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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-10-22

a curious question has been raised by
Allen F. Jackson, of Anacostia, with refer
ence to the ownership of highways in the
Barry Farm subdivision, particularly with
reference to Sumner Avenue. Mr.. Jackson
states that he is the owner OF part of lot
so, block S, Barry Farm subdivision, the
lot fronting on Sumner Avenue. He says
that he is ignorant of the true width of
the avenue, but he says the present width
or space left for public travel is about
thirty-dye feet. He further states that
the sand in Sumner Avenue is SO deep that
persons driving teams over il often use the
sidewalk, and in so doing have injured the
fencing opposite his lot and that of others.
In order to protect his fence Mr.. Jackson
states that he has erected posts about
| three feet high in front Of his property
along the sidewalk. He says that he is in
doubt about the legality of such action,
and wishes to be informed on that point
Mr.. Jackson further informs the Com
missioners that in his opinion the avenue
| is not of the required legal width. and
that the property owners on either side
are paying taxes On the land occupied by
the highway. He requests that If the ave-
nue. is to be used as a public highway that
it be properly widened and improved SO
that teams can pass without damaging the
fencing.
William P. Richards, in charge of street
question raised by Mr. Jackson has in
formed the Commissioners that Barry
farm when originally laid out was plated
and recorded in a manner different from
subdivisions of later date.
1.-The bounds of all LOTS he continues.
Gin that subdivision were originally laid
out to extend to the middle of the pro-
posed highways. These highways were
laid out to uniform width of thirty-three
feet, sixteen and one-half feet being taken
from the front of each lot. An exception
was made to lots facing on Nichols Ave-
nue.. The method used in such plating
was similar to surveys made of acreage
land throughout Maryland where metes
and bounds usually followed the centres
CT the roads.
1.-The map of Barry farm clearly indi-
Gated what was to be used as public
streets or highways, and the usage oil
them as such for twenty or thirty
years has made them public beyond
| doubt 1t IS not exactly just that
parties of Berry farm should be taxed for
the portions in the roadway, but. an ac-
curate survey would have to be made OF
| the whole subdivision in order to deter
mine the correct amount of assessable
| land. Such action has been recommended
| by this Office and the Office of the Surveyor
| in former reports,
Referring TO that part of the letter
which mentions the right of erecting
posts in the line of the street am of the
| opinion that such can be disallowed BY
! the surface department, if it is determined
! that their erection is dangerous or in any
way unnecessary
In transmitting the report of Mr.. Rich.
ards to the Commissioners C. B. Hunt
the Computing Engineer, made the state
ment that the posts in question are moi
considered dangerous. With this state
ment the report was today approved, and
Mr.. jackson will be informed of the sub
| stance of Mr.. Richards views.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-10-22

Columbia Theatre-'-Foxy Quiller;'' evening.
New National Theatre-''Hearts are Trumps;"
evening.
Lafayette Square Opera House-"The Masquer-
aders;' evening.
Chase's New Grand-Polite vaudeville; afternoon
and evening.
Hashiu's Academy of Music-Fashionable
vaudeville; afternoon and evening.
Kernans Lyeeum Theatre-''The Ramblers;''
afternoon ant, evening.
The New Biiou-sam T. Jacks Burlesque Com
pany; afternoon and evening.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-10-22
Fire in senator Cockrelps Hous

R Street northwest, caused a slight fire about 8
o'clock this morning. The fire department
sponded to an alarm sounded from box 251, but
did not go into service. The damage was only
$50, which is covered by insurance.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-10-22
Wanted tn Sec n Rinn

Joseph E. HarreIl was charged in the Police
Court this morning with assaulting Fife E. Frost
1t was brought out in the testimony that HarreIl
suspected that the woman had ring that had
been lost and he wanted TO see it. He seized her
by the arms and held her until man came up
and ordered Harrell to release her. Judge Kim
bau imposed fine OF So which was paid
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-10-22
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
Aged Negro Found Dead.

Charles Jordan colored, ninety years old, was
found dead at his home Stanton Avenue, Hills
dale at o'clock this morning. be died without
medical attention. The Coroner has been notified.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-10-22
AFFAIRS OFTHIIGG DISTRICT
The Annual Report of the Health
Department.

