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The Washington times., 1902-01-15
DUPLICATE PAYMENT OF TAXES
Refund Can Only he Made on Pre-
sentation of RECENT

The District Commissioners have from
Mr. E. Quincy Smith an application for
the refund of duplicate payment of the
second half tax of 1900 on sub-lot 124,
square 90, assessed in the name of Katie
S. Smith After report of the facts
in the case from the office of the As
SCISSOR, the matter was referred to the
Auditor. who now submits the following
statement:
AS condition precedent to refunding
tax paid in duplicate, this Office re-
quires the production of the receipt for
the duplicate payment, except where II
is made by check, in which case, if the
receipt be lost. the cancelled check by
which the erroneous payment was made
is usually accepted as sufficient authority
for returning the money.
Where payment has been made in cash
the receipt therefor is the only safe,
voucher for a refund, as numerous inv
stances Of duplicate payments are on
record which are chargeabIe to the care
lessness of Taxpayers in either asking
for or accepting, through error. bills for
taxes upon property in which they had
no interest. Where a tax is paid twice
upon the same property the presump-
tion is fair that the two payments were
not made by the same individual espe-
cially if but few days intervene between
the payments.
THE facts in the case under consider
alton show that Mr. Smith, May g. 1900
paid by check for s43.74 the second half
Of taxes then due for the year 1900 on
sub-lot 124, square 90; and May 81. 1900,
someone paid the same tax in cash. AS
only eight days intervened between Mr..
Smiths payment by check and the anony-
nous payment in cash. it Is reasonable
to assume that the latter was not made
by Mr.. Smith. He did not himself dis
cover the second payment, but had the
fact of its existence brought to his at
tention by the assessor.
In claiming TIE refund Mr. Smith Is,
of course, acting in good faith, but since
he fails to present the slightest proof
of any character whatsoever In support
OF his claim, there is no foundation upon
which to base an audit. To show my de-
sire to be entirely fair, however, | am
willing to accept as proof an entry made
at the time in his cash book or journal
Surely a transaction SO important would
jbe somewhere made 4 matter of record.
II, however. neither check, receipted tax
bill or cash book or journal entry can
be found, ! feel constrained to hold that
the refund is indefensible and unauthor-
lied"
The Washington times., 1902-01-15
COPPER MINES START UP.
Smelters Resume and Workings
Will BE Opened.

BUTTE. Mon, Jan. 14.-All OF the Bos-
ton and Montana mines and the big smell
ter at Great Falls, which have been shut
Gown since last October for the purpose,
it is claimed. of curtailing the copper
production, are about to start up again.
The smelter has started operations on
large quantity of second-class ore
which was on hand at the time of the
shutdown, and the Great Northern Rail-
road today began hauling ore again from
the mines at Butte, the ore bins being
full.
The Mountain View mine, one Of the
largest producers of the company, will
start up again with a full force Of men
tomorrow morning and all the other
mines will be running, according to or
ders given today, within two or three
days.
1t is claimed that the mines will pro-
duce fifteen hundred tons of ore a day,
which is about Ave hundred tons less than
before the shutdown. The Anaconda
Company is also increasing its output
again.
The Washington times., 1902-01-15
THE RACING CALENDAR.
New Orleans Results.

NEW ORLEANS, jan, 14.-Results of
today's races. Trackttas{:
First race-For four-year-olds and up-
ward; selling: one mile and seventy yards.
Homage 81. Miller), 3 to 2. won; Life Line
(Brennan). 80 to 1. second Azua (Rice),
Is to 1, third. Time, f;49h
Second race-For three-year- and
upward: maidens; six furlongs. Lady AL
berta Uyne), 3 to 2, won; Choirmaster
(Coburn). to /, second. Beauty Book
slack, 5 to l, third. Time. liza.
Third race-For four-year -olds and up
ward; selling; one mile and seventy
yards. Radford (Robertson), 6 to 1, won;
Choice (Winkfeld), 10 toll, second; st.
Wood Gandry), Is TO 1. third. Time, 1:46
Fourth race-Handicap; for three-year-
oids and upward; one mile Johnnie Nc
Carthy (Steele), to 1, won; Jessie Jar
Doe Uouden). s to 1, second Andes
DEAN. 3 to 1, third. Time, 1:4Ok.
Fifth race-For four-year- -olds; selling;
one and one-sixteenth miles. Pirates
Queen Boyd, to 1, won; Free Admis-
sion tBlake), to l, second; Monos (Co-
burn), 6 to 5, third. Time, 1:4S%.
Sixth race-Three-year- -olds and up
ward; six furlongs. Carl Kahler (Earle),
3 to 1, won; Kaloma (Dade), 5 to /, Sec
ond; Eva Rice Davison). to l. third.
Time, 1:13A.
The Washington times., 1902-01-15
New Orleans Entries,

