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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-05
SOUND SIGNALS AT SEA.

Washington, Dec 1.-The International Marine
Conference proceeded to-day to the consideration OF
the amendment proposed yesterday by Captain Ricn-
ard of France. to section g. Article L., In The
additional report Of the Committee on Sound Signals
Several amendments were proposed and accepted
and, finally adopted II read as follows
A steam vessel and sailing vessel, when towing
SHALL instead of The signals provided FOR in Section,
4 and Of this Article At Intervals of not more
than two minutes, sound on the whistle, siren,
iog.horn. three blast, in succession, namely one
prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. \
vessel Owed may also give this signal her fog horn
but not on her whistle or siren
The conference then proceeded with the considcra-
ZION of Section H. in Article L. IN the additional re-
port of the Committee on Sound Signals, and IT was
adopted as follows
A steam vessel wishing TO indicate to another
the way Is of my ship; you may feel your way
past me- may sound her whistle or siren three
blasts, viz short long. short with intervals OF about
second between them.
Several OF the delegates wanted a special fog signal
1Or vessels not under command vessels laying or
picking up teleTaphic cables. and to this end a dele
gate presented resolution embodyng this proposit on
as the sense of the conference. The resolution
adopted by vote Of 10 to 4. No signal, however
was chosen, and the work OF selecting IL was re.
ferred to the Committee on Sound Signals
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gress will be at the present session regarding tho
Presidents recommendation.
General Greedy Is reported as welcoming the recon-
mendation Of the President. so that the question so
long In dispute may al least have thorough debate
upon its merits lie IS perfectly willing to have the
transfer take place. provided it be done properly.
In his opinion the transfer would involve an additional
expense to the Government of from $4,000 10 S1oooo
annually. Part Of this would come from the eX ra
money that would have to be paid TO Civilians, III
place of the Army officers duty here. 4 large
part would come from the money that would nave
TO be expended TO cOmpcUsate~the men a. ouisiuc
stations Tor extra duty. ON the basis of the eight
holr law The salary list of observers, in his opinion
would be increased fully 80 ID per cent Tor. Whclo
one man is now stationed there would be TWO 70
quei under the civil rule Telegraph operators nov
cnl sted would have receive regular cohmeIuia
salaries: and printers, now serving enlisted men'
would become members of the Typographical uI I
and would swell the expense of the serves wohooi'
ful
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-05
SHOES OF MANY KINDS AND QUALITIES.

The house Of A. Alexander, Sixthave. and Twenty
tblrl-s makers of fine shoes is showing an extensive
variety of all kinds of footwear. While stock OF
the finest hand made shoes kept by this house, 1t
also makes specially Of providing plain, durable
shoes at modest prices strong kid shoe with a
Goodyear welt IS sold for 49, good hand-sewed low
shoe TO wear with CATERS at 50 so and strong hand
sewed winter walking shoe foxed with calfskin with
perforated tip, at "a 90 An entire department Of the
store IS devoted to low shoes, where all variety OF
fine slippers are kept and simple kid slippers with
sensible low heel are sold at 81 10 Soft comfortable
shoes for old ladies are shown in glove kid, with low
heels and broad sOcs. For persons suffering from
tender feet or bunions the house has buttOned shoe
of the softest kid made without at the side
The store has recently been enlarged and a new en-
trance for customers opened in Twenty -thiId-st.
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A STRONG FEATURE, TO BE SURE.

