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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-08
The Vanderbilt Plans.

NEW YORK, Feb, SIT was said yester-
day that the New York and New Eng
land railroad would be bought by the
Vanderbilt people and that their might
be new route TO Boston via that road
and the Harlem line, with connecting
link between Golden's Bridge and Dam
bury. The Vanderbilt ownership is said
to be assured, but whether they will
antagonize the New Haven people is yet
in doubt.
Additional information is that Mr..
Vanderbilt will not retire from the New
Haven company and antagonize Mr..
Morgan. Mr.. Vanderbilt has largely in
creased his holdings every time the capi-
tai stock OF the company has increased,
and he and Mr.. Morgan practically die
tate the situation.
1t was learned yesterday that the Van
derbil, people ill probably operate the
New York and New England, when they
get it, in harmony with both the New
York, New Haven and Hartford, and New
York Central interests. Their is business
enough for two distinct routes 10 Bos ION,
and second line by way If the Harlem
Danbury cut off ana the New York and
New England will greatly develop new
section OF country without iujuring the
New Haven railroad. as long rs they are
all links in great consolidated system.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-08
How the Sale Was Made.

NEW HAVEN, Feb. s-A prominent Of
fetal and leading stockhoder of the New
York, New Haven and Hartford rail road
said in relation TO the purchase of the
Old Colony line by the Consolidated, as
reported.
''The story is true. The particulars Of
the sale are as follows: Last "Wednesday
Vice President Tuttle and Second Vice
President Mellen went from this city TO
Boston, where President Clark OF the
Consolidated road met them at 9 o'clock
that evening, coming from New York for
the purpose. Accompanying Mr.. Clark
were William Rockefeller and j. Pier
pont Morgan of New York, the we'll
known capitalists and railroad magn ates.
"On Thursday morning the Consoli-
dated party met President Cholte of the
Old Colony road in Boston. A long in-
terview in President Choate's private
office followed. A definite proposition
was made by the visitors, aud the meet
ing adjourned till next day. On Friday
another meeting was held and he terms
OF the Consolidated directors acc 'pted.
"When the visitors left Boston Friday
night they carried with them papers Civ
ing them controlling interest in the
Old Colony line. SUBJ .ct of course. TO the
stock holders ratification of the sale
later
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-08

a large audience was present last
night at the concert by Master Eddie
Buchart, the young bauioist aud mando-
gram rendered was as follows Over
ture-Ftalk Streeter, reading. "An Old
Played-Out Song" FRANK Dale Westland;
hanJesurine solo, j. II. jennings; solo,
Eddie Buchart, accompanied by j. II.
Jennings; soprano solo Miss Marie +.
Devlin; maudolin solo, Sig. Pettine Sc
lections, j. IL. Jennings piano solo. Miss
Nellie O'Byrne: reading Miss Florence
l.. Williams; banjo solo Mr.. Jennings
accompanied by Warren L. Turner
Tyrolean warbling. Ed ard Chadwick
mandolin solo, Eddie Buchart, accompa.
MED by Sig. Pettiue; selection, Palma
Banjo aud Guitar Orchestra
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-08

dent Choate. Of the latter corporation,
who earlier in the day denied the rumors
OF sale Of his road TO the other.
The full terms OF the consolidation
have not been agreed upon by the direc
tors, but ten shares of Old Colony will
be given for niue of New Haven.
The Boston and Maine Reading combi-
nation made an offer of 10 per cent TO the
Old Colony, but they were repulsed.
Then President Clark saw his oppor-
tunity. He originally wanted only the
Providence division OF the q d Colony, in
order TO complete his liue To Boston, but
lie was Obliged to take the whole system,
620 odd miles of road. ramifying ali
through Eastern Ma sachusetts and ~
cluding the Fall River line OF Sound
steamers.
All the divisions of the Old Colony. ex-
cept the Providence division, will con-
tinue under the charge OF General Mana
ger Fendrick here, SO that the relations
Of the corporation TO its lifelong patrons
on Gaze Cod and the New Bedford, Fail
River and Taunton, as well as in Worces-
ter, Lowell aud Fitchburg will remain
unchanged.
The first practical result of the new
deal will be seen on May l. whel five
hour train will be put on between Boston
aud New YORK via the Shore liae.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-08

