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New-York tribune., 1891-12-24
LAUREN O. KENNEDY.

Amsterdam, " Y, Dec. % Cspecial).-LAuren o. Ken.
nedy a well-known resident Of West Galway died this
morning OF peeumonia He had been I'll since Friday.
While in NeyYork about a week ago trsnsactng busi-
in cosae up the Of the late Harvey Kennedy
millionaire banker Kennedy contracted cold that
developed into pneumonia. He seventy three years
Gle and was son Of Colonel James Kennedy who
in 1856 rep,esented Fulton County in Assembly Mr.
Kennedy was brother OF Harvey j. Kennedy, and by the
eea Of the latter fell heir 70 about million dollars
He was large stockhoder in the Farmers National Bank
q Amsterdam. Mr. Kennedy's wife, an unmarried oaughHr
and four sons survive him He was prominent in politics
~ Democrat
New-York tribune., 1891-12-24
CONSTRUCTION DURING THE YEAR 1891.

Chicago, Dec. 23,-The forthcoming issue OF "The
Railway Age and Northwestern Railroader' VIII con-
tain statistical review Of the railway construction
during 1891. According to the figures given, new
track has been laid in fortythree States and Terri
tories on 249 lines and branches to an aggregate OF
416s miles. This increases the railway system OF the
United States 10 III 900 miles. The only portions
of the country in which no track was laid this
year are the States Of Delaware Connecticut, Nevada
and Mississippi, the last named showing In strong
contrast TO the other Southern states in which the ac
tvity has been notable. The States which added the
greatest average are Pennsylvania, Georgia washing
ton South Carolina New York, Montana, Virginia and
West Virginia.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-24
THE NURDER OF MRS. NUysOy.

birmingham, Conn.,, Dec 30 (special-The inquest
to-day in the murder case Of Mrs. Mary L. MunsOn, de-
veloped some facts that strongly against the wife
of John Hawley. who Is new under arrest for the
crime. 1t was brought out that Mrs. HaWley was
Jealous OF the Munson woman, that she had once be-
fore shot at the woman and that she in the
house at the time of the murder. 1t was found that
Hawley was not near the house Mt that time.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-24
vANDERBIIr PRESIDENTS MEET.

The Of the Grand Central Station yesterday were
o NJ railroad presidents The monthly meeting Of the
nresdents OF the Vanderbilt system held conedenty
with the semannual meetings OF the directors OF the
lake SHORE the Michigan Central and the CanadA Southern
The financial Of the last three named companies
,,rI he found in The Trbunes financial column. The
o,nert of Wall Street was generally favorable 10 the
exhibits The meeting of the New-York Central will
he held next Wednesday. and It is generally expected
that an extra dividend OF per cent will be declared
The meeting OF the presidents OF the vanderbilt system
resulted in no action OF public interest
New-York tribune., 1891-12-24
A MANIlC on THE TEAM.

Kansas City, Mo-, Dec. 23.-The Rock Island train
came In from the East late yesterday morning with
most undesirable passenger aboard There was man
crouching the Of the toetroom who refused
to come out. 1t evident that he was a luna
tic. James Blair, trainmaster, who was In the
car summoned porter to his assistance, but the man
fought like fend, buryng a knife In Blair's left
leg Just above the calf piercing the flesh to the bone
When the train arrived here two policemen succeeded
i'm securing the maniac. At the station he gave his
name Thomas F. Herrington. an Irish laborer, from
Francisco
New-York tribune., 1891-12-24
ATHLETIC NOTES OF INTEREST.

The annual athletic Of the 9Th Regiment Athletic
Association will b. held at the armory, In Twenty sixth
ST. near Seventhave., Monday evening. The entry
list large one and includes Of athletes
now In training Among those who will compete are
Niekerson high jump. Ernest Hierberg In the
and one half mile runs, n. T.. nslpin in the nifty
Yards f. f. Barnes f. C. PETER In the 40 yards, and
Jerry Keatng In the one-mle walk
An interesting entertainment has been arranged by the
NewYork Athletic Club to take place in the gymnasium
on Saturday night. Boxing by professionals will DO tho
principal feature Each member Is entitled TO invite
guest.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-24
PENNSYLVANIA RAILROAD STATEMENT.

