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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-06
A CARGO OF DYNAMITE SUNK.

Peeiskfll, Dec. (SpeciaI.-The storm which pre-
vailed here yesterday afternoon and last evening was
the most severe that has struck this section in some
years. All along the river ruin was wrought. In
this city and in the suburbs and country roundabout
trees were blown down. hay carried OF and tons
OF hay ruined. Outbouses and farm buildings we're
blown over In the city signs were blown down and
the rain descended in torrents Late in the after
noon the steamer W. p. Barker, from Haverstraw,
bound north to the Breakneek quarries. made this
port As the Barker came to the lower wharf she
endeavored to land on the south side. The wind be-
came too heavy and she shifted TO the north side of the
bulkhead Then blast struck the boat and she
was hurled up against the dock, which stove hole in
her She began rapidly to sink, and the captain
and crew saved themselves by jumping on the dock.
The upper part of the beat was wrecked by the winds
She was loaded with a cargo Of dynamite and nitro
glycerine from tile Clinton Dynamite Works at Haver-
straw. The boat is owned by the company. Tho
officials this morning would not state the amount OF
dynamite that lay at the bottom OF the river but 1t IL
supposed to be large. Efforts viii be made at once TO
raise the sunken craft and recover the explosives.
The vessel lies alongside the Office OF the Peekslll
Stove Works and the clerks are momentarily an ex-
pectation of being hurled into eternity. The steamer
Chrvstenah, from Work did not reach her wharf
in this city last evening until about halfpast 10, over
four hours late. The passenger boats from up the
liver were cOrrcSpondingly delayed.
An Italian was struck and killed on the track OF
the New-york Central Railroad here. II was
dark and the wind made such noise the approach OF
the train could not be heard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-06
BEAKEs GETS THE CERTIFICATE.

Aloany, Dec. Ex-Governor Hill to-day received dis
patches from Sullivan County showing that under
Judge Fursman's mandamus compelling the Sullivan
County Boar of Canvassers 10 to reeaivass
the vote for Assembyman in that county and give
the certificate to Beakes. the appeal from which TO
the General Term abandoned by the Republicans.
the Board net to-day and unanimously reoonsdered
their former action and awarded the certificate to DR..
Beakes, the Democrat Governor Hill said tonight
This gives the Democrats the Assembly-65 to So
counting the Democratic member Who II is expected,
will be elected at the special election to be held 10 the
lid Albany District December % to I'll the vacancy
caused by the death OF William E. Murphy. This dis
tfict usually gives Democratic majority Of $500
for a Democratic member of Assembly ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-06
DAMAGE ON LONG ISLAND.

The heavy windstOrm Friday night did consider
able damage at the eastern end OF Long Island The
wind blew a hurricane and carried everything before
IL. A handsome house in course Of construction on
shnnecOck Hills, for William F. Chase OF New YORK
WAS blown down and completely destroyed Two
large harms at Good Ground were upset by the wind
Several other buildings lifted of their founda
tons. over dozen yachts, housed for the winter
along the shore 'front.' were damaged. The Western
Union Telegraph poles were blown down for some
distance. Communication however, was promptly re
opened house In course Of erection in Ackroyd ave-
Jamaica was blown down, and telegraph lines de,
them eighty feet in length
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-06
DECORATIVE TASTE OF THE EAGLE.
From The Spectator.

prom Tic spcCCdUOI.
In California where these birds find inexhausable
SIMPLY of food I'm the land tortoses Of the plans-a
curious commentary on the story Of the death Of
leschvlus caused By tortoise let fall by eagle
they are not only common, but exceedingly tame
building roads and houses.
found in small iveOak. road, only thirty feet
frm the ground built OF sticks of the poison oak and
sagebrtlsh. An old nest close by Another eagle
had decorated IT. nest with large "soap-roOt' by
way Of ornament: and the next year the bird
built close by and also procured soap root to place
on the side OF its nest which showed some indvidu-
allty in taste. A third eagle had fancy for Sacks
and after its old nest which contained a cornsack
had been blown out by a storm. 1t built fresh
close BY. and IN this found another and a new
sack The eagles 10 be. at any rate In some
parts OF California almost as common the kite
I'm England. aud 20 have the same propensity for
ing 10 their nests any object which strikes them
ornamental interesting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-06
BOXING AND WRESTLING CONTESTS.
SOME FINE SPORT AT THE METROPOLITAN OPERA

