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The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-04-19

The case of the dog tax veto shows
how careful Legislators should be. The
veto was supported in the House, and
when the matter came up in the SEN
ate, it was not considered necessary to
argue about the bill since the House
had already vetoed it. So a careless
vote was taken instead of strict party
vote. Not until after this had been
done was it discovered that the House
had reconsidered it's decision of the day
before and had turned down the dog tax
veto. 1t is a maxim of politics to be
vigilant at all times. The vigilant win
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-04-19

DR.. Ament arrived last evening on
his way to the mainland. On his ar
rival there he will take up the task of
refuting the statements of a number
of correspondents who charged the mis-
sionaries with looting, and who men
toned the doctor as aiding and abet-
ting hooters. The doctor will make a
strong case which will convince the I'M
prejudiced and broad minded but
which will have no effect upon the pre-
JUDGED and narrow minded. Such is
the way of the world.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-04-19

Letters come from all parts of the
mainland. From where smallpox may
be raging and from where it does not
exist. There is always more or less
small poX to be found in large cities
and even i'm agricultural communities,
but such minor cases are easily handled
by the health authorities. but when
smallpox or any other disease rises
above the normal, the fear of an cpl
demic is Justly entertained.
The three great centers of epidemic
smallpox at the present time on the
mainland are Kansas, which in March
1900 reported 500 cases, while March %
1901, there were no less than 1926 cases,
Minnesota, 223 cases March 1900 and
1881, March 1901 and Colorado SO cases
1900, and 119O cases in 1901. Curiously
enough California has very little small
pox, though unofficial and ex-parte
statements have led people to think
otherwise, the figures for the respective
dates being and 20.
1t would be impossible to discrimi-
nate between letters from the small
pox centers and other parts of the
mainland, so it is wise to fumigate the
entire mail. This of course is a pre-
caution, but not an absolute preventive
just as vaccination is a wise and neces-
sary precaution, but is not an absolute
preventive.
DR.. Raymond, President of the Board
of Health, pointed out that passengers
coming from any Of the three centers
where smallpox is epidemic if they
come straight through and stay on the
Islands, are liable to bring infection
with them, and recommends that such
persons be kept under inspection. Ad-
mirable as the suggestion is it is doubt
full whether it can be carried out At
torney-General Dole opines that it can
not, as no epidemic has been announc-
ed at the last point of departure. II
will be the more incumbent upon oui
health authorities and upon the physi
clans of the city to watch every case
which may develop suspicious symp.
toms. 1t will depend upon ourselves t.
save the Territory from an epidemic o
this disease. We are threatened will
an invasion of it from two directions
and shall be very fortunate indeed o
we escape a few cases at least. b!
vigilance such cases can be segregated
and all chance of further spreading
avoided.
In view of the information that DR.
Raymond furnished, the action of tn
Senate in supporting the Governor
veto upon the characterization bill IL
thoroughly justified. At time lik,
this it would be very unwise to let tn,
! bars down.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-04-19

The position of the Board of Health
with regard to request that one of it's
officers might be detailed as sort of
detective is eminently proper. 1t is not
the business of the Board of Health
to spend public money to supply ire
sponsible parties with detectives. There
is evidently room for the establishment
of a private detective agency here. 1t
is a fine branch of business and no
doubt that now it is known that there
is an opening, there will be a rush to
fill the vacancy. But people who want
private detective work done, must pay
for it,
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-04-19

Seeing that Constantinople is the
filthiest city in Europe, that there is
absolutely no scavenging done, that the
Turks throw their refuse into the
streets and that there is no system for
removing it, the masterless dogs of that
city are the only scavengers and are
useful. Does DR., Russell desire to re-
duce the Islands to the condition of a
Mahommedan city. If So he should
have advocated the taking off of all
dog taxes whatever and we should in
a few years have troops of masterless
dogs proving round the country, eating
not only the carrion, but walking off
with the Doctors choice poultry.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-04-19

1t was a matter of great interest for
lister Conger. His figure stands out
as tower during that historic de-
fence of the Peking embassies. In all
that trying time he remained cool
headed, calm, and gave the best of
advice, while, at the same time, he
worked indefatigably. Minister Conger
has no apprehensions of war in the
East for the present at least and Min
lister COngers few words are worth
columns of the rubbish that is forward
ed by irresponsible correspondents who
simply dish up rumors.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-04-19
A DANGER.

