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The Labor enquirer., 1885-05-23
She wouldn't Vote il She Could.

For the ENQUIRER.
| I must answer some of Zeno's argu-
ments in the briefest way possible, and
then am done with The discussion. I
would rather spend my strength and
time talking to working people who are
blind to the actual condition of things,
or who never heard or dreamed what
their real rights are-or I would prefer
hurl1ng denunciatlons against capitalists
and other perpetrators of the systemic
arguing with Zeno who really wants the
same things I do.
"Granted-revenge is better, what
good results ?" Well, if it is better, some
thing good about it must make it better.
I'VE pay capitalists too much atten
ton" Certainly we do not propose to
haye capitalists in the new system but
he exists now: he is actually here. now,
in full possession, and the people are
starving because of them. 1t is better
to let the people know they have a
power by which they can, if they choose,
and are right in so choosing, conquer
the capitalists and get their own again
rather than to leave them entirely at
their mercy, until such time as every
body can be educated up to the standard
of new system.
Supposing "we" does not mean the
whole producing class if the I'VE" who
are suffering and are convinced there is
something we can do that is better than
quiet starvation, must we wait and sub
NIT till all others have reached our stand
point? Remember, we never cease talk
ing-what I meant by mo. time" was
that we could not wait till by talking
alone everyone was got around to the
right way of thinking. From every state
in the Union com IS the cry of the abused,
robbed and insulted laborer. Men and
women and little children are shot
down in the streets: hundreds are dying
I of reputed typhoid fever, really of star
vation-resulting<from long continued
strikes, and we have the piteous spec
tacle of these poor human beings oppos,
ing the whole organized capitalistic class
backed by the grand machinery of gov
ernment militia, police, detectives, rifles
and gattling guns, with mud-balls, sticks
stones and misery.
The case is too terrible for sentiment
and philosophical discussions alone
something must be DONE though these
poor suffering human beings may not
understand the whole theory of a. Social
istic arrangement of society, they dc
know they are wronged and can easily
grasp the idea of resistance and dyna
mite bomb. if 1thev are given to them
And such determined and effectual re-
sistance would 60 a long way toward
the establishment of new systems. The
stupid, ignorant laborer would be
awakened to sense of his power and g
desire to possess his natural rights; the
philosopher would stop to question the
cause of the disturbance, the capitalist
would feel thrill of terror, and hesitate
about inficting more w,ongs on ar
aroused people, and all would the sooner
come to the consideration Of better
system.
Supposing you knew that the people
in a besieged city could not be educated
up to voting for provisions till long after
they were out of their reach and starva
tion upon them-should that proven
The Labor enquirer., 1885-05-23
CHICAGO, May Is.

For gents and bows hats and caps 60
to T. S. Clayton's Mammoth Hat Store
2S5 and 1851 Fifteenth street, where you
will find the largest stock. the latest
styles and lowest prices. We have
opened up our immense stock of mems,
bows and children's straw hats which
we are selling at extreme low prices,
Please give US call.
The Labor enquirer., 1885-05-23
From LaYerty.
TNDTANAPOLIS

indianapolis, May II.
DEAR BUCK:-It is cheaper to move
than pay rent. l am now at 10O East
South street. Those who have seen The
ENQUIRER here say it is the the best
paper they see. The last two or three
were excellent. All well. Love to
folks. Yours fraternally,
HARRY L.
The Labor enquirer., 1885-05-23
Stout knights.

The Knights of Labor Of Stout, Colorado,
gave an entertainment last Saturday evening.
which consisted of vocal and instrumental
music and recitations. The affair was a
grand success in all particulars. The order
at Stout is growing rapidly. - +
The Labor enquirer., 1885-05-23
Pacific Lodge No. 1s A. o. U. w.

Among prominent events of the coming
week is the second entertainment and social
Of Pacific Lodge No. IS Ancient Order of
United Workmen, to be given next Thursday
evening, May %, at Pacific Lodge hall. The
committee Of twenty-five appointed to man
age this affair know just how to get up a
programme that will delight every body.
Part first will consist of musical and literary
exercises, speaking and recitations, to be fol-
lowed by hop.
The Labor enquirer., 1885-05-23
HOUSE AND LOT TO- Be GIVEN AWAY !!

