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The Labor enquirer., 1884-01-19
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The following communication was
written for the Gelt, in answer to an arti-
Gle which appeared in its columns last
week. The Celt refused to print it, and
the writer, knowing something of the
fearless candor of TIE ENQUIRER, brought
it here. It is cheerfully given space IN
these columns. The communication ex-
plains itself: -.:5..5
Editor Rocky Mountain Celt.
!. DENVER, Jan. H.-ln your issue of the
twelfth instant I noticed a communica-
tion from one of your subscribers who is
desirous of knowing whether or not any
money was realized from the ball, re-
Gently given in this city for the benefit
of the martyr O'Donnell's family. If SO,
to whom and where has it been sent.
] deem it just, and proper that the
committee having the matter in charge
should render an account of every dollar
received by Them in connection with said
ball, provided such demand were made
by any respectable Irishman, or body of
Irishmen, who had purchased tickets, or
aided, patronized, or assisted them in
any way, to make that ball success. In
that case it would become the duty of
the committee to make statement.
But when recreant skeptic, calling
himself a subscriber, demands such in
vestigation I deem it unworthy of a de-
cent reply, feeling confident that if the
truth and his name were known he
would prove to be one of those selfish
cut-throats who have never subscribed a
dollar towards any patriotic or charitable
purpose in his life, but who constantly
disgraces the generosity and patriotism
of Irishmen, by tWaddling about the
amount of money alleged to- have been
knocked down, to some contemplate
creature like himself, knowing as I do
that he would not dare give utterance to
such malicious rhapsody within hearing
of any decent Irishfnan who reveres the
cause for which OiDonnell sacrificed his
life on an English ghllows. d.
3 1t is true, the bah was complete fail
ure, not because ofany lack of energy on
the part of the committee having the
affair in charge, but for want of proper
support or patronage from the Irish peo-
pie Of this city. I'cannot for the life of
me see any reason for their apathy to-
wards such an undertaking. Surely, if it
was a patriotic act to subscribe money
for his defense, it was also charitable
and patriotic act to patronize benefit
gotten up in the interest of his sorrow
ing relatives whefwere then and are now
known to be in actual want in Ireland.
Hoping this article will satisfy your
oyer-zealous, suspicious subscriber, I
remain, very respectfully, one of the
committee. a.sta r. T. M.
The Labor enquirer., 1884-01-19

THE Trades Assembly of Cincinnati,
at recent meeting, passed resolutions
censuring the action of several members
of the Ohio legislature whom they had
supported at the polls. 1t appears that
out of FIVE or six men elected by the
assistance of the Trades Assembly, all
save one ruthlessly broke pledges made
previous to election day. So it goes.
The workingmen ask certain things; the
ofhce.seekers promise to secure them; the
easily duped laborers poll their votes for
the wholesale promise makers; the test
comes in the legislative halls, and the
workingmen are sold out. This has
always been the story, and it always
will be, so long as the producers of this
country only scratch the turf instead of
digging deep down into the question.
Once more feel called upon to suggest
that, if few of these internal scoundrels
were strung up by the neck, it might
have a good effect. But then that
thought is only the outburst of "dyna-
mite fool" and suppose the Ohio work
ingmen will keep on. taking promises
and allow the office-seekers to make tools
and fools of them in the future, as in
the past. All you have to do, boys, is to
vote for the right men. But who in the
devil are the right men? Guess you'll
all find out after awhile that there's
something wrong with the system, as
we'll as the men.
The Labor enquirer., 1884-01-19

ThS Lssoa E1au1sxR 4 ~ uioat Reth-
fdl, unainching and devoted friend q
labor published ii tho universe today.
Your Christmas Issue ought 70 set people
to thiakine It brsathes the very con-
dition of pauperised labor. There Is no
room in Tar Euou1Rra for the nsnal
clap-trap to look heavenward and thank
God for what THAT we are not I'll
starved to death. and that the militia
was not called out to shoot us down for
daring to do some things that The Es-
eurRxR said we should do.
Courage, my boy, you shall yet reap
where you have somn;. your time is com
ing; your hopes will be realized.
A. M. D.
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Tn. Redmond Lecture.

