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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-03
A Ss50OOO BLAZE IN DANBURY, CONN
SEVERAL BUILDINGS IN THE BUSINESS
QUARTER DESTROYED.


QUARTER DESTROYED.
Danbury, Conn, Feb. 2.-The most disastrous fire
that visited this city, with one exception, that
of Beckerly Co., in 1855, occurred carly this morn
ing, when five large buildings at Liberty and Main
sts., owned by Charles Hull were burned to the
ground. The first three blocks from the corner Of
Liberty-st. constructed Of wood and were oc-
cuped by George 3. stevens, art store, l. x. Hoyt
& Co., er,cers, and samuel Harris, cloth
ing. The next two were Of brick, and
occupied as large housc-funishlng store by Hull
Rogers. In the of the blocks, and fronting on
Liberty cluster of wooden buildings, really
annexcs to the blocks All these were swept away.
The locality has always been considered dangerous
for fire.
The fire was discovered about 12 30 a. m, in a
cellar beneath Harrss store. From there 1t made its
way into the cellar Of Hull & Rogers The fremen
quickly on the spot, and it supposed ex-
tngulshed the flames. They broke out again, how
in the Of the cellar and worked up through
Hull ROgers's store the top Of the block. In the
meantime they had gained headway in Harrs's store
and the wooden additions in the around 10 Liberty
ST., which almost inaccessible and the efforts OF
the fremen from that time in vain. These build
ngs were level with the ground, together with
those occupied by IIoyt & Co., and stevens, which
had been attacked from the side and rear by the
flames. During the lire there several explosions
In the store of HUI. Rogers who had large stock OF
powder and oils. One explosion came with such force
as TO blow out most Of the windows in the buildings
within radius Of 500 feet of the fire. Adjoining
the HUI d Rogers store fourStoty Drlck
structure, owned by Henry Berud. aid occupied on
the first floor by the Danbury One-Price Clothing
store with several Offices above This building was
badly damaged by fire and water and the goods OF
the occupants ruined. Besides the merchants In the
buildings burned there were about fifty occupants OF
the Offices and fats They will all be losers TO the
extent Of their entire possessions In household and
other effects. Many people narrowly escaped with
their lives, several being almost sufocated by the
smoke when rescued
The total loss is about se5OOoO as follows On
buildings, all of which belonged TO C. Hull, Sl23,000
stock Of Hull Rogcrs, $4,000; Samuel Harris,
vens, SS 900; Fred. Hart. Jewery 1000 l.. Klein,
tailor 81 000 T. VI. King. tailor, 80 900. The losses
of the other tenants will range from ~ 900 to $4,000.
The insurance far learned is follows: c. Hull,
$4,000; Hull & Rogers, 100000; Samuel Harris,
50 600. The other losses partly covered by in
surance. The stores will be rebuilt at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-03
A COSTLY BUILDING BURNED IN BOSTON.

Boston, Feb. 2.-FollOwing close upon the calamity
in Norhst. early this morning came fire this fore
noon which in an hours time almost totally destroyed
the Sears building, ivestOry marble
structure at Court and Washington.
sts., owned by Montgomery Sears. The
walls Of the building about all that are left of any
vaIue The building valued at upward Of
$500 OOO IL being assessed together with the engine
and boilers for S197 100. There is insurance on it
amounting to $175 900, which will undoubtedly cover
the loss There is however contingent loss in the
way of rents every Office in the building being occu
pied producing an income Of $500 Among the
occupants were the second National and Atlas Banks
the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad, the John
Hancock Life Insurance Company. and many lawyers
and brokers. All will be Obliged TO seek new quar-
ter. 1t probable that Mr. Sears will not attempt TO
repair the damage, but Will take the walls down ana
put new structure that will rival the new Ames
building the opposite corner. Mr. Sears was
stopped al the line 10y policeman. lie said that ne
was not in Boston at the time Of the great fire In
1872, and he should like TO one piece OF MS
property burn up lie then allOWc to pass the
line and instructions t. Mr.. Whippe. OF Noungs
Hotel to provide refreshments for the fremen and
policemen. Two fremen badly injured by a
copper gutter falling on them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-03
THE SENATE AND THE FAIR BILL
MR.. CoGGEsHALL THINKS THAT THE ASSEMBLY
MEASURES WILL BE PASSED WITH AN
AMENDMENT MAKING THE NUMBER
OF CoRPoRAToRs 12O.

