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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-04
ACQUIRING THE SEA HABIT.
Generally Time of Discomfort for the
Young Sailor.

The phrase acquiring the sea habit,
which is frequently used in connection with
| the training of recruits in the navy, car
| ries to the lay mind something of an i'm
preston of a rolling gait, chronic hitch
! ing at the waistband of the trousers, a
| saline vocabulary and canny knowledge
| of the brands of eating tobacco. The Navy
Department knows the epoch as one in
| which the recruit is learning to make him
| self comfortable aboard ship and during
| which he is liable to fits of depression. in
| which more things than sea water look
| blue. 1t is the period in which the ro-
nance of a life on the rolling deep be-
comes temporarily obscured and life seems
hard.
During such a period, the recruit is like
| ly to write to his family his congress
man in such terms seem to warrant
an abolition of the service. and consid-
cradle part of the work of the Navy De-
partment lies in assuring inquring friends
that the recruit will feel better when he
gets it. If the investigation which is
made in each case of complaint happens
to cover some weeks. 1t is liable to get
to the recruit about the time he is begin
ming to take notice and enjoy himself and
he is quite willing to admit that things
look different"
In recent case the recruit appealed
with great earnestneSS for relief; he had
not only been enlisted under misrepresen-
tatfons but the food the living conditions
the associations were unbearable. This
was in the last days of March. Before
the middle of April he had stated to his
commanding officer, to quote the official
report that at the time the date of his
letters he was feeling somewhat depressed
and discouraged, and admits that in his
temporary frame of mind he did make
such statements that he feels would
give a wrong impression as to the actual
facts of the case. Now that he has be-
come more acquainted on board he feels
In better frame of mind than he did
when he wrote the letters
In fact his frame of mind was so muci,
better that he was very willing to admit
that what he had previously written was
without foundation except as it had I'M
pressed him through his inconsistencies and
newness to his surroundings 1t is the
desire of the Navy Department to impress
two things on recruits. their relatives and
friends. The first is that recruits should
be very sure that they want to go to sea
and that they should understand that they
must pass through period of some dis
comfort while exchanging the shore for
the sea habit. and the second is that a
man once enlisted must serve his full term
of enlistment; that having made the con-
tract there is no backing out, for under
the regulations of the department no dis
charge will be granted except for disability;
distaste for the life or family considerations
cannot be considered.
The present conditions of the service
which seem likely to be permanent make
1t absolutely essential that the enlistment
contract shall be enforced as strictly as
1t has been enforced since the date of the
executive order which abolished the former
privilege OF discharge by purchase.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-04
with it.

with it.
"Why-gentlemen." he said in little sur
prised stammering tone, IL don't under
- Then all at once he halted and re-
manned silent for a long time. His face
flushed crimson and paled again.
"Ah!'' said he at last, very low, Il think
I-see-Im the-cats paw! You wouldn'
do the thing yourselves, it's too-low. It's
bit of dirty work that you think no-gen-
tleman could bring himself to. SO you
wouldn't do it-and-and you won't take the
hand of the man who will do the thing.
You were looking for "a backyard and
you-chose me! Good God in heaven"'
He dropped his face into his hands for
an instant. I think / have never seen such
shame, such humiliation in any eyes. !
couldn't bear to meet them.
"You-choSe me?" said he again in a half
whisper. why, it is rather blackguardly
thing to do, isn't it, deceiving a woman?
Shed trust us-me, utterly, wouldn't she?
She wouldn't have a suspicion Shed be
happy, l expect, beautifully happy with
it all. till-till she was told. Oh it's damn
able!' He caught up the half-filled tum-
bier of absinthe and drained it at gulp.
'Damnable!' said he little thickly,
THEREAFTER a moment, he began to laugh
and his eyes grew heavy and a bit glazed
once more.
1t was as if MacKenzie's drug had held
him for the few moments and then given
way, all in an instant, at the first touch
of the drink.
Come come eentlemen" said he 1--WE
mustn't quarrel. LII children love one
mother We've got work to do among ms,
care Gimme NV fortv n,,id r,onth o a.,
- II W ne wolh;
himself fogether and tnrnad ho,t r. 20 M pun
Kenzie with certain dienitU 1870 ~ -'ie'o-
"You-vour loeic cir &C. h,+ hl,
mo ;, saiS ha .Ts a. on ~; -, d ~ oeyoiio
to do the thine- o.n,t Ms ua ', loI ~ me
bIackenardlv in vo, - oo,.ta.a :.
Wha,,e t 40 ui S III YOU 70 countehance IL.
menca o. en w Sou WISH ~ COLI
..XVe ,,,,,, ,o,.,..
GOT "iii Soilence, edIu Ihe scotsman.
. ,ron.t. 'o s wv: Eyeiy uay ueiay Is
sha pie .r1s oanser. ne looked DOWN at
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-04

