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Evening journal., 1889-10-15
THE EIGHT HOUR FIGHT.
Labor's Champions Discuss It
at Philadelphia.
KNIGHTS AND THE FEDERATION.

A MeetIng OF Representatives 81 Both
These Well Known Labor Organizations.
They Are Working Together Harmoni-
ousiy--what other Workers Are Doing.
PHILADELpmA, Oct Representatives
Of ahe knights Of Labor and the American
Federation OF Labor held a conference at the
Girard house during the afternoon. General
Master Workman Powderly, Secretary
Hayes and A. w. Wright represented the
knights, and President Samuel Gompars
William Martin, Of Pttsburg; Henry Ehuan
and John B, Lennon, OF New York, appeared
for the federation. The conference was
harmonious throughout and lasted three
hours. The present condition OF the eight
hour movement received ftill and free dis
cussion. The knights Representatives stated
that the executive board could do nothing
as a board until the general assembly, which
meets at Atlanta on Nov u next, had acted
in the matter Circulars relating 10 the
eight hour system had been sent to all local
assemblies, and it is likely that delegates to
the General assembly will be fully informed
as to the views OF the people they represent
on the question
Letters 10 Representative Men.
On behalf Of the federation, it was stated
that letters had been sent to representation
men seeking an opinion on the subject aud
the replies received we're In nearly every in
stance favorable. II was agreed that tho
federation would give the knights executive
board, for presentation to the General as
sembly, written statement Of their views
and their plan OF action, and President
6ompers, If possible, would attend the Gem
eral assembly and address the delegates
The knights agreed 70 promptly notify the
federation OF any action that may bo taken
by the General assembly bearing on the
eight-hour question.
With a View TO Harmony.
The present condition OF the relations OF
the different labor organizations 70 each
other was next discussed with a view to
harmonizing various interests and to prevent
disputes and disagreements in future. The
knights offered a written proposition sug-
gesting mutual exchange Of working cards
mutual recognition Of trade labels, and
the adoption Of a rule which would prevent
one body from organizing the suspended or
expelled members Of another.
Third Conference to BE Held.
The federation proposed that the knights
discourage the formation Of trade organ "a.
tions within the order, the promise be ng
made that the federation would urge the
members Of unions to connect themselves
with mixed assemblies Of Knights of Labor.
1t was agreed That the matters above re-
feired 70 should form the subject Of discus
sion at future conferences. This Is Ihe third
conference that has Leen held between the
two organizations. Another will be held be-
tween the General assembly ID Nov. ia and
The convention Of the federation at Boston
on Dec. 10. Before adjournment the gentle.
men present had q general conversation on
the present cond. ion Of the labor movement,
and exchanged views as 10 what would best
promote the success Of the common object
Evening journal., 1889-10-15
Death ~ AIexander Dnncan.

Providence, r. l., Oct. l5-A cablegram
announces the death in London OF Alexan-
der Duncan, formerly OF this city. He
owned real estate here assessed at about
S2,0O0000. He was born in Scotland in
1875, came to America youth, was grad
uated from Yale, practised law in New
York. settled here in 1885, became president
OF the Providence and Worcester railroad,
was a member Of the Peace convention held
just before the war, removed to England in
1853. He gave largely to public institutions
IN this city. He leaves two sons and a
daughter, the widow Of Sir Robert Hay,
Bart
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The rIection A. samo.

AUCKLAND, Oct. 15.-At the time of the
latest adyices from Samoa preparations
were in progress for the election Of king.
AT public meeting held in Apia the pres
ent king and all the foreign representatives.
were in attendance. Malietoa addressed the
people, and in his speech highly praised
Mataafa and advised them to elect him
king As for himself he said he was per-
fectly content TO be vice king. IL is under
stood in Samoa that in case Mataafa is
elected, which seems almost certain, Ger
many viii refuse to recognize him. In that
case serious combinations are Threatened.
Evening journal., 1889-10-15
Desocrating Em erson's Grave.

CoNcoRD, Mass, Oct Is The dissertation
Of Ralph Waldo Emerson's grave Saturday
night has caused much comment here DR..
Edward A. Emerson has returned home,
and appears satisfied with the examination
made by Selectman Keyes, Undertaken Far
rar and Chief Of Police Sanford, on Sunday,
who declare that none Of the rumains have
been taken. The Emerson family desire no
further investigation. A watch win he
continued at the grave for the present and
until a solid vault Of masonry with stone
covering can be constructed. A hole was
dug at the head Of the grave big enough to
admit mans body, and extending down to
the box inclosing the casket The hole was
discovered by chance by visitors TO the ceme-
terry. II is supposed that after getting thus
far with their ghoulish work the miscreants
who dug the hole were frightened away.
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Ex-KinR milan interviewed.