MEASURES WILL BE PASSED WITH AN
AMENDMENT, MAKING THE NUMBER
OF CORPORATORS 12O.
The deadlock at Albany the Worlds Fair
bill one of the main subjects of interest discussed
in political circles yesterday.
Senator Coggeshall, Of oneida County, was seen by
a Tribune reporter at the Fifth Avenue Hotel last
evening" and in answer to questions put to him gave
his opinion without hesitation.
81 am not aware the Senator said, " that there
is any intention the part Of the senate to recede
from the position IL took when 1t passed the Worlds
Fair bill making the number of the cOrpOrators 100.
do not know Of single one Of the nine
teen Senators who voted for the measure
in that form who has changed his mind.
There are i'm the House, think, seventy-one Repub
cans OF these all but sixteen, or fifty five In num-
bcr are Of the same mind the nineteen Republican
Senator's Here we have the opinion OF seventy-four
Republican members Of the Legislature against that OF
sixteen Republican members. With so large pre-
ponderance of Republican sentiment in the Legislature
favorng the action Of the senate it does not seem to
me that it ought TO take them long TO see that they
have erred in Judgment
What is likely to be the course of the senatel" the
senator was asked
81 cannot. of course, speak for the whole body"
Mr. Coggeshal replied but think it quite possible
that the subject Will be taken mp on Tuesday speaker
Hustled has decided that the Senate bill Is dead Inc
senate therefore, can do one of two Things can
pass the Assembly bill il came from the House, OF
can pass it with amendments. Inc laIter CouIsvs -
the probable one As to the persons TO be named as
corpOrators il will have no dOnoI, aaa an an the b
as il came from the Conference Committee. .,
senator Lispenard Stewart representing tue Nlilul
District Of this city was present enhs Sne 1ssd
and his cordial assent 10 lhe sehenlS cAP0o'eu
Senator COGgeshau.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-03
A CONTEST OF S. E. SAwYERs WILL ExPEorEn

Boston, Feb. (speciaD.-There renewed in.
dications .that the will OF Samuel L. sawyer. the
benefact0r Of Gloucester will be contested. He left an
estate worth than al 100000. OF the bequests
Gloucester receives 100000 for its public library and
100000 for the proposed Ravenswood Park at Fresh
water Cove. About $4,000 more distributed 81
among several benevolent organizations. The pubeto
bcqnests amounted 10 S35OOOO, Boston charltabynH ~
organizations receiving generous recognition. IL Sss
said that several heirs OF Mr. sawyer who psxos
recognized by the win largely they expecte S.vss
be. Others who ignored will enter pe ~c
Those who says VIII push the ,wa.t
Charles Abram sawyer, OF Port Townsend, ~nSSs
ton and Sarah Weber. Of Boston. rr~as~s ~" ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-03
prTTING INTO HALIFAX FOR COAL.

Halifax n. S., Feb. 2.-The oiltank steamer ocean
from Rotterdam to New-YOrk, towed In here TINS
evening by the steamer Gree from Glasgow for Balti
more. The Ocean is not disabled, but, being out for
thirty five days, she short of bunker COAL and
was unable to proceed. She encountered terrific
weather, but sustained no serious damage. The
Gree picked her up about 800 miles east Of Halifax
The Gree was fifteen days crossing the ocean, en-
connterng violent head gales and huge seas, which
swept her decks and destroyed two boats. me
steamer Washington City, from Hamburg for Phlla
delpha put in here this afternoon short of COAL after
tempestuOus passage, having had several Doat9
smashed and slight damage caused about her deck
by enormous waves that swept over her.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-03
C1oAKHAKERs DECIDE TO STRIKE.

The 800 cloakmaEers employed by A. Friedlander g.
Co., Nos 377 and $40 broadway, who recently went
on strike against reduction of wages, held "a meet
ing at No. 81 HesterSt. yesterday. George Bar
rades preslded and Kohen and Louis Miller delivered
sncocbes advising a firm stand against reduction A
large number of outside jobbers who had returned TO
work for the company decided to go on strike again
today and signed the union roll of membership. The
strikers belong to the United Makers Union and
will be supported while on strike by the jewish Ceh-
traI Trades Union.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-03
EFFORTS TO oUELL REVOLT AGAINST GoRHAN

