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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-05
Y S 500 to $500.
ADVERSE RECOMMENDATION.
Col. Biddle Disapproves Application
for Permit for Power House

Col. John Biddle, the Engineer Commas
! sfoner, has made an adverse recommended
ton to his associates of the District board
| on the application Of the Capital Construc-
ton Company to erect power house for
the Portner flats. 10th and U streets. ON
two lots owned by Mr.. Robert Portner on
Portner place. The application was the
subject Of a recent public hearing before
the Commissioners, in which residents on
Portner place protested most vigorously
against the location of high pressure boil
ers, machinery and dynamos in their midst
Portner place is but forty feet wide, and
is used entirely for residences. The appli-
cants claimed that Mr.. Portner owns a
majority of the property in the neighbor-
hood and was therefore entitled to the per-
init. he proposes to heat and light the
Portner apartment house from this detach-
ed boiler and engine building. The protest
ants claimed he had no authority to locate
such plant in a residence neighborhood
outside the lines of the building for whose
use 1t was intended.
The matter was referred by the Com
missfoners to the corporation counsel who
in an opinion states that permit could
be issued for the power house under sec
ton 161 of the building regulations, which
provides for the issuance of special per-
mits under such restrictions as the in
spector of buildings may direct"
From the opinion" says Col. Bidd,e I'm
his adverse Endorsement of the papers, 1.-The
question would simply seem to be whether
the Commissioners consider it desirable to
issue permit in this case. The matter
reduces itself In my opinion, to the ques-
ton whether 1T is good policy to allow, In
strictly residence section of the city a
detached building facing the street con-
tanning boiler and engine house for DOW
er purposes. l believe it should not be-
IL would be distinct detriment to all ad-
jacent property, injuring its value and
causing annoyance to dwellers upon the
street; 1T is not necessary, as all other
such buildings have their plants within
the permit be not granted"
Col. Biddle was absent from the city to-
day,-but will be back tomorrow morning
Mr. w. +. Mattingly, attorney for Robert
Portner, was an early caller upon Com
missioner Macfarland this morning and
asked him to make no Endorsement upon
Col. Bfddle's recommendation until he had
opportunity to confer with the Engineer
Commissioner once more
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-05
Ladies, Night at Mems Club.

The last meeting for the season of the
Mems Club of the Pro-Cathedral Church Of
the Ascension was held last evening in the
club rooms in the Pro-Cathedral house, and
was designated as ladies night" The club
has a membership of forty-two. and from
the attendance 1t looked If every one
was present with his wife, sister or sweet
heart.
After a short business session President
Hickling made some remarks on the sue
cess of the club during It's five months of
existence and added that the presence of
the fair sex rendered the last meeting the
most enjoyable one of the series
The musical program included numbers
of the South" the Greek Dance and med
ley, all of his own composition; Miss Ste
vens, violin solo, accompanied by Miss
Houcher; Mr.. George Melles. tenor solo
Sing Me to Sleep" Mrs. Schutt, instru
mental selections; Mrs. w. G. Miller. So
prano solo. Loves Spring Song; Mr.. j,
Harry Hanlein. songs. The Jonah Man"
evening, by special request of number OF
the members Mr.. Hanlein rendered his own
composition II Take Things Easy"
Refreshments were served in the parlors.
and an enjoyable social hour was spent. A
vote of thanks was rendered to those who
assisted toward the evenings entertain
ment, and the executive committee was
given a rising vote of thanks for the en-
Joyable affairs given during the season. The
committee is composed of DIR. d. Percy
Hickling. president; c. r. Gibson. vice
president; A. NJ. Paynton. secretary and
treasurer. and d. F. Burton, r. d. Moran,
5. w. Il. Pegues and Dr. w. E. Rives.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-05
REPAIRS TO BE MADE.
Result of an Inspection Made of For
rest Hall.

