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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-03
SUICIDE OLA WALL STREET BROKER.
FINANCIAL DIFFICULTY THE SUPPOSED REASON
DELIBERATE PREPARATIONS.

FINANCIAL DIFFICULTY THE SUPPOSED EEAsoN~
DELIBERATE PREPARATIONS.
After careful preparations. William T. Phpard ago
forty-slx, Wall Street broker, whose home was IN
a fine house Ut No. 4o1 Clinton ave. Brooklyn, shot
himself dead in q at the Clinton House. In fu-
ton-st near Cllntonst.. Brooklyn, early yesterday
morning. He went to the hotel about a m yester-
.day and paid in advance for a room. He registered
as william J. Thomas, Jersey City. lie then sent
letter and package by messenger to DR.. b. c. shen-
stonc Of No 224 Cumbcrlandst, his family physician
asking him TO come and take charge OF his body.
He left wife and four children, the eldest fourteen
years of age. His brother-in-law, r. oliver, of No.
% John-st said he knew no reason for Mr.. Phipards
killing himself as his homo relations happy. Mr.
Ph.paid had been q member Of the Stock Exchange
since September 81, 1864. He the floor as
usual Tuesday. He spent part Of Tuesday after
noon with James NJ. Boyd, . fellow member Of the
Exchange who parted company with him at elevated
railway station uptown after Apparently
Mr.. Phipard won't directly to the Clinton House, whero
he killed himself Mr.. Boyd said yesterday that his
friend had talked about taking his llfe but that his
conversation hopeful before they separated
Mr.. Boyd denies with considerable warmth the rumor
that he indebted In largo amount to his associate
friend
When Mr.. Phipard withdrew. about four years ago.
from the firm Of whltchouse Co., old Wall Street
house, he generally supposed to be worth COM
Portable fortune. Several for tho retirement
given OF which was his private speculatlons.
Since that timo he has been what is known as two
dollar broker, a man whose principal business Is
derived from other brokers' There seems to be no
doubt that financial troubles led to his suicide, al
though he excellent broker. whose character
impugnet
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-03
TIE FIRE RECORD.

HE WOULD NOT SEND OUT a DOUBTFUL ALARM
Smoke filed the rooms on the top floor OF the four
story house No A West Fourteenh-st early yesterday
and awoEe Peter Gowans, an artist, who occupied
rooms there with his sister Flames had started on
the third floor. Mr.. Gowans, who Is cripple ralseo
a window and shouted to policeman 10 seho an
alarm. Tho policeman said he could not senu an
unless he was sure there was a fire. Mr. Gowans
and his sister got out Just In time to save their Vcs'
as the flames had reached tho hallway. SMOKE was
pouring " every window in the building whch mo
policeman sent call for the frcmen The hhlchef'
booker Dancing Academy and ledge rooms Oh tn
DorIng Social Club on the third floor were damagcu
about 81 800 by the fire In A. II. Boughton's cloth
ing store NJ the lower part Of tho building there was
loss Of about s., 500. Tho building was damaged '
much by the smoke and the fire did not get up there
All the losses were covered By Insurance
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-03
INDI4Nd GETTING IN LINE.
GREAT MEETING OF THE LINCOLN LEAGUE IN IN
pIANAPOLIs

A GREAT MEETING OF THE LINCOLN LEAGUE IN IN
DIANAPOLIs.
Indianapolis, May (Speciap.-Nearly thousand
leading Republicans from all sections OF Indiana wcro
present the conference OF Lincoln League delegates
held here to-day. Chairman Huston, Of the State
Central Committee who Is also president of tho Leagr
reported that within the last two weeks one hundred
clubs have boen organized in Indiana The members he
declares for no particular man but for whoever
may be nominated In speaking OF the political out
look In Indiana, Chairman Huston said
ave hardly hopo to hold our own as compared with
the elections OF 1885, For at that time there wcre
numerous things against The Democrats but In the
late April elections have much to encourage u.s.
The Democracy has gained nothing and We have lost
very little and that BY the Independents"
New officers elected by the League and plan
Of work was agreed upon. resolution was adopted
thanking senator ingalls, for his speech In the Senate,
in which he efectualy tears the mask Of hypocrisy
from Senator VOORHEES,.
In the talk night among the politicians 1t seems
probable that tho convention TO morrow will choose
Ex-Governor Porter, Richard ". Thompson, Clement
Sudcbacher and General James NJ Shackeford as dele
may be substituted for StudeDaker and Shacke
ford and in thar event General Lew Wallace, W. H.
CalkDs, e1-Spealcr Sayro, of the Indiana House OF
Representatives, or Judge Gardiner may be chosen
Porter, Thompson, Studebakor and ShackelfOrd will
vote for Harrison.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-03
AMENDING THE INTERSTATE LAT.
THE LABoRs OF THE SENATE COMM rTEE CON
CLUDTD.

