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EXTENSIVE FIRE UP TOWN.

Nine Houses burned I'm West Forty.
fourth Street-sevcnty-five Families
Turned Out OF House and HOme-The
Loss Estimated mt About Fifty Thou
sand Dollars.
About half past two O'Clock Yesterday afternoon fire
broke out in the two story building No. 317 West
Forty.fourth street, between Eighth and Ninth
nues occupied by J. Alderman Son, manufacturers Of
the extract of coffee The whole of the building, with
the most part of the contents, destroyed Total
loss $1,000; insured for $1,000.
The fire extended to a frame building adjoining, No
49, occupied by Andrew eser, manufacturer of cued
hair which was destroyed Stock and building
at $10,0 00 partly insured.
The flames next spread to the frame and brick build
ings Nos 321 and 1928 occupied by John Beck cabi
net makers factory which also totally destroyed
Loss estimated at $4,000 Insured for that amount in
the Hamilton and Stuyvesant Insurance Companies
The fire next spread and destroyed the dwelling
house No s15 occupied by Jacob Ryer Loss estimated
Aat S. 900; insured.
From this building the large four story brick
msnt houses caught fire, Nos 3l3 and 81. The first
floor of occupied grocery store the other by
Fred. Schneider, as a bakery The tenants got out
great many of their articles % furniture In damaged
state. Both buildings were destroyed Loss estimated
at $50, 0O0 most part ms red
Two frame dwellings in the Of the adjoining lot,
Nos 307 and 800, were considerably damaged by fire.
Tho origin Of the fire not ascertained IL is said
that the IRE would not nave spread 10 tnat extent haa
there been more nre apparatus AZ the nre In season
was reported that two engine companies ~ TINS dstrct
refused TO 40 turthcr duty ono OF IN Sc ENGINES was
taken possession OF ny The ponce VINO Win TWO Oh its
members and the engineer worked " anu oia good
service. BY the fire seventy-ive amiie were turned
houseless into the streets
Az one ume u was SUPPOSED that tne entire oiock
would 90 swept away oy te names, ana ears were en-
tertained tnat the IRE W" id De communicates 70 tne
numerous frame Dulid'ngs on the opposite sue Oh inc
street. and many oil the made preparations to
remove tneir ehects 10 ~ aisthce put inc nre was
rnnA IN tha amor np nd
Dudings NOS So ana 3os one door from the corner o
Eighth avenue.
Musoums anu Ahc"fes n"T"e" =" '"o
United states.
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fITTsBUkG, Fa-, July 10, 1000.
The Plasterers' Convention, composed OF delegates
from the several States Of the Union to-day Chaa
Mclean OF Boston, the President called the convention
to order After the examination of credentials the Pro-
proceeded the election of officers for the ensuing
year. and the following gentlemen were elected:-Pre-
sident Charles Mclean, OF Boston; Secretary, Thomas
H0nahan Of New York; Vice President David Mahony.
of Washington, D. c. Treasurer Lewis Minton, OF New
ark, N J.
Highly encouraging reports we're then read until the
hour Of adjournment
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FIrst Hea.-Two to ono on Clay. capital start was
effected at the second attempt Clay having tho pole
Both TO the turn where Morrill, broke and lost
three lengths which lead Clay carried past the quarter
pole in thirty eight seconds Down the backstrctch Nor
r broke again. but lost nothing in doing Clay passed
the half mile In rs a. with the same lead Morrill, still
breaking and catching reducing Clays lead TO length
passing the quarters in which style they made the
homcstretch turn. Halfway up morrill, broke again,
badly and at the drawgate took Clay oil his feet also,
neither getting down again until just nearing the score,
Clay winning the heat by head, in 2:34A
Second HeaL-Bcttng two To on, on Clay freely
taken. At the first attempt even start effected,
Morrill, taking slight lead and Clay of his feet before
reaching tho turn where the former increased II TO three
lengths There was change passing the quarter, in
TO close the gap but In the attempt broke badly at tho half
mile Morrill, opening wide gap, maintaining II past
the three quarter into the homestrech and winning
easily on his own terms, Clay pulling up inside the dis
lance. Time, 232x.
Third Heaf-Four 10 one on Morrill, good start Tho
two side by side TO the turn where Clay broke and
quarter pole, in thirty seconds Down the back
stretch Clay went all pieces and did not get down for
time, Morrill, being sixty yards ahead the half
milc In 115h, and increasing II " one hundred yards
In making tho homestrctch break Of Morrill, half way
up only saving Clay from being disanccd Time, 235
Fourth Heat Ton to Morrill, An even start.
thirty eight seconds Going down the bsckstrstch Clay
broke and Morrill, increased his lead two lengths passing
the half milo in rs gaining II TO the
when Clay made another bad break, Morrill, leading eight
lengths into the homestretch and trottng homo his
LEISURE tho easiest possible Of winners Time 232X.
After the trot the judges decided that Clay md Dex.
ter were 10 the same stable within ten days both could
not start for the rot Thursday and neither Morgan
nor Ethan Allen were there that purse would be or
HopoKEN COURSE, n. J.-TRoTTING.
Tuesday, July ll-Purse and stake $500, mile heats,
best thrce In hve:-
8. NJ Mills entered g. H. }. Clark, In harness..
J. Francis entered Major, In harness. 2
J. Walton entered oh. g. Morrill, 10 wagon ..... dis
Time-24ok, 2:40, $50.
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Arrival of q Pacific Whaler.

