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Evening star., 1898-10-06
SYSTEM OF TAXATION
Views of Mr. NJ. L Weller In a Report to a
Citizens Association.
He Declares Our Present system An
on 1axpay eEs-Some Remedies.

The full report of the committee on as
sessmcnts and apportionment of appro-
priationS, Mr.. NJ. l. Weller chairman, sub
mtted at the recent meeting of the East
Washington Citizens Association is as fol-
lows:
Owing to my continued absence from
the city since our last regular meeting l
was unable to convene a meeting OF the
committee on assessments and apportlon-
ment of appropriations. and therefore beg
to submit the following report as resume
of my personal views on this important
question, and recommend that they re-
ceive careful consideration from the next
committee when appointed
Il. Our present antiquated system bears
unequally and unjustly upon taxpayers OF
moderate means, who are least able to
bear the burden of severe taxation.
20. Imposing taxation for improvements
upon unoccupied dwellings is inequitable
In lieu thereof 1 suggest the only fair So
luton would be to tax the revenues derived
from rentals.
''3. The imposition of personal tax in
lieu OF licenses upon stocks owned by mer-
camille traders is unequally collected and
opens the door to evasion of just taxes by
the dishonest taxpayer. To correct this
evil 1t would be advantageous to fnaugu-
rate properly graded license system ap-
picable to the richly rewarded professions
as well as to dealers in merchandise. so
that the highly remunerat ted, In the absence
of an income tax, should also contribute
fair proportion to our municipal expenses.
q. AS an encouragement to the acquire
ment of homes, it would be wise policy
to exempt all improvements of moderate
values, the Workingman's home, from tax
alton when occupied by their owners.
.. The board of assessors in deter1nin-
ing the values of improvements, should not
be guided solely by the cost of construc-
tton or condition of the buildings but
should fully consider the receipts derived
from rentals, in which event apartment
houses and alley houses, the curse of this
city, would necessarily be compelled to pay
a larger share of their swollen rentals
6. The act of June H. 1875 prescribing
that all real estate outside the limits of
the cities of Washington and Georgetown
used exclusively for agricultural purposes
should not be taxed exceeding 81 per 800
of value should be amended as under its
provisions the humble frame dwelling of
the daily toiler, when erected upon subdt-
vided lot, is taxed $3.50, while the palatial
structures of the rich, If built upon acre
age land, pays only 81 per 800. Inequali-
ties of this character are visible in the
county.
g. AS an important factor in the inter-
est OF public health and a promoter Of
cleanliness, the compulsory collection of
ashes from dwellings should be adopted by
the District government, as is the univer-
sal custom in all enlightened communities
in the United States having a population
even OF 81, 900 inhabitants"
Evening star., 1898-10-06
BURIED At ARLINGTON.
Last HOnGrs to Late VIM. l.. Green
Acting Hospital Steward.

William L. Green, acting hospital steward
in the army who died at Providence Hos
pital Tuesday morning. after submitting to
an operation for appendicitis, was buried
at Arlington this afternoon. The funeral
took place from the home of Edward
Green, brother of the deceased, 10th street
and Virginia avenue southwest, the Rev.
Mr.. Locke of the Marvin Church offciat-
ing. AT Arlington taps were sounded and
volley fired over the grave
The dead man had been connected with
the hospital department of the army for
about three years. He was thirty-two
years of age. For a time he was stationed
at Camp Alger, and later removed to Camp
Meade where he was stationed at the time
of his death. About three weeks ago he
came to Washington on a ten days fur
Tough, at the expiration of which he was
taken i'll, and his leave of absence was ex-
tended. His condition grew worse, and he
was sent to Providence Hospital, where an
operation for appendicitis was performed.
The operation was successful, but the
patient suffered from attack of typhus
from which, owing to his weak condition.
he was unable to recover. His home was
IN Trenton, n. j.
Evening star., 1898-10-06
Masonic Election.

