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Haiti Do Trades Unionists realize what a figure they are cutting before the world ? Do they realize that thousands upon thousands of disinterested per sons are looking with deepest interest upon their actions, and wondering what tbe end will be ? Do they realize that organized labor is passing through the fiery furnace at the present timet Have they forgotten the old motto. ■•That in union alone there is strength.'"' There never has been a time in the world's history when corubiued capital has been so determined to crush or ganized labor as at tbe present time; and just at this time, when every man ■, who works for a living should stand j firmly upon principle, and with abated ! breath, arrayed in a solid body, to ward off the blows that our common foe is aiming at us. We find that trades uuions have not only severed them selves from the main body, but they have declared open war against the only labor organization that ever met fully , the needs of all classes and conditions of mankind. Do they wish to have it i understood that they are fighting the I battle as the allies of capital ? Millions certainly look at it in this light. People have come to look upon trades unions as the fossil remains of an institution which, while it has done some good, has utterly failed > perform that for which it was T to elevate and enlighten. After all their years of experience, that higher and nobler organization which they are trying to crucify, found them in a lamentable state of ignorance, not even knowing tbe cause of their! downtrodden condition, consequently in utter ignorance of the remedy. If ever the working classes are wholly emancipated, and feel that sense of lib erty that our forefathers felt after they bad fought and bled for it, it will be to this great educated body (the K. of L.) and not to trades unions that they will be indebted for it. We were at first angry, then grieved, and at last filled with pity for the au thor of the first article on the first page of the Picket, the official organ of the I Cigprmakers' Union, but for the editor we only feel contempt for allowing it space in tbe paper. The article treats of the General Convention of the Knights of Labor, now in session at! Cleveland, O. In referring to the offi- i cers and delegates the writer uses such \ language as, " Vulgar, mountbank, ! loud-mouthed numbskulls, annihilators, etc., etc." Do tbey think that tbe use of such language will tend to lessen the breadth of the chasm which they claim exists between them and the only true labor organizition that ever ex isted. We feel sure that if our General Assembly was not composed of the most level-headed men to be found in the ranks of organized labor, the use of such language would only be sounding their own death knell. But as it is they will, we hope, simply brush them one side as so many annoying insects, aud go on with the transaction of much more important business. As we* read tbe demands made by them upon the General Assembly, we were filled with surprise at their pre sumption. They simply demand every thing and have nothing to give in ex change. Is this fair ? Is this honora ble ? It is evident by their actions thus far, that they have been unearth ing some of the old proverbs, and have come across the following: " Whom • the Gods wish to destroy they first make mad." They have done their utmost to make them mad, but have failed. Destroy them they cannot, and for this they are mad themselves. Let us have peace and harmony, the field is large enough for us all to work in if