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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27
"a Weak
Stomach


Indigestion is often caused by over
eating. An eminent authority says
the excessive use of alcohol. Eat all
the good food you want but don'tover-
load the stomach. A weak stomach
may refuse to digest what you eat.
Then you need q good digestant like
Kodol, which digests your food with.
out the stOmach's aid. This rest and
the wholesome tonics Kodol contains
soon restore health. Dieting unneces-
sary. Kodol quickly relieves the feel
ing Of fitness and bloating from
which some people suffer after meals.
Absolutely cures Indigestion.
Kodo1 Natures Tonic.
Prepared only BYE. G. DEWIrr& 90, Chicago
rheel bcttlecontains2M t imesthe60c. size-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27
New Building Material.

Uralite is a composition of which as
bestus is the chief ingredient. 1t is
also a nonconductor of heat and is OH
that account particularly serviceable
in cold storage warehouses, breweries
and other buildings where it is desira-
BILE to check radiation. With the adj
dition of a little paint 1t can be made
absolutely waterproof. Finally it is
not acted upon by the chemicals in or
binary smoke or factory fumes, such
as destroy galvanized iron.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27
WANTED.

Wanted-Young lady or gentleman OF
good address for special work. Salary
l07 East Church street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27
COY RESIDENCE.
Neat Little Dwelling For a Mario,

Neat Little Dwelling For n Narrow
Lot Costing Only 1880.
copyright, 1903. by Dennis & Gastmeyer,
architects, ESQ Broadway, New York;
The plans and design here shown
will convey to the reader an idea OF
what can be done for the modest sum
Of $500.
There is a cellar under the entire
house, with brick walls, a cemented
floor, coal bins and a gas tight modern
hot air heater connected with every
room.
The frame of the building is Of hem
lock lumber. The walls are covered
with yellow pine sheathing boards,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27
IHlI,'1g![Il,,IH|'||I|H
ill., =-k

VNONX ELEV 011ONs
two ply building paper and novelty
siding boards on the sides and rear and
beveled siding on the front.
The piazza columns and newell posts
are Of turned yellow pine finished nat
ural. The cornice, rail and ornamental
work on the exterior is Of white pine
lumber holdings, as shown. The win
dows are fitted with pine blinds with
rolling Stats and hung with wrought
iron angle hinges and spring back
hooks.
The main roof is timed. The ex-
terror is painted with two coats of lead
and oil paints, the body light gray, the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27
Round Trip Rates to West AND North
MAST

The Union Pacific has extended ter
r,tory to which round-trip, home-seek-
ers' excursion tickets VIII be sold as
follows:
From Missouri river terminals
To many points in Kansas, Nebraska
and Colorado;
To many points in Oregon and Wash
irgton.
One fare, plus 50. for the round trip.
Tickets on sale April z and 81, May
IL and 10, and June 2 and 16, 1908.
For full information call on or adj
dress j.. w. Turtle, T. F. A., 401 Walnut
street, Des Moines, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27
viavi, the way to health; 109 Mort
Fourth street
Take a Trim

over the Nickel Plate road and be con-
WINGED Of its superior train service
Solid thru daily express trains be-
tween Chicago. FIT. Wayne Findlay.
Fostoria, Erie, Buffalo. New York City
and Boston. American Club Meals,
ranging in price from 30 cents to 81,
served in Nickel Plate dining cars; also
service a la carte! Rates always the
lowest. No excess fare charged on any
train On the Nickel Plate road. Chi
cago depot: Harrison street n Fifth
avenue. City ticket offices Ill Adams
street, and Auditorium Annex. John Y.
Callahan, general agent, 113 Adams
street, room 29s, Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27
California and South Via Wabash

California and South Via Wabash
Every Wednesday the Wabash runs
a thru tourist car to California. First
class Pullman every Cay, with only one
change.
To Florida via Wabash in forty-eight
hours.
To Mobile and New Orleans in thlr-
ty-six hours.
To Hot Springs. Ark. in twenty-fo ur
hours.
II passengers have to change at all on
the Wabash, remember 1t is always In
union stations.
Cheap winter tourist tickets on sale
to nearly all points.
Call on or write S. W. Flint, p. 4 Z.
a. Des Moines. love-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27
Half Rates to New Orleans.

