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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
Hyattsville and Vicinity.
Special Correspondence of The Evening Star
EVANSVILLE. March H. 1876

Special correspondence of The Evening Star.
HYATTSVILLE, March IA, 1904.
special meeting of the town council
will be held this evening to take action
looking to a protest against the proposed
legislation to reduce the amount of road
rebate money now received by the town
The proposed legislation contemplates the
amendment of the charters of all the incor-
porated towns in Prince Georges county
some half dozen in number. as to allow
these towns II per cent of the road taxes
collected in these towns instead of 20 per
cent. as at present
Mr.. c. c. Magruder of Upper Marlboro
has been appointed one of the board of di-
rectors of the Maryland house of reforma-
ton.
Miss Edith Ryon of Croome has returned
from visit to New York and is visiting
Mrs. w. I. Davis at the Marlboro House.
The orphans court and the school, county
and road commissioners will meet in Upper
Marlboro tomorrow
Miss Maud Miller is visiting her sister
Mrs f. w. Lannatewitz in Baltimore
Mr.. j. Fl. Mitchell has resigned as crier
of the circuit court at Upper Marlboro a
position which he has held for a number OF
years.
Mrs. l.. Lester has gone to New York TO
accept position in a mercantile establish
ment.
Rev. Father Tower, pastor of ST Jerome's
Catholic Church, has gone to Philadelphia
to conduct retreat at the Catholic refof m
school.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
SEEKING A MANDAMUS
PROCEEDINGS AGAINST JUDGE
FRANCIS J. WING.
The Attorney General Wants Papers in
Chinese Deportation Cases En-
tered on the Records.

In the Supreme Court today the govern
ment of the United States, through Attor
ney General Knox, applied for a writ of
mandamus to compel Judge Francis j.
Wing of the United States district court
of the northern district of Ohio to take
what the Department of Justice maintains
Is legal action with respect to certain Chi
nese exclusion cases. This is the first time
in the history of the Supreme Court that
the government has sought writ of man
damus against federal judge.
In his application Attorney General Knox
maintains that Judge Wing, in holding I'M
constitutional that part of the Chinese ex-
clusion law which provides for the deporta-
ton of alien Chinese after hearing before
United States comm ssioner, is proceed
ing contrary to decisions of the United
States Supreme Court, and is preventing
the deportation of Chinese who are unlaw-
fully in the United States
According to the petition of Attorney
General Knox. the proceedings in Judge
Wings court are peculiar. Many Chinese
exclusion cases recently have arisen in that
district Chinese persons said to be in this
country unlawfully were taken before
United States Commissioner Simpson, and
by him were ordered to be deported
Their counsel then went before Judge
Wing with an appeal and on the showing
made the judge released them. Suisse
Quently Judge Wing refused to take the
necessary steps to have the papers filed in
the district court which would enable the
government to appeal the cases to the
United States Supreme Court. He held
that the proceedings before him on appeal
from the United States commissioner were
before him judge, and were not be-
fore the district court, and that none of
the papers, therefore, should be filed by
the clerk of his court.
The result has been to nullify all efforts
of the government to get the cases before
the Supreme Court, Judge Wings position
effectually blocking all proceedings in the
cases after he has passed on them
Attorney General Knox urges in his peti-
ton that the Supreme Court direct Judge
Wing to haye entered on the records of the
district Hourt all papers in Chinese cases
in question and to treat all appeals made
from the commissioner as made to the
court. and not merely to the Judge thus
clearing the way for a, direct appeal of
cases in dispute to the Supreme Court
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14

Misses Annie and Agnes Goebel of Wash
ington, Mr.. and Mrs Albert d. Welt Of
Kensington, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles III. Welt,
Mr.. and Mrs. William E. Welt, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Larkins, Mr. and Mrs. Charles
H. White, Misses Minnie. and Louise Welt
of Rockville.
Mr.. w. Outerbridge Spates of Elmer, this
county, has been highly hOnored by the
students at the University of Virginia, at
which institution he is a student, having
been elected president of the law depart
ment. Mr.. Spates has also been chosen
secretary of the Maryland Club, recently
organized at the university, the other mem
bers of the club from this county being
II. Dorsey Waters, Julian w. Whiting and
j. r. Spates.
Mrs. Effie Lambert, temperance secretary
and organizer for New York state, has ar
ranged with the w. c. T. u. of this county
to hold series of meetings in this sec
ton. Her itinerary will begin at Ken
sington, and she will visit Rockville, Travi-
lah, Gaithersburg, Laytonsville, Lay Hill
and Oakdale in the order named, and will
also probably address other meetings not
yet decided upon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14

