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Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-03-17

RAILROAD EMPLOYEES The new law
relative to railroad employees provides as
follows: If any person or persons in the
service or employ of railroad or other
transportation company, doing business in
Pennsylvania, shall refuse or neglect to obey
any rule or regulation of such company, or
by reason of negligence or wilful misconduct
shall fail to obey any precaution or rule
which 1t was his duty to obey and observe,
and injury or death result to any person or
persons by such neglect, the person or per-
sons SO offending shall be deemed guilty of
misdemeanor, and, on conviction thereof,
shall be sentenced to pay fine not exceed
ing five thousand dollars, and undergo an
Imprisonment in the County Jail or State
Pen!tentiary. not exceeding FIVE years. 1t is
made the duty of the county District Attor-
ney to prosecute offenders against this law.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-03-17

TOBACCO ANTIDoTE.-To all who are ac-
customed to chewing the weed and desire TO
break the habit. Mr. Geo Trask, of Fitch
burg, Massachusetts, recommends the fol-
lowing recipe: Resolution, Gentian, and
the Grace of God. The resolution and the
grace of God depend, of course, somewhat
upon the chewer himself-but the gentian
root can be always obtained at any apothe-
cary shop. Buy ten cents worth of the root,
coarsely ground; take chew of it after
each meal, or oftener, chew it well and sa al
low all the saliva; contir ue this for few
weeks aud you will conquer your appetite
for tobacco. So says Mr.. Trask, and any
tobacco chewer who feels inclined can test
the virtues Of cheap antidote. The prac-
tiee should not be continued after the appe-
tite for tobacco is gone. But here comes in
the question: Will it be less difficult to quit
the gentian than it was to quit the tobacco
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-03-17
GOAL AND LIN E.
EARM AT PRIVATE SALE.-The sub,

EARM AT PRIVATE SALE-The sub
scriber offers for sale his farm in Law
renee township. situate on the east bank of the
Susauehanna river. with the Erie turnpike
the south, and containing S4 acres Most of the
farm is in meadow and the whole under good
fences The improvements a good log house
aud frame bank barn, with the other necessary
out houses. A spring of good water is near the
door An orchard of cb oice fruit is growing on
the premises There three veins of good coal
on the land. TO wit: one of five feet one of three
feet inches. and one of two feet-the latter pear
the river. For terms inquire of the subscriber,
on the premises. JORDAN REED
December 10, lS6S-p.
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cURWENSyILLEAD VERTIsEMENTs
A RIGA USE

CurWenSVIHe, Ia.
Having taken charge of this well-known Hotel
the undersigned would respectfully solicit share
of the pubiic patronage. Travellers will find the
accom- modations equal TO those of any other house
in this section. Charges moderate
Dec 2. IS6S-tf. JOHN J REED Prop'r
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Hafteman's gonrnal.
.rs r1earheld Railroad.

CLEaRFIELD, PA, MARCR Ia. 1869.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-03-17
JUST RECEIVED,

A new stock of Ladies and Gents Furnish
ing and Fancy Goods, comprising all
novelties OF the Spring season /:
Collars, Cuffs, Handkerchiefs, g Gloves, Kid
Gloves, Trimmings of all kinds, Laces,
Edgings Buttons, Corsets, Jet Sets,
Bracelets etc.
Aso, complete assortment of Ladies, Misses
and ChiIdrens' shoes of the FIRST QUALITY,
to which we ask examin alton.
Butterflies, Neckties, Cassimer and bite
Shirts of a superior quality. Also latest
styles of Hats and Caps
VIM REED co.
cIsarheld, March ;, ls69-3t
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-03-17

PITTSBURG ADVERTISEMENTS.
Raftsman's journal. [volume] (Clearfield, Pa.) 1854-1948, 1869-03-17

TLoUR AND FEED--Extra Family Flour,
L sifted Corn Meal, Buckwh~a at -four, Rye chop
and mixed feed always on hand at
Mareh-59. ). T, kRArZERS.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1869-11-20
PHILADELPHIA, NOV. 20, 1869.


