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zance of matters that are Of vital interest
to workingmen. No matter how indi-
vidual opinions may differ as to the val
ne of labor organizations, there is no
doubt that without their aid the men
would never have won the victories
which they prize SO highly, and despite
their defeats, which have been many
and sometimes believed to be crushing,
the organization idea is gaining ground
every day.
There are two great divisions among
Une labor organizations of the united
States. In the first may be classed the
great railroad brotherhoods, the unions
affiliated with the American Federation
Of Labor and the international and ma
tional trades unions. In the second may
be classed the assemblies of the Knights
Of, Labor and tho American Railway
union. The basic difference between
the two types may be summed up in
the statement that each union Of tho
first class possesses autonomy as to its
own local affairs. 1t orders its own
strikes and directs its own local policy,
whereas the assemblies Of the Knights
Of Labor are to a much greater extent
governed by the general officers Of the
order, as are the local unions of tho a.
r. U. by the general officers of that or
der. The unions affiliated with the Fed
Grafton of Labor, for instance, bear
about the same relation to that organi-
zation that the states Of the republic
bear to the federal government, all local
laws and rules being made by each un-
ion, while the X. of l.. assemblies are
governed by rules laid down by the gen.
eral assembly.
Many efforts have been made looking
to closer unity between the different or
ganizations, and three harmony con-
ferences' of national scope have been
held within tho last year. Samuel
Gompers, head of the federation; Cen
eral Master Sovereign of the knights of
Labor; p. M. Arthur, chief of the Broth
erhood of Locomotive Engineers; Frank
Sargent, chief Of the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Firemen; Eugene V. Debs,
president Of tho American Railway un-
ion; John Mcbride of the United Mine
Workers and most Of the other leaders
are all in favor of unity, but for some
reason it has so far failed to material
ize. Possibly tho national recognition
of Labor day as holiday may tend to
hasten its accomplishment
/. ID. MARSHALL
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A String of Unset Gems.

