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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-02
PAYMENT OF TAXEs.
The Time Limit and Some Public
Errors.


There seems to be a general misunder-
standing regarding the payment of the Nc
vember taxes" said Assessor Trimble to a
reporter of The Star today. Some time
ago in an interview with me, The Star
published, l was quoted as saying that it
would be physical impossibility to COM
plete the new assessment by January next,
the tme provided by law, and that Con-
gress would be asked to extend the time
Although there was nothing in the inter-
view to warrant 1t, many have erroneous
ly Interpreted the proposed extension Of
time to mean a postponement of the col
lection of taxes for November until next
May. as was the case last year. If the
time for the return Of the new assessment
should be postponed, its only effect would
be to postpone the payment of taxes due
in November, 1896, until May, 1897, there
by making the taxes for the fiscal year
ending June 30. 1897. due and payable in
one installment. namely, in May, 1897"
DO you believe there will be any mater
ial change in values in the new assess
ment?' asked the reporter.
Il am unable to say replied the asses
sor, Il hope there will be an equitable ad-
justment of values. That our taxpayers
will get some substantial relief from the
burdens of our present assessment, which
In many cases Is oppressive, full of glar-
ing inequalities and gross errors in the
estimation Of values. I have had many
assessed for taxation for a higher valua-
tion than they were willing and anxious
to sell 1T for. I am satisfied that many of
these complaints are well founded, and
hnce l hope the remedy will be adminis-
tered es soon as possible"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-02
INTO GEORGETOWN
Southern Connection of the B. and O,
Assured.
ASKING THE COMMISSIONERS PERMIT
The Barge and Dock Company's
Charter at Issue.
TRACKS ON WATER STREET

The chances are that within a short
time the Baltimore and Ohio railroad Com
pany will have q complete southern con-
nect1on and an entrance into GEORGETOWN
This morning the first steps in that
direction werC taken, when the officials
of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad appear
ed before the Commissioners. IN company
with President Edward ]. Stellwagen of
the Georgetown Barge Dock and Elevator
faiiroad Company. to urge the granting of
the application of the latter for perms-
sion, in accordance with it's charter, to Law
a double track on Water street. The real
meaning of the application is 10 give the
Baltimore and Ohio railroad a direct con-
nection with the Washir gton and Western
Maryland railroad, which in turn connects
with the Southern Metropolitan of the
same system. thereby insLring a southern
connection fot the Baltimore and Ohio and
an entrance into Georgetown.
The real purpose of the applicat tion was
Ridden. The paper simply set forth that
the GeorgetoHa Barge. Dock and Elevator
Railroad Company desired permission to
lay double track through ard along Wa
ter street in West Washington, beginning
at point on the west side of the Aque-
duct bridge, and running along said Water
street under said bridge to the eastern ter
minus of said Water street at Rock creek
Mr.. George L. Hamilton, attorney for
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, presented
the application. He said the charter OF
the company permitted the use Of doti-
BILE track along Water Street Work would
commence as soon the permit was is
sued Engineer Manning stated 1t would
require from two to four weeks to COM
p,ete the work.
There were present President Edward ].
Stelwagen of the Georgetown Barge, Dock
and Elevator railroad. General Agent Will
liam Alvey of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad, Mr.. George E. Hamilton, attorney
for the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, and
Messrs. p. H. Irving and w. r. Manning,
engineers of the Baltimore and Ohio rail
read. The Commissioners will consider the
application,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-02
IF. MALONE SHOULD DIE
How Such an Event Would Affect Virginie
Politics.
The Noted Leader Snid to HIVE Been
Planning to Secure Restora.
tiOn Of Power,

