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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-04
WHY THEIR ELECTION WAS NOT HELD.

Tho published statements yesterday that the society
OF the Sons Of the Revolution had elected officers were
inaccurate 1t was the intention that the officers
should be elected and the names printed as having
been chosen we're the ones which appeared on tickets
which were distributed among the members OF the
society who were present at the meeting. "hen'
however, the proposition was made by President IAN
madge that the election begin after the revised con-
suton should have been discussed ana adopted al
important point raised Ethan Allen SAID that
the election would be Illegal as the constitution sam
that such election should take place on December
g. Tho president said that although the members
had been negotiating three months In advance Tor
suitable place Of meeting for December D. they couid
not get one The suggestion that they would Keep
eating and talking until midnight, and then eiect
officers on December g. met with roars OF laughter
AS that would be late for the reporter to walt M
Hopson having charge of tho press arrangements saa
that the ticket would be elected beyond doubt.
President Tallnadge said yesterday thai was &C.
cided when midnight not 10 go on WIN 'he
election, II might look like tagging technlcal an,
vantage. 1t accordingly appointed for The thlII
Monday in December, at Frances Tavern, Pearl ana
Broad sts. the polls to be open from 3 10 ., and
A. X. Thompson and Ethan Allen TO act as tellers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-04
MIR. coRBry,S COLLECTION OF WILD ANIMALS

MIR. CORBIy'S COLLECTION OF WILD ANIMALS
Clanmont n H. Dec. 3-The remnant OF the
wild animals sent from Dakota by Austin Corbin
passed through this town this afternoon In charge
~ William Kiebcrt of Mandan. Kiebert says he lef
Dakota November 10 with twenty animals In hrs,-
class condition. There eleven deer. six ante
lone two moose and two elk All went well until they
reached the Nickel Plate lne when their train was IN
collision with freight and the car containing the
animals was left total wreck. -Four deer eScapeu
70 the woods one being captured the following morn
inc. one elk received a broken Jaw and they were
ohIlred 10 kill her 4 moose was found in the Wreck,
End tranman thinking him dying struck him IN ne
head lie was taken on the train, but was killed
ia,er Three anteopcs eight deer and one moose
died afterwau. there being left one elk, one moose
one antelope and two deer. All are badly cut ABOUT
the legs and lame
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-04
1rc1Sr.rroy IN NORTH D4KOTI

Bismarck. n. d.. Dec. 3.-Ihe Legislature co"' -
=. - o,cIocl, this afternoou Little business was
transacted save the announcement Of standing oo"'
mittees in the House and the introduction Oh oiiis o'
legislation, revenue, banking and mills r S'n'
introduced bill providing that all mus Sn",,
grain for toll or exchange shall be pupno' auN ,
not take more than one-elghth for gFnGIT ationaI
Banking bill provides how banks o ,n 90, 1000 Cor
NAV he Organized and fixes pel,atI III, ~ -ro,,sas
eaeS and every violation Mr. WaIs all o Pr0ySSef
a complete new revenue syste he COMMITTEES on rem-
perance which is friendly and fTm be w msde on The
get favorable report "A nSSa January and in the
Ssnate b was introduced authorizing railroad CV OH
NAMES 10 hold sell or guarantee lahus ior '"' P'
pose Of lands for Irrigation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-04
LIE LEWIS S. COY FAILURE.


