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United labor bulletin., 1914-11-28
A Tribute to the "Grdnd Old Man OF Labor

thry-four conventions OF the American Gu
Grafton of Labor of them Samuel 0opers mas
been chosen president majority OF them without oPPoS
He was OF the organization whlch starteu VIII"
about and has since that period to
grand membership approximating two and onea ios o m
liant trades 1t is record that speaks volumes " inc
great he ably represents
At the convention which close IN fhiadepha at
honoed by reelection by unani
the nearly delegates present was
distinct tribute the that during the strenuous se
covering president lett his station on numerous
TO enter debate floor and combat propositions that
support delegates Not only did they e-eect MIN
unanimously but increased salary $1,000 $500 per
Though differ with his views ana
policies at times all impeacabe honesty and integrity
Compers passed through the crucble OF public OPINION ana
has been pure gold and free from alloy lie has been
caoled by OF labor ana tod
for his sterling character and unfedgng fidelity to the
tolers the ably aud Tor whose cause
ready on the armor and lead the Sht
for right and justice.
nation as well day and he remains the plain
blunt cigarmaker
Compers poor material things but rich in the love be-
by OF American toiers 1t was
during the Nuhal investigation IN congress last year
that an agent representing National Association OF Manuac
bribe OF $4,000 and salary Tor
life greater voted him Philadelphia last week ne
w.id labor and permit
take his place His integrity was paramount
TO e reward eacherv The prosperity of the the fac
mills him than the comforts that
might through following less honorable course The con-
fidcnce of the toing him than life OF
Gompers is only credit TO the American laof
movement but he highest credit to the nation
he be spared Tor many
OF the American Federation OF Labor and con-
hold aot the banner of the trade union movement
United labor bulletin., 1914-11-28
Sane Judgment and Sober Action Necessary

During the industrial life and the welfare OF
the lbone will undergo crisis that is
tain Developments Therefore 1t is well Tor
of and awaiting developments III the nope
that good will result for the and its citizens rea
of who have been
troubles
months Bulletin believes without foundation in
the disastrous results OF this mode
OF coercion past there good for thinking will
be repeated.
While Wilson has given word that the federal
removed is generally believed they VIII go as
makes such Then If the state mi
ita General Chase made guards and
coal employees ordered duty the strike there
is likely to condition of affairs than existed when
Wilson soldiers here restore and preserve
peace Bulletin sincerely hopes those authority VIII not
Of the and comparatively lew OF
corporations have either faith
respect the Colorado National Guard organized IT has
proven strkebreakng and preserving body
controlled and directed by the mine operators
President Wilson has doubt gone the limit OF his constr
legal premises If to continue after the led
be through consideration OF the
and those who labor other industries
1t might as that having failed to OBJ
of laws enacted for their
lection realize than before that through
they hope obtain and maintain Just cond
labor and they will sustain their union in Colorado
governor how military satraPs ordered
to shoot them into subjectlon.
United labor bulletin., 1914-11-28
A SAD BLOW FALLS.

There is a blow about to fall that will certain
" hit father right where he lives. An ordinance
has been introduced in the City Council provid
ing for the abolishment OF the free lunch that
want to be served more less sumptuously,
and otherwise, by the purveyors OF liquid refresh
ments in their gilded thirst stacking emporiums
for 10 these many years. ! almost weep when
contemplate it, for it fine and aided the inner
and gave liquor something to work on be
sides the stomach. | knew it well for many years.
And ] remember the days, not many years
back, when had it not been for the kind hearts
and eye to the main chance of the rumsecrs it
would have been the bread line for mine. Work
understandable and occasional nickel hard
to borrow. Many poor devil has stayed the
panes OF hunger the free lunch counter OF
saloon and kept life in his poor carcass, and with
out price. But now in Denver it is to be no more
the in many other sections of the
try. 1t will take its way out before the final fall
OF the curtain | don't blame those engaged in
the saloon business for moving 10 do away with
it. The cost considerable and it is ques
ton il the advertisement paid in the long
The new order OF things will be rude blow to
some OF us. But in the end it will make for the
placing OF the saloons business basis, il VIC
are to have them. Gone but not forgotten.
United labor bulletin., 1914-11-28
WILL HAVE MEASURE.

