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Hartford labor., 1894-10-20

Comrades of Sc ,~n are at work. Thomas Kennedy, member of the Masons' Union of Troy, has received the nomin- ation for the office of Sheriff from the Democratic party, and the pure and sim pie Masons' Union, who will allow poli- tics in the union. has inaorsed the nomination. The Masons' Union, who have always isolated themselves from other labor organizations and never affil- lated with the central body of the city now seek to receive the indorsement of Kennedy from the Central Federation of Labor, but with the exception of a few old party heelers will receive a well de- served setback. The working people know from experience what to expect from their bogus Labor candidates. Friend Lippmann from the tailors is seeking the nomination for Member of Assembly in the Second District, but will not even be successful in that. On the 9th of Novem- Der the thinking working people will show that the Socialist Labor Party is the only advocate of the emancipation of the working class.
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20

The Illinois State Central Committee held its first regular meeting at Chicago on Sunday, October 14 at which Com rade Stone was elected Correspondins Secretary, and Comrade Ehrenpreis tenn porary Recording Secretary. It was de- cided to meet every second and fourth Sunday of the month at 10 a. m.. at Neebe's Hall, 4s West Randolph street It was also decided that any member of the committee who fails to attend it's meet 1ngs during whole month shall be re- ported to the main section meetings and replaced by some other comrade. Very good propa ganda work is now being car ried on among the Italians of the city, This Is exclusively due to the fact that the Chicago comrades have been favored
 with the presence of a prominent Italian
 comrade, Prof. Cicero Ercoli, who was
 the editor ot the Rome Socialist daily
 Emansipazione, until the recent insur-
 rection in Sicily. in which the Italian So-
 cialists took such leading part As an
 editor of the paper, Comrade Ercoli, nat
 urally made himself obnoxious to the
 Italian Government, and having found
 out in time of an order issued for his ar
 rest. he wisely took refuge in this coun-
 try. He has now been in Chicago for the
 last three weeks, during which he has ad-
 dressed a number of mass-meetings ar-
 ranged by the Socialist Labor Party in
 the Italian quarters of the city, and with great success. He kindles enthusiasm in
 his hearers who gladly respond to his
 calls for an lillian organization. An
 Italian Socialist Club has already been organized with 40 members to start with
 The name of the club is "Fasci Operai
 Socialista Pietro Verro' in honor of one of the leading Socialists in the last in- surrection.
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20

Lawrence Section recently commis- stoned Comrade Ryan to visit Lowell and arrange for. agitation there preparatory to organizing section. Comrade Ryan made some dozen Socialists and secured Jackson Hall for mass meeting to be held there October 22. Good speakers have been secured. Lowell is a large in dustrial city and should have had a large Section long ago. The Lawrence com rades have done all they could and will expect the State Central Committee to help the movement there in the future.
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20

Comrade Taylors trip trough Massa- chusetts has been very successful. He spoke at Cheshire before crowded house, and Socialist meeting had never been held there before. The same Is true of Turner's. Falls where half the town turned out to hear the gospel of Socialism. In Holyoke the City Hall was crowded with an interested audience. Westfield also had never seen Socialist speaker before. Comrades Taylor and Ruther ad- dressed a large audience, composed main ly of textile workers, at the Bridge Street Turner Hall, Holyoke, on Wednes- day evening, Oct. 10. Pittsfield also had a rousing meeting.
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20

The Holyoke worknen have decided that they will no longer be voluntary wage slaves. They have adopted plank 10 by a vote of s6 against 34. This vote is signifi- cant, and will be everlasting honor to Holyoke's workmen. They have also in dorsed the candidates of the Socialist Labor Party for Governor and Lieutenant Gov ernor, David Taylor and Moritz Ruther. They have further indorsed John F. Shee- han for representative in the fourth Hamp- |den district. and placed in nomination for the third Hampden district our comrade, Adam Ramage. There is not the slightest doubt but that Sheehan will be elected, and there is a possibility that Adam Ramage will also pull through. With sheehan and Ramag ge in the Legislature, Holyoke will in deed have a representation of which not only Holyoke but the whole State may be proud. Sheehan's fine oratory, coupled with amage's long experience. will make them power from the start.
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20
SOCIALIST LABOR PARTY

CONNECTICUT STATE TICKET.
 For Governor,
 JAMES F. TUCKEY. For Lieutenant Governor, FRANK O. PILGRIM. For Secretary of State.
 JOHN NORTON.
 For Treasurer,
 JAMES T. MANEE.
 For Comptroller,
 JAMES MERRICK. For Congress-First District,
 s. w. TAYLOR. For Congress = Second District, FRED TORRINGTON. For Congress-Third District, ALEXANDER MACDONALD.
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20

