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Workmen's advocate., 1888-11-24
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delegates will take broader and truer view of the subject, and show that it Is not the excess of wealth, of production, but the principle of proht-mongering that is to blame. If we produced for use ard not for profit, we could not pro duce too much It will be easy, when on this topic, to indicate that the only remedy is to be found in the natonali. zation of industry But it is not of any great use speculating as to the tone and direction the debates are likely to take. We only appeal to our continental friends to argue these points in calm and scientific manner The passionate Reclamation sometimes spplauded where strong revolutionary instinct exists will have but little influence over the trades union delegates. They must be driven into a corner by logical reason ing, by the force of facts and figures, and not by sentimental and passionate appeals to that righteous discontent they unfortunately do not feel, Many of the English delegates are very comfortably situated; they are privileged in the en- loyment of comparatively large share of this worlds goods; and most of them are not in the least inclined to take the lead in revolutionary agitation. It will only be by the force of public opin- ion and of the economic developments of the industrial world that they may be compelled to take forward steps, or else yield the place to others more courag- eous, more enlightened, and less selfish"
 This Congress will no doubt fur nish material for the consideration of the International Workmen's Congress, to be held in Switzerland next year. But, nevertheless, such
 international congresses are expen- sive affairs for workingmen. The opinion seems to be. however, that although "'they come high, we must have them.
Workmen's advocate., 1888-11-24
THE SlAVE-DRIVlNG DEACON. Parsons, the Pauper Labor C0ntrac.
 tor, Caught in the Act.

The notorious Yankee slave-driver, .. T. Parsons, of Northampton, Mass, has at last fallen into the clutches of the law, Last Wednesday Parsons started from home with one of his white slaves, Il thinly clad, half-starved Polander for this city, where, as he says, he intended to send the man to New York to get rid of him. To make sure that the man did not escape, Parsons fastened an iron chain about his bare ankle and pad locked him to the wagon seat and in this manner drove into Holyoke. For more than an hour he left the poor fel. low alone in the wagon, barefooted, and with only Il thin shirt and overalls to protect him from the keen wintry air. After standing the cold until his teeth chattered and his face became fairly purple, he wrapped an old horse blanket around his shoulders to keep from freezing to death. In this condition he was found by crowd of sympathetic llolyokers They notified the Chief of Police, who released the captive and promptly put Parsons behind the bars on q 'Hdl S' VI hASdull dlii idIsc HlipIiSOu ment of his hireling. Public indignation throughout the city was so great that at one time 1t looked as though lynch law would step in, but wiser counsel pre- vailed, and no real violence was offered.
 Parsons is deacon of Northampton church, and has for years imported emi- grants from New York and bound them out under iron-clad contracts to farmers through Western Massachusetts, realiz- ing Sl0 head on each. So rank has be- come his labor bureau that the Com missioners have refused to allow him in Castle Garden, and it is only few months ago that the Associated Press special agent, Mr. w. II. Spear, un- earthed incidents of the most outrageous cruelty growing out of Parsons pauper contracts, the publication of which called him before the Congressional committee. Since then he has been little heard of until this last outrage, which has aroused indignation throughout western Massa- chusetts. Parsens secured bail, but as we go to press he is before the Court, where if is hoped he will get some ade- uuate recognition
Workmen's advocate., 1888-11-24
LONDON CONGRESS.
How the Trades IniOnists Must be
 Argued into Socialism.

London Justine thus considers the proposed Trades Union Congress to be held in London:
 "We still continue to receive favorable reports concerning the Congress. The English trades unions are taking an eX- traordinary interest in the matter, Never have so many delegates put in an appearance at any gathering save the annual national congresses. This is for tunate, for the greater the number pres ent the greater will be the educational work that must result. Strange to say, the Parliamentary Committee have themselves inscribed on their circulars of invitation question which clearly demonstrates the necessity of Socialism. We allude to the third question: L. C., The limitation of production by means of reducing the hours of labor" In other words, 1t has come to this, that to enable workmen to receive little more pay 1t Is proposed to reduce the sum total of national wealth. The greater the production, the greater the glut in the market, then employers have no difficulty in reducing salaries. Lessen production. do not let the marke. be overstocked, then it is easier to strike for an increase in salary. Our trades unionist political economists can see no further than this. Certainly the foreign
Workmen's advocate., 1888-11-24