PHILADELPHIA. Dec. 3.-Therc were some Important
dcvclopmonts to-day IN the surprising failure OF Lewis
s. Cox & Co., beyond the action OF the Sheriff OF
Montgomery County in Ievying upon tho house and
other personal property Of Mr. Cox at Ogontz, under
execution on the 900 Judgment note OF George
Victor trustee for the creditors. William NJ singery'
whose only interest IN tho business was that OF
large creditor and who not embraced In the list
for whose benefit judgment was entered yesterday,
went into court to-day and secured stay OF proceed
ings Judge Gordon granting preliminary injunction
restraining for time the sale OF the goods In the
store at No. 300 Chestnutst, which were attached
under writ issued against Lewis Cox and Lewis S.
Cox & Co. Mr.. snccrly, I'm his affidavit for the In
junction declares that 'COxs debt TO him exceeds al
Cox's other debts combined. On July !, 1889,
Mr. Slngorly says he purchased from Cox the business
OF the store at No n20 Chcstnut-st Tor ABOUT
$4,000. which sum has been paid In full sngcriy
then took exclusive possession Of the store. On De
cember - 1850. he says that Cox executed judgment
note as Lewis 5. Cox and Lewis s. Cox ~ Co., for
$4,000, in favor of George Victor. or assigns,
trustee on which judgment note Judgment was en-
tered on the same day. \ writ OF feri facas ISSUED
thereon and was placed in the hands OF the Sheriff
OF Philadelphia county. Slngerly believes that no
debt IS or was due 10 George Victor, the plain In
his Individual capacity and that these proceedings
were instlgated by Cox himself, 10 free him from
liability TO answer Singerlys claims
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-04
STATE DALEY CONFERENCE.

Utica n Y, Dec. "a conference of the sta's
Dairy Commissioner with the assistant commissioners
and experts In dairy products was begun IN this city
This afternoon Tie following gentlemen in al
.andance state Commissioner j. X. Brown, OF
Holland Patent; Assistant Commissioners Van Nalken
berg Of New-York City, Drexeins of Buffalo, Tu'ey
Of Carlyle Perry of Rochester, and Tuhill OF Wash
ingtonville; Department Chemist Dr. r. d. Clark Of
Albany: Vinegar Expert a. L. Delano, of MlddlepOit
naiTv Exprt j. J. sorogan of New-YOgk City }. f..
RYAN of Troy; William G.. Spence. OF olttNilie, and
A. d. Cady of Freeville. The object OF the con
ienance f. IL interchange views on the work of the
department and to increase its efficiency.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-04
DISCUSSING THE ELECTORAL MACHINERY

DISCUSSING THE ELECTORAL MACHINERI.
There an interesting discussion last night after
the regular monthly meeting Of the West Side Rcpub-
lican Club at No. LOO West seventy flsst, upon tho
question, Should the machinery for Presidential and
Congressional elections be controlled by Federal law"
Leopold Leo, who male the opening speech, argued tha
such control would be unconstitutional although be Was
personally inclined 10 sympathize with the aims OF
those who wish to secure National regulation OF
National elections. Samuel II. Randall took OPP
pOste ground, bsnS his argument for National control
upon the famous general welfare clause. and also
upon that clause In the Constitution guaranteeing 10
each state republican form OF govern
mcnt. such form of government does not
I'm reality, exist at present of the states he
thought, and many Of those present agreed with him
I'm hts demand for National control OF elections for
officers OF the Federal Government.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-04
TRUNK.LINE PROBLEMS CONSIDERED.
PASSENGER BUSINESS COMMISSIONS ABOLISHED

