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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-08
To Make City'S Beautiti-
cation a National
Enterprise.
ALL AMERICANS TO PAY ALIKE
Georgetown Men Approve the Brightwood
idea That Eighty Millions Of People
Have an Equal Interest in the Capt
tails Improvement.

The District proportion Cf the expense
OF the proposed parking improvements
was the principal topic discussed at the
meeting Of the Georgetown citizens last
night. The resolution submitted by the
Brightwood Association. in respect TO
this. was heartily endorsed.
This resolution provides for the tax
alton of the District people in proper
tion TO the relationship that they bear
IN numbers TO the Sc. 600 Geo people OF the
United States. 10 Is argued that the
Improvements will be OF a national char
acter as Washington IS the Capital City
Of the country, and that fl is manifestIy
unfair to make the few landhoIders Of the
District OF Columbia bear 50 per cent OF
the total expense. Aside from the ma
tional interest in Washington City. the
National Government itself owns over so
per cent Of the real estate in the sixty
four square tiles.
In the discussion touching taxation il
vas stated that the taxes assessed were
becoming so burdensome that they would
result eventually in the pra -ical confs-
cation Of property.
1t was stated by an officer OF one OF the
leading banking and real estate corpora
lions that careful record OF the amounts
paid by his institution in taxes, special
assessments, water rent and repairs made
necessary by the regulations OF the mu-
nicipal and national Governments for a
specified term, namely, two years, had
developed the fact that 80 per cent Of the
entire receipts in rents, etc. had been
consumed Georgetown men. who had
kept similar record OF receipts and ex-
penditures, reported that their expert
enees had been the same.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-08
A PLAN TO REDUCE
DISTRICT TAXES
WASHINGTON LIBERTY LEAGUE
Preparing to Celebrate the Anniversary
IF the Battle Of Lexington.

The Washington Liberty League held
its second meeting CT Sunday evening to
complete arrangements for the public
celebration Of the anniversary Of the bat
tie of Lexington at Lafayette Square The
arte or the eveuing OF April 90.
Favorable REPORTS were received from
several Senator's and members OF the
House who b. d been invited to speak.
and it is hC9Cd 10 have Dr. Van Brook
huisCn. row carrying on the crusade ia
Ohio, deliver the principal address.
The leagues declaration Of principles
was amended by the addition Of the fol
lowing from FroUde's Caesar"
IF there be one lesson which history
clearly teaches it is this that free ma
tions cannot govern subject provinces. II
they are unable OF unwilling TO admit
their dependencies TO share their own
constitution. the constitution itself viii
fall TO pieces from mere incompetence FOR
its duties"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-08
Nj. Moore to Lecture.

The plans Of the Park Commission 20
b-autify Washington viii be the subject
Of discourse by Mr.. Charles Moore.
Clerk Of the Senate Committee on the
District Of Columbia, al The Friends
Meeting House. 1911 I STREE northwest
on Thursday evening, April 10 at p. NJ.
The lecture viii be delivered by request
and will be graphically Illustrated by
stereopticon views and VIII give those
interested in the contemplated improve
ment Of the Capital City an opportunity
10 inform themselves on the subject.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-08
PROPERTY IN ARREARS
UNDER The HAMMER
Annual Sale by the District
Collector of Taxes.
OBJECTS TO FARCE BIDDING
Proceedings Expected to Continue for
About Ten Days-Mr. Wiltsie, of
Rochester, N Y, the First Buye1-Five
Lots Sen fox $500 Apiece.

