Evening Star Newspaper, April 10, 1893, Page 8

THE FISHERMAN’S LUCK VILLE, ‘THE EVENING STAR: WASHINGTON, D.C, MONDAY, APRIL 10, 1893-TEN PAGES. IMPRESSIVE SERVICES. Is Sald This Season to Be = Good Catch of | Testing the Rainfall Along Eock Creek—| A Sermon by Cardinal Gibbons and the Rite Fish. There are more enthusiastic anglers in Wash- ington just mow than there have been for a num- ber of fishing seasons, and it is all because of the opening of what promises to be an un- usually successfal season. The catch of white perch during the last ten days bas been phenomenal, and not only have they been caught in large numbers, but they have been of large size, affording the anglers good sport. Probably the best fishing grounds for them now are along the Potomac from Georgetown to the Chain bridge, the spawning grounds, where during the week some anglers have canght as many as 300 fish in a single day. Fishing in the Eastern branch bas not been #0 good, but it is improving, and there as well as et Four-mile ron many anglers are trying their f Last Sunday the banks of the river were lit- with fishermen, besides many who Gistance out of town in search of trout or chub, and all the week the ‘have been visited by the of the marine products, now being caught in « Vir- twenty-five miles of this great sport, It is t but the location of the stream, location they are not at all communicative, fearing thata wholesale raid on soon exterminate the fich, Among those who have visited the stream this Mr. Cor ite of Georgetown and Mr. Jesse Middleton of Four-mile un, The former captured thirteen trout while the latter landed eighteen. OPESING OF THE BLACK BASS SEASON, ‘The black bass eeason bas opened under more than favorable conditions and the anglers in search of this game species of fish are now en- Joying their fishing trips. Even down the river the iaaies ore catching some good bass, dip nets are taking them vicinity of the Chain bridge. ‘the Maryland waters there it is unlawful to ‘and as one-balf the fine goes to some of the anglers are consider- advisability securing the one to detect the law and bring them to justice. Whitaker of the Freaniry De- partment caught four black bass at Great Falls, the clubs house Mr. Joe Hunter was successful. Messrs. Sterrett, Hood, and Maj. Kirby visited the Monocacy, the principal fishing grounds for base, there they landed several fixh. Perb at the Little Falls by Mr. fell. He went up the river percis tishing, using e small perch hook end baiting with’ angle worms. During the course of the day he hooked two fine baes and landed both of them, Chl ni 8 ‘Tranofers of Keal Estate—Notes. Correspondence of The Eventne Star. Rocxvitzg, April 9, 1893. The following transfers of real estate have been recorded in the office of the clerk of the eireuit court during the past week: Takoma Park Loan and Trust Company to Theodore . Willis, lot 7, block 75, Takoma Park; €820. Wm. 8. Rouzee and wife to Joseph E. Dyer, Part of tract of land called “‘Patience;* $200. L. B. Johnson and wife to Nathan Kenney, two acres and two square perches of land at Hyattstown; #100, Sarah L, Boss and others to Margaret Bartlett, five and three-quarter acres of land at Spencerville; $—, Eugene E. Snyder and Rachel Cooke to Wm. H. Griffith, twenty-three and a half acres of land called Griffithburg; $575. Spring Lake Park Com- my to Lhomas F. Foley, lot 13, block 4, Epring Lake Park: #150. - Augustus Stabler — .. Poole and wife of land in Pooles- wite and Martha Lea to E. W, Thornton, acres of |: to James E. Pyles, ville; #600. HK. T. Jarboe and wife to county commissioners, land for use of public road; @—, Lucy Hall and husband to Charles F, Duvall, 7,425 square feet of land in Gaithers- burg; $800, Titus Day to George E, Day, 10534 acres of land: $4,667, ‘The Chevy Chase Land Company to H. Louisa Dessez, lows 3 and 4, in block 34, Chevy Chase; $1,950," Same to Wm. ‘. 8. Curtis, lot 2, biock 43, Chevy Chase; $1,200. Same to Francis S. Arnold, Ipt 20, block 33, Chevy Chase; #900. Same to Leon E. Dessez, lots 5, 6, 9 and 10, block 34, Chevy Chase; £4,200. In order to ascertain as near as possible the amount of water which passes ito the Poto- mac at the mouth of Kock creek the engineer department of the District of Columbia are at present making arrangements for placing rain puedes didlenal palate within a: aociicay composing the water shed of the creek. F that purpose Mr. F. T. Thurston of the sewer departuent has made application to a number of gentlemon residing in proximity to Kock creek to operate these rain gauges and make reports of the rainfall to that department. The standard ram gauges in use by the United States geological survey will be used for the purpose and will be furnished without cost to those who will use them. ‘This instrument con- sists of a collector, receiving reservoir aud overflow attachment. The collector i# funnel shaped, having a turned brass rim eight inches in diameter at the top. The receiver is cvlindrical. 