Evening Star Newspaper, October 25, 1898, Page 11

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They are closely studied by more than three times as many people as PROTECTION’S EFFECT ON INDUSTRY Republicans Now Confident of Success in Both States. STIRRING UP THE VOTERS —— + — Special Correspondence of The Evening Star. CHEYENNE, Wyoming, October 21, 1898. If the election were held in South Dakota and Wyoming today the republicans in both ates would be certain their tickets would be elected from top to bottom. They are anguine in Wyoming that the ‘ood, healthy majority to contrast the re- two years ago. As is the reported ition generally throughout the west, eral apathy has been very great in two states. The big audiences at- tending meetings two years ago have, as a rule, been lacking this campaign, both par- ties having had mere handfuls of people at their rallies early in the campaign. ‘This general apathy is considered a good Indication by some of the republican lead- ers, but it must be admitted by the prudent and conservative republican leaders that as yet they must consider this prevailing apathy on the part of the voters on the op- position as an unknown quantity, in view of the apparent intensity of their feelings on the silver question two years ago. in uth Dakota the popuiists have swal- lowed the democrats, while in Wyoming the silver democrats have swallowed the popu- ists. There straight populist ticket in the field in Wyoming, but it is not causing any concern on the part of either of the other parties and will not, it is estimated, poll over SW) votes. In Western South Dakota. The republicans in South Dakota are working vigorously and systematically for the ccess of the ticket. Owing to the return of prosperity to the farmers in the eastern part of the state the republicans are certain that there is now no doubt to th ult there. They were concerned, however, as to the result in the western part of the state, among the ranch- men and the big mining camps in the Black Hills. Two years ago the ranchmea were rabid, as a rule, in favor of free silver, since they had been led to believe that it was the e fc tion which was > low prices of the horses, cat- tle and s| Cattle on the ranges ‘have been selli from 30 to 100 per cent high- er than two years ago, horses average 150 per ceat more, and sheep and wool have doubled and trebied in price. A iarge per cent of the miners are of for- m birth or ext ction. They are strong nion men h there is no silver ined In th democra yet representatives of AZO SUc- r miners or ty two years ceeded in having the Colorado siiv order them to support the democ: popu cket as a “union measure. ning camps followed thi At Lead City, however, w ‘ gold mines in America are located, ft the miners disregarded the order, a result the republican ticket ad a majority, the only gold or s camp in America that supported atic of the x tion. ve have been unable to get big campaign in the westera por- tion of the state. Stirring Up the Voters. The republicans are now sure that the S$ and ra di: will give blican majority this fall. The te committee secured through the nation- al congressional committee three daies for t tant secretary of the was placed In the lack Hills, October 13 at Rapid Cily, 14th d the popu and at meeting more people went away than couid get into the opera house. From man he republican managers nced that the thing most ir the Voters up on the e day. Mr. Davis unquestionably as no other speaker who has ever he Black Hills has been able to do. th the followed him to Sturgis from d City to hear him speak upon the platform at Sturgis nouncement of their change in L City two other populists Iver republican who had h needed wz sues of did t visited Six men who had been fdentitled populist part Rap Sturgis the night before sat upon the stage at the opera house as enthusi : Support- ers of the present administration. Three special trains carried several hundred peo- ple from Deadwood to attend the meeting. Representative Knowles, populist candidate for re-election. is said to have advised his committee after the mceting not to attempt to hold any pubifc meeting in Lead City be- fore election, as they could not hope Pave an audience that would bear comp: ison in numbers or enthusiasm. Their how are to see as many voters person- ally as possible, but in this the republican agers are going to follow. The only things that can prevent the going republican this year are the tacties the } are using in slinging mud at the candidates on our ticket,” dec a member he state committee. nothing that might prejy- of are stopping at dice a vote in their favor.” Amwurensive Attitude of the Democrats This statement also gives the state of affairs in Wyoming. The whole campaign of the democrats thus far has been con- fined to attacking the republican candi- dates. This ts especially true of the at- tacks on the republican candidate for gov- ernor. Frank W. Mondell ts making a vigorous campaign for his election to Congress. It is conceded that he will lead his ticket, and from reports from the county committees will be elected by at least double the ma- Jority of his opponent two years ago. He is popular with all classes of citizens, and many democrats are openly supporting him. Although the Wyoming republicans had a stiver plank in thetr platform four years ago, they are solidly and squarely on the St. Louis platform, and are campaigning along the lines of sound money, protection and expansion. Effect of Protection. Protection has added millions