The death of Malone at this time would
be regarded by those who are familiar
with Virginia politics as a severe blow to
the republicans in that state For some
years, since Malone lost his control of
Virginia, which he held for but a very
Erief period. he has mot been regarded by
the democrats as a dangerous adversary
In fact, after he went out of the Senate,
his control of the republican party of the
state was regarded as a benefit to the
democrats, for the reason that the cry Of
"Mahoneism' was enough to bring the
democrats together and make them fight.
however great might be their differences
Moreover, the republicans became divided
into Malone and anti-Mahone factions
and his power in the state served only 10
keep the party divided. to the great ad-
vantage OF the democrats. His death, if
he dies, may remove. the cause of the
division among the Virginia republicans
and 1t will leave them without leader
capable of dealing with the democratic
leaders of that state. He was the shrewd-
est and most skfllful organizer the repub-
hears had in that sect ton of the country
and it is said now that he was about set
Ting the differences within his party, and
had planned fight for the next two
years which gave promise of republican
success. 1t was believed by him. and ac
knowledgcd by some Of the leading demo-
Gratis in Virginia. that the present situa-
ton onered TO him the, opportunity he has
been waiting for to restore himself and
his party to power in Virginia. The demo-
Gratis there, as they are in Kentucky. are
divided on the money question. The ad-
ministration and anti admtnistra ton demo-
Gratis are bitter towaIdseach other. Hard
times has been felt severely throughout the
state and cadsed dissatisfaction with the
powers that are in; and there is said to be
a growing sentiment in favor of protection.
These conditions. together with some local
reYar0eQ favorable
Mabone's plans, and it is said that he was
plar ming for a campaign, which he ex-
pected to result in his complete restoration
to power.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-02

this city in the last dozen years in whieh
He was 4 member of the board of gov
ernors of the Washington Assembly. active
at the annual charity ball, and at the last
inaugural ball was in charge of the COM
mittee on dancing. He was sometimes call
ed the Ward McAllister of Washington but
he was a good deal more than mere So
cial figure.
At the time of his death Mr.. Slack was
about forty-fve years Of age. He was n
son of Maj. VIM. B. Slack of the United
States marine corps. His mother is dead.
Before her marriage she was a Miss Hall.
Mr.. Slack had always made his home in
this city. He was educated at the Emerson
Institute. and entered the Naval Academy
in the class of II. While at the academy
he distinguished himself on the occasion
Of fire, when he was instrumental in
saving q great deal of government prop
erty.
He was a popular man in the navy and
spent a good part of his time on the Euro
pean station. On account of his fine ap-
pearance and social qualities he was fire.
Quently assigned to such pleasant billetS rs
aid to the admiral and other duties of a
similar nature.
He was married September T. 1881. to Miss
Mary kembIe of Geneseo. N. Y. She was a
young woman of considerable means, and
they spent some time travelling abroad. In
July, 1855, he resigned as master in the
navy, al since then had lived almost con-
stantly in this city. The marriage. which
promised well at first, did not turn out
happily, and only last week his friends and
Washington society generally were shocked
to hear that his wife had brought suit
against her husband, asking for alimony.
In her bill filed at the time she charged
that he had used her money for his own
support, and had treated her badly. They
had two daughters, aged respectively nine
and seven years. The friends of the family
had known for some time that all was not
as 1t should be with the Stacks. but it was
hoped the differences could be healed with
out an open breach. Mr.. Slack was prom:-
nent member of the Metropolitan Club and
the news of his death has caused great
deal of genuine regret in that organizat ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-02
ORDER RS ISSUED
General Miles Today Transferred to
Washington.
GENERAL RUGER TO GO TO new YORK
Col. Corbin Made Adjutant Of the
Department Of the East.
G L A N G e A H E A D

