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The Alley Question.

To the Editor of The Star:
notice that there is a disagreement
among the Commissioners about convert
ing the alleys into streets. 1t confirms
my view. expressed at the time the pres
ent law was passed. that 1t would not ac-
compllsh what ought to be done. We all
agree that there should be no blind AL
leys and. above all else. that the alleys
snould not be used as places of residence
Most or them. occupied as they are by
the lowest class of the population. are
not only insanity, but are the breedine o
places of Vice and crime
AS shown by Commissioner Morrow in
the present instance. the reform cannot bs
enected under the present law without
working great hardship on the owners of
property in the square. All residences
ON alleys should be condemned and the
erection of any in the future prohibited
ana where the lots are<of sufficient depth
Inc aliey should be widened and extended
right through from street to street. thus
converting 1t into a Street on which de-
cent residences could be erected, as was
oohe with the alley now known as Grant
place. between 9th and 10th street.
Inc only efficient method is for the gen
eral government to do it. Congress seems
10 forget that this is the nations capitol
and that 1T is is duty to make it what the
capitol of eight-five millions of people
ougt to be-not only the finest, but the
cleanest. most sanitary and moral of any
in the world. and which it can easily do
If 1T will.
1t is a matter in which every citizen of
the nation is interested. AS for the cost.
. cents from each of the 5000, 600 people
would do this work But even if it re.
quired 10 cents no one would object. ]
venture to say that II the question was
submitted to the voters of the nation in
an intelligent manner SO they could fairly
understand it. it would be carried by a
larger majority than any President ever
received
REPRESENTATIVES and senator's, as well
as every citizen who knows anything of
the nations capitol. profess a strong d.
sire to have it made what its founders
designed 1t TO be-the finest in the world
and there is no reason why it should not
be, If Congress will only do it's duty in
the matter. The citizens are ready and
willing to do their full share and more,
as the records show that thew have done
from its foundation to the present hour.
If the Commissioners. the Board OF
Trade. the Chamber of Commerce and tho
citizens associations will unite in an eff
fort and stick to it, ii can be accom-
plished in time. Just as Chamberlain did
it in Birmingham and as was done in
Paris. 1t certainly ought to be done
and it can. and. l believe. it will be done
though probably not in my day.
w. C.. DODGE.
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one with Robert Arthur. proprietor OF the
"Adelphi, which, as has been indicated
stands in the classic Strand. The other
two arrangements do not go in for panto-
mime, and their complaints were not on
this score. but on the ground that the
American laughter maker had covenanted
| to appear in their theaters in May. and,
in the meantime. not to give perform
ances al any pNce of entertainment with
in mile of either playhouse. Now, the
Tivol is exactly across the street from
the Adelphi, and the Holborn is less than
half mile away, hence the recent at
tempted injunction against HAPPY
Fanny" They failed, as il proved that
the agreement with Robert Arthur was of
prior standing-that it was entered into.
in fact, in January. 1906, whereas the
other two were made in August last. so
the Yankee girl is triumphant. tempo
rarly. But the judge declared that If the
two music halls elected to bring further
action for damages against Miss Fields
the chances of their being able to col
lect' were bright.
According to all accounts, "Brewsters
Millions" Is the biggest kind of success
in Australia. Audiences at the antipodes,
moreover. are not content with Sympa-
thizing passively with the American au-
thor's hero in his struggle against cir
cumstances The Sydney correspondent
of the London Mail describes truly re-
markable scene that took place at the
Theater Royal of that city recently. dur
ing the last act of the play. In this act,
Americans will remember, Brewster finds
himself without sufficient cash to post
letter. Turning out his pockets. he re-
marks. Il haven't a penny" But Thomas
Kingston, who plays the principal part,
was considerably taken aback by having
a two-shilling piece thrown on the stage
by some emotional sympathizer. Then
came from others of the audience first a
half sovereign and then q sovereign in
gold. Eventually 80 shllings ($S) was
handed to the management. and by 1t
given to the Sydney Hospital for Sick
Childen.
Mrs. Brown-Potter. who has not been
seen in London for over year, or since
her Inflated essay in management at the
Savoy. has just been engaged by the re-
opened Coliseum. and will appear there
shortly as Lady Teazle in tabloid ver-
sion of 1.-The School for Scandal" which
has been made by Cecil Raleigh,
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NEWS OF EVANSVILLE.
Members Of Fire Department Dis
gruntled-GeneralN News.
ial Correspondence Of The Star.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
HYATTSVILLE, January II. 1907.
The members of the Hyattsville volun-
teer fire department are dlsgruntled over
the action of the citizens meeting Thurs
day evening in failing to specify that
at least cents Of the additional tax
proposed to be raised should go toward
the support Of the organization. 1t is
claimed that had the members of the
department, a large number OF whom
were present at the meeting. known that
it was not the intention to specifically
provide for the maintenance Of the de-
partment practically every amendment
proposed would have been voted down.
Joseph Green, colored, was committed
to the Marlboro jail yesterday to await
the action Of the grand jury upon the
charge Of assault and battery with in
tent to kill. The charge was preferred
by Meandrose Robinson. colored, who
claimed that Green attempted to kill him
the night of January at the home Of
Mr.. Frank Wedge in East Riverdaie.
The Ladies Aid Society of Pinkney Me-
mortal Church met at the residence of
Mrs. Arthur Carr yesterday afternoon and
elected the following officers for the en-
suing year: Mrs. Charles H. Welsh, presi-
dent; Mrs. Arthur Carr, first vice presi-
dent; Mrs. Mary Berger, second vice
urer, and Mrs. Hugh Latime-, secretary.
Refreshments were served after the buSi-
'lless session.
The annual meeting of the Hyattsville
volunteer fire department was held at
department headquarters Friday evening
and was largely attended After the
transaction Of routine business the follow
ing officers We're elected for the ensuing
year: John Fainter. jr., president; James
Gorrie. vice president: S. ]. kelly, record
ing secretary: w. c. Soules, financial
secretary; J. Frank Rushe, treasurer; Dr.
Guy W. Latimer, surgeon. and Walter
c. Johnson. fire marshal. After the busi-
ness session refreshments were served.
DR.. and Mrs. Alfred Hyatt Wells enter
tanned few friends Thursday evening in
honor of their guest, Miss Nellie Hyatt of
Mitchellsville, Prince George county
Euchre was the chief diversion Of the
evening. Refreshments were served.
Under the direction of the department
Of farmers inStitutes a convention of
farmers will be held at the residence Of
Mr.. Robert J. Nelson, Mullikin, Prince
George county. Monday. January 20, from
10 in the morning until in the after
noon.
Mr.. and Mrs Edward L. Conner OF
Philadelphia and Mr.. George w. Will
liams. master machinist Of the League
Island navy yard. have been visiting Mr..
and Mrs. William 3. Severe. Riverdale.
Rev. Edward H. Ingle of Washington
will conduct the service In Pinkney Me-
mortal Church here tomorrow morning.
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REVENUE CUTTER SERVICE.
Retiring Board to Meet in New
York-Orders to Officers.


