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Evening star., 1911-05-28
ALLEY ELIMINATION.
Assessment of Benefits in Conversion
Into Minor Streets.

| To the Editor OF The Star:
| At the recent hearing before the Com
| missioners of the District on the ques-
| tion as to the appropriate amendatory
| legislation which should be sought in
order that the work of eliminating the
2JO-odd alleys that remain Inhabited by a
population of upward Of 10000 persons
may go un uninterruptedly. the position
of the Monday Evening Club in the mat
ter was obscured by the attitude of the
representative of several of the citizens
associations toward the project, and 1
ask space in your paper to present a little
more fully the position of the club on the
subject.
1t was assumed at the hearing by the
representative of the citizens associa-
tions that the Monday Evening Club was
proposing some principle Of dealing with
the subject that would involve q depart
ure from established principles This was
an error. The existing law, as it had been
interpreted by the Supreme Court and the
Court of Appeals of the District
of Columbia. loaded the whole cost
of the opening, widening. straighten-
ing or extending of an alley upon the
property owners in the square in which
such alley was or was to be located and
in the four confronting squares. ire
spective of whether the property that
was thus to bear the whole burden of the
cost was benefited to that extent or not
ana in two cases which reached the Su-
preme Court of the United States-Martin
agt the District of Columbia and Brad
enberg agt the District of Columba-the
Interpretation of the law by the courts
of the District led. 1t was claimed, to
practical confiscation of the property Of
citizens, and IL correctly so interpreted, the
law was unconstitutional. The Supreme
Court held that the true Interpretation Of
the law required that the property so to
be assessed should only be assessed to
the extent that the condemnation jury
might find 1t was, in fact. benefited by
the Improvement undertaken. Upon this
decision being rendered it was realized
at once by those charged with the ad-
ministration of the law that in all those
cases where the expense of converting an
alley into a minor street was bound to be
heavy because of the value of the ground
to be taken for such conversion, juries
would almost always find that the bene-
fits to the property owners In the five
squares mentioned would not equal the
cost. and thus there would be an excess
Of damage over benefit to be provided
Evening star., 1911-05-28
FORTUNE TELLER GOT RING.
Hattie Barnes. Colored, Victim of
Sharp, She Tells Police.

Hattie Barnes. colored. Of 202 II street
southwest decided several days ago she
would have her fortune told. Now she is
minus a fifty-dollar diamond ring, while
the police are looking for the fortune
teller"
Detective Kliendienst Of the fourth pre-
cinct is on the case. and. according to
the story Hattie Barnes told him,
white man called at her home last Thurs
day morning He offered to tell her for
tune and in the course of his narrative
he persuaded the colored girl If her
luck was to be changed" that 1t would
be necessary to take a diamond ring
from her finger and wrap II in piece
of paper.
During the telling Of her fortune,
Hattie told the detective. the stranger
held the paper containing her ring in his
hand When he departed he handed her
a piece of paper wrapped about ring
Before departing, however. he warned her
that she must not unwrap the paper for
three days. But Hattie bece6e suspi-
Evening star., 1911-05-28

