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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24
NEW SYSTEM ADOPTED,
Appropriation Bill Provides for Dis
trict Disbursing Officer

When the pending District appropriation
bill becomes law provision will have been
made for a District disbursing officer
When that officer is appointed under the
provisions of the bill. and has qualified by
giving bond to the United States in the
sum of $4,000. which bond is to be APP
proved by the Commissioners OF the Dis
trict and the Secretary of the Treasury and
filed in the office of the latter the Commits
sioners will be relieved of the task of sign
ing every month the thousands of checks
with which the teachers and other officers
of the public schools. the members of the
police and fire departments and many other
employees of the District are paid.
The signing of these checks every month
has not only been a matter of great an
noyance to the Commissioners, but in order
to sign them they have been compelled to
devote to the task a vast amount of time
which should have been given to much
more important matters In fact, this work
has almost daily interfered with the per-
Torrance of their official duties, for many
of the checks have come up for signature
upon other than the regular pay days. But
hereafter the discussing officer will, as is
done in the departments of the general gov
eminent, disburse all moneys directly, as
the advances in money after the first of the
month will, upon the requisition of the
Commissioners. be to the disbursing officer
instead of to Them he being required to ac-
count for the same, as is now required by
law of the Commissioners
Under the new arrange ment, not only will
the Commissioners be relieved of this great
task. but the great delay in the settling up
of accounts between the Treasury Depart
ment and the Commissioners whenever
there Is a change in the personnel OF the
board will also be obviatad as the accounts
will then be with the disbursing officer.
Under the existing law many payments
are made direct to employees, the disburse-
ments being made by Mr.. Hope Darneile
who is regarded, Of course, as the District
disbursing officer, although not so in law
The compensation of the new disbursing
officer is fixed at s., 500 year, and should
Mr.. Darneille be promoted to the new posi-
ton he would receive an Increase of $500 in
salary. 1t is the general expectation at the
District building that he will be so pro-
NOTED, and Ii can be said on the best of
authority that unless the Commissioners
undergo change of mind he will receive
the appointment.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24
Civil Service Examination.

The civil service commission will hold a
number of examinations next month of To-
cal Importance. On the 18th an examination
will be held to fill the position of assistant
curator, division of mammals, Department
of Agriculture. The position has a salary
of 1880, and the examination will embrace
general knowledge of zoology and a thor
ough knowledge of mammalogy. more espe-
cially as relates to the North American
fauna: a practical knowledge of field col
iecting and of museum methods of preserv-
ing, arranging and labelling collections.
An examination will be held by the civil
service commission on July to fill the DC
sition of assistant craftsman in the bureau
OF construction and repair, Navy Depart
ment, as well as vacancy IN the grade of
assistant ship craftsman in the Newport
News, Va, navy yard.
On July u an examination will be held to
I'LL the position of assistant chief in the De-
partment of Agriculture, division of forest
~. The position carries a salary of 81 500
per annum.
On the 18th of July an examination TO
I'LL the position of district assistant in for
esTy in the Department of Agriculture will
he held. A salary of 81, 200 attaches to this
position.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOwN.
News Items Gathered in Vicinity of
the Aqueduct bridge.

