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The Portland daily press., 1889-09-26

Not since the Forty-third Congress, which
began its session in December, 1873, have
the Republicans dominated both branches of
Congress, and not since 1875 have the Repub-
licans controlled the popular branch. The
coming session of Congress, if for no other
reason, will be interesting as the first one for
many years which the Republicans have
controlled. 1t will happen, unfortunately,
however, at the coming Congress that the
popular branch will be held by the Republi-
cans by rather feeble tenure, and unless
their majority is considerably larger than
now appears likely to be the case 1t is almost
inevitable that 1t will be frequently in the
power of the Democrats to prevent the en-
actment of measures favored by the Republi
cans, for almost every Republican member
must be In his seat 10 show quorum, If the
Democrats should retain, as they undoubted-
ly frequently will, from voting. Sickness,
important private business and other causes
always keep more or less OF the members Of
both parties away from the House. The
next House will be composed Of 800 men,
bers, including the representatives from the
new States. A majority of this number, or
166, constitutes a quorum. Consequently
whenever the Democrats resort to filibuster-
ing and abstain from voting, the Republicans
must have 166 Of their members present in
order to transact any business But the Re-
publicans at the opening of Congress cannot
number, provided every member is present,
over 1863. or three more than quorum. The
absence. therefore. of four Republicans on
that day Or any subsequent day will put IL
out Of their power to pass any measure to
which the Democrats unanimously object.
or course the Democrats will themselves be
utterly powerless to enact legislation, but
their opportunities for obstrncting legisla-
lion are going to be very abundant. The
only way out is for the Republicans to attend
very closely on the session Of the House, for
there Is no. way to compel the minority TO
vote against its will.
ror tne reason set forth above, it Is going
TO be very difficult for the Republicans 10
right the wrongs which have been committed
In many Southern districts by the bulldozers
and false counters. There are Quite a npm-
Der OF contested election cases, and In some of
them there is scarcely doubt that Justice will
only be done when the member returned as
elected is turned out and the contestant
ADMITTED. But of course the Democracy
WIN oppose en- masSe the rightipg of apy of
tne wrongs In Southern districts, because 1t
VIII involve the loss of Democratic members.
To prevent it they win resort to all the do.
vices known to flibustering.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-26
tor Infants and Children.

"Castoria is 30 well adapted to children that
recommend 1t as superior to any prescription
Snown 10 me-" Il. A. ARCHER, M D.,
III So. Oxford ST., Brooklyn, NY.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-26

recommend d. w. Welch as a Chiropodist
who understands the treatment of the feet In the
cure of severe cases.
WILLIAM II. II. HEWITT,
ofr
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-26

DR.: WEIGH has cured bad soft corn for me,
and am willing to acknowledge have received
great comfort at his hand.
MRS. MARY MCMILLAN,
$40 Chanal street
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-26

Hay Fever sufferers ought to know Of its eff
hcacy. Ely's Cream Balm was recommended to
me as preventive to hay fever. Have been u.s.
Ing 1t since the 9th of August and bave found It
specific for that much dreaded disease. For ten
years have been great sufferer from August
oth I'LL frost, and have tried many alleged RENE
uies' but Ey's Cream Balm Is the only preventive
nave ever found.-F. b. Ainsworth, Publisher
indianapolis, Ind.
au6eod&w3mnrm
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-26

A Well-Known Citizen, Eighteen Years
Druggist.
have seen many operate on the feet, but as to
ease ana expertness Dr. Welch Is far in advance.
had several Corns and Bunion removed by
Dr. Welch without the least pain, setting my feet
hope this may lead sufferers to one who can
pc safely recommended and whose services are
devoted to the comfort and well-being of man,
G.. N. ALLING,
Cor. State and Grand streets.
DR.. WEIGH has attended my feet to nv salts
faction. FATHER MULHOLLAND,
It's Fair street, Fair Haven.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-26
LATE TESTIMONY.
The following from Well-knOwn
Citizens of New Haven.

From an Ex-senator and Pension Agent.
Icheerfully commend DR.. w. A. WEIGH, as an
expert in his profession.
j. b. PLUNKETT, 40 Church street.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-26
From q Well.KnOwn Dentist.

have been attended by DIR. Welch and recon-
mend him to the thousands who need his services
and scientific treatment.
DIR. j. III. SMITH, Elm street.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-26
Aug. %. 1877.

