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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-24
CHANCE FOR CRUSADE.
Atlanta Man Would Cause Vacant Lots
to Become a Benefit.

. Talking about crusades against street
oar advertisements, what's the matter with
devoting some attention to the enormous
bill boards" said S. G. Holland of Atlanta,
Ga tn a Star man at the Raleigh today
"Here is a chance for virtuous warfare
and one which will result in much good 10
the people of cities.
did you ever stop to think of what vast
heneft the vacant lot could be? 1t is of
but little use now, except to the bill poster
The big, high board fence is put around 1t
and Immediately the man with a placard
the man with a bucket of paint ana
brush, the circus man with his f1arlng post
ers and the theatrical man with his h1ghly
colored paper limbs and lingerle-ail these
and many more are quickly on the scene to
add to the grotesqueness of the DETACHMENT
Behind the bill board the lot Is merely a
resting place for old tin cans, barrel hoops.
boxes, brickbats, rags and other trash, ana
so in way we find the vacant lot becom-
ing public nuisance.
Now with the exercise of a little taste
what a change we could make in the situa-
ton. We will tear down the high board
fence. We will sweep away the cans, boxes
and all other trash. We will sod the lot and
give it a good rolling surface, and here and
there will add plant of some tougher
kind just to break the fiatness of the scene.
Here we have a small landscape right in
the heart of the city. 1t is restful to the
eye. 1t allows the air to circulate more
freely. 1t adds to the comfort, health and
pleasure of the citizen.
IF 1 had my way this is exactly what
would happen to all the vacant lots in the
city. 1 would make the owners fix them up
with pretty grasses, and | would have or
dinances passed which would protect the
owners in whatever work they might do in
this way. 1t would be against the law to
build wooden Enclosure around a vacant
lot. In this way 1 would get rid of the
bill board nuisance. Dreaming, Ell? Well,
maybe so. but 1t is good. healthy dream,
and the man who will put it into operation
will be a public benefactor.''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-24
TURKEYSOR DIAMONDS
Toss-Up Which Shall Be Pur-
chased Today.
COST ABOUT THE SAME
PRICES FOR CHRISTMAS VIANDS
GO SOARING.
Turkeys 20 and rs Cents Per Pound
Other Necessaries in Proportion
Display of Greens.

The question with the citizen of Wash
ington today is whether he will buy his
wife a diamond tiara q turkey. AS far
as the question of expense is concerned the
prices asked for each seem to hit the pocket
book with about the same force. 1t is
probable that at no time, in time of peace,
have such high prices been asked for the
ingredients of the Christmas dinner. Tur-
keys are bought by the usually frugal
housewives at anywhere Between % cents
and % cents a pound. Chickens are equally
as expensive and the price OF eggs has
scared so high and they are so scarce that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-24
$500 Miles of Reading.
From Golden Penny.

According to French statistician, 1900 :
600 letters of the ordinary type used in
newspapers placed in close juxtaposition
extend over 1900 meters-somewhat less
than mile. According to this reckoning
there must be about l.. 100 yards of reading
matter in the average Par.sian daily. With
in the covers of the familiar yellow backed
novel will. as rule. be found double that
amount, and m order to cover the ground
that is represented by all of NJ. Zola's nov
els the eye will have to perform journey
OF more than thirty miles. An average
man, living for the average period of human
life, may be calculated to get through
about 2,5G0 miles of reading before his task
Is done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-24
20 cents per pound. 1t can easily be seen,
where the consumer comes in.
An Instance in Point

20 cents per pound. 1t can easily be seen
where the consumer comes in.
An Instance in Point
/ A local retail dealer purchased 300 pounds
of turkey meat in the wholesale market re-
Gently and was forced to pay 20 cents per
pound therefor. Another dealer bought 800
pounds for the same price, and still an
other dealer purchased 100 pounds for %
cents. The cause of the scarcity of tur-
keys is said to be found in the weather that
prevailed during the early spring and sum-
mer. During the month of May there was
little. if any. rain, and in June rain fell al
most every day, and each day was cold and
dreary. The most difficult poultry to raise
are turkeys They seem to be susceptible
to all the human ailments. as well as
numerous diseases found only in turkeys.
Damp weather plays havoc with them, and
the damp weather that existed through
June, when the turkeys that are displayed
for sale now were coming from the incu-
bators, killed off the fiocks in alarming
proportions.
But one thing can knock the price down.
The dealers who have bought a large guam
tfty of turkeys cannot keep them if the
weather turns warmer; and the minute the
mercury in the thermometer begins to rise
the price of turkeys will fall. Turkeys a S
we'll IS OTHER fowls will probably be few
cents cheaper tonight than they were today.
Chickens. too. are roosting high this year.
Tender broilers bring anywhere from 20 to
% cents; young chickens are sold at Is and
20 cents per pound and ordinary fowls
bring from Is to is cents A good chicken
for baking purposes can be secured for
about 10 cents the pound. Eggs are 40
cents per dozen, and there are few of them
a that.
Meats in Proportion.
The prices of all meats have gone up in
proportion. Game is the only thing that is
found in plenty, and it is selling steadily for
about the same price. Rabbits are the only
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-24
500 7
Pretty Teeth In q Good Mouth
are like jewels well set. Our best men
and women have made SozoDoNr the
Standard.
BEST ! sss Teeth
Bakers Strike in Paris,

