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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-15

When Assistant Secretary Adee and his
old friend. Minister Polo. met at the State
Department the other day it is said that
they rushed into each others arms. en-
braced and shed tears of joy We feel
convinced that this pleasant International
incident will not fail to give much JOY
and comfort to the Tory press. 1t Will
strengthen it in the belief that the i'm
pending crisis viii develop not into i
fehf bnt kissing match.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-15

An idle messenger yesterday. with an
eye for beauty, counted eighty-three
widows who, during the day visited the
House end of the Capitol He says more
widows go there while Congress is in ses-
sion than to any other public building in
the city, not even excepting the Pension
Office.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-15

Arthur Buchanan's new tangled collar
and gaudy necktie were the admiration
and envy of all the attaches at the House
end of the Capitol yesterday. 1t was a
wonder, and in it's glorious combination
of colors the far-famed Italian sunsets
paied into insignifcance even as piece
of glass shrinks from a contrast with
the precious diamond. The boys were
betting 10 to 2, however. that Mr.. Blu
chanan would not wear the gorgeous
neck gear when he goes to his rural New
Jersey home during the summer vaca-
ton.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-15

The House Committee on Invalid Pen
sions yesterday took the bull by the horns
by sheer force of a majority vote and
compelled the chairman to appoint a sub
committee on general pension bills. This
subcommittee has not been appointed and
at each meeting the chairman has post
poned action, first Offering one excuse and
then another. The committee arose in its
might yesterday, and, by vote. directed
that he make this appointment. and the
subcommittee will meet today to consid-
ct general pension measures that have
been referred TO the committed II is not
likely, however, that any Of the numer-
Gus bills introduced will be reported to the
House.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-15
lMORNING, EVENING AND sunday
Publication Office,
HUTCHINS BUILDING,
SrRscR1PrIoN RATES.

Corner Tenth and D Streets Northwest
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-15

Senator Foraker last evening received
telegram from Gov. Bushnell announc-
ing that Immediately after the legislature
learned that two battleships had been
purchased abroad it unanimously passed
a resolution asking the Secretary of the
Navy to name one of them after the great
State of Ohio Ohio is one OF the leading
States Of the Union and representative of
the middle West and deserving of a name
among the fighting ships of the nation An
effort will be mad TO carry the request
Of the legislature into practical effect
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1898-03-15

SttdlsltClN tdNth dEiiial Sst4tl sllJll
there being in their charters no provisions
in reference to the amount of taxation or
the method of assessment. Under this
section the assessor of the District of
Columbia has been taxing these three cor
poratiOns on their capital stock based
upon the calcu!a ton of per centum on
gross earnings. from which amount he
has deducted the assessment on real eS-
tate, which deduction is provided FOR by
this section.
THE Brightwood Railway Company the
Capital Traction Company. the Ecking-
ton and Soldiers Home Railroad Com
pany, the Georgetown and Tenleytown
Railroad Company and the Washington
and Great Falls Electric Railroad Com
pany are assessed as follows: The char
tiers of these corporations provide that
they pay as 4 personal tax. in lieu of
taxes upon personal property, including
cars. tracks and motive power. per
centum OF their gross earnings. In addi-
ton to this they are taxed on their real
estate the same as other real property in
the District.
The Washington. Alexandria and Mount
Vernon Railroad Company is taxed in the
same method as the aforementioned
companies that is, per cent per anuum
on the gross earnings in lieu of personal
tax.
Your committee understand that this
company is also liable to tax upon its
real estate the same as other real prop
erty in the District but that at the pres
ent time there is no real estate assessed
to them upon the books of the assessor.
, This company has but a small amount of
trackage in the District; and as they
! rent their ticket office and terminal sta
/ ton, no real estate is assessed against
! them at the present time.
The term gross earnings has been inter
| preted 10 mean receipts of these various
/ companies for the carrying Of passengers.
and not TO mean their entire gross re
/ ceipts from all sources. In view Of the
| inequalities in the present system of as
| sessment and taxation of the street rail-
road corporations in the District of Co
| lumbia, your committee felt that they
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-22

