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The Labor enquirer., 1884-06-28
The "Prnirie Farmer" Booming.

The Old Friends Of The Prdtrie Farmer, and
many farmers all over the West, and East,
too, will be glad to learn Of the good fortune
that has come to this time-honored Journal,
been doing good service to and for the agri-
cultural interests Of our country. The num-
ber OF May Sd announces that, henceforth,
Direction and Business Management OF Mr..
ORANGE JUDD, who, after more than a
quarter century OF service at the head Of the
American Agriculturist, has left his former
field to other hands, and removed to near
Chicago, a thousand miles nearer to hundreds
Of thousands Of his older enterpristng readers
who have preceded him to the West. The
and experience he brings to his new field Of
work. All who want specimens OF the papers
as it is, and 1t to be, and to enjoy its advan-
tages, can have The Prairie Farmer, weekly,
from May lst, up to 1885, by sending single
dollar to Prairie Farmer Publishing Company
l59 MonroesSt., Chicago, III.
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true standard Of individual and national

greatness.
2. To secure to the toilsrs Q proper share
of the wealthllhat they create; more of the
leiaure that righsfully belongs TO them more
ociety advantages; more Of the benefits,
privileges and emoluments Of the world !; in
word, sll those rights and privileges neces-
ary to make them capable Of enjoying, ap.
preciating. defending and perpetuating the
blessings Of good government.
3. To arrive at the true. condition Of the
producing masses in their educational, moral
and financial condition, BY demanding from
the various governments the establishment
of bureaus Of labor statistics. fi| ~
A. The establishment of cooperative in.
stitntions. productive and distributive. if5
5. The reserving of the public landslide
heritage of the people-for the actual settler.
Not another acreior railroads or corporations.
e 6. The abrogasion ofallla that do not bear
equally upon capital and labor; the removal
of unjust teohnicalitiss, delays and discrimi.
nations in the administration of justice and
the adopting of measures providing for the
health and safety ofthose engaged in mining,
manufacturing and buildias pursuits.
7. The enactment Of laws to compel
chartered corporations to pay their employees
weekly, in full, for labor performed the
preceding week. in the lawful money of the
country. ti-s ..ue.. t.-... l.. j.
8 8. The enactment of laws giving mechanics
and laborers the first lien on their work for
their full wages. 70. ,..,a.- e .mt
9. The abolishment of the contract system
on national, state and municipal work.
10. The substitution of arbitration for
strikes, whenever and wherever employers
and employe are willing to meet on equitable
grounds. ,'.
II. The prohibition Of the employment OF
children in workshops, mines and factories,
before attaining their fourteenth year.
IL. To abolish the system of letting out by
contract the labor of convicts in our prisons
and reformatory institutions.
13. To secure for both sexes equal pay
for equal work.
IA. The reduction of the hours Of labor. to
eight per day, so that the laborers may have
more time for social enjoyment and intel.
lsetual improvement, and be enabled to reap
the advantages conferred by the labor.saving
machinery which their brains have created.
15 To prevail upon governments to estab.
lish purely national circulating medium,
issued directly to the people, without the
Of any system OF banking cor.
porations, which money shall be a legal
tender in payment of all debts, public and
oriyate
The Labor enquirer., 1884-06-28
Republican worktngmen's Dilemma.

Mr.. Blaine's candidacy is very en-
barrassing fact to many good men who'
while ardent republicans, feel that they
owe it to themselves to support no man
who is championed by the enemies OF
labor. We now have in our mind man,
who all his life an ardent believer in
the doctrines of the republican party, an
enthusiastic admirer of James G. Blaine
finds himself side by side with so vim
dictive an enemy of the workingmen
as Whitelaw Ried. There is but one
course for him to pursue, and that is to
oppose-or at least refrain from support
ing-a leader among whose prominent
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Another.

Editor LABOR ENQUIRER:
DENVER, May 13, 1SS4.-Dear Sir: At
regular meeting of the Iron Molders'
Union No. lS8, of Denver, the following
resolution was unanimously adopted
Resolved, That we, members OF Iron
Molders' Union No. 1873, Of Denver,
patronize any and all business firms who
advertize in the LABOR ENQUIRER IN
preference to any other.
LOOMS W. SMITH, Pres.
Seal J.H, GILBERT See'
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KNIGHTS OF LABoR.

