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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-03
MATE BRAN FOUND GUILTY.
A VERDICT IN THE CASE OF THE HERBERT
FULLER MURDER.

Rosto, Ian o-Thomas Bran first mate of the
barkentine Herbert Fuller. was found guilty TINS
afternoon of the murder OF Captain Charles Nash
on the high seas on July H. 1895. The captains wife
and the second mate also were killed but the indct-
ment on which Bran tried was only Tor the
murder Of Nash. The il ry had been delberaung 10
reach a verdict since yesterday afternoon ana han
come in for instructions several times me uldi
took place In the Federal Court.
When the verdict was rendered Bran never fai-
tered for an instant He remained standing as
though partially dazed for minutes after the
fatal announcement made. and until the Court
directed him to be seated. Then Judge 'oi' s''"
TO Mr. Cotter, Bram's counsel. that he coud nave
any reasonable time in which TO nie exceptions
Mr. Cotter spoke few words. his voice broken
with emotion, and his hand trembling as he lald II
on The rail in front Of the jury
III nave got to die" said Bran IL thank God
that shall die innocent man. have met more
trouble in this world than falls to the lot OF most
men. and II / have TO bear this much In ADDITION
| shall do 1t innocent man should.
This declaration made while the tears
strcamed down Bram's cheeks Then. turning to
cSaTe ali the time he held out his right hama
have the manace Placed on ms wrlst IN mo
ing the tears from his eyes the familiar smile was
on his face and he was tho same cam collected,
made familiar since the beginning Of his trial
Judge Colt then addressed the jury. thanking
ease and expressing his regret that they had been
kept from visiting their homes and attending 10
business for so Ions time. He then excused them
and declared the court adjourned
A number of people crowded around District At
torney Hoar and attempted to congratulate MN;
but he refused 10 be congratulate lie declared
that IL too serious matter to cause anybody
who had participated in it TO expect or accept con-
CALCULATIONS.
one OF the jurors. whose name is withheld at his
own request. reporter an interesting story
of the twenty hour fight in the jury room that
resulted in verdict of guilty against Bran: For
hours the votes huctuated from II to TO 10
for conviction Mr. Howes. Of Chatham. was the
u,hn hall ont RI he al
Testimony that delayed the jury in coming to a
decision earlier that given by Brown, the man
at the wheel and the window in the after bin
proved n stumbling block of the Jurors
The Jury up all night considering the case
and about o'clock. Just before breakfast. baloi
was taken The result was to for conviction
The ballot taken after breakfast showed the vote
to be II to l. When told by the reporter that the
verdict Of guilty surprise 10 most people
the Juror could not understand IT,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-03
SEVENTY-TWO VOTES FOR PLATT.
PROGRESS OF THE ALBANY JOURNALS CAN
vASs OF THE LEGISLATURE

Albany Jan THE canvass by THE Albany
Evening Journal OF the choice OF the members OF
the Legislature for a United States Senator to be
elected on January 10 TO succeed David b. Hill
shows ND to date that seventy-two members favor
Thomas C. Patt: one Senator Frank ID. Pavey OF
New-York city IL for Joseph h. Choate. ana SIX
teen are undecided.
Those who have declared themselves for Mr.. Plat
for United States Senator are:
Senators IIigbe Wleman, Page Krum Johnson.
Nussbaun. Chahoon. Brown, Grant White Stewart.
Raines Daley Burns and Mullin.
Assemblymen-O' Grady. Of Monroe: Scherer. Nc
EVAN and Ieversee. of Albany; Upper. OF Broome:
Paker Of Clinton Hoes. OF Columbia Parshall. of
Kings Taylor. of Oswego: McGraw. Of Rensselaer,:
Clark of Steuben: Glen, OF Seneca; Eldridge. or
Warren; Bondy. of Onondaga: Dagnan. NXXlIld
New-York: Wells. WITH Onondaga: CARLY. OF Rich
mond: Rudd, Of Schuyler: Mclaughlin. Of Sullivan:
Witter of Tioga Schmidt. OF Montgomery; Raplee.
OF Yates; Horton of Wayne: Van Colt. Vth New
York: Clark ia Steubcn; Anderson. lid Rensse-
aer: Bears OF Franklin: Winnie. of Schenectady:
Miles OF St Lawrence: Rcehr OF Kings: Blasdell,
With Erie; Brown OF Fulton and iiamton Ben
ham of Ontario: Post. of Suffolk Kavanaugh OF
Saratoga: knapp With Kings; Adler With New
york. Austin XXIst New-York: GilliIand. XXIIId
New-York: Murphy XXVth New-York Brown.
XXIXtL New-York: Mcknight. lid Queens; Lewis.
rs Monroe; Sweet OF Greene: PhIlo Ist Oneida
Mackey. of Delaware; Andrews XXNist NeW-York;
XVIII Kings; smith, Ist westchester; Springer, Of
iierkimer: Soper, XVIIIth' Kings Holbert. OF Che
mung; Hughes, NXth kings: Pratt. lid Ulster ana
Downs OF Orleans.
The sixteen members who have declared that they
have no preference at present are as follows:
senatorsNI.amy, Ford Brush. Davis and Humph-
-. r,,...... .aa,. 80
p"tnam. Wilson Of Kings: Dudley. Of Niagara:
Fuller OF Broome Pierce OF Essex; Mathewson.
- Weu York: Fish OF Madison Kelsey OF Living
sion. Harrison. OF Steuben. and Marshall, XVlfth
Kings H., $3.50. 90 nominate g., ~.
panuhiican caucus and lol votes will be necessary
~ elect n United States Senator.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-03

