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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-08

The division here is about 81 in | 90 males
above eighteen, 90 in 100 from thirteen to
eighteen AID 10 in 90 females or boys, and
the last column contains weekly wages for 90
workers thus divided. i little comparison will
show Chat, had the American workers in 1850
been divided as the British were in 1871. but
paid Tie same tate Of wages for oach class that
the american workers actually earned in 1880.
jhcir average would have been not 81 &c
weekly. but only S1O28 weekly. Or if the
British workers in 1871 had been divided Is
TO age and sex ~ the American workers were.
thc average Of British wages in 1871 would
have been So 81 instead Of 50 %. Thusi a
difference Of - TO - 50 per week in tie
average wages in this industry depends upon
the employment. Of more women, boys and
girls instead Of men in Great Britain than are
$50 employed in this country. Allowance was
made for this difference in twelve industries
and il CHANGED the apparent eXco,, Of American
over British wages in those industries from
about 80 10 nearly 12o per cert. Ii is also
made. IS above. for glass manufacture. but
cannot be made for any others Of the thirty
two remaining industries. in which, consc-
iiiN htHtiti'' I'tNf'N ilJtl>n ara
American wage, appears less ;han it actually
is whenever boys or women are in Great Brit
air considerably employed.
one ether difference the comparison rs to
glass works brings to light All The British
chicial papers include rs men only males above
eighteen years Of age, and boys between thir-
teen and eighteen are separately classcd. But
the American tables AL include with men all
{, he male workers sixteen years Of age or over
go tha; thc average for mcn is relatively low
cred ~ including boys from sixteen to eighteen.
Who arc moi so included in GIcai Britain. In
.hc glass industry, if is evident ., 900 or molc
If thc workers claSscd as men are from six
tcoa 90 eighteen years Of age and earn such
wages as these: In manufacture Of glassware
-slcl.crs-up, 1913 at 81 cents daily; cleaning
~ boys, % at - cents: carying-in boys
IS at 81 cents; mould-hoidcrs. ! ID at 80
cents; in window-class manuiactmc-rollc"
boys - At Is cents; in green gass nianuiac.
mo-gafhcrcis, 1926 al 81 cents; stiokcr-up
boys, III a IL cents cariying-in boys, lS2
a. - cents; laying-up boys 80 at SO cents.
In these few classes are about 800 workers,
nearly all Of Wnom would obviously be casscd
boys in Great Britain, but all Of whom are
classed aS men in American official tables. and
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-08
PERSON VII.

There Is rumor thal ihc n"w DUchc;s OF MARI
borough VIII visit th., city the La, oi next month.
Princess Lact.ta BouaFartc really looks wonder
fully like her slcauncl", the f.st Emperor Hers f.
rather heavy face, but IL l. not unattIactyc Her
wedding dr.s Is OF white moirc, made in the style OF
the tlIst Empire. and ornamcntcd with silver cul-
hrolery and lestoon, of olang' blossoms. The long
bridal Ncil Is embroidered with hrcs ard cages, the
cmbcms of the house of Bonapario.
william Warren f. sim critically sick man, hu,
there ta, been uo chang .0r Cine Tor tho last
few da,s. He Is very cNcuahle. and tho coustant
rilere 81 the duorhcl ls lniuruS friends SO dis.
turn.d hm tt.f N WA stopped
M.s- Cohicns coinsr, IA, Hurst. near Mdhurst.
Hn.,cN, has iocs very appropriately let for the sum
mar mcnths O. Mr. 7. l.. Potter NJ. F. Mir. Potter
was the most ntmatc a,soca;c in the labors of The
late Mr. Golden and succeeded him In the reprcscuta-
ton OF Rochdale Mr. Potter viii soon be ply slcally
an old man, but his spirit is sim young, aad he is
over genial and kind. lie has lived an active, busy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-08
GMnsemcnis.

