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The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1874-08-01
CITY MATTERS
NJ. " EKNEk, Pres.
+. X. STREAT, Cor. Sec.

STOPPED The North Chicago Rolling Mills
nave shut down and the atmosphere OF Goose
Island is once more clear
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1874-08-01

~. tb- Editor Il ti,c wossiSoNAS's AByocArE.
OUR ROSS.
have again 10 ask the favor Of a little
space ia the columns Of your valuable
journal, to inform your readers how we are
dong here IN Cuba not the Cuba Of the
Antilles, but Cuba in Illinois.
/ had occasion in my last to refer to our
Pit Boss, who by the way is son OF
" Bonnie Scotia, but who, nevertheless,
is a disgrace to any country he may hail
from, and his countrymen here are heartily
ashamed Of him He is an animal Of the
" Cebidn' order, though by some extra
ordinary freak Of nature he has been en-
dowed with the power Of speech, and to a
certain degree with that Of understanding,
though the latter is very mediocre. lie
is favored with both Just sufficient to en-
able him t. be the tool aud lickspittle Of
the coal company Of this place, and he is
dong a work which every honest toiler, nc
matter what his vocation may be, con
demns. He has
FOUR BLACKLEGS
at work for him, and they, like himself
are revealing in drunken broils every night
70 the terror and disgrace Of our staid AM
ouiet citizens. | have seen many black
LEGS in my life, and have met with them il
all phases Of society. do not mean you
professional gamblers, who will win an
Loose thousands in night at the banker
table ; but mean that class Of beings VIII
Derambulate the country, and no matte
hat their creed may be, or whether the
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1874-08-01

YOUNG MAN named Ed Shoaf was ar
rested last night on charge Of robbing the
ticket Office of the Fort Wayne, Jackson Il
Saginaw Railroad. If this state of things
continues our courts will have their hands
full Of criminal cases.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1874-08-01

The SToNE-CUrrKRs.- Journeymen
Stone Cutters Association are holding a Sc
RES Of special meetings for the co-sideration
of questions which are of considers>le i'm
portance to them at the present time. The
meeting of Wednesday night was largely a.,
tended, and faces were seen in the hall which
had not been there for many months. They
have also inaugurated the system Of per cent
age dealing, Of which the members having
families are taking advantage. Each mem
her having clean card receives check upon
a certain store for groceries, dry goods, boots
Shoes etc. which on being presented at tn
counter. entities the holder to q certain pc
centage ON his purchases.
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CRIspIN HALL. The Chicago Typographi-
cal Union No. I6, have purchased the hall
and furniture appertaining thereto, lately
owned by Lodge No 7, Knights Of st. Cris-
pin. The hall viii be remOdeled, and the
name changed probably to that OF Typo
graphical Hail." which would be characters
tic and appropriate. Unions DESTROYS Of
changing their place Of meeting will tnd II
advantageous to locate themselves in the
above hall, a. it is centrally located, an'
within . minutes walk Of all the cars ant
buses in the city
Particulars can be obtained by calling
the Office of the WoRKINGMAS's ADVOCATE
or on Mr.. NJ. j. MADDEN. composing room o
the Iater-Oeeas.
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Beilerx sliding Scale.
BoFsKRs SLIDING SCALE.-When common bar iron Is
selling at s}c in the Pittsburgh market, pudding in
Chicago Is s7ce yer ton Every lc on or I'll selling
rates will add or diminish padding Pie per ton.
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The Caledonian Picnic.

