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New-York tribune., 1902-05-16
DIRECTORS AGREE ON A MERGER
STOCKHOLDERS OF RAILWAY Srrr,
SPRING AND steel. TIRED WHEEL.
COMPANIES WILL BE ASKED
To RATIFY 1T

The directors Of the Railway Steel Sprins
Company and the Steel Tired Wheel Companv
have entered into an agreement. which will come
before the stockholders for ratification at meet
ings to be held on June ., for the merger Of the
latter company into the former. The Railway
Steel Spring Company has $1OOO0OOO common
stock and S1OOO0O0o per cent cumulative pre-
ferred stock. Under the merger plan So 800 600
additional stock of each class will be issued
which will be used for acquiring by exchange
the entire $2,OOO,tDO common and 81, 2,O000OO pre-
ferred stock of the Steel Tired Wheel Company
The Railway Steel Spring Company was in
cOrpOrated at Trenton on February p 1892 as
consolidate of the a. French Spring Works
Pittsburg; the Charles Scott Spring Works
Philadelphia; the Detroit Steel and Spring
Works. Detroit, and several other properties
The Steel Tired Wheel Company was organized
several years ago and owns and operates plants
at Hudson. y. Y. Depew, y. Y. Scranton
Penn, Pullman, ILL.,. Denver. Chicago and Cleve-
land Julius z. French is president of both
companies.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-16
RELIEF WORK IN FRANCE.
FRENCH CRUISERS TO SAIL FOR MAR
TINIQUE WITH SUPPLIES


Brest France, May l5.-The French cruisers
Brulx and Surcouf have been ordered to sail on
Saturday and Sunday. respectively, with sup
plies for the inhabitants OF the island OF Mar
Unique. Quantities of food, wines preserves
etc, will be taken.
The Courier du Soir." newspaper which is
generally well informed. says the government
intends, when Parliament meets in June to ask
a credit for the amount necessary TO relieve
the Martinique sufferers, and TO pension the
children of former Governor NJ. l.. Mouttet Of
Martinique, who lost his life at St Pierre
The Bank OF France has subscribed 2JOOO
francs 10 the Martinique relief fund
The municipality is placing contribution boxes
In the city offices TO facilitate the collection of
small contributions to the relief fund and at
the request Of the Boer representatives here,
the receipts from a BOer benefit meeting to be
held in Paris tomorrow night will be devoted
to aiding the Martinique victims
A committee at HaVre is purchasing pro-
visions for the relief of the sufferers which will
be shipped on the French Line steamer Iabra-
dor leaving Havre May 22. This committee
is also asking for contributions for the sufferers
and the Western Railroad has agreed to convey
these donations free OF charge.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-16
publishing the most striking phrases of these
THE MANSION HOUSE FUND.

reports
THE MANSION HOUSE FUND.
Much satisfaction is expressed at the opening
Of the Mansion House West Indian Relief Fund
while the tardiness Of the action taken by the
authorities is adversely commented on. Thus,
The Westminster Gazette" says;
Once again in the cause of charity, our kins-
men across the Atlantic have gained sub
stantial start, and have set the old country an
example of swift and magnificent generosity,
from which we might well benefit.
Capitalists are somewhat slow in subscribing
to the Mansion House fund. Up to p. m. only
e., 900 had been received, of which amount the
Bank of England contributed $1,000 and the
Corporation of London t0OO
ST. PauTs Cathedral and other churches are
arranging for special collections Sunday next In
aid of the fund.
The Lord Mayor of Liverpool this afternoon
opened a West Indian relief fund.
A telegram received here to-day announces the
safety Of Lady Llewellyn, the wife of the Gov
ernor of the Windward Islands, Sir Robert
Llewellyn, and her family. who were staying
al st. Vincent al the time of the eruption OF
the volcano there. Considerable anxiety was
felt 10 their fate.
cable message from Kingston. Jamaica To-
day confirms the previous dispatch or The AS
sociated Press referring to the possibility, owing
to the frequent disasters, that the government
will decide TO abandon st. Vincent and trans
fer the people now there 10 other islands.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-16
FRANCE EXPRESSES THANKS
MESSAGE OF GRATITUDE FOR AMERICAN
EFFORTS TO RELIEVE MARTI-
NIQUE SUFFERERS

