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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-11
TRAFFIC ON THE STATE CANALS.

Albany, Dec 1O-The annual report OF the Super
intendent OF Public Works, Mr.. Shanahan, on the
tonnage of the state canals is complete The whole
number of tons freight carried during the last
was 1910 1862 gain of 427421 tons over last year.
The value of the property carried was s154,5s4222.
The number of tons Of freight shipped through the
canals which was destined for New-fork was
,993,774, and was valued at $5O704,s1s. The
number of new boats which were built and put mo
service on the canals during the last season was
ffy-eght, having carrying capacity OF ll'oIo IONS
Included in the traffic the Champisin canal 1t Is
shown that 1872 436 shipped from this State
into Canada, while 190O22 tons came from Canada
into this State There shipped into Vermont
1851 tons, while 6765 tons were received from that
State. -,
The fastest time ever made upon the canal was that
of the steamer Coriies, which arrived at Wess Troy
on December l. The boat left Buffalo loaded with
G,IOO bushels of wheat and made the trip, 345 miles,
In less than four days and d half Inc canas Were
opened for public use on May l. and closed at midnight
on November 80.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-11
A DECISION FOR THE SANTA FE Road.

Chicago, Dec 1O.-A dispatch from Topeka, Kan
says: " The supreme Court has handed down de
csiOn in the of the AtchisOn, Topeka and
Santa Fe Railway against d. c. Lindley, which in
wolves question not previously raised in the
On February 26. 1887 Lindley filed his petition
against the company TO recover $500, 900 damages
for personal injuries received. While stopping at
station Lindley got top Of the rear portion of
the train attached to the engine and by sudden
forward motion thrown Off and received injuries.
Judgment was rendered against the company for the
sum Of &9,S33 The company excepted and brought
the up TO this court. The petition alleged that
the conductor directed the plaintiff to climb top
of the and signal for the front portion Of tho
train TO be backed up and the engineer suddenly
threw open the throttle and started the with so
much force as to pitch the plaintiff head foremost
down upon the track The court says that the order
Of the conductor to go on top OF the and help
signal entirely without the routine of his duties
and it voluntarily obeyed by Lindley It could
not fasten any liability on the railroad company He
occupied merely the position of passenger who
voluntarily assumed dangerous position at the re-
quest OF a conductor, a matter Of accommodation.
The court reverses the Judgment of the lower court'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-11
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR GO VISITING.

OFF TO PoUGHKEEPsIE TO-DAY - PLANS FOR
THE ANNUAL BALL.
Poughkeepsie Commandery No AZ. knights Tempiar
stationed at Poughhecpse. has extended invitation
TO Palestine Commandery, No. Is, Of this city, to
make pilgrimage to Poughkcepsie, which has been
accepted by Palestine Commandcry and to-day Is the
time fixed for their departure Eminent Sir KNIGHT
Henry IIasbrouck is the Eminent Commander OF Pough
keepsic Commandery, and as commander of the nome
commandery will have charge Of the festivities Orcat
preparations have been made for welcoming tho facS
tine Knights. The Sir knights Of Poughkeepsc, new
burg Rondout, Sing Sing and other places along the
Hudson River Valley will aid in the reception 10
Palestine.
Orders have been issued by Eminent Sir hhsht
Alfred Taylor, commander OF Palestine Commahuery'
directing the Sir knights of the commandery assemble
In full uniform, coat, cap, belt and sword, 'ou'' a.
o'clock at the Grand Central Station. The IRAN
will start at 80, and will return with the Vsiins
knights at about L. o'clock. Eminent sir hns"'
Charles T.. Lansing, of No. 100 Broadway, Is chairman
of the committee, and Robert Is. Iarason OF 10 IN
South Wamsi, is treasurer. The commahuuu, d mo
be escorted on this occasion by about ONO H"'
Knights OF his command. po,.stira
After the return from this pilgrimage the f,i
Knights will settle down to active work in prPai 49,
for their twelfth annual reception and paii az ~; ~.
Metropolitan Opera House, on January ~: my .a,.
man OF the executive committee Is sir knlght 0e a.
II. Bradburn, gcneralssimo. The chairman oi .ho
executive committee is Sir knight James ": madei n
and the associate chaImen are Sir knights Eu" .aa,ra
HARDER and William 4. Goundie. \ special no" hniI
of this reception will be tho knight Templar urn'
under the direction of Sir knight Wallace a. Do"n''
the captain general OF the commandery
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-11
ORGANIZING THE STATE NAVAL RESERVE

