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Evening star., 1909-09-11
FLOWERS FOR TWO OFFICIALS
TAX COLLECTOR AND FUND DIS
BURSER COMPLIMENTED.
Each Has Served Year in Present
Positions of Trust Un-
der District

Charles c. Rogers, collector of taxes of
the District and Louis C. Wilson, dis
bursing officer, were presented with bou-
quets of flowers and boxes of fine Ha-
vanas yesterday by the employees of their
respective offices. The occasion for the
outburst of Fluctuations was the first an
niverstry of the Inauguration of these
two officials in their present positions.
Collector Rogers was in charge of the
revenue collecting branch Of the munich
pal government during practically all of
the last fiscal year. ended June 80, and
Disbursing Officer Wilson was in charge
of the disbursements during the same
period The last fiscal year is shown by
the records to have been most prosper
Gus. from a financial standpoint, in the
history of the National Capital.
Increase in Revenues.
According to reports which were SUBJ
mitted to the Commissioners Immediately
following the close of the fiscal year, the
receipts of the District government for
the period aggregated s6.O4S.314 Sian
actual increase of 1868 s65.32 in revenues
over the previous year This increase
in the amount of taxes collected leads
to the hope on the part of the Commits
sioners that the District appropriations
for the next fiscal year will be more
generous than ever before.
The record made by the financial de-
partments of the District" said Commits
sioner West upon receipt of the reports
for the year. lis one that l do not be-
lieve will be excelled and possibly not
equaed by any city in the country The
fidelity with which the revenues have
been collected and the care with which
they have been disbursed make record
OF which any municipality might well be
proud.
There are today on our tax books
less arrears Of real estate taxes than
ever before known. while the amount re-
naming unpaid on the personal tax ac-
counts is less than ever before and the
receipts from personal taxes have reached
hitherto unprecedented sum of nearly
Do0.COO, an increase of 100000 over last
year"
Evening star., 1909-09-11
FARMERS ARE REJOICING.
Crops in Maryland and Virginia
Greatly in Need Of Rain.

The rain of Thursday night and yester-
day was general the entire length of the
Potomac and came when 1t was most
needed to aid the crops still in the
ground and the farmers in Maryland and
Virginia are rejoicing. The summer just
closing is stated to have been the driest
along the river that has been known in
years, and In many sections of the coun-
try springs and wells are going dry in
consequence of the drought. In the lower
end of the river yesterday morning It
looked as if the equnoctial storms were
brewing The wind from the southwest
was blowing with more than the strength
of gale and the big billows had begun
to roll. The storm lasted for about three
hours when. the wind shifting, the rain
ended and the sun reappeared.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
Dates Of I. c. C. Meetings.

In Difference to the suggestion of many
petitioners in the west. the interstate
commerce commission. when it recon-
venes after it's summer recess. will meet
at Spokane, Wash. October 4, ) and g;
at Seattle, October Z; Portland. October
IA: San Francisco. October 49, 10. % and
%; Reno. October %: Ogden. Utah. Octo-
Der D: Salt Lake, October 81. and at
Billings. Mont. on a date not yet fixed.
Commissioners Prouty and Clark will
take testimony in several cases at Salt
Lake City September %.
There are many important cases pend
ing before the commission in these sec
tions. and full corps of clerks. stenog-
raphers. etc., will be in attendance upon
the commission at the hearings In the
cities named.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
MRS. WILLARD BETTER.
Condition at Last Accounts Report
ed to Be More Hopeful.