Branch P. Wright learned this morning
that the price of drink Is the same in
Georgetown as it is east of Rock creek
Branch is a printer by trade, but his appe-
tite for strong drink greatly interferes
with his work. Yesterday, he said, he was
on little bender" and last night he went
over in Virginia, where there is not much
trouble experienced in getting Sunday
drinks.
Early this morning he returned from the
other side of the river with only two cents
In his pocket
Say, colonel" he said to the bar
tender in an NJ street saloon, 'let me have
drink for these" exhibiting his two cents
He was promptly told that no reduction
was made for cash, and when he got out
On the street he invited a number of col
ored men to treat him. Each man declined
his invitation, and finally he asked a news
boy for three cents.
Policeman Cornwell arrested Branch and
charged him with vagrancy. Judge Taylor
sentenced him to thirty days on the farm
in default Of real estate security.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-22
CITY AND DISTRICT.
PreparinE for Labor Day.

The Joint committee having in charge
the arrangements for the observance OF
Labor day. under the auspices of District
Assembly No. 66. Knights of Labor, and
the local Federation of Labor, met yester-
day for the purpose of receiving reports
of subcommittee.
The following additional members OF the
committee, appointed by the several Or
CARNATIONS named, presented their creden-
tials and were seated: Carpenters Assem-
bly,, W. w Adamson; plasterers, W. H
Stfckan: painters, c. A Maidens; Carpen-
ters' Union. S. &. Barrett; bakers, F. So
tcbka: marine engineers. r. E. Grigsby;
timers. w II. C. Simmons; butchers,
Fritz VogeI: tie layers. James Meter;
tailors. Daniel Connor: stone cutters, NJ
Blum. From the District Assembly-Car-
penters. T. p. O'Dea; butchers Roman
HCrning: eccentric engineers, A NJ. Law
son. painters W. p. Sweeny: plasterers,
Dennis Mahaney: plate printers, II. j.
Cuff; sign writers, H. b. Martin; carriage
makers, J. l.. Neeb; brewery workers, Mi
chael Corkey: mineral water drivers, w.
J. Childs: Clerks Assembly, W. Saum: mu-
sicfans, L. =. Wild: bakers drivers, f. D.
Knight; shoe clerks, B. Bell; bakers, J. J.
Camway
A large number of donations which will
be awarded as prizes to successful contest
ants on Labor day. Were reported. 1t was
stated that the outlook for an enjoyable
time and a handsome addition to the de-
ferse fund in the conspiracy cases is very
gratifying.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-22
FOR THROWING THE BONES.
Four Young Men Arraigned and Pun
ished for Crap Shooting.

A Sunday game of crap beneath a tree
III the Monument grounds resulted in the
arrest of four young colored men, John
Williams, Charles Harmon, Frank Barnes
and Frederick Thompson. Three of them
were participating in the game, while the
fourth was on watch for the police. Po-
Hcemen Simpson and Schuyler of the first
precinct Bicycle squad appeared SO sudden
ly that the gamblers were unable to get
away.
Il wasn't in the game" one of the pris-
oners said. when called upon in court this
morning.
He caused some merriment by answering,
Il work for a chicken huckster," when
Prosecuting Attorney Richardson question
ed him.
II won't ask him from where he gets the
chickens" added the prosecuting attorney.
Judge, your honor" said another de-
PENDANT, Il wasn't in the game cause /
don't know these other fellows
why don't you know them?'
Because l belong over in Jackson City,
and work in the brick yards"
A third member of the quartet declared
that he was the only innocent one in the
party. A similar declaration was made by
the last one called upon for an explana-
ton
The court held the defendants guilty, and
assessed penalty Of $40 or thirty days on
the farm in each case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-22
VICIOUS BEAST.
Mad Steer Leads His Captors q Long
Chase

