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FROM ILLINOIS.
HAMrroN. Ills. July 10, l87

HAMPTON, Ills, July -, 1879.
To Tie Editor u tie woEklSaz,s's ADVOCATE
desire to ventilate the iniquitous system
Of coal digging followed at the Hampton
Bluff Mines. an the first man, as yet,
who has demanded my wages. and will va
cate their premises promptly, all through
the imposition IF the pit boss, who is a
stranger to common sense, and knows as
much about ventilating a coal bank as a
dog knows about his father. All bosses
have got their favorites, but the one in
question, whose name is George Weaver,
has 80 many that he has to rob Peter to
pay Paul. He has put one of his favorites
in a cross-cut, allowing him to drive it as
wide AS ] do my room, paying him six
cents bushel for digging, and paying my
self and others only four cents bushel.
IL is unnatural for me to sustain such no
torious imposition, moreover executed by
perfect loggerheads. The pit boss is at a
loss to find six cent. coal for the whole Of
HIS ldNOIlACS ~ hA4g ONlAlH " huG WIN bI-
ing SO dull mere at present, but he favors
them by other means, allowing them to
work single, and convenient to the bottom
of the shaft, which is giving them the
privilege Of making as much as two men
who are working double. 1t takes one
man 70 push the coal, the other to dig
enough to make wages for the two, which
il a very hard task for some Of the block
heads to do The man who is working
single is supplied with steady work. The
days the shaft is idle. he is making coal
ready, and, a. a matter of course, can push
as much as two men the days the shaft is
in operation, as there is but one Of the two
who works together allowed to push.
We're ! to give you and the respected read
ers If the ADVOCATE an insight into this
place, : would have to give a description Of
every days transactions during the past
eight months since the strike expired here.
However, ! will describe the proceedings
Of my lass days work for the Hampton
Coal Mining Company, who gave Just
weight up to the 10th of the present
month, but they have destroyed their
names, and will be noted with the other
rogues who are in the same business.
On the 18th Of the present month they
locked their miners on an average OF
twenty per cent, and declared to them
that they we're determined to have clean
coal, in order to obtain new contract
that Taylor Williams was endeavorinp to
take from them. They are taking this
method to assist T. Williams, whose plan
Is to deduct the weight Of the miners
coal amounting to percentage, affordinp
them to obtain this contract, and to ascer.
tain II their miners will stand the pressure
Stoddard, the superintendent Of the works
gave me no credit for two cars of coal a
well loaded a. the balance Of nv cars, but
dumped the contents into the railroad cars
and shipped the same to their market
nevertheless, he gave me credit for twc
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The WILL OF THE LATE GEN w. A. C.
RYAN'-The will Of Gen. w. A. G. Ryan,
who was captured on board the Virginius,
and executed by the Spaniards at Santiago,
Cuba, Nov. 4th, 1873, has lately come into
the hands of one our county employees. The
will was written the night previous to his
execution, and does not mention his property
in Chicago.
"ST. IAGo DE CUBA, Nov. 8, l873.-Know
all men by these presents that /, w. A. G.
Ryan, being in sound mind, do make this my
first and last will. giving all my property,
real and personal, to my brother, John George
Ryan. All my right, title, and interest in
and to all tracts or parcel of land situated in
Montgomery County, State Of Maryland, and
containing chrome and asbestos, and now ap-
pearinR on the records in the name Of VII
liam LOughridge and w. A. Q. Ryan also
all my interest IN the copper mines on the
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Mechanics Institute.