The last reports received here concern
ing the condition Of Mrs. Willard, widow
of Caleb c. Willard. who is Ill at the
Buena Vista Springs Hotel, near Pen
Mar, Nd, indicate that she is very much
better. She passed a comfortable night
and her physicians say she is in no i'm
mediate danger. Four physicians were
summoned yesterday morning. going on
a special train from Baltimore. to attend
Mrs. Willard, whose condition became
serious Thursday.
The four physicians were taken in a
car drawn by one of the most powerful
engines of the Western Maryland rail-
road but were delayed for nearly an
hour outside OF Baltimore, where a fire
was raging. After a consultation 1t was
decided that an operation would not be
necessary and that Mrs. Willard was out
of immediate danger. The physicians re-
turned to Baltimore. Two trained nurses
are in attendance.
During the winter Mrs. Willard lives at
her home at1315 P street northwest. She
is the second wife of the late Caleb c.
Willard. Mrs. Boyd, wife of DR.. j. c.
Boyd, is Mrs. Willard's stepdaughter
She is at present in Europe.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT.
Arrivals


Schooner Sidonia Cur,ay, lumber from a
Rappahannock river point to the dealers:
tug Camilla with tow from down river
point; schooner Ella, cord wood from
Mattawoman creek to the dealers; tug
Rosalie. with tow of sand and gravel
laden lighters from a down river point;
schooner c. w. Reach. melons from a
Potomac point to the dealers; flattie
Jumping Jack. oysters in the shell from
the lower Potomac beds; schooner Annie
Mills, light at Alexandria,, to load for a
down river point; tug Baby, with a tow
from Greenway flats; tug Lucille, with
a tow of lighters from Piscataway creek.
Departures.
Tug Camilla, towing two coal-laden
boats from Georgetown to the powder
making plant of the navy. on Mattawom-
an creek; schooner Robinson, light for
Upper Machodoc creek, to load back to
this city: schooner P. E. Smith, light for
a down river point to load back to this
city; schooner Lydia Vernon. light for the
Potomac oyster beds, to load back to this
city; steamer Fortuna, cement for Cobe
landing. Va; schooner Margaret Moore
light for Virginia point to load back to
this city: tug Carter, with a tow for a
down river point: sloop Daisy, from Alex
andria. with merchandise for Farming
ton. Md.
Memoranda.
Scow Sea King is at Marshall Hall to
load wood or railway ties for this city;
schooner Mary Francis is at river point
loading back to this city; sloop Norwalk
is in Wades bay loading lumber for the
dealers here: schooner Belmont. light for
Potomac creek to load back to this city;
schooner Mayfiower Is in Wades bay load
ing cord wood for the dealers here: bug
eye Clarence has gone to the eastern
shore of Virginia to load potatoes back
to this city; schooner Stephen Chase is
In Kinsale. Va. loading for this city:
barge Staunton is at Georgetown, unload
ing a cargo of coal for this market:
schooner Isabel is at a Potomac point
loading lumber for the dealers here
Evening star., 1909-09-11
WILL TAKE COAL TO BOSTON
Barge No. 10 Of c. C. Co. Finishes
Loading at Georgetown.

Barge No. 10 of the fleet of the Consoli-
dation Coal Company has completed TAX
ing aboard about 1.5OO tons OF Cumber
land coal at the Georgetown piers and
has been taken to Alexandria to await a
tug to take her to the mouth of the Po-
tomoc, where she will join tow bound
up the coast. 1t is expected that the big
coal carrier will leave her anchorage off
Alexandria this afternoon or tonight, and
will be picked up by one OF the big sea-
going tugs of the Consolidation Coal
Company off Point Lookout tomorrow
No. 10, it is stated. will carry her cargo
to Boston. All the shipments of coal
from the Cumberland mining region
which come to Georgetown in boats via
the Chesapeake and Ohio canal are be-
ing sent north in the big barges of the
Consolidation Coal Company. and it is
probable another light barge win arrive
at Georgetown to load within the next
day or two.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
Illness Of Mrs. Gridlev

Mrs Anne E. Gridley, who is i'll at her
home. 1911 T street northwest, is much
better today. Mrs. Gridley. who is eighty
four years old, had to leave her desk at
the general land Office on account OF Ill
ness. She is the mother OF the late Capt.
Gridley. who commanded the Olympia,
Admiral Dewey's flagship in the battle of
Manila bay.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
The Losekam,

Caverly's Plumbing, 1881 G NV.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
CITY AND DISTRICT.
Now Cashier Ridgeway.