Chase.
A large and very vicious black steer, own
ed by George W. Fowler of Anacostia,
created no end of excitement on Harrison
street in that town Saturday. The herd TO
which the animal belonged was turned into
the Enclosure of Liveryman B. F. Jay, on
Harrison street. for a time Preparations
We're made Saturday to lead the steer to
the slaughter, but the brute became UNI
manageable. After considerable maneuver-
ing on the part of half a dozen or mora
men, four heavy ropes were finally attach
ed to the savage brute, one being secured
to the nose ring, one tied about the horns,
another being fastened to one OF the front
legs, while the fourth was attached to a
surcinsle around the body. Eight men
managed the ropes and mora were to he
procured to help, when the steer suddenly
started to run, leaving the yard on the
jump, with angry bellows and horns plough
Ing up the ground. His appearance on rhe
street caused a rush for cover by pedes-
TRANS. He dashed up the south side of the
street close to the sidewalk, the eight
strong men tugging at the ropes without
erect. The animal attempted 20 run inside
the station house, but the door was closed
upon him in the nick of time, and he turn
ed his attention to the blacksmith shop
next door. He dashed inside and the men
OF the forge suddenly recalled that they
had business elsewhere.
The steer sealed his fate hOwevar Y hen
he entered the shop, for there was a large
Telegraph pole near Ivy, and around his
the ropes attached to the beast were wound
and he was thus held fast He then turned
upon his captors, all the while filling the
air with his enraged believing. AT this
1uLcture the ring in the beasts nose was
jerked out by his struggles, and but three
ropes were left to hold him fast He was
thrown to the ground finally some enc
placing rope about one of his hind feet
Aftetward, about forty men and boys as
sisted in getting him back into the in
closure
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-22
Delayed in Transit.

Two little children, Harris and Ellen
Brown, on their way from Jersey City to
Richmond, failed to get on the Richmond
train at the depot in this city last night
and had to remain here until an early hour
this morning. The children had spent sew
eral weeks in Jersey City and were put on
a train in charge of the conductor, to re-
turn home. The failure of the train from
the north to make a close connection with
the Richmond train caused q delay Mr.
Harris, father of the children, telegraphed
here when the little ones failed to reach
home at the appointed time. He is an op-
orator in the employment of the Postal
Telegraph Company in Richmond, and the
operators of the company in this city cared
for his children until they We're put on a
train this morning.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-22
OFFICERS INSTALLED,
Columbia Typographical Union Under
Its New Leaders.

Columbia Typographical Union Under
It's New Leaders.
The officers of Columbia Typographical
Union who were recently elected to serve
for the ensuing year were installed in their
positions yesterday.
These were: President, E. c. Jones; vice
president, F. S. Lerch; secretary, w. NJ.
Garrett; treasurer, ]. ]. Higgins; organizer,
c. c. Hopkins; sergeant-at-arm c. T.
Burns; doorkaeper, j. L. Fechtig; trustee,
F. H. Melick; delegates to Central Labor
Union, w. r. Bradford, J. F. Mccormick,
E. NJ. Nevils E. w. Patton and w. E.
Thompson; delegates to the International
Typographical Union, T. T. Jenkins, j. C.
Macksey, ]. F. Schoepf and G.. G. Seibod;
auditors, Percy L. Moore A. J. E. Hubbard
and ]. w. Carter.
The following standing committees were
appointed by President Jones:
Business committee-A L. Randall, chair
man; E. j. Hail, ]. ]. Ottinger Francis
Benzler and NJ. K. Huntsberry.
Nominations-E. A. NJ. Lawson, chair
man; r. NJ. Cook, c. E. Dietrich, H l.. Rip
ley and E. B. Merritt
Finance-Ed. Y. Fisher, chairman; ]. T.
Maddox and John A. Huston.
Printing-H. f. Sauter, chairman; c. o.
Doten and A. H Smith
Grievance-F. B. Crown, chairman; J. B.
Stahl, c. P. Rhodes, Ed. Breidenstein and
T. F. Tuohy.
Conference-c. E. Holmes, chairman; J..
P. Farrell and J. w. Fritz.
Entertainment-E. E. Gessler, chairman;
J. Greene, jr., c. B. McElroy, Jessie F.
Dumble, W. N Goldstsin, ]. w. Foley and
A. H. Jaeger.
Library. H. Brodnax, chairman; A. c.
Proctor and c. A. Brewton.
Relief-C. E. Rudy, chairman; J. r. Arm
strong and F. ]. Ward.
Laws-W. H. Phillips, chairman; J. D.
Newton and William McCabe
The appointment of a committee of FIVE
or which the president is to be chairman
was ordered to represent the union at
mass meeting to be held at the National
Theater, when, 1t is expected, suitable ar
engagements win be made for the reception
OF the LIST District of Columbia Regiment
when the command returns to Washington.
The committee is follows: E. c. Jones'
president; VIM. NJ. Garrett, T. A. Bynum
d. j. Roberts, J. H. Babcock
A proposition to amend the constitution
so as to pay delegates TO the /. T. U. $40
per day, instead of IS a present, was de-
feated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-22
HORSE RUNS AWAY.
Occupants of Vehicle Injured and
Plate Glass Broken.

