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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-01

PLUMBERS AND STEAN-FITTERS COMBINING
The annual convention of National Trades Assembly
No. So. Journeymen Plumbers Gas and Steam Filters
and steam Filters Helpers, at No 800 FultOn-st,
Brooklyn. yesterday decided that consolidation Of
the various organizations Of the trade would be a
good thing FOR all concerned, and preliminary steps
TO that end were taken \ committee was appointed
10 arrange for a joint convention in Wash ngton in
October at which tho question will be fully discussed
This IS the committee: Richard \. OBr,en, Of Ma
tonal Trades Assembly No, So; Peter j. Connealy
of the Independent Union of Jonrncymen Plumbers,
Gas and steam Filters, and Edward d. Connor Of the
international Journy men p umters and Steam Filters
An OF these organizations not in the knights of
Labor and It said that the object Of the consoida
Ron wouh be TO have those that withdraw
This 1, denied however and those interested say that
II can he done the Knights VIII be benefited, as an
Effort will he made 10 have all the plumbers and gas
and steam filters OF the United states and Canada
ain lated with that body
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-01
RAINFALL, DURING RECENT YEARS.


The fair weather predicted by the Signal Service ONCE
arrived yesterday but until the rain had
made another desperate effort maintain It's footing
Ale through yesterday morning the storm continued with
little intermission. The fail OF ran at time
reached half inch within twenty minutes.
The fall extended from Lynchburg Va. to
Portland Me. the twenyfour hours ending yester
day morning the fall in NewYork City was two inches
Sergeant Dunn believes that the storm had its origin In
the collision OF cool coming southwark from the
Lakes with a from the South Atlantic coast
Daniel Draper director Of the Central Park Meteoro
logical Observatory, yesterday furnished TO Tribune
reporter some interesting statistics regarding the rain
falls in this previous The total fall for the
four DAYS thirteen hours beginning at IL O'Clock
an Friday night and ending yesterday was
S15 inches for the month, up to o'clock yesterday
afternoon being 1888 inches In the seven months OF
the present year ending last night rain has fallen TO
the extent 81 G inches This is the highest total record
in the sane period OF time for twenty years the nearest
10 IL being 1871 when 81 GO inches were the
nrures From 1889 the average fail for the hrs
seven months OF year has been 2Ss inches ana Tor
July alone % inches. The record for the month "hch
closed Yesterday although high has been beaten In recent
years for in September 1882 the rain record was lOS1
inches order ind figures that come near 'hese
one must look back period OF forty'ss years 10
August ls4s when fall 1926 inches In Sep'eIn
Der Iss7 It registered i2.20 inches
Draper Is OF the opinion that the present summer
has been exceedingly mild In point OF temperature "a"
though he says the OF humidity under which New
YORK people groaned swetercd is unprecedented
The indications to-day point 70 fair weather win
light showers the morning The temperature VIII not
be high
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-01
UONDFRFrTI MECHANISM IN wITOH.

Boston, July 81 Speciality. T. r. Huntington, OF
Cleveland is the owner Of unique watch presented
10 him by his father, John Huntington. watch that
Is one Of twO Mr.. Huntington, ST., carrying the
duplicate For both OF these, it Is said, the latter
paid 80 900 in gold to the makers. Messrs j. Badoet
d. Co., of Geneva. The case of the one described
IS OF pure gold ounce, while the works are of the
most delicate and intricate character, and number
fully 400 pieces On the larger dial appear four
smaller dials The one at the top shows by dia-
gram Of the sky the changes of the moon the hrma-
ment being Of laps lazul, studded with golden stars
The next dial to the right shows the leap year, the
tiny hand moving around the circle once in four
years. and an auxiliary hand shows each month
On the dial at the bottom is a hand marking the
quarter seconds aud showing the day OF the
month. At tile left on the fourth miniature dial
Is hand pointing out the day OF the week, and
another the tide as 1t GIBBS and flows. Around the
large dial besides the usual hour and minute hand
moves a second hand and extra horse-timer so
arranged that the distance between two horses at the
finish is accurately noted in quarter seconds by
pressing button the past hour is struck on deep
toned bell one OF "a fairy chime the quarters are
more sllvery note, and rapidly tinkllng companion
gives the minutes The watch is stem winder and
one spring furnishes the motive power.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-01
CALIFORNIA SHAKEN BY IN EARTHQUAKE
PEOPLE FRIGHTENED IN SAN FRANcIsCo-A
LINGUIsT DIES AFTER THE SHOCK.

