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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-23
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.
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Mr.. Johnsons committee 70 investigate the
tan assessments Of the District Of Columbia
hsld . session this afternoon and examined
Dr.. Young. real estate broker. 40 10 the value
Of property in certain squares on y street
The estimates made by DR.. Young were
very much in excess Of the assessments. An
other session of the committee viii be held
later this afternoon, whom another witness viii
b examined
AEorLAfroN OF KAuRoAnA
M. Heard, from the House District commit
toe. submitted favorable report this morning
on tho bill TO provide for the regulatics BY the
Commissioners Of the equipments and
operation OF street railroad lines
within the District, with an
amendment suggested BY the committee 70 au-
thorize the Commissioner to determine the
method OF issuing transfer checks In such man.
ner a. may best suit the oonvsnisnes Of the
passengers
AGAINST TIE BrLL
The Commissioners have recommended ad-
verse action upon Senate bill 26l2 10 extend
tho time for the payment Of unpaid
taxes for the year 1891 and all pre-
v1ous years, and for the remission
o. the penalty" which was referred 10 them for
their viewa In general they say the effect of
measures OF this character is 10 encourage dill
atory payment Of taxes, aud there are no
special reasons at this time Of sufficient i'm
portance to warrant the extension Of such
isnaency TO taxpayers now delinquent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-23
REVIEW OF THE MARKET,

Henry Clews' weekly Financial Review"
issued today, says: Affairs in Wall street begin
to show more animation. On the one hand,
the "bear" commitments have subjected that
class Of operators to q pressure from the
bulls" which at times develops some lively
diminishing, and. on the other, the unsettle-
ment Of the anthracite interests through the
recent Reading deal causes frequent large
transactions in that class Of securities, which
imparts a certain degree Of speculative interest
to the general list. At the moment these are
the principal causes conducting to the growing
interest in the market, but, though restricted,
these influences are attracting the attention of
outside operators and may possibly lay the
basis for a still more active movement lator on
The predominant attitude Of the speculative
interest seems to be that Of expectancy. Al
though at the moment there is some DISPOSE
ton to defer transactions until the further de-
velopment Of crop prospects, yet the prepon-
derant tenor Of influences bearing upon the
course Of prices 10 construed as favorable. As
there are just now some important undeter-
mined contingencies it is perhaps wise to con-
fine purchases of stocks to fair drops In prices.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-23

VIM. Aston Chanler Talks About His Exp<
dittou.

VIM. Aston Chanler Talks About His Expe.
dition.
LONDON, April 23.-william Aston Chanler
states in an interview that he will start
early in June for east Africa, in com.
pany with Lieut. lionel of the Aus
trian navy and Count Telaki, with the
object Of careful scientific research and
observation in that region. They will travel
along the Tana river, resting for some weeks at
the snow-topped mountain of Kenia, where
they will take careful and accurate astronomi-
Gal observations. After q thorough explor-
ssion Of the mountain, to it's summit II pos
sible, they will plunge into the compare
lively unknown regions of East Rudolph lake.
This has been considered a very dangerous
ground for Europeans. It was there that Baron
Vecken was murdered and that Reviol, Respoli
and Ferrandi failed in their efforts to accom-
piish their aims. The region abounds in war
Ike tribes.
81 believe" said Mr.. Chanler. ssthat the
previous failures were due to ting from the
coast We intend to enter the region from the
vest after leaving Lake Rudolph aud proceed
along the Tuba river to the sea. We expect
70 be absent about eighteen months. will
take with me my young servant, George Gal
min. who accompanied me through Masho-
naland.
Mr.. Chanler is full Of life and hope and will
8o fully equipped for his periious enterprise,
which 10 expected to have most interesting and
valuable results.
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DI z d.

