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land RECORD CHANGED
T0.QU|ET LOCAL TITLE
Government Surrenders All
Claim to Tract in South
east Section of City.

The original records of the city of
Washington in the Office of the superin-
tendent of public buildings and grounds
have been changed by direction of the
Secretary of War in order to correct GER
tain discrepancies recently discovered in
the stated area and dimensions of squares
9O7 and $50. That action was based on a
thorough investigation of the matter by
the commission created to investigate the
title to United States lands in the District
Of Columbia, of which commission the
Attorney General is chairman.
The two squares lie Immediately north
of the land originally acquired by the
United States for use as a navy yard and
are bounded by Potomac avenue CORNER
ly Georgia avenue). NJ street and eth and
9th streets southeast. At the time of
the establishment of the navy yard they
were owned by William Prout.
Title Became Clouded.
The title of part of his holdings sub
sequently was clouded somewhat by the
abandonment of the original plan of hav-
ing public park on the southern bound
airy of the square and the diversion of
the lines of the east and west streets by
TIC OI the navy ydrQ.
1t is now held that the surplus land
remaining in the two squares resulting
from the relocation Of the line of M
street and the new beginning of Georgia
avenue passed to Prout as the owner Of
the squares as defined on the old plats
of the city. That ownership seems to
have been conceded as far back as 1909.
and 1t was shown that a private grave
yard had been located on the triangle OF
square $50, which ground had been added
to the square when the streets lines
were changed by the establishment OF
the navy yard.
The land in question has been occupied
by private parties for many years, but
up to the present time the official rec
ords have failed to agree as to whether
or not the title of certain parcels was not
still in the name of the United States.
The present action of the War Depart
ment is designed to reconcile all appar-
ent discrepancies and clear up all ques-
tons of title.
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Mary sherier, Ruth Stokes, Anna Brett

Mary Sherier, Ruth Stokes, Anna Brett
Ethel Foster, Lucille Clara Smith and
little Katharine Dent.
The beautiful stage effects include sew.
eral transformations, in one of which a
stageful of apparently aged, wan alumni
are changed, in a moment, to rollicking
youngsters, the girls in Peter Thomp-
son dresses and the boys clad as the
typical rah-rah lads of high school and
the freshman year of college. Another
transformation is the Japanese tea party,
when. from a wilderness of paper para
soils, there suddenly appears a group of
gorgeousy CARRIED geishas, Japanese girls
and kimono-clad Japs.
The seat sale indicates crowded houses
at each performance.
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HOUSE DEMOCRATS SHY
/ At HITTING ROOSEVELT
Believe Country Will Think
Fear Inspired Anti-Third-
Term Pronouncement.

Although it was on the cards for the
Slayden -third-term resolution, aimed
at Col. Roosevelt to be put through the
House yesterday afternoon, the democrats
became wary at the last moment and,
changing their minds, would not permit
the proposition to come up. The republi-
cans also voted against it's consideration,
but are sorry now that they did so, as
they feel they lost splendid opportunity
of putting the democracy in deep hole.
Mr.. Slayden of Texas introduced the
resolution last week. and, as will be re-
membered, it sought to express the ''opin-
ion of the House that the example of
Washington in retiring after a second
term had by universal concurrence be-
come the time-honored custom of the
country, a violation of which would be
fraught with peril to free institutions
Did Some Quick Thinking.
There was some quick thinking on the
part of leaders on both sides when Mr.
Slayden unexpectedly called the resolution
up yesterday afternoon. Representative
Sims of Tennessee and some other demo-
Gratis worked actively and successfully
against it, convincing their colleagues
that to adopt the resolution would be
accepted by the country as evidence of
their fear of Col. Roosevelt as presi-
dental contender this year.
Minority Leader Mann had figured out
a scheme to have his side vote present
on the passage of the resolution, leaving
the entire responsibility for It's adoption
on the democrats They had also pre-
pared some foolish amendments, in
tended to illustrate the democratic fear
Of Col. Roosevelt as a presidential can
didate, which it was intended to offer at
the proper time. The refusal of the
House to take UP the resolution for con-
sideration spoiled all the quickly laid
plans.
Cannon Sad at Outcome.
Only four northumberland
Cannon Of Illinois. Higgins of Connect
cut, Bingham of Pennsylvania and Nc
Call of Massachusetts. voted for imme-
date consideration of the resolution. All
these were sincerely anxious to see it
adopted. Mr.. Cannon, who has never
been an admirer of Mr.. Roosevelt. looked
particularly sad and detected when the
resolution was showed to one side.
Mr.. Slayden said after the brief en-
gagement that he thought the House
had made a mistake and that after the
resolution had been considered by the
committee on election of President, Vice
President and representatives in Con-
gress he intended to- call it up again.
He did not consider that the action of
the House yesterday was indicative of
the real sentiment with respect to the
third term proposition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-06
FOR SALE-HOUSES.
FOR SALE-A BEAUTIFUL NEW RESIDENCE
AT BARGAIN PRICE,

