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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-28
TgE STRIKE AT ROTTERDAM
AID AND COMFORT FOR THE WoRkMEN
FROM LONDON,
n,sprpsr GATHERING OF STRIKERS
WITH THEIR sABREs-sHiPPlNe DE-
,,yrp BY THE TROUBLE

TAME
,.aor, Sept 27.-The strike which started
.uonc the dock laborers Is spreading TO other
.una,;ons The employees Of several cigar
Sostnr;os have Joined the movement. The strikers,
L..dn5 by Socialistic leaders, paraded the streets
.h,s morning, and afterward attempted TO pre-
,,.n, tbe loading of the steamer Holland. The
,oIice intervened, and the loading of the steamer
nrocceded Several of the shipowners have re-
solved not TO grant the increase Of wages de-
manded by the strikers.
Bodies Of the strikers gathered together this
afternoon and became so menacing in their demon
STATIONS that the police dispersed them with their
sabres. The Communal Guard was called out to
assist the police in preserving order.
The Burgomaster has issued proclamation pro-
hbiting the holding of meetings in the streets.
In the collision between the police and the
strikers no one was seriously injured
Many vessels are detained in consequence of
The strike
The strikers demand an increase Of 25 per cent
Ind higher rate for overtime. The strike began
by 1000 hghtcrmen stopping work.
London, Sept 27.-John Williams, the we'll
known Socialist has been arrested in this city on
O charge of intimidating men who were going to
Rotterdam TO take the places of strikers
Mr. Tillett, one of the leaders of the recent
strike in London, will probably 60 to Rotterdam
tomorrow TO exercise his influence in behalf of
the strikers lie has sent pic<ets TO Harwlch
the princi pal point of departure of steamers for
Rotterdam, and they have already stopped many
blackhgs' who were on the way 20 ROtter-
dam to take the places of strikers. committee
of the Dock Laborers' Union held q meeting at
the Wade Arms public house tonight TO discuss
the question of sending money TO aid the strikers
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-28
GOLD NINE DISCOVERED IN CHINA

Chicago sept. GA dispatch from Portland, Ore,
bays; News of the discovery of rich god-bearfng
quartz In the province Of Canton, China, about 100
miles from the city of Canton, has been received here
by seid Back, prominent Chinese merchant The
discovery was made five months ago. when Chinese
merchants OF the coast organized company with
100000 capital Experts from New-YOrk who ex-
amined the ledge report that the rock assays from
1878 10 S400 per ton. The ledge Is mile and half
long and thirty feet thick. The Governor of the
province when he heari of the discovery issued a
proclamation against mining 1t is the intention OF
Tne company spend 5000 900 for machinery in the
shed sShned States. Americans will be employed to work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-28
n1sAsTRoUs FLOODS IN MEXICO.

City Of Mexico, Sept. %, via GalvestOn.-The city
Of Lagos partially inundated In eight of the wsls
and in several villages in ts.vicnty the streets and
open spaces are entirely covered by water. de
tachmcnt OF Federal troops is engaged I'm providing FOR
the safety Of the sufferers by the overflow. These
floods, which steadily increasing. have done great
damage to crops but no lives have been lost Mexican
Central trains delayed at Lagos by the floods.
Heavy floods also reported throughout the state OF
Chiapas, where they have rendered the roads mpas-
sable. Yesterday mornings noIth-bOund train over
the National Railroad thrown from the track near
Ceaya, and on account of the accident mails cannot
pass either way Fears entertained that the BRUCE
at Celaya Will be washed away.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-28
An ALLEGED LABOR CONSPIRACY.
DISCLOSURES RESPECTING A PLOT TO WRECK
THE ST LOUIS BRIDGE