We shall give one chance in house and lot with every
dollars worth of goods sold by and after Mon
day May 4, 1885. The property is Lot II, Block H.
Writer'S Addition between Thirty-fourth and Thirty
Fifth Streets on Larimer and valued at $500, and
will be Hnencumbered. We bought this property
years ago, while it was of little value, and propose
to deed Ito whoever holds the lucky number about
January l, 1886 We continue to sell the Double
Sewed Clothing, and will duplicate any prices found
in town. ~
The Labor enquirer., 1885-05-23
Picnic Committee.

There will be meeting Of the whole
picnic committee this Saturday evening, at
O'clock. A full attendance Is desired, as
the tickets are ready for distribution.
The Labor enquirer., 1885-05-23
THE "sHoT- GUN POLICY"
IN OTTAWA, KANSAS

.I.-. IN OTTAWA, KANSAS. ..l
NoTIcE-To all having friends in the
east, west, north or south.
You will save yourself humiliation and
your friends from possible indignity, by
notifying all such at once that strangers
coming to Ottawa without money or in
search of work are under suspicion, and
for each and every such ofense, are
liable to service upon the city rock-pile,
under shotgun surveillance. Warn
them away. .e.-.s-,-.
The Labor enquirer., 1885-05-23
THE SHOTGUN POLICY.
How Men Without Money in Search ef
Work are Treated In Ottawa.
III Kansas.

The following, which needs no ex-
PLANTATION, and which makes hell itself
seem like an ice house, has been received
at this Office: .
Editor Labor Enquirer.
OTrAwA, Kansas, May will you
kindly give the subjoined space in your
paper and oblige the WoRKINGMEN.
As check to the steady influx of idle
workingmen into their already over
crowded territory, the more humane
citizens of Ottawa, Kansas, are placard-
ing the city and surrounding country
with the following poster:
TILE nsH0T- GIN POIICYn -
The Labor enquirer., 1885-05-23
EXECUTIVE. BOARD.
The Weekly Report Of the Secretary

Coal MINERS HE.ADoBARTERs OF !
CoLoRADo, New mexico, WYo-
MING AND UTAH.
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May Party at Brashear.

We had a very pleasant time the
a3d inst. AT the ringing ofthe bell
we met at the NJ. E. church and
marched to the park, headed by the
Mahaffey boys with their fife and
drums. Arriving at the grounds,
prayer was offered by Rev, Herbert.
Then Jas. Hanks made the welcome
address, after which vocal music by
the M. E. S. S. Following this dec
lamation by Willie Bond. Orations
by VIC Tut and Homer Bailey came
next. Some of the students from the
Academy went through with the calls
themes and marching. Dinner and a
sociable time followed. After this the
GROWING Of the May Queen took
place Mr.. Ezra Elliott read an adj
dress on presenting the crown, and
Hattie Barnhill responded for the
Queen, Fife Conkle. We were IA
vored with some patriotic songs by
Mr.. Crawl, we are all patriotic down
here; so the songs were appropriate.
Miss Edna Smith delivered an Grafton
in splendid style. Taking it all in all
we had fine time. REPORTER.
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Respectfully,
Medical association.

The Adalr county Medical Assoeia-
ton met in this city Tuesday, May
10Th. and was called to order by the
president, Dr.. W. F. Morrow. J he
minutes of the previous meeting were
read and approved.
DR.. A. S. Pierce. whosei name had
been proposed for mem 5ersh ip at the
last meeting of the association, was
favo, ably reported and elected.
4 committee Of three was then ap-
pointed by the chair to report upon
nomination Of officers, for the ensuing
year. The committees report Is as
follows: DR.. John Burton, Pres. DR.. j.
Moran, Vice Pres, DR.. a. $. Pierce,
Sec, and A. P. Willard; Treas. Drs.
Browne, Morrow and Herrell, Board
Censors. The report OF the committee
was favorably received and the above
named were elected.
An address by DR.. Morrow the re-
firing president.
Subject for discussion the next meet
inc: hygiene as preventive to disease,
by a. P. Willard; Medical papers,
Gyne coloey: DR.. j, Moran; Surgery,
DIR. K. H. Browne
Motion made an carried that all
physicians in good standing be invited
TO VISIT and join this ASSOCIATION.
Motion made and carried that the
Association meet on the third Tues
days in June, July and August, 1885
The Association was well attended
and much interest taken.
There being no further business the
Association adjourned,
ALBERT S. PIERCE, NJ. D.,
Secretary.
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SCHOOL REPORT.