Ac,prvy or Music . and S-The Old Homestead.
RtJof OPERA HOUSE, and S-Wouan Halter
BRIGHTON BFACu-33O ana 1880 Anton Sedl concerts
ROADWAY THHATRE-2 and s-rhe Queens Mate
(AsIN.,-2 and, -SadiN
pocKsTAphk's--2 and s. Missrcls.
FDrx NUsEl-Wax fableaux
grand OriR, pOVse-2 ana sA Dark Secret
UArIIG Ans PARK THE iTgB-2 and S-N"diy SeoSan'
IycruM THEATRE and s:l5-Lora Chimney
r.D,soS.,vE AND JarHSr.-Day an! Evening
Jerusalem and the CrucidSiOn.
MADISON SQUARE rIiFATRE-2 and s30-A Legal WRECK.
MANHATTAN BEACH-S-Firs OF London
NmIos-2 and s-Nathias SasGorf.
STAR riEATRE-2 ana s-RObert Downing
ST GEORGES Nero. or The Fall OF Rome
TERRACE GARDEN-S-Orera
WAr1AcK's-2 aud s:l5-BOccaccic.
Ar, Avr>ry Iue,rYE--2 and S-Phllip Hernc
l4ru-sr THE.TRE.-2 and 5 Gwynpes Oath.
xTIl-AyE AND l9TH-sT.-GsttysOurg.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-08

and, therefore. nothing had been done ID Vlo-
ation Of the law. But il was none the less
fragrant violation Of rs spirit. The employees,
who came unwillingly enough TO sec Mr.. tSher
found the name Of the Postmaster staring them
in The face on the door Of the room ihey en-
tered they were subjected TO the silent durcss
Of his power rs thcir principal. inc papers
If CHICAGO seem 10 have been unanimous III
dcnouncing The Pos'master's course. The
Times" and "The Globe" the leading Demo
cratic papcrs and "The News the principal
Independent paper, joined with the Republican
press i'm the seyerest condemnation Of Mr.. JuGd.
Under an Administration which had any SIN
ccrity in the matter of Civil Service reform
he would have been instantly removed. but
tbe heads Of Federal Offices know by this time
that they have nothing to fear in giving the
lie to Mr.. CIcvcland's reform promises, pro-
vided the work is donc for his benefit. In this
way he is enabled to stay on the record rs
rcformcr. and, at the same time, to get the
fruits Of the spoil5 system and he evidently
homes to make 2 handsome profit cat Of both
lires cf business.
II IS not surprising, therefore, :. rc2d in the
Washington disnatchcs Of "The Sun" tha,
no one, who is acquainted with the anti
Civil Service reform characteristics Of Pest
master-G cncral Dickinson, will give any Gre
dcnce TO the report that he will punish Mr.
Judd for aiding his party. Even should pub
lie sentiment be too strong to allow Mr. Judd's
retention. no action is likely to be taken be
fore election"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-08
WAGES AND THE TARIFF-TIIL

The comparisons already given cover the
wages of >. 62G,l SO workers I'm manufacturing.
mechanical and mining occupations out Of Il
total Of 3.S37,112 employed in that depart
mont according to the census of 1880. Nearly
20 per cent of these workers are thus included
besides 500, OOG unskilcd laborers, or about
a third Of the number Of male wagc-carncrS in
personal and professional services. At British
wages these 3,50O,O 600 workers would receive
not more than IS "a per week, but at American
wages they do receive at least Sl0S8 per
week; difference, 964 per cent. But the full
difference between wages in this country and
in Great Britain has not yet been disclosed
Nor can it be, because the precise proportion of
men, women, boys and girls employed at differ
eNt rates Of compensation, is not made known
10 illustrate, let the glass industry be con-
sidercd: the American tables show precisely
how 1886 workers arc divided as to sex and
age, with the amount Of wages paid to each
kind Of workers. From these tables the fol-
lowing totals have been computed by separate
calculations for the workers in each Of IS
classes:
WAGES N GLASS MANUFACTURE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-08
THAT DEMOCRATIC RATIfYcATION.

