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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-15
FOREST FIRES IN THE NORTHWEST.

GREAT DESTRUCTION IN WASHINGTON TERRI
TORY AND OREGoN-THE WORK OF TRANPs
Portland Ore, Aug 14.-The atmosphere for miles
around is thick with smoke and cindcrs and burning
brands falling in showers. All the Northwestern
country seems to be burning up in forest fires. The
smoke has been dense in Portland for the last two
or three weeks that for time it was impossible to sec
far up the street. and the and moon look like
great balls of fire In the haIbor the smoke has had
the effect Of fog, and have been required
to blow their whistles every few minutes to avoid
collisions 1t IS estimated that the total damage by
forest fires in the Northwest this year VIII amount TO
nearly 100000.
Several farmhouses have been burned with the
stables and produce and stores. with quantities Of
wheat of this years crop. several thousand cords
of wood have been consumed Yesterday the flames
swooped down upon the settlement at Cedar Mills, and
left the country barren. People in some instances
had scarcely time TO escape and had to hurry through
the woods the fire being thick along the regular
road
An extensive fire IS raging in southern Oregon. south
of Rosebud and number Of houses have been burned
some Of tho forest fires the work Of tramps II
they are not treated well any place they start fires
out OF revenge. \ number run out of Mclean
settlement in southern Oregon the other day, and
taking TO the woods started fire. IT discovered In
time and extinguished, and posse OF men started
after the tramps and captured three Ropes put
about their necks and they swung up for some
time and then let down and thrashed sounGly.
Miles City, Mont, Aug 14.-The praircs ieW
miles 10 the north and southeast OF Miles 'y are on
fire The fires cover several thousand acres IN cX-
tent The bodies Of timber north and south OF town
are separate each other, but seem 10 have caught
fir. simultaneously. Lightning during the storm on
sunday night is the cause Of the fires. body OF men
from this place preparing TO 20 out and hight the
names. a heavy smoke is hanging over the town. ana
the heat from the fire IS peropible. Extensive
prairie fires are raging in this county below Fallon,
travelling toward Glendve and IT Is feared the range
in these parts VIII be lost
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-15
MRS. HARRIsoN's STAY AT NANTUCKET

New-Bedford, Aug. ii (SpeciaD.-Ms. Benjamin
Harrison did not leave Nantucket to-day. was
stated She would probably do, on account Of tho
stormy weather. The boat came through time
and tho palace Naushon has been here two days
awaiting her arrival The Nantucket Journal"
says:
Mrs. Harrison has, during her stay here. enjoyed
mOre quet, rest and real comfort than during any
corresponding period since the Inauguration. she
has taken occasional drives about town. and tuesday
morning accompanied by DR.. and Mrs. Gardner OF
Washington and Lieutenant Parker, L. ;. Navy. len
town by a private conveyance and drove To sanitary
Lighthouse, thence proceeding 10 siasconset Afier
passing half hour the beach observing The bathers
The party were escorted through the village They wers
shown the interior of the Oldest house. captain Henry
Coeman's, and were received by Mr.. and Mrs Wilson.
Of Washington who occupy Captain Edward B.
Hussey's quaint Old cottage. Thence they went 70
sunset Heights, and visited the new cottages OF Tie
old type, and received by Mr. and Mrs. I. 5.
King. Mrs. Roberts Mn. and Mrs III. ; MOwbray,
of New-York and Mr.. and Mrs G. 4. Crttenden. Of
Brooklyn, who are summer visitors. Mrs. Harrison
expressed her pleasure at the appearance OF tha
place and the neat little structures Mrs Cllte
hoistcd flag in front of her cottage in honor Of the
neca
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-15
RAILROADS SUFFER IN THE WEST.
EXTENSIVE DAMAGE CAUSED BY THE HEAVY
RAINsTORMs-THE FLOOD ~ LINCOLN.

