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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-20
A NEW LABOR ORGANIZATION PLANNED.

Philadelphia, Dec. 10 (speciaD.--1n labor circles
here 1t is authoritatvely stated that Charles H.
Litchman, John Jarrett, Robert ID. Layton, f. Rob
nson and James Campbell, of Pittsburg, will attempt
the formation of permanent labor organization
with Protection to American Industry" as its ruling
Idea. MIR. Litchman, in referring to the movement,
said d" 1t is not intended that the proposed organ
ization shall be partisan one, but the underlying
principle will be to protect the best interests OF
Industry and labor One Of the vital elements OF
the movement propose is to show the manufacturers
as we'll as the they employ that the reciprocal
interests that unite them should mako them insep
arabic at the polls. A feature of the organization
would be the keeping alive Of those solid principles
which combated the advance of free trade in the
late campaign
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-20
EXCITED FRENCHMEN.
IHE SENATE RoUSED BY A SPEECH FROM
NJ CHALLEMEL-LACOUR
AN APPEAL FOR UNION OF THE RIGHT AND
LEFT TO SAVE THE COUNTRY FROM
BOULANGER.


Paris, Dec 1o.-In the Senate to-day duflng
the debate ON the budget NJ Chaliemel-Lacour
said the present was not the moment to con-
slider French finances but the future OF France
He condemned the policy now pursued in the
schools which. he said, struck at the root of
the traditional principle of parental control
The main cause of existing evils, he declared,
was Radicalsm. which relentlessly pursued the
old founders of the Republic and gave promises
that were impossible to fulfil. France had
abandoned the most glorious of monarchies ana
WIS about TO fall at the feet OF the least OF
men, The Cabinets duty was to check the
movement toward the abyss, but instead OF
doing this the Cabinet was Fastening the move
ment 1t was time TO return TO a policy OF
GOOD sense He appealed to the Right to unite
with the party of the Left, which was the up
holder of order and liberty, and together save
the country
The speech created a sensation, and at It's close
the Senators rose en- masse and enthusiastically
cheered the orator.
Leon Say moved that the speech be printed
and posted in public places throughout the coLn-
trv Ii was ultimately decided that Nj. say
motion should not be voted on until the neat
sitting.
Premier Floou,t remarked that the speech OF
N Challemel-Lacour nj ght be Analysed as an
act of repentance and an act OF good 1alth NJ
Challcmel- Lacour had urged that France should
look to the Right for salvation
several Senators protested against this remark.
NJ Floouet asked for few moments foloear-
auce. Continuing, he said that he had not So
hcited the power which had been imposed upon
him: but during Office he had tried to ehecr
concentration OF the parties on the Lelt; Inc
CABINETS policy had been wise and republican.
In forming that policy he had introduced pro-
,os.ll 10 re-establlsh Sugle-member CONSTITUENCIES
In order TO be able to continu. the struggle.
NJ Floqq,t at this point suddenly left da, lne
NJ Saw warmly approved NJ. Challemel-Lacours
speech. lie said he regretted the reply made by
Nj Floduet and declared that the Premier had
not risen TO the occasion.
4 great uproar thereupon ensued.
NJ. Tolain defended the policy of the Ministry and
commended that the whole evil was caused by tdle
Conservatives refusing to adhere to the kcpubhc
NJ Floouet announced that he would, II neces-
sarv. introduce new legislation TO combat the
Boulangst danger.
The House rose amid great excitement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-20
CoSTTGAA WAS NOT FRIGHTENED.
LIVELY SCENE BETWEEN HIM AND Mr.. BEST