The Democracy of this town is to be plticd.
As it thinks of the ratification meeting which
it held on Thursday evening, it may well in
bitterness Of spirit put TO itself the question:
"Does = ratification ratify?" The meeting
was intended to be what the boys style "A
daisy.n It had been extensively advertised
in tie newspapers and on the fences and dead
walls. 1t called to its aid red fire and rockies
and procession and music by the band Never
theloss. il was 2 failure. The chief attraction
Of the evening was the venerable candidate for
the Vice Presidency, but owing to an acute
attack Of cholera morbuS he was unable to de
liver more than a few sentences Of the speech
with which he was loaded. Considering his
advanced age Judge Thurman never ought to
have been asked to take the stump in this cam
paign. The fact tia. the Democratic leaders
summoned him to the duty speaks better for
their devotion to their party in the hour Of LIS
extremity than for their respect for age. d" j
was perhaps a mi>ia.e,' pensivciy remarks
The World" in IT, article on the meeting. " on
the part Of The managers to bring Nh Thurman
here"
But what about the speakers who were put
forward in place Of the sick man? Were they
oo.,ol - Tho occasion Well on the testimony
q oro.bor Democratic nov.spapor we should
cav nd "Tbo Ncw-Yorl Times, Demo
or,,os ,bo+ :, ,,.os . mistake for tho managers
~. -. - ,,looo co,.o,ror David p
I;u - yor,- nnd senator Josonb C.. &
plan,Lnrn Of Kortucl,v on the LIST Of sneak
w. ,hi. ,,oi,,t rho rrimos,, oxnrosscs it.
eoIs .t,,. tIrrtI,..
# was unfortunate that Judge Thurman's nlrcss
deprived the audience Of the expected pleasure Of
listening to HIM and It Wa SIN more unfortunate
mar the committee Of ARRANGEMENTS ,"o''' ''
, ,, III 81. a' , W ~ 80 ., ,,ol,.r,ol
for The Administration as having on TIE whole. done
very VIOLA sor; Of tribute that comes wih extreme
Il bad grace from so eminent mall','i..'a'or as
LAW. ,,. ,,. ,,,.o ,. - ~, ,.,,,,.. of his
rulJic policy that la. strongly commended him 10
fin, country The ccnilcmca at The National Demo.
cratic headquarters should promptly appoint oom-
m','ce on h'a'Ae' '"i''' VII" .'n 10
''', eur '''' ". ro,,..n
",'' Ha; '......:,.... .., ,'.., H..
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-08
VIII THE BorEEGS BCY EXPERIENcE'

WILL TIE UOEEEGS BCY EXPERTENCE'
There are two kinds Of boys: One has TO
learn ~ experience how it feels to get drunk.
or 90 have q stree. fight, or to spend a night in
the lock-up. lie thinks too much If his own
wisdom 10 learn from the experience Of any
body else The other boy is glad to learn where
and when ne can. 50 there are two binds Of
nations. one hes 20 try the mscricS OF free
trade before deciding that it is not good
thing. Al tnc experience Of all other nations
# ,he world. and all past experience OF their
own na,ion, is OF mo- value tc people Of that
Sort The get knowledge by suffering. and in
no other WY.
II ,hc workers Of this county refuse to
learn anything about a Democratic tarr cX-
ccpt b. personal experience, they certainly can
have ihcr own way. They have vote, enough
to Go as thcy please. They can VOC for Mn
CiVcanGs hce-irade policy. AID see how it
viii vorS-5ut they cannot put themselves
back where they were before they tired the
experiment. The boy who has once slept in
jail can never bee quite the same boy again; he
has bought his experience dearly. 80 the
nation chat once suffers It's industries 60 bc
broken down. and ,hc wages Of its labor re-
d0rrd. and !,s working people degraded by
uncs'ia'n.d competition with Other countries
gets valuable information hu, pays high price
and coa nc,cr ,Agec, 60 see It's industries a.
tan again the yiSor and confidence AID har-
mony which they once enjoyed. Degrading
conditions will necessarily bring in degraded
labor and in a very few years even the methods
and the machinery OF labor will so alter that it
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-08

