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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-23
OPPOSED To THE EXTENSION.
Reports Made to the Comm fasteners I'm Ref
ercnce TO the Tar Arrears Bill.

Reports Made to the Commissioners I'm Ref
er~nce To the Tax Arrears Bill.
Referring to the act Of Congress now before
the Commissioners for action to amend the act
OF May 6. 1890, fixing the rate Of interest 20 be
charged on arrearagss OF general and special
taxes now due the District OF Columbia, Col
lector Davis. to whom the matter was referred,
says:
The provisions Of the act Of May 6. 1890.
allowing taxes TO be paid with 6 per
cent interest in lieu Of all other
penalties and costs, including arrears
OF taxes for July, 1885, while the act
amendatorv thereto extends this privilege 10 a
certain class OF taxpayers so as to include
taxes In arrears July 1, 1892, which Is mani
testify unjust to u large class OF taxpayers who
are denied this privilege, II might be con-
sidered an act of justice to allow these
parties TO avail themselves OF the privileges Of
law the benefits of which they were deprived
from various reasons. but 1 cannot see any
Justice In extending the benefit to them alone
Tor years when no such law existed.
The enforcement OF this act would cause
inconvenience and embarrassment Its pro-
visions being confined to property involved
In law and where miners were owners at the
time the arrearages Of taxes were received
at 8 per centum will necessitate the produo-
ton OF evidence showing these facts before 90
counts could be rendered which might be ss
expensive to the taxpayer as though REQUIRED to
pay the accrued interest and penalty under the
existing law.
The taxes in arrears for 1892 have been
listed Tor advertisement and sale in April
1888. and will be published in nccordancs
with law in March, 1893. at the expense
OF several thousand dollars 20 the District;
the provisions Of this act clearly affect
large amount Of property, just how much il IL
impossible TO say know until the evidence
necessary be presented. but / think the APP
mr. Of fha
ence and loss TO the District"
Upon the same bill the chief OF the special as
sessment division makes q report saying that IL
the bill included special assessments objection
would be made 10 the provision being limited To
a certain favored class.
He saws he anticipates that should the bill
become a law an effort will be made to stretch
It so as to cover special assessments
1t Is probable that the Commissioners will
return the bill 10 the President with their dis
approval
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-23
CONDENSED LOCALS.

Mr.. ROBERT 8. STEVENS died this morning
at his home in Attica. NY. He was well known
In Washington, having lived here as a member
OF Congress, and was the father of Mr. Fred
erick c. Stevens Of this city.
REV. DIR. SCoTT F. HERSHEY Of the Sixth Pres
byterian Church is to speak at the regular sery-
ices Of the Washington Hebrew Congregation,
in the Eighth Street Temple, tomorrow evening,
on "An Ancient Race and M6dern Problem.
Mr.. ARTHUR f. CLIFFORD. a stenographer in
the adjutant generals Office, War Department.
has resigned to accept lucrative position az
manager in large publishing house in New
York city.
The Mascot Drum Corps entertainment at
Clabaugh Hall, 14th street northwest, last night.
proved to be highly entertaining. The beauti-
fully decorated hall was crowded and the young
Mascots were made happy with the interest
manifested by the audience, as each number in
the well-selected program received an encore.
LAST NIGHT about 10 o'clock fire took place
at the residence Of Mrs. A. B. Muilett, No. 25Ol
Pennsylvania avenue northwest supposed to
have been caused by spontaneous combustion.
Engine Company No. responded to q tele-
phone alarm and extinguished the flames. The
loss was $500, and it was fully insured
Ok TUESDAY, the 28th, Rev. ]. H. NJ. Lemon.
pastor Of Gorsuch NJ. Z. Church, will leave for
Hagerstown to attend the annual conferences 10
be held at that place. He will carry with him
q Handsomely engraved gold-headed cane the
gift OF Mr.. and Mrs. s. II. RANDY. Indications
point to the return of the pastor to serve
another year at this rapidly growing charge
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-23
DISTRICT GOVERNMENT.


