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Workmen's advocate., 1888-11-24

meantime legislative, State and mu- nicipal politics present quite wide field for am mbitious labor leaders, and one Tn which great good may be ac- complished If rightfully manipu- lated.
 While organized labor, by the course pursued in too many in- stances during the last campaign, has but little claim or the incoming administration, yet we believe the next President is far too just to have any place in his heart for revenge. We believe further that the cause of the people, the working people, ir- respective of party, will fare better at the hands of President Harrison than it has for many, many years past. -'Crattsman ("repub. p
Workmen's advocate., 1888-11-24
WHAT OTHERS SAY.

THE PRINTER 'S "OFFICIAL" TALKS.
 The result of the recent election may teach to the workingmen a les son. It is the utter futility of en- terlnG into an aggressive political campaign against either of the two old parties on the merits or demerits of a candidate for the Presidency. Blood is thicker than water. Poli- tics have a stronger hold on the workers than their allegiance to the labor cause. We called attention to these things early in the campaign, and asked that the two parties be placed upon d perfect equality by the labor bodies, that the adherents of each party might gain what conces- slons they could from the leaders. It was stated by some that it was ri- dieulous to boycott both parties at the same time, which was most true, and 1t was equally as ridiculous to boycott either party. We see this in the result as regards Mir. Harri- son in Indiana, where almost the entire labor element officially op- posed and individually elected him. We saw where certain leaders worked the labor bodies against him for the benefit of the opposite party, but thelr efforts only reacted upon them selves, and We understand that one assembly at least is to be investi- gated for lending its seal to authen- ticate one of those campaign slam ders. Four years ago it was under taken to injure Mr. Cleveland by circulating the same class of stories regarding him, and yet he was elected.
 It would seem the part of wisdom for the labor parties to keep ont of national labor politics, and let their members exercise thelr own discre- ton in cheering and voting until such time as labor can present dis tinct issue to the country and be- come sufficiently cohesive to stand by one of their own number. In the
Workmen's advocate., 1888-11-24
FREEDOM.
PentecOst
Who so base as be a slave Let him turn and flee.

It is4 somewhat difficult to con- vince men that there is such a thing as legalized bondage. To the un- thinking portion of mankind free dom is very small matter, consist ing in being compelled nominally to recognize no other man as a master, and as having no control over his actions. In this and this alone lies all their conception of liberty. But when we come to think, there is much more below the surface. The rights of citizenship are farce, and while the Constitution gives us concise epltome of individual lib- erty, the very backbone of the Con- stitution is dead letter. No greater absurditv exists than the declaration "l am man and a freeman. there IS no such thing as freedom, for men are bound to do the will and serve the purposes of individuals; Men are hired to forget themselves, to re- nounce their claims to individuality. Freedom consists not so much in be- Ing man, as in possessing the full, unrestricted opportunity to all ad- juncts to manhood; therefore the majority of humanity is in bondage to the minority. The wageworker knows that his bread depends upon the proportion of gam his master gets from his labor, that he is giv- ing his strength for pittance to one who claims the right to mOnopolize the products of nature and drive him into corner, threatening him with starvation unless he comes to terms. The laborer IS free. men tell us; can he not go where he will? Yes, he is free-to starve. Where shall he go? Trade and commerce is every where the same. The weak fail, the strong win, until the pinnacle of wealth is built upon the starved bod ies and crushed souls of honest fath- CTS and weary mothers. Glass dis tinction is growing continually; the children of the poor are reearded as the tools by which the children of the rich shall increase their wealth some day. The mother of the poor mans child knows that for her babe there Is tut life of toll and pinch ing poverty. Her flesh and blood must toll to feed others. And this is freedom, Death is far more well come.
Workmen's advocate., 1888-11-24

Our party printery has begun ope- rations even before it is fairly in existence; but, like healthy child, 1t develops partly by its own exer- tlonS.
 American civilization? Yes, it seems that We have heard the ex- precision. It's significance is im- pressed upon the reader of the ac- counts of the condemnation and exc cution of the Chicago labor agita- tors last year.
 There IS perhaps no part of the K. of l.. platform which has been SC little considered by the great number of those who have joined the order in the hope of bettering their condition as Paragraph XIX.
Workmen's advocate., 1888-11-24
STANDARD" SOPHISTRY.
ILL.


