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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1901-11-07

A fellow is not a lobster just because he
snffers from boils.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1901-11-07

Mrs. Winslow's s Soothing Syrup for children
teething, soften the gums, reduces infamma-
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1901-11-07
HOw's This d?

Gold pens were first made in 1910.
Their sale to-day is l,5OO, 900 a year.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1901-11-07

sIamsure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved
my lie three years ago.-MRs. THOMAS ROB
BINS, Maple St., Norwich, NY, Feb. II, 1900.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1901-11-07

Marriage may be a failure without bank
runtcY.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1901-11-07

Norway, Servia, Greece and Bulgaria
have but one House of Parliament.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1901-11-07

Doctors bills often make q man wish
he were dead.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1901-11-07

Suckers in big steamships work IN
an average temperature of from l6o
to 100 degrees.
The British admiralty have just or
dered ffty-four sets of wireless teie-
graphy gear, to be made according .
their own specifications and system.
The period Of five seconds between
a flash of lightning and thunder means
that the flash was a mile distant from
the observer. Thunder has never been
heard over fourteen miles from the
flash. though artillery has been heard
at 12O miles.
It is said to be only. a question OF
time before the Bermuda Islands Will
sink under the ocean. The geological
theory is that the islands are merely
the remnant of one large island. The
subsistence within a comparatively re-
cent period has been from eighty TO
100 feet.
What is probably the most extraor'
binary plant ever discovered has now
been found by MI. e. A. ~Suverkrop. OF
Philadelphia, in South America. 1t IS
an orchid hat takes a drink whenever
it feels thirsty by letting down a tube
into the water, the tube, when not in
use, being coiled up IN top of the plant.
Mr.. S%uverkrop came across the plant
by the side of a lagoon on the Rio de
la Plata.
The earth revolves On it's axis once
in twenty-four hours. Millions of
years ago the day was twenty-five
hours; millions of years before it was
twenty-one hours. AS we look back
ward into time we find the earth re-
volving faster and faster. There was
a time, ages ago, long before geology
begins, when the earth was rotating
in a day of five or six hours in length.
In the remotest past the earth re-
Tolved in a day of about five hours.
1t could revolve no faster than this
and remain a single unbroken mass.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1901-11-07

The electric light pole stands in its own
light.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1901-11-07

French steamers now make the trip
from Marseilles to Sydney in thirty-four
days. A century ago it took seven months.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-07
The SA.Q8 Trunk.

contains certain errors CT fact of such
general interest and Importance that l feel
sure you will thank me for calling atten-
ton to it, and will allow the correction. /
refer to an item under the head of Things
Heard and Seen" treating Of the highest
and lowest points in the city and District
and their comparative elevation. OF the
eastern section of the city, including Capt.
tol Hill, the statement is made that its
average height above the river Is much
greater than is generally supposed, some
PARTS reaching a height of 1870 feet" The
grade maps in the District engineer S
office (Which are, of course, authentic)
show that the highest point in East Wash
inpton is at East Capitol and I'd streets,
and that is "a feet above mean low tide,
while the average elevation of the plateau
Is below 80 feet.
Again, the item says: THE highest point
in the city proper is in the vicinity of LIST
and I streets northwest, where the eleva-
ton Is officially given as 80 feet. The ele-
walton at the point named is officially
given at so feet, while there are several
the 1OO-foot mark-for example, 18th street
at the intersection of R street northwest
600 feet and again at the intersection OF
Y street northwest 110 feet.
Again, the item says: Meridian Hill
averages about the height Of Capitol Hill. y
The lowest point on Meridian Hill, at
Champlain or Boundary. is officially given
as 11164 feet, while the average height OF
that whole subdivision is fully 100 feet
above tide, while East Washington, as
before stated, is less than 80 feet above.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-07
TOWN COUNCIL MEETS.
AHafrs Of TakOmn Park Oficfaliy Con-
sidered-Re pOrts Received.