:hOrt illness. sARAh L. wife q The is,s Dr. wn y
FRIENDS are requested 70 attend the funeral On Sun
gay si,ssnoSn ~ .clock from her lac rssdsass
shEss e Gn EHsy tg lssa
v; Glenn. ased eight year, and eishi mon ihs
Funeral win take place on sunday. e4th instant
mother Mr.. n Tsonas :, sss ss stree. . o
u HISeNXn 4 H. On April a2 1889 Mr.. sRscr ANN
mother Of Agnes and Charles Brooka
Dssres. mother. tLOg hast len ~
But ris GOD that La. bereft VA
~ - WI By HES CHILDREN.
vsni. Asenus Baptist Church. Fs, ana IA.
southwest
as;A 1s sp shs gssssss y
Fannie and son Of Edward and Mary yohnsen.
Monday, April %. at 3 ,. m.
KEENAN,. on Friday, Aprn so, 1892. at 1890 =
AZ RERsAN ne sss1ss Sss s: o. 1s
n. funeral win take place from ST. Paurs churcA
Fifteenth ana streets northwest on sunday evening"
An9 1919! 81 PfRf.s:e M: hss ss:'s.
Fsssrs rom 81: lac rss,ssncs =. Dos f.shss ssr.
Ssrs JOIN essS oomnsnd eSion sss.Tsa usiss
REASON. On Ihur.day. Aprn 81. 1899. ss Kn,eoss
Cry, ND WILLIAM. beloved husband Of Mary kss-
son. nee OIoOle
Es%sa. val o ss me. on M.pasz Apr gs !. a:
st M ovet cemetery.
.. o II e: A "a ss s.
@. Stewart in the fortieth year of his are, for any
years . csrpenter st the United stasrs cApasol.
funsrsi viii take place from hs sunt,e rsldsneA
EVENING Es,.ss: friend: iSfs ss ssS
attend. baltimore papers please copy.l q
STEWART. KILLED, Haltmors. bv yullBpal
train. on April u. lss2. JOHN G. sTEwAkf. go
fhe remains Win be brourhs 90 v.ssfp~Ss. A,
burial in Arlington. He was an old soldter.
SMITH On FRIDAY. Aprfl ~. 1892 q D 80 n
reABELLEs beloved wife o. yspes d smith
Funeral from her late restdencs. $50 fh1rtssprh
qtreet northwest sunday. April -. at 2. 80 pm
,,YIaJES AZ chsnnily xsar1ss soss1y.. Va
In,esnsas q chantiiy. Va. 81 Q o'c,oek ,GasAsa
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Army Orders,


Second Lieut. Edgar Russell, third artillery,
terry Of that regiment and attached to light
battery E, first artillery.
The following transfers in the first artillery
are ordered: First Lieut. John Pope, IT,, from
battery d to light battery K. First Lieut. JOS.
Lieut. Pope will join the battery to which he
is tranferred.
First Lieut.. Charles r. Moves. ninth infantry,
Is at his own request relieved from duty at the
United States Military Academy, West Point
The following assignments Of officers re-
Gently promoted are ordered:
Cavalry arm-Maj. Myles Moylan (promoted
from captain, seventh cavalry to the tenth
cavalry. to date from April 8, 1892, vice Mont
gomery, retired. Capt John c. Gresham (pro-
NOTED from first lieutenant, seventh cav
alry), to the seventh cavalry, troop A, TO date
from April 9, 1892, vice Moylan, promoted.
First Lieut.. Charles W. Fsrber (promotsd from
second lieutenant, eighth cavalry, to the sixth
cavalry, troop K. to date from April s, 1892,
vice bravo, appointed captain an commissary
of subsistence. First Lieut.. Selah r. II. Tomp-
kins. promoted from second lieutenant, seventh
cavalry, to the seventh cavalry, troop B,
to date from April 8, 1892, vice Gresham, pro-
noted
Infantry arm-Capt Arthur L. Wagner (pro-
NOTED from first lieutenant. sixth infantry,
to the sixth infantry, company l, to date from
April 2, 1892, vice Groesbeck, appointed major
and judge advocate. First Lieut. Robert L.
Billiard (promoted from second lieutenant,
tenth infantry. to the sixth infantry, company
E, to date from April 2, 1892, vice Wagner,
promoted. He will remain on duty with the
tenth infantry until further orders.
The following transfers of officers in the cav
airy are ordered to take effect this date: First
Lieut. Richard b. Paddock, from the eighth
cavalry to the sixth cavalry, troop K. FRS,
Lieut. Charles W. Farber. from the sixth cav.
airy to the eighth cavalry, troopL
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-23
Real Estate Matters.

Ernest Stieger Of New York has purchased of
S. S. Henkle and r. r. Perry, receivers, for
s54,2l1 Al lots to Is, Walters sub Of Mt. Pleas
ant and Port Royal.
Z. J. Stellwagen has purchased for eli, 900
Of w. S. Roose sub A, square $3.50. 10 BY 10. 2
feet on 14th between s and T streets north
west
S. A. Drury has bought Of D. B. Croft for
$4,000 sub II, square S63-1s.50 feet front on
Maryland avenue between 9th and 7th streets
northeast.
W. s. Roose has purchased for $4,000 Of E.
J. Stellwagen sub 81, square l9a-ls75 by 100
feet on 18th between r and 8 streets north west
Charlotte L. Drain has bought OF Mary Z
Fleming for $1,000 part %, square %. fronting
"a feet on Connecticut avenue between r and
8 streets northwest.
BY deeds recorded this morning the WASH
ington Real Estate Company has purchased Of
Lizzie A. Moorhead for $l5,320 original lot 9.
square 1888, fronting 25l.6 feet on Kentucky
avenue and 22al1 feet on B street southeast
being at the rate of 50 cents per square feet
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-23
ALEXANDRIA.
DoupIrSa rnK iiquoR TAX.

