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The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-08-02
THE CITY TAX RATE.
The Board of Aldermen in
Special Session for the Rate
for Next Year.

At a special meeting of the
Board of Aldermen of Frederick,
held last Thursday night, the tax
rate for the ensuing year was de
termined upon. The rate will be
the same as last year, 81 on each
800 worth of property. The tax
able basis for 1901 is IS, go. 1876 an
increase of 800 over last wear.
There is, however, a decrease of
Sl04, 80 in the amount of foreign
stock, from which source the city
derives revenue at the rate of ID
cents on the 500. The value of
these stocks was 1886, 800 last
year.
The estimated expenses for the
year, for which provision is made
N the levy, are as follows: Cou-
ponS, S23,916; salaries, Sill 800:
streets, -, 900: waterw works.
-, 800: fire companies, 81, 200:
electric lights, $1,000; incandeS-
cent lights, 500: garbage, 81 200;
insurance. 80: Franklin Bank
loan, $1,000; Fourth street i'm.
provcment, $1,000: miscellaneous.
81, 600; total, $50, POI. The eSti-
mated receipts are: From tax
levy, $50. SG4.I2; from water
rents, Sl3, 900: city Opera House
and store, $1,000; fines. 5000;
franchise tax. $500; hay scales and
market house, $1,000: mlscellan-
eouS, 500; total, S53. 56I.l2.
The ordinance aboliShing the
charge for use of water for pave
washing purposes was passed and
approved. In return for the priv
ilege of using water for this pur,
pose free of charge. citizens are
expected to have the streets in
front of their residences swept at
regular intervals and the dirt
piled in heaps which may be easily
removed.
The committee ON streets re-
ported that it had found it impos-
Sible 10 secure the consent OF all
owners Of property on the west
side of the alley running from
Church street to the Market space
TO the plan for the Improvement
OF the alley, and the proposition
made to the board by the MetEo-
dist Episcopal congregation was
laid on the table.
The amendment of the city dog
ordinance was discussed briefly.
1t was stated that a committee
representing the Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
would probably appear before the
board at future meeting and
make some suggestions relating
to this matter.
An ordinance was passed grant
ing the f. X Nj. Railway Company
the privileges of laying IA switch
on East Patrick street to the new
car barn. The company agrees to
pave between the rails and two
feet on each side with vitritied
brick, laid on edge. The company
also agrees to lower its track on
West Patrick street at Deer's
alley so that water may run over
the track.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-08-02
Excursion to Baltimore.

The Baltimore and Ohio Rail
road will run an excursion
from Frederick to Baltimore and
return on Sunday, August 4th.,
special train leaving Frederick
at 900 a. IN. Returning leave
Camden Station at $50 p. M,
same date. Fare Sl.00 for the
round trip. Tickets good going
and returning on special train,
and Oh date of issue only.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-08-02
Manufacturing Enterprise.

The Maryland Shovel and Tool
Works Company, of this county,
has been inc'p torated. The in
cOrporators are: Francis Albert,
Charles II. Yohn, William w.
Albert and Francis Augustus Al
bert, of Baltimore; Jacob Smith,
of RhorerSville, Md; Thomas ii.
Rose, Of New York; George w.
Biser, Henry NJ. Ruppenthall and
Gregory Ruppenthall, of Burke,
ley Springs, W. Va; William +.
Steiner, Jacob Rohrback and
George T. Steiner, of Frederick
county. The corporation is form
ed for the purpose of manufacture
ing Shovels, forks and other agri-
cultural implements. The plant
will be located at Steiner's Mills,
near Jefferson, this county. The
capital stock is so, 600. The
company organized and elected
George w. BiSer, president; VIM.
i. Steiner, vice president; VIII
liam w. Albert, secretary, and
George T. Steiner, treasurer;
Francis Augustus Albert as gen
eraI manager. The company will
erect large plant, which will be
operated by water power.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-08-02
Commits Suicide.
UNABLE TO B AR HIS
TROUBLES.
Goes to the Banks Of Mono
cacy and Ends His Life
With a SO Galore
Revolver.

