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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1889-01-01
EvANS'S DISPUTED CERTIFICATE.
The Democrats Are Beaten in the First Bout,
Gad at Once Appeal to the Supreme Court.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Dec. 31.-Chancellor
Allison has dismissed the bill of Greed F.
Bates (Dem.), who sought to obtain the GER
tifcate of election as Congressman from the
Third district, over III. c. Evans (Rep.)
Bates temporarily enjoined Governor Taylor
from issuing the certificate to Evans
Counsel for Mr.. Bates at once prayed and
perfected an appeal to the Supreme Court,
by which course the injunction previously
granted to restrain the Governor from issu-
ing the certificate to Mr.. Evans was kept
legally operative until the Supreme Court
shall pass upon it.
Workmen's advocate., 1889-06-22
DEN MARK.
The International Congress- Some.
 thing Rotten in the State.
case may b'

COPENHAGEN, June 2.-At a Socialist Party meeting held last week, the ques- tion of the International Congress was discussed. The leaders of the Party were in favor of taking part in the Possiblists' congress, while others advo- cated the congress called by the Marx ists. A resolution to take part in both congresses was defeated, and a resolu- tion against taking part in either con- gress, regretting the dissension of the organizers of the congresses and recom- mending the Executive to do all in their power to bring about a union, was passed by small majority.
 A horrible state of affairs in the Dan iSh poor houses has been brought to light. Old men and women have been barbarously treated, being subjected to cruelties that would put the middle ages to blush. Corporal punishments, such as being laid naked on the floor, and douched with cold water, have been per- petrated. Bread and water diet has been enforced. Such are the cruelties to which Denmark's superannvated la borers are subjected And the labor paper denouncing these outrages will be prosecuted.
 There's something rotten in the State of Denmark v
 Just now it is accounted a great crime to call scab a scab, and the police pun ish everybody using the epithet. Some Cigarmakers were thus punished who permitted their just anger to be vented in this way against men who had taken the places of their striking comrades.
 The labor organizations are busy pre- pairing for a great demonstration on the occasion of the constitutional anniver- sary on the Sth inst. Over one hundred and fifty societies have promised to participate. DANICL
Workmen's advocate., 1889-06-22
HOW NOT TO DO IT.

Experience has shown that only a comparatively small minority of the working class, and these only under particularly favorable circumstances, are able to shorten the workday in the eco- homie struggle through the power of organization and coalition and-which is most mportant-maint0m t. Exper- fence has shown this possibility does not exist for the great mass of the working class, and especially for that portion of it which suffers most from overwork. To remand the shortening of the work day to the self help of the workers, means the rearing of an aristocracy within the working class, which must play role in their ranks similar to that of the plutocracy within the bourgeoisie apparently promotive, but really re- strictive.-Der Sozial-Den1okrat.
Workmen's advocate., 1889-06-22

the chairman, 1t was decided to ad louru the agitation meeting and go into exec utfve session. One of the members aC- cordingly rose and stated that, as there was some private business of import anCe to come before the Section, and as the hour of adjournment had already arrived, it would be in order to adjourn, upon which the chairman declared that the meeting stood adjourned. Our friends, the anarchists, who had al ready made attempts to get the floor, found themselves utterly checkmated. The move wa, one for which they were entirely unprepared, and they mani tested disposition to finger in the hall and discuss the situation. As we had resolved to hold a business meeting it was necessary that the hall should be Cleai ed, and as the ushers seemed lit tie reluctant to expedite matters in this regard. Comrade Bergh was detailed to diSperse the audience. His efforts were so eminently successful that our in truding friends 'ciSely concluded to Stay not on the order of their going, but go at once," and found themselves upon the sidewalk before they had had time to decide upon what they should do about it.
 The local papers stated that the anar- Chists had determined upon holding a meeting of their own hereafter, a reso- lution to which they will do yell to ad- here, as we are resolved to pay no more hall rent and advertising bills in order that these parties may abuse our hospi- tality by turning our meetings into a circus. Hereafter they will be con- pelled to hire their own hall and fight themselves, the result of which will be that they will ere long meet the fate of the celebrated Kilkenny cats. Mean while we, peaceful, wabiding citi- zens. will, if necessary, invoke the aid of the law on behalf of our chairman rather than be annoyed as we have been in the past.
 The business meeting remained in session for about an hour and half, en- gagged in discussing matter which had been submitted for publication and other topics of private nature.
Workmen's advocate., 1889-06-22
WAY DOWN IN ALABAMA.