Annapolis, Nd, Feb. (speciar r-Fang in their
efforts to control all the Democratic members OF the
Legislature, the representatives of the German ring
arc now seeking TO impede legislation by throwing
every obstacle In the way of the standing committees
BY lampering the work Of the regular committees
the machines committee hopes finally to gain pos
session OF the most important bills and TO cOhtIol
the action Of all the Democratic members under tIe
prete&t that the standing committees are doing noun
Ing. The Ballot Reform bill will then be d0ctOred
10 suit the Bosses and the redlstrictng scheme, by
which 1t Is proposed TO make two Republican Con-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-03
THE COMING BENCH SNOW IN BALTIMORE

Baltimore, Feb 2-The bench show TO be held mere
March 1921 inclusive by the Maryland Kennel Ciup
PROMISES TO be success. Applications for Dehohhs
are rapidly coming in from all parts OF the country.
and the finest dogs in America will be here next
month feature of the show will be the competl',V
for the two great collie silver cups offered by thc
Collie Club Of America. The following VIII act ~
Judges John :. Wise, Of Virginia, pointers IT. Ia aI,
colin baltimore. Gordon settlers. Charles u chtIo'
BaItImorc bulldogs James Y. Pearson, Baltmore'
Chesapeake Bay dogs and James Mortimer; NcW-
York all other classes. The number OF spe,ia piA, 3,
Ia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-03
COMING TO BLOWS OVER THE NEW PRIEST
LIVELY sK1RM1sn BETWEEN TWO FACTIONS OF
POLISH CHURCH IN BUFFALO

Buffalo, n. Y, Feb. speciaD-Bishop Ryan 10
Gently appointed Father Pawer pastor oil 81. Aoei
bcrts Polish Church. here, displacing Father ka"ter'
The furious, and fights have occurred every
Sunday morning since then. To-day, when fa'he'
Pawler entered TIE churchyard with his adherents'
mob of Klawiters friends attacked him. Bricks STICKS
and stones filed the air. and the priest received rough
treatment A patrol-wagon, full of policemen, DASHED
up when the fight was at its height. The Polish
women threw pepper in the eyes of the officers, ana
a few of them were dubbed in return. After sharp
skirmish in which fifteen or twenty people were cut
and bruised the police drove Klawiters friends from
the field. One woman was seriously cut
AS result of the fight, Bishop Ryan has withdrawn
the appointment of Father Pawler, and St. Adelberts
will have no priest at ALL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-03
uEAvY LOSS on THE ILLINOIS CORN CROP.

Springfield. H.. Feb. . (spccial).The statistical
report for 1880 Of the secretary OF the State Board OF
Agriculture Just issued, makes somewhat startling
statement relative TO the corn yield which amounts
10 247 bushels, the estimated value OF which
was S5s 1897 O47. The cost of production as returned
by / 600 correspondents, Is given as S6S,2I2s'2
nearly s1o0Ooo0o In excess of the valre OF the crop
In twenty-five counties the profit was f., 2,d26,304 ;
while I'm the remaining eighty counties the loss was
s125so1.T seven per cent interest on the amount
invested In the land taken into account ID est
mating the cost of production. The year 1ess ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-03
KILLED BY syowsLIDE IN THE MERRAs,

San Francisco Feb. o.-Word comes from sierra
City, village high up in the Sierra Nevada Noun
tains, that on the evening of January Il snowsnde
occurred at Logansville, two miles distant Killing
Mrs. Leidstromm and John W. Foye' IL was ao
Sierra City that the great avalanche OF January 3
came down. killing seven people. several houses
we're wrecked at Logansville. Mrs. Leidstromm and
her husband had evidently Just gone to bed when the
slide came. for they In their night clothes ana
all that prevented Ledstromm from being frozen 10
death before being found was the blanket which sill
remained over him. When found he was uncon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-03

the Corn and Flour Exchange, writes "From what
l can ascertain the floor Of our association, the
sentiment Of the Exchange is lii favor Of the high
license movement Secretary Bland, of the Merchants
and Manufacturers Association, says: The Asso-
citation, at meeting December IL, strongly In
dorscd the movement and the proposed bill has BEEN
referred to committee 10 press II before the Lcgis
lsture, before whom they will appear this week. The
Association is in thorough accord with the movement,
and will be pleased to cooperate with any other trade
organization for high lcense.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-03
RrTTEy IN THE THROAT BY SAVAGE DOG,

