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The Labor enquirer., 1884-10-18
Butler in Pennsylyania.

GBy Associated Labor Press. y
PIrTsBuRG, Oct 17.-General Butler
was here on Friday night, and his visit
was the occasion of the most enthusiast
tic political meeting that has ever been
held in Pittsburg since the day the re-
publican party was born in old Lafayette
Hall this city, 80 years ago. There were
10000 at the depot to meet Butler, and
some of the boys felt so good that they
picked up the carriage by the wheels and
carried it distance. The meeting was
held in the open air, as the Peoples
party hereabouts was not wealthy
enough to hire a great hall. Actual
measurement of the area covered by the
crowd shows that $4,000 people listened
to Butler from 9 to II o'clock, while at
one time 10000 was present. : During
the speaking, some of our friends, the
enemy, from top window ofthe busted
bank building, before which the meet
ing was held begun shooting fire-rockets
into theicrowd. There was deep growl
that could have been heard a mile, and
the Essex statesman requested detec-
tives to stop it. While they were about
their mission Butler said: eff they do
not stop it, 1 myself will lead you to stop
it." The enemy knew a Pittsburg crowd
and wisely desisted. Buffers speech is
the one he has generally used. Coming
to Pittsburg, Butler spoke at Oil City,
Franklin, Kittanning, and smaller point.
Leaving Pittsburg next day he spoke at
Harrisburg, and Saturday evening at
Philadelphia. On the night before But
ler was here, a Butler demonstration
and meeting was held in one of the mill
sections of the city. FIVE hundred men
in line, who had been gotten together
with only one days notice. A few torch
men led the parade. Then came work
ingmen in their every day, clothes, with
shovels and picks swung over their
broad shoulders. Hoes and broomstlcks
were carried by others in lieu of torches
and cart filled with laboring men form
ed the tail end of the procession. An
inscription which was painted on the
hods attracted universal attention. 1t
read: "Nlnety-eight Gents Day!" All
along the route Chinese lanterns were
suspended from second-story windows,
red fire was burned, and the crowd
.cheered the band who carried the SYM
bols of the labor party. One of the ban
ners bore picture of Butler the Peo-
ple's candidate and the following in
scription: "We'll carry the fifteenth
ward in Novemb mber," and "We will sur
prise some of them" L. d.
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even the steps leading to the stage were
occupied. While almost every class was
represented IN the assemblsee, the pre-
dominant element was the laborer, and
the interest manifested throughout was
extreme. y
The meeting was called to order by
Mr.. C. P. Cummings, who stated that the
purpose of it was to give the candidates
of the Peoples party an opportunity to
address thepeople. Passing to The ticket,
be began at General Butler and deliv-
cred warm eulogy upon him. The
state candidates then we're briefly re-
viewed, the speaker drawing lines Of
comparison between them and those OF
the other parties. and explaining their
policy. The county ticket was taken up
at some length, and Mr.. Cummings ex-
patiated upon the Importance Of judi
cious legislation here. He made an illus
tration of the depreciation of county
scrip, and claimed that bad management
had done it
Immediately following him Mr.. A. M.
Thomas addressed the meeting in about
a half hours speech. He devoted him
self manly to an exposition of the .prin-
ciples of the Peoples party, touching
each doctrine and explaining its pur-
port. He was several times interrupted
by enthusiastic applause,
Then followed the speech of the after
noon that of Duncan Mckay White,
He spoke for little more than an hour
opening with the observation that there
should be no mud-slinging in this cam
paign. He then said that he. should
endeayor to without feeling describe
1.-THE attitude Of the two old parties
toward the laboring man. He partic.
ularly arraigned the democratic congress
for its failure to keep its pledges to the
working classes when it had the oppor
tunity to do SO. His speech was stats
| . . Z r ~ .-.. - p
tical rather than attempting any orato
rical flights, and was lucid In the eK
treme. It was couched in Language
(which everybody could understand anc
drew forth frequent and enthusiastic
demonstrations
/ At this juncture Mr.. NJ. j. Mooney
l. F.. - f H-.H. ID ID y, . =, Z
the candidate, for justice of the peace
was called for but was not in the hall
Mr. Mooney is miner and was at tina
time hard at work
The last speaker was Mr.. Tilford, wh'
made few cursory remarks upon th'
good points of the ticket. His speech
was brief but like most things that thi
gentleman says, straight ON the poin
and very well received. .
+ .a 1s. ,Leadville Paper
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The republican compact has chosen for
its secretary one Noah Allen, and the
Tribune-Republiean speaks of the selec-
tion in glowing terms. 1t says "Allen is
the right man IN the right place; he is
consistent and conscientious republican" !"
This may possibly be true, as the princi-.
pal qualifications for consistent, and
conscientious republican" in Arapahoe
county seems to be yenaiity and treach-
cry. Less than one year ago this man
Allen consumed about half the time of
the editor of this paper in telling what
firm greenbacker he had been in Kan
sas, and how he had made himself such
great reputation'in the valley of the
Kaw, where he had actually "eaten the
republicans up" in canvass for the state
legislature. The other half of the time,
was taken up in doing work for the con
sistent = and conscientious republican"
which has never been paid for. However
Allen is entitled to the praise bestowed
upon him by the Tribune Republican; !;
he has sold himself out, body and soul,
for corruption money, and that is all that
is necessary to make anyone a Consist
ent and conscientious republican" When
the republican bosses have done with
him they will throw him over; but l de-
sire to warn him now against an attempt
to get back into the decent political ele-
ment-the Peoples party. We know
you now, Mr.. C. and c. r., and we want
none of your kind. 'f
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Buffers own Programme.

