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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-18
.IEIII'S WATERMAN

Julius Waterman. for many years resident and
well-known business man OF this city. died about
1870 p. m. yesterday, at his home. No 4S Fast
Sixty eighth-st. He had for a long time been
sufferer from neuralgia Of the heart. and had a
rather severe attack Of this complaint some two
weeks ago This passed OF. and Thursday
night he seemed TO be In the best Of health. but he
was taken with another attack of the same trou-
BILE In the early hours of Friday morning and sank
rapidly thereafter.
Mr. Waterman born in Bavaria. Germany.
in the neighborhood Of Beyreuth, In April 1875 He
came to this country when young man, and en-
gagged in the manufacture Of corsets with success.
About fortythrte years ago he established hlm-
self in this city. where he had made his home
since. The firm Of Waterman Mayer to which
he belonged. at time the largest corset
manufacturing firm In this city. Both partners re-
tired from business number OF years ago. and
Mr.. Mayer died not long afterward
Mr. Waterman a Mason a member OF the
Harmonic and other Hebrew societies. DR. Slgmund
Waterman. of this city. Is his brother. Mr.. Water
married Miss Gustel Mayer, a countrywoman OF
his She has been dead for a number OF years. Three
children survive him. Miss Jennie and Miss Louise
Waterman, and Leopold J. Waterman. OF the com
mission firm Of Waterman. Heller & Long, No pa
Church-st. Thu funeral will be held at the East
Sixty eighth-st. house. which has been Mr. Water
mans home for ten years. on "wednesday. at $3.50
a. m. Professor Felix Adler OF the Societrfor Eth
cal Culture. will oficiate.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-18
pR1rcHARD LOSING STRENGTH.

SENATOR BUTLER WORKING HARD TO BREAh .r
HIS SUPPORT AND ELECT PoPuLIsT
Washington JAN Il (SpeciaD.-As some things
connected with the Senatorial fight In North caro-
lima were known here TO a Tribune correspondent
early In the week and did not develop In Raleigh
until four days later II may be that the foiiow-
ing. which comes from trustworthy source may
anticipate any publication at Raleigh
Senator Buffers caucus action Friday night is
believed to be final although carefully
planned. 1t is said that he fed Dr.; Cyrus +
Thompson with the hope OF being Senator, IN
order to ALLEVIATE that Populist leader from the
boiling faction. lie sees that Thompson may
mics both among them and among the Repub-
leans whose alliance he has thus repudiated. II
is possible. therefore. that Butler foresees that
Thompsons candidacy will not result In the imme-
gcsted by those who know the situation thorough
~ that Butler expects merely to use Thompsons
candidacy halfway station. relying on
Thompsons friends Joining another movement
later. which will be stronger by the necessary
votes for success.
The Butler desires IL said TO be DR.. J. j.
Mott. and he relies for his election upon several
Republican friends OF the silver leader 1t is
thought that there is some danger. unless party
pressure is strongly brought TO bear. OF the de-
lection OF five or six Republicans. The falling of
of that many of Pritchards Republican friends
would be disastrous to him Already some Re-
publicans in the Legislature quoted saying
that 1t would he better to yield the Senatorshp
than TO disrupt the Populist party, which in State
and Congressional affairs * the ally OF the Repub-
lican party. But these conccssionsts are a very
small minority Of the party and may be restrained
by n majority. The situation Is not quite as hone
full for Senator Pritchard az II was but II he can
hold the members of his own party and lose no
more Of his Populist supporters he will be
elected,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-18
LAZARUS BAUM.

half century. died at 1890 p. m. on Saturday at
his home. No. ls Coumbia-st. He had been suf
fering fo- two years from kidney trouble. but was
not confined TO his bed. and his death sudden
For over three years he had been totally blind.
Mr.. Baum born in Reckendorf Bavaria. in
July. 1906. He educated In his native town,
3nd became cabinet maker. In 1885 he married
a Bavarian woman. Forty-nine years ago he came
to America established himself in this city and
took up the work to which he had been accustomed
at home He practised II here and for time In
Brooklyn where he had factory in Carro-st.
and employed twenty hands.
Mr. Baum was OF the founders OF old
Brooklyn synagogue and worshipped at the Fiji
teenth-st. Temple In this city during his latter
days until the infrmity Of age prevented his going
out He also old member Of the Aryeh
Lodge of the Free Sons OF Israel. which holds
meetings the Terrace Garden His funeral will
be held at his home at D. m to-day. and he Will
be buried in the Aryeh Lodge plot in Cypress Hills
Cemetery.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-18
RI SSIA'S QUEER SUGGESTION.
SHE WANTS TO FIX WITH THIS COUNTRY THE
PRICE or WHEAT.

