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The Irish standard., 1886-05-22
The Responsibility Of CAPITAL,

Much has been said and more writ
ten upon the subject of foreign immi-
grafton and it's effects upon the wage
workers in it's tendency to lower their
wages and lessen their chance of en-
ployment. While it is true that we
have had a large immigration, a very
large percentage of it was Of the indus
trial classes and men who came to our
shores because Of our free institutions,
and the reasonable prospect they had
Of acquiring home for themselves free
from monarchial despouism. Their
coming to our land was heralded with
Joy because Of the vast country lying
waste and only awaiting the plow to
yield its rich abundance. The labor of
this land was free and in a measure in
dependent wages were good and men
were rapidly accumulating property,
the employers of vast labor interests
became greedy for gain, they endea-
vored to reduce wages, the workmen Of
the land protested, and the result was
combinations of capitalists to import
ignorant foreign labor under alluring
promises that were only made to be
broken as soon as their helpless VIC
TINS were III this country and in their
power. Ship load after ship load of
these poor deluded men came to our
shores their hearts filled with gladness
at the prospect Of emancipation from
serfdom only to find themselves in a
condition more deplorable than the one
they left. What could they do, they
were not citizens, they knew nothing OF
the power of the ballot, and it they did
were powerless to use it, and the result
is known to the civilized world to-day
The dupes of capitalistic grab are the
anarchists Of to-day, and the men who
imported them to this country for the
sole purpose Of cutting the wages Of
American workmen are to blame for
the disturbance and the shedding Of
blood that has disgraced OR cities and
brought reproach upon the best citizens
Of this country, and the WORST Of it is
that the men who are most in fault go
free while their dupes suffer the tor
ture and hunger and cold. The system
that permits such abuses is certainly
wrong, and the men who, taking adyan-
tage Of lax law to import men into
our country, simply for gain, an ele-
ment so utterly antagonistlc to our
free institutions, should be the ones to
Ee punished for the crimes that are
committed by the poor dupes of capital
istic cgreed.-Knights of Labor.
The Irish standard., 1886-05-22
We Give itUp.

A correspondent Of Il religious weekly
asks, and fails to receive an answer: "Did
David, son of Jesse, murder Uriah, the
Hittite?" We have forgotten the circnm-
stances of that tragedy: and wouldn't give
the snap away if we had all the facts in
our possession. If the murder occurred
in New York city we advise those who
witnessed it to beep silent on the subject,
if they would escape being locked up sey.
eral years in the house Of detention as
witnesses, while David is admitted to bail
in 1900, and continues to enjoy life,
liberty and the pursuit OF more Victims
brakes Magazine,
The Irish standard., 1886-05-22
The oyster.

It takes an oyster from four to five
years to grow large enough, starting from
the egg, to be available for market; and Mr..
John A. Ryder is of the opinion that under
favorable conditions the oyster may live
to the age of twenty years, and attain cor
responding dimensions. Mud and sand
storms are fatal to the oyster; the accum-
ulations fill the delicate breathing organs
and suffOcate the bivalye.
The Irish standard., 1886-05-22
THE ws,rHERED LEAF.

Wrenched from the stem, Dry Leaf Forlorn,
Where goest thou? II cannot say:
From our oak, storm-tost, ! was torn
Our oak, my only prop and stay.
Since then, with waywarfl breath, the gale,
Whether it blow from North or West,
From Wood to Field, from Hill to Vale,
Hurries me OH and gives no rest.
No rest, no pause, no peace; but still,
Though whirled along at the Winds will.
feel no fear, raise no quarrel:
Bound for that home where each thing goes
The leaf that floats from off the Rose.
And the Leaf from the Laurel!''
The Irish standard., 1886-05-22
Labor Notes,

