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Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-03-10

box. Reform is humbug, and the ballot
box is little better than a fraud. OF
course we should take what we could get
from either party and use political means
wherever possible, but we should work
for the social revolution Just the same;
and never, never must we lose sight of
the truth that we shall really win Just az
much as we are prepared to fight for, not
particle more.
at was the Fenians and the Land Leag-
uers. Michael Davitt, not parliamentary
potterine and political .kuldudgery that
put the cause of Ireland where it stands
to-day, Yes, and if you, and OBrien,
and the men of action behind you, left
the field where would Parnell and the
rest of the politicians find themselves? !?
Back in the dust of obscurity from which
the uprising Of a people has raised them.
''No; we will accept no half measures,
we will be dragged at the heels of no
Liberal Irish Home Rule faction, we will
let no plutocrats, prigs or professors Ca
jole us into selling the heritage of the
people for half-cooked mess of political
pottage. What is it that has stirred
Vic WI hSiS VI NiCht III itdlil out vi tllCli
apathy Of two generations? What is it
that has fired the hearts of the hopeless
and has breathed new life into the spirit
of the oppressed? What is it that has
whispered courage into the ear of the
miserable, and has filled the soul of him
that had no helper with the confidence
of victory? You know, comrades, that
it was not the promise of two penny
worth of loaves and fishes tomorrow
that rallied you up as combatants under
the red flag of the Social Revolution. 1t
was not. 1t was the stern determination
to take full advantage of the growth of
human society and economical develop.
ment, SO that you might put an end at
once and forever to the system which
places the workers at the mercy of the
robbers all over the earth. Ay, and so
you feel to-day. We may not all live to
see the result of our labors, though some
of us assuredly will. But whether we
are of the favored band or not, only by
the collective ownership of ALL the
means of production and distribution by
an organized and educated democracy
can the emancipation of the toilers be
really brought about. For this we strive
side by side with our fellow Socialists in
| all countries. This is the cause which
we know is alone worth fighting for, and
in this glorious struggle we are deter.
miTed that the Socialists of Great Britain
shall take their full share
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-03-10
THE ENGINEERS STRIKE.
Modern Conservatives Get Taste
Of Capitalism.

OF CapllallSill.
That very exclusive and most con-
seryative organization, the Brother
hood of Locomotive Engineers is
really engaged in what Chief Arthur
on ce termed foolish and ungcntle-
manly act-a big strike. Contrary
to all recent precedent, the men
have compelled their "chief" to sane
ton strike, and the bosses are us
angry as they are surprised, no doubt.
But there is one thing which
should be valuable experience for
the Brotherhood, namely, the kill
ing of one of their number by dep
uty murderer in the employ of the
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Railway company. Only the bosses
side of the story is published and
the murdered engineer is buried.
The officers of the road say that the
engineer Was upon their property
and refused to leave when told by
the deputy murderer. Thereupon
he WAS shot dead; the deputy acting
as jadge, jury and executioner. The
bosses claim that the engineer,
Watts, had bulldog revolver and u
number Of loose cartridges in his
coat pocket. A likely story 1t
does not appear that the company's
hired murderer was arrested or mo-
Tested in any way, nor have we heard
of any action on the part of the
Brotherhood in the matter, except
to bury their murdered brother as
quickly as possible.
The capitalist press has been
praising the Brotherhood and its
"chief' for so long, and holding
them up as examples of gentlemanly
docility, that it comes hard for them
to retract. Yet. if it is true, as the
bosses assert, that Engineer Watts
carried a small arsenal about him
with criminal intent, what is the
difference between the gentle brother
Of the Brotherhood and the imagi
nary anarchist so often pictured as a
terrible example by the same capital
ist press?
AS to the strike, there seems to
be at this writing, as far as can be
judged from the same doubtful
sources of information, a desire on
the part of some of the members of
the Brotherhood to engage in sym
pathetic strikes to prevent other
roads from assisting the G. B. aud q.
road. "Chief" Arthur is reported
as saying that he cannot prevent the
engineers from striking. This anX
lety to shift what he evidently con-
siders blame upon the engineers is
to say the least cowardly, and looks
as if he did not want to have any
personal difficulty with his friends,
the bosses. The "chief' is quartered
at the most expensive hotel in Chi
cago; and the engineers? Oh, they
are awaiting orders from abOre.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-03-10