 And "the single tar idea has quickened the perception of the natural rights of all men to the use of natural opportunities" Well, we will give it credit for that much at least, but it does not alter the fact that some of the most important truths of science have been discov- cred through perturbations caused by scientific error, to use a paradox ical expression; or, broadly speaking, every truth which we are able to demonstrate, or that has got beyond the arena of contradiction, is but the. result of dissolvlng errors and a re- adjustment of their elementary forces. For it is just as impossible to construct errors out of nothing as 1t Is to construct anything out of no-- thing. And it is this fact which makes them really dangerous. Every person is susceptible of becoming the dupe of an optical illusion; now, the illusion itself is as about near nothing as we can arrive at; never theless, the process through and by which we receive the impression is a very tangible and demonstrable fact, and that which is of the most lm- portance, perhaps, IS that the ultl- mate consequences of that impress sion may result in most disastrous facts demonstrating themselves with out our further assistance.
Workmen's advocate., 1888-11-24
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The farmers, the villagers-the pagans of old time-are the last to feel the i'm pulse of new thoughts. Henry George in "Stdnddrd
 The farmers and villagers may be the last to receive the impulse of new thoughts, but there is one thing quite as certain, and that is that they are the last ones to be inhu- enced by poodle, bad tobacco and poorer whiskey. The farmers may be blamed, but, like the truth, they cannot be shamed. And small blame tothem when they refuse to receive "neaO thoughts" through the medium of symposium so far ad- vanced in the stages of moral disso- lution that the few sound elements in it are compelled "to hold their noses"-vide address of Rev. H. o. Pentecost. J. E.. II.
Workmen's advocate., 1888-11-24
NOVEMBER A, 1888.
CRIME AND ITS CAUSE.


 Coming from Baltimore to New York the other day, l had as fellow travellers ten men on their way to the prison in Albany to serve sen tences of from two to twenty years. They were chained together, hand and foot, most miserable lot of men, dirty, uncouth, and, suppose, morally deprayed. They had ap- parcntly no conception of their con dition, nor did they seem to feel in any way dlsconcertod by the gaze of those around them. My convcrsa- tion with them and with the deputy warden set me thinking. What are these men to society, and why are they as they are? They are prison CTS condemned to punishment for transgresslons against the laws en- forced by the government; they are classed as dangerous men. and it is a necessity that they should be placed in confinement. Their ac- tions have been such as have placed them in open defiance of existing government. And why are they this class of men? What has made them what they are?
 The good people which constitute the governing class lay the blame upon the vicious character of the in dividual, and upon the bad suy- roandings i@ rhich Mey lire.
 These men are part of the surplus population, which exists not only in this country but in every other. There are too many men. Malthus advocates depopulation. Annie Re sant says, restrict increase of popu- lation; check the reproduction of the human species. Others add their own pet theory for the increase of those who require bread to eat.
 The theory of surplus popua- ton Is unnatural; therefore untrue. The true solution cf the problem is that capitalists possess the power, and use that power, to obtain all of pro ductlon at the cheapest possible price, and having in thelr power the means of production, they in- crease their facility to the depriva- ton of men to live by their labor. The land belongs to a few; the means by which the natural oppor- tunities of the earth can be utilized for human requirements also be- longs to them; they therefore have in their power to do as they will, even to starving surplus population.
 Surplus population consists, there fore, of those men not required by capitalists to assist in the means of doubling their capital: they there fore must starve, beg or steal, Beg ging Is thorn in the side of hon. esty; stealing is a violation of the 'doxy' of the church and of law(9 while starving is-oh. well, that is nothing, lots of people starve. Of course, they are unlucky, unfortu- nate, etc.
 No, this is not true; he that starves does so to feed somebody else. And criminals are largely composed of men who primarily were driven to ste4ling or other kin dred action by an empty stomach
Workmen's advocate., 1888-11-24

extraordinary powers Tn the person of the "Gencral Master Workman shows that the workmen still re- malnlng in the Order have not adj vanced in their ideas of organization and administration, but have rather retrograded. The semi-approval of the Roman Catholic Church will not raise the Order in the estimation of Americans generally. If the re- ports of the convention and the posi- ton of the Order at present are true in the above particulars, one is forced to the conclusion that the "labor movement, as far us it is rep- resented in the Knights of Labor, has not advanced sufficiently for in- teIlgent elf.government.
 MT. Spencer's teachings favor the gradual abolition of one kind of govern ment and the retention of another kind. He would abolish what he calls the posi- lively regulative kind, which would do everything for everybody, and firmly establish the negatively regulative kind, that aims to encourage individuals to do everything for themselves and each other. The former kind is socialism, the latter kind Is protection and opportun- ity, the happy medium, and anarchy is the opposite extreme to socialism.-N !. Press (''repub.'O.
 No, socialism does not aim to es- tablsh government that would do everything for everybody, nor does the present system afford protection and opportunity to everybody. Pro- lection in and opportunity for "life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness" 1t only possible for all when all are equal possessors of the means to that end. Socialism would make them so. Having possession the people would have the power to di- rect their own industry and receive the benefits thereof. To accomplish this, order and society regulation would be absolutely necessary-the individual would have to submit to society in matters affecting society, while in all actions affecting only himself he would be absolutely free. The present system, of which the Press is supporter, affords protec- tion and opportunity only to those who possess capital, and where an exceptional individual here and there, perchance, escapes from the class of wage workers and becomes one of the class of capitalists, he ac- complishes the change in spite of the system which holds the masses in subjection to the "classes."
Workmen's advocate., 1888-11-24

