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CALLING form Of bondage and ready TO rebel. After
a bitter struggle the mulattoes under the DEGREES
Of Versailles secured a complete recognition or
their citizenship. This led to union of interests
with the whites In the management Of affairs In
Hayt
Then arose In a smaller sphere. but IN an equally
extended measure Of numbers and atrocity, the
barbarities Of the Commune and tho Bastile In
Paris, re-enacted In the horrors of the negro IN
surrection in San Domingo, Hayti.
Then followed Q79S the proclamation by the
commissioners sent from France or universal
emancipation Of the slaves of Hayti. This act was
confirmed by the National Legislative Assembly
et Paris to take effect February T. 1884, In all
the colonies Of France. but only after the negroes
Of the island were in arms en- masse. Slavery now
disappeared forever in HaytL This anticipated the
Lincoln Proclamation of Emancipation at wash
ington by nearly seventy years
THE GENIUS OF LOUVERTURE.
Then came the second stage in the tragedy Of
Heyti IL "the back numbers OF American politics
nersst in advocating the inability Of the negro
race to reach the heroic stage in the drama OF the
worlds happenings they may find individual ex-
ceptions in the affairs Of Hayt distinctvely
Afro-Amercan State. Toussiant rOuverture was
conspicuous with other negro leaders like Jean
Francois and Baisson on the side OF France In Its
war with England and Spain. LOuVerture. who
had sought refuge in San Domingo during the
turmoils of Franco Haytan politics. promptly ap-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20

seem with walruses white bears and the entire
PRODUCTION OF an Arctic landscape. The whole VIII
be so well mounted so nicely combined, the real
50 skilfully mingled with imitation that the ILLUSION
will be complete and the Initiated only VIII KNOW
that everything is not real in this sight and that
n norton of tho figures which seem to move IN tne
water simply do 80 behind the bottom glass or the
tanks without running the seast danger OF being
submerged. ,ooo .u.,,, ,.or, q
scientific view Will he microbes placed under PITS.
ma tic rays II has been fou-d by scientists that
smallpox patients are least marked when Kept IN
rooms darkened with red curtains. Sunlight pass
ING through red medium loses It's chemical power,
and IL thus prevents smallpox from taking con
fluent form Under this process. which Is 10 De
exnerlmented with and exhibited the Paris Ex-
position win no the result of chemical rays
whether they stimulate produce death. Nloiet
rays scientists now scy. are the Of sun.
stroke though II was The old idea that the red
rays caused sunstroke. Now. however. red Is said
10 he calming though heating
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20

war. a declaration OF autonomy and It's ratnca'ioh
IN two treaties OF complete severance nom mo
home government. ,-oo
The DEGREES of the National Assembly, Oh i'o'
Mt versailles forced the issue OF immediate inue
nandence in Hayt, On the island were less than
20 900 whites whose chief aim was to dominate
the government. trade and people in general oy
arrogant acts and exactions.
on the other hand there were many muat'oes
opulent educated, enterprising and free. who' UNI
der French colonial law. were Independent OF IN
dividua proprietorshlp as to their bodies ana aoo'
Int were still held technically the property on
the public. and therefore. subject to humiliating
experiences.
Besides these antagonstic influences there were
over half million negro slaves In the most
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
BOY CRUSHED TO DEATH By A CAR

Velodino Marrone four years old. Of NO W Loo.
one hundred -and-sixth-st., while playing mue
seek I'm First-ave.. between One-hundred- an" 80
and One hundred -and-seventh .sts. yesteroSs
ternoon. over by a northoound MOI !s'-,.,,
and so badly injured that he died in the hs''e"'
Hospital The driver OF the car, Michael Ne'"I
was set upon by big throng OF Italians 81
would have Jared badly had not Policeman Ton
OF the East Northumberland fourth-st; ses,ensd
dubbed the crowd right and left and threa''''
TO shoot. Neville was taken 10 the station NJ, rad
The boy was running across the street anu al
emerged from behind truck opposite the car, .ys
that Neville did not see him until his horses Nrses
upon him. He put the brakes. Inc n ohsJ
knocked the boy down. His body was weusnss
under the truck carriage OF the front wheels, s
pushed along for little distance iractu'u1,e
his pclvis. lacerating his body and produ'lhs :"
terna INJURIES
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HAYTI PAST AND PRESENT.
ETRUGGLES OF THE NEGRO Kbf Upr1rO'
IT'S HISTORY INDICATES WHAT MIGHT hAf
PEN IF AGUINALDo HAD IhlN"' "i'
OWN WAY IN THE PHILIPPINES

