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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-23

office of surveyor is in his department.
said today that it is one of the best ana
most practicable appointments made IN
the District government since MS conhec-
"Mr. Richards said Mai. Morrow, lis
an expert and authority on real estate
and all other property. He Is technically
fitted and otherwise qualified for assessor.
think the results of the appointment
will soon be shown in the office which he
is TO preside over
AS assessor he will have much to do
VITA estimating property values. In this
work Mr. Richards has had much expert
ence, especially within the last three or
four years. The estimate made by him
for the Commissioners of the plaza prop
erty and other property to be condemned
In connection with the Washington ter
ninal project earned him considerable
credit. las quick and clever estimate of
the avenue property" last winter. also
called for much complimentary comment.
Important Work for District.
The new assessor is practically a young
man. having been born in Milford. Del, in
1866 He attended the public schools in
that state and in 1854 entered Lehigh Uni
versity, where he studied civil engineer
Ing. He graduated four years later and
has since then been actively engaged in
his profession
ards was given a position under Capt
William T. Russell, Engineer Corps
U. s. A.. in Mississippi river improvements.
he was engaged in this important work
until 1891. when he resigned to accept a
position as assistant engineer in charge
OF street extensions in Washington, ten
dered him by Capt. Russell who had been
made engineer Commissioner
III mas been since said that Mr. Richards
was brought to Washington for the ex-
press purpose of planning and executing
the permanent system of highways in the
District. In 1905 he was appointed sur
veyor to succeed the late Mai Henry B.
LOCKER.
Mr.. Richards first came into prominence
IN this city in road planning. and estab
llsned MS AFFINITY as an engineer. During
part OF the time he acted as secretary
to the highway commission, consisting OF
the Secretary of War. Secretary of Inte-
rior and the chief of engineers. USA.
From 1897 to 1905 Mr.. Richards, in con-
junction with the street extension work
was charged with laying out and improy-
ing roads in Rock Creek Park He also
did much work under various street ex-
tension acts and alley cases for condemna-
ton of land.
Data on Realty Values.
He obtained data relating to the cost
of values for such lands and also inves-
tisated and tabulated prices in various
parts of the city to guide the Commits
sioners in purchasing schoolhouse and en-
CINE house sites
He had charge of the purchase of all
land and property within the plaza of the
new Union station. This purchase
amounted to half a million dollars and
was almost the same as estimated by Mr..
Richards two years previous.
While surveyor Mr.. Richards had
charge of the preparation of plats for the
REMEMBERING and designation of parcels
of land in the county for purposes of as
sessment and taxation. These plats in
Guided 80, 900 parcels of land. and are the
basis of the present system of county
taxat ton
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-23
WANTS GENEROUS TARIFF.
Vice Governor Forbes Of Manil,
Talks Of Islands.

CHICAGO. July 23.-William Cameron
Forbes, vice governor of Manila, and Jose
r. de Luzuraga. Philippine commissioner,
yesterday declared that generous tariff
policy. better transportation facilities and
a cultivation of natural pr, ducts will
make the Philippine Islands of great
worth to the United States. They were in
Chicago on their way east.
There should be a tariff that will
afford the islands ample facilities for
competing with other countries" said Mr..
Forbes. Better steamship transportation
between the islands and this country also
is needed. The islands are productive, the
natives are becoming industrious and
great things are expected of their flu
ture.
He said the natives were learning rap
idly, but American teachers were in de-
mand SchooIhouses are being built and
the children all want to so to school, he
said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-23
illustrated News.
Process Engravers' Monthly

From the Process Engravers' Monthly.
The man in the street leaves no one in
doubt as to his love for the pictured
page Even the few staid. respectable old
fashioned. influential papers that may. be
thought to regard pictures as intro dig.
in the editorial columns are being con-
WINGED that the advertising man knows
their value.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-23
LAND PATENT DEMANDED.
Suit Filed Against Secretary Gar
field to Show Cause Why Not.

