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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-08-21
STARVING At PULLMAN
Pitiable Condition of Many Of the
Defeated Strikers.
THE GOVERNORS INVESTIGATION.
AItgeId Declines the Company OF vice
President wickes, of the Pullman Com
pany-Mny Call Upon tho People Of the
State to Aid the Sufferers.

CHICAGO, Aug. al Governor Altgeld
went to Pullman yesterday to investigate
the condition of the Pullman strikers.
His visit WAS the result of a communi-
cation sent to him from the strikers, stat
ing that sixteen hundred families are near
to starvation.
Vice President Wickes, of the Pullman
company, called upon Governor Altgeld
at the latter's office and offered to accom-
pany the executive on his trip to Pullman.
The governor received Mr.. Wickes very
coldly, and informed the latter that he did
not wish to go with him. Mr.. Wickes de-
parted, apparently highly indignant.
The governor made personal tnvesti-
CATION of several cases of destitution and
found that the story of practical starva-
tion had not been greatly overdrawn
After the investigation the governor
asked Manager Middleton, of the Pull
man company, II he could suggest any
solution, to the condition of destitution
and starvation, the existence of which all
the resident officials had admitted.
'The only thing we can do" was the
answer, sis to put the old men back to
work as fast as there are vacancies in the
shops"
but that process is slow and uncer.
tain" replied Governor Altgeld, "and the
question is one Of immediate starvation.
Can't you put on a few hundred of the
men and let them alternate until the con-
dition of misery is relieved?"
Mr.. Middleton said he did not see how
the company could change its present
plans.
The governor said it was the first time
he had ever been asked for aid to help the
starving people, and he wanted to think
it over lie will receive the relief com
mittee of the Pullman strikers this after
noon, and ways and means of assisting
the suffering will be discussed. In all
probability meeting will bear fruit in o
proclamation calling upon the people oi
the state for help.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-08-21
NUGGETS OF NEWS

By the wreck of the tug Matte NJ. of
Martins Head, N. b.. four of the crew
were drowned.
Oscar w. Underwood, of Birmingham,
Ala, has defeated Congressman Lewis
Tsrpin for the Democratic nomination.
All who took an active interest in the
prize fight which resulted in the death Of
Pugillst Robbins, at Plattsmouth, Neb.,
must stand trial for manslaughter.
A fast express on the Vaudalia road
was derailed near Pocohantas, Ills. The
engine and four cars overturned, and yet
only four trainmen were slightly hurt.
Congressman Dave Meyer was renom'
mated by the Republicans Of the Second
Nebraska district yesterday. The Demo
Gratis and Populists are figuring on fusion
to defeat Meyer.
Judge COTE of the California probat,
court, ordered that the daughters of tn,
late Mrs Theresa Fair be awarded theii
portions of their mothers estate. The
daughters nre Mrs. Herman Oslrichs and
Miss Virginia Fair. of New York.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-08-21

ATLANTIC CITY, Aug. 21.-Fully 5000
people saw Horace NJ. Leeds, the Atlantic
City lightweight, fight Owen Ziegler, the
ex-amateur lightweight champion of the
United States, in four round bout at tho
Inlet amusement park last night. No de
cision was rendered, but it was generally
conceded that Leeds showed himself to bS
the better man in the final round. In the
preliminary bouts Jimmie Fox defeated
Isidore Strauss, both of Philadelphia, and
Andrew Black fought draw with Fred
Wood
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-08-21

BRrDGEToN, N j., Aug. 81. - Cara
Browne with the stragglers of Coxey's
army, pitched their side show tent in this
city on Saturday. The whole gang Of fifty
are dirty, greasy looking set. The army
of traIhps are begging from citizens and
selling photographs of Coxey, Browns
and Others. On Sunday while minister
were dispensing the Gospel i'll the churches
Browne was delivering a rabid pohtica1
speech in his tent on the rink lot Ths
citizens are censuring Mayor Applegan
and the police for allowing Browne -
make these speeches, and especially -
Sunday.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-08-21

