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The Labor enquirer., 1883-06-16
AFTER SIX MONTHS.
STEPHEN VINOT.

Six months ago to-day the first copy
of THE LABOR ENQUIRER made its appear
ance, and there were many ready at that
time with the prophecy that long ere
this date should be reached it would be
dead and forgotten. Many expressed IN
sorrow the doubt as to whether a paper
devoted exclusively to the working peo-
pie could be made to exist in Denver
and we are we'll aware there were a few
in whom the wish fathered the thought
but despite the fears of friends, the
croakings of malcontents and the hopes
of enemies, the ventursome enterprise
starts to-day OH the last half of it's frs
wear. And if at first it was questionable
whether it would survive its incipiency
the assurance | haYe to day of the per
NANCY and ultimate success of The EN-
QU1RER Is as positive in my mind as tina
success will always crown honest anc
earnest effort.
Soon after the paper was started 1t wa
seen that an error had been made in is
suing so large sheet when the resource
were so limited, and it became necessar.
for the brave and honorable gentleman
who was associated with me in the un
dertaking to withdraw. began at one
to make arrangements to reduce the siz
and cut down the expense, and in tn
face of the earnest protest of wen-mean
ing friends, and positive assurance tina
The Labor enquirer., 1883-06-16
NOTICE.,

A great many subscriptions expire
with this issue, and it is to be hoped
there will be no delay about renewing.
If you want a fearless champion Of your
rights in your midst, prove it by sending
in your mites at once. At present there
is no collector in the city, and if our
friends will dropin at the office they will
DO favor Those living outside Of the
city can send by money order, registered
letter or in postage stamps.
The Labor enquirer., 1883-06-16
New Misfts,

We buy large number of the above,
as we'll as partly worn suits for ladies,
gentlemen and children. While we
greatly prefer to buy garments that need
no repairs, we, nevertheless, do buy old
style silks, suitable to remodel, also
mems garments of good material, style
and make, worth repairing. We aim to
ouy what the people want and will buy
OF us. Trash we do not want at any
price. 1t is generally conceded that the
largest and best assortment of new mis-
hts and partly worn suits and garments
may be found at Gleason's, 3O5 Fifteenth
street, as we deal exclusively in that
class of goods, and our stock will bear
inspection. Please call on us if YOU de-
sire to buy or sell or merely see what
we have. .'''
The Labor enquirer., 1883-06-16

EVERY carpenter in the city should
read the communication addressed TO
them in this issue. It is simply shame
that no union of this trade exists IN
Denver. So long as the members OF a
trade are scattered ard do not pull to-
gether, so long will wages be low and
uncertain. If the carpenters OF Denver
we're ORGANIZED there would be no cut
throat competition among the unem-
ploved for situations. AS it is snow, there
is no established scale Of wages, and the
men who are out of work are cutting
each others thrOatS, and selling at
auction, to the lowest bidder, the bread
of their wives and children. Organized
with scale of prices and set OF rules,
no matter how dull times might be and
how many idle men there were in town,
those who did the work to be done,
would be decently paid for it, and how
can YOU tell who would be the ones di-
rectIv benefited? At the same time
every member of the trade would be
benefited by the maintenance of a
living rate of wages, though some were
idle half the time. Organization would
work no injury to employers or con-
tractors. If there was al established
rate of wages they could then make
figures on every piece of work submitted
to them intelligibIy and without the fear
that some competitor would secure the
lob because he knew Of more needy
workmen. The carpentry trade is pc
culiarIy adapted for unions. No other
possesses less chances for conhictiOns
between employer and employe. The
carpenters of Denver ought to have at
the least 81 more per day than they are
now receiving, and could, without hurt
ing anybody, if they would only open
their eyes and see things in their true
light.
The Labor enquirer., 1883-06-16