tained the crews of the Nenemoosha.
Freya, Grace. Grace X. and Dauntless at
his home in Takoma Park. After a mu
sical program was rendered by several
members of the party, all hands tailed
onto much Dutch supper. with the result
that toward the close of the evening no
one needed an invitation to pull off clog
dance or shout out the rollicking chorus
of a deep-Sea chanty
The party was such a success that Capt
Cruit had to fire starting gun in order
to land the bunch on the last car.
y X
Judge Aukam's power yacht has been
equipped with an awning pipe frame over
the bridge deck and aft cockpit and the
canopies add a great deal to the appear
ance of the craft. When it was learned
that Alvin o. Portner was going to run
his power yacht Iona around to Annap-
oils Fleet Capt. Gene Hartley tried to
arrange a match for him by talking race
to the crew. but Judge Aukam declared
that neither he nor any of his men were
competent to run at night, so the pro-
falling through At the last minute Mr..
Gait announced his power yacht Dacota
in trim for a long run, so the two big
gasolners will fight 1t out alone. Vice
Commodore Chandlee was also tackled
by the enterprising Gene" but there was
nothing stirring with the skipper of the
Wanderer. He explained that. owing to
the fact that he used his boat every even
ing in the week, ne would sacrlnce lot
of pleasure by keeping the craft at An
napolis However, Mr.. Chandlee will be
seen on the big cruise in July. joining the
feet at the mouth of the Potomac and
making the run from that point to Nor
folk.
:. X X x
The auxiliary canoe Mamie G.. owned
by John r. Emory of the Chesapeake
Bay Yacht Club and the Capital Yacht
Club left Annapolis yesterday morning
for Washington. With Mr.. Emory are
Grey Dawson and Clayton Thomas, who
will help work the boat down the bay
and up the Potomac.
The Mamie has been altered considera
bly, since her last visit to this port,
much larger cabin having been built and
engine installed. Her
owner plans to take numerous weekend
cruises in the boat up until August !,
Evening star., 1911-05-28

seat of national government exhibited
anywhere in the world, but these prof.
ects will fail of their true accomplish
ment If the beauty OF the capital is to be
external only. In the great work of up
building and beautifying the District Of
Columbia there must be included the ex-
termination of the breeding places Of dis
ease and immortality, and looking at the
matter wholly from the narrow. selfish
standpoint of pecuniary advantage to the
property owner. can there be any doubt
that that advantage Will be materially
increased and property values enhanced
by the cleaning out of the sore spJ.s
which, 1t is determined, shall not be con-
cealed. by those who believe that city
planning and the building of a great and
beautiful National Capital must include.
as well. social uplifting and the raising
Of the standards of life and living?
Z. L. SIDDONS.
Evening star., 1911-05-28
LARGE CLASS TO GRADUATE.
Exercises of Washington College
Tomorrow Afternoon.

The commencement exercises of Wash
ington College. Sd and II streets north
east, will be held tomorrow afternoon at
$3.50 o'clock. when a large class OF young
women will be graduated. Rev. j. Hen
ming Nelms, rector of the Church of the
Ascension, will deliver the principal ad-
dress.
The students of music gave a recital
last evening, which was largely attended.
A carefully selected program of vocal and
instrumental numbers was given in the
college auditorium, after which DR..
Flournoy Menefee. principal. and Mrs.
Menefee received at an informal recep-
ton for the young women and their
guests.
Evening star., 1911-05-28

cious. and when she opened the paper she
found only a cheap imitation ring.
Tho police have sent a description Of
the man to all of the police precincts in
the District. He is described as being
between twenty-five and twenty y-seyen
years of age. > feet inches tall and
weighing about 155 pounds. He is slen-
der build, has light hair and smooth face.
Evening star., 1911-05-28
Is Your Health
Worth 1Oc?

That's what it costs to get a-week'o
treatment-of CASCARETS. They
do more for you than any medicine
on Earth. Sickness generally shows
and starts first in the Bowels and
Liver; CASCARETS cure these ills.
It's 90 easy to try-why not start to-
night and have help in the morningi
CAscARETs roc a box for q weeks q
treatment. all druggists. Biggest seller
n the WoslA MiiiiOa boxes q mouth.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-02-23
Holdcroft.

