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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
GEORGE f. LOUNSBURY.

Ceorce r. Iounsbury. the Republican nominee
FOR Governor OF Connecticut. was born In Pound
ridge Westminster County. ~ !" IN 1883 N",u-
auv however he is a OF Connecticut ms MS
rore,,s removed TO Ridgefeld when the son was but
q few weeks old His father and all his near ances-
tors were natives OF Stamford Conn MI Louns-
hurry was graduated with high honors from J alc
College I'm the class OF 1853 and three years Iaer
was graduated from the Berkeley Divinity Scnool az
Widdleiown In 1861 with his brother Phineas e.
i'nunsbury ne embarked In the shoe manufaciur-
nc business as n member OF the hrIn or i.ouns-
t ~ Watbewson x Co. Of South Norwalk. In
is,, Mr. Lounsbury for the hrs time In his Sareer
To- a candidate for public office. and was
siected q state Senator from the Kiln Distrlcl
In The Legislature OF that year he vas chairman ran
elected 10 the State Senate, and was MADE cnal
man Of the Committee on humane lnst.u unr 20,
the Legislature IN 1915. and his brother fhinea ~
g. Iounsbury was Governor OF CONNECTICUT III
,ee7 and 1885 Senator I.ounsbury Is stu extern
ss1velv engaged in the shoe manufacturing business
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
FAVORABLE EFFECT on STOCK PRICES

RESULT OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF SECRETARY
CAGES ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS OF GOLD.
Interest In the money situation yesterday centred
around the announcement that Secretary Gage had
decided TO leave deposit with the New-York
banks funds to the amount Of 100000, which,
under ordinary circumstances would have been
transferred to Washington in payment for the new
war bonds. This news had a most favorable iniu-
ence on the prices OF stocks. Furthermore, the
sub-Treasury reDOrted that the local banks had
obtained about Sc 100000 In Government money by
depostIng additional bonds. According to the
Treasury statement OF last Saturday. the holdings
I'm this city Of Government deposits amounted TO
10000. Yesterday this sum was increased by
81 100 600 TO s735OOGO For this banking cir
cles do look for any serious decrease in the re-
serve I'm the coming weekly statement. Money
rates were unchanged yesterday. and there was no
new announcement Of gold imports.
The steamer Trave which arrived from Europe
yesterday had board 100 90 francs and 10000
gold. consigned to Heidebach lckeheimer q Co.;
10000 francs TO Muller. Schall & Co, 100000 francs
to the National City Bank and f2O.oO to kountze
Pros
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
INSURANCE MEN ~ SESSION.

Milwaukee Sept Is The third days session OF
the annual convention OF the National Insurance
Commissioners began this morning
The committee the next place or meeting re-
ported in favor Of Detroit. and recommended that
the convention be held on the first or second Tues
dav Of September next year. The report was
unanimously adopted
The first paper OF the day was by George Dyre
Eldridge. Of New York who spoke on THE As
sNssment system Of Life Insurance"
He recalled the fact that insurance men re-
csved a shock I'm the last few years by the going
down OF great assessment companies; which
caused many 10 think whether or not a crime had
been committed. To many minds the most pro-
nounced tendency OF the assessment movement has
been In the direction OF assmilatlng itself 10 So
called old-llne insurance, FOR which s claimed every
factor OF sound theory and practice
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
JOSIAH s. LINDSAY A BANKRUPT

Josiah g. Lindsay plumber and real estate opera
tor at No $50 East Thirty-nfth-st. fled petition
in bankruptcy yesterday. His secured liabilities
are SS7S. 600 all bond and mortgages made by
Mr. Lindsay. Amend Johnson and others on prop
erty nj No l@ Firth-ave.. in Twenty-fourth-st.
near Sixth-aye.. In Seventy -nrst-st near the
Boulevard and West End-ave The value OF the
security IS given Al the same amount as the mort
9aues The unsecured liabilities are about 81. go.
and contingent liabilities sioss, indorser on ac-
commodaton paper principally for Leopold r. Treu
The assets consist Of real estate. No. loo East
Thlrty-hfth-st valued at So 90. mortgaRed for
SIS go and a balance due on n deficiency IN fore-
closure SlS0lS which II uncolectible. Mr.. Lindsay
has been I'm the plumbing business since ISIS. and
several years ago became Interested In a number OF
real estate and building operations The josiah
:. Lindsay Company was incorporated TO carry on
the plumbing business The attorneys are A. l.. u
Incoha
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
RTNORS ABOUT SUGAR.
REPORT THAT ALI. AGREEMENTS AMONG REIN
rRrEs RrGARDrNG PRICES ARE OFF"

