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TUB GBANGE ADVANOE.
WEDNESDAY. APRIL. 11,1877.
H. H. YOUNG, EDITOR
Unemployed Labor.
Would it not be well enough for
intelligent people to give politics
and other kindred subjects a rest,
and turn their attention to the very
important matter of providing relief
for the unemployed labor force of
the country And we do not mean,
either, that they shall seek tor a
solution of the question: What is
the reason of this enforced idleness
and consequent suffeiing It is of
very little interest to those who are
hungery and naked to be told why
they are so. Bitter experience con
vinces them of the fact of their de
plorable condition and they are on
ly anxious to find the remedy to
learn how to get enough to eat and
wear. It is not money or property
they want, b'\t victuals and clothes.
To us, the cause of this lack of
employment seems plain enough,
but we confess that it is exceeding
ly difficult to discover a practical
and adequate remedy. The only
present remedy, the single means of
of affording immediate relief, ap
pears to consist of a generous move
on the part of capitalists generally
to devote a poition of their means
to improvements which will be use
ful, although not immediately essen
tial to the comfort and happiness
ot themselves and neighbors. Of
course, this must be a voluntary act
on their part, and the investments
may not promise immediate remun
eration, still the accummulations of
wealth in the shape of improvements
is more secuie than if kept on hand
in cash or put in stocks, bonds, &c,
and in the former case the laboring
community is benefitted by the ex
penditure.
Take, for instance, in this city and
vicinity, the matter of building a
railroad trom here to Cannon Falls,
or to Zumbrota, or putting a bridge
across the river. All these are
needed improvements and would, no
doubt, ultimately repay the invest
ments required and their construc
tion would afford employment for
a fair proportion of our surplus la
bor force and give them a chance
to live, and every neighborhood has
similarly needed improvements.
Now, is it better to build such im.
provements through the country
generally and make opportunities
for the laboring people to them,
selves, or to support them as pau
pers or criminals They will
have to be supported by capital, for
we cannot afford to let them die of
starvation. Our humanity will not
permit this. Or, if it would, they
themselves would not permit it, for
suffering would soon make them suf
ficiently desperate to help them
selves in violation of law. The
-cheapest remedy is to set them to
work, and if capitalists will be less
rapacious, if they will be satisfied
with reasonable rates for the use of
their means, and be willing to "live
and let live" they will find in the
end that it will pay better than the
policy they have pursued for the
past fifteen years and are still pur
suing.
The accummulations ot vast for
tunes by a few at the expense of the
many is not calculated to promote
the general prosperity of a country.
That is only attainable by a gener
al distribution of the wealth and by
the occupation of capital in furnish
ing employment for the needy.
There is work enough in the world
for all, and food and raiment enough
for all, and it is not "communism"
nor folly for the poor who are able
and willing to work to demand of
capital that it shall furnish them em
ployment to prevent them from suf
fering.
Vasa Insuranc Socicety.
VASA, April 3d, '77.
Ed. Grange Advance-.—Having
been requested by many of your
readers to furnish some facts relat- traitorous and wioked usurpations.
ing to the mutual protection associa
tion of Vasa against losses by fire
and lightning, I will hereby, with
your consent, comply. On the
first day of February 1867, our so
ciety was formed. To give an idea
of its rapid growth I will state that
two years from that date the amount
of property insured was $85,080. On
the istday of Feb., 1873, amount-influence
ed to $153,680, and now for build
ings and personal propeity about
$275,000.
Until in the fall of 1872 we had
no capital, if a loss occurred an as
sessment was made on the members,
each one paying his per cent, of the
value insured. But at that time it
was agreed to raise a small capital,
per cent, and soon afterwards it
was put up to Y\. per cent. I under
stand it is the intention to increase
it to one per cent at the next annu
al meeting. This sum which amount
ed to over $2,000, called a perma
nent fund, is in the hands of the
Treasurer who gives ample security
and pays to the society 8 per cent
per annum.
When a loss occurs, the interest of
the permanent fund is used. If that
is not sufficient to meet the liabili
ties, than the members are assessed
for the balance and if any one re
fuses or neglects to pay his assess
ments, his part of the permanent
fund, or so much thereof as may be
necessary is appropriated to pay such
debt. The balance, if any, will
then be returned to such member,
minus interest, and such member is
not entitled to be a member again.