Orders to officers in the revenue cutter
service have been issued from the di-
vision of the service in the Treasury De-
partment as follows:
Capt. ]. E. Reinburg. preparatory or
ders to command Itasca.
Chief Engineer h F. Schoenborn, ordered
20 proceed to Bethlehem, Pa, on inspec-
ton duty.
Second Assistant Engineer George Ell
eers. resignation accepted to take effect
January 2s 1908.
Chief Engineer II. c. Barrows, granted
extension of seven days sick leave.
First Lieut. D. f. A. DeOtte, granted
leave of ten days.
Chief Engineer f. E. Owen, detached
from duty in connection with machinery
of launches Guard and Scout and ordered
to the Manning.
First Assistant Engineer T. G. Lewton.
ordered to assume supervision over ma
chinery of launches Guard and Scout in
addition to present duties on Arcata.
A retiring board is ordered to convene
at New York city January 8. 1908. for
the examination of Capt. P. w. Thomp-
son. L. s. r. c. S. Detail TO rthe board:
Capts. F. G. F. Wadsworth. c. C. Fen
-ar and H. NJ. Broadbent, Passed As
sistant Surgeon II. w. Wickes. U. s. +.
n. and NJ H. s., and Assistant Surgeon
R. B. Schofield L. S. P. H. and NJ. II. S.
Capt. P. w. Thompson ordered to re-
port to president of retiring board for
examination.
Capt H. NJ Broadbent. ordered to pro-
ceed to New York city for duty on retir-
ing board.
Second Assistant Engineer c. J. Curtiss.
detached from the Window and ordered
to the McCulloch
Grief Engineer II. F. Schoenborn, order
ed to proceed to Chester, Pa, on inspec-
ton duty.
Second Lieut.. ]. a. Alger and Second
Assistant Engineers G. w. Cairnes and
]. f. Hahn, constituted a board for the
professional examination OF Acting Ma
chinist J. J. Collins for machinist.
Chief Engineer II. c. Barrows. granted
extension of seven days sick leave.
Chief Engineer Urban Harvey, detached
rem the Onondaga and ordered to the
Window.
First Assistant Engineer J. l. Bryan
ordered to the Onondaga for temporary
duty
Second Lieut.. ]. H. Crozier, granted
twenty -one days extension Of leave.
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turning home will visit her sister, Mrs
BED of Charleston. S c.

