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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
Hcw to Ride n Swimming Horse.

From the Hartford Times.
1t must not be supposed that a horse al
ways swims naturally and with ease the
moment that he Is off his feet in the water.
The animal under such circumstances has
but one notion. to keep his head out of the
water and to lift his shoulders as high as
possible. In doing this his headquarters
sink, and he finds himself almost standing
on his tail, or at least in a position three
quarters erect. In such an attitude, IL the
rider draws upon the reins or throws his
body back in the least the animals hind
quarters will sink more and more. his body
will take a vertical position, and, beating
the water uselessly with his fore feet; he
will finally sink. AS soon as the horse gets
off his feet in the water, let the rider grasp
the animals name, leaning at the same
time well forward upon its shoulders, but
without touching its head. The riders
knees should be pressed tightly to the
horses sides, otherwise he is likely to be
swept of by the water. This is the only
position which will enable man to remain
in the saddle and the horse to swim at the
same time. The reins must be held loosely
and each well to one side.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
He Thought She Was n Man.

New York Letter In Baltimore American.
Magistrate Crane today in the Jefferson
Market police court, fell a victim to the
optical delusion Of a new womans dress.
Owing to the height of the rail In front
of him, the magistrate saw only the head
and upper part of the figure that stood
facing him. This was clothed in masculine
attire, which included derby hat. Take
that hat off," commanded the magistrate.
The woman did not move.
Take that hat off, sir!" repeated the
ma gistrate. without sign of obedience
from the derby hat.
Officer go out and arrest that man." he
ordered. The officer went out where he
could see the skirts. and remarked: your
honor. It's a womanr'
She stayed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
Repairing Grace Church.

The property of Grace M. f. Church was
considerably damaged by the hurricane of
Tuesday evening last. Six hundred dollars
will be needed to replace the front and re-
pair damages. Notwithstanding the heavy
burden carried for years by the congrega-
ton, at the prayer service on Thursday
evening the pastor. DR.. Leech. announced
the plan Of immediate renovation adopted
by the trustees. Several of the board also
spoke and subscription of nearly 500 was
taken. They have been so heavily taxed
in replacing their $4,000 loan few weeks
ago that it was resolved to ask aid of the
friends Of the church and Christianity
throughout the city. The pastor, DR.. Geo.
" Leech S12 street northwest, will gladly
receive and acknowledge the same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
The Assessors Make Their Report to
tbs Commissioners.
SLIGHT REDUCTION OVER LAST YEAR
Nearly Th5es Millions Due From
Real and Personal Holdings.
WEALTH OF THE DISTRICT

The board of assistant assessors today
transmitted to the Commissioners, through
Assessor Trimble, statement Of the taxa
BILE property in the District of Columbia.
Upon this statement of taxes that are to
be collected the Commissioners will base
their estimated revenues, which serves as
a guide II the estimates of appropriations
There Is one feature of the statement that
Is of considerable interest to the citizens
of Washington. since it shows exactly
what reduction the board has made In the
reassessment over the old assessment,
which created such unfavorable comments
Briefly. 1t shows that the total reduction
on land and improvements over the old
assessment is $s,545. 1876. or. perhaps palmer.
the amount Of tax levied is but $12S, 1S1. 53
lower than that Of last year.
Following Is a comparative statement in
detail of the reduction over last year:
In 1898. in Washington city, the taxable
value of land. was SO,942,5S6 and of i'm
$l65. 1879, $40.
In 1896 the respective figures are: On
land. Ss7. 7O0.5 $50: on improvements, $50, A..
S25. making total Of $156. S54,3S4.
The value in 1875 of personal property
was: In Washington city. s1O.5S5,s64; in
Washington county. $46.9s5; and on rail-
reads, taxed on gross receipts. $339, 1885,
making total Of $l0971,737
In 1896 the figures are. respectively:
Washington city, $S.46 80: Washington
county, SAT .2S5; railroads. taxed on gross re-
ceipts, $i,OlS3l6; being a total of 81, 532 SOL
The returns from the county have not
yet been made. and the old assessment Is
included In the general result
The total real estate tax for the District
IN 1873 was 81 1901 ,SO3.33 The total tax on
personal property was $17l .9S7. 43. and the
total tax on real and personal property
was $2.9T3, $50. 20
In 1896 the total real estate tax is So
73621.SO. The total tax on personal prop
erty is $167, 1927, and total tax on real
and personal property is SSH, 154.37.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
Coming to This City.

