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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
Unfavorably Reported.

Unfavorable reports on three measures
We're ordered by the committee, which
also had received adverse reports by the
Commissioners. One was a bill for the
extension of H street east from 18th
street north to Oklahoma avenue. An
other was for the extension of Maryland
avenue east of 10Th street to NJ street
northeast. and the third was for the ex-
tension OF 18th street east from Benning
road to X street north.
The bill relating to the GiesborO Rail-
way Company was passed over until the
first meeting OF the committee at the
next session. 1t was decided to give
hearings on this measure to all those in
tereSted.
Senator Briggs of New Jersey. who
took William Lorimer's place as men,
ber Of the committee. attended today s
meeting and Senator Mark Smith of
Arizona another new member, also made
his first appearance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
"GAMBLING MAYOR" QUITS.
Oregon Militia Not Required t.
Force His RESIGNATION.

SALEM. Ore. August 2).-Gov.
Vests threatened invasion Of Redmond
county at the head of squad of militia
men has been made unnecessary by the
city councils acceptance of the resigna-
ton of Redmond's mayor and marshal.
Gov. West had demanded that Mayor
II. F. Jones and Marshal Nicely quit their
positions because of the conviction of
the mayor of gambling.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
HUNDREDS WORK IN VAIN.
Fail to Save Miner Caught Under
Rush of Coal.

HAZBLTON. Pa. August 2O.-Two
hundred men worked desperately for
thirty-six hours in an effort to rescue
Peter Schneider, miner at the Pardee
colliery. who was caught under a tre-
mendous rush of coal.
The finding of the mans coat and din
ner pail yesterday gave hope of reach
ing him alive, but the hope was dis
PEELED today when the crushed and life
less body of Schneider was found In q
corner OF the miRe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
BLAZE THREATENS TOWN.
Spark From Threshing Machine Sets
Fire to Wheat Kicks.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

SptclaI DESPATCH 10 The StaT.
WINCHESTER, Va. August aO-A
spark from threshing machine set fire
last evening TO wheat ricks at Bunker
Hill. W. Va. and a windstorm prevail
ing. the entire town Was threatened An
for help was responded To by a
portion of the Winchester fire depart
ment who made the thirteen miles run
into the adjoining state in thirty five min
utes and saved the town.
The loss was 5000 with no insurance
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
C0TlLL0N CLUB AS HOST.
OFFICERS AS THE GUESTS
List of the Chaperons Made Up of
Washingtonians.
GIRLS WIRE FOR BEST FINERY
WAR" Campaign Being Mapped
Out and Preparations Made for
Activity in the Field.
Officers Scouting.

special From ! STAFF Correspondent
CAMP ORDWAY. Bolivar Heights w
Va August 2o-The Young officers OF the
National Guard Of the District OF Column
bia looked 50 fine at dress parade Sun
day that all the girls were captivatcd, ana
the result il that there VIII be sound
|of rerelry tonight i'm Harpers Ferry for
the officers Of the lst and I'd Infantry. the
Artillery the Signal Company and the
Medical Corps. The officers have been in
aited 10 "A dance at the Hin Top House
NothinS like il has happened to the Ma
t!onal Guard since last year. when Brad
cock Heights was storrned, and "A couple
OF thousand hearts broken. This is going
to be a heartbreaker FOR lots OF some
bodies because every man in camp has
sworn eternal devotion to many as 4
dozen different girls.
While six or seven young men. who dis
liked paying a dollar to a HaGpers Ferry
hackman for a two-mile drive up a
precipice i ding from the station to the
train, we:p talking about never coming
to this camp again. the Cotillon. Club at
the Hill Top was busy sending invitations
through correct military channels to be
distributed by Mai. e. Fred Cook. ad-
jutant general. " G.. ID. C.. and To be
eagerly seized upon by every officer in
camp. IL was simply natural outcome
OF perfectely plain conditions.
Summer resort; no men except civil
ians, husbands and a war correspondent
and a bunch of awfully lonesome girls
just eating their hearts out: and on the
other hand a camp fun OF likely young
fellows and game old campaigners who
used to make love to girls in the days
! when bearskin grenadier shokos were q
common sight.
So there you are. 1t takes no algebra
to figure the answer. which is gay
and festive officers ball tonight. given by
the women of the Cotilon Club at the
Hill TOP. and 60 the eternal credit OF Wash
ington hospitality IL must be said that
each of the chaperons and the leading
idea providers i'm this club are Washing
tonians. They are Mrs. J. Edwin Young.
Mrs. r. III. Young. Mrs. G. NJ. Evans.
Mrs. W. r. Ferris. Mrs. ID. ID. Fitzhugh.
Mrs. n. G. Tegeler. Mrs. r. l.. Tharp.
Mrs. ]. p. Donovan. Mrs III. j. Briggs.
Mrs H. &. Calm. Mrs. c. II. Bowker.
Mrs. G. r. Tolson and Miss Ii. T.. De
Bose.
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Makes Direct Charge.

