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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-09
LETTER CARRIER SAVES DROWNING BOY.

EMIL sTEFFENs JUMPED IN AT BATH BEACH.
WEARING HIS UNIFORM.
Emil SteNens a letter carrier. attached to Station
p on Flatbush-ave. Brooklyn. who lives In Bay
Eghth-st., near Bath-ave., Bath Beach yesterday
afternoon jumped overheard from the pier at BAY
Thirty-hrst-st.. Bath Beach and saved the life Of
Eddie" ST. Cloud ten years old. OF No. 2S Bridge
St. Brooklyn. The little fellow, who had been In
swimming long, was taken with a cramp; and
being in deep water would have been drowned, ex
cept for Steffens who plunged in with his uniform
on and rescued him. Steffens swan ashore with the
lad and after an hours work he revived sufi
GENTLY TO 90 home with his mother.
Steffens served in the Spanish American war as
a private in Company +, 14th New York Nolun teers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-09
A SVINDLER MAKES HIS ESCAPE.

HE ATTEMPTED To PASS COUNTERFEIT
KRONER BILL on A MONEY CHANGER.
Henry Koch a money changer at No ~ Broad
way, Williamsburg. believes that he had an eH-
perlence with swindler or counterfeiter yester-
day afternoon He feels sure he Is one OF the gang
that the Secret Service Bureau IL after. The man
was Of light complexion. about feet In heiSht'
vandyke beard. straw hat and gray
sack coat and suit, and about thirty-hVe years
old He laid 100 kroner bill. which is worth about
s2s on the counter and asked for American money
in exchange. Koch looked at the bill. II was NO
5s2 series X. and the blue coloring was shade
too Hight Koch also knew that the real ser es
X does not 90 beyond $1,000 Koch said: This Dill
Is no good. I'll send for police 800 -
The stranger reached out for the Dill. hocn
grabbed at Il. and the ran out into the street
Mrs NJ Devlin of No. 329 Sumner-ave.. who was IN
the pIace AT the time followed him and shouted
for the police None were In sight and the man
escaped Many fraudulent Scandinavian notes OF
the 100 kroner denomination have been passed re
Gently in Brooklyn.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-09
VERDICT IN BAR HARBOR ACCIDENT.
copoNrR.s TRY FINDS THAT THE CAUSE WAS
THE INSUFFICIENT CONSTRUCTION
OF THE SLIP"

Rsr Harbor. Me Aug. S-The Coroners jury
,mpaneTed TO hold inquest in connection with
the accident at Mount Desert Ferry on Sunday.
where twenty persons lost their lives by the break
ing Of the ferry slip completed its sitting to-day.
Anding that these people came to their deaths by
drowning caused by the insufficient construction of
the slip"
The inquest which was opened yesterday was
concluded this forenoon, only two witnesses having
haan exan,ined to-day Their testimony added
practically nothing new 10 that previously pre-
sented Baggage Master JellIson. the first wit
ness stated that he busy with his baggage
and could not state whether any precautions were
taken TO keep the crowd in check.
Station Agent Wardwell the other witness, wa
asked about the construction of the slip. de sald
fhat as The platform was new he never had in
spected IT, He thought it would hold al the weight
tbat could be nut upon II. He called the lumber
that was used ''old growth spruce. without sap
This completed the testimony and the coroner
and Jury signed the verdict.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-09
THREE WOMEN IN A RUNAWAY.

MRS CARsrArRs GIVES A CoAcHMAN A REWARD
FOR HIS ACT OF HERoGsM.
John Ross thirty years old head coachman at
the avoca villa, Bath Beach. yesterday afternoon
saved the lives Of two women and a child by stop
ping a runaway team of horses. The occupants Of
the carriage were Mrs. Allen Carstairs thirty-two
years old OF No. 421 Cropsey-ave.. nurse girl
Nora Brody. and the two-year-old daughter Of Mrs
Carstairs The coachman. John Phillips. stopped
the carriage In Cropsey-ave.. near Nineteenth-ave
and dismounted 10 buckle the harness. As he did
SO the horses away and knocked him down
they were going al a terrific pace when Ross. who
was standing at Bay Nneteenth-st. and Cropsey
ave. made jump and, Catching the bride OF the
inside horse brought the animals 10 a standstill
Mrs Carstairs presented the pucky horseman with
$50 for his act Ross considerably bruised.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-09
4 WOMAN DIVER FINDS A CORPSE.
A MAN LOST OVERHEARD ON SUNDAY
WASHED UP AT BENsoNHURsT