Milwaukee LABOR has a. new local manager in the person of Comrade F. Geske, who was recently elected to suc- .ceed Comrade Oswald Schubert, who managed the paper from its first issue. and who, as the pioneer manager, merits the appreciation of his comrades
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20
TO THE WORkINGMEN OF
 HARTFORDl

. HARTFoRDl
 The HARTFORD LABOR, a week ly Labor paper, is published by your fellow workers. It starts out OIL it's mission with full de- termination to be the faithful ad- vocate of the rights, the indepen- dent political action and final emancipation of Labor, and gives every week the latest condensed news, and the true aims and prog ress of, the Labor movement throughout the world. The work ing people of this city have never had an organ truly representing their interests. There is no deny ing that class struggles exist, and under suck conditions it is inn possible to have clear view of the Labor problem from an organ proclaimlng peace when none ex- ists. We ask any minded, laboring man to reason for him. self. Is it not a fact that Capital is aggregated wages withheld from Labor in the shape of profit rent and interestf And if Labor
 can produce same for irresponsi- ble persons, by whose greed it is crushed in return for it's favor to monopoly, could it not produce the same amount of wealth for it's own welfaref Our forefathers struggled for our political enamel patton. Is there not also a just way to prevent the economic con ditions of mankind from being left in the hands of the few irrespon- sIble, by Labor demanding eoonosn-. ic freedom with political freedomf The government must assume the functions of production and distri- button in all industries where com petition has failed to advance the welfare of humanity. And under such conditions only can the toil- CTS expect the full earnings of their Labor. There is 8 given amount gained by industry, and when capital has the right to claim remuneration as it's wages of su- perintendence, there must eventu- ally be so much less for the labor CT. Why support the drones of hivef Are we not capable, as a people, of running all our indus tries, as well, and to even better advantage, than the mail system. Under the government administra- tion of industry there would be no riots, strikes or overproduction to interfere with the welfare of the people. Capital controls you by controlling your politics, and through it all industry. Now, fellowworkers, we are not ham pered by limited suffrage, as our European brothers are. Are we to remain inactive until European conditions confront usf We appeas to you to wake up from your slumbers and recognize the fact that you can not gain industrial freedom except by exercising your right of suffrage intclligently and for your own welfare. No party can ever represents Labor except a. party aiming to secure to Labor all it possesses. And as Capital is international in it's system of ex- plotting Labor so is the Socialist Labor Party the international in strument through which Labor shall secure it's industrial enamel patton.
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20

Comrade De Leon's meetings in Buffalo were very successful and have done very much towards lifting our Populist and Trades Unionist friends up to the prin- Giples of the S. l.. P. The questions asked and answers given demonstrated the irresistible power of the Socialist logic.
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20

Chicago LABOR has been carefully managed by Comrade John Glambeck, since 1t began, but lack of time to devote to its increasing needs compelled his res ignation at the last meeting of the Main Section. His duties were faithfully per formed at the expense of considerable personal inconvenience. Comrade J. Hu- bert De Witt succeeds him.
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20

Boston Comrades are becoming very active in the work of pushing the propaganda of our great cause. Ward clubs are now being rapidly organized and candidates for the Legislature are being nominated. Comrade M. Ginsburg has been nominated in the Sixth Ward; Comrade Charles Claus in the Eighth and Comrade L. Goldman in the Six teenth.
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20

Newburgh Section enlisted { new mem- bers in their last meeting at hall, 13 Water St. They held a mass-meeting Oct. 16 at which Comrade De Leon was the principal speaker.
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20

The rally of Section Holyoke at City Hall, October 8, with Comrades Taylor and Ruther as speakers, was a grand suc- cess. There were over 1000 people pres ent who paid the closest attention to the speakers. Previous to the meeting there was street parade with a band of music and transparencies. A great deal of lit erature was distributed.
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20

Every Socialist Section should immediately take steps towards the organization of band. Start with fife and drum corps if you can't do better. Music would be invaluable, especially in our open air meetings. Don't despise small beginnings.
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20

Boston LABOR has lost a valuable support in the resignation of Local Man ager Charles Frede. To Comrade Friede belongs the credit of having skillfully managed the paper since its publication was begun, and he deserves the thanks of his comrades for his sacrifices in it's behalf. Comrade Joseph Friedland suc- Ceeds him.
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20

Comrade Julius Miche1es left St. Louis October F for New York to take charge o1 the printing department of the Arbeitel Zeitung, the new Jewish Socialist daily.
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20

Cleveland LABOR will be aided by eleven members of Section Vorwaerts who will pay ten cents weekly into It's fund
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20

St. Paul American Section will hold a mass-meeting in Labor Temple, Sunday, Oct. 21, at 2:30 D. m. Dr. A. Hirchfeld, and others. will speak.
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20

If some of the men who always claim to be Socialists would drop into the meetings of our Socialist Section, they might learn some thing about Socialism that they evidently haven't yet discovered.
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20

