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The Labor enquirer., 1886-11-06
RIRyerY Sttll.

At the Universslist's general COZ ven
ton, held recently, at Akron, Ohio, the
folio wing resolution, introduced by Rev
E. NJ Edwards, of Iowa, was unani-
p.ously adopted:
Resolved, That while we rejoice that
chattel slavery has been abrogatsd as it
existed in portion of our country when
this convention assembled here in l94S
and uttered its protest against it, we are
compelled to recognize the fact that hu-
man nature remains essentially the
same; that the greed and uride and am
bition which made such slavery possible
are ever at work anu active in devising
other forms of servitude which tend to
reduce great masses of the people TO the
condition of "hewers of wood and draw
ers of water" for others, and we lament
the obvious fact that some of the laws,
institutions and customs, aud some of
the organizations and economic forces
now at work in the community are dl-
rectlv or indirectly producing results
and conditions between man and man,
contrary to the plainest principles OF
natural Justice and Christian love, and
especially subversivs of that golden rule
which teaches US to do unto others as
we would that others should do unto US.
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LONDON SOCIALISTS.
An Aggressive Crusade to Popularize
Socialism.

LONDON, Oct. 29-The London Social
for the double purpose of keeping the
misery of the poor we'll in evidence, and
and of STIMULATING their propaganda.
The funeral procession which is TO fo!-
low the lord mayors circus show is only
the first of a constant series of agg ressive
demonstrations which are intended to
outwit the authorities and popularize
Socialiam. St. Paul's cathedral is to be
visited some Sunday by perhaps 10000
or 80, 900 of the followers of the body.
The outsides Of clubs and mansions, In.
Guiding the royal palace, are to De mAde
the scenes of simlla- demonstrations.
The exhibition, British museum, and
other public places are, if possible, to be
the scenes of these, gloomy fetes. but the
grand effort is to be made on the occa-
sion of the queens jubilee. The arrange
ments for the lord mayors daY will be
as follows: Arches and banners will be
hung in mournful black, and cynical
picture notices beneath pictorial turtles
will greet welcome to the King of Glut-
tons by the Starving People," and the
like. Flags, black and red, suitably en-
blazoned and noticed, will be profuselv
dotted through the ranks of the pro-
cession, the leaders of which will be
mounted on Grape -draped horses. If
possible the Socialist procession is to
follow Immediately on that of the lord
mayor; but If it is seen that life would
be imperiled among the Yelling crowd
which usually bring up the rear Of the
show wait of a few minutes will be
sounded. Band will play the Dead
March in SAUL" and similar striAns. On
arriving at the law cour,s the processi- n
will be led to the embankment, and a
congeries of short meetings held by way
of Dismissal
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the control of the monopolists. the cor
porations. the men of wealth. Nov NJ
recognize that as well as thew. So fai
as that is concerned they are simply
the exponent of q tremendous column
of workingmen in this country, and not
only of workingmen. b1t of many Of oui
most intelligent thinkers and writer's.
Communists 60 one step further
They believe in having all property in
common. Now, don't say that Com
munist Is not a Socialist, but do say
that Socialist is no mora a Communist
than afree- thinker is of necessity So
cialist, Communist or an Anarchist.
Then there are the Anarchists. They
believe in having no law whatever, in
having no holding Of property. They
would not take the coat off nv back be-
cause that coat is in my possession; it is
my personal property; but they do not
believe that have any right to a horse
that is in stable around the corner, un-
less he is in my actual physical posses
sion. The ownership of property being
taken away, there Is no possibility of
theft. These poor, misguided persons
don't know that this sort of argument.
this kind of unsettlement of affairs, mas
been known and going on since ciyiliza-
sion began and, for all 1 know, since the
human race was started. Rome, Greece,
France and Germany have each had
their trial of it, and now having once' a
glimmer of an idea born in their untu-
tored minds, they seize it with great
avidity and pride themselves upon hav-
ing found something n ew.
"Now, I would be untrue to fact. 1
would be false to my observation, if /
were to say that the Socialists of Chicago
as represented by these former associ-
ates of mine, were bad men, were bad
citizens, just as false as should be if l
were to assume that they sympathized
In any sense whatever with the fulmina-
tlons or the operations of the Anarch-
lists. do not believe they sympathize
with these bomb throwers or extremists
of anv Lature, any more than any self
respecting, COMMUNICATING men do"
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Labor Notes.


