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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14
Closing out sale.

AIKEN is now selling good fast color Lawns
at zoe French 0rgAndies worth 6oc at 40e
French Lawns worth h0e at soc; PeFcsles worth
SEQ at zee; French Ginghams worth S5c st use
10 worth S5o at zoe; Sum amer POplins worth Cd
and 75o at Ace; do worth 40 and SOC at Zoe
Piaids, Poplins worth 40 and SOC at 2Sc; Tan
urtines worth 60c at Ace; few Lace shawls very
cheap; summer Saswls at half price; Laces and
White Trimmings very cheap.
Aiken will will sell any kind of goods much
below regular prices, as be is determined TO ge
ont OF trade. je3dtt
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14

INDIG EsTIoS produces a great variety OF
unpleasant feelings. Among the most
prominent of it's miserable effects are, q
want of, or an inordinAte appetite some
times attended with constant craving for
drink, sour stomach, grinding pains in the
stomach, depression of spirits, gloom Of
mind, fretfulDess, wasting Of flesh, loss of
energy and strength, very irritable, heart
burn, unpleasant taste in the mouth and
rum bling in the bowels. Tsylors Stomach
and Liver Corrector is the only medicine to
give relief and care
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14

SHOCKING ACCIDENT.-At about eight
chael Roach was engaged at work in the
coal bank at Rapids City, about three tons
of cap rock fell on him, crushing him horri
bly,, and instantly killing him. The unfor
tunste deceased was sober, industriOu,
man unmarried
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14

PLAYED.-The St. 10 Herald says 'The
Lisa Weber Burlesque Opera Troupe is bro
ken up and gone up. l, performed in this
city for short season, but the venture was
anything but penunisrily successful The
members Of the troupe we're not all paid
their salaries, and the consequence was ina
bility to meet boarding and other bills, and
6nallay the disbanding of the organization.
Lisa told the ladies of the troupe that che
would take them back with her TO New
York, but that the gentlemen would have to
shift for themselves. Instead however, of
taking the feminine portion of the troupe
along, she left without giving some of them
notice of her departure. One of the ladies'
left, applied to the Mayor for transportation
TO New York, but was refused"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14

FIRE MIGRANTS at Peoria, located four
miles from the works, throw water-a two
inch stream-over l25 feet high. These
sydrAnts are so arranged in the business
portions Of the city that fifteen streams can
be concentrated on one FIRE in less time than
it takes to kindls fire in the furnace of q
steam engine. The Holly is King of the
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14

HELMBoLD's BUCHU contsins all the vslu-
able properties of the plant in highly con-
centrsted form, and much priced by the
medical profession as positive remedia
agent for diseases Immediately connected
with the bladder, kidneys, and urinsry
organs, as well as for organic weakness and
extreme prostration.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14

BURwELL Il BAnEY.-Dont you know
where the best hats come from? Call in and
see Burwell L Bailey They are matters
Sad know where the best make Of hats come
from. Real good business men they selec
their stock from the best market. They
are never below the mark
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14
Young Mems LIerarx Al,osi.tysn.

The rooms of the Young Mems Library Asso-
ei&tion are open from 10 A. n. until 10 P. NJ
every day except Sundays. A large and vel
selected ssortment of works now on hand
Tickets three dollars, when can always be pre-.
cured Of the Secretary. mAy6dly.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14

Ladies can receive box of DR.. Yalpsu's Pills
by M all, sealed from the eyes of the public, by
enclosing one dollar and six postage stamps to
N. ". MAcomber, General Agent for the United
and Canadas, at Albany, n. Y.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14

FIRE.-At about ten o'clock on Saturday
night, FIRE broke out in the barn of A
johnson, near the G. R. |. & P. R. R. de
Dot, Moline. About two or three hundred
dollars worth of hay and corn were de-
sroyed The property was insured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14
at wadsworth d. Parsons,

just opened, new Japanese Silks, new Hair
Stripe Dress Goods, Lace shawls, Marssllss and
Honey Comb Bed Quilts, in great variety, the
latest thing out in Skeleton Corset for Summer
wear. They always have on hand the best ass
ortment of Carpets, Mats, Rugs and Floor OIL
Cloths to be found in this section, and at the
very lowest prices.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14
II edicaI,

Attsnto on is called to the advertisement of DR..
BohAnnRn, Of ST. Louis, Mo. His reputation is
that of one OF the most successful physicians in
ais speciality 10 the West.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14
Dr.. e. 0LlE ,