1t was officially announced at the War
Department today that Major General Miles
is to come to Washington to command the
army, and that Major General Ruger will
succeed Gen. Miles in command of the de-
partment of the east with headquarters al
New York. Orders to this effect were is
sued this afternoon, and the transfer Of
stations will be made at the convenience
of the two officers concerned, probably early
next week.
These changes have caused a slight re-
arrangement of the adjutant generals de-
partment, the orders for which were is
sued today. Col. Thomas NJ. Vincent, who
was on duty at the headquarters of the
army during Gen. Schofield's term, is as
signed to duty in the Office Of the adjutant
general of the army.
He will relieve Col. Babcock of charge
of the bureau of information. Col. Babcock
is assigned to other duty in the adjutant
generals office. Col Samuel Breck is re-
lieved from duty at headquarters of the de-
partment of the east at New York and as
signed to duty at headquarters of the army
in this city, thus continuing his service
with Gen. Miles. Lieut.. Col. Henry c. Cor
bin, who has been Adjt. Gen. Ruggles'
chief assistant for three years past. is re-
lieyed from duty in this city and assigned
to duty as adjutant of the department of
the cast. he Is oTueTeu " report " tHe
comma ndns general Of that department
accordingly.
Col. COrbin's Promotion.
Col Corbin's orders are in the nature
of a compliment, and arc made in Qntici-
Pc ticn of his promotion to the grade Of
ccio1 ell. His new assignment is regarded
as the most desirable in the adjutant gen.
erals. department. While pleased at his
preferment, Col. Cofbin's many friends in
this city will regret that he has been or
dered away. He came here first with Pres
ident Hayes in 1877, having accompanied
him from Columbus, Ohio. He enjoyed the
closest personal relations with President
Hayes throughout his administration and
UP to the time of his death.
Prior to coming to Washington Col. Cor
bin had long and arduous service on the
frontier in the campaigns against the In
dams. He has taken prominent part in
many public ceremonies in this city since
lis first visit. He assisted in the eeremon-
les attending the unveilng of the Thomas
statue. being secretary of the committee
of which Gen. Garfield was the chairman.
Later he was prominent in the arrange
ments for the latter's inauguration as
President. He secretary of the joint
congressional committee that arranged for
the celebration at Yorktown, Va, and he
was special aid to Gen. Beaver, chief
marshal of the parade at the Inauguration
of President Harrison. He subsequently
served as chief OF staff to Gen. McMahon
grand marshal at Cleveland's last inaugu-
Col. Corbn. by reason of seniority. will
become adjutant general Of the army in a
few years, and will have about ten years
to serve in that exalted office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-02
NO MORE SKILLED LABOR.
One Eligible List That is About Full
EnOuvl.

Enough.
The civil service commission is today in
quiring into the attainments-scholast
practical and otherwise-of 1fty-eight very
bright-looking young people, who wish to
enter government employ. Their applica-
tions cover a wide diversity of employment.
They are follows: For fourth assistant
examiners patent office, IA; special ex-
aminers, pension office, s; fish culturist,
United States commission of fish and fish
cries, 2; physician, Indian service, 5; teach
ers, Indian service. z: n1atrons, Indian serv-
ice, 3; messenger boys, departmental serv-
ice, Z; bookkeepers, departmental service,
.: French and German, i: tagger and stock
examiner, Department of Agriculture, l;
assistant observer, Department of Agricul-
ture l.
Yesterday ninety-three applicants for
skilled labor in the government printing
office were examined. They were to fill the
positi of feeders. counters, sewers and
folders. Examinations for this class OF
places will be held again Monday and Sat
urday, but no more applications will be re-
ceived. The time for receiving such appli-
cations closed last Saturday night.
The commission has an eligible list equal
to, If not in excess OF, all possible demands
TO be made upon 1t by the public printer
this season.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-02
DIANs AND CAIRNEs ON TRIAL.
ArrajSnment of the baltimore EIcc-
ton Supervisors.

ArrajEnmcnt of the baltimore Elcc-
ton Supervisors.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
BALTIMORE. Md. October 2.-The trial
of tie democratic supervisors of election,
Bians and Carnes, against whom charges
of fraud have been preferred by the Re
form League. was begun in Sutro Hall this
morning. The trial is attracting the most
widespread attention among politicians of
both parties, and the outcome is the sub
ject of general speculation at both head
quarters.
Sutro Hall was crowded to suffocation
when the trial opened. The testimony re-
vealed an instance where Messrs. Bians
and Cairnes had appointed as a republican
register a man who not only was out
and-out democrat, but who was an eX-con-
vict, and Of this fact they had been ap-
prised by Police Marshal Fry prior to the
appointment.
Gov. Brown presided at the trial. The
Reform League was represented by Gel.
Charles Marshall and Mr.. Edgar III. Cans
and Mr. Bernard Carter AMI City Solicitor
Bryan appeared for the supervisors. The
members of the league attended in a body.
The case will probably not be concluded
before tonight.
The fight among the republicans over the
nomination fer mayor is growing hotter
and some sharp encounters are looked for
when the convention meets tomorrow. Re-
publican leaders today are asserting that
the nomination will be offered to Col Wrn
A. Hanway, a prominen- !ucal zeal estate
dealer, VINO was former independent, but
Is now a republican.
The republican leaders are unwilling to
consider the nomination of Malster or
Creager because the Sun and the News
democratic allies of the republican state
ticket, refuse to support these gentlemen,
and the leaders want to put man in NOM
ination who will be acceptable to these
papers. Col. Hanway, 1t is thought will
accept, If nominated
The Malster men intend to make fight
however. and last night, after midnight, 10
delegates held a caucus and pledged them
selves to vote for Malster. AS there are
19S delegates to the convention this would
give them the victory.
The anti-MalSter men ridicule this claim
and say that if Malster gets fifty votes he
may consider himself lucky.
The democratic primaries are in progress
today, and while the indications are that
Mr.. Henry Williams will win, there has
been a perceptible boom for Mayor La
trobe's denomination. and there is a pos
sibility that the nomination may go to him.
The primaries have, with the exception of
the eighth ward, where there Is a contest
between two wings. been uneventful. Sem
ator German and the democratic leaders
are again in conference today.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-02
DEATH OF VIM. HALL SLACK
A Well-Known Society Leader Passes
Away.
Formerly nm Officer In the Navy
Prominent in Many Social
Functions Here.

