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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
SENATOR EVARTS OFF FOR EUROPE.
, orrFT DEPARTURE on THE STEAMER LA
CHAMP GNE - SEEKING MEDICAL AD-
Woe As TO MS EYES.

VICE ~ ~ lAo IL A@'
Senator william NJ. Evars sailed yesterday morn
ing for Europe on the steamship La Champagne OF
tho French Line. With him were his SON Aleh ".
Fvarts Miss Fvarts Miss Bcaman, Mrs. Wills anu
"a senator and MIS-. ". p Kellogg. Only MIR. hVar'9
Intimate friend. knew that he would san Oh Ia
Champagne yesterday. Tho day of his departure na'
rccn carefully guarded from tho public. HIS name
and those Of the members of his party were even Kept
from the passenger list at his request 1t consequently
caused considerable surprise among tho oth'r pas
seucers when the Senator and his party reached inc
French Line pier and went aboard the steamer Ihoro
was no one at the steamer b see them OH.
Senator Fvarts and hls son went below The momeh'
they got on board the vessel and did not come on
deck until the gangulanks had been hauled ashore ana
the steamer was moving ont into The nVer Ihen
he came OH deck and stood with the members OF MS
party in the sunshine and watched the cloud oil manu-
keichlefs waved by men and women who were there
TO bid friends and relatives good-by.
As was announced in The Tribune recently senator
Fvarts has zone to Euoue to consult with the most
celebrated oculists in France Germany and England
REGARDING his eyes which have been troubling MN lOr
some fine He has decided when be VIII iotuIn.
That depends Oh the Improvement Of his Dyes he
wiz be gone for some time, however,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
MR.. wAyAxAKER AT THE BOSTON PoSToPFToE.

MIR. WAYAMAKER AT THE BOSTON POSFOFfioE.
Boston, Aug II (speclaD -P0smaster-G General " al,
anaker rose early this morning, and at a. H. NISitou
the Postoffice through which he was shown by Deh-
eral Corse lie made no attempt at anything llAe al
official Inspection Of the office; but neverthehss'
looked carefully through many of Its branches lie
WAS also introduced ~ the heads Of tho departments
and some of the other employees. Mr. "ahamaAer
EXPRESSED strong desire hcas all that could be tod
him about closed7 malls abroad, and listened aoen-
lively while Captain Hayward. foreman oil
the foreign department detailed the cir
cumstances of the In suDsequehe
conversation Mr.. Waramakor expressed himseh ihucn
ueased with the general neatuCss and ACCOMMODATIONS
If the Office and declared that the Boston Office COM
pale favoraby with other offices which he iah Vsl'eu'
lie added that the object Of his visit was merely to
utlze a little OF his vacation tine III becoming
acquainted with the duties of pcsnaster'. ONO OF
two postmasters paid their respects 10 Mr. NanamaNer
during his call. one Of them from the western
mart Of the slate, made verbal complaint
tho substance Of which was lat there were
IN town three pOsoilices, and uat inc
naope had to pay postage on mail sent between 'nc'
mo PosmastcT-C eneral requested him 10 put MS COM
1iaint In writing, and forward 1t TO HIM. Spedhins
aid he thought he should be able 10 improve thoni
In many respects although, OF course, u Woud oa a
ereaf deal of time 10 do 50. MI W alNtHIaI'I
a. lined al the pOsOiice about an hour, ana heiil
-tb his family started for Newport, by the Ola
Colony Railroad at IL 40 o'clock.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
DUTIES ON GOODS FROM MEx1Co.

Washington, Aug. 17.-Secretary Window has adj
dressed the following letter In relation TO discriminating
duties against Mexican cargoes William IL. L.
Hughes, of New York City.
~; l am in receipt OF your letter dated the 14th
instant, and newspaper slip, critlcsing the action
Of this Department in assessing discriminating dutiel
upon cargoes of Mexican vessels
In your letter Of the 10Th instant relating TO thd
matter and in newspaper articles the collection Of tho
dues enormously referred 10 reallatOry measurei
Although the regulations of Mexico now discriminate
quite severely against American sailing vessels, BY
imposing discriminating taxes, there has been M
attempt al retaliation on the part OF this Govern
ment. The duties levied the ordinary discriminating
duties prescribed by section 2,5O2 Of the Revised
statutes of the United States @, sol Act March -
1883, which imposed without regard the dis
examinations made by Mexico. No treaty law Of
Congress entities goods, wares or merchandise iml
ported in Mexican vessels 10 exemption from thc
duties imposed by the section, and the action oa
the Collector OF Customs al ew-Orleans, OF which
you complain, strictly I'm accordance with lawl
ANY relief in the premises must from Congressf
or through treaty-maling power This DEPARTMENT.
which accrue regularly under the laws. 1t may bd
observed that If Mexico can satisfy the President
that no discriminating duties of tonnage or mpost
are levied the ports of Mexico upon vessels belonging
TO citizens of the United States, or on merchandise
impored in the same. the discriminating duties if1-
posed under the section cited can be suspended By
proclamation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
FORGED CHECKS ON 4 yEwBrRG BANK.

