The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1875-07-20
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lug affair and shows that labor is looking
after its rightful and proper influence in
our government. After the procession
meeting was held in Burtis Opera House,
at which Mayor Rose presided, and intro
duced, in appropriate remarks, Hon. j.
NJ. McNair, of Pittsburgh, supreme mas
ter workman Of the order. Mr.. McNair
read the following from their constitution:
AS American citizens, without reference
to nationality, political opinions or re-
ligious belief, but believing in the exist
ence OF God, the Creator and Preserver
OF the universe, we are proud of our ma
tiOnal existence, our universal liberty, our
perfect equality, and our mutual Deepen
dence. In this we realize the eternal
truth that the interests of capital and la
Dor are indentical, and alike demand equal
consideration and protection.
First-To honor and give equal protec-
ton to all classes and kinds of labor, men
tai or physical, striving earnestly to i'm
prove the moral, intellectual and social
qualities of our members, endeavoring by
wholesome precapts, fraternal admonitions,
and substantial aid, to inspire due appre-
citation of the great realities and response
bilities of life.
Second, To do all in our power to
break down and destroy those social bar
riers now existing between labor and cap
ital, by endeavoring to elevate labor to
that high social position it was designed
to occupy by the great architect of the
universe.
THIRD. To place upon common level
employer and employee, and by uniting
both in one sacred bond of brotherhood,
educating each to that degree of intelli-
gence worthy of his position in life, de-
stroying the relative position of master
and servant, each feeling common ID
terest 10 the others welfare, and willing Ia
adjust all difficulties 10 a manner worthy
of the enlightenment of civilized age, and
free country.
Fourth. 10 examine and discuss al
laws and usages, national, state or NUM-
cipal, that may tend to create monopolies
or be detrimental to the industries of the
country,
Fifth. To hold lectures, read essays
discuss new inventions and improvements
encourage research in art, science and lit
erature, and to establish and maintain &
library for the purpose of inducing oul
members to acquire that knowledge which
will fit and prepare them for any station il
| life.
Upon each of the above paragraphs
Mr.. McNair dwelt at some length and ex
planned, in detail, the objects of the order
He closed by answering the objections t
the order on account of its secresy-and il
this portion of his address he INDUCED il
some humorous anecdotes and wit in ridi
Guile of the plea, that caused the audience
to laugh heartily He said the order haG
just enough secresy to protect itself, ant
no more. He spoke of the degree which
members wives receive, and thus become
co-laborers in the cause of the order, HI
appealed to the ladies present to interpost
no obstacles in the way Of their husband
joining the order, but rather when tn
husband joins to urge him to attend tn
meetings. and be prompt in meeting hi
obligations, and to attend to his duties a
a workman faithfully. He then cite,
instances in which widows had receives
benefits which had rendered them to
grateful for words to express their thanks
He concluded with the remark that tn
order is lasting institution and bound
become power in this country, and an al
f peal to the members to let the principle
of the order be known of men by living u
} to them, and showing not only it benefit
all whom it encircles, but to all that dive
where it prospers.
3 At the conclusion the audience disper
r ed, and Davenport members conducted IL
lodges from Moline and Rock Island to Il
J. ferryboat.
The grand lodge ff Iowa meets at Gil
J. ton to-day.
e Children's and Boys Linen White a
8 Fancy MarseilleslSuits, the nobbiest styl
rn town, at LoeHs.