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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-25
A KINGDOM OF III PEOPLE.
A Pitcairn Island Ruler and His Handful Of
Loyal Subjects.

Loyal Subjects.
NEW YORK, May A.-The first news from
Pitcairn Island received in a long time was
brought in this morning by the British bark
Mikado, Captain Brum, from Altala. On jan
uary 20 the Mikado left Altala for this port
loaded with spices. She came to an anchor on
Pitcairn Island on February IA, and In the
evening naval fiotilla, consisting Of half
dozen canoes under the command OF the
chief of the island, put of from shore and
boarded her.
The chief, who is ful1-fedged King, said
that his subjects now numbered III people.
They lived on fruits and fish. both Of which are
plentiful. Exchanges Of soap, salt meat and
other ship stores were made for fruit and fresh
fish. and the Mikado left the King to rule his
u7 subjects
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-25

PHrLADELPHrA, May A-A horse belonging
to Charles Tanna. an oyster dealer OF No. Sls
West Girard avenue, committed suicide last
night The animal was hitched in front Of No.
l2S Allen street, and, suddenly making plunge,
he broke loose and ran deliberately into an open
cul1ert on Germantown road, breaking his neck
and one Of his hinu legs.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-25
Very Doubtful.

From the New York World.l
"Prof." Virgins. the misht weather prophet
of Canada, says that Pennsylvania will have
severe earthquake on August II. 1904 The
idea that Philadelphia may get shaking up Is
years from now is encouraging though doubt
fu1
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-25

The Land Leagues books seem to be de-
veloping almost as strong taste for wan
dering as the once famous No. 1 Of Irish
plotters, who was sought for and found in
almost every quarter Of the globe.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-25
Laura BrldRemuu.

BOSTON, May 24.-Laura Bridgeman, deaf dumb
and blind from years of age, made widely
famous by Charles Dickens in his ..American
Notes. :, also by many public references TO her
wonderful intelligence. died to-day at the South
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-25
Colonel Nicholas Smith a. a Msddlsr.

The domestic troubles Of ME and Mrs.
Nathan Appleton, OF Boston, are being pretty
thoroughly discussed by Brooklyn people who
knew Mrs. Appleton as Miss Jennie Oyington,
Although Miss Ovington was regarded as re-
markably beautiful and amiable by Brooklyn
society, most of her acquaintances had mis-
givings about her future happiness when she
became Mrs. Appleton. Mr.. Appleton was
bachelor Of so at the time Of the marriage.
Miss Ovington liked about everything that Mr..
Appleton disliked, and neither one changed
after their marriage. All the 0vingtons, how
ever, are looking for the scalp Of Colonel
Nicholas Smith, Horace Greeley's son-in-law,
who in newspaper paragraph recently accused
Mrs Appleton Of wilfulness, selfshness. con-
ceit, and of having married Mr.. appleton for
money. Colonel Smiths dislike Of the Owing
ton family dates from the time when Mrs.
Appleton's father refused to pay his bill for
services as best man at the famous 0yington
wedding in New York some time ago.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-25
LEFT HIS NOSE ON BOARD.
A Sword Fish Attacks q Vessel, Leaving
Hia Sword in Its Side.

PHILADELPHIA, May A-The nose Of an
immense sword fish was found yesterday stick
ing from the side Of the bark Virginia L. Stat
ford. from Barbados, now discharging cargo
of sugar at South street wharf. The fish had
struck the vessel on the port side abaft the
mizzen rigging during the voyage, and the
sword had entered one of the seams, forcing
out the oakum and penetrating through Lne
side of the vessel into the cargo.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-25
The last shall be First.

From the Baltimore American.1
A shoemaker generally reverses the usual or.
der of things. because he always begins his
work with the last piece first
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-25

THE reports in this city and Baltimore
indicate that this is the season for finding
out that the previous work on Government
buildings must be done over again.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-25
Making Rome Howl with n Lemon.

From the Detroit Free Press.1
Up to the time Of Pliny lemons were consid-
cred deadly poison. but old Pin squoze one
into bowl. made glass Of lemonade and
drank it with q "hahE' and all Rome got up
and hoWled
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-25

The people of Oklahoma should stop to
reflect that land titles founded in mob law,
are not likely to enhance in value, as they
grow up with the country.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-25
/. Tbere Are Be,ter ThIus. in Life,

From the Minneapolis Tribune.l
The divorced wife OF Chicago man has mar
ried baron, which shows that there are better
things in life than being nobleman.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-25
EMPIRE CITY CHIT-CHAT.


