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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-14
NEW-YOEK CUSTOM HOUSE METHODS.
WINS OF SEVERAL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. HE'D

VIEWS OF SEVERAL OFTICIALs-CoLLECTOE HE'D
DEN AND I'M WIIGHTR~.
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attention with result already Of notuIou- applra-
ton The removal Of Wcglcr Bacon In the BIookI,n
,s,rict N,iu, les. t. , rc,,v,l Of every We, cher
"9'I''' -'''''4- '''' '''" 'N ~ ''''' ' w. '-'
under this system VIII remedy the matter ana the ap-
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duty and against at vllorcn rates and expressed the
opinion mat IN. repeal OF The "molcty law has dc
prNeu the Government OF m'ph' oI uoaS oi rev cH"'
aud stimulated underyaluatiOus.
I,,.trct. ,tt,ruov bor-n.i,n.r rerortcJ that "a.
'O'
number OF SUITS p'hH"E III MS os'rIct against
the Collector about $500, AMI said OF these
suit no one is now fully r.aiy for trial am informed
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A9''"0'''' "''I'' Va ' '"''' "'''' ''' ''' '''''
can be prepared Tor the coming term OF court IN sup
nic,.utarv rernrt Mr. Dn.s,iuer States that fin. mum
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Oct oI SINUS IoI IolIo''"I" "'1u" ID INC 'Hil''
states Distr'ct-Auorney In New-lork from 1853
10 June ~ l-7I during which pcrlod the
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m"'o'S 10" ""' !" i''''' "' ''' "-'' '''
total amount recovered was 9,b96,2JJ and that the
number of ike suits begun since the repeal Of the uoicy
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cred F333,1'L'
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Eoo'S "'c' ~ "iu'e "'' 'i'I 'd''Io' 7c''i" years
past The custom seems to exist that nearly all the i'll
voices from France or Switzerland are made out Tor
c., H., ,,. ,,, tho t...,,.t ST.. -, go MIN,
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u"'oh lH' 10 ''Il"cu ny INC I"'' V'"V "' various
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-14

by the election Of officers. The project meets n
,iuroynl All throu I'll the district. There are now
or our Republican clubs the district ant IL Is -
sentiment OF the great majority of me pun s the
nue cu, which would serve as ralIylhS polHC ~
Kepubictus or the district would be very ucn
cLe Marty I'm tho district l. In excellent cOuuuohi
ad frnig II was one Of the two Republican alstticts
Which m Is Il gave greater Republican majority TIA"
tu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1885-12-14
TAKING STEPS TO STRENGTHEN rA,nANY.

