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Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-03-31
LENTEN.

:, fortune hunter at last obtained the
hand of a young heiress. Fearing that
his prey would escape him he urged the
speedy tying of the marriage knot.
"But," said the parents of the bride, its
not proper that the wedding should take
place during Lent" "Oh, well. she IS
so thin that it will not make any differ
ence. N. Y. Daily NelcS.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-03-31

Spakms-I believe the backbone of
Winter is broken JOnes-rm sorry to
hear it. Spakias-Why, l thought you
liked warm weather? JoneS-So | do;
but if Winters backbone is broken its
physical condition will prevent it getting
away very rapidly and we will therefore
have a late Spring. ng.-Te.raS S9tiHgs.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-03-31

combine together to refuse employ
ment to any person obnoxious to
them for any reason, and especially
do we believe they have a right to
inform their friends that man is a
union man, and rs such discharged
from their employ. And further,
we believe they have a right to pre-
vail on their friends not to employ
union man if they can; and these
rights employers enjoy now without
interference on the part of the ALL
thorities.
On the other hand we believe that
workmcn have a right to refuse all
employer certificate of good be-
havior; to combine to refuse
to work for an employer
obnoxious to them for any
reason; and we believe they also have
a right to inform their friends that
an employer is an employer of non
union, or scab, labor, and to prevail
upon their friends not to deal with
him, if they can.
In short, we believe in equal
rights. We believe, also in adopting
such measures not in themselves
criminal to secure equal rights to
employers and employees.
Let us take the case of the New
York bakers, for instance. There
was no law against boycottlng-tell
ing ones friends that a certain en-
ployer employed scabs and prevail
ing upon them not to purchase scab
bread. Suppose that as soon as one
batch of union men were arrested
others would take their places, and
that the whole membership of the
Central Labor Unions affiliated Or
carnations were prepared to sustain
their rights by active service even at
the risk of unlawful arrest. How
long would the police be able to take
care of their prisoners? How long
would public sentiment have permit
ted the wanton exhibition of police
autocracy?
And as for the men who might
have had the honor to have been
imprisoned, why could they not have
adopted the tactics Of the Irish pris-
oners recently in Irish prisons-re-
fused to work at the command of
the prison authorities?
Does anyone suppose that the cap
italst courts and the handful Of po-
lice and jailors could have carried OIL
their high-handed outrages long
enough to subiugate the workers?
The idea of passive resistance is
capable Of being carried out with
thorough organization and just the
slightest amount of pluck. Imagine
the Connecticut authorities impris-
oning all the members of the Typo
graphical Union and their friends,
the members of the affiliated Unions
in the Trades Council
Boycotting is not dead by any
means-it is only temporarily para
lyzed by the insufficient organization
of the workers, and the absence Of
adequate provision against unlawful
interference on the part of the office
holders "clothed with u little brief
authority. And it may safely be
prophesied that when the workmen
realize the contemplate forces they
have opposed to them, and the pow
er they may develop among them
selves, they will boycott any enemy
of Organized Labor who dares to
offend, and at the same time they
will gladly conccde the employers the
right to try their hand at the same
game.
When it comes to this, then there
is no fear but that Labor will prove
itself more than match for Capital
in a legal and moral contention for
individual liberty.
"'ris coming! Yes, It's coming"
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-03-31
The Largest Book Published.

The latest edition of Webster's Una
bridged, in the quantity of matter it con-
tains, is believed to be the largest volume
published. 1t will surprise many to
know that by printers careful reckoning
ii contains eight times the amount of
matter that is in the Bible, being sutfi-
cient to make 70 12mo. volumes such as
usually sell for % each.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-03-31

Evils in the journey of life are like the
hills which alarm travellers upon their
road; they both appear great at a dis
tance, but when we approach them we
find that they are far less insurmount-
able than we had conceived cotton.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-03-31

1t as the province of the people to pro-
tect themselves from ''the arrogance and
selishness of monopolies' by becoming
themselves the owners of monopolized
industries.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-03-31
EASY LESSONS.
BY ELLEN MARY DOWNING.