20 inches deep and 2.52 inches in diameter, making the area of base one-tenth the area of the collector. The overflow is 6 inches in diameter and 22 inches deep. A measuring rod graduated to inches and tenths of inches is furnished with each gauge. A suitable box is also provided for the reception of the gauze and overftow apparatus, and the whole thould be placed in an open space, preferably over grass tod, und ut least thirty feet from any building or other object which may have a greater height than the apparatus, Mr. John W. Horner, residing near Mr. W.A. Alvey of the Baltimore and Olio rail- road went to the Monocacy, where they spent Thursdsy and Friday, capturing twenty-nine fish, which aggregated more than thirty pounds. FISHING THE VIRGINIA STREAMS, While every point on the Potomac river is Virginia within easy access of this city. Mr. Jewse Midleton visits these places more than any other angler, and be ge ood Tuck, Last week he visited Holmes and Cam- eron runs. ‘These streame form Hunting creek, and in them are caught fieh that are not to be found in the river very often, In Holmes run Fun lives the large pike, which isunexcellent table ‘The former stream is reached by driving over the Columbia pik xbout four miles from Arlington station, while Cameron run is ouly a short distance from Bush Hill station, on the Alexandria and Fredericksburg railroad. One angler caught thirteen pikein this stream one his week and some of the natives are re- to be dipping the fish in much larger Several fiching parties have been ar- to leave here this afternoon and tomor- points on the upperand lower Potomac. Morning a party consisting of Me-srs, Middieton, Thos. Taylor. Mr. ‘MeNichol wiil visit Occoquan Falls, fine base were caught lust seasou, ounds are more than two miles village, but s path through picturesque leads directly to it, ‘Bberal supply of bass and goggle eves the canal at ““Widewater” by the Wash- tracted & veral mmem- have already caught some of they are all pledged to put the water, unless the hovk injures F £ i rH i ¥ r Hd Hy dl TH 2 an —_-—_—_ Infante and Adulterated Milk. To the Raitor of The ¥vening Star: As shown by Dr. Joba 5. Billings in his re- ent lecture before the Sanitary League of the District the death rate of colored infants under ‘one year of age in this city ts 696 out of every 1,000, and of white infants of the same age 273 Right bebind this appalling state- : startling state- ment of the superintendent of dairy products, Chemist J. D. Hird, that “90 ver ceut of the milk coming into Washingion is roMbed of part of its cream, and 50 per cent of it is colored.” ‘May not this be the explanation of the enor- mous death rate of infants during their firt year when miik alone forms their sole article of Bourishmeut? It seems to me that this is a question. aud demands pretty serious cunsider- ation from the District Commissioners, and if not from them then from the Sanitary League. The chancellor of the Maryland board of health reports that 3,673 more infants died uring the year 1582 in the city of New York, when there were no mili insnectors, th. during 1383, when the milk inspectors were at work cou- fiscating adulterated milk! ‘The city cher.ist of New Orleans in his report lth shows that New Orleans 300,000 vearly for the wate: Used to adulterste the milk supply of that In addition to the evils of adulteration there are others connected with our milk supply which demand the most careful scrutiny. It has been conclusively proven that milk from a tuberculous cow may contain the bacilli of tu- Dereulosix. From inspection through the water added to the milk, or even from the water used im cleansing the milk cans, the germs of typhoid fever. diphtheria. scarlet fever and cholera may be introduced inte the human system. It bas been demonstrated (see “Brit. M. J." for Jan., 1898.) that cows may contract searlet fever and induce the disease 2 through the milk. M. Miguel. in ¢ ef the Rov. Micro- sara he found in one cubic ) of milk, on : ‘only two hours after being taken from the cow, 9.000 micro- organism. In one hour more the number had increased to 31.750, while in twenty-four hours after leaving the cow the sixteen drops contained over 5,000,000 germs! Prof. Bang of Copenhagen Dacilli of tuberculosi« found and butter were not destroyed by scalding at a temperature of 150 degrees Fahrenheit. Even 176 degrees did not render milk free from disease-breeding germs. These facts being undisputed it would seem that no greater service could be rendered to the people of this than for the proper authorities to thoroughly investigate this whole question of our milk supply and not trust to the analysis of an occasional pint here and there. Haney O. Hatt. April 7, 1893. SS Discrimination in the Civil Service. To the Faitor of The Evenins Star In view of the fact that Political parties are observes that in milk, cream he two principal mmitted to the civil service reform principle the inquiry naturally suggests itself upon what principle of right and justice do said parties discriminate in favor Of one class of officials, namely, thoso