NEW YORK, May 24--Trouble Is again brew
ing in Colonel Elliott r. Shepard's Fifth Ave
nue. Stage Company. Ever since Colonel
Shepard and his friends obtained the majority
of the company's stock, some months ago, they
have, it is said, ridden rough shod over their
opponents. The minority stockholders have
decided that Colonel Shepard must 90. They
viii offer him double the market vaiue Of his
stock to get out Of the company, and II he
won't get out Voluntarily they win freeze him
out
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-25
Pazinr DearIy for HIs Doc.

Colonel Erhardt has had this notice posted
on the Custom House: "one dog, seized on the
steamship Queen will be sold at auction to the
highest bidder on May g." This dog has been
an Improbable investment for Uncle Sam. His
board st bonded warehouse since his confis-
cation has cost GIG, and the auction expenses
will be So He will probably bring at auction
about one-half the cost Of selling him, but he
had to be held Just two months and sold pub
licIy to satisfy the requirements Of the law.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-25
Proved Her Father Crazy.

The Surrogate set aside to-day the win Of
Elias Kahn. which has been in litigation nearly
one year. Last August Kahn killed himself
and his wife with q dagger. He left property
valued at $4,000. His win, drawn in February,
1850, directed that g. 800 Of his estate should 90
to Hebrew charitable societies and $4,000 TO
the children of his two eldest daughters. His
youngest daughter. Mrs. Bella Moot, was cut
o q with $40 because she had married against
her fathers wishes Mrs. Moot contested the
will on the ground that her father was insane
when he made IL. She proved that during the
whole week at the close Of which he drew up
his will he thought she was trying to poison
him and refused to eat. The Surrogate held
that she proved her father to have been insane
throughout the last three years Of his life.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-25
David WIN Meet Grover.

Governor David B. Hill to-day accepted the
invitation of the Young Mems Democratic
Club to attend the banquet to Grover Cleye-
land next Monday evening.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-25
MIR. Hall VIII See the Tall Tower.
The Republican Committee.

Chairman George Won Bonnhorst said yester-
day that he expects to call the new Republican
County Committee together some time this
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-25
Views ON Various Things.
It Was Only n Joke.

A week or more ago gentleman entered the
headquarters Of the Constitutional Amend
ment Association and remarked;
"The liquor people expect to carry Allegheny
county by 10000 majority"
"Well," returned a gentleman present, with
humorous solemnity, I'VE will try to hold them
down to Il, ,0O0"
This Is said to be the whole foundation for a
story published yesterday, to the effect that the
Prohibitionists conceded Allegheny county to
the liquor people by $4,000 majority.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-05-25
The Prohibition Campaign.

Joseph D. Weeks said yesterday that there
was strong feeling in favor of prohibition just
about the time the amendment resolution
passed the Legislature. Everybody felt elated
and hopeful. Then came afeeling of depres-
sion which is again wearing away 'and," said
Mr.. Weeks, ''the feeling is now stronger than
it ever was. Only few counties remain to be
Organized and in those the work of organiza-
tion will soon be completed. The prohibition
feeling, especially in Western Pennsylvania,
is very strong"
Workmen's advocate., 1889-11-16
DIRECTORY OF AMERICAN SECTIONS s

