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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
BASEBALL ARBITRATIOy COMMITTEE

The Baseball Arbitration Committee, composed Of
three delegates from the League and three from the
American Association held its annual meeting at the
FiIth Avenue Hotel last night.
Messrs Dlsehler and Ballard, of the international
League presented an application for the same priv
eges granted TO the League and American Association.
The after was discussed length bat he two dele
gates did not get an answer. They will know their
fate to-day The general opinion last night that
the minor league would not get ali the privileges
asked for
Tie case Of Burns the player black-listed by the
Newark Club, took up OF the time OF the com
miee and satisfactory conclusion was arrived at
when the adjourned. The Newark Club EN-
moved counsel TO push its claim. The New-l ork
Club champions Burns The session adjourned TO meet
nj ID a. m to-day when a decson will be given
prob 4by r-ins iating Burns.
The Arbitration Committee consists OF Messrs. Day,
Yonng and Rogers for the League and Byrne atrOus
and Phelps tor the American Association.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
SHOULD The BRIDGE BE MADE FREE.'
THE TRUSTEES DECIDE TO APPLY TO THE LEGIsLAr-

THE TRUSTEES DECIDE TO APPLY TO THE LEGlsLAI-
URE-wHY IHE PLAN Is OPPOSED
Sixteen Of the Bridge Trustees attended the December
meeting in Brooklyn yesterday, but Mayor Grace was
The special committee appointed year ago to
investigate the mechanical devices OF the railroad re-
ported that the Eames Vacuum Brake
system answers the requirements of the Bridge most
completely, and recommended that it be applied to
all the cars The report said that the present
grip answered its purpose perfectly The report and
its recommendations were unanimously adoptedi HE
contract made by President Howell with the Eanes COM
pany 10 NJ mp the at cost or $1,000 was raiheu
with Brooklyn Elevated Railroad Company
TO build covered ootway from the sands street stauon
Brooklyn, to the Elevated station in Washington
St was authorized, and after 1t Is built pas
seDgers II will remain in the until they are
switched to the outgoing platform IL was also dsSlu
70 build an Experimental Inclined exit from the brooAl
station inside the building
Trustee Thurber provoked an excited discussion by
promenade and II be declared free. BUSH
amended this asking that the matter be submitted 70 se
Legislature lie said the question had been hiu us
eusse and the opinions Of eminent counseL Mel
thai they had the power to reduce tolls bu not % Abolish
them There legal authority 70 make Iree
bridge would be negiecting their trust 10 a''ep' "
Mr.. Thurber said his main object was 20
see that the end desired was accom- pllsne e.,
John q. Davis OF the trustees longest IN oshce
terruped Mr. Thuroer and said that the two sines s
lssned bonds-brooklyn, for sl2OOoOoo, anu ,sS fo
for $1,000 0o0-and the tolls saerediy pes ~, 49,,
meet the interest and principal ~ these W' w ~,
now to throw II open abolish the Tolls IL was "''
right -
Ar. Thurber finally sad good naturally MI pa y ana
have often discussed this matter. and We VII never
agree" . -
No" said Mr. Davis decidedly, for want W carry
out the law and abide by my oath OF oiee- - -, 4,
Trustee Clarke then wanted the carriaseN ny m 1
IN the amendment OF Mr. Bush, VINO accep.sn " nj
lhurber hesL,ted moment and nnaiiy Sa" "eH'
I'll accept the amendments"
II was then unanimously voted 10 authorize eon,ni
tee OF three 10 draft petition and an nj 70 20 supe
% Leaslxture by the Trustees Ia make ooth PRONE
made and oadwxys tree IT, tho Judgment oil the boaru'
n desirable.
The uoulIy sIaf.ment tpr November showed reSeipts
from traffic OF $50 III H. amount from the prone
made being 81 53s go. from the roadways So,7ss bs.
The Expenditures we're ass 500 The number Of per-
sons using the Bridge :. 529,20 ..
The annual report OF President Howell 70 Mayor Whit
ney yesterday slowed the receipts from tolls we're
S78353y 10. which Sl7s53 81 came from the prone
made and SEA 1874 OF from Ioadvays and the number
OF passengers carried 27,O47.9s4, increase OF
9l22G5a The total Ss42, 94933, and tho
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
OBITDARK.
EX-GOVERNOR CHARLES NJ CROswELL.

