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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-27
REFERRED TO COUNSEL.
Location of Side Lines Of Mt. Pleasant
Lot In Controversy.

Lot In Controversy.
H. B. LOCKER, the district surveyor, mas
requested the District Commissioners to ASK
the corporation counsel for an opinion as
to the propriety of the action OF his once
in locating the side lines Of sublot IN
original lot 26 of 8. P. Browns SUBDIVISION
of Mount Pleasant. This original lot e1-
tended through from Howard avenue 10
Sheridan avenue. The original map nleo
with the subdivision papers gives the as
lance between the two avenues as 1SO rect
Actual measurements show, however. that
at the western end the distance Is but Iio
feet, and at the 18th street end but 1fo 1eet'
showing that Howard and Sheridan ave-
nues diverge materially.
The original lot has been recently sub
divided into two tiers of lots, one tier
fronting ON Sheridan avenue and the other
tier fronting Howard avenue. The deeos
issued to these lots fix the depth OF the
Howard avenue fronts at 30 feet ana the
Sheridan avenue fronts at IS 1eet. maAns
ITS feet as the distance between streets.
The surveyor was recently called upon 10
fix the lines of q lot near the 14th street
end Of the square, and he found there the
distance between the streets was out 70
feet.
IT have issued survey certificate In this
case" he says, Showing pegs placed at
the rear corners of the lot, but with
note TO the erect tQat THESE pe6Sp dilAOUSiA
at the recorded distance of ~ feet back
from the 'front.' must not be regarded as
fixing the southern line of the lot, but as
being one foot south therefrom, the erect
of this being of course to give only ~ feer
to the owner of lot 1885, the difference be-
tween the record and actual measurement
at this point being about two feet from
street to street, and the intention Of the
office being to take similar action In the
case Of a demand for a survey OF the w.
foot lot fronting on the other street.
1.-The question I wish passed upon by the
corporation counsel Is whether, in the alb
sence of specific legislation covering the
proportioning of differences between re-
corded and measured distances through q
block from front to rear of the lots In
yolved, this office Is justified by the prin-
ciples Of common law in doing so. 1t
seems impossible at this time to consider
any change in the position of either street,
and the subdivision seems to have been
made in accordance with the consistent
practice Of the Office, if not actual record;
but 1t is obvious that the two tiers of sub
lots cannot both be located between the
two streets without an overlap of two
feet.
II think that the law directing the sur
veyor to proportion differences found be-
tween the recorded and measured fronts Of
blocks carries with it logically the necessity
that side lines of lots should be treated &C.
cordingly. The records of this subdivision
are in many instances very defective"
The Commissioners have approved the
recommendation that the papers be referred
to the corporation counsel
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-27

tutions to disfranchise as many Afro-Amer-
leans as possible and leave every Cauca-
sian in full possession OF the suffrage. the
effect has been that not only has the AFRO.
American been disfranchised, but also tnat
q very large number of Caucasians VINO
previous to the adoption of these constitu,
lions participated in elections have ceased
to register and vote.
1--WE contend for our constitutional rights
on the ground that the right of suffrage has
been conferred upon its citizens by the FED
eral government.
: 1--WE heartily commend the Afro-Ameri-
cans Of Virginia, Alabama, Louisiana ano
other states who are seeking redress
through the courts Of the land, and we
pledge them our moral and financial sup
mort
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-27
Convicted of Theft.

Mamie Harris, colored, formerly employed
as a domestic at the residence Of Mabel
Helm, rs H street northwest, was convicted
in the Police Court this morning of the
theft of pocket book containing four gold
rings and $1.30 in money from her en-
ployer. Judge Kimball directed that she be
deprived of her liberty for one month I'M
less she pays a tax of $40, which he levied
Precinct Detective O'Dea, who arrested the
woman, recovered the property.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-27
The Winter Season In Florida.

II was sitting under the shade Of the
palm trees Of Florida few days ago."
said Peter J. Gardiner of Rochester at the
Willard. land / find 1t mighty uncomfort-
able here In Washington with snow on the
ground, despite the fact that I am accus-
toned to cold weather at home.
The winter resort hotels In Florida are
doing an excellent business, although the
season was late In opening up on account
Of mild weather that we have had most OF
the winter. In St Aagustine, which has q
summer population of about 1900, there Is
row q population OF over 10000"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-27
Charge Of Embezzlement.