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 14-Entries for
tomorrow's races:
First race-For three-year-olds and
upward; selling; one mile.-woodtrice,
Royal Sterling. 115; Hopscotch, Sam
Lazarus, 112; Lillian Reed, Campus,
Maple, 10; Masterful 1O9; Haidee, 107;
Joe Collins, 104; King Tatius, 95; Leenja,
49,
Second race - For three-year- olds;
selling; six and one-half furlongs.-
Ernest Parham, Ill; Siphon, los; Lingo,
107; Brewer Schorr, 105; Missile, 103;
Kingford, 101; Blue Ridge, Josie j.. 100;
Ben Hullum, 81; Debenture, The Fashion,
sc; Herodes, SO.
Third race - Steeplechase Handicap;
short course-Gould, 142; Coley, P. MUIR
Mr.. Rose, Utilize, 132; Harve B., 131;
Falella, 135.
Fourth race-For four-year-olds and
upward; handicap; one and one-sixteenth
miles.-Death, 119; Ben Chance, 1O1; Lit
tie ElItin, 9S; Silver Coin, 81; Reseda, 80.
Fifth race-For >four-year- -olds and up
ward; handicap; five and one-half fur
longs.-Semicolon lis; Little Jack Hor-
ner, Carl Kahler. liz; Free Coinage,
Pigeon Post, 1o2; Maggie Davis. 9s; Billy
Underwood, "a; May Violet, 80; Myrtle
Van, Ogle, 92.
Sixth Iace-For four-year- and up
ward; selling; one and three-eighths
miles.-Beana, 106; Major Mansir. Judge
Steadman, 105; Admetus. Sir Fitzhugh,
1907 Aim, SO; Waterhouse, 81; Dandy H.,
50; Jackanapes. 92.
The Washington times., 1902-01-15
Charleston Results.

CHARLESTON, Jan. 4.-Results Of to-
days races; track fast:
First race-For -year-olds and up
ward; four and pne-haIf furlongs-Alzora
CKuhn), to 2. won; Jessie Y. (Bonner),
to l, second; Robert Gray (BolandD
to l, third. Time. e.;0;57k.
Second race-For ;three-year- -olds; six
furlongs-Tristram lCsstro). to 2, won:
Latch String (Boland to 5. second;
Tout CPowelD. Is TO I, third. Time, 1:2O.
Third race-F0r four -year-olds and up
ward; selling; one and one-sixteenth
miles-Frank B. (Boland), even, won;
Ben O'Fallon q. Moore), to 1, second;
Julietta B. g. Jones), to l, third. Time,
1:54i2.
Fourth race-For four-year-olds and
upward; selling; six furlongs-Queen l..
The Washington times., 1902-01-15
FIFE MAY BUILD
NEW SHAMROCK.
UNDERSTANDING AT GREENOCK.
Designer OverhnulinE Plans of First
Yacht of That Naae-Mnttcr
Not Entirely Settled, 1t
Is Reported.

GREENOCK, Jan. A.-It is considered
certain here that William Fife. Of Fair
lee. will build the next Shamrock. This
has been known here for some time. bu.
no actual order to proceed has been given
out here.
Captain Wringe and Mr.. Fife have had
several meetings in the last few weeks.
1t Is understood among yachting men that
Mr.. Fife is engaged in overhauling the de-
sign OF Shamrock !. trying to discover
where she could be improved.
1t is at this work, rather than on a def
mite new challenger. that he has been oc-
cupied.
1t is not thought that the question Of
Shamrock III has as yet taken concrete
form.
The Washington times., 1902-01-15
SAYS ASSESSMENT IS UNJUST.
Property Owners Claimed to BE
Damaged by street Extension.

