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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-17
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1850 to 1906 Columbia

One of the most elevated sites on beautiful Co
lGmbia Heights" paved street; cement sidewalk
surrounded by beautiful residences occupied by
prominent business men, high government officials
professional men and capitalists; near schools,
churches cars and stores. The healthiest and most
inviting Sc: ton of this beautiful Oily.
EXTREMELY Low PR1CES-very much less
than any similar houses have ever sold for. THEY
MUST GO. Will quote a price low enough.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-17
Stone. &
Fairfax,
Exclusive Agents,
800 and sos F St. NV.

of land in the Mount Pleasant section for
future reservations. Two of these three
triangles have been formed by the extern
sion of 10th street through the subdivision,
while the third is at the intersection Oh
Park. Lowell and 18th streets.
resolution requesting the Commission
ers to extend the cement sidewalks down
Kenesaw avenue to the entrance Of the
Geological Park was presented by Donald
Mcpherson and adopted.
The association adopted a resolution, sub
mitted by Mr. Lipscomb. to the effect that
it is deemed of vital Importance that 18th
street should be extended as far as Piney
branch. and Strengthened so as to conform
to that portion of the thoroughfare lying
within the city. 1t was declared to be the
sense of the meeting that the District Com
upon Congress the Immediate necessity
of legislation providfng1 for the OPEN
ing of the street between Florida ave-
nue. and Park street. Copies Of the reso-
authorities and the committees Of Congress.
Another resolution. presented by Mr..
Lipscomb urging Congress to- pass Senate
bill $500 for the opening of Euclid street,
was also adopted. He declared 1t was nee
essary to condemn but twolots to open this
thoroughfare from 18th street to the reser-
voir
1t was decided to urge again upon the
Commissioners the necessitM Of acting in
the matter of the extension q acheel street
south to Kenesaw avenue. fha association
will also ask the CommissiSr6rs to continue
their efforts in the matter ofsextending 18th
street and the 14th street car line.
Mr.. e. B. Stocking presented a resolu-
ton referring to the fact that District Com
missioner Henry L. West had completed his
first year in office. The resolution COM
mended the Commissioner for This public
spirit. his integrity and hts fearless assault
upon obsolete and unsafe methods of trans
acting the affairs Of the District" and was
unanimously adopted.
VTysrr NJ =
]. B. Morrey were elected members Of the
association.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-17
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The Evening Star 10 served to subscribers in the
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Rates Of advertising made known application,
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PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS.
Schedule Recommended by Mt. Pleas
ant Association.

The first meeting this fall of the Mount
Pleasant Citizens Association was held
Wednesday evening at the Hotel STRAIT
ford with President E. B. Townsend in the
chair and Robert II. Young as secretary.
Quite a lot of routine business was trans
acted and in some instances the work Of
the various committees during the coming
winter was outlined l.. 8. Lipscomb of the
committee on streets and sidewalks re-
ported in detail on the improvements re-
Gently made in Mount Pleasant through the
untiring efforts Of the association
On motion of ]. A. Watson OF the COM
mittee on parks and reservations President
Townsend was authorized to urge the Com
missioners in behalf of the association to
recommend in their estimates to Congress
an item for the purchase Of three triangles
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-17
You should see the other desira-
Bile and artistic homes that we offer
-,
CLEVELAND PARK"
ONLY THREE LEFT,

Unquestionably the handsomest,
most accessible and desirably To-
Gated suburb of the national capital
PRACTICALLY ON THE
EDGE OF THE CITY-(having
all the conveniences, city water, cleo
t1ic light, etc.; lying on Connect
cut avenue extended and in the di-
rect line of the best improvements.
These attractive homes we offer
have all been planned and designed
specially for the Park and have been
carefully and honestly built. They
are recognized as the most beauti-
full and artistic homes in the District.
In fact, they are known and spoken
of far beyond the limits OF the Dis
trict for their beauty and originality.
The prices on these houses are
MUCH LESS THAN THEY
COULD POSSIBLY BE DUPLI-
GATED FOR. Some of them are
new and never been occupied.
Open for inspection every day and
Sunday-take Chevy Chase car or
call by our office and let us take you
to see them.
Call or send for list.
To Purchasers of Property.
We invite your attention to our
superior facilities for offering you
the best properties on the market at
lowest prices.
Purchasers for high-class resi-
dence property should see our list.
Call or send for list of property
in all sections.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-17

No business is too small and
none too great for judicious adj
vertising in paper of general
circulation, like The Evening
Star.
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Usual Finish.
From the chicago News.

