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Evening star., 1902-03-27
NOTICES PROPERLY SERVED.
Views of City Solicitor Regarding Ger
tain Assessments.


The District Commissioners late yester-
day afternoon received an opinion from the
city solicitor, Mr.. A. B. Duvall relative
to special assessments for curbing sidewalk
against lot 9S, square 156, which square is
bounded by Madison, 17th, 18th and P
streets northwest.
THE property is assessed" the solicitor
says: In the name of Andrew B McCreary
who is a nonresident of the District of Co
lumbia; and the returns of service of no.
tices of said assessments are to the effect
that the notices were delivered to Charles
Early, agent The present application for
terest is based upon the affidavit of Charles
Early, who states that he was never all-
thorized to accept service of notice of any
special assessment tax against the proper
ty, and that he so told the person serving
the said bills.
THE act of Congress approved August Z,
1891, under which the assessments were
levied, requires that interest shall be
charged upon such assessments at the rate
OF eight per cent per annum from the date
of service of the notice of assessment on all
amounts which shall remain unpaid at the
expiration of sixty days after service of
notice of such assessment, which notice
snail be served upon each lot owner who is
resident of the District, and if a nom
resident such notice shall be served upon
MS or her tenant or agent
1T does not APPEAR concludes Solicitor
Duvall in any of the papers submit ed
that the owner did not receive those no.
the affidavit of Mr. Early that he was not
the agent in charge Of this property. l am,
therefore, of the opinion that the notices of
assessments were properly served"
Evening star., 1902-03-27
MICHIGAN SOCIAL CLUB
Annual Reception and Banquet a
Pleasant Occasion.

Pleasant Occasion.
The Michigan Social Club held its annual
reception and banquet last night at
Freund's. Many sons and daughters Of the
wolverine state, now residing in the Dis
trict, attended. The ladies held an informal
reception In the parlors, after which the
guests assembled in the dining room, where
an excellent dinner was served.
Mr. ]. E. Nichol, first vice president of
the club was toastmaster and introduced
the speakers The invocation was offered
by Rev. Henry N. Couden, the blind chap
lain of the House. Before the speechmak-
ing began Miss Elizabeth Wahiy sang a
solo, after which Representative III. G.
Smith of Michigan responded to the toast,
Michigan: Her Girls" His remarks were
very complimentary to the ladies of Michi-
gan and were greeted with loud expressions
of approval. The toast, THE Gentlemen: !:
the Men of Michigan" was responded to by
DR.. Nancy Sherman, who told of the vir-
tues characterizing the sons of the state
The program was completed with solos by
Miss Lena Shepard and Mr.. Wall
The committee on arrangements for the
affair consisted Of J. p. Nichol, w. w Ell
bridge and H. ". Bisbee Among those
present were Mr.. and Mrs. George NJ. Buck.
Mr.. and Mrs. D. B.aJewen, Mr.. and Mrs
A. c. Webb. Mr.. and Mrs. ]. c. Tibbett
Mr.. and Mrs. T. G. Gage, Mr.. and Mrs. W.
T. Sherman. Mr.. and Mrs. J. M. Walcott,
N. w. White Mr.. and Mrs w. w. Eidridre
Mr.. and Mrs P. A. Auer, Mr. and Mrs Fl
" Bisbee, Mr.; and Mrs: J. S. Lacy, v. D.
Lacey, H. O'Donnehi Miss Louise Radz,
Nichol. Mr.. and Mrs. w. L. Agnew. MI
and Mrs. William Berwick, Mrs. s. r
Spencer, Mrs: B. d Severance, Mr.. and
Washburn. Mr.. and AIRS. J. c. Maiby Mr
and Mrs. Ira c. Abbott, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Welden, Mr. and MrafWilson, Mr.. and Mrs
Herman Lowe Mrs Mcmillan, Mr. Willer.
William Quinn; MISS Lena Shepard. Miss
den.
Evening star., 1902-03-27
FALSE PRETENsEs CHARGED.
Green Brothers Under Arrest, One in
Pittsburg.