Washington. May 15-M Cambon. the French
Ambassador, has transmitted to Secretary Hay
a telegram from his government. expressing
the gratitude of France for the efforts of this
country TO relieve the suffering at Martinique
The text of the ambassadors communication to
Secretary Hay is as follows:
Embassy of the French Republic to the United
States:
Washington. May H. 1902
Mr.. Secretary OF State:
have just received the following telegram
from my government:
THE President and the government Of the
French Republic, deeply moved by the sympathy
evinced by the President, the Congress and the
nation of the United States toward the sufferers
OF the catastrophe in Martinique charge YOU to
be their interpreter in expressing the gratitude
cherished by the entire French nation for their
generous assistance. the remembrance of which
will live forever"
1t is my great honor, Mr. Secretary OF State.
that I should be called to tender 10 you the
thanks Of France for all that the United States
New-York tribune., 1902-05-16

Although the Dixie carried rations suHcieht 10
feed fifty thousand persons for forty days, IL Is
probable that the government will send ahother
vessel to Martinique. This vessel is likely TO be
the Buffalo and If one is sent 1t VIII probaoly DE
within ten twelve days.
A circular was issued Yesterday by Major Brain
ard who has charge of shipping the government
supplies to Martinique saying that contributions
would be received by him at Pier l5 Brooklyn op-
posite Wall-st., every day except Sunday between
a. m. and ) p. IN. They are to be marked Des-
,itutes at NartInioue care of Major D. G. Brainard
u S. A" The supplies sent by the government on
the Dixie only about $1,000 so that II is PROD
able that the appropriation of 500 600 will be ample
New-York tribune., 1902-05-16
FUNERAL AT FORT DE FRANCE.
PEOPLE X THHE4TENED TOWNS TO BE DISTRIBUTED
N OTHER DISTRICTS.
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New-York tribune., 1902-05-16
AMERICAN HELP OFFERED.
PROFFER OF ASSISTANCE FOR THE
PEOPLE OF ST. VINCENT

London, May 1.-two messages expressing
sympathy for the loss of life at St Vincent
have been received at the Foreign Office here
from the United States Government. One was
private and the other official. The former was
verbally presented by Mr. Choate the United
States Ambassador, whom Lord Lansdowne, the
Foreign Secretary, warmly thanked for the
official message. which only reached Mr. Cham
berlain late this afternoon He Immediately
wrote 10 the Foreign Office, desiring Lord Lans
downe to very gratefully acknowledge it and
TO accept President Roosevelt's offer and TO in
form Mr. Roosevelt that Mr.. Chamberlain
cabled to the Governor of ST. Vincent to-day
asking for information 10 the best method
of utilizing the United States offer. Until the
Governors answer is received nothing definite
can be done. II is declared that occurrence
of recent years has brought home to them
the deep and material friendship existing be-
tween the two governments.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-16
GorLDs NOT GOING TO MARTINIQUE.
ALTHOUGH THE TRIP WAS CONTEMPT. .ArrD
1T WAS ABANDONED BECAUSE OF THE
GOVERNMENTS PROMPT ACTION

visitor to Frank j. Gould's yacht Helenita n
week ago would scarcely believe that such ord.~
as was noticeable yesterday could come out OF the
chaos. ~
OF his trip to Martinique Mr. GouId savs ,b ~
nouhcement was premature. because while IL had
Deen ms intention as soon as he heard of the ST
Pierre disaster 10 go there and render some as
SiS,ahce 'he yacht could not be got ready IN time
anu the government acted quickly and 40 gaD
erously that he has now practically abandoDod tha
trip. tue
- was my original intention. before hearing Of
l'e at Unique accident" said Mr.. Gould ito make
tbere To iTtis the coast to Halifax and I may 90
90 S,y; a. nave not decided tust where ua ~ ii
days 'N VIC sha'i not start Tor few
New-York tribune., 1902-05-16