HOUSE.
The final bouts in the championship boxing and
wrestling contests OF Metropolitan Association Of the
Amateur Athletic Union held the Metropolitan
Opera night and particularly interesting
" over 1000 people, including several women, all the
bouts being well contested. the 115 pound class
Mullins w S. A C., and A. Kelly, V. B. c. boxed the
first trial, which by Mullins The other
trial bout was between w. MeNichol, Titan A. c.,
and w. Mulroy, Brighton A. c., and was won
by McMchael The final bout In this class was won by
Mullins after an exceedingly even fight.
In the light weight class Of 13S pounds, w. Ahearn
w S. A. c.. forfeited the first trial fgh 10 j. c. Moran
~ A. c. The trial bout hard one between +.
Day. w. s. A. Co and w. Greenfield, Michigan A. c.. Of
Newark This fight caused much excitement and both
con testsn.s covered with blood The judges dis
agreed on the winner and the referee the fight TO
Greenfield The final fight by Greenfield.
In the 15s-pound class NJ. McAulin w. B. c.. won the
trial from r. Featherston Clipper A. c., and C. Hammer
W. g. A. c., beat j. ]. Van Houten, W. S. A. C. Kan.
mer :he final bout,
A. f. Bayle, z. A. c., first prize in the 1o5-pound
class.
j. j. Dryer, p. A. c.. Elizabeth, n. j., won in the
HEAVYWEIGHT class from S. Meade " b. c. The Varuna
Boat Club protested Dryer and his record win be In
yestigated before he receives the gold medal
f. Berteh Ashland A. c. Newark the final wres-
ling bout I'm the bantam class Of 105 pounds.
r. s. Baird NJ. A. c.. the final bout in the us
pound class in 10 10 2-5.
A. UImann w. \ A. in the 1875 pound class in
J1o
r. Won Baec kman. St. George A. c., the middle
weight wrestling bout
Handsome gold medals given prizes.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-06
THE UPRISING IN CHINA.
OFFICIAL INFORMATION RECEIVED BY THE EN-
BASSY IN PARIS.


BASSY IN PARIS.
Paris, Dec. 5.-The Chinese Legation in this city
received an official dispatch to-day 10 the effect
that on the night of November Is two secret so
cetles, named Tslnthan and Tsa1l composed OF
emigrants from China proper, proceeded TO Mongolia
and started revolt against the foreigners and
Christians centred in the district of Tohayoyang IN the
Province OF Jehol. According TO the latest estimates
from 800 TO 800 Christians, several native priests,
Monaghan prince and some uncOnvered natives were
massacred. Many churches plllagel and burned
especially in the towns OF Tsentchnng and Pngsuten.
The Emperor, on learning OF the uprising, ordered
the Tsoung Yamen Foreign Office to Telegraph TO
the Governor of the province and TO all the
Tartar commanders in Manchura to dispatch all their
available troops TO the OF the revolt Tie trst
engagement between the troops and the rcbe's took
place on November %. The rebels were defeated the
troops advancing on them from various points and
completely surrounding them. The different com
manders have been instructed 10 protect all religious
establishments and to prevent further maaSacres
The rebels unable TO count on the support OF the
Inhabitants aud 1t is likely that they viii soon be sup
pressed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-06
NO CONTEST IN THE Xx1sT DISTRICT.

There will be no contest at the Republican primary
election OF the XXTst Assembly District on Tuesday
The ticket nominated on Friday evening by the COM
mittees representing the enrolled Republicans and the
District Committee and headed by John Proctor Clarke
for president has been accepted as satisfactory on
all Sides and will be chosen without opposition. Some
Of the members OF the organization who were inimca
to Mr.. Clarke threatened to nominate an opposition
ticket if he came up for reelection, but better councils
have prevailed. said XXIst District Republican
yesterday "A fight at a Republican primary In such
a district as ours in Presidential year is an unde
sirable thing. Republicans who have the good OF the
party at heart set their faces against any exhi
bition of internal strife next Tuesday. / have not
been favorable TO Mr. Clarkes reelection but there Is
no reason for contest It, There are no bicker-
fnas or heartburnnrs in the XXIst, and the organzo
tj0n Will be directed with only one end IN view, ana
that is to present solid and unlroken 'front.' TO the
Democratic enemy"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-06
consideration Of the legal papers, but to go outside and