meeting OF the town council Of Takoma
Park was held last night. The meeting
was presided over by Mayor s. S. Shedd,
with Mr.. Ben G. Davis, the newly elected
town clerk, secretary
The council declined to grant permission
to extend sewer from a point IT'S feet
from Carroll avenue on Oak avenue to
Magnolia avenue and connect with the
sewerage system of Takoma Park, Md,
unless the ordinance on the subject is COM
piled with
The report of Treasurer Geo. A. Warren
was submitted, showing a balance on hand
in the general fund of s, 265.57, and s17s 81
in the maintenance fund, making a total of
81 ,4i4.03. Mr.. Warren reported that the
semi-annual interest on the water works
! bonds, due May !. had been paid from the
maintenance fund leaving a sufficient
amount of this fund to pay expenses dur
ing the balance of the fiscal year.
Councilman Lung reported that up to
| the present time forty-three permits had
| been granted for connection with the new
water and sewerage system, and the con-
| nections had been made.
Mayor Shedd was authorized to obtain
! estimates for emergency pump and en-
| CINE for the water works system.
! Councilman II. J. Long was appointed to
| call upon the Humane Society with refer
| encc to placing a watering trough In the
| Park for public use.
The attention of the Washington Gas
| Light Company was called to recent con-
| nections made with residences in the Park
| which, 1t was alleged, We're without obtain
| ing the necessary permit, and that in the
| future a permit will be necessary before
| connections can be made.
! The council passed ordinance prohibit
| ing bathing In Sligo creek, above the reser-
| voir the throwing of sticks and stones into
| the stream or communicating the water in
any way, under a penalty of IS fine for
each offense. George Day was appointed
bailiff and William Jones deputy bailiff.
Councilman Lung was designated by the
council to proceed to Marlboro and ascer-
tain from the tax books the amount of
road tax due the town from Prince Georges
county.
The report of the annual tax sale was
submitted by Treasurer Warren and ap-
proved by the council.
The council decided last night before adj
journing to have the sewer farms sown
with alfalfa at an early date
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-07
The Probable Outcome.
ALLEGED ETS,
Police Seeking Two who Forfeited
bonds Given for Appearance.

Major Sylvester and Inspector Boardman
are making every effort to apprehend John
Morgan and James Harkes, alleged pick
pockets, who are under indictment here
charged with having picked the pocket of
Mrs. Hanna G. Lee of Alta ntic City the
day following the recent presidential inau-
guration. The defendants were released on
81, 800 bail each shortly after their arrest
and when the called for trial a
few days ago they failed to respond, and
their bond was forfeited. Bench farrants
were at once Issued for them.
Detective McQuade Of Pittsburg and De-
tectves Tyser, Hewlett and Parham ar
rested the men in the Baltimore and Ohio
depot and recovered Mrs Leeds pocket
book. When taken to police headquarters
the prisoners talked freely with the detec-
tives and while the latter were satisfied
that the men should be in custody they
were unable to find they had records I'M
der the names they gave. Friends Of the
strangers appeared shortly after they were
arrested and furnished money for the en-
ployment of counsel, well as to secure
bail The detectives, however, were salts
fed the men would not respond to answer
an indictment.
An illustrated circular, asking for the
arrest Of the alleged pickpockets was sent
out from police headquarters yesterday
Morgan is described in the circular as be-
ing thirty-eight years old. five feet six and
b HALL INCHES, [po STOUT DullO,
fair complexion, light brown hair, blue
eyes, round face, long perpendicular scar
on left wrist, three scars on forehead, one
is small and on left side; claims to have
been born at Montreal Canada; speaks
with English accent.
Harkes is twenty-five years old, five feet
five and one-eighth inches, 122 pounds;
slender build, dark complexion, black hair,
blue eyes. thin face, claims to have been
born at Dublin Ireland; speaks with En-
slish accent.
Copies of the circular have been sent to
various cities in the United States and Can
ada, with a request that the police off,
Gals make diligent inquiry and cause the
arrest of the men. They will be sent for,
no matter where they are apprehended.
The police officials are more anxious to
land these men in prison than they are
concerning most men of this class. If
they can be brought back and tried. others
will understand that they cannot come
here and operate without fear of being
prosecuted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-07
ANTI-SALOON LEAGUE.
Proceedings of Semi-MOnfhIy Meeting
Held Last Evening.

