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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20

James Lund, proprietor of the Landen-
berga worsted mill, has force Of men at
work quarrying stone for the building OF
an addition to the main building OF that
industrial establishment. Mr.. Lund con-
templates the erection Of five or six new
dwelling houses the coming season in
Landenberg for the accommodation Of
some of his employees,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20
Application for an Injunction.

Court OF ohanoery will convene in this
city on Monday next, Chancellor Sauls-
bury sitting. The injunction spplioa-
ton to restrain the B. & P. railroad from
running through some farms In the vici-
nifty OF Newark, will be heard. The in
junction will be applied for on the ground
that the charter OF the railroad company
Ia unconstitutional.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20

]. Biddle Miitlin, formerly OF
McDonough, this State, but now Of
Pueblo, Colorado, is on months visit to
relatives and friends here. He went out
west about is months ago and is now pro-
pristor Of gentlemen's furnishing goods
store and also cattle rancho. He will
return to his western home the latter part
Of this month.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20

NJ. N. Wier and s. D. Scott, formerly
with John Pyle, have associated them
selves under the firm name Of Wier <
Scott, and to-day opened store at Second
and Orange streets where they will deal
in country produce Of all kinds. They
will make a speciality of selling produce
on commission.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20

A Probable contract for Edge Moor.
The Edge Moor Iron Company, through
its president, William Sellers, BID for the
contract Of furnishing two steel boilers
for the Spring Garden water station,
Philsdelpbia. The company's bid which
was the only one received WAS sl3, OPS.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20
Explosion OF Gas.

An explosion took place Thursday
at the blacksmith shop Of Joseph T. Pyle
x Brother at Fifteenth and Market
streets. 1t was caused by lot Of gas
from the coal getting into the bellows.
Joseph Pyle's arm WAS badly hurt and
everything in the shop was wrecked. The
report was q very loud one.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20

Simpsons drug store, Camden, this
State, was entered on Saturday night by
thieves, who carried out heavy safe,
placed it In a wagon and drove of to the
camp meeting woods near by, where the
safe was blown open and $50 AbstrAoted'
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20

Mr.. Peter Msllen, 212 West Twenty
fourth street, New York, says that he
suffered six years with rheumatism and
found no relief until St. Jacobs OIL, the
sovereign remedy, was applied, which
cured him completely,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20
PRESTON.

SPECIAL Correspondence of Gazette and journal.
PRESTON. Nd, March ia deaf and
dumb woman named Harriet Hubbard,
about So years old, WAS found dead In her
chair at the residence Of her father,
Besuohamp Hubbard, near Winchester, on
Tuesday evening last.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20
Union Pacific, Tx; Central Pacific, 5sz;


