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12 THE EVENING STAR, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 8, 1898-24 PAGES. eee LOCAL MENTION. AMUSEMENT: TONIGHT. Academy—“Gayest Manhattan.” nd Off. “Why Smit ue and 15th street—Battle of Getty E. Metzerott Hall—The Wargraph Exhibi- on. For Amusements see = TOMORROW. 24. EXCURSION Randall Colonial for m. Norfolk and Harry nd riv mer Newport Fortr. Monroe at 6 Trains leave 1: a Iwania » for Arlington hourly from 8 a.m. to ach 8 p.m. Trains leave 13% street and Pennsylvania avenue for Mount Vernon hourly from 10 a.m. te 3 p.m. Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington and Fort Myer every half hour from 8:40 a.m. to $:40 p.m Cars leave Aqueduct bridge every hour for Falls Church —— Mr. Jasper Dean McFall will give even- ing lessons from 7 to 9 o'clock for the benefit of those persons who are unable to find the time for study during the day Mr. Mc stem of voice building is invigorating to the whole body as well, and as a pupil lately remarked, after the le son, “I feel as though I had been given a tonic’—the results are apparent from the beginning. Any one may feel free to call at his studio between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tuition twenty lessons. 1 hour, $50. Tuition twenty lessons, % hour, $30. STUDIO, R21 16th street northwest. The genuine “Welsbach Light” put up by S.S. Shedd & Bro., 482 “th. you FIND IT MUCH CHEAPER and far more satisfactory to have us send all the Bread, Rolls, Cake and Pastry need, than to bake them at home. E thing fresh, wholesome, delicious. Sent any time. KRAFFT'S BAKERY, 18th & Pa. av. ore light, and plenty of tt. E. M. Lamp, $1.75. Beacon Light, Soe. 2H G. C. A. Muddiman & Co. 616 12th. MILLION PABST” PRAISES this land. Over 1,000,000 and sold tn *! This output will be a big increase over aks volumes for its superiority. REWI co., N. Cap. st. GENTS’ SUITS CLEANED. A. F. BORNOT, 1103 G st. WASHINGTON DRESSED BEEF. Spring Lamb, New York Roast Beef, Del- monico Steak. go to John R. Kelly, 9th st. wing, Center mkt. Corned Beef a specialty. FOR YOUR ICED TEA Use “Kenny's Cheon,” the best 50c. tea in America. Pure American-refined Sugars sold at cost. Cc. D. KENNY, 8 city stores. LACE CURTAINS AND BLANKETS cleaned. A. F. BORNOT, 1103 G st. Lamp Oil—the best- c.: 1 gal. 8c “Phone Hu. CA’ Muddiman & Co. CITY AND DISTRICT. Holds Annual Meeting. The annual me Droit W. C. T. U. was held at Gurley Church Thursday at 2 pm. with Mrs. Merrick, the president, in the chair. Roses added their beauty and to the room. nual reports were read and ac- All the officers were re-elected who had moved to a distant city. Mrs. Platt. District presi- 4 historic ‘o- Il account of the W go und the efforts ehalf, Merrick, rts president. e labor for he members ummer. blanks now being re- families and prominent fal Register Associa- in- 1 is to be of social w York ton, Chi- 8 become and addresses of the several memb prominent families grouped together, the clubs and societies to which d@ the marriage, death and departure of each 7 , and their bank- er’s addre: 3 * pate eS Men's Club B ds a Meeting. en's Club of the Gunton Temple 1 Presbyte ting of rian Church held its first Il at the chapel of that y evening. Prof. Willis the weather bureau, gave k of that bureau, illustrat- the fa Ik on the we ing his theme by the us des. Mr. avored club with a shments were served spent in social inter- romeeting will be in he pastor, Dr. Jy returned from Fiske, who has ropean tri > — Voters’ Tickets via B. and 0. Fridays and rth. a * Asnociation. Woman's Nation at Will ell, the preside nd a pie im associa! was unan- rry 1a suggestion ry driil Mee tin; Mi “if an of the ist and « commit- i Mis. bi Lock Mre Hite ood, Mrs Mary were Coal, Lowest Prices. Call at my offices for plan of buying that affords yo Lowest prices since 18 st and I, 1206 H, 1626 M D s.w.—Advt. Convicted and Remanded. William Young, alias Thomas Young, was convi ay of a second offense cf peti y in Criminal Court Isaiat l and Ge Her were also n the same The jury ‘The i ed mercy in Bell's cz boys stole some harness from John Lewis. All of the nce. prisoners were remanded for Poseee Seana No Architect, plans or specifications needed for our coal: protection always in best quality and low prices. S. S. Daish & Son, 705 12th st. n.w. ~Advertisement. — See the new carpets at Sloan's, 1407 G st., Monday and Tuesday. Sale Wednesday at 10:30 am. Church jertainment. An entertainment was given at St. Paul's M. E. Church, R and 15th streets norta- west, last night. The progrsm consisted of re dings and im- pers: 1 and musical numbers by Annte Deshiel, Miss Lv. Herriott F.C. Croxton.’ Mr. Dan- fel's work c« iz. nsumed the greater part of the even He impersonated several of Dick- ens’ characters, and also gave readings from various Americ: ts and humor- ists. The hum s selections were of par- tieular merit, thusiastic applause he received. ee $1.25 to Baltimore and Return via B. and O., Saturday and Sunday, Oct. § and 9, good for return until foilow- ing Monday. Tickets good going and re- surning on all tralns.