PEOPLE FRIGHTENED IN SAN FRANCIsCo-A
LINGUIsT DIES AFTER THE SHOCK.
San Francisco July 81 (SpecaD.-A large number
OF San Francisco people got up three hours earlier
than usual this morning The cause was severe
earthquake, which struck the town at quarter 70 j.
1t was the heaviest shock experienced here for several
years and lasted kalfmnute. Door-bels vera
ring and much crockery kno.k from the shelves,
but no material damage DONE Eastern visitors In tho
hotels we're badly scared but old residents took the
shaking-up philosophica)y. Professor Davidson ons
Of the best experts the coast says that tho shock
was too sharp to be anything more than local. lie
attributed It TO volcanic disturbances In the Sierra
Nevada, and not TO the effect of the japanese earth,
quake reported yesterday The shock was felt through
out the state, being specially heavy in the mountain
districts.
The only victim Of the earthquake was Adley H.
Cummins, a well-known local linguist and lecturer,
who died OF heart disease after the shock. II
supposed that excitement caused by the earthquake
led to stoppagc of the hearts action Cummus
was formerly clerk in the Central Pacific Railway
office and while working there he mastered the
classics Hebrew, Sanscrit. Persian and most OF the
modern European languages: His Grammar OF the
Persian Language" gained praise from foreign
authorities. Lately he had devoted himself 10 lecur
ing but his overwork broke down his health. hli
widow, Ella Sterling Cummins, has written poems and
stories OF California life, some OF which have beer
uride coined.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-01
SEVERAL HOUSES STRUCK BY LIGHTNING.

Tie storm of Tuesday in wcstcbester County and
IN Other places north Of the city was attended with
lightning At White Plains lightning struck the home
of George baldwin. descending the chimney 10 the
lower rooms where it leaped TO the furniture, scat
terng itself in all directions without doing any mate
rial damage.
Charles Barker, Of Pelhamvie. the owner Of the
Mount Vernon Hotel and number Of valuable horses
which he had out at pasture in lot near his home,
met with the loss Of valuable trotter, which was
selected out Of group Of twenty others huddled
together and instantly killed by the electric current
The eighty daughter Of Enoch Quincy of Pei
hamville received shock from the current that
killed the horse and spun around by it like top
Oh the piazza OF her house. where she was looking at
the storm, and finally thrown TO the floor. She
was soon resusctate1
The roof Of Bryan Chapel, near Portchester, was
badly torn UP by stroke The barn Of Henry
c. Boswell was also struck. Boards were torn from
the building and horse which was in 1t was knocked
down
At westport. Conn, bolt struck the house of
r. y. Cable twice bur serious damage was done.
There six people in the house at the time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-01
FIVE COMPANIES AND ONE TERMINAL.