within | department | r earriers, postal clerks and others, | young Crispi the classified service, clerks. le socalled, n equally deserving class who hap- Pen at the present time to be not thus classified Ramely, chiefs of divisions, fourth-class post- masters and others? While technically this dis- €rimination may be within the law or rather is Bot in violation of the letter of the law, yet ‘that ti is contrary to ite spirit and glaringly in- consistent is indisputable. While »ware that the present chief execu- | tioner of fourth~class postmasters is but foilow- ing the exampie of bie two immediate p decessors, one « democrat, the other a republi- ean, surely the time bas arrived when such mis. erable business shonid be discontinued. It is not only contrary to prevailing public sentiment, but absolutely indefensible. It is also suggested fm this connection that in the selection of | tion of our for this place, has contented to operate one of the gauges and efforts are now being made to obtain similar service near Norbeck and Red- land. Any gentleman who takes an interest in matters of this kind will find it a pleasure to operate one of the gauges and will at the rame time be conferring public benefit, Persons living along the course of Hock creek and who may bave observed and kept a record of floods curred in that stream during past ¢ also furnixh eome information that neer department government. information s important public matter will receive prompt attention if directed to F ‘Thurston, Observer, Engineer Department, District building, Warhington, D. C. Mr. Franklin prominent resident of this county, di rday morne g last at the residence of bis son-in-law, Oliver ‘owers, Glenwood, Howard county, aged seventy-three years, Ex-€ Euent at the Corcoran ‘Motel, this place, night and left for his home in Frederick city today, driving his team of fine trotters, The report of the state lunacy commission, who some time ago made an examination of the mental condition of Wm. Bond, colored, under sentence of death for murder and confined in the jailat this place, has not vet been made ublic, and the itapression prevails here that P ill suffer the extreme penalty of the law ynext.the day designated by Gov. Brown for the execution. An effort which is likely to be successfal is now being made to organize a stock company here e purpose of Lighting the town by electricity. S.A. M Sones Drugs in Milk, To the E/itor of The Evenine % Would it not be well for the District authori- ties while investigating the quality of milk sold in the city to go a step further and inquire as to use of antiseptics therei Some years ago I was, as an attorney, thrown fn contact with the milk business, aa conducted by retailers, and was astounded to find the use of untiseptics one of the concomitant, One of Confirmation Administered. Notable services were held at St. Aloysius’ Church yesterday morning and afternoon, the presence of Cardinal Gibbons and « number of distinguished churchmen rendering the occs sion more Solemn high mass wa celebrated, Rev, M. J. Byrnes, 8. J., being celebrant; Rev, P, J. McGinney, 8. J., deaco Rev. John Halloran, 8. J., subdeacon; Rev. A. J. McAvoy, master of ceremonies; Revs. Cor- nelius Gillespie and Aloysius Sabet! attendants on the cardinal, and William Quinlan first mas- ter of ceremonies of altar boys. Among those present were Mgr, Sbaretti, auditor, and Mgr, Papi, secretary of the papal delegation, and Father Sabettt, 8, J, professor of theology at Woodstock Ci The cardinal delivered an eloquent sermon upon the subject of faith and exhorted his hearers to cling steadfast to the faith of the church, which after all else is gone is atill » source of the greatest comfort, In the afternoon at 8 o'clock the cardinal ad- ministered confirmation to a class of 500 boys and girls, being assisted by Rev. Father Gillese pie, 8. J., and Rev. Father Byrnes, 8, J, In the confirmation ceremenies Messrs, G, Bogan and G. Dowell acted ax sponsors for the boys, while Misses Irene and Hannah Wade acted in a simi- lar capacity for the girls, a SANDY SPRING. Correspondence of The Evening Star, Sanpy Srrixo, Mp, April 7, 1893. Farmers’ Club, No. 8, known as ‘The Monte gomery," met at Woodlawn, the beautiful old homestead belonging to Benjamin D, Palmer, on Saturday last, with » good attendance of members and Mesers, Wm. W, Moore and Rob- ert Mackall as guests, Robert H, Miller, di- rector of the Maryland experiment station in Prince George's county, had been asked at a previous meeting to give a report of tests made at the station of the comparative value of different kinds of feed for cattle, and he stated that cornmeal had yielded the best resulta, ‘The question for discussion at the May meet- ing reads th low Much Can a Farmer | Afford to Spend in Visiting the World's Fair?” and Francis Snowden, who will entertain the club next at Ingleside farm, was appointed to prepare an essay upon the subject. Some emall boys surreptitiously roasting Easter eggs on Sunday afternoon contrived to set on fire about