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The daily gazette., 1879-07-26
yellow Jacks vagartes.

Many years have passed since the re-
volted negroes IF Hayti drank the health,
In grim pleasantly, of "their good friend
and ally, General Yellow Fever" whose
ravages had reduced the French invaders
from 81, 900 to 1000 in single summer.
But the scourge is still as formidable as
ever, and not less capriciOus than for
midable. AT the Brazilian port of Per-
nambuco, in 1872, the ships in the har-
Dor were throwing their dead overheard
by dozens, while the town itself was al
most untouch d. At Rio de Janerio, a
few years lat-r, many residents remained
in the city with impunity throughout the
whole of the sickly season, while num-
bers of those who had fled died soon at
ter their return. A cabin-boy on bark
In the roadstead of Bahia was twice lett
the sole survivor of the crew, and re-
mained for days in the corpse -peopled
ship unhurt. But, despite these singular
cares, the recent experience Of Jamaica
shows that the best safeguard against the
pest is scrupulous cleanliness.
The daily gazette., 1879-07-26
FOR SALE.

4. Or RENT.-A three story bi ick house
win all the modern Improvements.
No. 3O2 Jackson street. Rent low. Apply
10 MCELWEE,
Jy22-1N, No. 6O4 Tatnall st.
The New York herald., 1879-02-06
MIR. ASTOR'S BAGGAGE.

During the early part Of last September Mr..
William Astor and family arrived in this city from
Europe per White Star steamer Gcrmania They
brought with them large number of trunks. which
contained wearing apparel made abroad. and
which the customs officials the dock sent to the
Appraisers Department to have the proper value
sessed thereon The appraiser returned the clothing
dutiable to the amount OF Sl.SsO in which de-
cison Collector Merritt coincded and the money
duly paid. Mr.. Astor. however. appealed to the
Treasury Department and served upon the Collector
protest. This protest was received by the Collector
September 81, 1873. and the appeal sent at the
time to the Treasury Department
The Secretary OF the Treasury. under date Of
November T. 1878. approved OF the action of the Col
ecor and IL thought that here the would rest
Yesterday. however General Merritt served with
q summons in the of William Astor vs.. Il. A..
Merritt, to be tried in the Supreme Court of the
county of New York. The case will be defended by
the United States government. and. on certiorar,
brought to the United States District Court. The
decision in this action will be awaited with much in
terest by tourists. it will establish the right
reverse Of the United States authorities in couipcl-
ing passengers to pay duty on personal baggage and
we apparel.
The New York herald., 1879-02-06
DAVENPORT INVESTIGATED.

HOW THE 1868 NATURALIZATION PAPERS WERE
MANUFAcTURED-ovER FIFTY THOUSAND DOL
LARS PAID THE DEPUTY MARsHALs.
The Congressional Committee institutng inquiries
into the charges preferred against Commissioner
Davenport in connection with alleged false arrests
and intimidation of voters at the last election
sumed proceedings yesterday. at eleven o'clock, in
the Federal building. There the usual large at
tendance Of spectators.
Ex-Unied States District Attorney Bliss was called
and Mr.. Davenport stated that he proposed to show
by this witness that he present in the Supreme
and Superior courts in 1868 and was aware of num-
bers of naturalization papers being issu ed at that
time. the applicants for which not in court.
Mr. Bliss said it was his custom to go through the
courts every morning; he should judge that many
the applicants were not present; on one day, when
the ''machine was in full blast, he thou
sand of these papers issued he several hundred
papers issued in one day by Judge McCunn; the par
ties for whom they were issued were not present and
did not take the oath of allegiance; this business
went on nearly every day during October, 1865 and
worked with great uniformity.
Mr.. Davenport then offered to show by the records
Of the Supreme and Superior courts that there
over eight thousand applications for naturalization
papers for 1868 that not in the handwriting Of
the applicants, but the offer was rejected by the com
Assistant United States District Attorney william
p Fero testified that he present before Commits
stOner DavenpOrt when examinations were being
made and saw party discrimination.
On cross-examnation he said he remembered the
Whelan case, when Foley went bail for him; Mr..
Davenport asked the witness il he knew Mr. Foley.
and, when he replied in the negative. then sad II
suppose you will require twenty-four hours to ex-
anime the sureties;" the witness to this replied
that he should il he didn't know the ball. he thought
that Mr.. Davenport consulted the District Attorney
about these "6S' papers. and indictments were or
dered III twenty-one cases-a sufficient number to
properly test the question.
Deputy Marshal Kennedy recalled. said that the
amount paid for the services of deputy marshals in
the late election about $56OOO: this reduc-
ton from 1876 and also 1872, when the expenses
amounted to nearly 100000.
Further testimony given by H. H. Mason and
James p. Davenport, clerks i'll the Commissioner s
Office. and by Deputy Marshal Holmes. after which
tho committee adjourned till ten o'clock this morn
ing District Attorney Woodford will be examined
The New York herald., 1879-02-06