From the Chicago News.
Evalyn-"And did he pine away and die
after you refused to marry him?''
1mogene-"NO; the ungrateful wretch
married miserably well''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-17

plumbing states the repairs were made and
the sewer covered without reporting 1t to
the office for inspection. He recommends
that the trench be opened. and the work
inspected. Then the Commissioners will
take under consideration the question of
waving the order in Question.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-17
Subject to Conditions.

George F. Sehaeffer of 223 d street
northwest has requested of the Commits
sioners that plumbing in 313 X street north
west, repaired by him. be passed. and that
he not be required to replace a certain por-
ton Of terra Gotta drain. The inspector of
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-10-17
Fronts ~ Best Quality
of Red Brick

and brownsone trimming .Sstane porch and steps.
ARRANGEMESTS:-iFirst f6or-Pretty parlor
handsome maIstes: eOpsp Fireplace; large reception
hall5sor ltrasy Mi,b ~mantel and bbef freplace
large, wel3iighted dpiiig room. with elegant man
tel and frep !acn; pantry and wsalequpped kitchen
Second foor-Four lovely bed rtpms and one of the
PRETTIEST TILED BATHS you EVER SAM
PORCELAIN TUB NICKEL plumbing. cabinet
mantes: Third ioor-rwo largs light bed rcolns
fine bath
SURPASSED. Cement cellar entire bouse; en-
trance front, and in side. sTHERE ARE TWO
STAIRWAYS FRONT AND REAR, TWO-STORY
PORCfIES IN REAR.
HEAT: Thoroughly and economically heated by
a first-cass steam heating plant. put in at a cost
fully one-haf than those in most houses.
THE PLUMBING is also Of the best and most ex-
pensiye.
DECORATIONS:
The interior decorations will be of a high order
and calculated to satisfy the cultivated taste OF
homeseekers In this hgh-cass Residence section
The ceilings of parlors and dining rooms will re-
ceve delicate and effective treatment at the hands
of frst-cass artist.
Those who purchase before this work s done Will
be given the opportunity to their own taste In
the matter of papering and decorating.
FREE LOCAL AND LONG-DISTANCE TELE-
PHONE IN EACH HOUSE.
Open for inspection. Don't faJ to see them. even
If you don't buy. You will see the best houses
ever offered for the price. -
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-07
LITERARY SOCIETIES
MEET ON THE FORUM
Interesting Debate at Y. M. c. A. Last
Night

The District Of Columbia League Of
Debating Societies held its first debate
last evening in the psrlors of the Y. NJ.
C. A. when the Junior Equal Suffrage
Association and the Elizabeth Cady
stanton Political Study Club met on the
forum. The question OF debate was;
Resolved, That injustice has been
done to the Southern States by recent
constitutional provisions in regard to
voting"
The Suffrage Association had the neg
ative side. with the following debaters:
Miss Bessie Dyer of Texas and Mrs.
Jennie L Munroe Of Virginia, and the
affirmative side was represented by A.
R. Magic of Illinois and W. G. Steward
of louisiana
After q very spirited debate the
judges, Senator Deboe of Kentucky
Judge Bell of Texas, and Mr. Huntoon
of the Civil Service Commission gave
their verdict in favor of the negative
Many strong points were made in IA
vor Of and against the subject In ques-
ton, and it was not unuiI~the verdict OF
the judges was given that the large aU-
dience realized the winners.
The officers of the league are George
c. Ross. president; Charles F. Nesbit.
chaplain; William c. Lee, corresponding
secretary: S. Kronkeim, treasurer; H
c. Hamiu, marshal, and Miss Mary
Wood. recording secretary. The chair
men of the different COMMITTEES are s.
Kronkeim, F, F. HartwelI and S. c..
Ross.
The following dates have been chosen
for future debates: January 20, BeIIamy
Society vs. Y NJ. c A Lyceum: Febru-
ary 3, the Elizabeth Cady Stanton Pc
iitfCaI Study Club VS. Capitol Hill Lit
erary Society; February II. Y. NJ c. A
Lyceum VS.. Junior Equal SuffraEs As
ISOLATION; March 3, Elizabeth Cady
Stanton Political Study Club vs.. Bel
Iany Society; March II. Capitol Hill
Literary Society vs. Junior Equal Suf-
frage Association; April Z, Y. N. c. A.
Lyceum vs.. Elizabeth Cady Stanton Pc
litical Study Club; April q, Bethany So
ciety vs. Junior Equal Suffrage Asso-
citation, and May 3, Capitol Hill Literary
Society vs.. Y. NJ. c. A Lyceum. All
the debates will be held in the Y. NJ,
c. A Building.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-07
AGED WOMAN FLEEGES
TRUSTING LANDLADY
Great Years No Handicap in
Jumping Board Bill,
POSES AS TREASURY CLERK
Said President Roosevelt Was Her
Friend, But Vanished When Pressed
to Pay for SustenanCe.

