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Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1891-09-03

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WASHINGTON. Aug. za-In the had
quarters of the Gillian eoaxreSSsouzl
ENJOYS there Was \ state of cnunosion
last night over the news Of the virso-v
of the congressional forueS az VAL
paraisn, Dom Pedro MO1ts- the chief
representative. IS in Mo1treal, ansl
Mr. Julio Foster. the remaining envoy,
was beseiged with callers 10 ofFer eoo-
grat1lationS and he was in n state Of
delightful exci>sment- NuEaerozS sels-
grams of coagr7sulztiOu were received
daring the evening from prominent
people in Chilli who are IN sympathy
with the congressional forces
When asked what the status Ot
United States Minister Exaa w0ald b.
IL the congressional party took control
of the government. Mr. Poster said
He cannot remain - the United
States minister We would res41es. the
United States government To recall
him We could not put up xfsh man
who has been partial TO BzImzeesaA.
and an enemy TO the eongreSSinnzliSsS
and one who has always persisted that
Bzlnacedz would not be defeated IL
BalnAeeaa Is entirely dethroned.- = said
Mr.. Foster. he and his followers will
no, be punished. as we believe the
creates. punishment 10 these nen. who
for the first time have figured IN the
upper strata. viii be their short-livesi
power and the public indignation
heaped upon them
Mr. Foster said Minister Egan has \
son who holds Office indirectly under
Bzlmaceda- The son Is about 10 years
Of age said Mr. Foster. and Is en-
piOyed on government railroad in tbs
capacity Of clerk. and is paid for his
services by a contractor who Is en-
ployed by the Bzlmaeeda government.
and / understand that this son has
other employment under Baimaceda
also 1t Is an unusual occurreuee for n
foreign minister 30 place his son In the
employ of . country which he serves in
diplomatic relations
New-York tribune., 1891-03-06
STEPHEN J. srILLWELL RETURNS HOME.

Stephen j. Stlllwel, the Mt Vernon lawyer VINO len
that town several days ago. returned "Wednesday night
He said Yesterday to reporter II cannot tell why my
departure from Mount Vernon should cause so much COS.
sip. The fact IS left Mount Vernon with the full
knowledge OF my family and my partner From New-fork
went Albany thence 10 Mddetown. and from mere 70
Boonyllc where had business t. transact. From
Mddletown returned Newly ok and then went direct
TO Washington. My journey was entirely one oi
business such as any might take. l did not even
know that my departure had occasoned any comment uni
saw the story in a Ncw.York paper which picked up
n Washington Then l Immediately started for Mount
Vernon Is It likely that would come back to Mount
Vernon IL the talk about were truel At least know
now who are my friends and who are my enemies. All
have 70 say that IL anybody has claims against me- e
have only TO bring claims into court Of justice, sad
1 will meet them"
New-York tribune., 1891-03-06
CORRUPTION FUNDS FROM LIQUOR MEN

MoUoRDEALERs AND BREWERS RAISING HUGE
SUNS FOR USE AT THE STATE CAPITAL
Albany. March (speciaD-"The Wine and Spirit
Gazette" "the Official organ Of the wholesale liquor
Dealers in its issue of February % states that tile
10000 retail quor-dealers OF this State have been
asked TO contribute to fund which Is to be used nero
I'm the efforts which will be made to pass Governor
Hils bill authorizing the sale Of liquor upon Sunday
The sum OF So II is said, has been assesD upon the
retail Quor-dealeIs This will bring into the treasury
OF the liquor corruption fund the large sum
of 81 so 600 II all the dealers pay their assessment
But the wealthy brewers and masters are also rails
ing fund for bribng the members Of the Legislature
Their circular in reference TO this fund has just been
made public. In this circular the pretence Is MADE
the money is being collected for the purpose o! com
hating the Prohibition Amendment. This Is q shallow
excuse. They aware that the Democratic Assem-
bly, has refused follow the example OF the Republican
Senate IN Obeying the commands OF the Constitution
in setting day for vote upon the Prohibition
Amendment and that therefore no vote will be taken
upon that amendment this year. The Republican Sell
ate passed bill authorizing the county clerks 20 pay
the expense OF special election a. which a vote
should be taken upon the Prohibition Amendment
upon April 13 OF this year. The Republicans did this
because a previous Legislature had named April 13
as the day. The day now cannot be changed, as 1t
is linked up with the Prohibition Amendment. The
Democratic Assembly has, however, changed the day
10 November 3 Of the present year. There is a
deadlock between the two houses Of the Legislature
therefore over tho matter, which, it is perfectly ap
parent. will not be broken this yeac
1t Is obvious, accordingly, that the money OF the
brewers and maitsers is to be used in the bribng OF
members Of the Legislature 10 pass Governor lilPs
cula of the brewers contains the among Others
of Senator Charles A. Stadler, VINO is brewer The
poses TO use this vast amount Of money which the
brewers and maltsters are raising
New-York tribune., 1891-03-06
FOR A LOCAL BOTANICAL GARDEN.
TO DE PLACED IN BRONX PARK-wELL-KNowN
MEN AMONG THE INCoRPoRAToRS