Chairman George. in the subcommittee
report, makes the direct charge that this
condition Of affairs is due TO a precon-
ceived policy. and ''acks his statements
with citations from the field books of the
District assessors office The report
states:
THAT this showing indicates purpose
TO tighten unfairly taxation on the man
sion aid business area, ana more especial
ly 10 favor suburban speculation.
That this state OF things is not due
10 chance, but 10 deliberate policy is
lemon. tfated 10y .he following facts:
=. The assessor in his annual report
TO- ;he fiscal Year ending June 30. 1910
ate,l October ], 1909 near the completion
(.'ontirued on Fif.h Pa.eC
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Other Allegations.

Other allegations made BY Rep
rcsentative Georges special sub
committee are:
That the two-thirds basis OF taxation
IN the District is dead letter, kept alive
solely 10 make a one-dollar tax rate ap-
Lear TO be one dollar and a half
That the real property in the District
is assessed sii4.OOGoo below its real
value
That the real value OF real property in
s-ssed value is only s33oo0o.1O On the
two-thirds basis the assessed value should
b.. ss.;, ,G1on0
That the actual tax basis in the Dis
'rict is only slightly more than two-ffths.
instead of the two-thirds required by law.
That under-taxaton does not apply
equally TO land and buildings. but is over
whelmingly in favor of land.
That homes OF government clerks are
assessed at "a per cent of their true value.
while magnificent residences in the north
west section show an average assessment
rate of only 30 per cent OF their actual
value.
That considering ground values alone
the assessment rates are: Small homes, 6l
Ter cent, middle-class homes. 40 per cent:
fine residences. 81 per cent. business area.
- per cent, large suburban areas 20 per
rant
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-08-20
APPROPRIATION BILLS
BAR TO ADJOURNMENT
House and Senate Leaders
Making Efforts to End Ses-
sion Saturday Night.

The leaders in the Senate and House
are making every effort to wind up the
session by Saturday night. Representa-
tive Underwood. majority leader of the
House. said today that he hoped for ad-
journment by that time.
Until we can dispose of the appropria-
ton bills. however. it is impossible for us
to set an exact date for adjournment,
said Mr.. Underwood. NO resolution set
ting a date for adjournment will be
brought into the House until these bills
have been definitely decided upon.''
In view Of this statement it appears
practically impossible for any action in
the House on the Jones-Works excise bill
at this session. 1t had been hoped by
friends of the measure that after a date
had been set for adjournment, the bill
would have a chance to come up under
suspension Of the rules, since the House
rules provide that during the last six
days of session of Congress it is in
order at any time to move a suspension
of the rules and immediate consideration
of any bill or resolution. Any bill con-
sidered, however. must be passed by a
twO-thirds majority.
Little Hope for Excise Bill.
Now that it is fairly certain that the
date for adjournment is not to be set un-
til few hours before the adjournment is
to take place, all hope for the excise bill
appears to be lost, unless the rules COM
mittee. headed by Representative Henry
of Texas. should bring in special rule
to take up the measure. or the District
committee should report the measure and
get it up. Neither of these contingencies
seems likely.
A veto on the legislative. executive and
judicial appropriation bill is expected from
the President today. Mr. Underwood
said that the House would then attempt
to pass the bill over the Presidents veto,
and it appears likely that the Senate will
try the same experiment. That this at.
tempt will fail in the Senate seems GER
tain If this is the case. 1t Is expected
that the House will back down on the
commerce court abolition and the Senate
will acquesce, and that the bill will then
be passed for the third and last time and
signed by the President
The other appropriation bills are in
such shape as not to cause much further
delay.
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Had Asked Him to Appear.