The organizers of trusts are a long way ahead of the petty exploit CTS who denounce and envy them.
Workmen's advocate., 1888-11-24

| WI Plpo'IV odi icauNlo WltH du article on this paragraph written by d member of the Order, which it would be well for other members and ex-members to read. Unfortu- natcly the tactics of the K. of l.. for the past four or five years have been anything but in harmony with the great object so plainly indicated in Paragraph XIX.
 After an untold amount of labor ious thinking and patient consulta- tion of doubtful authorities, the chief officer of the Brotherhood of Loco motive Engineers came to the con- clusion that accumulated labor is capital and so expressed himself at the recent convention of the Brotherhood at Richmond, Va. It ls gratifying, at least, to know that this gentleman has got the words, even if he has not placed them in the proper position. Accumulated labor is not necessarily capital-it may be wealth. But if MT. Arthur will make slight transposition in his learned sentence he may hit the truth by saying that "capital is ac- cumulated labor.
 It is reported in various Western papers that the "anarchists' voted with the republicans St. Louis being one of the cities named in which thIs took place. The very suggestion that anarchists voted is suggestive of something which might give the "anarchsts a sort of negative value around election time. They might divide them selves into two divisions and act with the democratic and "repub- llcan" parties ill the primary meet ings, and see to it that the worst specimens of capitalists and bum- mers were placed in nomination. Then they might enjoy season of greater anarchy when their candi- dates were elected than they do now.
 Under the head of "What Others Say will be found post election rumination by the editor of the Crnttsman, the official organ of the International Typographical Union. Some printers may want to know what has happened. It looks as if "republican' politics had got the better of the printers and other workmen known in the aggregate as Organized Labor. The joke of it is these workmen (unless they hap pened to be staunch socialists) :, voted against each others interests and rendered valuable service to their bosses. And the Crattsman :? Well, the Crat1Sman stuck to the craft, and the craft floats upon the sunny waves of the sea of Success. " while the printers stick type, as usual, and pay their dues to the urlon. Progress, isn't it?
 When q man oVertaXes a horse he Is arrested. When a boss overtaxes a man woman or child, he is not interfered with. Our CaptalistiC civilization makes it better to be horse than human be- ing, and our apathy gives strength to that brutal civilization. - Paterson Labor StdHddrd
 Yes, but the human employee may refuse to work for the boss, whereas the horse cannot. Then, again, horses cost their owners money, while human employees have no money value, and it is not neces- sary for the boss to stable them and feed them. There's vast difference between the valuable horse and the cheap human. At the same time it
Workmen's advocate., 1888-11-24

The reports which reach us con- corning the convention of the organ lzation of workIngmen known as the Knights of Labor indicate a continued falling off in numbers, and a corresponding riddance of "dead wood.' The investment of
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-08-03
Another bright little dew-drop Of

Another bright little dew-drop of
humanity has glittered for a little
while upon the precious petals Of the
hearts sweet flower Of affection, and
now it has been exhaled and gone
to Heaven to glisten with stainless
and fadeless brilliancy forever there.
This time it is the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. w. M. Bond that has been
visited, and their younger child
Little Griffith, bright and beautiful
boy) is the one claimed by death. and
on Sunday last went from its fond
mothers loving care to the angels
ministry in Heaven. We sincerely
sympathize with the parents in their
deep grief
We invite the attention of our
readers to the advertisement of. the
Suffolk Military Academy in this
issue. This is popular and pro-
gressive School, and one will have to
go far to find an ADLER corps Of teach
ers than that engaged in this Acad-
emv. The location is unsurpassed,
and is noted for its healthfulness.
We most heartily recommend this
institution to the people of this
vicinity, as being one of the cheapest
and best equipped Schools in the
South for boys and young men.
The new Railroad IS. & c. R. r. }
makes it quite accessible. The new
session will begin on September 10Th.
For circular, catalogue or other in
formation, address Mr.. Joseph King.
A. NJ, Principal.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-08-03
CLOSING OF MAILS AT P. OFFICE.