York and Boston aud points in eastern
New England.
1t possesses excellent Boston terminals
for passenger and freight at Park so lare
and at kueeland street, and has large
property ownership in common with the
New Haven road in aud about the city of
Providence.
Some OF the largest and most thriving
manufacturing centres in New England
are upon Its line, among which may be
mentioned Lowell, Fltchburg. South
Framingh ham, Brockton, Mar. boro. the
Bedford and Fall River. It's traffic is
kindred TO that of the New Haven road.
and the present interchange which is
very large and valuable can by joint man
agement be greatly increased, also man
aged as to more satisfactorily serve the
public aud at the same time augment the
joint revenue
The New Haven's interest in the Provi-
dence and onington Steamship Com
pany can also be so united or allied with
like Interests of the Old Colony in the
Fan River line us TO produce beneficial
results.
One of the first public benefits likely Co
result from this a.nalgamatiOn will b.
the shortening OF the time of one or more
OF the Saore Line express trains between
New York and B lston, and with the com
pietiou OF the double tracking now under
way on the New London division, and of
the improvements arrdny yed for al Provi-
Gence, the whole Shore Line service will
be materially improved
Although the proposed union is based
upon lease of tue Old Colony to the
New Haven. the plan further provides for
an exchange of Old Colony for New
Haven stock upon mutually advanta-
geous conditions.
The management of the two properties
Will not De materially changed in It's per-
sonnel, the Old Colony officials con
tinuing To perform their present
duties in the care and operation of that
portion OF the united interest, but it, is
hkely that In al enlarged boar several
men now prominent in the Old COLONY
VIII, In the near future. enter the direc-
torate OF the New Haven company.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-08

only feasible rail entrance from New
England into the city of New York, but
at It's three eastern termini IL supplies
fac llties for separate competing Boston
lines, so that there are practically three
Independent r1utes over it's rails co
Boston, each demanding the best facili
ties aud each lnsisting that its rivals
shall receive no benefits in which il does
not participate.
The rail travel b tween Boston and
New YORK alone is not OF sufficient vol
ume 10 warrant the presen express train
stryice, fourteen trains each WY daily.
ana the two recently added limited trains
which carry few others than through
passengers, make return OF revenue bare
ly suitcieut To meet the expense of their
operation. To go on, therefore, provid-
ing TWO or three additional trains over
the different Boston routes. whenever
there is reason for the addition of one. has
become too great burden upon all the
lines, aud II Is apparent To the New
haven management that the constantly
Increasing public demand for bstter aud
la-ter Service between Bos on aud New
York cau BE- successfully met only by
such consolidation Of It's interests with
thoSe OF one OF its Boston connections as
VIII result ia increase of the combiuel
reveu ue and In an ability To supply its
customers those beneh.s derivaUle from
single, instead of "a divided, manage
ment Oh the through service
In considering with which Boston line
this union tOulu be most advantageously
made. the New Elgiaad road wa, found
10 be wholly lnelis bic, tor the reason
that the New Haven road already pos
sesses the most direct route TO New York
Irom tue thlrte n most important places
upoa the New England's line. and the
latter could therefore cont ribute little
lrafhc 10 the united interests that the
Ne" Haven road does not already more
satisfactorily accommodate.
he eXcellently managed Boston and
Albany road iuterchangrs with New
Haven az four important ju lction points
large amount Of valuable traffic. and
tue Two form an eXceptlona bly, favoraD Die
Boston aud New YORK line, buC the for.
mer has greater and more important
traffic accounts with its \, estern counec-
tious at Albany in which tue New Haven
road has practically no interest.
The New Haven management. there.
lore, turned It's attenJloI TO the third of
its eastern allies, the Old Colony. win
which II connec 5 at Providence, (oaly "a
miles from BostOn) anu with which N
luterchauges the larger portion
OF It's Boston freight aud passenger ira
iiic.
The Old Colony has about 600 niles of
railroad ana operate, a large fleet OF pas
,engets and freight steamers between
Fall River, Newport, New Bedford and
New York, carrying very large proper
ton VI the through traffic between New
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-08
THE CONTROL SECURED
Over a Million of Union Railroad
Stock Now Bought.
SETTLED MONDAY NIGHT.
Further Light on the Mysterious Local
Deal-Providence VIII BE Protected
No oFoar of a Squeeze Game by "a Grasp
ing Syndicate of Foreign Capitalists.

