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The Labor enquirer., 1885-01-17
Kansas City.


/. KANSAS Cry, Dec. 15.-The Kansas
City Stove works has shut down for two
weeks. 1t is understood when they start
again it will be at reduction of 10 per
cent on board prices.
Great dissatisfaction exists among the
moulders at these works, on account Of
of the employers putting Belgians to
work at some simple job, like sash
weights, and pushing them gradually
along to something that requires more
skill, and as soon as they obtain certain
degree of proficiency, put them in the
place ofskilled workmen. who are dis
charged. These poor ign GRANT foreigners
are not paid over dollar day. za &
The very warm weather has put an
end to the ice business, and our streets
will be again thronged with idle labor
ers. ,,-,EA =
District Assembly SO held meeting
in this city last week. The attendance
was fair, and some good work was done
Cheryale, Kan, was selected,as the nex'
place of meeting. =
Discouraging reports continue to come
in from all over the state in regard to
employment. zzS,-tt2---. -.
The packing houses are about the only
industries that are. thriving.
Tramps are encamped in spots around
the city, and depend upon the liberaiity
of our citizens for supplies of food.
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We arc Not Consulted.
7 yohor Ennnfrer

Editor Labor Enquirer
DENVER, Jan. 5.-If it is true that this
is free government of the people, for
the people, and by the people, how is it
that none of the working class hold any
Office either in or under the government?
Is it that none of this class are qualified
to hold high Office? Are there no men
among this numerous class that have got
sufficient intelligence, and honesty if
this be one of the necessary qualifica-
tions for legislator? Why should not
workingmen be elected to the United
States senate to represent the class to
which they belongP Fl ...s
Is it possible that banker, or a lawyer
can better represent the working people
than one of their own nHmber?
Why should not workingman also be
sent to congress to help make the laws
under which this large class live. move
and have their being? Is it right and
Just that the upper five millions should
always make the laws under which the
other forty-fve millions have to live !
Is 1t because the upper five are more
honest and more capable, better &C.
ouainted with the wants Of the poor and
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A. L. p. Resolutions.

The following resolutions we're passed
at the session of the Associated Labor
Press, which was held in Plttsburg on
Monday and Tuesday last:
Whereas, The congress of the United
States, in obedience to the demands Of
organized labor, created a law establish
ing the National Bureau of Labor Stats
tics, and
Whereas, President Arthur has not yet
carried out the spirit of the law by the
appointment ofa commissioner.
Resolved, That the Associated Labor
Press respectfully ask him to appoint a
commissioner, and I
Resolve, If the Office is still vacant
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upon the accession to otiican 1T the Pred
dentelect he is requested to appoint Z
Commissioner among his first official
acts. sls
The following was also passed
Whereas, The present house Of con-
gress has passed the bill to prohibit the
importation Of foreign labor under con
tract, and s
Whereas, The bill still remains on the
Senate Calender for consideration on the
second Thursday in December.
Resolved, that the senate is requested
by the Associated Labor Press 70 at once
pass the act, 30 that President Arthur
may have the opportunity to make it =
Law before his refinement from Office. u
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spread the Light.

Editor LABOR ENQUIRER. A.
WEST Las ANIMAs, Jan. II Just as ]
was writing you to send me few Gate
chlsms,"I received the three samples
you sent me; thanks. believe the land
ought to be delugsd with them. q | i
Yes. the time drags slow for those that
have the have the fires of faith in them.
Their constancy and courage, with per-
sonal self-sacrifce, must be almost
equal to that Of the early Chris
tians. But mark you, old institutions
are fast nearing the vortex, and, wkileit
may be a time-serving policy, or rather
an expedient for us radicals or Socialists
to openly recommend ballots or peacea-
BILE means to better the present damnable
state of affairs, never loose sight of the
fact that the same ballot that freed the
negroes will have to be used to free the
whites. Only, the more intelligent the
worker. the shorter will be the contest.
| Why could you not start Spread the
Light Fund for THE ENQUIRER similar to
that Of the Irish World some time ago,
and make an earnest appeal in pri-
vate to all labor societies, to raise regu.
lar fund for the purpose ? Ifeach mem
Der was to give 5 cents month it would
raise a nice little sum every year and
nobody would feel it. If you will do
this, will pledge myself to give 81 q
month for the coming year. THE ENaur
RER ought not to be kept just above water
with the labor element we have in Colo
RADIO.
West Las Animas is the headquarters
of all the cattle kings of Bent county
consequently labor propagandism Is moi
in favor. They want to leave well enough
alone. They are not to blame. a,E
Enclosed find 81 for which send me
one dozen Socialist Catechism."
Last spring / tried to encourage the
starting of q knights of Labor assembly
in La Junta, but Lsaw that the railroad
workers there were afraid of the com.
pany. There are probably between zoo
and 800 men employed there, but proba-
bly, not more than twenty have the
faintest idea of reform. / intend to send
half dozen aCatechisms" there when
/ get them. Yours very truly,
ANTHONY DELEGLIsE.
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the lowly Or is it because these upper

