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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11
ASSA ULTED BY RUFFTANS.
oowARDLY ATTACK NEAR THE BRIDGE.
A NEWSPAPER MAN SET UPON IN BROOKLYN
HIS woULD-BE REscUER GETS A
SEVERE BEATING.

SEVERE BEATING.
No part Of Brooklyn is more entitled to police
protection than is Fulton-st, near the Bridge
entrance, and yet it appears to be more neglected
by the guardians of the peace" than any other
quarter Of the city. In the early hours Of Sunday
morning two serious assaults were committed with
in few blocks of the Bridge.
An oyster-house, near Johnson's wellknown
all-night' corner hquor-shop, is much frequented
by Brooklyn people on their way nome from late
engagements In New-York. About midnight Of
Saturday this usually quiet place was invaded by
four toughs," who made themselves obnoxious
to every visitor. They were still in undisturbed
possession of the neghborhood when Tribune
reporter came along. lie was unfortunate enough
10 attract the attention of the gang who made
remarks about him, without, however, succeeding
in engaging HIM in any wrange. They followed
him out Of the oyster-house, and walked close at
his heels as he went up the street toward his
home
Presently he asked them what they wanted, and
they said:
. Have you any money about your"
Not for you," was the reply.
Enraged at his lack of generosity, they attacked
him with one c0ne nt tore on the eyeglasses ne
was wearing hit him behind the left ear wltn
what is known in their profession as a sand
olubS and used their fists to enter protests on
other parts of his head. The object of their at
tentions was somewhat taken by surprise, but ne
did what he could TO defend himself. and man
aged 10 keep his feet. 1t was getting somewhat
hot for him, however. when wel-dressed man.
wearing dark cape overcoat came running along
TO his assistance The four hoodlums immediately
set upon the newcomer. and IN second mad hm
ON the ground, and were kicking him.
BY this time small crowd had gathered; a.. no, NO
BODY in il cared or dared to interfere; but the
footpads did not think IL safe to run any risks,
and broke and scattered In all directions. Inc man
whom they Kicked was found to be badly hurt
In the language Of bystander, he got an eye
nearly Kicked out" He was helped to the Bridge
bv some of the on-loolSers His name could not
be learned and his pluck in coming to the rescue
was only ill-rewarded.
During all this time not single policeman was
70 be sen. up street or down street; and, OF
course redress was impossible. a
People who live in the neighborhood OF the 80.
George Hotel say that late at night when al the
streets running of Fulton-st are DARK. ana , any
wavfarer would be at the mercy OF q gang, ponce
men are so scarce that man might walk ,oEtb OoGk
after block night after night, month after month";
vvtthout seeing a single blue-coat or helmet.
THAT near the Bridge entrance few ruinans ,
should be able TO commit these oowaFoW aO'''cfs
10 oufrapa0uS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11
TO ADOPT THE USTRALIAE BALLOT
ANTICIPATED EXPENSE OF THE REFORM IN
BOSTON.


Boston, Feb 10 (specisD.-rhe MASSACHUSETTS
Legislature last year enacted a new ballot law
copied after Tho system In Australia. ,and III
VIII 20 into effect In this State next fall. Ihe
Journal will say tomorrow morning that tho new
law viii revolutionize election methods in Boston, as
well as IN every city or town IN the commonwealth
In Boston the change will be moro marked In details
and in expense than In other places, because OF tho
larger number Of voters, the larger area and The
correspondlngly greater preparations which must be
made There is the increase In tho number OF voting
precincts for Instance. This increase which IS now
being looked after by special committee Of the City
Council, ls not tbe necessary outcome OF the new
ballot law, but the changes in methods which that
law provides made n more than advisable at Tho
present time Even under the system in force last
year. precincts wero I'm some cases found to
be too large. In some cases the number
Of registered voters ever 1000, and
in one precinct there 1900 male voters, besides
number Of women who were entitled to cast ballots
for school committee.
The greatest expense 70 follow the ballot system
and tho redivison Of wards win come from tho moFc
numerous polling-plaoes required and the Increased
cost OF fittings. OF the lO7 pollingplancs which ex-
isted last year more than half IN schoohouses.
Others in ward rooms, police stations and hose
or engine houses, while Of Tho total only eleven were
hired. Tho expense Of fitting up the new polling
places IN accordance with tho requirements OF the
law will be considerable. Another source OF great
expense win bo tho larger number Of election OIL
GERS that viii be required.
"Two inspectors with two deputy inspectors, al
dtional TO those now provided for, shan be ap-
pointed In each voting precinct says the law This
viii mako six election officers 30 precinct, In add
ton deputies, instead Of four as az present. and
the additional number Of precincts which arc 20 30
provided win give total Of nearly l,eoO officers TOR
the city, instead OF q little over 400 There is the
printing OF three hundred thousand ballots While
The State looks after this work for tho State election,
the printing OF the ballots and cards Of instruction
TO voters shall IN municipal elections IN cities DO paid
for by the several cities, respectively The city has
10 pay for the distribution OF the ballots 20 tho vOtes
vote peddling by local political workers being done
away WITH and Il win have 70 furnish extra num-
Der OF policemen for duty at the polls. Even the
seats for Tho balOtbOxes count up considerably,
for they cost about 81 each and nearly 200 more VIII
be needed. The total expense In Boston VIII DO not
far from 800 900 instead OF about Sl4 last year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11
A DRUG HOUSE GOES UP IN SMOKE
THE LABORATORY OF JOHN wYErH IN PHILA.
pELPHIA DESTROYED.
pELPHIA DESTROYED.