consider cxtraneous papers
These are grave questions said Judge Edwards,
which affect not only these four disputed Senate dis
tricts, but all other election districts in the State.
They are questions which ought TO be settled by the
Court OF Appeals. Would not that be fair thing to
dols
inc Republicans agreed that ii would be fair thing
to DO" but Mr.. Maynard would not give his promise
not to oppose the taking of the cases o the Court OF
hnpeals; MI MAYNARD said that the life OF the state
bostT on Oanvassers would expire upon Monday.
Ihat surely Is Lot the opinion Of the Attorney
General y said Judge Edwards, smiling. And it was
pam II was not the Judges opinion Justice re-
cures that these cases should be settled in the Court
OF Appeals, said Judge Edwards Finally. after
further argument Judge Edwards, after indicating that
I'VE would grant writ restraining the State Board OF
CnVasSers from using eXtraneous papers, adjourned
ne nearing until Monday TO enable Mr.. Maynard 10
submit anfdavits upon his side OF the case
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-06
THE USUAL DEMOCRATIC oUARRE1s ~ ELMIRA

Elmfa, n. Y, Dec. 5 (SpeciaN.When the Democratic
factions Of the city fall the people learn
son ethng - real administration that the city said
10 be laborng under The latest exposure and the
above all others the public attention has been called
TO- is the open letter OF Colonel D. c. Robinson Mayor
Dawson This letter while general character, refers
TO many things in particular and sweeping charges
Of damaging nature. Why should find publicity
Is past finding but IL Is sumised that IL Is the Skin
mish before the Mayorty contest, which will with
much and which promises be great
struggle between Messrs. Dawson and Robinson. Bus
there Is element OF Democracy that will take
hand laer-the advocates OF Alderman Laney The latss
is not dark horse but from present indications will b
nominated What effect this choice will have the
Republicans remains to be seem but there Is little doubts
that strong party will be nominated against him.
perhaps Colonel Robinson may be Independents.
Endorsed by the Republicans.
The plan Of taking into the park system Of the city
the old Fair grounds Is not generally understood
and people are at loss know whether there Is an
It will not be beneficial 10 the city park aud while
It NAV bencat the Chemung County Agricultural Society.
n seems to be move against the Interstate Fair Asso.
citation II the grounds should fall into the hands Of
the Board Of Trade benefit would be derived
from IL.
TIE death OF Washington tcoored) removes from
Emira one OF her best citizens Born slave he served
under master TIL he reached his twentyeighth year AZ
the close OF the removed TO Emra, where he
resided till he died. In 1875 he was appointed pouce
man and served with great satisfaction I'LL 1882 when.
owing % falling sight he changed to day park watch
man. n Mace which he held till his death. He was
great peacemaer well terror 70 eVildoers ana nn
word questioned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-06
ROARING BLIZZARD IN THE NORTHWEST
TRAINS STALLED IN DEEP sNowDWFrs-LIvE
STOCK SJJFFERING.


Chicago, Dec. 5.-Thc anemometer In tho Weather
Signal Office here Indicated that the highest velocit,
attained by the windstorm here yesterday was thirty
four miles an hour.
According TO reports from the Northwest th'
blizzard OF the last few days is still raging dispatch
from St. Paul says: "with but one exception every
railroad running into st. Paul from the West and
Northwest reports that its trains either greatly
delayed or tied up altogether. The Northwestern and
the Milwaukee have trains tied up in South Dakota
and the Great Northern and the Northern Pacific have
trains strung along their lines, stalled from Mandan
and winnipeg to jamestown and MoOrehead. The
spur lines too, having hard time of 1t, and owing
to the heavy winds snow ploughs are making little
headway.'
A report from Mortified. MIMI, says that blind
ing snowstorm was drifting by wind that blew a
velocity OF forty miles hour. The thermometer
dropped 40 degrees in an hour.
Glendale, N D., reports that the storm has ragged
for forty hours, during which over foot OF
snow has fallen. The snow is so badly drifed that
all railway traffic is stopped. Cattle are said to be
suffering badly.
dispatch from Grafton, N. D., says: The biz
1ard RACES with undated force. The snow in many
places has drifted until II reaches the housetops All
trains have been stopped"
At jamestown, n. d. the fall Of snow is the
heaviest for three years. Much suierng is reported
among livestock.
Upton, Iowa, Dec. 5-A terrific rain and wind
storm visited this place yesterday, doing considerable
damage. Trees blown down and buildings I'M
rooted In Jeferson-st. the roof was blown entirely
of the large brick bank building of Picken &c Kemp,
and In Main-st the side walls Of completed three
story brick building were blown down. In addition
to this the roofs were blown from three dwelling
houses In the part of town. No one was injured
Pembina N D., Dec. 5.-A terrible blizzard set in
on Thursday morning, continued all day Thursday
Thursday night Friday and is still bowling with in
creased velocity Business is at standstill No
ono can get In or out Of the city. The sidewalks and
streets are blocked with snowbanBs ten and fifteen feet
High.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-06
WINNERS N The FIELD TRIALS.


