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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29
BILLS FOR WHEEL TAX
ASSESSOR IS GOING AHEAD UN.
DER NEW LAW.
Not Waiting for Decision in Test
Case Affecting Owners of
Automobiles.

Although the test case involving the so
called automobile wheel tax is now in
the Court of Appeals, Assessor Richards
is going right ahead with preparations tc
send out next years set of wheel tax
bills in November of 1910, and promises
to bring every automobile owner to cour,
in case the amount claimed by the Dis
trict is not forthcoming. This wheel tai
has nothing to do with wheels at all, and
probably would be more correctly named
IL it were called "seat tax" as 1t en-
deavors to authorize the District to col
lect three dollars year from two-seate6
automobiles, and two dollars apiece To-
every additional seat.
This tax was first authorized in the ap
preparation bill for the District approved
March 3, 1909. Assessment books ant
bills were prepared in accordance with
the requirements Of law and one bill wa.
sent out and an attempt made to collec,
1t, but as there was no penalty attached
to the law. the collection was found to be
ply said he would not pay and the Dis
trict had to take the medicine.
Penalty Clause Added.
In the last appropriation act. approved
May Is, 1910. there is the same require
ment as to an annual wheel tax, but
there is the addition Of a penalty. the
same as in other tax laws. Therefore
the assessor believes that the wheel taxes
for the coming fiscal year will be easily
collected. He said this morning he was
not going to add any percentage as a
penalty to the slow payers. but that he
would bring them straight to court.
Just exactly what taxes could be col
lected under these two acts has been SET
forth by Corporation Counsel Thomas
In a recent opinion He said:
ION March 3. 1909. Congress provided
for an annual wheel tax OH automobiles
owned and operated in the District of Co.
lumbia. On May 10, 1910. Congress pro-
vided for the same annual tax on auto
mobiles owned or operated in the Dis
trict, and made the tax an amendment
to section 4 Of the act of July 2, 1902, sc
as to provide for a penalty in case OF
nonpayment. which was not provided fOl
in the act Of 1909. Until the act of 1910
was passed the act of 1909 was in force
and was repealed only in $50 far as the
later act is inconsistent with the former.
Il am Of the opinion that the tax should
be laid from March 3. 1909, on all auto.
mobiles owned and operated under the
act of 1909 to May 10, 1910; and from May
49, 1910. the tax should be laid on al
automobiles owned or operated in the
District of Columbia
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29
Cashes Worthless Check.

Harry W. Peck. who is In business
at 211 Pennsylvania avenue northwest,
reported to the police last night that
he had cashed a worthless check for
SIS for a young man. He furnished
the police with a description and told
them the name of the man he says
passed the check
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29
Negro. Taken III on Street. Dies.

Tazewell ". Robinson. a negro, fifty
eight years old. died at the Casualty
Hospital about lis o'clock this morn
ing.
Robinson. who dwells at 1926 Sher-
man avenue. was taken ill al 10th and
III streets northeast. The ambulance
hurried him to the hospital. He died
shortly after reaching there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29

The funeral of Mrs. Susan E. Butz,
whose death occurred Monday night at
the home Of her son. David H. Butz, 625
Kenyon street. after an illness of sew
eral months. will take place at 7:3O
O'Clock tonight. The remains will later
be sent TO st. Martins Creek Pa, Mrs
Butz former home. for interment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29
Woman Claims Damages.

Sarah A RAIDER has filed suit TO recover
5000 damages from the Washington
Railway and Electric Company for al
legged personal injuries. She says she
was alighting from a car April last at
9Th and F streets, when the vehicle was
suddenly started. throwing her TO the
ground, and she was injured. ATTORNEYS
Mcneil & MCNEIL represent the plaintiff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29
Jonadabs Elect Officers.

Officers for the ensuing term have been
elected by Empire Council, No. II, Sons
Of Jonadab, as follows: George l.. John
son, worthy chief; John Coffey, vice chief
Arthur B. White, past chief; JOSHUA
Gray, patriarch: Josh Cooksey. treasurer;
Charles A. Rossiter. financial secretary
James P Vernstein, recording recretary:
William H. Rowe. guide; William Haw-
kins, assistant guide: Charles MCGOWAN
inside Waterman. and George w. Harker.
outside Waterman.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29
May Be Taylor's Grave.

