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The Washington herald., 1906-12-03
BOASTS OF EvADING TAXES.
WashfOrd Reiss Asserts He Has Paid
Assessmeut but Twice.

IAi-41 me washington HgFaiI.
In an article appearing in your paper
Of the 2sth ultimo the collector Of taxes
for the District Of Columbia takes occa-
sion to mention the fact that ne has sue
ceeded in collecting my personal tax. but
does not quote me correctly when he
states that I refused 20 pay because the
tax was not authorized by law. The tax
is authorized by law. but it was the le-
gality Of that law which I questioned, and
which I still question.
The personal tax law of the District
gives the tax office authority to levy and
collect taxes when such collection can be
made, but when the person so taxed re-
fuses 10 pay that tax 7 contend that the
collector has no legal right TO seize the
articles In question He, for instance. dare
not break into a mans house or Office. as
he would become liable 10 personal harm
unless ne be clothed with such authority
as specified in article Of the constitu-
ton, and such authority he has not.
In such instance he would be blocked
and could not execute the law in Selling
the articles taxed. Such Law. having
no legal provision for its execution. is a
farce. Mr.. Davis fully realizes this and
dare not try execute such taxatlone in
cases where the tax was Of sufficient
amount to Justify the person taxed in
taking It before the courts, as the per-
sonal tax branch OF his Office might pass
out Of existence
I have paid but two personal taxes
since the law was enacted. and it would
be some interesting reading had 1 the
space to describe the different methods Of
procedure that the office has resorted 10
in trying to collect. It's representatives
have come 10 my Office in many ca
pacities, ranging from beggar TO buffer
For four years they have used every eff
fort but one 20 collect my tax. until now
desperation has lent courage 10 resort TO
its illegal method Of seizure.
1 paid my tax because the amount did
not Justify further expense. but I have
the satisfaction Of knowing that the Of
fee spent ten times the amount Of my
tax IN collecting it.
live IN hopes that some day Il will go
before the courts for a test, but when
think OF the discretional wisdom of the
tax Office my hopes lose cheer.
If It ever is decided Illegal who VIII
pay back the taxes? Who paid back the
fines caused by such another farcical en-
actment as the snow law?
WAsHFORD REISS. d D. 5
945 Pennsylvania avenue northwest.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-03
PREVENTS TIMER ROT.
Forest Service Experiments on Mine
supports show Results.

People acquainted with the great ex-
pense Of coal mining caused by the rapid
decay OF timbers used as props viii be in
terested in experiments recently con-
Quoted by the Forestry Service of the De
partment of Agriculture. 10y which a
treatment Of the wood has been discov-
cred that materially prolongs its life.
Experiments lately carried on by the
Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron
Company, at fits colliery near Pottsville,
Pa, under the direction Of a member Of
the Forest Service have resulted IN an
economy which demonstrates that the
preservation OF mine props can be put
upon firm commercial basis.
Before using. the timbers are immersed
for several hours IN a solution Of creo-
sote, carboIinium and zinc chloride The
solution may be applied with a brush
also, but the open tank treatment has
proven the most effective.
Experiments thus far have been made
mostly with lOblolly pine. Pennsylvania
pitch pine furnishes % per cent. and
black and red oak 10 per cent Of the tim
bers used in the coll!eries above men
toned
The Washington herald., 1906-12-03

