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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-11-23

Government to Blame for Filing to Pro-
feet Labor.

The report adds: Man impartial
observers are reaching tn view that
much of the real responsibility for these
disorders rests with the peple them
selves and with the government for
not adequately controlling ionopolies
and corporations and for faihg reason
ably to protect the rights oAabor and
| redress it's wrongs"
In conclusion, the report sas: Since
| nations have grown to the risdom of
| avoiding disputes by concihtion and
settling by arbitration, wy should
capital and labor in their ependence
upon each other persist in citing each
others throats as settlemnt of diff
ferences? Our railroads ere con
structed upon the theory ,at theil
competition would amply prsect ship
pers as to rates, ETC.. andemploye'
as to wages. The combintion ha
largely destroyed this theoryand seri
ously disturbed the natural wrking
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-11-23
RENIs WE'RE HIGH, WAGES Low
The Pullman Company's Idea of How to
Reduce Expenses.

"1f we exclude the aesthetic and san
itary features at Pullman, the rents
there are from 20 to 25 per cent. higher
than rents in Chicago or surrounding
towns for similar accommodations
The company's claim that workmen can
live elsewhere If they choose, Is not
entirely tenable. The fear of losing
work keeps them in Pullman as long as
there are tenements unoccupied, be-
cause the company is supposed as a
matter of business to give preference
to it's tenants when work is slack.
While reducing wages, the company
made no reduction in rents Its posi-
| ton is that the two matters are distinct
and that none of the reasons urged
| as justifying wage reduction by 1t as
an employer can be considered by the
company as landlord.
1.-THE company claims that 1t Is
simply legitimate business to use its
position and resources to hire in the
labor market as cheaply as possible
and at the same time keep the rents UP
regardless of what wages are paid its
tenants; to avail itself to the full eX'
petition in the reduction of wages ant
to disregard those same conditions al
to rents. No valid reason is assigned
for this position except simply ina
the company had the power and lega
right to do 1t.
WORKMEN'S DEMANDS JUST.
..The reductions at Pullman afte
September /, 1893, were the result Q
conferences among the managers; tn
employees for the first time knew c
them when they took effect.
1.-THE purpose of the management wa
obviously to rest the whole matter III
on the cost. etc, in its most seriousl
crippled department. excluding FRO
E consideration the facts as to wages
: the repair department
r 1.-THE demand of the employees for the
6 wages of June, 1893. was clearly just
fable. The business in May. 1894, cou
not pay the wages of June, 1893. II
reduction was carried to excess. b
the company was hardly more at fat
e therein than were the employees in
# sisting upon the wages of June, 1893.
d There was little discussion as
d rents. the company maintaining tn
e rents had nothing to do with the "
h ges. The company had a legal right
= take this position, but as between m
T. and man, the demand for rent reducti
ir was fair and reasonf BILE, under all c
D. cumstances,
Is "The strike occurred on May II, a
as from that time uEtil the soldiers W.
IL to Pullman. ON July 4, 800 strikers w
of placed about the company's proper
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-11-23
EXERCISED POWER NOT GRANTEE
The Association Severely Censured for
Its Action.

The Association Severely Censured for |
Its Action.
1.-THE commission questions whether
any legal authority. statutory or other
wise, can be found to justify some OF
the features of the association, which
have come to light in this investiga-
ton. If we regard it's practical work.
ings rather than it's profession as ex-
pressed in it's constitution. the General
Managers Association has no more
standing in law than the old trunk
line pool. 1t can not incorporate be-
cause the railroad charters do not au-
thorize roads to form corporations or
associations to fix rates for services
and wages, nor to force their accept
ance. nor to battle with strikers. 1t
is a usurpation of power not granted.
III such an association Is necessary
from a business or economic standpoint,
the right to form and maintain it must
come from the state that granted its
charter. In theory, corporations are
limited to powers granted either d.
rectly or by clear inference. We do not
think the power has been granted in
either way in this case. The assocfa-
ton is an illustration of persistent
and shrewdly disguised plan of the
corporations to overreach their limita-
lions and to usurp indirectly powers and
rights not contemplated in their char
tiers and not obtainable from the peo-
pie or their legislatures. An extension
of this association as above suggested
and proposed legalization of pooling
would result in an aggregation of power
and capital dangerous to the people
and their liberties as well as to theil
employees and their rights. The ques
ton would then certainly arise as t.
} which shall control. the governments Of
the railroads, and in the end would in
evitably be government ownership. Un
less ready for that result and all tina
1t implies, the government must re
strain corporations within their Lawful
rights and prevent them from forming
unlawful and dangerous combinations
At least, so long as railroads are thu
y permitted to combine to fix wages an
for their joint protection, 1t would
rank injustice to deny the right OF a
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-11-23
THE GREAT RAILROAD STRIKE.
Its inception and the Manner In which
II Was Handled