There was an exciting runaway accident
last night between and O'Clock near the
corner of Connecticut avenue and L street
northwest, in which Jamse H. Morrow, the
well-known horseman, who lives at Bright
wood, and Mrs. Kane, who lives on 14th
street near the scene of the accident, were
injured. The former had his left arm and
leg broken, while Mrs. Kane was injured
about the head and shoulders. Both of
them were taken to the Emergency Hos
pital for treatment
Mr.. Morrow was driving spirited horse,
when the bit and bride broke and the ami
NAL started to run, Mr.. Morrow losing con-
troll OF the animal. Before the horse had
gone far both occupants of the vehicle were
thrown out, and soon afterward Ii dashed
across the sidewalk and demolished large
plate glass window of No. 1112 Connecticut
avenue.
Mr.. Morrow is fifty-elght years old, and
II Is predicted 1T will be several weeks be-
lore ne will be able to leave the hospital
Mrs. kane's injuries are not serious
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-22
DEATH OF WILL TAPPAN,
a Popular Young Man Succumbs to
Consumption.

The announcement of the death of Mr.
William r. Tappan, which occurred last
night at the residence of his father. Mr..
NJ A Tappan, No. 1907 @ street, will cause
deep sorrow among the very large number
of friends who liked him so cordially. Mr.,
Tappan was in his twenty-seventh year
and enjoyed wide popularity because of
his bright disposition and genial qualities
He was a man of powerful physique and
active in athletics, but from exposure three
or four years ago ne contracted consump-
ton. He went to Arizona In the latter
part of 1896, to get the advantage of its
climate, and at first improved. His malady
was too deep-rooted. however, and a few
days ago he was brought home. He was
sitting up conversng with his father yes
terday evening when he suddenly gave O.
gasp and sank back IN his chair and ex-
pired.
The funeral will take place Wednesday
afternoon at o'clock from the late resi-
derce, No. 1907 @ street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-22
Association Installation.

The regular meeting of the Lone Star
Benefci II Association was held yesterday
in the hall at the corner of Pennsylvania
avenue and 9th street northwest, and Off :
GERS for the ensuing year were installed as
follows: President, John p. Vierbuchen;
vice president, j. Fred. Rupertus; record
ing secretary, Henry B. Wissner; financial
secretary William E. Dobson; treasurer,
Louis z. krey; trustees, Samuel w. Brun
her and Henry A. Nau.
A committee was appointed to represent
the association at the proposed mass meet
ing to arrange for a reception to the Dis
trict volunteers who have been at San
tiago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-22
DESPERATE AT LARGE.
Escapes From. officer After Being Par
tinIly Handcuffed.

The police have received notification of
the escape of a desperate negro from the
officers oe the law at Fort Foote, Prince
Georges county, Md, after attempting to
shoot Constable John Webster at that
place, about seven miles south of Anacos-
tia. AS the fugitive is believed to be in
hiding in this city general notice to be
on the lookout for him was sent to the
various stations
Wesley Stewart is the name of the man
wanted, and it Is said he has served time
in the Jail and workhouse in the District
several times. A warrant for his arrest
on the charge of assault and battery with
intent to kill colored man named Kennel
in Maryland some time ago had been placed
in Constable WebSter's hands to serve. He
located Stewart in this city and succeeded
IN placing him under arrest. AT the Office
of Justice John Roberts at Fort Foote,
Nd, the prisoner was ordered to be COM
nitted to Marlboro jail.
Cons table Webster started to put the
handouts upon Stewart. but he resisted,
striking the officer a severe blow in the
face. A struggle between the two then
eDsued. Webster, who had placed one
handcuff upon the man, took out his black
jack and gave Stewart a hard rap over
the head with it. The man still refused to
give In, and as a last resort Webster drew
his revolver and leveled IL at his prisoner
While the constable was covering Stew
art with the revolver he received a blow
that knocked the weapon from his hand
In an instant Stewart had seized it. and
before the officer knew what was going on
a bullet whizzed past him, causing the
crowd of spectators to scatter A second
snot aimed at the constable went wild and
crashed through Moneys store. Webster
by this time had retreated inside the store
building, and his late prisoner tried to fol-
low and get at him. The door was fast
ened, however, and he soon left the place.
Constable Webster pursued the man In
his buggy and learned at several places of
the route the escaped prisoner was taking.
Webster overlook Stewart and called upon
three men who were near to assist him in
capturing the fugitive. When Stewart came
up he covered the crowd with the revolver
and obliged them to let him pass. Stewart
continued on his way, and so made his
escape.
Later his home at Bald Eagle Hill was
visited by Webster. 1t was found that
Stewart had been there and had tried to
break off the handcuff locked on him with
an axe, but had not succeeded. He was
evidently frightened and remained but a
few minutes. The police here have a good
description of Stewart and expect to cap
ture him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-22