Today's New York Sun says: The new
apostolic delegate is the provincial general
of the order. Father Driscoll studied theol-
ogy under mir. in Rome, and wnen Mgr.
Martinelli received notice that he was to
be selected for the mission in America he
asked Father Driscoll to come to Rome.
Mgr. Martinell is small, dark man with
a typical Italian face. He will not remain
in this city for the present, but will go to
Washington today the Pennsylvania
cad in the private car of the vice president
of the company. He will make his first ap-
pearance the papal representative in
America tomorrow at st. AloysiuS' Church
in Washington
There will he a grand pontifcal nigh mass
"a the church celebrated by Cardinal Satol-
Ii as parting token OF good Will toward the
Jesuit fathers in whose parish the apostolic
delegate resides The Rev. William oBrien
Pardow. S j. of this city, will preach the
sermon.
DR.. Martinelli wears on state as we'll rs on
religious occasions the habit of the Angus
liEian order This consists of a lpose cas-
sock OF black serge supplemented by
large cape and cowl. Usually the cassock
IS Confined at the waist by a leather belt,
fastened with a heavy iron ring and clasp.
y large rosary hangs from the belt.
Cardinal Satolh will leave Washington on
October 5, and, accompanied by his secre-
tary, Father Pambianco. will go 70 Newark.
where for four days he will be the guest of
Bishop Wigger- He will then visit Major
:. d. Kelley in Brooklyn and remain there
-1-il he sails for Europe on October Il. An
excursion to West Point has been arranged
by Major Kelley TO afford Cardinal Sa.olli
view of Tbs Military Academy there.
Mgr. Martiaelli will maintain the head
quarters of the apostolic delegate at Wash
irgton. No term has been set TO his mis-
sion in America, which is continued at the
Pleasure of the pope. He will continue to
AT as prior general of the AugrS5nian
order until the feast of Pentecost next year.
DIR. Thomas Rodriguez, Spaniard from the
Philippine Islands. has been appointed
vicar general locum tenens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
Gives Up His Trip.

ST. PETERSBURG. October 3.-Prince
Khilkoff, the minister of communications,
has, It Is stated here, abandoned his pro-
jected visit to the United States, during
which lie was to make further study of
the working of American railroads. The
prince, some years ago. secured employ
ment on a railroad in the United States,
beginning as assistant stoker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
LAST DAY OF THE FAIR
Congressional Candidates Debate the Money
Question.
Directors to Improve the Track ana
GrOunds-The Exhibition .
Great Success.

UPPER MARLBORO, Nd,
October 3. 1896.
The fourth and last day OF the Southern
Maryland Fair Association opened with
several thousand people in attendance.
Every train brought crowds from both
north and south, and by noon there were
about 5000 persons on the grounds.
Debate by Candidates.
The principal feature of the day was the
debate by the congressional nominees for
the fifth district. Many prominent poll
ticians were present, including many lead
ers and representative men from the differ
ent political clubs of the state.
The debate took place on the grand stand
at 80 pm. The entire place was crowd
cd. and many huncr eds stood on the ground
just below.
Dr. Rich. S. Hill made the announcement
that each speaker would be allowed forty
five minutes. Mr.. Mudd opening and Cos
ing. Gen. Wilmer mounted the Platform
and introduced ex-Representative Sydney
E. Mudd, republican nominee.
The next speaker was Robt. Moss, the
democratic nominee, who was introduced
by r. +. Brandt.
The Races.
The races began at 2:3O, with Jno. H.
Gheen as starter. Henry Coprerthrute and
James P. Ryan as judges. w. G. Brooke
acted as timer.
First race, go class, one-mile heats,
three in five; pace; purse. $250-Nina Noble
won, selling at / to 4; f. II. S. came in
second. and sold at 2 to l. while Lillian
Purdy captured third money at to l. Rev.
Rover took fourth place. Time, 2.27 81;
2.27 IA.
Second race, $40: trot; one-mile heats;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
Ab1eEnte for Canada.