oence. The resolution said thai the
secretary-treasurershou close his DOCKS
on the last day Of May and make his his
balance sheets, and that no additions
should be made to his report unless or
dered by vote Of the convention on the
first day of it's session. This resolution
was induced. BY the trouble and delay
caused -througE-4 supplemental reports
being banded to the finance, committee
on all kinds Of pieces of scrap paper, for
the first two or three days Of the session.
But the particularly smart gentleman
from Lockport, New York, and the bid
ding-for-the presidency man from Chica-
60, must needs jump up in Cincinnati,
and urge all kinds Of fallacious objections
to the law, and it was walked over. The
resolution worked no hardships on any
one Any subordinate union that can
not get it's reports in before the thirty
first dt.y of May. ought to be shut out Of
the report. But'it was provided by the
resolution that additions could be made
on the first day of the session, and any
delegate who carries the reports Of his
union in his pocket (when they should
have been sent in) that can't get to the
place of meeting by the time the conven-
ton opens, ought to be shut out. The
gentlemen at Cincinnati were inclined
to make mountain out Of a mOle-hill,
and showed plainly that they were ready
and willing to cover up somebody's neg
ligence by presuming a complication
arisen. But the picnics and bouquets
went on 'just the same as last season"
and the tardy gentlemen usually turn
to be the "bos8 fellows for fun" From
information so far received it seems that
the convention this year did some good
work, and deserve credit, but as long as
looseness is encouraged in officers OF sub
ordinates, so long will the annual report
be doubtful document.
The Labor enquirer., 1883-06-16

If a special session of the legislature
is to be held, and the old Officers get
once more into place, 1t might not be a
bad idea to ask Colonel Stevenson, clerk
of the house, about the crookedness in
connection with the exemption bills. Of
course, under the provisions, of the call,
no legal action can be taken on any
matter save the capitol question, but
then simple query might be sandwiched
in, as it were, somewhere.
The Labor enquirer., 1883-06-16

TIE workingmen Of Missouri are boy
cotting the newly-appointed chief Of the
labor bureau. The State Federation of
Trades has issued circular calling upon
workingmen to refuse any information
to the bureau. This is correct, and l am
GLAD | am MissOurian Cit's out now, for
if ever a piece of prem6ditated sneak
thieving, injustice was practiced on a
people, it was in the appointment of the
low-fung whisky-sOaked ward politician
Newman over Mr.. EccleS, who was iu-
dorsed by every workingman in the
state and nine-tenths of the merchants
and professional men. Governor Critten.
den is getting the hot shot poured into
him by the outraged workingmen, and
if he ever puts his head up for office
again in Missouri, they will make him
wish his name was "Dennis". Pile il
into them, boys, and always count on
one 'son Of Pike" to pat you on the
back"
The Labor enquirer., 1883-06-16

THE czar still lives and has a fine ~
time. Grand balls and extravagant
banquets, at which Siberian crabs are
not among the fruits, dre the order of
the day and night. But one of these
fine times there will be little side dish
run in that's not on the bill of fare, and
the Belshazzar affair will pale into in
Significance. Mark it down
The Labor enquirer., 1883-06-16
Our Agents.

The following named gentlemen are agents
for The ENQUIRER in their respective 10
calities, and are authorized to receive SUD
scriptions and give receipts.
Edward Kyle, Williamsburg.
William Howell, ROckvale.
David John, Coal Creek.
W. S. Jones' Orc, Lake county.
George Wallaesa, 11O14 West Chestnut,
Leadville.
T. R. Mcbride, Laporte, Larimer county.
The Labor enquirer., 1883-06-16

THE Knights of Labor Of Rochester
gave festival continuing through the
week, for the benefit Of locked out
cigarette makers. The girls have con-
siderably the best Of the fight at pres
ent, Several of those expelled from
1776 have left the factory, and, upon ap-
plication, have been reinstated condition.
allV
The Labor enquirer., 1883-06-16

If every man who should, would do a
little work in the way of securing SUBJ
scribers, within the next few weeks
THE ENQUIRER would be of increased
size. And when it increases it will be
to stay. Bestir yourselves you friends of
the peoples press.
The Labor enquirer., 1883-06-16

AN attempt is being made to raise
$4,000 to send the American rifle team
to Europe. | wouldn't mind guarantee
ing the amount if positive assurance is
given that they will shoot at the targets
| will select-and hit the Bull's-eve.
The Labor enquirer., 1883-06-16

If your subscription has expired re-
new at once, if convenient 1t will not
pay you to miss number from this
time on, and while no one will be cut
of the list in a hurry, you know every
paper printed costs money. Send money
order, registered letter or stamps.
The Labor enquirer., 1883-06-16

On the first day of the session
of the International Typographical
union, at Cincinnati, last week, a resolu-
ton passed at the session year before
was trotted out and slaughtered to &C.
commodate somebody's laziness or negli-
The Labor enquirer., 1883-06-16

THE star route farce is ended, and, as
was to be expected verdict of not
guilty was brought in. The principal
jurors are now having high times with
the wives of the whitewashed scoun-
drels. Virtue is its reward"
The Labor enquirer., 1883-06-16