EX-GOVERNOR CHARLES " CROswELL.
ADRIAN. Mich Dec. 13.-EI Governor Charles NJ Cros-
well died at o'clock this morning after ten days illness
He leaves O widow, son and two daughters.
Ex-Governor Croswen was born at Newburg, y. Y, on
October 81, 1925. When ne twelve years old his
father drowned In NewYor harbor and his mother
died three months LATER Young Croswelrs father eh no
property. and In 1897 the boy Adrian by
uncle with whom he learned the carpenters trade When
twenty years old he became Deputy County Clerk and be-
gan the study of law He for County Clerk in is4 on
the Wing ticket but was defeated 1850 he eeced
County Registrar and reelected in 1882 In 1889 he
formed law partnership with Judge I. NJ Cooley when
continued until the latter moved TO Ann Arbor IN le95
Mr. Croswe elected Mayor Adrian in 1852 ana IN
the fall Of the he elected "a the state SENATE
where he served Chairman OF the Judiciary Committee
and president pro tenn. He reelected TO the SEN
ate In 1854 and $685. and throughout all his service he
prominent in that body He was President OF the
Constitutional Convention I'm 1867. electOr targe on the
Grant ticket in 1868, speaker OF the lower house OF the
LEGISLATURE in 1874, and later Secretary OF me state
Board Of Charities He elected Governor IN 1876,
and again in 1873 on the Republican ticket
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
HOW oLEYtLAyD OOMPosss

Wdsh fnGfOn G0ssfp In The Baltimore American.
Some peo pie say they that the President
had rheumatism cramps In Is legs for they never saw
such "a sit still in place long Duling the
exciting times when he writing his he acted
he under a spell. boand his desk. he
would ait In his office chair for fifteen % seventeen hours
stretch. One would hardly believe surh q thing
possible, but II II told the very best authority
When he would consent leave he would worn
hour would be late. rather early In the
morning. that he would just stretch his limbs by walking
the library 10 his bedroom, hardly nifty feet, and
then retire. get up and work again in few hours
There need 20 argue talk Ia him. he stub
born and determined.
What did he do all these hours WIFI read docu-
papers then write sentences them; then
write them. and then think for play upon words
Cleveland loves 10 see himself quoted the newspa-
pers and. above all things. he loves his odd or
curious phrases taken up into general His noted
sentences however have been chance h He never sat
down and thought out ghOush glee" onen sve par
usans" They spontaneously. But for days ne
tried coin sentences for his late Any one
who sits down deliberately To do something remark
able. rarely does IT, Cleveland, while he put IN
a great many odd combinations OF words. missed the
mark in his last message. When the message done
the strain over and then he began lind that the
night draughs In tbs library had played havoc with IN.
knees and rheumatism He worn out, aud
thai u why II lasted so long
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
GuRFRT FITZGERALD.

PHILADELPHIA, Dec. 10 (SpeetaiJ Gilbert Fitzgerald,
the fourth son OF Thomas FITZGERALD died yesterday OF
pneumonia He thirty-twO years of age and was a
prominent figure the sporting and athletic world. be-
ing many years the turf editor OF The sunday IeDl
Of which his father the proprietor He has been
connected with The Erening Item since it, foundation and
has been the superintendent Of distribution Of that paper
lie achieved considerable reputation oarsnan IN the
chuylk Navy and some ago was one or the BEST
a-rOund gymnasts OF the city.
Franklin G. GarTigues, OF the United states Mint dleu
Yesterday his home No 154l North Thirteenth ST.,
after a long sickness. He president OF the Home Tor
the Aged INDECENT Odd Fellows, and had held many
important offices III the order DE was also prominent
OF the Masonic and other secret organizations
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14

NEWPORT. r. l., Dec. lS.-sinee the serious Illness OF
o.. l. Wolfe OF New York, speculation has been ME
a. 70 who would probably purchase her magnificent
cnateau. viueIand." here Gossip had IL ready ior
Fredeyck W. Vanderbilt but information rom rean'e
of Miss Wolfe's sets the matter al rest enc l'1
nome "a pierre IOrlaId, who In one OF heI reItfe nc
sold lbs own place, The Breakers 70 Coans i nam
sion Is DuilI upon Land pIrclAs from TIC exc. 80
William Beach Lawrence. Tor when alono at o,5rT
S2lsO 600 HE house sutDudings, pictures ana osnel
works of art supposed TO have cost 9''oo'' -
A4OD more.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14

MORE PROTECTION AGIrA TTOy COMING.
Cen<Tsi francis a. Walker IA me Scrtone'ss
IN Is not my purpose discuss protection as
for accomplishing ia Professea olject Indeed snol
have had occasion 70 Desiow upon II but single wolu
merely soeiaistle measure were II
mi fr the that the forces OF the are toh
fug strouIy tn direction in Judgment we are on
rhe ava "a great proteconst agitation And the 30
sand r the soeaed projection OF native industry Is W
- n 1ss,ulsr one Ia . q Hnree never hafors known
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
JOHANN NICoLAI MADvIG.