School report for district No. 4,
range Is, township "a, for the month
beginning March Goth and ending
April oath, 1885. Number of pupils
enrolled So; nun Ter Of days attend
ance Of all pupils 40; average number
of days attendance by each pupil,
10 I'LL; number Of days taught 20;
pupils that were present each day dur
ing the month. were: Emma Brasfeld,
Lyddie Crow, May South, Fannie
VOORHEES, and Eddie Uber.
Report OF the second month Begin
ming the 9th day OF April and ending
the 22nd day of May 1855, number ut
pupils enrolled IS; number of days at
tendance ofall pupils $40; average
number Of pupils attending each day
47:avtrage number of days attendance
by each pupil Is; number of days
taught 20; pupils present each day
during the month were Minnie Huff
man, Willie Huffman, Ora McVey,
Fannie Newcomb, Mamie Perkins,
Grace RueGles, Mary South, Birtha
Uber, Eddie Uber, Willie Uber, Fannie
VOORHEES,, Eben VOORHEES,, Elmore
Lewis, Etney Tudor and Ella Jamison.
Number of visitors, ten.
JAMES Arthur WI BURN, Teacher.
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The Worlds Exhibition.

The worlds exhibition held at New
Orleans for the past few months has
been one of the most attractive and
entertaining EXHIBITS ever gwen by
any people. Many thousand have
visited that part OF our country, who
perhaps, would never have enjoyed the
southern sunshine, or tasted Its sweets
had the great slyw been abandoned,
as was once talked Of Orleans Is also
poted for its sugar, and its best quality
can be had at tue Creamery Grocery
Store more pounds for dollar than
any where else in Missouri. Mont
gomery & Bielby are the propTietors.
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You will find the
Second Hand Store
on the east side.
In NIEMORIUM

At a meeting of local assembly 2172
knights of Labor, May 18th. 1885, thefollow-
ing resolutions were adopted:
WHEREAS: it he's pleased the Great Master
Workman of The universe TO remove from our
midst brother worker, brother Peter More
house, member Of good standing in our
order; and while bowling with humble sub
mission to the Masters will we will cherish
his memory, and as a memorium place upon
our record. that while living he was q good
BROTHER, husband and father; one deeply in.
terested in the well being of the laboring
class; for the shadow of hard times was in
his path way, yet he hoped and worked on
making himself place in the hearts Of
Others.
RESOLVED, That We tender to his bereaved
widow and family, our sincere sympathy FOL
them in their afilictions by the great los:
they sustained in his death.
RESOLVED, That in respect TO his memory
that the members of this assembly Of X. o
L., wear the badge of mt cunning for thlrty
days.
RESOLVED, that copy of these resolution:
be presented 10 the family of our Diseased
brother and copy 7t sameturnished to III.
city papers.
GEO. SHAW,
c. A ALIGlER, Com.
l.. SEALS, J
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0akiaWn College.

The Oaklawn College at Novelty :,
Mo-, closed Its ninth and most success
full school year the Goth inst. in the
various courses seventeen student
were graduated, FIVE of whom received
the degree Bachelor of Science. The
college bears a high reputation and
President Doyle is esteemed enc Of
Missour.'s most talented educators.
He is certainly a master teacher.
Adair county has patronized the
college literally and high satisfaction
has been given. knowing the manage
ment of the college we take pleasure
in commencing it.
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TO THE PUBLIC.

l have purchased the stock aud fix
lures Of J. j. Grigsby in the Normal
Grocery at Southeast corner of the
square, and shall retain Mr.. c. G. Tar
ter, who will be glad to see his old
friends, and all new ones who may
call. Our stock is new, and by fair
dealings we hope share of patronage
Will be given Us, we ask a call whether
you wish To buy or net and shall consi-
der it no trouble to show our goods.
Cash will be paid for produce or taken
interchange for goods, and all packages
delivered in town if desired.
tt WlLLIHM GIBBONS.
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I.awns and White Goods. D

