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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-04
CONFERRING ON THE SILVER BILL
NO AGREEMENT REACHED-THE REPUBLICAN
CoNFEREEs MAKING PROGRESS AT
INV TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE; =
A LATER SESSION.

Washington, July 3.-Another unavailing conference
the Silver bill held this morning lasting
hour and half. one Of the members says the time
spent. IL yesterday. in general discussion
OF the financial situation that proposition was
sented and pressed with any particular force. An
adjournment was taken at noon until Saturday mon
ing One Of the questions upon which the conferces
divided Is said 70 be whether only the certificates
TO be issued in accordance with the bill shall be made
legal tender, all the certificates outstanding previous
to the approval Of the bill well. Mr. Walker. one
Of the House conerees, Is credited with having
gested that the bill should require customs duties 70
he paid in gold alone but that ruled out, tho
ground that the consideration would open up dis
cussion upon matter not properly included within
the scope Of the bills before the conference. SIR.
Bland Of the House conferees is quoted saying that
the only serious difference before the House and Senate
conferees relates TO the bullion redemption clause.
The Republican conferees on the bill were together
for two hours this afternoon and. 1t is said made
progress toward an agreement. The opinion
expressed. after they separated, that they would
reach satisfactory basis early next week, agree
ment early the meeting Saturday not being
anticipated, although 1t is possible.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-04
vERrF1cAr1oN OF PENSION APPLICATIONS.

Washington, July 3.-The Pension Office calls at
tention a provision in the Disability Pension bill
Just enacted which Is Of great interest 10 the large
number Of soldiers affected by the bill This provision
Is to the effect that instead OF executing their appl
cations for pensions before a clerk OF court Of record
as the law has heretofore required. they may verify
them before a notary public. justice Of the peace.
any officer authorized 10 administer oaths for general
purposes who has official seal II the vcrncation
is made before an officer who official seal
the act requires that The signature Of such officer, and
his official seal, shall be verified by tho clerk Of a
proper court Of record.
The Secretary Of the Treasury to-day transmitted
10 the House letter from the Assistant Treasurer at
New York. submitting an estimate Of appropriation Of
900 for clerks required to transact the increased
business under the new pension legislation. The
Secretary recommends the Increase asked for.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-04
OIL LhMps CAUSED THE MOST FIRES

Fire Marshal Lewis reports nIneWtlree fires III
June with an estimated loss Of sGls,7O3. OF when
s7s.5ss was upon buildings and Sl4o.l13 upon con-
tents The total insurance was Ses275o OF the
buildings in which fires broke ont there were iorN
three dwellings twenty-five stores one theatre, one
church. one pcnltcnary, and the rest were factories
u various sorts and stables More fires were caused
by explosions OF oil lamps than from any other known
cause the total being thirteen, and a like number
being unknown. Overheatcd chlmneys caused eleven,
and gastets eight Five were due 10 smoking, SIX
To sparks four to overheated stoves one to IRE,
crackers one TO a child playing with matches. aud
one TO pouring oil In stove Spontaneous com
bustion i held responsible for two There were two
deaths caused by fires.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-04
REPORTING on THE PHILADELPHIA.
AN AVERAGE SIZED OF 1o.o7s KNOTS AN HOUR
MApE-rHE TEST SATISFACTORY.

Washington, July 3.-The Secretary OF the Navy 10
day received the official report Of the Board appoteh
10 try the cruiser Philadelphia. 1t says that the
average speed during 81 four hours was 1879
knots per hour and that during the trial the engines
and boilers worked IN satisfactory manner the neces-
sarv steam pressure being maintained throughout the
course. The Board estimated that the ship, while
under forced draught. a distance OF about 100
miles. At the end Of the trial the machinery and
boilers in good condition, defects having been
discovered, and only ono slight accident having oc-
Cured In the arrangements for oilng the machinery
Tho Board reports that tho vessel Is sufficiently strong
to CARRY It's proposed Armament, equipments, coal.
stores and machinery; and that the machinery, IN
Guiding engines, boilers and appurtcnances Is strong
and well built The Board says that the vessel j. IN
all respects complete and ready for delivery IN &c
cordance with the requirements Of the contract with
certain slight notifications.
In conclusion the report says that the vibration OF
the hull during the trial was at no time more ;han
would be expected In vessel Of this type. aud, the
being smooth, there was hardly any perceptble roll
Or pitch.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-04
KILLED BY A DRUG CLERKS MISTAKE.
AN AUTOPSY DISCLOSED THE BLUNDER-THH
MAN WHO PUT UP THE PRESCRIP.
TON ARRESTED.