Few fields Of masculine endeavor have
escaped the new woman, but it has re
NAMED for a white haired matron call
ing herself Mrs. Lacey to essay the
role Of boarding house beat and conf
denee operator.
The Lacey woman appeared on No
vember To at the house of Mrs. Margaret
Y Thorn. u Grant Place, and rented a
room, with board She represented that
she was employed IN the Treasury De-
partment, and explained a shortage Ct
personal effects by saying she had stored
her household goods a short time before
Mild bencvolence beamed from the old
womans kindly eyes, and she soon made
friends with her fellow boarders. Every
morning she left the house. ostensibIy
to labor for the Government. At dinner
she more than once complained Of weari-
ness. and spoke Of the heavy Iedgers she
was compelled TO handle More than
once, in her absence, did Mrs. Lacey be
come a subject Of sympathetic converse
ton at the Grant Place house. All who
had met her felt that it was too bad that
she should be compelled. at her time of
life, to toll for Uncle Sam.
There were osmpensatioR6, however. in
the life OF the Treasury drudge. She
was an old friend Of President Roosevelt.
she said She had known the Executives
father in New York. On one occasion
she launched into spirited "Reminiscences
over the changes which had taken place
in New York, and exchanged views on
the subject with a middle-aged New York
boarder.
Wrapped up IN her clerical work, Mrs
Lacey overlooked, from time to zine, the
little detail of paying her board bill.
Mrs. Thorn looked upon this as a mere
oversight for a time. This eccentricity
continued until insistent demand was
made for at least partial payment, not
necessarily for publication, but as an
evidence of good faith" Remittances
home and the drain Of holiday shopping
we're offered as excuses, and no money
was produced.
Demand was made for Mrs. Lacey's
room the first Of the week, and yester-
day morning, silently she vanished. tax
ing with her such baggage as she had
brought. So informal was the departure
that farewells were overlooked. nor was
q new address left behind.
Investigation followed, and it was dis
covered that Mrs. Lacey had never
worked at the Treasury Building and
that her daily absences from 9 o'clock
in the morning 10 O'Clock in the after
noon were merely a bit Of artistic veri-
similitude designed TO garnish a bald
and uninviting narrative
Mrs Thorn is hunting eagerly for her
quondam guest Her faith in the trust
worthiness OF a venerable aspect is shat
tered beyond repair
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-07
MORTGAGE GIVEN TO
SECURE BOND ISSUE
Potomac Electric Power Company
Pledges Property Rights.

A mortgage has been placed on file by
the Potomac Electric Power Company.
pledging all its property rights and
franchises tc secure the payment of 81
5000 in bonds, in twenty-five years
The bonds viii bear interest at the
rate Of az per cent per annum. The
Commercial Trust Company, of New
Jersey. is named as trustee. Among the
pieces of property pledged are lots A.
B, c, D and E in Leonidas CoyIe's sub
division Of square 259; lots /, 3. 4. s and
part Of Z, and part Of lot 2 in the same
square, which includes the plant of the
Power Company at Fourteenth and B
Streets northwest; lots 35, 3s and 30 in
old Georgetown in square 1884, in
eIJdin gthe plant in Georgetown at ThiT-
ty-third and Water Streets; lots q and
? Sin square 518. which front on Wash
ington Street between Fourth and Fifth
Streets northwest, and other property.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-07
BEACON LODGE, |. @. O. F.,
ELECTS ITS OFFICERS
Installation Conducted by Past Grand
Representative Joseph Burroughs
Presentations Made.

