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The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1873-12-06
Is A LABOR REFORM PARTY A
NECESSITY?

A correspondent, under date Of Dec Sd,
writes as follows
81 cannot agree with your opinion that
wOrkingmans party is a necessity. | think
there is no more need for a wOrkingman s
party than there is for bankers, capital
lists, or railroad compsnys party,
Now, if we did not know that our friend 5
heart was in the right place-no matter
where his head may be-we would not
waste time in replying to his objection.
With him, we are opposed to the estab-
ishment of a rorkingn0nS party, as rep
resenting the interests and claims of any
individual class In fact, we are unalter-
ably opposed 70 class legislation Of every
character, and it is for this reason we are
opposed to the continuance of the railroad
and banking rings, which have controlled,
and still control, the legislation Of the
country. All class legislation, Of what
ever character, is inimical to the spirit of
Democratic government. And if our
friend will carefully scan the platforms
adopted at the several Labor Reform Con-
ventions, he will fail to see that any
such programme has been put forth
The Democratic party, even if resur-
rected, would be but gaIrdaized corpse,
at best, and the Republican party has be-
come stencil in the nostrils Of every man
who hopes for the perpetuAtiOn of Demo
cratic-Republican institutions. The mon
ey-changers and scoundrels, which Christ
scourged in and from the temple, were
spotlcss in comparison with the con-
science-seared knsves, who, under the
cognomen Of statesmen, pollute our halls
Of legislation, and use the power which
too-cOn6dmg people have sced in their
hands, for the advancement Of their own
selfish schemes, at the expense Of the pub
lie good. And yet our correspondent af
fects to believe-at least we are justified in
so charging-that an ulcer need not put
forth corruption, or that pure stream can
Aow from an impure fountain. The I'M
hallowed influence of the monied power
has not only contaminated our law-mak-
ers, but our law-expounders as well, and
while many honorable exceptions to this
statement may be cited, ii 10 well-estab-
lished fact that the status and punishment
Of criminal is, to-day, graded BY his
wealth.
The object Of the Labor Reform Party
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Items of Interest.

In Millerstown, Pa, oil il selling at
forty cents a barrel, while water il sold at
the very moderate price Of fifty cents
barrel
JUICE DAVID DAVIS. Of the United
States Supreme Court, is seriously i'll at
Washington, and has been for two weeks
past.
DRIFTING snow storm, throughout
Maine aud New Hampshire, interferes
seriously with the running Of railroad
trains.
WORK on the Canada Southern road is
being pushed rapidly. The road is to be a
trunk line between Buffalo and Chicago,
and Is nov RAINING As far a Steuben
county, Ind.
An ungAllant Missouri paper thinks,
''What the women Of this country most
need il not suffrage, but symmetry not
rights, but ration atty; not place in our
Legislative halls. but place to fasten their
stockings-
ABoUr 4 O'Clock Wednesday morning, Sd
inst, a hurricane swept over the town Of
Malvern. sorty miles south 81 Memphis,
Tenn, on the line of the d. A y. X. R.,
razing to the ground six business business
houses, tearing away the roofs OF several
others, and sounding two men badly and
one slightly. The tornado struck the rail
road about three miles below Malvern, and
travelled up the track about four miles,
carrying everything before it, houses,
trees, etc.
ALBANY, y. n, Nov. 25.-An oficial
examination shows that the State Treas
urydefaIcation, through its cashier, Phelps,
wAs 933I, TT2. &2OO, 600 of which was stolen
in August last, and the remainder in Sep
tsmber. The irregularities in the Office
were not Of q nature to warrant the re-
moval Of Treasurer Rsines.
A sUPEKISTKNDKST OF police once made
an entry in his register, from which the
following 10 an extract THE prisoner set
upon me, called me nm ass, precious dolt,
n scnrecrow. n rAgamufin, and an idiot
all Of which ] certify - Be true.
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Proceedings Of the Miners Mass Meet
ing, Held at Braidwood Nov. 9th.

