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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-25
nruocPArs OPPOSING FREE TRADE

Boston, May "a (speciaD.-The tariff issue has al
ready begun 10 SOW the seeds OF disscnsion In the
Democratic ranks in New Hampshire. The proof Of
this comes from men of the highest executive and
business character Charles A. Buscl, of Laconia, a
wealthy hosiery manufacturer and man high in the
councils of the Democratic party, has stated to The
Journal" representative that he would not vote for
the reelection OF Cleveland platform embodying
the views Of the Presidents tariff message and OF the
Mills bill In Congress Mr.. Busel is member Of the
Democratic State Committee and Of the Executive Com
mttee Of Ten, and has long been regarded as one OF
the ablcst managers in his party His brother,
John T. Busie, lifelong Democrat and his business
partnen will only refuse to support Cleveland for
reelection, but is writing and publishing articles
the taYr on everything enfennc into not only wooen
but common manufacturing. The detection of such
men as the Busicl brothers will create decided SEN
sation in the Democratic party.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-25
CRITICIsING THE METHODS OF MALONE.

Richmond, Va, May "a (SpecIall.-Thc Republicans
opposing Mahonc's plan OF organization, who recently
appointed committee Of twenty-five to prepare an adj
dress to the Republicans voters Of Virginia. made John
g. Wise chairman He has already prepared the ad
dress and 1t is awaiting the approval Of tho other
members OF the committee. IL is said 10 set forth
forclbly, but dlgnifcd way, the reasons for op
posing the unit rule and Mahones plan. 1t goes into
the history Of Mahonc's methods ruler in the party
and refers to his private circular against Mr. Blaine as
having reused the indignation OF the atter's friends
and offers plan for tho organization Of the party In
opposition TO the Malone plan. Early next week the
Committee Of Twenty five VIII meet and act upon the
address, and the war between the two factions in the
RepubLcan party giiI beg
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-25
DEMOCRATS FoRsAKE THE MACHINE.

The jersey City Board OF Finance had an animated
meeting last night. Since the passage Of tho High
License by the Republican legislature the Democrats
and quOrdeaers have been inCensed against Samuel
Dickinson, Speaker OF the Assembly, who has held
eapabe and efficient onicer. The Board OF Finance
which Democratic, has the appointment Of the Con-
trollor and the Of the Democratic machine
determined that Colonel Dcknson must be removed
from Office Their object might have been accom- pllshed
bv secret work the Liquor Dealers Association pre-
cipitaed matters and spoiled the scheme By passing
resolution demanding DickinS "a removal. Ex-Con
gressman A. A. HardenbeIgh, one OF the Democratic
Finance Commissioners declared that he did not propose
TO be buIdozed and he was Joined by Commissioner
Joseph Warren
IL was thoroughly veil known that neither OF these
gentlemen would for change in the Controlershlp
but nevertheless the machine managers determined
nut them on record After the routine business Of
the board had been transacted last night President
Fdelsein offered a resolution declaring the onnee Cor
marathon Counsel vacant The oice held by ex-Judge
pIar Republican There Ia objection to Mr.. Blair
exeept his policy but the EFFORT remove him In
tended az an entering wedge for the other business MI
Hardenhcrgh vigorously opposed the rcsouton. and the
resolution was lost by vote OF 3 to @
President Edelsen then offered the resolution to re-
move Colonel Dickinson and said that he offered 10 by re-
quest Mr. Warren asked him II II request OF the
liouordealers and Mr.. Edels,en said IL waa After
prolonged heated debate tho resolution rejected
President Edelstein alone voting.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-25
a BATTLE WITH PITCHFORKS.
TWO LABoRERs QUARREL AND ONE WOUNDS THE
OTHER pADLY-THE COnONER CALLED IN.

