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The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-27
Let the roe.in sound ,

The following, inspired by the cow
ardly, brutal conduct of the authorities"
of Oregon during the recent quiet and
peaceable attempt of the citizens to rid
Seattle OF the Chinese, shows to what
dangerous extremes the people are be-
ing driven by their oppressors. Haskell
voices the sentiments of four-ffths of the
northwest, and unless the powers that
be keep their hands off there will surely
be trouble:
1T is not in times of peace and plenty,
days ofjustice and of joy, that the tocsin
sounds with changing iron tongue in
brazen throat, to wake the people from
their sleep.
"No. but when hordes of alien in
vaders have secretly crossed the borders.
when they are spelling our fields, en-
slavlng and degrading our sons, corrupt
ing and ravishidg our daughters; when
aiding and assisting them are traitors of
our own kith and kin, officers of our
commonwealth growing rich upon bribes
and blood money, piling up in vaults
the price of their shame and our slavery,
then is it the watchman's duty to set the
bells a-ringing!
"And when these same officials, who
should be but the servants of the people.
seize with arrogant hand the citadels Of
power, when they surround themselves
with bayonets, when they override our
liberties, violate the security ofperson,
the liberty of speech and assem- blage
and as last and most infamous thing
hurry patriot citizens to the dungeon and
train the guns of their hirehngs upon
the assembled people-and when the
blood Of American citizens has been
shed bv them and the crimes of treason
and assassination stain the flag which
they have stolen under cover of which
to commit their crimes-then in truth il
it time for the wild alarm bells to ring
out TO the skies, then in truth is it time
for the people to assemble and deliberate,
then in truth is il time for the sword Of
law to be welded into the az of justice,
and then in answer to that alarm mus
the people of this land either sink tc
serfdon or strike for liberty:
These deeds have been done, these
crimes have been committed, thes'
infamies have been perpetrated. Let th'
bells clang! Let the tocsin sound Le
the alarm ring out!
"And as Americans, as patriots, q
lovers of Justice let US swear anew as ou
fathers did century ago, that the in
vader must be repulsed, the traitor
exiled. and the assassin hanged.
! "BuRNErrE G. HASKELL"
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-27
p.nee .t e.rneid H.1l.

Lewis assembly 3642 Knights of Labor
will give q dance at Garfield hall on
Downing avenue, on TUESDAY, evening
next, and they will be delighted to ex-
tend hearty welcome to visiting guests.
The proceeds Of the ball will be appro-
priated toward paying the burial ex.
penses of deceased brother. This as
sembly is composed principally of brick
makers, and during the winter season
the members have but very little work
to do, and this fact tells on the funds in
their treasury. The tickets are 80 cents
each, and ladies are admitted free. AL
who can will give the brethren helpini
hand.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-27
The Result,

The people of the United States once
were willing to purchase the slaves at a
cost of$6, ,OOo,oOOOOO, The slave owners,
confident, supercilious, defiant, refused.
As a result their slaves were confscated.
Some day, not 80 far distant, the railroad
magnates will refuse to sell their lines at
twice their actual value. No war will
result. Surely the people are wise
enough, united enough to refuse to fight
for railroad property, as a portion OF
them did once for human property.
The result will be confiscation under
the right of eminent domain, AMI the
railroad swindlers, who so long have
exscted cent for cent from the people,
will be given leave to earn an honest
livelihood Puget Sound Co-Operator.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-27
CONSUMPTION CURED.

An old physician, retired nom practice,
having had placed in his hands by an East
India missionary the formula Of simple
vegetable remedy for the speedy and perma-
tarrh. Asthma and all throat and Lung Anec-
lions also . positive and radical cure for
Nervous Debility and all Nervous Complaints
after having tested Its wonderful curative
SSnty To make II known TO his suffering fel.
lows. Actuated by this motive and desire
IN relieve human suffering, will send free
Of charge, TO all who desire II this recipe. @ N
tions for preparing and using. Sent by mail
by addressing with stamp, naming this paper
VI. A. NoYn, l49 Powers Block, hocnesser
New York.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-27
Buy Up the Mines.