Senator Scott, chairman OF the Park
Commission authorized under a Senate
resolution last session, will call meet
Ing Of the commission this week to con-
slider the various propositions now be-
fore that body or likely to be hereafter
made.
Urge Georgetown Tract.
There are "a number of proposed parks
which the commission has fully consid-
cred, and little delay is to be expected in
reaching report The Senate has twice
recognized the need Of a park in George
town, and passed a bill providing for the
purchase of what is known as the Mont
rose tract.
Last session the proposition to purchase
the Glover property, adjoining Rock Creek
Park and the Waggaman Square at the
intersection Of Sixteenth street and FlOri-
ia avenue, was agreed to by the Senate,
and favorable report was made on It
by Representative Bartholdt from tie
House Committee on Public Buildings
and Grounds. Speaker Cannon, however.
placed his rugged form in the way and
refused 70 allow the appropriation TO 90
on the bill
Probable Recommendations.
The commission is likely TO urge again
both the Georgetown Park and the two
pleasure grounds presented in the Senate
bill last session. There is, however, now
a movement In favor Of taking the old
Reservoir Square for Georgetown Park.
This ground already belongs to the gov
ernment and would call for no appropria-
zion, a circumstance that would undoubt-
edly help forward the effort TO get
through appropriations for the other
parks.
A. Z. Randle has made a strong plea for
a park on Congress Heights, and has Of
fered an eligible tract Of wooded ground
in that section.
The cost OF all the tracts proposed TO be
bought for parks amounts to over Sl,C00.-
90 The Senate bin last session author
lied the purchase Of the Waggaman tract
at the head Of Sixteenth street for S550.C00
and Of the Glover tract Of I0G acres TO be
added to the west side Of Rock Greek
Park az $i,to0 an acre. or $4,000 for the
whole tract. The Randle tract contains
more than 1GJ acres. which the own
er offers for S1,500 an acre or s150.e10
for the whole. If the Montrose property
should be taken, that would add $3.50 Oo0
10 the total for parks. and raise the
amount 10 SI550.009
The Washington herald., 1906-12-03
PLACES OF INTEREST.

Congressional Library-Open a. m TO 10 p. m
on secular days; from D. m. to 10 ? II. on Sun
days and on certain holidays
Public Library-Open 10 & m. 70 10 p. N. in win
ter; 10 a. n 20 D. N. in summer; holidays, ususl
hours: Sundays. 20 10 p N
Executive 3Iansion-Open 10 a. n to D. n
United States Treasury-Open 9 A. m 90 2p m
State. War and Navy Departments-Open a. n
90 2 p m Crhe original Declaration OF Independence
is in the Library Of the state Departu.ertJ
United States Patent Ofioe-Open g a. m to 2 D. n.
United states Pension BureaU-Open 3 a. n. 70
?. m.
United States Post-otiee-OTen a. N. TO .. n.
Washington City Post-oice-Open al hours. The
Dead Letter Office in the city post-orice.
National Botanic GardeDs-Open 8 a. n to5p
Fish C0mmissiOn-Open 9 a. IL 10 D n
Army Medical Museum-Open 9 a. n. 70 1 D. n
National Museum-0pen 9 a. u. 70 p N Qn-
cluding holdays)
Smithsonian Institution-Open a. m to4p. n.
Including holidaysl
Agricultural Departne1t-Open a. n to4pm m
Engraving and Printing Bureau-Ouen 4 N %
2-58 ?. H.
Washington Monument C555s1 feet in height)-Open
g a. m 70 $50 ,. n Elevator does not run after
80 p. m.}
CoTcoan Art Gsllery-Open go a. m. 70 p. n.
in winter ? a. N. TO D. n in summer. sundays
l33 p m 70 - n, excopt in midsummer Ad-
mission free Tuesdays. Thursdays Saturdays, and
sundays other days sc admission.
GoyeruIEeut Printing Ofice-Open 10 & N to 2
p.
Navy Yard-Open a. m. 20 p m
IN THE SUBURBS.
Mount Vernon, the home and tomb Of Washington
Open il a. n tc 4 ?. N.
Arlington National CeDetery-Open all day.
sunset.
biological Park-Open all day.
Rock Creek Bridge and PARK
Chevy Chase and Keusington.
Naval OhserEatory-Open a. m 20 D. n
Cabin John Bridge Catholic University. and Ale1-
audria.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-03
TALKS 30 JUVENILE WARDS.
Judge De Lacey Encourages Them
to Become Good Citizens.