Albany, March (SpeciaD. senator Cantor Will in
troucc IN morrow bill to provide for the establish
nent of botanic garden, museum and arboretum IN
Rr,nx Park I'm the city OF New York. a private
corporaion 10 be known aS the New York Botanical
Garden is 10 establish this proposed institution for
the collection and culture OF plants, flowers, shrubs
and trccs the advancement OF botanical science and
tuovedce and the prosecution of original researches
therein and I'm kindred subjects for alordng inStuc-
lion I'm the same: for the preservation and eNhiOuoh
y ornamental and decorative horticulture and garden
ing. and for the entertainment, recreation ana III
,Iucti0n Of the people
The incorporators named for this society are SETH
Low Charles p. DAILY, John 5. Newberry. CharieS a.
Dana Addison Brown, Parlc Goodwin, Henry g. Pot
fer Charles Butler, Hugh J. Grant. Edward cooper
CornelIu, Vanderbilt Nathaniel L. Brtton, Morris n
Icsup J. Perpont Morgan. Andrew Carnegie, THOMAS
F. Gllrov. Eugene Kelly, jr.. Elchard T. Auchmn'y'
u q Mills Charles +. Chandler, Louis Fitzgerald
Theodore W. Myers, William e. schermcrhorh' oS"alu
ntcndorfcr Albert Gallup Timothy F. Allen, Henry H.
trov. william G. Choate william H. Draper. John .
Ecnnedy Jesse Seligman. william L. Brown DaVlu
Ivdir william f. Dodge James A. Scrymser, samuei
sloan william H. Robertson stephen +. Nash. Meharu
W Glider Thomas IIogg, Nelson smith, Sahi"el W
roirchild Robert Maclay W. IL. ;. Wood George W. VI
Alcott Charles +. Fox James X Pitcher ana feioS !"
Pyne.
Whenever the corporation shall nave raised not ic
h a,,o 900 for the support Of the institution, the
Park Commissioners Of New-lork are directed 10 SCI
rar, mn, exceeding 80 acres in Bronx Park Tor the
r,anroi Garden ana Museum and the other purposes
- tho act The city of New York. under thc act Is
~ nrovde fire proof botanical museum ana hefDailun
Min Ice tur,. rDOf and laboratories Tor INSTRUCTION, az
an aggregate cost not eAcecullS d sum "Poh "4'" 'e
annual interest Is Tlo'ooo''
New-York tribune., 1891-03-06
FLOWERS CHANCES TO SUCCEED HILL.