The condition Of Iimmany Hall may best be-
described as one of unrest There is snail clique who
cndcayorlng Hrrogato to themselves Of the
credit for The victory which the organization obtained IN
November These individuals cannot bc made to be-
the TimInIny victory due ia good part To
the series ~ bllndcrs which the County Democracy
leaders committed before ANA at Saratoga winding mp
with their nominating phcnomonay weak county
ticket, whose defeat confidently Ircdctoi by clear
healed politicians from the minute 10 was named.
The clcar-hcadcd men ~ 1ammauy Han arc decidedly
the opinion that wOId be- better 10 bring iu the men
VINO have held I0Jf from IunWauy Hal or have been
aiicnatcd from 10 way another. John f. Az
new. Andrew II. Green Jordan l. Mott and others OF
their tandug have announced their willingness
into the organization. Robert T. Roosevelt. the amateur
fisherman has been made member al the TulIauy
Society, and VIII certainly gp INTO the new General
Commit OF 1856 ANA the Committee ORGANIZATIONS
Reg John Reilly that uc VIII bring Mr.. RIo,.-
vet II he has to take him on his own drlegI tiuu
This Will not be necessary, however Mr. Roo 3ycL
viii In from his own Assembly distcict The
small clique, composed mainly OF Ere Commls sioucr
Croker, senator Puuktt, Coroner Martin ana lne or
two others think that II strong men btou -ht IN
their influence In the organization viii Ice lrssCre. ~
their opposition II continued. there II strong prDbI-
by That the who have been proposed f,r utifl-
bcrship viii not allow their names u Ice used tllA
manner that several OF those who Ia ma le
Timmnuy possible VIII leave tho organization.
Nearly an Of these business men, IL uoWtG dtpc nd
cnt on politics FOR living. ana their withdrawal Wo aid
be a serious blow to the Organization. Tine deles ~
the County Democracy was a scrO's rrveise. u al
y,ed action the part II lHnnauy Han w0uld naR
the reverse only temporary.
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house from the roof above, which,
in moment, increased to quite a
shower. The few representatives
in the hail and the officers ana pages
rushed for the doors and for moment
they seemed to expect an explosion and
see repetition OF Saturdays scene in
the Britishh house of parlia-
ment. There was no water
and no way of getting at the
fire except by the steps OF narrow iron
staircase, running three stories, upon
which two men cannot pass each other.
After some delay, however, buckets
of water We're passed up and
what came dangerously near being
serious confiagration was averted. In
the room in which the fire was con-
fined We're stored tho records Of
the first session of congress,
with the original reports of commit
tees, of the proceedings OF the house
and reports Of various heads of depart
ments, including some valuable reports
dated 1890. The close proximity
Of the fire to these volumes rem
dered it most miraculous that
they were not burned. They could
meyer have been replaced and
their loss would have been great mis-
fortune. Members of congress eX-
pressed surprise and uneasines that
there should be such lack oil
means for eXtinguishing fire breaking
out in this way. The fire is supposed t.
have started by electricity, as number
of wires used in lighting the hall pass
the point where the fire began.
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Notes From Kaufman.

KAUFMAN, Jan. 26-ISpecial. THE Ice
and snow has left. Stock has suffered
severely for the last month, and large
per cent. will die before spring, unless
they are fed.
The telephone wire from here to Ter
rell was broken in thirteen places by
the last freeze.
The HERALD has been unusually wei.
come during the bad weather, and has
been eagerly sought after for the earli
est information concerning the outside
world.
Notwithstanding the unfavorablI
weather, an excursion of fifty ladies
aud gentlemen went up 10 Dallas from
here on the I'D to hear Clara Morris
Tire trip on tho Texas Trunk was made
pleasant by the prudent forethought o
the ladies', who spread u bountilul iuncl
on the train and treated tho company L
some choice music. The comforts ant
enloyments on tho way contrasted ia
vorably with the leo and rain aud howl
ing winds without. The verdict of tn,
excursionists was against the play
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ktthe rxnoaition.

NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 26.-There was a
moderate attendance at the exposition
on Sunday. During the afternoon the
Mexican band played in the music hall
before an audience of several thousand.
To-day will be rcd letter day in the
history OF the exposition, elaborate ar
rangements having been made for the
reception of liberty bell.
THE OLD BELL ARRIVES.
To-day was q great day for the exposi-
ton. Extensive preparations have
been made for the recep-
ton of the famous liberty
bell from Philadelphia Among others
invited to take part in the proceedings
was Jefferson Davis, who met the
special train bearing the bell at his
home Beauvoir, Mississippi, and made :
briei speech there. A large number o.
citizens of New Orleans and Philadelphia
also met the train at that point ana al
came together TO this city, where thu
miles. The car bearing thu
bell having been received on stand
ard-gauge trucks at Elysian Field
street, steamed along the levee ant
much enthusiasm was shown. 4
grand reception was arranged I,
take place in the must
hall of the exposition building
but several unforeseen delays oC
cured, and II was found neceS
sary TO postpone tho receptio
ceremonies to Wednesday afternoon
Music nall wass packed with people
Tho weather is very fine an
the attendance at the exposition th
largest since the opening.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-01-27
NEWS FROM WACO
ACuLPRlTFROM CORYELL Gagged
He skipped In 1876 with 100000 and II
Girl-Morc Misery for Mr.. Richoy
"A Residence Burned
Debate-Weather.