DIR. William C. Woodward Gives the
Total Number OF DeatIs for the
Year Ended june 80, 1900, as
o,ao3, of Which lumber 3,32o
Were Whites and :,6oS Coiored.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-10-22
Gets D1vorce and MAIDEN N.me

Nina D. Haas was today granted divorce from
her husband, Augustus Haas the ground of
cruelty The decree which is signed by Justice
Barnard permits Mrs Haas to resume her maiden
name Nina David. The petitioner was repre-
scented by Attorneys Wolf and Rosenberg.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-10-22
MAYER & PETIT, 415-417 9Th Street


Especial departments for the
safeieeping of all household or
personal effects, affording protec-
ton from fire, moth, theft, varia-
lions OF temperature, etc.
Art objects, household furni-
ture, pianos, draperies, rugs, sill
Verware, jewelry, wines, etc.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-10-22

Edward s. Morgan, of Brookland, D. c., car
penter, today filed petition in voluntary bank
ruptey Liabilities. S. 5sI. e5; assets S175.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-10-22

Dyspepsia in its worst forms viii yield to the
of Carriers Little Nerve Pills, aided by Car
present distress but strengthen the stomach and
digestive apparatus
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-10-22
I.caYes Esfnfe to ChiIaren.

By the terms of the will of Rosa Barbara
Freewalt fled today for probate, the testatrix
leaves her estate to her children, Charles and
John Freewslt
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-10-22
ADJUSTMENTS

Lamps lit today so P J
Lamps out tomorrow. ....-.-...........-5:26 Al
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-10-22
THE sun AND NOON.

Temperature at u noon....................-..
Temperature at p. NJ. Observation-Disclosures. 4
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-10-22
TIDE TABLE

Sun rose. .-6:I5 AN. Sun sets.-......5:12 P. u
Moon rises..5:e7 AN. Noon sets................
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-10-22
Gbe Gueuiua Uis,sex
MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 1900
The weather Indication
TEMPERATURES

Occasional rains tonight and probably tuesday
fresh southeasterly winds.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-10-22
STREET MGHTMG-

Low tide. 20 A NJ. and 1:S9 2. NJ
High tide. 20 AN. and 1885 Pm
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-10-22

past year remains practically the same as
during the year preceding"
RIrihs and Mnrriares
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-10-22

The number of births reported was 4.641,
of which 2, $50 were white and 1851 color
ed.
The marriages reported were 2,405, of
which 1898 were white couples and ST.
colored and the number OF marriage IL
censes issued was 3, ISL
Referring to the medical relief of the
poor, the report says 1881 visits were
made by physicians and the number OF Of
fee consultations were 1876. During the
year ASP families sought medical relief. and
the total cost Of the service was 50, $50. IS,
of which S7,S91.40 was paid to physicians
and the balance for drugs.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-28
Alleged Dispatch From COnger Found to Have Been the
Product Of Oriental Cunning Hope Is About
Abandoned Of the Minister'S Safety.
Special Dispatch to the poss-Interigencer.


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in of
of
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have
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the
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legations pekns still
Identification
$ that
uen al In
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-28
UNITED STATES WILL
ACT WITH THE POWERS.
Plan Of Operation Has Hecn Decided
Ipoa and a Force of t2,o"e Men
VIII He Dispatched.

Special Dispatch to the Post-lnloiilgErcsr.
WARRINGTON. July zl.~AuHthsr ca
tlegram from Remry was received this
morning. Crowninshicid, acting Ia IoEE >
absence. suppressed ths major part ~
the message II IS kna1G that Rsusey
Informed fhe department thNt The @d-
vance on Pekinw eould not begin Juiy ~
a. had tser contemplated bus muft 10
deferred untlI unsne date selected bg fhe
commanders lie also ssid that no agree
ment had hesR reached Ms 20 = com
nanaar-fn-cbsef Ese placed thf strength
of the allied troops at Tieutsin st iA.saa.
and sald that nnw there wTre ne Chinese
troops IN thn vicinity q that city
Admiral Remgs cabieEtam was CON
siderei al a cabinet meefsnE cAlifi ~
Secretary Fiay t1siav The cabinet d.
ctdcd that the administration rlpas re-
gardiug Chlna Should remain without
change fer the present Ihess pisua ate
in hasten tspana t1to chlna, urui ihe ag-
gregate ~ i4pN soldiers tad marines are
available for active service. % cor
operate with the roWerv in advancing
upan PekinE and restoring order. % pTq-
tcct American interests IN China. and 70
secure relief for Conxcr ara bis Rss1-
ctates Nothing will be done except upon
the advice 0f ChsTge-
Il would rather ca, 81 ms night haus-
said Secretary Root ihis afternoon. than
% give perempforv order for the Amer
ican forces 70 advance Independently. l
must b. fully advised of 'he situation be-
fore giving any order Ter them 20 adj
vance. IL might mean tSe Sending u
brave American soldiers 70 certain de-
structian. We must wait for more accu-
rate information"
Ia view cf the preseat waiting situation
IL IS not expected that the president viii
return to Washington Al present HE wlil
continue his vacation GHn there IL laors
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-28

