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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-05-06
NEWS.

eithough the facts seem consistent with
iueas that correspond to that name.
Id of men assembled at the
yard gate Tuesday morning. but the
CROWD was well behaved, and moi the
silghtest disturbance occurred.
All men who have not handed &,
.heir checks were requested TO do So
MS morning by the assembled workme
a. the mass meeting yesterday.
registrar j. F. Mccoy. of the Seventh
ward disappeared and failed TO retm,n
10 open the books, as required bv law
yesterday. Many persons desiring r.
register during the morning were max.
lns inquiry for the books. which were
.ouho at II a. m. to be in the posses-
sioh OF Arthur Flynn. The Electora
BOARD called a meeting and apnointed
ihomas F. Dougherty Registrar r. b
me seventh Ward. Mr.. Doughertv de.
use[eo an order and got possession NJ
ne looks at l1:30 a. m, and proceeded
70 the Hoffman House. 37th straat
ton. Peh LUZ registra-
POLICE COURT, Justice Brown nre.
sialhs.-David Culkin. drunk. sa *.
was committed in default of navusnt
mitted. u"A' 1910; COM
satriek Bing, drunk; ss.75.
several DRINKS were k IN and
rooseo IN jail during the day.
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THE STRIKE f
no One at WORK Excepting N Few
Clerks, Laborers and Dreugbtsmeu.

Newport News, Va, May 8 Especially
THE STRIKE OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
the clerks. draughtsmen and several
gangs OF iaborers, nearly all of the en-
pioyees OF the Newport News S%hipbuild-
ing and Dry Dock Company were out OF
til yard yesterday The men followed
the line of conduct mapped out at the
mass meeting Monday night. Those
who had not given up their keys or
Checks Monday evening handed them in
Tuesday morning and received their
tine slips. Foremen In come depart
rIsnts gave strict orders TO give all
employers their time who refused TO
work yesterday. This means an abso-
lutte discharge, but It does not go SO
Tar as to cay that the Nen will be re-
fussn sr.pIcPnSsnt. On the contrary.
there is 40 III feeling on the part of
tie officials towards the men, and all
may go back tails morning II they desire
TO dc so.
NOT a LOCK oUT.-The term lock
out used IN yesterdays virginian arose
from a misinterpretation as well as a
Misunderstanding of the remarks
heard On the street Monday night. to
the effect that the men who had turned
their checks in would not be allowed
to &c into the yard again. AS ex>
9 planned 1t will readily be seen that the
men are out because they refuse I'm
oo AoAh ny IN company.
hence they are out because they prefer
that to complying with the requests of
the company
RESULT OF THE CONFERENCE
Superintendent Smith stated yesterday
afternoon that there We're at work In
yard about ESQ men, and that an
equal number had been paid off. In
reply to the question, What is the
present situation?" MI. Smith said
hat 1.-THE Conference Committee
composed OF very courteous gentlemen
waited upon him, and that they talked
pleasantly together. Nothing of an
unpleasant nature transpired." the con-
ference being an un%eventful one. IT
was generally believed that the men
were willing to wind tn clock'' twice
a day, but the superintendent said that
no compromise was offered. So far as
could be learned from Superintendent
Smiths conversation, the strikers want
tine clock time-ragisterins system
threHn overheard. While to the writer
this seems to be their. only grievance.
-Four mass meetings were held yester-
aay two in the Machfnists' Hall and
I#o In h Opera House.
AZ meetings were largely attended.
tbe speakers, whose name Is null
suqs, expressed themselves freely on
s 81 subjects relative to strikes. They
tasizts AoNsyeT. that fhis Is not q strike.
80,
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TOWN OF SUFFOLK