The NJ. W. Eureka Grand Lodge of F.
and a. A. Y. Masons (Compack), working
under the jurisdiction of the National
Grand Lodge for North America. organized
June "a. 1s47. has elected the following
grand officers: D. F. Seville NJ. w. G. NJ ::
r. D. Goodwin. r. W. G. NJ; o. r. King.
grand senior warden: W Tate, grand
junior warden: ]. H Adams grand treas
urer: NJ. II. Hill, grand secretary; ]. j.
Skanks, grand senior deacon; ]. E. Will
Jams. grand junior deacon: s. Haskins.
grand chaplain: Jos. Thorton. grand mar
shall. W. {. Dennis. grand senior steward ;
X. A Washington, grand junior steward; ;
A. \. johnson. grand sword bearer; J. T
Ridley. grand standard bearer; Thos
Wade. grand pursuivaut; Henry Schuler,
grand tyler; 2. q. Master ]. n. Adams,
lecturer
The Grand Lodge then elected P. G. NJ
J. y Adams as delegate TO attend the
semi-centenn:al meeting at Columbus,
Ohio. during which time the Grand Lodge
viii convene. The meeting will last ten
days.
Evening star., 1898-10-06

Witness Admits He Procured a War
rant for Revenge.


Policeman Hess of the eighth precinct
ing against John E. Newcomb for keeping
an alleged unlicensed bar in the county
Attorney Lipscomb appeared for the de-
fendant and demanded a jury trial. There
were also charges against Newcomb Of dis
orderly conduct and throwing glass in the
street.
The principal witness in the case was q
young nan named George F. Elmer, whose
father keeps a store near Newcomb's place
on 18th street. not far from the Soldiers
Home. Elmer, who is a cripple, testified
that q few nights ago he was standing
near the front of his house talking to some
friends when NewcOmb came to his win
dow, cursed him and threw wash bowl at
him
Did you swear out the warrant in the
liquor case?' Mr.. Lipscomb asked him
yes, sir" he answered.
What was your reason for it?'
II did it for revenge" was the frank ad-
mission of witness. I've only got one good
leg and couldn't get revenge in any other
way"
He said he charged the sale Of liquor at
Mr.. Newcomb's private house before he
openel his store.
Several other witnesses were examined
but only one of them was able to back Up
the testimony of Elmer. Witnesses said
that about five or ten minutes after the
trouble piece Of china fell from the win
dow,
Policeman Hartman testified to the find
Ing Of broken glass and china in the street
The defendant denied that he had thrown
any glass in the street, but admitted that
china washbowl accidentally slipped from
his hand. He claimed the Eimers arc per-
scouting him because he Is doing n good
business On the charge of disorderly con-
duct fine of IS was imposed and the
charge of breaking glass was dismissed.
Evening star., 1898-10-06
HOLDS A CAMPFIRE.
Garrison No. 43 Pays a Compliment
to Returned Heroes.