thirty acres of woodland, the property of Mr. Joseph Harding. | Several jundred men were promptly on the scene and with some difficulty the flames were subdued before reaching any dwellings. The annual stockhoiders’ meeting of the Sandy Spring Lyceum Company occurred on the evening of April 3and, as usual, the neat building wax crowded. Charles E, Bond was elected president; Sarah T. Moore, secretary, and Samuel }. Wetherald, treasurer, with the foliowing board of directors: John’ Thom: Susannah L. Thomas, Frank M. Hallowell, becea T. Miller and Mary Bentley Thomas. ‘The principal attraction on ‘this occasion is always the reading of the history of Sandy Spring neighborhood for the preceding year, and Mrs. Eliza N. Moore apparently performed this duty for the ninth time to the satisfaction of all her friends and neighbors. Mre. Charles Hl. Shoemaker, Mixses Clarice, Shoemaker are in Germantown, P: Caro- line H, Miller, Mrs. Walter H, Brooke and Mrs. Alban G. Thomas in New York and Miss Frances D. Stabler in Washington, — Miss Mathews of Howard county is the guest of Miss Martha Holland; other visitors here are it Gilpin of Baltimore, Mixs Cynthia Downmann, Mra, Woodward, Miss Edith Woodward, Miss Hallie Jackson, Miss Fanny Osborn and Miss Ann Safford of Washiugton, Miss Annie M. Chandlee of Alexandria, Miss’ Esther 'T. Moo of Swarthmore College, Wm. Lea and wife of Wilmington and Mrs. Emilie T. Massey of Bal- Uimore, ‘The latter hax rented for the summer larden, the home of Misses Alice and Beatrice Yeon Mra. R. Rowland Moore is proparing to spend several months in a very primitive section of Westmoreland county, Va., where Mr. Moore is extensively engaged in the umber business, ‘The Women's Amociation, a literary and do- mestic club which has been in existence more than thirty vears, met at the Cedars, the home of Miss Ellen Farquhar, on ‘Thursday after noon. Mies Martha Lea, Miss Eliza Brooke, Mra, James P. Stabler, Mrs, Harry W, Davis, Misses Luey and Ellen Stabler, Misses Mary E. ilpin, Rebecca T. Miller and’ florence Hallo- a Mrs. E. P, Thomas were guests of the day and nearly all present contrivated bricf articles or recipes. The society adjourned to Norwood the 4th of May. Prof. Wm. Taylor Thorn bas gone to Rich- mond and Bedford City, Va. He expecta to be absent three or four months, lecturing upon English literature to private classes and « sum- mer school. ‘The Horticultural Society, which had been dropped for five months, held the first meeting of the season Tuesday at Stanmore, the reri- dence of Mrs. Caroline H. and Henry H. Mil ler. M. BG. rooke, Mr. and Mrs. Janney edith and Ruth By large firm went so far as to advertise “none souring milk,” and smaller dealers were com- pelled, in self-defense, to furnish the same guality. To me, who had been reared ona farm, where it is known that milk begins to sour at once unon being taken from the cow, the heresy of “non-souring milk” was simply horrible. No matter what drug ix used to prevent souring, the partaking of it in such siall por- tions us with children can have but serious re- sults through accumulation in the system, and I trust the heaith department will interpose their fiat. Watered milk ix not injurious if pure water be used: but drugs of any nature should be peremptorily tabooed. Lawren, pte! erro A District Exhibit at the Fair. To the Ecitor of The Evening Star: Inasmuch as it is settled that the Distriet cannot have an exhibit of its public schools at Chicago I suggest that we might exhibit for the admiration of our own and foreign people our magnificent public school fund. What a splendid showing it would make alongside that of the states to which Congre: has given $35,000,009 in money and 30,000,000 acres of publie lands, inctuding those for rail- roads and internal improvements. This would would require no space, inasmuch as the gov- ernment has never given the District a dollar of money or an acre of land. Then we might add to that the amendment to the Blair educational bill adopted by the Senate depriving the Dis- trict of its share for which the original bill pro- vided. ‘To make it more complete there might be added the bill passed a couple of years ago giv- ing of the states from the proceeds of the c lands $25,000 per annum for “the my plete endowment and maintenance of colleges for the benefit of agriculture and me- chunie arts,” with the District left out. ‘Then if it is desired to make the exhibit more complete, we might add the act passed by quizing the superintendent of who draws a salare of 83,000 out of the District revenues, to be # non-resident! ‘To this might be ‘added the tunnel, with » statement of the $3,000,000 wasted on it, and the Zoo for the Smithsonian, for which the Dis- trict is required to help pay And finally, for the instruction and admira- ign visitors, we might add the nt as an illustration of “home rule” and republican government in the capital of the greatest nation on earth. The list might be extended indefinitely, but this would be unnecessary, for it is safe to say that