the lowly or is it because these upper
! i've have 30 debauched the electors that
none but man with millions can pay
the expenses of an election contest2 u
this be the reason then it is high time
that change be made, as our govern
ment certainly must be founded upon a
corrupt and vicious foundation. But
what will you do about it? How shall
I've effect change in q custom that has
been in operation so long and become
venerable with age The age of a thing
| is no argument why it should continue.
Sin and crime, murders foul. have come
down from the first family, if the Old
Book be true, but who wilFsay that they
should continue because they are old and
gray with age. N j5l.! tlF
But here we need reform in the law
at the very outset. The city and the
state SHOULD bear the expense of the
election, and then the cost will fall upon
all alike, and will be kept in due bounds.
ANY man possessing the necessary quail
fcations can then stand chance of cleo
ton, be he rich or poor. If our law
makers had that fatherly oversight and
care for tine welfare Of the great national
family they would have made law to
this effect years ago, that the more hum
BILE sons'of the family may have been
lifted up to an equality with the first
born.
Talk about the law ofentail and prim-
ogeniture as practiced in the old country !;
but have We not law equally as repug-
nant to common sense and fair play in
America, where none but men with
money can enter our halls of legislation.
IF our rich men had halfthe honor some
people give them credit for, they would
scorn to represent the nations poor. as
they know nothing of their wants, their
circumstances or Their necessities. But
in fact they do not represent nor do they
make laws for the poor, unless 1t be to
fleece the poor sheep of their wool: to
rob them of their rights as free citizens
of this great republic. They legislate for
class an d for the class to which thev
belong. They make the laws and their
friends carry them out in the spirit in
which they are made, like the bishops of
the Church of England, who put their
friends into all the rich livings. How
many are in favor of reform in this d.
rection? Let US hear from you.
A. UNIoNIsT.
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That Hose Cart.

The boys at the South Park shops
have organized hose company, and are
cart, which for beauty and
durability will surpass anything in the
state. The company will be known as
the ..Egan Hose," in honor of the popu-
lar Pete Egan, and, when it gets into
GOOD working order, the fire fend will
no longer have the power to frighten
the residents of the West Side. In fact
there is talk of petitioning the city
council to abolish the "paid department
as soon as the aEgans" get into shape.
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oliver Brother. 4 Phillip. Fan.

The telegraph, Friday morning, con-
tanned a lengthy report of the failure Of
the large iron firm of Oliver Brothers q
Phillips, Of Pittsburg. The liabilities Of
the firm are placed at about IS ,000, 900,
but IN card issued by the firm they say
they will be able to meet all their obli-
cations. The failure is due to wild I'M
testments in real estate, and to the ex-E
tensive additions which have been made
to the works, notwithstanding the dull
times.
The employees at one ofthe company's
mills have offered to resume work at the
reduction rejected a few days ago, and il
lis thought similar action will be taken at
other mills. Tne men are willing tc
help bear their employers burdens
though they are not in any sense re
sponsible for them.
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rhsx pieursd IN.

In the last issue an advertisement: was
inserted for two numbers which were
missing from The ENourRER files The
responses have been more than q score
already, and demonstrate that this paper
has no peers as an advertising medium,
"a majority Of the responses were made
by lady friends, bless 'em. and proved,
iffproof were needed, that when You
are in trouble there is no friend like a
good woman. Ladies, your most obe-
dent, A5tG
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Al Editor. Bene1,t.

As will be seen by the advertisement
in another column, the friends Of G. E
Mcsheehy, editor Of the Celt, will tender
him q complimentary benefit, at the
Academy Of Music, on Sunday evening
(to-morrow). The entertainment will be
Of an interesting and instructive,c charac.
ter, some of the best musical talent and
ablest orators in the city having kindly
donated their services for the occasion.
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4 pleasant Social.