of dollars to the state in the rise in the price of wool, sheep and, cattle. It has also developed many coal mines throughout the state, and this industry is now fast becoming the leading industry In the state. Before the protective tariff the coal that supplied the northwestern part of the United States came mostly from British Columbia. Not only have scores of new mines been open. ed In the past two years in Wyoming, but two new towns have sprung {nto existence in the coal sections, Diamondville and Kemmerer. Two years ago over 75 per cent of the rathway employes were against the republican ticket; today the railroads have not trains or engines enough In Wyo- ming to carry on the passenger and freight business, and the railway men have for eighteen months had full time and full wages. A number of the local newspapers which were free silver papers two years ago are now supporting the national ad- ministration and the state ticket. The evi- dent ity is taken as convincing proof that the state will return to its olf place WASHINGTON. D. C., TUESDAY. OCTOBER 25 1898-FOURTEEN PAGES read any other paper. in the republican column, but the apathy that has prevailed has been somewhat dis couraging. The republicans have had Webster Davis, vho is campaigning in the states w went overwhelmingly democratic two years ago for three dates, and each meeting w: greater in size and enthusiasm than any the great silver leaders have been able to stir up in the state. Mr. Davis spoke at Laramie, Cheyenne and Evanston, the three leading cities of the state, and standing room was at a premium at each meeting. So far as these cities are concerned the state committce is confident that they will be carried with big majorities, as even the oppositina pa- pers have been unable to criticise Davis’ arguments and the enthusiasm of the meet- ings. ——— AMUSEMENTS. LAFAYETTE SQUARE OPERA HOUSE. —That gleeful gentleman with the resilient anatomy, Mr. Jeff. De Angelis, inaugurated his present starring season at the Lafayette Square Opera House last night. It is not so much the way Mr. De Angelis sings his songs that fastens the listener's admira- tion as the way he dances them. If nis vocal range is somewhat limited and the quality of his tones slightly impresstonistic at times these facts are compensated for by the amount of space he can cover with unerring accciracy in a pas de seul. He ha the true humorous spirit in reciting his lines, and has in so many ways proved his abilities to entertain that the large audi- ence last night received him at his first ap- pearance on the stage with an overwhelm- ing vote of confidence: There are a number of poin which mark he Jolly Mus- keteer” as a “comic” opera in distinction from other v rties. Instead of a first and a second tenor, its cast presents a first and a second comedian as the rare birds of the occasion, and the leading soprano is com- pelled to divide the honors of the st se with the frolicsome soubrette. Mr. Stani saus Stange, to whem the public is indebted for many good things in the way of liter ture Zor the lyric stage, probably had these conditions in mind when he wrote “The Jol- ly Musketeer.” He may have depended upon them to prevent his stery from be- coming more melodramatic than comic. He approaches his libretto with deep respect, not to say awe, and at the close of the first act leaves the comedian in a predicament, which, although it gives Oppertunity for a stirring finale, is so serious ‘that there is danger of forgetting his professiénal char- acter and genuinely sympathizing with him, The sccond act develeps more comed Some matrimonial and suietdat compli tions are introduced, which call up, not at all unpleasantly, the shades of the late anki Poo and the Lord High Executioner. © versification presents excellent oppo! tunities for Mr. Julian Edwards and he has interwoven some brisk and catchy ditties with composition of substantial merit. The quintet, “Oh, Happy Day,” was es- pecially appreciated, being redemanded sev- i Miss Bertha Waltzinger made » chance which a very pretty waltz song in the second act afforded. Miss Maud Hollins was agreeably in evidence as young woman about whose affections the plot largely turns. Harry MeDonough ably seconded the efforts of Mr. De Angelis asa funmaker. He held his own in the third act in a highly amusing dance duet with musical — embellishments—embellish- ments whic! re not to be un- restimated even though they were slight- subordinated, for after the audience tiled out the tune to “Woman, Woman, Source of all Our Bliss” might be heard here and there from many whistlers. Mr. Van Rens- selacr Wheeler was the romantic hero of the piece. In spite of the fact that he was plainly not at his best last night his per- formance won him liberal and deserved ap- pl cal songs were called for ould be no suspicion that every the repertory had not been ex- The stage direction was efficient, the case with productions with urd Barker associates him- y and costuming com- bined gorgeousness and good taste in the manner characteristic of the management of Mr. B. D. Ste Comic opera is large- verse in hausted. ly a matter of taste, but there is a varied sortment of jest and melody in “The Jol- Musketeer” which can hardly fail to » a responsive chord of hilarity. The s the somew! rare merit of con- and the music has solid excellences rannot fail to attract a liberal and appreciative attention. THE NATIONAL Della Fox entert THEATER.