. Edward F. Low, M PHERSON S DANGER. An Attempt Upon the Life of the Ex- Unitcd States Senator. BLIND MAN HIS ASSAILANT. An Imaginary Grievance Over a Sale of Property. Many Years Ago —— Crank Prevented From Doing Harm by l McPherson’s Secretary. New York, May 19.—Ex-Senator J. R. McPherson, president of the Western stockyards, Jersey City, who lives at the Windsor hotel, came near being shot by a blind man in the Aldridge building, at. 149 Church street, today. The ex—senator has an oflice on the fourth floor‘of this building, and at about 11 o’clock William B. Van Aken of 15 Tenth avenue was led in by an- other man whose identity he refused to disclose. It appears that Van Aken has a long standing grievance against McPherson. As far back as 1878 McPherson bought some land‘in New Jersey from Van Aken and paid for it. Van Aken ap- pears to have been content with the bargain for nearly 20 years, for he nev- er said anything until about 3 months ago, When he started an action against the ex—senator for the recovery of , EX—SENATOR ‘M’PHERSON. something like $283,000, which he al- leged was owing to him. Mr. McPher— son was astounded at the claim and repudiated it. ‘ He had never seen Van Aken until he presented himself in his office ‘in the Aldridge building today. He did not recognize his visitor when he came in. Van Aken’s companion was a tough looking customer—“as bad a specimen of a. bummer as you ever saw” is the ex-senator’s description of him. Van Aken and his friend walked straight into MCPherson’s‘office. Van Aken took a seat close to the ex—sena— tor, and his friend seated himself in a far corner of the room. . “Look here,” said the blind man. “I’ve come to settle this suit. I don’t want any counsel or lawyers to do my business. I want to come to an ar- rangement with you.” Ex-Senator McPherson replied that he did not desire to discuss the matter. “If you have anything to say about the suit, you must go to my lawyers,” he told Van Aken, whereupon the blind man shifted his chair so that he was brought to face with McPherson. Then Van Aken remarked in a menacing tone, “If you don’t settle it, I will.” Saved by the Secretary. The ex-senator suspected something and immediately jumped up. He was proceeding to the office of his secretary, when he says Van Aken' grabbed McPherson’s right arm with his left, threw his body, left side on, against the ex-senator's, and, with his right hand, felt in his hip pocket for a pistol. The secretary saw the _ impending danger and quickly grabbed Van:~ Ak- en’s hand while it was still in :his pock- et. He pressed with all his strength to keep 'it there, while 'Van' Aken was equally determined to get the pistol_ clear of his pocket. “Let go, or I’ll fire!” shouted Van Aken, 'but Low pluckily held on to him and got the third finger of his left hand between the guard and the trigger, so that it was impossible to discharge the weapon. Van Aken pressed the trigger so hard in his efforts to discharge the pistol that the flesh of Low’s finger was badly lacerated. Unable to get the weapon out of his pocket, Van Aken relaxed his hold of the ex-senator, who quickly grabbed and held him while .L’ow, after a struggle, secured the pis- tol. Van Aken’s companion did not inter- fere one way or the other, except to say to McPherson: “Let him go. He won’t hurt you.” After/ that he made his es- cape. The cries of McPherson and his sec— retary brought a number of persons in- to the office, including the janitor, who buckled Van Aken’s arms. Every chamber of the pistol was loaded. Van Aken was arrested and arraigned before Magistrate Kudlich in the Tombs police court this afternoon on a charge of attempting to shoot ex-Senator Mc- Pherson. Van Aken, who is a middle aged, stoutish man, with a close cut gray beard and thin hair, pleaded not guilty to the charge. ' Van Aken was held for the grand jury in $3,000 bail. The Sacket’s Harbor Murders. Watertowri, N. Y., May 19.