Parrish. aged Al. a farmer Of the coun-
ty. was to-day licensed to wed Miss
Eva Howell aged "a. daughter Of Ed
ward Howell. The will be
performed Thursday.
CAN NOT BE IDFCNTIF1ED.-His
exhibition of obscene pictures. his con-
formance with the description given and
other attendant circumstances caused
Norman Wooster. who was yesterday
sentenced to thirty days in the chain
gang, to be suspected OF having been
the party h attempted an assault on
Mrs. l.. w. Howell last week. He was
taken over to her home last night and
Mrs. Howell inspected him by lamp light.
but could not indemnity him.
PROMINENT TRUCKER REPORT
ed DYING.-Mr. James Wagner, a
prominent trucker of Lower Parish, was
reported to-day as dying. His daughter.
Miss Grace, who attends Nansemond
Seminary, was to his bed
side. The critical condition is caused by
a sudden stroke of paralyis resulting
from a fractured blood vessel.
FREIGHT TRAINS COLLbDE.-Two
through freights collided this morning
at $40 on the Norfolk and Carolina road,
near Hobgoods, siXty-nve miles from
Suffolk, one of which belonged to the
Southern railroad. Engineer Wilson. of
the Norfolk and Carolina was seriously
" nv idkAliN mutt " L it III
Ave cars were badly wrecked. Traffic
was delayed ten hours. The accident oc-
Cured I'm q fog on n straight track.
PREACHER TRENT SENT on
Justices L.. j. Darden, j. w. Stott and
a. e. Bell, who heard evidence and long
arguments In Preacher Trent's arson
case at Isle of Wight Courthouse yes
terday, last night decided to send the
charge on for further investigation.
Trent was committed without bail.
Miss Keene. q Suffolk horse, was to-
day entered In the May races of the
Norfolk Driving Club by w. NJ. AtkIn-
son. She will contest in two classes,
There have been eight retail liquor
licenses issued by Judge Atkinson in
Isle of Wight county this week.
Cashier w. H. Jones, Jr.. and Hersey
Woodward, Esq. of the clerical force
of the Farmers Bank, left to-day for q
fishing excursion in Lake Lawson, In
Norfolk county.
a special grand jury of MIN members
has been drawn for the second day of
Nansemond County Court, beginning
neXt Monday.
Perry Faison, for disorderly conduct,
was to-day fined So by Mayor Brewer.
"a deed recorded to-day transfers one
lot on the eastern suburbs from j. d.
Doughtrey, trustee, to ]. F.. Primer for
$50.
a license was to-day issued for the
marriage of James Joyner, twenty-three.
TO Susie NJ. Hall, twenty, colored.
Mr.. j. w. Hosier and party left at
2:36 this morning, over the Seaboard
road, for Southern Pines, N. c., to at
tend the Northern Settlers Convention,
which met to-day.
Merritt Briggs. Esq. left to-day for
Belfield to defend a man who is charged
with shooting with intent TO Kill.
The Randolph Society of ST. Paul's p.
e. Church had an interesting meeting
tonight at the home of Rev. w. A. Barr.
rector.
Mr.. Edward w. Burgess died about s
O'Clock tonight, aged seventy-eight. The
funeral will a place at S o'clock .o-
morrow afternoon from the Baptist
Snurch' OF which he was a member. He
Wlll be buried With Masonic honors.
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FIRE -LADDlEs MEET
The Phoenix Fire Company Held Their Regu-
LAT Session and Elect Officers.
THEIR REGULATORS TO Be REVISED.
Death OF Mr. =. L. Gras-sutf I'm the
Circuit Court "A Coming Mar
riaGe- Cannot be ldentihed :
rreachcr Trent Sent on-AProni-
uent Trucker reported Dying.