—Dainty ned a host of friends in her usual charming manner at the Na- tional theater last evening. The vehic! for the display of her well-known talents a musical comical melange, entitled The Little Host.” It is deseribed on the Els as an oneratic comedy, and as there was plenty of singing, daneing and merry- making the description may be allowed to stand. It was the joint work of Mess-s. Edgar Smith and Louis DeLange, wno have written several creditable laughter proveking pl . It was written especially for Miss Della Fox, and’is a@mirably suit- ed to her charming personality. That the people of this city havé 4 warm spot in their hearts for her was xlearly demon- strated b: he spontancity and cordiality of their greeting last evening. A double encore and a magnificent bouquet of chrys- anthemums rewarded her opening solo, and at the close of the first act she was twice recalled before the curtain. She tsn’t much of a singer, it is true, but she realizes her limited vocal powers and makes no effort to exceed them. The play hinges on the exposure of duplicity on the part of a father and a son who pose as models of propriety, but who take every opportunity of satisfying their taste for the question- able pleasures of the “Tenderloin.” Miss Della Fox takes the part of Margary Daz- zie, an actress who has made a hit as Willie Everdrop, and she masquerades through the play in that character. Mas- culine costumes suit her style of beauty and she is exceedingly chic and cute as a young swell, both in evening cress and in a golf suit. She has good suprort in Hugh Chilvers, who impersonates her lover, and in Miss Alice Johnson, an operatic asso- ciate, who do the principal singing part: in Mr. R. E. Graham, the hypocritical father; Mr. igene O'Rourke as the hon- jovial bookmaker, and in Mr. John C. Slavin, as the blundering, excitable com- porer, who maintain the fun of the piece, send In Miss Mabel Bouten, the ingenue * who knows it all” and who does a graceful bit of dancing. There is an_ excellent chorus of really young and beautiful maid- ens, who add grace and animation to the performance. Their costumes are rich and tasteful and are calculated to display their physical charms to the best advantage. There is just enough plot in the play to enable the princtpals to exhibit their spe- cialties and sufficient beauty, wit and mel- ody to dissipate the “blues.” Summing {t up, “The Littie Host” serves wholesome infectious fun in its pleasantest phase with- out the least suggestion of indelicacy. COLUMBIA THEATER.—It looked everybody was “Going to the Races” last night. Long before the Columbia Thea opened a line of. “gallery gods’ extended from the 12th street door up to and around into F street. When the custain rose the orchestra was filied, the balcony packed and the gallery jammed. Everybody was in jolly humor and as ready to respond to the comedians as racers to the starter’s gong. The fun started early, and through the first act the audience fairiy screeched. The climax, where the fat boy jumped from the burning building, and where tie antediluvian fire engine and horses came to the rescue, absolutely convulsed everybody, and the big men sitting in front were rer apoplexy t ever before fa their "There were plenty of youngsters in il parts of the house, and their shrill shricks of laughter were almost as comical as the action of the play. To say that the audience was pleased puts it mildly. “Going to the Races” admirably serves the purpose of the Brothers Byrne in intro- dueing their semi-pantomimic comedy work. It ts in three acts and numerous scenes, nearly all nevel, all handsomely staged and elabtrately devised. Of course no one expects a plot in a spec- tacular pantomime, and they are not dis- appointed. The actions speak louder than words, although there are just enough of the latter to bring out the point the situations and to prepare the audience for the next move in the game of mirth. Act i shows the interlor of an apart- ment house and the exterior of a hotel in Washington. Act 2, an airshiv higa in the heavens, which, at the end, is sent revolv- ing in space, the occupants rolling around like a boy in a barrel. Act 3 shows the paddock of a race track, with five fine horses poking their noses at the audience through the doors of their barn, and also a race track, over which the quintet of racers make a dashing race. During the second act John F. Byrne anid Helene Byrne give clever specialties, the former's lightning chalk pictures receiving hearty encores. In the third act, the Jonn Byrne troupe of acrobats, dressed as jockeys, give @ remarkable exhibition of somersaulting, tumbling ard leaping. Clever work was done by Helene Byrne, as Carrie Overweight; Kate Benneteau, as a Salvation Army tasste, although the play would not lose humor !f the part were elim- inated; and Bertyne Mortimer, as Bettie Stratght. James Byrne, Andrew Byrne and John F. Byrne were very amusing as sport- ive characters. H. M. Herbert, Fred B. Sawyer, Ed. Moreland and Ortie Walton were lively assistants. Many other satis- factory people fill out a very tong cast. Those who want horseplay, slap-stick, knock-about, pantomimic comedy, will see “Going to the Races” this week and not regret the experience. ACADEMY OF MUSIC.