Via the Northwestern line. Excursion
tickets will be sold at one fare for the
round trip, May /, 2. 8 and A, limited
for return by special extension until
Nav 80, Inclusive, on account of annual
meeting of American Medical Associa-
ton. Apply to agents Chicago & North
western Railway.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27
a Man.

NJ. NJ. Austin, OF Winchester. Ind.
knew wat to do in the hour Of need.
His wife had such an unusual case OF
stomach and liver trouble, physicians
could not help her. He thought Of and
tried Dr. Kings New Life Pills and
she got relief at once and was finally
cured. Only rs cents at George p. Pow
er's orug store.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27
A Hewitt story.

The late Abram S. Hewitt had a
very nimble wit and dearly loved a joke.
reports the New York Times. He was
once a guest at a dinner which included
the late Recorder Smyth and Senator
Evarts. The recorder was poking fun
at the senator, and adjusting his eye
glasses, read from a newspaper clipping
what purported to be a sentence from
a recent speech made by the senator.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27

Special Rates to California and Arizona
Via the Chicago Great Western rail-
way. Tickets on sale daily from Feb.
IL to April 80. Available in tourist
sleeping cars. For further information
apply to j. A. Ellis, ticket agent, Mar.
shalltown, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27
Very Low Bates

To points in Montana, Idaho. Washing
ton, Oregon. British Columbia, Utah
and Colorado, in effect daily from Feb.
lis to April 80, via the Chicago Great
Western railway. For full particulars
apply to j. A. Ellis, ticket agent, Mar
shalltown, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27
coIonist Excursions to the West.

The Iowa Central railway is selling
special one-way colonist excursion
tickets, al extremely low rates, and will
continue the same daily to and includ-
ing June Is, 1903. Points in Califor-
MIA, Washington, Oregon. Montana,
IDAHO, Arizona, etc, ara included in
these excursions. See local agents or
address the undersigned for detailed In
formation as to rates. thru tourist cars,
etc. A. B. Cults. G. F. l. T. A.. Minne-
analis. MINI.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27

FIRST FLOOR PLAN.
trimmings terra Gotta. the sash light
brown and the blinds green. The
shingles are stained a light brown. the
piazza and main roof, chimney and the
cellar walls a bright red.
The floors are of yellow pine. The
interior walls are all plastered. The
boards and joints are filed up even
with plaster and lime putty, and the
entire house is papered with such pa
per as may be desired by the owner.
The trim and interior woodwork are
of whitewood, finished with n coat
Of water stained oak on the first floor
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27
SURVEYING FOR TILE DRAINING
Homestead


Tile draining under any circumstan-
ces is expensive and it is an easy mat
ter to sink the price of an ordinary
farm in draining it. 1t is certainly
natural and it is indeed commenda-
BILE that the owner shall endeavor to
cut down the expense of draining to the
greatest possible extent. Many times
however, most woeful waste, is prac-
ticed when the utmost efforts are being
made to economic. Ordinarily farm
ers endeavor to avoid the expense of
surveying by laying out the drain
themselves, this often lone by the use
of the o~ld-fashioned spirit level. When
there is considerable fall this old-
fashioned method may be used with
|impunity, but ordinarily where the
drains are most necessary 1T Is not ac-
curate enough. Where there are only
two or three inches of fall to the hun
dred feet. it will always pay to secur
the services of an experienced sur
veyor. Where many drains are to be
put down the cost will only amount
to a fraction of a cent per rod, and this
outlay may make make a difference be-
tween success and failure In the work.
ing of the drains. There are to be found
men in every community men who who
take thing contracts, who are experts
in the use of the level, but on the other
hand there are those who are not to be
entrusted with this important task, not
because of any dishonesty on their part
but rather because of the Inability to
lay out drains accurately. In nan
places cheap levels are employed and,
coupled with this, a little carelessness,
may render a whole system of drains
practically worthless.
Where the fall is as low as one inch
or thereabout per hundred feet, there
is only one system by which thing can
be done accurately, and that is by stalk
ing out the drain every fifty feet and
surveying with a reliable level, after
wards computing the depth at each
stake. When n has gone to this ex-
pense 1t will always pay to erect cross
pieces at each stake before digging,
which a line should be drawn, and
from which accurate measurements
may be taken to the tile. If this line
is six feet from the tile, at any given
point, it should be this same distance
'thruout the entire length of the drain.
There are those who erect cross pieces
and yet make NO use whatever of the
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27

