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New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
QUIET PROGRESS OF WORK IN ST. LOUIS.
1uE MISSOURI CAR WORKS TO BE REorENED ON
MONDAY

QUIET PROGRESS OF WORK IN ST. LOUIS.
1uE MISSOURI CAR WORKS To BE REoPENED ON
MONDAY.
ST. LOUIS, April 24 (SpeciaD.-Work in the
Missouri Pacific yards was in full operation to-day.
Several the employ of the Wabash Railroad quit
WORK to-day and said others will Follow Ihe gen
cra is indignant the action OF three members
OF the brotherhood of engineers. These men, Thomas
Norton Dick" Norton and Ed" Doan. have rendered
their services TO the Bridge and Tunnel Company to
man the hydraulic switches In East st. Louis. One man
has handling ALI these switches since the strike be-
gan his three assistants having quit with the striker'
The swchng is of tho most intricate character and 10
dono tower None but experts familiar with the
system can he OF use.
Tho striking shopmen OF the Missouri Car Works this
afternoon appointed committee to wait OIL President
NJ C. Mlen and receive his answer to their demand.
The committee carried out It's Instructions, but no
adjustment OF the difficulty reached Mr. McMillon
called OF the committee to the fact that the
object of their movement namely to shut on the Mis-
souri Pacific supplies, had not been attained as other
manufacturers had already applied for the contracts
which the delaying. Ia that light their action
was simply spreading tho distress Of tho strike and ac
complaining nothing else. He advised the committee 10
recommend to their fellows reconsideration of their
walKout and return to their work ON Monday. Ihc
left without stating their Intentions In con
cIusion Mr. McMlen said that tho company had given
he men time Tor second thought. Many OF them had
stated their desire to return 10 work. and on Monday
80 per cent strikers would como back. aud II me
mon allow to counsel among themselves tomorrow
morning, they would all return to work III they faen
TO conc back, their places would be hod and tue wok
Won go He preferred, however to make tie OLD
men back.
The strikers In East st. Louis now remaining away
from the rail roads entirely 10 eylnced by Tue iacl
that them has been arrested by the militia Tor
several days Thoy claim To be receiving all the money
for support and that they are pre-
nar.d 10 hold out lust as long the railroad companies
Continue To refuse To accede their demands Tue 10
OF traffic cannot always DC conthueu uhuer tne
protection OF the military. -,
'Notwithstanding the action OF the Grand Jury the
boycott against the two bakers Dcn. 'sorouSi! po
lied.
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
INCIDENTS IN THE DOMINION.

MONTREAL, April 24.-The jamming ice and
the recent flood had telling effect on the lighthouses
along the 81. Laurence. At Point Vallejo the light
house was away and stranded Dorval Island and
the piers extensively damaged. The pier Of the
lighthouse just completed at Point Eclare at Isle Vache
is still submerged The lighthouse at Windsor Pier Ste
Anne has been carried away and the pier has ben ser
ously damaged Several other lighthouses have been
damaged
OWEN SOUND, Ont, April a. James King, John Will
son, Charles McCerry. Ellen McCleary and John Nc
Carthy been arrested in connection with horrible
murder WeartOn about month ago In which
James Bailey and his hired lost their lives. The
girl McCleary has mado confession She charges King
and Wilson with the commission OF the clme King and
Bailey hoth paying their attention 10 her and fire.
Quenty quarrelled King has bad record Four years
ago ho was cha arged with poisoning his sister but
acquitted The preliminary trial OF the prisoners was
begun to-day, but was adjourned for a week
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
DESPERATE EFFORT TO HIDE FRAUDS.