The snrit OF unrest in the negro ana muia''o
repubc OF the island OF San Domingo Is e s'I,n
the Department of State much occasion 'V =, oahs
matte consideration and no small amount Vi '"''
instructions. ... rro,,or AZ
The entering of the United States Lesauon s~ az
,,o-,.n-pr,nce nv a Haytian officer OF police Whhe
shaking an arrest was violation OF the siipies'
rules OF international law ana usage Ine ~,
80 ..oor tbe TWO countries has always been
OF a most satisfactory character. although mere
49, Rec, times in the sudden political upheaVas
when the exercise OF diplomatic tact and aoih'y Oh
a high order has been necessary to avert conipnoa
tions or late years the Hayuah MISSION I'M az
.. I,heria has been set apart the special neid
for the Negro American citizen. Among those VINO
have been appointed was Frederick Douglass prom
ably the foremost man OF his race In America" AS
rule these negro ENJOYS have acquitted themselves
with exceptional ability.
That norton of the ancient island Of Hispanola-
known in these modern days as the Republic OF
Hayti is more closely identified with the early his
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ling from their severe experiences there Followed
a martial wild goose" chase into the perpIexiues
OF an Invasion OF Hayti such as the great Corscan
essayed in Egypt with the same results II II said
that his failure In the East had leo BonapatS.e 70
BLOODY STRUGGLE.
The French expedition OF 1902 appeared IN the
waters Of Hayti with force OF thirty thousand men
and forty vessels. under lie Cerc. the brother-n-
law OF the Emperor. Having failed to cajole
L'Ouverture by letters. the struggle began
mo quarter to the French" was the battle cry
of the black warriors What that meant from such
fierce fighters of the Businesses forms a bloody
page in the chronicles of colonial wars Toussant
prominent in the wars and domestic tragedies Of
The island, with their dusky warriors were more
than a match for the French.
The Establishments OF the French General. more
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BUTCHERS LOSE TRADE By THE ADvANCE.

THE PURCHASES AMONG THE POOR FOR SUNDAY
SHOWED MARKED DECLINE.
The advance in the price Of meat was telt per-
ceptby BY all the butchers in the city yesterday.
The Sunday purchases OF meat, particularly
among poor persons. were remarkably small In
Washington Market prices ruled quite generally az
follows: Porterhouse steak. % TO % cents pound;
sirloin from is to 20 cents a pound; round steak.
Is cents pound: chuck steak. from IL 10 II cents
pound prime rib roast from IS to 20 cents pound;
soup meats to cents pound.
The meat firm Of william Ottman & Co in
Washington Market, observed the falling off in tho
Saturday purchases plainly. as did also the firm u
FREQ v Coulon All the meat dealers agree that
the advance in prices is due to the action u tho
big Four" including the large meat dealers ~ the
West Prices they say have been high for a long
time past and now. Instead OF A decrease, they
have advanced again.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
MARKETS OF THE POOR.
PEOPLE IN RUSSIAN JEW SECTION CARE
Full REGARDING FOOD.
PARTICULARLY IN SELECTION OF MEAT
AND FIsH-QUARTERs WHERE THE


AND FIsH-QUARTERs WHERE THE
BEST ARTICLES ARE TO BE FOUND.
There arc no handsomely appointed restaurants
in that part Of New-York which is thickly popu-
lated by the class known Russian Jews but
which is really made up of representatives from
MANY other countries and would expect TO
find superior food articles in that part OF the city,
but there is no place in the metropolis where the
middle and lower classes exactins on the
point Of meat and fish as there Tho advance in the
price Of meat has changed the ruling prices there
as well as In other parts of the city hut wherever
dealers have endeavored to lower the quality the
householders have objected. and where certain
sum was set aside for the weeks supply OF meat
the quantity was reduced to meet the advanced
prices.
Kosher meat always costs more than the or
binary meat" said an Essex-st butcher land our
people are willing to pay a little more when they
know that the meat is good The fancy cuts they
can't afford to buy and we don't keep them. We
have chuck meat. from to II cents pound and
even If it is cheap it's good"
The speaker young man who spoke Eng
llsh we'll and when he was asked where OF
the shops were where the bad meat was sold re-
piled Indignantly: "In the better part of the city
The people here know much to buy bad meat"
There is ample reason for the popular belief that
the meat which Ia sold in the little butcher shop in
the crowded district is bad, for Notwithstanding the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
THREE DEATHS IN ONE FAMILY.