CHICAGO, July 10th, 1915
An adjourned meeting Of the Mechanic
Institute was held in its rooms No %, Wash
ington street, on Tuesday, July Goth, at 8 a.
m.
There being quorum present, Vice-Presi-
dent Geo. Z. Prussing presided in the absence
Of the President.
The minutes of the previous meeting were
read. accepted As read, and approved.
The next business in order was the propos-
ing of candidates for membership. The fol-
lowing names were then offered Frank
Lawler, Daniel Harrington, VIM. Floto, A
Richter, Henry Schaler, Chas- Newland, and
Frank Gepker. 1t was moved and seconded
that they be accepted and laid over for the
next regular meeting
The chairman then presented report from
the Board OF Directors, offering the resigna-
ton of H. 5. Fulton as q member of their
board, by virtue Of the power conferred on
them by the amended by laws, which was &C.
cepted and the Office declared vacant.
A committee Of three was then appointed,
consisting Of c. A. Price, Andrew Groh, and
Geo. SCHNEIDER, to report a proper person to
fill the vacancy, which retired, and after de-
liberation, reported the name of Mat BenneE
who was unanimously elected and accepted.
No further business appearing, the Insti
tute adjourned to meet at o'clock "a Tues.
day. July 9th.
H. s. WHTrCoAB, Secretary
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To the Editor Of the ~oKkINssAS's ADVOCATE
COLCHESTER, III, Jnly IA, 1873.
DEAR SIR: Having SOME leisure time al
my disposal will drop you few items
from Colchester
We have had considerable rain lately. but
| think the crops will weather the storm.
The mining population are working about
one-third of the true. Times are very close
here as well as every where else. Notwith
standing the hard times, we enjoyed one Of
the finest holidays yesterday it has ever been
my pleasure 70 witness in this vicinity.
The c. NJ F. $, celebrated Tuesday, the
18th inst, as their seventh annual anniversi-
ty, for so we speak of 1t. 1t seemed as ii
every one had been making preparations 50
as to make it agreeable to all, and it was a
perfect success. No one would doubt that
liked to have had R. f. Trevellick speak
But few would imagine that they would have
him come all the way Detroit, but they did,
and they did not regret it either.
&. NJ. f. 81. led by the MacOmb Cornet Band,
next IN order came the Sunday School, fol-
lowed by the vehicles. After we arrived at
the grove ut miles from town, the first
thing Of interest was to pic the nic," en-
hvened with the gay laughter and Jest Of the
immense number OF people assembled. The
afternoon was devoted to speaking, croquet,
instrumental and vocal music. The latter
exercise. which was conducted by MIR VIM
Wilson, who deserves great credit therefor
But the GROWING event II the day. was when
that man arose who has the respect Of every
honest, thinking workIugman in the nation,
r. f. Treyellick He delivered an address
that few can equal, none can excel. After
describing the efforts III good associations
like the G.. NJ r ), which he did in a most
wonderful and peculiar stvle, then he opened
on the most important question Of the day,
viz, that Of finance, and the way he did
send the hot balls into the ranks Of Repubh-
can and Democrats wasn't slow Every one
that was anybody was well pleased with the
address, as X. F. Trevelhck has too much
manhood in his noble frame 10 needlessly in
lure any ones feelings. There was only one
draw back Ia the whole proceeding the farmers
were too busy, they could rot all come in to
hear the address, and that was the only thing
to mar our pleasure and enjoyment. There
was no liquor allowed on the grounds, thanks
to the city officers.
LATER. July 10th, 1873: 1t is with great
pain | am Obliged to state that Mr.. Trevel-
lick has been very i'll indeed since - o'clock
Tuesday night, and, Of course, could not
meet his engagements elsewhere, but thanks
to a good constitution and good medical at
tendance, he has partially recovered, and
Notwithstanding all our efforts to dissuade
him, he went away on the eastward bound
train tins evening He was stopping at a
hotel, and it is much regretted that he was
not at some private residence where he could
have received the necessary attention. His
sickness was caused by getting over heated
on Tuesday. when he made the grand and
soul stirring address. God grant him speedy
return to health, and mag he be long spared
To do battle for the downtrodden Of Amer
ca G. r. PERRY.
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Sr. LorIs. Mo July 10. 1875