THE ST. LOUIS BRIDGE
St. Louis, Sept 27-At the time of the great strike
on the Missouri Pacific Railroad system in the spring
of 1856. freight train was wrecked wyandotte
Kan, and two Of its killed. and that number OF
knights of Labor strikers arrested charged with
the act One Of the arrested men, George Hamilton
was tried and acquitted and the other were dis
missed on a nolle prosequ. Subsequently Mike Leary
and Robert Ccos, two OF the arrested Knights Drought
suit against the Missouri Pacific Company for damages
for malicious prosecution, and yesterday deposlhons
were iahen here I'm this case Icy b. p Waggoncr' ol
AtchIson. Kan attorney for the Missouri Paclnc'
These dispositions are given by Knights of Labor said to
be moro or less dissatisfied with the order. and 1t Is
alleged that they show that the order took the Wy
andotte train wreckers directly under its protection
and spent 100000 Of It's general fund In their de
Also that in spirit Of revenge over the failure OF the
strike, the Missouri car works. at et
Charles, No, and the Nandaia Tesht
depot in East st. Louis were destroyed py
fire. and that plan was devised TO blow up bridge
here by floating dynamite laden barge against it,
but this was not carried out The names Of the
alleged consplrators were given. and It was stated
that men much higher in the ranks OF the knights
knew much about these things. In view OF these
statements II Is said that Master Workman Po"dery
and Secretary Hayes, when they arrive mere heAo H
week, will be put through the affidavit mill anu @ tme
other members of the executive board Will be com
PEELED to tell what they know. Local labor leshers
vestigatlon and view the Of the railroad company
a bold OF bluff nended 10 frghten Othcr ueIei
ants from suing the road and also 10 scare PowderB
from coming here to Investigate the indorsemsno d vi
Thomas Furong the applicant Tor the oinco Vi "''0
OF the United States Secret service -,-,.
FIirlong was bitter prosecutor OF the hnlehe
during the Southwest strike When his name Ga dp dp
for President Harrisons consideration, Powderly maze
a strong objection. John McGarry aud NJ d. shaw
OF this city leading knights OF Labor went 10 PowuuIS
and submitted letters showing that the Southwestern
knights indorsed Furl0ng. Powderly Withdrew ms
objection II was subsequently discovered that the
letters were forged, and Pcwderly again put In an
objection. Attempts were made TO eXpe shaw ana ann
McGarry, but these failed The breach widened unul
the order Is now split asunder in the Southwest.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-28
THE SUNDAY OBSERVANCE CONGRESS.

Paris, Sept 27.-The Sunday Observance Congress
passed resolution yesterday to the effect that in
cases where the observance Of Sunday IS impossible,
weekly holiday should be given to employes. The
Congress also adopted resolution advising employers
not TO pay their men on Saturday or Sunday
The President of the United States in letter to the
Congress, said
Experience and observation have convinced me that
every who works with hands and head needs the
rest which the sabbath alone can give. Philanthro-
pists and Christians may view the question from diff
ferent points, but whether regard man ami
immortal being, we should unite 10 assure
him the rest Which body and mind both require TO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-28
MAJOR BURKE SAYS HE WILL COME BACK.
THE EX.TREAsURER OF LOUISIANA DISCUSSES


THE CHARGES AGAINST HIN.
London Sept ga representative of the Associated
Press called upon Major T. A. Burke, of New Orleans,
exTNeasurer of the state of Louisiana, at his hotel
this morning. Major Burke was busy in the dispatch
of business, preparatory 10 his departure for America
on the EtTura tomorrow. When asked II he desired
TO make any statement In regard TO alleged irregu
larity in connection with the State bonds when he was
Treasurer of Louisiana Major Burke expressed regret
that he was not in condition give full information.
He had no knowledge of the charges that had been
made or of the present situation at NewOrleans eX-
cept such had been conveyed TO him In few
brief cable dispatches. These were not adequate to
enable him fully 10 understand what charges had
been made. lie had gathered fTom them, however,
that the situation of sufficient gravity to make
highly expedent for him TO return TO America at once
This would involve the abandonment for the present
OF important business interests in London, which
would be likely 20 result in serious pecunary loss.
But he did not hesitate to make the sacrifice, for he
felt that he must hasten home in order TO meet at
once any question that might arise touching the adj
mnistraon of the Office of state Treasurer during the
nine years of his incumbency.
For two years of the period that he held office his
time and attention were almost wholly absorbed in
the work of the Interna tonal Exposition at New
a-s.a-- abe afai1s nf tha State
Trcasurer's Office left almost entirely I'm the
hands of men in whom he had absolute confidence
At the time when he surrendered the Office an exhaust
I've inquiry into its administration made by
legislative committee, aided by experts from five
banks and from the commercial agencies Of Il. c. Dun
Co. and Bradsueet's. The report of this committee.
issued in July, 1887, makes the position of the
pons perfectly clear. Major Burke emphasized tire
fact that il his special request that the com
mttee of inquiry examined singy every coupon that
had been paid.
He denied that he paid any invalid coupons,
A small number of coupons, he declares, were put
aside and never paid. These are now In his pos
show themselves.
the determination his return to go fully into the
whole matter he realizes the seriousness of the
situation. But he thought 10 undesirable, II not i'm
possible TO discuss such involved questions inteh-
gently in London he preferred 10 wait I'LL he reached
home and had the light of full information. In
cluson, Major Burke saId with emphasis " II il can
be shown that indebted to the state OF Louisiana
goods
Major Burke's health is feeble. He has been under
going surgical operations during the past four
months. Mrs Burke also has been Frustrated with
illness,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-28
A FUSION ARRANGEMENT IN BALTIMORE.
REPUBLICANS AND INDEPENDENT DEMOCRATS
TO WORK TOGETHER THIS FALL.

