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The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-20
THE SILVER CONVENTION.

Some well-meanlng persons may ask,
what business had the editor OF radical
labor paper in the silver convention !;
does he not know that there are manv
other phases of the labor question, be-
sides the money phase, which should
have bis attention. To this / answer
yes; but desire to add that any branch
of the question will get my support when
I see the opportunity to advance the
cause, by arousing thought and in the
silver convention this was done, by my
introduction of a resolution demanding
that congress submit the question of sill
yer coinage to popular vote, and by
securing a partial recognition of this
principle in the platform which was
adopted. |
AS to what effect the action of the
convention will have upon the labor
cause, 1, of course cannot say, but am
hopeful that it will be of some assist
ance in opening the eyes of the people as
to the true inwardness of the curse en-
bodied in the monev and bank monopo-
lies of the land. Ofcourse all this will
depend upon the course pursued by the
state association which was created by
the convention.
Some may raise the objection that
there are no "out and out" labor men in
the state organization. This would be
to some extent mistake; the secretary
of the association, D. B. Harris, IS man
whom l am sure the working people can
trust TO look after their interest on the
subject of finance, and there are sew
eral others whose svmpathies are with
us, although they may not yet endorse
our principles in full.
We have safe guard, in that we are
not responlible for the association, and
need not look to it for guidance; it will
be entitled to our support IN proportion
as it earns our confidence by its acts.
Asfor The ENQUIRER, 1t will watch over
the peoples interests in the Silver Asso-
ciatlon quarter, the same as elsewhere, e,and
it will fearlessly sound the alarm at the
first crook of the finger; but it will not
withhold its commentator from move
ment that is In that interest, as against
the lords of finance, because it does not
EN- brace all the doctrines of the scienti.
ic laborologist. Give them time to
come up with us; but never cease the
agitation for a complete Revolution oi
systems; do not despise the small things
while we aim to accomplish the great, is
the religion of this paper and it's editor
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-20

possible, of the principles Of Socialism,
It sounds simple enough 1.-The state
ment that every person living has right
to the use Of natures gifts; vet few real
ize how much is involved in that state
ment and if that right we're conceded at
once, the millennium would dawn. Nor
vet how vast d change in the condition
of the worlds inhabitants would take
place If every one could enjoy the full
benefits Of their labor. Many benevo-
lent people believe these statements,
preach and teach them in philan-
thropic general way. But thev do not
realize that in order to see these princi-
plesrealized, nearly every existing time
honored respectable institution would
be overthrow and forever abolished.
More anon. LIZZIE NJ. SwANK.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-20
MOB MARTIAL LAW.

The telegraph announces that martial
law has been declared In Portland, Ore
gon, on account of the anti-Chinese agi-
tation which occurred there few DAYS
since. The impression has gone abr DAD
that the anti-Chinese citizJns of Port
land were so disorderly that it was nec-
essarY to place the city under military
supervision to maintain order. The
truth of the matteris that the people who
wanted the Cinnamon to leave Portland
were orderly and broke no law but the
contemplate scoundrels, headed by an
exjudge and preacher, who are the
tonl5 Of the corporations that employ
Chinese cheap labor, armed themselves
with rifles and revolvers and dashed
into crowd of unoffending citizens an d
began to shoot them down. One man
was knocked down by this mob and
then shot dead while he lay upon the
ground.
And these are the devils who asked for
martial protection; and foul admins
tration has played into their bloody
hands. The motive which prompted
the petition for the military was de,
sire to cover up their own crimes. But
this scheme will fail, as fail it sho uld
for in due time full understanding will
be had upon this, as upon similar ques.
tions; and when it is just retribution
will fall with no uncertain aim, and nc
weak arm. Speed the day.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-20
THE MAGAZINE