| Toronto woodworkers are asking for
fewer hours.
The New York piano makers strike
ended in a failure.
Many Cincinnati firms have adopted
the eight-hour system.
steinway's piano workers at Astoria.
n. Y, have gone to work.
Cincinnati reported 10000 men idle
there ON account Of the strikes.
| The strike of Union Pacific employees
at Cheyenne: Wyo., has ended.
| Compromise averted the threatened
strike of the Buffalo street railway en-
ployes.
1t is said that numbers Of Pennsyl-
yania miners work fourteen hours for
80 cents per day.
| Worcester (Mass.) master masons
have engaged new men to take the
place of the strikers.
Bradstreet's report indicates that
there are about $50, 900 men in the
country in the movement for shorter
hours.
Congressman Lowering says that
eight-hollr time must come ultimately
and be universally adopted in this
country.
The seventy Of eighty printers at
Cochran's works, Medford and Maiden,
Mass, struck last week for an advance
Of wages. ...
a. r.. Parsons, whose inf1ammatory
talk caused much of the Chicago trou-
bic, is a native of Massachusetts. and
about As years old. ..
Billy McGillicuddy acknowledg
with thanks the receipt OF one dozen
fu]l-siZed copies, with a panel and per-
sonal thrown in, of the St. Paul Labor
Echo.
General Master Powderly, in com.
pany with other prominent knights
throughout the country, were prompt
and forcible in denounclng the Chicago
riots.
The delegates sent TO England by the
knights of Labor of America to en-
deavor to effect an alliance with the
British trades organization are actively
at work, and in many sections have met
with considerable success. At a meet
ing held in the Midland iron district on
the 5th, a resolution was adopted de-
claring that it was time that trades
unions should act together in a colossal
federation.
The following was officially author
lied at a meeting Of the St. Paul plumb
bers' union Tuesday:
To the Secretary of the Master Plumb
ers of St. Paul. ?
Seeing that the public may be misled
by the several published statements Of
interviews held with the members of
your association in reference to the
committee of this association (which
seems to be used as an obstructive
point) have been officially instructed
to place my address publicly before
you, so that should your association
wish TO communicate at any time with
us there shall be no obstruction in the
matter, the only condition is that such
communication shall be official. Z ours
respectfully, JOHN McMANUs,
Secretary Journeymen Plumbers, Steam.
and Gas Filters, room 2, Forepaught
# block, ST. Paul, May IS.
The Irish standard., 1886-05-22
Goose Farm.

One of the curiositics of agriculture, il
such it can be called, is a goose farm on
the eastern shore of Virginia. Within an
area of about. 5000 acres live 5000 geese.
of several varieties, attended by herders
and regularly fed with corn, etc. The OBJ
ject is The collecting of down for quilts
and pillows, and once in about six weeks
a plncking takes place. Only the breast
sides under the wing are plucked. Il.
The Irish standard., 1886-05-22
THE FALL OF TROY.

Troy has fallen: and never viii be
War like the war that was waged for me.
Could I but have those ten years back again
With thelove and the glory. the pleasure like
pain.
The clash OF arms. and the din of the fight.
The feasting and music, the color and light
Yet, M .xed with it all there sounded to me
Ever amoan from the far-off sea.
There still remains this for all time to be-
The war OF the world was fought for me.
Give them no pity who died for me there,
Men can never more die for face so fair.
And what does it matter that now they lie,
Quiet, and silent, beneath the sky?
Remem Der that none everinore can be
Back for those years in Troy with me
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1886-08-12
GENERAL LOGAN AND PARTY.

General and Mrs. Logan arrived in Sac
ramento about halfpast 6, in special car
with Governor and Mrs. Alger, of Michi-
gan, and party. They had spent the day
or trip through the Napa valley, where a
constant series of ovations greeted them.
On their arrival here they were met by the
Reception Committee and driven to the
new Pavilion. All the way along the route
OF the procession, as the carriage, drawn by
four white horses, containing General Lo-
gan, wss recognized there was enthusiastic
applause showered upon the gallant soldier
and statesman. Mrs. Logan and Mrs.
Alger, who were in the next carriage, were
also welcomed with cheers, and at points
with flowers. The face of Mrs. Logan ap-
peared to be at once recognized and she
shared with the General in the applause.
AT the conclusion of the ceremonies in the
Pavilion the party visited the Capitol
building. Governor and Mrs. Stoneman
and distinguished State officials were there
to greet them; and the Capitol building
was inspected by the party, and
electric light Many spectators were gath
cred at the Capitol, and at half-past IL,
when General Logan left the building,
great crowd was gathered in front, who
greeted him with rousing cheers. After
short drive through the principal streets,
and an inspection of the city under the
bright light of the full moon and glare of
the electric light the party returned to their
car, and left at midnight by special train
for Lake Tahoe and other pointsin Nevada !
In two or three days they will return to
San Francisco. General Logan, Governor |
Alger and party leave this city August Goth |
by steamer for Tacoma, Washington Ter |
ritory. They will return to their special !
car there, and after a short visit at Seattle !
and Portland, Oregon, will start East via !
the Northern Pacific Railroad, stopping !
at the Yellowstone Park for a few days, /
and reaching home about September 10Th |
On their trip thus far the party has been |
the recipient of grand ovations at every |
point visited. General Logan has been |
most enthusiastically received and !
has been compelled in many in
stances to respond to the calls |
for speech. A gentleman who has been |
with the party since reaching the Pacific |
coast enthusiastically says: :" In every in |
stance his remarks have been well timed |
and to the point" He has avoided any |
political illusions, but has expressed him. |
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IN CAPITOL PARK.