—“The Prisoner of Zenda,” the romantic play Edward Rose evolved from Anthony Hope's novel, has been seen here before, and with E. H. Soth- ern In the leading role: As is his habit, Mr. Sothern always played to crowded houses and the work was pronounced a glowing success. ‘The Prisoner of Zenda” presented last evening at the Acad- emy of Music. As in the past, it was greeted by a crowd>d house, and, with no intention of detracting from the reputation of Mr. Sothern, it may be truthfully said that it would be difficult to believe that even Sothern and his company could have interpreted the lines with better effect or more artistic finish. A carefully selected and able company, under the direction of Mr. Daniel Frokman, is presenting the play, and the costumes, scenery and ef- fects are fully up to Mr. Frohman’s high standard. The dual role of the Red Elph- berg and Rudolph Rassendyll is assigned to Howard Gould, a young actor of ex- ceptional ability, who is versatile as well as talented and conscientious. Miss Mar- garet Fuller is a beautiful Princess Flavia, and shared the honors with Mr. Gould. Work of an equally excellent character was performed by Miss Helen Strickland as Antoinette Ge Mauban; Albert Perry, as the Black Elphberg; R. F. McClannin, as Col. Sapt; Mace Greenleaf, as Fritz von Tarlenheim; Robert Conness, as Captain Hentazau; Benjamin Monteith, as Bertram Bertrand; George Friend, Willis Page, Fred Summerfield, Duncan Harris, Edgar Mac- Gregor, Carrie Prince, Miss Huyler and Miss Welles. GRAND OPERA HOUSE.—The “Finish of Mr. Fresh,” another musical melange of the farce comedy order, was given its in- tial performance at the Grand Opera House last night. Like all plays of its class, there Is only the faintest semblance of a plot in the “Finish of Mr. Fresh,” and what thece is merely serves as a vehicle to introduce some very clever specialties. It is intended only to produce a hearty laugh, and in this it was fairly successful last night, although there was some evidence of slightly ragged work on the part of the company as a whole, which will no doubt be smoothed down with time. Above all the play is clean and depends on the genuine clever- ness of those in the cast rather than an appeal to prurient indecency. There was a large audience which ve marked evidence of appreciation of the good things in the play. Mr. Al. Wilson tcok the lead in the spe- cialty line, his German dialect, jokes and songs being far above the average usually heard in that line of entertainment. Belle and May Stewart were amusing in their specialties. Charles B. Ward was very good in his Bowery songs and impersona- tions, as were also John and Nellie Me- Carthy in their “Wall Street Broker" spe- cialty. Fanny Bloodgood sang “She Was Ered in Old Kentucky” with good effect, and Katharine Klare was particularly clever in her German monologue and songs. The song "I Guess I'll Have to Telegraph My Baby,” by George W. Day and the company, has a catchy air which is likely to leave an echo among the tunes one rs on the streets. ‘The Finish of Mr. Fresh’ will continue during the week, with the usual matinees on Wednesday and Saturday. KERNAN’S LYCEUM THEATER.—There is much to be said in praise of Rice & Barton's Gaiety Company at Kernan’s this week. While there are no startling artisis or particularly bright situations, the per- formance, as a whole, is bright, snappy and full of ginger. This is in marked con- trast with the recent efforts of vaudeville companies, and the large audiences at both performances yesterday were well pleased. This is the first time in several years that Rice and Barton have been together, and these worthy comedians kept the fun geing from the rise of the curtain. In the open- ing burlesaue, which is in three acts, “Maud of the Tenderloin” is the attraction about which the entire company centers. It is a jumble cf fun dished out in liberal proportions by several good comedians and a score of pretty girls. There is consider- able clean entertainment in the olio, which includes Frankie Haines, Barton and Eck- hoff, Swan and Bambard, Touhey and Mack, Miles and Raymond and Mlle. E! sieta. Little Africa appeared to advantage in a weird dance, very suggestive and naughty. “Naughty Coney Island,” as an afterpiece, was 2. success. WAR-GRAPH.—The great Edison War- Graph of thrilling moving pictures at Met- zerott Hall, next to the Columbia Theatz entered upon !ts fifth week yesterday afte: noon and evening. The crowds have been 80 great that peonle have been turned away. The entertatnment is employed by charitable organizations, benevolent ordera and churches as a medium for benefits which have beccme very ular. ‘The views of ‘‘the burial of the Maine victims,” “the taking of Spanish outpost” and the ever popular “grand naval review and fir- ing of salutes by the victorious squadron” retain enthusiastic favor. The many var views are filled with stirring interest. TIM MURPHY.—Ople Read, the novelist, and Frank S. Pixley, a newspaper writer of Chicago, the authors of “The Carpetbag- ger,” the new political, romantic comedy, in which Pim Murphy wilt be seen at the Columbia next week, have supplied that well-known comedian with a role which, he says, fits him better than any part he has ever had. The carpetbagger, in real life, was tfe only czar that American civéliza- tion ever produced. He was here only a short time, but while he stayed he was the liveHest. oddest, shrewdest and most auto- cratic fellow on_evrth. In the play, ‘The Carpetbagger,” Mr. Murphy is seen as an x-Chicago auctioneer, who is sent south in 1887 as governor of Mississippi. It is a liv- ing character, and had many a counterpart in the years that saw the “carpetbag” ele- ment dominant in the southern states. Mr. Murphy's company has been selected with considerable care, and is said to be an usually strong organization. Prominent in the company is Miss Dorothy