THE LABOR ENoUIRER is published every
Saturday. If will be devoted to the discus
sion of all subjects which tend to educate,
elevate and advance the laboring classes.
Politically, it will support only the friends III 1'
of labor. 8 s 81 40
Subscription rates, $1.5O, in advance.
All communications must be addressed 10
The LABoR ENQUIRER, $40 Larlmer Street.
Denver, Colorado. r. - = -
The Labor enquirer., 1883-06-16

The publisher of this paper is not respoan- POI .
sible for the opinions of contributors. ine
columns will always be open, for the dls-
ussion of all sides of the labor duestlons
of the dav. Contributions always welcome.
The Labor enquirer., 1883-06-16

DoN'T forget the anti-monopoly county
convention at West Turner hall on the
evening Of June 90
The Labor enquirer., 1883-06-16

DoN'T forget the anti-monopoly county
convention at West Turner hall on the
evening of June 20.
The Labor enquirer., 1883-06-16
Motto

Of Clayton's hat store: Low prices and
goods guaranteed as represented
The Labor enquirer., 1883-06-16

A LARGE amount Of good matter is laid
over for want of room this week.
The Labor enquirer., 1883-06-16
TO the Carpenters or Den 49,.

they don't thin GIE.
a union in this /,
of Carpenters d
to better the co.
here? Self pre-
be the first law
should not the
of Denver orga
to establish uni
ity workmen ac
! etc.
| think a man
has worked yea
quick and has
should be consic
accordingly. I
who has not haC f.
the first and is n . +.
be second class, 9
only do rough, c
only a few tools,
and so on.
How is it now
as much as anotll
say, "Oh, you ca1
| you can't do an
try" Are there
city, and are they
Look at the print
! ers, tailors, baket
lyou say "can't," d
you will not do a
always say they 1
who do not try.
do you sit down
try to keep other
do you try and
get a job? | thin
not you would b
are. Now, if you
energy to organis1
help one anothe
work when you
you can effect an
| want to ask t
ors if they do nc
ter to regulate !
better graded, ar
ing all around ? .
getting work dor
price, so that you
men as much as I
in this country ?
| know that D.
carpenters and
months, and Il
brings down tile
work. But, for
do not yet the on
will be just as m
Journeymen are
all things consid
of the eastern Ct
here is more, an
suppose almost
has to 60 from (
from the busineI
$12 to $25 per m
small house. II
of the time the
from work. If !
town he has not
left with which
etc, to say moth .
cost money, anc
Denver. Comm
to 81 a week.
| want to war
to skip Denver I
W ages are only
and only a few
work., the aver
per day, only a
laborers. | vii
how many carl
yer. They are
ing time or file
would be safe
men for every
steady ; it is W
lay off and wa
or somebody, O
/ venture the
fear of succei
the carpenters
not average 81
been in Den1
think | know
/ aim to state
and ]. say again
| QOn I come TO J
trade expecting !
you do you will !
/ This is not " =.
ting up a strik'
the carpenters
willing to orga
l would like
The Labor enquirer., 1883-06-16

Don't forget the anti-monopolv connrtv
convention at West Turner hall on the
evening Of June 20. = .......
The Labor enquirer., 1883-06-16

ingly good, but when a city like Den, er
can furnish seven heavy crops. (at$3 a
head for the fool killer in one week, it's
about time to enlarge the lunatie asylum
The Labor enquirer., 1883-06-16

rho ressolution said that. the ingl
secretary -treasurershould close has books W Esan
~ iost day of Nav and make his heat
lhaIonca, sheets. and that nc. additions aboJ
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-04-25
"Uncalied-for Abuse"