George T. Murray. colored. formerly en-
ployed as a messenger by George T. Keen.
the tailor Of BIO r street northwest, was
held under $500 BOND in the Police Court
today to await action by the grand jury on
charge OF embezzlement. It is alleged
that he was sent out recently to deliver q
skirt and failed to do SO,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-27
Battlefield Plants.

A curions industry has just been begun
by Covent Garden seedsman-that Of pro-
vtding relatives Of soldiers who fell in South
Africa with seeds OF Towering plants from
the battlefelds where the men met their
death. Among the memorial plants that he
hopes to have here presently are the aloe
and the mimosa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-27
GOOD ROAD BUILDING
A Subject Engaging Public
Attention.
MR.. BROWNLOW'S BILL
THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE
MOVEMENT INAUaURATED.
It's Provisions as to Assistance Of the
National Government Through
the Director Of the Bureau.

There is no questioning the fact that
the subject Of road building Is engaging
the attention of the people of the United
States to a greater extent than ever before
In the history Of the country said Mr.. j.
B. Killebrew. mot only is the subject dis
cussed In every county, township and civil
district, but the legislatures of the several
states are beginning to listen to the coming
storm Of public applause or public tndigna-
ton by devising methods to improve the
roads. But by far the most important, be-
cause the most comprehensive, movement
inaugurated Is that Of the bill presented
to Congress by Representative w. P.
Brownlow Of Tennessee. In dts scope this
bill provides for national aid in road I'M
provement to every political division or sub
division Of the country. Section II OF the
bill provides that one-half OF the expense
of the construction shall be paid by the
treasurer Of the United States upon the
requisition of the director of said bureau
out of any specific appropriations made to
carry out the provisions Of this act. and
one-half of the expense thereof shall be
thereof making application for the coop
Grafton provided for: Provided, that moth
ing herein shall be construed to prevent
the state or political subdivision thereof
from distributing the said half so that the
state may pay portion, the county por-
ton and the owners Of the land abutting
upon said road another portion: And pro-
vided further, that no money be advanced
by the United States in payment of it's por-
ton Of the cost Of construction as provided
for, except as the work of actual construc-
ton progresses, and in no case shall the
payment or payments made thus prior to
the completion of the work be in excess Of
80 per cent of the value of the work per-
formed. but In all cases 20 per cent must
be held until the completion Of the work
according to the plans and specifications
and to the satisfaction Of the director OF
said bureau
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-27

Mr.. Babcock at District Building.
Chairman Babcock Of the House District
committee, called at the District building
this morning and talked with the Connis-
sioners on various matters of District legis-
lation now pending In Congress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-27
PIMPlY
FACES 8

biackheads. large pores. ugly. blotchy skin and
al disorders affecting the skin and complexion are
permanently and safely cleared and cured only
with my scientific, systematic and thorough treat
ments-the -esults OF thirty years practical ex-
perience No charge for consultation. and the
strictest privacy assured Call or write PERSONAL
~ TO JOHN II: WOODBURY. ID. l.. Shaw & Berry
building. COZ 1lth St. cor. r. Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-27
Appeal to the Country.

The address to the country is signed by
Alexander Walters. chairman of the execu-
tive committee: Cyrus Field Adams, secre-
tary. and William \. Pledger, acting pres
ident Of the council and is. In part, as fol-
lows:
1T is evident to the thoughtful among us
that We are passing through one Of the
most critical periods of our existence in
this country Questions that Immediately
concern the liberty and well-being Of one
eighth OF the population of the United
States. and scarcely to less degree the whole
population of the country. are pressing for
treatment as never before. A systematic
effort has been inaugurated on the part of
the south which has for its object the with
drawal of the franchise from the Afro
Americans of that section and their reduc-
ton to position of absolute subserviency
in all the relations OF lise 1t has been
openly declared by some of the most prorni-
rent leaders of the south that 1t was the
intention of the trainers of the new consti-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-01-27

"Stock-taking" time has arrived at
the BON MARCHE, and the quick
clearance of the fall and winter stock
will be our one aim during the next
few days. Marvellous reductions
have been made throughout the
store, and rare bargains await you in
every department.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-12-21
Estate of Mar Cha A Skinner
of Barton.

