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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-28
PRODUCE AND MERCHANDISE.

New York, Sept. 27.-rSpeciall-
! Southern flour dull and weak. Wheat
quiet. easy and unchanged: No. red
l01I@lO1A. elevator; options s00 a
lower and very dull; large farmers de-
liveries in England weakened the posi-
ton: Sept. 10l, Oct. 10l 4, Dec. l03Si
May 1885. Corn firm, very dull; No ,
551l @55l9, elevator; options dull. k00
{ 4 up, firm light offerings West and
here: Sept. and Oct. 55ll. Nov. 559l,
May 5615. Oats quiet. iirmcr: options
dull firmcr; Sept. 44M. oct. s3yl. Nav
46T. Hops dull and nominal Coffee,
options closed firm; Sept. 10 down.
others 5@15 up; better cables. Sept.
S1S30@ 1880; Oct. S17.S5@l7. 30: Nav
Sl530GD 1875; spot Rio steady: fair car
goes POS. Sugar, raw. dnll nominal:
fair refining 5s9; refined dull and I'M
changed Molasscs, New Orleans. ia ir
demand Rice fairly active and steady:
domestic, fair to extra. 5%@G1G. Pc
troleum quiet, steady: crude in bbls..
Parkcrs, $50; refined, all ports, 40
Cotton-seed oil dull: crude. 2q@2S
Rosin dull and steady; strained. com
mon to goods 1900 l45. Turpcntinc.
dull. 40@40l4. Beef dull. firm. Cut
meats quiet, steady. Lard lower on
pressure of European longs on October;
O.e-f u.
Nov. SG.a7. Freights steady. Cotton
1872. Grain nominal.
CINCINNATI, Sept. o7.-TSpeciall-
Flour demand light Wheat scarce.
firm, No. red %; corn stronger. No. >
/. mixed 80; oats firm, No. = mixed 4O:
pork easier. 1850; lark firm 50S bulk
meats and bacon steady; whiskey firm
l.130.
CHIcAGo, Sept. 81 Special Wheat,
only moderate speculative trading with
i'll mOdera tie limits. Outside orders were
few, and there was not much disposition
ON tho part OF local operators TO launch
heavily into new ventures On the whole
the volume of trading was somewhat
. smaller than that OF yesterday. Open
ing was shade under Yesterdays clos
ing. and prices rcceded a cent more.
then advanced 15@5A cents, cased off
again, prices declining cent, followed
by minor fluctuations. and closed I@ *
lower than yesterday. Corn-Therc was
light local trade, and fluctuations were
within narrower limits than any day
this week.
Nothing new of consequence was de-
Eeloped and market was quotably steady
and without material change. closing
prices being a shade lower than ycstcr-
day; oats were traded in to moderate
extent. and quiet and steady feeling
prey allied. No new features were de-
veloped and price changes covered 4
cent range; Mess pork Trading was
only moderate. Opening sales were
made at ~ advance, but little pressure
to sell caused an easier feeling and
prices rcceded 10. Later prices rallied
5@7l9 and closed quiet. Lard-Fair
trade was reported. Prices for deferred
deliveries inclined in favor of futures.
Short rib sides-Only moderate business
reported. Prices opened rather easy,
bat rallied 2l4@5 and closed at medium
figures, Leading futures ranged:
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-28
Friday, October "a, 1890.


RACE /.
Running-Novelty. one mile dash
Purse S250-S25 to horse at quartcr-mile
post first, $50 to one at half-mile first.
$40 to one at three-quarters first, 500 to
one at milo. 1t is possible for one horse
to win the whole purse.
RACE II.
Running Fivc-cighth mile heats.
Purse Sl5O--Sl0O to first, $50 to second
RACE III.
Running-Virgini stakes, one and
one-half mile dash. Purse Sa50-$l75 to
first, $50 to second.
RACE ".
Trotting-Free for all. Purse 1900
$40 to first, $l20 to second, $40 to third
RACE V.
Running Consolation, three-ouarter
mile dash. Purse $i50-$1OO to first. $50
to second. Horses only that have run
and not won at this meeting are eligible
to start. Entrance per cent.
SPECIAL RACE.
Roanoke stakes, for trotting horses
owned and in Roanoke county Septcm-
Der Is, 1890. sweepstake of $25 each
with 500 added by the Association, of
which two-thirds to the first and one
third to the second horse; four to enter
and three to start. If five enters the
third to save his stake. Time of race
will be arranged on or before the first
day OF the meeting. tdr
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-28
NORFOLK Il WESTERN RAIL
~ ROAD COMPANY.
PHILADELPHIA, Sent. ?