ALBANY, Organizer Jos. Gillian, 49 Jefferson street Meeting every first and third Tues day evening at Cecilia Hall 4S5O Alexander street
 BALTIMORE Meeting every Sunday at s o'clock p. m. at Turner Hall, 416 E, Baltimore street; free discussion every meeting. Ira Dean, 1l04 E. Preston street. Organizer, c. Fleisch man, 1422 Bank street. BOSTON, MASS Public agitation meetings at G. A. R. Hall, GIG Washington street, every Sun day evening at 7.30 o'clock. Free to all Bus meetings, first Tuesday evenings In each month, at Nassau st. Organizer, Mrs, $. II, Merrifeld,S Nassau street, Bos ton Recording Secretary, Daniel Lynch, 55 Yeoman street, Roxbury. BRooKLYN-Amercan Section meets every Tues day evening at the Labor Lyceum. Organ izer, Gustav Schaefer, 146 Leonard st. CHIcAGo-Business meeting every sunday af- ternoon, o'clock, at Greifs Hall, 54 Lake street. Organizer, Bernhard Berlyn, G026 Green street, Engewood, Cook Co.,, IL CINCINNATI Regular meeting second Monday evening of each month at Central Turn Hall Organizer, Jacob Hemler, l59 Loth street.
 KANSAS CITY, Mo.-Organizer, Wm. Feske, I50i Walnut street.
 LYNN, MAss. Organizer, George R. Peare, S1 Jefferson street.
 MINNEAPOLIS Scandinavian Section, Agitation Meetings, every second and fourth Mon days in each month. Business Meetings, every first and third Monday, Organizer, P, Pedersen, P o. Box 1OA. NEW YORK. American section; Agitation meet ings every Monday evening at 25 East Fourth street Organizer, August Deabar, 25 East Fourth street
 NEW HAVEN, CoNN.-Meetings at WoRKMEN's ADVOCATE office 1st and 3rd Friday of each month
 NEW ORLEANs-Meeting every first Sunday in month in the house of Comrade Beck, 105 Bordeaux st.
 PHlLA ADELPHIA, PA. - Agitation meetings every Tuesday evening at Morning Star Hall, northeast corner of Ninth and Calfowhill streets. Secretary, Jul. Neeker, All Vine street, Organizer, W. II. Bishop, 919 Sar- tain street.
 PHILADELPHIA, PA.-Flemlsh Section meets First Sunday in each month, 1906 Germantow ave De Bruyn, 1915 Warnock st. PHuA DELPHIA, PA--French Branch meets every second Saturday at Weisser's Hall. Louis CrOcaert, Sec, 29i4 Oriana st PROVIDENCE k I.-Meeting first Sunday of each month, o'clock D. m, Slade's Building Room g. Organizer, Franklin Burton, 5 Sampson av
 SACRAMENTO, CAL.-Meets every Tuesday even ing at TG o'clock at Humboldt Hall, cor Ninth and L streets. Organizer, L. C. Fry, 5i5 K street
 SAN FRAkcIsco--Pubic meeting every Wednes day night, 39 Fourth Street Organizer, T. Ross Martin, CPS Clay street. The Directory of sixty German American Sec tons will be found in DER SOCIALIST.
Workmen's advocate., 1889-11-16
THEY INSULT THE FLAG.

The Morganites were badly stung by the remark in the WoRKMEN's ADvo- CATE, that instead of preaching to each other in small hall they should go out among the people, and hold meetings within sight of the novels of the poor. In a set of resolutions brimful of responsibility and cowardice they de- nounced such method of preaching socialism as rank anarchy. Of course they took no part in the memorial celebration, but having bought Ameri- can flags in sufficiency to cover their shame, they hid themselves on that eventful day in the folds of their new investment.
Workmen's advocate., 1889-11-16
A MEN VOTING SYSTEM.

"The Praur Voting System " is a new invention designed for the purifcation of the ballot which bids fair to rival in public favor the much talked of Austra- lian System. It is now on exhibition at No. 9l0 Arch street. Philadelphia, and its working, while novel anI interest ing, proves that the inventor must have given the matter exhaustive study and that he is genius in a mechanical way. Mir. Praur states that his system "guar- antees to every citizen free, unencum- bered, independent and secret vote, with the positive assurance that it will be counted, too, and that the results can be seen in plain figures and read by every
Workmen's advocate., 1889-11-16
L LABOR-kILlING MACHINERY.

T. H. Ball, of Aurora, Ills., has just returned from Mississippi, where he went short time ago to test new cot ton picker, an invention in which he is interested. A company was formed in Chicago some months ago to experi- ment with and manufacture the picker. The capital stock was placed at$1 ,000,0 900. The report of MT. Ball concerning the test of the machine in the cotton fields is such as to make visions of wealth float before the gaze of the now enthusiastic stockholders. The machine, while some defects easily remedied were revealed, demonstrated the possibility of what has heretofore been considered impossible, namely picking cotton successfully by machinery. The machinery was driven up and down the rows rapidly and took up the cotton so clean that not a double handful was left, doing the work of 100 negroes. 4 stronger machine is now being made which will be finished in a few weeks and again taken to Missis sippi for another test upon the present l crop of cotton. n.-InduStria Age.
Workmen's advocate., 1889-11-16
PLATFORM OF THE s. L. p.
As Adopted by the Chicago C0nven
 tiOn, October 12, 1889.