STATE OF VERMONT, DISTRICT OF or
- LEANS, IS. In Probate Court held at
Ne sport, in said District, on the 18th day of
ecember, A. D., 1903
I'll. P. Cook, administrator de bonis non,
with the will annexed. of the estate
of Ma cha A. Skinner, late Of Barton,
in said District, deceased, presents his
administration account for examination and
allowance, and makes application for a de-
cree of distribution and partition of the es-
tate of said deceased.
Whereupon it is ordered by said Court
that said account and said application
be referred to session the eof, to be
held at F. w. Baldwin's Office in said
Barton, on the sth day of January,
A. D. 1904. at O'Clock in the forenoon for
hearing and decision thereon: And it is
further ordered, that notice hereof be
given % all persons interested, by
publication of the same three weeks success
sively in the Orleans County Monitor, news
paper published at said Barton, previous to
said time appointed for hearing, that they
may appear at said time and place, and show
cause, if any they may have, why said &C.
count should not be allowed. and such decree
made. By the Court-Attest.
Sill F. e. ALFRED, Judge.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-12-21
Sa, urday. Jan 9, 1904.

at ZOO D. m. This block was bui IL wears
ago or the best material and me st thorough
workma' ship, finished from basement 10
roof and is in excellent condition. The
plumbing extencs throughout the buiIdiny
with Faucets In each tenement and water
closet Oh each foo. The first floor a d hase-
ment -re wired lighted with electricity
This fall a new No. 2I Kelsey furnace wa in
s s!aus q at an expense of over SEQ. Six f,mi-
lies occupy the second and taiId f,o.s "a
tenants. Beede Cowles hold a lease of the
II 81 MOOR and aoout one-half of baseme Ut at
sn annual rental of $500. said lease expiring
In Februa-y y, 1906. and the property Will be
sold subject to this tease. This block is situ-
ated on one OF the nest business Ice atoms in
the thriving village of Barton Landing Vt
SALE POSITIVE to close estate.
Terms cash, or i purchaser wishes, 5000 of
purchase money can remain on mort
gage for term of years at per cent Interest.
Intending purchasers are invited to call
and look over the property before the day of
sale.
7. D. R. COLLINS, Admir-.
NJ. M. Tap1in, Auctioneer. 81
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-12-21
Trust Estate of E. L. Chandler
of Barton.

STATE OF VERMONT, ORLEANS DISTRICT
in said District, on the nth day of Dec ember,
A. D., 1913.
E. F. Duttou, Trustee of the trust estate of
l. Chandi~r, late of Barton, in said Dis
trict, deceased, presents his trustee account
for examination and allowance. Whereupon
1t is ordered by said Court, that said ac; unit
be referred to a session thereof, to be hello at
the Probate office in said New port, on the
9th day Of jan, A. ID. 1914, at nine O'Clock in
the forenoon for hearing and decision there .
on. And it is further ordered that notice
hereof be given to all persons interested, by
publication of the same three weeks success
slvely in the Orleans County Monitor news
paper published at said Barton previous to
said time appointed for hearing, thst they
may appear at said time and place, and show
cause, If any they may have why said account
should not be allowed and such decree made.
By the Court. Attest
TIL F. E ALFRED, Judge.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-12-21
Administrators Sale at Auction

TIE three story block with the lot on
which stands, belonging to thu estate ~
the late E. E. Stafford, will be sold at auc ion
to the highest bidder, on
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-12-21
NOTICE.

The Annual Meeting of the Orleans
County Fair Association will be held at
Hotel Barton, Barton, VT, on Tuesday,
Jan 9th, 1904, at l O'Clock %. N.
OIL ID. ID. BEAN, Secretary.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-12-21
NOTICE..

The Selectmen of the Town of Barton
Will meet at the Office of w. NJ Wright 10
saio Barton on Wednesday the Both day of
december, at 10 O'Clock a. M, TO settle all
claims OF damage done by dogs to domest
animals.
81 81 .. q. MOS SMAN, Chairman.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-12-21
WESTFIELD.