There is some doubt that the wooden
headboard marks the grave of Taylor
The work of investigation is still being
carried on under the direction of Gen.
Jones.
In referring to this former officer, Cor
poral Tanner said he is much of philan-
thropist. and among his charities he pays
the dentists and OculiStS bills for all
the school children of Binghamton. Gen
York several years ago.
Representative Joseph A. Goulden of
New York is taking an active part in the
search for the burying place of the
first TO shed his lifeblood in defense Of
the Union.
Corporal Tanner recently sent to Gen.
Jones a copy of a clipping from the Bal
timore Sun in which it was stated:
THE body Of Charles A. Taylor OF
Lowell. Mass, the first man killed in the
civil war, will be exhumed from its rest
ing place in the New Methodist buryins
ground on the Philadelphia road in a
couple of weeks and removed to Boston.
1.-The plans for the examination are be-
ing arranged by Gen. Edward F. Jones
of Binghamton. n. Y, and John w.
Brown. The body will be delivered to the
Governor of Massachusetts, who will fol-
low the directions of the Massachusetts,
legislature as to its disposal
Mr.. Taylor was a member of the 9th
Massachusetts, Regiment of Infantry.
which was attacked by a mob upon its
arrival in Baltimore at President and
Pratt streets, April 10. 1861. He was
shot and was carried into the hardware
store of the late John Brown on the same
corner.
subsequently he was removed to a
hospital, where he died the same day.
The body was buried in the lot of Levin
Gorsuch in the New Methodist burying
ground.
1T would probably continue to rest
undisturbed but for the activity of Gen.
Jones, who wants to give all the honor
possible to his late comrade."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29
"Montague's Cockatoos.

Montague's cockatoos. representing the
limit In bird training. will be the feature
at the Majestic Theater next week. The
act presents twenty beautifully plumaged
Australian cockatoos in q variety of
feats that include a Roman chariot
parade. butterfly skirt dance. turns on
triple horizontal bars, the rolling globe,
hurdle jumping through four fire bal
looms. a trotting race, sleigh bell chorus
and a great clown bird" Other at
fractions will be Marjorie Bonner and
William Powers. Haggerty and LIE Clair
and a fourth act to be announced later,
together with majestograph motion pic
lures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29
Hurt in Auto Collision.

Raw Moore and Clara Mason were oc-
Cupants of an automobile that collided
at Pennsylvania avenue and 11th street
this morning about o'clock with
wagon owned by Walter S. Carter of 921
L street Both women were thrown from
the machine Clara Mason sustaining a
fracture of her right leg. Her compan-
ion was not severely hurt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29
Will Sing Aud Lang Syue.

To the strains Of Aud Lang Syne,"
sung by the company on the stage and
the audience In the auditorium. the
Aborn Grand Opera Company will make
its farewell bow Saturday night with the
closing performance of Balfe's famous
Bohemian Girl" Short speeches will BIZ
made by some Of the principals and men,
bers of the chorus.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29
Funeral of Mrs. Florence S. Smoot

The funeral of Mrs. Florence Shreve
Smoot. who died Monday, took place at
10 o'clock this morning from ST. Mary's
Catholic Church, GAINESVILLE, Montgom-
cry county, Md Rev. George H. Harring-
ton. pastor Of the church. offlciated In
terment was made in the Smoot family
lot adjoining the church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29
"The District Attorney

A feature of next weeks bill at the
Cosmos Theater will be Hoyt, Lessig &
Co. in a dramatic playlet, THE District
Attorney political sketch which deals
with the trials of prosecuting on1cial
whose sympathies are SO involved In a
case that 1t is only with the greatest diff
ficulty he is able to perform his duty.
An added attraction Is LOhse and Ster-
ling, sensational aerial gymnasts, in thrill
ling feats in midair. Deana Caryl, a So
prano Of reputation on the vaudeville
stage. as we'll as a pianist; Ned Cork
Norton, late star of the Pullman Maids
with songs and stories that were the hits
Of the production: Clayton and Rennie. in
a singing. dancing and pianologue sketch
Switzerland and Bletso. instrumentalists,
in solos and concerted numbers; John
Stone, in acrobatic stunts with barrels and
other novel tricks, and Gremmer and Mel
ton. opponents of harmony and patter'
complete an attractive bill.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29
DR.. 0'Connell Going to Ireland.

