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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
THE WATER IN SKANEATELES LAKE,
BUFFALO MERCHANTS OPPOSE THE PROPOSITION
TO GIVE IT TO SYRACUSE.

BUFFALO MERCHANTS OPPOSE THE PhOfOoIllO-N
TO GIVE 1T TO SYRACUSE.
Buffalo. Aug 23.-At meeting OF the Merchants
Exchange to-day, the following resolutions, offered
by Edward Gallagher, were adopted
Whereas II Is understood that application to the
Canal Board Is about be made by the Water Board Of
Syracuse for authority appropriate much OF the water
OF skaneatees Lake may be necessary to supply the
CITY Of Syracuse and inhabitants with water under
the provisions Of Chapter 291 Of the laws OF 1852 ano
where's Appropriation OF water is likely to essen
and render uncertain the vitality necessary supply OF the
Erie Canal sad certainly limits and restraints the further
increased usefulness Of States great waterway there
fore, . .
resolved That the Merchants Exchange he repre-
sented ut such hearing by committee OF twen'yn'e
citizens Of Buffalo, OF which the president OF this exchange
should be chairman which committee the president Is
hereby authorized to appoint .
Resolved That such committee, and II Is hereoy III.
ected TO- Oppose the appropriation of any OF the wsS
skaneaiees Lake under the provisions OF the syracuse
Water Board act az violation OF Section Aruce WI
Of the Constitution which Orbds the sale lease or other
dYsposal OF such canal unwse ana pteoiess oo"
version 10 local use OF that which belongs 10 he peop
as reversal OF that Evolutionary policy when mas "
New.York the Empire State. and finally as hsnsoe "
the commercial manufacturing. mechanical ana asr0u'
interests OF the common wealth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
BROOKLYN SOLDIERS IN ONTARIO


TILE 18TH REGIMENT ENTHUSIASTICALLY VEL,
COINED By HAMILTON's CITIZENS.
Hamilton, Ont, Aug 90 speclaD-Long before
O'Clock this morning thousands OF Hamilon's citizens
crowded the station to witness the arrival of the
much talked-of 18th Regiment, Of Brooklyn. 1t
hapast 10 before the first special the
station, and a moment later the platform alive
with soldiers in blue uniforms, while the officers
hustled around forming companies in line and prepar
Ing to march TO the Crystal Palace where they
be Quartered The 18th Battalion Band OF Hamilton,
struck up The Star Spangled Banner" and ten
INMATES afterwaId the second and last detachment
Of tho train arrived with the remaining companies
and the veterans. With little delay the regiment
paraded out on Stuart-s headed by the band with
the Goth Regiment Band following and the 18th Reg-
ment Fife and Drum Corps the veterans ten companies
of the 18th, the Citizens Reception Committee officers
of the 18th Battalion and the Hamilton Field Battery
All along the route to the Crystal Palace they were
greeted with rousng cheers by the thousands that
lined the Streets who delighted with their pre-
rsion of step and sOlderly bearing At the Crystal
Palace the tables spread around the building,
and the men ranged themselves around these and
waited for the word of command to fall to. Then
the Mayor, William DOran mounted the platform, and,
amid hearty applause from the assembled citizens,
delivered address Of welcome to BrOOklyn's citizen
soldiers. he believed in reciprocity and assured the
soldiers that Hamons citizens would do all in their
f""oi " uldhc lucr stay anu pledSdiL
De congratulated the officers on the fine appearance
Of their command, and again welcomed them TO Ham
ton. Colonel Austen acknowledged the welcome and
said 1T made no difference whether the Americans
raught fish in Canadian waters or Canadians eat.ced
the fnny tribe from American waters. The bonds Of
friendship formed ten years ago between Canadians
and the 18th Regiment when they had visited
Montreal, would never be broken The men were
then dismissed for dinner and afterward spent couple
of hours viewing the city.
The parade in the afternoon of the grandest
ever witnessed in Canada. platoon of police headed
the procession Then came the Hamilton Field Bat |
terry, with eight guns and full complement Of men.
Following this the darkuniformed Duffern Rifles
Of Branold, and their fine brass band then the 69th
band, and the 18th Regiment marching company front
ht distance OF about twelve PAGES. The 18th Bat
talon Band came next and the bugie corps followed
by the 13th Battalion, in red uniform and the Veteran
Corps, Of Hamilton. 1t magnificent sight. and |
cheer after cheer given the parade passed |
through the principal streets.
In the evening grand concert given In the |
drill shed by the various military bands which there
was large attendance. The city is beautifully |
decorated with flags and bunting, and to-night's |
Examinations are splendid. The welcome the 18th |
Regiment received was right loyal and viii long
be remembered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
Once NefIce.


