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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-21
COMPLETES THE ASSESSMENT
BOARD OF OFFICIALS FINISHES
TRIENNIAL TASK.
Mention Of Increase in Valuation.
Charge Against Gas Companies
for Service Pipes.

The board Of assistant assessors and
equalization and review of the District
has completed its triennial assessment of
real and personal property in the District
Of Columbia and has forwarded its books
to the Commissioners for approval as re-
quired by law.
The total assessment for the city and
county has not been figured. but 1t is
the opinion Of the members Of the board
that both the real and personal assess
ments will be increased 10 per cent for
the next three years over the amount
listed during the past triennial period.
Property in what is known as the bust
hess section Of the city has increased In
value on an average Of % per cent, and
taking the county as whole 1t has in
creased about 10 per cent. Of course,
some sections experienced a reduction.
Charge Against Gas Companies.
In the assessment for the next triennial
period the board has assessed the Wash
ington Gas Light Company $4,000 for
its service pipes and the Georgetown Gas
Light Company $33,6O0. The meters have
not been included. The assessors explain
ed this by saying that they are awaiting
certain information from the court. There
seems to be q legal difference of opinion
as to the assessment of the meters.
Prior to this assessment the two gas
companies were not charged with their
service pipes. When that fact developed
last summer the assessors declared that
such property would be included in the
next assessment.
The three members Of the board of real
estate assessors and the two members
of the board Of personal tax assessors
started to work at the beginning of the
current year making the new assessments
Between April 1 and June 30 the five as
sistant assessors and the assessor as
chairman ex-off1cio sat as board OF
equalization and review and listened to
complaints and objections to the new as
sessments. Since June 30 they have been
transcribing their assessments to BOOKS
preparatory to having them approved by
the Commissioners.
Use Inside Information.
When the Commissioners have attached
their signatures to the books everything
will be in readiness to put the new as
sessments into actual operation. Accord
ing to law, the date for enforcement is
November 1. every third year.
According to Assessor Richards, the
new assessment includes 10000 pieces OF
ground in the city and 5000 in what is
known as the county-that is, beyond the
fire limits Of the city-making total OF
nearly $4,000 pieces of ground. He said
that in preparing the assessment the
board was fortunate in getting the Gin
side lists of real estate sales throughout
the city from the real estate Offices. This
information has proven helpful and will
be an important factor in future assess
ment work.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-21
Deaths in the District.

The following deaths were reported Ia
the health Office during the past twenty
four hours:
Claude Murphy. 20 years. Garfield Me-
mortal Hospital.
Julia r. Jones, 60 years. zoos I street
northwest.
Mary Barrett. IL years, Providence Hos
pital.
Nathaniel n. Mccullough. 81 years, 40S
18th street northeast.
William Washington. 30 Years, Madison
street. between NJ and y and. 9th and 7th
streets northwest
George West, 20 years. Casualty Hos
pital.
Fannie F. winn. q years. 2o23 X street
northwest.
Daniel Smith. 30 years. 1Os Massachu-
sets avenue northwest.
Gilbert Forester. months. 1919 c
street southeast.
James NJ. Dubose. 4 months. Coz Nichols
avenue southeast.
Amos Johnson. 81 years, % Fenton place
northwest.
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by Rev. J. Howard Wells at the parsonage
of the Mount Vernon Place Church Sat-
urday, August Is. The bride and bride
groom are now on their honeymoon trip
to Atlantic City and will he at home after
the LIST OF September at 322S Warde-
street.
quiet home wedding occurred Thurs
day afternoon at I o'clock, when Miss
Grace Frizbie Stailey. only daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. c. b. p. Stailey. S2l 18th
street northwest. was united in marriage
TO Mr.. Arthur j. Hudson OF Cleveland.
Ohio. Rev. DR.. Donald c. Mcleod Of
ficiated. Only the intimate friends and
relatives of the couple attended.
The bride was becomingly attired i'm "a
brown going-away suit with hat and
gloves 20 match.
Following the serving Is; refreshments
Mr. and Mrs. Hudson left for Niagara
Falls and the great lakes. They will re-
side I'm Cleveland. where Mr.. Hudson has
already established home for his bride.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-21
MAY BUY RADIATORS.
Howard University Receives Author
ity From the Department.