But if any member should desire at
any time to withdraw from the asso
ciation, such member is entitled to
receive his principal in the perma
nent fund, after 3 months notice,
provided his former assess wents have
been paid.
For the ten yeais that we ha\e
been in operation as a society we
have paid out the sum of $824.49,
that being per cent of all the
losses sustained. Ourexpenses aie
small, and are about paid by the
one dollar fee of membership. The
present officers consist of O. Tur
ner, Chairman J. W. Peterson, Sec
retary and L. Frenn, Treasurer.
Our territory extends over Vasa and
parts of Cannon Falls, Goodhue,
Featherstone, Welch, and a few
members in Pierce County, Wis. It
is divided into twelve districts with
a collector in each. The officers
and collectors receive for each full
day's work in the service of the so
ciety $1.50.
The chairman and secretary meet
at Vasa P. O. once every three
months, to take in new members.
All the transactions are done in the
Swedish language, to which national
ity the members belong, with very
few exceptions. The society is not
incorporated, therefore, not a legal
one, but we have an idea that our
permanent tund is as good a society
as we want. We don't look at the
homestead act, when receiving a
member, to see wether he has more
than the law allows him. When we
have to make an assesment, all we
ask is his Y\ ,per cent. Let the
man be rich or poor, that is nothing
to us. What we most desire is hon
esty. Yours &c, W.
—Rev. Dr. W. F. Mallieu, of
Boston, introduced to the New Eng
land M. E. Conference, on the 4th
instant, a series of political resolu
tions, of which the two following are
the closing ones:
RESOLVED, That we are alarmed and
filled with apprehensions for the future when
we contemplate the practical sale of one of
tho great political parties of the Republic by
two politicians of that party, who hare held
and now hold very intimate relations to
the President, thus sacrificing principle and
party and righteousness for the sake of
temporary success.
RESOLVED, That we protest most earnest
ly against the action of the new administra
tion in making terms with the chief of the
kukluz, the instigator of the Hamburg
massacre, M. 0. Butler, and still mote earn
estly do we protest against the offloial recog
nition by the administration of that arch
enemy oftheRepublic, who long since ought
to bare been hung for treason, Wade Ham
ton, of South Carolina, and who now, by
threats and intimidation, under the Tory
roof of the White House, as well on rail
road platforms and in other publio places
defies the power of the government sad bul
lies the President into compliance with hi*
We are glad to state that the con
ference rebuked this seditious utter
ance, by substituting resolutions ap
proving of the President's policy and
passing them by a large majority.
But even the introduction to that
body and ito consideration of the
above resolutions, at this time, is
cause for sincere regret. Their only
is to increase bitterness of
feeling already existingand stir up
strife. As for President Hayes' con
duct in regard to South Carolina it
is just such as the law of the coun
try demanded. He has nothing to
do with making either Chamberlain
or Hampton governor of that State,
and tor him to permit the army of
the United States to be^ised in sus
taining the one or the other is wrong.
True, the army had been so used in
several of the Southern States, but
because a wrong has! been done
once is no reason why it should be
perpetuated. It was, no doubt, at
one time necessary to niaintain the
peace in that distracted region that
an unusual remedy should be resort
ed to, but it seenib that the necessi
ty no longer exists and, therefore,
the continued application of the
remedy is unwise ani injurious.
-^•».*»»e»
—We have just read the letter in
the Zumbrota Irdependent of
March 15th, in reply to our Roscoe
correspondent. We believe that we
have anticipated and answered every
argument advanced by the writer,
but have to express our supprise at
one of his assertions. |le says that
our correspondent advo :ated a road
begining at Red Wing and ending
nowhere And, then fore, he de
clares Zumbrota or ILenyon, the
proposed termini advocated by our
Roscoe writer, to be "nowhere."
This is pretty tough on the villages
1 eferred tu, but the writ of the In
dependent's article lives close to
Zumbrota and he ouglpt to know
where and what it is.
—To read the leader of the Lake
City Sentinel, of March 28th, one
would naturally conclude that mor
ality was at a discount in that burg.
We hope, however, that our neigh
bor's expressions aie exaggerations
of the truth, for that would be a
most deplorable condition of society
in which the vicious, if wealthy, are
more highly esteehed than the vir
tuous who hapten to be poor.
