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The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-05-22
ranged. Everybody invited.

New hats are so thick among the
ladies, people can hardly getaround.
Mrs. Ewing Bassett has been quite
sick, but is reported much better.
Mrs. Daniel Hutton, formerly OF
the Happy Hill neighborhood, died
at her home in Canada of the m ,asles,
and two OF the children are lying at
the point OF death with the same.
JESSIE.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-05-22
Masonic

Special communication of Butler
lodge No. 254 A. F. & A. NJ. Satur-
day night May "a. Work in F. C.
degree. Visiting memhers cordially
invited. II. NJ. CANNON, W. NJ.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-05-22
Thousands Have Kidney Trouble
and Don't Know It.
u. How To Find Ont.

Fill bottle or common glass with YOU
waterand let II stand twenty-four hours,ih
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1902-05-22
Teachers Selected.

At its meet ng Saturday night the
School Board elected the following
teachers for the ensuing school year;
HIGH SCHOOL.
The Washington times., 1902-07-17
RULING REGARDING
TAX ON LEGACIES
Exemption of Reversionary
interests.
Where Shares and Legacies Were Not
Distributed Prior to July I, No
Tax to Be Collected.

Mr.. Robert Williams, jr., acting Com
missioner of Internal Revenue. yester-
Cay issued a circular letter to collectors
of internal revenue and others concern
ing the tax on legacics under section 3
Of the act OF June g. 1902. The fol-
lowing points in the letter may prove
OF general interest:
"Remaindermen' and reversionary in
terests which did not absolutely vest IN
possession or enjoyment before July /,
1902, are not subject to the tax under
this act
Where the decedent died prior to
July l, 1902. and the distributive shares
or lcgacies absolutely bequeathed were
not distributed to or among the benefi-
ciarics on or before the date named on
account OF the time allowed by State
laws to settle the estate and distribute
or disburse the personal property, or
or account OF litigation, such legacies
and distributive shares are subject to
tax.
Where the decedent died prior to July
l, 1902, and the property was left in
trust by the VIII, Dut had not Deen turn
ed over by the trustee before July i,
1902, legacy tax viii not accrue.
In case the personally was turned
over to the trustees before that date
it is held that said personally is alb
solutely vested in possession or enjoy
ment of the beneficiary within the mean
ing of the statute.
For instance: In case of a bequest
made to q minor, such bequest to he
held in trust until said minor attairs
the age of twenty-one years, or until
any time or date specified. such inter
est, if turned over to the trustee prior
TO July l. 1902. is held to be absolutely
vested in possession or enjoyment. In
other words. life interests. or interests
FOR certain period of time, are held to
be taxable within the meaning of the
act Cf in the hands of the trustee prior
to July /. 1902).'
The Washington times., 1902-07-17
INSANE ACQUAINTANCE
WANTED TO DINE Mr.. PAYNE
Letter Not Answered and st. Elizabsth
Inmate Now Asks for Brief
Interview.

Postmaster General Payne received a
letter several days ago from ]. Sidney
Mum, for years an inmate of St Eliza
bcth's Insane Asylum. inviting him to
be his guest at dinner at the institution
Mr.. Payne remembered having known
Mum about forty years ago. but, of
course, did not reply to the communi-
cation, which however. gives no indica-
tioE that the writer was suffering from
mental disorder. Yesterday the follow
ing letter was received at the Postoffice
Department addressed to Mr.. Payne:
Henry c. Payne, Postmaster General:
My Dear Mr.. Payne: Former letter
to you doubtless got sidetracked en-
route l now request your honor tC
phone Superintendent Richardson 20
send me to you for five minutes CONVEX
satson. not having seen you since you
dined with the writer the Newell
House. Milwaukee, during the fair in
1866. Very truly yours,
-. SIDNEY MUM,
"St. Elizabeth s
The Washington times., 1902-07-17
NEGRO CLERGYMAN ACQUITTED.
Had a Whisky Bottle in His Pocket
When Arrested.

