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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
NATIONAL TURNFEST OYER.
THE LAST DAY OF A SUCCESSFUL MEETING
MARRIED BY SHOWERS.

St. Louis May a-The twenty-seventh National
Festival OF the North American Gymnastc Union
or Turnerbund closed to-day. after a successful
meeting OF four days, and prizes were awarded to
the yictors Like those given by King George OF
Greece to the successful competitors In the Olym-
p,an games at Athens last year, they consisted OF
laurel wreaths diploma accompanied each
wreath.
Jupiter Pluvius reigned supreme at the Fair
Grounds but In spite OF the showers there were
twenty five thoL sand people out 10 the sights
Ii had been expected to make this the banner day
OF the festival. bat the wet weather caused cur
tailment OF the programme. The mass exercises
had 10 be abandoned but the competitors In field
sports groups and 2, were able TO finish. The
only contests not completed were the hundred
ward class races In these races hfty-two classes
out OF several hundred were unable 10 run their
men because OF the wet grounds. In every other
respect the festival has been a success.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
THE DEATH PENALTY ABOLISHED.

SEVERAL IMPORTANT CHANGES IN NIcARAGUA's
POLICY.
Managua, Nicaragua May o. President Zelaya has
signed the law aboishag capital pullchmen. on and
after July l.
Nicaragua Is about establish a postal package
service under the treaty with Germany signed last
February. The fifteen grammes will be 50
cents In gold and fractional excesses 10 cents
Money. watches jewelry and such importa tions az
are prohibited by law will be excluded from the SER
vice.
The tax on exported bananas will be suspended
from and after July !.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
TO PROCLAIM A HOLY WAR.

CIRCULAR WHICH FOREsHADowS ITS SPEEDY
APPROACH.
London. May 1o.-The correspondent OF "The
Standard" at Constantinople says:
Il learn that a circular has been addressed by
the Sheikh- -ul-Isan. to the imams in CONSTANT.
nople and the provinces. which foreshadows the
speedy approach Of holy war; the sacred edct
for proclaiming which is already being prepared"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
SUICIDE OF A NOTED FEyf4N.
MAJOR HENRY MNAMARA KILLS HIMSELF IN
KANSAS CITY.

KANSAS CITY.
Kansas City. May 9.-Major Henry Mcnamara.
veteran Of the Fenan army that invaded Canada
In 1866 and again in 1870. and who later prom
inent I'm the Invincibes the Can-Na-G Gael and
kindred Irish societies. killed himself last night
rather than suffer the disgrace Of being sued for
$40 debt. An acquaintance who had loaned him
money threatened arrest II 1t were not paid Nc
Namara had been unable to secure work. and could
not meet the demand.
Major Mcnamara was fifty-six years old. and for
merly came from Boston. where he now has a
brother employed In the Custom House. He was
a member Of the G. A. r., having served with dis
tinction In the Union Army throughout the war.
He was a newspaper writer. and had done press
work dailies In the Southwest for years lie
leaves a widow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
GERMANY COURTS FRENCH FAVOR.

REPORT THAT PRINCE RADZIwI1.L HAS MIS-
SION FOR THAT PURPOSE.
London. May l0."The Daily Mairs' correspond
en-; in Paris says 1t is reported that Prince RadZi-
Will. VINO represented Emperor William at the fu-
neral service held in the Cathedral Of Notre Dame
for the victims of the Charity Bazaar fire. has a
mission TO improve the relations between France
and Germany.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
SPAIN ORDERS A NEW LOAN.

FORTY MILLION DOLLARS MORE TO FIGHT HER
Two REBEII.IONs.
Madrid. May 9-The Queen Regent has Issued a
decree authorizing the raising OF IS 90 coo to be
secured by the customs duties OF Spain. to NEE.
the cost OF military operations In Cuba and the
Philippine Islands. The Bank Of Spain will un-
dertake the Issue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
WILLIAM HALLET PHILLIPS DROWNED.

