o rsr.,Ht Series 2, Bo. 24 iao itaucn, (Connecticut, .Sunday, jftUvch 14, 1886. 3?tt 3 (fcnts 1 -.1 WORKMEN'S JiMJ V UM7I 1 0KUAMZE1) LAIMHI. THE CONTEST BETWEEN LA BOR AND CAPITAL. Reports Friini Man) IMai-es-lteve end Arbiters - Tin-) ( (tulilu'l It ii it the Mill -No Knoh sticks Waiileil-The (irt'iit Strike. I'l.KHIiYMKN ON MTV. l'lTism itiiii. I'u., March !). - One of the most remarkable methods of strike settlement known in this sec tion is now in progress in thiseitv. . I'. liend of ( 'hicugo operates ex tensive coal mines west of this city, employing '.'."id men ami IS coal mining machines. In consequence of depressed trade, Mr. Lend offered a reduction to the men from !H cents per ton to ("15 cents. The men ob jected, and a strike was threatened. As Mr. liend has always been favor able to arbitration, to-day President Costello of the Miners' I'nion and State Secretary Davis visited the mines, where they met Mr. liend, Superintendent Black and the mi ner's committee. It was decided to arbitrate the question. The men selected Iiev. Fr. llickey of St. Thomas Catholic Church of Mrad doek, the umpire in the famous Car negie steel works' strike, and Mr. Rend selected Iiev. F. Ii! Donohoe of the Eighth Presbyterian Church, this city. ' Both gentlemen have agreed to act, and will choose a third party, if necessary. To-morrow Messrs. Costello and Davis will go to Chicago, where Mr. liend will sub mit his books and show prices for his coal. Next Tuesday Mr. liend will take the arbitrators and miners' officials to his mines in a special car. where the hearing will be held. Mr. liend and his superintendent, Mr. Black, will argue for the reduction, while three miners, Leloshe, Stan frey and Carr will argue against it, backed by the the miners' officials. Bend's mines are the only ones em ploying machines to dig coal, and the selection of two clergymen is a novelty, even in this great labor centre. COl'I.DS'T lil'N THK MH.l.. Fa i.i. liiVKU, March 10. The weavers of the Barnaby gingham mill, who struck over a week ago are still out, and insist upon their demand for an advance of 10 per cent, on ginghams. Yesterday morn ing the weave room was opened for the tirst time since the strike, and five weavers reported for work. This morning a large number of the stri kers assembled at the mill gates, but only the same live returned to work. During the forenoon the five knob sticks were sent home by the over seer, and the weave room shut down, the attempt to run with knobstick help being for the time abandoned. The strikers met this afternoon and voted to continue the strike, and adjourned to meet again to-morrow afternoon. The Spinners' Lnion. at its month ly meeting last night, voted to form an assembly of the Knights of La bor, and adjourned to Friday night, when members will be initiated. The union also rejected a nuim !' of spinners who had worked as knob sticks during the last strike. MAI. PEN h.Mi.UTS UK LAIioi;. Mai.dkn, Mass., March M. The carpenters and master builders of Maiden held a meeting in Bailey's Hall last night, and organized a K. of L. Assembly. A uniform rate f wages was advocated. The journey men carpenters in Maiden now art paid more by some of the builders than others, the prices running from 11.73 to 10 per day. STKl KKS (OMINi:. Albaxy, X. Y., March 9. It is understood that the Car Drivers and Conductors' Union have decided up on a strike here on the surface road lines, buttheday has not been lied. It will probably not take place be fore Saturday. 5 The carpenters and masons have planned a strike, but it is lint to occur until spring, when building begins. MU.IIT AS Will. I, (UK; AN lK. St. Lm is. Mo.. March H. The managers of the Missouri I'aeitie railway offices in this city to-day no tified ilieir clerks that they had do eided to relieve them from d lit v in delinitely. This action has been taken to curtail expenses as much as possible during the can! inuance uf the strike up the road. The order all'ects liu telegraph "operators and -'IM I otlice clerk's. A S'I'KI h I V I' " II l.l.l.'