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The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-01-01
FROM MARYLAND.
BALTIMORE, Dec. .

BALTIMORE, lee. ~, 1903.
To The Editor OF the woREHsNAFs ADvOoLTE.
Several weeks ago | saw in the pro
ceedings of the United States Senate
that Senator Williams of Oregon had
there introduced a bill for the prevent
ton Of what is known as the Chinese
COOle trade in this country.
Now, Mr.. Editor, would it not b1
The proper time for the workingmen q
this country, to rise en- nlassc, and SO
cOnd the efforts of the honorable Send
tor and his bill? and thus, perhaps, saw
our children and children's childreIE
for generations to come, from povert,
and degeneracy. Now, should thin
the proper way to proceed IN TIL
matter, would be for the wOrkingmQ
Of this country to hold meetings I
every city, town, village and districF
and petition their representatives ant
senator's III the United States congress
to advocate and vote for Senator WI
iamS bill. It will not 10 to delay tn
matter; we must 20 to work at oncs3
for procrastination is dangerous in j.
matter that il Of such vital important
tous and our posterity. We now hat
the Opportunity of preventing one p
the greatest curses Detailing us thh
ever was visited upon a free and hapt.
people. If we postpone action, in lcs
than another year, may not some b
our factories, in the Atlantic States, 3
filled with these Coolies, working y
one-fourth Of what we now receive
and which is barely enough to kebI
body and soul together. They hap
already monopolized all the work shop
and factories in the Pacific Stattf
and are now swarming eastward b
the line of the Pacific Rail Road.
There are parties in this counsr
who have already made contracts wit
planters, manufacturers and capitalists
to furnish large numbers Of Asiski
slaves at 50 much per head, in a cersa
time.
Why is all this? Is it to supply h
demand for labor in this country! II
It il to degrade the working peoplei Z
Ihe country, and establish a moDE e
ohgarchy, which has been the curseE {
all nations before us.
But, sir, we are yet free, and HAY
Inc right Of petition, and a voice in Ith
government. These are yet our right
therefore, let us avail ourselves of tlieI
ana arouse from our past and prefer
iethargy, for we know not what soI
privileges will be, few years hehc
Let US prove true to ourselves, an
70 the noble Senator who had the n a
mood to arise as champion Of our eau
II the Senate. The united voich
'ne working people of this country|w
raise many more champions in Ith
cause, among statesmen and politician
Ior they dare not turn deaf ear tt Il
voice Of thirty millions of their cdns
Vuents. Therefore, let us write ank a
y once, that this may become a law
speedily as possible, and check Il
modern slave trade.
Hoping to hear Of early actioh
'ne working people, remain,
Yours, respectfully, FL j.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-01-01

IT seems that Cupid has accomplished consi
dersble in hi, way, in Cook county during the
past year. The number Of marriage licences is
sued from the Couuty CLERKS Office between
January LIST, 1869, and this date, is precisely
5000. Wednesday morning the records showed
1899; but at noon a candidate for matrimonial
happiness came in from the country and made
the list 8 600
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-01-01

The TAILoRs' Co OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION Of
this city, We are pie 4sed to learn, are doing a
very extensive business As its members are
all skillful, proficient wOrkmen, who prepar-
ed to dispense with the enormous profits re
ceived by many of our first class establish
ments," parties patronizing them may be sure
to get their work done cheaper than it can be
turned out else where.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-01-01

GEORGE G. Co LLINs.
December rs, 1869.

The PROPOSED TRADES ASSEMBLY HALL.-We
have received several letters from parties IN
this city, endorsing the proposition to erect
Trades Assembly Hall. We feel perfectly sa
tisfied that all that is required to make it sue
cess is to have the matter talked over in our
unions and workshops. We think it would be
we'll for the committee having the matter in
hand to distribute some $4,000 or 20, 600 circu-
lars among the mechanics of Chicago, showing
forth the necessity for the feasibility Of and the
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-01-01

Mrs. D. V. ". Golden, Of New Hartford, n Y SAYS:
ind by experience that the stitch Is GIcdys more
durable than the fabric while Of It's greatest ad-
vAntages is that ut aoy time be easily taken
out Another advantage thst lmpreses Us, each time
compare the Wilcox Gibbs with other Sewing Ma
chimes, 10 its quiet action, Ohich tOOsd not Oake TIE
Iightest sleeper does . delicate woman become
nervous over her Wsrk when sewing with IT,"
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-01-01

