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New-York tribune., 1899-11-21
ORGANIZED LABOR AND TRUSTS.
TESTIMONY OF SAMUEL GOMPERs BEFORE THE
INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION


INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION.
Washington, Nov 20.-Samuel Gompers prer-
dent OF the American Federation Of abor was the
only witness before tho Industrial Commission
to-day Speaking Of the union label Mr.. Gompers
said that there thlrty-seven different organ
izatons now using the label and that It was grow
ing in popularity rapidly. He defended the boy
colt as legal and proper weapon for the working
man. holding that what he had right as an ind-
vidual to GO he justified in uniting with others
10 do.
In reply 70 a question Mr.. Gompers said that
organized labor views trusts simply as employers
There had been cases in witch the organizat tons
had been benefited by combinations OF capital II
too early 70 decide whether would be
steadily employed by the trusts than by other
employers. He had found that these combina-
tions have more influence in securing legislation
than had unorganized capital.
He took position against cooperative schemes
saying that experience proved that laborers Sc
cured no greater advantages under them than
under the wage system. He had fear OF the
future for organized labor The condition Of labor
better to-day than ever before and he at
trbuted the improvement 70 the influence Of or
ganized labor. Mr.. Gompers favored amend
ment 70 the Constitution fixing maximum OF
hours day for labor. Speaking OF the effects OF
advanced labor legislation in different states he
said there would be no backward step.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-21
STEALING FROM ALBANT FIRMS.
MANY EMPLOYEES SAID TO RE IMPLICATED ~
sw1NpLE OF DRYGooDs HOUSE.

Albany. Nov. 30.-The police here are busily en.
gagged in rerreting out the details Of gigantic
steal which has been going on in the leading dry
goods store OF the city for some months past The
nru which It is sad has lost thousands OF dollars.
is that Of William NJ. Whitney Co., and the
discovery has caused a big sensation.
The thieves this instance not outsiders. but
employees OF the store. and. 1t is said some forty
odd persons are implicated including both male and
female clerks number OF these have already
been subppnaed and some arrests are expected IN
follow within a short time William NJ Whitney.
the senior member OF the hrm refuses 20 discuss
the matter or 10 state what the firms loss amounts
to- and the police are equally reticent as 70 wnom
the guilt has been fastened upon. II Is rumoreo
that some OF the clerks have made restitution
New-York tribune., 1899-11-21
rEyDERLOIy POLICE BUSY.

The police Of the Tenderoin precinct last even~
ing visited several saloons and places where OBJ
tectionabl. pictures and papers were displayed
They seized a number OF picture machines and con-
hscated papers that were displayed on news stands.
Among the places visited by the police was the
saloon at No. LII Broadway. owned by the Dante
Cafe and Hotel Company. where number OF pct-
ure machines were taken. A number OF saloon
keepers in whose places the picture machines wsre
found, were arrested
New-York tribune., 1899-11-21
sBFRvAy ErARrs 4 COMPLAINANT.

Sherman Evarts the son Of ex-senator Evarts,
and his wife Alice c. Evarts. were complainants
before Judge Cowing in Part Of General Sessions,
Yesterday morning against John Robert Brown.
Brown appeared in the uniform Of a private Of
the United States Army. He was on board the
transport Mcclellan when he was arrested on the
charge Of forgery few days ago. He Is charged
with having while In the employ Of the Eyartses
obts,rad n6ssession OF the bank check book and
Forged the name Of the complainants 70 joint
account drawing 800 from the bank Roberts
pleaded not guilty yesterday morning ana was re-
rnanded 10 the Tounbs for trial
Sherman Evarts last night refused 70 say any
thing about the charge
New-York tribune., 1899-11-21
PENNY NAGAZINE" DJNNER

AZ dinner which Senator Chauncey NJ Depew
gave 81 the Union League Club last evening Mr.
Depew appeared in a new role, that Of publisher
Some tine ago Mr. Depew secured the controlling
interest in The Penny Magazine" and T. was IN
celebration OF the approaching fourth anniversary
ot this publication that the dinner was given SEN
ator Depews guests were fellow publishers and ad-
yertisers whose interests are linked with theirs
aooUt twenty-five being present Speeches were
New-York tribune., 1899-11-21
pAs1,rns orrIETING DOWN

Naseru. Nov. 13.-since the interview between
81 Godfrey LaCden. British Resident Commis-
s,oner in Basutoland. and the Basuto chiefs the
natives are more quiet. Chief Joels attitude is
due 10 intrigues Of Field Cornet Raumenba,h n.
sir Godfrey Lagden and Chief Lerothodi are in
rsr-ect agreement as to the importance of qui-
civ defeating Field Cornet Rsumenbachs in
t~iEves
New-York tribune., 1899-11-21
FRANCE GETS CHINESE ISLANDS.

