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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1914-12-05
rHos. ]. OWEN 4 SON. Aucr1oNEERs
TRUSTEES SALE OF VALUABLE REAL ES
TATE, IMPROVED BY A THREE-STORN
AND CELLAR BRICK STORE NO. 81:

sA6 OF REAE e.
AND CELLAR BRICK STORE. NO. 913
LOUISIANA AVENUE NORTHWEST.
BY virtue Of certain deed OF trust duly re-
corded in Liber No. 326s. folio ITO ct seq. Of
the land records Of the District of Columbia
and at the request Of the party secured thereby,
the undersigned trustees will sell at public auc-
,ien: in . front Of the premises on FRIDAY.
1914. AT FOUR O'CLOCK PM, the following
described land and premises. situate in the city
of Washington District of Columbia. and desig-
mated as aud being part OF original lot two (2),
square numbered three hundred and eighty -one
(3S1). contained within the following metes aid
bounds: beginning for the same on street
twenty five l25) feet west of the northeast cor
ner of said lot aud running thence west said
stree. to the northwest of said lot. thence
south forty (4O) feet. thence southeasterly fifty
t5O) feet nine (9) inches to the southwest cor
ner of said lot. thence northeastern on Louisiana
avenue twenty three (23) feet six (6) inches
thence M right se E to said
thence north forty t40) feet to the place of be-
ginning, subject. however, to two prior deeds Of
trust securing the sum of $4,000 and $11 500
respectively. particulars of which will be stated
at time of sale.
Terms Of sale: All cash over said prior leeds
of trust. A deposit of $500 will be required at
time Of sale. All conveyancinx. recording. ETC..
piled with within fifteen days from day Of sale
otherwise the trustees reserve the right to resell
the property at the risk and cost Of defaulting
purchaser, after i've days advertisement of such
resale in some newspaper published in Wash
ington, d. C. -
CLAUD LIVINGSTON.
WILMOT W. TREW.
no27-d&ds,eSu Trustees,
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LEGAL NOTICES.
FRANK STETSON, Attorney.

SUPREME COURT OF THE DISTRICT OF CO.
lumbia. Holding Probate Court.-No. 2121S, Ad-
ministration.-Th is to give notice that the
subscriber. of the District of Columbia. has
obtained from the Probate Court of the District
Of Fannie R. Barker late of the District Of
Columbia. deceased. All persons having claims
ssht bs t fe warned
legally authenticated. to the subscriber on
or before the 24th day of November. AID. 1915:
otherwise they may by law be excluded from
all benefit Of said estate. Given under my
hand this 25th day of November. 1914. Ma
TIONAL SAVINGS AND TRUST COMPANY
by WILLIAM D. HOOVER. President. Seal.
Attest: JAMES TANNER, Register of Wills for
the District of Columbia. Clerk of the Probate
Court. no2S. de5 II
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CLAUD LIVINGSTON,
WILMOT W. TREW.
no27 -d&ds.eSu Trustees.
THOMAS DOWNING q CO.. AUcTIoNEERs.