Mr. d. Mclaughlin was called to the
chair, and IN few appropriate remarks,
alluded to the condition of the country,
and the object of their converting, viz !:
To consider what should be done in refer
a strike at Kings shaft.
1t was moved, seconded and unanimous
ly carried that levy Of 50 should be made
at the first monthly meeting
John Kerr then addressed the meeting
showing that the men should be true to
each other, and that this trouble might be
beneficial
John James, being called upon, in 4
well-time1 speech, gave the full bearing of
the questions before the convention. He
said the attempt to reduce the pay for
mining should be strongly opposed that
the precedent would be bad if allowed /;
that the men should be supported that
the Association was vitality interested in
the result that all should pay the levies
cheerfllly, as it might come that it would
be forced from them by the bosses that
it was the purpose of the National AssOci-
alton to sustain such bodies as those at
present on a strike, both morally and
financially.
George Dale followed, taking the posi-
ton that laboring men should protect
their interests more through the medium
Of the ballot-box.
Peter Daily then spoke to he effect,
that the weakness of Unions was mainly
traceable to the fact that union men did
not always stand by each other. He urged
them to be firm, and have no fears for the
result
A motion was made that the Board be
empowered to take steps for collecting
money from non-union men, which was
carried.
The President then communicated the
receipt of letter from La Sale, asking
for an officer to organize lodge in that
place.
James p. Cumming then spoke on the
question Of the shaft on strike running
contrary to law.
A motion was made and carried, to en-
power the officers Of the Union, as the
executive committee, to correspond with
the Inspector Immediately.
A motion was made and carried, to ten
der q vote of thanks to the officers for
their efforts in behalf Of the strikers, in
circulating news Of the strike throughout
the country.
A motion for a vote Of confidence was
also carried.
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is to destroy this Upas tree, root and
branch; to paralyse the unhallowed, blight
ing influence Of the monied power, to es-
tablish true American monetary system,
which will give to the producer, agricul-
'turist or mechanic, the fruits Of his toll
in short, to give us a government represent
ing the interests Of che people, taken from the
people, and administered tor the beneft u
people.
There are none so blind as those who
won't see, and if our catechiser believes
he has more to expect by hanging on to the
skirts of either the Republican or Demo
cratic parties, than by giving his aid and
influence to the Labor Reform party, all
we can do is to pity and pray for him, be-
lieving that the prayers of the righteous
Tor those engaged in a righteous cause, }
availeth much
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ADDRESS TO THE MINERS OF THE
NORTHWEST.
FELLOW WORKMEN

FELLOW WoRKMEN
] address you just previous to the annual
session of our Association, on questions
fraught with deep interest to everyone Of
you. The closing year has been one of
uncessing labor for the Jealous leaders of
Labor Reform of all branches Of industry.
In the East, West, North and South, they
have diligently worked for the smeliora-
ton and elevation Of oppressed and down.
trodden labor, and though their efforts
have not met with success Commensurate
with the cause they advocate, yet it ID
gratifying TO know that foundation has
been laid which, sustained and upheld by
the masses, will ultimately lead to the
equalization Of labor with capital honest
legislation the shortening Of the hours Of
labor for both sexes the abolishing of
child labor the unwholesome competition
Of convict with free labor; the abolition of
the system of importation Of servile races,
who perform the labor Of free American
citizens, at such reduced prices, m to de-
deprive them Of its dignity and rights re-
ducing the intellectual and educatsd me-
chanic, farmer. miner and laborer TO the
standard Of their depraved condition, en-
riching the few at the expense Of the
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1873-12-06

THE Manufacture and MHcr, Of Youngs.
town, Ohio, endorses the idea put forth by
the Scientific american, that the Trades
Unionists Of the nited States should prove
their faith by their works, and sustain the
non Unionists out of work during the pres
ent crisis.
We think if friend Fassett had thought
over the matter before he committed him
self 10 the support Of such nonsense, he
would not have penned such paragraph.
Trades Unions were not organized to carry
a dead weight or pay premium on crime.
Charity commences at home, and it is the
imperative duty Of every member Of To-
cal Union to provide, first, for the wants Of
his own family, and, second, to provide
for the wants of his associates, which a
''scab" or ''blackleg" cannot be.
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Progress or the Laber Movement Strike
setelememts. dac.. Ae.
From the Edingburgh Reporter. Nov. Il

From the Edingburvh Reporter, Nov. Is.
SHEFFIELD FILE TRADE.-Upwards Of
one hundred workmen in the file trade re-
ceived notice on Saturday to leave their
employment; and the wages Of many more
are stinted an to amount.
ALLoA-CoOPERs WAGEs.-The coopers
employed in the various breweries in sown,
having been refused an advance of q per
week on their wages, struck work on Mon
day. The wage at present ia Pos per week.
STIRLING SHoEMAKERs' WAGEs.-On
Monday the master shOemakers here con-
ceded an advance Of wages to the opera
tives of about 80 per cent. ON former
prices.
THE STRIKE IN THE BARNsLEY LINEN
TRADE.-The arbitrators appointed by the
manufacturers and weavers Of Barnsley at
the close of the recent disastrous strike,
which extended over six months, have Just
made their award. The arbitrator ON the
part of the manufacturers we're Mr.. g.
Harvey and Mr.. J. X. G. West, and ON
the part Of the men Mr.. B. Hague and
Mr.. p. Casey, Secretary to the South
Yorkshire Miners Association. The arbi-
traitors visited Scotland, and a good deal
Of the evidence produced related to the
production Of goods IN Barnsley N com
pared with Scotch manufacturing towns
They are Of opinion that no advance can
be granted on the wages paid in Ausast,
1872. In some observations appenc =. 10
the award the srbitrators draw attention
to the fact that in Barnsley male labor i.
more extensively employed IN the manu-
facture of goods than i'm the Scotch and
other linen making districts, and that il
one OF the reasons Why they are unable 20
give any advance on the present rate,
which the manufacturers contend are high
or than in most hnen-makinR diBtricts.
The agreement and arbitration was agreed
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Call for an Annual Convention Of the
Grand Council Of the Miners Benev-
olent and Protective Association Of
Illinois, Indiana and Missouri