Chicago July 3l.-Chef Justice Fuller this morning de-
cded the litigation known the case OF the western In
diana Terminal Rail Dad Company AGAINST tie LouNle AMI
Nav. Albany Railway" The Louisville and New.A Albany
is one OF the Of the compliments track and owing
10 the use Of these tracks by than company nat
ters Of law become complicated. The suit has two
branches In the first claim OF $4,000 was paid by
tho Western Indiana. one Bingerheimcr killed by
a Western Indiana engine. drawing Monon train. The
Western Indiana claimed that the Monon line liable
for the damages ana Chief Justice Fuller so decided the
matter In the other claim the Western Indiana Com
many paid 90 200 damages for killing two people at
the Napoleon Guessing The people we're killed By a
taain drawn by MoDon engine, and after the terminal
company had paid IL they brought suit TO recover The
amount from the Louisville ana NewAlbany. 10 establish
q precedent 1t alleged that the negligence lay tn
not pIoviiing lagHnn at that crossing. Chief Justice
Fuller that each OF the five essees Of the
Western Indiana's tracks must It's pro rata oil TIC
90 goo IIenceforth the officials will know whom u
assess in OF accident The court granted motion
for @ rehearng in the last division Of the decision.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-01
FLOODS IN THE HUDSON RIVER.

Poughkeepse, July 81 Special. Information re-
ceived from Ulster County tonight is that Patrick
MCGOWAN, who was injured by the tornado, died to-
day. The Others who were injured recovering.
1t is now learned that the gale struck the northern
part of Duchess County in the town Of Clinton up
roofing trees destroying fences and completely wreck
ing barn. This morning pieces of the frame houses
wrecked Ellis Corners in Hudson County were found
in the Hudson Hyde Park ten miles from the
disaster. The heavy rains have swollen all tho
streams along the Hudson heavily, and the food tide
to-day was unusually strong, the water in the river
rising to an unusual height At different points along
both the Hudson River and West shore railroads the
water pouring the rocks in cascades, and double
guards will be placed along both roads for tho night
Stockport Catskill and Saugertes crooks are high.
All through Duchess County the streams are high,
but as yet no damage has been reported.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-01
THE COTTAGERS TO BE ELECTED.
GUARDIANS OF THE FOREST PRESERVES TRES.
PASS ON THE STATE LANDS

GUARDIANS OF THE FOREST PRESERVES TRES
PASS ON THE STATE LANDS
The State Forestry Commissioners met at the Fifth
Avenue Hotel yesterday and passed a resolution which
will cost many people considerable money and Is the
beginning OF a crusade against trespassers on the
lands OF the Forest Preserves For years people
who have acted guardians Of the State lands have
been permitted to erect small houses there. On this
privilege many have imposed WHO save absolutely no
return for their occupancy OF Nc lands, and have
built cottages the numerous lakes which they
used during tho summer months Two years
ago the Commission endeavored to put a
stop TO this. All efforts frlless, as
the cottagers practically ignored the Commission.
Not wishing to appear too severe, by the desire Of
the Commission bill was introduced in the Legis-
laturc at the last session. Intending give the Com
mission the power to lease, for short term only,
This gave the respassers opportunity to have
the question decided by the Legislature. The bill
failed TO pass because 1t held that such egslar
ton would be only the entering wedge of more
extensive invasion Of the preserves In the spring
all those who contemplated building cottages were in
formed that they must walt until the Legislature hal
positively decided upon this subject This seemed to
have little effect for at least eight persons put up
buildings. The Commission decided yesterday that
these buildings must co. and passed resolution or
dering Warden samuel +. Cannon to begin elcctment
suits without delay against the people who had dis
obeyed. The suits VIII be begun just as soon as The
built at Lake George, Racquet Lake, seventh LAKE.
Fultonshiro Lake and Fourth Lake The entire Com
mission. including Theodore j. Basseln, samuel W
Kncevals and Townsend W. Fox, voted on the resolu-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-01
A TRANSCONTINENTAL AGREEMENT.
BOTH THE SOUTHERN PACIFIC AND THE CANA
DIAN PACIFIC OBLIGED TO YIELD.