The Eminent oeulist and Aurist Of Chicago, will
be in Rock Island, at the Harper House, on
the fFst Friday after the first Monday in
each moNth, for the purpose of treat
ing all diseases of the Rye and Rar.
whether surgical or otherwise. Operations for
CGtarAc., ross eyes, staph Iona, closure of the
tearduct, Be. French artificial eyes inserted
with out pain. Chicago office l2s South Clark
stIset Aep3-dAvIy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14
BUSINESS NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given that we have this
day sold al our right, title and interest in
our marble and limestone works to Mr..
Patrick Nsvin, late of New York, and
brother of Mr.. Nevin, of the late firm, who
will carry on the business al the old stand
as heretofore. We bespeAk for him the sup
port and patronage of all our old patrons
and the public generally.
NJ. DOYLE.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14
oa6 Fsnevs

Rock Island Lodge No. Is, I. 0. 0. F., meet,
avery Monday evening st Odd Fellow Hall
southeast corner Of Illinois and Eagle Sta, q
u O'clock ~.
LoUTs Y. ECKgARDT, n. G.
N. H MCGAvKAE, R. S.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14
Fer Sale

. Twenty-sIx residence lots, in my additions TO
the oiy of Rock leland. Terms Of sAle.-0ne
quarter cash; balance in one, two ard three
years, with interest at six per cent. per Anuum.
dSm. B. DANRkPoRr.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14

AUoUIoY SALE.-On next wednesday
August 18th, John Flanagan Will sell, on
Market Square, large quantity of house
hold and other effects, the property of Mrs
MnH
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14

TIE WgATHER.-l034o in the shade, in
Grotisns Drug Store We thought it was
pretty warm the other day. In about a
week we are going to boil eggs without
FIRE
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14

GHAPPED HANDS, face, rough skin, pimples,
ring worm. salt rheum. and other cutaneous af-
feetions. cured, aud the skin made soft and
smooth, by using the Janipe- Tar Soap made By
CaswelI, Hazard 4 Co.. New York. 1t is more
convenient and easily applied than other rene
pies, avoiding the trouble of the greasy com
pounds now IN use mt, weow,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14
1t berger'g,

Just opened, a full line the celebrated Buff
falO aIp.Cas, plain ard plaid pOplins, perOAles,
linen dress goods in great variety very cheap,
q splendid assortment of parasols, the popular
hip gore corset for Summer wear, all sizes-on' y
81, retail; new and splendid stOok of staple
goods OF every desert 'tiOn. Call and examine
for yourselves. Clothing made to order, ss be
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14
THIRD DAT. Friday, Aug. %.

PURSE No. 81, 50o-For horses that have
never trotted better than 3t50--$700; $410 ;
$3.50 $50.
PURSE No. s-S2, 5Oo-For horses that have
never trotted better than 2;S4-Sl, 200 ;
s7OO $3.50 $3.50,
PURSE No 9-S63o-Runnlug horses for all
ages; weight for age mile heats, 2 in b
$500 sl75 SIS.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14
Temple Of Honor!

Rock Island Temple of Honor No. H. meets
every Thursda, evening, and Social Temple No.
5, every Tuesday evening at : o'clock. at Odd
Fellows hal, c. II. kINoKY, Wet.
4. A. BUFFUH, W. R. aec22-dtf
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14

CLEANLINESS AND HEALTH.-Cousidera
bic difficulty is often experienced in proour-
ing the right men to clean out wells, sinks,
privy's &c. Thomas T. Burton is prepared
to undertake this class of work, either by
the single job or on contract, and guaran.
tees to give the public satisfaction.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14

Mr.. GATES writes to MCGEE that he will
take possession Of his store August 23d,
until that time boots and shoes will be sold
at a great sacrifice.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14

LIVINGSTON & Coco to Livingston's iof
hats, caps, collars, ties, hosiery, etc. etc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14
miscellaneous.
PETER FRIES,

RCTIFTKR AID AAEUFAoTURzR OF
II Domestic LIQUORS, Importer and Dealer In
gossign Wines and Ltquors- Front street, oPPo-
il . Ferry LandinE, Hook Island, IN.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14

LA RUE's Alabasser Cream for sale by
John Bengston.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14

JOHN AsTER. The question is where 70
get what you require. Call on J0nn As'er
Everyone requires what he keeps.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14

Roots Bitters for sale at the Harper House
Drug Store. mAy22-deod- ", f&wly
John Roots Bitters are sold by all drug
gists. John BengstOn, Rock Island, H.; Har
rison Holman, Davenport, Iowa, wholesale
and retail druggists.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14
DR.. Judson's Dead Shot Worm Candy

and 10 put up 10 the form Of stick of candy, and
90 pleasant 10 the taste. that children greedily
tease for it. 1t is purely vegetable, and cannot
hurt the smallest child. Ask for DIR. Judsod Q
Dead Shot Worm Candy. For sale every where
at 20 cents per package. ". q. ooMsTOoK,
deco Sole Proprietor.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14