Paris Nov "a dispatch received mere rom
Peklng says the French Admiral CourreJohes ana
~ chinese Admiral su have signed agree
,rant modifying the delimtstion OF the Franco
chinese frontier Of Ewang -Chao-Wan. whereby
France secures two islands commanding the en-
trance Of the bay. about the possession OF ~nleh
the recent difficulties arose
New-York tribune., 1899-11-21
In "a Days
Xmas.
In Al Days
1900.

AS to the price of Diamonds. 1t is
we'll known that during the last few
months they have rapidly advanced
and those that are imported now cost
80 per cent. more than in the spring.
with a further rise in prospect
Having early in the year secured an
ample supply, we shall make no
change schateUer in our prices for
this holiday season. AS we only use
stones of the best quality and have
very extensive and complete stock,
inspection and comparison Will
certainly be found advantageous.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-21
IRISH APPEAL FOR THE BoFRs.

London Nov 2O-The Irish Trsnsvsal Com
-,i,tss has appealed for funds 70 enable 1t to
.end an ambulance 10 the Irish brigade in the
raosr service. The appeal says:
The Irshmen now fighting side by side with
,bs Roers nave lessened the disgrace brought
an Ireland hv Irishmen who are unfortunate
ss 10 be forced by necessities 70 fight by the side
~ the English.
The appeal Is signed by Miss Maud Come.
Nessrs X Redmond, T. n. Sullivan and others.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-21

made by Senator Depew cansr.t = II r.r,o, =,
u ne Boston Globe" c II Fuller. OF Chicago and
49,, -, Sunnn, manager Of The Penny Magazine
.ens zen an s9d 6: Donohue, OF Boston A Richard.
Wssss bIrhngton Vt. A. Rose. Of Lowell
mus nnSmRSen WRsTd Lyman Io p Morse prapsr. ,Art.
ShattuCk Emil Ctard David Robinson ard a
frank Richardson. NJ New-York
New-York tribune., 1899-11-21
DEROCLEDE READS 4 MANIFESTO.
The AG1TAToR AFFIRMs HIS LOVE FOR THE
FRENCH REPUBLIC

Paris, Nov. 1o-The High Court Senate exani-
nation Of II. Deroulede was concluded to-day by
his reading manifesto which he had intended 70
use as an address to the people had he succeeded
In his attempt TO lead troops to the Elysee Pal
ace at the time OF President Loubets election. In
this manifesto VI. Deroulede repudiated any agree
ment between his league and the Royallsts. and
ne ended with aihrming his love for the Republic
and for the Fatherland.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-21
TYPHOID FEVER IN NORMAL SCHOOL,.

Greensboro y. C.. Nov 9.-An epidemic OF ty-
phoid fever has broken out at the state Normal
and Industrial College here. making II necessary 10
close the school until January l. There are now
more than eighty Of the young women stroento
confined to their beds by sickness. Two have died;
Miss Dean Of Wilson, y. C.. and MISS CafdpeH' oi
Davidson
New-York tribune., 1899-11-21
J. LEROY yACOBs's FUNERAL COMMITTEE.

