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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-11
OFFICIALS REBUKED.
This Man May Stop Paying Taxes and
End Government

While Commissioner West was absent
from his office this morning. making visit
of inspection to the new police station on
the Tenleytown road, white man. tanned
and thin, entered the ante-room of the Com
missioner's suite at the District building
He accosted Mr.. Louis c. Wilson, private
secretary to Mr. West, and desired to know
If the latter was In. When informed that
the Commissioner was out, the vis.,o be-
came indignant and demanded to know Just
where the Commissioner was.
Il pay his salary" he shouted with much
vigor. and don't pay him for being away
from his Office when call"
MIR. Wilson and others in the room
thought the man was in a jocular frame of
mind. but continued flow of loud and We
hement talk soon indicated that such was
not the case.
The visitor was soon induced to depart in
peace. but not until he gave some very de-
cided and infammatory views of the Dis
trict government, whose support he insisted
depended almost wholly upon him.
III l stop paying taxes. where will you
be-" he asked. 4;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-11
CONFERENCES CONTINUE.
Much Conjecture as to Probable Out
come.


There Is much conjecture among railroad
officials and labor leaders Of this city as
to the probable outcomme Of the present
conferences in Baltimore between the Of
flcials Of the Baltimore and Ohio and the
representatives Of the employees of the COM
pany.
The conference yesterday lasted seven
hours, during which time. 1t is reported.
eleven Of the list of grievances were taken
up. the majority granted without much dis
cussion. three laid aside owing to lack of
information and one rejected in the form in
which submitted. The rejected grievance,
1t Is reported, had bearing on the switch
ing of cars by the crews on through
freights.
According to the general understanding
in this city 1t is contended by the aggrieved
parties that when the new regulations Of
the system became operative in January the
provision relating to the switching of cars
by crews on through fre1ghts was construed
as meaning that the men on through trains
were to be allowed 35 cents an hour for
switching cars over thirty-five minutes at
yards, stations or terminals, either in their
own train or in some other or ON some
siding.
This provision. 1t is claimed by the men,
has been in effect twelve or thirteen years,
and that the officials have at this date
saying that 1t only applies to cases where
cars are shipped to trains other than their
own upon the direction by station masters.
The latest construction placed on the
clause. 1t Is claimed, works a hardship upon
the trainmen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-11
ASSESSMENT QUESTION.
Attorneys Think Names Of All Owners
Should Be Given.

Messrs. Birney and Woodward, attorneys,
have written to the Commissioners pro-
testing against an assessment for taxes
against the parcel Of land known az the
west thirty feet of lot 20 in the square
bounded by Massachusetts avenue, 18th.
18th. and streets. in the names Of Israel
Dorsey and others on the assessors books.
1.-The property was owned by Israel Dor
sey, Adelaide Powell. William A. Meloy
and A. B. Duvall. whose interests all ap-
peared of record" say the attorneys. For
default in the payment of taxes thus as
sessed for 1901 and 1902 the property was
sold to Mr.. c. H. Wiltsie, and a considerable
sum is now demanded. in addition to the
principal of the taxes. for redemption from
the sale. On behalf of the owners we OBJ
ject to the assessment as insufficient and
Illegal in that the names of all the owners
We're not given. The act of March g. 1888,
provides that all real property shall be
assessed in the name of the owner, trustees
or guardian. and further provides that If
the ownership shall be unknown 1t shall be
assessed owner unknown. In the case
in hand the owners were easily ascertain
able and were not treated as unknown, but
were not named in the assessment, as re-
quired by the statute. We submit that the
assessment was radically defective, but
our clients are willing to pay the principal
of the several taxes. without penalties and
costs.
In reporting upon the protest Acting AS
SCISSOR E. w. w. Griffin states that it has
been the custom of the assessors office
when there are three or more owners Of the
same parcel of land to use as a ledger
heading only the name Of the first, with the
phrase. land Others" In conformity to
the usual practice. this parcel was assessed
in the name of Israel Dorsey and Others"
which assessment was deemed at the time
sufficient and legal and is still held so by
the office. For this reason Mr.. Griffin rec
ommends that the relief sought be not
granted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-11
FOR TEST PURPOSES.
District Wants to Inspect Elevators In
Mills Building.