—Private Allen of the "Ninth United States in- fantry was removed from the hospital at Madison Barracks to the Jefferson county jail. It is understood that Allen has been indicted by the grand jury for ‘ . the murder of Mary Crouch and Mary Daly. » Financial Bills Signed. Albany, May 19.—Governor Black to- day signed the general tax rate bill and the insane tax rate bill, which, togeth- er withthe canal tax bill, heretofore signed,.completes thg financial meas- ures. The tax rate for the year is 2.67 mills. Eastern Rubber Company Receiver. Trenton, May 19.—Vice Chancellor Reed this .morning made an order ap- pointing Charles Case permanent re- ceiver of the Eastern Rubber company. ' garment worker in the city had struck.- THE STRIKE uuuuuu The New York Army of Unemployed (Gets Large Accessions. SOHOENFE-LD AT THE HELM. Although He Considered Strike Inexpe- dient, He Has Consented to Lead Again. Danger That It May Extend to Many Other Cities. tailors continued to spread today. ,Be- tween 600 and 700 members of the Unit- ed Brotherhood of Tailors who were permitted to remain at work yesterday ’to finish the piece work which they had begun went out today. ,Among the shops from which they were ordered out were those of Wolff & Levy, at Grand and'Orchard streets; the shop at 155 ,Suffolk street and the shops at 49 Sheriff street and 125 East Broadway. Nearly three-fourths of the entire number of men who stopped work today were employed in those four shops. Others will be called out wherever the strike committee, which "is making a. tour of the .shops, finds them at work, and it is expected that another thousand will have been added to the total number of those who have” gone into voluntary idleness at a time when thousands of persons are seeking employment. The union will hold another meeting, however, and the strikers are confident that its members will vote to join them in their fight. There are about 3,000 men in that union. The pantsmakers, the sailor jacket makers, the vestmak— ers. the bicycle suit makers and the knee pants makers have also promised to hold special meetings before the end of the week. The majority of those unions will undoubtedly vote to strike. The strikers, however, found a far greater encouragement today than could be derived from the number of shops closed down or from the promises of sympathetic strikes. A man who has led them to many victories in the past once more resumed his place at their head. He is Meyer Schoenfeld, and the news that he had taken up the manage- ment of the strike caused the tailors to become demonstrative in the streets and imbued them with more confidence than would had the news that every Schoenfeld’s Position. Schoenfeld was opposed to the order~ ing of the present strike. He did not think it an opportune time for the men to go out, and at first he refused to have anything to do with the fight. But delegations from the strikers waited upon him, one after another, all day yesterday, and when he saw how eager- ly the men desired his leadership and how little confidence they had in the ability of the 'men who were then at the head to conduct the strike tO'a suc- cessful end he relented. He accordingly went down to the headquarters at 104 Orchard street early today and at once assumed control. ‘ “I have consented to conduct this strike,” Schoenfeld said, “because now that the men are out I want them to win. ' “The fight is not so much against the contractors as against the reduction of prices on the