Philadelphia, Dec. 23.-The statement OF the brsl-
ness Of all lines Of the Pennsylvania Railroad company
shows: All lines east of Pittsburg and Erie, Tor NO
vember 1901 as compared with the same month In
$780, an increase in gross earnings OF S4,656; an in
crease in expenses OF s21O619 and decrease in net
earnings Of S175,761. The eleven months OF 1o9l as
compared with the period Of 1890, show an IN
crease gross earnings Of S733071, an increase IN
expenses of 41 97s, increase in net earnings OF
1921 O93 AL lines west Of Httsburg and Erie, Tor
November, 1891, compared with the same month IN
1890 show an increase in gross earnings OF $751; 124
decrease in expenses Of s3s ABS an increase in net
earnings of S219,562 The eleven months OF 1891 as
compared with the same period Of 1880, show De
crease In gross earnings of S81O,o3S, decrease ID
expenses OF 81 500 s32, an increase IN net earnings OF
S759265.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-24
ROCK ISLAND DEMANDS 4 CUT IN RATES.

Chicas, Dee. 23 tSpecia-in its application Tor ref
against the alleged manpulatons Of the market by the
Burlington road Island has not confined Itself
asking for reduction Of the Kansas Cty-Chcaeo rse
go IL has gone considerably further and demanded
that the rate betwJtn Chicago and Denver be cut IN
Two. rather that roundtrp rate for the present
single fare be established. This is 10 be done by the
TransMissouri Association lines making roundtrp rate
between and Missouri River points,
Western Passenger Association lines making the
rate from Chicago to Missouri River points In reply
70 this demand Chairman Smith. Of ne Trans Missouri
Asssssusa has called gssa ~ keek haanA fsf nerS
New-York tribune., 1891-12-24

There meeting Of the board Of directors Of the
Richmond Terminal yesterday but owing to the absence Of
John H. Inman the president nothing was done: At a
late hour the committee that Frederic Olcot president
of the Central Trust Company had been authorized to
appoint represent the stockholders was nom
mated. Besides Mr.. Ocot 1t consists OF Colonel oliver
H. Payne F. D. Tappen president OF the Gaatin National
Bank w. H. Perkins, president of the Bank of America
and Henry Bulge OF Hallgarten & Co. The friends OF
Richmond Terminal look upon the appointment OF the
committee guarantee that the reorganization can be
effected without any sacrifice stockhoding ntrests
New-York tribune., 1891-12-24
POLITICAL ODDS AND ENDS.
soPER wr1HDRAws HIS RESIGNATION
MICHIGAN DEMOCRATS ALARMED AT THE EX
SECRETARY OF gT,TF,s ACTION.

MICHIGAN DEMOCRATS ALARMED AT THE La
SECRETARY OF BTATE's ACTION.
Lansing Mich. Dec % (speciaD.-The Democratic
leaders OF Michigan are thoroughly alarmed secretary
Of State Soper is Just beginning to show his hand ao
II evident that he Is determined to make legal ght
for the Office from which he so unceremonionsy
lifted last week Mr.. soper has served a notice on
Governor wnans. in which he says:
Learning that my resignation bad not been vet acted
on md having received notice OF the acceptance u
the same, and also learning that committee mad been
me- herewith most respectfully retract my resignation
Secretary of State OF the state Of Michigan ana al
the time protest that Your Exceency is without
authority to receive or accept the sane
The Democratic leaders regard this a challenge
from S0per that II he is to be disgraced he viii tell al
and other party chlefalns VIII be retired to private hfe
They insisting that soper. having once re-
signed, is powerless to resume his Office Mr.. soper'
the other hand asserts that there Is such thing
resignation mentioned in the State Constitution but
that the whole subject Of designations is regulated by
statutes, which make no provision for state officer
resgnng to the Governor and therefore the resignation
Of state officer cannot be beyond withdrawal until the
# Is . i 10 the pesSe 5 ey M s0per win undertake
again to assume charge OF the oihce. Should lie 40
this, one OF his first acts would undoubtedly be
to revoke the commission of Deputy Secretary Rowy,
who is In charge OF affairs by direction OF the
Governor. III IL is not their plan to do this ana throw
the burden Of ousng soper the Governor, then it is
evident that legal proceedings are contemplate
office, having given up al bis Keys at the request OF
Deputy ROwly this morning. He now receives only
such privileges as the right OF any citizen. Gov
there being any legality In the withdrawal Of
SOper's resignation and he shall pay attention
TO IL, but make IN appointment as soon as he gets
around to it. A lively war In Democratic ranks Is e1-
New-York tribune., 1891-12-24
THE
ChiCkering Piano.