J. Castle Ridgeway has been chosen
cachier of the new District National Bank.
and he will assume his new duties upon
the opening of that institution two weeks
hence. Mr.. Ridgeway formerly was secre-
tary to Senator Teller, and for the last
five years he has been national bank
examiner, with headquarters in Nashville,
Tenn.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
INTERCEDEs FOR POLICEMAN.
President Taft's Message May Pre-
vent Dismissal.

A telephone message received at police
headquarters from Beverly. Mass. may
be the means of saving Policeman Am
brose E. Brown from dismissal from the
police force, but it will be for the Com
missioners to determine the question.
Brown is one of the three policemen who
follow President Taft while he is In this
city. He was before the trial board a
few days ago for alleged failure to COM
ply with an order of the department
growing out of a trial for alleged non
payment of debt. The board recon-
mended his dismissal.
Before the papers had been completed
Secretary Carpenter telephoned a request
that the officials do what they could for
the policeman. It is said that Brown has
made satisfactory arrangements to COM
ply with the order. and 1t is thought the
Commissioners will extend leniency.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
DANCING.

MRS. GLOyERS DANCING ACADEMY, 8l3 22D
ST.: private lessons. Soc; waltz and two-step
guaranteed lessons: barn dance. .; class Tues
Sat. evgs., 25c. Ballroom for rent Phone W.
39l-M. eSu
Evening star., 1909-09-11
Funeral Of Henry A. McPike.

The funeral of Henry A. McPike. who
died yesterday morning at his home. S12
1st street northwest, will take place at .
o'clock Monday morning from st. Alloys
ius' Catholic Church, North Capitol and
i streets northwest.
Mr.. McPike, who was seventy-seven
years of age. had been employed at the
government printing office. He was one
of the founders of the Altoona CPa.)
Times. Before entering the newspaper
tied in Altoona he had conducted the
Cambria Freeman, published at EbenS-
burg Pa
Evening star., 1909-09-11

Hand Badly Cut on Lamp Chimney.
Frank Bell. a young colored man who
lives at 40 Garfield avenue cut his hand
rather badly with a lamp chimney last
evening and was treated at the Emer-
gency Hospital. The police learned that
Frank was handing the lamp to a lady
friend named Ellen when the accident
happened. Ellen lodged and wasn't hurt
much
Evening star., 1909-09-11
Frightened Thief Drops Purse.

Much excitement was crowded into a
few minutes at the corner of North
Capitol and s streets last night, when a
young negro pocketbook snatcher robbed
Miss Olga Snyder in front Of her home
at Al street, and then brandished re-
volver in the faces of several pursuers.
The thief escaped, but in his fright he
dropped the purse and 1t was recovered
by its owner. Police Of the eighth pre-
cinct. aided by detectives from head
quarters, made a thorough but vain
search in the neighborhood.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
Big Stone Eagles Hard to Handle.

Four four-ton granite eagles that are
to be perched around the plaza OF the
Union station have arrived at the
freight yards and are worrying the
workmen who declare that on account
Of their cumbersome forms they are
harder to handle than the monoliths of
tbe Treasury Department building
One of the gigantic birds has been
dragged on to the plaaa, somewhere near
the position 1t is to occupy. and now
sits there, wrapped in . sheet of can
vas. and seeming to gase at the Capitol
with a fixed and stony stare. The eagles
are eight feet high and measure twelve
feet from tip to tip of their wings
Evening star., 1909-09-11
INrERMENr IN WASHINGTON.
Body Of William X. johnson on Way
to This City.