cabiegram from Paris last night says:
The proprietors of the bakeries say they
have no fear OF a bread famine, as many
bakers are not participating in the strike
movement The butchers and restaurant
walters are holding a meeting to decide
whether or not to join In the strike The
firm action of the police prevented a gath
ering of marifestants on the Place de
fOpera. Only scattered groups of strikers
made their way to the place. and there was
no disorder
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-24

.They are going to have bureau of in
formation at the corner drug store during
the convention" said Mrs. Perkins
wonder II we couldn't get 1t after the
convention y over" unused her husband
'.Get it? Get what?'
THE bureau Of information. We need
one In the house. could keep my handker-
chiefs in 1t. Nobody ever knows where they
are pOwt'--1udgs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-24
s2ss, 600 House for Xmas Gift.

A dispatch from New York last night
says:
Daniel ]. Sully. the bull cotton operator,
who Is having things all his own way on
the cotton exchange just now. has bought
the new American basement dwelling. held
at S2S5 OW one of the finest of the many
high-priced speculative residences built IN
the 9th avenue district in the last few
years. and will present a deed OF the house
on Christmas morning 70 Mrs. Sully. She
was Miss Emma Frances Thompson. only
daughter of Col. David NJ Thompson, gen.
eral manager OF the Robert Knight cotton
mills. the largest In the world.
Mr. Sully came here from Providence.
r. l., last spring. and began his speculative
campaign on the cotton exchange. 1t has
already netted him several millions of dol
Lara. -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-24
Court-Martial in Session.

A general court-martial is in session at
the signal corps post Fort Myer, Va, for
the trial of such persons as may be brought
before it. The detail for the court is Capt.
Charles B. Hepburn, Capt. Henry w: Siam
ford, Capt George 8. Gibbs, First Lieut..
Henry s. Hathaway, First Lieut.. Gordon
Johnston, First Lieut.. E. Alexis Jeunet,
First Lieut.. John E. Hemphill. First Lieut..
Allen l.. Briggs, First Lieut.. William G.
Fitzpatrick and First Lieut. Herbert j.
Brees, judge advocate. All of the officers
of the court are attached to the signal
CORDS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-24
Autos Exceed Lawful Speed

Thomas B. Hutchinson admitted his
guilt when arraigned in the District branch
of the Police Court today on a charge of
running his automobile at an excessive rate
of speed while on Pennsylvania avenue yes-
terday. He paid a fine of $50 which Judge
Kimban imposed
A man who gave his name as John Smith
was permitted to forfeit SO for similar
violation on Connecticut avenue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-24

sued orders extending to the afternoons of
Christmas and New Year days the rules
which prevail on Saturdays on the Potomac
Park driveway, so as to enable members
of the Road Drivers and Riders Associa-
ton and their friends to indulge in friendly
contests of speed on the two holidays.
Between the hours of . and pm. on the
days mentioned the temporary speedway
will consequently be reserved for the ex-
elusive use of persons desiring to speed
their horses
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-24
Referred to Chief Of Police.

Commissioner West has referred to Major
Sylvester. for report the statement which
Judge Kimball recently submitted to the
Commissioners, setting forth his objec-
tons to the re-establishment of the magis-
trate court system in the District of Co.
lumbia for the trial of petty cases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-24
COLOMBIA ASKS 5000, 600 LOAN
Offers to Pay One Per Cent Month
Interest,

night says:
The Colombian government has called for
a voluntary loan of 100000 from the eight
departments
One per cent a month interest is prom
ised, and the loan will be guaranteed by the
proceeds from the customs duties
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-24
Children to Be Entertained.