WACO, Jan. 25.-lSpecial. News is re
ceived here of the arrest, in the Indian
Territory, by Sheriff w. II. Lanham, OF
Coryell county, of James X. Raby, for
merly of the same county. For many
years, up to 1876, Raby had been sheriff
and tax collector of Coryell coun-
ty. He was prominent man
and wealthy. In the years above men,
toned he suddenly disappeared, leaving
behind the faithful and loving wife OF
his youth and carrying with him q
young girl OF Gatesville. More than this
| IL was discovered that he was over
100000 short, as tax collector, in his &C.
counts with the state and county. These
creditors sued Raby's bondsmen, but
very little of the money due was
recovered. 1t was estimated he carried
with him nearly $4,000 in clean
cool cash. There was great hue and
cry, but Raby was not captured, al
though he was often heard of in Cali
fornia and other places, The present
sheriff of Coryell, quite young man,
somehow learned the distin-
guished fugitive was living com
Portable in tho Choctaw nation,
and went after him. How he accom-
plished tho arrest Is not known, but he
got him, brought him to Texas, and
Raby is9now in the Gatesvillo jail, the
whole exploit being accomplished with.
out any flourish OF trumpets. The
news as above related comes to the
HERALp's correspondent this evening
from an entirely reliable source.
Senator Richard Harrison, of this
county, was one of the bondsmen o.
James Il. Richey, In one ofthe four forg
, cry cases against RiChey. BY his attor
ney he filed application to-day, 10 sur
! render Richey and he released from liza
bllity as a bondsmen. The sheriff there
upon arrested Richey, who was at hi
, fathers house., and he mad
new bond, bail being fur
nished by two kiusmen, In the count,
court, this afternoon, Judge Evans de
! cided that Richoy, ns guardian of tn
, minor heirs of the Trice estate, IL In
indebted to said estate In the sum o
= $500, and ordered him 60 pay over til
!, same. 10 is said that his bondsmen vii
have 10 settle this, and that he will b
y prosecuted for embezzlement.
The residence of City Attorney Blau
u situated in the suburbs, remote fror
~ fire extinguishing facilities, caught fir
at noon and was destroyed. Loss, S2OOC
no insurance. The fire originated frol
u defective ilue.
Q The Literary and Ethical club tC
II night, at Liberal hall, debated the 70
a loving proposition: "Resolyed, Th'
y the handwriting on the wall at BE
% shazzsr's feast, was not u miracle, bt
r, due 10 causes and agencies well unde
n stood to-day" DIR. q. G. McGregor
y leading physician, who has devote
!, much attention to, and Is n believer
+ spiritual,sm, took the Affirmative.
IS Very fine clear, cold weather to'da.
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Tom nnhilirnn Fired.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26,-When the
senate went into executive session to-
day, Representative 0chiltree, ofTexas,
was in consultation in the senate cloak
room with Senators Jones, of Nevada,
and Maxey, OF Texas, relative to
Texas appointment. The three
remained in conference more than half
an hour, during which time the senators
discussed the treaty under considera-
ton, Mr.. Ochitree left the c!oak-room
and, going upon the chamber floor,
went 20 Senator Coke, of Texas, to con-
suit with him. The latter was comforting
with Senator Vest when Oohiltree
tabped him on the shoulder. Senator
Coke for a moment was nonplussed'
Turning TO Ochiltreo ne said:
"What the devil are you doing mere,
Don't YOU know wo arc in executive SEES
stony"
Senator Vest laughed and warned
Ochiltree not to let Senator Edmunds
see him. "fIe win arrest you and put
YOU in lail," he continued.
Assistant Sergoant-at-Ar Cnrlsue
appeared at this iunoture, exhibiting
much surprise at Ochiltree's presence
He asked no questions. but taking the
Texan by the arm, hurriodly escorted
him to the senate door, told him "'ge
OUT and closed tho door upon hlin'
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Down Town Merchant

