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Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-02-11
SOCIALISM THE REMEDY.


THE IrrepressibIe Conflict Between
Capital and Labor was the subject of
the discourse at the meeting of the
Socialistic Labor Party in Goldman Hall
last Sunday afternoon. The audience,
over which Mr.. George j. Moulton pre-
sided, consisted of about $50 people, who
appeared to be deeply interested in the
question as elucidated by the speakers.
Previous to introducing the lecturer,
Chairman Moulton read the platform of
the Socialists, and explained at some
length its principal features. Mr.. Carl
Frlede waa then introduced, and was
greeted with much applause. He spoke
foreibly upon the nature of the conflict
between the two forces, capital and
struggle between the capitalists and
laborer, for the control of capital than
between capital per Sc and labor. A
historical sketch of the development of
the industrial movement in its present
phases was next presented, followed by
a prophetic forecast of the condition Of
the masses in the future, il the present
power of the capitalists to combine their
capital was not curtailed. "The conflict
must, in the very nature of things said
| the epeaaur, Continue unit. hose who
| produce shall own and control their pro-
ducts" The aid Of Socialism to bring
| about such condition and to stop the
present conflict was fully explained. At
| the close of the meeting quite number
in the audience signitied their intention
Of joining the Section.
The Central Labor Union held special
meeting at Preble Hall to consider the
revised constitution. The revision is
directed against the Socialists. Perhaps
the radicals may decide to get along
without the democratic" and "repub-
lican" labor contingents since the latter
seem to feel so far above their more in
telligent fellows.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-02-11
BOSTON,.
The Union Cigarmakers on the Road
TO Viet0ry-The Socialists.

The strike of the Union Cigarmakers
will probably he Of short duration. Allies
x Fisher, the largest firm, have already
surrendered, and the men have no fear
but that the smaller fry will follow suit
Perhaps the bosses didn't expect solid
resistance. They have seen their mis-
takp
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-05-02
Acquitted.

ORANGE CRY, April 25.-The Justice, after
several days examination Of witnesses in the
case of the State We. A. w. Lester, charged
with the murder of his wife on the 18th day
of February last, discharged the defendant
on the ground that in his opinion there was
not sufficient evidence to show that the de-
PENDANT committed the crime. The justice
found that Mrs Testers neck was broken,
and that it was done by violence, but that the
evidence was not sufficient to connect the
husband Herewith.
The death of Mrs. Lester is shrouded in
mystery. On the 18th OF February last she
was found lying on the floor Of her house
dead, and the post mortem examination dis
closed the fact that her neck was broken by
violence, and that Lestes was the only person
about the house at the time. There were
three red streaks found on the side of her
neck, while all of her vital organs were In a
healthy condition.
There seems to be diversity of opinion as
to who is the guilty party. The decision Of
the Justice was a great surprise to many OF the
citizens of Sioux county, and especially those
interested in the prosecution
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-05-02

the protectlonisfs that the high duties now
existing were imposed, or are kept, for the
benefit Of the laboring man, was fallscy.
The present Law taxed poor mans articles
highly, and placed q low rate on luxuries.
The committees bill Is so framed that the tax
will bear most heavily upon luxuries and
those things without which people can live,
rather than upon the necessaries of life.
After further discussion by Burrows, Of
Michigan, the house adjourned.
The speaker laid before the house an invi-
tation to participate in the celebration Of the
centennial anniversary Of the Inauguration
OF George Washington, to be held in New
York, April 80, 1889. Referred to the com
mittee on judiciary.
The senate bill granting pension to the
widow Of Gen. James B. Ricketts, was amend
ed to SIS per month and passed.
The call Of states was then proceeded with.
Among the bills introduced and referred
Under the call of states was one by Mr.. An
derson, OF Iowa, directing the attorney gen
eral to commence judicial proceedings against
the Union Pacific railroad company After
the call of states the house went into COM
mittee Of the whole on the river and harbor
bill.
After some discussion Of the improvements
of Galveston and Cleveland harbors the COM
mittee rose without action and the house adj
journed.
WASHINGTON, April 25.-The discussion Of
the tariff bill continues In the house. Today
most of the time was consumed by Bynum
and Browne, Of Indiana, but nothing newwaa
brought out in the discussion.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-05-02
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Labor Convention.