Justice Anderson today cited James Ru-
dolph Garfield. Secretary of the Interior,
to show cause October % next why a
to compel him to patent to William Crib
BILE of Spokane, Wash. 12O acres of land
writ of mandamus should not be issued
near Occur d'Alene. Idaho.
The citation is based on a petition OF
Mr.. Gribble and his transferee, the Men
asha Wooden Ware Company of Men
asha. Wis. who claim that the Secretary
is unlawfully and without authority hold
Ing III suspen.lon the patent after all the
conditions have been complied with.
Attorney John M. Rankin represents the
petitioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-23
APPLIES FOR PERMIT.
DR.. Guthrie Plans to Hold Services
in Iowa Circle.

DR.. Guthrie, pastor of the Hamline NJ.
E. Church, made formal application today
to Col. Bromwell, the army officer in
charge of public buildings and grounds,
for permission to hold religious services
in the Iowa Circle Park next Sunday
afternoon. Col. Cromwell, following the
usual course in such matters, referred the
application to Gen. Marshall, chief of en-
gineers, with statement that he sees nc
objections to granting the request. 1t is
expected that Gen. Marshall will submit
his action in the matter to the Secretary
Of War this afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-23
MRS. STETSON WEDS COUNT
WAS WIDOW OF MILLIONAIRE
HAT MANUFACTURER.
Santa Eulalia of Portugal Will Take
His Bride to Europe
Next Saturday.

PHILADELPHIA. July 23.-Mrs. Sarah
Elizabeth Stetson, widow of the late mil
lionaire hat manufacturer, John B. Stet-
son. was married today to Count Santa
Eulalia of Portugal by Monsignor Turner,
chancellor of the archdiocese of Philadel-
phia.
The ceremony, which was performed at
the brides beautiful estate near this city,
was a quiet affair.
The bridal pair left for New York,
where they will remain until Saturday,
when they will sail for Europe. Later, 1t
Is understood, the count and countess will
return and make their permanent home
here.
Mrs. Stetson was the third wife of John
B. Stetson and before her marriage was
Sara Elizabeth Shindler. Mrs. Stetsons
husband died three years ago while they
were in Florida. He left fortune vari-
ously estimated at between 5000 600 and
$40 600 900. The fortune was divided be-
tween the widow and his two sons, ].
Henry Stetson and John B. Stetson, jr.
Both of these sons are married and have
their homes on the Stetson estate at Mel
rose.
A Beautiful Woman.
Mrs. Stetson is a remarkably attractive
and youthfully beautiful woman. Her
home, Idro, is the counterpart of one of
the most famous French chateaus. 1t is
filled with works Of both artists and
sculptors Of wide reputation.
This will be the home of the count and
countess when they return from their
honeymoon abroad. They will spend their
summers there, while the winters will
probably be passed on the continent or In
Florida, where Mrs. Stetson also owns a
magnificent estate.
Count Eulalia's friends are amazed at
the luck which makes him the husband
of Mrs John B. Stetson He has lived
at the Auditorium Annex for several
years.
Count Eulalias full name and title
reads: "Aleixo De Queiroz Ribeiro De
Sotte Maier d Almeida Vasconceellos'' De
o Nemear Hidalgo Cavaliero Da Sua
Real Casa
The part In quotations is the family
name Of the count, while the rest of the
title In brief means that he Is q cavaleriO
of the royal house of Lisbon.
All this came out early last year when
the count met certain reports casting re-
Elections upon his title. At a tea given by
Mrs. Marshall Field. 1906 Prairie avenue,
the count appeared in gorgeous court
uniform, an ancient court sword and gilt
spurs.
Bishop Silva of Trajanapoles Lisbon.
who was visiting Chicago at that time.
was the guest Of honor at the tea, and he
previously had asked the count to SUBJ
stantiate his claim to the title he bore.
The count satisfied the bishop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-23
SEAMAN HENRY KILLED.
Handkerchief Caught in Gun
Machinery-Neck Broken.