DR.. Welch, the celebrated Chiropodist, is meet
ing with great success in the treatment of all
diseases OF the feet. Many wellknown citizens
can bear testimony to his rare skill in making his
operation thorough and satisfactory in every
respect.-Worcester Evening Gazette, May IL,
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-26

From the President OF a New Haven
Rank.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-26
rzIsCELLANEOU..

trset we R shall place on exhibition and sale most
saa use; Over fifty different designs, con-
a s silver Fox, &C.. Plain Green, Brown
plain ana lined: Full assortment Of Pontoosuc Wool
and ~ all the and elegant designs.
all early as we cannot spare room for display but
T. %. BAILEY & CO..
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-26
DR.. W. A. WEIGH,
Proprietor OF the most reliable and ex-
tended Institutions for the
treatment Of all
DISEASES OF THE FEET +!
Principal Office, 1872 Chapel ST..
NEW HAVEN, CONN.
ISL.
REMOVED.
COrns, BuniOns, Bad Nails, Sore
joints, COrns between the foes
and all Diseases of the Feet cease
TO be painful Nuisance. liberated
joints, Proud Flesh and Festered
Toe Nails. ChiIblains and Frosted
Feet i'm all Critical Forms of Pain
and Severity Completely Cured.
Corns and CaliOsities and all
Scaiy EruptiOns and Thickening
OF the Skin on the Joints and SOles
OF the Feet. All Enlarged, In.
famed or Tender Joints, and ali
Trouble leading to Pain and Dis
comfort, Cured as by Magic.
Warts, Wens, MOIes, DiscOlOra-
atiOns, Birth Marks and all Facial
Blemishes, TumOrs and TumOr-
GUS PrOtuberances, SkiIIfuIIy and
Successfully Treated.
DIR. WEIGH,
CITY HOTEL,
Portland, Me.

Following this article are few press ndorse-
ments OF over ten years ago, showing superior
treatment to any known at that time. Now con-
sidering the great improvements that must nee
essarily be made by continual study and practice
for over ten years. after having over fifteen years
10 the business previous, and with over twenty
not qualified to treat his patients successfully he
should go out OF the profession. This however is
not what they do. When DIR. WEIGH carries his
thoughts INTO past years of the most dilligent re-
searches he Is not surprised that many suffered
from bad feet and increasing pain, but to know
so many were cured OF long standing troubles by
him, when so few professional men at that time
(and even now) possess ability in this great cura-
tive art. The following Endorsements and testi-
monials should be sufficient evidence OF DR..
Welch's ability and should be read with care, and
truth, prudence and wisdom should prevail.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-26

we are not In the habit OF writing cOmmenda-
tory notices concerning professions, yet when
whose benefits we are cognizant, come to onr
notice, we have no hesitation In recommending
it to the public. Among the many who have
visited our city are none who come more strongly
commended to the public favors than DIR. WEIGH.
His treatment seems the best, safest and most
effective, and from our personal knowledge,
having been relieved of harassing feet troubles
ourselves, we unhesitatingly endorse him. He
thoroughly understands the anatomy of the feet,
and cures all feet difficulties by a scientific
method. Everybody should see him.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-26
From Dover, N. II.

1t Is a pleasure to visit the marvellous prac-
titioner who has mastered the most intricate
details OF profession so little understood yet Of
such vital Importance In the Punishment of
human misery, and it is pleasure for us to
speak of him In terms Of the highest praise
Fosters Democrat, Dever, N. H., Aug. "a, 1877.
The Portland daily press., 1889-09-26

and Overcots at equal.
ly low prices.
! IRA F. CLARK re-
| quests you NOT TO
ASK for CREDIT. In
order to sell goods at
our LOW PRICES we
must have the CASH
for them.
100 d0z. soc Braces
Is cents.
% cent Reversible
Cuffs Is cents.
rs cent Neckties IL
cents.
So Leather Jackets
for $2.9S. Do not
know where i can get
any more Of them at
less than $3.50 at
wholesale.
Workmen's advocate., 1889-11-23
UNI7E!!!