Mr.. F. w. Reynolds has written to the
District Commissioners asking that the
property recently assessed for the exten-
sion of Staughton Street be added to the
bill TO relieve the owners of properly from
assessments for benefits in certain street
extensions.
Mr.. Reynolds states that the lots will
have to be cut down at least eleven feet,
which in itself is a greater damage than
the opening of the street can possibly be
a benefit.
The court having held that 1t cannot
consider reasonableness or unreasonable
ness of the verdicts in these cases. Mr..
Reynolds says the only hope of the prop
erty holder is in Congress.
The Washington times., 1902-01-15
ALLEY ON COLUMBIA HEIGHTS.
Ground Necessary to Open 1t to BE
Condemned.

missioner, has forwarded to his associ-
ates the papers relating to the opening Of
the alley in square 36, Columbia Heights,
vita the recommendation that the plats
prepared by the Engineer Department be
sent to the Surveyor for record.
1t appears that a majority of the prop
erty affected has united in the petition
for the opening of the alley, and Colonel
Biddie recommends that the Upited States
Marshal be requested to form jury for
the condemnation OF the ground necessary
for the alley, and that the papers in the
case be then sent to the City Solicitor for
such action as is required in the premises.
The Washington times., 1902-01-15
Italian Society Ball.

The fourth annual ball for the benefit OF
the Societa Itaiiana was held Monday
evening in the armory hall of the Nation
al Rifles. The Italian Ambassador was
among the guests. and during the even
ing he held an informal reception. He
distributed among the fair ladies' a
bountiful bunch of fragrant Jack roses
Music was furnished by the Marine Band
Mr.. Vincenzo ToZzolo was chairman of
the committee on arrangements. He was
ably assisted by Messrs. L. Cira, A
Denma, A. Massaino. and S Lascola.
The Washington times., 1902-01-15
Oakland Selections.

First race-Marshal Mel. Afghan, Ga
waine.
Second race-Thaddeus, Chiffonier. Or
feo.
Third race-Rollick, Tower of Candles,
Pupil.
Fourth race-Watercure. Edgardo. Jo-
sic G.
Fifth race-The Pride, Sly, Vesuvian.
Sixth race-Gold One, Ishtar, Decoy.
The Washington times., 1902-01-15
DOES NOT WANT
CINCINNATI CLUB.
BAN JOHNSON DENIES REPORT.
City Too Small, He Says, 10 Support
Two OrEnnizatiOns-Not to Be
Drawn Into National
Fight.

president of the American League, arrived
in the city today and conferred with John
Bruce, attorney for the organization. He
said the conference was about routine mat
ters.
Will Not Invade.
Il see," said. Mr.. Johnson, that the story
has been revived again of an American
League invasion of Cincinnati. Let me say
once for all time that such a move was
never contemplated by the American
League-in fact it was never discussed.
Cincinnati is a good city for one good base
ball team. but it would never support two
teams. like some of the larger cities, where
continuous baseball is desirable.
$50 long as there is another club in Gin
cinnati the American League will not con-
slider the city available territory"
just a Spectator.
Speaking of the fight that is on in the
National League. Mr.. johnson said that
under no circumstances would his organi-
zation allow itself to be dragged into the
controversy.
"We are in excellent condition in every
way" said Mr.. Johnson, "and there is
nothing for us to do in this matter but to
play the part of the interested spectator"
Mr.. johnson says that Joe Kelley has
signed contract with Baltimore, that
Hugh Jennings will not be allowed to play
on an American League team. and that
Billy Keller probably will stick to Brook
lyn.
The Washington times., 1902-01-15
AN UNLICENSED PAwNBRoKER.
That Is the Charge Made by Police
Against Walter Seaton.

