National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1885-01-12
A NEW UTOPIA ron WORKERS..


A NEW UTOPIA FOR WORKERS.
Tie brilliant Failure Outlined by tho
cooperative Democracy for Dis
charged Clerks.
A meeting of patriots, called together
by sundry insidious special notices In tho
daily press, took place in Grand Army
Hall, Seventh aud l. streets, Sunday af-
tornoon.
At the hour named there was an audi
once of nine including a reporter and DIR.
Mary Walker. On the platform were DIR.
Wilcox, of this city, and john IL. Dom
lovy, of Cincinnati, besides quiet look
ing mRnRikp took no part in the proceed
ings aBee1sAunk into tho corner of tho
window, looking inclined to shrink into
himself. His nsmo was said to be Phil
Mills. Tho nino men, &C., made
tn emsolves as comfortable rs circum-
stances would permit and awaited de-
volopments. Some evidently desired
political positions, whilo others sought
opportunities to shine in society, not 80
many laundering after labor, though 1t
was to DO pleasant and literally re-
warded." Several of those present had
never been knowh to do any work IL thoy
could help it. But they all wanted
place in tho Utopia described In the
notice.
DIR. Wilcox opened tho ball by rociting
the objects of the meeting as stated in the
call, and then introduced Mr.. Donlevy.
Tho latter appeared In Prince Albert
coat, which he employed his hands, when
not otherwise engaged in thumping tho
table, to button aud unbutton. His man
ner was earnest and emphatic, his 1ow Of
words not at all times keeping pace with
his need of them, though his prospectus
formula was ratified of with tho readiness
of an oft-told tale.
"This organization Is intended to pro-
vide the best food, the best clothes-its
members are compelled to wear tho best
clothes-and
NICE HOMES FOR ALL WHO JOHN"
no commenced. "The entrance fees are
pooled, and as soon as $1,000 is In hand
tho first man who joins gets house
built for him, and ropsys the cost in easy
payments without interest; there Is no
possibility of the association removing u
member unless no is an idler; tho iuitia-
ton fee Is $3.50, but So Of this may DO
received back at once in household sup
plies, or If tho member Is not satisfied ho
may receive 1t in cash; tho most timid
may come in by an inclined plane of ten
cents per week, and whom ho has investl-
gated tho association, and it him, Doth
being satisfactory, he can be admitted to
full membership on paying the balance.
| We pay man his full salary whom sick,
and by an assessment when male mem
Der dies, give his widow II clear title to
his house. Now | would BIO pleased to
answer any inquiries"
II would like to hear the bylaws
read" suggested DR.. Mary.
"Wo are going to tako from 100000 to
10000 tranps, that is tho best men in
tho country, laborers, aud give them all a
chance to DO happy, frame their own
municipal laws, and own themselves in
Our City"
where is it located2" asked one of tho
audience, with visions Of the Everglades
or of Alaska.
"In Gilmor county, Wost Virginia, on
the banks of the Big Sandy rivor, fow
miles from Cincinnati, and in part in
kentucky. We wish to control the pro-
ductiou and distribution of wealth; to re-
duco the hours of labor, so as to increase
the ratio of wages; whom We get in good
shape we will make it q
CRIME TO WORK OVER TWENTY-FIVE
HOURS A WEEK."
"How do families get thero?" asked
DR.. Mary; docs the association furnish
them ticketsP"
II suppose it would in special circum
stances, but we build anywhere. If you
want a house on + street when your TURF
comes, and each members turn comes IL
rotation, commencing with tho frat to
Join, you can have one not to exceed
$4,000, and If it burns down we will re
build" 81
} ''My question is not answered." per
. sisted DIR. Mary.
} "Oh! wo will move you there, certainly
When the 10000 government employees
who will have to go on the 4th of Marcel
join the association. as l expect they will
we will get 100000 from congress t
move them all to Our City. Congress
does not like to give money out, but il
does it whom it has to-"
"Aro women admitted on an equa'
standing with men?"
eyes, nam; If you 90 there and &c
elected to any office you will Serve.'
~ hope gentlemen will take advantag
of the time and como forward; it's only
, a trife," said Mr.. Donlevy, after pause
ave invited all Washington" no re
: sumed after another pause, ito come witt
. us this afternoon, and it's not our fault |
. they didn't come. 1t will not be man,
weeks before the whole city will DO talk
ing about u.s."
Some new arrivals seeking information
; at this time, Mr.. Donlevy again unfoldet
the great future in store for member:
"Your salary is continued whom yo
arc sick" he said, in concluding, mot as
charity but as tribute to labor"
"The object" he said in answer t
a query, sis to gather in all tho none,
, that is now lying idle in the saving
banks throughout the country and pu
it to use."
, Several members of the audience, VIII
had by this time enlarged to about
score, joined the inclined plane, receivin
an orange colored card with their names
numbers, and tho amount and date of tn
subscription inscribed thereon in pencil.
The mystery of the &c. d." initial
was explained by tho statement that tn
organization is tho cooperative domoc
racy, strictly non political. The meet
ing finally adjourned for one week.
TRY three lines In THE REPUBLICANS "Want
columns. Three times, - cents.