The picnic IF this society, which for years
past has been recognized as the picnic OF the
season, viii be held at Caledoman Park on
Thursday, August 18th, and from present IN
dications promises in interest and point OF at
tendance to eclipse all excursions heretofore
given. No expense or attention has been or
will be spared to make 1t q grand success.
The premiums offered are the largest which
have ever been given, and there is no doubt
but that the competition will be lively and
exciting The management are determined
that So far as in their power lies no improper
characters Whose attendance at other picnIcs
have made them Objectionable to the better
portion Of the commudityl will be admitted
under any circumstances We therefore hope
that every son Of Scotia, with their wives and
babies if they have any, and if they haven't
let them take their lassies along viii make
it point to he present. The grounds are
the most beautiful in the neighborhood of
Chicago, and Just far enough to make It de-
lightful drive to those who prefer to 90 in
their own conveyance rather than by the cars
See advertisement in another column.
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AMArGAMATED SOCIETY OF CARPENTERS
AND JoINERS. association met at their
hall on West Twelfth street, on Saturday
night. The evening being 50 excessively hot
prevented full attendance.
The branch is not anything like strong as
it should be, considering the state and condi-
ton of the trade, and the many benefits to be
derived from the association Tie quarterly
reports Of the parent society, whose head
quarters are in Manchester, England, were
received and read. They present very en-
couraging state Of affairs.
The association is steadily increasing and
its usefulness throughout Europe is manifest
wherever it exists At the last meeting of
the general body several important changes
were made, among which was one allowing
the American branch to regulate their own
affairs, that in any important matter they
can act without waiting for the approval Of
the English council, but subject to their final
approval. The sooner this body follows the
example set by the colonies nearly a century
ago, and absolve themselves from all allie
glance to the English council, and set up on
their own account, the better it will be for
them.
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COAL-Both hard and soft descriptions sold slowly
during the week. prices ruling unchanged though btu
mnous coal weak We quate.
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Ht,pgr ,ErsEs CtsAK MAEEKs lSr. UNION ~ n A.
~ ", DPic,r. 1ad HeD,ber> u Local Unions
GE>rLEuE>: The following Is the final re
purt ut strike " Union No. los, If Erie, Pa.
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Weekly Market Report.

WoRENGxAN's ADVOCATE OFFICE,
July 81, 1874
Chicago Coal Market.
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These Lots only one hluck from the " H. uui.nt
where sixteen trains IEs~ daily. Communication ticket,
t. Chicago about "a cents. Streets good luudI-
on, trees out, and sidewalks built Psrk Ridge
situated on the q. & ~ W Il. r. nine miles from thit
cit, limits a beautiful ridge About 1910 ulahi-
ants, with schools, churches and stores Fargo Hotel
il being erected block from these bots 1h Meth
o,list Camp Ground is two and a half miles distant
Call at my pfhee any i,y at ocock IN the morning.
and and IN the afternoon, ana 70 and the ~,
Ere
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THURSDAY, AUGUST Is, 1874.

hen the following Prizes, open to all competitors, vii
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A. rs. q. ".
II GREAT DISCO YER Y!

