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The Labor enquirer., 1885-03-28

low workers to cease wasting your ener-
gies in hehopeless effort to adjust the
grievances of workingmen by means of
the ballot or through appeals to legfsla-
tive bodies. Don't wait until starvation
stares you in the face before grasping
the truth, but boldly take your stand
with the Red International, the only So
cialistic on reform movement based upon
scientific principles. A very little re-
Election will convince thinking man
that system that constantly drives the
fittest to the wall and throws the worst
element of society to the surface is a
false one. The grasping. heartless vii
lain who stints and scrimps and grinds
the face OF the poor robs his brother,
grows rich, and in consequence goes to
the Legislature. regardless Of his qualifi-
cations for the position, and then you
are surprised that your burdens increase
under his administration, notwithstand-
ing his own or some other persons
money bought his place in the councils
of the state. Think you that such a
man will refuse bright gold from base
associates for his dirty services, discard
at once the fallacy that redFess fol
wrongs can be secured through men who
fopenly accept bribes and. would not
hesitate to sell their best friend fol
filthy lucre. DYNAMITE.
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Argument Respecting the Rights of
"a Labor, MIA

sci Labor,
For the Enquirer Et.rgr.. ~. E.zsE
There ls, and ought to be, much dis
cussion going on in our ranks, and be-
tween us and those workers who have
not our firm faith in the reorganization
of society ON just basis--those who,
perhaps, have not had the chance to
hear sound argument on the relation of
capital to labor; the right to ownership
of the soil, ETC., aud l would like to re-
peat (for the benefit of those who desire
to convince by argument) some advice
that was given me when was young
and jealous abolitionist, and grew i'm
patient and sometimes angry, when
people met my statements with oppo-
sition.
ain the first place." said my friend,
you must understand thoroughly that,
when person meets your argument
with counter argument, it does not nec-
essarily follow that yours has made no
impression on him. 1t would be poor
stick who could be converted on the in
slant, and one who would hold to the
truth as lightly as he held his former
error. The man you are talking with
has entertained certain fixed ideas in
his mind and he gives these out very
positively, and you call this opposition
and get angry with him for his stupidity,
and his unwillingness to see what is so
plain to you. He often advances his
opinions in order to see how they can
possibly be overruled. You must have
patience; you grow discouraged when
you should go home believing that you
have dropped seed of truth into a
mind where 1t will terminate and bear
valuable fruit.
Keep cool. He who gets angry loses
his case. Be kind and courteous to the
| very end, no matter how ill-mannered
and trying the other party may be,
Don't say too much at once. Give a
little at time and go your way, before
your friend is tired. Let him have time
to dwell on it.
Cultivate kindly tact in dealing
with others and always adhere strictly
to the truth.
Discipline your powers by all the
reading and thinking you have the time
for, and then, as Garrison used to tell
US. Don't waste your breath on fools
or those who don't want to be con-
ylnced."
This latter class was the well-to. do,
and therefore less likely to be met with
in labor organizations now.
The art of reasoning is one most
worthy Of cultivation. By 1t the mind
is enlarged in all directions; that is, if
we plead for justice and right, it benefits
the moral and intellectual nature alike.
If we use our ability to whitewash sin
and make the worse appear the better
side we degrade our whole being equally.
N-972.
The Labor enquirer., 1885-03-28
The Organizers Trip to Georget own and
Silver Plume.

Silver Plume.
| left Denver Saturday at s o'clock for
Georgetown to answer call for an organizer.
The trip was without any of those notable
circumstances only the snow flying thick in
the air obscuring the sun and mountain
scenery, but arriving at my destination, was
piloted to- the neat home Of J. K. Mills, who,
on account of his zeal for the cause of labor
is called crank, was invited in by one of
the charming daughters of Mr.. and Mrs.
Mills. The latter not being very well enter
tanned the organizer with chat while the
daughter, contrary to the fashion, arranged a
dinner which was partaken of with good ap-
petite by the organizer. In the meantime
Mr.. Mills and the eldest daughter arrived
adding another charm to the place.
After the dinner hour the senior Miss Mills
gave little exhibition of her skill on tine
piano which, to say the least was faultless,
then adjourned to the hall where we built a
fire in the wood stove around which we all
gathered each in turn giving an exhibition
of their Ofatory, in which Brother Bolton
scared the loftiest and was decidedly the
"boss.s'
All the parties were in their places at 80
pm. when the ceremonies were gone through
with and the Silver Queen assembly was
born, after which provision was made at
Hotel de Paris, (Which by the way is first
class in every respect, the landlord being one
of the early advocates of labor and genial,
good fellow,) for bed for the organizer.
Sunday at $50 a. m the organizer started
for Silver Plume two miles distant up hill,
not quite forty five degrees, but being good
traveller made the distance in less than thirty
minutes and when near the top of the hill
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dustries exist to regulate the market,

