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Workmen's advocate., 1889-05-18
MAY Is, 1889,
AGlTATION.


 "When the Socialist Party has brought It's issues before the people through it's active participation in the elections and by the spread of it's literature there will be no dearth of agitators, y remarked q comrade the other day. And this seems reasonable. A desire for speakers has been general among the Party organizations for long time, and this desire could only be partially gratifed by the Executive Commit tee. The trouble has been to se- cure speakers who combined the ability to organize, thorough knowledge of the Socialist move ment and Socialist Party tactics, with oratorical powers of high or der. Perhaps it Is too much to ex- pcct of any one man at this stage of the movement in this country, yet such has been the demand.
 But the members of our Party have accomplished vast amount of agitation for Socialism since it's or ganlzation, and now that the politi- cal organization IS going on favor ably, there is good reason for cx- pecting much better results than ever before, and with less effort, propOrtlonatel y, on the part of each member. This does not mean that Socialists should in the least relax their etforts-on the contrary, they should be augmented-but the re- suits of political agitation have al- ready proven more satisfactory than the mere preaching of socialism.
 What is needed is action, and to take part in acting upon public af- fairs, nominating candi dates for public office, discussing such meas ures as may be brought before the people for their yotes--in short, po- lltlcal campaigning, Is action which tells. There s life i'll 1t. It brings us in contact with many people with whom we should never have the opportunity of exchanging opin- ions by the ordinary modes of agita- tion. It is wise to use all means possible that promise good results, and this includes politics, the spread of our literature, public speaking, and personal effort among our friends and acqualntances.
 To go into politics opens up an opportunity for all of these modes of agitation, and when in the course of time our Party makes itself felt as a political power in this country, as it certainly will, and as it has done in Germany, q host of able agitators will spring up all over the land and carry on the work with ylgor.
 If these premises are correct, and we are fully convinced that they arc so, 1t follows that the greatest activ lty should now be displayed in or. ganlzlng our Party politically 1T every State in the Union, so that when the next opportunity come along for casting our votes we ma, go into the elections as Socialist and vote for Socialists and socialis principles. It IS what we do tna tells what We are, and no people ar,
Workmen's advocate., 1889-05-18
SOCIAL DEMOCRACY AND PO-
 LITICAl ECONOMY.

If Social-Democrats have done nothing else they have at any rate forced the sleepy professors of polit- ical economy at our so-called "seats of learning' to read over again the books they are paid to prose about, if only that they may pretend to their pupils that they are able to re- flute our economical doctrines. By and-bye, perhaps, thls new impulse from without may get us something worth having in the shape of book from Oxford or Cambridge. But, so far, nothing fresh or thorough in the way of criticism or suggestion has been forthcoming; and we be- gin to doubt whether these profess sors of the art of protesting will ever clear their minds of the cant of the protitmongers whose sons and daughters they are supposed to 'ed- l ucate.
 Meanwhile the importance of a thorough understanding of political economy by Social Democrats them selves can scarcely be overestimated. Never was this more noticeable than 1t is at the present time. Mere gen. eralities will not suffice. Every So- cial-Democrat should himself be able to reason out the economical basis of his social creed, and to de- fend himself successfully when at tackled on this ground. This is the more necessary inasmuch as some who call themselves Socialists or even Establishments, and do good propagandist work in their way at times, seem to take a delight in con- fuslng wor kers who have not thor oughly educated themselves by dis play of their own superficial smart ness; while others of a more sober turn still talk and lecture on "capi- tai, "profts," interest" etc., az if Marx had never written. A few years ago the laborers had some ex- cnse in this country for ignorance of economics-the science which most concerns them-seeing that they themselves had for the most part little or no thorough education, and books on political economy were dear. Nowadays the Board Schools have taught the younger generation to read, at any rate, and Social Democratic literature, in the form of pamphlets at penny and two pence, Is easily to be obtained. There is no longer any reason, there fore, why workingman should be unable to hold his own on these questions of political economy with the most erudite of the upper and middle classes. What he may lack in mere technical expression he more than makes up by his actual
Workmen's advocate., 1889-05-18