and unheard-of proposition. They
are simply advocating the policy
which prevails in all other leading
nations. They are simply advocating
the resumption by our Government
of the control which it at first prop
er y assumed over the most powerful
agency of communication known to
the world, the managemcntof which
was unfortunately relnquiShed to
private persons forty years ago.
After the completion of the orig
inal line Prof. Morse proposed to
transfer the exclusive use and con
troI OF the telegraph to the United
States, saying to Congress that it was
IAN engine of power for good or for
evil, which all opinions seemed to
concur in, desiring to have it subject
to control of the Government rather
than have 1t in the hands of private
individuals or associations. The
Government unfortunately neglected
to accept this proposition, and al
lowed this mighty "engine of power"
to pass out of its hands. The line
then constructed, being of service
only to the people of Washington
and Baltimore, was but little used,
and did not pay expenses; and it was
feared that the system would not
prove practicable for long distances.
The result was that the line was sold
under the authority Of the act Of
June 10, 1876; the telegraph busi-
ness passed out of the control Of the
Government, and to-day it is a gi-
gantlc monopoly, virtually in the
hands of one corporation, if not of
one man.
This change Of policy WAS most
ill-advsed. During all these years
it has cost the people many millions
Of dollars, eXacted from them in the
shape of excessive and unreasonable
charges for telegraphc service. If
the policy first adopted by the Gov
ernment had been continued, the
development Of the telegraph system
would have gone hand in hand with
that of the postal system, us it has in
other countries, and during all these
years the people would have enjoy, Il
better and more widely extended
telegraphic facilities, would have
been supplied to them at cost. Some
idea Of the saving that would have
been effected to the public can be
gained from the fact that from 1867
to 1888 (both inclusive) the share
holders of the Western Union Tele-
graph Company received $34 900, 600
in cash dividends, in addition to
stock dividends Of 81, ST, ,l9S.-
craftsman.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-03-10
REM EN- BER |!

Three Pinkerton thugs killed a
schoolboy in Jersey City, but they
were allowed to 60 free after a farce
of a trial.
Eight workmen were murdered
and imprisoned in Chicago last No
vember by corrupt ring of polite
ians. The murderers have not been
held for trial yet. ....sH
Martin Irons recently escaped the
clutches of the courts. The real
criminals, for whose deeds he was
tried, are known, but they are not
molested.
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INCIDENTS IN SOCIETY.

Mrs. Charles Abernethy, No 80 West fh'y's'N'hS"'
will give reception this afternoon.
The Nineteenth Century Club will meet this evening
in the Assembly Rooms the Metropolitan Opera House
to hear an address upon Sectarianisn by the heF'
Theodore c. Williams Discussion will follow, to be par
tcaped in by Rev DR.. j. IL. Rylance the Kew VIII
lam Lloyd the Rev. H. L. Bursell and star H. nichols
Mrs Cook OF No. IT'S West Eny-eghth-st, VIII giVo
o ladies' luncheon to-day.
Tho feature in society this afternoon will be the hrs'
appearance in public the Lyceum Theatre, OF ths
Ladies' Amateur Orchestra and the first production oil MISS
Marburys play Contrast" Every seat in the hou mas poh
taken and tho boxes will be occupied by Mrs william
ID Sloane Mrs william Osgood Mrs. Jules Reynai ana
Mrs John Sloane. all Of whom will have friends WIN
them A limited number OF admissions VIII be SOLD
Mrs John Sherwood will give reading al her nome no.
10 West Thirty second this afternoon, when some now
musical talent will BIZ introduced
Tho engagement is announced OF Miss Helen LOW
daughter OF G. Adolph Low to Percy Chubb.
The riding class organized by Mrs. John Draper VIII
meet this afternoon Central Park Riding Academy
Miss Grace Blgclow and Miss Annie Bigelow sailed foi
England yesterday tho Celtic and will pass some
months with MI and Mrs Poullney BIgelow, Who have
place London.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-23

s3s, 900 appropriated for 1t in 1887, the Gov
ernor recklessly went ahead and spent some
$1,000 or $4,000 which in the absence OF
an appropriation he had no right to spend. A
fine record truly for an Executive who is for
ever parading his own and his party's devotion
to the public veal Preaching economy no
practises prodigality. Elected to see that tho
laws are obeyed, he is exposed as law-brcaker.
TIL, investigation of this scandal is awaited
with interest. No doubt desperate effort will
be made to log-roll through the Legislature
"vindicationD of the Governor. or at all events
70 save him from formal condemnation. But
the majority have duty to the public which
must not be ignored. Governor Hill has COM
mitted an offence which ought not to be con-
doned
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,ut Il Is Of great importance that his strength

