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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1892-02-24

NJ. VTaln. ot IeNas, said thGt having the
solid New York delegation would give Mr.
Hill a tremendous advantage before the con-
vent on and II would DO difficult 20 overcome
elect the President aud they would be for
whatever candidate they though: would
stand the best chance of success When he
le.t e1as, at tho opening Of Congress. the
Cleveland sentiment in that State was very
strong lie said he had not been there lately
but was informed that Hill was gaining
strength steadily.
he fact is." he said, that take the mass
% the people Of Texas they are ior free sill
N'ef' as believe the masses are generally in
Tue country. la spots there Is an anii-silyor
sentiment "a the State. and silver j. probably
no' as strong IN my district as IN some other
p"its 80 you can see, taking the State over
'nat Mr. Cleyelands attitude on the silver
question Is calculated to weaken him. AS far
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-02

The Post Office Department has made no re-
cent decision affecting the classification Of cir
cuars printed in imitation Of typewriter let
ters, such circulars being still considered ms
third-class matter except where the rcproduc-
ton Is difficult or impossible to recognize as a
Reproduction" in which case the matter. is
chargeable with letter postage.
A new fast-mail system said to be capable Of
wonderful speed has been devised by DR.. b. E.
Osborn OF Auburn, N. Y. 1t consists OF an
aerial electric mail car made OF aluminium,
supported with compressed hydrogen aud run
ming on two large trolley wires. Electricity
from the wires communicates through tho
motor inside the car and sets into rapid motion
a series Of fans and wings. The front is sur
mounted by an electric light. This car it ia
claimed, will transport about one hundred
pounds of mail.
A new and very popular letter eard,"a copy
of the United States letter sheet idea has Just
been issued by the British post Office It folds
once and the edges can be gummed down The
available writing space is g.! by Az inches
Tine cards are sold at ten for shilling. The
regular English post cards cost q trihs moro
than a half penny each. the government cliarg-
ing fO- the card rs well rs for the cent posta re
The rapid delivery of London postmen is. as
Is well known. TO the fact that every house is
obliged by law TO be furnished with a post box
in the front door. Thus the postman delivers
his mail. gives double knock and goes on his
way. This method is proved by experience 10
lie great convenience 10 the carrier and to
the household, anil illustrates ono claim to
superiority OF the English system over the
American. Advices from St. Louis. however,
are that the house. toll house collection, as well
delivery experiment. is likely to prove success
ful. Ii it should, this would be distinct gain
for tho United States system.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-02
IMPROVISATION TO CLAIMANTS.
A Bill That Representative Harmer Has
In Preparation n to Pensioners.

Bill That Representative Harmer Has
In Preparation n to Pensioners.
Mr.. Harmer Of Pennsylvania has prepared
bill. which he viii introduce this week, pro
viding that the Secretary Of Interior, the Sec.
rotary Of War; the Secretary of Navy and Sec.
Rotary Of Treasury shall hereafter furnish tc
all applicants for pensions. back pay,
bounty or other claims arising
from military service all information
relating to their claims contained in the rec
ords and that no matter shall be deemed conf.
DENTAL which 1t is to their interest to know.
Provision Is made for regulations governing
the giving out of this information and for the
punishment OF any one who shall abstract any
OF the papers.
In explanation of the bill Mr.. Harmer says:
Under present practice and regulations Of the
lowed to those who, under the Law,
are entitled to back ray. bounty or
pension, and then only when called for. The
records of the department contains various
amounts standing to the credit OF soldiers,
their widows and orphans, due to them under
the law. Of which they have no knowledge.
These amounts are held under concealment
and all persons employed in the departments
are prohibited from imparting any informa-
ton relating thereto. This condition OF thugs
is not only defeating provisions of the law, but
doing a great wrong to a mos: worthy class Of
people,"
Mr. Harmers position is that while it would
be considered unlawful and dishonorabie for q
bank. trust and saving institution and the bust
community generally to conceal records of in
debtedness to others it is to the great discredit
OF tho government to be an exception to the
rule OF justice accepted and approved by all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-02
MRS. OSBORNE RELEASED.
The Defendant in the Famous Pearl Case
Leaves Prison.

