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Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-27
EXPECTED ORDER FOR TROOPS
NOT RECEIVED BY GEN. GOBLIN

Shenandoah, Pa. Sept. 26.--The ex.
pected order for troops to go to Halle
ton district had not been received by
Gen. Goblin up to $50 O'Clock this
morning. After receiving the inforlna.
tion that Sheriff Harvey OF Luzerne
county had requested the governor TO
send troops, Gen. Goblin Immediately
made arrangements for transferring q
portion OF bis command. A SPECIAL
tain on the Lehigh Valley railroad
was prepared, and Fl. E Dengler, sta.
'tion agent. remained in touch with the
general the greater part Of the night.
Gen Goblin said this morning that he
had portion of the infantry and bat
terry O in readiness to move at a mo-.
msnt's notice. II remained up nearly
all night" said the general, "but re-
,ceived no information.
A number of strikers visited the
Girardville and Gilberton washeries
early today, and made an unsuccessful
effort to induce the workmen there 10
return home.
The Philadelphia & Reading Coal
and Iron Go. today discharged num-
Der OF pumpmen, flremen aud outside
laborers who had continued Mt work in
the various coliieries which have been
closed by the strikers. Preparations
are being made to remove the mules
from the mines.
The situation at Mahanoy City is
unchanged, all the colieries in that
neighborhood being cloaed.
A report comes from Ashland that
the Potts, Bast and Locust Spring col
lieries resumed operations this morning.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-27
THE P. & R. G0LLlERIES.

Philadelphia, Pa. Sept. 26.--Accord-
ing 10 the cfiicial report OF General Su-
perintendent Luther of the Philadel-
phia a. Reading Coal and Iron Co., IA
of the 80 collieries owned by that com
pany we're in operation this morning.
v bis is one more than yesterday. but,
as officials admit, it dues not indicate
that the company is making any head
way.
The additional colliery resuming
today is the Vaudeville, near Potts.
villc, which closed yesterday for re-
pairs to the machinery.
STRIKE AT ANOTHER P. & II. MINE.
Harrisburg, Pa, Sept. 26. Seventy
five miuers went on strike today at the
Tower City eolliery, controlled by the
Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron
Co. There are 1900 men employed at
the cclliery, and this is the first break
in their ranks.
A branch of the Mine Workers Union
has been organized at Tower City, and
the strike leaders predict that many
more men will go out tomorrow.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-27
MUST Be MORE DEVELOPMENTS
BEFORE DISPATCH OF TROOPS

Hazleton, Fa.. Sept. 26.-The re-
quest of Sheriff Harvey that troops DO
sent to Luzerne county, made Yester-
day, is still under consideration, but 1T
is almost certain that none will he sent
until there are further Developments
The entire Ha2 Teton region was very
quiet today, no marches or disturbances
having occurred anywhere during the
night or this morning.
Sheriff Harvey was seen today by a
reporter of The Asso dated Press in re-
gard to his request for State help The
sheriff said he had telegrnphed the gov
ernor fer National Guardsmen 10 any
number that The chief executive in his
Judgment deemed best 10 preserve
order, as tho situation is getting criti-
cal. He said he also had long talk
with Gov. Stone over the telephone, in
which he explained the entire situation
and why he had made the request for
troops. TIE sheriff told him that he
was wanted in many Places in the
county to protect lite and property, and
that it was impossible TO be every
where. He frankly tod the governor
that the situation as il stood yesterday
was getting beyond his control, and
suggested to him that two regiments
would be sufficient TO preserve order.
do did not specify any command. He
also Informed the governor that under
no circumstances would he shoot q
man, and that he would not make the
miatake that Sheriff Martin made
three years ago, when score of men
were shot to death by deputies at Lat
timer" The governor replied that he
would take the whole subiets under
careful consideration, and would let
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-27