petty jealousies are kept under restraint. Call a halt, brother workingmen, and reconsider your action. We have no ammunition to waste by firing into each others ranks— The Clarion. m _ —_- •'Just Leave It to Me." Tbe following local drama in one act is commended to the careful attention of both employers and wage workers: Manufacturer —Now, my men, I have your interest at heart and want to give you some good advice. Keep clear of all these Knights of Labor Assemblies and Trades Unions. They disturb business, create discontent, interfere with the plans of employers and are al together bad in their effects. You all know that I am disposed to be fair, and will pay you all I can afford—what I think you are worth. Workman - with meat in his head— . All right, Mr. Manufacturer. By the way, now I think ctv i, sefid that walnut trimmed ash bedroom suit up to my house. Don't make any price on it; you know lam honest and will do the fair thing. I know about what the suit is worth—what you ought to have. I will pay you all I can afford to. Just leave it to me and it will be all right. Manufacturer—Oh, no — couldn't think of doing that; I must fix the price on all the goods I sell—it would be ruinous to do otherwise. Workman —But shouldn't I have tbe right to fix the price of the commodity — furniture—you sell me if you are to arrogate to yourselves the right to set tbe price on tbe commodity—my labor —which I sell you ? Manufacturer —Ah, ah—ahem—but the cases are very different. I see you are not so well posted on the question of labor and wages as you should be. Here —reaching for his coat-tail pocket —is Mr. Hoar's great labor speech, a large number of extra copies of which were printed for the special benefit of your fellows. Just read that—he makes it perfectly clear that we em ployers ought to have the right to pay just what we have a mind to without any interference by Assemblies, Unions or any other combinations of workers. Workman —Oh, Hoar be blessed! When I am allowed to fix the price of the things I buy I won't kick against leaving it .wholly to you as to what wages I shall get. But until then I shall insist on having a voice in setting what compensation I shall receive for my labor—tbe only commodity I have to sell. [Exit Manufacturer soliloquizing: "The country is going to the dogs. I'm afraid the time is coming when we shall no longer be able to exercise our 'inalienable right to hire whom we please, work them as long as we please, and pay them what wages we please." I'll just go and talk with Brother \V. J. Perkins on the situation —he seems to have some very sound views on this labor question."]— Grand Rapids Workman. Richmond, Va., April 15,1884 I take this method of informing my friends that B. F. Durvin's Pile Cure can now be found at all reliable drug gists in the city of Richmond Hoping that my afflicted friends wiil excuse me for introducing my Salve through this channel, in preference to following a circus with it,. and while admitting that it is not the greatest Salve on earth, I still point with pride to the many cures it has effected among my acquaintances in cases of Burns, Cuts, Boils, Corns, and al! complaints where a good Salve was pel .cd. I remain, as of old, yottf-mend, B. F. Durvin. Rotation in Office. The Richmond correspondent of one of the papers says that " thousands of dollars were lost in bets on the election in that city on Thursday last. One man had put up as much as two thou sand dollars on the election of Lee, Democratic nominee for City Sergeant. Scores of other Democrats bet amounts ranging from $50 to $500 on the same result. Of course they lost." Now, it does -seem to use very strange that any sensible man in Rich mond or elsewhere should have been willing to bet even one cent on the election of Lee or the complexion of the Common Council. Even to an out sider the result was apparent from the beginning. The defeat of the Demo cratic party was a certainty from the primary ; and the result should teach our friends there and everywhere hereafter that it won't do to keep the same city officers, or any other set of officers, whatever {heir merit, in office all their lives. They should all—tbe very best of them—be made w stand aside or be turned out every now and then in order to keep tbe political and social atmosphere healthy; and when this rule is abused it will invariably re suit in disaster to the party or indi viduals that practice a different rule. Frequent rotation in office is in indis pensable element in all Republican government and good administration, and when abused or neglected, de serves defeat. Never trespiss too much upon the confidence and liberality of your friends or the people.—Lynch burg Advance. Trades Unions and Knights of Labor. The reports of the Cleveland session in tbe daily papers all over the country are calculated to inspire the public with the idea that there is to be war within the ranks of organized labor, and every one who is connected with the movement knows that there is no such threatened danger. Over-zealous or ganizers of the Knights of Labor have made grievous errors in organizing men who have proved derelict to then trades unions, and some trade unionists have naturally become very sore over the matter. On the other hand, some of our trades unions have committed acts which were altogether uncalled for, and tbe Knights of Labor have justly condemned them. We have no fear, however, but what the conservative leaders on both sides will recognize the importance of harmony and will arrive at a mutually satisfactory understanding. To accomplish this the trades union wreckers and the Knights of Labor defamers must not be permitted to control matters to suit their individual ideas, but the "good men and true' should alone be permitted to consider a question of such vital importance to the great army of American wage workers. The conservative manner in which Bro. Powderly has acted throughout the whole controversy ; his oft-repeated warning to organized labor that there must be no quarrel: and his undis guised contempt for all who have mani fested a desire to prolong the trouble, entitles him to the confidence and respect of tbe working world. He knew full well that in assuming suet a position he would necessarily .mcm the enmity of some of the influential members of the Order, which, in anj other organization, might prove a con sideration for a change of base; bul where the executive office is but 8 thankless burden, as is the case in the Knights of Labor, there is nothing tc require any one who may hold such a position to depart from the right patl in order to secure the favor of hie colleagues. On the other hand, some of the Knights of Labor claim that it waf , fear of losing good positions which in j duced the trades union officials to cal i the recent conference held in this city I This is about on a par with tbe assertion ' tion that the position of General Mastei Workman is a sinecure. There ii hardly an official of a National Tradei Union who could not earn a largei salary at his trade than is paid him at an official. Besides, their day's worl is not over at six o'clock, as it is ofter midnight before many of them are al liberty. They are worse slaves by fai than the journeymen who works for th< capitalist whom we all denounce, at s workingmen are always dissatisfied ! and as a general thing "chronic gram I biers."