turning home will visit her sister, Mrs
Bell of Charleston. S. c.
The stone mill and its contents. the
property of Mr.. d. ". Ramey, situated
nea:' Markham, was entirely destroyed
by fire the night of January 4. The same
night an attempt was made to destroy
the dwelling on the mill property, bu
the fire was seen in time TO call upor
the nelghbors, who responded promptly
ana soon eXtinguished the flames. 1t wa.
then discovered that oil had been poure
upon the steps. but had failed to ignite
Wednesday last the tenant house on tn,
farm of Mr.. D. W. Ramey, near Mark
ham, was also destroyed by fire. Thi.
fire is believed also TO have been the worl
Of an incendiary
The marriage of Mr.. George Hoffman
and Miss Bessie Ewers, both of lowe
Fauouler, took place at the Baptis
Church at bennington, Fauquier county
Wednesday,, January s. Rev. S. w. Col,
officiating.
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Fauouier County, Va, News.

MI. Chapman Little. who resided at
Markham, Farauier county. many years,
and was a former superintendent of Fau-
auier county schools. died in Norfolk.
Va, recently. His remains were brought
to Markham for interment.
Miss Minnie A. Farr of Washington,
D. c., is a guest of Mrs. w. L. Bishop
of Warrenton
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin King of Warren
ton have as their guests Mr.. w. Bacon OF
Massachusetts, and Mr.. Edward Jessup of
New York.
Miss Elizabeth Gains has gone to Phil
adelphia, Pa, on a visit, and before re-
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Personal Mention.

Dew. Thomas Harrison, the evangelist.
is a guest at the Riggs House.
Commissioner Mcfarland left yesterday
for Montreal. where he will tomorrow ad-
dress the Canadian Club on THE National
Capital Of the United States" He will
return to Washington Tuesday. The Ca
madam Club is regarded as the most rep
resentative of its class in Montreal.
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RESIGNATION of Lieut.. Herring.

The resignation of First Lieut.. Herman
Herring. Philippine Scouts. has been ac-
cepted by the President to take effect
Feb~uary II, 1908.
Lieut. Herring was born In Germany and
served in the ranks of the regular army
from July, 1855, to July. 1901. In the lat
ter month he was appointed second lieu
tenant in the Phi lippine Scouts and was
promoted first lieutenant in June, 1905.
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George Washington
Indoor Games.

CONVENTION HALL. JANUARY %. P. NJ
25 EVENTS IL RELAY RACES
200 school. college and club athletes.
Tickets on sale Wednesday, January Is, at
Spaidinss 103 lIth St; Hickman & Whites
1918 G st, and Walfords. 800 Pa. ave.
Evening star., 1908-01-12

A box party was given the six winners
of the Shriners' euchre at the Majestic
Friday evening.
Evening star., 1908-01-12

Eddie Foy and the original New York
company are to present The Orchid" at
the Belasco Theater in a fortnight.
Evening star., 1908-01-12

IF "The TESTERS proves the success ex.
pected Maude Adams Will probably Dc
seen IN the play in London.
Evening star., 1908-01-12

Mrs. Frances Hotgson Burnett is writ
ing a play for Eleanor Robson founded
on her story The Dawn of a Tomorrow"
Evening star., 1908-01-12

LueIla Thomas. who appears with "Ths
Lost Trail" started her career with Fan
ny Davenport and played in the entire
repertoire of that actress for many years
Evening star., 1908-01-12

katherine Grey has a one-act play
called Literature"
Evening star., 1908-01-12

w A. Brady is negotiating for the
American rights OF Sardou's latest play
for Wilton Lackaye. The French title.
The Affairs OF the Prisoners" will b.
shortened to 1.-The Poisoners."
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Charles Goldsmith is chairman aof the
committee on the sale of seats for the
United Hebrew Charities benefit at the
New National the opening night of The
Man OF the Hour
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ACT NO. go.