part of the clothing man— ufacturers. The contractors are not to blame for failing to live up to their con; tracts, for the cut of from 25 to 30 per cent which the manufacturers have made in the prices which they pay to the contractors for their goods has made it impossible for the contractors to pay their employees any more than they have been doing. We hope by closing the contractors’ shops and thus cutting off their source of supply to cause the manufacturers to raise their prices again.” It turns out that there is a tacit un- derstanding between the strikers and the contractors that they shall both combine against the manufacturers. The contractors cannot aid the strik- ers directly, but they will make no at— tempt to fill the places left vacant by the strike, and they are as anxious as the men to see the prices raised again. There were signs today that the strike would grow to proportions hith— erto unknown in a garment workers’ strike. The condition of the tailors in other large eastern cities is, it was said, no better than here. They have been complaining for some time, and it ap- peared that they might all go out in Boston, Baltimore, Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse and Utica. They are already out in Philadelphia. TVould Involve Eighty Thousand Persons. Such a strike would, involve at least 80,000 men and women and would crip- ple the manufacturers, who are entire- ly dependent upon the contractors for their goods. The strike leaders in this city were working industriously today to bring about such a condition of af- fairs. As has invariably been the case in the past, the present strike has thrown the east Side into a state of ferment. All through the streets in the sweat- shop districts groups of the strikers and their sympathizers were to be found. ’ Some of them gathered at Walhalla hall, their headquarters, and, breaking up into parties of a dozen or more, dis— cussed the situation. Others stood on the street corners, moving only at the. threat of a policeman’s club; others made ,a tour of the shops to be sure New York, May 19.———The strike of the CAPITAL. - . - . . ‘ - . BABY _ .. Instant relief for skin-tortured babies and rest for tired mothers in-a warm bath with CUTICURA SOAP, and a. single application of CUTICURA (ointment), the great skin cure. The only speedy and economical treatment for itching, burning, bleeding, scaly, and pimply humors of the skin, scalp, and blood. @licura Is sold throughout tho world. Ron-En Dana AND Carn- ICAL CORPORATION, Sole Pro neton, Boston. a- “ How to Cure Every nby Humor,“mtiled free. BABY BLEMISHESf’Ht'ii‘éfifi‘i Bill?” LAwupuyEusz; PHILADELPHIA and FAVORITE, liar- -den Tools, Rubber Hose, Ylire clolb, Window Screens, 'Screen Doors, nil Slovos, Mixed Paints. Lubricating Oil for Lawn Mowers and Mow- ing Machines, 50¢ per gal. H. H. WILLIAMS. Schullze’u Market 5 HAILHOAD me: m x X x x wusumorou sr. amour x x x Here Are a Few of Our Bargains for This week: : Shoulder Steak, Round Steak, 83 12c Lamb Chops, 10c Stew Lamb, ' 5c Plate Rib, Fresh or Corned, 4c 1 . FRESH FISH OF'I'ALLEKIHDS. Blue Fish and Weak Fish are es pecially nice just now, and, pijices are way down. ‘ ' 3“": Paul Schultze, Jr Fairliold county Halional Bank' 44 Wall St.. N0rwalk.'_(.