thh u Ut NnfAi.
Washington correspondence Of The Chicago Record
1t is manifest that the Russian Government hss
not abandoned its efforts to conference Of
delegates from the wheat-growlng nations FOR the
purpose OF fixing a permanent price for that staple
by international agreement The Russian An.
bassador has several times renewed his appeals 10
of Congress, but the latter invariably refers
him to Secretary Morton who Is not inclined 70
treat the matter seriously. Mr.. Morton says tha,
the people of the United States have just decided
not 10 attempt 10 fix a permanent value Cor silver
lleve that they would consider proposition 10 90
the same thing for wheat. The patient Ambassador
and Austrian Minister'S on the same subject. and
when they communicate the information he gives
project will be failure unless the United states
can be induced 10 ion the combination. Several
plan, but the etiquette OF the Diplomatic Corps
prohibits the Russian Ambassador from communl
that of the Populist Senators Will enjeayor 70
smoke the matter out by Offering a resolution
nation.
There those who believe that such a plan can
benefit TO the agricultural classes throughout tsss
world; although it would naturally meet WIN me
is for the United states. Russia, Austra.Han::
that are large wheat growers 10 enter INTO a
treaty OF alliance TO fix and maintain permanently
staple and to prohibit by law lis purchase or sac
AT lower or higher price. The Russians a.s. w.
would insure a fixed and regular revenUs
to the wheat growers OF the world. vouid
induce them hod back their crops 10
seasons OF plenty. and protect re coz .ss
from cxtortonate prices when 'H-
supply is short. The difficulty Of enforcing any
such law in free country Ike the United s,a'e',
even II IL could be enacted does not appear "
have occurred to the Russian Government II Vo.
poses TO erect large storehouses for the use Oh -
subjects and 10 advance money upon deposits y.
wheat when the demand Is light. In this way ~
Government will become a vast depository 70 :.
ceve end carry surplus crops from year 10 'es,.
according the foreign demand. The plan appsass
TO the Populists. and IL Is certain that We naNs
not heard the last of f. The next campaign nay
be fought on the wheat question instead o, ''~
silver
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-18
Mr. PLATT'S STND4YSCHOOL CLASS.
1T RESUMES ITS SESSIONS AND TAKES IT'S
LESSONS

IT RESUMES ITS SESSIONS AND TAKES IT'S
LESSONS
There was unusual excitement about the Fifth
Avenue Hotel yesterday owing to the presence In
the city of a number Of Republican legislators and
politicians who II noised about had come to
New-York for a conference with Thomas c. Plat.
Those who and last evening safely
transported to Room No. $50. on the fourth floor,
Senator Timothy f. Ellsworth, president pro
TEN. Of the State Senate; Speaker OGrady. OF the
Assembly: Louis +. Payn. Sheriff Buttng. Of
Brooklyn. representing County Clerk Jacob Worth
well himself; Superintendent Adridge, OF the
State Public Works Department; Congressman
benjamin b. Odell jr. of Newburg: Congressman
Qugg. Edward Lauterbach. president OF the New
York Republican County Committee Frederick s.
Gibbs the States representative in the Republican
National Committee ex-senator j. Soat Fassett.
of Emra and his lieutenant. John W. Dwight.
now OF the same town.
for conferences in Mr. Platt's rooms which as a rule
adjourn early. The conferrees when they came down
to the corridors again were united in saying that
there was nothing worth talking about considered.
But in spite Of denlas and subterfuges ii was plain
that Mr. Platt proposes to impress his views upon
the legislation of the State and the dOngs In Albany
this winter with renewed vigor or the first impor-
in the eyes of the organization Is what will be
done with the appropriations TO he dispensed Fore
most among these the canal appropriations. and
Superintendent AdrIdge was instructed about the d.
vision OF these
The completion OF the State Capitol another
thing considered, and how much II would be wise 10
distribute this year OF the fund that must be set apart
for finishing the building also who are to come IN for
the work matter OF extreme interest 10 William
Barnes. jr. who was down here the other day az
ranging matters ir this regard.
Other things discussed The plan for making
the Greater NewYork charter swift and sure thing
considered and It was said that the passage OF Mr..
I.exow's scheme was settled; Amendments to the
Rsines law and the new Civil Service changes were
also before the conference.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-18
AFTER THE SENATORSHIPS.
FIFTEEN CANDIDATES IN ILhNoi''
MAsON's CHANCES GROWING piMMEh-p"""
HORSES ARE FULL OF HOPE.