NEW YosK, Aug. aO.-Beeves duh, weak,
native steers, good to nearly prime, S4.60a4.s 80
per 100 lbs; medium TO fair, 81 20'd i.55; com,
mon to ordinary, s375d4l7la; bulls, s1.7Oa
2.75. Calves active; poor to prime veals, S5a
6.75 per 100 lbs; buttermilk calves. s3t3.25:
grassers, 2iUtt275. Sheep steady; lamb.
higher; poor to prime sheep, seas per 100 lbs.
choice, S3.S0Gt5 l2I6, Hogs dull, lower; inferior
to choice hogs, IS S0G5.s5.
EAST LIBERTY. Pa, Aug eo.-Cattle dull
lower; prime, si.40f 80; good To fat cows and
heifers. Sc 1905. 10; bulls, stays and cows, sl5.
63 Hogs steady; Philadelphia, s5.7oac5.75
best Workers., SIS .6Ga5.65, Sheep dull; supply
liberal; extra, s3.1093.3o; good, s2.SoG2.7 10
lambs, S2495Q.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-08-21

EnENsBURG, Pa, Aug. 2l,-Judge Barker
yesterday handed down decision in the
suit brought by W. II. Kerr, state coun-
cillor of the Junior Order United Amer
lean Mechanics, against the board of di-
rectors of the Gallitzen school to prevent
the employment of Catholic sisters wear
ing their religious garb as teachers. The
judge decides that sisters may be en-
ployed as teachers, that they may be at
tired in the garb OF their order and that
they may be addressed by pupils by their
religious names; but refuses to allow the
Cath olic cntechism taught. The costs
were divided.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-08-21

HoRNELLsyILLE, N. Y, Aug 21.-Farm-
ers of Steuben county are much alarmed
over the appearance of grasshoppers in
large swarms. Owing to the extreme dry
weather their numbers are increasing
rapidly, aud in many places they are at
tacking all kinds of vegetation. Many
fields of buckwheat for distance of two
rods around the outer edge looks much as
IL it had been used for race course, the
buckwheat being eaten of close to the
ground. Farmers in many instances have
been compelled to cut their oats green in
order to save them. The pests seem to be
working eastward.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-08-21
CORRUPTION IN MEMPHIS.
Tannessee's Metropolis Has Been sys-
tematioaily Robbed for Eight Years.


MEMPHIS, Aug. 21.-The Memphis grand
jury has unearthed frauds of gigantic
proportions. Through the criminal care
lessness and neglect of the county officials
the state and county have been defrauded
out of nearly s., 2,OO0, 900 in revenue during
the past eight years.
The grand jury began an investigation
few days ago and discovered that nearly
800 saloons and several other firms, en-
bracing about every branch Of business,
had not paid cent in taxes and priv
ileges in eight years. The jury made
partial report to the criminal court, and
as result 7S6 indictments have been
returned against the delinquents. The
investigation is continued, and the jury
will next turn its attention to the derelict
officers.
Judge L. p. Cooper has announced that
he intended to enforce the law to the let
ter, and every person convicted will be
punished. The disclosure has created a
sensation. The county has been hard
pressed for money for several years to
to meet necessary expenses and 1t was
only a short time ago that bonds were
issued to raise money to repair the court
house. Had the officials done their duty
the county would have had large sur
plus instead of being borrower.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-08-21