II Was Handled.
AS to the great railroad strike proper,
the report says: 1T is apparent that the
readiness to strike sympathetically was
promoted by the disturbed and appre-
hensive condition of railroad employees,
resulting from wage reductions on diff
ferent lines, blacklisting, etc, and from
the recent growth of the General Man
ayers Association, which seemed to
them a menace"
Further on the report says: 1T Is
seriously questioned whether the courts
have jurisdiction to enjoin citizens from
'persuading each other in industrial or
other matters of common interest. The
policy of both the Pullman company
and the General Managers Association
| in reference to applications to arbitrate
closed the door to all attempts at con-
Citation and settlement of the differ
ences. The commission Is impressed
with the belief, by evidence, that n diff
ferent policy would have prevented
loss of life and great loss of property
and wages oceasioned by the strike"
TROOPS WE'RE NECESSARY.
The report declares that, the arrival
of troops at Chicago was opportune,
and says that policemen sympathized
with the strikers rather than with the
corporations, This cannot be doubted.
nor would 1t be surprising to find the
same sentiment rife among the militia
ry. These forces are largely recruited
from the laboring classes. Indeed. the
danger Is growing that in strike wars
between corporations and employees. mil
itary duty will ultimately have to be
done by others than volunteers from Ia
Dor ranks.
SET A BAD PRECEDENT.
".The United States deputy marshals
to the number of 3600 were selected by
and appointed at the request of the
General Managers Association. They
were armed and paid by the railroads
and acted in the double CAPACITY OF
railroad employees and United States
t, officers. While operating railroads they
assumed and exercised unrestricted
United States authority when 50 or
dered by their employers. or when
ever they regarded it as necessary
They were not under direct contro
of any government official while exer
cising authority. This is placing thu
:, officers of the government under TIL
|, control of a combination Of railroads
. 1t is bad precedent that might wei
lead to serious consequences"
;. LEGAL CALL FOR TROOPS.
q The commission briefly disposes If III
p matter of the use of federal troops
/ After quoting section foul. article II
of the federal constitution. the repor
s saws; 1.-THE United States troops wer
/, not sent into Illinois upon the aprlica
~ ton of the legislature nor of the exc,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-11-23
LOVED HIM FOR THE TALES HE TOLD
A Foolish Maiden of Denver Eloped With
an Adycnturcr.

Denver, Nov. 14.-Miss Gertrude M.
Hutchins, aged IS, daughter of artist
Harry T. Hutchins and granddaughter
of Commodore Hutchins, eloped with
Clarence w. Clark, an adventurer. who
represented himself as a champion BIZ
cyclist and possessor of a $4,000 dia-
mond belt after two days acquaintance.
They were married by a justice of the
peace Monday. Their present wherea-
bouts Is unknown. Mr.. Hutchins thinks
Clark dazzled the girls imagination
with stories about his diamonds and al
legged championship feats.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-11-23
RESCUED FROM A DOOMED VESSEL
Captain and Crew Of an Italian Bark
Brought to Port.


New York, Nov. 14.-The British bark
Kate f. Troop, Captain Smith, which
arrived today from Singapore, brought
to port the captain and crew of the
Italian bark Torquato, of Castalmar,
abandoned at sea on November Z, in Il
sinking condition. Captain rampant of
the lost vessel, reported that he sailed
from Genoa August 2S for New York,
with a cargo of marble and rags. The
vessel experienced series of heavy
gales soon after passing through the
straits of Gibralter. Bad weather con-
tinued, and on the morning. of October
26 the wind suddenly shifted to the
southeast gradually increasing in fury.
At a. m. it blew hurricane, lasting for
several hours, and the little bark sprang
leak, 1t was very evident that the
vessel was doomed. Signals of distress
We're kept hoisted. The crew stayed
faithfully at the pumps, and just as they
| were despairing of rescue, on November
Z, then In latitude 3S42, longitude 7040,
sail was sighted to leeward. She
proved to be the British bark Troop.
Captain Smith had just previously OBJ
served the distressed vessels signal. All
were taken on board and she continued
| on her voyage.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-11-23
THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION.
Governor McGraw Observes the Time
HonOred Custom.