NeWburg n. Y, Aug. 1.-THE third frauduently
certified check received at the Highland Bank Of this
city for collection IN the last ten days came to
hand this morning from New-York. The check was
for 500 the same the Oher two, and was drawn
one Of the ordinary counter checks Of the bank
II made payable 10 the order of f. i. Daniels and
was signed +. II. Phillips. The Endorsements were
+. b. Daniels, "a Pinest. New-YOrk, and W. g..
Person, who probably IS the person who cashed the
check 1t forwarded by the Hudson River Bank
of tie city Of New York for collection. The bogus
stamp of ccrtihcatiOn seems to have been made up
OF ordinary type and the bank tcller's name written
has been confused somewhat. Evidently some
persons IN New York cashng these chez Ks for a
stranger 10 them and deceived by the fraudulent
stamp Of certhcatiOn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
EBEN ALLEN GOES TO SING SING.
NO LACK OF COMPANY ON HIS LAST TRIP FoH
SOME YEARS.

NO LACK OF COMPANY on HIS LAST TRIP FoH
SOME YEARS
Rben s. Allen, the former president Of the Fortys
second Street and Grand Street Ferry Railroad
Company, taken Sing Sing yesterday to serve
his sentence of fourteen years, for aduenty suinl
stock Of the company Although eight other prisoners
left the Tombs for the destination Allen had TIA
special privilege of going alone or at any rate, wi.h
Deputy sheriff Burke escort The regular batch
left the Tombs at a. m. in the prison van, whls
Allen started at o. going she Grand Central station
In a Fourth ave car.
Aside from Allen the most notable Of the Sing Sing
pilgrims was William TrsnOr, who made bold and
desperate effort to rob brokers' Office In Broadway By
daylight He really didn'. get cent for his pains.
but he has year and six months more than Allen u
serve The seven Others had committed lesser
Offences their sentences varying from two to ten
years
Nearly forty other prisoners were also carted away
from the Tombs yesterday, including thirtytwo for ts
nenitentiary and three four each for the Catholic
Protectory and che House Of Refuge on Randalpb
island This is the biggest single days work OF thai
kind that has been witnessed In many months. Yes
eray afternoon the census a. the Tombs showed only
p6g prisoners, an unusually small number.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
TIE CASE OF TIE BLACK DIAMOND.

Washington. Aug. 17.-Altfoueh the report upon
the seizure and escape OF the British seaer Black
Diamond has not been made public at the Treas
uy Department, It is learned from the officials thai
it does show that the officers and crew Of tbs
seized vessel under parole TO proceed to Sitka!
While It was within the authority of the captain OF
the revenue cutter to place I'm irons every man on
the Black Diamond and send her to San Francisco
with powerful prize crew. such course was not
regarded as necessary. In occurring in former
years seized vessels have gone safely port, tho
officers having sufficient respect for the law, az
embodied in the presence of representative Of
the revenue service, 10 refrain from any attempt al
escape. Meanwhile, 1t Is said at the Treasury thai
the revenue marine officers Will continue ~ seize
vessels engaged In taking seal Illegally. leaving 70
the state Department the adjustment Of any inters
national questions which may arise.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
YOUNG PELrs BODY BRouGHr TO HIS Honn

YOUNG PELLS BODY BROUGHT TO HIS HOME.
The body Of Clarence G.. Pell. who Killed acct
dentally by Ellis H. Roberts, while hunting deer in
the North Woods Friday. arrived ia this city last
evening al O'Clock II was accompanied by General
Hustled and his son, and taken in charge by
undertaken and will be removed TO the house OF his
parents. No. 317 West Fouieenthst. this morning
The funeral services VIII be held by the Rev. DR. Ar
mtagc. tomorrow evening. The place OF burial has
not been decided upon Yet. The young man an
only son, and the object of intense affection tho
part Of lis family. v. A. lrI. his fathe.. pos
iTated with grief over the sudden and ununey 0's.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
CHARGED WITH M1sAPPRoPRTTIyG RENTS.