Colorado is one Of the few states that has not
yet enacted workmen's compensation law. BE
fore the late election all the parties declared N
their platforms for the enactment OF such meas
ure and as it is now assured that the Republicans
will be in control OF the incoming general assem-
bly,, with large sprnllling OF Democrats it can
be safely assumed that there will be something
doing. 1t is understood that several bills have
been are being prepared to cover the subject
although none have yet been put out for perusal
Report has it that insurance companies have got
together and prepared bill which it can safely be
figured will provide for state insurance or
overlook any OF their interests. Probably the large
corporations will have one drawn according to
their views. Labor people most vitality inter
terested in this proposed legislation and the State
Federation OF Labor is on record as favoring 'nch
er ractment at this session. The time is growing
near for the meeting OF the state law makers. and
i, seems advisable that steps be taken to get into
action so that nothing will be slipped over. a
committee was appointed by the Eighteenth gen
cral assembly to investigate the systems Then in
vogue in the several states, but appropriation
was made for the work. A report was made. now
ever TO the Nineteenth general assembly and an
attempt made to have the committee continue its
work for ratification by the Twentieth. but the
amount provided for the work was cut out in con
e, ence, either on the plea of the state being roke
United labor bulletin., 1914-11-28
GETTING READY FOR SPRING.

The constant attacks being made on Commis-
s:oner of Property Otto Thum through several of
the papers, aided and abetted by some other in
terests, the forerunners of the fight be put
up against him next spring when the election for
his successor comes up, presuming that he will
he a candidate to succeed himself 1t has teen
decreed in certain quarters that he must go, and
it is believed that by starting the mud batteries
early the desired end can be accomplished. 1t mat
tiers not whether there Is any truth in tie allcga-
tons The thing to do is to hold him up i,eforc
the people as an awful example. Another ,eason
for starting out after his scalp is that he
Der of organized labor. and there are some who
believe that the November election was straw
that indicated the wind was uniavorabie for any
OF that faith holding any old kind OF office.
and is to be part OF the new order of things
dreamed out by those who enlisted 'or the
upon trades unionists in all ways. Otto Thus is
to be made the subject OF all the turmoil and his
nanny is to be secured in advance il possible
venture the opinion that they won't be able to get
him to lay down through the knocking; he IS some
fighter himself and gets his Dutch blood aroused
times. ] have never sang exactly in tune wih
Otto on some OF his IDEAS / have known him for
many years and fought with him and against him.
Perhaps he and would differ to the way he
runs his office. but do know that he is square
and honest man ] lived next door to him iof
several years In all that time ] never locked my
coal house door, nor did have the milkman wake
me up when he called so could take in the fluid
for the breakfast coffee Whenever he borrowed
anything he returned it. ! doubt il | could feel
safe in such close proximity with many OF his
detractors. if reports to be believed. He is
giving good administration OF his depart
ment any at city hall. and he always is OUT
in the open when anything comes up. 1t is my
opinion that these square shooters who are harp
ing about him and his office going to overdue
the thing. Another reason that they after him
is because he has given employment in official
pacity to many trades unionsts who are compc-
tent and good workmen and are conducting their
departments wisely and for the benefit OF the city.
The knockers want them out that the places
can be filled by pot house politicians who
fetch aud carry for their bosses without regard to
the public service | most respectfully suggest
that somebody will get a severe jolt when election
day rolls around, if this warfare is kept up and
that it won't be Otto Thum.
United labor bulletin., 1914-11-28
SOMETIME, SOMEWHERE.

You gave on the way n pleasant smile,
And thought no more about it,
IL chccred life that was sad the while,
That might have been wicked with
out it,
And so for the smile and fruitage fair
You'll reap crown sometime, some
where.
You spoke one day cheering word,
And passed to other duties;
IT warmed n heart, new promise
stirred
And painted a life with beauties.
And so for the word and silent prayer
You'll reap palm sometime, some
where.
You lent a hand to a fallen one,
A life in kindness given;
II saved soul when help was none,
And won II heart for heaven.
So, for the help you proffered there
You'll reap Joy sometime, somewhere.
United labor bulletin., 1914-11-28
CUT CHASE OUT OF THE GAME.

