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A severe cyclone of tropical origin passed over westerTi New 

 York on September 30th, causing widespread damage to property. 

 A small but violent tornado occurred near. Otsego lake on the 

 12th. 



November was characterized by large fluctuations of tempera- 

 ture, with an unusually high average value, a deficiency of pre- 

 cipitation and much cloudiness. Although a drouth prevailed 

 in portions of the southern section, the month was generally 

 favorable for farming interests, the mild weather permitting 

 plowing to be carried on until the 28th. 



The w^eather of December was generally pleasant, the precipi- 

 tation for the month being very light, and the cloudiness less 

 than the usual average. The temperature of the month was 

 slightly deficient, two cold periods d^uring the first and third 

 weeks alternating with unseasonably warm weather, Kivers and 

 lakes were generally closed to navigation by ice about the 24th. 

 The ground was bare of snow^ during the greater part of the 

 month. 



