Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1888-10-21

General Master. Workman Powderly, Of tho
order OF Knights ~ Labor, and one OF the
officers was directed TO reply acknowledging
the courtesy;
PHILADELPHIA, October 10, 1888.
y. NJ. Arthur, g. Z. Il. b. Of l.. f., Rich
mopd, Va;
Accept iraternal greeting and best wishes
for successful session.
VIII your convention consent % fraternal
co0perStion With other labor organizations.
30 the end that al disputes may be properly
and cquItahly adjustedy
The time IL now &C hand when on libor
organizations on this continent forgetfiil on
the past, should cooperate on essentials Tor
The welfare OF all. Our hand is extended IN
friendship. r. V. P0wDERLY.
G. VI. W. X. 81 l..
"Thia.v remarks the New York Herald's
phrladelphia correspondent, "is a clear
sign that the war which the leaders OF the
knights OF Labor have waged on trades
unions Is 20 be declared Of. and that for the
puroose Of saving the knights from entire
dsintegration full surrender will be made
In the Interest Of progress and harmony 10
labor circles.
"Only one thing Is necessary TO prove
the sincerity Of the general officers In the
matter, and that IL a letter st this time and
before The election in November declining a
reelection 20 the Offices usurped during the
year past"
TOMORROW.
There will be no morning session OF the
convention tomorrow, ss the Brotherhood
has accepted an invitation from Mr.. william
II. Trigg, president Of the Richmond Loco
motive and hacnlue- Works, 10 inspect that
ill Lea
the Chesapeake and Otto depot at 10 O'Clock
ard carry the party % the works, which are
about ball mile distant. The afternoon scs-
sion will DC held as usual, commencing at
O'Clock.
On Tuesday there will be no session, ne the
brotherhood will he gwen a complimentary
excursion 10 Old Point Comfort and Fortress
Monroe. The following IS the programme
for the day
Train will leave Chesapeake and Ohio
depot at g A. n. sharp; returning. leave Oh
Point at y. NJ. Grand officers, delegates,
aud visiting brothers, with their ladies, from
. abroad will be gwen preference, and all Will
be provided for ~ far as possible. Dinner
at The llygeia Hotel.
PERSONAL.
Chief Arthur Is oi course the central
figure in The convention. He Is IN attend
ance upon every session from the opening
TO the close. and spends much OF his time In
personal conversation with the deleg utes,
many OF whom he has perhaps never seen
before. lie has pleasant and encouraging
word for ALL and wherever be stops he is
soon surrounded by Cuitea little party. Dir.
Arthur is perhaps The oldest member OF The
body, though there are several who appear
older.
Mr.. Dc'os Everett wenrs chin-whiskers.
which. like hts hair. are gray. He IL Venc-
rablc and manufacturing gentleman. appl-
r'nl,y about lity-hyc years OF age. lie wa'
chaplain for several Years, and was here
about two wears ayo. when Chief Arthur de-
/ liyoTel an address az The Theatre.
Among The most promn'nt members OF
The convention outside ~ The officers are
/ Messis. iogc, who was brought into prOmi-
hence by reason o. his management Of the
80" strike. Logan, and Eaunncs,en. Al
1 together the convention Is fint-ioOki0g
body ~ mon, who on the most important
position IN connection with the railway sys-
! tens ~ this country. This convention Is the
/ largest ever held and has IN it much excel
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