Foreign Language Press Service

Milton Weston, a millionaire in Harrisburg, had a law suit against the Pennsylvania Fuel Co., in 1883, contesting the possession of a natural gas well. The well, being in the hands of the Pennsylvania Fuel Co., was the scene of a forceful attack by Weston's workers who were ordered there by h

The strikers should, one of these evenings arrange mass meetings in all city districts and on public square, all at the same hour, and explain to the assembled public their grievances from their standpoint, free from the hateful distortions of the capitalistic press, which is friendly to mono

We do not know how much Roche's financial interests in that villainous syndicate amounts to but his peculiar role as mediator makes him appear as a judge in his own matters. It is only natural that quite a number of aldermen have been bought by the monopoly in order to cover his ret

Social economists, doctors, humanitarians, all men of true, unspoiled science, declared themselves in favor of shortening working hours. The social economist wants to give surplus labor a chance to work; he intends to reach a closer harmony between producer and consumer. The doctor wants to i

Mooreland, a surburb of Chicago, was completely destroyed by fire, last night. The fire started in a church at about 3:30 P. M.; it soon spread to adjoining buildings; by 5:00 P. M., the entire town was in flames. Every available fire apparatus in Chicago was sent to Mooreland, but the fire h

The Death Toll in Chicago through Railway crossing accidents was unusually large during the year of 1889. Not less than Two-hundred fifty persons lost their lives in this manner - fifty more than during the previous year. In one day alone, on Tuesday of last week, seven people were killed at

A letter directed to the editor in the interests of German, Bohemian and Irish workers of the stock yards, complains about the withholding of funds approximately $60,000 belonging to the laborers. Editors reply in part, "Information obtained by our reporter shows that amounts ranging from $15

If an Irish tenant who is able, declines to pay his rent, an eviction follows under the sheriff's direction. In that case the American press voices strenuous objections. Those who resist the dispossession proceedings with physical force are even elevated to the status of "heroes." I

Why is the transportation, both horse and cable cars, so bad? They talk about improvements day and night, but nothing is done. The new electric trains which are used in New York should be tried here. These trains are faster, more comfortable to ride in, and should be cheaper to oper

There is a small group of businessmen between Erie Street and Ashland Avenue on Milwaukee Avenue who have petitioned against the erection of an Elevated structure on Milwaukee Avenue. The reason is that they believe people will use the Elevated trains to travel to the South Side to trade.

Our recent article, wherein it was asserted that Mr. E. J. Lehmann, the wealthy owner of the "Fair" is suffering from a mental malady, was verified this morning by his wife, Mrs. Auguste Lehmann, at the Surrogate's Court, where she filed a petition for the appointment of an executor for the t

The Health Department tells you to boil your drinking water before you use it. The Water Department should use disinfectants in the water, because the people do not want to go to the trouble of boiling the water. This would prevent much of the disease that is spread here in Chicago. Every tim

The city has finally decided that larger sewer pipes should be installed throughout the city. We are happy to see that the Sewer Department and not the Health Department is at last waking up. But the sewerage system is way behind the growth of the city. Many sections are n

The Republican Senators have given up temporarily their outstanding inactivity. The father of the tariff, old Horrill from Vermont, has broken his silence and given a Republican tariff speech. He did this only because is party instructed him to express his rejection of all propositions of Jam

Last week our reporter visited a picture frame company, owned by operated by a true Pole, Mr. Anthony Sowinski, located near Green St. It is without a doubt the largest Polish factory in America. It consists of one hundred fifty-five workers, all Polish. The net profit of this facto

We will find out very slowly the effects of the new tariff on our business. Apparently large quantities of goods came to this country as last hour shipments, before the new tariff tool effect. some of these shipments arrived too late and have to be auctioned, if the importation taxes are not

At last the President has issued a proclamation regarding the opening of the World's Fair. It appeared on the 24th day of December, the day before Christmas. Better late than never. Undoubtedly, the Fair may yet be a great success. All that is necessary for its success is some good

The introduction of Congressman Kwasigroch's bill at the State legislature created great interest among the working class. Kwasigroch's bill proposes that no person under the age of eighteen, or a woman employed by a commercial house, should work longer than sixty hours a week or mo

Treasurer Kiolbassa's actions arouse greater interest at present than those of any other official. Kiolbassa's fight with certain parties concerning the disputed question, who shall decide about the disposals of money," reached a new stage yesterday. With the aid of his lawyer, he succeeded i

One of our readers has asked us to comment on the statement, made recently in St. Louis by the editor of Ameryka, to the effect that "Ameryka is the best Polish newspaper in this country". The reader asks if it is true, as claimed, that Ameryka aids in the intellectual development of its read