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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-08
WOES OF MINE WORKERS
Another Chapter in the Pennsyl-
vania Legislative Investigation.
PRODUCTION GREATLY LIMITED.

Mayor Nichols, of Wilkesbarre, De-
clares That Last Month Many of the
Miners Earned Only Seven to Eight
Dollars.
ceedings of the legislative investiga-
tion committee yesterday were attend
ed with the greatest interest on ac-
count of the prominence of those who
were called to give testimony. The
most important witness was E. H.
laval, general superintendent Of the
Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal COM
pany, that operates IL collierles in this
region.
He said his company could mine g.,
100000 tons wear, but during 1895
they had mined only about 2,5O0,OO0
tons, and about the same average thus
far this year. During the past three
months the miners have worked about
six days per month. Wages in Wy
0mng region were fixed in 1877, and
have not been altered since. Wages in
the Lehigh region are on a sliding
scale, and depend on the price of coal
at tidewater. The total number of
miners in the Wyoming region, Mr..
laval stated, is about 12,00O and in
the Lehigh region 5000. The monthly
pay of the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre
company, if the company worked full
time, would be $500, 1000 Last year the
company paid out only about 900.
There is desttution among the men
owing to lack of work, and this distress
is greater than ever before. He could
not say that the people were in actual
privation, but thev have to practice
the strictest economy.
1.-THE Lehigh and Wilkesbarre com
pany has no company stores directly
or indirectly" said Mr.. laval 1t
costs on an average $3.50 to place the
average ton of coal on the cars at the
breaker. That includes the contingent
fund for accidents. One of our col
lieries on fire for the last six months
will cost US 100000. We give prefer
ence to English speaking miners, but
make no distinction in outside labor.
No difference is paid outside labor be-
cause of nationality.
Il know of no combination to re-
strict the output of coal. | cannot say
that our company is connected with
any railroad company nor do l know
of any discrimination in freights. The
relative value of anthracite and BIZ
luminous is about four to three"
Operator A. J. Davis was called. His
company, the Warrior Run. mines
about 100000 at full capacity per year.
Last year they mined about $4,000
tons. This year there has been con-
siderable falling off. In 1895 the COM
pany paid in wages about S250,O0O This
year so far about $4,000. 1t costs any
where from $1.50 to IS to place ton
of coal on the cars. THE greatest num-
Der of miners are Polish he said but
we have all nationalities. The only test
with us is competency. l don't know
of any destitution among the miners
at my coliery."
Mayor Nichols was called. He tes-
titled that the destitution in the city
was greater than he had ever known.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-08
Call Retires From the Race.

Tallahassee. Fla, May S.-Call was
withdrawn in the race for United
States senator yesterday, and J, N. c.
Stockton, q jacksonville banker and
supporter of Call. was placed in nomi-
nation. The result of the ballot yes
torday was: Chipley, 81; Stockton, 80;
Rauey, 20; Hooker. 3; Burford l..
Chipley's friends have driven Call from
the race, and hope soon to elect Chip
ley United States senator.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-08
Deceased.

Rev. Newton McQuay, Of tho Whining
ton Conference, died at his residence in
st Michaols, where he has made his home
for the past year. Friday morning, aftor a
lingering illness. About two years ago
Mr. McQuuy was compelled to resign
from the active ministry on account of his
health, and accepted supernumerary rela.
tion with the conference. He was about
sixty years of age.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-08
Fought Fortv-five Bloody Rounds.

AlleFan. Mich, May S.--Thc most
brutal prize fight ever fought in vest
ern Michigan was pulled off early in
the morning in barn east of this
city. Eddy Shannon, of Detroit, and
Low AErcw, Of Jersey city, were the
puEiiists. There were 200 spectators.
Three times the referee tried to stop
the fight, fearing that Shannon's pun
ishment would prove fatal, but the
men. who were dripping with blood.
kept at it to the 45th round, when both
fell from exhaustion Shannon spratn-
ed his wrist in the 25th, but continued
to fight nl-c q fiCnd.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-08
Charged with Robbine a University

Washington, May s.-Robert H. Mar
tin, formerly treasurer of the Columbia
university of this city, was arrested
yesterday and taken to the police court
on charges of embezzlins funds of that
institution. The complaint was made
by President Whitman, of Columbian
university and Trustees Woodward
and Green. The defalcation is placed
at $20,950. Martin was released on
$1,000 security
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-08
ADJUSTMENTS.
GRAND OPERA HOUSE.
"A cONrENTEp WOMAN"