TRUSTEES SALE OF TWO-SToRY BRICK
WEST.
The undersigned trustees. under a deed of trust
dated November 2. 1910. and recorded in Liber
3373 folio III ct se". of the land records Of the
District of Columbia. will sell at public auction
in front of the premises. on MONDAY. DECEM-
PM, lot numbered sixty t6O). Of Dulins sub
division Of lots in square numbered i've (5), as
surveyors Office of the District Of Columbia.
Terms Of sale: One-third cash. balance in equal
notes of the purchaser. and deed of trust on
the property sold. or 81 cash at purchasers
day of sale. Conveyancing, stamps and record
Ing at purchasers cost.
BENZ. F. LEIGHTON. Trustee.
GEO. Er>NCIS WILLIAMS. Trustee.
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ALEXANDR|AAFFA|R
EIks' Lodge will Hold Memorial
Exercises Tomorrow Night.
BLAME FIXED FOR DEATH
Coroner's Jury Says Melvin E.
Humphries Was Electrocuted Be-
cause Of Negligence.
Special Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence OF The Star.
ALEXANDRIA. Va. December 5.-All
arrangements have been completed for
the annual memorial exercises of Alex
andria Lodge. No. 75S. Benevolent and
Protective Order of Elks, which will
be held in the auditorium of it's home
at o'clock tomorrow night.
Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett will deliver
the memorial address. and Jacob Brill,
past exalted ruler. will make an adj
dress entitled Our Order" Selections
will be given by a quartet from the
Episcopal Theological Seminary. A
solo will be given by Miss Kathryn
Brill. Prof. Albert Hilderbrandt will
play.
The opening ceremonies will be con-
Quoted by George T. Cation, exalted
ruler, and officers. Prof. Jones Or
chestra will furnish music.
The quartet from the seminary will be
composed of Messrs. LIE Blanc. Craig
hill, Alfriend and boswell. with DIR.
G. H. Harryman as accompanist
Closing ceremonies will be conducted
by officers of the lodge. Benediction
will be pronounced by Rev. DIR. John
Lee Allison, pastor of the Second Pres
byterian Church. The memorial COM
mittee Is composed of the following:
James B. Martin, chairman; Harry
H Friedlander. ]. Owen
Lynch. Charles B. Marshall and Ernest
OFT Rammel
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c. C. SLOAN & CO., INC. Aucrs. 1907 G ST

CARPETS. SCRAP METAL. NSTRIT MENTS'
ELECTRIC TRUCK. SINGLE WAGON BAY
HORSE. ETC, FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF
COMMERCE.
By order of the Secretary of the Department Of
Commerce, we will sell at public auction on
MONDAY. DECEMBER SEVENTH 1914 AT TEN
AM, at the Bureau of Fisheries. 9Th and b sts
s:w. the following described property: One Bay
Horse, Electric Truck. one Single Wagon
Truck with pole lot Valves and Fittings. lot
Rubber Tubing. Tables. Stepladders. Steam
Pumps. Linoleum instruments. Set Harness. lot
Electric Fittings. Desks. lot Electrotypes lot Old
Copper. Chairs one BUS with pole and Shafts
lot Carpet, Bookcases. Bicycles, Adding Ma
chimes. etc
Terms: Cash. All goods to he removed imme
diately after the sale. Large cash deposits will
must be settled day OF sale. A complete list
of the articles to he sold can be seen at the
doA.
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PROPOSALS.

U. s. ENGINEER OFFICE. 3o5 SOUTHERN
building. Wash, D. c., Nov. 1s. 1914.-sealed
proposals for renting a part of the reclaimed
are6 of Anacostia Flats, for cultivation, will
be received here until Il NJ, December Z. 1914,
and then publicly opened. lnforma ton on ap-
plication. II. c. Newcomer, 1t. Col, Engrs.
no1S. 10, 90, q .de4.5
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MERCHANTS AND MINERS TRANS. Co
FLORIDA TRIPS
by Sea-"

JACKSONVILLE AND RETURN, S35 %.
SAVANNAH AND RETURN. S2ScO,
Including meals and stateroom accomno.
dations. Through tickets to all pointA
Fine steamers. Best service. Staterooms
de Luxe. Baths- Wireless telegraph.
Automobiles carried. Steamer Tues. and
Fri Send for booklet.
B. o. b. r. Co. odlces and 6l7 1Ath
st. NV.
TrRNrp Baltimore. Nd.
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FOB SALE.
Handsome brick residence at a bar
gain. Full three stories, eleven rooms,
two baths. hot-water heat. every mod
ern convenience. Newly papered and
painted throughout. Good lot. Splendid
street on the Heights, one-half square
Of 18th 81. Formerly held at So. 500. Re-
to suit.
GARDINER & DENT. INC,
S12 18th st. NV.
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BY ACRES AT RIvERDALE. MD
We'll improved 50 800
acres near Cherrydale. Va, y cleared. 2.5cO
acres at District line, Conduit road. 80. 1000
81 acres. Falls Church, Va. well imp. =. $3.50
200 acres truck land near city, in Md. we'll
improved; SO per acre.
See these bargains; easy terms on all.
BALLARD 4 LANHAM Qnc.).
Main 2265. 1926 New York ave.
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FOR SALE.
Several attractive new homes at re-
duced prices. II you contemplate pur-
chasing or exchanging for a new home.
don't overlook the fact that we spe-
cialise on such properties. We have all
that are for sale. Price and terms to
meet your demands.
GARDINER DENT. INC,
S12 18th st. NV.
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J. G. SLOAN & CO.. Inc. Aucrs.. 14o7 G ST.