The first issue of the Union Pacific
Employees Magazine" appeared this
week. 1t is neat, well-edlted magazine
of thirty two pages, devoted to the in
terests of the employees of the Union
Pacific railroad. The articles are prin-
cipally upon mechanics, though. there is
also considerable attention given to the
matter of organization.
The Magazine will be issued monthly
from its office in Denver, the mechanical
work being done bYCarter & App, THE
ENQUIRER job printers. II. Breitensteln,
of Laramie City, is the editor, aud ]. N.
Corbln, box 2724, Denver, in business
manager. The subscription price is 81
per year. &c..
The ENQUIRER wishes the Magazine
unlimited prosperity.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-20


the fullest possible expression upon the
question of silver coinage;
Resolved, That the thanks Of this
convention is hereby extended to the
members Of congress from the various
states, who have SO ably supported the
Gauge of free and unlimited coinage OF
silver.
When the reconsideration of the report
Of the committee onpermanent state or
ganization was had, another lively tussle
was enjoyed but the anti-bank men
won the day amidst rounds of applause
from the LOBBY and gallery, and the fol-
lowing were declared AZ the officers of
that organization: President, H. A. W.
Tabor; First Vice-P President. Il. b. Gil
lispie; Second Vice. President, George
R. Williamson Third Vice.President.
Tingiey S. Wood Treasurer, Frank
Hall Secretary. D. 5. Harris.
The work of the convention was salts,
factory to the real friends Of silver and
the workingmen, and the greatest proof
of this lies in the kicking which is being
INDUCED in BY the money kings, and
their subsidized press.
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THEIR EXPLANATION.
An editorial item in last weeks EN-
QUIRER elicited the following reply:

An editorial item in last weeks EN-
oUIRER elected the following reply:
Editor Labor Enquirer.
An article in your paper of last week
in regard to Supporting Home Indus
tries" says the Denver Broom and
Brush works send to Cincinnati for
their labels. We did year ago order
$4,000 from there, a special design in four
colors. This work could not have been
done in Denver at any price. We un-
derstand that one firm will soon have
the necessary machinery to do this
work. We practice what we preach as
far as we can. Respectfully,
HARDING, CoFFEY & Co.
do not care to go into discussion
upon this question for l am not pledged
to the idea that Denver industries must
be supported by Denver people simply
because they are Denver Industries. I
would have such changes made in our
system as would enable the people to
buy the best articles, upon their true
merits, without respect to wtere they
come from; and l think that the forego-
ing letter is an endorsement of that
principle. But the whole argument of
the "home industries" people contains
no such sentiment They would have
the people of a community patronize the
industries of that community lrrespec-
tive Of prices or quality-of course in
reason. The question hinges here
shall the railroads, through their freight
regulations, be allowed to govern the
destiny of the manufacturing of COM
munity, and to this say positively No
but / would not try to knock out the gi.
gantlc concern with paper wads. There
is way by which these railroads can be
handled. but it is not by such trifling
methods as supporting home broom
factories or pickle and soap works. II
the people Of Denver are ready to fight
for principle let them array them
selves upon the side Of those op, osed Ia
monopoliea, and stop wasting their on.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-20

erpies by trying to build up an institu-
ton here through cutting off the sales Of
one somewhere else.
This is probably view of the matter
that never entered the head of the
writer of the above communication.
However, let them get their labels in
Cincinnati if they want to; but it oc-
Cured to me that for the sake Of "prac-
ticing what they preach" they might
have put up with the labels they could
get in this city; as so insignificant a
thing as broom label, does not have to
be executed in "the highest style of the
art %
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-20

The attempts of the organised work
ingmen of this citv to prevent the con-
tract for building the state capitol from
going to Myers, the employer of convict
labor, deserve the support of every fair
minded man. The commissioners should
hear the protests and consider them
carefully, and it is thought they will.
Governor Eaton is certainly in favor of
free labor IN the construction of the
building, and his voice and influence can
be counted upon in that direction.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-20
For sale n . s.crifoe.

One hundred and twenty or more lots
in first addition to Swansea to be dis
posed of in parcels of half blocks and
quarter blocks, andsln parcels of four to
six lots. These lots are close to the line
OF the Kansas Pacific railway, are all
under the city ditch and afford to per.
sons OF limited means good opportu-
nifty to secure home or to make safe
Investment. Lots in this nelghborhood
have been disposed of at prices ranging
from 500 to SIPS each. These will be
sold at q much lower figure.
For terms and full particulars call on
RoBERr MoRRIs 4 Co., Agents.
s72 Cuftis streek Y
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-20

cussion. supplemented. by Thursday
mornings papers. will have this effect.
Some of the bloated gentlemen did 9
great deal of squirming under the clean
truths that were expressed in the con-
vention; but they had better save their
muscles for more emphatic trial. Gen.
tlemen. you will have to face this ques-
ton of the popular will ere long as q
national question, and then you will
aunirm.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-20
Hopes BAH.

