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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-25
WASHINGTON NOTES.

WASHINGTON. Wednesday, Nov. "a, 1885.
ArPoISTMEST.-The President to-day appointed southey
Miles TO be Collector OF Customs Tor the Eastern Dis
tIict of Maryland
MAPS FOR CoNGREssMES-The Commissioner OF the
General Land Ofc has sent 10 the officers OF the Senate
and House Of Representatives. as customary copies OF
the map Of United recently prepared under the
dire tion of the General Land Office Each Senator VIII
receive for Distribution thirty copies aud each Rep
resentative about ten copies.
THANKSGIVING TURKEYs-Following the custom begun
by him last year. Secretary Whitney presented 10 each OF
tie employees the Navy Department an order Tor tu
KEY Of the orders declined, and Chef CLERK
Hogg and Private Secretary Hanna were fully epoye
for an Milling out the cards and delivering theh W
the employees.
PRESIDENTIAL PosTMAsTER.-The President to-day ap
pointed Charles A. Morse postmaster AT NEWMARKET,
n H.. vice samuel ii. Greene suspended
EAvY-yARDs AND Day -DocKs-The gross amount OF
estimates for the different yards and stations
shown by the annual report of Admiral Harmony Is
100000 The report treats at length OF the rapid de-
terioraton OF the buildings and docks from the lack OF
appropriations sufficient 10 maintain them The advisa
bility OF providing dry docks at comparatively remote
places which frequented by merchant shipping Is
IL zad that these docks could be used by
the Navy la conjunction with the merchant marine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-25
4 DILEMMA FOR The PRESIDENL
Harrington GOSSIP IA TIE baltimore American

The IIcsnent VIII nave t"O nterest!n. subj Is,
besues his Message, " grdpple Oh hIs s.urn
New lOrk. one OF these Will ~ mad M.
.ICt Attorney Stones letter. MIR. Stone Is Tbs ko-
publican Official Ieilisy lyanIa who reIuoI ed
nom OIiCo tho time with District Atioruey
Benton, of M.s The charges were "pelu,c.uu,
lct, Jay" and vocation Of Executive Onler No 4
warning Office seekers against niediling lOnIcs
Mr. Ien.On's letter moved the lIosl4cnt Llat he
orga.e him, AMI now Mr. one. whose offence IS
Ihe same, writes the ietter " the Attorney
General. The letter Is sin ar eAccIt VhcrU BcutOn
Uses Tic WoM Democrat Stone lists RopuLllcan, aud
here Is aiso "a difference III regdrd 10 the names Of
Jlacos anu states where the speeches made.
The Attorney General dbl not 20 10 tho uner raj Of
General Arthur and 20, he has bad abundant une
~ prepare the letter Tor tie Presidents lerlsal.
here Is a great amount OF curiosity bore to know
exactly what Cleveland Will 40 ia this cise IL l.
said he greatly influenced IA taking the backward
stop IN the benton by the fact that Gene raj
Was la tho fix, having also mado political
speeches; and II he continued 10 punish Denton,
Was, too, would have 10 TO- But somehow he for
got that Stone the Republican,, WAS also mixed up in
ths affair, and he comes faco u faco with the
iact, and tho politicians stand sul W what he
viii do.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-25
DID LEHMAN MURDEk HIS WIFE1

The trial OF Lehman, charged with the murder OF
his wife, Kate by throwing her out of window and down
All arshat ut No 2,2l4 Firstave. ON July L. WAS FIN
isbe In the Court OF Oyer and Terner before Presiding
Judge Davis and jury yesterday; $4,000
The prisoner testified that his wife had been drinking
hard all day and In the evening they quareied about
$40 bill that he had given her she picked up towel
and struck him with IT, He struck her with his fist
and left the His hat had fallen OUT OF the window
down the airsbaft when struck him and he sent his
John TO get IT. He returned and told him that his
wife lying at the foot OF the arsba He denied that
he had thrown her out OF the window
The given 10 the jury at $50 r. n. Late Ia
the evening the Jury ordered locked for the night
II they agree verdict by this morning II will be sealed
and opened I'LL Monday Ii no agreement Is reached
tina Jury viii be discharged
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-25
DUFFY CAN'T ACCOUNT FOR IT.
THAT'S ALL HE sAYs-PUILGHAFF NOT TO BE sEEl