CHIRGFD WIN MS4PPROPRTITTNG HENS.
Ernest Fdgerton. real estate agent, OF NO lo'
Fast TWenty.seventh-st. was arrested yesterday oS
Deputy Sheriff McGonlge an order OF arrest issueu
by city Judge Nehrbas charged with miSappFopnauhg
the rents OF seven houses belonging TO the estate Oh
the late Sarah A. Mix, otherwise known as Mananio
Sanchez, who prior to her death In April ISS' NaS
ucuk known character OF the city. The suit was
lrourbt by her executors James b. Mix and Henry
sanchez. The money which Edgerton IS charged
ulth dvertlng his own use was 1893 50 the July
u Merrill of one hundred and ghty- fourth-st.
and L. b. sturgis, a slxth-ave hotel keeper. became
Lis bOndsmen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18

John ". Wilson was born in the District OF Column
bia and was appointed 10 the military academy rom
Washington Territory. lie graduated from west
Point IN 1850, and brevetted second Lieutenant,
1T Artillery He was transferred to the ordnance
branch Of the service October o. 1850, and back to
the Artillery again In the following January Two
weeks later he became second lieutenant In the I'd
Artillery and in May first lieutenant He was made
a brevet captain for gallant and meritonous service in
the baltic Of Gaincss Mills. Va, June D. ls62, and
brevct major for gallanty in the battle OF Malvern
IInl. Va. July l, 1862. In the same month he was
transferred TO the typographical Enginee.s, and in
March, 1868, to the Engineer Corps In June, 1868,
he was made captain, and from May 1864, TO August,
1865, he was u leutenancOOnel aud assistant in
slecol. general in the volunteer service. For faithful
and merorious services during the campaign against
Mobile I'm March, 1865, he received the brevet OF
colonel OF volunteers. He breveted Lieutenant
colonel April 8, 1865. for gaantFy in the capture Of
Spanish Fort, Mobile HaIbOr. and on the same date
was brevetted colonel for bravery at Spanish Fort
and Fort Blakcly. Ala In August of that year
he was relieved as assistant inspector general In
June 1867 he was made major in the engineer corps,
and In March, 1854 he made lieutenant colonel
on June |, 1855, he was made superintendent OF
Public Buildings and Grounds in the District OF
Columbia, with tie rank Of colonel under the act
OF March 8, 1873.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
MR.. CLARK HAS NOTHING MORE TO SAY.

corporaton Counsel Clark said yesterday that no
,ad nothing 10 add TO the matter In controversy
between himself and Assistant Acknowledgement fose
respecting the case to test General DuaneS engio'iy
a. an Aauednct Commissioner. Inasmuch as the
General had sustained his view of what ought
"a be included IN tho and had ove.iuled Mr.
poste's dca, Mr. Clarke thought II unnecessary ior nun
Ia really 10 any thing watch Mr.. POsie dsappolhs'e'
M ebt impel him 10 nfilct upon the public.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
THE QUESTION OF A DUTY on ELECTRICITY.

washington, Aug. 1.-THE solicitor of the Treas
ury has refused to give opinion In answer TO the
question propounded by an electric light and power
company to whether duty would De imposed
I'm case electricity developed in Canada at Niagara
raIls Uer, sent across the river into the United
STATES The refusal Is based upon the ground that
bc Department cannot properly answer hypothetical
questions, the plants not yet having Deeh put mo
OpclatlOn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18

SOUTHERN MERCHANTS BUYING HEAVILY.
The large number Of Southern merchants in town
duIing the last few days and the amount OF goods
for their trade which have been Ordered Indicate
the Increasing prosperity OF til south. Sevsal oil
the large dfygoods houses downtown wcr visited
yesterday, where tho Information was obtained that
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
PROPOSED CHANCE IN CIvIL SERVICE RULES

PROPOSED CHANGE IN CIVIL SERVICE RULES.
Washington, Aug 17-Civi Service Commissioners
Lyman and Thompson had an interview with the
President to-day in regarl to certain contemplated
changes In the Civil Service rules. Commissioner
Lyman presented to the President rough draft OF the
contemplated amendments. The President is under
stood TO favor the changes and soon as they can
be properly formulated, the amendment will be sent
10 him at Deer Park 1t is believed that one OF the
rnles as amended. will place all chiefs of division
within the classified service, and thus provide that
when changes in these places they snail De hlled
Inv certldcatlon from the Commission.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
GENERAL LUcIus FAIRCHILD IN WASHINGTON.

