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Year: 1876

A murder case awaiting trial at the
Cuddapah Sessions in India last month
was, according TO the India paper, ex-
pected to give rise to much legal discus
sion as to whether the circumstances
justified the charge. A iuggler who al
legged that he possessed some power
which rendered him ''bulIet-proof," in
vited the prisoner in the case to aim at
him with loaded musket, assuring him
that he might do SO without the slight
est fear of producing any painful results.
The prisoner accepted the kind invita-
ton, and, with loaded musket present
ed to him by the juggler Immediately
sent q bullet through his head. It is
urged that as there was no intention on
the part of the prisoner to kill the de-
ceased, the charge of murder can not be
maintained. The juggler was thorough
iy confident of his own invulnerability,
and several of his relations who were to
be called as witnesses for the defense
We're prepared to prove that although
several times shot at before, he was
never hurt. Some few years ago in
England ''wizard" at one of tho theatre
begged one of the audience as q favor to
fire gun at him. The spectator thus
invited loaded the gun with charge
of shot he had brought with him for
the express purpose OF testing crucially
the alleged invulnerabilityo OF the wizard.
The result was painful in the extreme
the wizards face was peppered with
shot, and the spectator who fired the
gun was given into the custody of the
police. Both harrowly escaped death
one by the gun, the other by the
gallows.
Year: 1876

MY DEAR ARTHUR:-If you will be so suspi-
cious. so jealous and so exacting, can not see
hoy we ever to be happy. Faith without
words is dead, and love without faith is no
blessing, but weary burden. l am tired Of
cross words and dark looks. Some women, l
believe, like the feverish excitement OF quar-
rels, but only wish for peace. This miserable.
petty jealousy is quite unworthy of YOU Do
try and put it from You; and rem ember that
love, once wounded, is sometimes hurt past
hope of recovery. received your article quite
safely, but cannot speak about it now. You
have made me too sad, too weary, and even a
little indignant. Yours affectionately,
Year: 1876

He then drew from the leaves of the
diary letter written in q delicate femi-
nine hand and addressed 'tArthur Seton
ESQ.," This letter he regarded with a
long, sad, loving look then, resting his
head on his hand, he read it through
very slowly. It ran as follows
Year: 1876

Although the question, ITO what extent
is rise in wages due to the action of
Trades Unionl" may be difficult to answer,
there can be little doubt that some portion
of an advance is often due to that inhu-
ence. Where are the masters who came
forward and advanced wages unaskedl
They are few and far between, and what
chance Of improving his condition would
any labc urer have who struck singly
Very little chance indeed. Now. labour,
unlike a commodity, will not keep. Once
gone it il gone for ever. A day idly spent
is a day lost and as the capitalist can wait
fol labour longer than the labourer can
wait for wages, there is tendency to de-
press wages. Then why do they not fall :
IL it not because Of the counteracting pow
or of the Unionl When bricklayers from
Liverpool went last March to work ON the
new Town Hall at st. Helens they found
there men in the same trade as themselves
getting higher wages than they we're. They
instantly demanded to be placed on the
same footing as their more fortunate breth-
rem. The masters refused to accede to the
request for reasons best known to them
selves A strike ensued, and after short
delay the men accomplished their object.
Now, il there one sane man within the
four seas of Great Britain who will deny
that in this case the Liverpool bricklayers
obtained their advance by united action


This instance shows something more.
It shows how, with widely-spread Union,
the rates of wages in various towns might
be known-as in large Unions they are
and the highest rate demanded. Had the
st. Helens bricklayers belonged to the
same Union - those from Liverpool the
difference in the rate Of wages in two towns
10 near each other would have been known
and equalsed, or, in other words, the low


or rate would have been raised But how
can men all over the country ascertain
what their labour In worth in various parts
Of the country unless they act upon the
principle of association, and agree upon an
organization that encourages an inter-
change Of information between different
parts of the country. When, too, the
highest rate OF wages in discovered, what
would be- the good Of the discovery unless
there was union strong enough to enforce.
II mot the only way, at any rate the easiest
method Of ~ sEtaining the ''resl valne" of
their labour in by putting pressure on the
capitallst. Nearly all the present wage
rntes are based on no real principle Of
value. Amy Of the rates are very much