houses and as we'll ventilated any large public
building Now right here in Greenwich street.
is Public School No. 20, and suppose you and take
over and how it Is ventilated. 1t is good
day for test as the air is heavy" So saying. ex-
Mayor Wickham put on his hat, and, accompanied
building. The basement and the playground and
the water closets first inspected the latter being
ventilated by a shaft running to the roof and carry
ing of all the offensive gases. Here there was moth
ing to complain of. Ascending to the first floor his
ex-Honor opened the door of Miss Armstrong;
taneously observed that the atmosphere was trife
heavy and looking for the perceived that only
window out OF six was opened.
Ex-MAYoR's THEORY.
Mr., Wickham gave instructions to have three more
windows drawn down from the top six or eight inches
and before he quit the room he drew attention to the
fact that the air was already becoming perceptibly
purer. "That's my theory" he remarked 'let the
teachers only attend to the matter carefully and the
air can always be kept undehed." The class rooms
on this hoor offered for comment except the
absence of plenty of solar light. Ascending to Miss
Butts floor there found marked Improvement
in the quality of the light and exception could be
taken to the ventilation The windows in the as
sembly and class rooms were for the most part
lowered half pane except where it might induce
draught. The thermometer varied as much as from
sxtyfour to seventysix degrees in the various class
rooms the average being sixty-eght degrees, which
is considered the hygienc standard of heating. In
felt from the only window that was open and that
the ex- Mayor will remedied. Mr.. OBrien, prnci-
pal of the upper boys floor claimed perfection for
the ventilation he and his pupils enjoyed. The at
mosphere here was certainly as pure as could be ex-
pected and there abundance of light. Ex-Mayor
that every school building in the city had thorough
an examination.
The New York herald., 1879-02-06
MODEL HOMES FOR THE POOR.

A free exhibition of designs for model house for
working people opened at the Leavitt Art Rooms
Clinton Hail. Astor place, yesterday. and will con-
tinue open until the 18th inst In December
last the Plumber and Sanitary Engineer. in con-
junction with Messrs. d. Willis James, +. B. Thur
ber Henry Pelew and Robert Gordan, offered prizes
aggrcgating $500 for the best designs for model
tenement house, the object being to make these de-
signs serve guides for remodelling the old tene
ment houses, constructing ones. remedying
many Of the worst evils of our present tenement
house system and furnishing to the work
ing classes habitations blessed with sun
light, fresh air. privacy and good sani-
tary conveniences at q reasonable cost. The
competition closed at two O'Clock on last Tuesday
afternoon. and its originators are highly pleased
with the interest manifested in their plans. One
hundred and designs have been received
The Committee of Award consists Of the following
gentlemen: -R. G. Hatfield. architect; Charles +.
Chandler, President Board of Health; Revs. John
Hall, DID, and Henry G. Potter. DID,, and Robert
Hoe. This committee, on the 18th inst will select
ten Of the most meritorious designs and number
them in order of merit. The author of design No.
will be paid $780, the author Of No. =, $l25 of No
S75 and of No. 4, $50.
The New York herald., 1879-02-06
A TALE OF VENGEANCE.
from the London Globe.l