On TUESDAY. DECEMBER EIGHTH. 1914,
will sell at public auction within our rooms 1907
G street northwest. all pledges which there
is due one years interest. or more. consisting
of Diamonds. Watches, Jewelry Silverware, etc.
On exhibition Monday, December Z. 1914.
Terms: CASH
PRUDENTIAL LOAN SOCIETY,
del 81. exSu T24 9th st. NV.
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THos. J. OWEN 4 son. AUcTIoNEERs.

BY virtue Of trust in Liber s474 folio 2s4
We will sell at public auction, in front Of the
premises, on MONDAY. THE SEVENTH DAY
OF DECEMBER, 1914 AT FOUR-THIRTY
O'CLOCK PM, lot 20 in McGee's subdivision
in square southeast of square 1865 being No.
2O3 18th street ne.
Sale to be subject to first trust Of e. 900 90:
10000 deposit; u Of equity in cash; balance
payable In one year Mt per cent.
GEORGE c. GERTMAN
i HARRY NJ. PACKARD.
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FOR sALE-oNE OF THE GREATEST BAR
GAINS EVER OFFERED ON COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS.
Between 18th and 18th sts three-story
and cellar brick dwelling, containing II rooms
tive feet or more Il tse
lot, running back to wide public alley.
$3.50 will buy this elegant home. 1t will
compare with many held at $4,000 and $12.-
600. In fact, $500 was once loaned on this
property.
II you wish to purchase house at a price
SO low that you would be able to sell at
profit. this is your opportunity.
STONE FAIRFAX. 1912 New York ave.
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FOR sALE-HOUsES,


(COntfnued.)
FOR sALE-ATTENTION. INVESTORS
One of the best propositions 11P siuS ever offered
New brick houses with baths. renting at .
rent is so low that there were dozens after
STONE ( FAIRFAX 1912 New York ave.
FOR sALE-sPLENDID NvEsTMENT.
PAYING 11To NET.
Each rents for $3.50.
New brick houses on numbered street north
west Very attractive, with baths and con
venances 10 Of them. All rented.
STONE ( FAIRFAX. 1892 New York ave.
FOR SALE-A CHANCE FOR A BARGAIN.
Handsome 3-story houses at a sacrifice Out
of-town owner must sell.
Reduced to $4.1JO
Within 300 feet of Stanton Park, near 9Th
rooms and bath.
STONE & FAIRFAX 1912 New York ave.
FOR SALE-$s,75O
New York ave near LIST nv
rooms and bath, full 3story houses. and
well constructed. They were not built for sale.
but erected by days work for owners occu-
STONE FAIRFAX. 1912 New York ave.
s rooms on each floor. Cellar under entire
house. stairways.
stone & FAIRFAX. 1852 New York ave.
FOR sALE-*4.25O.
Brick dwelling. with garage.
Hotwater neat
2 stories. cellar. rooms deep on each floor.
Near 9th St cars.
STONE & FAIRFAX. 1912 New York ave.
FOR SALE-s4. 500.
NJ st. 9th.
Brick. stories: s rooms and bath; lot
25N10O feet.
STONE & FAIRFAX. 1912 New York ave.
FOR sALE-s5.OOo WILL BUY HOME ON
Mass. NV. west of 9th.
8 rooms: 20 feet wide.
lovely location.
STONE & FAIRFAX. 1912 New York ave.
FOR SALE-TwO CHEAP HOUSES.
NEW. ATTRACTIVE.
$3.50 EACH.
Well constructed. beautifully finished. About
every modern convenience. Hot-water heat,
electric lights. tiled bath; good-sized lots.
Very easy payments.
1907 AND 1909 18th.
One square from 14th and Shepherd SITS.
STONE & FAIRFAX. 1912 New York
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Potomac River Landings