NEWPORT, R. L.. July 23.-Joseph j.
Henry, an ordinary seaman and DOW.
der passer on board the new battleship
drill in one of the forward eight-inch
turrets today. His neckerchiefs caught
in the training cogs of one Of the guns
and Henry was drawn into the machine
cry and his neck was broken.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-23
Fifteen-Year-old Girl Missing.

The police were asked this afternoon to
find Ethel j. Hackley. fifteen years Of
age, whose home is at 1925 3lst street
A description of the girl was furnished,
and the police were told that she had been
missing since yesterday.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-23
Don't Loaf.

From the Portland Oregonan.
Mosquitoes dc not bother person
so much when he is busy as when he
is idling. Hae moral is plain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-23

Maximum temperature past twenty -four
hours, 81; a year ago, 81.
Downtown Temperature.
The temperature registered today by
Affiecks standard thermometer was as
follows:
am, S5;. II noon, 81; pm, 81.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-07-23
Records for Twenty-Four Hours.

The following were the readings of the
thermometer and barometer at the
weather bureau for the twentyfour hours
beginning at = pm. yesterday:
Thermometer: July RI pm, So;
pm. "A: II midnight, Il. July 23- am.
Ia; am, "A; II noon. 81; = pm, 81.
Maximum, 81, at pm. July %; min
inium, II. at am, July 23.
Barometer: July RI pm, 30.O6; s
pm. Soil; II midnight. 3O.12 July %
am, 3012; s am, 3017; noon, 3o15;
phi. BOIL.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-08-14
Worth Knowing

To remove Pimples, Blackheads Blotches
and all forms Of Skin Eruptions is accord
ing TO a we'll known Physician, very easy
matter; he says that many are afflicted
with some one Of the above ailments, and
are subject to great deal of embarrassment
on account of the unsightly appearance
which they present, and recommends the
following simple harmless and inexpensive
treatment. Go to your Druggist and get
this prescription filed; clearola one-hali
ounce, Ether one ounce, Alcohol seven
ounces; mix, shake well and apply to the
parts affected night and morning, allowing
il to remain for at least ten minutes then
wipe of the powder from the skin. Use a
soft cloth or sponge in applying the mix
ture and in from ten days to two weeks your
face will be smooth and'clear as marriage
bell. Get the Pure Clearola which Is only
put up in one-hali ounce packages Ask to
see il.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-08-14
MONEY SAVED

BY trading with us. We are agents for
McBrides & DIR. Daniels Liniments and
preparations, also Balsam Myrrh and Bal
sam Elixir, harness soaps, oils and dresss
inps, brooms for house and stable, whip.
and whip sockets, collars and halters, har-
nesses, new and second hand and every ne
cessity for the harness. repairing in all its
branches promptly attended to at George
Prices, harness maker, IS4S Westminster
street.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-08-14

CHAPTER 1913
AN ACT Relative 10 Funds Deposited
with the Union Trust Company by
State officials.
PASSED Feb. T. l9OS)
II is enacted by the General Assembly az
follows:
Section 1. All state officials and state
boards having funds belonging 10 the
ttate Of Rhode Island or OF which they
may be trustee or trustees, deposited with
The Union Trust Company, a corporation
created by special act Of the general as
sembly OF said state. located In the city
Of Providence, I'm said state, are hereby
directed and authorized 10 transfer 10 the
general treasurer OF said state all their
right, title, and interest In and TO the
funds deposited in their said names. re-
spectively, with said Union Trust Com
pany; and the general treasurer Is here
by authorized and directed 20 release the
funds deposited with said Union Trust
Company, and TO accept the proposed
plan OF reorganization OF said company
as recommended by the temporary re-
ceIvers OF said company as means OF
assisting I'm avoiding the liquidation OF
the said trust company: Provided, how
ever that said release Of said funds and
the acceptance OF said proposed plan or
reorganization be Judged prudent by said
general treasurer and for the best inter
est OF the said state.
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect upon
lts passage, and all acts and parts OF acts
Inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-08-14

Turkey is warm country and a
suit Of mail must be pretty heavy
garments tor the Sultan to carry a
round, but it saved his life the
other day.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-08-14

