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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
ENTITLED TO RELIEF.
Legal Opinion Regarding the Bill
Concerning the Todd Estate.

The Attorney for the District has trans
mitted an opinion to the Commissioners
on House Resolution 275s, for the relief
OF the estate of William B. Todd, de-
ceased"
Mr.. Duvall points out that the bill in
question authorizes and directs the Com
missioners TO refund TO the administrators
of the estate of William b. Todd the
amount found to be enormously collected
therefrom in 1871 on account of an excess
sive special assessment against lots i, 2,
3, and 4, in square 1640. near the inter-
section of South Carolina Avenue and
Thirteenth Street southeast. The ground
for the relief sought Mr. Duvall shows to
be that the drawback certificate issued on
the revised assessment was improperly
delivered 10 A. r. Shepherd or his attor-
ney. Continuing, Mr. Duvall observes:
From the papers now before me, it
appears that the said certificate was de-
livered in contravention of the regulation
then in force which provided that when
there had been 2 change of owners of
property after the levy of a special assess
ment and Nthe new owner applied for the
drawback, he should furnish waiver
signed by the former owner or give a
bond Of indemnity to protect the District
The assessment in this case was made in
the name of William B. Todd. while he
was the owner Of the property, and no
waiver was ever given by him or his local
representatives.
ut further appears that the special as
sessment division upon being notified that
the drawback certificate was claimed by
the Todd estate, notified the representa-
tive OF that estate that the certificate
would be ready for issue on February 2.
1880. but when the agen; OF the Todd es-
tate called for said drawback certificate
he was informed that il had been issued to
A. R. Shepherd, or his attorney, on jan
uary 80, 1880.
I'm view Of the regulation and Of the
notice aforesaid. in my judgment the said
drawback certificate was improperly de-
livered.'
In view Of all the circumstances Mr..
Duvall advises the Commissioners that in
his opinion the Todd estate is entitled to
the relief provided in the bill.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
CURE SICK HEADACHE.
UNITED AMERICAN MECHANICS.
The Nineteenth Annual Convention
of the Order Assemblies Today

VI OTueF asheInbIes
The Funeral Benefit Association of the
Junior Order United American Mechanics
will meet today and tomorrow in nine
teenth annual convention. The society has
total membership of $4,000, and its
branch in this city alone numbers 2.000
About $50 delegates from various parts of
the country will participate in the DELHI
erations of the body. The Ebbitt House
will be the headquarters of the associa-
tion during the convention. There will be
morning and afternoon sessions, and mem
bers of the order are especially invited
to be present at the meetings.
Rev. DR.. Greene, of Calvary Baptist
Church, will open the convention with
prayer. The first session will be he d
this morning at o'clock.
The objects of the order, whose history
dates back to 1913, are to maintain and
promote the interests of Americans and
shield them from the depressing efforts of
foreign competition; to assist Americans
in obtaining employment, to encourage
Americans in business, to establish sick
and funeral fund, to maintain the public
school system of the United States of
America, and to prevent sectarian inter
ference Herewith, and to uphold the read
ing of the Bible therein; to establish a
home for the orphans of deceased members
of the order and to maintain the same.
Over 81, 600 have been paid out In
sick and funeral benefits. The councils
have about s., 600 in their treasures.
The order now supports a National Or
phans' Home located at Tifin, Ohio. the
property and improvements of which are
valued at $4,000, and which are clear of
debt
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
BRUISED AND CUT.
Numerous Victims of Flat Irons
Knives, and Bottles.

Several bruised and cut people were
treated at the Emergency Hospital last
night About Z O'Clock Daniel Tibbs,
colored, sixteen years of age, appeared,
suffering from a badly Iacerated head. He
explained that a colored man named
Smith had hit him with a fiat iron. The
physicians dressed the wound, and later
Tibbs was able to return home.
James Lander colored thirty-six years
old, was the next visitor He had a
bruised mouth. Another colored man hit
him with a bottle. Lander is not sure
who threw the bottle.
Mary Mack reached the hospital from
her home, 326 Allen Street southwest. Just
as Lander went out. The woman was suf-
fering from numerous cuts and bruises
about the face and limbs. She stated that
she had been cut with a knife at her
home, but failed to say who did the cut
ting or what occasiOned it.
Shortly before midnight John Kinney.
fifty years of age, appeared. He is an old
soldier and resides at 704 Whitney Ave
nue. northwest. Several wounds on his
scalp and face required attention. He did
not explain how he got them They were
dressed and Kinney returned home.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08