One hundred and thirty-seven boys and
girls. wards OF the Juvenile Court. mel
yesterday afternoon at 1876 F street, TO
report to the probation officers their con-
dition and the progress each is endeavor-
ing TO make in appreciation Of his free
dom.
In an interesting address, Judge VIII
liam II. De Lacey advised the children
to be honest and truthful. and encour-
aged them by explaining the advantages
Of becoming good citizens. Always re-
spect authority" said. the Judge, "and be
obedient and respectful to your parents.
Any one who has these qualities has the
making OF good uan or woman"
Z II. Capp chief probation officer. talk
cd 10 the youthful audience on cleanliness
Of the mind and soul Miss Gertrude B.
Darwin, assistant probation officer. re-
minded the children OF the duties Of the
court Although she was glad that she
had had a chance 10 meet the boys and
girls, she sincerely hoped that there
would be no occasion in their lives when
the officers would be called again to
take them IN charge.
Deputy United States Marshal J 7
Hoey, w. a. Hickey. banlf. and Mrs.
Katherine Howell attended the meeting
and assisted in the exercises
The Washington herald., 1906-12-03
MORE FRAT OFFICERS NAMED.
Heads of Phi Delta Theta Provinces
Are Chosen.

The General Council OF the Phi Delta
Theta Greek letter fraternity yesterday
elected the following officers Of provinces
IN that fraternity:
Alpha-Irving /. Foster, OF Pennsyl-
vaHla, president, and L. E. A. Drummold,
Of New York, vice president, Beta-S. Z.
Coke. Of North Carolina, Gama-R, N.
Allen, OF Kentucky. Dclts-R. d, Chaplin.
Of Michigan. Epsiloa-WiH II, Hays. Of
Indiana. Zeta-Richard II. Little. II Illi-
nois, president. and Fred r. Cowles, OF
Kansas City, vice president. Eta-E. II,
Underwood, Of ATLANTA. Theta-E. Z.
Witt, Of Texas. fota-VictOr Henderson,
Of California Kappa-Arthur E. Priest,
Of Washington.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-03
Washington. D. c, November 26.
MEMORIAL FOR PRINTERS.
Tribute Paid TO Deceased Members
Of Typographical Union.

Memorial services in honor of de-
ceased members Of Columbia Typo
graphical Union, No. 1O1, were held in
typographical Temple yesterday after
noon in accordance with the lately es-
tablished annual custom. An elaborate
musical programme comprising both
orchestra and solo numbers. preceded
and followed the addresses.
The speakers and talent were grouped
on the platform in a setting of palms,
with the Allied Printing Trades Coun-
ell, union label. done in flowers as a
centerpiece.
Joseph NJ. Johnson opened the meet
ing with an Introductory address. and
addresses We're made by 7. c. Parsons.
president of the local union. and bv
Jason Waterman, both Of whom eulo-
gized the dead members in glowing
terms.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-03
LOCAL MENTION.
AMUSENENTs TO-DAY.

New National-Elmendorf lecture on Italy, 40
D. m Lew DOckstadeT's Minstrels. Sis D. m
Belssoo-John T. Keerd, in TAPS. SIS p N.
COlumbia-Klaw & Erlanger production Of The
Frs Lance. s:l5 p. n
Chasss-Polite vaudeville 2:l5 and SIS p. m
Aoademy-''A Child Of the Regiment. Sis D. N.
Lyceum-Reiuy & Woods Burles1uers. 2:15 and
Sis p. n.
Maisstic--Yorke and Adams, in bankers and
Brokers. 2:l5 and SIS D n
Aeolan Chorus Club-Cantata, The Rose Mar
den,' Pythian Temple s p m.
Food show-Convention Hail. 30 D. n and 80
p. N.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-03
EXCURSIONS TO-DAY.