An inspection has been made as to the
condition of Forrest Hall, located on 32d
street between Prospect avenue and N
streets northwest. The inspector has re-
ported to the Commissioners that the cell
ings in the second and third stories are in
a dangerous condition and part of the floor
ing has sagged; also that the flooring of
the north ante-room is out of level. The
first story only is occupied, and If the other
floors remain vacant there will be no dan
ger to the occupants on the first floor
A basket ball club was allowed to prac-
tice on these upper floors last winter. The
owner, Miss L. d. Forrest, states that be-
repairs will be made. Inspector Francis,
who made the investigation. states that he
made several visits to the building, but
was unable to gain admission until yes
terday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-05
MASS MEETING TODAY.
Movement in Behalf of the Russian
Jews

The mass meeting called for the purpose
of soliciting aid for the suffering Hebrews
OF Russia will be held at the Columbia
Theater at 4:30 o'clock this afternoon
Prominent local and out-of- town speakers
will be present to address the gathering
Commissioner Macfarland, who returned to
the city yesterday, sent word to Mr.. Simon
Wolf today that he would be present and
say few words. Mr.. Henry E. Davis will
also be present, and will make a short adj
dress.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-05
SUGGESTS AN APPEAL
DISTRICT ASSESSOR RECOMMENDS
ACTION IN TAX CASE.
Constitutionality Of New Law to be
Decided by Court Of Last
Resort.

Mr. Hopewen H Darneille, the District
Assessor, has called to the attention of the
Commissioners the Importance of taking
an appeal to the Supreme Court OF the
United States in the case Of Robinson
lappin an street broker. against the
District of Columbia, the cause involving
the constitutionality Of the clauses In the
new personal tax law relating to the tax on
brokers' The case was recently decided al
verse to the District in the Court OF APP
peals and Mr.. Darneille recommends that
an appeal to the highest tribunal be taken
at as early a date as possible
The personal tax law, in section 6. para
graph 15 provides: THAT general brokers
shall pay an annual tax of $3.50. That
brokers who are members of regularly or
ganized stock exchanges located outside the
District of Columbia, and transacung
brokerage business therein, shall pay an
annual tax OF 500 per annum. Inat I'M. me
Washington Stock Exchange shall pay $500
per annum, In lieu OF tax on members
thereof for business done on said ex-
change"
Robinson Lappin," explains Mr.. OAR
nellie, "a broker at 7th and streets
northwest not a member of a stock ex-
change, either in or outside the Dis crict OF
Columbia, upon refusal to comply with the
law above referred to, was arrested upon
Information filed by this office; tried In the
Police Court and convicted. Whereupon. he
appealed to the Court of Appeals, which
body, on May 5. 1908. by majority opinion,
decided that the section of the personal tax
law herein above referred to was uncon-
stitutional IN so far as 1t unreasonably
Disseminated between brokers who were
members of stock exchanges located out
side the District of Columbia and those
who were not members of such exchanges
Existing Conditions.
1T follows that If this decision of the
Court of Appeals stands. the tax against
brokers is unenforcable except to the
$500 charged against the Washington stock
exchange, and unless the law is amended
by Congress the District will lose the
revenue heretofore derived from brokers,
and claims for refunds will probably be
filed in each case in which the license tax
has been paid.
THE opinion of the Court of Appeals. as
heretofore stated, was not unanimous
one, Chief Justice Alvey dissenting.
Because OF the Importance of the mat
ter and because II is believed that the con-
stitutionality OF the section in question may
ultimately be upheld, l recommend that an
appeal be taken to the Supreme Court of
the United States"
The matter will be referred to the cor
poration counsel for action.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-05
The Bid Too High.
From the Atlanta Constitution.
A penny for Pennypackers thcughtsi
The Cable.
From the New York Tribune.

From the New York Tribune.
Our picturesque possession of G,tam 10 no
longer a lone and isolated epeck upon the
surface of the Pacific, but is In fcuch Win
Ali the world at an fnstant's notice through
the medium of electric wires. Sooa there
is every reason to expect, all our Pacific
possessions will be directly linked with tho
United States In that way, ana the PhiIp-
pines will be- for purposes of communica-
tion. closer to the seat of government than
New York was a century ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-05

The fire department responded to an
alarm turned in this morning about e:30
o'clock. but the fire had been extinguished
before the arrival of the firemen. An oil
stove had caused slight blaze in the house
of Mrs. Annie Boucher, $40 Parker street
northeast. About IS damage was done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-05
Pennsylvania Avenue and
Seventh Street.
Suit Sale Ends t 0r1l0rr0W Night
The opportunity to save third
upon your promptness tomorrow.