below the real value Of tine work done,
and represent the amount which the work
man has been able 10 squeeze out Of hia
Year: 1876

employer. In bringing pressure to bear
upon the capitalist the Union is only do
ing what merchants and manufacturers do
to find out the price Of the commodities in
which they deal. For two recent years
the attention of the colliery proprietors
were chiefly engrossed with quitting on
the screw" in greater or less twists ut a
time, until they found limit to the dis
gorging powers Of the consumer. and that
limit was far beyond the widest demands
ever made by any class of men who have
ever struck for an advance of wages.


But, say those opposed to Trades Un-
ions, wages would ultimately rise when
profits rose, without any combination on
the part of the workmen. With desire
to concede ~ much ~ possible to our op-
ponents, let Us grant this BY no means self
evident proposition. There is still the fact
that the influence of the Union obtains the
advance sooner than would otherwise be
the case, and that In gain to the men,
and another proof that the societies are able
to bring about the results which it 10 their
object to effect. IL there were no combi-
nation amongst the men, and if profits
were rising, the masters would pocket the
enhanced profits, until an imperious me-
cessity obliged them to yield some portion
to the starving dependents upon their
generosity and benevolence.


Not only, then, Ia Union able TO bring
about rise in wages sooner than would
otherwise be the case, but it il also able to
Wrest from the masters larger share Of
the profits than he would concede TO q re-
quest unsupported by the power TO enforce
it. This phase OF the question will be
more properly discussed in the next chap
ter, and is only mentioned here because
some persons imagine all unionists TO be
williams Of the deepest dye" and the
masters "white-robed innocence from
heaven" descended. Such men, amongst
vast amount of prattle about the identity
OF the interests OF employers and employ
ed, are continually suggesting rose water
remedies a. settlement Of great and
serious question. Their principal advice
to the masters il, 'sBe kind 10 your men r
and to the men, s'Trust to the generosity
Of your employer" The men unfortunate
ly have had bitter experience OF the gem
erosity from which they are told to expect
such great blessings. They have not yet
forgotten the truck system, and it 10 not
30 long ago that, to save threepence a-day,
masters gave women three shillings a-week
to stack large bars Of iron, and were only
prevented continuing that policy by the
outory Of the public Il IN indeed foolish
TO maintain that masters would givs the
lfull wags 70 whish men are entitled unlsss
Year: 1876

be deined and take the place OF dvinely
cnthroned justice Can we believe so unrca-
sonable and CONSOLES proposition? There would IN
such DO necessity Tor Supreme Au.
thority no Providence, no Judge And only The fool
II IL who says his heart "there Is no God" ms,
In reality Is the doctrine OF predestinaon Its result
Is 10 obiterae all difference between good and bad, aud
TO make man mere creature OF chance-to blot out
the IA benelccnt God, who overlooks all our
tions and ways Judaism has tried 10 root up such
sensclesS doctrice.


A


elevated TO that dignity of choice that enables him 10
walk way abd out for him. And IL this wore not
we should have the deity OF prcdcstinaton that
would blot out OF the the God whom VIC now
worship and adore. We dare not, II we would. adopt
cruel and barbarous an idea that nor cast our
selves hopclcssly the OF life without ruddcr,
chart, compass or haven We cannot allow ourselves
thus 10 become the sport OF the mcrcless to DO
swallowed up by them or DO dashed 10 pieces on the
rocks OF eternity.