are doing on this sorrowfui occasion. and
should he infinitely obliged TO you IL you would
convey this expression to all in the government
and Congress, who have given evidence OF such
noble sentiments of humanity
Be pleased 10 accept. Mr. Secretary OF State,
the assurances of my high consideration:
JULES CAMBON
The Hon. John Hay Secretary OF State of the
United States. Washington. d. c.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-16
CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED YESTERDAY

the sum or about $4,000 yesterday added to
city. DeHk f"ised IN this
,rt,taa - ~ bliss. treasurer OF the national COM
Indian ST. meeting OF the Martinique and West
rnsroa 80 committee of the Chamber OF Com
tions m tha me me afternoon. announced contribu-
0unt OF S732 49, This amount was
New-York tribune., 1902-05-16
HE NEEDN OF ST. VINCENT.
GOVERNOR LLEWEIYN'S MESSAGE To THE
ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ihe Associated Press has received the follow
ing response from Sir Robert Baxter Llewelyn
Governor or the Windward Islands, at ST. Lucia
III reply 10 dispatch sent on Sunday, May II,
asking the Governor of the islands what were
the present needs of the sufferers on ST. Vim
cent
New-York tribune., 1902-05-16

that great ruin had been wrought among m. ..s
Plantations in and about Tapachula where so,,.
the finest places on the southern coast are s.o Ut
ated. Few il any, lives lost in thai sec,,o
New-York tribune., 1902-05-16
ST Illcin Ninr 1


Melville r.. Stone, Associated Press New York
There have been fifteen hundred deaths on
~. Vincent. Three thousand people there are
In receipt or relief. The distress must last for
some months. Crackers. salt fish. flour corn
meal and foodstuffs generally are wanted at
st. Vincent. IJELVEIVN
New-York tribune., 1902-05-16
GEN. C. II. T. COLLIS BURIED.

WITH MILITARY HONORs HE WAS LAID TO
REST IN GETTYSBURG CEMETERY.
Gettysburg. Penn. May l5-The funeral OF
General G. H. T Coils took place here this af-
tcrnoon. The body brought here from
Philadelphia and buried with military honors in
the National Cemetery. The catafalque was
drawn by black horses and was surrounded by
veterans of his regiment. the 1l4th Pennsylva-
mia.
Delegations present from Philadelphia
and New York. At the grave the Rev. W. r. "
Ashmeade. of the Episcopal Church, of ottiCiat
ed and a volley was fired by the Sons of Veter-
ans of Gettysburg Post No 9, of this place
was present Many citizens and visitors at
tended the ceremonies.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-16
TO ACT on DANISH TREATY.
BOTH CHAMBERS AT COPENHAGEN To
REACH A FINAL DECISION TO-DAY.

Copenhagen. May 15-The Common Commit
tee of Rgsdag reported tonight on the treaty
providing for the sale Of the Danish West
Indies to the United States. A majority of
twenty-five. composed Of members of the Left
party, Social Democrats and Independent Con-
servatives. supports the FlOkethng resolution
\ minority of eight members of the Right party
supports the resolution of the Landsthing
Both chambers will come TO a definite decision
tomorrow.
New-York tribune., 1902-05-16
TWO HUNDRED SHOCKS FELT.
GREAT RUIN BY EARTHQUAKE AT rAPACHuIA.
MEXICo. NORTH OF GUATEMALA.
IBr TELEGRAPH 70 THE rnIu.,xEI

lBr TELEGRAPH 70 THE rRInvxEI
San Francisco. May ll.-WIthin nine hours be-
ginning AT S20 O'Clock on the evening of April ia
TWO hundred earthquake shocks we're felt at
Tapachula. Mexico
This is the report brought to-do, nv the Kosmos
steamer Seraphis. The steamn, was M sen afr
the Nicarhsuan coast when the great earthquake
CONFUSED Guatemala and the neighboring portions
oi Deh'rai RAJ america, and did not feel any concus-
TsPsch0iS a b r near the northern Boundary Of GSate
that an ,an fe steamer her arrival and said
the night or RI" hundred shocks had been felt on
~ s' - 'H' obstruction of QuezaltenangO, and
New-York tribune., 1902-05-16

Express 10 British Government the sympathy
of the President and the people of this cOun-
try In the aficton which has befallen st. Vim
cent and our desire to share in the work of aid
nd
New-York tribune., 1902-05-16
GRATEFUL TO AMERICA.