An Clyaiiag Remedy fer
COUGHS. COLDS. H~oARsENESs.
ASTHMA. BRONCHITIS. INFLUENZA.
SORENESS OF the THROAT, CHEST
ana LUNGS. and all Diseases leading to
CONSUMPTION.
1t will not make new lungs, but it viii pre-
vent the disease from spreading throughout the
whole substance of the lungs, therefore ~facilits.
ting recovery
1t is prepared from Vegetable Extracts and
Banks, OF wonderful healing properties, and this
Balsam is highly recommended by physicians
olergymen and Others. testimonials from whom
| can furnish without rumber.
The children like it and they tell
IL cures their colds and makes them well
And mothers seek the store 10 try it;
With hundreds who desire 70 buy it,
Don't fail to try it. 1t is pleasant to take.
See that the name OF +. w. kiusman is bic wn In
the bottle.
Sample Bottle and Circular Free.-A
n w. kINsMAN, PROP,R.
water MAINE.
Prices % and as Gents. Largest Bottles cheap
est.
5000 for abetter article.
$1,000 for a case it win not cure.
FOR SALE BY ALL DRUGGISTS
3l-lyeow
@-Fur Sais by Or. Moore. Scranton.
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! every true Interest Of or land - l@st~ats
s7s"'Ma'e Hsos, and ieEH84ate
f1nis'
We shan advance the cause Of Education
.nohg ourselves ana iF our children BY all lust
sahs "Nhlh our power Ne especially asFo
iof esf sEFlelttlfal ana industrial colleges
~ PfasNoai -IfeaHufe: domestic science aud
! ne ahs WhieA acorn TIE bohIe he taught IN
Ell cVases q sin1F,
. We empahiisaliy and sincerely assert the
tfepeAied tfntt Taught 10 ON organic law, that
grange A~h0iial, State or subordinate, is not
political or party organization. No grange,
true To is Obligations, can discuss political OF
iiglous questions, nor call political eonven-
nor nominate candidates, nor even dischss
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No Person can fako those Illiteru
4~erff.rF H. a,+ggtsgn1 agd fnawsta hny
wgrEW rrga58e8 tleir ha5usa are not ID.
esseest h. e,fnrfal pesa6a ar other
msaes aa1 glf.l pfyatss wasfed beygad
fepaff,
UfIious. Remfttent and Inter.
uflIent Eaxers wblef aro an ursva.
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tbreagbegt lie rnited states. sapeeially
sbssc n 49, ut.s4~tnyf 0Ifg ntssour
mtnesa Teunesaee Cnmberland Afkans
ga ret calgrad5 graxoa Mo Grande.
prsfi Aiabsma Mobile. savannah. Ro.
anote .Iapps. ami many others. with
,heir ~ast trtbntariea. throughout our
rrtire ronntry duripr the sua,mer and
spsnrnn and remartal,ly "a dnring sea.
IN. IN nnns,al heat and dryness. ara
invariablv accoupanjed by extensive do.
r1r~amenta of tbe s,omarh and livpr
and other abdominal yiseera. In their
treatment. a purratiye. exerting n nov.
r-fI irg,,cnca ,sno,, tr,esa vnrious or.
- - -, .fI,, rncossa,v 1-boro
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DE- J. NALkERs BiIIEkst
Is they viii speedily remove the dark
rol0rcd viseld matter with which the
bowels are loaded, ct the same time
stimulating the sccretions OF the liver,
and generally restoring tue healthy
functions Of tho digestive organs.
Forfify the body against disease
hv r,-;Syirr an rs H1iJs Win Iyrc1
BtrrrnS So endemic can fake holi
of a system fI,us fore-arued.
n-1.nors:a - InIf~og4;on H..
9bNp'ia .t stun, iloIu
acue, faAi IN the ~SLo1lueis, uPn
llentheSs OF me CEeSt, DlIZlhess, U
EructatiOnS uf the stomach, Bad Taste
IN the Mouth, Bilious Attacks, Palplta-
tation OF the Heart, Inflammation OF the
Lungs, Pain in the region of the Kid
ucys, and 4 hundred other painful syup-
toms. are the ofTsprjnps of D~ysnensia.
ono bo,,Ia ufl ,,,ora , ho,tor ,rudrartoa
~ ;,s ,nnri,s ~ : iarUr,bv sJrar,ieo
VI = 'H'i''' 'u'n " 'eHo'nf "u'e''lSo
iAcnl.
Serofula, or Kings Evil, White
evenings, Ulcers EIySlpeias, o"eled Neck,
GoI'Te' ocioiulous ihlaihhlatlohs lndolent
ihlaihisatlohs MeTcunh Ahect,ons, va
sores Eruplohs OF tne ohin' sore Eyes, etc.
In these, Us III all other constitutional Dis
eases, W NAL sIast f ohra,i1a LITTER B,TTEHs i have ,Es
mns, obs,ira,e ~ ;ntr"c,ahld casns
III - aua
Ut fhiiaiiiiHatofg anu
rheumatism, Govt, Bilious, Remit
tent and Intermittent Fevors, Diseases Of
the Blood, LAYER, kidneys and Bladder,
these Bitters have no erual. Such Diseases
are caused by Yitiated Blood.
Mechanical DiSeaSeS.-Persons en-
RACED in Paints and Minerals. such rs
Plumbers. Tvpe.setters ~GoId.b.aters- and
Miners a. thcr advance IN EGa ava snh;act
Is ny - ~ n 'suJoe
80 60
against th!s, lhke U u0Se Oh hALkbk VIM
EGAR Bi1TERS occasionally
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TO The
Nerveu. and DesiiftN
OF Both Sexes
- ed Cezn

DE. ]. B. DYoTT. graduate OF 80
Medical College. Philadelphia -
several valuable works, can be CO. -
on all diseases of the sexual On
Organs. (which he has made AZ -
study either in male or female $50
from what csuse originating or o. -
standing. A practice Of 30 ys.' "A
him 10 treat diseases with sucoes
guaranteed. Changes reascnsOis.
al q distance can forward letter des
symptoms and enclosing stamp
postage.
send for the cnias 70 Hsaifa. Pnos
J~B DY0IT, NIB q 81
Physician AMI Surgeon, soi
mh2s-ly
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-01-17
SU NJ MON S.

IN TuI nIsTpIfvr coIrpT OF, TrIr or1,
ENTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN AND
FOR THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
MARY JANE DORM, Plaintiff, vs.. HENRY
BLUME, Defendant. 81
Action brought In the District Court of the
Seventeenth Judicial District OF the State of
California, in and for the County of Los An
geles, and the complaint filed I'M said County
of Los Angeles, In the office ofthe Clerk Of said
District Court. .ItE ..at lliql
The People of the State of California send
greeting to HENRY BLUME, Defendant. "li
Won ARE HEREBY REOIJREp To Ap-
near i'm an action brouohf AGAINST Won nv
the above named plainfiff: IN, the f}istric,
Court of the seventeenth judicial District Of
the state of CaiiSnrnia in and Snr the Cn,,ntm
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-01-17

OUR NEW IMPROVED MACHINE
Stands without rival, and should find its
way into every family. 1t has reached the
highest state Of perfection of the Sewing Ma
chine yet produced, and its sales are constant
Embarrassing throughout the world.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-01-17
ASpIendid Chance.