DorprrSa TIE Logon TAX.
The finance committee Of the city council
has determined TO double the license tax on
the sale OF liquor. increasing the tax on sAloors
from $50 10 Sl00 and to use this increase 10
add TO the city appropriations for public
schools. which have been for several years
hampered by the want OF q sufficient app ro-
partition. lt is said that this tax viii give the
school fund Is. 700 additional. which would
enable the school fund to pay iu debts ana
provide for the education OF all the children
in town.
The plans Of the Mount Vernon Railway
Company arc now completed and il will begin
next week at The Washington ferry wharf, foot
OF King street, the construction OF its railway.
Tho Uity democratic committee met last night
and arranged for the primaries next Tuesday.
number OF the |. o. NJ of Lafayette Lodge,
No. III, Of this city paid visit 90 Lafayerts
Lodge. No. Is, l. o. n, of Washington on last
Thursday night and were much pleased with
their reception.
pleasant Easter hop was given ct McBur-
ney's Hall last night
A number Of Mashingtouians paid visit 10
Potomac Tent OF Rochabites Of this city Last
night ana were fraternally received
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Bsque.,. Of Jos.,b r. s,~x.,.-

The will of the late Joseph I. Stevens vas
FLED yesterday, proven, admitted TO probate
and letters testamentary were issued 70 II. N.
and l. II. Stevens on bond Of si5.ooo He
leaves his stock in the Farmers Agricultural
Insurance Company OF New York 10 his sister,
Caroline L. Fox, during life then 10 niece Mira
+. Z. Sawyer, and nephew, W. X. Stevens; to
brother L. II. his Office business In this city,
stock OF Natertown Insurance Company and
one-half Of his real estate in the District; 20 his
brother, DR.. Lucius Stevens. $500; In trust
for the children Of his brother, J. Howard
Stevens, $4,000; IN trust for Louisa h McCarty
$4,000; to the Society for the Increase Of the
Ministry Of the T. D. church, q, 600, and TO
his sister. Mrs. Fox, and brothers. ii. NJ. and
L. II. Stevens. the balance OF his estate. A
codicll revokcs the Ooguest 10 Miss NcCarty,
who has become Mrs. Peters, and substitutes
for the sum named parts lots and 5, square
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-23
ROYAL BETROTHALS.
Prince George of Wales to Marry the Lat
Clarence's Intended.

Prince George of Wales to Marry the Late
Clarence's Intended.
LONDON, April 2a-The Manchester Courier
asserts that Prince George Of Wales II now en-
gagged to the Princess May Of Teck, who vas
the intended bride of the late duke Of Clarence.
The statement does not create any great
surprise, as Prince George has. been .
visitor to the Tecks on several occasions
since the death of his elder brother, and 10 re-
ported to have shown very friendly feeling
Tor the princess. A match between the two
would. it is said on good authority, meet with
the unreserved approval Of Queen Victoria and
the Prince and Princess Of Wales.
A dispatch from bucharest says that the an
is shortly TO be engaged to Princess
Marie Of Edinburgh has been received
in Bucharest and Jassy, the two chief
Roumanian cities, aud, in fact, throughout
the whole country, with unbounded sstisfac-
ton. The masses. 1t is said. fully ap-
also are content with the choice without
distinction of party. The fact that the
Princess Marie will come from England
and has imbibed the traditions Of royalty in .
constitutional country will make her popular
with koumanian society at large, which,
whether called conservative, liberal or radical,
is essentially democratic.
The Roumanians are prepared to grant very
handsome appendage to the young couple and
to find the money for the new palace AZ Jassy,
where the crown prince after his marriage
il expected to reside. 1t ID already set
tied that the heir to the throne will then be
raised to the rank Of general and take COM
msnd Of the fourth army corpa He has
already received the title Of royal highness
and the rank of senator. The crown prince
and his consort will be allowed 70 retain
their present creeds and only their issue
must be brought up in the orthodox faith. The
difficulties thrown in the way Of the intended
seem to have been removed by the ipterven-
ton Of the countess OF Flanders and King
Leopold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-23
IN WALL STREET TODAY.