Lexington Dec. (speciall.-The weather was beau
tful here to-day but owing to Frost late start was
made with the second series in the Central Field Trials
All Ages setter Stake. Those left in Daisy Hunter
with Count Iric Harry C. with Paul 30, Orlando with
AntevolO Dad Wilson. IT,, with Count Gladstone. In
the first Count Irlc lost some time, and Daisy
somehow could not find the birds though In one case
almost under er nose. Harry c. and Paul DO did con
sderably better. Paul 30 good way ahead, found
most of the birds and handled them well, and at once
became a favorte for the finals Orlando shut out
any Antevoo bad in the stake the latter also
being needless OF his handler Orlando getting all the
birds In the next Dad Wilson, IT., did not
seem to have the luck OF the birds. Count Glad
stone, though lost in the early part Of the heat re-
deemed himself by several good points afterward
The race 20 decide absolute winner OF the
Derby came next, and on the heat as
rum the pointer Promotion had the advan-
tage on birds found, but Wun Lung rings
round him in pace and range. The Derby was awarded
10 Dr. J. r. Daniels, of Cleveland, for his pointer
Promotion.
Orlando and Paul 30 then ran in the third series
Of the Setter Stake when Paul 30 had much the best
of IL In speed, intelligent range and work on birds
In the concluding heat Harry Co. by his better attention
10 his handler and points made on birds, had cOnsd
cradle advantage over Count Gladstone. After this
the judges decided that r. Merrilrs Paul 30 should
have first money Avent and Thayers Orlando second,
and third money was divided between Adolph DillS
Count Gladstone and Greenfield Hill Kennels Harry c.
The Pointers All-Age Stake will begin on Monday,
the draw resulting as follows: H. II. Baldwtn's Nick
M Naso with Hampstead Farm C0mpanys Duke OF
HesseD: Charlottesville Kennels Wlld Damon WIN
Z. II. Fishels Don Flshel Or. Iho,naS In
Grouse with X. Il. MOores GrouSedale Charl0tesNlIe
Kennels Maid OF Kent with a. L. saiioruS fra''A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-06
PROHIBITION IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

Columbia, s. c.. Dec. b CspeciaD.-The House Of
Representatives to-day passed by vote of forty to
thirty the Prohibition bill. The bill absolutely
prohibits the sale of beer liquors, wines ETC., in any
portion of the State, the transportation of 1t by
railroads, express companies, ETC.. under heavy
penaltieA 1t was passed after o bitter fight. The
law Is sid TO be framed ON that force in Iowa.
1t is generally believed that this bill becomes law
IL will divide the Democratic party in the State and
result in the complete enfranchsement Of the negro
voters who win be called In TO take part in the State
and National campaign next year.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-06
A LIVELY FIGHT IN THE DEMOCRATIC CLUB.

A LIVELY FIGHT IN THE DEMOCRATIC CLUB
The Democratic Club is torn asunder again with a
sctiona fight which the sntagonistic forces OF Ceve'
landism and Hilsm striving for the mastery Inc
annual election officers will take place at the clubhouse
No 6l7 Ffthave evening, and the question
which has nnamed the minds Of the members Is whether
Gilbert D. Lamb who represents the Cleveland, anuHhI
and anti Tsmmany clement shall be chosen one oil inc
governors or ether that honor shall fail upon Ihonas
L Crimrjns who stands for the Hill Tamnany and anti
Cleveland side Mr. Lamb is rising young lawyer VINO
lives at No 12 FIfth-sve, and has an ONCE at NO
Beekman-st. Mr. Crmmins is brother OF the wekno"n
Tsnmany contractor John Crmmins and IS not averse
q, taxing hand in city contract himself. Faction lines
in the club are tightly drawn and the quaiied electors
have been deuged during the last week with appeals from
the friends OF the opposing candidates The result IS
leaked for anxousy as it will be Interpreted o. showing
h,ba, the Cleveland or the Hill element in the
ascendency In the club Carriages will be run 70 bring
datOry voters the clubhouse, and no means VIII De lt
untried nv both sides for casting full vote.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-06
70 the Editor Of The Tribune.


