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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-31
COST SMOKERS S45,OO0,O0O
TOBACCO BAGS SHORT WEIGHT
SINCE SPANISH WAR.
Cocker" That Is No Joke at ALI Dis
covered in Existing Rev
enue Law.

What is designated as a Joker" that
cost the consumers of tobacco in this
country nearly $45. 100000 has been found
in the existing revenue laws of the
United States by Representative Dawson
of Iowa, who at once introduced bill to
correct the error.
Under the Dingley tariff law the two
ounce packages of tobacco sell to the
consumer at cents each. and the four
ounce packages for 10 cents. In 1898 a
war revenue tax of 6 cents a pound addi-
tional was levied on tobacco. At the
same time, in order to serve the con-
venience of the trade, authorization was
given for the reduction of the sizes Of
packages from two, three and four ounces
to one and two-thirds, two and one-half
and three and one-third ounces. thus en-
abling the smoker to procure a five cent
and a ten-cent package of tobacco lat
the store"
In due time the war revenue tax was
repealed Somebody forgot. Mr.. Dawson
believes. to restore the packages Of to-
bacco to the original sizes, and hence
ever since 1902 the consumer of tobacco
has been paying the equivalent of the
war revenue tax to the manufacturers of
tobacco.
According to figures obtained from the
commissioner of internal revenue over 49,,
600 1000, 900 ne-and-t wo- thirds ounce pack
ages have been so during the past six
years and over $4,000. OOO. 600 packages of
the three Observation-Disclosures size. Rep
resentattve Dawson has figured out that
the purchaser Of each small package has
been mulcted out Of 1 cent and the pur
chaser of the larger 2 cents. and hence
the joker has cost the consumer almost
$45OOO,OOO
Mr.. Dawson's bill proposes to restore
the packages to the original sizes.
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COMMERCIAL FREEDOM DUE.
State Department Receives Informa.
ton Regarding tn Kongo.

Information has been received at the
State Department relating to the kongo
which indicates the prospective establish
ment of complete commercial freedom in
districts heretofore exploited by certain
companies. This Is regarded In Brussels
as very positive step toward the reform
of one of the worst abuses in the Kongo
region.
The department has received a dispatch
from the United States minister at Brus-
sells reporting that the gathering of rub
Der in the Abr and Anverso Sc districts
OF the Belgian kongo has been suspended
for one year. These regions are very ex-
tensive This action Is understood to
have been taken by order of the Belgian
minister of colonies, Mons Renkin. and
is of importance as an indication of the
probable policy of the NEW ministry Of
colonies The Abr and Kassai companies.
which are principally affected. are the
most important engaged in the rubber
business in the Belgian kongo. The Brus.
sells newspapers announce that the min
lister of colonies has notified these COM
panies that at the termination of the
year during which the collection Of rub
Der is to be suspended. he will establish
complete commercial freedom in the dis
tricts heretofore exploited by them A
plan is under consideration for the estab-
lishment of commercial freedom through
out the entire Belgian Kongo.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-31
REPAIRS TO FORT MYER ROAD
GOVERNMENT TO PAY COST
THROUGH ROSSLYN.
Assistant Secretary Of War Approves
Recommendation Of Gen. Aleshire
to Allot $4,000.

Gen. Oliver, assistant secretary of war.
has approved the recommendation of
Quartermaster Gen. Aleshire for an allot-
ment of $1,000 from the appropriation for
roads, walks. wharves and drainage for
the fiscal year 1909 to cover the cost of
repairing that portion of the road lead ng
to Fort Myer, Va, which lies betw en-
the property of the United States at the
south end of the Aqueduct bridge and tn
military road recently purchased by the
United States.
The particular portion referred to lies
within the limits Of the town of Rosslyn
and is within the jurisdiction of the town
authorities. The quartermaster general
represents that the road is in very bad
condition and is almost impossible in
rainy weather for heavy traffic and fu-
nerals en- route to the Arlington cemetery.
He also represents that the town authori-
ties will not put the road in such condi-
ton as will answer the purposes of the
government. their pos ton being that the
road is worn out chiefly by the cavalry
and artillery at Fort Myer. and that the
necessary repairs, therefore, should be
made by the government.
Judge Advocate General Davis, to whom
the matter was referred, has given an
opinion that there is no legal objection to
the use Of government funds for the re-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-31
TAKOMA PARK.

