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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-18

THE WAKEFIELD AND HAYWOOD CONCERNS TO
UNITE WITH $1,000 900 CAPITAL.

THE WAKEFIELD AND HAYWOOD CONCERNS To
UNITE WITH 5000 900 CAPITAL.
Boston, Feb 11.-At the annual meeting Of the
stockholders OF the Wakefield Rattan Company to-
DAY II was voted to authorize the directors of the
company 10 carry out the consolida ton with Hey
wood Brothers & Co, OF Gardner. Mass, the
company TO be known the Haywood Brothers
e. Wakefield Company. with 100000 capital
Of which $4,000 900 IS to be cumulative pre-
ferred stock and 50 100000 common stock The con-
sodation Includes the Haywood Morrill, Rattan
Company, OF Chicago which is owned by Haywood
Brothers & co. At the Wakefield meeting to-day
the old officers and directors reelected. and
1922 voted in favor of the consolidation
not a vote dissenting.
The consolida ion of these two companies places
under one head, with practically competition. Ii
IS believed that the stock Of the company will
be listed on the Boston Stock Exchange. a promI-
nent Boston banking firm will probably receive de-
posts of the Wakefield Company stock and issue
receipts for the same pending Incorporation OF the
new company.
Chicago Feb. lin regard 10 the consolidation
OF the rattan manufacturing firms OF Haywood
Brothers g. Co. and the Wakefield Rattan Company.
the local officials deny that there Is any attempt
concern will set the prices for rattan goods for the
United States II IS stated that the two companies
have long been acting in concert and that the new
company Is TO be formed simply for the purpose OF
doing away with duplicate branch houses and
manufacturing plants In many OF the large cities.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-18
THE BERMUDA SAILS AGAIN,

AN ATTACHMENT PLACED on HER. But SECURITY
is GIVEN RoIOrr SAID TO BE on BOARD.
Philadelphia, Feb l7.-Shortly before II O'Clock
to- night the steamer Bermuda started down the
Delaware River. after another day OF trouble. Col
lector Read released her from the grip OF the Gov
eminent during the morning. upon the filing Of
afidavits by Captain Murphy and John ID. Hart
that she would not violate the neutrality laws be-
tween here and Bermuda. TO which place the
steamer Is said to be bound.
Quickly following this action. however. an attach.
ment was issued against the vessel by the United
States District Court. on claim by New-York
firm for advances made. the claim having been
placed in the hands OF III. r. Edmunds for collection.
The deputy marshal who served notice OF the at
tachment locked the steamer TO the wharf and
warned Captain Murphy and the crew not 10 at
tempt TO move her. Later on security was entered
and the vessel finally got away.
1t was reported tonight that General Ruloff. the
Cuban War Secretary, who forfeited his ball In Hal
timore to-day In the United States Court had taken
passage on the Bermuda
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-18
SENATOR SHERNAN'S SUCCESSOR.
A CONFERENCE BETWEEN GOVERNOR BUSHNELL
AND CHAIRMAN KuRTz STARTS
GOSSIP AFRESU

Columbus. Ohio, Feb II (SpeciaD-Governor
Bushnell and Charles l.. KurtZ, chairman OF the
Republican State Executive Committee. held long
conference IN the private office OF the former this
afternoon IL is presumed the Senatorial successor
ship was under discussion. Following the confer
ence 'The Evening Press" makes this announce
ment:
Private Information received late Wednesday
afternoon right from the office OF Governor Bush
nell IL that the Hon. NJ a. Hanna will not be APP
ponted Senator in the event Of the Hon. John
sherman rcsigning TO accept a Cabinet position
That decision was reached by Governor Bushnell
"Wednesday Who will be- the appointee has not
bccn announced. but there is every ctance that 1t
Will be Mr. kurtz.
II IL positively known that the conference took
Mace and the published statement has occasloned
much comment in political circles. Governor
Bushnell refused to confirm the statement insist
ing that there were no new developments In the
situation. 1t Is certain; however, that those VINO
onnnse the selection OF Mr.. Hanna are elated over
The latest gossip On the other hand. the friends
~ the National chairman insist that he Will he
nnojnted TO the Senatorship The latter opinion
is gaining rapidly In the minds OF the people, and
The belief that Mr. Hanna Will be the man Is
strengthened by the fact that number OF promi-
ncnt men i'm the Foraker faction have recently de-
clared In favor OF his selection
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-18
4 FERRYBO4T DASHES INTO HER SLIP
THE SIGNALS BETWEEN PILOT AND ENGINEER
IT SEEMS. FAILED TO WORK-TwO PAS
SENGERS SLIGHTLY INJl,RED.