Rev. Joseph d. Herben, colored. was
charged in the Police Court yesterday
with being disorderly on a Ninth Street
car Tuesday night
A negro policeman who made the ar
rest said that the Rev. Mr.. Herben an
noyed people on the car by humping
on the floor with a loose loot rod. and
that when he directed him to desi-. ne
talked back at him in an insolent way.
The policeman said he found a whisky
flask in the minister's pocket. and in
timated that he was drunk.
Rev. Mr. Herben admitted tapping the
alleged offensive rod with his foot. hut
said he did not think he had been u
orderly, and that the policemaa had -,
sumed an insulting attitr--a whe.. he
spoke TO him. and that he even handled
him roue ply when he arrested him.
Rev. N. Herben admitted having
bought II cents worth of spirits OF
fermentr' 20 tathe his feet, which he
said had grown sore by his tramping
about in his church work, and this was
the liquor the policeman had referred
to, but he denied that he was drunk, 9r
that be was a drinking man.
Judge Scott discharged him
The Washington times., 1902-07-17
Marriage Licenses Iasued

John H. Taylor and Mollie A. Viii
liams.
John II. Smith and Mary A. Jones.
George Briscoe and Charity Keys.
Eugene C. Stockhouse and May z
Shackelford. both OF Baltimore.
Simon a. Dapp. Fort Myer, Va. and
Theresa NJ Throclimorton, District q
Columbia.
Clifford Rose, Augusta Ga, and Flor
ence Marie Brown District of Columbia.
Mendome R. Blumenberg and Minnie
VI. Tarbert.
Spencer L. Davis and Sallie Lee.
Edward ". Kinsey and Agnes J. East
burn.
r. Warren Payne and Florence VI.
Washington.
F:ank J. Parham and Minnie E. Ellis.
robert J. BlackstOu and Lucy Davis.
Lewis Coleman and Mary Morrison.
Reuben Scott and Alice Goodloe. both
Of Charlottesville, Va.
George Smith and Alberta Johnson.
Frank l.. Hadaway and Estella Green.
William r. Wood and Cora Broadus.
Maurice ". Smith and Mary Miller.
The Washington times., 1902-07-17

business is restricted to the members
of such associations.
Building associations shall make alli-
davit OF their gross earnings FOR the
preceding year ending June 80
Corporations other than those above
provided for. organized in the District
of Columbia or under the laws of any c.
the States or Territories of the United
States chiefly for the purpose of and
trarsacting business within the District
of Columbia. shall make affidavit of the
amount of their capital stock and its
fair cash value.
All other tangible personal property
which has not been specifically exempted
from taxation must be accounted for
herein
Persons. associations, companies. cor
porations, executors, administrators.
guardians. or trustees. holding tangible
personal property in trust liable 20
taxation, shall fill out separate blank
for each individual trust
The Washington times., 1902-07-17
DEATH RATE CLIMBING
WITH THE MERCURY
Increase Over Last Week IA Per Cent,
Though Juvenile Mortality De-
clined Materially.

The weekly health report. prepared
by the Health Department and issued by
that office yesterday shows that in the
District during the week ended Satur-
day last there were 14j deaths. 73 white
and - colored. The annual death rate
was 25.S per thousand for the whole pop
ulation; that for the whites being 1871
and for the colored AIS.
The deaths last week numbered 1872,
causing a rate OF o.. and for the cor
responding period of last year 14s; death
rate. 27.S. Compared with the weal.
preceding. there was an increase from
$ to Il In deaths from diseases OF the
brain and nervous system, and from SO
to SO in those from diarrhoeal affections.
Among children under years OF age
mortality declined from 6S to 65. and
those from l year old from 81 to 43.
From typhoid fever, l fatal case re-
suited. diphtheria /. and whooping cough
9. Through external causes, s deaths oc
CURED due to l suicide by hanging and
: accidents Two we're by drowning, l
by injury from locomotive. l by
burn, / by fall. and by heat stroke.
There were 50 births reported. 81
white and 80 colored; males, 40 and fe-
ralcs 81.
OF smallpox there were ) cases in the
hospital at the close of the last report.
During the week new cases occurred,
and 3 were discharged, leaving I cases
under treatment IN the hospital.
There were Go cases Of typhoid fever
Under medica, supervision at the close
Of last week. There were reported 16
new cases. and were discharged by re-
covcry and death. leaving 70 cases under
treatment at the close of this report.
OF diphtneria there were eases in
quarantine week before last. During
the past week ; new cases occurred and
! were discharged. leaving cases in
premises.
The cases of scarlet fever in quaran-
tine at the last report we're IS. During
the week = new cases were reported,
and 3 were discharged, leaving 20 cases
IN II premises.
The mean weather conditions preva>
lent during the week were temperature
of the atmosphere, II degrees relative
humidity II. and barometer 1896. The
rainfall was 0.3f Of an inch, southe .Iy
winds. averaging miles per hour. The
maximum Of the thermometer Was s5 de-
grses on the 9Th. and minimum - de-
grees on tho 12th.
The Washington times., 1902-07-17
HEALTH OFFICE RECORD.
Deaths.