DR.. Jeffrey c. O'Conneu OF this city will
attend the festival at Derryname Abbey.
Ireland. the latter part of July when
eminent Irish scholars will meet ID discuss
the study Of the Gaelic language. In the
course of the festival DIR. OConnell will
deliver an address.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29

Holmes Genuine Homemade Milk Bread
never varies from the highest standard
of quality. The most delicious-most nu-
tritious bread made Delivered direct
from oven to table &c Delicious Home
made Pies ooc Holmes Bakery, 1o1 r
st. NV. Tel. NJ 1857.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29

Are little patches Of &C.
zema on the skin, scalp
or hands, which are in
stantly relieved and
speedily cured in the
majority OF cases, by
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29

At meeting yesterday Of the Column
bian Association of Baptist Churches
Melvin G.. Leaman, special agent of the
Humane Society and acting pastor for
two years past Of the Chevy Chase Bap-
fist Church, was ordained minister of
that denomination. Rev. Compton Ball
presided at the meeting. which was at
tended by more than 100 representatives
Of the Baptist denomination in Washing
ton. Rev. Mr.. Leaman will continue to
all the pulpit in the Chevy Chase church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29
Will A. Haley Much Better.

The condition of William A Haley,
leader OF Haley's Band, who has been
seriously i'll at bis home, 1867 T street.
is much better. He was able today to
take a short walk and enjoy a sun bath
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29

The Finest Carpets Are Cleaned
most satisfactorily at HINKEL'S, 4SS
Me. ave. New f1reproof plant with ali
modern facilities. Carpets removed, re-
laid or stored when desired. Phone NJ. 2O25
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29
Reauisition Is Honored.

Chief Justice Clabaugh has honored
requisition Of Gov. Mann Of Virginia for
the return TO that commonwealth Of H.
L. Kenney and James f. Davis. both COL
ored. charged with grand larceny. The
men are wanted in Roanoke county
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29

u G0ess That's Bad,n
said the pleased advertiser when thu
clerk at the counter handed him . large
bundle Of letters replying to his want ad
In The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29
Altamont SprinR Water.

Only about one-third of typhoid cases
have been accounted for. Avoid impure,
germ-laden water. Altamont in steri-
lized bottles is safe.
Phone Main 1924. SIC 14th St NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29
SUICIDE NOT IDENTIFIED
REGISTERED AS JAMES MUIR
PLY AT MAJESTIC HOTEL.
Stuffed All Crevices Before Turning
on Gas-About Thirty
Years Old.

Nothing has been found by the police or
coroner which will assist them in their
efforts to identify the man who commit
ted suicide yesterday at the Majestic
Hotel. 472 Pennsylvania avenue north
west. by inhaling illuminating gas.
James Murphy was the name under
which he registered The police think he
identity.
Registered at Midnight.
About IL o'clock Monday night the man
appeared at the hotel. registered and
was assigned to a room on an upper
floor. Between and 3 o'clock in the
afternoon a chambermaid went to the
room and found the dead body resting
across the bed.
He evidently went to the hotel for the
purpose Of ending his life. He stuned
paper into the crevices about the door
to prevent the escape of gas into the hall.
closed the window and left the key In the
lock.
About Thirty Years Old.
The body was photographed at the
morgue this morning. The dead man
was about thirty years DID, feet inches
TALL and had dark brown hair and a
smooth face. There is scar over his
right eye.
He wore q suit of gray-mixed goods, a
green and white striped shirt and gray
cap. The police found SIT in his pockets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29

Bedding Renovated. Carpets Cleaned,
Stumph & Lyford. 6S1 to $50 Mass ave.
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29

A Few Bottles of "Perfection"
GINGER ALE should always be ready
iced. Pure, sparkling, wholesome. Per
lection is the ideal summer beverage for
family use. Phone Arlington Bottling Co
je29-5d
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29
After Body of First Man Killed
in Civil War.
VETERANS ARE INTERESTED
Remains to Be Taken to Bay State
for Burial.
MONUMENT Is TO BE ERECTED
Corpses of Five Victims of Balti-
more Riots Recovered-Grave Lo-
Gated May Disclose Right Man.

