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The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
COMMUNISM IN ST. LOUIS.

St. Louis, Mo-, has a genuine commun- ist club .hich is striving. to organize a communist colony. The club publishes a newspaper, The Altruist, A. Longley, edi- tor, 901 Olive street. The preamble of the society reads:-
 Whereas, We believe that our happiness will be increased in proportion as we do to each other as we would be done by and promote the welfare of society, and that we should live and work together in com- munities, with united labor and common property, in which each would work ac- cording to his ability and be supplied ac- cording to his wants, and in which all the members would have an equal voice in de- ciding upon all it's business affairs, both in production and distribution, and also in the choice of officers to carry out such decisions, we hereby unite and organize ourselves under the name of the Altruist Community, and severally agree to freely devote our labor and means to the full ex- tent of our ability. for the purpose of car rying out the object and regulations, to all, of which we fully agree.
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17

THE little State of Connecticut is now blessed with dual government. The Senate convened Tuesday and declared MT. Morris and the other Democratic can didates all duly elected, and had them take the oath of office and qualify as such. A formal demand was then made on the holding over incumbents to give up their offices, but each, under the circumstances, declined. In the meantime the committee of the lower house are preparing to inves- tigate the returns, and there is no know ing what the end will be, but it is probable that the whole matter will go to the courts. The proceedings of the Senate are termed revolutionary by Gov. Bulkeley, and inti- mates that the individuals guilty may be seriously dealt with. He also intimates that the military ann of the government will be used in upholding the,laws if found necessary. This is rather hard on our Democratic friends, after receiving ma jority over all others, on the face of the returns. But they acted very foolish in striving to buldoze their way into power like this, knowing that politics nowadays is mere fight for the spoils of office, and as such the other side would never give up the spells while there was a peg on which to hang their claim to holding them; and while possession is nine points of the law" There was no inaugural parade, however, the Democratic Government talk ing their several gripsacks for their re- spective homes.
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
K. OIL Miner. Prsslaxed.

The miners assemblies of the Knights are preparing for the. general strike in May for eight hours. A prominent Knight says: "0ursplans are all laid, and when the word comes we will be organized in fashion that will astonish the country. R8wderly does not like. striking. but he.cannot help going into this one. Pat MeBdde, of the National miners, has his end ready, and there can be no hitch. Me have accumulated money rapidly lately, and can hold out year at least. hThs strike will be in every coal regian fp this country; not one is missed. We have big assemblies in localities wheteitt not known that there is 8 Knight Things have been kept very secret, Ehat we are ready. ."- Detroit News esit e
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
A REMEDY FOR LOckoUTs.
A Suggestion from she Weed Carver Association of New Haven, Co she
 Lynn Cemaral Labor Union.

A suggeaaiom from she Wood -Carvers
 Association of New Haven, % she
 Lynn Central Labor Union.
 The Carvers Association of New Haven in transmitting to the Lynn Central Labor Union one-half of its funds for the benefit of the locked out morocco finishers, accom- panied the bequest with this heroic remedy for the treatment of lock outs:-
 "All will agree that the strikes of the millionaires against the masses should be suppressed, but what are the means? Un- der existing conditions we can see but one course to pursue. When lockout occurs the whole body of people thus deprived of the means of getting living, and without the means of self-support accumulated, should throw themselves upon their com- munity for support. Towns and cities are under obligation to support those, unable to support themselves. from any cause. If the local authorities neglect this duty, use such funds as are available to move the machinery of the State to compel them. How long it would take for 11eO men with their families to eat the city of Lynn bankrupt, is 8 problem you can easily make out yourselves. The city would soon have to be bonded for the support of the enforced idlers. Capitalists would then exert their influence to settle the difficulty to save themselves from ruin. A howl would go up from the capitalists of the country; and if the difficulty was not soon settled the community would be compelled in self preservation, to take hold of the enterprise and run it to save the value of the accumulated capital of the place.
 These tactics once inaugurated and car : ried through to logical sequence would end lockouts in this country forever.
 H. 1T. LANE, Secretary.
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
MATTERs soMEW.HAT MIXED.