— Tocsin. SYCLE BROS. DRY GOODS AND FANCY GOODS. 311 BROAD STREET. LOW PRICES FOR JUNE. 50 piece* eif Crinkle" Seersucker. at sc. 1 ease of Cheek Muslin, at sc. KM) pieces of Pique, nice quality, only 3c. R.'st Crinkle Seersucker, at 12je. link anel Itltit- Chambray at Bc\, worth 12} c. 5(1 pieces e>f Strijie'd Seersueke"!", or Gingham, at "<•., worth 12L Brown Chambray at 6Je„ only a fe>w piece's left. Cents* (iauze Shirts at 20c.', worth 25. Gents' <iauze Shirts at 25, .15 anil 5Hc., with long or short sleevw. The' best 60c Unlaunelrieel Shirt in the city. 2 pair of the beat Unhleae'heel J Hose for He. Good t Hose. I! pair for 50c., in n-hkiirlnnl or colored. (.'asiniere for Men anel Boys* wear. Large Stock of Mattings anel Carpets. Oil Cloth from 25c. to $1. Window Shade's with spring rolleT 40c. complete. "White Spreads from 50c. to $6.37. Bargains in Napkins, Table Linen, and Towels. White India Line'ii from sc. to 35c. Ilanilmrgs from Auction, very low. The' beat Dollar Black Silk hi the" city. Summer Silks at a sacrifice. Dtcm (iooils from 5 to 75c. per yarel. If you want a Stylish Dress, look at our te'ii cent Dress Goods. Bargains in Hosiery, Handkerchiefs, Corsets. Gloves, and many other G hwi (".iiniot liie'iitiou for want of space. OUR STORE CLOSES AT 6 P. M. «***■,■: niwO-%., 311 Broad Street, bet Third and Fourth Streets. Mer, W & Gerharl X EVERY DAY FINDS US WlT_i THE SALE OF OUR 50c. UN FULLER STOCKS, MORE VARIED LAUNDERED SHIR IS HAS BEEN ASSORTMENTS, MORE EFFICI- ENT SYSTEM AND LOWER ORDERS ON THEM, NOTVVITH PRICES. STANDING THE LARGE QUAN ot-r nism purrw systfat tity we RECEIVED EVERI ULK ojsa-1 JiiVJi. WEEK THIS SHIRT HAS TO BE HAS MET WITH UNIVERSAL AP- MANUFACTURED IN 1,000 DOZEN PROBATION. IT IS A SYSTEM LOTS TO BE SOLD AT 50c. EACH. THAT WINS THE CONFIDENCE $2.80 IS OUR I DOZEN PRICE; OF ALL WHO DESIRE FAIR AND A RE NOW PREPARED TO OPEN DEALING. GARMENT: WE NEVER CONTEMPLATE TEN CENTS A PAIR SEEMS LARGE PROFITS. THE LOWEST WONDERFULLY CHEAP FOR maDTDTunDr/w »xrr. c,mT>Tnm MENS FULL REGLLAR MADE POSSIBLE PRICE, AND STRICT- BALBMGGAN HALF-HOSE. WE LV ONE PRICE TO ALL, IS SELL THEM AT THAT PRICE. OUR MELHOD OF CONDUCTING LADIES' FINE BALBRIGGAN BUSINESS HOSE, FULL REGULAR MADE, AT lCc. A PAIR, IS THE HOSIERY THE QUANTITY WE SELL BARGAIN OF THE SEASON. MAKES UP FOR LARGE PROFITS. WE SHOW TEN DIFFERENT IN THE OPPOSITE COLUMN WE OF LADIES' 25c HOSE, QUOTE YOU SOME PRICES. W ° N " ■!», MISSES' FRENCH RIBBED L__F--_> LISLE THREAD H< >SE, ALL COL ORS, FULL REGULAR .MADE. AT /Hsr H-i-V >&"\ 2; > c - A PAIR ; yEUY cool for Ao£/v **• *■ SIMMER WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR f3l ' InTT'i l _ 7_TJf4_T_T WE SELL THE PRETTIEST2Sc. «i llrliii----ll MlllH ORIENTAL LACE COLLARS EVKR \m\\ llJlii- -SIIAU |P7X__# SHOWN OVER RETAIL COUNTER. WEHAVE RIBBONS AND LACES 0F EVERY DKSCRII'TION, AND X<V^^*YA*" PRICES WAY DOWN. See our new ,>v ' {AS<) ' jS - MILLER, RHOADS & GERHART, ONE PRICE STOKE, 117 E. BROAD STREET. -*!ANHEUSEft-BuSCH If&fc Brewing Association, ST. LOUIS, 3VIO. •:'SMpnW——_ 1 wiSp Highest Premium Awarded Wherever Exhibited. 1718 E. MAIN STREET RICHMOND, VA. iWVA^-'Wi j REFRIGERATOR COR. UNION & GRACE STS. Mj^pßj TELEPHONE 441- 2/ '^ : SPECIAL ATTENTION PAID TO FAMILY AND SHI PPING TRADE. "^^^^ INTENDING TO MAKE A CHANGE IN MY BUSINESS I SHALL OFFER FROM JUNE 1 MY ENTIRE STOCK OF i DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, BOOTS, SHOES, ftC, ; AT PRICES THAT WILL MAKE THEM SELL. BT. _«B_AJ»» 81 <8 E. BROAD ST., (North SUU.) garthrTghts FOR FURNITURE. 