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is mine she makes me repent Of
nv audacityp'
"Rspent?" She paused with white lips,
and as she looked up at him defiant glance
sparkled in her black eyes. He seized her
hand with 50 firm grip that it hurt her,
and went on as he had begun: "Fes, you
make me repent of it. Shame on me If
suffer this hour of degradation to be followed
BY such an anotherP
She tried to wrench her hand free but be
would not surrender 1t and went on: 81
Wooed and won you to be the pride Of my
house. I believed I was sowing honor, ]
have reaped dishonor-for what deeper dis
grace may befall q man than that the wife
should have the mastery and dare to wound
the heart of his friend, whom hospitality
should protect, with hostile words A
woman. such as you are not, q simple, right
minded wife, who could look back on her
husbands past life and think not merely Of
how he may gain promotion because she de-
sires to share his greatness-such wife
would not need to be reminded that Hur,
the man who is your husband, has earned
dignities and hon0rs enough in the course
of long lie to be able to lay down some
portion of them without losing by it. Not
he who is chief In command, but he who
does most from selEsacrifcing love Of ma
ture, is the greatest in Jehovah's sight.
You crave to stand aloof and be honored by
the crowd as the chosen handmade of God.
do not forbid it so long as you
do not. forget what your duty as a
wife and mistress requires of you. To me.
indeed, you also owe love, for you promised
to love me on the day when we we're we'd:
howbeit, the human heart can only give
what it has TO give; and Joshua is right
when he says that the love which glows and
gives warmth is far from your cold SOUL"
He turned his back on her and Withdrew
into the darkness of the tent; she remained
standing by the fire, the Pickering blaze
lighting up her beautiful pallid features.
She set her teeth tightly and clenched her
hands over her heaving bosom as she gazed
after her husband. He had stood before her
in the consciousness Of his dignity, gray
haired, tall snd reverend, worthy and
princely leader of the people. Each of his
words had pierced her heart like q spear
thrust. The power Of truth had weighed
his speech, and had held up q mirror to
Miriam which showed her an image from
which she started in horror. Now she
longed to hasten after him, and beseech him
to give her again the love with which he
had hitherto surrounded her; she, alone in
the world, had gratefully acknowledged
that she felt that she could fully return the
precious boon. for she longed, ah, how ar
IDENTIFY, to hear one kind and forgiVing word
from his lips. Her own heart seemed to her
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as eornfeld blighted by malignant mildew;
withered, dried up and ruined, where ali
had been so fresh and blossoming,
God had scorned her most precious offer
ing, it was impossible to doubt the fact
His presence no longer uplifted her soul in
visions Of glory, and she could hardly call
herself His prophecies any longer. This
sacrifice had led her, who was truthful, to
falsehood; conscious of always desiring the
right, she had hitherto lived at peace with
herself; now she suffered tortures Of unrest.
Since that momentous step, nothing she
cared for had smiled on her, who had been
SO full of hope. She who had never seen
the woman for whom she need make way,
had been sent from the presence of a poor
dying stranger. She had always felt kindly
to everyone who loved her race and the
sacred cause of her people, and now she had
Insulted one of their best and noblest cham
pions with bitter wrath. The poorest serf's
wife could win the husband who loved her
to closer union, and she had only estranged
hers.
She had come to his hearth seeking only
shelter from the cold, but she had found un-
expected warmth, and his generosity and
love had fallen on her aching soul like balm.
He could not, indeed, give her back what
she had lost, but he was q welcome substi-
tute. And he now believed her incapable
of tender emotion; still, she must have
loVe-to live, and no sacrifice would be too
great to win his back again.
But pride was no less a condition of her