A store window is good
advertising, so is a good
sign over the door, but the
best of all is the display
that goes before a whole
city every day-the news
paper advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-04
Hotel Sterling, F1REPRooF.

Ocean End Kentucky Ave.
Unrestricted Ocean view. Capacity 3Oo Pri-
vate baths. Electric light, elevator. steam heat,
and in every way modern and up to date Table
and service not e=celled anywhere. $3.50 to 81
weekly. $3.50 up daily. Special for May and June
Free coach meets trains. S. A. MANUEL & CO.
an0a IL
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IN THE MOUNTAINS.
Buema Vista
Springs Hotel,

Open June IS.
High Dry, No Malaria, No Mosquitoes.
BILLIARDS. TEN PINS LAWN TENNIS COLE
LINKS.
Boating, Bathing, Fishing.
For ideal Summer Rest and Recreation.
The table will constitute one of its principal
attractions
For terms, Booklets, etc, address, g..
w. NJ REAMER, Manager
$40 n. Charles ST., Baltimore Md.
Mr.. Reamer be at the Arlington Hotel
every Wednesday from II am. to pm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-04
MISCELLANEOUS.

AVALON INN-IN THE GREEN SPRING VAL
ley-ten miles from Baltimore The coolest sum-
mer resort in the state Of Maryland. Superior ia
BILE and accommodations H. ]. WOOD, Manager.
Stevenson, Md. ap24-26t-5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-04
THE NEW LEI ,ANDE.

Beach 'front.' Massachusetts avenue,
Unobstructed ocean view, southern exposure, steam
heat elevator from street level, &C. Is offering the
81. 80 per day until June l. Rooms en- suite. with
private BATH running water in rooms sun parlor;
capacity &c., Write for booklet and information to
mhl9-52t 10 JACOB 3. HAWK
The Lorraine, ST. on Su THE sE1 rIhcE
Fresh and sea-wateI baths. Elevator. Special
spring rates. SAM'L WAGNER & son. fe1S-7St
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-04
Lock LYNN HEIGHTS Hotel,

MOUNTAIN LAKE PARK, MD.
high-class hotel, with home comforts on tor
Of Alleghanies. Cuisine unsurpassed. Pure water
golf, tennis, boating, fishing, riding and driving
Orchestra day and evening.
~ For booklet and terms address J. E. BAR.
RETT, Mgr, Hotel Richmond, Washington, D. G..
Lock Lynn Construction Co.. Fairmont, w. Va.
apo72t 10
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-04
Lieut.. Dougherty Resigns.

Second Lieut.. Henry NJ. Dougherty of the
2'th Field Battery of Artillery, stationed
at Fort Ethan Allen, Vt. has resigned his
lnllItary commission, and his resignation
will undoubtedly be accepted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-04
Hotel IrQOuOis.

