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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-21
FLAMES IN THE HAYTIAN LEGISLATURE.
uNE-FfFTH OF PORT AU PRINCE DESTROYED BY
fNCENoIARIE


Washington, July 20.-The Department OF State has
been informed by the Minister Of the United States
at Port au Prince that on July some unknown per-
son fire 10 the upper floor Of the Chamber OF Depu-
ties while that body I'm session, and the flames,
being famed by tho wind spread over the town, con-
suming about one-tenth of IT, including many of tho
public buildings such the Chamber of Deputies, the
Department OF the Interior, the War Department.
the new School building, the Civil Court house,
the Government printing Office, the Protestant Epis
copal Church. the house of the Bishop of Hayti and
that of the Minister of War
On Juy 4 at 10 an incendiary fire was started
in the private residence OF the Minister Of Justice and,
the wind again blowing gale, the fire was only
stopped by reaching the burnt district. II is thought
that about one-ffth of the city has been destroyed
by the two fires, which are believed to have been
started by petroleum,
The Government is making every endeavor to as
certain the perpetrators of the outrage, who, when
convicted, will be instantly executed.
Guards posted at every corner and the streets
arc patrolled The French and English Legations are
guarded by French sailors from the war vessel In the
harbor. A detachment was offered by the French
Minister for the protection of the American Legation,
but the offer was declined by Minister Thompson.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-21
A HARD RAP FOR CHAIRMAN MILLS
THE PARTY CANDIDATE FOR THE GOVERNOR

SHIP OF MICHIGAN DENoUNCEs THE BILL
Washington, July 20 SpeciaD-Chairman Mils
received emphatic warning to-day as to how the
Democracy Of the Northwest take his tariff nkering
1t came in the shape OF open letter from Wellington
r. Burt the Democratic candidate for nomination as
Governor Of Michigan, to the delegates OF the State
Convention literally tore the Mills bill TO pieces
and showed what contempt this Democratic leader
has for the " Dark Lantern bill' The letter says
among other things:
think the bill dscrimnatcs against Michigan In
taking 100 per cent all OF the duties from the
principal commodities manufactured in this State, while
there comparatively small reductions made on the
manufactured products OF other States The bill IS nos
the same day when Endorsed at ST. Louis and
apprehend that IL Will be the ten days hence.
Indorsng this bill IS like enthusiastic parents UNDER
taking TO give the unborn child before IL Is
possible for them to know its SEX and where there Is
possibility Of its being stiborn. II not indorsng the
Mills bill In its present form IS not be good Demo-
crat, then / am not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-21
p,..vs ro RELrEyE BROADWAY.

At the meeting the Board Of Street Opening ye'sr
day the matter OF tho College place opening was oroush'
up. and the Mayor gave general invitation =" ~
torested 10 express their opinions. No one ia'o'"s
10 tho proiect appeared several speakers ah"cco
who were against the Elmst opening Inc eo'.s.
place plan was referred to committee 70 hha Wv VIZ
cost -. 49,, Az
ON the Elmst question, Mt Van Aanus anu =.
- ,s .ron ,he,r HI weakly contention as 70
nhess ,ho nroner,y.owners were 10 or against 10
Each presented figures" and asserted facts % p.ss
the popularity OF his side. and the Mayor e' 80,
his determination no, TO for 10 until no was
fed that the owners Of the properly "sh.oe Wv na
nut through A proposition TO extend Mano" ~ :.
sus a. through Lafayette place met with favor ana
was referred to Commissioners Newton MSss'
Forster.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-21
TO PROBE THE FRAUD AT THE NAVY YARD.

No further Arrests made yesterday in coDnec-
ton with tho alleged frauds in the supply OF stores
10 the Navy Yard. United States Marshal stafford
stated that there were warrants out save those
which were served for the arrest Of Daniel Laird and
John S. Mars. Mars released on his own rccOg-
nzancc yesterday afternoon and Laird was admitted to
&c 800 bail Mars Is a broker for the tea firm OF
Houghtaling g. Co.. at No. 142 Front-st., New-Yorh
He claims that his transactions with the Government
were all right. He the sample Of tea required as
shown by Laird. and put in bid at % cents pound,
and the contract awarded to his firm. United
States Paymastcr Allen who worked up tho said
Yesterday that the matter Of great magnitude,
but there something wrong In the matter and 1t
was proposed to find 1t out.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-21
COUNTING UNMATCHED CHICKENS.