ST. LoUIs, Mo July 49, 1878.
The following were propos "a for member
ship July 9Th. 1875 Oswald Erfurt, A.
Huber, VIM. Jnergens, J. Z. Bristol, Joseph
Spahu, John Weber, Ben Toelke
ResolUed, To cancel all unpaid loans on
cards, and all fines in the books against I'M
fair men. WIN. f. ZOELLNER,
Cor. Sec Union No. I6.
CoUNCrL BLUES, Iowa. July q. 1878.
To THE CRAFT: Any one knowing the
whereabouts of one Ambrose l.. Nickerson,
will confer great favor by informing me, as
it is the wish of his mother
NAP. PETERS, Cor. Sec,
Union No ITO, Box 68
McGREGoR, Iowa, July 10, 1873.
Nj Otto Schulz applied for membership to
this union. He comes here from Aurora, ILL.,,
claiming he sent his card to the Chicago union
last fall, and further, Chicago union never
claimed dues. ANY union having charges
viii prefer them according to the law.
FRANK JELLINECK, Cor Sec.
NswARK, n. j., July 20, 1875.
VIM. II. Blaze having been suspended
through mistake, has been reinstated.
OWEN MCCARTHY, Cor. Sec.
KEoKUK, Iowa, July 20. 1875.
ToGrinns in arrears Of the endowment mon
ey due the widow Of the deceased Charles
Brewer
The following unions have kindly RENTED
the money due by them to the unfortunate
and destitute widow with three children
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SERVICES APPRECIATED. Among the very
few pleasing things noted around that IN
slightly pile called lefty hall, during the
past week, was the receipt Of the following
note by Fire Marshal Benner
DEAR SIR Please find inclosed check
for $50 for the Paid Firemen's Benevolent
Society, as a small token of our gratitude to
the tiremen of Chicago, who by their heroic
efforts saved our stock Of goods from being
destroyed during the burning of Schultz 5
factory pa and 276 Milwaukee avenue, on
the night Of the 18th inst Yours, etc,
FRANKS Il MAS
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Nusdeshill copper deposits in Montana; my
claim against the government, and my claim
against the W. L. Whitaker and James
Thyer all property described in a power Of
attorney given by Gen. George W. Cook. Oct
3, 1873.
NV int rest in Montana Territory ! value
at $lOO. 900, and the chrome and asbestos
property at $50 900. Gov. j. l.. Gibbs is T.
receive at least $6Ol, and Gen. George W.
Cook s., 900, should that amount not be re-
ceived by him already. My brother, John
d. RYAN, shall dispose of the property as he
NAV feel disposed.
In testimony whereof have caused my
seal to lie affixed this Sd day Of November,
1873
(SIgnedl ". A. I. RYAN.
Witness IsMAEL JosK BERTARD.
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NOTICE [

$500 Linen suits at 81 .25.
Bargains in lace points. shawls, sacques,
etc
Bargains in ladies underware.
Bargains in ladies' hosiery.
$3.50 Kid gloves now selling at so cents.
81 90 Kid gloves now selling at 25 cts.
IS cent corsets worth at least IS cts.
so cent dress goods at % cts.
I2b cent prints, fast colors, cts.
Now opening 100 cases assorted summer
dress goods at correspondingly low prices.
PARpKIpGt's ia lud Il6 State 81.
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The passenger train over the Chicago and
Northwestern railroad made the distance be-
tween Clinton and Chicago, l3S miles, on
Saturday last, in three hours and twenty zone
minutes, running time. The fastest time
previous to this was three hours and twenty.
five minutes The engineer was Mr.. Charles
Goodwin, and the engine No. lis.
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Two gentlemen and their wives, Al
Wauregan, Conn drove two miles out Of
town last Sunday, to battle in the Quine-
Daug river They left their clothes in the
carriage, and plunged into the river.
When they came out their carriage wal
gone, and they had 70 walk a mile IN then
bathing clothes, to the nearest house. The
next day the carriage was found IN the
river, the horse having been dro xned.
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WANT AN INvESTIGATIoN.-lt was stated
by morning paper, few days ago, that
Engine House Pc was infested by gang Of
thieves and roughs Now the captain OF the
Engine company and the Hook and Ladder
company, F. W. Taplin and Peter Traynor,
ask for an investigation IF the facts by the
marshal They deny the charge entirely.
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lttNttNNth nun tuSt tfth
now SHALL We BEGIN
to prepare for the great event is ques
ton now being asked from one end o
the Union to the other. Who is the com
ing man to put IN motion the wheels o.
organization Who will tell as how ",
have to be united in this great work
There is the rub We have no confidence
ia our own ability, and look to others W.
have never seen to point out that ~hicl
We know already. The plan is simple ano
easy, when We put our brains in motion
TO discover it,
LET TEN MEN,
or more, come together and agree upon
an obligation something like this, Il dc
solemnly pledge my word Of honor that
after the 4th day Of July, 1876, | will
not labor more than eight hours for day s
work " Let each Of the ten belong to
different shops, mills, Or boarding houses,
and present the obligation to all their com
rades u w signed, BY any workmen who
may see tit TO DO 50 let these pledge
books be returned To a secretary whose
duty 1t shall be to record the name in an
alphabetic record book, With their trade
and place Of residence. Thus our
EIGHT HOUR LEAGUE
would be formed, the members Of which
may never meet each other, but they
viii be pledged to carry cut the object
IN view, and when the day comes, wher-
ever they may be, that obligation rests
upon them This is a mere suggestion,
others can improve upon it according to
the circumstances surrounding them. The
same system may be applied to associa-
tlons, without disturbing the relative
rights or duties offmembershIp
EMPLOYERS
will have ~ right to grumble about any
advantage being taken, for all Will
have timely notice to prepare for a change
in the hours Of labor while every re-
tiectiug man Nil see at once that such
reduction Of hours Is a natural necessity.
The day liked, being the centennial q
our national existence, the circumstances
surrounding its celebration and the
thousands out Of employment will all be
favorable to successful result
OUR FOURTH OF JULY
has been anything bat a brilliant one;
every effort was made to get the mechanics
to walk the streets, but it a failure
You like thousands Of others will ask Why
was it so Certainly the mechanics are
10 less patriotic than any other citizens,
and why should they refuse TO join in the
celebration Of the Anniversry Of American
Independence.
will give your readers the reason. The
employers are opposed 70 the eight hour
system IF labor, they have seen the jour
neymen aroused ia this city and have not
forgotten the result they shook their
hea Is. and wisely said: If We encourage a
large turn out 10 will result in an
EIGHT HOUR AGITATION.
The committee ignored the eight hour
question. and determined not to take out
the banner of the eight hour league. The
journeymen wisely said: If you ignore
the eight hour question We will not turn
out, and they did not A few years ago
| was Grand Marshal Of the Fourth in this
city, and about three thousand mechanics
turned ,ut Enough said.
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THE Illinois Central earned an average Of
S54l per mile during the month of June.
The Land Department reports for June sales
Of $50 "a acres of land tor a, 773.5S, and
cash collections Of S9,6l4,I3 on land con-
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Total