THE LABoRs OF THE SENATE CONN rTEE con-
CLUDED.
Washington, May 2.-Thc Senate Committee on Inter
state Commerce, which has for several weeks been
considering Senator CuIloms bill proposing series Of
amendments 10 tho Interstate Commerce Act to-day
concluded its labors and framed a measure in the
nature of substitute, which Senator Cuom reported
this afternoon. The sixth section OF the Interstate
Commerce Act is proposed 10 be amended to re-
quire that the printed schedules OF rates
shall be kept "opcn to public In
sroction7 and accessible To the public; that
reductions in the published rates shall only be made
after three days public notice. instead OF without
previous notice at present. and that the provisions
In regard to advances and reductions in rates shall
apply to JOINT tariffs made by connecting roads IS well
as to the tariffs made by individual roads 1t Is pro-
posed the tenth section OF the act the crmi-
nal penalty section, by making those convicted Of yio
atng the act liable 10 imprisonment for not exceeding
two years In addition to the fine already provided for,
or both fine and Imprisonment in the discretion OF the
in rates for the of passengers or prop
erty.
Tho committee proposes three provisions for severe
penalties In regard to underbillng.'
The only other amendments of general interest pro-
posed arc one TO permit railroads TO carry free dcs
ute aud homeless persons transported by charitable
societies, and another TO permit railroads TO give re-
duced rates to Municipal Governments fer tho trans
pOrtation of INDECENT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-03
Mr.. DEPEw TALKS OF HIS BOOM.
BUSINESS REQUEST FROM AN EARNEST SUP

Cleveland, May (spcciap.-Chaunccy NJ Dcpew
arrived here this morning to attend the annual meehs
of the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway COM
pany, OF which he Is director. When asked concern
ing his Presidential boom, he said
II hardly know what to say that has not already
been published on the subject. have not been nom
mated yet and therefore, until am, cannot well de-
cllne the nomination. have been extensively pup
llshcd as candidate by my friends, but 1t remains
to be seen whether am nominated receive daiy
all sorts Of letters from people who pledge me their
support at the Chicago Convention. One particularly
funny ono, received the other day. was addressed 10
mo as General Superintendent NcwYork Central ROAD
Tho writer stated that he highly grahed to see how
largo my boom was growing and said that no would
work hard to support me and mako his district
unanimous In my support. He then stated that ne
had note Of $1,000 to pay in few days, and whilo
his credit In his town was unlimited, did not care 70
strain 1t too much and would be gratihed II woulu
lend him the amount for short tme saying that py SO
doing he would only be drawn nearer to me- T.,
"Who do you think IS tho strongest canuuatc III
the Republican party for tho Presidency" =, a.,
Judging from the sentiments expressed In tho
newspapers l should say James G. Blano.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-03
QUEENS COUNTY REPUBLICAN DELEGATES

QUEENS COUNTY REPU UBLICAN DELEGATES.
The Queens County Republican Convention to choose
delegates for the Ist Congressional District Convention TO
elect May - delegates and alternates the
National Convention at Chicago held Jamaica yes
tcrday Colonel James ii. Pratt elected chairman
md C. D. Gould and L. NJ. Knapp secretaries Long
Island City represented by sets OF delegates and
the chair appointed committee decide which delegation
should be admitted They reported that they found tho
delegation headed by John H. Woodruff the entitled 70
seats The representatives. OF Hampstead then withdrew
from the convention because they allowed nve
delegates. They persuaded return their
quest being granted The following the delegates
finally chosen From Jamaica, James H. Plat and John
g. Crane James Leath and Henry NJ. Post Of Fushlng
Lucen Knapp and James eating Of Ncwtown; Thomas N
Seaman and Richard somcrs from Oyster Bay Martin
b. Wood and Townsend Cook, from Hampstead: L. n.
Manly and Richard Ban6erg, Of Long Island ty; John
Ordroneaux and Isasc NJ. Cocks from North Hempsead
The delegates atsrse james S. Allen, Henry W. Bald
wind Richard T. Mccormick John L. Van Nostrand John
A. King and Felix Frltchs.
The Queens County Republican Convention Of the I'D
Assembly District was also held jamaica yeseTdly for
the purpose Of choosing Xix delegates represent the dis
ct IN the State Convention to be held Buffalo May
10 Councillor George Wallace Of Hampstead was elected
chairman and James III. Fish and Trcdwcll Smith
aries As In the other convention, Long Island City
was represented by two opposing delegations The dele
CATION headed by Vernon Lsmphear was admitted. The
following elected represent the dstrlct: George
w. fallow. Jamaica; Peter Haglep. Ecwtown: John r.
Manly Long Island City George W. Smith and George T.
Hewlett, Hempstead and George Wallace of Hampstead
delcgat at large.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-03
HE WOULD RATHER RESIGN.
ARCHBISHOP WALSH OPPOSED TO THE
POpE'S DECREE.
r,,r IRISH pRELATE CANNOT ACT AGAINST HIS
CoNsCIENCE-A, BITTER ATTACK By
WILLIAM 'oBRIEN'S PAPER
FURTHER ACTION BY
THE VATl-