ESPECIAL PLEADING
The very subtlest eloquence
That injured men can show,
Is the pathos of a pikehead,
And the logic of blow.
Hopes built upon fine talking
Are like castles built on sand;
But the pleadings of cold iron
Not tyrant can withstand!
SERMONS IN STONES.
An ancient poet singeth
OF a sermon III stone,
And Frenchmen thought it good enough
For preaching to Il throne.
So piled they up the barricades
With ready will and hand;
For the preaching of Il barricadc
A king can understand
"MUSIC."
Now, citizens and countrymen,
'Tis time for as to learn
Arstocrats are kindliest
When democrats are stern.
They talk us down and walk us down,
Who cringe to their commando;
But the yell of our defiance
Not coronet can stand
Limited freshman, 1S4S.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-03-31
-ClNCINNATI.
Socialists Celebrate the Revolution
and COmmune-UniOna and
Fraternity,

The Socialists of various shades united
III the celebration of the Revolution of
AS and the Commune of II at the Cen
trail Turner Hall, and carried out pro-
gram which in its arrangement and exc
cution gave great satisfaction. The
dramatic sketch, ''rhe Deserter," was
performed, and the Herwegh Manner
choir and Freihelt Singing Society rend-
cred most acceptable vocal music. A
defamation by Miss Anna Schuck
brought down the house." and a splen-
did effect was produced by the tableau
entitled "The Banner of Humanity
After the performance dancing was in
order till morning. The whole affair
was signal success, and presaged the
good that comes of unity among the ad-
vanced thinkers in Labors ranks.
An effort was made by person re-
Gently exposed as disorganizer and
traitor to have the entertainment inter-
fered with, but it failed dismally. The
Chief of Police and other gentlemen of
that ilk were present in their disguise,
but could, of course, find no reason for
carrying out the revengeful designs of
the despised denunciator.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-03-31

At recent county convention of the
Union Labor Party here there were only
a majority of two out of 3j2 delegates
who were ignorant enough to take any
stock in the epithets of Socialist" and
anarchist" The workingmen are not
TO be continually hoodwinked and fright
ened by lying insinuations against the
pioneers of the labor movement, and the
feeling of fraternity is growing to the
dismay of the capitalstic intriguers.
The new movement means death to ig-
norance and inhumanity. &. L.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-29
NO. 2o3.

Portland, 7. G.. Pante. first pastor of the
Sansaian parish. Very Rev. John Murphy,
" u. Rev. Charles Doherty, Pastor of st.
Marys Church. Total population of Angus
Ia, ll,Ooo. French population, / 200. The
nrst mass was celebrated in Meonian Hall ON
the third day of November, 1887. The
nrst retreat was preached by Rev.
FATHER Des Chaussoy and Channon, Domini.
cans, of Lewiston, Me, from the 10th to the
10th of December, 1887, Number of COM
munions, 1l5. The corner stone was blessed
and laid on the 2slh Of August, 1855, by his
Lordshlp James Augustine Healy, Bishop of
Portland. Grover Cleveland, President of
tue United States. :. 5. Marble, governor
of Maine, George Mscomber, mayor Of
Augusta. Preacher of the day, Rev. Father
Charland of Waterville Rare coins.
public documents of the present time.
and copy of the Kennebec Journal
were among the things placed in the
jar to be unsesled before the eyes of genera
ions who shall exist in 1888"
Father T. G. Plante, hose untiring zeal
and devotion has added this fine church edi-
tce to the city, and done much for his peo-
pie in other directions, is entitled to great
credit and praise. 1t is TO be hoped that he
will continue 10 live in the pretty little par
sonage near the church for years to come.
The visiting clergy were entertained at the
parsonage last night and today will go on the
parochial excursion TO Ocean Point.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-29
LAST EVENINGS NEWS.

There was a railroad collision near Krums,
Ia, Monday. Three men were killed.
The President and Col Lamont, accom-
panied by Internal Revenue Commissioner
Miller. left Washington last night on a fish
ing excursion of two or three days in the vi
cinty of Clifton Forge in the Blue Ridge
Mountains.
A dispatch from Tangiers says: The
Emperor of Morocco is determined to wreak
quick and fierce vengeance on the rebels who
treacherously massacred Prince Mulry and
his ;wo hundred followers. recently. The
European powers are being urged to send
ships TO Morocco to protect the christians and
jews on the coast.
The wheat crop of The world is reported to
be much below the average.
James H. Kidder, Esq, the register OF
deeds for Aroostook county, has just record
ed deed containing 25, 900 words, covering
15 pages and conveying 100000 acres OF
land. The consideration was 81 ,000,0 900.
Henry w. Kelly was arrested Tuesday at
New Bedford, Mass, for mingling Paris
green with his wifes food.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-29
FOREIGN intelligence.
AN ARRAIGNMENT
OF Canada's Policy Towards the United
States.