a cStNE MN <-'D -N~ 49,
THE ACCOUNTANT.
Supervisor Thomas Cosiigan OF /" The City Record
and William ]. Best, the expert accountant had
warm time OF It yesterday in the Supervisors once 'n
the City Hall basement. Accompanied BY two ASST
ants, Mr. Best walked In and renewed demand ihaoc
on Tuesday for the books and papers OF the Office.
"what is your authorityl' asked Mr.. Costigan'
"I am authorized BY the counsel Of the scna'e
Committee" replied the expert, and propose 10 take
them along with me-
The big supervisor cast look OF wfthering contempt
at his figuring adversary.
Your authority has been revoked he retorten
Nevertheless you can examine the papers again II
you want TO- although you have been all through them
and yoI know how much good II did you. 60 through
them as often you like. but you can't take them
away YoL must examine them right here, under
my own eye, and / will watch you carefully while
YOU are at H. You'll not get away with any Of them"
This answer stirred UP Mr. Bests anger and ne
threatened Mr. Costgan with the power OF the senate
adding that he would visit Cosigan with his personal
vengence.
Then It was the supervisors turn to get angry
The Senate Is all right he said, win much 'cne-
mence but who cares for you? I wouldn't trust
Won with these papers. If you want TO see yourself
photographed look in 'The World OF November 10,
1877 in The Times OF both December 30, 1879, and
January 10, 1850, and IN the same paper Of August
Do, 1882"
Besfs rage reached wIte heat at this, and he
lost all control of himself. He danced about the
office shouting " You're liar, sir - liar, - a
liar. You lie II you say | was ever indicted You
lie If you say am fugitive from justice. You're
liar. say liar, a liar . .
You can't frghten with your noise,' replied
Cosdgan You are beneath my notice. fugitive
from justice is not the kind of man to scare me
There much more of the same sort on bOth
Sides but no blows were struck. When both antago-
nists were out OF wind, Best withdrew his fore 5,
threatening visit the supervi' 0rs Office again armed
with njunctons and legal processes Of sufficient en-
strength bring COstigan TO terms. But up TO the
cIo IL hlLsln he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-20
NORTHWESTERN MTLLERS NOT AGREED.
THE POLICY OF CLOSING FOR MONTH OPPOSED

THE POLICY OF CLOSING FOR MONTH OPPOSED
Minneapolis, Dec 10 (speciaD.-Many OF the Min
neapos delegates to the Milwaukee Mlers' Convcn
ton arrived in the city TO da., and they were gen
er.Ily satisfied with the work accomplished al the
meeting but d!sncned to talk about the mat
ter The least lnt!matlon that trust had been
formed was resented 1t was generally agreed that
the action at Milwaukee was binding upon no one
and must be ratified by the local
association before any of the Minneapolis
mlllers would feel like taking any steps
Some think that the Pillburys will not go into the
the agreement +. L. Grecnleaf remarked that in
his opinion the local mnllers would not all agree TO
curtail their product in January. Charles A. Pills
bury was not at Milwaukee, and ntimated that his
firm would not be bound by any agreement and
was not I'm favor OF the shutdown policy. IL IS
rumored that Mr. Pllsbury is long on wheat and
hardly TO assist In depressing the market by
shutting down.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-20
ATROCITIES IN ZANZIBAR.
THE SULTAN PUTTING PRISONERS TO DEATH
RARBARoUs TRIBAL WARFARE IN
TILE INTERIOI

THE INTERIOR
Iondon Dec ia dispatch from Zanzibar says
that in pursuance Of the Sultans orders four natives
who were awaiting trial for murder were horribly ana
cruev executed in the streets of the town. their heads
cut off and the bodies left where they had fallen e1-
nosed and unuarded, until the evening OF the day OF
execution The Sultan has also ordered that twenty
four prisoners, including woman, who had beeh
sentenced for life, be put to death IN similar man
ner during the next week, few to be executed each
dav The British Consul has vanly protested against
these atrocities The Sultan has proclaimed that IN
the future he Will be guided by the Mohammedap law
oply He has bestowed the power of capital punish
ment on the local governors, and has ordained that
their sentences shall not be subject to appeal.
News has been received of an outbreak between the
Arusba and Nasal tribes The former tribe had en-
ticed the Nasal warriors into making COW Iftng eA
pedition, and during their absence the Arshas radet
The Nasal settlement, massacred the old men ana
wnmen and children and seized the young women Iof
concubnes They also carried of Ia 900 head Oi caT
lie The Nasal warriors. returning from the eNped-
fion and finding their homes devastated lienleu ior
three DAYS. and then began war against the AuSnds
which Will probably last for three years ana icseIt ~ ~
the devastation Of the cour try west OF the
mountain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-20
,xvn,r E1.FcTIOy OF DrRECTORS

