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The workingman's advocate., 1869-11-20
ACTION not WORDS.

While 1t is certainly a matter of c1ngrat-
ulatiOn, that Ihe digni6ed and mutured &C
tion Of the National Labor Congress should
haYe received an almost unqualified endorse
meat, both from the public and the press,
!t 10 essential that the object sought to be
obtained should not be lost sigbs of, or our
determination relax with the congratulations
Of lite quOndam friends. II the declaration
o. principles mean anything If they com
mend themselves to the judgment or support
Of those who have heretofore been our op-
ponents, they only furnish an additional rea-
son why our efforts should be redoubled
and our faith renewed.
The curse Of the laboring man has here
tofOre been found 10 bis own apathy. A neg
alive endorsement is more injurious than
an undisguised opposition. The mere &C.
knowledgment Of the existence Of an evil
will not remove it, any more than placing
bread before a starving man will satiate his
hunger. Spasmodlc action seldom, if ever,
accomplished any lasting or material good.
The reason rather than the passions must
be appealed to, as, when our action or de-
mands are not sustained by the sober second
thought We may safely presume they will
not stand she test OF the crucible of truth.
The proper question 10 be asked By every
interested person is are the evils complained
oR rAal op imaOiuapu. do khau ;rat;F- ~
tion taken by the CJngress, or are the means
devised the most proper or available to re.
move themH Are the wrongs sought be
redressed the wrongs under which labor, or
if am happily exempt, is there a guarantee
shall continue 10 be so That as the west
becomes more pOpulous aud refined, or ex-
changes its agricultural for manufacturing
character, that that refinement will not be
attended With the same results az are now
10 be found 10 less favored regions.
Reader, even il you could answer these
questions in a selishly satisfactory manner,
is lt yOur duty TO stand idly by, and refuse
20 help your less fortunate brother, while
capital, strong, united and far seeing, is sure
to take advantage OF that apathy to his and
your destructionP And if capital fnds it
necessary to cooperate with capital, in its
crusade of oppression, how much more is it
your duty to be equally alive to your inter-
ests, BY Obeying the dictates Of Natures frat
lAw-self. preservation.
HsPpily, for humanity, the American me-
ohAnic occupies as yet position lar in ad-
vance Of his European competitor. But
while HE advantages are greater bis repOn-
abilities are q eater also, aud when be fails
to avail himself of the means which God and
nature have placed within bis reach, he not
only betrays his own interests but the in
terests Of the toiling millions throughout the
worA. It is not the possession but the
Droner use of these privileges which can
,val however, to retain him that pre-. omin-
,ncs. While be is folding his hands, feed
M bis national vanity, and commiserating
he position o. his brethren across the seas,
hey, yearning 70 obtain the boon, which he
possesses, are teaching him lesson which
10 would do well to copy, and showing what
consistency may accomplish under the mos
The workingman's advocate., 1869-11-20
FHE CIGAR MAKERS.

a. IA Rd,or Of the WORKISGnASs ADvooAfs.
In looking over the last number Of the
ApvocArn, discover 90 error in one Of my
letters. I'm the ons to Mr.. Z. Won Der BO-
CART, as published, I an made TO say that
ssno person 10 eligible to membership in any
local Union, unless he has served an sPpren-
ticeship Of not less than two years and six
mooths." when it should be three years.
You will please publish the letter as cor
rected, and Oblige
Yours, respectfully,
FRED BLEND.
CoLuxBUs, Ohio, Oct 25. 1869.
TO wn. II. vcH BcaAaF, President Of VaiAtia'
n I. Union, No. so.
DxAR SrR-Your letter, of the goth instant
Is at hand. You submit the following ques-
tions
lst Can n bov. who has served bis term OF
aporenticeship under the Troy or Albany
Unious, and who brings certificates from his
boss and several journeymen, certifying that
be has served more than three years. Can
Union SO of Valatia, admit him and give him
q card
Answer-No. Ee must first be admitted to
the Union under whose jurisdiction he serves
the last Of his term of apprenticeship. Your
Union can only admit him by card.
I'd. Can boss give his apprentice bis time
Say, be has served two years and six months,
can any union admit him
Answer-No. No person is eligible to mem
bership in any Union, unless he has served three
yearA He must work under instructions for
six months before being eligible to member
ship 10 any local union.
Yours, fraternaly,
FREB BLEND,
Int. Pres't.
The workingman's advocate., 1869-11-20
The Coming Party.