Mrs Willie X. Vanderbilt's famous string
of pierced diamonds always eXcites not only
admiration but wonder They are adj mag
nificent solitaires, and through the center
Of their superb cutting runs a gold wire,
which fastens them together Thus n
string or band of brilliant light goes around
the fair neck of the beautiful wearer. 1t is
said that Mrs. Vanderbilt's idea On doing
this was to secure glimpse of diamonds
only-as If they were unset-as she has q
great fondness for the stones and likes to
hold them in her hands and admire their
colors in their unset state To have three
or four dozens of these wonderful stones,
as if unset, and yet so they can be worn,
was n dream of hers when she was penni-
less southern beauty, with only beauty and
fine family to recommend her to the young
millionaire's fancy.-New York CONNER
cial
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other pills. Hence, their great popularity
with sufferers from habitual constipation,
piles and their attendant discomfort and
manifold arrangements. The Pellets"
are purely vegetable and perfectly harmless
in any condition Of the system. No care is
required while using them; they do not
interfere with the diet, habits or occupa-
ton, and produce no pain, gripping or shock
to the system. They act in a mild, easy and
natural way and there is no reaction after
ward. Their help lasts.
The Pellets cure biliousness, sick and
bilious headache dizziness, costiveness, or
constipation, sour stomach, loss of appetite,
coated tongue, indigestion, or dyspepsia,
windy belchings, heartburn" pain and
distress after eating, and kindred derange-
ments of the liver, stomach and bowels.
In proof of their superior excellence, it can
be truthfully said, that they are always
adopted as a household remedy after the
first trial. Put up III sealed, glass vials,
therefore always fresh and reliable. One
little " Pellet" is laxative two are mildly
cathartic. AS a dinner pill, to promote
digestion, or to relieve distress from over
eating take one after dinner. They are
tiny, sugar-coated granules; any child will
readily take them.
Accept no substitute that may be recon-
mended to be Just as good" 1t may be
better for Ahe dealer, because of paying him
a better profit, but he is not the one who
needs help.
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legislation was also brought up In New
York in 1928 bill for q mechanic q
lien law was favo-ably presented to
the legislature, but not acted upon. The
next year a workingman's ticket was
put in tho field-the first on record
but every nominee was defeated but one.
It seems that at that time the elections
extended over several days, and at the
close of the first day it was seen that
tho worlxingmen were ahead, and so the
other tickets were hastily combined to
defeat the workingmen's nominees
There were many workingmen's papers
then, as now, Judging from the allu-
sions to them in the files of such publi-
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who rs acquainted with the use of firearms
always by your side to give proper instruc-
tions.
1t is best to learn in this way, as you can
learn much quicker than by yourself, and
at the same time you will not fall into
many errors which you would be apt other
wise to do.
Extra care is required in handling the
revolver, as it is more complicated than the
rifle, and it being short you are more apt
to get the muzzle in a dangerous position.
More time will also be necessary in learning
how to use it.
The revolver will always be handy when
travelling to those who care to carry it, as
it gives feeling of security against danger
and attack that repays the trouble of tax
ing it about especially to those journeying
alone.
Having become proficient in the use of
the rifle and revolver, your next step should
be to learn how to handle the shotgun.
For beginners would recommend light
90 bore, say about five pounds, loaded light
at first or until they get familiar with the
recoil. Besides, a 20 bore gun will be found
large enough for all practical purposes-in
fact. some of my best scores in the field
and at the trap have been made with
90 bore.
You should insist on accompanying your
father or brother or intimate friends on
their shooting excursions, and thus join
with them in one of their healthy recrea-
tions, for IL shooting is healthy recreation
for men why not also for women?
AS to how to dress when out on these ex-
cursions cannot very well tell you, except
that the dress should vary with the climate
and the time of year.
Personally have shot and fished in II
different countries in various parts of the
world and have always made it rule to
dress warm In cold weather and cool In
warm weather, being careful to keep my
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cations as have been preserved, though
no copies Of the workingmen's papers
themselves are known to be extant.
Robert Dale Owen was prominent in
the movement, and so was Edward Ev-
erett. who addressed meeting of
"farmers, mechanics and other work.
ingmen" held in Boston, Feb. 16, 1881.
AT this meeting arrangements were
made for the holding of q conyen-
tion on Sept. @, 1889, and at this con-
vention, which, from the old records,
appears to have been very we'll attend
ed and was presided over by Charles
Douglas Of New London, Conu., ten
points were submitted for consideration,
as follows: l. Organization of a central
committee for each state. g The insti-
tuition OF lyceums or Institutes 3.
Reform in the militia system. A.
The expediency of calling q national
convention of workingmen. 5. The 10
hour system. 6. The effect Of banking
institutions and other monopolies upon
the condition of the laboring classes T.
The improvement of the system of edu-
cation, including the recommendation
OF such legislative enactments in rela-
tion to the internal economy of factories
as should assure to the operatives there
in a competent degree of instruction.
8. The abolition Of Imprisonment for
debt and the adoption of o national
bankrupt law. 8. The extension of the
right OF suffrage in states where the peo-
pie were then denied its privileges.
10. The lien laws in favor of Journey
men and mechanics Landed interests,
taxation and cooperative trading were
also discussed.
Itwould be interesting and profitable
to follow the development of the move
ment from this date perhaps, but tho
limits Of this article will not permit it.
Enough has been given to show that sixty
odd years ago the working people Of the
United States had already begun the
agitation that has been in progress ever
since, and which, year by year, is TAX
ing up more and more of the attention
of the entire public and the lawmaking
branches of the national and state gov
ernments.
The Organizations OF Today.
During the six decades that have
elapsed since the period Of which 1 have
written great strides have been made.
The old days of IL and IA hours havo
given place in the majority of occupa-
tions to the 10 hour day, and the agita-
tion is now for the day of eight hours.
In every stateA laws have been enacted
for the protection of workingmen such
as were only dreamed of then. Impris-
onment for debt has practically ceased,
great strides have been made i'll the di-
rection Of the abolition of contract con-
vict labor, and in many states boards of
arbitration have been created, and in
many ways the law now takes cogni-
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copyright, 1894, by American Press Associa-
tion.l
Itwas IL years ago and in New York
that Labor day was first celebrated. The
general assembly of the Knights of La
Dor was held in the big city at the Hud-
sons mouth in 1882, and it was pro-
posed by p. J. Mcclure, now first vice
president of the American Federation,
then member Of the New York Cen
tral Labor union, that some time during
the assembly's session that year all the
labor organizations of New York should
turn out in a big parade. This propo-
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The early printers very often omitted
to print the initial letter of a chapter
or section. leaving it to be painted in
by hand.
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.LABOR'S GREAT
CELEBRATION.
A General Holiday For the Sons
of Toll.
HOW AND WHERE 1T ORIGINATED.