L
dustries exist to regulate the market,
even though the owners starve.
The Travellers carefully state that
every plan but their own is gambling
One is called "murder-mill = another
is areductio ad absurdum of the whole
assessment business = in another, q man
stakes his own family's protection against
the chance of robbing some Other
mans" and SO on. It is hard to see how
the Travellers company can make any
thing and be so Yirtuous. 1t appears
from the following that lapsed policies
entitle the holders to indemnity as vel
as those paid up, perhaps on the
eleventh lhour-vineyard plan: ID
when man lapses his policy hi'
family are, by natural right, just as muct
entitled to the protection which his con
tribution to thu reserve fund can still
give, and in the same form, to the ex
tent that that contribution can give it
as they are to the protection which i
would have given under the origlna
policy had it been kept in force. And
beyond a proper surrender charge, ther
is no consideration of equity to othe
members, no necessity of the company
no condition or exlgency of the busines
which, in the slightest degree, even sug
gests that if one cannot continue hi
policy for the full amount, his famil.
should therefore lose its protection 70
such amount as his contribution to tn
reserve will still pay for" -
"a proper surrender charge" then,
what MAKES honest insurance companie
rich, yet this word, proper" is yer
elastic with insurance men. But n
doubt their charges against other com
panies cannot possibly apply to thei
own plan. ZENo.
The Labor enquirer., 1885-03-28
THE CRY OF THE CRoFTER.

There is q strong favor ofthe grim de-
termination of the covenanter about the
address recently issued by the Scottish
Land League of America, calling atten-
tion to the condition of the highland
crofters. 1t does not plead for conces-
sions nor threaten outrages, but calmly
sets forth the wrongs of the oppressed
tenantry of Scotland, and demands of the
British government protection from the
rapacity of selfish landlords. 1t is i'm
possible to read the leagues recital Of the
hardshlps endured by the crofters with
out admiring the vitality of Scottish en-
durance which could survive the life they
have been forced to live and still retain
the spirit to reject the voluntary conces-
sions of landlords and patiently ask that
these and more be secured to them by
law. They ask that the earth, which is
mans heritage, shall not be taken from
them and given to rabbits, stays and
sheep. What other people in the world
would ask this calmly, signifying at the
same time their friendship to tie ghovern-
ment of Great Britain and confidence
that ultimately their wrongs will be
righted by constitutional means? The
leagues address points out in what way
Scotchmen in America can aid their
brethren, the farmers, crofters, and cot
ters of Scotland. Sympathy. support in
electing representatives to parliament, as,
sistance in procuring agricultural lmple-
ments when their holdings are en-
larged, and general help to help them
selves is what the -kinsmen~ of the crof
ters propose to furnish. They will never
counsel anarchy or brute force, but by
constitutional measures will strive to
make their native land worth living in,
This is the spirit of the leagues appeal,
and it will awaken strong response
throughout the world wherever the
songs and tales of Scotland's history are
cherished and the memories of her rug
ged hills and scented heather awaken
that love cf the mother land that
never dies. out of the hearts of her
children"
The foregoing is from the Chicago
Morning News. There is some radical
talk in the above but the News don't
mean it. MANS heritage" is taken away
from 10000 people right in Chicago and
it does not seem to trouble the News
much. A man, owning land, may tax its
occupant to the edge of starvation and
it is justice, but the News draws the line
on turning the land over to rabbits,
stays and sheep. And yet, may not a
man do as he likes with his own land?
"They ask that the earth which is
mans heritage, shall not be taken from
them" and the News upholds the de-
mand without knowing where the prin-
ciple will lead.
Take care, Mr.. Stone, you cannot advo.
cate the restoration of the crofters natu-
raj right without raising the same ques-
ton on every piece of land on the earth
that is occupied by tenant. What the
constitutional measures" are is ques-
ton which will puzzle the News when
a solution is demanded in earnest.
The Labor enquirer., 1885-03-28