Baltimore. Sept. 81 (speciaD-Candiiates for ths
Legislature from the Ist lid and lid Districts Balti.
City, were tonight nominated by the Republican
and Independent parties under the fusion arrange
ment. The Independent Democrats named the candi-
dates for the Legislature and the City Council in the
Is and lid Districts, comprising the lower wards ana
the Republicans had their choice in tho lid District
Some OF the Republican antifusonists object 10 the
action Of the Young Mems Republican Club In forming
combination with the Independent Democrats and
the Reform League TO beat the German machine, but
when the whole ticket Is formed It is believed that tho
party will unite and work for its success The Re-
publicans all in favor of Alexander Shaw for
Mayor, and the Independents alike solid for him
Prominent Republican leaders to-day, In explaining the
benefit be derived from the fusion movement, stated
that when they agreed 10 let the Independents have
the naming OF the legislative candidates from the Ist
and lid city districts they practically conceded moth.
ing, there is not the slightest chance for the Re-
pubeans elect single member OF the Legislature
from either OF these districts. while in the lid Dis
trict, which two years ago carried by the Demo
crats by baro majority, the Republicans
name all the candidates. and. by thel,
deal7 in the lower wards, the active coopera
ton Of the Independents.
W. W. Johnson chairman of the Republican City
Executive Committee, said today that he had NOT
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-28
4 POoR GRAPE CROP IN THE CENTRAL HUDSON

Kingston, y. Y, Sept. 81 (specaD.-It turns out
that the grape crop along the Central Hudson IS not
over one-third the average yield The best Informed
and the Intelligent growers now agree that It IS
the poorest yield Of grapes in this great vineyard Sec
ton known in the history Of the industry. The dam
age from disease has been great before, and
the flooding rains nave been highly injurious. The
Concord Is one Of the varieties most affected, and
largely grown here. Champion was the worst of all
Niagara also Jared badly The only grape which es
capped both rot and midcw entirely is said 10 be the
Ulster Peaches were also injured by the later
storms but much fine fruit has already been marketed
and a large quantity Of still finer peaches will 20 for
ward IN October The apple yield is small and IN
feriOr,
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-28
4 NEw coL1EcroR or crsrOMs Ar NEw. .HAvEN.

New Haven, Conn, Sept 81 CSpeciaD.-Colonel
A. H. Kellam of this city, today received telegram
from Secretary Window informing him that President
Harrison had nominated him for Collector of Customs
at New Haven. to succeed the Democratic Collector
j. G.. Blxbce. resigned Colonel Kellam was Deputy
Collector OF Customs under Colonel 4. j. BuIs, having
served from 1851 TO 1850 lie Is member OF Ie
Republicans in the city. His appointment gives
general satisfaction. His chief competitor was Con
eral W. H. pierpOnt a prominent Grand Army man.
Colonel Kelam has forwarded his bond and Will as
sumo Office October /.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-28
TRYING TO BUY wooLLEy AND IRON MILLS

rPvIyG 10 BUY WOOLLEY AND IRON MILLS.
Norristown. Penn, Sept 27.-The big English syn
a,cate that has been negotiating Of late for various
Industries in the East IS now endeavoring TO secure
the great Lees woolen Mils property, at Bridgeport
and the Pencoyd Iron Works, opposite Manayunk IN
Montgomery County. The Lees Woollen Mills con
sume about one-eghth Of all the wool imported INTO
this country. and are estimated to be worth M tuiiy
~ 600 900 while the plant OF the PencOyd works Is
ai,cd ~ 20 600 600 owned by A. q =. Roberts Co.
of Pbiladeiphla II said the Pencoyd "orKs caiio'
he bought for less than "A ,OOO.OOO
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-28
AT THE n,vvrp To N1v1srrp pr1rr p

.,, iin, sept. 27.-Among the guests present at the
~ gwen last night by Count Herbert Bismarck TO
nnn"in walter Phelps, the American Minister, were
-naiguiS Deeara Italian Charge d'Afaires Mr. Beau
D'.Isn Charge d'Afares; Baron Won der Goltz,
Chief OF the Admiralty. Uarr Won WcdoII persdorf
s, VI ,no feichstag Herr Won Alvenseben re
eral Won Hahnke. VIZ NN''0N "'"'0'' anu JUL
The "Tagebiatt,' referring 10 the presentation nv
Mr. Phelps OF his cTedentals As I'njtad STATE Minis
speech OF Mr. Phelps VIII find Wige ecb % a ~ 'r
and America, and Will confute the yeyy ~ hy
ference. 'Ao 0"ino" Noh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-28
OVERISSUE OF THE CHICAGO TIMES" STOCK