To Fort Monroe. Norfolk Newport News, and all
points SOuth-Norfolk and Washington steamers
every day in the year at 6 30 p. m.
To Mount Nernol-EleCtric trains leave Twelfth
street and Pennsylvania every hour from 10
4. 20 p. N.
70 Alexandra - Ferry steamer Callahan hourly,
from $50 a. N. TO $50 p n
To Rock Creek Bridge Geological Park. CHEVY
Chase. and kcnsington-Cars from Fifteenth street
and New YoTk avenue every 6fteen minutes
The Washington herald., 1906-12-03
TALKS ON "PROTESTANTIsM. I"
Rev, Frank SeIvaII Delivers First of
Series of Evening Sermons.

heN. RANK Se"aAA DCANA 'A'' VI
Series of Evening Sermons,
Professionalism" was the subject Of
the first of five lectures to be given
during the season OF advent. delivered
by Rev. Frank SeWall, at the New
Church, Sixteenth and Corcoran streets,
last evening.
DR.. SewaU, after first drawing a
picture of the assemolage listening to
the sermon Of John the Baptist. COM
pared # to the multitude of religions in
existence to-day, as shown in the Sat
urday religious advertisements IN the
newspapers.
The next Of these lectures, on the
subject OF Roman Catholicism" viii
be given next Sunday evening at 7:99
o'clock.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-03
GET MONEY FOR UNIVERSITY
Collection of ~ 900 Is Taken at DIR.
staROrd's Church.

sta6Ord's Church.
Rev. DR.. Stafford, OF st. Patrick's s
Church, preached yesterday on ''The Per
petuity Of the Religious Principle" He
continued the subject Of his last sermon.
A special musical programme was rem
dered by the choir, and a collection of
over one thousand dollars was taken UP
for the Catholic University. DIR. Stafford
had for his guests at lunch the Msst Rev.
Archbishop Keane. of Dubuque. Iowa,
and the Hon. Hannis Taylor, Ii. D., of
this city.
Cardinal Gibbons vas a guest at the
rectory last evening He arrived from
Richmond at S;35. having preached In the
new cathedral there IN the morning. DR..
Stafford leaves this morning 70 preach at
the funeral Of his friend. Gen. Louis Vie
tor Baughman, who will be buried to-day
at 1880, from St Johns Church. Fred
erick, Nd.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-03
VII Lecture Before Quakers.

z. V. Brookshire Will deliver an ad-
dress on the Acquisition Of knowledge
tomorrow evening at s O'Clock at the
Friends Meeting House, Thirteenth and
Irving streets, Columbia Heights.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-03
Falls Into Disuse.

The choicest cuts OF New York
Roasts and other meats. J. II. Buscher,
Center Market. eth St wing.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-03

will be received at AcChesney. & Joach-
inns, Second and b SITS ne, and promptly
forwarded to the main office.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-03
Ask for Jno. G. MeinherC,s Rread

If you're exaCting as to the quality of your
table supplies. It invariably satisfies the
particular. Your grocer sells il. Bakery.
7I6 11th Sc Phone T.. 227.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-03
Painless Feet Are n Jox

Consult J. J. Georges & Son Qnc), Foot
Specialists. 121l Pa. ave.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-03

PIX, 500 bbl. Potatoes. 69c bu.; onions.
sirup, 19c bot; pound cake, 1215c; ats.
beans, &c; OTIS. hominy, 25c: best flour.
81 % Dbl J. T. d. Pyles' Stores, including
as La ave
The Washington herald., 1906-12-03
new PARKS FOR CITY
Commission Soon to Consider
Various Propositions.
FAVORABLE ACTION PROBABLE

Joint Body Expected 10 Act on
Question of Needed Recreation
Parts of the City-Demand Made for
S1,35O, O,OOO-Congress Heights Offer.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-03
HeraId Wnnf Adr

VIII be received at Sherwood's, corner
Prince and Royal sts.. Alexandra, and
promptly forwarded 10 the main Office.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-03