Beacon Lodge, No. 10, Independent Or
der of Odd Fellows. has elected and in
stalled the following officers for the cur
rent year:
Charles J. zeigler, noble grand; Sam
uel A. Foose. vice grand; Joseph r
Fague, recording secretary: Ernest "
Bradford. treasurer; James W. ColIey,
secretary: Lewis ". Bennett, ward
en-: Clarence ". Motnershead, conduc-
tor; Thomas R. HelImuth, / G.; Rich
ard II. Hall. o. G.; J. J. Shane. R. S. y.
c.; Joseph NJ Springman. l. S. \. G..
Fred Breslau. R. S. V G.; J. y. Gun
ningham. L. s. Y. c.; E. D. DuvaH, r.
s s; William BeIfeId. L. S S; F. u
Sitter. chaplain.
The installation was conducted by Past
Grand Representative Joseph Burroughs
as grand master. assisted by Deputy
Grand Master J. H. Crow, as grand ward
en-; Past Grand Roderick, as grand sec
rotary: Past Grand Porter, as grand
marshal; Past Grand Bourne. as grand
treasurer; Past Grand Clampitt. as grand
guardian.
At the close of the exercises Past
Grand Edwin B. Hay presented a bou-
Quet 10 Mr. Burroughs Grand Repre-
sentative Stier presented to James Col
ley a gold headed cane, the gift of the
lodge Mr. CoIIey has been a mmhT
of Beacon Lodge since it was Instituted
in 1874
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-07
THE RIVALS" BY AMATEURS.

The dramatic association Of George
town University will give a production
Of THE Rivals" Richard BrfnsIey Sher-
idan's famous comedy. Friday afternoon
at the Columbia Theater. RehearsaIs
have been held for several weeks, and It
is said smooth and entertaining pre-
sentation of the play viii be given. In
order to make the performance worthy
Of attention from the friends of the
university and Of the dramatic club. es-
pecialIy. the play has been cast with
care and the players selected with re-
gard to their particular adaptabiIity for
the separate parts Among those who
viii participate are Moran Barry. James
A. Cannon. James c. spottswood. Alex
RoTke. Mr.. Van Beary. Edward Draper,
F. P. Sullivan. and Mr.. Laughlin
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-07
NEW OFFICERS OF THE
UNION VETERAN LEGION

A large number Of guests last night
attended the joint installation ceTe-
monies of Encampment, No. Il. Union
Veteran Legion. and the Ladies' AUxiI-
larry. Col Philip Metzger installed the
officers Of the legion, who comprise;
Colonel. F. r. Sparks; lieutenant colo
mel. Edward QuigIey; major. c. s. Wild
er; chaplain. H y. Couden; adjutant. P.
J. Hoffiiger; quartermaster, ". L
FouIke; officer of the day, ]. A Allen;
officer of the guard. c. F. Little; quar-
termaster sergeant, J. L Griffin; ser
geant major. D. NJ De Silver; color ser
geant. 0. A. Carpenter sentinel. Nathan
Allen.
Mrs James Tanner then installed the
following officers OF the ladies' auxiI-
larry: President. Mrs VI. z. 6. Davis;
senior vice president. Mrs. A NJ Weiss;
junior vice president. Mrs E s knight;
chaplain. Mrs Sarah Berry; treasurer,
Mrs. Lizzie Allen; conductress. Mrs N.
Y. Noer; corresponding secretary, Mrs.
H J Homiger; color bearer, Mrs. s. E.
Pittman; guard. Mrs NJ. S. Tryon-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-07
EFFORT TO DEFEAT
MOVE OF CATTLEMEN
Washington Humane Society VIII OPP
pose Extension Of Time Limit.


The Washington Humane Society is
making an effort 20 defeat the move Of
CattIemen throughout the country to have
the time limit for the confinement Of
cattle in transit extended from twenty
eight to forty hours The question was
under consideration at the last meeting
of the executive committee. It was de
cided that the society should put every
obstacle in the way of the passage Of
such a law.
Mrs. Armour reported las new bands
Of mercy organized and a membership
Of 6.457. The agent for children 5
branch reported twenty-four cases inves-
tigated, involving eighteen children. Of
these. four were committed 10 the Board
of Children's Guardians. two recommend
ed to Board of Chfldren's Guardians. and
one was sent to the National Home for
CoIored Children. No evidence was
found to sustain charges in four cases
Ten were amlcabIy adjusted and warned.
and three we're still under investigation.
The collector for small animals hu-
namely killed 81 cats. &c kittens. and g
dogs; 3O6 cases of reported cruelty to
animals were investigated and 741 ami
mails were examined. There were Il
prosecutions. and convictions in them
except one.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-07
CITIZENS ASSOCIATION
DISCUSSES SUFFRAGE
President Hart Favors Rep
resentatiVe in Congress,