BOXER RADLY HURT AT AN EXHIBITION AT
THE BROADWAY ATHLETIC CLUB

A BOXER RADIY HURT AT AN EXHIBITION AT
THE BROADWAY ATHLETIC CLUB
In one OF the boxing bouts at the Broadway
Athletic Club, at Nos. 12S and 100 Broadway, last
night one OF the principals was severely pun
ished that he collapsed while being assisted to
his dressing room and had be removed to ST
Vincent's Hospital The doctors there said he
was suffering from hemorrhage of the brain and
exnected that he would die. The injured boxer IL
known az Johnny" Duffy, OF Boston. His oppo-
nent was George Justice. and he is member of
the Nonpareil Club OF the Fourth Ward. Mt No.
q Oliver-st The police placed him under arrest
and locked him up In the Mercer-st. station.
Thomas O'Rourke. manager ana principal stock
holder of the Broadway Athletic Club. was also
locked up. as was Dick Roche. VINO was referee
in the fight. $780,. -o-,orn.d o., o,or.
tion on DUFFY at o'clock this morning They said
10 u,aa suffering from cerebral hemorrhage, and
tbev thought his injuries were not the result OF
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-03
BANK JVRECKER A SUICIDE.
w A. HAMMOND BROWNS HIMSELF IN
THE LAKE AT CHICAGO.

HE WAS SECOND VICE-PREsIDENT OF THE Ma
T1oNA1, BANK OF ILLINOIS AND WAS
PARTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
WRECK OF THE CONCERN
Chicago. Jan. 2.-W. A. Hammond, second
vice president Of the National Bank OF Illinois,
which failed a week ago Monday. followed the
example Of Wasmansdorf, the banker and COM
mitted suicide last night. At 1870 o'clock this
afternoon his body was found by two boys float
ing in the lake opposite Church-st.. Evanston
Hammond has in some quarters been accused
of wrecking the National Bank of Illinois
The first open charge against his business IN
tegrity were made about ten days ago. Then
he was accused of enacting the character OF
a "kter." II, was charged with dcceivns the
directors Of the bank and the depositors anu
deliberately violating the National! Banking
law His alleged Irregularities were said 10
have been begun many years ago. when ne pc
gan to use the money and credit OF the pdHh III
outside speculation.
This was done in such manner. II was gen
erally reported. that not only were the directors
deceived. bu: the bank examiner as well. Even
old employees OF the bank. thoroughly familiar
with the inside workings or II, were sald 10 nave
been unaware Of what was going on under their
eyes. When it was openly charged that the
sec ond vice-prt sident had falsifed the accounts
an investigation suggested that the irregulari-
ties must have begun at least four years ago
At this time Mr. Hammond Is SAID 10 naNS IN
teres.e ed himself In the Calumet Electric Rail
way Ii Is now believed that the first over
drafts to this railway. amounting to Sl'JW"'
were made at this time. The Controller OF the
Currency Immediately called for a Statement.
from the bank. and Hammond disguised the IT.
regularity by designating the overdrafts for
eign" exchange.
From a careful banker those who are now en-
gagged in clearing away the wreckage or the
financial house of which he was practically the
head say he soon drited into unwarranted
speculatons Where these turned out badly he
sent good money after bad" and disguised his
transactions in various illegal ways
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-03

MKINLEY IN CLEVELAND.
THE PRESIDENT ELECT AND MRS
M'KINLEY GUESTS OF MR.. HANNA.
AT WORK ON HIS INAUGURAL ADDREss-sEN
AToR woLcoTTs MISSION TO EUROPE.


