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The Labor enquirer., 1886-12-18

THE debating clubs of the Denver high
school and the universities have settled
for all time the knotty questions of So
ciallsm, Anarchism, Trades Unionism
Henry Georgeism, and now they will
decide Whether the Knights of Labor
are a benefit to The country" When
this Is settled the sus pense will be over,
and the robbers and the robbed of the
world will be left to proceed, unmo.
Tested, their respective ways.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-12-18

THE Times makes play to catch some
LADDERS among the workingmen of Dem
yer bY publishing biographies and coun
terfelt portraits of prominent Knights
of Labor. On Tuesday it contained
what it labeled as a portrait of Mrs
Elizabeth Rodgers, master workman Of
D. A. "a, Chicago, but 1 happen to be
personally acquainted with the lady and
pronounce the alleged portrait in the
Times as far from being like her as it is
possible to imagine.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-12-18

The walls of ancient Troy were not
more impregnable than the wall OF
blind, cropping, ignorance inside which
labor moves, breathes and perpetuate a
brutalizlng existence. Labor may be
"organized" till the crack of doom (cow-
boys organize cattle) but education is
the only thing that can break the wall.
What organization is there in this coun-
try to-day which is educating labor
Herdlng labor is not educating labor.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-12-18
AMERICAN sEAMEN, TAKE NOTICE /
E. d. NICK

The Coast Seamen's Union is the
Backbone of the Pacific Coast Labor
Movement. Capital has subscribed
large sums to break it up and threatens
to import men fir III the easAand abroad.
i here are on the Pacific Coast now three
men for everv place. Winter is coming
on and soon thousands will be out of work. .
Therefore keep away from San Fran
cisco. THE COAST SEAMEN's UNION,
July l, 1886. $500 strong.
BURNETT &. HASKELL, Chairman Adyls,
ory Committee, 5l34 East Street, San
Francisco. California.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-12-18

TIE Denver Evening Telegram is the
name of a new afternoon paper in this
city, 1t is edited by Charles A Colby
and printed by Carter & App. To cor
rect wrong impression, which a great
MANY citizens seem 10 have, the editor
of The ENQUIRER desires 10 state that,
while he wishes the Telegram the sue
cess it deserves, he is in no manner con
nected with II.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-12-18

TIE Republican says "Dr. Aveling's
only object in coming TO this country is
to SOW the seeds of discomfort among
our workers." Well It's time somebody
was arouslng the American slaves. II
the editor of the Republican should
happen to lose his fat Job he would very
likely prove good rich soil for one or
two of the seeds.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-12-18

THERE are breakers ahead now let
the true men rally to the rescue of the
good ship, Labor Organization. See that
none but honest, fearless, self-sacri6cing
soldiers in the cause are put on guard.
Readers of THE ENQUIRER, you under
stand what volume there" is in these
few words.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-12-18

events in the business world it is q
dandy. he@bhsiness men of Colorado
are talking Of building new telegraph
line to the Missouri river to connect
with the Baltimore and Ohio line.
Congress is IN session, and there is q
chance that Senator Hills telegraph bill
will be brought.forward for considera.
ton. jays nose has "whifted" these
thinps .t----.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-12-18
Berry Bounced.

Just as the matter for this issue was
being closed up information was brought
to this Office that the Marshall company
had granted the demand of the,men and
discharged Berry. A man by the name
of Reynolds succeeds him as superin.
tendent Of the mines.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-12-18
Acknowledging Aid.
Editor Labor Enquirer.

Editor Labor Enquirer.
LANGFoRD, Colo, Doc. 13.-Please &C,
knowledge through THE ENoU1RER the
receipt of $7340, sent by the men of the
Anthracite mine, Gunnison county, Col
orado, for the benfit of the Marshall min
ers who were out on strike, received
with thanks by me, and turned over to
the executive committee of Marshall.
s. R. GREEN.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-12-18

The associated press and capitalist
papers now speak of the Knights of
Labor as Mr.. PowderlY and HIS order"
and Mr.. Powderlv says nothing. I
guess the error has grown out of his"
order to the Chicago packers.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-12-18

THE Western Union Telegraph com.
pany announces a reduction Of % per
cent in their rates from Colorado to
eastern points, and also reduction in
this state, saws a morning paper. jaw
Gould has a particularly prominent
nose, and as smeller Of approaching
The Labor enquirer., 1886-12-18
BRICKLAYERS.

