Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-07-18
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Judge Smell and sire Labor I-niops.

THE JUDGE RECEIVES y THREATENING LETTER
AND MAKES y FEW EXPLANATORY REMARKS
On IT'S POSITION ToWAED LABOR O9GAN!ZA-
TONS.
Since Judge Smell gave his views on labor
unions, in the Police Court last Wednesday.
comments have been made By tho newspapers
IN ali parts OF the country, and his remarks
have been sharply criticised here and elsewhere
by those friendly TO labor orga a zations This
morning. in the Police Court tlpSIldge asked
the attorney TO temporarily suspend business
as he had Il matter which he wanted to cali
To the attention of the public He said:
Il mad OCCASION several days ago TO dispose nI
case where persons were charged with intirni-
dating workmen. In dlspOsing Of the case
had occasion 10 make certain remarks and in
consequence, among other things, / received
the following threatening letter.
The Judge read the letter which Was as follows:
"BALTIMNRE, July Is 1855.
You had better mind how YOU talk about
Unions, or you will be sorry for II. Any man
that talks about Unions are no men and they
had better watch where they go or they NAV
miss Judge the Place We have bullet. waiting
for such men and any men says says against
the order are dam riskels and S. Of BIS
ana watch yourself.
S.TH
Baltimore"
The Judge continuing said: "Ny remarks in
the disposition OF the Intimidation case were
intended forcibly To impress the defendants
with the Illegally OF their conduct. SO far as
criticise their abuse. Organizations are legiti-
mate; but II they attempt 70 justify violations
OF law, they become dangerous. Ignorant
hind them, will sometimes presume To do acts
which as individuals they would not do. but
when they do this their orsanizaiions should he
careful ana not hastily justify. WAen they do
this they become responsible. II was not such
organizations alone that referred to in dispos-
shows the spirit Of ms.hy men who claim to be
members Of unions EOr such mon and such
unicns Is he represents, society has alone a
feeling OF contempt, aud against them the law
must be enforced without fear"
The letter was scaled in an ordinary white en-.
velope, and postInarked Baltimore, July II,
$50 y. H., and was received in Washington
AT 4 p. III.
The case In question, as printed on Wednes-
day, was where Max and Morris Rosen, union
union tailor named Goidblcdt, tho affair result
ing rom strike among the sailors ut Mr.. Geo.
L. keens establishment. J00Re Smell turned
the letter over to Detective Block.
BICYCLE AND BOATING SHIRTS for men and
way down. Francs, corner Z, b aud ID, the only
strictly one pIice hat and gents furnishing store
IN this city.
EQUITABLE c. u. A4ocIArIoN-Mr. Thos.
Il. Cross, jr., the lumber dealer, has been
elected as director In the Equitable, to nll the
Middleton. He has accepted, and attended
the last meeting Of the board. During the NIB.
10 his native country, Scotland, and other
parts OF Europe, DR.. a. J. schafhirt, first vice
The secretary reported that over 1000 shares
III the ninth issue lad been taken and
paid for, and but 1000 had been authOrizsai.
An order was passed increasing the shares 10
meet tho demand. This issue adds To the
receipts SJ,l37.oO monthly. Shares are 50 So
per month. Assets are $500, 20S Is. john JOY
Edison, secretary, 9l7 b street. second floor.
A CARD.-Until further notice we shall close
our store at six O'Clock y M, except SATURDAYS
We haze been contendiug Tor the Above as the
proper closing hour TOT the summer months Tor
several years. and, failing " secure co-opera-
pendehtly. Ne shall be glad OF sugse .tions
from our patrons should thl3 prove an incon-
yenience TO any one OF oheln.
ELPHOSzO YoUNGs, Grocer.