CHOCOLATE LINEN dress goods, at b. D.
Mayos,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14
FOERTH DAY--SsturdaY. Aug. rs

never tro:,ed better than 2'40-$i 500 $3.50
$500 $3.50.
PURSE 40. li-S5 OOo-For all horses
81 500 81 800; $1,000.
EE~ Trotting to be mile heats, best three in
five to harness, and TO be governed by the rules
Of the Natl OF al Association for the promotion OF
the interests Of the American Turf, and all entries
must be made in accord ance thereSith.
ENTRANCE FER ten per cent. of the parse.
which must accompany the nomination in all
cases.
Ia al heats where or more horses start the
distsI ce Will be I50 yards. when less than 5.
Zoe yards.
horse distHneing the field. shall only be en-
titled to the first remium.
Heats in each day races will be trotted alter
nAtely
horse that is ruled out Will not be entitled &c
a premium.
ENTRIES CLOSE at FREMONT HOUSE
Aug 10, at / o'clo, P. N on which date all
horses must be eligible, except those entered fol
purses and ;, for which horses must be eligible
Aug, :.
Western Union Telegraph Company VIII have
an Office on the grounds.
Entries by mail or Telegraph to he addressed
to @ E C0BURN sec'y.
81 Dearborn street, Chicago, IL
J. A. HOLMES, Treasurer. Augl4d3tdod
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14
PIMPLES ON THE FACE.

EoR CoMEDoNEs, BLAoKwoRMs OR
L Grubs, Pimply Eruptions and Blctchsd
Disfgurations on the face. use Psrry's cOmedone
an Pinple Remedy. 1t is harmless ana inUatu-
able. Prepared only by Dir. B. @. PERRY +,
! DermatOlogist, 40 Bond Street, New York.
Bold by every Druggist in ROCK Island and else.
| where. feb 2Td4w6m.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14
CITY BULLETIN.
pHIOAs Q, ROCK IsLAHp q pAoIr1o a. n

gHIoAao, ROCK ISLAND 3 PACIFIC n. n.
Trains Pa" RoOk Island-sOIss EAST.
Day Express Aad Mail, 1854 m.
Rock Island Accommodation, 400 IN.
Nigh' Express, 1880 .. IN.
come WEST
Day Express And Mail, Gas
Rock Island Aceo nmodation, lO35a.n
Might Express, $40 p. m.
Rock Island Accommodation.
Al. Bureau function. Leaves Bureau junction.
s.00p. m. $50 q. IN.
The Day Express and Mail leaving here at
7:25 a. m, eonnsO1s ct Bureau junction At 1919
.. m, for Peoria.
The Night Express lsaviag here at 1880 P. IN.
sonnectS 1T Bureau at 1870 p, m for Peoria.
WESTERN Union B.k.
sorNs HoRrH LEAVE. ARHIVA
Express b Nail, Sit5 .. m b;4u p m
Mtx,a Pa,,nnxsr. $3.50 o. IN. IIIlb y. IN
Connects with all roads for the eEst sud west
RoUKFORD, b. ISLAND 4sr. LOUIS r. r.
Going North LEAvH.
Express Rook AhAnah o;3O -. m
Mail b:3O IN
Going South LHAyE.
Mail 7;+5 Q. m
Express 700 p. IN
Freight 500 =. IN
Freight 1880 P. IN
These trains leave Moline going south Is min
utss In advance Of Rock Island time; going
north is minutes after leaving Rock Island.
Trains leave Camden going north 10 minutes
in advance Of Rock Island time going south
Is minutes after leaving this city.
Trains leave CoAl Valley going north 30 min
utes in advance Of Rock ISLAND timej going
south IS minutes after leaving this city.
RICK ISLAND . PEoRIA RI.
EaoH avok IsLAND TO COAL VALLEY.
Leave. Arrive
Book Island S ,'ao. 1890 G:S0 a N N
DAVENPORT &sr. PAUL R.R.
GOING NORTH.
Accommodation Depart S;25 n
Mail 50 1880 u
GOING SOUTH.
Davenport Express Arrive / 20 n
Accommodation aud Mail 1880 D u
This road connects at the G. 4 n. W. Crossin,
with the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
for points east and west.
BURLINGTON, cRDAR RAPIDS MINNIE
sofa K. R.
From Pouk Island to Burlington.
NAsssu gers from Book Island going over thi
lI~S " III take the reg ulAr trSin going west on th
divisi) OF the O. K. l. q p. K. r., connectin
ct Columbus Junction, As folIowI;--
TOT IrlLag,ou, $50 n. IN.
T,Osk Hand, s.2SAm sos Pr
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14
PAVING AND ROOFING,
The Western PaVing&ROOiing Co.
Are now prepared to lay the Celebrated
Stone cement