.s VI I I.I S." Nninv n ii, Ct., March loth - -A si rike occurred at the Sprague mill in Baltic to-day, in which I .i"M op eratives participated. The immedi ate cause of Hie strike was the sys tem of lines imposed upon the opera tives for dropped threads, oil on the cloth, etc. The strike fo-duv origin ated with the weavers, and was caused by the return of a quantity of cloth with .".( damage to it. This damage the superintendent proposed to assess upon the weavers, who would not submit. In going out they took all the other operatives with them. THK (iUKAT I!A11.1!0.1 STUIKK. TheUeneral Superintendent of the Missouri Pacific Railroad issued an order last Wednesday expelling all Knights of Labor from the railroad yards at St. Louis. No freight has passed over the great bridge into or out of St. Louis since the employes of the Bridge and Tunnel Company struck at the com mand of the Knights of Labor, ex cept over the St. Louis and San Francisco line, and its trains can penetrate the city as farasthe (J rand avenue depot, for from thence to the union depot, a distance of about two miles, they are obliged to use the Missouri I'aeitie tracks, if any, and this the strikers will not. allow. Outside merchants are now begin ning to understand the seriousness of the situation, and at, points along the ,(iould system shipments have entirely closed, or in very urgent cases the orders are tilled by express. All through freight from the West and Southwest, is also diverted from the city, for it is impossible lo trans fer any of it from this to the cast: side of the river, or rirv rrrsn. The effect of all this upon business inter ests has already become apparent, and many prominent business men express the opinion that the divert ing of trade from this city on ac count, of the strike is not only tem porary, but will be permanent. Passenger traffic has not been inter fered with. The Knights of Labor have offered to furnish men to do this work, but their oilers have been refused. Lverything is quiet, and the Knights arc under excellent dis cipline. Alarmist despatches have been sent out, but there is no ground to fear anything save that the com panies will have to deal fairly by the Knights. i oihii;s STIil k K. Al, i:nv, N. V., March lo.- The anticipated strike in I he ( 'oboe-: kuit ting ami woolen mills, a few miles from thiseitv, employing I. Olio per sons, began to-day. The advance in wages granted by the manufacturers did not terminate the difference be tween the capitalists and emploves, as ihe former hoped they would. The demands of the spinners for in creased and uniform wages were not acted on. After a few days of con sultation the Knightsof Labororder ed the spinners to quit work and in sist, on tiit-rr demands. 'Accordingly thev struck this morning. That every American mother shall have a roof over her head, free from debt, where she can rear her chil dren amid virtuous and refining in fluences, is more important to the country than all the wealth of the world. Liiiit Kniylit of Lohir. mil n 1 i) n k m n i i i I IN', lihL'll l).hli. A GLORIOUS AND JOYFUL DEMONSTRATION. The liir Armor) l illeil with kniirtits And l.ailic The Largest A Hair of the Kind I'ver Held. Ithnliiur Metropoli tan Soirees. Never in t he annals of pleasure giving entertainments was there such a spontaneous response to the seduc tive promises of laiighingTerpsiclioiv as that exhibited at the K. of L. Soiree last Monday night. Not withstanding the threatening weath er and the very moderate advertising, the immense lloor was fully occupied by the largest company of dancers ever gathered together in the "Ciiv of Finis." At a quarter past ten the gentlemen's hat room could accom modate no more hats and overcoats. The 'grand march'" was performed by upwards of ::."