DnoArua, Ill, April 25 Delegates are
gathering for the state labor convention
which opens here tomorrow. The Farm.
ers Changers Alliances and numerous
other organizations will be repre-
scented There will be conference Of
the agricultural element this afternoon at
which organization to be known as the
State Farmers alliance viii probably be
brought into existence. The farmers de-
clare that they are improperly taxed that
residents of the city are not compelled to
pay their proportion of taxes that the
farmers 40 not have fair show in courts
of justice as against office holders, rail-
roads and other monopolies in the main
tenance of their rights, and that the finan-
cial policy Of the government is sppres-
siye. In seeking remedy for these al
legged evils the farmers by political &C.
ton, hope to abolish national banks and
to secure the election of judges Of courts
in sympathy with their claims.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-05-02
In the Second Degree.

WAvERLY, April 25.--The jury in the cele-
breted Billings murder trial reached what
YOU might call a compromise verdict at 8
o'clock this morning. After being out thirty
six hours the judge was sent for and by the
time he reached the court room he found 1t
besieged by an anxious crowd of spectators,
all intent upon hearing the jury's agreement.
At 8 o'clock the jury composed OF Henry
Tiedt, Wesley Allen, Elmer Palmer, L. E.
Koch, r. r. Davis, George Leonard, L. Fit
keller, L. E. Lossee, w. H. Egan, j. T.
Young, John Albright and Charles Shepherd,
filed into the room and took the seats they
had SO patiently occupied during the long
and tedious trial. few minutes after the
Jury came into the room the prisoner, Myron
E. Billings, who claims to be the Oldest MEM
Der of the Bremen county bar, was leo between
two bailiffs and took his seat as accustomed
to during the trial After roll call the FORE
man of the jury, L. E. Losee, handed the
Judge harmless piece of paper which was
passed to the clerk. The silence that hung
over the court room was oppressive and Tor
the FIRST time defendant began to show signs
Ell severe Weubhl cLulh No AS ""S~N-S~ 49,
piece of paper on which his fate was in
scrfbed. A minute after the judge handed
the document to the clerk the latter read the
verdict:u
We, the jury, find the defendant guilty OF
murder in the second degree.
There was nothing in the appearance OF the
defendant to arouse sympathy during the
reading of the verdict The counsel for the
defense excepted to the verdict.
The prisoner was remanded to the county
jail to await his sentence, which will be passed
tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock.
Billings was visited in his cell by his attor-
news after court had adjourned and applica-
tion for new trial was decided upon which
will be presented to the court tomorrow, The
ury, which vas discharged at il o'clock this
forenoon, stood eleven for conviction and ne
for acquittal on the first ballot and the YER
dict was not reached until the majority agreed
to return compromise verdict for murder in
the second degree.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-05-02
NeeroesinArms

BIRMINGHAM, Ala, April 25.-A gen.
tleman who arrived from Bcssemer says
that about fifty armed negroes got off the
dummy there about z o'clock last night.
They went to the woods and the town
negroes disappeared from the streets.
About 8 o'clock last night Ger loaded
with shingles at the end Of long freight
train was burned. The city militia is
under arms. waiting for the sheriff void
to 60 down. One hundred armed depu-
ties have been sworn in. A dispatch
from the sheriff at Bessemer this morn
ing says no help is now needed, as every
thing is quiet. The negroes are seeking
vengeance for the hanging of Herman
Posee, who attempted the outrage of a
white girl aged 10.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-05-02
The years FIRE Record.