At a large demonstration of miners
held in Burgh hall, A1rdrie, on Thurs
day last, speeches of decidedly Social
istic character were delivered by several
of the delegates, and received with
marked approval. Comrade P. Valera,
Of Milan, who was present bv invitation,
delivered short Socialist address, his
sentiments being exceedingly well re-
ceived Afterwards a resolution
moved and seconded by miners dele.
sending greeting to the miners OF
Italy, and expressing the hope that the
miners of all countries would soon unite
and take joint action against the oppres-
sion of landlords and capitalists, was
carried with great enthusiasm, and
handed to Comrade Valera to convey to
the miners of Italy,. G. IN Common
veal
In Central Park, New York, an un-
known man committed suicide in the
lake. When taken from the water a
string was found tied tightly about his
BODY, which had cut into the flesh, evil
IDENTIFY placed there to stav the pangs of
hunger. In New York suicide is a
crime, and yet that was the only way of
relief from intolerahle hunger and des-
About $50 delegates from all the states
and Canada were present in the Metro
politan opera house last Wednesday
afternoon at the opening of the twenty
third convention of the international
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers.
Chief Engineer Arthur, Millionaire De-
pew, Governor Albeit, Rev. D. Talmage.
and other notable persons were among
the speakers. Mr.. Arthur dwelt upon
the harmony between capital and labor
in his usual vein, and also repeated bis
familiar argument against the Brother
hood cooperating for any purpose with
the unions Of other Industries, Mr.. Jay
Gould and other leading capitalists pay
the heavy expenses of the convention.
1t WAS announced that there was great
deal Of business to be done at the ses-
siOn.-Swinton.
Labor agtators are cranks, and close
student of the evils of system which
brings despair and death in the wake of
monopoly is a dangerous fellow, to be
rassed with Anarchists. And yet we
have lived to see many of these cranky
notions enacted into law, and hope to
see many more take the same course
Craftsman.
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The Best Utterance on the Labor oues.
solutions Sociales," translated by Marie
HOMland.

ton.
solutions Sociales," translated by Marie
Howland.
Social Solntons," a semi-monthly
pamphlet, containing each a twelfth
part of an ad nirabe English tr. nslation
of M. Godin's statement Of the course OF
study which led him to conceive the SO
cial Palace at Guise, France. There Is
no question that this publication makes
an era in the growth of the labor ques
ton. It should serve as the manual for
organized labor in its present contest,
since its teachings will as surely lead TO
the destruction Of the wages system as
the abolition movement lead to that of
chattel slavery. Each number contains
articles of importance, besides the ror-
tons of the translation. Many of these
are ira slated from NJ. Godln's cOntri-
buttons to the Soci ,listic propaganda in
Europe.
. Published. as regular issues of the j.
W. Lowell Library, by the j. w. Lowell
Co., IA & 16 VeSey street, New York. N
Y, at 10 cents per number; tie sub
scription Of 81 secures the delivery Of
the complete series.
Contents OF No. 4
The Cooperative Traveller Abroad.
The Festival Of Labor-With all address by
NJ. Godin.
The Ethical Movement-Its Recent Festival.
Puget Sound Credit Foncier
Contemporary Comment.
Across the Continent for 81, and
Social Solutions. By NJ. Godin. Translated
by Marie Howland.
Contents OF No. 5.
The Eighth Annual Report of the Bureau OF
Statistics and Industries Of New Jersey, for
the Year Ending October 80, 1885.
The Recent Session at Cleveland Of the
Knights Of Labor
The Cooperative Traveller Abroad The
Stores at Guise.
Extracts From a Most Suggestive Sermon.
By Heber Newton.
The Intervention of the State. From the
Devoir. By NJ. Godin.
Pacific Colony Site-How tbs Laid Out. By
A. K. Owen.
The Railroads and Socialism. By Edward
Rowland.
Circular Letter of the Sociologic Society. and
Social Solutions. By NJ. Godin. Translated
by Marie Rowland.
Contents of No. 6.
Foolish Resistance.
The Peoples Cooperative Supply Associa-
ton.
The New Civilization. By Mrs. 1mogene G.
Fales.
Important to Farmers and Laborers.
The Cooperative Traveller Abroad.
Across the Continent tor 81, and
Social Solutions By NJ. Godin. Translated
by Marie Rowland.
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WHAT THE BrBLE SAYS.
w,e.ly reIt No. Il, sunday, november I.

