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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-05
FRAT SORMA'S FAREWELL APPEARANCE.

Frau Agnes Sorma ended her successful engage
ment AT the Irving Place Theatre last night She
appeared In "Dorf ind Stadt' and repeated her
former triumphs. The theatre was crowded. all the
seats having been soid-in fact. more than a week
the work of the actress In way fattering to her
She was Obliged to appear before the curtain many
times In response to the calls OF the enthusiastic
spectators AS usual she was wei. supported by
the members OF Mr.. Conrieds well strained com
pany. With last nights performance the theatre
cloaed for the aea SON
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-05

News comes from Buzzards Bay that ex-Presi-
dent Cleveland is having great luck fishing. and
is catching tautog In large quantities. As a
tautologist Mr.. Cleveland has few equals and
no superior.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-05

The failure Of a bank In Aspen, Col. calls at
tention to the name Of the town. which Is some
what out OF the common. There Is theory
that 1t set out be the State capital. but faiied
to catch the Legislature through being speiied
with one IS"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-05
NON-COMMITrAL.

Jim's a GURUS sort o Teller;
Scolds BILE heap;
Been a-worryin' bout the tariff
Tell he couldn't sleep.
When asked him how the taxes
Takes effect on him,
Then his eloQuence collapses-
81 dunno" says Jim.
Talks about the war In Europe.
And of tyrant foes;
Saws "Hurrah' fur lots O people
Thet nobody knows.
When I ask him whut's the reason
Fur his warlike trim
Whut's the actual cause FUR nghtin'-
81 dunno" says jim
That's the kind OF occupation
Seems to suit him best;
Frets bout things thet don't concern him;
Never takes no rest.
When ! ask him II his income
Wouldn't be less slim
Ef he'd stick ter his own troubles
IL dunno" says Jim.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-05

-(Washneton Star.
There is a physician in Wauneta, Kan. who is
proprietor Of the drug store, justice OF the peace
and constable. He sells the boys liquor, and then
arrests them and fines them for drunkenness
when was first married ! thought my wife
was the only woman on earth.
How do you feel about IT now?'
well there's our cook."-(Chcago Record.
A characteristic story Is told OF New England
man and his wife who live very methodcally. One
evening at exacry o'clock they went to the
kitchen to make the final preparations for the
night. "Marthy." said the husband after few
moments 'hev ye wiped the sink dry yitT'
YES josiah" she replied: why do you askH'
WELL" ne answered. Il did want a drink, but
guess I'll git along till the morning.
THE London Mali says that number OF wealthy
Englishmen have organized an expedition to come
10 the United States to shoot wild horses In the
Rocky Mountains. The gentlemen can, after they
get through shooting wild horses In the Rocky
Mountains" come down to the plains and shoot the
Ooglywoo, which Is found In great numbers In that
vicinity IL has six legs and very strong, short
tail When danger appears II al once stands on Its
tail and spins rapidly around, or course. this
makes a hole. into which the ooglywoo sinks rap
idly out Of sight The hole then disappears also
-(Forest and Stream
Pardonable Curioslty.-The Jester had gone a lit
tie too far that time. and tho Mogu remarked
81 think II IL about time TO make an example of
you by cutting your head short on"
Whereat the jester. who had a turn for the math-
ematics. inquired:
els this to be example In division or frao-
lions r'-lC Cincinnati Enquirer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-09
PRIsoNEnS DhsrnRArE 4rrEMrr.
They Make Rush Tor Liberty, But Are
Mot Mlth a PlsinI Enn

LNNCHBURG. va. Feb. S-Spccial.-
Yesterday in the city jail Deputy Ser
peaut Gouldmau went 10 the door Of tho
cell in which Chris. Watkins and John
Andrews. recently sentenced 20 four
years each lu the penitentmry and sam.
Vaughan. waiting % he tried for murder.
are confined.
As soon as Mr. G0uldman had opened
tie door 10 hand tham their dinner. Wat
klns and Andrews rushed by him and car
TNins each broken slat from a. bench.
made for the door of the prison. which
WAS heing guarded by City Sergeant
johnson The Sergeant promptly drew
hh pistol and the Deputy who promptly
followed tha conNicfs. called to him 10
shoot. but ass the chain garg prisoners
were in danger OF being hit the Sergeant
waited second or 80 until they were out
OF the way and tnau as the two cOnvicts
kept coming De fired. hitting Chris Wat
kins in the neck thereby causing a slight
wound.
The convicts dropped their pieces Of
slat which were stout enough 10 have
struck fatal blow and retired TO their
cell. where they Were-chaiued by Deputy
Gouldman. II T. thought now by the Of
ncials that sam Vaughan who IS charged
with murder. had also reckoned on get
ting free. but seeing how the affair was
terminating retired into the corner OF the
cell The sllt had been torn from a
bench and broken In two.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-09
LtyiGNE DfFENDs ms LAURELs.
Mcfarland stood Up Before Him for
I,rrnI, .INs. komnhs.