~ Suffolk. va. May 5.-(Special.)0The
Phoenix Fire Company had their regular
f4fnonthly meeting last night, ana elecleo
officers forsthe ensuing year. as foEows:
NJ. Butler, foreman; r. q. Darden,
first assistant; w. j. Farley, second as
ssistant; u. NJ. Butler. +. Trotman, ana
"A. w. Williams, hose directors; Il. "A.
sThomas, secretary and engineer; f. IL.
&ButIer, assistant engineer; j. e. Frank
y lin. hose-cart driver; w. Il. Manell, en-
! CINE driver: Nj. G. Lassiter, treasurer;
wy. r. Joyner, foreman hook and ladder:
wv. 4, Murray, assistant.
: Al VOTE of thanks was extended j. e.
Bell fer serving refreshments after nara
battles with fires.
1t was recommended that there be q
special meeting for the revision of ECU
%stasions regarding the enforcement of
strict discipline among the several de-
par1ments of the company at fires and
the non-interference of outsiders.
THE first official congratulation was
Nextended to 10. A. Thomas OF account OF
his marriage. On motion he was granted
permission to occupy sleeping apart
ments adjacent to instead of inside the
engine house. as previously required.
1t was decided on motion to attend
the State convention at Hampton on
July Sth, 9th, and 10th, in full ranks
THE crack hose team will there enter con-
tests and efforts will be put forth to
capture prizes. :
MIR. GRAY'S DEATH.-Mr. ]. L.
Gray died at 3 O'clock this morning at
his home, Nc. 4 Mall street, after an ILL
ness of several weeks, resulting from
consumption. Deceased was ffty-two
years of age, and caves a large family.
The funeral services will take place at II
o'clock tomorrow morning from the
Baptist church. Rev. J. f. Love, the
pastor, was telegraphed TO come and
oficiate. He left Roanoke his after
noon. The interment will occur in isle
OF Wlghs county, his former home.
There was about 5000 insurance on his
life.
SUIT IN CIRCUIT CoURr.-Clrcuit
Court-Hen. r. X. Prentis. judge-will
5 convene Tomorrow for the trial of a case
which was m here from Norfolk
county. 1t is an action growing cut OF
an alleged unlawful arrest, the following
being parties to the suit: Jno. l.. Hummer
VS.. "A. c, Cromwell, William Carmine.
Samuel Shane. and Kicker Elmer. The
plea of trespass is entered and The
amount asked Is 5000. The plaintiff is
represented by Neeley. Seldner and War
rington, Norfolk, while j. w. Happier. r,
e Marshall. and Judge Murdaugh,
Portsmouth, are retained for the defense
Among the witnesses are two ministers
COMING NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. r
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HUSTERsvILLE.

MRS. j. F. Cutchins and her sons
visit,n aHu Earle. Of Outten street, are
mere, Md. III balti-
revival meetings are in progress
Iisn'iy a Grace Baptist Church, Rev
tbst t IN street Is in such bad condition
ren,os .e attention of the authorities is
MI. r. A. George has comn,atoa ~.
sore and residence on Church street
JUST across the Huntersville line,
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SPECIAL FOR FRIDAY.

LADIES BLACK SILK MITTs. lac.
pair.
LADIES BLACK TRILBY TIES. 1sc.
each.
LADIES TRILBY TIES, CARDINAL
and NAVY, Csc.
LADIES LINEN COLLARS, TURNED
DOWN OR STANDING. 1oc. each.
LADIES LIGHT BLUE OR PINK
TURNED OVER CUFFS, 15c. pair.
LADIES UNLAUNDERED SHIRT
WAISTS, 23c. each.
LADIES LAuNDERED SHIRT
WAISTS. &c. each.
3sc. LADIES LAUNDERED SHIRT
WAISTS, SIC. each.
5oc. LADIES Numbered SHIRT
WAISTS, 4Sc. each.
75c. LADIES' LAUNDERED SHIRT
Csc. LADIES' LAUNDERED SHIRT
WAISTS. SIC. each.
SIPS LADIES' 1AUNpERED SHIRT
WAISTS, 99c. each.
Csc. LADIES' CALICO WRAPPERS. CSC.
each. e.
CSC. LADIES CALICO WRAPPERS, sec.
each.
sec. LADIES CALICO WRAPPERS, 5sc.
each.
25c. CHILDRENS' PARASOLS, 1sc. each.
&c. LADIES' RIBBED VESTS, SC. each.
ONE CASE LADIES' BLEACHED RIB
BED VESTS. WITH TAPPED NECK,
10c. each.
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s SD you 9 waS, concerning NICE IN III WA Of marIsun @"aay =" nS Do"
SmlInileld nam, Fine Beef or Fine Groceries ,
Hso,s see what We have Cash talks n W o soil low g. wHIrEH1RsT 49,
81 corner Church sd CharIttes treea
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Notice to Mariners.

due Lighthouse Board gives notice
nat the proposed establishment Of Ina
d All Ledge light on Ames Ledge spin
uie, on the east side OF the Kennebec
Liaer' ABOUT six and one-half miles
ABOVE Bath. as stated in detail in No
~. 70 Mariners No. 178, of 1895, is
IL, 1895. u' MAY
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AUCTION sAIEs-rurUnE DAY.
NJ. Hannah. Auction