A fatal OF poisoning by the Of drug clerk
came to light last evening The victim was Nicholas
Carroll clerk in the employ Of the wholesale grocery
firm OF George Lochtts Sons. He held confidential
place the store at Nos 80 and 81 Atanttcave and
lived at No. 1914 Baltic-st with his wife and three
children. He suffering from nervous prostraton
and insomnia the result of cverwork. early in tho
week and DR.. W. VI. Hutchinson, Of No. 2o7 Clinton
ST. was called Tuesday The doctor prescribed for
him Mercks amorphous preparation Of hyoscyamus.
commonly known as henbane. The prescription called
for eight capsules and the amount Of the drug in each
one-eghth CT a grain. The prescription was put
IN in the drugstore Of C. Walton Cannon at No 800
Clnton-st, by Lee Roberts, prescription clerk in the
place. The result shows that instead of using the
anonymous hyoscyamus he put in the capsules Mercks
crystalline preparation Of hyoscyamus, drug ten
times as powerful In each capsule, instead OF one
eighth Of grain, there about grain and
quarter.
Mr.. Carroll took the first capsule at p. m, and
as he was wakefl after midnight took another dose
about a. m on Wednesday. He Immediately succumbed
tho effects OF the drug and showed such alarming
symptoms that DR.. Hutchinson sent for. He
found the patient state Of collapse and despite tho
determined efforts 10 save him, the fatal effects
Of the poison could not be counteracted. The pa
tient died about twenty four hours after he took the
first dose
Dr. Hutchinson at once laid the matter before
Coroner Rooney, and autopsy was held which
showed that death was due 10 narcotic poisoning. Ex
animation Of the capsules which had not been taken
showed that the stronger preparation of the drug had
been used The Coroner issued a warrant for the ar
rest Of Mr.. Roberts, and he was taken in custody by
the Third Precinct police locked up in the Butlerst.
station house He is twenty years old and has
a v-fe and child. He refused to make any state
ment about the matter last evening and will be taken
before Police Justice Iighe this morning Mr. Roberts
upon charge of manslaugher in the first degree.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-04
A SUPPOSED CASE UNDER THE ALIEN LABOR
LAW

Washington July "A question recently sub
mitted 10 the Treasury Department by Philadelphia
banker as to whether 1t would be a violation Of the
Alien Contract Labor law for a manufacturer doing
business In France to cmgrate 10 this country with
his employees emigrants. with their machinery
and tools-such movement being free from any con-
tract made on this side OF the water with persons
living here, arf being simply an emigration Of plant
with It's people. In reply Assistant Secretary Itch
enor SAYS IL Is not customary as II would not be
judicous for the Department TO pass upon hypothet
cal cases lie, however calls attention to the fact
that the Alien Contract Labor law declares that II
shall be unlawful for any person. company, partner
ship or corporation in any manner whatsoever. to
prepay the transportation, or in any way assist or
encourage the importation Of any alien into the United
SIaies under agreement parol special.
express or implied made previous to the importation
OF such alien perform labs service of any kind
In the United States and that Section OF the law
makes any such contract utterly void and Of effect.
lie continues in part This language evidently
applies to contract made by and between aliens a.
well as to a contract made by and between an Aner-
can citizen and an alien. II the alien employer
should come here with his employees under such a
contract as that described in the law presume that
there could be no question that the third section of
the law could be enforced against him. provided proof
were produced trial 10 establish the existence OF
such contract. may also suggest for your consli-
Grafton whether, in the case supposed by YOU II the
employes should to this country with the en-
ployer IL would not be fair presumption that they
would all come under the expectation that the former
arrangements as 10 employment ana wages shoud
substantially continue"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-04
sMUGeLrYG cHISAMEN IN FROM MEXICO.

