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United labor bulletin., 1913-09-13
General President John P.
White in Denver
Walsenburg and Trinidad Miners Join
ing the Union; Mother Jones to
Address Mass Meeting

The termination OF the Southern coal
situation will be reached next week
when representatives of all the coal
miners unions OF Colorado Will as
sembie in Trinidad. This meeting
will act upon the strike situation. The
entire forces of the United Mine Work
ers' OF America have been concen-
trated in Colorado.
John p White. general president. ar
rived in Denver Wednesday and was
in consultation with the state officers
at headquarters in the German-Ameri-
can Trust building as to the situation
in this state He will remain in Den
yer until some agreement is reached
In the Southern field.
Frank ]. Hayes. first vice president,
who has been In Colorado Tor some
time stated TO The Bulletin. Thurs
day. that indications pointed TO sat
isfactory settlement. However. II
the issue was forced. the miners are
now in position TO make a fight that
would end in victory.
Last Sunday night in walsenburg
2s2 miners came forward and yoiun-
tariiy Joined the union In Aguilar
and Trinidad men working in the
mines are joining the union In large
numbers.
Sunday night Mother Jones' Will
address mass meeting OF miners and
citizens in Trinidad at Central Park.
The Mother always arrives on the
scene OF action at the psychological
moment.
on Saturday evening Frank J. Hayes
Will address a meeting OF miners in
waisenburg From this time on the
officers OF District No. 10 VIII devote
their attention to the situation in the
Southern coal fields.
The following letter has been ad-
sdrcssed TO the coal operators:
Dear sir-For many years the min
,ers of Colorado have been desirous OF
SWorkinE under union conditions. and.
rs you no doubt know. have made this
desire known on innnumcrahle occa-
slons, a large number OF them being
discharged because of their wishes in
this respect
While we know your past policy
has been one OF keen opposition to the
union, We are hopeful at this time
that YOU will look at this matter in n
different way and will meet with us
In Joint conference for the purpose OF
amicabiy adjusting all points at Issue
In the present controversy. We are
no more desirous of a strike than you
are. and Il seems to us that we owe IL
10 our respective interests. ms well as
the general public. to make every
honest endeayor 10 adjust our differ
ences in an enlightened manner.
II ought to be evident TO yourself
and associates that Colorado cannot
stand alone in opposition TO our move
mcnt The operators of Wyoming.
Montana. Washington. Oklahoma.
Kansas. Arkansas. Missouri. Texas
and Iowa. embracing all the import
ant coal producing states west of
the Mississippi river. have been work
ing under contracts with our union
for years. and it goes without saying
that the operators in the above-men-
toned states-who once held the
same opinion concerning our union
that you now seem to hold-nre at
this time well satisfied with our or
United labor bulletin., 1913-09-13
PUEBLO WATERS ORGANIZED.

J. p. Mckinley. national organizer
for the National Alliance of Cooks,
Walters and Bartenders. has been a
busy scout during the past two weeks.
In Pueblo he organized union of
cooks and walters with charter mem
bership of thirty-five. Then J. p.
travelled down to Ration, \. NJ. got the
boys and girls together and fomned
The first union OF the order ever es-
tablished in New Mexico.
United labor bulletin., 1913-09-13
eoILERmAkeRs GET AGREEMENT.

ST. Louis.-After having been in ne
gotiations with the Employers for over
two months. the Boilermakers have
secured an agreement, which provides
for an eight-hour day for inside work
nine hours for the outside. and a Sat
urday half-hoiiday. For the first time
the Helpers have received recognition
In the shape OF minimum wage of
2Ti@ cents per hour. The agreement
covers all shops except ons-..---sz4-.---
United labor bulletin., 1913-09-13
Cooperative Laundry Installed.

