Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1886-05-20
EASTERN NEWS.
Labor Matters Discussed by Representa-
tive WOrkmen in Philadelphia.
THE SAD RESULTS OF A FIRE
IN OHIO.
Anarchists to be Strictly Dealt With
Hereafter in St. Louis.
REPORTS CONCERNING EUROPEAN
cHoIERA-INTEcTED CITIES.
Big Damages Recovered from
the Western Union.
A COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS
CONVICTED.
Big Damages Recovered from
the Western Union.
a COLLECTOR OF CUSTOMS
CONVICTED.
ESPECIAL TO THE SENTINEL
Inl,or Matters Discussed.

PHILADELPHIA, May 19.-The officers OF.
20 national trades unions met here with
closed doors this afternoon to take united
action. 1t was stated to resist the en-
croschments being made upon open unions
by the Knights of Labor. Thirty-two as
sociations were represented by delegates or
letters, and claim to have a total member
ship of 367,736. The representative OF
each organization presented his grievance.
At the close of the evening session, which
continued until after midnight, the Secre'
tary stated that resolutions had been
adopted, declaring that in view Of the sue
cess that had attended the efforts OF the
National and International Unions in the
past. they should strictly preserve their
distinct and individual autonomy; that 1t
ia not deemed advisable for any OF the
trades unions to be controlled by or TO
Join the Knights Of Labor in a body, be-
lieving that trades unions are best quail
fed to regulate their W internal trade al
fairs. The resolutions further declare that
it is the purpose of a certain element OF the
knights Of Labor to destroy trades unions,
and this element makes il a point TO en-.
croach on the mission and prerogatives OF
the trades unions, ~arousing antagonism
and provoking discussion to the labor
movement to the delight and satisfaction
Of capitalists.
The Sad Results of u Fire.
AKRON, o., May 19.-The home OF Mrs.
Mary Mooney, a widow, situated three
miles north of Akron, was burned to the
ground shortly before midnight, and her
four children, the oldest IL years and the
youngest four, persisted in the flames.
Mrs. Mooney awoke in the night to find
herself choking with smoke, and snatch
ing up her baby, told the other little
one, who were almost stided, to follow
her. Mrs. Mooney sprang out OF the win
dow with the baby in her arms, and
landed almost unhurt, the baby also re-
ceiving but slight injuries. Lawrence
Mooney, aged go years, a brother-in-iaw to
Mrs. Mooney, was awakened by the chill
dren's outcry, and rushed out OF the
house only to be told by the frantic
mother that her four little ones were in
the burning building. Both mother and
uncle rushed into the flames time after
time, but were beaten back. His injuries
may prove fatal.
Catholics Celebrate an Occasion.
QUEBEC, May 19.-An official announce
ment was received last night from Rome,
confirming Archbishop Laschereau's cleo
ton to the C~ardinalate. The news was re-
ceived with delight by the Catholics, who
gave rem to their feelings by illuminating
their residences. displaying bunting and
holiday special services in various Roman
Catholic Churches. During the evening
the Pontificial Zouaves called upon His
Eminence, and presented him with an adj
dress Of congratulations. Pyrotechnic dis
plays were given by different citizens.
Berretts is not expected to arrive until
June 10, when grand festivities will take
place. Cardinal Laschereau has sent out
a circular letter, promulgating the decis-
ion Of His Holiness Pope Leo XIII, for
bidding the use of all spirituous and fer
mented liquors at bazaars, and also forbid
ding the holding of bazaars on the Sab
bath.
Anarchists to be Squelched.
ST. LOUIS, Mo-, May 19.-The discus
sion of Anarchism in st. Louis and the
most effective means Of preventing its
spread occupied the attention Of the Po-
lice Board yesterday at their regular meet
ing. II is stated by a member of the
Board that the police had never at
tempted TO dispense meetings of Anarch-
lists, though they knew their incendiary
speeches at such times were in violation of
the law; that the District Attorney had
refused to bring the matter before the
Grand Jury, and that Justices had refused
to issue warrants for their arrest. In
view OF these facts the Board adopted reso-
~lutions, i%nstructing the Chief of Police to
dispense all unlawful assemblies Of An
archists, and arrest any and all violaters
of the law when uttering ~incendiary
speeches having a tendency to incite a riot.
Congressional Intelligence.
WASHINGTON, May 19.-In the Senate to-
day, Hoar gave notice that tomorrow
morning he would call up the bill dispos-
ing of the Alabama awards.
Frye called up the Staten Island Bridge
bill. The consideration Of the bill was pro.
ceeded with.
Teller introduced a bill to appropriate
$40, 900 for the establishment and erection
Of a military post near Denver.
House-Dibble of South Carolina, from
the Committee on Regulating the Election
of q President, reported q joint resolution,
proposing q constitutional amendment
creating and defining the Office Of the Sec
ond Vice President of the United States. |
Referred to the House Calendar.
The House then went into Committee of
the Whole on the Senate amendment to the
Postofice Appropriation bill.
Big Damages Recovered.
New YORK, May 19.-The trial of the suit
OF James II. Goodsell TO recover $3.50. 900
damages from the Western Union Tele-
graph Co.. and which has occupied the
Jury 10 Judge O'Gorman's court during
The two weeks past, was this afternoon
by a verdict for Goodsell against
the Western Union for the full amount, to
which was added 81 ,750 for counsel DAM