The body Of a man was found near the oeach
yesterday afternoon at Bay Fortyforrth-st' Ben
.onhurst by Miss Eliza Human. OF Graveseno'
bather who in diving. ran Into the oooy. one ~as
-, oared but retained presence Of mind enough
% toll the police The body Is that Of man
about forty years old. with red mustaehe anu
hair. He weighed about two hundred pounds Inc
body was clad in complete suit CT storm clotnins
sTc6 az il worn by seafaring men. In the pockets
~ dark pair OF trousers there were 10 cents KY
a nickel watch ard a knife. The man was ABOUT
feet 10 inches in height. =, - .h., ~,
The police were told that the body was that on
Peter Seymour. Of Warran.st.. Jersey tity, w,
was lost overheard SLAdsv from catboat on or
Hamilton in collision with the brickIadeh s'ooP
Sarah Merritt. of Perth Amboy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-09
DAVTS'S FRIENDS PLEASED.
r EI.IEvE THAT THEIR LEADER HAS BEEN
ESTABLISHED AS DEMOCRATIC BOSS
OF THE STATE.

Has Bob" Davis been installed as boss ~ the
Democratic PARTY in New-Jersey? The machine
Democrats Of Hudson County are elated. ana de-
clare that the one grand result 81 the Democrsto
conference at Asbury Park on Monday vas me
recognition of Davis Is the chief OF the chle,talns
Davis has long aspired 10 the honor. as The LTD
une has repeatedly explained He began oVge Two
wears 20 when he called caucus OF the DeIno-
cratic members of the Assembly in jersey SEy'
Then ne held similar CAUCUS lasI Ian ama a., a.,
mitted the nomination OF Crane BY me last cow "a.
ton 70 nominate for Governor by eontr9 a sne
had a majority OF the convention. 10 retne q
paciied DAILY by giving him the nomination lot
Representative in Congress. -. 4. l., -, o.-
6avis is a practica, politician, but II is not GER
tain that his methods will be popular OUTSIDE OF MS
county
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-09
COUNCILNEN AND THEIR LAWfEhS
CORPORATION COUNSEL BARS PRIVATE
cOIrNsEI, IN A BOND ISSUE CASE.

=
The CORPORATION Counsel does not intend that
the Councilman shall be represented by private
counsel in the mandamus proceedings In the Long
Island Water Supply fight. The following letter
sent by Assistant Corporation Counsel Bandy 10
William j. Kelly. lawyer. in answer TO one
written by the latte~ several days ago, informing
the Corporation Counsel that he had been re-
talned to appear for the respondents explains the
position taken by the city's Law Department;
William j. Kelly ESQ.,. No. 80 Nassau-st.
Dear Sir: Replying to yours or the so IhSr.
which only came 10 my attention last eNeIhlS, ~
closing behalf Of Messrs. Cassidy Comfy UoEe
and Murray four members o. the OounCu " ~.
City Of New-York a copy Of an afidivlt me
original Of which you say they desire 10 press5nI
to the Supreme Court the hearing on the ordSr
lngs commenced by Henry ". Sheriff. lanes
Mexican and William ogden. deem u my OUT
say you that shall NOT consent 70 any az
torney other than the Corporation Counsel, Or SUI
proceeding. the motion in question. as atI9rIeS
Of record otherwise in behalf OF the
because | observe by the Endorsement on the Pro
posed affida Wit that You subscribe yoursen -
torney OF Defendants" which, though nct ts'n
nically accurate IN any respect, UNDERSTAND a.
putting forth the right 10 appear for those
ents In said mandamus proceedings on ths '''"
OF the order 10 show cause referred 10 -, .o,
The Corporation Counsel some Gays sIiCe "a
sented 70 an adjournment or the moson IN. IN Cor
poration Counsel will receive on oena nroo er
those whom you claim TO represent any PI,V'Pen1
suggestion they may have TO make IN opposi,e "a
10 said motion. but the same must ne SUM bt he
TO the Corporation Counsel beforehand tnat m, ne
NAV Judge Of It's proper application TO the s u9ie
matter involved in the said mandamus procet,,iiiy
CHARLES BLANDa..
Acting Corporation Counsel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-09
oUEENS BOROUGH FIREMEy'S TNIOy