HALIFAX, April "a (SpeciaD. Charles F.
vose. prominent ward politician "boss OF the liquor
Dealers, and ling member OF the fire brigade was
arrested to-day another charge OF forgery He is al.
legged to have forgcl number OF notes discounted by
the Bank OF Montreal. He also gave the bank as Sc
curity warehouse receipts for quantity OF liquors n
bond. A few days ago he made assignment sus-
pcons aroused, and customs officers began TO Ike
inventory Of the goods in the bonded warehouse,
which is separated from Voses liquor store by q thin
wooden partition. While tho Government officials were
absent al dinner the building was set on fire IN two
places. Fircmen promptly drowned the fire. and most
unmstak bic evidence OF Its incendary origin were
found. Vose left the store and went to dinner few
minutes before the fire discovered. The customs
officers completed taking stock OF tho liquors In
bond and find that fully oneha Of tho cases aud casks
supposed 10 be full are empty. while msny others are
flied with water instead Of port wine. The attempt 10
burn the building at midday evidently to prevent
discovery OF the frauds the customs and to obta the
heavy insurance stock and building. The stock was
partially insured IN the PhOnI Company OF Brooklyn
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
time and doing WELL Quiet at all points. Eight hundred
and i've trains moved across tho bridge.
II. NJ. HoxiE.
POWDERLY ON JAY GOULD.

THE GENERAL MASTER WORKMAN AND ALL WALL
STREET DECEIVED.
PHILADELPHIA, April 24.-General Master
Workman Powdery OF the Knights OF Labor, who came
this city last evening from Washington said to-day
that had trey recovered from the effects Of his re-
cent Illness When asked what he thought OF the stua-
tion In the west he said:
lam not prepared to mako any statement lhave
been credited with great many tervews never held
Yes has been charged that Mr. Irous was working In
the interests Of the gamblers. but I place no belief
In the assertion think he has been entirely honest In
his motives do think the gamblers had anything at
all with the strike As far as my dealings with Jay
Gould are concerned he not only deceived mo- but he
deceived all Wall Street, but never used such language
toward him have been credited With. nor did ever
claim O victory state as NewYork paper credited
with doing that he was squelched' Such reports
have done and the represent great harm ana
very unjust. The report that have stated would
not be candidate for Governor is true. have ire
quentiy asserted that would not, and will not nave
political aspirations. and even II had could not ne
gect the Of the Organization OF which am the
head will remain "a the city until Monday attending
my correspondence the business Of the Order,
when 1 will start for Boston"
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
PRUSSIA AND THE VATICAN.

Berlin, April 2l.-Reports have been cur
that Baron Schoezer the lrussan representa-
tive the Vatican in disgrace, but 1t Is learned
from official that these rumors are untrue ana
that on contrary. the Baron is in high favor both
with the Berlin Government and with the vatican
Schoezer arrived at Rome yesterday and had
prolonged interview with Cardinal Jacobin, the
Papal Secretary. He handed to the Cardinal the reply
of Prussia to the ae, note OF the Vatican IL Is stated
positively that has been effected between
Prussia and the church There is no doubt that the oO
eci of Prince Bismarck in yielding 10 the dcndnds OF
the Vatican TO gain the support Of the Centre Party
the carrying out OF various schemes Ia The immediate
future.
The Liberals tauut Prince Bismarck with having at
last gone CanOssa They predict that the spread OF
Uramonauism Prussia will prove disastrous 10 civ
ization and to progress The Protestant newspapers
violently denOunce what they term the surrender to the
Vatican
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
A NEW FRENCH STUD BOOK.

PARIS, April 24.-Le SOciete deS Agricu}turs
de France consisting Of over 900 members and lnclud
ing many persons prominent in agricultural economy
and science has officially decided to establish French
raughthorse book the details whereof will appear
in the socetys bulletin for April The object OF thepuo
lication is to secure dsinieresed and trustworthy
registration OF animals OF this breed which the society
qualities as The race IfancQisc de trait admitting the
Percheron Norman, BOuOnnais Breton and other local
types not distinct breeds, but merely as family
like other French local and private studbooks which
according TO their regulations, admit all horses born
within o specified territory, without regard TO geneaOgy
the new stud book will reject from tho record all oross
bred stock and will exact purity Of breeding.
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
imperfect lookout followed by the total loss of the
| steamer G. W. S.
SEEKING SUPPORT FOR GLADsrONE's BILL