FOR SALE-A BEAUTIFUL NEW RESIDENCE
AT A BARGAIN PRICE.
ON ACCOUNT OF THE OWNER HAVING
MOVED FROM WASHINGTON HE WILL
SELL FOR $105OO HOME THAT COST
HIM 5000.
ON ONE OF THE BEST IMPROVED AND
MOST ATTRACTIVE SQUARES ON THE
HEIGHTS, WEST OF 14th ST.
THE HOUSE CONTAINS 10 ROOMS 4
ROOMS DEEP On THE FIRST FLOOR. 2
MAGNIFICENT BATHS. SHOWER BATH.
SLEEPING PORCH. AN INSTANTANEOUS
HoT-WATBR HEATER. ALI. WATER FILL
TERED BY AN EXPENSIVE. FILTER, A
WELL EQUIPPED GARAGE HEATED WITH
HOT WATER: SIZE OF LOT 20 BY ISIS FIT.
TO 16-FT. PAVED ALLEY
THE FINISH. DECORATIONS, ETC,
THROUGHOUT THIS HOUSE WOULD CON.
PARE WITH MANY 10000 MANSIONS.
STONE & FAIRFAX
1912 NEW YORK AVE
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DRIVER THROWN FROM SEAT.
Cut About Head When Car Hits
Wagon.

y. W Grier. colored, OF 1921 18th street
northwest was cut about the head this
morning when a car of the Capital Trac-
ton Company STRUCK wagon which he
was driving at 18th and u streets. Grier
was treated at Emergency Hospital.
The car struck the wagon with such
force that Grier was thrown from his
seat to the street. The glass in the We
tibule of the car was broker and the
wagon also was damaged.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-06
FUNERAL OF MRS. MEACHAM.
Services at Her Late Home and In
terment in Glenwood Cemetery.

Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude NJ
Meacham, wife of Linus f. Meacham
who died Friday. were held this after
noon at the family residence, 81 Todd
place northeast. Rev. F.. F.. Benson of
Rhode Island Avenue M. =. Church Of
ficiated. The pallbearers were -four
brothers-in-law of Mrs. Meacham. In
terment was made in Glenwood cemetery.
In addition to her husband, the deceased
is survived by three children, John
Helen and Brunette Meacham.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-06
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY.

WANT TO PURCHASE ACTIVE INTEREST
in established mercantile business; references
furnished. yours required: reply in detail--don' I
ask Tor interview unless you do Boz III,
Star Office. a.
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FOR RENT-ROOMS.

Sl2 5th ST. N.E.-EXCEEDINGLY HANDSOME
well heated Groom FIAT. furnished In the bes
OF style: entirely complete for housekeeping
everything new; every convenience: very rea
sonabIe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-06

solid Train to EAST Coast Hotels
Atlantic Coast Lines Florida Special
40 pm. All-steel, electric lighted Pull
mans. 1919 New York ave- n.w.-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-06
SUBURBAN PROPERTY.

BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY HOME, 10 ROOMS,
full sized attic: cement cellar; large sleeping
acres choice garden land; good barn and out
buildings: orchard of peach, plum and apples:
convenient to cars. stores, school, etc.: twenty
minutes ride from city. OWNER, Box 1873.
Star office g.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-06

The Star above an ad i'm
dicateS it has won the $I.OO
cash prize. For details see
Classified Pages.
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MATTRESS MAKING.

ESTABLISHED APRIL I. 1901, TEN YEARS
Of strictly honest dealing in bedding has gained
for the confidence of the public, which we
most loyalty guard. Mattresses thoroughly
renovated and returned same day when ar
ranged for previously. You can see your work
done. Inspect our line of iron beds. springs,
cribs, etc We undersell. Postal phone
Main 2O97. l will gladly call with samples
and give prices. L. r. JONES. 633 III st. NV,
lust around the corner from 1th st.
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HORSES AND VEHICLES.

l WANT A SOUND, GENTLE WORK HORSE
in exchange for a visible writing typewriter,
guaranteed in perfect condition. and valued at
500. Address Box f21. Star Office. 90
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ROOMS AND BOARD.