( couples, led bv Captain Theodore Sucher. of Ihe Light (iuards. and Miss Kflie llamw. Meanwhile a steady stream of pleas ure seekers was pouring into the great building, and it is estimated that there were over 4,000 people in attendance. Lxeellont discipline and the best of sociability prevailed. The floor committee's duties were lightened by the prompt manner in which sets were formed; the dancers acted as if they had practiced the evolutions; and so everything went smoothly and without friction. Crowded as the floor was, the enjoy ment of the evening was rather en hanced than otherwise by the throng of N ew Haven's work i ng people come together as much .for congratulating each other upon the efficiency and power of their organization as for personal enjoyment. The remark that "we are the people" seemed to be verified lo its fullest extent. It was like the pop ulation of a busy village of workers come together in a democratic way for a village festivity, to set' Un voting folks, and old ones too, enjoy themselves. The hearty clasp of hands ami mutual congratulations between members of the various assemblies were many, while visiting friends were favorably impressed with the imposing magnitude of the great assembly, us well as with the fraternal spirit displayed. A lady, prominent in the theatrical profes sion, and who has witnessed many entertainmcntsof the kind in various cities, pronounced this one superior to any in point of numbers, decorum and sociability. (Ireat credit is due Ihe committees for their efficient management. The following named gentlemen ofliei-at-d: iraud Conductor - Then. . Suelier. Assistant onduetoi - 'hallos Stod I. Floor ( 'i.mniittee - T. V. Nhaiiley, S. I. l'.Iakesloe, V. it. I . till), I). I '. Stanford, I. oT'oimell, J. K. Hugo S. I,, Cross. C. K. Met iregor, T. Fool, T. Foley, H. Win ston. Kxeeulive ( 'i .allilit tee - 1 1. II. hallo, chairman: I'. I'. I.) n li, .1. K. Virion, .). F. Maker. F. I,. Ci.inni. V .1. Vat.--, i. ( 'oiirne, .1. Y . Hramiigan. The dames were eighteen in num ber, and lasted till past two o'clock, according to the following pro gram: ulMiKH ol- HAM'I Crand Man Ii 'Mikailo." K. of L. 1. Vt'iiadrilli'- ScheutepT."" Ul i.ili S. Stephens. 'J. Lam iers '' 'uvaiier." T. V. I'ovvderlv. '.'. Waltz -'Cai-lotta," i. S. T. Turner. 4. Caleilotiians -"Koliert BuneO Carl Marx. V l'olka "Tl Little Mai.l-," I Icon ( ieorge. ii. Fanciers rAuiorii.-i," - l.a.sille. ;. :.n. u'cioua "!!''''"' V:i:r" I A 1 1 I Foil. John Sw iiiton. s. ,uaili ille "Irish Suiip-," Wendell Phillips. (I. Sclioltisehe '-Happy Hours." ('. S. Paiucll. IX IT.UMIssioX. In. I .anciers iasperoue," F.I. J. Kin;;. 11. Waltz "A N lit in Venice." U'.mcI Fvohel. I'.'. t,lnailrille Irphous." Michael Mavilt. F. Wall. -A'anon." 1 1 in , im ii'.s- . iciili I I. I ,,'ilieiers "T'roinpel e," The Nohle ( rder. I'i. Keilnua "I'nion." t'ailSahin. Hi. ','ii.nlrille Mir Visitors,'" To ( tnr Lailv K ni:;hl i. I .". Wall. J'.I.M.iilin- Meadow s," Vr (u'lille l!oeal. I s. I .iiiii'iers "Nan, n." Sai'i ess to K . ol I ,. "Home. Sweet Home," by the or chestra, signalled the cud of the fes tivity, and the merry company dis persed, more than satisfied with the lirst Soiree of the Knightsof Labor. bile tin -crowd was slowlv leav ing the Armory some one suggested the propriety of a "grand time" on Ihe anniversary of (he founding of the lirst Assembly in the city -ihe J 1 1 1 1 of dune; and if we are not mis taken, that day will be celebrated. BRANFORD. While the Knights, of New Haven, were holding their soil , Mechan ics Assembly, of liranl'ord, with its friends, were enjoying a similar affair at the.arniory there. It. is estimated that over a thousand people attend ed,' The" halt was tastefully draped and the motto of the Order and name of the Assembly on bunting formed a part of the decoration. The ladies wore calico dresses ami the gentlemen neckties of the same materials. I luring intermission re I'reshinents were served, and then "on with the dance." The all'air was a decided social ami linancial success, and like that of the New Haven Knights, was Ihe greatest all'air of the season. A COWARD. There is employed at the L. ( 'un dee rubber shop as "inspector" an individual who is remarkable physi ologically on account, of his ludic rously enormous ears and proboscis, and by hisdiniinutivencss psycholog ically. His anibiton to loni if over those who are unfortunate enough to be under his dominion for ten hou.'is per day is fully equalled by his ardent desire for amassing wealth. Last Wednesday a young woman who was employed in Hie shoe room was ordered to sit at a table near a draughty door, though there were many other tables unoccupied. She requested that she be allowed to oc cupy another seat, but the inspector with a brutality peculiar to himself coarsely told her that he had got her just w here he wanted her, and would place her where he pleased. Not being anxious to follow Iwo other girls who had become ill from work ing in the uncomfortable and ex posed place, she felt llcl'.