ONLY RECIPIENT OF CROSS OF
LEGION OF HONOR AND GRAND GOLD
MEDAL AT PARIS EXPOSITION-UsED
EXCLUSIVELY IN THOMAS. GILMORE
AND sEIDL CONCERTS AT MADISON
SQUARE GARDEN, AND IN SEASONS 30.
'el, '92 OF BOSTON SYMPHONY or
CHEsTRA IN NEw-Y0RK. Pronounced by
LIsZT, GOTTsCHALK and DE PACHMAN
the instrument that comes nearest the human
voice.
For sale, cash or easy instalments; also Tor
rent A small stock OF secondhand pianos TO
be had at very reasonable prices.
CHICKERING HALL, 9Th Av. I Sth ST., n. Y.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-24
POP A NEW ROAD IN ILLINOIS.

Keokuk Iowa, Dec. % (speciaD-Artcles OF In
oorporaton have been fled for the Chicago, Keokuk
and Southwestern Railway, to build road from
Havana ILL.,, through this city to Kansas City. Judge
Logan president OF the State Bank one of the primo
movers in the enterprise, said that the corporation
was formsd at the instance of New-York men largely
interested In through railway lines. A line as
proposed would develop the largest portion OF IL
lnois not vet possessing railroad facilties and one
OF the most fertile productive and richest OF that
state The Fulton County coal fields, which the
line would tap, are among the richest In Illinois.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-24

moss eminent In the State Dean Of the Faculty
OF he South Carolina Medical College OF this city, exyce
president of the American Medical Association, and
member OF the Association OF American Surgery,
died this afternoon He born In Charleston
in 1926 and received his medical education the South
Carolina Medical College the University of Pennsylvania
and in the medical schools France and Germany. He
Arrnr
New-York tribune., 1891-12-24

proof support charges against the Burlington than
has yet been furnished him. and Chairman Finley has ap
pointed hearing for Tuesday December o. VI course
Burlington denies the charges that the Rock Island
brings against It. and turns them It's accusers For
every OF The Burlington be found in the hands
o. brokers between Chicago and Denver asserts that two
Of the Rock Island can be secured.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-24
CHARGES AGAINST THE NJ, K. AND T.

Chicago Dec % (Specisl)-The Commissioners Of the
Western Traffic Association confronted with another
serious question: threatened disruption Of the South
western Railway and Steamship division. Charges have
reached headquarters against the Missouri Kansas and
Texas road in which 1t is accused OF having carried on
systematic ratecuttng for several months much 10 the
detr,m.nt Of competing lines which, fearing serious
ouences have strictly obeyed the association rules and
maintained schedule rates The Santa Fe Is growing
weary and promises, unless the Missouri Kansas and
Texas Is brought time openly 10 meet every eutrae
made by that road.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-24
HENRY J. STRATEMEYER.

Henry J. stIatemeyer died yesterday at Elizabeth.
r. j. at the age Of seventy-sx years. He was one Of
the "Fory miners" and spent years in the Cali
fornia gold fields Mr. Stratemeyer returned to Eliza
beth in 1851, and started cigar and tobacco man
ufactory which he managed for forty years. He was
one Of the Oldest business in Elizabeth, and was
highly respected. Mr.. Stratemeyer leaves daugh-
Ter. the wife Of Frederick L. Hedrter and hve sons.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-24
FREDERICK WINKHAUS.

csble dispatch from Dusseldorf Germany, yesterday
announced the failure Of Frederick
winkhaus on Tuesday. Mr.. Winkhaus was mty-thrce
years old and NewYOrk in 1850 and entered the
employ Of FIeitmann g. c. in confidential capacity
Light years later partner and in December
1866 he retired from He director in the
Fire Insurance Company. trustee OF the
German Hospital and member OF the German Club He
leaves a wife, who daughter Of John Anderson a
leather merchant Of this city and three children.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-24
THE REV. PATRICK +. DEALY.

The Rev. Patrick +. Dealy assistant rector OF St
Eawrences Roman Catholic Church, Eighty youthst and
Parkave which charge Of the Jesuits, died the
rectOry Of the church yesterday morning He became i'll
from pneumonia Thursday, and rallied Father
Deay Ireland sXtyiOur years ago, and came
70 country early He was educated in the
college Francis Xavier in West SiXteenth-st and
Iierward Paris and Rome. lie associated with
many benevolent Catholic in the city and
one Of members OF the Order in the New
York M MarYland PrnNince.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-24
OBITUARY NOTES.

Carlisle, Penn, Dec. 20 (specia William f. MelAin
wealthy leather dealer OF the Cumberland valley Cleo
al tehipDensbrrg to-day from pneumonia he was eighty
hys years Old.
sf Cuthbert Que Dec. 23.-M II. Psquet who repre-
Fated st CuthbtFt In ne Dominion senate, died last
evening.
e1AEesssH. L O. Dec. 2s-Ak Z. A. KaAaeeA, De
New-York tribune., 1891-12-24
AUGUSTE ROBERT.