For some months past, we have had sew
eral complaints from our Omaha subscribers,
as to the irregularity with which the ADvo-
CATE has been received. We know where
the trouble lies The gentleman in the p O.,
who puts on so many airs, had better mind
his p's and q's-
FRox Grand Rapids We learn that one
half of our subscribers, some 6fty in mum.
Der, cannot, and DO not, receive their
papers regularly Tho fault lies, hosOever,
entirely wih the POst-c6fS officials Of that
place. We have done all IN our power TO
remedy the defect, but to no purpose. We
will now see what effect an appeal to head
quarters will have, as We are determined to
leave no stone unturned, to remove all causes
of complaint.
The workingman's advocate., 1869-11-20

The Central Fenian Amnesty Committee,
in order to reduce the revenue Of the gov
ernment, and obtain means for keeping up
the agitation, ask Irishmsn to abstain from
tobacco until the prisoners are released.
The workingman's advocate., 1869-11-20
LABOR REFORM.
a NOBLE FIGHT.

The gallant fight just made BY our friends
in Massachusetts is worthy Of all praise, and
should act as an incentive to their brethren
throughout the country. Against overWhelm
ing odds they entered the political arena, Sc
lec:ed their candidates and speakers from the
rank and file Of the laboring masses and
succeeded in polling 49, ,093 votes, and elect
ing tsosnty-thyee genuine labor representa-
tives. In this connection 1t gives us rleas
ure to bear testimony to the zeal and ability
displayed by the workmen throughout the
contest.
The Coming Party.
The New York Herald, one Of our most
shrewd and influential journals, thus refers
to the prospects Of the Labor Reform Move
ment:
TIE WoRKINGNENs' MovEMENTs.-The work
ingmen's societies Of this city, in their lnde.
pendent movements in political affairs, are evil
IDENTIFY crystalizing an independent party. They
do not appear to cover a very wide margin in
reference to our approaching elections, but it is
alreaiy apparent that If they stick to their text
they will astonish the old party machine pOlti-
ticians on both sides in our November races. In
short, these workingmen's unions in the new po-
Iitieal movement initiated, have only to move
together, rank and file, in order to gain in the
first general charge the political balance Of pow
er in the CITY, the State aud the United States.
They have the strength and they have only to
learn hcw to use It.
The workingman's advocate., 1869-11-20

A correspondent Of the Lcndon Daily
Netcs says that the passage Of large ships
through the Suez canal will be attended
with risk. The granite pillars Of the wa
duct are cracked, but not1sufacient to pre-
vent trsihs.
The workingman's advocate., 1869-11-20

The President hos received from heads of
Depar :ments data from their annual reports,
to be used in making up his message. He
will commence it in a few days, and will
make it brief.
The workingman's advocate., 1869-11-20
CORRESPONDENCE.
FROM ENGLAND.

I'VE dc not hold ourselves responsible for any opn
Ion expressed by our Correspondents.l
The workingman's advocate., 1869-11-20

