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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-11-09
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Non-hOlltical.

The Amslgamated Association of Iron
and Steel Workers wants it distinctly under
stood that no party or parties, either inside
" outside Of its ranks, has ever been auth
orized to represent it in politics. 1t is
strictly nOn-political, and its officers strenu-
ously work 10 maintain that position, audso
iUr as we now know none Of its members,
not even those who went to Philadelphia
short time ago in the interest of Mr.. Wells,
have ever tried to drag it inio the political
mire. We are sorry to find the press,
among them some sO-ealled labor papers (D,
endesvOring to impress the reverse upon the
public mind Even the last circular issued
FOR political purposes by our brother
union printers in Philadelphia, speak
ing of the committee that went to
he latter city in the interest of Mr. Wells.
saws: The Press seeks TO convey the
impression that they are here represent
ing the Amalyamated Iron and Steel Asso
citation, the grandest labor enion in Amer
isa, and one which prohibits the introduc-
ION of anything political in its meetings
The men sent here do not come as repre-
sentatives of the Amalgsmated Associa.
ton (they dare not come as such but they
come to advance his political interest" If
any movement looking to the Endorsement
Of Mr. Wells or any other person on either
Of the electoral tickets had been Inaugural
ted by the Amalgsmsted Association the
Philadelphia printers are just shrewd and
sharp enough to find it out. But there was
not, and the language Of Typographical
Union No. 2, quoted above, should satisfy
the most fastidious on that point. We
again assert that TIT A \. of l. and S. W
is HoH-politicdl, and those that say other
wise have only one object in view-lhst Of
sowing the seed Of dissensioa in our ranks
and causing disruption Of society that
above all other Grade and labor unions, is
manageable from political action.
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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-11-09

Dor organizations are often unreasonable in
their demands and tyranicsl in their con-
duct; and, as matter Of business selfpfes-
ervstion, employers are compelled 70 resent
their unjust exaetions. their despotic power
and intolerable dictations.
The Mine Owners at Fsnlt.
No such abuse however, existed in the
case am speaking Of, and, as have al
ready stated, the mine owners are wholly at
fault and the aggressors in this long and
bitter battle. Il Is true that the coal ope-
rators had for months previous to this lock-
out made little or no profit on their invest
ments, but the same can be said conserving
nearly all who bad their money in the min
ing and manufacturing industries of the
country. Surely it would not cure, but
would sggravSe the disease to adopt the
vicious policy Of cutting down and starving
labor. as the law Of competition in times Of
reproduction delivers but little profit to
capital, no matter how low may be the rate
Of wages During the panic period as au
employer often cursed the painful neces-
sity that forced me to ask for lower wages
fiOm miners in my employ, Against my
will was forced into long strikes and Sc
we're struggles 10 reduce wages simply be-
cause in competitive coal fields relatively
lower rates bad been established was
panied and deeply regretted 70 be forced TO
ssk men who had been getting none too
mnch to accept still less, but there was no
other alternative left except TO run at loss,
and perhaps be driven to financial ruin.
With this experience, and for the reason
| have already given you, am now firmly
opposed to the reduction policy. Outside
Of AL this the relation between capital and
labor are Of such mutual dependence and
their interests are so vast and important to
the peace, progress and prosperity of So
ciety, that it is q common duty to aid in
every way 10 maintain between them friend
shin and harmony. This problem, although
most complicated and difficult; of solution,
should now and in the future be treated, to
the greatest possible extent, With the
methods of reason aud Cancellation. EN-
pIoyers and employed should meet as COM
mon friends, discuss their common interests
and settle their relations in accordance
with common justice, common fairness and
common sense.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-11-09

EDMUND +. BoCKISG and C Menkemeller,
druggists, distinctly state that Aeker's
English Remedy has and does cure con,
racted consumption. Ask for circular
An entirely new medicine, guaranteed.
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The wOndrous Debt Mankind owes t,


1t Is now definitely known that kissing
was invented by Eve to discover if Adam
bad been ealing cloves on his return from
the club.
Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-11-09
The crOeodfes Never Were So Fat.