The Defendant in the Famous Pearl Case
Leaves Prison.
Ever since Mrs. Florence Osborne was SEN
fenced to nine months imprisonment for her
theft Of pearls from her friend. Mrs. Har-
greaves, and her subsequent perjury in con-
nection with the libel suit she brought against
Mrs Hargreaves. who charged her with the
theft, her friends have been exerting what
ever influence was procurable to secure her
release. Mira Osborne, who, IL will be
recalled. fed TO Spain after the vir-
fuai admission Of her guilt in open
court By her counsel, Sir Charles Russell. was
In delicate condition. and this fact. no doubt,
mad much to do with her subsequent return TO
England to stand trial on the charges against
ner. However this may be, it is said that since
her sentence her condition has been such that
~ was impossible TO remove her from the prison
at Holloway to Working prison. where she was
10 serve out her term of imprisonment Here
sue Was under the care of DIR. Gilbert, the
prison medical officer
Pehtions were presented to Home Secretary
Matthews praying for her release among thera
oelhg one from some of the most prominent
Physlcians OF Londcn. /. was argued bv MANY
persons that the state had no right to put the
stigma OF prison birth upon the child 10 De born
10 MRS Osborne. This and other arguments have
ostH orouSht 10 pear upon the home secretary,
win the result that late Saturday he issued an
order for Mrs. Osborne s release This was served
upon the warden of the Holloway prison, and
she was at once liberated Capt Osborne who
has done every thing in his power to aid and
comfort his wife, was at the prison YESTERDAY
with a carriage. In this Mrs Osborne was
placed anu was at once driven to the residence
OF her husbands parents, No. s Ulster ter
race. During the past week Mrs Osborne was
utterly Frustrated, and fears were euterta ined
that 1t she was kept longer in prison is would
result fatally to her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-02
FAvoRs TAKING LAND ONLY.

Ex-Assessor Fish's Testimony Before the
Assessment Investigating Committee.
Speaking of the matter Of assessments Mr..
Ros A. Fish when testifying before the COM
mittee investigating the District assessment Sat
urday held that in this District they were greatly
in favor of the holders Of property and ad-
verse to small holders. Small buildings
were taxed about eighty percent Of
their value, while larger ones were
only assessed at about twenty percent
At that time, in 1889, according to Mr.. Fish,
the city was losing $1,000, 900 in taxes. The
assessment especially on F, 18th and eth
streets, 1ir. Fish said, we're grossly wrong. In
answer to Mr.. Johnson's question Mr.. Fish
stated that he thought property should be
taxed at its full value.
permanent board of assessors should be
established who should assess the cash value
Of the property at that time. The present
board of assessors, he thought. were upright,
honorable men. although he thought the rule
OF assessing what property would bring under
adverse circumstances entirely wrong.
Mr.. johnson asked Mr. Fish what would be
the effect OF taxing only the land Mr.. Fish
stated that il the land was taxed the full value
and the improvements not taxed at all the
revenue of the city would be greatly increased
from the present amount Mr.. johnson followed
With a number OF questions on the line of
the single tax idea and Mr.. Fish testified
that he thought it would be an advantage
to the city to exempt all improvements from
taxation The building of better structures
would be encouraged, rent would be cheapened
old buildings would be replaced by new ones,
the suburban property residents would come
back into the city and in short a practical
millennium would arrive for Washington
Mr.. Fish figured that the land in the Dis
trict of Columbia had a present value of
whQrRll ION no yalrr
had only been about $4,000. 600. This in
crease. according TO Mr.. Fish, had almost en-
tirely gone into the pockets Of real estate
SPECTATORS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-02
Spain and the Chicago Exposition.


The official Gazette at Madrid, Spain of the
Sd inst. contains the royal order relating to
the representation of Spain at tho Chicago
exposition. The commissioners appointed are
the following well-known and prominent
gentlemeD:
The Marquis of Figueras. Don Emilio Luanco,
Coun. of Estrada aud Don Guillcrmo de
Osunua, members of the cortes.
The Marquis de Monistrol directo. of agri.
culture, industry and commerce and member
OF the cortes.
Don Enrique Dupuy dc LONE, resident min
lister and member Of the cortcs.
Don jose Alcala Galiano. consul; the Duke of
Locera, Marquis of Riscal and Don jose
Jordana, timber inspector
These gentlemen, in connection with the
delegates of the United Statcs, ill take charge
Of the preparatory labors for the representa-
ton of Spain at tho worlds Columbian expo
sitiou, under the direction of the Marquis Of
Monistrol, who has been elected president OF
the commission. The appointments are re.
garded as most satisfactory, a. the gentlemen
arc by their experience. intelligence and posi-
ton in life peculiarly fitted to discharge the
important duties which they will be called upon
to perform.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-02