The District Commissioners will forward
a letter to the officer in charge of the Mills
building, at 18th street and Pennsylvania
avenue. now occupied annex to the
Navy Department. asking permission for
the inspection of the elevators in the build
Ing by a representative of the District gov
eminent. The District is greatly interested
in noting the manner in which two different
styles of wire rope used on the elevators
wear.
In report submitted by w. I. Evans. in
spector of elevators, 1t is stated that the
elevators in the Mills building were INSTALL
ed according to the regulations governing
elevators In the District of Columbia, and
under the supervision of the local building
department. A certificate of good condition
was granted March %. 1903. Permits were
granted for the elevat tors with the under
standing that Swedish iron ropes were to
be used on one and cast steel ropes the
other. The specified ropes were adopted,
and the inspector of elevators was instruct
ed to watch the difference in the wearing
qualities of the two ropes. Since then,
however, the building has been leased to
the government. and the District building
department has no Jurisdiction over govern
ment property.
AS the comparisons will give valuable in
formation to the building department. the
Commissioners will ask that the elevator
inspector be allowed to continue his obser-
VatiOnS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-11
CHARGED WITH soRCERY.
Old Negro Shot to Death by Unknown
Men

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
RICHMOND, Va, September 11.-From
Roanoke today comes news Of horrible
tragedy in Franklin county, on Nicholson
creek, not far from the Patrick county
line
Uncle A" Finney. an ex-slave ninety
years old. who lived in a mountain cabin.
was regarded by the ignorant white people
in the vicinity and hundreds of the county
darkies as being a sorcerer.
A few nights ago the old man was called
to his door by three unknown men and shot
to death. Shotguns and rifles were used.
One shot passed entirely through the odd
mans head. killing him instantly. Another
tore away the right jaw and third passed
through hts neck.
The old man was a trapper of considera-
BILE note and spent his time in hunting and
occasionally doing chores for the white peo-
pie of the neighborhood A few weeks ago
Mrs. Mary Holley became ILL., She grew
worse and her Illness baff1ed the skill of the
county physicians. Rumor had it that
Uncle A." had cast a spell over the sick
woman. The midnight tragedy shortly at
terward occurred. One arrest has been
made.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-11
Government Bonds,
Washington Stock Exchange.

ssl ss,, sg call p o'clock
at 1es Wsahnsaon Ga asst Is sn at
pso ee 2s e % otter s:G ana
b. 4 e !; ~ e : 4 (.
Bonasc.pts at IS 74 fo7 bid
Mst;sSsI,sa cert
Columbia s!1 Is; 117A bid, i21 asked. Columbia os
sns G sd pIS " BID
and d,I Electric s. 52k BID; 72N asked.
Gas sss sN bid -. asked
Potomac Telephone Is. los bid. los5z asked wash
ington Market lst es. 1os bid. Masonic Han Asso
Safe DEPOSIT and Trust stocks..Nat!onal Safe
and TsI' d4 S5 BID aSo asked
and and Zoo biz 2S
3D. 1861 asked Home savings Ssaf
Railroad stocks.-Capital Traction. 1e4A bid, 1875
asked Washington Railway and Electric. pref, SO
NatioSai Bank stocks-B.nk Of Washington. $50
SS s i4e "a. eis,ssns = sid; Columbia. IS
is ss s g, es $50 asked American Ma
Franklin, At bid. IS asked. Metropolitan, 60 bid
Gorcoran: 70 bid Potomac. 81 bid. 81 asked. Ar
bid. National Union. Z bid. 8 asked. Columbia. 10
bid. II asked. Riggs. 81 bid. Peoples 6 bid 6N
bid.
Title Insurance Stocks.-Rea1 Estate Title So
bid, 95 asked Columbia Title, bid AZ asked
Washington Title bid. asked.
Telephone and Graphophone stccks.Chesapeake
phone. CON-, s1a bid, AZ asked. American GRAPHIC
phone, pref, ~ bid, asked.
Gas Stocks.-Washington Cas- 60A bid. 81 asked
Georgetown Gas, 70 bid.
Type Machine Stocks.-Mergenthaler Linotype,
1753s bid, 176 asked. Lanston Monotype. ~ bid.
8 asked.
Miscellaneous stocks:-Greene Con. Copper. 19K
bid, 20h asked. Washington Market, 10 bid Nor
folk and Washington Steamboat. go bid. J. Maury
Dove, 100 bid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-11
SERIES OF MEETINGS.
Early Activity Of Business Mems As
ISOLATION Shown.