-elf com polled to leave. The brute MS tl"i umplied for the time, but there is a disposition on tic- part of those who will exert there power to bring this man to a rea'u.al ion of his cowardly ! and inhuman action at no di.-tani I i lay. Of course. I he Company vv ili I be hold re.-jionsi I ile for a! low log; so-di i .i person to have sway. NOT GOOD ENOUGH FOR CAT PRIZES. Ilunnell. the show man. says he will not give out the Oerby Silver Co. prizes which he has on exhibi tion for winm-rs in the eat show. The Derby Silver Co. is being Iwiy-cotted. ROAD OKI-ICIALS. A DEMOCRATIC PLAN OF ELECTION. The I'eople tte - (, insr hands, vvoiiliim' I'arlv 1,'nli' I In- Law I'.nforced The Same lor All Fii li and I'uor Alike I arts. On all level ground, on long lines, the divisions could be 100 miles long, vv bile on all mountain roads, where the grades are high, travel slow and expenses greater, il would be well lo n'ake t he d i v isioiis shorter t hen charge a li sod rale per I rip (and lint per mile) over each di ision; because il would cost as haul a train slowly over grade a short distance, on ain, as it would to move t rain faster, over a longer on a level. Where I here much lo a heavy a mi n nt -the same distance, are short lines or a branch road, less than 100 miles in length, very often it will la better to organize if as a separate division, and operate it differently from any other division with which il may connect. Then it would not ho necessary to have any two divis ions equipped or operated alike. One division would use more men and more locomotives than another, but through trains would make close and rapid connection over each and every division alike, and would waste no time on any division, ami I he pas sengers would not have to lay over or wait at any point of connection on eitjier through lines or branch roads. The train men, track men, tank and wafer men, and all necessary men for the work on cadi division, should be appointed by the division superintendent , or by those under hisdirectioii vv ith his approval. The men working in the station and yard should be appointed by the station agent. The division superintendent should be elected by the people along the division and living within live miles or less of the track. The sta tion agent should be elected by Un people liv ing within live miles or less of his slat ion. These officials will give bonds in execute I he laws passed by Congress in regard to transporta tion, just, as the iost masters execute those in regard lo the rates of postage or the movement of the mails. They can not send you or your freight over the line for any less than they lend mine any more than a postmas ter can scud your letter cheaper than mine. I!y the people electing these officials ami the post masters of the I'liited States, the President would be relieved from the unnecessary work of appointing a host of men whose appointment is not so much a matter of National as it is of local political importance. The Presi dent would then have more time to devote to pushing the commercial interests of Americans abroad, and paying more attention toour foreign affairs, which have been so long neg lected. The people, by electing t heir local officers for these depart ments, can relieve themselves of the fear of cent rali.ing too much power j in the hands ot I he I resident o the I I 'niled States, They can also avoid j the fear of any one party having too J many offices, for tin- people of one j station or division would elect a j I leiiiocrat ic agent or superintendent, i while those of another locality would j elect a Republican, and in a