Deaths.
The following deaths in the District of
Columbia have been reported to ehc
Health Office for the twenty-four hours
ending at noon yesterday:
Mary Hoppefton. 50 years.
Sarah Lee, 81 years.
Amanda Bcyior, So years.
Thomas RGwDan, 81 years.
Evans John son. 55 years.
MatiIda Dorsey. As years.
Aiill.,, Beard. As years.
Albe.'tn Beverly. q years.
Ricnard a Hawkins, % years.
Carrie l. Hazard, II years.
Clarles Whitfield, 10 years.
Viola Young. month.
Helen NJ. Lanahan, II months.
Rosa J. Holms, 9 months
Clara b. Walsh, s months
Mary Lee. months.
Emma Vincent, ) days.
Russell Jones, days.
Infant OF W. II. and Ella Smith,
days
George Colvin, day.
Infant Of Charles and Lulu C. Fauncc,
day.
The Washington times., 1902-07-17
AN INSANE SOLDIER.
Private Walter James Taken to st,
EIizabeth's Asylum.

Detective Sergeant T. C. Newman, OF
the Chattanooga. Tenn, police depart
ment. arrived in Washington late yes
terday afternoon, having in custody
Walter James. young soldier, who is
insane. Detective Norman turned his
prisoner over to the local authorities,
who at once had him committed to the
ST Elizabeth's Insane Asylum.
James is a veteran Of the Spanish
American war, and while serving with
his regiment of cavalry in 4 Western
post upon his rettrn from the Philip
pines was thrcwn from his horse and
badly injured about the head. His mind
later became affected and it was de-
cided to bring him to this city for med
ical treatment
The Washington times., 1902-07-17
BORROWED WAGON AND BROKE IT
Negro Used Employers Horse and We
hicle Without His Consent.

Isaiah Srott. negro, was given nine
months in the workhouse yesterday by
Judge Scott for taking a horse and
wagon without the owners consent. and
fer smashing he vehicle.
Scott formerly worked FOR Thomas
Marshall The other night he appro-
priated !Ir Marshali's horse and phae-
ten and took a party Of friends out
for ride.
When he returned the rig to Mr.. Mar
shall5 barn. the horse was tagged out
and the wagon was in splinters.
The Washington times., 1902-07-17
Reduced Rates-southern Railway.

Encampmcnt District militia. Lccsburg. Va.
One fare round trip. daily. Ju,y 10 20 %, good
two days sunday, 81 round 'rip.
Horse SHOW, Orange, Va, July %-2j. Greatly
rcd,,-ed Tutes
Hofsc Show. Charlottesville Va. July 81
slgust !. Greatly reduced rates
Confederate Veterans reunion Fishers Hui,
Va, August >. Rourd "Trip from Washington,
81, good tpo days.
Bush ricrtius, Purcclvilic. Va. NugU
40 Rae, one ilre round trip. special IRAN
August @, leaving Washing ton 40 Il. M.
The Washington times., 1902-07-17
HELD IN $1,000 BOND.
William Saunders Must Face Court for
Alleged Murderous Assault.