There is plan on foot to unite all the volunteer
hremens associations in the Borough Of Queens A
man who Is prominent In the movement said that
the object TO help all the volunteer fremen in
Queens to get their full rights. and that it was
thought that organization would be the quickest
way II IL also said that the volunteer Associations
are not receiving the full amount OF the per cent
tax paid by foreign insurance companies doing
business In the State. meeting will he called in
IL
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-09
SUCCEEDS VALENTINE AS ASSIGNEE

New-Brunsvick Aug. s (spec'sn--fn the MID.
dlesex County Court this morning Judge Wood
bridge Strong appointed J X. sheehy who has
been manager Of the Briggs Clothing Company in
his capacity Mr. Shelby will succeed George u
y slentne. now In the state prison for emoezzls-
ment. The application for the new slgnee vas
made on behalf OF the creditors by Lindabury. De
pue & Faulkes Of New-York Naientne While
assignee never rendered an accounting He had
made an agreement with all the creditors save
one TO accept 4 certain percentage. He not only
conducted the Briggs store In Perth Anboy, out
opened and conducted one in Pennington. The
Debts Of Louis Briggs due AZ the appointment o.
Valentine assignee are ADJUSTED. y is sag. Ins
claims now amount 70 about Sl,"' ana 'here /"
sufficient money m pay them.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-09
LOWER TAy RATE FOR HOB0KES

The tax rate in Hoboken for the year Is'7i' y,
was struck by the Commissioners OF Assessnier. -
Taxes yesterday afternoon and shows rers sts ~
of Ave cents on 500 OF ratables from the ,his
The total Increase in the assessed vausuVln ~, ths
year amounts TO sSG so, which accounts i'
decrease In the rate
last year. a., A.. IA .,,v and
,ha rate Tor the annexed or Weehawken disHnSSS
The former v q - on Qo4 ana the lsueS -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-09
DPYDOCK CAULKERS STRIKE.

THEY WANT HIGHER PAY AND EASIER HoU~
hundred and NIFTY caulkers enpio'V
a,a.Ls ~ Uohoken went on a strike yesterday.
,rb.v demanded double wages for every nour ~
work overtime, and also insisted on having
Saturday afternoon established as the aut,lhs anti.
for that day with a full days pay. hns esaerday
morning a representative OF Tietjen Lang Ma .Sst
drydocks are situated At ttteentn- 81, and no
no grievance had been laid before thei" o
demend OF any kind had been made 1t, that
Inhn McCarfhy whose drydocks adjoin, sac ua -
he conceded 10 the demands, although the W.
wanted the earth" None or nlr men WIN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-09
An AUTOMOBILE cLUB FOR BROOKLYN

owners Of automobiles and self propelling vehicles
in Brooklyn intend to organize club NJ their own
II will not have anything in common with the
Automobile Club Of Manhattan
Those who propose 10 form the local organization
are J b. Hooker. DR. j l.. Zabrskie Of Church
ave, Flat bush. DR.. Weber. Of North slxth-st.,
Williamsburg. and Dr. william NJ. Hutchinson. OF
No a5 Clinton ST.
An OF these men. with the exception Of DR. Web
ber have owned automobiles for some time. Or.
Webber purchased one yesterday. The club Is to
be organized. DR.. Hutchinson says. for the pur
pose Of preventing unreasonable legislation and the
pa ssage OF unduly severe ordinances relating to
Automobiles.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-09
FOUR MORE OUTDOOR GYMyAsIUnS.