him know later what he would do in
the matter. Sheriff Harvey will have
another talk with the governor during
the day. In speaking further on the
question of using firearms, the sheriff
said: ~ AIN better friend Of the
strikers than they think. think
now they are fighting for what they
think lie right had given positive
orders to my deputies that they must
not do any shooting, and that they
must be calm and try to reason with
the men when they see the strikers are
about to commit violation Of the
law. ] believe that more can be done
with sugar than with vinegar. When l
faced the men of Derringer yesterday
morning, / kept my deputies split up
in groups, 80 as not to excite the striK-
ers, and went myself to the mob OF 300
men unarmed, and pleaded with them
to let those workers go to the mines
who so desired. They positively re-
fused to do so, and | arrested all those
who were not strictly within the law
If the men will not listen to reason,
then free must BIO used, and that
means shooting. The presence Of troops
will prevent the gathering OF mobs, and
that is why | asked the governor to
send the soldiers "
No additional coleries were closed
UP in the Lehigh Valley today. The
Lentz. Lilly & Co. g mine, at Park
Place, in the Sohuylkill region, how
ever, was reported as being closed.
There is not colliery in this region
that has It's full force of men today.
The strikers claim accessions to their
ranks, while most of the mine superin-
tendents report slight increase in the
number Of men working today. The
Lehigh Valley Coal Co. officials said
| they were in better shape than on any
other day since the strike began. Three
strikers were arrested in the neighbor-
hood of this company's No. 40 shaft, in
this city, for unlawful assembly. They
were walking on the railroad tracks
within the company's property.
Major Miller, provost marshal. today
reported to Gen. Goblin that he bnd
been informed by d. X. James Of the
Cambridge Coal Co. that strikers had
entered tho homes Of some of the men
employed at the Cambridge colliery
and assaulted them. Gen. Goblin says
If he is furnished with the names Of
these strikers, he will cause their ar
rest, and turn them over to the civil
authorities.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-27
MOVEMENT OF OURTROOPS
They Cannot Leave the Chinese
Capital for Tientsin Before
First of Next Week.
IF THE POWERS SEIZE PEKIN
The American Minister Will
Stay in That City, and Gen.
Chaffee's LegationGuard
Will Stay With Him.
Associated Press Dispatches by special Wires.

Associated Press Dispatches by Special Wires.
Washington. Sept 26.--It is believed
that Gen. Chaffee, being ut Tientsin,
has by this time received the in
struotions cabled him yesterday, rela-
tive TO the reduction of his force in
China. If he returns to Pekin to execute
the order, it will DO Monday at lenst
before he can begin the movement
toward Tientsin. IT, is thought here
that, with view IN preventing any
possible misunderstanding he already
has acquainted the military representa-.
tives Of the Powers at Tientsin Of the
projected withdrawal of the American
forces. This is deemed more necessary
because Of tho possibility of the
appearance OF Field Marshal Wildersoe
at Taku or Tientsin at any moment.
Ii il desirable that the change of the
status of the American troops shall
have taken place before he appears on
the scene.
The,rapid trend Of events in China
toward actual and formal war, which
is regarded as certain to follow re-
fusal on the part of Germany and some
OF the other continental Powers TO enter
into negotiations for settlement with
China, il regarded here as iustifying
the decision of the State Department
to withdraw the American troops, now
that the purpose for which these troops
we're sent into China has been accom-
plished. The Department has held from
the first that a state of war did not exist
with the Chinese government, and it
secured the assent OF everyone of the
Powers to thar proposition. 1t still
does not believe there is sufficient
ground for changing that position, and
refuses to be drawn into war without
such ground.
As TO the military plans already laid
down, they will remain unchanged, 1t
is said here. II tho beligerent Power
or Powers seize upon Pekin, the
American minister will still remain
there, and Gen. Chaffee's legation
guard will stay with him, but taking
no part in the war. The Power In
possession can find no valid objection
to the presence Of this legation guard.
At Coustantinople, the legations and
embassies all have their cavasses, OIL
legation guards; and while they are
not numerous. the principle is Iecog.
nized, and mere numbers does moi
| affect it.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-27
deaths.