TWO LABORthS QUARKEL AND ONE WOtNDo ihI
OTHER bADLY-THE CORONER CALLED IN.
While laborers were loading manure on carts at the
old stable in Suvanst., Houston-st., yesterday
afternoon, quarrel occurred between Thomas Pagan,
of No BIG East FoBy -fourth-st, and Henry Carncs,
OF No. 419 East Forty-seventh-st. Pagan was on q
cart, loading the manure which Calrncs was pitching
up to him. Calrnes persisted in throwing up more
manure after Pagan thought the cart had proper
load. At length Fngan struck at Ca!rnes with his
pitchfork Cairncs Immediately flung his pltchfor&,
like iavelin ard three prongs entered Fagaus right
leg between the knee and the hip One of the prongs
severed an artery. Pagan pulled the bloody proDgs
out OF his leg and jumped oil tho cart, ptchfork in
hand, swearing that he would kill Carnes. moment
later the two were running down Sulllvan-st., !,
Carnes fleeing for hi. life. Pagan became weak from
loss of blood and fell on the sidewalk after running half
block.
officer Cassin, Of the Prince Street squad, caught
Cairnes and led him back to Pagan. John Pnty. of
No A Leroy-st, who passing, noticed that blood
was pouring out of the hole In Fagan's leg and he
called the policcman's attention to the danger Cas-
sin borrowed Pintys handkerchief tied about Fagans
leg, above the wound, and then used his club to
twist the knot until the flow of blood was stopped
An ambulance carried Pagan to st. Vncenfs Hospital
and the surgeons said the policeman had kept the
wounded man from bleeding to death IN the street
Pagan a strong man. thrtyhve yerS old, but
his injury semous that corner was called
to take his antemortem statement. Later In the
afternoon he was in a fair way to die despite the
prompt action OF tho policeman. CaIrnes was COM
Titted at the Jefferson Market Police Court, to await
the result of Fagan's Injuries
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-25
Ay EyOOURA OUTLOOK FOR COAL

Philadelphia, May "a (bpecaD.-A pronIneht Coal
merchant speaking of tho future trade today sd
The anthracite coal trade has been rather quiet the
past week, although the production has boon large
The situation not dscouragng and prices have been
well maintained shippers in this city report plenty
of orders and there is said to be scarcity OF vessels
There IS some cutting in prices but tue move nent
has not assumed serious proportions. and coal dealers
arc not alarmed. The production of anthracite last
week amounted TO 9,s51 tons, eonpifcd IN t2o'-
oo3 tons for the same week of 1887 The total pro-
dnct,n since Januarv amounts TO ~, ,f3O,7s1 rons,
as compared with IL 533 224 tons fer fne same period
of last year, decrease of 1924 tons inc output
charges low.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-25
TO BLOCK OFF 4 poSsIBLS RIVAL.
IMPORTANT BRANCH RAILROADS ABOUT TO DE AC-
oUIRED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA.

IMPORTANT BRANCH RAILROADS ABOUT TO BE Ac'
QUIRED BY THE PENNSYLVANIA.
Philadelphia, May "a (SpeciaD.-Third street is All
acog today over the report that one OF the most
important railroad purchases Of recent years VIII
SOON be consummaed being no less than tho transfer
of the schuylkill River East Side Railroad to new
syndicatc which will operate It In the interest OF tho
pennsylvania Railroad Company, and which Will al
the Same time gain possession OF the Philadelphia cx-
tension Of the Baltimore and Ohio. Tho purchase
will not be made in the name OF the pennsylvania
railroad but the company is now being formed ana
It is stated on unlmpeachable authority that inc
money viii be FURNISHED by the Pennsylvania ana that
that company will practically own and control tho
East Side Road This deal will be ono OF the utmost
importance and the Pennsylvania will not only crush
possible through trunk line rival but at the samo lime
gain a big advantage the Reading inasmuch as
the freight facilities Of the East Side which branches
TO both rivers of great value. The Philadelphia
and Reading, 1t IS said, was desrous OF obtaining
possesson but with its elevated extension under way
and its efforts to reduce its present indebtedness, 1t
could not stand the expense When It became known
that the Baltimore and Ohio could be induced to SOIL
the PENNSYLVANIA officers at once took steps TO COM
plete the deal 1t Is said that the reduction OF
fbe Pennsylvana's last som annual dividend was due
TO the anticipation of heavy expense In that direcuon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-25
HIS LIFE ATTEMPTED BY SECRET EvEuE.