Last Sunday the Central Labor Fed eration and the Central Labor Union resolved to amalgamate.
 In the first body the proposition was unanimously adopted. In the second it was carried by a very small majority, and an effort will probably be made next Sunday to have this wise action reconsidered and reversed.
 Let the opponents of unity beware
 Before they turn the ship of labor from its true course and blindly wreck it on the rock of discord, let them consider the fearful responsibility to which they will be held-aye, not for day but for their lifetime.
 Throughout the country, throughout the industrial world, there is revival of organization. The sentiment is uni versal, overwhelming, in favor of good fellowship and concerted action.
 It is felt everywhere that at no time Tn the history of the mighty struggle between Capital and Labor were perfect agreement and strict discipline so i'm perative.
 Terrified by the power which United Labor displayed three years ago, then em' boldened by it's disruption, the common enemy has improved every opportunity of consolidating his forces, extending his lines and fortifying his positions.
 He will soon be upon us" and don you forget it."
 Shall we meet him in solid array, O. shall we fall, an easy prey, fighting eacl other?
 No; personal hatreds, blind prejudice and local disputes shall not be tolerated 1 Unite-and keep united-forever
Workmen's advocate., 1889-11-23
Unite the Labor Forces.

Editor Workmens AdUOcdte::
 Thirty years experience in the work of reform has convinced me that the present arbitrary financial differences that exist in the distribution of wealth are the real Malakotf of the present un- just politico- economical system which is crushing the hardest working toilers into dust. More than that, they prevent the needed union between the skilled mechanics and working distributors of our cities and the still larger body of laborers who toll i'll mines, quarries, and in the fields.
 About twenty years ago, when the eight hour question was agitated, l opened ground against the evil specified in a lecture delivered at Cosmopolitan Hall, on "The Justice and Policy of Fixing one Price as well as one Time for Human Labor" which was afterw ards published in full in the Williamsburg Times
 The unnatural and shameless towers which have been conferred on the in- strument money; viz, to increase in- dependent of labor; and the introduction of the national debt system which as far as man can do has rendered immortal its power to Oppress the peoples are secondary matters. The work now is to unite the whole lator force on the basis of equality, for until that is accomplish ed we cannot hope for fraternity, which is the requisite fore runner of true liberty.
 ROBERT W. HUMR.
Workmen's advocate., 1889-11-23
Nov EMBER 23, 1889.
OUR PLATFORM.

A Nebraska correspondent, whose let ter will be found under the head of | Communications in this issue, has something to say in criticism of our platform. He finds it too long and sug- gests that the demands of the $. l.. r. should be reduced to two, viz; the nationalizaton of railroads and grad uated income tax. In private post script he furthermore observes that he would not care to take our paper if 1t were used only to promote the views expressed in the platform, and if it did not give all the sides of every question bearing upon the great subject of uni versal brotherhood"
 Our correspondent is evidently-to a certain extent at least-a sympathizer, but he is mistaken in some important particulars. In the first place, we are at all times willing and ready to discuss the whole or any part of our platform; not with honest inquirers alone, but with dishonest opponents as well; not for the comparatively mean purpose of get ting subscribers, but in the interest of the great cause winch the Socialist La Dor Party-who owns and controls this paper - is promoting at th' cost of many personal sacrifices on the part of its members.
 Our reply to this correspondent will be somewhat lengthy, but, by enlghten, ing d number of people who might be inclined to think as he does, it may serve to dispel some widespread errors.
 The platform of the s. L. P. is com posed of two parts. In the first part, or preamble, are stated the fundamental principles and final aims of Socialism. In the second part are presented the i'm mediate measures of relief which the party demands consistently with its principles and as a first step in the direc- tion of it's final aims. Taken separately both parts are terse documents. Taken together they form a comprehensive whole, considerably shorter than any platform ever issued by political party
 That is, however, matter of small import. A fundamental error of our correspondent lies in his understanding of Socialism.
 Socialism is not Communism. Social ism does not contemplate that all shal be compelled by law to " share equally in the toll and the rewards of life" bu it contemplates that all shall have equa access to the means of production tin cluding land, machinery and education and shall receive equal share for equa work. Under Socialism a man will b, free to improve his time or to be idle, a he may see fit, but the idler will hav' no share in the product of the toiler Of course it is expected that under sucl
Workmen's advocate., 1889-11-23

them, and the railway kings will soon have tighter grip upon the poor mud sills of Iowa than they ever had Such has always been the result of any com bnation with the old parties, induced by that most plausible .and most de- captive of fallacies-" the balance of power"
Workmen's advocate., 1889-11-23
THE BALANCE OF POWER.