Chairman odel Of the Republican State Conn
mittee yesterday appointed subcommittee TO at
tend the funeral Of J. Leroy Jacobs az Cairo fo-'
morrow Among the members named are William
erts and William H Ten Eyck, of New-York City.
and Louis T. Payn.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-21
RAILROAD INTERESTS.
THE 1,EHIGH VALLEYS PURCHASE.
To HAVE BOUGHT OUTRIGHT THE
gTocK OF THE NETWORK LIGHT
rRAGE COMPAN'

pAr,b Amboy. y J.. Nov 20 (specaD.-The an
o,,roer,Ant was made here to-day that the Lehlgn
valley Railroad Company has purchased outright
.ha sock ot the New-York Lighterage and Trans
nortatlon Company. Since It's organizaton tn@
iIrhterage company has been closely dentihea WIN
.te railroad company. was made evident oy 'ne
foct that Harrison 3. Moore is president OF liIe
,,....-.s. coropanv and New-YoTk agent OF ne
.I-e- u - Moore jr. Is president OF n
pe-tb kmboy Towing Line. an adjunct OF we rai'-
r.. confederation named is 5000 ana the Put PIT
chaser IS TO take possession on DecsEDeF ,es e
yIab,e-sgA company has a feet Of eighty-tour Ies
- -e-sjsting of steam lighters, tugs ana oarges
The company handles all the frsign[. citJT s5in
--oir an the Perth Amboy wharVes. WHere stt.p
551snt Of no. no bushels Of grain was oesun lew
dave
New-York tribune., 1899-11-21
THE GERMAN BUDGET.

Berlin Nov. 2--The Imperial Budget estimates
are as follows Balance. 2Gsl255l marks:
curing expenditure, l7S.Oi5.49s marks: non-re-
curing expenditure OF ordinary estimates ls5 81 s42
marks; Of extra aordinary estimates 7slss Al marks
A Special Loan bill is appended 70 the estimates.
covering the extraordinary expenditure for the
army, navy and railroads and aggregstng 7s,OsS.-
New-York tribune., 1899-11-21
r,,t coyGRFssHAN SETTLES PLACE.

--,,o-, Kv. Nov 20-Governor Bradley to-
-. t..nsd a proclamation calling special election
- ,bs with Congress District on December II to
.Ac, successor TO Congressman Eyan Settle VINO VINO
S5s 10 a. week Judge Ira Julian, OF ths CITY, ana
dlel Ta,ss ~ Nullgan OF Lexington. former
SIaasTvt 70 samoa are announced as candidates
New-York tribune., 1899-11-21
UPRISING IN CAPE COLONY EXPECTED

Berlin. Nov. 21-The Cologne Gazette" pub
ushes the following dispatch from Cape Town:
Everything is prepared for general rising Of
the natives throughout Cape Colony. They are
ready at any moment TO make common cause
with the Beers
New-York tribune., 1899-11-21
,-,rov PACIFIC AND ILLINOIS CENTRAL. 7

UNION PACIFIC AND ILLINOIS CENTRAL
The new Board Of Directors Of the Oregon snort
line who were elected at the annual meeting IN
Sal, lake CITY on October Il. have elected r. n.
hartman. formerly chairman Of the hxecutlvs
Committee, as president OF the company ana "
= cornish. formerly its president. as Vce-presi-
dArt Mr. Hartman is also chairman ~ me TX
..,,t,vA Committee ~ the Union Pacihc Kalroad
~orpanv. which controls the Oregon Short Line
sr5 chairman OF the Board Of the Oregon Railway
and Navigation Company. which was recently
merged into the Union Pac-ho ,
II Is said that several conferences have oeen heId
here recently between Nh Hartman ana other
T-nion Pacific officers and representatives. OF other
western roads which have trathc relauons VIII
the Union Pacific
The extension Of the Illinois Central from roEI
r,a1gs ~ Council Bluffs. opposite Omaha. is now
nsartnr completion. and it is reported that when
80. u1A goes into operation the Illinois Central
Iii beco-SA the Union Pacihc's CHEZ Chlcago con
.,io1 II this policy is adopted, II Is SAID the Chl
csSo and Northwestern. which now has lnportahss
"a. ,eiations with the Union Pacific may eXtend
,,s ii1A 70 ogden where II would connect with me
Sertret Pacidc thus securing route 70 ths "a
ctAc Coast Independently Of the Union Paclnc
New-York tribune., 1899-11-21
,rpvn-c DEPELIcT SIGHTED.

