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THE ST. sTAUVER FIRE.
Seven Hundred Houses Burned and
Six Thousand Persons Homeless.

QUEBEC, May 1.-THE st. Stauver fire has
burned itself out The district north and west
of Massue and Stambrose streets were swept
clear, with the exception of portion of Waller
street. Seven hundred houses were burned
and as large number were tenements occu-
pied by more than one family the number of
families rendered homeless will reach 1.2O0
comprising about 5000 souls. Prominent bust
ness men are interesting themselves in behalf
of the destitute. Application has been made
for the use of the government buildings to
shelter those who are camped out in the fields
Food is being literally distributed by the
clergy. majority of the homeless belong to
the working class and insurance rates were
almost prohibitory. Very few have anything
to fall back on. The total loss is estimated at
5000, 600; insurance, Sl30.000.
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A FATAL ACCIDENT.
Mrs. A. Z. Horton Thrown from a Cab
and Killed.

This afternoon shortly before o'clock a
horse attached to a cab containing a lady be-
came frightened while coming down 18th street
above Boundary.
The horse ran down the hill at frightful
rate, and at the foot of the hill the cab was
overturned and the lady killed
The body of the woman was taken to a neigh
boring house. 1t was found that her name was
Mrs. A. Z. Horton.
1t supposed that she was a visitor to the city,
as railroad ticket was found in her pocket
She was stopping with Mrs. Hayes, ASS New
Jersey avenue southeast
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17
IMPORTATION OF VOTERS.
The Indiana Grand jury is Investigate
ing the Subject.

CHICAGO, May IA Tribune special from
indianapolis says: The United States grand
jury in Indiana is again investigating the ir-
Irregularities at the last election, and is giving
particular attention to the importation of
voters from Kentucky. A large number of peo-
pie from southern Indiana living along the
Ohio river were before the grand jury yester-
day as witnesses. The investigation means
trouble for democratic politicians.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17
A Missionaries Protest.

Special Cable DispAtch % HE EVENING STAk
LONDON, May IA very important deputa-
ton Of missionaries will this afternoon cali on
Lord Salisbury protesting against the sur
render of the southern lake, Nyassa, to Portu-
gal A treaty arranging the British dominance
in Central Africa by a chartered company from
Beetmanaland to Lake TonganijIke, which is
almost concluded, involves the abandonment
of the mission station at Blantyre to Portugal;
Africa are very critical
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Hid the Stolen Money I'm q Hack.

Between u and O'Clock this morning. -
Mr. Jas. A. Hunter was passing I4th street
and Ohio avenue, he was accosted by
a colored woman named Eliza Fry, who
asked him for q few pennies. Mr..
Hunter gave her 10 or Is cents and
started of, when he discovered that he bad
been robbed Of e70. He made complaint 70
the police, and 0ficer Bailey, who knows every
one in that section Of the city, soon arrested the
girl. She was enjoying hack ride II the time.
She was driven 70 the station, and when she
was getting out OF the vehicle the ofiicer no.
ticed her put something behind the seat Of the
carriage After taking her into the station the
officer searched the hack and found the money.
Eliza was held for the grand jury this sftse-
noon by Judge Miller.
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Evidence OF Foul PLAY.

BALTIMORE. MD, May 1.-THE dead body q
VIM. Lauresen, the oiler Of the steamship
Berkshire, who disappeared last Friday. was
found floating in the harbor. phere is every
evidence of foul play. The body is bruised
and there is a cash on the head. The waichman
on the steamer Blackstone states that ON FRI
day night he walking on the shore he
heard two men talking. One of them said No,
that's not the son of -. That is the Black
stones Waterman" From this IL is supposed
that they were lying in wait for Lauresen.
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HOW TO KEEP COOL
~ Such weather have endured these
past few days 10 probably but foretaste Of the sum-
mer's heat-We want to keep comfortable BAL
BRIGGAN UNDERWEAR and NEGLIGEE OUTING
SHIRTS with loose folded tie, not only pleases the
imagination but in reality ia cooler
These we have In the best makes.
Isle THREAD AND REAL BALBRI6GAN HO-
SIERY in shades that will not dscoior thin and elias
tic. nice can suggest
broad Black or Blue Silk Sash to tie around the
waist when dressed neglgee adds to the neatness Of
your stsire-We will be pleased to show you these
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17
Assaulted by a Car Porter.