l. street route, prolonged, as proposed, in
the northeast, would be the Better tes-
pecially as NJ street is much-used hre
rum the charter of the rold being In ac-
cordance with the bill inclosed by the
Commissioners. This bill is submitted as
substitute, showing the form preferred by
the Commissioners in the event Congress
should pass an act authorizing the con-
struction of the railroad.
The Substitute Bill.
The substitute bill purposely omits the
route to be granted the Old Dominion COM
pany, the Commissioners preferring to SUBJ
nit the route to Congress with the sugges-
tons contained in their report on the orig
nal bill. The substitute gives the District
Commissioners jurisdiction over certain de-
tails of the construction of the proposed
road and makes equitable provision for the
proportionate cost to the company and the
District of improvements incident to the
construction. such as the widening of streets
or roadways. 1t provides that all differ
ences in which the company may become
involved shall be referred to the Supreme
Court of the District of Columbia which
tribunal is expressly given jurisdiction in
such matters. There is the customary pro-
hibition of overhead wires within the city
limits, and there are other prohibitions
common to the other street railroads in
Washington.
The company is given authority to build
all engine houses, boiler houses and other
houses necessary for the conduct of the
road This work of construction must be-
gin within one year after the passage of the
act and must be completed within three
years, allowing only two years for actual
construction The most significant provi-
sion of the bill, however. is contained in
section fourteen. which, after mentioning
the comfort, convenience and safety of pas
sengers, says:
And shall run cars as often as the public
convenience may require. in accordance
with a time table to be subject to the APP
prevail of the Commissioners of the District
of Columbia
This is what the Commissioners believe
is "a step in the right direction" as it gives
them an authority which does not exist in
relation to the charters of the companies
now operating in the District
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
ROCKVILLE AND VICINITY.
General and Personal News From
Montgomery County's Capital.

Special Correspondence Of The Evening Star
ROCKVILLE, Nd March 10, 1904.
AT recent meeting of the executive COM
mittee of the Montgomery County Anti
Saloon League the resignation of Mr.. War
rem Choate as treasurer of the organiza-
ton was accepted, and MIR. Alfred C. War
then of Kensington was unanimously
chosen in his stead The new local option
law was discussed at length, and it was
decided to take no active part at the March
term of court in prosecution of violators of
the local option law, the idea being to al
low all engaged in the speak easy bust
ness ample time to become familiar with
the provisions of the new law
The funeral of Mrs. Elizabeth N. Ricketts,
who died of pneumonia at her home near
Potomac, took place this morning from
the Baptist Church at this place, and was
very largely attended. The services were
conducted by Rev Thomas sH Campbell,
pastor of the church. The deceased was
nearly eighty years of age and leaves
six sons and daughters residing in this
county. ss'at
Bladen Busey, colored, has been lodged in
Oil here to answer a charge of assault
with intent to kill. He was arrested in
Washington and was turned over to Deputy
Sherln Meads, who brought him to Rock
vile. He is charged with murderous
assault upon his brother, Herman Busey,
at Martinsburg, this county, about month
ago. The injured man Is said to be re-
covering.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Welt of this place
were few evenings ago rendered a sur
prise celebration of the thirty-ffth ami
versary of their marriage As part Of the
program they We're invited out to supper,
and while away the preparations for the
festivity were completed A carriage was
then sent for Mr.. and Mrs. Welt, who,
upon reaching home. found an elaborate
supper spread and all their children and a
number OF other guests In waiting. Mi.
and, Mrs. Welt were the recipients of a
number OF handsome presents. Among those
present were Mr.. and Mrs George Fox and
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
HIGH HoNoRs FOR HERoIsM.
Jap Engineer Not Expected to Survive
His Wounds