1924 18th ST. N.W.-SOUTHERN EXPOSED
rooms with board: hot water heat; four baths:
abundance hot water. with use OF parlOr, piano
and phone: $25 month. a.
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PERSONALS.

BOY SCOUTS.
The only photograph taken OF group can be
bought at 312 f.
AUTOMOBILES.
MODEL ''S'' FORD: OWNER LEAVING CITY;
being overhauled; price. $175. Can be seen
at 733 Ball ct. bet End and 3rd on Mass. ave.
g
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THE LAW FIRM OF RAI4STON. SIDDONS Il
Richardson and the Suburban Title and In
vpstment Company have removed their offices
from the Bond building and VIII hereafter oc-
cupy the eighth floor OF the tnion Savings
Bank building. 40 18th st NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-06
BARKER'S, 6A@ N. ". Ave.

-MONOGRAMS, ad-
dresses, etc. Per-
sonal and d i q n e r
cards. wedding invi-
tations. etc. exc
cuted in corre I
form. Lowest prices
for high-class work.
EVEpV price
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-06

THE FIRM OF DANIELS & KALDENBACH,
plumbers and gashtters. at 1915 Conn. ave-.
has this day. Feb. ;. 1912 dissolved. aud
the business will hencefo-th he conducted by
\. W. Kaldenbach of the above firm at the
same address -
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-12-27

fetches something. At the same time,
he has no hooks attached to little
Melissa. auntie dear"
Aunt Jane took up her crochet
work and was silent for a moment or
two. Then she observed that Mr..
Mickser was still comparatively
young.
what effect win that have on the
Knickerbocker company's ice crop
for next season?" queried Mrs. Merri-
wild.
Il don't exactly understand what
you mean," said Aunt Jane, "but /
mean that there is q brilliant political
career open to him. He may be our
next mayor, and then governor. and
he may be sent to the United States
senate. there's no telling, and even
become president"
Il suppose you open your windows
and air the room thoroughly after
you've been indulging. and that's why
never suspected It before" said Mrs.
Merriwid. ''What brand do you smoke,
dearie?"
as there anything to prevent
him?" asked Aunt Jane, defiantly.
"Some uninformed people might urge
a lack Of brains," said Mrs. Merriwid,
"but it seems to be that intellect isn't
the essential quality, so we'll say
that the brilliant career is open. They
may shut the door when they see him
coming. but he won't be delicate about
kicking It in. If anybody objects, he'll
try a jolly on them, and, If that
doesn't work, he'll see what sand
bag will do In the way of quieting
them. Pretty soon I'll be looking for
a sinister bulge in his coat pocket,
myself, but he's only in the jollying
stage az yet"
Il think he's a very COED natured.
genial sort of man." said Aunt Jane.
Hes campaigning now. you see.
darling" explained Mrs. Merriwid.
Hes candidate for Melissa and he's
getting ready for the preferential pri-
mary and would Ike to have your In
fioo-ence. OF course he's genial. He'd
kiss your baby, If you had one. dearie.
and you needn't worry about the tur-
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and the policeman. So as long az
there is no motion to make the tempo
rary organization permanent, Wen let
Mr.. Mickser sit around the parlor
once in a while and explain the prin-
ciples of civil government My motto
is equal rights to all and whatever
special privileges can get without
committing myself"
What do you suppose will happen
If ne insists on your committing your
self?' inquired Aunt Jane.
Mrs. Merriwid laid down her
chamois rubber and picked up an or
ange stick. "A landslide she re-
piled. "An avalanche, steam roller,
a bolt from the blue. Mr.. Mickser
will be showed under, overwhelmed,
crushed to earth, swamped, knocked
out and finally rejected. He will wan
der out of here with a dazed, stricken
expression on his genial face, bab-
bling incoherently of green fields un-
til some plying soul takes him home.
But he'll come to the next morning,
auntie"
"Come to where?" inquired Aunt
Jane.
ITO a conclusion, dearie," said Mrs.
Merriwid. 81 think he'll conclude I
don't want him."
Copyright. 1912. by W. q. chapman)
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-12-27
MELIssRs VOTE Is NOT GAS
FOR Mr.. MIcKsER.