SEEKING SUPPORT FOR GLADsroNE's BILL
The Executive Committee of the Irish Par
Eamenary Fund Association met last evening at NO. 20
Nassau-st. Eugene Kelly presiding. check OF $500
handed in collected from different sympathizers by
j. T. Bennett, of Washington aud Vesey ats. The prino
pal business transacted consisted Of making arrange
ments for the coming ssmeetng In support OF Glad
stones Home Rule bin. at which representatives OF all
American political parties would be invited to attend.
With this view the following circular was sent out:
Irish Poriamenary Fund Association, No. 20 Nossaust,
April a. 1886.
DEAR SIR You requested to attend meeting OF impor
fance and interest 10 In OF the great issue now
pending before the British amcnt The meeting VIII oe
held at the Hoffman House Thursday evening April ~ a
for the making angcments grand
PUBLIC which the citizens Of this great me
tropos their Endorsement OF the ei
fort OF Premier Gladstone Home Rule for tho Irish
people. EUGENE KELLY. Chairman.
NJ. RRIKN. SecrelarY.
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
CHILDREN BURNED TO DEATH.

TAYLOR, Tex, April "a (SpeciaD.-A family
OF swedes OF the name of Anderson verc visited
this afternoon by another family OF the
name OF Lcohyrin Tic children OF both fam
ilies were placed together a back room to play
The parents sitting In the front room when sud
denly flames burst from the back room The children
had been playing with coal oil. Of which thero was a
large can in the room. They fire. to IL and
plosion was the result Andcrsons only girl. eight
years old. was burned almost to cinder
Loeb grin's boy, ago eight. was burned
40 badly that he soon died His other children
three little girls seriously burned. Anderson
rushed into the blazing and picking up his little
girl her lie started back into the then baz
ing house but 1t would have been certain death to
him. his neghbors held him back Tue house and con-
tents destroyed
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25

LINCOLN, Neb, April 24.-The Executive of
the Irish National League OF America sends out to-day
following the editors OF all leading papers
In America:
"A admit the great Importance OF American opinion
a factor In influencing the settlement Of the Irish
question As one of the Of presenting that opin
ion Irish National League proposes to make col
lection Of editorials from all the lcaiing journal" of
America the important measure now before Parlia-
ment paste them into albums and forward copy 10
Mr.. Parneli and Mr. Gladstone With this view.
may we request forward to the above address by
return mail three copies OF any articles that have a
peared your paper commenting Mr.. Glafstone's
Home Rule and Land Purchase bills"
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25

VIENNA, April 24.-The total number OF
deaths which have resulted from the fire which re-
Gently devastated the town OF Stry l2S The creator
number caused directly by tho flames. but many of
the un fortunate people died from exposure, while
died of fright and few committed suicide in despair
their rretrevable losses. Tho Bur-omaster cstI
tnat IL will cost at least 100000 10 rebuild inc
burned houses. The loss on private property was
100000. Vienna and CracOw insurance companies
arc liable for $4,000 of these losses.
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25

REVOLT IN A CANADIAN PRISON.

ONE CONVICT SHOT DEAD AND FIVE WOUNDED
THE WARDEN RECEIVES THREE BULLETS.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL, Que, April "a The
convcts In the penitentiary here by means op-
tanned possession of some rifles and revovers belonging
10 the guards and revolted about o'clock this
afternoon. Warden Lavioiette demanded their surren-
der. when the prisoners opened fire. him and tho
guards and O desperate fight ensued. when
lasted some time The warden received bullet IN tho
jaw another pierced his wrist who third entered the
abdomen His wounds serious but hopes are enter
tanned OF his recovery. Char:rand guard. was
wounded in the leg. while several others received
wounds less serious prisoner Of the name OF
Corriveau was shot dead. Five other prisoners were
wounded. Mono Of the convicts escaped.
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
CREW AT SEA WITHOUT A SHIP.
AN AMERICAN CAPTAIN REFUSING TO sUCCoR THf
PEOPLE OF BURNED SCHOONER.