FATHER. SON AND DAUGHTER DEAD n JERSEY
CITY AND THE MOTHER ILL
Ten days ago the SEMINARS family. Of No "s
Paisade-ave jersey City. consisted ~ the father
mother a son and two daughters. The son. Fred
erick twenty-one years Old was buried last sun
day He succumbed to typhoid fever. While me
funeral was moving from the house the UNDER
takers wagon was on its way from Christ h t,ss
pital with the body of Mr.. SEMINARS, VINO ulep
from nervous prostration The daughter. Mamie.
nineteen years old who contracted typhoid isrsI
while attending her brother. died AT the noSpta.
yesterday Mrs SEMINARS Is prostrated ny IuW'
series of severe shocks. and it Is feared Sne M,
teen years old The SEMINARS were well 20 90 :
decade ago but bad investments swept away "o"
money and Mrs. SEMINARS Is pennies
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
CLERKS held FOR ROBBING NAIL
SPORTING GOODS FIRMS EMPLOYEES ARRArGSED

SPORTING GOODS FIRMS EMPLOYEES ARRAfGNED
IN THE CENTRE-sT. COURT.
Harry Hammond. of No 1876 Ralph-aye.. Brook
lyn, and Simon Coleman Of No. ~ West End-ave,
Manhattan. arraigned in the Centre-st. police
court yesterday by Detectives Mooney and Corners.
OF the Church-st. station. charged with having
stolen a number OF letters containing money from
Robert H. Ingerso & Bro dealers in sporting
goods at No 81 Cortlandt-st.
Half dozen boys who were fishing for klies IN
the Jersey Meadows. near CommunpaW on
Wednesday saw the two young men. who scted IN
a strange manner Harry Hobson. one OF ne ladsi
a number of torn envelopes on the ground az
dressed to Ingersoll & Bro. He picked up the en-;
the two prisoners as the men he had seen opening
letters In the Meadows. They were the two cierks
They were arrested. Yesterday both were re-
ma nded until Wednesday for EXAMINATION.
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potent than the arms Of his soldiers, won Lower
ture and Rgaud from their dey y, to their cause
guarantees by the French again aroused the Spill d
been seductd from their patriotic duty stood in the
breach. The landing OF fresh troops rom rance rance
of tho blacks Their heroic efforts. supplemented
by the dreaded fevers OF those tropical laIituaes
ress forced Rochambeau. his successor. to retire
to the coast and the French Emperor to abandon
Fooled in Egypt foiled in TIE Invasion Of Eng;
land, foled in the conquest OF Hayu rena ,ine
folly. in Russia. to close at Waterloo one OF the
The Hsytisn venture cost the lives OF sixty thou
sand French soldiers and 100000 of French
money. 49,.
It was Dessalines the Executive Of the new state
who promulgated on January !, 1901 the declara-
dence OF Hayti
THE ERA OF INTERNAL TURMOIL.
So far to the glory OF Hayii. The picture Of
patriotism in hghng an invader becomes sadly
blurred amid the responsibilities OF local admins
tration
Having proclaimed himself Governor General for
life. Dessalnes followed this act of self-assumed
authority by proclaimng a war of extermination
against the French who REMAINED 3 IN hay the nay
a new constitution. modelled in some respects
after that Of the great Republic, OF the North de
religious freedom. but white men were excluded
from citizenship and the proprietorship of landed
ChristOphe. of the heroes of the war for in
dependence repudiated this constitution and set up
a kingdom Of his own in the north under the royal
sign and title Henri l. King OF HaytL 1t must be
said OF his reign that ii one of the most fruit
full Of prosperity In the turbulent course or
Haytian annals. The material wealth OF the coun-
try advanced with marvellous strides. The Protes-
tant religion introduced among tho people and
the Anel6-SaXOn language was taught In the
schools. Christophe erected citadel place OF
last resort the top of a mountain near Cape
spirit of his subjects. and built nearby a palace
after the Sans Souci OF Frederick the Great at
Potsdam, whore he maintained a miniature mill
tary court after the style OF the warrior Teuton.
The constitutional and the kingly ends OF the
governing powers, manipulated respectively by
Potion and Christophe kept the country in con-
slant turmoil until Christophe in 1920 termna ted
his royal career by suicide, and Boyer succeeded
to the Presidency. During his term OF twenty-five
years England in 1875 and France In 1888 formally
recognized the independence of Hayti.
The United States always in sympathy with the
other American States in their wars against Euro
need OF encoura cement when results began to give
assurance of success.
TALE WITH A MORAL.
In ninety-hve years OF independence Hayti has
had eighteen chief executives OF various Names
the majority of whom "died with their boots on"
1t is not essential to history, but may point a
moral of individual experience and adorn tale
for the benefit of those who are inclined TO COM
pare Aguinaldo the imp OF Luzon. TO George
Washington. and the Tasal racers and freeoooters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL PROSECUTIONS.