Four outdoor gymnasiums were thrown open in
the boroughs OF Manhattan and The Bronx on
Monday. for the of children OF the public
schools. They are situated follows: East River
Park, Eighty-sixth-st and the East River; Gro
tona Park, One-hundred- and seventy -seventh-st.
near Third-ave.; Claremont Park in The Bronx
One hundred and -second-st and Madison-ave The
gymnasums In charge OF directors and
perienced assistants. Modern apparatus has been
provided and thorough drills viii be included in
the Courses nf Instruction.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-09
DEMOCRATIC ALDERNEN SUNAONbD'

CASE OF THE JERSEY CITY BOARD MrMsS~
WHO REVISED A REPUBLICAN LICENSE.
The Democratic members OF the jersey ~
Board OF Aldermen who voted against srshUhs
L.. % Iar,es Connolly have been summoned 20
annesr before Supreme Court Commissonsr ~ ~,
Tomorrow and explain why they relectsu hssr,ns
nIicarion and refused give Connol!y nee'n Iii
Sonnoilys counsel are confident that they v va.
sl,ct enough 10 prove that Connolly was us r ~,
en- pol,tcai conspiracy and was forced 9.'
OF business because he has been an Sosses
~ ,ork ard and spend large sums or money ="
maintain a majority In his ward
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-09
CAPTAIN LOWREYS WIDOW INDECENT.

Mrs Mary J. Lowrey. widow Of William b
Lowrey formerly q police captain I'm Manhattan.
was committed TO tho amshouse yesterday by
Magistrate Kramer. OF the Lee-ave. police court.
She is about seventy years old and has good.
kindly face and gentle manner. She seemed 10
have a horror OF being object OF charity. Her
pathetic story listened TO with respectful
sympathy, and Magistrate Kramer said he regret
ted that there was only the amshouse whore she
could he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-09
FREDERICK COWDREY FOUND DEAD.

Frederick Cowdrey, sixty years old. city
wegher, who had an Office at No ts Wall-st.
Manhattan. WAS found dead In bed on last Monday
night by his stepson EDWARD A. Smith. OF No al
Ralph-ave He had not been seen since last FRI
day, and II was thought that ne was In the Cats
kills where his family is spending the summer
Mr. Cowdrey was veteran OF the Civil War and
member OF Harry Lee Post No. a. q. A. n.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-09
MISS FARRELL A BRIDGEPORT VICTIM

Miss Marguerite Farrell. nineteen years old and
the daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. James p Farrell Of
the Shore Road Fort Hamilton. was one Of the
victims Of the Bridgeport trolley disaster on satur-
day. Her right leg had 10 he amputated and she
also had severe injuries TO her back scalp Sounds
and. IL was feared. internal injuries. At FIRST IN
supposed her recovery Was impossible but she
Unexpectedly rallied Monday evening and has
since continued 10 Improve
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-09
YACHT UPSET N GRAVESEND BAY.

THREE MEN HANG on THE KEEL FOR SEVERAL.
HOURS BEFORE THEY ARE RESCUED.
Captain Edward McCauley. Of the villa Marie.
with Walter Sickes and hts brother. Thomas, or
Path-ave. Bath Beach. went out for sail yes
terday afternoon in Gravesend Bay, in the 26-foot
sloop yacht Hustler. When about two miles OF
shore sud len gust Of wind broke the mainmast
of short and over went the boat The three men
chung TO the keel for three hours. when they were
rescued by the Government steamer Argus, winch
nut them ash Dre AZ Bath Beach.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-09
BIDS FOR ROAD IMPROVEMENT.

Albany. Aug s-rhe following bids were opened
to-day by the State Engineer and Surveyor for the
improvement of 653 miles Of the Ridge Road be-
tween the northery city line Of Rochester and the
westerly line OF the town OF Greece, in Monroe
County The proposals for the Improvement
OF this road under Chapter l15 OF the Laws OF 1895
known as the Good Roads law
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-09
NATIONAL BANK CHANGES

Washington. Aug 3 (speciaD.-Wiliam H. Bishop
is announced At the Currency Controllers ONCE as
president OF the Union National Bank. OF Mount
Holly " j.. and William a. Larned as cashier
Bishop succeeds Isaac Fenimore deceased, and
Mr. Larned follows GarretsoTn. p II Is tu Tss
YORK has been approved as reserve agent of the
First National Bank Of Washington, y J
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-09
GJFT or AuERICAy DELEGATES.