ernment and nothing at the cabinet meet
ing occurred which changed in any way
our position.
The meeting was rather In the nature OF
a review of the situation and an exchange
of Views.
1t Is the earnest desire OF this govern
ment that the forward movement on Pc
king be made at the earliest possible
moment.
Commander Not Yet Chosen.
The government will make no effort to
press Gen Chaffee for command OF the
international forces, although the gov
ernrnent feels that he personally is fit for
acauit himself with credit. II another
such honor. and II chosen would
commander IL selected II IS the wish of
the president that the American forces
should not he divided as 10 command. but
that in carrying out its share OF any
movement all orders to the American
force should go through Gen Chaffee. In
case the commanders OF the allies cannot
reach an agreement as TO who shall
command, IL may become necessary for
the governments themselves to decide the
matter. While the socreiary OF state has
sent no circular on this subject. TO those
OF the foreign ministers who have seen
him and who have broaohsd the subject.
he suggested this solution in the event
of hitch. Ii Is earnestly hoped how
ever, that no such necessity Will arise.
but that the commanders themselves win
reach an agreement.
II is reported that 2S.0ao soldiers are al
ready at Tientsin. not half Of the force
regarded as necessary TO begin the move
ment upon Picking. The state department
adv.ecs this afternoon. however, were 60
the effect that all OF the Japanese troops
have been landed, in which case the In
tcrnatlonal force should be considerably
augmented
Altogether the United States should have
a respectable contingent In the interna-
tional column when Il starts for Pcking.
Secretary Thiebaut. charge Of the French
embassy. was at the state department
tooay and had a conference with Assist
ant SECRETARY OF State Hili n is undnf-
stood that the French government does
not place credence IN the alleged dispafcn
from Minister Cnnger. of July iS. and that
Il desires 10 cooperate with the Initsi
States IN n forward movement toward Pc
king al the earliest possible moment IL
Is expected that when the French troops
under orders reach China they will have
a force ~ i9ea men, which VIII be under
the command ~ m experienced ositcer OK
the rank Of major general
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-28
TWO MORE ISLANDS
WILL Be PURCHASED.
Negotiations Between Spain
and the United States.
CIBITU AND CAGAYAN.
They Were Omitted by Mistake
From the Treaty Of Paris.

rhe Peace Commissioners In Ar
ranging for the Transfer OF the
Philippine Islands Drew . Geo-
graphical Map of the Ceded Ter
ritory, which Failed TO Include
the Small IsIets Mentioned,
Though They Were Intended to
he Embraced-They Are Small
and of No Great Importance.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-28
SPAIN FAv0RS TRANSFER
Tegetiatians Proe~eding Rapiatr
for Sessisn of the Islands 20
the United states.

sidering the proposition OF the United
States goveTun8en; for the cessl0n q the
Islands Of Cihitu an4 CagaySn. Ia con-
ssdcrStion % ara Indemnity q, slop ooo The
ministry regards the proposition favorahly
and Negotiations for treaty Of accord
between Tie two governments - sroeeed-
inS' rsSsakx
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-28
DESPERATE DEATH
OF A HUNTED NEGRO,
Smoked From His Hiding
Place and Shot to Pieces.
IN A FUSlLLADE OF FIRE.
Two Police Officers Slain, Their
Bodies Pierced by Bullets.
IN A FUSILLADE OF FIRE.

