Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-01-15
HYATTSvILLE.

Messrs. ]. II. Ralston and E. II. Burchard
have addressed an open letter to the people
of Hyattsville. in which they speak OF the
adoption of the new town charter at the
recent citizens meeting as "hasty and ILL
considered action" and that the chief
complainers of the local assessment are
spectators, who. owing to deficiencies in
the general assessments. have escaped, with
in the past five years, their fair share of
taxation to the extent of thousands OF dol
lars. which has been made up by the re-
matnder of the citizens Of the town and
county. and which. had it been paid, would
not only have relieved the house owners
but also given the town hundreds of dollars
IN taxation that it has forever lost" They
also claim by certain figures in this letter
that the total tax paid TO the state. county
and town on six large tracts, owned by
land Spectators, is SeSSGI, which Is at the
rate OF 81 cents per 500 on basis OF town
assessment. while the Total tax paid to the
state, county and town on eight pieces CT
. property of small householders is $15y. 40
which is at the rate of $1.5S per $lUU ON the
basis Of the same assessment From all
that can be learned, it appears that the
single takers will go before the legislature
and object to the new town charter which
the committee that the chairman of the re-
cent citizens meeting viii appoint, is to
present to that body. DIR. J. X. Owens,
chairman of that meeting, will appoint the
committee today.
The officers OF Eureka Grange of Chiiium
were installed a few evenings ago by Mr.
Jos. Ager, overseer of the Maryland State
Grange, master of Montgomery County
Grange, and past master or EUREKA Grange
He was assisted by Mr.. John Miller and
Miss Mary Ellin. The following officers
were installed: William X. McChesney,
worthy master; ]. August Miller. overseer;
Anthony L. Ray, lecturer: Geo. n. Perkins
steward; Rev. l.. NJ. Mott chaplain; James
Miller, treasurer; E. b. Rowell, secretary;
W John Miller, gate keeper; Mrs. Ellin
ceres, Mrs. fWineberger, Pomona; Mrs
Broifch, Flora; Miss Gertie Abbott, lady as
sistant steward The retiring master Mr.
James Enos Ray, made an appropriate
speech on leaving the chair. to which the
newly installed master, MIR. McChesney
nttingly responded. Past Master Jos. Ager
also spoke. The new officers briefly re-
sponded 10 calls for speeches. Mr.. Wood
ward OF Massachusetts. visiting member
made brief address. Mr.. James Enos Ray
furnished refreshments for the occasion
Inc members contemplate holding open air
meetings or receptions once in every three
months during this year. The indications
are that this will be most prosperous year
for the order.
Mrs. Cockey of Baltimore county is visit
ing Mrs. DIR. j. X. Owens
Miss Essle Davidson of Washington is the
guest of her cousin, Miss Mary l.. Wells.
Rev Father Stafford. pastor of ST. Peters
Catholic Church, Baltimore, preached an
interesting sermon at the Maryland Agri-
afternoon.
In the trespass. case of F'arden against
Mouatt, for SlOO damages, Justice Hurley
OF Bladensburg has rendered a decision OF
u ana costs against the defendant.
Efforts are being made to start a fire
company In this village. and money is to DE
raised by subscriptions for purchasing
buckets and ladders. The young men of
this place are greatly interested in this
movement. and entertain great hopes of its
success.
Bishop Paret will visit the Pinckney Me-
mortal Church next Sunday.