Gen. Guy v. Henry Garrison, No. 49, R
A. and N. u, held a campfire last evening
at its hall in honor of the 9th and 10th
United States Cavalry and Gath and 25th
United States Infantry. The exercises were
opened by singing the opening ode of the
union ritual and prayers by the garrison
chaplain. The commander then stated that
all business would be suspended to enter
tain the invited guests, and requested Com
rade Jas. p. Ennis to welcome them, a
duty to which he ably responded. MY
Country, 'Tis of Thee" was sung, and a
message from Brig. Gen. Guy V. Henry
communicated by Mrs. Henry, was read.
She said:
Gen. Henry is in Porto Rico, but he de-
sires me to say that he knows of your pa
triotfsm and interest throughout the rast
war and your noble thoughtfulness in having
words of welcome ready for your friends
and comrades who in Gods good mercy re-
turned from this war. Let duty be ever
your watchword, and remember that sol
dter is ever a soldier until he receives his
final discharge from his God"
Paymaster r. A. Tilghman read a clip
ping from The Evening Star announcing
that the 10th United States Cavalry would
arrive in this city next Saturday forenoon.
and it was intended to give them a royal
welcome; that Mrs. Ayres had the arrange
ments in charge. and fund was being
raised for collation. at Potomac Hall A
propriate So toward the collation. and ap-
point committee TO assist in entertaining
The following committee was appointed
Jno. r. Bowens. chairman; G. w. Washing
ton, r. A. Tilghman. Jas. E. Ennis R. A.
West, w. S. Edwards, Cornelius Morgan
q X. Pinkney, Harry L. Ashton, Thos. II
Hart, Geo. H. Lee. Edw. Branham, Geo
Tinker, Geo. M. Bryant, Jno r. Simms
VIM. Green, Jefferson Taylor and Wash
ing ton Brown.
Refreshments were served after which
several of the guests told of their campaign
in Cuba, Thos. c. Butler, who assisted in
capturing a Spanish flag at IGl C,'ney, Civ
ils the particulars of the capture.
Those present by invitation were Edw.
Page, Troop B, 10th Cavalry; John Roy
Troop A, 10th Cavalry; Thos. c. Butler,
Company H, 25th Infantry; VIM. H. Cross
Lieut.. Jas. II. Alexander Garrison No 124
r. A. and N. u: Harry Butler, Troop B,
10th Cavalry; Geo Bagnell. hospital corps;
VIM. Green, Company B, 18th Infantry; Jos
Hoston, 9th Battalion, Ohio Volunteers;
Jno. Stoddard, 9th Battalion, Ohio Volun
teers, and Sergeant Jno. B. White, Com
pany G, Sth Regiment Immunes.
After discussion of the fight in Cuba
and handshaking. the closing ode was sung
and taps were sounded by VIM. H. Cross,
who is considered by his comrades as being
one of the best trumpeters in the United
STATES service.
Evening star., 1898-10-06
Work of Good TernpIars.

TUESDAY evening last Miunchaha Lodge
OF Good TemplaEs received four PROPOSE
tions for membership and initiated one can
didate. Chief Templar Henry F. Smith pre-
siding. Visiting members from several
sister lodges We're present
Delegate Garfield reported from the Anti
Saloon League. noting its pleasure at the
reiHstalement on the force Of two police
men whose dismissal. it was feared. had
been due to the officers zeal in support of
the law regulating the saloons. Special
Deputy Russell reported from Minnehaha
Temple management the purpose of the
superintendent, Miss Mamie T. Daniel to
resume regular sessions Of the temple next
Saturday afternoon. The lodge voted to
I'LL an engagement at the Soldiers Home
thu second Tuesday In November. Chair
man Pitman reported for the committee
on fair.
Responses to call from Chairman Ford
were made as follows: Vocal solo by Mrs
Carrie Smith. reading by Miss Ida Bryan
and Mr.. Phelps. recitation by Master Cralie
LawrensOn. and remarks by Messrs Stew
art. John G. Smith and Secretary Dins-
more.
Evening star., 1898-10-06
VIOLATED POLICY LAW.
Aged COlOred Men Sent to Jail for
Two Months Each

Two Months Each.
Policy Detective Watson has been SO act
i've recently and has paid so much atten-
ton to the pedestrians who have made al
most daily trips across the river that the
volume of the policy business in jackson
City has been greatly reduced. The opin-
ion expressed by the police, however is
that the business cannot be wholly broken
up without the assistance of the Virginia
authorities.
The officer found two old colored men
Yesterday who We're willing to run the risk
or term in Jail They were Blackburn
White and Sidney Work. When the officer
placed them under arrest he found policy
papers on them. Being unable to give bond
they were locked up for the night
defendant White was the first one of the
pair to be arraigned in court this morning
and he pleaded guilty
White" the officer said has been going
over the river for six months I have fol-
lowed him and warned him, and yesterday
| arrested him"
only carried the papers over the river
cr's excuse
And" added the Judge, that's just what
the authorities are trying to break up"
The Judge informed White that a viola
tlon OF this law means a jail sentence. and
imposed q sentence of two months
l m guilty of having some old papers in
my pocket was the plea of Work. II
found EN- on the ash dump and was keen
IN EN- for white gentleman to read for
me-. '
I've heard that excuse a hundred times >,
Judge himball told him. land it's about
time you were inventing a new story"
detective Watson told the court that the
old man had been carrying policy papers
between a barber shop in South Masbfrr,
ton and the policy dens across the river
I'm seventy-ffve years old and never
was arrested before for any such thing"
the .e,,; aged defendant informed the judge.
ihen, SAID Judge kimball you are
old enough to know better. and IN pive
you two months in Jail to think IT nuer ;,
Evening star., 1898-10-06
ANACOSTIA HAPPENINGS,
Welcome to Rev. BIiss-Golden CrOs
Matters-Briefs.