TOKYO, March 14.-Engineer Minami-
sawa, the heroic officer of the torpedo boat
destroyer Kasumi, has been honored for
his gallantry He has been given the Or
der of the Kyle, the Order of the Rising
Sun, and promoted from engineer to chief
engineer.
The order of the Kyle is the Japanese
equivalent of the British Victoria Cross
and the American Medal of Honor
Chief Engineer Minamisawa is the first
10 whom the Kyle has been awarded for
heroism in war. 1t is improbable that he
will survive his wounds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
Dies Almost Instantly,

Joseph Smith, about thirty-five years old
an inmate of the Soldiers Home, became
i'll suddenly while near the corner of 9Th
street and Louisiana avenue northwest
shortly before o'clock this afternoon and
died almost instantly. Smith was in COM
pany with friend, Edward Quinn of No "a
II street northwest, and Bicycle Policeman
Mudd aided Quinn in carrying him into No
400 Louisiana avenue. He died in their
arms while entering the doorway.
Smith served with the 9th Infantry in the
Philippines, but was pensioned because of a
bullet wound in the left lung. Coroner
hewitt was notified and the body was re-
moved to the morgue.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
Want Cross-Town Line.

After stating that the people in the Dis
trict as a whole slider that cross-town
line would be convenience, especially for
social purposes and for reaching the parks,
the report says:
las TO the route proposed-between the
Aqueduct bridge and 18th street, NJ street,
Georgetown, is, from the topography, the
orly one that can be followed. This street
is perhaps the most congeSted within the
District. 1t is about - feet wide between
the curb and S2I2 feet between the building
lines. and can not well be widened. The
congestion will continue until
bridge. the proposed memorial bridge,
gives another route to Arlington While
this proposed street railway line will,
to a certain extent. increase the conges
ton, this point is not considered a serious
drawback"
tests have been received against the loca-
ton on NJ street. which are well founded.
that street, especially between New
Jersey and Connecticut avenues is built
up with good and. In many cases. hand
some residences. which would be greatly
injured as residence property. The only
other location would be l. street, which
would need widening over greater length.
and the objections to this street would
probably be as numerous as TO NJ street.
In regard to the northeast section. the
report says that the location proposed in
the bill is probably as suitable as any that
could be proposed. Ii closes as follows:
The Commissioners believe that a cross
town road would be q desirable improve
ment. They favor an extension of the Cap
ftal Traction line from street along Flor
ida avenue and sth street northeast to a
junction with the Pennsylvania avenue line
and an extension of the III street line of the
Washington Railway and Electric Comp ny
out Bladensburg road. If this IS not done
or II II Is considered that the cross-town roa
proposed in the bill is necessary. then the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
An American Missionary Killed.

The State Department has received OFF,
cial confirmation of the killing of DR.. La
bori, the head of the American Presby-
terrain mission in Persia, while on the road
to Khoi. The confirmation comes from
United States Minister Pearson in a cable
gram from Teheran. He says that the
missionary was killed on the 9th. at Uru-
mia; that the motive was apparently rob-
berry, and that the present government had
already ordered a search for and the
prompt punishment of the perpetrators of
the crime
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
MARKED IMPROVEMENT TODAY
Senator Tillman Expects to Go South
This Week

Senator Tillman, who for a week has had
serious trouble with his throat is reported
to be much better today. and it is conf
IDENTIFY believed he will be able to leave the
city and go south to recuperate within the
present week. The marked improvement is
due to the lancing of the second abscess
which formed the latter part of last week in
the senator's throat. He swallows easily.
and is able to-converse without difficulty.
He suffered extreme pain yesterday morn
ing, its intensity being greater than at any
time since the affection of his throat first
manifested itself, but yesterdays opera
ton ended the pain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
WILL RETIRE TOMORROW.
Rear Admiral O'Neil Detached From
DEPARTMENTAL Service

An order was issued at the Navy Depart
ment today placing Rear Admiral Charles
ONeil on the retired list tomorrow on ac-
count of age and detaching him from duty
as chief of the bureau of ordnance. Navy
Department, and ordering him to assume
the duties assigned him in the departments
order of Marcn l last. Under that order
Rear Admiral O'Neil will make personal
inspection of the principal ordnance estab-
lishments in the United States and Europe,
and he is also authorized to extend his re-
searches to China and Japan at his own
discretion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
USE OF FRANKS.
Probable That the Matter Will Be In.
vestigated by Congress.