The Business Mems Association OF Wash
ington has arranged for q series Of meet
ings to be inaugucated early in October,
the purpose Of which will be to give an op-
portunity for discussion of various matters
pertaining to the welfare Of the District. 1t
is proposed at the initial meeting to map
out line Of procedure and during the fall
prominent men will be called upon to dis
cuss questions relating to the District The
meetings, 1t is stated, will be under the
direction of, Mr.. w. F. GUIDE, president of
the association.
The board of directors at a recent meet
ing authorized Mr.. Barry Buckley, secre-
tary of the association. to send out a COM
munfcation to the board of fire underwrit-
ers of the District, asking for conference
between the underwriters and the Business
Mems ASSOCIATE don. The purpose OF this
conference. 1t is stated. is to ascertain the
prevailing rates charged for insurance in
the District, as compared with the rates
prevailing IN several other cities Of the
country. = rEl.
After going over the features Of the case
with Mr.. William Hahn. chairman OF the
special committee from the Business Mems
Association, Mr.. Buckley prepared volum-
nous and comprehensive report, based
upon statistical data secured from the Dis
trict and state authorities. This report he
has submitted to the board of fire under
writer's of the District of Columbia. with
the request for a hearing on the subject. A
reply received by him from that body in
dlcateS strong desire on their part for an
early conference. 1t is more than likely
that this meeting will be held on September
10.
A special committee from the Business
Mems Association, which has been named
by Mr.. GUIDE. Is as follows: William Hahn,
chairman; o. G.: Staples, w. w. Danen-
hover. r. P. Andrews and w. g. Knox.
1t Is learned that Washington business
men are of the opinion that they are paying
higher rate for their insurance than con-
ditiOnS Justify. In other words, the Wash
ington merchants believe they are indirectly
paying for losses by fire sustained by the
insurance companies in Pittsburg. Philadel-
compiled by Mr.. Hahn, 1t is said tends to
strengthen the belief held by local business
men, and 1t Is proposed that the matter be
discussed between the underwriters and the
members of the association, with the hope
that conditions may be changed. in case the
rate here is found to be higher than 1t
ought to be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-11
PROTEST BY Mr.. BALL
DELAWARE SENATOR OBJECTED
TO DISCHARGE OF employees.
Opinion Prevalent That Miss Todd Will
Not Be Reinstated by Post
Office Department.

Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
WILMINGTON. Del, September IL
When Senator Ball was asked today con-
corning the statement made by Postmaster
General Payne that he (BalD had made no
as postmstress at Greenwood, who was
ousted because she was personally obnox-
ious'' to Senator Alice, he said:
Il made a written protest against the re-
moval of the postmasters at Glendale.
Millsboro, Milton and Greenwood, all in
Sussex county, and wrote to Fourth As
sistant Postmaster General Bristow to
know what the charges were, and waited a
week without receiving reply.
Miss Todd wanted to go before Mr..
Payne and make a protest, and I went with
her to the Post Office Department. When 1
went in the building Mr.. Bristow was out.
The chief clerk said that no charges had
been made against any of them.
Did Not Select Miss Todd.
Upon learning of this made personal
protest against all the removals, but did not
pick out Miss Todd's case for formal pro-
test in writing. In speaking of all the four
cases said officials certainly could not be
removed without cause. I noted the ruling
of the Post Office Department that no per-
son could be removed without cause.
Miss Todd then took up her case. as has
before been published I consider that my
general protest against all the removals
covered Miss Todd's case"
When asked about the reported split be-
tween President Roosevelt and the Post
master General over the matter, Senator
Ball refused to discuss it. A regular re-
ton, said today he did not think Miss Todd
would be reinstated.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-11