It is said that the railroad interest is considerably disturbed by the recent election of Democratic Governor in the additionally Republican State of Iowa. To many people, who know that both parties are virtually owned by the money power and that there is practic- ally no difference in their respective economic policy, the anxiety caused in railway circles by this notable event may seem somewhat strange and unwarrant- ed
 The progress of monopoly was as great in the four years of Ceveland's administration as in any equal period of Republican rule. It is now as rapid in the Democratic South as iU ever was in the Republican North. Jay Gould ob- served long ago that he was Republican in Republican districts and a Democrat in Democratic districts. He owned at one time the World and the Tribune and | parted with them because he found that | they could serve him better if they were apparently free to criticize and even abuse him. Vanderbilt feels as safe under Governor Hill as he ever felt under Governor Cornell. The railways under his control, like Jay Goulds | telegraphs, extend from the Atlantic to the Pacific and from North to South, through States traditionally Democratic and through States traditionally Republi- can. Why, then, should the political event in Iowa alarm those potentates?
 To this question the reply is given: Not because a Democratic Governor, as such, was elected not because the Republican party, as such, was defeated but because the political change in that State was brought about by an anti monopoly force, known as the Farmers Alliance. And it is feared that in their anxiety to retain the power so unexpect- edly placed in their hands by the dis contented farmers, the Democratic politicians of Iowa may prove less sub. servient to the monopolists than their party has proved to be inStates thorough ly Democratic.
 In our opinion this fear is unfounded, and it will not be long before the small farmers, who constitute the bulk and strength of the Alliance, realize that they can expect no benefit whatever from mere change of rulers. Their cunning leaders will probably secure substantial advantages for themselves by l betraying the confidence reposed ir
Workmen's advocate., 1889-11-23
SUBSCRIPTION RATES:

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Workmen's advocate., 1889-11-23
NOTES,
pOWer.'

On Thanksgiving Day the unveiling of the Thomas W. Armstrong monument is to take place in the Alleghany Park Pittsburgh, Pa. There is to be great labor demonstration on the occasion,
Workmen's advocate., 1889-11-23

The democratic politicians of Chicago, in order to catch the "labor vote", pla, ced Mark L. Crawford, president of a Trades Assembly, on their ticket as can didate for the remunerative office of Re- corder of Deeds. The result of the cleo tion shows that the labor vote of. Chi cago is not willing to do the bidding of the wire pullers; the workingmen refused to vote for Crawford and he was de- feated. A good lesson for the political fishermen who go afishing for the labor vote .
Workmen's advocate., 1889-11-23
OMMUNICATlONS.

NOTICE TO CoRREspoNDENrs.-Write plain' boil down your letters; make them short Write only on one side of the paper. Be as good natured as you can be under the eireuin-
Workmen's advocate., 1889-11-23
SOCIALIST LABOR PA KTf'

NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, E. J' "RErch'
 Secretary, 9 East Fourth street, N. f
Workmen's advocate., 1889-11-23

BOARD OF SUPERVISION. L. WERNER, secretary G18 Callowhil street, Philadelphia, Pa LApon NEws Co.,, PARTY JoB PRINTERY
 % East Fourth street, New lork.
Workmen's advocate., 1889-11-23

Interesting correspondence solicited from pro letarians in all parts of the world. Letters re' or,ring answers should contain return postage
Workmen's advocate., 1889-11-23

The Socialist Deputies elected to the new French Chamber intend to form an independent Socialist parliamentary group, to which, however, no deputy shall be admitted who, while protesting to be a Socialist, "has been ushered intoParliament either throughFerry's or through Boulanger's door," This will exclude the Possibilists Dumay and Joffrin, who were elected by the aid of the Ferry-Anti-Boulanger combination, as also Granger, Roche and Jourde elected by the aid of the Boulangists.
Workmen's advocate., 1889-11-23

In pursuance of the recommendation of the Paris Labor Convention the eight hour movement Is being taken up by the German workingmen.~ At mass meeting of painters and japanners re- gently held in Berlin resolutions endors- ing the eight hour movement were en- enthusiastically adopted.
Workmen's advocate., 1889-11-23