Because the word radiator was left
out Of the sundry civil act approved
May q. 1908. the president Of Howard
University has been having correspond
ence with the Interior Department, which
in turned has called on the Treasury De-
partment for help in Strengthening out
a plan to heat Howard University and
Freedmens Hospital
The bill appropriates $17.6OO for heat.
ing plant" for the two institutions named
but says nothing about radiators.
The controller Of the Treasury states
quite forcibly in his last letter to the
Interior Department that radiatorless
heating plant would be a useless affair
and of little value, and solemnly gives his
consent to the purchase of radiators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-21
Marriage Licenses.

Marion V Rector and Martha A. Ter
raft. both Of Alexandria county. Va.
Robert O. Richard and Dollie Faulkner.
Irving T. Anderson and Nettie w. Pol
lard. both OF Richmond. Va.
Albert s. French and Belle s. Payne.
George r. Race OF Capt May, y. j., and
Minnie NJ. Ward, Silver Spring. Tex.
Henry Fowler and Ethel Fowler.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-21
Personal Mention.

Thomas Young and Otney w. Stratton
are making a two weeks trip to Atlantic
City and New York
Mr.. Joseph w. Bailey and friend. Paul
Barstow. are ,sojourning at Shell Field
Manor. on the Potomac.
Mr.. Will McQuillan Of the War Depart.
ment, who has been visiting his mother at
Waterbury, Conn.,. is now at Atlantic
City.
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DIED.


voted husband Of Georgia bowman. at his
residence. s33 Maryland avenue southwest.
Interment at Chapel Point. Md.
o Am. at her tues rs.idencs, 22si LIST street north
west. ANNIE PRAY FORD. widow II vii
Funeral from her late residence. 223l list street
northwest. Monday, August "a. at pm
GEESE. On Thursday. August %. 1905. at ::
o'clock am. CHARLIE, the beloved husband
Funeral from his late residence. No. 500 I'D
street northwest. August .. at $50 am:
thence to st. Stephens Church at = %s'S OH;
vet cemetery.
ON fTanz Asfait q b.ov.S
S wife Of f. o., g Gunson and daughter Of Mrs.
Funeral private. Monday morning. August ~;
at 10 o'clock. from her late residence. lis
18th strr,- northeast.
roTTEN;, O, :usust 20: 1905. . A., infant son
Interment private.
In Memoriam.
son and brother. JAMES WILLIAM CAL
H0UN, who departed this life two years ago
today. August 81. 1906.
Sad is life. oh cd. how dreary:
Lcnely-lOney every spot:
Wear,. for we hear IL not.
DENry In loving remembrance Of my dear son.
today, August n. 1899.
Gone, but not forgotten.
By HIS MOTHER. s. T.. d.
FREEMAN. In loving remembrance OF our son
and brother HERSEY K. FREEMAN. IT..
i 1893 o'eo FATHER iIrff fS MOTHER AID SISTER
dear niece. MAMIE R. MCKAY. who died
three years ago today, August p. 1905.
Through the pearly gates OF heaven
Passed the loved dear:
God thought best to take her from US,
Though she left her home SO dresr
Hard strove tn keep her with us.
But love and skill We're all In vain.
We had to lay our darling Mamie
Meath the graveyard sod away.
BY UNCLE WILL AND AUNT MAMIE.
dear wife. MAMIE r. MCKAY. who departed
this life three years ago today, August FL,
1903
ask and TO- my cheeks are wet
With tears for one cannot See
Oh Mamie art thou living yet.
And tost thou still remember me
BY HER DEVOTED HUSBAND.
The days they come and the q, days 18th they CO.
But tears from the eyes VIII start.
And memory brings an overflow
That swells from our aching hearts
While her footsteps with US bide.
To that bleak time three years ago
our 0ei0'e' one '"' MAMMA ANN, AND PAPA.
Her sun went down in the morning.
When all fair and bright.
But twas not eclipse Of darkness
That hid her from our sight:
For the valley of death was brighter
Than the hills Of life she trod.
And the hush that fell on her spirit
Was the calm, deep peace OF God.
.'IIer sun went down i'm the morning.
When all was fair and bright,
But IL shines today on the PARKWAY hils
In the land that knows night"
By HER DEVOTED SISTER ELIZABETH
Alone i'm the silent graveyard.
Meath the sod and the dew,
Never one moment forgotten.
In sorrow I think of you.
Outlines To- the graveyard wander.
Flowers To strew with tender care
On the grave Of one I shall always remember,
Who is resting there.
RY AUNT MAGGIE AND UNCLE WILL
Anniversary mass at the Shrine OF the Sacred
Heart Church.
sx,TII-TZ In loving remembrance Of CHARLES
J. r. St'Ht'TZ. who died three years ago.
August IL 1909. -,> ...>..
RY Ills WIDOW. DAUGHTER AND SONS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-21

