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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-13
BURGLAR GETS OVER 500.
Breaks Into House While Family Are
Asleep.

While members Of the family OF Will
liam L. Cogswell. I'D + street south
west. were sleeping this morning between
1 and o'clock a burglar moved noise
lessly about the house and helped him.
self to what cash he could find and went
out without being heard. Mr.. Cogswell
was robbed of 500 and some small
change while his son. William z. Cogs-
well. jr., contributed 81 TO the burg.ar.
A check for $l3 also was taken.
When Mr. Cogswell got up this MORN
ne. about / O'Clock. he missed hts troas-
ers. Later they were found the bath
room One pocket had been cut out and
he chance II had con aimed was IN ssing.
When IL became evidtn Mt that a burglar
had been in the house Mr. Cogswell made
an investigation and found that his
pocketbook containing SIC. and the check
had been taken from his coat ocket
His son later found that his money had
been taken from the pockets OF his
trousers
The police OF the fourth precinct made
an investigation. There was nothing
about the premises to indicate how the
entrance was gained. and 1t is thought
a duplicate key was used.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-13
GRAND JURY INDICTMENTS.
Findings Are Returned Against
Twenty-Six Accused Persons.

George johnson. co o-ed, was indicted
today by the grand jury OH a charge of
grand larceny. 1t is alleged that john
son last July took a joy ride in the au-
tomobile of Assistant United States At
torney Huidekoper without asking per-
mission of the owner and abandoned the
car near Hyattsville. The char &c is also
made that Johnson disposed OF an extra
tire which was being carried on the ma
chine.
Other indictments returned today in
cludc Sarah Shreeves, housebreaking;
Ernest Ha.r is. William Gilbert Walter
Jones and William Dickerson, robbery;
samuel Johnson and Percy Washington.
dep edation on private property: Sa.va
tore De Giacomo, alias Soly Monte, and
lie ov Harris. assault with dangerous
weapon. Annie Garrett and John Streets,
grand larceny: Jennie Johnson and Will
liam Harris. housebreaking and larceny;
Rcece G. De Grafenreid. embezzlement;
Mary Thomas. assault with dangerous
weapon: Guy Johnson. Raymond Wilker-
son and VIII lam Buchanan. housebreaking
and Ia. ceny: Oliver Dixon. assault with
dangerous weapon; Frances Watts, rob-
berry: Jerry Berry. grand larceny; Aure-
Illus s Douglas and Robert Dulaney,
housebrea king and larceny, and William
Smith and Thomas o. Falls, robbery.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-13
KANSAS CITY FAIRGROUNDS.
Director Martin to Assist in Organi'
cation as New City Depart nent.

When the local Fairgrounds season
closes. in January. Director Of Play
grounds +. S. Martin will leave for
Kansas City. Mo-. to make a survey for
the establishment in that municipality
of a department of recreation.
The Kansas City authorities have de-
cided to. organize the department as a
branch of the municipal government, and
have asked Mr.. Martin to assist In the
work. He has consented to do so. and
probably will be engaged in the under
taking two weeks or longer.
According to advices re eived by Mr.
Martin. the proposed department of
recreation will be under an advisory
board. consisting Of one representative
each from the city council. Fairgrounds
Association. board of public welfare,
board of education and the board of
park coI1trCl
Arrangements were concluded today
for moving the Washington Fairgrounds
Association into its new quarters, in the
municipal board. tomorrow. The Of
fees will be located on the fifth floor
of the building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-13
ANACOSTIA.