II Is understood that syndicate has
Bought up all the purchasable land within
radius OF mile from the entrance to
the Aqueduct bridge on the Virginia side,
most of the property secured being unim-
proved. In some cases only an option was
taken on the property, due to the fact that
no sale couli be made outright on account
of legal obstacles.
The plans Of the syndicate, so a Star re-
porter has been informed. is to engage in
building operations. 1t is thought Rosslyn
Will become quite a railroad and manufac-
turing center. The crossing of the Aque-
duct bridge by the electric cars is only
regarded as matter of a short time, and
when this is done easy and rapid means
OF communication will be established. A
charter for city will again be applied
for, despite the fact that the Virginia legis-
lature short time ago refused to pass such
bill. The location of the county court
house, only short distance from Rosslyn
proper, is regarded as favorableSo develop
ment.
E. F. Wilson, a conductor en- one of the
Georgetown and Tenleytown electric cars,
Will coming to Georgetown on his car, and
near Tenleytown, about 7:3O o'clock, was
struck by another car going north and
knocked from the running board. He was
badly injured about the head, and was
brought in on a special car. The patrol
wagon met the car and took the injured
man to the Emergency Hospital.
MI. John n. MCDANIEL OF 1874 30th street
is confined to his bed. his condition being
very serious. He is well-known citizen
and has been i'll for several weeks.
A peculiar accident happened last night
some time before II o'clock at the entrance
to the Aqueduct bridge An Unloaded lum-
Der wagon was occupying a part Of the
roadway on the north side, the horses
drinking from the iron watering basin. A
bicycle rider, who happened to pass by,
lodged around the end of the wagon. for
getting all about the pole which projected
from the rear. A collision resulted. in
which the bicycle rider took header, and
the bicycle itself went careening in an
other direction. Fearing that the wheel
man was injured a number of persons
rushed to his rescue. Fortunately, neither
the man nor the wheel was damaged, and
in few minutes he remounted his silent
steed and went away.
The appointment of DIR. r. D. Mayer of
this place as one of the surgeons of the
District regiment of volunteers, now at
Tampa, Fla, has been the cause of a good
deal of favorable comment. Since the an
nouncement of the appointment DR.. Mayer
has received the congratulations of a num-
Der of friends He has held the position of
physician to the poor for Georgetown for
some months, but to accept his new COM
mission he has resigned the office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24
PROTEST OF A JURY.
Attention of Court Called to Remark
of Il Witness

The rather unusual spectacle of a Jury
protesting to the presiding judge against
alleged criticisms of them by witness in
case they have tried was afforded in
Criminal Court No. before Chief Justice
Bingham today
Robert E. Mattingly, young lawyer and
well-known politician arose before the
regular proceedings began, and, addressing
the chief justice, said:
Your honor, l arise to question of
the highest personal privilege and in behalf
of the panel of jurymen who tried the case
of Annie Duvall, whom l defended, in this
court last week. If 1t is not contrary to
the rules of court, and an interference in
the proceedings, l want to draw your at
tention to the conduct of Policeman
Father, a witness for the government in
that case.
Il am informed that after the verdict of
acquittal was rendered the policeman, while
in the corridor outside the court room, re-
marked in very loud voice that the jury
was "a pack of fools He was overheard
by Mr.. Williams of the jury, who COM
mented Upon it to others of the jury stand
ing near.
1T was a most extraordinary procedure
and the jury feels aggrieved by the I'M
warranted and contemptuous words spoken
in their hearing by the witness. The Of
Tense is aggravated because Fathers Is a
within the Jurisdiction of this court
would say most positively that they con-
stitute contempt of court"
Chief Justice Bingham asked Mr. Mat
tingly If he intended to make formal
charges. and the attorney said he has no
personal interest in the matter outside of
having been the lawyer in the case, and
that he only desired to place the matter
within the knowledge of the court.
Il think" said the chief justice, that the
witness was possibly hot more than indis-
Greet and Incorporate This utterances.
Had Fathers said anything defamatory 1
pntrId or OF nnn I MI bzs hrtu tolxo
the matter under consideration"
The jurymen forming panel No. are:
Albert E. Acker, foreman; John May, Geo.
Frederick, VIM. L. Stuart, VIM B. Tip
petit, Jas w. Williams. John Byrne, M.
Roberts, Frank T. De Neale, Robert s.
Barbee. P. G. sauer, Henry L. Slime
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24

