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The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-02
DR.. II. A. FONG l1S Arizona Street.

NO CHARGE FOR ADVICE. Pri.
vate and Chronic Diseases cured with
Chinese Herbs that have cured mill.
ions for centuries.
This Is to certify that DR.. Fong's herb
treatment cured me Of Q bad case.
PETE RUMEL.
DR.. Fong's herb treatment cured mo
Of hve years kidney and bladder
trouble.-JOHN MILLER
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-02

MINING APPLICATION NO 4423
L. 5. Land Office. Helena, Montana,
Sept 26, 1901.
Notice is hereby given, that Alanson ].
Lewis, William d. Bartlett, and Henry
X. Bartlett whose postoffice address is
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-02
This medicine

This medicine
by strengthen
ing the stom-
ach and per-
fecting the d.
gestion, pre-.
vents
Constipation
and Bilious
ness, Steadies
the Nerves,
Purifes the
Blood, and
stimulates the
Liver and
Kidneys.
We urge you
to try it.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-02
German Forester Kills poachers.

Berlin, Oct. 2.-Ten poachers attacked
Forester Kersch in a forest near Sagan.
He killed two and wounded three. The
others fled. Kersch was slightly wounded.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-02

MINING APPLICATION NO. AIS.
United States Land once. Helena. Nom
tana. September II. 1901.
Notice u hereby given that the Leo
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-10-02
MINING APPLICATION NO. 44Os.

Attorney for Applicant.
First publication, Sept. IS, 1901
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-23

there was only one reported case that
could be found in the United States which
bore directly OF the point That was the
case of Mcdonald vs. Jodrey IN Eighth
Pennsylvania County Court Reports, page
142- The case was furnished by Mr. New
man after the most diligenJ research, and
Law Library at the Capitol by special
permission 1t sustained the defendant s
contention in all respects, that the owner
of the cat was not liza BILE for its depre-
dationS. under the exact conditions Of the
case then on hearing
After this authority was read TO Jus
tice O'Neal he promptly decided in favor
Of the defendant and no appeal was taken.
Justice O'Neal afterward stated that
cats are not personal property and that
under existing laws the owner of one
could not sustain an action against any
person who might kin or otherwise make
Justice was considering the perplexing
points involved in this matter, the unfeel-
ing operator of a street piano is said TO
have serenaGed him with several apprO-
pirate airs, including Listen 10 the
Mocking Bird.
As that voice had been stiIled forever
an interested attending attorney who IS
something Of wag, suggested that Judge
o Neal ascertain If The Cat Came Back"
Both parties are said to have been glad
to secure a judicial opinion as to the rela-
law, which in few words is 10 the effect
that it IS the duty Of the owners Of birds
TO keep their pets out OF the way OF all
cats If in so doing II is necessary 10
dispose of the cat. under the law, no dam
age VIII have been done.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-23

eitonvmus varieties are being propa gated
for planting, anu over l,n00 varieties or
ornamental grasses
Of the eight varieties Of geraniums
pTopa gated at the greenhouse, four va
rieties originated there, by crossing, ana
were perpetuated by propagation The
schedule provides that 5000 plants SHAH
be set out. There are 10000 LMHsies to be
planted. The winter has been unusually
severe on the pansies, because OF the
early niIdness, succeeded by hard frost,
which has resulted in the death of many
plants
All of the greenhouses have been built
by the workmen at the yards according 10
designs of Landscape Gardener brown
There are twenty-five buildings. all nearly
filed to the limit now, and absolutely 50
when the work is at the height In the
propagating room, the arrangements are
most efficient. The cutting benches are
bottomed with slate and the sides are
Iinde with zinc BY this precaution
bench fungus" caused by rOJJing wood,
and most detrimental TO plant life, is zen
dered impossible Within these benches
layer of sand about three or four inches
deep is laid. and II is in this sand that
the cuttings are prOpagated. In propagat-
ing, moisture. atmosphere and warmth
is necessary, and the sand lends itself to
this more readily than anything else. Be
meath the benches are run hot water
pipes which provide the room with suffi-
cient heat 10 protect the frail plant life.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-23
ASK CONSTRUCTION OF a WILL.
a Bill ia Equity Filed by the Heirs
Of the Lnte Louis Dnrr.