BUcHANAN-on September 18th, 1900. Dunbat
Morgan, infant son OF George W. and Margarss
L. Buchanan, aged months.
CoRRIGAN-In this city, on September 2lst, 1900,
Mary A.. daughter OF Charles and the late Re-
becca Corrigan.
CRuNIBLIsH-In this city, on September sd,
1900 Margaret H.. daughter OF Hannah and the
late Hugh Crumblsh, aged % years.
DAWSON September 25th. 1900 James Davis,
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the
funeral from his late residence 1902 French street.
on Thursday, September 9th, at p. m. Inter
ment private.
DuGAH-In this city, on September sd, 1900,
Annie L., daughter OF Sarah and the late Martin
Dugan, aged is years,
HIGGINS--In this city. on September 25th, 1900.
Katie c. Higgins. aged IS years.
aRelatyes and friends are invited to attend the
funeral from tho residence Of her father p. r.
Donahoe, Seventh and Madison streets, on Friday
morning, September 18th. High mass at st. Pauls
Church ut o O'Clock.
LoUGHREY--In this CITY, on Septemer 18th, 1900,
willard NJ, sonof Patrick and Mary Loughrey,
aged IL months.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to
attend the funeral from the residence OF his
parents, No. lll2 Reed street. on Thursday after
noon, at o'clock. Intermentat Cathedral ceme-
terry
MULLIKIN-In this city. on September 22d, 1900,
Anna, wife Of Philip Mullikin, aged SO years.
WATSoN-At Newport, Del, on September 25ths
1900, Joseph w. II. Watson, it his list year.
Funeral to meet at his late residence in New
mort, on Fiftll-day September 2Tth, upon the ar
rival OF the train leaving Wilmington at p. m.
lnterment in Philadelphia.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-27
A THRILLING EXPERIENCE.

Two Young Women Badly Frightened by
the Conduct of Their Horse While Driv-
ing Through a Wood.
While Miss Bertha Haley, daughter
Of William II. Haley of No. 1910 West
Eighth street. this city, and Miss Anna
Osborne of Boothwyn, Pa, were driv-
ing through the wood between Booth
wyn and Carpenter last Saturday night
their horse was frightened, presumably
by tramrs, and Miss Oborne was thrown
cut and pretty badly injured. and her
companion had great difficulty in pre-
venting the horse from running away.
Both had a genuine scare, but the
timely arrival of a friend saved them
from possible collapse and probably
from being attacked by highwaymen.
Miss Haley was on visit to Miss
Osborne, and in the evening they de-
cided to drive from the latte-'s resi-
dence at Boothwyn, to Carpenter, about
five miles distant, to call on Miss Mary
Osborne, q cousin of Miss Anna Os-
borne. On the way to Carpenter, it
was daylight and several suspicious
characters were noticed, but no at
tempt was made on the part OF the
strangers to modest the young women.
There were several stretches of wood
land, and it Is believed that some of
the tramps renamed in one Of the
clumps of trees awaiting the return of
the young women, as while passing
through the woods the horse SHE'D and
began to lunge. The plunging Of the
horse threw Miss Osborne out Of the
carriage, and Miss Haley, who was
thoroughly frightened, had great ditfi.
Guilty In preventing the horse from run
ming away.
Just about the time Miss Osborne
was thrown out another carriage ap-
peared, coming in the opposite diIeo-
tion and was stopped In front of Miss
Osuorne's horss. The driver alighted.
He proved to be a neighbor Of the
Osbornes and assisted Miss Osborne
back into the carriage and saw both
young women safely home.
1t lie thought somebody along the
road attempted to catch hold of the
horse but be could not be seen In the
darkness and when he heard the Other
carriage coming made his escape
through the woods. The trouble &C.
CURED about O'Clock, and 1t was ex.
oeedinRly dark. Miss Haley returned &c
her home in this city Monday. She
has not fully recovered from her fright.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-27
ROUND ABOUT WlLKESBARRE
SITUATION IS UNCHANGED