WESTFIELD.
F. d. Harding goes to Craftsbury soon to
measure logs.
Miss Jessie p. Wood worth is home from
Grand Isle for the holidays.
Ed. Gotta is living on E. j. Courser's farm
in the south part OF the town.
Miss Margery PEBBLES is home from the
Newport school for the holidays.
Miss Ada Brown has purchased new
Merrill piano of Moulton of West Derby.
There will be Christmas tree in the Nj j..
E. church on Christmas Eve with appro-
pirate exercises.
Charles Rogers of Troy and Miss Bess g
Kendall OF Newport were married by Rev.
A. B. PEBBLES at at the Cong'l parsonage on
Wednesday, Dec. 10th.
Miss Maud Miller goes this week to
Boston and vicinity to visit relatives and
friends. Grant Miller will accompany her
as far as his home In Lowell, Mass.
Hon. L. j. BoyntoD, a native of this
town, has been elected mayor of Everett,
Mass. Though Mr.. Boynton has been a
lifelong democrat, and though Everett is a
republican city, yet Mr.. Boynton's popu-
larity was such that he was elected on q
citizens ticket.
Your correspondent was astonished to
read in the last MONITOR that Rev. James
Ramsge OF North Troy preached in the
CoDgI church here the preceding Sunday
in exchange with Rev. o. E. Newton. II
is true that having as we supposed the pro.
phetic vision, we stated that Rev. James
Ramage preached in exchange with Rev
A. B. PEBBLES, but even our vision did mo-
include Mr.. Newton who is a Methods
minister in Grand Isle county. The wore
of prophecy was not fulfilled even in part
for the inclement weather caused a post
ponement of the contemplated exchange
The reporter sometimes finds it Difficult
to always hit the mark in recording Sun
day events for Monday newspaper wher
he is obliged to write up the news the pre-.
ceeding Friday.
CONTINUED ON EIGHTH PAGE.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-12-21

Mrs. c. e. Smith entertained her father
and sister from sutton, P. Q, last week.
Mrs. Albert HartwellI, who has been
having a severe attack of lumbsgo, is
better.
Mr. and Mrs. Guy Cook of Chateaugsy,
N. Y. are visiting Mrs.Cook's father, d. C..
Albee.
An addition 100 feet in length by "a feet
in width and two stories high is being
built on the Blair & DeLarm mill.
Mrs. Bernice Chandler has returned from
the Royal Victoria hospital, MontresI,
greatly benefited by b er three weeks stey,
Mrs. j. s. Young wrote recently from
Southern Pines, n. C., that it was showing
and blowing and they were going furti er
south in search of warm weather.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-12-21
SLIPPERS SLIPPERS

Kid or Felt Shoes, High
Buckle Arctics or CATERS.
Stamped Goods, Tray
and Table Cloths, Doilies,
Napkins, Table Spreads, Tow
els, Bed Spreads and Aprons.
Umbrellas, Grips, Bags, Boston
Bags, Wrist Bags, Hand Bags,
Suit Cases, Purse Hair Orna-
ments.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-12-21
MORGAN CENTER.

John Grove has the Bell telephone at his
residence.
Miss Myrtle Blake has gone to Manches-
ter, y. II.
A daughter was born to Mr.. and Mrs
Henry Parker Dec. 18th and died Dec. 18th.
Mrs. A. +. Ewens visited her daughters
at Island Pond last week.
The MONITOR agent will visit this town
the week commencing Dec. IS. See him
and arrange for your club papers.
NEWPORT.
b +. Moore was in Boston last week on
business.
Charles Bailey was in New York a week
ego on customs business.
Christmas exercises Will be held at the
Cong'l church Friday evening.
Alice Smith is the new clerk in Root &
Sons store during the holidays.
L. K. spaulding has he foundation for
his new pulp mill we'll under way.
r. &. Camp is experimenting the cree
tion Of Blair & DeLarm's new mill at
Troy.
Henry s. Root wss absent from his place
Of business few days last week by reason
of illness.
Joel Hib bard OF Manchester Conn, was
home last week TO visit his mother, Mrs. {.
J. Hibbard.
Charlie Nelson is clerking for Avery dur
Ing mis- special closing out sale in the
MemphremRgog House block.
Mr.. Harry Clark Of Somerville has ar
rived 10 srend the holidays with Mrs.
Clark at Der parents Mr.. and Ms. c. II.
Green.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1903-12-21

On account Of the storm Of last wednes-
day the annual meeting OF John II. Wood
ard W. x. G. was postponed until next
Wednesday, Dec sd. Remember 1t is cleo
tion Of officers. Let us have full attend
apcp
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1903-12-10

self i'll enough to go to bed, but 81. -
from being able to do her work witty.
the greatest exhaustion. This i :
common sight, and is almost always d" y
pelvic catarrh.
It is worse LAan foolish for "a -.
women to suffer year after year will = ~
ease that can be permanently cured.
Peruna cures catarrh permanent,,
cures old chrome cases as well AZ . IN
attack, the only difference being in II
length Of time that it should be taxi, n
effect a cure.
If you do not derive prompt and ss;d..
tory results from the use of PeruYa' M
at orce to DR.. Hartman, giving a iuJ st.s.
ment of your case and he will Be- n;e,,Ir
give yoa his valuable advice gratis,
Address DR., Hartman, President Il r.
T1ertman Sa-itarium. Columns. Ohis.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1903-12-10
GRATEFUL, HAPPY WOMEN
Pe-ru-na "a, r,
Recovery After Year., ,'s
Suffering.
Mise Mur;a1 A-:A