TO his City.
The body of William X. Johnson, who
died more than four months ago at CO.
lombo, Ceylon, while on his wedding trip.
is being brought to Washington for in
terment. 1t arrived in Boston, Mass
yesterday on the Buchnall line steamer
Kasama. Mr.. Johnson was the youngest
son Of William K. Johnson. former presi-
dent of the Citizens National Bank. He
had been away from Washington about
eighteen months with his bride, who was
Miss Emo Ham of Mexico City.
Mr.. Johnson met Miss Ham on the
steamer coming from Europe and followed
her to Mexico City to get her fathers
consent to their marriage. After the
wedding they started on trip around the
world. and had reached Colombo, when
Mr.. johnson became i'll of heart disease
and died In a few days.
o. H. P. Johnson went to Boston to meet
the body of his brother. There are two
other brothers surviving, Richard and
Charles Johnson.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
Sounding Street Railway Men.

A representative of the Amalgamated
Association of Street and Electric Rail-
way Employees Association has been in
Washington for several days looking to
the organization OF the employees of the
car lines into a compact union under a
charter of the Amalgamated Association
A special meeting of street railway men
will probably be called next week, to
take the initiative in the matter.
Evening star., 1909-09-11

Afro-American School Incorporated.
The Afro-American School Of Corre
spondence has been Incorporated The
capital stock is placed at $500 and the
board of trustees includes W. Bishop
Johnson. Horace Brown, Charles RAN
dali and Thomas l.. Jones of this city and
Holland Powell of New York.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
LOCAL MENTION.
ADJUSTMENTS TONIGHT.

Chase's-Polite vaudeville, S:15 pm.
New Academy-Barney Gilmore In
s'Dublin Dan, the Irish Detective" s:15
pm.
New Lyceum-'The Merry Maidens,
Sis pm.
Gayety-The Columbia Burlesquers, S:15
pm.
Chevy Chase Lake-Marine Band con-
certs, followed by dancing.
Glen Echo Park-Free dancing, moving
ipictures and new features.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
Wanted for Theft in Norfolk.

Wanted Tor Theft In Norfolk.
Detectives Weldon and Burlingame last
night arrested Bertha Boykins. colored,
on a grand larceny warrant issued in
Norfolk, Va. The woman is charged with
the theft of $146 worth Of clothing in
that city. She refused to waive extradi-
ton, and. will be held to await 1.-The
papers" from Gov. Swanson.
Evening star., 1909-09-11

Your Surplus Money Is Constantly
a, work earning interest for you when de-
posted in banking dept. of Union Trust
Co., cor. 18th & H sts., and is also sub
ject to check. Government control.-Advt.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
Hard Crabs Caught at River View.

Hard crabs are being caught in the
river as far up as River View. within
eleven miles Of this city. and unle:s heavy
rains occur in short time 1t is not at all
improbable that they will make their way
into the harbor here and that grabbing
VIII become one the pleasures of the
capital city. In consequence of the open
ing OF the oyster season the shipment Of
crabs from the lower river to this city
has fallen of considerably
Evening star., 1909-09-11
$48.25 to California

Via Washington Sunset Route September
IA to October IA. Tourist car without
change. Berth, $3.50. A. J. Poston, G. A.,
9O5 F ST.. 7O5 18th st.-Advt.
Evening star., 1909-09-11

$1.25 to Baltimore and Return
Saturdays and Sundays via Pennsylvania
railroad. Tickets good returning until
Sunday night. All regular trains except
the Congressional Limited."-Advt.
Evening star., 1909-09-11

$3.50 to Chicago and Return,
Pennsylvania railroad. Tickets sold Sep
tember 10. II. II. 13. good to return unit
September 10, inclusive. See ticket agents
-Advt.
Evening star., 1909-09-11

Baltimore and Return, $1.25,
Baltimore & Ohio R. r..
every Saturday and Sunday. All trains
both ways, both days, except Royal
Limited. City offices, 1417 st. and 619
Pa ave.-Advt
Evening star., 1909-09-11
Compress Hall Hotel Special.