Lord Monkbretton, Mr.. Chamberlain's secre-
tary. said to a representative of The Associated
Press:
We are indeed grateful to America. Our only
difficulty is to insure equitable distribution
Of the relief sent from all sources. Until we
hear from the Governor of St Vincent we be-
leVe IL would be better to defer organizing a
system OF distribution, though anything sent tC
from previous disasters teaches US that un-
principled persons take advantage OF charity,
and that a man who has only had his pigsty
burned will demand a new house We have
heard nothing to-day. and find ii difficult to
communicate with ST. Vincent.
Mr.. Chamberlain has contributed $50 to the
Mansion House fund.
The Colonial Office especially asks The Asso-
ciated Press to announce that any relief In
tended for the inhabitants Of the island of ST.
Vincent can, for the present, be safely sent, and
will be wisely distributed If addressed to the
Governor Of the Windward Islands, ST. Vincent
In a statement in the House of Commons to-
day, regarding the measures proposed by the
government for the relief OF the sufferers from
volcanic outbreaks in the West Indies the gov
ernment leader, A. ]. Balfour, after a reference
70 the steps taken, added:
We have not taken account Of the most SYM
palmetto manner In which the United States
Government have, TO use their own language ex-
pressed their desire Ito share in the work Of aid
and rescue" AS to the manner in which this
generous offer can best be accepted, the govern
ment Of the Windward Isles has already been
consulted
New-York tribune., 1902-05-16
PRESIDENTS MESSAGE TO ENGLAND.

Washington. May 15--By direction of the
President. Secretary Hay on May II sent the fol-
lowing dispatch to Ambassador ChOate at Lon
New-York tribune., 1902-05-16
OFFERS FROM MANY COLONIES.

Mr.. Balfour referred to the opening Of the re-
lief fund at the Mansion House. by the Lord
Mayor, Sir Joseph Dimsdale in behalf of the
sufferers Of the island of St Vincent and said
that Canada, Jamaica and the other West In
dian Islands. and the island Of Mauritius Qn the
Indian OCEAN,, had promised to help with money
and goods. Mr.. Balfour added:
I have no doubt that the other colonies will
De equally generous. In addition the Governor
of the Windward Islands has been authorized
10 spend whatever sums necessary, and the
lmperlal government is prepared 10 supplement
the contributions from other sources 10 what
ever extent may be necessary.
AS regards the island of Martinique Lord
Lansdowne, the Foreign Minister. on NAV II
had instructed his maJesty's ambassador at
Paris. Sir Edward Monson to saw that # worId
give the government great pleasure TO offer as
sistance In any manner most convenient TO the
sufferers from the calamity, and to say that IL
this country could help by the loan Of doctors
or the gift Of medical comforts and provisions
we were prepared 10 act forthwith. The
French Government replied. accepting with
gratitude the offer Of his majesty's government
From the nature of the case there must he a
distinction between our own colonies and those
of another power In the expenditure OF money
But the government, stated is prepared to
give comforts and provisions TO sufferers at
Martinique.
John Dillon Grish NationaIist) who first raised
the question in the House Tuesday and sug-
gested that the authorization 10 the Governor
Of the Windward Islands to spend money ought
to be extended TO provide for the relief
OF the Martinique sufferers, he considered IL
would be most unfortunate If a distinction was
made. tried 10 move adjournment Of the
House on this point but the motion was re-
jected
The horrors Of Martinique and st. Vincent are
beginning to give the pride of place in the Lon
don newspapers 10 discussions as to the prob-
able outcome Of the Boer peace conference at
Fereeninging, Transvaal. Practically all the dis
patches describing the scenes at the time of or
after the erupticns come from New-York and
many of the papers content themselves with
New-York tribune., 1902-05-16

outside the sum of 1929 reporte: sy The ChampsT
OF Commerce on Wednesday
The total OF the subscriptions through 'ne e'
chants Association $40.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-10-30
GIN. MAJARRES wins.
Defeat Of Colombian Rebels Force
Leaders 10 Surrender.
BELIEVE WAR OVER