Thomas Beck, age eighteen years, was making MS
way home late on Saturday night. 1t was pitch dark
AS he neared his house in Kingsbrdge Road near one
hundred and ninety seventh-s he heard the growl oil
a dog. lie stepepd aside, but the beast made Jump
and fastened its teeth Beck's throat Beck SHOOK
the animal off, The dog sprang again for Becks Neck
but the man saved himself by striking the animal III
Tho mouth. A policeman then came along and shot
fbe bnite Beck had two lacerated wounds about the
neck He was attended by private doctor.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-03
THE BEAR OF THE cArsKILLs FINDS no SHADOW

Kingston, N. ", Feb (speciaD.-The Catskir
Mountain bear vainly searched for his shadow all day
and now he is in hurry TO get back into his dcu,
knowing that there are only few weeks CT winter
left. Instead OF sunshine he found IL showing lightly
In the afternoon. The river is st almost clear Of
ice. All ferries running and there is little cs III
lakes and ponds, although extensive preparations 70
harvest lake ice have been made at all points.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-03
GLADSTONE ON THE LIQUOR QUESTION.
AGAINST DEPRIvING PUBLICANS OF LIVELl
HOOD WITHOUT COMPENSATION.

London, Feb. 2.-In the Coventry magazine.
THE Three Spires" clergyman says that, IN chat
at the time of the debate on the Local Government
bill, Mr.. Gladstone remarked that he was confident
that the conscience Of the people would not allow
publicans to be deprived of a livelihood without
compensation. Mr. Gladstone suggested that sllrviV-
ing licenses be heavily taxed and favored the swedish
system Of selling liquors at cost prices so that publ
cans would have no interest in the SALE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-03
RIG RAJsJy CROP IN CALIFORNIA FOR 1880

san FralIcisco. Feb. q" The Chronicle has com
peted summary Of the raisn yield in California for
$50 based on the actual shipping statistics The
total shipments aggregated 1,6C4,O00 boxes, rep
resehtne nearly 33OO00OO pounds OF rasins, an in
crease of IL 900 pounds 1888, and double
the WELD of 1887 Fresno County leads with CO. 900
hnxes Riverside follows with 225 900. san Diego
190 600 and Los Angeles $4,000. "The Chronicle
estimates that the average returns amounted 20 S2o1
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-03
CHARGES AGAINST BALTIMORE POLICE.

Baltimore, Feb. . tSpecaD.-The Ballot Reform
League which has been instrumental in convicting
number OF dishonest election judges and registrars OF
voters. has preferred charges before the Board OF
Police Commissioners against several police sergeants
and a score OF patrolmen interfering with the rights
of voters at the election. They charged Win
refusing to arrest Illegal voters threatening RepuD
lIcans and Independent Democrats at the polls ana
intimidating voters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-03
TO WELCOME GENERAL ALGER IN ARKANSAS.

Little Rock, Ark, Feb. (SpeciaD.-The visit d
General Il. A. Alger, commander Of the Grand Army
OF the Republic, to Arkansas, which will be made
toward the latter part Of next MONTH has set foot
many conjectures Of political nature. General Algcr
is popular with Grand Army men. who are booming
him for President in 1892 General Ager owns proba
bly, 10000 acres OF pine land in the State. lie has
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-03
. poJTcE NATROy APPOINTED IN NEW-H4FEv.

New-Haven Feb (speclaD.-For the last ten years
nrominent New Haven women have vainly tried to
secure the appointment Of police matrOn 30 attend to
female prisoners locked up at police headquarters.
late last night the Republican Police Commissioners.
being in the majority by reason Of the illness OF
Democratic Commissioners, appointed Mrs. q. W. Bab6
nolice noatrOn al a salary of 81 25 a day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-03
DIED FROM EATING CAKE POISONED FOR RATS.

St. Louis, Feb . (specaD.-J. W. spetz baker.
doing business at No 1,O05 North Sixth-s poisoned
some of his cake last night TO kill rats. and sue
ceeded in killing two children, Cora and llane Brock
The baker spread arsenic his cake, and then
threw It on the noor the counter The children
went TO the place on an errand. and, observing the
cake picked II up and ate ii. They were lmmedlateY
taken sick and both died this evening. Spletz Eas
arrested The neghbors assert that he mas threatened
the children Of the neighbOrhood frequently for the
inroads they have surrepttously made on his pastures
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-03
FUNERAL OF A FRENCH AMBASSADOR.