Gustave Green, twenty-four years old,
and Julius Green, his brother, are under
arrest, charged with false pretenses. The
former was arrested in this city yesterday
afternoon and the latter was captured In
Pittsburg last night.
Detectives Hartigan and Horne arrested
Gustave and locked him up for hearing
when his brother is brought here from
Pittsburg. 1t is charged that the young
men came here from New York and ac-
cepted positions as canvassers for the Bos-
ton School of Music. which is conducted
by David ]. Blot. They managed to get a
number Of pupils for the school, and only
a few days ago. it is alleged, they returned
a list of fourteen names.
mandolin was turned over to them to
be given to the pupils. and they were given
four other instruments to be disposed of
in the same way, 1t Is charged. The de-
tectives recovered the instruments in sec
ond-hand stores, where they had been Sold
Evening star., 1902-03-27
Convicted Of Assault,

Charles Crawford. nineteen years old
was before Judge Kimball Of the Police
Court yesterday on a charge Of having
assaulted Frank Layton, a deaf mute. The
testimony was that Crawford went to the
Central Union Mission Wednesday night,
while under the influence Of liquor, and at
tempted to start fight with Layton 9th
ers ordered him out and then he attacked
the deaf mute with a knife and was pre-
vented from using 1t by the interference Of
bystanders. The police were notified and
Policemen Plemmons and Peterson found
Crawford few minutes later near the cor
ner Of Sth and D streets northwest When
informed that he was under arrest he be-
came highly incensed and the officers were
compelled to use force.
Crawford told Judge Kimball that he had
had seven or eight drinks of whisky and
was only playing with Layton. The court
failed to see where the fun came In and
unless a $50 fine is paid the defendant will
be detained at the jail for three months.
Evening star., 1902-03-27
THE ANACOSTIA FLATS
REPORT OF COMMISSIONERS ON
BILL BEFoRECoNGREss.
Work Of Reclamation, They Say,
Should Conform to Plans Of
the Park Commission.

The District Commissioners have for
warded report toaCongress on House bill
No. 12403. authorizing the Commissioners
to enter into contract for the dredging
and Improvement of the Anacostia river
and the reclamation and Improvement of
the flats from the,l line Of the District to
the Pennsylvania avenue bridge. They
say:
THE Commissioners are very much in
favor of any legislation having for its OBJ
ject the reclamation and Improvement Of
the flats of the Anacostia river, which, in
their present condition. form a menace to
the health of the public living along the
line of the stream, and they have strongly
recommended such action whenever the
subject has been brought to their attention
They would invite attention, however, to
the fact that all work of dredging which
has been done in the Potomac and Ana
costa rivers has been under the direction
of the Secretary Of War, and Congress, in
a joint resolution which was approved
April II, 1898, directed the Secretary of
War to prepare and submit project for
the Improvement of the AnacoStia river
and the reclamation Of it's flats from the
line of the District of Columbia to the
mouth of the river, with estimate of the
cost Of the same, a report Of the area and
ownership of and the cost of acquiring the
land to be reclaimed. Two thousand dol
Col. Aliens Report.
'On December IA, 1898, the acting Sec
retary of war submitted to Congress a
letter from the chief Of engineers, inclos-
ing a report from the officer in charge Of
Potomac river improvements, Col. Charles
]. Allen, Corps of Engineers, giving the in
formation requested. This report was
printed as document No. 81, F'ifty-fifth
Congress, third session.
In the report the minimum estimate for
dredging channel, and depositing the
material to an average elevation of seven
feet above low tide, including the construc-
tion of a sea wall, embankment and drain
age to height Of fourteen feet above low
tide, from the District line to the mouth
Of the river, was 81 S39, 800, with embank-
ment and drainage omitted it was 81, ,439, 4S0.
No estimate was made for the exact por-
ton OF the stream covered by this bill,
from the District line to the Pennsylvania
avenue bridge. but from the District line
to the navy yard bridge, longer distance
(about 4,2O0 feeD the estimate was 81 ,62O,-
795. This bill authorizes a contract, or
contracts for the purpose at cost not ex-
ceeding $2,SOOOOO. AS the Commissioners
did not make these estimates, they have no
knowledge whether the amount named will
be sufficient for the purpose.
THE Commissioners would also invite
attention to the fact that the plans of the
park commission cover the portion of the
river from the District line to the Balti-
more and Potomac railroad bridge, across
the stream, about 1900 feet above the
Pennsylvania avenue bridge, and they be-
lieve that any action taken should be on
the lines recommended by the park COM
mission"
Evening star., 1902-03-27