MR. BISHOP UPHELD IN HIS LEGAL ACTION
AGAINST THE AUTHORITIES.
Elizabeth. Aug. 19-Thc testimony OF Louisa
Fright. OF this city tho colored girl who tells
story Of shocking i'll treatment at the State In
dustrial School for Girls. Of which she for
merly inmate. to-day forwarded in writ
ing to Counsellor Backes at Trenton by Mrs
Nreeland OF the Bergen County Humane Society
who was authorized to take 1t by President Bishop
of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty TO
Children.
Mr.. Bishop said to-day that he would spare
neither time money to push the prosecutions
and that his course In beginning criminal proceed
ings against Mrs. Eyler and the Board OF Trustees
OF the State He is receiving in every mail many
letters commencing him for the stand he has
taken. Mr.. Bishop has prepared all the evidence
In his possession for presentation Trenton next
Tuesday when he will see Counsellor Backes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
SHOT on A LONELY ROiD.

Brdgeton n. j.. Aug. le-Rohert Hand. son o.
Captain Ellis Hand. OF Port Norris. ~ j. was
shot and dangerously wounded late last night wh''
riding on a bicycle along a lonely road near mere
The night dark. and as he was riding along ne
was suddenly confronted by man. who shot h,'.
without warning. The bullet entered Hands r'sns
side. The young mans assailant was subsequenthys
arrested ana gave the name OF Burke. ana salu ~
lived at Dorchester. this county. There Is con.
siderable mystery about the shooting as there
no known cause for the attack. 1t Is not KNOWN
whether Hand will recover or not q
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
BURGLARS ACTIVE ABOUT FLEuryGTOy.

Pennington. Aug. 10 (SpeclaD.-Burgars made a
rich haul IN this neighborhood last night Angus
tus Dilts's house entered and ransacked. A
purse containing small amount of money and
valuable old coins were stolen At Elwood
Browns farmhouse the thieves secured about 50
and some Jewelry, including a valuable watch
Abram b. Apear living near Pennington. lost a
large amount OF money. besides considerable other
goods and silverware. William -. De Motifs place
near klinesvie was also entered. The marauders
stole s25 in money. slverware valued at $780, and
other articles
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tJvn,oI,te has had his ups and down in his ef-
forts to steady the helm OF state
pE1Ar ATOMS WITH THE UNITED STATES.

