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The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-08-06

JoURSEYNEN LAsTERs or SHoEs.-This branch
Of the shoe trade, at which it Is said about Eve
hundred men are employed, has been for some
time past sgitating the feasibility Of organizing
protective and beneficial Union. The agita.
ton at length eliminated in a call for a mass
meeting, which convened this week and was
largely attended. J. w. FeIty was elected
chairman, and W. II. II. Bradbury oficiated as
Secretary. Immediately after an organization
was effected, free and full discussions took
place, in which many present participated.
The average wages were stated to be SIS per
week, thougL it was but recently that they at
tanned that figure, and that is not deemed sufi-
cent for those who have large families and
shoemakcrs wives are unusually prolific, TO en-
able them to live honestly and lay BY triAe for
that inevitable rainy day. 1t is expected to
make the organization beneficial in cases OF
sickness and extreme indigence. The senti
meut of those present was unanimous in favor Of
Unlous, many expressing themselves as fearful
Of an early attempt to cut down their wages
and as deeming unity wise, in view Of the dis
position manifested by shoe manufacturers to
employ coolie labor. 1t is expected that this
movement will be perfected at meeting called
for next week.
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1nobor Line Steamer "Caledonisl !"


The following letter from passengers
? NJ caledonia" on her late voyake
q New York from Glasgow, e. laits
itself:
% Can't Join OrerstOne-SteanasI..D OIL
.6onia-Anchor Line:
We the undersigned, cabin passen-
.ors on board the good ship "Caledo-
y beg to tender our best thinks to
Tant John Ovenstone and his offices
e. tbe many acts of kindness received
~ their hands during our voyage FRI In
GLASGOW to New York; and especially
e. Lis kindness and generosity in psr-
hitting and assisting the American dit
IONS board 10 celebrate the day of
,bair national independence while bn
,bo sea. With a liberality unsurpassed
h bonored the glorious Fourth by r.
inca salute at sunrise, noon and 81 IN
.ai He decorated the ship from stlm
i stern with bunting, and gave the post
n honor TO the Stars and Stripes. TN
tbe evening he discharged quantity of
fireworks. There were speeches and
music on board, and the day was
brought to a close by a grand concert
n the saloon. Such conduct from
man and a christian we think deserves
the praise and support Of the whole Of
thls great and glorious republic.
Signed,
REV. w. SMITH, Iowa,
N. S. STEPHENS, Ohio,
Tnos. p. JONES, New DIRK,
Mn & MRS. CooPEE, Australia,
Tuos. GBDDEs, Australia,
J. WAYMAN, Scotland, and Others.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-08-06

BRIcKLAYERs.-At the meeting Of this Graf t
held this week, the proceedings we're enlighten
ed by the reading Of the proceedings Of the late
convention, published in the ADVOCATE recently,
and as the report recites the organization to be
in highly prosperous condition, much sltisfa c.
LIon was evinced. It is also said tina. since
making up the report a number Of new Unions
have been organized, and the membership of
the old ones materially increased. After the
transaction of a small amount of private bust
ness the members dispersed ia highly pleasan
frame Of mind
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Local Notices.

The CRAIG MIcRosCoPE-Th microscope is
simpli6ed and adapted to popular as well as
scientific use. A new optical wonder T.is is
the only instrument of high power which re-
quires no focal adjustment, and therefore can
be readily used by every one, even by children
Cosl ~ only two dollars and seventy-6ve cents
by mail, post paid. 1t is within the reach Of
all in the community, and should be on the ia
BILE Of every practitioner. Read the advertise
ment in this Daper
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NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS.
THE BRICKLAYERS.