with despatch and perfection.
"a ia the best material known for Paving
w.Iks. Streets, Cellars, Stables, Breweriss
p,s.mspts Of shops, Factories, &c.
A perfectly reliable
q FI NJ c.
Guaranteed for 10 years. Old Shingles and new
coated, rendering the N arr proof and making
the old ~ good Is new. Shop corner Of Desi
end Water sts., residence corner of Swan and
WAter streets. NELSON PALMER,
mAylOd5m BusinssS Manager.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14
ARGUS JOB OFFICE,
Rock Ts1an i. Ill.

AYE are.iat present prepared to desny kind
wv of Job work which may be ordered, 81
he shortest possible neties, aRd in shs best
nanAer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14
BOUND OYER.

UoUR clothing can be cleaned and bound, and
i pressed over, so that II will looh as well 81
ne~, By q. WILCOX Tailor,
Who has removed to West Eagle Street, under
The Rock Island House. meh7-df
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14

BUFF LINEN dress goods, at q. Il. MayO's.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14
xo0Az ooxuMw,
or Moth Patches, FreckIes

TTsF PFRRY's MOTH FREoKLE LO-
~ TON. IL is relia bic and harmless. Sold
by eveyy Druggist in Rock Island and elsewhere
Prepared only by DR.. b. c. Perry, 40 Bond St.
New York,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14

Orders for Job Printing viii meet with prOnpt
attention 81 the AEsUs OFFICE, and be sxssuted
"a the Esry beat manner and at reasonable rates.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1871-1872, 1871-08-14

John Roots sistsrs cure indigestion. tt
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1871-11-18

Wilmington IN. C) Union contributing
o25; and lumber Of other coutrihutIons
having been made by the Unions Of other
sections. The plate printers Of Washing
ton also promptly responded by contrib1-
ting SITS.
In similar spirit assistance was tendered
70 some of the newspaper proprietor az
Chicago, by their Contemporaries Of other
cities, IN the shape of type and printing
material; and additional proofs were thus
given of the strength of the bonds by
which all wings of the typographical army
of America are united.
The necessity of such assistance, and
Of all the aid that can possibly be granted,
is rendered painfully apparent by the ter
rible destruction caused by the fire among
the printing Offices Of Chicago OF ell the
splendid temples Of typography Of which
she was justly proud, but one or two were
left standing One account states that
eighty six newspaper and twelve magazine
buildings and offices were burned TO the
ground; and another method of measur
ing the calamities of printers and publish
ers Is furnished by the deplorable record
that the material employed in producing
fourteen daily, fortv-hve weekly, and fifty
six monthly publications was totally des-
tryed-these losses involving, Of course,
terrible embarrassments alike TO employers
and employee
A number of the burnt offices have already
risen from their ashes, but delays will
necessarily attend the task of restoring
Others, while the unprecedented losses Of
the city will totally deprive the represen-
tatives of some establishments of the patron
age by which they were heretofore sus-
tanned
These circumstances will, we trust, be
duly considered by all the printers Of the
country, and furnish constant Indictment
to a general and generous imitation Of the
examples set by the Typographical Unions
which have already forwarded their con-
tributions.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1871-11-18
REDUCTION OF THE NATIONAL
DEBT.