Announcements have been made for the
Christmas entertainment of the Sunday
school of the Metropolitan M. E. Church,
Az and streets northwest to take place
this evening at Z o'clock in the Sunday
school room
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-24

We found the native taking great strides
toward the cyclone cellar.
why are you going in there?' we asked.
My wife 10 coming! he gasped
"She isn't q cyclone
isn't she. now? You don't know my
wife. Chicago News.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-24
POTOMAC PARK DRIVEWAY.
Horses May Be speeded on Christmas
and New Year Day.

Col. Thomas w, Symons. superintendent
OF public buildings and grounds. today Is
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-24
THE CHARGES DENIED
snT9J
Consul Baldwin and the
Automatic Cashiers.
ACTED is AS ATTORNEY
NAME USED WITHOUT WARRANT
BY MILLER AND STRoME.
Assistant Secretary Peirce Reports
That It Appears to Him Allegations
Have Been satisfactorily Met.

In the course of the investigation of the
Post Office Department scandals Messrs.
Conrad and Bonaparte, special assistants
to the Attorney General. looking into tho
charge of fraud in connection with the
"Brandt-Dent cashiers" felt called upon to
allude to the possible connection of Judge
Baldwin, United States consul at Nurem-
berg, Germany, in manner that seemed 10
reflect upon the integrity of that official.
The statements, contained in the report
excited great interest. in the west where
Judge Baldwin had been well known, and
the State Department was looked to ior
the proof. This is what the special as
sistants had TO say, they in their turn
quoting from the Bristow report:
ION page 296 the report refers to the
suspected completely of an officer of this
department in fraudulent sales to the gov
eminent of the So-called 'Brandt-Dent CASH
iers, and also to discourtesy and otherwise
unbecoming behavior on his part in deal
ing with some post Office inspectors. We
are not informed what defense this ofncer
may have made to these charges. we are
not therefore III a position to either approve
or disapprove what is here said of his con-
duct On the page following it is stated
that the father of this official. at present
consul at Nuremberg, probably knows as
much about this fraud as any other party.
we think that his connection WITH the
transaction in question needs full expla-
nation, but, as it would seem as II he has
never as yet had an opportunity to make
this explanation and is a man of good repu-
tation, according to our information, we
further think that until the opportunity is
offered him he is fairly entitled to sus-,
pension of judgment"
Mr. Peirce's Report.
The matter was Immediately referred to
Third Ass. stant Secretary PIERCE, who. af-
ter making most exhaustive examination,
submitted the following report to the Presi-
dent.
The Jersey City news., 1903-11-16

what looked like a white wart from the
lions tongue, they are all manufactured
in New York. Over there, half dozen
Italians, or Greeks, form sort Of com
pany, and in one room they work, eat
and sleep. TwoAor three ofSfhem spend
their time in making these figures, all Of
which are copies Of more or less ancient
statuary, an dthe other men in the com
pany' take the finished product out to
sell. Whatever they take is turned over
to the manager, and at times the money
is divided If they each clear $40
month they think they are doing well.
They sell these things for little or moth
ing, and they can afford to, for their
expenses are light because of the way
the ylive, and then again, they make their
plaster go much further than is consistent
with irst-class work.
"That," said the newcomer in the shop,
who had been an interested listener for
some minutes, reminds me of something
in this connection that doesn't seem quite
square. These men with poor goods and
starvation prices are allowed to come
here from out of town and undersell the
artisans who live out here and pay taxes.
l All it costs these out-of-town men is the
price of peddler's license. Have you
ever thought of that?'n
YES said the lion maker, with a
smile, II have thought Of it, but
..But whaty' asked the customer, and
the reporter at the same time
.'But never mind, said the man at the
bench, with another smile, and that SET
tied it.
This lion." he said is being made for
a man in Cinncinnatti Do we send things
that far? Oh, yes--further than that
sometimes. These figures are among the
many things that are made in Newark
and sent. all over the country. Shoes,
hats and other articles that are made in
other cities and towns and sent to those
very places from here, and it is much the
same way with these statuettes and or
namentnal pieces.
''Life-size figures? Yes, they are made
in Newark. Most of them are represent
atives of Biblical characters or religious
personages, bnt some are used for adver-
tising purposes, or to ornament large
hallway or a conservatory. Others are
used in theatrical productions
The Jersey City news., 1903-11-16