WE are in receipt of the first number of the Citizens Alliance, organ of the newly formed committee for the formation of an auxiliary party to the Farmers Alliance, to be composed of those in the cities and towns who may not be eligible to member ship in the farmers organization on ac- count of occupation. Ralph Beaumont is secretary of this organization and editor of the paper. A call has been issued for 8 conference of delegates from the different politico-industrial parties and organizations to meet in Cincinnati February 9, under the auspices of this provisional commit tee, for the purpose of organizing this new party. The members of the committee are all third party advocates, and it seems that the party was intended to act independent.
 This seems to mix matters somewhat. The farmers Alliance is not, technically, an independent political organization, but assumes to work politically through the old parties. How an entirely independent party can work in unison with such, is not clear. Theoretically, it may appear so, but practically, it cannot be done.
 Again the matter seems more badly mix ed in the face of Mir. Powderly's call for a united conference of all the industrial or ganizations, looking to the same end,-the inauguration of new political party. If this is formed what need is there of Mir. Beaumont's organization? And if the Farmers Alliance still resolve to continue working through the old parties, will those who are intended to work together be not wasting their strength in dividing their votes? s4l@+ss s..a+ss
 Tae simplest way is the best. Let the effort be made to get all those whose in- terests are alike to act together. If the
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
FROM FAR OFF NEBRASKA.
An Old Acquaintance of she Editor Speaks of the Mndependene Party
 of the Weae.

Of tA0 West
 EDITOR ExAMINER:-Having had the pleasure to know the editor of THE EXAM INFER while lived in New Haven, Ct, when Weaver ran for President and had the honor of being candidate for Presiden- tial elector on the Greenback ticket, and hoping the present editor is still that same person, and therefore, will receive this let ter and in spirit grasp my extended hand, I would ask him to favor me with what ever information he can furnish on the workings of the laws of Switzerland known as the Initiative and the Referendum. ! desire all the information obtainable to enable me to prepare bill to establish the principles in Nebraska and Kansas this year.
 As you are doubtless aware, the Inde- pendent Peoples party in this State and Kansas elected 8 majority of members of both houses of the legislatures and came within few hundred votes of getting the Governor and complete State outfits, aoitt- out going Gn inch out of ;ts independent toay.
 We want you people in the East to un- derstand that the Independent people in and South Dakota are positioely indepen- dent; and will undoubtedly run Indepen- dent candidates for Presidential electors in '92, and carry at least three'of those five States. The editors and others who try to make it appear that we favor one old party more than the other, are miserable liars. Both old parties are played out in this country; and what is particularly am- using about it is the fact that the old poli- ticians can't get into our organization to destroy us as they used to do.
 This Phelps county is the banner Inde- pendent party county, having elected the entire ticket by 1,200 majority. We re- duced the Republican vote from 1900 to 4S0, and the Democratic vobe from 400 to 1O0i There is nobody left to oppose us next time but bankers, money sharks, law yers, politicians and a few d- f-. Spread the newsl Organize the old guard. the labor unions, K. of l.. etc.,, etc., and beware of the politicians. There need be no good reason why the old Nutmeg State' cannot do as we have. done. Fire the rascals out, and let us have republic instead of a moneyocracy.
 If any of my old acqpaintances read this I hope they will write as I desire to be kept posted about the movements every where.
 Please send 8 few copies of THE EXAM NER. Yours for '92,
 LoU1sC. HUcK.
 Holduge, Nebraska, Jan. 1891.
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17

WE publish this week MT. Powderly's invitation to the several industrial organ izations to act in the matter of uniting for independent political action. It is hoped that his call will meet with a generous re- sponse, for surely it is time that some such move were taken, and stop this foolishness of for ever building up with one hand and pulling down with the other.
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
The presessan. monk. rx..ss...