—Advt. i by the en- iTAXING THE BANKS Capital Stock to Be Listed by District Assessor. ——_—_+ ORDERED BY THE COMMISSIONERS The Question to Be Submitted to the Courts. TEXT OF THE OPINION <S The District Commissione-s have adopted an opinion prepared by Commissioner Ross to the effect that the capital stock of the national banks of the District is taxable under the previsions of the act of March 3, 1877. opinion holds that the situation has entirely changed, in every regard, since the local courts rendered, in 1880, an opin- Hence, the Commis- ioners feel that they would de utterly relict in the duty imposed upon them by their oath of office if they should fail to require the assessor to again list said stock for taxation, in order that the question may be readiudicated upon the facts and the amendments to the law which now ex- ist It is understood that Mr. Nathaniel Wil- son, who recently argued the case before the Commissioners, will in due time test the question before the courts. Opinion of Mr. Ross. Commissioner Ress’ opinion is as follows: arently the capital stock of national the District of Columbia {s tax- . Under the provisions of section 11 of the act of March 3, 1877, as follows: “That the cupftal stock of all cornora- tions in said District not herein exempted shall be appraised in bulk by the and the corporation issuing the same shall be liable for the tax thereon according to such value, and the shares in the shall not be assessed against the individual owners thereof: but from the appraised value of the stock shall be first deducted the value of any real estate of said corpor- ation in said District, which shall be sep- arately taxed against said corporation. “There 1s nothing in the opinion of the Supreme Court of the District of Columbia in the case of the National Metropolitan Bank of Washington, plaintiff, agt. John F. Cook, collector of the District of Co- lumbla, defendant, at law No. 18641, ren- dered February 28, 1880, to show under what provision of the statute the national government (13 Stat. at L. 111) imposed a tax on the capital stock of national banks, and that this excluded any tax imposed under the act of March 3, 1877. Act of Congress. “The act referred to was as follows: ‘And in lieu of all existing taxes, every lation shall pay to the treasurer of the United States, in the months of Janu- ary and July, a duty of one-half of one per centum each half year from and after the Ist day of January, 1864, upon the aver- age amount of its notes in circulation, and a duty of one-quarter of one per centum each half year upon the average amount of its deposits, and a duty of one-quarter of one per centum each haif year, as afore- said, on the average amount of its capital stock beyond the amount invested in United States bonds; Provided, that nothing in this act shall be construed to prevent all shares in any of the said associations, held by any per- son or body corporate, from being included in the valuation of the personal property of such pergon or corporation in the assess- ment of taxes imposed by or under state authority at the place where such bank is located, and not elsewhere, but not at 4@ greater rate than is assessed upon other money capital in the hands of individual citizens of such state: Provided, further, that the tax so Imposed under the laws of any state upon the shares of any of the associations authorized by this act shall not execced the rate imposed upon the shares in any of the banks organized under authority of the state where such associa- tion is located: Provided, also, that nothing in this shall exempt the real estate of associations from either state, county or municipal taxes to the same extent ac- cording to its value, as other real estate fs taxed.’ “With regard to the point made in this argument, It would seem to be only neces- Sary to show that, if this ground of ex- clusion from municipal taxation existed in 1880, it has not existed since March 3, 1883, when the tax upon capital stock was repealed by the following provision, found in the Stats. 22, page 488: “That the taxes herein specified, im- posed by the laws now in force, be and the same are hereby repealed as herein- after provided, viz. on capital and depos- its of banks, bankers and national bank- ing associations, except such taxes as are now due and payable.’ Makes No Provision. “Nor does the recent act of June 13, 1898, Known as the war revenue bill, provide any tax which, as {t seems to the Commis- sioners, could be deemed to be in lieu of the taxing clause contained in the act of March 3, 1877. “The repeal referred to, contained in the of March 3, ISS3, would fon to the contrary. seem also io disposed of the point insisted upon n emphasis in Mr. Wilson's brief, that the question at issue had been made res adjudicata and not again to be con- si i by the courts. The situation has been entirely changed by the law of 1ss3, above quoted. he only othet son in his point made by Mr. Wil- late brief, and in his brief filed nsel in the case before the gen- is that much as the capital the bank invested in gov- ernment entire capital was ex- empt_ from fon under section 3701 of atutes of the follows: ks, bonds, United States, : treasury notes and rs ons of the United States shall be cxempt from taxation by or under state or municipal local authority.’ “Whatever force this argument might properly have had in 188) would seem to the Commissioners not to apply to the sit- uation in 1Sos. Acurezate of Stock. “Recent information obtained from the controller of the currency shows that the capital of the twelve national banks in the District of Columbia aggregates in amount the sum of $3,027,000; their surplus is re- ported to amount to $1,366,000; their undi- vided protits to $35,326,003. The amounts invested in governmen , Shown by the said report, by the said twelve banks a; gregate the sum of $1,210,300. These fac show that the situation is entirely changed in every regard since the hearing of the cause in the general term tn 1880; and it appears to the Commissioners that they would be utterly derelict in the duty im- posed upon them by their oath of office if they were to fail to require the assessor to again Mst for taxation the capital stock of the national banks of the Disirict, in order that the question may be readjudicated upon the facts and the amendments to the law which exists at this tme.” =e Voters’ Tickets. The Chesapeake and Ohio railway will sell voter=’ tickets at half rates to various points in the west and routhwest on Oc- tober 7, & 12, 14, 15, 19, 21, 22, 26, 28, 29, November 4, 5, 6 and 7. For further in- formation apply ‘city ticket offices, 513 or 1421 Pennsylvania avenue.