DIAN PACIFIC OBLIGED TO YIELD.
Chicago, July 81 (specal).-The deadlock in the
TraDscontinental Association is broken. The victory
lies neither with the Southern Pacific the Canadian
Pacific, but rather with the other lines, which have
practically forced agreement The basis OF settle
ment in brief is follows: The Canadian Pacific
gives up more less all its difercntias, the aver
age being 20 per cent; the agreement TO be binding
for three months only. The agreement IS COM
promise and is temporary defeat for the Southern
Pacific, which demanded the abolition of all dlferen-
tals
The Executive Committee took up this evening the
matter of the diferenals demanded by the Denver
and Rio Grande Western. No usion was reached,
but the sentiment seemed unanimously opposed to the
demand.
The settlement of the dispute between the Southern
and Canadian Pacific came in the nature of surpr So
1t was conceded II settlement were not made To-
day that none would be made. 1t had been finally
decided that sooner than wrangle longer on the
question: every American road would withdraw from
the Transconinental AsOcia ion leav ug tie Canad an
Pacific the only member. Another association, WIN
practically the aims as tho Transc0ntnehtal,
would then be organized. Today's agreement was
the only thing which prevented the formation Oh
new association.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-01
CROPS SUFFER GREATLY.
RoTTING IN THE FIELDS ON THE CHESA.
PEAKE PENINSULA.
BRIDGES WASHED AwAY-RAILRoAD TRACKS
DAMAGED-THE STREAMS AT GREAT HEIGHT

BRIDGES WASHED AwAY-RAILRoAD TRACKS
pAMAGEp-THE STREAMS AT GREAT HEIGHT
,BY TELEGRAPH THE Tribune.
Wilmington Del, July 3l-Durng the
las, forty egh. hours the entire Delaware and Chesa
pcake pensnsula has suffered from transforms mat
have caused disastrous floods and washouts. In this
city heavy showers Of rain have fallen at intervals for
two days, and the streets have been rivers of water
The low.lyng district of the city are Inundated TO-
night. The Brandy wine is feet above high
water mark and still rising 1t is low tide at this hour
and at high tide about O'Clock tomorrow morning.
II is feared that great damage will be done to the
Touring mills Of che William Lea Sons Company, TO
the Eleventhsr, and Philadelphia, Wilmington and
Baltimore Railroad bridges, and TO many shipyards
and factories From the Marketst. bridge the river
is boiling torrent, level with the dam above the
bridge. The force of the water tore the bridge at
Birmingham Park fifteen miles from here, on the
Wilmington and Northern Railroad, from It's piers at
o'clock Several small landsldes took place. Even
ing trains werc delayed by water on the tracks
The worst feature Of the storm is the damage TO
crops In the lower part of the State and on the lower
peninsula. Unless there is an opportunity TO harvest
it, crop will be failure Tho corn fields arc
muddy and swampy and the crop will be ruined.
Strawberries and backberTies brought losing prices
this season, and the added disaster OF these storms
will prove disastrous to the farmers of the lower
peninsula. From Middletown and Smyrna come re-
ports of deluged fields The Baltimore and Delaware
Bay Railroad between Clayton and Bombay HOOK Is
so damaged by washouts that traffic Is temporarily
suspended. Wheat is sproutng in the shock About
Dover and from that point down peaches arc badly
damaged. About Georgetown peaches are greatly
damaged ard are rotting Bridges are swept away,
so the extent of the damage cannot yet be learned
washouts on the Delaware Maryland and Virginia
Railroad between Georgetown and Franklin City de-
layed trains from Saturday until yesterday. Com
muncation between seaOrd and Laurel and the eastern
part OF Sussex County is cut off Near these towns
the peach crop dccrea sed one half Whole orchards
are rotng and peaches that should remain the trees
until September are ripening. Reports from Sails
bury Nd state that the same situation prevails In
Wicomico and Somerset Counties. Hundreds of county
road bridges swept away and in some parts OF the
two counties water stands several inches deep In the
fields and from twelve TO twenty inches on the roads
for miles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-01
wFsTROUND COAL RATES.