SPECIAL MASTERS SALE.
Between Lena Dreher, ct al, complainants,
and Josephine Kane, eg al, defendants.
On b.l for partition and decree FOR sale.
]. Frank Finn .Jr., Solicitor OF Complain
BY virtue Of a decree OF the Court Of Cnali-
cery of New Jersey, made in the above entitled
cause and dated September q, 1903, !, Pierre
f. Cook. one of the Special Masters Of said
Court, shall expose to sale at public vendue
to the highest bidder on
THURSDAY, November L. 1908,
at the hour of two o'clock in the afternoon OF
said day, at the office of j. Frank Finn. Jr..
No.. 10 Exchange place, Jersey City, n. j., all
that tract of land in Jersey City. Hudson
County, New Jersey, beginning at potnt il,
the northerty line Of Wayne street and in the
line OF the westerly face Of the westerly brick wall
of house standing on part of said lot twenty
one (2D and on the whole of lot twenty (2e)
produced southerly, winch Io-at as 49,
hundred and thirty-two Gs2l feet ten ara thrss-
fourths inches westerly from the northwesterly
corner OF Wayne street and Jersey avenue:
thence northerly to, aton- = ss..e.
face of said wall one hundred 600 feet: thence
westerly parallel with Wayne street twenty
two feet one and one-fourth inches (22 feet. ~
inches); thence southerly parallel with Jersey
avenue one hundred 600 feet TO the northe gly
line of Wayne street; thence easterly along the
nortnerly line. OF Wayne street twenty-five feet
one and one-fourth inches (22 feet IL inches1
to the point OF BEGINNING; together with all
and singular the her, itaments and appuften-
ances to said premises belonging or in anywise
apperteinng
Dated October 1s 1908.
PIERRE f. COOK,
Special Master in Chancery of New Jersey,
l Exchange place. Jersey City. N. ].
The Jersey City news., 1903-11-16
NEW PUBLICATIONS.
Two Ever Popular Books.


Two books ever popular with young
readers have been published in new and
attractive editions for the holidays by the
A. Vessels Company.
The "Susy Books have for many
years given delight to thousands of little
children wherever the English language
is spoken.
When first published in 1856 they were
at once recognized as inimitable of their
kind and neither the popular verdict, nor
the opinion of the children as to their
merits has, been changed. Of late librar-
les have felt an increased demand for the
books and the present edition has been
made in answer to the demand for an is
sue in modern typographical dress and
with new illustrations.
Lewis Carrolls Through the looking
glass" has been published in an edition
upifrm with Vessels edition of. "Alice's
Adventures in Wonderland and contains
10 illustrations in color by. Blanche Me-
Manus. When first publ he'd the A ice''
was spoken of as "the'' ehild's book of
the year,
The Jersey City news., 1903-11-16
Nnr1ce or sALE-

TO WHOM IT MAY. CONCERN.-TAKE
notice. that upon and under the authority of
indenture OF mortgage. dated June seeonds
eighteen hundred ana seventy-three, maee oy
the CENTRAL STOOCKYARD AND TRANSIT
COMPANY to WILLIAM J. HOWARD, as
trustee in whose place and stead was guy
appointed in accordance With the REQUIREMENTS
and provisions or tho said mortgage, on the
third day OF April. eighteen hundred ana
riuety-nine upon the written request o. the
holder or holders of more than one-tourth N
amount of the bonds Of the said Central Stoek
Yard and Transit Company, mentioned IN the
said mortgage now outstanding anu unpaid
and the principal sum thereof having re-
NAMED unpaid for period exeeeding thiry
days after the same became due and payable,
and for more than thirty days after demand
made in writing for the payment OF the same
/ snail offer al public sale. to the hgnest ana
best bidder all the estate and property rear
ana PERSONAL and corporate rights and fran-
chises. hereditaments and premises, covered
bv the said mortgage, or agreed or Intended
% to be, including one-half interest n the
cattle boat "Arnenia;'' one-half interest IN the
cattle boat Burlington; one-haf interest N
the cattle boat-"John Stevens" also the cattle
barge Refrigerator" al foot Of sixth street
Jersey City Hudson County, New Jersey, on
the thirtieth day of September. 1908. at ten
o'clock in the forenoon.
Dated August 81 1905. .r,r
IrusteA
c. A. TIssoT.
Auctieneer.
Attorneys Of Trustee,
The Jersey City news., 1903-11-16
70 wILLlAM F. LoueliRAa AND JOSEPH