of Great Britain. While pretending to give the workers who have been pauperized by capitalist robbery shelter and food in their decrepl- tude and old age, the confscating classes deprive them of everything which can make life worth living and slowly starve them to death. Let us hope that the workers will ere long rouse themselves on this matter. London Justice.
 The people of this country are paying far more annually to pension CTS in Europe, who never shouldered a gun in defence of this or any other country, than they are paying to the old soldiers. And the Euro pean pensioners upon the bounty of this country are increasing far faster than Is "Corporaf' Tanner adding names to the roll of soldiers pensioned. According to late issue of the London Economist, dur ing the first three months of 1889 there were organized in Great Brit ain l0 new trust investment com panies, with an aggregate capital of $l25, ,375, ,000. It would be interest ing to know how much of that will be invested in American natural resources and American industries, and how many of the investors will remain for life permanent pension CTS upon the American people. But inasmuch as the American govern ment fails to provide an adequate circulating medium, the American people must depend upon foreigners to partially supply them, and for doing this they must, of course, pension those foreigners for life. And our people must like thus to pay their pensions. It must be a pleasure to do it, otherwise they would not, because 1t Is absolutely unnecessary. Anyhow, the $90, ,000,- 900 paid annually to the pensioned soldiers is only trihe to the aggre- gate paid to other pensioners. -SOuM | Upst
Workmen's advocate., 1889-05-18

between those "great schools and speak of the incongruous collection as "the three great schools of econ omy' is the cruelest cut of all.
Workmen's advocate., 1889-05-18

Taxes are not calculated to de- crease the exploitation of labor, but rather increase 1t. And when the limit of subsistence is reached-and that limit IS already invaded if one ls to compare the longevity of the wage workers with that of the wealthler classes, the machine comes into play. What an colorado of capitalism it would be to have the population of our manufacturing towns consist of capitalists, few erslayed machine tenders, and thousands of machines elevated to the standard of workers-provIded there was always a foreign market for the products; but there's the rub.
 This IS how it s computed under the present system:
 Rent + Interest + Wages=Producton which makes it bad for the men who come in for wages. But here come the single-taX men who pre- tend they would have it this way, by eliminating rent:
 Interest - Wages-Production claiming that the item of rent would be divided between interest (Capi- tab and wages (Labor); but this is impossible, for the item of rent would go to Capital and not to La Dor, so the workingman would not be any better off. Socialism would simplify and justify the matter thus:
 Wages-Production
 and that settles the question in the interest of all.
 The New York Sun has been cat ering to its "better class" of readers again. Here's some of it's editorial wisdom:
 "A country in which the distribution of wealth should be exactly equal, the same sum being allotted to each person, would be a very stupid, unjust, and un. satisfactory country; and every person worth counting would hasten to emi- grate. The only equality which should be assured by the most advanced form of political organization, is the equality of political rights"
 Nobody expects country to dis. tribute wealth in equal quantities to every person. Nor would every per son desire an equal share with oth- CTS. What IS needed Is equa oppOr- MnitV, and that is not what the people have in this "free country to-day. AS to equality of politica rights being assured, we can only say that economic servitude pre- cludes political freedom. Ignorance has no chance beside education and system which fosters ignor ance, as the present system does, il not fair. Even Editor Dana sees tc it that the vote of 8 holder of sin gle share of Sun stock does no count for as much as the vote of , holder of one hundred shares. An( the franchise in the hands of tn, ignorant is not to be compared witt the same power in the hands of thu intelligent. Democracy calls fo approximate equality of intelligence and the most advanced form of DO litical organization will see to it tha this equality is so guaranteed. Pc litical equality will then be possible
Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1889-05-29
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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1889-05-29


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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1889-05-29
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Freie Presse fuÌˆr Texas. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1865-1945, 1889-05-29
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South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-11-08
WHAT FREY Mr.nr wh., oh;

WHAT THEY MEANT When chill,
dren are impressed with the personal
misfortunes Of o hers, they doubtless
feel tenderer sympathy than do
most Older people. A little girl once
asked why friend who had had
smallpox had marks on her face.
The reason was told her, and, though
she said nothing in reply. her face
was grave and thoughtful for many
hours after.
Some time later, her little brother
cav negro whose face was similarly
marred. and was considerably amused
a; what he thought the mans verv
funny appearance.
lies got holes all over his face y
lie whispered TO his sister, in high
glee, but that young lady g'avely
drew him aside into corner.
Tommy, do you know what those
marks mean ?'shc asked impressively.
Tommy shook his head, his eyes
growing very large and round.
They mean he's been very sick,
said the little preacher, and that he
most died, and God made 'em there
on his face, so folks would always
remember TO be sorry when they
looked at him.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-11-08
.,o c THEO. B.. ALLEN,
~ 9io Chestnut Street, Phladelpha Pennsylvania
Agent for General Mer-