Robert Charles, tho Negro Dee
perado Of New Orleans, IL Found
I'm - Dweliing--Barricsdt Nina
self There. lie opens Fire with a
Winchester Riae-severai Are
Killed and wouudcd--rt Ia FINAL
~ Decided "a Burn the nuiidinw--
Driven From His Retreat. the Ne
gro II Literally shot 20 Pieces.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-07-28

definite knowledge Of the exact state OF
affairs In China.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-03-02
HILL TOP CHURCHES.
. Oonttnued fronl FYrst .Pag..


stockings, the bell applauding more
loudly with each higher leap.
Elisha Beach, Jr., was the first tc
enjoy the honor Of ringing the bel
ION the Sabbath and lectors and al
8 o'clock at night. Z Later on Samuel
McCurdy was hired to take care OF
the meeting house and ring the bel
night and day for one year, e5, IDS =
Whatever may have been the Greco
of the people, the form of government
was pure Congregationalism.
Services were held morning and after.
noon, and during pleasant weather
those who came from distance wan
dered into the churchyard to eat theil
luncheon, chat and criticize the doc
trinal points of the sermon, visit new
ly made graves, and, perhaps the
women ally-indulge wee
bit in the discussion of the latest
style of calashes and gowns Of course
the men were of stronger mind, and
kept their thoughts from worldly
matters.
During service, one Sabbath day in
1918, the church was struck by light
ming. Mrs. J ohm Drake was killed, and
several members of the congregation
were injured. i9ag
In 1916 the old church was torn
down to make place for one more
grand. But for the pride of the peo-
pie, this old edifice might be standing
today, and would be most interest
ing landmark Nemesis rebuked their
proud spirit, for in 1885 the new church
was burned to the ground. Undaunt-
ed, another building was erected, only
to meet with similar fate in 1862
On February first, 1860, the present
house of worship was dedicated. Its
style of architecture is the plain and
sturdy Puritan, with tall spire point
ing heayenward. A generous vestibule
gives the sexton room to ring the bell
without performing the acrobatic feats
of his predecessors. High backed pews
have given way to low and rather I'M
comfortable pews, and he who steals
a nap stands every chance of detection.
The pastors of the Mendham church
have been able and highly educated
men, proving that the people them
selves have not been deficient in
scholarly attachments.
The congregation of the Hill Top
Church today is composed of the de-
cendants of those noble people, who
so many years ago settled the village
and built the first meeting house.
They are people of honesty and integ-
rity and continue to walk in the foot
steps of their worthy forefathers.
FLORA ISABEL JENKINS.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-03-02
FRIDAY. MARCH 2, 1900.
. NEEDLESS ALARM.

The statement of the Board OF
Health published in another column
shows that although there are a few
cases of smallpox in town the matter
is now being looked after vigorously
by the Board of Health acting in. CO.
operation with the State Board
There lis every reason to believe
that the threatened plague is now UNI
der control and that no new cases are
likely to occur except among those
under quarantine ,.s sm,a,
The town has been very much hurt
by the sensational reports which have
appeared in some out of town papers,
the Morristown reporters of which
may be glad that they do not live in a
western community where a vigilance
committee would have attended to
their cases promptly
People excited by such reports are
starting all kinds of foolish rumors
from day to day and thus causing
needless excitement The best way
to avoid the contagion of smallpox is
to be clean. temperate and calm
minded In addition to this, let every
one heartily support the Board of
Health, and if they have not already
been vaccinated let them attend to
that duty at once.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-03-02
A LETTER FROM PUERTO RICO.
Thanking Morristonians for their
Generosity.

Those who so kindly aided in send
ing clothing and money to Puerto
Rico last October, after the terrible
hurricane had visited that island,
will be glad to see from this letter
| lust received how finely the barrels
were appreciated and to know that
sixty-s dollars and fifty cents in
money went to Mr.. William R. Cor
win, the secretary of the relief fund,
to be expended for food
San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Nv Dear Miss Stevenson :--Y on can
hardly realize the pleasure we feel in
having at last discovered whom we
are to thank for the valuable barrels
received some time ago from Norris
town for our relief work. You must
forgive what looks like neglect and
base ingratitude on our part. We
always search for names of donors and
did in this case, but nothing could be
found. Only when Mrs. Half referred
to the matters in her letters to Nor
ristown did we discover your great
kindness. Please accept the heartfelt
thanks of the society and be sure that
each and every thing sent was greatly
appreciated. Our work knows no rest
ing place and perhaps you will be IN
terested to know that we are bending
every energy to the founding OF
maternity hospital. There has never
been anything of the kind in the
island and our intimate RELATIONSHIP
the poor since the hurricane have
shown us the terrible neglect OF
mothers and young children account
ing for many of the sad conditions
of disaster and distress of every kind.
We have written several times to the
United States about 1t and the matter
has aroused some people The people
of Morristown are so good when they
are once interested that if you would
take the matter up among your
friends, do notl doubt that they
would help us. If you care to have
our president, Mrs. John Van Rense-
laer Hoff, write you something more
in detail about this matter, | am sure
she will gladly do it. She has friends
in Morristown who would rely ON
ANYTHING she might say. Land has
been given us and all the doctors are
greatly interested in our plans. We
expect to get all the beds and con-
yeniences of every kind from the
United States, but building must be
put up first. An entertainment is to
be given in few days here for the
fund. | will not weary you with de-
tails, but shall hope to hear from. you
if the matter appeals to you in Nor
ristown.
Yours very sincerely,
MRS. EvELYNE E. WHIPPLE.
Feb, IA, 1900.
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4 IOo AJOttI "a VI 7A1Ntl4 VII
Morristown, N. il, Feb. sS, 1900.