NEW YoRK, April 25-The fire statistics
annually compiled BY HE Chronicle Of thf
city are about to be published for the cuTren-
gear.
These records Of fires and losses are the
only elaborate ones kept, and are prepared IN
the Interest Of the insurance companies. The
chronicle reports 1884 noteworthy fires IN
the United States during 1887, an increase Of
81 I7s over 1856 The value OF the property
burned was si19, 200 $3.50, an increase q sl4,-
Is 1850 over 1885, The average loss BY each
IRE was 81, e79, against 81, 760 In 1856. About
SIS per cent Of the whole loss Is estimated to
have been returned to fire snffefers BY the in
surance companies. The remaining ~ per
cent was on uninsured property.
The fire loss Of the year was divided as fol-
lows: New England, 1915 millions; middle
states, 8i.4 millions; southern states, 24.6 !
western states, 42.3; Pacific states and terri
tories, 1914 millions.
In the middle, southern, and western states
the fire loss was considerably above the nor
NAL average; Id the other sections It was
about normal. The Chronicle concludes that
in the older sections Of the United States. tax
ing one year With smother, there IL no alarm
ing growth in the destruction oy fire, but in
the south and west 1t is growing mp with the
country The first quarter OF 1887 was less
disastrous as regards fires than the CORE
spending period Of 1856 After that the losses
were much heavier, the fire record in Noyem-
b. r being the largest OF the year.
Incendiarism and defective flues are report
ed as the chief causes of fires. About II per
cent. of the fires Of known origin are said to
have been incendiary. brief examination
Of the principal FIRE causes as distributed by
states, shows that fires from incendarism
and defective fues were most common In
Ohio and Indiana: from spontaneous COM
bustion, most numerous In Illinois and New
York: from miscellaneous sparks, most fire.
auent in Illinois and Missouri; from friction
in machinery, most numerous In ILLINOIS,
Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania, from sta
tionary engines and boilers, most numerous
In New York and Pennsylvania; from
matches, most frequent in Massachusetts,
Illinois and Pennsylvania: from explosions OF
lamps and lanterns, most frequent In New
York, Pennsylvania and California; forest
firer, most numerous in Arkansas, California
and Illinois, and fires from locomotive sparks,
most frequent in illinois and Missouri.
The year 1857 was not disastrous one In
the agricultural districts, the list OF distinct
iyely agricultural risks burned being shorter
ehan In 1886. The burning OF mercantile and
manufacturing property was largely in excess
of the record in 1885, The loss OF human
lives by fire was also much larger than during
any other year in which the record had been
kent
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-05-02
The Champion Oarsman.

PITTsBuRG, April 25.-John Teemer,
champion oarsman of the United States,
accompanied by his wife and youthful
son, has arrived in the city from Florida.
They went directly to McKeesport. he
left for Boston today. He is as brown
as an Indian and says that he never felt
better III his life In an interview he
said: II propose to claim the title OF
champion of the world after May /.
know that Kemp and Hanlon are to row
for this title OH May D, but | have a
stronger claim On 1t than either Of them.
have defeated Hatflon fairly and
squarelv, and Beach had no right to
transfer the title to Kemp or any other
man. have had challenge, backed
up with $500 forfeit, standing all win.
ter to row any man in the world. Han
lon and Kemp both knew this, and am
not going to let them run away with hon.
ors that do not belong to them. ! will
be ready to defend my claims against all
corners for as much money as they care
to put up" In conclusion he said that
he would probably 60 to Austria this SUM
mer and row the winner of the Hanlan-
Kemp race for any amount.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-05-02
Valuable Singer.

New YoRK, April 25.-This is the date
set for the marriage, in Paris, of
Isabelle Blanche Singer, one of the six
daughters of the late. sewing machine
millionaire, and the French duke, Jean
Ellie Octan sonis Seuere Afttanien, Due
de Cares and De Glucusberg, and the
preparations for which have set New
and Newport socity all agog. The bride
is worth 81, 100000, and under the
marriage contract she agrees to provide
the cash for the furniture, horses and
carriages, expenses of the wedding trip
and incidentals. The government charge
for the wedding contract alone will be
$4,000. She recently made application
to her guardian, David Hawley. of this
city, for an advence Of 100000 to meet
her wedding expenses and the grant was
approved by the courts, the money being
cabled a month ago. Her mother, now
the Duchesse de Camposelice, has given
her consent to the marriage.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-05-02
Al Great Effort.

WAvERLY, April 2l.- The finest oratorical
effort ever listened TO By the people Of north
ern Iowa was the closing argument for the de-
Tense in the Billings murder trial case today.
The excellent dissertation ii behalf Of Col.
M. 3. Billings was delivered BY @. Wellington,
Of Decorah. Mr.. Wellington began in wen
modulated tones, and as he penetrated to the
depth Of his natural eloquence, the magnet-
ism Of the speaker asserted itself, and his
efforts produced an impression on nearly
every one present. Several times during his
electrical eloquence Mrs. Billings broke down,
and when he touched upoE the sanctity Of
the home freside and the sacred ties of do
mesticity, 1t caused tear Of sympathy to ap-
pear In the eyes of many persons present. So
far during the great trial nothing has hap
pened that has elected SO much sympathy for
the defendant or claimed the popular preju-
dice that has existed against Billings since
the tragedy as the closing argument by his
counsel
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-05-02
Church-DaY.