Notwithstanding the immense throng of
people that assembled at the Pavilion last
evening, thousands more contented them
selves with visiting Capitol Park, there to
listen to the open-air concert given by the
Hussar Band, of this city, and Marshall's
celebrated Military Band, from Topeka
Kansas. The grounds were made brilliant
by ten electric lights, tempered by the softer
moonbeams that shed their tender light
over the beautiful scene. The night was
cool and delightful, and the strangers were
profuse III their expressions of admiration
for our charming climate.
About half-past 9 o'clock the celebrated
Flambeau Club, of Topeka, Kan, marched
down n street from the Pavilion, illumin-
ating their route by the grandest display OF
fireworks ever witnessed in this city. The
club was about fifty strong, and marched
in military order, its evolutions being both
unique and perfect. Each member was
provided with a supply of blue, red and
yellow lights, while few gave their special
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PERSONAL NOTES.

Colonel A. L. Conger Department Com
mander, G. A. R., for the State of Ohio,
who is accompanied by Mrs. Conger, will
be the guests OF Governor and Mrs. Stone
man during to-day. They will leave on
the evening train for the East, and will
stop at Sal. Lake, Denver. Kansas City and
Chicago while en- route home. They ex-
pect to reach Akron, o., about August 25th
Governor Fairchild, the National Com
mander, g. A. R., and General Burdette
and party will return to San Francisco to-
and return East by the Northern Pacific
Railroad.
Edgar Allen, Senior National Vice. Com
mander, G. A. R., with his wife and daugh-
ter, occupy their private car with the
Washington party. Vice Commander
Allen is one of the prominent attorneys at
Richmond, Va, and has for years been a
leader in the Republican party of that
State The selection of Mr.. Allen to his
position of honor has greatly pleased the
Southern members of the G. A. R., by
reason of the recognition thereby ac-
corded their section.
The Washington party will take in the
Natoma excursion to-day, and continue on
their way East this evening.
Clarence P. Dresser, on the staff of the
Chicago Inter Ocean, is in Sacramento in
attendance upon the G. A. r. festivities.
Mr.. Dresser is also special correspondent of
the Cleveland Leader and the National Re
publican of Washington, d. c.
Major NJ. E. Urell, of Washington, d.
c.. and Colonel Robert Scarlet, of Balti-
more, Md, aides-de-camp to the Com
mander- -in- Chief, G.. A. R., came to the
city by special train at P. NJ, in advance
of the excursion party. They speak in
terms of the highest praise of their
treatment in California, and think we have
cause TO be proud of our State They are
gentlemen of high social and commercial
standing in their respective cities.
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PRESENTATIONS.