hiLApElI'HlN, sept. ~. 1890
Notice is hereby given that the Board
of Directors has declared on the pre-
fcrred stock of this Company a dividend
of one and one-half dollars per share
out of the surplus income of the Com
pany, payable at the Office of the Treas
urcr on and after October %, 1890, to
the stockholders as registered at 3
o'clock p. M, on October III, 1890.
The transfer books will be closed
from October II, 1890, until o o'clock
n. NJ. October %, 1890.
a. j. lIEMPIIILL,
sep2Goct-l, 1928, l5,sl,@a Secretary.
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The Big II. " S. NInrtrnrc.

Rocky MOUNT, Va. Sept. 27.-[Spc-
ciall-A mortgage, executed by the
Roanoke and Southern Railroad Com
pany to the Mercantile Trust and De-
post Company, of Baltimore. covering
the line of the road between Martins
vile and Roanoke, at a valuation not
less than $4,000 nor more than 500, 900
per mile. was recently filed here for re-
cord. The State tax on the instrument
was 81 900.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-28
*. and S. Millinery and Cloak Palace
have opened at 1876 Salem avenue.
You are in a BAD Fix.

But we will cure you if you will pay
us. Nervous and EoDilitated, suffering
from Nervous Debility, Seminal Weak
ness, and all tho effects of early evil
habits, or later indiscretions, which
lead to Premature Decay, Consumption
or Insanity, should send for and read
the Book of Live" giving particulars
OF a home cure. Sent (sealed) by ad-
dressing DR.. Parker's Medical and Sur
gical Institute, 151 North Spruce street.
Nashville, Tenn. They guarantee a
cure or no pay.-The Sunday Morning.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-28
FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL.
The Times TeIegraphic and
Local Market Reports.

New YORK, Sept. Especial =
Weekly bank Statements: Reserve, IN
crease, Sl2, 10000; loans, increase,
$780,, 800; specie, increase, S16,0sO, 100:
legal tenders, decrease, S595.00O; dcpos-
its, increase, SIG, 1856, 600; circulation, de-
crerse, $1O6, 400. Banks now hold $1I,-
O75, 400 in excess of requirements of %
per cent Exchange quiet, steady at
4S1l9@4S5]5. Money easy. all loans at
3. Sub-treasury balances-Gold, Sl55,-
$4,000; currency, $685. 900. Govern
ment bonds dull, firmer. State bonds
dull, steady.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-28
REORGANIZATION
THE SHENANDOAH VALLEY RAILROAD
COMPANY.

Holders of over 90 per cent. of First
Mortgage Bonds or of certificates issued
therefor. and of over so per cent. of Gen
eral Mortgage Bonds, or of certificates
issued therefor, having assented to the
Plan and Agreement dated August D.,
1870, the latter is hereby declared effect
i've.
At the requcstof certain security hold
ers who have been unable to prese mt
their certificates, the committee here
with extends the time in which security
holders may become parties to the Plan
up to Friday. September a6 1890, at D.
m. After that date no bonds can be de-
posted or certificates stamped except
subject to such terms as the Purchasing
Committee may impose.
The certificates must be stamped at
Office of the Mercantile Trust Company,
New York.
GORGE El Z: Woohl Purchasing
FRANK p. CLARK. Committee,
sep93-4t New York, Sept. 90, 1890
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WEST END
Brick and Tile Works.