NaSSAeuSeT. =
B. VIRTUE OF A DEED OF RUS
ray. Regina F. Murray, W. d. Murrav
twenty-frst day OF November. in Il the On ys sne
eighteen hundred and ninety-tbree nnd
recorded in Deed Book liz. paTs "a
Court O. aae o Gie ikn office OF the Corporation
the rer'ies inc city OF Norfolk. and at
.pied We abail s ses at efe 1nSl,c t herein Sc,
Street sne Nea Na a = ! EG%Tshange, No: lis Main
49, ne ra,fow, the Ninth day Of May.
oR al THOSE TWO CERTAIN LOTS
ms mrs OF LAND with the build
1WHs Ward .he Of fho sl,nated in Atlantic City
a asat fo,f or virGinai %ggunded and described
r rHnninr OF tb p9ols street and avenue 81:
eastern side OF Poole street Sixty VIC
Sol, Ieet SIX Gl. inches more or less and
sXtending back between parallel linees
FIFTY t5ol feet. being part Of lots Eleven
~ ana Twelve Q2 as conveyed to A ~
Murray and W. D. Murray by J. p
TERMS: Cash.
GEO. w DEFY.
]: w. HUNTER,
L. r. BORLAND,
Trustees
100 = w. NJ. HANNAH,
A~uctioneer,
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FOR MONDAY.

DRESS MAKERS CAMBRIA, 4c. yard.
FIBRE CHAMO1S, sac. yard.
SILEsIA. all colors. S1c. yard.
RUSELINE, "A. all colors. 1l&c. yard.
LINEN CANVAS, lie. yard.
COTTON CANVAS. &c. yard.
DRESS JEANS, &c yard.
CROSS BAR LENO, TIC. yard.
COVERED STEELs FOR DRESSES, &c.
dozen.
COVERED wHALEBoNE, &c. dozen.
80 INCH TAPE MEASURES, 1c.
8 YARD PIECES vELvETEEN BIND
ING, 1oc. piece.
8 YARDS PIECE vELvErEEN BIND
ING, &c. piece.
LARGE BOX MOURNING PINS, &c.
box.
DOUBLE CURLING IRONS, Sc. each.
RED MARKING COTTON, SC. dozen.
DOUBLE BACK CORSET STEELS, &c.
each.
sToCKINET DRESS SHIELDS, &c.
pair.
FADERHAIRKEN HOOK AND EYES,
lc. dozen.
l5c. MARROW GILT BELTS, 1oc. each.
3sc. NARROW GILT BELTS, 25c. each.
ONE LOT OF LADIES' WHITE SILK
PARASoLS. white sticks, CSC. each.
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When Nature
Needs

Needs assistance 1t may be best Ia
render 1t promptly, but one should re.
member to use even the most perfec,
remedles only when needed. The best
and most simple and gentle remedy &c
the syrup of Figs. manufactured by
me California Zig Syrup Company.
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for frugal housewives. When you're o,,t
prospecting for proper grocery prices
come and see what we have for our pat
rons. Nobody ever sold good groceries
for so little money as we do.
If YOU spent as much with US as you do
elsewhere you Will have to get an addition
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NUsOIUtpIy fUTe NdHe sugar always the
lowest. We also carry II fine stock Of
meats.
Spring Lamb, Beef. Mutton. Veal. Pork,
Bacon, Hams. Sausage. Corned and Fresh
Tongues, Corned and Spliced Beef, about
:. 200 pounds. Corned Ham. Corned Pork.
about 500 pounds. We are selling al
rock bottom prices.
Our branch store at 226 Cumberland
street is well filled with the finest gro
ccries. Fresh and Smoked Meats, I'm
ported and Domestic Liquors and Wines
FOR family uSe
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TALK TO BOYS.
$0oS@HAee0oN

One wants to talk in the right way.
Boys often give their elders pointers
IN common sense. and when it comes
TO Clothing, they generally know what
they want.
Dress a boy in a suit he doesn't like
and he'll kick and knock the suit OUT
quicker'n no time. Now, Boys, we've
something to say to you. The seasons
pretty we'll On, and we've a big lot of
Short Pants Suits and Long Pants
Suits that we are selling, and selling
quickly, because we are giving extra
ordinary bargains in our Boys and
C%hildren's Department.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-31