The News can state positively on the
best OF authority that a controlling in.
terest in the stock of the Union Railroad
Company has been secured by the new
syndicate.
IL Is not necessary TO give exact figures
TO date. IL is sufficient to call attention
to the fact that on Monday evening last,
before any concerted attempt had been
made TO hinder the completion of the
transaction by local paper. over a mil
lion dollars worth of the stock was
pledged and the virtual settlement of the
so-called deal had been ACCOMPLISHED.
Ii now only remains for the minority
stockholders to dispose of their stock at
the figures bid or to go on with the new
syndicate.
There is general opinion among in
vestors seen this morning that the price
is sufficiently high to secure a very large
portion OF the stock, but many are still
holding with the expectation of higher
prices. The price bid on the exchange
today is 25l1$.
In this connection the NEWS wishes to
reiteraie the statement first published
by it, and made by Messrs. Wilbour.
jackson & Co., that the stock was not
being purchased by a syndicate of now
existing railroad capitalists. but by par
ties who had not had railroad interests
before, but who will look out carefully
for the interests Of Providence
BY the purchases made today the syn
dicate has secured over three quarters of
the outstanding stock Of the Union Rail
road Company. A large block OF over
500 shares was transferred in one lot this
morning.
1t Is also learned that the purchases
are being made for the Central Trust
Company of New York.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-08
GRAVES AND THE MASONS
JUROR S1ID TO HAVE BEEN ODE
PENDED ON.v
Masons at Denver Stirred Up by a state
ment That the Order was Relied
Upon to Help the Doctor.

DENVER, Feb. S-Wheu DR.. Graves
came down from Canon City, Judge
Furman called attention to the fact that
the doctor had taken off his Masonic
watch charm, so as not TO create the i'm
preston that he was wearing an appeal
TO the Fraternity Tor Influence and elem
ency.
Tuesday communication appeared in
a local paper in which Judge Furman
was handled without gloves, and il was
stated that he bad depended to n certain
extent upon one membe Of the Jury VINO
was Mason.
Both in and out of the membership of
the order much discussion has taken
place. Surprise and Indignation are
openly expressed on every hand.
When asked about the case Yesterday.
with special reference to the point men
toned in the letters, Judge Furman de-
clined 20 talk.
To the reporter who called on him at
his Office. he said: 81 absolutely refuse
to say "A word in this connection. 1 do
not care to enter into any kind of news
paper controversy with the man. whoever
he may be-"
Judge Macon, his partner, failed to see
any reason for secrecy, and said that as
FAR as he was concerned, there was not
word OF truth in the statement that any
man was "depende on"
IL am not a Mason and not onto the
signs, but If aaybody on the jury had
been known to be favorable to "A verdict
of acquittal thiuk would have heard
OF 1t. do not think society including
IN ITS membership the brightest and
brainiest men OF the day would sanction
anything OF the kind. Oi course don't
know what is demanded or expected of
Masons, but hardly think this is
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-08
Looking Toward the North.

BosToN, Feb. s.-A special To the Jour
nal from Concord, ~ H.. says:
New Hampshire railroad men are
watching with much interest the great
railway deals which are reported as being
made IN Massachusetts. Shrewd capi-
taists here are of the opinion that IL the
New York and New Haven secures
control of the Old Colony, the
new combination will next he look ing
with longing eyes toward the Concord
ter now has connection with the Old
Colony Mt Concord, Mass, and IL also
runs over the Old Colony roadbed on a
special track fro N Concord Junction to
Acton, Mass, the latter place being,
strictly speaking, the southern terminus
of the Nashua aud Acton liAe.
The Concord aud Montreal could also
get another connection with the Old Col
oly by extending its line from Nashua
to Lowell.
Tne Concord and Montreal system
would be very valuable extension TO
the reported new combination. for IL
would give IL a splen lid connection from
New YORK through this city TO the heart
of the White and Franconia Noun
tains. It's upper termInJs would not
long remain in the mountain coun-
try, for the Concord aud Montreal i
rapidly pushing its iron up tue Apdros-
coggin Valley with the intention of max
ing its way through the great forest area
beyond. with the design of some time
making connection with the great Cana
dian and Maine railroad system.
With that accomplished ID it is hardly
possible to comprehend the immense
lumber trallic that would follow"
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-08
Morgan and Rockefeller Did n.

