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The Washington times., 1902-05-18
Mr.. E. W. Griffin to Sue
ceed Col. j. A. Bates
as Assistant.
CHANGE TO OCCUR ON JULY |
Retiring Official Has Been in Feeble
Health for Many Months, and Only
Holds on at Request of Messrs. Ross
and Darneille.

BY order of the District Commissioners
the resignation OF Col James A. Bates as
a member of the Beard of Assistant As
SCISSORS was accepted yesterday, and Mir.
Z. W. w. Griffin. Assistant Assessor, was
appointed TO the position. The resignation
of Colonel Bates takes eject July /, ana
the appointment OF MIR. Griffin ON the
same date.
For some time Colonel Rates has been
in somewhat feeble health. and it is said
that the additional laOors OF the tTien-
nial assessment now being made have
been so heavy that he felt that he could
no longer retain his office. He was, how
ever, induced to remain in harness until
the end of the present fiscal year.
The Board of Assistant Assessors under
the law make a new assessment OF prop
erty in the District every three years. and
during the interval they assess the inn
provements placed on property and keep
the books of the beard up 10 date. This
board further serves as the Board OF
Equalization and Review. and they are
also the members of the Excise Board.
COLONEL DGteS RECORD.
Colonel Bates, enc of the three members
OF the Board OF Assistant Assessors, Of
which Mr.. Matthew Trimble and MIR S.
T. G. Morsell are the other members. was
appointed August Is, 1895.
Colonel Bates had a distinguished ca
reer in the army during the civil war, and
after that struggle he engaged in the busi-
ness OF buying and selling real estate in
Washington until his appointment on the
Board of Assistant Assessors. He was
mate knowledge of the values OF property
in all parts of the District.
Mr.. L. W. W. Griffin, who succeeds him
after July J. has been connected with the
District service since March 6, 1876, when
he was appointed clerk in the ASS, ;sor's
Office. He served in several capacities un-
til he was made Assistant Assessor, April
j, 1891
The order appointing Mr. Griffin to the
Board of Assistant Assessors was issued
yesterday, to take effect July of the
present year
There was good deal of gossip yester-
day to the effect that Colonel Bates had
been forced out of office because he would
not lend his name to the fixing up of the
assessment to meet the expectations of
members of Congress who demand that the
District shall have new sources of reve-
nue.. These rumors, however, could not be
verified. and it was declared positively
that Colonel Bates had resigned solely be-
cause Of his health, and tha: he consent
ed to serve 70 the end OF the fiscal year
at the earnest solicitation of the Asses
sor, MIR. H. II. Darneille, and Commits
sioner Ross.
The Washington times., 1902-05-18
COMPLAINT AGAINST DRIVERS
Mrs. L. D. Palmer Says They Constitute
Nuisance

Mrs. L. d. Palmer. of 2l2 First Street
northeast. has written TO the District
Commissioners complaining of the conduct
of drivers who trot their teams through
the alley opening on the west side of
First Street northeast. between B and c
Streets. She declared that these drivers
frequently gallop them through there con-
trary to law and to the disturbance and
danger of the neghborhood
She suggests that these drivers be re-
quired to walk their horses through the
alley. and that signs be posted at the
entrances to the alley warning them that
they will be fined ii they depart from
this rule.
The matter having been referred to the
Police Department. Lieut. J. A. Moore, of
the Sixth precinct. has reported that he
has ordered the officers on the beat to
visit the stables in the alley. and to in
form the drivers of vehicles that they
must keep within the law in driving
through the thoroughfare
The Washington times., 1902-05-18
WOUNDED MAN THREW BRICK.
Negro Cut in the Hand Makes a Hos
pital Case of His Adversary.