The blue waves of the Norman coast have boen the
scene of little drama quite worthy in its way of the
pen of Theophe Gautier. lady. prosecuted by
an unwelcome admirer. had given him q sharp re-
bun and the ungallant lover had retorted by in
suit addressed to her in the public streets. The lady
neither said nor did anything at the time. but
served to herself the right of revenge at suitable
opportunity. 1t will amuse some English readers to
hear what was the opportunity found most suitable
for the purpose. The fair avengcr of her own
wrongs appears 10 be an excellent swimmer and she
pastime in the open at Deppc. Then. swooping
out from the quarter OF the ladies' bathing
chimes and bearing down upon the unsuspecting
bather she proceeded to subject him to that playful
but eminently dsagreeable proceeding known in
English schools as "ducking." Laying her hand
upon the back Of his head, she held IL firmly down
under the water. and had no difficulty. notwihstand
long she liked. Every schoolhoy, how
ever, knows that the art of ducking to be
thoroughly successful should be practiscd with
good deal Of moderation, and that with
out the admixturc OF Ifudcnce the effects are
not unlikely to be tragic In this the rfymph
whose hand nerved with all the bitterness of
passion. went Just little too far, and reduced the
to state OF inconsistencies from which he was
with difficulty recovered. He was, however. dragged
ont alive. chiefly by tho assistance OF hts prosecutor
who saw her mistake in time, and took an early op
portunity, as well he might. of saying goodby to
Dieppe. His turn for vengeance has 10 seems, now
again come round and he has instituted proceedings
against the lady for attempt to murder him. The
actually likely to be heard at the Asszcs
they do not read severe lesson to this ungallant
prosecutor.
The New York herald., 1879-02-06
FATAL HOSPITALITY.

Frank Thompson, clerk. thrty-nine years old.
was found at eight O'Clock Tuesday evening seated
on stoop in state Of intoxication in Chrystie
street. near Broome. He was locked up in the Tenth
precinct station house. whore hafpast seven yes.
terday morning 1t sscortancd that he was in an
insens BILE condition. An ambulance was sent for
but before s arrival the prisoner had expired in his
CELL II appears that the deceased had been out of
employ ment for considerable time and lived apart
from his wife. On Tuesday evening he went
to visit friends in Greenwich avenue, where he was
entertained with plentiful supply of liquor. After
starting for home, II he had any he met by two
friends who, seeing that lie was intoxicated, under
took to guide him to the residence of his wife in the
hope that shc would take compassion him and
give him shelter for the night. Their strength gave
out in helping him along and they left him ON the
soop in Chrystie street, going themselves TO notify
his wife Of his condition.
The New York herald., 1879-02-06
THE POPE's PICTURES.

Rome correspondent of tho London Globe.l
The walls Of Rome covered with placards
informing the public that two portraits in oil Of Leo
KILL which cost 1000 lire. exposed for sale in
q furniture shop. The story of these portraits is
curious On the elevation of Cardinal Pccci to the
pontihcate sgnor Guido Molinari. a Roman artist
ntwe to Cardinal Franchi, Secretary of STATE and
quested permission make two portraits of the new
Pope with without payment. The Cardinal
yielded to importantly and consented. subsequently
Ills Emnenco made inquiries and found that
Molinari bore very high reputation as an
artist, but as the painter was so modest in
his original demand the Cardinal felt no
great dsquiet about the matter. When the portraits
arrived they were considered 20 be wretchcd like
nesscs and Franchi made up his mind to stick them
in and TO give the artist the liberal donation
of 500 lire for hts trouble. Before the payment
made Cardinal Franch died. Molinari then went to
the Vatican to demand his reward, and when he
heard that only 500 lire be given 10 him he
appeared to be astounded and boldly claimed less
than 1850 lire The heirs of Cardinal Franchi were
unwilling to act precipitatey and sent the two pie
lures to a sworn valuer. Martinetti. The pic
lures were shown 10 Professor Bompiani, mem.
Der of the famous Academy of st. Luke. The
Professor said that one of the portraits was worth
100 lire the of the and pignents and the
other ut high valuation he estimated at 900 lire,
but before court he might put it's price at loo lire.
the inferior picture being worth nothing beyond 100
lire Molinari reduced his claim to 900 lire for
both pictures aud the heirs of Franch offered to pay
700 lire in full quttance. Another Academican Pro-
fessor rani being privately nterrogatcd confessed
the pictures valueess. Relying probably
those privately expressed opinions OF the pro-
fcsscrs Martinotti. the valuer, proposed that the
DISPUTE should bc submitted to- tho Academy of ~.
Luke and that its decision should he final and with
out appeal The proposal was accepted and the pro-
fessors OF the Academy. including Bompiani aud
The New York herald., 1879-02-06
NAVAL REFORM.
PLAN FOR REDUCING THE NUMBER OF
OFFICERS

