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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17
FORGED DEEDS TO FLORIDA LOTS
How a Boston Real Estate Dealer
Swindled His Customers.

BosroS, April IA W. Edens. Of the firm
of Edens Co., real estate agents at GA WASH
ington street, was arrested yesterday afternoon
charged with uttering forged deeds of lots OF
land in Florida. The purchaser of the lots was
L. Barta, of this city. The deeds were not
forthcoming promptly and Mr.. Barta put the
matter in the hands of a collection agency TO
whom Edens surrendered the papers ON which
were the signatures of John i. Dunn and Alice
L. Dunn and purpOrtlng TO have been acknow-
ledged before a notary public. Only an ordi-
nary red wafer appeared on the deed. This
caused some suspicion and il was discovered
that all the names, which are those of we'll
known people in 0cala, Fla, were forged. It
is stated that Edens confessed he had used
Bartas money and in order 70 quiet him
had forged the deed, intending to send the
money to Mr.. Dunn soon as he could, and
receive bona ide deed. A large number of
sales of property in ocala have been made by
Edens
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17
Larceny of q Child'S Bank.

This morning in the Criminal Court Judge
Bradley, the trial of Alice Stewart. colored, for
the larceny of child's bank, containing S37. 80.
from Thaddeus A. Jones on January 90 last was
resumed-Assistant District Attorney Coyle for
the governmentandJ j. Med. Darlington for the
defendant 1t is alleged that the accused had
an opportunity to take the bank, and the money
was found at the house of Alice johnson, with
Chloe Heard, to whom accused had given it.
For the defense. Ada Cross. a small colored
girl now in Jail on three convictions and SEN
fenced to six months i'll each for petit larceny
testified that she went to the back gate with
Fanny Butcher, who came out with the bank
and down the alley, broke it open, and gave
witness a.
The defendant testified that Fanny Butcher
gave her a bundle and told her to keep it for her.
She acknowledged that the officer came to the
house looking for money, but she did not tell
him, for it was not his money, and she was
keeping it for Fanny. She was at Mrs. Jones'
when Fanny was there, and let her in the gate
In rebuttal Fanny Butcher was called and
denied all knowledge of the bank. On cross
examination she admitted having been at Mrs.
Jones, but when she found that Mrs. Jones was
not DIT home left.
John Battenfeld, who was at work on the
day of the loss, testified that the small colored
girl was not in the house.
The case was argued at some length, Mr.
Darlington on the theory that the accused
told the truth and that the Butcher girl was
the thief, and Mr.. Coyle that the accused took
the money.
CONVICTED AND SENTENCED.
The jury found a verdict of guilty on one in
dictment.
The court said that from the experience on
Saturday last the rule of bringing up lot of
prisoners on Saturdays for sentence would be
better honored i'll the breach than in the OBJ
seryance; he had concluded, as far as possible,
to impose sentences on the date of conviction
In view of the fact that this was, as far as
known, her first offense, and from the further
fact that she was a mother. he imposed SEN
tence of one year in the Albany penitentiary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17
LETTING IN THE LIGHT.
Removal of the Poles and Wires Greatly
Changes Broadway's Appearance.

New YORK, April 1.-THE work of cutting
down the poles and wires on Broadway above
l4th street proceeded to-day. Better progress
was made than yesterday, as there was no
longer any danger from live" wires, and be-
cause yesterdays experience tended TO facilitate
the safe lowering of the poles with less delay
than when the work first begun. On account
OF the rain there were very few people --atching
the downfall of the wires, but the mo. casual
observer could not fail TO notice the difference
IN the appearance of the thoroughfare bereft
of its network of wires
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17
Pension Decision Overruled.

Assistant Secretary Bussey to-day rendered
an important pension decision, overruling his
predecessors decision in the case of W. H.
Brokenshaw. In this case the claimant was IN
jured by three unknown soldiers jumping on
him while he was climbing into his bunk As
sistant Secretary Hawkins held that Broken
shaw was not injured while in the line of duty.
and declined to grant a pension on that ground
Assistant Secretary Bussey holds that Broken
shaw was in his proper place, ready to perform
such duty as he might be called upon to do. and
sault; that the injury alleged as the ground of
pension happened to him without any fault or
neglect on his part, and that he is entitled to a
pension.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17
A BIG PLATE GLASS DEAL.
A Pittsburg Firm Secures a Practical
Monopoly of the American Trade.