Wikesbarre, Pa, Sept. 90. There is
no change in the strike situation
today, as compared with previous days.
The operators have issued tho follow
ing statement on the general situation:
"All is quiet in the Wyoming and
Lackawanna regions, More washerie,
are working than yesterday. At the
Mocapaqua collIery, there has been an
increase Of the working force Of 40
over yesterday. In the Shamokin region,
the Cameron mine is working with an
increased force Of ii men over yester-
day. The independent and Union
mines, in the Schuylkill region, are
working. All the Williamstown col
lieries are working full-handed. In the
Lehigh region, the Hazlebrook colliery
is working with a full force. The
Cranberry mine has also it's full force.
Hazlebrook, No. l, has full force at
work, the same as yesterday. Hazle-
ton, No. /, is working with an in
creased force Of three over yesterday.
Hazleton shaft is working with force
of 81 men, an increase of p men over
yesterday. The increase is accounted
for by the fact that they have 20 men
more in the strippings at No. 8. The
mines Of Coke Bros. & Co. are reported
to be in as good condition as yesterday.
Markle a. Go. g mines are idle, of course,
as per announcement. No men are
eported marching in the region, and
everything is quiet. In the Mahanoy
region, the officials OF the Lost Creek
mine report the situation as about the
same as yesterday. No collieries are
working in the Mahanoy and Shenan-
doah districts, except Bast, Potts,
Locust Gap and Cambridge. Our en-
glneer visited three Of the Reading col
lieries yesterday afternoon, and he
reports that they had fairly good
force at work, and this mornings
reports indicated that they were doing
as well MS yesterday. 1t ia reported
that Organizer Harris was at Ashland
yesterday, endeavoriDg to get the men
there out, but the men at work told
several Of the leaders that they would
go out when the soft coal men went
out; they propose to work as long as
soft coal is coming into their districts.
Reports say large numbers of men are
joining the union, apparently with
the idea that they will get benefits
from it. h.u
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-27
.BL00OSHED AT SIBLEY,
TOWN NEAR SCRANTON
Twenty Revolver Shots We're Fired,
and Three Men Were Wounded.
PARTICIPANTS WERE ITALIANS
Joined United Mine Workers
Two Weeks Ago.
ONE OF THE VICTIMS LIKELY TO DIE

Associated Press Dispatches by Special Wires.
Scranton, Pa, Sept, 26. The strike
situation throughout this valley
remains PRACTICALLY unchanged to-day,
the Lacks wanna company working its
four washeries without molestation.
These are the Diamond, Oxford,
Bellevue and Hampton, but none of
the coal is going out over the road at
present, being held on the mine
switches. This company is actively
preparing to get one of its big breakers
into operation, by marshalling suf-
foient men willing to work Tor that
purpose.
Information this morning was to the
effect that the big companies tomorrow
will grant concessions, provided that
at that time the men are actually
working and IN their employ. 1t
appears that the strike and the threats
of the strikers have brought to the
attention OF the operators in a marked
manner the grievances Of their ON.
ployes, and that in the various con-
ferenoes held the opportunity has been
afforded them to discuss the grievances
both from their own standpoint and
that of the men. Public sentiment.
especially as regards the question Of
the price charged miners for powder,
has also been material factor in the
proceedings, and an understanding
exists that when work 10 resumed the
terms of settlement will be made
known.
There is an understanding that, come
what may, tho compromise must not
be effected though the United Mine
Workers. While many miners are
ANXIOUS to settle the strike and return
to work regardless of the means by
which an amioable settlement is made,
there is quite strong sentiment to
remain out until the union is recog
nized aud until that organization is
satisfied that work can be resumed
advantageously to the union.
Toe first bloodshed which may be
laid to the strike Of the miners in the
Iackawanna region was reported this
morning at Sibley, mining settlement
at the foot of the mountains in Old
Forge township, about six miles from
| Scranton. Three men were wounded
| in the row, in which about 20 revolver
shots were fred. The participants were
all Italians, and were mostly mer
who, before the strike began, had beer
| working in Jermyn No. mine, neal
| Rendham, as non unionists. but who
became members of the United Mint
Workers two weeks ago. Previously
there was lad blood between these mer
and others of their own nationality who
had been On strike at Jermyn's mint
Tor six months, and several clashes
occurred. Last night, the men got int
a fight in the roadway near Barber
town. Reviewers were drawn by several
and when the battle was over, thre
men were down in the road, one 81
badly wounded that DR.. Timlin thi!
morning had little hope for his re
oovery. Several arrests have beer
made, and Squire Foley, who is princi
pal Of the Old Forge school, committed
| the arrested men to prison.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-27
OHRISTlANA GLASS WORKS START.

One-balf of the Force mt Work-A Vital
Question Yet to be Settled.
Fifty men and boys. representing one
furnace or pot of the Christiana Win
dow Glass Co., began operations ut the
works OF the plant at | 'olock yesterday
morning. The two tiatteners of this
furnace Joined the Blowers Associa-
ti6n, and thus left the organization to
Which they belonged free to work with
out any labor organization interfering.
The other pot or furnace may net
start this month, as the fstteDers who
are employed are members OF the Flat
teners' Union. and will not start at the
present under the laws governing their
organization.
The members OF the firm are willing
10 pay the amount demanded by the
fiatteners, but the blowers object to
the payment of the rate. The en-
rloses of the plant will endeayor to
arrange for an early resumption Of
work.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-27