TIE RIGHrs AND NEEDS OF LABoR-In con-
versAtion with prominent stakeholder in one
Of our city railway companies, We were told
that the companies generally were manifestinR
a disposition to diminish rather than increase
the wages of their employees, and that the in
centive to their disposition lies in the alleged
fact that workingmen can now live cheaper
than when, during the war, wages were forced
up to their present "craxy altitude" This
gives US an insight into the estimate which the
employers Of labor put upon its righta Ac-
cording to their doctrine, its rights are its &C
tual needs-that is, its positive physical needs
enough of the staff of life to keep the anato-
mical machinery in working order. As they
compute the expense Of keeping q horse, % do
they estimate the cost Of hiring man. 10
much for his bread and so much for his jean.
If possessed Of sufficient temerity to ask for
more, the workingman il looked upon a. Of
piggish proclivities, and unworthy even Of the
piW&nce he gets. Never before, said the other
party 20 our conversation, has there been such
display Of reckless extravagance on the part
OF Workingmen, as since the decline In the
prices OF necessaries, without . corresponding
decline in wages. We are not prepared to deny
that many--too many-wage men are extrava-
CANT, and recklessly so, but we defy proof that
such extravaganza is warranted by the wages
paid. Working men who pay proper attention
to their multitudinous family needs-needs that
are Indispensable not extravagant; simply
because they cannot be, even had they tho in
clination. The extravagant ones are only such
as spend for needless, and too often hurtful
things, money that should be expended in the
home circle. Men with Incorporate habits, Ell
Their IN drink or Of show, whose children 60 hun
CRY and i'll clad, that their parents depraved
tastes may be INDUCED, or single men, whose
money is invariably spent before 1t Is earned,
and the length of whose bills is only exceeded
by that Of their faces, when the open doors OF
prison bring them to full stop in their head
long race to ruin, and sad realisation Of the
miseries they have stored for themselves, and
the disgrace they have imperceptibly but surely
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1869-11-20

.od Far currency, there would always
sIcD". a greater or less degree q higher
'IiS" ton of speculative properties, sucn as
I.i estate and stocks, ana the MAINTAINING
r. .Ssse increased valuations a. higher
q s . being DEPENDENT upon an increase
V currency, the tendency to get the whole
Of GU IL amount of currency IN circulation
POsS IS bo irresistible. Once out, values Of
"Ou' S-t;ss would be increased in u . same
ProP :an Il paLer ss paper might have to
rela'iO% Tbe whole thing would then be an
golo, .;nent. not new, and never yet success
eIpeiI IT, csnyassirg this matter give you
inl' .n,oestions as TO results which, al
i"O not all the difficulties are worth
YOUR consideration.
o,r,sncy or the interest reduced to 3.65
u sD emf: but the option OF bonds at a
Pc ,ats Of interest would be accepted if
V". .i,arnative Of payment in currency is
'De j.; u,neratiye. If these bonds at . low
ma a1'.s, uere NOT accepted, then the respon-
lu .s;,;tv If an increased currency would rest
s.O" he capitalists, and the labor associa-
Wy wonld be free from advocating a per
-.AnallV lrTeQt 49,
Uninterrupted prosperity Of labor depends
mon established stability upon correct
uulfinciples-all departures from the well
PIa, 'Ild nr,nciples Of sound political economy
sr,T'I NE doors 10 speculation and fraud,
In must be injurious to the laboring
'%s We have already departed from the
, .'n.1 - and have advanced so far that we
o,oo6t return in day or ayear; it must
.ansp much Suffering to return at all. The
~ S@sr ~ can is to so divide the burdens as to
make The strong in property carry share
- Droportion to their strength. 1t is too
late 10 prate about good faith to the rich.
Good ath with the poor was broken when
NV we're brought into this bewildering and
miserable ROAD. Instead Of leading to for
,nne Il leads to death. II the rich will
m,ke their share Of sacrifices, we can get
ont Of il IN two years. II the poor labOTers
are forced to carry the whole burdens anc
h their own explorers, we shall not get out
IF Il in q generation. 'RAER.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1869-11-20
FROM NEBRASKA.
LEAvEEwoRrH, Nov. 6, 1859.


- IAe Editor Of the woRKBsxAEs ADVOCATE.
desire to inform you and your readers
Oh the condition OF the labor movement in
as city. see by your paper that you arc
y receipt Of communications from almost
every section Of the country concerning the
interests Of the working man and the pro-
s'eSs Of his cause; and | wish to say that
Ou' Workingmen here are not dead to those
matters which peculiarly concern them; on
'He contrary, we are up and doing, and ex'
S''' 70 let the world, and especially the
''a'e Of Kansas know that we have the ball
'uVe q power here and elsewhere, and that
We intend to use it.
we have three trades unions here, ii
SVOu standing, viz. the Printers, the Ciga,
~'Aers' and the Iron Moulders', and a few
"'eAS ago the saddlers organized, and wiz
w" 'ake their place with the others. Las
OuiY' we formed Labor Union, and set q
0O'R' and although it has been uphill bus
~ We have stuck to the work. Our mem
O''snip is still below one hundred, but on
WORK has not been in vain.
lie recent election in this State was onlI
m unity officers, Int il this city we CAV
tbos i understand that we would support onl;
~. Use VINO would support US. The resus
drir,tnat on election day the hacks weT
Mug through town, with the followirI
'A'os; "Vote the Democratic LaboriIt
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1869-11-20
The Dearest Labor.