Manufacturers of first-class Brick of
all kinds, including No. Press Brick,
Draining Tile, &c. Works on West
Campbell street, Roanoke, Va. Box
9l3. apr1-6m.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-28
Ladies' Have Tried 1t.

A number of my lady customers nave
tried "Mother's Friend and would not
be without for many times It's cost.
They recommend it to all who arc to
become mothers. r. A. Payne, Drug
gist, Greenville. Ala. Write Bradfeid
Reg. Co., Atlanta, Ga, for particulars.
Sold by Budwell Christian s. Barbee.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-28

Is THERE anything you
wish to buy or sell?
Do you want rooms ?
Do you want board ?
Do you want employment !?
Have you stock for sale?
Have you rooms for rent 4?
DO you want boarders ?
If you want anything or
have anything to dispose of
put an advertisement i'll THE
TINES. 1t will cost only one
cent per word, and will bring
what you want.
Situations Wanted and
POUNDS" inserted free of
charge.
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Read and Wonder:

iNOAN cAti0 VNOIidOIs
6occnts will buy mems iron-clad work
ing Pants.
S1.25 will buy mems good cashmere
pants, your choice of fourteen styles.
S1.75 will buy mems nobby evening
pants.
$3.50 will buy mems finest dress pants,
light and dark colors, the latest designs,
all equal to custom made
S4.2a will buy mans good, serviceable
cashmere suit, in light and dark colors.
$500 will buy n first-class business
suit, sack or cutaway, your choice of fif-
teen styles.
$3.50 will buy an all-wool fashionable
dress suit sack or cutaway, in all the
leading styles.
$3.50 will buy an all-wool fancy cassi-
mere, tricot, or cheviot dress suit. We
have them in sacks and cutaways in all
styles.
5000 will buy an extra fine imported
fancy worsted Diagonal, Corkscrew, or
Wide-Wa suit, sack or 3 or button
cutaway. in all sizes.
S11.5O will buy superfine tailor-made
silk or Italian cloth-lined dress suit,
equal to custom made.
Sl.33 will buy good serviceablc child's
suit, age 4 to H.
S3.OU VIII Duy chlldS hnc all-wool
dress suit, an unequaled assortment,
light and dark colors, age to II.
$3.50 will buy good, durable boys
suit. age l3 to Is years.
$500 will buy boys stylish dress
suit, variety of styles, light and dark
colors, age Is TO IS.
1t is necessary that you see the goods
to form an idea of how little money is
required to buy the very best and most
stylish Clothing. WE MEAN BUSINESS
Come and let us convince you. We urge
you to MAKE NO PURCHASE until you
have visited our establishment
CAPITAL AND LABOR CLOTHING
HOUSE,
And Smashers of High Prices,
No First avenue, S. w, three doors
from Jefferson street, (Kirk Building).
ROANOKE, VA.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-28
PROFESSIONAL.

DR. ROBERTSON, lls n. Liberty
- street, Baltimore, Md. the Oldest
reliable Specialist Irregular graduate)
IN Baltimore. with % years experiences
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consultation confidential. Write or
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Special treatment to Ladies. Board
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The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-28

Mrs. M. Schaenberger, Beaver Dam
Wis, writes eve have used Dr
Thomas Oil in our family for coughs
cold, Group and rheumatism. 1t cure
every time.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-28

A. l.. GoRLEY, President.
S. p. GoRLEY, Vice President.
j. S. SIMMONS, Sec'y. and Treas.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-28
Fall and Winter Clothing,

Together with an elegant line of Gents
Furnishing Goods that the eye has ever
beheld: all of which we are offering at
prices that will prove n puzzle to COM
petition.
In order to give you an idea of how lit
tie money is required to buy the Best
Clothing, Il few prices are mentioned:
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1890-09-28

WINCH took place last saturday at No. 9
First avenue Utirk Building), has taken
the people of Roanoke and vicinity by
storm. Nothing to compare with it ever
occurred before. Crowds of anxious buy
ers were turned away, unable to he waited
upon, and is it any wonder, when you
can get Fine Clothing at such remarka-
bly, low prices? We guarantee to save
you from - to 33 per cent. on the dollar
BY dint of persistent hard work and
ready cash we have secured. and are now
displaying. the largest, best selected.
best made, and most fashionable stock
of MONS BOYS and Children's
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-05-05
BIG STRIKE OF MINERS.