FELLOW -MINEr>: The third annual ses-
sion OF the Grand Council of the Miners Be
nevolent and Protective Association Of the
States Of Illinois, Indiana and Missouri will
he held at Springfield, illinois, on the first
Tuesday in Januely, 1874, at 10 clock A. VI.
We trust that full representation Of dele
gates from every district in the Western
states will be present. We also invite unor-
ganized bodies Of miners to send delegates
The representation shall he one delegate foT
each 800 members o. fractional part thereof.
Every lodge and district who have not al
ready joined the American Miners National
Association are requested to instruct their
delegates whether or not they are in favor Of
uniting with that body and adopting the
constitution passed at this Youngstown Con
vention. Other matters OF deep Importance
to every miner will be brought before the
convention. We earnestly urge every miner
to give this call his most serious consdera-
ton, whether organized or not Remember
that the amehoration Of our present condi-
ton; the adoption Of the eight hours through
out our entire fraternity; the prevention Of
strikes and the substitution Of arbitration;
in fact, the present and future prosperity
and welfare of ourselves and our children will
depend to a great extent upon the actions Of
this convention. Send your best men A
% cent levy is called to defray the expenses
OF the convention The delegates will meet
at Archie Nelson's, where they will he con
Quoted to the hall prepared for them to meet
in. GEORGE KINCHoRN,
President
JOIN JAMES. Secretary.
Papers friendly to the cause Of labor re-
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1873-12-06

WASHINGTON, Nov. N.-The Virxinius
matter is more completely muddled to-
night than ever. The floating rumors Of
the day would ill q volume, and there ia
nothing to be got from Government off,
cials. Dispatches have been received at
the State Department from Madrid, but
tho Secretary refuses to give out their con-
tents. In response to inquiries, he re-
turns the rely; Nothing new; the sit
astion il ct least no worse, while il can't
b asserted to be any better"
A DAY in the moon in fourteen times ~
long IN day on earth. What . place TO
give nix months note but what bore
10 the Lunatics, when they work by the
day!
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ToIhr MiRrr> Lodge and Brnnche~ ThroHgh
.uI the nited states.

It's earnestly requested that every lodge
~ branch subscribing to the Constitution Of
the Miners National Association, viii tor
ward, without unnecessary delay, the mitia-
ton fee and per capita tax to the Secretary,
Mr.. John James, Braidwood. Illinois, in or
der that the office established at Cleveland
can be iurnished and the Incidental expenses
connected with the orgau..'ti promptly
met. We earnestly trust no further appeal
obligations JoUN sissy. Pres.
ions JAMES. >ccy
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True PLUcK.-The Miners Of Pomeroy,
Meigs county, Ohio, advertised mass
meeting in the School House of that vii
lage, but when they met they were told
they could not getinside. Nothing daunt-
ed, they repaired to the mine and held
their consultation at 10 o'clock at night.
Such men mean business.
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Our next portrait will be that Of HueR
McLAUGHLIS, ex-President Of the Uni
ted Sons Of Vulcan. We think the like
ness an admirable one, which we trust his
many friends will admit. It will appear
in our issue Of the 18th.
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The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-06-26

A SPECIAL despatch to the De
troll Frcc Press says that Mich
igaun,e City, Marquette county
Lake Superior, was destroyed
Saterdsy sHty fire. The hrc
caught from the bnrning woots.
Tie place was mining town in
tho ifqm region. and contained
some eight 'liandrad 'inhabifants.
Among other buildings burned
wac the mill ofJacob Houghton,
just equipped at nh expense Of
iorty thonsgnd sdpllars. At flIe
Spur ming two barus and a mum
ber of lugibouscsi wero burpod,
The heat, has 80 warped the rails
ofihe Marquette, i uoughton, &
Ontonagon Railrond a. to render
the passage ofcars impossible. in
certain places. Tho poles have
been bW ned. and the wires arc
down along the track. Superin.
tendent Merrill, as SION ms he
heard of.the catastrophe: sept a
special train to aid in the relief
-ufthe sufferers. -. go.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-06-26