—Advt. eee ae Permission Granted. Col. T. A. Bingham, in charge of public buildings and grounds, replying to a re- quest of the District Commissioners for permission to erect a reviewing stand on the sidewalk in front of the Executive Mansion, for use on the occasion of the an- nual parade of the police and fire depart- ments, next Saturday, hes notified the Com- missioners that the desired permit will be granted. Col. Bingham also states that the removal of the stand may be deferred until after the distribution by the President of medals to the Ist Regiment of District Vol- unteers, the latter part ef this monia, Especial attention ts called to the adver- tisement by Fitch, Fox & Brown of lots on Massachusetts avenue for sale at a bar- gain.—Advt, THIRD AFFIRMATION, Court of Appeals Decides a Constita- tional Question. The Court of-Appeals has affirmed for the third time a decision of the District of Columbia Supreme Court in the case of A! fred L. Bernardin against Charles H. Duell, commissioner of patents. This third consideration was made necessary because on the two former occasions the defendant commissioners of patents either died or re- signed their office while the cause was pending. The case involves the question of the constitutionality of the act of Congress conferring upon the Court of Appeals jtris- diction to entertain appeals from the deci- sions of the commissioner of patents in Ss regarding the right of an applicant to a patent. The case will, therefore, be taken at once to the Supreme Court of the United States. The Court of Appeals some time ago over- ruled a decision of Commissioner of Pat- ents Seymour, awarding priority of inven- tion to the plaintiff Bernardin. The latter, however, taking the ground that the law conferring jurisdiction upon the Court of Appeals to review or reverse the action of an officer of an executive department of the government is ubconstitutional, brought suit in the lower courts for a writ of mandamus compelling the commissioner of patents to issue letters patent accord- ing to his decision, regardless of the action of the Court of Appeals. The writ was de- nied, and this decision was confirmed by the Court of Appe — OFFICERS ELECTED. E Home Prayer Meetings Established by Luther Memorial Branch. The regular monthly business meeting of the Luther Place Memorial C. E. was held Thursday evening. The president, Mr. A. Y. Leech, opened the meeting, and the chairmen of the committees gave brief re- ports of what plans they had laid out for their year's work. The new officers for the coming year ure Mr. A. Y¥. Leech, jr., president; Miss Irma Gertrude Callahan, first vice president; Miss Ella 8. Clarkson, second vice president; Miss Amy Cromwell, secretary; Miss Ella Hoffman, correspond- ing secretary; Mr. Frank A. Burger, treas- urer; Miss Rose Selffert, organist; Miss Lizzie Lerch, assistant organist; Mr. John T. Stowell, chorister; Mr. F. C. Keefe assistant chorister; Mr. Gustave Loehle union delegate; Miss Sadie Kniple, union delegate; Miss Adelia Randolph, junior su- perintendent. A new feature introduced in- to the society is the “home prayer meet- for the benefit of invalids and those members too remote from the church to at- tend the society. a es SOLDIER DEFENDANT. Charles Clark Convicted of Violation of Police Regulations. Charles Clark, a young man who was wearing the uniform of a volunteer, was in Judge Scott’s precession of prisoners this morning to answer charges of throw- ing missiles and of vagrancy. “If this man 1s a soldier,” said Prosecut- ing Attorney Pugh, “he should not be A “He's a deserter,” Policeman Hartley said. “He came here with a Kansas regiment and has been hanging about the ‘Division’ for several weeks.”” The hearing then proceeded, and Kate Morgan, colored, told the court of how Clark had annoyed her. “He came to my house three times yes- terday," she said, “and I wouldn't let him in because he was drunk. The last time he came he threw a hig stone at the house.” Policeman Hartley informed the court that Clark had been hanging about the disreputable section of the city for several weeks, and he had advised him to go home. “I urderstand,” said the officer, ‘that Clark also di rted from the regular army about four years eee “If he is a deserter, why don’t you turn him over to the military authoritie: asked Mr. Pugh ‘Because they don’t want him,” was the officer's response. Policeman Kilmartin timony. “Young man,” inquired the court to the defend: . ‘where is your regiment?” “Some of them are at Camp Meade and seme are here sick,”” was his answe He said he belonged to the 22d Kansas Volunteers and denied that he was drunk yesterday. Judge Scott advised him to let liquor alcne and fined him $5 for throwing the geve similar tes- stone, with fifteen days on the farm in default of payment. The charge of vagrancy was dismissed. ——_—— See the new carpets at Sloan's, 1407 G st., Monday and Tuesday. Sale Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.