PHILADELPHIA Aug. 20. - Flour steady;
winter super, S.. .l01:.aj; winter extras. So 259
2.4O; No. 2winter family, 81 40G12.50; Pennsyl.
vania roller straight, s2.509270; western win.
ter clear, S240d285 Wheat Arm. higher,
with 5534c. bid and 56c. asked for August.
Corn steady, higher; 6c. bid and Gle asked for
August. Oats quiet, firm, with 55c, bid and
8514c asked for August Beef steady. Pork
firm. Lard frmer: western steam. S7.05; city,
s7.5O Butter higher: western dairy, l3al6c;
do. creamery, 2O1e4lh; do. factory, lSq15Isc. i;
Egins 24l5c.; New York dairy, 1iG22llc.; do
creamery. lsdtail6c.; Pennsylvania creamery
prints. fancy, 2ic; do choice, 23o.; do fair to
good, 20desc; prints iobbing at t25Qt2Sc. Cheese
steady; large 7lea9l4c,; small, sGt934c. part
skins, 81 q 9a4c.i full skins. 203c. Eggs
steady; New York and Pennsylvania l71sd
1sc.; ice house, l8Qi6lac.; western fresh, ley
Ml7l6c
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-08-21

ALTOONA, Pa, Aug. 21.-Mayberry Mil
Ter, young clerk in the suspended Sec
ond National bank, was arrested last
night on a warrant sworn out by Chief
Bank Examiner Coffin. Miller's alleged
offense is sltering the figures in the bal
ance book, which he is said to have done
under the direction of Cashier Gardner,
The alteration is alleged to have been
made six months ago, on the day previous
to the visit of the bank examiner, and
changed back on the day following thai
officials departure. This prevented the
discovery of the shortage at that time.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-08-21

DENVER, Aug. 21.-News has reached
General McCook's headquarters that Chiei
Sancheze, of the White Mountain tribe Of
Indians in Arizona, was killed by two In
dians in fight at Cedar Creek, near Fort
Apache, Arizona. Sancheze led the attack
on troops commanded by General Chen
colonel) Carr, Aug 80, 1851, in which
Captain Hcintz and number of soldiers
were killed
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-08-21

RoCKAwAY BEACH, L l., Aug. 2l.-Two
fishermen who live on the ext RENE point
nf the beach, about eight miles from here,
tonnd the body Of man floating in the
water. As the body was being placed in
IN undertaker's wagon it was discovered
that there were two bullet wounds In the
head. The wounds, it is claimed, could
BOT have been self inflicted. The only
sew that may lead to the Identification of
ihe remains is the letters r. L. r. on the
shirt and collar.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-08-21

CHICAGO, Aug 2l.-Ofiicer Thomas Birm-
ingham, who posed as model for the
Haymarket statue, was dismissed from
the police force yesterday for neglect of
duty. When he was chosen from 800 com
rades there was probably no better built
man in Chicago. During the last three
years, however, he has more than once
been charged with intoxication and ne
glect of duty. Every effort has been made
to induce the policeman to attend more
strictly to his duty; but to no purpose.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-08-21

NEW YORK, Aug. Civ. d. Hickok,
the captain of the Yale athletic team. ar
rived from Southampton per steamer Ber-
lin yesterday. He stated that there was
little hard luck on the American side on
their Oxford contest The weather was
distinctly against them, and in the opin-
ion of the English experts the sons of Eli
would have made an entirely different
showing iii fine wea, her, as they were not
used to the English fog aud haze. Hickok
added that the reception accorded the
Yale team was enthusiastic in the ex-
trrme, and the proverb.al hospitality of
Oxford was in no wise belttled
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-08-21

VIENNA, Aug. 2l.-The fire which broke
put in the warehouse on the water front
of Fiume on Aug. Is has not yet been
quenched, although 10000 tons of water
are thrown upon the burning mass hourly.
There is no possibility of saving the goods
in the great structure. The atmosphere
is almost unbearable. and all those who
can ford the expense are leaving town.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-08-21

ATLANTA, Aug 2l.-Robert Spinks ac-
cidentally killed his brother Charles in
Talbot county. Robert was in his broth
er's room examining a pistol. The ham
mer slipped, the pistol was discharged
and the ball struck Charles Spinks in the
abdomen. lie died in few minutes.
Both were prosperous Young farmers.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-08-21