At the annual meeting Of the New-York lnstu-
tIon for the Blind yesterday the following managers
were elected Robert s Hone, John Treat irving
lanes NJ Mclean. Smith Cuft, william Whowright,
william G. echermerhoin, Charles D. Rhlm. Francis
4. Stout Frederick Augustus SchclmorhoT, Peter
Marie Frederick W. Rhineandcr, Frederick Sheldon,
Chandler Robbins. Philip schuyler, John Kane, Ell
war, King, Edward schell Frederick Bronson, George
A. Robbins and A c. Kingsland. John ". Bowers,
John r. Amber and Henry T. Parsell were chosen
as inspectors OF election for the coming year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-20
woRK OF TIE AMERIcAN 1URF CONGRESS

WORK OF THE AWERICIN TURF CUN dTLI1SS'
Cincinnati, Dec. 19.-At the meeting OF the Amer
lean Turf Congress to-day two changes were maze IN
the rules Flrst-Ralsng the scale four pounds, with
the usual allowance for mares, but none for geldings
secondy-Requiring that sealed bids shall be deposited
in all selling races within fifteen minutes after The
race which bids shall be opened by the presiding
Judge who shall divide the surplus between the second
horse and the association The association admitted
the Overland Park Club and the Kansas City Club
Racing dates were fixed follows for the coming
spring meetings of 1880: Louisville, May 9-lo :
~. Louis June1-15: Kansas City, June 11-23 :.
Chicago. June Do July 20; 81. Paul. July @33l Ihe
congress will meet next at Louisville at the call OF the
nresidcnt.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-20
ou1o c0a1 OpERA7ORs FORMING 4 POOL

Columbus, Ohio, Dec 10 SpeciaD.-The coal opera
tors I'm the Hooking Sunday Creek and Shawnee
valleys to-day formed pool TO regulate the output
and the selling price of coal for the coming year
Propositions have been made to buy out small opera
tors In the district who refused TO join the combina-
ton, by Offering them large sums TO suspend opera
tions for the year. The territory Included In the
combine" produces about 100000 tons OF coal
annually, or two-hirds of the output of the State.
Each member of the pool gets percentage OF the
profits, and no one is allowed to sell his coal below
The established figures.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-20
MANY STREET RAILWAY CONDUCTORS ROBBED


Chicago, Dec 19-ThcTe was quite reign OF
terror among the West Side men last evening
caused by the raids of gang of pckpockets. About
. o'clock twe men boarded a Madson-st car and at
acked conductor, endeavoring to rifle his pockets
rough and tumble fight ensued The conductor
succeeded in reaching the bell rope and stopping the
car when both his assaants The conductor and
driver pursued them and captured both, turning them
over 10 the police. The conductor was so badly
beaten that he compelled to go OF duty. Later
in the evening another conductor was assaulted by
Two thugs and severely beaten, but nc succeeded
in protecting his cash and driving off his assaants;
several ether conductors had their pockets p ched
OF amounts ranging from - so, and one was he'd
up near the Ogden-ave barns, robbed of his watch
and money, and badly beaten.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-20
pp,1S,vc HIS ORGAyIzATIOy.