Armory hall was crowded Thursday night
to hear the Redmond brothers discourse upon
the Irish situation. j. E. Redmond, member
Of parliament is the principal lecturer, and
he proved very entertaining on this occasion.
After recounting the snfferings of his people,
the different methods Of relief adopted and
the objects Of the present national league, he
closed by saying The day has gone by when
we need pray and beg for Justice In Ireland.
We shall demand the right to govern our-
selves and il that is not done / shall do all in
my power to render British rule in Ireland
an impossibility."
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bosezs Of this country mako 8 kick and
ask congress to do this or stopdoing that,
and what dos u n amount 70 I Does
our condition improve any Fint It =
ono spoke that needs repairing and then
another. Why don't We smash the old
wheel at once and get new one 7 And
then do we ever get good, new spoke
put inf No; congress, when it deigns to
notice us It al, just stops up : few cracks
temporarily and paints the old thing
over. Well. there's one satisfaction,
when the running gear finally smashes
and lets us al down, those on the high
est seats will have the hardest fall.
The Labor enquirer., 1884-01-19

txo fi6nds in human shape, fs about =
folloWs:
Along about last August : certain con-
tractor who has been doing some grading
on Colorado railroads but now resident
Of Denver, named Bennett, entered into
conspiracy with cutrthroat Italian,
named vacaro, also . resident of this
city, whereby the green countryman of
the latter were to he robbed to support
the scheming pair.
The scheme was worked in this way !:
Vecaro proceeded at once to Italy. where
he enthused the poor workingmen with
: desire to come to this country, by fill
ing their ears with glowing accounts Of
the beantiesof this land the elysium
Of the poor man (?J.s He promised them
steady work at $I.75-and 81 per day, if
they would sign three-year's contract
with him, and pledge to give him 20
cents out of each days wages. This 20
cents was to be divided equally between
yacaro and Bennett, the latter to supply
the jobs.
It is said that the Italian Judas Be-
cured and brought over within the
neighborhood Of 200 men on this trip,
and that the poor devils are now at
Alamosa.
The story goes on, that on Wednesday
and Thursday of last week Bennett went
down into the Italian quarter of the
city and announced that he had steady
work, at $3.50, s.. rs and IS per day, for
$50 men. He told them that the work
was on the Alamosa ditch, and that it
would last six months. But, he told
them they would have to pay their
own fare, which would be $40. This the
men consented to do, in consideration of
theg good wages and steady employment
promised. The men were shipped, in
two detachments. &.
Arriving at Alamosa, they learned
that they had been deceived. The rest
may be gathered from the telegram to
the Republican. AT this writing no
word has been received from any of the
victims. ~ 81 ~.
just how the two schemers made any
thing out of this job I cannot affirm,
but that they did it without profit to
themselves, no one will be foolish
enough to think. There could be neat
little scalp taken from each fare and
numerous other plans are suggested. ]
haven't the time at present to look into
the particulars of the british Job.
If the information which have en-
bodied in the foregoing is correct, these
two fellows, Bennett and Yacaro should
be hanged within twenty-four hours, and
there is only one court that will bother
with or do justice to such case. I re-
fer to that business-ike tribunal pre-
sided over by Judge Lynch.
We are signing petitions in Denver to-
day, beseeching a gang of kid-gloyed
thieves and labor despoilers to protect us
from the rascally work of pauper labor
while 800 desperate men are
starving in Alamosa, or committing the.
deeds engendered in men by treachery
and hunger. II
And our statesmen are busily engaged
deciding who shall be chief of the rob-
bers in 1884. -
The Labor enquirer., 1884-01-19

Our Agents.
The following named gentlemen are agents
for THE EEQU1REB in their respective To-
calities, and are authorized to receive sub
scriptions and give receipts.
Edward Kyle, Williamsburg.
Daniel BeH, Rockyale.
David John, Coal Creek.
W. s. Jones, Orc, Lake county.
George Wallascer, 11011Sf West Chestnut,
Leadvflle.
T. r. Mcbride, Laporte, Lsrimer county.
The Labor enquirer., 1884-01-19