existence, and each time she made up her
mind to humble herself and open her heart
to her husband; a fear of degradation
checked her; and there she stood, as
though spell-bound, till the brands at
her feet fell over and died out and dark
ness surrounded her.
Then a strange fear fell upon her.
Two bats, which had come forth from the
mines to hutter around the fire, few close to
her face with ghostly stir. Everything
prompted her to retire to the tent, to go back
to her husband; and with sudden decision
she went into the spacious room, lighted by
lamp. But Hur was not there, and slave
girl who met her told her that he had said
he would remain with his son and grandson
till it was time to depart.
A sense of bitter woe fell upon her; she
lay down TO rest, more desolate and ashamed
than she had ever felt since her childhood.
A few hours later the camp
was astir, and when, in the
tent with q brief greeting, her pride once
more uplifted its head and her reply was
cold and demure.
He was not alone; his son Uri followed
him in. He looked graYer, too, than usual,
for the men Of Judah had assembled at an
early hour and besought him not to sur
render the captaincy in favor of q mano of
another tribe than theirs.
This had come upon him as a surprise.
he could only refer them to Moses, and the
hope that their leaders decision might be
given against himself grew keener as his
young wife's resolute glance again reused
his spirit to opposition.
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but throughout the multitude; and BY all,
excepting those Of the tribe Of judah, be was
now called by that new name. with full be-
lief in the comforting promise conveyed by
it. The young men who, under him. had
put the Egyptians to rout, told in their
tribes what sort of man Joshua was; how
he thought Of everything, and put every
one in the very place where he could do
best The mere light Of his eye as it fell on
man fired his warlike ardor; the foe quaked
only to hear him shout the battle cry.
The children picked up the golden fruits
of the colocynth, which fell from the now
withered gourds above as If they dropped
from heaven, and brought them to their
parents. But they were as bitter rs gall to
eat, and morose old man of the tribe Of
Zebulon, who kept some of the stout rinds
to serve to hold salve, said: .Thus will
this day be. 1t has fair seeming; but
when the sun is high and we lack water We
shall know its bitterness"
And his prophecy was only too soon full
filed; for the path, after leaving the region
of sand, went on through rocky cliffs like
walls of red brick and gray stone, up and
up, now at an easy slope and now very steep;
the sun, too, mounted higher and higher,
and the heat increased as the hours went on.
Never had its arrows fallen more cruelty on
the pilgrims, striking pitilessly on their un-
protected heads and necks. Here an old
man and there young one sank to the
ground under its fierce glow, or
tottered forward like one drunk,
supported by his neighbors and
clasping his hand to his brow The blistered
skin peeled of their faces and hands, and
there was not one whose tongue and gums
were not dried by the heat, or whose newly
found courage it did not quell.
The beasts toiled sullenly forward with
dropping heads and heavy feet, or rolled
rebelliously in the sand till the herdsman's s
thong compelled them to collect their
strength for fresh effort
At noon the Israelites were allowed to
halt, but there was not a hand breadth of
shade to give them the reprieve they sought;
and those who threw themselves down on
the ground found fresh torment instead of
rest. Thus the hapless wretches of their
own accord set forth again soon for the wells
of Alush.
Until this day, as soon as the sun had
passed the meridian and begun to sink to-
ward the west, the heat had abated, and a
fresher breeze had famed their brows before
the Iall of dusk, but here the rocks for
hours gsYe out the heat they had absorbed
from the noontide sun, till at length a
family cooler. breath came up from the sea
on the west At the same time the van
guard, which, by Joshua's advice, marched
foremost halted, and the whole multitude
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CHAPTER x.xYI.