Philadelphia Dec. 10 (SpcciaD.-In The Journal
of United Labor" TO be issued to morrow, T. Y. Pow
derly viii say, over his own namo Since the first
session of the General Assembly, eighteen State
bureaus and National Department Of Labor have
been established and to this order, moro than TO
any other cause must the credit of the agitation which
produced these results be given Even our worst
enemies will accord that credit to this organzation
Mr.. Powderly calls upon all assemblies 10 discuss the
an employers liability law"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-20
INCENSED AT THE PRINCE OF WALES
THE HEIR TO THE THRONE CRITICISED FOB
HIS TREATMENT OF THE HONOR
ABLE ARTILLERY

abb
Iondon Dec 19-The announcement OF the ols
bandment of the Honorable Artillery Company mas
caused sensation, and the action Of the Prince OF
Wales which led to the dsorganzation of the ancient
body, is unfavorably commented upon by ooih the
nress and the people The Tines declares that
be comnanv was treated as II It had mutinied on the
field OF battle 1t says the Government stores neld
battery. guns and infantry rifles which were IN the
company's possession have been withdrawn tom
its armory and taken to WoOlwtch.
"The ST. James's Gazette" says the company
offence consisted in refusing to ndorse proposal
Of the Prince of aes TO vote 500 pounds for miiaC'
purposes .,....ou,..s .,o treatment Of the
company monstrous . 49,, -. r.,a
"iThe Pail Mall Gazette" saws the Prince OF wares
has made a remarkable blunder which would De
chararteristic OF an infatuated Stuart or pragmatc
bourbon II adds that II he behaved as SOVEREIGN a.
h. has behaved as captain OF this company his tenure
Of the throne would be brief.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-20
KILLED BY THE ELECTRIC FLUID

Philadelphia Dec 10 (special.-1hls afternoon
Coroner Ashbridge inquired into the cause OF death
OF Theodore Zimmerman, age eleven, who was killed
by touching telephone wire which had been crossed
with an electric light wire. An employe of the
electric light company testified that the electric fluid
was passing up and down the boys body like a
tinuous streak of fire The witness stood wooden
box, and with shears made for the purpose severed
the wire as far as he could reach from the boy The
latter was terribly burned and dlshgured The Jury
returned verdict of accidental death from an electric
shock
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-20
LEHIGH VALLEY BRIDGES ALL RIGHT.
o n FL ifnr n Thk

Sir; The dispatch from Wilkesbarre in your paper
of today that all the bridges the line of
the Lehigh Valley Railroad between Plttsburg and
Fairvlew were swept away weakened TO be
unsafe is exaggerated The official report of Mr.. III.
: Goodwin, general Eastern superintendent, Is as
follows: (" Trains running regularly over the
mountain cutoff to-day. landslide at Mud Cut
carly yesterday morning suspended traie Via that
line until u O'Clock yesterday afternoon at which
time the tracks were cleared and traffic resumed.
Trains have been running without interruption since'
J. L. GARRETT,
Third Vice e-Presdent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-20

WHITING DAMAGES FROM AN ELEVATED ROAD
Frank Dodworth dancing master at No. $50
Clinton ave-, Brooklyn, will bring suit against the
Manhattan Elevated Railroad Company for 10000
In behalf his wife for personal injuries received on
account of the alleged carelcssness Of the railroad
company its agents. The papers Will be served
the compGny's agents this morning. me COM
plant sets forth that January 4, 1883, Mr.. DOd-
worth's Wife while entering on the Slxth-ave.
line tripped a piece of badly worn mating and
fell to the floor receveiHg severe injuries, from which
she has not yet recovered. a suit was brought Dy
Mr.. DOdworth some time ago, and Is now In the
courts, asking $4,000 for loss of services, com
rAnn I'm of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-20

discuss the they shall pursue in view OF the
company's difficulties.
The shareholders have been invited TO sign an
agreement to subscribe for lottery bonds on future
issue at 800 francs, and thousands have already
signed. A few individuals who made deprecatoTy rc.
marks concerning NJ de Lesseps were roughly handled
by the crowd around the offices yesterday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-20
4 suocK or rARrHQrAKE IN Nav rORK srArI

A NHUIh OF n WITT
Troy, y. Y, Dec ia shock OF earthquake was
felt in Washington and Warren counties at 40 a. H.
today The vibration lasted about four seconds
Buildings were violently shaken
Rondout n. Y, Dec. 19.-People who live in GER
tain portions Of the Catskn Mountains say that three
slight shocks of earthquake felt early this morn
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-20
A TRAIN IL A CYCLONE