REPORT THAT ALI. AGREEMENTS AMONG REIN
FRIES REGARDING PRICES ARE OFF"
Renewed attention has been attracted 10 the
sugar situation by the report credited TO repre-
sentative Of the Mollenhauer Refinery, that all
agreements regarding prices between the various
refnerles were off" The Tribune. in an article
published time ago. pointed out that open
competition In the refinery business was sure 70
come. The Sugar Trust had many conditions TO
meet in view OF the annexation OF Hawaii and
peace In Cuba and the Philippines. The Hawaiian
Sugar and Commercial Company has practically
decided TO refine sugar to the market grade right
on the island of Maui. The Arbuckle and Doscher
renneries. Independent of the trust will be worked
for tho business on the merits OF the product and
auota lions AS one Of the Sugar Trust officials
said: 1T will be question of the survival or the
Attest Those I'm close touch with the situation do
not look for any war In prices" The rumors yes
terday had little influence on Sugar stock which
closed at gain. with transactions footing up TO
m
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
A CLEAR FIELD FOR VOORHEES.
PITNEY RETIRES FROM THE CONTEST FOR
THE REPUBLICAN NOMINATION FOR
GOVERNOR OF NEW-JERSEY


Morrstown, n. j.. Sept. Is (SpeciaD-Representa-
tive Mahlon Ptney to-day announced his with
drawal from the contest for the Republican nomi-
nation for Governor of New-Jersey. In doing so he
tired In the interests OF party harmony. When he
entered the contest the names OF Acting Governor
Voorhees,, Franklin Murphy and Judge Fort, as
well as his own were before the people. Since then
Mr.. Murphy and Judge Fort have both stated that
they are not candidates. and Mr. Pitney Is con-
WINGED. he says that he cannot secure the required
majority in the convention. He continues:
For these reasons. and because OF the great I'm
portance of promoting party harmony in the APP
preaching campaign. l have written 10 Governor
Voorhees, announcing my withdrawal and rendering
TO him. as the choice of the party, my cordial sup
port"
IL is believed that Mr.. Pitney's withdrawal Is the
direct result OF his conference with Senator Sewell
told the Congressman that he could not hope for
any support from South Jersey, since II was all for
Voorhees, and that the drift Of things plainly ind-
Gated that II would be suicidal for the party TO
nominate anybody else. ~
1t is now conceded that Mr. Voorhees, will be nom
mated by reclamation. Senator Sewell, IN Wash
ington to-day predicted the Acting Governors nom
OF John Kean OF Elizabeth, succeed James
Smith in the United States Senate.
Mr.. Pltney said to-day that II was not his inten-
ton to accept n renomina ton for Congress. lie
would not be the candidate, as he could not anord
to neglect his business for two years more.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
TRUST IN GOD SOCIETY TURNED DOWN.
PARK BOARD WON'T ALLOW ITS MEMBERS TO
USE THE BANDsTANDs FOR CREATIONS
.c,rScr ,.NxrcrcsApy WEALTH

PARK BOARD WON'T ALLOW ITS MEMBERS TO
USE THE BANDsTANDs FOR CREATIONS
AGAINST UNNECESSARY WEALTH
The Park Board held a meeting yesterday at the
Arsenal at which the following communication
was read BY Secretary Holly:
have been instructed by the members OK the
Trust In God Society TO ask your honorable pody
for permission to mold open-air meetings on sun
day mornings from the music stands IN the city
fellow-men that they striving for unneces-
sary wealth which Is both useless and foolish
that II all men can be brought 10 look on each
other as brothers and envy, Jealousy and avarice
done away with their condition will be very much
improved This Society is not religious order
LOUIS FIDELMAN. Secretary.
Commissioner Brewer OF Brooklyn. suggested
that all the Commi ssioners were members Of the
Trust I'm God Society, and IL would look like favor
itlsm 70 grant the request. The permission asked
for was refused.
resolution was introduced by President Clausen
providing that the Park ordinances adopted for tho
Harlem River Driveway and for public hacks at
the entrance OF Central Park be enacted ordinances
OF the Park Board .or Manhattan and The Bronx.
This for the purpose OF Strengthening OUT the
complications that have arisen In the many cases
trates' courts OF this city The resolution was dis
cussed and Commissioner Brewer, or BROOKLYN,
suggested that the ordinances be made UNIFORM
for the parks In All the boroughs.
A meeting Will be held next week either In the
Iitchfeld Mansion or the Montauk Club for the
iations Tor all the boroughs with view 10 har-
mony and uniformity.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
COLORADO REPUBLICANS IN SESSION.
SENATOR wo1CoTr BITTERLY DENoUHcEs rHn
SILVER REPUBLICANS