Bricklayers' lnternatIona Union, No. l. OF
Colorado, meets The second and fourth Mon
day evenings in each month, at No. 37S Lari'
mer street, Denver Colorado.
JAMES COOK, Sec'y. M. SULLlNAN,
1923 Blake Street President
The Labor enquirer., 1886-12-18

DISTRICT ASSEMBLY "a, printers, of
New York City, has been heard from on
the Chicago Anarchist case. 1t smoke
in language worthy of the grand men
who compose that body.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-12-18
PLAsTERERs, UNION.

The Plasterers' Union, of Denver, meelA
every Monday evening at 1880 O'Clock, In 81
Joseph's Temperance Hall, corner Fifteenth
and Stout streets.
HARRY COLE, President.
CHARLES NJ. MctABE, Secretary.
Address, l6O East 18th street.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-12-18

The largest store.
The Largest stock.
The latest STYLES,
And the lowest prices IN Mems and
Boys Hats and Caps at I. 8. Clayton's,
285 and 2S54 Fifteenth street.
N. B.-UntiI further notice my store
will be closed ON SUNDAYS.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-12-18
IRON MOLDRRS.

lion Molders' Union. meets every second
and fourth Tuesday Of each month at Reno
Hall Twenty seventh and Holiday, at 7:3O p.
M. ]. ]. SMITH, Cor. Sec,
l0l5 Holiday street.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-12-18
CARPENTERS.

Carpenters Union, No. S. Of the Brother,
mood of America, meets every Saturday
evening at Euclid Hail. All good Carpenters
are invited to join.
E. C. WALLACE, President,
T. R. LARIMER, Rec. Sec,
A. E. GILMAN, Cor Sec.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-12-18
During the Month Of Dse.mbsr

HF1b eHfo 1kUntn oE OcccI1UeE
We will offer extraordinary induce.
ments in parlor and study lamps, quad
ruple plate silver sets, and chamber sets
r. Douglas & Co., 406 Lawrence. 49-4
The Labor enquirer., 1886-12-18
FEDERATED TRADES,

Gil of the Federated Trades and Labor Organ
iZations of the Pacific coast, Is at Huddy
hall, 9091 Market, San Francisco, California
FRANK RONEY, President.
E. D. MCKINLEY, Cor. Sec.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-12-18
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. D. j. MORAN, President.
T. HAMLIN, Secretary.
Room So Skinner Block.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-12-18

To BE prepared for war is one of the
most efectual means of preserving peace.
George Washington.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-12-18

BRICK MoULDERs' & Settlers UNION.
Meets every Thursday evening at 57 Down
ing avenue, at o'clock. p ll-l-86
The Labor enquirer., 1886-12-18

Use Wilhelm's Nasaline for Catarrh,
Hay Fever and Colds. Drug stores; 50c.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1886-10-04
WAS STORRS POISONED -!
SENSATIONAL STORY SENT ABROAD
BY A ST. PAUL PAPER,