Thomas Noonan and James Adams, the
latter negro. engaged in a fight in
Knox Express Alley last night. and both
men were slightly injured. Noonan is
said to have cut Adams with penknife
When the wound was inflicted. Adams
grabbed brick from the alley and threw
it at Noonan, who was struck on the
top of the head. People in the neigh
borhood heard sounds OF a struggle and
summoned the police.
Noonan was removed TO the Casualty
Hospital, while Adams disappeared Both
combatants were employed by the Knox
Express Company.
The Washington times., 1902-05-18
ACCUSED OF ROBBING HOTELS
Supposed Loot Found at Home of Two
Walters Under Arrest.

Detectives Cornwell and O'Brien have
arrested two walters, Charles Lewis and
Michael Davis, for the alleged theft of
silverware linen, and cutlery from sev-
eral uptown hotels. One OF the prisoners
worked at the Arlington Hotel. and the
other at the Normandie. a quantity of
property supposed to have been stolen
was recovered from the homes OF the
accused last night
Lewis lives at 1920 Nineteenth Street
northwest, and he is now held at No.
station. charged with petty larceny. Da-
Wis is also charged with similar offense
His home is at 1901 L Street northwest
The detectives have been engaged on
the cases for some days. Complaints
from various uptown hotels of petty thefts
are still coming in, and are being in
yestigated
The Washington times., 1902-05-18
Readings for the Blind.

The following have volunteered to read
TO the blind during the current week:
Monday, Mrs. MacLennan.
Tuesday. Mrs. Charles Howard Hinton.
Wednesday, musicale Miss Laura Sin
clair. soprano; Mr.. Siebcld, tenor; Mss
Louise May Farrow. viclin. NJ. r. l..
McAll. piano: Miss Macmillan.
Thursday MIR. 4. u. Spoiford.
Friday. DR.. II. c. Bolton.
Saturday, Mr. George &. Round.
The Washington times., 1902-05-18
ARRESTED IN ALEXANDRIA.
Paroled Patient of St. Elizabeth's Shows
Signs of Renewed Alteration.

A former inmate OF st. Elizabcth's.
Michael Dorsch, who has been an parole
for several months. is under arrest at
Alexandria, Va, waiting for the asylum
authorities to send for him.
He went over to the Virginia town yes
terday, and his peculiar actions soon at
tracted attention. citizen reported the
matter to the Alexandria police, and
Dorsch was taken into custody
Notice of his arrest was sent here,
and the local police ascertained that the
prisoner had formerly been detained at
81. EliZabeth's. AS the authorities of
that institution agreed to send for him.
the prisoner spent last night at the
Alexandria police station. He will be
brought back to the asylum today.
Dorsch has relatives living on Street
southwest When he was released from
the asylum, it was supposed that he was
mentally capable of caring for himself.
The Washington times., 1902-05-18
HEALTH OFFICE RECORD.
Deaths.

The fol ing deaths for twenty foul
hours were reported at the Health De.
partment up to noon yesterday:
Mary a. Rtmick, So years.
Mary McDcrmott, "a years.
Theresa Rupert, rs years.
Thomas Hopkins, ~ years.
David f. Dutrow, 20 years.
Mary Keenan,. 70 years.
Margaret Campbell, 50 years.
Andrew c. Bradley. IS years.
Addie +. Eastman. SO years.
Richard Martin, IS years.
George VI. Todd, i2 years.
Mary V. Herbert, ~ years.
Betty Jones, 40 years.
Annie ID. Charlton. "a years.
Ethel Smith, II years.
James Parish, 6 months.
The Washington times., 1902-05-18
Wanted on Charge of Murder.

Captain Boardman yesterday received
descriptive circular from Francis Neill.
general superintendent OF police at Chi
cago, ILL.,. offering $500 reward Tor the
arrest of Vincent Briscoe alias Vincent
Brittan. charged with having shot and
killed Precinct Detective Patrick Duffy.
The shooting which occurred May ], was
OF a decidedly mysterious character.
The Washington times., 1902-05-18
Seven-Year Sentence Imposed.