The First Monday In September More Gen.
orally Observed Than Was Thanksgiving
Thirty Years Ago-Order In Which the
= States Came In--Its signiflcance-Move-
ment For Consolidation.
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ASSIST NATURE

a little now and then
in removing Offend
ing matter from the
stomach and bowels
and you thereby
avoid a multitude
of distressing de-
rangements and dis
eases, and will have
less frequent need
of your doctor's
service.
OF all know n
agents for this pur-
pose, DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets are
the be st. Once
used, they are al.
ways i'm favor.
Their secondary eff
feet is to keep the
bowels open and
regular, not to fur
ther constipate, as
is the case with
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feet cry ana TO nave iignt waterproof
cape by me To use in case of rain.-Annie
Oakley in New York Sun.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05
RECORDS BROKEN At MONTREAL.
Fast Skating Before a Gathering of
Seven Thousand.

Nearly 1000 people attended the annual
race meet of the Canadian Skating Asso-
citation at Montreal Saturday afternoon
The weather was everything that could be
desired, mild, and not enough to affect
the ice. The track was a quarter of a
mile. and the ice was perfect. All the ar
| engagements were good, and never before
in the history of skating were there SO
many crack skaters at a championship
meeting.
Johnson was the hero of the day although
the crowd were partial to Donoghue. How
ever, when johnson showed them what he
could do, he was applauded to the echo
He first commenced clipping seconds off
in the 90 yards which he won in ~ S-5
seconds. the previous best time for this
distance being II 80 seconds.
The half mile was skated in heats. john
son, joe Donoghue and Davidson skating
in the final and finishing in the above or
der. Noresing had a place, but did not
start.
johnson won the mile. quite handily skat-
ing away from his men, Donoghue was
second, but was fully ten yards away. Nc
CGlloch and Noresing finished third and
fourth well up The Canadian record was
broken by % seconds.
The five-mile race broke Johnson's string
He made the pace for the first mile and
then Norscing went ahead and stayed there
unln ABOUT ~ yarQS from the hniSh. At
this point johnson and Donoghue came
away from him, followed closely by Nc
Culloch. At 100 yards from the tape
Donoghue began to catch johnson, and
| just as he got on even terms Johnson
turned his head to see where his opponent
was. AS he did he tripped and slid over
| the mark, but Donoghue and McCulloch
got over before HIM.
| The large assemblage nearly went wild.
! Their favorite had won, and the Canadian
was second. The Canadian record was also
half mile backward and hurdle race had
hollow victories.
The following is summary of the events:
Two hundred and twenty yards. S.
johnson, Minneapolis. first; Joe Dono-
| ghue, Newburg, second; H. Dawson, ST.
| Paul, third. Time, 23-5 seconds.
! Half MILE. S. johnson, first; Joe f.
Donoghue. second; H. Davidson, third.
| Time. 1.41 IL.
| One mile-J. s. Johnson, first; Joe F.
! Donoghue, second; ]. X. McCulloch, Win
nipeg, third; A. Norseing, Christiania,
fourth. Time, minutes, seconds.
Five miles-Joe F. DonoGhue. first; ]. x.
McCulloch, second: j. S. Johnson third; A.
Norseing, fourth. Time, IL minutes ii sec
onds.
Half mile backward-R. T. r. Holcombe,
Montreal, first; r. J. Smart, Montreal, Sec
ond. Time, l minute, 46 seconds.
Hurdle race, 300 yards-W. P. Irwin,
Montreal, first; r. 4. r. Holcombe, Sec
ond. Time, 2S % seconds.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05
Dividends Declared.