4 There is one point that Ben Butler has
repeated in nearly all Of his speeches of
the last thirty days. He has given no
tice to his hearers everywhere that he is
laying the foundation Of a new Peoples
party, which is not to end its work with
the. November election, but which is to
take the field as fixed force in Ameri-
can politics. II aims to destroy both Of
the fy-blown parties, and wrest the
country out Of their polluted hands It
drags to the bar the yillainies they have
builtup, and by which they, in turn, are
held up. II handles the question they
The Labor enquirer., 1884-10-18

THE republican victory in Ohio is a
signal for democrats TO join the Butler
ranks. Cleveland's 10 lost cause for
sure, now. and Butler Is the only hope
the people haye of beating Blaine and
his hangerson. Rally to Butler and the
Peoples party, ye discontented, defeated,
sore-head democrats, and "by the eter-
nar we'll put the old warrior in the
white house, if takes all fall.
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An Honest Rsport.

The Peoples party meeting held yes
terday afternoon was success far be-
yond everybody . anticipation. The Car
Donate hall, by all odds the largest place
for public meeting in the city, was
filed almost to suffocation, and when.
the proceedings we're well under way
The Labor enquirer., 1884-10-18
Lieut-Go,. whyte,

Duncan Nick. Whyte. the Peoples
candidate for lieutenant governor, is
filling the following engagements, and
is being enthusiastically greeted !:
Orc, October 15; ADELAIDE, October l6;
Sugar Loaf. October II; Evansville, Oc-
tober lS; Leadville, October 10.
The Labor enquirer., 1884-10-18
Woy Working.

George W. Woy, the Peoples eandl-
date for congress, spoke to an opera
house iammed full of people, in Pueblo,
last Friday night, and was enthusiastic
ally received,
: He addressed all the inhabitants Of
Coal Creek on Saturday night, Walsen-
burg Monday, and La Junta Tuesday.
Everywhere the citizens have thronged
to hear the candidate of the Peoples
party.
The Labor enquirer., 1884-10-18
PEOPLES COUNTY TICKET.