Speaking ofhard roads to travel Jordan
Is scarcely Circumstance TO the Nile.
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Wheeling Sunday register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1882-1934, 1884-11-09
LABOR NEWS

LABOR NEWS,
II. Latest Industrial 'n''l'l-
gsnce
.ru At HOME AND ABROAD
Va, wocsnsn are Saying and DOING
'''' Movements Of manufacturers
and the State Of the
Markets.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-26
A BRUTAL PRIZE FIGHT.
Two Washington Sluggers Try to Butcher
Each Other in Alexandra.
Both Men Badly Punished and thc Fight
Declared Draw.

A terrific slugging match between Wash
ington sluggers took place Saturday night in
Sarepta hall, Alexandria. The match was
between John II. Stevens middle weight, and
James (alias "Reddy'') White, Light weight.
The former weighed 16O pounds and the
latter 144l pounds. The men woro personal
enemies. Tho fight was for 500 and tho
championship Of tho district. Hard gloves
were used. The affair very nearly approached
prize fight, and for that reason 1t was given
in Alexandria, where it was known that
the police would not interfere. The
brutal scene was witnessed by hundreds
of Washington sports" who went
down by rail and water. Mr. Charles Bev-
oridge acted as referee, with George Wilson
as timekeeper. Stevens was attended by
VIM. s. Schofeld and VIM. Northedge.
Whites seconds were Charley Hurdle and
John Tourney. Eight desperate rounds were
fought, the men being cut and bloody at the
finish when the fight was declared a draw.
In the first round, after some sparring,
Stevens got in heavy right-hander on
Whites forehead. The men were fighting
heavily at close quarters when time was
called. In the second round White drew tho
first blood by giving Stevens n stunning blow
by giving White wicked blow on
tho jugular. White countered neatly
and Stevens went down. scoring the
first knock down for White. Stevens closed
the round by striking White terrific right
handler on the cheek, and knocking him
down. In the third round both men came up
eager, but short winded. White forced the
fighting amid great excitement After few
passes Stevens planted heavy left t-hander on
Whites mock knocking him clear off his
feet. White played foxy" and regained his
feet, while Stevens stood over him ready TO
knock him down again. Stevens claimed
foul because White had remained down over
ten seconds, but it was not allowed. White
closed the round by striking Stevens sledge-
hammer blow on tho neck, knocking him
down,
In the fourth round both men came up
groggy. White forced the fighting and there
were numerous knock downs, and the round
closed with close and heavy fighting on both
sides. The fifth round was marked by
desperate half-arm blows. White got in
heavily on Stevens's neck, drawing blood. 1t
closed with heavy slugging and very little
Science" In the sixth round the rules were
entirely discarded and they fought on the
plan, "the bost man wins" Tho men
clnched and Stevens threw White
heavily by cross-buttock. When the
seventh round opened the audience was
at fever heat. and Stevens was bleeding
freely. Stevens having knocked his
thumb out of joint the fight was declared
draw. 1t will be finished next Saturday
the performance may be judged from the fact
that there were fifteen knockdowns. Both
men were badly punished, or "butchered," to
use a prize ring term. A variety show pre-
coded the fight, also set.to between Charles
Dillon and John Tourney, of this city.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-26

The president of the Literary association,
under whose auspices the symposium at Lin
coin hall is to be given Tuesday evening, says
he and the officers would very much like to
see present in the audience that evening the
correspondents of the New York dailies who
write such long and exaggerated articles car
featuring negro effort, and other such
writer's as, ho says, "the negro will be seen at
his best, and will give them an experience
they seldom treat themselves to-" The par
ticipants embrace the leading colored theolo-
gian, a gentleman Of large influence in tho
south, a professor in q college, president of
a university, o graduate Of Cambridge Eng
land) university, who is also an author of
some note, and leading divine of Philadel-
phia. The subject upon which all these gen.
tlemen will present views is "SubjeCtion,
Absorption, or Colonization" to be treated in
relation to the two leading races Of America.
This subject and these men were chosen so
that all the leading questions affecting the
nogro's relative position in America could be
most clearly presented.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-26
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR,
A NOVEL SCHEME.
To fhe Edifor