Alleging That the Great Lawyer Wa,
Poisoned Because He Knew Too Much
About the Chicago Election Crooked.
mesa Terrible Crime Committed by a
Texas Segro-Other Cussedness.
ST. PAUL, MINI Oct 4-The Globe rub
fishes story showing that Emery A. Storr:
was deliberately asslssinated while at OF.
tawa, Ills, presenting the case of Joseph
Mackin TO the supreme court The gang
leaders, the story gees who dreaded Mackin
found means 10 close his mouth and make
way with Storrs The lawyer was settled
with digitalis, not in hurry, but the drug
was administered day after day in the Ii
quor which Storrs drank Mackin had, it is
stated, gave away completely the secret of
the election frauds 10 Storrs, and the fear
of following the little boss to Joliet was what
prompted the attempt to get Storrs out of
the way. 1t is asserted that the digitaliS was
put in Storrs' LIQUOR. of which he used ia
stimulate him, and that one Of the assassius
has made a partial confession, ard is being
shadowcd by detectives.
W. I. Elliott. fer seven years the partner
of Mr.. StorIs. saws he docs not believe the was
story, ion two reasons: First, that his life
too valuable TO Ma"kiu at the time for any of
the latter's friends to have desired his re
moval; and, ip the second, that any secrets
that StorrS was posed OF Mackn must have
known, and would have been more liable to
tell if left without the protection of his cham
pion in court Mr. Elliott saw Mr. StorIs in
his coffin and there was no trace of emacia-
ton, or the effects of sickness. In the many
years they had been associated he never - "
any Indications Of organic disease. Strong
drink did not kill him, because he had long
before had TO renounce it.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1886-10-04

New YORK, Oct, Margaret Maher. a
confirmed inebriate, was found dea FRIDAY
afternoon III her room at 4l$ West Fortv-fiIst
street, where She also kept Il grocery Her
husband hanged hnn.elf III November, 1884
on account OF her drunken habits, and Rev.
Father Donnelly, OF st. Michaels church
took charge of TIE two LITTLE
boys and Maher's bank books,
which showed deposits Of several
thousand dollars. About the end ot August
last Mrs Mahsr was arrested IN the street
while intoxicated, and while searching her
room the police found the dead body of her
infant daughter, who had died from neg lect
Rev. Father Keen, another priest persuaded
her to give up tn him the bank books TO keep
for the other children She then sank lower
than ever and Saturday was found dead in
bed with a rum bottle clasped Close to her
bosom
Rock Island daily Argus., 1886-10-04
Gould and Mnrosini Are Ont.

NEW YORK, Oct, 4.-Morosinis iealousl,
Of George Gould has at last broken ont into ;
quarrel and when the brokerage firm dis
solved MoroSini did not follow the Goulds tc
their new Office. He had been coutidaut Of
Jay Gould for fifteen years. and could no,
endure 10 see the Young man gradually slid
planting him. Morosini's trouble with his
daughter has aged him very much. and made
him cross and uglv All his business ass,
ciates disclaim any acquaintance with his
family affairs
Rock Island daily Argus., 1886-10-04

NEW YORK. Oct 4-Thn Worlds Hazel
ton, Pa, dispatch says that General Master
Workman Pow,ierly forwarded on Wedlnes.
day new demand 10 Coxo Brothers. Ger.
ringer n Gowen, and Ario, Partlee. Sons &,
Co.. coal operators in this region, as fol.
lows Il address Won for the purpose Of
making final request thai the men receive
an advance of wages. ! know that it is i'm
possible to longer check tho ardor of the
men. strike is inevitable unless some
thing is done TO avert it The men have.
acting ON our advise. refraine,l from strik
ing for some time, but that patience is being
exhausted, and we can no longer preve,rt
them frommaking an effort To adjust wages {"
The operators refuse TO talk about the cir
cnlar Or as to what they will do.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1886-10-04
MY Only Family Medicine

Il have been a user of Simmons Liver
Regulator for many years, having made
it my only family medicine. 1t is pure
good and reliable medicine. My mother
before me was very partial to it.
Il find the Res ulator very safe, harm
less and reliable as a family medicine,
and have used it for any disorder of the
system and found it to act like charm
| believe if it was used in time it would
prove great preventative of sickness.
| have often recommended it TO my
friends and shall continue to do so
"REv. JAS. NJ. ROLLINS,
u'Pastor M. E. church, South Fairfield Va.
To J. FL. ZeilD 6 Co.. Philadelphia. ;"
Rock Island daily Argus., 1886-10-04
Gen. Miles Statement ContradicteJ.