II would seem that the House of Repre-
scitatives Is not through with matters re-
lating to postal affairs. The charges of
alleged violation of the ranking privilege
made by Major Duncan B. Harrison in the
hearing on the canteen bill it is thought
will lead to an investigation of the subject
The charge was that huge quantities of
literature have been sent out under con-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
Proceedings in Criminal Court.

Motions for a new trial and in arrest
of judgment were filed today in Criminal
Court. No. /. in the case of Lambert p
Nordlinger, recently convicted in Criminal
Court No. 1, of the larceny of two auto
matte pianos, the. property of a New York
company.
Lomar Walter Pool. tried this afternoon
in Criminal Court, No L. on charge of
larceny, was acquitted.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
Count Mutsu's Condition Improved.

Count Mutsu, first secretary of the Japa-
nese legation. who was recently operated
on for appendicitis. continues to improve.
and it is believed he will be able to leave
the hospital in a short time. Count Mutsu
will probably go home when he is able to
make the trip. as he is to be assigned to a
more important post. He has been sue
aes.,sd here az first secfssaxy b. Ar. Hto0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
Will Not Interfere With Expedition.

Civil Engineer Robert E. Peary of the
naval bureau of yards and docks said today
that his election preside-t of the eighth
International Geographic Congress. which
meets in this city next September, will not
interfere with his proposed expedition to the
Arctic this summer. Further than that he
would not discuss the matter at present.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
Building Permits issued.

Building permits were issued today as
follows:
Daniel ]. Macarty, one three-story apart
ment house. No. 426 Ridge street north
west; cost, $4,000
Chas. C.. Walter one three-story brick
carriage house, rear OF No. 322 Sd street
northeast; cost. 81 800.
Louis c. Main three three-story brick
dwellings, No. $40 to 514 1st street north.
west: cost. $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
Insurgents Routed in San Domingo.

United States Minister Powell from San
Domingo cables the State Department, I'M
der date of March IL, as follows:
fMacOris in the hands of the govern
ment. Fighting was severe. Insurgent
general escaped; insurgents routed with
heavy loss"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
Death Comes Quickly.

John L. Fuller of 9th street, Congress
Heights, became i'll at his home late this
afternoon, and died before physician
could be summoned. Coroner hewitt was
notified.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
UndermmSlinS. 2Qc,

Choice Of Short and Long Petticoats,
with hemstitched ruffles: French Corset
Covers, lace and ribbon trimmed: also
Drawers and Chemises. with hemstitch-
ed ruff1es and lace or embroidery trim
mings. Regular soc. and 49c. values.
Opening special, 29c. a garment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
Reprinting Cards. 1Oc.

Tomorrow you may bring your plate
and Wen print fifty cards from it and
guarantee the workmanship and quality
to be perfect in every respect, at the
lowest price ON record-19c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
25c. nattings, 15Mc.

These are Mattings which we sell reg
ularly at $40 a roll, and such as furniture
stores ask soc. yard for, or $500
roll. Consist of heavy and fine quality
cotton warp Japanese Mattings, in hand
some carpet patterns and damask eff
fects. Opening Special, 15a4c. yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
Pit and Finch, Csc.

The two most popular games, that are
being played at almost every social
gathering. Tomorrow we offer as a spe-
cial for the Opening choice of pitt
or "FLINCH" for 25c.-the same sort
for which other stores ask soc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
CROSSTOWN RAILROAD
COMMISSIONERS SEND SUBSTI-
TUTE BILL TO CONGRESS.
Prefer to Extend Existing Lines
Rather Than Charter New Company
Features of the Bill

The Commissioners have sent to Senator
Gallinger chairman of the Senate District
committee their report on Senate bill 2S33
ITO authorize the extension. construction
and operation of the Great Falls and ola
Dominion railroad into the District of Co
lurnbia" After Directing to the general
latitude giving the company the rights anu
franchises given TO any other railway cor
poration. the Commissioners say:
The main points TO be considered with
reference to a new road are, first, the de
mand for the road. and, second, whether
the route chosen is the best.
AS general proposition, the Commits
siouers re in favor of the extension of the
existing lines rather than the Introduction
OF new ones within the city. as experience
in the past has shown that the consolida-
ton of a number of roads authorized by
Congress has been a benefit. Such extern
sions could be built at less cost and OPP
Grated for less money. so that greater facIl-
tiles, such as transfers, could be afforded
the public.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
Sc. & 1Oc. Laces, 2Ac.
l0c. EmbrOiderieS. lOc.