AND BALTIMORE
Steamers leave eth st. wharf for Baltimore and
river points Monday. Wednesday and SATURDAY., I
pm: arrive Baltimore second morning out. Leave
Pier 3, Light St, Monday, "wednesday
and Saturday. pm; arrive Washington second
morning out. River freight prepaid. Passenger
service frst-class Freight received until 3:<5
p. m. sailing days.
JOS r. STEPHENSON, Agent,
Maryland, Delaware and Virginia Rwy, Co..
Telephone Main 1S. It'll st. Wharf.
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FOR SALE
Big bargain In two-story residence on
the Heights near 18th st. Seven rooms
and bath. cellar, lot "a feet wide by
good depth. In thorough repair. Owner
very anxious to deal Price only s., $50.
GARDINER DENT. INC,
S12 18th st. NV.
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Jury Fixes Cause Of Death.

A coroners jury summoned by Dr. T.
NJ. Jones to investigate the circum-
stances attending the death of Mel
win z. HUMPHREYS, after hearing the
testimony of twenty-one witnesses last
night at Wheatley's undertaking estab-
lishment. returned a verdict that they
believed HUMPHREYS came to his death
by coming in contact with a live wire
and 1.-The current being transmitted
from Alexandria County Lighting Com
pany's wire over an obsolete wire due
to negligence of the Alexandria County
Lighting Company"
The jury was composed of J. w. Bales,
foreman; n. l.. Williamson, Llewellyn
F. Dyson, George H. Robinson, George
w. Carter and Norman Roberts.
An exhibit prepared by the Depart
ment of Agriculture in this city, which
will be shown at the Pacific Panama
exposition at San Francisco, was ship
ped to Washington today on cars to
the Washington navy yard and will be
loaded on the collier Caeser, which will
shortly sail for San Francisco. Martin
NJ. Klein. this city, an employee of that
department. will attend the exposition
and look after the exhibit
Mrs Jean Charlotte W. L. Yeatman,.
funeral took place at IL O'Clock this
morning from the residence. go North
Washington street. Services were con-
Quoted by Rev: w. j. Morton, rector Of
SnIlsl z. =. SHurcn. burial was made
in Christ Church cemetery
Pallbearers were Robert S. Jonea
George Uhler. Robert E Lee. Arthur
Bryant. Lawrence Washington and n
R. Burke.
Motor Cyclist Is Injured.
William B. Archer. a contracting
steamfatter of this city. had his leg
fractured while en- route to Baltimore
yesterday morning. when his motor
cycle skidded. Mr.. Arthur also sus-
tanned cuts on his face. He was taken
to st. Agnes Hospital. where he is now
a patient.
A health meeting was held last night
at the rooms Of the chamber of com.
merce under the auspices of the Alex
andria Anti-Equal Suffrage League.
Addresses were made by several local
mop kerS.
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SUBURBAN PROPERTY.
FARMS.
FOR SALE.

