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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09
SecTetary's Report.

The annual report Of Mr.. H. c. Hengs-
tier, recording secretary OF the District
Union. for the year ended August 81,
1902. showed that the present member
ship of she union consisted Of 81 sOcie-
ties, containing 4,231 active members,
sos associate members, AMI 5I5 honor
airy members, or a total II SAP. The
following table gives the membership
by denominations, to which is added the
membership of the Junior Union, show
ing the total Christian Endeavor
strength Of the District 10 be 120 socie-
ties, with lib members:
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09
TEMPERATURE.

Temperature at Q a m.-..---.------.--Il
Temperature at u m........-...-.-.IA
Temperature at p m-.--.-.--.-..-.-IS
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09

By order o. the Commissioners. 700
feet OF 6-inch water main viii be laid in
Pie-repont Sseet, between Hubbard
Place and Thirty-foUrth Street. includ-
ing the erection Of one FIRE hydrant, at
an estimated cost OF SCI
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09
THE sun AND THE MOON.
TIDE TABLE.

IN rises. 5:34 am. Sun sets. SCI pm.
soon rises. Moon sets.10:50 pm
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09

sewer viii be constructed IL the
east side Of Thirteenth street. northwest.
between E and F Streets, al ar esti-
mated cost Of $3.50, chargeable 20 the
current appropriation for main and pipe
sewers.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09
Use Jackson splint Coal.

Better than bituH1inous and cheaper thar
anthracite; $50 per ton 5 : DaisH & sons.
1917 G St NV
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09
STREET LIGHTING.

High tide. I2:f4 am. and 12:25 pm.
Low tide..........7:20 an. and i:27 pm.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09

Permission has been granted TO Mr.
John Callahan, general manager of the
Norfolk and Washington Steamboat
Company, to suspend banner across
the street at the intersection O. Sew
enth and Water Streets southwest dur
ing the week OF the G. A P. encamp-
ment. on condition that the lower edge
OF the banner is at least twenty-five feet
above the surface OF the roadway.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09

The roadway Of Seventeenth street
northwest, between and Z Streets viii
bc mecadamized, at an estimated cost OF
$4,33I. chargeable 10 the current appro>
Friation for Repairs 10 Streets
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09

Suburban Cottage Building Easy and
6z20 shingles. No. ,. S5.5Oat 9th and y y ave.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09

Nc. Poplar, Dressed, 3 cts. only, and
fine poplar also for cabinet work. Libbeg q Co.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09
ADJUSTMENTS.

Lamps lit today pm
Lamps cut tomorrow ....-.-.-.4-49 a N
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Efect u New Law.
Many Protests on File.

No sooner had the board organized
than people began 10 pour IN TO examine
the assessment, and 10 learn upon what
amounts they would be taxed M Ham
iltc1, clerk OF The board. announced that
ne had on file 80 protests from owners
Of suburban property against the valua-
ton made By the appraisers Those
visiting the Office today were principally
after the figures. and they viii prepare
their protests later
One man stated that he had ten acres
OF suburban property, which the records
showed has been assessed at 81 800 an
acre, Whine he has had q standing ad-
vertisement 4 the papers for several
weeks offering II for $500 an acre. He
declared lit this land was clearly as
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09

Closing Week at Chevy Chase Lake.
T. ; Marine Band in grand concert every
evening. +silowcd by dancing in The pavilion.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09

y street hydrant VIII be erected al
the corner OF SeTenteenth and a Streets
southeast, at an estimated cost O! $40
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09

Permits for projections beyond the
building liue have been recommended
by the Commissioners in the names Of
Col 2 2. Russell. Thomas Haislip, Fred
L. Foland. William F. Rose. Wa En-
gle. and John Keyes.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09
MATTERS OF INTEREST
In DISTRICT AFFAIRS

The Commissioners have directed that
so feet q 6-inch water main be laid in
Hubbard Place and Pierrepont Street at
an estimated cost Of S416.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09
Opening Of New Assess
naent Books to the
Public.
SUBURBAN RATES HIGHER
Board Of Equalization and Review Or
ganized by Assessor DaTneiile-WiH
Row Begin Work Of Hearing and Con-
sidering Complaints-The New Law.