For salsHRacket stock and shoes
and store building. Invoice $4,000:
building $500. A money maker. For
cash only. Address p, care 7. r.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27

For sals-On easy terms. new and
second hand billiard and pool tables.
bowling alleys. cigar store and bank
fixtures at the Iowa branch Of the
Brunswick-B Bake Collender Co. Ad.
dress T. d. McEiroy, state agent. Mar.
ehalltown. Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27
Buying a Bull.
Farmers Review1

u . INSNicNJ
Who needs a dairy bull? / would an
swer by saying. any man who intends
to make dairying the chief aim Of his
live stock farming, needs a pure bped
dairy bull, say Charles l.. Hill. What
breed" o ask; / would answer, just
the breed you take a fancy to, for with
this n you will have the best success.
because you will give it the best care.
The bull the dairyman will need, will
probably not be the one hat the pure
bred breeder will need. for the latter,
besides quality, is seeking for good
looks and many fancy points. The es-
sential point will be the same however.
In his search for a bull by correspon-
dence. the dairyman must rely largely
upon pedigree. I'M the reliability of the
breeder he deals with. If possible, I
would go and see the dam Of the bull
l was to use in my herd. "How good a
COW shall she be-" I would say that
with the improved methods of care,
given by the breeders of today, to their
herds. no bull should be given a place in
a dairyinan's herd, whose dam will not
make at least 400 pounds of butter in
q year. or it's equivalent, S43 pounds
of fat. The greater her record, the
more valuable her son, othe. things be-
;ncs or,,o1
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27

For sale-Household goods cheap
at Mark Woods. 400 West Nevada
street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27

For saie-A fine. well equipped car
riage factory and stock. To be sold in
part or In bulk for cash. Stock will
Invoice 100000. List OF stock. mach-
merry, and buildings viii be furnished
on application. The undersigned will
receive bids in writing until DOR on
the 3Oth day of April, 1903. Merritt
Greene, Trustee in Bankruptcy OF
Rhoades-C armean Buggy Co., Mar
shalltown, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27

Wanted-Girl for cleaning for kitch-
en work, also for dining room. The
Pilgrim Hotel.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27

Wanted-First class carriage painter
steady job. write or wire the osBrlen
Wagon Works, Shenandoah, Iowa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27

Wanted-Girl for general housework.
Call at 407 North First street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27

Wanted-A girl in family of three.
No washing. Good wages. South
Third v Call evenings between Z and
9.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27
FOR SALE.

For saie-The household goods of the
late ]. S. E%nsminger. Will De sold at
his residence, No. 206 East Webster St,
on Thursday, April 80.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27

Wanted-Good girl for general house
work. Big wages for right party. 4os
East Linn street.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27
RAILWAY TIME TABLES

IOWA CENTRAL RAILWAY.
Time liable at M~arshalltown. efectIvs Feb.
Is, 1903.
GOING NORTH
Arrive Depars
s.bS a m......N No. j. st. Paul Mall ....g.30a N
1888 a m...No: 5, st. Paul Express. l2.5 a m
Atop M. No. Mason City Mai go p N
mo. II, Local Freight. q. As . N
ECO m....No. II, Way Freight.
GOING SOUTH
t.s6p m No. 2. st. Louis & Kansas.
-... 80. City Mail ..e,1s p N
2.55 m....No. 6, Peoria EXPRESS. aO0a m
s.45a m....No 4. Peoria MALI. els N
lib pm....No. AZ. Local Freight.
...No,4a Local Freight. $50 am
Nos, I, 2, S and . daily. ALI other tratns
daily except Sunday.
Story City Branch.
FROM STORY CITY.
ASS 2. m........No. 26. Mail.
ii 800 q. M. No. "a, Stock Express. -.
l:A5p, m.......No Z. IS. Mixed.......
TO STORY CITY.
No. 81. Mail.........1 l:l0a. N
mo. IS, WAY Freight ...6:2 m
........No. 81 ..6:10p. m.
All trains on Story City Branch daily ex-
cent Sunday. A. B. QUITS.
J. N. WTTEMORE, g. P.& 7. A.
Traffic Mana9 er Minneapolis
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27