—Advt. > Soldiers Return to Duty. Joseph P. Cassidy and Bert Opedyke, two Washington soldiers, have left the city to rejoin their regiment, after a pleasant visit to their homes. At the breaking out of the war with Spain both enlisted in the ist United States Cavalry, Troop G, and participated in the taking of San Juan Hill and in the battles before Santiago de Cuba. Mr. Cassidy is the eldest son of Mrs. Alicia Cassidy of Princeton street Mount Pleas- ant, who has three sons, all of whom are in the service of their country. John Phil- ip, the second son, is a musician on the flagship New York, and has also been home recently on a leave of absence. The young- est is In the navy. They have all regained their health and returned to duty. ee ecinl Rates for Voters Via Pennsylvania Railroad. to points west on sale every y. Friday and Saturday until day. One fare for round trip. to points east and south and for ee Ucket agents.—Advt. penta emey Money to tend at 5 and 6 per cent on real estate. Frank T. Rawlings, 1505 Pa. ave.— Advertisement, — Harmony Lodge Reunion. Harmony Lodge, No. 21, Knights of Py- thias, held its usual monthly reunion last Thursday evening. The castle hall was crowded with members and visitors. The address of the evening was delivered by C. J. Chuck of Wheeling, W. Va, the sub- ject being “Pythianism.” Speeches were made by Past Grand Chancellor W. B. Beebe of New Haven, Conn.; Supreme Representative Joseph B. ynner, Past Chancellor A. W. Ferris of und, Ohio; Prelate Herbert W. Lewis, superintendent of charities, District of Cc lumbia; Rey. John C. Bowers, Gr er of Records and Seal George mann and P, C. Notley Andersoa of The program was interspersed witn by Messrs. Renner of Cosmumbiz Whiting of Webster, No. 7, and G. C. No: bie of slarmony. During the exercises the audience was served with a bountiful sup- bay of ice cream, cake and cigars. Frederick, Md., Fair via B. and 0. All trains Oct. 10 to 14, good to return until 15th, including admission, $2.20. For special trains leaving Washington at 8:50 a.m., Oct. 12 and 13; returning, leave Fied- erick 5 p.m. same day, inciuding admis- sion, $1. Advt. ——— Pleads for Merey of Court. “Judge, your honor, 1 plead the mercy of the court,”” was what Alfred Chum said when he appeared in Judge Scott's court this morning to answer a charge of dis- orderly. “Why should you plead for mercy?” he was asked. “Because I am sick,” was his response. Chum had been arrested in Seaton Park with a ccmpanion named Richard Sweeney. “Sweeney,” said Park Watchman Davis, “has been driven out of the park several times during the past month. He does nothing but get drunk and hang about the park." “I'm a working man,” the prisoner sald, “and I worked yesterday.” He made no effort to explain the cause of his nervousness, and the court pro- nounced the penalty to be $10 or thirty days on the farm. Chum’s companion was simi- larly treated. “ —_>—— Half Rate to Pittsburg and Return via B. and O. Triennial Conclave, Knights Templar. Tickets to be sold Oct. 8 to 13, limited to 17th, but may be extended to 31st by de- positing with joint agent not later than lith. For further information call at B. and O. ticket offices.—Advt. ction or date limits TELEPHONE? SUBSCRIBERS Mesting of the Assogiation Held Last Night at Willand Hall. Reports of the Exeeutive Committee and Treasurers Respectively—The Pending, Litigation. A well-attended meeting of the mem- bers of the Telephone Subscribers’ As- sociation was held last evening at Wil- lard Hall. The president of the as- sociation, Mr. O. G. Staples, presided. A statement of the work of the executive committee during the period of six months was made by Mr. A. A. Birney, who is also one of the attorneys of the association. He said that there are at present twenty-two sults for damages against the company, which had been filed by the attorneys for the associatior that bills for five more were being prepared, and that there a doz- en more of others who were taking steps to bring suit against the telephone com- pany to prevent their telephones from being removed. In speaking of the profits made by the Bell Telephone Company he said that dur- ing the last seven years, on an investment of only $77,000, the company had made a profit of $278,000, He said it was claimed by Mr. Bryan, the president of the Chesa- peake and Potomac Telephone Company, that the company cannot furnish a_ tel phone service at a maximum rate of $50, which Is the rate fixed by the law passed at the last session of Congress. Mr. Birney added that Mr. Bryan, con- frcnted with the figures of the profits made by the telephone company, would have to show to the satisfaction of the court that bis contention is true. He spoke of the results of an investigation made by the committee of the cost of telephone service in some of the largest cities in the country, and added that in none of the places was the cost per "phone per year more than $50, except in St. Louis, where a competition company was now laying a plant and in- terded to furnish service for $60. In many cities the prices were quoted at from $25 to $45, the Mr. The treasner of association, Danenhower, made a report of the financ and stated that the balance in the treasur: Was $175. He suggested that the membe pay a monthly rate, in order to supply the funds needed to carry on the legal fare against the present telephone rate: A resolution was subsequently adopted providing that all subscribers paying $100 or more for their ‘phones should bind the selves to pay into the treasury of the asso- ciation $5 per morith for one year, and all paying less than that sum $2.50 for the same length of time. In addition to those who were alrca’ ecntributing members, thirty-five new mem bers signed, about ten of whom come