DID DUFFY TELL THE TRUTHf
Ex-Alderman Michael Duffy was at homo at his new
house, No. 1922 lexingt0n-aye, when TRIBUNE re-
porter called there last evening. Come right up he
said the visitor stood the foot OF the night OF steps
leading to the parlor floor. Walk Toto tile parlOr,"
continued Mr. Duffy taking him by the hand. Pointing
large portrait OF himself hanging In the richly fur
nishod d. awn2-room Mr.. Duffy said: There's a man
tha tells tho truth" In reply to question he said mat
greatly surprised at the ds Of tue jury
How do account for itY' hs asked In response to
another inquiry. Don't ask me that cant answer
any more urstiOna lie declined 10 another word
In regard t. tue trial OF McQnsie
70 TRIBUNE reporter rallied at cbs mouse or e1-
Alderman Ludplpb A, Fuilgrah. Mt Oue-hundrei-snd-
sIxtynfthst and Demopico place tie ron OF MI Full
gram responded to q ring ut tue front d"or-be said
positively that his father coui not tee any one He Is
In n somewhat condition." be aided, ana we
want to keep him quiet possible. He Will not
make any statement for the press "
The efforts to explain the differences In the testimony
given by Fnlrah Duty cul min ated laot nignt IN
that Duffy. alter bens assured by the authorities
that IL lie became witness ior the Slate aud told the
particulars OF the booile" transactions hs would he
exempt from prosecution, deceived the D>tret-Ator
hey placed the witness tand and 40 con-
Quoted himself during his crOssexaminaon a. 10 hep
than inlure McQuxie. lt was argued In support
several important que-tons asked him, whom II he
hal answered them truthfuly he wOuli have corrooo
rated Frllgraf and strengthened the against No
Onad
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-25
TIE PRIAChToA.YALE FOOTBALL GAME


TRAINS TO THE GROUNDs-IHE NUMBERS OF THK
TEAMS
Ram shine the great football match and
Princeton that will decide the college championship which
Princeton holds Will take place at Princeton to-day at
20 FOi the benefit Of those in this city
the 1t announced that the Pcnnsy Railroad will
special train irom NewYork Princeton and return
leaving Jersey City at l:l5 and leaving Princeton az
p M. reaching Jersey City at about 6 80 p. m.
There two large stands the grounds that together will
accommodate 1000 end there standing ON the
grounds FOL 1000 large crowd expected Yale is
generally be the avorte though an Intensely
exciting game from start Ia nuish Yale has best team
she had, while tho Princeton rush ,Od
football were ever football
innate OF the tie be a eol.
parson the by which both defeated liar
Princeton de. e+ted Harvard Princeton when he
grounds wreched coniitiOn by score OF ~ To
Yale beat Harvard score OF ~
tod.
The win play follows subject however to change
Princeton Rushcrs II. Hodge, c. Ok COwAn Gror.r lcsn
trel Irvine Moore and Wagenhurst quarter X Ho re
hail backs Price and Anes; full ant captain savage
-ltushers. Wallace. CHI. Woodruff. Cor1n centre
Garter. Burke ami COrwn (cap quarter eecher
hal backs. Walk.spn an Aorris fui back. Bull
Tracy Harms, Princeton 81 Will DO lie PLAYED ON
PrInCetOns football eleven last year
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-25
A CORPORATION OF WORKING MEN.