PARIS, Oct Ia Partisan journal has
been interviewing ex King Milan, Of servia,
who says very emphatically that his abdica-
tion Of the seryian throne was not only sim
core, but was intended to be final, and il
final He does not desire TO resume power
IA servia and has no political aims in the
country. He was not al an surprised at the
conduct Of bis former queen, Natalie, In
Belgrade az the present time She was
always fond Of kicking up row upon the
slightest proyocation or no provocation at
All, and the present peculiar condition of
affairs ia Servia gave her an opportunity
sue could not ignore. He ridiculed the sug-
gestion that the ex-queen had any assurances
Of support from Russia, but admitted that
her game was to convince the Servians that
Russia stood behind her
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The Brnkemen,s Cony,n,I,n.

ST PAUL, MINI, Oct l5.--About 700 dele
gates have already arrived 70 take part in
the second annual convention Of the Brother
hood Of Railroad Brakemen which opens
here today In the afternoon the brother
hood held a parade, which was an imposing
affair, there being about fifty carriages and
fully 500 men in line. In the evening pub
lie meeting was held in the armory, attended
by l,50O people, at which questions Of general
interest to railroad men were discussed
Among the speakers were: Governor Merri-
am, Mayor smith, County Attorney Egan,
Judge Williams and Gen Becker Of the
Minnesota railroad and warehouse commits
sion
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onnrlermnsler stoMe.a nellcIsnor.

New HAVEN, Oct l5.-At a meeting Of
Admiral Foote post, @. A. r., the auditors
reported a deficiency Of nearly $4,000 in the
accounts Of Quartermaster William H. Stowe.
Mr. Stowe has been very prominent in Grand
Army circles, and was FOR years instructor
In military tactics at Gen. Russell's prepara-
tory school He has been quartermaster Of
the post for seven years, and has stood high
in business and social circles There was
much feeling expressed at the meeting over
the fact that the auditors quarterly exami-
nations OF Stoves accounts have been mere
liz formal for some years past.
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VOTES THROWN OUT.
Democratic Ballots Excluded In Montana.
The state May be Republican.

Democratic Ballots Excluded In Montana.
The State May be Republican.
HELENA, Mon, Oct 15.-The canvassers
in Silver Bow county threw out the vote in
what is known as the railroad precinct, which
gave the Democrats a majority Of ia. Ii
this action is upheld by the courts it will
seat the entire Republican delegation from
that county eleven nlembers), overcome the
Democratic majority in the legislature, and
give the Republicans control Of that body.
The Democratic managers will ask Judge
De Wolfe for a writ Of mandamus to compel
the canvassers TO count the rejected precinct.
The throwing out Of this precinct, while il
reduces Toole's vote for governor, does not
overcome his majority.
The Democratic ST to committee have is
sued statement and protest in regard 70 the
action Of the Silver Bow canvassers.
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An AlIeged Polsoner Arrestsa.

LISBON, n. H., Oct. 15.-Chauncey NJ.
Williams, Of Lisbon, was arrested on sus-
picion Of attempting TO poison Frank Foster
and family 1t was found that about two
pounds Of Paris green had been tied in a
bag and hung in water tank used by the
family. Williams being suspected search
was made and strong circumstantial evi-
dence secured. Williams was arraigned be-
fore Justice Foster, waived examination and
was bound over to the November term Of
court. Not securing bail he was taken to
the Haverhill jail.
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sevornI scbooners Asbore.

VINEYARD HAVEN, Mass, Oct 15.-A vio-
lent gale has prevailed here all day At
noon the schooner Richard S., Of Tisbury,
parted chains and went ashore at the head
Of the harbor. A small feet Of schooners is
harbored here. The schooner Nellie Clark,
Of Eastport, Ne, St. John for New York,
loaded with lumber, parted both chains in
the harbor and ran ashore near the steam
boat wharf at the head Of the harbor, where
she now lies, bilged She schooner Benja-
min English, Of Elizabethport, N. j., is
also ashore and well up on the beach at the
head Of the harbor.
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Ha Ennrht hi Ia1a-