The Charleston News observes that, if
the government owned the silver mines
we should hear no more of the demand
for unlimited coinage. "The problem
really is," it says, "how to compel the
government, which Is the people, to
keep silver mining upon profitable
basis" And it suggests that the simplest
solution of the whole matter would be
for the government to "buy the mines
outright, and close them up until more
silver is needed" A pertinent sugges-
ton. Why should the people be taxed
TO buy 100000 worth of silver per
month. while the treasury holds nearly
$s3, 900 900 of surplus stove-lid dollars
Exchange.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-27
The Help h Needed.

Editsr Labor Enquirer.
After the union of Socialistic oreaniza-
tions has been effected, let the national
executive furnish every comrade with q
list of our newspaper organs and obligate
him to subscribe for at least one of them.
Make this q condition of continued mem
bership; then our press will prosper
and d-with that, our cause will move for
ward all along the line. &. L. 3.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-27
When there are robbers about, it is

When there are robbers about, it is a
good thing to have rife handy. When
you have a gun and know how to use it,
and the robber knows you know how to
use it. you are not 30 likely to have
trouble. For this same reason it is well
for the people of this country to be pre-
pared for an emergency. Should trouble
come, the capitalists will use the regular
army and militia to shoot down those
who are not satisfied. 1t won't be so if
the people are equally ready, like their
forefathers of 1776.-Detroit Labor Leaf.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-27
For Sale at a Sacrifice.

! 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, and IN 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 q good opportu-
nIty to secure home or to make safe
investment. Lots in this nelghborhood
have been disposed of at prices ranging
from 500 to $l25 each. These will be
sold at much lower figure.
For terms and full particulars call on
ROBERT MORRIS 4 Co., Agents.
372 Curtis street.
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hand.
The ceke STRIKERS.

MouNr PLEASANT, Penn, Feb. a.
There was general resumption of work
in the coke regions to-day. Itwas feared
that the Hungarians would cause
trouble, but they placed no obstacle in
the patn of the workmen. At the VAL
lev mines the mon went in, and came
ont sssin in . body for local grievances.
The Hunaarians are hocking into the
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-27
pIANOS-ORGANS

The demand for the improved MASON q
HAnLIN Pianos is now 50 large that sec
ond addition to the factory has become Inn
peratiye. Do not require one-quarter a
much tuning as Pianos on the prevailing
wreGt-pin system Consult Catalogue, free-
100 STYLES Of ORGANS, 81 to 1900. For Cash
Easy Payments, or Rented.
u.sen = Haultn Organ anA Plane CO.
NEW YORK; BOSTON; CHICAGO.
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ExECUTOR's NOTICE.
Estate Of Mrs. Addie Bucklin Wright, de

Estate of Mrs. Addie Bucklin Wright, de-
The undersigned, having been appointed
executor OF the last Will and testament OF
NM. Addie Bucklin Wright, late OF the county
OF Arapahoe and state OF Colorado, deceased,
hereby giyes notice that he will appear be
fore the County Court Of Arapahoe county,
81 the court house In Denver, at the January
term. on the third Monday In March next at
saad estate are notified and requested to at
tend for the purpose Of having the same ad.
iusted. All persons indebted TO said estate
Are requested to make immediate payment
to the undeBigned. ,aae
GEORGE W. WRIGHT, Executor.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-27

London Socialists Rsmantsed for Trial.
LONDON, Feb. 24.--The hearing in the
case of Burns, Hyndman, Champion and
williams, the Socialist leaders, who are
accused by the authorized of having in
cited the recent riots at Trafalgar Square
and Hyde Park, Was resumed TODAY
The seesion was devoted principally 70
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-27
The largest store.
The Largest stock.
The latest STYLES,

And the lowest prices in Mems and
Boys Hats and Caps at 7. s. Clayton's,
2s5 and 2s5a Fifteenth street.
.B.-Until further notice my store
will be closed on SUNDAYS.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-27

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., 1886-02-27

Use Wilhelm's Nasaline for Catarrh,
Hay Fever and Colds. Drug stores; Soc.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-27

Tidbald & Behymer, Undertaking and
Embalming, No. 267 18th Street, Denver
All work warranted.
The Labor enquirer., 1886-02-27

The celebrated stiff Hats from the
Co.operatime Hat company just received
at CIayton's.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-10-21
Ranting ROslericIx.