A bill IN equity has been filed in the
District Supreme Court by Charles r
Simon. Anna c BruehI and others
through Attorneys Wilton J. Lambert and
D. " Baker. against Werner c. Motz,
executor and twenty-seven other de-
fendants. for the purpose of having a
sale made of valuable real estate left by
the late Louis Dorr, and to have the will
made by him construed by the court, in
order that it may be ascertained exactly
what interest each heir or deyisee may
have in the proceeds
The bill states that the defendant. Motz
is sued as executor of the last will of
Dorr and that the Complainants and de-
PENDANTS include all legatees. deviSees
and heirs in any wise interested in the
estate, and that many of the parties men
toned are aliens whose interest in the
property under the statutes in force is
uncertain.
1t is alleged that the will in question
IS obscure and uncertain in its meaning:
that Il is impossible to determine whether
the Iegacies are a charge upon the real
property or whether the latter is af-
fected at all by the viii. though it is
said the defendant MOtZ has undertaken
to collect rents and include them N his
probate accounts as personally
1t IS also alleged that the estate con-
sists of homes S35-37 Oak Street north
west. 438-40-42 1 Street northwest, 205 C
Street northwest. and 633 II Street north
east, aggregating IN value over $4,000.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-23
A DELIVERY CLERKS TRIALS.
Annoynnce~ 20 which He Is Put by
seekers for Mail.

+ Speaking Of the nerVe-destroying and
trying work of the persons in charge of
the general delivery window Of the City
PosJofice. an official of the City Post
Office said this morning:
The general delivery window for the
accommodation of those, who. for va
rious reasons, do not rent boxes, tran
sient patrons, and the travelling public,
is one Of the most fxacting and fre-
quentIy one of the most exasperating
nerve-trying positions In the world, the
proper filing OF which IS rarely, if ever,
appreciated as II should be- Through it
may be seen more traits Of human char
acter, odd, angelical, and otherwise.
than any place on earth. for Its frequent
ers include all classes of people 10 a de-
gree not met with elsewhere None are
too great nor none 300 IOWIy 10 approach
its portals IN quest OF mail. many
through an almost positive knowledge
that il viii be there; others apparently
inspired by hope that some one has
written or sent them something, while
some call seemingly through force Of
habit, rarely missing a mail or reCeiy-
ing as much q postal card
Upon calling at the general delivery
the official said, always pronounce your
name in the best voice that was given
you for such purposes, no matter how
-
Postmaster or his clerks. Did you ever
meet i person whom you knew perfectly
Yet YOU could not instantly speak his
namcE Stand, II you WISH at the Post
Office door, and eau the names Of the
first thousand or mere acQuaintances who
pass through, and you viii appreciate this
point more fully. Besides this the
change Of hat or garment. or the re-
fiectiOn Of q light may 50 change op-'s
appearance rs 10 render instant recOgui-
tiOn quite difficult. If You have reason
TO expect mail that is not given yOu
state your case As briefly as possible. and
the matter will generally be cheerfulIy
investigated. but II some one has merely
neglected TO write 10 you. or failed TO
answer q letter. just remember that post
masters and their clerks probably have
similar troubles After YOU have been
given your mail. and the clerk has turned
attention to something else do not forget
10 ask: Is this all2' OF course. this is not
necessary, but II is quite Fashionable. fcr
nearly everyone does #. and the clerk
wiz be disappointed # you don t.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-23
THE CAT VERSUS THE BIRD
An Interesting Controversy in One
of the District Courts.
w. r. YaughRn's Claim for Damages
for the Death of His SOnEsfer Not
Sustained-NO Legal Action War
ranted for the killing of Feline