Daniel Young, colored. who was some
time ago convicted in Criminal Court No.
Of assault with intent TO kin William
Strother also colored. has been sentenced
by Justice Anderson 10 Imprisonment in
the penitentiary for a period of seven
wears
The Washington times., 1902-05-18

The Commissioners have ordered a per-
init TO be issued to the Chesapeake and
Potomac Telephone Company TO erect
two guy poles in Petworth-one on Quincy
Street. near Seventh Street. and one on
Eighth Street, near Quincy Street.
The Washington times., 1902-05-18
Decoration Day Excursion to Pen-Mar
and Gettysburg. <

Via n. & o. n. n, under auSpiocs Washington
Division X oi J.. Rate. sl.15 TO Pen Mar; S2.25
10 Gettysburg. Children half fare. scrurc tickets
Of the committee and af y. 4 o. Station morning
Of the excursion Train leaves Washington $50
a. N. Nav 30.
The Washington times., 1902-05-18
Marriage Licenses Issued.

Richard Watson and Henrietta Randall,
both of Deanwood. ID. c.
James willard Randall and Elsie Nor
ris.
The Washington times., 1902-05-18
NEWS AND GOSSIP
FROM GEORGETOWN

Linthicum Institute will close this year
May 2s. Commencement exercises will be
held at Linthicum Hall on that evening.
Two dramatic sketches will be presented
The Last Coat" by the Linthicum Dra-
matte Club. and "A Town Meeting" by
the boys of the school AS usual prizes
will be distributed this year, the first be-
ing SIS in gold second, SO, and third, S..
The Washington times., 1902-05-18
MINOR MUNICIPAL
MATTERS OF INTEREST

proposal Of Mr.. H. C. Hotter TO calcimine
the east walls OF the upper and lower
rooms of the Police Court for $40 has been
accepted.
The Washington times., 1902-05-18
Sunday Trains for Chesapeake Beach.

Leave District line stgtinn 1880 a. m. and p.
m. Refuininc. leave the Beach p. m. and
$50 p. NJ. Only 70 cents round trip.
The Washington times., 1902-05-18

BY special order. under the act of
Congress approved January 25. 1901, the
Commissioners have directed a part OF
the alley in square 169. bounded by F,
C, Seventeenth and Eighteenth Streets
northwest, to be closed and the land sold
to the Young Mems Christian Association.
The Washington times., 1902-05-18
aAAaAA
S. KlAINlN, SONS & co.

200 pieces Figured Floral in Batiste; in all
coors well the mucldesired black and white These
goods shown elsewhere at Sc per yard. We in EI~
uod"'e then at
LOCO pieces of this seasons newest styles and coorngs in
Ratiste, st. Gall Swisses, and Corded Effects The
regular value of this line is Il lie per yard Intro Q3e
100 pieces of French F. X. There only two colOrs in
this black with three of white printed
polka dots These the demand is bn1~
very great Will be introduced at, yard ...sS2S
1000 pieces of Swiss Mulls Moussenes, Dimities,
and ases also Tatiste with Dresden borders also at
least hundred STYLES black white such polka dots
striped figured and floral patterns We feel positive that such
grand collection is shown anywhere, intro l01@
duccd at per yard.
Madras in plain and striped One of the most suitable fab
for skirts shirtwaist and shown this
This material 80 inches wide and represented by the
pretties line of patterns shown; introduced BE~
The Washington times., 1902-05-18
Table d,Hote Dinner at Barton's,

beginning Sunday MAJ is, @ to . D. M. sl0a
Bsrton's well known cuisine. Coolest Jin!ne-room
10 the city. Music.
The Washington times., 1902-05-18
rHE SIN ANn MnnN

Highest temperature, p. m...........s2
Lowest temperature, : a. m...........57
The Washington times., 1902-05-18

A new home for the colored Odd Eel
lows of Georgetown will be constructed in
the near future. II will be located on
the east side of Twenty eighth Street. be-
tween and Streets.
The Washington times., 1902-05-18
WEATHER INDICATIONS.
TEMPERATURE.