. Preparations are being made at Fort Win
gate for the expedition which will start May
10 to accompany the commission to examine
the Carrizo mountain country and to report on
its character, whether or no. it contains min
the Navajos for its transfer to the United
States. The commission consists of Brig. Gen.
McCook, commanding the department OF
Arizona, and John Barstown. special dlsburs-
ing agent The escort will consist of Capt, J..
Netherlands troop of tue twenty-second cav
airy and troop l., twenty-second cavalry. This
latter is Al Indian troop and will be used
chiefly for courier duty. The expedition is OK
pected to return to Fort Winsate abous
June 25
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-02

Rev. Charles II. Parkhurst Of New York said
yesterday that he had decided to accept the
invitation extended him by number of WASH
ington citizens, Postmaster General Wanna
maker, Secretary Elkins, Justices Strong and
Brown Of the Supreme Court, President
Rankin of Howard University, Senators Dawes
and Cullom, to deliver an GRAFTON on the
DUTY of the Christian Church in Relation to
the Civil Law" in this city. No definite time
has been settled upon, but il il understood that
the largest hall in Washington will be secured
for the occasion.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-02
THE COURTS.

Cmcurr CouRr- Judge Montgomery.
Saturday.. Chalmers Rgt J. ". Parish; mo-
ton for new trial overruled Stern agt Amer
lean Fraternal Circle; motion to quash certiorari
overruled. Newman Agt Locke: motion to
rcinssate granted aud case set for June 20
kerbaugh agt Chase; motion for judgment
granted George agt p. p. Co.; motion for
leave to inspect record and to strike out bill of
particulara Weaver agt B. and O. r. r.;
demurrer to plea First National Bank OF
Hamilton, Ohio. agt international Dredging
Company; motion for Judgment granted.
Diuedonne agt Walter; hearing ON demurrer
overruled Ballauf agt McGee; motion for
new trial Goss agt PHILIPPE; defendants
death suggested
EQUITY CoURr-Judge Haguer.
saturday-Barnard agt. Mead payment of fund
INTO registry ordered. Lowe agt Lowe; time to
take testimony extended. Scanlon agt. Snow;
hearing Of petition fixed for May 10 and duces
tecum TO W. T. Hewitt ordered to issue. U. s.
agt Carter; second pro confesso ordered Mann
agt Casper; demurrer sustained and bill dis
missed. Goldsborough agt Goldsborough;
leave to amend bill. Becker Portable Com
pany agt Commissioner of Patents; pro con-
fess0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-02
: TO SEEK THE FROZEN NORTH.
Discussing Another Expedition to the Arctic
Regions.

Discussing Another Expedition to the Arctic
Regions.
There will be special meeting of the Ameri-
can Geographical Society at Chckering Hall.
New York. this evening. at which the nature
and advantage Of the work to DO done by an
expeditionary party in the vicinity Of tho north
magnetic pole will be fully explained. The
scientific portion of the work will be discussed
by the leading magnetists in the country, such
men as Profs. Mendenhall and Schott
OF the United States coast and geodetic
survey, Prof. Trowbridse Of Columbia College
aud Prof. Mayer of tho Stevens Institute of
Technology participating
Prof o. c. Marsh OF Yale, who. in his capacity Of
president of the National Academy o. Sciences
appointed a committee of that body with Prof
Langley OF the Smithsonian Institution as
chairman, to consider the subject and 20 devise
the scheme of work to be done by the party in
the field. will also be present Besides these
there will DO Gen. A. ". Greedy. chief signal
officer OF the army, and Commodore G. ".
Melville, engiueer-in-chief of the navy who vii,
be able from their own arctic experiences to
show how the pole-containing area may be
reached with comparative safety and comfort
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-02