Denver Sept B-The stnte Convention OF tho
Republican party OF Colorado was called TO orner
NJ tho Broadway Theatre by State Chairman J l."
Hodges this morning
Senator Edward r. wolcott unanimously
elected temporary chairman. Senator Woicot be-
gan hts speech by CONCENTRATING Inc convention
that II was not called 10 confer with any ofher
party as TO It's nominations. and that the delegates
need not quarrel for three day, over division OF
the spos like hungry dogs hgh,ing over bone.
He said that the conventions NJ Colorado Springs
showed that tho price OF the party which had tried
10 steal the name and organization OF IN" Hepubh-
can porty unuer the name Of Silver Republicans.
was two or three places in the State House
Referring to the division Of mo silver Republican
marty Mr. Wolcot said that "a political tramp
named Towne was called here from another state
10 tell Colorado voters how 20 conduct their con
vcntion." He asserted that Mr.. Towre had no hu-
'hority a claimed by him. and that the Silver
Republican party was FIRST organized In Colorado.
and Mr. Broad was elected State chairman for COL
oraio month. before Mr.. To~ne was named as
National chairman. Hts arrnirnment 81 the Silver
Republican, who followed Chairman Towne was
bitter He glad. he said. that they had forever
EFF. the Republican party. Speaking 81 the Broad
convention he said ne hoped this convention would
md some means Of cooperation. Mos, OF is mem
ber. he said. could ind all the silver they wanted
IN The name Republican.
The platform Of tho Silver Republican,, presided
over by Senator Teller. Senator Wolcott said. was
devoted largely TO vncation OF the junior Sena-
Tor from Colorado. He wished TO send them the
message that when they Ind dug his political
grave and buried him in II they could never write
renegade" over II.
Upon r~assembling in the afternoon George W
Alter. Of Denver. made permanent chairman
The committee resolutions presented a plat
form. which adopted.
After commenting the Administration OF Pres-
dent Mckinley. the platform says:
THE Republican party Is and always has been a
bimciallic party The Republican party Of Colorado
is earnestly devoted to The cause OF himeiallism.
II has sympathy with monometal lisn and be
leycs that the final Imposition Of "a single standard
upon the people OF this country would work irrep-
arabic injury. Its members believe that the
proper place for a Republican bimetallist Is In
The ranks Of the party. and not out OF Il. In the
future. az IN the past Republicans who represent
Colorado at the National capital VIII be found
working FOR the restoration or silver
True bimejallsts are necessarily believers In
hard money gold and silver the basis OF our
National circulation. The Democratic attempt TO
raise money for with Spain by issuing
slj0O0DD Of irredeemable iegal-tender notes not
backed by dollar OF gold silver. would, II sue
ccssful have been the most serious blow that
could have been dealt 10 the cause OF silver. II
was fortunately defeated 10y Republican votes"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
ARRESTED FOR STEALING STEEL RAILS

Chicago. Sept. i6.-C. A. Mats Edward Keefe
and L. n. Kurter. officials Of the American Iron
and Metal Company. one OF the largest concerns Of
It's kind in this city. have been arrested on
charge OF larceny, ut the instance Of officials OF
tho Santa Fe Railroad. For several months past
many OF the railroads entering Chicago especially
the Santa Fe Company. have been robbed OF hum
dreds OF dollars worth OF iron and steel rails. The
rails were picked mp along the road at night and
hauled away In wagons. So frequent became the
hefts. and extensive the operations OF the men,
that Chief Special Agent Quinn OF the Santa re
Company. took personal charge OF the matter. with
the result that Keefe. Mats and kurten were ar
rested charged with being the thieves. Nearly
one thousand feet OF rails found In their place
OF business but they deny having stolen them and
say they purchased the stun from well-dressed
man keefe is a well-known politician or Chicago.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
CREDJT NEWS ANNUAL MEETING.