PHILADELPHIA July 3l.-Gencral Freight Agent Joyce,
Of the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, said to-day, in
explanalon Of in Westbound coal
The reduced coal westbOund made by US was
made after consulting twice with the other trunk lines
Our object was to meet competition by lake and rail
10 Chicago The other lines Interested only far
as Buffalo We wanted to get our coal into Chicago aud
could not do beyond the trunk line term!n, at the -
rate because Of the lake lines. We therefore made
"a 80 rate which / understand has been met by other
lines We cannot recede from this position There H.,
however no feeling abou; the matter. In fact, have
never known trunk lines to be harmonious and
in better condition. only with respect to maintenance
Of rates but also to business prospects"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-01
PAPER MANUFACTURERS CHOOSE OFFICERS

PAPER MANUFACTURERS CHOOSE OfFICEhS
Saratoga, y. Y, July 81 tspeciaD.-The American
Paper Manufacturers Association held business
session at the Grand Union Hotel today Addresses
favorng the increase Of business with view 10 ex-
tending It to Mexico Central America and the South
American countries were made by F. G.. Pena,
secretary of the Spanish American Commercial Union;
Warner Miller, of New-York Alexander H. Rice, eX-
Congressman Russell. President Timothy Merrck, OF
the Home Market Club, and William Whiting, OF
Massachusetts, and d. A. II. Manning, Of Dayton,
Ohio Messrs Miller, Russell and Whiting were ap-
pointed a committee to work in connection with
the Spanish American Commercial Union The fol
lowing officers were elected: President f. s. Rogers
ug1ed, Mass vice presidents writing division,
T. A. MOLE of Adams, Mass, and c. H. Mullen,
of Mount Holly Springs, Penn; book dvisiOn) NJ
b. Mason, of Boston, and NJ. S. shattuck, OF Apple
ton Wis. news dvlspn c. G. Weeks, of Skaneatcies
and ". c. Curtis, of Palmer Falls, y. Y; (manlla
divisi0nl J. ". Waterbury, OF New-York City, ana
J. NJ Johnson, Of Mddletown, Ohio STRAW wrapping
divislonl II. S. Van Decarr, OF Lockport, \. y, and
c. NJ smith Of Chicago; board division G. d.
Brown of Portland. Nc, and o. G. Barber, OF Afuon
Ohio chemical fibre divIsion) F. II. Clapp OF Bosion
and r. II. Emerson Of Jackson, Mich secretary ana
treasurer, Oscar c. Crceneaf of Sprngnch, Mass
The association will meet here again next year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-01
MASSACHUSETTS, REPUBLICANS.
THE STATE COMMITTEE COMPLETING ARRANGE
MENTs FOR THE CONVENTION.

MENTS FOR THE CONVENTION. o..
Boston, July 81 (speciaD.-The Republican
National Committee was in session al its
headquarters this afternoon, under the presidency
of Joseph O. BuYdett The selection Of time and
place for the Republican State convention at which
successor 10 Governor Ames will be nominated was the
chief business but with IL went the selection OF
presiding officer for that gathering, and other arrange
ments By unanimous vote 1t was decided to hold
the convention at fremont Temple, Boston, on Sep
tcmbor 25 1t was also decided TO ask
Ex-Governor George D. Robinson to be tho
president OF the convention, and Henry
Cabot Lodge to be chairman of the Committee on
Resolutions Ex-Governor John D. Long. of Hing
ham Judge A. A. Putnam, Of Uxbrdsc; I. g. spanld'
ing, of Northampton. and John 5. Brayton, OF Fan
River were appointed on that committee "a mem
bers at large The arrangement OF a new basis iot
the represen alton OF the state al conventions was
left I'm the hands of Theodore G. Bates OF Wore'er
Joseph o. Bllrdett of bingham: J. Otis WaIdweii
Of fiaverhill: Judge Henry J. Wells, OF CambrMee,
T. o. Buffnton, of Leominster. and Myron 7. Mshsr,
and they Will report at the next meeting OF the stle
COMMITTEES. A change in the basis of representation
Is made every years. and the present one hnges
upon the Harrison and Morton vote cast last year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-01
VIOLATING THE LIQUOR LAW AT AsBURY PARK