Miss Eva Sutherland of Hamilton ave-
nue. has returned after spending a very
pleasant vacation among relatives and
friends at Charlottesville. Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-21

The Misses Edna and Aline Bateman OF
Harrisburg, Pa, are visiting .diss Hester
E. Cusick of Hamilton avenue. Congress
Heights.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-21

Mr.. and Mrs. J.. /. Cusick of St. Eliza
beth's Hospital are spending their vaca-
ton at Atlantic City, n. j.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-21

Master Rudolph Goddard and sister
Mabel of Surrattsville. Nd, are visiting
their cousin. Mrs James Mullikin of
Hamilton avenue, Congress Heights.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-21

Miss Eccard of New Hampshire avenue
has returned to the city after sojourn
on the coast of Massachusetts, and a de-
lightful trip to Boston by sea. She has
been away since the first week in July.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-21

Misses Grayce Fowler of Louisville.
KY. and Evelyn Odekoven have gone to
Atlantic City. New York and Philadelphia.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-21

Miss Belle Boswell of Prince George
county is visiting her grandmother Mrs.
Bowen. on Hamilton avenue, Congress
HeiShtS, D. G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-21

Announcement has been made Of the
engagement of Miss Louise Birch,
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs Isaac Birch of
Georgetown, to Mr.. John NJ. Waters. son
of the late John Nj. Waters of George
town
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-21

The marriage is announced of Miss Mae
Edythe Draeger to Mr.. Cleveland Dibble
Walters. The ceremony vas performed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-21

Mr. and Mrs. Frederick S. Mouzon of
1913 9Th street northwest will leave Tues
day. for an extended southern tour
through the Carolinas.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Levy and Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Levy and families are spend
ing the month of August at Colonial
Reach
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-21

Mrs George +. Corbett and Miss Annie
c. Long, who have been summering at
Atlantic City. are now visiting relatives
in Philadelphia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-21

The Misses Ellen and Edith Mckee.
accompanied by Miss Lillian Gayle, are
spending their vacation at Round Hill.
Va.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-21

Mrs Beall of Mount Pleasant has her
nephew. Mr.. George w. Henley, jr., of
Bloomington, Ind, as her guest.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-21

Mrs. Ella V. Longacre. Mrs. J. B. Ward
and Mrs. J. Z. Davis are spending a few
days at Annapolis. Nd, as the guests of
Mrs. a. j. Stnchcomb.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-21

. Mr. and Mrs. II. Allen Ison and their
daughter Marguerite have gone to Ocean
Grove, N. J., to remain three weeks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-21

Boys Wash Suits, consisting Of
the balance of Russian and sailor
styles; in white and fancy eff
fects. Reg. values, o. -
$50 and $3.50 spe- 1l.4o
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-21

Mr. and Mrs Joseph Klein of Capitol
Hill are at the New England. Atlantic
City. From there they will go to New
York and trip up the Hudson, and will
return about September ID.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-08-21

Mrs. Frank Emmert and her niece. Rita
Bley, left today for New York. and will
be joined later on by Mr.. Emmert.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-30
There's Room for Pros,
Says James E. Sullivan

is it a fact. Mr. sullivan, that there
have been attempts made by amateurs
to obtain money for competing asked
The Evening World reporter
Most certainly. but We have no
means Of proving it. The fact OF the
matter is that the clubs will not make
good the charges in writing"
That was all Mr.. sullivan would say
regarding the suspension of the six
athletes. He. however, said that
meeting OF the Registration Committee
would he held at the Astor House next
letes would be given chance TO clear
themselves OF the charges brought
against them.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-30
GUS RUHLLN DECLARES JOHNSON
CAN BEAT /EFFRZES IN RING BATTLE

around for any Johnsons, I'll fight him
for any old thing under any old con-
ditions and at any time" So saying,
Rubin dished out anotAe" plate of soup
to a hungry customer, grasped the
dirty mauler of an enthusiastic German
in a handshake of recognition and
stretched himself up to lis steat height.
"Sharkey." he continued. Il beat him
twice and he beat me once. lie caught
me a chance punch and dropped me in
round but was always his master
and he knows il once, Just before our
fight in Eng land, Sharkey made a bluff
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-30