The formation Of State Naval Reserve with all the
privileges OF the Safe National Guard considered for
some time before bill was passed at the last session
OF the Legislature providing for Naval Reserve The
bill looked upon avorably by those interested in the
maritime supremacy OF the United States opposed
rule by officers OF the National Guard including
AdiutanGenera Porter who did think the reserve
would I'LL any " long felt want" Once the bill was
passed, Captain Philip b. Low organized the nucleus
the First Battalion, composed OF four companies
meeting last night at No S7S Sixhave battalion was
permanently organized volunteer organization to
which members must be elected after passing physical
examination Every applicant for membership be az
least five feet six inches in height be proposed
by two members. Regular monthly dues were fixed at
the meeting last night at seventyhve a month.
Headquarters will be at No. S7S Sixth.ave. --r the
following six months and meetings will be held every
Tuesday night
The Federal Government will ultimately supply proper
ships, small arms and uniforms and bear the
whole expanse Of fitting the organization Several
graduates OF the Annapolis Naval Academy now officers
Of the battalion. Lieutenant George f. Kent elected
last night Among the working enthusiastic
members and member Of the Recruiting Committee is
George L. Norton, OF " The Marine Journal Recruiting
In order.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-11
DEMOCRATIC SCHEMES IN IOWA.

Chicago, Dec. 10 (SpeciaD.-A dispatch from Les
Mones Iowa, says The indications increase that the
lower house of the Legislature will start of lively.
The Democrats assume that they entitled TO a
choice of the Speaker the ground that majority
of the voters in favor Of the Democrats. They
intend 10 fight for IT. AS ifty-one members
stituue quorum of the House, 1t follows that both
sides will need pay attention to their health Unless
a compromise is made, Mr.. Boise need not expect an
Inauguration before the middle of February. Both
sides are watching each other and planning for
cess. 1t would not be surprising If the election OF
Senator Allison figured In compromise between the
two factions. The Republicans would rather secure
the reelection of Allison than the speaker for with
the Republican control of the Senate much Of the
injurious work of the Speaker and the House could be
ne satved. Proceedings have been began to prevent
Representative Law OF Winnebago County, from talk
Ing his seat the ground that he IS not citizen,
but an alien. 1t will probably fail as also the
Democratic scheme to sixteen other Rep
resentatves on the ground that the counties electng
them have not the constitutional number Of in
habltauts,"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-11
ARTISTIC GIFTS FOR CHRISTMAS

At tho art galleries Of William Schaus. No. 2o4
Fifth-ave., are now exhibition the rarest and most
valuable of holiday gifts in oil and water color paint
ings by famous artists we'll etchings engravngs
Braun photographs and fac smiles suitably and
artiStcaly framed. Prominent among new etchngs
Is Haigs beautiful Interior of the Cathedral at
Toledo which Is shown mounted In mahogany
frame toned in color to the picture and delicatey
carved In fretwOrk at the corners Waner's etchngs
OF Morning. and Evening after Breton, and Christ
mas Evening"" after Milsis, arc some of the other
etchings. A phOtogravure Of Christ and the Rich
Man, after Hoffman, in the first state Of which there
are only twenty-five and only one hundred in the
second state, occupies prominent place in the store
Charming facsimiles' Of water color painting are
shown after many famous French artists Bram's
carbon photographs reproduce with gellous power
In light and shade. Rembrandt's famous "Syndic"
and his portrait of the National Gallery, London.
Other Brauns In special demand this season are The
iiemi.crclc of the SOrbonne' and The Banquet to
the Civic Guard" This house Imports for the holidays
great variety of artistic Vienna photograph frames
in metals iaald with enamels and other rare artistic
novelties,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-11
THE AMERICAN FEDERATION or Lho""
THE DELEGATES WELCOMED TO BosIoN 'i
GOVERNOR AMEs AND MAYOR HART.