The Market Drops After an Advance
Favorable Bank Statement.
NEW YoHx, April 2s.-The market was a little
more active during the two hours Of business
today. The sales to noon, the closing hour,
amounted to ISL. 200 shares. The market opened
arm, and under the leadership Of Reading
prices advanced steadily during the first hour.
At II O'Clock tho advance ranged from i to 1
per cent The market underwent a complete
change after II o'clock. There was free sell
Ing and prices steadily yielded and closed with
the early advances more than lost, notwith-
standing that the bank statement was very
favorable.
cent. Exchange quiet but frm posted rates,
483a4S9}S; actual rates, 1917 for sixty days and
$3.50 for demand Governments steady; cur
rency 6s. 100 bid; As coupons, 115X bid; ex-
tended 70, registered, 100 bid.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-23
Two Divorces Granted.

In the Equity Court Judge Hagner d.
vorced Elizabeth Waters from the bonds Of
matrimony with VIM. b. Waters. Messrs. Cook
and sutherland filed the bill. stating that they
were married July 20, 1887, and he deserted her
September following, and she has one child,
who il blind.
Judge Hagner also divorced Charles W.
Kirkley from the bonds Of matrimony with
Fannie Nj. Kirkley. The bill. filed by Campbell
Darlington, set forth the marriage, March %,
1884, he being nineteen and she sixteen, and he
charges she deserted him DecembenAd ee90
leaving their child in front ofshia fathers
house and that she has since led life, Of thame
in Baltimore. ,y,T
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-23

isaac VOIeOn ana his Push Cart.
Isaac Tolson, o colored man accused Of theft,
got bis facts badly mixed when he attempted
to prove his innocence TO the Police Court Jury
this morning. Isaac was the temporary owner
OF push cart that was paid for by Henry Smith,
and the latter objected to parting with the cart
without getting some each therefor. An inves-
tigation was made and the cart was found at
Mr.. A. Kendig's place in South Washington
He had purchased it from Isaac for SI.25 and
the latter told him that he had used it for two
years.
Isaac was called upon for m explanation. He
tirst thought there was some mistake about his
having told Mr.. Kendig that be had had the
cart for two years.
Il bought the cart from q man." he said,
"and paid him rs cents for it
What is the mans manner"
"Jim Chase"
"Where does he live?"
"1n 'Hell's Bottom"
"Was there any one with Chaser
eyes, SIR"
"N no was he?"
Moses; but don't know his other name"
Isaac was then questioned as to whether he
had used the cart and he said he had; that he
hauled ashes for lady on ~ street between
Sd and 9th streets.
The jury evidently doubted the truth of
sleauc,s story, for he was found guilty as
charged
The court imposed a sentence of sixty days
in Jail without fine.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-23
THIS VICTIM WAS EASY,
Farmer Martin of New Jersey Again . Prey
of Bunco Men.

Farmer Martin of New Jersey Again Q Prey
Of Bunco Men.
Patrick Martin, a wealthy farmer Of Borden
town, N. j., who on February 2S last was
swindled out Of 5000 by means Of
the gold brick game, has again been the
victim of the clever bunco man. About
two weeks ago mysterious-appear.
ing individual called at the old farmers home
and introduced himself as one Of Inspector
Byrnes' men," He said the New York detec-
tive bureau had succeeded in getting on the
track Of the men who had swindled Mr. Martin
and that there was q chance Of recovering the
money lost by him.
He spread before the sstonished farmers
eyes number of photographs and said he felt
sure that the swindler's picture was among
them.
Martin adjusted his spectacles, carefully ex-
amined the pictures, and, sure enough, found
that Of the man who had swindled him out Of
5000 hard-earned dollars. The farmers wife
and daughters confirmed the Identification.
and after all had been sworn to secrecy Martin
was told that he must get ready and come to
New York to ''see the Inspector"
To this Mr.. Martin readily agreed, and at the
suggestion OF the detective" went to his strong
box and took therefrom something over S200
for expenses. Martin then accompanied the
detective 70 New York and was taken up town
After roundabout journey the two entered
20 big building, which the detective" told him
was police headquarters. They climbed up
stairs and after some mysterious knocking at q
dingy-looking door we're admitted to q room,
in which two men wearing official-looking
hats were seated behind screen discussing
the apprehension of a gang of burglars.
well, Mr. Detective" said one Of the men,
coming from behind the desk, "what 10 this, .
prisoner"
The detective said: ''Oh, no; but . victim. :"
Then he introduced Martin.
A lot Of mysterious talk between the sofa-
cials" followed and tho old man was told that
his man was somewhere mp the state. 1t
would cost for expenses about s200 10 get him
Would this be agreeable 70 Mr.. Martia2
"Yes, and cheap at that" said Martin,
planking down the cash. Mr.. Martin
was then advised TO 60 homo and
not say . word about the matter to any one.
He was told that he would hear from them In
. day or two. Martin obeyed. but mp 10 the
present time be has heard nothing from "In-
spector Byrnes."
The truth 10 gradually dawning upon him
that he has been swindled q second time.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-23
HHATTsyILLR.
Correspondence Of The Evening star.
HyArrxyyrrr Mr.