.5 j
 Within, few days I, have listened to addresses by Father Ignatius, and Hugh o. Penticost. I doubt if. in New York could have heard two men more directly opposed in matters of thought. The one a superstitious fanatic: The other a fearless radical.
 I went to the old M. B. church in John street, where Father Ignatius held a service from 12 to 1, for business men. The old church which seats about 800 was filled. There was a. sprinkling of Jews, afew ladies in. the quaint garb of the Quakers, some negroes and many Methodists.
 Father Ignatius is a. striking figure in hisi iBenedictine gown. From 8 cord at his waist, hangs a rosary, and crucifx. From the time he.mounted the platform, his enraptured countenanee eaptivated the close attention of the audience. Father Ignatius is a monk of the Episco- pal church of England, who has revived the ancient order of St. Benedict. About the time of tie erusades, the order was at the height of it's power. When foun- ded by Benedict of Nursia, it was an in- stitution for good, teaching industry and spreading knowledge. But soon luxury and idleness entered, and the order became a great evil, being the tool of kings and other oppressors. The French revolution put the finishing touch to the institution, which has long been going to decay. The object of Father Ignatins in this country, is two fold, to preach Christ, and reap in the field where grows the American dollar. The money is applied to the support of the Abbey in Wales. The monk is 8 rapid, yet fervent speaker, at times dramatic. His sermon was on Dives and Lazarus. In vivid language he pictured the giories of heaven as enjoyed by Lazarus, dwelling on the love of the heavenly father who provided them. And iustas strong, was his description ofhell, and the: agonles of Dives, and this also was created by the same heavenly father. He wished all Christians were rich, as he knew their wealth would be held in trust or their fellow men. He offered Christ
 
 as the solution of the social question. Yet he advised the poor to be content with their lot, knowing the position they
 filled, was the desire of the Almighty. Father Ignatius claims to have seen visions, and relates some marvellous cures produced by leaves plucked from a hedge in which the Virgin appeared. Father Ignatius should retire to bis monastery and put this motto on the door of his cell. 'sWho enters here must abandon reason"
 The change from the church with it's suggestions of long ago. to the dirt and slush of John street, with the rush fbusi- ness and curses of drivers, was like walk ing from a dream. Next week I shall try and describe Mr. Pentecost and his work. DRIFT.
 The Speaker of the House of Represent atives of Missouri is an Alliance man.
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17
YerY Bad if True.

Last summeF the London county coun- cil acquiesced inatheAight hour demand. and made eight houEs 8 days work for a large number of anen employed in the was compelled torpass g regulation for bidding these meRtc spend their leisure hours in earning money elseMhere.- New York Sun. szx
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17

The labor organizations of Pennsylvn mia will keep sharpeye on Harrisburg adopted.
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17

Congressman Amos ]. Cummings. who ought to know, says that without the aid of the National Typographical union and it's printers the copyright bill could not have passed the house.
The weekly examiner., 1891-01-17

The Speaker of the House of Represent atives of Missouri is an Alliance man.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-19

WARRINGTON, Jan. 1S.-The Post this
morning, in discussing the probable
fate. of the silver bill in the House,
after reeiting the various rumors
which have been current during the
past week as to the attitude OF the
President and Speaker Reed, says:
Time will develop that Speaker Reed,
both as member of the Committee on
Rules and as presiding officer of the
House, will lose no opportunity to
thwart the silver men in their attempts
to get the bill before that body The
majority OF the committee will stand
by the Speaker, and unless the silver
men are strong enough to take the
matter out OF the hands of the
committee 1t will get nUshow in the
present Congress.
Should the bill pass the House, the
Post feels justified in saying that it
will meet with an emphatic veto by the
President. While the President Is
strongly in favor OF the passage of the
elections bill. and may have received a
direct promise from the advocates of
the free coinage bill that they will pass
the former II the latter can become a
law, he cannot by that method be
brought to sign free coinage BILL"
The Post prints the above very
prominently, and the statements made
are doubtless by authority.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-19
SEARCHING For a Fortune.