dealer. Entrance fees are expenses. II
You wear upon racing suit, sweater, robe
or any other article of track wearing ap-
scription.
Clause E-Competing for a prize of
mere than $35 in value.
Clause F-Racing men employed in cycle
establishments may be transferred to the
professional class IL the board is con-
vInced that they are receiving any racing
advantage by trade employment. No other
evidence is necessary.
Clause G-Outside your own state, be-
yond lOo miles of your legal residence. BY
this is meant you may ride in the state of
your legal residence, and not be restricted
TO the 1O0-mile limit, so long as it is within
the boundaries of your own state. If you
cross the line to go into an adjoining state,
you must measure your distance by the
l0o-milc limit starting from your legal
residence Special permits may be granted
to men wishing to exceed the 1o0-mile limit
upon application to the member of the ma
ticnal board in charge of the state where
you reside, who will send you a blank to
NIL out and swear to. If you qualify for
the permit, you must keep exact account
OF your expenditures on each Of these trips
and render same sworn to at once after
each trip to member granting permit
1t was for violation of this last para
graph that was the immediate cause of AL
Moran's transferral The other riders who
are to go are said to have violated many Of
the rules.
For the Pierce Trophy.
A team of riders from this city, probably
Fred Schade, Charlie Cause and En- VIII
son, will go to Baltimore tomorrow to race
in the afternoon for the Pierce trophy cup.
They will represent the Columbia Athletic
Club, and will be matched against teams OF
three men from the clubs of Baltimore
Wilmington and Philadelphia. The cup is
now in possession of the Clifton Wheel
men of Baltimore, but Schade and his team
VOW they will bring it back to Washington
before they are turned professional.
Local bicycle racing affairs are becoming
badly mixed and some interesting develop
ments are promised in the near future.
Vengeance is proposed in some quarters for
this wholesale transfer of the Districts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24
OF notables to the place erected by Jobn
Chamberlin, the prince of hosts.

Oh hotabies to the place erected by John
Shafnoerlln, the prince of hosts
ocean City, Nd, is near at hand. and oncs
,lerc IL is a necessity that you visit the Al
lanuc Hotel, which is on the beach. The
reasons are that it is open all the wear h.
h lou,ih improvements. 800 rooms and
BOASTS the hnest bathing, boating and fish
ing, both bay and deep sea. And what l.
more, the proprietor says it is absolutely
safe from invasion by the Spanish.
Inc Brexton at Cape May. N j., is only
one square from the beach, and has large
p-azzas' which are better than the shady
hooks so affected by the summer syi,J
1t offers an excellent cuisine and ts III
worth visit by these who want good solid
comfort at the seaside
On the ocean front, seven miles below
Long Branch, is the Monmouth Hous. at
Spring Lake Beach, N. J. Health seekers
as Wen as pleasure hunters, find il a most
desirable place, and its register shows the
names OF many prominent and fashionable
people the summer through
The Hollywood Hotel and cottages al
Hollywood, West End, N J.. have beer
beautifed, renovated and enlarged The
season has opened and they are rapidly
hIilng with an unusually cultured and
agreeable set of guests. Few resorts car
offer a wider range of amusements and re
creations for their patrons than are to be
found here.
Mr.. W. Doherty. who for years has con-
Quoted the successful management of the
Bingham at Cape May, announces the open.
ing OF his house for the season The
mouse mas ever had an enviable reputation
for comfort and the prices are moderate
Write for particulars.
Facing Wesley Lake and directly on the
ocean the Hotel Spray View at Ocean
Grove is one OF the best located hostclries
on the coast. The hotel has lately been
remodeled and refitted. Joseph White the
proprietor, Will furnish a booklet upon ap-
plication.
Near the Auditorium and baths with the
broad ocean sweeping it's pillows almost
10 Its foundation, the Langdon at Ocean
Grove Is one of the most popular hotels
at this well-knewn resort. The house is
now open and will continue until October
Write for information and terms
Right in the sea, with Father Neptune on
all sides. is located Block Island, r. 1.
Here, with all the comforts of home and
facilities few hotels boast, is the Hotel
Manisses. The island is fifteen miles at
sea. There is Geographic communication
and ferry boats to the mainland. Write to
L. A. Brown, Fifth Avenue Hotel, New
York city, for booklet.
The Hotel Brighton at Ocean City. n. J.,
is ready for those in search of a pleasant
seaside summer home. The hotel is d.
rectly on the beach. which is one of the
best and safest in the world, with glor-
ious big surf. The terms are moderate
and the hotel arrangements complete
Write to r.. r. Sooy, proprietor. for in
formation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24
Democratic Ticket fiji Indiana.

Following is the ticket nominated by the
Indiana state democratic convention, which
met at Indianapolis:
Secretary of state Samuel NJ Ralston,
Boone county. 7ssna
Auditor of state-John VIZ Minor, Marion
county. r@pc
Treasurer of state-Hugh Deugherty.
Wells county,
Attorney general-John G. McNutt, vigo
county.
Clerk supreme court-Henry warrum.
Marion county
Superintendent ..~Slic instruction-W. B.
Sinclair, Starke county.
State statistician-James s. Guthrie.
Brown county.
State geologist-Edward Barrett. Hend-
ricks county.
Judges of the supreme court-Second dis
trict, Leonard j. Hackney. Shelby county;
third district, James McCabe, Warren coun-
ty: fifth. Timothy E. Howard. St. Joseph
county.
Judges of appellate court-First district,
Edwin Taylor, Vanderburg county; second
district, C. G. Kollmyer, Bartholomew
county; third, Edgar Brown. Marion coun-
ty: fourth, G. w. Diyen, Madison county;
fifth district, Johann Kopelke. Lake coun-
ty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24
Re.ponded 10 the Can.

