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Show “Ed EY THE WESTERN WEEKLY. PUBLISHED EvERY SATURDAY BY THE LAKE Cry. Entered at the Postoffice, Salt Lake City, Utah, as Second Class Matter. Subscription - - $2.25. 1.25. Ba AOD: Remittances may be made by express, money order or registered letter, at our his full address. Every possible effort will be made to have the WrsTeRN WEEKLY delivered promptly to. subscribers; and persons having any cause of complaint vegetation equally and this too, when hitherto remained novelty and Address all communications to the WESTERN WEEKLY, 37 S. West Temple Street, Salt Lake City, Utah. risk, the sender giving withered articles his high unknown. will oblige by notifying the office. Changes of address will be made whenever desired, but the postoffice FROM as well as the postoffice to which any change is made musT be given in every instance. For innovation of his in- of Barratt, Irving or Booth. Suc- cess comes to those who know to wait. how — + THE BRUTE IN MAN. Editors: in human nature, and we need not J. M. ROMNEY. look far to see evidences of it. We were most strikingly reminded of January 5, 1889. this on reading an GLADSTONE. Last Saturday was the seventyseventh anniversary of Gladstone’s birth. Itis now more than fifty years since he entered political life as “the rising hope of the Tories,” and he has been more or less connected with every great movement that has taken place in Great Britain since that time. But how he has blighted the hope of the Tories; instead of a “Tory” he Jonservais an advanced “Whig.” tism was too narrow for his progressive tendencies and he soon evolved into a broad Liberalism. And now, though standing on the verge of four-score years, he is as progressive as he ever was, and his mind is as bright and active. But the world knows and honors him. More than any other statesman now living he embodies the ideal representative of a great and free people. Notwithstanding the fact that Gladstoneis now on the Continenta large number of congratulatory letters were received at Hawarden on his birthday. Nearly Langton, Equitable Co-Operation. — The Principles : Under Which Such Concerns Epirors WESTERN WEEKLY:—Seeing account of the recent prize fight between the “bruisers’” McAuliffe and Jackson in San Francisco. The culminating point of the exhibition was in the twenty-fourth round; it was reported thus: “Jackson rushed the fight very hard in this round and placed ‘several smashing blows on the Californian’s face. He again got him in a corner and sent in three terrific blows which caught McAuliffe squarely in the mouth and sent him down in a heap in the corner. Ten seconds were counted off and the Californian failed to rise. Amid great cheering on. the part of the spectators, Jackson was declared the winner.” What a high and refined spectacle was this! What instructive and wholesome reading the report of it makes! If one is gifted with a fruitful imagination he may see appearing before him visions of deadly contests in the great Colosseum at Rome. One may see lords and ladies in jewels and fine vestments; the hungry, howling multitude and the wild- eyed gladiator—the pomp and wretehedness of the Roman world. In them was the same spirit as marks pugilistic encounters of our all expressed a wish vhat Home day, only of course in intensified. Rule would meet with early sucdegree. The same old savage elecess. Thereis no question that ment in man, which was _ his charpublic opinion in England is movacteristic in barbarism, he has caring that way; there is little quesried with him into civilized life. tion that a comparatively short It proclaims that meu,though they period will see its consummation. may be far above the brute creaBut it will not be Home Rule for tion in some respects, are almost Ireland alone; it will be Home if not quite on a level with them in Rochdale, Tuancashire Co op. store, but there is nothing in print to guide them. The information we by Superintendent we glean the following points: Like similar associations in Great Britain, the organization was formed for securing to shareholders and purchasser the net profits on all their investments and purchases, according to the amount of business done semi-annually. affairs are carried on by the _ Are Run. terpretations. Itis possible that an advertisement in your paper of the if Mr. O’Connor could live long People’s Equitable Co-op. Association enough, with unflinching and _ per- has induced us to ask you to kindly exsistent effort, he might succeed in plain the manner of conducting such associations. There are many persons in convincing ordinary mortals that this vicinity who would like to co-operhis rendition is far superior to that ate somewhat after the manner of the There is a large proportion of the brute element still remaining Shred kindly furnished mis- Advertising Rates Furnished on aalioatign: G. QO. CORAY, WEEKLY. and desirable, this reason he hasraised the malice of the multitude on account of the Price: OnE YEAR, Srx Monrus, THREE MontTuHs, other sion is to reveal hidden meanings in the great bard’s plays that have WESTERN PUBLISHING COMPANY, Satur bottles, WESTERN desire would prove interesting to others. We suppose the concern of which Mr. Langton is President is of the kind that would suit us, if we knew the principles on which it is conducted. If you see fit to publish such information we would feel much obliged. ENQUIRERS. The above letter came to us two or three days ago and we have gladly gathered what information we could in regard “Enquirers,” . we Like to the matter. think the subject propounded is one in The usual officers of corporations,a president, vicepresident, eleven directors, secretary and treasurer and three auditors, who hold office during the term of one year. The Association buys and sells for cash or its equivalent prospectus only, “so as to escape,” the says, “the disastrous results