Table d'hote lunch. 1870 to 2, oOc: din
ner. 6 to s. 75c. Private dining rooms Tor
small parties open till midnight. Try one
OF our special planked steaks.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
Musical REORGANIZATION Station
Altamont Spring Water.

In highest class of table waters and en-
tirely above criticism.-W. P. Mason,
Chemist, Rensselaer, Polytechnic Institute.
Evening star., 1909-09-11

$3.50 to Columbus, Ohio, and Re-
turn September IL to Ia, valid for return
until 23d. Baltimore and Ohio. Splendid
train service.-Advt.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
Repairs to Tug William n. Yerkes.

The tug William III. Yerkes. of the Tay-
lor feet, will be taken to the Alexandria
shipyard to be hauled out In the railway
there for attention to her hull under wa
ter and for such other repair work as she
may need to put her In good order.
Evening star., 1909-09-11

Commodore Barry's Statue
will be located in Franklin Park, op-
posite Boss & Phelps unc.) real estate
Office. We have the largest for rent and
sale liSt.-Advt.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
Notice to Mail Subscribers.

Out-of-town subscribers to The
Star, in ordering the address
changed or the paper continued
or stopped by mail and delivered
In the city, to insure against
mistake, should return the label
and . portion Of the wrapper
with instructions written there
on. No further letter 10 neces-
sary.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
Leaves All to His Widow.

BY the terms of the will of James E.
Bryant. dated December 4. 1905. his en-
tire estate is devised to his widow. Ellen
J. Bryant. who is also named as ex-
ecutrtx.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
o'Donnell's Star Branches.

If you have no telephone leave your
want Ads for The Star at ODonnell's 8
Pharmacy. 32d and NJ sts NV. or at 32d
and SITS.
Evening star., 1909-09-11

$4S.25 to Pacific Coast Points,
Baltimore Ohio railroad Colonist
fares on sale daily, September IA to Oc-
tober IA. Consult agents.-Advt.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
Real Estate Men Know Values.

That is the reason The Star carries the
puik OF real estate advertising II Won
wish q purchaser or tenant for your rrc,s-
erty an ad In The Star will bring him 70
xou. Telephone Main 2-l-l-o.
Evening star., 1909-09-11

Visitors Should Use TTCO Taxicabs
for seeing the parks, suburbs, etc. Spe-
cial rate. only So hour. Tel. N. 1212.-
Adyt
Evening star., 1909-09-11
COMRADES TO PAY TRIBUTE.

Gen. Armstrong Monday Next.
The funeral OF Gen. Frank C. Arm
strong, c. s. A.. who died Wednesday
afternoon at Bar Harbor. Me, will take
place at 10 o'clock Monday morning
from St. Matthew's Church.
Gen. Armstrong was on officer in the
Confederate Army. and his former COM
rades will attend the funeral in a body.
The remains will arrive at his late
home. 1912 Sunderland place, this
evening.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
CITY ITEMS.

Sea Foods, Steaks, Chops, Salads, Etc
Phila Oyster & Chop House 613 11th st. n. W.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
Public Schools Omen Sent %

If you have not permanently located for
the year you had better get one of our
big for rent and sale lists. Boss & Phelps.
80 14th northWest.-Advt
Evening star., 1909-09-11

Ruud Water Heaters,
Guaranteed automatic, instantaneous. sure.
18th G. sts C. A. Muddiman. G & 18th SITS.
Evening star., 1909-09-11

Ladies Restaurant and Gentlemen's Cafe.
will be open for business Monday, the
18th. T. r. Marshall, Prop.
Evening star., 1909-09-11

The Carriage for Your Wedding
should come from Downeys stables
1922 L. Elegant turnouts, reasonable rates
-Adyt
Evening star., 1909-09-11