Walter Seaton, who keeps a candy, no
tion, and shoe store at the corner of
-Four and a Half and NStreets southwest,
was arrested yesterday afternoon by De-
tective Sergeants Peck and Miller on a
charge of being an unlicensed pawnbroker.
Il is alleged that Seaton advanced
money to two soldiers stationed at the
Washington Barracks on shoes which
proved to be the property of the United
States Government.
The two soldiers were tried Monday by
drumhead court-martial. and, it is said,
were released with a fine.
The Washington times., 1902-01-15

Pride. 1O4: The Fretter. 112; Sly. 1o2;
Matin Bell. 80; Rasp. 101; William A.,
1H4; Bathos. Beau Ormonde. 1O7; May W.,
l02.
Sixth race-For three-year- -olds and up
ward; selling; one mile.-Decoy, Ill; Gold
One, liz; NJ. L. Rothsehild, Ishtar, 1O9;
Milas, 100; Wyoming, 113; Captivate, 102:
Snowberry, ST; Kitty Kelly. III: Mission,
Mcnamara, 109; Commander Forster, 9S
The Washington times., 1902-01-15
Sidewalks on Harvard street.

The District Commissioners recently
received an application from Mr.. Charles
A Junken, of Ills Harvard Street, for
a sidewalk on Harvard Street between
Eleventh and Thirteenth Streets. Steps
have already been taken for a side
walk in the locality under the assessment
system. Mr.. Junken will be permitted to
construct a temporary walk.
The Washington times., 1902-01-15
New OrIean. Selections.

First race-sam Lazarus, Royal ster-
ling Campus. II
Second race-Siphon, Ernest Parham,
Lingo.
Third race-Falella, Coley, Gould
Fourth race-Reseda, Little Elkin, Ben
Chance.
Fifth race-Pigeon Post. semicolon.
Carl Kahler. at
Sixth race-Sir Fitzhugh, Major Man
sir, Beana. ar
The Washington times., 1902-01-15

OAKLAND, Jan. 14.-,Entries for tomor-
rows races:
First raee-For four -year-olds and up
ward; selling; Futurity course.-Onyx,
III: Idalette, III; Blanche Sheppard, 122;
TriaditZa, us: Ell Arte, III; Nettie Clark,
122; Go Out, 120; Marshal Mel. 123; Ga
waine, 1i3; Afghan, 122.
Second race-For two-year- olds; three
and one-half furlongs.-Imp Somenos,
Chiffonier. 1l3; Thaddeus. Estrellada. 110;
Orfeo, 113; Mirsina, no..
Third race-For four year-olds and up
ward; selling; six furlongs.-Sir Hamp-
ton, 10; February, 1O5; ST. Rica, 104; !;
Matt Hogan, 107; Rollick, 104; Coming
Event, 105; Cuban Girl, 102; Tower of
Candles, 105; Pupil. The Miller. 107.
Fourth race@For three-year- and
upward; handicap; one and one-sixteenth
miles.-Josie c., los; Edgardo, 50; Water
cure 100.
Fifth race-For four -year-olds and up
ward; seven furlongs.-Harry Thatcher
10i; Dean Swift, "a; Yesuvian, 112; The
The Washington times., 1902-01-15
Bowling League Games.

The contesting teams in tonight's set
Of Bowling League games, upon the In
stitute alleys, will be those representing
Carroll Institute and the Golden Eagles.
The former team is fighting hard to keep
in second place and the Eagles are show
ing such improved form that the games
as result should be the most hotly con-
tested of the present series.
The Washington times., 1902-01-15
KeXiAaI in PrOEresA.

a revival is In progress at the Ebe-
nezer Methodist Episcopal Church. Mrs.
Annie Brown, the evangelist. is assisting
the pastor. Rev. John H. Griffin. During
the revival twelve have been converted
while twenty-seven have asked to be
prayed for.
The Washington times., 1902-01-15

to-, 10 to /. second; Lady Hayman (Bo-
land), 3 to 1, third Time, 1:1SA.
. Fifth race-For four-year and up
ward; selling; seven furlongs-Gale Todd
(W. Woods, to 2, won; Certain May,
3 to 2, second; Katie Gibbons (J. Jones),
to 2, third. Time, 1874.
The Washington times., 1902-01-15
INDOOR BASEBALL GAME.
Urell Rifles to Meet the Arlington
@ Wheelmen.