The text also instructs US what is the reward and
what the punishment for our right or wrong doing.
The blessing and the curse OF God Are you ready 10
make the choces Does II require persuasony Know
not that there Is lie IN Gods favor but DEATH dcatn
TO all hopc and peace and JOY IN his wrathy Ana
though have placed before here the way Of lie
and the way of death Merciiul Father condesccnds
discar. the other Can VIC close
against this loving and tender appenly Can we
bind ourselves TO the fearful conception OF tho
crime Of indifference to duty clearly defined
1t is IN the text3 And not tor liis sake does
God thus speak to II Is for sakcs that He offers
blessing lor obedience. but dccrccs for Gso
bedliepce. What has not God promised TO those who
love Hims And yet how we forget Him in the tran
scnt Joys OF this te Let US walk then in the paths
that God las laid down for and may be that
even while We young thcrc rich reward Tor each
one OF us, and because our Redcemcr veth We shall
receive the rich reward which He has reserved or u.s.
TO shun the wrong and choose tho right that may
obtain the blessing OF life everlasting.
Year: 1876

Yesterday morning the body OF an unknown man
was found in the North River the foot of
strcct Deceased was five ieet six inches in height,
had gray hair slightly bald gray mustache, and wore
black pants, alpaca coat, cotton undershirt white
muslin overshirt, gaiter shoes stockings black hat


Another unknown person found in the East
River, of pier No. p He was about seventeen years
Old had red hair smooth face, dark pants jacket
ana vest white shirt, gauer shoes and cotton socks,
Coroner Croker has charge OF both cases.
Year: 1876

snd that any dsiniercslsa experts acquaintance
would do the same He pronounced most Of the rooms
merely stnlls, and said that architect who could
design and approve such building cuipable in
the extreme To support this view the facts stand
that The building has been found practically unten
antabe failing 10 pay even the interest the mort
cages, aud that II Is In the hands OF receiver,
appointed py the Mutual Life Insurance Company.
during the last year Is stated that three OF the few
tenants died OF dipnthera, and the statement would
not be wondered at by who examined the building.
Tho wretchcd position and material OF the pipes,
severely criticised TO the reporter by a practical
plumber Is demonstrated by the continual freezing
ana bursting which has been gong this winter.
The noors OF many rooms and the often
covered with water, which freezes almost
dismal interior single winding staircase Of Georgia
pine furnished the sole the different floors OF
the building that II this 10 take flrc near its


foot the escape Of the Of the upper stories
would be entirely cut on


EXPLANATION AFFECTING BRooKLyN DISASTERS


To ascertain whether the Fire Commissioners would
have sanctioned the erection of this building, dan
gerous one The reporter called upon Hugh McIaugh.


I'm, one Of the ,ioard. and was informed that the
powers OF the Board IN this matter were very limited


indeed; that Tor four years an attempt had been made
to obtain enlarged discretion, but so tar without
This seems very like practical admission that
unsafe building could be constructed spite Of
the existence of this Board. Further details
might easily be added tending TO establish
still more fully alleged facts which have
10 make the story sensational here IL is simple,
but there Is no desire TO insert anything that would
wantonly heighten tho force Of the charges. Tho
facts stated clearly possible, and the alleged
motives not even limited in this article. The
cusnton the intent and probable motives of Mr.
plant which has already been served upon him by tho
counsel Of the lady in question.
Year: 1876

Large quantities OF drfs in the upper and lower
bays yesterday made navigation both difficult and
dangerous for the crryboas running to and from the
city Since the cold snap very few vessels have
chored Oft the island, only those compelled to do
The revenue steamer Grant anchored of Tompkins-
VILE on Saturday afternoon alter cruise down tho
coast in search OF stranded disabled vessels Yes
tcrday morning the ebb tide struck her with heavy
ice and she dragged her anchors, coming in contact
with pilot boat. and both driven the shore
al the basin at Stapcton The two were taken in
by the tug Rescue, Captain McRoberts and towed TO
the American Docks Al Tompkinsvillc.
Year: 1876