pErATrONs WITH THE UNITED STATES.
The consular relations between the United states
and Hayti were established soon after the present
form of Government of the United States went INTO
effect as the trade with the West Indies even In
Colonial days extensive During the sovereign
~ of France, till 1S03'N diplomatic questions al.
fecting the island were negotiated through ter
the independence of the island before a permanent
djplomatic agency of the United States was estao-
sioner and Consul General in The Presidency OF
Fabre Genards. Benjamin F. Whdden' OF New. New,
Lincoln in july iSG2 The ONCE was raised RAJ. ITO 70
Minister Resident and Cons" GsnGra IL at Porte
Prince is Envoy Extraordinary and Minister
WITH Pa'RRs s smse OF Europe
and Asia and the presldences OF Central ana oou'h
The post of Envoy Is held by William 7. Powell
who is also Charge d'Anaires to santo DOMINGO;
arrived i'm Washington as Charge d. Anares in 1853
The present rank is the same as that maintained
by the United States.
HAYTTS STRATEGIC POSITION.
Tho strategic position Of santo Domingo, not only
geographically but commercially, with reference
TO the other islands OF the Gulf OF Mexico and the
Caribbean Sea- was one OF the foremost reasons In
the mind OF President Grant for so strongly adj
vocating personally and officially the annexation OF
that profered bit of island territory. What was
said of Santo Domingo applies with equal force 10
Hayti.
United States would enter the harbor OF Port-au-
Prince. the capital and chief commercial emporium
of HaytL
From the oHaytan end Of the island cuba cuba
lies only fifty miles to the northwest from
Mole St. Nicholas and about three times that
distance I'm the same direction from Port-au-
Prince. From Santo Domingo Porto Rico lies only
fifty miles to the east. and twice that distance from
SANTANA Bay. II has since been admitted that the
great Captain of the Civil War knew what he was
about when he did his best 10 begin commercial
campaign I'm the West Indies by getting base OF
operations in Santo Domingo. and more than one
third Of the Senators OF the United States did not
know what they were about when they turned him
down In his statesmanlike project. -
The population of Hayti Is a little over million
About one tenth Of this number IS of Cauca sian
blood, native and foreign. Of merged blood
from mulatto to octoroon About nine-tenths Is
OF African blood without admixture. The offspring
Of a mulatto and black Is griff or grutflna.
The offspring Of the latter and black is mara
bou marabout.
1t is interesting to know that large number Of
colored people OF the United States awaited them
selves Of President Boyers efforts In 1924 induce
migration of persons Il the African Indian races
to Hayti. The descendants Of those of American
nativity speak the language Of their ancestors and
have an ardent love for the States"
The formal recognition of the political indepen-
dence OF the BLACK Republic" Of Hayti was re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
WHEELMAN SHOT on A LONELY ROAD

Bridgeton. Aug 19-Robert Hand. son OF Cap
tain Ellis Hand, of Port Norris n. j. was shot
tain Ellis Head. of Port Norris y. j. was shot
and dangerously wounded late last night while rid
ing on a bicycle along a lonely road. He was rid
ing alone when he confronted by q man. who
shot him without warning The bullet entered
Hands right side. The assaant arrested. and
gave the name OF Burke. lie said he lived in Dor
chester. No cause is known for the act. Mr.. Hand
Is in a critical condition.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
ALLEGED DEsERTER FOUND At HOME.

Frederick Kaheka nineteen years old was ar
rested yesterday AT his home, No. 21s secohu-s',
Jersey City. for desertion from the Army he was
a member of the sth Infantry. and was piost'"'"
by fever In the camp at Huntsville Ala -
ceived furough of thirty days in November ls
He has since been under the care OF Pr 80.
and It IL said suffering from heart disease he sor,
surrendered to the military officials, out q" '
will be made 10 SECURE his release
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
THIEF TAXES A WEDDING TROUSsEAr

Burglars visited the home of Major J. Hollis
Wells, of the list Regiment. at No 50 Brlnckerhon-
st. Jersey city. early yesterday. by forcing
window catch. The thieves were content with
stealing the trousseau OF Mary Reilly, the servant
who VIII be married next week She wept pro-
fusely, but tho theft Will not delay the ceremony
tn, value OF the articles stolen Is $50
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-20
AN OLD MAN FATALLY HURT BY A HORSE.

Pennington, Aug. 10 (speclaD.-Peter stiger.
eighty years old. was fatally injured while trying
to drive balky horse yesterday. The animal gave
a sudden lunge and threw Stiger under the wagon
which passed over him. Three OF his ribs were
broken from the backbone. and one penetrated his
lung. He was picked up In an unconscious con-
dltIon. There Is no hope OF his recoyerY.
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ABSOLUTELY PURE

oe laid and the bridges raised. these
will be operated throughout in a short
time. The general opinion here is that
we have gained tremendous advantage
over the insurgents. Satisfaction is ex.
pressed everywhere. Commercial men
hope that the valley will be quickly
and permanently garrisoned and that
their interests will be protected.
II is impossible to say how large a
force Aguinaldo has been able to hold
together, or whether, after the loss Of
the railroad people in the north will
still support him. This whole
movement has shown the ad.
vantage OF cavalry for expeditions
operations in the Philippines. The fall
campaign has been remarkably vigor.
"us. Transportation is still inadeq uate.
With the mules that are coming the
movement Of the troops will be much
facilitated. The roads and trails are
drying. The last heavy rains Of tn.
season have probably fallen. 1t is be
lieved here that Aguinaldo's retreat t
the north in no wuy affects the con
fronting insurgent force south o
| Manila,