u.
10 WILLIAM F. LouGHRAN AND JOSEPH
Kramer Harrington
BY virtue OF an order OF the Court of Cham
Gerry OF New Jersey. made on the day of the
date hereof, in a cause wherein Mary A. Geh-
hard is complainant, and syou and others en-,
answer or denur TO the bill OF said complain
ant on or before the Seventeenth day of Sep
ten1bcr next. or the said bill Will be taken as
confessed agatnstayou.
The said bill IS filed to foreclose two certain
Tnortgases On a1,d LANDS q p Jersey Stty n The
the first made by Robert Leonard and Mary
Leonard, his wife. to Clara NJ Kellogg, dated
May 5, 1887 registered in Book 196 of Mort
cages for said County Of Hudson, page 30, and
complainant; the second made by Sarah Ann
Loughran and Mary J. Innet and husband TO
John s. McWilifsfn, Trustee, dated January
II, 1882 recorded in Book Sf4 of Mortgages for
sai2 County Of Hudson. page 495, and by the
Executors OF said John S. Nc William Trustee
tor of Sarah Ann Lougi.ran, deceased. and by
said surviving executor OF Sarah Ann Leugh-
ran, deceased assigned to YOU, the said VIII
liam F. Loughrnn. and by the said William
now Annie L. percy), and BY said Annie l.
Percy assigned to the complainant.
You. William T. I.ouehran. are rrafe n ..e-
fsndant because you own some interest IN the
lands covered by said mortgage
And YOU. Joseph Kramer Harrington. are
said William F. Loughran is dead, and that
YOU are the devisee and iegatee under an un !.
probated will of said William q. Lough ran
and therefore have some interest in the Ian nis
covered By said IrotsaSes
Dated July 18th, 1905
BRrNKERHOFF & FIELDER
Solicitors or the Complainant
Is Exchange place. Jersey City. " r.
The Jersey City news., 1903-11-16

To DJL CALI ,aael-s-a4-45, .4A->l ---4--4---.e
zie, Peter Mackenzie, her husband, Mary
EdNsrd p. Macdonald, Mary Ann MacDon-
aid, his wife; Archibald Macdonald, Eliza
beth Maeponala, Donald 4, Macponald, nsr
infant; Alexander sheldon, infant.
You are hereby notified that az public sac
s % 1y s sa ey 81 ss e. s
Aldermen Of Jersey City purchased for the sum
of eight dollars and thirty-fve cents all the
land and real estate situate in Jersey City, in
the County Of Hudson and State Of New Jer-
sey, fronting On john street, whicnt is laid
aown s,,s and designated as ot Ss n block number
of Adjustment appointed in and for said City
certified copy Of which report ana map was
fled in the office of the City Collector Of Jer
sey City on the 18th day Of July, 1891. saiu
ID 90 I Sna al~4 and sal1 * ucIiig made pur
suant to the provisions of an act OF the Legis-
.lature of New Jersey passed March S0th. 1885.
ian Act concerning the settlement and collec-
ton Of arrearages Of unpaid taxes. asses
ments and wafer rates or water rents Ia
cities of this State and imposing and levy
ing Ex. assessment and lieh in lieu ana
instead of such arrearages, and to enforce
the payment thereof. and to provide for the
sale Of lands subjected to future taxation
ana assessment"
And the several supplements thereto.
And you are furtner notified thar you appear
to have an estate or interest in said land and
real estate, and unless the said land and real
he e x 3 s
and after the service hereof, deed for the
same win be given conveying to the Mayor
Of said land and real estate according. TO the
provisions Of the said act
rn Rasa a2fo sssfy aN 6 b sas g 81 lsGi ghRsrr
N. NJ rAeAN
Attest:- N, .. oDosyNELI.
~ City Clerk.
The Jersey City news., 1903-11-16
Andrew H. Green.

The worst features Of the horrible
murder of Andrew L. Green, is the effect
II has in letting loose the moral earrion
crows, who feast on the mess of vague
scandal to which the tragedy gives rise
1t is quite safe to say that the worst of
the stories told are vile concoctions--the
evil which the small always like to think
of the great. If there was weakness
in the mans life, it should be as much
or more-a matter to be covered with
the charity of silence now that he is dead
than if he were alive.
If the man had a weakness-and, of
course, we do not mean to include the
incredible lies of the malicious-if, we
say, he was victim to one of the ordi-
nary frailties of human nature, it shows
that man may be great, useful, in all
large senses of the word good, in spite
Of flaws in his personal life. Mr. Green
would not be an isolated instance. Amer
ican history affords us many one from
Benjamin Franklin down.