Mr.. walter d. Moses. Of Walter D.
Moses & CO.. of this city, who FOR nearly
three years past was connected with the
house of Lyon q Henly, Chicago. has
accented the position OF sole manager OF
the otto Sutro Company business ia
Baltimore From the Indicator of chi
cago. OF the Dist instant the following
is taken.
"snce Mr.. Moses coming 20 Chicago
ne has made many hearty friends in ANA
out of the music business who, while
they regret his departure for another
field. feel glad that he has so materially
benefited himself The otto Sutro Come
panv could not have found better man
for the position because be IS thoroughly
acquainted with all branches and the
needs of the trade of that section ANA Us
lust the man by his personal qualiiica-
tons TO keep business mp 10 the hish
standard where the late Mr.. sufro left it.
We extend 20 Mr.. Moses a hearty con-
graduation The Baltimore house or
Sutro deserves couPratuaton. too, for
the wisdom OF their choice IN selecting
MT. Moses as their manager.
The firm OF Walter ID. Moses a Co,
will be continued I'm this city under the
same management as heretofore.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-31
Divorced and Married.

Amid camellias and hyacinths, sweet
VOWS proclaimed Robert Manton the ac-
tor, ana Charlotte Bchrens HUM man
and wife Saturday morning. The cere.
mony took place at the residence Of
Robert A. Wade, so west Monroe street,
Bishop FallOws officiating. Only a few
friends were present. The bride was
gowned In street attire and carried a
bouquet of La France roses. Mr.. Man
tell wore rose in the lapel OF his coat.
Mr.. Wade's little niece. Lucille Nettle-
son. acted as bridesmaid. and Frank
Smith, of the Mantell Company. as best
man. The ceremony over. Bishop Fal-
lows pressed the hands Of the bride and
groom together and bade them kiss each
other. The blushlng actor obeyed. and
accompanied his bride 20 the dining
room, where a luncheon awaited them.
The only others present were Miss Flor
cnce Wade. Mrs. NcttlesOn. y. j. Swan
son. and Mrs X. a. Wade
The marriage of Robert Mantel to the
pretty Charlotte is not altogether the re-
suit of a simple tale OF love poured out
beneath the hawthorns blossoms d"
There is said 10 be tragic side to it,
Both the actor and his cherished spouse
have before answered affrmatively the
solemn interrogations OF the marriage
ritual, and In ,ither case was until
death do us part" the saving clause.
Two years ago the actor was divorced
from his wife. Up TO that time Mrs.
Mantell had been acting as the leading
lady in Mantells company. but the ac-
tors apparent Partially 10 Mrs Edward
r. HUM. who as Charlotte Behrens was
playing a minor role I'm the company, led
to the breach and precpitated a suit by
Edward HUM against the actor for Sl25.
OOp damages.
At the time OF these troubles Mrs. HUM
was not a marked success az an actress.
but she was young. petite and winsome.
Mrs Mantcll. stung by her treatment a.
well as by her dismissal from the com
pany's cast. brought suit for divorce In
Brooklyn. naming Charlotte Behrens az
correspondent. The decree was granted
and also alimony amounting 10 $50 per
month. To escape payment of the ali
mony Mantel is said 10 have left New
York. He returned. however. last pea
son, and was taken into custody, II is
said. under threats of Incarceration unless
ne paid up back alimony and gave bond
10 secure the payment OF attorneys fees
charged TO his account.
Wednesday MIS-. HUM was granted "A
decree OF divorce and Saturday morning
Mr. Mantell procured a marriage license.
stating his age TO be forty and that OF
Charlotte Behrens to be twenty-six.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-31
THE COMING NATIONAL CONGRESS
Sons of the American Revolution Will
Meet Here Bind OF April.