force jeff into the ring with Johnson.
Why, suppoSing Jeffriss was reason
ably sure OF beating the negro, wouldn't
he take Il chance" he asked. JEFF has
been out of the game four years, and
is now 4 big. soft fellow. weighing
nearly three hundred pounds. He has
lot of money and is well fixed with
big money-makinE farm. profitable
barroom and an interest IN a good hSa:
club. II he was fellow that didn'i
have anything, maybe l wouldn't blame
him for taking q chance 10 Set the CON
in fight with Johnson.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-30
Kaufman and Barn.
Meet in Iona Fiqht

ArniUry a. a. OF Boston. on the night OF
Jan. .. They fought great siN-rOund Dout
IN me quaker CITY recently, and AS TINS pout
WIZ be for Just double that distance, II VIII
prove how good the men really are.
Silly Papke is another fighter who intends
to take good rest before lighting again
Billy arrived at hts home at kewanee. Ill.
few days ago, and stated that he had
changed his mind about retiring from the
ring. but had decided not to fight again for
five months. Il think | am entitled to II
rest" said Papke. "as have been fighting
hard this year and in my battle with he!l!
was unable to do myself Justice
\ match has Just been clinchei between
Fighting Dick Nelson. OF this city. and
Mickey Cannon. the rugged and hard hit
ting fighter nt Pittsburg who has scored
several knoCkouts this year. They will come
together IN the main bout OF six rounds at
the matinee show TO he held by the National
A. G.. o. Philadelphia. on Friday Afternoon
Nelson hestcd Cannon IN a slN-ruEnd bout
at a show pulled of in PittsJur. a short
time ago.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-30
DR|SCOLL BESTS
BALDWIN IN FAST
12-RCUND BATTLE
Special to The Evening worlil

'SUrtlhl 10 ne .S|tIlEg " Ntll.l
BOSTON, Dec. 3O.-Jem D:.scoll, the
English featherweight champion, had
the best of Alatty Baldwin, Of Boston,
all the way at the Armory y. A. last
night lie was the aggressor from the
start. and did gilt edge work all
through the twelve rounds Baldwin.
however, proved a worthy opponent,
and just once, in the third round, he
landed a stin right on the jaw that
dazed the Britisher for a few brief
moments.
With this one exception Drscoll had
command OF the situation at all times.
He was as composed as deacon sing
Ing psalm, and was always prepared
for any kind Of an attack. lie had
BALDWIN considerably puzzled by his
feintinS, and The Boston man at times
swung wildly.
The knGishman made even a better
showing that when he boxed here last
with Griffin, even though he had u
stronger opponent in Baldwin.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-30

ffrA AM not opposed TO professional
sport. ON the contrary. l believe
l. that there is room here for two
unions-a professional and an amateur.
said James f. sullivan.
Il am unalterab!y opposed TO any such
thing as 'semi-pros, he continued. by
that mean the hold-up amateur who
wants his for competing. l have more
respect for the honest professional than
the amateur who tries to earn money
on his amateur reputation and hides
under the cloak of the Amateur Ath-
let!c Union
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-30

But the big fellow doesn't have TO
take that chance, and it would be a
tough chance at that.
"Jen as fighter came Very fast"
continued Rubin. and It is Just as
likely that he mas gone back just as
fast. Jeff was good and right when
he fought Monroe. Right at tat time
be would have had a good chance with
Johnson, but now, why anybody is
crazy 70 think he could get INTO shape
20 beat the negro"
Rubin here was asked If he knew OF
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-30
johnson Is a Wonder.

