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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-22
WHAT 1T Is ALL ABOUT.

WHY THE MEN ARE ON STRIKE-OvERWORK AND
UNDERPAY-THE PUBLIC FAvoRs THE MEN.
BIT WILL. put Down VIOLENCE.
Between 1000 and 5000 men. who until January
Il worked az motormen. conductors. lnemen. etc.
for the various branches of the Brooklyn electric
railway systems. voluntarily out of employ
,nent, the citizens of Brooklyn have been put TO
great Inconvenience, the Police Depart nent OF
that city failed to straghten out matters. and
now the whole National Guard OF New-Yorh city
and Brooklyn is under arms for the first time
since 1877. the streets of Brooklyn alive with
troops. riot and disorder are threatened, and still
the question is asked What is IT all about"
The dissatisfaction on the part Of the men en-
poyed by the Brooklyn surface railroads Is Of
long standing. but 1t became more general since
the Introduction OF the electric system. Since then
the motormen and conductors allege that the
work has become so hard. and the mental ana
physical strain great. that many OF their num-
Der have become physically ncapacitated The
cars are much larger than those formerly In use
the men have more passengers to handle. the
speed at which they run is much greater than
II was by the old system and the responsibility
greater and although the expense OF operating the
lines has ben reduced and the business OF the
companies vastly increased. the men say that no
Increase in wages has been allowed TO them In
short they claim that they are underpaid and
overworked.
For three years the men have asked for an In
crease of pay for reduction Of hours but up TO
the time when the Executive Board OF District As
sembly No 80 X. OF L.. ordered general ttnp
the men haG received only promises. ana with "A
view to gaining something more tangible the STRIKE
ordered. Ill.,,
The conductors and motcormen may be divided
into two groups regulars and "trippers. and
both are dissatisfied.
The regular men say that IN order to make as
many trips the companies require they must run
their cars faster than the law allows. ana they ask
that thei- pay increased from s. TO s. y for ten
hours work. the work TO be done within twelve
hours. -
The "trippers' say that because OF the 6ad man.
agement Of the roads they are cofnpeIei 10 wal,
for hours 70 trip. and In order TO MAKE iu
DAYS nav they he at the call OF the starters
for many additional hours. II the same rules ana
regulations to pay and hours AZ gwen 'he hrl-
ave and Broadway lines Of this city were adopted
the men say they would BE- perfectly SATISFIED
AS II is. they want the force OF 'trippers re-
duced to one-thrd the whole force. and more men
put regula- pay. 80 - -, -
While II Il certain that In this demand the men
have the sympathy Of great majority OF the GU
zens of Brooklyn. who agree with them on the sun
iect OF overwork and undepay. II Is equally certain
that every citizen is willing to every e1ort TO
sl,pport and enforce law and order, and approves
Of a summary stamping out OF violence or mob RUE.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-22
GOVERNMENT AID FOR THE EHif'
SENATOR HIGGINS INTRODUCES A RESol' Il'"
PETIrIONING TUE UNITED STATES TO
IIEr.p MArxTNIN THE CANAL

uErr MAINTAIN TIE CANAL
Albany Jan. p (SpeciaD. Senator Higgins. OF
Olean had conference with warner M"'',, III
New-York on Saturday TO the possible willing
,.ss or tho United states Government 10 assume
some proportion Of the annual expense Of MAINTAIN
ing the Erie Canal Senator Higgins consulted MI
Miller upon this subject "a an eS-Cn'ied states
Senator and familiar with the Views taken NJ
Washington upon t. Mr. Miller stated that per
sonalv he was most earnestly in favor OF the tinted
STATES assuming part OF the cost o. maintaining
the canals OF this state. inasmuch as they were
free for navigation by all cana! men. ana "'"'
tenths OF their commerce was from oth'r STATES
Mr. Miller also said he believed that IN" l h'''"
states Government ~ II had the cash. would con-
tribute 70 the maintenance ~ the Erie Canal ns
Ai-ec, means OK encouraging Interstate commerce
Senator Higgins accordingly introduced the follow
ing canal resolution in the Senate tonight;
whereas The canal system OF the state ~ New
york ia maintained by the taxpayers OF the said
s,a,e a, an annual cos, Of abDu, 81 5000" NJ free
waterway for the transportation - tdewaier %,
merchanhse and producis lars@ percentage oil
Whereas The maintenancg Of go canal sys'rn
ls also Of great benefit to other states IN r"HI.'
90 a minimum the rates charged hy trunk Ines %,
railroads Tor the transportation TO tn" scahoar1 o.
freirhts originating AT points without the state
'whsrear /, Is tho policy o. the Goycrnment q
the Tinted Siatcs 10 maintain and improv" snch
waterways az are useful or necessary for m"
purposes OK interstate commsrrc. ana Ut
hv The provisions OF IT, Constitution hav" for-
hidden the sale abandonment of any pornon
81 Inc canal system % said state" and.
Whereas by reason % the premises II II IN
equitable that the pcorl" o. IN" state ~ NrN-
York should bear N" "nilfc burI@n 81 nalhtal-
ing n waterway the principal benefits OF which ar"
.nioy.d by other states. now. therefore,.
Vesolved az the Assembly concur. That ~"
representatives OF the state % Sew ork IN N"
United states senate ana House % N"presen'a-
tives be. and they hereby are rcln-,'' 20 -e'ere
with all convenient FIe~i. the pafsaH" of an Ac'
directing the Treasurer ~ the riel StAi'E 20
paw the Controller OF the State % N"wNork an,
nually n sum equivalent 10 'hrc'-i0iirthr "t az
the sums expended or Incurred ~ IN" me q,
Nevyork In the maintenance ~ ~ said canal
sysien during me year last preceding
The resolution was laid upon IN" YAM" 10Y
future action
Assemblyman lawson procedure hill prpYii-
Ing for public hearings of legislation affecting Giles
OF the first class required by the new ''ns'itu-
ton passed the Senate tonight.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-22
Refore n Full Hend Of Steam