Holdorott, Va. Feb, 22-School
No. l was a scene of a most enjoya-
bic Washington-Lee celebration on
Tuesday afternoon. Portraits OF the
two immortsls hung upon the walls
surrounded by flags Of the u. s. en-
twined with those Of the Lost Causee
and decorated with the artistic work
OF the pupils the old school room
presented a very animated scene.
National hymns. songs dear 20 those
who followed the fortunes Of Robert
E. Lee, as well as the fine program
prepared BY Miss Margaret s. West
the faithful teacher. was much en-
loved by the large audience present.
| Addresses were delivered by Rev.
B. F. Robinson. of the Baptist
church, and W. B. Coggin. division
superintendent. The most interest
/ ing exercises were concluded with
an address by Miss West. in a fer
vid app al to her pupils 70 seek
those things which elevate and lead
! to a life more noble in Father S
home above.
Farmers viii be uhgsually back
, ward in their spring work according
b. to present indications. Very little
blowing has been done and practi-
d caHy no preparation made for early
= truck.
r Rev. B. +. Robinson. pastor OF
. the Mt. Pleasant Baptist church
q who has excited much favorable
e criticism by his able preaching. vii
b. preach a special sermen Sunday or
the subject: rs the Young Mar
Safer"
d Politics are not troubling our Cit
p zens. The senatorial campaign i
O. rarely spoken of. DR.. II. u. Steph
- enson isvery popular here and wi
NJ get practically the entire vote cas-
Is Il has been a custom TO let th
ri county officers continue in office il
!, definitely and but few are offerin
sr. for these official plums.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-02-23
cocLAL AND =
= DERSONAL

Mrs. A. H. Miles. of Norfolk. is
visiting her parents. DR.. and Mrs l.
g. Tyler.
Mrs. Josie B. Phillips. of Rich
mond. is visiting her son. Mr.. Harry
N. Phillips.
Mr.. Edloe Morecock, of Newport
News, spent last Sunday here with
his mother and sisters.
Misses Eva Hogg and Edith Stew
ems. of York, returned home Sunday
evening. after a delightful visit to
Mrs. Donegan.
Mrs. r. L. Griffin was called to
Louisa yesterday on account OF the
death of her grandfather, Mr.. John
Tyler, aged 81 years.
Mrs. E. K. Odell has been spend
ing a few days with her parents IN
Highland Park. and is expected
home today or tomorrow.
Mrs. Viola Ware LEFT this morning
for Mobile, Ala. to visit her daught-
er. Miss Alice. She will be away
several days.
Miss Alice Tilledge has returneS
from Ashland, KY. where she ha
been engaged for some time in teach
ing. The climate did not agree Wit
her.
Mss Kathryn Geddy is the CUES
Of her friend and collegemste, Mis-
Esther Smith. in Salem. N. J. Mis-
Geddy and Miss Smith attended II
military ball in Camden. N. J.. la
night.
P. II. Hanrshsn, florist at Il
Marshall cottage. left Tuesday f
New York city. where be went c
business. Mr.. Hanrahan viii =
turn the last Of this week or first
next.
The Rev. Z. Ruffin Jones, rector
Buuton Parish. has been in Roche
Ter, n. Y. to visit the Rev. w.
r. Goodwin. Mrs. Jones and chi
ren. during his absence. visited {
formers mother in Charlottesville.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-02-23
SauHdeTS-FHbaiGS.

A quiet wedding was solemnized
in Hotel Raleigh yesterday morning
at 10 o'clock. when Miss Fannie
Gertrude FlSstes became the bride
of Mr.. William Hinton Saunders. of
Richmond. The ceremony was i'm
pressivsly performed by the Rev. J..
M. Hoover IN the presence Of rela-
lives and a few intimate friends. Mr..
and Mrs. Saunders left Immediately
on the westbound c. & .. train fol-
a bridal tour 10 Washington. D. {,
On their return they will visit Mr..
Saunders parents IN Dillwyn. Va.
The bride is the daughter Of Mrs
Anna Laura Filbates and gTanC
daughter of Mr.. James A. Banks
andis quite popular with large cir
Gle of friends. The bridegroom IS {
son of Mr.. w. K. Saunders. of Dill
wyn. and is a valued employee of tn
c. & o. Railway Co. Mr.. and Mrs
Saunders will be at home in Rich
mond after March S.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-02-23
HIsholsoH School Celebration.