IA TY Is offered our faruuers and stock
raisers, in the sale of over 5000 acres of good
farming aud grazing land In the Sferre
Rancho, San BernardinO county; also, O good
house provided with all couIforts sheep.
Horses and Cattle, all at moderate prices.
Title. to- the Isnd Iserrket.
For more particulars as to the quality otc O
the stock those will lingt to purchase can apply
to Raimundo rYOrba, ut the Sierra Rancho,
San BernardinO county, California. Hst Wv
the land, they can also apply to the Surveyor
Generals office, San Francisco; and, for gem
eral particulars, full inform alton can be OBJ
tanned at the office Of La cronicd, Los Ange-
les. 900 tat# a4feH g#fff 4azJla eo INF
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-01-17
$40 Sold in Los Angeles County
IN ONE YEAR.
Second hand Machines
of ALL DESCRIPTIONS,
Sold Cheap for Cash, and Repaired.

THE HOWE MACHINE Co.'S SEWING Ma
CHIMES have become celebrated the world
over. The work done on these machines is un-
surpassed-sewing the thinnest material and
the heaviest goods with equal facility, and re-
quiring no extra adjusting for uneven thick
ness or.passing over seams.
The Attachments for Hemming, Telling,
Braiding, Coriing, Quilting, Tucking Binding
and Gathering are of the latest improved pat
tesns, and are superior to those used on any
other machine.
The HOWE MACHINES are the STRONG
EST and SIMPLEST, and seldom or never
give any trouble in operating. They are the
oldest established in the world (Mr. Howe
being the original inventory, and are In adj
vance of all others in Improvements and per-
fiction of mechanism.
...l H. CAMPBELL, ..
Agent for Southern California,
I0 COMMERCIAL ST. Oc26m2
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-01-17

They have engaged as foreman of this de-
partment, one of the most experienced Book
and Job Printers In the country; and the
presses will be superintendent by a Skilled
Freshman from one of the largest offices In
New England. ff.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-01-17
PAM PHIETS

PAMPHLETS
VIII be printed from New Type, and the
greatest care exercised to insure accuracy and
freedom from typographical errors.
POSTERS 4 HANDeiLls
Plain or in colors, executed at very short no.
tice and displayed In the best manner. .
BUSINESS CARDS.
CIRCULARS, ...
STATEMENTS,
- LETTER HEADS, ...l
BALL CARDS
WEDDING CARDS,
VISITING CARDS,
INVITATIONS, ETC.
OF this class of work we shall make spe
cialty, and intend that nothing of the kind
shall equal us in this section.
.a 4s. ..I
BANK CHECKS, aa.l ...
DRAFTS, NOTES,
DEPOSIT cAEcks,
BOOK HEADINGS, .
STOCK CERTIFICATES
ETC. III .-s..l
Printed In a superior manner on plain writ
ing paper, or on Bond and Bank Note Pepper,
in black or colors. fttn .U.
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-01-17

n 0COUNTANT AND COLLECT
"A ING AGENT. Qnlee-Room No. I, Tenn
day, week or month. VOliectiois made In
the city ana Cc.-.~. de7tf
Los Angeles daily herald., 1874-01-17

IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SEW
ENTEENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF
THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, IN AND
MARY lane nORN Plaintiff va HENRY
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-08-18
Pacific Coast.

SAN Francisco, Aug. III is now
supposed that it was a Chinaman who
beat young Milzener 80 terribly a few
days since and then robbed his fathers
store, and Chinaman suspected of hav-
ing committed the deed, is now in Gus.
tody.
Thomas Marks, indicted with his
father, J. j. Marks, for fraud in the
State Harbor Commission, died here last
night after brief illness.
The German steamer Altoona sails to.
day for Hongkong and Yokohama, and
the British steamer McGregor for Homo
lulu, Fiji and Sidney.
Greenbacks, unchanged since Satur.
days quotations.
W. II. Patterson commenced argu.
ment, at II a. m. to-day, in the Wall
habeas corpus case, before the Supreme
Court, against the constitutionality OF
the local option law. 1t is thought his
argument will be brief. He will be fol.
lowed by Judge Sanderson, in favor Of
the law, and tomorrow Mr.. FELTON, will
make the concluding argument against
local option.
On her trip from Saucelito to-day the
steamer Petaluma took fire near her boil
ers. The flames were extinguished
Damage, about 5000.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-08-18