16 GOVERNOR STREET, ODENHEIMER 'TUB HATTB&&GRNTB FURNISHER. LEADER OK LOW PRICES. +• ■*■ ,825 __. Broad. St., - - EicLmciid, Va. , I' TTury __L SL*»*:r €* JT Samuels Skin Shoos, - 11 IN BUHON, LACE AND CONGRESS. F i Sole agent for James Means |S.OO Calf Skin Shoe in Button, Lace and Con gress, the best in the world. b HONEST LABOR, MY OWN MAKE, HAND SEWED BROGANS, RE 1 DUCED TO ISO. ■s. *» m *■ ■ R : ■.«*, 1437 & 1439 Main St. i . ■ ! James W. Carr, IIRON AND BRASS FOUNDER, 3 1511 east Cary street, RICHMOND, VA. FRONTS, G aiTKS, P_HDERS, ANDIRONS, HYDRANT TRAPS, SINKS, IRON AND BRASS CASTINGS, VENTILATORS, &C. PLOW CASTINGS A SPECIALTY. THE «"_H_. SHOE STORE, T. E. O'KEEFFE, 119 E. Broad St. HERMAN C. BOSCHEN, Kuecessor to OoSCHEN & D ROTHER, R S Uoots, Whoes, T S I RUNKS, WATCHELS 507, 509, 511 BROAD ST., Richmond, Va. GEORGE DUNCAN, BOOTS, SHOE& AND * ppc n \ JUr )WF j J_>i i_Wi iIU m m mm mm m>® WHOLESALE AND RETAIL 1717 E.'Main, Richmond, Va. C. O. D. Orders Promptly Filled. Kicliard. "S*7"a,g-ener, MANUFACTURER OF [Fine Cigars 22 S. Fourteenth Street, RICHMOND, - - VIRGINIA. __-S7C _"©_=£ lageners ligars, K. OF L. OR BIG DICK, Made by Union Men and K. of L. $10 REWABX will be paid for information that will loud to the conviction of any person making false am) malicious statements calculated or intended to injure the Standing of the NATIONAL MUTUAL All) SOCIETI OF VIRGINIA. JAMES HUDSON, Manager 1329 E. MAIN ST., RICHMOND, VA. AfIENTS WANTED. WANTED ! ALL TO KNOW THAT IRIBBETT& TAYLOR Wliolesole Fancy Grocers, Confection ers, and dealers in Fruits, Tobacco, Ci gars &c. No. 1316 Main St., Richmond, Va., are agents for JAMES H. Mil k D.l Celebrated Cream Crackers, Fancy Cal.es and Preserves, LARRABEES Snow Flake Wafers and A. GROSS & CO.'S CANDLES. Agents for J. Wright & Co.'s Celebrated Brands of Tobacco— Master Workman & Unknown Knioht. WANTED PURCHASERS FOR Coal Coal Coal. Stove Anthracite, 2,000 lbs, $4.76 Nut and Egg, " " 14.50 Cumberland Smith, 2210 lbs, $4.50 WOOD—Long and Sawed—CHEAP. RO. N. NORTHEN & Ce>., 1111 W. MARSHALL ST., 33. Scli-wa,rz"berg-, FIKST CLASS Merchant * Tailor, 1712 E. Bkoau St., bet. 17th & 18th, Richmond, Va. Dyeing, Cutting, Repairing and Cleaning done in the !>est order. FOUND! Greo. ___. Hundley One square below his old stand, with a full line of GROCERIES & OLD WHISKEYS. WITH F. B. ROBERTSON & BRO., ■Klei'lionf. 48!). 622 East Broad Si Per -Ptirest of MALT LIQUORS, —USE— CONTINENTAL BREWING COMPANY'S LAGER BEER. ROBT. HILL, Jr., MANAGER. J. E. (JUARLES, MANUFACTURER AND DEALER IN CHILDREN'S CARRIAGES, OF ALL STYLES AND GRADES, SPECIAL ATTENTION TO REPAIRING. 310 N. Fifth St., Richmond, Va. fljnfl WORTH OF GOODS FOR $1 rtftft \)U\i CASH AND |1 PER WEEK. OUU / _^_fc^^j^^!l__ : /--^f r , "~ ' l / "^III rr ' sr "'llH "-^'^t-■ ___. i iv ss____B-P^ WE CALL YOUR ATTENTION TO OUR LARGE STOCK OF FURNITURE, CARPETS, MATTINGS, STOVES, REFRIGER A TORS and BABY CARRIAGES. Will sell you any of the above gsods at the lowest prices either for CASH or on the alK>ve LIBERIA!, TERMS. Rothert & Co. \ 505 E, BROAD ST. ASK YOUR GROCER FOR eh /O <P\ 3 Z I BEST J .9 V > / fed * Vo oy s J Manufactured by JOSEPH G. DILL, i aooo Er_t_acK__~r stkeet, richmono, va. ASK YOUR GROCER :fo:r KNIGHTS If LABOR Co-operative MANUFACTURED BY X, OF L- COOPERATIVE CO. 1505 FRANKLIN ST., RICHMOND, VA. d THOMAS & BRO.'S FAMOUS '■ K. of L. UNION MADE s^_» p F. fam, Jones, City Agent. FACTORY 903 E. BYRD ST. RICHMOND. VA RICHMOND STEAM DYEING, CLEANING AND CARPEI CLEANING WORKS. _v_:rs. __.. t. _="_r____. No. 308 north Fifth street, RICHMOND, VA Centlemen's and Youths' Clothing Cleaned, Dyed and Repaired. Ladies' Dresses » Shi.wls, Cloaks, Gloves, &c, cleaned and dyed. Damask and Lace Curtains made t< looi like new. Ostrich Plnmes cleaned or dyed. Orders solicited from the country Goids sent by mall or express. Satisfaction guaranteed. ! W. H. PERKINS, Jr., & Co., MANUFACTUEEBS-OF FINE CIGAES. 