Easton, Nd, Sept. 25.-After two
attempts, Hugh A. Haddaway of Thigh
mans Island succeeded In committing
suicide yesterday morning. He first cut
his throat with razor, which he took
from his room at an early hour In the
morning, before the family we're astir.
When he was missed and sought for a
pool of blood was found and nearby
the razor, which he had put on the
stern of small boat. 1t seems the
throat cutting made bloody, but not
fatal wound. He then walked 80
yards to his oyster canoe, which was
tied to Knapp's Narrows bridge. The
searchers noticed that the boat had
been united, moved down the Narrows
and anchored in deeper water. When
the anchor was pulled up, the suicides
body came up with It, He had fast
ened the anchor around his neck before
jumping overheard, SO al to make sure
Of drowning. Justice jackson held an
inquest, aud verdict Of suicide was
rendered. Mr.. Haddaway leaves a
widow and three children. He was a
good citizen, highly esteemed by the
islanders. For some time his health
had been bad, and mental depression
ensued.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-27
DlAz ELECTED PRESIDENT OF MEXICO.

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
Chicago, ILL.,, Sept. ga dispatch
from tho City of Mexico to the Record
says:
''Mexico's Congress last night de-
clared the result of the Presidential
election. Geh. Portirio Diaz was unani-
mously elected, and will be inaugurated
next December. The President has
entirely recovered frcm his recent in
disposition.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-27
associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires

Associated Press Dispatch by Special Wires
Des Moines, Ia, Sept. 26.-Four
people were killed and several others
seriously injured in waterspout and
tornado at Ferguson, Marshal county,
last night The station agent and the
telegraph operator were badly hurt.
The railroad station was badly wrecked,
several cars were blown from the tracks
and damaged and many houses were
destroyed. Wire connections with / ergu-
son are interrupted, and IL is impossi-
BILE to learn the names of all those
killed and injured. The partial list is.
Killed Child of John Lovelady, hotel
proprietor.
Injured - William Robinson, Mil
waukee; James Mullen, Western Union
telegraph operator; John Lovelady,
hotel proprietor.
Severe waterspouts, wind and rain
are reported in the neighborhood Of
Redield and Madrid, whera tracks are
washed out in may places. Towns along
the Great Western road also report
hard wind and rain this side Of Mar
shalltown. From all sections Of this
quarter of the State, heavy property
less is reported, but no loss OF life il
known except at Ferguson.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-09-27
GREAT STORM AT NOME.
Many Lives Lost--The Damage Five Hun
dred Thousand Dollars.

Many Lives Lost-The Damage Five Hum
bred Thousand Dollars.
Seattle, Wash. Sept. 5.-The steamer
Roar oke brings news of disastrous
storm at Nome. 1t ragged with unusual
violence for nearly two days, up to the
evening of September 18th. and was
the severest that ever visited North
western Alaska.
A number Of barges and lighters
were driven ashore and totally wrecked.
Along the beach for miles, both east
aud west of Nome, the wind and water
created havoc with tents and mining
machinery. Several captains and sea-
men on small tugs are missing, and 1t
is Thought they are lost. Fully 500
people are homeless, while the loss to
property and supplies is over $500, 600.
There is not an alley leading to the
beach that is not filed with debris.
Many Front street buildings abutting
on the beach have heen damaged.
Numerous small buildings were swept
away. The heaviest individual losers
are probably the Alaska Commercial
Co. and the Wild Goose Mining and
Trading, Co. A serious loss is the dis
appearance of over 1000 tons Of coal.
Capt French, in command Of the
troops, has thrown open the govern.
ment reservation to those rendered
homeless by the storm, and will extend
such other assistance as is possible.
Later-In the great storm at Nome,
the tug Islam sank with her crew Of
three. The launch America, while try
ing tn aid the big barge Skookum, went
down with Capt Madison, her COM
mander, and the engineer. Three OF
four men working along the water front,
in an effort to save something from the
wreckage, are said to have been swept
out to sea. From Benny River, comes
a report OF the wreck Of the schooner
Prosper and the drowning of Capt.
Geiser, together with one of his seamen.
At Nome, the A laslsa Commercial Go. 4
barge York, heavily laden with winter
provisions, went ashore. An houl
later, the barge Skookum dragged her
anchors, and was wrecked on the beach,