PEOPLE OF BURNED SCHOONER.
HALIFAX, April "a (SpcciaD While fishing
the Western Banks Thursday afternoon the
schooner Uncle sam Captain Dentremont, OF Pubnico,
with OF twenty men. found to be on fire.
Immediately after the discovery flames shot from the
cabin. All hands engaged in drowning the fire but 1t
rapidly increased, and there kcg containing 15O
pounds Of powder in tho cabin which liable to blow
the ship pieces any moment tho took to tho
dories and abandoned the vessel TO Its fate They had
hardly gotten clear OF the burning boat when the ex.
posion occurred. blowing out the OF the slip ana
scattering portions of the wreck in every direction Tho
rowed four miles To the American schooner Bertha
ID. Nickerson, OF Booth Bay, Maine, Captsian Nathan
Nickerson. who refused to allow them to stay tnat
vessel and told them they hadsbetter seek Brish fish,
ernlan. II was then dark. hut the American captain
incxorahle and Uncl" Sans crew then started In
their dO les for another fisherman lying about five miles
of She was reached at midnight and found to he
schooner Edorado. OF Lahave. The we're taken on
boar treated kindly and brought to Halifax to-day.
Ths Uncle SAN worth $4,000 and insured for
$1,000.
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25

Fire broke out at 5 o'clock yesterday afters
noon the third floor of No, 200 Centre-st, occupied
by g. schirmer manufacturer OF rubber goods Police
man Cottrell, who TO give the alarm managed to
break his rc-key and the delay gave the flames con-
siderable start OF the renen. About dozen girls VINO
work In the tuidng succeeded III making their
more frightened than hurt The loss amounted
to 81 900, distributed fOows: The New York Meat
Company. hrst floor. $4,000; a. H. Mash eecroplater
floor 81 000 G.. Schirmcr. rubber goods, third
floor. 900 Kruse Barron, metal spnners, fourth
and fifth floors. $4,000 aud Mrs Iozer owner OF tho
building 800 Ghe losses all covered by Insurance.
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25

VIENNA, April PA dangerous state of ex-
element exists among the ignorant peasantry Of Cali
ca Austria Hungary owing to a rumor that the Govern
ment to restore forced labor laws and TO
port that the aristOcrats organizing massacre OF
the Polish peasants revenge for the atrocities which
the peasants committed upon the mobiles in lsiG Secret
meetings being hold By the peasants majority OF
whom are armed. The mobiles taking refuge IN the
cities Forces of cavalry and infantry have been dis
posed throughout GallcA Several agltatOrs. who are
SUPPOSED Russians have been arrested there. The
Government is taking measures to calm ana dsabuse
the minds OF the peasants
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
TROUBLE AT THE wAMsUTrA MILLS.

NEW BEDFORD, April "a (SpeciaD. - The
striking loom at Wamsutta Mills arc still
out and the prospects Tor their return TO work
O. the agent OF tho mill that rather than 90 back to
the price the mill will close The strike was caused
by notice that fifty cents would be deducted Tor one
black mark cloth, and 81 for two black MARKS For
merly thirty cents deducted for the hrst aud sAy
fnri hecOQu.
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
ATTACKED BY AN ORANGE MOB.

GLASGOW, April PA collision between
Orange and Catholic ruans occurred after the holding
Of Loyslist meeting here yesterday. Four arrests
were made. At later hour an Orange mob attacked
Catholic chapel which was crowded with worshippers.
and smashed all the windows. The lew police VINO
we're poweress to prevent the mob s work
Of destrucon The priest conducting the services la
tue ordered the doors ne locked aud
vented the mob from doing further mischief
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
TWO WOMEN DANGEROUSLY HURT.

