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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-04
IT AFFORDS OPPORTUNITY TO THE PEOPLE TO
PROTEST AGAINST LEGISLATION IN
WHICH THEY HAVE HAD NO VOICE
,ditor of The Tribune,

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir. The Tribune recently spoke OF the refer
endum as a socialistic element Of Organism. and
defined It as 1.-The submission OF ordinary legisla-
rio, m the nopular vote for ratification" This is
trebv inaccurate The referendum is not an ele-
ment Of Organism. that bundle OF undigested and
lawless notions. but was seized upon by the plat
form makers strengthen the structure since
many thousand Republicans as well as some other
persons believe IN the referendum as the most
aeact,ve cure for corruption in legislation
The referendum is more SOcialistic than the
elective franchise. and Socialists who may sup
port II thereby evidence desire TO safeguard ana
purify the present system rather than 10 replace
II by some other.
The generally accepted plan Of the referendum Is
IN s,,bntt no legislation to popular vote unless
specifically demanded by a fixed percentage OF the
voters Certain classes OF legislation are exempted
from such appeal. No special elections are con-
terpiated BY present custom some laws be-
come effective at once others later. Under the
referendum acts not exempted. when passed ana
signed remain In allegiance set time TO await
protest None coming they go into erect II
petitoned against by the required number OF vot-
ers the acts remain void until the next regular
election when they are be killed or confirmed
To the objection that the people would not use
this power If they had it I reply that II you are
right there would surely be no danger or It's over
11se as contemplated your definition AT pres
Sn tAF F cpprTsctton Of MISREPRESENTATION such
the massage of the coal combine and pro-gamoling
laws OF New-Jersey, and plenty OF others equally
bad. -
You say we have representative government and
that revision OF legislation by the people would be
Illogical Theoretically representative but largely
dominated by seIf-authortzed bosses. Not now
adays is the average legislator saul. head
apG Shoulders above his fellow Indeed. we
do well n we send who are up 10 the aver
age OF wisdom and morality and 1t Is me people
viii not the legislators, that IS 70 be done
But ever with the best intentions how shaIl me
AssaubIvman learn the will OF the people on the
boS tbosond or more subjects proposed for action
ct every session. not 10 per cent Of which were
oo+d before his election? He does not learn IT, but
Tn+ss as seems good TO him or as his log-rolling
colleague desires or his boss" commands.
Give back to the people the right 10 get a vote
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-04
WEST VIRGINIA FOR mKIyLEY.
OF AT LEAST SIXTEEN THOU
SAND MAJORITY.

Charleston W Va. Nov CspecisD.-The cam
paign has practically closed. so far influencing
the sentiments OF Is concerned but there Is
still much do In West Virginia and the real
workers will have harder times and less sleep IN the
next two days and nights than during any similar
period IN the campaign The Democrats profess to
believe that the Republicans are scheming whole
sale fraud and the COMMITTEES and leaders for the
last week have spent their tine crying ''corrup-
ton fraud colonization etc. Serious people
do not believe there Is going 70 De any attempt at
fraud. The Democratic leaders merely pre-
pairing themselves FOR easy fall after the votes
counted The cry OF fraud before election gives
a chance TO make excuses for defeat after tho
voting, and excuses must always be made by the
losers. The Republicans have closed the campaign
in serene confidence. Their estimate IS that Nc
KiuIey will have least sixteen thousand major
ity. and that II may up 70 twenty thousand
They say that all four members OF Congress VIII
be Republicans. and that their majorities viii b
larger than they were either two or four years
ago. AS the Legislature, statements are not
definite. but they expect to have 4 good working
majority. only joint ballot, but majority
In each house so that viii be necessary to
compromise with the Democrats any legislation
that may he presented especially the redistrict-
ing OF the State An added interest is given to the
Legislature by the fact that the census returns
show that West Virginia Will be entitled TO an
other Congressman. making five. all OF whom will
be assured for years TO the party which holds the
Legislature and rearrangss the districts
The Democratic claims are more modest and aro
made with distinct provfsO. Chairman NfiIlsR
says the poll shows that II there Is fair election
and the Republicans do not vote lot OF colonists,
nOn-reSidents and repeaJers. Democrats Will
carry the election by at least seven thousand
That the Republicans feel secure far the
electors and State ticket are concerned is amply
proved by the fact that the State Committee has
devoted itself for week almost exclusively TO
fighting the battles Of local candidates
The Chatrmeu OF tUv county committees have had
q hard weeks work hunting up absent voters
There nearly four thousand Republicans listed
on the polIbooka a. temporarily absent, and to got
these people home IN time vote is the duty OF
these chairmen- The Republicans have ample funds
to bring home all their abseutees. and trying
hard TO secure their presence on Election Day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-04
THE CLUBHOUSE, PROSPECT PARK PARADE GROUND

