Connecticut western news., 1890-08-27

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 A Sample Deputy shsriM
 MT. Powderly illustrates what he terms Central by giving in full the affidavit of Adolph Polletschek who was sworn in as special deputy sheriff, taken to Albany, given g club and . revolver, and several times instructed to use them upon strikers if they attempted to enter the yard. Pol letsohek says he was only engaged as . watchman, and that he was appointed special deputy sheriff without his knowl- edge or consent. MT. Powderly continues: Mir. Polletschek could scarcely speak the En- glish tongue. He did not comprehend why he was sought for, but tho concluding lines of hH affidavit tell the story, and comment on my part Is hardly necessary. It will b. well to ask why blaak commissions, with the sherin's name at- tached, are placed at the disposal of Robert Pinkerton to be placed in the hands of ignorant men who believe that under this authority they have the right to shoot citizens to death.
 Powderly's Oner Refused.
 Mr. Powderly says that in order to see if all citizens would receive the same treat ment he wired Sheriff Tappan as follows: win you swear in and commission 200 deputies on my recommendation to protect property and the lives of our membersi
 T. W. PowDERLY, c. n. w., K. of L. To that message this was the answer:
 Telegram received. Have been personally on the ground most of the time since the strike com menced, and as chief of police of East Albany and superintendent of police in Troy say they can give sufficient protection, hardly think pres ent situation would warrant appointments
 SHEPPARD TAPPAN. Sherin
 Fl. Walter Webb Scored.
 Mr. Powderly continues az follows:
 My sole object was to learn what disposition
 
 zen be accorded the right to arm men on blank warrants the same as Robert Plnkerton is alleged to have done? And. if not, why was he authorized to do so3 That same sheri6 was told before the least indication of . disturbance took place that the Pinkertons were not requireli but they went nocent people. and innocent blood was shed. H. Walter Webb applauds the action of the Pinker- tons in shooting, and says they did right.
 H. Walter Webb never did ono stroke of work to him by inheritance. The elder Vanderbilt was . workman during his life and knew how to sympathize with the workmen. and 1t was during these days that the record of the New York Con: tral and Hudson River railroad for generous treatment of workingmen was made, and not under the present management.
 Public Carrier or Public Dictator7
 MT. Powderly says all workingmen are interested in the controversy, for 1t pre- sents the query, Shall this company be regarded as 8 public carrier or public dictatorf" He adds:
 The Knights of Labor hold themselves in read iness now, and will continue to hold themselves ready, to yield to the will of the public in this matter. The company, on the other hand, holds itself above and superior to public opinion. H: Walter Webb stands today the representative of over 8x,0000 600. He is new to the position and the novelty of the situation has turned his head. The writer represents directly and indirectly over 20, ,000, 900 of workingmen. Shall dollars alone be heard, and must humanity remain si- lentl Wil dollars rule when flesh and blood is shot down in the streets of the capital city of the Empire state at the dictation of this wealthf Shall . moneyed aristocracy rule and ruin with out giving an account of how they do 1t? These questions can best be answered by the 90, ,000,000 industrialists of the United States. and they can best answer them by holding up the hands of the 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 to be heard and care not who hears the story.
 An Appeal for Aid. w # would here ask the men still in the employ of the New York Central and Hudson River Rail- road company whether 1t be mot their duty e true mon to stand by and support those who are striking to vindicate the common right to organ ixe. The general executive board will conduct this contest with all of their ability within the law and without violence. To do this we will re- quire funds, and that at once. Public spirited citjssns who believe in fair play asked to con- tribute to the liberty fund in aid of the striking employees of the New York Central and Hudson River railroad. Send all contributions to John W. Hayes, No. e4 North Broad street, Phila- delphia- T. v. PowDERLY,
 General Master Workman K. of L. z.
 An Appeal to Arthur.
 MT. Powderly has sent an appeal to P. M. Arthur, grand chief of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, complaining that engineers were serving as coal shovelers and bell ringers. He says;
 The Knights of Labor desire to 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 em- ployes arc desirous of knowing where you stand, for on your answer, and we desre that 1t be 8 public one depends the future of your association We desire to know where to place 1t. Shall 1t bs chased among the organisations of industry orlamong tho allies of capitalf If your members continue to do the work of flreinen we shall know that 1t 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 em- ployeo. Which will 1t be?