Co1UMBUs, o., Nov 8. 1859.
Mr.; HEn.AH g. Press. coTssPOnding Secretary Of
Union No. III, Of Chicago, H.:
DEAR Sin Yours Of the 1st INST. was re
ceived too late for an answer before the 7th
j. M. Ho6man's, alias ID. Uppenman's card, is
sued by Waukegan Union tthat union having
suspended over a year ago. is null and void.
Your Union cannot admit him until all charges
against him are paid The international Union
holds q charge of 80. so against him; being a
part of the $500 in the treasury af the Wau-
kegan Union at the time it suspended. You
can investigate his case in the usual manner
and il there Is no charges brought against him
him by any local Union then you can admit
by paying the regular initiation fees of your
union and the So. so to the Iuterna tional Union
Yours Fraternaly.
FRED. BLEND, Inter. Prest.
CLEVELAND, Nov. Q, 1869 4.
70 the Ediapr Of the WoEKINoHASs ADvocArH.
Please insert the following and oblige
A. G.. STRAURs
70 the officers and members Of Cigar Makers
Unions:
The following named persons have made ap-
plication for membership: Fritz Green, Roger
Burke, Ben. Gilbert, +. Deitung, c. Pachman,
and II. Schuler. II you have any charges against
any Of them please inform us one month from
date, or sooner, If possible.
b. Staple and G. Doran have been fined 81 90
each for obtaining money from this union by
fraud. Unions under whose jurisd ction they
are working will please collect and remit the
same. By order of c. M. U. No. II.
j. E. BRAND, Pres.
A. G. STRAUSS, Cor. and Rec Sec, Box ., 752.
BALTIMORE, Oct g. 1869.
TO the Editor OF the WoRKISaMANs ADVOCATE.
SIR Please give notice in your columns Of
the following:
Any Union having charges against Abe Moot
will please notify me bv the 1st December, '69.
DANIEL CULLINGroN
Cor. Sec. Cigar Makers Union, No. /.
WATKRTowN, n. Y, Nov. s, 1869
TO the Editor Of the WoRKIEGMAH's ADVOCATE;
Please give notice through the columns OF
your paper IF the following circular TO Cigar
makers:
o. G. Clock has made application for mem
bershlp to this Union. Any union havicg claims
on him will please notify Union No A.
r. B. RICHARDSON,
Cor. Secretary, Box 907.
The workingman's advocate., 1869-11-20

COLUMBUS, O., Nov. 8, 1869.
Mr.. ADAM wOLTE, Corresponding Secretary OF Union
No. Q, Of Troy, N. r.:
DEAR SIR Yours Of the lst inst is at nsnd.
You submit the following question What
shall be done with mans card that was issued
April 19tt, 1859. deposited, with an endorse
ment Of Ten dollars on it, June lst, 1869, and it
has not been deposited since then until it was
deposited with your union, Oct. 2Sth, 1869.
Answer. That card is null and void. If there
is no other Union holds charges against him
then you can admit him for the regular initiA-
tion fees Of your Union, and by making him re N
pay the ten dollars he has endorsed on bis old
card You had better investigate his case in
the usual manner, before admitting him 90 your
Union.
Yours Fraternally.
FRED. BLEND, Int. Pres't.
The workingman's advocate., 1869-11-20
CoLUxsus, o., Nov. 8, 1869.

CoEUNBUs, o., Nov. 8, 1862
Nh. ESQ. MoSGAE, Corresponding Secretary UniOn No.
50, Terra HAate, Ind:
DEAR SrR--Yours Of Oct. 11th is at hand, and
after submitting your statement to Milwaukee
Union, nnd that Simon Himelbour is in no
way a defrauder of Milwaukee Union, but they
claim that he worked as an unfair man under
their jurisdiction. But, during the time that
the amnesty proclamation is in force, they have
no right to charge any Of their own uafiir men
more than the regular initiation fees of their
Union, unless they have defrauded any !, ;sl
Union or the International UniOu. In such case
they must repay the amount charged to their
accounts before they can be admitted.
Yours Fraternally.
FRED. BLEND, Inter Prest
The workingman's advocate., 1869-11-20

COLUMBUS, O., Nov. g. 1869.
Mn. PErsl J. sHIrH, Corresponding Secretary Union
No 90, OF eaco, Me-:
DEAR SR:-Yours Of the I'd inst is at hand
10 reply viii state that when Union suspends,
all moneys, books, papers or any other proper
ty Of that Union beco mes the property Of the
teri Any outstanding moneys will have to be
paid to the International Union, after Union
suspends. Endorsing money on cards is not
compulsory on local unions. The law says To-
cal Unions MAY assist needy cigar maker-it
does not say it SHALL assist a needy cigar maker.
The men at Portland can apply for a new
charter after your Union is suspended, or they
can deposit their cards with the next nearest
Union. The charter you held il only fo= Saco,
and would not answer for Portland.
Yours Fraternally.
FRED. BLEND, Inter. Prest.
The workingman's advocate., 1869-11-20
OFFICIAL ORGAN OF THE LABOR UNION