PIrTsBURe, April l6.-one of the greatest
plate glass deals ever made was effected
here yesterday. The Pittsburg plate
glass company bought from J. h. Ford
Il Sons, the Forest plateglass works, pay
ing therefor sl.50O,eoo. The purchase prscti-
ealiy gives the Pittsburg company a monopoly
Of the plate glass business OF this country
lhe company already owned two immense
factories.s this acquisition of the third gives
them control of a combined production OF
1OO.oOo feet OF plate glass per month. The
three factories are all in the Allegheny valley
near PIttsburg. Capt J. R. Ford. who was the
principal owner OF the Forest City works 10
also heavy stakeholder in the Pittsburs.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17
RECORDER OF DEEDS.
An Impression that the President is
About Ready to Make the Appointment.

The impression is out in some mysterious
way that the President is ready to appoint the
recorder of deeds for the District and there
was much activity among candidates in quiet
way to-day. Ex-Representative Guenther. of
Wisconsin, was to see the President in his own
behalf. He is very strongly indorsed for the
position but has the disadvantage of being
citizen of one of the states.
Mr.. Fred. Douglass friends are working hard
to secure his appointment to the place.
But Col. Perry Carson is doing the most he
roic work of all the candidates. and is said to
stand fair chance of getting the appointment
Mr.. Andrew Gleeson saw the President in his
behalf to-day. The President has not fully
make up his mind as to whether or not he will
appoint a colored man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17
WOMEN AT THE POLLS.
Mixed Results In the Municipal Flee.
tions i'm Illinois Yesterday.

CHICAGO. April l7.Munieipal elections we're
held in large aumber Of towns and villages
throughout the state yesterday. In nearly all
of them the saloon question was a burning one,
and all sorts OF queer party divisions were the
result. In one or two cases the republicans
and democrats were united against the prohib-
ltiOnists. and in one case were defeated In
several of the towns women stood at the polls
and worked for the prohibition candidates A
summary of the results reached shows that the
prohlbtionists were successful in the choice of
anti-license candidates in eighteen towns. and
secured high license in two: that the license
element carried the day in seventeen munich
palities; that the straight republican ticket was
victorious in six and the democratic in eight.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17
THE EVENING STAR

PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday.
AT THE STAR BUILDINGS,
Northeast Cerrs7 Pennsylvania Ave. and llth St. ~
The Evening Star Newspaper Oompany,
S. II. KAUFFMANN, PresL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17
Pension Frauds.

The commissioner of pensions has been ad-
vised that Eleanor Stone, formerly King, Of
Westfield. Wis, who was indicted on January
28, 1889, for making false claim for pension.
as the widow of John E. King, has plead guilty
and was fined $1,000.
Thomas Allen, who was formerly indicted in
United States court for district of West Vir-
ginia. for defrauding Thos. Allen pensioner.
out of $3.50. was arrested to-day at Clarksburg.
W. Va, and held for trial under bond of 81 900.
John Cheesman, of Npsilanti Mich. was
convicted on the 18th instant. in the United
States district court at Grand Rapids, Mich
for forgery in his pension claim. He was sent
enced to nine months Imprisonment in the
Detroit house of correction"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17
Now That Poles and Wires are Gone
THE AFFLICTED IMPERIAL FAMILY
DISCONTENT IN NEWFOUNDLAND.
PANIC ON A BURNING FERRY BOAT.
No News Of the Missing Danmark Yet.
WANT THE FRENCH KEPT OFF.
If England Does not Do it, NewfOund-
land May Appeal to Us.

Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR.
LONDON, April 1.-THE Pan Mall Gazette
publishes a remarkable interview with an in
fuential Newfoundlander now here, who says:
"Supposing We annex ourselves to the United
States, which many of US are capable of doing
If you leave us longer to the tender mercies of
the French marauders, how long do you think
it would be before the government at Washing
ton cleared out those gentry? What We want
you to do is what we shall get the United States
government to do the day after we come under
their flag. We have no wish to desert the en-
pire, but the empire must not desert u.s."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17
FABIANI FIRED OUT.
A Music Teacher Attacks the President
of Cincinnati Female College.