From present appearances Roswell p. Flower Is not
going TO have the easy sleddlng' he has been eX-
Meeting I'm reaching the Governors chair. Among the
straws, which show a contrary wind from the East
side is that approaching reception which the secker
Association IS preparing to give LleutenantGovernor
ZONES Mr. Flowers rival for the nomination on March
a. This Is the first personal reception OF notable
character that the association has given since last
October when Mayor Grant similarly honored JUST
after his nomination II Is said that this ovation
to Jones IS intended to show how this organization
stands I'm the canvass for Governor and TO encourage
Jones's farmer friends up the state. The stecEler
Association LOO strong, and IS looked upon as
controlling element in rmmany politics on the Eass
side II Is especially powerful In the With, Xth and
XIVth Districts and unless otherwise directed Will
have strong influence ia determining how the vote
Of Tammany Hall shall be cast in the state Convention
IL is not an uncommon thing to hear that Taminany
ANYTHING but favorable 30 Mr. Flowers dacy, and
IL is now said that Hill himself has remembered that
he has an old settle with Flower running back
10 l5-5 Hill now recalls the fact that when ho
wanted TO be nominated for Governor that year. after
serving several months OF Mr.. Clcveands unex
nitrd term Mr. Flower candidate for that ONCE
against him and made lively hght u deieat DIT
IIl The latter successful, however, but IN Ilc
Interest OF harmony lie wanted Flower 70 accept inc
nomination for Lieutenant Governor and run on tho
.ame ticket Flower snccringly refused, and SO u
Toncs was elected but II Is historical fact that
Flower kept his bar'l" tightly coopered that year
With Tammany and iill both against him. Mr. Flower
chances are not so bright many have supposed
New-York tribune., 1891-03-06
DIPLOMAS FOR VETERINARY SURGEONS.

The thirtyfourth annual commencement OF the New'
York College OF Veterinary Surgeons and School OF Com
narrative Medicine held at Chckering Hall last night
To the owing graduates diplomas were awarded r. Lnd
saw Triton John D. Deal James Haley, jr Pleasant H.
Browning. Robert p. McDougall, Edward Plummer rr
Wesley f. Strong, Edgar Chambers. James II. Forster,
August c. Hassock, Robert ". Manney. Robert J.
McNair Charles l. Caulheld James H. Null n, James H.
Iawler william H. Brooks. John }. Curran. Louis j.
Menk Charles f. Woodinger jr. Charles +. Anderson
d. Edgar Smith, James B. Shearcr william J. Doyle
Thomas s Chlds, William Stinson, Edwin T. Henderson
Charles S. Moore. Monroe r. Miller. Harry X Miller
william B. Collom, +. Mchener Msssinger Morris NJ
Downs Robert J. Fox. Henry S. Christy. Harry n
Albright Edward J. Young Harry +. Albright -
llvered the yaledictory address.
New-York tribune., 1891-03-06
IHE WEATHER REPORT.
FORECAST TILL s Z. NJ. FRIDAY.

Washington March 5.-For New England and Eastern
New.York fair warmer by saturday northwesterly gales
For Eastern Pennsylvan Aew-Jefsey, Delaware anu
MARYLAND generally fair by saturday; incres
ing cIoudiness and rain Friday night north"es'srS
winds, becoming variable.
ro vr,lnia the Carclinas and Georgia rain warmer
by Saturday.
For Florida Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana ana fa''
ern Texas rain; slightly warmer except in Florida
For Arkansas, Missouri, Tennessee and hehtuoN'
rain warmer . >ro,c york
For Western Pennsylvania and Western Ne"'io"'
fair warmer saturday; rain saturday ru,.-
For Ohio, West Virginia. Illinois, Michigan ana WIZ
consin rain warmer.
Fnr Minnesota and the DaAotas light snow; sllshtV
cooler. - 49,. c.,...ao r~xA -
snow (; colder by saturday
New-York tribune., 1891-03-06

that the First Napoleon borrowed the plan OF the
University of France from that just completed Tor INC
University OF the State of NewYork by Alexander
Hamilton. ,,.o,,.
A member OF the Legislature, who was In the Kseehts
Office when the medal was received femarheu ,ila, az
while the Department received the highest awau al
the Worlds Fair In Europe. the MAJ urty OF ms d'so
cates had never crossed the threshold of the Regents
oce and could not inellgently outline the great worh
that the Regents now doing.
New-York tribune., 1891-03-06
STREETER LIKELY TO BE SENATOR.
THE WHOLE REPUBLICAN VOTE TO BE GIVE