Charles H. Hoyt, the author of "a Con-
tented Woman" which will be the attrac-
tion Of the Grand Opera House next Ned.
nesday night with Caroline Miskel Hoyt
and Its heroine and the original cast seen
In it at Hoyts Theatre in New York City
supporting her, Is a singular compound Of
f,rcs ani satire All OF his plays are
Intended to hit of" some fact. In the
close Of "A Contented Woman" his aim
ia the Woman Suffrage question, and he
has treated 1t certainly very humorously
1t will be given at the Grand Opera House
lust as 1t was in New York. On the road
It has proved to be one Of the most popular
plays Of the year.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-08

Norristown. Pa, May S.-A wagon
containing William Taber, his 10-year-
old boy and his mother-inlaw, Mrs.
Mary Johnson was struck by train
Of the Chester Valley railroad at the
crossing about Il mile from here last
night. Mrs. johnson was so badly in
iured that she died shortly afterwards.
and Taber and his son suffered frac-
lures Of the skull, and are in a pre-
cariouB condition. The wagon was de-
molished, but the horse was unhurt.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-08
BASE BALL NEWS.
YESTERDAYS BASEBALL GAMES.
National League.

National League.
At Boston Boston. 8; Washington, 0.
At Pittsburg-Plttsburg 7; Cincinnati, 6.
At NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., l3; Philsdel-
phia, IL. At Brooklyn-New York, 7;
Brooklyn, 5. At Louisyille-Louisville. II;
St Louis, Z. AT Cleveland-Cleveland. O.;
CHICAGO. 8.
Eastern League.
At scranton-Buffalo. ~: Scranton. T.
At Wilkesbarre - Wilkesbarre, 13; To-
ronto. 9. At pringfield-Springfeld, s.:
Rochester. 7. AT Providence-Syracuse.
s; Providence, 4.
Atlantic League.
At Newark-Newark 7; Paterson, 0. Al
Lancaster-Hartford, 4; Lancaster. 8. At
Reading - Reading. 8. Athletic. 2. At
Richmond-Richmond Z; Norfolk, 3.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-08

New York, May 7.-Beevcs active; na-
tive steers. $4G@T5lo; stays and oxen
S2n4.5O; dry cows, S1,90m36O. Calves very
quiet; veals, 500, Sheep and lambs ac-
tl.r; clipped sheep, s4r475; clipped lambs,
Sj.5.4O. Hogs steady at S42Omi6U.
East Liberty, Pa, May 7.-Cattle firm;
prime, $5t0N525; bulls, stays and cows,
S2ll3.75; common to good fat oxen, &g
40. Hogs steady; prime medium weights,
a. l5tl42O; best Workers, A.l5; common 10
fair, S4c58l1O; pigs, &44.IO heavy hogs,
$Su4 roughs, f2 2.5Qn3jo Sheep slow; clip
ped sheep steady At $i39U4.S5, common.
$3GlS.G0; choice lambs. S6515: spring
lambs, S5U7; veal calves, $4.5Od4.75.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-08
OhIo,s RpDIlhltcau Convention,

Columbus, o., May S.-The Republic
can state central committee yesterday
afternoon decided to hold the state
convention in Toledo June % and %.
Hon. Charles H. Grosvenor, Of Athens,
will be temporary chairman, and John
II. Malloy Of Columbus, temporary
secretary. There will be 1850 delegates
in the convention, the largest in the
history Of the party in the state.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-08
Tanker SDnIdiur Pleads Not Guilty.

Chicago, May S.-President Charles
w. Spalding, of the defunct Globe Saw
ings bank, was brought into court yes
terday to plead to 90 indictments
arainst him, mostly charges Of embcz
clement. He entered a plea Of not
guilty to each of the indictments, and
was then sent back to his cell in the
county jail He has not yet been able
to secure bondsmen in the sum of
s9Oh nnO
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-08
Woman and Child Asphyxlated

Asbury Park, May S.-The dead bod
les of Mrs Fannie Scott, Of Yonkers,
NY, and her 5-year-old grandnephew,
George Mckenzie, whose parents live
at Mott Haven, N. Y, were discovered
yesterday in a sleeping apartment in
Mrs. SCOTS summer cottage. Gas was
pouring full force out Of an open
burner. 1t is believed that the woman
had turned the stopcock on by mis-
take Just before retiring.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-08
Championship Records.