The annual meeting OF tho New-York Credit
Mems Association took place yesterday In the Cen
trail Bank building. No. $50 Broadway President
r. r Messiter presided. and In his report outlined
the work done by the association In the last year
and also read a prospectus Of what the association
might attempt in the coming year In the way OF
legislative reform The following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: .. g. Fesscnden.
president; r. H. BartinRdale, vice president; Will
lam Naumburg treasurer. Executive Committee
r. T. Mcssiter, NJ. +. Bannin. Thomas J. Lewis
O. Waldo Smith and f.. T.. Lally (for two years.;
Samuel Ullman and Joseph Ullman 0or one year,.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
FAREWELL TO THE STRAW HAT.

According TO a time-honored custom In Wall
ST Yesterday was the day for laying aside straw
hats. Usually the appearance OF this form Of
head dress on the Stock Exchange September
IL has been the signal for onslaught IN which
the hat received the worst Of IL. The brokers had
more serious business before thcm yesterday and
although there were many straw hats TO be seen
on the floor of the Exchange. there no dis
turbance OF any sort IL said that possibly
to-day. should any one he bold enough 10 wear
straw hat, he might receive punishment OF some
ind
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
ApsOy INDICTMENTS DISMISSED.

,,. r,,,,oerald ~ the Court Of General SEES
,ns Yesterday dismissed two indictments FOR
arson against George w. Holt. the IRE insurance
80 ~ Hrooklyn who indicted In June
,so, upon the confession of samuel W. Mich IN
mis- confession Mich named Holt as Dens l Wpn
f5i, uas tried and the jury disagreed. one OF the
Indictments was for arson N the sscgn" "os'e'
l.u n TIC second made Holt an accessory -
an The indictments ere dismissed on me T Ci.
mehuatiiSS ,hot Mich was a member OF a gang or
Wn VINO sou whose statements were not 10 De trusted
or believed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
CERTIORART FOR COLER REFUSED.

yERMrr.Yp a co. AGAIN DEFEATED IN THE CITY
BOND LITIGATION
verniIye Co. were unsuccessful yesterday N
new effort to prevent Controller Coler from
awarding the issue OF city bonds 10 the Produce
Exchange Trust Company Justice Gildersleeve in
the Supreme Court. handed down a decision deny
ing the application OF James A. Trowbridge and
others, comprising the firms Of Vermilye e. Co and
Kuhn Loeb & Co. for a writ OF certiorari 10 re-
view the Controllers action In awarding tho stock
10 the Produce Exchange Trust Company.
In his decision Justice Gilderseeve said: The
motion for n writ OF certiorari Is denied. with so
costs The order may provide leave 70 renew In
case the appeals in the Injunction and mandamus
proceedings are not determined within four months
from August 49, 1888
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
INCORPORATED IN NEWJERSEY.

Trenton Sept. 10 (SpeciaD.-The Choctaw Con-
struction Company Of Newark incorporated
to-day Its object Is to build a railway In Arkan-
sas The capital stock Is 10000. and the corpora
tors are Francis l. Goven and Charles Il. Ingersoll.
OF Philadelphia. and Robert II. Mccarter, OF
Newark.
The American West Indies Trading Company, OF
East Orange was Incorporated, TO deal In tobacco
and its products The capital stock Is $3.50 and
the incorporators are Jacob Levi. Moses l. Weiss
and Edward 81. Reed.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
IN HONOR or RETURNED VOLUNTEERS.

The people OF Mamaroneck gave a large patriotic
demonstration last night In honor OF the return of
the local members OF the sth and list New-York
Volunteers Houses decorated with flags
and illumination and the soldiers escorted
through the streets and enthusiastically cheered
AT the town hall the soldiers were escorted TO a
stage decora ted with flags and flowers, and speech
es of welcome and euogy were made. The affair
ended with a dinner furnished by the citizenA
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
MICHIGAN BANK CLOSES ITS DOORS

Chicago. Sept. ia special TO The chronicle
from Sturgs. Mich. says:
c'he bank of d. +. Parsons. at Burr Oak, six
miles east OF Sturgis failed to open It's doors yes
terday morning. assignment having been made
the night before to A {. Himebaugh OF Burr OAK
NJ Parsons has been engaged In the banking
business I'm Burr oak for thirty-nVe years no
of the assets or liabilities mas lst pee
made Citizens OF Burr oak claim the deposits
alone made by the people OF that village ana
vlclnlty VIII amount 70 LetMeen SIo.NO anu sO,VN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16