THE WHOLE REPUBLICAN VOTE TO BE GIVEN
TO THE F. NJ b. A. MAN IN ILLINOIS.
Springfield, ILL.,, March 5.-streeter will probably b
the next United States Senator from Illinois. At q
meeting OF the Republican State Central Committee this
afternoon, the action Of the Steering Committee In
throwing the party vote to streeter ndorsed and
the party recommended to vote unit for him.
The recalcitgant Republicans subsequently agreed to
come into lne but asked until Tuesday. Indications
are however that Streeter will be elected tomorrow
or saturday.
In Joint Assembly subsequently the 14lst ballot
was taken with the following result Palmer lOl !:
Streeter, 90: Ogesby 5. The 142d ballot showed no
change After two more ballots without change the
Joint Assembly adjourned.
New-York tribune., 1891-03-06
PROBABLE FATE OF THE RACING BILLS
THE LEGISLATURE OF NEw-JERsEY NOT DIS
POSED TO MAKE BoOKMAKING LEGAL

THE LEGISLATURE OF NEw.JERsEY NOT DIS
POSED TO MAKE BoOKMAKING LEGAL
rrcnton March (SpeclaD.--A leading Democras
d tod,v that the racetack bills would be smothered
in the Uouse Committee on Revision of the Laws II
r E 70 he continued on the tracks in this state, the
managers will have to take the risk Of interference on
The part of the authorities. and the booRmsNers VIII
he subject to arrest and punishment as heretofore.
Early in the season the Legislature was III moou 10
mass the hills believing that such courses as Linden
and Monmouth Park were entitled to protection at inc
hands Of the law nut since such hue and cry was
~aiscd against the betting evil the Legislature mas en-
perenced A spell Of vctue. and bOohmaking will not
oe egalized by II. There Is story current tat tc
legislature will pass the bills next week. In order that
governor Albeit may veto them and get another snch
ound OF applause as he received last year when he re-
used 10 sign similar bills. Prominent members OF the
Legislature deny this. however, and predict that the
bills Will be killed by open and direct methods should
they emerge from the hands OF the committee.
There Is great howl nom one end OF the state to
the other because the Tax Commission which was ap
pointed last winter to investigate the complaints OF
the UNEQUAL tax OF the state and to draft act
correcting the evil. has framed unsatisfactory bill
and al the same time put In heavy charges for services
,endetca The counsel fees. etc. will cost the State
close TO $4,000 The law bill will probably also be
smothered. Under Its provisions. every Interest
that NewJersey desires TO foster and protect heavy
burdens in the way OF taxes imposed, and
most Of the corporations taxed would out
Of the state at II the bill became
a law.
senator Everitt Of IIuntcdon will probably be mado
superintendent OF the Morris Plains Asylum for the
New-York tribune., 1891-03-06

Insane, and Colonel John T. Van Cleef,
the state Board Of Assessors will probab =, q
Commissioner OF Banking and Insurance. Srne e msas
Prison supervisOrship has not been settled vet Inc se
NJ. seymour, Of Newark, Is said to have th, James
track for the place INSIDE
Colonel E. l.. Price is engineering the bill f.. A..
establishment Of Public Works Department In NeI -
Asscnblyman Hardin is slated for Commissioners, =
the DEPARTMENT "
New-York tribune., 1891-03-06
AN HONOR FOR THE UNIVERSITY.

Albany, March 5.-Secretary Dewey has received
from the Department of state the medal awarded to
the University Of the State OF NewYork the Paris
Exposition Of 1889. prominent French educator,
himself a member of the jury of award said that in
awarding the highest testimonial given at the Ex
position, tho grand prx, the jury recognized that
under the new law, signed by Governor Hill June 49,
1889, New-York had the best system for higher educa
ton Of any State country and also that the French
S1ucators, familiar with their history. aware
New-York tribune., 1891-03-06
A JURY ETOyERArEs THE POLICEMAN.

The coroners jury Jersey City last night in the case
OF Michael Mccarthy whose sudden death last Sunday
at the close fight laid Policeman James Kiers
door, fully exoncrated Kialt from responsibility.
McCarthy's death was ascrlbed hemorrhage Of the
brain, due TO causes unknown 10 the jury.
New-York tribune., 1891-03-06
TILE spRING ELECTIONS IN THIs STATE.

