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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-12
Governor Hill has been borrowing a good de

Governor Hill has been borrowing good deal
~ needless anxiety The people of Massa-
chusetts.' he says. did not have one trouble in
This last election which is to bother them in
the next. and that is IA multitude of candidates
for offices II is conceded on all hands that the
Rallot. Reform law worked admirably on its first
trial in Massachusetts. and it had been supposed
that the success of the innovation could be ac-
cepted as something of an assurance that there
would be less friction rather than more. in the
future II Governor Hill is right. these sangune
expectations are ill-founded and misleading. But
we fear the Governors wish is father to his
thought Ballot reform presented 10 him In any
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-12

The streets of New-Yor< were never more ex-
asperating TO the wayfarer than they were yester-
day. when the frequent basins and gulLes were
filled to the brim with greasy ooze
of unknown depth and well-known
capability of defling whatever it touched.
If the Tammany investigators who are just now
consumed with zeal TO reform things would turn
a little light upon the ways of the Department OF
Public Works. they might discover whether. under
its jurisdiction, the city is getting full value for
its money
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-12

Most persons will read the speech OF the Ger
man Emperor at Frankfort with more pleasure
than his oratorical efforts generally Afford SINCE
on that occasion he made the rare acknowledge
ment that he was indebted TO his father Tor part
of the love and devotion of his subjects
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-12

Senator Vest no doubt expresses a popular
belief when he says that too many copies of
public documents are printed, and urges that
q reasonable limit be set to the production of
all reports, etc, except those of greatest in
te.est. 1t appears that nearly all the space in
the Capitol available for the storage OF these
things has been filled. Hence there must be
either more space provided or fewer pamphlets
turned out by the Public Printer. Probably
few, if any, documents that are not OF some
value to somebody are printed but it ought not
10 be difficult to discriminate as to the number
issued and the use made of them. 1t Is a
wanton waste Of money for the Government
presses to keep on producing unlimited guam
titles OF junk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-12

In spite Of Mr. Stokes's cogent arguments
the Louisiana Chamber Of Commerce and In
dustry recently took action favoring Chicago
as the best place for the Worlds Fair. The
motion was passed by very narrow majority,
but its adoption brdnght substantial comfort TO
the promoters Of Chicago's ambition. Not at
all comforting TO them will be the action of the
Legislature Of South Carolina which has just
passed joint resolution directing that States
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-12

Dom Pedro is showing a rarely philosophical
snirt. and il would not he surprising If his laS
wears were the happest part of his life
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-13
THE SITUATION IN HAYTI.

Washington, Feb. 12.-Rear-Admirsl Gherardl viii
assume command of the North Atlantic Squadron in
a few days. lie IS now on HIS way to Join the flag
ship Galena at Key West That vessel will sail 20
Hayd soon after his arrival. Instructions have been
sent 10 her commanding officer, Captain Sumner. TO
have her prepared for without delay.
The latest official information in regard 10 tho sit
uaton In Hayt Is contained in a dispatch 20 the Sec
retary OF State from Mr. Gautier, the United statos
Consul at Cape Haytcn, bearing date February .. He
refers TO the visit OF the United States steamer Atlanta
at that port and says that there Is marked change
In the position Of the conendng armies since tho date
Of his last report He says that st. Mark and Con
aives again bombarded the previous week and
adds that bockadlng vessel has been at Port
Hayten since January II. The American steamers
ozama and Caroline are reported TO have sailed
recently without moestaton with logwood and coffee
for New-York
Captain Howell, commanding the United states
steamer Atlanta, reports 10 the Navy Department
under date Of Cape Hayten, January 30. that there
were signs OF blockade at that time and that he
understands there had been during the preced-
Ing two weeks. He says that there is excitement
at Cape Hsyten iusufying the presence OF war
vessel, and that in consequence, he proposed to cruise
10 Jamaica,
Paris Feb 12-The French Consul at Port, All Prince
sent cable dispatch on Sunday saying that the con-
dlh0n OF affairs In Uayu improving and that
the rebels were expected Immediately 10 submit TO
LeHtme.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-13
BRUTAL CHESAPEAKE CAPTAINS.
STORIES or IYHUMAN TREATMENT on TIL
oyaTER RoATs rnrn IN CotrHT