Tbs COMMERCIAL LOAN COMPANY, is the name
Of workingman's savings institute which has
recently been established at "a North Clark
street, where deposits from one dollar and up
wards are received, and six per cent interest
allowed on the same. Many hundred mocha
mic in our midst, now the owner Of a home
stead, owes its possession to the first dollar de-
posted in savings bank. For the accommo-
datior OF depostors, this institution is kept open
on Saturday and Monday evenings from to
/ o'clock.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-01-01

TIE fourth annual ball Of the Chicago branc b
Of the AmAlgamated Society Of Engineers will
be held on Friday evening, December 81, 1859,
at Zouave Hail, corner State and Adams streets.
A good time ia anticipated.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-01-01

The tenth annual ball of the Tailors' Interna-
tional Union was held on Tuesday evening last,
At Crosbys Music Hall The attendance was
very large, and all present seemed to enjoy
themselves hugely.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-01-01

Tar BRICKLAYERs' CONvENTIoN.-At rec ent
meeting Of the Bricklayers' Union, Aessrs. John
son, Stober and Kelley, were elected delegates
20 the National Convention, which is to COM
mence ia this city on Wednesday, December
10th
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-01-01

WoRK o. The bridge at Adams street con-
tinues without interruption, regardless Of wea-
Their The structure will be completed Oae Of
these days, and will be great public convent
enca too
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To THE WORKING CLASs.-We are prepared
to furnish all classes with constant employment home
the VII lie Of the time for the spaFe nomenn Bus
new, light and profitable. Persons Of either rex
easily earn from SOC. to IS per evening, and proper
tonal by devoting their whole time 70 the busins
Boys and girls nearly much men. That all
this notice may send Their address, and the
Dusi-ess make this unparalleled offer To such as
are not well satisfied, will send 81 to pay for the
trouble Of writing Full particulars, valuable
ple which will do to commence work on, and copy Of
The Peoples Literary COmpdHiOHone the largest and
best family newspapers publshed-An emit free By mail
Reader, II you want ornament, profitable work, ad-
dress E. O. ALLEN CO., AUGUSTA, MAIHE.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-01-01

TIE best place in town 70 get good cup Of
coffee, or a plate of oysters, is at Schweizsr's,
l40 and lbl Madison street. Try and see.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-01-01

PREsENrArloN-On Friday evening, December
oath, Mr. George G. Collins, the foreman of the
extensive steam dye works Of Cook Mclean,
of this city, was presented By his employers
with a magnificent gold watch aud chain, as
token of their appreciation Of bis faithful ser
vices The presentation was made by the Sc
nior partner, Mr.. Alex. Cook, in the presence
Of the employees Mr.. Collins responded in a
brief and appropriate manner. The watch bore
the following inscription
Cook & MCLEAN,
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-01-01

DR' MARSH says the best way to curl your
wlle Of the Mysteries is to discharge tie ser
want girl. 1t is also recommended as a
sure remedy to prevent your OldeBt son
waking in bis sleep.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-01-01

advantages sure to accrue fFosh' lee erection.
As We stated few weeks ego, there is no res~
son why, il the proper steps are taken, that BY
the LIST Of January, 1879. Chicago may not have
a structure 70 rival the Manchester Athenium,
the exclusive property of her workingmen.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-01-01
OSCAR W. BARRETT,
Successors 70 p. W. PhnIips'& o..
Fire. Life and Marine Insurance
100 LA SALE ST,
Oriental Building.

The following Insurance. Companies are represented
which have justly earned reputation TOR
fair and honorable dealing:
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-05-21

Mr.. and Mrs. Stillson live IN Titus'iiie.
Mr.. Stilson works all the week at sham
burgh, and is at home only Sundays. A
young man applied to Mrs. S. for the posit-
ion of husband I'D interim. She sent him
word that there sis light in the winder
for thou" He came and was received with
open arms-by Mr.. Stillson aud some OF his
friends whom the coveted Mrs. $. had sent
Tor. The young man said his prayers and
got of bis ''last words" but il wasn't nee
essary as Still son, not being wiie'beater,
was not afflicted with McFarand's insanity
to shoot men. The Loihario was dismissed
with few admonilory kicks and hair-pin
lab or two from Mrs s S-Translated from
the Titusville Herald.-Jamesiown jour
nal.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-05-21