Paris, Feb 2.--The funeral Of NJ. Mariani, late
French Ambassador TO Italy, took place to-day. Ihe
burial was at Arcangues, near Bayonne NJ. spuller
Minister of Foreign Affairs, and General Ferron
formerly Minister OF War, were pallbearers NJ.
Spuller delivered oration in the course OF wmch
he said that France was profoundly touched by the
Italian sympathy elected by the death OF his riend-a
man beloved by the two Nations.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-03
THE NEGROES IN TOO GREAT A MAJORITY.

Charleston S. C., Feb. (speciaD.-The race prop
lem assumed a new phase to-day, when the white
,Ionrshoremen of the city seeded from the parent
organization and formed independent organization.
The 'Longshoremcns Protective Union nsre has mem
bership of about 500, most OF the members beng
negroes The white members complain that they
have no voice In the union; hence the secession.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-03
rur SHIPPING AND INDUSTRIAL LEAGUE.

Washington, Feb 2-The fourth annual convention
of the American shipping and Industrial League VIII
omen in Washington Wednesday and continue IN session
until Friday. Letters from the Governors OF oaueS
and Mayors of cities have been received oy 'e seee
tory amounting delegates and expressing interest in
the work of the League.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-03

RUSSIA AND THE ANGLO-PORTUGUESE DISPUTE
London, Feb. 3.-The Vienna correspondent OF 1.-THE
Times" says that the Gar has summoned to st. Pc
tersburg Baron de Staal the Russian Ambassador In
London, to report upon the AngloPortu.Ies dispute
The Portuguese Consul in the Transvaal has pub
lshed proclamation declaring PortugaPs absolute
sovereignty over Northeast Mashonaand.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-03

been ALI unusually productive in other crops The
smount realized on hogs S10000OOO less than in
1858. and on cattle. S2O0ooOo0 less There is some %
compaint of disease among farm stock; but as rne
IL is healthy and with plenty Of corn anc late pas
trage il is probably it will come through the WINTER
in good condition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-03
REVISING; THE BRAZILIAN BANKING LAW.

Rio Janero, Feb. "a Government decree revs-
ing the banking law has just been issued. Accord
banking districts and the total issue of paper currency
will be limited TO 200,000,OOO milrels.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-03
BALTIMORE MERCHANTS FOR HIGH LICENSE.

Baltimore, Feb. 2.-rhe Mayor has answers from the
Corn and Flour Exchange and from the Merchants aud
Manufacturers Association, relative 10 the proposition
for committee TO 80 TO Annapolis TO urge the passage
of high-Iicelse law. Edward G. Head. president Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-03
ITALY AND ABYSSINIA.

Rome, Feb. o.-The "Rforma7 says that Russia
has made no reservation in reference to the ltalo-
The Italian troops have left AdOwa and recrossed
the March into Italian territory.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-03

URGING FRENCHMEN no EMIGRATE TO CANADA
Paris, Feb 2-Mr. Labelle, Assistant Commissioner
of Agriculture of the Province Of Quebec, lectured
last evening before the Geographical Society. lie
urgently appealed to Frenchmen TO go to Canada
and cultivate the soil.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-03
rHE MARQUIS pE MORE F1GHrING 4 DUEL

Paris, Feb. 2-M. Dreyfus, Editor OF the " Nation,
fought duel to-day with the Marquis de Mores Oh
the Belgian frontier. VI. Dreyfus was shot in the
right arm The ball was not extracted. The cause
OF the duel was an article I'm the Nation by whcD
the Marquis considered himself insulted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-03
CHOSEN TO THE FRENCH SENATE.

Paris Feb. "a second ballot for Senator was
taken in the Department of Seineet OiSe to-day, and
resulted in the election of NJ. Decaville.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-03
INDIGNANT PORTUGUESE WRECK 4 CIRCUS.

Lisbon Feb. 2.-At circus performance last night
a pantomime called Portugal in Africa" led to a
row. the result of which that the circus was
completely wrecked by the large audience present.
Several persons arrested.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-03
Nps IANGTRy IMPROVING.

London Feb. 2.-Mrs. Langry, who has pneu-
mona. passed fair night. and her condition is now
favorable
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-03

St. Petersburg Feb. 2.-It is reported in official
quarters here that Emperor William of Germany the
Sultan of Turkey and the King of Sweden VIII attend
the military manoeuvGcs at Krasnoe-Selo during the
present year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-02-03

Havana Feb. 2.-The seventeenth game OF the
chess contest between Tchigorin and Gunsberg re-
suited in a draw after forty-sx moves had been
made The game opened with the Vienna gambit
and OCCUPIED two hours and forty minutes.