Carpenters doing rough carpenter work. who IN
1897 got s. 90 for ten hour day, get from
81 10 to g for ten hour day The increase paid
10 boiler makers is from 81 90 and 81 rs a day
g 2 and 81 10; backsmiths from 81 So s. % and
81 70; repairers. 81 10 and 81 . 81 laborers
from 81 10 70 81 20 The trainmen have reaped still
greater benefit from Mckinley prosperity "A fire.
man on the first district OF the Baltimore and
Ohio said that In 1896 he received s. IS a trip. but
now he gets 81 s. and has the opportunity to make
more trips than he stand.
Freight conductors made from $40 to $50 month
in 1896. Now they average about 800 a month. An
extra freight conductor the second district said
he had always been a Democrat, but he could not
swallow the pill offered this time. He said that for
the month OF September he drew Sis extra
conductor, while IN 1885, Sc he could only make time
enough 70 amount TO 50 so a month. Engineers,
who Were making g . for hundred miles in
1896. and that only about half the time
ceving - FOR hundred miles, and are overrun
with work.
In 1885 Thomas Gather, Baltimore and Ohio track
foreman at Hancock station, had eight men work
ing under him s. day. Now he has fifty
men employed a. 81 p day, His force is almost
sodly Republican
A syndicate Of Pittspurg and Wheeling capital
lists has acquired over nifty thousand of coal
and timber land il Webster County. W. Va. on
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-04
NEWFTR.ST BATTERY ARNORY
Use To BE ERECTED IN WEST
SIXTY SIXTH-ST