Senate Bill No. 140 BY Mr.. Barrett
A JOINT RESOLUTION.
Proposing an amendment to Articles 81 and 81
OF the Constitution of the State of Louisiana
relative to liking the salaries of the Auditor OF
Public Accounts. Treasurer and Secretary OF
State. and providing that all fees received by
the Secretary of State. under existing law
| Or laws which may hereafter be enacted, shall
be covered into the State Treasury.
Section |. Be it resolved by the General
Assembly of the State of Louisiana. two thirds
| of all members elected to each House concur.
ring That Article 81 and 80 of the Constitution
of the State of Louisiana be amended so as to
read as follows:
Article 81. The Auditor of Public Accounts
shall receive salary of five thousand dollars
per annum. The Treasurer shall receive o sal
AIRY of four thousand dollars per annum.' The
Secretary of State shall receive a salary OF
five thousand dollars per annum. Each of said
officers shall be paid monthly. and no fees OF
perquisites or other compensation. shall be
allowed them provided. that the fees now. or
which may hereafter be fixed by law to be
charged by the Secretary of State, shall be
collected and paid over by him monthly to
the State Treasurer to be placed to the credit
of the General Fund.
Article 80. Appropriations for the clerical
and all other expenses Of the officers named
in the preceding article shall specify each
item of appropriation, and for all purposes
shall not exceed in any one year for the State
Treasurer the sum of thirty-six hundred dol
lars; and for all purposes for any one year fol-
the Auditor of Public Accounts the sum OF
eight thousand dollars; and for all purposes
for any one year for the Secretary of State
including the salafy of the Assistant Secre
tary of State, and all expenses OF the Insur.
ance Department. the sum OF ten thousand
dollars.
Section 2. Be it further resolved etc
That the foregoing amendments of the Con
stitution of the State shall be submitted to
the electors for their approval or rejection
as required by article 32l of the Constitution
of the State of Louisiana and general election
laws of this State at the general State cleo
ton to be held in this State on the Bird day OF
November, 1903.
PM LAMBREMONT.
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
H. 6. DUPRE,
Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Approved July 3, 1903.
j. Y. SANDERS,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
true copy.
JOHN T. MICHEL
Secretary of State.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-09-05
ACT NO. 2i5.

Senate Bill No. 6S BY Mr.. Barrett.
4 JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution
of the State of Louisiana relative to ratifying
and carrying into effect an Act OF the Legisla
lure regulating the care of neglected and de,
lnuucnt children and for the trial of adults in
certain cases, establishing Il Juvenile Court in
the parish Of Orleans. and providing for sepa'
rate sessions, as Juvenile Courts of the Dis
trct Courts outside of said parish and making
other provisions c0gnate thereto,
Section /. BE it resolved, by the General
Assembly of the State of Louisiana, two
thirds OF all the members elected to each
house cOncurrng. That the following Amend
ment to the constitution of the State of Louis
lana. be submitted to the electors of the State
at The next general congressional election tc
be held on the Tuesday following the first
Monday in November. 1908. to wit:
The Act adopted by the Legislature at the
regular session begun and held on May II, 1908
regulating the care, treatment and control OF
neglected ana delinquent children, seventeen
years of age and under. and for the trial OF
adults charged with any violation of the laws
for protecting the physical, moral and menta
well being OF children or with deserti0n or fail
ure to support wife or children organizing the
Juvenile Court in the parish OF Orleans, pro
viding judge and officers therefor; providing
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~ J. HENDERSON,

Watches, diamonds, silverware, toilet
and optical goods. Watch repairing
speciality.
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cru. Assembly II ON providing artificial limbs
W o'saoied COME derate soldiers or sailors
Sectlon y Be it further resolved etc
Ina1 This proposed amendment be submitted
to the qualified voters of the State Of T,ou;ri
ana for adoption or rejection at the congress.
Sioral election to be held on the first Tuesday
next following the first Monday in November,
1908
That the official ballots to be used at said
eiection shall have printed thereon the words:
FOR the proposed amendment to Article 3O3
OF the Constitution Of the State of Louisiana.
relative to pensions for Confederate Veter.
ans and the words: Against the proposed
amendment to Article 1903 Of the Constitution
OF the State of Louisiana, relative to pensions
Tor Confederate Veterans" and each elector
Shall indicate, as provided in the general
election laws of the State. whether he votes
LOT or against the amendment
H. G. DuPRE,
speaker OF the House of Representatives.
P. M. LAMBREMONT.
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
Approved July 9th. 1905
J.Y. SANDERS.
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
true copy.
JOHN II. MICHEL,
Secretary of State.
The true Democrat. [volume] (Bayou Sara [La.]) 1892-1928, 1908-09-05