"Melissal" exclaimed Mrs. Merri-
wid's maternal maiden aunt Jane,
with some excitement, Il declare If
they haven't taken down those horrid
billboardsi"
"U-huh," responded Mrs. Merriwid,
yawning slightly under cover Of her
shapely little hand; 81 mentioned
them to Alderman Mickser last night"
'"And they're not only cleaning the
alley every morning, they're sweeping
It." Aunt Jane continued.
Mrs. Merriwid regarded her rosy
fingernails thoughtfully. ''Is that alp"
she asked. 81 had an idea that they
might put down mosaic tiling. I'm
rather disappointed in Mr.. Mickser." !"
mot to speak of the arc light at
the corner and having a policeman
put to patrol our part of the avenue" |"
Aunt Jane concluded, note Of tri-
umph in her voice.
eff Mr.. Mickser were really devoted,
he'd patrol the avenue in the Silly
watches of the night, himself" said
Mrs. Merriwid. my heart begins to
tell me that he's only a four-fusher
after all"
well, as I've remarked before, you
are hard to please" said Aunt Jane.
''I should think 1t would be highly
gratifying to have everything done for
you the moment you express wish.
1t isn't every woman whose admirer,
however devoted, is in position of
such power as to enable him to do
such things"
THAT is no premeditated falsifica-
tion," admitted Mrs. Merriwid. "You
rang the little bell that time, dearie.
Mr.. Mickser certainly has something
Of drag. / believe when he adjusts
his block and tackle to public serv.
ice corporation and leans his manly
bulk against the windlass, he usually
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key at Thanksgiving; hall attend to
It. All you've got to do Is TO vote
early and often. You're doing well
now. Just keep 1t up"
'T'm sure don't care" Aunt Jane
bridled. 'You can take him or leave
him. 1t doesn't make any difference
to me-"
Il guess it wouldn't do" said Mrs.
Merriwid, refectively. "Of course, II
he were elected. he might attend to
the duties of his office, but the
chances are that he'd neglect them.
And as for that career, it would be
too much Of strain on me. I'd lie
awake nights wondering how long be-
fore they'd investigate him, and it's
getting so nowadays that no states
man is really safe. Imagine my feel
ings when saw him for the first time
in striped suit No man as stout as
he Is looks well in horizontal stripes"
II must say I think you're going
little too far, Melissa, my DEAR" said
Aunt Jane.
Il don't say 1t would go as far as
that" Mrs. Merriwid conceded. But
there would be the public pillory. He's
been in that several times already,
and the higher he rises the more he'll
have to expose his boot soles to popu-
lar execration, and I'd have to give
up reading newspapers or else have
my tenderest feelings lacerated by
seeing him squeezing taxpayer to
death in the front page cartoon"
THE best of men are maligned,"
said Aunt Jane.
"Too, too truel" agreed Mrs. Merri-
wild "And Mr.. Mickser is far, far
from being the best of men at that.
dearie. There are half dozen that /
could name that would have him
bleached to pale. pasty hue in COM
parison. But it's nice thing to have
those billboards down and I appre-
ciate the clean alley and the arc light
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-12-27

Sixth ward-Magistrate, J. H. Sea-
man. Waterproof: constable. John d.
Shelton, Waterproof.
Seventh ward-Magistrate. D. d,
Coleman: constable. .
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1912-12-27

Masonic lodge meets at Newellton
first Wednesday.
Masonic lodge meets at St. Joseph
on second Tuesday.
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TENsAs PARls- DIRECTORY.

Sher1ff-John Hughes.
Clerk OF Court-Joseph Curry.
Assessor-A. Bondurant.
Treasurer-W. M. Davidson.
Parish Surveyor-John Johnson.
Game warden-Charles Johnston.
Coroner-Dr., ]. G. Lilly.
Health ,Officer-Dr. L. A. Murdoch.
Members House Representatives
John Murdoch and. S. w. Martien.
Members Police Jury.
First ward-F. l. Guthrie. Notnac
P. o.
Second ward-John d. Fultz. New
elton.
Third ward-F. H. Curry. St Jo-
seph.
Fourth ward-Robert B. Lynch.
New Light
Fifth ward-B. F. Ncvay, Ashwood.
Sixth ward-Louis T. Hunter, Wa
terproof
Seventh ward-wm. A. Register,
Clayton p. o.
Clerk-R. II. Whitney. st. Joseph.
The Police Jury for Tensas parish
meets first Monday in March, June.
July, October and December, at st.
Joseph. at u o'clock m.
School Board.
First Ward-M. w. Bland, Point
Pleasant.
Second ward-Robert Y. Newell,
Newellton.
Third ward-w. ]. steen, St Jo-
seph.
Fourth ward-P. C. Smith. Delta
Bridge.
Fifth ward. C. Ellis.
Sixth Ward-w. d. A. Gorton, Wa
terproof.
Seventh ward-D. F. Miller, Cold
man p. o.
Secretary School Board and Super
intendent Education = Thomas M.
Wade, Neyellton.
Magistrates and constabIes.
First Ward = Magistrate, NJ. w.
Bland, Point Pleasant; constable,
Second ward-Magistrate. Louis
Br,;yner. Newellton; constable. L. X.
Irlltz. Nswellton.
Third Ward = Magistrate. E. f..
Newell. st. Joseph; constable, John
r. Smitha, st. Joseph.
Fourth ward-Magistrate B. Y.
Berry, Delta Bridge; constable
Fifth ward-Magistrate. D. III.
o'Kelley, Ashwood; constable,
Sixth ward-Magistrate, ]. H. Sea-
man, Waterproof; constable. John ID.
Shelton, Waterproof.
Seventh Ward--Magistrate. p. d,
Coleman: constable. .
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One Hair Astray.