CHICAGO April 24.-At about 800 p. IN.
Mrs Sterling who 4. the andady Of the Sterling House.
on Adams Just wcst OF Jecrsonst. was in the kitchen
with her daughter Emma One OF them took lighted
lamp aud holding oil In hand began to Nil IT,
Suddenly the oil gnted and the exploded with
"A loud report Tho burning fluid was scattered over
Mrs sterling and her daughter aud they were probably
fatally burned
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
PROPOSING AN INTERNATIONAL REGATTA.
ToRONTo. April 24.-Edward Hanlan pro-

poses hold international regatta on Toronto Bay
on June A and g. The prizes for the single scul
race, open to the world, Will be $500. $500 and
500; double sculI, S4OO, $3.50 and 800. One
hundred dollars Will be given to the single scuer
who beats the hreenilc record. Consolation races Will
follow Hanlan is In training for his summer engage
menIs. aud Is said To bo In eIcelent condition.
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
SIX MEN LOSE THEIR LIVES.

BRADFORD Penn, April PA frame build
Ing at Alton. erected posts, and used sleeping
quarters for laborers :oppled over At o'clock this
morning aud caught fire from stove. II contained
thirty Italians In the employ OF the Eric Railroad
Before they could got out ak men were burned TO
death and three others badly hurt
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
TLNIfENS 10 BE TRIED IN LYNN.

LYNN, Mass, April 81 Speciab.-Edward p.
Timmens. the confessed Tarrytown burglar will DO
brought to Lynn week for trial the charge OF
highway robbery He Will probably plead guilty 10 toe
cn arge agausC Linn.
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
MOUNTAIN FIRES IN THE COAL REGIONS.

CENTRALIA, Penn, April 24.-Fierce mount
tain fires have been raging through this valley for the
last DAYS Considerable valuable timber has been
destroyed Protng by experience OF former years the
coal have taken the precautiOn to remove the
brush aud timber surrounding the breakers, thus di
minshng the danger TO the valuable coal properties.
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25

PARIS, April 24.-At the suggestion of
France the Powers have modified the original OF
their TO Greece and the document, finally
agreed upon will be presented on Monday TO that Gov
LONDON April 24-Lord ROsebery. Foreign Secretary.
had long conference this afternoon with representa-
uves OF all European powers. The Greek Minister
only absent.
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
THE DEATH RATE IN BOSTON.

BOsToS. April "a (SpeciaD.-The total num-
Der OF deaths reported the Board OF Health for the
week s 0O against 2iO the corresponding week last
year showing decrease OF SO DEATHS ami making the
Qcath rate for the week ~
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
JEFFERSON DAVIS ONTHE LABOR PROBLEM

JEFFERSON DAVIS ON THE LABOR PROBLEM
ADVOCATING THE PARTNERSHIP OF THE WORKMAN
WITH THE EMPLOYER.
GALVESTON, April 24.-The following letter
from President Jefferson Davis OF the defunct South
ern Confederacy to II. Pope, OF Marshall. Tex In
which Mr. Davis gives his views as to what legislation
might be adopted bring about harmony ana unity OF
action between capital aud labor, has just been made
public:
DEAUvoIR, Miss, March 27.
MY DEAR SIR: Fully sppreciating the compliment
conveyed by your request for my views as TO what legs
aton might be adopted TO adjust the conhct now gong
capital and labor has called forth the best best
merce overthrown Governments, produced an
archy and crept from tho wreck without solving the
problem With US the contest 10 IN s nciPleht s.se
cheek its growth Solflnterest ami free competition Ior
labor WILL wherever aO0rcrs arc abundant gTe TO the
rich the power to oppre's tho poor cannot
to destroy the motive OF sefnteres for that lies at the
fouudat OF material progress and our Efforts must
therefore be directed to unifying tho ntcrrss OF apo
and capital far this may be DONE by the Legisat-
ure of the state The present form OF the conflict In
our is between associated labor and organLa-
tions employing It, IL is not sufficient answer TO say
that the proe OF labor has advanced unless can DO
sho wp that profits OF labor have moved part Pdssu
with the profits or capital; FOR IN ms as III other tnes
OF com parsyo welfare, We must consider the relative
improvement. a..
The standard OF comfort rises proportonaeiy 10 the
increase Of wealth In country. Your idea OK court OF
arbitration, think has much to rccommendit Inc Or
ganizatiOn OF such court 80 as 10 secure equay Ie
Confidence Of both contsnding parties would require
both nborslity and discretion, and would be ncedfu
that their decisions should be based on somoshing INV
cooperative principle OF Industrial P"rtnersnp. IA
which the Of the employees should be measured
nv the profits OF tue corporation. II in this manner
community OF interest could be established the welfare
suit With sincere regard aud best wishes for you AMI
yours am your friend, JEFFERSON DAVIS.
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
INsPECTING COMnERCIAL ROUTES.
NORFOLK, Va, April 24.-A delegation Of