4 novel case was argued before Justice
/. I. O'Neal a few days ago, involving
the unique question as TO whether the
owner of cat is liable for damages te
the owner OF q valuable mocking bird,
Killed l.v the cat. Vaughan vs.. Belt was
the stvle Of the suit which has attracted
widespread attention among the legal
fraternity. and which has finally settled
the legal responsibility Of The owner OF a
cat
II appears that Mrs. Elizabeth @ Belt.
Of I1G3 New Hampshire Avenue north
west. is the owner OF a valuable feline,
which she prizes highly Although this
cat is fond Of his home, il is impossible
10 keer him there ali of the time He
insists on rowing about the neighborhood
His visits have been particularly frequent
at the home Of w R Vaughan, l2n New
Hampshire Avenue, which IS one block
awav No protest was entered TO the
cats coming and going. II was thought
that he was attracted to Mr. Vaughan s
residence by the warblings Of an unusual
" fine mocking bird. but IL turned out
that Toms chariner charmed him in
other ways than by song He was only
bidiug his time and when the opportu-
nifty presented itself the other morning
about sunrise, he entered the plaintiff s
residence through an open window. He
attacked the bird, which was in a cage
on The table in the sittius-roon- dragged
il from its fraiI prison. killed it, and
was in the act Of making q breakfast
OF his enamoraJa, when discovered by a
servant
AIr Vaughan heard Of the uutimely end
OF his pet, and his grief only gave way
to a determination to seek redress. He
visited the Office OF E 3. Hay. his at
torney, and instructed that gentleman TO
institute suit for 800 damages, the price
al which he valued the bird, against the
owner Of the cat Papers were served
upon Mrs Belt. and the case came up for
q hearing. The proposition presented for
Justice O-Neal 10 decide was whether or
not under the circumstances, the de-
fendant should pay the plaintiff the dam
ages asked
Edwin 4. Newman represented Mrs
Belt and both attorneys submitted ak
haustive briefs. The subject Of domestic
and wild animals and the owners liability
for trespasses committed by them was
eIaborately treated and discussed. Cases
of dogs, cows. monkeys, bees, and other
animals. excepting cats, were cited-an
opinion OF the Supreme Court of the Unit
ed States even being quoted from. But
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-23
DIR. STEPHENS ON INDIA.
An Interesting Lecture Before the
National Geographic Society.

A lecture on India. under the auspices
of the National Geographic Society was
delivered by Dr. H Morse Stephens, Of
Cornell University, last evening and at
tracted a large audience to the First Con
gregationaI Church. Prof. Stephens
spoke Of the government, religion. private
and public life in India. He said there
WAS no such a people as the people OF
India, but that there were peoples of
India, and that now an Indian nation is
in its beginning.
The lecturer said that India had always
been at the mercy Of the invading for
eigners, which found its cause in the fact
that there was no united people 70 re
sist their advances
Mr. Stephens was for a number Of years
lecturer on the history and people Of In
dia al the University OF Oxford Eng
land. and at college he was a classmate
OF Lord CurZcEs the present EiceToy Of
India
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-23
An Injured Trainnan Improving.

Philip Maloney OF 1872 F Street southwest. who
was caught between two freight cars. which ne
was coupling in the freight yards of the Balti-
more and Potomac Railroad. last night and re-
ceived injuries which necessitated his removal to
Providence Hospital IS much improved this
morning. He will probably be able to go home
IN a few days
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-23
In Favor of Ratification

The vote Of the printers OF Washington on The
proposed arbitration agreement between the
newspaper Publishers Association and the Inter
national typographical Union yesterday, shows an
overwhelming majority in favor Of the ratifcs-
tior of the agreement With four chap as TO hear
frorl at noon today. the vote was 1000 for and
$50 against ratification.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-23
The Funeral of BaItus De Long.

Funeral services over the remains of the late
BaItus De Long, who died suddenly Tuesday night
were held at the home of his sister-in-law, Mrs.
Kate n Clark. go Fourteenth Street northwest
TODAY The Rev DR.. Greene, pastor of Calvary
Baptist Church, oficiated. Interment was at
Arlington Cemetery
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-23
For the Clothing Fund.