Sioux CITY, Iowa. May i7.-Suit for 100000
damages was begun yesterday against the Pull
man palace car company by Mrs. Jennie Camp
bell, Of this city. The ground Of the suit is an
assault committed on Mrs. Campbell, February
Is, by negro porter. She was the only occu-
pant on a sleeper, and near Marietta, Iowa, the
porter entered the car, locked the door and
assaulted her
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A Sad Cunning Accident.

HAoEssrowS, Nd, May f7.-Three boys
ranging from twelve to fifteen years, named
Letter, Buchanan and Richardson, went bird
shooting this morning. Letter carried the gun.
In thicket the trigger became entangled in
his shirt collar, and the hammer fell, exploding
the charge, which tore Buchanan's head in q
terrible manner. The boy died almost i'm
mediateiy, and his two companions carried him
back 10 his home An inquest will be held.
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Killed by Lightning. .

BALTIMORE, Nd, May II. - The steamer
arriving here this morning from St. Marys
county reports that ON Tuesday night Judge
John L. Milburn, of st. Mary's county
orphans court, at Leonardtown, was struck by
lightning and killed. The bolt struck near the
ear, passed down his back and out through the
left shoe, tearing it of his foot.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17
Interior Department Changes.

The following official changes have been
made in the Department of the Interior:
Office of the neutrality-suspicious. J.
Jolly Jones, of Kansas, confidential clerk to
first assistant secretary, sl,600.
Geological Survey-Appointments for irriga-
ton survey: Vim. II. Hull of California. and
Edwin s. Nettleton, of Colorado, supervising
engineer at $4,000; Arthur ID. Foote. of Idaho,
Lyman Bridges, of California, and Alex. o.
Brodie, of Arizona, engineers, at 5000. Pro-
motions: Willard ID. johnson. OF the District Of
Columbia. topographer, q, 800 to $1,000; VIM.
]. TASTE of Maryland, assistant photographer,
S720 TO skilled laborer $50.
Patent ofice-Resignations Richard T.
Worthington, of Ohio, law clerk, $4,000; MAJ
Georgia, of Minnesota, first assistant examiner.
Pension ofhce-Appointments Henry A.
Phillips, Of New York, chief of division. 81 600.
designations: Chas +. Gillian, of Ohio, chief
of division. $4,000; Chas. I. Forbes, Of Arksn-
sas clerk, 81, 400.
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MEMS IMPORTING TURNIsHERs,

myIS 9Th and F sts NV.
0SFOR BRIGHT, QUICK FIRE AND CHEAP,
~ CLEAN FUEL buy Washington Gas Light
Compsny's Coke JOHNSON BROTHERS,
oAo ON Exclusive AgentA
SPECIAL NOTICE-sTAGEs FOR AR
- nngton, Corner Of SD and streets, hourly
Also single and double teams for hire Parties desir.
Gus o. visiting tho Falls hshing parties, charter
stages from my stables opposite New Bridge, N st.
Cabs and handsoms for hire. LEWIS J. COLLINS.
apSVlm' Proprietor.
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A PROSPECTIVE REUNION.
"Synod" and ''General Synod" oftheRe-
formed Presbyterian Church 20 Unite.

PrrrssuRo, Nay i7.-There is strong prob
ability that the two factions Of the Reformed
Presbyterian church, known rs the synod
and the general synod" will be reunited after
separation Of ffty-six years. A committee
of three members Of each synod has had several
conferences A number OF schemes have been
suggested 20 bury the hatchet and restore
peace and harmony within the fold There 10
strong under-current Of sentiment developing
among the younger members OF the general
synod or the ''old covenanters." rs they are
sometimes called. In 1888 the Reformed Presby-
terrain church split at a meeting held in Phils-
delphla. The seceders or covenanters would
not allow their men 20 vote upon any questions
relating TO the state or national government
The general synod took the opposite view. and
said II was duty they owed 70 their state and
church to take part in all elections Some Of
the coyenanters now want 10 vote upon the
prohibitory amendment. claiming that IL is .
righteous cause. For this reason some Of them
would like 10 come back TO the fold again
Their reason for not voting is that God is nos
III the Constitution of the United States.
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District OF Columbia, County Of Washington. S.:
, L. W LAIRD Jr., cashier of the above named
bank do soiemniy that the above statement is
true to the best OF my knowledge and belief.
W. LAIRD, Jg., Cashier
May, 1889. 49, ~
L. S. FREY, Notary Public
Correct-Attest:
s THOMAS BROWN,
NJ. j. ADLER, Directors.
1t THOS, KNOWLES.
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District Of Columbia, County of Washington, IS:
Henry G. SWAIN Cashier Of the above-named bank
DO soelnny swear that the above statement true to
the best OF my knowledge and belief ~ ~
HENRY c. SWAIN, Cashier
Subscribed and sworn to before this 18th day of
May, 1889. ii b ZEVEIY
Correct-Attest:
NJ. G. EMERY,
SAML. FOWLER n,.
JOHN l.. NOGr, bArectors,
1t Nj. w, BFVERIDGF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17
A Missing PbiIadelphia invalid