Washington. May 3--Wilam Halet Phillips q
well-known attorney and prominent clubman OF
this city was drowned to-day while sailing on the
Potomac River. He knocked overheard by the
shifting OF the boom. The body has not been re.
covered. Mr.. Phillips unmarried. and lived
with his mother. who holds prominent place In
social circles here. He was one Of the counsel tos
the Cuba Junta In this city.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
DIED BY FIRE ABOARD SHIP.
THIRTEEN PERSONS KILLED.
THE LEONA, OF THE MALLORY LINE,
DRIVEN BACK TO PORT
vIcrIMs WE'RE srEERAeE rAssExorRs AN1

SHIP HELPERs-THE VESSEL WAS BOUND
FOR GALVESTON. TEX. AND LEFT
HERE ON FRIDAY.
Thirteen persons were burned to death on the
steamship Leona. CT the Mallory Line, In fire
which also badly damaged the steamship off the
Delaware Capes at o'clock Yesterday morning.
The dead are:
SULLIVAN. Bridget
CATIANE, Il.
GCZZA. Mrs c.
Her daughter.
soLoMANSON, Miss Hannah
SCHWARTZ Sophie.
Daughter OF j. Yacick
MADES. Marie.
All the above were steerage passengers
HARVEY. Albert. fOrty-two years old. OF New-Yorx.
LANG Albert. nineteen years old OF New-York waiter
HARTMAN. H.. twenty-seven years old, Of New-York
Two unknown children.
The Leona left her dock at Pier No. 90 East
River, Friday noon. She was bound for Calves
ton. Tex. with passengers and merchandise She
took fire from spontaneous combustion, 1t is sup
posed. at o'clock yesterday morning 1t is be-
leved that the fire had been burning for some
time when discovered forward between decks
The thirteen persons were asphy xiated, and
many Of the bodies afterward burned to a crisp
in the fire. which ragged for three hours.
The fire started In some jute bagging in the
forward hold The steerage passengers and
helpers Of the boat were many Of them overcome
by the smoke as they lay in their bunks Others
awoke. and climbing from their hunks made an
effort to get to the deck by the companion way
Some Of them were found dead with their hands
still clinging to the ladder half way to the deck
others at the bottom of the ladder and others
beside their hunks though they had risen and
made an effort to reach the deck Captain VIII
der Is the commanding Officer of the Leona.
The Leona was towed into port by the tug Nc.
Aiuin' ana reached here about midnight. The
bodies OF those who were burned were laid On tho
pier and word was sent to Police Headouar,er,
LATER coroner arrived and viewed the cornsas
1t Is not known yet how badly either tho shin ~
her cargo suffered
The Leona is owned by c. H MaI,orv e. ~
ana was built In Chester. Penn In 1880 She ,s
schooner rigged screw ship. built Of stae, ard
IS OF o'5Z9 tons. 31i feet long Of ~ feet inches
beam and 90 feet g inches deem
The officers OF the Mallory Line re,r.ad al t.
formation and declined to allow anv outs,dar.
on their pier
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
ELECTION RIOTS II SPAIN.

SOCIALISTS VIOLENT IN Bu.BAo-A VOTER KILLED
IN IINARES.
Madrid, May 9.-Serious disorders have broken
out in several places in connection with the mu-
ncipal elections now In progress. At Bilbao the
Socialists have made violent demonstrations and
at Linares a Liberal voter has been killed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
ASKING FOR MEDIATION.
rpEECE APPEALS TO EUROPE.
,,c HELLENIC GOVERNMENT MAKES
WRITTEN APPLICATION