‘0nn. INCORPORA‘E ED.:1§24. EDWIN O. KEELER,’ President. DAVID:H. m ILLER,IVice-President, L. C. GREEN. Cashier. Capital, 2C0.000 Messrs H. GLOVEB, A. J .tMEEHER, EDWIN 0. KEELER, DAVID E. MILLER, .F. ST. JOHN LOCKWOOD, THEODORE E. SMITH, IRA COLE, , CHAS. F. TBISTRAM. Accounts of Manufacturers, Merchants and Individuals‘solicited. S afe Deposit Boxes fee to Depositors. CENTRAL NATIONAL BANK. 36 W4LL ST“ N 012 WALK. CORPORATED SEPT. l. l876. $100.00( GEORGE M. HOLMES, President. E. L. BOYEB, Vice-President WILLIAM A. CURrIs. ashier _ DIRECTORS: GEORGE M. HOLMES. H. E. DANE, P. L. CUNNINGHAM, J T. PRowrrr’ E. L. Born, 8. H. HOLnEs, J . Cousms. J 2. discount Day. Salurdav- Mrs. MEANS... AtlHillside , -:- that none had returned to Work, while others collected around the tables in the Orchard street saloons. at home. A peculiar feature of the present strike is that every one concerned ap- pears glad that it is on. The strikers, having forced the strike themselves, are of course pleased with the situation. The contractors for whom the strikers worked are, if their word is to be taken, also joyful. They declare that they, too, have been barely able to make a living and that for the next three or four weeks they will be only too glad to close their shops. Finally, theumanu: facturers, who buy the finished prod— ucts of the sweatshops, are apparently delighted. ' . They say that, now that the samples are out, they will have no use for any goods until August or September, and they seem pleased at the prospect of not being obliged to increase their stock in the‘present dull season.= ‘ Of course both the contractors ‘and manufacturers believe ‘that the strike Few staid ; l the busy season begins. will be a thing of the past long before-I Now OPEN: ' AINA’ILICATIONS For admission shot! made at Hillside. *— MEEKER 00A]. 00,- PLows,PLovs nrru'lnt’b, ; con, uoou, BRICK, LIME, stunt, TILE PIPE. curios WITH 9. WARD SELLECK . ' . . WALL sTsEEr.NORwiLR. ‘. - i SILK In onuss ooons~ .uousr.' 80 mm STO NORWALK, éoNN. _ .“ ‘3 O ALWAYS- -lo compare our prices and our values with THE BEST. - ‘ A Well satisfied customers mean increasedpalronage. One way of Satisfying "the, publicis by givingifull value for money invested. Those who have. taken lhe lourblc others, will bear out the assertion that we _ scllbcller goods for less" money than any other dry goods house in conneclicul. Ev- . ~»erybody who has money. to spend is obliged lo know our store or sacrifice llieir own inleresls. Our immense oulpul, selling on small margin, and for cash only, proves again lh‘al quiék sales and small profits musl always result in clean stocks and money saving inveslmcnls for our patrons. This week, special bargains in all Departments". HUSIERY AND UNDERWEAR. Ladies’ fast black Hose seamless, rib= bed, very elastic, regular price 25c, for this sale 15c. 60 doz. Ladies’ fine black cotton Hose, silk finish, double sole, four thread, extra spliced heel and toe, worth’39c at 25c. Ladies’ Lisle and Silk Underwear, all sizes worth 75¢, per. garment 50c. 1 Case Boys’ and Girls’ heavy ribbed Hose, fast dye, and extra stout, special, 2 pairs for 250.. . ‘ Men’s Golf and Bicycle Hose, all sizes, 69c quality, at this sale, 50c. ‘ . . UMBRELLAS AND PARASOLS. Ladies’ 26=in. Gloria Silk Umbrellas, natural wood and Dresden handles, value, $1.50, sale price 98c.. . Ladies’ Black Parasols,,deep silk, ruf= fie, worth $2.00 at $1.50. RIBBONS AND LACES. . 500 yards Hamburg Edging, regular “prices from 17c to'25c, atthis sale 12 1=2c. Torchon Laces, one in. to five in. wide, worth from 12 1:2 to 25c, forthis sale 9c. Oriental Laces, cream and white four to seven inches wide, regular price 25 and 39c, for this sale 15 and rye. SUIT DEPARTMENT. 5 Beautiful Suits in plain and Mixed fab- s $I0.00. _ _ _ . 7 Tailor made suits, In small suzes for ou I0 a n Ladies, $5.98. _ . d Eai'l'or maddeBsults, H$ellotrope, 9 av an ' rown . . 8 Slv’Fronyt Jacket ma’de of Covertcloth, 6. 