The conflicts between operatives and operators in the coal mining industry are on the increase Tn this State. We trust that these are not the first notes of a coming storm, but the sky is anything but clear Almost every field is being worked on half time and even less. We anxiously await further develop ments; in the meantime, we would strenuously advise all miners who have any intention of coming here for work to stay away from Alabama until the present depressed condition has been changed. There is not sufficient work for those already here. Aldbama Senti- ,,aI
Workmen's advocate., 1889-06-22
ROCHESTER,.
Strikers Fail Socialists Expose Dem.
 agOgue Politicians.

The car drivers strike, which has at tracted public attention for long time has failed-petered out. During the first three days, rioting occurred at va rious points, and considerable damage was done to the rolling stock. Pinker- tonsIwere plenty, and they succeeded in arresting some citizens who sympa- thized but were not connected with the strikers. The price paid for the pleas ure of calling scab a scab was $500 usually, on demand of the police judge The strikers were orderly and went to church every Sunday in a body, but that didn't help their cause. Members of the Socialist Section took a lively interest in the strike by distributing thousands of copies of a circular ex- pressing the socialist view of strikes, etc, and one of the daily papers re- printed the circular in full. The So- Cialists also aided the strikers tinan- Cially, to the extent of arranging a concert through the Arbeiter Saenger- bund, branch of the Section, for their benefit. The Socialists alone sold ninety two dollars worth of tickets. Fourteen hundred tickets at twenty-five cents each, which were furnished the Car Drivers Assembly, have not yet been accounted for.
 Would-be reformers and professional office-seekers took advantage of the strike to advertise themselves quite freely, until the Socialists again took a hand and exposed the demagogues At a "citizens meeting" common Ward politicians, and even avowed enemies of organized labor, addressed the audience, in spite of their exposure. The legisla- ture at Albany granted franchises to two new street car companies, instead of declaring the charter of the deln- quent company forfeited, and authoriz- ing the city to run it's own street cars, as the Socialists advised.
 A political strike organization calling itself the Political Labor League" !" whose mouthpiece is the Times, although it claims to be free and independ- ent,' (boiler, plates and all, pre- tends to be the friend of workingmen, and showed its consistency by opposing Ilic tISdi LudhSISy IuctllueiS \ OI Lilt V, M l. U., who had difficulty with S. F. H"sse X Co. During Ihe last presi- dential campaign it was so independent that small poodle induced it to blow for high tariff and republican" trim mings. "The Independent Labor League" is of the same stripe. It is awfully Independent" and only poodle can buy its pretended influence. One of the acts of these -knothing foreigners was to oppose foreign laborers instead of organizing them and working with them as brothers. Their last political strike was adouble-header-they endorsed one republican" and one democratic" candidate and-got left, as straight" ticket took the cake. This was an eye opener for the politicians, who will know how to value the sheet with a inake-believe influence hereafter. Its experience may not be quite so poodle some in future. OBSERVER.
Workmen's advocate., 1889-06-22
NEW BEDFORD, MASS.
The "Red Spy Sees the Weaycrs Mis-
 cry and Appeals tO Them.

Months have passed since your corre- spondent has in these columns taken cogni2anCe of certain misdemoanors of the bosses here, and to tell of tue sad condition of the workers. The wage slaves as a class do not see their condi- tlon, blinded as they are by the too close proximity of poverty. It is most difficult to even barely support d fam fly, and in the shops the work is severe and enervating-too much so for the wages paid. A few years ago the weav- CTS tended only four looms, received better wages, and enjoyed greater lib- erty than they do now. The rules de- creed by the bosses are often more se- were than those of their agents, who Cringe to the slightest nod from their superlors.
 1t would be sport for a socialist to watch the development of the capitalist system were 1t not that so many inno- cent and ignorant human beings fall victims to it. And the poor weavers seem to be the special victims of the 'N't''''i b"Ni iiiNt lO ttpiibIliit tNplutlOL,
 In the mill! Slaves!
 Does loom stop? Then comes the hoarse voice of the slave driver Hurry upH A knout in his hands seems to be the only thing needed to complete the barbarian Tartar. The poor slaves are driven as if the nation stood naked at the factory gates clamor- ing for texture to cover their nakedness. To be sure, thousands are in rags, but not because there is not cloth enough; the warehouses are filled to repletion; but the wageworkers and the unem- ployed have not the wherewithal to buy, though while they work they cre- ate all they must suffer the want of!
 Now the weavers must tend more looms, as many as seven, and then the cry goes up from the bosses that the product is not so good. Recently man said to be q German--was discharged for refusing to run seventh loom, but the next day the overseer called him back again. Nevertheless, the slaves must toll harder and harder; the ma chine compels them-the "labor saving 1 machine!
 The fleecers do not now take the trouble even to post up notices of reduc- tion of wages-they have another scheme. They simply change the name of certain goods-requiring the same work and the worker finds that he has been cut down fifteen to twenty per cent.
 And the slaves, the weavers? Oh, they drown their sorrows" play ball, belong to funeral aid societies which guarantee them $500 when they are dead! Meanwhile they forge the chains that weigh them down.
 Oh, men! rouse from your torpor. Learn that you can raise your standard of living to the level of decency and plenty Do not despair and place your hopes upon the beneticence of the Hast ditch" the funeral aid money, but or ganize, as citizens as socialists Do not expect to get good advice from the cap italist papers--they betray you for money. Do not follow the professional politicians-they betray you for money.
 Awake! Use your reason Organize and vote independently of the political machines of your bosses RED SPY.
Workmen's advocate., 1889-06-22
STATE ORGANIZATION.
Circular of the New York City Com.
 mittee of the S. l.. F.