SOME 1000 Men Already Out and ZOO
More Expected to Quit Work.
ELM1RA, N. Y, May 5.-One of the
biggest strikes in the history of the
Tioga coal region is now on, having
commenced at Arnot. The miners have
tie, and unless the opera,S.s -~~- 1"s-
their demands this will be long and
stubborn one.
Some 1000 men have already gone
ont. and by tonight 200 more will
probably quit work. One year ago the
miners and mine laborers at Morris Kun,
Fall Brook, Antrim and Arnot were oom-
PEELED to accept = reduction OF wages.
Recently, the miners demanded return
to the old scale, an increase of about
| II per cent on the wages now In force.
This demand is far less than has re-
Gently been wanted and is now being
paid to the soft coal miners Of Western
Pennsylvania and Ohio. The Arnot men
taking the lead appointed a committee
who waited on Superintendent Dodson,
and failing to receive satisfactory an
swer they quit work. The $50 mlners
| at Fallbrook followed the example OF
| the Arnot men.
| At Morris Run a committee waited
on Superintendent w. s. Nearing and
gave him until this afternoon to reply
to their demands. If he refuses to
treat with them they will at once quit
work. The similar act on tho part Of
Antrim miners is expected. At all foul
places the best of order prevails.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-05-05
AMONG THE FIGHTERS.
William Muldoon Talks of Smith, Jack.
son and Sullivan.

William Muldoon Talks of Smith, Jack.
son and Sullivan.
NEW York, May civilian Null doom,
the wrestler, is at French Lick Springs,
Ind, training Ed. Smith, the Denver
heavy weight, for his match with Peter
Jackson at Chicago on May II. Muldoon
writes that he hardly expects Smith to
win, as he is not in Jackson's class. 81
want to find out how good a man Jack
son is" says Muldoon, $50 that if
train Sullivan for the coming fight with
the Australian I will know just the sort
of a man he is to meet. No one has yet
shown how good a man Jackson is, and
1 would like to know.
"Smith is fair man and will back
him for $500 or $1,000 against any
man in the country, barring Sullivan
or Jackson. He has about the speed of
Joe Lannon, Ashton and men of that
class. I think he can whip any of
them. He is only IS years old, and
weighs $50 pounds in condition"
Muldoon does not know whether he
will train Sulliyan for thu La rlaen s.-'>s
There is no question but that he has
been drinking some, but hope he Will
be all right. Whiskey does not hurt
him much, because he throws it off his
stomach easily. will go to New York
after the Smith-Jaokson fight and see
Sullivan, and then determine whether
he can win or not. 1 must have com:
plete control of him if I train him.
like Sullivan, but don't like the crowo
that follow him."
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-05-05
Reid & Hughes,