Cosmopolitan Assembly No. zoos, of Lead
vile, meets every Sunday evening, at Union
hall, corner Seventh and Poplar streets.
Montgomery Benevolent Assembly No.
l494 meets every Friday evening, at Knights
of Labor hall, at 7:30 O'Clock.
Union benevolenD A ssembly No. 2aa7
meets on the first Tuesday of every month,
at Knights of Labor hall, 1856 Holiday, at
80 O'Clock.
Rocky Mountain Assembly No. 24S7, of
Cheyenne, Wyoming, meets every second
and fourth Sunday afternoons and on the
second Friday evening Of each month, in
Odd Fellows hall
Montezuma Assembly No. 1916, of Las
Vegas, New Mexico, meets every Thursday
evening, in Odd Fellows hall, on the East
Side.
International Assembly No. S217 meets
every Thursday evening, at 7:9O o'clock, in
GOodey hall, Santa Fe avenue
Fidelity Assembly No. S21S meets every
Friday evening, at Strauss hall, 407 Lari-
mer street, at 7:30 o'clock.
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HOW TO ORGANIZE.
The Most Honest System Of organiza-
ton Ever Presented to the
People.

ENQUIRER The Rocky Mountain d.
vision Executive of the l. w. A. desire
the publication of the following article
on organization. 1t fully explains the
International system of connected
groups, Salut! O-ll'
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Every Lady

Interested in Art Needlework, Fancy Work,
and every branch of amateur Art Floricul-
ture, Fashion, Cookery or Music should send
Is cents for the current number Strulobridye &
UoLtiers Quarterly, l20 pages, pages new
music and over 900 engravings each number.
Address
STRAWBRIDGE & CLOTHIER,
Eighth and Market Sts., Philada.
The Labor enquirer., 1884-06-28
THE ACADEMY

On Wednesday evening, the Sacred Heart
school held it's annual closing exercises at
the Academy, on which occasion the house
was crowded. With this exception the house
has been closed during this week.
On Monday evening Rice's Surprise Party
open Tor weeks engagement in their new
and greatest success, Pop" introducingnew
music, and new and amusing situations.
Rice's combinations have always been noted
for the superior qualities of the artists COM
posing them, and the ';POp" party is said to
be the best of all. They will undoubtedly
do big business next week, as the Academy
has now assumed position in the front rank
of places of amusement. Prices, 25, 50 and
IL CENTS
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IRON MOLDERS.

Iron Molders Union meets every second
and fourth Tuesdays of each month, at
Knights Of Labor hall, at z 80 p. IN.
]. II. GILBERT, Secretary,
So Park street.
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RApEs ASSEMBLY

The Trades Assembly of Denver and
Vicinity meets on the second and fourth Sun.
days Of each month.
j. r. BUCHANAN, President.
c l.. MERRITT, Secretary, News Office,
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CARPENTERS,

Carpenters Union No. IS meets every
Wednesday evening at 7:30 p. m, at 375 Lari-
mer street lover the Boss clothing store).
NJ. T. BLACK, President.
JD. MCDONALD, Secretary.
J. D. BAILEY, Deputy State Organizer.
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TYPOGRAPHICAL.

typographical Union No. 40 meets on the
first Sunday of each month at Knights OF
Pythias hall, at ? O'Clock p. m.
S. b. LAvERTY, Financial Secretary.
W. NJ. NUDD, Rec. and Cor. Secretary.
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TAILORS.

Tailors' Protective Society meets on the
first Monday of each month, at Justice
Jeffries' court room, at O'Clock p. IN.
C. PUTTKENHIER, President.
T. HAMLIN, Secretary.
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BARRIERS.

BARRIERS Benevolent Protective Associa-
ton meets every Tuesday at 9 p. m. at
Knights of Labor hail. 1856 Holiday Street.
J. LEONARD, President
W. NEWMAN, Secretary.
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STONECUTTER RS.

Stonecutters Union meets every alternate
Tuesday, at Justice Sopris' court room at
7:30 p. N.
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AMgSEMEN
AT THE GRAND.