For the State Senate,
- CHARLES L. MERRITT,
JOINT. HENDERSON.
For Representatives,
JOHN HIPP,
J.H. MILLS,
D. s. BENTON,
THOMAS YOUNG,
JOHN B. LENNON,
THoMAsj MUIRHEAD.
E. F. LIGHT,
y RICHARD RANKIN.
For County Commissioners,
A. STYARTOUT,
GEORGE; G. GRIFFEN.
For Justice of the Peace,
East Side-J L. CALDWELL,
West t3ide-H. ]. Fox.
For Constable,
East Side-.P. W. SMITH,
West tSide-J. 8. CLANTON.
The Labor enquirer., 1884-10-18

READ Joe Labadie's letter. He gets
the milk out of the cocoanut on the
"paupern question. 1t may notsuit you
at first; but it will put you to thinking.
Ishall have something to say on the
question at another time.
The Labor enquirer., 1884-10-18
THE COMPROMISE.

- The thieves have made 1t up. They
severally recognize what it seems impos-
sible to beat into the heads of the decent
voters-that there must he, a unity OF
purpose and action to succeed. The pol
itician would make compact with Satan
if the defeat of the people at the polls
required such an alliance, and the re-
spectacle discontented stand aloof, in
knots, from each other, and allow the
scoundrels and thieves to control our
gov vernmental affairs. And all the time
we are Fastening on to the brink of a
bloody Revolution. Fools! when will
you sShat by your blind following of
the party leaders, and carelessne S con-
cerning political affairs, you are inviting
the deyastations and blood-shedding of
internecine WARP r
But about the compromise: After two
months of abuse of each other the two
republican factions of Arapahoe county
have kissed and made it up. We have
had sixty days of truth-telling by the
political leaders, and the people have
had ewed and emphatic evidence of
the corruptness of the creatures who
have been running our political affairs !;
and now they can see that to continue in
their position as dictators to the respect
able voters, the pot and tho kettle, which
have proved each others blackness, are
ready to combine and forget, for the
time, all the true stories they have told.
VIII the voters of this. great city and
county allow themselves 70 be traded off
in this disreputable manner? Will the
respectable citizens, who have had to
The Labor enquirer., 1884-10-18
Bovcott Them,

P. b: Riddell and J. Dawson employ
ing plasterers of this city. have refused
to confori4 to the equitable rules of the
Plasterers' Union. and are now employ
ing scab workmen; all good citizens are
therefore requested to refuse to give
them work, and organized labor is re-
quested to boycott said Riddell and
Dawson. By order
TRADES ASSEMBLY.
The Labor enquirer., 1884-10-18

JC. DENNY, mayor Of La Junta, is ac-
lively working in the interest Of the
Peoples party,in the southern part of
the state. Mr.sDenny has been demo-
crat, and remained with the party till its
delegates at the Chicago convention made
fools ofthemselyes, by nominating Cleve
land instead of General Butler.
The Labor enquirer., 1884-10-18
aEnquiries.o

Il g. ~
Is the monarchial British system of
finance" Ia huge interest-bearing, non
taxable. perpetual national debit and
banks of issue, in harmony with the
American theory of government?
Can the,national banking system be
perpetuated without perpetuating the
national debit -..
Should the dangerous power" to con-
troll the volume of money. now possess
ed by the national banks, be taken from
them ?
Can congress constitutionally delegate
to individuals or corporations power
entrusted to it by the people2
Should banks of Issue be suppressed,
and the power to issue all money be re-
stored to the general government, where
it constitutionally belongs?
Should the government control the
railroad and telegraph lines2
Should there be governmental control
of monopolies? y
4 Should watering railroad and other
-steoks be mad illegal 2. 80
Should rrefe Te postal Savings hasss
and a cheap and conyenient postal zsys-
tenn of exchange?
Should the arbitrary holding of land
by individuals, corporations and aliens
be restricted by law2
Should land grants to corporations,
forfeited by -fulfllment of contract,
be reclaimed2
Ought we to have graduated income
taxi
Should the American House of Lords
(the United States senate, the president
and all public officials, be elected by
direct vote Of the people2
Should the president possess the veto
power
Should we have proportional repre-
-sentation ? E
Is the elective franchise a right. a
privilege or a trast2 Sz
Should all enactments of state and
national legislative bodies be referred
back to the people for their approval BY
4 direct vote, before having force as
-laws2 4 ,.t.
Should we have industrial co-operao,
ation instead of the competitive system
Should business be done with cash IN
stead of on credit and confidence :"
\ Is the present depression in trade and
paralysis of industry due to natural
causes or to legislation7
BoYoorr Appel & Co. They employ
cheap labo1 and refuse to acknowledge
The Labor enquirer., 1884-10-18