A prominent ecclesiastic Of Quebec
province yesterday divulged the object
of the much-discussed visit of Able
Proul to Rome. 1t was generally un-
derstood that Premier Laurier had a
private understanding with Able Proul,
whereby the latter was to make such repre-
sentation to the vatican as would lead to
the Quebec hierarchy being compelled to
keep out Of dominion politics. The truth
is that through Able Proul, Mr. Laurier
has asked that papal ALLOCATE be appoint
ed for Canada. The ALLOCATE would be the
vice regent of his holiness in this country
bishop of Quebec. This 1t is known, will be
met with the strongest disapproval of the
Quebec hierarchy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03

Danny M, Lee Edwards and Changue
were distanced on first neat. Cleorice bolt
ed track and run in fence on second heat,
threw driver, but no hurt; horse was cut
and bruised slightly.
Tine third was a running race, three-quar-
tiers of mile, purse. S12J, and was de-
clared off for lack of time.
Fourth race, steeplechase; purse. $125:
two and quarter miles.-Won by McFonso
by a neck, selling at to 1; Young Orion
came in second. selling at even money. and
Princeton took third place. Genall fell
and threw his rider, both slightly hurt
horse was led to stable. Lotion and Capt.
Manning also ran. Time, 1867.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
Lfntkacu.n .Inntitute.

The doors Of Ltnthicum Institute will be
thrown open for the commencement of an
other session Monday evening, at 7:3O
o'clock, and many of the old pupils. with
large increase Of new faces. is expected.
Those who have not as yet secured appli-
cation blanks can wait until the opening
night, which will be for the reception of
pupils. and they will then be given blank
to fill out. The only advantage in filing the
blank early is in the case of an overcrowd
as has been the case in some departments,
the late corners obliged to wait for
some time. There is every prospect that
the attendance this year will he larger than
ever. and the worthy charity for the edu-
cation of the poor working boys will do
more good than ever. The same corps Of
teachers will be on hand during the week
to extend welcome to all of the pupils
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Authorized to Pay Salaries.

Judge Cole today authorized Mr.. w. Kes-
ley Schoepf receiver of the lexington and
Soldiers Home and the Belt Line Railway
Companies, to pay the employees of the two
companies the salaries due them from Sep
TENDER 1G to 90. both inclusive. The amount
required for the first named company is
S1,046S1, and for the Belt Line $1,O12. 90
Mr.. Schcepf stated that there are earnings
of the company sufficient to pay the
amounts, and the court authorized him to
pay them out of such earnings.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
Proposal Accepted.

The Commissioners have accepted the
proposal of c. Thomas & Son to construct
an additional story and tower to the Con-
gress Heights School for 50, $50.
A contract has been awarded Pavarini
& Green to build a frame school house at
Langdon for $6542.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03

Alexander Mcdonald Of Virginia. United
States minister to Persia. Is i'll with bron-
chitis in Southampton.
Mrs. Morrison. thirty-two years of age.
lost her life under the wheels of q freight
train near Cumberland. Nd. while trying
to rescue pet dog in danger.
In a quarrel over cards Joseph Thomas,
colored. killed Frank Ware, colored, with q
razor In Easton. Md.
Miss Carrie Horner. who killed herself
with strychnine in Westminster, had on
several other occasions attempted to take
her own life.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
AFFAIRS IN GEoRGETowN.
Local Notes of Interest From Acros
Rock Creek.


Rock Creek.
There was another runaway on the
Georgetown and Tenleytown electric rail-
road last evening. which fortunately re-
suited in no serious damage. Car No. o,
the same car that ran away during the
week and colided with brick wagon
while starting, down the 32d street hill
from u street. became uncontrollable The
wheel brakes were tightly applied but the
track was wet and slippery, and the car
slid. gathering momentum as 1t went
There was ne Eand in the box of the car
There were five lady passengers and one
child in the car at the time, and they were
badly frightened
Fortunately, nothing came in the way
of the moving car. and its track was clear
to P street. AT. this point there are build
ings in course of erection, and the sand
and dirt had spread on the track. When
the car. struck this 1t lost its momentum
and stopped to the great relief of the
passengers in ts, This accident only serves
to show the necessity Of safety brakes
on the car. which a good many of the
citizens of this section of the city de-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
FiIibu.tcrs Bound Over.