Harry BlackSton, aged %
years, and proprietor of Black
ston'S clothing house, one of the
best known young men of Fred
erick, committed suicide with a
revolver Tuesday afternoon, the
30th inst, on the banks of the
MonOcacy River, near the Red
Bridge. 1t is believed that i'll.
health, accentuated by the eX.
treme heat and financial troubles.
so unbalanced his mind that in a
fit oil melancholia he ended his
own life. He left his store at
noon. and going TO dinner, pro.
cured a IS caliber revolver from
his home. Nothing more was
heard of young BlackSton until
he was found on the river bank.
He went to the river on his hi.
cycle, which he placed against a
tree, and, putting his hat on ii.
sat down in the shade. About
$50 o'clock some fishermen heard
the report of revolver. and 90.
ing in search found the young
man lying unconscious ON the
ground with the weapon grasped
III his hand and a large bullet
hole in his right temple. He eX.
pired at $50 O'clock without re-
gaining consciousness.
\ sealed letter was found on
his person addressed My wife, "
marked "PcrSonal. /" 1t was
opened and the contents plainly
showed that he had carefully
and deliberately planned the act,
and after bidding her an atlec-
tionate farewell, begged her for
giVeneSS. lie told her he had
striveG hard to make "A success in
life but after great toll and labor
he saw nothing bright in store
for him.
He was a son of the late b. II.
BlackStOn, cX postmaster of Fred
erlck, and leaves an aged mother
and three brothers. He was past
worShipful master Of Lynch
Lodge of MasonS and a member
Of he Euoch Royal Arch Chapter
of Masons, and also a deacon in
the Lutheran Church, and was
prominently identified with sew
eral other organizations.
Rev DR.. Luther Kuhlman, of
the Lutheran Church, conducted
services at the house and Lynch
and Columbia Lodge of MaSons
conducted them at the grave.
The pail bearers were Albert
Condor, ID. Is. Miller, Allen
Grumbine, Abraham Rosenour,
Charles Wertheimer and Jacob
RoSenstock. The honorary pail
bearers, who were also ushers at
his wedding, were Ralph and
GraySon Bowers, Charles G..
Carly Charles Birely and Mehrle
IL. Moberly. Interment was
made in Mi OliVpt Cnmptarv
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-08-02
Marriage Licenses.

The following marriage licenses
have been issued at the Clerks
Office since our last issue
Eugene NJ. Fout and Blanche
\. DE Grange, both of Frederick.
a marriage license was issued
in Baltimore Tuesday to Charles
a. Wickless, Of this comfy, and
Elizabeth II. Sadler, Of Balti-
more.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-08-02
What's Your Face Worth ?

Sometimes fortune, but never il
YOU have a sallow complexion, a jaun-
diced look, moth patches and blotches
on the skin-all signs of Liver Trouble.
But DR.. Kings New Life Pills give
Clear Skin, Rosy Cheeks, Rich Com
plexion. Only 25 cents at A. l..
Pearre's drug store.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-08-02
Job Couldn't Have Stood 1t

if he'd had Itching Piles They're ter
ribly annoying, but Bucklen's Arnica
Salve will cure the worst case of piles
on earth. 1t has cured thousands.
For Injuries, Pains or Bodily Eruptions
it's the best salve in the world. Price
25c box. Cure guaranteed. Sold by
A. Pearre.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-08-02
DR., VIM. @. Boteler

Limits his practice to diseases of the
Eye, Ear, Nose, Throat and Catarrah.
Permanently located in Frederick.
Office, No. % North Market street.
Guarantees the proper adjustment of
all Spectacles. Makes no charge for
spectacle examinations.
eh jan. q, 1902.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-08-02
The Postal TELEGRAPH.

The Postal Telegraph has now
an Office located in this city.
The Office is on Patrick street just
above the City Hotel Mr.. Ed
gar Miller is in charge.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-08-02