purely political one, or should it eman- ate from the industrial organizations; and which demands-should be princi. pally made by political organization if he same IS to be successful
 If we had not faith in the Social ist Labor Party we would desert it. If we believed that the industrial organizations, as such, could take a leading part in politics, then we should ''trY it once more.' The Socialist Labor Party is already an outgrowth, so to speak, of indus trial organization, and its immedi- ate increase will no doubt come from graduates of the industrial school. It must not be forgotten, however, that but small portion of the people in ths country are in- side of industrial organizations. Amerlcans-and we refer to that large contingent of native birth and parentage-are predlsposed against trades unions just as much as they are against the Socialist Party. Now, the question is-- which scheme of emancipation is most likely to attract the intelligent American workman (the brain worker as well as the farmer and mechanic) the trades union scheme of raising wages under the wage system, or the Socialist scheme of abolishing "the cause whence evil comes?'
 We believe that we know our own country we'll enough to say that Gronlund's "Co-operativc Common wealth" and Rellamy's Looking Backward" have already made a profound impression, and the So- calist Labor Party's Platform is an epltome of the inevitable co-opera tive commonwealth, so ably DOT trayed by those favorite authors, while the Socialist Labor Party is the undisputed militant organiza- ton which boldly and faithfully propagates those ideas and supports its propaganda in a manner which all Americans acknowledge to be a proof of good faith-political activ- lty in strict accordance with the principles of the Party and under the Party s name.
 Let it be remembered, also, that the trades union and K. of l.. movements have not existed merely for those who were members of those organizations. Unconsciously others have acquired the essential ethics of those movements, while they may have escaped the necessary evils ap- pertaining thereto, It must there fore not be surprising to find that many such will become Socialists without having gone through the primary classes of the parochial n- dustrial school, however much they may be indebted to it's influence.
 Besides it may be well to consider also that it Is extremely doubtful if the labor movements represented in the K, of l.. and American Fedora tion of Labor are free enough to enter into a political labor move, ment as organizations.
 After all, when you thInk the matter over, there is but one labor party, one true labor movement, and that is unequivocally Socmlistc,
Workmen's advocate., 1888-11-24
NEW SCANDINAVIAN PAPER.

To the Aghts and Sections:
 As we are about to issue the first number of Scandinavian Socialist paper, all comrades, and especially the agents, are requested to send us the addresses of Scandinavian com rades and workmen of their &C., quaintance.
 For the Society for the Distribu- ton of Scandinavian Literature,
 THE CoR. SECRETARY. N Send addresses to Comrade K. P. Wig. 444 Adams street, northeast, Minneapolis, Minn.
Workmen's advocate., 1888-11-24

Bhaks-Hello. Jinks, glad to see you at the club once more. Wife gone away, eh
 Jmks-No; she got back.-Er.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-11-03
THE OWNER OF SOIL.
Why He Is the Preserver of a Fresh
Generous National Character.

why He Is the Preserver of Fresh
Generous National Character.
The man who stands upon his own
soil, who feels, by the laws of the land
in which he lives, that he is the right
full and exclusive owner OF the land
which he tills, is, by the constitution
of our nature, under wholesome infu-
ence, not easily im5ibed from any other
source Other things being equal he
feels, more strongly than any other
person, the character of a man as the
lord of an inaniNlate world. OF this
great and wonderful sphere, which
fashioned by the hand of God, and up
held by His power, is rolling through
the heavens, q part is hls-hls, from
the center to the sky. 1t is the space
on which the generation moves in its
round of duties, and he feels himself
connected by ,-isible link with those
who follow him, and to whom he is to
transmit home
Perhaps his farm has come down to
him from his fathers; he can trace their
footsteps over the scenes Of his daily
labors. The roof which shelters him
was reared by those to whom he owes
his being. Some interesting domestic
tradition is connected with every en-
closure. The favorite tree was planted
by his fathers hand. He sported in
boyhood beside the brook which still
winds through the meadows. Through
the field lies the path to the village
school of early days. He still hears
from his window the voice of the Sab
bath bell which called his fathers to
the house of God; and near at hand is
the spot where his parents are laid
down to rest, and where, when his
time has come, he shall be laid by his
children.
These are the feelings of the owners
of the soil. Words can not inspire
them; they flow out of the deepest
fountains of the heart; they are life
springs of fresh, healthy and gener-
Gus national character.-N Y. Ledger.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-11-03
FARM AND PRESIDE.