The following deaths for forty eight hours were
reported at the Health Department up to noon
yesterday: James E. Rockwell, s6 years; Wesley
simms, rs years; Ammiel J. Willard. rs years
John A. Lynch. 20 years; James A. Darden, y
keck, G5 years; William McSween ej wears;
Lumsnde A. Gibson, 60 years; Mary Cool, "a
years; Michael J. Sullivan, 90 years; Charles
Bernhardt, Sc years; Maria D. Hill, 81 years /;
Frederick W. Meyers. 80 years; Lucinda Chittsm,
81 years; Frank A. BRYANT 40 years; Harry Ben.
son, 40 years; Margaret A. Plunkci, a years; Tay
X. B. Vose. 81 years; Emma Fletcher, 20 years:
Sarah Chatham, % years; Harry b. Lowell, 10
years; JAMES c. Diggngs, II years; Estsl Frazier.
ii years; Bette Wells, years; Herman Deuter-
man, years; David Gesson, / year; Charles W.
GUIDE, 2 nestbs, and Mary Heligan, IS SAyA
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
BERNARD WINTERS INDICTED.
Three True Bills Returned by the
Grand Jury.

Three INDICTMENTS were returned yes
terday by the grand jury against Bernard
NJ. Winters, who has been in Jail since
March II last. In two of the indictments
he is charged with abstracting certain
documents from the flies in the Office of
the Coast and Geodetic Survey, and in
the other with receiving money, so. from
Conrad F. Grieb under false pretences, in
that he represented to the latter that he,
Winters, was connected with the Coast
and Geodetic Survey.
Winters claims that he is being Illegally
kept in custody on the charge OF violat-
ing the United States statutes in relation
to abstracting papers from Offices of the
Government. He contends that the pa
pers, blank checks, which ii is alleged he
took from the office Of the Coast and Geo
detic Survey, were not matters of record
and were not matters of file. Last week
Winters filed an application for his re-
lease from Jail on writ OF habeas corpus
and the question will come UP this morn
ing before Justice Clabaugh for considera-
ton
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08

William Hickey, an insurance agent. thirty
eight years, old, WIS found dead in bed in his
room at S5fSPennsyl7ana Avenue northwest. yes
terday morning, by Mrs. Isabelle Duvall, proprie-
tress of the house. She reported the matter to
the police, who removed the body to the morgue
and notified Coroner Carr. Death is said TO have
been due TO asthma An inquest has been de-
cded unnecessary. After the decision Of the
Coroner the body turned over to Undertaken
j. William Lee, to be prepared for burial. John
P. Hickey. brother Of the deceased. at 1908
Pennsylvania Avenue. will arrange for the funeral
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
The Relief ship Quito.

Pay Director II. NJ. Dennston, in charge
of the Navy pay Office at ESQ Broadway.
New York, has informed the Navy Depart
ment that the steamship Quito, chartered
TO carry relief supplies to the famine
stricken people of India, had been in
spected at her dock. In New York, and
found satisfactory in every respect. The
loading began yesterday and Pay Director
Denniston says It is expected that il will
be completed In three days, when the
Quito Will sail Immediately for Bombay
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
Oliver Loses His Suit.

In the suit Of Harold Purcell Oliver. OF Phila
delphia. against Edward Noble Richards. Of this
city. which was commenced last week - Circuit
Court No. l. before Chief Justice Bingham. the
jury which heard the evidence returned verdict
for the dsfeEsiant. The parties to the suit en-
tered into partnership in December ISIS 70
manufacture wall paper. It is stated that Richards
put up the capital, amounting 10 5000 and
Oliver was to manage the business and receive
4 salary Of $50 j week. IL was claimed hv the
latter that Richards violated the agreement hy
dschargng him and in Consequence of this he
sued for SG4 600 damages
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08

Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to Ohm
stead p. Walker and Henrietta Williams; Arthur
E. Reton. St. Louis. Mo, and Frances NJ Dewey,
Kansas City, Md. Lester Hawthorne Monks,
Brooklno. Mass and Frances Frederick Leech.
this city; Thomas Butler and Ada Brooks:
Samuel f. Ford and Loitie Butler;
George Bowie and Alberta Heal; Read
Hanna and Evelyn Tasker; Noah Thomas and
Rosa Jones; RobcrteM Smith and Matte Robert
SON both OF Louisa Courthouse. Va; Henry \
PendIeton and Maggie Brown, both Of Fredericks-
burg Va.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
Charged with False Pretence.

