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The Labor enquirer., 1883-04-07
T.. p. McPHILOMY.

The above-named gentleman is the
first who has ever been given a seat IN
the city council Of Denver as a purely
labor representative. Mr.. McPhilomy is
a laboring man in the broadest sense OF
the term. He was nominated by labor
ing men, elected by laboring men, and is
the alderman of Iaboring men. The elec-
ton Of Mr.. McPhilomy, in the face of
the strong opposition brought to bear
against him, and the money used for his
defeat, is a grand victory for the work
ingmen Of Denver, especially those of
the Ninth ward. 1t is a victory that
clearly shows what the workingmen can
do if they will but try and will stand
true to their manhood.
That E. P. McPhiIomy's record in the
council will reflect credit on the class to
which he belongs, and upon the men
who voted for him, we know, and that
he will clearly prove that man may
have ability to hold positions Of trust and
Importance, and yet be laboring man,
he will also prove. We hope great things
may come out of this election, and feel
assured that our co-laborer will SO con-
duct himself during the next year
that he will be reelected at the end Of
his present term.
The Labor enquirer., 1883-04-07

boasts of universal equality. Jay Gould,
Vanderbilt and Shylock are angels of
spotless purity compared with. such low
minded and cold-blooded assassins of
helpless and hungry wives and children.
We are done reasoning and arguing with
men who for a few dollars yield up not
only their own manhood, but the hopes
of their posteritY and the virtue of their
wives. Henceforth they have only our
contempt-pity is exhausted.
Some may say we look rather serious
ly upon such a small matter as city
election. It is no small matter. To ac-
compli8h a revolution in the systems
which are grinding us down, and max
ing the poor poorer and more helpless,
we must commence at the bottom. If
awe are to accomplish anything through
the ballot, we must carry the municipal
and county elections frst-must creep
before we walk. Every sound thinker
KNOWS this, and every honest man was
governed by that knowledge last Tues
day. We do not claim that every poor
man who voted for Routt sold himself,
but we do claim that many of them did.
And yet there is great cause for rejoicing
and congratulation. The band of faith
full and true was not small. The
returns show that there were
over 1900 workingmen's tickets
polled, and hundreds of the rank
and file worked earnestly all day to ad-
vance the cause, turning a deaf ear to the
tempter i several instances telling
them to the ground--and working only
for the righteous end. To the large
number of faithful we desire to say, be
satisfied at this time with partial vic
tory; do not allow disappointment at
failing to secure a complete victory make
one man weaken in his determination to
right himself. We have shown a strength
that will induce many who have been
hanging back to join with US, and at the
next attempt, if we do our duty, weshall
score a full and complete victory. Let
every man 60 to work with all the power
he has and swell the ranks Of organized
labor to such proportions by November,
1884, that the power Of monopoly and
bribery will not be sufficient to longer
deprive you Of your rights, your chill
dren's rights and the blessing of God.
The Labor enquirer., 1883-04-07

STEPHEN V1NoT, the workingmen's can
dldate for alderman in the First ward
made a splendid run, and while he was
defeated, he taught the ring democracy
that they could not have things all their
own way. Frank Wheeler is good
man and workingman, and we are glad
that he was the man elected, if Mr.. Vi
not could not be. Mr.. Vinot has the re-
spect and confidence Of the laboring men,
and can depend upon their support if he
ever desires to make another trial. We
hardly think the democracy will be 50
foolish as to put up a man against him
again. We believe they would prefer
Vinot to a republican.
The Labor enquirer., 1883-04-07

PETER COOPER died at his home in New
York on the fourth instant, at the ripe
age of 92. Many great men have passed
away within the last decade, but none
will be SO soreIy missed and kindly re-
membered as the great and good man
who. lay down to rest, after life full of
good and noble deeds, on Wednesday of
this week. Peter Cooper Was d man of
pure mind, noble impulses, and kind
heart, and the world has been made bet
ter by the 8ojourn in it of so conscien-
tiou8 and unselfSh a philanthropist.
While we shall lose a true and unfinch-
ing friend by his demise, heaven will
gain pure and shining star.
The Labor enquirer., 1883-04-07