there would be nothing to equal it. By all means let's have a District exhibit. W. C. Dover. each Dastri wern: oe ae A Conscienceless Scapegrace. It seems to be the misfortune of men in high public position to have a black sheep in their flock. Signor Crispi, the ex-prime minister of Italy, bas just been forced to have his son arrested and placed in a house of correction. It was not alone the young man’s debauchery that induced Sig. Crispi to appeal to the ju- dicia! authorities at Rome, nor was it due to family quarrels, as some have aseerted, but to practice of pilfering his father's Private papers, which he was enabled to sell right and left. In this way me most important letters from Garibaldi and Marzini have found their way into the possession of those for whom they were not meant, and, more serious still, some private letters on affairs of state are said to be now in the hands of Sig. Crispi's political enemies. ‘The affair bas caused an intense commotion in government circles and every effort is being made to recover the stolen documents. Luigi Crispi, the young man in question, was well-known man about town who was e to | be seen in public places with a gay retinue of sinners. While he is incarcerated in the house of correction at San Silvestro he is accorded immunity from hard iabor, which all the other fourth-class postmasters the department should be governed less by the recommendations of Politicians than by the wishes of the commu- Rities interested (qxpressed not by indorse- ments nd petitions, but by popular vote,) the candidates, however, tobe examined as to their qualifications, &c., by post office experte, . young “incorrigibles” are obliged to perform, but otherwise his treatment is as rigorous as that of bis companions. ees ‘The majority of the securities of the Ohio and Mississippi and the Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern have been deposited in London and New York, thus ing the conditions precedent to uniting these two roads in one ine. A NEW ELECTRIC RAILROAD Which is Proposed to Be Bult via Ellicott City Between This City and Baltimore, ‘The Baltimore Sun today says: All frane chires and rights of way have been secured or are guaranteed, it is said, for an electric rail- way between Baltimore and Washington, and construction work will begin at an early date. ‘The road is to be thirty-eight miles long. Capital to the rmount of $1,500,000 has been subscribed, it is said, to carry out the project, It is understood that Alexander Brown & Sons, bankers of Baltimore, are in the enterprise, along with other Baltimoreans, and the Elliotts, prominent bankers of Boston, and two New York capitalists, ‘Tho Boston and New York people and the Browns furnish the bulk of the capital and their representatives will have charge of the construction, This enterprise is not connected. it is eaid, with the Traction Com,..r¥'s projected road between Baltimoro and Washington, The new road will be under two different managements, which will consolidate tn oper- ating it, ‘The section from Washington to Ash- ton, in Howard county, which is half way to Baltimore, will be under the supervision of one management and the Baltimore end will be con trolied by the other. THE PROPOSED ROUTE. The Baltimore route will begin on Edmond- son avenue at Fulton avenue and will extend out Edmondson avenue to Nunnery lane, to Edmondson avenue again, ing through “Eden Terrace.” the new suburban town, to Rolling road, about a mile beyond Catonsville. Then the railway will go in as straight a line as possible to Ellicott City, crossing the Patapsco river at a high elevation. Two routes over the river are projected and survers are now being made. The route thence will be by way of Highlands and Clarksville to Ashton, where it will connect with the railway into Washington, ‘The electric railway is the outcome of the Project of Messrs. George Yakel, Carl Schon, Victor G. Bloede and other gentlemen who owned property in the vicinity of Catonsville and rely on rapid transit asa means for de- veloping it. It was the original intention to build an electric railway to Ellicott City. SECOND CHILDHOOD. Last scene of all SANS EVERYTHING. Shakespeare’s Seven Ages. Seventh Age. HEALTH RETAINED BY USING JOHANN MOFF'S MALT EXTRACT, That ends this strange eventful | No tecth, no eyes, no taste. history In second childishness and mere oblivion, Sans teeth, sans eyes, sans taste, sans everything, Lieut. E. J. Drake, U. 8. N., writes: As a nerve tonic Horr's Marr Exvr. attacks of tropical fevers from expo: tropics.” Porchasers are warned against impostt A book entitled * kespeare's Seven Aes of F HYATTSVILLE, Getting Ready to Nominate Town Commis- sloners—General News Notes. Correspondence Star. Hyarr »., April 18, 1893. Although th: lecision of the court of peals has disposed of the single tax question in a moet decided manner tke opponents of | that measure have made up their minds not to vote for any one at the coming municipal elec- tion who was in favor of that theory, as they believe that such an