TORONTO, Aug. IS.
/ Hon. NJ. Lsurier, leader of the opposition
in the dominion parliament, closed a serie,
of addresses to the electors of Ontario, al
ST. Thomas last night. Referring 10 Fresi.
dent Cleveland's message asking from the
Senate additional powers to enable him 10
enforce retaliation against Canada, Lau-
risr said that if we are met with the state of
, things with which we are threatened, it is
due TO the vicious policy of the Canadian
government in til. administration of the
rights secured US by the treaty of 1878. If
the Canadian government had followed a
more friendly course there would not have
been any unfriendly feeling today. Time and
again in 1885 American fishermen were ar
rested.
Nothing could be more offensive TO these
people when they came to British port, and
found themselves arrested and vessels de-
tanned for simple violation of the custom
laws, which, in all probability, they did not
know. No wonder their hearts are bitter
and they made complaint at Washington.
If, on the contrary, the Canadian govern
ment had administered our laws as they con-
ceived them under the treaty in friendly
manner, this would not have taken place.
Ii is high time We should reverse the policy
we have been following toward the United
States for the past 20 years. For the past
% years il has not been altogether hostile 10
United States, but 1t has not been altogether
friendly. 1t has not been such as to bind us
to those on the other side, who speak the
same language and have the same ability
with the United States.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-29
A Pleasant Affair.

One of the most enjoyable occasions OF
the season was the social dance given to the
neighbors and friends of Mr.. and Mrs. ii. NJ
Rines last evening. Mr.. Rines kindly threw
open his spacious carriage repository, the
floor of which is as smooth as if made ex-
pressly for dancing. The assembly of about
one hundred persons enjoyed to the utmos,
programme of thirteen dances. The hall
was tastily trimmed with festoons of ever
green and Chinese lanterns threw their sof,
light over the assembled throng of pleasure
seekers. At intermission the dancers re-
freshed themselves with ice cream and cake.
Messrs. Berry, Turner and Perry furnished
excellent dance music. Much credit is due
to Misses Louise and jeanette Seibng for
the decorations and Mrs. Peter and Mrs.
Henry Breen also contributed largely to
the success of the occasion. Mr. Fred
Boynton, assisted by Mr.. II. E. Bowditch
ably performed the duties of floor manager
So great was the success of the affair that
another of a similar nature is promised for
the near future.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-29
WARNER MILLER.
New York Republicans Nominate
Him for Governor by
ACClamati0n.
A Platform that Deals Vigorously with
Present Political Issues.


SARATOGA, N. Y, Aug. 28.
The republican State convention assem-
bled at noon today. Gen. Benjamin +.
Tracy was made temporary chairman.
Motions were submitted and adopted, pro-
viding for the appointment of the usual COM
mittees and a recess was taken until four
o'clock.
At 4. 80 the convention reassembed. when
Gen. Geo. 5. Batcheller was made permanent
chairman, who eulogized the republican
party as the one representing the best pat
riotlsm of the people. At the close of his
speech William II. Seward of Cayuga and
James S. Stranahan of Kings, were elected
electors at large. Resolutions of respect to
the memory of Gen. Sheridan and of condo
lence to his widow were adopted in silence
by a rising vote.
Senator Sloan nominated Hon. Warner
Miller, and he was nominated by aclamation.
Mr.. Miller accepted the honor in brief
speech. Other nominations were then made
as follows: Lieut.. Gov, Col. 5. Van
Rensselaer, Crieger, of New York, Judge Of
Appeals, Judge Rumsey of Steuben
County. Committee on resolutions reported.
The platform adopted endorses the Chi
cago platform and nominees, and the action
of republican Senators in Congress in regis
tering the fisheries treaties with Great Britain
declares in favor of foreign policy, which,
while equitable shall brood no indignIty
from any power on earth, and by insisting on
fair play, on land and sea, shall, through
justice, insure peace with all nations, ap-
plauds the efforts of the republicans TO enact
laws for the best interests of the people, as
shown by last legislature in the reduction of
State taxation and by its investigation of
of trusts and combinations, declares in favor
of purity of ballot, and advocates payment
of State of legitimate expenses for ballots
and their distribution aud secure punish
ment for bribery and fraud. 1t censures
Gov. Hill for vetoing measure calculated
to purify the ballot and acts for increasing
license. approves the position of the repub-
licans in the legislature upon the liquor ques-
ton, attirms the necessity for the enforce
ment of laws preventing the importation of
contract labor and the revision of the natu-
ralization and immigration laws, and favor
the enactment of PRISON laws to prevent the
labor of convicts from competing with that
of wage workers. After a brief address by
Col. Cruger the convention adjourned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-29
REPUBLICAN RALLY.
Hon. S. W. Matthews Addresses an En-
thuSiaStiC Meeting at Chelsea.
A Large Gathering in Attendance