South Carolina ave. and Beach. Convenient to
Piers and Boardwalk. Capacity 400. Loca tion most
central Rooms single and en- suite, with bath. Els:
vator street level Sun par lorS heated. Table and
service unsurpassed: Special Spring rates. $40 to
$3.50 weekly. 81 so and up day. Write for L.
Illustrated booklet fe2O- 7St. 1O) W. u SHAW.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-04
HOTEL WILTSHIRE.
HOTEL MAJESTIC.
.1,a,p Ed Ciruipio va

NlrgInIa Ave.
Within II few steps of the famous Boardwalk,
Piers and all amusements
THE WILTSHIRE Modern in every detail-is
Offering the unusually low rate of $12 so per week,
s.. 80 daily. Rooms suite with private bath
Elevator from street level. Orchestra
THE MAJESTIC-Modern and complete. with eN-
cellent table and seryice-is offering rate Of $40
per week aud 81 per day. Elevator from street
level Booklets mailed. s. s. PHOEBUS.
ap25-52t-15
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-04

THE GLENDALE,
St. James Place and Beach. High class. Every
appointment. Best and most central location. Ele-
vator. &c. Special winter and spring terms.
mh7-b2t L. II. BURCH.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-04
Ask MIR. Foster

For booklets, pictures. rates, schedules and per-
sonal information of all resorts hotels and routes
Strangers are invited to ask Mr. Foster anything
about washington, at the Standard Guide 1nfor-
ASKED OR IN ANY INSTANCE ACCEPTED.
apl-7St.H WARD G. FOSTER Manager.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-04
Hotel Ponce de Leon.

Virginia ave- and the Beach. Unexcelled hotel.
Unsurpassed loo, ton. Capacity. 800. Elevator;
steam heat; baths; rooms en- suite; magnificent
porches. Spring rates. $40 to SIS weekly. 81
and up daily. Booklet. W. F. SHAW.
uhI4-h0t
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SPRING RESORTS.
ATLANTIC CITY. N. j.

HOTEL, BRWM MAWR |
ApC Restaurant, on the famous Boardwalk, facing
the ocean, 1T New York European plan. 81 to
So Per day. Entirely new and freproof. kcfers.
mh2S-7St,5
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THE ALREMAPlE.
GRAND Atlantic Hotel.

GRAND Atlantic Hotel,
Virginia ave- and the Beach. Atlantic City. Nj.
Open all the year Hot and cold sea water
baths. $50 of the largest and most handsomely
furnished front rooms in the city. 100 rooms with
bath. Southern exposure Magnificent par
lors Orchestra. Terms: American plan, SIP so
and SIS per week So so by the day up European
plan, 81 so per day. Fine cafe attached. The table
trains. Write for booklet. CHARLES E. COPE
an16-26t-13 -. - = =
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HOTEL RALEIGH.

Ocean End st. Charles Place.
Extensively improved and many new and at
ern hotel, with best location. offering Special
Spring rates. Capacity, 400. Elevator service,
rooms en- suite with bath; steam heat, etc, etc
Superior table and service. Coach meets trains
Booklet. G. G. SHINN,
ma14-52t10
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-02-20
Queer Things About the Dead Sea.

Scientific observation justifies the
estimate that a daily average of g.
500, 900 tons of water is received into
the Dead sea from the Jordan and
other sources during the year. Dur
ing the rainy season the amount is
very much greater; during the dry,
season it is, of course, very much less
but this average will be maintained
year after year There is no outlet,
and the level is kept down by evap-
Grafton only, which is very rapid be-
cause of the intense heat, the dry
atmosphere and the dry winds which
are constantly blowing down the
gorges between the mountains.
This evaporation causes a haze or
mist to hang over the lake at all
times, and, when it is more rapid than
usual, heavy clouds form and thunder
storms sometimes rage with great
violence in the pocket between the
cliffs, even in the dry season. A
flood or rain often falls upon the sur
face of the sea when the sun is shin.
ing, and the atmosphere is as dry
as a bone half a mile from the shore.
The mountains around the Dead sea
are rarely seen with distinctness be-
cause of this haze.
The waters of the Jordan, when
they reach the sea, are as brown as
the earth through which they flow-a
thick solution of mud-but the instant
they mingle with the salt water of
the lake the particles of soil are pre-
cipitated, and they become as clear
as crystal, with an intensely green
tint. Carrying so much soil and hav-
ing so swift current, one would sup
pose that the sea would be discolored
for a considerable distance, but it is
not so. The discoloration is remark
ably slight. The Jordan has quite a
delta at its mouth, breaking into a
number of streams and frequently
changing its course because of the
obstruction brought down by its own
current Chicago Record-Herald
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-02-20