act on their part would be an indorsement of the very principle thet they have been contending A vigorous campaign will soon comme:.ce, aud the follow- ing call will be issued by the anti-single tax men today “All citizens who oppose single tax, and who disapprove of the methods by which it was im- posed upon this town, and who favor an admin- istration which will be contented with the glory of expending the income of the town for the benefit of the veople, and who favor employing home Iabor wherever possible, and who recog- nize that the our town depends upon the inhabitants, are res} at Well’ Hall on W 1893, at 7:30 o’cloc! nating three person sioners of this town. ‘The election will take place on the first Mon- day in May, which falls tuis vear upon the Ist of the month, It is thought that the ticket nominated on Wednesday night will consist of Dr. Chas, A. Wells, Mr. 1. i. Smith and Mr, J. A. Aman, one of the present commissioners, Those who have beon id -utitied with the single tax movement will. in all probability, nominate w ticket at an earl and it was generally believed that Messrs. Jnckson H. Ralston and Geo. 8. Pritt, two of the present incumbents, whose terms expire on the Ist proximo, would be placed upon the ticket for re-election. Mr. Ralston, however, said to Tux Stan reporter this morning that neither he nor Mr. Britt would be a candidate for re-election ax commis- sioner, and that he could not state whether or not the single tax faction would puta ticket m the field. ‘The following officers of the Presbyterian Sunday school of this place have been recently elected: Francis H. Smith, superintendent; George 8. Britt, assistant superintendent; Chas, C, Wilson, secretary; L. F, Smith, treasurer; W. H. Richardson, librarian, Early wild flowers ure in bloom upon the banks of the neighboring streams, Mr. George H. Webb of the Hyattaville Herald has returned from a pleasant visit to Baltimore. William Lynch and a party of friends hauled the seine in the Eastern branch below Lladens- burg Saturday mght and caught a number of fine herring. Messrs. Duckett, Ford & Co, have sold sev- enty acres of innd'in Kent district belonging to Mr. C. C. Hill to Mr. Zeph Fenno of Washing- ton for $25 per acre. ‘They have also sold eight acres of the Walker property, containing « dwelling and situated near Branchville, to Mrs, Brown of Washington for ‘Aband of gipsies from encamping in the Spa woods, Mr, John H. Constantine, while crossing the Bladensburg bridge yesterday evening as he was driving his cattle home from pasture, was knocked down and badly bruised on the thigh by ahorse attached tow buggy occupied by two young men from Stott's station. The young men were driving ata very rapid rate V evening, April 12, for the purpose of nomi: candidates for commis: and a health restoring beverage I find Joway Genuine, which must have the signature of “JOHANN HOF ikewise on limbs with pain long racked, But all ends well in choosing right, Of Johann Hoffs famed Malt Extract. iN r unsurpassable, as I have suffered from frequent sure while executing surveys in the ppointment. Insist upon the on the neck label. ." beautifully ilinstrated, sent free on application. EISNER & MENDELSON CO., SOLE AGENTS, 152 AND 154 RANKLIN ST.. NEW YORK a eile WY OR es MAINE'S UNTAXED TIMBER LAND. Its Owners Virtually Presented with the Tax on $30,000,000 a Year. “If there is any place on earth where rich landowners by some means enjoy immuni from taxes it is in the state of Maine,” said a New Yorker who has made the statistics of tax- ation a study toa New York Sun man, “The land of the state covered with merchantable timber is worth nearly $47,500,000. The total valuation on the timber lands of the state, as figured by the board of assessors, is less than $18,000,000. These rich timber tracts ure owned by wealthy lumber and tanning com- panies and by capitalists who are holding them for speculation. The assessors make annuaily ese moneyed men a virtual present of the taxos on nearly $30,000,000 worth of property. “Even when one gives the area of a section of forest as high in the millions of acres, the average mind does not grasp the enormous extent of territory it represents. This great stretch of Maine forest would make bat a small showing in the grand total of the forest land of this country, vet it would cover one-third of the state of Pennsylvania or of New York with unbroken wilderness, It would make thirteen states the size of Rhode Island, and one twice as large as Massachn- setts, New Hampshire or Vermont. But Maine is no longer the state of the pine tree, Spruce is the timber that makes Muine great as a tim- ber producer today. Itis worth more on the stump than pine ever was, And yet its en- hanced value is not due to its uses ne market- able lumber. ‘The pulp mills have made spruce the valuable growth of Maine.” —— -t00 the Sponsel Raptd-Fire Gan. ‘The rapid-fire gun invented by Mr. Charles W. Sponsel of the Pratt & Whitney Company, Hartford, Conn., was severely tested at the In- dian Head proving ground