4tai'" i''0 "nord Tyler Is visiting
me nome of her sister. ON East
Patrick street. " ''''
Miss Lille Keller, West Church
street, mas returned from visit
to Ocean Grove.
Mrs. d. c. Winebrener. II
ana children are spending some
Time at Sandy Hook.
Mrs. Robert II. Campbell Of
baltimore, is visiting at the home
OF her mother. Mrs. Castle.
Mr.; and Mrs. P. II. G. Birelv
ana Miss Elsie Birely, East See.
ohu street, are at Atlantic City.
. Inc rooms of the Fitzhugh Lee
chapter were opened as usnaI
yesterday morning. and quite a
number called.
Richard Cane was are sted
Monday by Officer Grouse charged
with being diSorderly. Justice
smith sent him to jail for . DAYS
III default Of - fine.
Edgar +. Crebbs, of this city
has been granted an absolute d.
Norce from his wife. Ara Crebbs
of New Market. p. f. PamneI
represented Mr.. Crebbs.
James Starr was arrested Mon
day by Officer Simpson. charged
with assault aud battery. Starr
waived a hearing and Justice
Smith held him in the sum of $50
for the action ofthe grand jury.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. S. Burch and
Mr.. and Mrs. Z. W. Pearre have
returned from a trip to Buffalo
and Niagara Falls, New York.
and Niagara, Canada, where
they spent ten days in seeing the
sights.
Laura Z, Notnagle, of Freder.
ick, and Mr. James r KaIIor ~
Cumberland, Nd. were married
at the latter place ON July 10
The ceremony was performed All
the Lutheran PARSONAGE by Rev
Edgar Sutherland.
Messrs Franl, Bentz p.nLor
Lands. Thomas Uooner WilIian,
BreneIc and Edward nartg 81
this city. who have been cannino q,
along the Potomac river npar
Catoctin broke cann Nondsv
and returned to their homes
After breaking camp the Young
men caught a fine string of bass.
Mrs John TrpnaIl,s ard chill
dren. who have hpon vi.itina
MIR. ana Mrs ,Iosonh TrroaIlas
i'm Union Bridop MA baVo Pa
turned TO Frpdrricl, ANA viii 70
main with Mrs James Brown
East Church street until Mon.
day next. when they will leave
for their home in Grafton, W. Va.
Invitations have been iSsund
for the wedding of Mr.. Arthur d
Willard. of the Frederick bar. and
Miss Mary Ella Stoncr dap@btar
of Mr. and Mrs Henry Y Stouar
and formerly ! member Of tho
facultv of Woman's Colleoe Tho
wedding will take place ON Wed
nesdav. August IL at Wvomis.
sing. Pa.
Sergeant G. Munzpnheimer of
the l.. $. Marine Corps has
opened a recruiting office in the
FIRST National Bank building,
Sergent Munzenheimer eyuects
TO he in Frederick for = month
during which time he eypects TO
secure a number of recrnits
Only white men are enlisted in
the marine corps.
Tho oonno, stono of +ho no,,,
Nasnn;o ~ TnnonIo ''" NOW - - - oom n.y."
w. aonltn,a, ;d,, th;a ai4, 1.;II
, oe l"Iu OH MonoaA' august ~ H.
annrnm 90, i,1 nornmnnins Which
" "!;il 10 ' oon,1natad ~ Cronn
IT,, ~ rLan'"s ~ cLrrooI' ~
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-08-02
Excursion to Luray Caverns.

For the accommodation of
persons wishing to visit the
wonderful Luray Caverus, the Bal
timore and Ohio Railroad will run
an excursion from Frederick to
Luray on Sunday, August It'll,
special train leaving at $50 a.
m. Returning leave Luray at
GOO p. m, same date. Fare
-. 30 for the round trip, includ-
ing admission to the caverns.
Tickets good going and return
ing on special train, and on date
OF issue only.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-08-02

''''''''''' ''''''''''' - '.......sZ,z41, lZO %
STATE or MARYLAND
county Of Frederick S..
/, william G. Zimmerman, cashier of the
aboVe-named bank, do solemnly swear that
knowledge and belief. 80
VIM, G.. ZIMMERMAN.
Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th
day of July, 1901.
j. TRAVERs THOMAS, Mp.
Correct-Attest:
JOHN S. RAMSBURG,
THOMAS n. HALLER.
JAMES MCSHERRY,
aug ESt'l Directors.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-08-02
A Destructive Fire.
NOVITIATE STABLES BURN
Origin Of the Fire Unknown
Horses and Carriages Saved,
and the Fire Confined to the
Building One Hun
dred Trunks Destroyed.

The stables belonging to the
Jusuit NOvitiate were DESTROYED
by fire last Friday evening, entail
ing a loss of between 800 and
$500, partly covered 10y insurance
with the Frederick County Mu-
tual Insurance Company. Owing
to the fact that the stables which
are built of brick, are covered
with a tin roof, the fire was con-
fined to the interior Of the build
ing, and little damage was done
to adjoining property.
The alarm was sounded at $50
O'Clock and the tiremen responded
promptly. In the Novitiate yard
the smoke was extremely dense,
and it was difficult to see Just
where the fire was. In "A few
minutes several streams were
playing on the building, and the
flames were soon cNtlnguiShed.
y great quantity of water was
used to thoroughly soak the hay
IN the loft to prevent it from far
ing up again. The tremen did
very effective work.
About 100 trunks, belonging to
students at the Novitiate, were
destroyed 10y fire and water. The
trunks were empty and were
stored in the hay loft. The
horses, carriages and harness
were saved.
The origin Of the fire is uncer-
tain. Several of the priests be-
lieve that il was caused by spon-
tancouS combustion, due to the
presence of new hay in the loft,
but the col0red men employed
around the stables state that
there was no new hay in the loft.
The citizen. (Frederick City, Md.) 1895-1923, 1901-08-02