COMBINING UNDER LAW ro REGULATE WAGES AND
HOURS OF WORK AND DO OTHER THINGS.
"The NewYorK Protective Associations" have been in
corporaed by Jacob Wolf. Michael Breslin and Peter
Cullen OF NewYork; Joseph Sutherland OF Yonkers, and
Hugh Carey OF Brooklyn. The object of the "Assoca-
tons" Is declared to be follows:
To promote social intercourse among their members
and the members OF assOoialet and Kindred s0cie-
ties; TO project and assist their members by or.
a @d ann and yaneD1 wages and IN
the hours Of their labor in their several cangs anu
shall Ie corporation abe for the
acts of its members and done or crned without
and direction OF this .corporaOn IN due form
made to relieve dislisss from whstever cause Dst
and political Institutions that make worklngmen de-
pendent upon tie aud caprces OF others To- the right
the knights Labor OF America by influencing
and assisting the no ninaton and econ OF candidates or
public offices regardless OF party affiliations who approve ana
pIy appr"priate' honorable and lawful means
to influencing and making INTERPRETATION aud
ration d state and Federal. IN be-
economy aud To, hncs establish maintain.
and paonze schools and Lectures Tor In IN
lated thereto; also TO encourage the establishment oil CO.
SsIy wealth and S snS as ant
therein the purpose OF enabling persons who work In con
encourage aid writing, printing publishing aud
matter ang the social mutual benefit benevolen 20
a features OF the society and OF the Knights
OF Labor Of America
The trustees are Paul Mayors Michael Bresn. Joseph
Sutherland. Hugh Carey, Peter Cullen j. Edward Hall.
Michael Z. HalOran, Jacob Wolf and James H. Murphy.
This corporation ia the outcome OF long cherished de-
termination Of certain local assemblies OF Knights Of
Labor To acquare possession Of Pythagorus Hall The
40 OF the Knights have united or are expected 10
unite under the corporate name gwen ana haze
put the project in the hands OF the Board Of Trustees In
their names the title TO Pythagorss Hall Will be Obtained
The price OF the hall is said TO be $4,000. OF which
$1,000 is already paid An assessment OF ~ head for
each night OF Labor in the district WILL IL sald be am
ply sufficient to raise the rest
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-25
JrpsEy CENTRAL. AND READING.

PHILADELPHIA Nov 2i-The matter OF the disputed
accounts the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Company and the Central Railroad OF NewJersey wss
again before Master Dallas to-day. The claim OF the st
ter amounts about S23Oo00o for rentals taxes eta
Francis l. Gowen for the Reading Railroad claimed
to-day that the accounting between the tive
companies should be based upon the invalid
ty OF the lease decided In the
Vail suit in Newersey the court then holding that the
league was void ab ,1iho that upon this theory the
Reading chargeabe only with the net earnings or the
Jersey Central system aud should be credited with all
payments made he Jersey Central for its accOuntS
and that account thus made up would result In bali
due TO the Reading company or about 81 ,sOOOoo
The Master will probably submit his report 10 the court
the method Of accounting before any further testimony
Is taken.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-25
ARMY AND NAVY INTELLIGENCE.

WASHINGTON, Nov 24-Frst Lieutenant Victor Ill.
Brdgman I'd Artillery Second Lieutenant WILDER Lover
adge. 30 Artillery and Second Lieutenant g. W. g. Stevens
have been detached wIletts Point n Y. for nstruc-
tton In torpedo service First Lieutenant r. Powell 9th
Cavalry has been relieved from duty Jefferson Bar
racks. No. and ordered Join his regiment Lieutenant
Colonel Cyrus b. Comstock Corps Of Engineers been
ordered to st. Louis public business Captain John g.
Mcknight 10th Infantry. has been relieved from duty
the recruiting service. First Lieutenant j. b. Rodman
ooh Infantry ordered " Columbus Barracks
recruiting service First Lieutenant Alexander Oge 1th
1nfsutry been appointed inspector on certain dan-
Aeod clothing 1t Columbus Bsracks Leave OF absence
lor three has been granted Second Lieutenant
a. Gardner 9th Cavalry Ordnance Sergeant Cornelius
Kelly has been placed upon tho retired List
Surgeon H. l. Law Passed Assistantsurge0n q. O.
Ixppincott and Paymaster william II. Watmough have
keoa ordered TO appear before tho Retiring Board
Assistant Engineer T. Warburton to special duty Win
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-25