The principal and teachers Of
school may with every
good reason feel proud of the man
nrr in which their pupils acquitted
Yesterday morning in toe
celebration of Washinetol's birth
day on Court Green. A large cTowo
braved the cold wind to see and
hear the children.
Miss May Person presided at ths
piano and played the ACCOMPANY
nents. The aag-drill was especially
attractive ard elected liberal ap
pIsuse. as did the other drill and tn
choruses by The school. A solo b
Miss Grace Bozsrth was well render
ed and much enjoyed.
Following the outdoor exercises
Dr.. w. A. Montgomery delivere
an eloquent and patriotic sddres
to as many people as could gai
entrance TO the school building.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-02-23

X TOTICE-I viii be prepared 20 meet
N and convey passengers 20 and from
any point on York river from Ian.
lst- have a new launch just completed.
VIII also be prepared 20 care tor pas
seengers. furnish meals aud lodging
when weather prevents passage on river.
Am fully EQUIPPED TO handle all psssen-
gers on short notice. I also desire TO
notify the public that ] no longer use
the old Duu landing. but. am az the
SimOnsOn's landing adjoining and above
the old Dull landing g ". LARKlN.
Magruder. Va, Phone 500 30.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-02-23

DR.. Walter A. Montgomery. of
the college faculty. has been chosen
70 teach Latin and Greek in the Uni
versity Summer School at Char
lottesvills. next summer.
Mr.. Norvelle L. Henley has been
appointed district deputy grand mas
ter Of the fourteenth district by the
grand master of the Masonic Lodge.
Mr.. Henley's territory covers the
Peninsula counties and cities. The
position is honorary.
The people of Williamsburg vii
have the opportunity TO enjoy a rar'
treat at Cameron Hall next Wed
nesday night. March /. when Mad
am Helen Stuart Richings viii ap.
pear in the role Of impersonator. It /
said her inpersonahons are irTeSist
IDLE.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-02-23
LIghtfOOt.

Lightfoot. Va, Feb. Prev.
and Mrs. H. Hoge were guests Of
Mr.. and Mrs. J. L. Trosvig last Sun
day.
Mr.. w. Bryan. of Turner'S, near
Richmond. visited friends here Sun
day.
Mr.. P. Madison returned to his
work at the E. S. r.. Williamsburg,
Sunday after spending a few days
here with his family.
Misses Ruth Hansford and En-
ma Levorson were visitors at Mr..
Trosvig. on Roslyn farm, Sunday.
Mr.. William Petit spent last Sun
day in Richmond.
Mr.. George (. Higgins. of Nor
folk. was the guest of Mr.. Elton
1 Sunday. returning Monday.
4 Mr.. Gregory visited friends in
p Williamsburg last Sunday.
Mr.. L 7. Hanlxins was in New
port News on business and to cal
on friends Tuesday.
Mr.. A. Levorson was in Richmond
b. last Tuesday.
: Mr.. Chas. Harris. Of Williams
e burg. has been visiting his brother
Mr.. 7. L. Harris. at Hotwater.
Mr.. Samuel Hughes. of Charlie
City. has been visiting his daughtei
Mrs. Wakefield Minor.
Mr.. o. Christopherson returne
q Tuesday from Richmond where q
ig has been in a hospital some time.
ie Mr.. G. w. Minor. of Hotwate
ie spent Sunday evening in William
d burg.
D. Mr.. H. o. Tveton and fami
J. visited at the home OF Mr.. and Mr.
a. Knute Levorson last Sunday.
r. A box social was given at Il
ny Ewell school house last Thursds
or night for the benefit of the Sunds
I. School.
IT. Mr.. Bennett IS painting his ba
this week.
rs. Mr.. J. L Trosvig is in RichmOi
no on business today.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-02-23
DON'T EXPERIMENT
You Win Make No Mistake Il You
Follow This Advice.