The National Congress Of the Sons Of
the American Revolution will be held in
the assembiy-room Of the Chamber Of
Commerce building, on april 10th, ana II
IS expected that about Il hundred dele
gates from various States will be in at
tendance. Mr.. Franklin Murphy Of
Newark. n. j.. the secretary general, and
Mr. G. W Haskins of New York. the
treasurer general. were in this city on
Friday, and held a conference with the
local committee on arrangements. consist
ing Of Messrs. j. A. White chairman,
V rginius Newton. r. n. Rutherford,
Thomas Atkinson, and a. r. Harris.
MIR. W. W. Henry. president of the local
society requested the Governor 10 grant
the use of the hall OF the House of Dele
gates for the session Of the National Con-
gress. but tire Chief Executive had TO
decline the granting Of the request, because
il had been the custom not to allow the
hall to be opened for such purposes dur
ing the recess OF the Legislature. II was
subsequently decided to hold the meetings
OF the congress In the assembly OF
the Chamber of Commerce.
Mr. Murphy returned home on Friday
night. while Mr. IIaskins remained here
until yesterday. The local society will
meet at the rooms Of the Virginia His-
tOrcal Society on next Friday evening.
when probably the arrangements for the
annual meeting will be completed.
Among the delegates who are expected
here from New York are Colonel Fred. -.
Grant and Or. Chauncey Depew. The on
GERS Of the National Society at present
are as follows: General Horace Porter,
~ New York president general: General
J. c. Breckenridge, United States army.
Colonel Thomas NJ Anderson. United
States army; Vancouver Barracks. Wash. !:
Edwin s. Barrett Concord. Mass: John
Whitehead. Morrstown. y. J.: Cushman
X. Davis, St. Paul, Mimi, vice(president-
general. Franklin Murphy. Newark. y. j.
secrctary-general; G. W. Haskins. treas
urer- general; a. Howard Clark. Wash
ington citv. registrar general. Henry Fsll.
New York city. historian-generai; Right
Pow Charles Edward Cheney, ID. d.:
Chicago. H., chaplain-general.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-03-31
4 REPUBLICdN STRfDDIE.
The Manufactured Club of Philadelphia
on the Financial Question


PHILADELPHIA, PA, March 81
Since the meeting in Washington about
two weeks ago between certain manufac-
turers of this city and the Western silver
senator's. the Manufacturers Club has
been agitated by the reports sent out OF
that meeting. Some of the gentlemen
present at that meeting had not hesl-
tated to say that they were fairly bun
coed" by the silver men into meeting
them. and that the alleged report of the
meeting was misleading and In many es-
sentials false. Then the club determined
that its position should be made known.
4 special meeting for that purpose was
called for tonight. and IL was at that
meeting that the club lodged the issue.
Fully six hundred men were present. ana
hardly "A great manufacturer OF Phlladel-
pha was absent.
Then the gold men opened their attack
under the leadership of Rudolph Blan-
kenburg. a manufacturer OF yarns. Mr.
Blankenburgh stated that he agreed with
the opening remarks OF the Chair that
the visit OF the gentlemen 10 Washington
should not be construed as representative
of the action OF the club.
when we saw what capital the friends
of free silver were making olt Of this
WISH, Sdll Slf. Dlduh'ibblSs AhfE
ing was called 10 put on record the IL
revocable opposition Of this club to free
coinage That visit 10 Washington had
been spread broadcast over all the coun-
try and has placed us in wrong posi-
ton II was only a deep-laid scheme or
the free-coinage men 10 affiliate the manu-
facturers OF Philadelphia with free silver,
when, on the contrary. the Manufacture
ers' Club Is emphatically opposed 10 II.
Then Mr. Rudolph Blankenburg presented
a series Of resolutions. which we're ulti-
mately adopted. and presumably defining
the position Of the Manufacturers Club on
the currency question.
The substance of the resolutions IS con-
tainei in the following:
Resolved That the Manufacturers Club
speaking for its members. emphatically
denounces. as false the statements made
by the frienis OF free silver and echoed
by those OF free trade. that our Phiadel-
pha manufacturers are willing TO barter
with the silver senator's for the free
coinage Of silver In exchange for addition
al protection.
Resolved. That the question OF bimetal-
lism can be permanently settled only
through an international agreement. and
that the Manufacturers Club declares its
unalterable opposition to the free coinage
Of silver by the United States alone. firm
~ believing that such policy viii result
in disaster 81 home and dishonor abroad,
and would 5nly operate TO place this coun-
try upon the basis OF silver mcnometall-
ism.