the Examining Board Of ngnsen ct the League bland
NsvyYard I1sutAnHpt q. M stoney has been detached
from command Of the Northern Alxska expe1aon and
ordered To special duty In the Bureau OF Navigation Inc
leave Of absence Of Commander James ms oeen
extended to January 1. 1887.
RearAdmiral Davis commanding the Asiasic Squadron
reports tho Navy Department under date OF Nagasa
Japan October 25 the following movements OF the vessels
OF that squadron The nag ship Marion WA about 70 eave
Nagasakf for Yokohoma; the Omaha was at Chem ,
"a the Monooacy to have left Macao October 70
return to Hong Kong; the Palos was at Canton Inc
health Of the officers and excellent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-25
Mr.. MARITIME MUCH DISAPPOINTED.

DETEsMINED, HOWEVER. TO MAKE THE STRONGEST
CASE POSSIBLE BEFORE ANOTHER JURY.
DtstrictAttorney MARITIME much surprised at the
result OF the jurys baoting He said that he did NOT
understand It The prosecution had presented all the
evidence in the and II had seemed overwhelming
There explanation Of the urys verdict that salts
fed him.
g" notice one thing" ne continued, that there Is a
surprising axty Of opinion to the enormity Of such
offences. I have had gentlemen who stand well In
the community speak to me II were prosecuting
these instead of trying to fulfil q public dnty.
do not know that we can add much to the
strength of the case In another trial Every bit
Of evidence which we have submitted
to the jury We only present again to other jurors
and try TO obtain who will take sensible view OF the
facts"
Mr. Nicol who has had personal charge OF the inves
gation into the Broadway bribery. greatly disap
pointed He did wish to characterize the nrys YER
dict but he has gone work again to present the facts
II possible still more forcbly before another jury.
The announcement that nine jurymen had voted to
acquit McQuade caused much surprise Mt Police Head
quarters but the officials refused to express any opinion
the subject Inspector Byrnes said he would tell all
he had to say about the dsagreement TO tho DstrstAt
tOrney
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-25
PROGRESS OF NAVAL STEAM ENGINEERING.

WASHINGTON. Nov 24.-In his annual report Chief En-
ineer Charles H. Long, chief OF the Naval Bureau OF
Steam Engineering SAYS that during the year the bureau
has prepared three designs and specifications for the
cnery OF the vessels provided for by the act Of March
g. 1885 The designs believed 10 be fully abreast Of
the development attained by the art of marine engineer
Ing and contain possibilities Of performance equal to
that OF any marine machinery that has yet been con
stTcted The Chief Engineer express thee opinion tbat
IN order to obtain maximum results with this machinery
will be necessary to organize special re-rOon force
drilled disciplined for the purpose. 10 be employed on
the trials OF the several ships Tor record OF speed ana
horse power Attention is called 10 the need OF now
boiler shop at the NeW-Y Ork Navy Yard.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-25
TIVE NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. REPOR

WAs1IxGrox, Nov - In hls annual report TO tie
secretary Of War. General Merely, Commssary General
of sence that his bureau expended S3l14G)9
during fiscal year. II" average contract price
of fresh beef during rear s. 80 cents as against
g. rents preceding fiscal year Subsistence sop
plies mounting in vau, to S40s25 were transferred to
the Interior Department during the year for the nin
tenance Of Indians Extra duty pag Of en stsd men In
the departments amounted to $2ll4l. The value Of
stores lost during year for which person was a
com ac was $47l5 Suppl es 10 he amount of 3, 1913
were lost by thoft otherwise General Nctoriy
recommends that Congress ursed to irovide for the
enlistment Of one cook each Oop battery company,
and depot of recruits, ana cook ana bakor for each
garrisoued most.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-25
IMPROVING THE NAVAL SERVICE.
WHAT HAS BKRN DoNK IN THAT DIRECTION
DuRfS0 THE PAST YEAR.