Washington, duly 3.-spcoIaI Agent MCCOY,
stationed at Tucson, Ariz. has made Ions report
TO the Treasury Department In regard 10 the efforts
made TO smugcle Chinese into the United states
kcross the Mexican border He says they are
being landed in large numbers at Guaymas, Mexico.
and resort to all sorts OF desperate schemes 70 enter
this country. generally with the assistance Of contra
bandists, who in one instance took party Of them
through a wild and almost impossible country TO n
point the border west OF Pasa Verde. In country
entirely unsettled by white men. They were there
divided into smaller parties and, under the guidance
Of Yaqui and Papago Indians, undertook TO mako
their way 10 small towns and mixing camps In the
interior. Twenty five OF them were captured near
Fresnal. after long and exciting chase. They were
taken 10 Tucson for trial, and upor conviction will
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-04
NOMINATED BY THE PRESIDENT.
ADAM L. KING. OF MARYLAND. TO DE CONSUL
GENERAL AT PARIS.

ADAM l.. KING. OF MARYLAND. TO DE CONSUL
GENERAL AT PARIS.
Washington, July 3.-The President to-day sent to
the Senate the following nominations: Adam +. King
Of Maryland, to be United States Consul General at
Paris H. " Allen, Of ohio. United states Secretary OF
Legation Corea; Charles Heath, Of Massachusetts,,
United states Consul at Catania Italy James j. Pater
SON OF West Virginia, United states Consul at Merida,
Mex.
baltimore, July (speciaD-General Adam King
has always been strong party man and an earnest
worker in both State and National campaigns. Dur
inc the war he was at one time General H0ncock's
chief OF staff and he also served on General Meade'S
staff. He was wounded several times, and made
highly creditablc record a soldier. He filed the
Office here OF United states Appraiser under President
Grant and was naval Officer Of tho Port under
President HAYES.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-04

WHO SHOULD CONTROL THE OCEAN PARkWA
The communication sent last week TO the Board VI
Estimate requesting the reconsideration OF the county
budget was returned TO the Board of supervisors AZ
its meeting yesterday with the statement that inc
BOARD of Estimate had power 10 take up the matter
again. The reply placed on ME. supervisor
John Y McKanc, of Gravesend. introdn'ed reS",u.
,o ,rnontinc committee OF five to inquire into the
rroracement OF the Ocean Parkway and find ont
,rhober rs control should not be in this hands OF the
poard Mr. McKane said that although the PARKWAY
YEAS not I'm nrooklyn and ITS maintenance was pau
60 br Kings county vet the Park Commissioners con.
,roIicd IL and had discharged workmen who would hot
Secnmc Democrats The resolution was adopted
Vas also adopted authorizing the closing OF
ali county Offices on Saturday except those OF tho
Comfy Clerk and sheriff.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-04
RAISING THE DUTY on AMERICAN FLOUR

1T WfLL HEREAFTEK BE - C3'a PIX BAKKkIl At
HAVANA. INSTEAD OF ~ 40. As NOW.
Washington. July 3-Tlo Secretary Of state to-day
received the following dispatch from Ramon Williams.
United States Consul General ut Havana:
I'd 10 the Both American -four paid ~ 69S I'm.
port duty. from which amount per cent deducted
leaving the total duty at - 40 but from July It
viii G9a plus 20 per cent. making tho duty - 63e
on each barrel from the United States Spanish
-four from the Of July Of import duty Both
American Spanish -four viii continue pay discharg
ing and arbormprovemcnt dues OF rs cents
for each l. 900 klos. WILLIAMS, ConsuGcncra
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-04
THE MONMOUTH PARK RACES.

BEGINNING Friday, July 4, trains for Monmouth Park
Race Track.
Leave New York. foot OF Liberty st. n. r.. July
s:l5, 9l5. us, IL rs d. m. ~ Special Express
l2 10 Special Express, IL 80 Special Express. 80
d.
Leave foot Of Lberty-st N. r., except July 4 s:l5
0:15, 1918, IL rs a. m, IL 30 Special Express
~ AS Special Express: Special Express 80 p. m
Pullman Buffet Parlor cars on all special trains.
By the Sandy Hook Route
Inc magnificent steamer, Monmouth. Sandy Hooa
and st. Johns leave Hew-York Pier No. 8. N. r..
D, IL a. M, IL rs, p. m. .,
Carrying passengers direct to race course. =.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-04
A DEPOSIT REQUIRED FROM OUTSIDERS.