SEN(iERS SLIGHTLY 1NJl RED.
With a crash the doube-decked screw ferryboat
Netherlands. of the Hoboken Ferry Line crashed
into her slip at Barclay-st yesterday morning.
wrecking her forward supers.ructure and injurng
board among the so people. but they became quiet
when It was seen that the boat In no danger Of
sinking.
The boat left Hoboken at $50 we'll filed with men
and women going 10 their days business in this
city and with teams. When she entered her slip
she did not slow down, is usually the case al
though the pilot AYERS that lie sgnalled for it. A
moment he signalled FOR orsed engines. but
again. ne says. there was no response. The engI-
reer says that he did not receive the signals. The
boat struck her landing stage at full speed. The
bridge which takes passengers from the top decks
OF the boats overlapped that deck, wrecking the
pilot house and rail There were not many passen-
gers on this deck but the lower one crowded.
When the crash came those in the front Of this
crowd ;ried TO rush back, but they were unable 10
get far through the dense mass behind them. In
tn, crush Charles Henson. twenty years old. OF No.
l7S Huton-st.. Jersey City Heights and William
Pearsan, thirty-two years old, OF No. lO2 Nassau
st. Newark. were thrown down and bruised about
the legs. Neither man was seriously injured
The boat backed out OF the slip, ana slowly
ret',-ued TO her landing stage. ard the passengers
and teams went ashore The bc at then steamed TO
the repair shop In Hoboken, and the Montclair took
her place -,
apt am John Harvey, superintendent OF the Ho-
hoken Ferry Line said that the accident was prob
ably due 10 the failure OF the Signals between pilot
and engineer 10 work properly. The damage to the
boat does not exceed 500.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-18
ASSENBLYMAN SHELDON UNDER FIRE.
SENSATIONAL 1NsINUATIONs MADE IN THE TRIAL
OF HIS BROTHER FOR MURDER.

SENSATIONAL 1NsINUATIONs MADE IN THE TRIAL
OF HIS BROTHER FOR MURDER.
Auburn. y. Y. Feb. 1.-THE talk OF the town Is
the hauling over the Goals that W. Glare Sheldon.
Cayugas member Of Assembly from the Ist Dis
trict received on the witness stand the Sheldon
murder trial yesterday. An attempt at bribery was
first insnuated by the Disrict-Atorney, who asked
If he did not offer to make 1t all right with him II
he'd go light" his brother. the accused The
answer was NO. Later the witness asked
Lets see. Mr. Sheldon. you've had some domes-
tic trouble Of your own, haven't you?"
His counsel objected. and the Court said he
couldn't see what that had 10 do with the
The prosecuting attorney said the character Of a
witness on the stand was always open to investi-
CATION. This question will lead TO something far
worse than domestic difficulties. tending TO dis
credit the character of the witness"
The silence in the courtroom WAS intense. Il
suppose" he continued. that II we should show that
the witness had left his home and gone with another
woman il would be competent
I'm inclined TO sustain the objection" said the
Court. and this ended the incident. the Assembly
man stepping down and blushng violently.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-18
CAUGHT BY ANTHONY COMSTOCR.
SELLER OF ALLEGED FRAUDULENT LOTTERY
TICKETS ARRESTED IN BALTIMORE.

Baltimore Feb. l7.-Anthony Comstock. OF New
York has unearthed a big fraud conducted by
Jesse l.. McDanels alias G. w. Baird. OF this city.
McDaniels was arrested last night. charged with
violating the laws OF the United States against
using the mails for promoting lottery. The pris-
oner has Is alleged been selling tickets in all sec
lions OF the country purportng to be issued by the
Royal Havana Lottery" which Is operated under
protection Of the Government Of Spain Mechanics
had however no connection with the Havana com
pany: his tickets were clumsy forgery. ana MS
scheme made II impossible for any purchaser TO
win a prize Eleven thousand OF the fake tickets
were found in McDanielss home, No. 100 Madison
ave, this morning. Along with them were bundles
of letters containing remittanccs and orders from
his agents throughout New England and the Middle
States a..
mails i'm having orders and remittances sent 10
Raird 4 Co. No 80 Liberty-st, New YORK. NO
such firm existed. however. and standing order
an the New-York Postoffice directed that all such
mail he forwarded to McDaniels In Balti.
more Mr. Comstock said to-day that the arrest OF
McDaniels IL really more important than has yet
been shown and that other arrests would follow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-18
WARRANTS FOR CHICAGO ALDERMEN.
CHARGED BY A MINISTER WITH VIOLATING THE
SUNDAY OBSERVANCE LAW.