The czar of Russia is a doomed man.
The Nihilists told him nearly ayear ago
whatsthe people wanted, and at the same
time informed him that they would wait
reasonable length of time for him to
grant their just wishes. He has not
granted a single request. He has had
plenty of time. He dies. =. -t'.a
The Labor enquirer., 1884-01-19

let every means be employed. Har.
mony consists in diversity Of operations
IN unity Of spirit. The movement which
finds expression in the emergency fund
is not designed to interfere with or dis.
parage any other work. Love for Ire
land, for justice, and liberty, not antag-
onism towards any particular policy or
organization. is the motive spring of our
action. We were never more in earnest
in any patriotic work than we are in this.
and yet we have never felt more dis.
posed to be tolerant of and friendly to
others who feel called on to operate on
different lines and to fghtwith different
weapons. This movement will not hurt
Parnell and the parliamentarians any
more than did the Clerkenweli explosion
hurt the church and the priests. On the
contrary, it will strengthen and embol-
den him. England yields only to fear.
It is only when she is anxious for her
own safety that England is enabled to
see how anything Irishmen demand can
come "wlthin the range of practical poll
itics.' We have Gladstone's assurance
for this, and thousand lessons from
Anglo-I Irish history confirm his word.
These things are here advanced not to
discount the labors of others, nor with
view to induce men otherwise circum-
stanced to abandon moral force ways and
adopt more vigorous measures but they
are thrown out merely to show that If
all Irishmen cannot employ the same
methods, all can help Ireland in some
way, all at least may practice liberation,
and every man is entitled to respect save
those who will do nothing themselves
while they sneer at, misrepresent, and
seek to thwart men who want to do
their duty according to the best lights.
We advocate not peace with England,
but peace with ourselves. Irish World.
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CORRESPONDENTS.
wouldn't Have commis.Ion.
Editor Labor Enquirer.

Editor Labor Enquirer.
LAS VEGAS, January III have six
subscribers for you this time. Find en-
closed postoffice order for $6 six months
for each subscriber. In going my rounds
to collect subscriptions / haye been
asked what commission / receive.
want it distinctly understood that don't
receive any commission, and I wouldn't
accept it if it was rendered me. Tell
them for me. Yours fraternally,
]. w.
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INC Norm 5, &c HiIl..

:
Editor Labor Enquirer. Re
LRADvILLE, Jan. III was greatly
pleased with the tone of The ENouIRER,
and more 30 from the fact that I saw in
your columns the contributions of some
of my co-laborers IN amateur journalism,
and their productions seem to revive the
old longing in my heart to try and say
something that would be of interest to
my fellow workingmen. And in this
endeayor on my part I shall offer no
apology For when there are so many
and momentous questions in economic
science pressing for solution not at the
hands of our lawmakers but at the
hands of the workers, themselves, that I
cannot resist the call toagain buckle on
the armor of Truth and strike with all
the might which MY feeble arm is in
possession of at those hydra headed
monsters which are preying to-day on
the dearest interests ofthe toilers Of this
country, who in a agreatmeasure have not
the time or opportunity to study their
devastating efforts upon them, that they
seem to quietly submit I'd the plundering
process, in great part fostered by the laws
of this country, / have written claws y
but ought in justice to have said, man
traps, purposely constructed to catch and
plunder the unthinking portion Of them.
Now, the question is, which of these
hydra-headed dragons is, at the present
time, the most formidable. and which
ought to be grappled with first? un-
hesitatingly say, and say it with all the
emphasis of which words are capable,
The MONEY Power OF THIS COUNTRY
Why do I say SO? Just for the simple
reason that he who controls your purse
controls your life. and the life and com
forts of those (if you are married MANI
who are dearer to yod than your own
life. AS in some instances, / am speak
ing or rather writing to some who say,
"Well, what about it2 The money ques-
ton doesn't trouble me particle;I get
along all right with the money; if I had
but work and steady work at that" Yes,
my friends, but YOU have not steady
work, and will you allow me to ask you
whyP For the present, yours for the
right HERMIT O. THE Hills.
The Labor enquirer., 1884-01-19