HURON, D. T., April 21-The County Dem
ocratic convention spent i've hours this at ter
noon selecting seven delegates to the Water
town convention. The anti-Church faction
withdrew after regular tumult and held
another convention, and double header wiz
go from Beadle county. The delegates
chosen by the Church faction are F. F. Ran
dolph, Gen. Taylor, DR.. OBrien, M. ]. Dim
cen, George Cooper, james Murtaugh and
Charles Breen. The anti-Church crowd with
drew when the vote on Randolph and Taylor
had been taken. The antis chose A. j.
sweetzer, H. Newton, j. T, Ohlwine, Mccall
lum, Chas. Reed and Mccarthy. Both fac
lions passed resolutions favoring division and
the admission of two States
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-05-02
Anti.Powderly.

CHICAGO, April 25.-The present visit
of Joseph R. Buchanan, formerly of Den
yer and now editor of the Labor Enquirer
of this city to the east, is in reference to
the anti Powderly movement which was
started shortly after the Knights of Labor
convention at Minneapolis last fall. Dur
ing the past few months what Is known
as the provisional committee of the seces-
sion movement has been in excessive cor
respondence with state and local assem-
blies throughout the country and the
views and ideas thus elected will be
placed by Buchanan before Morrison
Murray and other anti Powderly leaders
in the east. Measures for pushing the
secession movement and for carrying on
vigorous warfare against the general
executive board will be decided upon be-
fore Buchanan returns.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-05-02

ppsty during the war, where the Democratic
candidate Of 1854 for the presidency, and tn
T Democratic candidate OF 1850 for presidency
the undulating slopes Of Antietam and the
crested heights Of Gettysburg would be
pointed to. He knew them both and he
bowed to their mighty shades. They were Of
loftier mold than Greek or Roman history
supplied. And yet, he said, such we're the
great soldiers who were Knocked, scoffed and
denounced as belonging to the subscrvient
element Of the north and who were accused
Of treason by those who were Of the breed Of
Jobs war horse, and who, like him, ''snuffed
the battle afar off,
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-05-02
An Aged Doctor.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, April 25.-Dr. D.
Hayes Agnew, the eminent surgeon of
this city, whose fame extends to all the
civilized parts Of the world and who was
the chief of the staff Of physicians in at
tendance upon the late President Garfield
up to the time of his death, celebrates to-
day the f1ftieth anniversary of his admis-
sion to the medical profession. Notwith-
his years he is fine looking
man and in the best of health and attrib-
utes the nerve and courage which have
enabled him to perform such remarkable
feats in surgery to the fact that his early
years were spent in the country.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-05-02
A Sad Case.

DELANo, Mimi, April pa sad case Of
drowning occurred at 8 p m. yesterday four
miles above town, at the south fork of Grow
river. Mary Hem, her brother, sister and
lover, Andrew Rebel, Of New Ulm, were
crossing the river in boat and were indulg-
ing insport, when the boat upset. Andrew
Rebel and Mary HEM were drowned in the
swollen river and the others were saved by
clinging to the boat. A large number of peo-
pie went to the scene of the disaster with
graphing hooks and spent the day dragging
the stream, but SO far the bodies have not
been recovered.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-05-02
Found Guilty.

sHEBoYGAN, Wis, April 24.-The case Of
the State vs.. Henry Hoppert and eight Others,
charged with riot in violently ejecting Rev.
J. j Hoffman and wife from the parsonage Of
st. Peters Unity church last October, at
which time the goods and chattels belonging
to the ex-rastor were also thrown out on the
street. was concluded this afternoon. The
jury found verdict Of guilty against four
and acquitted the others
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-05-02
A Broken Leg.

LINCOLN, Neb., April s5.-About 4:sO this
afternoon q plumber Of children were hanging
on to an street car going home from school.
The driver put them of the rear end Of the
car, when they ran to the front end. Emma
Hewitt, II years old, fell under the wheels,
breaking her right leg and severely decorating
her right hip.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-05-02
KANSAS CRY, April rs
Grain Burned.

