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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17
A BOULANGER SURPRISE.


LONDON May 17.-Gen. Boulanger is credited
with preparing new surprise for the world.
According to good authority. he now intends,
since the senate is likely to abandon his prose-
cution, to return to Paris. The report says
that his followers have been communicated
with and the most elaborate preparations are
making for his trumphal return to the French
capital. The general is disgusted at his treat
ment in London, and has declared to a friend
that he would rather trust to the tender
mercles of his own nation and the defense Of
his friends than to longer trespass on the cool
courtesy of the English, with whom he has
gained neither fame nor position. The general
complains especially of his treatment by the
newspapers, many of which have derided him.
1t is owing, no doubt for the most part, to the
papers that Boulanger has been practically
boycotted in England. He commenced his
London career more like a Snowman than q
statesman, and has selected as his companions
a certain class of public men who are not
usually accepted as
THE AIDEs-DE-cAMP OF SOCIETY.
Mr.. Mundella, Gladstonian member of par
lament for Brightside, is much disappointed
at the result of his efforts to have his bill for
the protection Of children considered in par
lament While both liberals and conservatives
admit its need and would probably pass it if it
came up, yet more pressing business keep this
and other good measures back. The bill pro-
vides for the proper care OF children whose
parents neglect them. 1t embraces a clause
against the pernicious practice of insuring
children's lives which has resulted in numer-
GUS murders of insured children, and also deals
with the exhibition of children upon the stage.
Mr.. Mundella has been working hard to get
night appointed for hearing of his bill but
he will probably be obliged to wait until after
the Whitsuntide recess.
The principal publishing houses here are ap-
parently vieing with each other in their eager
ness to obtain the rights Of publishing tine his
tory of Lord Lonsdale's Arctic adventures.
Several houses have cabled him magnificent
offers for the prospective book
The late Duchess of Cambridge left an es-
tate valued at about f220.0O0. Most of her for
tune was left to the children Of her daughter,
the Duchess of Teck.
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THE PREsBYTERIAN ASSEMBLY.
Reports Of Committees Read at To-
DAYS Session.

New York, May 17.-Moderator Roberts
called the second days session of the Presby-
terian general assembly to order shortly after
O'Clock this morning. The church was but
partly filled at the time. The first half hour
was spent in a service of song and prayer.
Then the business session began. The old
rules for the government of the assembly were
adopted. ]. T. Dufield ID. D.. of New Bruns-
wick, extended an invitation to the assembly
from Princeton college and seminary to visit
that place a week from next Saturday The
invitation was accepted. and on that day the
session of the assembly will close at IL O'Clock.
The moderator then announced the standing
committees for the session.
Upon the invitation of the Union Theological
seminary, the assembly will visit that institu-
ton Immediately upon adjournment onMonday
The report of the committee on extinct
churches was then read. In the opinion of
this committee, "church property committee
should be appointed to whom all cases of de-
funct churches should be referred" The re-
port was adopted.
Rev. DR.. Morris. the chairman of the educa-
tional committee, read the report of that CON-
mittee. The report showed that at present there
were more than 500 churches with member
ship of from to 25 members without pastors
because of lack of funds. This lack OF
a serious question, and one that
should be squarely met. The rate of dissolu-
ton was last year sc per cent, the largest in the
history OF the Presbyterian church. The
cause of this dissolution, though perhaps due
to the migratory habits of the people
is principally to be attributed to the
need Of money. The chairman said
that work among the colored people needed
attention which 1t would be wise to give it.
The constant diminution of the ministerial
force by reason of old age and disease also re.
quired attention. In conclusion he said the
church must have paid and ordained ministers
to meet this growing demand for ministerial
aid. 1t was vital to church interests and re-
quired prompt and vigorous action
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17
THEY MAY HAVE BEEN KILLED.
From Wall Street To-day.

New YoRK, May IL, II a. m. The general
list in the stock market opened firm to strong
with first prices showing advances over last
evenings closing figures of from Is to q per
cent the only exceptions being Union Pacific,
New England and Rock Island. The books Of
the Oregon Transcontinental closing to-day at
8 p m, this was the day for cash sales, which
must be delivered to-day, and are SO available
for voting purposes at the meeting. Hence the
stock opened cash at 371S, an advance Of x
over the last cash sale Of yesterday, while reg
ular way it first sold at "a, loss of 3s per cent
This difference steadily increased as the price
regular way declined per cent to SO, while the
cash price as steadily advanced to 40sx The
largest difference was u, with cash at 4Osl and
regular at 3311. The general list was weak
after the opening, but the losses established
we're only fractional, Union Pacific and Lacka-
wanna declining g each, and Reading and Bur-
lington X each, the losses in the others being
smaller fractions. The tone of the market,
however, underwent q change for the better
toward the end Of the hour, and at IL o'clock
the market was quiet and firm, but generally at
small fractions below the opening prices. The
active shares were New England, Union Pacific
and Burlington
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A YOUNG MURDERER.
He Coolly Shoots Down Two Lads and
then Escapes.