USEFUL AND EXQUISITE THINGS IN Slice
The whiting Manufacturing Company, Union siuse
and sixtecnh-st., is the largest house In the Unea
states which deals exclusively I'm sold silver This
house makes all varieties Of table silver in the most
original and artistic patterns, 1eshs an immense
assortment Of toilet articles, fancy Dishes uny 'a''
boxes and smaller articles almost without eno ui"F
little bonbon dishes with bonbon scoops OF shNel'
sailed almond dishes, entire sets for shaVes' HIM
cure SETS photograph frames. hand or pocket perfume
cases and many other articles arr shown Ill aus
cally decorated silver. Among articles m'uh'eN ~
solid silver are leather cardcases. pockeooos, po'
folios cut glass and porcelain toilet oo,,es
TASKS and fine feather busters Carving s'ts Oh lno
finest steel are shown I'm boxes for gifts win hshues
of buckhon Or ivory mounted with silver or OF sou"
silver. Ink-stands and dainty little brush PEN
wipcrs and pm II Us iie for the library,
dainty fancy OF the hour Is silver dollar or poShr
piece, which opens by secret spring ana disCiyse,
place for portrait Tiny chalk boxes ior Dli ast
players bonbon boxes from the size OF tenfent
piece to those three inches LONG, pockctknives WIN
steel blades, coin holders AUD tiny pocket HHr"s
are some Of tho other novelties
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-05
prvysy1vAyIA EXPRESS TRAIN WRECKED.

Plttsblrg. Dec 4.-1he day express east on the
pcnnsvvonia road was wrecked near Greensburg.
Penn this morning. A switch hal been left open,
and the express ran INTO freight train Both engines
vere wrecked and several cars. dozen persons are
reported to have been more or less INJURED several Ii
is believed. fatally The names OF 'h' lhJureo as lar
-, harmed are: NJ L. Brown, Of Scottdale, engineer.
and Elmer MYERS, OF Adamsburg, fireman, who Will
,robahIv die: Engineer DAILY and George Gray, fire
man. severely hurt. number of the passengers on
the day express we're slightly injured but mona seri,
only Dr. Kline, of Greonsburs, Penn, was cut ana
Gm,Scd samuel Faso of Philadelphia, received deep
rit abnve the right ear, and George Sager, OF Lan-
caster Penn had his nose broken.
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THE TRANSFER OF THE WEATHER BUREAU

REASONS FOR AND AGAINST THE PROPOSED
cHANGE-GESERAL GREELY's VIEWS.
Washington, Dec. 4 tspeciaD.-Thc annual message
~ The President recommends the transfer OF the
weather Bureau from the signal Service to the Ag'l
cultural Department. The proposition is by no means
new one, yet, coming as II does for the first Time
from the President 1t has attracted good deal OF al
fenton.
There are many reasons for and against such trans
fer General Grant for instance. always hen HH
n should be strictly military establishment ana re-
peaedly urged upon Congress the necessity Of putting
the whole service upon strictly military basis Tic
never succeeded. however. In the last Congress the
proposition u transfer the service 10 the Agricultural
Depatmsnt was discussed in the House. and hnalS
agreed TO by substantial majority. The senate
however, rejected the proposition by the unusually
stirling majority of thirty-thrce to nine In we" OF
tse facts IL is difficult say what the action OF Con
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THE SPEAKER BUSY ON HIS COMMITTEES.
HIS PROBABLE CHOICE OF CHAIRMEN FOR SOME
OLE TILE MORE IMPORTANT OLE IHEM.