PROTESTING AGAINST A MARRIED..
). Cooper McGinn, representing the property
owners IN square 6S4, appeared before the Com
missioners this morning and submitted a pro-
test from property owners against the
establishment of market in that
square, holding that such an institu-
ton was both unnecessary and undesirable.
Messrs. H. L. West and Julius karr and Mrs.
NJ. A. Galligan also spoke against the market.
They said there was no public necessity for the
market and its establishment would deteriorate
property thereabout. Messrs Gibson, Louth-
ran and MacLachlen appeared on behalf of the
market company. The Commissioners promised
to look into the matter
BUILDING PERMITS.
building permit was issued today to Pris-
ella Thompson for two brick dwellings, at Sl9
and 321 Missouri avenue northwest; $4,000.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-23

Ex-senator Palmer Of Michigan and Mayor
Bingree Of Detroit had an interview with the
Secretary of the Navy today in regard to the
presentation of punch bowl. with ladIe and
tray, to the new cruiser Detroit, now nearing
completion at Baltimore. The ceremony win
probably take place in Baltimore next Tuesday,
The pieces are solid silver and cost aitossther
$500, which ives contributed by the citizens
OF Detroit. Forty msnbsrs Of the common
council Of Dstroat are In the city 10 partsipats
In the presentation ceromouiss.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-23
FATHER COLUMBIA TEsTlFIEs.
He Reads q VOluminous History of His
Life to the Court.

He Reads q VO1uminOus History of His
Life to the Court.
When the hearing in the case of Father Co
lumbia was resumed in the Police Court this
afternoon Mr.. williamson said he wanted to
introduce testimony to show that some Of the
witnesses who had given evidence we're in debt
and he said he had judgment against them.
Judge Kimball ruled that the testimony was
inadmissable, and counsel noted an exception.
Father Col umbia was then put on the stand
and the court granted him the privilege of
reading long statement that had been pre-
pared. showing the family history as far back
as the signing of the declaration of independ-
ence.
The statement showed him to be native of
Mansfield, Ohio. an old democrat now Of the
greenback party. 1t also showed him to be a
newspaper publisher in days gone by well as
his connection with various organizations
among them being the Harlem syndicate the
"Sons and daughters of America" the .'Sons of
Temperance"
He produced papers to show that the name
Father Columbia" is used by authority of the
New York legislature, but as the certificate was
not properly made out the judge would not
admit them in testimony.
The defendant also said that the record ap-
peared in the printed laws of 1889 Defend
aot said he the owner Of real
estate in New JERSEY which, he thought
uuNoh tho AoIinct. Woulu DTl1lS Dut
he would not surrender his claim for : 1 OOO. OOO
He said he never had any desire to hold land or
anything else in his own name, and SO he holds
the land as trustee.
The court heard long historical statement
from the defendant about his religious and pa
triotic views and interrupted him bv asking
where his 81 ,00O. 900 worth of land was located.
I'm Butler county, Mo-" he answered, Il
own one mile square,
Defendant produced the deed dated 1869 and
the court said that the deed had never been re-
corded.
'No, sir" said the defendant, sit has never
been recorded
III all the papers are like this remarked
Mr.. Pugh. 81 object to any of them being Of
fered in evidence
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-23

During the twenty-four hours ending at noon
today burial permits were issued from the
health Office for the following:
White-Wm. Hsislett. IL wears; Samuel f.
Hobbs, II wears; Kate e. BoudInot. "a years;
Kate VI. Refer, 81 wears; George Breen.
year: Ralph Young. year; karl 7. Sch~nrz. 4 year;
infant of Fred I. and Mary T.. Roys. s hours.
Colored-Frank Adams. IL wears: Prince
Williams. 81 years; Jeanette Garnett. 3 year,:
Cassie Waters. wears: John H.. Hall. a. years;
Andrew Queenan. - wears; PercIval Il. PhiIip-
years: Alberta Chapman. wear; Irene Har-
ris. months; Ed ward Brent. months.
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THE COLUMBIA CITY DISASTER.
Corrected List Of the Victims of the wrecke "a
Express.

PIrTsBURG, Pa. Feb. 23-The corrected list
Of the killed and injured in yesterdays acci-
dent to the Atlantic express, on the Fort WAYNE
road. at Columbia City, Ind. as received at the
headquarters of the Fort Wayne road in this
city increases the number of injured to twenty
eight, all of whom, it is thought, will recover.
The names and extent Of the wounds Of the
eight other passengers are: Miss Lizzie Stolen,
Lsrwill. Ind. back injured and face bruised
Mrs. Frank Higgins, Fort Wayne, head
cut and body bruised; H. NJ. McGill,
Nashville, Tenn, hurt internally; A.
White. Eaton, Ind, arm bruised; Miss Clara
Sanders. arms bruised; A P. Arnold. Wood
stock, ILL.,, head and leg bruised; Mrs. J. A.
Atlerson, wife Of the injured mail clerk, badly
bruised.
The following corrections in the list Of in
jured published this morning we're also given
out by the Fort Wayne officials: Susan Strayer
DeGraff Ohio; Rev. C. Harvey, Webster. Ind. !;
]. A. Pugh, Sc 5th avenue, Chicago; John Heth-
enberger, Van Vert, Ohio: Mrs. John A. Brown.
Whiting, Ind; Conductor j. Finnell, Fort
Wayne.
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ONE PRICE.
CASH
CREDIT .