CHICAGO, May 17.-Frank Jasinski, aged six
teen, stepped out in front of his fathers saloon
last night with a rife in his grasp. Glsncing
down the street he saw Frank Kiowski. a lad of
his own age and an acquaintance, standing in
the front door of his home. Jasinski raised the
rifle, took deliberate aim. and fred. Kiowski
fell, the ball having passed through his body
two inches above the heart. Jasinski then
coolly took aim and fred at another acquaint-
ance, Mike Meka. who stood at the front door
OF his home, 100 feet away. and Meka fell to the
ground, the ball having entered six inches be-
low the left shoulder-blade. Jasinski escaped.
Kiowski's wound is fatal, but Meka's injury is
not considered serious Jasinski belongs to the
same gang with young Kuberowski who, with
out provocation, shot lad named Trinor last
Sunday night. Jasinski had gathered in his room
wild west outfit. including knives and re-
volyers. as well as a LOT of fash literature.
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Telegraphic Briefs

A charter was filed yesterday with the secre-
tary of state of Kansas for the United States
trading company, with a capital of 81 900 600
The headquarters of the company are at Chi
cago and Wichita.
At Wabash. Ind. the anniversary of the bat
tie of Champion hills was celebrated yesterday
by the members of the forty-seventh Indiana
regiment r. A. Schoolcraft. of North Man.
chester, was chosen president of the associa-
ton.
Stewart Bros. packing house in Council
Bluffs, Iowa, was burned yesterday morning
with a quantity OF cured meats. Loss, SlOO. 600;
insurance, S93 $50.
cablegram from Rome conveys the intelli-
gence OF the consolidation of the Pittsburg and
Allegheny dioceses of the Roman Catholic
church.
The residence of Mrs. Grub. mother Of Gen.
L. Burd Grubb. at Burlington. 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 2s on
board the brig r. l.. T.. which arrived at the
Delaware Breakwater to-day from Port Spain.
The body was buried at sea.
For Other Telegrdpl.ic Ne1cs See Pdoes and &
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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 a 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 1900,
comprising about G, 900 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.
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
$500, 900; insurance, S130,0O0.
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THE PARNELL COMMISSION.
Father O'Donavap Testifies that Evic-
tions Cansed Increase of Crime.

LONDON, May 1.-THE Parnell commission
resumed its sitting to-day. Father O'Donavan,
OF Tulla, Ireland. testified that the moon
lighters of that place were opposed to the ma
tional league. They had threatened witness,
who was under police protection while he was
connected with the national league there. He
attributed the increase in crime in Ireland
during the national leagues existence to the
actions of the landlords in enforcing evictions.
Witness had denounced all resorts to violence
from the altar for forty successive Sundays
The commission, it is announced, will not re-
port until February, 1890
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17

The President to-day made the following ap-
pointments:
Chas Swayne, Of Florida. United States dis
trict judge for the northern district of Florida.
Vim. d. Lee, Of New Mexico, associate JUS
tice Of the supreme court Of the territory Of
New Mexico.
John W. Whitchere, of Nevada, attorney Of
the United States for the district of Nevada.
John G. Murphy, Of Dakota, United States
attorney for the territory Of Dakota.
Richard L. Walker, Of Kansas, United States
marshal for the district of Kansas
Jacob Yoes, Of Arkansas, United States mar
shal for the western district of Arkansas.
Jas. w. Savage, OF Omaha, Neb., govern
ment director Of the Union Pacific railway
company.
Amer Smith, jr., Of Ohio, surveyor Of customs
for the port Of Cincinnati.
David w. McClung, of Ohio, collector Of in
ternal revenue for the first district Of Ohio.
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To-day's Samoan Conference Session.
BERLIN, May 1.-THE session of the Samoan
conference to-day lasted two hours.
To-day
A Missing PHILADELPHIA Invalid.

NEW YORK, May 1.-THE police have been
asked to assist in a search for Francis Barton,
aged sixty-three, a 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 as five
feet seven inches in height. stout build. fair
complexion, gray moustache and side whiskers.
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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 PROSPECTIVE REUNION.
''Synod" and 'sGeneral Synod" ofthe Re-
formed Presbyterian Church to Unite.