The Denver dailies have hopped into Gene
Field and are giving him particular fits fOr
some reason. It hasn't beenIlong since he
was the biggest dog in the ring of Denver
journalists. His back is turned now, and
they make good their characteristics by abus-
ing one with whom they formerly .caroused
and debauched.
The Labor enquirer., 1884-01-19

The News has been rather quiet on the
subject of social problems recently. l
do not flatter myself that this silence is
due to the articles which have appeared
in THE ENou1RER in reply to the News
The News is too stupendous budget of
Intellectual superiority to be snuffed out
by a small affair like The ENQUIRER,
But all the same, the doctrines as advo-
Gated by TIE ENouIRER are too much
for Mr.. Rocky Mountain News, or any
other of the capitalistic sheets, and
whether have been eloquent or not
would make no difference. There are
plain logical truths which any man can
understand if he will make short in
.yestigation of the subject, andthey need
not be clothed in brilliant word .habili-
ments to provo too powerful for the sub
sidized editors of the capitalistic press.
And they know this, and dare not debate
the question with the most ordinary adj
NOCdIc VI tllo SOCldilbtlC II ehoy
were to go into discussion upon the
subject, they would help to bring it
prominently before the people, and this
is what their bosses dread and positively
forbid Let the people but once under
stand this great idea, and they would
soon sweep out Of existence the thieves
and scoundrels who Systematically and
illegally" rob the people, and the occupa-
ton of the tool would be gone. The
programme is to ignore the arguments
and ridicule the prominent advocates;
but it won't do much longer. The peo-
pie are beginning to question and
when once they understand there's
no going back. The majority of the
human family like justice and right, and
when they see how that end is to be
achieved they do not forget. Recruits
are falling in rapidly and soon the army
will be large enough 10 charge and carry
the fort. The smart" fellows are begin.
ming to prepare to stand with the crowd.
The Labor enquirer., 1884-01-19
Word, OF Encour..ement. ],

Editor LABOR ENoUIRER:
WILLIAMSBURG, Colo, January l4.-In
writing you / feel as though I was writ
ing to my most intimate and personal
friend. Every time l receive your paper
your name becomes more dear to me.
The Labor enquirer., 1884-01-19
4 night. Of Labor Organizer.

The organizer for the Knights of Labor
in Colorado can be addressed through
this Office. Those desiring to form an
assembly or wishing information con-
cerning this great order, will, receive
prompt attention. s
The Labor enquirer., 1884-01-19

Progress and Poverty" Evolution or
Revolution" !" Underground Russia" and a
mum Der Of other works on the great ques-
hon, can be obtained at this office, at the
publishers prices.
The Labor enquirer., 1884-01-19
Lot Q. H.rmoni.e Tor ireland.

The present is time when all Irish
men are called on to unite. 1t is not nee
essary, however, that al should work to
the common end with the same methods.
The Labor enquirer., 1884-01-19

The publisher of this paper is not respon-
sibIe for the opinions Of contributors. The
columns will always be open for the discus
sion Of all sides of the labor questions OF the
day. Contributions always welcome.
The Labor enquirer., 1884-01-19

THr LABOR EHQuIRkR is published every
Saturday. It Will Be devoted to the diecus-
Ion Of all subjects which tend to educate,
, elevate and advance the laborinG classes.
Politically it will support only the friends
of labor.
Subscription rates. $2.00 in advance.
All communications must be addressed to
THE LABOR EHQURKR, 1858 Larimer Street.
Denver Colorado.
The Labor enquirer., 1884-01-19

Buy the new pamphlet, Evolution or
Revolution" For sale at this Office;
price, 10 cents.
The Labor enquirer., 1884-01-19