but it Is Of great importance that his strength
shall not be overtaxed. We seem at times TO
forget that this is only little child, after all
who ia being subjected to a nervous excitement.
to say nothing of the physical labor involved
both in practising and performing, such as
would exhaust many adults. 1t is hardly worth
while to argue as to whether he is suffering
from real nervous prostration. No one VIII
PROPOSE surely, that he should be brought to
that pass before being released. The OBJECT
OF the present movement. as his friends calm'
is to prevent even an approach to that stage
and every well-wishcr he has, including Mr..
Abbey, must concur in that wish We should
all be indignant if an ordinary child should be
injured by overwork and excitement. why
should a genius. such as this little fellow seems
to be, have smaller right to our protection Z
Il may be that. after a time of rest. he can ap-
pear occasionally in public in shorter pro-
grammes than has been his rule. as the doctors
suggest. and without detriment; but unless the
Mayor is fully satisfied of this. he should inter-
pose to prevent what would be reproach to
our civilization.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-23
PERSONAL

Tn bIa nrvate finances King Humbert OF ltay mas
long been following policy Of economy ana ro'r0n'n
ment in order to pay of his fathers aeo'S'
Over six feet In height, with manly face Straight
nosa bright blue eyes, and mouth OF remahaoiy
delicate shape frnged, not hidden, by brown mus
tacho skilled In all athletic sports, ana Is"ouS a.
thirty four-such Is a recent description OF MI L.
Marion Crawford
Mrs Eliza j. Nicholson, Editor OF Tho now
Orleans Pcayune,n says the happiest moment Oh hor
life was whom she hor first poem In print anu sos
$40 for It,
Mr. George Augustus sala has become president OK
a Photographic company in London
There "a now living In Chicago Mr.. Hlldebrand'
who was for sixteen years Prince BsmarcKs Dody'
servant
When Mr. Labouchere first visited Ireland no VIC"
net at landing by a reporter, who began ca'oon'e
him as to his views Of this and his opinion Vi 'na'
Iabbys looked at him a momont and then salu
81 don't know Wo had a rough passage coming oNos
and left all my views and Opinions IN oasin S'o~'"
tho steamer
Tho Hon Robert c. Winthrop has given TO tho
.icu State Library tho commission OF MS an
cestor John Winthrop, to be Magistrate at Namecoko'
New. London 1t IS dated October 81, l647 Is 10 tho
handwriting Of Edward Hopkins, the second Governor
of Connecticut and IL has on 1t the Oldest known TN
preston Of the Colony seal lilo has also p reSen.on
fbe letter of credit for $500 which Governor winthrop
took with him when no won't agent to procure inc
charter for tho Colony In 1861 This documens y. Is
signed by John TacOtt, treasurer, VINO Prohioo' W
pay himself In default OF tho Colony
Lord Tennyson usos churchwardon" pipes, and
mover fills ono second time.
Tho astonishing statement is recorded that JUSTICE
Gray has drawn 1000 French novels from tho 'on-
gressiona Library since his accession to tho supreme
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-23
COVOFPT FOE NURSES.

The nurses OF the Nightingale Training School OF
this city charmngly entertained last evening IN
the parors of Mrs Henry Hall, at No 80 West Thirty
fourtb-st by quartettc composed of MIS- c. ii. Ray
mond, AMMO Louise Cary,l Miss Marie Bisseh, Mrs.
l. L. Danforth and Mrs S d. Anderson They sang
a number of pretty ballads and concert pieces. and
were enthus asticaly applauded by tho nurses and
few friends who we're present Mrs Raymonds voice
has lost none of its freshness and 1t dsappoint-
m Mt thl she could not have been heard alone. Tho
ouareto was assisted by Miss Gussic Van Doren, who
ice ted several dialect selections, by Miss Morse
pianist and by Messrs. Forman ana GEORGE oahIo
players. , l., .
The nurses OF the Training School are engaged In
nol work and their efforts deserve every encourage
munt Through the great kindness Of Mrs Ravmpd'
an her Istans they enjoyed last evening nearly two
hours OF the higher and finer Kinds Of hiuSc' Son-
sttutng delightful entertainment
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-23
coYEPyoR HuDl WISE ECONOMY