GENERAL LUCIU5 FAIhUHILD IN NAoIiINGION.
Washington, Aug. 17.-Gcneral Lucius Fairchnd, a
meuber Of the Cherokee Commission, arrived in Wash
incton this morning from the Indian Territory. en-
route 10 his homo In Wisconsin. The negotiations with
the Cherokees having been suspended by the Com
mission until after the meeting Of the new
cherokee Council, recently elected. the Com
mission will not meet again until November. The
negotiations will then be resumed, with a fair pros
pect of success General Fairchh Is preparing re-
ort NJ the work of the Commission TO date which will
b Gled with the Secretary Of the Interior within the
next few days.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
THE SAVING ON BoNp PURCHASER

washington, Aug. 17.-Since the issue Of the CIR
cuar Of April II, 1sss, the Treasury Department
has purchased s50.s4o $50 4 per cents and &c.
400 700 41-2 per cent bonds, total of s153,-
o7s.95o, at a coss OF s73,o34.l2l for the Is. and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18

LIFESAvING MEDALS FOR TWO NEWCOMERS.
Washington, Aug. 1.-The Treasury Department
has forwarded TO Representative spnola, at New
York Hfesavlng medals TO be presented TO James
Oulndly. Of tho New-York police force and Joseph
II Ua1ley Of New. York, a recognition OF their
bravery In saving persons from drowning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
In this hast. this closing week,
EVERYTHING IN UPHOLSTERY
at half and quarter Brooklyn prices.

AZ half and quarter Brooklyn prices.
rvs-vhne needed to and make home comfortable
AN this week be bought far far below its valueH
,o YOU need or in the fall may need Curtains. Poreres
ar Covering Of any kind, cotton. silk or woolen
psperies Cfetonnes or scrims Rugs Table Cover
ings buy buy now and make selections from as
fine stock as eer was in height Of season at half
lnd quarter what you'n pay a month from now.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
To RE ACTING SECRETARY OF WAR.

Washington. Aug. 1.-THE President has authorized
p,4gadler General MacFeely Commissary General OF
Subsistence 10 perform the duties of secretary Of War
during Secretary Prootors absence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
CORN LATE AND IN DANGER FROM FROST.

Chicago Aug. II (Sreciah.-A morning paper review
ing the crop situation in the West says The country
has experienced week of remarkably cool weather
for this season Of the year. The days have been clear
the nights cool, and there have been storms OF lain
extending over largo areas OF the country These
conditions have kept corn at a standsHll. greatly
delayed the hshng of the oats the drying out Of tho
winter wheat in shock, and It's movement In the
Northwest the weather has been fine for harvest ana IN
the Southwest portion OF the winter wheat belt plough
ing for winter wheat has already begun under most
favorable circumstances. There is plenty Of moisture
in the ground, and the fall seeding
promises to be early the crop put
INTO the ground in good shape ana me
acreage large. The crop in Kansas Missouri,
Kentucky and Tennessee IS safe from frost The yield
in III our staes in lass was lltte over 5OOoOOooo
bushels OF corn Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana
and Ohio claim that they need from September 10 10
October to make a crop OF good, sound corn Ihese
otat,s made in 1858 a crop OF 01S,OOO,OOO bushels
The States of Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan heeu
until October TO their crop against all accidents
from frost They produced 100000 bushels OF
corn last season. Detailed reports covering Central
Nebraska say that corn so far promises an immense
Weld but IS late with so much wet weather and the
nights so cool August far has given corn VIII not
he ont of danger from frost until the latter part oi
september With dry and hot weather for three or four
weeks the State will harvest an unusually large crop
II corn Eastern Nebraska reports that the season has
been unusually cool, with entirely TOO much rain,
* epfng the corn green and preventing It from maturing
There is practically little difference in the condition Of
corn in Kansas and Missouri, and it may now be
considered safe from frost Central Illinois has had
moor corn weather since August L. and the crop Is in
Varied conditions. A small percentage Is in hard
,oastlnr ears some ar, just beginning to show signs
NJ grain ON the cob and also is just coming into
INK. Corn must have good, warm weather fully up TO
Senben,ber 15 Some Of the earliest might possibly
rel out of the way OF frost little earlier but The latest
corn would be nlppcd al any time before October ~ 20
X practically Indiana is in a similar situation with
ber corn crnp With late frosts will be all right
otherwise, all wrong. great deal OF corn VIII DC
. mayed by frost before September 20 In OhiO.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18

he SouMefn trade picking up immensely, and
good carly purchase Of such large cOnsgnmens OF
viii Mas an excellent precursor OF enla cling trade
depc.s INC southern States. These gratifying eyl.
ol,ss OF commercial activity are ascribed 10 the
er.uy ahce oil crops and increasing prosperity gen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
FouRTHc CLASS PosTMAsTERs APPOINTED