AToR woLcoTTs MISSION TO EUROPE.
tBr TELEGRAPH TO THE rRIBuNEl
Cleveland. Jan. 2.-Major and Mrs. Mckinley
guests OF Mr. and Mrs NJ. A. Hanna. The
President-elect and his wife arrived from Can
ton at noon to-day and were driven at once to
Mr. Hanna's home There were some pleasant
demonstrations of goodwill the part OF
crowds which had gathered at stations along
the route Of the Cleveland. Canton and South
ern Railroad between Canton and Cleveland
Major and Mrs. Mckinley are in excellent
health. The visit to Cleveland will be quiet
one. Major Mckinley wants an opportunity 10
work on his inaugural address and hopes to
have IT finished before he returns to Canton
He will see few visitors and has no appoint
ments for Monday save with Senator Cullom'
Who will doubtless discuss both the Cuban situa-
ton and the political conditions which exist In
Illinois r. w Patterson. Of Chicago. drove out
to call on Major Mckinley this afternoon and
had an interview of some lergth with him.
Major Mckinley is holding absolutely aloof from
the Senatorial contest In Illinois and has made
no promises concerning patro Rage In That STATE.
A good many inquiries have come to canton
and Cleveland about the visit to Europe In the
interest of an international monetary confer
ence which Senator Wolcott Of Colorado Ia about
to make. The fact that Senator Wolcott came
to Canton early this week and had an EXTENDED
talk with the President-eect does not neces-
sarily mean that Senator Wolcott Is undertaking
Journey to Europe a. his request, as many
Of the dispatches the subject seem TO lnd-
cate Major Mckinley wants. of course. 10
carry out the promises and pledges OF the Re-
publican platform in respect to bimetallism. but
II Is obvious he is not in position to take actVe
steps at this time and that whatever is done
in the matter must be the work OF the Repub-
lican Senators. 1t IL understood that the senti-
ment in Europe Is more favorable to an inter-
national monetary conference at present IMAM
1t has ever been. 1t is probable that senator
Wolcott wishes to gather information TO lay De
fore his colleagues and to consult prominent
finarcers and statesmen in Europe for the pur-
pose of ascertaining whether there is substan-
tial and serious purpose behind the talk IN the
European press about international bimetalllsnl
There Is no desire to hold and no object in hold
ing another monetary conference unless the
delegate are clothed with some other authority
than the mere right to listen to debate and par
ticipate in II. so while Major Mckinley may per-
sonally be deeply interested in the degree and
character OF the information Senator Wolcott
gathers in Europe, ii is not likely that the Sena-
tor is charged by him with any special mission
or function.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-03
THE END OF THE COMMODORE
SHE SINKS TWENTY MILES OFF MOS
QUITO INLET.
on THE WAY TO RELIEVE THE MEN LEFT on
NO NAME KEY by THE THREE FRIENDS
-CUBANs DIsHEARTENED IN
JACK SOSvILI.E

JACK soNv11I.E.
Jacksonville. Fla Jan. 2-The steamer Com
modore sum. In twenty fathoms Of water twenty
miles northeast OF Mosquito Inlet at 3 o'clock
this morning. All Of the men on board were
saved, and twelve Of them reached Jacksonville
tonight.
The story Of the accident told by one Of the
men is as follows: The steamer crossed the ST.
Johns bar at 2 o'clock Friday afternoon. and at
midnight one hundred miles down the coast
One Of the men went into the hold for something
and found 1t half full of water Great excite
ment prevailed but the pumps were started and
every on board put to work bailing. The
water gained steadily and at 3 o'clock the
steamer was deserted. II. A. Delgado taking COM
mand of one boat with eleven other men in 1t.
and Captain Murphy commanding the other.
The Degado party landed on the beach near
New-Smyrna at 1890 a. m but Captain Muir
phys boatioad did not land until . o'clock to-
night The boat is said to have been overloaded
with coal when 1t left here. and 1t is thought that
she sprung her seams when she grounded on
Commodores Point in going down the st. John =.
Stephen Crane. the novelist. was on board,
and was in Captain Murphy's boat. The Cubans
here are downhearted over the accident espe-
cially as the Commodore was expected TO carry
the men left by the Three Friends On NO Name
Key . -, -
w A. BIsbee owner Of the Dauntless. re-
ceived the following from that Key today:
THE Dauntless rescued large body OF men
and a cargo from No Name Key. Many OF the
men were IT. a helpless condition. The Daunt-
less will walt and meet the Commodore ana
deliver the men and cargo to her VIII report
as per signals seen al Miami, and Will return as
soon as we meet the Commodore. probably Fri
day"
This confirms the reports received from Key
West Friday night. stating that the Dauntless
was anchored off No Name Key Friday after
noon. taking men and cargo.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-03
BETHLEHEM STEEL MILLS ST4RIING Cf'