Grand Army veterans are manifesting
in crest in steps taken in Baltimore to
locate the remains of Charles A. Taylor.
the first man killed in the civil war.
Taylor was a member of the 9th Massa-
chusetts Volunteers He was killed when
a mob attacked the regiment as it was
passing through Baltimore, April 10, 1861.
1t is proposed to take the remains to
Massachusetts and renter them with
ceremony and eventually to erect a monu-
ment over the grave.
Corp James Tanner of this city Is es-
pecially Interested in the matter and has
been in correspondence with Gen. Edward
S. Jones of Binghamton. n. Y, who
commanded the 9Th when it was as
sailed in the streets of Baltimore. Corp.
Tanner has Just received a letter from
Gen. Jones. stating that considerable diff
fculty is experienced in locating the
grave of Taylor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29

Another Northeast Star Branch.
One-cent wants and other ads for The
Star may be left at ID. A. Yeatman's
pharmacy, 9Th and II sts. ne.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29
First Fatality Of Year.

READING. Pa. June 29-The first ia
tally due 10 f1recrackers occurred here
yesterday, when Mamie. the seven-year-
old daughter Of William Fox, was burned
to DEATH
The child was playing with the ordi-
nary shooting cracker when sparks ig-
nited her dress and in a few moments
she was ablaze from head to foot She
died several hours later in hospital
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29

Motoring In New TTCO Seven
passenger cars Is delightful and inexpen-
sive. Only 81 per hour. Phone N. 1212
-Advt
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29

Elegant Carriages Hired Reasonably
at Downeys stables. 1920 l. st. Bridal
turnouts a speciality. Write or phone
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29

You will admire Owen tailoring. 1904 H.
-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29
milk" Bread IL Away. Good.

Old Gas Ranges Made New.
616 18th. c. 4. Muddiman & Co. 1904 G.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29

The Marine Band will not give con
cert in the marine barracks tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29

Every Contractor Should Secure One
of our Builders Estimate Record Books
Free. Eisinger Bros, millwork, BOO 7th
je29-d, eSu,3
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29
American Medical Associa-
tons Record of Casualties.
PISTOL THE MOST DEADLY
Injuries From Blank Cartridges
Cause Huge Death Roll.
GIANT CRACKER Is SECOND
Responsible for More Accidents, But
Not So Many Deaths-Cities
Put Up Bars.

In furtherance Of the movement for a
safer Fourth Of July celebration the
American Medical Association has for
seven years past been gathering statis-
tics of the accidents and fatalities each
Fourth of July and printing them in ex-
tensive tabulated form with comments
and explanations.
1t appears that the most deadly weapon
used in the celebration is the blank cart
ridge pistol. The use Of this has been
least the concrete evidences of its use in
the shape OF headstones have been. and
the association is especially anxious to
get rid Of this toy and the great number
of deaths 1t causes.
Five Thousand Accidents.
The deaths from the celebration last
year, according to the statement Of the
association, were not by any means SO
numerous as the accidents, and only the
most serious accidents were chronicled.
The total of accidents reported last year
were 5,307. These were all serious enough
minor cases were not reported even.
Large as was this number, it was a fall
ing Off Of 316 from the previous year.
The record of the deaths from blank
cartridge wounds which made UP almost
the whole Of the deaths from tetanus or
lockjaw was 49, This was nearly twice
as many as the previous year. But 1t
was only keeping up the average, for the
deaths from this cause in seven years
were 19. Ten per cent of the cases OF
tetanus were fatal a higher mortality
than that in gunshot wounds.
Pistol the More Deadly.
The giant cracker was responsible for
more accidents but fewer deaths than
the blank cartridge pistol. 1t produced
1,61A surgical cases and seven deaths, all
Of these being from tetanus. The asso-
citation remarks that II 1t is any salts
faction to know it the giant cracker
wounds do not produce nearly so much
tetanus as the blank cartridges 1t is
thought that it is because the wound is
more snowy, bleeds more freely and is
more often taken at once for surgical
treatment.
There were sixteen cases of total blind
ness resulting from the celebration last
year and three cases of total cremation.
There were two cities, Washington and
Cleveland, last year added to the list of
places where fireworks were prohibited.
The cities already SO acting were Chi
cago, Baltimore and San Francisco.
Some of these had prohibitive statutes
that had not been enforced in years and
First Fatality Of Year.
READING. Pa. June 29.-The first IA
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29