peHeuce and acknowledged abil-
lily should secure his triumphant
election.
Mr.. John +. II. Wood arose to
second tie resolutions and made
a most forcible speech.
On motion Of Mr.. }. Roger
Mc6herry one delegate from each
election precinct in the county
was selected to represent Fred.
eric County in the State Conven-
ton:
These delegates were selected
to represent Frederick County at
the State Convention, each elec.
ton precinct sending one delegate:
Il. A. Wachter, George S. Mercer,
Jacob Rohrback, G, n. Hargett,
j. Il. II. Wood, j. w. Gaver,
g. II. Worthington, j. NJ. New
man, f. NJ. Faubel, }. w. Baugh-
man, j. Il. Beatty, George My.
ers, VIM. Morrison, j. q. vii.
liams, George Ii. Stottlemyer,
II. N. Magruder, McGill Belt,
II. Frank Sappington, DR., j. W.
DowneylJ. W. Williams, L. G.
Fox, DR.. G. w. Goldsborough,
James Plunkhard, j. z. Biser,
Il. G. Shafer, j. G. Johnson, f.
9. Miller, G. +. Castle, d. W.
Summers, N. A. Englar, II. A.
Petticord, Clarence Lindsay,
Alex. Ramsburg, ID. G. Kemp,
j. d. Ahalt, w. N. Zimmerman,
j. Il. McSherry.
Evening journal., 1901-05-23
CROPS OF VIRGINIA
FARMERS WASHED AWAY

Richmond, Va, May 23.-News has
reached here of disastrous foods all
over the state. At Farmville the Ap-
pomattox Is higher than in 20 years,
and there has been great loss to farm
ers by the washing away of crops.
East and north bound Chesapeake and
Ohio trains were delayed at Char
lottesville by the high water and the
Charlottesville wooden mills are food
cd to the second story.
Danville reports much damage to
the Danville and Western railroad. and
at Bassetts, west of the city. q church
was washed away. The Danville mills
are flooded, and the electric light plant
had to shut down.
New river at Radford is on the big
gest rise since 1878. The electric lighf
plant is wrecked and the roller mills
are under water to the second story.
Traffic on the Radford division of th'
Norfolk and Western road is suspend
ed.
James river at Columbia rose from
five feet above low water mark yester
day morning to % feet at midnight anC
is still rising. This means danger o.
big lood here.
At Roanoke the highest water mari
has been reached by Roanoke rivel
since 1877. The bridge over Masoni
creek gave way just as it was cleare,
by a trolley car bound for Salem. Par
of the bridge on the Belt Lime in Roa
noke was swept away and is now use
less. The Norfolk and Western hat
suffered greatly. Several bridges arr
gone between Roanoke and Martins
Vile on the Roanoke and Southern.
A Bristol special says Henry Mus
sick, of Halls Bottom, Va, and Miltoi
Boyd of Wallace Va, were drowned il
the food
Evening journal., 1901-05-23
CAV AhLOY CANH
Was DISMISSED
HarryW. Fish in Jail to Await
Result Of Mullins In
jurieS

Because Assistant City Solicitor
Lynn did not prove that the Cavallos
We're engaged in a worldly occupation
by shining shoes on Sunday, Judge
Churchman dismissed the cases in
City Court to-day. David Lemon and
TOney de Salvatore were witnesses
against the Cavallos.
Willard Raikes, colored, was held in
500 peace bonds for threatening 10 do
bodily harm to Michael DonohOe.
Raikes drew a razor on Mr.. Donohoe,
and the latter felled Raikes with a
brick.
Harry w. Fish, who shot Thomas
Mullin, the saloon-keeper at Front and
Washington streets, was arraigned
again this morning, and DR.. James A.
Draper. Jr., appeared before the court
The physician testified that Mullin is
muoh better. but that it would be about
/ tour days before he could say whether
he would survive. The case was con.
! tinued for a week, and the prisoner
was ordered to be sent to New Castle
Jail this afternoon.
Henry Irons, cOlCred was held il
500 bail for the larceny of a lawn
mower from Harry b. Donaldson, o
4 No. SIG Lombard street.
/ Sadie Chambers, colored was arrest
ed this morning on the charge of steal
) ing 81 from John Hopkins, colored
The case Will be heard tomorrow
morning
The case Of William Lynn. charge
with assault and battery on Len
Stanico, was continued until tomorrow
Evening journal., 1901-05-23
COLORED WOMAN'N
YOUTH RETURNS
Her Gray Hair Is Turning
Black and She Is Cut
ting Teeth

