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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-17

THE TAMMANY COURT AT LAKEWOOD.
Lakewood. n. j.. Dec l6-Richard Croker having
returned to Lakewood after his flying trip TO wash
ington and New-York. Tammany headquarters has
orcs mora been established In the Lakewood Hotel.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-03

piece work and the increased use OF ma
chinery and there is no proposition made
either to improve the machinery or for
working n double SHIFT In these engineer
ing plants.
Engiand's supreme prodomnance I'm
the iron and steel business is now a
thing OF the past. and material increase
in the cost OF her productions would be
a terrible blow TO those trades. Many
a workman who is now enjoying a good
return for his labor would be hopelessly
thrown out.
With the wonderful adaptabill,y to
mechanical facilities and the good COM
mon sense OF the American mechanic,
there is n much better chance to secure
the eight-hour day, without loss to cap
ital in this country, than in England. No
where, however. can it come in a hurry,
but come It will though slowly after con-
ditions have been adjusted TO realize this
desirable result.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-03
ANOTHER THEORY Exploded,

Mr. Carroll D. Wright. United States
Commissioner OF Labor recently fred a
broad side Of facts and figures at that
old fopulistic hop-goblin that "the rich
are growing richer and the poor poorer"
and completely demolished it. From the
same source. indirectly, we gather some
more figures that correct other popular
errors Of similar character.
The silver people have charged against
the great crime Of 1873" the enforced
idleness' Of laborers, and one would sup
pose from what they say that there had
been steady decrease since that time
in the number OF men engaged in galnful
occupations. But what do the figures
show?
According to the census OF 1870 the
number Of persons ten years of age and
over thus employed was 70. 5O5, 92s. out Of
total population Of 3S.55S.371; per cent,
S2.4S. In 1880 the population had increased
10 5O,155.7S3, and the number OF laborers
to 17,S92,099; per cent, 346S In 1880 the
population increased TO 81. 622 250, and the
number Of laborers TO 22.7S5Gsl; per cent,
1851. 1t will be seen from these census
reports that the number of laborers in
creased nearly one hundred per cent be-
tween the time silver was demonetized
and the year 1890. and that the per cent.
Of workers to total population increased
from S2.4S to S6.Sl.
The exhibit as to children employed is
also most gratifying. In 1870, the number
OF children employed between the ages OF
ten and fifteen years OF age was 73s, 164;
per cent. of total child population between
those ages, 1919. In 1850, the number at
work was 1,lls,356; per cent. 1G.S2. But in
1880, although there was such large in
crease in adult laborers. the number Of
child laborers, as above, was s60,7S6 (estl-
mated; per cent, s.57.
1t Is true that the number Of women
adults at work increased, but this does
not affect the general result. as the fig
ures will show. The total number of
male workers in 1870 was 1O.669.955, or
about 2S per cent. OF the total population;
in 1890 the number OF male workers was
ls.S2l,O9O, or about 80 per cent. OF the total
population. During the same period the
number of women workers increased from
1.SSs.2SS TO S.9l4.57l, or from ga to about
per cent. OF the total population.
We arc indebted for these interesting
facts and figures to paper in Gunton's
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-03
THE ENGINEERING STRIKE IN ENG
LAND.

There is to-day in progress, and has
been for many weeks, in England con-
test between labor and capital which is
Of the gravest importance. The best or
ganized and highest class OF labor the
skilled machnists, are demanding a re-
duetion of hours Of labor from nine to
eight. having in 1870 secured the reduction
from ten TO nine.
Millions of money have already been
spent from the accumulated funds OF the
engineers. as they are called there, in
supporting this strike, and many mil
lions more have been lost in the loss OF
wages unearned.
The contest is regarded with intensest
interest by all bodies of organized labor,
as the engineers represent the best or
ganized body Of workmon, and their OBJ
ject is TO accomplish what all workmen
wish, a reduction OF hours of labor. The
workmen in making the present demand
claim that a reduction in the hours OF
labor is required in order TO give the
workman more time for study and re-
creation and to make his life more COM
Portable, and that the effect of reducing
the hours would be TO provide more en-
ployment and consequently to reduce the
number of workmen out Of work.
The employees, on the other hand claim
that the reduction in hours would mean
an increase of from to 10 per cent. in
the cost of production, which in the face
of the severe foreign competition to which
English iron works are now subjected
would be disastrous. That it is as much
as they can do now to hold their own
against the United States and Germany
and that a material increase of cost would
cause them hereafter to lose business
which they can hardly retain as it is.
OF course the employers feel this pres
sure in a way which the men cannot
realize, but they insist that they have
been driven to point beyond which they
cannot go without having to give up their
trade.
Every one must sympathise with the
utSiit VI men 10 iHlptONt lueiE tOnuitiOh
and comfort in life, to shorten their hours
of labor, and to divide out their employ
ment with their unemployed fellow work
men. The eight hours and even seven
hours Of labor will no doubt be reached
some time, but not until the full bene-
fits of machinery have become general
and a system of piece work has been
adopted which win enable skilled work
man with proper machinery TO increase
his efficiency. and further not until the
workmen In an establishment can be en-
ployeG in successive shifts so that the
investment in the plant will not lie idle
too much OF the time. This occurs TO us
as an ultimate possible solution Of this
great PRESTON.
The English workmen generally oppose
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-03
Express Company Case.