The new armory OF the 1st Battery, for which
plans were fled last week, is 10 be built IN Sixty
sixth-st. between Fifth and Sixth ayes. II Is to
be OF imposing architecture. with hanktng towers
and casteIIated caves The frontage OF IT5 feet IA
the south side Of the street.
The armory is to be three stories high. the
first OF which fs7ta - of granite and the upper
two of Harvard brick which Is laid that the
red sides and dark blue ends form a checker work
The basement Of the arory viii provide stalls for
sxty-four horses IL gun lift and rife range stor
age for feed and ammunition and harness room
The bathrooms are also in the basement. and here,
too will be installed a heating plant
The drillroon viii have 8 floor area OF 40 By %
feet II will be three stories high The sally port
entrance Is 10 Dc at one end and az the other
runway down the stables in the basement.
The interior OF this great hail Will be finished IN
buff brick with a wainscOt Of cream brick
The front part Of the first door Will be occupied
by the officers rooms. a reception room and the
uuarterulaster's supply room The exterior en-
trance is To ne finished in bronze and the interior
vii mosaic floor and marble WatDsCOJinE-
on "a level with the second floor a gallery VIII
nsrz,-s i'm -uIe- ~ exhibition, TO be used as a
running track. with eleven laps 70 the mile The
r0rvva ua-t second door viii contain z
recraa ton com. be used al viii as gymnasium
or rues-haL. also locker room wtth III lockers
loom fo- o-uiSsioued officers and a kitchen
The third roor viii De occupied by a generaIs
room a private room for the captain ana a room
FOR board meetings. The armOcy Will be equipped
with q large elevator -,
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disposed to question the wisdom OF the pro-
posed enlargement.
In summer, when baseball and cricket In
son, there is not Saturday afternoon when hun
dreds of boys turned away for want Of
room for their play. and when as last summer,
almost half the grounds are set apart for polo for
more than a week at time. many cr1cketers and
baseball players obliged become spectators
of the more exciting and exclusive game. Nobody
who is generous. however, would deny to the polo
players the use of the grounds, for the games are
free to ali corners and the sport amuses and peases
tens OF thousands who visit the Parade
Ground on other occasions.
The great extent OF the tract NAV be appreciated
when II is said that the polo games, three games OF
cricket and five games of baseball in prog
ress at one time last summer And yet hundreds
could not find room The broad acres of the Parade
Ground are something of which the borough and
With October the football season opens on the
grounds as well as at the colleges and universities
The baseball enthusiasts hold on. however, until
they are entirely crowded off the grounds about
week Saturday afternoon was devoted almost
Wholly 10 the same Of tackles Punts and inter
various colleges. academies and high schools in
considered. and after that room is made for as
accommodated. In October there are few contests
f Mn nae se Of Of fGa I
in which older people always manifest a lively In
girls will be among the spectators Of the No
vember football games. The have this
year shown a livelier interest than usual in the
practice play and among the most enthusiastic
of ali the spectators.
While there are liberal provisions for clubs and
visiting teams in the clubhouse, there is need OF
greater libaraIity in this egard. even with the
present grounds If the addition is made more club
house and locker accommodations will at once be-
urgent. and undoubtedly will be supplied
without delay. 1t has been limited that with the
requirement OF the additional land golf may be
added the Parade Ground games. which would
admit their enjoyment in active
way than present The fac' that the land 70
be purchased. II the project is successful, IS al
ready a golf doubtless has suggested this
idea but the scheme has not yet reached the point
for the discussion of details. The whole scheme
of enlargement is yet merely suggestion.
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tended even beyond the hours Of work. The kindly
interest OF the employer in their habits and
ners OF life was marked by many benefcent actions
for their welfare-by the distribution OF a part of
his gains among them. according TO their faithful
ness; in caring for the sick. and In helping the
industrious to build their homes. From $500
people the town has grown 10 5000. mainly by the
influences connected with due TO Mr. Merriam's
successful career. and that entire community has
long regarded him as a benefactor. His benevo-
lence has not been confined to his employees he
has ever used his wealth for good purposes, and
has let opportunity pass to aid deserving OBJ
iects. Even the flowers in his conservatory are
sent 70 the sick. and his sympa thes have always
been with the afflicted.
In all Of Mr.. Merriam's acts and in his associa-
tons there was never the slightest attempt at os-
tentation The most quiet and unpretending OF
men. he contended with none. Possessing a Well
stored mind and a most pleasing presence, ne
would have been conspicuous in any assembly, Yet
was retiring and modest that he seldom
asserted the strong convictions Of his Judgment
In church and in public affairs he was content TO
leave the talking to others. but most ntelli-
proved. he could find A modest way 70 give with
Much could be said Of Henry w. Merriam
for whose loss a whole community is turned into
mourning sincere as for personal bereavement
If any young Just starting a business career
with the means and the inclination to do GOOD
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-04
THE PRINT CLOTH MARKET.