THE DIFFICULT QUESTION OF PHINAiE
STOCK CARS.
There was a numerous and important gathering Vi
railroad officers at the office OF the Trunk Line Asso
citation yesterday, but the results were not DECISIVE
IN some respects. The trunk line presidents met
d.eratons of the New England roads and the ROADS
included In the Central Traffic Association ABOUT
twenty of the Western lines were represented la 80
proportion OF their presidents. All the uunh ii"0
were represented except the Philadelphia ana keaone
Chairman George r. blanchard, of the Central lrainc
Association, attended the conference EA-ooulhS
,o,er Albert Fink who has just arrived from Europe
dropned In on the meeting. and had pleasant woruS
10 exchange with ali who were present lie uiu ho'
,cmain through the deliberations, ana inc mcc'i"s
did not consider the question OF permanent Successor
10 him. -
The only question settled by the conference was
that of the abolition of commissions on p"s''e
business The trunk line presidents had ALREADY 'oie"
Cor their withdrawal but yesterday resolution was
adon,ed extending the prohibition over all territory
cast of Chicago Exceptions were made IN Inc cas-
of the Grand Trunk Of Canada and me Ceh'fai '0
mont to the extent Of permitting them 10 pay sum
commissions as were deemed necessary 10 meet .io
competition of the Canadian Pacific IN points "''
affecting trunk line territory Passenger
lucius Tuttlo is confident that this action mean,
bpsiness, in spite of the record of customary ahu@i
.o,,tions IN tho same effect which have heretofore
come 10 naught ,.. 49, al,
The subject Of abandoning the use OF prlVa'e sooN
cars on the associated roads proved TO DC 100 hno
%. final solution Tho discussion was long am am
anmaed but few roads reluctant TO suiIoi
the use of these cars, owing 10 the existence 1 oo
tracts with shippers. The system Is cOnieSscuH "a. az
expensiye one for the railways The pay nles W ,0
nftyate shippers corporations providing ms eIurp
mrent eat up The transportation charges, ana: noc
over the system opens the doors 10 unprlhsslpmnu
msnjpulation OF tariff rates. resolution was Hdiy
osered forbjddng the OF private stock cars Dus
II was lost by the negative votes OF the Irand rum
and the Wabash railways. Then the western roa ~
aud Commis sioner Blanchard took charge oil thc malS
in the hone that at future conferences ,hey v".
arrange for terminating such contracts ,hat H.
win Inc abandonment the object OnaDic system lnt
traink lines are pledged against Tie use OF ne cs
whatever action is taken by INC "es'cf" 'oiiP
Tbe meeting adjourned without day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-04
ca11LEMEy TO MEET IN TT. WORTH.

Fort Worth. Tcx Dec. 3 (SpeciaD.-It has been
determined to hold cattemen's convention in Fort
Worth Producers cannot see why cattle should be
80 low when consumption IS greater than at time
when beef cattle selling for sixty per cent more
than they now. Consumers cannot understand
why the price OF beef products should cost them as
much to-day as they did when beef on the hoof was
selling for sixty per cent than II IS today That
these conditions the results Of combinations formed
in the Eastern markets. rather than natural causes Is
the firm belief of nearly all cattle rasers In the
try and in order that such steps may be taken
def the schemes of those in the combinations, this
convention is 10 he held
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-04
,lrrr1rG or wooLGRowERs AT WASHINGTON

MEETING OF WOOLGROWERS AT AShiNGION'
washington Dec. 3.--The National Wool Growers
meeting organized today by the election of Columbus
Delano of Ohio. president; G.. IL. Wallace preNlucht
If the Missouri Wool Growers Association, secretary
An informal discussion of the present condition ana
needs of the wool growing industry occupied share
of today's session. The consensus OF opinion IS
that while the rate of decrease from my million mean
of sheen in 1883 forty million head in 1883 has
been arrested no appreclabc advance has yet been
made 4 Committee on Reorganization and ReSolu.
,Ions. were appointed and will probably report to-
marrow. when further discussion of the subject Will
he had.
This afternoon the members of the convention
called in a body on Secretary Window and Assistant
Secretary Tichenor. Several members of Congress
from the Western States, including those recently
admitted into tho UnOn called at the convention hall
today and expressed themselves as thoroughly in
sympathy with the wool growers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-04
A BARY-BURYER LYNcHED IN MARYLAND.

