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The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1876-11-04
I latform Of the Independent Party ad-
opted at Indianapolis May l8, 1876.

"The independent Party is called into
existence by the necessities Of the people
whose industries are Frustrated, whose Ia
Dor is deprived Of its Just reward as the
result Of the serious mismanagement ~
the national finances, which errors bsth
the Republican and Democratic Parties
neglect to correct. In view Of the failure
Of these parties to furnish relief to the de-
pressed industries Of the country, thereby
disappointing the Just hopes and expecta-
tons Of suffering people, we declare our
principles and invite all independent and
patriotic men to join our ranks in this
movement for financial reform and indus
trial emancipation.
First We demand the immediate snd
unconditional repeal Of the specie resump-
ton Act Of January IA, 1875, and the re-
cue Of our industries from the disaster and
ruin resulting from its enforcement, and
we call upon all patriotic men u OrgAnIz-
in every congressional district az the coun-
try. with the view OF electing Represent
atives to Congress who will legislate for.
and Chief Magistrate who will carry ou'
the wishes Of the people in this regard
and thus stop the present suicidal and
destructive policy of contraction.
''Second-We believe that United States
Notes issued directly by the Government
and convertible ON demand into United
States obligations, bearing an equitable
rate of interest mot exceeding one cent a
day on each one hundred dollars), and in
Interchangeable with United States Notes Al
par, will afford the best circulating medium
ever dev Use d such United States notes
! should be a full legal tenderfo all purposes
except for the pay ment Of such obligations
as are by existing contracts expressly
made payable IN coin. And we hold that
il is the duty Of the Government to pro
vide such circulating medium, aud we IN
slst, in the language Of Thomas Jefferson
that bank paper must be suppressed and
/ the circulation restored to the nation, q
whom it belongs
''Third-lt is the paramount duty d
the Government in all its legislation &
keep In view the full development n al
legitimate business, agricultural, mining
manufacturing and commercial.
"FOurth-We most earnestly protes
against any further issue II gold bonds. III
sale in foreign markets, by means Of whicl
We would be made. for longer period
hewers of wood and drawers II water 20
foreign nations. especially as the American
people would gladly and promptly take a
par all the bonds the Government ma,
need to sell, provided they are made pay
able at the option II the holder, although
bearing interest at three and SIXTY -hv
one-hundredths per cent. per annum. o
even lower rate.
''Fifth-We further protest against tn
sale Of Government bonds for the purpos
Of buying silver to be used as a substitute
for our more convenient and less fiuetuat
ing fractional currency, which, althoug
well calculated 10 enrich the owners q
silver mines, yet in operation will stil
ready overburdened people"
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1876-11-04
PAPER-rHE BEST KIND OF MONEY

PAPEk-THE BEST KIND OF MONEY.
"The people are the sovereign power. and
no man can question their right Through
CJngress) to make as much Of the medium Of
exchange money as will be necessary for the
wants Of trade. Paper money is better than
either gold or silver as its volume cannot be
contracted by using it as a merchandise. =
Hon. John Magwire of st. Loals.
A DANGEROUS MONEY DEsPOTISM.
Zone great purpose OF the money power,
who have brought about contraction, is to
control the mass of the people, that they
may further enrich themselves and pander
to their lust Of power. Further impover-
ishment may render successful resistance
hopeless, and they who would be free from
this great money despotism must strike
the blow before it will be too late. - Hon.
+. Hughes of Pennsylvania.
HENRY WILSON GREENBACK MAN.
IL look upon this contest the discus
sion in Congress, as to whether the inter
est on the public debt should be paid in
greenbacks or gold as a contest between
the curbs stone brokers. the jew brokers,
the money changers, the men who specu-
late in stocks, and the productive. toiling
men Of our country. Henry Wilson.
FINANCIAL IGNORANCE TAUGHT IN col
LEGEs.
"The blindest ignorance regarding the fin
ancial history and status Of the world pre-
walls amongst almost all classes. and is taught
in our colleges. and is most conspicuously
manifested in the law making and executive
departments of our Government. We pro-
pose a national currency to consist wholly of
greenbacks to be entirely controlled by the
peoples representatives, and thus to be ALSO
lutely beyond the control or influence Of
spectators in gold. Sydney Myers of Chi
cago
HOW MUCH MONEY Is NEEDED.
The amounts Of money needed in a coun-
try should be determined by the wants of the
people, and can only be done by national
paper money. Henry Carey Baird.
WHAT MONEY SHOULD NOT BE MADE OF.
"Money should be thing Of, or belonging
to, the country. An exportable commodity
is not fitted to be money. And nothing could
be more INDUSTRIOUS than highlands princi-
ple-foll0wed by the United States--of fore
ing her people to be buyers Of gold, and max
ing their possession Of gold-one of the
credest articles in the world-the condition
Of being able to furnish themselves with food
and clothing. Hon. Isaac Buchanan Of
Canada.
ExToRTIoNERs AND REGULATORS.
IF the bondholder refuses to take the
same kind Of money (greenbaCks) with
which he boughs the bonds, he is an ex-
tortioner and repudiator. Senator
Sherman.
PERTINENT QUESTION.
President Grants salary is paid N
gseenbacks, and SO is Governor Tilden's.
Why, then, should we pay gold to the
bondholder, seeing that the bondholder
lent greenbacks to the government, and
not gold. Richard Montgomery Griffin.
WHY so MANY ARE IDLE.
That millions Of people should be idle,
and in many cases absolutely starving, not
because there il no work to do, but be-
cause there In no medium of exchange, is a
disgrace TO our government. New
York Mechanic.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1876-11-04
WIT AND WISDOM.