Lincoln. Neb, Aug. 14.-The food in Lincoln be-
gan subsidng at 10 o'clock this morning. No lives
were lost, and only a few hundred families were
driven from their homes. No houses were washed
away Tho railroads have not suffered much, except
the Burlington and Missouri near Tecumseh where
nearly twenty miles Of track viii have 10 Do Ic-
built.
Kansas Cltv Mo. Aug. 1.-THE effects Of the
heavy rainfall Monday night and the early hours OF
Yesterday morning wcro plainly visible in She arrivals
of the trains at the Union Depot yesterday. All
the western trains late and although none was
unable TO reach the city, largo number had 20 uso
tracks belonging to other roads The santa re trains
from Topeka came in over the Union Pacific, the
roadbed of the former road being severely damaged
for about ten miles this side OF that clty Inc Ohion
Pacific tracks arc also submerged, and in some places
the trains moved through TWO feet OF water. Iho
bridges on the Southern Kansas and santa Fe have
been swept away by the food Stevenson's icehouse
a. Leayenworth on the Missouri Pacific track, was
undermined by the rain and fell, strcwng 700 tons
of ice on the rails The tracks could not be clear"I
in time TO allow tho Omaha express to come ih' anu
the passengers we're transferred to the Kansas ClS'
Wyandotte and Northwestern
Pueblo, Col. Aug IA heavy storm passed o'ot
Pueblo last night 1t formed near Canon Cty' Dut
high wind accompanied It and only a few drops
Of rain fell here East Of the city, the storm seemed
to be heavy The people here rapidly cleaning
up frum the recent food. The loss will reach
between $4,000 and 100000. The Rio Grande
road is again running trains west on time. The
West Cliff branch IS said to be damaged to the amount
OF 900, and people just down from there say Is
will be a month before 1t is In running order again
In a distance Of seven miles bridges were carried
away, and a passenger train caught In tho Hood Is
stlll there
Albuquerque " NJ. Aug 14.-The people OF
Albuouerlue were frightened yesterday by the raging
of a terrible thunder and wind storm. prSeded by
sbarp flashes of lightning Huge whrwinds OF sand
came down from the mountains occurring at intervals
and binding pedestrians. The clouds were heavy
and dark but no rain came Lightning struck the
telegraph wires near the freight depot stunning
number Of clerks and knocking pen from 'he hand
of the manager OF the Gallup Coal Company IN his
office near by. 4 driver and team were killed ut
Mesa by the same fash Of lightning
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-15
FOR GOVERNOR OF IOWA.

Des Moines Iowa. Aug. 14.-The Republican State
Convention was called 10 order at IL a. M, by
Chairman Besrlsley. Temporary officers were than
announced. with John. n. Irwin, of Keokub, as
chairman Mi Irwin, taking the chair, made a
speech and this followed by the announcement
of the usual committees B. l. Salinger, of Carroll
County, was made permanent president On the
Recommendation Of the State Central CommStee
nominating speeches and informal ballot were
dispensed with, and the roll-cal on the nomination
for Governor was proceeded with The first ballot no
suited: Wheeler, Az 10; Hull 40 10; Iutchin-
son, 207 2-1O; CrapO, 81; Larrabcc 81. Governor
Larrabees name was then withdrawn by his request,
and the second ballot follows: WheeleB
4GG $3.50; Hull. 425 1-3O Hutchinson, 216 = 80
Crapo, % Lauabce, 90. The balloting continued
until eleven roll calls had been made, Hull gradually
gaining uatl the eighth, when his following fell of
and continued 10 desert him, Wheeler nearly holding
his OWL Tie eleventh ballot resulted: Wheeler, 43o
Hun. 413: Hutchinson, ESQ; ClapO, 10 resolution
was introduced in favor of Chicago as the most suitable
CITY In which 10 hold the Worlds Fair, In lo02 This
was overwhelmingly adopted and bailoung was
resumed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-15
THE CAREER OF JUDGE TERRY.
HIS CONNECTION WITH THE SOUTHERN DEMOC
RACY-MURDER OF BRODERICK-
AFTER THE WAR.