Ex-Vice President Stevenson who
was so small figure in the last
Cleveland administration that he has
been practically forgotten, has come
to life politically as the Democratic
candidate for governor Of Illinois
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-08-14

Japan has appropriated 81 1000
600 with which to build national
capital. The amount seems ridicu-
lously inedeqate to people IN this
country, who have seen how small
a million dollars look to big graft
ers.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-08-14

Mrs. Louise Chandler Moulton, a
well known Boston authoress, died
on Saturday. Mrs. Moulton's great
est literary success came from the
writing Of juvenile books.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-08-14

The Bryan speech of acceptance
was much shorter than that delivered
by Canidate TAFT. That much at
least was at least was in its favor.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-08-14

The Boston papers have come to
the conclusion that long drawn out
parades should not be allowed on
business streets.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-08-14

The welcome given the American
fleet at New Zealand this week can
be called about the acme of hospi-
tality.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-08-14
coHsTSuED os rAeE :.
MOVING, MOVING.

When abou, to move see McMann. Jos
lin street. He will do il cheaper and
quicker than anybody else. See adv. in
this paper.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-08-14

This has been a very poor season
for fishing in Narragansett Bay. "A
number Of reasons have been adj
vanced as to why the fish wont bite.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-08-14

King Edward and President
Roosevelt have been the "king pin"
rulers in New Zealand this week.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-08-14

"Hard times come on quickly,
but the departure is marked by the
most hating and hesitating reluc-
tance.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-08-14

Providence horsemen are looking
forward to an early consummation
Of their speedway hopes.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-08-14
CHAPTER ls,s

AN ACT TO Provide For the Services OF
an Assistant In the Once of the Clerk
Of the District Court of the Tenth Ju-
dicial District
Passed April 2. IsOs)
II IL enacted by the General Assembly as
follows:
Section 1. The clerk OF the district court
of the tenth judicial district Is hereoy su-
,hor,zed 10 employ a clerk IN his ONCE. at
a compensation annually not TO exceed
three hundred dollars; and for the purpose
Of carving this act into effect the sum
Of three hundred dollars - hereby appro-
priated out OF any money In the treas
ury not otherwise appropriated; and
the state auditor Is hereby directed to
draw his orders on the general treasurer
from time TO time for the payment of So
much OF said sum as may De necessary.
uron receipt OF properly authenticated
vouchers.
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect upon It's
passage.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-08-14
CHAPTER 1919.

CHAPTER lbl9.
AN ACT In Amendment OF Section l OF
Chapter SO OF the General Laws, as
Amended by Section n OF Chapter 500
OF the Public Laws. Passed at the Jan
uary Session, A. ID. 1901
passed March TO- 19O8)
II is enacted by the General Assembly as
follows:
Section l. Section 1 OF Chapter 9G OF the
General Laws AZ amended by section n
OF Chapter 500 OF the Public Laws passed
Mt the January session, A. ID. 1901, Is here
by amended so as TO read as follows:
Section /. There shall be n state board
OF health which shall consist OF seven
persons, two from the county OF Provi-
dence. one from each OF the other coun-
ties. and one from the state at large. Al
least four members OF said board shall be
well educated physicians, and members OF
some medical society Incorporated by the
state. The governor, with the advice and
consent OF the senate, shall upon the pas
sage OF this act appoint some person
member OF said board from the state AT
large. and shall annually thereafter I'm
like manner, at the January session or
the general assembly appoint some per
son or persons to be members or SAID
board to succeed the member or members
whose terms will next expire; and the
member or members so appointed shall
hold his or their office or offices until the
first day OF February I'm the sixth year
after his or their appointment. The mem
bers OF the board OF health i'm office at
the time of the passage of this act shall
continue TO hold their Offices until the ex-
pratlon OF the terms for which they
were respectively appointed Any vacan-
cy which may occur I'm the board when
the senate is not in session, may be filled
by the governor, until the next session
thereof when he ghall. with the advice
and consent OF the senate, appoint some
person to fill such vacancy for the re-
mainder OF the term"
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect imme-
diately. and all acts and parts OF acts In
consistent herewith are hereby repealed
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-08-14