NEw YORK, May 1.-THE police have bees
asked to assist in a search for Francis Barton,
aged sixty-three, wealthy Philadelphian, who
arrived here yesterday and put up
at the Hotel Martin, No. IL University
Place. Mr. Barton had a passage engaged ON
La Normandie TO sail for France tomorrow,
He is an invalid, and was going abroad for his
health. He went out TO take a walk
at p. m. yesterday and has not since been
seen. He had considerable money On his per-
son and gold watch. He is described rs i've
feet seven inches in height, stout build. fair
complexion, gray moustache and side whiskers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17

Al Nashville, Tenn, the monument 70 the
confederate dead was unveiled In Mount okvst
cemetery yesterday afternoou in the presence
OF Q vast sssembiaga.
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Telegraphic Briefs

A charter was filed yesterday with the secrs-
tary of state Of Kansas for the United States
trading company. with capital Of sl.OOO. 900.
The headquarters of the company are at Chi
cago and Wichita.
At Wabash Ind. the anniversary Of the bat
tie of Champion hills celebrated yesterday
by the members Of the forty-seventh Indiana
rcgiment. Il. A. Schoolcraft of North Man
chester, was chosen president of the associa-
ton.
Stewart Bros. clearinghouse in Council
BlaIfs. Iowa. burned Yesterday morning
with quantity of cured meats. Loss, SIo0. e09;
insurance, s93. $50.
A cablegram from Rome conveys the ;a.. il
gence of the consolidation Of the Iittsbuls nd
Allegheny dioceses OF the Roman Catholic
church.
Tie residence of Mrs. Grub. mother Of Gen.
L. Burd Grub. at Burning ON, y. J. was dam
aged TO the extent of $4,000 by fire last night.
The Earl OF Malmesbury is dead. He was
eighty-two years old.
Rev. John Drayton, of Grenada. British
West Indies died of heart disease April Is on
board the hrg X. l.. T., which arrived at the
Delaware B-DsAwater to-day from Port Spain.
The body WIS buried at sea.
~
For lybsy Telaoy1nbSc k.,rs S..o Dooos O o~a
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BOARDING.
GREAr Crash.
IN WHITE GOODS AT LUTTRELL's.
Cor 10th ST and Pa ave. NV.


IN WHITE GOODS AT LUTTRELL's.
Cor 10th ST. and Pa ave. NV.
One case Dimities AZ o.: worth l &c. and l5c.
Large Line India Linens from SC. 10 3oc.
Very nne Numbers at 2Oc. and 2Sc. great drives
A fun line Of Plaid aud Check Muslins, our ING
goods worth zoe -
loo extra large double Bed Quilts at 75c. worth 81
livery hOusekeeper should see them.
Eull line Table Linens, Nap kins aud Towels
81 Furniture Linen AZ 5Uc. so dozen Towels AZ
81 80 per dOz. worth g.
The cheapest Bath Towels in Washington. 15c. and
pc.
One case Light Prints at &C.
One case Indigo Blues al exc. very low.
GREAT BARGAINS IN UNDERWEAR
Gents Shirts. formerly IL must 20 at 75c.
Gents Shirts. formerly Zoe. must 30 at 1Oc.
Cent? shirts. formerly SOC. must AT 3.1c.
Gents SHIFTS. former Boc.. must at 25c.
LADIES' Vests At the same low rates.
ChildIcn's Ealbrizgan Vests az 25c.
Only 800 yards lett of summer silks, going at &c.,
worth Soc.
Ch4ntilly and Guirure LAees for over dresses at
81 20. Sl.95. and 81, worth 81. $3.50. and s3.
Great bargains in Dress Goods. from lie to 81 so
Der yard.
Great Bargains in Gent Half Hose at Pc worth Soc
Child's fun regular Past Black Hose use, very low
. Our stock AZ present IL two heavy and must be
duced
TBOS. J. LUrTRELL.
my%2w Cor. goth and Pa ave. nv.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