The records of the adjutant generals Of
flee Of the War Department show that the
actual number of officers and men muster
ed into the United States service under the
Presidents first call for 125,000 men
amounted to 124.241. OF these, 1884 were
officers and 11S,25T were enlisted men. The
officials think the showing made is an ex-
ceptionally fine one.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24
TRY ALIENS EOoT-EAsE.

powder to be shaken into the 81 oes At this
season your feet feel swollen. nervous and hot
and get tired easily If you have smarting feet
or tight shoes. try Aliens Foot Ease IL cools the
feet and makes walking easy. Cures swollen and
sweating feet, blstsrs and calious spots Re-
leves corns and buions of all pnin and giyef
rest and comfort Try IL today. Sofa BY al drug
gists and shoe stores for Use. Trial packaG
unvIs-2,n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24
GETTING WARM AGAIN.
Where One Can Go to Enjoy Rest and
Recreation.

Now that the mercury is beginning to
climb up again. the thoughts of those who
live in the cities are turned to localities
either at the seashore or in the mountains.
where they can spend a pleasant vacation.
The following suggestions may aid such in
reaching decision:
Brilliant in every respect are the Satur-
day evening hops at the Hotel Chamberlin,
Old Point Comfort, Va. They are occa-
stons OF summer gayety seldom equaled at
any other resort along the Atlantic coast
Beautiful women whose magnificent toilets
fnaugurate the fashions and distinguished
men whose names are always on the pub
lies lips are to be found there. The fame
of these weekly events has spread every
where and there Il q continuous pilgrimage
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24
No Clearance Paper..

Acting Secretary Spaulding has wired in
struetions to all Atlantic coast collectors
to refuse CLEARANCE to any vessel for Gu
ban or Porto Rican ports with provisions
or other material which can be used in
maintaining war, regardless of whether the
ports are or are not blockaded or whether
the provisions, &c, are contraband or not
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24
virginia Po.tmasters.

i. d. Wetmore has been appointed post
master at Thalia, Va, vice Chas. F. Reese
resigned.
Franklin P. Wray has been appointed
postmaster at White Plains, Va, vice Jo-
sephine l.. Branch. removed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24
The Racing Rules.

The rules. more of which
the amateurs have been guilty of violating.
are interpreted by the L. A. W. as follows:
Clause A-You sacrifice your amateur
status If you ride wheel for money, in
the hire OF any person or exhibit as a
trick performer. act in capacity of trainer
of athletes of any kind for pay ride a
race for a money prize, for a wager or for
gate money.
CLAUSE Elf you ride a race in which
there are professional competitors. IL you
make pace for the above in public. In pub
lie shall be. construed to be any perform
ance or event where sufficient advertising
newspaper notices will be deemed sufficient)
has been manifested 10 attract an audience
This audience or spectators need not have
paid admission to witness the event A
public road where a number of spectators
have gathered to witness the event may
be considered in public.
Clause C-Selling pawning for cash
exchanging for other merchandise or in
any manner realizing cash on a prize. In
short. the original prize must be retained
Clause Diff you take or accept any,
, thing in the way of expenses from any one
except when competing at meets closed to
college or any number of colleges under
the rules of the I. c. A. A A. If you have
received or are to receive money orders or
merchandise for your expenses from a
manufacturer or any one interested in the
business OF cycling you lose your status.
accepting compensation of any kind for
riding wheel. Accepting the gift or loan
OF wheel or tires from a manufacturer OF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24
What Mr.. Mott Says.