Senator Blackburn's remarks on Cleveland
as Civil Service reformcr well deserve the
space they occupy in another column. The
Kentucky Senator declares that the President
has purified the Civil Service Of this coun-
try" He might well have chosen some Illus
trations Of the process of qualification" from
TIE TRIBUNE's complete and unanSwcrablc
exposure of the Administrators false pretenccS
on this subject. The Senator proceeded to say
that he himself believed in Civil Service, and
as model Of what Civil Service reformcr
ought to be he selecteG-of all men-G overnor
Hill, As illustrating his idea Of reform, he
remarked that if he had chance he would
turn every bad Republican out Of Office, and
then he would turn out every good one. We
have not the least doubt that Mr. Blackburn
expresses the general Democratic conviction
en- this subject. Yet there are men so blind
or so pig-headed as to believe that that party
can be relied on to furnish real reform. The
thistle never yet produced crop of figs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-08

not at all surprising to learn that Chairman
Bricc has evolved tic taking notion that the
Democrats have Il chance of carrying ONO TINS
fall If all the answers to his inquiries as 20
the prospects are as encouraging as that sent
by Mr.. Meaher, Of Cleveland, the scheme VIII
probably not be prosecuted much further, Mr.
Nicaher is lawyer, and has heret oforc been a
Democrat. He tells Colonel Bricc that this
wear he is going to vote for Harrison and Pro-
tcction. and hat the Republicans will probably
carry Ohio by from $4,000 TO $4,000. Colonel
Bricc NAV as well give up Ohio now as on the
morning of November Z.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-08

Here it appears that 1885 workers are d.
yid substantially as follows Eighty males
above sixteen in every 90 workers. / . males
below sixteen, and one woman or girl in 100,
and that they earn in all S26.61943 daily, so
!hat they average 81 So daily or 81 IS week
ly lol each person. b., the males above SIX
teen ave'age 81 SO weekly, the boys ha'ow
sixteen only 80 81. the women - 80, ard the
girls %3 lS Now The British division at this
time is not precisely known. the latest Paria-
mcntary paper accessible which gives that in
formation being for 1871. Bui a that time
The number and the average Of wages were as
follows:
BRITISH WAGES IN GLASS WORKS
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-08

The latest adyices from Washington are THAI
Mr.. Cleyelanos letter OF acceptance VIII be
given to the press on Sunday night After
this unprecedented incubation a document of
exceptional force and yiulity ought &C. he the
result The country, however Is prepared to
see the President attempt another desperate
flop. If his September Uttcrance is in accord
with his December doliycrance, il VIII indeed
be cause for astonishment.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-08

The anu-Hill meeting inspired BY the Re
form Club, an organization Of fgee-;Fado Demo
Gratis, came very near being turned into iii
demonstration. There was strong li.l con-
tinqent present, and its shouts and chee.s "a
behalf Of is fayortc were nearly a emphatic
aS the dcnunciatCry disI! ~ on lhc other de.
As for the address to the Democratic state
Convention which was adopted il, eject re-
mains to be seen. Judging from the number
o. delegates instructed for iiiil already elected
it VIII be buried VITA little ioima!'iy Is
structures upon tho Governor aio none too
strong, but the State Convention t. not taking
instructions from The Reform Ciub this year.
Mr. Cleveland Las at icngth favored thc Sen
ate with the Information in his possession re-
gard;ng the freely with China, and il proves
to be extremely mcoerc Minis er Dor!Ts
knowledge is Of the scanjcst. AID 80. while
he had heard enough to form belief and mako
demand I'll the Chinese Government some
days. before, il was not till September > thai
he youchsafed TO tell his own Government
what he had learned. lis second dispatch
shows that final action has not been taken by
China, and hence the Democrats haste ~ seek
the favor # the Pacific Cons, was il-imod
The weapon with which they planned 20 pes
the Republicans in quandary hes rccoiic4
upon their own heads Their diplomatic
bungling has become habitual and notorious
The Democratic campaign so far has been
such lamentable series Of blunders that it is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-08