POSTMASTER MYERS ON THE WAR PATH
Washington, July 20 SpeciaD.-There Is no doubt Oh
It. "Reformer' Benedict is TO lose his Official scalp
next March In the case Of ordinary Official, one
might speak of his official head,' but Benedict Is an
extraordinary olcalso extraordinary, In fact, that
II is understood that even Reformer' Cleveland has
shown open dlspleasure on account OF some Oh MS
antics The premature publication In The TRIBUNE
OF the circular to postmasters, to which fac smile
OF Bcnedict's signature was 10 be attached not
necessarily for publication but simply as guarantee
of GOOD fahp and the disclosure of the fact that the
penal provisions of the Civil Service law wero Voated
In the Government Printing Office last fall In order 10
rcpcnsh the Ncw-York Democratic campaign treasury,
are said to be among the blunders that have tened
TO convince the President that Benedict IS not the
sort of a man who can be trusted to run spoils'
machine with sufficient skill to cover his tracks
Moreover, Editor b. +. Myers, of The Harrisburg
PATRIOT wants the place. He has wanteh IL ior
dozen years In the Tilden campaign It is said that
the place promised to him In case OF Iiidehs
election account of his services for the Democrc
National ticket. Mr.. Myers has been rewarded by
this administration for his services in the campaign OF
's4 so far as 1t could be done, b. making him the
Postmaster at the Pennsylvania State CAPITAL put
his ambition higher. He was one OK the nrst
Democrats to get into Mr.. SCOTS wagon and help
to down Randall in the State Convention. slnco
that time, II IS said, he has been importunng Baron
Scott to get him Bcncdlcts place, and II Is believed
by some OF the Pennsylvania Democrats that In case
Of Clevelands reelection the ambition OF Mr. Myers
will be gratfed. OF course, "Reformer' Benedict
does not expect to retain his place long after tho
4th OF March in OF Harrison's election.
Mr. Myers Is not the only man In the Democratic
ranks who has begun to count his chickens IN ad-
vance. 1t is understood that prominent Illinois
Democrat, who served In tho Union army during
the war. expects TO succeed the PHYSICAL wreck" in
case of Clevcands reelection, and that prc-empil0n
claims so to speak, have been filed on several other
nrnminent Of1ccs In WASHINGTON.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-21
Mn AsroR,s oooK RE1EAsEp rRoM orsrop,

MR. ASTOR'S COOK RELEASED FROM CUSTODY
Gusiaye Beraud, the chief cook in the household Of
William W. Astor and Jean Gonat, who was indicted
with Deraud charge Of grand larceny. discharged
custody yesterday by Recorder smyth on motion OF
Assistant District Attorney Con. Tho charge founded
on a cable message which the accused Jean
Dumay, Of Neims France, In which they said that
Dumays Henri in Jail and could only be released
on the payment Of money The money sent and
Beraud spent part OF 1t in looking for his wife, who had
run away from home with Henri Dumay. The money
has been refunded since the arrest Of tho men, and
the technical proof OF the commission OF the crime
dcuit to obtain the District Attorney consented the
discharge OF the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-21

pouring into his Office, and messenger boys came
thick and fast bearing the teleaphed congratulations
OF out-of town friends The hand-shaking Was hearty
enough to affect Mr. Fuller greatly and perhaps Tor
the first time he began to feel not only the homer and
responsblIty of his new olce but the fact that It
will take him away from his almost lifelong friends
Of the Chicago bar.
any plans are not as yet formed said Mr. Fuller
to n eportcr "The matter has been delayed SO long
that II will BIO necessary 10 make new and dnercnt
Mans from those had several months ago am
clad tho matter OF confirmation Is seuled, put am
really greater pleased at the manifest pleasure my
friends take In It,"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-21