Eureka assembly No. 3402 gave pleas
ant social dance at Euclid hall, on Wed
nesday evening, which was q success IN
svery particular. The attendance was
oood and everybody had q splendid
time Eureka is very quiet. but tne
,namb hers know how to enjoy themselves
and entertain their friends.
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THE TRADES ASSEMBLY.
Admission OF New Delegates, Election Of
Onicers, and Other Business Conss-
quent to the New Year.

The Trades Assembly met at the
usual hour and place last Sunday after.
noon, and o. L. Smith was called to the
chair. After the usual preliminary bust
ness the legislative committee made {
report, to the effect that they had pre-
pared bills upon the following subject;
and had arranged for their introduction
in the legislature: A mechanics lien
law, an exemption law, bill making
employers liable for damages sustained
by employees, bill providing for the in.
corporation of cooperative associations,
an eight-hour. law providing that all
state work shall be done by the day, a
bill to prohibit the leasing of convict
labor and bill regulating the employ
ment of children under Is years old.
[Since the meeting of the assembly the
committee has introduced a bill pro-
yiding for the establishment of state
board of labor statistics. ,7
The trustees reported that they had
audited the years accounts of the finan.
cial officers and had found them correct.
They presented tabulated statement OF
receipts and disbursements for the year
Credentials for the following delegates
were then read and accented:
Carpenters Union No. 55-Thomas
Muirhead, James D. Mcdonald. W. G.
Miner, A. H. Higgins, R. G. Balcom.
Ggarmakers' Union No. 129 "A.
Mensche, A. Parelka, S. Lyons.
Stonecutters' Union-R. Watson, Ed.
Cary, I. b. Wilkes.
Tailors' Protective Society--John B.
Lennon, Fred Wsider. Thomas Hamlin,
A. Nygren.
Typo. Union No. Al. W. Hastie, E.
C. Quiner, A. Rensch, John Henderson,
David Fisher, c. l.. Merritt.
l.. A. 1424, K. of Id. W. Perry, P.
W. Smith, c. W. Eye, C. R. Elliott, W.
T. Newman, NJ. Lewis, M. W. Burke, J.
S. Dreyfuss.
L. A. 23277O. L. Smith, H. A. Duff,
E. E. Rice, George E. Gray.
"A. 32l7-C. ]. Driscoll, ]. H. Mills,
Edward Frey Theodore Lane, A. F.
Wyant, L. W. McCune, ], R. Killen,
B. F. McCann, George M: Fry.
L. A. 350S-Thomas Painter, J. J. Cal
lahan, Wess Davis, al Woods. c. 6. Kef-
sey, John Schick. ~
After the delegates were obligated the
following officers were elected for the
ensuing term: -
President-O. L. Smith.
Vice Presldent-R. Watson.
Recording Secretary-C. L. Merritt.
Financial Secretary-J. B. Lennon.
Treasurer-Thomas Hamlin. ?
Sergeant-at- Arms-A. Mensch.
Trustees-Thomas Mulrhead, D. W
Perry, R. G. Balcom.
The president appointed Messrs. Len
non, Driscoll, Watson, Grey and Burke
as the committee on legislation, and de-
ferred the appointment of the other
committees until the next meeting.
On motion the secretary was instructed
to notify J. R. Buchanan that the as.
sembly could not continue its appropris,
ton to the support of the reading room
after February II, to which date the rent
was ordered paid. . tH
1t was moved that the assembly begin
with its next meeting discussion of the
advisability oflabor organizations taking
political action, and that the discussion
continue for two months. Carried.
After disposing of one or two Other
matters the assembly adjourned.
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silver Miners Moving.

The miners met at the court house Satur-
day night to take preliminary steps for the
formation Of tho knights of Labor. Thirty
seven names arc on the roll, and the lodge
will be perfected Is soon IS an organizing
officer can be Obhinod. .-ROslta Journal
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fx, and the lonser they fight ma. the