Thus ends I'm violence life of violence. David S.
Terry was born in Arkansas in 1916. When young
man. he went TO Texas and took part in the by
which that state achieved her independence from Mex
co In 1916 after the admission of Texas to the UnOn
he served In the United States Army under General
Zachary Taylor private in Captain Bellows com
pany of Colonel Jack Hays's regiment of Texan
Mounted Rangers. After the Mexican war the dis
covery of gold drew him to California with number
Of his cOmpanl0ns. Always a Democrat Of the most
pronounced southern stripe, and of the most fiery
Of that fre-eatng class, he early attached himself
to the fortunes Of he rough element of his party, under
the leadership Of David c. Broderck, then just rising
into prominence. Terry, who had been admitted to
the bar and whose legal talents and personal integrity
were generally recognized even by his enemies. was
soon elected one of the Judges of the Supreme Court
Of California.
Both he and Broderck bitterly opposed
the organization and acts of the San Fran
cisco Vigilance Committees of 1851 and
1856 at whose hands many Of their followers met a
summary, if unlawful, punishment for long array
Of crimes that the law had shown itself unable or
unwilling to deal with. In 1856, when Cora was
hanged by the Vigilance Committee for the murder OF
United States Marshal Richardson and Casey for the
murder of James King, OF william. the Editor of The
san Francisco Evening Bulletin and the notorious
outlaws Sullivan and Mulllgan, banlshed Judge
| Terry was the most active adviser of the Governor,
4
| ]. Nicely Johnson. in abortive attempt to put
down the committee by force. Leaving the
beuch at Sacramento the Judge at once
| went TO san Francisco, and arming himself,
entered heartily into the plans of the committees
| onnonents who called themselves =" law and order
men !, on June 81 he resisted an attempt by Sterling
4 Hopkns police officer in the service OF the com
mittee, to arrest desperate, James Rube Maoney,
and I'm the tumult stabbed Hopkins In the shoulder
| with a bowe-knife, inhicting a serious wound. 1t
was at first thought that Hopkins must die and Terry
uas at once arrested by the committee and put on
trial for resisting the committee and for assault
| vith intent 10 kill as we'll for four other serious
| assaults at various times. Hopkins got well and
! Terry was released In August
| In 1852 having in the meantime become Chief
I,s,ce by seniority, he was candidate for renomi-
nation. but was defeated before the convention aud
| botly charged his defeat upon Broderick, who was
hen a Tinted states senator, the most powerful man
In his party Ind the acknowledged leader of the
| lContinued on Seventh page.)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-15
EACH FACTION NAMING 4 CANDIDATE.
A LIVELY SENATORIAL CONVENTION IN OHIO
NEITHER SIDE AHEAD.

NEITHER SIDE AHEAD.
Springfield, Ohio. Aug IA (SpccaD.-The Repub-
lican Senatorial Convention Of the Xlllh District,
at Urbana today ended in confusion, with two can
didates nominated for Senator Clark Madison ana
Champaign counties comprise the district Clark
County In the convention had five votes more than
both the other counties together. For some years
the system Of rotation has been in vogue. and accord
ing 60 this the Senator this year belonged to Madison
County The Clark County Republicans, however,
claiming that the other two counties ought 10
alternate With Clark County, presented George Z.
Rawlins as its candidate for Senator Madison
County, supported by Champaign County, presenter
the name of John f. Locke for the nomination. Clark
County's delegates were united for Rawlins. These
delegates were chosen at massconvcnton held here,
against the opposition of townships that asserted inc
right to choose theic quota Of delegates.
AT to-day's convention there was fight for the
temporary chal1nanshp. Clark County elected f. S.
Wallace, and the other counties +. c. Hchelburger.
fight for the gavel ended in Mr..
Walaces triumph; but the two chairmen occupied the
stage, side by SIDE throughout the convention, ard
pandemonum rcgnel. Neither side would cOncedo
an inch, Committee on Credentials, chosen by
Madison and Champaign counties leaving out those
delegates in the Clark County delegation that had been
selected TO take the places Of the delegates whom the
townships had selected. Amid dcafcning din ono
faction nominated Rawns and the other Locke. The
greatest excitement prevailed. Tho nominees mounted
tables one on each side of the convention hall and at
the same time proceeded % thank the convention for
the honor conferred. While this going on tho
clark County delegation left the hall. The dclcga-
tions of the other two counties then declared their
The matter will be settled by the State Central Com
mttee Tonight the Clark County Republicans mot
here and decided 30 stand by their candidate. Unless
the existing difficulties are adjusted, Democratic
Senator will probably 10 elected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-15

xurs FOUND GUILTY AND SENTENCED
REPORTED TO A FORTIFIED PLACE
rvprr1Es GO TO CONSULT THE GENERAL
nj. apc 14.-Thc Senate Court found Count
,,1,on and Henry Rochetort accomphces OF Oen-
- Roulaneer in felonious attempt against the
o - n the State 1t also decided by vote
,oo 20 OF that the acts charged in the indict-
", acainst the accused men in connection with
nv residential crisis in 1SS7 constituted a
reasonable attempt
cor4.al Campcnon, Senator for Neuilly-sur
coino arrued that the charge of embezzlement
.oade against General BOulanger had been proved.
NJ lie Roger, president of the Senate, and NJ
Marcaine. Senator for the Department of Marine,
o,cned that the court was incompetent to try
General Bouhnger on the charge of msappropria-
,ion of funds. and that that charge must be re-
ferred TO a courtmartial.
The court found General Boulanger guilty on the
charge of embezzng public funds and refused to
allow that there were extenuating circumstances.
The court sentenced General Boulanger, Count
Dillon and Henri Rochefort to be deported to a
fortified place.
After the announcement of the sentence the
court adjourned in order to frame the text Of the
decree of sentence, which will be voted upon in
secret session and read at a public sltung
The Republican groups of the Senate held a
meeting and adopted resolutions requesting the
Government TO enforce the decree after the court
has dissolved, calling attention to the gravity of
the absence of some Of the Ministers, ana dG-
mandng that steps be taken against all OlhclalS
implicated in the case. n,-
NM. Naouet and Lnguerre and other Bouhng,
lsts have gone to London to consult with General
Bouhncer regarding a proclamation Whlch Is 10
be issued shortly
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-15

HAVOC BY LIGHTNING.
ALARGE TANK OF OIL STRUCK.
SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE TIDEwATEE COM
PANY's PRoPERTY-THREATENIN
ELECTRIC CURRENTS.