Unique Easter Things.
Novelties, Chickens Gould, 421 9th street
mh22-6t*
Evening star., 1902-03-27
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Prize Debate.

The Davis prize-speaking contest of Co.
lumbar College Will be held in the
hall of the university this evening at 8
o'clock The students who are scheduled
to take part in the contest and the subjects
OF their orations are: Herbert Louis Sol
yom. Present Lack OF Great Statesmen;"
Paul Sperry, THE Power of Music;" Lu-
Gina Frances McGroarty, "Americanism In
Two Centuries" Bertha Winifred Clark
"E.merson's Mission to the Nineteenth Cen
tury,' and Lola May Evans, "A Glimpse
Into Arcadian Literature"
1nterspersed throughout the program will
be musical selections. including piano solo
by Miss Burt, violin solo by Miss Ames
and trio by Misses Showalter Ames and
Thompson.
DIR. A. G. Wilkinson, Prof. George l..
Raymond and DR.. A. F. A. King will COM
pose the committee which will pass on the
merits of the speakers
Evening star., 1902-03-27
Anacostia and Vicinity.

The sailing boat of a party of well known
Anacostians was launched and given the
name Of Elsie Tuesday evening last at the
Talburtt wharf. The craft is commo-
dious one, and was built specially for the
owners. Suitable ceremony was observed
at the launching, those taking part being
Messrs. Richard Carroll, Samuel Gordon,
Arthur Gordon, William Hartigan and
John Prospect. The evening was spent on
the boat, where refreshments were served
A project that Is receiving much atten-
tion from the employees and officers Of the
Government Hospital for the Insane Is the
establishment of a gymnasium at the in
stitution.
Miss Olive Isaac, daughter of Rev. c. O.
Isaac, pastor of the Anacostia Methodist
Church. has gone to New York city to visit
friends.
Z Improvements are being made to the resi-
dence of Mr.. ]. F. Reagan on Monroe
street.
Evening star., 1902-03-27
ALARM ATTRACTS POLICE.
Elderly Man Attempts to Enter House
Believing It is His Home.

An elderly man who is slightly demented
caused considerable excitement about 4
oclock this morning in the vicinity of 18th
and W streets northwest. Pistol shots were
fired and several policemen responded but
instead of finding burglar, as they sup
posed they would, the uniformed men dis
covered James w. Russell of 629 F street
northwest, who had been the cause of the
commotion. He was placed under arrest
and taken to the eighth precinct station.
Mr.. Russell hardly knew where he was or
what he had done. He had made an effort
to enter the house of Mrs. Berry, No 20O4
18th street, but the noise he made was evil
dence of the fact that he was not a burglar
Mrs. Berry and her daughters were alarm
ed, however, and neighbors responded to
their call for assistance by discharging
their revolverS.
Policemen Kelly, Smith, Morgan and Sui
Ivan were attracted to the neighborhood
by the reports of the weapons Russell Of
fered no resistance when they arrested him
and went with them without any trouble.
He said he had gone to Mrs. Berry's house
believing he was at his own home. He was
detained at the station until his relatives
We're notified, and they called and took
charge of him.
Evening star., 1902-03-27
AFFAIRS IN GEORGETOWN.
Bad Break in Water Main at 35th and
p Streets,