The town council of Takoma Park, Md,
has ordered the construction of a four
foot cement sidewalk along Carroll ave
nue. Takoma Park. Md. The assessment
is as follows: In Gen. S. S. CARROTS ad-
dtion. section 3. 5000; section ), $2SS.9l
section Z, S23S.91; section 8, S13o6O; IN
block 80 of b. f. Gilbert's subdivision.
lot o. $50. 80; lot 16. S61.53: lot II, S54.S1.
The council will give hearing in the
basement of the Takoma Presbyterian
Church Monday April l.. at O'Clock
pm. to the owners of the property in re-
gard to the Improvement.
Messrs. NJ. E. Kern and Frederick
Grigss. who visited the Pacific coast, have
returned to the Park.
Miss Josephine Gotham of Florida is the
guest of friends in Takoma.
Mrs. P. Z. Frost sailed last week from
New York for England and South Africa.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Baxter have sailed
from Philadelphia for Kingston. Jamaica.
They were students at the Foreign Mis-
sionary Seminary here.
Messrs. X. c. Russell and w. A. Col
cord of the religious liberty department,
Seventh Day Adventists. are attending
legislative hearings and meetings in New
York and Connecticut.
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l1(H]IE [H]A[RM]0NV
of HOMIE
Does Not Mingle With or Ema-
nate From the Table of
Dyspepsia.

In the home meal time should awaken IN all
the Inhabitants a peculiar harmony OF 10Y which
will make for the home the abiding place of in
terest and happiness.
II one member at the dinner table is on, NJ
sorts. his influence Is felt and the barmonv Is
lacking Conversation and mirth are absen,
Devourlns thoughts assail the diners and silence
prevails.
All physicians agree that mirth and ,ov at
meal time does much toward digestion. Mirth
tingles the whole nervous organism OF man
the cells wherein are stored valuable digestive
juices empty their contents under the nerve
stimulation and promote the highest degree Of
digestion
IL gloom and discomfort prevail at table the
reverse action obtains and meals become neces-
stiles, not anticipated joys.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are little store
houses of digestion which mix with the stomach
juices. digest food. retingie the mucous mem
brane and its nerve centers. give to the blood
a great wealth OF digestive fluids. promote d.
.estion aud stay by the stomach until all its
duties are complete.
IL dyspepsia sits at tables II makes the din
ing room place of awe. These tablets should
be taken after meals and dyspepsia Of a CON
sequence nees.
No need for diet fasting. The dyspeptics
who viii use them religiously will fnd 10 sense
Of in the sight of generous meals or In
the odor of rich cooking
1t matters not what the condition of the stom-
ach, Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets only improve
the juices and bring quie, TO the whole digestive
canal. Of which the stomach is the center.
Forty thousand physicians these tablets
I'm their practice and every druggist sells them.
Price. zoe Send US your name and address and
We will send you a trial package by mail free.
Address L. \. Stuart Co., l5o Stuart bi0S.,
Marshall. Mich.
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ROCKVILLE, MD.
special Correspondence of The Star.

