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IS,ost568.al-e.Lse-icyinindalgo occupied with all of the staple and common varieties of china and crockery, including not only the finest goods from first-class English potteries, but also the quite as indispensible lines of American manufacture, O. O. or com^ mon white ware, yellow, Rockingham, stone, earth ern, c. We noticed also a very full line of toilet ware of a wonderful variety of decorations, also a rare assortment of spittoons and cuspadores in Papier Maehe, metal self-righting, china, and goods of German manufacture. A department for house-furnishing goods is tooj complete to leave anything to be desired, including everything in the line of cupboard, and | kitchen, and table conveniences, needed for the most liberal house-keeping outfit. In this connection we would call the atten tion of the ladiesspecially to the very desirable assortment of table mats and wall splashers on exhibition, and also to the very large variety of lunch, pic-nie and other baskets, a line of goods recently added, and no doubt the best in the city. In thismention should be made ofo».. department, also, t their chandeliers and brackets, comprising ev-\oreinderything for house, hall, store and church use, and many valuable novelties./a,THE GROCERY DEPARTMENTLSI-ur-rmmgbyleertheinre-rasA?ares,rt-o.,j ■Is also ample in all its appointments, and it is only necessary here to state that the past reputation of the house will be more than sustained in every branch of this department. It has always been a motto with this firm, not to sacrifice quality of goods sold by them to a foolish desire to undersell every local dealer, but rather to keep alwa}rs on hand a complete assortment of select goods, and sell at as low prices as such a stock will warrant. By this means they have always secured and retained a very flattering patronage from the wealthiest and most appreciative classes of trade, while all others have found that it pays to buy only reliable goods, and of responsible houses. Messrs. E. A Harmon Co. will make, as heretofore, to a greater extent than any other house in the city, a specialty of choice and fancy groceries and canned goods; French confectionery and imported delicacies; all kinds of fancy bakery goods; foreign and domestic fruits, fine cigars, Ac., Ac.In flour they have a very superior line of goods of ‘'Harmon, Holmes A Co.V’ make, from their mills at Sauk Center, and from personal trial we are prepared to affirm that better flour is not manufactured.Choice butter will continue to be made a specialty with them, for wkich their facilities are ample.The very extensive basement and upper rooms of the new store -will be used for storing and and packing heavy goods and crockery, and for business connected with the wholesale department.THE GRAND OPENING.boring classes were made by the delegates who took part in the debates. One representative from Koubaix stated that 55 per cent, of his constituents earned only $3 per week. Some who earned $4 or $5 had to work mueh harder, and found, their position not much improved, as theirlabor was not quite so certain. Great complaints were made of the oppres sion and dishonesty of employers, who were accused of taking advantage of dull times to put wages down to starvation prices. The workmen, to get even, produced poor work and sacrificed quality to quantity. The revelations concerning woman’s work were even more melancholy. It was showr that the competition of convent and prison labor reduced woman’s labor to tne merest pittance.Work for which fourteen francs is paid to a workman is done in convents for four francs. Women who work sewing machines are required to labor ten or twelve hours daily, though the unhealthfuluess of more than six hours machine work per day is well understood, and terrible diseases are contracted in consequence. The delegates present at the congress represented a million workingmen and women. It was proposed to found a united syndicate for all France, having its headquarters at Paris, with the object of bettering the condition of the employed.SOVEREIGNS OF INDUSTRY.DECLARATION OF PURPOSES.iTie order of Sovereigns of Industry is an association of the industrial or laboring classes, without regard to race, sex, color, nationality or occupation; not formed for tne purpose of waging any war e aggression upon any other class, or. for fostering any antagonism of labor aiast ea,pital, or of arraying tne poor against the rich, hut for mutual assistance in self-protection and self-improveinent.Founded upon the eternal principles of Justice, Equity, Truth and Brotnerly Love, it proposes to organize and Unite its members for the purpose of establishing and carrying out such a reform in their various business relations with each other and the