I f 7 A
The New York Graphic, in announc-
ing the success of the strikers on the
Gould system of railroads says:
The Gould roads have yielded to the
demands of the strikers-or rather they
have consented to forego such of their
own demands as their men could not
submit to and still earn decent living
and retain their self respect. In arrang-
ing for peace the roads ignore the propo-
sitions Of the strikers, affecting to treat
only with the representatives Of one or
two of the states These representatives
adopted the propositions, and in their
hands they we're respected; but in the
hands of the representatives, of the strikers
they were judged to be beneath contempt
One of these days this lofty superiority
of capital will not be readily admitted
Labor has as good a right to combine
against capital as capital has to combine
against labor. From business point OF
view it is just as necessary, and as a
matter of caste it is just as respectable
During the strike of the Western Union
operators this arlstocracv of capital wa:
insisted on, and 1t triumphed. 1t is
something that the railroad operatives
have had their sub-committees ofthe in
terested states respected, but the insult
involved is just as broad as ifit had beer
successful. This is bad country fo
capital to monopolize privileges and air
that belong to the people, and Mr.
Gould's corporations will presently find
it out"
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stdartha,s Plan.

Eor the Enquirer ! sts :,r' 3 ss -tyits..
Because the flaws ofreligion are within
each person" and "they exist as. an in
herent part of the human constitution,
and were not imposed upon US by a su-
perior being" is it therefore necessary
that we be subjected to the rule or teach
ings of a "pastor?" 49,, ,4-. H.. .-,.
like your "plan." When society ad-
vances to the. point where "the good Of
each must be secured through the good
of alln and our material prosperity is
secured, in what way do we need q "pas--
tori" Surely not to pray for us or teach
US forms and ceremonies, for these are
not necessary to a spiritual state of mind
Everything is form, and we might say
ceremonies enter into our every day &C
tions, but in the case Of religion, it does
not always follow that the strict observer
of rites and so-called religious obliga-
tions, whether he be Jew or GENTLE, is a
better man than has neighbor who cares
not a tithing, ETC., What is religion but
practical goodness? g? Theories OF this OF
that does not constitute religion.
I may not understand your meaning
of the word pastor" but it seemed to
me wholly unnecessary in state of 80.
ciety where leach for all and all for each
was the rule"
This to ne is religion, "pure and un-
defiled,' and needeth not to he presided
over by particular religious teacher, or
pastor. Mrs. II. g. GARNER.
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APROPOS.

In another column we have answered
an editorial writer, who may or may not
be final exponent of the views of the
paper, an ad interim special possibly,
whose misinformation is lnexcusable :;
especially as an able and fair definition
of Socialism from journal of neutral or
medium position, at least not Socialistlc,
appears in the very next column of the
issue in question. The best and ablest
of the independent journals of the
world, by which we mean those who do
not wear any particular capitalist or mo-
nopolistic collar, are all willing to see the
Justice of the claims of those who de-
mand revision of the whole social sys-
tenn which is simply what Socialism
means. AS rule 1t is only the small,
narrow, timld and sycophantic creature
who hopes for protection from the
powers he still thinks may remain DOW
erful, raises this clamor upon the heels
of progress. A slave himself, such crea-
ture lays his claim and casts appealing
eyes toward the back door of capital in
the intervals between his frantic yelp-
ings hoping that the table he never sees
may still be bountifully spread and the
droppings never fail.
In contrast Is the manly tone of Opin-
ion, from which the paper referred to
quotes what we have termed fair def
milton of Socialism. With US are all such
perhaps, in the sense that they are not
against us, that they do US the justice to
inquire into the things that concern
them with US.
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honest effort should be distinctly and
constantly fostered."