NEW YORK. Feb. S.-Goorgc kid
Iaviene. Of Saginaw, Mich, ON whose
shoulders the mantle of lightweight chtu-
pionship fell recently, was called on 10
defend his newly acquired tue IN II
twenty-five round bout with Kid Nc
Partland. Of this city. tonight. LaNshe
got the decision after the Iuil t"ei,y
Ave rounds had been fought Inc
cLau plou did all the leading rom start
10 finish. and punished his man nara
although 10 was Il very clean nBnt Wllh-
out Il trace Of blood. McPartllnds 3 aWk-
ward style made it difficult for Layigne
10 land his swinging blows on the Jaw,
but he kept the local man strictly on the
defensive
AlcPartand's fast foot work and clever
ducking saved him several times. II was
"A very fast battle. as LaVigne cut out
"a terrific pace. which he malhtalhed 10
the close Mcfarland put up good
STAYING fight, but he scarcely mace Il
point. except NJ the opening or a. Few
rounds before he was forced ID resort To
saving tactics
The bout drew n very fair crowd 10
the arena of the Broadway Athletic CliD
Tonight. notwithstanding the fact that
the prices OF admission had been raised
70 half again as much az the ordinary
figure.
Mcfarland had am advantaoeo Of near
lv six inches in height. and also haa a
longer reach. but the Saginaw Icy 3
friends We're in 10 way 00ubtfW of the zee
suit. and very little Mcfarland money
was put up at odds of one 10 TWO.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-09
LARGE SAFES or PRINT CLOTHS.
VI. {. ID. Borden Buys $50, 1000 Pieccs-An
Important Transaction.

FALL RIVER, MASS, Feb. S.-M c.
d. Borden came into the market this
morning and purchased 10000 pieces OF
goods 100000 spots, and 10000 futures
az 29-i6 cents This represents the larg-
est sale of print cloths in many months
and its effect upon the market is await
ed with interest. II will undoubtedly
make the market higher. but IT is gener-
ally thought that II will have little or
no effect on the curtailmcnt situation.
NEW YORK. Feb. S-The purchase Of
10000 pieces Of print cloth by NJ. G. ID.
POrden, at Fail River to-day, announced
i'm a dispatch from that place 10 the
Southern Associated Press, is n most i'm
pOrtant one. Although the sale was not
announced till to-day. It is probable that
the arrangements under which IL was
made were concluded at least two weeks
ago. while Fail River mill men were can
vassing for signers to the curtailment
agreement now in force.
The stock OF print cloths unsold and
held by the Fan River. Providence and
other Eastern mills, has been steadily in
creasing On January 1st last year the
stock OF weaves. known as sixty-four
squares, was nearly 100000 pieces. Last
Saturday the stock was said to have de-
creased 10 10000 pieces. Numerous plans
were discussed for further reducing the
surplus stock, and. finally partial cur
tailment was,agreed on. An Arrangement
was signed by which $500 900 spindles are
20 remain idle two days IN each week for
thirteen weeks or their equivalent Among
the mills signing this was the Fail River
Iron Works Company's mill controlled by
the Borden interests. Being himself q
party TO the curtailment plan. il is rea-
sonable to suppose that Mr.. Borden will
now insist on its being carried out as ar
ranged. His purchase of 10000 pieces
has, therefore, n stimulating effect ON
the market, i'm which he will participate
TO a great extent.
The cloth purchased represents cash
value Of 1861 .O00
II IS understood that the cloths have
been purchased for the American Print
ing Company's Works. which have ca
racity OF between 5000 and $1,000 pieces
per week
Mr. Heineman. prominent print-cloth
broker said to-day. I'm commenting on the
sale. that il had been Of vast importance
10 the market. There had been an IN
slant raliying Of the buyers I'm Eastern
markets, and il was reasonable to sup
pose that print cloths would advance very
materially before March. The sale pro
vided ready relief for the present stool,
embarrassment
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-09
JILCE or II FINERfLS.
Mr. searles Questioned on This Point-He
Was the Only Witness.