The Urell Rifles indoor baseball nine
will face the team representing the Ar
lington Wheelmen tonight in the National
Guard Armory gymnasium. The event is
scheduled to begin at 8 o'clock.
The bluejackets have defeated several
OF the teams in the indoor baseball league
and won one game by forfeiture from the
"bikers" several nights ago.
Brown, the old reliable war horse, who
does the laborious box work for the
guardsmen, will occupy the centre of the
diamond tonight and LIE Mat will in all
probability lock after the "scorchers'
interests in the box.
The lineup will be as follows:
The Washington times., 1902-01-15
Delightful Relief from Cntarrh.-

Here is one Of thousand such testimonies. The
Rev. A. ID. Buckley. Of Buffalo. says: Il wish
all 10 know what blessing DR.. Agnew's Catarrh-
al Powder is in case OF CatarTh. ! was
troubled with this disease for yeafs, but the fret
relief. ] now regard myself entirely cured after
using IL for two montlis." Sold by i. s VIII
lams. Ninth and + Streets, and Edmonds &
wiliams. Third Street and Pennsylvania Avenue
IA
The Washington times., 1902-01-15
Charleston Selections.

First race-Lake Fonso, Ruby Riley,
Ellis.
Second race-Little Tower, Oton Clay.
Ohio King.
Third race-Tom Curl, Sims entry.
Haco.
ham, Salome.
Fifth race-Tremar, Leila Barr, Iotasi.
The Washington times., 1902-01-15
Right of Way for a Sewer.

The Brookland Citizens Association has
sent to the District Commissioners a deed
of the right of way for the construction
Of sewer on the line of the proposed ex-
tension Of Hartford Street, between Tenth
and Twelfth Streets. Brookland.
The Washington times., 1902-01-15

Women's Umbrella Drawers. made
Of Masonvile muslin, in ten different
styles, one with lawn ruffle, trimmed
with Valeuciennes lace. headed with
fine tucks; another style with nain-
sook ruffIe finished with hem
stitching; another style trim
med with rows of lace inser-. n pr
ton in ruflle. Our special -
price. Observation-Disclosures. -
Not more than two to any one buyer
The Washington times., 1902-01-15
hA no for Misses and
~ VN Child's S. and
Y.>O So Auto Coats,

Misses and Child's All-wool Kersey
I Automobile Coats, full dress length,
and with or without capes; plain or
braid trimmed. and in all sizes from
D to IA years; in castor, blue. and
black-at S2.sS; worth s. and S6.
The Washington times., 1902-01-15

Women's Cambric- and Muslin
Drawers, with umbrella flounce. fin
ished with Hamburg insertion in ruff
fe. Another style with cam
brio founce and tuckS in ruff nc
fie. All sizes. Our special ~
The Washington times., 1902-01-15

ntc yard today for the choice
~ of dozens of patterns in thou
y Z sands of yards of the most de-
sirable effects in Cambria Swiss and
Nainsook Embroidery Edgings and
nsertings-narrow, medium and very
wide widths C5 to Q incies)-in open,
wheel and scroll effects-v hIch are ac-
tually worth sc yard.
The Washington times., 1902-01-15
Gowns.

Women's Muslin Gowns, made
Mother Hubbard style. have rows Of
fine tucks in yoke; finished orr
with cambria rufile, full length ~
and width. Our special price. .Se -
Not more than two to any one buyer.
The Washington times., 1902-01-15

Women's Fine Muslin Gowns, made
empire, cut V and high necks: one
style empire trimmed with all-over
hemstitched lapels and front finished
with wide rufiies three inches Deep
and finished with hemstitched; another
style with high neck, with rows OF
torchon lace in yoke and fine tucks
between, finished around the Snc
yoke with rufile Of lace: all AuS
extra full. Our special price,. ~ -
The Washington times., 1902-01-15

Women's Melton Cloth RagIans. in
Oxford black and gray; half tight
fitting, with yoke; loose fitting. with
yoke; with velvet collars and turned
cuffs: lined to waist-$5.9S instead of
SIC and $3.50.
The Washington times., 1902-01-15

Women's Muslin Gowns. made Moth
er Hubbard style and cut V neck: one
style in all-over embroidery, ruffie
trimmed: another style cut V neck
with rows of Hamburg insertion and
IL fine tucks, and another with lace
insertion between rows of fine tucks;
all full length and width and nnc
trimmed with pearl buttons. ~
The Washington times., 1902-01-15
Oakland Entries.