With water that was taken from the
Jordan river In the Holy Land. little
Douglas Grafflin, son of Rev. Samuel ".
Graffiin, pastor of the Anacostia Meth
odist Episcopal Church, and Mrs Graffl,n.
was baptized yesterday morning in that
church, the service being conducted by
Rev. Robert E. Ziegier. pastor of the Ep-
worth NJ K. Church of Baltimore. The
water was taken from the famous river
in the year 1877 by President Grant
when on a visit to that country and was
later presented to DR.. George H. Cook.
uncle of Mr. Graffiin. and at that time
President Grants physician. 1t had been
preserved until recently. when It was
given to Mr.. Graffiin by his uncle to be
used in this service Mss Hilda K Mills
o! Baltimore stood as sponsor for the
child.
The meeting Of the Randle Highlands
Citizens Associat ton viii be held tonight
in the Baptist church on I'D street, in
stead of tomorrow evening. the regular
be held
The League of the Good Shepherd of
st. TereSa'S Church resumed its meet ngs
last evening in the edfice at 18th and
streets, and will continue throughout the
winter on the second and fourth Sunday
evenings of each month. Rev. Martin p.
Egan. assistant pastor, will conduct the
meetings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-13
CHIMNEY FIRE CAUSES ALARM,
Four Other Blazes Occur in Various
Parts of City.

Five small fires were reported to the
police yesterday
A slight blaze in the chimney of the
Garfield apartment house. 18th and /
streets noi Invest. alarmed some of the
occupants of the building last night about
SO O'Clock. No. engine company was
summoned by telephone by the janitor
and the blaze was extingu!shed before
any danase had been done
The fire department received call from
box az about so clock yesterday aft
ernoOn, the alarm having been sounded
because of a blaze in the chimney at
the house of William Author, a9th and
Dennison streets. No DAMAGE resulted
No. truck company went to the house
OF Mrs. Mary Parker, 1852 10Th sire.
northwest, about $50 O'clock last night
because a blaze in the chimney had
alarmed its occupants. The fire vas ex-
tinguished before any damage had been
done
Members of No. truck company ex-
tinguished slight blaze last night in the
house Of Mrs. Ida Terry, II King court
northwest. The fire did little damage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-13
AFRICA'S PRAYER DAY.
Other Lands Will in Turn Receive
Y w C.. A. Supplication.

\ week of prayer was inausurated at
the Y w c 4. yesterday afternoon with
Mrs William Hamilton Bayiy. the presi-
dent. presiding Mrs. George H. McGrew
Of Silver Spring. Nd. made the address
OF the occasion.
As the meetings are being held in all
bran hes of the association i'll thirty-six
countries Of the world. Mrs. McGrew an
nounced that tho meetinGs are specified
as to when PRAYER shall be asked for tie
different countries.
TO-DAY prayer will he offered for Africa
tomorrow for Canada. the United States,
West Indies and South America; We'd
nesday, India. Burma, Ceylon, Japan,
'rurkcv in Asia and SYRIA THURSDAY.
south Wales South Australia, New
Yea and and Tasmania: Friday, Belgium.
Holland Denmark. Finland, Russia,
France, Germany, Great Britain. Ireland,
Norway Sweden and Switzerland: Satur-
dsv Austria, Bohemia, Hungary. Bull
garia Iiibra tar. Greece, Italy, Malta,
Portugal. Spain and Turkey.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-13
CONCERTS TODAY.

Stanley Hall, Soldiers Home.
Soldiers Home Band. John s. M.
Zimmerman, Director; $3.50 pm.
Program.
March. "Ofiicer of the Day. =. Hall
Overture, 'Rosanunde'' Schubert
Oboe Solo, Ave Maria" Peter
Strand ............ .Bach-Gounod
Grand selection. 'Mefistofele," Boito
Characteristic dance, THE Liz
ard and the Frog" ........ Morse
Excerpts from "Marcelle" .Luders
Patrol. THE Bile and the Gray
Tho Star Spangled Banner.
Marine Barracks,
L. S. Marie Band Orchestra. w. II.
Santelmann, Leader: . pm.
Program.
March. "Semper Fidelis" -. .Sousa
Overture. III Guarany". 80. Gomez
Caprice, Hearts Message
Santelmann
LIST Ealse (Op. SO. .Durand
Grand. fantasia, La Boheme,"
Puccini
Character picture. Whispering
Flowers ......-..-.......von Blon
Grand march, '''Tannhauser.
Wagner
This is the first of the weekly
orchestra concerts by the T. S.
Marine Band. which will begin
each Monday at = o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-13
RESULT OF EDUCATION.
Uprising in China Due to Desire for
Civil Rights.