The District Commissioners have received
letter from Lieutenant R. H. Townley
U. 8. NJ, head of the department of yards
and docks Washington navy yard, in which
it is stated that the catch basin recently
erected by the District on 9th street south
east, adjacent to the navy yard is made
quate to carry off the surplus water during
rains. The basin overflows, 1t Is said. and
allows the water to run into the navy yard
The Commissioners have replied to Rear
Admiral c. S. Norton, commandant of the
yard, through whom the communication
from Lieutenant Townley was forwarded
saying that the matter will be given prompt
attention.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-22

William T. Holland, a welI-known Mis-
sissippian and a resident of this city for
several years, died suddenly Saturday night
at the Emergency Hospital. Mr. Holland
came OF well-to-do family of Mississippi
and inherited considerable property which
he afterward lost. His wife secured di-
vorce from him eight or nine years ago
and is now living in Jackson. Miss. with
their three children. Mr.. Holland had re-
sided here for several years, doing clerical
work fer members of the congressi onaI
he has lived at 31S {, street northwest His
health was broken down and Saturday
afternoon he started for Providence Hos
pltaI Tor treatment and fell upon the side
walk II front Of his boarding house. He
was removed to the Emergency HosDitaI
and died at & o'clock
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-22

Excise BeaFdS Action discussed.
To the Editor of The Evening Star:
In a letter to you, published in Tuesdays
Star a certain gentleman undertakes to de-
fend the excise board. admit that the gen.
tlemen of the excise board must be honor
able men, OF else our Commissioners would
not nave them there. TIE gentlemen of the
Anti-Saloon League are equally as honor
able, ard would rot knowingly make untrue
statements regarding our excise board.
AT the regular time for issuing liquor
licenses for the present year certain sa-
loon keepers license was withheld by the
excise board until protests against him
could be Investigated. majority of the
residents in his vicinity had protested. The
beard of trustees of the public schools had
entered it's protest, as the saloon is within
two hundred feet CT school building.
On the day of the investigation some Of
the residents and property owners went
with me before the excise board, and there
we verbally emphasized our protest We
told them that the saloon in question was
one of the most Infamous in the city, is on
the opposite corner from school house
and is one of those places to which not only
men, but women, parade continuously from
the nearby alleys with their pitchers and
buckets That saloon is still open. Why
the license was granted l do not know.
was under the impression that a protest
from the majority of residents on the
square could close up saloon, but this did
not work in the case referred to. l could
not keep this fact in mind and allow the
league to be branded as being guilty of
making an unjust attack upon our excise
board.
In the name of justice I ask you to pub
FANNIE WARE TAYLOR.
August II, 1898
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-08-22
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Samuel J. Pentz for River View
at 10 am, 2:15 and 6:45 pm.
Steamer Charles Manchester for Marshall
Hall and Mount Vernon at 10 am anu
80 pm
Steamer E,ste1ie Randall for GlymoDt and
Intermediate points at $50 am
Steamer Jane Moseley for Colonial Beach
a. Q am
Steamer Harry Randall for Colonial
Beach and river landings at lam.
Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at $50 pm.
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from am TO
s pm.
Trains leave 1872 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon hourly from 10
am. to ) pm.
Trains leave Aqueduct bridge for Airing
ton and Fort NIyer and Falls Church every
half hour from am. to II pm.
Trains leave sd and NJ streets and ga
and p streets every ten minutes for West
Chevy Chase and Glen Echo.