In letter in tho Sunday Herald of yester-
day relative to tho now Casino MIR. j. II.
Siddons unfolds remarkable scheme His
idea is TO send man to England and from
the three or four hundred actors and actresses
in his native isle who arc unable to obtain
an engagement there, and are advertised "to
let," form o troupe. bring them here, and
install them as the stock company Of the
Washington Casino, and by this means allow
the public at the national capital, who have
hitherto been doluded by the miserable at
tempts of American actors, TO SEQ some acting
'as is acting" This is an admirable proposi-
tion. but il doesn't go for enough. By,all
means let us have English lactors,
but lot us also have nm English urches-
ira, English stage hands, English ticket
takers, English ushors and English 'supers."
Then let us float tho British flag over the
Casino, and let English music be played
between the acts, concluding with God Save
the Queen" Then we will have reached tho
summit of dramatic excellence, the million
ium Of histrionio art. Mr.. Siddons does not
propose to select these artists at random; his
idea 10 to choose only those who have been
favorably received at the bar of English
public opinion. The American Judgment Of
the abilities of an actor does not always coin
eide with tho British Wow, but We can
remedy this by educating ourselves up to Tho
English standard. There is something wrong
somewhere, however, because, while Miss
Mary Anderson has made an unqualified sue
cess in England, Mr. Henry Irving encoin-
tered, to say the least largo share Of adverse
criticism on this side Of the water. ~
Speaking of adverse criticism suggests a
slight digression, Our English neighbers
are frequently exceedingly candid IN thoir
methods of criticism, and ofton express their
disapprobation by hissing-a thing almost
unknown in this country, or at least reserved
for occasions whore an actor or actress oyer
steps the bounds of deoency or propriety. 1t
was only n few months since our little Lolita
was hissed off London stage for tho terrible
ofionsc of singing the Sweet By and By
in "Musetto." Amidst the storm of Kisses
tho poor little woman advanced to tho foot
lights, and, with tears in her eyes, falterngly
said: Gentlemen, do not understand this"
No, nor can any one in America except as IN
instance of course brutality. l do not mean
to say that such exhibitions are common in
England, but do say such a thing could not
occur in this country
MIR. Siddons states that with the exception
of Messrs. Hay and Jefferson, no amateur of
this city has attained during the past oight
years even decent medioority." While his
commendation of these gentlemen is well de-
served, IL is certain that there are q half dozen
or moro who were Washington amateurs less
than eight years ago who now hold roputa-
bic places upon the professional stage. Their
names are familiar to us ALL 1t is not rea-
sonable to suppose that they could have at
tanned their present positions if their standard
was below "a decent mediocrity."
MAY 25, 1884. EDWARD NJ. TABER.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-26
A Grease-ian Melody.


A practical joker, doing business on +
street, was frequently urged by personal
friends to invest in Leviss money making
schemes, but he declined. He has sent to an
avenue merchant the following lines, set to
the music of Father, Dear Father, Como
Home:"
oh, Lewis, George Leave-us, why don't you come
With our marginal profits and cash.. ,,sag
You treated us badly to skip of and roam,
When the market is going 10 smash
We went short" on stocks. We stood "long" on
grease,
For you said twas according to Hoylc;
You must certainly think we're hock of old
or a lot of sardines soaked in oil.
@ Chorus By the treasury clerks of syndicate B.
Come home come home!
Now, Georgy, old fellow, come homel
Oh, l. cave u.s. yoS grieve us-belieVe US sincere
In wishing you speedy return.
Though lost TO ouFsight, you're to memory dear.
Come, shake up the f street concern.
We borrowed fromIfrlends; we discounted our pay,
To put up in your syndicate pools.
You promised us sunshine and said we'd make hay,
But we feel like pack OF d'-d fools.
Chorus tby the postofIlGe clerks of Syndicate c.
music, Ry up in the G'sO:
Come homel come home
Old partner, dear GeoIgy, come home
We rise TO a question OF privilege George.
"What show have we got for our soap"
You called" aud we "put'-why don't you dis
gorge2
For us said while there's life there Is hope"
Some trusy old friends say you're "of on n
booze;"
That youll return with stack OF blue checks,
But, remember, dear George, we've all "got the
bues,'
And look like congressional wrecks.
Chorus 10y the committee on ventilation and
aCrostics-music, a little Off
Come home! como home
we want no more nonsense-come honel
W D.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-26
THEIR TRUST WAS IN OIL,
And Now They Hold Meetings and Try
to Get Something Back.