1,v.rpo,i Nov 9o-The British steamer ,,'.-,hsr y
- vbioh arrived here Novemner -
VIZ passed derelict In latitud@ o.
ilon. ,s. 20 on November 5 The vetse was a,,S s,6
lonElIuu s sbandoned u Is supposed ]'s 're" ''i'
MI
New-York tribune., 1899-11-21
aa,rrrr rn FnRELGN POSTOFFICES

cor.,antinople. Nov. 2o-The Porte has addressed
- 80 ,be Powers redemandiag the suppression
:, ,hs foreign postofices IN Turkey II Is not De-
isyed the demand viii be acceoea TO-
New-York tribune., 1899-11-21
cAsrRo's CABINET ACKNOWLEDGED.

OFFICIAL RECOGNITION OF THE DE FAcTo
GOVERNMENT BY THE UNITED STATES
Caracas, Venezuela, Nov. 2o-The United
States Government has officially recognized the
de facto Government headed by General Cipri
ano Castro. the victorious revolutionary leader.
GENERAL MENDOZA SAID TO BE DYING.
A cable dispatch was received here yesterday
from Caracas 70 the effect that General Luciano
Mendoza. Commander In Chief OF the Venezuelan
army. is dying from heart trouble.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-21
ASSISTANT SECRETARY ADEE HURT.
HIS SHOULDER DIsLocArED By FALLING FROM
A BICYCLE

Washington, Nov. H-Mr. Adee the Second As
sEtant Secretary OF State. painfully though
not dangerously injured Saturday night by fall
from his bicycle He sustained severe disocation
or the left shoulder which will confine him TO his
home for at least fortnight.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-21
An OLD CASE SETTLED.
THE AUGUsTIN DAILY ESTATE WINS Mr..
DAIY,s SLIT AGAINST W A BRADY

Washington, Nov @-The tcn-year-old contro-
versy between Augustn DAILY and his executors
one side and William A. Brady on the other. involv
Ing the copyrighting ~ the railroad scene in the
play OF "Under the Gaslignt." was decided finally
to-day by the United States Supreme Court. in an
opinion handed down by Justice Peckham. Dely, as
the author ot the play. charged infringement OF
copyright OF this scene in the plaN OF After
Dark" written by Dion Boucicault and produced
by Brady. The courts below found the charge OF
infringement 70 be sustained and awarded dam
ages amounting TO $500. This finding was affirmed
by to-days opinion.
The case which has Just been decided BY Justice
Peckham. In the United States Supreme Court. is
one that has attracted much attention among
theatrical managers Under TIE Gasllght" was
one Of the earliest OF Augustin Days great sue
cesses. and the railway scene It's most sensa-
tonal feature The litigation which is just ended
was caused by a similar scene in Dion Boucicaults
play AFTER Dark, Mr. Daily asserting that II was
an infring,emeHt Of his copyright The case has
oeen moving from court TO court for years, and
has constantly reappeared when everybody
except those most concerned beginning 70 for
get that II was not ancient history.
New-York tribune., 1899-11-21
n,scor-vrs FOR D. L. AND W. PASSENGERS.

l-.,.,ai Passenger Agent Lee Of the Delaware
.Lavsnna and Western Railroad Company has
,sspa4 another circular 70 the companys ticket
agents regarding the new system OF Communication
- for sixty ride monthly tickets, effective NO
,,.,hsrl The circular says in part
considerable number ot requests have pc been IRE re-
cel.-idr tickets who under the sliding scale IN
meet prior "a the month OF November Isss, nave
eur,r ,sached the end OF their year ana conse-
no. have not received the beneht OF the average
qutH' 'yybicb would have oeen the case had the sid
faIe. naen continued and asking that tney De
ing ,,,.b bereNt Agents will be authorized ef-
glg.e,nr vim the purchase OF sixty ride monthly
fectN- ..tor tickets for the month OF December
coni.u ~ ys hose OF our patrons who are properly
l"t 20 eh-sto the necessary discount as credit
a. the purchase of that months ucNe|
New-York tribune., 1899-11-21
vl11FToA VISITS FIJI ISLANDS.