Funeral Services Over Remains Of Rev.
Gustav Facdous

The funeral services over the remains Of
Rev. Gustav Facius. pastor Of the First Re-
formed German Church Of this city, who
died last Wednesday morning at his resi-
dence, COS N street northwest, were held
this afternoon at o'clock from the church
over which he lately presided. The body
lay in state from 10 o'clock this morning
until the time Of the funeral, at the foot Of
the pulpit. and was visited by his former
parfshioners and other friends. The casket
and the pulpit were beautifully decorated
with flowers in great profusion.
The services were conducted by Rev. NJ
Bachmann. D. D.. of the Reformed German
Church In Baltimore: and Rev. John M.
Church of Washington. sermon in Ger
man was preached by DR.. Bachmann, and
pr. Schick spoke in English of the high
life and good deeds of the deceased pastor
The active pallbearers, the trustees of the
church, were Henry Krauss. William Shut
rumph, g. Ldnke. Charles Volland, George
Bockerschmidt, L. Lucke. g. Rammling and
j. Limberger: the honorary pallbearers. J.
]. Appich, A. Loeff1er, ST.. William F. GUIDE,
John Herpel. E. Kolb DR.. E. Sellhausen, L.
Schmidt and J, K. Pfeil,
The floral tributes were many and beau
dful. Among others was an open Bible.
across the floral pages in purple immor-
telles were the words in German: die
versalung list vertagt. Amen" the words
spoken by DR.. Facius last Sunday as he
closed the large pulpit Bible This piece
was from the Ladies' Aid Society Of the
church. Another beautiful piece was the
tribute from the children Of the congre-
cation, Gates Ajar." in red and white
roses, mounted by a white dove. A cross
and crown Of white and pink roses was
the tribute offered by the council Of the
church.
There was appropriate music by the
church quartet. consisting Of Matte Glib
son. Blanche Muir Dalgleish. Harry Will
kins and Hal Hoover
AFTER the services. which were unusually
long, the friends were given an Opportunity
to view the remains. The church was
crowded with sorrowing friends ana parish
toner's. The interment was in Rock Creek
cemetery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-11
SPEAKERS OF THE HOUSE
Some Interesting Facts About Holder
Of the Office.

VI tAc O1uCo.
Among the earliest duties which will de-
volve upon the members Of the Fffty-eighth
Congress will be the. choice of a Speaker,
and present Indications make it sure that
Uncle Joe Cannon will be the Speaker
chosn from the west
The Speaker OF the Fifty-seventh Con-
gress David B. Henderson. was the first to
be chosen from the territory west of the
Mississippi.
The first Speaker was F. A. Muhlenburg
OF Pennsylvania The post OF Speaker was
held in the Twenty fourth and Twenty-ffth
congresses by James K. Polk, afterward
President.
Speakers Of the House of Representatives
who have been candidates for President are
numerous and include Henry Clay John
Bell and James g. Blaine. Schuyler Colfax,
after having been Speaker, was Vice Presi-
dent of the United States.
The oldest surviving Speaker Is Galusha
A. Grow. born In 1923 and Speaker from
1851 to 1863.
The last democratic Speaker, Charles F.
Crisp, was native Of England. Two sur
yiving Speakers. John g. Carlisle and
Thomas b. Reed. though elected represen-
tatives In Kentucky and Maine respectively,
took up residence in New York.
There has never been a Speaker from the
Pacific coast. and 1t is a somewhat curious
circumstance that Ohio though pre-eminent
In nearly all other political offices has had
in the country's history but one Speaker,
John w. Kiefer, who served only a single
term.
The state of New York has had no Speak
er since the close of the Nineteenth Con-
gress. in 1927. though the state of New
YORK during the whole Of that period has
been the most populous state and the one
having the largest congressional represen-
tatfon.
The Speaker of the FIfty-eighth Congress
When chosen. Will preside over a larger
number of members of Congress than any
of his predecessors. the total membership
Of the next House being 1885,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-11
SENATOR ALLEE SEEN.
Declines to Discuss the Alleged Split
in the Cabinet.

