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The Washington herald., 1913-10-19
Use of Skins Of Beasts as
Clothing Is Of Ancient ORR
gin-Mentioned in Writ
ings of Herodotus.

The worlds history has many curious
and winding threads of romance running
through its skein. But none is more full
OF tales of stirring adventures of individ-
uals or of economic determining factors
influencing the edstiny OF nations than
that OF the thread of furs stretching
from the furthermost corners of the
globe, through jungle Businesses laden
with death-burning fever atmosphere and
ice-bound Siberian Steppes TO the palatial
dwellings of the wealthy and powerful in
civilization's midst.
Vast fortunes have been made in the
trade by penniless scapegraces who have
established some of the principal finan-
cial dynasties that have ruled the world
for generations. Shares in the Hudson
Bay Company went a-begging for q
pound a century ago, and though that
company has passed through various
periods of developments and has lost
what practically amounted to a vast en-
pire, what shares that may be purchased
are quoted at. in American money, more
than 5000 apiece.
In Americas Colonial history the fur
trade figured pre-eminently as the eco
nomic arbiter and the part 1t played then
litical factors in the nation today. The
fur-founded Astor estate is still one of
the most influential in the land
Those valued historical works, the
Jesuit Relations" gives hint OF the re-
ligious factor fostered among the trad
ing posts of America and also of the
civilizing influence that the trade and
the missions have brought to the simple
savages. How well they wrought is in
dicated in the action OF the hostile Hud-
son Bay Company in conceding to their
cfo nd inst r~fy- Tr
the Indians by finally ruling their
licensed territory around Hudson Bay to
be absolutely prohibition, and even gamb-
ling is prohibited. They learned even-
tuaIly that this humane treatment Of the
wild trappers paid in the log run.
Used 2,5O0 Years Ago.
Briefly and accurately outlining the
historic phases Of the fur trade, the New
International Encyclopedia says:
The use of the skins of beasts with
the fur still on them, as clothing, is
O: very ancient origin. The Chinese
and Japanese used furs as articles of
Injuries at least 900 years ago. Hero
dotus mentions their use by other an
cient peoples By the Romans furs
were much pTized. especially during
the later days of the empire The Sar-
acens also made great use of them and
from them the Crusaders brought them
into general favor in Europe, where so
much extravaganza was exhibited in
their use that IL both France and Eng
land sumptuary edicts were issued
against this fashion. But such laws,
like most regulations OF the sort, had
little effect, and the demand for furs
continued among all classes of people.
1t was to meet this demand that those
pioneer explorers, the trappers and trad
ers. penetrated the Northern forests of
The Washington herald., 1913-10-19
AUTOMOBILE RACING
AGAIN MAY BE TRIED
Armour Ferguson, Millionaire Driver,
Confident Sport WIN Be Raised
to Higher Plane.
SERIOUS SIDE is DESCRIBED