1t is of interest in this connection that
the committee headed by Senator Clapp
Of Minnesota to investigate campaign
contributions to the national parties In
1904 had requested Mr.. Archbold to ap-
pear before it before this matter of SEN
ator Penrose came up. Senator Penrose
mas made a partial statement to the
effect that he thought the So, 900 in ques-
ton had been expended to help elect
former President Roosevelt
Mr.. Archbold's secretary has written
the committee that the former is now
in Europe, but that he has no doubt Mr..
Archbold will be glad to appear before
the committee when he returns to this
country in September
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TO ANSWER
CHARGES TOMORROW
Gives Notice to His Colleagues
That he WiiI Make Priv
iIeged Statement.

Il will shoot my shot tomorrow. Until
then ] will have nothing to say" was
the reply of Senator Penrose Of Pennsyl
vania today when asked if he would
comment further on the charges that
have been made that he had received a
check for $685. from John d. .Archbold
of the Standard OH Company, with the
suggestion that the money was paid the
senator for services to the oil company.
A moment later. on the floor of the
Senate. Mr.. Penrose gave notice to his
colleagues that Immediately after morn
ing business tomorrow he would make a
privileged statement. 1t is understood. of
course, that this statement will have to
do with the charges Of his connection
with the Standard Oil.
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Mysterious Messages by Wire.

When the girls thought about this
dance, and as soon as il was assured
OF success. they began sneaking down to
the telegraph station I'm Harpers Ferry
to send mysterious messages. One OF
the husbands, who was allowed to con-
tribute to the success of the dance in a
monetary form, gave the secret away.
He says the girls are sending for the
finest f1nery they can possibly get back
here by tonights express.
1t will be a most military affair but no
one but off ers have been invited. This
is sure 10 cause some hcartburnines. he
cause many a true lovers heart beats
beneath an enlisted mans khaki How
ever. the real StnGft enlisted man has
already borrowed civilian clothes. in the
hope that the girls will let down the
bars far enough 10 allow few civilians
To come III.
The officers are '.tickled TO death" for
the routine Of camp has been deadly
duh for three days. and the excitement
of more involved military instruction does
not begin for a day or two
The band concerts held every evening
do much toward making camp life pleas
ant. The 1st Regiment Band plays at
brigade headquarters one night and the
I'd Infantry Band plays the next night.
while the band not thus employed plays
in its own regimental street. so two con-
certs an evening is the rule. The I'd In
fantry Band played 'old Kentucky
Home" Sunday night in honor of Col. Jo-
seph G. Garrard. in command OF the
camp. Col. Garrard is a native OF the
Blue Grass state. J. q. Moody. leader Of
the band. has arranged a program for
tonight, the concert to be held in front
of Col. Cara rds tent. The program as
announced by the leader is as follows:
March. Our Favorite Regiment: over
ture. Light Cavalry: characteristic.
An Evening in Camp: selection. Med
ley of Hits: quartet from "Rigoetto: ::
selections from Bohemian Girl: march.
Lights Out: Star Spangled Banner.
The I'd Infantry Band has an octet of
singers. These performers have made
name for themselves as they usually in
terpolate some vocal work in the midst OF
the band program.
War" Clouds Lower.
Signs of the approaching conflict be-
tween the Red and Blue armies are to be
seen here and there. Officers are scouting
through the hills mapping out sections of
the country. and the maps, when finished.
will be Used by the commanders of the
opposing forces in laying out their at
tacks and defenses. Non-commissoned
officers have been taken out into the field
and have been instructed I'm the natural
advantages of various features OF the
terrain. A damage board has been ap-
pointed by Col Garrard. This board con-
sists of Lieut. Col. Anton Stephan. I'd
Infantry: Maj William :. Hodges, judge
advocate, y. G.. ID. c.. and Capt. Z. :.
Nevils, quartermaster department, y. G.
D. C. When the two armies. 10 be made
up of the troops in camp. go out to play
at the war game at the end of this week
or at the end of the encampment, they
may damage some mans farm. The own
er will then put In a claim for DANCES.
and this board will compromise with him
for damages done by the troops of the
District of Columbia. Any damage done
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Called Dead Letter.