MAsON'S CHANCES GROWING plMMEh-pH"N
HORSES ARE FULL OF HOPE.
sprinrfeld ILL., Jan l7.-With the returns OF the
members of the House and Senate and the appear
ance on the OF two new candidates, "''
Senate rial fight tonight assumed the hea'cu P"
that characterized II at the close OF ias' W."
New candidates are William j. Calhoun OF pa"
WILLIE and Congressman Albert j. hoph"''
Aurora Neither OF these gentlemen has tor"a'y
announced his candidacy but Hopkins VIII or
headquarters tomorrow morning. IL IL no"
dent that several candidates are counting y" ""
inability OF the full caucus tomorrow ''ht
name a candidate and hope to get the hsht Trans
f.rr.d N the floor of the Joint Assembly trusting
~ hck 70 be in the pathway OF the senatorial
thunderbol
with the appearance Of the new candidates ana
possibility of General John c. McNuita entering '"'
field the chances of William f. Mason gro" es'
hopcful Mr. Mason's strength lies principally III the
lis,ri,,s outside Chicago and the candidates are
in Agricultural precincts Each will draw from MS
forces and the seventy-six supporters claimed py
Mason will be divided among the new men Mr..
Hopkins starts with the support OF ms sena,o,ii
other candidates will he backed by their representa-
lives in The General Assembly. This VIII TAKE iron,
Mason enough TO make his selection uncertain i'll
the caucus.
it is asserted by old politicians that the caucus
think the Cook County members VIII YET
mer a s'a' compromise Candidate There will be
full caucus Of the Republican members to-inof
night. and 1t Is hoped by the Cook County dele
gates have things so arranged that their man
will then be finally decided upon, If 1t Is proved
conclusivelv that i.orimer cannot carry the day:
With the contest in the General Assembly, II Will
be anybody's fight, and a memorable contest Is
promised .
Congressman Hit is conducting quiet yet en.r-
getic campaign, and his managers assert that ne
is the strongest man. If the contest Is TO ne decided
on merit III candidates for the Senatorsnp nov
number fifteen They are william r.. Mason con-
gressmen Lorimer Hit Cannon Reeves and Hop
kins w. J. Calhoun. John NJ Smyth Sa"iWe' "
Allcrton. George Hunt Clark f.. carr w. n
Harper ex-senator Farwell. General John t. NC NC
Nulta and Ex-Governor Joseph W. flier' i"e
Legislature meets AT noon Tuesd5y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-18
BI SINESS ENBi RRiSSNENTS

Lacrosse, Wis. Jan. 1.-THE White House depart
ment store owned by j c. Iany and r. T. Dick
ems. was closed yesterday under chattel mort
gage for $4,000 In favor OF H. t. Clafin. OF New
York the largest creditor The amount OF other
claims will not be known for two or three days
Indianapolis. Jan. 1.-THE Commercial Wheel
Company which was organized two years ago by
combining the business of a dozen different manu-
facturcrs operating in Ohio. Illinois and Indiana.
made a voluntary assignment yesterday. and the
Indiana Trust Company was appointed assignee.
The company organized TO limit the output and
control prices and the twelve concerns worked in
harmon till some six months ago. when a number
OF buggy companies failed and through these fail
ures heavy losses were incurred The trust has
paid all outstanding obligations and II now remains
to settle the affairs Of the business between them
selves The capital stock is $1,000" and the indeb-
edness Il ahOmt So. 900
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-18
GOVERNOR BUSHNELL NoN-coMMrrrAr.