Editor OF The Times:
Slr-I was asked by your reporter las'
night what I knew OF the case OF inc
Southern Express Company vs.. virginia
decided Yesterday in the Supreme Cour
Of United States, l replied That i Nhe"
nothing about IL. ..,.,.
I have looked it up to-day. and think
ing that Il may be interesting 10 So"'
readers send you the facts.
This case is not State case ana never
came through this office.
Section 1920. V. G., loN' provides any
cornorafion. company. association. or any
agent or employee Of either or any per
son who shall violate any OF the pro-
visions of the five preceding sections
shall forfeit for each violation not less
than 500. one-halR for use Of the inGormer
and the other half for use OF tho Com
mOnwealth.'
This case was Instituted under this Sec
tjon bv Walker TO collect the fine inn
nosed and he used the name Of the Com
monweaIth and obtained Judgment
against the company. The style being
Commonwealth Of Virginia, eN reiatlone
Walker. plaintiff, against Southern Elk
press Company defendant
In it's defense the Southern Express
Companv attacked the constitutionality
OF the above section on the ground that
was obnoxious 10 Constitution OF Vlr-
ginla, Art. 9, Sec. T. and Art. ], Sec. IL,
and also to the Constitution OF united
states Art. prohibiting excessive lines
The Supreme Court OF Appeals OF Vir-
ginia in the case Of Southern Express
Company VS.. Commonwealth OF virginia
ex relatlone Walker reported on y ;. ~.
r.. y. 500 held that the above sectlcn
was not unconstitutional. but Valid ara
binding. From this judgment writ Oh
error was obtained to the supreme Soul
~ the TTnited states. and there the judy
ment was affirmed.
think Messrs Blair & Blair represent
ed the Southern Express Company ana
pyyalker & Caldwell the persons claiming
the one-half Of the fine. -,
r. CARTER SCOTT.
Richmond. Va. Nov. 2, 1887
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-03
SOMETHING FURTHER ABOUT SEC.
RETARY CAGES PLAN.

Secretary Cages recommendation OF
currency reform being all based upon
the proposition that our bank currency
II all 90 be backed. dollar for dollar.
with government bonds, the time IS auspi-
cious to consider whether 1t is longer nos
sible for this country 10 depend upon n
paper currency based upon those securi-
ties-
The government has out ssie,OO0OO OF
greenbacks. which can. Of course. be con-
verted into bonds to back bank notes
one hundred and fourteen millions dol
lars OF Treasury notes issued under the
Sherman law for the purchase of silver
bullion. which can also be similarly con-
verted. and about seven hundred millions
of interest bearing bonds.
Though Mr.. Cages plan contemplatos
a deposit Of silver certificates as a basis
OF bank currency this would be an
anomaly. II would be neither more nor
less than increasing the interest bearing
debt 10 create an artificial support for
bank notes. The silver certificates are
nothing but certificates Of deposit. They
are not debt due by the government in
any sense except that tho government Is
hound 70 produce silver dollars for any
cue who brings Il a silver certificate and
demands the silver dollars. The items
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-03
GOV. rREE-PAss RUSSELL.