uponyou rpronptn INC
Standard regulates the making; conditions control the
selling. There isn't Suit i'm all this lot that being offered
special that deserves pennys reduction from the regular
price, The patterns most desirable; the making all it could
be- the fit perfection ITSELF the styles popular
Suits atless and awless--rade for critical Inspection
please astidious tastes BUT conditions play their part
Judgment declared for business force and bought them
to sell to you for less than ordinarily would paid
for them.
That the sale ends tomorrow ngscarce1y week from
its inauguration plainly what the public think of them
values, and of enterprise For day the assert
of sizes will be maintained complete with additions
regular stock.
Chevots Cassimeres Homespuns and Worseds i'm Single
Breasted Sacks, with few patterns i'm Breasted
e es'ts worth fort up to and including $780, $0.25
ss'o "s ehoes 70, ana including 325
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-05
Pennsylvania Avenue and
Seventh Street.
TWo=pnece (Neglige) Suits.

W a ass o these summer
hree tim S dnwh els.
Satisfaction with the inngless Suit depends upon the
skill which is Therefore Saks piece Suits
perfection. Our habitua attention
TAIL required SKILL "Fi Reform all
the lasting service and the continued satisfaction of
Suits They hold their shape because they
made right They made right because the best tailoring
talent i'm this country makes Them
There literally hundreds of styles offered for sec
tionn Fancy Fannels i'm genuine Irish F1omespuns, i'm Wool
Crashes i'm Fea1erwegt Cheviots i'm the extreme light and
and the medium sf1ades exclusive patterns many of
the most of the designs being productions
special ORDER The gtest coolest coneiest Suits for the hot
weather-wear Beside these the Plain White
Striped Fannes Serges English Crcketing Cloths
outing The most conservative taste be served
the most extreme tase the most exacting tailoring require
is fully i'm these Summer Suits.
The from
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-05
The charlottesville.

From the Richmond News.Iesder.
The name might be appropriately changes
to slaughtomobils.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-15

Resolves protesting against the Hay
Bond treaty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-15

date passage of that resolution. that our
voice may be known to the country. and
that although we may act in vain, we
may do all we can to save these deserving
people from threatened and terrible
calamity.
Mr. DAVIS of Watervile: Mr.. Speaker,
may | have the courtesy OF the House to
reply?
The SPEAKER: If there is no objec-
ton the gentleman may proceed.
Mr.. DAVIS; Mr. Speaker. wish to
say that / do not want my position carlo
atured. or misunderstood by the House,
and therefore must reply to the gentle
man from Bath tMr. SewalD and saa
that hts charge. of craftsmanship is I'M
founded. His charge that | have at
tempted to railroad a measure, or his in
timation that | have attempted to railroad
measure through this House, is not
true. Mr. Speaker. 1t Is true that Of
fered the other day a resolution for the
resubmission of the Fifth Amendment Of
the amended Constitution of Maine, and
that | asked for its reference to the ju-
dietary committee | did this because
ures carrying such weight as this one and
meaning so much 20 the people of Maine
should go before its proper committee
where it can be properly handled, thor
oughll digested. and al, the proper time
ranortcd again 10 the Legislature. Aid
| say, Mr.. Speaker. and say to the gen
tiemln from Bath Mr.. SewalD.. that it
is Il libel on the intelligence of this House
to ask them to pass a. measure and to
make it law at the beginning of this
session when tl,ey don know what they
are doing. ! have asked for nothing OF
the Find. l do not propose. to-, until the
House through its proper committee can
have had time to thoroughly digest these
measures. And. Mr.. Speaker. / submit
that it is entirely unfair for the gentle
man from Bath or for anyone to offer II
mea sure for passage by this House until
such time and such opportunity can be
had. There is no reason for it.. The gen.
| F,c afi W., nt Ia
true when he assumes that am opposed
| to this measure. Tho chances are that
will be one of its most loyal supporters,
! bat l want TO know, before vote upon
| any measure, that it is for the interests
of this State and for the people of this
State; and call 1t craftsmanship If you
please. ! propose to vote IN intelligently on
these measures II ! nave the opportunity ,
| ton.
! Mr. PIKE of I.ubec Mr.. Speaker. when
! that vote is taken | move it be taken b.
! the yeas and nays.
! The motion WAS agreed to.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-15