PLAN FOR REDUCING THE NUMBER OF
OFFICERS.
To THE EDITOR THE HERALD
No one will dispute the fact that for the number of
men allowed by Congress for the navy the officers
in Of its requirements. Under the present
system of filling the vacancies for cadet midshipmen
the number graduated yearly is in excess of the
losses by death and by oil other in the line
1 desire to make suggestion as to how this
may be prevented At present each Congressional
district is entitled by law to have cadet midship
man borne upon the register for six years. II real
economy is desired by those having the appointing
power they should be willing sacrifice portion of
their political and other influence which results from
the privilege Of selecting candidates for cadet mid
shipmen. AS it Is too late for Congressional
legislation to affect the appointments for 1879 my
plan is to make no others for four years-that is,
until 1883; then one-half of the members of the
House of Representatives to have the privilege Of
selecting the candidates. the other half to have the
appointments four years later-viz., in 1SS7-the
alienation to continue in the future The Presi-
dent at each four year period as 1888, 1887 &c. to
be allowed 20 MI up the vacaneles N the ten ap
No vacancies which may occur from any cause
whatever sickness included) to be filled until the
regular time for the Congressional and Presidential
appointments. BY this plan there will be but a
single class Of cadet midshipmen at the Naval Acad
emy at one time. and the navy will receive fresh
instalment of young line officers once in four years.
The expense of running the Naval Academy
will be very much diminished. also propose
that the cadet engineers be put upon the same loot
years. As their entering examination is competitive
all question to Congressional and other influence
is out of consideration. Under circumstances
should there be at the Academy any ''turn backs" !"
unless there are the best of for supposing
that they complete the course in the four years
and if any circumstanced should fail they should
be dropped.
be reduced to the lowest standard OF numbers to
meet the actual requirements of the service
FEBRUARY 4, 1879. NAVY.
The New York herald., 1879-02-06
THE SNOW STORM.

ITS UNEXPECTED ARRIVAL, BRIEF STAY AND
DISMAL DEPARTURE-DAMP AIR AND DIRTY
STREETS.
If the Day Of Judgment shall come as suddenly as
the snow storm of yesterday it will find many un-
prepared. 1t was certainly cold. gray morning.
and if stood to make diagnosis of the character
and complexion of the sky overhead and the drec-
ton of the wind the thought of might possibly
have occurred to his mind; but folks going to bus
moss had no time for such observations and took it
for granted that the of snow about
over. After eleven o'clock, to the astonishment
Of the mutitudes in the streets. myriad flakes
of soft, feathery snow were scurrying down
and covering just and unjust alike, with robe
blematic of purity and innocence. Thicker and
thicker fell the flakes until it made plain the city
Of New York was in for old fashioned snow Storm
Many were the reproaches people heaped upon them
selves for leaving their umbrellas and rubbers in the
closet at home. silk hats suffered they never
suffered before for the snow melted as 1t fell and
soaked through nap and pasteboard. IL accumulated
fast along the sidewalks and where the throng of peo
pie was greatest, along broadway, the walking was
unpleasant to the last degree. The snow kept on
coming IL 1t meant to stay. but found foothold
nowhere along the thoroughfarcs and was remorse-
lessy troddcn of all resemblance to its original
self Preparations set foot at the street
railroad depots to double up the teams, the belief
being that the storm would be a repetition of tine
last one Had the tempcrature fallen as the Signal
Office disposed to predict. IL might have proved
memorable night In meteorological annals: but it
went the other way. and night and rain
supervened the glory of the pretentious snowfall
at an end. Along the river fronts fog appeared
to hang. through which the ferryboats. coming and
going. loomed up like monstrous spcctres. The
sells ut anchor in tho North River were dmy visible
through the descending veil and pilots had to
else all the caution possible The Jersey shore
a shadowy outline and the houses Brooklyn
Heights vague and indistnct us the features
of mirage. The Park wore an uncommonly at
tractivc appearance. though without the jingle of
sleigh BELLS the merry laughter OF children and the
customary crowd of promenaders. After ak O'Clock
the streets of New York were as dismal as they well
could be. 1t was truly nasty night, when ono was
fain to seek the comfort OF his fresde.
The New York herald., 1879-02-06
ERHARDT'S CHARGES.