Mr.. Motifs appearance on the track yes
terday was in the nature of bombshe.!
for the riders who have known for some
time that he has been keeping a watchful
eye On their every move. When seen by
reporter for 7 he Star yesterday afternoon
Mr. Mott said that the riders mentioned
above would be turned professional within
the next week In the doubtful eases men
toned he said he would look into the
charges he has against the men and will
then make up his mind. as to what action
shall be taken in the matter. Mr.. Mott
says that the amateurs of Washington
nave been repeatedly warned in the past
but have continued to violate the racing
rules on all occasions. He said also that in
his next bulletin, made public Thursday
next, there will be wholesale transfer of
amateur riders into the professional class
from BaltImore and from Philadelphia rs
well as from Washington. The local bows
became aware of Mr.. Motifs decision in the
afternoon and have become resigned to
their fate, none caring but little for being
transferred. provided his mates are turned
pro at the same time.
The transfer to the professional class will
fall hard On Dutch Mueller. who is juss
now in his prime as an amateur as evil
denced by his remarkable performance in
winning the District championship yester-
day. In the professional class he may he
able TO rereat his performance. but it is a
pity that he has no chance to gain q repu-
tation first an amateur. Griffin Hal
stead may also quit the track if Chairman
Mott persists in his intention of transfer
ring him to the professional class or Re
may accept the situation in the same spirit
of the other riders and make the best of
the changed conditions. The list of ANA
tours to be transferred will make valua-
hle addition to the professional class in
this section. Once turned the men may
otter into the new class and by devoting
their entire time to cycle racing follow the
big tracks of the rorth.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24

The Turkish legation is in position to
deny absolutely as groundless the telegram
from London Of June % which stated that
q band Of brigands had abducted any lady
OF the imperial court,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24
Exemptinr Soldiers.

Representative Lewis of Washington has
introduced a bill exempting soldiers from
service of civil process during their actual
service in war.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24

Walnut-stained screen DOORS In a yari-
ETY. OF sizes Measurements taken fre,. of
charge Complete with spring, hinges
hooks and porcelain knobs, 69c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24
StOck=takimg
Sale of
Wall Papers.

We take stock July Ist. You
know what that means in every we'll
regulated establishment. 1t means
here that a big rush to close out all
the stock possible must be made.
We bought heavily this season. We
are really Overstocked now and this
sale means much to economical
house owners. Thousands of rolls
must 90 within these few days. A
better selection OF bigger bargains
than we ever offered before.
Here's partial price list:
1.3po pieces 1214e. Paper. .5c.
Loco pieces 15c- Payer. &c.
loo pi 2tc- Paper. Sc.
2.oAO pieces SOC and ODE Paper. III. II 15c.
Some papers left from our prev
iOus reduction sale-nOt many-but
what there are go at these prices:
2yc Papers &c
10 Papers. DC
Snc- Iapt Ts.---.---.- DC.
6fbr. and Papers Sc.
L. coloTings of best quality 3O-in TOO
Cartridge Paper. -----.-....-.....-.. iNN-
Beautiful Hand made FIfezes to match
these cclorings. Regular $50 and foe
$3.50 qualities for NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. wv
W B. MOSES & SONS.
We clean and rehnish lace curtains perfectly
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24

SOLID hardwood screen doors. fancy de-
signs, In variety of sizes Measure
ments taken free Of charge. Complete
knobs CSC
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24
FHY screens cut.

Two special leaders in window screens.
CLOTH
Zix36 inches, adjustable 2gc
3b131 INCHES, adjus table So.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24
Gas globes. l0c.

Best quality gas globes. with handsome
etched designs-regular 29c. article-for
l9C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24

The splendid assortment of white shirt
waists is shown because they're popn-
lar. You may doubt il. but there not a
larger stock in any store in town of fins.
India linon shirt waists. Every dainty ef-
feet is here, ard we're asking from 25c.
to Toe. less than the tony stores.
We make up Il lot tomorrow Of pretty
white India lii ons-SOme with colored silk
embroidered dots-some with three rows OF
tucks and others with three rows of en-
broidery inscrtiBS-waists which are SELL
ing about town fos Sl.1o and ST 8D
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1898-06-24

Stylish White p. f. skirts. beautifully
trimmed with White braid and Swiss in
sorting; perfect hang and S Z AZ
wide sweep; worth 50. go at. .VOs VIZ
$50 Linen Crash Suits: stylish blazer
jackets and deep helnmedS 1 Or
shHls ~ -