A gentleman caught a negro carrying of
some of his fancy poultry the other night
What are yon doing with my chickensy' he
yelled. II wuz gwine fur to fetch EN- back,
boss, Dere's q niger roun here who's bin
sputin long wild me bout dem chick'ns
say dey wus Coachin' Chyniz, an ne said de
wus Alabamar pullets, an | wus ies takin'
EN- roun' fer ter 'stablish my nolledge Dey
don't lay no aigs, does dey, boss. III dey
does. I'm mighty shamed er hustlin' Nv EN-
rom. Aigs is scase.
Speaking Of bathing. said Mrs. Parting
ton, from behind the steam that arose from
her tea as a veil to her blus les when touch
ing upon upon so delicate a subject "some
can battle with perfect imburity in water a.
cold as Gresnland's icy mountain and India
coral strands, buf for my part prefer to have
the water little torpid
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1876-11-04

'No single interest touches the domes-
tic comfort and prosperity of the people
as this one Of the currency, and in the pres
ent condition of the country none is of SO
much immediate Importance, or calls for
more immediate solution. To put off this
question, therefore, with vague express
sions Of reform, and the desirableness of
specie payments, is to ignore the ruling
interest of the hour. 1t is to surrender the
people to their sutferings without any
promise of remedy. Peter Cooper.
WHAT HIGH INTEREST Is DOING.
"Exorbitant rent Commonly called in
terest) is silently but surely devouring the
substance of the people. Peter Cooper.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1876-11-04
PETER COOPER on PROTECTION.

"The American people and Government
cannot too constantly remember that it is
utterly impossible foi us as nation to buy
anything cheap from foreign countries that
must be bought at the expense of leaving
our own good raw materials unused, and
and our own labor unemployed. Peter
Cooper.
THE DUTY OF A GOVERNMENT.
"What is a Government good for, If in
such country as this, with all its material
resources and vast event, it cannot prevent
a large part Of its people from ths distress
of want of work and of bread. This seems
to me the first duty lof a Government. =
Peter Cooper.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1876-11-04

HOW THE PEOPLE AXE sWINDLED.
1.-THE gold gamblers have manipulated
Congress 30 as to discredit its own paper,
that they might swindle the people. They
accomplished that end, and nov they
would destroy the money Of the people
that they might largely appreciate their
l-gotten gains. "-Thaddeus Stevens.
''UsURIoUs ExroRrIoNERs.
''Our present financial system encour-
ages and permits usurlous extortioners to
possess themselves Of the products Of in
dustry without giving an equivalent. -
Hon. r. Hughes Of Pennsylvania.
The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1876-11-04
nrALLAcY AND CHEAT"

"FALLACY AND CHEAT"
"When the country viii realize the glo-
ries Of a gold basis, and learn what ID
meant by 'irreedeemable trash. the fsllacy
and cheat Of gold basin viii have been
demonstrated for the thOusandth time.
both Tilden and Hayes are pledged to
support this fallacy and cheat. r-Samuel
F. Cary.
AMosr ExECRABhE sYsrB9.
There is not in the whole system [of
National Banking] one feature to sass Il
from the execrations of the producing
classes. Samuel +. Gary.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-04-20
local CORRESPONDENCE.
CLAY TOWNSHIP.