With the abandonment Of the Wander
bilt Cup and grand prize races, because Of
lack OF entries. there has sprung up
great deal OF talk as to the prospects Of
these two classics ever being run again
in this country.
The calling on OF the races was q keen
disappointment to Armour Ferguson, the
young millionaire racing driver, who had
planned to enter the Vanderbilt event II
the race promoters reduced the entry fee.
Ferguson, like a number of other drivers
who race for the sport there Is IN Il, easily
could AFFORD to pay the entry fee. but he
would not do 50 on general principles be-
cause he believed the amount was exces-
sive In comparison with the prize money
offered.
Mr.. Ferguson is OF the opinion that rae
ing has assumed vastly different aspect
than that OF several years ago when .
large number Of car manufacturers were
in the racing ring. and he believes IL lie
a mistake for a promoter to charge a
large entry fee no matter how tempting
may be the prize.
1T Is unfair" says Mr.. Ferguson" to
expect an entrant who Is in no way con-
nected with a car manufacturing concern
to pay all his expenses for himself. car
equipment, and then on top Of this large
entry fee for the commercial beneft Of
Of cars that now are racing are entered
by private individuals. who get pleasure
and little else out OF racing. and were IL
not for their support racing would have
had a set back.
ITO be sure there are some drivers who
make racing business and who live upon
their winnings. There are fewer races
held today than ever before, and unless
a driver Is extremely fortunate in his win
ka fv1F
stances at the end of a racing season
Only a man familiar with racing matters
knows how expensive Is racing. driver
thinks little OF the risk he Is taking when
travelling eighty miles or so an hour for
that Is part Of the game. yet II he is hurt
his expenses are increased by hospital
bills
in my opinion there Is nothing what
ever the matter with racing. The trouble
lies with the promoters of races. In the
West where several very successful road
race events were run. and some money
made. the promoters were men who had
no selfish interests in the races The
Savannah people say that commercialism
has killed automobile racing, but evident
ly the promoters of the recent Elgin race
meet view things through different glasses.
The Elgin meet this year was un-
usually successful because of proper man
agement. and a good example Of how to
run a meet was set in the clock city.
II believe racing will soon come back to
its own. It is a great and popular spec
tacle, and aside from its sporting side II
has a serious side in bringing out the
weaknesses of the construction Of cars
under unusual strain which would not
show themselves under thousands Of miles
CT ordinary touring. II money Is to be
made from automobile racing the promo
ter should look elsewhere for ii than to
the entrant who helps to stage the show.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-19
LATESTIS DOCTOR
OF TRANSPORTATION"
Degree" Conferred on Traffic Experts
BY the Willys-c Overland CON-
pany Of Toledo.

Scores Of fortunes have been made and
lost In the comparatively short life OF
the automobile industry. Hundreds OF
men who previously were unable to find
their life work have proved themselves
business giants since they took up the
manufacture or marketing OF motor cars.
Specialists In almost every branch OF
the business have come up in the last few
years. each as important to modern ac-
tvities as professional men in other lines.
The latest Interesting creation of a title
In the industry Is that OF transportation
DOCTOR" degree conferred by the
Willys-Overiand Company, Of Toledo,
Ohio, on its trafic experts. The sole
duty OF these transportation Doctors is
to study "sick" businesses, diagnose the
cases, and recommended remedies
When our company sends out a traffic
The Washington herald., 1913-10-19
"TANTE" NEARLY READY
FOR PRODUCTION

There will be two or three out-of-
town performances given by Ethel
Barrymore prior to her first New York
appearance in the latest Haddou
Chambers comedy. "Tante." The play
is having daily rehearsals-Mr. Froh-
man having organized the cast some
time ago. Haddon Chambers, who
lately directed a superbly finished pe--
formance of his earlier play, The
Tyranny of Tears" for John Drew. Is
directing the rehearsals of "Tante' for
Miss Barrymore. Charles Frohman
will shortly lend Mr.. Chambers hand
in the final rounding out of what
should prove to be one of the most
delicate AMI subtle o. Ethel Barrymore
parts, the lovable. catfish Tante.
No boy under thirteen years of agt
may be employed in British mines
The Washington herald., 1913-10-19
Caught with the Goods.

From Judge.
lot of nice young men where I spent
my vacation?
Fiance-You've learned to kiss so nicely.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-19

Not Quite Always
The typical chicken doesn't always
scratch for a living.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-19
Two DIE IN FLAMES.
Man ana Aged. Woman killed I'm
Dwelling House Fire.

Chicago. Oct. ia man gnd an aged
woman were burned to death and q third
person is missing as the result OF IRE
that destroyed two-story dwelling here
today. The dead: Mrs. Emma Anderson,
eighty-three: James Wilson. forty-three.
Members OF four other families occupy
ing rooms in the house phrrowiy escaped
death In the flames. As-
Mrs. Anderson was Ill and she was
unable to get out of bed.
The Washington herald., 1913-10-19

No boy under thirteen years of age
may be employed In British mines
The Washington herald., 1913-10-19

ing Is added TO protect them. Care is
taken that they do not heat after pack
ing and that they aro occasionaliy beaten
to destroy worms A marked exception
Is the case OF the fur-seal. which Is
best preserved by liberal saiting and
packing IN hossheads. All other raw
fIrs are marketed IN bales"
United labor bulletin., 1913-10-18
PLUM BE RS.