In his annual message to the Legislature OF
1887 Governor Hill used the following Ian
euagc "The exercise of a wise economy in all
the departments of the State Goverpmcnt is
impcratiyely demanded. While She times
are slowly but steadily improving, our tax
layers feel kccnly the necessity of continued
rctrcnchmcnt. and every possible reduction of
taxation will be greatly appreciated at the
present time.n There you have the Governor
when he comes to talk. How much the Gov
crnor cares for retrenchmcnt' and every pos
sible reduction of taxation" when he comes to
act appears in the letter of our Albany CORE
spondent which is printed on the sixth page.
1t will be seen that, ignoring his own demand
for "continued rctrcnchment," his magnificent
OUTLAWS for the Executive Mansion were in
CURED not only without regard to expense but
in defiance of law. The taxpayers, according
10 his own showing. I" feel keenly the need
OF continued retrcnchment" Nevertheless, IN
defiance of his realization Of that salient fact.
the bills on file in the Controllers office al
Albany show that, not content with spending
every cent of the 100000 appropriated for
the Executive Mansion in 1886 and Of the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-23
TIE CASE or YOUNG HoFMANN.

The universal feeling upon the first an
nouncemcnt that the wonderful boy. ilofmann,
would net play again, was one Of deep sympathy
with him and unbounded satisfaction that his
work had been suspended before the strain
upon him had become too great. But already.
to Judge from some of the newspapers, there
Is partial reaction of sentiment. Mr.. Abbeys
prospective losses arc pointed to as grounds Tor
sympathy with him rather than with the boy.
Insinuations are made that the whole move
mcnt is simply a trick to escape from the con-
tract with Mr. Abbey for one more favorable.
Three doctors Of considerable distinction, not
one Of whom has examined young llofmann in
several weeks. declare from their rccocctions
Of previous examination that lc is not threat
cncd with any organic disease and that he
should be allowed to 90 on playing. The up
shot of it all appears TO be that there is to be
either a determined effort to compel the boy
To continue his concerts or TO exact heavy
damages. which would come to the same thing;
for the sum Mr.. Abbey claims is many times
the comparatively small amount the boys
PARENTS have received for their share, and if
the case should 90 against them they would
have no recourse but to put him on the stage
acain unless the authorities should interfere.
There is some ground for sympathy with Mr..
Abbey. but not so much as his partisans would
like TO make out In the first place more than
half of his claim is for prospective prolits-a
claim in which as against boy ten years old,
he cannot expect the public to take lively IN
tcrcst Then a considerable part of the re-
mainder is for expenditures, which he can re-
cover. So that his actual losses will represent
only small part of the handsome profits he
has already made. Under these circumstances
his case cannot be made to appear as one of
great hardship
The one important point. which is too much
overlooked. is that the situation should be con-
strued always with leaning TO the child. If
there is any risk, mere possibility, that tho
concerts may be injurious to his health, and so
cndanger his proper development and growth,
he should not be allowed TO give them. 1t is Of
no importance TO the world that spectators
shall be able TO make money out Of him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-23

.toned for. Mr.. Depew did not fall into tho
error of supposing that 1t was the birthday Oh
Richard III. that Chicago was celebrating, and
he gave his hearers an address full of National
shirt and full of ideas that Americans may well
consider. His views upon the one-term ques-
ton and his recommendation as to what should
be done with ex-Presidents arc interesting. and
his discussion Of the tariff, which any less gifted
orator would not have dared to essay upon such
an occasion, accomplished the difficult feat Of
imparting to an economic question a fasciha-
ton which even the general audience could not
resist
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Netp21ork DAILY Gribn,'a
FOUNDED BY HORACE GRE Ell EY
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY %. 1888.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

