New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1883-10-12
TIE NEVSDElLERS CRUSADE.

CONFIDENT OF VICTORY OVER THE HERALD
ASSAULTED AT HIS sTAND-A PARADE.
The newsmen are cOngratulating themselves
over the action OF the Board Of Aldermen In recalling the
resolution giving permission George F. Williams TO
erect new5-stands In the streets They taking ac-
tive measures prevent The Herald stands being erected
and will bring the attention Of the proper authorities
all violations Of the law Stephen Richardson president
OF the Union Newsdeaers Association, denies that there
been any OF intimidation Of The Herald men
on the part OF the neWsdealers We recognize the
value OF public opinion too thoroughly to forfeit 1t by
any such I-adyised action" said Mr.. Richardson.
James Durbin, young newsletter, early on Tuesday
morning was attacked by two men, one OF whom said
that he was George Wilson, reporter OF The Herald
and the ether that he was w. H. Donough proof-reader
on The Times Durkin gave tho following account OF the
assault to TRIBUNE reporter: While Wa fastening
Commercial poster 10 temporary frame in 'front.' OF my
newsstand az Roosevelt and Front sts ;" he sad the
two men vino were evidently under the influence OF
liquor, up and snached the poster from my hand
aud be- gan tearing 1t In peceA While was remOnstrat-
ing with them woman came up 70 purchase payer.
Wilson took her by the and showed her aside, telling
her that she could not buy paper at stand gave
Wilson slight push, and when turned around to return
to my customer DOnOugh struck me vicious blow with
an ivory headed cane and had not been for the kindly
Interference or passengers who were Just coming out OF
tue entrance 10 Roosevelt street terry, snOuu nave
The newsdealers OF Brooklyn have arranged for a
torch-ght parade tonight. They Will assemble at the
City Hall at OclBck aud will march up 8yrte-ave. 70
Bedfurd-aye they will be Joined by the Williams
sand. entrance TO the Bridge the New York
ami other visiting delegations Will DO received Inc
procession Will tueu move TO the Music Han, where
a mass meeting Will Oe hold. Among those who Will
address the meeting are iordtO G.. King Congressman
William H. ROUu-Ou and Darwin T. James.
Tho Sew York dealers who expect 20 take part In the
parade VIII assemble al 7 o'clock at COOugr UulUn and
Will march down the BowcrJ 70 the Brooklyn Bridge
entrance" 4" here they VIII oe met by the elevated Ih-
road new ,JUy, aud Jersey City dealers.
line Williamsburg Sewsles.ers' Protective Union was
formally orzauz'l Last ngat uJ NO us south ES lth1
st., Brooklyn, by tao adoption of constitution and
laws. AyUuI 100 Nrwsuuaals were present and tue
feeling against The Herald pronounced. President
-su1el ". Murphy announced that all the dealers OF
william -uurg were selling The Herald al Ccu1s. One
man. Van Bruut, Lad b-cu selling u for cents, anu
William White. the u"ws.ageul, had refused 10 s-t Van
BruJ any more papers cue request OF the standing
Committee Van Brun' therefore, had " 10 fold his
papers under tue ureeEe5 OF heaven Mt kuyktndal
reported tuat yUmmtTse uau called on Mayor Low ana
had Urrn assured By aim tuaJ ne would sanction no
" fore gusr" IN putting up uews-siands, anu II any
attempt OF the Kind were made, the Mayor sad, he
would attend 20 the matter personally the nswsdeaers
would inform him VI It.