NEW HAVEN. Conn. Oct 4.-Tbe state
nlent in Gen Miles official report of the
APacheS campaign, made public at Washing
ton FRIDAY, that Geronimo was not can
tured but surrendered conditionallv, is con
tradicted 10y Capt, Lawton, who was in com.
mand OF the United States troops at the time
OF the capture. In Il private telegram tc
Lieut. Alice of the Winchester armory,
dated at Albuquerque, n M, Capt Lawton
explicitly denies that the surrender of Gero-
nltno was coupled with any conditions what
Rock Island daily Argus., 1886-10-04

SOUTH FRAMINGHAM, Mass, Oct 4 As
result OF the recent examination into The
affairs Of the Franklin County National bank
at Greenfield, Mass, President Smmonds rc-
signed Thursday and Director Sanderson was
elected pro TEN. About $4,000 worth Of
questionable paper, mostly of the late presi
lent has come into the possession of the
bank, which Is still solvent Examiner Cat
chell says 1t will be able to continue business
by the loss Of dividends The directors claim
to have been ignorant of Simmcrds' pecula-
Rock Island daily Argus., 1886-10-04

The best blood purifier and system reg.
ulator ever placed within the reach of
suffering humanity, truly is Electric Bit
ters. Inactivity OF the Liver, Billiousness.
Jaundice. Consumption, Weak Kidneys,
or any disease of the urinary organs, or
who ever requires an appetizer, tonic OF
mild stimulant, will always find Electric
Bitters the best and only certain cure
known. They act surely and quickly.
every bottle guaranteed TO give entire sat
lsiacticn or money refunded. Sold at
nfty cents . Brittle by. Hatts 4 Balm
Rock Island daily Argus., 1886-10-04

MILLERsBURG, Ohio, Oct 4-Isaac Brick
ngham, an old farmer was fieeced out of
kl,7n on the fair grounds bv two sharks
ihey were not running an open business, but
hey represented to the old man that they
were Bible agents, and talked about the
scarcity of money, and would bet that he
Buckingham, could not show 81 500 When
he money was shown they snatched II and
got AWAY
Rock Island daily Argus., 1886-10-04

NEW YORK, Oct, 4.-The people of Breslau,
Long Island, are greatly excited over a
brutal outrage committed by a
negro upon Clara Lierow, aged Is,
while she was returning from school at
Babylon to her fathers residence ut Breslon
Thursday afternoon. Some hours later a
man driving along the turnpike saw the girl
lying beside the road apparently dead He
took her in his wagon to the nearest farm
house, where she revived under medical treat
ment and was able 10 say that blackman
had attacked her; she then relapsed into un-
CONSCIOUSNESS and is in critical condition
Crowds are hunting for the negro.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1886-10-04

FoRr WORTH, Tex, Oct I'D. S Curtis
aged =, has laid before County Attorney
Bowen the details of a tragedy in which he
was principal He says that two months ago
he was charged by people in the Bear creek
neighborhood with being the cause of the cir
cuiatlon of slanderous reports about young
woman, and that it was demanded that he
marry her in reparaticn He refused, when
young man hit him on the head with an AK
handle, crushing his skull While in bed suf
fering from his wounds party Of seven took.
him out and hanged him TO tree. He saws
he took his knife from his pocket and cut
himself down
Rock Island daily Argus., 1886-10-04

CHICAGO, Oct. 4.-The eight convicted
Anarchists Will not know what decision
Judge Gary will render on the motion of their
counsel for a new trial until next Tuesday or
Wednesday, The filing Of So many aflidavits
of contradictory and impeaching nature
aas DELAYED the progress of the arguments
ani when court adjourned Friday evening
Capt Black said it would take him the whole
Ji Monday forenoon to finish his argument
Rock Island daily Argus., 1886-10-04

NEW YORK, Oct. The Hudson county,
Ne" Jersey, grand jury Friday indicted Ed
ward solomon. husband of Lillian Russell
fer bigamy. after hearing the testimony of
the Hoboken clergyman who married him TO
Miss Russell. and that OF an English LAWYER
IN regard to his previous marriage to Lily
Grey III England
Rock Island daily Argus., 1886-10-04