Fair and warmer today and tomorrow;
fresh southerly winds.
The Washington times., 1902-05-18
TIDE TABLE.

sun rises. .4:45 a. NJ. sun sets...7:07 PM
Moon rises.......... Moon sets. .2:3i A.
The Washington times., 1902-05-18

The Commissioners have directed that
the specifications in the contract with
Mr.. ID. F. Mockabee be changed so as to
require that the specified temperature OF
" degrees In certain rooms be maintained
when the weather temperature is Is de-
grees above zero, and that payment be
made for work under contract. less the
sum OF $1,000, which is retained pending
the final test Of the heating apparatus un-
der the terms of the contract.
The Washington times., 1902-05-18

special mass will be celebrated to-
morrow morning at o'clock, at Trinity
Church. which will be attended by the
members of Keane Council, Knights of
Columbus
The Washington times., 1902-05-18
STREET LIGHTING

High tide.....5:1S A. NJ and SAG p NJ.
| Low tide. ..................1l:5l F. NJ
The Washington times., 1902-05-18

Messrs. ]. Holdsworth Gordon, DR..
Thomas J. Jones, and Edward F. LOCKER
have been appointed members of the gen.
eral committee. at the tri-diecesan con-
vention of the Brotherhood of st. Andrew,
which opens today and concludes tomor-
row at Trinity Church in Washington.
The Washington times., 1902-05-18

At the instance of Prof John T Free
man. supervising principal. and upon the
recommendation OF the Superintendent OF
Police the Commissioners have recon-
.,1issioned Messrs. Albert vermillion. for
duty at the Peabody School; Henry Been.
at the Carbery School; c. L. Witherow,
at the Towers School; Joseph Parsons. at
the wallach School, and X. /. Wood, at
the Brent School.
The Washington times., 1902-05-18

+ lewis 'Redrnan. colored. who resides at
s2s Third Street southwest, while at work
loading ice upon the delivery wagons at
the wharf OF the American Ice Company.
yesterday afternoon, slipped and fell upon
a pair OF ice tongs. which pierced his left
side He was taken to the Georgetown
University Hospital, where his injury was
discovered to be but slight.
The Washington times., 1902-05-18

Major Sylvester, Superintendent of Po-
lice, has notified the Commissioners that
his department doubt thoir authority TO
enforce stricter supervision over the op-
erations at the dump on Rock Creek, be-
tween n and y Streets. The reason ad-
yanced is that the dump is on private
property, and Is under the Jurisdiction
OF the owners, and the police do not think
they have authority 10 prohibit them from
Milling the dump as is being done.
The Washington times., 1902-05-18

The ladies of the Heliotrope Circle re-
ceived its friends last evening at 2106
p Street. The members of the order we're
assisted by Mrs. Josephine Beason, Mrss
Grace Brown Misses Jackson. Foster, and
Carter. The circle was represented by
Mrs. Alice Carroll. Mrs. Martha Howard,
Mrs Lavinia Palmer, Mrs Mary E.
Turner, Miss Lille Smith. Mrs. Richard
son. and Mrs. Morgan. over one hundred
guests were received during the evening.
A large crowd witnessed the second an
nual concert Of The Boys" ut st. Albans
Parish Hall last evening. which was
decided success.
The Washington times., 1902-05-18

Imitation Water-colors and Anr
Game Pictures. in gold or oak Hl
frames. size II 1-2x26 1-2. 1O
Circle Pictures. in 3-inch black
frames, variety of good subjects. in
cludiDg Countess Totoka's
Baby Smart" Madonna. Pha- anC
rraoh's Horses. and other sub l1l
Fourth iloor-Picture Dept.
The Washington times., 1902-05-18