OF THE MORE IMPORTANT OF THEM.
Wash ngton, Dec. (speciaD.-speaker Reed
busiy engaged already in the task of forming his
mtees, and there is every reason to believe, from
the present look of things that the task will be dis
patched with greater promptness than the custom
while the Democratic majority held sway, and the
same was confded TO Mr.. Carlisle. The most I'M
portant Craftsmanship. that Of Ways aid Means, is
likely TO 60 either 10 Kelley, Of Pennsylvania, or 10
Mckinley, of Ohio. The Committee on Appropra-
tons Will probably have as its chairman Mr. Cannon,
seniority and long service. Ezra B. Taylor
occupies similar place with regard TO the
Committee the Judiciary. The Committee on Rivers
and Haibors will, in all likelihood have It's chair
man Western man and indications point to General
Henderson, Of Illinois, as the future head Of this
important committee. There is no man in the House
better posted upon fisheries and all matters affecting
the slipping interests Of the country than Ex-Governor
Dngley OF Maine and as he the senior member
the minority Of this committee in the Lth Congress-
he is likely TO be appointed chairman Of the commit
tee for the List Congress. The Committee on Foreign
Affairs has long had in Mr. HIT, Of Illinois, one Of
its most useful and Industrious members. Upon the
ground of seniority alone Mr. Hit would not be en-
titled perhaps to the craftsmanship during the present
which favor his selection. General CutcheOn.
Of Michigan, is talked Of As Chairman of
Military Affairs, and MIR. Harmer, of Pennsylvania
chairman Of the Committee Naval Affairs.
II II were not unusual perhaps TO give two important
eharmanshps to one State, Mr.. Bingham, Of Penn
sylvania would stand good chance of getting the
charinanship Of PostOiiices and Post Roads. The
Committee on Indian Affairs is likely 10 have Mr.
Perkins at its head.
Mr.. Lodge, Of Massachusetts, as the Speakers
fn snod eo@m,ees gengrsl Impression booked
charrnaashl2 Of the Committee on Election Of Presi-
dent and Vice President and Representatives In Con-
gross This committee, which ordinarily Is not a
particularly important one, is likely TO play an i'm
nortant during the present session of Congrss
As the chairman Of this committee, Mr. Lodge could
for instance report OH ior fodersl election law,
comedies to be a pressing necessity. Certainly the
chairman of the committee reporting such bill would
lean from comparative obscurity, at bound almost
TO great prominence and Importance.
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A FLOOD OF BILLS IN THE SENATE.

MORE THAN 500 INTRODUCED BESIDES MANI
PETITIONS AND RESOLUTIONS.
Washington, Dec 4 (Specall.-The session OF inc
Senate apart from the drawing OF lots by inc hc"
Senator'S was taken up almost entirely with present
ing pettions resolutions and bills The Reading
Clerk got hoarse announcing the titles Of all these
measures and everybody who tried TO keep tally OF
the papers sent to the desk soon gave up In despair
More than 500 bills alone were introduced and, DeSdcs
the report of the Secretary Of the Treasury, numerous
minor statements from various Departments were sent
clerk before he gave up the floor. Other Senators
were almost as Industrious. Many of the bills we're
simply rentroduced from last session. For instance.
Senator Sherman offered his bill on Trusts, and his
other well known to regulate the election of
Representatives TO Congress. Senator Chandler in
troduced his Elections bill again, and Senator Spooner
also presented two measures the same subject.
Senator George, of Mississippi had a bill on
trusts which he offered early in the session Senator
Reagan sent up a bill dealing with the currency
question: and wanted TO make speech on II, but ms
was promptly objected TO- senator Mitchell pre-
scnted among other measures, one to admit ldaho aS
a State The Ilar.em River Canal bill was Ofdei'u
10 be printed once more. and Senator Vest OncftH
ten m mute resolution. with familiar SOUND, a>Nus
for information about consular and notaral i hu
Bothehc Missouri senators came to the from WIN OI
to extend the Town site law TO the 1crllioi1 VI
Oklahoma. o.o tIoor
Finally, after the deluge was over, Senator H9ar
secured leave have the Committee on W
laions with Canada continued; and then oels tt
sherman moved that the Senate 60 mo eAccuItNo
session shortly aftterward the Senate ADJOURNED
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-05
PROPOSING A NATIONAL UNIVERSITY.
SENATOR EDMUNDs's IDEA OF THE BEST WAY TO
COMMEMORATE THE LANDING OF