INSURANCE MEN OPPOSE THE REBATE SYSTEM
1t reported in lfc insurance circles that the commit
OF who appointed q recent conference
representatives Of about twenty-five companies have
decided TO recommend plan to prevent rebates. The
details OF the plan completed. but the committee
hope arrange them in such n manner 10 meet tho
approval Of the companies Many OF the agents said
to be advocates abolition OF rebate system
which, they say, has greatly demorared their business
1t is probable that Colonel J. L. Greene the chairman
OF tho conference will call another meeting
representatives OF the companies for the purpose Of
acting upon the report u the committee.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-21
MR. PHELPS AIDS TROUBLED DEMOCRATS.
CLAUSE TO HELP JERsEYMEN AGAINST
"KANUcKsn-THE TARIFF BILL IN THE

CLAUSE TO HELP JERSEYMEN AGAINST
"KANUcKsn-THE TARIFF BILL IN THE
SENATE
Washington, July 90 (speciaD.-Mr. Phelps appeared
to-day before tho Senate Finance Committee TO get
the duty restored split peas. The present duty Is
20 per cent, but this stricken off, and split peas
were put on the free list in the Mills bill. Tho
Jersey manufacturers have competition in Canada
The "Kanuckss arc willing TO split peas at cheaper
rate than Jcrseymen. Mr. Phelps showed that duty
OF 20 per bushel would be about the difference
between the wages Of Canadian and Jerseyman,
and the committee adopted his suggestion. II was
found that the parties interested were Democrats, tho
head OF the firm being Democratic leader who had
filed important Offices in that party But Mr.. Phelps
thought that II Democrats willing 10 come and
ask Republicans to save them from their Democratic
friends, 1t ought TO be DONE Perhaps, in time, they
will learn to vote with the party that always takes
care Of them when they arc in trouble
The Dark Lantern bill will be sent to the Senate
on Monday. The subcommittee on Finance Of that
body has virtually completed the preparation OF It's
substitute for the House BILL and II probably Will DO
ready to be submitted the full committee by the time
the socaled Mills bill is received. The Senate subst-
tute ,s thorough revision OF the tariff and internal
revenue laws IN accordance with principles outlined
in the Chicago platform. Where the present rates OF
duty have been found inadequate to protect American
industries against injurious foreign competition tho
rates have been increased Wherever II mas been
found that less degree of protection would Suffice the
rates have been lowered.
Where the Mills bill is sectional the Senate suost-
tute aims to give the largest measure OF protection 10
American Industries. whether they planted In tho
South in the North, in states which are douotiui'
or which are certainly Democratic or Republican
/" The POST yesterday published paIagraph 10 ths
effect that the Senate substitute has been prepared Dy
the Republican members OF the subcommittee IN secret
and the Democratic members OF the committee nave
NOT been permitted to be present at the hearings
This statement Is wholly unfoundcd. II the Demo-
cratic Senators who are members of the committee or OF
the subcommittee have not attended these hearings
IL is their own fault, for no policy OF secluSon or
secrecy has been adopted or observed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-21
TO LAY THE CORNER STONE OF A oHuRoH.

The cornerstone Of the Church Of ST. Charles
Borromeo's, OF One-hundro and forty nrstst. and
seycnth-ayc., will be laid tomorrow otter
noon OF D. m. The Rev Charles NJ
O'Keege formerly Of 81. Pauls Harlem. II rector
Bishop Conroy Bishop Of Curium. Will onicate. The
Rev James J. Dourhcrty. successor OF Father Drum
eooe, will preach the sermon. The Proectory Band
will be present large attendance OF clergy and aIty
Is expected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-21
A NEW DEVICE IN POSTAL CARDS.