AMONG other secrets ofthe Gypsy
race is the art Of preparing what they
term the 'drei," or "dri" most dead.
ly and insidious destructive agent.
and for which medical science knows
no antidote. Anal sis detects no nox.
ious properties whatever, and the
most careful examination, microscop.
ical OF otherwise, sho VS. it simply 10
consist ofappsrehtly harmless vegcta.
bic matter. The 'droi," then, lie mere
ly a brown powder, obtained from a
a certain species OF fungus, forming
the nearest connecting link between
the animal aud vegetable kingdoms,
the powder consisting Of nm in6nity Of
sporules. These fupgoid sporulcs
pus.css the peculiar property Of being
further developed only by intimate
contact witheiitingo animal matter Gas
ween swslloSed, eic) they then throw
out innun,erablc prdenish yellow fibqrs,
about twelve ov,7sighteen inches in
le,st,. e,Waca thu ,"drei" is admin
istered, psaallysin some warm hrluk,
those sporulesI are swallowed, attach
themselves to thc MUCOUS mcdlbrane,
gcrmiuatc, thow out millions of those
silky fibers, which grow with awful
rapidity, first producing symptoms 0
hectic fever, then cough, eventual y
accompanied " incessa6t splitting VI
blood, tili'de'ith finally Inevitably sap.
,cfvencs, Usually in about fortsight
or three weeks time. "A case of this
description occurred .iu Italy in
1860. Although the patient was at.
tended by eminent physicians accus.
toned to dealing with cases of slow
poisoning, no surpicions Of foul play
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-06-26

TIE following rare bit rs from
the Saturday EUening Post:
We. shall never forget that even
ing We spent at Magluder's years
ago. 1--WE admired Mics Magru'
der, and we went around to see
her. II was simmer tiIhc, and
moonlight, apd she sat npon the
piazza. :, Tho carpenter had been
.thcre tlMt'day,'glung up tho rms
tic chairs on 'tlte porch, 81 wettmk
a seat on the step in front Of Miss
Magruder. where we could gaze in
to her eyes aud drink her smiles
1t seems probable that the carpcn.
ter must have uscd his glne Pot
on the spot where we sat, tor after
enjoying Miss Masrudcr'r, rcmarks
for a coupe of hrurs, and drink
ing several of her smiles we tiled
to rise for tho purpose OF going
home, but we found that We were
i,nrnovably fixed to the s'cp.
Then Mics Magrudcr, ssid: ''D,n't
be in a hurry" and we told her
We believed we wouldn't. The
conversation had a saddcr tone
after that, and we sat there think
ing whether It would DO better to
ask Miss Masruder to withdraw
while we disrobcd and went home
in Highland costume, or whether
We should urge her TO- warm up
the poker, or whether we should
give ono terrible wrench and then
ramblc down the yard backward.
About midnight Miss Masru1,r
yawned, and said she believed
she would e. to bod. Then We
suddenly asked her il she thought
her father would have any object.
ton to leading rs Ills front steps
for a few. days, because We wanted
to take them home for pattern.
We think M.isMagru'ler ,nusthayc
entertained doubts of onr sanity,
tor size rushed In, called her father
and screamed. ,Magruder came
down with a donblc.barrelled gnn.
Then We explained the situation
in a whis3er, and he. Procured a
saw aud cut 9ut the piece OF step
to which we wire attached. Then
We went bone wearing the patch,
and before twoD'cluck we crushed
out our young, love for Mics Ma.
sruder, We never called ngain
and size .threwih herself away OH n
dry goods man. There is u me
lancloly sat sfaction in recalling
these memories If yonth, and re-
fleeing ups, the influence Of glue
upon tho emotions OF the human
heart.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1873-06-26

AN ACT OF CRUELTY. Chap
/ ped hands and face are the most
serious annoyances that farmers,
and cople who labor much out
of doors, experiences. Exposed
persons especially children, re-
peatedly suffer intensely from
great cracks upon the hands, that
often bleed. tits cruel to allow
ones self or others t. suffer in
this way, when the means Of
it's prevention are so easily to
be had, and so cheaply, as to pay
ten cents tor a c,ke Of Hand
Sapclio. Hand Sapolio 10 not
only better thon the costlicst soap
f.r removing dirt, but it prevents
chappins, and render the skin
soft and pliable. Sold every
where.