OFFICE COLLECTOR OF TAXES. DIS
49, IRICT OF COLUMBIA. WAsHISGToS. May
j. lSSgThe attention of taxpayers is called TO the
tax levied for the ending June 80 1889 on real
AID personal property. The second half OF such tax
BILE the rt day OF May and II not pad before the
FIRST day of june ensuing. shall thereupOn be IN ar
and delinquent and penalty Of two per eentum
upOn the thereof shall be added and the same
with other taxes due and in Will he listed for
advertisement and tax sale in the manner prescribed
BY existing law. BY order of the Commissioners of
the District Of Columbia. Attest: L. q. DAVIS, Col
iector Of Taxes my2-26t
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An Economic Reform I'm the Method
of Making Purchases.

Secretary Tracy has turned his attention to
the matter of purchasing supplies for the navy,
and has already made an order inaugurating
considerable economic reform. Ii appears
that the practice Of the department has been to
purchase supplies for the navy by advertise
ment at the beginning of each fiscal year, maxi
ing the list of purchases extensive enough to
cover the probable needs Of the different bu-
reaus during the entire year. Upon inquiry
the Secretary learned that in making these
purchases regard was not had for the amount
ofstores on hand This led to the accumulation of
stores, which in many-s rapidly deteriorated
and caused
LOSS TO THE GOVERNMENT.
To satisfy himself upon this point Secretary
Tracy has just procured a statement Of the
amount Of stores now on hand, as the adyer-
tisements for supplies for the next fiscal year
will soon be issued. This statement shows that
there are now on hand stores valued at
$1,000, SOS, and the Secretary intends that they
shall be deducted from the value Of the stock
to be purchased next month. Therefore he has
issued the following circular:
SECRETARY TRAcy's CIRCULAR.
NAVY DEPARTMENT,
WASHINGTON, ID. C., May Is, 1889.
The appended table gives the total valuation
of stores on hand at shore stations at the be-
ginning of the fiscal year, for the respective
classes comprising supplies Of an ordinary
commercial nature, as reported TO the paymas-
ter-general by the general storekeepers with
the gross amounts of purchases and Of issues
for use under the same classes during the first
quarter.
In view OF the large accumulation shown, and
to prevent unnecessary expenditure of money,
it is hereby ordered that no purchases be made
of supplies pertaining TO those classes, II the
stores required can be obtained by transfer
from other bureaus at the station where they
are needed, or by shipment from other sta
tions.
To this end, all acquisitions for such supplies
shall be examined in the light of the returns 70
the paymaster general, by whom they shall not
ests will be subseryed by transfer or shipment
In cases where stores are accumulated in undue
quantities at certain points, and current wants
may be met by redistribution thereof. il is
ordered that such shipments be made to other
stations as the needs of the service may sug-
gest; and the paymaster general is charged
with the execution of this duty. after consulta-
ton with the chiefs of the bureaus concerned
Wherever il shall be possible to utilize sup
plies differing in unimportant respects from
those called for, such substitutes shall be made.
1t is further ordered that supplies required
under classes other than those given in the
appended table shall, if practicable. be obtained
in like manner by transfer or shipment
Freight charges shall be borne by the bureau
receiving the supplies in cases of shipments
from one station to another"
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

~ REPORT OF THE CONDITION
FARMERS AND MECHANICS NATIONAL BANK,
At Georgetown in the District of Columbia,
At the close Of business May Ii. 1882
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Guy or Washington, County of Washington, SIS.
CHAS. ). BRADLEY, cashier of the aboye-naIned
bank, do soleuly that the above statement Is
true To the best OF my knowledge and belief.
CHAS. 5. BRADLEY, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 18th day Of
May. 1859. ' ~
l. FENWICK YOUNG. Notary Public.
Correct-Attest
DAN'L b. CLARKE,
=. G. CHEN,
JAS L. NORRIS n,.
JOHN Z. HEhRELI. Directors
IHOS E. WAGGAMAN,
1t MM L KIIEI
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To-day's Samoan Conference Session.
BERLIN, May 1.-THE session of the Samoan
conference to-day lasted two hours
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SUPPLIES FOR THE NAVY.