Foreipn-Mr Labouchere in the House OF Com
mons attacked Lord Sallsburv's European policy
accusing the Minister of hatred toward the French
Republic. - Official reports regarding the
Crown Prince were encouraging. - Lord KAN
dolph Churchill spoke on Home Rule before the
Oxford Union Society. - Lord Salisbury ex-
pressed approval of the Fisheries Treat y
The comments of the Canadian press regarding the
Fisheries Treaty show radical difference OF opn-
lon. "A naturazed American was unlusty
beaten by Havana policemen. - Bulgarlans are
fortfying their towns
Concress.-rhe Senate only in session. 60 Sem
ator ingalls,, presiding officer, read Wash ngtons
farewell address.
Domestic -Chauncey NJ Depew addressed the
Union League CLUB of Chicago and Its guests on
the issues of National politics 60 The Demo-
cratic National Committee selected Jnly 3 as the
date of the National Convention. 60 The Presi-
dental party was enthusiastically received at
Jacksonville. Fla - The Republican Clubs OF
Michigan formed State League; Senator Hawley
addressed the banquet in the evening on Washing
ton as Protectionist. - President Adams. of
Cornell University. discussed the efforts Of Wash
ingtOn to form a National University. - The
Local Option High License bill was pushed 10 the
third reading in the New-Jersey Senate. - | he
annual state Encampment of the Grand Army of
bition Convention of Rhode Island nominated
State ticket - Second annual Encampment of
the Union Veteran League began at Youngstown,
Ohio.
City and Suburban. Speeches at the annual
dinner of the Southern Society by General Horace
Porter Mayor Hewitt. Edward Atkinson. Ballard
Smith and others - Observing Washngtons
Birthday by dinners. parades and entertainments
- Mckesson & Robbins. druggists. denied be-
ing mixed up IN any way in the opium smuRgiing
scheme. - Ibe experts who examined josef
Hoffman, recomm .nded that his work be reduced
to one CONCERT a week; DR.. Barnch disagreed with
this suggestion and advocated an entire rest. -
Prizes awarded at the Dog Show. g The
Welsh annual festival held.
The Weather Indications for to-day: Fair,
followed BIZ cioudlness growing warmer lem
perature yesterday: Highest 43 degrees; low
est, 80: average, "a rs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-02-23

PROMINENT COLORED PEOPLE Al Il NEDDi'O
At ST. Marks Methodist Episcopal (Afrcan) Church.
in West Thirty fth-st SiNthave last evening az
80 O'clock Miss Luce Johnson OF this city, was mar
l.. A. Scruggs, OF Raleigh. N. q. The BRIDE
groom professor OF Physiology In the Shaw University
Raleigh and is also graduate OF tho Richmond Theo-
logical Seminary and the Leonard Medical School OF Ia
leigh. The bride attrei In gown OF white SIX
with court train and square nsi Win erp
lsse. The veil Of tue and bouquet OF white fos
and lilies OF the valley carried She given away
by her relative William Ray. Miss Sarah Johnson sister
OF the bride. acted maid OF honor and wore gown OK
white cashmere and silk carrying bouquet OF pink roses
best man was A. N. cambridge. who also acted as
usher With A. l.. Askcw.
The Rev Dr. Munroe pastor OF the ohureh o"''''o"
assisted by the Rev. DIR. Moore. OF the BipS' u"o'
ination. Miss T. Magman. organist OF INC '"u'0''
played appropriate music. After the ceremony '''P
followed at the homo OF brides mother Ihe guests
Included number OF prominent coioren iamieS a"o"s
them mr. T. s. T. Miller and Mrs Miiler Mrs 0haIios
Morris Mr. and Mrs Charles Carter. Mr. ana Mrs lsoOen
Lewis Mr. and Mrs Edward Knox. Mr. and Mrs Frank
ST. Clair Mr. and Mrs Frank Fcrrell. Dr. Richard Con-
way Mr. and Mrs Robert Nelson, Miss Craig, Mr. ana
Mira Robert Bullock. T.. valley, tho Rev. A. W. Lowry.
OF Orange; and Mr.. aud Mira william Hughes After
spending week Richmond the pair VIII go to Raleigh
when Or Seruggs will resume his lectures In The SHAW
UplyeretY.
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inner TO A1pfrtisements.
Business Notiees.

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The heads Of the city departments. In con,unc
ton with the Mayor, have disapproved the oin
raising the salaries of our Aldermen to ss'ooo
This is right. There is no reason for oene,'ns
that the City Fathers are overworked LII tneir
salaries were graded according to the qushV
and responsibility Of their work, they would nave
tn he cut down.
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FTOh the NGW Lake TTtbuns
Tho complaints about the postal service all over
tho West and Northwest certainly are coming up In
ever increasing volume that ought to DO able to reach
the Depart and attract the attention Of Congress-
Never before has this service been so bad as now.