so ACRES GOOD FARMING LAND, MONT; CO,
Nd: miles city; splendid roads: good I'm,
provements; orchard. VIII sacrifice $4,000
per acre. Adjoining land held at $200.oo
per acre.
10 acres on W.. B. & A.. good Improvements;
Y mile station; bearing orchard OF acres
stream. spring. large barn and outbuildings.
So. 900. 90 quick sale.
90 acres; % miles city at station: orchard.
fine spring, stream; only $2,5OOOO. Easy
terms.
Nearly IS acres. Beltsvile. Nd: l mile
we'll watered. Reduced to $2.500O0-
ARTHUR NJ. CONNOR.
223-4 Oxford bldg. 726 14th ST. NV.
$500 CASH.
acres. miles out on macadam road; good
soil; convenient to transportation; $3.50.
$500 CASH.
81 acres: scent car fare to Washington;
good stable and chicken houses; excellent soil.
Price, LOCO.
$50 CASH.
IS acres, situated 8 miles from Washing
ton on macadam road; convenient to trans
portation: small house. good barn; fruit; fine
spring; running water in fields; excellent soil
Price, $500.
$500 CASH.
IL acres. 3 miles from District line: near
macndam road: short walk from Scent fare;
excellent 7-room house. newly papered: barn.
etc: running stream. Only 81 800. Don't miss
buying this.
JOHN F. DoNoHOE & SONS INC,
314 Pa. ave. Sc.
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FOR SALE-oNE OF THE BEST BARGAINS
We have ever offered Park road. Located
west Of 18th Beautiful modern home
with big rooms and tiled bath. Hot-water
heat, elec lights large lot, paved rear alley
In splendid condition. Owner has moved out
of town and will sacrifice for $500. It's a
real bargain
SHANNON & LUcHs. 7ls 14th st. NV.
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4 HONE BEACTIFUL-AN EXCEPTIONAL OP-
poetunity In Q new house: rooms and bath on
two 1oors; in one Of Washfngtons select locali-
ties: west Of 18TH north of Fla. ave-; conven-
lent to both car systems; wide frontage: deep
lot: artistic design: beautiful finish: oak noors
throughout: automatic heater: garage: attic.
address OWNER. Rox toa Star ofncc
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FOR SALE-THE FARM LATELY OCCUPIED
by the late Fred W. Bergman. near Suitland.
Md. The improvements consist of double
ming water. bath, etc: tenant dwelling. sta
BILE. storehouse and loft. and 30-ton COW
eondtion: several springs s and dn artesan water
231a of fine soil all fronting road. Get
your broker to show you this property or see
me for full particulars. CHARLES A.
SHIELDS, administrator of F. W. Bergman,
deceased 1919 New York ave
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FOR SALE-yERY CLOSE no THE CAPITOL,
and Library. A very substantial 3-story brick
house, built about : years ago. 10 nice
rooms and tiled bath. Hot-water heat
Double rear porches. Oak floors on first floor
Tits pyice.
SHANNON LUCHs. 713 14th ST. NV.
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FOR SALE-A FINE BUNGALOW, OCCUPY
Ing prominent in Saul's Addition Big
lot. Planned and built especially for the
owner. First foor-living roodn dining room
Kitchen. pantries. 3 bedrooms and bath
Second foor-2 bedrooms = storage rooms AMI
large hall. Specially made screens. All in
perfect condition. Price, s.. go.
SHANNON & LUCHS, 7is 18th ST. NV.
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1O-A. 7-R. HOUSEHOLD OUTBUILDINGs;
plenty fruit; good water; electric lights; one
half mile electric line: in Va. $1,000.
3s31 A.-MONTGOMERY CO.; ALL IN Gull
tivation: 7-r house; outbuildings: 1 mile ~.
station; 20 miles out; good roads; $500.
20 Alp MILES OUT: SIR. BUNGALOW;
outbuildings; good condition; convenient to rail
road; will exchange: So, $50.
MORGAN BROS. 800 n Y ave
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AUCTION SALES,