Mlddlctown, ~ Y, Dec. ia milk train on the
New York. susquehanna and Western Railroad
counterel cyclone yesterday morning near NewFound
land, y. J. As the train was passing huge tree
torn up By the roots and came crashing down upon
The cars, breaking through the roof OF the ba & ge
and ripping of the hood Of the passenger coach.
No one was hurt, but Conductor Corwin had narrow
escape.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-20
TO EyEoRcE Az MTERsrAIE RATE ZOE MNNG

Pitlsburg, Dec 10 Special. William T. Lewis,
secretary Of the Miners Progressive Union recently
formed at Columbus, Ohio, and master workman
OF District Assembly No. 1876, which included all the
Knights OF Labor miners, will attend the convention
In this city of the railroad miners OF western
pepnsylyania, at which arrang gements will be made
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-20
MORE FIGHTING IN SAMOA.

London Dec ia dispatch from Auckland saws
that news has been received from Samoa that the
samoans under Mataafa have succeeded in capturing
the most OF Atna after long battle with Tamascse S
forces The losses included 100 killed and several
hundred wounded.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-20
ruR 1NvIslRIE ARABs an sUAKIM.

suakim Dec. I9-A troop of cavalry pauolled fo
q distance Of fou. miles today. They did not see
any Arabs Tie enemy reIalled the damage done
10 their works during the night
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-20
MP crAnsToyE STARTS FOR ITALY.

London, Dec. 19.-Mr. Gladstone started to-day for
Naples. great crowd had gathered at the railway
station, and the eX-Premier was enthusiastically
cheered when he departed for Dover
Thousands cheered Mr.. Gladstone on his arrival
at Dover. The trip was made the Channel IN a
rough and fOggy weather
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-20
r1Nr 1MposEn on MRs GALLAGHER.

Queenstown Dec 19.-The woman Gallagher who
was arrested at Queenstown when she landed from the
steamer Umbria from New York, last saturday. and
found 10 have a number Of cartridges concealed III
her dress has been fined two pounds and ten shilBng
and costs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-20
A PROTECTION MOVEMENT IN ENGLAND

London. Dec 1o.-The Manchester Chamber OF
Commerce, by an overwhelming majority. has passed
a resolution holding that all foreign goods similar
10 those produced I'm England should pay the same
yryportion of the imperial and local taxation which
they would have paid had they been manufactured
In Great Britain.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-20

London Dec. 1o.-Three actions brought against
ex-Cty Treasurer Axworhy. of Cleveland Ohio, were
settled today in the Court Of Queens Bench The
actions arose from banking disputes. win the sane
tlon Of the Court ANwOrthy agreed to paw t32 900
and surrender his property in America in settlement
Of the actions
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-20
STUDENTS REBEL AGAINST NEW RULES.

Rome, Dec. 19.-The students Of the University
have rebelled against the introduction Of new rules
As a consequence lessons have been suspended and
troops occupy the buildings.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-20
AMERICANS PLAY BALL AT SYDNEY.

Was played here to-day between the American teams.
The result was as follows: All America, g. Chicago
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-20

PIRST TRIlL TRIP or THE YORKTOWN
Philadelphia Dec. 10 (speciaD.-Tho gunboat York
town started on her preliminary trial trip down tho
Bay early this morning She left Cramps shpyard
ut halfpast 7 o'clock aud made the run to Thurlow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-20

for enforcing on Congressman W. L. Scott and others
the payment OF tn, rate OF ynlne cents per toh
established by the last Interstate convention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-20
THE WRECKED CANAL COMPANY.

Paris, Dec. l9-The bondhOlders of the Psnama
Canal Company will hold meeting on January 20 70
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-20

A PROSPEROUS YEAR FOR THE MAINE CENTRAL.
Portland, Ne, Dec. l0.-rhe annual meeting OF the
Maine Central Railroad Company was held ~fsr.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-12-20

MIR. BRIGHT's STRUGGLE FOR LIFE
Iondon Dec I9.-ME John Bright has rallied some