Sherrod, a charming and rarely beautiful woman, who easily ranks among the foremost of Ameri- ca’s younger actresses. —— Wants Quickly Filled. At this season, when so many are scek- ing situations, and, on the other hand. so many seeking employes, it is of interest to know that advertisements under the classifications Wanted Help and Wanted Situations are inserted in The Star at a charge cf 15 cents for fifteen words. ————— Charges Dismissed. i ‘The charge of neglect of duty recently preferred agairst Policeman Char'es H. Evans has been dismissed by the District Commissioners, who have also dismissed a similar charge preferred against Policeman Dennis O'Donoghue, the latter being‘ cau- tioned that the revolver shall only be made ‘ase of im extreme cases: BABCOCK AND LABOR Withdrawal of thé Charges Recently Preferred Agaimst Him. RESULT OF EXHAUSSIVEINVESTIGATION i Central Labor UniontSpecial Com- iH mittee Submits its Report. ADOPTED BY .FHE UNION The Central Unton, at its regular meeting last night, received and adopted the report made by the special committee ap- pointed several weeks ago to investigate the charge that Representative Babcock of Wisconsin, chairman of the House commit- tee on the District of Columbia, was not favorable to organized labor in the District. The report was favorable to Mr. Babcock and was as follows: 4 “We, your committee appointed to inves- tigate certain charges against Representa- tive Babcock as being an enemy to labor and opposed to the eight-hour law made by a delegate of this honorable body in open meeting in defense of a protest produced by him condemning the: said Representative Babcock for opposing suffrage in the Dis- trict of Columbia, and also to obtain full particulars regarding the production of the said protest in this body and the facts re- lating to the printing, etc., of the same, beg leave to submit the following report: “At a regular meeting of the Central La- bor Union September 19, 1898, the protest in question was presented by Delegate Spohn and passed: Accompanying this re- port is a copy of what purports to be the protest passed by this body, but which can- not be found on the secretary’s minutes. The secretary, on being asked the question why the protest was not spread on the min- utes, said that the matter was brought up at a very late hour in ‘the night and he was very busy writing up the proceedings of the meeting and overlooked the matter. Presi- dent Szegedy, on being asked why he had not required the delegate to hand the protest over to the secretary; stated that Delegate Spohn mavie the remark that it was so poorly written that he was afraid it could not be read, but that he would rewrite it and send it to the secretary for the signatures of the officers and the seal ‘of the union, which received by the secretary just two weeks after its introduction and passage, according to his statement. The Proof Submitted. “In proof of this Secretary Feeney read a letter from Mr. Spohn which stated that the circular was inclosed foy the signatures of the officers and the seal of the union. This letter was dated September 30, 1808. The protest was passed September 19, 1808. “President Szegedy says that he permitted this as a courtesy to Delegate Spohn, be- cause he hadn't the remotest idea that the protest would not be sent at once to the secretary, as was represented it would be. “We find from the evidence that the pro- test was printed at the office of the Trades Unionist. Mr. Phillips, the _ proprietor, stated that the copy was furnished him by Delegate Spohh end contained the signa- tures of the president, and secretary, and that he delivered them to the democratic campaign committee, as Mr. Spohn directed him to do, when the order for the printing was given. Mr. Phillips:says Mr. Spohn told him that Mr. Kerr, the chairman of the democratic committee, would pay for the printing. Mr. Kerr, en being asked about the circular by your eommittce, stated that Mr. H. J. Schultles aeeompanied Mr. Spokn to headquarters and 4ntreduced him as an ex-president of the Cchtral Labor Union. We asked Mr. Kerr if he had known that the Central Labor Union had not author- ized Mr. Spohn to make arrangements for the printing of these circulars would he have agreed to pay for them, and he said he most certainly would mot, and as it was he only agreed to pay: part of the bill, and understood that the Cemtral Labor Union would pay the balance. He says Mr. Phil- lips presented’ a bill to ‘him for the full amount, and, rather than have any trouble over the matter, gaye ,his personal check for $20. Forwarded to Mr, Babcock’s District. “He says they were immediately for- warded to Mr. Babcock’s district for dis- tribution. Mr. James L. Norris, treasurer of the democratic committee, stated that the first intimation he had of the circular was that some one put a copy on his desk, and after reading it he tore it up. He says no bill was presented to him for the print- ing of the provest. Mr, Spohn, in the first examination, was asked how the demo- cratic committee knew anything about that protest. His answer was that the day after the passage of the protest by our body he met a man on 7th street, a re- publican, who said he could tell him how he could get the protest circulated, and directed him to go to the democratic head- quarters. “Mr. Spohn objected to giving the gen- tleman’s name without his consent, be- cause he was in the employ of the govern- ment. He said he offered the protest at democratic headquarters as a campaign document, because