DURHAM, April IA, 1876.
rbaat sowing began the first of
T. week, but was checked suddenly
i nln.
Work was commenced on the G.
Flap. grade last Monday, but
j force was compelled by rain to
gby.
school opened in District No. g.,
Al township last Monday for a
Arid term. Miss. Alice Glenn teach
); salary sls per month.
Mr.. Neyemyer, one of the suffer-
IA from the fatal conflagration in
PIymouth county, which was report
Ain the JOURNAL a few weeks
be, accompanied by his three
adren, is now with friends at his
ID home in this neighborhood. He
,Knowledges the hand Of the Lord
b lis affections, and is DESTROYS of
ning his best efforts in his Masters
aa,e. Through his efforts Sabbath
School was organized last Sunday at
Ies Moines Valley School House
IBIS. No. 81. Officers were chosen
Hbllows: S Neyemyor, Supt; j. H.
6. Warren, Asst; j. Mitchell, Secy;
J. 7, Morgan, Treas; r. McGaffey,
Librarian. Mr.. N. is also endeavor-
hg to establish regular prayer SER
rlce at the same place.
4 new ferry Is about to be started
% the Des Moines at the C. r.. /. g.
;, Railroad crossing, by Messrs.
Geo. Mosher and n. b. Morris.
Mr. VIM. Harvey returned last
week from his Kansas tour, much
Pleased with the country. He pur-
tased 100 acres of land las good as
fs outdoors" near the boundary of
seno and Harvey counties. 1t is
vllhin 3 miles of Barton, the nearest
aIlroad station, and within / mile
dlhe Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fee
Alroad. He paid 1915 per acre.
vi remove thither next fall.
4r. Chas. Coe returned recently
a0ln Dexter, where he had been
severely Ill from a relapse after
measles.
M Aaron Moore has purchased
lafge scale, which is now In readi-
ne's to be erected at this station in
with a grain house to be
opened for business as soon as the
weather will permit.
W. Leeper's building is to be
'snlsa In Abba, and shipped here
sady to be put up.
Nm. Shepherds building will be
iamed with native lumber. Mr..
'a'ler, who has a portable saw-mill
= Des Moines bottom, has the con-
'Aes' /. G.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-04-20
Administrators Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the un-
dersigned has been duly appointed by
the Circuit Court Of Marion county,
Iowa, as Administrator of the Estate
of John Butcher deceased.
All persons knowing themselves
indebted to said deceased, are reques-
ted to come forward and make pay
ment without delay; and all persons
having claims against said Estate will
present them for allowance, duly YER
flied according TO law.
Knoxville, Iowa, April 8, 1875.
ALBERT REYNOLDS,
t45--48) admir-.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-04-20
BITTER

AZ are the experiences 81 this life, none with>
out its silver lining. Troubles and cares come;
some abide with Us; some pass away. To-day the
body 10 vigorous, tomorrow II h dead aud gone;
life at beat 10 short aud the great problem how to
psrpssuais It 10 still unsoivsd. Life however. esn
b. prolonged, the weak and fsebs body made strong,
ne matter from what cause Induced, and Instead Of
bsang burden to dispeptic and dsbiisatsd bodies
sen be made an enduring pleasure; But how, Sim
ply BY the daily and moderate use Of DR.. Green's
Bitter tonie. This truly medicinal preparation 10
not cheap and trashy article, intended simply TO
stimulate and then leave the second stats OF the
body worse than the nrst, but gestfy rsiaxss the
bowels. stimulates the liver, makes 1t work OF
headaches and low spirits, relieves aatulsncy aud
foul stomach giving tone and stability to that or
gaa with an increased and healthy appetite; rsgu-
istss fsmae weakness, prevents fever and ague
and malarious disessss protects the system from
unwholesons air and impure water, and vitalises
and tones the swhols body against all attacks of
disease Try It. and you win and 1t please mt TO the
taste nd healing to the body.
In sudden or severe cases Of Liver Complaint,
OF In constipation OF the bowels few doses of DR.
Greens Liver Pills will assist the Tonic in cure,
and II ysu are shaking with aEue, DR.. Green's Ague
Pulls VIII drive 1t away. For sale By
io-A si-ss j. 7. FRENCH.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-04-20

;, lola, April Il, 1876.
!, ~. II. Z. McTaggart and Miss.
iy McTaggart have returned
'Vi Their winters visit in Illinois.
aaron Moore had a cow killed by
sn'aing last Wednesday.
me exhibition of the lola Litera-
!, ooeiety has been postponed to
s''urday, ed inst.
CHARLEY.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-04-20

FARM FOR SALE.-I offer for sale
my farm of 100 acres, II miles south
of Knoxville. Good house and barn,
good fences, abundant water, good
soil; so acres in good cultivation and
20 acres timber, and all underlaid with
coal. Coal bank now open. Good
terms offered. /. w. SKrLLMAN.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-04-20