The annual sale OF property in arrears
for taxes began this morning at 10 o'clock
in the Office OF the Collector Of Taxes in
the District Building Property in arrears
up to or including the first half Of the
tax for the present year due and payable
last November has been listed. and viii
be sold at the present sale. which begin
ming today, viii probably last about ten
days.
The sale is conducted by Mr.. Charles
w Collins, Deputy Collector, who acts as
Guctioneer. Among those present ~ the
opening Of the sale we're Messrs. G. Il.
Wiltsie. Of Rochester, y. Y; G. A. Kap-
peH, Of Chicago: william H. Manogue.
Malcolm Hufty. J. Thompson Capt.
s. c. Domer. James L. Hood. j. B. Mich
OILS. and II. p. Slater.
Collector Davis Makes a Speech.
Mr. E C. Davis. Collector OF Taxes. in
opening the sale, said the District was TO
be congratulated in having so large a
number Of buyers present. He said the
object OF the sale was 70 dispose Of the
property and TO give the municipality the
benefit CT the proceeds. Mr.. Davis cx-
pressed the opinion that all the property
offered would find purchasers, and that
the District would be relieved from bid
ding in so large an amount as in recent
years.
Mr.. Davis then outlined the rules which
would govern the sale, emphasizing espe-
cially the regulation that each buyer
should AZ the close of the sale each day
deposit with the auctioneCr an amount
equal TO the aggregate of his purchases.
He suggested that il was best. in order
10 avoid daily deposits, that each one
should deposit a lump sum equal to his
intended purchases during the entire sale.
Objects to Farce Bidding.
Mr.. Dav.s called attention 10 what he
termed farce bidding" He said that in
former years it had been customary for
persons to bid up some Of the pieces Of
property to fabulous prices. For exam
pie. on one occasion an item Of tax Of
SO, he said. was bid up to something like
$50. eco. This. he said, tended to detTact
from the dignity OF the place and the
occasion. and he requested that those
participates in the sale Retain from
such procedure this year ..-
The first piece OF properly bid 81 was
sold 10 Mr. Wiitsic, but despite what Mr..
Davis had just said il was not many
minutes &tfore the bidding became spir-
tied Five lots were offered in square 4.
the taxes On which ranged from SIS to
$50. MessTs Wntsic and Thompson. rep
resenting the Investment company. be-
gan TO hid against one another, and
within a few minutes each lot was bid ID
10 $3.50, and they were knocked down to
Mr.. ThOIpsUn.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-08
TO MATCH BELM0NT'S SPEED.
Bicycle Policeman Making Tests, Though
No Prosecution Is Likely.

Bicycle Policemen Plemmons and Bobo
we're detailed yesterday 10 test the speed
OF their wheels along that part OF II
Street northeast over which Representa-
tive o. II. P. Belmont recently sped in
his automobile. the Red Rather"
The tests are yet incomplete. They are
undertaken at the direction OF Major syI-
VesteT and because OF the Investigation
Of the incident IN which Mr.. Belmont and
Lieutenant John c. Daley, Of No. sta
tion, figured as principals.
il is understood that no further action
in tho matter IS contemplated, al least an
this time. Lieutenant Daley is said 70
have explained the case fully to the SUPER
intendent Of Police within the past week
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-08
A (IFi AZ
win Ay@N
Grit "

Will ego" until she drops. and think
she's doing rather a fine thing. Very
often the future shows her that she was
laying the foundation for years of
unhappiness. When the back aches.
when there Is irregularitv or any other
wOmanly Ill, then the first duty a woman
owes 10 herself is TO find a cure for her
ailments.
The use of DR.. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scnptiOn in cases of womanly disease
will insure a prompt restoration to sound
health. It regulates the periods, stops
unhealthy drains, heals inflammation
and ulCerntion, and cures female weak
ness. II makes weak women strong,
sick women well.
Sick women are invited to consult DR..
Pierce, by letter, free of charge. All
correspondence absolutely private and
confidential. In his thirty years and
over Of medical practice DR.. Pierce, Is
sisted by his staff Of nearly a score Of
physicians, has treated and cured more
than half a million women. Address
DR.. R V. Pierce, Buffalo, n Y.
UI will drop you a few lines TODAY to let Won
know that am feeling well now writes Miss
Annie stephens, Of Believille Wood Co West
Va 81 feel Ike & new woman. ! took several
bottles Of FavoTitc Prescription and Of the
Golden Medical Discovery I have no head
ache now, and no more pain in nv side. no
bearing -dowu pain any more / think that there
Is no medicine like Dr.. Pierces medicine
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser, in paper covers, is sent fJee on
receipt Of II one-cent stamps to pay ex-
Pense Of mailing only. Address DR.. r. V,
Pierce, Buffalo, NJ Y.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-08
Payment Of Surplus.

Under the law governing tax sales the
surplus bid over and above the tax and
expenses is not paid. unless after two
years the holder OF the certificate wishes
to avail himself Of the privilege Of tax
ing out a tax deed. Then the surplus
must be paid. and it passes eventually
over TO the owner OF the lot as the par
chase price Of the property.
There was considerable bidding during
the first hour OF the sale but after that
time matters settled down 10 more or
derby procedure
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-08
ENQUIRY FOR MISS LEE.
Has Not Been Heard From by Her Rela-
tives for Six Years.