Tor separate sessions. as Juvenile Courts. of
the District Court outside of said parish; de-
ming the jurisdiction of said courts, and pro-
Vlolng them with probation officers of either
SEX for indeterminate sentences by said
courts and for appeals therefrom, and making
other provisions cognate thereto. is hereby
ratified and approved and all provisions of the
present Constitution in conflict with the pro-
visions of said Act and this amendment are to
mat extent and for that purpose only re.
pealed.
Section q BE it further enacted. etc. That
on official ballots to be used at said election.
shall be placed the words For the Juvenile
Courts Amendment" and the words Against
the Juvenile Courts Amendment" and each
elctor shall indicate. as provided in the gen.
eral election laws of the State whether he
votes for or against said amendment
P. NJ. LAMBREMONT,
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
H. G. DUPRE,
Speaker Of the House of Representatives.
Approved July Sth, 1903.
j. Y. SANDERS,
Governor of the State of Louisiana.
A true copy.
JOHN II. MICHEL,
Secretary of State.
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ACT No. $50.

House Bill No. 3s5. By MIR. Henrioues
JOINT RESOLUTION
proposing an amendment to Article 1874 of the
constitution regulating the allotment of
cases filed in the Civil District Court of the
Parish of Orleans.
Section /. Be it resolved by the General
Assembly OF the State of Louisiana two.
thlras OF all the members elected to each
house concurring. That there be submitted
TO the electors of the State in accordance
with law, at the Congressional election to be
held IN November. 1903, o proposition to amend
Article l34 Of the Constitution so that the
said Article shall read as follows. to- wit:
Article 1874; All cases after being fled in
said Civil District Court shall be allotted or as.
signed among the judges thereof. in accord
ance with rules to be adopted by said Court
unless otherwise provided by law.
Section2. Be it further enacted and re-
solved. etc. That on the official ballots to be
used at said election shall be placed the
words For the amendment to Article 1874 of
the Constitution" and the words, Against
the amendment to Article 1874 OF the Constitu-
ton" And each elector shall Indicate his
vote on the proposed amendment as provided
in the general election laws of the State.
H. G. DUPRE,
Speaker OF the House of Representatives.
P. M, LAMBREMONT.
Lieutenant Governor and President of the
Senate.
Approved July 9th. 1908.
j. Y, SANDERS,
Governor of the State Of Louisiana
A true copy.
JOHN T. MICHEL,
Secretary of State
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AHT No $50
Secretary of State

hui 4NU,
House Bill No. 1870, BY Mr.. Richardson, of Bi
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Eclipse Marble Works, Humboldt.
Tenn. Full line of modern designs in
marble, granite or stone. Write me
when you wish to figure on anything
in my line. j. r. FIELD, travelling
representative, Woodvitle, Miss.
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l.. MUNSON,
Attorney at Law

Will practice in the courts of East
and West Feliciana.
Office in Bank of West Feliciana Bdg.
st. Francisville, La.
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.OMBSTONES
Alex. EnOChS
CYPRESS SHINGLES

Best hand made cypress shingles, best
heart and sap grade posts and blocks.
Phone Chas. Weydert. c. METZ.
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owe affairs, and Thought It likely
hat the girl would soon forget her Ill.

love affairs, and 1>ttought' II likely
that the girl would soon forget her Ill.
prospered attachment for Vincent's
handsome face, and might begin to
think Of someone else. Surely this was
a very natural belief! So the first two
weeks of our stay at the castle sped by
and l saw to my satisfaction that
was gaining ground with the Honor.
able Agatha every day. while poor
Vincent wasted his time flirting with
each Agatha in turn (he had taken
up Agatha Sixth since my desertion)
or in assisting Miss Marsh to write up
lot of old dead barcns who were
much better left to q decent and dig.
nif1ed obscurity.
One day, toward the close Of the
two weeks, met Vincent hurrying
through the hall toward the stairs.
He had on al old velveteen coat GOV.
cred with paint daubs. his luncheon
basket was over his shoulder, and
guessed that he was going on one of
his sketching tours in search Of fresh
woods and pastures new.
VASiS oIO yVu 6oAA6, WlllIcu. i
asked, as he stopped, and where's
Agatha Second?" She usually accom-.
panied him on his sketching expedi.
tions.
Painting" he replied, concisely, ig.
noring my second question; "and
where may you be going?"
For walk with Agatha Fifth"
answered, smiling at him-a little pity.
ingly. perhaps. He had lost such q
chance!
Vincent chuckled and his eyes looked
wicked. Wish you luck, Arch" he
said. I've been watching your char.
fable efforts to cut me out and be a
father to my little friend, Agatha Fifth,
with great admiration-but forgot to
tell you"-he lowered his voice, for
we could see Agatha Second on the
veranda talking to Agatha Fifth-"I
forgot to tell you that what Agatha
Fifth told me isn't true!"
isn't true?" I repeated In conster-
nation.
mo: she confessed to me about