LONDON, Dec 13.-The death Is announced OF Johann
Ncoai Madvig, the Danish phologist and statesman.
Johann Nicolai Madvig born at svanike, on the
Island OF Bornhom, on August T. 1904 He educated
Frederiksborg and studied phiology and history at
the University OF Copenhagen where he became professor
of the Latin language and literature in 1929 From lsls
10 1852 he was Minister Of Public Worship and Educa-
and after 1854 he took active part in Danish pol
tcs published many critical editions OF Latin all-
hOrs, but his celebrity rests chiefly upon his Iatin
Grammar" 1s4l which l. a standard work IN many
countries and which has exercised decided influence on
the whole study OF grammar.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14

Miss Edith Binsse, daughter OF Louis g. Binsse was
married her home. No 40 West Nneteenthst yester
day Schuyler Nelson Warren grandson Of the Late
John Warren and nephew Of the late kearney Warren
The Rev Father Prendergast of St Francis's Church.
Oficaied The bride OF white satin trimmed
with old point lace There were no bridesmaids. lie
DR. John Warren brother of the bridegroom
ana the +. Gray Griswold Frank Riggs, "
GfiswOh lorlllard. Center Hitchcock and Herman
Oelrichs After the ceremony short Informal reception
was held The parors wertDhandsomey decorated With
nowers and plants.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14

NEwORLEASs, Dec - tSpectail. Father Palmer, the
Catholic priest who arrested Saturday charged
with fraudnlenty importing and disposng OF liquor 10
barrooms. arraigned today before United states
Commissioner Wright He stated that he had disposed Of
Communion wine a cost price. There was at times an
excess Of this wine which he ceded other persons at
the price him. He had done this without thought
of harm desire for profit. His taken under
advsemeut The civil suit involving the custody Of three
orphan children decided against the priest Judge
TissOt il us decision Father Palmer.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14

Ex-Judge Horace Russell Of the handsomest OF
the wel-knovn lawyers of this city To fine physique,
erect form aud graceful carriage he adds charm OF
manner and affabiity which make him an attractive
figure and capital companion He never hesItates to
express his sentiments in cleancut and vehement
English proper occasions. and TO appropriate ears.
1t il not dIfcuIt to ascertain Just how Mr. Russell
stands. lie is good story teller and remarkable
memory enables him to recall all the minute and telling
points OF interesting personal contact Win men
VINO nave shaped or still direct the ctys affairs. while
his well-chosen speech and power OF framing tale
make a recital OF this kind choice bit OF experience
Mr.. Russels energies are largely devoted 10 the
stewart estate He is good tighter and is well
versed the OF the law LIE never mlnees
words but strikes straight home.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14

for supposed public good, II VIII be observed that ~
this definition IL made OF the OF sociasfic
efforts that they should arise from popular impulse ana
should seek public good This. IL will be seem makes
the and The objective alike part Of the character OF
the act-say legislative measure-equay With the posi-
tive provisions thereof
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
The WEATHER REPORT.

GOVERNMENT IyDICArIOSs-Fo2 .. .-c,,--
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-FOr England. Eastern
New York. Eastern Pennsylvania SewJersey and Della
ware hight rains southerly winds shifting to westerly,
slight change in temperature.
Westward. fair preceded by little rain
the Lakes, and slightly colder.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
S.rF or TgE BO6Iy COLLECTION.