Washington. Dec. CspcclaD-Thsre was some talk
in and around the Senate to-day about an interesting
proposal said to have been laid before the RepuD-
lican caucus yesterday afternoon by Senator Edmuhds
1t was reported that the Vermont Senator had sug
gested TO his colleagues the founding and endowment
in Washington OF great National university as the
best possible celebration of the coming 4oOth ami
versary OF Columbus's landing IN America. Inc pro
posed university would cost several millions Of dollars
and would be lasting and beneicent memorial to
ell ages OF the great discovcrer.
Senator Edmunds asked this evening II such
project the establishment Of National university
In this city actually contemplated as meals OF
honorIng Columbus and whether legislation to this end
might be expected in the present session Of Congress
The Senator has always made it rule to say from the
floor Of the Senate what he has TO say on public
He declined to go into the general question,
consequently, to make any predictions as to pos
sible legislation the subject during the winter.
This much, however, he was willing to say
IL believe that the very best the peoples money
in the Treasury could DO put to, in the way of cele-
bratng the quadri centenary Of Columbuss landing,
would be the founding, here in Washington, OF Ma
uonal university which should be 10 this country
what other great universities are 10 foreign COUNTRIES
A Worlds Fair, means OF celebrating this ami
ycrsary would be I'm many ways instructive and bene
fetal, and by making this country better known to for
egners might lead TO Important results But such re
suits after ALL largely ndetfnabie. and more or less
tempOrTythey certainly cannot be definitely measuieo
and known The establishment Of a university here,
the National expense, with suitable buildings, ana
body Of professors high rank, would, the con
trary, be- permanent and lasting benefit. such
foundation would be constant source OF pubic en-
lghtonmcnt, and enormous power for the general
diffusion of knowledge. 1t would also be worthy
memorial 10 all ages Of Columbus -.
The senator added that 100000 or S3o0O0o
would probably be needed 10 start such an institution
and endow its pOesSorshlps but that the details OF
the project would be discussed at the proper time.
The dea of founding a National university here was
a favorite with tn, late senator Howe. OF Wis
consn and has been put forward once Or twice, 6ut
never much pushed. II looks If the project l.
going attract large share Of attention this winter,
and II may give the Worlds Fair harl chase among
the far devised for the great celebration Of
1892,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-05
ryCELLEyr CARPETS IN MANY COLORs.

EXCELLENT CAhPBIS IN MANI COLOhS'
All fine carpets show the effect Of French designs
and colcrngs. This is especially noteworthy in the
new Wilton shown by Sheppard Knapp Co., Sixth
ave and Thirteenth and Fourteenth SITS. great
many carpets are in individual coors or several
AIDES Of one color IN delicate cameo coors after
Administer patterns New velvet carpets are exhibited
chiefly in delicate lowtoned cooring and old French
moouette patterns. The finest American Administers
now copy with fidelity the famous Scotch Administer
Garnet and are much cheaper. floor of this large
house I, devoted 10 rugs OF Oriental and domestic
make A variety Of line India and Persian rugs Is
shown in this department, including Daghcsian,
Mecca Kclim and others. The excellent rugs made
in PHILADELPHIA arc shown in all sizes from large car
nets TO small door mats large portion OF THIS
house IS now occupied by draperies furniture ana
household decorations. \ suite OF rooms, comprising
narlors and a dining room. furnished with wall hang
Ing, Of delicate col0ed brocadcs and darker tapestries
* used 10 display the furniture Parlor furniture y
shown in gilt uphClscr IN delicate pushes orocs-
tcllcs and FreLcl tapestries. and dining room turl.
In rnasSlve oak and Other wOahs. Tn seven colonial
STYLES or lighter Chippcndalc fashion,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-05
A STRONG STATE PAPER.
OPINIONS OF THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE
PRECISELY WHAT Ii Sill