Certain allegations Of the Springfield Re
publican, the Lyndon Union and the st.
Johnsbury Indez, in relation to st. Johns
bury's listing affairs, were made the text
for some comments by the WAToHMAN re-
Gently. In what was said, this paper was
animated by no feeling Of unfriendliness to
the town in question. The utmost stretch
Of vicious misconstruction shall not put that
Interpretation upon our words. For ST..
Johnsbury, her institutions, her public
spirited, philantbropic citizens, this journal
has spoken hearty, unstinted words oil praise.
The wArcHMAN, or any one connected with
it, cannot be put in false position in that
regard. Still, without attempting an answer
10 the allegations, in its last issue the Cal
sdonidn charges the WAToHMAN with ira
ducing" the good name of st. Johnsbury
and throwing filth at its best citizens" and
in acowardly and sneaking mauneri it attacks
an individual upon the staff of this paper.
Now we submit that when a newspaper,
hungering for the bread Of truth, decently
and disinterestedly Graves it, it is unchris-
tian TO fling it q scorpion and stone its mes
senger. Such things are not a sufficient
answer to well.grounded allegations Of
wrongfulness, and ordinarily would be
taken as a confession Of guilt But why
does this mad editor seek in Montpelier a
victim for his vulgar rage2 Was there
method in his madness Did he think it
more prudent to indulge in promiscuous
swapping at an unofending party at dis
lance Did previous experience teach him
a wholesome respect for the club of Chase
or of Harris To the Cdledonian assault it
would not be difficult to retort in kind, but
we leave it for Stone to go up upon the
housetops, in the eyes Of all the people, and
prostitute himself by lying with the concu-
bines of kind Of journalism now classed
as relic of barbarism. He should have set
young Journalists a chaste example. To
men like ourselves, young and impossible,
to Harris, bright, promising, irreverent, be-
fore whom this man Of scissors daily goes in
and out, the influence of an example Of
ripened and petulant viciousness should have
been spared.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-04-25
Literary Notices.

HABPER's MAGAZINE for May is an excep-
tionally fine number, The Brooklyn bridge, by
William c. Conapt with twenty one illustrations
IL magnificent descriptive piece Of the most stu.
pendous work OF engineering the mind OF man
has conceived. The process Of construction Of the
greet thoroughfare Is lucidly, graphically and
eloquently described. This article alone ia worth
years subscription. No one can afford to be
without the ever popular and progressive Har-
per's Magazine
THE Relations OF the Church to the Colored
Race, a Speech of the Rev J. L. Tucker D. D.,
now Of Mobile Alabama, before the church con-
gress held In Richmond, Va October, 1882. This
speech Is now published in pamphlet form, some-
what enlarged, but adheriDg to the line OF argu.
ment adopted at the congress. The pamphlet il
valuable contribution TO the question discussed
and its positions are sustained by the concurrent
testimony OF many witnesses. Its subject matter
has been editorislly reviewed in this paper. Price
by mail twenty-five cents each. Address the
publisher, Charles Wickley. jackson, Mississippi
The May Atlantic continues the remarkable
excellence attained by the previous numbers for
thl. year, Those who have read Mr.. Howells
delightful story, "Their Wedding Journey" will
read with peculiar zest his charming paper, :" Nj
agara Revisited Twelve Years after their We'd
ding Journey" DIR. Holmes contributes q three
psge poem, and one OF the best he has ever writ
ten, entitled, 1.-THE Flameur,-Boston Common.
December, 1882, during the Transit OF Venus "
The Second Act OF Henry James comedy,
Daisy Miller" will have host OF readers Miss
Sarah Orne Jewett has written very engaging
two-part story, "A Landless Farmer" OF which
the first part appears In this number Charles
Egbert Cruddock, whose stories OF East Tennessee
have attracted 80 much attention, contributes
another, entitled 1.-THE Harnt that walks Chill
howee." "Colonialism In the United States - is
an admirable historical paper by Henry Cabot
Lodge; THE Floods in the Mississippi Valley"
by Professor n. S, Shaler, cannot fail to enlist
the immediate interest Of MANY thousands who
have vivid recollection Of the voyages these
foods caused; THE Rain and the Fine Weather
is capital outdoor essay by Edith NJ. Thomas.
Other poems, essays, reviews OF important new
books, and three bright, short essays In the Con-
tributors' Club conclude very interesting mum
Der of the Atlantic. Published by Houghton,
Mifilin & Co. Boston.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-04-25

WATERBURY CENTER. Mary J. Martin
whose death was announced last week, was q
great sufferer. having hsd a cancer upon bel
jaw for more than two years. Yet In all that time
she bore her sufferings with patience and Chris
tisn fortitude. Her husband and daughter have
cared for her as only friends can do for those
they love- Mrs. Martin was the mother Of twelve
children, ten of whom are now living Four are
In California, one In Iowa and one In Ohio Only
three were permitted to attend her funeral. Ont
daughter, living only about two miles away, could
not come, as the roads were impossible. Mrs Mar
tin experienced religion some ten years ago, and
Joined the Methodist church. Since then she has
lived devoted life. Death had no terror for her
She made all the arrangements for her funeral
selecting the Scriptures to be read, hymns, text
etc. The services were attended by Rev 7. Mer
rill OF Mortified and Rev. Mr.. Cushman OF thi:
place. The friends desire to thank their neigh
bors for their kindness and assistance during the
sickness and death Of the lost one. Rev. Mr.
Cushman has withdrawn from the Vermont Con
ference, and moves with his family to Dakota
this week.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-04-25