Northern and local daily Except Sun
day. via N. s. r. R. closes 1:45 p. M.
Through Northern and Southern daily
Except Sunday closes 9p. m.
Southern and Eastern daily Except
Sunday all points on Roanoke River
and WILLIAMSON and Rocky Mount
Railroad P. O., closes 1:15 p. IN.
Southern and local, all points on the
Chowan River, Monday, wednesday
and Friday, closes Q p. m.
Through Registered mail to No: folk
Va, daily Except Sunday closes 1870
p. m.
Money Order business, from 9 a. M,
to p. m. L. L. BRINKLEY, P. II.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-08-03
FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS.

1 hereby announce myselfa candidate
for Register of Deeds of Chowan county.
If elected will endeavor 70 discharge
the uties of the Office to the best of my
ability.
1 am your obedient servant,
I'm. J. A. HARRELL.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1888-08-03

August came In hot.
Mrs. Gilbert and family are at
Mays Head.
Ice cold Beer-5o per bottle at
Moore & Wilson's.
Edenton will soon have 3 large
Military Company.
All of our business men are COM
planning of dull days.
Seal Of North Carolina Tobacco
SOC per h., at Woodland Bros.
The "Anhauser Busch Beer, sc
per bottle at Moore & Wilson's.
Sugar Cured Hams weighing from
4 TO II pounds at Woodland Bros.
Mr.. Joseph Perry will be candi-
date to the Office of Sheriff this year.
One Bycicle for sale by F. G..
Mitchell, cheap. Wheel 50 inches.
Another big lot of Flour just re-
ceived at Woodland Bros-$4.00 per
Bbl.
Quite number of our citizens
attended the Yeopim Union Meeting
Sunday.
"a professional liar" we have
head him called. My! couldn't he
tell 'emi!
Pure Wines-Sherry, Port, Ca
tawba and Blackberry. Prices low.
Hooper & Co.
Don't forget the Meeting of the
Military Company tonight at the
Court House.
French Polish for Ladies Shoes
ten cents-bottlcs refillcd for less.
Hooper & Co.
Mrs. Sam'l Pearcs, (nee Miss
Dabney) of Norfolk, Va, is visiting
Mrs. McCurdy.
NoT1CE-All kind Of Fresh Meats
at Central Market and Ice, cheap, by
w. H. Harrell.
A large crowd spent last week at
Mays Head. All reports things
lively and pleasant.
Large quantities of melons and
canteloupes are being shipped over
the n. S, Road from here.
"a burnt child breads the fire.
watch develOpments-Beer always
cool at Moore & Wilson's.
Benton Shoe Polish. The very
best for fine shoes. Bottles refilled
at reduced price. Hooper & Co.
Rev. William Wnf. son Of Jos. T.
Waf. Esq, preached Sunday night
last in the Baptist church here.
Sunshine Shoe Backing, best
made. improves and softens leather
and holds polish. Hooper & Co.
The family Of Mr. B. F. Elliott
and Mr.. w. H. Butt left for Mays
Head, on Str. Mccall Saturday last.
Look how cheap v. D. Jones is
selling Tyler's Best family Flour, at
Sc per pound. II.
The Editor and his wife will leave |
to-day to spend few days on the
beach of the old favorite resort. Nag's
Head.
Let it be remembered that the |
Democratic Club will meet st the
Court House on Tuesday night next. |
Moore & Wilson are selling more
Beer than ever before-because they
have dropped the price from 10c to !
sc per bottle.
The Str. Mccall seems to be doing
q good passenger business. The
Mccall is the fastest boat now in our
waters.
We regret to hear Of the unim-
proved condition of Mr.. Jno. NJ.
WOzelks, who has been very sick for
severa! days.
Mr.. NJ. F. Bond is again at Nag's
Head prepared to accommodate his
friends that wish to board in private
family. At.
The elegant Str. Lucy continues to
carry to Mays Head long list Of
passengers. The fare is cheap and
the trip pleasant.
Monday and Tuesday were gloomy
looking days in our harbor. ALI of
the Steamers loated their flags half
masted, in honor Of that noble
Captain, A. ST. G.. Banks, of Str.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-06-20

The Virginia Chronicle suggests the
following ticket to the careful consider
alton of the Chicago Convention:
"For President-Jsy Gould, of New
= York.
For President-Leland Stanford,
Of G alifornia.
Platform-Protectlon for American
labor.
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A cordial invitation is extended to oil to
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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1888-06-20
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