SOME of the wise heads in the repubi-
can party say that if a stronger man than
LipScOmb had been put up by them for
city attorney, be would have beaten
Judge TiIford. That's all right, boys, and
quite complimentary to Lipscomb; but
if you think you have anybody in your
corrupt old party that can beat Mr.. TIL
ford, trot him out, and we will take the
conceit out of you. Everybody knew
Tilford had a walk-over, and no special
effort was made for him; but all the same
the honest workingmen of Denver will
give him any office he wants in the city
against all corners.
The Labor enquirer., 1883-04-07

IN the labor notes will be found the
item of an occurrence that is very fire.
quent in substance. The employees of a
large capitalist in the east presented that
worthy with a bible, and when pay day
arrived, those who had formed the pre-
sentation committee found themselves
"docked" for the fifteen minutes time
occupied in making the presentation.
We would advise those employees, when
they overflow again with grateful feel
ings, to present the scoundrel with an
ounce of lead or six inches Of cold steel.
The Labor enquirer., 1883-04-07

THE Denver dailies, with their usual
fairness, have attempted to make the
Workingmen's movement look small, and
have refused to give them the credit
which is their due in the election of sew
eral of the fortunate candidates. This is
no more than we expected, but if the
workingmen Of the city don't teach these
monopOlistic ring outfits that they can
return contempt for contempt, we shall
be very much surprised.
The Labor enquirer., 1883-04-07

WE have received No. 4, Volume l, of
the Messenger, published at Cleveland,
Ohio. tits a neat twenty-column sheet,
and shows evidence of marked editorial
ability and presents fine typographical
appearance. May the new candidate be-
come a messenger of peace and pr0Speri-
ty to the thousands Of its benefciaries
who are now Wretched and diSconsolate
tOilers.
The Labor enquirer., 1883-04-07

The Jimtown excitement is abating,
and it IS now doubtful whether the News
will remove to that camp, or once more
hoist the flag Of Denver's treacherous
democracy. The latter course will prob
ably be taken, though some of the lead
ing lights of the grand old Jefersonian
party have assured us that the News dog
is dead but we'd sooner believe Tom
The Labor enquirer., 1883-04-07
PERFIDY.

Sidney A. Shepperd was nominated for
mayor by the workingmen of Denver,
and afterwards indorsed by the demo-
Gratis and placed at the head of their
ticket. A canvass of the votes cast Tues
day shows that between l 300 and 400
Workingmen'S tickets were poIIed-over
100 more than we calculated upon-and
yet Mr.. Shepperd' received but 1888
votes out of a total poll of 1922, in city
where IS per cent. of the votes are con-
ceded by the republicans to be demo-
Gratis. What is the inference? This ::
The democracy Of Denver sold out their
candidate for mayor. We make this
charge without fear of successful contra
diction, and stand ready to prove every
word of it. In two wards of the city the
head Of the ticket was traded off that
democratic aldermen might be elected
In another ward the head of the ticket
was sacrificed that a Democratic work
ingmen's candidate for alderman might
be beaten, and in every instance the per-
fidious, treacherous, unprincipled scOun-
dreIs we're successful. McGiIyray and
Bandhauer were elected and Richard
Watson was defeated.
The workingmen of Denver had no de-
sire to WORK with either of the old par
ties, but it was impossible to nominate a
man for either of the offices who was not
to some extent identified with one of the
parties. For the mayoralty they select
ed man who was above reproach, and
whom, because of his honesty, integrity
and personal qualifications the demo-
Gratis could not refuse to indOr8e. BY so
doing they led the workingmen to be-
Iieve they would help to elect him, as
they knew the republicans would stand
by the men on the workingmen's ticket
which the republican convention in:
dorsed. The republicans on the work.
ingmen's ticket were elected by over
whelming majoritieS, Judge TIford, 6
democrat, was elected city attorney; S
NJ. Morrison, democrat, was beaten fol
auditor by only forty-fve votes; while
Mr.. Shepperd, a democrat for mayor
was beaten (by the democracy l,52(
votes.
Will anyone deny, in the face of these
figures, that our charges are true? We
think not.
i We do not make this statement for the
purpose of showing the democrats theil
treachery, particularly, but to show the
workingmen of Denver that they neec
expect no help from the corrupt and un
principled politicians of either party. Tt
subserve their own ends they would senc
Eevery honest Iaborer to the bottOmlesl
pits of hell. The time has come for every
man who earns his bread by the swea
of his face to shake himself loose from
parties and stand out for his rights indie
pendent. Will you do it in the future
The man who refuses to do so is not Fl
to be called an honest laborer, and is tOt
The Labor enquirer., 1883-04-07
Pitkin Endorses Them,