he thought this would be the most effective way of injuring Mr. Babcock. The second time Mr. Spohn ap- peared before the committee he was asked if this gentleman he had met on 7th street accompanied him to the democratic headquarters, and he answered he had, and that it was through his influence that the protests were printed. “Mr. Herman Schulties appeared before the committee and stated thet shortly after he had seen something in the news- papers about an action in the Central La- bor Union against Mr. Babcock on the suf- frage question he was approached on 7th street by Mr. Spohn, who stated to him that Mr. James L. Norris had directed him to Mr. Kerr to get the protest printed, but that he was not acquainted with Mr. Kerr and would like for ‘hirg to go with him to the democratic headquarters and tntrotuce him. Mr. Schulties says he !s very enthu- silastic on the subject. of suffrage in the District, but if he had been aware of the fact thut the Central Labor Union had not instructed Mr. Spohn to go to the demo- crats with this matter, and that the presi- dent and the secretary had not signed the protest, he would have refused to take any part in the affair. He says he feels he has been made a tool of by Mr. Spohn. Your committee asked Mr. Kerr if he was satisfied with the resalt of the issuing of the circular, and he ‘said not, as the pub- Neation of the matter in the newspapers before the cireular reached its destination destroyed its effect. “We find from the names of President Szegedy and Secreta Feeney were used withowt their knowledge, and that the protest was delivered to the democratic campaign committee as a cam- paign document without the authority or sanction of the Central Labor Union. Mr. Spohn’s Charges. “The following charges were made by Delegate Spohn against Congressman Bab- coe! “First, that he was opposed to the elght- hour law. Three witnesses testified that they were at the Capitol when this bill passed, and that Mr. Babcock told them he was in favor of and would support the bill. Mr. Babeock stated to the committee that he favored the! bill. There was no opposition at all to the bill. +: ***Second, that.he favored-the Me:ropoll- jtan. Street.Cat Company while there’ was @ boycott on their read, > allowing them ‘a franchise to extend ir tine . and- not, allowing the Knights ef Labor a hearing” idence that tne on the bill when he had promised to do And also that he had refused to intercede for the men who had been discharge’ on account of being members of the Knights of Labor.’ “Mr. Babcock stated to the committee that he did intercede for these men, and even went so far as to get a meeting of the board of directors so that the Knights of Labor committee could have a hearing. One of your committee says he remembers the time the board was called together. and that it met in Mr. Babcock’s office, and the labor committee appeared hefore it. Mr. Babcock states that the legislation re- ferred to in this charge was asked for through a petition signed by the residents benefited by the extension, and that the president of the road came to his office and told him he did not want this Jegisia- tion at that time and asked him to kecp the bill from passing. Mr. Babcoci seys he got this legislation through because those citizens Hving in that neighboriood sald they were compelled to waik to the cars and it was an imposition. Metropolitan Railway Bill. “This bill passed the House as an amend- ment to Senate bill 2928, which went to a conference committee and was changed to read as follows: ““That the Metropolitan Street Railway Company be, and is hereby, authorized and required, within six months of the approvai of this act, to extend the lines of its un- derground electric system from the inter- section of Connecticut avenue and Florida avenue northward along Columbia road to @ point on the west side of 18th street ex- tended: Provided, that the coi pany is hereby authorized to raise and sell such an amount of its capital stock as wil, at the market value, cover the cost of con- structing. and equipping of the extension herein provided. J. W. Babeock, G. M. Curts, J. D. Richardson, managers on Part of House; James McMillan, Charies J. Faulkner, managers on part of Sena Page 2155, Congressional! Record, ifty fourth Congress.’ ““Third, that Mr. Babcock fathered a bill which gives a complete monopoly to tie railroads in the District and deprives hack- men of position: “On this question we shall have little to say, because we do not think it affects labor or labor organizations to any extent, as it will take as many men to drive the hacks belonging to the railroad compa’ as it would those owned by some one e We find, also, that the same condition ists in most of the large cities. Evidently the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Com: is not imbued with the idea that it is a monopoly, as it will not take advantage of the opportunity. Charges Rat Printing. “Fourth, that in 1896 the republican campaign committee had their printing done by the Feister Press Company, a no- torious rat coacern.’ “Mr. Babcock, in answer to this question, referred to his books and showed your committee where, in 1896, the Feister Press Company did some printing for them. We examined the Ist closely and found that out of 150 orders printed that year fiftesn had been given to this concern. Mr. Bab- cock says he has given positive instruc that the label must be on all documents that the law will allow it to go on, and that as soon as he discovered this was a rat concern he gave them no more orders. He states that before having their paign book of 1898 printed, they recei bids for the work and could hav. on this publication alone $350 by having it printed in an office which was not entitled to the . that Mr. Babcock introduced a bill and had it referred to his committee, which would, if passed, benefit labor em: ployed in the building industry in the Dis- trict, and then.quietly pocketed the bill.’ Clerk’s Statement. “We called on the clerk of the District committee in regard to this matter, and was furnished the following statement, which speaks for itself: “ “WASHINGTON, D. C., Oct. 20, 1898. ““At the request of the investigating committee of the Central Labor Union, I, Harry W. Barney, clerk of the committ on the District of Columbia, House of Rep- reseatativ Fifty-fifth Congress, make the following statement in relation to H. R. 10108, “Relative to the payment of claims for material and labor furnished for Dis- trict of Columbia buildings.” This. bill was introduced by Representative J. W. Babcock, April 26, 1898, and on that dae referrel to the committee on the District of Columbia, and ordered to be printed. The official copy was delivered to me the following day, April 27, and, as there was a legal point involved, the bill was that day referred to the subcommittee on judiciary, of which Representative John J. Jenkins of Wisconsin is chairman, the other mem- bers being Representatives Shannon. Sprague, Richardson and King. Until the bill was examined by this subcommittce and reported to the full committee, no fur- ther action by the committee could be tak- en. A great many bills having legal points involved were referred to the subcommittee on judiciary, and this one was not definite- ly acted upon by the subcommittee before Congress adjourned, July 8, 1898. “ (Signed) HARRY W. BARNEY.’ Interview With Mr. Babcock. “Your committee called on Mr. Babcock. He stated that he had always been in favor of labor;that he had been a labcrer himself, having, in 1872, begun piling lumber as a day laborer. We find from his own state: ment and from two other witnesses that Mr. Babcock aided a committee from the plate printers of the bureau of engraving and printing in their opposition to the use of steam presses for the government. He was also instrumental in getting the in- dustrial commission bill through Congress. “Mr. Babcock insisted at the time the Belt railway bill was brought up in a regu- lar committee meeting that no action be taken with reference to reporting it to the House until the unpaid wages to the em- ployes were guaranteed by the bondholders, and a check for $5,000 was deposited with a party mutually selected by the represen- tatives of the employes «nd the bondhold- ers, to be immediately paid upon passaz> of bill. The employes rec»ived thar wages promptly after the bill became a law, and a resolution of thanks was given Mr. b- cock, signed by every employe so benefited who was then living in the city. It ap- peared in The Star of June 8, 1898, and is as follows: “ ‘GRATITUDE EXPRESSED. “Unpaid Employes of Belt Railway Chairman Babcock. “We, the undersigned employes of the Belt Railway Company, hereby tender to Hon. J. W. Babcock and the other members of the committee on the District of Colum- bia of the Hovse of Representatives our hearty thanks for their full recognition and protection of the rights of the unpaid em- Ployes of the Belt Railway Company, in seeing to it that the legislation enaciel at the instance of the bondholders of the Belt Railway Company should be so framed as to require said company, before ob-ain- ing the benefit of said legislation, to fully pay and satisfy the claims of its employes.’ “““The paper was signed in the order given by W. S. Ballenger, foreman; Jas. M. Butler, night foreman; F. A. Russell, con- ductor; J. F. Richter, conductor; A. S. Clark, conductor; J. B. Quick, driver; Leon- ard Griebel, conductor; J. C. Sheets, can- ductor; J. W. Mountain, driver; A. A. Bul- loch, driver; H. Connell, driver; B. B. Smith, conductor; W. H. Thomas, driver; E. H. Kyler, conductor; J. H. Hunter, con- ductor; G. W. Murphy, driver; Wm. Swam, conductor; J. L. Nail, driver; W. Bateman, laborer; M. W. Poole, conductor; William Ruffner, conductor; M. EB. Boarman, con- ductor; W. Wilson, driver; L. G. Conne: conductor; C. W. Poole, night watchma: G. Dechard, driver; H. M. Quinn, driver; J. H. Gates, driver; S. O. Mullen, driver; W.” M. Ball, driver; John Shaffer, drive Cc, McWitllams, dri¥er; J. R. Nally, driver H.' W. Linn, conductor; M. D. Garrisoi driver; J. A. Todd, clerk; 8. R. Lewis, con- ductor; E. H. Fitzhugh, conductor; G. M: ‘Williams, driver; G. Killmon, driver. ‘ “Mr. Dave Gillilan, »who was ‘secretary of Pressmen’s Union Ni ‘D. C., at the-time ‘the Gates that Mrs Babcock voted for’the bil, to Wonder what Merts will say today. sum of | resensorgondonseetontereonanesreseasente dandsoegesserteatonsnngessentonseeseeseeseefeareat see's % Seeeecertes estes Seton Wonder what Merts will say today. October 25, 1898. 