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Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-03-24

greater demands upon the producing
class? 1t seems SO. Yet it would
also seem that the workers must be
more ignorant than "the ignorant
rich and the ignorant poor" to per-
NIT themselves to be deprived of the
right to control their property
theirs by the right of creation.
But Mr.. Hewitt told his hearers
that it was their especial mission to
show the people the difference be-
tween right and wrong. This was
very Ilattering to the assembled
alumni, and no doubt filled them
with sense of their Importance.
Said he:
at is the mission of you gentlemen
and Of all graduates of colleges to train
the intellects Of people 50 that they can
distinguish between right and wrong; so
that they can lay down sound premises
and draw Just conclusions from them,
and 20 reason out the adjustments that
must exist III order that every class may
have its rights and no class be deprived
of its rights
Karl Marx, Ferdinand Lasalle,
William Morris, II. NJ. Hyndman,
the late lamcntcd DR.. Douai, and
many others who have contributed
towards the proper training of the
peoples intellects We're graduates of
greater institutions of learning than
Williams College, and yet we are
persuaded that their sound premises
and Just conclusions are not accepted
by some people, namely, those whom
Mr.. Hewitt describes as the "ignor-
ant rich" though for that matter
many of them are more knayes than
fools.
On the other hand there are those
that are neither knaves nor fools
who recognize the teachings Of these
college graduate" us sound and in
accord with their experience as ex-
plotted creators of property, and
these in their turn are fulfilling a
mission, training the intellects of
their fellow workmen 50 that they
too may treason out the al justments
that must exist 50 that all may have
their rights" and be able to defend
them against the Intellectual exploit
crs who exhibit as brazcn an cffrontery
as the intellectual sophists who opal
term adouble sense ahoutrightsand
property and yet do not hesitate to
condemn those who would establish
those rights.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-03-24

the "belief" of Monsieur I. j.
Proudhon, who probably died before
he really knew what he believed
himself, well and good. We are not
possessed of that kind of daring.
But its a cunning challenge, and
its acceptance would be an effective
means Of wasting our time which
can be so much better employed.
We are not surprised, nor have we
expressed wonder that 81 Ego
should class myself AS one of his dis
ciples.' 1t is undoubtedly Il most
natural thing for the editor Of lib
erty to be II disciple Of contradictory
Proudhon. And comparing Marks
"Capital' with the "Bible," is sim
ply ridiculous. Marx is at least con-
sistent, for his work is not Il system
of economical contradictions, which
Proudhon's is by the writer's own
confession, and that is rs biblical as
it can be.
No, we prefer to clare" to refuse
the cunning challenge.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-03-24

is merely SO much additional profit
to them. The public owes nothing
to the companies.
1t IS the effect upon the employees
that concerns the thinking workers,
however, and it is for them to point
out to their frightened fellow work
men the true remedy for their mis-
fortune, which is not that electricity
IL soon to replace their labor, but
that the means of using the z eat
power and all means for labor are
in the hands of private individuals
who can refuse to employ them with
out any dotrimer to their own selfish
interests under the present CAPT
taIist system.
If the State were held responsible
for the well being of each citizen,
not ~ now understood to the extent
OF degraded panper charity, but as
Socialism points out, to the extent
Of furnishing him with ample means
of earning his livelihood and con-
tributing to the general capital, the
discovery Of new forces and the in
vention Of mechanical appliances
would not cause CONSERVATION to the
workers in any branch of industry;
on the contrary, such discoveries and
inventions would be hailed with de-
light by the people, and civilization
and s,ciety would grow apace.
Under present conditions what re-
ply can the Board of Aldermen of
New York make to the petition of
the 1000 employees of the street car
companies to refuse them permission
to use the electric motor? What
consolation and can they give if it is
demonstrated that the new driving
power is more absolutely under con-
troll Of the. engineer than harses are,
They can only tell them to seek 9TH
er employment, and that means more
competition among the workers in
other branches of industry, and lower
wages and worse conditions.
There is material enough for So
cialists to use in their arguments and
agitation; let them be Jealous and
persistent in their work, and they
will hasten the day Of Iabor's eman-
cipation.
Spread the light of Socialism. con-
tend for its imperishabe truths
wherever intelligent workmen may
be inclined to reason.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-03-24

Socialism leads to slavery or idleness.
-Capitali@ Editor.
Slavery for whom? When organ
lied society would provide work for
all, and an adequate reward therefor,
who would complain? Surely not the
men and women who now toll or
staryc for want of an opportunity to
earn u livelihood . Surely not the
professional men who offer their
services in the competitive market
and find few buyers. Not the will
ling, honest toilers; no! But the
vampires who subsist upon the labor
of others who form the aristocracy
of wealth and influence; they might
feel the healthy compulsion that
would ever say to them: Gle that
tolleth not neither shall he eat
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-03-24
NOTES..