One OF the most singular sights growing
out OF the war is continuous line of peach
trees of nearly fifty miles III length, around
Petersburg. understanding toward Richmond
They are growing from the breast-works
thrown up by the ebel Amy. and are the
only legacy left by the poor fellows who
were on the advance line within one hun.
fruit while on picket duty, they cast the
seed aside, and now they appear in one con.
tinuous line Of torty-live miles OF beautiful
trees, which yielded al abundant crop last
year.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-05-21

This forenoon, Annie Hart and Julia Col
lins, not believing in the Bible injunction
TO .love one another, had u war OF words,
which resulted in Julia threatening to carve
Annie into mince meat, wbereupon Annie
became greatly frightened and with trenb'
ling voice laid the case before Justice Key
nolds, taking solemn oath thas she was
afraid Julia would dismcmber Der, The re-
suit was that the gentle Julia was held In
the sum of $500 to answer. aud the lovely
Annie in the sum of $50 to appear against
her. So endeth another chapter CT the six
teenth amendment,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-05-21

FIRE AT BROCToN SrATIoN.-A portion
Of the freight house at Broc,on station was
destroyed by fire about 10 o'clock, Tuesday
morning. The FIRE originated in the Tee-
graph Office in the east end of the binding
and seems to have started from the falling
of Kerosene lamp while the operator. Mr..
Edward Cullen. was asleep. The flames
were discovered in time to save the greater
portion Of the building. Fortunately, Mr..
j. NJ. Newton, the station agent, recently
had hose Tut in position which did good
service at the fire. Mr. Cnilen was badly
burned by the flames, although it is hoped
not seriously.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-05-21

Miss Kellogg visited the U.ic. State Lu-
matte Asylum u few days ago. and asa ed
ed leave TO sing 10 the more violent pa
tients, accompanying herself on guitar.
The unfortunate inmates werc deeply affrct.
ed, examined her from head to foot. asked
to see the pretty little bc OF with which she
beat lime turned her round and round, aad
finally the woman insisted ppon kissing her
to al! of which the young singer amiably
consented.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-05-21

us my face dirty?" asked young lady
from the tackwoods. while seated with her
aunt al. the dinner table on a steamboat
running from Cairo to New Orleans. Dir
ty? No. Why did you ask" .'Because
that Insulting waiter insists npon putting a
towel beside my plate. I've thrown three
under the table, and yet every time he
comes around he puts another one before
me-
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-05-21
ALMOST A TERRIBLE CON
- FLA GRAFTON:

AbcGt,9 o'clock last evening q fire broke
Uut In the rear'of Geo. W. Kingsmeat mar
ket. between Schonblom's grocery store and
Howards hotel, aud for short time 1t look
cd ss If the whole business portion of the
town would be destroyed, which would uu-
doubtedly have been the case had it not been
for the almost superhuman exertions of the
citzans, and the fact that no wind was blow.
ingtst the time, the night being very still.
It, is not known how the fire. originated,
many s'ipposiog it to be accidental, while
Others think 1t was set on fire for the pur-
pose. of plnnder. When first discovered the
hre'was confined to space of bout one foot
Wide, between Kings and Schonblom's sta
bles. which being dry and partially filed
with hay and straw, were speedily envelop-
I'd in flames, and together with small
bnilding used by Mr.. King as storehouse,
were destroyed. From this the fire commuu.
ieated 10 the bakebouse attached to Schon-
hios's grocery, which would certainly have
been destroyed together with the adjoining
buildings au6in oil probability the entire
street, had 1t not been, as before stated, for
the exerlous of those present who .battled
the fire inch by inch aud finally succeeded
ia subduing it.
There was great scarcity Of water, the
pump used for supplying water to the by
dfanis heing shut down at the time, and the
wells in the vicinity having .been pumped
dry. The pump Oh the banks OF the Greek
owned by Mr. S. A. Woods, and which be
has kindly. allowed to be used in cases OF
emergency To force water through the pipes,
was not running at the time, but Mr.. John
Cortlyou, wLo. has charge Of it, haS,ened
to The engine bonse and got it 10 pumping
as soon rs sufficient steam was raised
Wnlie II is conceded th at the fire was under
control., os IearIy so, before'the pump was
In motion, no blame Can be attached to any
Ono, as IL was set in motion az soon as posi-.
bic after the alarm was given. MIR. Woods
Is deserving Of c.mmcnda tion for allowing
the pump to be used at all, as it is done q,
= srcpi risk " the machinery.
''''' Fh''NH hSiC 4hitc sc'cTely injured
by hcns hit with falling boards. Three
n.'n wrre kuocked insensible by the falling
II The siHgte stack VI Schoublom's bakery.
Mr. King esiimases bis loss at 81 600,
which iEcludes u valuable team of horses
that were in the stable at lhe time and were
bnrn.d 10 dsa.h.
Ar Schon ololn's lots will reach $500 His
stock Was nearly aIl removed into the street
apt his loss would have been much greater
but for t9e waich,r,ness OF his friends, who
prevented it being stolen.
Oth-y parties suffered small losses by wa
ter and hreakage in renAov,1g.
H'd We tue spscs we would mention the
nsmes Of many who did efficient service.
hut refrain from doing so asit would be an
iaJustica 10 others. Suffice il to say all who
worked arc deserv!ns CT great praise.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-05-21