That China will surprise the world DUR
ing the next twenty years was the asser-
ton Of Rev. J. G. Rodger. recently re-
turned from that country. in an address
before the Peoples Church congregation
at Pythian Temple yesterday.
The widespread unrest In China is due
to education. he said. People there are
beginning to realize they have rights
and TO claim them. The government and
ruling classes have come to the conclu-
sion that the reason that western nations
have made such an advancement Is be-
cause of Their scientific knowledge.
The Chinese and Japanese alike are
gong 10 stop with driv ng out Man
chus, but will manage their own coun-
try in their own way, requesting other
LeopleS to step ASIDE"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-13
BETTER CAR SERVICE.
Congress Heights Has Faster Seized
ME on Douhle Tracks

Double-track through service to Con-
gress Heights. for which the residents
OF that suburb have been cOntending
for a number of years. went into OPP
Grafton yesterday morning. when the
first cars were sent over the line on
separate ira ks between Anacostia and
Congress Heights.
According to the present schedule only
these cars which run by way of the
Center market will run through to Con-
gress Heights. while those that go by
way of the Union station will run only
as far as Nichols avenue. near Ta.bert
street. An eight-minute service Is pro-
yided, with shorter intervals during the
rush hours. Heretofore the Roadway
between has been fifteen minutes. and
change OF cars has been necessary.
Two hours. ii Is explained. will be re-
quired to make the round trip. or about
a half hour more than un1er the old
schedule. The cars are all equipped with
air brakes TO insure safety.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-13
WILL BLESS NEW HOME.
Bishop Corrigan to Oficiate a
Ceremony,

Assisted b. the clergy of this city
Bishop Corr.gan will bless the new
Home for Aged Catholic Women. at
1i3S street northwest, tomorrow aft
ernoon at , o'clock
After the service there will be an
informal reception and the visitors
will be given an opportunity TO inspect
the home. 1t is designed for caring
Tor old women who have neither
friends nor relatives.
The home is located in a house for
merIy occupied by the Mrs. kerr's Pri-
waite School Among the officers of the
home are Mrs. George May. Mrs. sam
uel Hin and Miss Alice Riggs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-13
FUNERAL OF ANDREW ARCHER.
Masonic Services at House, With
Burial in Rock Creek.

Funeral services for Andrew Archer. a
director of the Lincoln National Bank,
and one of the oldest inhabitants of the
District, who died Thursday evening at
his home, s15 9th street southwest, were
he'd at o'clock this afternoon at his
residence.
Rev. Arthur Thompson, pastor OF the
Waugh Methodist Episcopal Church. Sd
and A streets northeast, assisted by Rev.
Or. Crawford, pastor of the Gorsuch
Methodist Episcopal Church, 41a and L
streets southw est. off1ciated. Burial was
N Rock Creek cemetery.
The services were Masonic. Members
of De Mo.ay Mounted commandery, No.
I, knights Templar. led by Comman der
William Hart Dexter: Dawson Lodge,
No IL, F. A. A. NJ; Eureka Royal Arch
Chapter. No i: Almas Temple of the
Mystic Shrine and the Associa Ion of the
Oldest Inhabitants were in attendan &c at
the funeral. The directors of the Lincoln
National Bank also were present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-13
GEN. BURT FOR DELEGATE.
First Club in Interest of His Can
didacy Is Organized.

Gen. Andrew S. Burt. u. s. A.. retired,
was indorsed for election as one OF the
delegates from the Distr ct of Columbia
to the republican national convent. on at
meeting of republicans yesterday at
S16 New York avenue northwest.
The Gen. Andrew S. Burt Republican
Club, No. I. was organized on motion Of
Charles T. Dulin. It was decided to form
a chain of Burt clubs through the Dis
trict-
Charles T. Dulin was elected president
of the club. j. T.! Hollidge, treasurer:
viii I.uders. secretary, Samuel 4. Jack
of the club will be held at the call of the
pres. dent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-13
CALLED ABROAD SUDDENLY.
Founder of Persian American Society
Sails for Europe.