Miss Muriel Armitase a. y
Ave-, Detroit, Mich, Distr;c,0 nreeassa
Of the Royal Templars Of T.orsaaas
IN a recent letter, says: npetss
81 think that q WOMB.
shrinks from making her tro, nassaA
&c, but restored health has 'aOes NJ
much to me that l feel for Meant
other suffering women it Il m me ale /
tell what Peruna has done ior my duty
IT suffered tor FIVE years W..
Irregularities, which brouah," : utais
and made me a physical wres 10 AYYssei
doctors from the different sch.s ~!
medicine, but without anv saoea
change IN my condition. In p prsespteA
called on an old nnrse, vao os9ii
me to try Peruna, and promia he'd saSsll
suits if / would persist and 4ss eesdH
lar y. ! thought this was ne sss Y NJ
could do, ar procured a hottIa esk
as soon as I began taking i ta,, ~
affecting me differently from A'. . y
| had used before, and so / Ken. .ly'aaa
ing it. | kept this up for sr GA ~.
and steadily gained strength and % sMaSS
and when I had used 6fteeno ' S. aSik
considered myself entirely erra J0";s
a grateful, haDny woman tordavs L.
Mut.el Afmitage. ~
Peruna cures caterrh of the n..
gans with the same surety a. i.'s =
catarrh of the head. Peruns se1s
come renowned as a positive ." "s :
female ailments, simply because Y: g
ments r mostly due to eatar,h "e 4
tarrn IS the cause of the trouh'. = =
r'-a c"res the catarrh. The svm,..0 =
disappear. ~p
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1903-12-10
New IF the Day.

Tourists have in a decade converted
Switzerland from one of the poorest to
ore of the richest countries, the
money per capita being larger than
that in the United States. Perhaps
$50, 200, 900 is received each summer
by a population OF less than 1000, 900.
The percentage is divided as follows:
Germans, SO per cent: Swiss 20 per
cent; English II per cent; Ffench, II
per cent; Americans. s per cent. and
q small number of Belgians, Dutch,
Russians, Italians and Austrians.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1903-12-10
Odds and Ends.

The Countess Of Darnley is one of
the few Australian peeresses. She met
her husband under most romantic ci--
cumstances. The Hon. Ivo Bligh, as he
then was, took a cricket team to Aus
tralia in 1882, and when PLAYING a
match in the Melbourne Club groundS
cut his hand. The attendant borrowed
q ladyns handkerchief to bind it up,
and Mr.. Bligh insisted upon thanking
this lady for her kindness. She il the
present Countess Of Darnloy.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1903-12-10

limbs were badly wn,lon-n no aeaA@..
tod me it would finally turn to Brlght's
disease. I was laid up at n time for
three weeks. l had not taken Doals
kidney Pills more than three days
when the distressing aching across my
back disappeared, and ] was soon ell
tirely cured"
For sale by all dealers. Price 80
con+s Ecc+o~ ~@'--~~ 20 RrffalO. Y. Y.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1903-12-10
Weakness is Pelvic
Catarrh
A'wavs Half Sick Are The Women
Who Have Pelvic Cat, rfh.

Catarrh, of any organ, if allowed to pro-
.xress, viii affect the whole body. Catarrh
without nervousness is very rare, but per
vic catarrh and nervousness go hand IN
hand.
What is so distressing q sight as a poor,
the many almost unbearab.e symptoms Of
,eIvic cafarrha She dos -ot consider her
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1903-12-10
MKoeDing StiuM

Many a man whose life has had in IL a
good deal of trouble and opposition would
nave saved much if he had learned in his
childhood the lesson of keeping still" II
the hard word hurts it will not make It
easier to make an angry reply. If you do
not answer at all, it stops right there: il
knows what the result may be. Patience
sometimes serves a man better than cour.
age. You will find again and again that
the wav to keep out of troub..s Is to keen
still.-The Christian,
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1903-12-10

m:co County.
says: Il SAT
fered with sid
neg complaint
ore.ghryears.
1t came OH NE
gradually. |
felt tired and
weak, Il s
short of brea III
and was tr1u-
bled W b
bloating after
eating. and MY