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CORNELIUS VAN C0TT, Postmasten.
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
THE PRESIDENT TO HIS OLD SOLDIERS.
HIS SPEECH AT THE ANNUAL REUNION OF THE

10TH INDIANA REGIMENT.
indianapolis, Aug. 23.-The 10th Indiana Regiment
held its regular annual reunion at Tomllnson Hall TO-
day. This regiment belonged to the First Brigade,
and today's meeting has really been expanded into
reunion Of the entire brigade iDasmuch the latter
has been invited to participate. The President Of the
United States presided at this mornings session.
City Attorney W. l.. Taylor delivered an address Of
welcome to which the President responded as follows
Mr. Taylor the survivors OF the roth Indiana Infantry
assembled in annual reunion have heard with great
qualification the cordial words OF welcome which you have
addressed We have doubted the hospitality
citizens OF this great city and have several times
held reunions here. If we have more frequently
sought OF the Quleter towns in this Congressional
District where the regiment organized it has only
been because could be little to ourselves than
possible in this city You will not think this selfish
Instinct when tell you that the years go these
reunions Of regiment become and family
affairs and in the gathering of the scattered members Of
a family In a family reunion have loved when get
together comrades 70 be somewhat apart that might
enjoy each other 1t has been pleasant, sure how
ever link this annual reunion with the great event OF
yesterday 1t did good TO meet with comrades OF the
whole State those who had other numbers their uni
forms but carried the nag under which marched
In these exercises connected with the dedication Of
ument that knows regmental distinction APplsuse)
L express comrades my qualification at being able
to meet with you The change which was made in the
time Of assembling has made this possible, and am
glad spend few with you to-day, to forget
altogether for the time being that am public officer.
and remember only that your comrade and friend
(Applause) II those having charge Will announce
arrangement by which take by tho hand
the members only Of the 10th Indiana, but any
rsde of the First Brigade who have done honor by
ing with to-day. will be glad conform with their
wishes 1t perhaps possible that without leaving the
hail. simply by exchange Of seats this may be
pished and when thai Is done there may yet be time
dinner proceed with OF the other exercises
upon the programme
The veterans listened attentvely to this speech and
after the other exercises grasped the hand
of their comrade In arms President Of the United
States.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
1p1UGgTER OF 4 sLAvE MAY INHERIT.
A CALIFORNIA, JUDGE DECIDES THAT ENAMEL
PATTON CoNFERs LEGITIMACY.

A CALIFORNIA, JUDGE DECIDES THAT EMANCf
PATTON CoNFERs LEGITIMACY.
San Francisco, Aug. % (speciaD. Levy to-day
delivered decision in the Of daughter OF slave
holding that she had right TO inherit her fathers
estate The decision is interesting because there are
no precedents In the case 1t rendered In favor
of Caroline Jackson whose claim to her father Anthony
Waddy's estate contested by Waddy's sister, on
the ground that the daughter of slave Is illegnae
cannot inherit The story In brief Is as follows
Waddy was slave who moved from Tennessee 10
Missouri with his master There he was sold
to one Ellis and mated, according 10 the
custom Of slaves, to Rachel sAVe'
by whom he had daughter. Caroline.
Anthony lived with Rachel many years until ELS
sold Rachel and her daughter TO a Missouri planter
named Scott. Caroline remained with her mother
untll 1852, when she was about twenty seven years
Old Then she sold to planter who came ~
California whereupon Caroline became free and mar
ried a negro named Chesterfield Jackson when
Caroline was five years old Waddy was forbidden 10
visit his wife Rachel by her master, 50 he mar
ried another slave, Mary Ansea. In 1852 "addy came
TO California made money and purchased the liberty
of Mary Ansea aud daughter she had borne him.
This daughter died Waddy afterwaId married Mary
Ansea legally here and left will bequeathing her MS
whole estate expressly declaring that he made no
provision for Caroline. Mary AnSea made VIII be-
queahng her property to Caroline, but she died hrs
so when Anthony died Lavlna sister of Anthony.
laid claim to the estate, the score of Carohnes
illegitInacy.
Judge Levy holds that marriages between slaves
must DO regarded void, but emancipation endowed
the child with parentage and legitimacy, and the law
of California also provides that the issue OF marriage
null in law is legitimate. lie concludes by saying
that unaled by mass Of conflicting authorizes nc
has endeavored to out the result imposed by
moral obligation by natural law, and he decides that
Caroline Jackson, daughter Of slave, IS entitled to
Inheritance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24