PRECISELY WHAT 1T SHOULD De.
From The New-York Herald (Ind)
President IIarisons Message Is plain, bushes,
document, well written and making recommendation
WORTHY OF HIS CONSTITUENCY.
From The New-York Mail and Express rep.
It will be regarded abroad as a state paper worthy
OF the Executive Of 100000 OF people. who soly.
ing more great problems than any other people IN
earth.
HIS HEART BEATS TRUE TO LIBERTY.
From Tho Ncw-Yorl Press tRepJ
By far the most'important ard satisfactory part of
the Message is that devoted to the necessity Of egs.
lative measures 10 right the wrongs OF the cOlOrA
population Of the South.
IT WAS DESIGNED NOT TO.
from the unhappy Ncw-York Evening Post (DemJ
The best that can be said Of the Message Itself d
that 10 Will not cause any cOmm0tOn.
WELL; HE DOES NOT URGE FREE TRADE AND
RUIN
From The New.York Times DEM
To say that Mr. Harrison is timd in his treatment
OF tho larger question Of National policy would give
only hint Of the truth.
FRANK, ELOQUENT AND COURAGEOUS.
From The Norwich Bulletin tRepl
Their, is in no sign of a retreat from The central
Republican positions sign Of waverlne no sign o.
trucking 10 temporary prejudice: but, from lightning
10 fnis,. scfevident are unm,st ahabe .pII o 10y
an honest zeal for the increased prosperity and happ
ness of the people.
NO; 1T WAS MEANT FOR PATRIOTS.
From The Brooklyn Standard Union (Repl
President HarIison's first Mes age DOESN'T suit the
political doctrnairs Well, 1t not int ,nded "
suit them.
ALIVE TO HIS RESPONSIBILITIES.
From Tho Philadelphia Times (DemJ
He speaks of the principal topics that are Illtel.
to claim the attention Of Congress win clear inei.
eence but with the careful prudence OF one VINO VITA
no desire TO shrk any duty of his own, yet appreciates
the many difficulties OF the situation and WOuI1 add
nothing TO the cmbarrassments OF his part! sssoca'"
PATRIOTIC RATHER THAN PARTISAN.
From The Philadelphia Press Nep).
II Is the strongest proof at once OF the prosperity
Of the country and the ploudeSt common sense VI
President Harrison that, save on iolr or nVe sAv.
iecs his recommendations In regard 10 the vast WorN
Of Federal aIminstIat on urge a policy when every
good citizen Will approve
A STRONG FEATURE, TO BE SURE
From The New.York star (Dcm)
Mr. Blalne's Pan-Amelicansm leads and domlnatss
the Message I'm way that shows how foOlsn "VtIt
have been omit II from the principal pfesfh'aooS
OF the Executive prog ammc
THE PRODUCT OF A STATESMAN.
From The Boston Traveller (Rep1
IL is admirable in its suggestions and recommcnr,n
lions satesmanlikc In i;s scope and spirit, anu VIII
take high rank as American state paper
~TuE EVENING POST FOR INSTANCE
From The Boston Journal lRcpJ
What the President has TO say upon the silver quet
lion will disappoint those of his critics who nave oeen
nreparlng 10 attack him the ground OF anucpa'ea
CONCESSIONS in the direction of free coinage
AMERICAN TO TIE BACKBONE
From The Baltimore American (Rep)
Tho MESSAGE is straightforward, manly and prS
eminently American In tone.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-05
MIR. pELANo on THE WOOL TARIFF.