world as shall render impossible in the future the enroachments of• - ** •- « « - a»n m •oppressive^ monopolies upon the liberties or rights of individuals, or the grasping of thehard-earned proceeds of productive labor by speculators.It teaches such practice toward all as shall ensure to every person, whether high or low, rich or poor, equal rights under the law, and equal privileges under tne social systems of the land. It demands such equity as shad! guarantee to every producer of wealth, whether he labors with Drain or muscle, his ‘ proportionate share of that wealth, while it does not deny to the investor of capital a suitable return for the risk of the investment; for it claims, that, while capital without labor is non-productive, it is equally true that labor without capital* *1 * J 1 1 1 I *1 Ml Ml 1«*^would be as strength without skill, ill-direct-ibled, and often unable to avail itself of oppor-utnities for benefits.From W. W. Patton, D. D., Editor of“The AdvanceChicago.iIt inculcates truth m its members in their relations toward one another and the world; such truth as shall make every pound to be of full weight, and every yard of full measure; as shall not misrepresent the quality of any article, or prompt to trickery to obtain more than full value; as shall banish adulterations, light weights, and all dishonest practices from all departments of trade and business.“Co-operation is destined to an increasingly mportant element of social and national life. It will yet give law to multiform activities, solving many difficult problems which have hitherto vexed the wisest heads. Plainly it coincides with the democratic tendencies of the times, taking power from the few and distributing it among the multitude, thereby affording to the people larger protection and a better development f Surely, too, it bases itself on the Christian law of love, which rebukes selfish aims and methods, identifies all interests, teaches that “no man liveth unto himself, ” makes each helpful to his neighbor, and sets the common good before the private gain. Only by the application of this principle would there seem to be any hope of bringing to an end the ancient feud between the rich and the poor, so that “natural enemies” shall be transformed into permanent friends.We believe, too, that by such a combination we can bring producer and consumer into closer relations with each other. It is well known to all men familiar with the presentsystem of trade that a large part of the goodsring classes now passconsumed by the laboring through the hands of speculator, broker, commission agent, wholesale dealer, jobber andretailer, and often through more than one of each class, and as each handling necessitates anadditional profit, without increasing the valueAsThe formal opening of this elegant establishment occurred last Monday, and was the occasion of a great deal of satisfaction to the proprietors, and evident delight and congratulations on the part of visitors, who found enough worth examination to occupy more time than they could spare, and who were profuse in their expressions in commendation of the enterprise of this house. Although the opening occurred Monday, when of all days of the week it might be difficult to collect a crowd for such a purpose, yet the rush was continued all through the afternoon, as also during the evening when the whole establishment was so lighted up as to present a most glittering display. We predict for this firm a large increasein business resulting from their new departure, and advise every one throughout the West, when in this city, to call and look through the immense stock of one of the largest establishmentsof the kind in the Northwest.From the “Science of Wealth,”by Amasa Walker. Lecturer on Politicalof the goods to the consumer, it necessarily follows that, if we can reduce the number of middlemn, it will reduce the cost to the consumer, or advance the profit of the producer.The wages of all classes of mechanics are in a great measure regulated by the demands ofthe middlemen who control the price of the wares manufactured. By exacting exorbitantcommissions these agents compel the manufacturers to cheapen the cost or production in order to secure a fair profit to themselves, and the burden necessarily falls upon labor. Our system aims to bring the producer and consumer in close business relations, thus enabling the manufacturers to fairly recompense theirworkmen. We do not war against manufacturers, but against the pernicious system of trade now in vogue, which not only injures them, but. in most instances, depreciates the wages of tne workmen.Economy, Amherst College, Mass.