THE BIG BUILDING COMING DOWN RAPIDLY
The work Of removing the old Madison Square Gar
den building IS going ahead rapidly Yesterday
afternoon the last bricks in the north and south walls
were carried away, exposing the interior OF the ruins
10 view Eighty men, six wagons and nine trucks are
now engaged In the work under the foreman John
Coney. His supervision has been so perfect that no
accident has occurred during the two weeks which
the work has been carried Great foresight and
were necessary at times however as the bndtnc
was found to be weak and unsafe in many places.
About fifteen loads OF timber, ron nails and otbar
ruins still left on the ground floor awaiting tho
carts. Over 1000 wagonlcads have been taken away
already Mr. Conley believes that the otber v,aIIs
and the rubbish Will be removed entirely by next
Thursday. The plot Of ground will then be IN con
dition for David ii. King, r., who has the contract
10 build the new structure, 10 begin operations lie
has prepared for this already. small frame house
has been erected the centre OF the plot which win
be used a general office for the men SUPERVISING
The work. The ground for the new building Will be
broken soon possible after the remnants OF the
present one are taken away. -Four weeks hence I'm
vi probability, the foundations will be laid.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
POLICE CAPTAIN JOHN SANDERS.

Police Captain John Sanders, Of the High Bridge
squad, died yesterday at his home No. 147 East Nine
tethst. He had been suffering from kidney trouble
for several months and lately had been confined his
house but his death not expected by his friends in
the Department His wife and six children were with
him when he died. Captain Sanders born In
Poughkeepse, n. Y. on December 10 1914, and when
he was seventeen years old he went to the war as
drummer boy In a volunteer regiment. Later he
second lieutenant In the I'd Regiment of New-Jersey.
At the close Of the war he mustered out with the
rank Of major In May, 1855, he appointed
patrolman in this city. For making an unusual
number Of arrests for violations of the excise law he
was made roundsman in 1857, and in the following
year he was promoted TO the rank Of sergeant. On
March 49, 1872, he was appointed captain Of the
force
lie was brave warm-hearted man. and in each
precinct where he had command he well liked
By his men. His dislike Of getting his subordinates
into trouble at Headquarters made him q poor disci
plnarian, and on more than occasion he got him
self into trouble by overlooking the bad conduct Of
policemen under him. He Mad great physical
In command Of the East Eighty eighth-st. squad he
rescued seven persons from drowning IN the East
River. Among those who now owe their lives 10 his
strength and daring IS Police Captain Killilea Cap
saving and the Life Saving Association of NewYork
also gave a medal to him. The Police Board gave
honorable mention and medal TO the brave man.
As soon as Information of the death Of Captain
perintendent Byrnes ordered the Department flags 10
be placed at hafmast. He also arranged for a
meeting Of the captains at Headquarters to-day The
funeral of Captain Sanders viii take place Monday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
THE COUNT IN VEST VIRGINIA.
ENOUGH GoFF VOTES THROWN OUT TO PAVE
THE WAY For FLEMING,