During the next few days we shall give
the Ladies of Waterbury an opportunity
to buy Housekeeping Goods at extremely
low prices. We have no soiled or out Of
date goods to offer, but new, clean goods
OF standard make and quality, at prices
tar below anything ever offered in this
city.
The following list will give an idea Of
the extent and variety of the bargains Of
fered, but inspection alone can show the
value, and we invite all to call whether
prepared to purchase or not.
We carry q stock of over $50 dozen Tow
els, the following being the leading prices:
124c, loo, 10, 25c, 37c and Soc each.
All Linen Damask Towels, with Fancy
Borders and Tied Fringes,. 12}c, 40, $50,
25c, 33e, 374c, 45c ond SOC each.
All Linen Dat Meal Towels, 12ac each,
81. As dozen.
All Linen Honey Comb Towels, 23c each.
just the thing for bath rooms.
Turkish Towels. 1Oc, 123c, loo, 100, 25c,
7tc and SOC each.
brown, Bleached and Plaid Crash Towel
ing, &c, &C, &c, &c, 7c, &c, Sc, loo, 12lc and
15c yard.
We have stock of $50 dozen of Nap
kins and Doylies fro~, 25c q dozen up
wards.
SO All Linen Napkins 79c, 81, $1.25,
1871, $3.50, 50, $3.50, So and $3.50 a
dozen.
3-4 All Linen Napkins 81. so, 81, S.
50, $8.!0, "a, IS and So dozen.
All Linen Fringed Table Cloths with
red borders. yard lengths e2ac, 81 yard
length 79c and 8 yard length CSC.
Loom Dalnask, all linen and good width
25c, 33c, 374c, 45c SOC, 62ac, 75c, SIZE and
81 90 q yard.
Bleached Damask, new and choice pat
terms 374c, Soc, 62ac, 75c, Size, 81, $1.25,
81. so and 50 yard.
Wamsutta Sheeting at the following
prices We bought them at a special dis
count off and will give our customers the
full benefit. 90 width at 1910; % at 14c;
Ga at 19c; "a at 24c; 8-4 at &c; o. at $50;
1914 at SOC and ia at 35c yard.
Ask for the "Reid & Hughes" brand of
Cotton SO inches wide at nc, and 40 inches
wide at &c yard We have a full stock
of all the leading sheetings at very low
prices.
cases of Shaker Flannel remnants at
Gle yard, worth 1Oc.
case White Goods Remnants, fine
goods and pretty patterns at 121c a yard,
worth from 15c to 25c.
White Bed Quilts, 75c, SOC 81, 81. 25 and
81 so each.
Marseilles Quilts, extra value at 81 SO,
$2.25, 1854, $2.98 and So. so each.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-05-05
Stabbed His Companion In Fun.

PROVIDENCE, R. l., May 5.-Three boys,
18 to 10 years old, were fooling with q
Jack knife on Charles street last night
when William Tracy made alunge in
imitation of an actor in a sensations!
drama, exclaiming: 81 am the Count OF
Monte Cristo." The lad miscalculated
the distance, and the blade entered the
breast of his companion, Charles Far
roll. 10 years old, just over the heart
Farrell sank to the ground and was
taken to the Rhode Island Hospital in
critical condition. The accident was
due to Tracy's carelessness. He was
locked up,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-05-05
NEWS OF THE DAY.

Tho Irish railway strike is ended.
Over nine thousand workmsn were
dismissed by their employers at ham,
burg for taking part in the labor dem
onstrations.
William n. Gilman, an inventor with
headquarters at 200 Washington street,
Boston, has failed. His liabilities
amount to SAC, 900.
IT is again announced that William
O'Brien, M. p, will marry Miss Rattalo-
Witch in June.
A Jew, named Solomon has been ar.
rested at Calcutta on the charge OF
swindling the Bank e ct Bs ooGs out OK
eleven laos Of rupees ($ooO,ooO).
An orderly mass meeting OF WORKING
men was held at Lisbon, at which reso=
1ntions were adopted requesting Parlla-
ment to provide regulations OF work In
factories.
The Jury at Bellefonte, Pa, re-
tnrned a verdict of voluntary man
slaughter in the case of Fietta Weaver
for tho killing of her father-in-law, An
drew Weaver.
The Rev. Thomas F. Falss, rector Of
Christ Episcopal Church, Waltham,
Mass, resigned yesterday on the lcom-
nIetion Of . half century's service in
the ministry, forty years OF which were
| spent in WaItham.
Me..rs. Cleworth & Pullen, publishers
of Cooley's Weekly, Of Norwich, Conn.'
have purchased the Record, the Demo
cratic evening paper in that that CIT ~ e ano
hereafter it will be published IRON
Cooley's Weekly office.
Anarchist proclamations have ap
peared in several of the manufacturing
towns Of Spain. The proclamation
conclude by declaring that the time he
arrived for the Inauguration of the 30
| cial revolution.
| Mr.. Asa spooner, landlord Of tn
Merchants Exchange Hotel ut Dexter
Maine, accidentally shot himself In tn
groin while handling revolver y
Cars hardware store In that towl
The wound Is probably fatal.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-05-05
Candidates for the Succession.