Judge SKimball. in the Police Court
yesterday. held William Saunders, color.
ed, in $1,000 bonds to await the action
of the grand jury on charge Of assault
with intent to kill.
Saunders is said to be the negro who
went to the store Of Mrs. Eva Eckman,
ll0i L Street northeast. on June II, and
while she was in the act of getting pie
from n case for him. attacked her with
n heavy piece OF gaspipe. injuring her
severely.
Saunders fed from the city, and was
later arrested Il Mountain Park, Md.
The Washington times., 1902-07-17
Bay Ridge, the Queen Resort of the
Chesapeake Bay.

nit water Bathing Orchestra and Dancing,
5oatiuc. Fishing and Grabbing. Eminenty
adapted for church and organization excur
s;onS. Good hotel accommodations, specially
attractive for Washington folks for over Sun
day outings Trains leave B. & o. II. X. Sta
9:l0 a. N. and las p. IN. Sundays
The Washington times., 1902-07-17
EXCURSIONS.

Steamer Manchester for Marshall Hall
at 10 a. m, 2:30 and $50 p. IN. For In
dian Head, $50 p. m
River View-See schedules.
Norfolk and Washington line for Fort
ress Monroe and Norfolk at Go p. n.
Trains leave Pennsylvania Avenue and
Thirteen-and-a-hal Street for Alex
andria and Arlington every half hour;
Mount Vernon hourly. 10 a. m. to 3 p. m.
Chesapeake Beach-See schedules un-
der Railroads and Steamboats," as to
time.
Colonial Beacn-Steamer 7. V. Arrow
smith. See schedule under excursions
for time.
Bay Ridgc-Trains leave B. & o. sta
tion $40 a. III. and 4:30 p. II. weekdays.
TI7-fpr-r ,rTrru-c ~ o.rrrr-r, |,Yr,u,c
The Washington times., 1902-07-17
Seashore Excursions Sc
5000
5000.

Via Pennsylvania Railroad TO Atlantic City,
Cape May. Ocean City and Sea lsic City. Tick
cts on sale aud good going on Friday and
saturday. limited for return TO following Tues
day Delaware River Bridge Route 10 Atlanti1
City.
The Washington times., 1902-07-17
Low Round Tip Summer Rates,

Sia Chicago Great Western Railway 20 St.
Paul Minneapolis the CSHnon valley i.aLCS,
Duluth and tie >upcEors. Tickets good t.
return October 81 For dates OF sale ard other
apply TO W. " Mcconnell Try-
cling Passenger Agent, 81 Bourse Bulldog,
phiIaGephia Pa, or J. 7. Elmer, G. p. &.
Chicago, III.
The Washington times., 1902-07-17

Columbia-Edwin Arden. in Jim the
Penman;" afternoon and evening.
Lawrence Summer Garden-Naude-
vile; evening.
American League Park-Washingto
VS.. Detroit; i:30 p. m.
The Washington times., 1902-07-17
WEATHER INDICATIONS.

Showers and thunder storms today and
tomorrow; light variable Winds, becom
ing southwesterIy.
The Washington times., 1902-07-17
Notices Sent Out.

The circular is as follows:
TO the inhabitants and other persons
liable to pay taxes on personal prop
erty N the District of Columbia.
THE Assessor of the District of CO.
lumbia hereby gives notice to the in
habitants of Gne District of Columbia
and non-residents holding tangible per-
scnal property, taxable capital, or 9TH
or basis OF assessment in said District,
that his office will be open on and af-
ter the 18th day of July until and includ-
ing Tuesday, the 18th Gay of August,
1902, from 9 a. IN. to & p. m. daily, and
ali persons liable to be taxed in said
District are hereby required to bring in
at the said office and time statements
and estimates of the tangible personal
estates, taxable capital. or other basis
OF assessment for which they are liza
BILE 10 pay taxes.
Corporations, associations. societies
institutions. copartnerships, and compa-
nies having a place of business in the
District of Columbia. and also IN some
ether State or Territory Of the United
States OF America, are notified TO make
and deliver the statement blanks for
which may he obtained upon application
at this Office, in accordance with section
c of the act of Congress approved July
l, 1902
The Washington times., 1902-07-17
TEMPERATURE.
SAME DATE LAST YEAR.