Acting upon the Recommendation of the Major
and Superintendent Of Police. the Commissioners
have voted that 20 per cent OF the $50 reward
paid to Private L. W Charlton for the arrest of
Albert J. Bathon, 4 deserter from the United
States Navy, be credited TO the clothing and
helmet fund and that the officer be permitted to
retain the balance.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-23
The Death Record

The following deaths for twenty-fovr hours
ending at noon yesterday were reported at the
Health Department: Charles b Perry. ss years;
Maria Gockeler, - years. Robert Dougherty. 66
years; BaItUs DeLong IS wears; Mary A. Riley.
81 years: Jacob II. Richardson. % years: James
Washington ~ years; Nicholas Nantis. . years;
years; Ferdinand f. Donnellv 3 years, Russell
Johnson. 4 moaths, and baby Metzger. 10 min
utes.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-23
Act1ng Without Authoritr.

Miss Susan B Cook, Superintendent Of the
Children's Temporary Home, 2ll5 Pennsylvania
Avenue, has reported TO Inspector Boart1nan that
two women are soliciting funds for the home.
These womeu- Miss Cook informs the police are
not authorized TO ask subscriptions descrip-
tion Of the women WAS given the detectives
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-23
Tne Permit NOT GrnDted

William 7. EEur has requested that tree be
planted in the front yard Of premises I4I2 New
Jersey Avenue northwest. Thomas Lanham. Su-
perintendent Of Parking in reporting upon the
application. recommends that II be not granted
on the ground that trees should not be planted
in the parking but at the curb lines
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-23

NationaI-RicAard Mansfield IN Henry y"
Afternoon and evening.
Colurnbia-.'U nleavened Bread, afternoon and
evening
Chase's New Crand-Polite Vaudeville, after
noon and evening.
Lafayette Moths afternoon and evening
Academy Mans Enemy" afternoon and even
ing
Kernan's- Dainty Duchess Burlesquers," aft
ernoon and evening
and evening.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-23
Youth Pleaded Guilty to Larceny

Horace Dent, Garfield Gillespie and William
Carter, twelve. sixteen, and ten years old re
spectiyely pleaded guilty before Judge Scott this
morning to the larceny Of ten brass oil cups
valued at S. from the Baltimore and Ohio Rail-
road Company. They were committed to the
care of the Board OF ChiIdren's Guardians for
Investigation and report
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-23
HODeIeSS and Helpless.

The consequences of a diseased condl-
ton of the stomach and digestive and
uutritive system are most disastrous to
the whole body One by one every
organ may become involved. The mis-
cry is naddening. The most extreme
cases of stomach trouble" and the evils
resulting from it have been cured by DR..
Pierce's Golden MediCal Discovery. It
Strengthens the stomach, purifes the
blood and builds up the body with sound
healthy flesh.
NJ was taken with severe headache - writes
Thomas A SwaTts, Box Io3, Sub-Station c, Co
lumbus, Ohio, then cramps IN the stomach, and
my food would not digest, then kidney and liver
trouble, and my hack got weak so ] could
scarcely get around just gave money TO the
doctors whenever l thought they would do me
any good, but the more dOctored the worse
got until SIX years passed. had become s.
poorly could Only walk in the house by the aid
of chair. and got 50 thin had giUsl up 10 DIR.
thinking that I could not be cured Then saw
one of my 1leil.hbor boys and he said, Take my
advice and take Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery and make a cut OF YOURSELF
The first bottle helped me so thought you'd
get another, and after had taken eight sottles
in about six weeks I was weighed aud found
had gained tyycnt y-ssycu tn pounds. have
dcEe more hard work IN the past eleven months
than Idid in two years before. and am as stout
and healthy to-day, think, as I ever was.'
DR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure
b1iouSness.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-23
SEEKING AN INJUNCTION.
Effort TO HIVE Mail Contractors
Pay Withheld.

c. W. Underwood and the Fidelity and
Deposit Company OF Maryland, today
filed proceedings in equity against Charles
Emory Smith. in his official capacity as
Postmaster General, 10 enjoin him from
paying 70 Jasper RhotCn, S6l8,24 On ac-
count Of carrying a route in Arizona
II is alleged that Underwood had the
contract for carrying the mail over the
route referred TO and sub-let it tC Rho
ton. who, it is said, failed to complete the
contract.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-23
Taken sick in Til. CITY.