Brooke Cason, thirty one year old. Government
clerk, was taken into custody last night by De-
tectives Herndon and Lacey, charged with false
pretences. Cason denies his guilt Compaint by
George Ritter, cigar dealer in the Washington
Loan and Trust Company Building. led to Cason' $
arrest. Ritter told the detectives that Cason had
given him check for s. drawn on the Columbia
National Bank. He said he returned the accused
s3.I5 of the amount of the check. subtracting a
debt Of SIPS due him. Cason, it is said, had no
account at the Columbia Bank.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
Given the Limit of the Inv

Judge KimbaE yesterday imposed the maximum
sentence of eleven months and twenty nine days
in jail on Randall johnson and Charles Owens,
colorcd. who were charged with assaulting. re-
spectively, Charles Washington and Nancy Valen-
tine, also colored. The evidence showed that the
assault was Of a serious nature. ard that a knife
had been used Owens was charged. in addition
with assault John Burke, ;olored, and tor
that offence will nger at the jail for thirty DAYS
after the release of johnson. When sentence was
imposed Owens asked Judge kimball to make il a
term in states prison"
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
Suit Begun for 900 Damages.

The Capital Traction Company was yesterday
made defendant in suit brought by Emma L.
Jones, who claims $4,000 Tor personal damages
sustained because of alleged negligence on the
part of the defendant. The plaintiff states that
on March % last she was passenger aboard one
of the cars of the Capital Traction Company and
that, when she attempted to alight from il at
the corner Of Seventh and Streets northwest
the car was started suddenly and that she was
thrown violently to the ground. As the result
Of her fall the plaintiff declares, she has been
permanently injured
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08

Mr.. II. 7. Newoomb, of the Census Office will
deliver of the tiee lectures in the Civic Centre
course at the Central High School this evening,
at o'clock, on Industrial Combinations and
Trusts The general discussion following the
lecture will be opened by the Rev. Alexander
Kent Preceding the lecture there will he an In
formal conference to consider plans for continuing
the lecture courses another year, at which vari--
scientific. educational. and labor organiza-
tons will be represented by their presidents or
other delegates
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
Photo-Engrnvers, Wages Raised.

An agreement signed yesterday by the
photographers of this city and Robert G. Hill,
representing -Engravers' Union, No. II, l.
T. L., whereby the wage scale was considerably
lncr. asfd and the hours for work reduced. II
was also agreed that the employing photo-en-
gravers OF this city hire none but members in
good standing in the union. The agreement will
go into effect May u, and will Teir..a in force
for one wear.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08

The contract OF A. N. Clegg. OF this
city, for dredging the channels of the Po-
tomac at this point has been annulled by
the Secretary of War on account OF dlla-
tory work. The action was based on the
recommendation OF Colonel Allen. Corps
of Engineers, in charge OF the river i'm
provement. The contract was annulled once
before. about year ago, but was renewed
on promise 10 exercise more diligence
Steps will be taken at once TO relet the
contract.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
The VIII of julia Murphy.

The will Of Julia Murphy, dated April last,
was fled yesterday for probate Tie testatrix
directs that part Of her real estate, consisting
OF a part Of lot in block l2, sherwood, be sold
and the proceeds used to pay her debts The
dwelling, the other part OF the same lot IL
Is directed. shall be occupied by the testatrix $
daughter, Eleanor, until her sister. Johnnnah,
maTries. Then the property is to be sold and the
proceeds divided among the children OF the tes-
fstrix.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08

The New Grand-yaudeville; afternoon aud even
ing.
Columbia Thestre-Dc Wolf Hopper, in 1.-THE
Charlatan;" evening.
jane" evening.
Lafayette Square Opera House-"Wine, Women,
and Song evening.
kernan's Iyceum rheatre-'The High Rollers
afternoon and evening.
National Park-Bostock's Midway Carnival !;
evening.
Trains leave Chesapeake Junction daily, 10 a.
m. and p. m, for Chesapeake Beach on the Bay
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08

At a meeting o. the Central Labor Union held
last night bin introduced in Congress which
provides that the minimum rate OF wages for all
unskilled labor employed on Government work
shall be 50 per day endorsed. 1t was stated
that a communication had been received from
the encaustic and mosaic tile layers and helpers
asking for admission to membership in the union.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08

Major Sylvester left the city at o'clock yes
terday afternoon for Cincinnati, to attend the
annual convention of the National Association
Of Chiefs of Police OF the United States and
Canada The convention opens this morning, and
will continue in session four days. Major Syl-
vester attends the convention at the order Of the
District Commissioners.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
In AND ABOUT THE CITY.
Miss Lamb to Read for the Blind

Edith Woodcrson Lamb will give dramatic
reiding thN afternoon, from 2:3O to 1880 o'clock,
i. III. pavilion for the blind at the Congressional
Library. Mr. Harry Stratton will furnish instru-
mcatal music.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
A KEEN, CLEAR BRAIN.