CLOCKS watches ,jeweiry, spectacles,
new stock and full assortment, at w.
X. Riggs new establishment, in
basement of Knoxville National Bank,
always at lowest rates. Repairing is
made speciality, and all work war
ranted. Robert has had long expe
riepcein his business, aud can guaran-
tee satisfactory work. 22-tf
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-04-20

SAW MILL, fifty acres of timber and
100 cords of wood, for sale at bargain,
together or separately. Enquire of
Henry McKinnis, at, mill 8 miles
southeast of Knoxville. 40tf
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-04-20

G. w. PaLaER. at the Blue Front,
South side Prssic Square, has now in
store splendid stock of new goods
comprising an unusually large assort-
'ment of dry goods. notions, boots and
shoes. hats and caps. Anything you
may want in these lines will be found
at Palmer's and at fair prices. The
ladies go there for their dress goods
and trimmings, for fine shoes, CATERS,
substantial winter shoes, children's
shoes, for their fine gloves, hosiery,
and everything required for modern
fashionable toilet. The gentlemen
find there also what they want for an
outfit for winter. for themselves and
the family. The Blue Front is a
good place for trade. Take our word
for it once and give Palmer trial.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-04-20
NOTICE.
U. 8. Internal Revenue Special
Taxes, May 1, 1915, TO April
RI 1872

The Revised Statutes of the United
States, Sections 1892. 3237, 1888, and
1898, require every person engaged in
any business, avocation or employ
ment which renders him liable to
Special Tax, TO PROCURE AND PLACE
CONSCIOUSLY IN HIS ESTABLISH
MENT OR PLACE OF BUSINESS Stamp
denoting the payment Of said Special
Tax for the Special Tax Year Begin
ming May J., 1876, before commencing
or continuing business after April 80,
1875.
The tares embraced Uithin the pro-
visions Of the tdao above quoted are the
totto,0tn0, viz:
Rectifiers ........................... $500 90
Dealers, retail liquor ............... rs 90
Dealers, wholesale liquor........ 100 90
Dealers i'm malt liquors, whole
sale .............................. 90 0O
Dealers i'll malt liquors, retail. 20 90
Dealers III leaf tobacco............ % 90
Retail dealers in leaf tobacco. 500 90
And on sales of over 81 900,
fifty cents for every dollar III
excess of 81 900.
Dealers, manufactured tobacco 90
Manufacture of stills.......,..... SO 90
And for each still manufactured 20 90
And for each worm 20 90
Manufacturers Of tobacco. ...,..... 10 90
Manufacturers of cigars. 10 90
Peddlers Of tobacco, first class
(more than two horses or
other animals ...................... so 90
Peddlers of tobacco, second class
1.-TWO horses or other animals) Is 90
Peddlers of tobacco, third class
Zone horse or other animal).... Is 90
Peddlers of tobacco, fourth class
Ton foot or public conveyance 10 90
Brewers of less than 500 barrels SO 20
Brewers of 500 barrels or more. 100 90
Any person, so liable, who shall fail
to comply with the foregoing require
ments will be subject to severe penal
ties.
Persons or firms liable to pay any OF
the Special Taxes named above must
apply to JOHN LoFLAND, Deputy Col
lector of Internal Revenue at Oska-
loosa, Iowa, and pay for and procure
the SpecialTax Stamp or Stamps they
need, prior to May /, 1875, and with
out further notice.
d. d. PRATT,
Commissioner Of Internal Revenue.
office Of Internal Reuenue, Wdshing-
ton, ID. g., February /, 1876. 42-3-46-7
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-04-20

The Bates farm, situated within
OF mile Of the Rock Island depot. ~
now offered for sale. This 10 = splen-
did farm, comprising 100 acres, under
laid with coal, aud "a high state 81
cultivation. Has ali orchard Of 200
bearing apple trees For particulars
as 10 terms ETC., inquire of
Il. j. ANDERSON,
March "a, 1876. Agent.
43-tf
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-04-20

JOHN SHwERTLEY gives strict atten-
ton to the manufacture of boots and
shoes on order, at his shop over Welch
& McMillan's Store, in Meyers block.
Fine sewed work speciality. All
work warranted. Give him trial.
36tf.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-04-20
THE
Domestic Paper Fashions.
The Best Ever Manufactured.
Their Superiority all others IL admitted BY al
who have tried them.
ELEGANCE or STYLE.
PERFFECTION OF FIT,