Lawns White Goods fail the elegant line
N Store The best lawns figures and solid coo for less
Goods Linens, Victoria Laws Sw We viii certainly
goods No other will such prices
For summer dressg goods be and call
something all try find the the New
their Paraso that every thinks
you shade with and rejoice that live the
days omoving shadows
We don't guilty big ak-We
remark
Nowwha have the best silks
market We will save from yard
silk But else
will certainly you privilege, good
naturedy.
line
about the generally admitted That
less than those the smaller dealers
priced goods tell you have what
the best and the lowest Of
What higher Dducemen be offered than this Do spend
the stock OF smaller but The Dress
obtained money possible
anything Clothing Hats, Furnishing Goods certainly
you We full cong Everything
We have the best 500
specially fine dress offering
highest trade We positively S.
suit OF clothes This not statement but
truth back We know whereof and prepared
peatit you clothing cheaper
would make believe that other house carried sold clothing but
themselves
Shoes Bggeststock choicest
Ada line Ladies' fine Shoes that be
desired We do that 75c and trash We
haven them and don't them We carry honestly made goods
We good shoe cheaper poor
SI5o We where will do the good
rule what good for money possible
goods lowest value what the best shoe
trade Adair good custom made shoe low down
prices certainly please
Carpets Carpets Carpets! Carpets N Y. Store Carpets
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KIRKSVILLE MARKET

EGGS-S15
BUTTER-6to y
OLD HENS--S2.oo to $50 per doz.
FEATHERS-45c.
APPLES-S1.OG
0ATS-30c
HAYS to 600.
FLAX SEED s1.z5.
GERMAN MILLET-75c to LOO
HUNGARIAN SEED-6O to 75c
HULLESS SEED 0ATS-sells at SOC.
BBANS-50c to 81 90.
H0GS-$2.75 &c $40
T0BACCO-115c to sc.
COWS & HEIFERS-Fat 3to 81.
STEERS-Fat 10 to 412c
BEESWAX-25c.
TALLOW-5c
LARD-Sc
H0RSES-Lower
C0RN-45 to SOC
WhEAT-75c.
RYE-45c. to SOC.
MULES-Quiet
POTAT0ES-75c
BULLS & STAGS-215
MILK COWS & CALVES-S20 TO So
LAND PLASTER-S10 per ton
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GRAPHIcs.
Circus is coming.
Farmers are happy.

The stale egg season is upon us.
Interest in the creamery is growing
1t pays is the general virdict.
Clayton and Willard letters were re-
csived to late for publication last week
and appear IN this issue.
The FIRE bell rang out Monday after.
noon, bnt prompt response, pevented
the fire doing,any damage and thus
cut us out of an item.
The usual services will be held at the
NJ. E. Church South next Sabbath
Rev. j. o. Edmondston, the former pas,
tor, is expected TO preach.
About eighty students engaged
IN a Sarah-ncighed last Monday
night, for the benefit of Prof. Blanton.
He now Acknowledges that the students
can sing.
Showers just at the right moment,
and with the finest growing weather.
No wonder the farmers feel that good
times are near at hand, even at our
very doors.
No picnics in the park this summer;
neither can the Forth of July" be
celebrated there. 1t is rented out"
for COW pasture and the parties having
it leased can not afford to have the
grass spoiled.
Our school board selected Mr.. D. n.
Kennedy as the principal OF our
public schools for the coming year last
Friday night, Mr.. Kennedy is success
full teacher and will no doubt give a
high degree of satisfaction.
John R. Musick has been employed
by VIM. G. Hubbard & Co., publishers
at Columbus, Ohio, to revise and pre-
pare for publication a temperance
novel entitled "THE WORST FoE," by
Miss Grace Strang. The work is to be
handled manly by the Womans'
Christian Temperance Union. The
work is designed to fill long felt
want in temperance literature. As
soon as the revision is complete it will
go the press and viii. be issued some
time in September
Last Saturday the Kirksville base
ball club went to Edna to play a
match game with, the Edna boys.
After arriving at Edna, the Edna
boys grumbled at the idea of playing
a match game for nothing, and wanted
to bet something. The Kirksville boys
had not gone prepared to bet, having
left their money in their other clothes,
A canvass. however, OF all the men,
bers resulted in the getting together Of
eight dollars, which they at once stalk.
ed on their ability to win.-But they
didn't win; and the Edna fellows
raked in the pile. Now comes the
worst part of the story: Their horses
and buggIes were in the livery stable
their baggage at the hotel, and they
could get neither without money to
pay the "board- bill" Tired and hun.
CRY, and deserted by those whose
guests they should have been, without
having one consollng crupb offered
them, they ruslted about Edna, and
finally succeeded in borrowing enough
money to redeem their property
from the avaricious landlords and
feedmen, and returned home, reaching
here Sunday morning in the early hours,
sadder but wiser.
Rankin Brothers pay cash for second
hand goods of all kinds.
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Another Fire.

The fine residence of G. L. Bounds,
known as the Slingerland property, in
the west part of town, was totally de-
stroyed by fire Tuesday night. The orl-
GIN of the fire is unknown and when
discovered was beyond control. We
understand the building was insured
for $500 with $500 on contents.
Much of the furniture was burned.
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an Imitation.

We now have our stock N good
shape in the old Dolson building and
would be glad to have all those who
have been accustomed to patronizing
the house call and see US and bring
their friends, as we feel confident we
can satisfy you in prices and goods.
Respectfully, n. o. MINSEAR.
NiIIard M
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ADVERTISED LETTERS.

List of letters remaining in the post
office, Huntsville Missouri, and adver-
tised May23, 1885:
Clark, Nellie Crawford Howard
Knight. Robt. Mitchell, Beckie
Riley, Joe Stacy, j. P
Stansbury, Benz N Sharp, VIII
Smith, F. X. Shuman, d. X.
Smith Katie.
Parties calling for above letters
please say ADVERTISED.
J. D. MILLER. P. N.
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Livery.

a visit to the livery stable of I. E.
Graves revealed the fact that he has
put everything in first class order;
bought number of new buggies, has
excellent horses and is prepared to
treat the public in first class style.
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4 Grand Reunion.

There will be a grand reunion OF the
Alumni and former students and Of
the friends of the University of the
State of Missouri at its forty third
commencement May 31st to June 4th
inclusive, 1885. Senator Vest will de-
liver an Grafton on Thursday, and the
Missouri Press Association and the
Missouri ASSOCIATION of Surveyors will
also be in session during the week. 4
grand time is assured.
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Town Taxes.

Notice is hereby gwen that all de-
linquent taxes must be paid on or be-
fore the 22nd day OF June, 1885, or the
collection of the same will be enforced
by suit. Save cost and pay up.
VS.. R1cH,
Collector.
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Truth is mighty and must prevail .
So also must Mlshler's Herb Bitters
prevail over all forms of kidney and
liver diseases. Dyspepsia and indi-
gestion likewise yield to the magic
of its power. Read what Willard
Mosier, of Barclay street, New York.
says: after suffering tormeGts from
dyspepsia and indigestion 1 found a
complete cure IN your remedy. My
wife was also cured OF severe neural
gla.
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Take Notice.
Collector.

Becktol & Snyder have received
car load of bearing Mowers, reapers
and Binders. The Deering Binder is
the best Binder in America, The
Mowers cut from fonr to seven feet.
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HEAR EN- DROP!
Lower Down.

American quick beat, stem winding
and stem setting, lever watch. for only
s3. Also lower grade for $3.50. Fully
warranted. The best watches on all
the planets for the money.
4, butcher, Jewe,er,
White front, south side square.
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CreOSOte Paint.

That wood preserving Creosote
Paint, used so extensively east, is kept
in stock at Jamlson's Drug Store and
can be bought for very little money.
6-2U
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4 Car Lead

a car load OF Osborne binders and
mowers Just received at
CARoTHERs & GREENS.
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SILKY Flows.

If you want first class sulky plow,
lower than you ever heard tell of be-
tore. 90 to Brasield & KeLlogg's.
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TRUNKS AND VALIsES.-No
such line ever shown in this city.
LAMKIN.
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BY Thatcher & barrow in sums of $500
to $500 600, at low rate of interest.
South side of square, Huntsville, Mo.
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Card of Thanks.

Ed. GEAPmc:-I desire, through your
paper to thank kind friends for the
present of an easy chair.
ISABELLA SAGE.
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Rankin Brothers general auction
store, west side, auction every Satur-
day and Saturday evening.
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Or. c. d. Henry, V. d.,

Treats all acute and chrome diseases.
Chronic diseases a speciality. Office and
residence two blocks northeast OF pub
lie square. Kirksville, Mo.
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L. A. Willard sells the Bachelor
Churn, the best in the world.
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Every lady in the town and county
should examine the millinery stock at
Ladies Bazaar.
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CoRsETs. Popular new styles.
LAMKIN i.

Father, what is d luxury?" asked
little Johnnie the other night as he
wrapped himself round the parlor
stove. "a luxury?" Why, it's some
thing we don'treally need, you know
"a thing we can do without" We'll
then" replied the logical youth, "what
luxury mosquito net must be ii
winter"
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Butter and Eggs wanted at the Nor
NAL Grocery Southeast corner of the
square. WILLIAM GIBBONS.