STORIES or ISHUMAS TREATMENT ON THE
OYSTER BOATS TOLD IN COURT.
Baltimore, Feb i2 (speclsD.-The German Society
Of Baltimore has been instrumental in bringing sew
ers OF the brutal captains of Chesapeake Oysterdredg
Ing boats 10 trial Captain T. BeauchamD was heard
before the unitd States Commissioner to-day and held
for court. Heinrich C. Tick. counsel for the German
Society. was present stsnislaus Cain. a young man
from New-York, told a story Of inhuman treatment
at the hands Of Bcauchamp. He shipped from New
York under the assumed name Of William stIcker.
Captain Deauchamps llltTeatment led him, John
Green, colored, and Pennsylvania boy to desert.
They stole into the yaw at night but the waves were
so high that the little boat capsized They were
nearly drowned but finally, with their clothing frozen
TO their bodies got aboard the puhgy Mark Stevens
The next morning Cain Captain Wallace and Cap
tain Croswen bind the colored man. Then they seized
Cain, and after tying tarrcd rope tightly around his
thumbs swung him up BY the thumbs and kept him
suspended hvo MINUTES. He saw them hoist the Penn
sylvana boy up In the manner Alexander
Gallagher another Of the crew. that Beauchamp
struck him In the mouth and kicked him.
John Kovalack testified that he shipped from New
York. and was on board all the boats Of Captain Beau
champs feet lie was 10 got S14 a month. He
n piece OF GrcwOOd aud again with his fist. He was
tho Mark Stevens, lashed alongside the pungy
Beauchamp when Captain Wallace aud Captain CrOs-
well hung three men mp by the thumbs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-13
A POLITICAL PLOT IN VEST VIRGINIA.

THE SERENE BY WHICH THREE MEN HOPE TO
PROFIT BY THE LEGISLATIVE DEADLOCK.
Wheeling, W. Va, Feb. ia scheme Of bold
and startling character is outlined in adyices hom
reliable source by which Governor Wilson hopes to
become United States Senator President Carr Of tho
State Senate. Governor and Henry S. Walker. Secre
tary Of the State. TO return to HIS Office all for the
space Of two years 1t is believed that there cannot
DO an election of Senator at Charleston without the
vote OF Carr. The story is that Walker devised a
scheme in view Of which Cars conduct in the Lsgs-
lature, heretofore insxplcabo, be understood He
is TO prevent the election Of Senator The Legis-
latye term ending February %. the Governors
term viii begin without successor for Wilson. who
viii hold over a few days and then resign. The
vacancy thus created Carr will I'll under the const
tuition and as soon as he has taken the oath OF office
he win appoint Wilson United States senator and
Walker Secretary OF State. He Will then refuse to
call an extra session OF the Legislature, and there
being no decision of the contest the Governor
ship and no election OF Senator he and wilson VIII
necessarily remain IN Office until the regular Legis
latve session In January, 1900. That this scheme
has been deliberately formulated and is nearing
frultlon Is believed by cooheaded men. II G0f quail
hes on Maseh T. he win not secure his seat without
struggle.
Two more desertons were made from the Kenna
ranks today those of Senator ArScBle and Delegate
for Cof and scattering six Okwhich Democrats
votes and the remaining three the Union Labor mem.
bcrs.
The Ulion Labor men are reported 10 have held
decided to vote for Writ r. Neal tho remainder Of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-13
THE wEsr1NGHoUsB ELECTRIC COMPANY.

the stockholders of the Westinghouse Electric Com
pany was held to-day. George Westinghouse, IT,,
read statement in which no announced that meet
ing would be held at future date when complete
information regarding the combinations made I'm 1883
would be given. 1t was stated that during 1888 the
Westinghouse Company had acquired. by lease. the
control Of the Consolidated Electric Light and the
sawyerMan Electric companies. the lease taking effect
october l. The Westinghouse Company owns
s1 o35 600 par value OF the capital stock of the Con
solhated Company the capital Of which IS s2.5o0oOo
In November the Westinghouse Company acquired
the capital stock CS125OO0l and outfit Of the Water
bouse Electric and Manufacturing Company. In Jan,
navy OF the present year agreement was entered
info with the principal owners OF the United states
Electric Lighting Company whereby the Westinghouse
Company purchased seven'hiteenths Oh the s'ocA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-13
DETERMINED INCENDIARISM.
REPEATED ATTEMPTS TO BURN A HOUSE
BAGS soAKED wITH KERosENE sMoKINe lN AZ