"Thc Ncw-Yorll llcrald7 speaks Of Mr.. Cieve-
lands fighting qualities and his answering
loyalty to conviction" Yes. Mr.. Cleveland
showed his " fighting qualities during the war by
engaging a substitute. and since he has been Presl-
dent he has again showed them by surrenderng
at discretion to the ofliccholdcrs. after addressing
them the much-tallled-about order' Ills " I'M
swcrying loyalty to conviction is Of the same
sort. Four years AGO he came out strong against
the eligibility Of President for reelection. Now
he is engaged in running with all lis might and
main for "A second term
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-08

We ere dis;rus;ful of the Republican party
So the liquor-dcalcrs remarked in the paifor',
which they adopted at their recent convcntio"
But they did not crt that they were diotrustfu
Of he Democratic party. on. no. The saloons
know whom so trust and whom TO distrust The,
trcst the party Of rciIogrcSscn. They dlstrus
the party OF r,form.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-08
9uocY II Advertisements.
DnsIlrss Nonrss.

OFFICE tCGNrrUR
IL Great Variety. mlDuiac,ared ~
4. q. >ELLEN.
III FultDu-st.. Ncw- lorS.
Desks. Library Tables. &C.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-08

The Democratic campaign so far has been
such lamentable series Of blunders that it is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-09-08

Alas for the dreams Of ambition Licu'cn-
ant-Cioycrnor Jones not lons ago thought that
the Executive CHAR Itself was fairly within his
reach Bat now scheme Is boas pushed, look
ing TO cheating him ont Of the barren honor of
denomination for his present place. The General,
however, is a good fighter and can be counted
upon to make gallant struggle in the conycn-
tiOn
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1888-06-30

lars, the wages OF her blood and life, as If
chat could be paid for. She had longed so
many times to throw back his money in the
smiling, patronizing face; but the poor cam
not afford the dearest of all luxuries, pride
Suddenly the mill bell rang out above the
roar of the wheels, and at its voice the looms
stopped, the breath of their life taken away,
and the belts ceased from their endless race.
Another days work was closed, and the
poor girls hurried on their shawls and hats
as if at last something pleasant awaited
them and went out in chattering groups.
"What is it, Tommien A broad shoul-
dered young fellow had left the crowd and
followed her shyly up the hill
"Nothin' much, only may walk home
with your
''Win that do you any goods Hurry up
then"
He was an honess faced young fellow, and
a little better dressed tnan most of the group
that waited about the mill yard gate.
"What you want to walk round here with
me for l can't see. They can't work you very
hard, TomInie, if you want so much extra
exercise"
1t was rather contemptuous laugh she
had for him, but she showed row of small
white teeth that poor Tommie thought were
very beautiful
Il wanted to say somethin' particular,
Jennie" And he reached down his big dingy
hand for stalk of grass, and began pulling
it nervously to pieces, as he kept up with her
quick feet. They were just passing Mr..
Ellingsworths house, and father and daugh-
ter stood in the doorway No doubt Mr..
Ellingsworth had just come home to tea. He
held his tall hat in his hand, while he waited
10 &l,,
spring mildness. Jane Graves could see in
behind them How could they bear to stay
outsdes She saw a white spread tea table glis-
tening with silver and rare china, soft tinted
carpets and pictures in rich gilded frames,
far prettier, she was sure, than anything
nature had to show. The girls face, as she
stood resting her white hand on her fathers
shoulder, was as calm as the twilight itself
How has she deserved it all more than II
She was never tired in her Hfe and never
lie down at night but my hands and feet
ache. See what she gets for being idle; see
what get for my ten hours work, every day
since | was child"
"We've known each other pretty long, Jen-
ME, and-and"-he had pulled tho grass all
all to pieces-''and s'pose you know how I've
i mean how I've felt. | am doing a little
y
ened "pve got little money left me, and
you know I'm just made second hand"
"What is that to me, TommieF she said,
impatiently. Her woman's soul was longing
for the beautiful life of the rich, whose house
she was passing, and she felt, too, the admir-
ing glance Mr.. Ellingsworth had given to
her graceful figure. Why was this awkward
boy by her side to spoil the effect'
Tommie Bowler WINGED, but ducking his
round head to avoid the sharp look he feared
was in the beautiful eyes, he went ON dog
gedly.
II s'posed we'd been agoing together quite
a while, Jennie, and | was goin' to ask you
when you was willin' to be married"
"Malried-to you"
All, Tommie Bowler, what were you think
ing Of to want to marry girl who had such
tone as that for yopf
TO BE CONTINUED.
Lyon County times. [volume] (Silver City, Nev.) 1874-1907, 1888-06-30