Born in slavery 81 years ago. Susan
Thomas colored. Of No. pa B street.
shows signs Of renewing her youth I'm sew
eral ways Her hair, which had turned
grey from age, is turning black, and she
is cutting two teeth. She was born under
the slave drivers whip. and wen rcmem-
bers the cruelties that colored women and
men We're subjected TO-
For twenty-seven years she has lived In
Wilmington, Is active in missionary work.
and has raised two daughters. who are at
the forefront of the missionary cause in
colored church circles. One of her daugh-
tors resides in Wilmington, and the other
one lives In Chester
She has had two husbands. but has been
a widow for the past ten years.
Until a few months ago her har was
almost as white as snow. hut since then
it has been turning black in big spots on
her head, and she finds that she is cut-
ting two jaw teeth She is active Cor her
years, ard is power in her church.
Evening journal., 1901-05-23
FORMRR STUDENTS
INVITED TO ATTEND
emi-CentenRiaI Celebration
Of Hill School in POttStOWn
on Saturday

Pottstown, Pa. May 23-Owing to
the destruction by fire in 1884 OF most
of the records of the Hill School, per-
tanning particularly to its earlier years
1851 to 1876, 1T has been impossible TO
reconstruct the list Of members of the
school for the years indicated.
It is earnestly hoped that all of the
former pupils of the school, who have
net received personal invitations, will
graciOusly accept this invitation. nee
.essarily extended informally, and be
present at the Hill School on Saturday
May %. y m, when the first half cen
tury of the schools existence will be
celebrated.
The address will be delivered by
President Hadley, Of Yale University
The commemoration address will be
by DR.. Rossister w. Raymond, of New
York Brief addresses by DR.. Lyman
Abbott DR.. Woodrow Wilson. oI
Princeton, and President Raymond, o
the university, are expected.
Evening journal., 1901-05-23
SITUATION
IS UNCHANGED
Several Firms Still Refuse
to Give In
no CONFERENCES WE'RE HELD
Five Companies Will Not Grant the
Demands Of The Striking
MaChiniStS

So far as Wilmington is concerned, there
IS no change In the strike situation, ana
those firms which have held out against
the demands of the striking machinists
stnl remain hrm
Tho companies which have not acceded
to the demands of the men are the Har-
Ian and Hollingsworth Company, Belts
Machine Company, j. Morton Poole Com
pany. Delaware Machine Company and r..
IT,. Slocomb & CO.
Altogether there are about 22O machin-
lists now unemployed; 40 of the Harlan
and IIollingsworth Company;50 of Poole s.
and GO of Bets.
Employers of the various firms when in
terviewed to-day refused 90 make any
statement
Ina Turn Hall this morning the Machn-
lists Union held meeting, but no busi-
ness Of Importance was transacted beyond
the registration of about fifteen men into
tho union
The shops that now are working are IN
a crippled condition.
Said leading machinist this morning
These firms may hold out for a while
but eventually must yield. In several o
the shops there are important contracts
which must be finished within certain
period, and 1t Is necessary TO have men e
do the work.
Workmen In the shops of the jackson
and Sharp Company. George W. Baker
g CO., and Trump Brothers, returned e
work this morning, those firms having
acceded 90 the demands of the men.
Ii was rumored yesterday that the ma
chinists were receiving outside contribu
tions, but this IS positively denied by TN
men. 10 is said that the machinists a
the Wilmington Dental Works viii shoril.
organize.
There Will probably be an effort mad
to-day to induce the machinist who IS put
ting up the large pump for the water ID,
lpartment at Cool Spring Park TO qu
work.
Evening journal., 1901-05-23
ENGINEERS OFFICE
MAY STAY HERB
Will be Branch Of PhiIadeI-
phia Office and Less
Expensive

Notwithstanding the fact that the local
Urited States engineers office has been
discontinued, it is probable that a branch
office will be opened here under the man
agement of a lieutenant. Several persons
who have interested themselves in the
subject were in consultation with General
Gillespie. chief Of the Department of En-
gineers. in Washington, yesterday. and
received from him the assurance that If
the office can be maintained at less ex-
pense than heretofore il would be contin-
ued.
From this IL would appear that the Of
fee was closed because of the great ex-
pense incurred by it, and when it is
known that it cost upwards of $4,000 te
keep il open, there is ground for belief
that the Office was one Of great expense
In order that a branch Office may b'
Il maintained here, a room will be obtaine,
in one of the public buildings, thus saving
the government at least $500 year il
rental The saving of the difference II
pay OF a lieutenant and a general ais
] will be a big item in. the government
favor.