SEYMOUR, Ind, Oct THE most dis
astrous fire that has visited Seymour for
years burned the planning mill of Travis.
Carter d Co, the largest In southern Indiana,
on wednesday night The building was 4,
new two-story brick, and the machinery of
the most modern make. This is the fourth
Time the firm has been burned out, the second
lime on the same spot. Loss. So, 900; in
hIrance. 81. O0O
Rock Island daily Argus., 1886-10-04

WASHINGTON CITY, Oct "A committee
OF the Union Veterans union callul upon the
public printer Friday in behalf of their com
rades who had been discharged from the gov
ernment printing office MIR. Benedict as
sured them that the union soldiers in his of
flee need MT fear discharge, if competent ard
attentive { duty
Rock Island daily Argus., 1886-10-04

WASHINGTON CITY, Oct. 4.-Tbe Pos, Sat
urday morning published column article in
which it Is claimed that Geronimo, the
Apache chief, who was recently cartured
has been equipped, clothed and armed by the
Mexicans IN order that he might continue hfs
fight against the United States army
Rock Island daily Argus., 1886-10-04

RICHMOND, Va, ot Mr. Robert Bey
eriy, president of the Virginia state Aeii
cultural society has telegruphed from Wash,
ngton that President Cleveland will GER
tainly visit the fair ON the list lust, and
probably bring Mrs. Cleveland with him.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1886-10-04

The finest mail and paper box ever in +,
vented is for sale at the ARGUS office st
the low price Of 81 each. The same box
is sold everywhere at 81 So Call and ex.
anime them
Rock Island daily Argus., 1886-10-04
0fferman Island Picnic Grounds

Churches and societies desiring special
rates or transportation, should apply
esrly to Eli j. Frankland, P. o. drawer
" heek lnlsnd, ILL.,; or ssll at the island,
Rock Island daily Argus., 1886-10-04

BERLIN, Oct. 4-Violent earthquake shocks
have occurred throughout Thuringia and
other parts Of central Germany
Rock Island daily Argus., 1886-10-04

Eight million dollars has been paid
out for pensions at the New York Sub
Treasury during the past quarter.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1886-10-04
ROCK ISLAND, MONDAY. OCTOBER 4. 1856.
INDORSlNG HENRY GEORGE,
An Enthusiastic Meeting at Chiekering
Hall, New York.

New YORK, Oct TT is not possible for g
gathering of men and women to be much
more enthusiastic than was the meeting in
Chickering hall Friday night to indorse the
nomination of Henry George for mayor
Every seat was filed and over COO people
stssnd in rows that extended ss far back as
the capacity of the lobbies would allow.
The gathering had a quiet and refined all
that has not been seen at any previous
labor meeting. Many women were present.
By the time the band had played Columbia,
the Gem of the Ocean, $500 people were
present. Augustus Levy nominated Rev.
DIR. John W. Kramer, of Heber Newton's
church, for chairman Rev Heber Newton
was introduced amid great cheering His
speech was frequently interrupted by shouts
and cheers The body of the audience would
stand, and, waving their hats shout again
and again untilsome of the phrases were re-
peated Professor DE Leor, of Columbia col.
lege, also made IA lively speech. Sanitary
Engineer Charles F. Wingate said: "We
are called cranks, and Henry George has
been called the king of the cranks ANY
man who has worked about machinery knows
that crank is a piece of metal that effects
revolutions. YeIls and cheers Henry
George will be tho head of our revolution. y
Professor D. b. Scott, of the College of the
City Of New York was the next speaker. A
hundred of the students had gathered in the
gallery. and gave their college cheer time
after time while he spoke, although their
noise was drowned in the roar of
applause. He said: "For the first
time in forty years have left
my study to go TO political meeting ask
You that you vote tor Henry George Rev
DIR. McGlynn said: 1--WE are creating a sec
ond and-with all reverence for the fi,st-a
better declaration of independence" Resolu
tons were adopted indOrsing George and ap-
pointing committee to meet with the labor
organizations and prepare an address to the
citizens. The meeting did not close until
ll;5o, and the hundreds of people who were
standing stood and chesred till the end.
Rock Island daily Argus., 1886-10-04
Iiil4 ankle.