un- der the $2.50 clause. Mr. J. J. Hemphill. one of the attorneys of the association, also spoke of the pro- gress made in the contest which is beng waged. The meeting adjourned, subject to the call of the chair. —— RESPONSE TO GREETINGS. Correspondence Between War Veter- ans of Washington and Honolulu. The following communication from James T. Copeland, post adjutant of George W. De Long Post, No..45, G. A. R., of Hono- lulu, was read at the regular meeting last eventi:y of Phil Sheridan Post, No. 14, G. A. R., of this city: “To the Officers an@ Members of Phil Sher- {dan Post, No. 14; Department of the Potomac, G. A. Re: “Comrades: At the Iast reguiar meeting of our post, held:the 7th instant, your ‘greeting’ was read to the officers and members, and the same was most cordially and enthusiastically reeeived, and I was in- structed to acknowledge the receipt of the same, and have the card appropriately framed and placed in our post room. “I can assure you that it gives every member of George W. De Long Post great pleasure to know thatour former comrade: in arms recognize,the suceessful efforts w have put forth to asstet in bringing “Little Hawaii’ under ‘the glorious and triumph- antant flag of our nation,’ and we feel particularly grateful to Phil Sheridan Post as being the first to welcome us ‘frater- nally and loyaliy as a part of the great empire of liberty, the United States of America.’ “The fraternal bonds of our order are such that we feel that no further assur- ance 1s required from us as comrades of our noble institution to convince you that the same flame of patriotism that burned within our bosoms in 1881 and '65 burns as brightly as ever; and it was with feel- ings of great regret that we realized that the hand of Father Time had dealt with us to the extent that we were deprived of the pleasant duty of following the old flag through the last campaign and again wit- nessing the triumphs of liberty over op- pression. ‘We shall ever chertsh fond remembrance of Phil Sheridan Post, and now that the annexation of our little {sland republic to the mother country is accomplished and our noble flag floats so protectingly over us, never again to be hauled down, we feel that the last link is forged to bind us all the more strongly in the bonds of friend- ship, charity and loyalty, until called to answer the last roll call. loping that Phil Sheridan Post may prosper, and that we may all enjoy the Mberty which the stars and stripes assures us, We greet you wilh our warmest ‘Aloha.’ “Yours in F., and L.” Post Commander J. H. Jennings has re- ceived the following circular of warning rom the Honolulu post: ‘To All Comrades G. A. R., Greeting: “The annexation of these {slands by the United States has caused many comrades to project attempts to better their condi- tion or to find employment in what they consider a new country.: Such we consider it our duty to warn and to speak to in plain terms. This is in no sense a new country. The only opportunity here is for the man of capital. There is but limited em- ployment here for mechanics of any kind or for unskilled labor. Many men of abil- ity, of good habits and first-class reeom- mendations are now here practically strand- ed. There were idle men in Honolulu be- fore the American flag replaced the Ha- waiian flag. Most lines of small business are fully filled and in most cases over- crowded. Do not come here unless you have the assurance in advance of steady employment or have the capital to engage in land development enterprises requiring means. “We spread this positive advice because | we wish to save comrades disappointment and distress. We state the fact as in more than honor bound, and trust sincerely that this circular will accomplish its mission.” Invitation. Tou: nent, Virginia Hot Springs Golf Club, Hot Springs, Virginia. The C. & O. Ry. will sell excursion tickets at haif fare, on Octeber 17 and 18, good to return within 10 days Special rates at hoteis for partici Hotel “Arriva! Arlington.—T. M2: Stoane, Ohio; G. E. Farr, Chicago; W. P. Hall, Cincinnati; R. C. Foute, San Frareiseo; E. E. Bashford, Mexico. Metropolitan.—_E. ‘W. Jacobs, Philadel- phia; I. I Straus, Rlehmond, Va.; J. B. Johnson, Atlanta, Gaz G. L. Lucas, New York. National.—David Fox New York; J. S. Hoagland, North Platte, Neb.; A. D. Cow- els, North Carolina; V: E. Witaker, Raleigh, N.C.; J. L. Flagle, Baaton. Raleigh.—D. R. Gi W. Holman, New York; E. G. Long, New York; E. F. Luce, Chi. cago; W. W. Owens, Savannah. Riges.—L. A. Shaner, Alabama; W. E. Adams, Boston; A. F. Cooley, New York; F. A. Pratt, Hartford, Conn.; A. J. Bibb, Richmond, Va. Regent.—C. H. Bennett, New York; W. 8. Mills, Detroit; M. J. Doyle, Cleveland. Shoreham.—F. Remington, London, Eng.; W. McKim, New York; R. Stalnaker, Wheeling, W. Va. ‘Wellington.—G. Burruss, Baltimore; L. M. BES Rochester, N. ¥.; J. G. Ergood, New ‘ork. Willard’s.—C. F. Button, Michigan; J. M. ean Pittsburg; C. L. Russell ork. —eo——_ One Fare to Knights Templar Con- clave via Pennsylvania Railroad. $8.00 to Pittsburg and return. Tickets on sale Oct. 8 to 13, good to return until Oct. 17. Extension privil2ges. For further in- formation, see ticket agents. $8.00 round trip.