A BARN-BURNER LYNCHED IN MARY LAND.
Baltimore, Dec. 3 tspeciaD.-Fify angry farmers OF
Prince Georges County in Southern Maryland, early
this morning yDched Joseph Vermillion. who in re
vepge for Imprisonment few weeks ago started OUT
TO burn every barn in the county, and succeeded In
DESTROYING several buildings filled with tobacco and an
unoccuped dwelling house. John Vermillion the
father Of Joseph last saturday taken from his
house by a crowd OF men, stripped and tied TO a tres
and informed that he would be strung up without
ceremony unless he promised to leave the neighbor-
hood and never return. on his knees he promised
and the next day disappeared. His other sons were
also arrested and John Vermllon jr., Informed the
authorities that g. Joe" did the ban-burnng. :" joe
was arrested and confined in the Upper Marlboro jail
pcndng trial. At O'Clock This morning band Of
fifty men wearing white masks entered the village,
proceeded to the jaes house and demanded the Keys
Of the jail. J. A. RIdgway, the keeper, refused to
admit them but was overpowered, bound and gagged
and the locks were broken with hammers Nermillon'
powerful man. fought desperately for his life and
In the struggle his clothing was torn from his Dolly
Finally Of the mob more brutal than the rest Struck
the prisoner on the head with piece OF Iron. rope
was then fastened about the neck of the scnsecss man
and in hafnaked condition he was carried by four
hanged to a glrder At daylight his lfeess body was
cut down by the villagers. The dead mans tntue
brothers, occupying cells adjoining his IN the ia were
Informed BY the mob that If the court acquitted mem
and they did not Immediately leave the county they
would meet a similar fate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-04
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
LIKELY TO SUCCEED CHAIRMAN ABBOTT
THE WESTERN STATES ASSOCIATION A'hhr"iN'

IrKrIy tn SUCCEED CHAIRMAN ABboil'
THE WESTERN STATES ASSOCIATION A'"hii''
ayr u w1rsoN-JUDGE CooLEY's LEIIEh'
49,. M. y ,s,ecisD-As the time approaches
- az o,sc,,op Of a chairman Of tho Wes'crn S'a'cs
passenger Association. there has como aiu'os' oS'
- a.. sa, In spite of the fact that Nharhs"
Abbott has said positively that ne Wo"" NV 80
. "a election more than a majority OF 'ic I'"''
IT. continuance In office. Perfect unahhN must &c
h.d however in the election, ana Inc Ni'o" anu "'0
'.,,nr,on are on record as saying they VIII favor
ps -. ,h.n Chairman Abbott. Next 10 Chair
- ,,hott the majority of the Ines undoubtedly
,svor E. p wilson, general passenger agent o' inc
Northwestern II is asserted by all the mchoers Vi
,,a association that man known personally W o"s'
r,embcr will alone be successful; THIS sen'in'ei'
nolnts 10 the election Of Mr.. Wilson,
ASIDE from the doubt 4, the future craftsmanship.
4, IL known that Burlington and Northern ana inc
MINNEAPOLIS and st. Louis have attempted TO Withdraw
nom the association, being prevented only by the
agreement itself which provides that no line can WIN
draw before January 81 1890 Their alleged reason
was that some of the lines had not exposed all thoir
secret contracts, provided by the agreement. Inc
new chairman, therefore, will probably, as his frst
duty, be compelled TO settle quarrel which Is LII
fair way 10 disrupt the association.
The meeting to-day OF the association was given up
mainly 10 discussion of Judge Cooley's famous
object lesson letter, and the proper answer 10 10
sont 10 the chairman OF the inteTsia q WA fomnd
Impossible 10 frame letter which should repiescm.
the unanimous sentiment of the lines. me rr ~
was accordingly instructed 10 write TO Judge COoe. W
that effect closing his answer with me eApTs sio
OF his confidence that all members of the sssocat0n
are oujte anxious TO make the best possible use "
anv ssnesestion he (Judgc Cooley may have to make
Other business of importance was 'nr cpIon ticket
should be honored until the last day Oh tHo f rse
for which II issued, ana me saop .nJ New
.of fare and one-thrd on all On''s'i""' ""'
holiday excursions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-04
THE DOCTOR TRIED TO BE FUNNY.