Goods Cloths coled
"hte Gocds Cou f'rtables House Furnishing Linens. osery
ads. Flanncs ard Mnslins. Carpets &C.
c DE-: &C. Mems Youths aud Boys Clio hing
Merchant rule,
o sell perfect fit
s &c gwen ~ VIII purchase for
III
cheap mdum fine he Goods billed
would
Glass only and exchan
SENT to select
ne smallest ofde to- Goods
county hv
y der or Registered Let should accompany order.
Aooress iHEo b. ALLEN, $40 Chestnut Street.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-11-08

The Christian Union tells good
story that has in it a moral for those
persons who wear a veneer Of mod
esty over tolerably thick coat of
self appreciation. 1t says: There
is undoubtedly such thing as hon.
,st self-depreciatioD, but it is scarce,
and the story Of the celebrated mu
stefan and sharp old lady is q
wholesome one. Il hear, Mr.. -
said the old lady, that you have the
good fortune to possess magnificent
voice 'Ah, no, Madam said the
musician. with deprecatory wave OF
the hand, they flatter me that say
6. My gift is. in truth. a very
small ONE is it s., indeed2' said
the cid lady. Then why have you
wasted so much time aud money up
on it, when voices worth cultivat:n
are by no means rareP'
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-11-08

The Boston Budget reports All an .
ccdote Of little girl who is very
fond OF walking with her father.
One day he went further than
usual, and sic began to grow tired.
Sue did her utmost to conceal the
fact, lest IL shru'd make her father
indisposed to take her with him on
future occasions. At last her lag
ging steps betrayed her to her IA
TIERS watchful eye.
Even tn, n, however, she parted
his ques ions, AMI could not be
brought to admit her weakness till
he drew her into trap.
We'll. Lille, il } on don't feel tired,
tell me just how you do feel
Oh, I'm not much tired, pap a,
answered the diplomatic little girl,
but feel as If ! would like to tax Q
my legs off and carry them awhile
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-11-08
Guns. Guns. Guns


We have just received the largest and
best selected stock of Beec Loading and Rifles ever
such makes as Colts, Martins, Ballard
nney' Forehand. Wadswoh Remington w. c. Scott Sous
ana also many OF Belgian and English manufacture
Double Breech Loading Shot Guns from So 90 up
Single Breech Loading Shot Guns from "a so up
Flobe Brcech Loading Rifles from 81 SO MP.
Colts Lightning Repeating Rifles all Calibres.
Winchester Lightning Repeating Rifles all size Calibres
Mems and Boys Cheap Muzze Loading Guns from 81 Is up
we also carry large assortment
Loading and Revolving Implements and PAPER Shells -
inds OF Prmers Cartridges, Powder Wsd Wbp Ohm
Oove artrdge Belts Leggngs Hunting Fishing Suits Revo
rshpg Tackle and Sporting Goods of every description IL
VIII pay you to inspect stock. - =
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-11-08
Sure Cures OF Recent Date.

rains In Chest. nsv RiehDsaA. D.. yws -
La patns In ehsss lzags. puEnrpl q vunrw
ssrs1 = . spp''sss,s.s q 81 'ssss. on ssss
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-11-08

'wouldD'l you call this the calf Of
the 'cgr ssked John, pointing 70 ore
nj his neither limbs. 'No,> replied
Pat. I should call that the leg Of .
calf
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-11-08

A Hard worker.-'I'm In the oil
tu.intss be explained. Il some
times handle AZ much a. ten thous-
asd barrels OF cru 10 in siugls day =
is u po=sibler she responded. IT on
thoussni! 1t must make you very
tneti.'
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-11-08

0Out. nisers. fszss. yu,s n lsss
Hal - 81 soss. ssasrsi - vs:s. - q
VEGAS ssui1 nss vslk. %. Js<sss OF s1r:i -
". p. MABRn m
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-11-08

Extraordinary inducements in this department Every week our Ore
oouI grows We are constantly enarging it
. BY adding the very choicest goods "a secure
ward
Something than in all the
This special lot purchased ysrd Thew are
quAIIy and and superior finish in all the leading
heneta ward
confident
n never been heard before This lot embraces
Call the quality
worth 81 rs yard
AZ 80, rus Is rare Bsrgsin Sold everywhere 6Oc yard
Soc vaYd
=, You wall Ind this the quality that that pay for
a ward
ibis lot cheap At 45c; have only few pieces left '
Soc
we have the following shades: Black,
Cream. Compare the quality houses 65c "
JOb-z9 pieces Fine Sateens at 1910 Regular price I5c
HGp5bLetOn'S Bee Hire Store
La toe First Nstioppl Bank Bulldog
NO@bEhLANDt MARYLAND
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-11-08