London. arch 2. Lord Isosebery has
resigned the presidency of the Scottish
Liberal association, q post he had held
for 20 wears, and also the honorary presi.
dency Of the Midlothian Liberal associa
ton, which lie had held since it's forma
lion. He firmly declined TO reconsider
his resignation and declined to meet a
deputation that called upon him to urge
him to .dpaso,s Sir Henry Campbell Ban
herman was elected to succeed him As
president Of the Scottish Liberal associa-
ton. It Is understood that Lord Rose
bery's retirement is dues to- Scotch disap-
proval Of his war policyk and it is believ-
ed that his resignation means absolute
retirement for the tima being at. least
from politics.
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-03-02
FOREIGN NOTES OF INTEREST.


The Swedish steamer Rex stranded off
Lohme Ruegen island, in the Baltic sea.
on Tuesday. Five lives were lost.
There was big fire at the Creusot
works al Le Creusot France, on Thurs
day. The loss is about 1.000,000 francs
The gun shops were saved.
Six cases of the plague and one death
have occurred ut Alden. Drastic meas
urcs have been taken toipreyent,a spread
of the disease The infected areas have
been isolated.
Five Aberdeen tScotlandJ trawlers
which started for the fishing grounds
before the recent gales have not return
ed, and all hope of their safety has been
Abandoned Their crews number about
20 men and boys.
In the French senate, sitting as a high
court Deputy Marcel-Habert, who has
been on trial charged with melting sol
tliers to insubordination at thestime of the
funeral of President Fuure, was sen.
fenced to five years Punishment
A British official attached to the bound
AIRY commission, named Hertz while
touring the Burma chinese frontier with
an escort. engaged and routed two con
siderable FORCES OF hoStlte CblneSe non
Mien Kawug Pa, killing the leader Of tn,
Cinnamon and 20 Chinese.
Sir Frederick Carter, former chief jus
tice of Newfoundland, is dead judy,
Carter, who was speaker of the New
foundland house of assembly from 1861
to 1850 and premier and attorney genera
from 1865 to 1870 and again from 1877
to 1878, was the first colonial Statesman
upon whom Queen Victoria confcrrc,
knighthood. Nt1ffs 9&l4fs
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-03-02
HEARING ON SCHOOL RILL-
Conttnued from Fvrst PaQe.

the codification bill of Senator Stokes.
It will be seen that some districts
would have lost small amounts but
these losses would have been partially
offset by the saving of the cost of
taking the school census. There is
likely to be large reduction on the
school census next year if that method
of raising school tax is retained and
it is probable that there will be a
loss in the total amount of the State
School tax Of at least 500, 600 The
loss toseaeh district in that case would
be greater than the amount it will lose
under the new method
The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1900-03-02
At THE CAPITOL
Continued from First PAGE.

school of inoorrigibles. The sworn
evidence and the here and there evil
dence proves this. 1t is matter of
great surprise that Mrs Eyler's sense
of honor has not lead her to under
stand that she was an offence and was
keeping an important institution in
turmoil. and gracefully retire. But
Mrs. Eyler holds ON and for some
unexplainable reason is protected by
state officials Your correspondent
has complete knowledge of the affairs
of the school, even more than he cares
to know, but of all the mysteries that
have been crushed ON him the Eyler
protection mystery exceeds every
thing. Without being silly, it is a
case for the puzzle editor.
W. H. KOONS.