William Higgins has been in Bellevue ospl'a since
September 90, suffering from stab wound said 10
have been inflicted by Martin OConnor who Is uhuer
arrest Daily certificates have been sent from inc
hospital 10 the Jefferson Market Police court auo"'
Higginss condition. Yesterday. as usual an u, U,"o>
called AT the hospital and received from DR.. W. y.
Nc Arney the following certificate: This is TO ccrlty
that William Higgins IS sim unable TO leave the nos
pial. and hat his appetite for certificates IS sun
lmsatsfcd. II was signed by DR.. Mccartney Jusu ,O
Ford thought that this was rather an impuden ceIln
cafc and he accordingly summoned the writer before
him The doctor apooghed 10 the justice SAYING INA,
he was extremely tired and veXed when hs WIZ S
the certificate, and that he did not Know IL was iOr
the court Justice Ford dismissed him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-04

REySSELAER COUNTY's RETURNS NOT YET IN.
Albany Dec (SpecaD.-lt the intention of
tho state officers meet Wednesday a. a state
Eoar1 of Canvasscrs; but the returns were slow In
canning especially those from Kings, ST. Lawrence
aud RENSSELAER, Rensselaer, alone Is lacking now
Thc formal call for the canvassers TO has not
or becn sent out. By law they must convene ana
;ysss upon the result by December II.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-04
covrPyoR GORDON RETURNING TO GEORGIA

GOVERNOR GORDON RETURNTNG TO GEURGII.
Chicago, Dec. Ex-Governor Gordon. OF Georgia.
started to return to Atlanta tonlg t. lie leaves his
wife and daughter here and VIII endeavor TO return
by saturday evening, December Z and participate In
the ption at the Union League lie will certainly
get here by the time Of the opening OF the Auditorium.
where he Will be Of the Speakers together with
President Harrison and several other distinguished
guests The Governor expressed himself highly
a,ed with the reception he received In Chicago AN
was greatly astOnshed at the magnitude and beauty
NJ ibis city. lie says he did no. realize that thcre
were as many southern people In Chicago as there
ara
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-04
, rPrRuTF TO J. II. BATES e. co.

1.-THE Journalist of this city, in Its ISSUE OF
october &C. published extensively illustrated article
on the development of the business of the great Eng
lish soap firm Of a. r. Pears III
the last 100 years. 1t referred 10 inc
newspaper advertising agency of J. H. Bates Oh 'ni'
city, and the part it had played in spreading .iio
name of Pears. Among other things II ssu' lno
history of Mr. Batess agency is TOO familiar 10 news
naner workers to require any EXTENDED mention here
Strict integrity business morality in the teSt sense
Of that much abused but lilte-understood term ana
commercial farsightcdness of cmarkaOle accuracy,
have always characterized the dealings of the agency
of which Mr. Bates is the head and which bears MS
honorable name.n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-04
THE NEW ART MUSEUM FOR BROOKLYy.

conference of members Of the Brooklyn Insului'
and of directors of the Art Association OF Brooklyn
was held last evening in the Art Association building
to consider plans for carrying the new museum
project into effect Among those present were '" IL
Hustled. B. H. Smith. the Rev. DR.. G. h. Hail. Pro-
lessor Franklin Hooper, II. p sheldon' Edwin Beers
and F. H. Berri Addresses were made by several
~ those present I'm regard TO the scheme. Professor
HOOPER stated that site had been set apart IN no
East side lands and that bill TO carry out the plan,
for the erection of museums of art ana science Nol
he Introduced I'm the Legislature in January II was
decided TO hold another conference soon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-04
4 PET TONO4T BITES ITS MISTRESS.