And Now They Hold Meetings and Try
to Get Something Back.
Fourteen gentlemen, wearing faces long
enough for two or three sets of teeth met at
the office of George A. Lewis, tho missing oil
broker, on Saturday. They spent about two
hours in talking and examined the Office
closely with Wow to finding any of their
oil or money that might bo concealed there.
During the meeting the legal status of the
case was reviewed, and will be decided by
lawyers. The victims all seem desirous Of
finding Lewis and bringing him back, but
there seems to be some doubt as to whether
he can be brought hero on criminal war
rant as he was not n trustee of the
money he took with him. A civil action can
be made out, but it is not thought he can be
made to appear in that case Another of the
creditors, William j.. Holiness entered suit
Saturday against the absconding broker to
recover 500, and obtained writ of attach
ment, hoping to find something to levy upon
THAT might reduce the amount of his loss.
The declaration simply states that the cause
of action against Lewis is for money loaned,
which he promised tore pay, but has failed to
do so.
The creditors have decided to leave the
matter in the hands Of lawyers, and if Lewis
eau be held for criminal proceedings efforts
will bo made to have him returned. 1t is
thought that Lewis is still in Philadelphia,
where he was seen few days ago. While
a number Of tho victims are still defending
Lewis, and assert his innocence, their
declarations are becoming feeble and few.
Mr.. William Dickson received letter from
q New York detective firm on Saturday ask
ing If LeYis was wanted, aud stating that
they could find him. The letter WAS turned
over to Mr.. s. r. Bond, and he will act in the
matter.
One Of the victims said yesterday that he
thought that the persons who persuaded their
friends to go into the scheme got commits
sion from Lewis for doing so. mot that
mean to say that they were in the scheme
but it does look ticklish, don't it?"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-26

A large number of representatives to the
r. w. g. lodge are now present in the city.
They are delighted with their surroundings
and a general surprise is expressed that o
session has mover been held in this city. The
Ebbitt house contains the larger number of
the delegates, and the already large repre-
sentation thero was increased with tho
following additions yesterday Mrs. f. j..
Piuney and Mrs. @. l.. Cushman, chief
superintendent Of Juvenile Templars, of
Ohio; Mr.. W. 8. Williams, of Canada; Hon.
g. {. Christian, Chicago; Messrs. G. c. Hart
q. w. G. T.; j. T.. Jenkins, and w. II. Black.
of Pennsylvania; hr. j. A. TrOntman and
Mr.. l.. j. Brown aud wife, Kansas j. +. Sbloy,
q. w. G. t.; Messrs. O. j. Bacon and George
Scott, of Nebraska; Mr.. B. L. Parker q. W..
Lee, and Mr.. j. +. Cleghorn, of Wiscon sin;
Mr. James Grimes, @. w. G. r., and Mr..
ID. Beach, of Kansas: Messrs. n. G. Nash and
A. G. Folsom, Dakota; Dr. ID. II. Mann, of
New York; Mrs. NJ. A. Butler, Rhode Island;
Mr. A. Swazey and wife, Ohio; Mrs. NJ. F..
Peck, Connecticut; Mr.. A. +. Schleicher, Col
orado; Mr.. NJ. Brookbanks aud wife, Indiana;
Hon. j. J. Hickman, y. Il. w. q. r.. and Col
w. +. Switzer, of tho Statesman, Missouri
Mrs S. A. Leonard, r. w. q. vice templar,
Boston, Mass, and Mr.. c. r. Keely, Of Ken
lucky. Miss Amanda Way. the oldest member
of the Il. w. q. lodge, is chartered at 213 c
street southeast.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-26
THE LOSSES AT THE WILDERNESS.
L. Il


Your correspondent &C." calls attention in
Saturdays paper to what he chooses to call
All exaggeration in the figures in letter
written from Spottsylvania Court House.
Having by personal experience in the war
fully realized its horrors ain one of those
who believe that truthful showing of what
ment Of difficulties by some other resort. l,
therefore, was careful to examine ''The
Statistical Record of tho Armies Of the
United States" by Frederick Phisterer, late
captain of United States army, published by
Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, in 1883
az q supplementary volume in their series of
Campaigns Of the Civil War" / find since
that Gen. Humphreys statistics make the
losses much less. If they are found correct,
shall rejoice for tho sake of the many who
make up tho difference. How to reconcile
the difference in the statement I do not
know. Very respectfully, ID. d.. c.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-26
License the Rum Drinkers.