W'fe-Dnn't you think I have
kept my looks pretty we'll after our
thirty years Of married lif,?'
misunderstanding. There Is
onlv one slight change perceptibie.
a, the start you had white teeth and
black hair, and now you have block
teeth and white hair
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-11-08

On the Eifrel Towcr-Msmma and
the girls (ccststic,lly): NV, isn't il
high Papa: We'll, what OF it2
Hrvc you seen anything in Paris this
summer that wasn't bieh2'
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-11-08

An Experienced Must I
MIN At tina, black SPOT In the center
IT the circh? why. no; that's what
Iwsnt you to bit. Aim at the ice.
house ten feet to tho right
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-11-08

An how are We failiu' today, Mr..
ORafferly j niver felt SO good
In all ne life. II l had millions it's
livery c'nt av it that I'D give TO be q
rich man. Pm wid yc, Nr. O'Raf.
ferty. If ] owned the whole wurld
III be willing to give IL away for a
little piece ofland an q cabin that
C L d call me own
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-11-08

Yes. said the poet to the toy as
he stepped into the elevator. I'm
going mp want 10 feel for once
that / am . risirg poet
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-11-08

The supreme court Of Illinois has
decided that railway companies al
lowing newsbOys on their cars are
responsible for any damages they
may receive.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-11-08
BUCKLEN's ARNIcA sALvE.

The best Salve 10 the world for Cu,s,
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rbeum. Feve,
scres. letter, Chspped Bsnde. Chilblaius
Corn'. and oil Skin Erupiions, and positive.
y cures fiies, or no pay required. II 10
Rnaran teed TO give saiisfactioE or money
refunded Price rs cents per box For sale
By a. L. Vas ,DEvAxrsa.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1889-11-08
W.T. AND I1Upaon.

Man doesn'i know all. The nm.
assuming porcupino can give the
smsrtest man On earth many points.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-09-26
FAT S' FOR BANDITS.
TWO o oSRKABLB TRAIN ROBBBRIES
YESTERDAY.
A Mobile and Alabama Train Stopped by Robbers,
Who Secure an Unknown AmOunt-fsn
Thousand Dollar Hanl Made
on aTtxas Train.

MOBILE, ALA, September 25.-The
Mobile and Ohio sOuth-bound mail ard
passenger train was held up at $40 this
morning by train robbers at Buckstunns,
Miss, station seventy miles noris of No
bile. The train was due here at 6 a. m.
Just before the train left Buckatunns, two
men mounted behind the tender of the
train, and climbing over, covered Engineer
Jack Therrel aud Fireman Thomas Hust
with their revolvers. The leader ordered
the engineer to pull out and to stop at the
bridge, two miles below Buckatunna, and
to place the train so that the express and
and mail car should be on the further side
of the bridge from the rest OF the train, the
bridge being trtstls over q deep creek.
The engineer put the train just where
the man with the pistol wanted. Then
there appeared third Iobber, disguised
like the other two.
The express car was opened and 81. 200
in mercy was secured. The robbers
missed $40, 900 of government money.
They then proceeded to the mail car.
Agent Bell suspected a robbery and at
tempted to escape. He was caught with
twenty registered packages and made
10 turn them over. A registered pouch
was also taken. The robbers then disap-
pearsd, after exchanging two shots with
the conductor, who had just appeared on
the scene.
RUBE BURROWS THE LEADER.
The leader of the train robbers who held
up the Mobile and Ohio train at Bukatunns,
Miss, this morning is believed to be Rube
Burrows, a noted desperate, the man
whom q search for caused go much excite
ment il the northern part OF the State a
few months ago.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-09-26
OUT-lvED IVES.

serious Charges Against Prominent Public
and Business Men.
CHICAGO. September 25-An upsavory
public scandal is promised in connection
with the affairs Of the wrecked Bessemer
Consolidated Iron Company. The stock
holders intend TO proceed both civilly and
criminally sgainst Secretary Of the Treas
ury Window, ex-senator Stephen W.
Dorsey, f W. Osle, of Cleveland, Robert
G.. Iugersoll and Jesse X Grant, who have
been associated in tAe Loudly transaction.
The developments Wi, it Is said, place
Secretary Window q very bad light and
make public fot tue first tine the inner
workings Of the deal which the cabinet
officer is alleged 10 have engineered for the
benefit Of himself AID his friends. The
charges to be brought against this coserie
oil public men will be conspiracy to wreck
the company, issuing fraudulent bonds,
ceiling ore and pocketing the proceeds,
missppropriation Of the tnn1s aud stealing
I The books cd the company.