BALTIMORE, Aug. 2l.-Christopher Co
lumbus Jones andsAIarshal Mckee, vino
were in charge of the Commonwealers
when the camp at Hyattsyille was raided
by the Baltimore policemen. were yester-
day relased from the house of correction,
where they had been committed for three
months. They had intended to fight Gov
ernor Brown in the courts, but accepted
an unconditional pardon and left for
Hyattsville to wind up Coxey's affairs
fbara
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-08-21

ELIZABETH, N. j., Aug. 2l.-The sixth
annual meeting of the labor congress of
the Federation of Trades of New Jersey
was held here yesterday, and tho follow
ing officers were elected: President, Sam
uel Holt of Paterson; vice presidents, C. Il.
Woodnut of Bridgeton and John Weber of
Jersey City; secretary, David H. Green of
Newark; assistant secretary. Robert
Bcuro of New Brunswick; treasurer, John
Colyiu of Paterson
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-08-21

BERLIN, Aug. 21.-The cholera commits
sion of Germany has decided that it is
necessary to take additional precautionary
measures along the Russian frontier to
prevent the entry of persons from the
cholera districts Of Russia. 1t is reported
from Scutari, Turkey, that a number Of
persons are down with a disease which is
suspected to he cholera.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-08-21

NEW BEDFORD, Mass, Aug. 2l.-Yester-
day the cotton operatives inaugurated
their general strike and nearly 1900 are
idle. The machinery of but five of the
twenty seven mills in the city is in mo-
tion, and il is thought that these mills
will soon be shut down with the others.
The strike is against a proposed reduc-
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-08-21

CLAYTON, No., Aug, 2l. Lightning
struck the residence Of James Houston
while the family were eating breakfast
William, John aud Mary. the three chill
dren, were instantly killed and theiI
mother fatally injured. James Slack, whs
was in thu yard near the house, was Sc.
verely -
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-08-21
win he Returned to Germany.

NEW YORK, Aug. 21.-Frederick Nagle,
the ex-mayor of Leopoldhafer, duchy Of
Baden, who fled to this country two weeks
ago, will be returned to Germany on the
Havel. He is wanted to answer charge
OF forgery, the amount of which is s5O, 600.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-08-21

SIOUX CITY, fa., Aug. 2l.-'I will not
permit this prize fight to occur within the
corporation limits of Sioux City," said
Mayor Fletcher. in speaking of the effort
to get the Corbett-Jackson match here.
what Is more, l doubt If it will be al
lowed TO be fought on Iowa soil"
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-08-21

NEW YORK, Aug. 2l.-The sloop rugged
yacht Jessie G.. ii. was found floating keel
up in the lower bay, and unless they were
rescued by an outward bound vessel it is
almost certain that four persons have lost
their lives. 1t is known that there were
three men and woman in the boat.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-08-21

CHAMBERsBuRG, Pa, Aug. a1.-Sevsn
prisoners who were confined in the jail
here escaped Sunday night by saving a
hole in the floor, through which they got
into the cellar, thence to the yard and
over the wall. Two have been recaptured.
but the others are thought to be out OF
ranch
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-08-21

EAsToN, Pa, Aug. 2l.-Easton will take
the place of Allentown in the Psnnsyl-
fsnia State League of Baseball clubs, and
will play their first game In this oity with
Haalston tomorrow. 1t Is reported that
Joe MulYsy will be the captain of the
lam.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-08-21

LANCASTER, Pa, Aug. 2l.-While re-
pairing an electric light wire last night
Walter Mowery, aged 22 years, received a
shock which threw him from the pole
headlong to the ground, breaking his leg
and shoulder and inflicting internal in
juries He will probably die.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-08-21

BuzzARp's BAT, Mass, Aug. 21.-Pres-
fient Cleveiand's health continues to i'm.
prove, and rumors that his ailment is
more serious than malarial fever is secuted
by DIR. O'Reilly. The president declines
to say anything about administration
mattera
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-08-21

LONDON. Aug. 2l.-The Times says that
the Satanita will defend the Cape May
cup against the Vigilant. The race for
the cup will take place on Sept. 0. Until
that time the Vigilant will not engage in
any race.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-08-21
The Weather.