Philadelphia, Feb. 10 CspeciaD.-At noon to-day
fire discovered In the basement Of John Wyeth
& Bros. extensive laboratory and drug house, ex-
tending from No 1.412 to No. 1,416 walnutst..
and before the remen could arrive the entire building
was In flames. Halt hour after the alarm was
sounded the roof suddenly fell in, and carried the
four floors beneath II into the cellar Two hremen,
George Showers, Of Engine No. 4, and Abram Lacy,
Of Engine No. 13. were buried in the ruins, and In
moment willing hands wers digging them out
Showers, when found, dead and Lacy was so
seriously injured that It IS believed he cannot i've
The flames extended to the dwelling at No. 1,42s,
on tho west and burned OF the roof and also the
roofs of Nos. I,4Oe 1,4os, and .41o on the east.
The Stratford Hotel which adioins No. 1406, was
in great danger and saved from destruction
only through the exertions OF the fremen. Tho
roof was partly destroyed. There were numerous
narrow escapes, and at one time several iremen
were lowered from the roofs Of the houses adjoining
the laboratory by ropes TO- save their lives The
most expensive carpets and furniture OF the Straord
were ruined by smoke and water row of houses
on Brigbon-st, In the rear OF the laboratory, were
almost totally destroyed.
Wyeth & Co.'s loss on buildings, machinery and
stock will aggregate $500 900, which there Is an In
suranco Of s3000 000 George G. Boldt, the pro
pretor OF the Hotel straord, estimates bis loss on
furniture carpets bricabracs etc., at s4OooO, COW
cred by insurance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11

Anderson's body-guard, and was known as the Ander
son troop but General Anderson was ordered 10
another part Of the country before the troop left Car
Isle. II was then directed to act body-guard for
General Buell. but he was removed from the command
before the troop reached him. lie Caron continued
as chief bugler until September 13, 1864, when he was
promoted TO be Second Lieutenant Of the 18th Reg-
ment United States Colored Troops, and further pro-
NOTED on March "a, 1865 10 be First Lieutenant OF
the same regiment, in which position he remained
until January 10, 1856, when he was mustered out
He has not conesponded with any Of the officers
OF the 18th Regiment since the war but they recol
lect him well They deny his right to the title OF
Major and ascFbe his promotion TO the leutenancy
of the 13th as due TO the scarcity Of officers tor col
oxed troops and NOT to any particular ability or
btayery shown By hipI while acting chief bugler
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11
TO LOOK INTO THE BEEF COMBINE.
THE LEGISLATURES OF TEN STATES RESOLVE

THE LFGIsLATUREs or TEN STATES KE5oLVH
TO INVESTIGATE THE SUBJECT.
Topeka Kan, Feb 10 specaD.-The Chicago
dressed beef combine is in danger Of apHhnaeon by
legislative lightning. In hls mall to-day Governor
Humphrey received letters from ten States In re-
sponse to tho resolution adopted by tho Kansas Lesa-
turc calling for an interstate convention to investigate
the alleged beef and pork combine, ana no Sau !"
dav that there was now no doubt that all tho States
nerested In the sbieet would cooperate. The reso-
luton calls for the appointment BY the Less,apres 5. lures
OF the States interested OF Joint oorLnISee oi to9
OF Missouri Colorado, Texas, Nebraska Ohio, Kansas
illinois, Wyoming, NewMe1ieo ana hlz1na nave up
The Iowa Legislature + not In session, put the Gov
OF that state announced 70 uoForhVr % nuptnivy
tlon and would appoint commission 20 repreSeht nus
state The Governors OF Indiana Arhans,ss, Wlsoon-
tcipae which havo not yot presented the hatter 10
THAR IeOfglaturgg
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11
THE OUTLOOK gor SHIPPING TO HAYT1.