DIR. W. J. HORNE, Denver. Colorado.
Dear Sir:-My principal business in IPftkiD
is mining, and many suffer from rheImatism
A party incamp bought one of your Electric
Belts in Sam Francisco some two Years ago:
he loaned it to me, and it cured me OF a severe
ease Of rheumatism of many years Standing
EverybOdy.in the camp knows had the rhpI.
matiSm bad, and how | was cured. Since
then have sold several dozen of yOur FIpr
tTiC Belts to the miners, many of whom can
not praise them too highly Since thew were
cured. Several of the miners want them
and will send you an OrdeTSOon.
Yours truly, N. NJ. HIEsTAND,
PITKIN, Colorado, July d, 1882.
The Labor enquirer., 1883-04-07

low and contemptible to deserve the re-
spect of any honest workingman.
We are aware we shall arouse the ire
of many by this kind of doctrine ; but
we don't care snap of the fingers. He
who is not with us is against us, and we
would rather count our friends on
the fingers of one hand, than stand
with an army that were doubtful,
The Labor enquirer., 1883-04-07
Our Agents.

The following named gentlemen are agents
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scriptions and give receipts.
Edward Kyle, Williamsburg.
William Howell, ROckvale.
David JOhn Coal Creek.
". S. Jones, Orc, Lake county.
George WallaeSa, 11O79 West Chestnut,
Leadville.
T. R. Mcbride, Laporte, Larimer county.
The Labor enquirer., 1883-04-07

WHY don't some Of the ring politicians
deny the charges made by Honest Joe''
Murray? Why don't the friends of mo-
nopoIy attempt to answer his declara-
tions of their inhumanity and ungodIy
oppression Of the poor? And why do not
the labOrerS of Colorado profit more by
his words of wisdom and advice?
The Labor enquirer., 1883-04-07
Remarka able Cure After Sufe ring
! Ten Years.

W. J. HORNE, Electrician and Proprietor.
Dear Sir:-AbOut six months ago | bought
one of your famous Electric Belts, price $3O
had been troubled for ten years with ner-
vOusneSS and geneaal debility, also sexual
exhaustion, and during the last year with in
famatiOn of the bladder, which gave me great
pam and defed all medical skill. but I Am
IllankIul TO pc able to say your wonderful
Electric BelthaS cured me sound and we'll,
You can refar anyone to me on the subject
Respectfully yours, GEORGE r. WEST,
With c. c. Hastings - Co., clOthiers, corner
Montgomery and Sutter Sts., S. F., Jan.
20, 1882
The Labor enquirer., 1883-04-07

WoRKINGMEN of Denver, Will you stand
by the press that is true to you and ex-
lists only for your benefit, or will you
give your support to the papers that care
nothing for you or your welfare, and
strive only to gobble up your hard-earned
pennies?
The Labor enquirer., 1883-04-07