PrTrsBrRc, May l7.-There is a strong prob
ability that the two factions OF the Reformed
Presbyterian church. known as the synod
and the general synod" will be reunited after
separation Of hfty-six years. A committee
Of three members Of each synod has had several
conferences A number Of schemes have been
suggested TO 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." as they are
sometimes called In 1883 the Reformed Presby-
terian church split at q meeting held in Phils-
delphiA. The seceders or covenRnters would
not allow their men TO vote upon any questions
relating to the state or national government
The general synod took the opposite view. and
said IL was duty they owed 20 their state and
church to take part in all elections Some OF
the covenanters now want 60 vote upon the
prohibitory amendment. claiming that il il .
righteous cause. For this reason some of them
would like to come back to the fold again
Their reason for not voting is that God is nos
in the Constitution OF the United States.
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Wrecked I'm a Sand Drift,

CHICAGO, May IA dispatch from Albuquer-
que, N. NJ, says: Yesterday freight train going
west encountered tremendous sand drift in a
small canyon near Houck's tank, and the en-
gine and ten cars were ditched The head
brakeman, W. Dixon was thrown from the car
and Instantly killed. Engineer Taylor and Fire
man Walters were pinned under the engine
On being rescued the latter was found with
both hands manged. TAYLOR. however. re-
ceived slight bruises. Two cattlemen, named
Jas. Crossan and s. J. Crossan, from Mime
apolis, were frightfully injured, and will die.
relief train was sent out from Gallup and
the dead and wounded taken there
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17

HOW TO KEEP COOL.
49, Such weather we have endured these
past few days is probably but foretaste Of the sum-
mer's heat-we want to keep comfortable-Thin BAL
bkIGGAN UNDERWEAR and NEGLIGEE OUTING
SHIRTS with loose folded tie, not only pleases the
Imagination but In reality is cooler
These we have in the best makes.
Isle THREAD AND REAL BALBRIGGAN HO-
SIERY in shades that will not dscolor thin and elas
tic, are rs nice suggest
broad Black or Blue Silk Sash to tie around the
waist when dressed neglgee adds to the nestness Of
yourattire-We will be pleased to show you these.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17
A Missionaries Protest.

Special Cable Dispatch to THE EVENING STAR
LONDON, May ia very important deputa-
ton of missionaries will this afternoon call on
Lord Salisbury protesting against the sur
render of the southern lake, Nyassa, to Portu-
gal 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;
hence the protest. Affairs in South Central
Africa are very critical
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17

PENSIONS FOR VICTIMS OF THE SAMOAN DIS
AsTER.-The widow Of Capt. Schoonmaker, of
the Vandalia, recently lost in the storm at
Samoa, has filed her application at the pension
Office: Her pension will amount to $50 per
month. Yesterday a colored woman, whose
son was employed on one of the lost vessels,
appeared at the pension Office and filed her
claim for pension. She will be allowed S12 per
month.
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Killed by Lightning.

BALTIMORE, Nd, May 1.-THE steamer
arriving here this morning from St Mary's
county reports that on Tuesday night Judge
John L. Milburn, Of st. Mary's county
orphans court, ct Leonardtowu, was struck by
lightning and killed The bolt struck nser the
ear, passed down his back and ont through the
left shoe, tearing II OF his foot
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A Sad Gunniug Accident

HAoERsrowx, Nd, May T.-Three boys
ranging from twelve to fifteen ysars, 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 .
terrible manner. The boy died almost i'm
mediateiy, and his two companions carried him
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17
Assaulted by a Car Porter.

Sioux CRY, Iowa, May 17.-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 q sleeper, and near Marietta, Iowa, the
porter entered the car, locked the door and
assaulted her.
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Gold for EXPORT.

New YoRK, May 17.-John NJ. Anro has or
dered s250,0Oo gold bars for export L. Won
Hoffman, 4 Co. have ordered s5O0,O00 gold
bars for export to Europe. Total engaged to-
day. &1,75O,00O.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17
Evidence of Foul PLAY.

BALTIMORE, ND, May 1.-THE dead body Of
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 watchman
on the steamer Blackstone states that on Fri
day night he walking on the shore he
heard two men talking. One of them said mo,
that's not the son of a -. That is the Black
stones watchman." From this il is supposed
that they were lying in wait for Lauresen.
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THE EVENING STAR
PUBLISHED DAILY, Except Sunday,
AT THE STAR BUILDINGS
Northwest coDsr Pennsylvania Ave. and llth st., by
The Evening Star Newspaper Company,
S. b. KAUFFMANN, Prest