We copy the following from the San Fran
cisco Examiner OF October 10th. We think
it effectualy refutes the every Gay state
ments we hear that Chinese labor is far
cheaper than American labor.
Ed. ExAMINER-I believe it is admitted by
both parties that Chinese impC rtation can
only be prohibited by Congress, that the
State can do nothing. But we ind when
the Government did make q move towards
having the law prohibiting Coolie imports-
ton executed, hat the agents Of the Coolie
Companies 20 to work to show:that the Cool
les are emigrants, and consequently do not
about for some other plan to abate the nui-
sAnce.
The Ooolie journals tell US that capitalists
will hire Just whom they please and 1--WE
white laborers) cannot help ourselves. Now
We admit that such is the fact And we
presume that capitalists will admit also, that
the State can hire just such help as il
pleases, and impose such conditions as it
NAV think proper in granting charters to in
corporate companiss. Now, therefore, we
propose to ask our Democratic Legislature in
granting charters to railroad, manufacturing
or any other kind Of companies, to prohibit
the employment of Chinese on such works,
and al! public works carried on by State au-
thority.
What do you think Of the plan3
1t seems to me if the people would quit
patronizing these Shareholders they would
have to quit importing, and Oouh quit.
There is one point often thought would
like to call your attention to in discussing
this COolie question: will do so nov. In
speaking Of -Coolie, you all talk Of cheap
labor" Now I am fully convinced by actual
experience in working With them both on
railroad and ranch, that ~ one dollar per
day and found 1.-THE price farmers psy) they
are the dearest labor in the State. They
are not more than half hands. Take them
altogether, they are not even that. l am
one of those who do not believe they cost
these Companies what is generally given out
by them.
noticed a statement in some Of the pa
pers, some time ago, purporting to be from
an overseer or Chinese boss of the Central
Pacific Railroad, to the effect that they con-
tracted for their men in China. II so (and
It seems most probable) they did not pay
thiTty dollars, but from sac to ten per month.
I believe it for on that ground only can they
be called cheap labor. And Companies are
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1869-11-20
FROM INDIANA.

tLlZABETHToWN, lnd', NOV. - 1905
Mr.. A. G. CAMERoN, DEAR SHALLOW
me, as did our friend, Mr.. A. W. Phelps, Of
New Haven, to congratulate you on your
safe arrival from the land Of Kings and mo-
bles, and especially on the fact that our rep
resentative was received BY strangers with
the greatest demonstrations Of joy.
As | wrote in my last letter, 1 am content
to be little and unknown while | am permit
ted to realize that my f0ndest hopes and
most ardent expectations viii eventually De
secured whether l shall be able 10 contribute
anything towards the great achievement OF
not. am happy, while | reflect thatthe
great work of reform, so nObly begun, will
assuredly eliminate in the final and effectual
DOR complete liberation Of the millions of
homeless destitute and down-trodden in So
ciety. Iwould say more, but l knowsyou
are pressed for time, and your columns are
over coowded. hope yet to be able to lend
a more active hand in the great work before
fore US.
In conclusion, allow me to say that ! look
mon The present condition Of the poor Of
This country az being virtually the same ~
that of the enslAved Israelites, when theil
predestined deliYerer, Moses, was command
manded to 20 into Egypt and tell the Kinl
to let the people 20, that they might 60 anc
sacrifice to the God Of Israel. when ne re
ceived this command, at the foot Of s:Sinal'
and from a source he dare not doubt OF olS
pute, in order to avoid the task, ana u
throw of the momentous obligation, ne re
Piled 10 this impost "The people are .
oppressed they will not believe me-" AM
90 it is now. The people are so oppressed
with the misrule of the country, that the.
have lost all confidence 10 those who pro
pose any relief for them. But 1 am %. \
the least discouraged, for | know that T;9n
will yet prevail, oppose who may. You shs'
hear from me again. Yours truly,
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1869-11-20

mans ticket" Another read, "Vote the
Republican Workingman's ticket" So you
san see We are not passed by unnOticed. il
re are in the majority. We are moving
fteadilV onward, and before long we expect
70 make good report from this State.
Time will not permit me to dwell on the
fuCject, but hope to give you q good letter
70 few weeks. Be kind enough to find
9oom for this in your valuable paper, and
Fe promise you good return. / shall set
70 work at once to raise q club, and thus
I'D to extend the usefulness Of journal
Shich already has accomplished much for
sne wOrkingmAn. Yours, &C.,
Iron M0ULDKR.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1869-11-20
FROM NEW YORK.