A reception was rendered Rev. E. W.
Bliss, the new pastor of the Anacostia Rap-
tist Church, at the church last night by the
| members of the congregation. The pastors
| and members of all the Baptist churches
OF Washington had been invited to at
| tend, as had the pastors and congrega-
tlons of all the churches of Anacostia, and
as a result the church completely
| filled. The pulpit was tastefully deco
rated with palms, golden rod and cut flow
| ers. Rev. George Bowman, formerly pas
| tor of the Anacostia Baptist Church, pre-
| sided. After the audience had sung '.All
| Hail the Power of Jesus Name" Rev Mr..
Bowman gave a reading from Scripture.
| Rev. N. E. Naylor, pastor of the Maryland
Avenue Baptist Church. offered prayer,
| and Rev. Mr.. Bowman then delivered a
brief address Of welcome to the new pastor
| on behalf Of the Anacosta Baptist Church,
| followed by welcome extended by Mr.. c.
b. Smith on behalf of the executive board
| of the Columbia Association of Baptist
Churches Addresses were delivered by
| Rev. Mr. Naylor. Rev. s. H. Greene, the
pastor Of Calvary Baptist Church: Mr..
Miles NJ. Shand of the same church, and
by Rev. c. O. Isaac, pastor of the Anacos-
tia NJ. E. Church, whose remarks We're in
the form Of a greeting from the denomina-
ton he represented. Refreshments We're
served. Rev. Mr.. Bliss succeeds Rev.
Hugh T. Stevenson pastor of the church
named.
An adjourned meeting of the Grand Com
| mandery, United Order of the Golden Cross,
was held last night at Masonic Hall in the
meeting room of Anacostia Commandery,
No. 423. The grand commander John n.
Ehle, occupied the chair. The business
transacted related to notifications and
changes in the constitution of the Grand
Commandery. recess taken until
the 18th, when the meeting will take place
in Golden Cross Hall, over the National
Capital Bank, Southeast Washington. The
Anacostia commandery served their guests
with refreshments after the meeting.
The young men of Anacostia gave their
first dance of the season last evening at
Masonic Hall Music was furnished by
portion of the St. Elizabeth Home Band
The dancing program consisted of twenty
numbers.
George Book, a farmer living near Oxon
Hill, Md, yesterday recovered his horse
and blackboard from the police station.
where the team brought by colored
man. The horse had run away from OXon
HILL and was captured near here after
he had made six-mile run.
Rt. Rev. DIR. Leighton Coleman. bishop Of
Delaware, is expected to occupy the pulpit
at the Emmanuel p. Z. Church next Sun
day morning
Mr.. James Toner has returned from his
vacation, spent partly in New York city.
Evening star., 1898-10-06
Charge { of Nagruncy.

'"rhe officer says you have been drunk
three times during the past week" Judge
Scott told Jennie Brown. colored, when she
appeared on the stand to answer a charge
Of vagrancy.
Il just got back from Virginia last Sat-
urIay." she answered
That's just what the officer says" the
Judge informed her.
When Policeman Hixon had concluded his
story OF the wOman's character. Policeman
Howard told what he knew of her.
Il was in the station last night when she
was led In, he added. She was unable
10 walk without assistance"
Jennie made her statement, and the court
said $40 or thirty days on the farm would
be the proper equivalent
Evening star., 1898-10-06
Permission for Railway Extension.