Special Correspondence or Inc star.
ROCKVILLE, Md, March 81, 1909.
A motion for a new trial in the case
of James Ganley Of Boyds, who. with his
son. j. Hickman Ganley. was convicted
Monday of violating the local option law,
was yesterday afternoon overruled by
Judges Worthington and Motter. James
Ganley will not be sentenced until the
conclusion of another case against him.
j. Hickman Ganley has been sentenced
to one year in the house of correction.
Josiah j. Hutton. a farmer of Olney
district, has announced his candidacy
for he democratic nomination for coun-
ty commissioner from the first collec-
ton district, now represented by Jacob
NJ. Allnutt. Mr.. Hutton will have to
contest with Robert p. Magruder Of
Brookeville and Downey Williams Of the
Damascus neighborhood. and probably
one or two others.
Simon Mills pleaded guilty in the cir
cult court here to an indictment charg-
ing him with carrying concealed weap-
ons and was fined $25 and costs. A Sec
ond case against him was stetted pend
ing good behavior.
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pair of the portion OF the road in ques-
ton, provided the town authorities assent
TO such action n the absence of federal
title to the land.
In this case. said the Judge advocate
general. ''the improvement of the high
way is of SPECIAL benefit to the United
ates, and is necessary to connect the
macadamized road within the reservation
with the improved street within the town:
While the duty of repairing the road is
in the authorities of the town, ii is one
to be exercised for the needs of the pub
lie: and the position of the town is under
stood TO be that there is no need for its
SO far "a the public gen.
orally is concerned. and that IL its re-
pair is desired by the United States as
the principal beneficiary OF the improve
ment the expense involved should be
borne by the United States"
In accordance with this opinion the
quartermaster general has been author
-zed to procure right OF way oagh
the town of Rosslyn for the proposed
provided the authorities of
the town are willing to give the necessary
servitude therefor without compensation.
The requirement of this right of way is
TO be procured subject to the ratification
by Congress of this action.
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Missionary to the Deaf.

HAGERSTOWN. Nd. March 31.-Prof-
f. c. Wyand, formerly member of the
faculty of the Maryland State School for
the Deaf. Frederick City. and We'll known
in Maryland for his work In the in
terest of the deaf. has returned from
Shenandoah Va, where he was ordained
"A minister in the United Brethren
Church and elevated to the rank of ell
der. Prof. Wyand has been preaching
since September and has been stationed
in Boston. Mass. preaching to undenomi-
national congregations of deaf mutes in
that city, Salem, Worcester and Provi-
Gence, Z. l. The work is under the di-
rection of the Evangelical Alliance of
New England. He expects to return to
Boston. The United Brethren Church
voted to send him through the west and
to support him as its missionary to the
deaf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-31
FAY WEDDING POSTPONED.
Actress Marriage to Naval Officer
Put Off for a Week.

NEW YORK, March 31.-Ensign Bar
raft Lesley Anderson of the batt1eship
Missouri and Ellie Fay, the vaudeville
actress, did not get married yesterday.
as it was announced they would. al
though City Clerk Scully sent a clerk to
Miss Fay's home to correct the date in
the license she obtained.
At the apartment of Miss Fay. 527
West 111th street, it was said that the
wedding had been postponed one week,
and that the ceremony would be per-
formed in Boston, where Ensign Ander-
sons ship, the Missouri, is at present
stationed.
1t was also said at the Fay apartment
that young Anderson's family opposes
the ma CHI, and that the wedding is to
be strictly a navy affair. Paymaster
William III. Doherty, U.S.N., it was said,
would be the best man, and the matron
of honor would be Mrs. Florence Hack
EFT of $40 West Saith street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-31
LIVELY DEBATE IN THE HOUSE
POLITICS INTERCEPTED INTO
THE TARIFF DISCUSSION.
Borland, Lowden, Byrd and McKin-
lay Speak at Night Session to
Well-Filled Chamber.