secretary Whitney had among his callers yesterday
william p Clyde president Of the Clyde steans1lD ,O
Company Mr. Clyde is anxious to begin running D's
Esytian line again, and the object OF his vist was
get the secretsry's opinion of tho Feasibility u 1e
project Mr. whitney told him that as Adnlrai Luz
had given notice TO the Haytan Government lns,
Co eminent OF the United States considered .ne
pauy from starting rs vessels again ia the Hsytan
trade. He warned Mr. clyde. however. that the GOV
crrment could offer guarantees and that ID
parry must assume fits own risks. secretary ',u- z,
said that Admiral Gherard commanding
the North Atlantic Squadron, would DO 81 % ,de IA
communicate with him on the subject Ihc % SnnIng
thought that the Clyde vessels could DO si'i'p
soon. ,..,..t cherar6f,s
In answer 70 inquiry 70 Admilas, niav Vard Mr.
successor IN command OF the Broonyn 80 ra dersded and
wltney said that the matter had not Deo raine
be could not say whether Il would D; nnln.@i @~
Commodore BenhAm OK Commodore hsriR'A%s
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11
MURDERED BY BURGLAR
A NEGRO KILLS A HoTEL-KEEPER IN s"ANSHA
AND is SHOT By HIS WIFE.

London Feb. 1o.-Mr. Kent, the Landlord OF tno
slouoester Hotel at Swansea was killed by burglar
sarly this morning. He retired with his wiie az
late hour last night after locking all the DOORS n
,,t,rs Tins. Of his own bedroom. Early this morn
,ne the wife heard match struck In the room ana
saw a negro In the act Of lighting candle she
awoke her husband, and he Immediately grappieO
with the intruder, while the wife took pistol nom
under tho pillow. As ii was too DARK 70 taAe ann
che lighted candle. She then aimed ana nred
and the negro fell, wounded In the thigh Cursina
the woman he crept under the bed. but as she was
unlocking the door he emerged, and seizins mirror
tbraS n at her. 1t missed her but extnguisnea tne
,i,St .rs the nerro succeeded in escaping. Mnen
Ss ricbted tho Candle sho discovered that her nus
Sena,s Throat and stomach had been cut with
razor Kent lived long enough to describe tne mur-
derer - .h.,,. ,oon tha naOro
was discovered at dry-dock He Is q seaman aaS
named Tom Allen. he was badly woopoea anu
coyered with blood. Allen confessed and said thai
lie motive was robbery He concealed himself IN
the room before the house was closed on eS'uru~S
ntU
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11
BALFOUR AND O'BRIEN.
pENUYCIATIoN FOR ONE, AND SYMPATHY
FOR THE OTHER
TIM GREAT oPEN.AIR DEMONSTRATION IN
LONDON AN ORDERLY AEFAIR-BALFoUR
nrrrNnS HIS COURSE.