Washington, July 20 Special Senator Cullom IN
roduced in the Senate this afternoon o resolution d.
rectng the Post Olce Committee to inquire into the
advsabillty OF the adoption OF style Of postal
card. Tho card is the invention OF an employe In one
OF the Departments. II IS double card, tho back
OF which is split dagonay, that It opens out like
a fourpointcd star. Those points held together
in the centre by a bit Of gummed paper Tho i'm
provement claimed IS IN the protection afforded the
writer, with tho addition of very little weight. The
idea Of tho inventor is TO have these new cards, which
weigh less than half an ounce, carried for cent
FEATURES OF THE NAVAL APPROPRIATION BILL.
Washington, July 90 (specIaD.- Senator Hale re-
ported from the Committee Appropriations this
afternoon the Naval Appropriation bill with sundry
amendments The principal amendment is the ad-
dlhon to the bill OF the following clause:
For construction and armament Of steel practice
vessel OF 500 tons TO be built by contract In accordance
with tho OF the act increase the establish
ment approved August g. 1890, 1915. 900
A clause in the bill which there was hard
fight was tho clause providing an appropriation OF
$4,000 for protecting wall, and s560,000 for q
timber dry dock at no Navy Yard at League Island,
Penn. The committee has been greatly worried
BY delegations from various points urging reasons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-21

81 know TITS Sin TO
But I'm bent o the notion,
I'll throw self into
The deep br!ny ocean,"
mental exclama OF many sufferer fro headache
iudireson torpid liver ETC. The use Of Dr.
Pferces Pleasant Psets however would transform these
s0fortupateA and them 10 sing
but my spirit shaii wander
Through coral bowers,
And fr1sk vita the neFmAtdes
Is ehall ~ the poWeget
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-21
OVERWHELMED WITH CONGRATULATIONS.
Mr. FULLER OBLIGED TO SHAKE HANDS WITH A

mo PART or CHICAGO
Chicago, July 20-IIartlly was the confirmation of
the new Chief Justice fact than the spread IN
Chicago and his friends began looking him up for the
purpose Of congraulating him. Mr.. Fuller learned
the while In his office, and holding an
Informal levcs A swarm OF legal friends then began
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-21
For sunstroI;

For SunstroIse
USE HORsFORD's ACID PHOSPHATE
Dr. A. l.. ZURKER, Melrose. MIMI, saysi Z" 1t pro-
dueed gratifying remarkable rsgenerating effect
3 case CT sunstreka.s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-07-21

for and against the appropriation. New-York end
NewJersey opposed IT, and Philadelphia sent influential
delegations to oppose any change IN the appropriation
by the Senate.
This morning Senator Cameron came to the Capitol
Mt an carly hour with the avowed intention OF set
ting the disputed question AS result OF MS Arguments
tho committee determined to leave tho appropriation
unchanged.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04
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Estray Notice.

The following described animals have
been reported to me and are hereby adver-
tsed as estrays, 10 witt
One gray mare fourteen hands high, ten
years old branded LIZ above 1t
on left shoulder and AP on
left thigh, broke to saddle. One
roam mare thirteen hands high, eight years
old brendt with square Oh eachshoulder
has yearling colt unbranded. One bay
mare, thirteen hands high, nine years old,
branded with an inverted hook and fork
on left shoulder, and Spauish brand on
left thigh, has young colt. One bay
mare fourteen hands high, seven years
old, brand thus I'm on left thigh, has
yearling colt. One iron-gray mare thir-
teeu hands high, fourteen years old,
branded A above an A and above a hook
on left shoulder, has yearling colt. One
gray mare thirteen hands high, four years
old, hot branded. One gray mare thirteen
hands high, five years old, white spot on
left eide, has young colt unbranded. One
sorrel mare thirteen hands high, four years
old, unbranded, has yearling colt. One
bag mare fourteen hands, six years old,
white in forehead, branded Al under a
bar on right shoulder. A. g. KEMP,
Co. Com'r Prec. No. 2.
Travis county, Tex.
MERR1LLTowN, Tex, Sept. 10, 1888.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04
A Cat With a Snake for Necklace