Your best feelings, your social position or bust
ness success depend largely the perfect action
Of your Stomach and Liver. DIR. Kings New Life
Pills give incTeasea strength, a keen eleai BRAIN
high ambition. 25-cent box will make YOU feel
Ike new being. Sold by Henry Evans, druggist,
922 y st, NV.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
Funeral of Edward Mntchett.

The body of Edward H. Maichett, found float
ing in the Eastern Branch several days ago and
inferred at potter's field, will be exhume,. today
and Teinterred at Glenwood Cemetery. Funeral
services will be held in the chapel at the ceme-
tery at O'clock
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
Is KapD Sons & IN.
The Busy Corner:
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| A

The patterns are beautiful, the
colorings exquisite, and the prices
so reasonable that every woman
can have, at a very small outlay
of money, dainty, cool, and be-
coming dresses. There is genuine
eccentricity in some of the weaves
regular little tricks of manner
heavy threads when you expect
fine-splashes of color right in the
middle of stripe-peculiar. but
very attractive, indeed. A few of
the many kinds specially priced:
Barnaby Ginghams displayed in all of
this seasons newest effects a. 40
grade surprisingly good. Today III
at.-'...'. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. III
Bates best Gingham-patterns that are
new this season, and quality YOU ~
are perfectly familiar with-to- M
DAY at.-.....-. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. III
Galatea Cloth, in dressy COL .o,c
orings and designs; also plain ~
shades-tOday. ................... w
Everett Ginghams - good, ar
stout, desirable quality, and HI
a corking good value at......... Us
Percales for making waists 1n1c
and wrappers-latest styles and ~
good fine quality-special at..... liz
The highest grade of Dimities, of Ameri-
can production. in line of 1n1c
plain and figured effects-tip- ~
Top values .----....-....-.... Il
French organdies-a grade that sells for
Csc in other stores about n2r
the city-choice patterns. too. Q2S
Another leader at...............O 40
Imported Black Pique-a ma 11AC
terial that is specially low at ~
Zephyr Ginghams-sold in many 1nC
stores at no less than 25c. a yard. QS
onered TO you at .................. ~
Imported Irish Misunderstanding orr
fined made-patterns are very at fAy
tractive-liEewise the value. or.....O
Hemstltehed Madras "a grade nnC
that sells regularly at 35c yard. /QV
VIII sell fast ~
Hemstitched Madras-a quality mr.
that few stores can equal at 45c fuJ
yard. Well sell at ~
S2-inch French Madras for shirt orr
ing and shirt waists-cool. dressy NJ
material, at ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.
Silk Mousseline, in all shades 1nr
some plain and dotted-exeellent fQ(
Figured and Plain Linen in all /Q(.
shades-thorough 35c quality, at. III
Imported Pique - figured and 1Q(.
plain effects. Great value. For ~
Linen Lawns. freshly received 0Pc
wonderful value. We can offer M
Al ~
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
STREET LIGHTING

High tide. ................3:2l AN. and 1886 P.N
Low tide. .-..............10 AN. and 1920 Pm
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
Harry ward Arrested.

4 dispatch received last nlsht al t'ii'e ",'
qu rters a lrounccd the arrest at NoItis'o"", a.
Testcrd,v afternoon oil Harry !. Ward, colored,
,i-+, rssrs old. who is wanted in this city on
cb,-cas Of false pretences. 1t is expected Ward
III be ,Atnrned TO Washington for rial. The
n m., while employed by local tailor about
ftyo months ago is said TO have made eoHec-
tons for his employer and to have appropriated
he funds.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
STOPPING At CROSSINGS
An Investigation Into Operations
of the Seventh Street Line.

Complaint to the Commissioners
That Electric Cars Do Not Halt Be-
fore Reaching Steam Railroad
TracIss-Thc Police Look Into the
Matter-Mnjor SyIvester's Report.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
Sailors Sue for Wages.