“The description here given, by Prof. Fawcett, of co-operative sociaties abroad, furnishes satisfactory evidence of their feasibility, and the great advantages the laboring classes may get from them. If true to their interests they will direct their attention to the formation of such associatious in this country. By doing so they will violate no legal enactment, in no way disturb the public peace, or interfere with the laws of trade. They will simply avail themselves of their just rights, for the use of the power which legitimately belongs to them.Prof. Fawcett also gives a statument of a very successful co-operative agricultural enterprise, commenced some thirty years since, in which the results were in the highest degree satisfactory. ”Our order also teaches us to avoid the system of credit, by which the poor man is so often led to purchase that wnich he would dowithout if he were called upon to pay as he goes, and is thus tempted to anticipate his earnings, and often to incur debts which he cannot pay. Under this system the dealer is forced to increase his profits that he may be able to bear the loss, thua virtually making thehonest buyer pay for the goods which are consumed by those who are too poor, idle, extravagant or dishonest to pay their debts.Organization and numbers will give us suc-eess. Individually our influence is scarcely felt, but, united in heart, plan and purpose, we immediately become a power. Let us then unite together, and upon a firm foundation ofthese principles build a structure that shall protect the laboring classes of every calling irom monopolies of every character, and from unjust systems of trade and exchange.](J]From “Questions of the Day,” byDr. William Elder, Philade phia.From the Labor Standard.LABOR NOTES.Several soringt banks went up last week. The poor man’s savings bank continues to flourish. The Th rer Paths are brighter than ever. Happy workmen!Large numbers of Chinamen are unemployed in California. Such being the case, how must it be with white labor?General good feeling prevails amongst the managers of the railroads. They have pooled their Western-bound traffic, and have entered into a local alliance in New York. This is a proper sequel to the general reduction which thep recently made in wages.Pennsylvania has a Legislative Committee at work in Pittsburg, examining into the system of convict labor by contract, and its effect upon the industries of the State.“Co-operation is the marriage of labor and capital and they are beginning to perceive that bone and muscle must be able to say to capital, “bone of my bone and flesh of my flesh,” and let no man put them asunder, that the lawful fruits of the union may be jointly and justly enjoyed.The deadly action of competition, which is the dominant force in trade, as trade now exists, is in constant hostility to the co-relative and correct principle of co-operation. As an associative stimulus, it should take the name, as ithas the character, of Emulation. So long as cut throat competition is reigning spirit in the world’s business affairs, it will beleaguer, invade, and disturb the better order, and will compe more or less departure, for necessary accomodation .In the opinion *of the London Telej there is no more hitter or precarious than that which is earned in catering to the caprices of fashion. Each prevailing whim develops centres ot population which the next caprice leaves to starve. Nearly 10,000 poor creatures perished of anaemia on the disaj-From Rev. Washington Gladden, ofpearance of crinolines ten years ago. trilling and flouncing style bom of the sewingmachines has reduced for more than three years the tulle factories of the north of France to the hardest straits. Where 1,000 hands were employed there are now 20(1 Mixed fabrics, again, nave had a long run; but their success was famine to Lyons, If society was organizsed for the good of the many and not for the benefit of the few this could not be the case.Movements are making in various parts of N. Y. and other states for a reduction in servant girls’ wages. In Fredonia the bosses met and resolved and the girls accepted (of course) the offered rates of SI to $1.50 per week. In Buffalo and other cities the agitation is rife. Without organization among themselves or among the men who might help them, what can the girls do ? Submit, of course.A record of failures in New York city during the past month has just been published. The total liabilities for the month in round numbers, including the assignment and adjudications, in bankruptcy amount to $2,-500.000, an increase of 25jjper cent., over the previous month. The process of monopoly in business is making rapid strides. The big fishes are swallowing the smaller ones.Worcester, Mass.