8 I I B ack Jackets, fly fronts, $4.98, these 0 ' th 7000- re w "it cgpes+$5.75, these are worth eas- Iy $9 00. I0 Melton beaver capes worth $9.00 now 7.50. . $200 Separate Skirts in all lengths and waist measures, to fit large or small per- sons, S l .25 to s I 0.00. HANDKERCHEIFS. d'es’ and Gents’ HANDKERCHIEFS w'l-izi'tel and colored borders,extrafine cloths: GLOVE DEPARTMENT. Ladies" 4-‘button Taffeta Silk Gloves, black and colors, all sizes, 75c quality, thls week, 50c. . . _ Chiffon Ruching, Blk. and all the fashion- _l r c :Y:l Green, 0 o -- able shades at 50 and 980 a yard. ~ 50 doz. Ladies’ Blk. Pompadour Neck Ruches“, regular price 750 for this sale 50. LEATHER Goons. Dress Suit Cases, Olive 'Color with brass trimmings, regular price $3.25 at this sale, FOR MEN. The “Manhattan” Shirt made ff color percales, white or chlored booditsst with fancy bosom's, detachable collars, and cuffs, a large assortment, each $1.50. , SILKS. We will put on sale Saturda 0 i gigggpgfleabrlfi and figured silk’ssthgtegle'z u . e are worth let them go at 3;“. 98c we Will 10 pcs. Summer Silk .i signs, 3361ik s npthe new de- 3 pcs. . Duchesse, 27=in. wide, sold ;; r$11.50 for this, great silk sale, 98c per 5 pcs White Brocade Silks m = tiful ever shown here, worth ($511.51: affir- 75c. - ' ’ 6 pcs. Blk. Grenadine in lar e l 1 patterns, the first of the seasogn Svggszglid at 75c, now 50. ' . 5 pcs. Gauze Grenadines for over dra= peries, now sold in Yew York for $1.00 our pricI3l71§cT ff 4 pcs. . a etta that h and whistlei, 69 and 75c. as the snap 12pcs. 24: n. China Silks in Heliotro e Nile Lavender Pink Whit p ’ all the leading,colors,. .49c. e and Cream, 6 for 25c. 25 doz. Ladies’ fine Swiss embroid ' d HANDKERCHIEFS - ere this sale l2 l-2c. , regular price 25c for SMALL WAREs. regular :5 1.25 quality, at LadieS’Metal Belts, s'l - dlze finish, special at tl'lligesra’llgfglli a'nd oxy- Ladies’ Leather Belts, red, black, and tan gglgrs, values from 39c to 50¢, sale price, .La'dles Shirt Waist. Sets ' ' Silver and gold, all neinlrn €53"h§,t°£'£3§ Vs'i‘sézi anathema cgr%%%igg I00 pear pdisr. week In new Side as ' lgc am: If?" eggkment of Belt Pms at 50, wen - l ‘ ' ' sale l9<¥a gig-0%?!“ Bone Casing, at .thns Sllk Seam Binding; all colors, l0c a piece. $2.25. 16-in. Club Bags, 980. . Real Seal and Allegato.‘ pocketbooks, 75c. quality for 50c. . . ‘ TOILET DEPARTMENT. Large Cake of fine Castile Soap for me. '7 packages 50 Toilet; Paper for 25c. Cosmo Buttermilk Soap, 3 cakes for 190. All Bristle nine row Hair Brush, 25c. Wm. H. Brown & Bros.’ Perfumesper bot- tle, 250. HIGH GRADE BICYCLES. The “JUBILEE” Wheel llsted at $60-00. our cash price $39.00, fully guaranteed. ' The “ U. S. A.” This wheel ls sold all over wlth an- other plate by the lnstallment houses at $85.00. Our cash prlce is $44.00. Please bring an expert with you! Experts know the quality of the wheel. Bicycle sundries at half the dealers’ prices. KITCHEN DEPARTMENT. l Burner 0" Stove, iron tank. Iron top. brass burner, 330- 2 H. II II to El .IE ‘5 u (1 75° WANOTHER BICYCLE WILL BE AT 10 P. M. SAVE YOUR COUPONS! IN l 00le ‘ I, n 11 n u u n “- u 3 4' H N ‘5 I‘ H “ bl M $1.19 6 n if n N u u n n $1.59 $2.39 Blue Flame Stoves, each, $6.98. . Ovens for Blue Flame Stoves, each s l .98. 2 Burner Gasolene Stoves, each $4.98. Gasolene Stove Ovens, each $1.75. . Extra Extenslon Tops for Oil Stoves, 390. Screen Doors. any size, each 75c. ' , Window Screens to fit any window from 261n‘.to 31% in. number limited to each customer, at thls sale: 19¢ each. . Window Screens 24- In. hlszh to fit windows _ from 22 in. to 33 m. at this sale 250. , GIVEN AWAY SATURDAY, MAY 15th, J r INSURE, YOUR . _PLATE ,GLASS THE WHITE; Low.“ z.- usrems _ . ,. .VNORWALKE ' p; . ,, /.—.. Mutual Plate Glass Insurance Company At, HALF (:11? BEST}> $3: 1::1:::::;ompanies ' - W. . a- Emperors. ‘ .caZri-rrnpurnnrmo '
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