Governor Asa s. Bushnell of Ohio remained AT
the Fifth Avenue Hotel yesterday. although the
majority OF members OF his STAFF started for hime
in the course OF the day. The Governor expects
10 remain here for a day or So and yesterday he
In most compacent mood. When a Tribune
reporter him and asked him about the state
of affairs that had arisen by John Shermans ac-
ceptance OF the State PORTFOLIO he said with a
smile:
"Ohio seems to have become a storm centre"
Replying TO question If ne would appoint a
successor TO John Sherman. or would call an
extra session OF the Legislature to choose a sue
cessor. the Governor said:
81 have not made up my mind To begin with
/ have official information that there Is to be
a vacancy in the Senate. ] have seen in the
new spapers that Senator Sherman will be Major
McKinley's Secretary OF State. but sometimes the
papers err, and / have officials confirmation
Of the report When | have received the news
then will be time enough to consider the matter"
The Governor told that some politicians
were forecastng that he would appoint Charles
l.. Kuriz for the short term. and his comment
mir. Kurtz il an excellent man. and would be
worthy Of any position that he might he appointed
How about yourself as a canddatc?' Governor
Bushnell asked. inasmuch IL is reported
that he aspires to the seat tnat Mr. Sherman will
h aWoI xaea nj cat, 81 am M, ~ avouso oara
date. are some others. Wait Until see whether
there is vacancy to be filled before We talk
When asked what he thought OF lIr Hannas
reported message TO friend. that he owed For
aker nothing. and WAS practically able To take
care OF himself. Governor Bushnell said. smngly:
Able to take care OF himself, Why that Is
right delegated 10 him by Providence and the Con-
stituton OF the United States Then the Govern
or continued. in laughing way:
Next Friday night there will he meeting OF
the State Legislature. This meeting was arranged
long before John sherman was called TO the
Cabinet there any talk OF successor
for Mr. Sherman |. was TO be simply reg union
conditions arose. / was chosen to be toastmaster
and preside at the meeting. II IL. In way for
tunate az will be able 10 act for Mr.. Hanna in
announcing his candidacy for the Senate. But
rest assured. Will not announce his candidacy
unless secure his sanction. and have no such
authority from him : yet
one Of the Governors staff Colonel II. r. Pref
lyman believed there would be an extra session
OF the Legislature. to choose successor for Sen
atOr Sherman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-18
WILLIAM ELLlOTT-

William Elliott one of the oldest seed merchants
In this city, died at his home No l.49l West Sew
enty-frst-st on Saturday. Mr.. Elliott was born
in 1904 at Crang. Roxburgh. In Scotland. He came
this country I'm 1876 and shortly afterward start
ed seed business in John-s: He at one time
a member Of the firm of Young & Elliott. of Cort-
landt-st. and at the time of his death at the
head Of the firm Of William Elliott Sons. He was
member OF the Caledonian Club. the New-York
Florist Club and the NewJersey Bowling Green
Club Mr.. Elliott leaves widow. two sons. Will
lam J. and Carroll s. Elliott and two daughters.
Miss Jessie NJ and Miss Agnes J. Elliott The
funeral will be held at the house at o'clock this
afternoon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-18
The New SMALL SIZE of
CASHMERE BOUQUET
TOILET SOAP
Is within everybody's means. Ask for It,

words, the foreign manufacturer, in order To
enjoy the full benefits OF the consignment sys-
TEN. places himself in an improper reid'ioi
toward all American purchasers. Inc ioreish
manufacturer makes the declaration before tne
Consul that he freely and willingly offers these
goods to all buyers in the foreign market at
the invoice price.
HOW TO STOP THE FRAUDS.
In order to prevent fraudulent undervalua-
tons under the consignment system ana the
practice he described. the official above quoted
suggested that the invoice values OF all con-
signed goods be made public at the port or en-
try. and that mo goods which have been the
subject of sale be permitted to be consigned 10
our markets
The Cotton Yarn Spinners Association recon-
mended as q means OF preventing underVaiua-
tons that the Secretary of the Treasury ne EN-
powered ito confscate importatons on PAYNE
per cent over invoice valuation, same as DIN
ish customs laws.
Some Of the importers favor the imposition
Of a stiff discriminating duty on all goods CON
signed to agents and partners OF foreign manu-
facturers In the bill to amend the Aaininis
trative act which was framed by the commit
tee on WAYS and Means last winter ana passen
by the House of Representatives on March IT,
1896 provisions of less drastic nature IMAM
either Of those referred to above, hut Which
were deemed sufficient 10 correct existing abuses
and prevent at least measurably. fraudulent
undervaluatOns of consigned goods, as wen as
Of those regularly purchased and imported were
inserted The bill passed the House without
division but was held up" in the Senate. where
it still remains. In framing bill for a gen
eral revision Of the tariff the Ways and Means
Committee will have an opportunity. or whlch
advantage vii. undoubtedly be taken to in
cude such provisions as may be required 10
cure the defects in the Customs Administrative
act Of 1890 and prevent further abuse of the
consignment system.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-18
PLEASED AT THE FUNDING BILLS DEFEAT.