s gathered by that tremendously destructive engine
lara nut on the with Hostecrs Stomach B;ters
which Will check progress and avert disaster chlis
and fever bilious remen, dumb and cake are
promptly relieved and ultimately cured b. this genial
specific which is comprehensive family medicine.
speedily of dyspepsia bliousness cons'i-
patton. SICK headache nervousness rheumatism and neu-
raiGl Against hur,fu effects Of sudden changes OF
temperature exposure wet weather close application
to laborous pursuits and other influences preju
dicial to health. It Is a most trustworthy safeguard II
forties the against disease promotes appetite and
sleep and hastns convaescence after facilitating and
nesh-wasting diseaxs
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-22
THE THEE REPORT
RAIN AND LOWER TEMPERATURE FOR TOD,

RAIN AND LOWER TEMPERATURE FOR TO-DAY
Washington. Jan. 2i.-The pressure has rapidly
~ the Mississippi and has fallen the eastward
I'll. has continued ~ northeast 8
Marquette. hts point the pressure
inches This IN rs barOmeric grad
lent and Is accompanied by high winds -
lively high rnssur. tho Rocky Mountain Plateau
the eastern Slopes Rain has been general during
last twelve hours from the East Guf States the
regions. and has extended the Middle Atlantic
southern New England coasts The temperature has fallen
rapidly of this storm. causing a moderate cold
tn the Missouri and Upper Mississippi valleys There
u heat along the Atlantic tuas,.
higher temperature has prevailed In the Northwest.
Fair weather is indicated for Tuesday. lake
he Middle States and England wl.r,
showers probable Lower '-mp-fatur- indicated
the Middle and South Atlantic states and thu lake
slight changes probable In Ia" Mississippi
Southwest warmer weather probable
y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-22
~ 0yD GUARD ASSOCTA Troy MEETS

The members OF the old Guard Association or
IN. 10Th Regiment held their quarterly meeting
last night, In the armory. al Sixty-second-st ana
Columbus-ave \ committee was appointed 10
make ARRANGEMENTS for the annual dinner or 'he
Association. which viii Wake place on April H. ana
also for a trip TO Peekskill at the time or the en-
oa,o,,,.,, az tho 18th Regiment next summer
Tn. following resolution was adopted ana Tor
warded TO Colonel Dowd at the 18Th Regiment
Armory, brooklyn: ,,,,,, -, ,ho
Io,h Regimeni n O. \ y. Y. presents greetings
TO s successors In the regiment now IN ac ,I,
service with the hope and belief that the oiu -tIne
fame OF the Independence Guard VIII he sa'ai'y
defended by them
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-22
TRYING TO COTFR rs TRiCKS.

