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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-25
MAY USE UNION LABELS.
Tobacco Manufacturers Can Attach
Them to Statutory Packages.


Them to Statutory Packages.
The question of whether union labor
labels might legally be attached to cigar
boxes has been decided in the affirmative
by Acting Commissioner Wilson of the
Internal Revenue office He has Just is
sued an opinion. in part as follows:
This office has received letter sub
hitting sample label furnished by the
Cigarmakers' International Union to cigar
manufacturers to be used in connection
with their statutory packages of cigars.
and presenting the question whether the
use of such labels by manufacturers is
prohibited
Regulations series Z, No. 8. revised,
supplement No. l. are not intended To
prohibit the use of union labels by manu-
facturers-in connection with their stain
tory packages of tobacco, snuff, cigars, and
cigarettes and the concurrent ruling of
May % last has not been revoked.
: THE office letter addressed to collectors
of internal revenue. on May "a, concern
ing the enforcement of the provisions of
the last paragraph of section 10 of the art
aforesaid. July "a. 1897 was not intended
to prohibit manufacturers from using
union labels in connection with their stat
utory packages of tobacco, cigars. or Gig
any promise or offer of, or any order or
certificate for, any gift, prize, premium
payment. or reward.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-25
FOR TEASING A cHINAMAN.
Six Small CoIored Boys in the Police
Court.

Court.
Six small colored boys, Roger Willis, Al
fred and Clifton Peyton. Richard Wallace,
George Lee. and Percy Robinson were be-
fore Judge Mills in the Police Court this
morning charged with disorderly conduct.
The charge was brought by Moy Jim, who
conducts laundry on Pennsylvania Ave
nue., near Twenty fifth Street. Moy Jim
said the boys We're teasing him. calling
him boxer and throwing sticks and
stones at him A number Of witnesses
We're called to prove that the boys were
around and in front of the Chinaman's
place on Wednesday night.
The boys took the stand separately and
denied that they called the Chinaman
names or that they threw sticks and
stones at him on Wednesday night. They
denied being in front OF the Chinaman's
laundry.
In disposing of the case Judge Mills said
the practice of calling names such as mig
ger Irishman, German etc. was reprehen-
sible. Considering the grave situation in
China the court said the citizens should b.
careful and do nothing 10 provoke China
men who are engaged IN business. George
Lee and Percy Robinson were dismissed a
fine Of S. was imposed on Alfred Peyton
and Richard Wallace, and sentence sus-
pended In the case of Roger Willis and Cliff
ton Peyton,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-25

The large fountain in Shields Circle, al
the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue
New Jersey Avenue. First and G Streets
was broken in a peculiar manner about
10:9e o'clock this morning. and the streets
in the neighborhood were flooded for the
time being
Two badly famed farm horses. a broken
wagon. and a scared country colored
driver furnished the evidence that some
thing had happened.
At about 10 o'clock this morning a
driver. working for William Ryan, of For
estville, Prince George county. Nd, was
loading a wagon at a livery stable near
Fifth and K Streets northwest. a piece
OF tin slipped from the roof according to
the drivers story, frightening the team
attached to the wagon. The horses rushed
off pellmel, and the driver, being behind
the wagon at the time. unable to stop
them.
The first obstacle encountered was q
street sweeper's hand cart, which was
knocked to flinders. The now thorough
~ maddsned animals turned into Massa-
chusetts Avenue, and ran straight for the
circle, in the centre of which stnads a
fountain surrounded by a large iron basin
The horses lodged the little iron fence,
and ran through the opening for ped,s-
tTians.
When the animals reached the iron ba-
sin they cleared it like prize hurders and
landed in the water, which was about two
and one-halt feet deep. The wheels of the
wogan struck the rim of the basin. break
Ing the tongue out of the vehicle and
shattering the casting Of the basin SO that
the water over1owed the adjacent streets.
The horses were captuTd by Policeman
Bonner, Of the Sixth precinct. The Water
Department was then notified CT the acct
dent, but up to a late hour had not sue
ceeded in turning off the water.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-25
DETECTIVE GOES FOR CROSS,
Arrested in Newark Charged With
False Pretences.