Easton, Penn, May "a (SpecaD.-The police have
been investigating mysterious attempt at assassna-
tlon to-day, but have failed 10 obtain any light.
About o'clock this morning exChief Burgess Will
lam NJ. Shulz returned from Allentown and was un-
locking the door of his office, when shot was fired
at him from out of the darkness behind him. Tho
bullet struck the door casing and glanced off into
another door Mr.. Shulz sprang into the Office.
slammed the door and to window to look for
the woud-be assassn's escape from the building but
could see no Lately Mr. Shultz has received
several threatening anonymous letters. lie went to
Allentown because Of note dropped in the letterboX
of his Office telling him to Come up TO Allentown.
as l wish 10 sec you business Of importance -
This letter signed "Newhart,' and Mr.. shultz
supposed IL his friend, Manager Newhart, who
wrote IT, Mr. Newhart knew nothing of the letter.
Mr. Shultz for ten years and until recently has man
aged the EastOn opera House. He has been ac-
oGanted with theatrical people all his life. lie
stands high in the state councils OF the United Ameri
can Mechanics, and edits the Official paper Of that
society.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-25
EXCITEMENT IN THE SHOPPING DISTRICT.

Flames were discovered at yesterday in the
basement Of the building, No. 50 West Fourteenthst
There are two stores on the first floor OF the building,
the Arundel bookstore, of which John d. Williams is
the proprietor, and Jacob Ad1ers govc-store. Gus
toners in both places fed at the first alarm Mr..
Williams had many boxes Of books stored in the base
ment, and the flames devouring them gresdly
when the lremen we're summoned AS the flames could
not be reached easily second alarm rung to call
extra engines The news OF fire In Fourteenthst.
spread through Macy's and dozen other dry goods
stores, and in few minutes the street was crowded.
The hremen kept the flames confined to the base
ment, but thick smoke rolled out into Foureenth-st
for nearly an hour before the fire out The loss
to Mr. Williams about 1000 and Ader's loss
was about 81 500 by smoke. There was slight damage
by smoke in Offices on the uppep floors. The build
ing, owned by Mr.. Chisholm, Wall Street banker
be repaired for $1,000. All the property was In
eur
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-25
RAG PICKERS IN 4 PANIC.
TEN OLD WOMEN DRIVEN FROM LOFT BY FLAMES
TWO D NGRROrsLY HURT.

a
Two D VIGOROUSLY HURT.
Ten old women sorting rags on the top floor
Of Hugh McGnnlss iive-story rag warehouse, In the
Of No. so Sprng-st, a few minutes before IL
a. m. yesterday, when fire broke out almost under
their noses. All Of them started to run out when
the loft began to fill up with smoke. Seven Of the
women got down the stairs unhurt. Bridget O'Mara,
Of Leonard-st., went down as far as the thrdstory
and then tried TO slide down in the hostway.
She lost her hold about sixteen feet from the ground
and fell the rest Of the way, breaking rib and re-
celvng serious internal injuries. Fireman Edwin
Ford, of Engine Company No. 55, ran up through the
burning building and found Catharine Sullivan with
her dress fire. trying to escape by way of the roof
He carried her to the roof of No. Al Marfonst. and
down through that building to the sidewalk. She
had been burned dangerously about the face and
limbs.
An ambulance carried her and Bridget O'Mara to
ST. vincents Hospital. Mary Mccarthy, Of No. 55
spring-st., jumped from window of the warehouse
to the roof of No. 80 Maron-st., and sprained her
wrist. She went home The damage by the fire did
not exceed 81 900. At the hospital In the afternoon
1t was said that both the injured women might die.
Mrs: o'Mara died last evening at the hospital from
her Injuries.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-25
FAILURE OF IN ELECTRIC COMPANY.
JUDGMENTS ENTrIED AND THE SHERIFF IN Pos