GOVERNOR AMES AND MAYOR HAhI'
Boston, Dec 1O-Thc convention OF the American
Federation of Labor met IN the Common Coun'n
Chamber of the City Hall to-day, and was calleu "
order by the president, Samuel Gompers,' ho q"
once sent a committee TO inform Governor Amos anu
Mayor Hart that the convention had sssemoled in'
entrance of these gentlemen was the signal ior soa
applause, which continued until Governor Amc' was
introduced and adde's the convention. lhc "os
ernor welcomed the delegates TO MASSACHUSETTS, iio
said there Is no natural antagonism between capia
and labor without capital labor Is hampcreu' out
without labor capital becomes unproductive' III
your discussions said the Governor believe you
will bear in mind that those relations are recprooa''
and that TO shift the of power TOO far IN ener
direction is TO invite disaster" Mayor Hart made
brief address lie referred to tho elghth0ur mo'e-
ment saying it seemed him that ii could not De con-
fined TO any one class alone. The better we learn
that We are one, that nobody can live unto hlnsei
alone, the better 1t will be for all"
An address by President Gompers on the benehts
Of organized labor followed, after which comin,-
tee on credentials appointed, and the cOn'eh'o"
took a recess. ...
At the second session. at p. M, the report OF mo
committee credentials gave seventy-one deega,es
present representing organizations in every part OF the
country An invit alton from the city of Boston 10
carriage ride this afternoon accepted. and after
the appointment of minor convention officers, IL was
voted TO adjourn until a. nj. tomorrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-11
THE PRESIDENTS OFFICE MAY BE MOVED.

THE PRESIDENTS OFFICE MAY BE MOVED.
1t is probable that the Office of the president Of
Columbia College will be moved from Hamilton Hall
into the house formerly occupied by Pr sdent Barnard,
tho roege campus The committee of the
trustees on buildings and grounds, Of which Joseph
W. Harper, John Crosby Brown, Frederick A. Schermer
horn and George /. Peabody are members. recently
decided to fit up rooms I'm the former presidents home
Office for the president and a.so rooms for the
meetings of the trustees. This Will be done unless
tho trustees. in their next meeting show unwilling
ness to from their present comfortable quarters
The present Office OF the president will be held 10y
Acting. President Driser. VINO, when eX-MayOr Seth
Low Is formally installed president, will become
tie warden Of the school OF Arts.
The object In moving tho seats of authority from
the building OF the School OF Arts TO separate build
ing is probably to prevent the idea that the School
Is especially faN ore1 by thc ruling body and
its head. The " old president house, f. j. com
monty called. present contains the class rooms Of
number Of professors and instructors repre- emitting
all the schools and the basement is fitting up a
gymnasium for tie students. The trustees and pres-
dents viii probably be on the first floor
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-11
MUST PROVIDE FOR MRS. FosD1cKs SUPPORT.

MUST PROVIDE FOR MRS. FOSDICK'S SUPPORT.
Albany, Dec. 10 (SpeciaD.-Another chapter in the
Fosdick family's troubles ended to-day by a
decision In the Court of Appeals in favor of Mrs
tosdck The was cambridge S. Clark. As
trustee OF Jennie b. Fosdick agt. c. Baldwin Fosdick
and Charles b. FoS1ick; and II went to the highest
court on appeal by the defendants from a iudg-
ment OF the Court Of Common Pleas affirming judg.
"e' eh'ereo on an order overriding demurrer the
complaint The action brought TO recover the
quarterly instaiment of 1925 December 1, 1885.
as provided In certain articles Of separation between
femme r. tosdick and her husband the defendant,
:. BALDWIN fosdick Mr. and Mrs Fosdick were
married April II. 1873. but shortly afterward agreed
separate. Fosdick formally promised 10 pay his
rife 50 500 year for her support and his father
'hares b. Fosdick became his surety This amount
vas 10 be paid quarterly during Mrs FosdIcks natural
life. or until her remaTiage. In September iss5.
Mrs. Fosdick secured In Rhode Island an alsolufc
divorce. and when the next quarterly Instalment he
came due, Fosdick refused 10 pay H. The defence
that the decree OF absolute divorce terminated
the separation agreement Judge Potter writes the
opinion holding that II IS clear that the agreement
o. separation is still valid
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-11
WILL or AN ECCENTRIC MARYLAypER