You VIII Make no MISTAKE II You
Follow This Advice.
Never neglect your Kidneys.
If you have pain in the back. urinary
disorders. dizziness and nervousness. it's
time to set and no time TO experiment
These are ali symptoms of kidney trou
bic, and you should seek remedy which
e. known TO act on the kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills Is the remedy to
nae. No need 10 experiment Ii has
cured many stubborn cases In this Vi
eInity.
Can Williamsburg residents demand
further proof than contained IN the fol-
lowing testimonial
Mrs.. Mary Wolfe. Tenth ST., West
Point. Va, says: Il can say that kid.
ney trouble WAS IN my system tor al
beast seven years. The symptoms were
very slight at 6rst. but kept getting
worse Until bad 20 consult a doctor
de gave me different kinds Of medicine
bat did not improye and finally m,
condition became 20 bad that ] coulC
not stoop or straighten. When Doan'l
Kidney PfiIa were brought to nay axten-
uons Bot supply e0o oeAOte 4. IA
finished the contents OF one box ] kueg
that had found something that woui,
cure me. am to-day in better healtl
than I have been for ten years"
For sale by al dealers. Price 50cent
Rostsr.AzEIburn Co., Buffalo. New Yorl
eoI< asssfs for TIE UDitsd. States.
Rsmember the me-noen's--an
SAKE 10 essrr,
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-02-23

Circuit Court feconyened here
tuesday morning. afsxra vacation Of
several days. The case Of The Com
mcnwcatth v. Geo. Givcns. OF Hill.
charged with arson. having been H.
dicted fer attempting to burn MF. c.
{. Brsnch's barn. in December,
was tried and the jury found him
not guilty. The court entered de-
cree directing the sale Of Carter
Grove. and appointed Messrs. N
L Henley and b. D. Peachy srus
tees. They are to offer the prop
erty a private sale. and If this mod
IS unsuccessful. then they are direct
Cd TO sell the estate at public sucfior
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-02-23

TO THOMAS JENKISs AID VIZ. JkSKESs:
You are hereby notified that a tract OF
land 10 Jamestown District. lanes City
county, Va, standing on the Commis-
sioneg's books OF said county as nineteen
(i9) acres. In the name Of Harvey leak
ms. was sold on the hrst day Of January
1901. FOE delinquent taxes levies. later
est and costs. to the Commonwealth Of
Virgins. and application for she pur.
chase rhere Of has been fled in thia ofssce
and Il appearing from the records ia
this oisce that you are Interested "a said
land, yen are further notified 20 appear
IA four months from the date Of this no
tee. and do what may be necessary TO
protect you5 interests.
Givsn under my hand this 20th DAY Of
February. 1911. 7. Il. GEOOY. Clerk
Circuit Court. City OF WEhnmabur2
4 anc coanty Of ames City. Va
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-02-23
Youth Wanted to Learn Trade.

The Gazette wants 10 employ a
white youth. age about "a 70 10
years, 10 learn the printers trade.
A good opportunity for some boy 10
become independent. We would
ike to talk to some parent who has
a son snxious 20 become q printer.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-02-23

GERRY NOTICE.-The public is here
by notified that I have purchased
n the landing at Bglers. York couu~
". knoWu as the Dull Place. passen-
gers 20 aud from Williamsburg are no.
tined that after January 4. 1911. / will
maintain a Jerry from said landing to
CLAW Bank, Cappahosic. aud adjacent
points. I viii be prepared 20 hand e
passengers and freight promptly and safe.
~. Also ! VIII be prepared 60 transport
horses Carriages. and stock OF all kinds
address. Capt. GEO. GAGE, Magruder
Va.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-02-23
For Sale or Rent.

am cferiug FOE SALE or RENT NV
property az Norge. Va. consisting o.
large dwelling u IRONS al ia INST class
condition. Batn 2Ox4O. Property Il
particularly desirable tor Hotel and Liv-
cry. For full particulars, price. etc.
write 90 me. or call and sec H. NJ. A.
BENCH. Norge. Va
To save answering a lot OF questions,
will say that am not going 20 leave
Norge. q
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-02-23