A telegram received in this city today
ANNOUNCED the death at Beach Haven, N.
j.. last evening of Mr.. VIM. Hall Slack.
well known in Washington. No particulars
have as yet been received beyond the fact
that the funeral will take place in Balti-
more on Friday, and that the interment
will be made at Rosemount cemetery.
Mr. Slack was one of the most popular
men in Washington. and few enjoyed such
wide circle of friends. He was best
known to the public as social leader. and
after the death of DR.. Melancthon Ruth he
was easily to the fore in all matters social.
He was Il handsome man, with remarkable
tact, and endowed with the faculty of max
ing himself liked.
There have been few social functions in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-02
Investigating Dock Facilities.

Messrs. Woodward Emery and J. R.
Lesson, members OF commission appoint
ed by the legislature of Massachusetts, to
inquire into the question of dock and ter
minal facilities and their control by the
state. the municipality or by private in
dividuals who have visited several of the
larger cities on the continent and in Eng
land, recently arrived in Hull England, to
pursue their Investigations. They were es-
corted around the English city by Mr.. Cor
don 3. Daniels, acting consul of the United
ingtoE and an old High School graduate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-02
GEN. MAHoNE's CONDITION.
No Change Either for Better or fol
Worse Today.

There was no change whatever in Gen.
Mahone's condition up to shortly after 2
o'clock this afternoon. He has not con-
tinued to progress as the members of his
family had hoped he would. and the physi-
clans say that while indications do not
point to an immediate dissolution, fatal
relapse may occur at any time He w;:s
very low during the first part of last night,
and at midnight was in an extremely crlti-
cal state. He rallied somewhat, however,
toward morning. and rested more comfort
ably. In the morning he seemed to have
gained a little over his condition twelve
hours previous, but was not enough strong
er to greatly encourage those about him.
At noon he was able to take a small guam
tity Of nourishment and he could move his
left hand trifie.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-02
SPAIN AND JAPAN.
They Mark Their Respective Terri.
tory in the Pacific.

SAN FRANCISCO October 2.-As result
of the conferences that have been held be-
tween the acting japanese minister of for
eign affairs and the newly arrived minister
of Spain, a declaration has been agreed
upon, says the japanese Mail, defining the
limits Of boundary between the territories
of Japan and Spain in the western Pacific.
The terms of the declaration are that:
First-A line parallel to a latitude pass
Ing through the middle of the navigable
part of the Bashee channel shall, under the
present declarations, mark the boundary
between the territories of Japan and Spain
in the western part of the Pacific.
Second-The government of Spain declares
that it shall never lay claim to the islands
lying to the north and northeast of the
above mentioned boundary line.
Third-The government of Japan declares
that it shall never lay claim to the islands
lying to the southwest of the above men,
toned boundary line.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-02
PHYSICIANS TO THE POOR.
Examinations Will BE Held by the
Medical Board.


Saturday morning, October 8, at 10
o'clock, the board Of medical examiners
will conduct the examinations for the
positions Of physicians to the poor.
The examinations will be held at the
Central High School. 7th and o
streets-that is, the written examinations
will be held there. The oral examinations
will be held at the different offices of the
examining boards. All examinations will
be in charge of DR.. w. T. Carr, who was
selected by the Commissioners as president
of the board. The other members of the
board are Drs. ]. r. hewitt, ]. Wesley Bo-
wee and Austin O'Malley. Dr. Carr will
examine in physiology and anatomy. DR..
Bovee will examine in obstetrics and gyne-
cology. DR.. hewitt will examine in materia
medica, Therapeutics, chemistry and hy-
siene. In the absence of DR.. OMalley, DR..
Boss will conduct the examinations in
practice. There will be ten vacancies On
the 18th of December, which will be filled
by the successful ones in this examination.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-02
Maryland Militia.