The Board of Health has taken a wise
step in cooperating with the United
States Quarantine authorities and the
Federal Postal authorities to prevent
the introduction of small pox from the
mainland, through the mails. If we
escape an epidemic of this disease it
will be only by the most vigilant pre-
cautions, and one of the first of these
precautions. is the fumgation of the
mails.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1901-04-19

Apparently all compulsory laws are
regarded as symptoms of tyranny by
some of our solons. If vaccination is
tyranny, why not quarantine, compul-
sorry school attendance, taxes, duties
and everything in the line of order. The
line between freedom and license is not
understood.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-12
TEST OF THE WATER TOWER.
The New Addition TO the Fire De-
pnrtmcnf Found Satisfactory.

The Champion water tower, which has
just been added to the Fire Department
Of the District and which is quartered
IN the house of Truck c, at Fourteenth
Street and Ohio Avenue. was exhibited to
the public at 1880 o'clock yesterday after
noon. The test showing the powers of
the machine was made in the presence
of Commissioner mcfarland, Chief Par
rls. Assistant Chiefs Belt. Kurtz, and
Wagner, and number of invited guests.
The exhibition took place at the corner
of Fourteenth and b Streets northwest,
and was witnessed by about 1000 people.
Four engines. Nos . and II and extras
G and I, were used in the test, which was
conducted under the personal supervision
of William A. GOellener and +. G..
Mitchell the manager. The water tower,
which is seventy-five feet in length, was
placed in position and put in operation
in less than two n inutes. A powerful
stream of water was poured in every
direction at the will of the operator be-
low. At times the water was cut off
from the tower and the deck turrets
brought into play, and again streams
poured forth from the tower and the two
demonstrating the great utility of the
machine. Everyone who witnessed the
exhibition pronounced it success. The
water tower will respond only upon spe-
cial calls
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-12
HIS DISMISSAL PROBABLE.
Action of Major Sylvester in the Case
of Policeman Voc.

Because of an alleged attack upon Po-
liceman Arthur Z. Stahl and subsequent
abuse of a brother officer, George l.. Yoe
a private of the second class. has been
recommended for dismissal from the force
by Major Sylvester, Superintendent. A
recommendation to this effect was sent
to the Commissioners yesterday and has,
it is understood, been approved. zoe was
at headquarters yesterday and saw Major
Sylvester, but with what result is not
known.
The action of Major Sylvester was
taken only after Voc had been cited to
appear for trial before the police trial
board on charges brought against him by
Policeman Stahl. These charges allege
among other things that Yoe was guilty
of conduct unbecoming an officer and a
gentleman in that he attacked Stahl and
abused him while the latter was in the
performance of his duty. 1t is charged,
specifically, that Yoe saw Stahl enter a
downtown theatre located on his beat,
followed him in the building. and there
attacked him. drawing his baton and
using threatening language. Stahl says
he left the theatre and was followed to
the station, where further trouble with
Yoe was narrowly averted. The day fol-
lowing, on Thursday last, its said Yoe
met J. NJ Mahoney, a special railroad
crossing policeman, while the latter was
on duty at New York Avenue and Sew
enth- Street northwest. and pointed his
revolver at him, besides using threaten
ing language.
When the charges came up for trial
before Captain Austin and Lieutenants
Swiudells and Heffner, composing the
trial board, last Saturday morning at IL
o clock zoe failed to appear. Therefore
the board found him guilty in default,
and its verdict was approved by Major
Sylvester and sent to the Commissioners.
For several days Yoe has been on the
sick list at the First precinct station to
which he was attached
The trouble between the policemen and
the subsequent action of the Police Board
and Major Sylvester has aroused much
quiet discussion among members OF the
force. 1t has brought to light the condi-
tons existing in the precinct, and the
result, ii is thought, will be most bene-
fetal to the whole command. 1t is true
that perfect harmony has not prevailed
in the precinct for some time, but the
knowledge of this unfortunate condition
has served, ii is said to bring the OPP
posing factions together to a great ex-
tent, so that improvement is hoped for.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-12
TO HOLD A CELEBRATION.
District Volunteer Veterans Plans
for the Fortieth Anniversary.