The sale OF 40 catalogued numbers OF the antiqui
ties in the cole ton formed by VI. Boban was the
record for the first beginning at 10 a. m yes
terday Among the first bids one Ct SI3 %.
which secured a Of sacricia knives and ODs0an
lances numbering pieces. An interesting c0lec-
non of Mexican leweirv brought Sl22 90. The well
known statue OF the God OF War OF the Zapotecas was
started at 100 and knocked down TO +. trossard
Tor Si15 The afternoon session began with the SAFE
OF the curO group forming trinity representh1
MAYA Qulcke sacred art which brought $50. good
srecinen OF a female IdOi went at ~ Another rare
example from the neirhborhOOd OF Vera Cruz. with
arms and legs all eone was secured tor $40 by Nj.
Buckingham who also added 10 his purchases another
female DIV ility a similar state tor $50 colied
rattlesnake IN stone that from place near Pueb-
Ia was purchased tor $50 by Mr. Hammond. The
same price was paid lite size representation OF
an Aztec warrior light OF the Order OF the Tiger
with the addition OF another piece macuahnitl or
national arm. One pair OF the ma nmOth st'rrups with
ca selled designs brought $40, another pair rUU and
pair similar the latter. So. painting represent
ing Moutezuma H. conquered Dy COrtez and Gantimo-
cir was purch sed tor 500 by Mr.. Savage. The tour
mummy ngrlres from the Convent OF San Domingo
brought go each A garrotte which, according to
the catalogue has actually straugul9ted hundreds OF
criminals aud graphically represented by the auction
FER as being in perfect order went Tor Sal The two
sales OF the day representing 40 objects amounted
to about $1,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14

FRESHMAN AND SOPHS STRUGGLING FOR CANES
The drizzy rain that settled heavily on the city
Yesterday seemed to have exhilsratng effect upon
the students in the school Arts OF Columbia College
and this manifested itself true Colun OIa style-Oy
cane-lu-h between the SOphomores and Freshmen.
The rush gan the cloak room over cane carried
by one of the Freshmen. ami ended an hour ana
quarter later after a stubOOrny contested battle IN
the mud and sush Of the lower corner OF the college
grounds with a of five to seven IN favor OF the
Freshmen The rush had attracted large crowd OF
students from the Junior ana Senior classes ~ well A.
full Delegation from the School OF Mines When their
YOUNGER brethren had settled their difficulties To their
own satisfaction the older ones looked around Tor
new source of amusement and found IN deep plle
of snow from which they proceeded to SNOWFALL every
one who went by the street. One Indignant citizen
upon having his hat knocked of stopped and began TO
expostulae but he greeted with such shower OF
boots AMI snowballs that he turned and fled. a lew
muents later President Barnard walked slowly across
the co leg green and the students scattered right and
left not moment too for the next minute po-
ice sergeant closely followed by three stout police
mon came down Forty-nnth-st One of the policemen
ouietlv walked up and down IN front of the college
and eecualy suppressed all further demonstrations
m the mart the bows.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
RUFUS K. GARLAND.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-AttorneyG General Garland re-
ceived telegram this morning announcing the death Of
his brother Rufus K Garland at his home near Prescott
Ark The Acknowledgement viii be unable to attend
funeral his brother OF the illness OF his
mother Hubbard. which Of such character as TO
require his presence in Washington
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14

INGEASOLL TALKS TO THE TRIRTEEy CLCB.
The last dinner OF the Thirteen Cr b tor this year
took place last night at No. West Twenty
Ihirty-twO me.-bers present Colonel Robert g.
Iugerson present Tor the first time as regular
member and spoke rely to the toast, Superstition
of Public Men,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14

expenditures Sf.112,972 0S, showing deficit on
S27O023 o. accounted for by the completion OF four
teen warehouses. the buying OF cars building new
extensions and putting in new machinery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14

Elhu Root has advanced to a high position among
lawyers OF this city AT rapid rate. Aud this Is no
matter of chance. 1t is the outcome OF Unborn talent
unremitting work. keen perception and ndomrtable
Will Only Mr. Roots immedlate associates know the
vast amount of labor he went through in preparing for
the Fish trial a fine network of evidence which made
it impossible tor the president OF the Marine Bank
to slip through And when the end came Fish was
landed with all the essential indictments holding him
tast IN the meshss The same careful precaution. the
same trained scent and power OF pursuit characterize
Mr. Root in all his endeavOrs. lie is wholly devoid OF
pretence nut he always there. armed at all points
The Philadelphia railroad got well-equlpped
adviser wnen they secured his services. Mr.. Root
attempts no rhetoric court. but his addresses are
models OF directness and persPicuity
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
The Rest Christmas Present

70 give vour family Is PomerOys Petroltne Pasters
Al Tins family should De wtoul ueto
as protection against he attacks OF disease nuet ~ q
nosnre They have n equal OF nrst-elass druggists
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14

scientific experiments in Europe and America nave proven
can only DE obtained by Installation. 80,
Distilled Waters VIII stand any test sun anu
sparkling " aters Ginger Ale and club Soda
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14