Fair; cooler; north winds. becoming
northeast.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-08-21
STOCK AND PRODUCE MARKETS,
Closing Quotations of the New York and
Philads dslphia Exchanges.

NEW YORK, Aug. 20.-Business was well dis
tributed today, indicating a broadening mar.
ket Closing bids:
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-08-21
SEVEN AGES OF MAN.

"And then, the justice,
In fair round belly, with good capon lind,
With eyes severe and beard of formal cut,
Full of wise saws and modem instances;
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1894-08-21

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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-29

If 1t has done nothing else. the examina-
ton of Inspector Williams has brought
forth valuable material for the Folk Lore
Society. 1t is the inspector who enlightens
the world on the reason for calling by that
name the district known as 1.-The tender
loin, he explains that the christening oc-
CURED when he was moved from a less de-
sirabie quarter to that gilded region, and he
faceuousiy remarked that he was going to
leave the rump steak and have some of the
tenderioin. The inspector deserves to be
remembered as bobby who handles a
metaphor, club and a financial investment
all with the easy grace that many attain
only through long experience. His note
worthy ana liberal contribution to the YER
nacuiar merits recognition, scientific and
otherwise.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-29
Ii Is Shameful.
ncinnati LnuuiIer ideml

From the Cincinnati Enquirer (der).
We are thankful that in the roll call of
the naIoYS our AItie Republic shouts
mere. We are thankful that us govern
ment is honest; that Mr.. Dole Is at the
heiIn, anu by MIN stand true and tried
HeuIenantS, ana, as SentInels ON WaIcn
towers, they answer "All Is Well" We are
thankful that the American star of empire
moves westward, ana Will soon rest III the
SKY over uS.-Hawaiian Gazette
1t is reasonable 10 presume that the
Gazette represents the republican senti-
ment in the Islands. The preference of the
people supporting the new government and
opposing the miserable pretensions of the
ex-queen IS to come into the Union and
live under the flag that Paramount Blount
ordered 10 be hauled down. Their affection
at least demands our sympathy and pro-
lection. The people of the islands who
are worth considering are Americans Ii
is shameful that the American flag has not
been flying in the harbor of Honolulu.
Great Britain is watching, not for a fight
but for a pretext to peaCeably seize the
islands in the event of domestic disturb
ance. Fancy the new republic under the
protection of a British ship!
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-12-29

Norway has been struggling for over
forty years with the liquor problem, and
the record Of this course cannot but be #
great interest to Americans who believe
that there is yet room for Improvement in
the system of liquor selling III vogue in
this country. The effect of the latest law
enacted in Norway will be watched
closely on this side OF the water. 1t was
placed on the statute books of the nation
In July last, and apparently has not yet
had time to demonstrate its effectiveness.
1t is the continuation of a policy of deal
ing with the question that has been more
or less in force for four decades. The first
object of the movement was to decrease
the consumption of liquor. Subsequently
came the secondary object of making the
drink traffic less profitable and therefore
less attractive to dealers. By a national
statute in 1871 towns and cities were given
the right to grant monopolies of the retail
trade to companies that pledged them
selves to conduct the business in the in
terests of temperance. The great prob
lem. of course. was the oft-repeated cry
of vested rights" Fortunately for the
successful trial of the experiment, the
privileges of private dealers had never
been regarded as such, and thus the move
ment was not met with that formidable
opposition that always confronts such eff
forts. coming from the moueyed interests
of the liquor men. But this law was de-
fective in that 1t permitted the distillers
and merchants to conduct a pernicious
wholesale traffic. which was untaxed. Un-
der these conditions the new law of 1894
has been passed. Details of 1t are con-
tanned in the January number OF the An
mails of the American Academy Of Political
and Social Science. 1t regulates the whole
sale traffic. making the wholesale limit
two hundred and fifty liters, and enforces