A meeting of the veterans of the Dis
trict of Columbia Volunteers from 81 to
50 was held last night in st. Joseph Hall.
corner of Fifth and II Streets northwest,
with j. T. Ford as presiding officer. The
hail was crowded with members of the
organization and their friends. Plans
for the celebration to be given by the
association on April 10 in commemoration
of the fortieth anniversary of the day
when the District regiment was mustered
into service during the civil war were
discussed. The anniversary exercises will
be held in Typographical Temple, con-
Guiding with dance. The pension boun-
ty question was also brought up for dis
cussion. but no definite action was taken
in the matter.
The organization is composed of veter-
ans of the civil war who saw service
with regiments mustered in from this
city. OF the 35.9J9 who went to the front
at the outbreak of the war but 400 are
still living
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-12
Austin's Dog Bread


The first ease under the recent act of Com
gress. approved March s. proyiding that children
under seventeen years of age shall be committed
TO the care OF the Board Of ChildFcn's Guardians
upon conviction OF any violation Of law which
provides for Imprisonment in the w0fkhouse or
jail came To the attention OF Judge kimbalI
yesterday. On a charge OF throwing missiles
Norman Akers was given over to the Of the
board for the remainder Of his minority. while
RAY Onhart, Percy Fletcher Richard Payne. John
Gibson. and Joseph Rely will be deprived OF
their liberty for fifteen days in similar
ner if they fail TO pay fine of IS each.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-12
| &c.

Masie Derrick, by Catherine McQuoid
Marriage of Eleanor, by Mrs. Oliphant;
Romance of a French Parsonage, by NJ.
b. Edwards; Story of a Penitent Soul, by
Adelaide Sargent; Countess Pharamond,
by Rita Margery of Quether, by Barring
Gould; A Dream and a Forgetting, by
Julian Hawthorne; Sunset Pass, by Capt.
Charles King; Recoiling Vengeance. by
Frank Barrett: Doings of Raphael Haw,
by Conan Doyle; A Mad Tour, by Mrs.
Riddlee; The Nobler Sex, by Florence
Marryat; Countess Radnee, by w. Z.
Norris: Out of Eden, by Dora Russell;
Fog Princess, by Florence Warden:
Brother Against Brother by John r.
Musick; Fair Maid OF Marblehead, by
Kate Tannant Woods; Experiences of a
Ladys Help. by John Strange Winter;
The Heart of Maid, by Rudyard Kip
ling; Mr.. Wits Widow, by Anthony
Hope; Come Live with Me and be NY
Love, by Robert Buchanan; The New
Rector, by Stanley Weyman; A Soldier
and Gentleman, by McCaren Cobban;
The Man in Possession, by Rita: a Fatal
Silence, by f. Narryat; Nor Wife Nor
Maid, by the Duchess; Railway Man and
Bis Children, by Mrs. Oliphant; Christine,
by Adelaide Sargent; Betty, a love story
by Anna Venom Dorsey; Mrs Curgenven
of Curyengen, by Barring Gould; Oriole's
Daughter. by Jessie Fothergiu; Salambo.
by Mrs. French Sheldon; Woman's Last
Words, by Sidney Luska: In the Roar of
the Sea, by Barring Gould; The Black
Carnation, by Ferges Hume; Vanitas. by
Vernon Lee; Appledore Farm, by Gather
Inc McQuoid; Those Girls, by John
Strange Winter; The White Feather. by
Tasma; Passage Through Bohemia. by
Florence Warden, and OF the World
Worldly, by Mrs. Forester. Each,
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-12
RETURNED TO FRIENDS.
Roland Brown, an Ex-soidicr, Given
Transportation to Philadelphia.