Special to the Tribune.
MoRRIsTowN, Oct. 19.-Colonel Jas.
White and Roderick Random Butler
spoke at the opera house here this af-
ternoon to an audience of about six
hundred. White aired Buffers polit-
ical record pretty thoroughly, showing
him up as lifelong friend OF monop-
oily, public jobber and ready to sell
out. He related the record in Buffers
cadetship sale covering his party with
disgrace, Whites denunciation caus-
ed Butler at one time to leave the
stage.
Butler was thoroughly angry, his
speech was a lame attempt to defend
himself from Whites charges and in
his reioinder he ranted at his opponent
and confined himself to personal abuse
and derision.
The Republicans are disguised and
many Of their prominent partissns will
stay away from the polls.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-10-21
Card.

ED. COMET My attention was call
ed few days ago to the announce
ment Of Hon, J. NJ. Simerly, in which
he invites me to meet him in discus
sion as the democratic candidate.
This invitation is given in the face
OF the following facts, viz Simerly
was, / am informed, at johnson City
when the democratic convention met
and he knows that the democrats
made no nomination for the Senate
but simply Endorsed me as prohibition
candidate and pledged me the support
OF their party. also met him a few
days subsequent to this and told him
most emphatically that I was not run
ming on the democratic platform, but
as prohibitionist, and / invited him
to meet me at all my published ap,
pointments, which he refused to do,
although he had no list of appoint,
ments out at the time, l can not I'M
derstand what motive he can possible
have inviting me to meet him as a
democrat in the face of the above facts
unless he hopes to save the large re-
publican prohibition vote which he
feels I must receive, by drawing a
party line. He perhaps expects to es-
cape the fire OF Prohibition to which
his habits necessarily expose him by
inviting me to take a position which
he knows do not occupy. No,friend
Simerly, am no democrat, SO let us
have 'fair thing" and if you must
be overwhelmed by the prohibition
vote try to reconcile yourself to the
situation like man, No misrepre.
sentatiop if you please
A. NJ. METTETAL,
Prohibition candidate for State
Senate.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-10-21
Tho Messed 'T'ies q FnmiIy.


The circumstance that q cousin Of
the wife OF tho President has been APP
pointed Consul to Sheffield will prob
ably produce paralysis in a good many
Mugwumps. 1t has been said that
President has been very hard on SEN
ators whose sons have been managed
into Office. After all, Cleyeland, Pres
ident, is human being His young
wife probably asked him whether be
could not appoint her good and kind
cousin to pleasant little Office. And
under such circumstances what was
man Of ordinary sensibihty to do?
If Cleveland has a cousin Ben how
can he blame Bill Bishop for having a
son Henry?' Come, Grover, own up
and let the Bishops alone.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-10-21
An Editor Gets An Once

A press dispatch announces the APP
pointment Of II. M. Doak, of the Mem
phis Avalanche, as clerk Of the United
States court at Nashville. If this be
true, Tennessee journalism loses one
of its brightest lights. Doak is con-
fessedly one of the best editorial writ
ers in the south, He has been con-
nected with the press of this state for
a great many years, and is known
everywhere as a conscientious, level
headed, able journalist.
But if we were going to hunt up tes-
timonials to establish his fitness for
the clerkship of a court, we would
never approach a printer who has ever
handled his copy. After it gets cold
he can't read it himself. His chirog-
raphy is very much like that of the
late Horace Greedy, and other men.
Moonshiners interested in a record
that can never be read against them,
will find Doak an excellent clerk. We
sincerely trust that what proves loss
to Tennessee journalism will prove a
gain to Doak.-Kno1ville Journal
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-10-21
o the Knoxville Tribune.