The regular semi-monthly meeting of the
Anti-Saloon League was held last night at
the hall of the society, 623 Louisiana ave-
nue.. President Ewin presided, and in the
absence of the chaplain prayer was offered
by John S. BIackford. The office of sec
rotary being vacant, Mr.. A. ]. Edison was
called upon to fill that position for the
evening. The chairman of the committee
on cooperation reported new delegation
from the Metropolitan Epworth League
consisting of Luther L. Derrick and Miss
Laura Church, and they were duly elected
members. Alvin II. Line representing the
United Brethren Christian Endeavor So
ciety and Samuel S. Thomas a delegate
from the Peoples Congregational Church,
were present for the first time and were
introduced to the league as new members
Mr.. Hermon c. Metcalf chairman of the
committee on mass meetings, presented a
report Of a meeting held at Faith Chapel,
day evening, May s. Mr. A. N. Garfield
delivered an address at that meeting out
lining the work Of the AntiSaloon League
in reducing crime by minimizing saloon IL
censes. An address was also made by Pres
| ident Ewin.
The leagues attorney, Mr.. Shoemaker,
reported that the application of liquor
| seller on Louisiana avenue had been re-
| Gently granted; also that application
| from saloon on 14th street had been re-
| jected.
A few copies of the proceedings OF the
fifth anti-saloon- convention held in Chi
cago last year were distributed. This PAM
phlet contains the roster of the convention
and a succinct account Of that meeting
| The presidents address before the conyen-
| ton Is given In full
The resignation Of Clayton E. Emig,
| chairman of the committee on law enforce
| ment, was announced.
| A committee of three, consisting of
Messrs. Suter. Garfield and Shipe, was ap-
pointed to examine the old records Of the
| society, with power to destroy anythins
not possessing historic interest or perma-
| nent value. The standing committee on
mass meetings was asked to make arrange
| ments for the observance Of the coming an
| niversary Ct the society.
| The attendance embraced representatives
| from the following churches, temperance
societies and other organizations: Calvary
Baptist, Calvary G. p. Society, Ninth
Street Christian. First and Peoples Con.
gregational. Metropolitan Methodist and
Metropolitan Epworth League, Eastern
Presbyterian. Eastern c. q. Society and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-07
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
Chief Engineer DuttOn of Fire De
partment on Inspecting Tour.

partment on Inspecting Tour.
Chief Engineer Robert w. Dutton Of the
fire department paid a visit to Georgetown
yesterday afternoon and inspected the COM
panies located In this section. No. 8 COM
pany, on NJ street, was first visited and
Foreman Kraemer showed the chief
through the building. Assistant Chief
Kurtz was with the chief engineer on the
trip. From the engine house visit was
made to truck E, on street between 9th
and Both streets, where the new chief was
welcomed and shown through the place.
A euchre party was given last evening
at Stohlman's Hall, 320s N street, the pro-
ceeds of which were for the benefit of the
confectionery table at the proposed fair
for the benefit of st. AIMS Church, Ten
leytown, to be held the latter part of this
month. Mrs. Charles P. Stohlman was in
charge and number of good prizes We're
offered. About seventy-five people attend
ed. The ladies first prize was won by Miss
Annie E. Grant and the gentlemens by
Mr.. Harry Way. The consolation prize
was won by DR.. Sutliff.
The funeral of Miss Addie Lewis, organ
LIST of the First Baptist Church and daugh-
ter of Prof ]. Henry Lewis, took place
NJ. E. Church, on NJ street. The floral Of
ferings were many, including a beautiful
harp from the First Baptist Church.
There was very quiet wedding Friday
evening at the parsonage Oh 81 stephen 8
Church, corner of 18th street and Pennsyl-
vania avenue, the contracting parties being
Mr.. Jas. F. Cole and Miss Jessie NJ. Glad
man. The ceremony was witnessed by
only few people After the ceremony the
newly married couple took a short honey
moon trip. 81
A permit has been issued for minor re-
pairs to the parsonage fof the Dumbarton
Avenue NJ. E. Church, at 313O Dumbarton
avenue -luu"1
DR.. Theophilus Bray is delivering a
course of interesting lectures on Bunyan's
"Pilgrims Progress with stereopticon
views, at the Tenleytown Baptist Church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-07
FILES A PROTEST.
Mr.. j. II. kendall Objects to Notice
Concerning Alleged Nuisance.