Lightning struck huge oil tank at Constable HOOK
n. j. Just at 40 O'Clock last evening. us cohenS'
over $1,000 barrels OF crude oil, was immeuls'cy
fred and an explosion followed. The Tdewa'er VII
Company owned the property AT the time no"YS
rain was falling and continued 10 pour down for houIS
afterward with brief interruption. The tank was
built about nine years ago and was worth neaiiy
$4,000 It's capacity 3D. 900 barrels. PROBABLY
over twotlirls its contents was pumped out uui'Ie
the conaagration which followed.
While estimates I'm regard 10 the oil are average
guesswork the loss would at that rate be 5000 par-
rels worth $1,000. The tank was one of the largest
situated on hill several hundred yards In the rear
of the main plant. That was entirely des'royeu'
Bayonnes fire department and the compaDy's force
worked to prevent the flames spreading to ADJOINING
property Nearby were several other large tanks,
which wero kept cool and were drawn OH. n ilI'u
flame lighted up the heavens for hours, attracuilB
considerable attention. 4 fleet of fretugs lay IN
readiness for service. There was lively scare caseu
by the electric currents threatening further destruction
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-15
A SURRENDER TO THE LIBERALS.
CHE GOVERNMENTS RADICAL AMENDMENT I
THE TITHES BILL

THE TITHES BILL.
london, Aug. 14.-Attomey General Webster an
nounced in the House Of Commons this evening that
the Government had decided TO amend the Tthes bill
By accepting me urposiuon's proposal to mako the
landlords instead Of the occupies liable for the pay
ment of tithes The announcement greeted with
cheers by the Liberals
Sir william Vernon HarcOurt expressed his grail
fcation. This announcement, he said, proved that
the patience and ariuOus eXerons OF tho Opposition
had not been I'm vain. Tho Governments decision
was equivalent to the introduction of new pHi.
(Checrs) The principle for which the Liberals had
contended had been recognized. 1t implied an en-
tire change of the whole system Of tithcs, involving
immense interests and millions Of money. Seeing the
importance Of the Governments change of front the
Liberals must ask time TO scrutinNe the Dll; Whch
placed upon paper, before committing themselves TO
It, accept ance. ..,., 8.
Mr.. smith. the Government leader admitted that ~ -
was reasonable 10 postpone discussion on the bill
Vntl the clauses were teXtuay before the House
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-15
A GOVERNMENT BUILDING DESTROYED.

Sandy Hook, y. j., Aug 14.-In the rainstorm that
prevailed here between six and o'clock this
morning there were several heavy discharges OF
lightning. At 6 30 IN. the small building the
5cach at the testing grounds set on fire. The
officers and enlisted men confined their efforts b.
saving the valuable Instruments within the ncosure.
The ordnance building was destroyed. Only a few
Of the testing instruments were saved others were
ruined by the lightning and flames The loss TO the
United states Government Will amour; to $1,000.
upon which there no insurance. The instruments
that station were used 10 determine automatically
the speed of pr0jecies and the power OF the guns.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-15
,rcorr lr1rG roR TILE cHERoKEE STRIP.

Kansas City, Mo-, Aug ia dispa'ch 10 " Inc
Timcs7 from Tahlequa, says: The Cherokee com
mission held formal session to-day. The com
mission decided to visit the Cheyennes and Arapahoes
and ascertain what terms be made with them
for their interests in the Cherokee land. 1t IS be
eved this action viii have considerable influence IN
persuading the CherOkces to accept the Government
Oifer for they have recognized the claims OF
other Indians 10 the lands When they see that the
commissioners actually treating with the Chci-
ennes and Arapahoes, It IS believed they VIII be
anxious 10 make some compromise
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-15
TWO EMPERoRs WATCH A SHAM BATTLE.
KAISER wILHELMs ENTERTAINMENT OF HIS
INtpEPIAL. ArSTRIAN VISITOR.