NEW YORK. Feb S.-The joint com
mission appointed by the Legislature 10
inquire into combinations ana mouopoH
In the state Of New York resumed us
Investigations this morning.
Secretary Searles. or the American
Sugar Refining Company. was the only
witness examined. The chief charuc-
teristic OF his replies and statements was
ignorance of everything that Chairman
LeNOw most wanted 10 know.
The examination was directed 10 undins
ont what was the value OF the pants
OF the different rcfneries embraced i'm
the combination and its successor, the
existing Sugar Refining Company. how
much stock had been ISSUED 10 the owners
Of the different rennerles. what proper
tiOu the stock issued bore 10 the value
of the properties what was the total
amount Of the stock OF the Sugar Com
pdny ana other kindred subjects.
ln reply 10 questions about the indl-
vidual renneries Mr Searles said the
obtained from the separate corporations,
owning those rcnner.es when they en-
tered the Sugar Refining Company. I'm
regard 10 the affairs OF tho sugar Re
filming Company. Mr. Searles said he
would bee happy 10 inform the committee.
provided the directors OF the company
consented 10 his doing so.
CHARM an LcN0w asked. 10 not you,
as "a business man, think that the issu-
ing Of capital stock az figures that do not
represent real value Us the principal vice
in corporations
Il hardly think that Is the truth" said
Mr.. Scarles. for the reason that the
corporation law is availed of by many
parties associated I'm business simply TO
provide for the distribution of interests
in the settling of business"
ln reply o. another question. the Wit
ness said he was Of opinion that the Leg
isature should encourage the formation
of corporations I'm the State. instead OF
driving them to other States.
To another question the witness said
tie total consumption of refined sugar
in the United states was 100000 tons. and
that the American Sugar Refining Com
parry produced about 100000 Of the total.
Then you fix the price?
"No fiX the Trice only I'm so far as we
fix such low prices that we undersell cur
competitors
The witness would not admit that his
company dld control the sugar market.
Mr.. Searles was dismissed. with n no
tice from the con mlttee that records OF
the American Sugar-Rohning Company
bearing upon the points named by the
chairman must be produced before the
committee next Saturday II II was neces-
sary 10 suboena the entire board of di-
TrTfOTs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-09

coming from nearly every State IN the
Union, representing every faction or ths
party, and including nearly every leader
and the unanimous sentiment sustains my
appeal. Your letter bears the distinction
OF being the only one opposed, and the
Rocky Mountain News. the only paper
so far received.
"While / do not ascribe 10 you the IN
tent. nevertheless your plan OF haVins
an Identical issue with the Democrats
would result I'm a union Of the Popuhsuc
lamb and the Tammany tiger but with
the former inside the latter. Whne u
was possible TO unite during hghtnB
campaign. 20 IS not wise 90 continue the
union during an educational one.
your plan would force US 10 follow the
Democrats under their banner when we
should lead them under our own. Your
plan would humiliate our brave people,
while mine would inspire and ennoble
them. You favor retaining a subordi-
nate plank as an issue. favor making
the main one. which includes your, the
issue You favor plan that would fac
tionize the party and divide the West and
South. ! favor e plan that would unite
all factions and lead 10 victory.
There will be an informal, unofficial
conference in Memphis. Tenn. on Fcbru-
ary p. II will be attended by leaders OF
the party from every section Of the coLn-
try. / believe the resolutions adopted at
that time will be so emphatically I'm IA
vor Of Independent action as 10 lead TO
official Endorsement by our National Com
mittee. In calling a separate conference
you have unwisely added to the confu-
sion
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-09
BUTLBR'S FIGHT ON PRITCH1RD.
He Wishes TO Transfer 1t to the Senate
Doesn't Recognize Defeat.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. Feb. S.-Spe-
cial.-It is understood Senator Butler and
some of the silver senators are cndeavor
ing 10 have the fight over the proposition
10 investigate the election OF Senator
Pritchard. now Being carried On M the
North Carolina Legislature. transferred
10 the Senate Of the United States EX-
actly what steps they will take TO obtain
this result IS not known but that plans
are being cci sidored is certain. Senator
Pritchard said to-day that he had no fear
of an investigation. either by the Legis-
lature or by the Senate.
Bntlers activity I'm the matter seems TO
be due 20 the fact that he cannot realize
that he has teen completely discredited
I'm his own party and badly defeated
II is doubtful. unless he can produce IRE
futable evidence that Pritchard was
ffaUdultEtly elected whether many silver
Democrats will join him in his i-ht upon
his Republican colleague.
State Sci ator ~. O.. Grant, of North
Carolina. who is the nominee OF the Re
publican caucus for the position Of Ser
gcant-at-Arms Of the Senate. was hero
Yesterday. He talked with a number of
Republican senator's and is Of the onir-
ion that the Republicans will be able 10
reorganize the Senate soon after the 4th
of March.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-09
CANNOT PRLTENTI IIGHTS.
The Supreme Court of New York Decides
Against Conev I.lahd's Nayor