of bad debts.” The conditions of admission are easy. Those unable to pay down for one or more shares or $5 each, may pay at the rate of 25 per cent. down and 10 per cent. thereafter per month sion in England, depres- by some thirty persons, mostly flannel-weavers, with a capital of only £28. The special object in view was to save to themselves the profit that would otherwise go to the storekeepers, which probably amounted to about 20 per cent. of their purchases. ‘T'wo-pence a week was the subscription rate, and that has Passed. and our Future Prosz ect. The board of directors of the D. A. & M. Society have made a statement to the public concerning the condition and future prospects of the society, and thanking the public for their kind interest in its behalf. The directors conclude: “We also take this occasion to state that preparations have already begun for the Territorial fair of 1889. It is confidently hoped and expected that this exhibition will show a wholesome iu all the material interests of is declared. The shareholders of course possible,the board invites correspondence receive an additional dividend on their stock. There is also a deposit fund in which any one may make deposits and and suggestions from the farmers, manufacturers, artisans and all who are interested in the welfare of Utah. Such correspondence may be addressed to Heber M. Wells, Secretary, City Hall, Salt Lake City, and will be distributed by him to the proper departments for consideration. | The prosnects for the future. were into a monopoly, not receive interest of 6 per cent per more annum stock, not fully paid up, not exceeding 10 per cent. per month until such shares are paid; and if not paid for in the specifled time, they may be sold assessments. to pay The profits of the Association posed of as follows: Five per the whole amount is carried to a or safety fund; two thirds of the are discent of reserve remain- ‘Tt soon capital stock; the remaining third is divided-and paid to holders of purchase according to the amount each scriptions, until finally almost all necessary articles were supplied to the members through this channel. The working purchaser surrenders. capital was also largely increased by the Ist, and the success so far has been very issuance of two-pound shares. The cardina! principle on which the business was operated demanded that all payments should be made in cash. No credit was given. As the society grew,.it not only promoted the financial welfare of its gratifying. With proper management there is no doubt as to its great future. The People’s Equitable Association began business Co-Operative about The officers of the Association are: never more encouraging to the society than at present, and with the co-opera- tion of the people the board feels that it can accomplish a to the Territory.” vast amount of good Tur following report of Secretary H. M. Wells shows the present financial condition of the concern, from which it will be seen it is in a phorguey. prospercondition: Receipts during year. From ee ee appropria. 820,000 tion... iiterest on ngebtane of 00 same invested by TreasUWEOR he ee ae eae Ceres Special cash premiums 193 “ DY CIbIZOMS hee aia eee Sale of advertising space 846 55 “ in Exposition AS ee ee such checks, sub- Year FAIR. than fifty shares may be issued to any one person. All retail customers are entitled to checks for the amount of purchases on which at the end of every six months they receive whatever dividend degenerating ing is then declared as a dividend on the and The TERRITORIAL the Territory. The premium list will be published and distributed in early spring, so that ample time will be given to all to prepare their exhibits. With a view to make the exhibition as complete a reflex of the industrial and agricultural condition of the Territory as In order to prevent the Association from the very first thing the society bought was a bag of oat meal, which was dis" tributed among its members at cost price. increased in numbers OUR growth until paid. if left in for ninety or more. days. which the general public must feel a Gereral merchandising is the object of deep interest,since all institutions like the the organization, and its capital stock is set at $50,000 —10,000 five dollars shares. one above are well calculated to promote the general weal. The tendency of all The stock may be increased or diminished are they as occasion requires. The officers have co-operative institutions, unless conducted on some similar plan to the the usual duties, and the directors have ene lately organized in this city, is to- power to purchase whatever property is ward centralization of stock in the hands necessary to carry on the _ business. of a few shareholders, until virtually the Stock not subscribed for or sold vests in concerns are little more than simple the corporation and can not be sold for partnerships, thereby defeating the pri- less than the amount paid on the submary object in view. It is to counteract scribed shares of stock at the time of this tendency, which is inevitable wher- sale. Semi-annual reports are made and ever it has room to act, that institutions dividends warranted by the profits are like the one in ee hawe been or- paid within thirty days after declaration. The voting power of the board of direcganized. The formation of ie Rochdale Equit- tors is by a majority of the whole numable Pioneers’ Society, mentioned by ber, and the voting power of stockholders “Enquirers,” began a new epoch-in the is one vote for each share held for thirty history of industrial co-operative insti- days previous to an election. Assesstutions. It was established in 1844, dur- ments may be levied on the subscribed ing a period of great industrial The Local News. Buiidees 305 70 80 “Life membership.... .. 225 00 « Annual membership.... 