ALBANY N. 4, Nov. 3, 1869.
To the Editor Of the wozxusHARs ADvooAsr.
DEAR SR: The usual quiet which sue
Cseds IN exciting election now reigns ir our
city. The battle has been fought and won,
and the victory celebrated. The Democrats
have the senate and assembly-successfu
beyond their expectations-and consequent
" great celebration was had here on the
evening Of the 5th. Unfortunately for the
worklngmen, who, attending 70 that, lost
rare treat, for on that evening Mr.. r. Ire
velliek was here and delivered ONE Of his
wondrous discourses; wOndrOus to the work
ingmen. who, used to listening to the hypo-
critical jargon Of political hacks and buck
sters, which in our thOughtless blindness we
have placed in positions to shape the laws
We live under, and they are digniRed by the
name of statesmen What much abb used
misapplied word.
But ] have heard the able and worthy
successor Of the lamented Sylvis, and In the
Assembly chamber of the capitol Of the Em-
pire State, and from the Speakers desk,
which is overhung by life-sised portrait Of
the immortal Washington and az listened
to bis eloquent words, 90 foil of truth and
human kindness, while he discussed the La
Dor Reform question, l thought if the spirit
OF Washington was to enter and animate his
portrait; were the great ones, whose voices
were heard in that chamber In days gone BY
to again assemble-s Clinton, . Marcy, q
Seward, Seymour and others-and hear
ing our leader, till closing he recIinsd to his
seat, then would the Father Of bis Country
step forward and enth usiastically clasp Mr.
Trevellick by the hand, AZ friend aud a
brother whs, properly apprecisting the bless
inRs OF Republic, would fearlessly and eff
fectually correct che abuses to which It is
subject then turning to the great ones who,
amazed at this unexpected familiarity of the
great man with the humble but manly ship
wright (; then would be epitomize an Grafton
oy quoting: "Amen, 1 say to you, ouch faith
have not found in Israel. Many leaders,
you have had since left you, who have led
nv darling offspring or the road to ruin,
but here is one whose policy can and will
avert the calsmity-make up your mind |
to follow him" Then would the great spir-
lt depart in joyous peace, and bis portrait
hang IN solemn silence az before.
Such, dear sir, we're the feelings, If ex-
pressed, of think every one who listened to
Mr.. Treyellick on this occasion, for, ON con-
cluding bis remarks, a resolution was spon
taneously and unanimously adopted to form |
10 this city, an organisation to carry out the |
policy Of the Labor Reform party. Then
We can promise him, on visiting rs again,
such an Audience as Albany never saw be-
tore.
Among the audience was large delega-
ION from the Stove Mounters' Union, Of
Troy, intelligent men, who trust will see
nat the workingmen Of their city will fall
q and aid this great movement in this State,
which is yet far behind some Of the less pre-
antious Of her sisters.
Mr.. Trevellick took late train for Syrs-
'use, where be was to speak the next night.
Nay be be spar ID to realize all his expecta-
ions. Yours truly, PC.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1869-11-20

The resignation of General ButterfeId 90
Assistant United States Treasurer az New
York, has been accepted. and Charles j. Fol-
GER, Of Geneva, N. Y, appointed 10 the va
caacy. He has been . member of tbs Leg
islatnre FOR two terms.
Bears are numerous in Franklin county,
Pa. this season. They leave the mountains
and infest tie cultivated regions In search
of cheseuute, --.tglt s4A -ft
There are over slI4, oO0, 900 Of goll in
the vaults Of the National Treasury at
Washington at present. ..-.u
A Mormon temple 10 20 be erected in New
York ct Q cost Of $500, 900. IL Is to be
used az resting place tor Mormon emf
grants. n84lT r.rfE-1
Those money making persons who have
returned suspiciously small incomes 10 sbe
Government Assessors, are TO be invessi'
gated. Commissioner ID lano is going after
them with sharp sticks.
The official account Of the recent battle
10 Cuba states that the insurgents lost l2(
killed and large lumber wounded and
prisoners. The Spanish troops now hold
positions occupied BY the insurgent for ths
past year.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1869-11-20
COOPERATION.