And that ''one price, shall he iotrer than
similar qualities sell for in any cash Furni-
ture House in WASHINGTON Can We say
more. Our reputation goes out with every
Article We sell-and We will stand by IL. If
yOu buy for cash our prices are the lowest
II you prefer long time and easy weekly or
monthly payments You are as welcome TO
them a. 20 the air yOu breathe.
MATCH
THESE PRICES
IN ANY STORE
IN WASHINGTON
Plush PArlor suite. pieces go N.
Hair-c'oth PsrIOr suite. pieces. 80.
Solid Oak Bed Room suite. bevel glass in
bureau. sl3
six-foot Oak Extension Table. 50 90
Woven Wire SPRINGS. s1.1J
Brussels CARPET. Ter yarl. 20,
Ingram Carpet. per yard. :Jc-
$O-pound II air Mattress. 81
All tire CREDIT you wsnt-but not q penny
discount for cash. No notes 10 sign-weekly
or monthly payments
Nemake and lay all carpe. free OF cost-no
ehsrse for waste IN matching figures
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-23
THE MARRYING HABIT
Major HaygOod, q Confederate Veteran
Charged With Bigamy.

ATLANTA, Ga, Feb. 23.-Major Edward A.
Haygood, cousin Of Ex-Governor Haygood of
South Carolina, and a confederate veteran, was
taken to Charleston, S. c., yesterday to be
tried for bigamy. On the train we're two of
his wives. Major Haygood went to Chicago
seven years ago and there married Mrs.
Duncan. who was his third wife. She is said to
be worth 100000. year ago they came here
Several months ago the major went TO South
Carolina on business. His visit was protracted.
Ten days ago Mrs. Haygood heard that her
husband was in Jacksonville. Fla. sick.
She went there and found him living with
young wife. whom he had married in Charles
ton. She brought him home and the other
wife followed and had him arrested for bigamy.
He explained that he was suffering from an old
war wound while in Charleston for which he
had to take morphine 1t was while under the
influence Of this drug that he committed what
he calls 1.-THE indiscretion of marrying again be-
fore his wife dead
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-23
sigma Chi Ofrc~rs Elected-

Epsilon Alumni Chapter, Sigma Chi frater-
nifty. today elected officers AZ follows: Presi-
dent. Robert Farnham; vice president. George
\. Acker; secretary, Chas. y. Rhetts; treasurer,
Louis Mackall. jr.; executive committee. Regi-
maid Fendall, Maj. Saml II. Walker. Andrew b.
Duvall, Robert Farnham, George n. Acker.
Louis Mackall, Chas. y. Rhetts II was de-
cided that fraternity headquarters during
inauguration week should be at Dr. Munson's in
the Mertz building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-23
IRISH SECURITIES FALL,
The Prospects of Home Rule Assigned by
some - the Cause.


Some as the Cause.
LONDON, Feb. 23.-The stock OF Guinness
Sons Company, limited, of Dublin, has de-
clined G1l a share in this market The de-
cline is believed to be the result Of and in SYM
patty with the general fall of Irish securities
on account of home rule prospects and appre-
tensions.
DUBLIN. Feb. 23.-The financial agitation in
Ireland on account of the dread among security
holders of the effect of home rule is increasing
Bank of Ireland stock today shows an additional
fall OF IS and Guinness Company stock of $40,
while the stock of the Great Northern railway
OF Ireland shows a decline of 81 a share.
THE POPE APPROVES THE HOME RULE BILL.
ROME. Feb. 23.-The pope in conversation
with Cardinal Logue today said that he ap-
proved of Irish home rule. Justice to Irish
Catholics, the pontiff said. would tend to
strengthen England The pope eulogized Mr.
Gladstone, who. his holiness remarked, had his
heart IN the success of the scheme so dear to
his good Irish.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-23
LIFE DISGUSTED HIM,
Suicide of Pierce Stevens Hamilton, Cana.
dian Poet and Journalist.

HALIFAX, n. S., Feb. 23.-Pierce Stevens
Hamilton. aged seventy, poet and journalist.
one of the most elegant and forcefu of Cana
dian literatteures. who died at the general hos
pital yesterday, having committed sui
eide with laudanum. in early life
practiced law, but tired of that and
devoted himself to journalism. While
registrar of deeds for Fairfax county
he wrote series of brilliant articles
attacking the liberal government of the
day. and for that reason was removed from
Office. Subsequently. under a conservative
government. he became the first commissioner
of mines and minerals Of the province.
In 1874 the liberals made him chief fishery
officer for Nova Scotia. While holding his po-
litical positions he accomplished a great deal Of
newspaper and other literary work. He came
to Halifax few weeks ago and has been very
Respondent. On Tuesday he announced his
determination to die and swallowed three ounces
Of laudanum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-23
FOREIGN NOTABLEs COMING.
Mr.. Ward McAllister Tells What New Yor
Will DO for Them.