Olympia, Nov. H.-Governor McGraw's
Thanksgiving proclamation:
In observance of a time honored custom.
and in accordance with the proclamation
of the president of the United States, !,
]. ii. McGraw. governor of the state OF
Washington, do appoint Thursday the
18th day of November, to be observed by
the people of this state as day OF
thanksgiving and prayer. Let the peo-
pie that day abstain as far as possible
from their ordinary vacations, assemble
in their usual places of worship and,
remembering that Whom the Lord low
eth he chasteneth," render unto Al
mighty God devout thanks for his low
ing kindness during the past year and.
with contrite hearts, implore his guild
ance for the future.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto
set my hand and caused the seal of the
state to be affixed at Olympia the 18th
day of November. 1884,
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-11-23
WAGNER CARS WE'RE aIppLso.
Particulars OF a Train Robbery Near
MuskOgcc, MO.

Kansas City, Mo-, Nov. 1.-THE Mis-
souri,, Kansas & Texas train No. IL,
held up near Muskogee last night, has
arrived here. The two Wagner cars look
as If they had been through a battle.
The bandits inundated the passengers
by firing through the windows. The rob-
bers secured over $500 and about forty
watches and other articles of jewelry.
The Wagner conductor and train con-
ductor were each relieved of a little
over $40 each The express car was being
protected by four armed guards when
stopped, and they opened fire at once.
driving the bandits back. The robbers
consulted few moments and withdrew
to the rear of the train. The train crew
thought they were well rid of the rob-
bers when the firing began on the Wag-
ner cars.
The Wagner car conductor, Murphy,
was given gunny sack by the bandits
and compelled to walk ahead of them
The two robbers followed behind with
levelled guns. The passengers were
required to divest themselves of money
and jewels and drop them into a sack.
They were rather lenient about 1t, not
demanding a showdown from anybody.
but appearing satisfied when the passen-
ger appeared to have dropped the first
roll he had in his hands. The Wagner
passengers were all In their berths and
the car was quite dark. The robbers or
dered more light, and made Murphy dc
the talking necessary to convince the
passengers that they had better give
up. The passengers in the day coaches
| were not molested
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-11-23
REPORT ON tt NIcARACUAN CANAL
The Construcen Company Reorganz
ing and &c outlook Hopeful.

Washingto, Nov. 13.-The Maratime
Nicaragua nal Company of New
York has nile its annual report to
the secretaryf the interior. The report
refers to thdepression that has pre-
vailed durinfhe year, which has pre-
vented it fro doing any work or max
ing any procss IN the construction OF
the canal. I'll affairs of the Nicaragua
Canal Constction Company are re-
viewed. Thisompany failed last year
1t had the ntracts to build portions
of the cana and 1t was owing to its
failure thatle maritime company was
unable TO eany work. The construc-
ton compa is now reported to be re-
organizing, nd the hope is expressed
that more Sorable financial times will
see the cokruction company ready to
proceed IN the work, and progress
made in ilding in the canal.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-11-23
RANSOM DENIES AN ABSURD STORY
No Meeting of the North Carolina Legis.
lature TO Elect Senator'S.

Iature TO Elect SenatOrs.
Washington. Nov. Ex-senator RAN
som authorizes the Associated Press to
deny the story published this morning
that he and Senator German have been
in consultation with a view to having
an extra session of the South Carolina
legislature called in order to elect a
democratic senator to succeed Mr.. Jar
Wis, the new legislature being fusion and
the present democratic. Senator RAN
som says the story Is absurd on its face
for, should the extra session of the leg
islature be called, the newly-elected
members, and not the old members
would be brought together.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1894-11-23
all for state Warrants.

Olyu, Nov. H.-The state treasurer
has isd a call for warrants 5,S41 to
5.a29 ohe general fund, the amount of
which056, mstvres November ~
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-01
WRIGHT or THE LABOR BrREAU
BY Associated prcae.

Washington. Feb. ~ Carroll d.,
Wright, Of the bureau Of labor, adj
dressed the house cOmmitler on labor
toady. concerning the bin introduced 10y
Representative Dnoliiile of Washington,
To make the bureau a department of the
government with its head % cabinet of
hrrr Delegates from ilc knights Of La
Dor aud other organizations were Inter
estci listeners.
senator Wright said that 70 have a
commissioner of labor no the cabinet
he must be of the presidents political
party. must change with every admin
istmtion, and employees under him not
Ia classified service must also Zoe ehnngeh.
The independent scientific character of
the bureau thereby would Oc Impaired.
It's object had been 10 collect and print
statistics without nny political move
mcnls, and without attempting 10 sus-
tain or dcmolish any theories. Politics
had never been considered IN the per-
sonnet Of the Office.
Making the bureau government de
partmeni with power 10 rilOrce the law
would be- to its adyautas', but at the
same time q would destroi is efficiency
us collector Of facts Fg II TO enforce
tho laws would cause IL TO incur the
cnmiiy Of some manufacturers and In
tcrcsis from which the bureau was ac-
custOned to gather Statistics, aud with
which It was on friendly orms at pres
emit
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-01