oni'h racino, rs Ce"t'ai racine, os74'
Texas Pacific, 2lsz; New Jersev Central, sSk
Delaware Lackawanna & Western, l28x;
Delaware q Hudson, 1u64 Wabash. St.
L. d p com, l554: Wabssh.st L. & P. prefer.
red 2g59 New York, Ontario Il W., 1tA
e. g. q ]. T., :: Ohio Central, ~
Missouri, Kansas d Texas, 22Is Manhattan,
6gA Denver d Rio Grande, 1922; Nash
vile d Chattanooga, -; Hannibal d
St Joseph Common, :; Preferred =.
Coiorado Coal and Iron Company, II:
Penney vania, 81 Philadelphia a Reading.
20 Lehigh Valley, TN Lehigh Naviga-
ton, f7A Buffalo, fitt.burg q Western,
Northern Central, 8lH Northern Pacific
com, 2l5s Northern Pscinc, referred, Az;
Hestonville = HUI tington q Broad Top
preferred, Az; Rochester q pittsburg, a.;
Oregon Trans Continental 2Ok; Louisville q
Nashville, 1875.
.c.., u,.
Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires.
WEST pHILADELpB1A STOCK YARDS. March
i7.-Cattle receipts, 200 head; market dull
&c; common, 4SalIsc.
Sheep, receipts 10000 head market dull
prime, e%ae994e;; g cd ,eaey4n.; medium, 6a5szc;
Hog iecelpts, 36W heal market dull /;
West RI. l0a tJlc.: country SalOc
INV YORK. March i7.-Beeves- Receipts,
4,lt0 head. mg king 10 ESQ head for the week
P'leps ruled 5 CENTS To 81 per head higher and
the yards were cleared but neither buyers
nor sellers were satisfied as the cattle made a
r..
sIaurhterers are not promising. Sailing rates
we're sti TO Al. q per lU1 pounds for steers. ami
81, gga5 10 for bnlls FSnorters nsed 10 car.
loads and maid I'd IOa7 u psr lCO nounSs for
good to choice selections. No sbipa EMS Of
live stock or fresh meat to-day The weer,s
exnorts include 80 live cattle i a0l ouaJters
of beef and Ito earcasses Of mutton Sbeep
~Receipts. 200 head. making 2IsOJ head for
the week strictly prime sheen and choice
iambs were snIn aahnnt fnrmer ,,ricaa hut
the marKet was uncommonly anil for CANNON
and eyen fair stock. and nothing like CLEAR
snoe could he made the sales inclndsd oTdi.
nary In nrima shsen at s5a937iE ner I'm
poiinds, a few neked wethers reached ss.75'
and ordinary tn ehnice yearline iamhs ranoai
from 81 Ia * snring lamhs sold AT RI To AZ 1,er
head, Hoes-Reeeints. 1870 head making
n. iO1 head for the week. d1lI and nearly nom.
mai for live hoes with two car Loads sold Al
~ 5O.G * NOR i'm ,onnds ~ ''~-' '''N "
BUFEAfo N v March 1T-CattIe-Ra-
celpts. Ism head market dnil. weak and
Iower. nstra steers ssaa 81 nood snnniias
s. s'a5 an Iieht To- nmeJiUm 81 az a. Pp,oht
butchers "a s5a4 X. tair tn go0d osen "a 2bae.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20
SMl kN1.

special Correspondence of Gazette and journal.
SMYRNA, March 13.-The new board OF
town commissioners elected March Sd
organized with the following result:
President, John H. Hoffsoker; Secretary,
John B. Cooper; Committees-Fir Appa
ratus, Samuel Taylor, ]. H. Groves,
George W. Taylor; Street Lamps,
R. 8. W. Hirons, William
a. Fsries, John b. Cooper; Streets,
William A. FAIRIES, Samuel Taylor, John
H. Hofscker; Gas Meters, r. s. W.
Hirons. George W, Taylor Town Hall,
J. II. Groves, William A. FAIRIES, Samuel
Taylor Town Lot, George w. Taylor
Treasurer, J. P. Huffeoker; Assessor,
Joseph B FAIRIES.
SMYRNA, March l7,--Georgs w. Cum
minis recently sold to Mrs. Lizzie P.
Beckett, wife of Joseph i. Beckett, the
ground and buildings now occupied by
Beckett & Maekey's carriage factory, for
90, 700.
The Rev. Waldo Messaros, who
introduced to large and appreciative
audience.
An unusually large congregation as
sembled at the M. X. Church yesterday,
to hear the new pastor, the Rev. ]. Is.
Qaigg, who delivered very interesting
sermon.
The Women's Christian Temperance
Union will meet at tbs residence of the
Misses HouEh on Friday evening next at
o'clock.
SMYRNA, March IS Many spectators
Witnessed the glsas ball shooting which
occurred yesterday afternoon on lot of
Nathaniel Ransom, near town. A fine
robe, valued at about $40, WAS presented
to Jerry Goldsborough, who burst the
greatest number of balls. Ten sports
men participated in the exercise, which
was close and exciting. Out OF 20 balls
each, the following three broke Is: Jerry
Goldsboroush, Robert Rice and Presley
Goldsborough. When the tie was shot
of, Robert Rice came out second.
Abbey's Double Mlmmoth Uncle Toms
Cabin Company will appear at the town
hall Friday evening next.
The Masons have rented the room 10
the town hall recently used by the
Smyrna Cornet Band.
j. NJ. Houston, state treasurer, was in
town yesterday OH business. Robert Z.
Newman of Ceciltop, Md, formerly cle,K
for John II. Bewley, WAS also in town
yesterday.
SMYRNA, March 19.-The marriage of
Joseph Van Wrinkle to Lula Beck, both
OF this town, occurred last evening at 8
O'Clock. The Rev. ]. T. Ulmstead per
formed the ceremony, at his residence on
Methodist street. After the twain had
been pronounced one, a company of warm
friends awaited them outside and, amid
many congratulations and good wishes OF
their future prosperity, the contr acting
parties retired.
The colored Friendship Jubilee Singers
gave concert to q large audience at the
Bethel A NJ. 4. Church last evening.
Another glass ball shooting WAS held
yesterday when E. 7. Clayton broke 10
| out OF 20 balls.
The marriage OF William II. Pratt to
Beulah Hawkins of this town, takes
place this evening at 80 O'Clock.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20