Adj u The PTesident Of he National Labor Union
X. y TRAVLLHcK, No. los GrisWo!d street. Detroit,
Mich.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-10-01

Police REponr- Mayors OFFICE. There
were no cases before the Mayor this morning,
nor has criminal case been before him $ since nee
the morning OF The 18th nit. Where Is t9e e
CITY OF the same population that can boast OF q
clean police report for four consecutive days
MAGISTRATEs OFFICE. Henry Beach, com
mtted to Jail some weeks ago ior an assa 1 a, Eu
Mrs. John Flood, was rc-:xamlned ana uis
CHARGED char but on the charge Of dsorderly con,
duet duet on on the night Of the assault will be tired
by the Mayor, and in default of the payment
of the imposed tine, will be committed to the
work house.
W WATCH REPORT Night clear and COOL
There were no disturbances in any quarter oil
the city. few people on the streets, no arrests
by the watch, and but one ledger, woman, al
the watch house. A coloIed lar was 10 n Pre-,
eress at Slouphby's school house, on Wolfe
Street but everything was conducted quietly
md orderly
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-10-01
KNABE & CO.'S
&c8eE8 GOLD MEDAL PIANOS.


having recently secured tho ~ No. Tor tnc Sc
unsurpasscd a.d .l.cndid instruments. ! sna 81
keep on hand constant supply OF thelr y "
PIANOS, which | will sell At their own 'sr'
tory prices, with al their guarantees.
VIM. knabc " Co.'S Pianos sreso wen Known
on this continent, and particularly IN our state
that il would be useless to publish MI the testi-
m0aisls in their favor. They obtained inc
prizes over every competitor wherever, expos
ed and have attsincd their high standing py
their intrinsic worth, and the patient persever-
ing Industry of their makers, without nav ing
had recourse to means employed by many
firms to mako II sensation. Every Piano war
ranted two years. M
Also, WM. HEINEKAMP'S first class Pl-
AMOS, al-eqdy so favorably known here
SMITHS rARLOR ORGANS, Of Boston
SECOND HAND PIANOS, of the best makes
Every Piano warranted, and terms OF payment
AS usual in other cities.
All kinds of Musical Instruments tuned IN q
repail cd in the best manner. honesty ot IN
tcntiOn and IN experience of over IL years II
the art o! tuning, still continued in the highes
musical circles of Washington city, dur I'M
which have accomplished over sixteen thous
and Piano tunings, may, perhaps, reassure thos
who are inclined to seek for good workman
ship out of AleXsndria.
Pianos an! Organs for rent.
1917 King above w.,r,...stt'r:;;: "a,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-10-01
The Markets.

BALTIMORE, October 1.-Cotton dull nomi-
nslly 27ts27!. Flour very, quiet At Yesterday
quotations for each grade. Wheat hesyy !;
prime to choice red l10al47. Corn unsteady
ilOal2o Oats dull at 5sa6J. Rye 1lQall 49,;
PORK quiet at :33. Bacon firm; rib sides ~.
clear do. q shoulders 1T; hams 2la25, Lard
quite at l9!a2O. Whiskey quiet At Stu.
NEW York, October Flour duh. Wheat
quiet and unchanged Corn dull.
New YORK, Oct. l-Market strong with up
ward tendency. Money : per cent Gold 3os.
Exchange long 81. short $ 5-20s, 1862. coupon,
10. 10 4Us, coupon. Q Virginia, Gs' ex'couP2oni.
SD; do. new t0!. North Carolina's old, 49s;
do. new A. =, ,-hi, Az
asked,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-10-01