CHARGED BY A MINISTER WITH VIOLATING THE
SUNDAY OBSERVANCE LAW.
Chicago. Feb 17.-Warrants were issued this after.
noon by Justice Hoagund at the instance Of the Rev.
W. W. Clark president OF the Sunday Observance
League for the arrest OF Aldermen John Powers.
John Coughin. John Rogers JohnJ Bremen and Ed
ward Haas charged with keeping their saloons open
on Sunday The Rev. DR. Clark declares that he will
swear out warrant for the arrest OF Mayor Swift
on a charge Of malfeasance IN office. providing
justice of the peace be found who Will issue the
necessary document. He says that the criminal
offence Of keeping open a tipping house on Sunday
has been and is being openly committed every
Sunday. Some time ago and up to the present time
the Sunday Observance League had been trying TO
join hands with the municipal authorities in en-
forcing the law relating 10 the Sunday closing or
saloons. but in instance. so he says, his re-
quests have been denied.
Yesterday he sought out Justice Martin. and through
him attempted to secure warrant for the arres, OF
Mayor Swift but the Court would not issue the war;
rant on the evidence furnished.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-18
DARING HOLD-TP IN CHICAGO.
ELwOOD LEIDy. OF PHILADELPHIA. ROBBED
WITHIN THE GLARE OF THE LELAND
HOTEL LIGHTS.

Chicago, Feb. l7.-Dlreotly across Michigan-ave.
from the Leland Hotel at Jackson-st. Elwood
IAidy. Of Philadelphia. was held up by three men at
S o'clock last night and robbed OF 1865 and gold
watch valued at $50.
Mr.. Leidy had just arrived from New Orleans.
and was on his way to the hotel. Just opposite the
Leland Hotel. where the bright lights OF the hotel
illum!ne the whole thoroughfare. three men over
took Leidy. AS the stranger in the city stepped 10
the inner edge of the sidewalk to allow them 10
pass. of the men thrust revolver in his face
and threatened to kill him If he made an cutlery
Another man held his arms from behind. The
third found his wallet in an inner pocket. and rifed
Il of the cash. leaving number Of checks and
railroad passes. The robbers then took Leidys
watch. Having secured. as they supposed. all his
valuables. the robbers into the Lake Front Park
and disappeared.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-18
A NOTABLE WEDDING N NASHVILLE.
ARCHIBALD J. MAJoRIBANKs. BROTHER or LADY
ABERDEEN. MARRIED TO MISS
MISSILE BROWN


MISsIE BROWN.
Nashville, Tenn. Feb l7.-There have been other
no,able weddings in Nashville. but none have APP
preached in importance that Of Miss Missile Brown,
a member OF one OF the Oldest and most arsto
cratic families In exclusive section OF the South.
and Archibald j. Majorbanks. brother-in-law OF the
C;oyernor-C;enera OF Canada. Lord Aberdeen. The
ceremony was performed in the First Presbyterian
Church. and a more brilliant collection Of members
OF old families has not been seen here in a long
time.
The bridegroom Is a brother OF Lady Aberdeen
and OF Lord Tweedmouth The party which accom-
nan,ed him consisted OF Lord and Lady Aberdeen.
their daughter. Lady Marjorie Gordon; Captain
Wllberforce Robert Monroe Ferguson. OF the Royal
Scottish Archers and Lieutenant Colonel STRATEGY,
~ The IN ROYAL Scots Guards. OF Canada.
The bridegroom Is a member OF the Royal scottish
Archers and all OF the men named appeared IN fuli
regaIa at the wedding and reception at the home OK
Mrs. Leslie Warner which IoiSwed , mhs psrr Ely
young couple will make their home In England.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-18
GREECE STICKS TO HER PURPOSE