Potatoes should be well dried be-
fore storing, that they may not gather
moisture sufficient to decay easily.
Swedish turnips, parsnips and car
riots are all excellent for fattening hogs.
They will be relished better cooked
than raw.
"A little green food, few apples,
beets, potatoes or other roots given to
the COW occasionally will help to keep
her healthy and maintain the flow of
milk.
In laying in stock of preserved
fruits it is economy to remember no
amount of heat and sugar can render
fruit better and more healthful than in
its natural, ripe state.
According to some experiment re-
Gently made, cattle fed on hay with
other food increased in live weight
more than those fed with ensilage, but
those fed with ensilage gave more and
better milk.
There is a scientific reason why a
green crop of any sort, even weeds, is
more profitable for land than black
fallow. Without it, nitrogen, the most
valuable constituents of plants, and es.
pecially of wheat, can neither be de-
veloped nor retained in the soil.
Winter pears should be left on the
trees as long as safe from frost, then
placed on tray in cool cellar, COW
cred to keep the air still about them.
The proper cellar temperature is few
degrees above freezing. AS soon as
the pears show color remove to q warm
room to develop full flavor, still
wrapped or covered.-N Y. Tribune.
Unless the shocks of corn are made
firm in the field they will be blown
down. A little extra care in shocking
will save much loss in fallen shocks.
Whenever possible haul the shocks to
the barn, as corn fodder is always in
jured to a certain extent, no matter
how well it may be shocked.
Scale insect on plants such as the
oleanders, the fragrant olive, roses,
ADDITIONS, etc, is one of the most diff
cult pests to overcome, and no single
application of any remedy can be
trusted to eradicate it. A remedy that
has been favorably reported upon is a
mixture of white hellebore powder,
with dissolved soap, thoroughly rubbed
on, care being taken to remove every
scale from stems and twigs, as well
as the broad surface of the leaves. Re-
peat the use of the mixture at intervals
of a week or two till all danger is past.
-Beefsteak, Spanish style: Lay a
slice of upper round steak, rather more
than two inches thick, on pie-dish,
leaving on the rim of suet. Add a very
little water, and haste every ten
minutes for thirty minutes, baking in a
moderate oven. Take it out and cover
with a layer of sliced onions; bake
fifteen minutes; cover with layer of
sliced tomatoes, and bake again for
fifteen minutes; sprinkle over it two
grated spoonsful of grated cheese, and
place in the oven long enough for the
cheese to melt. There will be a thick,
rich gravy on it deliciously favored
WITH the onions and tomatoes.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-11-03
A VALUABLE CROP.
why Rye Ranks High in More Respec
Than One.