False Pretences.
Detective Parham left this morning for
Newark, y. J., to bring back Agnus NJ.
Cross, alias J. D. Wood, twenty-six years
old, who is wanted here on a charge of
obtaining money by false pretences Cross
conducted an employment agency at 437
Seventh Street northwest up to several
weeks ago.
He advertised in the local papers that
he would obtain positions for cabmen.
drivers. messengers, bellboys. and others
for consideration. It is charged that he
took money from numerous persons prom
Using to secure them a position within
stated time. but that he failed TO keep
his word. Avis Deininger, who. il is al
legged. gave Cross 81 for position. hut did
not get it. sw0Te out a warrant charging
Cross with obtaining money under false
pretences.
Cross was arrested on suspicion in New
ark by Captain Cosgrove, OF the Newark
police. who telegraphed Major Sylvester
asking for Cross record II was this that
led to knowledge of Gross Whereabouts.
1t is said that half dozen cases of false
pretences will be made against Cross.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-25
Marine BAND Concert.

The following is the programme for the concert
by the United States Marine Band, at the White
House, beginning this afternoon at 5:10 o'clock:
March, BATTLES of the Philippines - S1nakahl
Overture, William Tell .-......-..... Rossini
Selection, ''Shan,us Q'Brien'' ----.--St Stanford
EuEhonium solo. Maria de Rohan'' -. Donizetti
Musician, j. Giovanni.
Waltz, -tCagliostro'' Observation-Disclosures Strauss
(a) Idyl .-Narcissls'' Nevip
fb1 March, General Haywood 49,. Santelmann
Grand fantasia, Carmen .. Bizet
HudguEgsrnars ...,...W Wagner
Patriotic hyInn, Hail Columbia F'yies
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-25
MUST OBEY THE LAW.

Letter Carriers to Have Lamps on
Their Wheels.
The complaints which are being made
against the action of mail carriers in rid
ing bicycles at night without lamps. are
having their effect
Superintendent Bell. of the delivery serv-
ice at the Washington office, said last night
that any carriers ignoring the Iamp-iaw
would be severely dealt with if detected.
Il instructed all of our men some time
ago" he said, ito carry lights on their
wheels at night, and I did not know that
the rule was being violated. We expect
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-25
Fined for Shooting Craps

'.Pinky'' Hawkins and George Murray, two
small col0red boys, before Judge Mills in
the Police Court this morning, charged by Po-
ieeman Edwards with shooting craps in an alley
in Southeast Washington, The boys denied the
charge and said they did not know how TO shoot
craps; that they had never shot craps Tho
policeman said he found the bones near the
spot where the boys were arrested Judge NILS
was not impressed with the statement made iv
the boys, and he imposed the small fine of Sc
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-25
AN INJUNCTION GRANTED.
Commissioners Enioined From In
terfertnE With n RniInnN.


Justice Ctabaugh today issued a restrain
ing order enjoining the Commissioners in
dividuaIly and collectively from fnterfer-
ing with or in any way disturbing the cleo
trical switches and connections of the
Washington, Alexandria. and Mount Yer
non Railway, in the pit at Fourteenth
Street and Maryland Avenue southwest.
On Thursday last the Commissioners
served notice on the Washington, AIexan-
dria, and Mount Vernon Railway Company
that it would be compelled TO remove the
appliances referred TO BY this afternoon.
As stay TO this order the railway compa-
ny, through its attorneys, Jere NJ Wilson
and A A Hoeling, this morning applied
TO Justice Clabaugh for an injunction to
restrain the Commissioners from interior,
ing with the electrical appliances at Four
teenth Street and Maryland Avenue. The
petition for the restraining order was
granted and the matter will come up for
hearing in equity, on September u next.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-25
Another Street Car Fire

A local alarm called cut No u Engine
Company last night for a blaze in car
No. 8. of the City and Suburban Railway,
which took fire at the corner OF North
Capitol Street and Florida Avenue north
west. The pillow under the car became
heated from what is known as the conduct
rail, and blaze was communicated to the
flooring of the car Very little damage
was done. There were few passengers On
the car at the time
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-25
Sent to Jail for Six Moptbs

William Chambers, very black, repuIsive-
looking man was arrested in Anacostia yesterday
by Policeman Vandersehoof, the charge of in,
decent exposure. In the lower branch OF the
Police Court this morning il was brought s7t that
Chambers offence was committed in the presence
of a number of ladies in Anacostia and it was ON
their statement that Chambers was arrested
Judge Mills imposed fine of 800 or six months
imprisonment. Chambers went TO jaiI
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-25
a Lomg-FeIt Want.

As the Ninth Street cars are now running tfi
recteto Wildwood, the management of this 1onu
lar resort viii present frst-ciass vaudeville this
week. Sunday concerts, and n. m. Daneines
every night.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-25
Y. VI. C. a. Mems Meeting.