For sals-A two seated trap and har-
ness, as good al new. Address p, r
Times-Republican.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27

For Sale-Iowa. Missouri and Min
nesota farms. Many choice city lots IN
Sunnyside and Delno Park. on Main
Church and Boone streets. Also houses
on terms to suit all. To exchange city
property for lands. Fire insurance,
money loaned. Delano I. Smith. Court
House.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27

and agents for manufacturing house;
local territory: salary 1870 paid week.
~ and expense money pre-
vious experience unnecessary; business
successful, Inclose self-addressed n
velope. Standard House, Chicago.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27

For Sale-Creamery. A bargain for
the right person. Write to NJ. Bird,
Secretary. Sheffield. lows, for particu-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27

$e.O5 Pickering to st. Paul and Back.
Above low rate, April 81 and IS, to
ST. Paul or Minneapolis, and return via
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul railway.
Return limit, twenty-one days. E.. NJ.
Stablein, agent.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27

Wanted-Competent man to travel
for large wholesale house. Position
permanent. $500 per month and ex-
penses. References required. State
age and experience. Address Manager,
Dept. HIS, Box S24, Philadelphia. Pa.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27

For saie-s2oo phaeton. $50. Newly
painted and in good order. w. G. os-
man.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27

Wanted-Dining room girl and
chambermaid at the stoddart.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27

For SaisEoat and timothy strawsand
wild hay for sale in the stacks. S. B.
Packard.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27
Heavy Rains on Unfinished Drains

6eavy Rains on diminished Drains.
Charles G. Elliott, in Engineering
for Land Drainage says: During
the construction of a drainage system
the work is often hindered in the
spring of the year by heavy rains
which fill to a greater Of less extent
the trenches which nave been dug and
submerge the lines of tile which have
been laid. In the ease Of mains with
light fall, there is considerable risk
from dirt and silt which may be
washed into the drain and partially
obstruct it. The tile drain may be
security closed at the upper nd, but
II the water is permitted to flow over
the top of the tile, the drain itself be-
ing nearly empty, the weight of the
water passing down through the joints
until the drain is full carries with it a
large quantity of earth which by rea-
son of the lack of current may not
pass through the drain. The better
way is to permit the water to enter di-
rect through the end of the drain and
fill the tile completely, letting the sur
plus pass on over the top Of the
drain.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27

For sale-Whole or half interest In
abstract business. Only one In county.
Fine opportunity for bright young man
with small capital. Address H.. care
Times Republican.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27

Wanted-Good girl for housework'
Mrs. J. w. Mcpherson, 500 East State
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27

For sale-Ffne store fixtures and
safe. F. U. Tatman, ITO West. Main st.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27

! Wanted-A second cool at the stod-
dard.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27

Wanted-Horses to pasture. Woven
wire fencing. Split oak Tense posts
for sale. VIM. a. Sandoe.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1903-04-27
ONE CENT A WORD

Advertisements under the headings.
eWanted." For Sale" ITO Rent" II
Exchange" ITO Trade" Lost. OF
Found inserted in this column mi
CENT A WORD for each insertion.
No advertisements inserted for iess
than IL cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-11
LIGHT TO FRESH WINDS.
Fair Weather Indicated for Tonight
and Saturday.

Forecast till p. m. Saturday:
For the District Of Columbia, Maryland
and Virginia, fair tonight and Saturday;
light to fresh southerly winds
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-11

Plumbing Reduced for 10 Days.
l sacrifice my profits to keep my best skilled
plumbers at work: rare opportunity offered. The
Columbia filters pure hygienic water.
g. W. HANES, S12 14th st. NV; phone.
no27.26fs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-11
ON THE BABY
COFFEE EVEN THE BABIES THRIVE

Inc little daughter Of a College President was
saved by the use Of Postum Food Coffee at time
when she could not take any solid food
Baby's aunt says: My sister and her busbap nd
t"ho is PRESIDENT of College In Georgia) visited
me last Christmas. and their little baby. two
months old was very sick I thought 1t was not
properly nourished. so began feeding 1t Postum
which have used in my home for years with
such grand results.
You would be surprised to know how that little
thing improved. Sister had been feeding It on
artificial food that did not agree with it. The
baby continued to get stronger all the time we
we're feeding her Postum and when sister left
here she took Postum with her. for she feels Ger
tain that with Postum to feed the baby on she Ia
sure of good healthy nourishing food drink
Name given by Postum Co., Battle Creek. Mich.
Postum Ia made Of the purest cereals with abso-
lutely no medication whatever. and when boiled
according to directions 1t is heavy with food value
and a great nourisher and rehuilder as well AZ q
delicious drink II II also SPECIFIC for all of the
dozens Of different diseases caused by coffee. Trial
proves this.
Look In each package for copy Of the famous
little boox The Road to MELVILLE"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-11
THE COURT RECORD.
united States supreme Court.