aJiomnment or a call OF the house
lie then announced the resull-lGl TO 3
(hve ehort Of a uurouinl,
Mr.. Bland shouted ont that a quo
rum would have voted on that call, had
all the friends OF the measure been
seats.
lie then moved a call Of the house.
Mr., Reed insisted ON the yeas and
NAYS.
The call Of the house was ordered
The cnll developed the presence of 40
members
Mir Bland moved to dispense with
further proceedings under the call and
then, on motion. Of MIR Reed forced
the yeas aud nays. Further proceed.
ings under the call were dispensed
with. aud the vote then rccurred upon
Mr. BANDS demand for The previous
question ON motion TO limit the debate
Tile deadlock was broken on this vote
after two weeks Of hllhnstering. TIE
demand for the previous question on
Mr.. glands motion was sustained, l7I
TO z. Loud cheers greeted the an.
nouncement
Mr., Tracey Immediately moved 10 re-
consider the vote by which the demand
was sustained
\ Quorum having been secured, Mr.
Outhwaite from tie committee ON rules
coInmittce az Inc wbole from the f,rti,c,
considcrntlon OF tbe lin eseirnioroce bili
and PROV ling that AFTER two hours con
sideration IA the house. thc previou,
question shall Dc considered ms or
dered, on the hill and pcnding amend
ments, no Intervening motions To be II
ordor.
pom The adoption Of the order Mr.
cultivate demnnned We previous qWes
spH' , ~, 'llc ron Gun MVs pto'e'Ilu.
At iSSl lT NV a. u'gF S.'ne ~
.. "s,ls w p ,u' '"ns
,Slioed f'ls st oLoi nlaa 9 ,b r, me CA
| ,n,,i ,,,,.1 40 s,st,r,,.-,t az At- 49,,
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-01

he intended to nse troops or not Minis.
ter Willis knew that President tieve-
und could not Use force without An'
thoriiy OF congress. aud he also knew
that congress would never consent tn the
use OF troops for such d purpose Then
why did not Minister Wills say 500
Because added Senator Frye sircas
ucnlN, . was NOT dinlomacy
Referring to wits speech welcoming
Hawaii into the family of nations, Sen
nior Frye aid thar While h. was utter
ing those words Of friendship and gooi
Will. he carried his pocket instruction TO
destroy forever that government which
he was so effusively weleomlng. Are
y0n proud OF thatt' he asked "rhnk
OF T., Directed by the president OF near
ly dp,nNOo0 people, probably the nost
powerful on earth. his ministct ll siriy
ing, seheminr, 0ssiduonsly worsins night
npd day 10 restore a rotten nlnarohy,
interviewing again and again the sef-
dcthroned queen. listening 10 tl6 from
her 90 hlrbarous and savage ihe presl.
don't did not dare send 70 10
the congress and to the people
yea, hNlpng The president of thai elN.
States marines were TO be- landed Tor
his overthrow and restoration OF nv
Queen producing for mouths an inicnsc
/ ievcrihh excitement and terror and an
| entire paralysis Of business and yet
| that peoples ouly crime was ihat they
/ rcyerei this republic admired its FREE
| institutions and desired only 10 partiet
/ pate On their benefits. They werl
/ Americans, more aduilring. more loved
! Than even we ourselves. Arr these
| pleasant pictures. WIN il be good
| heading for our children.
N % % M. senator Frye indicated
q willingness tO defer tho remainder VI
I his remarks until tomorrow in order
l HAT he might not Interfere with hc
! Democratic clucus, because, as he said,
| lac wanted more neniucrtts 90 hcnr hin.
and on motion of senator Morgan Of
] Alabama the senate went Into eNccu.
! tive session Aftcr fifteen minutes spent
/ In the consideration Of executive husi-
| ness, the doors wcro reopcurd. and after
/ the transaction of sonp minnr business
I the senate at 300, adjourned.
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-01
THE CHAMPION PLEADED NOT
GUiLrY ArJACKsoNvm.E.
TWO NEGROES, FOUR FARMERS
Compose the Jury smith and LOWS
Matched at El Paso Two Mills
Next Month at Dallas Races
at penlson- sporting
News Notes.