The police have been asked 70 locate
Miss Bessie Lee who lived six years ago
at 1923 q Street northwest. a letter re
oetyed yesterday at Headquarters from
Mrs Lucy Morley, a relative OF Miss Lee.
states that six years ago the latter wrote
her from this city; but that since then
nothing had come 10 her. and that she
feared something might have happened TO
the young woman.
Mrs Morley states in her letter that
Miss Lee was i'll when she last wrote and
referred TO an intention Of going to a hos
DitsL Several times. Mrs Morley states.
she has written in an effort 10 learn
something OF her relative, without sue
cess Mrs Morley lives at Bedford Row,
Halifax, y. S.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-08
Good for Rheumatism.

Last fan / was taken with q very severe at
tack u muscular rheumatism which caused me
great pain and annoyance. After trying several
prescriptions and rheumatic cures, 7 decided 70
use ChanlbeTlains Pain Balm, which ! had seeu
advertised IN the South clergyman" After two
applications Of this remedy ] was much better
ane after using one bottle Eas completely cured
hallie Harris, Salem, N. J. For sale By Henry
Evans, Wholesale and Retail OF and e24 = Street
northwest, and an druggists. arc -eod-ts
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-08
FIVE R0BBERlES REPORTED.
Petty Thieves Active in Several Parts of
the City.

The following robberiesf we're reported
TO the police last night.
G. " Graves. Of Fredericksburg. Va.
reported that dress suit case. contain
Eng a quantity Of tobacco, disappeared
while he was asleep IN the smoking room
In the Pennsylvania depot
George A Fitman. OF Az o Street north
west, reported that he was robbed OF a
gold watch valued at so somewhere on
me street or in saloon near Fourth and
Streets northwest yesterday.
Former District Commissioner John B.
Wight, whose home is at 1867 Q Street
northwest, has lost his dog. The dog had
tag 650Z. and the police are asked TO look
for IL
Mrs. Nellie z. Morgan. 9lS Eleventh
Street northwest, missed SIS yesterday
when she left the Police Court buIIJing
The money was taken from her purse
which was IN pocket OF her coat. She
had left the garment hanging in the
dressing ROOM
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-08
BURIED AT BOYHoOD HOME.
Funeral of John C. Helm Held at Poplar
Grove. Va

The funeral services over the remains
CT Mr. John c. Helm, who died shortly
after midnight Saturday at his residence.
127 Indiana Avenue northwest. were held
yesterday afternoon at Poplar Grove. Va,
where he had spent his early years
Mr.. Helm was seventy years Of age and
was the husband OF Mrs NJ. A Helm. OF
Stafford County, Va. he was we'll known
throughout Virginia, especially IN and
about WarrentOn, Fredericksburg. and
Manassas
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-08

National-"The Widow Jones" May r.
win, evening.
ColuEb ia-"Cuo Vadis." evening
Chase s-PO!:te vaudeville, afternoon
and evening.
Academy-"The Merry Tramps" the
Lllhputans, afternoon and evening.
herman s - Dainty Duchess Company,
afternoon and evening.
EmpiTe-Polite vaudeville. afternoon
and evening
lafayette - The Little Pilgrims. 80
evening.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-08
Naval Movements

The following ship movements are re-
ported TO the Navy Department. The
Southcry arrived at Newport today: the
Mohiean sailed from Page Page for Guam
March -; the Kearsarge Massachusetts
and Indiana sailed yesterday from St
Pierre for Astiqua
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-08
The Staufacherin Society Ball

The stauGacherln Society. composed Ct
swiss-Amerieans, gave SIS first costume
ball last night, at Mason o Hall. Many Of
the sWiss-Americans OF the city attended
and enjoyed pleasant evening.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-08

Steamer Manchester for Mouat Vernon
at 10 a. m and l:55 D. n
Norfolk and Washington steamers for
Fort Monroe and Norfolk at $50 p. m.
Trains leave Pennsylvania Avenue and
Thirteen and-a- half Street for Alexandra
and Arlington every half hour. Mount
Vernon hourly. 10 a. m TO 2 p. N.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-08
Ribbons.