Senator La Toilette of Wisconsin
intends to start a weekly paper.
Its subscribers can expect some long
articles.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-08-14

Providence has reason TO feel very
well satisfied with its ball team this
season.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-08-14

Mr.. Kern of Indiania thinks his
crowd is going to win this fall. Very
natural for Mr.. Kern to think so.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-08-14
CHAPTER 1924.
AN ACT In Addition to Chapter 9l Of u

AN ACT In Addition to Chapter sl Of the
General Laws. Entitled "Of Nuisances."
PASSED April s. 1907
II Is enacted by the General Assembly as
follows:
Section l. Chapter 81 Of the General
Laws is hereby amended by adding there
to the following section, viz:
Sec g In addition to the remedies ex-
isting at common law and under this
chapter the town council OF any town
may bring suit to restrain the unauthor-
lied company or use OF any building or
premises which are occupied or used Tor
any trades or occupations aforesaid
Sec 2 This act shall take effect from
and after its passage.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-08-14

The Turks have got a constitution
and still they are not entirely happy.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-08-14
CHAPTER 1922.


AN ACT In Amendment Of and In Addi-
ton to Section l of Chapter "A OF the
General Laws.
PASSED April 3, l90S)
It is enacted by the General Assembly as
follows:
Section l. Section Of Chapter "a Of the
General Laws is hereby amended so as to
read as follows:
Section l. Every person travelling with
any carriage or other vehicle, who shall
meet any cther person so travelling on any:
highway or bridge. shall seasonably drive:
his carriage or vehicle to the right OF the:
centre Of the travelled part of the road:
so as to enable such person TO pass with:
his carriage or vehicle without interfer-:
ence or interruption. Every person travel:
ing with any carriage or other vehicle:
who shall overtake any other person so:
travelling on any highway or bridge shall:
pass on the left side thereof and the per-;
son so overtaken shall as soon as prac-:
ticable drive to the right so as to allow;
free passage on the left"
Sec 3 This act shall take effect upon
its passage and all acts and parts or acts:
inconsistent herewith are hereby repealed:
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-08-14
CHAPTER 1873.

AN ACT to Prevent Nuisances caused
by Burning Decaying and Waste Mate:
rails and Substances on Dumping:
Grounds.
Passed April 3, 1867
II is enacted by the General Assembly as:
follows:
Section l. No owner, lessee. or occupant
OF any land used or suffered to be usen
as a dumping ground. shall burn or suner;
to he burned thereon. and no other person:
shall ignite or burn thereon. any refuse or:
decaying animal. fish or vegetable sub;
stances or any waste materials or sub:
stances Of any kind in such manner that
tho same shall be a nuisance to any per;
son or persons owning or occupying any;
adjoining or neighboring land.
Sec. 2 Any person who shall violate
any OF the provisions OF this act shall be:
fined not exceeding twenty dollars for;
each such offence.
Sec. 3 This act shall take effect upon Its
passage.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-08-14
PUBLIC LAWS, PASSED AT THE
JANUARY SESSION, 1905.

irhe Chapters OF the Public Laws are
numbered continuously from the General
Laws, Revision OF 1861
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-08-14
CHAPTER ls,1

CHAPTER 1Ssl.
AN ACT In Amendment OF Section Is.
Chapter 27e Of the General Laws. as
Amended by Section Ills OF the Court
OF Practice Act" Also Of Section IN.
Chapter 25a OF the General Laws. as
Amended by Section ii7s Of the Court
and Practice Act"
Passed April 2 laos)
IL Is enacted by the General Assembly a.
follows:
Section l. Section Is Of Chapter ~ OF
the General Laws. as amended BY section
uss of the Court and Practice Act v
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1908-08-14
CHAPTER 1920.

AN ACT Making Appropriations For tho
Support OF the state Of Rhode Island
For the Fiscal Year Ending on the 3lst
Day of December, 1908.