Thomas b. Clark of Los Angeles.
Western organizer for the United AS
sociauon of Journeymen Plumbers,
Garfitters. Steamfitters and Steamfit.
ters' Helpers, arrived in Denver this
week and will remain some time assist
ing the local members in the work.
Arrangements are being made for
the twenty-third annual ball of Plumb
ers and Gasfitters' Union, No. 5. but
the date and place have not yet been
determined upon. 1t will be hummer
The committee. in charge consists OF
Frank A. Bryan, chairman, Carl Jaen-
sen, James c. Bulger, J. ]. Connors
and William Young.
United labor bulletin., 1913-10-18
CIGARMAKERS

Cigar Makers Union, No. 129, at
last meeting. adopted the following
resolutions in support of the coal min
ers in their strike in Colorado:
Whereas. A struggle is now being
waged between the United Mine
Workers of America and the coal cor
porations of Colorado; and
Whereas. The principal contention
in this struggle is recognition of the
union be it
Resolved: BY Denver Union. No
129, Of the c. NJ. /. u, that we re-
ioice in their efforts and congratulate
the miners for the inspiring struggle
they are waging for industrial union
ism; be it further
Resolved: That We pledge our
selves to give the widest possible pub
licity to the efforts being made b.
the miners to secure for themselves
a larger share of the wealth they Gre
ate, and TO do all that lies within our
power to promote their cause:
Resolved: That copies of these res
olutions be sent 10 the United Mine
Workers Journal, the press of Denver
and to Governor Ammons of Colo
rado.
United labor bulletin., 1913-10-18
Will Hold Big Mass Meeting
CONTINUED from mage IL

Continued from page ~
strike situation aavhfs heasv eadsu
strike situation. left Denver this week
for Washington. he said he would re-
port to Secretary of Labor Wilson
recommending a congressional inyes-
tigation. The coal operators refused
to receive him as a mediator and
showed him scant courtesy. Congress
man Keatinr. it is said. will introduce
resolution providing for this action
at once.
Secretary of State Pearce has urged
the governor to cancel the lease of
state school coal lands now operated
by companies fighting the union
miners, and he is in favor of the
state operating its own mines.
A special session of the state Legis-
lature to take up this matter is being
urged by many people throughout the
state.
United labor bulletin., 1913-10-18
MACHINISTS

Vice President Walter .Ames of the
International Association of Machin-
lists. who / as made his headquarters
in Denver for several months, has
gone to Detroit and Toledo. where lie
is expected to be located for some
tirie.
After returning to the eight-hour
day for about a week, the Moffat road
shops have again reduced the entire
shop force by 50 per cent.
This month local unions through
out the Jurisdiction are voting on
twenty-five referendum propositions.
at the last meeting Machinsts' I'm
ion, No. 81, donated. the equivalent
of cents per member to the strik-
ing copper miners in Michigan.
District Representative 3. F. Per-
iy left Wednesday for a trip over the
D. G. R. g. system.
United labor bulletin., 1913-10-18
BARRIERS

Business Agent ]. E. Connolly sent
the following telegram to General
Secretary Jake Fischer at Indianap-
oils. who was a"rooter" for New York
in the worlds baseball series. it be-
ing understood that all the losing
pitchers for the Giants are French
men, while the Philadelphia tossers,
are OF Irish lineage: "St. Patrick
drove the snakes, toads and frogs out
of Ireland. and harps of the Athletics
in commemoration of the event, drove
the Giants frog-eating pitchers out of
the box just to show they were still
loyal to the land of their birth"
Morris E. Miller of Sterling. who
was in the Philippine war. has been
granted pension with fourteen
years back pay. through the efforts
of Senator Charles S. Thomas.
David Oliver. member of the Den
yer local. died in Ouray of pneumonia
and his remains were shipped TO his
former home in Boston n. c. Clark.
recently OF the Major & Fleming shop,
has gone to Ouray to take the posi-
tion thus made vacant.
A meeting OF master and journey
men barbers was held Tuesday even
ing with the State BARRIERS Examin-
ing Board to confer upon a more rigid
examination of applicants for II
censeG. II is proposed that all BARRIERS
In Colorado shall measure up to a
high standard of efficiency.
International President Frank N
Noschang and General Secretary ia
cob Fischer viii visit Denver the lat
ter part of this month. They will be
met here by Delegate Ed Anderson of
Pueblo and proceed to the a. F. of L.
convention at Seattle.
Jimmy Martin has gone to Montrosc
to take a position with Fauber Bros.
c. c. McKehan. former secretary OF
the local BARRIERS Union. was pres
ent at Tuesday nights meeting and
had a happy reunion with the boys.
Mr.. McKehan is now interested in the
land business in British Columbia
and is said to be getting rich.
United labor bulletin., 1913-10-18
Painters Not Sustained
Ccontiued from Page ~