The following circular has been sent to the Socialist Sections in the State of New York by the New York City Com mittee; "NEw YORK, June TO- 1889. "Io tue Sections of tue State of Near
 York.
 "COMRADES-The Sections of New York city authorized their City Commit tee to take proper steps in order to form State organization for the State of New York. Many members of the Party consider this necessary in view of our position as an independent political party, and also with regard to agitation and organization. Therefore the under signed committee submits to each Sec tion of the State of New York the fol- lowing questions, which should be dis cussed and voted upon at your next business meeting, the result of vote to be communicated to the undersigned on or before July l5, 1889:
 "1. Shall State organization be formed
 ''2, Shall it be formed through con vention or through interchange of con- munications by mail?
 ''3. Ii by convention, what Section shall call the sameI
 "4 And when and where shall it be held?
 "5 If by communication what Sec tion shall elect the State Central Com mittee?
 ''6. Shall the State Central Commit tee draw up plan of State organization and submit 1t to the Sections of the State?
 "1 Shall a per capita assessment be levied? Fraternally,
 "NEw YORK CITY COMMITTEE,
 "Gustav Rother, Secretary,
 ''25 E. 4th St., N. Y. City, Now, if the members of each Section will take lively personal interest in this matter, State organization can be quickly formed, and our State ticket can be in the field before the other po- litical parties have gotten over the ef- fects of this last defeat or victory, as the case may be.
Workmen's advocate., 1889-06-22

legislature voted against the reduction to five cents of the horse car fares, con. siderng 1t as pauperiZing the poor to supply their children with free text books in the common schools, and in the chivalry of his great soul, thought 1t indecent to compel corporations to furnish separate waterclosets for the different sexes.
Workmen's advocate., 1889-06-22

The usual public meeting on the Com mon was well attended, notwithstandr ing that the best brass band in Boston occupied the music stand and discoursed fine music.
Workmen's advocate., 1889-06-22

The amb itious, the covetous, the su- perficial nd the ill-designing are apt to be bold and ard.-.SWJt. So are the other fellows II omBay.
Workmen's advocate., 1889-06-22

4 slip of the foot may soon be recov- cred, but that of the tongue perhaps never.
Workmen's advocate., 1889-06-22

The pains of power are real, its pleas ures, imaginary.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-20
PICKED TO PIECES At LAST.
AN OLD FRIEND OF THE ELEVATED ROADS