Highest temperature. 3 p. m...........
Lowest temperature, a. m..........
The Washington times., 1902-07-17
AMTSENENTS

Lamps lit today ................S:01 P. M
Lamps out tomorrow .......3:51 a. VI
The Washington times., 1902-07-17
THE SUN d THE MOON.

Maximum .............. ............9 81
Minimum .............. ..... 81
The Washington times., 1902-07-17
Bobinger's Hotel at Cabin John Bridge

is the place to 80 to enjoy fine breakfast or
dinner Superior cuisine and service. City prices
The Washington times., 1902-07-17

The work OF assessing the personal tax
in the District of Columbia will be com
menced within the ne.:t few days when
the personal tax assistant assessors.
Messrs. Alexander Mckenzie and Fran
els Nye, will send to each resident of
the city who is liable 10 the tax a cir
oular of instructions the draft of which
has been completed and is now in the
hands of the printers.
This circular is explicit in its instruc-
tions to citizens. and was prepared un-
der the personal supervision of the as
sesscrs, who have taken advantage Of
every opportunity to expedite the work
of their office. They have also pre-
pared schedules and blanks upon which
the returns of the individuals are to
be made.
The Washington times., 1902-07-17
Assessors Prepare Circu-
lar of Instructions
for Citizens.
WILL SEND OUT SCHEDULES

Failure TO Make Proper Return Means
an Additional ASseSsment-Full Re-
port Must Be Made on or Before
August IL.
The Washington times., 1902-07-17
STREET LIGHTING.

Low tide ......5:5i AN. and 6:37 P.M.
High tide ................12 1884 AM.
The Washington times., 1902-07-17
TIDE TAnIE

Sun rises.4:iI AN. Sun sets 1924 +. NJ
Moon rises. s....... Moon sets.2:1S A. "
The Washington times., 1902-07-17
Cool Breezes at Chevy Chase Ike.

/. ;. Marine Band in grand concert. ever
evening, followed by dancing in pavilion.
The Washington times., 1902-07-17
Abate,1ent of Tax.

when a person has failed to bring
in q list or schedule OF all his taxable
personal property, IN conformity to this
notice, no abatement Of a tax assessed
upon such person for personal prop
erty can be granted, unless such tax
tseea5a by more than 20 per centun.
the amount which would have been as
sessed 10 that person on personal es-
tate II he had seaSonabIy brought in said
schedule: and II said tax exceeds by
more than 20 per centum the said
amount, the abatement shall be only of
the excess above the said 20 per cen
fum.
ANY person taxable in the District
OF Columbia for personal property caa
obtain blank schedule for making
Ii-t of Rueh pronerty with directions for
The Washington times., 1902-07-17
Estates in Trust.

Persons holding estates in trust.
whether for minors or otherwise, are
particularly requested 10 furnish the
assessors with separate statements IN
relation TO each such estate. When
trust estates. or estates of persons de-
ceased. have been divided during the
past year, or have changed hands from
other causes, the trustee, executor, ad-
ministrator or other person interested
is requested to give notice OF such
change, stating the name. residence, and
amount paid to the several parties in
terested in the estate who are inhabi-
tants OF the District of Columbia.
Literary, benevolent. charitable. and
scientific corporations or societies are
notified that, unless exempted by para
graph 10 of section 6, hereinbefore men
toned, they are required to make an1
bring IN to the assessor true lists of all
tangible personal property held by them;
and il such lists are not brought in
the board of personal tax appraisers
must assess their tangible personal es-
tate at It fair cash value, TO which shall
be added a penalty of 20 per c. ~.
Household and other beiCL not
held for sale. 70 the value C 5l.J9G,
owned By the occupant OF any dwelling
house OF other place OF abode in which
such house hold..,5 other belongings may
be located, ar" cEempt from taxation.
The Washington times., 1902-07-17