SCHEDULE FOR TODAY -
Baltimore at Philadelphia.
Brooklyn at New York.
Washington at Boston.
Cincinnati at Pittsburg.
st. Louis at Louisville.
Chicago at Cleveland.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-08

The Goldey School team was defeated
yesterday by the Wilmington High School
interesting game throughout and the High
School furnished eleven players to carry
off the honors. Fahey and Lancaster did
good pitching for both clubs.
Hastings Of the Company Fl team put
up good game.
The score was:
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-08

Chicago. May s. Police Captain
Charles r. Aldrich was declared in
sane yesterday and will be sent to the
Elgin asylum. Several years ago dur
ing the street car riots, the captain
was struck heavy blow on the head
with a brick.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-08

Louisville, May S.-Eddie Bald has
deposited $500 with J. w. Brigham,
bicycle editor of The Evening Post, to
bind a match with Tom Cooper, to take
place at any time between July and
Aug l. Cooper's friends say tnat he
will accept.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-08

The cigar store at 1905 King street has
for sale all the morning, evening and Sun
day papers, weekly story papers, maga.
znos and books of all description, and a
fine limo of cigars aud tobacco; also the
Rraham PAtait Pan
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-08

The Blood! Tho Blood Is always d
quirod to be looked after. SO use DR.
Simms' Blood Purfler, tho always sure
and never faler in mild or strong diseases
Of the blood COG King street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-08

Cure that Cough with Shiloh's Cure Tho
best Cough Cure. Relieves Group promptly.
One million bottles sold last ycar.+l dossi for
"a cts Sold hy N. B. Dlnforth, 2ud aud Mar
kel streuts,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-08
Lived and Died Ingether.

Beaverton, Ont, May S.-W. Graham
died Thursday, and yesterday his wife
also died. The former was 100 years
o,d, while the later was 102. They had
been married nearly so years.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-08

For eastern Pennsylvania and New
Jersey: Fair; warmer; east to south
east winds. For Delaware and Mary
land: Fair; slowly rising temperature:
east to south winds.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-08
Base Ball Scores

At G. A. Bourdon's cigar store, Second and
Shipley manufacturer of the following
brands: City Market, Ruby Gold, Elsie,
Commercial and Amoskeag cigars, 5'cent
stralghts.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-08

Cupping and leechlng, 1o3 E. Second st
Phone 8il.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-08

Ladies' Take the best. IT, you are troubled
with Constipation, sallow Skin and Tired
Feeling take Karps Glover TJa, 10 Is pleasant
totako sold by N u, Danforth, snd and
Market streets
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-08
ATLANTIC LEAGUE.
ATLANTIC LEAGUE.

Athletics at Reading.
Paterson at Newark,
Hartford at Lancaster.
Norfolk at Richmond.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-08

Carpet Cleaning ~ Cents ii yard.
Electric Carpet Cleaning Works, Phone
7gl Office 200 West Fourth street.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-08

1t was published that James A, Magce
would be candidate for president of
City Council but owing to ill health
James will not try for it this time. HIS
health was so bad that he had to resign
from the position of book-keepel for the
Francis Kelley Company, which he has
hold for several years. Man proposes and
God lisDOscS,
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1897-05-08
Made a Poor Witness at Dover.

The clans have started in on their pros G.
lyting and from now on until the City cle;-
ton is settled it will be nothing but poll
tics, politics. You will hear it everywhere
even in churches. The names of several we'll
known gentlemen have already been men
toned for the office of Mayor on the Dem
ocratic ticket 1t looks as If Jesse X. Bay
lis had the inside track despite the few
disgruntled free silverites who have adopt
ed the rule or ruin policy. Gentlemen 1t
won't work, the people can't be fooled all
of the time and from what we can see
ahead the gravel train" voters will have
something to say as to who shall bo called
Mayor for the next two years from July |.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-04
The Worlds Currency.