Tomorrow afternoon at 4:90, at the Young
Mems Christian Association rooms, 1882 Street,
Rev. James Young Fair, pastor of the Tndepend-
ent Presbyterian Church. of Savannah Ga Will
lead the mems meeting. A cordial invitation to
attend this service is extended to the men OF the
CITY and to Strangers
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-25

Kernan's Lyeeum characterization & Gryant's
Trocadero BUrlesquersi afteInoon and evening
Glen Echo--VaudeviIIe; evening.
Cabin John Bridge Palm GaTden-VaudeviIle:
afternoon and evening
Chesapeake Beach-Trains leave Chesapeake
Junction daily 10 a. m, II a. m, ? p. m 5
p. m, and p m for Chesapeake Beach on the
Bay.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-25
DROPPED FROM THE ROLLS
Action Of the Commissioners in P0-
lieeman Clements Case.

Convicted OF Conduct Unbecom in &
an Officer and n Gentleman. tie
ing That He Placed Live Crab
op the Rnck of a Strange Woman.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-25
Punished for DIsorderIy Conauct

Minnie Judson, about forty years old, wa.
charged by Policeman yerniIion in the Polio,
Court this morning with disorderly conduct arC
using profane language. Judge Mills imposed ;
fine OF s. with the alternative of fifteen DAYS.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-25
THAT THRonnING HEADACHE

Would quickly leave you if you used Dr. Kings
New Life Pills. Thousands of sufferers have proved
their matches merit for sick and nervous head
aches They make pure blood and build up your
health Only % cents. Money back il not cured
Sold by Henry Evans, Druggist, go Street
northwest.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-25
Little Fire. Much Exci1eu.,.

slight FIRE in the Metropolitan Hotel shortly
after l. o'clock last night did SO worth OF dam
age. The fire was caused by escapinp .as in
room occupied by E. c. Benson. in one of tbe
upper stories of the building There was CON.
siderable excitement for a few minutes
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-25
a License Not Required.

Commissioner Wilson, of the Internal Revenue
Office, has decided that liquor license is needed
for selling in lump the whole OF saloon
stock seized under chattel mortgage. The mort
gagee who seized and sold the goods is held not
TO be a wholesale liquor dealer IN the legal
sense
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-25
IN AND ABOUT THE CITY.
4 Gift to Newsboys.

Martin hastle has sent his check for s25 te
Mr.. Reese, to be added TO the fund for the es
tablishmeut OF newsboys' home.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-25
bridge RniIfng Ordered.

The Commissioners today issued an order that
the railing along the east approach OF the Penn
sylvania Avenue Bridge. No. 81. be repaired at an
estimated cost of 500 chargeable TO the current
appropriation for construction OF repair OF
bridges
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-25
wesley Whitaker Deaa.

RALEIGH. n. C., Aug 25.-Wes.ey Whit
aker, one of Raleigh's oldest residents. died
Wednesday, aged eighty years. He was Ia
1872 Mayor of Raleigh, was for many
years al editor here, and was for twenty
years Justice OF the peace
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-25
Fined for Fast Driving.

Policeman Owens yesterday arrested Lewis Coul-
ter for fast driving on New Hampshire Avenue
and Street In the Police Court this morning
Coulter was fined S.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-25
Ellis & Bro. Assign.

Arthur Ellis and George Ellis, trading at No.
COZ Fourteenth Street, as A. Ellis Brother, TO-
day made an assignment for the benefit of their
creditors, 10 E. Richard Ship. The assets of
the firm are estimated at S1,2T5, and consist of
81 900 worth of rugs. fancy goods, and Oriental
ieweiry $l0G for fixtures, and SiT5 accounts due
The liabilities. which estimated at S, D,
are due out of town creditors.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-25
STREET LIGHTING.

Low tide ......-.-....-.-2:24 N. and 2:45 P II
High tide ....-.........-.S:I9 \. VI. and s:44 ?. NJ
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-25
TIDE TABLE

Sun rose. .....5:21 An. Sun ts.....G:43 P N
Moon rises. -..-.-.--.-.. Moon sets 600 A. N
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-25
THE SUN AND NOON

Temperature at a Observation-Disclosures. 81
Temperature at Il noon ,,,,-..,..-............e.
Temperature at 100 p
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-25
..EairsIand,, ut chevy Chnse I.nLe
Government TENTS. soc

The place 10 take children. Most beautiful
sion free.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-25
Ute Gueuiue Uiosse6
SATURDAY.. AUGUST 3. 100
The Weather Indication
TEMPERATURE.

Local rains tonight Sunday generally fan
light variable winds.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-25

Mosquito nets. 25c; No. shoes, 75c; folding
cots. 81 S. Bensinger Co.. 1lth and sts
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-25
Drink AmncL,x

Ice cream soda after White House Grounds u,kic
Ii29 Pa. ave.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1900-08-25
-5ORSES TN 4 FOUNTAIN
Runaway Team PlungeS Into a
Basin in Shields Circle.