BmDEFoRD, Me-, Oct l5-Capt Risf-
worth Jordan died here, aged 05 years. He
was for twenty years master on the Saco and
Boston packet line. During the war Of 1919
be was one Of the eighteen who went to Fort
Hill 70 drive the English cruisers out Of Saco
harbOr. He was a member OF the first citw
council Of Biddeford, and was one OF the old
est Masons in Maine. having joined the order
in Newborn, n. c., in 1871 lie followed the
sea from early manhood 70 old age.
Evening journal., 1889-10-15
THE eplscopALlAN CONVENTION.
The Work Of the Day--Tha Delegates
Bnnqneted at neImnninn,s


Banqueted at Delmoniro's.
NEW York Oct. l5.-In the Eoiscopalian
convention S. Corning Judds rlotion that
the title Protestant Episcopaln be changed
to American Church, on the ground that
the former title was indefinite was referred
to the committee ON the prayer books.
After secess the Rev. William b. Gordon
made a langthy report ON missionary work
in Mexico. The committee 70 whom was re-
ferred the report Of the board OF managers
OF Foreign and Domestic missions regarding
the proposed million dollar enrolment fund,
which failed Of its purpose, suggested that
the money be returned to the subscri bers.
Laid on the table, The committee on colored
eyangelization presented its report, and
moved that s4O,000 be appropriated for the
purposes OF the committee for the ensuing
two years. Carried
The return OF the money subscribed to the
enrolment fund was further discussed but
without action the convention adjourned.
Evening journal., 1889-10-15
Bismarcig nnd tho Crar.

BERLIN, Oc. l5.-Prince Bismarck held a
fnnl and prolonged interview with the czar
at the Russian embassy. The conversation
was extremely amicable The Emperor
William seizing the earliest chance Of learn
ing the result of the interview drove with
Prince Bismarck back TO the ehancellor's
residence Political circles here are highly
satisfied with the exchange Of views between
Emperor William and the cznr 1t is be-
lieved that peace Is assured on the basis that
Bulgaria belongs 20 Russian and Seryia to
Austrian spheres Of interest.
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A phi1ndeinhia rnilnre-

PHILADELPHIA, Oct 15--Clark a Keen,
manufacturers Of worsteds at i,72O South
Second street, have assigned to Charles ].
Webb; liabilities not known It is said that
the losses viii fall chiefly on banks that have
discounted the firms paper, and on yarn
men from whom raw material was pur
cheed. The firm bought no wool Five
hundred hands are thrown out by the closing
of the works
Evening journal., 1889-10-15
Boston Failures,

Boston, Oct t5.-The creditors Of the
Union Stove company held meeting when
its liabilities were stated TO be $751; sos, Of
which $l6,50O is secured; assets nominally
SOS, 900 The general feeling was that all
creditors would be paid in full Two addi-
tional assignees were chosen. John G..
Walker, dealer in provisions, etc, has as
signed TO Albert ID. Rogers Liabilities
about sl4,0 600 The assets are such that the
will probably get good dividend
Evening journal., 1889-10-15
A.snsqlnations N Kentucl,v.

LOUISVILLE, Ky, Oct 15-A couple Of
murders were reported from the mountains
of Bell county, KY. John Cawood, promi-
nent citizen Of Harlan county, was killed at
Martin Greek by an unknown assassin, being
shot from ambush. The other killing oc-
CURED on Greasy creek. Milt Jones had a
difficulty with his cous in, named Jim Jones,
over the payment Of a debt. Milt called his
cousin into his yard, telling him he wanted
'to settle the debit when he killed him with
a Winchester The murderer then made his
escape.
Evening journal., 1889-10-15
AL Anered pefaulter confes.es .rndrment

CHICAGO, Oct ia. Z. Peck, the all
legged defaulting cashier in the Chicago
agency OF the Lorillard's tobacco house, has
appeared before Judge Clifford and entered
confession Of Judgment in favor Of the
firm for $500
Evening journal., 1889-10-15
A Memorable Fnrst Nlrht.

NEW YORK, Oct. l5.-Edwin Booth and
Mime. Modjeska opened their New York sea-
son at the Broadway theatre, and the occasion
proved an attractive one. the audience being
unusually large and demonstrative. Another
interesting theatrical event was the appear
ance Of Joseph jefferson and W. J. Florence
IN "Ihe Rivals" at the Star theatre Tbs
popular comedians were warmly received
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renstinr the Delerntes.