The St, Valentine ball, given by Hope
assembly, on last Monday evening. was
splendsd affair. Lincoln hall was
crowded with pleasure-seekers, and all
had good time. The music was good,
the Valentine postoffice was full of fun.
and the refreshment feature was i'm
mense. Miss Katie Cobb was voted a
beautiful fan valentine. A crowd on the
columns this week makes a more ex-
tended notice impossible. E-..-
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-20
I'm His Feet Again.

The friends of Joe Murray will be glad
to know that he has recovered, with the
exception of a weakness natural to his
siege, from his recent rather severe ILL
ness, and is once more around. He was
in this city during the week, on business
for the Alliance, and, of course, found
his way into the den where he is always
welcome visitor.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-20

BELFoRD was under a cloud for while
during the silver convention but he
finally emerged, shining like bright,
new silver dollar. His support of the
resolution offered by the editor of this
paper was strong and uncompromising,
and his arguments in favor of submitting
the coinage question to the voters of the
United States were unanswerable and
unanswered.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-20

Pacific lodge No. 18, Ancient order of
United Workmen, will give its third en-
tertainment and social next Monday
evening, February %, at Pacific lodge
hall. The programme will consist of
addresses. musical and literary selections
and social dance.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-20
ID. A. Meeting,

District assembly 80 will hold lis reg
ular monthly session, in McClelland
hall, Denver, on Sunday, February, %.
Delegates from assemblies outside ofthe
CITY will please take notice, and make
their ARRANGEMENTS to be present.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-20

The editor Of this paper desires to
thank the press of this city for paying
attention to his Referendum resolution
in the silver convention. do not care
for their Misrepresentation or ridicule; !;
al want is to put the honest people to
thinking. and Wednesdays red-hot dis
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-20
Personal.

Brothers Joseph Gallagher and M.
Kennedy, of Clear Creek county. were
delegates to the state silver convention,
and they left no opportunity for doubt as
to where thew stood on the question OF
the people versus the bankers. 81.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-20
THE SILVER CONVENTION.
An Organization at Last Perfected,
which is Free From the Assocta-
ton Of Bankers.


convention was held in this CITY, on
Wednesday last, and that its object was
to perfect permanent state organiza'
ton for the protection of the silver in
terests. 1t is not necessary to make an
extended report in these columns,
where space is 80 limited. The
workingmen took considerable interest
in the convention because it was under
stood that decisive battle was to be
fought BY the bank element, with its
tools, and the people. A great MANY
labor men we're delegates from this and
other counties, and, though the dude,
aristocratic element saw in this reason
to believe the convention would be a
failure, the men who are honest in their
efforts for silver, recognized in the work
ingmen the power to upset the schemes
of the bankers and their tools.
R. Buchanan, who was delegate
from Arapahoe county, believing that
the time had come to step out of the old
ruts, to throw off the namby-pamby
mantle and to take advanced strides in
this important matter. introduced res
olution calling upon congress to submit
the question of silver coinage to popu-
lar vote of the people of the United
States. This resolution was the occasion
of more excitement than all other mat
ters considered by the convention; but
it was finally defeated, after long and
heated discussion, in which some pretty
plain truths we're expressed by James B.
Belford, Joseph Gallagher and the au-
thor of the resolution. But notwith-
standing the defeat of the original reso-
luton, q strong essence of its sentiment
was engrafted into those which were
adopted by the convention finally, and
the working people of the United States
can congratulate themselves that the
popular will wedge has been entered.
The platform of the convention as
adopted is as follows:
Resolved, That the interests of the
people of the United States, irres pective
of section or class, demand free and un-
limited coinage of silver.
Resolved, The state organizations Gre
ated by this convention are instructed
to accept no compromise upon silver
coinage, and are expressly directed to
use all honorable means to advance the
cause of free and unlimited coinage OF
silver at tkepresent fneness and stand
ard, upon equal terms with gold
Resolved, That the executive com
mlttee is hereby instructed to prepare
and distribute throughout the entire
country, clear and forcible propaganda
matter upon this subject with view to
preparing to demand their rights; and,
believing the workingmen are true
friends of silver, all their organizations
arc invited to use their influence in IA
vor of free and unlimited coinage of sill
yer. and that they be invited to hold
congressman to strict accountabilit ty
and to vote for no man unless pledged to
free and unlimited coinage ofsilyer;
Resolved, That believing large ma
jority Of the people favor free and I'M
limited coinage Of silver, We request the
state organisation to consider some ap-
propriate means and to pse its influen &C
q obtain throoehoat tie United States
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-20