third j localilv Creoiiback official.; would be i boson - ail under bon is to faithfully execute the laws of Congress. The I locomotive headlight would shine as brightly under a Democratic firc i man's supervision as it would under t heeharge of one w hose entire family, j from himself to his remotest, anees ; tors had been lii-publicans, while j the whistle and bell would as (dearly j sound the announcement that a lo comotive was appioaehing under the j control of a Oreen backer, as engineer, as it would if lie and all his kith and I kin had the firmest faith in some other political party, and a draw bridge or a switch stand would work as quickly and correctly under kly and correctly under the 'jl ilation of the most eonserva- S'V -publican as it would by the .-.V'd) lar exertion of tl.e most pro- .1 yj maiiiiiuia five Pep muscular exertion ol ti.e most p iiounced and radical coinmunist.ie. or socialistic Deinc The law would be the same 'lor all, and it would be i iifunrd on rich and poor alike, and those who failed to execute il. equally and justly, would soon he, i found out. exposed and punished. Pespeetfully. Wn.i, I). Soi TtivvoinTi.' IN HOLLAND ALSO. Avish:i:iivvi, March (ith. Three thousand Socialists and unemployed vvorkingnieii to-day held a public meeting here to discuss their griev ances. The proceedings were con ducted in an orderly- manner throughout. The meeting deputed a committee to call upon the mayor and present, through him. a de mand upon the city For the inaugur al ion of public works for the em ployment of labor. THE BELLS. bile the Knights were enjoying themselves at their grand soiree at the Second licgiment Armory last Monday night, some wakeful citizens heard the lire alarm bells st rike short ly after midnight. Anxiously the strokes were counted: One, two, three, four, live, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, fire ! no- fifteen great heavens ! the Knights have captured the armory !--sixteen, Ah, -ami with a sigh of relief rat and capital ist subsided into slumber. Hut it Wits a "close call.":- .lust Btippotiw it had struck liftcen !-the militia call. BOSTON. The Central Labor Union of 15o.s toii and vicinity, held its fornightly session at Wadham Hall, Saturday evening. After minor business had been traniv:.'ed, an animated discus sion took place on the putting into elfect of t he demand for eight hours on May 1st, by all the Unions and' Assemblies of the Knights of Labor represented in the Central Labor I'nion, A motion was made and carried to t he effect t hat the dep?-) gales present report back to their local bodies, and that the secretary correspond with all the bodies whose' delegates wore not present, askin them to report at the next, meeting-'' of the Central Labor Union whethe t heir organizations would strike 01 the 1st of May, for eight hours. NEW BRITAIN. The Ivxccutive Committee of Un ion fir, New Britain, of the " Brotl crhood of Carpenters and .Joiners o America" submitted the following resolutions to the contractors and employers of New Britain as a babLT, of agreement between said contract ors and employers and Union 97 for one year from April 1st: Hi :iih-i il, That $'.'.',.'i ho t he minimum price per day ol' Ion hours for Union men on ami after April 1st, to continue lor one year. . ' -" Until nil. That the committee ask the contractors to aiee to hire none but I'nion men, except by mutual agreement 1 I iet ween the contractors and the commit tee of I'nion U7. iV.som, To a.sk the contractors' to adopt Ihe custom of making eight hours a full day on Saturday. Untilml, That we will do m work o overt mie unless wo receive pay for tht same at the rate of time ami a half, ol VI percent, more than our regular pay except hy iicrmiasioii of the Executive 'oinmittoe. y.'csoiv. That' the committee will use I their utmost endeuvers to protect their 1 employers, that I'nion 17 will do the .-.aine, and so instruct its It-legates to the f , "( Vntrul Lahor League." This was agreed to and f'jd by i twelve contractors and builders, and If' the Executive Committee of thelU Union. if i : V V 1 7 ii If - i A v. , MS t i