The tax books OF the new trieBnial as
sessnent o. real property in the Dis
trict we're made public this morning
when the Board Of Equalization and Re
view was organized for business. The
Office was filed with people looking up
their tax rates.
The board consists OF the Assessor, Nj
h H. Darneille, who Is chairman, and
the members OF the board OF assistant
assessors. Messrs. Matthew Trimole, 5.
T. G. AorselI, and E. " W Grimm, the
realty appraisers, and Alexander Nc
kenzie, and Francis Nye, the appraisers
OF personal property.
Mr. DaTneille called the beard TO or
der AZ 10 o'clock. reading the laws re-
lating 10 their duties. and gave some
brief Instructions regarding the work
The roll OF members was called, all be-
lDg present
4 pleasant diversion resulted from Mr..
Matthew TrimDle handing 10 the Asses
scr the ebony gavel presented 10 the
: former at the LAST national convention
Of the Alpha Delta Phi Society, which
net in this city, and OF y hich Mr. Trim
lie %as the president Mr. Darneille
welded the beautiful mallet with MS
usual grace III calling the meeting, TO
order.
Busy With Personal Tax Work.
The Assessor remarked to The board
that two Of its members. Messrs. Nc
Kenzie and Nye we're busfIy engaged in
the work OF appraising me personal tax.
and expressed his desire that they
should be excused from the meetings OF
the board. except when it became neces-
sary to call in the services OF one or
both q them to make quorum BY vote
OF the board this arrangement was
agreed TO. and Messrs Mckenzie and
Nye retired from the meeting 10 take up
their task of examining the personaI-tax
lists
The present sittIEgs Of the Board Of
Equalization and Review should have be-
gun January / list. but under authority
OF Congress- the tasis AIT assessors were
instructed TO Iaa6e lie new assessment
on what is known as the 65 % per cent
basis. That is they were required By law
10 place all the real property in the
District On the books assessed at not
less than tEyo-l hiT4~ of its actual value.
Eject II New Law.
This required Ice assessment TO be
made over agai1, and several months
we're required to eject the change Fur
thermore the PROPERTY was to be as
sessed at IL per cent OF its appraised
value. without the former distinction be-
tween agricultural land" and i'm
proved property
To enable The bOAd 20 make the ap-
pTaisement on this OASIS Congress by
special enactment deferred the meeting
Of the Board OF Equalization and Re
view to the second Tuesday in Septem-
beTs and directed that the board sit in
daily sessions from that tine TO Oc-
tober g.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09
Lumber Hau!ed TO the Country and

n G pine aooliug. so, BY +, Libbey ( Co.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-09-09
S. KAHN. SONS & COMPANY.
S. KAHN, SONS & COMPANY.
The BUSY CORNER. ]"

After Monday September VIII be Open Until
z. Saturdays Excepted
ALWAYS The sgsT EVERYTHING FoR The LEAST MONEY.
Douglas Island news., 1902-04-30
NOTICE OF FMARSHAL'S SALE ON
 RXECITTION

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that under and pursuant to Writ of Execution issued out of the United States District Court for Alaska, Division No. l. at Juneau, in cause and Vim. Barbridge was defendant on the 21st day of April, 1902, and to me as Marshal directed, I have levied upon the following described property, to-wit:
 First, The Venice Lode Mining Claim situ- .ated on the south of the Mineral King min ing claim on Douglas Island, Alaska.
 Second, The Florence Lode Mining Claim south of and joining the Ready Bullion lode mining claim also on Douglas Island; the loo O. of record in Book 12, page 1SO, of the Records of Juneau Recording District, Alaska, to which reference is here made for more par ticular description.
 And will on Monday, the 2nd day of June, Commissioners office, Douglas , Island, Alas morning and o'clock in the afternoon of said day, sell the above described property to the highest and best bidder for. cash to make the moneys in said Writ mentioned.
 Dated the 18th day of April, 1902.
 JAMES NJ. SHoUP, U. s. Marshal for Alaska.
 by GEO. A. HILL, Field Deputy.
Douglas Island news., 1902-04-30

Mrs. John Feusi gave party last Friday afternoon in honor of her little daughter Anna, who on this day at tained the age of one year. The invited guests were little folks, chaperoned by big folks. Mrs. Feusi served one of her excellent lunches, and Baby Anna was the recipient of number of presents. Among those present were the follow ing: Mrs. Hoerler and daughter Alice, Mrs. Sverdstein and daughter Esther, Mrs. Bach, son Frank and Baby Bach, Mrs. Gould, Mrs. A. Hopp and Leah Hopp.
Douglas Island news., 1902-04-30