With refreshed body and revived hearts
the Hebrews set forth again early on the
following morning; and by this time the lit
tie spring, which they had even dug deeper
to promote its flow, was for the time ex-
hausted. They cared the less that it refused
to yield any water to carry on their journey.
because they expected to find some wells at
Alush.
The sun mounted the cloudIess sky in
radiant majesty. Its splendor exerted its
stirring influence on the hearts of men
even, and the rocks and yellow
sandy soil shone as brightly as the blue
vault above. The pure aromatic air
Of the desert, cooled by the hours of dark
ness was so light that it was pleasure to
breathe, and walking was enjoyment.
The men showed frmer confidence, the
women's eyes flashed more brightly than for
some time past, for the Lord had shown
once more that He was mindful Of His
people in their need; and fathers and mothers
looked proudly on their sons who had over
powered the enemy. In every tribe some
one had been Welcomed home who had been
given up for lost, and it was q joyful duty
to heal the injuries inflicted BY the hard
labor Of the mines. Moreover, Joshua's
deliVerance was q cause Of rejoicing,
not alone among his own people
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THE END.
PINEAPPLE FOR DIPHTHER1E
The Dread Disease Cared By UsIng the
Juice Of the Fruit.

The Dread Disease Cared By UsIng the
Juice Of the Fruit.
From the Milwaukee Wisconsin,
Recently the Chicago Tribune printed the
important announcements that the juice Of
the pineapple is cure for diphtheria, and
asserted further that the fact is nothing new
that the Creoles of the South have long
known of the value Of pineapple juice in
the treatment Of the dread disease. Since the
publication of the first announcement the
Tribune has printed the evidence Of a num-
Der Of its readers who have tried pineapple
Juice in the treatment of diphther1a. One
man says he administered the juice to his
7-year-old boy, who was in great distress for
breath, and four hours thereafter the patient
began to cough up the diphtheritic mem
brane. Another says he used the juice in
the case of his 6-year-old daughter, who was
dangerously i'll with diphtheria. He says
he induced the little sufferer to take the
Juice through medicine tube, and within
two or three hours she began coughing mp
small bits Of the membrane.
As the diphtheritic membrane which
grows in the airpassagesisof q afungoid char
acter physicians have all along recognized
the fact that if some acid could be applied
that would disintegrate the membrane with
out attacking the mucous surfaces the dis
ease could be readily controlled. It would
be gratifying but not surprising if the sim
pie Juice of the pineapple should become
established as specific for the cure of diph-
iberia. It would simply be confirmation Of
the theory that nature has cure for
every i'll.
In the application Of pineapple juice for
diphther1a, parents should OF course consult
the family physician No progressive doctor
will slight new discoveries in any field Of
medicine, and experiment with the alleged
cure should be supplemental to the regular
course Of treatment prescribed by the lessons
of medical experience.
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IRLAM went forthand
met her husband at the
path leading upward
to the ridge. When she
learned that Joshua was
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1889-10-26
OCTOBER &c, 1889.
CIRCULATE THE WO r X
MEMS ADVOCATE

Our report of the Chicago Conven-
ton, published elsewhere in this issue,
need not be supplemented by any com
ment. The large amount of space it
occupies has inevitably reduced our edi-
torial columns to a minimum, and
otherwise interfered with our usual
make up" But we trust that it will
be read with interest and profit, not
only by Socialists, but by many who
have not heretofore understood our
principles and methods. Subscribers Of
the WORKMEN's ADVOCATE will advance
the cause by circulating this number
among their friends
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1889-10-26
ONE MORE FACT.

1t has just been calculated by stats
teal authorities that the average decline
in the prices of products, taken as a
whole, has been twenty per cent. in the
last thirty years. This is considerably
less than was generally supposed, and
much less than it should be if we con-
slider the great Improvements that have
taken place in the methods of produc-
ton and transportation during that pc
Rod. Investigation shows, furthermore,
that the decline affected but little the
necessaries of life, some of which are
even dearer now than they were in 1860;
so that the improvement in the condi-
ton of the working classes, of which we
hear so much in connection with the
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1889-10-26
CAPlCALlSTlC ECONOMY.

The strenuous efforts Of governments
everywhere to extend the commercial
relations of their respective countries is
in striking contrast to their absolute
lack Of effort in the matter of domestic
trade. While nine-tenths Of the people
in England, France, Germany and Amer
lea would readily double and treble and
quadruple their consumption of do.
nestle produce and manufactures il
they were either paid higher wages OF
merely allowed by King Capital to en-
ploy themselves, the rulers Of these
countries are discussing the means OF
opening markets for fans in the Arctic
regions and outlets for overcoats under
the tropics, "that the workers may have
work" Stupid as this is on its very
face, the reason for it is obvious enough
The volume of domestic trade might be
indefinitely multiplied, but on condition
that the wages of labor were correspon
dinghy increased; and to this the cap
italists object. But an expansion Of the
foreign trade is chiefly for the beneti
of the monopolists.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1889-10-26
MONDAY. OCT. IA.

At the opening of the morning session
the Committee on Credentials reported
that Comrade B. Beryn claimed admit
lance as delegate of the recognized
American Section of Chicago. Sa istied
that no understanding could be arrived
at between the convention and the old
section, so long as the latter was under
the control of the Rosenberg clique, the
faithful members of the minority had
followed the example of the Chicago
German and New York American Sec
tons. They had issued an appeal and
were fully reorganized; but, before pre-
septing his credentials, the delegate had
patiently waited for the foreseen result
of the conferences between the con
vention and the old section. Comrade
Berlyn was unanimously admitted. The
debate upon the conflict in New York
was then resumed, and with the various
incidents to which it gave rise, CONSUMED
the evening session of the 14th and the
morning one ot the 18th. The practical
result of this long debate is embodied in
some of the resolutions printed at the
end of this report.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1889-10-26

progress of machinery, the increase of
production and the decline Of prices,
would be insignificant, even if employ
ment were as steady as it was thirty
years ago. Add to this that compul'
sorry idleness and the increase of rent
offset the increase of wages, and we may
see plainly that, whatever improvement
there may have been at certain times
since 1860, we are at present passing
through period of retrogresson.
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1889-10-26
PUBLIC EDUCATION.