Present: The Chief Justice. Mr.. Justice
Harlan, Mr.. Justice Brewer, Mr.. Justice
White, Mr.. Justice Peckham, Mr.. JUS
tice McKenna, Mr.. Justice Holmes ana
Mr.. Justice Day
Marquis Eaton of Chicago, ILL.,: Henry N.
of Chicago. Ill.,; John F. Smulsh Of Chtca-
go. ILL.,: Frank r. Shattuck of Philadelphia,
Pa; Albert NJ Eastman Of Chicago. Ill;
Henry w. Freeman of Chicago, I'LL; John G.
F. Roger Of Chicago, ILL.,; Henry A. Will
Jams Of Columbus Ohio; Augustus T. Sey-
mour Of Columbus. Ohio, and John NJ. Har-
MS Of Scranton, Pa. were admitted to prac-
tice
No. 54-Nicholas c. Benziger ct al, petit
TONERS, agt. the United States: argument
continued by Mr.. w. Wickham Smith, for
the petitioners: by Mr.. Assistant Attorney
General McReynoids for the respondent, and
concluded by Mr.. w. Wickham Smith for
the petitioners.
No. 90-The New York County National
Bank. appellant, agt. Albert p. Massey,
trustee. ETC.; argument commenced by Mr..
Latham G. Reed, for the appellant, and
continued by Mr. Louis Stwike. for the ap-
pellee.
Proceedings after The Star went to press
yesterday:
| No. SO. The Brunswick Terminal Com
pany ct al agt. The National Bank of Bal
timore. Argument continued by Mr.. VIM.
L. Marbury for The National Bank Of Bal
| timore, and concluded by Mr.. G. P. Good
year for the Brunswick Terminal Company
ct al
No. "a. Nicholas C. Benziger ct al. peti-
TONERS, agt. the United States; argument
commenced by Mr.. w. Wickham Smith for
the petitioners.
The day call for Friday, December IL, is
as follows: Nos. "a, 80, 81, 92, %, 81, SO, 30,
81 and 100
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-11
Golden Cross Visitation,

E. J. Pattee. grand commander of the
U. o. G. c., District of Columbia, and his
staff visited Trinity Commandery at its last
regular meeting and were given an enthu-
sastic reception. After remarks by the
grand commander Miss 8. A. Langley, v.
c., took charge of the exercises. the pro-
gram consisting of the following numbers:
Selections. Wright Bros orchestra: vocal
solo. Mrs. N. B. Kelser. accompanist Miss
Wolfsteiner; violin solo, Miss Gussie Thrill,
Miss Ethel Pattee accompanist; recitation,
Mr.. Stanley Gamble and others; plano duet
Misses Browne and Pattee: vocal solo, Mrs
Mary Muller Scott. Mrs. Roberts accom-
PIANIST: recitation, Miss Helen Lockwood
piano solo. Miss Ethel Pattee.
At the close Of the meeting refreshments
were served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-12-11
Historic House Burned .by Fire.

A historic house has been leyeled A few
nights ago the little building situated on
the Garden estate, on, the tshore Of the
Eastern branch, near Anacostia, was de-
stroyed. The building had been undermined
during late years. although the original log
house still formed Its most interesting part,
and its precise age is matter of tradition.
The principal fact established concerning
the log portion is that when the British In
vaded Washington the little place sheltered
an old ferryman who piled back and forth
across the river and who found his business
greatly increased by the burning OF the
bridge by the British soldiers a few hum
bred yards to the east Of his home. The
old place was purchased fifty5one years
ago by Mr.. Garden. father Of Mr.. Alexan-
der Garden, now a local business man. who
was born there. mass of interesting ira
dition hung over the old home. No one was
occupying the house at the time and the
cause OF its destruction has not been clearly
explained