—Advt. COLORED NIGHT SCHOOLS. List of Teachers and Date and Places of Opening. The night schools of the ninth, tenth and eleventh divisions of the pubiic schools of the District of Columbia will open Monday next at 7:30 o'clock at the following nam- : Stevens, 2ist street between L streets northwest; Wormley, Prospect avenue near 34th street north- west; Garnet, corner 10th and U streets northwest; John F. Cook, O street near 4th nerthwest; Lincoln, 2d and C streets southeast; Randall, I and Ist streets south- west; High School business department will be at the Douglass school, corner Ist and Plerce streets northwest. ‘The teachers selected are es follows: Stevens school, Mr. G. S. Murray, prin- cipal; Misses M. C. James, Leonora Joice, Jante T. Freeman, Lizzie B. Syphax. Wormley school, Miss A. F. Smith, prin- cipal; Misses Emma L. Kinner, Glovina Gant. Garnet Mrs. Josephine 8. Ball, principal «s Hattle E. Hamer and Lvella Brown. Cook school, Miss An- nie BK. Gillen, principal; . Katie R. Parker, Misses Gerevieve Thompson and Annie E. Howard. Lincoln school, Mr. Edward A. Townes, principal; Misses E. G. Wilkinson, Mary A. Stewart and Anna G. Dockett. Randall ool, Miss Lucinda Shorter. principal; Misses’ Retha Dillard, Ellena Hawkins and Olive V. Cortee. High school business department at Douglass school, Mr. Daniel B. Thompson, principal; Miss Annie D. Jones, assistunt. The enrollment in these schools last year was 1,395; the average enrolled, 921; aver- age attendance, 808, and the percentage of attendance, 87. It is believed there will be equally as large attencance this year. Se TEMPORARY THE HOME. Ladies of the Loyal Legion Appeal for Aswintance. ‘The Legion of Loyal Women, Mrs. Lizzie W. Calver, president, are continuing their work of sheltering and feeding the home- less District soldiers. They have met the expenses of the past month, which have been about $600. In continuing to maintain this home the ladies must depend upon the generosity of the patriotic citizens. The number to be cared for is on the increase, many returning daily to the home from the hospitals, to remain until the time for mus- tering out. The managers earnestly ask that the public will come forward with their assistance. Rev. John Van Ness, pastor, and the choir of Takoma Presbyterian Church will be present at the Sunday evening service at the home at 4 o'clock tomorrow. The cash donations in support of the home since last report vary in amounts from 10 cents to $15, and were made by the following _ person: Mrs. Bundicl “A Mother,” Mrs. M. B. Saunders, ‘‘Cash,’”* Annie Foley, Up-to-date Pleasure Club, “Two Friends,” “Friend,” Miss Emily Smith, “Ex-soldier,” confederate Soldier, Mrs. W. H. Crowell, Come Again,” “A Friend. “Hard Cash,” “Ex- Mrs. Cleaves, “Friend,” er-ready Circle” of King’s Daughters. The list of donors of articles other than cash since last report is as follows: “Friend,” A. Loeffler, Easton & Rupp, Mrs. Clayton, Z. D. Blackstone, Zion Lutheran Chureh, Mr. Little, Mr. Breen, Mrs. Han- nah Engel, Guild of St. Barnabas, Head- quarters Y. of W._C. T. U., Mrs. Dubois, “Unknown,” Dr. Burkhardt, Mrs. Thomb, Mrs. Kauffman, Mrs. Maloney, Soldiers’ Rest, 1204 Pennsylvania avenue; White & Redding, E Street Baptist Church, Miss Lambson, Mrs. Rutherford and Mrs. Pow- ers. ——s SENT Boy TO JAIL. James Contee Committed for Assault and Battery. James Contec, a neatly dressed little ecl- ored boy, thirteen years old, was commit- ted to jail by Judge Kimball today on a charge of assault and battery. Th victim of the alleged assault being in a critical condition, the court did not fix any bond. It is sail William Brewer's skull was frac- tured by a stone trom a beanshooter, and Contee, it is alleged, used the weapon. The boys mentioned attend the Garnet School, and yesterday morning, betore 9 O'clock they were playing in Union alley. Brewer. who is only ten years old, was engaged in a game of marbles, and, it is cLarged, he was struck without any provo- cation When Brewer was taken to the Children’s Hospital tpe physicians found that his injury w serious, and an oper: tion was necessary to save his life. His condition is still serious, and, even if he recovers, he may be confined to the hospi- tal for several weeks. Mrs. Brewer, mother of the injured child, entered complaint against the Contee boy and Policeman Howard arrested him. He denied to the officer that he had used a beanshooter or thrown a stone. Should the boy's condition impreve, the defendant will be released on bond. = The Sick Soldiers. Inquiry today develops the following par- ticulars concerning the sick members of the 1st District of Columbia Regiment: Chas. F. DuBois and David H. Kohr of Company H, Ist District of Columbia En- gineers, have arrived home, coming by boat from general hospital, Fort Monroe, which they reached from Porto Rico on steamer Ronona. Sergt. Nelligan of the same company is still at the hospital, but improving rapidly. Corporal Edward Little of Company D, who came home in comparatively good condition, physically, suffered a relapse about one week after his return and is now in an almost helpless condition from the effects of fever. He is at his home, No. 710 A sireet northeast, under the care of phy sicians. It is believed he is improving slightl Twenty-four soldiers in all, many of them District Volunteers, have been sent under different dates from the temporary home on 9th street to the arsenal hospital. The majority ure still at the hospital. SS Exhibition of fine household furniture at Sloa 1407 G st., Monday—the collection to be sold at auction Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. Don't fail to attend.—Advt. eee Douglass Relief Association. At the annual meeting of the Frederick Douglass Relief Association of the District of Columbia, held last evening at Odd Fel- lows’ Hall, the following named officers were unanimou: re-elected for the en- suing year: President, J. A. Johnson; vice president, A. E. T. Draper; recording sec- J. F. Alston; financial secretary, R. : nning; directors, Messrs. Eugene Brooks, S. A. Waison, Daniel Murray, J. Frank Boston and R. H. Terrel. > Are You Insured? $1,000 insurance on household furniture, $4. $5,000 accident insurance, $15 for one year. Fire, Life and Accident. lasurance. Louis H. Stabler, agent, 1319 F.