Ara the three predominant eharacterstics OF these
perfect patterns. They embody the best features OF
the latest Parsian styles adapted TO The American
taste by the nost skiItul and practical modistss.
Every pattern IN carefully fitted 10 :bs human figure
before it ia presented TO the public. The explicit
directions that accompany eseh Pattern MAKE tbslr
ns. perfectly easy and satisfactory the ner>
p.rtenced No Patterns are well qualified to meet
the demands If the family. In GALES. the beet evil
dence Of popular favor. they have far oufstripped
every competitor. single trial makes every one
regular customer,
We send our Handsomely illustrated Catalogue,
postpaid, to any sddrs,s.
AGHNTs WANTED, Address,
.Domsstis" s<wing Machine Co.
ao.aLIv kkw YORK.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-04-20

III. l.. VOLTS north side store Is
the place to go for coffees, teas, sugars,
canned goods, cigars, tobaccos and
confectionery at lowest figures.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-04-20

All owners and occupants Of stables
or barns in the city Of Knoxville,
Iowa, are hereby notified that they
are required To remove from the streets
and alleys adjacent thereto all depos'
it's Of manure and other unwholesone
and offensive deposits therein. on or
before the list day Of May. 1876. All
parties falling TO comply with the
above notice will he proceeded against
ander the ordinance Of said city Of
Knox Vile. Iowa, ia such cases made
and provided. ~.
Dated M Knoxvllle. Iowa, this 18th
,lay of April. 1876.
&. Is. THOMPSON, CITY MaTshal.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-04-20
,,.oxyille Branch c. II. s. q.
GOING NORTH
GOING SOUTH.

g.. ,.,s Al Tracy aud Lovilla.
\ N BEcHTRL, Agent, Knoxville.
s.x'L POWELL, Genl p. d t. Agt.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-04-20

.piEs' call at the opening at Mrs.
s., ,ons new miliner shop next
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-04-20
BARNES Foor-P0WER
,NpntI gaUG ANN IATl No

$500 to $li so averaged psr
day with these machines. All
wood workers should use them
Boys can make $500 per day
with them, heaidss learning a
profitable trade. For q sample
OF saving send 25cts. for the
Mystic Puzzle, or Yapkse's Dream
We send IL by mail. FAY where
you read this. and address for
full dissertation.
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Advertisers Gazette

4 Journal Of Information far Al
psfisers. Edition, Q COO copies. II1
hshsd 0eekty. Terms, 81 per 11a"'o"-
~, adrQHce'
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W. =. & JOHN BARNES.
Rockford, winnebago Co
sII,5O AVERAGED PER DAY.

- fuiton Me. December 18th, 1874
Mcssrs. W. II. John Barne---Gentle dement,
sawed )lo feet for baiustrade for portico, and IS
brackets In first two days running. Every one who
has witnessed the working Of the Saw has prououn-
ccd 1t the most useful machine ever invented. 1
have been working rom twelve to sixteen men, and
have done all my shop work scroll saving on your
machine, running 1t daily since purchased It, and
hare paid nothing for repairs, except fer saws,
WEIGH amount was comparatively small. Three
weeks since purchased some imported woods, aud
some designs and urnsd my attention TO fret work
hare averaged per day since that tims, sll 80. /
know OF no occupation as pleasant and profitable for
nechsnic to spend his winter days at as the above
Your machine ruus so lightly and easily that 1t will
not tire the most delicate after little practices
In fact, consider your machine Indispensable to any
carpenter, however small his business is. he can
INTRODUCES the little machine to his scrap pile and
make enough brackets In one week 70 pay for his
machine. l consider my machine Just as essential
in my shsp as q set of bench planes.
Very truly,
M.FRED BELL.
Architect and Builder.
t-Addrsss, Tor full information,
VIA JOHN BARNES
30 - ly. Rockefrd, Illinois.
Knoxville journal. [volume] (Knoxville, Iowa) 1874-1986, 1876-04-20

The superior advantages Obtalned
in the /" DOMESTIC" are mainly
l. Light-Running.
2. Quietness-no Cams nor
Gear Wheels.
3. Perfect Stitch-Double-
thread Lock-Stitch.
4. Durability-arising from
Simplicity Of Construction.
5. A bsence Of all Friction.
6. Great Range Of Work.
Z. Ease of operation.
Full particulars furnished on applica-
ton.
sAsryAerusEp Asp sotp BY TIE
DOMESTIC SEWING MACHINE CO. !,
aJ9yZ TDraIs=a
29-22Iy
Gallipolis journal. [volume] (Gallipolis, Ohio) 1837-1919, 1876-09-21

Mr.. BALLOU. / now desire to
have read the minority report.
The Clerk read the report as fol-
lows: