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Evening star., 1903-06-28
DECLARED TO BE A CONTRACTOR.
Decision Regarding Georgetown Gas
Light Company.

Frank Paul Leetch, secretary of the
Georgetown Gas Light Company, has call
ed to the attention of the Commissioners
the summons served on H c. Winship,
president OF the company, to answer a
charge Of being an unlicensed contractor
The writer states upon investigation 1t de-
veloped that the charge was against Mr.
Winship as president Of the gas light COM
pany. and the license sought to be col
lected was charge against the company
owing to it's being held to be a contractor
under a provision of the law of Congress
approved July l. 1902 relative to taxation
Of personal property and license tax Mr..
Leetch says no notice had ever been sent
to the company prior to this that 1t was
liable to such license tax. He states that
check for $75 was sent to the collector
of taxes, the amount the company had
been accustomed to pay az annual
license tax and that this was returned by
the assessor with the following comment:
Il presume this check has been sent in
compliance with the provision of the old
license law, which has been superseded by
that of July l. 1902, under which there Is
no license required of manufacturers of IL
Illuminating gas. 1t is the opinion of this
Office that the provision in the recently
enacted personal tax law requiring gas
light companies to pay 3 per cent of their
ton of the old license law imposing a IL
cense tax upon manufacturers of illumi-
mating gas"
Mr.. Leetch says the company desires to
know whether the present proceeding Is an
error or whether the company by some re-
cent decision of the courts or other au-
thority is held liable to license tax OF
$2o as contractor, owing to the fact that
the company supplies to the District gov
ernment illuminating gas In public build
ingS and street lamps.
Assessor Darneille, to whom the matter
was again referred, has stated that THE
Georgetown Gas Ligh, Company contracts
with the District government for furnish
ing Illuminating gas. and lnis under the
ruling of the~Police Court constitutes the
company a contractor within the meaning
of the act of July l, 1892, the license law.
The company was consequently notified to
take out a license as contractor, which
they may not have done. This has nothing
to do with the tax of 5 per cent per an
mum levied upon the gross earnings of the
company, by the personal tax law, the act
OF July l, 1902. The letter from this Office
dated December TO- 1902, to which Mr..
Leetch refers, related to the matter Of IL
censng manufactures of Illuminating gas.
Under the old license law. they were
amenable to license, but not under the
current one, and in response to their query
that information was furnished them.''
Evening star., 1903-06-28
CITY AND DISTRICT.
4 Conductors Fall.

L. S. Beasley, employed as conductor
on the Capital Traction line, fell from the
running board of his car near 7th and E
streets about 9 o'clock yesterday and was
painfully hurt. He resumed his work and
went to the car barn. where he became un-
conscious. The Emergency Hospital was
notified of the conductors condition and
the injured man was removed to the hos
pital. When the hospital was reached the
doctors found that Beasley had sustained
confused wound of the scalp and was
suffering from concussion and shock. He
recovered after he had been In the hospital
a short time and was able to be removed to
his home, 1928 9th street southwest.
Evening star., 1903-06-28
EXCURSIONS TOMORROW.

Steamer Pentz for River View at 10 am.
216 and 6:45 pm.
Steamer Norfolk for Fortress Monroe and
Norfolk at $3.50 pm.
Steamer Manchester for Marshall Han AT
10 In, 2:3O and $50 pm.
weems line for Baltimore and river land
Ings at pm.
Steamer Macalester for Mount Vernon at
10 am. and 230 pm.
Randall line for landings to Colon,ai
Beach and Maddox creek at am.
Steamer Estelle Randall for Glymont and
intermediate landings at $50 am.
Trains leave District line station Tor
Chesapeake Beach at 10:45 a M, 2:3o, $50
and 7:40 pm.
Evening star., 1903-06-28
Lease Renewed With stipulations.

Robert Murphy recently asked renewal
of his lease on certain property now occu-
pied by him on the James Creek canal,
with an additional fifty feet on the north
end. The engineer of bridges, w. ]. Doug
lass, called to the attention Of the Com
missioners letter from the Columbia Ma
tional Sand Dredging Company, complain
ing of Mr.. Murphy's failure to cause the
removal of vessels after unloading at his
wharf. This letter has not yet been acted
upon. and it was, therefore, recommended
that the drawing of the lease be held in
allegiance until the advisability of inserting
clause covering this point should have
been determined upon.
Capt. Newcomer, assistant of the Engi-
neer Commissioner, has recommended that
the lease be granted covering the additional
space. with clause inserted limiting the
length Of continuous occupation of the
wharf front by vessel at any one time to
seven days. This has been approved, and
a form of lease has been sent to the appli-
cant for execution.
Evening star., 1903-06-28

Funeral services will be held tomorrow
morning at st. Matthews Catholic Church
over the remains of John P. Murphy, who
died Saturday afternoon at his residence,
142O New York avenue. The deceased, who
was brother Of the late DR.. P ]. Murphy,
at one time at the head Of Columbian Hos
pital, had been a resident of this city for
some years past. He was engaged in the
bicycle business here, but in recent years
had been connected with the advertising
department Of the Times. He was consid-
cred an authority on horse racing.
Evening star., 1903-06-28
Had to Have Arm Amputated.

A young colored woman named Lena
Simpson was taken to the Emergency Hos
she had come in contact with a steam
railroad train near Arlington Junction, be-
low Jackson City. Her left arm had been
torn and lacerated, and the doctors found
amputation necessary The operation was
performed by Drs. Dunn, Perkins and
Hussey. The injured woman is twenty
eight years old and lives near Brickhaven
She was on her way home from the house
of friends when she got in the way of the
train and was so badly injured. Friends
brought her to the city in a wagon.
Evening star., 1903-06-28
Soldiers Temperance Meeting.

The Soldiers Christian Temperance
Union, at Fort Washington. Md, was enter
tanned Thursday evening by the North
Capitol w. c. T. U. of this city. Mrs. w. c.
Braly, superintendent of the soldiers de-
partment, presided and conducted the devo-
tional exercises. Prayer was offered by
Chaplain Springer Of the post Violin and
piano duets were rendered by Mr.. William
Braly, jr., and Miss Mary Braly, and sew
eral humorous recitations by Miss Grace
Ross. Rev. Il. D. Bagby. pastor of the
Ninth Street Christian Church. gave the ad-
dress of the evening. The large hall was
well filled with soldiers.
Those taking part in the services went to
Fort Washington in the afternoon on the
United States army tug General Gibbon
and were entertained at dinner by Mrs
Roberts, wife Of Colonel Roberts, COM
mandant of the post. BY courtesy of Cap
tain Blake the Manchester stopped at the
fort on the return trip, at 10 o'clock in the
evening, and took the party back to Wash
ington.
Evening star., 1903-06-28

national treasury as well as anord neios
for commercial exploitation, thereby IN
creasing the already piethoric money paes
of business kings. But the Philippines were
q different proposition. We had no fa-
miliarity with it. 1t did not promise mucn
in the immediate future other than TO De
a white mans burden 1t fell readily be-
meath the quilp and sting of sarcasm ana
of caricature Here and there were
chosen few who saw, in what the needless
many called a contretemps, the finger OF
the Almighty, the clear indication OF the
open door of a great opportunity ana OF
an imperative duty. Even in the Senate
of the United States Methodist bishop
and statesman became the butt OF ridicule
because he dared to say that the presence
of the United States in the Philippines was
in obedience to the providence OF God. III
some visionless timeservers could have
their way the United States would have
scuttled out of the orient faster than 1t
went in, leaving the people there forsaken
and helpless. and abandoning the coign
of vantage whence the nation can play
worthy part in the great drama, the
overture to which already arrests the at
tention Of mankind"
The speaker said 1t was his duty to ask
for 500, 600 for Y. M c. A. building and
work in Manila, and also that he had been
authorized to ask the Methodists of Amer
lea for $780, 600 for the work Of that church
in the islands.
Closing Address.
Rev. DR.. Tagg then addressed the as
sembly briefly on the significance of the
day, speaking Of the value of Wesley's in
fluence of the results thus far accomplished
and of the prospects for the future. After
the singing Of hymn the benediction was
pronounced by Rev. Forrest ]. Prettyman,
pastor Of Mt. Vernon Church.
In nearly all the local Methodist churches
yesterday morning the pastors delivered
special sermons dealing with the life and
work of John Wesley, and in the evening
several public meetings were held, and In
many churches the Epworth League chap
ters conducted the services, which were
commemorative of the birth of John Wes-
ley.
Among the clergymen of denominations
other than the Methodist who preached
special sermons on the life of Wesley. were
Rev. DR.. j. j. Muir Of Temple Baptist
Church, Rev. John Van Schaick of the
Church of Our Father, Rev. DR.. w. e.
Parson of the Church Of the Reformation
and others.
Evening star., 1903-06-28
Nicolite Company Incorporated.

The Nieolite Manufacturing Company
has been incorporated under the laws OF
the District of Columbia with a capital
stock of $25,OO0 The tncorporators are
Charles B. Nichols, Joseph H. Crawford
Percy Crawford and Frederick s. Hardesty,
all of the District of Columbia The pur-
pose of the company Is to manufacture
and operate nicolite, a compound for rem
dering porous building materials impervious
to water, ETC.
Evening star., 1903-06-28
Mrs. Lowell Here.

Mrs. George F. Lowell, president of the
Woman's Republican Association of Massa-
chusetts, is at the New Willard. Mrs Low
ell Is here to confer with Mrs. ]. Ellen
Foster and Miss Helen Varick Boswell of
this city on the best methods Of conducting
campaign work in Massachusetts this fall
and during the presidential campaign year
hence.
Evening star., 1903-06-28
Short Talk About Well-Known Grocer

Mr.. M. f. Buckley the reputable grocer
of 21st and M St, steadily increasing busi-
ness. testiiies to the f1neness of his gro
ceries. What he has is pure and good
His selling and unstinted praise of Elk
Grove Creamery Pasteurized Butter is con-
vincing proof of its goodness-Advt
Evening star., 1903-06-28

Fireworks! J. Jay Gould.
Fireworks, Balloons Lanterns, Flags. 421 9th.
te27-6ts
Evening star., 1903-06-28
Funeral of DIR. Robt. DOUGLASS.

Funeral services over the remains of DR..
Robert Douglass were held yesterday after
noon at 214 11th street northeast, the home
of Mrs. E. B. Powell, a daughter of the de-
ceased. Rev. Thomas Chalmers Easton, pas
tor OF the Easton Presbyterian Church, Off
ciating. The interment was in the Con-
gressional cemetery. The deceased, who
was fifty-eight years of age. had been a
resident of this city for the past fifteen
years. He had been a practitioner Of medi-
cine since 1894.
Evening star., 1903-06-28
About Your Furniture.

In buying, selling or storing furniture,
go to c. G. Sloan Co., auctioneers, 1907 q
street northwest. They have the best IA
cilities and years of experience; in fact.
1t Is one Of the best and most reliable
auction houses in the country. Phone
Main 146S,-Advt
Evening star., 1903-06-28
Died From Natural Causes.

The sudden death Of William Sewell,
colored, nineteen years old, was reported
to the coroner Saturday afternoon Sewell
died at his home, No. 70 M street south
west, and his death was reported for the
reason that there had been no physician
in attendance during his last illness A
certificate Of death from natural causes
was given.
Evening star., 1903-06-28
woman,s Single Tax League.

The third annual convention of the Wo-
mans National Single Tax League met in
New Haven, Conn.,, last Thursday. Among
the delegates present from Washington
were Mrs. Jennie L. Monroe president OF
the Washington club; Miss Flora Raymond,
Mrs. Margaret c. Lohr, Mrs. Lora Coope,
Miss Gertrude Metcalf and Miss Cadet
Evening star., 1903-06-28
Hotel Allegheny. Eagles Mere.

Eagles Mere. Pa, has forged to the front
as one of the most picturesque Of mountain
resorts and Hotel Allegheny. situated there,
has become famous for the manner in
which 1t takes care of it's guests. The
hotel is now under the management OF
Mr.. w. H. Van Buskirk.
Evening star., 1903-06-28
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Chase's-"The Singing Girl" S:15 pm.
Columbia-C Columbia Stock Company, in
Camille" S:15 pm.
Kernan's-Pat. Reilly Company, S;15 pm
Lafayette-The Gffen Company, In The
French Maid" S:15 pm.
Cabin John Bridge-Haley's Band.
Chevy Chase Lake-Concert by Marine
Band and dancing.
Evening star., 1903-06-28
High Glass Groceries That Merit Praise

Catering to the wishes of lovers of pure
food Brison Norris 9Th and II ne, has as
sembled a stock unrivaled for purity and
goodress. To enumerate on the excellence
of Elk Grove Creamery Pasteurized But
ter sold and recommended by him is un-
necessary. His Endorsement Is a stamp of
its superiority.-Advt.
Evening star., 1903-06-28
Dining Is a Pleasure

when the meats for the table are supplied
by T. T. KEANE. A-51 Center mkt, and .
Wholesale Row. His Washington-dressed
Beef and Southdown Lamb are famous for
their delicousness. Lowest prices for best
Evening star., 1903-06-28
Reduced Rates to Boston via Pennsyl-

vania Railroad. Account of meeting of First
Church of Christ. Scientists. at Boston,
tickets will be sold June 26. q, 2S and 20,
limited to July 2. at rate of one fare for the
round trip. according to route used plus
81 90 For information as to stopovers, ex-
tensions. etc, see ticket agents.-Advt.
Evening star., 1903-06-28
The Beer That Benefits.

Hundreds of consumers attest the benefits
derived from the Abner-Drury Brewing
Co.'S "Old Glory" It's the most healthful
of drinks. Try case. Phone 315S.
Evening star., 1903-06-28
To Make Delicious Iced Tea

use THEA NECTAR" 1t excels in aroma
and delicacy of flavor. Try 1t next time.
Presents with every pound: Coo. Great At
lantic & Pacific Tea CO. II Stores.
Evening star., 1903-06-28
Former Rector occupied Puln;t

The pulpit of Christ Episcopal Church.
on street between 9Th and 7th streets
southeast, was occupied yesterday by Rev.
Charles Andrews of st. Paul, Mimi. who
was rector Of Christ Church here twenty
years ago.
Evening star., 1903-06-28
The Bread for Summer Menus.

The fact that Schneider's MALT Bread
Is highly nutritious, yet easy of digestion,
makes it a favorite on summer menus.
Order 1t from your grocer. Only sc.
Evening star., 1903-06-28

John r. Kelly, New York Roast Beef.
Spring lamb. Riggs and Western markets
Evening star., 1903-06-28
Tent Meetings Begun.

Rev. Lewis c. Sheafe last evening began
series of tent meetings at 18th and 7
streets northwest. The meetings will con-
tinue for two months.
Evening star., 1903-06-28
Summer Resort Booklets

It will be a great convenience for people
will go this summer to call at The Star OF
fee and look over the circulars OF summer
resort hotels, retaining any that they may
wish.
Evening star., 1903-06-28
Persecution Of Jews the Subject.

A special service relative to the persecu-
ton of the Jews in Russia was held yes
terday afternoon at Ebenezer NJ. E. Church
under the auspices of the Epworth League
Chapter. The meeting was largely at
tended.
Evening star., 1903-06-28

Our Special Cure Boneless Corned Beef
sliced when cold makes better and more
economical lunches than any Ham ever
sold.
Price. 10c. per pound.
Engel Brothers Company,
9th Street Wing, Center Market.
Evening star., 1903-06-28
D. William Oysters "Red Rose"

Creamery Butter is pure. fresh and sur
passingly delicious. Sold at stands 34O Cen
ter mkt, Western and West End mkts-
Advertisement.
Evening star., 1903-06-28
When Buying Your Butter,

Remember the choicest brands are always
obtainable at Jas. F. Oysters, 9th & Pa. ave.
5-lb. box Four-Leaf Clover Creamery, 81 80
advertisement
Evening star., 1903-06-28
Rent a Safe Deposit Box

in the fire and burglar-proof vaults of Union
Trust & Storage Co., 1414 F St, for your
valuable papers and jewels. IS year.-Advt.
Evening star., 1903-06-28
Within Short Distance Of Capital

Tennis and bowling, with kindred sports,
are among the many attractions offered by
the Aesculapian, Wiehle, Fairfax county,
Va. 1t is but twenty-five miles from the
National Capital, making it an ideal re-
sort for the busy man Of affairs to take
his family for the summer.
Evening star., 1903-06-28

"Kellum's Sure Cure for Indigestion
proves It's true worth. Ask druggists.
Evening star., 1903-06-28

Five-Burner Gas Ranges, With Large
Ovens. only $11.50. A. Ebcrly's Sons, 71s
1th st. NV.
Evening star., 1903-06-28

Everybody Buys Lumber From Libbey
& Co. Prompt delivery. 9th and N. Y. ave.
Evening star., 1903-06-28
CITY ITEMS.

Shingles Of Every Grade and Size
in any quantity desired. Lowest prices
Eisinger Bros, 21O9 7th NV. Phone 1853 M,
1t
Evening star., 1903-06-28
Norfolk & Washington
POTOMAC RIVER BOATS.

E. S. RANDALL POTOMAC RIVER LINE 90.
DAILY STEAMERS FOR RIVER LANDINGS.
Monday and Wednesday at pm. for Colonial
Beach. Colton's and intermediate lard.ngs. and
landings in Wicomico river and Nomini and
Lower Machodoc creeks. Va. Saturdays at am.
for Colonial Beach and intermediate landings. and
Bushwood, Rock Point. Colton's. Currornan and
landings IN Nomini creek.
Sunday Tuesday and Thursday at am. fog
landings to Colonial Beach and Maddox creek. .
UNITED STATES MAI, ROUTE.
WASHINGTON, d. c., TO GLYMoNT, Md.
and intermediate landings.
The STEAMER ESTELLE RANDALL-Daily, ex.
cept Sunday, $3.50 a. Returning about $3.50 pm.
Passenger accommodations first class. Freight re.
ceiyed until within q half hour OF sailing.
z. s. RANDALL Manager, phone 1165. GEO.
O. CARPENTER, General Agent, Washington.
phone l165. WIN. NJ. REARDOS, Agent. Alex
andria. phone 80. fe26tf. p
Evening star., 1903-06-28
Cottage Lamps-Lanterns,

Blue Flame Oil Stoves, THE BEST.
GIG IL st c. A. Muddiman & Co. 1904 G 81
Evening star., 1903-06-28

The Finest, Best Boards Made CWide),
All one width. one length. 1.G5 per 100 SO.
feet. F. Libbey & Co.. 9Th and N. Y. ave.
Evening star., 1903-06-28
THE WEEMs STEAMBOAT co.

Spring ScheduLe-in Effect March 10. 1908.
Steamers Calvert and Potomac will leave 7th se.
wharf every Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday az 9
In Baltimore early Tuesday. Thursday and Satur-
day mornings. Returning, will leave Pier 20. Q,
Saturday at 8 pm. arriving in Washington early
Monday, Thursday and Saturday mornings: Accom-
mediation for passengers unsurpassed. Baltimore,
Philadelphia and New York freight solicited. All
river freight must be prepaid. SrEPHESSoS
BRO Agents Telephone Main 745 mh12-f-i2
Evening star., 1903-06-28

Star Advertisements, 14th and RI. av.
Advertisements are received at The Stars
branch office. Hoyle & Co.'S drug store, cor
ner 14th street and Rhode Island avenue,
at regular rates and sent Immediately to
The Star office without charge for the mes
eenger.
Evening star., 1903-06-28

Rusterholtz Cookies for Picnics and
lunches are delightful Ask your grocer for
them. Distributing depot, Spicer's, 93S La
ave-
Evening star., 1903-06-28

Fresh Eggs, 18c.
Best Elgin Butter, &c; Full Cream Cheese,
14c.; Ginger Snaps, 411c; Lemon Cakes, &c.
Cream Lunch Crackers, 7hc; Pint Jars
Pickles, &c. 94S La. ave. and j. T. d.
Pyles' six other stores ie29-3t
Evening star., 1903-06-28
For Iced Tea

Use Kenny's Cheon,
The Best Soc Mixed Tea in America.
c. d. KENNY CO., s City Stores.
Evening star., 1903-06-28

Fireworks, ]. Jay Gould. 421 9th st.
Evening star., 1903-06-28

Low Lumber Prices Talk-$1.76
Flooring; one width; kiln dried; bright.
LIBBEY & CO., Phone East S49
Evening star., 1903-06-28

Rooms Papered, $1.75 Up.
House Painting and Decorating lowest
prices. Carlisle Bros, 11O5 9Th st. n e. Phone
East 3O6-D. je27-3ts
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-08-19
Two More Entries.

Will Ship, charged with larceny,
was arrested near Francis on the 18th
by Deputy Nester. He was bound
over by Judge Talbot, and falling to
make bond was committed to jail
here this afternoon.
Jack John, for received stolen prop
erty. was arrested by Deputy Duncan
near Ada on. the 14th. He was bound
over by Commissioner Talbot to await
the action Of the grand jury and com.
mitted to the Ardmore Jail today.
Thirteen prisoners were taken from
the jail today and transported to tn,
Fort Leavenworth penitentiary.
There are still 1O2 prisoners con
fined in the jail.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-08-19
Before yoh go phone IA. s.1m.
The Gem Steam Laundry guarantees
satisfaction. 49,
1874 w. f. MULLINS, Mgr.
An Order Issued.

Tho Gainesville Hesperian this
morning says:
1T was rumored on the streets last
night that Judge Bryant, at Paris,
had issued an order restraining the
county commissioners from declaring
the result Of the prohibition election
in this county until after he had look
ed into the merits of the case The ru.
NOR. while not confirmed was re-
garded as authentic.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1903-08-19
A MAGNIFICENT LIBRARY.
iearly Two Hundred Volumes Of Beau
tiful and instructive Books.

Iearly Two Hundred Volumes Of Beau.
tiful and instructive Books.
A few OF the merchants and others
with the Ardmoreite, have secured a
superb collection Of valuable books
which they offer free to club, lodge,
school, orphanage or any other eligi-
BILE organization securing the highest
number of library votes by the 5th
day OF September next at ~ o'clock
noon, when the contest ends.
All are cordially invited TO be in
the race.
Now, let everybody vote early and
often. It costs nothing to vote, and
II IS no trouble to vote Each lfty
cent purchase entities you to FIVE
votes. A dollar purchase from any
OF the firms Eamed below entities you
to ten votes A FIVE dollar purchase
is good for fifty votes. etc.
The library is on display at Young's
furniture store. and among the vol
umes the Ardmoreite noted that there
is complete set OF Charles Dudley
Warmers library Of the worlds best
literature; also set OF the Worlds
Great Classics. We notice such great
authors and scholars as John Stewart
Mill Hegel, Darwin. Creasey, Lord
Bacon, Shakespeare, Taine. etc. These
classics compose their greatest ef
forts--in other words those gems OF
literature that have stood the test OF
time and criticism. Then follows
complete set of the American Encyclo
pedia and Dictionary, besides numer
Gus work on history, fiction, travel
and adventure.
Tell your friends about this and
get them to vote for your favoritC
organization when making purchases
in Ardmore. The Ardmoreite will
announce in each Sundays issue the
standing Of all the contestants in the
race, so that you can see every weel
just how your favorite club or lodge
stands. Some worthy social, educa
tional or charitable organization will
certainly get a valuable lot Of books
which will be a fine start for a library
a nucleus to build from. an impetus o.
encouragement which will no doubt re
suit in securing a much needed en-
terprise. The merchants and Others
and the Ardmoreite are perfectly
neutral as to what organization win
the library. Votes are free. TIT
club that does the most hustling vii
certainly get IL. The Ardmoreit
will print each Sunday morning
coupon called the "Ardmoreite VotinI
Coupon" This coupon will be goo
for ten votes when properly signe
and mailed or brought to the Arc
moreite office. This coupon will b
dated and will not be good unles
cast within one week from date O
issue. Cut these coupons ont an