Weekly Te1iN Nos ~, SUNDAY, november
What the Bible says to the Legislator, the
Judge. the Priest. the Landlord, the Capt.
tslist, the Rich Man and the Trader; To
the Five-per-cent Philanthropists, the
proft-mongering Chapel Builders and those
who think the scraps and refuse from the
tables OF the rich good enough for the poor.
For the priests lips should keep
knowledge. and they should seek the
law at his mouth; for he is the me ssen-
ger of the Lord of hosts But ye are de-
parted out ofthe way Ye have caused
many to stumble at the law; We have
corrupted the covenant of Levi, saith
the Lord of hosts" Malachi ii. 7-S.
WHAT THE BIBLE ENJoINs ON SOCIALISTS.
Defend the poor and fatherless; do
Justice to the afflicted and needy. De-
liver the poor and the needy: rid them
out If. the hand of he wicked" Psalm
lx11ii. 34.
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MATERIAL DIFFERENCE
Between Communism and Socialism.


Mavor Harrison of Chicago, in an in
terylew witha newspaper reporter, made
the following g)statements concerning the
difference between the Anarchist, So
cialst, and Communist:
there is a wide distinction to be
made between the Socialists of Chicago,
the Communists and Anarchists. When
| came into Office" he continued. some
eight years ago, tn ere were two alder
men who had been elected on what was
known as the Soclalistlc ticket. Later
others were added, and at one time
there we're FIVE members Of the board
who we're chosen by the electors of Chi
caGo as their representatives in the city
council, with the distinct understanding
Of their political convictions"
Did they make good public officers p
Admirable! Capital Some of the
best conceived, the most beneficial
measures passed bv the common council
originated with these Socialists"
NICh as"
We'll, they suggested this system OF
factory inspection which brought about
the correction of nanv frightful abuses,
ana resulted in benefits untold to en-
poyes 1t WAS entirely due to them
tina, measures were passed com pelling
the owners of great stpres in which
women are employed to provide seats
50 that they need not stand all day.
Ihev also suggested, and carried through
might say, an ordinance in regard to
tenement house inspection and tene-
ment house regulations, which was OF
Widespread benefit And, as had oc-
caSlon to say in public speech not long
since not one word was ever breathed
against their integrity, their honesty or
'her sense of obligation to their constit-
uents and the city at large. Socialists
are dIssatis6ed with the existing state
ol things. They hope and look for
change, They do not >believe in our
pFesss! laws. nor do they think that so
long as the present class of men is
elected to legislatures the laws will be
any better. Thev recognize, as who
o0es not, that the la y-making powers
are absolutely in the hands and under
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The Hope OF Labor.

The whole structure OF American in
stitu,ions is based upon the unity of the
human family and the equality of hu-
man rights. No. partial recognition of
these essential principles can claim to
represent free government or afford Sc
curity against tyranny and usurpa ton,
and no true American can consistently
The Labor enquirer., 1886-11-06
PENNsYLvANIA COAL MINERS.
Their Condition Ii Horrible as That
OF their Brethren In
Belgium.

The following from Pennsylvania
paper, might be referred to those who
ask the question: Why does Anarchy
and Socialism find converts in Amer
ica7
"A McKeesport gentleman Yesterday
visited Scott Haven on business and was
horrifed at the state of affairs he found
at that place. The immense mines OF
W, L. Scott 4 Co. are located at that
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The Rlunder OF the Rich.