THE laboring man who attempts to
better his condition and make his life
safe by endeavoring to secure the passage
of laws protecting life and limb in mines
and manufactures is liable to have his
bread supply cut of. How long, oh,
how long will men stand snch tyranny?
The Labor enquirer., 1883-04-07

The publisher of this paper is not respon-
sible for the opinions Of contributors. The
ussion of all sides of the labor questions
of the day. Contributions always welcome.
The Labor enquirer., 1883-04-07

THE LABOR ENQUIRER is published every
Saturday. 1t will be devoted to the alscuS-
sion of all subjects which tend to educate,
elevate and advance the laboring classes.
Politically, it will support only the friends
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This EIe9 9tric Belt will Cure the Fol lov,n :,
Diseases without Medicine

Pains in the back, hips, head Oh limbs
nervous debility, lumbagO,t general debiiity''
rheumatism, paralysis, neuralgia, Sciatir3'
disease of kidneys, spinal diseases, tOrni3
liver, gOut, sexual exhaust iOn seminal emiS1 5Sl
SiOnS, asthma, heart disease, dyspepsia. con.
StipatiOn, eTySipelaS, indigestion, SpyTaI
weakness, impOtency, Catarth, piles, ebilpnSW
dumb aguB. F'''
The Labor enquirer., 1883-04-07

GEORGE D. WATSON, of the Seventh,
George N. Billings, of the Third, and E.
P. McPhiIomy, of the Ninth, are the sue
ceSsful candidates on the workingmen's
aldermanic tickets. Mackey, of the Sec-
ond ward, owes his defeat to himself.
The Labor enquirer., 1883-04-07
From a Denver Merchant.

DIR. W. J. HORNE.
Dear Sir: Having suffered for several
years from lumbagO and kidney diseases,
without obtaining relief from medidinp, I
can state that your Electric Belt has given
me immediate relief, and [ can recommend
it to others afflicted likewise. Yours resrect-
fully, THOMAS HEWISON, Grocer
DENVER, COIO., August %, 1882.
The Labor enquirer., 1883-04-07
HOME TESTIMONY.

PUEBLO, September 12-In reference to
the efficacy of DR.. HOme's EleetrO-Magnbtic
Belt we have TO say from a personal expe-
Tience: Two years since the editor of the
News received slight stroke of paralysis,
affecting the ulner nerve of the lefthand and
arm. All the remedies known to the faculty
have ben tried in vain. Three days use Of
DR.. HOrne's electromagnetic helt-it ought
read electrO-mRgiC belt-has effected nearly
an entire cure. There is hardly the slightest
trace even Of mumbneSS left. This testimony
IS voluntary, and is made without solicitation
from anyone. The editor of the News"
will be glad to give his experience to all who
suffer similarly. Col. JOHN L. BARLOW
The Labor enquirer., 1883-04-07

Pepper now than the majority Of those
chromos. T.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-01-06
The Detective Scandal

MOhE CdA dAhOES AGAINST DETECTIVES
The citizens committee have sent additional
matter to the Commissioners, but the latter have
now about as much material as they can properly
investigate, in addition to the new evidence which
their examination IS bringing out
The committee Aave received carefully written
statement, signed by Murphy and OLeary, giving
the details OF the robbery Of stranger, and their
d1vy" OF the Spoils with two members OF the de.
tectiye force. The statement says that
they secured from a stranger at the foot of 9Th
street southwest $500 at the three card monte
game. The names OF the parties VINO s.steerei',
the victim to them are given. The victim went tn
police headquarters and reported the matter and
detective (whose name is gtven) heard the
strangers story and advised him to go to the
uepoG: Murphy goes on to say that he did not
see tne detectives that night, and the next day
one OF the detectives went down the avenue near
tne Caplto! and saw O'Leary and abused him be-
eau cause ne sMurphy did not see him {the deective)
tne "steerers" and threatened to arrest him.
ana then the "steerer" told the detective that
Murphy had their (the detectives0 share of the
money In his pocket for them. That evening MUIR
pny met O'Leary and the s,steerern and the two
latter gave him $40 apiece to give detecttyes
ne ne toiu tnem that was not enough; that $66 was
que the detectives. They promised to ray the
'. auui.ionaI amount to Murphy II the detectives
M Mouiu not accept any less sum. The statement
goes On 10 say that Murphy met the two detectives
~ ~ Ine street front OF the city post Office, and
the tei1 pau INTO their hands $66 their portion of
me the nloney won from the stranger The names OF
Ine partles that witnessed this transaction. es
are given. "0 .0o"'A'
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AleXandrta Affair.".
Reported for THE EVENING STAR.