Lieut. r. B. Boyle. of the Third police
nrecinct. has notified headquarters that
tbo livery stable keepers throughout his
nrecInct have been ordered not TO occupy
The public space with their vehicles, and
the officers have been given instructions
to procure warrants for any who fail to
comply with the law. This action was
,atcn or complaint OF several residents
., the practice OF iiverymcn at Nineteenth
street and Pennsylvania Avenue and on
n street near Eighteenth Street
The Washington times., 1902-05-18
Standard Small Wares and Dres

Simmons Automobile Improved Shirt
Waist and Skirt Holder. includ- 1SC
ing long waist former. III
Real Shell Whalebone, 36-inch
strips. warranted not to break, INC
The Cling-socket Fasteners, 1SC
best in the world, per dozen.... ~
Sateen La Refine Brush Binding, &c
velvet finish top, per yard. d.......i
Satin finished Spool Cotton, 10C
2O0yard spool. per dozen.... u
Linen Skirt Binding. 5-yard &C
pieces, per piece ce................O y
None-better Shirt Waist Shields,
self-adiusting. 10 sewing re- QSC
quired. from zoe per pair to-. ~
Diamond Crochet Silk. three INC
spoOls Observation-Disclosures. ~
Aluminium Hair Pins. per dozen. y
The Washington times., 1902-05-18

Galvanized Iron Wash Tubs, zoe
made with strong handles, special ~
b. T. Babbitt's Best Soap-Schultz
Star Soap-pyles' Pearline-Star
Oleine-Brook's Crystal-French Ball
Blue-Cameo StGrch-Ealipse Borax-
Capital Ammonia Eagle Liquid Blue
Popular Lye-B. 7. Babbitt's Powder
American Securing Soap and Wash
ing Fluid-choice of either Tic
Curtain Stretchers-the never sag
kind-nnishod with nickel-plat QSC
ed pins; sp-oial. ~
The Washington times., 1902-05-18

The b. H. Warner Company have re-
quested the Commissioners that an item
for grading and macadamizing New Hamp-
shire Avenue, between Whitney and
Brightwood Avenues, be sent tG the Com
mittee on Appropriations with request
that IL be included in the District bill
for the ensuing fiscal year. 1t appears
that this item was omitted from the
House bill, though recommended by the
Commissioners in their estimates. The
company desires that Il be now restored.
The Washington times., 1902-05-18

100 pieces of Imperial China Dime
Sets. combining Dinner. Tea. and
Breakfast service. each one daintily
decorated and gold lined. spe- & QQ
ciai. ..................
Water Coolers. handsomely Japan
ned, porcelain lined through 81 ~
out. with nickel-plated faucet. -'iS
Gem Ice Cream Freezers; full gallon
size-hest cedar tub. every one guar
anteed to give perfect satisfaction or
they can be returned. spe- 81 Sq
cial ..........s.....
House Furnishing Dept.-Third floor.
. ,rl n , n Z,
The Washington times., 1902-05-18

On the Recommendation of Capt. Ches-
fer Harding, Assistant to the Engineer
Commissioner, the Commissioners will in
form Mr. w. r Davidson, that his
uuest for the laying OF a water main in
Kentucky Avenue, between j and L
Streets. cannot be granted until sewer IA
ciiities are provided for serving his prop
erty. He will be further informed that
the sewer in question had been advertised
and Nav 2S SET for the hearing OF objec-
lions thereto.
The Washington times., 1902-05-18
Summer White Spreads.