Friend Brown \vfil find, we think,
upon further obarvation, that the
evil he rightfully mndemns is not so
general as it appeirs to a casual ob
server. What ever is unusual and
eccentric, whethei good or evil, at
tracts attention, while that which is
common and genejal is likely to be
overlooked.
—The Chicago
that tho poor peopl
Tribune advises
in Eastern cities
be counseled to Iz economical, in
stead of beina: sent
enough to be saving, but it is a bad
time to practice tl lesson when a
fellow can't get an thing to save.
West. It is right
YOUM MEN,
Apply to editor of this newspaper
for half membership (at discount) in
Baylies' Great Mercantile College,
Keokuk, Iowa, on the Mississippi.
Bookkeepers, Penmen, Reporters,
Operators and Teachers' thoroughly
fitted. Don't fail to eddress Prof.
Miller, Keokuk, Iowa.
W.
E. HAWKINS
Wholesale and Retail Dealers in
Paints, Oils, Glass.
And Paper Hangings,
HOUSE, SIGN, ORNAMENTAL
and CARRIAGE PAINTING,
Graining, galsomining,
and Stencil Cutting.
28tf BUSH ST., RED WING, MINN.
FOR SALE.
300 Acres of Land.
IN THE
SOUTHSIDE ADDITION TO RED
WING,
IN FIVE O TEN ACEE LOTS.
This Land will be sold at from $100.00 to
200.00 per acre. Apply to S. D. GREEN
WOOD, Red Wing Minn. 21m3
Forest Tar,
Longs,Asthma,and Kidneys.
ForForThroatfoandAsthma.
orest Tar Solution,
Inhalation Catarra,Consumption,
Bronchitis,
For
orest Tar Troches,
Sore Throat, Hoarseness. Tickling Cough and
Purifying the Breath.
orest Tar Salve,
or Healing Indolent Sores, Ulcers, Cuts,
aul fur Tiles.
oresd Tart Soap.
/'tanne Hands, Sal Bhenm, SKfn'Diseases,
the Toilet and Bath.
or c'happe Hands, Sal ftheum, SKfn I
oresd Tart Inhalers,
or Inhaling for Catarrh, Consumption, Asthma.
•For Sate by all Drugalat*.
PRESCRIPTION FREE
"flpOR the speedy Cure of Seminal Weak
ness, Lost Manhood, and all disorders
brought on by Indiscretion or Excess.
Any Druggist has the ingredients.
ADDRESS DR. JAQUES A CO., CINCINNATI, 0.
NONPAREIL FARM I S
For grinding CORN aad COB COBN-MKAL. OAT&
•rany kind of Gram, wart*orJhu 10 SIZES,torHAMS
crPOWSB. llluttraud PampUH Fnt.
!•.J. MILLWU181X. Trent st» cin«rlnnst,i.X
XCSstablisHed 1 8 3 5
6ILM0RE & CO., Attorneys at Law.
Saecoswors to Chipman 4k Co.,
629 Street, Washington, D. C.
American and Foreign Patents.
Patents procured in all countries. No FEES IM
ADVANCE. No charge unless the patent is
granted. No fees for making preliminary ex
aminations Special attention given to Inter
ference Cases before the Patent Office, Exten
sions before Congress, Infringement Suits indif
ferent States, and all litigation appertaining to
Inventions or Patent* SKND STAMP FOR PAM
PHLET OP SIXTY I'AKICS.
United States Courts and Departments.
Claims prosecuted in the Supreme Court of the
United Slates, Com of Claims, Court of Com
missioners of Alabama Claims Southern Claims
Commission, and all cla-«es of war claims be
fore th» Executixe Departmetus
Arrears of Pay and Bounty.
Or'KiCMts, cor.nikits and S\II.OI:S of the late
war, or their heu, are in many cas»*s entitled to
money from ihe Govei nnien t, of Inch they have
no knowledge Write full lictoirot service,and
state amount of JVH -md bounty received. En
close stamp, and a lull ie|l, itter examination,
will begi\eu ou tiet
Pensions.
All OFi'iCKiti, VM.MILKS and wi.oits wounded,
ruptured, or injuied in Hie lite war, however
slightly, can obtain a pension, m.iny now leceiv
mg pensions aie eutitled to an lnnease. Send
stamp and information will betuini-hed free.
Claimant*, whose attorne\s ha\e been sus
pended, will be giatuon»Iy furnished with full
intoimation and piopei papeia on application to
us
As we chatge no fee nn1e«s successful, stamps
foi return postage should be sent us.