For better or for worse, the feeling has
undoubtedly been growing of late that
We are plunging into a political struggle
between the rich and the poor, the arls-
tocrats and the plebians. Such state of
things may be deprecated, but we do not
see how it can be avoided. The issue has
been forced bv the aristoeracv and their
retainers. Thew are forming class as
distinct from the plebians as can be
found anywhere else IN the world.
They hold in their hand all the sources
of power, excepting universal suffrage,
which Is greater than all the others put
together. They have seized the polili-
cal machinery, the public Offices, and
the admi n istration of the government,
all of which they work in their own in
terest, to their own advantage. They
take no heed of the condition of the
sunkeu or sinking masses, and refuse to
listen TO their humble petitions for even
few palliatives Like all other arlstoc-
racies, past and present, they have en-
trenched themselves behind privileges
and prerogatives, looking fOr profession
to the government, which is their tool
Under the great monopoly rings they
centered in New Yo k, Chicago and San
Francisco, they defy the millions whom
they rob.
1t is most regretful state of things for
our republic; and if it were of any use.
we would appeal to the rich to take
steps toward a change. But they are
deaf as was Pharaoh to the cries of Is.
raei.
The masses, we sap, have begun to feel
that thev must take a stand against
their unvieding masters aud their
preparations for it are carrying dismay
among the wealthy classes. We see it
in the uproar raised by Hewitt and the
monopoly gangs of both parties, at the
very fl t blast of independence from the
plebian ranks.
The wealthy class, at least ii this
country, has bluRdered in arraying itself
against the poorer ella ses. The mere
fact of the prodigious numerical prepon-
derance of the latter ought to have
warned them against such folly. But
there are more than mere majorities to
be taken into account. There is a new
spirit abroad The populace have a
sense of wrong Within few years, by
means unknown to the wealthy classes,
they have been acquiring such know
ledge of their rights and their power as
has never before existed at the basis of
any social structure. 1t may be de-
pended upon that they will put that
knowledge. to service. We are just now
seeing the first signs of it In hundred
localities.
We suggest to all sides to act with dis.
cretlon No one need to have any
doubt of the result when class is array ed
against class, in struggle for supremacy
between the monopoll5ts and the pleb-
lans.
Long live the uDterri6ed democrscv !!
John SwiRon.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-11-06
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired from practice,
having had placed in his hands by an East
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vegetable remedy for the speedy and perma-
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duty to make it known to his suffering fel-
lows. Actuated by this motive and desire
to relieve human suffering, l will send free
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VI. A. MOVES l49 Powers Block, Rochester
New York.
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place, ani when running in full about
1000 men are employed. but the miners

place. anl when running in full about
2DO0 men are employed. but the miners
have coma out. SO often to right griev-
ances and fought Scott and his hirelings
SO long that they have been reduced to
the most abject misery and want.
Hundreds of them have moved or been
driven away" said the gentleman to a
News man, "and found other places to
work, and their places filed by the low
est kind of cheap labor, principally
Hungarians. The miners now living
there are almost starving. and you can
not cali it living at all.
II saw a practical illustration of the
store-order system while in store there
yesterday afternoon, and tell you it is
pretty hard system. A little child came
in and got quarters worth of some
kind Of groceries. handed out a dirty
book which contained little slips, each
one worth penny, and it took all in
the book to pay for the purchase. You
see, when the miner is paid off he is
asked how much of his paw he wants in
store orders. and while there is nothing
compulsory about the orders, yet
miner who does not take them is soon
discharged, and the company generally
manages to get back the greater part of
the pay at the company store. i
Half of the houses in the place are
empty, and "destitution" is written on
every door. The miners seem detected
and are leaving the place as rapidly as
possible. 1t would learn some peoplea
lesson in how miners suffer to see Scott
Haven"
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COOPERATION.
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An agricultural aud Industrial colony,
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Five wears ago we predicted that Mr..
Plnkerton's men would be the future
preservers of law and order, and the
packers strike, recently settled bvthem,
is proof of the wisdom of our prediction.
Methodist Herald.
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The result of the Chicago packers
strike has placed, the business men of
his country under further and lasting
obligations to Mr.. PlnkertOn.-Chicago
Tribune.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1886-02-11

Petty Bros, having this day sold 70 me
as trustee their entire livery outfit, in
GLIDING horses, bnggies and carriages,
together With all accounts due the firm,
the purport of said transfer being for me
TO take charge OF SAID business ana imme-
dlately settle all accounts due to aud from
the arm as well as sell eff said property
TO the best advantage, therefore oil
parties having claims against the firm of
Petty Bros. are hereby notified 60 pre-
sent the same 10 me In ten days so that
the same can be audited. All accounts
approved will be paid according 70 the
terms OF the transfer as soon as the ac-
counts can be collected and property sold.
Il. y. MADDOX, Trustee.
L. S.---The livery business OF the above
firm viii be run by me until sold. give
my personal guarantee that all boarding
horses win receive the best attention
that money and feed can bestow.