RAGS SOAKED WITH KEROSENE SMOKING IN AN
ATTIc-MANy LIVES IN PERIL.
Another incendlaiy fire was discovered yesterday
afternoon in time prevent loss Of life and destruc
lion of property. At about 40 o'clock the rooms
occupied by Joseph Hart the third floor OF No.
els Eighth-avc. wero suddenly filed with smoke
Without waiting to investigate the cause, Hart ran
to truck company around the corner, and several
firenen responded to the call for assistance, with
fire extinguishers. The fremen groped to the attic
No 215 and found the floor burning in at least
dozen places. They put out the flames with but
little trouble.
An investigation showed that bundles Of rags and
paper, which srewn all over the attic floor, had
been saturated with kerosene benzlne. The fire
was discovered before It had got under good headwsy,
and the odor from the inhammable fluid was Plain
II the fire had got good start the occupants of Nos
2O9, Gil and o13 Eighth-ave. would have been un-
able TO escape because Of the narrow exit. There
were twenty-five women and children in the buildings
when the fire broke out
This IS not the first attempt that has been made to
ignite these buildings. On Sunday evening Ire
discovered I'm the attic and there was plenty
OF evidence to show that 1t was incendiary Bundles
OF rags and jute were found that had been saturated
with an nhammable fluid supposed to be kerosene:
No. 213 Eghth-ave. and the circumstances were so
suspicious that the Fire Marshal mede an invesuga-
tion but was unable to find out who were the gulty
parties
The tenants all have theories as to who set fire to
the place last evening but they are only conectues
without facts. The living rooms all poorly furnished
and OF the sorekeepers carries large stock
lt Is said that of the tenants istnsured. llfo
Marshal Mitchell and two detectives from the west
Twentiehst station examined the premises last even
ing and collected sufficient evidence 70 show that t
was the work Of incendary, and they are now
ousily engaged trying to find out who touched OH
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-13
AMERICAN MAIL WITHHELD III UsAMoA

San Francisco, Feb. 1e.-Captan Leary, who com
manded tho United States man-ofwar Adams at
semoa has learned since hs arrival here that impor
tant letters addressed TO him by Admiral Kimberly
and the State Department failed 10 reach him. The
post Office at Apla is in tho hands OF tho Germans,
and all mali matter. whether addressed to officials or
TO private parties. IS handled by them. As complaint
has frequently been made that mail Intended for
American citizens at Apla has been delayed aud at
times altogether withheld by tho German authorities,
Capan Leary IS prosecuting an inquiry TO determine
whether HIS official mail was tampcfed with.
Berlin, Fob. 1o.-The Reichsanzeigers publishes a
list Of tho losses among the crews OF the German
menof-war Olga and Eber IN the baltic at Apla on
December 49, Thers wore ton killed. thirty seriously
wounded and nine slightly wounded
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-13
cOUYTy pEMOoRArs AT WOaK

The largo meeting rOos Of Cooper Union was crowded
last evening when Secretary MeGee called the new
County Committee Of the New-York County Democracy
10 order.
The Committee on Permanent Organization was named
after consultation reported the following officers for
the year 1889: Chairman, Police Commissioner John H.
voorhls vlee-ehairmen member from each Assem-
bly, Districts treasurer C. c. Baldwin; corresponding
secretary Charles j. McGce recording secretary Mitchell
Levy financial secretary. Colonel Edward Gon; reading
secretary Michael MuQueeni sergeant and assistant
sergeant at arms Richard Casteli and George H. Dyer
Ex-senator James DAILY moved that the Committee
Resolutions (Which was afterward selecte report plat
form In which the attitude Of tho County Democracy
should bs clearly set forth on the questions OF rapid
transit Increased dock facilities ballot reform and pro
posed changes in the arbitration law. Mr. Days motion
was adopted on Aston G. cuvers motion the chair
man Of the Executive Committee OF 1888 was instructed
10 call the Executive Committee Of 1889 10 meet for orgsn
ration on "wednesday evening February 81
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-13
A BURGLAR THOUGHT TO BE TAsoorr.