NEW YORK. Feb. S.-By Justice Cay
nOr's decision. handed down in the Su-
er New York Athletic club OF cOncv
Island. secured "a permanent injunction
restraining Mayor Wurster from Interior
ing with the exhibits of the club at Coney
Island. The Justice holds. iu conformity
with the decision in the case of the Sea
side Athletic club against Mayer Schie-
rem. that the Mayor has authority 20 ISSUE
the license and that any Interference for
violation OF the law must come from the
police.
The fight in which Mlher knocked ont
O'DOnnell n "a single round. sn Christmas
Day 1886. was held the day after the club
WAS licensed. On Police Captain Clay
tons report that the law had been vio-
lated by brutal exhibition. Mayor
Wurster revoked the license on Decem-
bsr Both. The club on January 18th asked
for the permanent injunction granted by
tO-days decision. The Jusice holds that
Captain Clayton should have made ar
rests for whatever violation he observed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-09

INDIANAPOLIS. IND. Feb S.-The
Supreme Tribunal knights Of Pythias,
closed its session here yesterday.
The case Of Philip Colgrove. supreme
chancellor and Jas. Il. Carnahan. major
general Of the Uniform Rank OF the
order was considered. Tho question in
volved was whether or not the so-called
new ritual Of the Uniform Rank as pre-
sented AT the Cleveland session OF the Su-
preme Lodge was legally adopted. and
whether It was the duty OF the supreme
keepor OF records and seal to publish this
ritual for the use Of the rank. II was
decided that the ritual was not adopted
I'm the manner prescribed by the funda-
mental law OF the order
The decision Of the Supreme Tribunal
is not subject % appeal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-09
Com plications Arise in tn" D's'r'o' "'
R.a.on of >ou-action.


WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. "a con-, con-,
plicated condition OF affairs has atis@Sn. @
In tho District OF Columbia oMil,s so -,
failure or the Committee on tho u"t,is.f
TO take action this morning on thg lsrtn, nvri''
nation OF Henry b. DAVIS. 70 De pSSoinmbia
Under the law the term OF onlce ot .io
United States District Attorney OF tno
District OF Columbia expires py ni,i'. "a
tion at the end OF four years, ana 10
provision is made for successor, tempo
rarilv or otherwise. until the new ap-
poiutee is confirmed by the Senate hS,
retiring District Attorneys term SNplt ~, "a
Friday evening last. The conill',c,S -, =,
agreed that there Is no authority gwen
the courts OF the District 20 make TEN.
pOrary appointment The Ponce touil
of the District being United St1t'S
Court is under the jurisdiction OF thc us Us
trict Attorney, and his deputies nav
charge of the prosecution OF the HiO9e
petty Of offences in that local court
Since Saturday not a case has been
tried. nor can the business proceed II tne
contention OF the Senate committee Is
correct. until a new district attorney mas
been confirmed, and he can name ms
deputies Meanwhile the criminal docket
OF the district Police Court Is pillng mp,
and cases are being postponed penang
the action OF the Senate.
Despite this condition Of affairs the
con mittee did not reach the Davis nom
ination this morning. There IS some op-
position TO the nominee by the silver
men because Mr.. Davis was active IN ms
opposition &C. the Chicago ticket ana pldi r.
form. The committee appears 10 be all
most evenly divided. The committee meet
i'm special session Thursday 10 dispose
of this and several other important cml-
nations
4 ioint resolution was subsequently re-
norted 10 the Senate. where IL was pass
cd authorizing the Supreme Court OF the
District OF Columbia 90 mn any vacancy
i'm the office Of district attorney Tor the
District Of Columbia This resoluti !n,
vvben naseed bv the House and signed by
the President. will enable the business
of the criminal courts Of the District 70
proceed pending the action of the Senate
ilpCn any nomination for district attorney
that may he submitted
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-09
DEMOCEArS 1ND roPULIsTS.
Chairman washbNrn Replies to Secretary
hdgertoNs Circular.