NOTICE-CAn Madison 37Ok and
ask tor our man toix your gasoline en-
CINE or pump. and ask rs 70 give you
prices on either We have one 1 I'll en-
-fr-. II sold at once, SIS OO-HOEN-
NIGER SiZEMORE 60. 1883 +. Main
St Richmond. Va.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-02-23
-HE BRAITHWAITE UNDERTAK
ING ESTABLISHMENT has Ia,

II AlNNI d I = III ~ ~ I Us Lut
exclusive agency IN and around
Williamsburg. OF the National Casket
Cos goods. This establishment is COM
pletely equipped; under-sold by none IRE
gardless OF reports 10 the contrary
furnishes supplies at a less cost. and
Hearse at bali the customary charge; a
Licensed EmbAlmer. and Trained Nurse
for shrouding. Govern yourself accord
ingly. MRS. ". II. BRAITH WAITE
Williamsburg. Va. Southern Bel Phone,
store No. 81 Residence No. 81. Ions
distance eonnectiOn-
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-02-23

~OR SALE-Sawed Slab Wood al
= S1.75 for a big 2~horsc wagon
load Oak Cordwood and pine
slab mixed at S2.25 per load. Call
phone No 6OO-A X. HOUGE. viii
homsburg. Va. dec p
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-02-23

TOR SALE-Second Crop Seed Pota-
toes. Irish Cobler AID sunlight. II
bought this month viii take $3.50
and S2.75 per bbL X. HOUGE. Phone
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-02-23

NOTTCE-Thc regular ANNUAL Meet
ing OF Stockholders # The PcninSala
Bank Will be held In the Directors room
~ their banking house az williamsburg
Va. on TUESDAY. MARCH Il. 1911.
az 3 o. m IL. n. PHILLIPS. Cashier
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-02-23

IN THR CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
CITY OF WILLIAMSBURG AND
COUNTY OF JAMES CITY, VA.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-02-23

E.OR SALE-Barrcd Plymouth Rock
and : & Whi'e LcEhorn Eggs Tor
hatching-5Oc. for 10 MIS- III ID
BCZAKTH. City Line Poultry Farm.
williamsburg. Va. fq4t
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1911-02-23
Special Notices.

FOR SAl-g -Hav Of Cod Quality for
sale. Apply 90 G A GULDeN. Neck
OF Land. f23kt
The Washington herald., 1911-01-22
BABY TO INHERIT MILLIONS
Labouchere Infant Will Be Richest
in France.
Mother to Give Presents to All Chill
dren Born in Paris on
Same Day.

Paris, Jan. 21-The nursery in the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Labou-
chere. in the Rue Bassano. has a well
come occupant. Mrs. Labouchere. who
was formerly Miss Hoff. is daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Jacob Hon. Two
years ago she surprised her society by
turning down titled sutton and marry
ing rich Belgian banker. Mrs. Labou-
chere's father is the Standard Oil repre-
sentative in Paris, and her mother was
Mrs. Whitney. a daughter of the late
Commodore Whitney, of Detroit.
The king of the nursery is a superb
eleven-pound boy. and the baby's grand
mother is searching all Paris for babies
born on the same day, and is making
handsome presents to them all. This Is
custom characteristic of the royal
houses of Europe. For instance, when
the prince imperial was born, the En-
press Eugene made valuable presents to
every child born on the same day.
AS the birth rate is not very high in
Paris, Mrs. Hoff is thinking of extend
ing her bounties to babies born on that
day all over France. This royal act is
very pleasing to the French authori-
ton increase. Statisticians are working
over calculations that go to show that
this fortunate Labouchere baby is among
the richest in Paris. He will inherit
from both his father and mother and
from two pairs of grandfathers and
grandmothers. Mrs. Hoff will leave him
a feudal castle built in the twelfth CEN
fury, on the banks of the Rhone. and
recently restored by the chatelaines.