VIOLATING THE LIQUOR LAW At ASBURI P1hh.
Asbuy Park. July 81 (speciaD.-No little excite
ment was caused here this afternoon by the arrest
of Georgc Rohwe. tho proprietor OF the Seaside House
and the Palace Cottages two boarding houses at Grand
and Munroe ayes. He was charged with keeping
barroom in the basement Of OF the buildings. Ho
was alragncd before Justice GOricn. lie denied that
he ever violated the law prohibiting the sale OF liquor
or beer within the limits Of the borough The prosccu
ton produced number Of persons who testified that
they had purchased beer in his place. One witness
testified that bottled beer kept In big fec box in
the basement. When he wanted some he would take
two bottles OF the ce-boN and lay - cents upon
shelf IN the corner Of the room. Rothwell was
locked up Police Headquarters in default Of bonds,
10 await the action of the Grand Jury In October.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-01
THE WEATHER REPORT.
FORECAST TILL s p. NJ. THURSDA'

FORECAST TILL p. NJ THURSDAY
Washington, July 3l.-For New-England and Easrra
New.YOr fair, except local showers In the sou'he''
portion OF Eastern NewYork no decided change In TEN
perature
For Eastern Pennsylvania NcwJersey and Deiaw'fe'
threatening and local showers no decided ehanse
In temperature.
For Maryland and Virginia, continued thfea'oh"s
weather and light rains, except In the wesVe'" p''
OF Virginia ana Maryland, fair; warmer.
For the Caronas, light local showers
For Georgia Alabama and Florida fMr'
For Mississippi, Louisiana Arkansas ana Eas'e'"
Texas fair warmer.
For Tennessee and Kentucky fair'
For West Virginia, western fehhs'""'
Ncw-York Ohio and Indiana, Iair
For Michigan, fair. followed BY sho"e,s' 0OO,''
For Wisconsin Mnnesoia and Iowa. hsn' io''' o'e'
cooler.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-01
PREFERENCES or OHIO DEMOCRATS.

Columbus. Ohio, July 81 (srecian.-An evening paper
publishes a statement from each county In the state
where the delegates 10 the Democratic State conven-
ton have been chosen. giving their preferences for
Governor. The summary gives Congressman Campbell
374 votes, ex-Congrcssman L. T. Neal 19G and Virgil
p Kline Of cleveland So Hamilton and CuyahOga
Counties the two largest In the state have not yet
selected delegates anil 1t is predicted that the former
will be solid for Campbell which, II the above figures
are correct lnsuics his nomination.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-01
USEFULNESS OF sANDHrLL CRANES

jacksonville, Fla, July 81 tspeciaD.-Scveral Or
lando families have pet sandhlll cranes which they
find alert night watchers 80 tramp>or THIEF can aT
proach their premises without hearing clear bugle
note of alarm. Major Foster has flock of orares.
He had one pair to which the wild ones paid frequent
visits ard several were enticed under wire netting and
their wings clipped. farmer finds that pair Of
these birds are as good two hands az keeping the
worms off hts tobacco. They carefully take row
after row. and Il is sly worm that escapes the Keen
ewes and the sharp bills Of the cranes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-01
prMnnELLING RHODE IsLANp,s LICENSE BILL

REMODELLIYG RHODE ISLANDS LICENSE BILL
Providence. July 81 (speciab.-The second cor
ference committee on the liquor law has not been
able TO agree on law. The Republicans have con
sented TO the appointment OF commissioners by tho
Mayors. and have agreed that the minority party
shall have one out OF the three in each city, but m:
Democrats insist that their representative shall have
the three years term, and to this the Republicans
will agree.