The TRIAL OF S. C. NEALE.-In the q. s. court,
Judge Hughes yesterday afternoon, the counsel OF
Neale made motion TO postpone the case until
the July term. and. after argument by Judge
Wise In opposition, Judge Hughes overruled the
motion. II was offered to set the case for Febru-
ary and after further talk the trial was adjourned
until this morning at 10 O'Clock. when the Jurors
summoned In the case were promptly on hand;
s. j. Beach, the president, and Charles r. Hough,
GradOn, OF New York, to whom Neale hypothe.
Gated the bank stock, are the principal witnesses
IT Is not expected that the trial will be concluded
to-day. There were four indictments. but the dis.
trict attorney has abandoned all except one OF
them.
UNITED STATES CAsEs-Judge Hughes was occu-
pied yesterday in his court with the following
cases: George F. Snow, OF SUrry county. plead
guilty of robbing the mail, and was sentenced to
the penitentiary OF Albany for one year; John c.
GoSSom, OF Prince William county, Va was ac.
Quilted on the charge OF selling liquor without a
United States license. The trial OF Thomas Dean,
OF petersburg, charged with selling liquor without
license, resulted In hung jury, which had not
agreed when the court adjourned.
REPORTERS NOTES.-The Alexandria corporation
court Will open its January term with Jury next
Monday.-There were six lodgers at the station.
house this m0rning.-Wm Dean became brakes
man on the w. q w. railroad on Thursday. Within
twenty-four hours he was Knocked from the cars
apd broke his collar rbone.-Officer Robert Tenn
plin Is confined to his house by tllness.-The
amount OF fines, $562 IS. collected by Mayor Beck
nam for the past six months was paid into the
treasury at the close OF the year.-All the rifles
IN the hands OF the members OF the Alexandria
Light Infantry were returned to the armory last
night and delivered by Capt. McBurney to Capt
funeral OF Alexander Croson yesterday after
noon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-01-06
News Briefs.

The remains OF John Howard Payne were
shipped from Tunis for the United States YES.
terday.
Gen. Chanzy, the well-known French general
and life senator, died suddenly Thursday night
Henry Ward Beecher said last night that he
would resume work on the life OF Christi In the
spring, and expected to complete it.
9. M. Howell. the Gamer, OF Milford, Del, who
failed for $4,000 or 000 has arranged with his
creditors to pay fifty cents on the dollar, and viii
continue his business.
At Syracuse, N. Y, yesterday, Willie Krause,
aged 10 years, while playing with loaded pistol,
discharged the weapon, the ball entering his right
eye and killing him.
In the case or Jane White, colored. against Geo.
Spoord, white, at Boston. for so, 600 damages for
breach OF promise OF marriage judgment was given
Tor the defendant yesterday.
A.Garcia,a Mexican, living near Mesilla, n NJ died
on Tuesday last from the effects or poison placed
In bis food by hs.wife Artilla, and Jose Maltieta
her paramour. Art1lla is an attractive young
senore OF an excellent Mexican family. Both she
and Maltieta are In jail.
dent OF the Nickel Plate road yesterday.
Mayor King, OF Philadelphia, as member OF tho
sinking fund commission. has refused TO sign the
agreement transferring SIS shares OF the stock
Of the North Pennsylyania railway company b.
longing to the city to q syndicate
j. Lewis, aged 8 year, committed suicide at hig
residence in Asbury Park yesterday BIS wife died
at O'Clock yesterday morning IN childbirth. When
informedof her death he seized razor and cut hia
throat from ear 20 car.
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kilograms to The Star.
OBSEQUIES OF M. GAMBETTA.
ARRESTED FOR A $4,000 DIAMOND ROBBERY.
FATAL FALL OF A BALTIMORE CONVICT
MURDERERs ARRESTED IN WISCONSIN,.
The Gambctsn Ob.eousc~.