The Populist's organ in North Carolina
Senator Buffers Caucasian" says;
The railroad organ at Charlotte com
Mains at the Governor for accepting
free passes without giving an SquiNa-
lent" for them. Ii says that ne mas
rendered no equivalent Tor ms Trans
portation. and does not intend 10, pu. ,has
no proposes to beat the railroaos out OF
everything he can
There YOU have a.! The "courtesies
are to be returned with equivalents.
The judge gets his pass and sehds pack
his equivalents" in decisions. Ihe leg
islator gets his pass and Is expected 10
send IN his equivalent by voting 10 sus-
tain fraudulent leases and 10 legaize cor
poratiou robberies The Governor Is TO
turn I'm his equivalents by shutting his
eyes and sealing his mouth whenever the
robbers are around preparing lot Idh
on the States treasury. or the people S
property.
Yes. that is IT, 4 public official who
accepts your "courtesies' is expected to
give equivalents" When ne refuses
TO give "equivalents"-that is, when he
declines to be bought, the'whole pack OF
hired hounds are set to barking at his
heels.
on. yesl From the monopolists stand
point it is positively disreputable for the
public officer to take a free pass and re-
fuse TO be bought by It.
SO says Governor Russelrs apologist
Note if you please. the confession between
the lines.
The Caucasian admits that these So
called "courtesies" TO the public officials
Of North Carolina were given as brides
and that the Governor was expected TO
give an equivalent "by shutting his eyes
and sealing his mouth whenever the rob
bers are around preparing for q raid on
the States treasury or the peoples prop
erty
1t admits that the Governor accepted
from these robbers" what was intended
as n bride but that after accepting the
bride, he did not comply with his part
Of the contract, but continued to use his
pocketful of passes. while crying stop
thief
The railroads Of North Carolina to-day
stand indicted under a statute which
forbids them to give passes to State Of
ficials and Governor Russell who has
been damnlng in double syllables these
"robber corporations" IS one of those who
received the contraband goods
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-03

As we write election returns from sew
eral important states are so meagre as
TO leave the result in doubt.
Virginia is. Of course. safe for Tyler,
but the vote was one of the smallest ever
polled. and there was no interest. except
in a few counties, where there was
close contest between candidates for the
Legislature. The Republicans seem to
have given tolerably good account Of
themselves in the Southwest and Valley
but in the black districts the Democrats
had walkoyer, as the negroes did not
vote
The result in New York city Is
triumph Of the political machine. The
question was as TO whether the city gov
political bosses, or OF, by and for the
political bosses. or OF, by and wor the
people. and the bosses won. Van Wyck
appears to have polled the strength Of the
Organization, and. in spite of the fact
that Tammany ignored the silver question,
st is evident that the silverites in revolt
forsook Young Mr.. George, and voted for
the Tammany candidate.
Just how the silverites throughout the
country at large will view this result.
we are curious to know. But there is
one Of them who will not find comfort in
the Tammany victory, and that man is
William Jennings Bryan. Tammany won
without a word in its platform about
Bryan or free silver and without word
Of encouragement from that gentleman
during the big fight. On the contrary,
Mr.. Bryan gave every evidence that his
sympathies were with Henry George and
Tammany got the cold shoulder. And
Tammany will not forget II is the begin
ming OF the end for BryanisJn, and the re-
suit augurs Wen for a reunited Domoc-
racy in New York on a sound money
platform
Ohio is In doubt, but the returns indi-
cate Republican losses If 1t has gone
Democratic It will simply have followed
its usual custom OF reversing itself after.
a Presidential election. II is significant.
however, that the Republican gains seem
to come from the rural Democratic coun-
ties. while the Democratic gains are in
those counties which contain large cities.
The explanation as given out is that in
the cities there was a revolt against Re
publican bossism. The factlonal fights
within the Republican ranks must also
be taken into account
The returns from Kentucky and Mary
land are too meagre TO indicate anything
definite at this writing. Weaver, Dem
ocraO. is elected mayor Of Louisville. He
was supported by both gold and silver
Democrats.
In Baltimore. Malster. Republican),
seems 10 have won in the mayoralty con-
test over Williams, (DemocraD, and If
Senator German gets back into the SEN
ate, he will so in by a very slender ma
Jority.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-03