Brings up ut Vineyard Haven In
stead OF the Del sw are Break water

VINEYARD HAVEN, MASS, March "
The brig Soreamer, from Cuba for Port
land, arrived here last night, having on
board rs Cuban men, women and chill
dren, claiming to be refugees. The reve-
hue steamer Samuel Dexter, Captain
Gobrielson, was on the watch for the
Screamer, and fell in with her at
O'Clock this morning.
The brig is anchored in the harbor and
is under the surveillance OF the Dexter,
which is anchored near by. Captain
Gabrielson has telegraphed to Washing
ton for instructions. Captain Robinson,
master of the Scresmer. ia annoyed at
the detention, and claims that his psssen
gers are only innocent refugees, and not
banditti IS represented. The briggs
ergo ia sugar.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20
NEWARK.

Spe ,ial Correspondence OF uszette and journal.
NEWARK, March Hesitation Master j.
e. Shivler of this town, intends en- aging
very extensively in the culture of fruits
and flowers, for which he has had erected
three very commodious hot houses near
the station. They are each 10 feet in
length and 15 feet in width. Que will be
devoted exclusively to grapes OF all varie
ties another will contain many different
kinds OF flowers, while the third will be-
devoted to roses alone. The many apart
ments are thoroughly heated and venti.
lated by the most approved system. Mr..
Shivler has long been devotee of horti.
culture and his new venture will be
thoroughly appreciated by the public.
The sal. OF the personal property of
James Morrison was we'll attended yes
terday and the prices were fair. Horses
brought from Sill to $170, and carriages
and harness realized fair prices. Mr..
Morrison lately kept livery stable here
but will retire from the business.
Henry Bo bay ,colored, applied TO John
K. Lewis for work the other day, and
being engaged, Immediately began pack.
ing up lot OF jewelry which he had
stolen from the guests and was making
active preparations to leave town. The
thief escaped leaving the goods behind.
Mr.. Lewis would warn all persons against
employing this thieving tramp.
NEWARK, March l9.-Gleason, the
horse trainer, was in this town last
week and gave some good points on
horses. He seemed to have q remarkable
il fuence over horses OF the most refrsc-
tory dispositions, and handled them with
perfect ease.
"Thst q protective tariff would be bsne-
fetal to the United States" was the
question for the senior class to debate in
the college oratory last Monday afternoon;
G. A. Carpenter and Maurios McKim In
the affirmative X. NJ. Purnell and A. NJ.
Polk in the negative. Notwithstanding
the frequency with which this question
is debated, some new and striking points
were brought on both sides. President
Purnell EXPIRE ssed himself as much graft
fed with the speeches. The question for
debate next time ia the sdvisability OF a
postal telegraph.
Cloud Piersop, the present proprietor
of the Delaware House, will soon move
into the house lately occupied by Mrs.
Joynes, aud will keep boarding house
This will supply want long ielt here.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20