..vonAsLE REPLIES RECEIVED FROM ALL THE
,oer1oS MINISTER'S EXCEPT GERMANYs-
ATTITUDE OF THE PoRTE-THE SUI
TAN IN coNCILIAToRY MOOD
Athens May 9.-The correspondent Oh 'he AS
.oc,ated Press learns on the best authority 'ha'
cr.oce has made a written application TO .he
n,vers through their representatives AT A'ne"''
,,, view of obtaining mediation. All the rep
.,,,,os have promised In their replies 10
.,er best offices. except the German Mi'''s-
.o- who has merely acknowledged the receipt vi
eve note from the Cabinet
IL" porte is inclined 10 support the POWERS
II, view to the facilitauon OF heso'"'''
,..,, declines 20 consent to an armistce' on 'he
,,,a tha, this would enable Greece TO reor
ganize her forces .,,,,,os 20 sand
matte Of fact. Turkey continues 10 se"u
..oo,,s from Salon!ca homeward' and ~ is prooa-
49,, ,bo- Osman Pacha has returned 10 N'n
a.o0,inonlc from Salonca. In view oi Wv"
:, ,nov he assumed that nothing serious
&c expected, but the continuance OF s'"'o ~.
e regarded as the very best means OF
.as,aning the efforts Of diplomacy ""'''"'
souht hopes have been raised in Turkey 'n'>'
eve ottoman Government mighs annex ines.
,. and restore the old frontier OF 49, p"'
.Da cu,tsn IS not inclined to risk such s'ep
o tho contrary he opposes 1t unconlpI o"'
,,s,,. and will not yield to the pressure vi 'ho
80 marty at Constantinople. He VIII De sa'is-
Cod with a reasonable indemnity, ana sie"'
s.o,,ecat,on OF the Eastern Thesselian froh''e'.
.uch a one as would give turkey
Strategic positions in the vicinity Of NezeroS.
Io,dor Nav 1O.-The Athens correspondent
of The Standard says
"N Raui the Premier said to-day, III 'he
course Of an interview. that the spontaneous IL
.srvention OF the Powers might be resai"e" "9
occurred. as X was impossible for the "olei"
went 10 ask intervention while the Greeh Army
remained intact roro,cn
NJ. Skouloudis the Greek Minister Vi -
Affairs. said to-day that he expects many u''''
80 v,u he encountered in the peace nego-
t.ations. ,u 4, ooing
The report that the Crown princess Is gums
o. Berlin IS not confirmed.
sir Ellis Ashmcad- Bartlett had an interview
- 1y,rc George to-day. He was treated with
-o., blindness This evening he proceedeu u
Constantinople ..,
ajsrotch 70 "The Times" from CONSTANT
nople says ,.,r,.
..r,,r,av Will certainly claim fair allowance
y. tho RIGHTS Of a victor and in this claim sic
will be supported by Russia and GERMANY
7, & understood that Greece agrees 10 CoiI,;ne
her interests to the Powers in the peace hes'
tioHc.
WOMEN AND CHILDREN RESCUED
vonx OF THE GREEK SQUADRON on THE COAST
OF rfIRUS
Athens. MAJ 9.-The Greek western "q',' 49,,
,,, ,r,rues, large numbers Of women and cni'-
s-S, elor, ,,Iases along the Epirus coest threat
enea by the Turks.
OFTEN OLGA APPEALS TO THE CLAh'
TELEGRAM SOLICITING THE MEDIATION OF
RUSSIA.
Athens. May 9.-It is reported in ofhc'al CIR
oles that Queen Olga has sent telegram u
the Car soliciting the mediation OF Russia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
A FEW REMARKS FROM COLONEL vAsst

UNION OF CRETE AND GREECE LACKS ONLY THE
CONSENT OF EUROPE.
Athens May 0.--In the course of an interview
to-day Colonel Vassos said:
Tine union betweec Crete and Greece Is nov
an actual fact and nothing Is lacking but the
consent of Europe. The foreign Admira!s re-
Gently asked my authority to advance their
troops in Crete beyond the zone previously oc-
cupied The Powers may do what they Ike.
The union Of Crete and Greece is inevitable and
a necessity.
Th. Government has addressed request to
the Powers to allow their admirals in Cretan
waters to permit the Greek warships to en-
bark the troops that have been recalled. Ihe
Government explains the recall as due TO the
urgent need of men for the defence OF Thessaly
Colonel Vassos and his party have started Tor
Enjrus Some mystery attaches TO the clrcum-
stances under which he left Crete The com
wander of an Italian torpedo-boat reported TO
Admiral Canevaro that he had seen Coonei
Vassns and four companions In boat OH the
island Of Cerigo.
London. May 10--"The Daily Telegraph's"
Athens correspondent says that Colonel Nassos
tod him he had great difficulty in leaving Crete
as all the foreign warships were on the aIert.
He departed from the island he says, on DARK
night after passing the two previous nights IN
a cavern.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
WILL OF THE DUO D'AUMALE.