Geo ". Ficls, s. V. c. of Fair Oaks
Post, G. A. F., on behalf of the Post, dur
ing the banquet last night presented Com
rade John A. Logan with a handsome
souvenir cane made from q piece of live
oak taken from Suffers Fort. Mr.. Ficks,
II presenting the cane to Comrade Logan,
said:
The comrades OF Fair Oaks OF Sacramento.
have thought it best, and deem it privilege.
TO present you with some reminder of this, your
first visit to the Capital City Of the State. With
this object il view they have concluded to
"eane" you. The souvenir we present you
this evening was made from a piece OF live
Sak sandng aSen within iIGm fe limits f0r of tRs fGf
city, and built by General John A. Sutter in
1871. We ask you 10 accept it on account OF the
historic associations connected with it, assOcia-
tions that are dear TO those who made what was
once wilderness the garden spot of the world.
Again sir, we ask you to accept this gift on ac-
count OF our appreciation of your distinguished
Logan, We hope that you will guard it carefully.
and never permit it to fall into the hands of
your good wife for ' use
General Logan replied as follows:
Allow me to return my heartfelt thanks. l
will carry this cane as grateful remembrance
of the Post which presents me with this souye-
mir. Ishall keep it as a remembrance of your
kindness and will assure you that if there is
any Gaming" to be done, my wife will not do
it. If find the fellow, ] will let him feel the
weight of the " Post
The cane, which is very finely finished,
has silver band near the top, inscribed as
follows Presented to Comrade John A.
Logan, by Fair Oaks Post, G. A. R., Sacra-
mento, Cal; from an oak joist of Suffer-
Fort, built by Gen. John A. Sutter, in
1941."
At the close of Gen. Hart's remarks last
evening, at the banquet, Judge Mcfarland,
on behalf of Frank Miller, presented Com
rade Fairchild, Commander-in-Ch Chief of the
g. A. r., with handsome cane, made out
of piece of oak from Suffers Fort. The
cane is fine piece of workmanship. Judge
Mcfarland, in presenting the gift, said ::
d" Commander Fairchild, it is with pleasure
that present this souvenir to you. in behalf
of Mr.. Frank Miller, of Sacramento. l
understand that Mr. Miller during the war
served as a corporal in your regiment. The
occasion that brings you together tonight
is, without doubt, pleasant one 10 both of
you. Sir, accept this from one, who, dur
ing the war, served under you as brave
and faithful soldier A silver band near
the head of the cane bears the following
| inscription Corporal Miller to L. Fair
child. Made from az oak-joist taken from
suffers Fort, built by General john A.
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who made that picture was los hnmbugging
| his tellow-citiZens Eappiausel and so, fellow
citizens, ny trip to this shore will undoubtedly
| be means of good 20 me, if not 8 means OF
Commander-in-Chie to which l ana TO
| respond. mig5x modestly say
that hope yeu will excuse
me from talking very much on that subject. I
think, however, may say that it fell to my lot
to lead into this valley this great army who are
your guests tonight. But l desire also to say
that my responsibility for those boys ended two
or three days ago, and if they don't behave
themselves from this time out don't refer the
matter TO me. Now, ladies ana gentlemen. you
don't know how glad am 10 be here;
not on my own account, but on ac
Count of the Grand 4 ny of She Republic,
an honorable member of which | am to-day;
and this viii say to you in concluding the re-
marks which am now making altogether too
long, that when we leave and go elsewhere we
VIII never forget to carry along with Us a roll of
our great country; and whether we call il loud
or call 1t low. we have it in heart If not in voice.
and know of no greater satisfaction in extend
ing here tonight cordial welcome to our great
sisterhood
Muslc-National airs.
This concluded the programme of toasts
The tOastmasters of the evening, Judge I.
B. Mcfarland and General A. L. Hart,
were exceedingly happy in their remarks,
ana their speeches in announcing the
toasts were very eloquent. The lateness of
the hour prevents the giving of their re-
marks. Several fine speeches were made
by visiting comrades, all of which were
full of praise of Sacramento and the hos
pitality of her people, which they claimed
was beyond anything that had been
shown them during their visit to this
coast
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GENERAL NOTES.

General and deep-felt regret is expressed
that Generals Logan, Fairchild and Bur-
dette and Governor Alger and party were
unable to remain with US to-day
General Logan and party last night were
driven about the city by Mayor Brown with
"a four-ln-hand. As they passed the
Golden Eagle Hotel, about IL P. NJ, where
the Artillery Band was playing, the great
crowd stopped the carriage and compelled
General Logan to rise in the carriage and
make brief speech. He was then allowed
to proceed and was cheered to the echo
The guests were greatly pleased with the
decorations. They realized that for single
dav not elaborate decorations were to be
expected. They were therefore agreeably
surprised.
The local Grand Army men did good
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THE BANQUET.