The commander-in-chisf, g. A. R., has ap-
pointed Comrade D. s. Brown of the depart
ment OF New York as aide-de-camp and placed
him in charge of the mounts for the commander.
in-ch,ef and staff at the parade In this city.
The commandcr-in-chief in an order just issued
says: There has been introduced In Congress,
a bill providing for monument in Washiue.
ton, d. c.. concentrating the memory and
glorious dec is Of the enlisted men OF the late
war. This bill originated with Memorial Posi-
l4l, department. Of Ohio, and should BE- assisted
and supported In Congress by the comradea
generally.
Amons the recent appointments OF aides-de.
camp on the sta6 Of the commsud er-jn-chisi
are the following from the department Of ths
Potomac: n. D. Adams, Aaron Baldwin, Traneis
A. Beuter, Frank A. Butts, james B. Csrtar, ],
P. Church, ". =. Dc KnighS J. n. Dswsse q
A. Dillon, /. 8. Emery, Dan. T. 0roev@uor,
VIM George Han, c. Il. Ingram, b r. hnnsy,
r g. Lscsy, n y. 1cMfllAn, W. a. uoore, w
II. Peck. J. J. Purman, WIN. p. esvilIs. r q
eusden. l. W. Whittaksr.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-02
An Odd Fellows Anniversary.

Last Friday Central Lodge. No. 1, /. o. o. F.
celebrated its anniversary. This is the third
oldest lodge in the United States, having been
installed in 1919. A large and fashionable
audience filed Odd Fellows Hall to overflow
ing. Volunteer talent gave . liter
airy and musical program of eighteen
numbersI Miss Rose May Kenneth
was exceedingly happy in her delineation Of
Irish character. Little JAMIE Smith made her
initial appearance as an infant prodigy and was
accorded a most fattering ception. John ].
Burnham and Miss Laura Bangs divided honors
as vocalists with Miss Sheppard and Mrs.
Chunn, and Mrs. Kate Osburne's piano recital
met a hearty welcome. Grand Master Hazard
of the District in mastery manner
portrayed the rapid strides made by the order
In the seventy nine years Of its existence in
this country. At the conclusion of the pro-
gram the guests partook of q lunch spread by
the members of Central Lodge which added
fresh lanrels to their reputation ss hosts.
The floral offerings Of the lodge to their lady
guests was one of the features Of the evening.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-02

Opening OF the Season at River View.
The season at River View opened yesterday
under fattering auspices. The Samuel j.
Pentz took down ] 500 persons in the afternoon
to enjoy May day under the shade trees and
ramble over the lawns and through glen and
woods. The extensive new dining hall was
crowded all day, and Capt Randall received
many congratulations from his numerous
friends in having erected such a complete and
handsome building. The long sweeping
verandas and large rocking chairs especially
delighted the ladies, who enjoyed the cool
breezes and magnificent view of the river and
surrounding country for miles. The riding
track with the saddle horses. donkeys and
goats, the switchback railway, the steam
horses. bowling and shooting ranges were all
well patronized. During the season many
brilliant features of entertainment will occur at
River View. The first will be on May ~, when
the sisters Braatz from Roster 4 Bials will
perform on the wire. On the same day the
Mendoza sisters will perform their aerial act
and Cyrene, the famous Spanish dancing
beauty, will appear. Later on Prof. Parks will
walk on wire from River View to Fort WASH
ingtOn.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-02

William Randolph, a colored man, living at
10 Lum street, Newark, N. j., was arrested las.
night on the charge Of assault upon his wife
with intent to kill Randolph is a iaborer,
iorty-nine years Of age, and his wife Is the
famous Eva Upton, thirty-six years old, and
white. When she married Randolph some
years ago she considered one of tho
handsomest women in Newark, and her mar
rage with a colored man created n profound
sensation. Last hight the couple sat down to
supper. and Randolph becoming enraged seized
heavy glass butter dish from the Iabie and
brought i; down with terrific force, upon Lis
wife's head The blow laid open the scalp to
the bone. Again and again the Infatuated man
struck his wife with the dish. He then spran2
upon her, beat her about the breast and body
and kicked her repeatedly. He finally
arrested and taken to the police station.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-02

secret meeting of Division ISL, brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers Of tho Central
Railroad Of New Jersey, was held in Jersey City
yesterday. Conflicting reports as to the action
and conduct of the meeting we're given by those
present. II. N. Clapp, who presided, said that
the meeting was entirely harmonious and that
no trouble was anticipated with the railroad
officials Other engineers. however. declare
that the meeting was exciting and stormy and
they would not be surprised if a strike was
ordered. as the Reading system did intend to
make uniform but lower rate of wages
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-02
ROBBED AND BEATEN.