THE CAR UsED FOR CARRYING THE REMsrSs
PARIS, Jan. g, a. m.-The car 60 be used in Gam.
oetta funeral cortege Is one that was specially
designed by M. Bastien Lepaze the painter IL
moves on low black wheels streaked with silver
on IL Will be placed the catafalque as IL now
stands. Wreaths viii pe deposited at the base Of
are ca,aiaeQue AZ the four corners vases viii be
ainNed, In which Will be burning perfumes
shrouding the cof1lu in vapor Several cars viii
follow containing wTeaths, the number of which
Is inomentarily Increasing. IL had been proposed
10 pear Antonin Marevre's statue Gloria Victis.
now In the Place de Lafayette on an artillery
wagon before the coflin as an Illusion 10 GAM
hettas services In 1870, but objections were raised
by the authorities.
SCENES IN PARIS THIS MORNING.
s;5o a.m-As early as day break The aspect OF
the streets was animated. Flags draped with
Grape are every where displayed. and troops are
marching between the EspanGde des lnyaldes
ana the Palais Bourbon. The drapery on the sta
tue OF Strasbourg, In the Place de la Concorie is
particularly remarked. The populations from The
various departments are Immense They are
masSed IN the Place deS Invaides ana along the
Quai dOrsay % the Petit Bourbon an area OF
twenty-five thousand metres. A dense mass OF
spectators the majority OF whom have been ia no.
siuon nall The night, occupy the streets all the
way 10 the cemetery. The remainder OF the city
is deserted.
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Fire in BrOOk1vm.

NEW YORK. Jan. 6-The wholesale china store
or Ovington Brothers, in Fulton street, BROOKLYN.
was gutted 10y nre this morning, and az O'Clock
the flremen were working to save the adjoining
property. Nothing was saved from the Ov ngton
brotherS' stores. -Four fire alarms were sent out
ana almost the entire department are now at
work.
BY 1890 O'Clock the fire was under control
OVlngton'S building completely Quilted: the
rear Of the new Jerusalem Church was badly
damaged, and Van Dorn's photograph gallery was
burned out Oy1ngton Brother are Importers
and dealers I'm china, glassware, bronZes, statu-
ary, ETC., and carried an immense stock OF valua.
ble goods. Their loss Is estimated at S2o0OO0 The
Insurance on the building is about $40 900 and on
the stock, $4,000. Van Dorn's loss is $1,000 Gov.
cred by Insurance.
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Thirty Thousand Diamond Robbery.

. AkKEsr OF A LONG BRANCH WAITER.
PHILADELPHIA, JAM GA young colored man
known as George Seymour alias Stiles entered a
pawn oflice here last night and offered TO sell or
piedge Tor $s5 breasipln containing thirty-nve
arrested he was sc irched ana memorandum was
found on h'm showing that he had pawned very
valuable dii lnond az another place. While he was
In the prisoners dock this morning he was recoC-
N zed as former waiter at Long Branch hotel
Where last summer, lady was robbed OF about
$4,000 worth OF diamonds. The prisoner was held
for hearing next Friday
The diamonds We're stolen from Mrs. Della Carr,
OF ilttSourg, at the west End hotel, Long Branch,