The News, on Tuesday morning, came
out squarely in the interest of the
bankers as against the silver producers
of Colorado. This was the last straw,
and if there is any manhood in the min
ing camps of Colorado, which there GER
tainlv is, Mr.. Rocky Mountain News
will be dead in week. -E.s.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-20

If Mr.. Loveland wants his property in
the Rocky Mountain News to be worth
five cents on the dollar, he had better
make haste to get the Arkins and Staple
ton gang out ofthe Office. The few that
have been willing to tolerate the paper
for Mr.. Loveland's sake, are fast losing
patience, and he will be an innocent
sufferer with the guilty. if he does not
act promptly.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-20

ONCE more. friends, allow me to urge
you to condense your com mmunications.
Every pigeon-hole and drawer in the
den is crammed full of articles which
are awaiting their turns. Boil 'em
down
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-20
CARPENTERS

Carpenters Union, No IS, of the Brother
mood OF America. meets every Saturday
evening at Euclid Hapa All good Carpenters
are invited to join.
JAMES D. MACDONALD, President
THOMAS MUIRHEAD, Rec. Sec.
FRANK BAYER, State Organizer
E. e. RICE, Cor. and Fin. Secetary,
230 South Seventh street.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-20
TAILORS,

The Tailors' Protective Society. of Denver
meets in Judge Jeffries' court room, a
O'Clock p. M, on the first Monday of each
month. FRED WEIDER, President
L. HAML1N, Sec, 29l 18th street
Room 5S Skinner Block,
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-20
TYPOGRAPHICAL.

Typographical Union, No. 49, meets on the
first Sunday of each month in Police Court
Rooin City Hall, al o'clock p. m.
Q. L. SMALLWOOD, Rec. and Cor. Sec'y.
W. 81. MONTGOMERY, Fin. Sec
Collier & Cleveland's office.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-20

knights of Labor, pay no attention to
the advertisements ofmen who aell ten
ement-house cigars. Buy none but the
Union Label.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-20
PLAsTERERs' Union.

The Plasterers' Union, of Denver, meets
every Monday evening at 7:30 O'Clock, in ST.
osephs Temperance Hall, corner Fifteenth
and Stout streets.
HARRY COLE, President.
CHARLES M. McCABE, Secretary.
f., - Address, l60 East 18th street
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-20
IRON MOLDERR.

lion Molders' Union, meets every second
and fourth Tuesday of each month at Reno
Hall Twenty-seventh and Holladay at 7:3Op.
m ]. j. SMITH, Cor. Sec.,
1015 Holiday street.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-20

Read the Chicaeo barbeI's philosophy.
II can be found ON the dnt page of this
isone. The professor, ike all Of xhia
Kind, could mot stand The hard blows d
: apsee4,dl. honeat maAh logic.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-20
TRADES ASSEMBLY,.

The Trades Assembly of Denver and vicin-
ity meets on the second and fourth Sundays
of each month. R. WATSON, President.
GEO. E. GRAY, Secretary.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-20
BRIcKLAYERs.

Br1cklayers' International Union, No. !, OF
SoIorado, meets The second and fourth Mon
day evenings in each month, at No. 379 Lari-
mer street, Denver, Colorado
JAMES COOK, Sec'y ED. SMYTH,
1923 Blake Street. President.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-20

Use Wilhelm's Nasal inc for Catarrh
Hay Fever and Colds. Drug stores; DOC
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-20

The publisher Of this paper is not resPon-
sible for the opinions Of contributors Inc
celunns WIN always be open for the discus
sion OF All sides or the labor questions OF the
DAY. Contributions always welcome
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-04-29
The Railroad.

Nothing has been heard directly
from the surveying party of the Du.
luth. Huron s. Denver road since
they passed GROVE Lake going south.
westerly. They took . course west
of south from this village. striking
the extreme northwesterly corner Of
OF Getty, thence near the Botz
schoolhouse in Raymond, keeping
southwesterly through the township,
across the school section and through
the Kimmsll and theBeidleman farms
on to Grove Lake. The line there
passes through the edge of the grove
In the rear OF the store and along the
ridge back of the school house until
the foot of the lake is reached. The
is only preliminary survey, made
with view OF finding line in that
vicinity which win be as free as pos.
sibls from drifting snow. The party
is expected back in few days when
more satisfactory information will
be Obtainable
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-04-29
The General Committee.