The Socialist Labor Party of the United States, in convention assembled, reasserts the inahenable right of all men to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,
 With the founders of the Ameri- can republic we hold that the pur- pose of government Is to secure ev- cry citizen ill the enjoyment of this right; but in the light of our social con- ditions we hold, furthermore, that no such right can be exercised under sys- tenn of economic inequality, essentially destructive of life, of liberty, and of happiness.
 With the founders of this repub- lie we hold that the true theory of politics is that the machinery of gov ernment must be owned and controlled by the whole people; but in the light of our industrial development we hold, furthermore, that the true theory of economics is that the machinery of production must likewise belong to the people in common.
 To the obvious fact that our despotic system of economics is the direct oppo- site of our democratic system of poll, tics, can plainly be traced the existence of a privileged class, the corruption of government by that class, the alienation of public property, public franchises and public functions to that class, and the abject dependence of the mightiest of nations upon that class.
 Again, through the perversion Of de- mocracy to the ends of plutocracy, labor is robbed of the wealth which it alone produces, is denied the means of self employment, and, by compulsory idle ness in wage-slayery, is even deprived of the necessaries..of life.
 Human power and natural forces are
Workmen's advocate., 1889-11-16
LABOR NEWS.
Revival of organization throughout
 the Country.


 Local central labor bodies are being formed in a number of cities. Reports to that effect have reached in from Con- cordia, Kas., Pittfstield, Mass. Charles ton, s. C., Duluth, Min.
 Clerks employed hy the Michigan Central and Grand Trunk Railways, who work in Detroit but reside in Canada have come under the Imported Contract Labor law, and have been notified that they must leave their situations or live in Detroit.
 At the meeting of the Cigarmakers' Tnion in Lancaster, Pa, on Monday a federation of the different trade and labor organizations of Central Pennsyl- vania Each trade organization will be independent, but the Federation will be managed by legislative body com. bored of delegates from all the unions represented.
 A revival of interest in organization is reported among the brass workers of Ohio, Pennsylvania and Connecticut - Renewed activity is also reported in other trades. In Indianapolis the machinists are organizing union. In Pittsburgh and Alleghany the farmers are recognizing their old union. In Boston the electrical workers are taking steps to organize union.
 Governor Beaver of Pennsylvania has at last appointed Chief Factory Inspec- tor under the factory law passed at the last session of the Legislature. Our readers will remember that the Cover. nor at first refused to make any appoint ment, because the Legislature had failed to make an appropriation to carry the act into effect. The labor organizations of Pennsylvania were, however, unwil- ling to acquiesce in the Governors in- acton and stirred up lively agitation about the matter, which at last, as ap' pears, had the effect of the new office being filled by the appointment of one MT. Martin of Chester. But it is said that funds have not yet been provided to pay the salary of the inspector and his assistants and expenses. The law may have to remain dead letter until the converting of the next legislature. 
 The Grand RdpidS Workman" states the new farmers trust, known under the name of Patrons of Industry, numbers over 75,000 members in the State of Michigan. They propose" that paper says, to concentrate their trade, to make bargains with certain dealers who shall give them set rates for cash on condition that they shall buy of none others, while they have the privilege of selling what they produce in the hest market They propose to go further and skip the middle man by selling direct to the consumer. They propose to own their own elevators and save the rent paid for storage. Their purpose is to get the last and highest price fol lheir goods, instead of the first and low. est price"
Workmen's advocate., 1889-11-16
SPECIAL AGENTS FOR THE WORK.
 MEMS ADVOCATE.

ALBANY-J. Gillian, s9 Jefferson street BALTIMoRE-C. Doering, III \. Castle st. BosTON-H. W. Brown, 22S Harrison ave. BRIDGEPoRT-S. Seller, 52S Main street. BRooKLYs-Alb. Griesbeck, ll5 Johnson ave. CmCAGo-B. Frese, 70 State street, room 610;
 John Nj. Foley, aI2 West Adams street CISCIsNATI-Gus, Muehler. 490 Walnut St. CLEvELASD.-Fr. Trappe, 35i Hamilton st. DETRou-E Steyer, i5l GTandy avenue. ERIE PA-Rob, Hein, 1917 Sassafrass st. EVANSVILLE, IHD-Chr Schaad. 1915 Fulton av. HARrFoRD- Jos. Ellern. l03 Asylum street; W.
 Werner 255 Market street
 HoLYoKE, MAss.--H. Baokofen, BPS Park st. LONDON, ESGLASD-H W. Lee. isl Queen Vic
 toria street. Blackfriars Bridge, R, C. LYNN, MAss-Fred E. 0elcher, 10 Jewett st. MEgIDEE, CoES-W. Maurer, g Pratt st. MISsEAPoIIs, MISS.-Theo. Jost, Sl35 Fort ave
Workmen's advocate., 1889-11-16