The virulent New York Press demands
that the people Of the State Of Georgia be
chastsed. II declares that one of Uncle
Sans cruisers should be sent here to
level our cities and our pride
The cause Of the fury of this little PEN
ny-dreadful, whose editor. when his brave
compatriots were at the front. stayed at
home amassng a fortune by cutting cal
leo and measuring ribbon. Is the resolu-
tons of the Georgia Legislature. passed
on the first day Of the session, condemn
ing President Mckinley for the appoint
ment OF a negro postmaster at Hogans-
vile over the protest Of 90 per cent. Of the
property holders and voters Of that town.
Atlanta Journal
Nor has Virginia escaped. Her Con-
federate veterans have been lectured. and,
fguratively speaking. spanked. because
they had the audacity TO recommend that
the flag Of the Old Dominion be displayed
on the school buildings Of the Common
wealth. From the way that some Of these
unreconciled papers have talked, 1t would
appear that it has been great mercy
that the state has not been bombarded,
and made to apologize for this daring sug-
gestion Of the old soldiers.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-03

PITTsBURG, PA, Nov. l.-William p.
Brown. the fftcen-year-oid mulatto IS III
ian here. having confessed arson ana an
attempt to poison the family Of o. r.
Cook.
Mr.. Cook. who IS lawyer. took the boy
ont Of the Washington county home Few
months ago. intending 10 educate him 10
be n champion Of the negro race. On Octo-
Der 9Th Mrs. Cook and her brother, James
NcCloskey. were taken sick 1T breakfast,
but they recovered after two DAYS suffer
ing. They thought mouldy coffee caused
he trouble.
To-day the house was set on fire IN two
places. but the blaze was extinguished by
McCloskev The negro boy was arrested
and said ne had put rat poison I'm the cof-
Zee on october 9Th. and had set fire 20 the
house because the family would not allow
him 10 20 out at night and play with
other negroes.-New York sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-03
Preachers Bet on the Election.

WILMINGTON. DEL. Nov. There
was n tint at the Methodist Episcopal
preachers meeting today caused ny q
paner read bv Rev. A s MORAY. on BAL
lot and other Reforms. DIR Ezra Tinker
remarked that politicians were pretty cor
rupt and would do almost anything to
accomplish their ends. There IS Seth
Low" said the Doctor. bidding Tor W
GEORGE votes before George was fairly colo
I'm death 81,
"Dr. Tinker. YOU are Tracy man ~
exclaimed Rev. =. r. short.
Rev. Or. Baker. OF Grace church, salu'
"I'U bet YOU a big apple Or Tinker that
vou can't substantate what you say
and I will make It two" said Dr. LIP
'T'n bet You whole barrelfui." ex-
claimed Mr. Short.
tho Incident ended with Mr. Short IN
timating that he would have a barrclful
Of apples at the next meeting.-Philadel-
phla Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-03
LEFT BRIDE on WEDDrNG NIGHT
Bridegroom Feared 10 Lose His Note--@ot
Drunk and Was Arrested.

Fear that he might lose his vote to-day
caused Frank Dugan Of go Second avenue
TO lodge apart from his bride for thirty
six hours. and ended IN his getting drunk
and incarcerated i'm jail for twenty-louI
hours Dugan who is twenty-three years
old, was married 20 an east slae lnal , ~
on Sunday evening He had planned 10
live with his bride at her parents NOME
but plrtisan enemies said that II ne mo.
cd from the election district before 20
voted they would challenge his vote me
wedding was not TO be postponed, nov
ever. and il was arranged Tor Du5dh 10
Join his bride to-day.
After the wedding ceremony was pei
formed the bridal pair entertained lneli
friends until 3 o'clock yesterday m0Iu-
inc. The newly created Mrs. Dugan tneh
went to her home and Dugan Joined ~
number OF boon companions ana proce1-
ed to celebrate. ,-. H..
At 1920 o'clock yesterday morning ne
was found in a cOmatOse state az WEI
ty-third street and Seventh Avenue .s
Policemen Baxter Of the West Ihlfueln
street station. He was locked UP Ghu
later was taken % the Jefferson Mtrhtt
Police Court. where he weepinsy lolu ms t,iS
tale OF woe 10 Magistrate Crane: nc
magistrate decided that IT. would ne pesl
to lock up Dugan until morning. tnuS
Willing away few more hours pelplo
ne could iOin his waiting bride allel Fol-
ing-NeW York sun.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-03

Magazine. and they are worthy Of careful
study.
We do not deny that many men nave
found It difficult 10 obtain work during
the past few years. but that this en-
forced idIeness' was not due to the de-
monetization of silver. so-called' the "s
ures above cited furnish abundant proof
Gunton's article Is based on reports sent
out from the Bureau OF Labor Statisucs'
and the figures cited are entirely reliable.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-03
Tragedy AYerted.