—Advt. —— To Complete the Building. The sum of $30,000, appropriated for a new building for the District Industrial Home School in the act of March 3, 1897, having become entirely exhausted, leaving the means of access to the building, in an unfinished condition, the Commissioners, upon the request of Mr. J. Ormond Wilson, president of the board of directors of the school, have directed that the necessary work be completed and charged to the ap- propriation of $2,000 for repairs and im- provements to buildings contained in the act of June 30, 1898. a Voters’ Tickets via Norfolk and West- ern Railway To southern points on account fall aleciion at rate of one fare for round trip. For par- ticulars call on E. J. Lockwood, passenger agent, 1433 Pennsylvania avenue or Balti- more and Ohio offices.—Advt. ——— “Keep sober and you will not get in trou- ble,” was the advice Judge Scott gave Wil- Mam Bennett, who was before him today on a charge of vagrancy. Repeatedly drunk about Jackson street was Policeman Nussbaum’s complaint. Bennett was find $5, or fifteen days. —— Round Trip to Arlington Sunday, 150. Electric trains every 45 min. 13% & Pa. av. —Advertisement. ——— $1.25 To Baltimore and Return $1.25 Via Pennsyh railroad. Tickets on sale Saturday and Sunday, October 8 and 9, gcod to return until Monday, October 10. All trains except Congressional Limitea.— Advertisement. OPENING NEWPORT PLACE Manner of Making Assessments. Proceedings in Court and the Verdict Discussed—Two Assexsments Under Different Sections Contemplated. Th> attorney for the District has render- ed an opinion as to the manner of making assessments in the opening of Newport place, holding that both assessment templated by the statute the special assessment on, The proceedings to open Newport plac were begun about four years ago, and were suspended bec expresse by the Court of Appeals in similar cases, to the effect that the assessment of benef against abutting property owners for open- ing a strest in advance of the street being actually opened was unconstitutional. Sub- sequently, it is stated, the Supreme Court of the United States in the “highway ex- tension cases” expressly disapproved the views of the Court of Appeals in the matter of assessing benefits in advance of actually opening a street, and thereupon proceed- ings to open Newport place were renewed by the filing of a naw petition, and the making of new plats. The case was then proceeded with as contemplated by the Statute, resulting in the verdict now under review. con- be mad Opinion of Attorney Thomas Respecting ' The Two Assessments, “The statute,” explains the attorney “contempletes two assessments, one under section 2 for the price of the land agreed to be paid in the alleys closed, and one under section 5 of the benefits apportioned by the jury. As to the first of these as- sessments the statute is silent as to who shall make it, and as to the second ft pro- vides that the collector of taxes shall make = It is further explained by the attorney that when the verdict in the case was sent forward to the collector of taxes with di- rection to notify property owners tn the square of benefits apportioned to their lots by th> jury, it was discovered that as to certain lots damages were awarded to one person and benefits in the name of ancther. These discrepancies are such, however, so the attornzy holds, as may pe cured by agreements between the parties, the verdict of the jury being several in contemplation of law. Waiver by Owners. “If the parties to whom the damages were awarded,” states the attorney, “will waive claim to and assign them to the owners of the lots, and the owners agree that the benefit assessments may stand as now apportioned,and the assessments cred- ited with damages, such an agreement, filed among the papers in the case, would estop the parties from questioning or as- sailing the verdict. The discrepancies in the verdict being cured in this way, dam- ages for property taken should be paid, and, then, if the price of the area of the land fn the alleys closed 1s not paid by the owners of the lots to which the same was annexed, the Commissioners should make the assessment provided for in section 2 of the act of 1892, In case the benefits appor- tioned by the verdict are not paid, the col- lector of taxes should make an assessment as provided for by the fifth section of the act. Both assessments contemplated by the statute,” concludes the attorney, “may be made in the ecial assessment division. The first assessment should be signed by the Commissioners and the second by the collector of taxes, and both should be re- corded on the books of the special assese- ment division. The statute contemplates, I have already advised, that before these assessments can be collected the ti- tle nd for the minor street to be known as Newport place shall be acquired by the payment of damages.” —— UNFOUNDED RUMOR. AN The Reported Death of Privates Brown and Osborn. Referring to the story which appeared several days ago in the local papers, an- nouncing the death of Privates Lewis W. Brown and Robert Osborn, both of Com- pany D, Ist Regiment, District of Columbia Volunteers, at Knoxville, Tenn., Capt. Wm. S. Hodges informs The Star, under date of the 7th instant, that he had just received a letter from Mr. Isaac Brown, father of Private Brown, under date of October 4, 1898, in which he states that both of these soldiers