by Associated Press.
Jacksonville. Fla. Feb. 2S-rhc Grim.
iual court convoacd This morning for
The uial OF Corbett aud Mitchell The
courthouse was crowded with spectators
anxious 10 see the two puglusts
Corbctt was the irsi 20 arrive, and was
soon followed ly Mitchell
Besides the boxers. there Grc arrRiniod
for trial Joe Npndis, j r. r, Bowdou,
Harry Mason. Charles y. Riclanlson
Lou Sisler. r. II, Mcmillan and u.
Il, Blake of the Duvul athletic club and
Billy Thompson and William A. Brady
us ahcttors. The trial OF Corhctt was
first begun. and tho result OF this Will
decide the other eases, The champion
is charged with engaging IN Il dgn, and
meeting IN pursuance of previous agree
mcnt one Charles Mitchell, whom he did
there beat, hruisc and ill-troat.
John y, Hartridge, attorney OF thc
club, waved drplgnmcm and pleaded not
guilty rwvHty witnesses wcrc called,
aud Tie entire morning was consumed
/ had udahdrl
The general impression ls Tint the triad
! Will llhcly ruutiuuc several days and
| the meu eventually De- acquitted.
The wnrl, of cnnnnellmg jury then
! hcgun This was tho occasion of much
| sparlug between thr attorneys, one side
or iho other ohirctinc in nearly cyuiy
candidate for the jury huN, Finally
| siA men, that number uuly being required
10y the Florida law ia mislrmonuor eases,
| were secured,
Two Of tho Jurors arc negroes and
/ A. Tlf.Hfn ID
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-01
Neither VIII He Confirm, but
Gives Evasive Replies,


BY Aa5,clatod Press
lonlou. l'ah ~ The Edinbursh
Evening NcWa tolny feldtos vnphotr
ciHy that Gladstone bias resigned AND
tnt lhe premiership has hrcu o0cfcd te
I,orl Rlsebory
The Timcs DECLARES Tint whatever ii
done absut the leadership q Z, certain
home rule viii bc dropped und mother
lllschurry nor Sir William liaruurt ID
nkoly 10 reyi,r 3D. However they may
diner upun other poinls,' &c says "they
know perfectly well that tlc British pub
DE- is Irb ot paying backmall 10 criminal
couspiiators.
Gladstone IL understood 20 have made
proposition to hb collcngaea To revive
.io home rule question Ia tho ahape OF
resolution, To pledge tho housc of CON,
inums To deal wiyh home rule for lrcnnl
al thr following session of parliament
This proposal Is said moi hn,c found
! favor N,itA tho cabinet ministers
lhe Independent of Dublin, acccpts the
/ ropois OF Gladsfones a'tlfemont 40
meaning that The nowmeut IN favor Of
home rule wiz he dropped
'lhe Frewunus Journal die party viii
! continue tn insist llhtt the settlement
4, hi, frlsi, ,pesli,u it. T,e controlling
! i''~
ann WhAi 'e h
Ia spine vf cold, Gladstone drove
from his official Downing street rcai-
! uo.ti,,t.,,, ,ol,r, in ,,, eb,t,
! "'N'' !" ~ ''''
! phacton nt o'clock uN afternoon.
| tfp1n arriving ui the palace Gladstone
,s. unr,,.t,ni,lv aJpdrtrI 4, fb,, mos.
VIZ" 'NN'.'"'''f'
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-01

~ N1EITTIT7I TT'T71
New Orleans, FEB. 2s--Westher rainy
and cold. track heavy; Attendance about
100: four fapodics won.
First race, atliln iirefglis Of "a
mile Midget Won Horace Leland second,
sanford third. Time ii2 ~
Second rice. iiYeeighihs ~ q mile
Purreih Billet Won. Billy Duncan aecon.
C0nsiguee third Time, III ~
Third racr. FIVE and n half fniongs
Farmer third Time. ~ ~
Fourth facel spFaueishils ~ mile
Onicfy won pntiiHit second. Tine Ban
third. 1seu. -
Fort Worth gazette. [volume] (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1891-1898, 1894-03-01
HnLIARD's APPOINTMENT,
gs,safaT Ttfsn4fal

Washington. Feb. 2ss-'rhe appoint.
mant OF Henry r. Ilinad Of Austin 40
receiver for the First Nitional bank ~
Plano today ended rathe spirited con.
test for the place A. Usual, applicants
were ihick IN the cofptrollcr'g office.
,vcnld b. chosen. protets againEt his
appointment wero also plentiful. Tho
,giief charFu was that he was himself To-
teresi ed in she assets iilliards gent
cral popularity brought y enough friends
10 override the obirctbn, and the APP
pointment was at irngfi made. There
were eleven other nppifants.