With the exception of the Mrs. Forester
benefit, Friday evening, the Grand has not
been open this week. The benefit was a
grand success, and the estimable lady has
occasion to congratulate herself upon the
number of her friends.
On Monday evening the great German
dialect commedian, Mr. Charles A. Gardner,
who will appear in his grand character Of
Karl" the peddIer, from Frankford-on-the-
Main. Mr.. Gardner has splendid dramatic
support, and also fine uniformed military
brass band. General c. R. Decker, said to be
the smallest man in the world is also with
this company, and occupies prominent
place in the performance. Don't fail to see
all these attractions.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-21

If there is one nuisance that is greater
than another in this life it is the person
who is everlastingly borrowing books and
newspapers. The following which we find
going the rounds of the press strikes the
nail squarely on the head:
How many of the people who read
these columns have borrowed books in
their possession they have neglected to
return? The per cent of those who have
none is certainly very small. There cer>
tainly is iaxity of morals on this guess
ton that the most confirmed borrower
would condemn in any other. Somehow
people do not seem to regard book when
borrowed as belonging to any one save
the borrower, and in this case, if in no
other, possession IS assuredly nine points
of the law. To the average borrower the
other point is to keep it, Sarcasm and
invective have been exhausted in vain
attempt to correct this evil. 1t grows
unconsciously on the most conscientious,
until its universally is almost its redeem
ing feature. Iossessors of fine libraries
are obliged to deny their best friends or
see their collections fade before their eyes
and in many cases the borrowing merges
into kleptomania. Each one can draw
upon his own experience to verify these
statements and if he will carry the exam.
ination far enough he will stand self>con-
victed. The property right in book is
as good as in any other article of person
atty, and certainly should be as fully re-
pected.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-21
Sparks From the Smokestack.

The c., B. & Q. boys are happy to3ay
because of the fact that this is pay day
Ticket Agent Cook, of the c., Il. | 81
p. is at his home in Davenport nursing Il
vely sore boil. Paul Hamilton IS there
fore doing double duty, but he is equal to
the occasion.
The canon ball train was half hour
late again this morning, and the Peoria
train consequently was late leaving here's
1t seems that it is next to impossible for
the cannon ball train to make time.
Henry Buckholtz, the brakeman on the
c., M. & st. P, who was seriously in
jured in playful wrestle some time ago,
as noted in the ARGUS, was in the city
Yesterday. He is able to get around, but
not fit for active duty yet.
Mr.. r. r. Gable. president of the c. r.
l.. & P. road, was in the city last evening
and was seen by reporter for the ARGUS.
Mr. Cable said he was down here on a
little visit to relatives and friends. He
said the 81 cut rate from Kansas City to
Chicago was still going on. but he re
garded these railroad wars as simply fool
ishness. The C. r. |. & P. he said, is as
ever in highly prosperous condition.
Mr. Gable returned to Chicago in his pri>
vate car this morning.
W. n Roche, who has been the clerk
for the general freight agent in the r. /.
& p office for some time has vanished.
In other words he has left the city and
many of his former friends mourn his de-
parture financially Mr.. Roche seems to
have been of an exceedingly cratic dis
position and he was politely requested to
resign his position in the Peoria office.
He processes to have been married last
June, but there is a healthy doubt as to
the exact date of his wedding There are
a number of business men who will re-
member Mr.. Roche.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-21

tHeilOiG Free lrCSS
One morning the Washington Hand Press
in Printing Office suddenly few its Frisket
and called out in n loud voice;
Hear We! hear ye! But for ne The Ran
ner could not be issued each Weclli7
Just hear that" sneere3 a Case Of Bour-
geois over by the Window: "Where would
be the Paper hut for its Type"
And they never Printed Paper yet with
out Ink, added The Roller in Glue and
Molasses voice.
We'll, ] don'twant to Appear Ego'istical,7
observed Bundle Of White Paper lying on
the floor, but if you knew how hard it was
for the Editor to raise the Cash to buy me,
you'd Imagine I was Of some little Account
Around here
Gentlemen" added the Imposing Stone in
a marble voice, Il don't claim to own all the
corner lots in Town, but if the Chases. Shoot
ing-Stick, Mallet, Quoins and myself were to
go off on a Picnic I'd like TO sec The Banner
go to press-I wouldln
The Gordon Jobhcr, Box Stove and several
of the Galleys were getting ready 10 chip in
when the Editor entered and asked the cause
of the Row. The matter was explained by
the Card-Cuttor in a Calm and Unbiased
manner, and the Editor replied:
Each and every one of You are valued in
J our Respective Places. and all combined go
to help issue the Leading Newspaper Of this
county-circulation when circus agent
comes along G,o00 copies-Wood Received
on Subscription, as Heretofore"
MoRAL.-And the Shears lay right there
in Plain Sight and were not even mentioned
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-21
Tailor Made Suits.