The bite of another Spitz dog has been at.
tended by the same serious results as simi-
lar bites from the same species of animals
to which we have already called the atten-
tion of our readers and OF the medical pro-
fession. The case that has just happened
Is an unequivocal one. The bite was inflict-


ed, and the disease consequent upon 1t was
developed within definite period, and no
question existed as to the character or spe-
cies of the animal by which 1t was produced.
There have been no definite facts which
have been produced to fasten the RESPONSE
bility for the existence of well-defned hy-
drophobia till now, on any special breed Of
dogs; and, as far as we can observe, there
have not been such clear cases of the dis
ease that have ever been distinctly tracea-
BILE to the bites of any dogs except of the
species of those to which the two last cases
of hydrophobia bave been conclusively at


tributed. Such being the facts, 1t is time to
entertain them seriously, and to institute
immediate inquiries into the organic struc-
ture of the animals that never bite without
leaving the poison Of hydrophobia in the
flesh which their teeth have penetrated.
What is this poison; and It is common only
to the Spltz dog, as the poison is to the tar
antula or the rattlesnakea Let us have that
matter settled at once. q, NJ
Year: 1876

GEN. BUTLER in representative of a
school of politics which is dangerous to any
party or to any government, and his elec.
tion to the House of Representatives, will
be disgrace to his constituency and blot
on the fair fame of Massachusetts. Every
citizen Of Massachusetts, should labor for
his defeat, who cares for the interest of his
country. His election will be national
calamity,
Year: 1876

The meeting Of the Democratic Associa.


tion on Saturday night, was the signal gun


Of preparation, and was not without a


numerous answering, for it was noticea-


BILE fact that it brought together the most
substantial workers in the party. The
speech Of Senator Bayard,as President of the
Association was strongly impregnated with


wholesome advice, and the proceedings
throughout were clustered with that
interest and enthusiasm that for
merly bespeaks nard and earnest
work in the coming campaign, and
followed up with the large mass meeting
to take place in the Grand Opera House
Tomorrow night, will show that the De-
mocracy have lost no zeal, are unterrifed
by defeat only temporarily local in its
effects, and will make fight unequaled in
its diligence and earnestness. The cry is
forward" Every ward in the city should
thoroughly organize, and the Democracy
throughout the State should be in formida-
BILE fighting trim when the time comes


Republican activity should be the warning
for Democratic vigilance, and we have
but the beginning of the work in the en-
Ehusiastic meetings held in this city and
New Castle on Saturday night, full pro-
,eedings Of which will be found in our To-.


N columns.
Year: 1876

-
party in this State. He has before been
mentioned in connection with the position
to which he now aspires, but was
defeated i'll the nomination by James
r. Lofland ; but was consoled with the pro-
mise that at another time he should have the
nomination, and this promise was fulfilled
at Dover in the last State Convention of
the Republican party. 1t was triumph
for that branch of the party which has its
existence in New Castle county; a surren-
der for the lower counties, which rubbed
unpleasantly against their wishes, but had
to be done to preserve what the party is
trying so hard to maintain, and that is
harmony. Their candidate lacks in that


deep thought and judgment which is to be
found in the Democratic candidate, and
more forcibly told in the staunch, quiet
channel Of hard work, than it could be
in the frothy sputter of sopho.
morical speech. Mr.. Bird is lawyer of
good standing at the New Castle bar, who
believes mans private life should not be
dragged into politics; that if legislator
does his duty by his constituents that his
private life should have no part in the
contest. But this is only the individual
opinion Of the candidate, and convenient
Year: 1876

graded himself to an instrument of that sena-
TORS personal resentment, and in the removal
of Yaryan gave notice to all the officers Of his
administration that they must not manifest too
much zeal in the prosecution of offenders who
are protected by United States senators.


1t is such performances as this which are
rapidly extinguishing all respect for Grants
administration, which are gradually educating
the people to rejoice that the fourth Of March
next will see the end of it.


Very well put. But does the Pioneer
Press-Tribune forget that it was Grants
minions who defeated Blaine and united
the opposition to him on Hayes? It the
administration of Grant has become such
stencil what assurance have we that
the same influence will not control Hayes?
Can ne throw off on the men who nomi-
mated shim? Will not Conkling and
Morton and the Camerons surround him
with the poisoned and pesti!ential at
mosphere OF their influence?