Apia. Samoan Islands Nov. l5 via AUCKLAND
Nov ZD-Everythng is quiet here The BRUSH
cr,,iser Pvlades left Apia November = for Sydney,
Y 8 W. carrying former King Malietoa Tanu as
a passenger 10 the Fills 10 pay visit 10 MS SIS
The St. Johns herald., 1899-08-26

Messrs. Pete and Henry Thompson were brought in few days ago by Sher- if Beeler and lodged in the County Cooler. The boys are charged with hay. ing altered certain ear marks of the Colorado and Arizona Sheep Company's sheep. Sheriff Beeler and Deputy Frank Ruiz are now absent subpoenaing witnesses for the defense. The exam ming trial is set for Monday Aug. 18th, at 10 o'clock. The case was called Tues nay at 2 o'clock, and Mnssrs Conklin and Everhart and several other were present as witnesses for prosecution, but the case was postponed at the instance of the defense.
 Skeepmpn all say there has been 9 leak Tn sheep some where for a long time and whether or not these parties are guilty, it is fact that some body has heen making inroads on the sheep in- dustry. This is case in which the A. w. G. A. will have chance to show their influence. and demonstrate some of the advantages of an association.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-08-26

Mir. Antonio Gonzales i0 in from Con- zales lakes formerly called Laguuas Larpasl. He reports rapid progress in a worthy enterprise. He and his son, and father-in-law, hav:. constructed q dam 250 yards long and fen feet high at the center, and has caught during the recent rains feet of watrrwhich covers an area of so acres They expect 10 trt hle this depth and that will of course spread oyer & much larger area.
 This reservoir is only twelve miles from American Valley reservoir and is twelve miles from Arizona line. in So- corro Co., N. M. There are many places all over the Country where small invest snents would store sufficient water to ir- Yigate good farms, and others would do well to follow Mir. Gonzales example.
 There are also locations where larger investments oi capital or Federal aid would store vNs; amounts of water and render fertile enough land to cause town to spring up, and flourish like green bay treos
The St. Johns herald., 1899-08-26
GlOriue News

Comes from Dr. D.. B. Cargic, of Washita. I. T. He writes: '.Four hot ties of Electric Bittera has cured Mrs. Brewer of scrofnla, which had caused her great suffering for years. Terrible sores would break out on her head and and face. and tIe best doctors conld give no helr; hut her cure Is complete and her health is excellent" This shows what thousands have proved. - that Electric Bitters is the best blood purifier known. It's the supreme rem edv for ecZema. letter, salt rheum, uf- cers. bnils and running acres. Itstim- ulates liver. kidneys and bowels. expels pnisons, helps digestion builds mp the strength. Only 50 cents. Sold bv St.. Johns Drug Go. Guaranteed.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-08-26
More Weddi"g Bells.

Sunday evening wa attended the we'd ding ofMr. Guy W. Holt and Miss Lena Homrighausen which was celebrated at the home of the brides parents. As the youne couple were united hv the very impressive ceremony delivered hy the Rev. R. NJ. Craig and received con. gratnlations and good wishes of ther host Of fripnds--it seemed impossible that there was any thing in store for them h~t perfect happiness The hril- liantly lighted. and beautiful decorated rooms. where music. heanty and wit all prevailed and seemed to lull one's sterner senses and hade the cares of fife he gone, making one feel as if waited to some more congenial sphere, where were. hut we will lay down our pen as it fails tn do justice 10 the brilliant arene. We wish the voHng couple mnch happiness as they journey together through life.
 We are informed ny good authority that thare is another wedding on the tapis to he clehrated at II o'clork today. The parties are Mir. Frank Nicoll of St. Johns and Miss Sarah Butler of this place. Justire Heber Jarvis will be the officiating officer. The affair has heen kept secret and we under stand that on- ly relatives will be present.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-08-26

Only first-class tickets sold at full rates are honored on the limited trains. Pullman pala sleeping cars daily through between Los Angeles and Chicago and WI Hams and San Francisco.
 Pullman tourist sleeping cars daily through between Chicago and San Francisco and Chicago and Los Angeles.
 Tourist cars leave San Francisco every Tues day and Los Ange'e every Wednesday, running through to Kansas City, Chicago and Boston. The only line reaching the Grand Canyon ot the Colorado
 Ask fora beautifully illustrated book which will be mailed free.
 JNO. ]. BYRNE,
 Gen. Passenger Agent, Los Angeles Cal.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-08-26
CONCHO LOCALS.