This is too bad-ior jim. He has many
friends in the Peoples party who would
like % see him show the honesty Of his
convictions; but 70 long as he trains With
the corruptionists the People will look at
him through smoked glass, and about one
more campaign and his name will be
Dennis with the conscientious anti-mo-
nopohsts;
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shirk, and knocks out the shams with
which the gamble. 1t ourbs the domi-
neering of capitalism, and raises the
power of democracy. Ii holds principles
that are the very life Of free society and
industry. 1t has platform full Of prac-
tical business.
The elements of the new party have
been growing for years past; they are
now rallying together for the first time
and making their presence known.
Whatever may be the result of the
election, the Peoples party is not to be
snuffed out. 1t cannot give up the con.
test till the end is gained which must be
gained. 1t will prepare for new business
as soon as the Electoral College has
done its work. Already we hear of the
project for State Conference in this
State next February, and National
Conference in 18S6.-John SwintonS
Paper --Aziyz Il ~ 49,
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Candidates, Meeting

All candidates on the Peoples county
ticket are notified to meet at the COM
mittee rooms, The LABOR ENQUIRER
office, on Tuesday evening, October 2l,
at 7:30 o'clock. o. Z. SMITH,
Chairman County COMMITTEES.
The Labor enquirer., 1884-10-18

ONE can see more '.spooney" men in
Denver in one day now than can be
found at the picnies of half dozen sea-
sons. The factory can't supply them fast
enough mean the spoons.
The Labor enquirer., 1884-10-18
Elton and Benton i'm the seventh,

.' Htpp and Benton In the seventh.
. The Seventh ward Butler club held its
regular weekly meeting at Goody Hall
Santa Fe avenue and Bear street on
Monday last.
John Hipp the popular young reform
advocate, and D. S. Benton, both nomi.
nees for the state assembly on both re-
form tickets, were billed to furnish the
eloquence and logic of facts for the occa.
sion. Mr.. Hipp lead off, holding the
assembly during an hours energetic
handling Of the various wrongs commit
ted and rights omitted by the : reigning
classes, during the, period since WHICH
men had begun to'record their griefs OF
misgoyernment with high Heaven for
redresss. Like joe Murray, Mr.. Hipp is
essentially Peoples advocate, present
ing the obvious side ofevery situation
in a terse and logical manner and with
a directness and brevity that hold pop
ular assembly In complete interest as
long as he may choose. The undercur-
rent of strong religious conviction,
evident in any sdirection whittier his
theme may carry him, is SO sincere that
the toughest individuality feels the truth
of the supporting basis on which he
rests his cause. g. =
Mr.. Benton, with a lawyer-like and
logical explanation of the financial
crimes of the government, presented
such an arraignment as must nave been
convincing to the mind of any doubling
one present. t.. .. t.s.. ..-
The true adjustment of the prohibition
question to the cause of the workingman,
the reason for the alliance and why it
should be welcomed, even by those who
do not themselves believe in prohibition,
as yielding to the people the right of de-
Gliding for themselves in a matter SO
much at heart with great and superior
class among our law fearing and observ-
ing people, was presented by number
of speakers, among whom were DR. But
ton, Messrs. Young, Taylor, Newton,
Bunker, Wyant and Mills.
The Monday night meetings will be
continued and will grow in interest as
the campaign proceeds.
The Labor enquirer., 1884-10-18