Lieut.. Niblack, in charge Of the naval
militia division at the Navy Department,
accompanied by H. Kyd Douglas, adjutant
general of the Maryland militia, left WASH
ington today for Baltimore, where they will
take passage with Commodore Emerson on
his new steam yacht Nydia for Annapolis
to witness the mastering in Of the new An
napolis division Of the Maryland naval
militia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-02
NOW IN FULL SWING.
Exhibits I'm Shape mt Atlanta and the
City Ready for Visitors.

ATLANTA, Ca, October 2.-The eXposi-
ton is in full swing, the exhibits are
in shape and the city has made the ar
rangements necessary for the comfort Of
visitors. Reports to the committee on pub
lie comfort show that at the hotels rates
range from S1.50 to s. per day on the
American plan and from 10 cents to So per
day on the European plan. Many private
houses, however. are open to the public,
and in the best parts of the city there are
hundreds of rooms i'll private houses to be
mad fer 20 cents day. some of these
houses being located on Peachtrec street
the fashionable thoroughfare of Atlanta.
Railroad facilities are adequate, and spe-
ciai rates are given to the exposition, while
Tor such extras as shaving the price no
where exceeds 10 cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-02
ArlllY 0r6lerS.

Lieut.. Jas. L. Wilson, fourth artillery, has
been detached from duty as purchasing
commissary of subsistence at Baltimore
and ordered to return to his proper station
Lieut. Ernest Kinds, second artillery, has
Eeen orderd to duty with battery X at Fort
Trumbull, Conn.
Leaves of absence have been granted as
follows: Capt. Harry L. Haskell, twelfth
infantry, one months extension Lieut.. G,
W.Ruthers, eighth infantry, for one month;
Lieut.. H. q. Cole, twenty-third infantry,
one months extension,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-02
Patents Allowed.

William F. Adams, combined trunk and
bed; Jerre B. Elliott and B. j. Mawhinney
assignors to Wyckoff, Sean1ans & Benedict
New York, N. Y, typewritins machine at
tachment; Anna c. .Hayenner, parallel
ruler; Hardin B. Littlepage, strap lock: !:
William e. Prall assgnor to w. E. Prall
superheated water motor; Francis Dazen-
baker, beehive.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-02
An Opening In Egypt.

Horace Lee Washington, United States
vice consul general at Cairo, in a report to
the Department of State, calls attent lion to
the opening in Egypt for American furni-
ture. He says the demand is good and re-
tail prices of simpler grades are double or
treble those ruling in New York, while the
duty is but per cent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-02

A Nc ntNl Stimulus.

The first installment Of the great mys-
terry story When the War Was Over"
by Frederick r. Burton. will be published
next Monday. Five hundred dollars in gold
for the first correct solution. Particulars
in another column.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-02
Big Money for an Imagination.

A little exercise of your imagination
may be worth five hundred dollars in gold
to you. Read the particulars in another
column Of The Stars great mystery story,
when the War Was Over" by Frederick
r. Burton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-02
MIR. ISAAC BAssnrT SICK.
The Venerable Senate Omcfal Serious
1y Ill ut His Home.

Mr.. Isaac Bassett, the venerable assist
ant doorkeeper of the Senate is lying
seriously i'll at his residence on Capitol
H.ll. Mr.. Bassett returned to the city last
Sunday from New Lor don, Conn.,, and
since his return his condition has become
critical. Mr.. Bassett is suffering from an
aggravated stomach trouble, and his
friends are very apprehelisive about him.
Eis chances of recovery are iessened by
his advanced age. MIR. Bassett is seventy
six years old, and has spent sixty-four
years of his life as an employe at the Cap
itol in various positions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-10-02
Assistant Sc

Assistant Secretary McAdoo Returns.
Assistant Secretary McAdoo resumed his
duties at the Navy Department today, after
pleasant sojourn Of several weeks at Sara
rae lake, in the Adirondacks.