JUDGMENTS ENTrIED AND THE SHERIFF IN Pos
EssIoN-REORGANIZATIoN POSSIBLE.
The American Electric Manufacturing Company,
at No. East Fourtecnth-st, whose factory is at No.
165 West Eghteenth-st., had ten judgments, aggre-
eating $10419 entered against yesterday in favor
OF the American Electrical Works OF Providence.
and one for 1854, and the sher took possession f..
II. Gof who has been president Of the company
for several years resigned about six weeks ago. Henry
c. Adams who has been secretary Of the company. was
elected president succeed Mr. Gof The company was
incorporated March %, 1885, with an authorized
capital stock of SO 900 900, Of which s10o0ooo stock
was paid to the American Electric and Illuminating
Comanpy OF Boston Only s5O0ooo of the capital stock
was paid In cash. In October, 1850, the company
purchased the assets Of the ood Eectnc Aght
Company of this city for 1925, 600
The report that DR.. Amory, OF Boston, was financially
Interested In the company IL denied by man who Is
interested in the company's welfare and familla"
with its history, who also says tha tnerc has aeas
been q syndicate formed ana oohsocraoio nonoS pa'"
In 10 relieve the company
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-25
FOUR COMMISSIONERS INDICTED.
THE CORRUPTION IN JERSEY clrY's HOARD OF ru

THE CORRUPTION IN JERSEY ClTY's HOARD OF PUB
LIC WORKS TO BE EXPOSED.
Commissioners Kern, Reynolds, Watt and Hilliard
known the Big -Four" of the Jersey City Board Of
Public Works. have been indicted for conspiracy and
malfeasance In Office There twelve counts in the
Indictment, but the nature of them has not been made
known, the Commissioners will not be arraigncd
TO plead until Monday or Tuesday Of next week The
indictments wore found on Wednesday night, the
Grand Jury remaining In session until 10 o'clock
sdering the evidence submitted by the foreman, Dr.
Leonard j. Gordon, who had made thorough per
sonal investigation Of the affairs Of the Board. 1t
has been known for some time that this department
of the city government is literally rotten Men have
been carried on the ray-rolls by the hundred, who
did no work except about election time and then tho
been nest OF corruption for years, but 1t is now
likely TO be cleansed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-25
HAIL AND TORNADO IN TEXAS
EXTENSIVE DAMAGE DONE TO TOWN AND COUNTRY
crops RUINED.

CROPS RUINED.
Sulphur Springs, Texas, MAY pa destructive hall
storm passed the country two miles east OF this
place Tuesday, doing great damage TO growing crops
and fruit trees. The storm covered belt thrco miles
wide. The cotton plants were destroyed and must
be rcplanted was badly damaged. The hall
stones were so large that thoy broke shingles on the
roofs of houses and tore limbs from trees
tornado swept over Brownton, destroying the
Methods, Baptist and Congregational churches and
eight dwelling houses. Eight persons, including the
sheriff, and county recorder, fatally Injured.
Corsicana, Texas, May 24.-0ne Of the worst storms
that visited this region occurred last night 1t
began at III o'clock and continued for half an hour
The damage to business houses and residences VIII
exceed $4,000. Tho damage to crops is great over
a dozen buildings were unroofed.
Wellington, Kan, May ga tornado struck the
town Of Argona, few miles west Of this city, about
6 O'Clock yesterday afternoon cutting wide swath
through the place. Among tho buildings destroyed
the Methodist Church, Palace Hotel and consld-
cradle number of stores and dwellings No fatalities
reported but several persons are severely injured
by flying timbers and debris.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-25
PRINCE HENRY AND PRINCESS IRENE.
TLE-THE EMPEROR PRESENT.