HIS ESTATE BEoUEATHED TO THE DUO DOR
LEANs-DIsPosITIoN OF cHANTIIIY.
Paris May 9.-The late Due dAumale LETT TWO
wills. in France ard the Other In England
Under the former he designated five executors. VINO
are TO take care OF Chantilly for year until the
Institute can enter into possession.
The estate of the Duke goes to the Due dOrleans
who now possesses the entire Eu estates. and who
also receives the vastly productive estates at Aucco'
in Sicily. and Wood Norton. England with large
revenues bequeathed by the Due and Dnchesse de
Chartrcs.
1t Is said that the Due Aumale has left copious
memoirs. which may be published In the course OF
few
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
GOVERNOR TAYLOR WILL RESIGN.

Nashville. Tenn. May 9-While Governor Taylor
refuses to talk for publication concerning the re-
ports that he has decided to resign. and that about
october ne will cease 10 be Governor. II is known
he has so decided and that to-day he told
croI men the reports are correct. IL IL almost
certain that he VIII again go upon the lecture plat
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
". FAURE NOT GOING TO RUSSIA.

TIE FRENCH PRESIDENTS PROPOSED STATE
VISIT ABANDONED.
London. Nay ia dispatch to The Daily Mali
from Berlin says the "Tageblatt' Is authorized 10
announce that NJ. Faures proposed visl, TO ST.
Petersburg has been abandoned
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
sEAMEN LOST OFF CAPE COD.
THREE MEX WENT DOWN WITH THE SCHOONER
ANNIE r. RUDOLPH.

ANNIE r. RUDOLPH
vineyard Haven Mass. May s.-The schooner
Annie Il. Rudolph. Of Camden. n. j.. for Boston.
with iron pipe. was sunk on Nauset. Cape Cod.
in collision with the tug Pao at u. M. and
Captain Gardiner, Mate Smell both OF New
Jersey and seaman were drowned. George
Brown the steward, and a seaman named John
sop were saved. The tug was uninjuIed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
FRENCH CONCERN OVER THE NEW TARIFF

Paris MAY s-The Syndicdi Chamber OF Textiles
and Draperie. has addressed a communication to the
United States Senate pointing the dangers which
the DIngley tauft involves to the Industry and trade
nf the whole Yl.Il
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
COUNT MURAVIEFF RULES THE CZAR'

TIE FOREIGN MINISTER'S INFINENcE DOMINANT
AT ST. PETERSBURG
London. May, 10.--A dispatch to THE Daily
Mail" from Copenhagen says:
"The secret struggle at the Russian Court con-
tinues Count Murav:eff. the Foreign Minister
who has absolute influence over the Car. re-
sists the influence of the Dowager Empress. and
wishes TO see the Danish dynasty In Greece de-
tbroned and expelled. Count Muravieff has sue
ceeded in persuading the Car 10 postpone his
tOfr"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
| SPLENDID GIFT TO CHARITY.
AN UNKNOWN DONOR SENDS f37,Oo TO
THE MANAGERS OF THE ILL.,
STARRED PARIS FAIR

STAINED PARIS FAIR.
Paris May 0-An anonymous donor has sent
the sum Of f37. 800 t. the Committee Of Manage
ment OF the Charity Bazaar In the Rue Jean
GouJon. which was the scene Of last weeks ter
rible tragedy from fire This amount. with the
proceeds Of the first days sale. f1.SOO, equals
the full receipts OF the bazaar Of 1896: and the
committee Is thus enabled to make distributions
as before.
The ring and stables OF the Circus Molier were
burned tonight. fireman and policeman being
seriously injured. NJ Casimlr- Perier was to
have presided at the opening OF a charity fete In
the circus to-day but the function was post
poned in consequence Of the terrible calamity at
the Charity Bazaar last Tuesday.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
"JIUv PARKER BREAKS JAIL.

