os-
borne, formerly warden of Sing Sing
prison; oliver Hoyem, executive sec
rotary of the National Committee on
Prisons and Prison Reform. Mr.
Hoyem's speech will be illustrated
with moving pictures.
Mrs. David Covell, for five years di-
rector of the local work, will make
her annual report.
Brief addresses will also be made
by Commissioner Mabel T. Boardman
and Judge Kathryn Sellers.
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PROPOSALS
LEGAL NOTICES
+. II. STEPHENS and +. w. HILL, Jr.,
Attorneys.

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE DIS
TRICT OF COLUMBIA. Holding a Dis
trict Court. IN RE: The condemnation
of land for the opening of 4ith street
northeast, between Blaine and Brooks
streets, in the District OF Columbia. District
Court NO; Iats, Notice Is hereby given;
Columbia pursuant to a certain provision
of the Act OF Congress. approved March
priations for the expenses of the govern
ment of the District of Columbia. for the
fiscal year ending June thirtieth, nineteen
poses." whereby they are authorized to
open, extend or widen any street, avenue,
road or highway to conform with the plan
OF the permanent system of highways in
that portion of the District Of Columbia
outside OF the cities OF Washington and
Georgetown adopted under tho Act OF Con-
gress approved March 2, 1893, as amended
by the Act Of Congress approved June 2s.
1898, by condemnation under the provisions
Of subchapter one Of chapter fifteen of the
Code of Law Of the District OF Columbian,
have filed petition in this court praying
the contemplation of the land necessary
east, between Blaine and Brooks streets
in the District of Columbia, as shown on
a map or plat filed with the said petition,
as part thereof, and praying also that this
Court empanel jury in accordance with
the law provided for in such cases TO as
sess the damages each owner Of land to
be taken may sustain by reason of the
opening OF 4ith street northeast between
Blaine and Brooks streets, in the District
land necessary for tho purposes thereof
and to assess as benefits resulting there.
from the entire amount OF said damages
Including the expenses OF these proCeedInEs
upon any land which the Jury may and
will be benefited. as provided for In and by
the aforesaid Act of Congress 1t is by
the Court, this eth day OF February 1921
ORDERED, That all persons having any
interest In these proceedings, bc and thew
are hereby warned and Comms nded to n
pear In this Court on or before the 18th
day OF March, 1921, at 10 90 O'Clock A. m,
and continue In attendance until the Court
shall have made its final order ratifyinr
and confirming the award OF Manages and
the assessment ot benefits Of the Jury 10 he
empanelcd and sworn herein. and II is fur.
ther ORDERED, That 4 copy Of this no
ticc and order be published twice a week
for two successive weeks in the washing
ton Evening star. the Washington Post
and The Washington Times newsrap,rs
published In the said District, commanding
at least twenty days before the said isth
day OF March, 1921. II is further ordered
That copy OF this notice and order he
served by the United states marshal or his
deputies upon each OF the owners Of the
fec Of the land to be condemned herein
as may h. found by the said marshal or
his deputies, within the District of Coiun.
bia before the said ieth day of March 1921
Ry the Court: WILLIAM HITZ, Justice.
tSesn true copy Test: MORGAN n
BEACH. Clerk by D. Il. CUNNIN0HAM
Assistant Clerk
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CLAIRVOYANTS
Licensed by the District Of Columbia
PROF. BELMONT.

Noted Ciairvoyant and Palmist. can read
your life by tbs lines In your palm. which
usts Of two colleges Of psImistry, and his
wonderful gift Of second sight ena bles him
to lift the veil Of mystery and reveal to
Gives advice on business matters, love.
health and family anairs; tells name Of
your future husband or wife. tells II one
you love II true or false: what part OF the
country 10 luckisst to you: what to do to
be successful In life; removes troubles Of
all nature; brings the separated together ;
ence with your associates Prof. Belmont
is a Psychologist OF World Renown. Read
ings. 81. 1915 New York ave. N. W.. next
10 Tsv nls
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JOHN WOLF WILL HEAD
HEBREW LOAN SOCIETY

John Wolf was reelected president
OF the Hebrew Free Loan Association
OF Washington at the annual meeting
OF the organization yesterday after
noon. other officers elected were:
II. Krick, l.. Cohen and NJ. Herman.
vice presidents: S. Levin, recording
secretary; +. Harmed financial sec
retary, and s. Gordon, treasurer.
During the last year $3.50 was
loaned without interest or charge to
sixty-four applicants. gift of $50
was given to tho association by Mrs.
Annie Welpe.
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JOHN j. O'DAY.

