New-York tribune., 1884-11-29
NEWS FROM STATE CENTRES.
SYRACUSE.
MUsioAL-AN ExPLosIoN-rRlsoN REFORM
-RINKS
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SYRACUSE, Nov. 2s.-TlR Syracuse Philhar-
monte Society accompanied by about 100 friends. went
oosweso by Especial train yesterday where the society
sung Ihc Chimes OF Normandy" After the opera tho
syf@cusans were entertained at the Dootle House by
townsmon OF Oswogo
eomething OF panic was created Wednesday In the
store OF Senator Mccarthy by the explosion Of steam
'"'uator The store was filed with ladies at the hme
"nu 'ne escaping steam greatly frightened them. The
crowns escaped through the front and entrances
ana several ladies tainted. No material damage was
done.
James H. Garfield, OF the late President Garfield
mas oeeh III syracuse this week. arranging for concert
10 DC gwen by the Williams College Gee Club on De-
ce'noer IT, Harry Garfield is also member OF the
o"o' Aitcr the concert Mrs Jerome Moore will give
aparty In honor OF the club
Charles ]. Pkin, of Syracuse was arrested in Cincin
ha'i on Thursday, charged with embezzng funds be-
longing 10 John Moore & Co.. of this city. Pkin
MS way TO the Orleans Exposition to take care OF
the hrins exhibits. Meeting friends in Cincinnati, he
spent the money advanced him by his firm.
The Farmers Fertilizer Company Of .this city, viii
make an exhibit at the Worlds Exposition In New-Or
leans William c. Chote and John A. Llghthall, ir, will
h*'o eharge oil the companys affairs there
The Sheriff has levied upon the property OF the Amer
$4,000 in favor of the Merchants National Bank The
company was Incorporated in January. 1892 for the
purpose Oh manufacturing wood alcohol with capital
STOCK OF SlOOOO The Is reported to have made
no money since It's organization, to have been hard
pressed financially lately, and to have had liabilities In
excess OF Its assets.
The Globe fast freight line, running the West
chore, Buffalo and Philadelphia and the Lackawanna
ana tsburg roads TO Chicago has ceased TO be source
OF revenue for the West Shore IL IL announced that the
Inc VIII continue to the West Shore from
Buffalo.
An effort Is to he made to the services OF Gil
more and his famous band OF players for grand must
cal festival in the spring. to be given at the Ahambra
Rink.
The local Committee OF the state Prison Associa-
ton and number Of prominent ministers met here yes
terday, to confer with W. NJ L. Round In regard to the
needed new wing for the Onondaga County Pentcntiary
Mr. Round stated that children have been sent to the
penentiary for petit larceny. and placed In cells among
criminals and drunkards and that he told that
favored the construction of wing for the accommo
dation OF females.
The town of Sana refuses pay the interest on the
Northern Railroad The Northern Railroad was sold
under foreclosure August l. 1875 and purchased by
the Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburg Railroad Com
pany The city of Syracuse bonded for SoOOOOO at
the time with Saina and the former has ever since
regularly paid its bonded interest falls due ut the
oiice Of the Trust and Deposit Compuny
The Criterion Skating Rink the largest In the city, and
situated Jamesst., the most fashionable thorough
fare was dedicated yesterday, attracting large ana
fashionable attendance. Syracuse now has i've man.
moth skating rinks.