NEW BEDFoRD, July 13 1895
The bark Islander, Captain Cash. arrived here to-day
from Tacahuano, Pacific Ocean, April rs, with one thou.
sand barrels sperm OIL four hundred barrels whale oil
aud throe thousand pounds bone. She had previously
sent home twelve hundred barrels sperm and hun
drsd and nf.y barrels whale oil and eighteen hundred
oounds bona
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Burley, the Lake Eric Raider, Releases
ON Bail.
DHHon, July -, ls6s.
Buriey the raider, has been discharged ON two h0s.
sand dollars bail
The Adtut.nt Generals Convsntion.

Boston, July Is, 1895.
Tho Adjutans Generals in convention to-day made re-
ports showing the number Of troops furnished By the
following statos:-Mane ooo6s killed and died. asia;
Vermont, 81, AGO. Connecticut 81, 4oS; Rhode Island,
1855 West Virginia. 2sOl2; Massachusetts,, 1881 100;
New Hampshire, 81, 25s Kansas a. slS Pennsylvania,
800, 900; Iowa. "a, 36s
On motion Of General washburne Il was voted to peu
ton Congress 70 deliver each State the days captures
by the regiments OF such States
The members OF the Convention visit Rhode Island To-
TO partake OF a clam bake. On Saturday they
will make excursion to the White MountainA
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Movements Of CHIEF Justice Chase.

Chief Justice Chase, who is graduate Of Dartmouth
College, OF the class Of 1920 and is the youngest
member Of his class and at present visit TO his
daughter, Mrs. Senator sprague Of Rhode Island will
attend the commencement at Dartmouth on the 18TH
10th and 10th inst The fact that the Chief Justice has
Just returned from tour Of observation through the
Southern Suites will add the interest Of his presence
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CONGREGATIONS.


Jeandebeure lager beer saloon, all Of whom con-
siderably damaged by water
No. ls-Frst floor and part Of tine upper part occupied
O. book by Dick Fitzgerald Loss about So 000
insured for $4,000 Top floor, French Wheat prin-
terra Loss 81, 900; insured Building damaged $500.
Condition OF the Fire Last Night.
At ten O'Clock last night the IRE nearly extin.
yuished. Tho steam, which rose in clouds from the
piles OF brick and DEBRIS showed that intense heat
still ruled them, but except this and light taperik
6ame which OCCASIONALLY raised its head here and there
dashed for little and disappeared there appeared be
mo Ore whatever But at twelve O'Clock the flames burst
form from the upper story Of Of the Ann street
buildings, causing no little excitement In the neghbor-
hood The fremen we're again promptly on the spot,
and succeeded in queng the flames in few minutes.
AL further danger was now over, and the remains
'of the fire presented pretty much the same aspect
that all immediate relics Of large fires do Several
streams Of water were still kept playing upon az pro-
cautonary measure and to cool oil the bricks and debris
Tho police also kept guard in the vicinity Of the IRE
70 protect the unwary from approaching too near
the dangerous places The crowds still fingered In the
streets and the curiosity which kept them in the vicinity
could scarcely be kept in control by the police, on many
occasions without dscourtey the part Of the officers
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Inn portant from Canada.

Cabinet council held yesterday.
II s rumored that Lord Monck has received important
dispatches and that Parliament will be Immediately sum-
moned.
G. A. Seward Is here and dined with tho Lieutenant
.(Sovernor last npht
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OF rnn HERALD.

In your notice Of returning veterans yesterdays
and 10 days paper you state that the One Hundred and
Second regiment tho only ono from this city In
sherman's army Permit me 10 mako . correction.
The Seventeenth New York Veteran Volunteers wers
with sherman In all hts campaigns from vlcksburg 70
Washington, and were attached 10 the lighting -Four
tccDth army corps. The regiment will DO mustered out
t.morrow, aud will arrive here on Sunday morning A
90 eutiop Is hong prepared Tor them JF
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Fire I'm Cincinnati.