The case of the captain and fireman Of
tie tug Dauntless. charged with violation
Of the neutrality laws and participation in
Cuban flibusteying operations came up at
Waycross. Ga. before United States Com
missioner Lehman Thursday afternoon.
Trial was Waived and both were bound over
to the United States court. They gave
hond -
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
Mexican Soldier. I'm Texo.L


Duval West, assistant United States dis
trlct attorney, received telegram from
San Elizario, eighteen miles below Ell Paso,
saying that Tuesday Mexican officers fully
armed crossed the river to San Elizario
and arrested deserters from the Mexican
army. The American officers at San Ell
carlo objected to 1t, and caused the Next
can officers to release their prisoners, leave
their arms on this side, and return to Mex
leo. Mr.. West will report the matter in
full to the department at Washington
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
First Lessons In Businesa.
I'm the SOmpryille Ionrn,1

Mrs. Wiggles-''How shall 1 indorse this
check that Uncle John has sent to me, SIM
ply sign my name on tho back?"
Mr. Wfggles-"Well. a better way will he
to write on the back, Pay Algernon Wig
gies. ana then put your name underneath.
l will attend to the rest"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
Sound Money Men at Gaithersburs

Judge A. W. Tourgee, Gen. Allan Ruther-
ford. Daniel Ramey Of Pennsylvania and
Capt. John Mcdonald. republican congress
sional candidate In the sixth Maryland dis
trict. will be among the speakers who will
address the sound money rally tonight at
Gaithersburg. Nd. A large crowd will be In
attendance. 49, 49,.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
Seriously Injured.

Samuel Jackson. colored employe at
the B. and P. station. was seriously in1ur-
ed yesterday Afternoon while lowering
ashes from thestop story of the building.
He was standing on the ground in a stoop-
ing position, when the rope broke and the
bucket fell upon him. He was treated by
DIR. c. " Boardman Of the railroad medical
staff. after which he was taken to his
home.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.

The following are the opening. the highest
and the lowest and the closing prices OF the
New York stock market today, as reported
by Corson & Mccartney. members New
York stock exchange. Correspondents
Messrs. Moore & Schiey. No 30 Broadway
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
Col. Gff1iss' AssfRnment.

Lieut.. Col. James Gilliss; deputy quarter
master general. has been assigned to duty
as chief quartermaster Of the department
Of the east,o With headquarters Mt New
York II u
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03

The Japanese are now getting used to
glass. At first glass In q railway carriage
window had to be smeared with streaks of
white paint to keep passengers from pok-
ing their heads through It
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
Secretary Herbert Coming Today.

Mr.. Micou, chief clerk of the Navy De-
partment. received a telegram from Secre-
tary Herbert, who arrived in New York
this morning the steamer Paris, saying
that he and Miss Herbert will reach Wash
ington on the 3:15 train this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03

Furnished by w. B. Hibbs e. Co 14o1 Z
street, members New York stock exchange
correspondents Messrs. Ladenbure. Thai,
mann & Co., New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
BoNA-F1DE CIRCULATION.

A reference to the statement be-
low will show that the circulation
sworn to is q bona fde one.
1t is easily possible for q news
paper with an elastic conscience to
swell Its legitimate circulation enor-
mously. in order to deceive adver-
Users. by sending out thousands of
papers to newsstands. which are re-
turnable. and which are In fact re-
turned. but nevertheless are in
cluded in what purports to be an
honest statement Of circulation.
Intelligent advertisers. however.
judge BY results. and bogus circula-
tions don't give them.
The family circulation of The STAB IL
many thousands in excess Of any
other Washington paper. and is be-
lieved to be fully five times that OF
our afternoon contemporary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03

The International Cigarmakers' Union =
in session in Detroit
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
SIX ARE MISSING.

Indications of the Murder of Father
and Five Children.
LITTLE ROCK, Ark, October 3.-Bud
Chaffin and five children. living at Devaips
Bluff are missing, and evidences Of terri
BILE butchery at their house point to MUIR
der Sus picion rests on Mrs. Chaffin and
John King, the hired man, who is her
paramour. They are also missing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
WILLIAM MORRIS DEAD.