We hope no reader of the ADVOCATE
will fail to peruse the article published in
another column, How to Reduce the In
terest on the National Debt" taken
from the editorial columns OF the New
York Tribune Of November The candid
though truthful admission that Secretary
BoutwelIs plan of funding the National
Debt has had a pretty fair trial, and proven
virtual failure, is certainly in itself a
cogent reason why it should be abandoned,
and that radically different plan" should
have as fair a trial, and that that plan
should be the fiscal policy, advocated in
the platform Of the National Labor Union
viz that the present greenbacks and nation
al bank notes be withdrawn from circula-
ton, and their places supplied with a
paper currency, based on the wealth Of
the nation, payable for all debts, public
and private, convertible into government
bonds, bearing three per cent. per an
mum, and revertible into lawful money
at the pleasure of the holder. Such a sys-
TEN, there is every reason to believe, would
effect a more equitable distribution Of the
products of labor than any plan which has
yet been devised would make money cheap
and pIeaty. destroy the present iniquitous
and usurous rates of interest, develop the
resources of our country, give profitable
employment to our work people, stability
to our financial system, enable us to sue
cessfully compete with European powers
as common carriers on natures highway.
In short, would uproot from republican
soil the last vestige Of despotic government,
the specie basis fallacy, which, in the hands
of INSCRIPTIONS men, has done more to
impoverish and degrade the producing
classes, and secure their bondage to a mon
led aristocracy, than any other agency
which the ingenuity of man has devised.
In fact so important do we consider this
feature, that for ourselvers we would be
willing to make the next presidential con-
test on that issue alone, believing that all
other reforms demanded would necessarily
follow its adoption.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1871-11-18
CHICAGO, SATURDAY. NOVEMBER j., 1871.
[oFFIcIAL
National Labor Reform Party.

To Whom il may Concern:
At the session Of the National Labor Congress
which convened at ST Louis, August Z, 1871, the
following resolution was unanimously adopted.
Res0tJed, That 1t Is the opinion of this Congress-
that the time for TIT assembling of the Convention
for the final organization OF National Labor Party al
Columbus, ONO. should be extended TO the third
Wednesday Vi February, Is72 instead Of the third
wednesday Of October. 1871 and that this rezolt,-
non be given 70 the press OF this country and for
Warded 70 A. Puett, chairman ofthe committee
OF one nom each State and Territory having the
business in charge.
In accordance with the spirit OF the foregoing
notice Is hereby given that the Convention Of the
National Labor Reform Party will meet in the city
OF Columbus State Of Ohio o. the third "Wednesday
in February, 1877 at 10 A. NJ, for the purpose OF
nominating candidates for the offices of President
and Vice President Of the United States. and the
Hahsactlon OF such other business as may come be.
fore them.
Each State j. to he entitled to one deerate fol
each member and senator in the Congress Of the
United States, and one delegate from each Territory
and the District Of Columbia.
Delegates shah have the certificate OF the chair
man and secretary Of the Convention appointing
and also the endorsement of the member of tht
national committee Of their respective States anC
Territories that they duly elected and thai
mat they endorse the principles and purposes o.
this call Delegates coming from districts wher,
no convention has been held, or no member OF the
national committee resides. will be subject to IL,
action Of the National Convention when organized
AN PUETT
Chairman \. L. r. Committee
Greencastle Ind
A. CAMPBELL, Secretary. La sale, II.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1871-11-18
TIE RESULT In HASsACHU.
SETS.

WE learn from the american Workman,
that ND to Wednesday morning, November
7th, returns from 284 towns, with Sc to hear
from, gave Washburn, Republican, SO, O6S ;
Adams, (Democrat) 44,799; Pitman, pro-
5,9l0; Chamberlain, labor Reform) 6,908.
Although these results are not as encourag-
ing a. the friends of the labor movement
expected. we are assured that among the
members of the Legislation, in both parties,
il haa many true and tried friends, promi-
nent among whom may be mentioned
Messrs. Stickney, Of Bristol; Howes, Wood
well and Tarbox, of Essex; Noble, of
Hampton; Long, of Middlesex, and
Richardson.
We also are informed that the Labor
Reform ticket was voted for in more places
in the State than ever before, but in the
ggregNm the vote is lower tnan at either of
the two proceeding years, by several thou
sand. The vote was the heaviest in Lynn.
II had votes in 1865 Of the 284 towns re-
turned, which is an admirable showing.
In presenting some of the causes which
operated adversely to the ticket, the Work
man enumerates the following:
l. The Butler campaign demOralized us.
1t drew us away from self-help and caused
us to lean on others when we should lean
on ourselves alone
2. We enunciated more radical ideas
than were wise, from the mere political
standpoint, though Of great value in the
long run. Probably single one Of these,
the Acknowledgement Of woman, lost US
two thousand votes
g. The impending Presidential election
drew away thought and effort from Labor
politics, on the part of those who had
anything special 10 lose, and made il easy
also for the rank and file to tall back in
to the old party harness
A. Thousands are unwilling to vote
steadily with minorities and hence are
not strong enough in purpose 70 vote
persistently in favor Of principle, when
that vote has no other value than a pro-
test against injustice.
5. The power of the general press was
against us with its perversions and con-
slant hostility, open or concealed. Yet
we need not lose heart. The Labor
movement is destined to progress. The
event may not be ninety days away that
shall startle and thrill and arouse the
masses Thought quickens on every hand
Across the future Progress is written, as
sure as fate.