CHICAGO, April 23.-Fiye hay barns and
contents, with two corn cribs, burned today,
causing loss to the Union Stock Yards and
Transit company of 100000, fully insured.
The Office and platform belonging to John
Brennock was damaged, to the extent Of
$1,000.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-05-02
Geo. q. Min.

CHICAGO, April 23.-Later developments in
the divorce case of Mrs. George G. Min
against her husband show that the case is
one of the most disgraceful ever heard in the
Chicago courts. Mrs. Min herself is in no
way responsible for the dark side of the pro-
ceilings. Deserted by her husband and left
utterly without means she has, appearances
can be relied on, merely availed herself of the
only honest chance to secure living for her.
self and little ones, and at the same time
sever the martial tie that bound her. When
Mr.. Min began to attain certain prominence
as dramatic star, he was on terms with
wealthy family of this city, one Of the mem
beers Of which was young girl of more than
average intelligence and beauty. This girl,
unfortunately, was stage struck Her parents
did their best to wean her from her hobby.
and failing, sought the counsel and advice of
Mr.. Min as that of . person well fitted to
guide them In such q delicate matter. The
situation was discussed thoroughly, and,
SO 1t is alleged, on the suggestion
of Min the young girl was placed in his
care and became a member Of his company In
OANCI LuNb bhC LIE uOb Ouiy ESfC ghC Ucuc-
fit Of good dramatic instruction, but the over
eight of one who would be father and pro-
lection to her. 1t was not long before an In
timacy grew up between the actor and his
ward that not only amazed but disguised thu
respectable members of the company. Time
went on, and finally the father of the girl be-
came aware Of the manner in which his
daughter had been betrayed, and his FIRST inn
pulse was to use the horsewhip on the man
who had outraged his confidence and hoepi-
tality. Seeing that such a course would
bring disgrace to the girl, as well as the man
himself, the father, finding it impossible to
break of the attachment, consented to be
governed by her advice. This, It is said, was
to pay Mrs. Min good round sum Of money
as an inducement for her to apply for d.
vorce, and also TO become surety for the pay
mcnt of such alimony as the court might
award. The divorce granted, Min and the
girl could be married and the disgrace be In a.
measure stoned for.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-05-02
Conservation.

BELLEvnLE, ILL.,, April 25.-The con-
secration of Right Rev. Bishop Tansen
as bishop of the new diocese of Belle
vile, which was postponed last week in
consequence of the inability of several
of the officiating prelates to reach the
city, will take place today. Archbishop
Feehan will be the chief officiating pre-
late, and Archbishop Riordan, of San
Francisco, who arrived in Chicago few
days ago on visit to his venerable
mother, will also participate.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-05-02
To Proceed.

New York, April 25.-Judge Patter-
son today denied motion to quash the
Indictment against Thomas A. Kerr or the
Broadway Surface railroad on the charge
of bribery in connection with the board
of aldermen of Doodle fame and ordered
the trial to proceed at once.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-05-02
Must Certify.

DIES MONIES, April "a Pursuant to
the governors order, Attorney General
Baker will tomorrow begin mandamus
in the district court TO re-
quire County Clerk Wilkinson to certify
transcripts of liquor cases to the supreme
court. Fines in uncertified cases amount
to over 81, 500.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-05-02
Bad Fire.

New York, April 25.-A fire in a
boarding house on West Twenty eighth
street, shortly after o'clock this morn.
ing. almost resulted in holocaust As
it was several persons were badly burned.
some it is feared fatally. The total loss
is placed at So, 600.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-05-02
Darnages.

NEW YoRK, April 2l.--Judge Barrett today
granted an order for the arrest of John Stein
and Anthony Comstock in the suit brought
against them by John Hemmens and Charles
sherley for $4,000 damages for conspiracy.
BAH is fixed at s., 900 eash. Cemstock will
not be arrested until Monday.
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-05-02
Her Majesty.

BERLIN, April 25 Queen Victoria
visited the emperor ssick room this morn
ing and saw him for short time after
which Prince Bismarck had an interview
with the emperor lasting en- hour,
Sturgis advertiser. (Sturgis, Dakota [S.D.]) 1887-1???, 1888-05-02
High school Fire.

CoNcoRp, N. a., April s5.-The high
school building is on fire and burningr rap
idly. All the children were got out in
safety. The entire fire department has
been called out