Solemn high requiem mass will be
celebrated at st. AIMS Church, Ten
leytown, tomorrow morning, for John
J. ODay. an inspector at the Wash
ington steel and Ordnance Company,
who died early Saturday morning AT
Ninth and + streets northwest, from
an attack of heart disease. Inter
ment will be in Holy Rood Cemetery.
Mr.. O'Day was sixty-seven. years
old. He lived at 1921 Twenty-f1fth
street northwest. He is survived by
his wife. Mrs. Rebecca O'Day. and
four sons, John J. jr., J. Wilbur. J.
Francis and c. Cyril O'Day.
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THIEF GETS $l97 In GEMS
FROM APARTMENT HOUSE

Jewelry worth sI97 was stolen
early this morning from the apart
ment OF DR.. George 4. Baker, OF the
Parker. Sixteenth street and Park
road northwest. while the doctor and
his wife were on a motor trip. In
cluded in the loot were Masonic em-
blems which. from sentimentN
standpoint, he values highly.
The thief climbed the fire escape
and then pried open the dining room
window. Valuable silver in the dining
room was left untouched. Most OF
the missing articles were taken from
the bedroom. DIR. Baker found all the
blinds drawn when he returned home.
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MRS KATHERINE RIECKs.

Services for Mrs. Katherine Riecks,
for many years a resident OF the Dis
trict, who died Friday at the home OF
her daughter. Mrs. Dora G. Mehler,
IS Fifth street northeast. will be held
tomorrow afternoon. 1nterment VIII
be in Prospect Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Riecks was born IN Germany
seventy-seven years ago. and came to
the United states in May, 1857. She
is survived by four sons. II. William,
George j., Charles f., and Henry l.
Riocks, and one daughter, Mrs. Meh-
Ic
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HENRY &. RIPPLE. sR.

Henry c. Ripple. sr., a veteran
cigar maker, died yesterday at his
home. 1904 c street northeast. He
had been i'll since Christmas. Death
was due to complication of dis
eases.
The funeral will be held Wednes-
day afternoon at 2 o'clock. Inter-
ment will be in Rock Creek Ceme-
terry.
Mr.. Ripple was horn in Lancaster.
Pa. May 3, 1854 He came to Wash
ington twenty-six years ago. He was
member of Unity Spiritualist
Church and the Cigarmakers' Union.
He is survived by nine children.
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GEORGE w. PITCHER.

Funeral services for George W.
Pitcher. for number of years a
conductor on the Pennsylvania Rail-
road. who died Friday night at his
home, 40l6 Seventh street north
west, will he held this afternoon
from the chapel OF s. II. Hines Com
rany. 2eOl Fourteenth street north
west. Intermcnt will he private.
MIR Pitcher Is survived by his wife
Mrs. Octavia V. Pitcher.
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BIRTHS.
HEFF-N ]. and l.

HEFFTNER-william J. and kathryn r.
boy.
L. and Hazel r., girl
O'GRADY-John II. and Rebecca. boy.
SULBINAN-George r.. and Edith r., boy.
FUSCO-Frank and Frances, boy.
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES and Marion, girl
PENNINGTON-Lee r. and Catherine, boz.
PERRY-Samuel and Fannie, boy.
NOLBAND--David and Puma. girl
PALLOTTA-Giovanni and Angela r.. boy.
LIE BIANCO-Frsncesco and Domcnica.
girl.
SPADARo-Luigi spd Tercsino, girl
ARCURI-Francesco and Giovsnnins, girls
twinsD
URCIOLO-MichcIc and Rosa. girl
RYRNES--St ephen and Josephine, boy
GANNON--IIenry A. and Helen r.. boy.
BARRETT--John NJ. and Edna v, glrl
DEARtNG--George c. and Cynthia c., girl.
WRIGUT--lrvin and Laura, boy.
BROOkS-MltchelI A. and Annie NJ, girl
AbENAN NDER--Jamcs n. and Stella boy.
LYLES-Perry and Cassie, boy.
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DEATHS-
rTnNINAzzn