Chicago. Feb. ~ specIaD.-The interest in Tascott
the alleged murderer Of A. J. snel has been revived
by a burglary which committed at the house OF
J. ". Mclean No. e24 Bedcnavc. II is supposed
that the burglar was none other than the longlost
Tascott. The house was entered about o'clock in
tho morning He then proceeded to the bedroom Of
Mr. and Mrs. Mclean but the latter awoke, sat up in
bed and shrielted. The burglar covered her with a
revolver eyed her steadily and slowly rereated frOm
the room. Mr. Mclean awakened by hs wife's
shrek and started follow the burglar, but hs wife
threw her arms around him and before he broke loose
nom her tho burglar had vanished Mrs Mclean
describes him young ana "eiiuresscu' wearing
round, stiff hat and frock coat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-13
THE ALLEGED BEEF AND PORK COMBINE.
TO BE INVESTIGATED BY AN INTERSTATE. con.

TO BE INVESTIGATED BY AN INTERSTATE. CON.
vENTIoN IN ST. LOUIS NEXT MONTH.
st. Louis, Feb. 12.-GoveTnor Humphrey, OF KAN
sas, selected st. Louis the place and March IL as
the time for holding the Interstate Convention to In
yestgate the alleged beef and pork combine. The
convention will be composed of Joint committees Of
three Senators and five Representatives from the
Legislatures Of Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri, ohlo
Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Minnesota,
Arkansas, Texas, Colorado New-Mexico, Arizona and
Wyoming. Several of the States have already been
heard from favorably, and there is little doubt but
that all Of them win be represented The Governor
OF Pennsylvania has expressed dosre to have that
State represented although Pennsylvania was not In
vitcd to join the movement
Springfield, ILL.,, Feb 12.-In the Senate this morn
ing a resolution for the appointment Of committee
OF three Senators and five Representatives to attend
q conference called by tho Kansas Legislature 10 In
vestgate the alleged beef and pork trust adopted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-13
FLooUETs BILL BEFORE THE SENATE

Paris, Feb. 1o.-In the Senate to-day Premier
F1oquet introduced the scrutin fArrondlssement Dill
and asked urgency for the measure, which was
granted. On the proposal Of NJ do Casabianea' not
withstanding the protests Of members of the Right
was decided that the Bureau should meet immeda'eY
and appoint committee the bill
The adoption by the Chamber Of Deputies last
night of the bill has afforded much qualification to tho
oppostunst journals. The Republique Franca'se'
says ave armed the Republic yesterday. We VIII
not disarm It tomorrow By voting for a revision OF
the constitution" The journal des Dcbais' says ;
Tbs establishment OF the scruln Acknowledgement
system Of voting can only result fayorably with
moderate Cabinet I'm o1ice.7 -
The Radical journals fear the consequences thar WIN
follow the adoption OF the measure The Monarchca
and Boulangst papers declare that the action OF
the Chamber of Deputies IN passing the bill VIII not
change the verdict OF the electors, who, they say do
not desire any more parliamentarsm.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-13
I.,,rnnulrr snor pY puRGLARs.

Pittsburg, Feb 19.-wnliam st. Clair, proprietor Of
store, at wilknsburg, suburb OF this city, was
fatally shot by burglars this morning Mr' ST. Clair
lived with hls family back of the store ana was
awakened by noIso Of something falling AS he
opened the door leading to the store ne sa" TWO men
outside Before he could raise his plstoi 70 hfe the
burglars. shot twice at him. Hc then re.urhed inc
fire. following them out to the street as nc racneu
The navoment be was shot twice, ball entering
,ha ie,, Iao ard ,he other taking effect in the left
breast The noise alarmed the neishnolTnood ol 9us
before assistance arrived the assassns hau escaPeu'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-13
THE ELIGIBILITY OF GENERAL DUANE

Corporation Counsel Beekman said yesterday that he dd
,,,,Io q, ot,n,e 10 hold the Office Of Aqueduct Com
missioner weu founded. The Attorney General OF the
TIned states had decided Beekman said that retired
oncers Of tho Army and Navy were not regarded % hold
ing Federal Office. although sun borne upon 'ne A,ns
or naval neg,ster The statute forbds an aqueduct
..or1ssto,or n hold any Federal State municipal
on,ee except commissioner of Deeds or notary subtle
Srr peel,nan thinks that does not apply to General
Duane for the reason stated He had not seen the re.
st.ies nv Justice Miller in which the contrary opinion
was said 70 be declared
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-13
TO 1YvEsmGArE CONNECTICUT