GREECE STICKS TO HER PURPOSE.
COLONEL vAssos AGAi; ORDERED TO OCCUPY
CRETE. AVOIDING ASH COLLISION WITH
THE Fon ;,tS TROOPS
Athens, Feb. 17.-COlonel Nassos. command
Ing the Greek troop, a Crete. has received in
rructions from the Government TO avoid any
encounter with the foreign forces on the island.
but to execute the orders Of the King. which are
that he shall occupy the island and restore order
therein
The Macedonian and Cretan committees have
arrived az an agreement TO concentrate their
ehorts in Crete. TO the end OF securing a union
W The island with Greece.
Ahu-Turkish disturbances have occurred In
ihessaly. Shots have been exchanged at Aria,
IN the Turkish frontier. where Turkish guard
~1r'ss the border was struck by bullet
rnhce Nicholas. In command Of a battery OF
..'d artillery. started to-day for the Thessalian
'ohuer Large crowds OF people gathered to
'hess the departure Of the troops. and gave
-. soidlers and their commander an ovation as
"ey started on their Journey.
Ahe belief prevails here that a diplomatic con-
'e'ehce will shortly be held In Berlin for the
purpose Of settling the question Of the union OF
=. e'e with Greece 1t is expected that the mat
~ VIII be decided In favor OF Greece. and that
island
,,- 'er ad"ices from Crete confirm the rumors
- attachments Of marines have been landed
,." .he foreign warships at Heraklon, Retimo
n siua- The officer in command Of the French
VINO compose the force of occupation at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-18
Retimo. the advices say, has issued a proclama
ton to the inhabitants of that place.
RUSSIA'S wARLIKE PREPARATIONS

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wARSHIPs OF THE CAR WITHIN AN HOURS SAIL
OF THE BOsPoRUs,
London, Feb. 1.-THE Times" tomorrow will
print a dispatch from its St. Petersburg CORE
spondent crystallizng and confirming the
mors OF preparations for by the Russian
Government These preparations. the dispatch
says, do not imply any intention on the part Of
Russia OF declaring war; but simply that she is
doing everything to place herself in readiness
Tor possible warlike action in the vicinity of
ConstantinOpe. The Black Sea fleet is con-
stantly ready for action. and large number Of
troops In the south have been modified
Berlin Feb. 1.-THE Frankfort Zetungs'
Constantinople correspondent telegraphs to his
paper that a sensation has been created there
by the announcement that three Russian war
ships are cruising within an hours sail of the
entrance 10 the BOSporus.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-18
A CHILD,S TERRIBLE DEATH.
FELL BY HIS FATHERS SIDE AND WAS
CRUSHED UNDER CABLE-CAR.

CRUSHED UNDER A CABLE-CAR.
Michael Mllisel. four years old. OF No. ~
Thompson st, was run over and instantly Killed
by a Broadway cable-car yesterday at Grand
ST. The child with his father. Joseph at the
time. and the latter. leading the boy by the
hand had just crossed in front OF the car when
the accident occurred.
The father was In conversation with another
man at the time. and held his son by the hand'
When in front Of car No 60 going north, the
man lost his hold on the boys hand. and the
little fellow fell directly I'm front or the
car Before the grpman could stop the car the
boy was run over and crushed TO death. HIS
father went into Mysteries at the terrible sight.
A crowd gathered abou. the car. and Police
man Flanagan took the grpman to the station
VIII ire he described himself as Howell {. Nor
gan. of No 9S3 Columbus-ave. The chdSbody
was taken 70 the Mulberry-st. station. and later
was removed to the Morgue.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-18
SAN FRANCISCO GREEKS AROUSED.

MONEY SUBSCRIBED TO AID THE CRETANs-25O
MEN ENLIST FOR SERVICE.
San Francisco Feb. 1.-THE members Of the local
Greek colony are wrought up TO high pitch Of
patriotic enthusiasm by the news Of the mother
countrys expressed determination 70 draw the
sword il necessary in defence Of Cretan liberty.
This enthusiasm has assumed a practical form:
funds are being raised the wives and
families of the massacred Christians and fully
go be-boded Greeks prepared TO leave for
the scene of hosities at almost a moments no
tice should the mother country be actually in
need of their services.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-18
NO SERIOUS OPPOSITION TO GREECE.

THE POWERS WILL WINK AT THE ANNEXATION
OF CRETE TO TIE MOTHER COUNTRY
London. Feb. 1.-THE Daily News" will say
tomorrow IT is reported in the lobby among the
Unionist members Of the House of Commons
that it is not likely that the Powers will attempt
seriously TO dslodge the Greeks from the island
of Crete. but that their presence will. after a
decent interval. be acquiesced in with view
to the ultimate annexation Of the island to the
Greek Kingdom. 1t Is whispered that King
George was made aware beforehand that the
action taken by Greece would not be resisted
desperately.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-18
A PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATOR SHOT.
ONE OF THE QUAY LEADERS IN PHILADELPHIA
ARRESTED FIR THE DEED.