en- in excess of the legal limit
A feature OF the meeting was the
presence of three blind men from the
State Institute for the Blind. They
came to support n report of the Com
vestigation made on complaint of the
Broom Makers Union that the insti-
tute was installing improved machin-
cry. operated by sightseeing men. to
compete with the regular workers in
this trade. The blind committee was
opposed to this. as II prevented many
of them earning from 81 TO 81 per day
In the institution. This committee also
want Supt. !. A. Clandon removed.
as II is alleged he does not give the
inmates n square deal. The inyesti-
cation is to be continued.
Labor Day committee stated that a
final report would be made at next
meeting. as some tickets Were still
outstanding.
Delegates from the Musicians
Union reported the Isis and Iris the
aters were still unfair. as they re-
fused TO employ union musicians.
Walters Union reported that Pot
ter's restaurant at 1921 Champa
street had signed the union scale and
now had the house card.
The committee on recreation and
lectures was instructed to confer with
officers of the United Mine Workers
as to the holding of mass meeting
in Denver to petition Congress to
probe the coal strike situation in Colo
RADIO.
United labor bulletin., 1913-10-18
GOING TO BE SOME BALL.
Horseshoers' Union Making Plans for
Eclst Event.

The twenty-eighth annual ball of
Journeymen Horseshoers' Union No.
80 will be given Wednesday evening.
November u. at Marble hall. 1914
Cleveland place. Everything will
wear the union brand and it promises
TO be a recherche affair. Hopkins or
chestra will provide the musical pro
gram.
The committee in charge consist OF
r. p. Heron. chairman: J. ]. Dona-
hue. ]. F. Welsh. J. J. Holford. II. r.
kaufman. J. Parish. c. Beham. d.
Chrisman. f. Allen and William Muir
raw
United labor bulletin., 1913-10-18
MISCELLANEOUS.

The Following Are Union Estnbiish-
ments Doing Work fer the Trade
In the Department Specified.
Press Rooms. JobbinE.
Publishers Press Room. lS4o Stout
Bindins. Ruling. JobbinE.
Independent Bindery and Ruling
Room. 1870 Stout.
William Dieter, 1883 Champa.
Colorado Job Rulers. Co. Club Bldg.
Engraving. Jobbing,
Cocks Clark Co. Barclay Blk
Denver Engraving Co. 1915 fremont.
r. o. Bold;. l4so-se Lawrence.
smith Brooks, lTi1-47 California
Williamson -HRffner, ,4th 4 Arap.
StereetypinE. JobbinE,
Western Newsp. Union. 1924 Curtis
Smith Brooks. lT4l-47 California
K,lectrotyping. JobbinEt
r. o. Boldt. itso-ss Lawrence
smith Brooks. i7tl-4i California
Llnotyping. JohbIng,
Darlington Wiser. 1889 Champa
Fred c. Miller, Williamson Haffner
Bldg.
Western Newsp. Union. 1884 Curtis.
office OF Secretary. Allied PtG. Trades
:oS-eod Quincy BidE.. Tel. Champa ga.
United labor bulletin., 1913-10-18
NEWS OF LABOR UNIONS
(Continued from page 81

(Continued from page 50
coast from San Diego to Vancouver.
b. C.. comprising caulkers. ship car
penters. ship joiners and boat build
ers, are being chartered by the Unit
ed Brotherhood of Carpenters. These
local unions some years ago were at
tached to what was then known as
the lnternatiopal Shipwrights, Joiners
and Caulkers' Union of America, but
seeded from the international union
and formed the Pacific Coast Mari
time Builders Federation.
United labor bulletin., 1913-10-18
AFFILIATioN DEFEATED.
Brieklaye-s Decline to Come Under
Banner Of A. r. Of /.