Special to the kennebec journal.
CHELSEA, Aug 27.
There was large attendance at the re-
publican rally at Chelsea Point this evening.
Besides about five hundred from this town,
over "A hundred citizens of Hallowell ac-
the meeting. The speakers stand was dec
GRATED with festoons of Chinese lanterns and
flags and before the speaking there was a
brilliant display of fireworks. Mr.. Geo
Blown, of Chelsea, presided very acceptably.
Hon. 5. W Matthews, State Labor Com
missioner, was the orator of the evening and
held the close attention of the audience for
an hour. He spoke principally on the tariff
question, and the effect free trade would
have on the industries of Maine. Mr.. NJ.
referred to the definition of free trade as
writer on political economy and free trader
Mr.. Price states that not only an absolute
removal of all duties, but also any policy of
regulating commerce, which is not directly
il the interests of protection is lcgitimately
to be considered as free trade This defini-
ton thus clearly includes a tariff for revenue
only such as is proposed by the Mills bill.
The speaker also refuted the pretty theory
upon which the aguments of all free traders
rests, that trade always exacts as much as it
gives. and showed by the history of trade
and the dealings of Great Britain with other
peoples, that England has never given in re-
turn as much as she exacted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-29
New York Produce Market.
NEW YORK, Aug. d

NEW YORK, Aug. d.
fLouR.-Receip,s. q. .02s packages, exports, 4,s6s
barrels sales. ~ 90 Repeat quotations Including
$50 CITY mill extra, a 7Dasi 30; llV0 hne ~ Sos
o. IS; 800 superinc, e. 65asJ IS; 800 extra No. 2,
b. ga s3 85 500 winter wheat extra, o. l0at3 %;
iOieo Minnesota extra, o. 7jasf IS, southern -four
dull, barely steady; Rye Hour In moderate demand
wHEAT-Rrccipts, .i3,lU0, exports, W 6i5. sales,
100 OsG quiet bat steady, No. spring nominal. VI;
No. hard l02; Nc red. p7u0G. elevator, !05; fob,
9-ag9I delivered, No. red, nominal lOii; No. ]
white nominal, O6.
RYE.--dull.
BABLEY.--frm and quiet.
CORN Receipts ,5j;Co exports, Ia, $50, sales. .ioa.
900, dull and weak, steamer, 694i No. z, 6oaosi;
store and elevator, 81 delivered.
OATs--Receipts, II. 90 exports, 40, sales, lo3-
90: lower No. u: do white 37a35, No. 3saJ9;
do white. 4.aii, No. /, nominal, do white. ~;
Mixed Western, 36ai0; white do. s7a5l
CoFFEE--fair; Rio, dull IL
SUGAg---dull, refined, dull
PETROLEUM steady, united. 9ll.
PORK---steady.
BEEF F-.-guiet = -
LARD--.steady; western steam, ~ 7sase 7ej
closing ~ s5, city steam, % 20; refined quoted
~ %, continent si0 % s. A.
BUTTER--.frIn, demand fair.
CHEEsE-~quiet. steady. Freights TO Liverpoo
Iull.
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AFrERSOOs

AFTERNOON.
The court room was crowded this after
noon when the Weed case was resumed at
2 30. The government called a number of
witnesses to rebut points made for the de-
fense.
Sheriff James +. Maloney testified that he
assisted in the arrest of DIR. Weed, and to
searching his office. He said he saw several
articles of clothing at the office when he
arrested the Doctor, which were not there
next day. Also that A. NJ. Trafton told him
that Clarence Whitney was at East
Newport, the morning after the robbery.
The government then rested their case,
and the defense, after examining one or two
witnesses, also closed. The witnesses were
a1d after twenty minutes recess Judge
earns commenced his argument for the
defense. In the course of his introductory
remarks he said
This is The greatest responsibility that has
rested on me during my whole professional
career, but, great as my responsibility is,
y9urs is still greater. as upon your verdict
Ieyoted wife aud this fair daughter. Believ-
.ng MS II mIy as | believe anything on this
earth hat my client is innocent, do not
shriAk from the esponsiblity thrown upon
me.
He cautioned the jury against tn preju-
dice of newspaper stories, and said this case
ha been greatly misrepresented by the press
an newspaper correspondents. He said;
If DR. Weed was at Peter Benefits house
on Dec I, admit his guilt, and If not, he is
innocent. This is one of the most heinUus
crimes in the annals of New England,
and we shall labor to show that this charge
Is conspiracy ON The part of crooks in order
that the self convicted criminals shall
ceive a hight sentence by charging the crime
on DIR. " eed
The judge spoke for 30 minutes. He did
not attempt to analyze the evidence but will
spend all tomorrow forenoon in his argument
The judge said that each side would be al
allowed SIX hours. At o'clock the court
adjourned.
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M sthodists at the Richmond Camp
Ground.
Special to the Kennebec Journal. ]