Albany, March o. The Argus prints returns from
clerks OF Boards Of Supervisors In fortytwo counties
op all spring elections thus far held. with Allegany
Franklin and Washington not yet reported.
For supervisor the Republicans have carried 4ol
towns and wards and the Democrats dis. The same
towns and wards at the spring election In 1880 voted
Renubucau, 4J7 Democratic. Az and in 1850 the
New-York tribune., 1891-03-06

Try TELEGRAPH TO TIE TRIBUSE.I
Albany March 5-Lieutenant- Governor Jones does
not propose to be set aside by Roswell p. Flower as
the Democratic candidate for Governor To-day wheh
he was asked how his own canvass for Governor was
getting along the LeutenantGOvernOr replied: very
satisfactorily"
"You are engaged in an extensive correspondence
are you notl"
"OuIte an extensive one'
"Wbat Is the tenor of the replies to your requests for
supporl" /.
"a large proportion Of the men have written 70
are frank and outspocn in my support There IS not
one that does not concede that am fairly entitled 10
the domination Some are not ready yet to announce
their preference, and few prefer Mr.. Flower
"Is Mr.. Flowe. the man whose opposition you ex-
pectl'
ale IS not. NY relations with Mr.. Flower
have always been friendly. He Is an honoraoo
gentleman and fully realizes his personal obligation 70
me for relieving him from the embarrassment In which
he left the Democratic party by his decnation OF the
nomination for Lieutenant-GOvernOr In 1852 In Jan
nary 1856 he congratulated me on my success anu
named several reasons why lie declined TO rum one
Of which was that he could not have come wlthiii
10 900 Of an election. The last time saw Mr. fo"e'
had long talk with him In relation to my canoldacy'
and frankly told him expected 10 be nominaed lie
replied that he would be frank with me and assured me
that he was not q candidate for the nomination ana
should do nothing toward securing 1t: that he was well
pleased with his present place and desired to continue
to represent his district in Congress; that he fully
realized my claim and my strength with the people,
and that was entitled TO the nomination.; and he
hoped would get 1t, as he knew Of no one whom nc
preferred or who could poll so large vote as could.
Mr.. Flower is honorable gentleman, and have no
doubt Of his hearty support
Did he pledge his support" ..
Not in 50 many words. did not ask him, bus
every assurance that implication could anord "aS
given" . ,., T., ., -or,,
Don't you think that Mr.. Flower is secretly WORK,
ing for the nomination for Governor OF inc State oi
New York;" - .
II most certainly do not. How could he, Us man
OF honorl | have doubt that lie mas many per.
sonal friends who would like to support him, but most
of This talk has from those who nave been Dcne
ntcd by Mr.. Flowers lbcraity in the past ana uhey
would again like 20 tap his barrel - ,,,o >,
Then You have no fear of Hr. floWers cahuluary
N0t I'm the slightest. lie has always been esueeeu
an honorable gentleman and do not expect any more
ardent or honest supporter than the Hon. Ros"el L.
Flower
New-York tribune., 1891-03-06
GOvERNoR BoYp,s DIsNrTED TITLE.

Lincoln. Neb., March 5.-The Supreme Court this
morning Overuled the demurrer in the quo warrano
Of Ex-Governor Thayer against Governor Boyd and
ordered that the attorneys for relator file answer
in tho case by Tuesday next
New-York tribune., 1891-03-06
LEGrsLATIyG AGAINST FREE PASSES.

Lincoln. Neb., March 5.-The House passed the
Moran bill prohibiting free passes To public and all
ether officials except railroad men, by vote OF 90 to
~.
New-York tribune., 1891-03-06

Dyspcp,ics who have sick headache bad breath food
come pains Ia regions Of the Kidneys buck,
chest OF side. should aAe Simmons Liver Regulator.
New-York tribune., 1891-03-06
YOU NAY WANT INFLUENCE WITH PIERCE