Gentlemen. you will see by the above fig
ure that the widow has not got half what
she ought to have had long before this.
Gentlemen, l earnestly hope that you will
not overlook this appeal, as the widow is in
great DISTRESS and in need Of help very much.
LOWS RENPE, Cor Sec,
Union No. 60.
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|. AND 5 R-The Roughers, Rollers and
Catchers have organized a union under the
title Of Iron and Steel Hands, which embraces
all working in the mills outside Of the heat
ers and puddlers The union is strong and
in good working order.
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THE CIGAR MAKERS.

rF VIII unions desiring changes IN the addresses q
corresponding secretaries please state me Of the
former secretary.
The following persons have made applications for
ia the several unions. AM union having
charges prefer, will forward them within thirty days
rom the date 81 application
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ISTERNAT,oNAL LODGE, |. 5. H., held its
regular monthly meeting on Saturday night
Owing 10 some cause unexplained, the cleo
ton Of officers was postponed until the next
meeting The lodge is reported to be in a
good condition
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AT the dog show last month at the Lon
don Crystal Palace, there were one-thous-
and one-huudred and seventy eight ami
mails exhibited, and a marked improves
ment in all breeds was motto ed. The Prin-
cess Of Wales took the Prze ior hno
animal in the class If ST. Bernard Mas
tttfs
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|. $. HEATERS Friendship Lodge held its
regular meeting at the Hall 227 North avenue.
The lodge is reputed to be in good working
order. having a larger membership now than
at any previous time since its organization.
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The best Lews which baseball players in
this part Of the country will r, ceive for some
time is that the Chicago association has Sc
cured the following playe:s for the season Of
'76 Pitcher, Spalding, Boston; catcher,
White Boston first base, Devhn, Chicago ;
second base. Barnes, Boston third base, SUIT
ton, Athletic short stop, Peters, Chicago ,
left field, Glenn, Chicago center field, Hines,
Chicago right field, McVey, Boston substi-
tute, O'Rourke, Boston substitute, Golden,
Chicago ; substitute, Warren, Chicago.
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CITY MATTERS
CHICAGO, S,TuRDAN, JULY "a. 1875.
To Our City Subscribers.