GIovINAZZo-John, 81 yrs, Providenos
Hosp.
sosNovEC--stephen J., 90 yrs. s22 Of.
PACHE--ice 90 yrs. Emergency Hosp
MclNTYRB-Esrnest E., 50 yrs, 81. Els
Hosp.
ROANE--Robcrt L.. So yrs. Providence
Hosp.
cUt.LtNANE- Timothy J., ~ yrs. Sif
Park rd. NV.
SPILIER R- Hampden, Sc yrs, 3tos Mt
Pleasant ~. NV.
MILLER -Margarctha. NJ yrs, goo2 i,th
NJ. NV,
RIECKS-Cstherine 7s yrs.. 51a w st ne
HANE.-Elizabcth, % yrs, Geo. wash.
iniV. Hosn.
BELL. Emma, i2 yrs, 21o9 " a. NV
TAYLOR Lille. Is yrs. lace q NJ. ne
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MRS. MARY r. sNOOk.

Mrs. Mary +. Shook, for several
years an inmate OF the Masonic and
Eastern star Home, died yesterday at
Emergency Hospital Funeral ser
vices will be held tomorrow afternoon
at 2:30 o'clock at the undertaking
parlors OF S. II. Hines Company, 2Sol
Fourt teenth street northwest. Inter
ment Will be private.
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Mrs. MARY n. MATTHEW'S.

Funeral services for Mrs Mary
Nicholson Matthews, wife OF Henry :.
Matthews, n prominent Washington
attorney. who died saturday at her
home. 1347 Thirteenth street north
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MADAM MAVIS.
Have Your Hand Read n

Have fouI Hahd Read BY
THE GREAT EGYPTIAN PALMIST.
Tells your past, present and future; gives
names, dates and facts known only to your
self; advice on business, love, luck, court
ship. marriage and divorce; In fact any
thing pertaining to your welfare and hap
piness. Don't fail to consult this wonder
ful Egyptian. You will find true help.
S2b 18TH ST. ". w, BET LII & | SIS
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MADAM D,ASHMAN

CLAIRNOIANT, CRYSTAL GAzER AND
CARD READER.
This gifted lady will tell your fortun. on
love, marriage. divorce, changes, rsun,t "a
the separated, helps you 20 win back lost
love, happiness and business. Frank saX
1913 18th, Between @ and II.
SUNDAY. 2 TO Z.
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PROF. ARTHAN.

Noted Platform Test Medium. Gives spe-
cial message seance Tuesday evening at )
o'clock in Society Hall sos G st. N. w.
He VIII answer questions Hear him, you
will make no mistake. Daily readings on
all affairs. Best adviser Gives full names,
dates, facts. studios in the hall.
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ACKNOWLEDGE TO HAVE NO EQUAL
CARLETTA,
MEDIUM AND PSYCHIC MENTALIST.
INSPIRATIONAL LIFE READER.
TELLS YOUR NAME
STUDIO, 90S 14th St n. w.
BRADFORD BUILDING-FIRST FLOOR
Doors North OF Eye St.
NOTE CAREFULLY THE NUMBER
REUNITES SEPARATED, WHO AND
WHEN MARRY. If EVER.
FOR POSITIVE RESULTS AFTER ALL
OTHERS FAIL SEE CARLETTA.
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North and South Carolina wero
named after Charles ! Of England,
while Maryland was named In honor
OF his wife. Henrietta Maria
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MADAME LEON

PALMIST-GIFTED CLAIRVOYANT.
II In bad luck and working under evil
influence and you are in doubt shout your
future welfare, having disappointments In
love. trouble In family affairs. consult the
Madam Tells the cause of your trouble
and failure. who you will marry and when
Her advice and influence will help you to
success and happiness. Readings private
and confidential. Hours daily 9 a. m. p.
m. except Sundays. s02 7th st. n. w.
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MADAM FONEDA

Egyptian pslmist and clairvoyant has
an insight Of human nature and born with
. double veil to tell your past present and
tells the name Of the one you will marry
and when; removes evil influences and
brings tho separated together: she has
what you want to know. Readings daily
3os 7th 1t. N. w. Opposite Saka
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MADAME SELIA
SOC