AA0ANsRS O4ASAS 5AASSA4 ~ N~Sv~~~Us- -"-~
constantly fostered."
The causes and remedies of and fol
riches and poverty we distinctly de-
sire to understand. The penalty for 10y.
atty am not 80 sure about; unless il
be for loyalty to thieving and murder
and even then / am disposed to believe
in the one saving quality which will
send all thieves and murderers to suffel
together whatever penalty may tend tt
the salvation of humanity.
Failing this, let all pernicious treas
enable, brawling preachers of treason
in every form likely to produce harm, be
promptly taken lin hand by the stronf
arm of the law. Society demands it."
Amen and amen. That which society
through the Greeley Sun demands. we
the Christian Socialists of the world viii
help to make a fact. Treason, especially
in every form likely to do harm, we viii
assist in hunting to its very hole. So
ciety, that society which we "are par
of" and therefore haye right to hell
| reform, demands this, and We demant
| it, and it shall be. IT,
Loyalty to humanity is an idea, and t
me it means loyalty to Right and Truth
and Christ, that has to penetrate the re
mote places where the weak and help
less shiver before the coming tempest
\ and it will make men of them. Then al
| the small voices in the wilderness vii
cry, instead of such doleful words a
kthese, prepare ye the way of the Lore
make His paths straight
J. HARRISON MILLS.
The Labor enquirer., 1885-03-28
FREE RIAL!

Thousands of cases of Nervous Debility,
mental and physical weakness, lost manhood,
nervous prostration, results Of indscretion,
excesses or any cause cured by NERVITA.
No remedy ever offered to the afflicted has
met with such unprecedented success 1t
has no equal for curing all forms of NERVOUS.
WASTE, EXHAUSTION, DEBILITY or DECAY
Its beneficial effects are Immediately per
ceptible; in few weeks after commencing,
its use a feeling of renewed vigor and
strength is apparent. 1t effects prompt and
radical cure, and is the only safe and effect
ual remedy known for curing all forms of
NERVOUS DEBILITY from any cause. Its
effects are permanent No matter how ag-
gravated your case, how many remedies you
have tried, or how many doctors have failed.
When the disease has baff1ed the skill of the
ablest physicians, when melancholy and de-
spair have taken the place of hope, and the
world looks blank and dreary, NERVIrA
will inspire new life and permanently cure
body and mind. 14,727 cases cured by its use
In 1884. Strong faith that it will cure EVERY
CASE prompts me to send trial package on
receipt OF 10 cents fol, postage, etc.
Or. A. G. 0LiK, Box PAP, cHicAG0, M
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The Editor at Work

Brother ]. R. Buchanan, of Denver,
Colorado, organized the railroad men
into the Knights of Labor, at Armour
dale, last week. The executive ability
manifested in the conducting of the rail-
road strike, has caused the eyes Of many
to turn toward the order, and large &C
cessions will be made to the ranks in
the near future.
Comrade Buchanan is the editor OF
THE LABOR ENQUIRER it is a red-hot
labor paper, true to the cause of human
ity.-Kansas Miners Journal.
The Labor enquirer., 1885-03-28

WoRK1NGMEN this spring will have an
opportunity to elect three of their num-
Der to the board of supervisors, in this
city. O. L. Smith and Peter3B. Egan,
are nominees on the republican ticket
and Joseph Welsh, on the democratic
ticket. O. L. Smith is a printer and
president of the Trades Assembly, and
Mr.. Egan is an employe in the South
Park shops. On the aldermanic ticket
will be found the names of Wilton Con-
way, of the First ward c. J. Driscoll, of
the Seventh ward Dan P. Hadfeld, of
the Eighth ward and Messrs. Herbert
and Ward, of the Ninth ward.
All of these men are worthy Of yonr
earnest support. Vote for theml
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was met by the boys who Y 'sted iasarry-

ing his valise.
was then escorted to one Of the finest
halls in the west, where the eager working
men were waiting for the organizer. I think
they were a little disappointed when they
saw an ordinary man that did not measure
more than seven by nine, but the rap Of the
gayel restored order and we proceeded to
business and one of the most promising as
semblies in the westlwas organized
Only having a few moments to spare | was
escorted to the train and started around and
around down the hill. srli ,I'a s4>kT
/ was met at Georgetown again by dele
cation to bid me good bye. The whistle
blows, .good bye boys, u and am OF for
Denver.
Iarrive home safe, cheating the accident
insurance agent out Of his fee. and hold my
self in readiness for your call. Send in your
orders and / will come, or you can address
l.z,-., ,-sz4 s,sft b A. f. WYANT., .
| ~ 1858 Larimer street, Denver, Colo.
The Labor enquirer., 1885-03-28
CARPENTERS.

Carpenters Union, No. 55, Of the Brother
hood of America. meets every Saturday
evening at Euclid Hall. All good Carpenters
are invited to Join.
A H. HIGGINS, President
]. c. JONES, Secretary.
NJ. T. BLACK, Deputy State Organizer.
The Labor enquirer., 1885-03-28
More Merriment.