Chicago, Sept ~ (SpecaD.-The case Of James j..
West and Charles F. Graham in which both defendants
are charged with the criminal offence of Overissung
Chicago Tines Stock, was resumed this morning.
Attorney James +. Monroe told how he had checked
up the stock book the advice of Attorney Welgey
lie found that 80 shares had been cancelled. With
reference to the $40 shares which have caused so
much trouble and could not be accounted for, the
witness said that they credited to Mr.. West on
the advice Of other interested persons. Mr. Cobb
the rerorter who first published the story Of the
overisse was called to the stand by the defence TO
show from whom he had received the information
The prosecution objected and were sustained Dy the
court.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-28
IN BEHALF OF CONVICTED AsARcBrsrs

Chicago Sept 81 (specaD.-A great deal of mystery
surrounds the attempt made by counsel for the con.
vcted Anarchists now in Joliet penitertiary, schwab,
Fielden and Ncebe such amendment of the
record of the State Supreme Court will show
that the accused were not present in person
when the decision Of the supreme Court on the ap-
peal was announced. II Is given out that the cor
rectiOn sought In order that the may be taken
to the United States Supreme Court The attorneys
identified with the affair refuse TO talk concerning
their motives but content themselves with the state
ment that there is something back Of it all that will
be developed in due season.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-28
YEARS OF WORK FOR THE NEW COURT.

Albany, sept. - (SpecaD.-Thcre seems to be
little chance for the Second Division of the Court Of
Appeals to be relieved of the duties for which IT
created in several years at least. The calendar
Of the Court of Appeals, in press shows total
Of s25 new causes. There 600 untred causes
on the old cacndar. which was made up I'm June,
1888. These transferred TO the Second Division
1he old Court will take the new calendar. IL VIII
lake at least years 10 clear these calendars, AMI
4 cases continue to come I'm as they have I'm the
past year. there will be equally as big calendars
when these exhausted.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-28

TWELVE FAMILIES WENT OUT AND CAME BACK.
A lamp in the room OF Mrs Russell, on the second
floor of the tenement house No 226 East Fifty seventh
ST. was upset by accident at l a. IN. yesterday, and
the bed caught fire Mrs. Russell Frustrated by
the smoke and was in danger Of death when Policeman
QUINN of the Twenty third Precinct, dragged her out
She soon revived in the open air and refused to 60
TO a hospital. Twelve families fed from the house
in their night clothes, and MIS- McAndrews. bel
ridden woman eighty years Of a;e, was car led TO the
roof. while one healthy woman on an upper moor
slept soundly through all the excitement The fire
put out in MIS-. RussellS rooms and the damage
igh
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-28
4 TRAIN D1roHEp BY STRAY COW.

Bellefonte, Penn, Sept. GA train the Lewis
burg ana Tyrone Railroad rounding sharp curve about
Two miles from here today struck a COW and was
thrown from the track 1t ran a short distance on
the cross-ties, and then the engine plunged down
embankment, carrying the baggage-car with It. TWO
persons were severely hurt and nearly all those the
train were bruised and battered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-28
4 MASSACHUSETTS, GRAND JURY,s woRK.

Springfield. Mass, sept. 27.-The Grand Jury this
afternoon reported indictments for murder in the first
degree against John DAILY, Of West Springfield. for
shooting Wlnslow NJ. Abbott, who went 10 Days
house on the night OF August 81 to arrest him for
drunkenness, and against Mrs. Lizzie brennan OF
Holyokc. charged with poisoning her son Thomas IN
order 10 get the amount Of life insurance policy
Il f. stewart who was arrested at the Hotel Warwick
IN borserace week for having burglars tools In his
Dosses SION was also Indicted. stewart proves 10 be
ibe notorious criminal Jacob Cannon, who stole sooOO
worth of diamonds at New-Orleans In 1856.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-28
COLLISION IN THE SOUND.
THE STEAMER PROVIDENCE DAMAGED ON
HER LAST DAY OUT.
A SCHOONER CRASHING INTO HER sIDE-PART
OF THE DECKS RIPPED UP-A LIGHT SEA
FAVORED THE DAMAGED VESSEL.