~, and the lonser they fight .us, the
tighter they will get. for We are deter
mined; TO sustain our premisea We
have no alternative. The issue n forced
upon US, and We must be gallant in our
stand. The leglsture is now IN session,
and friends and foes are busy at work.
Several bills have been introduced in the
interests of labor. and few have been
framed with the intsntion Of throttlinq
labor Organizations. Senatpr Carpenter
places his handsto the throat Of every
workingman in the stats, BY introducing
q bill against the combinations of the
|laboring classes He has gone back into
the annals Of King George the Fourth,
and brought forward q conspiracy law
of the most damnable character thet ever
disgraced modern civilization. Petitions
have been sent from this office to all
quarters, and shall urge upon all true
citizens to enter an immediate Protest
against this infamous measure. Return
your petitions as early as possible and
we will make the halls Of the general as
sembly resound with your sentiment.
Those wishing for petition forms will
plese address me at this Office and will
send all that is needed. The organized
laboring element of the state must dare
and dol We are going to have hard
fight, but with the intelligent combined
forces of this city, and Che zeal Of the
legislative committee, we must surely
down every attempt Of this kind. Bills
intended to abolish iron-clad agreements
and the abolishing of all truck sys-
TENS have been drafted, and the Hon.
Charles d. Bradley will Introduce them
in our behalf. We are now preparing
bill intended to amend the mining
laws" and shall endeavor to have such
amendment introduced as will, make the
bill beneficial and effective.
Arouse to action, brethren no time to
trifle with petty differences. We need
all the influence we can command. En-
deavor to foster spirit of cooperation,
and establish mutual confidence; and
doall IN your power to build up pros
porous future.
The Canon Coal company are cutting
market prices, and going back to the cut
throat policy. Every citizen of Denver
should endeavor to sustain living prices.
and patronize those that are paying and
are willing to pay living wages. Down
with monopoly and build up individual
enterprise. Organize and Educate!
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Z Without any exception. THE LABoI
EsoUIRaR, of Denver, is the best labol
paper it has been the pleasure Of Tht
Leaf to receive Typographically, It Il
without a peer, and the contributor ar
writer's of ability. It's hard to lay tht
the paper down and 60 through the tasl
of examining other exchanges. -Detroi
Labor Leaf
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GOOD NEWS.


Since writing the above Mr.. Hawes
assistant superintendent Of the Union
Pacific Coal company, has paid me an
interview at this office. He had a/tele.
gram from D. o. Clark, authorizing him
to come and see me and arrange to start
up the Louisville and Boulder Valley
mines. The telegram further says, "Will
telegraph Beckwith, Quinn 4 Co, at
Caribou, to concede demands there
This promises 6 satisfactory adjustment
of all troubles. #t
The terms and conditions upon which
we are prepared to make q settlement
has been drafted in the shape of an ar
ticle of agreement and submitted TO Mr..
Hawes for consideration. He has al
ready conceded district prices and before
this reaches the hands of my constituents
/ have no doubt but what we will have
made terms final. Amen. -.-..4. -
JOHN l.. LEWIS.
The Labor enquirer., 1885-01-17
Miners Relief Fund.

Thefollowing sums have been received
at this Office as donations to the miners
raliaf fund since last issue of the naner
National Republican., 1885-06-13
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Where an EARLY Visit VIII Pay.

When the building of A. saks q Co., at
the corner of Seventh street and Louis
lana avenue, is completed it will be not
only the handsomest business house in
this city but there will not be n finer one
this side Of New York. Considerable at
tention is now being given to the interior
adornment but the firm feel confident
they will be able to move into thoir new
home by the 1st of August next. IL is
their intention to open up at that time
an entire new stock Of goods, and as they
do not intend to carry with them any of
the stock in the present house they oc-
cupy 1t must be disposed of. That this
may be accomplished the clothing is
offered for sale at what many persons
would suppose ruinous prices. What Is
wanted is to get rid Of the stock, and
men and boys wishing clothes can now
find rare bargains at Ssks & Co.'s. The
chance will not be open long, and an
early visit insures more extended solec.
tion to pick from.
National Republican., 1885-06-13
The Agricultural Department.

The reduction in tho pay rolls of the
agricultural department for May WAS over
$4,000, as compared with the previous
monthly average, and additional reduc-
tions Of $500 have been made 80 far this
month. The working forces Of several
Of the bureaus have been REDUCED, but q
close computation discloses the fact that
the available funds in hand arc insufficient
to carry the work through the month
upon the present scale, and it is appre-
hended that the discharge or suspension
of nearly all the remaining force will
take place at once. On the other hand,
considerable fund appropriated for the
bureau Of animal industry, and aVaila-
BILE for no other bureau, will be returned
to the treasury, while the chronological
bureau and ono or two others of the de-
partment have husbanded their resources
and will come out even at tho end Of the
year.
National Republican., 1885-06-13