Prescott Ariz May a-"Jm" Parker. the no.
torious train robber and two other desperadoes
ESCAPED from JAN here tonight. woundng the jaer
and Dstrct-AttOrney.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
THE DEATH OF MISS DE COMEAU.

I1E DEATH OF MISS DE COMENt'
brief notice appeared in yesterdays Tribune Of
the death Of Miss Marie de Comeau. formerly of
New-York. In the terrible fire a; the Bazar de
Charite. Paris Her life. both in this country ana
In France. waa sIent In charitable work as Is that
OF her sis'.-. Miss Yolande de Comeau. who Is
nun OF the OS Ter OF ST. Francis. The sisters OF
this order cond ct the Mission OF the Immaculate
Virgin, No. Lafa ,ette Place. and Sister Ann. as
Miss Ioande de Co'reau is called livIs at Staten
Island. where. at Mount Loretto. she founded. out
OF her private means. a branch of the mission for
the care of poor. blind and deaf children. When
Miss Marie de Comeau here she greatly
It's support. The Rev. James j. Dougherty, the su
perior has published a notice requesting the
prayers OF the members of st. Josephs Union fo-
the repose of the soul OF Miss Marie de Comeau
who was, he adds. devoted member OF the union
The Misses Marie and Yoande de Comeau were
VIE daughters of Louis de Comeau. VINO was con-
nectcd with the well-known banking house OF De
Rham & Co.. Of this city. He died twelve years
ago. shortly after retiring from business 1t was
after her fathers death that Miss Marie went TO
live in Paris She was siXty-two years old. Be
sides the sister already mentioned there two
brothers, Oliver and Alva both merchants In New
YORK The former. who Is fur merchant at No. 3
West Third-st.. and lives AT the Chelsea. Twenty
third-st. received cable message on Friday In
forming him Of his sisters death. but no particu-
lars nave as yet been received. The published lists
or the victims of the fire contained an erroneously
spelled name meant to be that Of Miss de Comea
which accounts for The fact of her death not having
been known before
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
TURKS STILL MOVING FORWARD.
BELIEVED TO RE PLANNING AN ATTACK on THE

BELIEVED TO Re PLANNING AN ATTACK on THE
GREEK POSITION AT DOMCKo
Athens, May 9-Thc telegraph is still working
TO Domoko. and .the latest dispatch from that
point says that the Turks are halfway between
Pharsalos and Domoko. and are believed to be
planning an atta.k upon the latter. The Turks
do not modest the inhabitants of the villages
they have occupied: but they have burned houses
and plundered several churches at Pharsaos.
A dispatch from Lamia. dated yesterday. says
that the Crown Prince COnstantin Is still at
Domoko, and that General Smo.enski Is at AL
myro Ricciotti Garibad and the Italian voun-
teers have arrived at Almyro
The dispatch says that the exodus cf nhabit-
ants from Domoko I.ama and the surrounding
country continues.
Greek torpedo-boats st patrol the Gulf or
Voo. 1t is probable that more fighting VIII oc-
cur at Domoku.
The latest news from the front is that General
SmolensN Is now with the Greek forces at FER
sepla. where he is expecting fresh attack
Stylis near Lama, has been made the port TOT
reviCtualling the Greek Army.
Athens May 10-A dispatch from Domoko,
dated to-day says the Turkish advance posts
have reached Skirmetzi, and that the Turks are
moving forward in considerable force from Phar-
salos on the Domoko- Almyro line with View
of cutting off General Smolenski. According
to the dispatch II Is reported at DoIhoho 'ia'
the Turks have already come into contact Win
General Smolenski's brigade.
The Foreign Legion fought heroicaliy al fha,
salos losing about forty killed and wounded
With 500 Evzones the Legion resisted o'V
Turks. but ultimately forced to retreat over
the hill. On reaching the valley they 1ouhd 'hd'
the main body had abandoned them.
London, May 10.-The Constantincple corre-
spcndent Of The Standard" saws:
The Turkish Military Commissioners held a
prolonged conference with the Sultan to-day
at the Yildiz Kiosk and decided to increase the
troops in European Turkey to 432Voo men,
decision ratified by the Sultan.
In view Of the possible early intervention OF
the Powers Edhem Pacha las been ordered to
hasten his advance leaving the line of COM
nuric ations 10 he guarded by reinforceinentS
which are daily dispatched 10 the 'front.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10

Parauet Floors, Floor Wax. Weighted Brushes
are sold by the National Wood Mfg Co.. ~ kth-
ave.-Advt
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10
TURKEYS WAR INDEMNITY.