OAKLAND, Jan. 14.-Entries for tomor-
The Washington times., 1902-01-15

2I-inch Eersey Broadcloth Automo-
bile Coats-in black. tan and castor
made with velvet or storm collars;
haIf-stight fitting; with and without
yoke; same value others offer at $40;
for $50.
The Washington times., 1902-01-15

Not more than two to any one buyer.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-23
TIMELY TOPICS

Grieve, Bissett & Holland sell mems furnishings, and at big reductions to- night.
 I. Chase has full line of mourning hat wear.
 F. A. Wenzel & Go advise those jr. want of hats to see their $2.O0 or-as -'
 Castles market will se1' sn,o1~oa fresh shoulder at Il cept. ; I,oIlng %ingi1gs to4 night . pouiiu "
 Reid & Hugses win sell boys, hose tonight at 10 cents pair.
 me Miller & Peck Go has lot of Naite lawn waists valued at $1.25 Wnlch are selling at 49 cents.
 Dalton X Go move September i. Bargains in art goods before that time.
 Conlon Bros offer some fine bargains tonight.
 E. HA Towle sells ping-pong sets and other sporting goods.
 Currans offer q lot of black silks to night at greatly reduced prices.
 The Turnbull Go offers some of the best bargains of the season for to, night.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-23
PERSONAL AND LITERARY.

E 5
 Prof. Francke, of Harvard, who haR collection, has written poem which has greatly taken the public fancy of the German people.
 Jules Verne, the French author of exaggerated fiction, says 100 years hence very few books will be writer, prediction that nSay be taken ss an Indication that NJ Verne expects to die before thNNyear 2000
 Arthur w. A'Beckett. long mem Der of the stafs of Punch, is to start a new comic weekly, to be known as John Bull Percy Spence and Harry Furiss are to be among the artists connected with the new publication.
 The two largest sums ever paid to Longfellow for single poems were s. 900 for The Hanging of the Crane,'' which amount he received from Rob- ert Bonner in 1874, and $1, GOO for Ike ramos,a which he received from Har- per & Bros. in 1877 for the poems publication in Harper's Magazine.
 1t was Louis WV. who introduced morocco as a material for bookbiy,d. i. ing. He desired to make treaty of commerce and alliance witp, inc em- peror of Morocco, and cor. .enanted that "all books hereafter ordered for the kings libraries Should be bound in leather hrop.gh4 from the empire Of Morocco"
 s. Amelia Barr has written 3s books in 16 years. They have been years of almost incessant labor, for she never allows herself holiday It is her boast that every one of her books is "as good as I could make it" She works from five to eight hours daily, her matte being dictated to an amanuensis.
 The similarity of titles is likely to lead to some confusion betwGer Charles Majors Dorothy Vernon, of Haddon Hall," and Henry Hastings Mistress Dorothy, of Hadalon Hall,' It is a most extraordinary coincidence that two authors working independ, ently should have chanced upon the same story and almost the same title and should have published almost CO | incidenta1ly
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-08-23
PURELY PERSONAL

Mrs Frederick Warner and son Ken meth are spending the summer at Nj antic.
 Miss Mary McCarthy of Ansonia is visiting Miss Mary McKenna on Jef- ferson street.
 Miss Elizabeth Peters of. North Main street is home after vacation spent at Lenox, Mass.
 Letter Carriers Lewis, Nichols and Nugent are enjoying their annual summer vacation.
 Master James F. Savage and sister May are spending their vacation at Hyde Park on the Hudson.
 Miss Elizabeth Murphy of Hartford is visiting her cousin, Miss Mary Mur. ray of South street.
 Mrs Kate Babin and family will leave here Monday for Walnut Beach, where they will remain for some weeks.
 Frank De Eco left today for a trip throughNNew York and Pennsylvania. and incidentally will purchase the uni forms for the Italian band.
 Miss Annie Noonan of Wolcott street and Miss Eulalia Madden of South Elm street are home, after vacation spent at Highland lake, Winsted.
 The many friends of c. c. Hill, 692 North Main street, are pleased to learn that he is out again after his severe illness of the past few weeks.
 The Misses Mary Kelly of Dover street, Mary McKeon of Walnut street, B. Early of Lafayette street and Mary Sugrue of Orange street are spending few days at the shore.