Popular Excursion, Sunday, Sep
| tember l.. Baltimore & Ohio R. R.
$1OO to Frederick. keedysville, Hagers-
| town and return. Special train leaves
Washington am, returning same day.
l-Advt.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
"Perfection" Ginger Ale Has

all the snap, tang and flavor of the finest
imported article. Costs you much less,
however. Order from grocers or telephone
West "a for case. Arlington Bottling Co.
Se11-5d
Evening star., 1909-09-11

Money to lend at 5 and 6eS on real estate.
Frank T. Rawlings Co., 1905 Pa. ave-
Advt.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
Every One Can Drink Heurich's Beer.

with profit. They agree with every
stomach because they're invariably pure
and properly aged. Wholesome and de-
licious = doz. Lager, $1.5O; dog. Maer-
zen or Senate, $1.75; bottle rebate, SOC.
Evening star., 1909-09-11

A Guide for Poultry Buyers.
Look for Golden & Co.'S .'milk-fed' seal; !;
II insures tender, fresh killed Chickens
Advt.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
$11.oO Niagara Falls and Return,

September IT.. AS am. Special train,
coaches and parlor cars via Baltimore
and Ohio and Lehigh Valley route. Limit
Is days Dining cars en- route. Liberal
stopovers returning. Cheap side trips from
Niagara Falls. The most delightful sea-
son for this trip. Last excursion Oct. 1.
-Adyt
Evening star., 1909-09-11

We Do an Immense Business
in Laths. All kinds-kin dried. spruce,
pine etc. Phone Eisinger Bros. 21O9 7th.
se1O-d, ,eSu,3
Evening star., 1909-09-11
The Great Bear Is an Ideal Table
water Office. 326 r ne. Phone N. 1872.

You'll Please the Whole Family
when you have Holmes Genuine Home
made Milk Bread delivered fresh and
clean from oven to table every day. Best
and most nutritious bread made. Only
Sc loaf Homemade Pies, 20c. Holmes Bak-
cry 1st & SITS. Phones Linen. 1440-1441.
Evening star., 1909-09-11

Sheetz Candies now at 931 F St
Se7-5t
Evening star., 1909-09-11
For Loss Of Appetite

Take Horsford's Acid Phosphate.
It's use is especially recommended for
Of appetite and vitality.-Advt.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
Peary Discovered North Pole.

Nearly every one who buys. sells or
rents real estate In Washington goes to
Boss & Phelps, 80 18th northwest-Advt
Evening star., 1909-09-11

Last Sunday Concert by Marine
Band. Chevy Chase Lake
tomorrow evening. Fine program-ride out
-Advt.
Evening star., 1909-09-11
No Whisky surpasses "Criterion"

for family requirements. OF excellent
quality, old and mellow. 81 full Qt., de-
livered. John T. Crowley, S31 14th NV.
Evening journal., 1909-04-13
CAPTAIN VIRDEN
AND Ills ELECTION
Pilots President Discusses
Controversy Over His
Selection

Captain John p. virden, OF Lewes. Del,
president of the Pilots Association, show
ed no concern yesterday over the bill in
equity filed in Common Pleas Court No.
1. in Philadelphia, by certain members
who contest the legality of the recent
election. Captain Virden said that while
article s of the constitution says that votes
shall be cast in person, article IL is 50
worded as TO give the members their
choice as to how they shall cast their bal
lots.
In article H." Captain Vrden said
"the members are instructed to place
their votes in a small envelope with the
word vote written on the outside. This
envelope is sealed and placed in a larger
envelope and addressed to the secretary
on the outside of this second envelope
the member must sign his name and also
affx the word vote The large envelope
must then be opened by the secretary
OF the association in tho presence Of one
Of the clerks The small envelope must
then be deposited I'm the ballot box in the
presence Of this clerk
"The contention of those who are try
ing to nullify the recent election that vote.
were cast by proxy is all wrong. We have
been using the same system in electins
candidates ever since the association wal
formed. So far as the outcome OF this
fight goes we will win, because 1t will b'
clearly shown that no votes were cast b,
proxy"