Suffrage in the District or Columbia
was the chief subject discussed at the
January meeting of the Columbia
Heights Citizens Association last night
The meeting was held in the parIors of
the Savoy. AIphonso Hart presiding
The question of suffrage was brought
before the association by President Hart
who made a long address on the subject,
using as basis Of his remarks the reso-
luton introduced In the Senate by Sena-
tor GalIinger- Mr.. Hart took the ground
that the men of the District should be
permitted to exercise the right Of suf-
rage, and have representation in Con-
gress.
c. c. Lancaster. president Of the
Northwest Suburban Citizens Associa-
ton vas present. and spoke at length in
opposition to the views Of President
Hart. Mr.. Lancaster expressed the be-
lief that the present form of government
is the best that could be devised under
the circumstances He designated suf-
frage in the District as an "iridescent
dream"
Louis P, Shoemaker read a paper on
representation in Congress. Mr.. Shoe
maker advocated either the appointment
Of this Representative by the President,
OF legislation that would admit one o.
the Commissioners to membership in the
House of Representatives. Mr.. Shoe
maker said that he was opposed to SUI
frage in any form But to insure the
keeping Of the compact Of 1878, Mr.
Shoemaker is OF the opinion that the
District should have one Representative
on the floor of the House
Judge Bundy offered a motion urging
the municipal authorities to open School
street in Mount Pleasant. The matter
of retaining a portion of the space at
Fourteenth Street and Columbia Road
for park was also discussed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-07
COAL DEALER ASTOUNDS
BELLIGERENT CUSTOMERS
Offers to Buy Anthracite Back at a
Premium.

That the most serious situation may
have its comicaI side is shown by some
of the stories going the rounds among
coal dealers in regard to the different
manners assumed by customers negoti-
ating for fuel.
A newspaper man called on one Of the
smaller dealers yesterday and found
him leaning on his desk with his chin
resting in his hand. a picture Of sui
fering patience, listening to the ha-
rangue of a customer who held coal
bill in his hand.
You have charged me IS a ton for
this coal. and the neighbOrs are getting
theirs for $3.50" he shouted. I'll
never pay it When I submit to being
robbed in this manner it will be be
cause I'm where I won't need coal"
His argument was long one. and the
abuse heaped upon the dealer was
singing. In the meanwhile clerk was
busy answering telephone calls
NO not a car today. We were
promised several. but they didn't come, ~
was what the clerk was heard to say
several times. When the customer
paused for lack Of breath the merchant
said:
You were charged IS. were you?
Well, III tell you what I'll do. III send
a wagon around to your house today
and take the coal. out of the cellar and
give you $3.50 fol it
The customers expression changed.
rs It really as bad as that?" he ask
ed. as he sidled toward the door
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-07
OFFICERS TAKE CHARGE.

Gen. Schofeld Garrison. No 1, Regular
Army and Navy Union. installed the fol-
lowing officers at its last meeting: Com
mandeT. Lucius h Randolph; senior
vice commander. Frank Y. Thomas; jun
Tor vice commander. John Miller; adju
tant. John C. Maynard; quartermaster.
Lewis J. Melchior; paymaster. Thomas
Morris; officer of day. Charles Strieg-
nitz; chaplain. William T. Emerson; Of
fee guard, Thomas Bell. Office watch.
William II Hugo
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-07
OFFICERS INSTALLED

The following officers have been in
stalled by National Tent, No. 1, X. o.
T. N: Commander, I. Camden Ball; lieu
tenant commander. Charles E WarfeId
record keeper. Guy f Padgett; chap
lain. J. F. Moore; sergeant, George f.
Weidie; physician, Dr. J. s. Arnold
master arms. Aaron Coleman. frs
master Of guards. A R. Hecht; second
master OF guards; c. Il Venable: senti-
mel. 2 2. Kaldcnboclz; picket. 5. Gold
smith.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-07
JUDGE WRIGBT,s LECTURE.

The semi-monthly lecture and enter
tainment OF the Unity Club C1s74) in the
parlors Of the Riggs House. Monday
night, was largely attended. L. N Pat
terson. presided. The lecturer was the
Hon. John Y Wright. Of Tennessee. Lis
subject being, The South Prior to. Dur
ing, and Subsequent TO the Civil War
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-07
TO GIVE SONG RECTAL.

Mile. Zelie de Lussan viii give a some
recital this afternoon at Ais o'clock al
the Columbia Theater The prima donna
needs no introduction to local music
lovers. for she has been closely asso-
ciated with the Metropolitan opera com
pany. and her work Is familiar to opera
gOers
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-01-07
WILL TRY IT AGAIN.

Daniel Sherwood, of 110S Sixth Street
southeast, attempted to commit suicide
last night by taking tincture of aconite.
He said at the Emergency Hospital
when the poison was removed, that he
would try it again He was confined at
the First precinct station