10 the knoxYllle tribune.
NEWPORT, Oct. 18-Permit me, a
disinterested witness from Northern
State, to give impression of one Of the
most peculiar political debates that /
have ever attended. Called to this
place by business, / was permitted to
listen tothe discussion on Saturday, be-
tween Hon. James White and Hon.
R. r. Butler, candidates for Congress.
Mr.. White opened the discussion in a
speech that for earnestness and bold
ness has rarely been surpassed. Be-
ginning with glowing eulogy of the
Democratic party, its past history and
grand achievements, the speaker dis
cussed various current political issues
of the day in an able and convincing
manner. But it was when he began
to yentilate the record OF his competi-
tor that surprise and modification
took possession Of the audience.
This portion of Mr.. Whites speech
was revelation. 1t was terrific ar
raignment of Mr.. Butler, not only for
having made political but for proved
dishonesty in the matter OF selling the
cadetship.
Said Mr.. White: "For less than a
mess of pottage has this man sold the
birthright of the boys Of your district"
John A. Logan introduced a bill to
expel Mr.. Butler, and James A. Gar
field, r. B. Hayes and hundred men,
bers of the House voted for the expul-
sion OF the gentleman. lightweight
OF these members were Republicans,
but as the vote lacked a little of being
two-thirds the expulsion resolution
failed, and upon resolution for the
condemnation of Mr. Buffers act, one
hundred and fifty-eight members vot-
ed to thus disgrace him.
The Congress of the United States
and two courts having investigated
the unlawful acts of Mr.. Butler warned
the Republican party to beware of the
man. Mr.. White had the official re-
cord to prove the truth Of his charges
and when he sat down the character
of Mr.. Butler for political honesty was
at discount. Mr.. White feelingly
urged the Republicans present to
purge their party Of the stain Mr.. But
Ter had placed upon it, by repudiating
at the polls the conduct Of their rep
resentative. For the sake Of the good
name of our lawmakers, for the repu-
tation of our leaders in Congress, we
hoped that Mr. Butler would be able
in some satisfactory way to explain
the charges brought against him, but
my fellow countrymen, when he arose
to reply what did we hear, with the
air of a brayado and with scott he
he admitted the sale OF the cadetship,
but claimed that he used the money
to help some Republican paper in the
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-10-21

Isaac Harr, Democratic candidate
for Representative, will address the
people OF Washington county at the
following times and places;
Embreville Thursday Oct. 81.
Greenwood Inst. Friday Oct. o.
Jonesboro Oct %.
Boones Greek Seminary Oct. 26.
Johnson City Oct. %.
All the other candidates for legisla-
ture are invited to be present and
division OF time viii be cheerfully ac-
corded.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-10-21
NASHVILLE ABLAxE.



A Democratic Demonstration.
NASHVILLE, Oct. 1S.-Bob Taylor
was given tonight the grandest recep-
ton ever given any man in Tennessee.
The demonstration here in Nashville
tonight was beyond comparison with
any political demonstration ever
known in the history of the State.
Preparations have been going on for
over week. Several preliminary
meetings were held last week, COM
mittees appointed and money raised
to pay the expenses Of the grand re-
ception. Hundreds OF dollars were
spent for fireworks, music, carriages,
badges, banners, sashes The prepa-
rations were made by the young men
Of Nashville though the old men
seemed to enjoy the fun as much as
as the boys. The ladies contributed
no small part to the success OF the
grand occasion.
The procession formed at six
o'clock. Bob Taylor was placed in a
carriage with Gen. Bate, Geo. w.
White and Col. A. J. McWhirter. His
carriage was decorated with flags.
The horses were attended by livery
men wearing sashes and carrying
lights. The procession reached sew
eral miles. Four brass bands furnish
ed music for the demonstration. The
men yelled at the top of their voices
and such a noise was never heard be-
fore in parade in Nashville. The
houses along the line were brilliantly
illuminated. The streets were pack
ed with people who waved handker-
chiefs and shouted for Bob as he pass.
ed by. 1t is estimated that there
were fifty thousand people in the cav.
alcade and on the streets Sky rock
cts were fred and the air was ablaze
with pyrotechnic displays.
ALI Taylor began to speak, but the
confusion was too great. Chairman
Mcconnell in a stentorian voice beg
ged for order. ALI began again, but
could not be heard and retired.
Governor Bate in a complimentary
| speech introduced Bob Taylor as hi
successor. While the Governor wal
speaking, the platform on which The
ladies sat, fell, causing for few mo
ments great confusion.
Bob spoke louder than ALI, but thu
vast crowd could not hear him, ant
called out "louder." He said he wa
not steam engine and could no
make himself heard. He spoke abou
fifteen minutes and babe the Grove
good night. Great enthusiasm wa
manifested for Bob, and there is gen
eral regret that the crowd was so larg'
that he could not be heard.
ALI Taylor will not go to Gallatin to
morrow, but remain in the city ant
attend to publishing his speech.
Next Monday night Bob Taylor will
address the people at Knoxville. Thi
is not in the regular list Of appoint
ments, but many letters have been re
ceiyed urging an appointment TO
Knoxville, and so it has been mad
for the night Of the 25th.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-10-21

district. Admitted that he had acted
the fool, told the story Of Bill simp-
kinson's race horse, but totally failed
to show that Mr.. Whites damning
charges were untrue. In reply Mr..
White read a letter from Gen. Will
liams, Of Knoxville, showing that the
offence of Butler was indictable and a
penitentiary offence. The Republic
cans Of the First district will do them
selves honor by repudiating at the
polls the man who has brought their
good name into disrepute.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-10-21