Auguste Robert, ffty-fve years old, real-estate
dealer of Montreal died suddenly last night from the
grip at the Colonnade Hotel No. T26 Broadway He
came here several weeks ago on business, and
accompanied by his wife Mr.. Robert had n severe
stroke of paralysis two years ago. and since that he
has been in poor health. The body will be embalmed
nd taken home,
New-York tribune., 1891-12-24

Lexington Ky Dec. 22.-Colone X. s. Strsder one of
ae besnown borsenen In America, died this afternoon
a. oelOck Co;ond sIsder was vfce-presdent Oh 'he
1fong Horse BTeeders Association For several years
he had charge the celebrated GlenUew stock farm near
Louisville Senator Stanford made him the KnsucS
agent Of tie PalO Alto farm In 1887.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-24
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poUR GENERATIONS OF PATRIOTISM.

visitor OF the Adirondack wilderness brings story
Of little city Of the dead,' which Is reminder tilat
the old American stock is to be found hidden away
In most inaccessible places but that 1t never forgets
the traditions of patriotism which it helped to make
He was on n fishing excursion and had come to the
foot OF the White Face Mountain. 1t is In the town
ship of st. Armand, Essex County. few farmers
manage TO make living there by digging at the
granite hills They arc plain men, but they are men
lust the same. The thing they are proudest OF Is
their little graveyard and the story 1t tells III IS
little plot the mountain side hardly an eighth OF an
acre in extent The censs showed that only nineteen
people had settled in that little spot though they be
gan 10 come there at the beginning OF the century
one OF the farmers of the township is Elias Goodspeed
a veteran of the Civil War. He took the fisherman
inside the high picket fence Of the little yard and
nonted ont the memorials of his family. The graves
were covered with The wild flowers Of the mountain as
native there as the family seemed TO be- First there was
tbe patrIarch Nathaniel Goodspeed He fought In the
RevoIution and when IL over went up among the
Adirondack pines He lived TO be eighty-hve years
old and OH Chi.tmas Day, 1884, he died. lie lived
long enough to nstl patriotism into his son Elias and
m Gee him soldier In the War OF 1872. Elias had
good reason TO be long-lved. Elias Goodspeed hved
until 1870 when lie was eighty nine years Old lie
followed his fathers example, and he did more He
had no son then 10 send but he sent two grandsons to
the war One OF them keeps in mind the inscription
on his crandfaber's tomb Gone, but Not Forgotten
ano regularly goes 10 the mountains for the nnest OF
tie wild flowers that do not OF themselves creep down
so low and keeps them planted on tiat grave. Inc
other how was William Goodspeed. He was cavalry.
man I'm Company ID, I'd New-YOrk Volunteers. ne ald
not live 10 see peace did his fathers lie died IN
1864 when twenty two years old. some mouhthh poet
carved upon the stone:
Sleep to-day early faen'
In thy green and narrow bed
Dirges from the pine and cypress
Mingle with tears we shed
These and their klnsfok I'LL the little yard Their
people still live among the pines and cypress and
rr.nite rocks The fisherman came away wondering II
thsre was another spot in the country where one
,solsed family could show nober record Of patriotism
handed Down through four generations
New-York tribune., 1891-12-24
KINGS COUNTY DEMOCRATS OBEY HILL.

KINGS COUNTY DEMOCRATS OBEY HILL
The nine Democratic Assemblymen from Kings
County held at the Thomas Jefferson Building
In Brooklyn last evening to express their choice OF
candidate for Speaker. Assemblymah Jom Cooney
was elected chairman OF the delegation. 1t was
unanimously decided to support Dr. Robert p Rush. OF
Chemung for Speaker. This action has been expected
since DR. Bush secured the support Of Governor Hill in
his efforts to secure tue Office.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-24
LEONARD T. COLE.

Leonard r. Cole a wel.known Republican in Central
New-Jersey died on Tuesday at his home in Duneen He
was born at Rye Wescheste County and for many
yesrs prominent Brooklyn and NewYork City ousi'
hess circles. He always took prominent part In pol
tics He win be buried On Greenwood Cemetery.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-24
MIR. HIT ELECTED TO THE ASSEMBLY.