Bookkeeper Hidden of Newark Found With
Broken Head.
Henry MADDEN, the bookkceper for Mrs
Sarah Holtor, manufacturer of straw
hats at IS Mulberry street. Newark. was
found lying in the hallway leading to the Office
OF the factory with q fractured skull on satur.
day morning. MADDEN had been to the bank
Tor the purpose of drawing the money which was
to pay the employees, aud had between 5000
and s703 in a small hand satchel when he left
the bank. The satchel was lying open and empty
by his side. Haddens injuries had evidently
been inflicted with q slungshot
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-02
Horse Thieves brought to Raw.

George Cassiday and ". Hammer, horse
thieves. believed also to have been implicated
in Colorado bank robbery several Year, ago,
have been captured by the authorities Of Cin-
tab county, Wyo., after lively shooting
aifray. The pair had taken refuge in an iso-
lated section known as Star valley and Deputy
Sheriff Calverty and posse started after them.
Cassidy was only captured after hard fight
in which he was wounded. but not seriously
Sheriff Calverty was also wounded
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-02
Gen. Wells Death,

Much comment has been caused by the an.
nouncement that Gen. Wells of Burlington.
VT. died in low resort in Grove street. New
York. lis explained that he was walking
along the street when he felt an attack of heart
failure coming on and wen. into the nearest
house to recover. Il was said that he had not
been there ten minutes when he died II was
MS second attack Of heart failure At the time
nc had the first il was predicted that the next
would prove fatal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-02
United Order Of the Golden Cross.

Citadel of Meridian Commandery, No. 17s of
q. o. q. C.,was crowded to the doors las. Fri
day evening at the Golden Cross hall. 5th and G
streets northwest The following program was
rendered in manner that reflected great credit
upon the participants:
Piano march, by Ida W. Whittiugton; re-
marks, good of the order. Rev. +. ID. Power;
songs. selection, J. H. Cathell; recitation,
Drunkard' Grave. Carl F. W. Bergman; seiec-
ton, In the Morning, Charles L. Miller; either
solo, Harry Andrews; vocal selections, Miss
DOlan; silent drill, by club. Capt Thomas s.
Scrivener; limitations Of animals and birds, &c
Prof. n. r. Wood; song, Regret at Parting, A.
L. Dennison: remarks by Grand Commander
VIM. T. Kent, after which refreshments were
served.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-02
Beaten by Connecticut rouphs.

Patrick Feeley of Bridgeport Conn.,, is in a
dying condition at his home. In company with
his son and Joseph Brown, Feeley left his cafe
about IL 80 yesterday morning. When crossing
bridge gang OF toughs, who frequent tina,
neighborhocd, sprang upon and assaulted the
men. Brown escaped but Feeley was knocke ed
down and terribly beaten. The shouts Of his
son for help brought assistance, but not until
Feeley had been kicked aud dubbed into in.
sensibility. The police yesterday arrested
Michael Kelly. Frederick Brummeran, Nicholas
Cliliick and George Hoey, all rou.,hs and
leaders Of the gang.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-02

Impending Rupture in the italian Cabinet.
Rumors are afioat in Berlin that another
rupture in the italian cabinet il impending
Signor Nigra, the Italian ambassador at Vienna,
is mentioned as the possible successor Of the
Marquis di Rudini, the Italian premier The
belief in political circles in Berlin is tina. tho
crisis will be tided over, though the proposal
to float an italian loan there to assis: in tho
military expenditures Of Italy does not meet
with favor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-02
Army Orders.

The following transfers in the twenty-frst
infantry are made: First Lieut. Charles NJ.
Truitt. from company to company H; First
Lieut.. Francis J. Herman, from company Il to
company l. The following named officers of
the corps OF engineers, members of the board
of visitors to the Engineer School
Of Application, will proceed to VIII
lets Point. n. Y, for the purpose of
attending an examination of the school: Col
Cyrus B. Comstock, Col. David e. Houston,
Lieut. Col George L. Gillespie The follow
ing transfers in the fifteenth infantry are
made: Capt. Alfred lIedberg, from company F
to company l; Capt. George X. McGunnegie,
from company l to company F.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-05-02

Paderewski. the pianist, will revisit America
and will commence a tour at San Francisco on
November s. He will give sixty concerts and
play one hundred compositions which Ameri-
cans have not heard. He SAYS that Boston is
his favorite American town, from a musical
point OF view. and that its superiority, in his
mind. is greatly due to the excellence of the
Boston symphony Orchestra. He says he was
greatly impressed with Mr.. Theodore Thomas
as q conductor