Finest quality of Nainsook, Swiss and
Cambria Embroideries, Insertings and
Edges; also Baby Patterns in Match
Sets. Widths up to inches. Patterns
of exquisite designing. Regular 19c.
values. Opening special, 1Oc. yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
Csc, Pillows. 30c.

One hundred pairs of Iarge-size
Feather Pillows. for double beds: cover
ed with feather-proof ticking, filed with
purified and odorless feathers; 75c
value. Opening special, 39c. EACH
Limit-two to a buyer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
SIPS Crepe de Paris,
Csc. ward,

One of the most remarkable values we
could possibly offer-for there's nothing
more desirable or fashionable for spring
wear than this beautiful lightweight
Silk and Wool material; 40 inches wide;
a complete range of wanted spring col
ors, including pearl, steel, champagne,
tan, castor. royal, navy, mode violet,
etc. Buying it for 95c. a yard tomorrow,
instead of 81 20, means an actual saving
of 80 cents on every yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
SOC. OilclOth, Sc.

% bales of Heavy Quality Floor on
cloth, A and 6-quarter widths; spick
and span new styles, and a quality that
never sold in the regular way for less
than SOC. a yard Opening special, per
square yard 15c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
SOC. Dress Fabrics. soc,

The assortment includes our regular
SOC. numbers of 3S-inch Atwood Mixed
Suitings and Scotch Mixtures, in the
most fashionable combinations of brown,
castor, green. tan, blue and black.
Opening special, soc. a yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
soc. White Japanese
Wash Silks. S0c,

What woman can resist such a bar
gain? - inches wide, pure all silk white
Habutai Jap Silk, guaranteed TO wash.
OF smooth. glossy finish, and even, per-
feet texture AT soc it is one of the best
silk values we could offer. Opening Spe-
cial tomorrow, SOC. yard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
SIS Shirt Waist
Suits, $1,000,

The lot comprises handsome gun
metal striped Taffeta Shirt Waist Suits.
in blue and white, red and white; also
black and white stripes. Tailor de
tucks across shoulders. giving the de-
sired broad effect; with pipings in con-
trasting color: DucheSse vest effect, with
four rows of piping, tiny buttons en-
bellishing the pouch effect. Sleeves
tucked and piped across top to match.
Seven-gore fiaring skirt, piped up cores
to match waist Regular fifteen dollar
values. Opening special, SO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
Aprons. soc.

Women's. Fine Quality White India
Linon Aprons, daintily trimmed IN vari-
Gus styles, and representing values actu-
ally worth up to s100. offered tomorrow
at soc. for choice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
soc, Shirt Waists. 2Gc.

Waists. trimmed with six broad plaits
and hemstitching; plated back; tab col
lar; full bloused front. Our regular soc.
number, and a ready seller at this price.
Opening special, 29c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
25c. White Goods. ngc

% pieces of Mercerized Satin Striped
oxford. in ivory and white; regular
price, 25c. yard. Opening special I5c.
yd.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
Ginghams, 52c.

Two hundred pieces of Apron Cling
hams. quality equal to Amoskeag; desir-
able blues, greens and browns for the
most part. Not remnants, but full
pieces; and clean, freshly new goods
that you can have as many yards of as
Won like
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-03-14
l2Rc. Ribbons, 1910.

Best quality All-silk Metallic Taffeta
Ribbons; high luster, soft-finished quail
ity; used for belts and neck ribbons
Full three inches wide. White, light
blue, pink, cardinal and all the favored
spring shades Regular 12Rc quality.
Opening special 1a.c. yard.