TLE-THE EMPEROR PRESENT.
Berlin, May 24.-The marriage of Prince Henry,
second of Emperor Frederick, and Princess Irene,
third daughter of Grand Duke Ludwig Of Hessc,
solcnmizcd in the chapel OF Charotenburg Castle to-
day. All tho bells at Charlottenburg rung at
noon to announce that the ceremony had begun, and
salute Of thiryix guns fired at IL 80 announced that
the bride and bridegroom had exchanged rings. Both
Emperor Frederick and the Dowager Empress August
were present during the ceremony Prince Henry and
the Crown Prince dressed in naval uniforms
Thousands of people assembled outside the castle
When tho aged General Won Moltke arrived he
enthusiastically greeted by the multitude.
The bride and bridegroom FIRST cousins and
grandchildren OF the Queen of England Princess Irene
bcnC tho daughter of the late Princess Alice Prince
Henry and his bride left the Charl0cnburg depot by
a special train at 3 O'Clock for Erdmannsdorf where
they VIII spend the honeymoon.
They received a continuous ovation from the people
all along Tie route from the castle TO the depot.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-25
ANOTHER NIAGARA RESERVATION.
QUEEN VICTORIA PARK, on THE CANADIAN SIDE,
THROWN OPEN 10 TIE PUBLIC.

THROWN OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
Niagara Falls. Ont, May 24.-1hc Queens birthday
was made tho occasion Of throwing open tho public
tho Queen Victoria Niagara Falls Park the twin sister
to the State Reservation the American side, both
Of which designed for the preservation Of the
great cataract The Canadian park contains 1ls acres
and is and half miles long. All of the natural
beauties of the great bank which along the chasm
have been preserved and still futhcr beautfcd. Tho
main entrances to tho park at tho north and
sst of carriage entrance called the Mowat Gate, in
honor Of Premier Mowat, of the Ontario Legislature,
and Of pedestrians gate One of the entrances on
the west will be named after Ex-Governor Robinson.
The cost of the park date is about 1905 000 There
were no formal ceremonies attending the opening to-
day. but It is proposed 10 celebrate the event on
Dominion Day-July lin q fitting manner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-25
A LONG RRANOH MYSrERY RECALLEp.

Freehold n. j., May 24.-The case OF SANFORD rot
ter tho negro indicted for the murder OF kooert Ham
ilton, A. J. Drcxels old servant, a; Lone branch on
New Years Eve, set down for trial TO-DAY IN tho
Court OF Oyer and Termlner at this place Inc pros
ecutor asked 10 have the trial put of until next Mon
day. and this was granted II is said that the State
has not sufficient evidence upon which TO convict
Potter OF MURDER and that the indictment VIII DO
nolled II IS also saii that Potter wiz pleaI gmitJ
lief here and at Long Branch that the negro Pete
Bowling IS really the murderer of Hamilton: for
several months the State has endcavOred 10 secure the
arrest Of Dowling, but without success.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-25
NO INTERFERENCE BY THE POPE
ARCHBISHOP wALsHs ASSURANCE THAT THE r0N
TIFF is NOT AN OFFENSIVE PARTISAN.

Dublin, May 24.-At a meeting Of the Corporation
to-day the Lord Mayor rcae telegram from Arch
bishop Walsh dated Rome as follows
Assure the Municipal authorities Of Dublin that all
apprehension Of Interference by the Holy See in Irish
political affairs is groundless. The of ireland
has nothing to fear from Leo XIII Accept my most
distinct assurance upon this point Protest by all
means at your command and In the strongest terms
against the action OF hostile journals which insult the
Holy See by representing the Pontif a political
partisan, and at the same time mako 1t plain that
lrishmcn and Catholics you are not TO be misled by
any such devices Of tho enemies OF the nationality and
faith of Ireland.n
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-25
CHINESE PIRATES AND THE SAN PABLO.