Tho New York Star says: Elijah W.
Cunliffe, OF New Castle, Del, Is making
inquiries In this city with respect to
one Thomas Wilkinson, q sugar and
coffee plnIs er, who died between the
years 1880 and lS45. The circumstances
which have induced MIR. Cunliffe to
make the investigation arc of q rather
interesting character.
Wilkinson was q native of England,
and came to this country early In the
present century. He drifted to one of
the Southern States, and in q few years
became prosperous planter, but in
tho mean time had no communication
with the children left In England.
When he returned to that country,
In 1870, to bring them out to America, he
discovered that his son was dead, and
his only other child, who was then a
widow with eight children, no trace
whatever could be obtained. Wilkin-
son returned to his American planta-
tion and died there.
Mr.. CunliiIe who claims to be the
only child of the planters daughter,
has never been able to ascertain tho
exact locality in which the property
was situated, although he hns ascer-
tanned that according 10 the will left by
Wilkinson, his money and plantation
was lelt to his daughter, or her children,
should they over DO discovered.
Mr.. Cunliffe Is OF opinion that his
grandfather was once well known in
New York, and believes that a few OF the
very old residents of this citys may
remember him. TO the person who
aids him in coming into possession of
the property he volunteers to give one
years Interest upon the whole amount.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-19

The fact that the limit OF passengers
has been reached on the Pennsylvania
Railroads first personally-conducted
tour to the Pacific Coast is proof of
the popularity of this new move OF
the company to open up the most at
tractive and'luxluious method OF tray
cling West. The other three tours will
leave Philadelphia March Sd and 26th
and April II. Such superbly-appointed
trains of Pullman vestlbule drawing
room, sleeping dining, smoking and
library and observation cars are unri-
vailed in this service.
Round-trip tickets include all neces-
sary travelling expenses en- route in
both directions and several side trips
in California. Tourists will travel as
guests Of the railroad company, which
is represented by a tourist agent and
chaperon. From the way applications
are coming in for space on these re-
naming tours ii is very apparent they
will run TO the Pacific Coast carrying
their full complement of passengers.
The descriptive itlneipry embodies
everything of general and detailed in
terest, and may be procured by ad-
dressing Mr.. Geo. W. Boyd, Assistant
General Passenger Agent, Philadelphia.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-19

NOTICE-THE COUNTY ASSESS
IN ment is now completed, and may
he seen 1T the following places:
First Ward-McLnughlin Brothers.
cigar store, No. 3 West Fourth street.
Second Ward-1lugh Diamonds cigar
store, southwest corner OF Third and
Poplar streets.
Third Ward d-Witsil's cigar store,
Maryland avenue and Madison street.
Fourth Wnrd-Alcxandc McGownn's.
northwest corner Third and Lombard
streets.
Fifth Ward-Thomas MoGillin's, north
east corner Sixth and Madison streets.
Sixth Ward-William McSh9a's, No.
1895 French street.
seventh Ward-W. s. Moore's, No. 4Ol
Delaware avenue.
Eighth Ward Edward Carrigan's cigar
store, northwest corner Eighth and
Spruce streets,
Ninth ward-J. j. Rigby's, No. 1900
Market street.
Tenth Ward-Dennis S. Shields. north
west corner Front and Harrison streets.
Eleventh Wnrd-RobertC Cot thug ha m =,
No $40 Maryland avenue.
Twelfth Ward-Philip r. Shaa's, south
east corner Fourth And Scott streets.
The assessors will he in session At the
Court House, Levy Court room), on
Junuary "a y, 80, 80 and 81, for the pur:
pose of making any corrections and
risv..nu any name on the assessment list
that NAV nave Beeh Quilted.
john on ARA,
...= First District.
MICHAEL n. CONWAY.
SEQ lnd District.
CHARLES WIIANN,
JI6I9t Third District.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-19

Terminal Railroad Company at Bonn
bay Hook, at public sale to-day. This
company was chartered by the last
Legislature, and it was expected to
form a connecting link between the
lower peninsula and New York for
freight and possibly passenger traffic,
The property consists of hotel with
43 $40 acres OF land, and an unflnish.
ed pier extending into the Delaware
bay. Execution was issued on two
mechanics liens, one of which for S97
is held by carpenter named Arm
strong, at Collins Beach. and the
other for 80, 700, held by Alvan II. Nor
rison, the wharf builder. All the direc-
tors OF The company live in Philadel-
phia.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-19