7 Factory No. 40. union-made. 9 Governor street, t- i r s = _ur H-TCORPORA-TED I3ST 1861. , Richmond Ice Company, ) (Successors to A. G. BABCOCK.) WHOLESALE AND RETAIL DEALERS IN AND SHIPPERS OF G OFFICE AND DEPOT: BRANCH DEPOT: loot of 17th St., South Side of Dock, No. GO7 East Marshall Street, v__- Tv.uwioNK US. A. D. LANDERKIN, Snpt DRINK THE BEST! —_____j *~ a — n J>- _..,. .... , ". \ ff-Bra J—! \ *E ''■ ni,,_,-.—i ' -^-"- T '", ~ j-. IPs- ?~j . «. Ull_-u»-ft'« *»<»■-., A*£€*«*, ii. ' 1 1890-82-84 MAIN STREET, RICHMOND, VA. B. FLORSHEIM, CLOTHING, HATS AND GENTS FURNISHING GOODS. 328 E. BROAD STREET. COR. 4TH CHEW TOBACCO MADE BY KNIGHTS OF LABOR. BRANDS MASTER WORKMAN __._>t_d UNKNOWN KNIGHT. _Tor Sale By All Dealers. Factory address Box 15, Richmond, Va. c__:__-\*7' HARDGROVE'.S SUN CURED M WARD, GOLDEN GATE, PEACH, SWEET ORANGE, W. BARROW AND CREAM OF THE ROSES. MRS. J. C. DIPNER & CO. FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, COR. THIRD & MARSHALL STS. Everything First-Class in this Line, Telephone -STo. 2. GO TO B.F.TINSLFvY'S, FOR BOOTS, SHOES, TRUNKS, SACHELS And everything usually found in a first class Boot and Shoe Establishment. 623 BROAD STREET. Willie D. Simthall. J. E. Priddy. W. C. CARRINGTON, Ittorney i Counsellor at law, N. E. COB—tCCWTH AND MAIN ST. RICHMOND, VA. SPECIALTIES : Collections, Insurance Claims, and Railroad Litigation. 'IS «!«K OSSI *oo v sjaAioj 'rr*H ?« hoiihj -luxa uo SB[dmtfj3' -f-zi xog - «a 'J^saip ' - S?8 jn}BOBCI pu« mUIJI AJOiOE^ ..-Q -0 -3„ QNV ~SS3OOnS„ ./3llbl83d„ 0% uofraajjs repacks jxeo B AI ITVOI3 ..JttOXHCaHJ.. •1 jo -2 apwn KOINU pa^qapo 'SIOHOIti $ ITYH ajj poo 3 b ?ut;m noi JI lIOWE BROTHEHB, MANUFACTURERS OF The Crow and Globe Cigars, UNION MADE. 1013 W. Clay street. WEIMER & STUBS, . ELBA BUTTER DEPOT S. E. Cor. Belvidere & Broad Sts. ' STRICTLY FIRST-CLASS GOODS KEPT. Goods delivered when desired. ■ -~——_ 1 TICKET Given with each Pound of Butter . BENNO HUTZLER, DEALER IN _Dr3r GroocLs, nSTotions, » BOOTS, SHOES & HATS. No. 220 Broad St., 3 doors al>ove Third, RICHMOND, VA. Clotliine made to order. EPPS & SWEENEY, DEALERS IN GROCERIES, FRESH MEATS, VEGETABIJM &c. FTSH wid OYSTjERS IN SEASON. 508 I7TH ST. WOOD OF BEST GRADES IN YARD. Goods Delivered Free. STOVES! STOVES! , SOUTHERN STOVE WORKS, Stoves made hy Richmond Mechanics and Sold at Prices to suit the times. S.ore Room No. 1434 E. Main St. Every Stove guaranteed. Works 14:2:2 '- and 1424 E. Cary St. ENCOURAGE HOME INDUSTRY. JAMES GUO, MANUFACTURER OF TOBACCO BOXES & PINE CASES. Flooring, Ceiling, Dressed Lumber and Sycamore in Car-load lota or less. LOW PRICES. Office and Factory No. 5 S. 23rd St. i i riTrnrn s,i "' t,n •***■ p 0 aii(| A I*l N I we will mail you Iree a royal. 11 Uli 1 valuahle. sample box of goods that will put you in the way of making more ■ money at once than anything else in Ameri ca. Both sexe9 of ail ages can live at horn, and work in spare time or all the time * Capital not required. We will start you. Immense pay sure for those who start at once. Stinson & Co., Portland, Maine.