Panama. Oct. 2s-The revolutionary
general Uribe.Uribe. with 10 cannon.
$500 rifles and 300. 1000 rounds OF am
munition. has surrendered TO General
Majarres at Rio Frio. near Santa
Marta.
The revolutionary forces under Gen
eral Uribe-Uribe. which were defeated
Oct. IA at la Cienga. retrcated 70 Rio
FRO and took up positions there
General Maiarrcs. with 1000 men, pro
ceeded against the rebels from La
Cienga and engaged the enemy two
DAYS later The government general
Eucceeded In surrounding the rebels
and forcing them 10 surrender. Cen
eral Castillo was with General Tribe
Tribe.
The news Of this victory wiz re-
celved here by General Perdomo and
Governor Salazar In a telegram from
General Majarres. Full details OF the
engagement are lacking. but heavy
casualties on both sides are reported.
The surrender OF Tribe Tribe is said
to complete the pacifcation Of the de-
partments OF Magdalena and Bolivar
The reyolutionists now occupy the
isthmus only.
In the fight Of Oct. II at La Cienga
the revolutionary force consisted OF
1900 men.
General Castillo. who surrendered
with Tribe Tribe. is about 80 years OF
age. and previous to joining forces
with Uribe-Uribe was a guerrilla gen.
eral who gave the government great
deal OF trouble.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-10-30
ROBBED BY HIeHwAYmEN.
a s.isenks.psr In Wisconsin stsii.ved q
EIeht Thou.sadf DoIIars


Appleton. wis. Oct. 2e.-Martin Cor
nelius. a wealthy saloon keeper OF this
city. was held up and robbed OF ss0Oc
late Tuesday night. Cornelius was IN
Oshkosh Tuesday when he intended
purchasing some real estate and this
accounts for his having such a large
sum Of money on his person at the
time OF the robbery. He left the latter
city about six o'clock and arrived at
Appleton shortly before . o'clock
Leayisg the interurban car at the
corner OF Pacific and Bates avenue he
met two men who confronted him and
ordered him TO throw up his hands
one OF the men held Cornelius hands
TO his back while the other covered
him with a revolver and went through
his pockets. The money which was
in one roll and consisted OF bills rang
ing In denomination from $40 TO $500
was carried in his inside vest pocket
After securing the roll the robbers
then warned Cornelius against max
ing any cutlery and then disappeared
down a dark side street No clew &c
the highwaymen has been found.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-10-30
MORE ARE COMING.

-Four Hundred Boukhobors on tho Way
sud Three Hundred Desert villages.
Yorkton. Asslniboln. Oct. 29.-word
has been received by immigration Off
clals here that In addition to the 1900
Boukhobors who arrived here Tues
day 400 more are on the road and 300
are preparing to desert their villages
and farms. Leaders OF the fanatics
have no practical nor definite idea as
TO their future action. They desire.
they say. 20 convert the people and
find new llfe" One child died here.
The religion-crazed settlers look much
worse from their abstinence from the
use OF meat. their sparse diet and long
tramp immigration officials have not
decided what 20 do with the wanderers.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-10-30
SILL ISSUING LAVA.
Earthquake shaek. aud the SAINTS Msris
vaie.ae csasisE Alarm