Mr. \. Z. Randle president OF the Capt.
tai Railway Company, has been granted
permission by the District Commissioners
To extend the road through Pencote woods
from Nichols avenue to the Alexandria
branch OF the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
Tn permit was granted upon the following
c1IHitions: The right of way to be secured
without objection from the owners of the
band through which the road will pass
Tn route TO follow the streets with the
highway plans. a survey to be made of
the specific route TO be followed and the
approval of the Commissioners obtained
thereon before work of construction is COM
menced, and the road TO be constructed
within the time limited by Congress
Evening star., 1898-10-06

left by the milkman. W. II. Malone.
Burch. who is eighteen years of age. is
himself a milkman. He WAS suspected
and the jar left by Malone was marked.
Hess laid in wait for Burch. He came a
few minutes after the milk had been de-
posted at side door. swooped down upon
II, carried IL To his wagon and mixed IL
with his jars Hess hailed him and asked
MIN to show IN his Jars. He kept thu
stolen one in the background until COM
manded to produce it. and his arrest fol-
lowed
Edward Smith. colored was also arrested
Tor stealing milk a couple Of days ago.
Evening star., 1898-10-06
BOYS PLANNED DISORDER,
Decision Reached in investigation OF
Bradley School.

An investigation of the disturbance at the
Bradley public school building Tuesday has
been made by Superintendent Powell and
the supervising principal of that division,
Mr.. Fairbrother, and the conclusion has
been reached that the boys had planned
to make a disturbance. 1t has been found
that none of the pupils was badly injured.
There was no continuance of the trouble
at the school yesterday. Mr.. Johnson, the
principal, continues i'll charge of the school
and has the confidence of the schoo! au-
thorities. Regret is expressed by the au-
thorities that so much has been said about
the affair, but it is believed that in the
future the discipline of the school will not
be again disturbed
Evening star., 1898-10-06
Lfnthicum Night School.

The Linthicum classes will be presided
over this year as follows: Monday, Mr..
r. G. Balinger; Tuesday and Thursday,
Mr.. e. B. Hay, assisted by Mr.. Nathan
WE'LL; Wednesday, Mr.. Jas. H. Taylor as
sisted by Mr.. F. ]. Wissner; Friday, Mr..
Walter G. Peter. Next week the students
will get down to earnest work. The even
ings of this week, excepting Friday, will
be given up to the enrolment of the boys
and arrangement of classes. Mr.. Peter
will resume his duties in the architectural
drawing class. presided over SO long by
Mr. Edw. l.. Dent, whose business has
Evening star., 1898-10-06
Chanres in Police Department.

Precinct Detective Ed Horn has been
transferred by Maj. Sylvester, the chief Of
police, from the sixth to the first precinct.
In compliance with the directions con-
tanned in the recent order Of the District
Commissioners. revoking the dismissal Of
Policemen W. w. Wheeler and S. E. Hern-
don Of the ninth precinct, the former has
been transferred to the second and the
latter to the seventh precinct
Policeman Dennis Lotus has been trans
ferred to the ninth precinct for duty at
Benfling and Deanwood.
Evening star., 1898-10-06
Death of H. Sidney Evepe<t

H. Sidney Everett whose death occurred
at Brighton, England, Tuesday last, was
well known In this city. where he had q
large circle of friends He was a son Of
the late Edward Everett the writer, orator
and statesman, and was associated with
many charities. being president of the
Home for Incurables
Evening star., 1898-10-06
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Open on sundays.

The Sunday openings of the Corcoran
Gallery of Art will commence Sunday next.
October O. The gallery will then be open
from / 80 to . o'clock ir the afternoon. and
will continue every Sunday thereafter.
The attendance at these openings is usu-
ally very large. last year over $4,000 per-
sons being present. The object of these
exhibitions is to afford an CT IDortunity for
seeing the treasures of the gallery to those
persons who are unable to visit it on week
Gays.
Evening star., 1898-10-06
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUSEMENTs TONIGHT.

Aoademy-"Gayest Msnhattan."
BijOu-Vaudeville.
Columbia Theater-"A Misft Marriage"
kernau's Lyceum Theater Little
Lambs"
Lafayette square-"Cn and Off"
National Theater Why Smith Left
Home"
Ohio avenue and 18th street-Battle of
Gettysburg.
Metzerott HaII-The Wargraph EXhibi-
ton
Evening star., 1898-10-06
Could Not Decide.