on Saturday last by a naval board and in the presence of a number of distinguished officers and civilians. One hundred rounds were fire,sixty odd for rapidity of fire and the remainder to ascertain the con- dition of the mechanism at various stages of the test. Six defective cartridges were fired in succession, the object being to blow out the firing pin if possible, ‘The result was decidedly in favor cf the invention. In fact, the con- struction of the breech mechanism makes tae blowing ont of the firing pin an impousibility. Five rounds were fired in twelve seconds, though the gun was not handled by an expert gunner. During the test the breech mechan- ism was disawsembled and examined, and at the end of the 100 rounds tho gun was intact in every particular und quite ready for further itt, In the breech block of this gun there are but eighteen pieces, und they can be assein- bled and taken apart without the use of a tool ina few seconds. hero are no screws in the breech biock. Among those present at the trial were Senator Hawley of Connecticut, Senator Manderson of Nebraska, Mr. Lewis Sperry of Hartford, Conn., the naval board (composed of Lieut. Mason, Ensigns Alger and Poyer), Capt. D. Pratt Mannix, United States marine corps; Capt. F, L. Denny, United States ma- rine corps; Commander’ Theodore Jewell, United States navy; Lieut. Commander A. R, Couden, United “States navy; Capt. Geo. W. Moore, United States revenue cutter service; Mr. Wm. E. Annin, Mr. R. 8. Fletcher, Mr. E, W. Creecy, vice president of the Sponsel Rapid- firo Gun Company; Messrs. Allen, Collins,Olm- stexd and Burnham, prominent citizens of and came near running over two other persons who were crossing it at the time. Mr. Con- stantine was taken to hie home in Bladensburg and medical assistance was rendered by Dr. Wells, ——— A Motto for the Columbian Liberty Bell, To the Faltor of The Evenine Star: ‘As the proposed Liberty bell, under the auspices of the “Daughters of the American Revolution,” is about to become au reality an appropriate motto should be chosen—one that will convey a meaning and bear the stamp of immortality. ‘As the bell iseto be thoroughly American in its conception and entirety it seems fitting that its motto should embody « great thought or expression of some eminent American states- man. ‘The following clause from Thomas Jefferson's inaugural address, which subsequently became erystalized in the “Monro doctrine,” and has ever stood out as a bas relief against our national background, would be most appro- riate: PricEqual and exact jastice to all men, of what- ever state or persuasion, religious or’ political; Peace, commerce and honest friendship with Then it was discovered t certain charters had been obtained by citizens of the District of Columbia who were interested in the de- velopment of suburban property near Wash- ington, and the two interests coming together the project to build an electric road between the two cities matured and is now about to take definite shape. A MILLION AND A HALF caPrTAL. Accharter for the original road from Balti- more to Ellicott City was obtained from the last legislature under the name of the Baltimore, Catonsville and Ellicott City electric railway. Incorporation papers were secured April 7, 1802, at nominal eapital, with the privi of extending. About ‘weeks ago this privi- lege was availed of, when the new capital was brought into the project and the capital stock was increased to $1,500,000, including both managements, It is ssid the originators had the choice of two or three syndicates which wanted to build the road and the deal was con- summated with the one that it was thought would push the work with the greatest vigor. Its stated that the various rights of way are all paid for or guaranteed. Either today or tomorrow a meeting of those interested in the railway will be held and directors representing new capital will be chosen, after which actual work will begin | a8 soon as practicable. The work of laying rails will commence in certain sections before next Monday, pea 17, in order to comply with the conditions of the charter. nae are: ‘The present officers of the corporat George” Yakel, t; Carl Behon, vice resident; Victor G. Bloede, treasurer; Dr. J. Berkley secretary. - all nations—entangling alliances with none.” Or this from the same source: “The preservation of the general government in ite whole constitutional vigor is the shoot anchor of our peace athome and safety abroad.” The immortal words of Daniel Webster, “Liberty and Union, now and forever, one and inseparable,” or “‘independence now, and in- dependence forever,” uttered during his eul on Jefferson and Adams, August 2, 1826, wot also be fittin Patrick Henry's famous expression, “Give me liberty or give me death,” or the words of Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, whun ambassador tothe French republic in 1796, “Millions for defense, but not one cent for tribute. Andrew Jackson's toast, given on the celebra- ton of Jefferson's birthday, 1830, “Our Federal Union, it