!, The committee appointed at the
suggestion Of the principal subscrib-
-srslto the relief funds for the cyclone
sufferers, Of one from each city sub
'scfibing S. 600. one from the State at
large and one each from ST. Cloud
and Sank Rapids. to take full charge
Of the expenditure OF the relief
funds. held its frst meeting on Tues
dSy evening The members of the
Committee are the Hon. A. Barto, OF
Saak Centre. for the State at large,
chairman: Charming Seabury, pres:-
dsntlsf st. Paul Jobbers' Union, for
st. Paul. secretary; o. q. Merrinan,
for Minneapolis. treasurer; @. B.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-04-29
L. Kells has gone to st. Paul.

For all kinds Of fruits go to A..
Dahlems.
Henry Keller il in st. Paul on
business.
w. s. Dean has built a very neat
front fence.
Mrs. WIS. Dean is visiting friends
in Minneapolis.
Fishing tackle, base balls and sup
plies at A. Dahlem's. te
Nelson Hoople came down from
Duluth on Saturday.
News depot-stationery and no.
tions at A. Dahlem's. lts.5
: The recent rains have brought
vegetation forward with grand
boom.
Webster Benner spent portion
OF the past week in st. Paul and
Minneapolis.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-04-29

AT COST! AT COSTi!
I have positively de-
.cided to quit the mer-
'chandise business and
must, therefore, have
the money for ~ y
goods. I will from this
date sell any and all of
my stock at cost, and
respectfully ask every
body to call and see
that I mean just what
/ say. A. H. PETIT.
Mar. IL, 1886.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-04-29

Plant trees for profit, wind breaks
and shelter, We have an immense
stock. Red Cedars and Timber Tree
SEEDLINGS of all kinds. Prices ueru
losr. Also Fruit Trees and Plants.
The famous aoLD IRON CLAD" Straw
berry. Mammoth Dewberry-sweet
and luscious. WIite for Price Lists
FREE. Address,
BAILEY s. HANFoRD,
Makanda, Jackson Co., Ill,
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-04-29
Easter services we're held at the

Easter services were held at the
Congregational church last Sabbath
and notwithstanding the dull threat
ming weather large audience
was present in the morning. The
floral decoration were very line
hlling the whole front of the church.
The musical service was very beau
tifully rendered by the choir.
The sermon by the pastor was
upon the resurrection, a symbol OF
our spiritual life.
In the evening crowded house
greeted tho Sunday school concert
service and the program was carried
out in full without a break and to
the evident.pleasure and profit of all.
-.-.... -...., ..--.......-..--- ,----~-,-- OBS.
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Ready for Business.

Simonton Brothers
beg leaveto annOuce to
the people of Sank Gen.
tire and vicinity that
they have just receiv-
ed a full line of Staple
and Fancy Groceries,
canned goods, sugars,
tobaccos, teas, cofees,
crockery, and in short
everything u 8 u a lily
kept in a f1rst-class
grocery and crockery
store. Good goods, low
prices andI courteous
treatment assured to
ALL. Give them a call.
! Moneyis plenty again
I can loan you any
amount desired ongood
farm security, on long
time at low rates.
w. A. GATES.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1886-04-29
Real Estate Transfers,

Tho following are-recent transfer.
Of real estate in Western Stearns, az
recorded:
Edward H Litchfel to Susan
nah Schneider for sw4 sw4 &
lot 5 sec Is 123 r 33. 8 49,
Walter P Lambert to Joseph
Zennen for nw4 sec IL 124
Henry Kalkman and Henry
Bogerding to Nils Hsnrick.
son for sw3 sec 2 t 12S r 81. SOC
Nicholas Warzecha and wife to
Sebastian Warzecha for nj Sc
I sec TIPS r 80. .......,.... 800
Joshua HI Bruce and wife to
Jos Liebl for sw 5 acres of
nw4 se3 sec IA { 126 r g.. sc
VIM n McCluer and wife to, C
"A Emerson for sw3 sec ISt
123 r IS ~ ~. ..... SOC
Henry Meyar ct al to August
Kamphake for nw4 SCI and
nw4nw4 sec s and WI sw4 sec
5 and nt4se3 sec 6 + 125 +. 49,. 180(