Shortly after o'clock, Grand Marshal
Colonel James McNasser called the assem-
blage to order, and introduced the Presi-
dent of the evening, George W. Chesley
Mr.. Chesley said
Ladies and Soldiers of The Grand Army of
the Republic: The citizens of the city and
county of Sacramento extend to you a
most cordial welcome. We are proud that
you have favored us with your presence
here this evening, that we may thank you
in person for preserving for us this undi-
vided country, this grand and glorious Re-
public, this free land of America. l now
call upon the Mayor of the city, the Hon
orable ]. Q. Brown, to inaugurate the exer-
cises of the evening.
ADDRESS OF THE MAYOR.
Mayor John Q. Brown in response said
Ladies and Gentlemen, FeteranS of the G..
4. r.: On behalf of the citizens of the
city and county of Sacramento, it gives me
much pleasure to extend to you a hearty
and cordial welcome to our city our homes
and hospitality, at the same time briefly
endeayoring to express to you the deep
sense of obligation we feel we owe you for
the great sacrifices you made in behalf of
liberty and freedom, and the prowess on
the battle field, preserving the rights and
heritage left US by the heroes of 1776. l
believe that l can truthfully say to you
that there was no community in all these
United States of America whose pulse beat
truer to the sentiment of a united country
than that of the citizens of Sacramento.
Approaching then the cause, we greet and
welcome you tonight as heroes, whose
acts, bravery and devotion to the right will
live in history and the hearts of future
generations forever. And now, veterans.
we bid you, while soiourning with us, to
accept our hospitality in the same spirit it
is rendered, springing as it does from the
truest sentiments of respect and admira-
ton for those who are richly deserving the
gratitude of great and powerful nation
Again and again l offer you the right hand
of fellowship and thrice by thrice welcome
you to our city and homes.
Music-National air, by Marshall's Mill
tary Band, of Topeka.
Toast by Judge Mcfarland" Califor-
nia." Response by Governor George Stone
man.
Governor Stoneman said California was
able to respond for herself She required
no assistance from him or any one else
We want to extend you the hospitality OF
her people-her products, climate and ad.
vanfages you behold on every hand. Ask
what you wish, and it is yours. You have
been told so much of California that
no doubt you desire, like JEFF Davis
to be let alone. Californians are proud
/ of their State, and what one pride they
| love to speak about. He desired to call out
one whom they had met to honor-tht
guest of the EVENING" man who was here
10 years ago-no, he did not mean that; s
man who was born 10 years ago-no, no
that, but a man who was here in the pio
neer days when but 10 years of age. HI
referred to the Commander-in-C Chief of tn,
G. A. R., General Fairchild.
Music-National air, by Topeka Band.
| GENERAL FAIRcHILD.
In response to the toast "The Crane
Army of the Republic" General FairehilC
said:
Ladies aud Gentlemen: In responding to th
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attention to the discharge of rockets Ac-
companying the club was steward with a
covered hand-cart filed with rockets and
other fireworks which were distributed
among the members as they marched
The scene was brilliant almost be-
yond conception, q perfect flood of light
marking the line of march to the State
Capitol. Here the club made tour of the
outside of the building, maintaining an in
cessant fusilade of fireworks, much to the
delight of the thousands there assembled.
The novel display lasted for upward of half
an hour. The concert was prolonged until
late hour. the returning crowds from the
Pavilion thronging into the Park to listen
to the delightful music of the Topeka Band.
The concert was one of the pleasantest fea-
lures of the evenings celebration.
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self very decidedly as opposed to Chinese
immigration, the influx of foreign pauper
labor, and further liberation of the curse
of Mormonism. General Logan is looking
remarkably well, and is enjoying his trip
immeasurably. He is more than pleased
with the grand encampment and the hos
pitable greeting which he and all his Grand
Army comrades have received while on the
Pacific coast.
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Sutter, 1S41." The cane was cut from the
same piece Of oak from which General Lo-
gan's was made, and the souvenirs pre-
sented by the ladies of Fair Oaks Corps
were cut from the same piece Of timber.