THE "AssociATED PRESS" SENDS OFT FAKE N
TERVIEWs JtsTIFlGNG IT'S PHEMNTiht
RELEASE or THE LEXow REPORT.
Albany Jan 2I.-Thc Chicago organization sivl-
ing itself the Associated Press Friday, after
the Senate Mad adjourned. and the Senators had
departed for their homes. sent ont interviews Win
Lieuienani. Governor SaNtOn and Senators Icnow
and O'COnnOr. which In effect exonerhted the
"Associated Press" from any BREACH OF iaiih
which lei 10 the premature publication OF the
report Of th. Jexow Police Investigation COM
mttee.
When Northumberland SaNton ana senator
I.exoW and O'Connor arrived here tonight to at
tend the sessions OF the Srnai" this week. thr}
were seen by a United Press reporter. Each on"
Of them denied having had any such interviews.
and regulated the statements which they wrr"
quoted as having made. .
This IL only another Illustration OF the 'fdklns
urouensities Of the "Associated Press"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-22
HEARINGS oN NETWORK CITY BILLS

Albany Jan q (SpeclnD-The Power OF K'inoVal
bill TO give Mayor Strong the authority 10 appoint
new heads 10 the coruptiy managed TaWmnnF
Hail departments In N,w-York CITY Will be con-
s,derci at "A hearing upon Il l~for" the Assembly
Committee on cities tomorrow. II IS possihl" mat
the Senate Committee cities VIII also give Il
hearing upon the bill Assemhlyman Howard Fay
son WIld. was told I'm New-fork that Joseph La
rocnue chairman o. the Commiti"" Of seventy.
lanes g Carter Of the city club Lewis l. Della
field G 9 B.ainan. Gustav II Schwab. W. Harris
Roome and other reformrrs would try 10 b" present
tomorrow or Thursday when IN" committee" VIII
also hav. "A hearing on bills relating - Ne" ofk
CITY Several OF Mr. COnkng'S measures relating
10 The election laws are also 10 be considered to-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-22

The audience which attended the hrst perform
ance OF the revival OF THE Rairoa" Vi LOVE- AT
palvs Theatre last night. was n large one IN spite
:, "a. ,,o,or.n, weather and included many
prominent people as is always the case when MI;
Daly makes a change OF bill us ehJoyinent anu i
enthusiasm were Of course equal 10 its size ana
qualit".
II has been decided to repeat "Rigoietto at the
METROPOLITAN Opera House next Saturday evening.
This T.. announced az the last performance or this
opera for the season.
a dispatch from Troy announcer the marriage
OF Miss Katharine Klttleman To Richard Golden.
She il the leading woman OF his company.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-22
IS 1T CONSTITUTIONAL?
THERE SEEMS TO BE A SERIOUS FLAW
IN THE PLATT-LEXOW PLAN.
FIND FAULT WITH TIE PROVISION Al
THORIzING THE GOVERNOR TO
NAME THE POLICE REoRGAN-
ZATION COMMISSIONERS.
lRY TEL EGRApN TO TILE TRIBrNE.I


Albany. Jan. 2l.-What ~ apparently grave de-
feet In the Iexow biz for the reorganization OF the
Police Department OF NewYork CITY was no'ce''
tonight by Assemblyman Welton c. Percy. OF the
XINth District OF New-York CITY. This relates 10
the appointment: by the Governor Of the three COM
mssioners Of reorganization OF course every one
recognizes that this provision j. the work OF the
citizen from Tioga County. who spent an hour WIN
the Republican members Of the 1,exow Committee
las, week and is intended 10 insure the retehuo"
in the department OF certain or OF certain h'gh
police officials os the uniformed force 'oHiis
sioners appointed by Mayor Strong could not be ue-
pended upon 10 protect any one whose admissions
on the witness-stani showed that !; would be III
advisable 10 keep him in office. or course 10 give
the Governor this power was not only an a"'ont
TO Mayor Strong but uDcalled-'or VIOLATION vi
the principle OF home rule
Mr. Percy IS inclined to think that II Is also IN
direct contravention OF the Constitution. article ~
section . OF which says:
All city town and village officers whose eIec''oh
o. appointment IL not provided for by this cons-
tuition shall be elected by the electors OF sucn
cities towns and Villages. or OF some DIVISION
thereof. o appointed by such AUTHORITIES ln",eo.
a, the Legislature snail designate Tor 'la' P"'-
pose. .,fza
IL e clear that the commissioners to reorganI -
the police Department are city officers. and IL -
equally clear that Governor Morton Is NOT an yln-
Ger Of the city OF New-York. This same reasoning
occurred 10 Senator OtOnnor "A member OF the
Lexow Committee and president pro tenn. OF 'ne
senate Several Republican AsSemblymen hhd III
tended 20 attack this provision on Its merit' or
rather dement's. and now they VIII nave ah"t"ei
reason for their COURSE
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-22
BREAK UP YOUR COLD.