That the two-thirds basis of "a,
Sessment i dead letter. honor
ed, though law. chiefly in the
breach: that District real estate
i assessed SI6b.ooo.Ooo below
even the two-thirds actual value );
hat improvements are taxed sky
'l9h. while unimproved. vacant
,otS and areas are grossly under
assessed. and that startling dis
,T;nlination IS made between the
homes OF workingmen and gov
crument clerks and the magn!f-
cent residences OF the wealthy.
when making up the tax rolls. are
some Of the charges contained IN
the report.
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WEATHER.

nscttled weather. probably
showers. tonight or Wednesday;
not much change in temperature.
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Throwing choice collection Of
bombshells into the ad1ninistra-
ton of the District assessors OF
iice. Representative Henry
George, jr:. OF New York. chair
man OF the subcommittee of. the
House District committee which
has been investigating land val
ues. actual and for purposes ci
taxation. within the District. TO-
day made public the subcom-
mittee's report by presenting it to
the House.
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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-12
Last rlonth of Campaign

The campaign enters upon
its last month with all the lead
ing candidates apparently in a
very happy frame of mind.
President Taft upon whom we
have become accustomed to
look with some commiseration
because of his prospective poor
showing, says that he has
every reason to be satisfied
with political conditions" Gov
ernor Wilson finds everything
so promising in the West that
he will probably not extend his
campaign tour beyond Denver,
but will return to the East for
more work. AS for Teddy
why, of course, everything is
bully with him. In the mean
time the crops grow bigger
daily, the railroads are over
whelmed with business, and all
business seems to prospe r
abundantly. Happy October.
But what an awakening there
will be for two stout gentlemen
in November. Philadelphia
Record.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-12
Financing The Campaign

If the Democratic compaipn
fund were being drawn from
multi-millionaire contributors
anxious to purchase legislative
favors at the expense of the
people there would be no need
TO appeal to the voters at large
for the means to finance the
campaign. The sinews of war
in acontest between the victims
and the beneficiaries of tariff
extortion and Trust monopoly.
however, must be furnished in
the main by persons of compar-
atively small means, and the
contributors to the Democratic
campaign fund must make up
by strength of numbers what
they individually lack in length
of purse.
The recent statement of the
chairman of the Democratic
General Finance Committee
showed that l7,ll6 individuals
have contributed in the aggre-
gate about $500, 900, and that
about $4,000 more is needed
for the Legitimate expenses of
the campaign. That would be
a small sum to a candidate who
could pass around the hat
among four Trust magnates and
get it back with $4,000 but
it is large sum to the support
ers of Woodrow Wilson's can
didacy, and everybody should
chip in according to his means
without waiting to see what his
neighbor is going to do about it.
A good cause deserves hearty
support. Let us all get together
and back up our enthusiasm
first with cash, and then with
votes. Philadelphia Record.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-12
The big Store"

filled with big New Stock splendid Fall and Winter goods
and more goods coming in by every train and steamer We
The Front Leading The Procession Come for the
latest and preest things Dress Goods PeroaIes Gngams
White Goods Laces and incest of Hosiery
Corsets and Underwearfor Carpets noeums Mangs Rugs
and beautiful Art Squareor Furniture in Paor Suits Bed
room Suits Couches Bureaus Bullets Writing Desks hand
Extension Tables Serving Tabesfo White and Brass
Beds Sealy Mattresses and other mattresses of all kinds and
gradesfor Toilet Sets Dinner Sets beautiful Lamps Pictures
Etc.
for SHOES big Store the only place you
find such Shoes the Bon Shoes for Men, the American
Lady Seoes for the ladies and misses the comfortable c.
E. Solid Leather Shoes for everybody.
Come for anything you for the home,
the country Come for 100 cents worth of goods fol-
dollar, and you will get it.
HASTINGS 6 TIMMONS
SNOW HILL. MD.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-12
GreenbaCkViIIe and Frank.
lin CITY.