70 the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The purpose Of Judge O'Brlen's extraordinary
su.cla session in Syracuse has been made fully TO
sup.sr The senatorial canvass In the OnOndaga Dis
trd involves this legal question: In several elec.
sou districts Republican ballots we're voted which did
ro bear the correct number of the district I'm which
es were cast due TO mistake In the County Clerks
nice Judge Kennedy held that this circumstance
rouN rot dSfranchise the voter, but that he should
ksye the benefit Of his ballot Judge Kennedy there
trs ordered that these misnumbered ballots be
counted for Mr. Peck, the Republican candidate, for
whom they were cast.
The Democrats took no appeal from this decision,
a, they might have done. TO the Gen
,al Term. lately In session in SYRIA
sus. Instead Of this Governor Hill convened
,s ,X,rsordnary special term of the Supreme Court,
Jpdee OBren presiding. Judge O'Brien decides the
ou.son lust the other way from that in which Judge
kennedy decided T. and holds all the ballots wrongly
uunbered 10 lie void. Under full and lawful count
a The votes cast Mr.. Peck Republican Is elected TO
ps senate by about 800 majority over Mr. Nichols,
Democrat Bur throwing out the wrongly numbered
,xht, which aggregate about 200, defeats Mr.. Peck
Ed elects lir. Nichols.
Jydre o'Brien's decision forces the Republicans TO
w,.al but there is no General Term to be held ar
WIN tAe question can be decided until after the Legs
ht.r convenes Governor Hill may call an extraor-
aax1 General Term. Even If he does, rs decision
vahA postponed until after the time In which the
sse Rad IL CanVassers claim that they have the
gvT % act. II he dOeF no, call one the
cKSon zoe. over until the Legislature meets
b As meantime the state Board may assume to act
Judge O'Bren's opinion and exclude ballots enough
Z defeat Mr.. Peck.
hi, Is the position In which the Republicans Of
010ndaga County find themselves through the inter
t-ence OF this dOube-edged partisan, David B. Hill
submit that this mans course In regard TO the cleo
ION of the senator from this district Is the most
tant and outrageous usurpatiOn Of the rights Of tho
awful electors ever perpetrdted IL SHOULD oflne
down upon Governor Hin and all who uphold him the
Ind enaiiOn Of the honest men in New-lork, without
reference 10 party or creed. ,
4 STANCH REPUBLICAN.
Syracuse Dec. 3, 1891.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-06
oARE FOR MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS.

From Good House Keeping.
Neither piano nor organ sho;.d he left open AZ
night or habltually when not IN use The changes VI
perature are very hurtful to the tone u any IN
stipment and especially the gathering of dampness,
which not only interferes with the tone and lan oi
he strings and reds hut il Is very likely seriously 10
Affect the works. Pianos IN particular should be Kept
I'm a. even temperature possible, since U " ar3
much affected BY Alterations OF heat ana cold, dryness
and moisture: II thus exposed, they require very
frequent tuning and not satisfactory III hcuoh or
other stringed instrumentsthe violin tnllly. bainoS
Sitars and like In all Of these The strnEs are mno
saed by exposure 70 dampness and great changes Of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-06
ANOTHER ELECTION IN PAwTUCKE1

Providence, r. l.. Dec. 5.-The Pawtucket Mayoralty
election to-day resulted follows: Carroll Dem.l.
2.154; Sherman Qnd.), SAT; White Rep.). 275. This
the fourth attempt, and it is thought the election
will be contested in the Supreme Court the ground
OF iegaty the claim being made that sufficient notice
given according 10 law. Almost 500 persons re-
Trained from voting on this account.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-06
THE CoNNFCrICrT GOVERNoRsHIP.

NewHaven, Dec. (SpeeiaD.-The judges OF the
Supreme Court held secret session in this city To-
day TO consider the GOvernorship questions. They
refused TO make public the result Of their debera,
TONS but there is reasonable for saying that they
will take Jurisdiction They will not make public their
conclusions until their written opinion Is prepared
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-06
,ssyfB1rxAy.ELEoT REID SERIOUSLY I'LL.

Troy. n. V, Doc. 5.-william Reid, the Republican
Assemblyman elect for the lid District OF Washington
County is seriously Ill at the Central House. Gran
VILE He Is threatened with fever. but the attending
physician hopes 10 prevent run of the disease
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-12-06
A NATE lost AT SEA

VINEYARD Haven, Mass, Dec. 5-The schooner Rhode
Island from Savannah for Portland, encountered a
gale of Gay Head last night. during which she lost
her second mate overheard. She had portion of her
jibboom carried away.