must be preserved.” The following from ‘George Washington's farowell nddreas, “To the efficacy and permanency of our Union, government for the whole is indispensable,” would be most significant at this time, In each of these extracts there isa thought that left ste impress on m the epoch a which it was ut anc ta to that have followed. aia? E State Regent for Ba ts Garaliza, x: it for Sout Daughters of the Am. Revolution, SS G.0. TAYLOR tser as: Hartford, Conn., and'Mr. Charles W. Sponsel, the inventor. ee Charles Marchanda, an Italian laborer at Louisville, Colo., was shot ‘Thursday night by an unknown person, who it is supposed was a momber of the Mafia, A mass meeting in the interest of home rule was held in St. Paul Thursday night. Arch- bishop Ireland delivered an eloquent address and was followed by Ignatius Donnelly, GRATEFUL—COMFORTIXG. Epvrs:s Cocoa. EDUCATIONAL. 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FADDON HALL ; mofern and Col. JOHN M. CLARK. PIANOS AND ORGANS. P Taynos— Our rented instruments are now being returned and Woure so pressed for room that we must get rid of ‘thein without regard to their real value—therefore we make the following cash offer unti! they are thinned outs Upright 735 Octave Pianos, only 8150, wo Upright 3g Ocave Pianos, on! Every instrument fully guaranteed and will take | then beck, at a fale valuation, im part pay for new at any time, Remember, this offer will continue only ‘Until we can secure breathing room, 3 JOUN ¥. ELLIS & CO, 937 Pennsylvania ave., Near 20th st, 45,000 ™8>¥aN Pt GLADDEN THE homes of Amecica, Has your home got one? Better come and took us over, Our stock is lenge and varied. The Hardman Piano is the ideal ar‘ist's piano. METZEROTI"S MUSIC STORE. mb28-tf 110 Fst. nw. BA2ear5s ry Pranos, A Fine Square Piano, $73. 8 Uprights, €150, $175, 8150. 5 Organs, $20, #35 to 830. ‘This includes stool and cover. "TERING AND | REPATRING—GEORGE | FL) ,, Diane maker, tuner and repairer, =: : ae K OK SN N K NNN ae K NNN aA Piaxos THE RECOGNIZED STANDARD OF MODERN PIANO MANUFACTCRE MUSICAL AND MECHANICAL DEVELOPMENT AND ARvISTIC ARCHITECTURE. SECOND-HAND PIANOS. Including some of our own take, tut alightly used. PIANOS FOR RENT. “WM. KNABE & co. ‘Si7 Penna. foi ‘ave. STES re n20-tr "AY, CHASE, GALLER. BRIGGS PIANOS. ‘and Wilcox & White “yimphony for sale oF DHOO!"S Music Store, 25 Pa ave. LADIES' GOODS. 1) ee WYER, M®™ © © STE SSMaKeER, 1016 F ST. N.W.. WASHINGTO! mh 25-1m" ‘OVER CHILDS & M Wat Most EADUES Drsine 18 a styzis Melbaeame cown. This cau be had for reusos: mitt Mrs. HUTCHINGS’, 813 Fst. ew. Pei EP ARE f BoP ¥ Ee SRE Soe fee LE REE EE Soe 1eK work, Denteveanches oe wore. QUICK WORF Operate prices” ; . ANTON FISCHER, Sees” oman EE Pata se 3 INDUSTRE ST Rose's TRIAL SCHOOL, ‘WOODWARD & (ROP, Ge. aw. ap7-lm ‘20th, lith Fou ow. ‘Cndsren'e ing ‘UNARD LINE—PLANS *‘CAMP, ek ‘D> 1G, BC. l- cB Gey ‘AMPANIA” AN‘ ‘FRESCHDYEIN eC Ree Teas Ria first second cabin and Soe Ss class ‘and its" work agency, 631 Fst. C. L. DU! Agent PLUSH AND VELV! b and toon, — Aw Azz You Gomo To Exxore seen tee Poe Rowe ornesnie te POTOMAC RIVER BOATS. iG CROSS, OLE 8Q| safe: uevhSws gen rests ——— ETEAMBOAT 00., “LIMITED.” Wasex ant savonbaYe a? ON! Days ayia oes 1. TRA, oS POM STATION AS FOLLOwS wnia Limited ; FER bs FF 3a vl Th wack ror Putten fe tt | FOR PRADrinn mt 1 em 1.5 p.m. every day | For Raitimore, 5.09, «0, an ria ‘ana ant 4.28 p, 39,9.99 ant 1.59 DT ANY skeet Sunday. ‘Sanaa BALPRANDRIA AN) PTH sorrn, 5 R40 4S Nay a et 49 nim, On Ban. am, 1.00, 24t or m Tans atk, 19.5 joys uy 7.08, 7.40, 9.1 + Menaginn Peron eo ar it Now Persoy on Tamttat te. ianatte, Vastte xpress daly 13D. or Annanavia Pm. 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BROWN, General Awont Paxsenrar Dap A. TURK. General Pa ¥ GREEN. Gen Trains leave daily from Union Station (B. an Grand Bete Throngh the handanmest 2:00'p iw. daily lotteaviie. Richton’. Warnester*,. Sta pal Virginia points: daily, except Sund a aiousend tickets at Company's officem, pena ae FULLER, Gen’ Passenger Agent. 513 and 142 NO Paty. (0 DANGER. (0 SLEEP. NO SWELLED GUMS SO UNPLEASANT NESS. 0 EXTEA CHARGE We have exclusive control of « preparation for ase tm this city which, when APPLIED TO THE GUMS, RENDERKS EXTRACTION PAINLESS, Te is applied directiy, to the enms. By ts use tect can be extract perfectly patniegs, Noswelling of the cage afterward. The patient retaingall Lis senses while having Iie teeth extracted. Nodanger. Particularly adapted to persons whe Weta no Ay sf oot an reperannted pt nila ts al tey'car trate of Petals extraction Toca a fon and we €uarautes you Will Uae DO other it the future. . THE EVANS DENTAL PARLORS, ROSHON’S DENTAL PARLORS, eSTABLT Fins; 1908 140m st Arttficia! Tort , @12 to $20. Oren all hours, incladime Dew ‘used for paitlew extraction ut mah2s-Am" URIZED STATES De U2 ay. the jeatine dente ticuiars ‘AL ASSOCIATION, 1 orvanization is the principal Settee ‘and prices see page 6. = ewes LSS ———$—=——___ __ STEAM CARPET CLEANING. AOR ATED STHAM CARPET |G Sas LEANING