The controller of the currency has de-
clared dividends in favor of the creditors
of insolvent national banks as follows. VIZ !:
A first dividend of 10 per cent in favor or
the creditors of the Lioyds National Bank
of jamestown, North Dakota, on claims
proved amounting to 24S.6l469
A first dividend of ~ per cent in favor OF
the creditors of the National Granite state
Bank OF Exeter, N H., on claims proved,
amounting to Ssh, 1888.
second dividend of ~ per cent in favor
of the creditors of the First National Bank
of Brady, Texas, making in all 10 per cent
on claims proved, amounting to 81, Y025o.
A final dividend of II IL per cent in favor
of the creditors of the Gloucester City Ma
tional Bank of Gloucester City, N. j., maxi
ing in all 81 l-2 per cent on claims proved.
amounting to $50 $780,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05
DEBUT OF IRVING,s son.
A Cordial Welcome Given Him ON
Saturday Night.

At the Comedy Theater, London. Satur-
day night, Robert Buchanan's comedy,
'Dick Sheridan founded on incidents in
the life of the famous wit, dramatist and
orator. received the most cordial welcome
from a crowded house.
The chief interest of the audience, a ma
jority of which was composed of the friends
of Henry Irving, centered in the appearance
of his son, H. c. Irving. in the PRINCIPAL
role of Sheridan.
Barring a slight unfamiliarity with the
lines, young Irving seemed to realize all
expectations. The play was superbly acted
and staged. After the actor and the author
had responded to repeated recalls Cemins
Carr, the manager. in returning thanks
said that he was especially glad TO be as
sociated in this production with the son of
his old friend.
voice in the gallery. But he didn't
know his part"
Not noticing the interruption, Mr.. Carr
continued: And 1 predict the greatest
actor OF our times and of our stage (cheersJ
Will not have an unworthy successor In mis-
SON."
This was followed by renewed calls for
young Irving, who upon responding was
loudly and enthusiastically cheered
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05
THE NEW JURIES.
Those Who Have Been Drawn for This
Important Duty.

Those Who Have Been Drawn for This
Important Duty.
The following have been drawn for service
in the courts as Jurors for the term COM
mencing tomorrow:
Criminal Court. division 1-Thos Polly,
Samuel Ambush, w. w. Lewis. George Har-
rington, John L. Webster, Henry Hill, j.
Herve Purdy. j. G. Myers. Jacob Bur. Chas
Edwards. c. c. Ivey, Harry Bradstreet, Ed.
w. Fowler. D. H. Thomas. d. ]. Buckley,
w. N. Ward. L. Lipscomb. Jas. ]. Farrell,
Americas Blackwell, Dan Kerns, Samuel H.
Sddham. Robt. V. Phelps, F. e. Day, j. B..
Prout, Henry Brown and John Dale.
Criminal Court, division 2-W. NJ Gales,
E. NJ. McComas, Chas. Hempson, John NJ
Goss. D. F. Lee. Richard Bassey, w. H.
Harris. NJ. H. Hunter, w. j. Henderson,
Thos. Craige, X. A. Kirby, H. B. Finney,
Jas. H. Hinewood. John J. Dolan. Thos.
Chase. Julius H. Albus Thee. Thomas, John
G. May, w. b. Green, F. A. Carpenter, A.
c. Hooper, John H. Matthews, G. T. Keen,
M. Kaufman. G. Y. Hensell and Ora L.
Pitney
Circuit Court No 1-George H. Kelly John
w. Ray. r. J. Collins. c. M Schuerer, w.
G. Ellis, Chas. Beers. John w. Bell, Henry
Jarvis, jr., NJ. NJ. Rich, S. G. Cornwell, D.
Johnson. G. w. Darby, H. T. Eaton, VIM.
Schulze. c. Ubhoff. Lewis Simpson. John
Cross. II. +. Reh. jr., Richard A. Boucher. C.
Lesh, 9. w. Fowler. w. II. Barnes, w. E.
Reed. John w. Speiden. John T. Lucas and
Lucien d. Brigham.
Circuit Court, No. 2-Walter E. Middle
ton, H. c. McCauley, Humphrey Jackson,
G. w. Levy. G. j. yesterday. George Z.
Smith, s. c. Stokes. John Lacy, John M
jones, Walter Cooley, w. Marshall, James
z. Smothers. James E. Shea, Edward Craig,
II. Steinberg. James Bennett, c. B. Pierce,
F. ]. Einstein, Jas. H. Shelley, B. Slnsheim-
er, Albert Rye, c. NJ. Beaton, Arthur Pyles,
J: l.. Edwards. NJ. 7. Byrne and w. j.
Murray.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05

John brewster, Secretary of the
Washington Park Club of Chicago.