storm. he walked along through the
deep snow towards his home.
1t was just on the eve of Christmas
that Mussa reached his native village.
His heart was beating fast when he
neared his fathers house. Something
foretold him that he would not get a
warm welcome from his people, and
his presentment did not fail him. AS
he was advancing toward his fathers
house, a group of Bashkirs recognized
the newcomer, and ran away from him
as from pest. Mussa was to them an
apostate. a stranger. an accursed pa
gan, dead man. With sinking heart
the young BashlIir opened the door of
his fathers house, crossed the TIRES
hold and paused, breathless.
Aflaton, pale and white-haired, bent
over the holy book. seemed to be pray
ing. He did not notice the newcomer.
Father" called Mussa softly,
father" The old man shuddered.
who is there?" he asked hOarsely.
"Mussa You?"
81" replied the young Bashkir in a
scarcely audible voice. Il"
Co" said Afaton family, waving
his hand. You are not my son
Mussa trembled in every limb, but
remained as petrifed near the door.
"GOi" repeated the old man louder.
The young Bashkir stood in silence.
with downcast eyes.
"GO!" cried Aflaton, turning red in
the face. "You are accursed!"
A crowd Of Bashkirs rushed into the
room.
Drive him away" cried the old man,
Il have buried my son. | have no
son. Chase him awayl l order you
to do so in the name of Allah"
The Bashkirs were about to rush
upon him, when a STOPPING figure fell
to Mussas feet sobbing.
"My son, my dear SON" she moaned.
It was Mussa's old mother.
Chase him away" Numbered the
old man. 1--WE don't want to have
such men in our midst. Those that
forsake us and run to the accursed
Russians do not belong to our people
any longer. Chase him away" he ex-
claimed "Why do you stand idle
there? An apostate is before your
eyes,"
"My poor SOM" moaned the old
woman plaintively, "Mussa, my SON
And the Bashkirs dared not touch
Mussa while his mother was sobbing.
go, go away from u.s." they NUT
tered.
The young Bashkir grew pale, and
casting a glance at the figure of his
mother PROSTATE on the ground, he
turned and walked out of the house.
"Mussa!" sobbed the old woman,
rising to her feet and running after
him. "Mussa! Mussa! You are
a set of wild beasts!
But Mussa was already far away.
Mechanically he plodded along the
deep snow, without a thought as to
whittier he was going.
Night was already closing in upon
him when suddenly he heard someone
calling him in the distance: "Mussa!
Mussa! Wait!"
He turned abruptly and stood still
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-02-20

The irrigation possibilities of the arid
West especially that part of 1t included
in the great interior basin, once called
the Great American Desert, are daily
becoming more apparent. says a recent
government bulletin. Surveys for res
ervoir sites reveal the fact that there
are many locations where water can be
cheaply stored and used for power and
irrigation Other surveys show large
tracts of good farming land favorably
located for watering from these storage
reservoirs.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-02-20
9llarriancs.