MIR. ward McAIlister Tells What New YOrh
VIII DO for Them.
NEW YORK, Feb. 23-Mr. Ward McAllister
gives some interesting information in regard
to what New York society would dc
in the way of welcoming distin.
guishsd visitors who might come here
for the worlds fair. Mr.. McAllister
said he was asked to arrange ball at the Wal
dorf Hotel in 5th avenue, for the spring. but
had not seen his way clear to do so. The gen.
tleman who had the lease of the hotel was very
anxious that the stamp of fashion should be put
on the house by an entertainment given under
the auspices of McAllister.
But can't do it now,' remarked Mr.. Nc
Allister. You see the difficulty is that ladies
who are in society have no ball dresses in the
spring. They have worn them all during the
winter, and they never want to get new ones
until the autumn.
'Of course" continued Mr.. McAllister. this
year will be exceptional, and l NAV give a ball
at the Waldorf after all. So far as know no
special arrangements have been made for the
reception OF European aristocrats who visit US
this year. For some time have been in cor
respondence with number of English noble
men who intend to come here to the fair.
There will be a great many of them-more
than the public has any idea of. l AM not at
liberty to mention names, but they will be not
able people.
ho'O oo'iscu my EuRiisu llltnus W CO1Ilc III
June or not later than July. Some may arrive
even earlier. New York society will visit Chicago
in June so to be able to get to Newport in July
and it will be good thing for English and
foreign aristocrats to see Newport in July and
August, when it is at its best. Struggling
British noblemen will probably come here
later after the Goodwood races and the Cowes
regatta.
''Hoi polloi will crowd Chicago in September.
but not the fashionables. who will prob
ably see the fair in finished condition.
Royal visitors. such as the Princess Eulslie
and her husband. will certainly have special
mention. although no reception arrangements
as yet have been made Representing, as the
princess will. the government of Spain, grand
dinners will be given in her honor, possibly a
ball and feie champetre either at Jerome
Park or Morris Park
MIR. Diodati Thompson, who was present dur
ing the interview, remarked that Princess
Eulalie was related to the Count of Paris. whom
he had met abroad and was aunt to the boy
King of Spain. He said further that he under
stood that the princess would go to Cuba and
sail thence in a Spanish man-of-war to the
United States.
''Ah"' added Mr.. McAllister, ''the friends of
the Count Of Paris in America will see that the
proper thing is done to make the princess stay
In the United States pleasant one, you may be
ouite sure of that ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-23
FOR YEARS A LEADER,
Death of Arthur Leary. q Prominent Figure
in New York Society.

>" we" hofk society.
NEW YORK. Feb. 23.-Arthur Leary, who was
for generation a social leader, and who made an
envlable reputation a lawyer in finances
and politics is dead. He was attacked BY grip
some time ago and was unequal to the complica-
ton which followed, and expired surrounded
by his relatives at his home, No. 80 5th avenue,
at o'clock last night
An attack Of grip incapacitated Mr.. Leary
about Janbsrv and after shaking it off he was
taken down with pneumonia, which SO weak
ened his system that he died of exhaustion.
No announcement of the death was made last
night, and several friends among them Cor
nelius Vanderbilt and Phillip Blocker, called
this morning TO inquire about Mr.. Leary's con-
dition. They were shocked to hear that he had
succumbed to the attack Of pneumonia
For generation Mr.. Leary was leader of the
most exclusive set in New York society. but of
late years he did not seem to take such great
interest in social affairs. He was a prominent
member of the Union and other clubs.
He was always of studious disposition and
even in his young days snjoyed a reputation
FOR scholarship. From an early age he was
sociated with large financial and shipping in
terests. among the latter being the Cunard
Company. Mr.. Leary was sixty-two years old
and unmarried
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-23
Will Not Run at Ivy CITY.

Mr. c. L. Havemier writes to The STAR in
reference to statement including his stable
among those which have signifed an intention
to participate in the Ivy City meeting as fol-
lows:
81 have not authorized such an announce
ment and do not intend TO start any If my
horses at Ivy City under the present manage
ment Ny stable is now CHARTERED at Benz
mng preparing for the regular spring meeting
at the course
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-23
The Findlay Nomination.