pome Nav 2.-Archbishop Walsh has been
having frequent conversations recently with Car
ANAL Simeoni. The latter urged the necessity OF
submittng to the Pope's rescript The Archbishop
declared his readiness to submit to the Pope's
orders, but said that he could not act in opposl'
Non 10 his own conscience. He would rather,
without making any difficulty, resign his position
n Dublin II is reported that If he should resign,
he would be created Cardinal.
London. May 2-It is stated that the Papal de-
.,ee and Cardinal Monaco's circular to the Bishops
ore considered preliminary steps to further action
IN Irish affairs. special congregation OF the
propaganda, composed exclusively Of Cardinals.
is now examining several questions relative to the
Irish agitation, upon which it will formally vote.
Cardinal Simeoni has submitted at least ten points
n the congregation. The Vatican appears re-
solved that those opposing its decision will place
themselves outside the pale of moral and Christian
law. The Vatican does not doubt that the Irish
pishops will feel the necessity of adopting the
line of conduct the Vatican prcscribes
aUnited Ireland has violent article to-day
IN the Pope's decree. 1t says: The rescrpt
staups Bafours abject failure. II is the coercion
lists last card The Tories have initiated the
weakest and most despcable of English mon
srchs. King John. They have paid tribute to
Rome for help in the hour Of ignOminious defeat,
thereby buying their own death warrant. They
also hoped that the rcscript would demoraize
the Catholic faith in Ireland, which they hate
ss bitterly as they do the League. They hoped
indignation and wounded affection would be more
powerful than terror but they will utterly fail
in both nefarious projects. Irshmen will take
the rcscript for what it is worth, and nothing
more
The article concludes with denunciation OF
Monsignor Persico's one-sided INQUIRY
new journal. The Irish Catholic which ap-
peared in Dublin to-day, has mild leader to the
same effect
THE Ennis Board OF Guardians have decided
that the Papal circular is based upon slanderous
nisreprescntations. They demand an impartial
inquiry. and in the meantime have resolved to
support Parnell and Dillon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-03
EARLY CLOSING MOVEMENT IN ENGLAND
A BILL REGULATING HOURS OF LABOR OVER
wREIMINGIY DEFEATED.

London. Nav 2.-In the House Of Commons tonight
Sir John Lubbock moved the second reading Of tho
bl closing shops at D. on five days Of the week,
and at 10 D. on Saturday. II thoy regulated the
hours for the sale of liquor. why. he asked. should
they not regulate tho hours for the sale OF other
goods What was the use Of night-schools and free
libraries with tho present excessive hours of labor'
The physical moral and rclgio interests Of tho
people were being sapped BY long hrs.
Mr. Bradlaugh denounced the bill as absolutely i'm
moral In principle and absurd in detail He upheld
shorter hours Of labor for one but II Parliament
should itself TO dictate the hours Of labor for
every industry in the country. they would have egis-
lation Of most terrific character. legislation that
would crush personal energy and enterprise ruin
trade and pcrvert and weaken individual character.
(Checrs1
The bill was rejected by a vote Of 273 TO o5. Mono
OF the Ministers spoke on the measure.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-03
hSrA1ING ERoM cow Y JAIL.