Trenton, July 3 (special).-The Board OF Bank
Commits sioners has decided by resolution 20 compel
foreign building and loan associations now doing
business in this State and Incorporated in other
statcs, TO make a deposit OF $4,000 each. A bill
was passed during the latter port Of the last Legs.
lative session which gave to the Commissioners
considerable discretionary power. The law stotes
that the Bank Commissioners may compel this de
posit. Two Philadelphia associations made applica-
lion YESTERDAY 70 do business In ms State
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-04
THE IDAHO ADMISSION BILL SIGNED.
WHY THE PRESIDENT DID NOT DEFER ACqTo
UNTIL TO-DAY

UNTIL TODAY.
Washington. July 3-The President signed the art
for the admission Of Idaho State Of the Union
10 O'Clock this morning.
In signing the bill to-day the President has disap
pointed number Of people in that State who had
hoped that the state should take up her place in
line the Fourth Of July The for his action
Interesting The President. 1t seems
found that the law directed that star should be
placed upon the American flag for each State on
the Fourth Of July succeeding It's admission 10 the
Union The President left 1t 10 Mr. Dubois. the dele
gate from Idaho. TO decide whether TO have the bill
signed at and get the star leave the star
until July 4. 1891. Mr. Dubois chose 10 have the
now, and result the bill has been signed and forty
three stars due upon the flag 10 The bill
admitting Wyoming 10 Statehood has not yet reached
tho President for his signature.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-04
HOLLANDER's CLAIM AGAINST GUATEMALA.

Washington. July IA petition from j. II. IIol-
lander. in regard TO his wel-lnown claim against the
Government Of Guatemala, for wrongs alleged to have
been done to him for charging Mr.. Hall, the former
United states Minister 10 Guatemala. with fraud was
presented 20 the Senate today by Mr. Edmunds. Mr..
Hoandcr asks Congressional action to have his claim
for damages urged upon Guatemala, and himself al
lowed to the country TO close mp his affairs.
He asserts that In disregard Of It's promises. the Dc
psrtment Of State he has reason 10 believe, has never
presented his claim for damages TO the Guatemalan
Government; and, II II has asked that he be allowed
TO return to Guatemala 10 close his accounts. has
at the time ntmated that the United States
Government would not press the matter.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-04
ExpLA1N1NG rnE NEw ELECTION LAW.

EXPLAINING THE NEW ELEOII law
The Republican organization OF the Twentyhird Ward
held meeting last evening in the wigwam at Gates and
Marcy the provisions Of the election
law The evening spent in trying to make every
one present understand what must be done make It's
oper,tion q success. Ex.Assemblyman George L. Weed
presided Among those present Ernst Nathan, DR..
W. Northrup A. H. Wagner Judge Norchouse. Alderman
Thomas Charlie, J. Bogart and D. A. Baldwin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-04
ENTERTAINING THE LAFAYETTE CLUB.

Charles H. Hodges gave reception last evening 70 the
members Of the Lafayette Club OF the Twentieth Wand at
the clubhouse 305 Adephst in celebration Of his
return from Europe. on his departure months
the club gave him a reception, and he returns the
compliment. c. H. X Smith presided. and Mr.. Hodges
made an informal address the subject Of his travels
Music furnished by John Small the blind pianist.
ana David E. Mckee. Among those present George
Kcnneth DE- Pendee Port Warden william II. Leaycraft
United States plstrct.Attoney Jesse Johnson William H.
Beari c. X Buckley Supervisor NJ. c. Anderson, Assem-
blvman George Gre,slnger Captain Rerdon William l.
Sheffield and William II. Thornton.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-04
STING A BANKS STOCKHOLDERS

Philadelphia. July 3.-Assgnee Smith, Of the Bank
a America. which closed its doors May owing de-
nssitors more than 100000, to-day filed bills In
equity against the holders Of the stock of the bank
with view OF recovering 800 for each share OF stock
held The capital stock was 100000, divided among
about 40 stockholders, who, according to the laws
Of the state are liable for the amount Of their hold
ines. A large quantity Of the stock is held by the
Work Pfeiicr- acF arland syndicate, and from these
three men IL Is not thought that much will be realized
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-04
IMPORTANT PATENT DECISION.