Sanitary officer Frank yesterday fur
nished transportation to Philadelphia II
a young man who gave the name Of TO
land Brown and who, for a time, II was
feared would have to become a perma-
nent charge on the city as an inmate of
St Elizabeths Asylum or elsewhere.
Browns manner gave evidence Of prOba-
bic mental arrangement. but as he show
ed no tendency to violence it was decided
to send him where he said ne had friends
who would care for him. He informed
Mr.. Frank that he was - years of age
and that he had always led an exemplary
life.
Brown is a native of Sterling, H.. but
left home to become a member of Com
pany u, Nineteenth United States lnfan-
try, with which organization he saw ser
vice before Santiago. His face and hands
were frozen several weeks ago while in
New York, he stated, and ever since
then he has been sleeping wherever he
could ind place.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-12
THE ZIMMERMAN INQUEST.
A Coroner's Jury To Determine the
Innse of His Dcath.

An inquest will be held this morning at
II o'clock at No. E police station to On
quire into the circumstances surrounding
the death of William Zimmerman. who
formerly lived at 3052 NJ Street northwest.
Zimmerman was found in Slate Alley
Friday night by Policeman Carlson in
what was thought to be Il drunken stupor.
After spending the night in cell at the
First precinct station, he was taken To
the Emergency Hospital. where he died
Sunday morning from cerebral hemor-
rhage.
Whether this injury was due to acct
dent Or was the result Of an assault the
Coroifers jury is to determine. Joseph
Higgins and Albert Glascock. who were
seen in company with Zimmerman shortly
before he was taken to the statonhOuse,
were brought up from the workhouse yes
-terday and will be called upon to testify
before the Coroner this morning.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-12
A sIx-YEAR-oLD EVANGELIST.
Lonnie Dennis. Co1ored, Conducted
His First Meeting Last Night

Lonnie Lawrence Dennis, the six-year-
old colored evangelist, addressed an au-
dience at the first of a series of meet
ings TO be held in this city last night at
the Israel Colored Methodist Episcopal
Church. Georgia, as the little wonder is
more Familiarity known by the people of
his race. will remain in the city during
the entire week.
The youthful evangelist was born in
Georgia, his father, Green G. Dennis, and
his mother, Cornelia q. Dennis, having
been residents of the city of Atlanta Ga,
for years. The family is Of the old plan
tation type and have by hard work and
economy managed to acquire considerable
property in their native State.
That their little siX-year-old son is
wonder is the belief of all who have
heard him. Although of a tender age,
he seems to have been born with a genius
and desire for eXpounding the Scrip
lures and advocating religion. He began
his evangelical tour when but three years
old and since that time has Travelled ex-
tensively throughout the United States.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-12
SUED BY A BENEFICIARY.
Proceedings Against the Executor
of n VIII and His Bondsmen.

Suit was filed yesterday by Matilda
Ferry, a beneficiary under the will Of
James Taylor. against John Taylor
Thomas Blagden, and George w. White
to recover $93U.67.
1t is explained that John Taylor is sued
as the executor of the will of James Tay
lor. and that the others named as defend
ants were his sureties in the sum of SIS
600 for the faithful performance of his
duty. The plaintiff. Matilda Ferry, it is
stated. is a beneficiary under the will of
James Taylor. and alleges that John Tay-
lor refuses to pay to her the amount she
is entitled to under the terms of the Will.
The plaintiff is represented by Attorney
James f. SCaggs.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-12
MRS. M'INTYRE DIVORCED.
Justice Bradley Grants His First De-
cree Since His Reassignment

Evelyn c. MacIntyre was yesterday
granted a divorce from her husband,
Charles r. Macintyre, on the grounds of
desertion. This is the first decree for di-
vorce which Justice Bradley has signed
since his redssignment to the equity
branch of the Supreme Court in February
last
During this time he has had a great
number of petitions for divorce Under
consideration and in all instances has re
fused to grant the applications where the
proof was not clearly and abundantly in
support OF the allegations made by the
complainant.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-12
HURT BY AN AUTOMOBILE.
William Jollife Asks the sum of
$4,000 for Personal Damages.