Go TO Old Point Comfort by OLD DOMINION
LINE. II is a specific.
Luxurious Steamcrs-ony Is hours en- rou'e'
$1,000 covers entire expense. including stay at
Hygea Hotel.
Send for particulars to Old Dominion s. s. Company
Die, "a North River. New-York. W. l. oL1LLAuDEu'
Vice rresident and Trannc Manager.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-22

parties. and last night showed that Il able TO
Keep up its reputation. There scarcely man
absent from the ranks last night. and the perfect
state OF preparation OF the command such
as called forth admiration from oil who Il.
AT 10 o'clock Captain Miller said Il do no: think
that shall be ordered out but |. are.
ready In every respect / think that the addition
of force will he asked for in Brooklyn. but
this the regular drill night | thought II
would be well 10 have the whole battalion here"
Most OF the members OF the battalion slept on
board the New Hampshire last night and the
others were within easy call OF the ship
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-22

Menomnee. Mich. Jan. 2l.-The Ann Arbor ferry-
boat. No ]. has failed to reach port. after bathing
with the ice for nearly forty-eigh hours. she ran
into windows from six to feet deep OF Inc
north poin, OF Chambers Island. about fourteen
miles northeast OF here. at 10 a. m. Friday. AZ.
ter struggling against the Ice until Saturday hieht
at O'Clock, she turned back, according 10 INC
her at that hour.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-22
THE NAVAL RESERVE READY FOR DUTY

The decks OF the old line-of battle ship New
Hampshire never looked more warllke or more fully
prepared for actual service than they did last night
when the Is, Battalion OF the Naval Reserve as
sembIed there. 1t the regular drill night for
half OF the battalion but in view OF the condition OF
affairs In Brooklyn, Captain Miller had ordered
the whole battalion to be there and II was
on Sunday night. when the Captain heard that
the First Brigade had been ordered out he made
all arrangements to have his command Join the
brigade in case II was called upon. The Naval Re-
serves could have been assembled In short order ~
their services had been required. Last night when
the men assembled on the New Hampshire there
was the customary drill and an inspection by Cap
tain Miller The armed and equipped for
shore duty all the necessary camp eQuipage was
there and at a moments notice the command was
able Ia hc on it's way wherever II ordered
The Naval Reserve has won golden opinions from
naval and military men for Its drills In landing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-22

London Jan 2l.-"Thc Daily Newss' CORE
snondent in Constantnople gives the circumstances
OF Postmaster Cobb's arrest there by the Turkish
officials The Turkish police arrested one OF his
letter-carriers named Osgan an Armenian whom
they accused OF trying to pass bad half-penny
They handcufYed him. beat him and started him
for Jail When Mr.. Cobb protested. ne too was
eioye The Morning Post" confirms this version
Of the Incident adding that Mr.. Cobb has laid the
matter before the British Embassy
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-22
REPORTED PTAN ar STFi NSHTP LINES

Liverpool. Jan. 2-"The Journal OF Commerce
asserts that two OF the leading steamship com
panies running ships between Liverpool and New
York negotiating with a view OF concluding a
working arrangement In comDetiton with the
Southampton steamers. II IL stated that the ar
rangerhent will go into effect In the spring.
London. Jan cl.-The Central News says that
the working arrangement reported by the Liver
poo, journal OF Commerce" amounts merely 10
an agreement as 70 freight and passenger rates.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-22
MR. WICKER INJURED IN AN ACCIDENT.

Cassius NJ Wicker. vicc-president and general
manager OF the Brooklyn. Queens County ana SUD
urban Railroad. while driving around Inspecting
the various parts Of the road was run away wi'h'
tie pair of horses being unaccountabIy frghteneu
At Halsey-st. and Broadway the wagon ran asaihst
a pile OF bricks and Mr. Wick. was unabe 10
clear himself from the wreck. He was dragged Two
books before the frightened horses We're stopped .
Mr. Wicker, though not seriously injured ~
likely TO be confined 10 his home for three weeks.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-22
DR.. BUCHaylNS CASE AGAry ARGrFD

Albany. Jan. q (SpeciaD.-Ex- District Attorney
DE Lancey Nicoll and Charles ". Brooke argued
the OF Or Robert W Buchanan before the
Court OF Appeals to-day Buchanan convicted
OF murder In the first degree about two years ago
FOR poisoning his wife Mr.. Nicoll conducted the
prosecution TO successful close. and therefore
was asked represent the Distrlct-Attorney :
Office be'or the appellate court
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-22
DETAILED FORECAST FOR TODAY.