The cooperative laundry. organized
as result of the strike of laundry
workers in Tacoma. Wash, has sue
ceeded In installing machinery and
starting operations. The stock was
oversubscribed and the management
has the utmost confidence in the fu-
ture of the venture. 1t is expected
that with this one laundry. all the
girls who are out on strike will be
employed and that it will pave the way
to the organization of all the other
laundries in the city.-I.abor Clarion.
United labor bulletin., 1913-09-13
POST SPEAKS TO THE FUTURE.

The human mind is subject to many
influences. 1t may be controlled by
flattery. by pleading, by deception. or
by reasoning, but never by force.
Kings have attempted it. and religious
bigots have tried it, but always in
vain.
United labor bulletin., 1913-09-13
Commissioner Of Finance Llalr J. Pitcher
Charged With Violating Eght-Hour Law
sTEAMFITTeRs CONFIDENT.

Worcester. Mass.-With the settle
ment of several small shops the Off
GERS OF the Steamfitters' Union, which
organization went on strike for in
creased wages and a shorter work
week, feel it will be only a question
Of short time when a settlement will
he reached in most, if not all, of the
shops
United labor bulletin., 1913-09-13
Union Miners Will Assemble in Trinidad
Monday to Vote on the Strike Question
JOINT BOARD SAYS HOW.

So you moy know. the joint board
of Cooks. Walters and Bartenders held
a session Friday night and appointed
committee to visit the various organ
izations in the city and vicinity to ac-
quaint them with the union card. it
is expected that some results will
come from the efforts.
United labor bulletin., 1913-09-13
FORD is a GOOD MAN.

There has been no race suicide in
the modest home Of Cornelius J. Ford
at Hoboken. y J.. whom President
Wilson has appointed government
printer. a family group picture in
this months Inland Printer shows a
healthy looking outfit OF four girls and
four boys.
United labor bulletin., 1913-09-13

Dan Snyder has been elected secre-
tary of Stone Masons' Union No. IL.
His address is p. o. Box 6S. This
union meets the second and fourth
Thursday night in the Club building.
United labor bulletin., 1913-09-13

Don't fear the fellow that knocks
behind your back. He is coward
and harmless. but look out for the
fellow that .ells you what he thinks
about YOU to your face: he usually
means business.
United labor bulletin., 1913-09-13
Should the Schools Teach Labor?
By RICHARD E. CROSKEY

published book gue,e schools issue
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-10
TUT! TUT

Representative Mann ia convinced that there
are no corrupt men "on the floor Of the house.
hut there is a plentiful supply OF towards
Yea verify! The persistent refusal OF congress
TO correct the conclusively demonstrated mistake
OF abolishing the army canteen is In itself con-
yincing evidence that the average congress
man Ia morally as invertebrate as a jeilyfsh is
physically Norfolk Virginan-Pilot.
Tut. Tut! All men not towards Just be-
cause they do not agree with the other fellow
When has II been "concIusivey demonstrated"
that the abolition OF the army canteen was
mistake? 1t would be Just as fair to accuse
of cowardce the army officials who advocate
the return of the army canteen because they
have been unable to prevent the men under
their charge from leaving the military reserva-
ton TO return bowling drunk. Why not keep
the dfuHkards- In barracks where-they~ cannot
secure any liquor?
The question is most difficult one and one
that will never be settled II opponents are to
substitute epithets for argument Calling the
other fellow fool or coward does not prove
anything.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-10
SPEAK OUT.
purposes.