The Bricklayers. Masons and Plas.
iererE' international Union has Just
taken a referendum vote on afnliation
with the American Federation OF La
Dor. The proposition was defeated by
a majority OF 5.G0I out Of 20.G5I votes
cast This represented about one
fourth OF the total membership OF s..
s5i. This would indicate very little
interest was taken in the matter. 1,
Is said the question VIII be taken up
again at the national convention to be
held in Houston. Tex. next January.
United labor bulletin., 1913-10-18

Williamson -Haffner. l4th & Arap. as
Wiser, Darlington. 1889 Champa. ~
WahlEreen Ptg- Co. 1874 Stout. Ia
Wepf. 2. Z. i1SS Champa. a.ss
Western Newsp. Union. 1884 Curtis. "a
World Pcs. Co. iSes Champa .14
Ward Pts. Co, SIS Acoma ..4s
United labor bulletin., 1913-10-18
The Following Printing Firms nre En-
tItIed to Use the Label I'm DenNeri


Alexander tN Meyer. So: Is,h.......46
Amer. Ptg. & Pub. Co. 1917 calif.. SIS
Baker Ptg Co. eo5 18th. s.
Barrett. Wallace. s27 Isth. az
Bisehoff. L. p. 1913 Curtis. .ss
Calhoun & Holmes. ssl 18th.
Carson- Harper Ptg. Co, 1886 Lawr.
Colo. Badge & y. Co. 1850 champa. so
Colo. Herald. 1929 Market rs
Columbia Ptg. Co, $40 18th. SO
Deal & Reed. 1905 Curtis. ...... ~
Denver Express. i445 Cherokee Isl
Denver Pub. Assn. 1886 Curtis. 40
Eames Bros, ls4s stout. II
Eastw ood- f<irch. p. Co. 1889 GLENN. II
Egan Ptg. Co. 1876 Larimer, ,......
Frat. Union OF America. SsT 18th. so
Frederick. John. 18th & Larimcr. iS
Globe Ptg. Co.. ls4s Caiih ......S2
Great wesrn Pub. Co. 1880 Arap. 10
Hoeckel. C. +, b. b. Co. 1888 nth.
Hotel Bulletin. 1888 Arapahoe. 49,. rs
Hirschfeld. 4. b, 1si{ 17th. SO
Inter. Fruit Journal. 1890 Champa. St
Kistier. W. H, sta. Co. 1887 Lawr.
Majestic Printers, 4ol Appel Bldg. ..Ss
MCGUIRE Ptg. Co. 1894 Curtis. ....16
Myers Ptg. Co. SIS Barclay Blk. as
Robinson. w, +. Ptg. Co. i5oS Arap. 6
RosenthRl. i4ie Lawrence 81
Rky. Mtn. Bank Note Co. 1884 Stout s
Smith Brooks Ptg. Co. 1Tti Calf. l
So. Denver Eye & Bull. s05 Bdwy. Sc
So. Denver Tribune. - Broadway. rs
Stott & Co.. ]. b. 1889 Champa. ~
Times Pub. Co. 1897 Champa. ......eS
Union Ptg. Co. isss-Si champa....
United labor bulletin., 1913-10-18

No one should be without a we'll
heated home during our long winter
mouths. Tn. Continental Sales Co. T5l-
- Gas a Electric building. viii Install
either n hot-watcr or steam heating
system In your home monthly
payment plan II Will cost you moth
Ing TO call and have them explain their
proposition to you. Why not do IL now
before cold weather sets in? Adv.
United labor bulletin., 1913-10-18
WHERE YOU CAN MEET THEM.