SEE to it that you are properly regis
tered before the day Of election. Take
witness with you and have your name
entered IN, correct manner.
The Labor enquirer., 1884-10-18

JAMES B. BELFoRD claims to be an anti
monopolist, but he lacks the moral cour-
age to cut loose from the monopoly party
which bats him with visions Of Office
The Labor enquirer., 1884-10-18
1 "A BIG fresh lot Of campaign documents
received at the Peoples state headquar-
ters. Drop in and get a supply, free. ~
Commonwealth Echoes.

. :
A Montrose correspondent says: "We
will poll strong vote, national and
state. Whoop her up for old Spoons,
! David Morris was nominated for the
legislature. and C. D, Hendren for COM
missioner, by the Peoples party of
Huerfano county, on Monday night.
George W. Woy addressed the large as
semblage which attended the conven-
ton, in Walsenburg. r. I
The Peoples movement is booming
in Lake county. A Leadyille cores
pondent speaks in glowing terms of the
new party's prospects. A partial ticket
has been nominated, as follows: James
A: Curry, for the legislature A. P. Cum
minis, commissioner, and M. ]. Mooney,
Justice of the peace. s., -. ....-,..
A full report of the Gunnison county
con vention arrived too late to be pub
Hshed entire, but the following points
are selected: The convention was har-
monious, and a%fulf county ticket was
nominated. In the evening .ratifica-
tion meeting was held and the court
house was jammed and enthusiasm ran
high. The speakers were Prof. Rich
ardsoh and A. j. Miller. The latter is
on the Peoples state ticket for attorney
general. Both gentlemen were applaud
ed to the echo for the able manner in
which they handled the political issues
before the country, and for their earnest
appeals to the people to help lay the
foundation for the success of the new
and pure political power in Gunnison
county, where political corruption has
reached the extreme limit. Our Or
ganization is complete, and we are at
work with will and honesty of pur-
pose, that must succeed. ~Gunnison
county will give a rousing majority for
the patriot soldier, the honest and tai
ented lawyer and orator, A. J. Miller.
The Labor enquirer., 1884-10-18

SEE to it that you are properly regis
tered before the day of election. Take a
witness with you and have your name
entered in correct manner.
The Labor enquirer., 1884-10-18

SEE oft that you are properly regis
ter d before. the day of election. Take
witness with YOU and have your namo
entered in. correct manner.
The Labor enquirer., 1884-10-18

BoYcoTr Appel & Co, They employ
cheap labo1 and refuse to acknowledge
the right Of tailors and other working
men to organize Tor protf on.
The Labor enquirer., 1884-10-18

Entered at incl Denver postofice as second
class matter.
The Labor enquirer., 1884-10-18

1--WE VII rmsw the times of truth and JUS
oondensinr i fair, free commonwealth
Not rash equlity, bat equal rights
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At the Park.

The announcement that the ladies tour
nament would take place at the Park at 10
\. N. yesterday caused one Of the largest
attendances that was ever seen at
the race-course. The stands were full of
people, as were also the quarter-stretch,
grand stand and paddock. There were
seven entries, as follows: Mrs. E. G. Mess
mer. Sacramento; Mrs. Quigley, Sacra-
inento; Mrs. F. S. George, Sacramento !;
Miss Minnie Elliott Sacramento; Miss
Mamie Best, Sacramento; Miss Nellie Ry-
an, Sacramento; and Miss Mary McFay-
den, Dixon The ladies were all good
riders, displayed excellent horsemanship,
and the judges arrived at a decision as to
who were entitled to the prizes with much
difficulty. The prizes were awarded as fol-
lows: First prize, $50, Miss May McFay-
den, Dixon second prize, $40, Mrs. E. G.
Messmer, Sacramento; third prize, $50,
Mrs. f. S. George, Sacramento; fourth
prize, s25, Miss Mamie Best, Sacramento
fifth prize, $40, Miss Nellie Ryan, Sacra-
mento; sixth prize, $l5, Miss Minnie Eli
ou. Sacramento; seventh prize, so, Mrs
Quiggle, Sacramento.
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AWARDS.
List of Premiums Awarded at the Park
and Pavilion.
The following is a list Of premiums
awarded at the Park:
,HoRouGHRREp HoRsEs.