St. Louis comrades were complimented by the Recorder of Voters for their care full and regular preparation of their nom- tnation certificate .t
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20

portation and communication; but no empIoye shall be discharged for political reasons.
 3. The municipalities to obtain possession of the local railroads, ferries, waterworks, gasworks, electric plants, and all industries requiring municipal franchises: but no employe shall be dis charged for political reasons.
 4. The public lands to be de- clared inalienable. Revocation of all land grants to corporations or individuals, the conditions of which have not been compiled with. ..-.
 5. Legal incorporation by the states of local trades unions which have no national organization.
 6. The United States to have the exclusive right to issue money.
 2. Congressional legislation pro- viding for the scientific manage ment of forests and waterways, and prohibiting the waste of the natural resources of the country.
 8. Inventions to be free to all; the inventors to be remunerated by the nation.
 9. Progressive income tax and tax on inheritances; the smaller incomes to be exempt.
 10. School education of all child ren under IA years of age to be compulsory, gratuitous, and ac- cessible to all by public assistance in meals, clothing, books, etc., where necessary.
 II. Repeal of all pauper, tramp conspiracy and sumptuary laws. Unabridged right of combination. 12. Official statistics concerning the condition of labor. Prohibition of the employment of children of school age and of the employment of female labor In occupations detrimental to health or morality. Abolition of the convict labor contract system.
 13. Employment of the unem- ployed by the public authorities County, city, state and nation).
 IA. All wages to be paid in lawful money of the United States. Equalization of women's wages with those of men where equal service is performed.
 15. Laws for the protection of life and limb in all occupations, and an efficient employers liability law.
 POLITICAL DEMANDS.
 1. The people to have the right to propose laws and to vote upon all measures of importance, accord
 
 ing to the referendum principle.
 2. Abolition of the veto power of the Executive (national, state and municipal wherever it exists.
 3. Municipal self-government.
 4. Direct vote and secret ballots in all elections. Universal and equal right of suffrage without regard to color, creed or sex. Election days to be legal holidays. The principle of proportional representation to be introduced.
 5. All public officers to be sub- iect to recall by their respective constituencies.
 6. Uniform civil and crimina, law throughout the United States Administration of justice to bo free of charge. Abolition of capital punishment.
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20

Boston Jewish Section held 8 mass meeting at Well Memorial Hall which was largely attended. Comrade B. Feig- enbaum. of New York, addressed the audience on ''The Cause of Strikes and their Results
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20

One Haller skipped out with s250, which had been set aside for agitation, and our Massachusetts comrades were obliged to forego their meetings at Northampton, South Hadley Falls, Will limansett and Chicopee.
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20

Lawrence Section will hold mass meeting in City Hall October 20, and Com rades Taylor, Nagler and Casson will be the speakers.
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20

Chicago Danish Section, Mo- held q well-attended mass-meeting Sunday, Oct IA, at Councils Hall, 6s4s Stoney Island avenue
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20

Comrade B. Reinstein of Buffalo has published In the Buffalo Courier a re- ply to c. B. Matthews, the Populist can didate for Governor of New York.
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20

The certificates of nomination recently filed by the Missouri comrades contained over 10000 signatures.
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20

The rally of Section Pittsf1eld, on Oc- tober 6, was success. Two hundred and fifty people were present.
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20

Boston's Eighth Ward Club will hold a rally of the Socialist Labor party at WelI's s School house, Thursday, October %.
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20

Buffalo Section has organized a new branch, at Abling's Hall, 692 Amherst St., Black Rock.
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20

Waterbury (Conn.) German Section gave a concert and ball on Wednesday,, October 10, for the benefit of the Cam paign Fund.
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20

Comrade Taylor is hard at work in the Massachusetts campaign.
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20

York.
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20

Cleveland's Socialist Drum Corps has begun its work in the agitation.
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20