John Chapman. Samuel Williams, End waites
Brown. late scamen on the schooner Highland
Light. OF Annapolis. yesterday fled suit against
the vessel and her captain, Samuel Brown, Tor i
balance of wages. alleged TO be due the liuesnts.
The amount claimed is sl4.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08

Sun rises......4:5e An Sun sets......6:5s P,
Moon rises. Moon sets....l:SS A.,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08

Datuau,kar THAT the National Capital
NCi'iGHiDSi Brewing Co.'S Diamond ana
'Muenchcner" beers are made Of best imported
Bohemian hops. on sale everywhere. For case
write or phone 222. Two dozen, Sl.2j.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08

Highest temperature, p. m.................10
Lowest temperature, 6 a. m...................5C
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-08
TUESDAY. NAY $. 1900.
The Weather Indication,.


Partly cloudy, warmer Tuesday. wednesday,
fair; fresh southerly winds.
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-08-30
Col. Bryan Declines.

CmCAGO, Aug. 27.-W. j. Bry-
IN has followed the example of
President Mckinley and declines to
be a visitor at the national cncamp-
mcnt.
lie sent Il message this afternoon
to Col. Harper, the head of the To-
cal end Of the cncampmcnt, saying
that because of the absence of
President Mckinley from the en-
campmcnt, he considered il advis-
able to remain away. His telc-
gram is as follows;
"Lincoln. Ncb., Aug. -. To
w. II. Harper, Executive Director
of the G.. \. X. Reunion, Chicago:
Since President Mckinley is de-
tanned by public business, | be-
licvc that the prOprietics of the
occasion demand that | also de-
cline, and thus | relieve the reun-
ion of any appearance of PARTISAN
ship.
(Signcd) wv J. BRYAN. y"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-08-30

distributed to the counties for the
support of the public schools,
leaving only ten cents OH the hun
drcd dollars valuation to pay all
the expenses of the state govern
mcnt, including liberal support of
the clcemosynary, educational and
penal institutions and the erection
of magnificent public buildings.
Under Republican rule only one
fourth of the income from the state
revenue tax was distributed in aid
of the public schools.
"Dcmocratic Missouri enjoys the
lowest tax rate in the Union. In
1898 the reports of the auditors Of
the states adjoining Missouri show
ed that the levy for the support of
the state governments and maintc-
nance of the clccmosenary and pc
nal Institutions, exclusive Of the
tax for support of public schools
and for payment of state debts
were as follows;
illinois, 80 cents on the 800
valuation.
"IoWa. IS cents on the 800 val
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-08-30
CIark's Popularity.

Washington, Aug. 27.-AmOng
those gathered at Chamberlain $
tonight was Colonel Jud Rock
way, who comes from Champ
Clark's district in Missouri.
Representative Clark will be
the next man that Missouri sends
to represent her in the United
States Senate" said Colonel Rock
way. Tile is easily the most pop
ular Democrat in Missouri today,
and he has about as many friends
among Republicans as he has in
his own party. In his own dis
trict he is almost worshipped.
1t is the popular belief that ev-
cry dog in the district knows him
and is his friend. If the women
could vote, they'd all be for Clark,
and with the children he is as pop
ular as bachelor uncle whose
pockets are always filed with can
dy. Just how Clark has attained
such degree of popularity it's
hard to say, but he has a big
heart that's filled with the milk of
human kindness, and no man who
needed friend ever failed to find
one in Champ Clark"
Mexico Missouri message. (Mexico, Audrain County, Mo.) 1899-1918, 1900-08-30
The Shame of Uncle
Sam.

The money question, when com
pared to the Philippine question,
sinks out of sight.
The purchase of the Philippine
Islands by this government for
$40, 900, 900, and the expense of
keeping Il standing army down
there has cost $3.50, zoe, 900, max
ing in all cost Of $27O, 600, 900.
What have we to show for it?
Don't all speak ut once. How
much better it would have been
had this money been kept ut home
and spent for internal improve
mcnts. And McKinlcy's saloon
system down thcrc-it is sufficient
to condemn him in the eye of any
honest man, if nothing else.
Lcslie's Weekly of recent date,
says; What of all the problems
that confront us in the rcconstruc-
ton of the Philippines the gravcSt
and wickcdcst is one of our own
importation. The Manila saloons
taken collectively, are the worst
possible kind of blot on Uncle