The organization of so-called Gin
dependent workingmen's political
clubs" in various Western cities
shows that the old style politicians
are vending their chestnuts among
the green political babies. They'll
know after election, if they have any
intelligence at all, that they were sim
ply used to boost a few shrewd wire
pullers.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-03-24

Our subscribers and advertisers
will not lose by the untoward cir
cumstanccs, for their terms will be
extended one more number in
equity.
But we will say that we are per
fcctIy resigned to the coming Of
Spring.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-03-24
PROPERTY IN DANGER.


The Alumni Of Williams College
had Il rare treat one evening last
week, at their annual banquet.
New York : Mayor, eX-Congrcssman
Abram $. Hewitt, made IL speech
which was calculated to tickle their
vanity. Mr.. Hewitt showed that he
was aware of the fact that there were
some problems before the people.
One might almost suppose that he
recognized the presence of a social
question and a question of justice
and Of property when he said:
"The underlying principle Of all law is
that every man has right to control his
own individual actions and manage what
ever property he has accumulated in any
way he pleases. This great, vital right
is in danger, and in danger from two
classes-th ignorant rich and the ignor-
ant poor"
OF course, Mr.. Hewitt does not
inquire how the property was ac-
cumulated. He was perhaps brought
up under the tutelage of those who
advise the accumulation OF wealth,
no matter how, but "get money!"
No one will dispute that person
has right to do what he will with
his own provided he does not use it
to the detrlment of Others. But Mr..
Hewitt says "this great, vital right
is in danger" The right to manage
ones own property is not in greater
danger to day than it ever was; on
the contrary, we believe that the
time is fast approaching when prop
erty will be guaranteed more cffectu-
ally than ever. AS a first step to-
wards this end, it must first be de-
cldcd what gives one light to prop
erty. That is the "problem" now -
and it is this questioning which he
regards as dangerous to the "vestcd
rights" of the possessing class.
And, by the way, it would not be
50 bad, from our point of view, if we
mad to deal only with possessing
class rs such-it is the robbng class
we have to reckon with.
Now, it appears to us that mere
possession is not a sufficient guaran-
tee for proprietary right. A thief
may possess much that does not be-
long to him. Mr.. Hewitt speaks of
classes and there are classes There
are the creators of wealth, the work
ing class; and there are the purloin-
ers of wealth, the capitalist class.
Does Mr.. Hewitt mean to say that
the property rights OF the former are
in more danger today than ever:
We hope not. The present condition
of the working people is bad enough
they are robbed enough already,
and it is to be hoped that their ex-
ploters have reached the end of
their power.
Mr.. Hewitt thinks that the "right
to manage whatever property he has
nccumulated' is in danger from two
classes-the ignorant rich and the
ignorant poor This looks plaus-
IDLE, Both capitalists and paupers
are supported by the workers. Does
Mr.. Hewitt believe that these two
classes of dependents will make
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-03-24
ENTERED AT THE Posr orYIoE At NEW HAVEN, CON
EEcriour. A. SECOND GLASS NATTER
New HAVEN, MARCH "a, 1888.
AN EDITORIAL DIARY.