hagestowr Md, Dec. 10 (speciaD.-The will of
osp'sin Henry Smith, eccentric Marylander who
od recently al Kansas City, received here to-day
'or pOos'e After making certain requests It d o. IS
'n~' inc funeral expenses shall not exceed $50 that
rs UoaI De wrapped in cloth and packed in I'M
idohoa iine and that SIS be paid person 10 pour
wafer lto his coffin until the lime has cremated the
uo'h LEG VIII also directs that Captain Smiths name
Vo Pi'.0' On 'ne family monument In the cemetery at
u'S p'@ec out That his ashes repose IN an urn at
80 40 G''{. captain Smith leaves a fortune of
, ln ueq"ss,s 70 relatives and friends In Wash
Costly Maryland Some time ago he
o lin Tro.IumenI 70 his wife and two children I'm
kose IN Cemetery, but owing 10 some misunderstood
he VIII Ine managers Of the cemetery he declared
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-11
RECElVING TIE MARINE CONFERENCE.
A NOTABLE COMPANY ENTERTAINED BY SIR
JULIAN AND LADY PAUNCEFoTE.

A NOTABLE COMPANY ENTERTAINED BY SIR
JULIAN AND LADY PAUNCEFoTE.
Washington, Dec. 10 Special. Sir Julian and Lady
Paunceote entertained the delegates to the Maritime
Congress at the British Legation this evening 1t was
a brilliant party and tho company, ono of some 600
guests, including beside the Congress- the Diplomatic
Corps, Cabinet officers Supreme Court Judges, Naval
and Army officers and many Senators and Repre-
sentatives. The most of them were accompanied by
the ladies Of their families. The legation was never
attractive, and though there was no dancing the
scene festive in its music, flowers, toilets and the
gay spirits of the guests The whole first floor was
opened including the officerooms for wraps. To the
two large drawing rooms, third was added In the
ballroom with its capeted floor, for promenade. and
throughout the house there the beauty and the
sweetness of plants and flowers The presence OF the
Marine Band novelty, TO say the least. Prob
ably for the first time in its history, the American band
played on foreign SOIL for the ground on which the
Legation building stands is foreign ground owned by
Great Britain, and subject TO British law The al
cove above the stairway, where the band was placed,
happened be directly opposite the portrait OF the
Queen in her coronation robes.
The company was received by the host and hostess,
assisted by their daughter, Miss Pauncefote and Mr.
dwaries, the First Secretary of the legation Lady
PauncefOte wore gown of moss green sam DrOcaded
in white lilac low bodice and high shoulders ana
short sleeves. Diamonds and emerads completed t1e
toilet. Miss Pauncefote graceful young woman OF
twenty, was I'm gown of Nils green SILK with TRIM
mngs of white beaded lace. Miss Sibyl PauDcefote
who is seventeen, but not yet fairly out"
white embroidered mule gown. Their Two young
sisters who schoolgirls were In gowns of red slk
eTa Of the cabnet families on account Of the death
of Mrs Harrson's sister.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-11
HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN FARMING.
ADDRESS OF PROFESSOR ROBERTS TO THE STAT


DAIRYMENs' ASSOCIATION.
Ithaca. Dec 10-One of the best attended annual
meetings of the New-Yorl State Dairymcn's Asso-
citation in many years began here to-day in the
Tompkins County Court House Many of the lead
ing members were present, and also eminent dairy
men from other States. Among these who will
make addresses read papers Governor
Hoard of Wisconsin, Dairy Commissioner Brown
of this State, Professor W. w. Cook, director
of the Vermont Agricultural Station Major Henry
L. Alvord, director of the Agricultural Station of
Maryland College; Professor G.. G. Caldwell, of
Cornell University; Professor L. T. Ladd, of the
Geneva Agricultural Station, and Colonel F. ID.
Curtis, of Saratoga.
The meeting opened with highly
interesting address from Professor G.. Z.
Roberts, head Of the agricultural depart
ment of Cornell University, and president
OF the association. He said in part:
II we compare present prices OF farm products with
those prevailing from 1S41 1851 will find that they
are at least 20 per higher while the necessares OF
life which must be purchased the average least
10 per cent lower. The price of labor alone has
vanced for this should be thankful 1t is claimed.
and truthfuly, that the mortgages increasing i'm
proved lands that agriculture is in deporabe condition;
but is this the fault OF agriculture 1t due contnu
ing in the methods and practices applicable a past
generation and to conditions quito different from the
entl From careful and wide observation. am led 70
believe that there has been a time, when the
ditons normal, when farming brought liberal
reward for capital, skill and energy than present
Briefly then. in order TO attain higher success
enrich the land force IL to yield the maximum. make
better quality OF goods find the right then
furnish 1t with what is most in demand. We must
playing at farming.
paper then read by William H. Gilbert,
Of Oswego upon perfect butter, and by Professor
w. w. Cook, on the same subject. A. Wahlim.
of Stockholm, Sweden, gave interesting descrip
ton of the utilization Of skmmillS by evaporsting
it. He said that in the United States 1000 OOO,-
900 gallons of skimmilS went to waste which.
by evaporation at small cost, could be converted
into a solid food and thus become food for animals
of the highest value
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-11
No ONE HURT ON THE EMS.
ANOTHER HERALD" STORY FOLLOWED BY A
QUICK AND COMPLETE DENIAL