The Heavy Iron Casting Becoming
Broken. the Water Floods the
NeighbOring Street.-The Animals
Lamed and N Wagon Wrecked.
Frightened by Piece of Falling Tin
The true northerner., 1900-12-28
Lawrence.

Mrs Bald N Hendricks is quite sick.
Mr.. John tements is quite low again.
Prof Whitky has gone to his home
in Oliyet. "
Truman Paiter was home from Chi
cago this weell
Mrs. Scott am daughter Frieda are in
Lawton visiting Relatives.
Miss Helen RHland was home from
Paw Paw to spee Christmas.
Mr. Hughes hS commenced work on
his house, just CAV of the Ransom resi-
dence.
James Abrams lad family reunion,
Christmas, at hhthome on st. Joseph
street
Mr. and Mrs. ktugene Harris and
daughter Gladys artyisiting relatives in
Lawton.
Marjorie Hess and Leon Stebbins are
home from Ypslars, to spend their
vacation.
Miss Cora Featheh the preceptress
has gone to her home il Nashville, Mich.
to spend her vacation.
The Baptist society gave an oyster
supper to their flock Ca aristmas eve. A
short program was rendered.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edwin Bradfeld and
children of Petersburg, ilich., are visit
ing relatives in this PLACED and Decatur
The NJ. f.. Sunday school gave the
cantata, a Good Tima with Santa
Claus" Monday evening. sAll who toali
part did great credit to thllnselves.
The Congregational soc.fty gave the
cantata, Grandma Santas Bicycle Ride,
Friday evening, to well ulled house
Everybody was well pleased kyith it, and
it showed great deal of tkct on the
part of those who drilled the partici
pants.
A quiet little wedding tooA place al
the home Of Mrs. Anna Feeglel, Sunday
afternoon, when her daughter E\attie was
Joined IN the holy bonds of mdtrimony
TO Owen Babbitt, Rev McGuireS ofiiciat
ing. About thirty guests were lpresen'
and left many useful presents.l Botf
parties are well known here and az le high
Tyr espected. May they live long ano
happily.
The true northerner., 1900-12-28
Alnnena.

Hattie Brown spent Christmas at
home.
A family reunion and diuner was held
at the residence of III. Dyer, Christmas.
Christmas tree entertainments were
held at the Nj. E. church and U. B. church,
Christmas eve.
Mrs Will Emmons and daughter were
called last Monday to attend the funeral
of her uncle, near Texas.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anson Foote of Paw
Paw attended the Christmas exercises at
the Solomon school house last Friday
night.
Odle Palmonteer and family left here
last Sunday for visit with friends and
relatives in Hartford, Watervliet and
Covert. They attended family reunion
at the residence of Emory Williams at
Coloma, Christmas.
Stafford Bird from Benton Harbor
joined his wife Saturday, who has been
visiting her mother for some time. He
was much pleased with his young heir,
whom he had never seen. He returned
home after Christmas.
Miss Rhetta Foote closed her school
in the Solomon district last Friday, hav
ing Christmas tree and appropriate ex-
ercises in the evening. A good time was
enjoyed by all who attended. A two
weeks vacation will follow.
We think that Mister w. Austin has
beaten the winters record for bicycle rid
ing. He started from Bremen, Ind,
Monday at 1:3O p M, coming 10y way of
South Bend, Niles and Dowagiac, arriv-
ing at Almena at 1:30 a. m., distance of
so miles. He made the trip on an Orient
racer
The true northerner., 1900-12-28
Porter.

No. s Sunday school is about to pur-
chase a new library.
Alice Kay spent Christmas with her
parents near Paw Paw.
G. D. Hooper and wife are spending a
few weeks with his relatives in Ohio.
Bertram Hall is home from Albion
College to spend the holiday vacation.
Colvin Kinney and family of I.awtor
attended the Burlington Christmas tree,
Monday
Guy Burlington and family of New
York state sent nice Christmas box to
his folks.
Glynn Griffith, who works for Jay Bur
lington, received a Christmas present oi
seven pounds sterling from his mother in
England.
Mrs. Grace Barker and daughters. Irwin
Barker and family and ID. c. Van Ant
werp and family spent a very pleasant day
at John Marshall's in Paw Paw, Tuesday
Mr.. and Mrs. Clas. Wiles of Barry
county spent Christmas with Porter
friends. Mr.. Wiles has returned. but
Mrs. Wiles will remain for more ex-
tended visit
Among those entertaining quite exten-
sively at Christmas dinner were Thos
Cornish, Jr. and Henry Corey. The
Burlington family had fine tree Mon
day afternoon.
The true northerner., 1900-12-28