Misses Eva Smith and Ruth Harring-
ton were visitors in Snow Hill Monday.
Quite a number of our people attend
ed the funeral of Miss Margaret Parker
at Stockton on Sunday.
Mrs. j. T. Sharpley is at Onancock
attending the Convention of the ID. A.
R.. held in that place.
The Ladies Aid Society of the NJ.
p. Church will hold birthday social
at the parsonage on Saturday evening.
Misses Mollie Coulbourne and Margie
Riley, and Messrs. Walter Price and
Handy Truitt. of Snow Hill. were visi-
tors in town on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Truston Davis and
family will leave shortly for their fu-
ture home in Wilmington. Their many
friends regret their departure.
Mr.. Frank 7. Mumford spent Satur-
day and Sunday with relatives in Snow
Hill.
MIR. Willie Ellis was recent visitor
to Berlin.
Mrs. George Z. Mumford and her two
children. Paul and Brenda, were visitors
to Snow Hill Sunday and Monday.
Mrs. C. A: Davis has returned home.
after having spent some time with rel
atives in Philadelphia.
Miss Marian Chapman. who has heen
quite i'll. is rapidly improving.
Mrs. E. C. Bundick and children. who
have been on a visit to friends in the
lower part Of the county. have return
ed home.
In a game of ball between the Chin
colleague High School team and Green.
backville High School team, played
here last Saturday. the game was
stopped in the tenth inning on account
of darkness with the score tied at 5 70
Is.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-12
Advertisement
Now Paint

Strike when the iron is hot and paint
when the property needs 1t.
They paint ships dozen times year
yes, some of them. every voyage. What
for, do you think! To look nice and get
business.
A livery keeps its carriages painted
and vanished and washed, to look nice
and get business.
A man, with house for sale or to let,
docs it up. and Devoe is the paint.
There's more in paint than to keep
out water. Paint for looks and you
needn't think about water A fresh
coat of paint once a year is about as
good for his credit as paying his debts.
But the man whose buildings and fences
look new, very likely has no debts.
DEVOE
THE C0RDDRY COMPANY sells it
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-12
The Test OF Popularity

Gov. Wilson is reported to be
pleased because he has been
publicly addressed during his
western tour as Woody, +"
kid" and doc" This is GER
tainly a sign of progress to-
ward that place in the public
heart which every successful
candidate must reach. To
have a trio of terms of affection
ate greeting bestowed upon him
simultaneously is unusual luck
for any candidate. The ice is
broken, surely, in the West.
Hitherto it has seemed that
while Gov. Wilson received his
full share of attention and adj
miration he had not stirred the
people to any expressions of
affectionate interest of the
characteristic American sort.
But when the voting popula-
ton gets to calling a candidate
"Kid" his popularity is estab-
lished; now that he can be hail
ed as Woody the former
President of Princeton Univer-
fty may be doubly certain that
he will be the next President of
the United States. We extend
our congratulations. We feel
impelled to exclaim, with one
of his Nebraska adherents,
doc, you're all right - New
York Times.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-12
Melbourne.

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. johnson and son,
of New Church, spent Sunday with her
sister, Mrs. b. j. Hall.
Miss Helen Davis. of Stockton, spent
Saturday and Sunday with Miss Mar
garet Baylis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fletcher Justice spent
Sunday with her parents near Good Will.
Mr.. and Mrs. L. J. Reid made bus
mess trip to Pocomoke City Monday.
Providence permitting. there will be
preaching by the pastor. Rev. Mr.. Nc
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-12

Cam, Sunday at the usual hour. All
are cordially invited.
Mr.. j. w. burlington has on exhibit
ton at the store of Mr.. Z. J. Reid q
sweet potato that weighed six pounds,
four and one half ounces. Also he has
one hill with seven good marketing
potatoes on it, the hill weighing % lbs.
Now we want to know who can beat it.
Mrs. Tarr Of Pocomoke City spent one
day recently with her nephew. Mr..
Charlie Phillips.
The oyster supper held in the grove
at Remsons last week was a success.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-12
TGredf Oaks from Little
ACOrns Grow"

This is true true of many things other than trees.
From small beginning to position of immense power and
influence has been the luck fortune of
turing and mercantile in this glorious land of
Others have had fight for advanced they made
and have only by steady But
does win and will win if keep steadily pushing
the front of the Keep what the people Give
them deal BE active. courteous and polite Always
make people feel that dollar they have with
have given them 100 worth of goods and will
win. There is why you should not win.
Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1912-10-12
Ten Years Ago

In small with very small stock of goods began the
mercantile business Our business has steadily from
small a sturdy oak oak that is still growing We
did not start out blowing rumpes neither had bg brass
band But business has steadily grown until now is