Washing ton, July AIN the case Of De Frant agt
Westinghouse, a involving the question of prf-
ority Of invention the Commissioner Of Patents has
decided that. In order TO bar the grant Of patent
for similar object in the United States. the British
patent must have been published as to be open
to public inspection before the date OF the invention
here. Under the present British statute there X
no such publication until advertisement Of the fact
OF acceptance Of the specification is made by the
British Patent ONCE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-04
FLAGS TO FLOAT FROM THE CAPITOL To-Day.

Washington, July 3.-The Stars and stripes will los
over the Capitol tomorrow, although neither house
will be in session. 1t is singular fact that never
before has flag noaed on the exterior Of that building
except when Congress was actually In session. The
new Sergeant alarms Of the senate called senator
ngals's attention 10 the matter. Architect Clark was
then consulted. and the conference resulted In Mr.
ingalls,, president pro temporc Of the Senate. direct
ing that the National coors be flung to the breeze
July 4. To run the flags up on the regulation flag
STATS impossible unless the rules Of both senate
and House 10 be broken other place had
10 be found n fonnd. and carpenters have been
busy all day preparing and putting in place at the
foot Of the tholus OF the dome four fagsas pointing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-04
TRYING TO COLLECT A BIG COMMISSION.

Hugh r. Wilson aud Henry W. Heidelberg are suing
Charles s. Higgins 100000 commission for
selling his soap business for $2,0oo.oo0. Application
was made before Judge Cullen yesterday In the SUI
preme Court for the appointment OF Anthony Pull
hroo, a lawyer. OF London England TO examine
Horace Andrews, Henry o. O'Hagan and George Ed
Win Surthinbunk who. II is said prove contract
~ sale made in May, 1850. Mr. Higgins denies the
contract The was adjourned until Wednesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-04
pOoFrPs READY TO MAKE A COMPROMISE.

ROOFERs READY TO MAKE COMPROMISE.
state Commissioner Of Arbitration Florence r.
Donovan called a meeting yesterday morning al the
Clarendon Hotel TO talk over the trouble that mas
been existing for some weeks between the master
roofers ana tho journeynen roofers Tie Master
Roofers Association represented by C. :. tucli'
James White Robert Hin, C. F. Mullen, and H. v
Schntzpau j. J. Carroll, John Duffy, George Macf ar
lane and George woodbunc appeared for the strikers
The latter asked that eight hours constitute daS
work. and that they Sc paid the same wages as
heretofore SO 25 day for Outside men and - 30 lot
inside men. The employers said that they could
not afford grant these demands at present as 'ey
had contracts made a nine hour basis Aitcr
much discussion Mr. Duffy, behalf OF the strikers
said that they would agree 70 reduction IN their
wages OF twenty five cents day II the employers
would consent 10 an eight hour day. but that nnder
no circumstances would they work nine hours. Com
missioner Donovan thought this reasonable, and ap,
pointed J. j. Carroll aud ;. Buell. conmlttec
10 consider tho proposal The committee reported
that they thought dn amicabe arrangement for ono
year could be made on that OASIS Ihs pruPosiVio"
will probably be agreed TO-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-04
SENTENCED FOR PERsoNATIXG PENSIONERS.

Boston, July 3-George Watson. the veteran Of the
Mexican War. sixty-eight years old. who pleaded
guilty to falsely personatng number Of dead veterans
as pensioners and also found guilty Of per.
jury, received. upon the first charge sentence Of five
years and 81 900 fne apd on the second two years.
imprisonment and 800 fine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-04
HE MADE A BAD START IN HIS HONEYMOON

David sullivan, a shIpwright. Of No. 313 HoytSt'
is in trouble because his wife will not get his break
last she charged her husband with assault In the
Butler Street Police Court yesterday. lie denied the
particular charge but admitted that he had struck her
before lie is "A thrifty looking man. lie says that
IN the sentimental days Of his honeymoon he got the
breakfast and that that bad start he never conld
get his wife to take up the work. Mrs. sullivan
saws that for the twenty years OF their married
lite he has not given her money enough to 1--we Oh,