The examiner., 1886-02-27


 Every member should attend
 resolution has passed the city council at the instance of Alderman McGovern, that henceforth in all work or supplies needed, home industry shall be first patron ized.
 The growth of the Knights of Labor is progressing with such amazing rapidity in Hartford that the hall of meeting can no longer afford facilities for the number in attendance. Consequently, they are obliged to divide off into trades, and classif- cations; the machinists. blacksmiths and pattern-makers organizing last Monday evening. At the last meeting of the parent assembly 23S propositions for membership were received.
 Last week we announced the expected death of Robert Terrett, the weIl-known expressman. He died Sunday evening and was buried Wednesday,. There was a solemn high mass sung for his final repose . at the cathedral, three priests officiating. The procession of hacks driven at his funeral were indicative of the large circle of friends he held ill life-the line reaching from almost the door of his residence, around Broad street and up to the church, He was about 50 years of age.
 We ask the attention of our readers this week to the new advertisement of The Hub
 
 already acquainted with the firm and another introduction is hardly necessary. We have now two of the largest and most reliable dealers in the city in the clothing line, patronizing our columns-both coming without solicitation to show their good will towards the cause advocate, and we trust that this spirit will not be unappre- ciated by the thousands now on the march in this direction. We should never lose, an opportunity of strewing with roses the pathway of our friends.
 A sample of the grievous wrong that may be perpetrated under the law of at tachment of wages, came to light here re- gently. Mr. Harry O. Leonard, very re- spectacle mechanic employed at the firm of James L. Howard & Co, If this city, at one time dealt with Captain Sherman when he was in the market business Mir. Leonard going to pay his bill one evening fouud it refused, on the ground of his creditor hay ing failed. Some time afterwards person whom he did not know came around with the bill, saying he was collecting the out standing debts of the Sherman (bankrupt) estate. At that time Mir. Leonard was only working eight hours 8 day, three days in the week, and replied to the offer of the col Hector, who would settle the $15 bill for $8 or $9, that if he could settle it for $1 it would be then no advantage to him, as he was not earning enough to pay current expenses, but was running behind
 Nothing was further heard of the matter until last week when MT. Leonard found his wages attached, over the signature of Geo. w. Fowler, administrator. Going to Selectman Fowler for explanation, MT. Leonard was informed by him that his name should not have been used in this connection, as he had sold over to MT. Lawyer Westc. tt all the outstanding bills on winding up the business of the estate for $1. MT. Leonard then proceeded to Mir. Wescott's office, but that gentleman was inexorable, telling him if he did not settle there and then, he would pile on the costs, and he had already secured his money. The case was settled and MT. Westcott got $15 for perhaps ten cents, and Mir. Leonard must continue to work and run in debt for his medicine, as much of his wages has been paid for that and doctors bills during the last few years.
 It would seem that the administrator IS morally to blame also for selling those bills, knowing the sad results that would very likely proceed therefrom.
 But it all points to the necessity of the rascally law which admits of such heartless injustice being abolished.
 "TooDLEs" AND "O'CALLAHAN."
 The entertainment under the manage ment of MT. Alex. Greene at Allyn Hall Tuesday evening, was very successful financially as well as being much enjoyed by the audience. All done we'll for anna tuers, but Mr. Greene outrivalled many a travelling professional Mrs. Greene also played her part with much naturalness and spirit Mr..Perry made himself pretty we'll heard all over the honse, until he played the sick doctor in the last act; and of course sick men are not supposed to be very bell- cose. Mir. BoIger seemed to enter into the spirit of his part and gave general satisfac- tion The young ladies did nicely, but their voices were not developed sufficiently to be heard very far. MT. Franey was very good ''old gent" and MT. Ripley cer- tainIy a very "honest farmer" Altogether the play was good, and the realization was better-clearing handsome sum which is to apply to purposes commendable
 EIGHT HOURS.
 Some time ago committee was appoint ed by the Trades Assembly to petition the common council for adoption of an ordi nance making eight honrs days work fol all employed ill the street department ot the city. Last Friday evening the com nittee had hearing from the ordinance board, which was full discussion of the merits of the question in all its phases Arguments were advanced by Messrs Britton, Pyne, Marshall, Snyder, Roper and others, and objections from the mem bers of the board met and promptly an swered. The board, however, as was ex pected, brought in a resolution to the coun cil Monday evening, that it was inexpa dient to comply with such request at pres ent, and moved that the resolution b. ''placed on file'' It was ordered, no an alderman opening his mouth on the sub ject.
 In the lower board there was quite a de bate, and the same disposition was mani fest to shelye the matter, when Council man Noonan moved that when the vote b. taken, it be taken by ayes and nays. Thi was trap seemingly unexpected, but th' good statesmen made the best of 1t, ant finally when the roll was called the actior of the ordinance board was negatived by vote of 22 to 2. It was amusing to se some of the gentlemen who were member of the ordinance committee, and who of fered every objection to the passage of thi measure while in committee, now vote "yes as loud as any of the others.
 The matter will be taken up by the board of aldermen again at next meeting, ant probably disposed of, and in a manne probably already agreed upon. The meas ure will pass when the workingmen sent more of their friends there to pass it Councilmen Noonan and Stack were tn c,,l,y ,,,anohars offerinp anything Tn adVO