Two very interesting questions have
been offered by one Of our English
contemporaries, and which are rarely
touched upon except from the dry-as-
dust standpoint Of statisticians. They
are: How much coin is there in cir
culation? and What is the money ap-
petite Of different parts of the world?
Answering the first question the
writer states that of the three most
valuable mediums-gold, silver and
paper-there is over $12, 600, 900, 900
in circulation, divided as follows:
Gold, SO, IT'S, 900, 900; silver, So
975, 000, 600; paper 81, 400, 600, 900.
Coins are not taken into considera-
ton.
The comparison of the gold coin
held in different Nations is shown by
a table which places France in the first
place, the United Kingdom second and
the United States third. In silver coin
India holds first place, France second,
and the United States third, with Eng
land a poor fifth. This answers the
second question.
In twenty years the specie reserve
in the banks of the world has.trebled,
while the paper. issue has only risen
thirty-three per cent. The ratio of
money in general use in 1870
was thirty-eight per cent. and in 1890
seventy-nine per cent. It also ap-
pears that the amount Of capital en-
ployed in banking has almost doubled
since 1870. The checks paid in New
York and London in one month aggre-
gated Sc, $50, 900, 900.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-04
Delicious Chocolate Cake.

What those who are fond of choco-
late declare to be the most delicious
cake they ever ate is made in this way:
Boil together three-fourths OF a cake
of chocolate, the yolks Of three eggs,
three-fourths of a cup of milk, and
cool. Then add one-third Of a cup of
milk, one and one-half cups of -four,
and three-fourths of q teaspoonful of
soda. Bake in layers, and put to-
gether with boiled icing, thickly
spread, and made according to the fol-
lowing directions: Efake a syrup of
two cups Of granulated sugar and ten
tablespoonfuls Of water. Boil to the
hair, and pour V e two stiiily beaten
whites of eggs. Beat till perfectly
cold, stirring in Il tablespoonful
vinegar, and, finally, one teaspoonful
of vanilla. New York Post.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-04
Sauce 5S-ttTc.

One egg yoIk, one level teaspoon
dry mustard, one level teaspoon sa!t,
cayenne pepper, one gill salad oil,
three tablespoons lemon juice CT
vinegar, onetablcsroon each Of chopped
parsley, caDers AMI gherkins; one tea
spoon chopped onion.
Put the egg yolA into Z bowl with
the mustard, salt and as much cayenne
pepper as a be taken upon the point
OF a small penknife blade; stir these
with a wooden salad spoon until they
are smooth then add, a few drops alta
time, the oil and lemon juice, stirring
quickly all the time. When the sauce
is thick and smooth, add the chopped
parsley, capers, gherkins and finely
minced onion. Keep III ice chest
Juliet Corson.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-04
Spinach Cream SOUP.

Place one quart well cleaned and
washed spinach in & saucepan, add one
cup of boiling water and half teaspoon
full salt. Cover and cook five minutes,
no longer. Remove and drain the
spinach, saving the water; then chop
the spinach fine. Melt one tablespoon
full butter, add one tablespoonful flour,
stir and cook two minutes; add Il
pint giblet broth, Il even teaspoon
full salt, o pinch OF nutmeg and a small
bouquet. Boil six minutes, then strain
into a saucepan, add the spinach, also
the spinach water, and cook ten min
utes. Mix the yolk CT two eggs with
half cupfnl cream. add it to the soup,
stir for a few minutes. Il the soup
should be too thick add sufficient hot
milk to thin it down to the right con-
sistence. Serve with small crackers.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-04
Bore It Like o Soldier.

The real name of General Smolen-
ski, the gallant Greek commander, is
Constantine Smolentz, and he comes
OF Dalmatian stock. His father took
part in the war OF independence, set
tied at Athens, and married a Greek
lady. His two sons adopted q military
career, for which they were educated
partly at home, partly in France aud
Belgium. Constantine Is the younger
OF the two, aud besides possessing
strategetical abilities of q high order,
he is endowed with great physical
courage. IT is related of him that q
few years ago he had to visit Germany
for the purpose Of undergoing q severe
surgical operation. The doctors were
5roceeding to administer nm anesthetic, /
but SnoIentz would have none Of it.
asfChloroform, = he exclaimed, sis only
&c for womeni!', and while the knife.
was being used be said, "Go on,
gentlemanl" as coolly as though he
we're 4 mare spectator, nor did 4 single
.sypression d pain sscape him during
10 nest 4E11ae meznents.
lH Er% &M@a-
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-04
Smoke and Health.