fny EVENING STAR Is served to subscribers In he
city by carriers their account At 10 cents
week. or &c per mouth Copies at the counter. g
cents each BY mEil-postaee prepaid-JO cents 8
month; one year, 80; siI months go.
Entered st the Post Once at " Washington. d. c., -
second class mad matter
THR WEEKLY STAR-published on Friday-s1 Q
year. postage prepaid sif months SO cents
All mail subscriptions must be paid in advances
no paper sent longer than Is paid for.
Rates Of advertising made known ON .pplication
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District Of Columbia, County of Washington IS:
Henry &. Swain. Cashier of the above named bank
DO soienly swear that the above statement is true 10
the best Of my knowledge and belief ~
HENRY G. SWAIN Cashier
subscribed and sworn to before this 9TH day of
May, 1859. II. b. ZEVELY
o.. . Notary Public
NJ. G. EMERY,
SAML FOWLER, D..
JOHN i. VOGT, Directors,
1t NJ, W. BEVERIDGF
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17

CHANGED HER OFFIcE.-Miss Della Dean has
resigned her position in the agricultural de-
partment to accept clerkship in the govern
ment printing Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17

THE MARCH OF CrvILIzArIoN.-A telegram
was yesterday received at the Interior Depart
ment from Guthrie, Oklahoma, inquiring
whether, on the petition of the mayor, city
council and prominent citizens of that town.
the government would allow the temporary
use OF the government reserved acre for a
''first-class theater." A negative answer was
returned.
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

OFFICE COLLECTOR OF TAXES. DIS
- TRICT OF COLUMBIA. WASHINGTON, Nay
]. 1sS9-The attention Of taxpayers is called to the
tax levied for the ending June 80, 1889 real
and personal property The second half Of such tax,
where not previously paid. will become due and pays-
bic on the hrst day Of May and if not paid before the
first day of june ensuing, shall thereupon be in
and delinquent and penalty of two per centum
upon the amount thereof shall be added and the
with other taxes due and in viii be listed for
advertisement and sale in the manner prescribed
by existing Law By order of the Commissioners of
the District Of Columbia. Attest. E q. DAVIS, Col
lector Of Taxes my2-26t
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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 13, 1885,
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Hid the Stolen Money I'm a Hack.

Between IL and O'Clock this morning, -
Mr.. Jas. A. Hunter was passing l4th street
and Ohio avenue, he was accosted BY
colored woman named Eliza Fry, who
asked him for 9 few pennies. Mr..
Hunter gave her 10 or 10 cents and
started OF, when he discovered that he had
been robbed of s70. He made complaint to
the police, and Oficer Bailey, who knows every
one in that section of the city, soon arrested the
girl She was enjoying a hack ride at the time.
She was driven to the station. and when she
was getting out of the vehicle the ofkcer mo-
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 >ftsr-
noon by Judge Miller.
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Interior Department Changes.

The following official changes have been
made in the Department of the Interior:
Office Of the secretary-Appointment J.
Jolly Jones, of Kansas, confidential clerk to
first assistant secretary, $1,000.
Geological lsurvey-Appointmeuts 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 s3,000. Pro-
motions: Willard ID. johnson, Of the District OF
Columbia. topographer, sl 500 TO $4,000; VIM.
]. Waste, Of Maryland, assistant photographer,
S7l0 to skilled isborer, ESQ.
Patent ofice-Resignations Richard T.
Worthington, of Ohio, law clerk, q, 600; Max
Georgii, Of Minnesota, first assistant examiner.
Pension office-Appointments: Henry A.
Phillips, Of New York chief of division. q. 900.
designations: Chas. F. Gillian. Of Ohio, chief
Of division. $4,000; Chas. 7. Forbes, Of ,Arkan-
sas, clerk, 81, 400.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17

WATcHMAN APPoINTED.-The Secretary of the
Treasury has appointed r. L. Smith, Of Dela-
ware, a watchman in the Treasury
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17

Mr.. ]. L. Kennedy has been appointed as an
assistant to the foreman of one of the divisions
nedy headed delegation that presented tes-
timonial to Mr.. Rounds after his retirement
from Office, and he was soon afterward removed
from Office
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District Of Columbia, County Of Washington. ss:
W, LAIRD, Jr, cashier of the above named
bank do solemnly swear that the above statement is
true to the best Of my knowledge and belief.
W. LAIRD, JR, Cashier.
Subscribed and to before Inc this 18th day Of
May, 1889. ' -
L. s. FREY, Notary Public
Correct--Attest:
s. THOMAS BROWN,
NJ. J. ADLER, Directors,
1t THOS. Knowles,
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GERMAN LEGATION OF THE FIRST CLASS
HERE.-The Secretary of State is informed that
Berlin will presently establish legation of the
first class at Washington and will send dele
gate to the conference of American states
which meets in this city next October.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1889-05-17

GOVERNMENT RECEIPTS sTo-DAY-Internal rev.
enue. S430. .203; customs, S597, 1892.