NEW HAVEN, Feb. s.-Vice-P President
futile and the other officers of the New
York, New Haven aud Hartford railroad.
who are in town, refuse TO affirm or deny
tue story Of the purchase of the Old Col
ony railroad by their company. 1t can
be stated on undoubted authority, how
ever, that IL is true. The purchase was
made In the name of Messrs. Rockefeller
aud Morgan, "a was that Of the Housa-
tonic few months ago.
First and Second Wee Presidents Tut
tie aud Melleu went from this city TO
Boston on last Wednesday night. presi-
deut Clark, who had been in New York.
passed through New Have on the "owl"
tr In on the same night, also bound for
Boston.
The three New York and New Haven
men met President Choate OF the Old
Colony read in Boston, on Thursday.
Meantime all the clerks and private sec
r taries. both In this city aud Ia New
YORK, had been instructed that they Nere
TO know nothing about the whereabouts
OF the president and two vice-presidents.
The greatest secrecy was observed. Ne
gotiations with President Choate were
very brief and decisive.
Messrs. Clark, Tuttle and Mellen re.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-08
Niobe's EventfuI Career.

The story of Niobe, Amphion's wife, Is
ancient mythology. The play of "Niobe"
is modern fact. The latter will be on
view at the Providence Opera House for
the remainder OF the week, commencing
tomorrow evening. The beautiful wom-
an SAID to have been turned TO stone
comes in the nineteenth century into the
possession of an artist He buys the statue
and his friends rave over IL. But at an
unfortunate moment an electric wire
comes in contact with Niobe and the
spark OF life is revived. The difficulty
tnat confronts Niobe's owner can read
lily be understood. This is increased as
the transformation occurs in the house of
a friend who has the care Of the statue
while the author is travelling The laugh
ter that follows. clus d by the many
vogue o the play, which is at once srtis.
tic aud amusing
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-08
Local Interest I'm the Deal

Local interest. financially, in the Old
Colony deal is somewhat limited becau Sc
of the limited amounts OF the stock now
held here. Before the Boston AID Provi-
dence was leased TO the Old Colony, the
control of the former and large blocks OF
the latter were held in Rhode Island.
Since that time there has been a con-
tinuous and important flow OF both secu-
rifles from this State TO Massachusetts,
until less than one-third Of the Boston
hni Providence is held here and almost
none of the Old Colony There have
been very few spectators who believed
in the future OF the property and who
backed their belief by purchases. One
stakeholder bought quite a large block of
stock Immediately after tue Quincy acci-
dent below 10. Others within week
have purchased small amounts below
200. None of these gentlemen have yet
been approached to dispose OF their stock.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-08
MASQUERADE BALL.
Valentine Lodge, n. r.. q. T., Enjoys n
Social Evening.

Valentine Lodge, n. r. q. r., Enjoys n
Social Evening.
A masquerade ball was held in Column
bia hall. last evening by Valentine Lodge,
n T.. o. r.. and was one of the largt st
gatherings in this hall during the season.
Fully 140 couples, in all sorts of cos.
tunes, participated. The grand march
was led by Edward MEG owan, who at
first thought that his partner was one Of
the prettiest young ladies in the hall. but
when the masks were removed he found
that Ben Stone was the lady"
Among the dignitaries of the order
who were present and enjoyed the festiv-
tiles were Past Grand Warden James II.
Shaw, Grand Secretary Charles H. Math-
erson, Past Warden NJ. NJ. Johnson and
Grand Treasurer Hedry VI. Ormiston.
The committee of ARRANGEMENTS was
NJ. Nj. johnson. Mrs Abbie T.. Ormiston.
Mrs. Lizzie L. Howard, Mrs. Lottie Abb
bott aud Leon Abbott The floor was i'm
charge of Edward McGowan, assisted by
John ; tone and Leon Abbott
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-08
stolen From IIrookheId.

The police in this city have been noti.
lied TO LOOK out for horse and sleigh
stolen from Brookfield, Mass, Feb. 3.
The outfit Is des rbet as follows I: Dark
bay horsr. black points. long hair OF fet-
locks, side calks on hud SHOES together
with long caiks; 1873 bands high; fiat
fore feet; has scratches on nigh hind foot.
Old fashioned long back sleigh; coon sk in
robe, re lining; light goat robe. crimson
plush lining: yellow robe checked with
black on outside; rope halter with spring
clasp around neck
Ihe authorities of Brookfsld have
offered "A reward OF s2j for Information
leading to the recovery ol the property.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-08
THIS IS OFFICIAL.
The Consolidated's statement OF What
Has Been Done and What is Planned.