A break in the water main at 35th and P
streets occurred yesterday about noon and
for several hours a small river Of water
flowed down the street. The break was a
large one, and being on the high pressure
service the force Of the escaping water
was sufficient to lift up a large area of the
asphalt in the roadway, and washed big
chunks down the street. At one time the
depth Of the water was great enough to
reach above the axle.of the car wheels and
the water splashed on the floor of the trail
ers Of the Metropolitan road. The break
was repaired later in the afternoon.
Some unknown person started a fire in
the dry grass of the hillside Of the aban-
doned high service reservoir, at 32d and U
streets, yesterday afternoon about 5:15
o'clock. Fearing that the flames might in
jure the reservoir itself Policeman Fur
turned in an alarm, to which No. 8 chem
ical engine of Tenleytown responded. The
fire was eXtinguished without any damage
being done. About noon yesterday No. !
combination wagon, attached to Truck E
house, responded to local alarm, a guam
tity of rubbish in the center of 3424 street
being on fire. No damage was done.
r. B. Burroughs of Tenleytown, who sew
eral weeks ago slipped down and severely
injured his left arm, has entirely recovered
from the effects Of the accident
Mr.. Horace Howes, the father-in-law of
LiSut. SOiiii 0"AiioSliS, Is seriously Ill at the
residence Of his son, Mr.. Harry Howes of
1416 35th street.
Mr., Calvin Graves, a brother-in-law of
Col. John A. Joyce, and executor of the es-.
tate Of the late Mrs. Kate A. Joyce, ar
rived in town last evening.
A one-horse delivery wagon, used by Saks
& Co., but owned by the Merchants Parcel
Delivery Company. ran away yesterday
about o'clock, becoming frightened at 35th
and streets by the rush Of water from the
bursted water main. The animal ran down
street, but was finally stopped near Rock
creek. No damage was done
Evening star., 1902-03-27

The annual season Of self-denial insti-
tuted by the Salvation Army has been set
this year for the week beginning April 9Th
and ending April 18th. During this observ-
ance the members offer special prayer daily
for the salvation OF others and deny a part
Of their daily fare, cutting of absolutely
all comforts and luxurtes. The money thus
saved Is to be turned into the fund Of the
army to support the geenral work Of the
organization.
Members Of the different churches, those
interested In religious work and citizens are
asked to contribute to this self-denfal fund
during the week designated. The Salvation
Army Is thirty-seven years old, having been
organized In 1865. 1t has working bodies
In every civilized country on the globe and
pies.
Evening star., 1902-03-27
Said He Was Robbed While Asleep

Edward Poole. colored, whose home is at
Danville. Va. called at police headquar-
ters last night and complained that he had
been robbed Of 45 and a valise filled with
Clothing near Mount Airy, Md. He had
been away from home for several months
al work and had started home to enjoy his
savings. Poole said he intended to walk all
the way home. In order TO save his money
He had a companion, who left him at the
point where he was robbed. Near Mount
ATTY they built a fire Tuesday night, and
Poole says he fell asleep. About 4 o'clock
yesterday morning, when he got up he
found he had been robbed. He walked to
this city. tracking the man with his satchel
In this direction.
Evening star., 1902-03-27
POLICE ON THE ALERT.
Crooks Getting in Their Work on
Various Lines,

Detectives are detailed for duty at the
Benning track each day during the races,
and the followers of the horses who hang
about some Of the hotels keep the other
members Of the force busy 1t is regarded
as certain that a number Of crooks are
here attending the races, and are getting
what money they can in any way they can
get It, The robbery Of Mr.. Colby in the
Capitol grounds yesterday is accredited to
crooks attracted here by the races.
Later In the day two reports were re-
ceived at headquarters showing the work
OF a confidence man in stores. This man
worked what is known as the "f1im-fiam'
or short change" trick. He purchased 80
cents worth Of flowers at the floral estab-
lishment Of J. Louis Loose, 18th and F
streets. and while changing bills he man
aged to get IS more than he should have
received The same trick was worked at
the confectionery store Of J. F. Sheets, No.
132 1th street northwest
Evening star., 1902-03-27
The Easter Floral Show
Season Of Self-Denial.