Fall River Mass Nov. (SpeciaD.-Local brokers
report that the sales the print cloth marker our
ing the week are estimated at less than l"O'"'
pieces OF which 5000 were regulars ana the re''
odds. The situation is an unusual one Du' e'0
needing goods but being unwilling to pay loI
them even on the price of 3is cents anu
manufacturers being anxious TO trade. but not On
n basis less than the present quotations. The drop
from 81. TO S1s cents was expected Buyers arc
making offers for goods freely. but at prices from
sxteenth 10 an eighth less than they are held py
mil men Manufacturers feel confident tnau tnn
dron az an eighth the price OF their prooHC..t
e. all that buyers hope for In the near 1ueuase
and are consistently refusing all oners TOT s now
SaSsS on a price less than 3A. Cotton ~ NV
reaching this city IN heavy shipments the ib tbs
AN material The mills have passed most SUI &c.
cessfui year and indications are that season 81
oo1i,tty IA AT hand. The price OF 2S12 men %
sonare has dropped from 80 70 4H94 S16 Ihe mar
KAT Is arm and quiet at sh for regulars
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-04
PROSPERITY IN MARYLAND.
RAILROAD MEN APPRECIATE GOOD
TINES AND WILL VOTE FOR
M'KTNIEY

Cumberland, Nd Nov. (speciaD Cumberland
IS prosperous railroad centre and indications
point to the railroad vote going largely for Nc
Kinley About twenty-five hundred railroad men,
trainnen. shopmen and trackmen. live at this ter
rninal Of the Baltimore Ohio. The railroad
men generally laugh at the cry Of coercion raised
by the Democrats They know that coercion is i'm
possible under the secret ballot All have conf
dence in John X. Cowen the executive head of
the road and his declaration for Mckinley and
prosperity q hearty response has been given. The
Baltimore and Ohio is enjoying the most pros
porous era in its history. and the employees are
anxious that ii ne continued.
n February. 1897, the pay roll of the South Cum
berland repair shops Of the Baltimore and Ohio
railroad amounted to 81 400 35 In September 1900
pay ro reached the splendid total of ST 122 80
or almost double that of February, 1897. The
growth has been steady almost from the day Of
President McKinleys inauguration Machlnists who
were getting in 1897 81 e%an s. TO for ten hour
day now get from 81 % s. 10 for a ten hour day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-04
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.
THE DEATH OF A MODEL CITIZEN.
THE LATE HENRY W. MERRIAM
To the Editor of The Tribune.

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: The death OF Henry w Merriam at Newton.
n, j.. last Friday, announced in your columns,
closed a long life of usefulness that the busiest
man should take time to study Twenty-eight
years ago Mr.. Merriam moved his factory from
New-York to Newton, taking with him many
skilled operatives. He gathered in gradually from
the streets and the public schools such OF the
young people willing to learn how TO earn
their living, and these were taught only that.
but how TO better their lives and to make of them
selves thrifty citizens. The impress of the leader
soon stamped itself upon their young and recep-
tive minds, and his authority. which
mild, never lacked frmness. So evenly balanced
was his nature that he could assert his power
without ever raising his calm voice in anger.
The steady growth of the factory brought more
people under his sway. whose characters
moulded by the manly example at their head and a
most prosperous condition has prevailed among
them, due to the uRtring watchfulness and in
teigent rule Of this man, whose government
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-11-04

the Gauley River. Ex-Sherin N. 2 seanor. Of
Greensburg. Penn. says the development OF the
property is dependent upon two things-the election
Of Mckinley TO the Presidency and the anticipated
favorable ana ysls Of the samples OF coal sent TO
Pittsburg. II all conditions favorable a forty
mile branch will be built from the Baltimore and
Ohio into tract for It's development.
A large sale OF timber and coal land has just
been made Preston County, W. Va. N B.
browning of Terra Alta, has sold James W.
Hair of Fairmont. 81 O65 of land for 5000
"a sh II is understood that j. NJ. Gufey, of Pitts
burg Is associated with Mr.. Hair In the purchase
of the land.
rear Elkins, has bought 1900 OF coal land
near yVomelsdoTf. from s35 $45 acre. the
entire aggregaung $4,000 The land lies on
the Tygarts Valley River.
have purchased thirty thousand acres OF timber
land living near Horton, Randolph County W. Va
If Dolph & Wintop. of Scranton Penn. AS soon
as they can build several miles of railroad TO con-