Mirzah Ahmad Sohrab. founder of the
Persian American Education Society. sail
ed from New York Saturday. having been
Unexpectedly called abroad in the inter-
ests of his work During his absence the
work will be carried on by Mirzah All
Kuli Kahn, the charge d'affaires of the
Persian legation, and Joseph II. Hammer.
the corresponding secretary OF the So
ciety
The quarters of the society will be moved
this month from 1909 belmont street north
west to room 500 in the McIachlen build
Ing 10th and G streets northwest. Miss
Henrietta Birmingham will be In charge
If the new Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-13
TWO PossUMs THEIR GAME.
Eleven Washington Huntsmen ScouI
Woods Near Cabin John.

Two fat possums were the trophies
brought back by party of eleven hunts
men, led by Henry II. Flather. cashier
Of the Riggs National Bank. who secured
the woods i'm the vicinity Of Cabin John
Bridge and Great Falls Saturday night
and early yesterday morning. The NM
rods partook Of breakfast at the Anglers
Club and then started for their homes in
Washington. where they arrived before
Is clock yesterday morning.
Besides Mr.. Father, there were In the
party George Nass. \. NJ. Nevius, Cass
" ill.ams. George Doane, W. ii. Cooper.
John Mccarthy. JeI ONE Lightfoot. VIII
liam Dexter. II. Haines and John IL.
Cooper.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-13
REINSTATE PRIVATE" DALZELL
Given Position Formerly Held in
Treasury Depart nent.

Private" Dalzell, well known in G. A.
r. circles in Washington and elsewhere,
has been reinstated in his former position
In the Treasury Department by Secretary
Macveagh. on the request Of Col. Ross.
department commander. and other OIL
ciAls.
About year ago Private Dalzeu re-
signed from the Treasury 70 take up the
practice of the law in his home state OF
Ohio, but later returned to Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-13
NEARS SEVENTH BIRTHDAY.
Local Theatrical Mechanical Asso-
citation to Celebrate Anniversary.

Arrangements are being made by Wash
ington Lodge. No. !. of the Theatrical
Mechanical Association OF the United
States and Canada Tor the celebration OF
its seventh anniversary, TO be he'd Sun
day. January IA next. reception and
banquet are to be given in the meeting
place Eagles Hall, 9th and Z streets
northwest.
e. H. Sprague. third Grand Lodge vice
president of Philadelphia will he the
guest OF honor and. with delegation
FRO mthe Philadelphia lodge, will install
the officers of the local lodge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-13
EARLY SHOPPING URGED.
Retail Merchants Want Christmas
Buyers to Begin Now.

Plans 10 induce Christmas shoppers TO
visit the stores carly and to avoid the
rush OF the last few days before Christ
mas viii be discussed at meeting Of the
Retail Merchants Association at the
Chamber Of Commerce Wednesday after
noon Signs urging the shoppers TO
make their purchases early will be given
10 the street car companies for display.
President Joseph Strasburger said to-
day that the pulls should take an inter-
est in this campaign for early shopping,
"a IL would be of benefit 10 all shoppers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-13
ADOLPH J. ISENBEISS DEAD.
" Washington Man Passes Away at
Artesia. Cal.

Word has been received here of the
death Saturday Of Adolph j. lsenbeiss
Of l33 Manor place northwest al Artesia.
Cal. He was thirty-seven years of
age and went west last spring for his
health.
His wife, mother and father. Mr.. and
Mrs. julius lsenbeiss Of 635 Elliott
street northwest. and two brothers,
Hugh and Louis Isenbeiss. survive him.
He was member Of the Grace Re
formed Church. Columbia Lodge of
Mach nists and the Modern Woodmen
OF America The body will probably be
inferred at ArteSia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-13
Tells of Ireland's Beauties.