William W. Jolliffe yesterday filed suit
against the Washington Electric Vehicle
Company to recover $4,000 claimed as
damages for personal injuries and loss of
property. He alleges in his declaration
that on January "A last. while he was rid
ing bicycle along the roadway in the
Executive Mansion grounds. he was struck
by a vehicle belonging to. and operated
by, an agent Of the defendant and serious
ly injured. He also states that his bicycle
was totally destroyed.
AS the result of the accident. Jolliffe
declares that his back, arms. and legs
were painfully and severely Injured
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-12
THE DADE DAMAGE SUIT.
Father and Daughter Seeking to
Recover $4,000.

The hearing in the suits of Eliza Dade
and her father. Richard H. Dade, against
the Capital Traction Company to recover
damages aggregating S13,OOo which was
commenced yesterday before Justice Cole,
sitting for civil business, will be resumed
this morning
1t is stated that Eliza Dade was injured
while trying to alight from a Capital
Traction Company car at Pennsylvania
Avenue and Executive Place on April 9.
1891 For her injuries she asks $4,000 as
damages. Her father, Richard II. Dade,
sues for s., ZOO, claimed as damages ac-
crung from the loss of the services of
his daughter.
The railroad company is represented by
r Ross Perry x Son. and the plaintiffs
by Attorneys Barksdale and Wilson.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-12

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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-12
Asks Custody of Her Child.

petition for divorce fled yesterday by
Amelia T Measer, who asks for a legal separa-
tion from her husband. Emanuel J. II. Measer
on the ground OF desertion In the complaint
filed by her attorney. Il. Golden Donaldson, Mrs
Measer states that she married to the de-
PENDANT on October 1. 1891 and that they lived
together until November e, 1889, when, without
lust cause or provocation, she declares he de-
serted her Mrs. Measer also asks the court TO
grant her the custody of her child.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-12

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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-12
Fined for Carrying RevoIvers.

Frank Williams colored, who, when arrested
by Policeman hewitt Sunday night, was found To
have two pistols and razor in his possession was
Yesterday fined $50 for carrying concealed weap-
ons and 50 for disorderly conduct In default of
payment he was sent to jail for two months in
The first case and to the workhouse for fifteen
dlvs in the other.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-12
GIVEN A YEAR AND A DAY.
Richard Douglass. CoIored. SEN
fenced 10 NoundsyIIIe

Justice Barnard, presiding in Criminal
Court No. ]. yesterday sentenced Richard
Douglass. coored who pleaded guilty to
immoral conduct, to imprisonment for a
year and a day in the peDitentiary at
Moundsvile W. Va.
George Robinson and Burrell Pifer
both colored, who pleaded guilty to the
charge Of housebreaking, were remanded
TO jail to await sentence. They We're in
dicted for breaking into a blacksmith
shop near Cleveland Park and stealing
a quantity OF steel and iron.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-12
The Christian Endeayor Union.

The regular monthly meeting Of the District
Christian Endeavor Union was held last evening
at s o'clock in the school room Of the First
Congregational Church, corner Tenth and G
Streets northwest. The meeting addressed by
Hon William Z. Andrews Auditor for the Treas
urv Department His subject was Tie Church
and the Nation Tie meeting was well at
tended
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-12

''Be thou the FIRST to beiriend true merit his
praise is lost who stays till all commend" You
do not ;,ant 10 be the last TO praise Heurich's
Maerzen. Senate and Lager Beer. Order a case Of
Heurich's by phoning West a. Arlington Bot
Ting Co. and then freely give your opinions OF
the QUALITIES Of these malt and hop beyerages.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-12

James Smith ans William Nash, the young
negroes who were arrested sunday Tor the alleged
theft of a horse, which they had hired from
William James. OF OiI b street northwest, were
Yesterday held for the action of the grand jury.
In default of 500 bonds each they were COM
Cd u iaiI
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-12
A Happy Mother

Frolicking with her babv makes one of
the prettiest spectacles ev>r seen in the
home. But nothing is sadder to see than
the unhappy mother, weak and nervous,
striving in vain to hush the cries of her
weak and nervous babe. There can be
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1901-03-12
To Return n Scaled Verdict.

In the case OF George Reed, who was put on
trial in Criminal Court No. l, charged with steal
ing gold watch from Alfred Z. Jessup. at the
Treasury Department, the jury at the hour OF
the adjournment Of court had not agreed, and
were instructed by Justice Barnard 10 return a
sealed verdict this morning.