C. 4. Muddiman & Co., GIG 18th st.
Headquarters for all Welsbach goods. drop
lights. rubber tubing, gas globes, lamps.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-03
OPEN POHICK CHURCH
Noted Families Worship in
WaShington's Sanctuary.
EDIFICE BUILT 1873 YEARS AGO

Descendants OF Revolutionary War
Heroes Attend First Service in Re
modelled Structure that the Father
of His Country PIanned-Interfor
and Furnishings Are Restored.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-03
Hungarian Gypsy Orchest-o

Park Hotel. Winter Garden. Rathskeller
n. Y. ave. and llth st. r Endrees. Prop.
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Herald Want Ads

Great Bear, pure SPRING water.
Sold in giass-always sesled-4 gals, Soc
Office 701 18th st. NV. 'Phcne NJ. ESQ
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Eat at the DeImar,
4 carIond of New York ApnIes. 80

$3.50 18th st.-142S F. We please the hard
to please.
The Washington herald., 1906-12-03

The old church at Pohick, Fairfax
County, Virginia, where George Wash
ington worshipped 13S years ago. remod-
eled and decorated with colonial furni-
ture, was opened yesterday. Representa-
tives Of the Washington family took a
prominent part in the services. Descend
ants of other noted Virginia families CO.
operated and contributed to the fund
which made the restoration OF the his
toric edifice possible.
Simple in their impressiveness were the
services conducted by DR.. Samuel A.
Wallis, Of the Alexander Theological
Seminary. who was the church's first
pastor after the civil war. and Rev Ever
ard Meade. rector Of Pohick Church.
With the exception Of the walls, COM
structed of old English brick 133 years
ago. there remains but few OF the origi-
nal parts of the church building During
the war of 1872 the building was Invaded
by troops, and the fixtures were carried
away In 1862 soldiers camped in the
edifce and literally pulled it 10 pieces
For years afterward it was used as a
stable
Holbrook argus., 1906-06-02
Road that Made History.

A hundred years ago the eyes of America were on the Southwest. We were on the edge of war with Spain over the closing of the Mississippi, and under orders from Washington Will kinsOn, in command of Fort Adams, held solemn cOnclave with the Indians who owned the east bank of the big river. and by treaty established a sa- cred postroad through their country.
 It left Nashville on the old Buffalo trace, crossed the Tennessee at Col bert's ferry below the Musse shoals, and striking the hills back of the Big Black, came down to Natchez and on to New Orleans. with branch to the Walnut hills. The road was more than a military necessity, for so many pi- rates infested the Mississippi that mer- chants returning from New Orleans needed a safer route home with their money.
 After 1t was opened 1t became all things to the Southwest. Methodism went down that way in the person of Tobias Gibson, later Lorenzo Dow fol- lowed him with the camp meeting spirit. Old Hickory marched his army down to Natchez over this route in 1913 and marched 1t back again next spring. And from that day till near ly our own 1t has been the great cen ter of that country's activity. Now the railroads have come, the settlers have moved down Into the valleys and opened up poorer roads in the beds of branches and through swamp low lands. But the Trace is still there upon It's ridges, the best road of them all.-Everybody's Magazine.
Holbrook argus., 1906-06-02
Curran in the Coffee House.


 John Philpot Curran, the famous Irish lawyer, ranks among the wittiest men the Emerald Isle has ever pro- duced. His wit, however, was s0me- times turned against himself by the in- tended victim, the following story, taken from the volume of biographical rem iniscences, entitled "Mrs. Brookfield and Her Circle" furnishing an anus ing example of how Curran was once outdone. A brisk, young widow, in some part of Ireland, used to preside at the table of a coffee-house patron ized by Curran. Her name was Honor, and one day there was some disputed charge. Curran slyly winked at the friend who happened to be dining with him, and proposed "HonOr and hones- ty." "By all means" added the wid- ow, briskly, holding her glass to be filled, "let us drink to MT. Curran's ab. sent friends"
Holbrook argus., 1906-06-02