The Hague Aug. A.-The American delegates
10 the recent Peace Conference have offered. on
behalf Of the United States 10 erect near the
English Church "A Peace Chapel. with a stone
TO commemorate the Conference. The cfer has
cen gratefully accepted
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-09
SNIP CLEANERS WIN THEIR SIRIhh'
WILLIAM LYNCH GRANTS THE DEMANDS OF HIS
MEN FOR SHORTER HOURS

rbo strike declared last Friday by the ship clean
arc and boiler scalers in the employ OF Wililan
Lynch Of No 1O7 Furman-st was settled yes'
dav The men gained their demands and re,u, nnrt
.o' ,orL BEFORE the strike the men had 70 rep9It
- - ,ynrk AT s O'Clock in the morning Ihey, ne-
mandcd that their hours extend ron to 70 :
o'cIock MIR Lynch demurred at hrst nut oeo''e"
yesterday 70 grant the demands.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-09
TRONWORKERS GO OUT.

strike Of two hundred blacksmiths and machin-
fists took place yesterday in the Quntard iron
Works Twefth-st. and Avenue y The strikers
demand nine hour workday for all DAYS save
Saturday. when they want eight hours. Before the
4trfke they were working ten hours day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-09
TO LIMIT PROTECTION OF WHISKEY.
PROPOSED TO FIX THE AMOUNT AT TWENTY
MILLION GALLONS


Louisville. Ky, Aug S.--The meeting Of the indie
pendent disters at the Gault House to-day 10 de-
wise means 10 limit The production Of Kentucky
for one or more wears adjourned after appointing
committee OF seven 10 confer with the Distilling
Company OF America. OF which the Kentucky Dis
1illeries and Warehouse Company is branch. II
IS proposed 10 limit the prod icton 10 twenty mill
ion gallons.
The committee directed also TO attend the
convention OF the National wholesale liquor deal
ers at Milwaukee on August l5 for the purpose of
laying before that body the object Of the meeting
Of the independent distillers and to ask the CO.
cpe ration Of the dealers OF the United States
The committee was instructed TO find out from
the trust the smallest percentage of twenty mill
fop gallons II will agree to make. This done. an
other meeting of the outsiders will be called and
the committees report will be acted upon
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-09

Easthampton Long Island Aug s-Thursday
August a. has been set by the committee In charge
OF the arrangements for the celebrs ton Of East
hsmpton's Goth anniversary. parade will be in
cuded In the celebration. There will be nag rails
Ing on the green at sunrise and patriotic speeches.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-09
OFFICERS OF THE TRANSPORT MPHERsON

The United States transport Mcpherson Captain
Byrne. arrived Yesterday from San Juan and
Santiago. with hfty-three passengers, all of whom
embarked al san Juan. Among the passengers
were Captains II A. Reed and George n Paddock
and Surgeon Southall
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-09
write any offen'
ANOTHER VICTORY FOR THE METEOR.

Ryde. England Aug. S-Emperor Williams yacht
Meteor the chief prize in the Royal Victoria
regatta here to-day. defeating the Duke OF
Abruzzfs Bona and Mr. Orr-Ewing's Rainbow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-08-09
prcHARD sTEvgys's BALKY AUTOMOBILE

THE WE'LL KNOWN TENNIS PLAYER HAS TO HlFs
SOME MEN TO MAKE IT %.
Richard Stevens Of Castle Point HoooHeh, We"
known among college men as crack TENNIS pIdSe'
o.,,a..d on sutomobiIs Of the latest design on
sa,urd.v last and yesterday invited his sister
Mr.. G p Alexander to accompany him on a fids
along the Hudson Boulevard. The UP was So,
cessfrI and ENJOYABLE until the sutomoone s'ahtsu
IN Climb steep hill on the Weehawken !oop; "hsr
The machine refused to go any further NJ sleVeSs
III, rlaced II In stable and then TOOK MS s's'er
Name In q trolley car
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-06-01
SECRETARY LONG ON THE
NEW NAVY.