Egyptian Palmist and Medium
Gives true advice you can depend on In
business. love. health. and family affairs
tells the name Of future husband wife
and how to win the one you love: makes
up lovers Quarrels or family troubles, re-
unites the separated and makes happiness
IN your nome: tells what business Is luck
anything you take in hand: II you are hav-
Ing bad luck or trouble consult Nine. Selia
she can help you; satisfaction guarante ed
Phone Franklin 237s-J. Special readings
SOC. Daily and Sunday. s3l 7th st. N w,
next to Eye st. Opp. McCrory's 0c store. .
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6Oc-MME Bt,LI,E-soc

Egyptian palmist, gives true advice in
business. love, health and family affairs:
tells who and when you'll marry and how
TO avoid all bad luck and evil influence.
Conhdential readings daily. so centa liza
7th ct. II. W. between l. and NJ.
NINE FREDA-25c; bring ad. love and
business. 700 ith st. N. w
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NINE. PARKER

Gifted Ciairvoyant and Medium, can toll
you anything you wish to know in busi-
ness, health or family ansirs. When and
successful in life, and how to win aud hold
the one Of your choice. Satisfaction or no
charges. l2l1 II st. N. w, bet. 18th and
4 A.
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FLORISTS

FUNERAL DESIGNS.
OF every Jascription-.A N vderais prtceA
GUDE,
IfitT sT. NJ. W.
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NINE. PARKER.

Gifted Clairvoyant and Medium. can tell
you anything you wish to know In bust
ness. health or family AFFAIRS. When and
whom you will marry, what TO do to be
successful in life, ana how to win and hold
the one OF your choice. Satisfaction or no
charges. 12ll e st. N. w, bet. l2th and
18th
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HOUSES FOR SALE
AeKEEVER a Goss.
laos Fps stsSt

. laos Eys Street.
TAKoMA PARK.
very attractive home on large lot,
ioosibo with garage at rear house
contains six bright rooms and bath
snd Slsss enclosed breakfast and
sleeping porches; has electric lights,
open fireplace. highly polished doors;
many fruit trees. Convenient TO iath
81 car line Price, tiO.S0O.
MckEEYER a GOSs.
itsb Eye street Main s752.
DOWNTOWN ~ w.
Semi detached home OF two stories.
basement and attic; seven bright rooms
and bath hot-water heat. two AttTac-
i've open nrsplaces; price, $3.50, on
oasss OF $4,000 cash See us for par
ticulars.
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HOUSES FOR SALE
Aaan S2S2
BLooMINGpALE.

BLooAINGDALE,
A brick home In excellent coalition;
slK rooms and bath porehssi hOt-~atsr
heat; sssi brick garage for two cars
Price reduced 70 1900 for quick sale.
AeKEEyER a ooss,
1905 Eye at Main a1bs.
WASHINGTON HEIGHTS.
Dandy slE-room and bath home In
this exclusive section; double glass en-
closed rear porehes: house has electric
lights. hot-wster heat. hardwood noors
aud trim; sttrsetiyely finished; room
for garage Price only ts.soo.
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NINE. JEANETTE.
62s + STREET N, w

GIfted FRyptIhn cIhITNOysnt and M Imi,t
guarantees to read your entire Iif, psst
pr sent and future She asks no auestions
but will tell you what you want TO know
siving names, dates and facts on business
matters, love. health and family arairs
Tells the name OF who you will marry and
when. II the one you love is true or falls.
what part OF tho country 10 iuckiest for
you, and just what to DO to be successful
In life Brings the separated together re-.
moves troubles Of all natures so YOU car
win and hold the one you love Special
readings, 81 626 st. N. w, bstwesn sth
and 7th. next to shubert- -Garriok
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HAMPDEN SPILLER.

After brief illness, Hampde n
Spiller, sixty-seven years old, former
postmaster at Fincastle, Va, died yes
terday at his home, 34os Mt. Pleasant
street northwest Last night the
body was taken to Fincastle for in
terment today.
Mr.. Spiller is survived by his wife,
three sons, Thomas B., James Bland,
and Herbert w. Spiller. and two
daughters, Mrs. Benjamin Haden and
Mrs. Fulvia Catterton.