are living and in good health. Capt. Hodges expresses his pleasure, which will be shared by the comrades and friends of the two young soldiers, that the reported decease proves to be incorrect. ———__ Sharon Dairy Can furnish Milk from registered Jersey herd. Every cow tested with tuberculine. Telephone 485. C. Thompson, 324 B st. 8.w. —Advertisement. —— Plends Guilty of Shoplifting. May Dougiass, colored, carrying an in- fant in her arms, was arrested in Lans- burgh Bros.’ store yéstergay afternoon by Detectives Helan and McNamee for shop- lifting. She took a black silk waist, worth about $15, and secreted it under her child’s dress. The officers relieved her of the waist and locked her up. After she had admitted her guilt and was locked up the officers made an investigation of the wo- man’s previous character. They found that her husband is a hard working man, and, so far as they could ascertain, she had never been arrested before. When the case was called in the Police Court this morning the woman pieaded guilty Attorney Peyton spoke in her behalf and atked that the court impose a small fine. A penalty of $25 or ninety days in jail was imposed. —— See the new carpets at Sloan Monday and Tuesday. 10:30 a.m.—Advt. Probably a Soldicr’s Property. A package of photographs, embracing views of Soldiers’ Home, Smithsonian and zroups of yolunteers was picked up on the street recently. They are at the disposal of the owner upon proper identification, if he will call upon J. H. Schenck, 1014 1 street northwest. SS Remember That Downey’s Model stables, 1622-28 L st., are unsurpassed for boarding horses and hiring fine carriages. — Advertisement. —_—__ No Concert Today. The United States Marine Band will not give its promised concert at the White House grounds this afternoon, the order therefor having been countermanded. s, 1407 G st, Sate Wednesday at That very desirable residence, No. 1710 S street northwest, will be sold at auction by trustees on Monday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock. The lot ts 2344x9114 feet, and the improvements of the best character. See advertisement. * —.>——_ Held for Action of Grand Jury. Clarence B. James, the volunteer who ad- mitted having married Miss Howell at Manassas about three weeks ago while he had a wife living in this city, was held for the action of the grand jury by Jud, - ball today’ on a charge of violating tho Edmunds law. Being unable to furnish bail in the sum of $500 he was committed to jail. = fretful; does not do them i — good. ee say they ive any ise, yet th Growing pare, my, tiem Fee some stomach or bowel trouble takes them away easily. SOOTT’S EMULSION ‘of Cod- Liver (Olt with <i7Ropboaphttes jest rem (or grow! children. It gives sown feakt imakes strong bones, healthy nerves. 9 CALENDAR WATCH, 7-50 Serge rn Geo.W. Spier, “310” 9th St. wie ee ave. Children. Sr COLLIS LETTER A PORGERY. The General bentes Writing Threat ening Note to Van Wyek. A dispatch from New York says: Lioyd Collis, the called at the city hail t day last son of Gen and said that night Collis, tten to the mayor today, pur- ing to come from his father, was a y. An examination of the letter was made with @ fac-simiie of the letter which the mayor received the other day, and no shades of difference could be discovered There are some words which occur in both letters that are written exactly allke, and the signature in both cases is similar. ( Collis was fo he League Club this afte ‘ ically characterized the © nr Mayor Van forgery. He Wyek, signed oni es having wr! ter, or know anything abi and Says that some wag wr the r, imi tating his chirography. oe Arlington & Return, on Sanday, ie. Electric trains every 45 min. 1314 & Pa. av. Advertisement ———— Piumbing Regalat Amended. In pa men: upon certain proposed > the plumbing regulati torney for the District has notified the Commissioners that, with the mahing of certain changes, he regards the proposed amendments as reasonable n a form. He advises that the }» f fit- ters should be increas $1,000 to $2,000, as gas fitting. in his opinion, may be considered as a branch of plumbing, and as the law authorizes a bond of the latter emount to be taken in the case of plumbers, aa anaes: Evening Devoted to Mendelssohn. The Musical and Literary Clut met Fri- day evening at the home of Miss Bessie Thorne, 762 North Carolina avenue south- : The evening was devoted to Mendels- The reading of his life and tne ren- dition of several of his compositions con- stituted the program. 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If you bave an old square piono, we'll al- low you full value for it to trade in for new uprights that usually cost from $250 up. ‘The balance payable in $10 moutuly pay- ments. GRIMES’ PIANO EXCHANGE, 918 Pa. ave. oeT-i6if = F. L. Babendreier, er and repairer of Pinvos and Orgens.#18 N.Y, ave. u.w. Late 15 years with J. F. Ellis & Co. 065-3 = UPRIGHT GRAND PIANOS OF HIGH GRADE at lowest posstble figures. Call at G. Ho KULMN'S old stand, 1208 G st. Het. 187; Expert in se- lecting, tuning and regulating p' DOS och-lm-4 DBOOP’S—025 Pa. AVE. RENT STEINWAY. LOTS OF OTHER PROMINENT MAKES ALSO. Droop & Sons, 925 Pa. Ave. océ-16tf VOSE PIANO. $10 a month buys one. PFEIFFER’S Piano Warerooms, 929F St oc8-164 KNABE PIANOS IN ALL STYLES AND WOODS. GENUINE BARGAINS IN NEW AND USED UP- RIGHT PIANOS OF UTHER MAKE! BARGAINS IN SECOND-HAND PIANOS, PIANOS FOR RENT. TUNING AND MOVING. Wm. Knabe & Co., 1422 Pa. Ave. N.W. PIANOS FOR SALE or RENT. LOW PRICES. EASY TERMS. Special discount for cash. Pianos tuned, repaired, moved and packed. John F. Ellis & Co., 987 PENNA. AVE. * CHICKERING PIANO ROOMS.