The toxn is very busy as the men are all in from the horSe-round-up. There are several cases ofrYphoid few. CT in the other town.
 Mir. John Wilhelm is in from Vernon and reports crops as being very poor in that section of country. Mir. LeeRoy Gibbons has gone to Springerville.
 Mir. F. Stanton is over from Linden. Charley Galeppia went 10 Pinedale and returned during the week. Sam Baird went to Leevalley with . load of plums for c. c. Naegle. Solomon Waite and Marker Peterson were welcome visitors in cur midst last Sunday
 Alex. Nicoll Jr. a',,! .,n,;Ey were over from tue County Seat the first Of the week.
 GrISEA
The St. Johns herald., 1899-08-26

Mir Monico Garcia left Wednesday for Lebanon. Ohio. where he will spend year or two in school. Monico is q self made yonng man, and has many friends. who are sorry to see him 20 a. way, bnt who are glad 10 know that he goes on such a laudahle mission. As an evidenre of their high esteem and kind wishes for him the young fclks of the town gave grand farewell hall in his honor. The hall was well attended and lasted into the wee small hours Of the night.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-08-26
SPRINGERVILLE NEWS.

Mrs. Brochvogsl and daughter left last Monday for their home in New Mex ico.
 Mr. G. A. Franz and wife left Tues day for their home in Lamar. Colorado. They were both as happy as bix sun flowers, and we hope they may always remain in that state of bliss.
 Mr. Gus. Becker onr enterprising merchant left for the East to lay in his fall supply ofgoods. Heexpects to visit Kansas City. St. Louis and Chicago. Sheriff Beeler passed through town Tuesday on his way to Black River to subpoena witnesses in the Thompson case.
 The wind has begun to blow and Mir. Kleinschmidt says it blew very hard the other night, and we think it did as hs upper lip is no more bearing it's buxurl- am hirsute adornment. Prof. White seems to have gone through the same storm.
 MT. McGInns and family left for Ore gon, last Monday, where they expect to make their home. Our best wishes go with them.
 pleasant surprise party visited Mir. and Mrs. T. c. Hill, Monday evening. Of course every thing went off as it should.
 "BoB."
The St. Johns herald., 1899-08-26
AN OLD FEUD.
''BoB. ''

Chadron, Neb., Aug. 2l.-A shooting affray growing cut of an old row be- tween cattlemen and sheepmen, occur red today on the range southwest of Chadron, when Gee. Coil, sheep herd CT, instantly killed Thomas Ryan. q cat tieman, Coil claims that Ryan and other cattlen?an scattered lis flock, a- hused him aud threatened 10 kill him. He surrenderd. Cattlemen swear ven gearce. This is the third killing grow ing ont oi the war between the two fac tiors. Albuquerque Democrat.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-08-26
EAGAR*JOTS'
EAeAR, August 23, 1899.

EAGAR, August 23, 1899.
 We are glad to see the weather chang ing to warm and cloudy again as the re. cent winds dried the moisture from the ground very rapidly.
 The nights were so cool most of last week that frost was greatly feared.
 It seems that his Brninship ia holding the frost on the mountains at present. A heifer was killed near Mir. J. Eagar's ranch hy bears few days since, and one man IS reported as having seen sev- en in one day. That ia either "bear story" or else it was an uncommonly good day for bears.
 Work is going forward at rapid rate on the large reservoir at Greer. which will when completed. furnish this valley with an abundant supply of water. Ronnd Valley has facilities for the stOr- age nf water that are second to none in the Territory.
 President n. K. Udail has gone 10 Ramah. N. NJ. this week on ecclesias- tical business.
 Grain is about ready to be harvested.
 A team helnnging to Mir. Heher Jarvis ran away with a wagon today hut fortu- nately no one was in the wagon at the tune and hevoud inc smashing of one wheel no damage was done.
The St. Johns herald., 1899-08-26

Hon. T. 8. Bunrh of Flagstaff is here Tn companv with Prin. A. N. Tav- for of The Northern Arizona Normal lorkirg up scholars for the opening of achool on Sent. II. 1899 Prof. Tavlor is a man of broad experience. and of the highest qualifications, and we hope any of our young reople who are desir- ous of advancing their educational stand ard, will give the Northern Normal care ful consideration.