absurd--there could be no danger. But III
five minutes the heir Of the Breton mills was
sound asleep i'll John Graves gaITet room.
How long he had slept Philip had no more
idea than Rip Van Winiile Oh a former occa-
sion; indeed it took him ridiculously long
time to separate dreams and facts enough to
get his bearings. Was that moonlight in the
east, or dawn! Perhaps the family wcro all
up and escape would be impossible. He
bounded to his feet and clutched al his false
whiskers, but alas! his paint was all dis
solved in the tin basin. His only chance was
in getting away unnoticed, and in two min
utes more he was cropping out Of his little
room and down the steep stairs, boots in
hand. He slowly opened the door into the
sitting room. What if Graves stood within
curiously watching. An odd guest, this,
stealing out before daybreak. Again Philip
wished he had stayed at home that night.
Thank God no one was in the room. There
was the cracked, rusty stove and the sofa the
sick woman had lain upon; there was the
dish of cold potatoes on the table and the
chair he had sat in while he tried to eat. But
somebody must be up in the inner room; a
stream of light made white track through
the half open door. Would that bolt never
slip-thcre 1t slipped with vsngeance, and
Philip drew back into the staircase in mortal
terror. The light streak on the floor began
to move, and in moment more a white
figure stood on the threshold of the bed
room. 1t was Jane Graves, with her long
black hair about her neck and white night
dress, and her eyes glistening brightly. She
held the lamp above her head, and let her
drapery cling as fondly as it chose about a
form that would have charmed a sculptor.
As she listened he could see her wavy hair
rise and fall over her beating heart. Would
she notice the open stair door and come for
ward3 What then? He must push her rude
ly to one side. He imagined her startled
screams and the fathers figure hurrying into
the scene from another room to seize the in
terloper No, she returns to her room. In
another instant he has opened the door and
is walking along the street. His escape was
well timed, for the gray dawn of another day
of toll and WEAKNESS is creeping over the
factory village.
The houses were all alike, the front doors
jtlst as soiled, the steps equally worn, the
paint tie same cherries yellow to shade.
Through the windows of one of them he
caught glimpse of tall gaunt woman
building the kitchen fire, her face aDd form
lighted up by the flames Size was nursing,
His ready imagination pictured the wan
featured man who must be her husband, out
of whose eyes had faded so many years ago
the last lingering CLEAN of tenderness. He
imagined their old faced, joyless children be-
grudged the scant play hours of childhood.
Trooping behind them all, he pictured long
line of special wants and sorrows, the COM