DURING THU PAST YEAR
WASHINGTON Nov 2I-C,mmocore J. q. Walker.
Chief OF the Bureau Navigation In his annual report
says that single electric light plauts have bern Installed
In tho Atlanta and Boston Be sagsi This method OF
lighting ships owing to the small amount o noa'
given absence OF csagreeahe odors and the more
perfect Illumination adds much TO the health ana com
fort OF the aud tends to mako them oon-
tented ana happy during their long absences from nome
and frie nds promotes discipline. and prevents crime
The Commodore referring to instantaneous marine pn"
Biography that much progress has been maze ID o
art and IL be successfully carried OUT u""o
way on shipboad 1t is his intention to supply CRUISING
ships with plc outfits rapidly as praccaoe
On the subct of deep sea soundngs the ort Gays Una"
ships of war shodd supplied with deep sea sonnui"s
machine reeliDgin engines oy winch ",'"o
material interference with their regular dutes ]" ~ u
peace soundings could often be taken anu "uo" "oo
information be added TO our knowledge OF the ocean
depths For purpose increased st operations arc
necessary
IL Is recommended that four large tug' be designated
10 constitute squadron OF Evolution such as Is now
regarded necessary by all foreign to OBJ
tain the important data teatins to tue mabeuvIing
owers of ships 1t tue intention OF the bureau to con-
Time the Ranger work o. examination ~ the coast
of lower California and searching for rocks aud shoals
re1orted to exist In tue Northern Pacific while the
Tleiis will he sent TO the Spanish Nam to correct the
after should to the Pacific To search for the
many dangers TO navigation reported to exist III that
ocean and to ely deter'nne The geographical
positions of some of the punerons Islands which are
known be Incorrectly placed on the charts now In mss
by Davigaors.
Con mudore Walker says the Naval War College
may now be said to be family established, ana begs TO
commend IL to he support of the Department.
Touching the work Of the Naval Observatory. the
odore says: large IropoI ton Of the sextants In
for were upon exaDina ION, found 10 ne
defective and unh for issue while such ut them ~ coni
be repaired have been put ser~iceable cond ton In
this con necon desire to suggest that Legislation he
requested authorizing the destruction of such cfono
meters and sextants 90 are found 10 be 10 longer
reliable The Law requires them 10 lie sold but 70 sell
and srxtants which are pronounced unnt
for issue the service IL 20 tempt unPr ncped
persona 10 buy small cost and re- Sell trem 10
ng dealers masters Of vessels, whereby
navigation may result in the loss of ships and
cargoes"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-25

was urged to pass law to make IL crime for
ployer to attempt 10 coeros an employe becsuse
OF his political belief and 10 inves6
gate into cases OF employers preventing
workingmen from joining labor organiastoas The nosS
important work Of the day was In regard tn tho nsv
labor party. The action IN the form Of resolutions
which tho call Of Executive Committee OF the Ce
trail Labor Union OF New York CITY and provide for ~
appointment Of thirty-three delegates 70 me Nations
Labor Convention 10 be held In Cincinnati February II
1887 The resolutions empbstcaIly approve the move
ment now In progress looking to the formation OF an ne
pendent political party. This assembly has represents
from over 200 local assemblies and unions throueS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-25
sroyrs srrrcurs wrRr Monrp Arr