TO INFEBTIUAIE LUNNEDIILUT MUTUAL.
Indianapolis Feb. IL (sDecial.-A hundred of the
policy-holders Of tho Connections Mutual Life In
Company, representing dlferont parts Of the
State mot here this afternoon TO determine upon
gome action relative to the defalcatlon OF Joseph A.
Moore. Ex-senator Morgan ii. Weir, Of Laporte,
presided After Judge Walker had directed attention
to law which authorizes the Auditor of Indiana,
whenever In HIS Judgment it may be advisable, 10
investigate the affairs OF any insurance company
doing business in the State, resolution adopted
declaring, in behalf Of the 1900 polcyholders IN the
state, that q probable cause .has arisen, and that,
therefore, an Investigation should bo made by the
state Auditor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-13

the National Land League then. have attended all
the Land League and National League conventions
and am well acquainted with all tho leaders In the
movement, and when comparatively unknown man
like Dr. lie Caron pretcnds have had conversations
With men like Parneu, Egan and Dillon, am satls-
fed that he is liar. They who never talked
even 10 me when I was member OF the Central
Council Of the League save in generaltles"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-13
vrw or,yrrr COMPANY poRMED.

Rockland, Mo-. Feb ia new corporation has
been formed under the laws of New-York combining
the granite interests of the firm Of Booth Brothers
and the Hurricane Granite Company with capita
stocl, ~ so5o 600 The company viii operate the
ouarrv at Mulstone Point, Conn, and the following
ouagIies IN Maine: Long Cove ST George, Atlantic
CURRY, seal Harbor, the Hurricane Isle quarry and
two at vinal Havon The officers are William Booth,
Of New-London president, and John honslson, OF
New-York, seer tary. The company n'"upuof'ois
will DO IN New.YOfk
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-13
TOWN E1EoTIovs IN THIS STATE.

Canajoharle, n. ", Feb. 12-The town meetings
held through Montgomery County today resulted
In the election Of six Democratic Supervisors to four
Republicans.
BinghamtOn, Feb. 12 (speeIar-In the charter cleo
ton In this city today the Republicans elected three
out Of four Aldermen and Captain W. T. Bray, AS
SCISSOR George +. Greene, the Republican Candidate
for Mayor was beaten by Frank II. stephens, Demo
cratic owing to tho publication Of canard. too late
for successful contradiction Tho City Council viii
remain Republican The county went heavily Re
nnhcan.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-13

london, Feb. 1o.-Mr Chamberlain addressed a
crowded meeting at Glasgow tonight. In the course
Of his speech he referred 20 what he described as the
"ClerlEenwel cum LImehouse' programme set up by.
Mr. Gladstone merely as kind OF blrdlme or ground
bait When he had chance Of including the one
n-one-votcD principle in HIS reform bill Nr Glad
stone refused although urged 10 include It by his col
leagues. They could not any more be sure OF his
views on the Church DIsestabllshment question. In
conclusion, Mr. Chamberlain urged that the Unionsts
ought to give the country constructive policy. in.
cluding measures for FREQ education, extension Of
tho land Pnchase act and the rolIef Of The Scotch
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-13
JEFFERSON AND FLORENCE FORM PARTNER
SHIP.

ST. Louis Feb. 12 SpeciaD.-A telegram was
received tonight by ". J. Florence, the comedian
which completes another great theatrical partnership
Several weeks ago Joseph Jefferson made Mr. Florence
a liberal offer TO become member of his company Mr
Florence declined the Offer but announced his Wiling
noss m enter into partnership cement with Mr.
Ic6e,son with the style of tho jefferson Florence
Company Tonight Mr. Florence RECEIVED
in srch arranqemen They will play In old Engish
Comedies and will Join fortunes next season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-02-13
urA1rnr splNsrRrs HErRs SURPRISED.

plttsfeld, Mass Feb. 12.-Thc inventory OF tne
estate Of Miss Catherine Pelrson, Of Richmond, Is
great surprise TO her relatives, notwithstanding sne
was known to possess considerable wealth Ans
inventory just filed shows personal es'a'e y
saKo 600 nearly all I'm Government bonds and bank
aDd arst.class railroad stocks. Miss Peirson was
noted character In the county for wears enc w
sttended the annual cattle shows, pcdecheu MIN MN
diamonds The appraisers found COLLECTION OF my
bonnets OF ali styles dating back over nan
and seventy shawls, including many ruo @n" e'uA'''