During the tariff debate in the House
yesterday afternoon Mr.. Kitchin's re-
marks led him into a spirited discussion
with Messrs. Dies (TexD and. Graham
and Burke (Pa.). The Texas member &C
cused him of being a free trader, which
brought the retort that those democrats
who were asking protection for their sec
tions on the plea that 1t was for rev.
enue only should come forward and ad-
NIT that the republican party had been
right and the democratic party wrong.
Messrs. Graham and Burke got into
the discussion when Mr.. Kitchin said that
under Cleve,ands free trade policy there
were shipped to the United States but
so Co., 600 more feet of lumber than came
IN under the Mckinley law.
They didn't have the money to buy 1t, !"
INTERCEPTED Mr.. Graham.
Mr.. Kitchin was subjected to a series
of questions by Mr.. Miller rep, kan.),
who announced himself as intending to
vote for free lumber, and this led to a
colloquy between the two, during which
Mr.. Miller said he would not vote for a
rule shutting out amendments.
The night session Of the House, in ac-
cordance with the special rule, convened
at 8 o'clock, Mr.. Borland of Missouri be-
ing the first speaker
Characterizing the Payne bill as a
manufacturers measure exclusively,
Mr.. Borland protested against its enact
ment into law. He demanded an honest
revision of the tariff downward on be-
half of the great army of producers and
consumers in the middle west. He said
they had long since grown tired of the
old Dingley law. He declared the bill!
mot only picks the pockets of the Ameri-
can consumers, but 1t sandbags the
American producers.
Saying that he would present an amend
ment which proposes to give the Presi-
dent more power for governing the maxi
mum and minimum provisions of the
Payne tariff. Mr.. LOwden of Illinois dis
cussed this feature of the new tariff bill.
He said that he was of the opinion that
the difference between the maximum and
minimum rates of the Payne bill will be
found to be too small.
AS soon as Mr.. Byrd of Mississippi was
recognized to make his speech, fully a
hundred members. republicans and demo-
Gratis, appeared on the floor of the House
The vigorous remarks he addressed to the
republican members evoked laughter. He
earnestly advocated free admission OF
lumber.
Close attention was given to Mr.. Nc
Kinlay's remarks, his speech. in contrast
with Mr.. Byrd's. being practically with
out any Interruptions for questions. The
House adjourned at 1880 pm.
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from a lower Potomac point for the deal
ers: tug Minerva. with a tow of lighters
from a down-river point
Sailed-Bugeye Lottie Thomas, light. for
lower Potomac point to load back to
this city: schooner Eva Aice, oysters
c. c. Wheeler, light, for the Rappahan-
mock river to load lumber or the dealers
here; schooner ]. P. Robinson, for Alex
andria to load a general cargo for Upper
Machodoc creek; schooner Silver Spray,
lumber from Alexandria for a river point;
bugeye F. c. Lewis, light, for the Poto-
mac oyster beds to load.
Observation-Disclosures Margaret Thorn
as Capt. Delano. has arrived at Balti-
more with cargo OF OPP phosphate Phassn rock
has sailed from this city for Baltimore;
barge Tangier is lying at the wharf. DOT
of South Capitol street, loading paving
blocks for Norfolk; schooner Independent
to load coal for a New England port;
schooner Sidonia Curley is chartered to
load lumber on the Rappahannock for the
dealers here.
The schooner Isabelle. belonging to
Capt. Curley and Mr.. Hall of this city.
ia hauled out on the marine railway at
Alexandria to have leak in her hull
under water stopped and for other repair
work. preparatory for sailing for the Rap
to load lumber. The power
launch OF the lSdUeiIS Ids receHtiy peeh
equipped with a gasoline power engine for
service in towing the schooner in and out
of shoal water creeks and for other work
where a tugboat is ordinarily employed.
s.. O. Co. tug No. IL. which lows
the oil laden barges of the Standard Oil
Company between this city and Balti-
more, is out on the marine railway at
Baltimore shipyard for cleaning and
painting and to be fitted with new pro-
peller wheel.
The three-masted schooner Grace has
been shifted from the wharf, foot of 10Th
street, at which she was unloading, to the
18th street wharf to complete the dis
charging of a large cargo of Georgia pine
lumber. week or ten days will be
ron,,irod 20 diScharra thu uasSaI
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GENERAL NEWS GATHERED
ALONG THE RIVER FRONT