Chicago, May 2. "A Dispatch 70 The DAILY News"
from Springfield. Mo-. SAYS: Eight prisoners escaped
from the county Jail last night. Recently the court
decided to away with the guard on account OF tho
additional expense. Tho cell In which they were
confined is OF solid Iron built the cage pian They
sawed through the floor aui tunnelled through dirt
and stones for distance OF twenty feet to the outer
foundation wall Re ching this, they tore IL 40 as
to admit of their squeezing through and made their
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-03
A pEpPORNJyo roKse rJ,rrn

Kingston, May tspecan.-Mr. Brstoe, the horse
trainer and exhibitor, lost valuable member OF his
equine troupe here this afternoon. Hornet tho Calf
fornla mustang, which performs the rocking and leap
ing tricks, broke It's leg and had to be kliod once
Tho animal was valued At $1,000.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-03
Mn. rU,,pp,s NOMINATION REFERRRD

Washington MAY 2-The Senate. early In its session
today On motion OF Mr. sherman, preceded TO
tive business This being the first secret session for
several days the accumu alton OF nominations by the
President, among them thai Of Mr. Fuller to be Chief
Justice, wore referred % committees.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-03
. yrw STEEL uTILsIy pTTTsBURG.

PIttsburg, May (specai.-The syndicate that
recently purchased the incomplete plant OF tho
Duquesne Steel Company bnvo decided to finish tho
work The new company will DO known as the Allo-
ebony Bessemer steel Company. Thev have corps
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-03
REFUSING TO INDoRsE SHERMAN.

THE SOUTH CAROLINA REPUBLICANS NOT WILLING
TO SUPPORT HIM INDEFINITELY.
Charleston, May (specaD.-The Republican state
Convention did not adjourn till a. H. to-day Res
olutions approving Sherman long there is rcas
enable opportunity for his nomination. defeated
and the delegates were loft unInstructed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-03

Topeka Kan, May 2-The convention called for tho
organization Of Farmers Trust met there yesterday
and was attended by about zoo delegates mostly from
Kansas the remainder from the Mississippi Valley.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-03
CONGRESSMAN REED RENoMINATED.

Portland, Me-, May 2-Thc Ist Dis
trlct Republican Convention was held this
afternoon in tho city hall Thomas II.
Reed was rcnominaed for Congress by acclamson.
Colonel VI. Wentworth, of KttcIy, nominated for
Presidential clcctOr. Charles A. Brown, OF Portland,
and William Toblc, of North Berwick, were chosen
delegates to the National Convention with Edward b..
Mact, 1r, OF Frceport, and Justin NJ Leayitt Of Bos-
ton, altcrnates. Tho resolutions declare In emphatic
that the only choice for standard bearer Blaine
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-03
Mr.. OBRIENS CASE REOPENED.
THE CLERKS OFFICE ROBBED OF WARRANTS AMI

Dublin May 2.-Thc trial of william o Brien. NJ. p,
who was arrested on April II on his arrival at Kings
town from London in consequence of speech made at
Loughrea, was resumed to-day. When tho case was
Failed the magistrate announced that In the night
the Office OF the Court Of Sessions rad been broken
Into by burglars, who stole Of depositions
and warrants and that It would therefore, be noces
bary 10 reopen the al the beginning.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-03
DEMOCRATS DEFEATED IN ST. PAUL

st. Paul. MINI, May e-Returns from yesterdays city
election are not all In, but sufficiently complete TO
show the defeat Of the Democratic combination thst has
long controlled St Paul municipal Affairs Mayor smith
is re elected Controller Roche who dropped by the
Democrats and ndored by the Republicans Is reelected
over DAILY. the Democratic and workngmen's nominee.
For Treasurer Refs, Democratic, is e.eected. The
Republieans elect Aldermen the Democrats six
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-03
DEADLOCK AT SCHENECTADY.

Schenectady May (Specia). Republicans in this
District have looked forward for
day, when two delegates would be chosen to attend
the National Convention to be held at Chicago.
Congressman George West and John IL. Starn
were anxou. to 20 Chicago. and with Mr. West It had
been suggested that Charles f. Palmer OF this Ly, should
co. The friends OF David r. Wells, OF Fulton County.
wanted him to 20 with mr Stai'n Each SHE had 25
votes Mp west was sure Of Saratoga County 90 votes
and votes in this county. Mr. Starn claimed Fulton
and Hamilton, 10; Montgomery 10, and votes in this
COUNT The convention called to order at 80 this
sfternoon and for two and half 1t impossible
10 select a chairman. every motion and amendment re-
sung in tie vote 25 to 25. Finally II. L. Greene.
starIn msn though not delegate elected chairman
At O o'clock tho convention adjourned until Z 30
When IL reconyened countless motions to adjourn until
TO- morrow were lost There is possibility OF final
result tonight
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-03