Correspondence Of The Evening star,
HYArrsvuLI, M, April a.
A pleasant Juvenile entertainment was given
In the Sunday school rooms OF the HyattsviIle
Presbyterian Church last night before a large
audience. II consisted of two scenes.
entitled "The Missionary Plea" and The
Missionary Clock" The frst represented
the various nations and was produced by
the following persons in appropriate costumes:
Japan, Mamie Nesbit; China, Chss. johnson;
Siam, Mamie Fowler; India. Cora Moran;
Persia, Lizzie Banes; Syria, Richie Richard
son; Africa. Willie richardson; South America,
Annie Lory; North America, Clarence Walker
Mexico, Clara Smith. The second represented
clock striking the different hours. and each
strike was responded to by the following per-
George Walker; 4, Matt Jacobs; 5, Bonnie
LadsOn; 8, Harry wilson, q. Daisy
Walker; TO- Clarence Walker; IL. Agnes Lad
son; IL, Chas. Gooch. Miss Eva Moran took
the part of the missionary clock, and Mics
Haddie Thompson was the organist The en-
tertainment will be shortly repeated.
HYATTsvILLE NOTES
The Hyattsville base ball grounds are boing
leveled and improved and a match game VIII
be soon played upon them.
An informal whist party was given at the
residence OF DIR. Egleston on Pike avenue last
night in honor Of his wifes guest, Mra W. A.
White of New York.
Alta recent meeting OF the Ladies' Mite So.
ciety OF the southern NJ. l.. Church a commit
tee composed OF Mrs. DIR. BOYLE. Mrs. Barron
and Mrs. John I. Smith appointed TO de-
eide upon renting the parsonage.
Mr.. r. Ford Combs has returned from a visi,
to Virginia.
Marine Hospital Of Chicago is visiting his
parents here
Tho circuit court at Marlboro has found the
following verdicts: State agt. Chas Scott, col
ored, larceny of an overcoat from Van II. Man.
ming; guilty and sentenced TO two years
in the penitentiary. State ast. Charles
Brandford, colored, assault with in
tent to kill; acquitted State agt.
John Robinson, colored, burning a barn; no,
guilty. Elizabeth A. Soper and others agt
Charles PETER; suit for ejectment: verdict Tor
plaintin. State agt Isaiah Perry; burglary and
larcenyi guilty and recommended to
mercy; sentence reserved. State agt
Charles Stewart; assault with inten. TO kill;
guilty; one year in the house of correction.
State agt Thomas Howard, colored; three
one OF carrying concealed weapons; not guilty
OF the first two charges, but guilty Of the last;
six months in the house of correction.
The Halton will case was set for trial las.
Thursday, but had to be continued on account
OF the absence OF an important witness
At the recent meeting of the Teachers Asso-
| citation at Laurel School Examiner Stone de-
livered an eloquent address. Music. essays
and debate formed the program. The ques-
ton for debate was, Resolved, That the teach
ers OF the public schools of Prince Georges
county are benefited by the association"
Prof. Z. d. Prettymap expects to hold the
annual meeting OF the state teachers insti-
tute in Prince Georges county in July.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-04-23
MAY DODGE DOUGLAS.
Progress of the TroOps With the Captured
Wyoming St0ckmen.


DOUGLAS, WYo., April %. - Maj. Fechets
troops, escorting the captive cattlemen, reached
Brown Springs last night. II is expected they
will arrive at Fetterman this evening or tomor-
row morning. Fetterman is on the railroad, and it
is believed to be the intention to dodge the
supposed destination, Douglas, owing to the
fact that good many armed sympathizers
with the rustlers have gathered here, includ-
ing ''Lons Tom" Bird Of Glen Rock, who was
on the regulators death list.
A dispatch from Cheyenne says four officers
Of the state militia have resigned and others
are expected. Gov. BARRIERS order Just before
the invasion that the militia must not respond
to the sheriffs' calls is the cause of the dis
satisfaction, which threatens the practical dis
memberment Of the states forces.
Gov Hogg Of Texas and Gov. Francis Of
Missouri have appealed to Gov. Barber Of Wy
oming to give the citizens Of their respective
states, now in charge of the soldiers and in
danger Of mob violence, protection and Q fair
tr ial