Payment Of license tax or taxes. as
provided By section : Of the act of Con-
gress approved July /, 1902, or any
other tax provided by law does not ex-
empt any person, firm. corporation. as
sociation, society, or institution from
the payment of taxation upon personal
proerty, as provided by section Of said
act.
The taxes On personal -roperty shall
be due, payable and collectible at the
same time and times as the general
tax on real estate in the District OF Co
lumbiai and shall be subject to the same
penalties Tor Donpayment thereof until
distr2int o. sale as provided by Law.
ANY person or persons violating any OF
the provisions OF thc personal proper;y
taxation Law shall le liable to a penalty
OF not exceeding 500.
Any person bringing in statement
Of all his taxable personal property
viii be assessed upon the fair cash val
ue thereof; and should anyone neglect
TO furnish the Assessor with such state
ment within the Jime specified. the
board OF personal tax appraisers shall
make an assessment against such per
son, firm, association. corporation. in
stitution, execute. administrator. guar
dian. or trustee. to which they shall add
q penalty OF 20 pc centum thereof
"All persons will take notice that
statements OF personal property must
be in writing and subscribed under oath
before the Assessor or one OF the other
members OF the board OF personal tax
appraisers. without charge, or before
any person authorized by law to admin
lister oaths; and that the personal prop
erty OF all taxable persons must be es-
tS-latea by th- board. notwithstanding q
verbal statement o. informal written
communication 20 any one or more cl the
members OF tlle boa Of personal tax
The Minneapolis journal., 1902-06-27

Softly softly warned an older associ-
ate. flushing little.
WAS Hutchinson insisted Dickie, ''real-
ly telling the wings one thing and the king
another?' = @
''Be silent!' rebuked his elder: -. 8
Dickie glared so angrily from his seat that
tho others looked anxiously at him. What
ails the boy?" asked General Ruggles testify
from his table,. Don't interrupt the game.
But Sotheran, lazily dealing cards to an
other group, spoke so loud that the room
heard. "These volunteers, egad! hold them
selves equal with u.s."
General Ruggles, who was but the leader
of the volunteers, himself bit his lip at this.
Dckie started UP with such q look that An
thony caught his arm. .'.
"Say nothing" he begged. ..s >s-
But Dickie shook him off and STROBE 10
sotheran The sullen anger that had driven
him for three days had broken out. The
sting of honor betrayed. the spur OF con-
tempt, made Dickie needless. He stopped at
sotheran's side and looked into his face. -
so" he demanded, mo one is to ask
questions ~. r, -"
sotheran stared back at him haughtily.
''Not you, at any rate he responded. r..
You mean, no provincial?" said Dickie.
What rights have your sneered the
ether. -, :
..And promises are to be broken?'' insisted
Dickie-. ....,
"Too strong-too strong!' protested older
men at his back.
-"sit down, boy" answered sotheran con-
temptuously and took up his cards.
Captain Sotheran,'' cried Dlckle, Will
you look me in the face?"
Hartman and Tudor, starting up, would
have interfered. But the captains eyes ana
Dickie met, and none might come between.
What sort of man was this, thought
Dickie that met his glance so boldly? 7ls
stern, cold eye was no window OF heart;
it was a stone-expressionless and nard
Courage and scorn we're written on It's sur
face; insolence and pride sparkled there; out
below-what? Where were honor and man
illness, where consideration, and where non
esty? =
lara Won satisfed?" demanded Sotheran at
length.
pickle. trying to pierce, with darting eyes,
below the surface of the others character, had
failed. None but Frank had succeeded IN
that and seen human fear But from MS
bending position Dickie rose.
''I am satisfied" he said.
.'If YOU are not" threatened the captain.
But Dickie had taken his seat again.
troubled and deeply humbled. Him, ne
thought, "to have compared with FRANK!
The captain looked at him another moment
fixedly; but Dickie's eyes were on the noor'
and sotheran turned away. F..
He is but boy reminded Tudor anx-
iously. He meant nothing" --u... &
"Rut let him be careful warned Sotheran,
and recommended his deal. He saw with In
difference but the others with rehef, that
Dickie had risen and was leaving the room
ITO Be Continued Tomorrow