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LOOKING TO COMPROMISE. The boot and
shoe manufacturers were in session on Monday
evening, to discuss the advisability of meeting
with the dissatisfied workmen lately in their
employ, with the object, if possible, OF getting
at a compromise. At this writing, we have not
ascertained with what result
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-08-06

TIE CALIFORNIAN Pic NIC.-The annual Pic
Nc of this Society, at Haas Park, last Thurs
day, was magnificent success, and reflects the
highest credit on all the gentlemen to whom it's
management was intrusted. It is safe to say
that so faf it has been the success of the season
alike from a financial, social, enjoyable and at
tendance stand point 1t is seldom indeed that
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-08-06

A W4RNING.--The local departments of our
papers have Of late been prolific Of accounts Of
injuries sustained by working men, resulting
from the use of insecure scaffolding, the break
ing of ropes sc. 1t is safe to assume that large
percentage Of these accidents result from care
lessness Of the men themselves, who entrust
their lives to rickety concerns in a remarkable
way, when il is considered how many dangers
each Of US are called upon to face daily and
hoR uncertain for that reason, is our tenure Of
life. But the majority OF them may be Justly
aid at the door Of niggardlv employers, who
against the possibility Of such accidents. We
have frequently il these columns urged upon
the workingmen the necessity for requiring the
Legislature TO pass some comprehensive Law
covering the subject Jet little or no effort
seems to have been made in that direction.
The miners met much opposition to their bill
for the proper ventilation and egress OF men,
but by perseverance they established their
point, and there il no good reason why work
men in other departments of industry, sh ould
not be by law made equally secure against dan
ger. A bill Of that kind might be made to
cover the safety of men employed 10 large es
Establishments from which insufficient means OF
exit are provided, againssthe probAbi lily of
fire. viii not the n L. u, at its next sess
ion express its sentim tents in the premises d? It
might easily occupy its tine with subjects less
worthy OF consideration.
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The Trichina suiralis or Pork Worm

Perhaps 1t is not generally known that the
much talked of trichina spiralis. or pork worm,
was first discovered in America by DR.. r, q.
Kendall, of Philadelphia, Pa, with tie Ameri-
can instrument known as the Craig Microscope,
costing only $2,75, after repeated failures to
discover the worm with an imported microscope
costing $50, "Of feebler power and less relia-
ble." This fact DR.. Kendall stands ready to
prove at any time. The Craig Microscope in
neat boxes, with full direction is mailed any
where for S2,75, by E. h Ross. Sl3 Locust St,
st. Louis, Mo-
cad the advertisement in this paper.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-08-06


WoXEN's Co OPERATIVE BUREAU.-Au associa-
ton, chrlstcned "The Western Woman's Co
operative Bureau" was organized on Wednes.
day evening last, at a meeting held for that pur
pose at the Woman's Home, ls9 West Jackson
street
It was stated that the general object Of the
association would be the collection Of facts and
tie acquisition Of knowledge referring to all the
various branches Of industry in which women
are engaged or interested.
After the adoption Of a constitution for the
assoc iation, brief addresses were made by Mrs.
s. R Hathaway, Mrs. Willard, Judge Ira Porter
and Mr.. Paine.
The association then elected its officers for
the ensuing year, az follows President, Mrs S.
r. Hathaway; vice presidents, Mrs. u. A. Will
cox and Mrs. willard secretary, Miss Kate
Stllman treasurer, Miss f. NJ. Pratt.
The meeting then adjourned to Monday even
ing next, when it will assemble at the same
place All ladies and gentlemen interested in
he objects Of the association are invited to be
present at such adjourned meeting, at which a
delegate to To, National Labor Congress, which
Is to meet shortly a. Cincinnati, will be appoint
cd.
7 The institution has our warmest sympathy
and we certainly bid it and its projectors Goo
speed"
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Mr.. H. J. Walls has left for Cincinnati, in which
city the office of the |. NJ. I. o. has been located
May his life in the City Of the Gins be one Of
continued good luck.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-08-06

RICHARD TREvTrmCK was the inventor
of the locomotive. The British Patent
Office has the drawings of the first lOcOmO-
motive in its possession. Trevithick was
the first to couple the driving wheels; be
also applied the steam jet to the chimney,
and ascertained that smooth wheels would
adhere sufficiently on rails to give the re-
quired traction, without the use Of teeth.
The idea of planting evergreen trees, such
as pine, cedar, hemlock, along the cuttings
of railways is good and effective to prevent
snow drifts On the track, but not new. We
believe it is practiced in this country coun-
try. In France the plan has long been
successfully employed.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-08-06