The ladies of Hope assembly No. 1914,
Knights of Labor, will hold a grand
hop early after easter The date will be
announced in a future issue. A grand
time IS expected, and the ladies should
be we'll patronized by every Knight OF
Labor.
The Labor enquirer., 1885-03-28
IRON MOIDRRS.

lion Molders' Union. meets every fourt
Tuesday OF each month at Reno Hall, Twenty.
seventh and Holiday, at 7:30 p. m.
GEORGE SWEET, Secretary.
1904 Wewatta street.
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TAILORS.

The Tailors' Protective Society. Of Denve
meets in Judge Jeffries' court room, a
o'clock p. H., on the first Monday Of each
month. FRED WEIDER, President.
r. HAMLIN, Sec., 29l 18th street,
Room IS Skinner Block.
The Labor enquirer., 1885-03-28
RRI(KTAYERS.

Bricklayers' International Union mo. I, OF
Colorado, meets first and third Tuesday
evenings in each month, at Elks' Hall, corner
Fourteenth and Iarimer streets, Denver,
Colorado WILLIAM ATKINS, Pres,
JAMES COOK, Sec'y.
1923 Blake Street.
The Labor enquirer., 1885-03-28
TYPOGRAPBICAI-

Typographical Union, No. 40, meets on the
first SUNDAY of each month at Knights of
Pythias Hall, al 2 clock p. m.
A. R. PELTON, Rec. and Cor. Sec'y.
F. p. MANN1X, Financial Secretary.
Republican Office.
The Labor enquirer., 1885-03-28
PLAsTERERs' UNION.

The Plasterers Union, of Denver, meets
every Monday evening at 1880 o'clock, In ST.
Joseph's Temperance Hall, corner Fifteenth
and Stout streets.
HARRY COLE, President.
CHARLES M. McCABE, Secretary.
Address, 160 East 18th street,
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sWe win renew the times Of truth and Jus.
tice,
CondensinS ii 3 fhir, free commonwealth
Not rash equality, but equal nShs.
Entered at the Denver postofice as second
class matter,

Saturday. 1T viii Be- devoted to the discus
sion of all subjects which tend to educate,
elevate and advance TIL laboring classes.
Politically it Siu support only the friends
Of labor. -
Subscription rates, LOO In advance.
All comnlunicat must be addressed 70
THE LABOR ENQUIRER, 1858 Larimer Street,
Denver Colorado. ftS III ziifIA fgEt
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The West Denver Cheap Drygoods House,
2ss Lnrimer Street.
Is more noted for selling goods of stand
ard value cheap than for blowing.
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The publisher OF this paper is not resgon-
sible for the opinions of contributors, Inc
columns will always be open for the discus
sion OF all sides of the labor questions OF the
day, Contributions alwa VS. welcome.
The Labor enquirer., 1885-03-28

0NA7-Golden Assembly, No. 3447, meets
O44 every Monday evening at 7:3O, In l.
0. G. r. Hall on Washington avenue, Golden,
Colorado. Members of other Locals always
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0Nn0-Steadfast Assembly, No. 1902. meets
O4S SZevery Monday night at 1880 o'clock.
Hall on Kansas ST. eet, between Holiday and
Blake, Denver. Members of the order in
yifed n visit
The Labor enquirer., 1885-03-28

oEE R. Buchanan Assembly, No. 345S,
O4U Omeets every Sunday evening at 1870,
in McFarane Hall, Como, Colorado Mem
bers of other assemblies always welcome.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-12-18
Dreams and Reality.

The small boy dreams OF summer,
When now he drifts TO Sunderland,
Where he's stung by the golden hummer
And chased all through Cucumberand;
And he wakes while the bull is flanking him.
To find his father yanking him
Out of bed
By the hair of his head,
And then begin a-planking him,
And dancing on him for not being good,
And chopping, as requested, kindling wood.
Puck.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1885-12-18

Everyone who has to do with horses should
know how 70 detect and treat diseases which
the animal is subject to- Send 20 cents in
stamps TO the N, Y. Horse Book Co, l3i
Leonard street, New York city, and receive
postpaid an Illustrated l00-page book filled
with valuable information on this subject.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-03-27

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