Having passed several nights dis.
turbed by the agouies and cries of suf-
fering child, and becoming convinced
that Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
was Just the article needed, procured u
supply for the child. On reaching home
and acquainting his wife with what he
had done, she refused to have IL admins
tered to tho child, as she was strongly in
favor of homeopathy. That night the
child passed in suffering, and the parents
without sleep. Returning home the day
following the father found the baby still
worse, and while contemplating another
sleepless night, the mother stepped from
the room to attend to some domestic du'
ties, and left the father with the child
During her absence he administered O
portion of the Soothing Syrup TO the
baby, and said nothing. That night al
hands slept well, and the little fellow
awoke in the morning bright and happy
The mother was delighted with the sud
don and wonderful change, and although
at first offended at the deception prac
ticed upon her, has continued to use tn,
syrup, and suffering, crying babies ant
restless nights have disappeared.
single trial of the syrup never yet failcI
TO relieve the baby and overcome tn,
prejudice of the mother. Sold by nj
druggists. % cents q bottle.
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The Military Entertainment.

The entertainment to be given this
week, on Thursday evening, for the ben
eft of the military and the poor of the
city, promises TO be grand success.
Mrs. Raymond Howe will appear in
zouaye costume in a drill with Corporal
Fred Logan, OF the Dallas Rides, and
will recite the "Sword of Robert Lee
in riding costume, accompanied by her
horse. There will be grand "battle
scene between the two rifle companies
followed by Miss Annie Davis, who will
recite the touching poem Of Searching
for the Slain," after the battle. The
costumes are many of them furnished
by Mrs. Howe, and are very elegant and
appropriate, especially those worn in
the "Gobble Duet" by Prof. Nelson anC
Miss Sophie Rowley. AS a large por
tion of the proceeds will be given to tn,
poor, IL is TO be hoped the house will b,
crowded on Thursday night. All WHIT
attend on that occasion will be sure X
DO present the following evenings.
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can't. Eads ana peep Water.

WAsHINGToN, Jan. 26.-Capt. Eads
was in consultation with the members
OF the river and harbor committee to-
day, relative to the proposed improve
ment of Galveston harbor. lie re-
fused to accept the proposition agreed
upon by the committee on Saturday,
anu said he would undertake the work
for B per cent. OF its cost.
The committee was not disposed
to accept his proposition and de-
cided TO agree that he should
be paid salary of $4,000 year to su-
perintend the work and $4,000 for each
foot Of water he gained, the latter, how
ever, not 10 bo paid until a
depth Of twenty-five feet is
Obtained, Capt. Eads agreed to under.
take the work. The appropriation Of
$1,000 600 with which to begin the work
made on Saturday, was to-day reduced
| 60 S500C00
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Fort Wortb CrImInnI Dudpc,.

FoRT WORTH, Jan. 26,-LSpecial. l.
The case against Charles Herrin was
to-day continued to April, tho defend
ants attorneys gaining what they
fought fortune.
DIR. Stephens, who killed DR.. Wallace
at Mansfield and who is now under ar
rest for murder, has sued out writ of
haboas corpus, the trial of which began
to-day. Its thought he will be granted
bail.
John High will DO put on trial for his
life tomorrow. High is accused of kill.
ing Il barkeeper named Lawson, who he
is charged with robbing. After getting
tho money, the robber took hatchot
and hammered the life out of his victim
by striking him over the head.
Big excitement was created on Main
street, near the White Elephant, about
O'clock, by pistol play. a man
had had words with Tom
leaving Kim with the remark; al will
meet on any ground In Texas, with
any weapon" Wilson had walked
down Main street when Bovine re.
turned with pistol in hand and walked
straight into the theatre, hunting fol
! Wilson, A large crowd congregated
and officers hurried to the scene, where
they found Wilson crossing toward the
theatre, pistol out, ready for Bovine
and half dozen Others with their pops
ready. Bovine was arrested and the
shooting averted.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-01-27
Tome of the Stool, Market.