KNoTTY LEGAL POINT DECIDED AGAINST
THEM IN THE FIGHT FOR THE STREETS.
The General Term of the Superior Court handed
down yesterday the first decision Of appellate court
on the point which has been repeatedly raised by
tho Elevated Railroad Company In suits brought
against II for encroachmens streets that the prop
ertyowners have right or title In the streets isu
out during the Dutch rule in NewYork or In the iah'
embraced within the limits Of those streets. william
j. Mortimer and Richard Mortimer recovered some
time ago heavy judgment against the railroad com
pany because Of damages to property in the Bcwery'
The case was appealed and Judges Truax and freeu.
man. before whom the apr eal argued have hahded
down a decision affirming the original decision.
Judge Truax In his opinion, holds that the Dutch
never owned the fee In the streets and that the Engsh
never admitted that they did. The English always
held that John and Sebastian Cabot were the rst ais
covcrers Of this part Of the country and on this sc
count and not because OF conquest from the Dutch al
ways claimed the right Of possession. The purchase
Of Manhattan Island by the Dutch from the inolshs
gave the Dutch right Or title to II, as such pu
chase could not be recognized in the United o'a'es
courts. Judge Truax further says that the s"ee'e
in question were in the gift Of the Dutch Gov
eminent and that before the Revolution the s'ITe's
were bound by the rules of common law. During
tho Dutch possession the common law was ien-
porariy suspended.
Judge Freedman concurs in this opinion ana aous
considerably more 10 the argument. lie says 'na'
tho point should not be decided by the international
law OF to-day. 1t is a question OF authority Det"eeH
tho State OF New-York and the people OF the sta.e'
The title of discovery by the English superior TO me
Indian ntlc This Is because the claim oil the Du'ch
was questioned by the English from the start anu
was decided in favor OF the English by Inc "or"'
Therefore neither the Dutch nor Roman law ever
prevailed in this state, aud the common law OF LIE
land must be deemed to be the source OF an ulls
rountry's law The rights of owners OF land aDulinS
on streets laid out while the Dutch we're III pcssestU
must therefore rest on the English common law
Under This law the presumption Is that the proper
owners owned the fee of highway 10 us centre aau
he rights of the public were those OF Simple case
ments.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-20
CLOSING PRICES OF BOSTON STOCKS.
nn.tnn Annnsf 10
WHAT WAS DONE IN STOCKS.

Monday Aug. 10-p m.
The fear Of monetary disturbance, excited by
the low condition of the bank reserves weakened
the stock market to-day. To this added Il
misappreha nsion about the lower rates announced
bv the Burlington and Northern on through bust
ness between the seaboard and St. Paul. The re-
duction is aimed at the Canadian railways, and
there is some ground for the suspicion that the
action was taken with the full knowledge and
approval Of the Interstate Railway Association.
In these circumstances the reduction is not likely
TO extend TO local rates, or TO other railroad
points, although the bear faction hailed 1t ms th,
beginning of "a new rate war. The iirmneSS OF
Burlington and Quincy, which lost only IL per
cent, proved that tie Importance OF the an
nouncement had been greatly magnifed by those
who strive for lower prices. II Is incredible That
the Granger stocks should have been exceptionally
strong If the action of the Burlington and North
ern had not been fully understood by railroad men.
The money market was equally a source OF dis
appointment TO bear spectators in stocks aud bull
manipulatOrs of money rates. The real, or ahecl-
ed. stringency had an unfortunate effect on few
speciaties and trust stocks, but the general mar
ket suffered declines of only Il or o-o per cent
Oh an average, and many leading stocks closed
higher than they opened. Conspicuous among
these we're Northwest, Louisville and NASHVILLE,
Northern Pacific preferred, aud New England
The heaviest losses Were suffered by stocks hike
the Chicago and Eastern Illinois and Big -Four
stocks which recently have made handsome adj
vaIceS. The movement of prices was compare
lively uniform and the business well distributed
The utmost efforts TO dcprcSs the market failed to
disOdge any considerable amount OF long STOCK,
while the short interest was materially increased
by the days operations. The closing was slightly
above the lowest prices, and it was more than
firm.
The trust stocks declined sharply in conse-
quence, presumably, OF their worthlessness aS col
lateral security The feature Of the dealings was
the fall in Cotton-Oil certificates. Dropping from
80 Il to 40 - they closed with slight rally
10 40 as. The speculative director, who pre-
dicted dividend of - per cent few weeks
ago is absent from the city, but no interruption
of trlegraphic communication was reported any
where. 1t may be that the rumor that there
would be no dividend at the end OF the month
came from the same source.
TIE DAY IN THE BOND MARKET.
Government bonds were quiet and firm The
business was limited to small sales Of 4 per cents
at an advance OF almost Is per cent II may
have been only Il coincidence that the adj ance
followed the Offering of a round LOT TO the Treasury
at a price far above the open market. The clos
ing quotations were:
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-20
EUROPEAN PRODUCE MARKETS.