Nheot Veal. ash 80: November, ,S1s,
De en,h"r, 75rsc. oui-null; No. :. .ajc. Oats
Steady, y" ; No. Ry" STEADY: No. !
53,s, BaIlc, Ia Irr. %n 2 h,
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1886-04-29
A PARTY ~ DRs nMERs PARAlYzED
BY 4 TRAMP.
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Out at Marshall, Mo-, one bitter
Geld night the past winter party of
dranmers were seated about the fire
in hotel, awaiting the night train.
The wind whistled and bawlsd out
side, while the frost wrought itself in
fantastic pictures on the window panes.
"wsll, boys SAID one Of ths par ty,
''it must be done. We must catch
the train or freeze in the attempt"
"Whew-wliat night" said anoth-
sr, opening the door and peeping out.
"Hellop he added, whats thisl'
As he spoke he opened the door and
admitted man Of wretched appear
ancs. His ragged, thread-bare ccat
was fastened with rusty ten penny
nail which was hoary with frost. On
his head was an old piece Of cloth that
might have at ons time been termed a
hat On his feet were apologies for
shoes, Though which crep' his SOCK
less toes. 7fs
"Only tramp" said q Chicago
drummer
True replied the wretch in a
husky voice, ''only tramp. ! was
rich once. No, don't offer me your
money or ~hisky, / don want it. |
amt begging. All | want in this wide
world isa little salt. Nothing else,
gentlemen but for Gods sake, give
me pinch of salt, and I'll oe id il
| don't eat that car. :" As he spoke he
opened bundle and produced dead
cat, frozen hard and stiff
This was too much for even the
hard hearted hnd copper stonached
drummsrs. and a purse If eight dol
lars was soon raised and grip-sacks
ransacksd foi articles Of clothing
which were handed ever with the cash
to the man who was about to satisfy
the cravings # his appetite on FROST
bittes feline flesh.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1886-04-29

"Oh, my God, I'm poisoned, I'm
poisoned Send me to the County
Hospital" yelled Thomas PlunSett as
he rushed into the Armory last night.
"Eh, what's thai" asken the Ser
gsant, reaching for fresh chew.
"0h, Tn poisoned one Of de chumps
up in my boardin' house at No. S17
Clark street, gim me bisket wild
rough on rats on it oh, Lud, how i
do ache. Send me to the County Hos
pital." The aching mans voice be-
came low and sad, as he murnured :
"say, Im dyin', they amt no use
talkin'; my feet's on de bottom step
O. de trlin, an I'm climbin' fast. I'm
goin'. I'm goin'; oh, Lord, cant ye
hold me? Send me to the County Hos
pital." Tho Sergeant jumped for some
soap, and told the man who was going
upstairs to chew on it. Plunkett in
dignantly refused to make Of himself a
wash tub.
"Say, you," said the climbing man,
"I'm dyin' fast can't you save me
Oh, send me to the County Hospital.
Tn dyin'; 20, eoin, gone" and ther
MIR. Plunkstt tainted, presumably, as
he fell to the floor.
The Central Nevadan. [volume] (Battle Mountain, Nev.) 1885-1907, 1886-04-29

The patroll wagon was called, and
Plunkstt was taken to the county hos
pital. When he got there the physi-
clans put a stomach-pump in him, and
began playing on it. Not thing was
drawn forth but rotten levee liquor.
where's that rough on rats2' was
asked the man who had been dragged
back from the golden stairway.
why, it's on the blsklt, in my
soafding-house, but I'm up here In
the hospital. Say, this 'ers's pretty
soft place, amt III" -
The Plunkstt was thrown out.
Another Match Spoiled. They were
looking ever her family album, Birdie
and her Harold, when they came to a
portrait Of an aged gentleman.
"Who is that old baboonf" asked
Harold.
"Why," replied Birdie, shutting up
the book argrily, you don't think
grandpa looks like a baboon, do you,
Haroldf'