Correspondence of tho REPUBLICAN.
DoyEn, Jan. 19.-Wllliam Shoekley,
the negro desperate who 30 murder
ously assaulted Police OfIlcers Kinna-
non and Milbourn, last Wednesday
night, as reported In the REPuBLIcGN,
was captured yesterday at noon. Ever
since the aifray posse has been search
ing for him, and yesterday he was
located In barn on the farm Of Walter
Morris, mile south of town The
posse surrounded the building and
George West and Willard Gahall as
cended hay NOV and began search
ing for the prisoner. After jabbing n
pitchfork around for awhile West ran
II through Shookley's hand, and he
surrendered. Ho was safely lodged in
jail.
All interest is centered in the caucus
TO be held tonight for State treasurer
and auditor. The outlook at this
meeting is that u combination will be
formed between the N. X. Johnson
men OF Kent and the Charles Records
men of Sussex, and that they will di-
vide the offices, one taking treasurer
and the other auditor.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-19

The night school ut Eighth and VOL
laston streets has been qulus SUCCESS
ful this winter. The pupils have been
encouraged and instructed by several
talks given by gentlemen prominent
in educational matters. The regular
teachers have been pleased to sec an
increase of attendance and of interest
on the part of pupils over last winter.
Next week will close the session OF tho
1agl night school for tbs VII Yinter. On Mon, IN,
Nh. Joseph Pyle on 'Sone of ihe Won
6,,rs,i9,. ders Of 9gr Country" and Oh Tuesday
School will give a talk and some ex-
perlments on the Air Pump
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-19

The entertainment TO be given this
evening in the hall in the Morrow
building, No. 2l1 Market street, is for
the benefit Of Harmony Council, and
not for the special advantage of Mrs.
Xandry. as stuted ON Saturday, as that
lady, although not rich. is not In want
OF charity. The collection consists of
historical and scriptura! scenes, comic
scenes and other attractive objects.
The friends of the Council, as we'll as
the friends OF the lady, should attend.
Tickets for adults, Is centsi children,
10 cents.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-19
LADIES'
OvERCARME ENTS.
About = 20 Actual Value.

Ladies', Misses
and Childr e MS
G a t $, Cloak S,
Wraps, Raglans,
Paletots, Modjeska
Jackets, Shoulder
Capes and Sacques.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-19

A musicale and literary entertain
ment will be given ut Hanover Presby-
terian Church tomorrow evening for
the benefit OF the church. The follow
ing programme has been arranged;
Part iirst-Overture orchestra; vocal
duet Mrs. Victor Pyle and Miss. Mary
Thielman; piano solo, Miss Parker;
male quartet, Messrs. Rumford, Car
yer, Eaton, Baird; recitation, Miss
Virgie Jones; solo, Mrs. Victor Pyle;
selections, Compton Banjo Club; quar-
tet, Misses Jackman and Weldie,
Messrs Rumford and Baird; violin
and piano duct, Marks brothers.
Part second-Selections, orchestra;
vocal solo, Miss Mary Thielman; piano
duet, Misses Parker; recitation, Miss
Virgie Jones; violin and piano duet,
Marks brothers; male quartet, Messrs.
Rumford, Carver, Eaton and Baird;
selections, Banjo club; quartet, Misses
Jackman and Weldie, Messrs. Rum
ford and Baird; orchestra.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-19

Albany, N. Y, Jan. 19.-Speaker
Sheehan, of the New York Assembly,
said on Saturday night that Governor
Hill is not a candidate for Senator, but
il the Democratic members of the
Legislature believe that u contest can
be avoided and success absolutely
assured by the presentation of his
name, he will accept the honor CON
ferred, with the understanding among
his party friends that he shall sub
stantially serve out his term as Gov
ernor before taking his seat in the
Senate.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1891-01-19

Try Bush's coal You will like It.
American Laundry. COZ West Front st.
Try Btsli's coal. You will surely like it
Cuppins aud leeehing. lOa Il. Second st
Brazilian Balm cures colds, catarrh, etc
Fine lsk rings ut IIunrs, lj h. ourth.
Cnppiug and leechiug. MctZncr, l03
East Third street.
Ross, eIn Market street, has the largest
and chonpost stock OF hats, white shirts.
underwear, neckwcur and hosiery in the
city. Gull aud SEQ him.
II you want cheap picture frames go
to Bilugh q Meurs, No. 2Oj Wost Second
street, As they have II new line Of goods
Just received. The largest stock In the
Stutc. Call and see.