Extra large and deep Fringed Cro-
chet Spreads. also representing pat
terms of Marseilles designs. r m
which we shall sell you, in I'll
stead of $1.15. at........p ssOV
Full 1914 size Allendale Spreads,
the best summer covering
put on any bed: every q M
where sold at s1.3S; we Of M
Extra quality White Crochet Spreads.
four different Marseilles pat nnr
terms. ready for use. the $l.25 QN
patterns OO
The Washington times., 1902-05-18

16x20 Matted Platinum and =eC
Fancy Prints. mounted in . III
inch gold frames. es..............1O IL
Etchings. size lSx3l 1-2. s. nNr
inch gilt frames. ornamented Hxj
corners, nicely matted. special. w
Genuine Pastels. size 13x25, in Pinch
geld frames. heavily ornamented cor
=s5 $s@.. e %.s5 saa;;sps: ssss; s.,:5 149
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-09-06

| trust question alone while in New En-,
GLAND because of the money IN that
section invested in great combinations
Of capital; but Mr.. Roosevelt is different
from other men who have occupied the
position he now holds. He. cares little
for. the mere popular approval and
much for hi. convictions He believes
that there must be some sovereign power
over the trusts, and he deeidedhe wot1ld
present his views on that question to
THE verg<people who needed most to be
aroused to the danger. He therefore
lmade his most ella borate trust speech to
the business men of Boston. He talked
of no other issue to those most conser-
vative of business men, and he seems
to have impressed them with his ear
nestness and logic. 1t was the most
remarkable speech ever read. 1t does
not read like a prepared speech, but
like the earnest neart to heart talk Of
one man to another whom he desires to
win over to his position. He spoke
personally to each and every man who
was present in that big audience.
"You will see the President as ear
nest about Cuban reciprocity when. he
goes west. He will present his views
on that question most forcibly to those
who have been represented here as hos
tile to that policy. He desires to meet
the people and apologize for nothing
which he believes necessary He does
believe that there must be some regu-
1ation of trusts, and he has given his
reasons to those who were. said to be
opposed to his views. He does believe
in Cuban reciprocity, and he will give
his reasons for that belief to the people
who have been represented as opposed
to the policy.
There is something novel in this
and something altogether admirable
1t p'a aces the President squarely on the
issues before sthe people. There is nc
lodging and no talk for applause by
saying what the people most desire te
hear. President Roosevelt does not re
gard himself as an apostle crying in the
wilderness to educate the people. But
he has been invited and importuned to
visit different sections of the country
and he is going to be frank and coura,
geous in saying to the people what he
believes he should do as their executive
and give an account of his stewardship
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1902-09-06
Presidents P|ll. :.
HIS DEFENCEsOF POIICIESINI
OPPOSITION STRONGHOLDS
Old Politicians Astonished.-Ex-
pected That He Would Avoid
Subjects on Which He Wassnot
in Harmony With His Audience
LMr. Roosevelt However, Not
That Kind @ofNMan. w q. sSsS4 y

President Roosevelt's speeches in New
IS England are attracting unusual atten-
: tion because apparently he has revers.
led the old rule of talking on subjects
which tits supposed meet the APPROVAL
of those 5who dominate the politics OF
particular sections 1t was. predicted
generally that the President would make
Cuban cciprocity the keynote of his
~speeches in New England because New
England gave him hearty support in
Congress on that issue, but he has ta-
ken up the trust question there, where
the people. it is said, are little worried
: about trusts. 1t is predicted here that
when he goes west in the latter part
OF Setember the President will talk Gu
8 ban reciprocity iu Michigan, Wisconsin,
Minnesota, Nebraska and Iowa, which
furnished the votes in congress against
that proposed legislation. -----..--
~ "PreSident Roosevelt is not talking
to win the applause Of the public" said
a member of the cabinet. "fIe was
invited to visit different sections of the
country and make speeches. He accept
ed those invitatations and has the cour
age to defend his policies where it is
said there is hostility to them and thus
test the sentiment of the people.
Z Judging by congress as the repre-
sentative branch of the government il
was natural to suppose that New En-
gland would be a good place for the
President to talk on Cuban reciprocity
and a dangerous place for him to dis
n cuss the trust question, because the New
England senators and representatives
have been very guarded in their criti
cism of the trusts and enthusiastic fol
Cuban reciprocity. The President was
advised by some politicians to leave the
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