Tn. Committee of the Boston Centra Labor Union in charge of.the arrange ments for the Convention of the Ameri can Federation of Labor announce. that addresses of welcome will be deli vered by the Governor and the Mayor. 4 few months ago this same Mayor refused to take any action to secure to the labo unions the use of one of the public park of Boston for an eight hour demonstra tion, which had been refused by th Park Board. Under the auspices of thos same central labor bodies an indignation meeting was then held in Faneuil Hall condemning the position taken by tn Mayor on the Park question. But asid from this particular inconsistency, wha sense is there in having politicians, wh do not know much about the labo movement and care less for it. talk to representative labor body composed c the intelligence of organized labo throughout the land? In whose nam can they welcome the delegates? Tn working peoples Not much They hay their chosen organs in the central labo bodies. In the name of the "respect able" people? What delegate believes i the sincerity of their welcome? Tn parading of politicians on such occasion is unworthy of the dignity of labor an should be stopped.
 The London movement is still at big water mark. The bakers agitation hs taken a most successful turn. Nearl all the large employers have concede
Workmen's advocate., 1889-11-23

The London movement is still at high water mark. The bakers agitation has taken a most successful turn. Nearly all the large employers have conceded the mems demands, including the Presi- dent, Secretary and other officials of the Master Bakers Association, who a week ago were protesting that under no circumstances would they yield. Their example has been numerously followed and thousands of bakers are jubilant over the enforcement of their demands without a struggle,
 The movement of the omnibus men has resulted in strikes on several of the omnibus lines. Among the lines affected by the strike is the General Omnibus Company, said to be the largest concern of the kind in the world.
 The social question is the all-absorbine subject of discussion and study every where. All agree that the let-alone DO licy Is played out and something mus be done to solve the perplexing problems While there is of course a wide diver gence of opinion as to the proper re medy, there IS a strong socialist ten dency apparent in all of them. Th' socialists have the ear of the people now and they are making many converts Prof. Alfred Russell Wallace, afte reading Bellamy's Looking Back wards" has announced himself converted to socialism. This is an important acces sion, on which our English comrade may indeed congratulate themselves.
 In pursuance of the recommendation of the Paris Labor Convention the eigh l |,
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1889-10-19
Electric Bitters.

This remedy is becoming so well
known and so popular as to need no
special mention. All who lave used
Electric Bitters sing the same song of
praise.-A purer medicine does not
exist and it is guaranteed to do all
that is claimed. Electric Bitters will
cure all diseases of the liver and kid
neys, will remove pimples, boils, salt
"heum and other affections caused by
lnpure blood.-Will drive malaria
from the system and prevent as well
as cure malaria fevers.-For cure of
headache, constipation and indiges-
ton try Electric Bitters.-Entire sat-
isfaction guaranteed, or money re-
funded. Price SOC. and 81 per bottle
at G. j, Lincoln's drugstore.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1889-10-19

road upon which to walk or light to
guide her through the darkness.
Echo answers, where
Said one of our dear white ribbon
ers to me soon after her arrival in the
City of Roses; ~ can scarcely en-
dure the idea of walking upon these
streets, to think they are paved with
blood money---money that is received
by our city for that that will ruin our
children body and soul" Dear heart,
cease thy grieying and enjoy our i'm
proved and well-lighted streets, for
the bills are paid without the aid Of
this accused traffic. The SIS, 900
received from the saloons don't even
pay the bills they create, and the
honest, Woodworking taxpayer q
was about to say citizen) has to make
up the deficit. AsENATH.
Woman's chronicle. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1888-1???, 1889-10-19
Cheap Excursions to st, Louis.

The Great Exposition with its beautiful and
varied attractions is now open in all its splen-
dor. For the benefit of its patrons, DESTROYS
of visiting this interesting exhibition and en-
joyng the manV pleasures of the Fall festivi-
ties, the st. Louis, Iron Mountain and Southern
Railway, has placed on sale, at all stations
throughout the State, round trip excursion
tickets, at greatly reduced rates. For further
information address the company's nearest
agent, or II. @. TOWNSEND,
G. z. & Il. A., st. Louis, Mo.