II you are looking for someone con
nected with the building trades OF
Denver or state OF Colorado. go to
the Building Trades Club. Club build
ing. on Arapahoe street. 4 center Of
labor information. Use the phone II
necessary. Adv.
United labor bulletin., 1913-10-18
BUILDING TRADES CLUB.

1t doesn't require a capitalist to be-
come member. Just show your card
as member OF one of the building
trades. Make a downtown home for
Yourself where you can meet your
friends Adv
United labor bulletin., 1913-10-18
OPEN TO ALL UNION MEN.

If you are a member of a labor or
ganization you are eligible to men,
bership in the Trade Union Benefit
Association club. It's a place worth
while. Second floor Quincy building
There's where you meet the people
you know.
United labor bulletin., 1913-10-18
THE BUILDING TRADES cLue

No. 1871 Arapahoe Street, Club Bldg,
All members of organized labor are
eligible and welcome. Make them a
call and you will be pleased, and
made TO feel at home. Adv.
United labor bulletin., 1913-10-18

We make loans. amount suited to
YOUR income and ability to pay in ..qual
payments. We make no charges and
accept no fees OF any kind except the
legal rate OF interest. per cent per
year. on the time OF loan. Economic
Co. 1Tl4 Champa. Adv
United labor bulletin., 1913-10-18

Since recovering from his recent ILL
ness The Bulletin editor has been in
vited TO three fried chicken dinners.
There still remain several open dates
and it promises to be a hard, cold
winter for labor editors.
United labor bulletin., 1913-10-18
TOLD In A
FEW LINES

The phone number of The Bulletin
is Main 1896. If you can't come. phone
in the news. We will do the rest.
United labor bulletin., 1913-10-18

Do you owe the loan shark or does
he owe your our business Is conf
DENTAL our Interest rate Is \ per cent
per year. Economic Co. i1i4 Champa-
United labor bulletin., 1913-10-18

President Charles H. Meyer of the
Western Federation of Miners left
headquarters In Denver a few days
go for scene of the copper strike in
Michigan.
United labor bulletin., 1913-10-18

p. F. Devault. president of the Mu-
sicians' Union and secretary to the
Public Utilities Commission. was an
interested visitor at the Trades AS
sembly meeting last Sunday.
United labor bulletin., 1913-10-18

Dick Croskey and Eli NJ. Gross
were not at the Trades Assembly
meeting There is a well grounded
suspicion they were at the Broadway
ball park to see Denver put one over
on Milwaukee. However. it is not
believed either smoked Osmondo
cigars
United labor bulletin., 1913-10-18

W. G. Stevenson of the Broom
Makers Union, who so efficiently per
formed police duty at City park dur
ing the summer. has been continued
in this position by Commissioner OF
Property Thum This will be pleasing
news to Mr. Stevenson's many
friends
United labor bulletin., 1913-10-18

Charles Hall. formerly business
agent of the Boiler Maker Union in
Denver. now connected with Portland
Mining Company at Victor, was here
last week on a visit and was well
coined by many friends.
United labor bulletin., 1913-10-18

Try Principe de Lees cigar for an
after-dinneT smoke Union made. Adv.
United labor bulletin., 1913-10-18
CASES TO BE HEARD

The cases of Frank NJ. Ryan. for
merly president of the International
Association of Bridge and Structural
Iron Workers. and 27 other labor lead
ers. found guilty OF conspiracy in the
dynamite trials" in indianapolis.
We're set for hearing In the United
States Court of Appeals in Chicago
for October 2S. % and so.
Each side VIII have day and n
half OF court time to present it's case.
United labor bulletin., 1913-10-18

We make loans. amount suited to
your Income and ability to pay In equal
payments. We make no charges and
accept no fees Of any kind except the
legal rate OF interest. s per cent per
year on the time OF loan. Economic
Co, l7ff Champa Adv.
United labor bulletin., 1913-10-18

Try a Principe de Lees for a good
smoke. Made in Denver Adv.
United labor bulletin., 1913-10-18

James Gray. member of the Boiler
makers and twelve years ago promi-
nent in the labor movement of Den
yer. now located at Decatur. H., was
in the city this week on visit. He
hunted up his old friends and was
made 10 feel like he would like TO be
back here for good