Mrs. Fenton, of North Bergen, N. j., is
alleged to be the possessor of white cat
with living necklace. The necklace is a
slender black snake about two feet long,
its dark color showing in marked contrast
to the cats white coat.
About a month ago the cat went
bounding into the breakfast room,
Kissing and splitting in parox-
ysm of terror. Her alarm was
quickly shared by the Fenton family, who
were at the table when they ascertained
that she was half strangled by a snake
that had coiled itself around her neck.
She seemed unable to help herself either
with teeth OF cave, and her friends under
took to assist her with sticks and UNI
brellas. They chased her around the
room, whacking away vigorously at her,
missing the snake but hitting the cat
every time, until pussy, not approving of
this mode of deliverance, sprang wildly
out of the open window and ran away.
For three days Mrs. Fenton moHrned
for her cat as for one dead
Then her pet returned, still
wearing the reptile necklace.
She was tranquil now, however, and seemed
to like the situation, resisting every effort
to remove the serpent. A saucer of milk
was placed before her, and as she Tapped
it up the snake uncoiled part of its body
lowered it's head into the saucer and the
two drank amicabIy together. Thi:
singular friendship has continued. The
creatures are almost insepsrable. Wher
the snake occasionally uncoils to stretch it
self the cat grows very uneasy. They feed
together, and when the snake eats too fas
the cat pushes its head to one side. Thu
snake signifies its disapproval of unseemly
voracity on the part of the cat in thu
same manner.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04
MERR1LLTowN, Tex, Sept. 10, 1888.
A correspondent writes to ask If we cal

A correspondent writes to ask If we can
give him the gist of the political situation
in nutshell. Yes; and we don't need q
cocoanut shell either-an ordinary flbtrt
shell will serve our purpose. The peoi le
of this country have fixed habit OF
letting well-enough alone. Grover Cleve-
land has handled public affairs in a way
satisfactory to the business men and the
workingmen of the country. Thy
propose to allow him to do the same thing
four years more. There you have the
whole story.-New York Herald, Ind.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04

The majority of the senate should go
back little while and consider the in
Simultaneous effect of the presidents mes
sage on the country. Nothing that any
other president since Mr.. Lincoln did was
so heartily approved and applauded as
was Mr.. Cleveland's appeal TO congress to
vindicate the dignity of the country and
to return in kind the Canadian unneigh-
bOrly treatment of our people. Mr..
Sherman should remember ell this and
not lay too much stress upon the fact that
Maine is safely republican anyhow. Some
other state may be made unsafe by an
unwiee course of proceeding .-Philadel-
phis Telegraph, Ind.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04

Messrs. Kicker, Lee d Co., of Calves
ton, well known railroad contractors, have
been awarded the contract for building
the Southern Pacific extension from Vic
toria to Beeville distance of ffty-seven
miles. The firm will build the road and
deliver it in complete order for rolling
stock. 1t is thought that this extension
of the Southern Pacific means still fur
Their extension OF this important system
to connection with the Texas Mexican
at San Diego; thus fankiDg the Arkansas
Pass road and becoming more actively its
competitor for the trade Of southwestern
Texas, as we'll as Mexico. Such an extern
sion would also open up new route to
Mexico via New Orleans.-Exchange.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04

chanic and laborer who is the head Of a
family:
Two hundred and fifty dollars worth OF
household and kitchen furniture, including
sewing machine. Revised Statutes,
article 1878
All lands used for burial purposes.
All farm products in the hands of the
producer, and all family supplies for home
and farm use.
They are also exempt from paying any
kind of occupation tax. Constitution,
article s, sections l and 10
HOMESTEAD DONATIONS.
Under chapter 9, title 70, of the Revised
Statutes,e every person who is the head of q
family, and who is without a homestead,
is entitled to 160'scres of the vacant and
inappropriate public domain, of which
there yet remains more than 100000
of acres subject to such location. During
the last two years about 1000 pre- emp
tions were patented. To every single
man is given eighty acres on like condi-
tons. OF the thirty or more millions of
acres of public lands belonging to the
several funds Of the state no corporation
or Spectator can purchase foot. Actual
settlers only are authorized to purchase.
This partial review of the democratic
party of Texas, exhibiting in its manage
ment of public affairs consistent devo-
ton to efficient and economic government
in the interest of the whole people, is
presented as being in perfect harmony
with the party in its present struggle for
entire supremacy and control of the gen
eral government upon the issue of reduc-
ton of taxation to its legitimate needs,
and relieving the necessaries of life from
the heavy burdens imposed by vicious
class legislation enacted by the republican
party, and, it Is hoped that it will be re-
ceived and considered by the people in the
manner becoming those who exercise the
high and sacred prerogative of free
suffrage. Respectfully submitted,
N. WEBB FINLEY,
Chairman state democratic executive COM
mittee.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-04
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