The "cll-knOwn Poet. Author md
Designer.
LONDON, October 3.-Wm. Morris, the
designer. poet and author, who of late
years proclaimed himself socialist, died
MS morning. He was born in 1854.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
Arrival at New York of Satolli's Sue
ceSSOr.
HAS NO new POWERS rs LEGhTE
Knows of No Intention to Create a
New Cardinal.
COMING TO WASHINGTON

NEW YORK October 3.--Archbishop
Martinelh, successor to Cardinal Satolli, as
papal representative in tire United States,
was on board the steamer Camplnia, which
reached her dock today. He is a short
dark man. When the health officer boarded
the steannerArchbishopM artinelli was stand
ing in the companion way watching every
thing with keen interest. He said he had
had rough and disasreeable "trip. hut that
he was a fairly good sailor and had not
been confined to his ROOM He was much
Interested to hear of the arrangements for
his reception in this city. He said his
health was excellent.
Denied by the AbleEate.
To a reporter Archbishop Martinelli said:
Il am not the bearer of letters of pro-
motion to the bishoprics of Buffalo or Will
rgtCn r,or any Others replying to q
ques ton of the rumor that Mgr. Farley was
to receive the bshopric of Buffalo, vice the
late Bishop Ryan. Wilmington. In place
of Bishop Curtis.
Il think there will be some promotions in
America soon. but know nothing more than
that. I do not know who would be the
successor of Bishops Ryan or Curtis"
There are rumors about the creation Of
a new cardinal in America began the re-
porter.
II did not know that his holiness was
going to confer the rank of cardinal upon
any American prelate.
Il must correct one misapprehension sug
gested by your question. No additional
powers to those of my predecessor, Cardi-
nal Satolli. have been vested IL me.
Il am empowered to hold fun eccle-
siastic court The holy father has great
hope of America. and thinks it is destined
to be one OF the main supports of the
church. 1 was one of the delegation In
1893. and spent four months in America.
at Boston. New York. Philadelphia. At
lantic City. and enjoyed it all. l shall not
make any changes in the legation at Wash
ington-
The holy see is very well satisfied with
the work of Cardinal Satoili. The Ameri-
can legation will now be fixture
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-03
Circulation of The 'Evening Star"

Circulation of The "Evening Star"
SATURDAY. September 70, 1886. ......... 81 ,2O5
MONDAY, September 9s, 1896. Ill
TUESDAY. September %, 1896 ........... .26,212
WEDN EsDAY, September 80. 1885,. 81 $50
THURSDAY, Oct Der !, 1896. ............27,45S
FRIDAY, October 2, 1896 ...............27,OO 9
TOTAL. ...... .1oS'S'o
l solemniy swear that the above statement rep
resents only the number of copies Of THE EVEN
ING STAR circulate during the six secular days
ending Friday, October 2, 1sss-that Is, the
number of copies actually sold, delivered furnish
ed or mailed, for valuable consideration, to bona
hde purchasers or subscribers, and that none of
the copies so counted are returnable to or remain
in the ollce unso!d.
J. WHIT. HEBRON,
Cashier Evening Star Newspaper Co.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
third day Of October, A. D. 1896
GRENyILLE A. whitaker,
Notary Public, d. G.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-13
GERMAN BOOKS.

against the dealers who have recently cut ra.T ais
in New-Orleans 1t points out mat .ns r Ui,s
hone ~ commemorative prices for grapes ana VIE
i;os In nerfect combination. The beneht OF the
NV system was proved this season. when goou
vine grapes sold for $50 ton. against go W. W.
,ears ago once break the present complha,loIi
go ,,rices would fall to the old level, when docs
not pay vineyard expenses
An agent Of the Rothschilds Is SAID TO De Hus sU
t,atinr for rich copper mines in Chihuahua My.
The syndicate which bought me An ana ,anx'
Mine has gathered in all the American ana MeN-
lean copper mines. except these properties =, ~
rhihrahna The Bolero Mines. in Lower Call
fornia. which the syndicate recently ACQUIRED, are
shipping large quantities OF copper o'e'' ~
France.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-12-13
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