Natfaho tAostHl hf~'ns
Guatemala. Oct. 2e.-There have
been serious earthquakes throughout
Guatemala and the volcano OF Santa
Maria is stIli in great eruption. There
we're tremendous detonations. like
heavy cannonadIng. at o'clock Tues
day morning.
The Santa Maria volcano has throw
a deep mantle Of ashes upon the towr
OF Quezaltenango. which has beer
partly rebuilt since the earthquake Of
last April. and upon the town OF Me
zantenango. The volcano Is near both
Of these places.
All towns. villages and plantations
near the volcano have been abandon
ed and the residents are fleeing 70
places OF safety. The entire republic
is in disturbed condition. owing 10
the seismic waves.
Guatemala City, although more thar
100 miles from Santa Maria. hears IL
continuous laundering.
Details OF the eruption are not oh
tainable owing 10 the GuatemGlan gov
eminent taking possession OF all tele
graph lines In the interior.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-10-30
R.lIw., A..ocI.,,nn We,

ST. Louis. Oct 20.-At the meeting
OF the executive officers Of the Western
and Southwestern railways held here
In response 10 a call issued by James
V. Mahoney. chairman OF the Western
Trunk lines commission. the old agree.
ment as to issuance OF passes 20 off,
cials and employees OF the lines inter.
ested was practically reaffirmed. A
committee OF three was appointed 10
confer with trunk line officials on the
pass question as follows: Darius NIL.
Ter vice president OF the Burlington:
J. T. Harahan, vice president OF the
Illinois Central. and A. c. Bird. vice
president OF the Chicago. Milwaukee
and ST. Paul. James " Mahoney OF
Chicago was reelected chairman and
the meeting adjourned 10 meet In St.
Louis on December 2.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-10-30
Almost B.a,.n 10 Death.

Vlcksburg. Miss, Oct. 29.-Robert
Woodland. a negro. was beaten almost
20 death boy a mob in the county jail
yard atf1 80 o'clock this morning. on
Monday evening Woodland entered the
home OF X. l.. Crook. Jr, and finding
no one al home but Mr. Crooks 70.
yearold sister. seized her roughly ~
the arm and demanded something 10
eat. Just then the girls brother ap-
pcarcd and the negro took flight. He
was later arrested and lodged In Jail
The mob scaled the jail walls. over
powered the jailer stripped Woodland
and beat him numerically with raw
hides.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-10-30
Alton Employ.. WIN Gs, Raise.

Chicago. Oct 29.-Eight thousand
shopmen employed hy the Chicago and
Alton railroad are 70 get an advance
in wages OF cents an hour. begin
ming Nov. !. The increase will ap-
proximate $4,000 and will affect the
machinists. bollermakers. repairers
and general handy men in all the shops
OF the system. The men iled demand
for an advance a month ago. and asked
for n fat increase OF 20 per cent This
the road was not willing 20 grant. but
compromised on 10 per cent.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-10-30
TIED THE MARSHAL.
Robbers Thea Dynamited = Hank. Gs'
$1,000 asd Escape

$1,000 aRd Escape
Chicago. Oct. 29.-After binding and
gagging the town marshal OF Gardner.
Ill. late Tuesday night, five masked
men entered the Exchange National
bank. blew open the Vault and escaped
with $4,000. Gardner is 65 miles from
Chicago on the Alton road.
The marshal is the only policeman
there and everybody else In the town
was asleep. The vault was blown open
with dynamite and the inside OF the
bank wrecked.
After leaving the bank they took
the marshal 20 the school house. tied
him 10 a chair and put a rope around
his neck. The chair was placed at
the head Of the stairway so that n
he struggled 10 release himself he
would fall down the stairs and hang
himself. The robbers took the train
which left At $40 for Chicago.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-10-30
New. Brouxh, TO colos.

Colon. Oct. 29.-The government
gunboat General Pinzon arrived late
Tuesday afternoon from savanilla. She
was especially sent from that port by
the department Of Bolivar TO bring to
the isthmus news OF the defeat OF the
revolutionists under Uribe-Uribe a;
Rio Frio Frio. Two generals were
made prisoners.
There Is much rejoicing in Colon
and Panama over the success OF Gen.
Maiarres. and especially over the cap
ture OF Tribe Tribe.