The District Commissioners have received
from J. B. Kendall of 61S Pennsylvania
avenue statement concerning and pro-
test against a notice received by him con-
corning an alleged nuisance at 314 X street
southwest. He says:
| II am so unfortunate as to own in two To-
| cations in Southwest Washington two rows
or houses which We're built long prior to
the present regulations in regard to plumb
! ing etc, and rented at low rents and were
occupied by people of small means The
plumbing regulations were amended, re-
curing all houses to have modern plumb
ing. was duly notified to have such in
stailed IN these houses. but as the cost of
plumbing in the case of each one of these
two rows would amount to the total income
OF the property for several years, and at
the end OF these several years the plumbing
would practically be, valueless. for cheap
tenants take no care of anything | refused
10 make the improvements. served notice
on the tenants and abandoned the use of
the houses entirely
In accordance with orders received from
the department | had the yards and out
houses of these premises cleaned out The
houses stand today as abandoned, through
tne action OF the District of Columbia, and
the care of the houses should be looked
| AFTER by the olicesdepartment. Surely it
GOES not devolve on me to see to them, for
l am arbitrarily barred from the use of the
houses or the ability to obtain any income
there1rom. Since these houses We're vacated
have cleaned thoroughly the yards and
sheds and If, as is stated they are filthy
again, they have been rendered so by the
public l will be very glad to have you
ADVISE me at the earliest possible moment
what Is proper and right for me to do under
such circumstances.
The health officer, Dr. Woodward, has
recommended that Mr. Kendall be notified
that 1t will be necessary for him to comply
promptly with the notice to abate the
nuisance The removals Of the tenants Dr.
woodward says, was entirely voluntary on
the part or the owner, as he elected to do
so rather than make certain improvements
TO keep MS premises in proper condition.
Inc commissioners have approved the
recommendation. "
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-07
Anacoktia Items,

A sailboat capsized with two men on the
river, opposite Giesboro', Sunday evening.
They were rescued by some parties In an
other sailboat.
Five colored converts were baptized in
the waters Of the Eastern branch at Ana
costa Sunday afternoon. There was a
large number Of people on the shore to wit
ness the ceremony.
The three-story brick building erected for
Dr. c. II. Weiss on Monroe street near
Harrison street. Anacostia, is practically
completed.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan Connors have left
Anacostia to make their home in the west.
They viii stop for some time in Lafayette.
Ind.
-.Ar. j. w. Middleton, night station keeper
at No. station house, has left here for a
vacation with relatives at points In Prince
Georges county, Md.
Mr.. Frank Grove Of Harrison street con-
tinues i'll at the home of a relative In
Baltimore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-07

United states minister to China. disposes of
the charge that he is at enmity with WI
Ting Fang.
Minister Conger arrived here from his
nome tonight on his way to WASHINGTON,
Where he Is going to report to the State
department MIR. Conger will remain in
turn TO Iowa to spend the remainder of his
two months vacation
Mr.. Conger said: IF receive the non,i-
nation for governor l shall Of course inn
mediately resign my post in China and
come home for the campaign
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-07
Speakers for Mass Meeting.

1t is expected that at the mass meeting
to be held Thursday evening at Masonic
Temple, under the auspices OF the Business
Mems Association, to discuss the establish
ment OF manufactures in the District, Mr.
B. H. Warner will give the details Of his
recent conferences with the proprietors OF
Pittsburg business interests. Invitations to
attend and deliver addresses have been is
sued also to Mr.. s. w. Woodward. Mr.. Geo.
Truesdell and Mr.. l.. L. Powell. Mr.. o. T.
Crosby. as heretofore announced. will make
the principal address Of the evening,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-07
REFERRED TO ATTORNEY,
Question Regarding Alley Work I'm.
der Act of Congress-