Still more additions have been made TO the
working force at the Navy Yard, and work on
the steamships Brooklyn, lroquis, and the
Antietsm is being pushed vigorously.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-08-06
PHILADELPHIA. AUGUST 8, 1870
G. BEN J.. REPoRrEz

The NAVY YARD Work is brisking up a
the navy yard. -Four hundred additional Join :
ers, plumbers, blacksmiths, Triggers, and la Dor.
ers were taken during the week, and other &C :
cessions to the mechanic force it is believed
will be shortly made for the purpose of putting
the Iroquois and other war vessels in sea trim
Those taken on now arg engaged the sloop
for service 10 few weeks This informant IN it
is hoped will not incite many mechanics to come
to Philadelphia, as there ere now more men
walking the streets than the yard will employ
in any event. This activity is of course caused
by the war in Europe, which will render it nec-
essary that Uncle Sam should keep himself in
readiness to meet any exigency that may arise.
SHIRLEY KooNz advertise tor shoe makers
in all branches of machine sewed work, in a
special card. They recite that they are eter-
mined 20 no longer submit to the tyranny of the
order of St. Crispins, and that no circum stance
whatever shall force them to reconsider their
action. This fact they wish distinctly under
stood" The SHOP has been a union shop, and
cIuded by Messrs. S. L. X, the union perm is
no Crispin to work in company with soab.
Crispinism is very strong in Philadelphia, and
very few shops Of any consequence are working
scab hands. Out of this circular Or card diff
6culty may grow. We do not presume that
many scabs READ the ADVOCATE, but for the eye
Of any member of that dirty frat srnity, that
this may meet, VIC say that Philadelpht will
be Just as uncomfortable place for them as it
has heretofore been, notwithstanding the issu-
ance of the Shirley Koonz pronunciamento
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A Wonderful MICROSCOPE.

Rev. Daniel Wise, D. D., editor Of the New
York Sunday School Advocate. thas speaks of
the celebrated Craig Microscope
"Ils simplicity, cheapness and great m Gnify-
ing power struck me with surprise. Then | was
examining fly's eye by its aid, and was struck
with wonder at tue skill and power Of the Creator
which is displayed in its structure. When !
saw statement in an advertisement that the
Craig Microscope magni6ed one hundred diane
tets, and could be bought for s.. 50, | thought
il was one Of the humbugs of the hour, for |
had paid $50 for microscope rot long before
But now find it to be really valuable instru-
ment which | should like to see introduced into
the families of our readers in place of the
manHoiu usvAv-s soys ~-hi~A r,l~~sa ED- -,--~-
and is then destroyed. This microscope would
both amuse ands instruct them and l advise
every boy and girl who wishes to know the
wonders which lie in little things to save his
money until he has $275, which will pay for
the microscope and the postage when sent by
mail"
As holiday gift this microscope is unsur-
% ssed, being ornamental, instructive, amusing
and cheap, and never losses its interest. Agents
and dealers supplied. on liberal terms. A sample
will be mailed, post paid, to any address for
$2.75, BY E. II. Ross Locust ST., St. Louis, No.
Read the advertisement in another column.
How many Housewives are there who have
experienced the difficulty of obtaining good vim
egar Read the advertisement Of w III Bishop
in this paper.
A SCIENTIFIC WoSDER.-The Craig microscope
adapted to popular and scientific use. Read
the advertisement. Price, $2,75.
Coop wholesome vinegar. Any one can make
it. See advertisement Of W II Bishop in this
paper.
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need not lose any time, ss the Savings Bank is kent
open on
SAT RDkY EVENINGS
for their convenience
Means for Identifying papositors:

When q Depositor FIRST comes to the Savings Bank
precautions taken, and records made that may
always be identified, and that In book lost
the owner thereof cannot be defrauded.
The business of this institution is confined exclusively
to the receipts and Of Savings Deposits and Funds
deposited in trust. No Commercial or General Bank
ing business IL transacted.
certain proportion of the funds invested by
upon real esste In the city of Chicago In making such
lsns, preference s always given to applications from
Depositors of small who have accumulated In the
In su ion sufficient funds TO pay for lot of ground
and desire tn borrow something more to aid them In
erecting buildings to be used permanent hcmes for
themselves and families.
&s-Money remiited by Draft TO Europe elsewhere
for Depostors.
&s-The Plans Of Cheap Cottages, selected by = com
mittee of depositors IN this institution, may at
the Savings Bank
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GROVER g. BAKER
S EWlN G MACHINE.
FIRST PRIZE AT THE PARIS EXPOSITION

There seems to be considerable contradiction among
the successful exhibition to the awards this
department. The recipients Of the two gold medss
orally advertise that theirs Is the only gold medal
coniradicting each OF While all the other Prize hold
that gold m ehtl awarded 70 any
ing machine whatever. HtpplV 4 is no cur n to
decide this knOtty qus-s bat be hat As u -.
Grover Baker SeSin4 Ma ines have received = r
very highest pTza4bJve &iI 10 lit car rel r-s-nra-
tive IA Pa "a having been drcn- n 80 10. isft1 i'll
the Gross 0f TIE Legion of II y
II Is gratifying h. fa1 thai "-rt.- g e&ktr Ma
chine, Whcl stands hgh -' h,+1. -'Y 90 ~ receive
the hig' u abru-d " ~ 4lcinteT q g. ~
thOus. ac g.ld Iac la ..riI We t'e PIN Il
ticn and only 100 d-corattus, ~ be rtrn thsi the
Cross 0. the Lyon Of H1n0r, crEsideiti ~ tiic
judges much higher cs1ri d! u than thr gold
media ~ other ing nScan,s a toe Exposition 70
ceived this dstncti3n showing mat ms oiinioa OF
His Imper ial Msj.aty, and the Judge Othe- was
equally deserving. This arl places the o. va
ker Machine FIRST in order the Official catA que OF the
Exposition, il is first in the estimation Of th pubic
both sides Of the Atlantic.
This Is the only Company who makes tn DuUBLK
GAaA41 STITCH
MscBins tt.s cabling parties to make telectiOn and
fair impartial comparison. This company make ma
chimes OF both Stitches for all purposes Of maAufActur
ing and family use.-NeW York REpress.
Their machines have taken hrst-highest premiums
througout the world.
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~ order Of Cigarmake-| \ lion 30. Z.
w 3 BRYov, Pres
ADoL'H FEEDER, Cor. Sec box 655.
pbu,- " UREA, n July u, 1870.

"ii o|rch claiming 10 BE direct from Ger
many mas applied fer membership in this Union
ny union having charges against him will
piease notify me viii in twenty days from date.
ADoLPH FEEDER,
Cor. Sec, box G55.
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-|'I'V-- 10 2 DUHHIUl " y
Uaions that have not taken Hany action on
tais question viii oJlise re BY Aoing so imme-
dmtcly and rotify me Of the RESI- t.
Yours tratcrnajlv,
FRED BLEND, Int. Prs,
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Igprkinnman's Adrufatt
CHICAGO, AUGUST 6. 1870.
CITY MATTERS.
I. kEEETE,
Cor. Sec box 222.

IRON MoULDzRs The aid extended to sick
members by the Chicago Iron Noulders'
Benevolent Union, No. "a, for the last six
months ending july l, in addition to that e1-
tended to ten members for sixty weeks, amounts
to 1884 At the last meeting Ct this flourish
ing association, the following officers were elect
ed for tue ensuing six &ontus
Presidcnt-John Fitzgerald.
Vice President-Jsmes Knight.
Recording Secretary-Thomas Nelly.
Financial Secretarv-Mies O'Kelly.
Tteasurer-John c. McAvoy.
Warden Gustavus DeClercq.
Assistant Warlen-William A. Parker.
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toLrMBUs, o., Aug. 2, 1870
~ cheers AMI members Of local unions under
Tie jurisdiction Of the Ciglrr aDers' Interna-
tiouai union:
GENTLEWEN-Thc following unto, no,ifcd me
that they had voted in the afr tive on the
quest 0. holding special ses On Of the IN
terrdti9nal uaioa
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lie se Wien ' ca as[ able p specie But with all these al
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1870-08-06
LIE CIGAR MAKERS.