Will our city subscribers who fail to re-
ceive their paper regular every week, notliY
us If the same
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more cars, to the amount of five hundred
for each car load, the same which | was
or, dited for with ten hundred per car
load Heretofore this place at one time
was the coal-digger's harbor but what is
it to-day | simply ask the men who re-
side here Ii is the home Of their worst
miseries. and cold forsaken graves for
those who intend to remain here. Now is
the time they are opening the flood gates
on the laboring man, and deluging him
completely. There never was a place
where the bosses rue with such absolute
sway as they do to day on the Hampton
Bluffs
| trust this statement of affairs will meet
the observation Of those s~lndlers, and l
will substantiate the foregoing statement,
and subscribe my name IN full,
NJ l.. HAYES.
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Cleveland, O., Coal Market.

BITUMINoUs-PE TON or 1000 LBS.
Youghiogheny 10 b "a 80 Hooking Valley --- IS %
Oak Hill p StraltSNlle. 8 W
Walnut Hill ....... 4 - Massillon aud Brar
Steubenvile ......... 4 ~ Hill Camel % % 10
Nut coal 81 less.
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WORK AT THE NORTH CHICAGO MILLS
The pudding mills are idle. The iron heat
ers are working on very irregular time, not
quite an average of two-third time. The
steel mill would be running regularly were 1t
not that the hy-wheel--the same which Dun
nigan complained of-gets out Of order every
other week, throwing men out of work and
entailng loss the company. The master
mechanic ought to have the interest OF his
employers, if not his employees, at heart, and
put the machinery in order, but if he has not
the skill or ability to do this, he ought to
step down and out and allow a more com
petent person to take his place.
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A COOP MOVEMENT For several weeks
past the question of floating hospital for
invaIids and sick children, has been agtated
among our citizens, and has at last culmi
mated in the organization Of AN association
with that object IN view. At recent meet
ing held in the Board Of Health rooms, a
resolution was adopted requesting the Board
of Health to instruct the sanitary police,
while on their rounds. to find out all the sick
children and report them to the executive
committee Dr. Reed, who was present,
stated his readiness to place the force at the
service Of the association. A committee Of
twenty of the business men Of the city was
appointed to solicit funds for the association.
Mr.. j. J. Howard is superintendent of the
Hospital, and he with Dr. Miller was ap-
pointed to secure vessel for the first excur-
sion. Our citizens of all classes should rem
der assistance in every possible way, 50 that
the sick children may enjoy the pure air and
invigorating breezes Of the lake.
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ANTHRACITE

For local trade, per 1000 lbs. delivered.
Crate co.. .........S7 20 Chestnut. 81 40
Egg ................ I ~ stove. to
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Per ton, delivered in ST. Louis ....-..... ..
Spadra Semi Anthracite .-... .-.--.-.... ....-
Retail prices % to 50 cents additional.
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Weekly Market Report

WOREINGMAN's ADVOCATE OFFIcE, I
July "a 1875.
Chicago Goal Market.
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The demand for coal during the week has been fAir!
active for the season and prices range follows:
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THE BEST
PRAIRIE l. ANDff
IN
Iowa and Nebraska.
FOR SALE BY
The Burlington 4 Missouri River R. R. Co.

On Ten Year, Credit at per cent. Interest
ONE MILLION ACRES in IOWA and SOUTHERN
NEBRASKA.
The finest country IN the world 70 combine IA kMlNG
and STOCK RAISING. The SOIL is rich and easily
cultivated; CLIMATE warm, SEASONS long; TAXES
low and EDUCATION FREE. No payments required
principal till FIFTH year and then only ONE sEN
ENTH EACH YEAR UNTIL PAID
LAND EXPLORING TICkETs
Sold a. important stations on the Chicago Burlington
Quincy Rail Road and cost Of same refunded when
land is bought.
HALF FARE to families Of purchasers, and LOW
FRElGHTS on household goods and farm stock.
TWENTY PEN CENT. premium for cultivation.
LARGE DIsCOUNTs for Cash within QUE two
and three years
Products will pay for land and improve
ments long before the principal be-
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The socAled restitution in Nebraska Lies in the far
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Co,
t For circulars that will describe fully these lands.
and the terms Of sale amply 70 address, LAND com
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Lincoln Neb for Nebraska Lands or James X. Wood,
So CLARK st Chicago, III.