OVER ooo MORE MEN WILL. BE SET AT WORK
ro-MoRRow-BETTER SIGNS IN THE SKY.
Bethlehem. Penn. Jan. AFTER an idleness OF
pear,v three months the blooming mill OF the
Bethlehem Iron Company started to-day, and the
steel mill and other departments. employing more
than 900 men, will resume work on Monday. Inc
company's ordnance works will continue running
day and night A shipment OF turret plates ioi
the battle-ship Iowa was made To-Day.
o,rau Mess Ian THE works OF the Lowell
Manufacturing Company, Brussels and ingram
carpets. employing from 500 to COO persons VIII
start up again in all departments next MONDAY
after a two weeks shutdown.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-03
Mr.. BLACKS APPOINTMENTS
PAYN AND ALDRIDGE ALMOST SURE
TO BE ON THE LIST
AND THE LATTER HAS THE ENDORSEMENT
OF MANY BUSINESS MEN--EAsroN
TO RE RETAINED.

OF MANY BUSINESS MEN--EAsTON
TO RE RETAINED.
Albany Jan. 2.-Governor Black arrived at
the Executive Chamber shortly after 10 o'clock
this morning He appointed Justice Goodrich.
Of Brooklyn. as Presiding Justice Of the Appellate
Division Of the Supreme Court Second Depart
Ynent and designated Justice Dykman, OF White
Plains. who has been retired under the consti-
tutional age limit. to continue his work in that
department
The Governor has completed his annual mes
sage. which will be transmitted to the Legisla-
ture next Wednesday.
There seems to be no question but that Fred
erick Easton. OF Albany. State superintendent
Of Public Buildings. will be reappoin'ed he
submitted TO the Governor to-day recommended
lions from prominent Republicans all over the
State and from the leading business men OF AL
bany County.
George w. Aldridge. Of Rochester. will soon
be reappointed by Governor Black as State Su-
perintendent OF Public Works. Ex-Assemby
man Clarkson to-day filed with Governor Black
a large petition in favor OF Mr.. Aldridge's re-
appointment. which was signed by every I'M
portant commercial body in New-York State.
The Governor has received many communica-
tons from business men Of the State. more espe-
cialiy those whose business brings them In con-
tact with the State Department Of Public Works
and the canal system. indorsing Mr.. Aldridge's
administration and asking for his reappoint-
ment.
1t has been definitely determined that Gov
ernor Black will appoint Louis F. Payn. OF
Chatham. as State Superintendent OF Insurance
in place of Superintendent James F. Pierce.
whose term expires at the end Of the present
month. unless Mr.. Payn should decline to accept
the place. At present Mr.. Payn has decided to
accept the appointment. and has rented the fur
nished house in Park Place which was occupied
by Speaker Hamilton Fish last winter.
Adjutant- General Tillinghast and the members
Of the State Armory Commission met this morn
ing and organized board. The Ad1utant-
General said the only two appointments ne had
made were to reappoint Colonel Frederick Phis-
terer Of Albany, Assistant Adjutant-Gen
and Major Horatio F. Stackpole. as commission
clerk in his department. lnspector-General
Hoffman. Of Elmira. said he had not yet made
any appointments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-03
HANNA WILL ATTEND THE DINNER.
HE WANTS TO MEET THE REPUBLICANS WHO
WILL FEAST WITH THE NEXT

Albany Jan. MARK Hanna will attend the
dinner ~ he rendered by the State League of Re-
publican Clubs to the United States Senator-elect
at Harmanus Blocker Hall here on the evening OF
January &c State Committeeman Frank S Wither-
bee of Port Henry. who has just returned from
Ohio was deputized by State Treasurer Addison b.
Calvin who is president of the League. to extend
personal invitation 10 Mr. Hanna. In a letter Mr.
Hanna says: at would give me great pleasure TO
he present and think can arrange my anairs 10
do So i expect 10 be able TO attend as Woulu llke
especially 10 meet so large body OF innuenuai
New-York Republicans.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-03
MOTHER AND CHILD ASPHl1IA1ED.