l AUOptcu 8t tue CulCilSO SOAvcut1Ous THE SOCIALIST LABOR PARTY of the United States, in conven-
 ; tion assembled, reasserts the inalienable right of men to life, liberty. and the pursuit of happi' ness.
 With the founders of the Amer ican Republic, we hold that the purpose of government is to secure every citizen in the enjoyment of this right; but in the light of our social conditions we hold, further more, that no such right can be exercised under system of eco- homie inequality, essen tially de- structive of life, of liberty, and of happiness.
 With the founders of this Re- public, we hold that the true the ory of politics is that the machin- cry of government must be owned and controlled by the whole peo- pie; but in the light of our indus trial development we hold, full thermore, that the true theory of economics is that the machinery of production must likewise
 BELONG TO THE PEOPLE IN CON-
 To the obvious fact that our despotic system of economies is the direct opposite of our demo- cratic system of politics, can plainly be traced the existence of a privileged class, the corruption of government by that class, the alienation of p ublic property, pulp lie franchises and public functions to that class, and the abject de- pendence of the mightiest of na- tions on that class. -:.... 1 Again, through the perversion of democracy to the ends of plu- tocracy, s.4... LABOR IS ROBBED
 of the wealth which it alone pro- duces, is denied the means of self employment, and, by compulsory idleness in wage slavery, is even deprived of the necessaries of life. Human power and natural forces are thus wasted, that the pIutoc- racy may rule.
 Ignorance and misery, with all their concomitant evils, are per- petuated, that the
 PEOPLE MAY BE KEPT IN BONDAGE
 Science and invention are di- verted from their humane purpose to the enslavement of women and children. Against such a system the So- cialist Labor Party once more en- ters it's protest. Once more it re- iterates it's fundamental declara- tion that private property in the natural sources of production and in the instruments of labor is the obvious cause of all economic servitude and political depend. once; and,
 Whereas, The time Is fast com ing when, in the natural course of social evolution this system, through the destructive action of it's failures and crises on the one hand, and tho constructive tendencies of its trusts and other Capitalistic combinations on the other hand, shall nave worked out it's own downfall; therefore, be it
 Resolved, That we call upon the people to organize with a view to the substitution of the
 COOPERATIVE COMMONWEALTH for the present state of planless production, industrial war, and social disorder; commonwealth in which every worker shall have the free exercise and full benefit of his faculties, multiplied by all the modern factors of civilization.
 We call upon them to unite with us in mighty effort to gain by all practicable means the political power.
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20
PLATFoRM
 OF THE SOCIALIST LABOR PARTY

Adopted at the Chicago Convention.
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20
... VOTE THE
 SOCIALIST LABOD TICKET.

Rush the sale of LABOR on the streets, in your meetings, and at your picnics.
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20
Socialist Newspaper Union.

The relative standing in circula- tion of the B papers composing the recently organized Socialist Newspaper Union, whose head quarters are located at 311 Walnut street, St. Louis, Mo-, is as fol- lows for the week ending last Sat- urday:
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20
Hello! We are here, and with your help intend to stay.
UNDER OUR FLAG.

Hartford LABOR has come 200 strong!
Hartford labor., 1894-10-20

Secure subscribers for LABOR everywhere.
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1894-10-26

contribute largely toward the cost Of
furnishing sites for these armed camps.
But he wants more soldiers for them,
thinking evidently that there IS some
thing in modern business methods, in
modern railway methods, which makes
it essential to guard their practitioners
with federal troops. AS soldier the
General does not stop to think, one of
the chief beauties of his profession be-
ing that its pay is comfortable, its Dig
nifty overwhelming, it's demand for in
tellectual effort absolutely non-exist-
ent. But other people do think, and
as, thank God, professional soldiers do
not make our laws or levy our taxes it
will be long time before the people
will vote to increase the standing army
that the holders of monopoly, the pos
SCISSORS of privilege, the oppressors of
the people may be upheld and pro-
tected in their expressions by armed
men paid out of the tax fund, which is
principally drawn from the very peo-
pie against whom their rifles are level
oil
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1894-10-26
At the Land Kings Mercy.

More than half of the total number
of families in the United Stares are
homeless, having no claim whatever to
the house in which they dwell, an adj
dilional seventh whose homes are
mortgaged, only 81 per cent. of the
families of the country who own their
own homes free from incumbrance-
these are some of the startling and
thought-provoking conditions revealed
by the United States census for 1890
The figures are as follows: Number of
families, l.. $50, 1872; number of tenants,
1923, 735, or % PER cent. OF the whole
number; number of families whose
places of abode are incumbered by
mortgages, 1,696, $50, or i PER cent:
number of families whose homes are
free from debt, 1869, 527, or 81 per
cent. of the total number. These figures
include farmers and the people who
live in villages, towns, and the smaller
cities. The following table showing
the conditions in these respects of
thirty cities of the country, east, west,
north, and south, of $4,000 population
and over, indicate how great is the
disparity among urban families:
Marshall County independent. (Plymouth, Marshall County, Ind.) 1894-1895, 1894-10-26
What VIII Ihey Do

Once in viii lie You hear men ask,
what assurance can you give us that
the Populists would not sell out to the
eoldbugs like the Democrats have? -
We answer by saying that no one ever
heard of II new party failing to redeem
its pledges when placed in position
to do so.
The Republican party, under Jeffer-
son. was organized to repeal the alien
and sedition laws, to kill of primogen-
iture and to prevent the chartering of
national banks. 1t redeemed every
one of these pledges. But by 1928 JEFF
ferson had died, the people had ceased
to take an active interest in political
affairs. having turned all that over to
their oflice-holders, like they have in
the south since 1865. The result was
the demagogues seized the reins of
party machinery and put the banks on
top.
In 1928 Jaclsson organized the Dem