CINCINNATI, April 17.-An exciting scene was
enacted late last evening in the Wesleyan
female college in this city, the leading actors
being the Rev. DIR. Brown, president of the
college. and Signor Fabiani, the music teacher.
DIR. Brown had inadvertently omitted to include
in the music teachers monthly check Ss ex-
penses of trip made by Signor Fabiani. and
Tor this the music teacher became so abusive
and insulting that a personal encounter fol-
lowed. in which Fabiani attacked the doctor in
the hall and attempted to drag him to the
stairway, but the doctor proved the better man,
and the music teacher was paid and discharged.
DIR. Brown is sixty years old. Fabiani is about
thirty-five.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17
A SADLY AFFLICTED PAIR.
Both the Emperor and Empress of
Austria said to be Insane.

LONDON. April 7.-rrivate letters from
Vienna convey the intelligence. undoubtedly
authentic, that the Austrian court is exerting
every possible endeavor TO conceal the actual
condition of the emperor and empress. Both
are represented to be in the last stages of men.
tai decay, and incidents are related which bear
out the extreme probability OF these assertions.
The malady affecting the imperial pair Il.
whenever 1t is thought safe 20 speak Of it,
ascribed to excess of grief at the death of the
late Crown Prince Rudolph. but common belief
credits the cause TO circumstances very much
more remote and of an entirely different char
acter
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17
A Steamer in Distress.

BEACH HAVEN, n. j., April I7.-Just before
dark last night large steamer, apparently dis
abled, was discovered miles OF shore. near
this place. The life-saving crew Of station No.
q could render no assistance on account of the
heavy sea. The steamer showed distress sig
mails. Just before darkness came on another
large steamer came in sight ran alongside the
disabled vessel aud remained some time. Night
shut in and both vessels were lost to view. Capt.
Marshal and the crew of the iife-saving station
think the passengers and crew of the steamer
hrst sighted were taken of by the other.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17
Fraudulent Drafts.

New York, April 1.-THE following state
ment has been received by the United Press
from Secretary Greene, Of the American Bank
ers' association;
A fraudulent draft was presented for pay-
ment at the Chase National bank on April Ia
II is printed in imitation Of the form used by
the First National bank of Lima, Ohio, though
differing in some minor points. II was drawn
to the order Of II. G. Ransom and signed Jona
w. Hoyt cashier. The real cashier Of she
Lima bank is G. NJ Hughes, jr. This looks =
IL some one has had the form iithographed
They are probably more dangerous 70 bots&
and individuals than to banks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17
DIED WITH A LIE ON HIS LIPS.
That Was the Decision of the jury in
the Carmichael Murder Case.

DETROIT, Mich, April ia special to the
Journal faom Hillsdale says: The trial of Mrs.
Frances Carmichael, charged with the murder
of her husband Addison Carmichael, which
began on April 3, ended this morning in a ver-
dict of not guilty. Carmichael died on Janu-
airy Is, and on his death bed declared that his
wife had poisoned him. Strychnine was subse-
quently found in his stomach, but it was shown
that he had threatened to commit suicide
and the Jury did not credit his diving statement
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17
Injured by a Failing Platform.

LONDON, April l7.-During the ceremonies
attending the opening of an infirmary at Sun
derland, to-day, over which the marquis of
Harrington presided, the platform upon which
we're seated the civil officials, invited guests
and other prominent persons, collapsed. The
wife of the mayor of Sunderland had leg
broken by the fall, and was removed from the
debris in Mysteries. Two other ladies' and two
gentlemen were also injured. The accident
caused no great excitement among the spec
tators,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17
Some Cars Running in Minneapolis.

MINSEAPoLIs, April 1.-THE street railway
company has started few cars ON the Attn
avenue and University avenue lines this morn
ing. Large crowds are gathering on Washing
ton avenue shouting and jeering at the drivers,
and exciting times are anticipated before the
day ends Two men on one of the cars became
taint-hearted upon seeing the crowd and left
their car. The policemen who were on the car
drove it home.
The strikers persuaded about third of the
new men to quit. and at noon il looks doubtful
whether the company can get enough men to
operate it's lines
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17
A Reported Big Oil Deal

CHICAGO, ILL.,, April 17.-It is reported here
that the Standard oil monopoly has just CON-
pleted one Of the biggest deals on record. For
two years the company has been quietly secur-
ing property in Ohio, and has now $1,000, 900
invested there. The Standard will abandon the
Pennsylvania fields for those of Ohio. The
consummation of the scheme means the reyo-
luton Of the oil business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17
Victory for the Traction Companies.

HARRISBURG, Pa, April I7.-Judge McPher-
son handed down an opinion this morning in
the quo warranto proceeding instituted by the
commonwealth against the Lafayette Traction
company, Easton, which was incorporated un-
der the act Of May 90, 1878. He holds that the
act is unconstitutional because it is special leg
isiation and Gusts the company from the exer-
else OF its franchises. This was a test case at
least seventy other street railway companies be-
ing in similar dilemma
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17
Distinguished Passengers for Eurone.