Hon. John ID. Long, Secretary OF
Navy, is the author of Il very notable
contribution to the forthcoming June J
number Of Frank Leslie's Popular
Monthly, now q giant among the ten
cent magazines. 1t is entitled "The
Building of the New Navy" and is il
Illustrated with nearly forty elaborate
pictures and official plans. showing
types Of all the classes of United
States war vessels. from the torpedo
boats and destr0yersto the most for
midablc trst-class battleship, such as
The new Maine, the Kearsarge and the
kentucky. In the course OF this elab-
crate and comprehensive paper, Sec
rotary Long reviews in n most apr G.
ciative manner the work Of his distin-
guished predecessors in ottice-Secre-
taries Hunt, Chandler, Whitney,
Tracy and Herbert-whose efficient
and patriotic energy in the building
of the new navy led up to the glorious
results consummated under the pres
ent administration.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-06-01
YOUNG MARRIED PEOPLES
CLUB

The Young Married Peoples
Club was gracously entertained
by Mr., and Mrs. D. d Nelson at
their eXquisitely appointed cot,
tage home on Cleveland st. last
Thursday evening. The leading
amusements of the evening was
to be found at the three carrom
tables and at the euchre board.
About 1890 delicious and cool :
ing refreshments were served
by the thoughtful hostess and
enjoyed by TIE guests.
The happy coterie of friends
was composed of Mesdames Ar
buckle OF Erie Pa, w. NJ. Med
calf, f. e. Lear and wife. Jno.
L. Owen and, wife, G. Jaeger
and wife, Walter Moss and wife
w. G. Williamson and wife, ],
IN. johnson ,Jr. aud wife, aud
VINO. w. Ragsdale and Wife.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-06-01
May Is, 1899.

REDUCED Rates to Hot Springs, Ark.
The Wabash Line has on sale
ninety-day round trip excursion
tickets, to the famous Hot
Springs of Arkansas at very
low rates. Through Sleeping
Cars to Hot Springs with but
one change of cars lin st. Louis
Union Station,
Hot Springs is the only health
resort endorsed and conducted
by the United States Govern.
ment. Climate, like Ltaly.EThis
is the season to go, Over 300
hotels, and boarding rates to
suit all visitors.
Illustrated pamphlets and full
information furnished by any
Ticket Agent of the Wabash
Railroad or G. S. Crane, Gen'l
Pass Agent.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1899-06-01
ILLEGAL. RATES.
WHAT THE TRUST OWNS.

AS enumerated ia the Sunday
Post Dispatch there are 8, 539, 600
employees OF the trusts ia the
United States. With every CON
SOlidatiop tRs number of work
erS Is diminished, these thrown
out helping to swell the mum Der
of dependents, tramps and crimi~
nails. Those who are retained
understand fullwell that they
are not less dependent than the
recipients Of charity, for they
hold their places at the pleas
are of an absolute master Their.
tenure is during good behavior.
What is likely to constitute good
behavior in the view Of this
master? Besides the ordinary
qualification of faithfulness and
good workmanship, what else
is likely to be requjred2 Can
anyone doubt that POLITICAL
subserviencc will be more i'm
Tortant than loyalty as an en-
Oloyee2 These men will have
to vote right" With nearly
1000. 600 votes to start with,
organized greed will possess
enormous strength on election
day. Everybody knows the
influence Of these combines in
Washington and the state cap
dtals. Their Hobbies are on
guard to cajOle, COerCe and bull
dy legislators. But what will
be their power if they direct
elections and insure the election
of .candidate already owned, al
ready CoWed into submission to
their willy The lobby may not
longer be needed, but it will be
because Congress and legisla-
lures have no will of their own,
but meet only to register the
decrease Of their masters. 1t is
Il serious situation. Will the evil
be checked, or shall itlproceed
to the euslaVement of theGCOuu.
try.-Post Dispatch.