The Douglas Island Athletic Associa- tion was organized at the Natatorium and Gymnasium last Saturday evening. Prof. V. l.. Holt was elected president; s. T. Bonino, business manager, and c. A. Lindstrom, treasurer. A practice game of basket ball was indulged in Saturday evening, and on Monday eve- ming two picked teams contested for supremacy, the score standing ' to at the end of the game.
 The Ladies' Athletic Association of Douglas Island was organized last night. Miss Catherine Spiers was chosen as president, Mrs. E. E. Smith treasurer, and Miss Lizzie McKanna secretary. It is the object of the Asso- citation to include one or more basket ball teams in the membership. The rolls are still open and the ladies of the Island may make application for mem- bership by handing their names to one of the officers.
 The funeral of Charles Erikson, who died at Seattle on April 14th, was held at the Congregational Church in this city on Friday, April 25th, at ? o'clock p. m., Rev. J. N. Sundquist, of the Lu- theran Church, officiating. A large number of friends of the deceased at tended.
 Subscribers to the News, who do not reside on the Island, should notify us if they still want the paper after the time for which they have paid has ex- pired.
Douglas Island news., 1902-04-30

The Trinity Guild, of Juneau, will give social and promenade concert at the Juneau Opera House on next Fri day evening. An invitation is extend cd to Douglas people to attend.
 Mir. F. A. Conlee has resigned his po- sition at the Treadwell Foundry and will leave this week, accompanied by Bob Hatcher, for prospecting trip to the Southward. He expects to re- turn in the fall.
 Butler Bros. and Pat Lynch have leased the old Island Lodging House of Mrs. Kane for term of years. TRe building will be entirely overloaded and repainted and the store room will be occupied by Butler Bros. with their stock of liquors.
 MT. F. w. Hoyt was laid up yester- day by an attack of the grippe, He ex- poets Mrs. Hoyt up from the Sound about June lst. When she comes she will be accompanied by Miss Hoyt, who was born March 18th. That's the req son Fred can smile when he has the grippe.
 Charlie Allison, for long time an employe at the Treadwell machine shops, left on the Topeka for his home in San Francisco, Calif Charlie is thorough mechanic and has bright future before him, in which he has the good wishes of many friends on Doug las Island.
 Old man McKeath, night watchman at Treadwell for so many years, who has recently been living in Douglas, has disappeared. He has not been seen for about two weeks and his friends are anxious about him, fearing that he has met with some accident. Who knows where he is?
 Yesterday was Ladies Day at the Natatorium and the attendance was larger than it has been before on any occasion. In the evening the ladies yielded the gymnasium hall to the gen. tlemen and large crowd witnessed an exciting game of basket ball, which re- suited in score of 20 to 10.
 
 Messrs. c. A. Lindstrom, Chas. Fox, o. H. Bernard, R. J. Willis and H. H. Sterling made trip Sunday to Aux Bay on the launch "Hyak." By con certed effort they captured a real live King salmon, which with the exception of coat of tan was all they brought home as the result of their efforts.
 The S3rd anniversary of Odd Fellow ship in America was appropriately eel ebrated last Friday evening by the Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Juneau and Douglas City. The exercises were held at the Juneau Opera House and large delegation of Islanders attended. AS they went to the ferry landing from the hall Dave Brown and Dan Camp. cell led the procession and furnished marching music with their bagpipes. All who attended report a good time.
Douglas Island news., 1902-04-30
Oriental Astrology
 Reveals Your Life.

Success in love, marriage, business, etc. Descriptive photo of whom you should marry. Satisfaction or money refunded. Send birth date with 10c for type written horoscope, including copy of my book on Astrology.
 PROF. PosTEI, No. 58 Lansdowne, Pa.
Douglas Island news., 1902-04-30

A. A. Wright, Joe Loebater, Mrs. E. Hain and 4 second class passengers went South from Douglas on the Hum boldt.
 Frank Bach made trip to the Bes- sic mine last week, bringing down two tons of ore for shipment to the Taco ma shelter.
 Messrs. Shepard, Brant, Skeavington, West and Leonhart, of Juneau, visited the K. P. Lodge in this city last Thurs day evening.
 Everett Weesner, whose sickness was mentioned in last weeks News, devel- oped case of measles, from which he is rapidly recovering.
 Miss Bertha Nelson will go to the Sound on the next Seattle. She has re- ceived word that her niece who lives in Seattle is seriously sick.
 Mir. A. Murray will erect two com fortable cottages on North Third street this summer. The work of clearing the ground is already in progress.
 Stephen Raymond, of Port Angeles, a brother of townsman l.. Raymond, stopped in the city few hours this morning, on his way to Valdez.
 The Ladies League of the Congrega- tional church will give violet tea, in the church parlors, Thursday after noon from 2 o'clock to 5, May 8.
 The spring grand jury will begin work at Juneau on May 9th. Douglas will be represented by c. M. Harrison, John Egan, P. H. Fox and N. King.
 If you are going to make a garden this spring you will need rake, hoe, spade, and some other things. See Wortman. He has what you want.
 Mrs. Conrad Hoerler made business call on the News last week and paid a years subscription in advance. Mir. Hoerler is in the Porcupine country.
 Jones & Dale lost one of their fine gray horses Monday. He became very sick, and as an act of humanity, they killed him to put him out of his misery.
 The district court will set in Juneau on May 12th. J. J. Penglase, Henry Hall, J. T. Carmony and Thos. Cashen, of Douglas Island, will assist in meas uring out justice.
 A meeting of the Douglas Natatori- um and Gymnasium Association is called at their hall on Tuesday evening, May 9th, at 8 o'clock sharp. A full at tendance is desired.
 While shifting some heavy timbers around on the ferry slip yesterday, townsman H. c. Jones missed his foot ing and fell into the water, accompan- jed by truck. He clung to the truck until he reached the bottom, but didn't bring it up with him. No harm done to Jones but the truck is still in soak.
Douglas Island news., 1902-04-30
A Free Show
 at Ohnan's Hall.