For New England rain probably turning snow
warmer followed by decidedly colder: eastery ing
nOrthwrst-rly winds.
For Eastern New York. Eastern P~nns, vania Ne~lrr-
s-v and Delaware. showers. decidedly colder Tuesday
night southery. shifting 70 westerly winds.
For the D-trica II Columbia ant Maryland fair prob
ably preceded by the early morning: cooler
westerly winds
For Western PENNSYLVANIA and Western New York. local
SHOWS colder; westerly Winds
For ohio fair. preceded by local SHOWS the lake
colder. westerly winds
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-22
VIE WILL FIND ANOTHER PETITIONER.

Mirabeau J.. Towns. the attorney for Major
McNulty, OF Wechsler McNuity. whose motion
for a mandamus compelling the railroad companies
10 operate their cars recently denied by JUS
tice Cullen announced yesterday that he will apply
10 the same Judge for order directed to the
Brooklyn Heights Company requiring II 10 snow
cause why a perernptory writ should not issue com
pellng II TO resume efficient service.
Major McNuty. his counsel says. Is ADVISED by
his commanding officer not TO appear further In
these legal proceedings. account OF his connec-
ton with the Second Brigade The lawyer, VINO IS
a slayer. will find another petitioner.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-22

None OF the agents Of the British lines running
20 this port knew OF any such agreement ycster-
day. and all declared that there fight on
against the American Line. They discredted en-
tirely the story published In The Liverpool Jour
pal ~
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-22
THE TEN-HOUR LAW.
IT'S PROVISIONS SHOULD BE RIG1DLY DE-
FINED BY STATUTE.

REPORT OF THE STATE BOARD of MEDiNi'oN
AND ARBITRATION ON THE BROOKLYN
STRIKE SUBMITTED TO THE
LEGISLATURE.
Albany Ian 91-The State Board of Mediation
- ,rh,,ra,ion met this afternoon and adopted
,h tolou,irg special report on the Brooklyn troll
,o,, s,riLa which was submitted to the Legisiat-
ure tonight: ,
10 'i'e ers electric surface street railway of
~ ~" ~, If brooklyn who are members OF Dis
IN aAsssemby No 10 Knights of Labor embrac-
10y ',rsrIy ali the operating forces took place on
MS morning January II. The Consy Island
sa'ilament which enabled IL to continue business
rnei,bo,t interruption. This board made every
nossIhle effort settle the differences between
70 other companies and their men, but was sue
cassfuI only in the of the Brooklyn City and
~,wtown Rarodd Company, with which and its
former employees agreement was brought
enout and contract signed. under which traffic
tinues without Interruption
The following correspondence Friday evening
with Mayor Schieren explains the situation at
that time when orders for calling out the militia
or reQuisition of the Mayor decided on by
him; ,.u.. os,.. nuoo,.,.. -. 90 ,so.
1.-THE State Board of Mediation and Arbitration.
gentlemen: Please to inform me as early as
practicable this afternoon and definitely as
POSSIBLE, what progress has been made by your
board in the matter OF pending strike. and espe-
cialy what prospects there are of a termination
nj the strike Yours respectfully.
CHARLES A. SCHIEREN
'MavOr
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-22
Mor,Nr VERNON TROOPS IN THE FIELD.

The separate company of Mount Vernon was
yesterday morning ordered under arms. ana al once
proceeded TO Brooklyn 10 be assigned 10 uu'y ~
General Fitzgerald The company had sixty rank
and file and the fun list OF officers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-22
At THE pyyry woods HOrFI

Among the recent arrivals at the Pinsy Woods
Hotel. BROWNSVILLE Ga. were the following: Mrs
H. " Schienelin. Miss Schieffelin I.edyard Sands
George Buckham, VI. j. J. de Garn,endia and Mr.
and Mrs. g. +. Russell. New York Mrs Ernes,
Crosby. Miss Crosby and Master Crosby OF Rhine.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-22
TRIBUNE LOCAL OBSERVATIONS

In this diagram continuous white lire shows the
changes In indicated by The 1rbnes SELF
recording barometer The broken line the
perature recorded at P.rry's Pharmacy.
Tribune Ofice Jan ~ a. m.-The weather Yesterday
rainy and warmer The temperature ranged between
and t3js&b being l2ss higher
sunday and t. higher than the corresponding
day last
night.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-22

svracuse ~ v Jan. H.-The Brooklyn Heights
Railroad Company advertises in this city to-day TOT
conductors and motormen. Offering to pay ~ a DAY
for ten hours work.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-01-22

Troy. " y Jan. H.-The Sixth. Twelfth ana
Tweny-nr Separate companies OF this CITY, mem
beers OF the Third Brigade are In readiness TO sth'
for BROOKLYN should the Third Brigade be ordered