Bedding Renovated. Carpets Cleaned.
Stumph & Lyford. 6S1 to $50 Mass. ave.
Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29

Christian Xander's Raspberry Strip,
homemade: non-alcoholic; most refresh
ing in water SOC full OF 900 eth
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29

Watch SIS G street northwest.
je28-11t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29
"The Bohemian Girl"

For the rest OF this week the Aborn
Grand Opera Company will continue
Balfes famous masterpiece, THE Bo-
hemian Girl" This Is the closing week
of the successful engagement Of the
Aborn company, and admirers of the
singers, who have won great favor in
this city, are taking this occasion to see
them for the last time this year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29

Chevy Chase Lake IL Delightful
evenings. Marine Band music, dancing. etc
-AdVt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29
Six Soldiers Killed.

Six members of tho Massachusetts
regiment were killed during the rioting,
Corp. Tanner said today. The bodies OF
five of them were sent to Massachusetts
for buria-.
Taylor was in citizens clothes, having
Joined his regiment the night before,
compelled to leave for Washington in 4,
hurry, he did not have time to don his
uniform.
Because of his attire he may have
been buried with the rioters who were
killed in the melee"
II was at first believed that Taylor had
been buried in the New Methodist bury
ing ground on the Philadelphia road just
outside of Baltimore. Several days ago,
however. a venerable citizen of Balti-
more, who had read of the matter in the
newspapers, stated that Taylor's body
was in an obscure cemetery in another
part of the suburbs.
He led a party of Maryland Grand
Army men to the spot and pointed out to
them a wooden headboard on which was
inscribed in time-faded letters: Here
lies the remains of a member Of Massa-
chuSettS regiment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29

COldensfrOth's, 1913 Pa. Ave.
Try one of Co,denstroth' summer table
d hote dinners from ) to $. so cents.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29
EXCURSIONS.

To many Of those looking forward to a
stay out OF town lover the Fourth the
excursions Of the Norfolk and Washing
ton Steamboat Company are expected to
prove attractive. The usual week end ex-
cursion tickets-the Saturday to- Monday
round-trip ticket and the hotel-expense
ticket. which covers round-trip trans
portation charges and board at hotels at
either Old Point or Ocean View-will be
available. In order that there may he
accommodations for all II is announced
that the hotel-expense tickets will be
good going July I. = and 3, and returning
until July 5. There will be no change
trips. the boats leaving daily at GAS
o'clock from the wharf at the foot of
eth street.
Coincident with the rise in temperature
during the June days has been the rise
In the attendance at Chevy Chase lake.
Visitors find among the special attrac-
tons Of the resort music by a section OF
the United States Marine Band, moving
pictures in the rustic theater. dancing in
the pavilion, boating, bowling and shoot
ing The band concert program is chang
ed every night and there are frequen,
changes of motion pictures. The trip to
the resort is made cooling and invisorat-
ing by the speed Of the trolleys.
The Colonial Beach Company has made
extensive arrangements for entertaining
a big crowd at Colonial Beach for the
Fourth of July. The steamers Queen
Anne and st. Johns will make their
weekend scheduled trips to the resort
and arrangements are being made for ad-
ditional steamers. The extra service Will
begin Saturday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock
when a special steamer will leave the
wharf at the foot of 7th street. The pro-
gram for the day includes boat and foot
races q baby show and a prize waltz.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29

SIX Per Cent
first mortgage notes for sale. Unlteo
States Realty CO.-Advt.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-06-29
About Thirty Years Old.

Bedding Renovated. Carpets Cleaned.
Stumph & Lyford, 631 to $50 Mass. ave-
Advt.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1910-03-24
West viii Bring
ManddmuS Action

Guthrie, Okla, March 2i.-Attorney
General West probably viii file IN the
supreme court mandamus action
against State Bank Commissioner
Young to compel him 70 submit the
records OF the Columbia Bank & Trust
Company Of Oklahoma City TO State
Examiner G. A. Taylor Taylor yester-
day, at the suggestion of the attor-
ney general, made a formal demand
upon Young for access to the records
and was refused
Examiner Taylor and the attorney
general have been In conference today
tne examiner being detained FROM go
ing ts Ardmore for an examination but
a statement OF the results accomplish
cd was not given out.
There is some speculation as o how
tie attorney general will avoid the su