1t was the day before the blizzard.
We retired and slept the sleep Of the
Just in the fond assurance that the
next number of the WORKMEN' s
ADVOCATE would be dated March
II, 1883. When our eyes opened
the next morning We found that old
reprobate, Winter. spreading him
self cover the entire anatomy of
Spring.
MONDAY, MARCH II.
Showing! It's only a March
storm, and will soon be over. That's
all. Ye compositor reminds us that
our coal is nearly gone. The liend !.
Evening, Wen 60 home. The
typo ties his pants about his ankles
and locks brave. "lIave copy on
the hook, and look over those proofs.
Good night"
The door opens again to admit a
further warning. "Remember about
that coal y and he vanishes.
Tonight we don't reach home.
A good comrade gives us shelter.
TUESDAY, MARCH Is.
Whcw! No Compositor But
plenty of snow. Cold comfort.
We have on hand three days
supply of coal, q few, very few
dollars, and an intense desire to know
when the blizzard will depart
hence, and leave MS to pursue oul
innocent enjoyment of "llfe, Iibert,
and the pursuit of happiness" evel
handicapped as usual by the presenc,
of man-made distractions. 1t woul,
be beyond patient endurance if i
should appear that the coal trust
had made II combine with tn,
weather bureau. When it comes t,
such pass, we are inclined to thinl
that evolution in the line of combln
atlohs is progressing all too sud
denly.
But how about the next issue
Looks doubtful. A chattering, half
frozen caller says the storm is going
to last week. Very kind.
WEDNESDAY,, MARCH ii.
More snow cit comes from
above" and we "ought to be thank
full" Communication cut off. Tel
egraph lines down. Railroad,
blocked. Streets with mountain
drifts of snow. How are we to &c,
our forms to press? The teamstel
says he don't know.
THURSDAY, MARCH ID.
New Haven has had more than it
share of the "unearned increment. ;
No letters-no exchanges. But til,
sun is shining again, smiling serenely
The ADVOCATE should have beer
printed to-day, but it wasn't. If il
had been it could not have been dis
patched.
The cuts of Delescluze and Mar,
which were to have arrived are no
here, and-we 60 by boat to New
York to get them. There is n,
snow blockade on Long Island Sound
SATURDAY NIGHT.
No, We haven't got the ADVOCATE
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-03-24

In commenting upon our remarks
tisement the New Haven 1drOcute says;
"'The insinuation that labor papers which
contain the advertisement of the Cigar
makers Union Label are bought or bull
doZed comes with bad grace from indi-
vidual enterprises who depend upon
business, for an existence" We do not
insinuate, brother. We have the written
word Of Mr.. Strasser. The AFRO
cute seems to be like too many Of the
labor papers, an advocate of policy
Washington Craftsman.
Well, that's cool . But we should
like to see the written word of any
man that the WoRNMEN's ADVOCATE
is bribed or bulldozed. If we mis-
take not, being Socialists, we disa-
gree with most of our advertisers in
politics, and our readers, whether
they be editors of conservative labor
papers or radical Socialists will bear
US out when we say that we never
sailed under false colors. Our ban
ner might be torn in shreds, but
every shred would be complete
enough to be recognized as the flag
of all nations.'
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-03-24
WHAT OTHERS SAY.
THE CROWN PRINCE.

Establishments, assuredly, put
not their trust in Princes, and least
of all in Princes of the house of Ho-
henzoIlcrn; but in the case of the
Imperial Crown Prince of Germany
we can afford to join in the satisfac-
ton expressed by nearly the whole
civilized world at the favorable turn
which his illness seems at last to
have taken. Not only is he person.
ally d very good fellow, warrior
arverse from war, and a Prince of
decent habits and quiet life, but he,
as we'll as his wife, is opposed to that
policy of persecution of Social Demo-
Gratis which Prince Bismarck is 50
fond of. Rumor. indeed, says that
no one in Europe is more disappoint-
ed at the splendid fight the sick man
at San Reno has made against his
frightful malady than Bismarck.
More than this, it is very confidently
stated that Bismarck and Prince
William, in connection with that
cantlng humbug, Stoecker, have
been carrying on u vigorous intrigue
to put aside the Crown Prince and
pass on the succession to Prince
William, whose behavior towards his
father has been anything but credit
able to him. Thus for many reasons
1t would be well to see the Crown
Prince restored to health, strength
and Intluencr.-LOnd0n Jpaire.
"After the United States has gone
into the telegraph business, says the
Sun, "what is to prevent it from
gong INTO the railroad business, the
canal business, the steamship bust
ness" Nothing, so far as we can
see; not even the stock arguments
OF the S"n against the postal tele-
graph, for they will all have been
dlssIpated by the light of experience.
We are disposed to believe that the
need of preventing the government
from dong for the people any service
which it can do well is not 50 press.
ing as the SIN imagines. Winsfed
Press.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-03-24