The present campaign for State offices is one
of the quetest held In Virginia for years. Only
recently have the candidates begun to give any
they should be preferred over others for place.
Quiet personal work may be the best kind of
political work 1t may secure more votes for
the candidates and bring more of them out to
the polls and no one be sharply criticised
for resorting to 1t. The Virginidn however. con-
fesses that it is partial to the policy of direct
appeal from the hastings. 1t believes it better
that candidates should stand up before crowd
of voters and tell them just why they wish to
be elected, just why they think themselves
fitted to perform the duties OF the office to
which they aspire; just what they expect to do
II elected In the present campaign few know
lust what IT, Is all about Why does Attorney
General Williams think he should be reelected?
Why do Mr. Cumming and Mr. Pollard think he
should not be reelected? Is there any reason
why Mr. Machen or Mr.. Wendenburg Mr..
Ellyson should be nominated for lieutenant
governor, except that each wants the Office? Is
Mr.. Brown superior to Mr.. Koiner or is Mr..
Koiner a better man for commissioner Of agri-
culture than Mr.. Brown? II so, why?
Let us have your reasons for aspiring to Office.
gentlemen. Some OF you have had something to
say but let us hear more. All OF you want
the place That Is matter of course, but why
do you want 1t and. why should anyone vote
for you?
Gum shoe work." as 1t is known In political
parance Is not necessarily censurable. There
Is some very legitimate work that must be done
quietly and secretly, but with 1t all should
be open, clear and bold announcement to the
public OF platform and argument. That can
be done on the hustings and through the press
and by means OF letters and pamphlets. Little
of Il has been done. but there is time enough
for open appeal to the people.
Tell the people. Mr.. Candidate. why they
should vote for you.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-10
7. |. A. HOLDS
DAY OF FASTING
ALL-DAY SERVICES WELL AT
TENDED -- INTEREST IN
STATE CONFERENCE.

The Woman's Temperance League
Of America observed its quarterly day
of fasting and prayer at the head
quarters. IL South Third street, yes
terday. Mrs. w. p. Longworth was
the leader. and arranged the program.
which was carried on continuously
from 10 o5clock In the morning TO 5
o'clock in the afternoon.
Dr. Olive Ingersoll. Miss Davies,
Mrs. John Lindsay. Mrs J. l. Wilt
shire. Mrs. Eustace. Miss Van Houten.
Miss Elizabeth Hudgtns. Miss Susie
Young, Mrs Hester Miss Mamie
Bates and Mrs. G. M. Jobson and
others also took part.
The Wednesday afternoon prayer
service at headquarters of the organi-
zation are held regularly each week.
lasting one hour.
The league Is very much encouraged
because OF the enthusiasm OF it's MEM
bers in regard to the midsummer
conference to be held at Madisonville
July 31st to August LIST. Attorney
General Williams will deliver the eve
ming address. A large delegation Is
expected from the leagues from all
over the State.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-10

In this discussion The only question Is as to
the justification of the wanton and bitterly
offensive attack made by the Times-Dispatch
upon good and honorable men, without discrim-
ticals holding responsible public offices We
contended that the frank. manly and honorable
course for any newspaper which believed what
the Times Dispatch asserted was 10 specify the
men who dishonest and thereby exempt
the innocent and the upright from its sweeping
Indictment That our contemporary has not yet
done. If II accuses us of venomous and per-
sonal attack upon the Times Dispatch 1t cannot
support its charge from our expression. We
simply quoted and commented upon that paper $
own undened utterances In a legitimate and
temperate manner. We have made no assault
upon the Times Dispatch other than reputation
of it's Incorporate and reckless charges may
be regarded.
We insist that the real issue shall not be
beciouded by this ingenious attempt to divert
liz. The Times Dispatch reminds us of an old
quack doctor who could cure nothing but fits
II a patient was otherwise i'll the quack would
give him fits and then cure the fits. Our con-
temporary accuses its critics of de- ending the
fee system and proceeds to denounce them for
an imaginary offense, when as a matter OF TACT
1t has evaded the real issue in the case 1T mas
evaded a response to the criticisms OF half q
dozen papers because its editorial that evoked
these criticisms is ndefensible, a fact which It
admits by its failure to defend 1t or to accept
the challenges of newspapers as reputable as
any in the country. Who. for instance, is the
Iarch-thug of the punderbund to whom 1t re-
ferred? What legislators have proved craven
tools of the plunderbund. as 1t charged? Its
charge and denunCiation are general, specifying
no that he could be identified. is this
just to the innocent even II II be admitted that
any many guilty.
in conclusion we would say to the Times Dis
patch that If it be honestly Jealous in its pro-
fessed desire to secure a repeal OF the Zee sys-
TEN its tactics of indiscriminate denunciaton
of officials and legislators is well calculated to
delay to injure and to defeat the cause in which
it Processes such zeal. In a word. our contem-
porary is developing into such common scold
that nobody pays any more attention to its
maunderngs and querulous complaints than
would be given to doty old woman-Danville
Register
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-10
INVESTIGATE.

