The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1874-11-20
Ancient Order of United Workmsu.

This is the name Of an association Or
gained under acts of incorporation passed
by the legislatures of Pennsylvania and Of
Kentucky, and now being rapidly organ
lied in every city, village and large town
in the United States. 1t has Supreme,
Grand, and Subordinate Lodges, the
constitutions of which we have been furn-
ished with copies. The objects Of the or
der are stated to be as follows:
/. Its objects shall be. first, to unite all
workingmen, 80 that they may form unit.
ed body for the defense and protection Of
their interests against all encroachments,
by elevating labor to the standard it is
justly entitled to. =.
2 To create and foster more friendly
and cooperative feeling among those who
have a common interest, thereby enabling
them to act promptly and decidedly on al
matters which may affect their interests.
3, To examine and discuss those law.
and usages, National, State, and Municipal
which may be in contraveltion to their in
terests: to establish and maintain libra
ry for the purpose of inducing its members
to acquire that knowledge which will fit ant
and prepare them for any station in society
4. To hold lectures from time to time, al
the interests of the Order may require, the
reading of essays, and the examination anc
discussion of the merits and dement's o.
new improvements, etc.
S. To use all legitimate means in their
power to adjust all differences which may
arise between employers and employees, and
to labor for the development Of a plan Of
action that may be beneficial to both par
ties, based on the eternal truth that the
interests of labor and capital are equal and
should receive equal protection.
G. To discountenance strikes, except
where they become absolutely necessary
for their protection, and then only after all
efforts at adjustment have failed.
7. To give all moral and material aid in
their power to members of this order who
may be afflicted or oppressed, or who may
be laboring under great difficulties ana 70
ameliorate their condition, -
8. To combine and direct az thelr IN
fIuence for the elevation of the mechanic
and laborer in mental moral, social, and
civil positions.
9, To discountenance the introduction
of any species of labor that may tend to
injure or degrade workingmen or the pro-
ducing classes.
10. To oppose monopolies, of whatever
kind, and palpable favoritism, whether it
come in the shape OF land grants, sub,
sides, or otherwise.
The officers of the subordinate lodges
are as follows; Master Workman, Gen
eral Foreman, Overseer, Guide, p. NJ, W,
Recorder, Financier, Receiver, and Watch
man.
A lodge has recently been organized in
this city, and the following are the off,
GERS:
Master Workman-T. w. Russell,
General Foreman-G, Striker,
Overseer-S. s. Hull.
Guide-Gilbert Lawson.
p. Nj. W.--O. p. Titcomb.
Recorder--M. Darrah.
Fnancier-Theodore Nissen.
Receiver-F. d. Johnson.
Watchman-A. McDarrah.
All necessary information can be had of
any of the above named officers.
The ARGUS offers the free use of its
columns to the order to explain its princi-
Piles, whenever desired, and to aid in the
increase and perfection of lodges in our
county.