United States General Land Office.
Contested Land C.ise-, Pin.ite Land Claims,
Mining, Pre-emption and Homestead Oases, pros
ecuted befoie the Geneial Ltul Office and De
pittmentof theliUeiioi
Old Bounty Land Warrants.
We pay cash for them Where assignments aie
imperfect we give instruction* to perfect them.
Mall Contractor* a others.
We act as attorneys for such in procuring con
tracts, making collections, negotiating loans and
attending to all business confided to us
Liberal airangements made with attorneys in
all classes of business
Address G-ILMORE & CO.,
P. O. Box 44. Washington, D. C.
WASHING TON, D. November 24,1876.
I take pleasure in expressing my entire confi
dence in the responsibility and fidelity of the
Law, Patent and Collection House of GILMORS
Co., of this city.
S
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GEO. H. B. WHITE.
{Cashier of the National Metropolitan Bank.)
AT RED WIXG, MINN.
W. L. CORNELIUS
THE BUSH STREET JEWELLER.
PIANOS and ORGANS!
A large variety of styles of
OF THE BEST QUALITY, AND
ON VERV LIBERAL TERMS.
Calland see before purchasing.
Music Rooms adjoining Dental Booms.
F. A. WILLIAMSON, Agent.
G. H. & W. H. CRARY,
BJPJ
Doctors of Dental Surgery
Office in new Post Office Block.
Residence corner of Third and Franklin
sts., T. B. Sheldon's former residence. Rod
Wing, Minnesota.
DENSMORE BROS.,
PROPRIETORS OF
EDE WING IBON WORKS.
All kinds of Castings made to order, and
finishing and blacksmithing done on short
notioe.
Steam Engines
Ofasupe rior pattern for sale at lew prioes.
CENTENNIAL
DOW, EAMES &
CHEAP CHARLEY
Is Still on Hand With a Comolete Stock.
I, he "Pi-o a a plea
sure in announcing that I .im ^u\\ in Red Wing, and I assure my friends
and the public that I am '*a iiMure" heie and propose to remain My
business has been a "MICCC-V" for which I am truly grateful, and em^
brace this occasion to tei.Ur to all my patrons sincere thanks. I
hope to desene and receive your patronage in the future as in the past,
for I fully appreciate your kindness and pledge you my word that I will
always endeavor to do the fair thing by you all. My stock consist of
READY-MADE CLOTHING,
of which I am daily receiving large imolces, made expiessly for this mar
ket at our own manufactory in Chicago, and in the very latest styles. I
keep, also, the largest stock of
HATS AN CAPS,
ever brought to this city and an immense stock of
O O S A N S O E S
including Men's, Women'-, ami C!i:ldien"a wear. Likewise
CENTS' FURNISHING GOODS,
in endless variety and s'\le ui:»'. mod cf !e b«.st material.
My friends, I congratulate wu .,..:! am able and willing to sell you
these goods
CHEAPER" THAN EVER!
I have never deceived \ois, and I never uiil I believe that you have
confidence in me, and tint lonrid.'i te will never betray On that you
may stake you battom d'tllai.
Don't buy 'until you cal' and See me. in Graham's block, corner of
Main and Bush streets.
Graham's Block. Corner Main & Bush Sts.,
MEAT MARKET. &c.T
CENTENNIAL BLOCK,
Third Street, Red Wing, Minn..
NEUDX.:::.
Packers and Stock Dealers,
Keep constantly on lixml i.uvo
choice selection of fresh nuu.«. i.nue :ui
Fish. The best of Oysters in »h-ir «IM«IH
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J. L. HASTINGS,
Cor. Thirdst. and E».«t n\e.
Worker in IRON A S S nud oth.r
metals.
Sewing Machines Repaired
And made as good as new machine*
Steam Fittings, Brass Goods. »i.i Fancy
and Machine Screws kept »u l»ml.
Tools. Knives, Scissors. Stme l!«»«w,
Water Pipes, 6 promptly rt|mir».t.
All work warranted to give sniisl'»-»««%n.
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DEALER IX
HEAV AND SHELF
HARDWARE,
T-' MAIN STREET.
RED WING, MINN.
M. WILSON,
Attorney at Law,
Office over Old Post Office building, Ited

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