CSdNHAH, July H. I505.
o. q Munays soap factory, No. Genssse street,
was destroyed by nre this morning. Lo@ 5000; in.
sur,noc $1,000 Cinsmsters carriage and wagon fac.
tory Immediately adjoining, was damaged 70 the extent
Of $4,000; partly insured
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Ladies for the Country-f You Wish
BOOTS AND SHOES for yourselves and families buy shem
At MILLER co.'s, 81 Canal street
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The Turf.
THB SARATOGA TROTTIRG MEETING.

This reunion Of trottng men and trotting horses was
to have commenced at this most fashionable Of watering
places Tuesday but unfortunately heavy rain storm
set in that morning, compelling the posponement OF
the Of the trottng exercises until the
following day wednesday, when as fair day as
shone broke the Springs and its vicinity, and the
track found in splendid condition. owing to the
ture Of the soil and the extreme bestowed upon it
by the Saratoga Association. Many important improve
ments have been effected since last The grand
stand then pronounced the best and most elegant in
the country In the interim has, however, been length
ened one hundred and twenty feet, the whole Of
which il costly sheltered both from and rain,
all the seats cushioned, and II is a per
feet model Of luxurious comfort. Another feature
worthy Of imitation elsewhere is the arrangement OF
special department for the press In the most eligible
ston fenced or from intrusion, and furnished with all
necessary convenicnces Tho enclosure in front of the
grand stand has been turfed, and capacious field
stand erected the whole circuit Of the rallied in
both sides-all the arrangements that could con-
tribute the comfort Of the patrons Of the meeting be-
ing Of the most aluent description, for which the
citation merit high eulogy. Tho attendance excsed
ngy large the grand stand being well filled by the at
present resident beauty and fashion Of Saratoga tho
elegant toettes Of the ladies presenting gltterng
ray In the summer sunshine.
Tho event Of the opening day was the stallion
trot for purse Of $3.50, for which there
were Eve entries viz:-Henry Clay, Young
Morrill, Ethan Allen, Andy johnson and Mount
Vernon Owing TO the unhtness Of Ethan Allen and
Andy johnson, and Mount Vernon going lame the
day before, the reduced to q match between
Clay and Morrill,. In the pool betting ON Monday eve-
ming tho odds 500 TO 500 Clay against Morrill,
Mount Vernon fetching only $50 In average pools Of
$500 On Tuesday the betting ranged at even, and then
IN C1av vvhil the nO he
freely backed At two TO The srictest punctuaty
observed, the horses being ut the score precisely
at eleven A. tho time assigned for starting. The
judges Col. s. d. Bruce, Of Kentucky; Mr.. j. N.
Marvin and Mr.. C. H. Dexter
SUMMARY
WEDNESDAY July 12-Purse 81 $50, milo heats best
three Ave. In harness. for all stations, barring George
Wilkes
w. H. Woodruff named br g. Young Morrill,. l l
| Hiram Woodruff named blk. Harry Clay.
| J. b. Murray named CHI 8. Andy Johnson. DR..
A. w. Mann named Mount Vernon. ......... dr..
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Arrival OF Cotton NJ Cairo.

VkINIl, July INUD.
Five hundred and twenty nine bales OF cotton and one
hundred and thirty three hogsheads aud six hundred aud
ninety seven boxes Vi sugar arrived hero 70 oax
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Collegiate Convention.

OIHCAUO, July 10, I000
In the National Commercial Collegiate Convention 10
day plans for national Geographic institutions and for the
establishment Of national normal Spencerian institute
discussed. Measures projected for perma-
nent national organization TO carry forward the general
purposes Of this convention At q public meeting In
Smith Il Nxon's Hall this evening Rev DR. Hatfield,
General Garfield and Professor Mccoy addressed the
YantiOn.
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Public Reception TO General Sherman u
Columbus, Ohio.

CoLusBus, Ohio July 49, 1865.
Major General Sherman had public reception here
to-day. In the OF his remarks he heartily
endorsed General Cox announcing him the next Gov
ernor Of Ohio. He also said he not, under any
circumstances candidate for Gubcrnatoral Prosi.
dentisl honora
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Phelps' Headache Tetragons Will Ger.
tany crr Headache sckpess OF the Loss Of
Appetite Rctaed by ali drugsss wholesaied By r. A.
LOvEJOY, " Fulton street
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Henry A. Daniels. Consulting and Opes
ratve Surgeon No Union Special attention 70 AL
diseases Of the pelvic viscera.
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Ladies' BELT Buckles-New sty1es-Two,
three twenty dollars each for sale by O. o. Abhh.
AIS Broadway, one door below Canal street
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Notice I'm Regard 20 Freedmen.