In another column will be found a
suggestive article from the New York
Times on "The Envelope Trust and
the Government" in which the
Times seems to be surprised into
logical position on one phase Of
economies. The Times calls firm
Of envelope manufacturers "misled"
because they want to prevent the
government from selling stamped
envelopes. OF course, the manufac-
turers are only looking out for their
own private interests. The Times
thinks it curious that the Socialists
should have perceived the drift of
events, but it is not so curious after
all; The Socialists simply had no
reason to defend the competitive
system-they made honest inyestiga-
tons, and published their conclusions
without fear of losing patronage.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-03-24

The agreement to favorahly report the
Government monopoly telegraph bill is
indeiensihle. The measure cannot
be excused on sound Democratic
principles or on any plea of any
exigency of the times. < X
1t is perfectly plain that if the Govern
ment goes into telegraph business it must
also. assume charge of telephones, and
that there can be no end to the process
short of the socialism of absoutism.
The Commercial Advertiser of this city
makes happy hit in styling the Job
1.-The socialist telegraph bill. ~ Y. Star
(''dem.'"
Correct, William Dorshemer, cor
rect as to the tendency, at least,
though You express it in Indifferent
terms. And from the standpoint of
the so-called democratic" party
leaders most indefensible. What do
they want to know of progress and
economy? What do they care for
the interests of the people: Moth
my, absolutely nothing. Profit,
"boodle," a chance to rob the people
Is all they want, and by the asinine
stupidity Of their followers they'll
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1888-03-24

have it. Unfortunately for them
the people are learning to think for
themselves, and the eXIgences of
the times are III some degree favor
able to Socialism. The sunset of
Capitalism is heralded by the ruddy
glow in the Western sky. It's
beautiful sunset.
The Socialist SAYS to all the other peo-
pie in the world "If we get our way,
you shall do rs we do. You shall occupy
and Use property AS we decree; you shall
conduct your affairs according to our
rules; You shall do so much work, and
YOU shall receive SO much in return. -
y. y Purk.
The above is deliberate falsehood.
The editor of Puck knows it and,
like many another hlreling scribe,
perfumes himself for the paltry bride
his employers deign to give. The
Socialist is above all democrat.
He says that in the course of time
the people will desire and establisha
democratic, cooperative administra-
ton of industrial affairs. Now, why
do the employers of the editor of
Puch command their poor scribe to
tell such lies? 1t is plain that they
don't want the people to rulc-they
are satisfied to have the wealthy mi
nority rule.
The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-10-05
RAILROAD ACCIDENTS.
Conditions Under which No Blame Can BE
Attached to Train-AIen.


Attached to Train-Men.
1t is quite the fashion to charge that
all railway accidents are either the re-
suit Of carelessness or incompetency
on the part of railway employees or Of
criminal parsimony on the part OF rail-
way corporations. When a train is
deraiIed or falls through a bridge the
universal demand is that somebody
shall be punished for having caused
the tragedy through a sin of omission
or commission.
While in the most cases the popular
belief on this subject is probably cor
rect, there are notable exceptions to
this rule. The late accident Of the
Erie railway, near Shohola, was doubt
less one of these exceptions. 4 rock,
lOosened by heavy rains, had slid down
the mountains side on the east-bound
tracks. A freight train encountered
the rock in the darkness and the loco
motive was thrown on the west-bound
track. Before a flag could be sent out
or a signal OF any kind made, the west
I bound Chicago express dashed into the
/ derailed locomotive, and with its load Of
/ human and other freight was precipi-
/ tated down the steep declivity. Nc
/ human precautions short of the cree
4 tion az a barrier high enough and
/ strong enough to have resisted and
stemmed a sliding mountain would
have availed to prevent it.
The fact that an occasional accident
/ Of this kind occurs, should lead K
propers discrimination in matter o
/ fault-fnding with railway employees
and corporations on this subject Boil
should be held to strict accountability
for all preventable accidents. But the
/ fact still remains that accidents vii
/ sometimes occur to fast-moging traini
that no human foresight avails to pre-
vent. Indiscriminate denunciation i
such cases is entirely out Of place am
does more harm than good--Ehttadet
plJ5s Times.
The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-10-05
"A LITTLE NONSENSE"