For Other TeIegrdphic Ne,cs See Pages and s
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MONEY TO LOAN.

rE'O LOAN-AT s FER CENT on REAL ESTATE.
4 $4,000. $1,000, $4,000, 81, 900. on $4,000.
HEkLON & RAMEY,
nay l1-6t 1897 st.
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- REPORT OF THE CONDITION = :
THE SECOND NATIONAL BANK
At Washington, i'll the District of Col ,UlbA
AT the CLOSE ol business My 18th, 1883
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MASONIC HALL ASSOCIATION OF DIS
1 - IRlCT OF COLUMBIA

0~ IKICI Of COLOMBIA.
WASHINGTON. May -, 1889.
Notice is hereby given that the bonds issued by the
Masonic Hall Association OF the District of Columbia
dated August Is 49, became due and payable on the
LIST day of August, 1888 All OF said bonds except No
TT, which tor ! 100 and No. 40), which was for
500 have been presented to the Association and
celed by payment OF amount due On said LIST
day Of August, 1855. interest said bonds ceased
and unless said aforementioned bonds Nos. l21 and
403. presented 10 the Association Tor payment
the 10Th day OF June 1889 the Association
will APPLY to the trustees named in tie deed of trust
under which the payment OF said bonds secured
for release of said deed Of trust.
BY order OF the Directors OF Masonic Hall Associa-
ton D. &. NOBLE ID. LARNER,
myI3-eOiw Secretary
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Allen has been living with his father since
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The scene about the schoolbuilding was a
singular one. Crowds Of children gathered in
awe-struck silence about the building. The
police soon had all the approaches cleared and
the building was emptied of all except the
teachers.
supt. Powell and Supervising Principal
Fairbrother, who were at the Franklin building
engaged in a teachers examination, were at
once notified and arrived ut the building
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-01
DOM PEDHO,s VOYAGE.
HIS Ship Touches at st. Vincent,
Cape Verde Islands.

HIS Ship Touches at st. Vincent,
Cape Verde Islands.
LONDON, November 30.-The Portu-
guese steamer Alagoas with ex- Emperor
Dom Pedro and party on board, arrived
at ST. Vincent, Cape Verde islands, to.
dow. AL the members of the party are
weii. An stsemp, was mace TO inter-
view Dom Pedro concerning the events
that led 10 his deposition and exile. He
declined, however, to enter into any dis.
cussion relative to the revolution, but
stated that he had been treated with the
utmost kindness throughout. The Ala
goas will proceed for Lisbon tomorrow.
When the steamer arrived at st. Vim
cent she was flying the new flag of the
United States of Brazil. The flag re-.
manned flying until the Brazilian Vice.
Consul boarded her and informed the
captain that the Provisional Government
had given instructions that the old flag
was to be hoisted at st. Vincent and
Lisbon. The officers of the steamer not
having direct orders from Rio de Janeiro,
declined to make the change. They,
however, Immediately sent cable dis
patch to Rio de Janeiro asking orders
relative to the flag, pending the arrival
of which the Alsgoas flies no flag at all.
The Alagoas was conveyed four and
one.haf days from Rio de Janeiro by a
Brazilian man-of.war. The war ship
was much slower than the Alagoas, and
the latter's passage was consequently
much longer than it would otherwise
have been. Fine weather was expert
enced all the way from Rio de Janeiro to
St, Vincent,
Los Angeles daily herald., 1889-12-01
TICKLE JUSTICE.
Judgment In che Jessup Case Z
vcrsed ON Rehearlmg.

In che Jessrtp Case Re
versed ON Rehearing.
SAN FRANCISCO, November S0.-The
supreme Court today reversed the de-
cision Of the Superior Court in the Jessup
case. Geisborn p. Jessup died three
years ago, leaving an estate valued at
500 900, which he bequeathed to his
brother and two sisters. Richard P. Jes-
SUP fled petition claiming to be the il.
legitimate son Of the deceased: After
trial which attracted considerable att 81
ton, the Superior Court decided the
case in his favor, and ordered that the
entire estate be given to the young man:
The Supreme Court afterwards affirmed
this decision, two Of the Justices dissent
inc. A rehearing Of the case was subse-
cuently granted and the decision on re-
hearing was rendered today. The su-
preme Court now finds that the elder
Jessup never publicly acknowledged
him as if he were legitimate child
Three Justices dissent.