Why Rye Ranks High in More Respects
Than One.
Rye is a crop that can be made to
render more service to the farmer than
any other, yet it is more frequently
overlooked and discarded than il
should be. 1t is a plant that not only
endures the cold of winter and the
heat of summer, but it will grow on
the richest soil or the poorest sandy
land. In some sections it is really the
clover of sandy soils, for without its
aid the advantages of green manuring
would be unavailable. Even the seed
is cheap, while the cultivation neces-
sary is very little compared with other
crops. As a profitable grain crop it is
behind oats, wheat, barley and corn,
but the straw is more valuable than
that of any other crop, for which it is
sometimes grown alone.
Leaving out the value of rye as a
grain crop entirely, it still ranks high
in more ways than one. The fact that
it can be sown in the fall and made to
produce late supply of green food
after other grasses have ceased grow
ing, should prompt farmers to devote a
space to rye every season, but its use
fulness extends further. The severe
cold of the hardest winters will not in
jure it, and early in the spring, long
before grass begins to grow, rye APP
pears in its green condition to afford a
supply of succulent heritage to the
stock at tine when it is most needed.
1t allows tie stock the privilege of
eating off the early growth, and when
the grass appears and the rye is no
longer required, it will grow out again
and make crop of grain. 1t can then,
in early spring, if preferred by the
farmer, be plowed under instead of be-
ing allowed to seed, and it will pro-
vide an excellent manure for the corn
crop.
In one respect rye is a cheap crop
because it requires no land for its
growth, to a certain extent. That is,
if the seed is sown in the fall on land
intended for corn in the spring, and
the rye turned in before planting corn.
the rye simply holds the land that
would otherwise be unoccupied during
the winter. 1t is also excellent on the
land intended for potatoes, and as it
assists in keeping down weeds, it saves
much labor in that respect.
As rye can be pastured at nearly all
stages of growth and can be turned
under as a green manurial agent at any
time, the farmer who fails to SOW it
will deprive himself and his stock of a
most valuable plant, and, as it can be
seeded down at any time at this season,
the land for that purpose should be
prepared without delay Of course it
thpiyes best on rich land, but even the
poorest soil should be sOwn to rye
rather than leave itunoccupied.
NeW YOrber.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-11-03
Wash-Board Statistics.

A travelling agent of one of the
largest wash-bOard factories in the
United States gave a reporter the fol-
lowing interesting statistics and infOr-
nation. He said that millions of
wash-boards are made and sold in the
United States every year, and at least
100000 are sold yearly between the
Allegheny mountains and Missouri
river. There is one factory which
turns out over million, and at least
two factories which make 700, 600 and
100000 year. There are at least
twenty varieties of wash boards, and
the best are made in the West. The
Eastern factories make their wash
boards out of pine. Hard wood is UNI
doubleday the best. Pine is soft, and
white pine is too expensive. The
poorer kinds can be bought as low as
80 cents a dozen Wholesale; these are
single wash-boards for family use.
The better kinds cost 1926 per dozen
wholesale, and double washboards-
that is that have zinc edges on both
sides-cost much more, retailing at
so cents apiece for the best. Laundry
sizes of this description cost much
more. The first wash-boards were
made entirely of wood, and our wash
women used to pound the dirt out Of
clothes with a stick, by laying them on
the board. The first wash-boards made
of zinc were put upon the market
about twenty-five years Cleveland
Le0der.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-11-03

If the ground is damp one-horse
pillow should be run through the spaces
between the strawberry rows in order
to allow the surplus water to flow off
in winter. Strawberries are partial to
somewhat damp locations, but in the
winter and early spring, when heavy
rains cause the water to stand on the
plants, it is injurious. The frost will
also heave up the plants if the ground
is too wet.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-11-03
Ewing en- the Reputation of Others.

rake everything that I have butmy good
name; leave me hat and am content" So
salo the philosopher. So say all manufac-
turers OF genuine articles to that horde of
lmltalors which thrives upon the reputation
OF others. The good name of ALLCoCK's
POROUS PLAsTERs has induced many adven-
| turers to put in the market limitations that
are not only lacking in the best elements of
the genuine article, but are often harmful
in their effects.
Inc public should be on their guard
against these frauds, and, when an external
remedy is needed, be sure to insist upon
having ALLCoCK's Porous PLASTER.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-11-03
To Take French Leave.