rHx GREAT oPEN.AIR DEMONSTRATION IN
LONDON AN ORDERLY AEFA1R-BALEoUR
DEFENDS HIS COURSE.
london. Feb. notwithstanding the fact that
/. ts.vv srow..torm prevailed here to-day, the
ssmonstration announced to be held in Hyde Park
% aeuopnce the Governments ooercive measures
An ireland. and 10 express sympathy with mr'
uyn,,.,. ORrien was successfully carried Out,
rhousands of citizens chiefly from the Working
80 and Radical Clubs, attended the meeting,
..s-sbsno 70 the Park through the storm with
bands and banners.
Sneeches were delivered from twelve platforms.
Uhe sneakers denounced the Government generally
and Mr.. Balfour specially. resolution which
WIS put simultaneously at all of the platforms
md carried amid great cheering, declared that the
ritizens of London condemn the brutal polcy Oh
secretion, protest against the Governments ui-
ciyilized treatment Of political prisoners ana
demand the release of Irish patriots whose ohy
crime is the exercise of the ordinary ngnts Oh ree
speech.
The Socialists occupied one platform. wnich was
decorated with red 6ags and at which was dis
,,arsa a hammer with the inscription Remem-
her Chicagoi' The speakers at this platform unl-
,zsa ,ba occasion to denounce landowners and cap
ltalsts.
Perfect order was maintained throughout the
nroceedinCs. and the host of policemen present had
nothing to do except to regulate travel
Mr.. Balfour, in long reply to o correspondent
dealing with the party uses to which the Glad
ktonians put the o'Brien incident. says the storm
was artificay raised for the interest OF faction
and proceeds to make general denlai OF .ne
charges made against the prison authorities. he
quotes from letter sent by Mr.. O'Brien to Dr'
O,Farren to the effect that he had no complaint
20 make. II the rule depriving the prisoner Oh
his clothing had to be insisted on. he would say
that no excessive violence should be used ME-.
Ralfour further writes that DR.. o'Farreh reported
that Mr.. OBrien boarded in a cell in which tne
temperature was 60 degrees. and that he was wen
and cheerful
aThe News says it hears that Mr. O Brisn is Is
NOT rallying as was expected, and toat tne sD@Ue
of his health causes anxiety to his trlenos
Dublin. Feb l0.-Father McFadden VIII, is
charged with completely in the killing OF F2nce
inspector Martin at Gweedore on Sunday hst'
has written q detailed account OF ms arrest
He saws that he expressed his Willingness 10
sccom pany Martin when the warrant was pro
duced, and that he did all In bis power 70 us
perse the people.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11
4 eRoK1ra REpupLIoAx oLUB ~ RALrIhoRE

A GROWING REPUBLICAN, CLUB IN HALTIMOhIS
Baltimore, Feb. 10 (specal).-'The Young Mems Re-
publican Club of this city has rapidly increased in
membership IN tho last year that the present neat
quarters have become inadequate and tho handsome
roomy old mansion of the lato Johns Hopkins will be
purchased and converted into clubhluse. Tho cost
Of the property and the necessary improvements win be
about Seo, ,ooo The house Is centrally situated above
tho street level with fine lawn shaded by stately old
trnes A committee OF which General Felix Agnus is
chairman has charge of the arrangements for the clubs
new homo. The impetus given the Republican party
in Maryland by the good showing made in the last cleo
tons Is shown in tho increased memberhlp Of all tho
Republican clubs in tho state The committee Of
prominent Republicans having charge OF the arrange
mcnts for the National Convention of Clubs ON March
Is making elaborate preparations for their reception
Many clubs have already arranged for their accommo
dstiOns and tho committee is In receipt OF humorous
applications daily for quarters The indications are
tia there viii be more Republicans in Baltimore IN the
week preceding Inau guraon Day than ever have been
seen here before.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11
THE RAILROADS WANT TO BE LET AzoNE.
THE VIEWS OF PRESIDENT PERKINS AS 10
WESTERN TRAFFIC..

Chicago. Feb. lo.-@ The Tlmes' to morrow "dn PRINT
a long letter from President Perkins, Of the Chicago,
Burlington ard Quincy, anayzing the Western rafroah
situation. He ridcules the idea hat tho subordinate
officials responsible for the frequent demoralIa
ton OF rates II there n any blame 10 DO attached
TO railroad managers IL belongs he says to the head
and not tho subordinates. That the managers arc
anxious 10 maintain rates. no docs not think there b
any question; but II remains to be seen, no says
whether the present effort Of the pres[
dents 10 provide for this without n arranging
lines will ork any better now than In tho
past. II not, ho thinks that some Wav must must
tbo weak lpes and n this cannot be done,
without the help Of Congress, that help must be OBJ
tained, or railroad property VIII continue 70 suner
stronger az half their cost II s Mr. PerdnSs opinion
that II the railroads left FREQ TO work out their
own sAlYation they and the public would rare Detter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11
AFFAIRs IN EAST AFRICA.

Zanzibar, Feb. 1o.-News has been received from
Lake Nyassa 10 December 10. Lugard was still hold
ing Karongas with a greatly reduced garrison, In
cluding six Europeans, the remainer having LETT
owing TO iIl-health Tho Sultan's commissioners had
nearly arranged poace with the Arabs The lake
missionaries were all we'll Kwa and Lindi are still
in the hands of the Insurgents. Kilwa is completely
stockaded The ransoming Of the German missionaries
was due TO the mediation of French missionaries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11
ESoAMpMESr OF THE VERMONT GRAND ARMT.