The Consolidated's statement OF What
Has Been Done and what is Planned.
NEW HAVEN, Conn, Feb s--The fol-
lowing official statement has been OBJ
tanned today from the officials OF the New
York. New Haven and Hartford road:
The announcement that plan for
uniting the New York, New Haven and
Hartford and Old Colony railroads has
been agreed upon by representatives of
these companies and that this plan will
soon be submitted to the board of d..
rectors OF the former company, Is con-
firmed by its officials
The public will be quick to recognize
the many advantages TO be gained by
this arrangement, aud will clearly under.
stand that its execution is only another
step in the direction OF tue manifest des.
tiny toward which the principal rail lines
OF Southern New En- gland have steadily
progressed.
The New Haven company possesses the
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-08

The New York, New Haven and Hart
ford system operates S3l miles OF road
and the Old Colony operates Coz miles.
III the announced deal is consum mated.
l.i37 miles OF track in New England viii
come ander one management
The New YORK, New Haven and Hart
ford Is authorized TO issue stock TO the
amount OF ESQ, jOO.OO0 OF this S3l COS OOO
has been Issued leaving possible iur.
ther issue of Slj,dQ2ODO The stock OF
the Old Colony road represents SIS, OVO. 900
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-08
A stubborn Flre.

MANCHESTER, y. H., Feb. s--The fire
which broke out in the coal sheds Of the
Amoskesg and Manchester corpor atIons
nearly two months ago is still burning.
and all efforts TO subdue 10 have so far
failed. IL was thought for time that
the fire had been smotherod, but last
night it was burning in both the sheds
nearly as furious as at first. Hundreds
ot tons OF coal have been destroyed. ana
although workmen are constantly nt
work moving the uDignited coal from the
vicinity the loss will prove heavY.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-08
Unique and Handsome.

The Press Club souvenir, which was
distributed at the banquet last night. is
decidedly original and very handsome.
IL is chiefly made up OF reduced fac
gautly printed. IL has distinct value
outside of newspaper circles. a limited
number will De sold at nominal price
They may be had at the Office OF the
NEWS, No. Weybosset street
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-08
In the CoDsumme.

Joe Morgan In Ten Nights In Barroom." at
Lothrops Museum this week A splendid y rform-
ance OF this old time drama is given by the Keane-
kcane Co Mr. kcane as Joe Morgan presents the
delrlum remen scenes In most realistic manner;
the horrors OF the drunkard'- life are painfully
shown yet his misfortunes not made the subject
OF rbad st as so often done by actors and lectur-
ers Alr. heanes makeup il not that 81 a stage
drunkard. 1t is such may b. seen on our streets
any day In the week He give, an eyempli hcation
OF the terrible results OF the abuse OF alcoholic stm-
lants VITA such striking realism that II cannot fail
To impress the hearts OF those who make 10 frequent
OF rum
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-08
DR.. GRAVES IN JAIL.

Awaiting His Second Trial on Charge Of
Numbering Mrs. Josephine Rarnaby.
DENVER, Col, Feb. s.-Dr. T. Thatcher
Graves is now in the county jail OF Arap
aho county, awaiting his second trial on
The charge of numbering Mrs. Josephine
A. Barnaby. He was given up in the West
Side criminal court yesterday afternoon.
When court opened Judge Foreman an
nounced that they had decided not TO give
permanent bond, but TO demand new
trial at once. DIR. Graves was at once
locked up, and the prosecution was or
dered to report in ten days when it would
be ready for trial.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-08

Weather for this evening-Clear and
cold.
For tomorrow-Clear
The Thermometer.
Temperature from . a. NJ. Feb. T. to Q
A. NJ, Feb. <:
Highest, 46; lowest, IL; mean, 30.
Tho Tide for To-morrou.
High water at Providence at 1850 A. NJ.
and at 2:l3 l.. NJ.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-08
Weather .a.. oation.

WASHINGTON, Feb. Forecast for New
England: Colder, fair weather and brisk
northwesterly winds.
For eastern New York: Much colder,
fair weather and northwesterly winds.
Signals are displayed from Norfolk
section TO Portland.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-02-08

HosToN, Feb. s-Driven to desperation
by the efforts OF the Reading Boston and
Maine combination to take away its mo-
nopoly of the Boston-New York rail trGf-
6c, the New York, New Haven aud Hart
ford has absorbed The Old Colony rail
road.
This was admitted last night by Presi-