Tho Superintendent OF Freedmen At Shreveport has
given notice 70 the planters that they will not be allowed
70 drive their aged helpless and nrm slaves from their
plantations Ia being practsed by those who desire 10
get rid Of Thorn
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Hemorrhoids Radically Cured I'm ten
minutes without the the knife oausc acid By
HENRY A. DANIELS, n. d. Consulting and Operative
Surgeon No. Union square.
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Gouraud's Medieated Soap cures Tan
Pimpies Frecke sunburn Eruptons, and all skin bern
ishes depot ass Broadway Calender Phisdelphia
Bates Boston; Johnson Detroit and druggists generally
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Grover Il Bakers Highest PREMIUMS
Elastic and Lock stitch Sewing Machines 40 Broad
way. New York, and rs Fulton street, Brooklyn.
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No. IN Broadway, corner Of Cortland

Trusses, &e.-Marsh a Co.'s Old Estab.
Lady attsndanh
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wheeler Il Wilson, No. 02B Broadway
roek sutoh sewing Machine snd Button Hole Machina
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Smith, Martin ~ Co.,,
Bankers and stock Commission Brokers,
No. IL Broad street
New York.
a. s. 80 LOAN AGENTS.
The different denominations hand ready for immediate
delivery and liberal commissions allowed 70 parties purchas
classes Of government securities purchased and for
sale
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To Soldiers
AMERICAN rwHLTnAw) WATCHES.

Lat every soldier before he returns home provide hmssn
with
AMERICAN WATCH;
better be made OF money than 70 invest IN 80
Of theee durable and accurate umspeces r. . nnd 81
value 20 ws known that pocket full OF silver dollars
wouldn't be useful.
For sale aud Warranted by -
IMPORTERS AND DEALERS IN
Watches JEwELRY AND SfLvERwARB,
Keepers Of the City Tine and Agents Tor the Sse Oh -
American (waitham) Watehea
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Howe Sewing Machine Company, Elias
HOVE. Jr. Prs.ides. No sa0 Brosaway. Sew Yort.
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Chevalfer,s Life for the Hair Restores
gray original color stops s falling out keeps the
Stands above comparison with other hair
dressing Sold and ut Office No LIN
Broedway. BARAH A. CHKvALIER. n. d.
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Cristadoro's Hair Dye, Preservativs
and Wig Depot Wholesale and retail No. Aston HOUSE
The dye applied BY skillful artists
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THE WEEKLY HERALD.

Tho Best and Cheapest Newspaper I'm the
Country.
The WEEKLY HERALD for tho present week, ready.
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A.-NIarsh's Truss Institute, 222 BROAD
way, Museum Building Trusses, Shoulder Braces SIX
Elastic Abdominal Supporters Silk Elastic Stockings Ac
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I. M
A. Jchers, 573 broadway, is Selling his
81 reduction Ladies' Visiting the
try should buy their Shoes ut JEFFERs 53 Broad
way.
Address TO SmOkers.-PolIak & Son,
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street Pipes and Cigar Holders AT RETAIL cut to order
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Rnid.-AH Housckcepers are Advised
BUTCHERS Lightning Fly Killer. Sold by all drug
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A Great Reduction In Furniture at
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New aud elegant styles now ready
Burke, OF 400 Broadway and 154 Full.
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Cristadoro's Hair Dye, Preservativs
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The dye applied BY skiiful artists.
Corns, Bunions, Enlarged Joints, and
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Corns, Bunions, Enlarged Joints, and
all diseases Of the feet cured By DIR. zACHARIk. N
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Burke, OF 400 broadway and 154 Full.
ton selling his stock Of Summer Has at greatly
dured prica
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DIR. Hunters Root Tfncsurs and Botanic
Extract cures scrofua evil old uloera
bloches sruptbons pmples bos eryspslas letter salt
rhsum 81 Anthony Ore, scad head ngworm cAnoerous
tumors eyes, Ac &c leaves the blood pure the com
pleron and the SUSTAIN free from disease No. Dfv-
sion street, n T.. since 1854
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Great Reduction In Furniture at
WENTWORTH SONS Mammoth Warerooms 100 Bowery.
New aud elegant styles ready.
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A.-Marsh's Truss Institute, 222 Broad.
way, Museum Building -Trusses Shoulder Braces, SILK
Elastic Abdominal Supporters Silk Elastic Stockings &c
Carefully applied and satisfaction guaranteed Open till
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Address TO SmOkcrs.-POl1ak ~ Son,
Meerchaum manufacturers, 692 Broadway, near Fourth
street Pipes and Cigar Holders at RETAIL cut to order
hniled and rapared
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A Rnid.-AIl Housckcepers Advised
to use DUTCHERs Lightning Fly Killer. Sold by all drug
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A. LETTERS, 573 broadway, is Selling his
Shoes 10 81 reduction. Ladies' visiting the
try should call and buy their Shoes at JEFFERs o3 Broad
MAJ