1t appears that the nomination of John V. r.
Findlay of Maryland to be arbitrator for the
United States in the matter Of Chilean
claims was rejected by the Senate
Tuesday, when the agent and secretary
were confirmed. The rejection was
not made public for the reason that, under the
rules OF the senate, 1t will not be in order until
two succeeding executive sessions have been
held Tor a motion to be made to reconsider One
such session was held yesterday and it is
possible that such motion may be
made At the next session. Mr.. Findlay. having
been appraised Of the condition Of affairs, which
Is saio 10 De due to the opposition Of the Mary
land Senators, is making a strenuous effort TO
have the vote reconsidered. As this is still pos
sible an effort to reverse the former action may
be made
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-23
OVERDUE STEAMERS ARRIVE.
Tho Nostrian and Monaghan Come Int
Port at HALIFAX.

Inc Nostrian and Monaghan Como Into
Port 1t Halifax.
HALIFAX, n. s.. Feb. 23.-The overdue Allan
line steamers, Nostrian and Monaghan, came
into port at $50 o'clock this morning in COM
pany. They were both OF the harbor at an
early hour this morning, but were OBLIGED.
owing to the storm, to lay to until daylight.
The Morgolan left Liverpool February 9
during strong westerly gale and did not arrive
d Movtiie until the next night After leaving
AovilIe freeh gales were encountered. which
contanued with but slight abatement during the
entire voyage. Tremendous seas were running
and dscks were rspestedly swept, but no serious
damage vas done. The Nongolian BROUGHT
twenty-five cabin passsnesra
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-23
A. w. THURMAN's REMEDY.
National Bank Circulation to Be Based or
Silver Dollars.

SfIVer DOLLARS.
COLUMBUS, OHIO, Feb. 23.-Allen W. Thur
man has plan which he thinks will solve the
financial problem and dispose OF the currency
question to the satisfaction of all. His PROPOSE
ton is that silver dollars shall be the basis for
national bank circulation. The banks are to be
required to deposit in the United States treas
ury 80 per cent in silver dollars, upon which
they are to be permitted to issue 100 per cent
Of notes. This wolld always insure special
payments and give the banks a profit on their
circulation which they do not enjoy
Mr.. Thurman argues that silver and gold
would, with free coinage and this amendment
to the national banking laws, be at parity in
twenty -four hours and the strife between the
two metals cease.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-23

piece of meat out Of doors Douglass county Col
it will cure itself in few day.. II Won nav. ~-.k
lunss. that's good place TO live n Won can't ar
rsnTe 70 20 Just Yet. buy bottle Of a. o. Taylor
fune hye. pat into it six eight ounces Of rock
candy and when Dissolved u<e IL a, a u,~d,rtne n
wii relieve the cough and ft may make Won vel.
Druerists and sroc~rs sell the whisky Chester n.
os sons bottle Il and their 10 ON the label
and over ths cork Of each botti~ CHESTER n
GRAVES son. Sole Proprietou.. Boston. ~.
TrsAs supplied BY
sAAks L DARDouR eox,
W0hingssA. Do
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-23

then be referred to the District committee, and
In this way start could be obtained on this
long-delayed improvement. Senator Faux ner
says that this is the most that he hopes for.
THE BOARD OF CHARITIES BILL.
Mr.. A. G. Warner, the superintendent Of
charities, has written to Senator Mcmillan
asking him to find an opportunity in the re-
naming days Of the session to call up the bill
to establish a board of charities. he considers
the matter of the utmost importance to the
District
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-02-23
Fon

Eight years. writes Mr. Y. MoRTOSsoS.
editor Superior Posten. Ishpemins. Nich.. II
suffered the most e1ecruciatinE pains from
rheumatism. both In Sweden and America. and
almost despair-d of ever finding relief Finally. de-
tsrnin.d 70 trJ AYERS sARsAPARILLA. having
heard Of many eases that had been cured byit. Be
FORE beginning to use :his preparation had Mr. Tul-
esn Of Iron Mountain. Mich, a graduate in phar-
macy from Sweden. snslyzeit- He informed me that
IeOuid use AYERS sARsAPARILLA formy
RHEUMATISM.
Not only without fear but. probably. with benefit
sccordinely took Eve sir bottles and entirely
cured This was IN 1884, and during all these years
hsve hardly felt pain"
After suffering severely for year. from rhAu-
msssm. Twas induced to try AYERS sARsAPA-
KILLA. and received immediate beneft.--D s WIN
CHESTER. Holden. Ne.
AYERS sARsAPARILLA.
Pr.psr-d by Or. J. c. Aver Co. Lowell. Mass.
CURES OTHERS. WILL CURE YOU.