SHOOTING AFFAIR. Yesterday afternoon
Michael Mccoy, who resides on the Pierson
Farm, concluded to have ..bit ov spree" Z"
and instead Of going about it 10 o decent
way, copmenced by breaking things in gen /.
eral. Micbael's dream OF happiness was
brought to close by the appearance of OF.
fcer Smith who arrested him for malicious
mischief, On the way down Michael made
a,desrerate run for freedom, and refusing to
stop when ordered to do so by the tfiicer
received a portion Of the contents of a rs-
yolver, one bal! entering his shoulder and
the other his thigh, which speedily brought
him. to halt and he was subsequently, lodg-
cd in the lookup, and his wounds dressed
by physician. When the alarm Of fire
was sounded in the evening, the officer had
just brought in bis supper, and buried 'out
forgetting to lock the Cell door but locking
the outside door. This gave Michael an
opportunity of escaping which he was not
slow to accept, and he broke the lock with
an iron bar, and it safe TO presume has
''eone where the woodbine twineth." Thus
eldeth the story of Michael.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-05-21

Speaking of the discovery Of gas wells the
Erie Dispatch says: A wei! has been found
in the township OF West Bloomfield, Ontario
county, New York. some twenty miles south
Of Rochester, which tae New York Times
entirely regards as q novel discovery, not
withstsndng the fact that flowing gas wells
are by no means uncommon Oh the northern
slope Of New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio.
AT Fredonia n. Y, the flow from gas
well has for long time been sufficient for
the supply of the village. Three wells are
in operation in this city, the flew from two
ofwbich has gone on for two years, with no
perceptble falling oil in the amount Of sup
ply. In the hope of effecting Il saving in
coal, the city two or three week since drill
ed q well at the City Water Worl;s. Throbgh
u pipe less'than two inches in diameter, the
of other fuel unnecessary. AT the other
wells mentioned the flow is also sufficient
to effect saving almost equal to the entire
amount of coal formerly used by two In
portaut manufactures. In no instance has
the sinking Of gas-well here resulted
in failure. Encouraged by the success Of
the citss venture, severa, private parties
have projected wells, some Of which are in
progress or will be completed this summer
Of the certainty of SECURING at this point an
abundant supply Of natural gas at depth
OF from five to six hundred feet. there is no
reasonable doubt. OF the revolutionary
consequences in cheapening tie illumina-
tion Of our streets and buildings, which the
New York Times loresees, we are not so
sanguine. Natural gas thus far seems but
poorly adapted in its chemical con. position
to Illuminating purposes. Scentilc txperi-
ment may show some method. OF using it 10
better satisfaction than bitaerie, but we are
quite content with the prospect Of Icing
able to start and extinglish our fires at will
by turning stop-cock, making steam for
our engines without the agency of coal,
and saving altogether in the course of the
year q very nice sum in the item of fuel.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-05-21
infringement. Notice.