Is it not better to vote the Iadepend
ent ticket and support PETER CooPEE
and NEWTON BOOTH?
Year: 1876

We had the pleasure of making trip
to Iowa recently. to deliver centennial
Fourth Ct July speech at Usage, in Mitch
ell county, in that state. Usage is one
Of the neatest and most prosperous lit
tie towns we have seen in the west,
filled with an intelligent and enterpris-
ing poulation, and surrounded by re-
gion OF country which is emphatically
the garden of Iowa. We made very
many pleasant acquaintances, and en-
joyed our visit greatly.


But we allude to our trip simply to
state that we found the people of Mitchell
county almost unit in favor of the re-
peal OF the Resumption act and against
contraction of the currency. We spoke
to hundreds upon the subject, and the
testimony was uniform, that ifa canvass
was made and the issue clearly presented
nine-tenths Of the people would vote the
greenback ticket. And some who had
recently travelled extensively in the state
gave it as their opinion that all Iowa felt
the same way. But unfortunately the
party machinery, the newspapers and
the active politicians are devoted to one
or other Of the old parties, and the per-
p.exed people do not know which way to
turn tor relief.


Time may bring some relief from this
state of things, but the prospect is not
encouraging.
Year: 1876

With this issue the ANTI
enters upon the third year of its exis>
tencc. We hope that during the past two
years it has been of some benefit to the
people of Minnesota.


We begin the new year with very
large subscription list and a liberal adj
vertising patronage. We shall continue
to publish an independent journal in.
dependent Of all rings and parties; and
devoted 10 the real interests of the peo-
pie as we understand them. We hold
ourself accountable to nothing but our
conscience and.our sense of right.


We avail ourself Of this opportuni-
ty to thank our many generous friends,
who,in all parts of the state, have labored
for the success of our paper; and we
trust they will not weary in well-doing.
If they think we are working in the in
terest OF truth and justice they will serve
the good cause most effectually by in
creasing our subscription list. The more
readers we have the more good we can
accomplish.
Year: 1876

We would commend the following to
the consideration of those Democrats
who have turned Minnesota's Democra-
cy over to New York and Tilden. It is
from the Terre Haute Express:


I'VE have published before in these columns
statistics to show that the masses Of the western
people are better educated, and the western
schools better patronized, than in the east In
Indiana, Ohio, illinois and Michigan there are
fewer illterates and larger school attendance in
proportion to population, than in New Eng
land. This is not an idle boast; it is simple
statement Of the fact taken from the Official
records. The west is more liberal, more toler-
ant, and more enterprising than the east. In
no other part Of the world is the press SO free
and the range Of discussion SO wide. We are
bound less by precedent and custom in the
west; we are closer to nature, we are more un-
trammelled and free. There are bolder thoughts
and more intense life and more vigorous action
lOthe west. The west has furnished the pres
ident OF the United States for sixteen years; it
gave the country almost every great general in
the war. The western armies marched from St.
Louis to the guilt, opening the great river of the
continent, and from Louisville to the sea, cut
ting the Confederacy into fragments, while the
armies Of the east marched from Washington
to Richmond: And Richmond was not taken
until Lee heard the battle-cheers of Sherman 5
men coming up from the rear. The west will
grow in vigor and aggresslveness. She is only
now beginning to fairly understand her
strength. The political reforms Of the future
will have their origin here. The first formid-
able protest against the aggressions Of the mon
ey power comes from the west. Give MS the
currency issue square, and the prairies will
blaze with the fires of new crusade. The is
sue will come. All thinking men feel it intu-
itively that we are on the eve of great events,
that this is the lull before the formation Of new
party lines, and the beginning Of great CAM
paigns. The country bounded and contiguous
to the great western cities is the seat of politc-
al empire i'll this country. The thoughts OF
this people will 90 forth like the soldiers of
Sherman, to sweep the land. The west will be
united from the mountains to the plains and
from the lakes to the gulf in the coming great
battle to dignity and exalt Labor, and to take
from the instrument, Money, its false import
ance and supremacy"


Alas! in this fight, so far, Minnesotalhas
not acted with the great states OF the
west with Ohio, Indiana and Illinois.
In her supreme wisdom she allies her
self to the communities OF the Atlantic
coast whose interests are hostile to her
own.


She has aided to postpone the day OF
reform; she cannot avert it.