From a stock which is all ablaze
win everything which is new and de-
sirabie IN the Ribbon line.
To start with we offer 500 bolts Of
nigh grade, elegant quality plain tar
feta and satin effect. in all the spring
novelties and cOlOrings-these goods
run in width from go TO inches
wice-suitable FOR neck. hat. and sash
nXIngs-sOme OF the prettiest rcIors
are light blue. pink. cardinal. Law
ender, violet. Nile green. mails. RHc
white and black, at the small I'll
price OF per yard. GO
The next assortment IS a complete
showing OF vide dOuble-faced liberty
ribbon AZ inches wide. Ia the follow
ing much wanted shades-light blue,
pink, turquoise. mais. cardinal.
scarlet. lavender. Nile green. 0nc
and white-at the small price /QI
A large display OF ribbons in a big
variety OF new spring eoIorines. in
GLIDING white and blaek-the kinds
are such as soft satin taffetas in
plain and polka dot enects-metalIfe
tanetas. figured tafetas. AID othe-
desirable kinds-these goods q no
are inches wide and are being III
offered at per yard. 49,. "
Several hundred bolts Of plain me-
tallic ribbon. 3 inches wide. in the
following cOlors; Light blue, tur-
quolse, light pink, rose pink,
old rose Nile green. mais. car 14C
dinal, lavender. white. and
black. as cheap as.............
The FlOrOdOra and shower bows for
the ccrsage In all the pretty. dainty
effects, including the staples whites
and blaeks-an unlimited
variety Of different kinds HnN
from which TO select, at. HUt.
First foor-Sections G and H
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-08
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Augustus c. Durchin, OF Chicago, and
Annabene Hughes, OF the District OF Co
lumbia.
Robert Edglin and Lizzie Williams.
Connie Gordon and Rehecca DOdson.
James r. Sheahan and Catherine r.
Gabrin-
Ernest Ball. District OF Columbia, and
Edna Davis. Alexandria, Va.
Charles Boyle and Marie Bloom.
MandamOTc White and Harriet Ann
Douglass
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-08
REMODELING ARR0WSMITH.
Popular River Excursion Steamer IN
dergoing Improvements.

dergoing Improvements.
The work OF remodeling the steamer T.
V Arrowsmith, for some years one Of
the fastest and most popular excursion
steamers on the Potomac River. is prog
ressing rapidly, and by the time the sea
son opens her old friends wall hardly
know her. She is lying at the wharf at
the foot OF Seventh Street. where the car
penters and painters are hard al work en-
lsrgiEg the hurricane deck and making
other improvements.
The old hurricane. deck has been re-
moved and is being replaced with one that
extends about twenty feet further in front
Of the pilot house than did the old one
This deck viii also be extended on the
sides and Will add greatly 10 the deck
room, Offering comfort and safety for the
passengers.
The main deck house is being opened
and fitted with shutters for use in bad
weather.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-08
Funeral Of Calvin Wilmer.

The funeral Of Mr.. Calvin Wilmer, who
died al his residence IN BrightwOOd. D.
C, last Saturday. was held at O'Clock
this Afternoon AZ his home The inter
ment was made az Glenwood Cemetery
Friends OF the deceased acted as pail
bearers Mr. Wilmer was seventy years
OF age.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-08
MRS. BEALE'S FUNERAL.
Services to Be Held at St. Johns To
morrow Morning.

Funeral services over the. remains OF
Mrs. Mary Edwards Beale, widow Of the
iate Hon Edward Fitzgerald Beale. will
be held at her home. 2s lafayette Square.
tomorrow morning at II o'clock
The Rev. Dr. Alexander Mackay-Srnith
pastor OF St Johns Episcopal Church.
VIII ofhciate. The remains will be re-
moved 10 7ter, Pa, the birthplace Of
Mrs. Beale. 'ntermcnt
The honorary pallbearers will be as fol-
lows: Admiral Dewey. Admiral Ludlow.
Admiral Harmony. General Watmaugb.
M Walter V r Berry, General Coppin-
ger Mr. Richard Weightman, and Mr..
William C. Fox
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-08
RECEPTION TO A PASTOR.
Rev. ". S. Hammond to Be Welcomed
Back to Epworth.

The congregation OF Epworth NJ z
Church South. corner Of Seventh and 4
Streets northeast. will accord Rev. VIII
lam S. Hammond a reception tonight in
honor Of his return to that church Mr..
Hammond has Oficiated as pastor Of Ep-
worth for three years. and his stay has
been fraught with good results in the
work The members desired his return
and the conference which closed last
week, assigned him 10 the charge for an
other year. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended TO all to participate In the recep-
ton.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-08
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

Rain, followed by clearing and colder
tonight. Wednesday. fair a2d cold brisk
to high northwesterly
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-08
NEWS And GOSSIP
FROM GEORGETOWN
W BIZ
Plumbers Grievances Do Not
Affect Conditions There.
Opposition to Employment of Boys Crit-
icised-Boat Club Plans Frustrated
by an Obstruction.