The Beauties and Glories of Ireland
was the subject OF a lecture by Rev NJ.
j. Riordan last night in the Knights of
Columbus Fall. He said the condition of
the people of Ireland is better than that
of the people of most countries. and de-
clared England Is doing all In her power
for the inhabitants of the Emerald ISLE
The lecture was the fourth OF series Of
iYa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-13
Porto Rican Bishop at Christening.

Ri. Rev. James III. Van Buren,. Bishop
Of Porto Rico. officiated at a serv-
ice yesterday afternoon at All Saints
Church, Chevy Chase. admin STEERING the
sacrament OF holy bapt SIN 10 his Little
cousin and names Ike. Martha Van Buren,
Burton. infant daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul Gibson Burton. The godparents
were Rev. Canon j. w. Austin. ctor of
the parish: Mrs. Austin, and Miss Mabel
\. Barton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-13
Plea for Stronger Faith in Bible.

Speaking in German. Rev. Martin Lienk
Of Prescott. Wis. made an urgent plea
for stronger faith in the Bible at the
IL o'clock service yesterday at the Ger
man Evangelical Lutheran Concordia
Church. Mr.. Lienk stopped In Washing
ton on his way TO Central India, where
he will be engaged In religious work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-13
$I.OO TO HaFpe

$I.OO TO HaFper's Ferry and Martins
burg: ,l35 TO Berkeley Springs: $40 to
Cumberland and return. Sunday, Novem-
Der IL. Baltimore and Ohio Special train
leaves Union station sis a.m.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-13

Paying Positions Are Always Open
to efficient s.enographers. Qualify at Co
lumbiaSchool Sfenosraphy & Typewn ing
4th floor District Bank bldg. Individual
instruction.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-13
Hood S Pills

. The painless. purely vegetable {;
! cathartic; cure biliousness. con-
stipation. all liver lis. Pleasant !;
, to take. Wo-k every time.
; Il do not think could get along I
, without Hood Pills, l am SO much !.
! troubled with constipation and they !;
are so easy TO take and mild In !,
!, action" Mrs. William 4. Casweil, !,
, Tarlsiin, r. /. 4
Hoods Pills are equally adapted :;
, for children and adults. Try them. I
; Get box today.
, II Made by Hood It's Good.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-13
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUSEMENTs TONIGHT.

National-Miss Blanche Bates in No
body's Widow" Sis pm.
Belasco-The Irish Players in Kathleen
Nj Houlihan." $50 pm.
COM "a N''e uu Chaser in Miss
Dudelsack,' $40 pm.
Chase's-Polite vaudeville, S:15 pm.
New Academy-Mr Raymond Paine in
.'The Millionaire Kid" S:15 pm.
Gavetv-"oue.ns of the Jardin de
Paris" SIS pm.
Bergere." Sis pm
Casino-vaudevi lie and motion pictures,
2:I5 3:I5. 7:i5 and pm.
Cosmos--vaudeville and motion pictures,
! pm 10 IL pm.
virginia-Notion pictures and illustrated
songs
Thc trca9e tl'h street and Park road
Dancing, skating and other amusements
The Howard Theater-Vaudeville, S:l5
pm
Delicious Mince and Pumpkin Pies
There are none like those from Holmes
Bakery 4 va.on will call at your door
every day If you ask for this service
Furnaccs--Rangcs-L acknowledgement
cleaned s. s. Shedd & Bro. Co. IT, 9th st
The Great Bear In an Ideal Table
water. Office. 326 r me- Phone y. AS'1
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-13
IN MEMORY
OF COL. JOSEPH 7. BELT
Sketch of Patentee of Chevy
Chase Is Given by Caleb
c. Magruder.