424 00 ‘¢ General admission to fair Of 1888 28) seer Se EB OIA) ME EEROMUG es Oe eee ene ae 85-00 Total receipts ... . $25,804 50 Disbursements during year. Account Exposition BuildIe a eoaes $19,839 95 tac Dec. SPrOmMUmMiGn _% 2c ype ee Bixpense of fair 1888.... “General expenses ...... 1,765 124 05, - Total disbursements. .$23,256 Balance in Treasury Dec. 15, TOSS ee Aare eee 97 1,026 64 61 2,547 89 Presipent: Wm. Langton. Vicr-PrREsIDENT: John Schofield. ; Liabilities. Drrectors: Angus M. Cannon, S. R. Account unpaid premiums ..S 66 00 members, but it also provided for edu- Marks, Walter J. Lewis, A. H. Woodruff, Richard Kletting, architect... ~ 1,000 00 Spry, Oliver Hodgson, Henry Salt Lake Bldg. and Mfg.Co. cational purposes by the establishment Philip 805 27 of an Educational Department, which. Morgan, S. J. Sudbury, Isaac Langton, Appropriation to Secretary . 500 00 comprised a library, news-rooms, scien- Eli A. Folland, Jos. W. Maynes. Balance 24" oe, RS Nee nats cae 126 62 Levi W. SECRETARY AND Le Te tific instruments and educational charts, Rule for Scotland and for England Total . $2,547 89 some others. Richards. etc., of various sorts, and in this manner too. No matter how Englishmen These institutions should meet with it greatly raised the moral status of the may strive to disguise the fact, the Accident on the U, P. community in which it existed. About much favor in our midst. As a means American system of federal union W. C. Morris, of this city, who is on ten years ago the society was reported of promoting the pecuniary welfare of At 10 o’clock on Tuesday night an acis, soon or late, certain to be a visit to New York, came near losing his to have 9,722 members: funds, £280,275; the many, they more nearly reach the cident occurred to the incoming U. P. adopted. It is plainly written in hfe from asphyxiation. by gas. A dis-. while the business of the year amounted, ideal than any other species of co-opera- train when-at a point about four -miles afternoon to £311,754, and its profits to £51,648. tion that has been devised. One was above Echo Station in Echo Canyon. the book of fate. We should like patch received yesterday stated that he was still unconscious, but The Rochdale Society is one of the most organized in Logan a year. or so ago, The train, which consisted of express to see Gladstone put himself at there was much hope of his recovery. remarkable successes of co-operation, which is more democratic, if the word is and baggage cars, smoker, day coach and the head of this larger movement; JOSEPH CaRTER is up for forgery. _He and proves that equitable co-operation, admissable, than the one established two sleepers, was running between 30 we should like to see him carry it is a young man from Morgan City, and when conducted on correct principles is here. All shareholders are entitled to and 40 miles an hour, when all at once a forward to final victory. It would is accused of having put Nephi Bow- a powerful source of good to a commun- but one vote in the election of officers. rail broke, catching the baggage car, be a crowning glory to his great thorpe’s name to an order for a quart of ity where it exists. It was the precur- The more widely the benefits can be dis- which with the succeeding cars were consistent, of course, with thrown from the track down a four foot sor of many similar societies which have tributed, life which neither time nor eter- whiskey. If he goes to the penitentiary done a vast amount of good in England thoroughly efficient service,isthe great embankment. None of the passengers it will prove a dear quart of Wiikey nity could ever dim. May he be and Scotland. The secret of their suc- object to be attained and is really the were seriously harmed beyond a severe He should swear off. granted a few years of life and cess consists in their “ready money;” corner-stone in the foundation of all shaking up, save Professor Stark, of — they buy and sell for cash, and the profits such enterprises. Wyoming, who had his leg broken. The vigor to accomplish tis work. It is hoped the above information is night was extremely cold, but the pasaccrue to the members. The doctrine of CosTLy appartus and splendid cabinets the Rochdale Pioneers was: “Look well given in sufficient detail; but if “Enquir- sengers were well provided for till it was have no magical power to make scholars. after money matters. Buy your goods ers” and others desiring more specific possible to forward them to Ogden. Con- | In all circumstances, as man is, under JamEs Owen O’Connor does not as much as possible in the first: markets; information will confer with Mr. Lang- sidering the nature of the accident it is God, the master of his own fortune, so seem to meet with ready apprecia- he is maker of hisown mind. The hu- or, if you have the product of your in- ton, he will supply them with a copy of almost a wonder that more damage was tion in his histrionic endeavors.. man intellect is so constituted that it, dustry to sell, contrive, if possible, to sell the Constitution and By-laws of the not done. People’s Association, which will guide His rendition of Shakespeare does can only grow by its own action; and by it in the last. Never depart from the them in the formation of others of a principle of buying and selling for ready The “Bohemian Girl,’’ not fall in with the popular taste. its own action and free will it will cer- money. Beware of long reckonings.” similar character. A time is coming The “Bohemian Girl,’ as presented He has beenplaying in Baltimore tainly and necessarily grow. Every man when such societies will become much From the prospectus of the People’s must, therefore, educate himself. His where he was greeted with nightly book and teacher are but helps, the Equitable Co-operative Association an€ more common in Utah than they now by Stephens’ class, has been remarkably 3% successful. Under the skillful manipua copy of its constitution and by-laws, are. r*showers of half-eaten apples, old work is his. —————————— j > <> > 7 > >< Pwo. ~*~ |