Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-07-16
HYArTsvlLLE.
OF The Eveninx Ssar.
HYArrsylx,ls, July Is,

Inc ehnxte-tax system Is SIN oSinS uAscus>e0
In q lively manner by the citizens Of this town
and several quarrels have resulted from its dis
cussion. There viii be . regular meeting of the
town commissioners in Wells Hall tomorrow
evening, but the committee appointed At the
recent meeting Of anti-single-tax men to pre-
cent to them the resolutions adopted at that
meeting viii not wait upon them then. as II be-
heves that the meeting win be entirely too pub
nc and that the sinsle-tax supporters vii be
there In full force to argue the merits Of that
measure. The committee in Of the opinion that
an answer has already been given to the resolu-
tions, as each Of the three Commissioners who
advocate the single-tax system (Messrs. Ralstcn.
Brett and LONG, hss stated individually that he
neither intends to resign nor vote 20 rescind
the recent order. A report was circulated last
night to the effect that Commissioner Brett had
resigned, which occasioned no little excitement.
TEE STAR correspondent called upon Mr.. Brett
and learned that II was utterly untrue. Mr.. L.
W. Habercomb, one Of the lawyers employed
by the citizens opposed TO the single-tax system,
stated today that the petition filed IN the cir
cult court, requesting II 10 issue q writ of man.
damus. was not for the purpose Of protecting
the citizens who refuse to pay their taxes under
the new system. as published in The STAR Of
yesterday, but for directing the commissioners
orestore the assessment on improvements and
to further amend the assessment by assessing
personal property. and then make n levy on the
dSsesStnente so cOllecteO ana ccnpfeteO.
A game Of base ball was PLAYED this evening
between the Hyattsville and Carroll mines. the
latter defeating the former by score Of 10 to 6.
The Maryland incorporators OF the Washing
ton Suburban Railroad Company. consisting OF
Fillmore Beall. DIR. Charles A. Wells, Francis
Gasch. Richard E. Brandt. VIM. l. Hill, George
W. Coldenstroth and Col. W. W. jackson, met
in Blsdensburg today and elected the following
officers for the MARYLAND part of the route, 10
serve until one-tenth Of tho Marylan stock was
sold: VIM. l. Hill. president; w. W. jackson,
secretary, and Francis Gasch. treasurer. The
treasurer was authorized to open books al
Bladensburg for the sale of stock limited to
the intersection Of the pike with street and
continue along that and out through Bladens-
burg, ending at Hyattsville
bal Shreeves, IT,. the young man charged
with attempted rape upon Jessie Bailey. colored.
has NOT been heard Of since her father procured
the warrant for his arrest.
While Mr. and Mrs. Astor of Washington
were driving down Pike avenue last Wednesday
evening the horse became frightened and run
ming at full speed upset the buggy at tho
bridge, throwing the occupants into q ditch and
injuring Mr.. Aston in the back and his wife in
the limb. Their wounds were dressed at the
drug store Of Or. A. II. Wells.
At q regular monthly meeting OF the vestry Of
st. Matthew's Parish held al the rectory in Bla-
densburg few evenings since the question Of
raising the rectors salary was discussed, but
not decided.
Messrs. Louis d. Wine and John r. Paret
will play match game OF croquet with Messrs
H. Clay and Arthur Browning for the cham
pionship of Hyattsville. on the grounds Of the
Athletic Club at the fair for the benefit Of the
Pinkney Memorial Church which will be given
there next Tuesday evening.
The Hyattsville Base Ball Club was defeated
by the Olympic team on its grounds in this
town last Wednesday efeninC nv n scOre of q N
B. The Hyattsville club made ten hits and
three errors and the Olympic four hits and seven
errors.
James Butler colored was arraigned before
Justice Hurley in Bladensburg Wednesday
evening on the charge Of assaulting Mary Jack
son, colored. She admitted tina. she procured
the warrant under the influence of anger and
the case was dismissed the defendant paying
the costs
Several Masonic lodges will visit the Masonic
fraternity of this place next Tuesday evening
for the purpose of Witnessing the third degree
conferred upon three candidates.
Mr.. Louis G. Richardson has gone on a brief
visit to friends in Hagerstown.
Miss Hutchinson Of Washington is visiting
Miss Nesbit a. College Station.
Miss Nanny Geib has returned from pleas
ant visit to New York.
Mrs. Robert Wells Of Kansas is the guest of
Mrs. DR.. G. A. Wells Of this place
Capt. and Mrs. Edward r. Mexican have re-
turned from Florida and arc now occupying
their cottage on Railroad avenue.
COUNTY NEWS.
The county, commissioners mot n, rpner
'u '"@' 'PP.'
Aafiooro last TUESDAY ana transacted the To-
lowing business: Ordered, that the Following
road ana bridge accounts De passed: IL z
waters, 70; George L: Cross. 81 D. n.
Murry Ss30l; W. W. Fowler. SlLOi: that the
report OF Upton Brooke, John ): hltchie ana
Eugene Roberts, recommending the opening OF
road as petltloned Tor by Dr b: L. Bird and
otfers, DC adopted; tnat u. sheriff be author
ized to have repaired or buiif IN his discretion.
orldSe from Coiiington TO Washington, near
holy trinity Cnurch. ana report inc same to
this board; thnt the report OF samuel G. Town
snend' county treasurer. as OF July L, is9z, be
lad over untii next meeiing; tnat the place OF
deposit OF the money arising from the sale OF
county oonos De the ShiZehs Nauonal bahk OF
Laurel:
Mr.. VIM. Z. Gardner OF Oxon Hill died at
his home mt that place few days ago.
Mrs Thomas Phelps, one OF the Oldest resi-
dents OF Surratts district, died last Monday at
the age OF ninety years.
Mr.. wharton Z. Lester OF Branchvllle has
been admitted to practice at the bar of this
county at Marlboro.
Six lots and twenty-five acres of land stu
ated at Bowie have been sold at public auction
for $685. to Arthur Wells and J. E. Zug, the
former purchasing the lots and the latter the
land.
The Simms property near Centerville. con-
sisting of five acres and a small dwelling has