While the weather is still cold and it
is generally thought that the oyster sea-
son does not close as long as there is
an in the spelling of the month, it looks
as II 1t would close at this city before
that time, as already the oyster boats
have had to give room to a big lumber
laden schooner which is discharging a
portion of her cargo of southern hard
pine upon the 18th street pier. There are
now ten or twelve boats lying at the
slart with oysters aboard, but the de
mand for the bivalves is light. and yes
,eruay one vessel. the Eva Alice. left here
with the greater portion of her cargo
of oysters she brought here still in her
hold They will be taken to private
to grow and increase in size until
profitable market presents itself. Taken
as a whole, the oyster market this year
has been a disappointment to the oyster
men In consequence Oh the low price al
which the bivalves have SOLD.
The Bull line steamer Wilhelmina OF
New York, one of the few steamers en-
gagged in the freight coasting trade on
the Atlantic, arrived at Alexandria yes
terday from Port Tampa and locked at
he pier of the Alexandria Chemical Com
pany to discharge cargo of about 5000
tone of phosphate rock, to be used In
the manufacture Of fertilizers The Will
helmina will have unloaded before the
end of the week and will go to Norfolk or
Newport News to load soft coal for
southern port. The steamer is reported to
have had a pleasant but rather slow trip
from the Florida port to Alexandria,
having Deen ABOUT hve DAYS on NE .rip.
The Wilhelmina for the past eighteen
months or longer has been coming to
Alexandria with phosphate rock aboard
from the Florida mines Of the material.
Arrived-Flattie Lorena, oysters in the
shell from a river point tor this market:
bugeye Dawson, fish from the nets in the
vicinity of White House for the dealers
here: schooner John Branford. lumber
from a Potomac point to the dealers here:
tug Capt Toby, with a tow from a down.
river point; steamship Wilhelmina. phos-
phate rock from Port Tampa. Fla. for
Alexandria; schooner Ella, cord wood
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Rescue Sick Woman From Burning
House.

HAGERSTOWN. Md. March 31.-Fire
destroyed the dwelling house on the farm
o. David McLanahan, about a mile from
Browns Mills. Mrs. McLanahan, who
was ill in bed. suffering with pneumonia.
managed to make her way to an upstairs
window when the smoke filed her room.
and called for aid. The farm hands who
were in the field. fastened to the house
and carried the helpless woman from the
burning building.
Mrs. McLanahan was taken to the homo
of neighbor. but she is in, a critical
condition. Some of the household effects
on the first floor were saved. The loss
is partially covered by Insurance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1909-03-31
Broken Saw Kills Mill Man.

ELKINS, w. Va. March 31.-A break
ing saw caused the death of Charles
Chandler in the mill of the Whitmer
Lane Boom and Lumber Company at
Whitmer. The log to be sawed was still
moving at right angles to the saw when
the p.ece OF machinery bit into the wood
and was torn from its fastenings and
broken. One of the flying pieces OF the
saw struck Chandler. cutting his throat,
ga shing and cutting his face and temple
open death following instantly.
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Annapolis Papers New Home.

ANNAPOLIS, Md, March 31.-w.
Meade Holiday. owner OF the Advertiser
Republican. has purchased from the
Washington. Baltimore and Annapolis
Electric Railway Company the property
on the corner of Church Circle and North
west street. Annapolis, known as the
Common property. He will remove his
newspaper office and plant to this loca-
ton shortly.
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A BOLD STEP

Fl: 5 4: J ! J e
R.
Pereo of Buffalo N Y, tim o mak
from makers
domesi published
to the Who'll and
sion of
nledcin
his patients
confidence. his medicines from
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all themselves making them remedies OF KNOWN
COMPOSITION this bold DR. Pierce has shown that his
subject