I'm Ncwtunc. Feb Is. by Rev. H. II. Bartlett.
i@1h T.. Parsons of Brattlcburo and Mabel
Della Wood ut Ncwlane.
In Fellows Falls. Feb Ii. by Rev. Albert
iiainmatt. Charles r. hangs of Grcrniicld
Mass. and Miss Mabel l.. Hunt of Bellows
u n Hartford, Conn, Feb. 3, 10y Rev. Il. II.
Potter, Arthur \. Carucuter OF Greenfield ma
Edna NJ. Ward of Gmlfurd
q, IN Hrcenteld Mass. Feb ., 10y Rev j. w.
sde 10 Edward GCrtish of Bcrnnrlston
li itutlamd, Feb. T., by Rev. John Dunicld,
arthur Miller and Mrs. Ethel Joy LcVins.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-02-20

for a while. A muffled figure was
running towards him. His eyes began
to glisten.
"Makhra." he cried, checking with
emotion.
"Mussa," she said, clasping her arms
around his neck, take me with you,
if you still love Whittier
you go-I will 60"
And off they went. leaving their peo-
pie and native village behind.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-02-20
Advertised Letters.

Men-H. Clan, Irwin ]. Carey, Marris
q. Fitch, H. Waldo Greenough, w. d.
Haskell ], T. Puffer, X. Rand. Ozian
Skowron.
Women-Mrs Nj. d. Herrick, Miss EN-
ma Knight, Mrs, Lydia Lynde Miss
Edith NJ. Moody, Miss Maud M. Patter-
son, Mrs Ella f. Shepardson.
Firms-Parker Bros. & Co.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-02-20
&ictlls.

In Townshcnd, Feb :. a daughter TO Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Aiken. tCoricctctD.
IN Grafton. Jan. 30, a daughter. Bessie Ida
TO MIR. ana Mhs. G.. Il. Rogers
IN Newiauc, Al daughter TO MIR and Mrs
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1903-02-20

- EPORT OF THE CONDITION OF THE
~ VERMONT NATIONAL BANK AT Brat
tleDoro in the state of Vermont at the close
OF business February, Il, 1893
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-19
DoLLNER AND coMMlrrEEs.
Iowa Senator Not Likely 70 Get Place
He Aoped For


Washington, Jan. 1a.-Senator Dolli-
yer. who had hoped to be chairman of
the postoffice and post roads committee
of the senate in the reorganization of
the committees which will occur in the
Fffty-e eighth congress, comedies now
that he will not reach his ambition
Senator Dolliver had hoped that Sena-
tor Penrose. of Pennsylvania, would re-
main at the head OF the committee on
immigration. Instead. however, of con-
tinuing as head of that committee SEN
etor Psnrcse will take the craftsmanship
of the postoffice and post roads COM
mittee, being the ranking member Of
the committee. AS the committees are
now constituted 1t is hard to sea how
Mr. Deliver will benefit himself, SO far
as committee assignments are con-
cerned. over present conditions There
are not enough changes in the commit
tees with which Mr.. Dolliyer is asso-
committee assignments, and especially
q craftsmanship, outside OF the one
which he nows holds-Pacific railroads
and which his predecessor, Senator
Gear, held before him.
The senate is tenacious In holding to
and change of committees,
sc far as personnel is concerned, is not
looked upon with favor. Consequently
Senator Dolliver will have but few bet
ter assignments in the way of COM
mittees than he has now, much to his
regret, for he had hoped to succeed
Senator Mason as chairman of the
postoffice and postroaGs committee.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-19
1ARkLEY NOT A CANDIDATE.
Has Represented Boone County in The
House for Two Terms.