1hE- Wal rOh fLEMlNU
Wheeling, W. Va, Aug 23.-The legislative com
mtee on the Gubernatoral contest has begun TO read
the dispositions from Mercer and Mcdowell Counties.
These are the two counties that the Democratic coli
testant alleges were colonized by the Republicans
The plea Is on the general ground that the miners
employed there negroes, that they were not
citizens Of the STATE, and that they voted the Re-
publican ticket They undoubtedly voted the Repub-
lican Ticket because, being negroes, It was natural
for them to do So 1t is now evident that the CON-
nittee Will report favor OF Fleming, the Democratic
enough Golf votes having already been
thrown out to settle that point No frauds on either
side have been found all thrown out being upon
technicalities They votes Of men who thought
they had right TO vote and those votes were received
by the Judges of election. In many instances they
votes Of men who have been lifelong residents
Of the State but through misunderstanding OF
new law failed 10 vote In the proper precinct IN the
county In which they live. Among those thrown out
was that OF ex-CollectOr Of Internal Revenue Duyal
and many Others Of equal prominence. In no case has
fraud been shown.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
RETURNING TO DEER PARK.
THE PRESIDENT BIDS FAREWELL TO
INDIANAPOLIS
RECEIVING HEARTY sEND.oFF FROM HIS
FELLOW. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES OF
THE JOURNEY.

THE JOURNEY.
Cincinnati, Aug 23.-The President and party left
the Denison Hotel, at indianapolis, on their re-
turn at 40 In carriages In the first carriage werc
President Harrison and Attorney General Miller, and
facing them the president of the Monument Con-
mission, George j. Igsdae. The President was every
where recognized by the people of Indianapolis anu tue
uniformed veterans along the route to the depot a.
the Union Central Depot was enacted the scene oI
Wednesday night. The crowd was dense ana many
wouldbe passengers were unable to get through the
throng TO catch the regular train TO "hich the
special car Baltimore was attached. AN oh
comrade- arms who had known the President as
Colonel shouted, Take good care OF yourself
as you do OF your country and don't forget the boys
Of the old 7Oth'
The General bowed a smiling assent. The crowd
was held outside by iron railing, and as the tram
started the feeling was subdued, but the Hutter OF
handkerchiefs and the throwing UP OF hats, 'ose'her
with a parting shout meant "God-speed'
The party consisted Of the President, his son-in-
law, r. S. Mckee, and Miss Mckee, Attorney General
Miller Private Secretary E. W. Halford and Daniel
Rsnsdeu Marshal Of the District Of Columbia The
Chief Executive Of this great country was dressed IN
a gray diagonal frock suit, IN which he looks his
best but the appearance of bis hat is explained
by the fact that admircr had sat thereon.
At Greenburg $40 p. M. the crowd struggled for
a shake and the Presidential hand did Its duty as
usual giving the children and ladies the preference
Ex-Governor VIII Cumback and his daughter, MIS-
John W. Lovott, got on and spoke to the President
As the train passing the spot In Southwestern
Ohio where President Harrison was born the Pres den
got TO Illuminating those early days in Cloves, where
he used to attend the little red brick church upon the
hill aud the old Whitewater canal on which he
rowesi his sklf. Anon the sun Is reflected the
water of the Ohio River al North Bend and the train
speeds by the birthplace and the tomb OF his father
The train arrived Cincinnati at $780, the private
car was reversed and later attached TO the regular
Baltimore and Ohio eastern express, which left here
at AS fifteen INMATES late Mrs. Bertha Eaton Of
North Bend Qhio, the widowed sister Of President
Harrison. dned with him here The Presidents train
will arrive at Deer Park at o'clock tomorrow morn
ncr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
WHAT PEOPLE LIKE TO KNOW.
SEA RECKONINGS.

70 me Editor Of The tribune.
Sir: u) In the record published I'm The Tribune CIV
ing he number Of miles travelled each day by The o'V
Of NcwYork and the Teutonc. is the distance COM
puted by taking observations with the sexfant anu
ohe instruments at stated lntervalsl (2) Are these
data used the basis Of a mathematical CALCULATION
or fr)m them the distance sailed be easily asco'
tainci by reference 10 uhe epitomel tJ) is INC
log nc used In ascertaining the daily rum (4l Is
the bg heaved at stated intervals, and II SO, no"
often X T.
Ha vley Penn, Aug. 81 1880
Il. Yes q Either way, usually the easiest
B. Ye,,, in case of dead reckoning /. e., no
observation. 4. Yes; it depends on the captain
and the line usually every hour or two.-Ed)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
SUNDAY By THE SEA.

