Worcester daily spy. [volume] (Worcester [Mass.]) 1850-1888, 1872-05-16
New York.
TIE cARrENrERs' srRIKI

THE CARPENTERS STRIKE.
New YORK, MAY t5.--The carpenters reas-
scmhled this morning at Masonic hall. The
number of men present was much smaller than
usual the majority Of the men having gone to
work ut the new rates. There were in all about
200 men at the hall In his opening remarks
the chairman congratulated the men on the sue
cessful issue of the strike, being an event un-
precedented in the history of their organization
and hoped that it would end as auspicIousy as it
had begun. 1t is stated that the cabinet makers,
plumbers, granite cutters, journevmen taorS
and other trades are organizing with the view
of striking if their demands arc not accedcd to.
SINGULAR MURDER.
David K. Lhomedien, a carpenter and builder
OF French origin, who IS reported 10 be wealthy,
and who is connected with the best French fam
lies in this city, was found dead this morning in
his back ward, 205 Monroe street, hanging by
clothes line to a post, with his hands tied be-
hind him. Ii is supposed that terrible murder
has been perpctrated.
LABOR MOVEMENT AMONG GERMANS.
The German iOurneymen cabinet makers are
moving for the enforcement of the eight hour
labor system in their business. The German
cabinet makers union is composed of 1900 mem
bers, but it is estimated that about II, 900 Ger
mans are employed at this uadc in this city.
The average wages for custom work in this city
are SIC to ST per week, while the best work
men employed on trade work receive only $40
per week.
NARROW ESCAPE ON THE ERIE RAILWAY.
The nine A. NJ. express Il ain on the Elie rail-
road had a narrow escape from complete de-
Struction, near Port JerviS, yesterday. The axle
Of the palace car Pacific was burned completely
off while the train was at high rate of speed,
running along an embankment one hundred
feet high. The car was saved from being thrown
down the embankment by strong shacklng and
by the fact that it was on six-wheel trucks
SUIT AGAINST GoBLD AND LANE wITHDRAwN.
Attorney General Barlow has discontinued
the suit against Jay Gould and Lane, on the re-
quest of Mr. Swami, agent Of the British share
holders, at whose instance the Suit was begun,
for the reason that the persons Swami repre-
sent have made arrangements with other stock
holders which insures the protection of their
rights.
oUTRAGEs BY woRKINGMES.
An attempt has been made to destroy the ma
chinery of Thompson & Co.'s and Gregory &
Co.'s steel works, in Jersey City. Their cm-
plOyes struck last week, and it is supposed that
they attempted to ruin the works to prevent
other men taking their places.
HIGHwAYMEN.
C. ]. Day of seth street. New York, while
driving along Flushing avenue, Brooklyn, to-
night, was robbed of $500 by three highway
men.
MISCELLANEOUS.
The final deposit was made To-day for the pair
cared championship race between Coulter and
Covett of PIttsburg and Messrs Biglin of New
York. John MorriSsey is to be referee.
The celebrated five year old trOttcr Star tie
made half mile on Fleetwood track, to-day, in
| :0l1
The chamber of commerce to day, with but
one dissenting voice, adopted a resolution APP
| proving the supplementary article to the treaty
| of Washington.
| 1t is understood that Stokes trial will soou
come on. Judge Ingraham has been asked tc
| preside.
Laborers on the new post office building have
commenced work on the eight hour system.
Richard Caldwell, who has been two years in
the Ludlow street Jail on an Indictment charg
ing him with completely in the draw back
| frauds, was to-day admitted to bail in 600
Officer Lester is out of danger.
The Irish confederation clubs arc holding a
| secret convention.
Base ball Troys 5; Mutuals l.