Memorial services were held yesterday
afternoon in All Saints Episco:al Church.
Chevy Chase in honor OF Col. Joseph l.
Belt, the patentee of Chevy chase. 70
whom 800 acres of that section we're given
in warrant dated January II, l'.l. Kew.
Roland Cotton Smith, as chaplain or the
zoe ETY. of Colonial Wars, delivered
sermon. and Caleb Clarke MaSruder. MS
torian OF the society, told of the life OF
the patriot
An outdoor celebration to dedicate
tablet to Col. Belts memory was
abandoned on account OF Indictment
weather.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-13

Get the Carpets Down Before Cold
weather Is at nani HiNkcL. ~, -de.
ave. will clean tnem in most satisfactory
manner at small cost. Wagon calls promptly
on notice Postal or phone NJ. 100
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-13

Want Ads may be left at the Postal
Telegraph office. l1:;2 CT nnecticut avenue,
at regular star Ofnce rates Help and
Rooms for Rent, | cent q word.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-13
CITY ITEMS.

when In o Rush for MillvvOrk
place your order with Eisinger Bros,
cI09 7th NV. Machines on premises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-13

There's Health In Every Drop Of Ar
nold's Ogdensburg A e Absolutely pure
unfiNered brew-embodyinS all the invi--
Grating elements of finest malt and hops
Grocers or tel. Arlington Bottling Co. w. %
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-13
Keep Your
Skin Clear

No other euollients 10 so much for puples,
5iackhea,is red. rough and oily skin. i:ca ~.
scay scalps, dr.. thin and falling hair, cltsp?ed
hands and sbapeicss nails as Cutcura SOAP and
1uticra Ointment. They do even more for
skin tortured. disnsured infants and children.
sold e,erywhera Sample Of each fre~. with
s2p beck Address 'C4ticura,'' Dept. 1E, Bos.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-13
-. p..f.r~uce for Heurseb's Beers

The Preference for Heurfch's Beers
is general al ong { al ticalar p-opie, Gee
ognized by all compt tent judges as Amer
lea s highest quality malt and hop bev-
erages. . doz. Lager $50; doz. Maer-
zen or Senate, SI.15; bottle rebate, JDc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-13

Furnace, stove, Tinwork, Garage
Heaters +. 5. HoIgson. ltu6 lith s;
NV Phone y. TO-.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-13
In House of Burgesses.

In 1916 Joseph Belt became gentleman
justice for Prince Georges county, Nd,
and held the Office for two years. A yeas
prior ne entered the house of burgesses.
his services con .inuing until 1877.
The bowlder upon which is set the
bronze tablet was brought from Somerset,
Md On the tablet is engraved:
Col. Joseph Bet, l6S1Mary!and-
1861. Palentee of chevy Chase, Trustee
of the First Free schools in Maryland,
One of the Founders of Rock Creek Par
ish Member OF the House OF Bursesses,
Coionel of Prince George County Militia
During the French and indian war
Erected by the so ETY. of Colonial
Wars N the District of Columbia, Novem-
Der II, a. D. 1911.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-13
Received 500 Acres.

Among the sturdy characters whose
lifeworh was a ia, tor in the colonial
history OF the now District of Columbia
was COL Joseph Belt Mr.. Magruder said.
He was the patentec OF Chevy Chase
The warrant bore the date January l.,
l1oi and was for 500 acres. with sixty
acres additional, in compliance with GER
tain requirements on the part OF CHARLES.
absolute lord proprietary of the prov.nc
Of Maryland and Avalon Lord Baron OF
Baltimore. The patent ISSUED July 10,
l125, and later was enlarged TO l.Uo
acres.
For a historical or gin of the name
of Chevy Chase we must so back TO the
minstrelsy poetry OF the Scotch border.
The Cheviot hills stand as j natural
buffer between the latter country anu
England. Cheviot * Of French deriva-
ton, cheyauX meaning instructions
The old law oil the marches OF boundaries
prohibited either nation from hun ing
on the borders OF the other without the
consent OF the proprietors; hence chevauN
tchase) restricted hunt, or chase.
The manor house was erected In 1iH'
1t was two and q half stories, with hip
roof built OF impor ed brick and hand
made nails. Its location was 500 yards
southeast of Chevy Chase Circle. Here il
stood IN fairly good preservat on until the
fall Of 1921. when it was RACED to Gle T
the way for modern Improvements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-11-13

The Great Bear In an Ideal Table
Uater Office 326 ne Phone ". 4312