~ don't know whether l was any more
disorderly last night than usual" answered
Julia Roy. an old colored woman, when ar
raigned in Judge Scott's court this morn
ing.
Why" she was asked
Cause I'm disorderly all the time, l
Teck1r." was her answer
Policeman Nanderschaaf told Of her con-
duct and the usual penalty. So or fifteen
days, was imposed.
Evening star., 1898-10-06
Church Entertainments,

An entertainment under the auspices Of
St Paurs NJ. Z. Church. r and 18th
streets northwest. will be given in the
church auditorium Friday night. The pro-
gram Will consist OF musical numbers and
readings.
Evening star., 1898-10-06
Mr.. Priests Ancient History Course

The course in ancient history conducted
by Mr.. Edwin Priest in the Corcoran Scien-
tIfic School of the Columbian University
has started off very successfully with q
large and enthusiastic class. which meets
at 4:30 on Monday and Friday afternoons.
The subjects to be treated during the year
are Egypt, Chaldea Assyria, Greece and
Rome. the course being SO arranged as to
enable new students to take up the sub
ject at any time.
Evening star., 1898-10-06
Law Department opens.

The opening session of the law depart
ment of Georgetown University was held
last evening at the school building on E
street. A welcome was extended by
Father Whitney, after which addresses
were made by Justice Shepard, r, Ross
Perry and T. A Lambert,
Evening star., 1898-10-06


Ir!ennial COnClavc, knights TemDlar.
Tickets To be sold Oct. to 13, limited 10
1Tth. but may be extended TO 31st by de-
posting with joint agent not later than
nth For further information call at 3.
and o. ticket Offices.-Advt
Evening star., 1898-10-06
Theft of Milk Charged.

Officer w. p Hess has captured the man
who has caused so much annoyance in GER
tain households by stealing the morning
milk He was caught in the act this morn
Ing while taking Jar that had Just been
Evening star., 1898-10-06
Voters Tickets.

The Chesapeake and Ohio railway will
sell voters tickets at half rates to various
points in the west and southwest on Oc-
tober I, s. II. IA. 10, 10, 81. %, 26, 2s 90,
November 2, i, 5, 6 and T. For further in
formation apply city ticket offices, 513 or
lI21 PennsYlVanta aVenue-AdVt.
Evening star., 1898-10-06
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Charles Manchester for Mt. Yer
ron and Marshall Hall at 10 am and 2:"U
pm.
Steamer Newport News for Norfolk and
Fortress Monroe at GO pm.
Steamer EStcle Randall for Giymont and
intermediate points at $50 am.
Trains leave 1a12 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Arlington hourly from am. TO
S pm
Trains leave 1919 street and Pennsylvania
avenue for Mount Vernon hourly from ~
am. tC , pm.
THE BEST BEER MEANS "PABST.''
No other beer has The absolute purity
the agc-the delightful fiavor-of 'Pabst'
famous Milwaukee beer. The favorite of
millions Write or phone for a case.
PABST BREWING co, Iu3 N Cap. st.
Save the eyes-s1.75 will do it-our fine,
full size. perfect lamp. complete.
124 G. c. A. Muddiman & Co. GIG 18th.
Gas Logs. Andirons, Tenders. Fire Sets,
Portable Crates. S. s. Shedd < Bro, 40 9th.
FOR YOUR ICED TEA
Use 'Kennys Cheon." the best SOC. tea in
America. Pure American-refined Sugars
C. D. KENNY. city stores.
Evening star., 1898-10-06
Appeal Denied.

Justice Hagner yesterday afternoon de-
MED the appeal for injunction made by
Nathaniel Tyler, IT,, to restrain John F.
Waggaman and Charles 2. Banes from
using the old riding school at 22d and P
streets as a market
Evening star., 1898-10-06
sa.25 To baltimore and Return s1..5

Via Pennsylvania railroad. Tickets on sale
Saturday and Sunday. October S and 9,
< "G To return until Monday. October 10.
All trains except Congressional Limited
A.