Ponds Extract. for both men and animals In al sven
joints, whether arising from disease or
aeylALes the agony.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
u.n,t lao Aux of the Nushroom Stock
Pure W afer,

NJ n,itatons OF Ben Pasters They without merit
and certainly dsappOint you bensoAs Only axe fe4S
curative. Ask Tor Bensons-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14

TRIBUNE OFFICE. Dec Ia A. M-Fog and eloul-
ness prevailed yesterday with little rain and rapidly
falling barometer. The temperature ranged between 81
ana no. thr average c37al, being Al lower than on
the corresponding day last year and ga lower than on
Sunday. -,-,., ~.
light rain followed by tair weather slightly cooler
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14

WAyIAND-SCOVILL-O Thursday evening, December
3 az The residence OF the brides parents Dy the rev
Henry Van Dyke IT, d. d. Isabel acovll, daughter OF
Thonas l. scovIl. esq 70 John Elon "ayiaiL al
this CITY.
All notices of marriages mast be endorsed rita fsd
name and address.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14

GENERlL ~ A. HALHER DEFINES SOCIALISM,
From hls artsete IN the Sersba<rss Magazine
81 shou apply socialzfic to all cnorts under
popular impulse. enlarge the functions OF government
To he VI indy iduAl Initiative aA cntefprise'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14

h diagram continuous white line shows the oaometnea vs
Service station N TINS y .stsaA
OF
snaed Longer dssnes represent naetasun.
nudaat Pn.
No rs BroAdw aY
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14
AMERICAN OPERA PROPERTIES ATTACHED.

AMIKICAN OPLIA
CHICAGO Dec. 13.-This afternoon, few hours before
tuights performance, J. Il McVicker took out an at
tachmeut wit IN he has had pending here ior sew
eral months against the American Opera Company and
the writ was levied upon the scenery costumes nd the
atrca properties OF OF the operas MI Me icker
dsclaued any intention interfering with the perform
ance and arrangements set on loot to furnish
forthcoming by the National Opera Company anu 10
Ilfe
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14

Nrafau az her hearers The third and last reeita ny si
Fsrg and Miss Cowell will place 1hursday even
ing az the house of AIRS. Wilbur A Bloodsooa- NO. 40
Past Thirty fourth-st
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14

benjamin F. Butler presents all that IL contrast 10
Mr. Carter in legal practice. Not but that he IL
learned counsel. but that his application OF hs
knowledge is on a wholly different plan. The General
would not hesitate over expansive and perverting
rhetoric which would make Mr.. Carter shudcer. And
again. as in MS examination of unhappy Lawyer Kahn
over his fees il the Hoyt case General Butler does
not hesitate give himself over to extreme cruelty as
when in apparent mistake he would address Mr. Kahn
as Mr. Three Balls because bis victim had once been
pawnbroker General Butler. like all weli-regulated
LAWYERS OF this and other cities. ~ not avrrse to
turning up IL counsel IN suits involving millions o.
dollar in tact the mil lIOns-n idea Is generally
accep Ell the theory OF the comparatively recent
arrival in this city of General Butler aud colonel
lngersoll Big cases and big name 20 hand IN hand
here General Butter came tor share OF the spos
IN the Hovt case. Colonel IngersoH Ii engaged IN the
FarnswOri Western mon Litigation IL Is an eApen-
sve luxury get these lawyers TO look at ehehl-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14

Colonel George Bliss is regular at hs desk IN ms
broadway Office eight-day clock at ticking. lie
rot little tagged out Inst spring and early summer IN
the Broadway litigation, but he returned from Europe
with a ruddy face and beaming buOyancY which
remains undated One NAV ind Colonies Bliss hard
az work at his Office until p aud later, and AFTER
dIuner his vitality is always vigorous, apparently
as in the early morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14

H c. MERRY AmcuOneer. 7s7 ana 7S9 BROADWAY.
THE EUGENE BOBAN COLLECTION
OF ANTIQUITIES, BOOKS, MANUSCRIPTS
The most complete valuable archaeological collection ever
offered public sale m America.
auction TT E-DAf, DEC. Ia. 10 eAil H
DAY. DEC. Is inclusive. az
1880 4 NJ. an $50 T.. NJ EACH DA1.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-12-14

Can he attached 10 any Kind heating apparatus ever
made Rooms temperature desired thereby s4v
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