At Guides Is magnificent. Spring flowers
lilies, etc, in profusion. 1924 F.-Advt.
Evening star., 1902-03-27
All Huunn1Ors S

Are impure matters which the skin,
liver, kidneys and other organs can
not take care of without help, there is
such an accumulation of them.
Pimples, boils, eczema and other
eruptions, loss of appetite, that tired
feeling, bilious turns, fits of indiges-
ton, dull headache and many other
troubles are due to them.
Evening star., 1902-03-27
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Academy-"A Homespun Heart"
Chase's-Miss Bertha Walzinger and po-
EIe vaudeville.
CoIumbia-Mrs Patrick Campbell In "The
Notorious Mrs. Ebbsmith."
Empire-Sandows Own Company.
Kernan's-ImperiaI Burlesquers.
Bellows Stock Company In
Jane"
National-AnnIe Russell In 'The Girl and
the Judge"
Odd Fellows Hall-Mesmerism and hyp-
nOtism.
Rifles Armory-Grand testimonial ball.
Evening star., 1902-03-27
Charged With Vaerancv.

William Barnes, a colored bootblack who
shines shoes near the corner Of 9th and F
streets northwest, was in the Police Court
this morning on a charge Of vagrancy. Po-
liceman Peterson told Judge Scott that
Barnes had been drunk frequently, and
that yesterday he was so drunk that he
could hardly navigate. Barnes said 1t was
a mistake-that he seldom drank anything.
He was given a sentence Of two months on
the farm In default of q so fine.
Evening star., 1902-03-27
Row at q Dance.

row occurred at dance given last
night at the Brunswick Hotel, No. 225
Pennsylvania avenue Joseph Jones COL
ored. of 512 ID street northwest, was cut
across the left arm with a knife and pain
fully but not seriously injured The trou-
bic occurred about IL 30 o'clock. and the
wounded man was removed to the Emer-
gency Hospital for treatment Jones saws
he will cause the arrest Of his assailant
Evening star., 1902-03-27
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Manchester for Mount Vernon at
10 am. and 1:45 pm.
Steamer EsteIle Randall for Glymont and
river landings at $50 am.
Steamer Newport News for Fortress Mon
roe and Norfolk at $50 p m.
Trains leave Pennsylvania avenue and
13i, street for Alexandria and Arlington
every half hour.
Cars leave Aqueduct bridge for Arlington,
Fort Myer and Falls Church.
Evening star., 1902-03-27
Anglers Show Interest.

1t Is expected that large crowd will at
tend the annual oyster roast to be given on
Sycamore Island Saturday by the mem
bers Of the Fish and Game Protective As
ISOLATION. The sale OF tickets to friends of
the association has been exceptionally
large, and the affair will no doubt be the
means OF bringing together 200 or 400 an
glers.
Evening star., 1902-03-27
BERNARD RICH DEAD.
Prominent Washingtonian Dies at
DAUGHTERS Home in Brooklvn

Funeral services We're held this after
noon over the remains of Bernard Rich, at
the family residence, 1921 Sth street north
west. His death occurred at the home Of his
daughter. Mrs. Uhlman, in Brooklyn, N
Y, while he was on visit there, and the
announcement was a great shock to his
friends in this city. He was at the head
of the firm Of merchants whose establish
ment Is at 1922 and 1924 7th street. His
sons, Max NJ. and Louis Rich, were associ-
ated with him in the business.
Evening star., 1902-03-27
Not Responsible for Accident.

William A. Carson, operator of an auto
mobile, and Frank Scipio. colored, driver
of horse, who were arrested March 10 on
charge of colliding with Arthur E. Wood
ward, a bicycle rider, near Pennsylvania
avenue and l1th street northwest, were dis
charged by Police Judge Scott today. The
testimony showed that they were not re-
sponsible for the accident.
Evening star., 1902-03-27
Spanish War Veteran Passes AWAY

Funeral services will be held tomorrow
afternoon at Gawler's, 1872 Pennsylvania
avenue, over the remains Of Charles j.
French. who died yesterday at Sibley Hos
pital from hemorrhage of the lungs The
deceased was employed In the government
printing office During the Spanish Ameri-
can war he served in the 7th California
Volunteers
Evening star., 1902-03-27
Death Due to Heart Failure.