"
IMPERIAL AUSTRIAN VISITOR.
Berlin. Aug. 14.-Emperor william and the Emperor
of Austria lefr Berlin at O'Clock this morning Tor
spandau, where a sham fight took place. -Four Dat
talions Of trooIS crossed the Havel River which al
this point is wide, bridge constructor
Of ninety pontOons. The building OF the Dnuso anu
the passage Of the troops accomplished IN re-
uarkablv short time. The battle took place on tho
heights south of Spandau one division Of ten bat
talons used the new smokcless powder. while their
opponents used the old style of powder The contrast
between the effects of the two explosives was striking
the troops using the Old powder being completely en-
velored i'm smoke. The actor ended in the western
forces being thrown back Oh Spandau.
After the battle Emperor William called the officers
together and criticised the operations. The two En-,
perors lunched i'm tent that had been specially erected
in the field for that purpose. They returned to berlin
at l o'clock.
In the afternoon Emperor William and his Imperial
guest visited the TicdcnskTcEe where the Austrian
Emperor laid wreath upon the collin OF the late
Emperor Frederick.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-15
cRops LOST IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY

Bethlehem, Penn, Aug. II CSpeciaD. An extremely
severe ra-nstorm carly this morning was followed
by heavy thunder storm tonight Reports from
the country tell Of great damage TO corn. The Lehieh
River here s rising at the rate OF feet an hour
and low lands are inundated. A serious landslide
occurred on the Lehigh and Susquchanna Railroad
at Trccilcr's Station tonight. The tracks were
blOckaded for about two hundred yards
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-15
WOUNDED BY 4 TH1EvIyG TRAMP.

Hooper Neb.. Aug. II fSpeciaD.-At the village Of
Admah. near here last night, tramp attempted to
murder and rob George Pego an cid man who Keeps
a grocery store The man entered about closing up
fine and bought lunch. lie then handed Mr. Pego
q S2O-blu in payment. As the old man turned 10 get
the change. the stranger drew two revolveIs ana
emptIed each Of the ten chambers at him. -Four
bullets took effect. one wound near the base OF the
skull IS likely to prove fatal. Although wounded Mr.
pero threw some weights his visitor with such pre-
clson that he beat retreat without getting any booty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-15

VIDUI HIUI ANWH1
San Diego cal. Aug. 11.-Judge W. X. Pierce, OF
the superior Court of this city, shot and seriously
wounded YES esterday by w. 5. Clendennin. The Judge
was talking with Ex-Governor Murray Of Utah when
Clondennln passed down the street, stopped suddenly
and drawing revolver shot Judge Pierce IN the
back. 4 judicial opinion by Pierce unfavorable to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-15

DECLARING ~ FAVOR OF COTTON BAGGTNG.
Augusta, Ga, Aug. 14.-At meeting OF the Augusta
Exchange to-day TO take action On the subject OF
cotton bagglng a resolution was unanimously adopted
pcdgng the support of the members to the organized
movement Instituted by the farmers OF the South tO
protect themselves against the Bagg gng Trust any
similar combination
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-15
TERDICr IN COLONEL FLErcHER,s CASE.

Omaha, Neb., Aug 1.-the cOurt-martlal I'm the
case Of Lieutenant Colonel Fletcher. charged with
conduct unbecoming officer and gentleman reached
verdict today after an hours del.beratiOn The
verdict viii be sent 10 General Brooke. commander Of
the Department. OF the Platte, and by him transmitted
10 Washington whore il Will be announced 10 the
Army. IL IS thought here that Colonel Fletcher was
acquitted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-15
THE BIG BOSTON LEATHER FIRM FAILURE

Boston, Aug. 14-In preliminary statement issued
to the creditors OF the leather firm OF r. and A. H.
Bacheer Co., by the trustees, T. IS announced that
about September a full statement will be submitted.
The liabilities the trustees say, appear TO be about
II ,3OOO OOO and think the sets will net enough 10
pay about so cents on the dOarn About 40 Of
the heavier creditors have signed the assignment
papers, and the trustees think # for the interest of all
TO become parties 20 the assignment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-15

Maiden, Mass. Aug. 14.-E. ;. Converse has pre-
sentcd 10 Dr. John L. Sullivan. president of the
Maiden Medical Society, $4,000 in cash and a
valuable plot of land of Vistast. containing four
and onehaf acres, for the erection OF hospital.
This city has never had a hospital building. and a
project is now fOot 10 erect one at an estma e1
cost of 100000 NN'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-15

SEVEN CARS SMASHED INTO SPLINTERs.
Reading, Penn, Aug. 14.-At a on the Reading
Railroad, near Hamburg, to-day, the Wiamsport ex
press ran into the rear OF freight train standing on
the track. Seven of the latter crushed into
kindlng wood. There sixty passengers on the
rain. bub none OF them was seriously injured.