SPECIAL 10 the henneDec JOURNAL.
RICHMOND, Aug. IS.
The Methodsts are now well under way
with their meetings, though the attendance is
light This morning, Rev. Mr.. Palmer of
Augusta delivered the sermon. In the after
noon, Rev l.. ). Walker, of Forest City,
Main, occupied the stand; and Rev. Mr.
lIaddock, of Brunswick, addressed the audi
ence in the evening.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of
the association was held thus afternoon, and
the following officers were chosen:
President, |. \. Salmon; Secretary, +. r.
Drummond; Treasurer, j. III. Lowell (;
Auditor. +. Il. Drummond. But few mem
bers were present, and as some of the execu-
tive committee declined serving another year,
the meeting was adjourned till Friday. A
committee was appointed to consi'ier the
matter of filling vacancies, and full attend
ance is desired at the next meeting when
this important question comes up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-08-29
Pensions Granted Maine People.

WASHINGTON, Aug 2S.
The pc nsious were granted Name people
as follows;
Original, invalid-Benj. h. Foss, Lee
Winslow II. Webber, Bangor; Joseph {.
Cotton, navy, Rockland; Charles f. Wood
man, navy, Ellsworth; Benjamin Bagiey,
Dexter; Franklin S. Sawyer, Greenville'
Restoration and increase-John w. Gould
deceased, Milo. Increase-Patrick Dwyer,
National Military Home. Original widows
Annie E., widow of Franklin Wood, Win
throp; Lucy NJ, widow of John W. Gould
Milo.
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NENSEBEC.


North Monmouth
Hon. Andrew p. Wiswell of Ellsworth
addressed the citizens of North Monmouth
Monday evening on the great question of the
day, protection or free trade. j. l.. Orcutt
Esq, was chosen chairman of the meeting
Mr.. Wiswell's argument was clear, candid
and comprehensive, and was well listened to-
Monmouth will be heard from in September
and November as usual.-The farmers have
had bad weather in which to harvest their
grain. Corn is very backward, and we
should think nearly discouraged judging by
the way its ears stick up The apple crop will
be an average one, although some orchards
have but few while others are well loaded
with large, perfect fruit.-Leonaclus Pettin-
gill has commenced making apple barrels
in earnest, employing two coopers, the same
skillful workmen that he had last year..
Z. Wnslow of Randolph, and j. Jewell of
Madison. These men are guarantee of
good barrels.
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POLITICAL POINTERS.

Hon. Geo. f. Nancy and Hon. j. B. Peaks
spoke in the Congregational church at Abb
bott village Saturday evening, to one of the
largest audiences ever assembled in that sec
ton. A. z. Race, Esq, presided. Both
speakers dwelt chiefly upon the tariff ques-
ton, which they handled in mastery man.
ner. The people of this section are thor
oughly aroused against the free trade policy
of the democratic party and the republicans
are making large gains.
Hon. George Nancy of Tennessee, ad
dressed large republican mass meeting Al
Willmantic Williams hall was well filled
and the speaker was most cordially received
Frank Hart, Esq, was chairman of the eve
ming Free trade has few supporters in Viii
limantic
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Wilton Republicans.

WILTON, Aug. 2s.
Academy Hall was packed last evening
with people vino came 10 listen to the elo-
queni and pithy remarks of Hon. c. l.. Lit
tlefeld, Byron NJ. Small. presided. MI
Littlefelrs review of the tariff issues was
one that gave new phases TO much discussed
questions, putting them in clear and strlk'
ing light. The republicans of this place art
wide awake and full of enthusiasm.