New YORK, April 17.-Among the passengers
on the steamers that sailed for Europe to-day
were the Duke of Sutherland, Col. Fred Grant,
the newly appointed minister TO Austria, and
ex-Gov. Porter, the newly appointed minister
to Italy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17
". II. sHUsTER L Sons
91e PENN. AVE. NV
"OkLAHoMr o. BUsr..

KASsas CRY. KAx.. April IA wagon PASSED
scr1ltion on ITS canvas cover.
-Chintz- -bug2ed in EllEois: sicloned in Nebraska
prohibited III Kansas
~OKLAHOMY OR BUsTm
That's what we call grlt' with lot of git up and
EIt" That fellern never bust !" he'll Qt thar stay
thar rOurfsA thar; his name,u head the list OF
the elite Of
"ORLAHoMY."
Boys, this is lesson should learn. If at first
you do't succeed pick your flint and Try again Have
some 'rrit' aoout you.
Don't allow yourself to be sneezed at kick" if You
tons. the grit 10 maintain them and you'll prove
success IN lfe even
VICTOR F. ADLERS
TEN PER CENT CLOTHING HOUSE
Has prove success in the District Of Columbia
Tns u Headquarters. not only for the BIZ Nen but
the Little en too This the season To be OF with te
Old and On with the New. The example has been set
IS gay"
BOis. this is the spring time of life with you hence
expressly with proper ClOthIg and plenty Of IN tc
hi1ke your outward appearance harmonic with the
seasoD and have put the prices low 10 be within
the reach of the poorest purse.
CHILDREN'S SUITS.
Sizes 10 IL years
slT1, s2.11. 90 S325, $3.50, 1915, s3.s7, "a
St-iZ. SD. &c, &c.
BOYS SUITS.
Coats. Vests and Long Pants
sizes = TO IS years.
s5s7, Sc. $3.50 s6.4j, 81. s5.7j, $780, IS. 62
~ We have Just received E1GHTY-THREE Suit.
for Children, sizes fron to L 3 years inclusiye
PRICE sl.00 SUIT.
VICTOR z ADLEe,
10 PER CENT CLOTHING HOUSE N
s29 and S29 9Th st. NV. corner Massachusetts, ava
Strictly One Prics.
Open Saturdays until IL pm apI5
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17
Trouble About a Ditch.

About two weeks since, in the Circuit Court,
division No. 2, Justice Montgomery, the case of
j. r. Hertford against the District for damages
to defendant by entering upon his land at Mt.
Pleasant and digging ditch was tried, but the
result was disagreement of the jury. 1t was
claimed that the ditching was necessary to
drain water from the land opposite DR.. Breeds.
A few days ago Mr.. Hertford, acting on advice
of counsel, filed up the ditch, and since then
working from midnight to dawn, have feopened
the ditch.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17
Papal Diplomatic Changes.

ROME, April 17.-Mgr. Ferrata, papal nuncio
at Brussels. will succeed Mgr. Agliardi as apos-
tolic delegate for India; Mgr. Agliardi will act
as papal nuncio at Munich in place of Mgr.
Ruffo Scilla, who is ill, and who has been given
two months leave of absence to recruit his
health. The archbishop of Perugia will sue
ceed Mgr. Ferrata as papal nuncio at Brussels.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17
Explosion i'm an Austrian Mine.

VIENNA, April 17.-An explosion occurred in
the Rothschilds colliery at Tiefblau, Austria,
to-day. Five persons were killed and two we're
dangerously wounded Six others are missing.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17
Los Angeles Big Bid for the Fight.

Los ASdELEs, CAL, April 1.-THE Southern
California Athletic club have offered Sullivan
and KIlrain purse of $4,000 to fight in this
city. Richard h. Fox telegraphed he would
try 10 arrange the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17

LAWS PASSED AT THE LAST SESSION. The
State department has prepared pamphlet vol
ume of the laws passed by the last session of
Congress. 1t contains about 500 pages and NAV
be obtained at the department for the sum OF
So cents
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17
Death of Wealthy Mexican Veteran.