REPORT THAT IT WILL BE OVER SIX MILLIONS
STERLING.
London. May 10.-A dispatch to THE Morning
POST from Constantnop!e says It is probable
that Turkey will demand war indemnity OF
over six millions sterling
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10

WOMEN AND CHILDREN RESCUED
uopr, OF THE GREEK SQUADRON OK THE COAST
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10

Athens. MAJ a.-The Greek western oau"oI""
,r,.., large numbers Of women and chii-
dren flom villages along the Epirus coest threat
snes NV the Turks
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10

OFTEN OLGA APPEALS TO THE CZAR'
TELEGRAM SOLICITING THE MEDIATION Or
RUSSIA.
Athens. May 9--It is reported in oh1c'ai CIR
oles that Queen Olga has sent telegram To
the car soliciting the mediation OF Russia
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-10

..voRABLE REPLIES RECEIVED FROM ALL ihf'
xoRr1oN MINISTERS EXCEPT GERMANfs-
ATTITUDE OF THE PoRTE-THE SUI
TAN IN coNClLrAToRy MOOD.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-11
CHRIsTIANiTY's CAUSE.
Ostfom Hills Meetings Continue to Grow
In Interest.

Ostrom Hills Meetin4s Continue to Grow
In Interest.
Last night the Ostrom-Hillis re.
vival meetings were held in the First
Methodist church. the congregations
having outgrown the capacity of the
Central Presbyterian. A large plat
form had been constructed, accom-
modating hundred singers, who un-
der the skillful leadership of Mr..
Hills stirred the assembly with in
spring music during the first half
hour of the service. The address by
Mr.. Ostrom was based upon the con-
version of the thief on the Cross.
For an hour he touched every chord
Of human emotion; in fact, by wit,
Is we'll as psthos, from laughter, it
may be said, to tears. He closed his
discourse with an appeal for imme-
diate manly decision upon question
Of SO great concern as that of saliva
ton. In the after meeting the men
OF the congregation were all gathered
in the lecture room, where many ex-
pressions were given of . determine
ton to live more active christian
life.
The services this evening will be
held in the First Methodist church
at ESQ p. m. There will be no SER
vices Saturday. Mr.. Ostrom taking
that as day OF much needed rest,
after q week of almost continuous
preaching.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1897-06-11
BIG DEAL CLOSED,
Several Lumber Manufactures
Consolidate.
HEAD OFFICE N THIs 0rTY,

1ncofpofatea Undoe the Name Of he Rook
Islaad Door Company WITH . Capital
Stock Of d 900 900 -Elsetssn Of Onesss
sooa 70 be Held.
The consolidation of several Of the
large lumber manufacturing con-
Germs Of the Mississippi valley. .
question which has been sgitated for
the past several months, was con-
summated yesterday in the fling Of
incorporation papers with Secretary
Of State Rose, under the style Of the
Rock Island Door company. The
capital stock is placed at 81, 900. 600.
The incorporators are Frank Adams.
Noble B. Judah and M. Paul Noyes.
The concerns represented In the
consolidation are the Rock Island
Lumber & Manufacturing company;
Muscatine Sash and Door com any,
Huttig Manufacturing company.
Muscstine; Curtis Bros. & Co.. Gin
ton. Farley & Loetsch Manufacture.
ing Co., Dubuque; and one firm at
La Crosse. The headquarters of the
company will be in Rock Island.
The preliminary organization will
be effected in about . week, when q
meeting will be held here, and when
officers will be elected.
Object Of the Scheme.
The object of the consolidation has
been heretofore outlined in TIKI
ARGUS. It is to reduce the cost of
operation and production, and
broaden the field of trade. The
work will be distributed among the
different factories.