Beginning Friday, May 2nd. free show will be given every evening at Ohman's saloon on Third street. The Kramers have been engaged and the music will be first class.
Douglas Island news., 1902-04-30
Natatorium Family Day.

Commencing with Thursday, May 8, and every Thursday thereafter until further notice, shall be Family Day. All ladies and ladies with their escorts admitted to all the privileges of the in- stitution. This shall not conflict with Tuesdays and Fridays, exclusively la dies days.
Douglas Island news., 1902-04-30
Notice.

To the patrons of the Natatorium:
 The main Hall will be closed all day Monday and Monday night, May 5th to accommodate the installation of a Camp of the Arctic Brotherhood.
 Bathers will be admitted to the base ment at the side door.
Douglas Island news., 1902-04-30
Religion and Culture.

Next Sunday evening the Rev. Will liam Davies will consider the practical subject of reading. Sunday School at P. M. Young Peoples meeting at 7:15.
Douglas Island news., 1902-04-30
When You Pass.

The lack of snow this winter has left Third street is in good condition for a promenade. Don't forget to stop in at Ohman's and get a glass of Red Top whiskey, when you pass.
Douglas Island news., 1902-04-30
Dr. I. H. r1oore

will be found at his Douglas City office from 8:45 a. m. to 1915 a. m.; from 1:30 p. m. to 500 p. m. and from 8:15 to 9:15 p. m.
Douglas Island news., 1902-04-30

to Douglas from the South.
 Go way back and sit down. If you need chairs, see Jobn Feusi.
 D street has undergone some needed improvements the past week.
 Mir. Rushford has purchased one of the Hoofer houses on F. street.
 Whoever drinks Olympia Beer, comes again. Always on tap at Milans.
 Ohman, the man on Third street, now sells the famous Red Top whiskey.
 A whiskey without heartache, is the Phil Sheridan Rye, at Milsn's Place.
 Mrs. Kane will improve her city prop erty by liberal application of paint. Have you seen the new waists at Lindstrom's? If not, go and see them. Mayor Forrest, of Juneau, looked approvingly upon this city Sunday last. At the Glory Hole you will find the celebrated Buffalo Lithia Water. Try it. Mir. Walter Gould has had his house freshly papered and painted inside and out. The very latest in Ladies Spring and Summer Waists at the' Treadwell Store.
 Kemmis, the jeweler, is brightening up his store front with spring coat of paint.
 A new shipment of Trunks and Val ises, all sizes and descriptions at P. H. Fox's. When you want fancy drink go to the Glory Hole and call for Apricot Brandy.
 Will the man who borrowed the step ladder from the M. E. church please return it? Mir. J. K. Clark has beautifed his residence property by the addition of neat fence.
 It is surprise how low Lindstrom is selling his new line of Ladies' and Children's hats.
 Mir. Henson has brightened up his city clerks office by an appropriate sign and coat of paint.
 Some evil disposed person threw scalding water on valuable dog be- longing to Oscar Ohman.
 The Ladies' Aid Society of the M. E. church will meet tomorrow (Thursday) afternoon at the parsonage.
 The 700 mill started up last Saturday but was shut down again Sunday, be- cause of shortage of water.
 Mrs. John Gordon has recently pur- chased the two cottages owned by MT. S. Esstberg, in the first ward.
 Dr. Mary D. Chisholm, of Juneau, was caller last week. She will spend the summer in the Howcan country.
 Very hopeful item from thsJuneau Journal: Good news in regard to the Noweu deal is expected this evening.
 The little son of Postmaster Hub bard was quite sick last week, but is again able to be out in the sunshine. Jos. A. c. Brant, of the Record-Miner at Juneau, was in Douglas on Monday and paid his respects to the News of flee.
 We are determined to reduce our stock of Hats, and are still selling S3.5o and s4OO Hats for s2OO. Treadwell Store. Among the new things come to town is shipment of Apricot Brandy at the Glory Hole. It's all the rage in the States. A new line of Fancy Dress Ginghams Dimities, and Fancy Silk Striped Chal- lies in exclusive patterns at the Tread we'll Store.
 The Lone Fisherman got up against the real thing last week and has been turned over to the machinists at Tread we'll for repairs. The Lucy has taken her place on the ferry run.
La correspondencia de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 1890-1943, 1902-08-23
Viaje triunfal
de Mr.. Morgan
POR EUROPA.
FL orc es el verdadero
monarca del planeta.
Dicen que nadie ha des-
tronado todav1a al "Rey
Mill0n.''
de maestro csrresp0nsal }