A big tomcat, which had been pet In the home
of william Blair. at No. $50 Iiester-st' had 1T
yesterday and made spring at Mrs Blair when She
tried 10 drive It out Of bedroom. She put up her
apron TO shield her face and the cat bit her on the
arm severely. After finging the animal against th1
Policeman Raleigh, OF the Mulberry-st sQuld' who
shot the cat.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-04
PoLICY-HOLDERS BUY THE CAP

POLICY -HUUDEhS BU I IHE CATII M wv m
Hartford, Conn., Dec. 3.-Sevcral hundred poicy-
holders of the Phoenix Mutual Life insurance COM
pany met today TO vote on accepting legislative per
mission to buy the capital stock. After long debate
resolution was passed to pay $3.50 share for the
stock from the surplus Of the company The syndicate
Of directors who have held the controlling Interest IN
trust since last spring, at once sold 1t In accordance
with the terms OF the trust 10 the company ana II
stands now I'm the name OF Insurance commissioner
vler who as trustee for policy holders, Will to-
morrow elect fifteen directors all Of whom must be
participating pocyholders
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-04
RAISED a54 BUSHELS OF CORN on AN ACRE

RAISED o54 BUSHELS OF CORN ON AN ACHE.
Columbia. ;. C., Dec. (speclaD-"The American
Agriculmrst" last year offered $500 for the largest
yield Of corn 10 one acre In the United states' Inc
Agricultural Department OF this State offered the
same amount provided the prize taken in this
state. The record has been broken By Mr.. Drake, Of
Marlboro, a noted cotton county. who has made 2ol
bushels and 40 pounds Of shclled corn on one aero
This yield only allows South Carolina TO retain the
worlds record. which she has had for thirty years on
200 bushels and twelve quarts Of corn made by
DR. Parker. near Columbia. 1t Is as well to mention
that the Palmetto State also probably holds the iecor
on an acre Of oats. 1s7 bushels, and an acre Of
sweet potatoes. 800 bushels. Mr. Drake VIII
receive IL O00 for this record breaking acre.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-04
KANSAS AND NEBRASKA RATES.

Chicago, Dec s (SpecaD.-The general managers
Of the Interstate Commerce Railway Associauoh i"''
to-day to consider the question OF arranging proper
tariffs for ALL the Kansas and Nebraska lines. The
question came up under the decision Of Chairman
Walker, Faithorn, Mdgley and Finley. In some cases
the rates counter 10 the equahed basis Of rates
agreed upon as between Omaha, Lincoln and other
cities 10 Eastern points The discussion to-day
shaved great divergence OF opinion. The burlington,
Union Pacific and Burlington and Missouri River roads
,ef,sed to- in any way change the basis OF rates while
D,her lines were as determined that the change
hould he made None Of the lines objected TO a raise
~ rates but many Of them did object 10 any action
III - night cause future hostile legislation. 1t
med mat the Kansas and Nebraska lines had already
suffered sufficiently by such leSfsla'ion and It would
re- Whole day was spent IN frnltcss discussion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-04
CRITIoIsIYG THE NAVASSA VERDICT.

Baltimore. Dec 3-1he verdict yesterday IN the
case Of the eighteen Navassa rioters is much criticised
According to the evidence presented Key and IaSker
were jointly engaged in the murder of James Mahon
The latter pulled the victim from his hiding Place
and held him last while the former killed him yet,
according TO the verdict, is guilty Of murder III
the first degree, and the other IS acquitted Ana tc
other sixteen men indicted abetiors and accessories
are ignored the jury announcing In court that they
could
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-04
EARTHQUAKE IN yEw-HAMPsHIRE.

Dover, y. H., Dec. 3-Early this morning the ia
Inhabitants of Alton Bay awakened by an earth
quake shock which Jared the houses. Many persons
rushed from their beds. Crockery and glass;
ware were broken, and clocks were stopped at ~
A second shock was experienced, which was more
severe than the first. The people then rushed from
their houses fearing that they would fall The bell
on the steamer Mount Washington, which lay In tho
middle of The bay. was Tng. The SHOCK was also
felt at Alton and Clifford, but was not SO severe Ill
thOse