GREAT HARRINGTON, Mass, April 17.-Dr. J.
Leland Miller, the wealthiest resident of Shelf
field, died at his home. in that place last night,
aged seventy-seyen. He served in the Mexican
war as surgeon. He recently gave $4,000 to
Williams college, and he contributed literally
toward building the Orville Dewey memorial
hall here, and to the churches. He leaves a
widow
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17
An Austrian Warning to Roumanfa.

VIENNA. April 1.-THE F5eBade,sbIaa warns
the new Roumanian ministry (the Catargi gov
ernment) that the only safety for Roumania 10
IN the adherence to neutrality and the avoid
ance of Russian tutelage.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17
A Princes Bitten by Mad Monkey.

PARIS, April 1.-THE Gaulois says that the
princess Of Sagan, noted leader Of fashion,
was bitten a short time ago by pet monkey,
which has since died from hydrophobia. The
princess. the paper says, is about so visit Paris
for the purpose of putting herself under the
oare of NJ Pasteur
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17
%.s WILSON WHISKY"

WILSON WHISKY"
PRODUCT OF THE WILSON DIsTIILERY
HIGHSPIRE, DAtPHIN CO., PA.
This celebrated Whisky. most carefully and slowly
yeasted mashed fermented and distilled from the
valuable healthgiying Chalybeate waters and choice
small grain Rye, peculiar to the renowned mountain
districts Of Pennsylvania and Maryland. and rpened
IN heated warehouses, sea-voyBged and aged i'll the
warm salt air Of Bermuda. The oxides of iron and
their homologous salts found in the from which
this Whisky is distilled render this Whisky invaluable
and unequaed as tonic and rojuveu3tOr TO those Ill
Iced Of strength, vitality, and VIgor.
See certificate Of Prof Tony Of the Baltimore Med
Zeal College:
IT Is PURE, FREE FROM FUSEL OIL AND CAN
THEREFORE BE SAFELY RECOMMENDED FOR
MEDICINAL USE. ITS HIGH COLOR Is DUE TO
THE IRON PRESENT.
"NM. z. TONRY, Ph d., Chemist"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17

CHICAGO's New PosTMAsTER.-James A. Sex
ton, appointed postmaster at Chicago by the
PRESIDENT yesterday, is well-known business
man of that city, in which he has lived for
twenty years or more. During the war he
served Ill the union army. He has been COM
mander of the Illinois department of the &. A.
il. His business is that Of an iron founder, and
he Is man of considerable means. He has
always been an active republican.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17
A FERRYBOAT BURNED.
All the Passengers Escape, but Some
Horses Perish in the Flames.

New YORK, April 1.-THE Pennsylvania rail-
road ferryboat New Brunswick, plying between
the Pennsylvania railroad station in Jersey
City and Desbrosses street, New York. took fire
to-day just as she was leaving her slip in Jer-
sey City, and was destroyed. All the persons
who were on board escaped, but it is under
stood that some horses and trucks were
burned.
PANIC-sTRICKEN PASSENGERS.
The flames spread rapidly to every part of
the boat and it was burned almost to the
waters edge. The passengers became panic
stricken, but all were safely landed, although
it was with the greatest difficulty that the
pilots got the boat into her slip.
The New Brunswick was just leaving her slip
when the fire broke out. 1t started in the en-
gine room. The loss on boat is S150,0O0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17
Thousands OF Emigrauts Coming.

LIVERPOOL. April 17.-Six Thousand emi-
grants embarked on seven steamships which
sailed from this port to-day. Most Of the emi-
grants are bound for the United States. few
so to the Argentine republic.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17
Excitement I'm Sugar I'm Europe.

LoSDoS, April l7.-The Clyde sugar market
to-day opened sixpence lower and subsequently
advanced two shilIings. The market is greatly
excited on a report that heavy buying has
been inaugurated in the continental markets
for American account
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17

TO-DAY's BoyD OFFERINGS aggregated
s27l,O0O, as follows: Registered As, $4,000
at 1919; $4,000 at 1919: 5000 at 129H.
Registered AS, $4,000 $4,000, $4,000.
s3O,OOO, $4,000, $4,000, 800. 900 and S25.00O,
at l0S. Coupon 415s, $4,000 at 1O8.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-04-17

THE INTERIOR DEPARTMENT TO BE CLOSED
MISUNDERSTANDING Noble to-day issued an
order directing that the Interior department
be closed tomorrow as mark of respect to
the memory of the late John p. Usher, who
was Secretary of the Interior from 1868 to 1865
The funeral will occur at Lawrence, Kansas
the late home Of Mr.. Usher. The Interior de-
partment building has been draped in black