LOUISVILLE, KY, May 5. - Senator
Beck occupied such an exalted position
in the esteem of Kentuckians that it is
not surprising that Immediately after
the shock of his death had passed away
people began wondering who could take
his place. AS the legislative body is in
session the Governor will not name Mr..
Beck's successor, but will notify the
Legislature, which will proceed to elect
Senator on the second Tuesday there
after. OF course no candidates are yet
announced, but it is generally believed
Mr.. Carlisle, Ex-Governor Knott, ex-
Judge Lindsay, Congressman McCreary
and ex-Congressman Mckenzie will
offer for the place. The concensus of
opinion is that Mr.. Carlisle can be
elected if he desires the post, but it is
not known that he wishes to be SEN
ator, as he has always heretofore re-
fused to permit the consideration of his
name.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-05-05
An American Burglar in Demand.

PARIS, May 5.-Billy Porter. the dis
tinguished American burglar, whose
term of imprisonment in France WAL
soon expire, is "wanted"- for an e1h1-
bition Of his skill in Munich some time
since, performed in a manner which, at
tho time, was the envy of all his profes,,
to avoid an enforced trip to German
soil on his release. His counsel express
confidence that they can relieve him
from the dreaded visit, but counsel are
naturally sanguine in such cases, par
ticularly when their clients are provid,
ed with the sinews of war, or law, and
the Bavarian authorities will probably
secure him long residence In that
country.
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-05-05
Coke Worker. Threaten to Strike.

ScorrpALE, Pa, May ga monster
.trike is threatened in the coke regions,
which, if it occurs, will affect at least
s. 900 coke workers. 1t is the outcome
Of the Prick Coke Company shutting
down the Valley Coke Works, stating
as the cause that the miners were not
complying with the terms Of the agree,
ment in filling wagons. The lockout
affects about 300 men. The Knights OF
Labor officials conferred on the matter,
and an immense strike is imminent ii
the Frick Company refuse to adjust the
vrieyances,
Waterbury evening Democrat. [volume] (Waterbury, Conn.) 1887-1895, 1890-05-05
PREVENTS A STRIKE
MI. Powderly Advises a Union
to Use Moderation.
A VICTORY FOR CARPENTERS
Nearly Three Hundred New York En-
ployers Grant the Demand.

ChioaGo's Toilers Quiet-No Change In
Boston-A Big strike of Miners In the
TioGa Coal Reglon-An Advance Asked
for In McKessport-slate Cutters Strike
at Pittsburg for AN Increase in Wages.
New York, May 6.-The Union oar
penters began their campaign for eight
hours this morning. The strike COM
mittse have their headquarters at 145
Eight street.
1t was announced this forenoon that
296 employers had decided t. concede
the eight-heur rule, and that only. is
had decided to hold out against it.
The housesmiths' unions of this city
and Brooklyn did not strike. They have
made an agreement with their employ.
ers, and thousands of men went to work
this morning instead of taking forced
holiday.
A Joint meeting of the two unions
was held in Webster Hall, East Eleventh
street, the agreement was accepted and
General Master Workman T. V. Powderly
made a speech full of good common
sense.
Mr.. Powderly said: 81 advise you to
use moderation. No trade can expect to
get everything it wants at once. AS l
understand it you you have made great
progress, as this is the first agreement
that has ever been entered into. You
now stand on firm ground and can see
both sides.
employers have rights which you
must respect. Some time ago l organ
lied an assembly of blacksmiths, who
only earned $40 day. They wanted
to strike Immediately for fifty cents,
which they had been ten years in losing.
This is frequently the case, and it is
always a mistake to try and get back in
month what has taken ten years to
lose"
In conclusion Mr.. Powderly urged the
men to stand by their union and to be
sober and Industrious. he retired
amid cheers.
His words had a good effect, for the
Objectionable part of the agreement
was reconsidered and the entire docu-
ment unanimously adopted. It will
'emain in force until May /, 1891.