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ROGAN’S Mammoth Credit House, 817-819-821-823 7th St. N.W. Between H and I Sts. soeSeadondeaseesmeseesocseageafoatmeseetecieegeeiees It won't cost an We'll arrange the terms to Store if you wish. and that he, with the other members of the House who had supported the measure, was tendered a resolution of thanks by e Pressmen’s Union, which called on ali sister unions in their respective districts to aid and support these representatives. “Your committee were courteously re- ceived by Messrs, Kerr, Babcock. Norris, Barney, Judge Flemming and District Com- missioners Ross’and Wight, and all ques- tions put to the were answered without hesitation. Democratic Testimony. “Judge Flemming, assistant secretary of the democratic committee, having been seen at headuuarters, was requested by your committee to aid it in reviewing Mr. Babcock’s record in Congress on labor mat ters and promised to do so, and kindly marked all parts of the Congressional Rec- ord bearing on the issue, and we subse- quently made notes on the lines suggested by Mr. -Flemming, which are embodied in the report. “Mr. Kerr was asked for an opinion on Mr. Babcock’s record on labor matters and said he did not think he could say much either for or against him on this subject. “Mr. Jas. L. Norris, treasurer of the democratic —— on bret aaa tnd could give us any information on = ject, stated that he considered Mr. Babcock a friend to labor and knew that he had aid- ed labor movements. He says he considers him the best chairman the District of Co- lumbia committee ever had. “After having weighed the evidence, with due consideration, your committe are com- pelled to report that they do not believe Representative Joseph W. Babcock to be an enemy to labor. é “We realize that in justice to the com- mittee and for the wellbeing of the Central Labor Union and organizations herein rep- resented we cannot afford, as an organized body, to unjustly assafl any man. “Tt is the usual custom for committees to make recommendations, but owing to the large amount of matter handled, we only submit the facts in this case and leave it to the sense and judgment of this body to do what they think best in the premises. Re- spectfully submitted, J. F. McCormick, Norman C. Sprague, C. T. Smith, Joseph Buff.” Discussion ef the Report. It will be recollected that the circular re- ferred to was indorsed by the Central La- bor Union, and a resolution adopted direct- ing the president and secretary of the body to sign it,and to officially attach the seal of nization, so that it might be circu- Hes the authority of the C. L. U. in Mr. Babcock’s district. Later, however, those officials declined to sign the circular on the ground that it had been ascertained by them that it was to be circulated by the democratic congressional committee. The appointment of an investigating committee followed, and = report = the latter came vening for discussion. “inne discunsion of the report of the com- mittee was, it was stated, confined mainly to the members of the committee, who re- plied to the remarks of Mr. Spohn. He ob- jected to the character of the report, clalm- ing that its object appeared to be to place Mr. Babcock in the most favorable light possible and to censure himself. He fur- ther charged that the report was more in the nature of an excuse for Mr. Babcock and justified him in all that he had done affecting the interests of labor. He assert- ed that the language of the report was such that he was convinced that the com- mittee was to Mr. Babcock. : ‘Tho a rs of the committee .denied pwhat Mi. Spohn said «and declared that sthey aimed to make an impartial in- tet Deivaot the whole ieiter and’ the: it would be impossible for them to arrive at any other conclusion than that report. to the Central Labor Union. , = Other Business Considered. A communication was read from Richara Rathbun, assistant secretary of the Smithe sonian Institute, relative to the employe ment of B. F. Taylor, who had been given work there. In his letter Mr. Rathbun stated that the party complained of is em- Ployed as a skilled laborer, under the civil service rules, as a bricklayer and mason. The communication was received and placed on file. A communication was also received from the secretary of the "Longshoremen’s As- Soclé .on, requesting that the members of that craft in Washington be organized. The secretary was instructed to inform the writer of the letter that it was impossible ae. a the laborers along the river A letter was read from Wire Trades, whose macnn bane eee strike for several months, asking for finan- cial aid in their struggie. It was Stated that the strike was ended and that the — _ ain = work, and the secre- Hog ny ascertain if such was Prizes Awarded. The committee on Labor day excursion reported that six prizes still uncalled for had been awarded at a second drawing to coupon numbers as follows: 2607, 3446, 722, 569, 408 and 1471. The committee to formulate plans for a tenants’ league reported having met in joint session with a similar committee from the Bullding Trades Council We«ines- day evening last. The committee decided, it was stated, to refer the matter to the allied organizations, with the request that a delegate be appointed from each to meet in joint session with the Building Trades on November 16 to devise plans by which the purposes of the league can be made operative. —————— All Washington an Audience. ‘The Star's “Wanted Help and Situations’” columns are carefully read by thousands daily. Fifteen cents pays for fifteen words, >. Sick Soldiers Recover, Claude McCavley of Company A, Ist D. C. V., who has been lying very ill of ty- Phoid fever, at his father’s residence, 1200 6th street southwest, for the past four weeks, has now sufficiently recovered to pe up and about the house once more. Private Wm. A. Hickey of Company ©, District of Columbia Volunteers, who was taken sick of fever at Santiago, July 26, is recovering. 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