The tailor made suits which the Golden
Eagle is selling are creating great con-
sternation among the merchant tailors,
because they are just rs good fits and arc
sold for great deal less money. The
question with the tailors now is, how can
they maintain their prices? The Golden
Eagle feels for them, but it recognizes the
fact that the time of high prices has
passed and the people will no longer pay
big prices. The Golden Eagle has an
immense stock of magnificent business
and dress suits besides superb line of
overcoats, which to see is to appreciate
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-21
Notifications.

The democrats feel so happy over their
victory that Publications are the or der of
the day. Next Saturday evening the
democrats of Milan and vicinity are going
to have regular jolly time in honor OF
the election of Cleveland and Hendricks.
There will be speaking at the town hall.
and Rock Islanders are especially invited
to attend.
Mr.. J. H. Pattee, of the Pattee Plow
Co, of Monmouth, writes that there is a
big democratic barbecue going on in that
city today. Six big beeves were roasted
and one eff the grandest political demon
STATIONS ever witnessed in the town was
held.
The great democratic jubilee at Ma
comb yesterday took the cake. 1t was
one of the most popular outpourings of
the people in the history of Macomb
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-21
Complimentary Concert.

Mr.. D. Roy Bowlby's complimentary
concert takes place in Harper's theatre
this evening. 1t will be pleasant affair
and Mr.. Bowlby has invited large num-
Der of his friends to be present to enjoy
the musical treat. The following well
known persons will be present to take
part in the programme; Mr.. Emil Lieb-
ling, concert pianist, of Chicago. Mrs.
Ottillie Abel Haas, soprano, of Davenport;
Mr.. Gustav Stolpe, solo vlolinist, of Au-
gustana college, of Rock Island; Mr.. Lee
G. Kratz, baritone, of Davenport; Mr. &.
Sam T. Bowlby, baritone, and Mr. D.
Roy Bowlby, tenor, both of Rock Island.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-21

The SLANT Staeh

1t is murmured in certain circles that
there is soon to be bicycle tournament
in Rock Island, probably at the roller
skating rink. This murmur delights the
hearts of Professors McHugh and Me-
Candless, the representative jockeys of
the silent steed in this city. Every fine
day they are to be seen with their high
water pantaloons, fine weather hose, size
me-up shirts, and get on>to~my- shape
caps, busily engaged in the exciting past
time of pushing one foot down while the
other comes up. 1t is expected that all
the fair damsels in the tri-cities will be
present. to gaze at the charms above
enumerated, possessed by the opponents
of the health producing bicycle.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-21
New York Fro Store. Davenport

Another new store room has been adj
ded to the capaciOus store occupied by
the Great New York Fire store. Sixty
by eighty feet of space is now literally
packed with new and seasonable goods
The Fire store has doomed from the start.
People are having their eyes opened to
the enormous profits they have been pay,
ing the monopolists. The Fire Store will
spare no expense to get the best goods
and then sell them, so as to pay expenses,
there is at least saving of % per cent
for every man. woman and child in West
ern Illinois and Eastern Iowa. Thousands
Of dollars worth of Americans and Eu-
ropes finest predictions, Call and see
the goods in the two big stores. Corner
Brady aud Second streets, Davenport.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-21
6 Casualty

Yesterday afternoon a teamster for the
Rock Island Lumber Manufacturing
companyssdrov over to Davenport on
business. He was on Green street when
he saw team coming on furious run
away gait toward him. 1t was impossible
for the driver to get out of the way and
the runaway team collided with his team
in terrific manner, and the pole of their
wagon went into the breast of one of his
horses; the stricken animal plunged in a
manner that changed the direction of the
pole SO that the end of it came out near
his ear, having been pushed through his
neck. The horse died Immediately. The
mate of the killed horse was badly bruis-
ed, but was able to be taken home by the
driver. The runaway team was injured
in the breasts and necks, but not danger
ously. The horse that was killed was
eight years old, and was worth about
$500, and tina team was one of the most
valuable owned by the Lumber company.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-21
Nlpped IN the Bud.