If so, LET MR. RAsoUIN. APPARENTLY THE IN
SURANCE sUPERINTENDENT's LAW
PARTNER KNOW OF IT.
Albany. March 5 speciaD.-There was good deal
Of excited talk in the Legislature to-day over the pup
hcation of the following letter in relation to James
Pierce the new superintendent Of the Insurance De
partment:
Robert Sewel,
James f. Pierce, Law Onces OF
Counsel. WOLFF AND HODGE,
william Almon wclG, "a Nassau.st., SO Cedarst.'
]. Aspinwal Hodge jr. New'Yoik'
Frederick j. Winston,
"''''"'" ''''4'"'' - February 10th, 1891.
George Crawford Esq, Montgomery n. Y.
Dear Knowing that are in the insurance busi'
perhaps may require at times some little influence
kind In connection with your tusiDess' may as
well inform you now any other time that my partner
f. Pierce las lately been appointed super
inendent Of insurance Department Of this State
any Of insurance can be Of any service to
ycu, let me know. Yours sincerely
WM. RASoUIN, JR
1t would appear that William Rasquin. !r, is one Of
the Junior members Of the firm of Wolf Hodge, and
that Robert Scwell and James F. Pierce are the coun-
sel7 Of this firm. Now that Mr.. Pierce has been aIt
pointed Superintendent Of the Insurance Department
the firm of Wolf & Hodge appear to think that they
have "infuence Of kind" with him which will
be useful to those having business with the Insurance
Department.
When the above letter was shown to Mr.. Pierce by
The Tribune correspondent to-day, he said: Cntl
YOU gave me this document never saw it. and hope
In eer not say that authorized its being writ
ten. Mr.. Rasquin has no confidential relations With
me- and l regard his letter as an outrage. About
three years ago the firm of Sewell & Pierce was dis
solved owing to the illness of Mr. Sewell and then
had our attorneys business done by Woln Hodge
who were young men brought up by us IN our llIIA.
In that only Wolff q Hodge the law partners
df Mr. scwe and myself. This fellow Rasqdin, who
signs this was "a mere office boy. do not believe he
has any business relations with Wolf d Hodge"
Mr.. Pierce. however. Is apparently mistaken as 70
PaSuuins being merely "a clerk Of Wolf ~ HOdgc.
The name of Mr.. RasQuin appears upon the billhead
of Wolff 81 Hodge as OF the junior members OF that
firm Mr. Pierce therefore has - big bone 10 pick
with Wolff Hodge who do the attorney work of ocwell
& Pierce.
New-York tribune., 1891-03-06

Tribune ONCE. March o, a. m.-Clear wea.h'. po
vailed Yesterday except for little eloudness In 'ae
nr Brisk northwesery breeres added to me 90 .na 8.
~ the air. The temperature ranged between = 'n he
degrees the average (26s) being SO lower u wsanes
day. 49,, o,,,. - day ,horo will nrobaby be fa, TAT
,oathsr followed nv clondiness and light sio" 'e
colder AT first and then slowly moderatng'
New-York tribune., 1891-03-06
AGAINST THE FEDERAL ELECTION BILL.

Boston, March 5.-The Legislative Committee on
Federal Relations, that Congress has adjourned,
took action to-day on the resolutions In favor OF the
Federal Election bill. The committee was unanimous
against the resolutions.
New-York tribune., 1891-03-06

The Best Wearing Furniture
With lowest prices,
Made by Flint. OF 1ith.st
New-York tribune., 1891-03-06

Republicans voted 500 and the Democrats 304. ,no.
Ten new wards and towns have been createo sh'e
last year.
New-York tribune., 1891-03-06
JONES NOT AFRAID OF FLOWER
INDEED, HE LOOKS FOR THE CONGRESS
MANS HEARTY SUPPORT FOR
THE GOyERNORSHIP.

THE LIEUTEyANT-GovERNo THINKS THIS is
DUE HIM, NOT ONLY BECAUSE HE'S SOLID
WITH THE PEOPLE, BUT BECAUSE
lie HAS HELPED FLOWER OUT
New-York tribune., 1891-03-06

TRIpuNr VOCAL OBSERVATIONS.
New-York tribune., 1891-03-06
my TELEGRAPH TO TIE TnIBUNE.l j

OF A /" HOLE