San Francisco May ga statement is published
here to-day that the Occidental and Oriental Steam
ship Company will at the earliest possible moment
present claim for damages against the Chinese Gov
ernmen for the loss of the steamer San Pablo, which
was boarded by pirates and fire TO by them after
she had been aground near Turnabout Island in the
ChanD of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-25
,1yvE WITH A sRoKEy NECK.

Medina, N. Y, May "a GpecIall-An unusual case
Is exciting considerable attention among medical mon
In this vicinity. Yesterday Mrs George Jackson
was thrown from wagon, striking upon her head
and breaking her neck She is able to-day 10 talR'
and ia perfectly rational. but her body below tho
shoulders is completely paralyzcd The doctors care
not yet attempt TO mako complete examination OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-25
s,,,r PHILADELPHIA FAILURE.

Philadelphia, May "a speciaD.-w ii. Stevenson
y, ~. stock brokerage firm of W. II. Stevenson Co..
No a,o Walnutst announced this afternoon on the
aoor Of the Exchange that he was unable to meet his
contracts. His partner George S. coap, stated that
Mr.. stcvensons assignment did not involve the firm
About 900 shares OF STOCK were sou uuer 'no ruo
Tor Mr. Steyenson's account.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-25
UNWILLING TO OPEN BARREL FOR DEMO


Chicago, May 24.-Charles Fl. wacker, who was
nominated at the Democratic Convention at Spring
field yesterday for State Treasurer, is senior member
of brewing firm OF this city and reported to be
wealthy He declared his intention OF refusing the
nomination, saying ne is not politician, and does
not wish to become one. Furthermore his business
absorbs all his time ard he will not throw 1t up to
run for Office.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-25
CANADIAN GOVERNMENT CHANGES

Ottawa May 24.-slr Charles Tupper has resigned
his position as Minister of Finance in The Canadian
Government and has been rcappolnted High Commits
sioncr for Canada in London. G.. e Foster, Minister
of Marine, has been appointed to succeed Sir Charles
as Minister Of Finance. Sir Charles will sail from
New-York for England on Saturday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-25
THE TWO EMPERoRs IMPROVING.

Berlin, May 24.-Thc Emperor rested better last
night than be has any night since his arrival at
Chariot tenburg He slept without coughing for
periods OF three hours. He went into the park at ten
periods OF three hours He went into the park at 10
O'Clock this morning
Milan. May 24.-The Emperor of Brazil had good
night and his condition is improving.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-25
DESTRUCTION OF A HAT FACTORY.

The large hat mandatory Of Jacob Bauer in Dodd-
st., Orange destroyed by fire yesterday. There
was an insufficient supply of water for the fremen,
and little could be done to save the property. The
loss on building and stock Is about 81, 200. The
origin of the fire is unknown
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-25
or,crnr rorAy1RCHYrECr

Rusalo. N. Y, May o4-Tenry c. Brundage, an
architect committed suicide at Dunkirk yesterday after
noon, by shooting himself through the head at tho
Erie Hotel He the designer OF ths original por-
tage bridge on the Erie Railway.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-25
NEw-YoRK, FRIDAY, MAY 25, 1888.

reduce the fracture which is among
the ccrvical vcrtebre, for fear OF snap
ming the spinal cord. Everything possible
Is being done for her. The public is familiar win
tho case Of a who has lived for BEARS an, anu
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-05-25
r,npp yor MERE HARMLESS FUN

Chicago. May o4-Thomas Carey, the young man
who on April 3, while intoxicated, shot and Killed
Nov Nj Ting. a Chnaman, as . harmless amusement.
was to-day sentenced to fifty years In the penitentiary
for the crime