This fellow Johnson Is WondeT'
Rubin vent on. He is a faster man
ever was, and I always thought torbett
the fastest and shoWiest fighter ever
saw. COrhett was faster on MS tee'
than tle negro. He was here ana there
in jiffy.'
How did Mccoy in his palmy days
compare with Johnson"
Mccoy" and Rubin thought. -,ic-
Coy was a wicked. strategic fighter VINO
took every mean advantage to heat
man He always tried to hit so as TO
bleeding he would always try 10 lnhu
a punch on the same spot and then
twist his glove around on II 10 MAKE
1t worse Nice" was the kind OF
fighter who wonid Ike to knock a man
dead with a punch If he could.
Poor old Fit2 wasn't able TO do him.
self Justice when ne fought Johnson.
said Ruhlin. "Fitz was like the rest
of us who think they are as good as
ever and who cant feel the time sliding
but he left all his strength and stamina
on tho road and in the gym. When he
got into the ring with the husky young
negro he was practically beaten,
In looking the ground over ! de- I
see anybody who has chance Of beat
Ing this fellow Johnson. Five years
ago Billy Madden told me he was tbs
coming champion and Madden had him
: right.
"Bu; say. don't forget to tell Sharkey
II he Is anxious to fight, that l am sill
on Ru thi ioP proudIS EXHIBITS in his win,
dows the gloves he wore when he fought
Jeff a draw and those that beat
Sharkey.
Sharkev was living down IN his Four.
:esnth street hosiery whel Ruhlin's
message was sent 70 him and thus az
answer wasn't Forthcoming.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-30
Jack Johnson. Down and
Out d Year Ago. Now at
Top of Heap, and Money
Comes Easy for Him.
r TOW does it feel TO become IA
RI nous in an hour?
. = Jack Johnson knows.

nous in an hour?
Jack Johnson knows.
A year ago johnson was just ont
OF the ordinary negro heavy weight
fighters, picking up precarious liv-
ing by an occasional fake bout with
some second-rate heavy weight
black or white
To-day he is on the top OF the heap.
He can dictate to all others, for he
has what they want--the championship
title. He can make money by Just turn
ing over his hand. Theatrical managers
are ready with contracts. Fight pro-
motors offer matches on his own terms.
He poses for moving pictures and gets
paid for it, Patent medicine takers and
beauty doctors" will pay him for the
use of his name in advertising their
wares.
And year ago Jack Johnson was liv-
Ing on touches" quite a contrast
to-day and a year ago
THIS means some prosperity for
sam Fitzpatrick, too. Sam needs
- Il as we'll as Johnson. Since the
Peter Jackson days Sam hasn't been
picking gold up In the streets Every
body who knows Fitzpatrick is glad 10
zee him win out. It'll he wine for Sam
now instead of beer and cheese in n
back room He deserves il, for he surely
stuck to Jack Johnson when the big
negro wasn't anything of money
maker. He took johnson to England
when he had to borrow the fare and
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-30
Man Who May Try for John,
sons Title May Come as
Result of Battle.
BY JOHN POLLOCK.

THERE will be fight between
heavy-weights at Los Angeles,
L Cal, tonight which has aroused
considerable interest among the follow
ers OF pugilism all over the country
The lighters who will battle are A.!
Kaufman, the big California pdgtlist,
and Jim Barry. the husky Chicago
scrapper. who has won three battles
in succession out on the Coast, They
will engage in forty five round con-
test before the Jeffries 4. c. and as
the winner has been offered a match
with Jack johnson for the heavy
weight championship of the world. the
fight fans are naturally interested in
the outcome OF the battle. Ii kauf-
mann wins there is not chance of him
meeting Johnson, for lie has already
aunyunced that he Will never fight Il
colored man. Should Barry be success
ful in winning, Johnson will have an
opponent, as Barry says that nothing
would please him better than to fight
johnson.
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-30
Il Can Beat Sharkey Again. -
Declares Veteran, Who Twice
Conquered Sailor.

any one with chance OF beating the
negro, and lie promptly replied No"
How about yourself? Would you
fight Johnson"
Not on your life; but III fight
Sharkev"
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-30
Sharkey is FourfIushing.

"Sharkey fight Johnson" Rubin
asked WHY, not in million years"
he answered. The Sailor is simply
four flushing. Why. he needn't look
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-30

Jim Stewart. the Young heavyweight NJ
this vicinity. and Al Kubiak. the Michigan
fighter. who has been causing a sensation
in Philadelphia by beating nearly all the big
men he has fought there, were matched last
night to meet in a twelve-round bout at the
The evening world. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1887-1931, 1908-12-30

Jack Gleason. manager OF the Occidental
A.ot.. OF san Francisco, announced last
night that he Will give purse OF $4,000 for
twenty-round bout between Stanley
ketchel the middle-weight champion. and
sam langford, the colorcd middle weight.
10 battle Tor at his club. at any date suit
able To III" men. As Ketche has stated tina,
he will not fight Langtord or any other
colored man. the chances are he viii pass
UP the offer.