Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1890-08-22

from Leso matters that this warfare is made
a part Of the allied forces. It is TO weaken us
when we can do them the most harm and the
country tho greatest amount Of good that these
annoyances are visited upon us.
Tho Pinkerton Men Denounced.
Mr. Powderly says the knights are not
the disorderly mob the papers would make
people believe; that their law abiding con-
duct has won the puhlics admiration, and
he bitterly denounces the use Of pinkerton
and his men. lie adds
Il was not necessary to call upon them, aud yet
a hlreing mob OF the worst characters Ia the land
have been qnartered upon the people Of New
York to terrorize her citizens 20 provoke men TO
anger and wrath, 70 shoot down those who asked
for the right TO be heard In their own behalf The
conduct OF the men since the strike began has
been most orderly and commendnbe, and until
Il closes no Knight Of Labor will be found in an
unlawful act Of any kind. We are pledged TO
maintain the law.
We win obey the legal commands Of the state
but not of the corporation which deiles public
opinion and has no regard for justice when deal
ing with it's employees.
Cancellation aud arbitration can deal with the
most intricate questions Of dispute Grants nd
ministration demonstrated how well arbitration
could be employed What Gen Grant was proud
20 do H. Walter Webb, third vice president Of the
New York Central and Hudson River railroad
may surely do without impairing his dignity.
A sample Deputy sheriG.
Mr.. Powderly illustrates what he terms
THE unchristian like attitude of the
Central by giving IN full the affidavit of
Adolph Polletsohek who was sworn in as
special deputy sheriff, taken to Albany,
given club and a revolver, and several
times instructed to use them upon strikers
II they attempted to enter the yard Pol
letschek says he was only engaged as q
watchman, and that he was appointed a
special deputy sheriff without his knowl-
edge or consent Mr.. powderly continues:
Mr. Poiletschek could scarcely speak the En-
glish tongue. He did not comprehend uhy he
was sought for, but the concluding lines OF his
affidavit tell the story, and comment on my part
Is hardly necessary. II will be well 70 ask why
blank commissions. with the sheriff's name at
tached, are placed at the disposal OF Robert
Pinkerton, TO be placed in the hands Of ignorant
men who believe that uIsler this authority they
have the right 70 shoot citizens to death.
Powderiy's Offer Refused.
Mr.. powderly says that in order to see II
all citizens would receive the same treat
ment he wired sheriff Tappan as follows:
Will you swear in and commission 200 depute.
on my recommendation to protect property aud
the lives Of our memhersf
T. Y. powpERLY g. N. W., X. Of l.,
To that message this was the answer:
Telegram received. Have been personally OF
the ground most Of the time since the strike com
meneed, and as chief OF police of East ALBANY
and superintendent Of police Ia Troy say the,
can give sufficient protection, hardly think pres
ent situation would warrant appointments.
SHEPPARD TArrAN, Sheriff.
ii. walter Webb scored.
Mr.. Powderly continues as follows:
My sole object was 70 learn what disposition
would be made Of the matter. Would any cit
zen be accorded the right 70 arm men on blan
warrants the snme as Robert plukerton Is allege
TO have doues And IL not why was ne authorize
% do soY That same sheriff was told before Ia
least indication Of a disturbance took place rha
the Pinkcrtona were not required: but they wen
70 Albany, they fired indiscrininatey among Ia
nocent people and innocent blood WIS shed. II
Walter Webb appauds the action Of the Pinkel
tons Ia shooting, and says they did right.
ii. Walter Webb never did one stroke or worl
70 secure the wealth be now abuses for Il cam
20 him by Inheritance The elder Vanderbilt
was workman during bis lie and knew how 4
sympathizs with The worsmen and It was durn
these days that tho record OF the New York Cen
trail and Hudson River railroad Tor generou
treatment Of worlsiugmen vas made, and uo
under the present management
Public Carrier or Pnblic Dictator?
Mr. Powderly says all workingmen ar
interested in the controversy, for it pre-
sents the query, "Shall this company b
regarded as public carrier or publ
dictatorw He adds:
The Knights Of Labor hold themselves In read
| mess now, and viii continue 70 hold thenlselye
ready, TO yield 70 the viii Of the public ia thl
matter. The company on tho other hand, hold
itself above aud superior To- public opinion Il
Walter Webb stands to-day tho representative q
over Ss,0OO000 He Is new 60 the position an
the novelty of the situation has turned his head
Ihe AZ. .vl'rvrunvs urpciIv s--- llnalre@' |:
over 200jJ, 90 Of workinSmen. Shall dollar
None BE- heard, ard must humanity remain 81
lent. WIN dollars rule Whey hcsf and blood
shot dove iu The streets 0t tie eapitai city OF IA
Empire stats nt the dictatlou ~ this wealth
Shall a moneyed aifstocraey rule aud ruin with
out giving account OF how they DO its n rs
questions can best be answered by the 20 ZOO 90
industralsts Of the United States aud they car
best answer them by holding up the hands OF ths
men along the line Of the New York Central rail
road who are strong for the principle Of justice
men who, strong in the justice OF their position
now ask 70 be heard and care not who hears th,
story.
An Appeal for Aid.
would here ask the men stil in the employ ol
the New York Central aud Hudson River Rail
road company whether ii be not their duty a.
true men % stand BY and support those who ar,
striking 20 vindicate the common right to organ
ize. The general executive board will condnc
this contest with all Of their ability within III,
law and without violence. To do this We will re
quire funds and that at once. Public spirites
citizens who believe IN fair play are asked 10 con
tribute 10 the liberty fund in aid Of the striking
employees of the New York Central and Hudson
River railroad. send all contributions TO join
W. Hayes, No. sii North Broad street. Phile
delphia. r. " PownrRLy.
General Master Workman X. o. l..
An Appeal TO Arthur.
Mr.. Powderly has sent an appeal to p. N.
Arthur, grand chief Of the Brotherhood Of
Locomotive Engineers, complaining that
engineers were serving as coal shoyelers
and bell ringers. He says:
The Knights OF Labor desire % know where
you stand this question, for you are authorized
TO voice the sentiments OF your order; the mem
bers Of the various brotherhoods Of railway en-
ployes are desirous Of knowing where you stand,
for your answer, ami we desire that it be a
public one depends the future Of your association
We desire to know where TO place H. Shall il
be classed among the organizations OF industry
continue 10 do the work Of fremen we shall
know that It is with your consent, and the future
will be plain before US. Your voice must be
heard. either on the side OF the railway or en-.
ployes. Which will it beg
That Raid at Asbury Park.
AsBURY PARK, n. j., Aug. 22.-CarIyle
W. Harris, Edward A. Saylor and Frank