TO CLOSE AN ESTATE.
We will sell at public auction in front of
the premises, ON FRIDAY. DECEMBER
ELEVENTH. 1914. AT FOUR O'CLOCK PM.
part OF lot No. 9. square No. 494, improved by
a seven-room brick dwelling.
Terms easy and announced at sale. 500 de-
post required at sale All conveyancing and
recording at purchasers cost Terms Of sale
to be complied with in Is days OF deposit
forfeited de5791O
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FOR SALE
New. modern and room houss,.
On exceptionally easy terms. Pricsa.
81 $50 and 81 $50
Monthly payments Of $1o.5O ana
&21-50 include all interest and pay
uents on principal.
Your rent money will buy one.
Finished throughout with best ma.
terfa1 and workmanship; tiled bath;
dome in dining room: handsome paper
ing and fixtures. located 18th and o
SITS. Sc. Open and lighted until Q
p.m- every day.
Representative on premiasA
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FOR SALE-PRICE $3.50 BUILT ONLY
about years ago rooms. baths Hot
water heat. electric lights. Splendid north
west section with hgh-claAs surroundings
Built by one Of the best builders in the city
It's snap.
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FOR SALE-NEAR 18th AND PARK ROAD A
beautiful S--OoIn and bath modern home In
Epd condition Large lot. Nothing else in
this block for less than 5000. Owner wants
10 sell quickly and will take 81. 800
SHANNON LCCHS 7l3 14th St NV
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HoMESEEkERS ATTENTION!
will finance the building of your home At
specifications very small cash payment.
Balance like rent. All houses detached. Large
lot. For further particulars call on
WM. H. RICHIE
317 Colorado Building. Phone Main 5231.
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SEE THIS INvESTMENT-RENTED AT 5000. 90
for the year: price. 800 for quick sale;
4 new 4-room and bath houses; large yard and
porches; In q fine location. Boz 40. Star
office.
FOR SALE ATTRACTIVE MODERN BUNGA-
low no. ar ,o Out Rpee bs esufed to
and electric lights; good lot. Address Box
60, Star Office.
FOR SALE-CORNER HOUSE. WELL LoCAr-
ed In the southeast; must make quick sale
and viii take 5000: easy terms: located
near the Capitol and Library; ideal home; all
modern: large sunny rooms. Address Box
81, Star ONCE.
A RARE BARGAIN IF SOLD AT ONCE
Gated northwest section: h.-w. heat. electricity
and gas combination fixtures: hardwood door.
et". OWNER Roy 2at. Sta- o~1"c.
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FOR sALE-wuL POSITIVELY SELL, AT
sacrifice price. six room modern house. located
west Of 18th and north Of Park road. in one
Of the best blocks In Mount Pleasant; a loan
Of $4,000 was made on this house about year
ago: viii sell for $3.s75. easy terms: an
269, Star once.
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FOR SALE-wAS $500. REDUCED TO 81. $50
for immediate sale. Cheap for a home or in
vestment Good section southeast, strictly
white neghborhood- rooms and bath. Light
eoncreted cellar Modern and in fine condi-
uon. Inc purchaser OF this house should
SHANNON & LUCHS. 71a l4th ST. NV.
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the same stock as the Normans who
conquered England in the eleventh CEN
fury. They stoutly declare their allegi-
ance to the English crown, but as
stoutly assert their right to home rule
Although the Channel islanders are
Just under hundred thousand in num-
hcrs, they are divided into two dis
tinct States, each making its own regu-
latIons ana collecting and spending its
own revenues.
Jersey has about $1,000 people. yet
j, has Parliament, or States, of fifty
i've members, consisting of jurats. rec
tors, constahlos, deputies and a halllfr,
besides the Lieutenant Guvornur.
Both Jersey ana Guernsey have re.
Gently adopted laws permitting the dis
cussIons in the governing houses To h,
in either French or English, hut an uili %
clal documents must u" IN French
To show the difference in the judicial
system from that Of England, II may h,
mentioned that in Jersey cases are heard
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payment OF $4,000 yearly to the British
Government The revenues in 1911
amounted To about st35,000.
The Island of ManX has no national
insurance, old age pensions, income
taxes. death, estate or stamp duties or
any other If the newfanglcd notions
which have gripped London. The i'm
port duties are lower tnan in England.
The ManN people on the whole are
very we'll satisfied with the leglslaung
done for them ana are proud of their
home rule government,
The inhabitants of the Channel Islands
speak French as their home tongue,
although practically every one knows
English as well. The islands are nearer
Franc" than England some hoing within
ten miles of the French shore. So it
is not surprising to find their laws and
institutions founded on French prin-
ciples
The natives are the descendants of
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The smoking room.

courts and even an Attorney General.
At their capital of Douglas. "A town
of 10000. ManX laws are made. These
statutes are read aloud every year with
great ceremony on the Tynwa.d Ill.,
near the town Of Peel n spot famous in
the islands history. The ManX laws
are proclaimed in the original ManX
tongue, which IL more distinct from
English than French or German and Is
spoken only by "A few elderly ManXmcn.
There was a time when the ManXmcn
had their own king. Orry. who has
given his name to the little putting
craft which takes tourists over to
Douglas from Liverpool, Orry was a
two handed sword swinging Scandl-
navian rover who conquered the island
Of MdnN ana established the government
which has endured to this day. lie
divided the land into six shcadlngs, as
they are called each of which elected
| four legislators. These elected Deputies