Mrs. e Savage, OF Richmond, Va. who was
passing through this city en- route TO Buffalo, y
Y. was taken Sick at the corner Of Fourteenth
Street and New York Avenue northwest at an
early hour this morning and was removed to the
Emergency Hospital. Her condition is not con-
sidered serious.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-23
A speakeasy Fined $3.50.

By advice Of his counsel John Matthews plead
ed guilty in the Police Court TO running
licensed bar and released on his personal
bonds in order 10 permit him 10 raise $50 with
which 10 pay his fine
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-23
MABEL Connor Taken Home.

In company with her sister Eleanora Counor.
Mabel Connor. who was found wandering on Four
teenth Street northwest several nights ago, left
Washington this morning for her home IN New
York They left the House Of Detention shortly
after O'Clock. After breakiaSting al a down
town cafe. they took train over the PennsyIva-
MA Railroad.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-23

Charles Watson pleaded guilty in the Police
Court this morning 10 the Ia-ceny Of S33 from
Charles Cooper OF 1927 d Street northwest He
was held for the action Of the grand jury on the
charge Of grand larceny. with bonds placed II
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-23

While getting on car, DO of the Capital Trae-
tion Company, at the corner Of Seventh Street
and Pennsylvania Avenue northwest at late
hour last night, Mrs Best Of 40I Wilson Street
northwest was thrown TO the ground She re-
ceived slight injuries
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-23
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
Did Not Face Gambling Charges.

William H. Jackson forfeited so collateral be-
fore Judge Scott this morning on a charge Of
permitting gambling on his premises.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-23
Marriage Licenses Issue,

Marriage licenses were Issued today 10 Robert
B. Dingmore, Waterford. Va. and Willie Laab,
Port Republic Va; Charles J. Ruth and Anna
II. Gaskill; Thomas Willis, and SaIina Taylor
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-23
EmhezzIement Cnse Confined.

The case Of William Lynch, charged with the
eInbezzIement OF -. 20 from James R. Keenan,.
has been continued until Tuesday next as was
also the charge Il the larceny q two boxes Of
sardines which Is standing against him
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-23
4 marking Dog aufeted.

Avenue. charged with keeping barking dog, has
been noI-prossed As the nuisance las been abated
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-23
Forfeited the CoIIateraI.

Cyrus Hall forfeited s. collateral II the Police
Court this morning. Hall was arrested and
charged with the larceny Of ham, valued At So
from Wilbur +. Nash.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-23

Albert Newman forfeited 50 collateral in the
Police Court today On charge Of working
lame horse.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-23
Fined 80 for Assauit-

Howard Coryell, thirteen years old, was fined
$ today for committing assault on Mamie
Campbell.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-23

Annie Armstead paid a fine Of 20 IN the Ponce
Court this morning for destroying a quantity Of
clothing. Mary Jackson owned the property de-
stroved
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-23
Cbe Gueuins Gin1ts
SATURDAY, MARCH %, 1901.
Wenther Indications.

Increasing cloudiEess tonight; rain Sunday;
warmer; winds becoming fresh TO brisk south
easterly-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-23
TEMPERATURE.
TIE SIN AID NOON

Temperature at a
Temperature at Z nOCn.....-...-.............
Temperature At 2 p 81
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-23
GAS STOVES.
For Cooking and Heating.
GAS APPLIANCE EXCHANGE,
1z24 New York Avenue.

phone 7I5A II quart bottles OF the Wash.
ington Brewing Co.'S Famous
For Beer. S1ids9 S0!ds9 Hop 3.s BEER for 8; De
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-23

Two per cent paid on deposits subject to check
It VIII Union Trust & Storage Co, lsI4 st,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-23
TIDE FARIE

sun rose....-6:00 4 N sun sets-..-----6:l4 Pm
Moon rises.............. Moon 1921 An
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-23
STREET LIGHTING.

Low wtide.........-....-..3-5s 3-5s An and 4:46 N
High lO;o4 An and lO-2s P-3i
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-03-23
DRESSING UP FOR SPRING
Preparations to Beautify the Parks
and Lawns of the City.

One Million Plants to AdOrn the Pub
lie Reservations-Scene About the
Greenhouses-The Propagation of
Flowers by Landscape Gardener