“Co-operation is an expression in the terms of capital and labor of the Christian law; it isbut the culmination of the movement which began in hen Chri-st was born at Bethlehem.And, last bnt not least, it would unite its members in such fraternal bonds as shall hold them to a supreme respect for the rights of others, and sympathy for the distress of those more unfortunate than themselves, and alsoto co-operate with one another in the advancement of such objects as are best calculated to elevate the character, promote the interest and improve the intellectual, moral and physical condition of the human race1111Such are the principles and purposes of our order, and to propagate these principals and 1accomplish these purposes, we are united because we believe that in union there is strength. By uniting and combining our various mites into capital for the purchase of such merchandise as we consume, or the cheaper productioniof such goods as we can produce with our labor, we can best reconcile the interests of capitalI1and labor, which have been rendered antagonistic by the prevailing systems of trade.Let all the workingmen and women who are willing to aid in promoting these objects come tous and* we will welcome them. Our doors areever open to those who are worthy.HE NURSERYsaIrFrom Dr. Wm. M. Taylor, D. D.uThere are many social subjects intimately connected with the welfare of the people, which ought to be treated by the minister. Among these may be mentioned the condition of those who in popular speech, are called lthe masses;’ the growing conflict between capital and labor; and, at the other extremity of society, the luxury and extravagance, the heartless worldliness, and the utter selfishness which is so appalling to every right-minded man. The life of the nation as well as the prosperity of the church, is imperiled by these things, and the preacher may not pass them by on the other side; the life of the church depends on its aggressiveness, and the ministers of the Gospel must lead in the new crusade.”TERMS—1877.*Subscriptions.—$1.60 a year, hi advance. Three copies for $4.SO a year; four for $5.40 a year; live for $6.50; six for $7.60; seven for $8,70; eight for $9.80; nine for $10.90; each additional copy for $1.20; twenty copies for $22. 00, always in advance.Postage is included in the above bates. All magazines are sent postpaid.A single number will be mailed for 15 cents. One Sample Number will be mailed for 10 cents.Volumes begin with January and July. Subscriptions may commence at any month. Back numbers can always be supplied. ThecaIMagazine commenced Januaryx 1Bound Volumes, each containing the numbers for six months, will be sent, by mail, postpaid, for $1.00 per volume. Yearly volumes for $1.75.e:bFCovers, for half-yearly volume, postpaid, 35 cents; covers for yearly volume, 40 cents.Prices of binding.—In the regular half-regyearly volume, 40 cents; in one yerly volume, (12 Jtea. in one), to be returned bny(12 Nos. in one), 50 cents. If the volumes arew mail, add ten cents for the half-yearly, ana 15 cents for the yearly volume, to say postage.Remittances should be made, if possible, by Bank-check or by Postal money-order Cur-nail, at the risk of the sender psrency, by Postage StaiAda*essLay be used as currency.JOHN Lu SHOREY,36Bromfield Street, Boston.U.J*ya]tiFrom “Hints Towards Reforms,” byHorace Greeley.Any one who wants to see living results of long hours, hard work and bad pay, can easily do so by traversing the streets of N. Y. between the hours of 6 and 8 A. M. Broken down young men and emaciated poor girlsmay be seen in sight is terrible Labor Standard.thousands. The to contemplate.THEN. Y. Shipping List.LABORING CLASSES INFRANCE.Atheldthe Labor Congress recently in Paris some startling statements as to the condition of the la-But here, on the threshold of our survey, a painful fact confronts and startles us. HumanLabor is efficient beyond example, but the Laboring Class is hardly betiefited thereby. Houses multiply with extreme rapidity, but the number of the houseless is not diminished.Each year produces more and more fuel and loth, yet witnesses more and more shivering and nakedness. While new inventions and processes are daily rendering material life more smooth and comfortable to the affluent, the number of the destitute, squalid and miserable is steadily on the increase.w.E. WINN,MANUFACTURER OFFrom the Report of the Bureau of Statistics of Labor, Massachusetts.The great question to be considerid is, how to adjust industrial and social relations, so that labor and capital shall become vigorous and productive partners, instead of, as now, unproductive and wasteful opponents; or, in other words, how to make co-operation possible and practicable.P ENTERS’ CASES,CABINETS,STANDS, c.AND DEALER INTYPE, PRESSES, and PRINTERSMATERIAL of all Kinds.Reduced Estimates for CountryNewspaper and Job Offices furnishedon application.BTVitlalt;FECXIaiftwAddressW. E. WINN,[iuneapolis, Minn.
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