Has Represented Boone County in The
House for Two Terms.
Boone, Jan. ia. J. Barley. who
has represented Boone county in the
house for the last two terms. is not a
candidate for another nomination. JUS
tin Doran. of Beaver township, who
was defeated in the primaries four
years ago. seems likely to be the nomi-
nee. Doran was defeated because the
impression became current that he was
a Gear man. He claims that this
was false, and it is noW understood that
he is in sympathy with the present
state administration.
There is a. demand FOR early primaries
in Boone county this year. This is
urged by the friends Of G. j. A. Ericsson.
who has until very recently been con-
coded the nomination without opposi-
ton. Mr.. Ericsson served one term In
the senate, but by an agreement with
story county the next term belonged
to that county. The purpose is now to
give Mr.. Ericsson his second term. Other
candidates have been mentioned re-
Gently, and there may yet be contest.
S L. Moore OF the First National
Bank Of Boone. Phil Livingston OF
Moingona and John Good of Pilot
Mound have been mep toned frequently
OF late. and IL the primaries are not held
early 1t is predicted that they will be
before the primaries. All three of these
gentlemen have had one term in the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-19
A SUICIDE At PERRY
Albert Orvis Kills Himself At
ter a Quarrel With His
Wife
TOOK AN OUNCE OF LAuDANuM
Wife upbraided Him for Drinking and
He Determined to Kill Himself
Young Couple Elope From EIdora and
Are Married at Grundy Center
Against Parents Wishes.
Special to Times-Republican.


Perry, Jan. 19.-Last evening on COM
ing to work at the Milwaukee round
house Albert Orvis, who is employed
there nights, told some of his fellow
employees that he had taken laudanum
and that he thought he had taken too
much, and dropped unconscious. He
was carried into the forenan's office
and medical aid summoned. Two doc
tors used a stomach pump on him and
after two hours work took him home to
die. 1t appears he had been drinking
some during the day and on going home
to supper quarreled with his wife, who
upbraided him for drinking. Without
waiting for supper Oryis went down
town, bought an ounce of laudanum and
came back to work, his wife following
him and charging the men working
with him to watch his movements, as
she feared he would attempt something.
AS soon as she left Orvis took the drug
and was dead by $3.50, never regaining
Oryfs was % years old
and leaves wife and young baby He
has always been considered a respecta-
BILE citizen.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-01-19
FROM ALL OVER IOWA.

lmany hours. There were $500 bushels
! of oats. 500 bushels of corn and zoo
bushels of wheat Many ears were
frozen going to and from the fire Sum
| day night Mayor Rodgers Is wear
ling his ears in bandages and many
have followed the style.
Spirit Lake
| A. B. Funk started east Sunday ev-
ening. At Chicago he joined the two
other members of the Capitol commits
sion and began a tour of inspection In
the interest of heating, lighting, venti-
lating, painting, decorating, ETC., for
the capitol building. The trip will
take in a number of leading cities and
cover about two weeks.
Giadbrook.
The Northern reports the following:
About the best CD score made at the
bowling alley since p. X. Howard as
suned control was in a game between
two of our venerable citizens, G. w.
Hess and G. l.. Wilbur. Out OF a pos
sible 800 they scored 8 and 4 points
respectively. It was a very close game
aad afforded no little amount of amuse
mont for the bystanders.
Audubon.
III. Byrd, one of our honcred retired
citizens, was remarkjng the other day
that he expected ne was the only man
In this vicinity who served in the
famous Jim Lane regiment at Law
renee, Kansas, just before the break
ling out of the civil war. It was at the
time Of the border war there when tha
Immortal John Brown was leading ths
cause of freedom In that locality. Mr..
Byrd afterward enlisted and served
IN the Union army turnout the war.
GIidden.
Grant Jenkins met with serious
injury and came near losing his life
Wednesday while Smelling corn for
Ed Peter While working about the
machine his coat caught In the self
feed and wound UP with it. The
coat was torn to pieces and Mr.. Jen-
Kins' shoulder dislocated and badly
bruised. In view of the nature of ac-
cident it seems remarkable that he
was not even more seriously injured.
Sac City.
The Sun places the building improve
ments in Sac City for 1902 at S16,S50.
The principal Improvements of the year
were the Plat block and the new Meth
odist Episcopal church. The number of
new houses was not large, the extra
ordinary increase of houses in the year
1901 having supplied the present and
part of the future need. The year 1903
promises some good things for the city,
tho it is unlikely that the number or
new dwelling houses will be greatly IN
creased or that there will be many new
business houses erected. There Will be