Those who have not visited the Jersey shore on
Sunday by the sandy Hook Route little know tho
beauties and comforts OF such a trip
The palatial steamers Monmouth and Sandy Hook
leave Pier y. r. foot Rector-st sundays at 80
a. N. and l p. M, allowing hour for the -
Sandy Hook, where cars are taken for Highland Beach,
seabright, Monmouth Beach, Long Branch. etc.
No more pleasant trip be made than that on
the Monmouth or Sandy Hook, leaving the city &C
above hours and returning I'm the cool Of the evening
OF the day.
Regularity of time, attentive employees. comfort and
safety of all IS the keynote to the success 0f the sandy
Hook Route.
steamers of this route leave New York on week
days at 80, :45, 8, II a. m, l. $3.50. rs, 20
D..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24

WANTING TO PUT UP THE PRICE or CoIIoN'
Macon, Ca, Aug % (Speclan.-1he Georgia Farmers
Alliance having provided for the wrapping OF the
tire cotton crop of the State In cotton baggne, now
goes a step further resolution was passed asking
the Alliances Of all the Cotton states 10 unite with
the Alliance Of Georgia In demanding ~ IL cents per
pound for the present cotton crop This new phase
OF the war against middlemen, purchasers and 1ntc
trusts will be watched with great interest The
movement took its origin nom a speech dcverd last
week before Farmers Associ alton at Cedar
town by Governor Gordon The State Alliance also
decided in favor OF the union of all the farmers
organizations Of the Union. The consolidation viii
make the entire number about 5000 900, all under
one head, one ritual and constitution. The motion
10 consolidate was adopted almost unanimously. The
following delegates were elected by the Georgia
Alliance 10 the Consolidation Convention TO meet al st.
LOUIS december q: l. II. Livingston, Of Newton. and
FELIX CorpuI OF Floyd. from the State ct large: W. It.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
THE FUNERAL OF ANDREW BARsrow.

The funeral OF Andrew Barstow, who died on
Wednesday at the Hotel Brunswick from typhoid
fever, was held yesterday at the Church Of the Holy
Communion, SSth-ave. and Twentieth-st. The ser.
vices were conducted by the Rev. Mr. Lay. There
was largo attendance. Delegations from the Produce
Exchange, Union League Club. Sugar Brokers and
New-York Yacht Club attended. The burial was =
Bridgewater, Mass
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
nr,RueRs, AND L4BORERS, UNION q,

St. Louis Aug GA dispatch to The Republic
from Springfield Mo-. says: The State wheel ami
Alliance Conventions, which have been In session
separately for three days met In joint session In the
United states courtroom to-day and by unanimous vote
adopted a resolution ratlfying the action of the Nl
tlonal Alliance and Wheel Meridian, Miss last De-
cember which consodates the two organizations in
this State Into one, under the name OF tho |Farmels
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
CANDIDATES OF MONTANA REPUBLICANS.

anaconda, Mont, Aug. 23.-The Republican State
ecAet was completed to-day. 1t is follows
FOR Governor-T. C. Power OF Helena
Lieutenant GOvernor-E. j. Richards OF Butte
secretary Of State-Dr. Louis BotwItt, of Meagher
County. ' -
state Ireasurer-R. o. Hickman. OF Madison County.
otate Audltor-E A Kinney Of MIssoula.
Attorney-Ceneral-H j. Haskell, OF Deer Lodge
superintendent Of Public Instruction-John Cannon
OF Deer Lodge
Chief Justice Of Supreme Court-H j. Blake
-, associate Justces-E n. Harwood of Billings, aud
W. IL. Dewitt, of Butte
Clerk OF supreme Court. Kennedy OF Mssoula.
FOR CongTess-T III. Carter, of Helena.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-24
THE FIRE RECORD
LARGE FIGURING MILLS BURNED.

Htt1r17
ST. Catharlne's. Ont, Aug. 23.-The Empre a""
Phoenix FIGURING Mills, both owned by sylvester
Mellon. were totally destroyed by fire this ipOriis
Tho Empire MIL was one of the finest ana iars7o'
mills in the country and was erected only d Low
years ago at a cost OF nearly Sloo,ooo' Inv -,
-, 30 sarcoI,, that nothing could be done TO save
the contents of the mills. and only the walls OF 1ne
buildings are left standing The Enpdde marbInerS
ali Of which was totally DESTROYED Inc V.an r.m nee
ts now estimated at about 10000 The INSURANCE
IL