Washington, Aug T.-FOurth-class postmasers
were to-day appointed follows:
Pennsylvana-Davld Irwin, Ogdensburg; Joseph
Hail, Redcfe John II. Brendle: Red Run; H. +:
stOver Richland Centre II. \. Ross, stevensVlle,
John ". Smith, Yellow Creek
neutrality-suspicious. W. Robinson, Ravenrock
NETWORKS. p Tuthil Matituck; Roswell Davis.
Yaphank
Connecticlt-Joseph p Miller, HlghwoOd
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
1rnaK paNrELs ooNFERs WIrH COY, HrLp

Albany, Aug. 17.-Judge Charles Daniels wha
presided at the late McQuade trial Ballston had an
hours interview with Governor Ill., In the Executive
Chamber to-day. From what can be- gathered IL Is
believed the consultation had reference u huthas
trials Of the New York boodlos Aldermen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
SUNDAY EDITION.
AUGUST Is, 1889.

$1O4277O27 for IL per cent bonds. The pur
chases from August g. 1887, to and including Auguss
II, 1889, aggregated Sl77 1924, 500, at a cost Of
s204,5i4s7l. These bonds would have cost $780,
53d,21a a! maturity, 50 that the saving has beeb
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
p. Miller Hollywood.

TO BE SUPERINTENDENT AT WEST POINT.
Washington, Aug. 17.-Co0nel John NJ. Wilson, En-
gneer Corps, late superintendent of Public Buildings
and Grounds in the District Of Columbia, was to-day
appointed Supcrin tendent Of the United states NIL
itafy Academy at West Point TO succeed Generh JONI
G.. Parke who recently retired.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18

Tho last most interesting Of them ALL for in this last
,,o.ne week many goods for first time offered will
,ompe,e fol- public favor with those already seen
at half and quarter value.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
ANEW PENSION AGENT AT KNOXVILLE.

Washington, Aug, 17.-William Rule, OF Tennessoet
has been appointed pension agent at Knoxville, Tenn
vice d. A. Carpenter, resigned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
j. ensington squares,

In this Last Closing Week
WASH DRESS FABRICS
will be sold at n fraction of their value.
At Seventeen and Three quarter Cents.
Scotch and French Gingham and Zephysthe very best
more than hundred stylesa coors-goods that sold in
Brooklyn so TO 60 cents yard
Az sixteen and Three quarter Gents,
best French Satoenscomplee asortmenal eolors bsck
ana whitcexquste designs and quality such as SOLD III
Brooklyn 40 70 90 cents yard
At Twelve Gents and Half.
Outing, Cloths, Brooklyn price % cents
''sn'n' '''' Brooklyn price 20 cents
Az Nine Gents and Three-quarters.
Novelty suitnc-Brown and white Brooklyn price csc.
black and white and terIa-cotta,
Al Eight Cents and Three quarters.
Ress Ap,erIoan Ginehams Every style imaginable.
At six Cents and Three quarters.
Preach Chambrays, linen finish, Brooklyn price ddSc.
French CsEbics, yard wide Brooklyn prce Zoc'
At Five Cents and Three quarters.
Rest seersuokers Brooklyn price 122 cents.
At Four Cents and Three quarters.
French Batistes Brooklyn price price 10 10 cents
Domestic SSteens, Brooklyn pilee ~ cehts'
At -Four Cents and Half
ChaIlies beautiful styles, Brooklyn price 10 cents
LAST WEEK OF THE BANKRUPT SALE.
Do Not Miss the Sale of '' Blankets"
For in this sale youn find the Golden Cate "Oregon"
"Provo' and est Nary Blankets from famous California
and Ohio mls-you'n find Gray, White Scarlet, Navy,
Magenta Veuna and Notified all qualities and
Sizes less than half the Brooklyn prcesAt
hair the Brooklyn prices wen sell
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-18
MANY ATTEND THE CIR

MANY ATTEND THE GRAND ARMY ENCAMPMENT.
Washington, Aug 17.-Permission to attend the
National Encampment of the Grand Army of the
Republic, at Milwaukee, August 90 to 81. has been
granted such employees of the War Department are
members Of the organization.