If the fire fighting apparatus of Richmond Is
In need of improvement; II there Is something
wrong with the system; If the water pressure
Is too small-if In fact, for any reason the city
OF Richmond is not as we'll protected as 1t
should be- steps should be taken Immediately to
correct 1t.
1t is the duty of the city authorities to in
vestigate and to find the nature of the trouble
II any exists Having found the trouble the
remedy should be found and applied.
The Viroinian thinks Mayor Ainslie has taken
the proper course in asking for committee to
investigate There may be trouble somewhere
and on the other hand the reports OF the dehcien-
cies NAV he exaggerated There Is no need,
however, to take chances
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-10
GOVERNOR PAROLES
YOUNG WHITE MEN
CONDITIONAL PARDON FOLLOWS
ON HEELS OF SENTENCES IN
HUSTTNGS COURT.

Tried. convicted. sentenced and
pardoned within a period OF twenty
four hours was the unusual experience
that has befallen N. l. Jones and
Ernest A. Overly, two young white
men,
Overly was found guilty OF grand
larceny Tuesday in the Hastings court
and sentenced to one year In the PEN
itentiary. He stole some tewelry from
the suit case of woman traveller
checked at the news stand at Byrd
street station. Jones was convicted
OF breaking into dwelling Of
Thomas Atkinson, and received n SEN
tence of six months in the City Jail
Both cases were laid before Cover
nor Mann Yesterday and the exccu-
tive granted each a conditional par
don. Overly is to return to the home
of his father in Patrick coanty and
remain there a free man as long as
he behaves himself. and Jones ts par
doned on the condition that he never
touch another drop Of liquor. Both
the young men are under twenty
five years Of age.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-10
PEOPLES FORUM
The War Is Over.

To the editor OF The NirgInlan:
Sir--On Flag Day Secretary Daniels deiN-
cred speech in Boston on the glories or oid
Glory" The secretary declared that the stars
and Stripes were always the symbol of love or
humanity and love of liberty.
He did not mention a time when the nag was
n symbol of a war OF invasion and coercion of
sovereign States but we will not debate TINS
point for perhaps the secretary Is too well re-
constructed to admit that the Old North state
ever had any sovereignty to defend.
We wish to remind Mr.. Daniels however, that
this same most beautiful flag was the syfnooi
of a war conducted against private property.
against women and children, against institutions
of learning. -
We would suggest to the secretary tnat kind
silence" would be more becoming from a North
Carolinian than the sort of gaff he has handed
out to tickle the of a. Boston audience HIS
own countrymen will be seriously inclined TO
suspect him of insincerity.
Respectfully, -
w. K MCCOY.
Gum Springs Va July q, 1913.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-10
Slightly Incautious OF Speech.

Our friend, the vice president. is running the
risk Of talking too much. While II is true that
long legislation may affect the business of
the country business men will have representa-
tives in Washington, and will spend money in
an effort to prevent legislation hostile to their
interests and while he says this Is legitimate
long nothing unlawful Is done, the manner
OF his saying this and the time OF his saying
this not likely to promote the best inter-
ests OF the country The lobby investigation
is being made by the body which he pre-
sides and 1t may embarrass that body for him
to be going about expressing opinions the
subject matter of the investigation. especially
as he has the deciding vote in case of tie. If
Mr.. Marshall would conhne himself to discuss
ing the comparative merits of hotel and family
living he would be on safe ground, and If he
kept up his record he would say spicy
and forcible things the subject. and might
promote a return to housekeeping the part
Of many families that have abandoned it for
hotel life.-Staunton Leader
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-10