Albany, Dec. 90 (SpeciaD.-Gaen r. Hitt Demo
crat elected the Assembly In the lid District Of
Albany to-day by majority of 2,30s, over John j. Nc
Cabe, Republican. The total vote was 400o and the
cost of the special election $1,000 The election
officers were all paid of this evening. The late
William E. Murphy, Democrat, received plurality OF
$500 at the recent general election
New-York tribune., 1891-12-24

fortunate beggar will vanish before This overwhelming
evidence to the contrary. Try IL.
Then this book-lover writes also in his books tho
circumstances under which he first read each one;
The one, while he sick abed, in the camp Win
Jolly companions the other, by the blazing Christmas
tide wood-fre Of the old homestead; and this one.
poetry read aloud 10 that bright summerg1 girl by
The foamy sea, and the ardent passages are under
scored here there and the and sentiments
they recall pretty pastime for needy bachelor.
Altogether It Is fad that brings Its cultivaor more
satisfactory returns than fads usually do and a less
expense.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-24
xEvvEDy TOD BrTYs A ROAD.

Chicago Dec. ga dispatch from Toledo says that
the Cincinnati, Jackson and Machnaw Railway has
been sold at masters sale. The road was DID on by
Robert g. Ing rsoll for J. Kennedy Tod. The price
paid was $4,000.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-24
1AcKAwANNA,s NEW LINE WEST

A contract has been signed between officers OF tho
Toledo Ann Arbor aud North Michigan and the Green
Ray wnona ST. Paul Railroads, In conjunction with
the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad. by
which the new line will be in position command atten
competition the al-ra lines with the lake
and rail lines
New-York tribune., 1891-12-24
KENTUCKY TRACK SOLD AT AUCTION.

Lexington, Dee. 23.-The Kentucky Association track
was sold at public auction yesterday afternoon. Three
factions organized TO purchase IL, and the bidding
was lively The first bid 900 but IL Ions
I'm inerel lslng. Tho last bid made that Of Milton
Young to the amount $4,000 The furniture sole
TO the same syndicate for 81 200.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-24
wIryEssIyG A GAME OF WATER POLO.

game of water poo was witnessed by q large numex
OF members and the Manhattan Athletic Club
tank Last evening The competing teams were: Reds
Magee Vandervoort. Reed Hosg Qugley, Houghton
blacks-McGarglc, Meer Knoeder, Van Sehaick, Davis
Rudlich. The game ended in victory for the blacks
who scored goals 70 for the reds.
New-York tribune., 1891-12-24

APPOINTED ASSISTANT TRAFFIC MANAGER.
Chicago 20 (Specla-Assistant General Passenger
Agent J. j. Byrne Of the Santa Fe, has been appointed
assistant passenger traffic manager with headquarters In
Chicago. / nA1A28
New-York tribune., 1891-12-24
FOR LAKEWOOD.

Trains leave New-York. foot OF Liberty ST.. North
River VIA Central Railroad OF NewJersey at 80,
s:i5 a. m; 40, :<6 Lakewood Specially, 30 (Ex-
yressA. T. n. sup1syes 3 40 = NJ -
New-York tribune., 1891-12-24
THE CANVASS FOR THE OHIO sENAToRsHIp.


Columbus, ohio, Dec. % (SpeciaD.-Several OF
Senator Sherman's friends among the Republican legs
lators held conference here to-day and result two
Of the candidates for Speaker Of the House. representing
the Sherman interests withdrew. They D. D..
Taylor Of Guernsey County, and S. W. Taylor, OF
Champaign. This leaves clean field for L. G.
Layln, OF Huron. With exception the Foraker
candidates withdrew last week, and now the contendng
factions at last have man each for the place,
J. F. McGrew representing the exG0vernors interest
and Mr. Laylin the Senator's forces The arrangement
will simplify the Senatorial canvass. Two of the
doubtful members, Messrs. Heller OF Lucas, and
Boxwel, Of Warren, pronounced for Governor Foraker
this morning, and 1t is tonight ofcially announced
that three more Messrs. Kean Of Carroll Harrison and
wanzer, OF Logan will out for Foraker tomorrow.
These accessions have stemmed the tide running
yesterday in favor Of Mr.. Sherman, and have greatly
encouraged the Foraker following. Mr.. Sherman's
supporters, however after careful revision Of the
list, assert that, conceding the Ex-Governor
all the doubtful members, they still have fifty
votes, while only forty necessary 10 choice
1t is considered than probable that several OF
the doubtful members will support Mr.. Sherman
New-York tribune., 1891-12-24

Elegant morning and afternoon trains for Pitts
field Lenox North Adams ETC., via Harlem Division,
New.york Central. Quickest and best route ..