compound is placed, and are composed of paper, cloth or other similar fib- rous material, which will not, when the torpedo is exploded fly in man. ner to injure anyone who should hap pen near 1t. A strap to engage with the rail is placed around the middle casing and the outer and holding the strap in position. Owing to the 1exi- bility of the several shells, they are capable of being inclosed one within the other and thus yield sufficiently to at the same time permit the strap to be embraced within the casing. The position of the torpedo on the track when being exploded is such that the wheel of a passing train is above and the rail below the torpedo. making it essential that there should be an ad- ditional edge. This strengthening edge is effected by a ring or band, also of soft. fibrous material, around the edge of the torpedo, which when exploded will not cause injury and adds to its safety and harmlessness. When the torpedo is completed 1t is subjected to coating of waterproofng compound. AS are also the shells before being as- sembled.
Holbrook argus., 1906-06-02
Waits Up for Him.

During a heated political discussion among q number of men some one ex- citedly asked:
 What is a boss, anyway"
 Nobody seemed anxious to answer, but all turned somewhat expectant eyes toward MT. Meekington, who had been taking leading part in the discussion.
 You'll have to excuse me-" said MT. M., noting the expectant attitude of the crowd. "The only boss I know is the head of my modest household, and po- liteness to lady prevents me from commenting upon her characteristic"
Holbrook argus., 1906-06-02
Bonnie Bessie Lee.

Bonnie Bessie Lee. Bonnie Bessie Lee had face fu' O smiles And mirth round her ripe lips was aye dancing slee, And light was the foot-fa, and wni- some the wiles, O the flower O the parochin-our ain Bessie Lee! With the bairns she would rin, and the school laddies paik. And OCT the broomy braes like fairy would flee, Till auld hearts grew young again wi love for her sake There was life in the blythe blink O bonnie Bessie Lee. She grat wi the waefu' and laugh'd wi the glad, And light as the wind 'mang the dancers was she; And a tongue that could jeer, too, the little lassie had, Whilk keepit aye her ain side for bonnie Bessie Lee. And she whiles had a sweetheart, and whiles she had twa, A glaikit bit lassie--but, atween you and me, Her warm wee bit heartie she ne'ei threw ava, Though mony a ane had sought il frae bonnie Bessie Lee. But ten years had zane since gazed on her last For ten years had parted my auld hame and me, And l said to myself as her mither's door l pass'd, "WIl ever get anither kiss frae bonnie Bessie LeeT" But time changes a things-the ill-na. tured loon! Were 1t ever sac rightly he'll no lei 1t be; But I rubbit at my cen, and l thought l would swoon, How the earle had come round about our ain Bessie Lee. The wee laughing lassie was gude wife growing auld- Iva weans at her apron and ane on her knee; She was douce, too, and wise-like-and wisdom's sac cauld- would rather had the ither ane than this Bessie Lee. Robert Nicoll.
Holbrook argus., 1906-06-02
Logical.

Two Irishmen were digging sewer. One of them was a big, strong man about six feet four inches in height and the other one was little, puny man about four feet six inches. The foreman came along to see how the work was progressing and noticed that one of them was doing more work than the other.
 Look here," he cried, "hOw is 1t that little Dennis Dugan, who is only half your size, is doing nearly twice as much work as you, Patrick"
 Glancing down to his partner Pat replied:
 "Aad why shouldn't he? Ain't he nearer to it?'-Philadelphia Ledger.
Holbrook argus., 1906-06-02
The Winning Card.

What are trumps in the game of life?" asked of all in the busy strife. Hearts" said the maiden, shy and sweet, With happy eyes and blushes fleet. The society belle smiled scornfully: "Hear,s for you, but diamonds for me-" "Clubs," drawled the blase man of the
 world, Drifting down stream with his sails all
 furled. The gravedigger laughed as he piled his
 trade. t >..t Spades are the final trumps," he said. Baltimore American.