Congressman visit inspect the inland water routes
OF North Carolina arrived here this morning. and started
the North Carolina sounds. They belong 10 the Con-
mttees Commerce, Rivers aud HarDOrs, and Kali
roads and Canals
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
HOXIE's REPORT TO GOULD.

The following telegram was received at MI
Gouids Oince yesterday:
Sr LOUIS. April "a 1856.
Three hundred aud freight trains. consisting OF
so loaded cars passed the sysom yesterday uu
Increase of 1919 trans 347l loads over same day last
year Weather clear aud pleasant; Trains SeleSAhJ on
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
DROWNED BY THE UPsETrIYG OF A BOAT.

HALIFAX, April 24.-George Grover and
James Harrgan of Torbay. drowned yesterday by
the upsetiuc Of their boat Both married and
leave large families.
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25

PITTsFIELD, Mass, April 24.-The body OF
Simon Dowd the only victim OF tho Leo food not dis
covered before found yesterday deeply buried In
tho partly exposed cellar Of Morins store
TWO + DDS from Dowds door.
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
THE FIRE RECORD.
FLAMES IN A BOX FACTORY.
FIRE COMMISSIONER THE LosER-THE IHsUR-
ANCES

A FIRE COMMISSIONER THE LcsER-THE IHsUR-
ANCES.
A fire broke out early yesterday morning in
blacksmith's shop in the OF No. As Ann-st and
when the reached the place they found that the
flames had extended to Fire Commissioner Smiths box
factory, in tho OF No. AZ. Three alarms wero
sounded promptly, and the flames were extngushed in
a few minutes. Garrett Anderson's machine shop was
damaged $500. and the nckel-plang establishment OF
j. Potty, about $500. Mr. Smiths loss was about 5000
Following is a complete list OF tho risks taken upon
the building and its contents:
Buitiing No. As hnn-sk
Westchcser ........... $500 Clinton ......... $500
ST. Paul ............... 500 Hamburg Bremen.... 500
United States 900 "a Ontauk. 900
Niagara 20
Jutrus Porter. Aieket Plate, etc
German American $500 $500
Mth and Niendnn.
6 $500 In $3.50
Association. 200 Manufactrs & Bldr5.. 2JO
$50 Commercial. 300
Montauk ........... 500 Franklin & Emporium. 800
West, 300 Commercial Union. 600
BOWefy --.-.-..-.-. OOOi
No ll8 N0ssdu-st, BHiid,ng.
London & Lancashire SS25O Merchants. S2IoO
New-York tribune., 1886-04-25
CRIMES AND CASUALrIES-BY TELEGRAPH
MIlRnEpEn Az A FALL In NlISaISSIPPL

MURDERED AT BALL IN MlSsiSSiPPL
NA1CHEZ. Miss April 2L-Wlc whitney, - sou or
J. j. Whitney, OF Jefferson County. was shot three times
and killed by j. u. Wyche AT ball AT H,rrison station.
on the Natchez and Jackson Railroad iaot night. The
shooting was the result VI an old quarrel. The muir
dercr escaped
ASSASSINATION IN OHIO.
BIASCHEsTER ONO. April 2i.-Thomas Bowman yes
terday had Henry krcglcr arrested near Mh1ieboro.
Ohio, for destroy fence After tho examination be-
fore Justice they started home hIeglrr hid himself
IN "A clump OF bushes by tue roadside aud when Bow
man came along shot him dead.