ARRESTED FIR THE DEED.
Philadelphia Feb. 17-R. Lincoln Roberts. MEM
Der Of the Legislature from the lid District IN
this city was shot In the hip early this morning
while standing In the doorway Of his home. NO.
l22o Catharine-st Roberts Is leader OF the Ad-
ministration faction OF the Republican party. and
when the opposing faction Che Quay adherentS
were parading in celebrating their victory Of yes
terday in the Third Ward Roberts went 10 the
door Of his house and viewed the procession. Sud-
denly several pistol shots heard, and Roberts
was to stagger and place his hand to his hip.
William Reed. a Quay leader. who rode at the
rear Of the procession. was arrested the charge
Of doing the shooting lie araigned before
Magistrate South this morning and held in 500
bail for a hearing next Tuesday. Roberts I'M
able TO appear at the hearing. word being received
from his home that he confined his bed by
he In
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-18
STRIKE AND LOCKOUT ~ CHICAGO.

TWO THOUSAND MEN OFT OF WORK IN THE
LEATHER TRADE
Chicago Feb 11.-Flve hundred tanners and
curriers' employed by w. n. Eisendrath Co. went
on strike yesterday against n cut OF from 10 To -
Der cent in wages and this morning 100 more
are ont OF employment because the other leading
tanneres IN the city have closed their doors agains:
their workmen until n settlement IL made In the
Eisendrath establishment Before the close OF the
week II Is said that other anneries may be affected
and that 1909 more men may be added 10 the list
of the Idle.
The trouble IL over an announcement or a cut
I'm wages and return to the ten-hour work day
i'm the tannerles OF w. y. Eisendrath & Co. Grey.
Clark a. Engle. the Walker-Oakley Company and
the T.ambeau Leather Company, all OF which are
said to be members OF the Leather Manufacturers
Aaco init
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-18
BIG COTTON MILLS on Full TIME.

INDICATIONS THAT THE COMPACT TO cURrAIL
PRODUCTION WILL. BE ABANDONED.
Providence X. l.. Feb 1.-THE Pontiac Mills. be-
longing to the b. p. and r. Knight Company. began
full time yesterday and the b!eachery
at the same place is running a sixty-hour basis.
AS the concern took the lead among the Rhode ISL
and manufacturers in the curtament compact re-
Gently entered into the operatives Of the valley feel
that the curtaiment scheme will be generally aban-
doned long before the three months agreed upon
ha
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-18
pEAP.ADUTR4L COLHOTN DEAD.

Washington Feb H.-Rear-Admirai Edmund H.
coboun L. s. ~ (retiredI. died tonight shorty
after II o'clock. He was seventy-hve years Ola me
death was from heart failure and was unexpected
Admiral Cohoup was born in Pennsylvania, May g.
1921 He entered the Navy midshpman April ].
IS39 and served with distinction both In the Mexican
War and in the War Of the Rebellion
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-18
KANSAS LEGISLATORS IN A RIOT.
DIsoRDERLY SCENES AT ToPEKA-HoRE TROUBLE
LOOKED FOR

Topeka. Kan, Feb. 17.-There was almost a riot In
the House OF Representatives this morning. and
repetition OF tho Legislative of 1898 is threatened
Republicans and Popul!sts clashed. and the House
became a mob. The Serge ant-at-Arms was unable
10 Que the disturbance. which continued for an
hour. Trucblood PopulisO moved TO refer tho
calendar to the Revision Committee to have certain
bills advanced The Republicans objected. and
held that IT took a two-thirds vote 10 change the
rules. The Populists were short two-thrds. and
the Speaker pro tenn. Weilip. ruled that majority
was sufficient.
The Republicans demanded a rocall the
ton. but Weilip refused recognize them and Il
was carried by a viva
Every Republican member jumped 10 his desk,
shouting "rollcall' 'rocall," waving his arms and
shaking his fist at the Populists The din kept
UP for an hour. when Weilip adjourned the House.
No blows were struck. but trouble is sure TO
tnue Tomorrow
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-02-18
STILL ANOTHER TRUST ORGANIZED.

TERESTS
ST Louis Feb. 1.-THE latest gigantic trust has
this city for its birthplace and J. H. Rhothen-
hamel. president OF the Columbia Incandescen.
Lamp Company. is It's author and promoter.
The combine differs from similar pools In that II
will undertake to regulate the price OF ncandescent
lamps all the country by series OF suits for
infringement of patents against lesser concerns
The parties to the pool are the Columbia, St Louis;
Westinghouse, Pittsburg: Edison General Electric
New-York and companies at Warren, Ohio; Cleve-
land. Ohio: Springfield, Mass. Chicago, and one or
two other places.
The agreement IL that each Of these companies
shall deposit 5000 with the treasurer OF the West
inghouse Company.