iuEtiiolNe NAittidi
BOSTON. Feb. s-Neorge f. washburn.
chairman of the EXECUTIVE Committee Of
the Peoples Party. Of Massachusetts, who
recently issued manifesto calling for
the Peoples Party seN~rate from the
Democrats. and suggested the calling Of
conventiOn, which appcu was replied
10 by Hon. j. A. Edgcrtoh. secretary Of
the National Committee bl the People S
Party. Lincoln. Neb., has made reply TO
Nir. Edgertons recent letter in which he
saws among other things.
Il congratulate you on your very able
letter. IL is plausible and would do cred
n 10 an adroit lawyer with a weak case
Int YOU have not made plain why two
u,rtles should force one issue. nor have
Won reasoned away the actual dangers
that threaten the Nte OF our party and
the reform press.
II do not favor the abandonment OF sf-
yer or any change IN the platform. and
NV appeal must not be construed 10 mean
,bat Won do not discriminate between
blanks We mado subordinate plank,
The issue trusting 10 win by aid OF the
alliance. In the order OF the platform.
scientific money comes trst We forced
,he Democrats 20 champion silver. but
We stand ready TO defend II when neces-
ssry.
Il have received hundreds Of letters
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-09
SIR MICHIEL's DECLARArIONs
VI, HanotauN Says They VIII Not Tend to
solve Iufern.tfonaI ouestions

PARIS. Feb. Sin the Chamber Of
Deputies to-day VI. HanOtauX Minister
of Foreign Affairs replying 10 question
hv NJ. DE Loncle regarding the effect Of
the Franco Prussian memorandum said
that nothing had been done 10 change
the International situation I'm Egypt. as
founded with the accord of the powers.
France he said held by the interna-
tiOnal acts. which il was impossible for
any power 10 inyalidate.
VI. HanOtauX. continuing. said he did
rot desire 10 engage in any polemics be
tween Parliament and Parliament (Frencb
and English. which might cause regret
able MISUNDERSTANDING. The declara-
tlons made by Sir Michael Hicks Beach.
the British Chancellor Of the Exchequer
in the English House Of Commons ne
said. would not tend towards a solution
OF international questions. England had
accepted the position Of defending her
case before the Mixed Tribunal. and why
should Sir Michael Hicks-Beach discredit
that tribunal which had the appreciation
of Europe? Would England have pro-
tested, he asked II the verdict Of the
tribunal had been favorable 10 her?
The incident was then closed
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-09

tain Tavlor has bern ordered 10 go
ioin Admiral Bunces squadron as soon
"a the weather moderates. This order
was the result Of a conference between
Secretary Herbert Assistant Secretary
NcAdoo. Admiral Ramsay and Chief-Con-
structor Hichborn this morning. at which
Naval Constructor Taylor. who inspect
ed the Indlana's turrtts yesterday re-
ported that nothing was the matter with
the vessel.
After considering all reports the con-
Ilusion was reached by those In confer
once that the return Of the ship to Hamp-
ION Roads was unnecessary. and IL IS
tlourht that Admiral Bunce. as soon as
1he opportunity offers. Will have a court
OF inquiry into the anair.
Hoyements Of Vessels.
WASHINGTON. D. c., Feb. s-The
hattleship Massachusetts dropped down
from the navy-yard 10 IOmpknsville
yesterday and will proceed directly 10
1Oln Admiral Bunce or Charleston. The
Dolphin has left Beaufort for Charleston.
The Newark left Palm Beach. Fla. yes
terdav on her way 70 ST. Johns. where
she is due to-day She viii 90 20 Port
ROYAL Wednesday.
Secretary Herbert has ordered the
cruiser MONTGOMERY 10 Mobile for a week.
commencing March lst during the Mardi
Gras festivities. The Texas will prob
ably 90 TO New Orleans at the same
time
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-02-09

Big Steel Plants Start All Department.
Other. 10 Erein

TROY, y. Y. Feb. SIT is reported
that the Victor Knitting Mills. at Cohoes.
which has been shut down several Sceks.
will resume operations this week employ
ing 900 hands
PITTSBURG. PA. Feb. S-The Home
stead Steel Works. Edgar Thomson blast
Furnaces and steel Works. and the Du-
quesne steel Works resumed i'm fun I'm
AN departments last evening
The Westinghouse Electric Works re-
sumed In fuil to-day on double time. II
had been operating on half time.