I Fogs ale said to have a very bene.
fetal effect on the health of districts
where they are prevalent, as they are
great purifiers Of the atmosphere, and
even the sulphur which makes the
London fog SO pungent and irritating
IS credited with etfecting quite an APP
preciable limitation OF prevalent in.
fictitious diseases. Professor Maur is
now OF the opinion that smoke may be
turned into a hygienic ally, and, under
some circumstances, be made capable
of preserving the public health to a de-
gree little imagined. The dust col
lected from the smoke Of some Liega
furnaces, burning coal raised from the
n%eighboring mines, produces, when
dissolved in hydrochloric acid, a So
luton from which considerable quan-
titles of arsenic and several other me-
tallic salts may be precipitated. 1t is
now suspected that this breathing of
arsenic and other minerals in a finely
divided state may account for the
singular immunity from epidemics en-
joyed by certain industrial districts,
such as that of st. Etienne, and medi-
cal authorities in those regions and
elsewhereHe asked to throw upon
the subject What light they can. It is
suggested that the ventilating effect of
the numerous %chimneys i'll iron MAX
ing and other industrial centers has
its due share in constantly driving off
the vitiated air and replacing it by
fresh quantities of pure air. It was
noted that when pestilence was raging
the English town of Clifton, an ele-
waited and apparently salubrious resi-
district, its inhabitants mi
to a l~ow-lying and murky parish
in the adjacent town Of Bristol, where
The air was black from the smoke of
chimneys, while the NOR
tality was lower than that of the fash
quarter overlooking it.-St.
Globe DemocraN
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-04
Washing q Fine Art.

Ever since spinning was a type Of woman.
ly industry, from age to age 1t has been
clothe II To keep dainty belongings
in good order it is necessary to have them
properly Numbered. This is especially true
in the laundering of pretty summer gowns,
which is now quito q fine art. To do the
work properly, fill a tub two-thirds full Of
warm water, dissolve the fourth of a cake
OF Ivory Soap (Which will not fade the most
delicate ~colors), add it to the water; wash
the articles through it, rinse first in clear
and then in blue water; wiring, dip in thin
starch, shake out and hang on tho limo in
tho shade. When dry. sprinkle and iron.
Gowns thus Numbered will retain their
freshness tie entire season.
ELIZA T.. pARKER
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-04
Things we Ought to Know.

That alum dissolved in hot water
and applied to furniture Or to cracks
in the wall is certain destruction to
vermin.
That borax scattered on the floor and
shelves of closets after cleaning will
exterminate reaches.
That a kitchen table covered with
tin requires less care than O wooden
table.
That granulated sugar is better in
nearly all kinds of cake than pulver-
lied sugar.
That the sheets should never be al
lowed to remain on IN uno2cupied bed,
but fresh sheets put On when it is to
be slept in.
, That half a dozen books should find
a place in every guests
That there is a great deal Of nourish-
ment in q dish Of macaroni, and it
should be more frequently used by
Americans. .
That dishes to bemade bright must
be washed in very hot water and well
wiped with a clean cloth.
That undressed xii gloves may be
cleaned by washing them in naphtha
and hanging themin the open air until
they are dry and free from odor.
That the dining-room should be in
perfect order before breakfast is
served.
That the plates should be properly
heated and placed before the host.
That coffee should be served very
hot, and with hot milk.
I. That the glasses should be freshly
fr3ed with clear cold water.
That a sufficient number of kR:Tes,
forks and spoons should be placed on
the table, SO that nothing need be
called for after the family is seated. y
The Opelousas courier., 1897-09-04
WORDS OF D
The offender never forgives.

The offender never forgives.
More have repented speech than ST
lenee.
Woman lives for sentiment, MAJ
for action.
He that is slow to wrath is of grea
understanding.
OF two evils, choose the least; o
two sins, neither.
It pleases a woman to be told tina
she is fascinating.
It pleases a woman to call her a sen
sible little woman.
Speak well of your friend, Of YOU
enemy say nothing.
He who says what he likes will lca
what lie does not like.
Satisfaction by inches, diJap
pointment by the foot.
Opinions are mortgages the worlj
holds upon u liberty.
He who has q thousand friends ha,
hot one friend to spare.
The doctor is often more to b.
dreaded than the disease.
Cupid has given some people thu
hardest fall they eve got.
Recollection is the only paradise out
Of which We Il not be driven.
Some people, like the earth, have t.
oe broken up before they become use
81.
They who cannot have what they
ike shoala learn to like what they
have.
Opportunity makes short calls
When one is out it leaves a card ant
moves on.
Ii pleases 4 woman to be told tina
she improves a maa by her companion
ship.
There is pleasure in meeting The
eyes Of those to whom we have don.
good.
Thinking well is wise: planning
we'll, wiser; doing we'll, wi5est and
oest Of all.
The hiStarest medicine IS sweet to i,
BOY if he thinks his younger brother
wants 1.-THE Southwest.