San Francisco. Jan. 17.-Mass- meetings were held
in nearly all the cities and towns Of California
yesterday In honor Of the defeat of the Pacific Rail
roads Funding bill in the House of Representatives
the day having been set aside a holidav by Gov
ernor Budd for the purpose In San Francisco bon
fires were lighted in the principal streets and fire
works in profusion were exploded from the house
tops. At massmecting here. presided over by
MAYOR Phelan, resolutions adopted thanking
the House of Representatives for It's action In
throwing out the bill; requesting the Government
TO maintain the Central Pacific independent
through competing line. whether in private hands
or under receivers appointed by Federal courts
protesting against the passage or the Gear bill in
the Senate. and rendering thanks 10 those who as
sisted in the fight against the Funding bill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-18
STORY or A MURDERER AND SUICIDE.

Buffalo Jan. 11-Benjamn l.. Davies. who killed
his wife and then committed suicide at Rugby,
Tenn was well known in this city. He was thr
ty-two years OF age. Several years ago he was
steward at the Niagara Hotel Then he went 10
Cleveland and occupied the same position at the
Stlman House From there he went to the Meth
crlands In New York: thence TO the Gibson House
in Cincinnati, and from there 10 the Tebard Inn,
Rugby. Tenn. Mrs Davies was a daughter of Mrs.
LYDIA Brown. Of this city. Private advces from
Rugby say that Davies suffering from eXces-
sive cigarette smoking which IT is thought, al
fected his mind. OF late he has been quarrclsome
and had been especially unkind to his wife Frank
Brown, a brother of Mrs Davies. left here Nester-
day for Rugby and will bring the body of the UNI
fortunate couple here forburial
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-18
A REPORT on MAGISTRATE MOTT.
MEMBERS OF THE CENTRAL LABOR UNION TEL

MEMBERS OF THE CENTRAL LABOR UNION TELL
WHY THEY THINK HE SHOULD RESIGN.
After motion made at the meeting of the Cen
trail Labor Union In Clarendon Hail. yesterday,
Delegate Weichert Numbered forth:
II object to dis way OF votng-der ayes and nos
contrary. der ayes have II. Oft der Slippery Dawn
Association haf something's NIT der Commodore
Roosevelt my union has notings. budt We VII sec
dot Mr. Roosevelt hat our views Of how der bolice
should be" Chairman Armstrong then put the
motion to vote again, and 1t was carried by suf-
ficient ma orty to appease the doubts of Del
egate Wechert. Armstrong then vacated the chair
in favor of Delegate VOTERS and made report
OF the doings of the committee appointed by the
G. l.. L. to have City Magistrate Motifs sanity in
CURED into. Mr.. Armstrong said thar the commit
tee had received many letters of announcements
Iaton to Magistrate Motifs strange rulings in
cases brought before him: In a number Of the
cases it was shown that the Magistrate had not
permitted prisoners TO do more than plead guilty
or h mG' Mott should be
with. ] think any man should be sympathized with
the people Mott chews gum aal the time ; and
common justice should prompt him to resign. TIE IN,
fereni labor unions initiated with the c. l.. L. do
their share; il will achieve rs Object, ,,u,n.r,o
Mott say in the Yorkve court Yesterday morn
Ing thai once he made up his mm ar Of Re the hn
then shouted: Il wish he would make up his mind
A request was received from the Gas Employees
Union that the Central Labor Union cooperate
with il In bringing about the municipal ownership
Of the plants Of the different gas companies. It
was said that many of the men who had worked
for the companies for upward of twenty years
were now out OF employment. and it was thought
that If the city became the owner Of the plants In
view OF their past services and knowledge OF me
business they would be able TO get back their
places. The gas employees will hold mass meet
ing i'm Cooper Union n week from tonight Dele
gate McDermitt objected to serving on the commit
tee appointed to aid the gas employees lie said
that he was against the municipal ownership or
gas plants. - 49,, ,,...,
Delegate Pallas. of the Theatrical Protective
Union said that the union would givea smoker In
clarendon Hall on the nighi OF January 30.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-01-18

beer. Stewart says that Irving came up to him
and told him to be quiet. He explained that he
was making noise, whereupon. he says Irving
caught him by the shoulder and dragged and
pushed him out through the rear entrance on Sixth
He also said that a number of the employees OF
the place struck and kicked him, and. that Irving,
he pushed him out OF the door struck him with
his fist He separated from his wife but after
ward. he declares. he found her lying on the side
walk in front Of the Sixth-ave entrance to the
Garden. She had been forcibly elected she told
him. and kicked in the stomach. 1t was found
that the woman was badly injured, and she was
sent home In a cab