This forenoon fellow came along Sew
enteenth street with Il drove of cattle,
cracking big whip in startling man
ner. Near the corner of Seventeenth
street and Second avenue was tied Mr..
John n Huntoon's team attached to a
light open buggy. The whip cracking
frightened the team and both horses
jumped at once, and broke the straps
which held them. Fortunately Mr.. Hun
toon was standing on the corner and saw
the break of his team and captured it be-
fore it got far away. If he had not been
there disastrous runaway would have
been the result
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-21
WATERWAY AND RAILWAY.
Rock Islands Interests in the street
Railway Across The Bridge, and
the Cheap Transportation
Route to the Allan
tic SeabOard.

Across the river just now a popular
movement is being made for the success
of both the bridge street railway and the
Hennepin canal. The benefits to be de.
rived from both of these proposed public
Improvements are evident to everybody
who gives thought to the matter. The
tri>cities, Rock Island, Davenport and
Moline, are closely identified in business
interests and they should be more closely
connected by railway for the accommoda-
ton of the people. The street railway
across the bridge will make it possible
for any person in Moline or South Mo
line, or Milan to reach Davenport at any
time of the year in quick and comfort
able manner, and, of course, the same adj
vantage is afforded Davenport people. In
view of these facts it seems to us that
there should be more interest
taken in the matter than is
evinced in Rock Island at present There
needs to be a general awakening and pop
ular demand for this improvement. In
fact the popular demand is great enough
but it is not as enthusiastic as it should
be. Davenport people are pushing this
thing along in truly business like way.
1t Is as much to the advantage of Rock
Island people as it is to Davenport peo-
pie, and it seems strange that there is not
more decided movement for the purpose
of furthering the interests of the street
railway.
And then there is the Hennepin canal
measure. Congressman Neece and Muir
ply are working hard for the passage of
the bill in congress authorizing an ap~
preparation for the canal. Here again is
an opportunity for popular and effective
work. This matter will cone up at the
next session of the present cong fess in
December and there is strong hopes of
favorable consideration of the bill Pres.
ident Arthur, in his last message recog,
nlzing the Importance of the Hennepin
canal project made n favorable mention
of the same. There has never been /
better opportunity in the history of this
movement for satisfactory and success
FIJI contamination of the popular desire
and the people interested should awake
and seize the opportunity.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-21

At 4 o'clock this afternoon the teachers
of the public schools completed their
third month of teaching, and tonight or
ders will be issued for their salaries
The teachers of the Rock Island schools
are all efficient and popular, and they are
doing a good work in educating the young
people of this city. There is not a CALI
ing in this wide world more noble than
that of the school teacher. All of them
should be encouraged and aided in their
efforts to aid mankind
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-21
Culinary.

After a brief illness with diphtheria,
Mamie Winter, daughter of Mr.. B. Win
ter, died at $40 this morning, aged three
years, one month and ten days. Deceased
was bright, lovable little girl, and her
death has caused deep sorrow in the
household where she was the pet. The
family have the genuine sympathy of all
their friends. The funeral announcement
appears elsewhere.
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-21
wall Street News.l

tNati Street News.
Some years ago retail dealer in the in
terror Of the state, who took butter, eggs,
and cheese in exchange for dry goods and
groceries, found himself ovcrstocked with
the former articles, and was worrying about
a prospective loss when a buyer from the
city called around and had a talk with him.
As result the grocer rushed into the house
at noon and shouted to his wife:
"Hanner, what dye think Theirs q Teller
hero from York who'll take my 200 dozen
eggs"
No"
"And them seventeen checses."
is it possible.7
"And them 800 pounds of butter"
"You don't say"
Eyes, going to take 'em oil and pay cash
down"
"Well, well But, Henry, You look ont. l
know they must eat sich things in New York,
but he's buyin' 'nuff to feed half Of America
for week. and don't you trust him for any
part and take your chances on his finding a
The Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1877-1885, 1884-11-21
Family Jars.

Mrs. Lena Meesc today entered COM
plant before Justice Cooke against Mrs .
Mrs MetZgar for abusive language and
persecution. Both women live in the
lower part of the city and from common
report they have been having a monkey
and parrot time of it. Unfortunately
for them they live in houses which join
each other, and thus their quarrels arc
more frequent and violent than they 9th.
erwise would be. Mr.. Sweeney, of Swee>
ney & Guyer, is the attorney of Mrs
Metzger. A hearing of the case is sci
for o'clock this evening before Justice
Cooke. 1t will probably be continued to-
morrow.