SHARON s. w. Chambers Is suffering
quite badly from an abscess on one OF her hands.
MIR. L. W. Chambers and wife returned to
dS ssS ws T Fo mrs tsa Sihp
were out to the examination last Saturday and
three OF them passed very good examination.
....T The lecture given by DR. X, Il. Paddock last
week Tuesday evening (subject, water WAS
good, as all OF his lectures are. He Ii giving q
course OF six or eight lectures here this spring.
lie also has class OF young ladies' In French -.
ID. T. PaIkhurst Is the owner and keeper Of two
hens only and they seem to be trying to initiate
"Old Grimes" hen somewhat, rs the two laid
him three eggs one forenoon last week. =. The
roads In some parts Of the town are drying off In
good order, but some OF the hill roads are bad
yet, AZ there are some snow-drifts four feet deep
In some places. One man, four miles from the
village, had not been out with his team since
some time in February until last Friday.
"Sugsripg is about played out, Is the remark
Of nearly all sugar-makers in this section. But
very little has been made, and that is OF poor
Quality
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-04-25

BRADFORD Owing TO the absence OF the pa stor
at the funeral Of relative, there was no preach
ing at the Methodist church week ago Sunday.
Next Sunday there will be no preaching In
the Methodist house on account OF the absence Of
the pastor at conference. -. The burnt district
will be rebuilt this summer w. b. Stevens has
bought the Hardy lots, and will erect brick
block immediately. Colonel A. NJ. Dickey has
bought the lot owned by William Sheperdson.
Other purchases are probab bile. John Davis has
small building on the east side OF Main street
well under way. :. T. ii. Allen has begun worn
on the foundation for his new photograph gallery,
next lot north OF the dwelling house owned by
Mrs. Shaw. Mrs Colby, who lives at the north
end Of the village, last week received the sad In.
teligence Of tho death Of her only son In Cslifor
MIA The ladies of the library association have
secured covered, and labeled their new books
The library is neatly arranged In It's new quarters
at the brick school-house, Our community Ii
highly favored In having large number OF ladies
10 whom remarkable energy IL combined with
superior literary taste. Chadwick has returned
from his trip, and now waits upon customers In
his accustomed place. N. X Doe has been In
town several days,....J. A. Staples, In joipting
shingles at X. X Aldrich's mill, last week, was
astonished by the disappearance Of the end OF
one OF his fingers We have had some diph.
iberia OF late. but no fatal cases.
Vermont watchman and State journal. [volume] (Montpelier, Vt.) 1836-1883, 1883-04-25

CABoT-The remains OF Mrs. Roxanna Taplin
were brought to this town for interment last Mon
day. Mrs Taplin was sister Of Hon. f. d. Put
nam OF Montpelier and A. +. Putnam Of Marsh
field. For the last five years she has resided a
part Of the time In Cabot with her son, A. F..
Sprague, and part of the time in Peacham with
her daughter, Mrs Ford, at whose residence she
died last Sunday morning Her age was seventy
nine years The largest part of her long life che
had been an active and consistent member OF the
Methodist church, and was greatly beloved by all
who knew her for her gentle and estimable char
acter Funeral services were held at the Metho-
dist church Tuesday afternoon at one O'Clock.
Mrs. Scott widow Of the late b. f. Scott an old
and esteemed resident of this town, died at her
home in Cabot Lower Village last Sunday night
MIR Nathan Corliss Of this place has moved
into the Ceinda Lyford house at Lower Cabot. -.
The Cabot carriage company has on hand good
stock OF carriages and buggies. which will be
sold at reasonable prices -. The mail from Cabot
to Walden was carried on horseback last Satur-
day, being the first time horse has been over
the road for about two weeks, The first invoice
Of Castle Garden help arrived in town a few days
since-a man each Tor Fred Corss and Emory
Clark. We believe they are Swiss. L. j. Wal
bridge has an order In for two more =. Miss
Helen Baker arrived home last Saturday, after a
two months trip to New York and Boston, where
she has been visiting friends.