A guest at certain fashionable ho-
tel recently had a crouch. He carried
it to the proprietor.
Look here" he said. things around
here are just about as rotten as they
make them When went to lunch to-
day I found hair in the ice cream, hair
in the honey and hair In the apple
sauce. Now, what do y think o. that?
Is that a good hotel?"
WELL" replied the genial propri-
etor, Il can explain the hair In the ice
cream That likely came from the
shaving Of the ice. And I suppose
that in the honey came OF the comb.
But don't understand about the hair
in the apples. they were every one
MISUNDERSTANDING.
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Members Parish Democratic Exeeu-
tive Committee.

Members Parish Democratic Exeeu-
tive Committee.
First ward-R. w. Newell. Newell
ton: F. L. Guthrie. Notnac P. o.
Second ward-Louis Buckner, New
ELTON: r. Y. Newell. Newellton.
Third ward-A. e. Green. ST. Jo-
seph: Louis Buckner Jr., St Joseph.
For~th Ward-R. B. Lynch, New
Light: P. C. Smith, Delta Bridge.
Fifth ward-D. H. O'Kelley, Ash
wood: B. F. Mcvay, Ashwood.
sixth ward-G. c. Goldman, Gold
man P. o.; Allan Shelton, Waterproof
Seventh ward-D. F. Miller. Gold
man: f. D. Coleman, Highland.
At Large-Joseph Curry, st. 10
seph: w. NJ. Davidson, st. Joseph
John Hughes. ST. Joseph: DR. X. B,
Mcmillan. Point Pleasant; John Muir
doch, Newellton-
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Fifth ward-Magistrate. D. H
o'Kelley, Ashwood; constable, -
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Magistrates and constabIes.
First Ward = Magistrate, NJ. W
Bland, Point Pleasant; constable
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Synopsis Of Game Laws-open Sea-
son.
1. Doves-From September to
March /.
2. Wood or Summer Ducks-Sep-
tember l to March 1.
8. Teal Ducks-September 15 TO
April 1.
4. River Ducks-october 1 to
March 10.
5. coots or Poule D'eau-- October
to March Is.
6. Geese or Brant--october to
March Is.
z. Snipe-September is to April 1.
s. Turkey Ccocks only)-Novem-
Der / to April Is.
9. Quail-November Is to March
10.
10. Robins-November is to March
Is.
ii. Deer Ducks only)-October
to January 1.
Limit of Bags IN a Day:
25 ducks.
Is of all other game birds.
2 bucks. and not more than five in
a season.
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District Court.

District Judge-John Dale. vidalia.
District Attorney-Abner E. Green,
st. Joseph.
Terms of Court-The terms Of the
District Court in the parish Of Tensas
are hereby fixed as follows. to-wit:
Jury Terms-Third Mondays in
April and October.
Civil Terms-Third Mondays in
January, February, March, May, June,
July, November and December.
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Religious Notices.

Rev. p. H. Fontaine. pastor N. Z.
church, holds services at Wesley
chapel on morning and afternoon OF
first Sunday, and at the Union
church, st. Joseph, on the night OF
the first Sunday and morning and
night OF the third Sunday.
Rev. Father Degnan OF Vidalia says
mass at the Catholic chapel, st. Jo-
seph. once a month. following an
nouncement.
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Town Of St. Joseph.

Mayor-W. NJ. Davidson.
Clerk--Abner e. Green.
Town Treasurer-R. II. Whitney.
Aldermen = Joseph Curry, B. F.
Young, Louis Buckner Jr.. Oscar
Levy. E. j. Walton.
Board meets first Tuesday in each
month at office of the mayor