EUROPEANS AND TRAVEL
LERS will find the London Office of The
Tribune, 149 Fleet Street, convenient
place to leave their advertisements and
subscriptions for The Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
TIE CARNIVAL or AUTUMN FLOWERS

The Carnival OF Autumn Flowers will be an orig
inal production at Pains Fireworks Amphtheatre.
Manhattan Beach tomorrow night. In fireworks
OF their own brilliant color will be shown the golden
rod and other flowers of autumn. This exhibition
will follow the Fall Of Manila" and the Charge
NJ San Juan Hill" The latter has caused n sensa-
ton among those who witnessed II the last two
nights Men from the list Regiment and Rough
Riders who actually fought before Santiago. take
part in charge, adding to Its accuracy of detail
Tomorrow night will be the close Of the season at
,ba
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
VJVF STRIKERS CAUSE TROUBLE.

Monongahela Penn Sept. l5.-Excitement pre-
vailed here yesterday In the mining situation.
riot almost precpitated last night near the
mines ~ James Jones & Sons. when crowd OF
strikers attacked some men who were thought 10
be non-union miners They proved TO be watch
men and deputies going night duty. Several
hurt but not seriously
Late last night Mayor Wilson asked Shern hen-
nedy for assistance.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
NEW TERN AT LAFAYETTE COLLEGE.

Easton. Penn. Sept. Is (SpcciaD.-The fall term al
Lafayette College opened to-day with ninety-four
new students and most OF the old ones back Presi-
dent Warheld presided at the opening religious ex
ercises and In his remarks referred TO Dewey and
Joseph Jefferson. the former n Admiral Of the
Navy and the latter n shining light In noble
profession. Illustrating the necessity for and the
advantages Of preparedness. Pardee Hall. which Is
being rebuilt, will be rededcatsd on Founders Day.
October u.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
TO LOOK INTO PULLMAN RATES.

San Francisco. Sept. l5-The State Railroad Com
mssioners have decided undertake thorough
invesga ton OF the affairs OF the Pullman Palace
Car Company. with view to Determining whether
the rates charged by the company can be legally
reduced. J. p. Meehan, superintendent OF the com.
pany IN this city. Is be subppnaed ana required
to produce all the books. records and papers In his
possession at the next meeting OF the commission
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
FERRY MANAGER RESIGNS.

W r. Ravcstyn, for more than three decades
general manager of the Brooklyn and New-fork
Ferry Company has offered his resignation to
the new management Of that company. Mp. Raves
tyn was large stakeholder In the ferry company
which sold out TO a syndicate headed by ii, Is
Iollins A. Co The securities OF the reorSanized
company will be ready for delivery the early part
Of month
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
EAuSHIP COMPANY ASSIGNS.

Boston. Sept. 1.-THE assignment OF tho Bay
State Steamship Company to T.. II. Talbot OF this
city was announced to-day. The assignment was
made to avoid the annoyance Of petty attachments
which might result from the stranding OF their
steamer Lewiston of Point Judith while trans
porting troops The vessel Is in this harbor and
will be repaired II found practicable
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
RAILROAD INTERESTS.


SUMMER TRAINS TO BE WITHDRAWN.
The New-Yoris Central and Hudson River Rail-
road announces the withdrawal from service after
tomorrow OF the Saratoga. Lake George and
Montreal special trains leaving NewYork at go
a. m. and arriving at New-York at $50 .. m.
After the same date the through day service 20
and from Clayton Thousand Islands) will be dis
continued. but connections will be made by the
Empire State Express IN both directions.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
KILLED BY STRIKERS.

St Louis Sept i5.-William Kane shot and
MORALLY wounded and Edward c. Jackson his COM
panon. beaten into unconsciousness early to-
day by striking pasterers while on their way
work Kane Is In the city hospital dying but Jack
son will recover. Matthew Brown and Joseph Lee
have been Identified as the men who committed the
assault
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
Full RETURNS ~ SOrTH CAROLINA.

Columbia s. g.. Sept. 1.-THE returns from the
primary elections are practically complete. out OF
a total vote Of G5.20 Governor Ellerbe's majority
therstOnr PrOhlbitiOnisf,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-16
A SO. nm Blaze ~ WHEELING.

Wheeling. W Va. Sept. l5.-Fire this morning
destroyed the large factory building OF John Ar
benz occupied by the Acme Box Company and
the tomato cntsup works OF Exley Watkins Co.
causing loss Of 5000