LnaC unQer InelT comparatively experienced
guidance the assembly will progress and
effect much that is beneficial and substantial
during the ensuing term.
Gentlemen, brothers, there is wide field
before you. The seed to some extent have
been sown; to you is allotted the task of
irrigating and wedding, and the honor of
reaping and housing. The situation Of the
producer is imminent; aye, may say, peri
lous He who reads the future sees not far
beyond days Of trial and uncertainty for the
s.hewers Of wood and the drawers of water"
1t is even predicted that the eliminating
epoch in the history of the industrial classes
will be set down in future chronicles under
dates of years between 1888 and 1889. Who
can tell what 1884 may bring forth? Be that
as itmay, it is very certain that the question
of the rights of the producers is being stirred
to its depth, and some of the best intellects of
our time are absorbed in its contemplation.
He who stands idle now is morally benumbed
to the precariousness of his own situation
and deficient in his duty to his posterity.
With such serious questions agitating our
social systems is it not the duty of every
honest craftsman and laborer, every good
citizen, to bestir himself in the interests of
present peace and happiness and future pros
perity and reward2 Where could these
questions find more appropriate students than
in the halls Of trades and labor assembly ?
Therefore. 1 advise you, beseech you, I.
warn you, do not daily away the precious
mome11s but take hold like true men and
good citizens and probe these matters probe
them deep. IhaYe no desire to foist any pet
iideaor doctrine upon you at this time. Ionly
wish 70 awaken you to a sense Of your re-
sponsibility and to the imminence Of your
situation without particularizing-and will
The Labor enquirer., 1884-01-19

follows: Hartmann, Parrett, L. w.
Smith, Ford and Buchanan.
The reportGf the committee on bureau
of statistics, which was presented at the
last meeting, was taken up under the
head of unfinished business, but owing
to the lateness of the hour was laid over
until the next meeting.
Mr.. Bailey stated that the carpenters
would meet on Tuesday evening to per-
feet their organization, and urged that as
many as possible of the delegates be
present. I'll i.
Under the head of good and welfare
the question as to whether delegates
should receive financial emolument from
their societies was discussed at consider
able length but with one or two excep-
tions all who spoke upon the subject
opposed the idea, holding that no man
who would not accept and perform the
duties deyolying upon him as delegate
without being paid financial considera-
ton, would not be a very useful member
of the assembly under any circum-
stances. The question was finally dis
posed Of by motion that it be brought
before the various societies for their con-
sideration.
The report of the treasurer showed q
cash balance of $42O5 on hand at the
close Of the year.
The reports Of the financial secretary
and treasurer were referred to the audit
ing committee.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-04-19
Selecting Seed Corn.
Cor. New England Farmer.

Cor. New England Farmer.
If l remember rightly you desired
the subscribers of the New England
Farmer to write for its columns, and so
freely give as we freely receive Of the
best we each have collected by reading
or experience about farming. We mud
stills, engaged in the lowest and most
dirty avocation on earth, not having
any great desire for fine equipages, or
great ambitions for Office, have plenty
of time for studying how to get liv-
ing by farming.
1t is understood that much corn this
year is valueless for planting, and
much more is not what it ought to be
to produce paying crop. We are
frequently told to go into our cornfeld
and select the best ears for seed, as
though no better way was ever devised
for obtaining the finest seed corn. II
the best seed corn is desired, it should
be raised on plot of ground, and at
the right time, before the tassels ferti.
lie the silks, every imperfect stalk
should be removed, and no stalk be
left standing which does not promise
to produce at least two ears. If this
course is kept up every year, using only
this seed for field crops, the farmer
will be using seed Of increasing vitali'
ty and productiveness. If no time can
be spared to raise such corn, then pur.
chase it of some one who will devote
the care and attention requisite for the
production of such high bred corn.
Not until corn growers are thus par.
ticular in regard to their seed corn vii
they obtain satisfactory compensation
for their labor. Every condition for 6
large crop may be present, but by
using low bred seed, obtained from field
where barren stalks were present il
great abundance to perpetuate theil
barrenness by fertilizing the silk
around them, the crop turns out to,
many silks and too few ears-poor seed
poor crop. But if the field had beel
planted with corn having great vital
ty and productiveness, and all othe
conditions favorable, an enormous crol
would result.