Thsrs is notShunh doubt but that people who
purchase In Baltimore buy for cash. 1t is woll
known that, with very fowSexoeptons, the large
stores in Washington all do credit business
which makes It impossible for them to sell as
choaply as those merchants who do cash busl.
mesa rfladies and gentemonwho buy for cash
will seek out the stores In Washington that do
a strictly cash business they will find prices as
low and variety rs great as be found in Bal :
tlmore or elsewhere. "Give the devil his due"
is vulgar, but fitting, ending TO these few lines
EcoSoMy.
National Republican., 1885-06-13

The subject is old, but interesting, especially
now, for 1t is illustrated daily all over the city.
Ladies are justly complaining that It is dlfficult
to obtain new and stylish goods, and point to the
advertisements in the papers, where merchants,
with few exceptions, write Of "old stock and OF
goods boughtrecklessl and without Judgment"
and which they boscech people to buy At reduced
prices What can they expect' Ladies desire
new goods at low prices, and old styles not at
any price. FASHION.
National Republican., 1885-06-13
Change OF Schedule OF Washington,
Ohio and Western Railroad.

In its regular place in another column
will DO found the new time schedule Of
the Washington, Ohio and Western rail-
road, by which all their trains run in and
out of the Baltimore and Potomac rail-
road depot solid, avoiding the tedious
cars at the junction. The trains being
daily afford parties who desire to spend
Sunday in the country. or at the delight
full Belmont Park, an opportunity Of
doing so. The road has recently been
laid with new steel rails, new crossties,
and ballasted, 80 that fast time is now
made, aud tho comfort of passengers very
considerably improved.
National Republican., 1885-06-13

Bustles and Dress Improv-
ers-Attention is called to
our Superb stock of Wire,
Lace, Tampico, Haircloth,
Wireless and Grass Cloth
Bustles and Improvers, in an
almost indescribable variety
of shapes and kinds, from 25c
to 81 each.
30 doz. Ladies' Fine Wired Cloth Bustles
splendid shape, worth roc, only 60c each.
(second Floor-Take the Elevator.)
National Republican., 1885-06-13
MINOR LOCAL EVENTS.
The Smaller happenings OF n Day In
aud About the city.

The Smaller happenings OF n Day In
aud About the city.
Frank McHenry and Michael r. Leahy
have been granted liquor licenses.
Matthew Curry was yesterday fined $5
in the police court for violating the hack
law.
Robert A. Boyd was held yesterday by
Judge Smell for the grand jury on a charge
of forgery.
Collector Cropley has asked for the
erection Of gas lamp In front of the GUS
tom house, Georgetown.
George A. Marx wood requests the re-
pairs Of tho pump on II street, between
Tenth and Eleventh streets.
The charge against DR.. Frank Lynn Of
shooting Joseph II. Barnes was yesterday
dismissed in the police court
Charles D. Coffin will be tried in the
police court to-day with holding race at
the Brightwood track without license.
MDr w. NJ Mays request has been APP
proved for new granite curb and asphalt
block sidewalk, corner Of Tonth and +
| streets.
A. H. Hall was yesterday, upon the
recommendation of the examining com.
mittee, admitted to the District bar, and
the application of II. :. Harrcll referred.
Mrs. Sarah Kearney. tho proprietress Of
| a laundry at S24 18th street, was arraigned
in the police court yesterday for main.
| tanning nuisance on the premises,
namely. steam engine.
The will Of the late Lomuel Clements,
Of Montgomery county, Md, OF which a
certified copy was flied with the register
yesterday, leaves the estate of tho de-
ceased to his wife and children.
The alarm from box AIS at o:15 o'clock
| yesterday afternoon was for the burning
OF pile Of shavings noar the independent
| Ice Compauy's warehouse, at the foot OF
Tenth street southwest No damage.
Workmon engaged in making street
improvements on Sixth street. near the
Baltimore and Potomac depot, yestorda,
plowhed into the underground cable at
that point and broke it. Tho damage
was repaired last night.
A meeting Of the graduates of the col
lego, normal. theological, law aud medi-
cal departments of Howard University
will be held in the law room, corner OF
Ninth and ID streets, this evening, to com.
plete the organization of union alumni
association.
VIM. Payne, colored, was yesterday
sent to the grand jury by Judge Smell
and commtted to jail in default of 81 ,00O
bonds, for an assault with intent to kill
VIM. Price, also colored, April 25, by
striking him on tho head with an AK, pro.
ducing fracture FIVE inches in length
Price was present, having recovered.
Tho music at Trinity Church, which
has Of late received much favorable com
mont, will be especially good tomorrow
night The Franz Abt Club has con-
seuted to sing the music Of the evening
service 8 o'clock. Their selections
which are especially adapted for tn,