BUFFALO, ~ ", Oct. 15-The delegates
to the Pan-American congress spent the day
in visiting the Aurora stock farms, the ele-
vators and other places Of interest Late in
the afternoon they were rendered an inform.
al tea at the Merchants Exchange, and
in the evening they sat as guests at com
plimentary dinner at the Iroquois hotel
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nnston,. Nem Theatre.

BosToN, Oct. l5.-The new fremont thea
tire Of Messrs Abbey & Schoetfel, situated
on fremont street near Boylston was form
ally opened, large audience Witnessing the
play Of David Garrick,n by the Charles
Wyndham company. The theatre is a spa
Cious and beautiful edifice.
Evening journal., 1889-10-15
Tho DoIegates nnnouete,l

NEw York, Oct. Is The Church club
gave a reception at Delmonico's to the dele
gates attending the Episcopal convention.
President Everett r Wheeler, OF the club;
Bishop Williams, Of Connecticut; S. Corning
Judd, Of Chicago; Bishop Wilmer, Of Ala
bama, and Rev Dr. Davenport, Of Cairo,
Ills, were the speakers
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Low wnter in the nnnnI.

LocKPoRT, n ", Oct Is The canal
water was shut of on the Eighteen mile
creek, closing down all the vast industries
dependent on the water power This is caused
by low water at Buffalo Many boats are
aground at Tonawanda. The level is eight
inches lower at Tonawanda now.
Evening journal., 1889-10-15
A Hntfnlo Tailnre.

BUFFALO. n ". Oct l5-Abraham d,
Davis, OF los Seneca street, millinery and
dry goods merchant. has failed. Execution
amounting 70 ahout Si4,U00 was made by tie
sheriff uron bis property. Il is said That NJ
E.-giss assets wi more thau cover his liz
bl.ties.
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chief Arthur u There.

DENVER Colo, Oct. l5-Fifty delegates to
the national convention Of Locomotive En-
gineers, which meets here Wednesday, have
arrived Chief Arthur and other officers ar
rived this morning.
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A. Ola nntel Nan nend.

PERRY, ~ ". Oct l5.-Artemus B. Walker,
the oldest hotel keeper in western New York,
proprietor Of he Walker hotel here and the
Walker house at Silver Lake, died Of brain
fever. He was 76 years Of age.
Evening journal., 1889-10-15
Engineers and stokers strike.

ANTWERP, Oct l5-All the engineers and
stokers on the transatlantic steamers lying
at this port have struck for an increase in
wages, and number Of vessels ready to sail
are delayed III Consequence
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noih Mashed overhaard.

BosroN, Oct l5-Capt Whalen, Of the
fishing schooner William Emerson. Of Bos-
ton, and Patrick Jennings, one OF the crew,
were washed overheard and drowned IN tho
bay by a sudden squall B.th leave fauliiies
ia BnSfnn
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L.nnndrrmnn nIeet

BUFFALO, n r., Oct l5.-The seventh an
nual convention Of tho National Laundry
mems association was called TO order at the
Genesee house by President J. p. Purchase,
of Minneapolis About $50 delegates are in
attendance.
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a nInrderer Ixnnhe.l-

CHARLOTTE, n. G., Oct. l5--A special to
The Chronicle, says: Robert Berrier, who
shot and killed his mothei-in-law, Mrs Wal
ger, near Lexington, last week, was captured
near Greensboro, and lynched. He was
hanged to a tree on the outskirts Of the town.
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rwombIv Admitted q nail.

CHICAGO, Oct. l5--Seth Twombly, tho en-
gineer who is mainly responsible for thu
Washington Heights accident on the Rock
Island railroad, was admitted to bail by
Judge Baker in the sum of $25, 600, covering
all the seven cases on which he is held.
Evening journal., 1889-10-15
a.G GUNS OVER THE SEA.
The Size Of Germany's Cannon
Greatly Exaggerated.
rHEY ARE BIG ENOUGH, THOUGH