ENCAMPMENT OF THE BbhMOHf uhAHO AithiI'
ST. AIbans, VT, Feb 10 (speciaD.-The annual en-
campment Of the Department Of Vermont, Grand Army
Of the Republic, at Brat'leboro the coming week
promises to be tho most notable one In the history Of
the order IN this State The Grand Army Of the Re
public in this department consists OF 100 posts, with
a membership of over 5000, gain of 1Gs members
i'd 1888. Fully 300 delegates and comrades will be
present at tho encampment when opens on feDruary
IA The Department Commander, Herbert Z. Taylor,
aas completed arrangements for entertaining the visit
ing veterans and among tho visitors win be Com
nander In Chief Warner. Of Missouri; Inspector-Gen-
eral Evans Of Massachusetts; Colonel Sumner II. Lin
coin, OF Colorado; Governor Dillingham; Lieutenant
Governor Woodbury. and other State Officers. The
principal candidates for Department Commander arc
d, L. Morgan, of Rutland; A. f. Ieavenworth of Cas-
tleton. and A. s. Tracy, OF Mddlebury. A public
campfire win be held IN TIC town hall on Thursday
Vegynont win hold thelr annual convention during the
encaTapnent The Vermont Association Of ex-Pris
onere OF war will hold a meeting az the town hall
February 49, when address will be delivered by
Major Frank T. Morsn OF PHILADELPHIA, tho historian
Of he National Associelloas
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11
,P pENpLEroN REGAINING HEALTH.

Berlin, Feb 1o.-The North German eaLe,'s-
ys that gratifying change for the better has latoly
taken pIace An the condition Of Mr. Pendleton, justify
inc the hope that he win soon personally assume the
direction Of affairs at the American Legatol, slr
pendleton returned TO Berlin on New years DAY, ana
tbe oicaI American overtufes regarding SamaS which
xere va made at the Foreign Office January are
attributed n HIS Initiative.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11

THE MoH1cAN LEAVING SAN FRANCISCO
San Francisco. Feb lo.--oical advices from Mare
island Navy Yard state that the United States man
OF war Mohican has started for Panama She did
no. rao,ster NJ tbIs port and passed out quietly
That she was not seen by ookouts at the entrance OF
san Franciscc RaL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11
ACCUSED OF msAPPRoPRIATINo FUNDs.

City Of Mexico. FEB. 10, via Galveston Tex
luis HuiIer, concesionare Of the Lower California
branch OF the International Company, is accused by
he stockholders with misappropnatdng funds. and
thp authorities have ordered his arrest, but no has
Aascs4led himself The complaint was presented by
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11
MR. spURcEoN REGAINrNG STRENGTH

London, Feb 1o.--Tbe Rev. Charles spurgeon has
ssnt letter to his congregation saying that be viii
soon ses them again. He adds that his leg is i'm
proving, though he cannot use Il yet His long sb
which be declares win remain power for good
when be has departed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11
wORKINGMEN's DEMANDS IN FRANCE.
LARGE DELEGATIONS MAKE KNOWN THEIR


WISHES TO PROMINENT OFFICIALS.
Paris Feb 1o.-Delegates from the Socialist rev.
o,utiopary societies met at the Labor Exchange To-
dsy and then proceeded to the residences OF Premier
Floquet, NJ. Meline president OF the Cnanoer oi
nsnuttes. and NJ Leroyer, president of the Senate,
leaving at each house a copy OF the resolutions
adopted by the worlmen's Congress at Bordeaux The
resolutions demand reduction OF the daily working
hours the fixing of minimum rates of wages TO cor
respond with the minimum expenses OF workmen In
each locality, the prohibition of manual labor by
pecework, etc.
Extensive police precautions had been taken In the
neighborhood of the Elysee Palace and the Palais
A., ponrhon for fear OF an Anarchist riot The ser
vcss Of the police were not required. however, as
there was no disturbance of any kind. -,
Similar deputations called upon the Ptefects OF
Lyons Bordeaux and Marseilles and presented their
dssnands In reply the Projects said that the Gov
synment was already considering many OF these de-
mands while Others had no substantial iounaaton.
The uorkmen they said, must not expecC eyerytn
70 be settled by February "a; tinaly, they Deggea
The doputation TO exercise their influence 10 avert
dfEordef.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11
THE MAHpI ALARMED.

Cairo Peb. 10.--A Greek who has Just arrived heIs
from Khartoum, reports chat ecDussi has taken ~
Oboid and that the MahGi Is alarmed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-11
rHr PATE OF THE FRENCH CABINET DouBTTU

of Deputies win pass the scrutin d srrondsserneni
bill tomorrow after short debate. The real issue
between the Cabinet and the oppositlon VIII DC
fought on the revision scheme on Thursday Ih'
tate Of the Ministry is doubtful