A Charleston scientist has developed
the theory that the recent earthquakes
have been caused by volcanic disturb
ances in that locality. The alleged
volcanic section covers what are
known as the Cambridge lands, en-
bracing an area OF ten miles square.
The President has gone fishing
again, this time unaceompanied by
Mrs. Cleveland. There is no suspi-
cion that the President is one Of those
who enjoy on occasional good time
with the boys" and knows who should
be left at home on such occasions.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-10-21

In 1868 before Butler had made a
record in Congress he beat White by
a majority of 1900. In 1870, after he
had sold the cadetship, he defeated
With by four hundred majority. In
1864 he was defeated for Congress by
Mcfarland by 1900 majority. In 1875
he was defeated for Circuit Judge by
Mckinney by two thousand majority.
In lSS6--wait and see.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-10-21

The great strike Of the Chicago
pork-butchers is at an end. The strik-
ers decided to go to work on the ten
hour basis. This conclusion is de-
cided triumph for the employers, the
men having demanded that eight
hours should constitute days work
with ten hours pay.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-10-21
Chopped Her Finger Or and
tainted.

From the Memphis Dispatch.
Three days ago Miss Rosa Fenton
an accomplished young lady of IS, re-
siding in Crittenden county, Ark. was
bitten on the forehnger of her left
hand by a large cottonmouth snake
So deeply did the venomous reptile
drive its poisonous fangs into the fin
ger Of the maiden that it could not
withdraw them, but hung suspended
and writhing by its teeth until Miss
Fenton pulled it loose and flung il
away with her right hand. Knowing
the poisonous nature Of the snake
Miss Fenton, with rare presence Of
mind seized an axe lyingon the ground
near by, laid her wounded hand on a
block OF wood and at one blow chop
ped off the bitten finger She placed
handage around her wrist tight
enough to stop the circulation Of the
blood and telling her mother, who had
rushed from the house to her assist
ance, TO pour whisky down her throat
she tainted. Mrs. Fenton dosed her
suffering child with whisky which she
fortunately had on hand, and the
young lady is out Of danger.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-10-21

Houk applied for q life insurance in
1878 and swore his health was perfect
In 1880 he applied for pension and
swore he had been SO disabled by dis
ease contracted during the war, that
he had been unable to perform man
ual labor since that time Houk is ev-
identity a bad egg.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-10-21
Congressional Canvass i'm the
First District.

Hon. R. r. Butler and Hon. James White, r,
publican and Democratic candidates for Con
gress, viii address the people at the following
times and places:
Rutledge, Thursday, Oct Dist.
Tazewell Friday Oct. 22d.
Yellow Store, Saturday, Oct. 23d,
Sneedyille, Monday, Oct 25th.
Richardson's Creek Tuesday, Oct. Goth.
Mooresburg, Wednesday, Oct. 9th.
Rogersyille Junction, Thursday Oct. 2sth.
w. @. ANDERSON,
Chairman'Rep. Con. Elk. Com.
ROBERT BURRow,
Chairman Dem. Con. Elk. Com.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-10-21

It is noticeable fact that the Re-
publican papers do not defend the
record of Judge Butler, the man who
disgraced himself, dishonored the
State and betrayed his constituency
Greeneville Bulletin.
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-10-21

The Republican papers won't even
tell what charges Col. White prefers
against Judge Butler. They try to
get by them by saying they are "old
charges"
The comet. (Johnson City, Tenn.) 1884-1916, 1886-10-21

Col. White most certainly convinc-
ed the respectable element Of the Re-
publican party who attended the
speaking, at this place, Monday, that
they could not conscientiously and
without reproach to themselves vote
for man with record SO corrupt and
dishonorable as thatof Judge Butler
Greeneuille Bulletin.