AFTER long period of inaction on
the Battle Mountain and Austin stage
road, the ''road agents" have started
in again. At II o'clock last night the up
stage was stopped in the canyon three
miles this side Of Wick 8 station-the old
place--by two men, WHO, covering the
driver with their weapons, ordered a halt
and demanded Wells, Fargo & Co.'S ex-
press box. The driver made haste to
comply with the demand, and gracefully
handed down the box to the knights Of
the road, who at once proceeded to
wrench off the lock and go after the con-
tents OF the tox. The contents consist
ed of package valued at $50 and $l8
in coin, which the robbers extracted and
then requested Eugene to "hand out that
other box" He assured them that there
was no other box aboard the stage, and
told them that if they doubted his word
of honor as stage driver they were at
liberty to look for themselves. Accord
ingly one of the highwaymen mounted
the box and rummaged around in the
boot, and failing to find another treasure
box, he descended and ordered the driver
to "drive on" which Eugene made haste
to do. There were two passengers
aboard, but they were in no manner dis.
turbed.-[ Austin Reveille, IL.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-08-18

worse than that of the negro slaves. The
poor Chinsman is held Tor O limited
period. His owner is paid good price
Tor his term; he must get all be can be-
fore Coolie freedom comes. Death so
often intervenes before the end Of the
term of service, that it is estimated only
one out of every twenty live to return to
China. This writer thinks there can be
no hope for the Chinese people until
there is change in the ruling power.
New YORK, Aug. l7-European letters
say Italy seems to have become hopeless
ly bankrupt. These people are sincere
" loyal to their King. Their Ministers
are almost pedantically attached to the
English theory of Parliamentary Gov
eminent, and states that it asks nothing
better than to leave the church alone
but they have no bread and no specie,
and they have floods, malaria, bandits
and paper money.
At a dedication Of st. Anthony's pa
rochial school yesterday, the harmony
OF the proceedings was marred by DIS
pute between the Italian Society Church
and Father James. The Society de-
sired to carry their flag in the pro
cession, but the Father insisted tina,
they should march under the Pontifica
flag. Extreme folly was displayed by
some members, rather than surrender
the emblem OF unity. The Italian socie
ties dispersed the other societies.
LONG BRANCH, Aug. H. Presiden
Grant. General Babcock and Commodore
Ammer left this morning for New York
BosToN, Aug. 17.-Floyd's shoe facto
nv at Arlington was burned to-day.
WASHINGTON, Aug. F.-Bufford Viii
son, Solicitor OF the Treasury Depart
ment, has returned from the West. Hi
final report on Secret Service will b.
made after additional testimony has beef
taken.
CHICAGO, Aug. II. - Lord Dufferin
Governor General OF Canada, who ha
been guest of this city since Saturday
to day visited the Board of Trade, &c
companied by his wife and staff. Tn
party was cordially received, and oil
leaving was cheered enthusiastically
They will visit the other places OF publ
interest in the city.
A special says that Henry c. Bowel
sailed for Europe on the Brittania yestei
day.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-08-18

IT shows to what depth of infamy
party blindness will hurry people who
have not the Independence to speak for
themselves. As an example, Poland,
the author Of the Gag Law, the man
who Of all others should have been
frowned upon and shamed into retire.
ment, has been renominated for Congress
by the Republicans of his district. A
constituency, party, that will give the
marks of its approval to salary grabber,
to man that defended Durell, who in.
troduced bill to prevent the free ex.
preston of public opinion, ought never
to have better representative than q
man who was rogue enough to steal the
peoples money and traitor enough to
sap its dearest and most precious pitts.
Pioche daily record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1872-1876, 1874-08-18

A RAILROAD train stopped by grass
hoppers. It seems like an impossibiiity,
but they did it. A gentleman who ar
rived from the East Tuesday informs Us
that the train on which he came passed
through an army of grasshoppers eighty
miles in extent, from flank to flank. in
the Valley of the Platte. He says the
air was literally filled with them, and
that the sunlight was nearly shut out.
They piled up on the platform Of the
cars like drifted snow, sometimes over q
foot in depth. The machinery of the
locomotive became clogged up with their
carcasses, and the driving-wheels whiried
upon the track as il ii had been creased,
until finally the train was brought to a
stand-still. The engineer was obliged
to clean up and sand the track several
times before be passed through thegrass-
hopper army. Over this vast expanse Of
country not q single green thing remains,
the grass being eaten of to the roots
S. F. Alta, 18th.