A cough, cold or sore throat should not be
neglected. Browns Bronchial Troches are
simple remedy. and give prompt relief. rs
Genus q box.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20

Associated Press Dispa' ch.by Special Wires.
NEW YORK, March l9.-noop.-Stooks,
strong money, easy, l11a2; Virginia De, 40 bid;
Central 4 Hudson, ll6y4 Erie, 2iIs Adams,
l29 Michigan Central, 5ls4 Like Shore, los:
Illinois Central, 1919; Pittsburg, lSs; Rock
Island. l23s4; Fort Wayne, 1873 Western Union,
T65s Wabash, 1874; New Jersey Central, So1<;
Ontario & Western, ~,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20
MARKET QUOTATIONS.


Produce markets corrected daily By Saielts
Co., Wholesale commission merchants. No
y East Fourth street, and bresdstuEs ~ The
William I>os s. Bon Co.
A..orr
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20

WASHINGTON, March 17.-Seeretsry
Folger this afternoon directed Captain
Gabrielson of the Dexter by kilograms to
convey the Scresmer to her port Of
destination aud turn her over to the COL
lector of customs who will be instructed
in this matter a. soon a. the department
ia informed OF the arrival of the
Sereamer in port.
The case will b. placed in the
hands OF the commissioners OF i'm
migration at Portland, Maine, who
will investigate the character of the
passengers to ascertain if they come
within the provisions of II
Immigration act of August 1882 prohibit
lug the landing of criminal or pauper
immigrants,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1884-03-20

WASHINGTON, March 19.-Sscretsry Of
Massachusetts state board of health tele
graphs Secretary Folser that the sus-
pecttd passengers on board brig
Screamer claim they are on the way to
San Domingo via New York, to work on
sugar plantations. Secretary Folgsr has
ssnt instructions that ii they BIS found o!
honest character and purpose to hasten
them on their journey.
GOING TO BOSTON.
b ST N, March 19.--The brig Soreamer
with the Cuban fugitives on board, left
Provinoetown to day aud is expso'ed to
reaoh here this afternoon.
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1884-12-30
YaHorals9

gti9t seringe 9lufmertiumfeit 1T BON
uns benz @ntpurfe pon @eiesen sepiomtt
porben, bic Die &e9te unb RriUilegien
Garer SeeIiorser, iowie aler &ansitufen
bes tutboIiiden glerus In bieiem lan6e
fefiteaeH, gs 1T nur natirli@, bab Der
Luxemburger gazette. [volume] (Dubuque, Iowa) 1871-1918, 1884-12-30

niarei6es gu erfiiuen, seuetteifert, unb mir
finb iiber5eust, bab Guer Offer bis gum
gnbe ni9t erfalten mirb unb baB Sbr i'm
unabsei9wddt auf Cure Nadtommen
iibertrasen werbet. Gs lit unier ernitli1er
@uni6, baB bic befebrnben SduIben, 10
balb ais mOsli9 I~iquibirt weroen, um bas
@slb, wel9es iett burd 5abluns pon
5inlen aufsesebrt wirb, gu ben nod gu
madenSen Ierbeferunsen nnb ~beionbers
CUR llnteritiituns bes rubmrei9en @ertes
Der driitli@en @rsiebuns uerwenben ,u
t6nnen.
New-York tribune., 1884-12-18
sailing vessels the time ten days shorter than by the
Panama route.
PECUNIARY PROSPECTS, OF THE CANAL