voter at the closing of the polls There is also provisions made for the illiterate and blind, and all necessary safeguards against trickery. It would be we'll if the proper parties would give this new de, vice a fair teSt and if it should even come near to being what it is repre- sended recommend its general adoption, and thus assist in the accomplishment of a free and uncorrupted ballot. -Phila, deiphid Uhioa.
Workmen's advocate., 1889-11-16

NrwARK- C. Soheer 106 Springfield ave. NEW YORK CITy-F Decker. 492 k 74th st. NEW ogLEANs-C Boensoh, r. 0. Box 3OS; 46 2
 Lesseps st.
 OLYMPIA, Wash Ter,-J. Ploner F. 0. Box a5" PouGnKEEPslE, N, Y,--H, Szimmath, l53 V. Ham
 iton street.
 PRovIpEN cE--,John Brand, 36 snow street ROCHESTER IL, Waldorf, BIS North av. SAN FRAscIsoo-J. C. Blass, G3S l.2 Natoma st. ST. PAUL, MIN Peter Max 491 Charles st, SYRACUSE. N Y.-0tto Koelling. 333 Park ave- TRoY, N, Y-Frank Dankhoff, l44 Hill st, WILMINGTON DEL.-Fritz Elser, l6 Lamotte st.
Workmen's advocate., 1889-11-16
ORGANIZED LABOR.
(Contin'.ed from first pdge).

hold its entertainments at any place where non-union help is employed throughout the year.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1889-12-07

been elected by the Legislature OF Missis-
sinni IN the United states Senate for the
term beginning March 4, 1851, and expiring
1868.
When the Thirty-ffth Congress assembled
In pecember. 1851, the Kansas question had
already assumed difficult and critica
phase. Tho rock upon which MT. Buchan-
ans administration was 20 spHt hau De. .
encountered. and the wedge prepared WIN
which the Democratic party was destine"
10 be torn assunder
Douglas was pre-eminently me repIe,
sentative politician OF his section, anu
throughout his career was iaNori,e NI.n
that boastful, bloated and mongreI eleineh.
which j. violently called the "Ainerican
people," and which IL the ruling eieineh' ~
elections In the Northern cities. In cnal-
acter and ia conduct he embodied many
materialistic and socialistic ideas, iaiSe
conventions Of liberty. pernicious doginae oi
eoualitv and not n little rowdyism. DAVIS was
me champion Of the South, her ciNliizatpn'
rights. honor. and dignity. He was the htting
and adequate exponent OF a clflilla''o"
which rested upon an intellectual anu rs
thetic development. upon lofty anu generous
sentiments Of manhood, a dignihed CONSERVE
tism aud the proud associations OF ahcesud
I
Always the Senator in the sense OF the ldeal
of the dignity and courtesy which IS susSes-
ted by that title. he was also the gentleman
upOn all occasions; never condescenuing u
sooth or fiatter the mob, OF 80 court popular
favor. he lost none Of that polish or distln-
puished manner in the presence OF q 'herce
/ Democracie,- which made hun the Orha,
ment Of the highest school OF Oratory ana
craftsmanship Of his country
II is not 10 be denied that the Kansas
Nebraska act was used 10y Douglas himself
and his advocates as having merit not u
he overlooked by the North. in It's sugges'
| ton Of a method Of restricting slavery, pre-
senting superior advantages. "Squatter SOY
ereicnitv.' as advocated by Douglas, pro
posing the decision Of the slavery question
/ by the people Of the Territories. while ye
unprepared to ask admission ~ states, wa
/ far more efectuai in its plans agains
slavery, and only less PROMPT ana opeI
than the designs Of The abOlitiOnists. Ac
cording 10 Mr.. Douglas theory, the exist
ence Of slavery in all the Territories was Z
depend upon the decision of few hundred
settlers or ssquatter-" on the public lands
II practically conceded TO Northern idea
every state 10 be hereafter admitted, ant
under the operation Of such policy II wa
not difficult toanticipate the fate Of SLAYER
at last even in the states.
From the inception Of this controversy 7