Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1883-07-21
TELEGRAPHIC.
A Secret Meeting Of the
Chicago Telegraphers.
LARGE ATTENDANCE AND The EN-
THuslAsx uNsouNDED.
The Brotherhood Receiving Assurance Of
Sympathy and Financial Aid.
THE STRIKERS SUPPORTED BY
TIE KNIGHTS OF LABOR.
The Company Contend that the Demand
Of the Strikers Is Preposterous.
THE BOARD or TRADE GIVES ASSURANCE OF
SUPPORT TO the TELEGRAPnERs.
THE BOARD or TRADE GIVES ASSURANCE OF
SUPPORT TO the TELEeRApHERs.
ESPECIAL TO THE szsr1NEI.l

ESPECIAL TO THE skNTINEL.l
CHICAGO, July 20.-A secret meeting Of
t~elegraphers was held last night. There
was . large attendance. and the enthusiasm
was unbounded., The committee which
was appointed to supply . report OF the
Brotherhood's proceedings to the ncws-
papers stated that the strike wal ordered
by the New York committee on Wednes-
day, and was directed to take place at IL
O'Clock, Washington time, or II :05 Chicago
time. They pronounced the allegation
that the report Of "Grant's Death" was
started by the Brotherhood is untrue.
The Brotherhood, they said, was receiving
innumerable assurances Of sympathy, and
il necessary, Of financial aid from various
quarters. The men felt more determined
in their course since they were supported
by the knights Of Labor. 1t was known
that the Western Union was sending bust
nsss away by train instead Of by wire; that
few of the operators, except the chiefs who
were in the office now, were able to touch
the keys; that the boys and young ladies
employed in the check department were
offered positions as operators, which they
declined; that many of the chairs we're
occupied by wooden men, aud that when
the men left the Off &c in the morning only
six operators remained, and encouraging
reports for the Brotherhood were stated to
have beer received from offices that had
not entirely suspended business. They
complained that the company contented
itself by saying that the demands Of the
men were preposterous, and failing to
show that they were so. The announcement
that the Board of Trade and others had
given assurances Of support was loudly
cheered. In conclusion, the committee
said that the Brotherhood only asked that
their case be fairly presented, and that the
public should not accept implicitly the
reports adverse to them circulated by the
other side.
New YORK, July 20.-The striking tele-
graph line men held q meeting this morn
ing. Last night tho Western Union
brought into the city 20 line men from the
country districts. These men were met
on their arrival by the strikers and per-
suaded TO attend their meeting this morn
ing, where they were initiated into the or
ganization. II is stated that word has
been received from Chicago that 275 line
men Of that city had gone on a strike. The
line men attended the telegraphers' meet
ing. Later on at this gathering it was
stated that reports had been received from
scouts who had been watching the effect OF
the strike on the company that the West
ern Union Office had but six good operators
and these we're being worked day and
night. All Of the city Offices we're report
ed closed. and reports from other cities
showed that the situation was everywhere
the came. It was the general opinion
among the strikers that the trouble would
only last . few days, and that tho company
would be eager to concede everything.
A Fair Chance for winning the
Battle.
CHICAGO, July 20.-Hon. G.. Kline,
Democratic candidate for Governor Of
Ohio, is in this city. He seems confident
that the Democrats have g fair chance of
winning the battle. He argues that Q large
ultra Prohibition element will vote with
the Greenbackers. and that the Prohibit
ton platform Of the Republicans will drive
q great many party men. Frank
Holton. who is also here. says the party
has made . grand mistake In meddling
with prohibition. and that we will lose q
great many votes by such . policy. There
10 no doubt, however, that We will carry
the State, but it will be BY . reduced
majority.
A wife Murderer Hanged.
CLINTON. Ohio, July 20.-Georgs Nc
MILAN. the wife murderer. was hanged
to-day. The trap sprung At HIS. He
died without 3 struggle, his neck being
hrokan. Ha waa linn and 1achrvmoaa nm