to do In any court The accuser must come with
clean hands We think too, The Vfroinion, as
a matter of public right and In defense of a
public body, was justified in printing conspi-
ciously Mr.. Lands defense and challenge
II appears to us that the 7imes,Dispdtch has
put itself In ridiculous position before the peo-
pie of this State. Posing as "a magnificent
martyr, 1t cannot prove Its own sincerity.
Boldly charging corruption and weakness against
the general assembly, of Virginia 1t cannot offer
an atom Of evidence 1t bleats like a sheep
when in response to It's own rough and ruthless
dealing 1t is handled roughly 1t puts itself up,
TO its own imagination, hero. warrior. leader
and martyr, while, when we get down to the
solid facts, IT rs small boy in paper cap,
riding corn stalk horse, waving stick sword
and shouting and charging against imaginary
foe Or 1t Is Don Quixote squirting hard his
lean and reluctant steed against entertainments
and foes existing in his imagination and crazed
conceptions.
To the ring organs" In Blackstone. Irvington.
Danville and elsewhere The Richmond Vir0inian
can give word Of comfort in their sore tribula
ton under this somewhat belated assault by
our neighbor Let them get In their minds the
picture OF a nice enthusiastic boy bestriding
corn stalk horse and slashng sayagely. as he
galops headlong along at the stripped stalks
about him. That is the glory Of the imagina
ton. 1t is the daily work of the TimesDispatch
The fee system will be corrected where 1t
is wrong. probably by the next session of the
general assembly. The subject will be presented
to the body In a sane and definite way. 1t will
not be considered by Virginia legislators
improVised crusade battle of the magma
ton undertaken for newspapers and advertising
purposes
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-10
LUCKY NUMBER
AWAITS NEXT ONE

The handsomely. enameled license
number 7T17 awaits the next pur-
chaser of an automobile at the Office
Of the secretary OF the Common
wealth. CHIEF Clerk J. M. Hayes, Jr..
Issued No. 7776 yetcrday.
Il thought we were through with
this licensing business. said Mr..
Hayes yesterday, when we got up
to 1900, but still they come. and az
II Ia an indication Of increasing pros
perity suppose ought not to reg
lister n kicE. Anyhow, the next pur.
chaser of an automobile gets the
luck number-7777--whiI viii GER
tainly be = safeguard against acct
dents" M
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-10
anne into print again. II this is the

name into print again. II this 10 the
only way in which Mr. Fowler can accom-
plsh that purpose he is probably satisfied. 1t
was Mr.. Wilson who by carrying New Jersey for
the Democrats. put Mr.. Fowler out of public life,
and 1t is only fair that through Mr.. Wilson that
gentleman should get his name before the pub
lie again The incident is small one and II
Mr. Fowler Is content others may be also, but
as Mr. Fowlers constituents have decided that
they care no further for his services In cangress
the country will try to get along without him
and congress will seek to enact currency legis-
ation without his assistance. Mr.. Fowler could
not get what he wanted In this line while in
out of 1t.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-10
AN Ex'S COME BACK.

Former Congressman Fowler. of New Jersey,
had very good currency bill to offer as a
substitute for the Adrich bill few years ago,
but that does not qualify him for the position
OF the only currency expert in the country.
Fowler is one of the most violent critics OF the
Glass Owen bill and has challenged President
Wilson to a debate on the currency question.
President Wilson. of course. will not accept
the challenge. but through the means of 1t
ex-Congressman Fowler managed to get his
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-07-10
TIT RSDAY. JULY 10, 1919.
Letthe Virginian F ollow You

III you are going away, either TO the sea-
shore. the mountains or the country, let
y THE NIR6iNiaN follow you.
Remember there viii be no extra charge
ana you viii be able 10 keep up with the
happenings in your home town. All you
nave 70 do IL 10 call phone Madison 1883
ana tel us where you are going. and your
paper Will be there ny the time you are.
DO 1T NOW,