TEE Iron Moulders OF Richmond, Virgil
MIA recently gave a ball, the proceeds OF
which are to be devoted to the establishment
Of q cooperative foundry. Much of the
recent success which has attended the Rich
mond Union Is due to the efforts Of the Ia
mented President Syvis.
Ar the 18th monthly meeting Of the
Washington Provident Building Associa-
ton, held on Tuesday evening, thirty seven
shares of stock were sold, at an average OF
$50 % per share.
CINcsSxArI has new Building Associa-
ton. The amount Of capital stock is $40O.
600, divided into 400 shares, of 1000
each.
Ar the recent regular annual meeting Of
the Washington Co-operative Building As
sociation, held on Wednesday evening, Nov.
3D.. the secretary submitted his second an
nual report, showing the average rate of pre-
MUM, 1885 nominal value Of enc share
Of stock, 4l97 Is; actual cash value Of one
share Of stock, SIS SO.
Ar the nineteenth annual meeting Of the
Hamilton (Oanada) Cooperative Association
held short time since, it was shown that
the business Of the quarter had been Of Q
very satisfactory nature, the result being
that the trustees. after paying the usual siz
per cent OF capital, were enabled TO declare
. dividend of five per cent. on the amount
Of goods purchased by members, aud TWO
and half per cent. on non-members' pur-
chases.
TEE quarterly meeting OF he New York
Cooperative Building Lot ASSOCIATION wa:
held on the evening of Tuesday, Nov. ID
at the Cooperative Hall. Bowery, when
$64S 05 in appropriations, and three new
members were received. The quarterly re-
port showed that the total receipts for the
three months were $S,2 81; payments or
property, &C., $9,942 "a. The Association
has in bank $S,257 81; purchased property
$l2e, 750, covering LOLA shares; number ye
to be supplied. I'll, requiring further pur
chase Of $3.50 70 cover the other shares.
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FROM WISCONSIN.

OSFIox OF RE WISCONSIN, STATE N. L. U.
EXECUTIVE Con-, Black River Fails, Nov. s, 80.
To the Secretaries Of all Unions in the State
of Wtsconsin
The National Labor Congress Of 1868 and
1869 passed resolutions providing for the e.
Enlistment of National Executive Com
mittee, consisting Of one member from each
State, who shall have power to appoint q
committee OF five, to be STYLED the State Ex-
ecutive Committee, with power to organize
men and women's Labor Unions 10 their re.
spective States, and the Chairman to have
power to call State Convention for the pur-
pose Of forming State Labor Assemblies, aud
until such Assemblies are formed, charters
will be issued direct from the q. s. Union to
local Unions, but as soon as State Assem-
blies are formed, the charters will come d.
rect from the State Assembly.
The President OF the United States Union
IL hereby authorized to issue a charter to
that organization whenever the application
made is signed by delegates from at least S
local unions, which shall have met at the
call Of the chairman of the Executive Com
mittee-the power Of said Executive Com
mittee ceaslng upon the formation Of the
State Labor Assembly, which shall be con-
sidered complete upon the reception Of q
charter from the United States Union. The
duties Of the chairman shall be to cores
pond at least once q month with the Presi-
dent, giving him q synopsis of the progress
Of the movement in bis State, and that his
authority be confined to local Unions in bis
own State. To perform such duty, due no.
tice is hereby given that you are requested
TO report to this Office monthly the names of
your respective unions, the number of mem
bers and the names Of your officers, and you
are respectfully requested to furnish any in
portant and interesting information as to
wages, modes of payment, whether in store
goods, cash or otherwise, the influence of
unions on short time, on the interests Of en-
ployer and employed, and the general con-
ditlon Of the latter.
Blanks. contain ng questions in detail, on
the points above specified, grill be sent on
application, to any secretary Of any union
desiring TO make reports.
remain MOST respectfully, J.
JOSEPH O. Honey,
Chairman.
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News or the Day.

The cholera is raging in the city Of Kief,
Russia.
Thsyer's circus and menagerie sold at
Cincinnati, BY TIE Shrriff, for $4,000.
A new Catholic Church, to cost $lO0, OO9,
ID to be erected ut Ottawa, III.
Ex-Governor. Thomas G. Pratt. OF Mary
land, died in Baltimore, Wednesday, aged IS.
The PrOhibitory Liquor law was defeated
at the election in New Hampshire yester
day. A light vote was polIed
The venerable Major General John e.
Wool, OF the United States army, died at
Troy, N. T., Wednesday morning.