va nos snuncia el cable que Mr.
J. Pierpont Morgan, cuyo viaie por
Europa ha sido mas comentado que
81 Sc trstkra de mn Monarca, regresa
q esta ciudad en ls semana pr6xima.
Con tai motive, y psra que Sc
yea hasta donde llega ell poder del
orc dios que, desde SaIom6n,
y suu antes, viene Ia humanidad ria
diendo farvoroso quito bueno ser4
reae d ar loa episodes de ese viale,
del cual Mr. Morgan parece sentirse
y con razon sobrada, muy satisfe-
cho.
Emperadores, principles, canci
Heres sc hsn disputado Ia honra de
festejsrle Mr. Morgan represents el
monopolio mas poderoso, verdadero
factor en- ell movimiento comercial
del globo.
El potentado americana anunci6
& so llegsda que 10 que desaaba era
descanso; y sin embargo, en- oiez dias
que paso en- Londres di6 los d!tinos
toques & ls poaerosa combination pa
viers de que ya tienen noticia los lee
torres de eLA CORRESROND DEN.
CIA.. Esta nueva compailla Sc con-
sidera como ell Waterloo de la supre
mAcis naval de I0glstsrra,
En- squellos diez aias Mr. Nor
gan calenr6 algunas confarencias
privadss con Ell Rey Eduardo en- Mari
borough House, como tambian con
Lord Salisbury, Pfesidente entou
ces del G. 4binets y Notros personsges
promineGtes en- In bAncA Y ID polftica
del Reino Unido-
En- Francia tr&to de Atraer hscis
su empress & L. Tfasktl&ntica france
So, pero fracaso completsmente
Allft tAmbien confarencias con
N. W&ldeck Rossesu, Pfesidente en-
tonces del Miuisterio-
De regreso en- LOndres, tugo q.
vestir calzones cortos y otros spare
jos mas menos incomodos GUS exi
de Ia etiqueta iuglass, para sentsrsa
& ls mesa del Ray. Comic con Eduar
do VII. y despues del banquete S M.
le llev6 ap&rte, scstsniando con 81
una convershci6n muy snimada por
espaGio de media hors. Nunca se ha
conocido el texto de esta converse.
cion, psro los que puaieron yer los
intariocutoreS s dist&ncia Green que
fac dc gran interes & iuzgar por la
actitua de- ambos individoos.
En- Vsnecia mas tArde recibi6
por conducto del MluisSro de los Els
tsdos Unidos en- Vlsns una invitaei6a
para que visitarS al En- noerador de
A9stris, invitacion qpe uc pudo
acept@r, por tensr que regrass&r in
me6i$tsmnse Londres & presepciar
Ii c0ronsci6u da E1nardo VII, baio
Is sombta do tapices prestados por
81, tapices qua SO dice uestan mi.
lion y cnarto de- dollars.
PospuestA la coronation, Mrt,
Morgan pas6 Ostende, donde en- 10
fu1ms dc r7gor el Rey de los belg&s
rind1o pleiSo homensgs al ~Rsy del
acero.>
De allf psrti6 para Kiel, gracias
& una invitation personal dei K &iker,
eu cugo yate <Hohen zollern. <lon..
c6hs y depsFtio\ \largamente con So
MAJ estad imperial, as qaien Sc dice
quG abrjga honoos tsmures de que
Q. poaercso lnflpjo del dinero esta
dando sombrs ii influjo do las vie
jas monArqu1ss.
Eo Rns pslAbra, Mr.. Morgan
paeda repsSir hoy las celebres pala
de Cssar: veni, VIII, viuci.