New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-02-24
ADOLF LADENBURG LOST.
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in good health when he went away. but was
tired out and wanted to get little outing. He
intended to remain only ten days. but he enjoyed
himself much and the trip seemed to be doing
him so much good that he prolonged It,
HE was at Palm Beach for fully two weeks
and from there he went across to Nassau. the
capital Of New-Providence, in the Bahamas. We
heard from him frequently during this time, and
he wrote that he was we'll and in excellent
spirits but that he wished to see the country and
get a little voyage the way home.
"A few days before he began his journey home
got a dispatch saying that he was III. but this
was followed a day two later by second,
which said that he was better and would start
for hoIpe Tuesday February IS. on the Ward
Line steamer Niagara.
THE last word va had from him was last
Monday. 1t came in the form Of telegram In
curing how his wife and child were, and II
business matters were all right We replied In
plenty OF time for him to receive the answer be-
fore he started. That was the last 1 heard OF
him until | got the dreadful news this after
noon."
PROBABLE EXPLANATION.
When asked to what cause he attributed Mr..
Ladenburgs death. Mr.. Thalmann replied:
MY partner has suffered periodically for three
or -FOUR years from SdllStOHcs' AHc pam N"e-N
resulted when these attacks occurred was some
thing intolerablc"
Yes" said Mr.. Limburger. Il have often seen
him almost wild with the pain
Morphine was the only thing that ever gave
him relief" continued Mr.. Thalmann. For
some time Mr.. Ladenburg had been obliged to
resort TO its use. taking it in the form OF hypo-
dermic injection. 1t is probable that or Wednes-
day night he suffered from an unusually severe
attack Of pain and was forced to use morphine
While under the influence Of the drug he prob
ably rushed up on deck to get breath OF fresn
air. and heavy sea swept him overheard Inc
purser Of the Niagara tells me that the trip was
the toughest one he had ever made and that the
rail under water much of the time
"Of course this is conjecture, but 1t Is prob
ably correct.
THE idea OF suicide Is preposterous All his
letters to were very cheerful. He was pros
porous. had a charming wife and child. and had
everything to live for We are all much upset Dy
the sad affair"
Adolph Ladenburg was born in Frankfort,
Germany. forty-two years ago. He received
fine university education, and came TO this coun-
try in 1879. having previously spent some time in
Paris. Mr.. Ladenburg's original intention was
to make tour Of the country and return to
Germany but instead he accepted opening
that presented itself and became in 1880 a mem
her Of the banking firm of Ladenburg, Thai
mann & Co. No. 46 Wall-st. The firm was
founded In 1876, and Richard Limburger is the
third member julius Schwabach and Hans and
Cisorg Won Blechroeder, Of Berlin. are special
partners Of the firm in the sum of sl.5OO,OOo, the
partnership to terminate DECEMBER 81, 1879.
The firm Of Ladenburg TfamGnn & Co. has
long been acknowledged az powerful. and has
been connected with several financial enterprises
of consderab bic Importance. This firm vas con-
nected with several Government bond synd-
Gates having been interested - the extent OF
sl5 900 900 in the recent Morgan syndicate or
Ganlzed to take the $1,000 900 Issue, but which
failed In its object owing to the Presidents
action in making the loan a popular one The
firm then became associated with the John A.
stewart syndicate. Ladcnburg, Thalmann e.
- ole af cd Wit
dicates which secured the bond issues Of Febru-
airy and November 1894 and were prominent In
the Morgan syndicate which bid 81 essfully for
$50 coo 900 If bonds in February, 1895.
The firm are members OF the stock Cotton and
Produce exchanges and have been interested In
several large underwriting syndicates. guarantee
Ing the success Of the reorganization plans OF
railroads and large industrial companies.
WELL KNOWN IN SOCIETY.
Mr. Ladenburg was also well known in the
social circles Of this city. He a member 81
the Union Knckerbocker Rockaway Hunting.
Country. Meadowbrook Lawyers end Metro
politan clubs He leaves wife and one daugh-
ter while his father Emil Ladenburg. retired
banker. and a brother still live In Frankfort.
Germany
Stevens. wa, married to Mr.. Ladenburg about
nine years ago. She IL a daughter OF Alex
ander II Stevens Of Lawrence. Long Island
and president Of the Sixth National Bank. In
this city. ard has been prominent In society for
many years. being among the noted beauties at
all the important fashionable balls and enter
talnments She Is handsome brunette. and
has been a great favOrite In society not only In
New-York but at Newport. whore she was fire.
uuentlv the guest Of the late Mrs. Paran stevens
ct Marietta villa and at Mr. Van Aliens place
Wakehurst one OF Mrs. Ladenburgs sisters Is
the wife OF Captain Harrington Swami. OF the
British army Her youngest sister is Miss Mary
Otis Stevens. Eher Stevens. her brother. is en-
gagged TO marry Miss Daisy D!xor. a daughter
OF Mr. and Mrs. William F. Dixon. Of this city.
Mrs Ladenburg's mother is a cousin of the
POPULAR and weil-known society and club man.
James Otis. and her father is brother Of Byam
X. Stevens OF this city one OF the Patriarchs.
Mrs. Ladenhug iG 81 consin of j. Wadsworth
Richie one child. daughter, born to
Mr. and Mrs. Ladenburg something over a year
ago Mrs Ladcnburg is patroness Of The AS
sambly balls and OF the Tuesday Evening
dances