~~AAAASS w DASSoSso IA4O x1AAC6S0 SPAAS
in the Cabinet.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star
DOVER. Del, September 11.-When Sen
ator Alice was seen at his jewelry store
here today relative to the report of a
threatened split in the Presidents cabinet
over the Delaware postmistress row at
Greenwood, he refused to discuss the mat
ter.
Secretary of State Layton. the union re-
publican lieutenant, however, talked freely.
He said:
Il don't think there Is a word of truth in
1t. 1t is nothing more than tempest in
a teapot. No travesty has been made of
civil service rules or any other rules gov
erning like matters. Postmaster General
Payne has made clear and concise state
ment of the matter as it relates to the
Post Office Department at Washington. AS
to the Greenwood case. 1t Is exactly parallel
with the case of the postmaster at Middle
town. Del, in which Senator Ball desired
the same occupant, Mr.. JollS, to remain in
office.
His term had expired and he was serving
without a commission, when Senator Ball
had him recommissioned, which was per-
fecty satisfactory, according to the agree
ment between the two United States SEN
ators relative to post offices in Delaware
In accordance with the same agreement
Senator Alice made the removal of Miss
Todd at Greenwood. Such cases are hap
pening every day throughout the country"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-11
PEDDLINa BOGUS sH1NPLAsTERs
Richmond Man Had Been Notified Tha
They Were Counterfeit.

r. e. Harris. a colored man, has been
arrested and held at Richmond for dispos-
ing Of counterfeit "shinplasters" of the
denomination of % cents Harris wrote
Tuesday to Chief Wilkie Of the secret serv-
Ice, inclosing sample of the money he was
selling and asking whether it was genuine
He said that colored laborer had found
sixty-five Of the 25 cent paper pieces in an
old building. Chief Wilkie Immediately no.
tilted Harris that the money was counter
felt. Harris must have received the reply
from Chief Wilkie Wednesday morning,
but he disregarded it's contents, and he was
arrested Wednesday night trying to dis
pose OF the bogus money. The letter from
Chief Wilkie was in his pocket, it is said
Harris claims that he was not attempting
to pass the notes. but was merely selling
them to collectors of old money He thinks
he can prove his innocence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-09-11
MEETING OF BUTCHERS
NATIONAL CONVENTION TO BE
HELD IN HERE IN OCTOBER.
Proposed Consolidation Of Eastern and
Western observation-disclosures
a Feature Of Program.

The members Of the Retail Butchers Pro-
tective Association Of the District are at
present engaged in making extensive prep
arations for the eighteenth annual conven-
ton Of the National Retail Butchers Pro-
tectfve Association, which convenes in this
city October 8, for a session Of four days
duration. 1t Is expected that there will be
at least GOO delegates from all parts of the
country In attendance at this convention
besides large number Of individual menu
bers Of the association.
The headquarters Of the association will
be established at the Raleigh Hotel. and
the sessions of the convention will be held
at the Raleigh and in the hall Of ths Jolly
Fat Mems Club.
1t Is stated that this national conven-
ton will witness the consolidation into a
national association Of the western and
vious years have hela separate conven-
lions. The two organizations. 1t is said,
are similar in purpose and character, and
1t Is proposed that in the future they Will
combine In meeting national in It's scope
instead OF holding separate conventions. It
Is believed, however, that each of the as
sociations will be maintained. but that
both will be affiliated with the national as
Outline Of Program.
The eastern and the western associations
will assemble in separate halls the morn
ing of October 5, and after the plans of
consolidation have been perfected a large
hall will be secured and both bodies will
then assemble in a union meeting
An address of welcome will be delivered
by some public man connected with either
national or District affairs, after which
the delegates will get down to business In
executive session. Excursions to nearby
points Of interest are proposed for the Sec
ond day Of the convention, in addition to
the business sessions, and on the 7th of
October there will be q grand barbecue at
the Benning race track.
This event, 1t Is believed, will be one OF
the most enjoyable Of the convention, and
elaborate arrangements are being made
for the occasion. Prof. Maurice Joyce of
the Carroll Institute has charge of the
program OF athletic sports for the day, and
there will be foot races, base ball game,
jumping and other track and field events.
The convention will conclude with q
smoker at the Jolly Fat Mems Club, when
an entertainment will also be provided in
addition to plenty to eat and drink.
The program for the convention Is still
tentative, but 1t Is expected that 1t will be
completed inside Of week or ten days.
The committee in charge Of the barbecue
has been selected, as follows: ]. E. Dono-
van, chairman; L. p. Krey, c. E. Ebel.
Charles Daily, E. T. Woody and George
Gerhold. Mr.. John R. Kelley is president
OF the local association. and George Ger
hold Is secretary.