The subscriber has learned that eer,,;,
firm In Tiiusville, known as "Bryan. MI"
bingham n Co." have commenced The man.
uiacture OF Sucker Rods with Socket J6Int.,
This is.a Direct infringement on his Iirhts
as his claim Is ''connecting two sections or
rod by means of wstlaes, wcdging sockets
and double coupling bolt" He does not
specify any particular shaped wedge. nor Of
what materialit shall be made. All rods
made as above described outside of ais man.
u'actory, are direct. ipifingemen,s. This, 8,
therefore, il 10
CAUTION OIL OPERATORS.
and all others, against buying or usnc ant
rods SO made, except those of his manufac,
turc, as by so doing they will lay them.
selves liable, aud will DO dealt with accord
ns,io law. ...'
PIONEER, April 9th, 1870.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-05-21

Rev. II. W. Beecher says that instead of
greeting the brethern with holy kiss, as
Paul exhorted the Thessa onians to do. the
sects of Christendom have hitherto treated
each other as if the command was ''greet
the brethren with holy kick"
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-05-21

At the funeral Of "Euil'alo Bill" noted
and desperate character on the Plains.
short time since, his wifa lent over the
corpse, and said, in tones Of Infinite
sorrow and tenderness; IL know he bore
a hard name among men; but loSel him.
lie was all | had to love"
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-05-21

Gen Pratt the Great American Travel
er," says that "after thirty years expert.
euce. enough 10 put down million ordi-
nary men forever, hc has come 10 the con-
cusion tha. American politics is bells grist
mill 10 grind up devils in Though this
be madu,,ss. yet there is method in it.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-05-21

Gen. Hennessey. who commanded a bri
gade in the United States army during the
rebellion. scrapes castings in one Of the toun
dries at Mauch Chunk. He is printer,
and has worked at the case in one OF the
Wilksebarre offices.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-05-21

A reportfrom Cheyenne says the Big Horn
expedition is entirely abandoned. About
one hundred and fifty members are now
camped two mile from there, and will go
to the Sweetwater min ing district.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-05-21

Mr.. +. i. Guihrie, of Ti'usville, has
purchased the Tutte farm, on West llick-
ory. where the Venture well ID pumpin g
25O barrels per day. The Herald says
there are other claimants to the pypperty
and that it will doubtless result in i Cation.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-05-21

And now comes another story, not OF the
war In Cuba. OF OF the recent Fenian move
ments, but OF pqrcbcd throais made happy
by glass OF John Theebol's ice cool La
ger. 60 to the Opera House Saloon, try
ii and be sa tislied. a.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-05-21

The Boston Post says. 'Some little
Indiana boys had real nice time last
week, playing with revolver, till IT went
OF, and they were all invited to the funeral
of one OF the little boys
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-05-21

Rev. McWattey, formerly OF Pittsburgh,
but who has been travelling in Europe for
the past two years, will oilicfate at the Pres-
byterian Church tomorrow, forenoon and
evening. =,
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-05-21

CASroS BITTERS These celebrated Bit
tere are recommended by physicians as FAR
superior 10 any in use. They are pleasant
to the taste and contain medical ingredients.
placing them NJ toe head Of all bi,iers man
nlactnred. Try bottle. they are for sale
at the Drug Stu-e OF Grieffis Bros. a23.tf
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-05-21

- THE BANNER WELL.-The new well upon
the Daizell farm which started off at a pro-
duct ion Of nearly four hundred barrels and
which by actual measurement two days
after striking pumped $50 barrels of oil is
still producing without any material de-
crease. Though reliable parties quote
the daily yield at about 800 barrels. fe-
troleum Centre was alive yesterday with
business men, and the usual number OF 60
ahead operators seeking leases on the
McCray farm adjoining. A borus of $500
and half royalty was offered for leases upon
this farm but the owner firmly refuses to
lease for the present t-Titusvilie Herald.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-05-21
CAiiD.

take this method of returning my sin
cere thanks TO the citizens Of Petroleum
Centre, also to Mr.. Geo. and John Taylor,
for their nntiring exertions IN saving my
property from entire destruction last even
ing.
The Petroleum Centre daily record. [volume] (Petroleum Center, Pa.) 1868-1873, 1870-05-21

In addition to other comforts OF homes
Mr.. Pullman has attached to his palace cars
on the Pacific railroad permanent chap
lain. This clerical officer is an Ep!scopa-
Ian.