Stallions-Bcst four-year-old, and over,
$40, II. R. Potter, Stockton, Kelpie, by
Claude Duval, dam Imagination. Second
best, $50, P. NJ. Warns Clifton Bell, by
Leinster, dam Tbbie Dunbar.
Best three-year-old so, F. DePoister's
10 Wheatly, by Wheatly, dam Mary Glib
bOns.
Best one-year-old, s15, w. g. Todhunter' 5
King of Norfolk, by Norfolk, dam Marion.
Mares-Best three-year-old, 525 Charles
Scott. Napa Esmeralda, by Shannon, dam
Ruth RYAN. Second best SD so, c. Hal
verson, Routicrs, Emma B., BY Bayswater,
dam Lady Fashion
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CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR.
ELEVENTH DAY OF A GREAT Sue
CESS.
The Races Yesterday-The Tourna-
ment-The Floral Display
To-Night-Awards.

The last days of the fair show no abate-
ment whatever in the interest. Apparent
ly, it could be run another week with just
as good attendance. One thing is certainly
settled, and that is, that hereafter the State
Fair Expositons will always be held for
the period of two weeks.
The ST. Jacobs Oil cut flowers display
tonight. The Truman, Isham & Co.
wagon will be given away tonight.
at 10 A ID. to-day the last grand stock
parade. The fair closes tonight at 11:30.
The receipts yesterday were: AT Park,
s., ,085; Pavilion, 81 005 so; total, 5000 so.
The music programme tonight by the
Second Artillery Band will be the last that
fine organization will present. The band
has kept its agreement with the public to
the letter, been generous in responding to
eneores, and has won critical and warm
praise for the superiorityof its drill and the
excellence Of its execution. Tonight ii
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DRAFT HORSES.

Stallions-Best four-years-old and over,
$40 A B. McCrea, RoseyiIie, Nendee.
Second best, SO, j. L. Jones, Madison,
Dantan
Best three-ycars-old, $50, J. T. Whitney,
Rocklin. British Oak. Second best, SO,
&. L. Meadows Elk Grove, Scotch Out
Best two-years-old, $50, c. X. Bailey,
Stockton, Royal Tom. Second best, so,
c. X Bailey, Stockton, White King.
Best onc-year-old So, c. X. Bailey,
Stockton, George Washington. Second
best, 81 30, McEntce Bros, Gonzales,
Farmers Glory.
Best under one year old, $40, W. Z. Com
stock, Pleasant Grove, Prince. Second best,
s., c. K Bailey, Waterloo.
Marcs-Best fOur-years-Old and over, with
colt. $40 r. J. Merkley, Sacramento, Fan
chou. Second best, $50, c, X. Bailey, Co
tata.
Best four-ycaIs-old and over, $50, R. J.
Meriley, Nellie. Second best, S15, J. 7.
Whitney Rocklin, Welcome
Best tArce-years-old, SO, J. 7. Whitney
Best two-years-old, So, r. J. Merkley,
Best one-ycar-oId, $40, c K. Bailey
Maggie Taylor. Second best, s., W. K
| ComSt0ck Pleasant Grove, Belle.
| Best sucking colt, SO. r. J. Mcrkley
! Emma, Second best, $, c. K. Bailey Mos;
! Rose