New YORK, Jan. achievements
firm. Railways steady. state securi-
ties quiet. The market opened gen
orally q to ~ higher; advanced Is to =
during the first hour. After 1880 coal
stocks generally were iirmer and adj
vanced 4 to q. In tho last
hour the market was stronger,
owing TO tho agreement OF
the coal companies. Compared with
Saturday, prices closed generally
higher, Central Pacific Il, Lackawanna
~, Delaware IL Hudson ~, Erie =,
Kansas IL Texas -, Lake Shore 5s,Louis-
vile d Nashville =, Missouri Pacific A
New York Central *, Northwestern 3s
Northern Pacific preferred q, Pullman
Palace car |, st. Paul Is, Manitoba -
Texas n Pacific q, Union Pacific ~
Western Union ~. Those that were
lower were Burlington Il Quincy u, Or
ogon Trans-continental u, 81. Paul pre-
| ierred "a.
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More Mexican Chaos.

SAN ANTONIO Jan. 26.-[special.l Tho
recent editorials and other utterances
in The New Orleans Picayune,
and subsequently, copied by
the Galveston News, have been
copied in every Mexican paper in the
Republic, and through rewriting and
translating,h have become distorted ,caus-
ing intense excitement among the
people. The belief is universal among
the people that the United
Statos intends buying the eastern
half of Mexico, and that
negotiations arc already in progress
with the Diaz government. The
project is widely condemned
by local papers and the
people echo their sentiments 1t is the
sole present topic of conversation, 1t is
very unpleasant here for Americans, as
they are universally looked on as
woud-be aggrandizers OF the fairer
! portions of tho republic.
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wears old. She was living with her
brother and his family at Newport. She
and her husband, George G. Winslow,
have been separated for several years,
He is living at present at Lewiston,
New York. A few months ago Mrs.
Winslow returned from sojeurn in a
sanitarium for treatment for insanity.
To-day, the family left her and her two
children with two servants vi The house,
while they went to church. She retired
with her children to room, the SER
wants noted the absence Of the children
and made search. They found her
room locked and raised the alarm. Mr..
Davis, brother to Mrs. Winslow, broke
the door open and found the scene as
described,
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1885-01-27

Ladies should reflect we'll before us
ing any preparation that Is applied to so
delicate q surface as the skin. Any
cosmetic will at first impart heautify-
ing effect and not apparently iniure the
skin, but in very short time little
blotches and discolorations appear on
the face which conclusively show the
poisonous drugs In their composition.
II can DO safely said that more than two
thirds of the face powders contain these
injurious ingredients. Pezzoni's medi.
Gated complexion powder Is not only
absolutely free from all deleterious mat.
ter, but its principal ingredient Is an
active curative for all diseases of the
skin, II has stood the test OF years
Sold by all druggists.
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The Cotton Cases

The trial of Joe Lahnstein, one Of the
alleged cotton swindlers, in the district
court, is attracting considerable alter
ton. The court room was filled yester-
day with spectators who listened ea-
gerly to the testimony adduced. Eas-
ton was not introduced again, but was
followed by Mr.. II. b. Strange, cashier
of Oliver Il Griggs' bank, who testified
as to Lahnstein representing the bills OF
lading which he got csshed on the
Texas Il Pacific, as genuine. Several
other witnesses were examined and
night session was held. The present
term of the court closes Saturday, and
night sessions will be held until the
case is closed.
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Gaiveston's Bounty to Eads.

GALVESTON, Jan. ga special meet
ing Of tho city council was held this
awarding Capt. Eads $4,000 for every
foot of water gained on the Galveston
bar. The proposed bill agreed
upon by the river and harbor
committee of the house allows $4,000
for every foot Of water obtained.
The action of the Galveston city council
in thus increasing the amount TO $4,000
is taken with view to encourage and
induce Capt. Eads to accept the super
vision Of the proposed government work
at tho terms proposed in the pending
81, 500 to cover the expenses Of the com
mittee of five citizens, including Mayor
Fulton, who start for Washington to
morrow evening in the interest of deeI
water,