Upon the recommendation of Engineer
Commissioner Beach, the District Commits
sioners will within the next few DAYS
refer to the attorney for the District q
rather important question regarding alley
work, with the request that he interpret
the meaning Of an act In connection with
the same Commissioner Beachs recon-
mendation Is:
II have to recommend that the attorney
for the District be requested to advise the
Commissioners whether. under the act of
August I, 1894. providing for assessment
and permit work, the Commissioners are
authorized to grade an alley without paw
ing it, the words of the law being to i'm
prove and repair alleys and sidewalks In
q case under consideration 1t is desired to
grade an alley 80 as to afford proper
drainage facilities. but not to pave 1t at
the present time, as such pavement, IL
laid, would have to be disturbed in the
placing of connections for sewer. etc.,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-07

sherman avenue, which is now in process
of widening to 100 feet and extension
southwark, in a straight line to Florida
avenue, has the lowest level of any street
on Columbia Heights, and yet the lowest
point that street is p feet higher than
the highest point on Capitol Hill.
OF course, these figures are accessible
to everybody, but only a few will take the
trouble to consult them, and if they did
they would not be generally believed until
they were printed In The Star.
c. S BUNDY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-07

Western Presbyterian {. E. Society, Church
of Our Father (Universalist) and the fol-
lowing temperance and other organizations:
Good Templars- Grand, Columbia indie
pendent, Minnehaha. Silver Star and Ju-
venile Temples. w C. T. U.-District,
Capitol Hill, Georgetown, Northwest and
West End Unions LIE Droit and Vermont
Avenue VS. and Wesley Chapel Band of
Hope Central Union Mission, District of
Columbia c. E. Union and Federation of
Young Peoples Society of Liberal Churches
were also represent ed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-07

The
LeFevre
Skin
Prepara-
tons.

To enhance ones good looks
should be the aim oi every NO.
man. Nine. LeFevre's special
ist from her main parlors offers
the following as the greatest
beauty-makers OF the age:
NEiNo brings about astonishing results I'm
restoring youthfulH.s> aud freshness to tho
SKIN. II positively removes lines and
wrinkles. and is 4 d,tighifui cream for
using in facial massHg,'. Pri,~. s2eO
CREME RolAlE clears abe. fare Of al
bl"miSles aud dis-olors is... It's de
ii''i"rs liquid preparai inu tlai vhitens the
kin permanently. Price 500
VIOLET AND tT'CUNKEE BESH ~ needed
'H "'"'r toilet ishl" an IA' year. II re-
ia"N'> T'bne>s aud r"agtn and snftenx
the hands and lips - u"rlh.x else VIII do.
fri.v. only -.
NA\Ip Is III" sworn 'urm, & disiguring
Er"vths of hair baui~h.-S fhvfu altogether.
Ats qIi'kly five minut,-S ,l..,-S the work
Wit" ~ harm or hurt. Fri'v. Sl.v.
TH'.s". with all the other prnpa ra lions.
are demonstrated here hv . special repre-
sentative ot Madame L-F",rr. who is here
fran Philadelphia fur this v,sl only. The
demonstration v pHhli'. N hrst aonr near
elevator. Private consultation il desired.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-07
Secretary of St. Louis Fair.

A dispatch from st. Louis last night says
Walter B. Stevens, well-known Washing
ton correspondent, has resigned his posi-
ton and announces his acceptance Of the
position Of secretary Of the Worlds Fair
Corporation, to which he was elected last
week.
Mr.. Stevens, who came on from Wash
ington today, made this announcement
after q consulta tion with President d. r.
Francis and Treasurer Thompson.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1901-05-07
Eczema, No Cure No Pay.

Your druggist will refund your money II PAZo
OINTMENT fails to cure Ringworm. letter Old
face itching Humo.s Dandrun and all Skin Dis
eases no matter of how long standing. Price, 60c.
II your druggist shouil fail to have It send Soc.
in postage stamps and We will forward same by
maf. and At any time you notify US that the cure
money. Your druggist win tell you that are re-
liable. a. our LAXATIVE ROMO-QUINlNn Tab
are handled by all druggists. Address PARIS
MEDICINE CO.. st. Louis, No,