In spite Of the fact that 300 plumbers
are not now at work. master plumbers re-
port that Georgetown is not affected
With possibly one exception. none Of the
master plumbers here employ union men
Master plumbers declare the alleged
grievances Of the union men are unreas-
enable in the extreme, and il is claimed
that the union men are misrepresentiag
conditions Boys are not being sent 10
DO mems work, as charged. it is stated
The union men insist upon the employ
ment Of their members at So per day to
perform the work Of assistants work that
beginners can perform They also insist
upon the employment Of men who, though
members Of the union, are either toe old
or, through their own acts, have become
incompetent.
The employment Of boys, even to do
boys work, IL was stated by a master
plumber this morning. is vigorously
fought This same master plumber wants
20 know where the future master plumb
cTs are TO come from II boys are not now
employed as apprentices.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-08
Norfolk & Washington steamb, At Co.

Delightful trips daily AZ ego ?. n from. foot
9TH ST. 20 Old Point CONTEXT Norfolk yirginIa
Beach and Newport News. See sA page q
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-08
STKEET LIGHTING.

Low tide-.---..--...1.S3 A.M-and POS PM.
high ude-.........7.36 AN. and 500 ?. Vi.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-08

Il was reported that one OF the boat
clubs DESTROYS Of purchasing property for
boating purposes west Of the aqueduct is
frustrated in it's plans by the maintenance
Of the old trestle wOsk built BY the
Baltimore and Ohio along the river shore.
which bars the uninterrupted approach
10 the property. Official action will be
taken to secure the removal OF the OBJ
struction.
This trestle work was built some years
ago by the Baltimore and Ohio, when Il
sought an entrance into Georgetown and
across the Potomac River Il was de-
signed TO connect with the Metropolitan
branch at Linden station. The company
was never able to secure Congressional
permission 10 build a bridge suitable for
its purposes across the Potomac near the
aqueduct and the Georgetown branch was
abandoned
Incidentally, the tracks on Water Street.
purchased by the Baltimore and Ohio
OF the Lock, Barge and Dock Company.
and which have never been in use. are
giving rise 10 much complaint and Water
Street men will petition for their removal
on the ground that they cause serious in
jury 10 wagons.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-08
TEMPERATURE.
TIE TIDE TABLE

sun rises. ..5:35 An. sun sets. $3.50 r. NJ
Moon rises 40 AN. / Moon sets. .......-
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-08
GAS STOVES

Cor Cooking and He1tinED
GAS APPLIANCE EXCHANGE.
lf24 New York Avenue.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-08

Weak and unhealthy kidneys responsible
trouble permitted 10 continue fatal results follow
in
death aused
by
its erful
Il sue
Il TO atesan nd
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sample bottle sen by mail
EDITORIAL o.
Ia Dr.
Binghanton, with
a a
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already
mers Swamp Root and the address Bnghamon
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-08
WOmen'S
NeCkWear
Department

It is impossible for IL to be other
wise with such beautiful display. m
limited variety. and everything 50
favOrably priced for you
100 dozen Lace Ties in white. but
ter. and eeru, IA yards long. with
beautiful apPliqued ends-also a fine
collection OF silk automobile ties
with hemstitched and embroidered
silk turnover collars. in all the rag
ing shades-in plain colors as well as
pOlka-dOt effect-this is a sample lot
and sells at all times from 75c anP
10 SSc-We are offering them III VI
al ----------- ------.....-..-.--- ~
Another sample line represents an
Importers entire line. which We guar
antee but one OF a kind-the majority
made OF fine quality chiffon and lib
erty silk. as well as plain ard dotted
nets-alsO fancy silks. such as the
Dolly Warden, and other pretty fOraI
designs-they come IN funny and cape
effects-at the prices We have marked
them: they are exactly what they cost
the iH.2Orter-if you want something
extremely swell and elusive IN style,
you must surely buy one Of G no
these swell pieces - they IN
are sold at SASS down to-. y ~
First hCor-Sections F and G.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-08

HyOU admire a Busy Place
take q peep az orr
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-04-08

knowledge had
n
Lou Star:
rescpt
ell ronD in
fronm
fomits
and
oil
no remedy.