a VIII IIfL SIHIE IfINI'I iOF'''
Tho state Board of Arbitration yesterday examined
Secretary Richard Elsncr OF the Milwaukee, Brcwcrs'
Union number OF letters and circulars werc shown
which were said to have beer written BY him, but no
refused TO commit himself in any way with regard to
them. George Bechtcl. Staten Island brewer, was
next placed upon the witness stand and was asked TO
give what information he could about the United States
Brewers Association and the Journeymcn Brewers
Union He said he was not a member Of elthor Or
ganzaton, but had contract with the latter. Mr
Bechtel denied contributing funds to any labor union
He said members OF tho bosses' "pool' came TO him
and tried TO persuade him TO Join the pool which hc
refused TO do.
paper said to be bllldozlng notice TO brewers
not 10 buy non.unIon malt and hops, which was sent
to them during tho strike in Milwaukee, was put In
evidence prove that in spite of contracts with tho
bosses The union attempted to force them into boy
colt against some OF their colleagues.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-03

of engineers at work stalking OF thu lines for the rs
min, which will cost x250,00U. Its capacity VIII D'
500 tons Of rails a day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-03
A MAJORITY TN FAVOR OF GAMBLING

Tsrre Haute, Ind. May 2-In the city election TODAY
the Democrats carried all six wards for councllmcn
favorng tho candidates who would continue as in the
past to favor public gambling.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-03

gates but is understood that they will vote for Chaun
didate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-03
WHY DIR. BERGMAN Is SILENT.
ur rupFROR PASSES GOOD DAY, HIS FEW

SUBsiDING NATURALLY
Berlin May "a. meeting OF the Medical society
to-day Professor BcrgMann repudlaed the assertion
Of English paper that HIS silence was virtually an
admission OF his culpabhy. ! am SILENT he SAID
@bocause, like every honorable physician, l will not
talk of what passes at the bedside Of patient.
The Emperor passed good day to-day. His fever
subsidized naturally, special medicine being admin
stcred As proof of his devotion to duty Yesterday
was the first time since the beginning of his Illness
that he failed to attend to Foreign Oce documents.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-03
rowED 70 HOURS BY THE STATE OF NEVADA

TowED 70 HOURS BY THE STATE OF NEVADA
Halifax, May o.-The Allan Line steamer Circas-
san Captain Barrett, from Liverpool April 90, bound
for Montreal with general cargo and 27 cabin and
300 seeragc passengers towcd In here THIS mo- n
Ing with her propeller shaft broken. The accident
occurred Friday. The steamer State of Nevada,
Captain Stewart In to signals from the Cicas
san bore down to her. The captain of the disabled
vessel requested to be taken in tow. steel hawser
vas attached to the disabled steamer and a start for
Halifax was made During the seventy-two hours
OF towing the weather fine and smooth and there
was not mshap OF any kind, notwithstanding the
strain on the hawser was great the CircaSsan being
1856 tons and the State Of Nevada only 1.57 tons
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-03

REVIVAL OF WAR RUMoRS IN EUROPE
London, May 2.-Therc revived attempts I'm cer-
tain quarters create scares based on the news
that urgent orders have been received at Portsmouth
TO despatch SIX torpedo boats reinforce the British
squadron In the Mediterranean.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-03
PROPOSED MEMORIAL OF MATTHEW Al

London, May "a large number of literary and
political personages assembled in the Jerusalem Cham
Der Of Westminster Abbey to-day consider the
means Of honoring the memory OF Matthew Arnold
The speakers were Lord Derby, Lord Colcrldge Lord
Rosebery and Robert Browning, who all concurred in
the proposal to raise a memorial TO Mr. Arnold in
tho Abbey and TO found scholarship in his name IN
Oxford University. The proposal afterw ard agreed
70 by all present.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-03
SOMEBODY MUST BE BACKING THE SULTAN
HE DECLINES TO SUBMIT TO ARBITgATIoN-wHERE
rS rur rSTrRpRISpf

TangIer, May 2-The Sultan refuses to submit the
differences between Morocco and the United States In
reference to the men Imprisoned at Rabat to arbi-
tration and the dispute has been reopened
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-03
FouR YEARS, PENAL sERv1rupE FOR popoFr

'OOh AL-hNo PtNAL SEKNlTUDE fOR POPOfF.
sophia, May 2.-Maior Popof, who was convicted
Of embezzng funds belonging TO the War Office, has
been sentenced to four years penal servitude. Ho
has also been deprived Of his rank in the army. NJ.
Bonef and the other prisoners implicated in the defsl
cation were each sentenced to terms Of Imprisonment
varying from five to twelve months Major Popof
denies that no is guilty OF cmbezzlement IIe de-
rlares that the offer him OF bribe of 200 900
bles was made during the soourn OF General Kaubars
the Russian agent, In Sophia He has appealed to
Prince Ferdinand TO mitigate his sentence.