j. G. McFeilin is home from Ohio.
Seldom Baxter is home from Niles.
Roy Webster is home from Albion col
lege.
Ed. Sage is home from school in Chi
cago.
w. Herman of Allegan is in town this
week.
Mrs. Miller, who has been very low, is
better.
Ruby Smith spent Christmas in kala-
maZoo.
Miss Zula Green is visiting in South
Haven.
Milt. Brown is visiting his daughter in
Hesperia.
Tave Cheney and wife were in Otsego,
Christmas.
Alice Jones of Kalamazoo was in town
Christmas.
C.L. Heron and wife of Chicago are
visiting in town.
Charlie Bush is moving onto the old
homestead farm.
Mrs. Fannie Howard visited in kala-
mazoo last week.
Mrs. Fannie Moir is spending the holi-
days in Kalamazoo.
Clark Millspaugh is home from the
Agricultural college.
Christmas exercises were held at both
churches Monday night.
Frank Heron of Ithica is visiting his
father and other friends.
w. f. Stedman and wife of Fennville
spent Christmas in town.
Mrs. w. b. Teman spent Christmas
with friends in Schoolcraft.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Baxter have return
ed home from Benton Harbor
ii. E. McElheny and wife spent Christ
mas with his mother in Lawton.
Mrs. Il. w. Myers and children spent
Christmas with A. w. Myers people,
VIM. Whalen and family of James
vile, Wis, spent Christmas with his
mother.
Prof. e. A. Aseltine and family o.
Hartford are calling on friends in towr
this week.
The true northerner., 1900-12-28

Henry Linsenmayer has finished NOV
ing his goods into Lawrence township.
There was one death last week Al
aged man little known outside his hom,
was buried by the town.
Twentieth century topics will be pre-
sented and discussed at the Keelel
Thursday club, January 3.
Henry Kehrer is under the doctors
care, as are also Mrs. Knapp and Mrs
Betty Pitcher, all of Sister Lakes.
Monday evening there was a Christ
mas tree at the Center church, also a
snow house and the exercises usual on
such an occasion.
Two teachers in this town had a
Christmas tree for the children at the
schoolhouse. Miss Erma Phillips in
district No. 3 is one. The work of train
ing the children and ornamenring the
schoolroom being done outside of school
hours is commendable. The exercises
were credit to her persevering energy.
The decorations were fine; the audience
filled the house
The true northerner., 1900-12-28
West Lawrence.

Tom. Butcher has gone on visit to
Iowa.
A family Christmas tree was enjoyed
at the home of Mrs. Gates.
Charles Vandecar of Silver Creek is
visiting friends in this locality.
Mrs. Orrin Crawford and daughter
Eva called on Mr.. and Mrs. Royce Kelley,
Wednesday.
Will Northrup and family of Grand
Rapids spent Christmas with his brother,
Cliff Northrup.
An oyster supper is announced at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. Marvin Bennett,
the evening of January 3. 1t will be
held under the auspices of the ladies'
aid society of West Lawrence.
A very pleasant evening was spent at
at the home of j. S. Wilcox, Christmas
evening. Many fine presents were given
from Christmas tree Charlie Kelley
of Hartford was present and entertained
the company with music on the banjo.
New Years day, 1864, is one well re-
membered by old residents. The entire
eastern, middle and western states were
wrapped in icy embrace, and people and
stock of all kinds pershed. l remem-
ber the day, and the following entry ex-
plains itself:
Friday, Jan. l, 1854
t'In camp near Culpepper Court House
II Va.
"a very nice day with no snow. We are
hSuilding winter quarters. The boys are
u WELL am detailed for picket duty
e morrow"
e will add that the air on that New
i ar's where we we're was very cold, and
, ground frozen hard, and picket duty
. something terrible. We had built
. ter quarters at Kelley's ford on the
y I&pahannock river in December, but
e WI allowed to occupy them only one
II WI when orders came to march, and
q a w,v pd to build again. Such was soldier
% inlv
The true northerner., 1900-12-28
S Juth Waverly.

Norah McFarlin spent Sunday with
Belle Covert.
Bertha Chase spent Christmas with
Goblevilie friends.
Mabel Carter Of Kalamazoo is visiting
friends in this vicinity.
Mr. Nichols and family of Decatur ate
Christmas dinner with their daughter,
Mrs. 3. l.. Colburn.
The Christmas tree at the Brummel
school house was a decided success.
Santa Claus appeared in his usual good
humor and remembered Us all with to.
kens of his affection