And Krupp's Largest Specimen Weighs
About $50 Tons--Smailer Ordinance liz
Now Prcferred-Prinee Bismarck and
the Gar.
LONDON, Oct. i4-Recertly report weuf
the rounds Of the English press to the effect
that the well known gunmakers, Measrs.
hrupp, of Essen, had shipped at Hamburg,
Tor the fortifcations of Cronstadt. monster
piece Of ordnance weighing 285 tons The
length Of this gun WAS said to be 40 feet, sts
ealiber i3l4 inches and its diameter 6 u feet,
while we were further told that its range
was II miles, and that a foot long projec-
tile, weighing 1900 pounds, fired from is
with 100 pounds Of powder would penetrats
1917 inches Of armor.
Krnpp's Largest Cannon.
In the first place there is no 235-ton gun in
existence; in the second when there is we
shall assurediy expect from it'better results
than have been attained BY its predecessors.
krupp's largest gun is said to weigh $50
tons II is not quite As feet long, and with
,2S3 pounds Of powder il can throw pro-
iectile Of $500 pounds through 90 inches Of
wrought iron The same firm has also
manufactured or designed guns Of l39 and
lia tons, the latter for the Qualifications at
Spezzla.
Italy Has the Rtg Fellows.
For much better results, however, even
than those accredited TO this apocryphal
gun, we can look in Engan Armstrong;
lOl-ton gun, mounted in the Duilio and other
Italian men-of-war, Is 50 feet long and it's
ealber II inches, 1t can throw a 1000
pound projectile with ~ pounds Of powder
through 32s inches Of wrought iron This
record beats She imaginary gun, and the
Armstrong l03-ton guns carried by the Ital-
ian ships the Lauria and the Doria, and the
llO-ton guns Of the Benbow and the Victo-
ria now give better results Designs for a
gun Of la6 tons are said 20 be in the royal
gun factory at Woolwich
The Rage for Large Guns over.
The rage for large guns, however, is dying
out, and everything points to smaller guns
being used in preference. both ahoat and
ashore The British 67-ton gun puts /, $50
pound proiectile through thirty inches Of ar
NOR The French 47-ton gun, with a 925
pound projectile, can pierce twenty-three
and one-ilfth inches Of wrought iron at the
muzzle, aud Its range Is eleven and one-hale
miles
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r. z. ROBINSON g. CO.,

BANKERS AND BROKERS'
Corner Fourth and Market Streets
FOR SALE.
80 shares Of the Wilmington Coal Gas Com
panys stock
shares of the Delaware Railroad stock
Is shares Masonic Hall Company Stock.
Stocks bought and sold In the New York
PHILADELPHIA and Boston markets on commits
sion.
Letters OF credit given, available in all parts
The world, and drafts on England ireland.
france, Germany and Switzerland issued.
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~ C.nD,,. pl.n - n CniIt. :,

CAMrEN = Ocl. +, -Cuaikley La
Coney was ol.lia.iy arfaigned 70 answer TO
the iniiet.acnt charging him with the mur-
der Of his niece, Annie lie Coney, aud pleadesg
not guilty -
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A uur,Iercr E,efused cIcmenev.

HAaalsBURG, Pa, Oct l5-The board Of
paidnas has refused clemency to Peter
RsTnnawski. the Schuylkhl county Hum
.-ngisu und.e ssgtea-a u ~ hanged Oct. .,
tcl murder
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rlntt.hnre Grocers Asslrn.

PLArTsBuR0, \. Y, Oct l5.-Brace &
Wood, prominent grorers, have assigned.
Liabilities not yet known; assets ccmpara-
lively z-asd.
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A REUNITED PEOPLE.
Gordon, the southern General, warmly
Received by Chicago People,

Gordon, the Southern General, Warmly
Received by Chicago People.
CHICAGO, Dec. Cheering and shout.
ing to be remembered for long time,
shook Central Music Hall last night
Nearly 5000 typical people Of a Northern
city were applauding a Confederate
General, who, carried away by the spirit
Of the moment, was grasping In his
hands the stars and stripes, and In burn.
ing words apostrophlzing the flag he
fought ON many bloody field. General
J. B Gordon, Governor Of the State Of
Georgia, was the speaker.
The assemblage had gathered In the
interest OF a monument to the Conieder-
ate dead In Chicago, and the Golfers Of
the box Office were full. On the stage
we're score Of the most prominent pro.
fessional aud business men Of Chicago,
and presidingas chairman was the Mayor
Of the city.
Another storm ot applause began when
Mayor Cregier introduced General Cor
don as "the Governor OF a sister State 10
Illinois; one OF tue United States and
may It be united through all time with
all the States constituting this great
Union. The statesman and soldier,
The outbursts Of cheering here cut short
whatever followed OF introduction, but
all was suddenly huShed as General
Gordon, In a voice tremulous with emo.
ton, began his address, which was an
eloquent and earnest one, and received
with great applause.