most before we recovered our breaths
he introduced another resolution of Il
very important chara cter, and proposed
it. submit. from motives that could
not be analysed and bear the test of
existing simply for the good OF the
State
M. Speaker. this resolution is in di-
rect response to our Governors mes
sage wherein the only subject of federal
importance and legislation he touched
upon was the matter of the fisheries.
The proper response to that invitation
on The part of the Governor is to pass
this resolution. 1t is in the fullest ac-
cord With the sentiment of our delega
ton beth in the Senate and House of
Representatives in Washington, and is
IN 10 sense an instruction to them, but
only encouraging them il the work
which they have begun. And it is in
full accord, Mr.. Speaker, with the sem
whole ma ftime section Of cur State.
rhs oh oh, in asking action at this time
our action might so to Washington be-
fore the next meeting OF the Senate
committee of foreign relations. For
The situation is critical and If we do
not speak on the subject. we whose
people are most affected, $4,000 of them
according to that resolution. and
threatened almost with ruin-if We do
rot speak, do not know whom we can
expect to speak for us.
That is the simple statement. If the
House Is in mood to hear anything
more on the subject, I shall be very
slad to proceed. And l say to the gen.
tleinar from Waterville (Mr. Davis,
and l say to those members here. who
make up the majority of this House.
who come from other parts of the State
than the seacoast, without any reflec-
ton upon them, that they can hardly be
.coenizant OF the conditions existing in
our seaport towns, today You are
prosperous in Waterville. You are
prospectus in the interior. And the
owners of our timber lands have had a
prosperity come upon them of which
they could hardly dream. One part of
this safe, gentlemen, is in a different
condition. Blow after blow has been
I inflicted upon II. And YOU can see the
results, il you viii. in the census re-
turns for the last three decades. and
/ YOU will md that where your popula-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-15

The question being on the motion to lay
the resolve upon the table, the yeas and
nays were ordered. ~
YEA-Albert, Allen of Wellington, Bal
Eutler, Carleton, Clark Of Prospect.
Coyne, Curtis. Daniels, Davis, Dudley
Farnsworth OF Pembroke. Gagnon, Garce-
lon. Gardner Hail. Knapp, Knowlton of
Nelson, Peaslee, Pooler, Smith of Hart
land. Spear, Slower. Taylor, Thomas OF
Harpswell. Thurow. Trips.
NAY-Allas, Allen of Sanford Barker,
Cameron, Campbell. Clarke of Nobleboro,
Coburn, Cole, Cordwel, Davidson Diling,
Downing, Drew, Eaton of Calais. Eaton
Of Wells, XFarrsworth. Of fremont, Fa-
Hayes, Hill of Browntield.- Hill Of VIM
terport, Hinckley, Howe, Howes, Hub-
bard Jones. Josselyn, Kimball, Knowl-
ton Of New Portland. Lamb, Leavitt,
son, Maybury, McGregor,' McIluslck
Mead. Merriam, Newer. Mills. Morrison,
Nash, Newconlb, Nickerson. Norton
Oakes Of Auburn, Cakes of Milford. Page
Patterson, Perkins, PettengilI, Pike, Poor
Potter, Purinton,s Putnam Of Houlton,
Randall, Reynolds Rice, Ross, Ruggies,
seWd Il sba el sh
Madison, S3in1th OF Pressure Isle. Snows
,Stearhs, Stargis. Sutherland. SWEET, Swee.,
ney, Tapley, Tartre. Thomas Of Tops
ham, Thornton, Todd, Tremblay, TWAIN
bly,, Naterhouse, Watson, Weeks, Went
worth, White, Williams Tss.
ABSENT-Abbotts Boyd, Bussey, Cook
Dodge, Kurdish, Hill OF buxton. irving
Libby of Notwithstanding, Libby of New
field. McEarl. ParTott, Putnam OF Dan
forth, Savage, Thompson 4 of China,
Thompson of Orono. Weatherbee-17.
SO the motion was lost
On motion of Mr.. Sewall of Bath, the
resolve was then passed TO be ehgrossed.
Finally Passed.
Resolve protesting against the Hay
Bond treaty
On motion of Mr.. Ross of Bangor.
Adjourned SD !
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-15
MAINE LEGISLATURE.
Continued from page %
The Hay-Bond Treaty.