Liverpool Aug -. 3:45 p. m.-Bee. pork and hams In
poor demand. Bacon I'm fair d'maGA Shouhiers-A bou;
II {, L. r. duh a. 9S Cheese IN poor demand AmcIi-
can finest white ard c9oie1 steady aJ 49, sd. Tia low
fair demand prime city nrm at 2js Spirits OF turpntinr
in fair demand steady 33s 81 R0sn IN fair demand.
Lad-Sput ami fu,u'esiu poo. demand; prime " stern
spot and AUGUST dun at 3es "a September and October
dull 32s %. Wheat iu poor demand. Flour In fair
den and. Cor-Sp.t and fUturs-In poos demand; Mixed
Western spot - ay a. Is I'd; August steady al - Lid
September and October steady az A. ID. Hops Lon.
dli-pacnc Goa, H. poor demand. Re elts OF wheat
Tor the fast week from Atlantic ports 1000 ALTERS
Pacific ports. from other sources. y6 900.
Receipt. Of Am rican for the past week. Is 100
quartcrA
London. Aug 19-"Thc Mark Lane Express IN lts
review n IA British grain trad during the past week
says THE weather has been Giraffe AMI less than ham
the wheat has been hursct d. The crop promises
be- the Irregular record The humidity mill
against chances OF large early deliveries OF new
Tho s.lcs cf English wheat during the week were
s04 quarters at 3Os 3D. against 10 $40 quarters AZ
3s % during the corresponding period as. year Bust
IN foreign wheat has been checked BY heavy arrivals
but timer American adyices have prevented reaction
Indian wheat f. 81 cheaper. Russian ia nrm. Prices
Of California hardening. All homeward shipments
have been moderate The Russian Government , p sts
In taking optimistic view OF the Russian crop pros
poets than commercial authorities enc tain hlour
ard In some markets prices have declined 6d Oats are
cnfuI: good prospects only sustain prices. Corn IL
somcw hat cheaper Tor the feans and peas
have advanced Cd A. to-days market there was ltue
Change In any brcadstuhs. Matre barley terdeh up.
ward Oat. corn and grinding barley were dinicult OF
Bremen. Aug. lo-Petroeum. marks Is pfenniga
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-08-20
1--WE STOCK MARKETs-BY TELTGRAPH.

Chicago Union Stock Yards Aug 19o,oThe Rr0DeTs
Journal" reports: CajtlevReeeelps others 1oc lower
Beevcs - 50as4 20: steers s3aS4 VA sISs5 90;
fcdrs S5qs3 10: cows. bulls and mE' hfscl 40 4oa
TsHao cattle 81 SSS sRp@sn 1000 Mar
~ steady TO Sc lower MIXED 50 91g3i goan9 al
50 75a 96t q sSgsS 80 500 600 marSe 5d0c
,'nrrop. NATIVES ~ 1884 10 Westerns IS OVa@4 %
Texans. 80 Ioa$4 10; lambs, 81 75qSd ooo s,,nmcnt.
s. ioui- Aug. l9.-Cate-I \pis -oV s ~
coo. market steady active; choice heavy nauNvs -
~ 4O fair 70 eood SO o0asi - o So 90 og.URr
q p zoo o Shipments 600 market strong fair to
Ghece aS' fair to best 81 26qs4 So eepRecelpts.
ZOO shipments, Z'fOVi marNe1 s~auJ i' " Oo'
20 5Oag1ic Kv Aug 1a-Cotton quiet midding, lie.
Grain aIo aug Receipts for last wentyionr
bope $50 head total for the week thus iar ~ 940
116tS Z which 10 New-York 3,lsO' on sale 5000
ancnc onnlcky and difficult 10 give Quoatonsi mar
Irt stocked and closed with downwnia 6n9eng{
Seos hoce shipping. ljCOa LOCO y az q -OG - 90
"raa choice native shipping steers, l4oOg 300 N
~ ~ o, ds4 % export grades medium 10 good SOOa
400 10 Sra a. 20 700 900 NJ ~ soa4 90 medum
GOOD do lOOd1 200 H. 80 5oG$J 20; good % choice snip
ming OOOQl 100 ~ - 2bat3 40, very common ana az
rS feeders fair choice. - e5dS2 80; Michgan steers
stoekers and FEEDERS 10 good natives ~ ioas2 90 eig
70 sn2'so ~ common 10 prime do 80 iOas2 % Sheep
ecens Tor last twenty tour head total for
on.igned through 5000 OF which to NewYorl 400
on sale 0s00 choice TO extra unsettled aud lower at ~ %
AL IS: medium 70 good. ~ - 25asi 50 common. 81 q
sF+hSs6: common ~ j0os5 10 Canada. ~ i0asJ so
Hogs Receipts for last twenty four hours. lS G2O head
total for the week lhus far; ~ $50 for same umc last
v'eek 2l 300 consigned through, S400, OF which IA
Ncw.York. 1900 on ale liOOO' opened dull and weak
anI closed with upward tendency medium - 1904 30
cd % 6ods4 70 pigs - 500 u 76 roughs tS 50asS So
stays, % 25as3 SO