FOREIGN PosTAGE.-lt is sutmised by those
uuacquainted with the geography OF the coun-
try that the Northern Neck OF Virginia Is not
included within the limits ot the United States,
for The postage on all letters from that region
received in this city is six cents, while that on
letters from California is only three cents
Why this difference nobody scomsto know and
apparently, nobody cares, except those upon
whom the extra tax falls.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-10-01
Auction SALES.
ION MISSIONER SALE OF FAIRFAX
II LAND
oct l-tf

UOMM ISSIONER'S SALE OF FAIRFAX
u LAND.
Court of Fairfax county, Va, rendered at its
November term, 1866. in the suit Of John HAS
lip VS.. A. l.. Mckenzie ct al the und erslgned,
as Commissioner of the said Court, will sell, by
public auction, at the front door Of the Court
House of Fairfax county, on MON "a inc
that TRACT OF LAND in Fairfax CO., lying
on Pohick creek, and containing TWO d w
DRED ACRES, on which the said a.. H. Nc
Kenzie now resides, and which belongs to the
said A. l.. McKeT zie and Arm Mckenzie ID
TERMS-Onetenth OF the purchase money
TO be paid in cash the residue IA three equal
instslments At six, twelve ana eighteen months
from the day of GALE with interest; the pur-
chaser to give bonds for tho deferred PAYNE ts
and the title to be retained ~ security for their
payment. .. FEhd uoVN DEaHh,
sep ll--eOts CoD'mlSsfoIeT'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-10-01

composed of zoo pounds Of No. Peruvian GU
sno, and 1900 pounds of Soluble Phosphate OF
Lime, Clones dissolved in sulphuric acld, pot
ash and soda, forming the most concentrated,
universal and durable fertilizer ever offered to
the farmer combining all the stimulating
properties OF Peruvian Guano, and tho ever du-
rabie fertilizing properties of Ground Bones.
Excelsior is in line dry powder, prepared ex-
pressly for drilling, and can be applied IN any
quantity per acre, however small and it IS the
opinion Of many close calculating farmers, after
ELEVEN years experience. in testing it side
by side with other popular fertilizers that an
application of 100 pounds of Excelsior is equal
to 2O) to 30 pounds of any other fertilizer or
guano offered for sale, therefore is fully lVo TO
to 30 per cent cheaper.
rsY-FHE VERY BEST EVIDENCE WE CAN Of
FER OF THE VALUE OF OUR EXCELSIOR AS A
CROP GROWER AND FERTILIZER Is THE FACT OF
ITS BEING INITIATED AND CoUNTERFElrED IN
THIS AND OTHER CITIES.
Ass- Farmers should see that the A N a LISl -
and namo OF J. j. TURNER u CO. are
branded on every bag in RED LETTEkS.-
All others are cOuntcrielts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-10-01
X | b B 0 n S

MILLINERY & STRAW GOODS
MSTRON GATOR " co
2Sr Il 2S9 Baltimore ST., Baltimore.
importers and Jobbers of Bonnet and Trimming
Ribbons Velvet and Sash Ribbons. Bonnet
silks, Sstins and Volvets, Illusions. BIohds'
Lees Rnches, Nets and Grapes, French FLOW
5rs and Feathers, Stray Bonne's ana E Tan.e,
Hats trimmed and untrimmei, SILK Nelvei
and Eel. Bonnets and Hats, Sundowns and
Shaker Hoods. -
The lal gest stock Of Millinery, Goods in this
country, and nnequalled in choice variety
which we offer at prices that Will DEFY cofnpe'
tition. Orders solicited.
Baltimore sep SIM
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-10-01

"FREGDoM' Is,pEn III, d'-, which
have been confined ot m,@&!cd >iuce July, In
consequence OF the order authorizing the
poisoning OF all Of them found running at large
by the police between at time aud the first
of October, were turned loose and unmuzz.ed
to day, and have been scampcring about the
streets 10 unusual numbers yelping the delight
they experience at rcgaininS their freedom.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-10-01
Gold
NEW YORK, October l.-Gold to-day 1901
CITY ITEMS.