Panama route
PECUNIARY PROSPECTS, OF THE CANAL
The purely pecuniary prospects OF the c"h"i
as Investment subordinate to the Hfea.
National benefits from IT, but IT seems evident
that the work, great its cost may appear, VIII DC
prudent economy and foresight undertaken
simply 10 afford our own vessels iee Wate- way 20 a.
its far reaching results WILL even within iew years W.
the life OF nation amply repay the expehuI''e u! naI
increase of National prosperity. Further, inc caii"'
would unquestlouaby be immodately fenunci" W,
II offers shorter voyage with more coh'nnouss
favorpg winds between the ATLANTIC ports OF h.'e -
Europe the countries of the East than any othe
prac able route; and with lower tolls by reason on M
lesser cost the Ncaraguan route must be the ihier
oceanic highway for the bulk of the world traoc PC
tween the Atlantic and the Pacific: SO 20
antee for the investment be made well ~ Tor inc
speedy payment Of the loan OF SloOoOoo wnich W @ ,ne
treaty stipates shall he made to Nicaragua ior w cV
srucon of internal improvements to serve as anus I"
the business OF the canal.
might suggest many other CONSIDERATIONS IN ~ ~ue'ai
but II unnecessary to do 50. Enough mas pecn
said TO than Justify the practical ntlty ni lc e
ure therefore commit to the Congress in the m
expectation that it will receive approval, ana mat ny
appropriate legislation means may he proNhcn lor
inaugurating the work without delay after the treaty
shall have been ratified.
The President refers to the efforts Of the Mica
ragua Canal Company organized under the Memo
cal concession, and recommends that they be SUIT
ably rewarded in the following terms:
In conclusion urge the justice of recognizing the ALL
which has recently been rendered in this ma ter by some
OF our citizens The efforts Of certain gentlemen con
cerned with the American company, which received the
concession from Nicaragua, now terminated anu re
placed by this International c0mpacU accoIhpisncu
much of the preliminary labors leading to the conclusion
of the treaty You may have occasion 10 examine the
matter Of their services when such further Information
as you NAV desire will he furnished You.
may add that the canal can be constructed py inc
able engineer corps of Army under their thorough
system cheaper and better than any work OF such mag
nitude can in any other way he built. .,,,,,,
Erecuire Mansion, Washington, Dec 10 lssi
New-York tribune., 1884-12-18
CANADA AND THE UNITED STATES.

TORONTO, Dec l7.-Slr John Macdonalds speech
at the Conservative Convention to-day was prn
cipaly review of the cvents Of his lpolitical lie'
Speaking of protection, he said that II was a CON
sstent part of the Conservative policy. lie insisted
that il had failed in part iciilar, and he declared
that he would stand or fall by il. Touching tho
approaching abrogaton of the fishery clauses Oh
the Washington treaty, he said that there was
feeling in the maritime provinces that the cancer
latlon of the fishery clauses will greatly affect
them, and in their despair. they talked fioohshly'
he thought, of his going down on his knees to the
States and asking for continuance OF that treaty
No course" hc said. " is moro suicidal no course
shows more absolute want OF common sense, IN
negotiations with 50 astutc Nation rs the states;
than To snow anXioty. Already IN consequence Oh
some unguardcd and unwls" uterancrs III ~ Jonn
and the maritime prov nces the Americans nave
begun 20 hold back to what the result Hpol
Canada will he: hut we know the unwlsdom oi
such n course, because nothing done by the states
will force us to llyc up our allegaacc TO the Queen
We will not desert the cOuntTy to which wc are 80
deeply attached and whose institutions we revere
He was loudly cheered during tine delivery OF the
appprl
New-York tribune., 1884-12-18
CHARGES AGAINST A CATHOLIC PRIEST
lBY rRLEaKAPH 10 TIRE rafgUSg.l

MONTREAL, Dec. 1.-THE courtroom at
Beauarois crowded to-day at the trial OF the ease
against Father Pcpn the parish priest of Autone Abbe
who is charged with improperly assaulting young girls
When asked whether he guilty or nor. thc priest
replied: " am not guilty. am the victim OF scanda-
loIs conspiracy, and may God defend the right inc
prosecuting sounsc filed AN objection to the con,tu
lion of bc tribunal alleging that the presiding Judge
who had signed the warrant for arrest was cent ny
the Attorney and the Clerical party with the
ayOwed purpose acqutting the prisoner. The ojec
ton was ruled aud the complainant, Marie Louise
Smrficnaut placed in the box charging the prie.t
with improurr cundnct She said that other girls made
similar charges against the priest. The examination o
her mother and father corrOboraed the girls statement
An acaua is expected when the VIII be taken To
auupal.
New-York tribune., 1884-12-18
IRON MINERS md THE SPANISH TREATY
ITS DANGEROUS EFFECTS ANTICIPATED IN THE
LAKE SUPERIOR REGION


lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIgUSg
CLEVELAND Dec. ia meeting of repre-
senatves Of 900 of capital invested In the iron
of Lake Superior and the transportation OF their
held this morning at the Office OF the Ceveland
Iron Mining Company protest against the ratification
by the Senate OF the Spanish reciprocity treaty long
memorial prepared by George H. Ely to be cir
cuaed and forwarded to the members OF
Congress from Ohio and Michigan, adopted. In sub
stance the memorial says that the duty on iron ore Is
seycntyhve cents ton and at that figure Is insuf
cient to afford proper protection to the capita
and labor now engaged in the Development Of American
mines For obvious the United states can place
dependence upon foreign supply ofiron and Steel out
must rely upon their own mines from which the may
be obtained in abundant supply and in great variety OF
chemical constitution Under tho present rate OF duty
the ironworkers compelled to compete directly with
OF the paid labor in the world-in Spain
and Afrca-which produces ut prices that wondbe
humilang and oppressive to the last degree to tbo
American aborcr. Already hundreds OF thousands OF
Of these annually dspace the product of Aeri
can mines But under the new treaty with Spain,
the American iron producer Is threatened
the Spanish West Indies hitherto the rate o duty on IRON
ore has not been OF Importance, because nnil recently
there have been no impOratlOns II has not Dcr wen
known however that Cuba has extensive ana ValuaNe
deposits of ore aud tnat within the last year or TWO are
Investments of capital have been made for their develop
vidrd I'm the trrty wou be a ,ro-s Injustice and injury
10 home production. while temporary advantage
might accrue to the two three iron and
ttccl manufacturing plants iavorably situated
| near the Atlantic cOast, immense INJURY
would result to an the iron and steel ntot'sts oI the
West and Northwcs In sngl0 section of the country
the Lake Superior region. Ia the minos IN the railroads
necessary moving their products % the tes. ~ th
transportation The lakes and Ia the ore bunoss o
the railroads which move the ores from the lower lA'
ports to furnaces In the adjacent States are uoW en-
poycd foOOOO0OO OF capital with al Ot Tue labor occ
patton that such AN amouut OF capital Involves.
In other sections OF the country similar connected
and intcrlcpendelt industries, whose stcy ana who's
ability to furnish employment tO Labor IL mcnaced ny
! this proposed removal OF the duty from Cuban ores
! That removal would close many American mines. The
memorial received the Signatures OF all the iron men
present, aud will IN days be disposed Of as above
indicated. Nj. j. T. Wlther presided over the meeting
!
New-York tribune., 1884-12-18
TELEGR4PHERS READY TO STRIKE.
Y TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE.

ORLEANS, Dee. 17.-The city Item
publishes an article this evening-giying an interview
with telegraph operator prominent In the old
Brotherhood and at present occupy ing good position
In the Western Union Office. lie says There IL every
10 believe that strike is imminent. Ii might be
to-day IL might be tomorrow. The operators here are
ready. Plans have been matured and IL will not take
long for fash the to brethren all the
country that will stand the oppression OF the man
ayers any longer II is than likely that the opera
here will give the signal New wOrlcans Is remote
from any tclegraphlo centre, and there Will
be some difficulty getting operators
here in of sudden strike
Our grievances may he briefly put "a follows: Those
who promised $50 per month are now getting 500
ana so only. We made To do extra work on week
and pay for the is allowed but the order ~
pay extra work Sundays only. We object to
such unjust and arbitrary rulings and will oppose he
and hope 10 carry point. The operators expect
ing the answer from General Eckert, manager Of the
Western Union at Ncw-YOrk, before deciding upon the
last move II il received, the strike may be-
gin tomorrow"