An Irishman recently spoke OF a
man who tried every way, but couldn't
commit suicide to save his life.-Puc6-
A mother who does not want her
boy to run off to sea should use her
spanker sparingly and be economical
with her Ocean.
Little Bess-''Fred, I'm to write
a composition on dogs. Tell me some
thing. about dogs" Fred - ''Well,
aeas are always about dogs."-Rhifae-
beck Gazette.
The meanest pun ever made in the
world was when Colonel PIumfull asked
Baggsby what made him so horse, and
he said that he had caught colt
Georgia Cracker.
-Estelle - "What does 'Kismet'
meang" Hugh-''It is Turkish and
means kiss me- The It is a typo
graphical error" (They commune in
/ Turkish. Thine.
-"Can some little boy tell me what
animals lie in weight for their foodP"
said the teacher, and little Johnny
Binks piped out; "Please, teacher, the
coal dealers. boston Bulletin.
Prof. Baldpate Cat the Philoso-
phical Club, continuing the argument)
Now, take away the women, and
what would followP" Female Voice
1.-The men, of course. "-Iot0'1 Topics
Harry, you ought not to throw
away nice bread like that; you may
want it some day" ''Well, mother,
should I stand any better chance of
1 7 Klgs.
change
Can you tell me. asked a pun
dit. s.why a conundrum that nobody
can guess is like the ghost?" "Shall
4 I tell you now or next month";" Now,
if YOU please well. sir. sooner on
later. everybody must give it up"
-Father-'Boy, I've a good notion
to pay you that whipping / owe YOU
Son-'.Now, look here, pop, you never
pay any body else in town what yol
owe them, and / don't see why yor
should make an exception in my case.
Golden Days.
-Pa-'.What would you like to b,
when you grow up, johnny" John
nv think III be a soldier" 'Yol
might get killed" who by?" "Bl
the enemy, OF course" We'll, then
/ guess / had better be the enemy. =
Teas sifttngs.
Every youth who would become
thorough business man must appl.
himself to the task of mastering th'
details of some line OF trade A cord
age store would make an excellen
place IN which to learn the ropes
Detroit Free Press.
.--s.Daar mer' exclaimed Stiggins
THAT new surgeon gave SquantuTn'
. bow a new lip from the child's owl
/ cheek. What a painful operation !
8 must have beenf' I've had pair 0
: lips taken from my cheek more thai
2 once replied Mrs. stiggins, "and ]
1 wasn't a painful operation at all.
you seem TO have quite a sun
in volfr bank, Bobby" remarked tn
visitor Yes said Bobby, IN
a gives me ten cents a week Tor comm
t 70 the table with clean hands an
Z face. Ten cents Is o good deal G
3 money for little boy 20 earn ever
a week Yes. ma'am. but ] have I
n DO d large amount Of work for i. =
], ~ z San.
The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-10-05

20 make &c look as lonely, desolate and
haunted as the most devout believer
in ghosts could desire.
The road wound round the fence,
but there was a short cut through the
premises which our escort preferred
to take, He laughed at our fears and
led the way over the. fence, 50 we were
compelled to follow aaoleq1s UoIeals. The
path was so narrow we moved il single
file, and the ground so covered with
pine needles our horses feet made no
sound,
The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-10-05

Rosa Wiss, a young girl Of Meri-
dian, Miss, had Eve cents given her in
a joke as a birthday present. She
bought yard of calico with it, and
made a sun-bonnet. which she sold for
forty cents. This she invested in more
calico, made it up. sold the garments
and reinvested the capital until she
had ten dollars. With this she bought
potatoes, planted them, paid for the
cultivation of her crop, for gathering
and carting to town, and sold it for
forty dollars clear profit.
The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-10-05
Letter from the Ex-Sheriff of chau-
tauoua County, New York.
MAYvTrLE. N. Y, Dec. 2, 1885,

am glad to say, from long personal ex-
perience with ALLCoCK's Porous PLAsTERs,
that am able to endorse all the good things
that have ever been said about them and
supplement these by saying that frankly
believe their value can not be estimated.
Their breadth of usefulness is unlimi ted,
and for prompt and sure relief to almost
every ache and pain that flesh Is heir to,
no other remedy, in my opinion, either ex-
ternal or internal, equals them in certainty
and rapidity. have used them at one time
for rheumatism, another for backache,
again for bronchitis, always with the same
result speedy cure.
L. T. HARRINGTON.