THE LITTLE ONE DIES. But THE WOMAN Is
LIKELY TO RECOVER.
Mrs. d. Strauss. twenty-five years Old and her
o,ud Eta three years old were asphyxated by
eos in the parlor Of their fiat. at NO 1877 Fifth
ave. yesterday afternoon. Inc chiid died soon
.. 49,. were found DR.. Fitzgerald Of No
see Mad,.on-ave with three O.her physicians.
,rss working over Mrs. Strauss At a late hour
last night and it was thought het HE would be
saved. x< -, tia Fast Ore-hu,dred-
,n maze an investigation. The hustsnd refused
~ give him any details. The detectives IN the
nrecinct are making an inquiry <
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-03
pprs MEyT DWIGHT HOME AGAIN

x.w.Ha N. Conn., Jan. 2-Presldent Timothy
,,,,,obt OF Yale returned to his home In this city
,,,,s evenin, He has spent six months abroad with
w.. and MI Dwight and his son. w. f. Dwight.
.no all the ATTY. except his son. returned 10 ,nis
anu ,ry on I h 81. Louis yesterday. fresneht
coth, "a in paty improved health. He VIII re-
D",s'h ,s cneg Atuties on Tuesday. with the OPEN
ine of the whit term
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-03
JTUPED AND KILLED HIMSELF.
Suicide IN SALT LAKE OF PROMINENT CITIZEN
OF RIJTTE MONT.

so,, Iake Utah Jan. 2.-Captain H. A. Ncider-
hofen n prominent citizen and politician OF Butte
Mont. committed suicide here yesterday lie and
h,s wife were staying at the Wey Hotel While In
a demen,cd condition climbed by the iire-escape
10 the roof OF the hotel ana )um'ed 10 'he pave
mont striking on mis- head breaking his neck and
T.tdsnbofcn held the Office Of clerk OF the District
60, and only six weeks ago he married Miss
Wav Talbot, daughter of the president OF the First
National Bank Of Butte
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-03
THE MONETARY CONVENTION.
W. F. DODGE. OWING TO iLLHEALTH. WILL BE
UNABLE TO PRESIDE.

indianapolis. Jan. 1.-The Executive Committee OF
the Monetarv Convention held a meeting this after
soon and determined upon number OF minor de-
ails about the convention. The most important
pant that developed was the receipt OF Telegram
frm w. f. Dodge. OF Newborn s'a''hs 'n"' i"'
nane could not be considered in connection with
a., h,tv ~ nres,ding over the convention owing 10
u,.ha,ltb There is talk of making Ex-Governor r.
O. stSnnard. Of ST. Louis. temporary chairman OF
the cpvention, and II is probable that the SUD
commlNee will suggest him Tor ms once W ,h
tvii " Gutive Committee when II meets mere the
day be- he the convention.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-03
p,-,r DING WARSHIPS FOR SPAIN.

London. jan a Spanish naval commission. con-
.,s,,rg ~ the MARQUIS de Mesa and several officers.
e. A. nresent in London watching the progress OF the
building OF warships and awaiting any orders that
ct, may give here a member OF the commission
in,nrms he United Associated Presses that four
boat destroyers are now being consirctsd on
w pr,,ish bult vessels OF the same class are
ready 10 be placed in commission
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-03
MICHAEL 4. DAILY ARRESTED.

CHARGED WITH DIsoRDERLY CONDUCT IN FRONT
OF THE HOFFMAN HOUsE-BAILED
BY JOHN J. sCANNELL
Michael r DAILY. formerly Tammany Commis-
sfoner of Public Works and now deputy clerk "
the Court OF General Sessions was locked UP Il,
tho West Thirteth-st. station for an hour last
.yen,nr on a charge of intoxcation. He was bailed
out by John J. Scannell and was taken home IN a
cab 1t was about o'clock when Policeman
Everett found Daily acting In disordery ana
bo,sterous manner in front Of the Holman House
He tried TO persuade him to go home, and friend
who was with DAILY also used every means 70 III
a,ca tho politcian to keep quiet. Finally DAILY be-
80, "a abuse the policeman and was placed under
eerrast AT the station he gave his address as No
as exing,on-aye He searched and a knife
-. salem from him. although ne said he had none
,gben questioned by the sergeant
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-03
,,,cr,,cAN RANK CLOSED.

u,h,ohau Mich Jan. Bank Examiner Angel
..,s ,rornnr closed the Whitehall State Savings
rank. posting a notice OIL the door that he nj. mad
,a,.an possession. Much excitement prevails. The
,as, renort issued by the bank showed about sscoo
in deposits and about pop on hana' Sm1s ana
81 20 Surplus ooo The Officers of the bank have
,nnde no statement.