An old man, with long, silvery locks aud
bent back, named Omar Harris, arrived in
this city yesterday to attend tho sessions Of
the Supreme Lodge of Good Tomplars, He
is not member of the order, but roligiously
attends every temperance meeting of note in
the country. He has drawn up novel
temperance bill, which he wants introduced
in the house. 1t proposes to abolish the
tax on liquors and to allow in
toxicants to be sold without q
license. 1t then proposes to license
each drinker, and to compel him to wear u
badge or tag indicating that he is a licensed
man Ii is made penitentiary otlense to sell
drinks to man who does not wear the badge
openly on his coat. Referring to the matter
last night tho cold water patriarch said; 81
am afraid ii will not pass because too many
members of congress would have to wear tags
themselves, but it will at least be good
suggestion for congress and the people,"
THE great trotting meeting begins on Tuesday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-26
THE MARINE BAND coNoEnT.
Saturdays "NIusIc on the Waite Lot"
Draws n Large Audience.


Tho green lawns in the rear of tho Presi-
dents house were thronged Saturday after
noon with young and old folks, enjoying the
Marine band concert and the fresh air and
fine scenery. Gay spring dresses were out in
force, and many young ladies got pointers"
on styles Of hats aud dresses. The most in
terested spectator of the picturesque scene
was President Arthur, who was the center of
small and select gathering on the south
portico of the executive mansion. In the group
were Attorney General Brewstot, Secretary
FrelinRhuysen, and Secretary Chandler. The
latter, with Mrs. Chandler, soon loft the Pres
idential party, and descending the broad
stairways mingled with the circulating
throng on the sward. Miss Nellie Arthur,
nttired In an airy costume Of sky blue lawn,
and wearing a broad, navy blue silk sash and
a jaunty straw hat played shuttlecock with
several army officers and ladies on tho last
lawn, to the inspiring music of the red coated
band. Tho President Is said to enjoy tho Sat-
urday afternoon concerts very much. He
never misses concert If he can help It,
An order was issued last week, and rigidly
enforced on Saturday, which will meet with
the commentator of respectable people
The disreputablo women who used the execu-
tive grounds rs promenade, and exhibited
themselves at the Saturday afternoon con-
certs, are now prohibited from entering the
gate. Many ladies who have been prevented
from enjoying the music, because of the OBJ
jectionable people present, will thank the
officials for very wise order.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-05-26
REFUSED LUNCH ON ACCOUNT OF COLOR
10 he Editor,

WAsHINGToN, ID. c., May 23.--To-day, at
noon, entered the restaurant of Fred. w.
Evans, on L street northwest, near Ninth,
accompanied by two Of my pupils belonging
to our senior class about to graduate a week
hence with honors-the ono the salutatorian,
the other tho valedictorian. Both were we'll
dressed, better than myself, and gentlemanly
in their department. As we were about to
take our seats for lunch the very courteous
and gentlemanly proprietor said to me, 1--WE
cannot entertain these gentlemen with you,
SIR" / did not ask the reason for such treat
ment but 1t was evident that my worthy
pupils, being but slightly tinctured with
African blood, could not be fed by
Mr.. Evans. l am man Of full
Saxon. blood, born in South Carolina, but
FREQ from the curse of caste. The young
men with me were superior in intellect and
culture to the proprietor, and equal to any of
his patrons; in no wise repulsive even to my
southern taste. We left him and entered
another restaurant near by, where l am glad
to say, no such prejudice of caste and color
prevails. Hereafter shall go hungry rather
than enter the premises whence my talented
pupils and esteemed friends have been so
inhumanly expelled. Let it be known
through the land that hero, at the civil heart
Of the republic, white professor and his
lightly colored pupils were refused simple
repast. Yours truly, G. II. A, BULKLEY.