Washington Park Club of Chicago.
John E. Brewster. secretary of the Wash
ington Park Club, died at Chicago yester-
day morning of congestion of the brain
Mrs. Brewster, who had been summoned to
her husbands bedside. arrived from New
York during the afternoon.
Mr.. Brewster was born in Ashland. Mass,
in August 1893. and. when twenty-nine
years Of age, married Fannie Clark, the
daughter of Thomas Clark. who was man.
ufacturer of strawboard at Hollston, Mass.
After his marriage Mr.. Brewster went into
the straw goods business in New York
city, where he remained until 1850, when
he went to Chicago. and established the
first straw goods business west of New
York.
Mr.. Brewster had been an enthusiastic
sportsman of the highest class all his life.
and when the Washington Park Club was
formed, in 1854, he was made secretary fill
ing the position ever since. He was the
prime mover in establishing the now ia
nous Washington Park, and from the day
that Modesty carried Ed Corrigan's green
and-wh.te sash to victory In the first Amer
lean derby. in 1854 Mr.. Brewster has been
the central figure around which all matters
pertaining to horse racing in the west have
moved.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05
Only Ono Saving Faith.

Prof. Briggs of the Union Theological
Seminary preached yesterday in the United
Church at New Haven, of which Rev. DR..
Munger of the Yale corporation is pastor.
His text was Ephesians, iv, beginning with
the verse. Il, therefore, prisoner of the
Lord"
The substance of the discourse vas that
there was only one saving faith. The world,
he said. was torn with dogmatic teachings,
and denominationalism had heen the curse
of American Christianity. 1t exists nowhere
else in the world In such terrible manner
as in America. The greatest church dissen-
sions have been due 10 the struggles among
men to see who would be highest
He thought the time was coming when
there would be Christian alliance the
world over and there would be q universal
church.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05
The Judge Did Not Believe Her.


Among the prisoners in the Police Court
deck this morning were Edith Price and
Laura Herbert. two well-dressed white
women. who were charged with vagrancy
Laura Herbert, 1t transpired during the
hearing of the charge, was also known as
Laura B. Ford and Duschka or 'Duckie"
White
Officer Sutton testified that he arrested
the women last night at the room of Laura
Herbert, on Z street between 18th and
Ii 1-2 streets, where the two women had
taken a well-known resident of this city.
The officer and other officers testified to
the bad reputation of Laura Herbert, alias
Ford.
Mrs. Ford testified in a fearful manner
that she was married in 1887 to Mr..
Ford and that since then she had been en-
deavoring to live respectable life. She
acknowledged her past, but claimed that
persecution. She denied picking up men at
any time, and explained that last evening
the man had pressed himself upon her and
her companion, Miss Price. while they were
eating at a lunch room.
Miss Price testified that she lived in Bal
timore with her mother, and that she came
over here last evening to visit her friend,
Mrs. Ford.
Counsel for the women contended that
in this case the women had done nothing
wrong, and that they should be discharged.
Judge kimbali was of the decided opinion,
however, that the charge had been sus-
tanned. A sentence of ninety days in the
workhouse in default of 500 bonds was
imposed on both, and sentence In the case
that she leave town at once and remain
away.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05

Cadmus. Colorado; Mrs. w. J. Murtagh,
Washington; Mrs. ]. G. McDearmond; Mrs.
and Miss Stockdale. Mississippi; Miss
Hocher, Pennsylvania.
Mrs. Logan entertained a large company
on Saturday night to meet Mr.. Sol Smith
Russell after the play. At the performance
she gave double box party for friends.
who were also among the guests at Calu-
met Place later.
Mrs. James E. Padgett will not be at
home tomorrow.
Ex-senator VIM. W. and Mrs. Eaton of
Connecticut have removed to No. l347 L
street northwest
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-05
The Lizard Fad.

The decision Of the Boston court. which
virtually left the dealers i'm chameleons free
to sell all they could, has not daunted the
New York Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to animals. for Friday Supt
Charles II. Hankinson said that six uni
formed officers were engaged in notifying
the stores and dealers in the small lizards
alleged to be chameleons that they would
be prosecuted unless they Immediately dis
continued their sale. Section Oi9 OF the
penal code gives the society authority to
arrest any person guilty of cruelty to all
animals. That law covers the lizards ques-
ton"