PITTsBURG. Nov. 81 (>pecoi).-Colonel Stone, United
States District Attorney who, with Mr.. Benton. OF Mis-
souri, suspended by the President for taking active
part in the late campaign. asked today what truth
there I'm the statement that he asailed the Admins
tration his speeches Not wordof truth" said Col
onel made but two speeches and they short
ones, for General Osborne each occasion made long
speech. In my speech discussed hut Questions the
Ia. If and the prohibition proposition. mentioned
the Administration any connected with it, aIn
very that Mr.. BcntOns speech could Ia
free from personalities than mine. Tor made 10 al
lusiOn ~ pcrsOAs At al-simpy discussed p0IItIes.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-25

say1ns that he IN juss out" At the Brevoort
House whero Jamss A. Richmond lives. -. rspcrtrd
that he dining out. Neither Mr.. Kerr Mr.
Feshay cared Ia dscuss the result OF jurys debera
lions.
Tho argument on tho motion to compel the District
Attorney produce tho mDutes.of the Grind Jury in
tho OF Sharp and his assocates down for
yestHrasy hut Recorder Sbyth otherwise occupied
and the hearing POSTPONED.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-25
Mr.. STONE MUST STAY OUT.
HIS PARrIsANsHP WAS OFFENSIVE

THE PRESIDENT WRITES LETTER-sToSE's CASE
UNLIKE THAT OF BENTON
WASHINGTON, Eov. 24.-The following correspondence
was given to the public to-day;
PrrTsBURa. Nov. 18 1885
Hon A FL 0ARIANp Attorney G>nerai 49, -
SIR, have between the Presiden
K Benton United states Attorney connected
for his apparent negec oI omcaI nnues
IN making campaign speeches. Presumably my suspension
wa ordered for the desre therefore, 70 state
the Il made but two speccnes PRIOR W ne 70
ceirt Of the order Mt Butler In an adjoining
on The evening Oh and at Kitannng
town Pitsurg the evening OF october nu no,
leave Pittsburg Bntler until nearly CLOCK oc.oucr
and returned Of tho ID Of Ocobsf about
o'clock Pittsburg for KtanninR SAtarAy Octoo.iz
above dates the here were not In session
except short time morning oil each dy ior o'lh
motiona I attendance upon the comts
dnrns their did leave tho city upon etor
after the courts had sconrn.n on oco
her IL the Disirct Court began Us session
Pittsbnrg Tor causes petit and grand July
being In Prom october until OCTOBER vas
OF Unied states ohusee TOT s
and from october ~ tho date OF the receps
OF Of snspensinn was engaged IN me nls o.
october 81 other time. did In any particular
neglect the dutes Office These statements may DO
verified inquiry OF officer Of courts feel II my
the between the President
respectfully request that this communication be referred TO
the President
may also add that did not think that making
sional campaign speech 10 my neighbours. while not
neglecDg the dues ONCE would be violation Of the
Presidents order OF July 10 1886.
Your obedient servant
WM A. STONE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-25

WASHINGTON. Nov. 81 >peciaD.-Chair1nan Randall Is
kept pretty busy sending out copies OF his last tarh
speech The demand comes mainly from the Southern
States where tariff literature is In growing request and
the tendency 10 be from free trade But it
should not he forgotten that Mr. Randall did what he
could 10 i'd The Virginia free trader OFeTa in his
Congress against General Roller, an lnuopend-
entc Democrat, who declared against fIee trade.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-25
THE GOVERNMENT TELEPHONE SUIT.

WASHINGTON Nov 24-Upon inquiry at the Depart
men of Justice to-day it learned that no further nc
ton will be taken by Government In regard to the
suit against the Bell Telephone Company until the decree
OF the Circuit Court Columbus shall he officially pro-
mulgated which will not be done until the court reas
eembes December T..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1886-11-25
DAKOTA CONSTITUTIONAL ooyves1yov

ST. PAUL, Nov. "a tSpeeilb.-Yesterday being the
day TO which the Dakota Constitutional Conveu-
ton adjourned from July ii. number OF
the delegates held session at Sioux FalIs
The convention adjourned at Huron December "a
which time II In proposed 10 State iu1sa,
have general gathering cry body Interested
In division and admission or Dakota.