THE MAYOR AGAIN CALLS ON THE ACCUSING
COMMISSIONERS FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION
ABOUT THE CONDUCT OF THE POLICE BOARD.
The correspondence between Mayor Cooper and
the Police Commissioners promises to become very
voluminous. Already His Honor has sent two letters
to Commissioner Erhartt and has received two COM
munications from that gentleman and one from Gen.
eral William f. Smith. The following is the latest
document the subject that has emanated from the
Mayors ofice:-
MAYORS OFFICE NEW YORK. Feb. e. 1879
JOEL b. ERHARDr, Commissioner OF Police:-
ssy
you be required and that you will gladly your
assistance in such tgaton To this add that
position of complainant limit the scope my action by
attempting specification q details and that you do not
action of your own.
published in the Of the 2sth uls which
ferred in letter to of the 3ls ult and which
Ss up
d
inconsistent and that grievous have been done
dsc"s 81 @
SpS ss not % aes q. g. sn OF
hav. been that members Of the police
iSe guide Seen S
Ss Ssr" sTfn
politics has besn with the Board Of Police
with hs sng judicial SSS
that transfers OF officers have been made crafty
sonHl spite to advance individual party interests
that has becn carelcssness neecncy perform
ing the dutes imposed by Law the Board and
least Of the Board has gvon instructions to certain
members OF the police force what party assist
at the election hold In November, 1878
OTHKR CHARGES.
You state further that the existence OF the evils and
abuses of which above alluded is known all
tho members of tho Board just we'll to yourself and
that 10 Is also known them that the past
have witnessed most rapid and still continuing demora
izaton of the police force In conclusion
you wiling by your silence to longer be
responsible for the of four with the of
only.
understand that this communication was ordered on
earlier laid the table certain resolutions proposed
you relating to the same subject
l. do not however that have been relieved of
your responsibility; whatever your reluctance APP
complainant fear circumscrbc the of
my action, do why should ~ comply with
my request tor Information.
assume that you made your startling allegations upon
facts within knowledge Acquaintance with these
facts would In nowise limit inquiry might make, but
should expect receive thercfro important assistance
again ask you To send me, can, compat
bly, with your other public duties, detailed statement of
the facts which allegations based. Yours
respectfully, EDWARD COOPER, Mayor.
COMMISSIONER NICHOLS Chairman Of tho Street
Cleaning Bureau. asks Captain Gunner. Chief In
spector of the Department. Have you seen any
streets dirty In New York;
'Never." the Captain replies.
'what! Nevcr?
"well, hardly ever"
The New York herald., 1879-02-06
"OWEN" TO MURPHY.

Owen Murphy. the ex-Excise Commissioner. has.
through an assignee. commenced suit for the
amount Of his salary from May l. 1876, till Decem
Der D. 1877. The suit was yesterday commenced in
tho Supreme Court by James II. Walters
assignee of owen Murphy TO recover s777 II for bal
nnce OF salary alleged 10 be due the latter
Excise Commissioner from May 1876. till December
"a, 1877 The complainant sets forth that Murphy
was engaged in the active performance OF his duties
as such Commissioner from May !. 1876 TO December
r. lSI! the date of his hght and that he continued
to hold the Office OF Commissioner oi Excise until
january ~, 1878 lthe dAte of his rcmoyan.
The New York herald., 1879-02-06
A PARRICIDE PLEADS GUILTY.

In the Newark courts yesterday Martin Coleman
withdrew his previous plea of mot guilty and
pleaded vu con,endsre to the indictment charging
him with killing his father few weeks ago. His
counsel explained that his client deeply regretted his
act and was now anxious to go on the record In as
mild form possible. subject to revocation by
the Prosecutor the plea accepted, and o week
from Saturday was set down for sentence.
The New York herald., 1879-02-06

Grandi met and unanimously signed the following
verdict:-"The heirs of Cardinal ranchi are bound
pay 1000 lire for the portraits painted by Signor
Molinari." The money paid, and by way or re-
venge the public are now invited by mural placards
to inspect the portraits the receipt for 1000 lire and
the signatures of the professors of the Academy,
which are all exposed to view in the furniture ware
house in Via del Teatro Vale. No. ST.
The New York herald., 1879-02-06
MARRIAGES AND DEATHS.
ENGAGED.

LIpMAN-wRcHsrER.-M.H II. LIPMAS. of Salt Lake
City. to Miss JULIA Is. WEcHsK.RB. OF New York. No
cards.
Salt Lake and San Francisco papers please copy.
The New York herald., 1879-02-06
MARRIED.

MERs-McGurRE-Ry the Rev. Father Lynch.
MARY c., daughter Of James Mcclure. to JOHN j.
SoMERs both of Staten Island.