Resolves protesting against the Hay
Bond treaty.
This resolve came from the Senate,
read twice under a suspension of the
rules and passed to be engrossed.
Mr. SEWAI.I. of Bath: Mr. Speaker, /
move that the rules of the House be
suspended and that the resolve take it's
two readings without reference to a
committee and be passed to be en-
crossed
The motion WAS agreed to.
The resolve was then read twice.
Pending it's passage to be engrossed.
Mr. DAVIS of Waterville: MIR.
Speaker, personally | know but very
little about that measure and what the
protest means, and at this early stagt
in ou, legislature proceedings arise
to protest against this measure heco.n-
Ing Il law. or against the enactment of
The measure until the members OF this
House shall have mad sufficient oppor-
tunity to look into the merits OF the
protest. / sincerely hope that ii will
so no farther. and L move. ii 1t is in
order. that ii be laid on the table for
future consideration. am willing 20
e have :, tire assigned. IL it pleases tEf
member from Rat;i. or leave it inden-
pite. bit protest against iailroadias
anything through this House al this
early stage Of the proceedings.
The inotion Was lost.
Mr.. DAVIS. Mr.. Speaker. | doubt the
vote ard call for division.
Mr.. SE.WALL of Bath: MI Spea
before that vote is taken il seems to
me, in view OF the reflections of the
sce.iensan frcm Waterville (Mr
narie,. Gil the motive of the movers ol
that resolution not only in this body
but In the, National House, that an
entitled to make an explanations.
Nr. WEEKS of Fairfield: Mir
Speaker, | move that the gentleman
from Bath (Mr. Sew;uD. have unani-
nous acuscEt TO speak at this time.
The motion was agreed TO.
Ny. Si,WAi4I. of Bath: MI. Speaker
u was not FROM any reluctance on my
part Il have 4 very full discussion ri
tina; resolve ut this time that I mad,
the ,ssotica that did. 1t was from M
desire t. railroad any measure through
The House ut this time. and il strikes
iGe' NAT il cciges With vefy ill grace
froal the sseifiicmsa from Wat-ryill,
MIR DAVIS who utsiy the 3oshes' Gas
When we were hardly IN oua seats. no
only was tr,isa~ to Instruct us in hi:
generous resolution re2ntding TIL,
Democratic press OF the state, but al
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-15
Hamburgs and Embroideries.

Our new importation is on sale, consistins
Nainsook all overs, edges, and Insertions We al
at 5, s, 10. 12E, Is and 20 cents A few edges 1870
slightly soiled in handling we have mai ked at Y
out. #N 81
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-15

The hearing of testimony in the case of
the state of Minnesota against the North
err Securities Co. was resumed at New
York. Wednesday. George F. Baker and
w. 8. Thorne. directors of the Northern
Securities Co. testified They said they
had always co-operated with James j.
Hin. Mr.. Baker told of several talks
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-15

AUGUSTA, MAINE.

he had with Mr.. Hill in the fan OF 1901
regarding the formation of the Northerfi
Securities Co. He understeod that the
purpose of the formation of the North.
ern Securities Co. was to have a holding
company In which the permanent or per-
petual control If both the Great Norths
ern and Northern Pacific Cos would b.
placed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-15

Thomas Foster Wells, at one time
prominent in shipping circles and later In
terested in submarine operations of con
siderable magnitude, died, "Wednesday 81
and was a sreat-grandson of Saffftie
Adams
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-15

There is no opium Of other harmful sub
stance in Chamberlain Cough Remedy. It
may be given to a baby as confidently as to an
adult 1t is pleasant to take, too, and always
cures, and cures quickly. It is favorite with
mothers Of small children for colds and Group.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-15
Samples Of Mercerized s-.,s !
and Silk Petticoats

have Of
a
erized skirt 'front.' roc to each.
and ont :
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1903-01-15
SKIRTS.

All Wool Waists marked down
have marked our entire line a
ettas and Albatrosses. Also all fancy
Waists that We're $500 and s2.25.
Waists that were $500 and $3.50.
Waists that We're $500 and $500.
We have also added to this lot all
Regular 1898 quality. Sale price
Regular $2.9S quality. Sale price
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-04-05
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE on ArrmA1s


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worn out after
win this his recommendation That they
and deacons
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Is seen IN the treatment
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people visible cruelty
had
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Testament
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@ ana another generation will listen
degree conferred by Evouio
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