Charlie-Tve just averted the most how
While twagedy.
Chappie-How2
Charlie-Why. a big, wude man pointed
q pistol at me and said he's shoot me II
didn't give him s., and | gave him the
money
Chappie-Just fawncy. Philadelphia
Call
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-03
Sure SigR.

WELL. said Old NIillyuns as the family
sat down TO dinner, IL guess the Baron
means business"
OH exclaimed Laura and her mother
In chorus. tell us whyi
lie came around to the office this
morning and asked me TO lend him so on
account. "-Cleyeland Leader
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-03
COwardly Vengeance.

"Strykor must be Of a reyengeful DIS
position"
"Why2"
you remember that Miss Aughty who
snubbed him so at the lake?'
yes"
well. he's married her."-Chicago Jour
nal
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-03
Petty Thieves.

A suit OF clothes was stolen from a
rear window in the house OF Mr.. X. -
Davis, 713 west Clay street, rev Gays
ago.
Neighbors saw the thief. who was a
young negro. climb over the back renee
and with a clothes-line prop reach up ~,
the clothes, but before they couia
Interfere the thief had made of.
A neighbor across the street from MP.
Davis recently lost a wrap In the same
way, but Il vas recovered soon after
wards in q pawnshop.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-03

A Brooklyn judge granted five divorces
in thirty minutes. Evidently beginning 10
feel the effects Of the greater New YORK
movement.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-03
Wholly Unnecessary.

Bacon-It's all very well for you TO
talk: but why should he say l was con-
founded hog2
Hamm-Come TO think o. II, it was an
entirely unnecessary remark. - Boston
Transcript
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-03
Getting Bargains.

did you hear what Whimpton's little
boy said when they showed him the
twins?"
NO; what was it?'
"He said: There. mammals been gettin'
bargains again. "-COlliers Weekly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-03

The bachelor ex-Mayor Of Boston mar
ried a Chicago girl. Because, perhaps,
sho would not be afraid Of divorce in
case he finds out that bachelorhood was
really what he wanted
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-03

Our opera festival seems TO enjoy some
OF the discordant marks OF the European
concert.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-03

Rev. Mr.. Dullboy (who Is calling)-Can
l help You with that wakcful baby2
Mrs. Wearywifc-les. you can. Preach
a sermon. please.-Yellow Book.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-03

The jury was discharged, now the de-
tectives who worked M the case have
been discharged. and in fact, everything
appears to have been discharged. except
Luetgert's obligation to his attorneys.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-03

The election excitement and football
have so far each claimed two victims this
fan, but the football has another month
to run.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-03

An Ohio paper states that Bryan was
paid at tho rate Of 500 an hour for his
speeches in that State. This is at least "a
little show of prosperity.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-03

The Governors OF all the States will
now proceed in their own peculiar styles
to put up Thanksgiving-Day brands Of
gratitude.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-03
Sweet Slean.

When Is sleep most refreshing doc
After you're called in the morning =
Detroit Free Press.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-03

II as many people had turned out at
the polls for him as they did at his run
eral Henry George would have been elect
ed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-03
Not Onnnsed IN Work

oid Gentleman Ito tramp - Why are
you opposed to workg
Iraml-l ain'L II people didn't work
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-03

It's a strange sight to see the Tam
many tiger shedding crocodile tears
Baltimore American.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-03

Last Resort.

how could I get along in these hard
timcs?-Roxbury Gazette
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-03

she-How was the football game yes
terday?
He-No good at all; not a man hurt
beyond recovery.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-03

The Pullman twins will not contest their
fathers will, but mother Pullman will
probably see that the dear little things
don't suffer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-03

The Times IS always indebted 10 trien e5
who favor II with society items am
personals, but must urge that an SUI III
be sent over the signature u 'N0
sender. -, = 49,
All unsigned communications will be re-
tected always.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-03

Perkins, see the Council would not
give Joe Edwards that 800: why not?
Hawkins.-Oh. for divers reasons.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-03

The price Of The Times is two cents per
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