Newport r. l., Sept. 27.-The steamer Providence,
OF the Old Colony Line, was In collision last night
with the threemasted schooner Airs, Captain Farms
worth, of ST. John, for Ncw-Yorb The Providence
reached her dock here this morning late in consequence
wheel open for sixty feet. The accident occurred
about o'clock of Schuylers Light twenty-five miles
from New-York The pilot of the steamer claims that
the schooner displayed lights. The schooner
struck the steamer head ripping out sixty feet of
he main deck guards with small portion Of the
upper part of the hull about thirty feet Of the upper
ueck guards, taking out five of the outside staerOOns
Inc schooner had her whcel-head carried away The
ITOVdence camc to anchor az and sent out two
small boats, I'm which the crew of the schooner were
taken of and landed Hart Island. 1t was found
mat the captain Of the schooner was badly injured by
'he wheel, the force Of the collision taking every
spoke The Providence came through all right with
uer side open, the sea having only slight swell and
the steamer being kept well over to port. The
passengers on the starbOam side we're somewhat
frightened, but some the port side didn't know OF
dhe collision till morning One stateroom had its
uOOr Hppel out, and old lady who occupied the
,IOoin fell through on her bed TO the deck below,
"a ,adnuing on some bags below uninjured. The damage
10 the steamer Is being repaired but will not be
mas tened. as the Providence was to have been taken
on the line tomorrow and be replaced by the Old
|Oiony without delay to travel.
The schooner Avis is at City Island and her report
WOrlh: says that the schooner run into by the
fONldence of Gangway Buoy. Captain FarnSworth
was badly injured by the wheel, which tore open his
lnleh from The under part around TO the top, the
wound extending to the abdomen. The livis's bow
SPr, ngJibbOom. stern and fgurehead broken
aud her headgear carried away.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-28
poervlsTEBS HELD FOR TRIAL.

Norwich. Conn. sept, 27.-James 7. Goodncn, OK
nostmaster az NorwichtOwn, was before Chled o'a1e
commissioner Tenney to-day, charged with Volauon
n the po,h laws in the Paiser matter al" vas
pIaced under 300 bonds TO appear on MohudS io'
.a,,rinat,on. James L. Downcr. formerly postmaster
= =. ,,t, hos been held In $500 bonds by United
S,atcs Commissoncr Brandegee. Of New-LOndoh
cbargcd with similar violation ob the law
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-28
POSTAL CLERKS HURT IN A TEAM ACCIDENT.

POSTIL CLERhS HUNT N 4 IKIIN ACCIUhNI'
Greonsburg, Ind, Sept 27.-Englne No. 2O6, tender
postal and baggage and two day coaches diichcd
while running fifty miles an hour by open switch
at McCOy's, six miles east OF Grecnsburs early uIs
morning. Engineer seth WinslOw, OF GrecnsbuIg, and
fireman Frank Moran Of indianapolis were thrown
into nciehboring cornfeld Wnslow unhurt,
but Moran sustained confusion Of the shoulder
The postal clerks, all from Cincinnati, were hurt as
follows: Charles Fisher. Emwood Place, bruised on
the hip: David Rosenbaum, severely cut about lhe
head and otherwise bruised \. W Carnahan, slightly
bruised the head and hip. No passengers were
hur. II IS believed that train wrechers caused the
arcident. The linc is now open, track having been
laid around the wreck
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-28
BUSINESS PORTION OF A VILLAGE DEsTRc

Cresco, Iowa, sept. 27.-Ths city was Yesterday
visited by terrible fire, that burned all the build
lngs on both sides Of Mainst, north of the Court
House. Twenty-Five business houses are in ashes
The heaviest losses follows II. Caward.
$4,000 insurance 80 ,O00 A. H. Cawar, loss $lO 900
on buildings and goods, insurance and goods saved
$1,000; g. VI. Everden loss $12 900, insurance and
goods saved $4,000; L. f. Smith, of The Times"
loss $1,000 insurance 81 900; G.. II. Kellogg. loss
$1,000, no insurance reported. VI. b. Dolttle, f.
Ladlow. Mrs. Long, Banks d Son. Rutherford d John
son, Mrs. Cole and others heavy losers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-09-28
HAS A MAMA FOR SETT.

indianapolis, Sept. 27.-A peculiar death occurred
here yesterday. Mrs. sler had four children, whom
she would leave at home when at her work Among
the children IS three yearOld boy who has mania
for using matches and setting ERE everything that
can be ignlted lie set fire TO his baby sisters cloth
ing and held blazing paper 10 the lnfanis face
while his mother out yesterday burning the baby
so horribly that she died. When crowd had gathered
IN the house after the infant bad been burned death
the yOungSter tried 10 set fire 10 the clothing OF
nelghbor's little GIRL and was prevented from doing
so only BY force.