The schools throughout the State of
New York are full, and in many cities
the accommodations are taxed to the
utmost; and yet the proportion of chill
dren attending school decreased from
about 70 per cent. in 1870 to less than 60
per cent. at the present time.
The Compulsory Education Act of
1874 will be a fraud and a farce SO long
as the authorities upon which devolves
the task of enforcing its provisions fail
to provide the necessary buildings and
teachers. 1t should, moreover, be so
amended as to confer upon those author
tiles the right, or rather the duty Of
providing the children Of poor people
with meals and clothing, as stated in
the Demands" of the Socialist Labor
Party. 1t is plain enough that educa
ton cannot be made compulsory until
it is placed within the reach of the
poorest.
To do this in New York State would
probably necessitate an average increase
of about 20 per cent. in the appropria-
tons now made for educational pur-
poses. But money, to be sure, is not
wanting in this great State; and pre-
cisely because all taxes are in the end
. paid by Labor, the working people have
right to demand that they shall not
be deprived of the benefit of public edu-
cation. They will properly object to
any expenditure, by the State or the
National Government, for the building
of armories and the drilling of dudes,
with a view to the establishment of a
reign of terror and the suppression of
strikes by force. But there is no tax
that they will pay more gracefully than
that which it may be necessary to i'm
pose for the rigid enforcement of the
Compulsory Education law.
We boast of the liberality of our va
rious governments - municipal, State
and national-in educational matters.
But how dare we do so while illiteracy
is on the increase throughout the land
Even in New England, according to ar
official statement of recent date. thou
sands of boys and girls who have passed
the limit of their school life are yearly
Workmen's advocate. (New Haven, Conn.) 1883-1891, 1889-10-26
THE CONVENTION
Continued from first page.
EVENING SESSION.

EN ENlNd pESSlON.
AT p. m. OF the same day, when the
convention met in Greif's Hall, every
delegate and proxy was in his seat. a
committee of the Chicago American
Section had notified the chairman of its
presence, and the few benches in the
rear of that hall were chiefly occupied
by memers of that Section, whose pro-
found intel est in the coming proceed
ings was evinced by marked attention
and unusual stiffness.
The roll having been called and the
minutes read, Delegate Sanial made his
report, which was very brief, and gave
in substance the facts above related.
He laid considerable emphasis upon the
hostility to Organized Labor which the
declaration of Comrade Morgan be-
trayed, but in conclusion observed that
a committee of the Section, headed by
Morgan himself was in attendance, and
he sincerely hoped that this committee
might make here statement calculated
to dispel or greatly modify the imprts s..
sion inevitably conveyed-by words
hastily spoken, perhap,--in relation to
the position of the Chicago Section to-
labor.
Upon motion the report was received
and the committee of the Chicago Sec
ton was then invited to address the
convention. Comrade Morgan said in
substance:
IL deeply regret that this report was
received, and therefore made part of
| the record of this convention before
had an opportunity of correcting it, for
| it is violent misrepresentation. We are
not opposed to Organized Labor, and
| have here written declaration which
| will read and leave with you, stating
our exact position:
"To the Socialist Convention, Greeting:
'In answer to your kind invitation to
send II representative to your conven.
ton, we present the following reply:
81. We feel committed by our partic.
ipaton in the convention of the 2Sth
until the party by referendum has
passed upon its action.
"2. We do not believe it proper to
accept your invitation, for the reason
that persons, not members of the party,
who have been and are opposed to the
principles and tactics of the party as laid
down in the official programme, are al
ready admitted as members of your
convention.
%. Because the admission of repre-
sentatives of alleged reorganized Sec
tons is in violation cf the fundamental
principles of social and political organi
cation.
"A. Because the change in the policy
of the party, as illustrated by the last
two issues of the WoRKMEN s ADvo-
CATE. issued under the management of
the Board of Supervision, is a violation
of the party tactics and a departure
from the position of the party that car
only be properly made by party con
gress or majority vote of the party.
IN conclusion, and for the purpose OF
being properly understood, We present
the following i'll reference to the party
and trade unions.
I'VE recognize trade unions as nat
ural effort of the workers to protect
themselves from the encroachments oil
the capitalist, and that it is to the in
tereSt of all workers TO be members OF
those organizations, but that, while the
Socialist party aids and encourages the
trade unions, it shall never be made
subordinate to them, OF its policy die