WASHINGTON Dec. AT the National WoolGlo"crs
meeting today a committee 10 prepare an address 10
the wool-er growers of the United states was appohtcu'
The feature of the meeting was the annual address
OF Columbus Delano OF Ohio, president of the Na'ional
Wool-Growcrs' Association. He began by saying thai
both food and clothing should be produced al home'
not purchased from abroad, when the people VINO con
sumo them have facilities for their production NeceS
sy alone can Justify their importation The pro
due ton Of WOOL he sad is practicable everywhere III
the United States. Under the influence of the Act
Of 1883 our annual clip has been reduced ooOOooOo
pounds while It should have increased at the rate
of per cent annually TO keep pace with the natrai
growth of the country. 10 those VINO IdNo
free trade as true policy, ! address no protest
against free wool. From their standpoint they are
right If II be free trade, let Us have it as system
pury and simple, without the @lucraton of dupnclty
under the name Of incidental protection Let Us
do one or the other and have economic poncy thdt
is entitled TO an honest and correct name. lar
for revenue with incidental protection Is deluslon
and fraud We need National policy on this SUB,
ject honestly namei If protection. lot be general
and uniform, embracing all American INDUSTRIES
that can be prOftably pursued by our people;
AT the conclusion of the addTess the meetlng al
ourned and the delegates In body called on the Ples
dent and Secretary Rusk.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-05
4 PENSION FOR BEING ASSAULTED.

Washington, Dec. 4.-Assistant Secretary Bussey
today rendered decision the pension claim Of
Charles f. Reynolds. late of Company ID, lst Battalion,
10Th United STATES Infantry. Reynolds Application
was filed August A. 1879, in which IS alleged as a
basis of his claim uniustifable assault upon him
by Lieutenant Pond Of his company, who struck him
with HIS sword the left side and top of his head,
indenting the skull and inJuring him for life. The
claim originally rejected September 13, 1883,
on the ground that the claimant not in the line
Of duty when he received the alleged disabling injury
The claimant made statement - hOwing that he was
assaulted by Pond for some trouble between Acm be-
fore Pond promoted. The Assistant secretary
finds that the soldier received his injuries while In
line of duty and directs that his be place1 upon
the pension rolls. His pension will date from August
2D. 1863.
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KILLED BY FALLING DOWN. COAL SHAFT.
stcubenvie Ohio. Dec. (spccaD. Robert DAVIS and
ohm Devlnney both age xteensons of coal minners me
with horrible death at Akanna coal shafts this morn
ing 1t their duty to enter the mine hrst 10 ioed
the mules, and they got on the car to be let down
by the night watchman I'm the absence of the regular
engineer The cage only twenty feet below inc
surface when the rope broke, and the cage dashed
down seventy feet to platform covering pII ,p orS
feet deem and almost filed with water This platform
was crushed and the cage sank TO the bottom with
the boys. Their bodies were recovered two hous Is.o
Great indirnatIon prevails against the mine owners,
for not providing safety appliances, the use OF whlch
would have aveItod the disaster.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-05
MARSHAL AND MQONSH1NER SHOOT EACH


Kansas City Mo- Dec. AT Butler, Mo-, small
town in the interior of The state, last night
two men were shot and killed One was Deputy
United states Marshal J. p. Wills. and the other
Pierce Morgan mOonshiner whom he attempted 10
arrest Morgan was of desperate reputation ana
when told that Wills had warrant for his arrest &C.
clared that he would never be taken alive Inc
deputy met Morgan on the street last nlgnt a.
Btler and approached him to serve the warrant
Morgan warned him that he would shoot him Wills
approached him TO perform his duty, and Morgan are~
and Wills whipped out his revolver. Wills was
shot through the heart, and died instantly Morgan
was shot fin the stomach and died this morning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-05
GENERAL GRANTS MISSOURI FARM SOLD.

CT Louis Dee. 4 (SpcciaD.-A real estate transfer
-, national interest occurred yesterday when Captain
: Conn sold TO Henry j. Weber 12i five
,1ucs southwest OF the city limits The property sold
q the famous Grant farm, and on II IS log house
huut Ly the General himself This log house
No, sold Captain Conn STIMULATING that It shall DO
removed within two years. C.. ID. Wolf, the present
rtrcuIt Clerk Of ST. Louis County, and Captain Grant
MIN the log house I'M 1851 Grant hauled the wood
and helped hcw the logs, and many prominent people
,,cre present al the raising n movement + on
,oot 10 purchase the house and present 1t TO ono OF
The local Grand Army posts.