owing to heart failure Ashton g. H. White
died suddenly last evening at his home, 629
A street northeast. The deceased was in his
eighty-second year and had lived hero more
than forty years. He was for a time en-
ployed In the Interior Department, but re-
signed MS place on account Of ill-health
some years ago. A daughter, Miss Grace
White, survives him.
Evening star., 1902-03-27
Small's Easter Flowers

J. Fl. Small & Sons, 14th and sts Wash
tngton; Waldorf-Astoria and 1853 Broadway,
n. Y; exceptionally fine Easter novelties In
towering plants, roses. orchids and violets
Orders taken in Washington for New York
store; delivery to all points In United States.
Advertisement
Evening star., 1902-03-27
Will Be Brought Here for Trial,

William Sullivan, the young colored man
who was recently arrested in Richmond
for the authorities here, to answer a
charge Of having embezzled about $15O
from the Connecticut Pie Company was
given hearing yesterday before a United
States commissioner. He was held for this
jurisdiction and was turned over to the
marshal to be brought here. Detective
Boyd, who went to Richmond to represent
the police department in the case, returned
home last night.
Evening star., 1902-03-27

A small boy named Joseph Abizaid whose
parents live at S221s Sth street northwest
was struck by a colored girl and knocked
down near the corner of 7th and streets
yesterday evening. The boy was SO pain
fully hurt that he was taken to the Emer-
gency Hospital for treatment. One arm
was sprained.
Evening star., 1902-03-27
CITY ITEMS.
Hotel johnson Cafes.

Don't mention it, but this is the season
to tempt the appetite. Our counters are
stocked with New York Little Neck clans,
Blue nt,seaside and Cherrystone oysters;
all the choice fish, shad roe, etc, direct
from the catchers. Also Florida fruit vege-
tables etc. Service a la carte, midday lunch
and table d'hote dinner. Popular prices
Lifetime experience. 1t
Evening star., 1902-03-27
Removing DISTINCTIONS to Navigation

The snag-removing craft of the United
States army engineers Office is still engaged
In removing the trunks of trees and other
snags from the river. Tuesday a large
oak tree was taken out near the buoy
marking the entrance Of small boats into
the Virginia channel. to Georgetown from
the harbor. This tree was so large and
heavy that 1t had to be cut in halves be-
fore the snag-boat machinery could lift It
on the sea wall at the south end of the Po-
tomac Park Yesterday the boat was en-
pioyed In taking up obstruetions on the
channel above the Long bridge
The recent freshet brought down more
trunks of large trees than have been in
the river in many years.
Evening star., 1902-03-27
Wrestling Match Tonight,

Lyceum Theater, after regular perform
ance, lightweight championship of the
south. Joseph Herald Drank SMITH. 13O-lb.
champion of Maryland, VS.. j. F. Hoover
13O-lb- champion of Washington, D. c. Ad-
mission, 1Oc.. 2Jc-. 60c-Advt
Evening star., 1902-03-27
The UNSURPASSED Vintage

Eow being shipped Of G. H. Mumm's Extra
Dry accounts for the phenomenal imports
of 12O,359 cases In 1901. Immense reserves
guarantee continuance Of quality, which Is
similar to the 1889 vintage being more deli
cate and breedy than the 1S93-Advt
Evening star., 1902-03-27

Coroner hewitt was summoned last night
to the house of Grace Fields, colored, No.
53 Defrees street. to give a certlncate of
death of the woman's infant. There had
been no physician in attendance at the time
of the child's birth certificate of death
from natural causes was given.
Evening star., 1902-03-27
KENNYS s

KENNY'S EASTER PICTURE.
Better than ever this year. Given away
Saturday, March 10Th. c. D. Kenny Co.,
Teas, COffees, Sugars. 80 stores
Evening star., 1902-03-27
AUCTION SALES.
Today.

Thomas J. Owen q Son, aucts..-Chancery
sale of valuable improved real estate sit
uated on the east of 14th street northwest
between III and i streets, on Thursday,
March - 1902, at $50 pm.