Professor NEWMAN will reopen his Dancing
School for the reception of pupils at the %
Mansion House Assembly Rooms, on Fri ~
day, Oct. Ist. Gentlemen's Glass on Tues LA
day and Friday evenings, from to Top. m;
Glass for Young Ladies, Mise. and Masters,
on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons, rom
vors and soicits future patronage from all those
who desire to learn the art of Dancing. For
further particulars apply at the Academy from
a. m. to II m. r
sep 20-lm j. NEWMAN, rrol' DahcINA'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-10-01

AN ALEXANDRIA MANUFACTU -Messrs.
Suite 4 Stuart, at their corn and plaster mill,
have erected new machinery for the manuiac-
ture of what they term their Dixie Fertilizer,
composed OF one fourth Of Peruvian guano
and thrce-fourths of bone, and which has been
highly recommended by those who have
usn1 n
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-10-01

"RENDER UNTO CAESAR &C.-That al the
farmers and merchants who trade with this
city do not obey tho scriptura injunction with
reference to returning property to It's owners,
is clearly shown by the bags, stamped with the
names OF Alexandria merchants, which daily
pass through here on their way to more North
ern cities filled With sumac.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-10-01

BENZ. HA1LowELL has returned to his resi-
dence at Sandy Spring1, Montgomery county,
Md, after his recent long trip 20 the N'St,ln
good health He gave a few days ago, an IN
teresting Lecture on the Indians, before the
Sandy Springs Lyceum with his usual energy
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-10-01

ROBBERY. The house OF gentleman III
the First Ward named Davis, was burgarlous
ly entered and robbed last night of portion OF
its contents. The robber was seen but managed
to escape in the darkness. Two gentlemen who
happened to be walking on different streets in
that part of the city, at the time, were seized
by those in pursuit of the robber on suspicion
OF being the guilty party, but were, OF course,
released as soon as identified.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-10-01
TELEGRAPH NEWS.
spgc1ALDIsPAToHEs TO THE GAZETTE
Tho pubIic Debt.

WASHINGTON, Oct 1.-The public debt
statement has been made public, and shows
decrease since March 18th OF S5I 900, QUO
The decrease during the past month has been
S7,50000O. The coin in the treasury amounts
to nearly 500, G0O,O0O and the currency 10
Sc, 500 COG.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-10-01

The WEATHER.-The weather to day has
been delightful, and the ladies have been out
in numbers. and dressed in their new fall cos
TUNES of rich colors and latest styles, have
bcautificd aud euvcued King street by the"
presence, and added greatly to the attractions
of a promenade on that thoroughihre,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-10-01

HAVING just returned from New York, where
clothing and furnishing goods of the very best
TO he found in the market, and superior to any.
thing in that line ever before offered 10 this
community, l would most respectfully solicit
n call from my numerous customers and the
public generally, at my magnificent place
of business, 81 King street.
sep Is - DEALAAN'
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-10-01

GRAIN WAREHOUSE ROBBED. The brick
shop attached to the Pioneer Mills
hut now used b. Messrs, uooe, Wedderburn
4 Co. as grain warehouse, was broken INTO
last night, and robbed Of small quantity OF
No haat
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-10-01
NOTICE TO TAX-PAYERS.

The tax bills due the City Council Of AleXan-
dria for the year 1869, are now due, and in
the hands of the COLLECTORS, who can be found
at their Office in the market building from a..
m. to 4 p. m A discount Of 10 per cent Will be
allowed on all bills paid in current tunds'on or
before the lst of November.
GEO. II. Blackjack,
Col. Northern Dist.
S. K. FIELD,
ort 1-tf Col. Southern Dlsl.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1869-10-01

Observation-Disclosures has again been
made OF the djsordcrly behavior OF the boys
who nightly assemble at the east end OF the
tunnel, on Wilkes street, and the police have
been instructed to visit tha; locality, and TO ar
rest those who are most 10 blame