STEPHEN }. BrRRoayS
Sec. Nat. Union of B.
Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1870-02-04
Tho African diamond Crop.

The Austrian Consul in Port Elizabeth,
South Africa, Mr.. Adler, has directed to
Prof. Won Hochste.ter, in Vienna, let
ter, in which be says: "The diamonds,
like everything in this country, are ex-
trsordinary. They are found in dis
trict that extends over 1000 miles. Each
mail brings the news that diamonds have
been found in new places. The promi-
nent place, however, is Sikationg, on the
Kolong river, a tributary Of the River
Vsal, near the frontier Of the Orsuji Re-
public. Thus far the diamonds have not
been dug, but are found upon the surface.
There are specimens Of from TO $50
carsis. The large ones 302 earats, in
nv possession, 6rst water, regular octa-
dron; 46 carsls sold in London at $4,000;
sO} carats, now in London. offered &c.
OOO, and $50 csrsts, E25 900. The latter
stone was broken; 8 fragment of il 231
carats, IS in my possession. Stones OF
from six 10 thirteen carais are the COM
mon size. Mr.. Saaoch is absent on g
trip slong the Veal river, aud II is re-
ported that be hss found a mine where
aarneis, topszes and other precious
stones we're dug up.
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le less. If they could once know what

the less. If they could once know what
luxury it is to breathe deep and fall at
each respiration, to feel the refreshment
which the system takes on by having the
blood enlivened and sent bounding
through the arteries and veins, to have
the aids to digestion which such process
give, to have their own strong elastic
muscles keep every organ in place and
themselves erect; if they could for q
good while know this blessed luxury, aud
then be sent back into the old, ssiff,
straight jackets, they would fume, and
fret and rave in very desperation if they
could not get rid of them. AS it is. they
prefer to lsnguish and suffer dreadfuly,
and die young, aad leave all of their
friends, and their husbands and their
little children, aud / do not see any other
way but to let them be sick and die till
they are satisfied. If only the sinner
was the sufferer it would not be worth
while to- make great ado about it, but
the blighting of future innocent lives
which must follow renders the false habits
of our women to the higest degree Grim
lQHl. WV 81 -
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New EngIand and the West .

The New York Commercial Adper-
tiser foresees the loss of the moral power
which has for many years been the secret
of New England's great political in
We are strengthened in the belief that
there is growing up an autsgonism be-
tween the ideas Of New England and Of
the West, which can only be reconciled
by the lowering of the pretensions pre-.
ferred by the former. Sumner, Butler and
Wilson will not rule the party. They
NAV heed the lash of Wendell Phillips,
but that angry sound will be disregarded
in Ohio, Illinois and beyond the Mis-
sissippi. The banner under which pre-
judice, bigotry, sectionslsm and sus-
picion have hsrbored must 60 down,
and instead there must be policy of
lberality, and generosity and confidence.
,'f the New England leaders do not com
D. .ehend this, they will 20 to the rear.
The South Is coming back to the Union,
and il comes with q dislike of New Eng
land as inveterate as it was before the
war. ,'or in the process of reconstruction
II has found only hesitation and doubt
and obs tscles, and desire for vengeance
from the people it had never had much
occasion to like. The South sees an
ally in the West II finds there border
tolersuce and q more hopeful faith, and
il can the more readily attach itself to
the States which evince msgnsnimity in
the hour of defeat and suffering. Over
and over again we have read in Southern
papers appeals for this alliance, and
there are now fresh signs that it may be
made soon and firm. r