Usltant, chills and fever, to do this, we
would be fortunate. But while we can't ex-
sctlly make it 'cut and rum we can uproot
is hold upon the system in time with Hos
!, Pfters SSmach Bitters. This is known
fsAasyr malaria is periodical caller 1t
I'd IA matter of wide information that
the MCers cures biiousness, dyspepsia,
Qebllittahd rheumatism.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-11-03

Mrs. Malaprop has come to the
front again; she was heard telling a
friend recently that the State of New
York had passed a law providing for
the execution of criminals by the Elec-
toraI College s Bazar.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-11-03

A SoRThroat or Cough, if suffered to
progress, often results IN an incurable
throat or ing trouble. "BrotUWs Bronchial
1r0cheS" gre instant relief.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-11-03

A "BRoTH OF A BOY ought to make
good "supe." -Hupe,'S lazar.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-11-03

Why is the vowel the only one
sounded3 Because all the others are in
audible.-N. Y. Mail and Express.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-11-03

A coUNTER irritant-The customer who
overhauls but never buys.-Tdme.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-11-03

Now THAT they have machines for row
ing on wheels there may yet be an Inven-
ton that will enable q man to paddle his
own canoe without getting into deep
water -Bdltim0re american.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-11-03

AN after-dinner speech-''How much is
my bill?"-lGrcIant Traveller
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-11-03

Actors, Vocaists, Pubic Speakers praise
Hale's Honey Of Horehotnd and Tar
Pixies Toothach Drops Ore in one minute.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-11-03
. Delighted with it's

The Buclt-Thorn is far ahead of all other wire
fencing, and superior to the best of them be-
cause stock can see it at q distance, and so do
not run into it and get injured, as is often the
case with barb wire. 1t sells itself, and am
delighted with it.
F. H. MINNEMAN, Sunman, Ind.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-11-03

IF afflicted with Sore ENs use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it.25c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-11-03

THE washerwoman, like the poet, spends
good deal of time over a line and finds
life full of hard rubs.-BOstOn Courier
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-11-03

IF young lady's maiden aim is success
full she has no maiden nane-D3troU Free
Press
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-11-03

SOME men are always willing to stand up
for the ladies excepting, perhaps, in d
horse car. - YOnkerS Statesman
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-11-03

II is claimed that all absconding cash
iers are ex-checker players Duluth Para
grdpher.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-11-03

A GREAT yarn-the Golden Fleece
Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-11-03

THE typwriter has banished much bad
writing, BIT it can't overcome the bad
spelIng.-l O. Pic@pIte.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-11-03

TINE is short, but the tallest man can
never get ahead of it.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-11-03

Send youaddress for a FREE BOOK on
the Liver, its Diseases and Treatment, to
DR. Sanford,b 3l Broadway, New York
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-11-03

SOMETIMES in trade man kicks when
there is nothing to boot Boston Post
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!. TshfNE,rrn erRli Smpensation( in all things
: kew. fthe price the SIN Her the ton of
W ? Euening Sun
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-11-03

MAMA fellow who is whole-souled has
to go toa shoemaker and get half-soled.-
DansuilkBreeze.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-11-03

HE Portrait painter generally gets his
pay partially in advance. He is thus al
ways drawing head.-Lded
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-11-03

noble men and women. The simple
but effective remedies which carried
them to green old age are now repro
duced in Warmers "Tippecanoe," and
Warmers Log Cabin Sarsaparilla and
other Log Cabin Remedies.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-11-03

NITRATE of silver-he change paid for
half price telegram.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-11-03

HE man who brings suits is always
somewhat sad. There is something plain
WI about him. Pittsburgh Chronicle
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-11-03

The science of tunneling is an ex-
acting one. One who engages in it
must understand the hole business
Binghan1ton Republican.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-11-03

The exercising of horses just before 6
race is the preamble.-Phts5ugh Chronicle
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-11-03

SILETfE is never more golden than when
the sileH partner has boodle.-Net0 HaUen
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-11-03

WORDS of cheer - Euraht Tigeri-
Texas STtin0s.
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IVY onsense-a humorous clipping
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SMlTH-Well, now, old fellow, 1 am glad
lsIruck up with you. You sit right down
ana Write to B. F. johnson & Co., of Rich
mono, Va, and they will put you in way
70 MAKE money faster than you ever did be-
nttie correspondence with them and now
longer now.