QUICK AND COMPLETE DENIAL
The story published in "The Herald yesterday
that tho steamer Ems, of the North German Lloyd
line, which reached Quarantine on Monday evening had
experienced an exceedingly rough passage and that
two OF her passengers had been seriously hurt BY
being dashed against deck fixtures by the force
OF the waves, last evening characterized utterly
absurd. Chief Officer schmid, of the Ems, when seen
by Tribune reporter, said:
Yes have read the article In TIE Herald and
there Is not one word Of truth I'm It, We had a very
falr passage for this time OF the year, as you may
see by the log-book. IL was never necessary for
the captain to order passengers to remain below. As
to the two persons who reported to have been
hurt. by referring to the passenger list here you will
see that no such persons as Tho Herald names
a. having been injured included in 1t and know
that no one bearing either of the names given was
on board.
The story was given out by passenger, IN
tending TO play good Joke upon two reporters who
came ALONGSIDE as we anchored of Quar- anne They
swallowed the whole account the literal truth and
never tried to find out anything more ABOUT Il.
know inc name Of the passenger but would rather
not tell II. OF course the captain and officers are
much provoked that such reflection. even though
II was unwarranted by tho facts should have been
made on their management by the publication OF
this ridiculous yarn. The only truth there In
Il was in regard to the birth OF two children during
the PASSAGE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-11

Washington, Dec. 10.-The December cotton report
Of the Department of Agriculture relates to prices
the plantations. And correspondents report late
maturity In the northern belt early frosts arrested
development of bos. and seriously reduced the
harvest. In the larger and more southern areas,
while killing rosts were reported in localities
in October, losses were neither severe nor general
from that cause. In the most productive portion of
tho belt killing frosts rarely mentioned occurring
until the last week Of November. The season may
therefore be considered long one. The top crop
must be considered fairly abundant. Prices are a
little better than those of last December Farm prices
average follows: Virginia, s.3 cents per pound !;
North COrolna, S5 South Carolina. SO Georgia, g 6
Florida, upland So Alabama, So Mississippi SO
Louisiana, 81; Texas, ga; Arkansas, 8.5, and
Tennessee, 9.3. Quality and nearness to market 8
affect the average slightly.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-11
PRODUCE EXCHANGE SEATS GETTING CHEAP

PRODUCE EXCHANGE SEATS GETTING CHEAP.
The Produce Exchange has appointed A. II. Brown,
s. Jacoby, Alexander Mum. W. *. Everdell, Ge5rgc
Nmine. T. II. Mcintyre and Paul Babcock committee
to ascertain the Of the decline Of the price OF
membership In the Exchange. listen to suggestions
for members. and propose remedial measures Within
the last few years the price OF seats this Exchange
has fallen from $500. reached In 1883, tn $3.50.
several seats To he sold IN January and there is
much curiosity on Change to how much they viii
bring apiece Some members lay this decline to thG
Gratuiy Fund trouble. During the gratulty year
forty two deaths have occurred The wear ends in
April II the deah-raie continues I'm this proportion
the grafuity limit so, will reached before April and
tie fund will be drawn on.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-11
rHE SUIT AGAINST JAMES j. WEST

Chicago Dec 10 (SpeclaD-The criminal cases
against Editor James J. West and Secretary c. f.
Graham. who charged with making fraudulent over
issue Of stock Of The Chicago Tines company were
called for trial before Judge Grinnell this morning
The work Of securing jury continued through
ont the day without the final acceptance Of any The
prosecution WIS represented by Herman J. IIusbamp.
Joseph Il. Dunlop and Cyrus +. Phillips. of New-York
present officers Of The Tines COMPANY Assistant
state Attorney Elliott. Colonel Daniel Mum and Frank
Waller. The defendants were represented By General
/. ~ stiles. Judge Sidney Smith and Frank smith.