There is considerable published these days
about the withdrawal of the federal troops from
the coal fields and suppose it will take place in
due time, and not very far distant at that. The
militia has been under process OF reorganization
and the charge is freely made that companies
have been formed in the strike zones that are
strongly mpregnated with former gunmen and
mine guards that did so much to bring about the
past trouble. There have been promotions and
past trobule There have been promotions and
designations among the officers and men so that
it really looks if everything was being framed
to fill the fields with the state soldiers. And all
at the expense of the more or less dear people of
Colorado, who have about all the tax burden
upon them that they stand. But it is likely
that some of the million bond issue is not yet
spent and some one has itching palm Since
the United States troop have been in control there
has been peace and quiet. and the same could pre-
vail under the militia, if must have it. ii the
right people in charge. But it can not be
with Chase in control He has proven that he is
biased and can not in any way see that the strikers
have any rights are human beings. 1t may be
possible that the federal troops will remain irr
troll OF the situation until after Carlson takes hold.
1t would be wise to do If the incoming gov
ernor wants to do the fair thing and try to bring
industrial peace to Colorado, he will never allow
the militia to go into the field again with Chase
in command. Nor should Townsend, who is being
pushed for adjutant general by some interested,
land. He is worse. il possible than the eye doc
tor. Boughton is another one that should get the
AK. Undoubtedly there is some humane and sens
ibc man in the state guard that could be select
ed for the Job. who would do the right thing. But
! don't believe need the militia at all. Let
the governor bend his energies bring both sides
together This spirit is too much in the air.
What we want in this state is peace prosperity
can he given j chance 10 get on the job.
are told it is the way. The coal miners only
want chance to work, think and other
human beings do. The employers shouldn't
pect to things with high hand. 1t is rumor-
ed that Chase is preparing bill for adoption by
the legislature that will give him power to per
Secute any the charge OF treason, and If
he gets away with it. Colorado would be not half
As safe to live in for trades unonist Paris is
for a subject of the kaiser What everybody de
sires in Colorado is honorable industrial peace and
cessation of trouble No one wants it more than
the trades unionists, but they don't want. will
not stand for being driven from their unions. All
in all, the next few weeks will outline what is
coming the first OF the year. and whether Carl
sons administration will be for good or bad He
has a golden opportunity to make himself big
man and builder But he certainly will make
a bad start if he does not take the control OF the
militia OF the hands of Chase and his lls. and
apply the boot to that portion of their anatomy
that they the most.
United labor bulletin., 1914-11-28
Corporation Germs Need Strong Funigation

remarkable telegram sent by Governor Ammons
Carlson this week President Wilson and
Chairman Walsh urging United Commission In
Denver Tuesday, be
OF the nation affords fertile field for
Colorado The commission has visited
of the and where
would be leave the task
only half completed.
charged with the duty OF getting the root
and reporting remedy be applied posi-
BILE by the national lawmakers How its members can be charged
by implication with being distubers lett to be indicated
the first time by Messrs Ammons and Carlson.
They fear that the commission might in
society suddenly formed after
outgoing and chief
United labor bulletin., 1914-11-28
11e General Managers Corner

or through the desire OF some interested in
sparring for time. So nothing further has been
done and the committee don't know whether it is
dead or alive. There has been many changes in
the laws in force in various states the asst lew
years, and it is now believed that the experience
OF other states will be valuable in the framing of
law for Colorado A law is wanted tat will be
of value to all and fair to workman and employer
With Colorados labor laws enforced and a com
pensation law that will compensate and protect
and throw every safeguard around the toer and
force the employer to look after the safety OF his
nancial loss trades unionsts OF this state viii not
have expended their energy for nothing the past
few years
United labor bulletin., 1914-11-28
HOW SHE HANDED 1T TO HIM.

lie was wheeling through the coun-
try and, being very thirsty, called at n
farm house for glass of water. The
farmers pretty daughter offered him a
glass of milk instcad
Wont you have another glass1" she
asked as he drained the tumblor.
you are very good" he said, "but 7
am afraid ! shall rob you
ooh, no. We have so much more than
we can use ourselves that we are giving
IL to the calves all the time. ."-EN-
change
United labor bulletin., 1914-11-28
HIS NATIVE ELEMENT.

Alice and Belle met one afternoon and
were discussing their sweethearts.
"Alfred is spending the winter in the
South" said Belle, "and he has just sent
me the dearest little alligator you ever
saw"
"How lovely" replied Alice. But how
are you going to keep himT'
81 scarcely know" said the other,
'"but I've put him in Florida water until
I hear from Alfred. ed."-IIarper' Bazaar.
United labor bulletin., 1914-11-28
NOT THE FIRST.

Pat was the handy man for local
farmer. and in his charge was donkey,
which was kept TO amuse the children.
The donkey was following the farmers
wife round the yard the other day when
the farmer turned to Pat and said, 81
think that donkey is taking liking to
nv wife" "Oh," said Pat, Sure it's
not the first donkey that's took likin'
to her, sor." The farmer is now won
dering whether Pat was referring to n
previous donkey or himself.
United labor bulletin., 1914-11-28
ONLY HOME AT MEAL TIMES.

Get away from here or I'll call my
husband" threatened the hard faced
woman who had just refused the tramp
some food
"Oh, no, you won't" replied the
tramp, "becalise he amt home"
How do you know" asked the
woman.
Because" answered the man, as lie
sidled toward the gate, "a man who mar
ries woman like you is only home at
meal times. Dallas News.
United labor bulletin., 1914-11-28
THE BALD SPOT.

A child of two years, with bright
eyes and rougish mind, began sud
denly to CYCLE in church one Sunday
morning. Noticing the child watching
the back OF nodding deacon, the moth
or inquired into the cause OF such mer,
riment.
"oh, mamma" laughed the child, dat
mans head is peeking out at me
through hole in his ir."-National
Monthly.
United labor bulletin., 1914-11-28

1t is impossible for some men to be
satisfied John +. Freeze, convicted in
the West Side Criminal Court last week
of murder of his common law wife,
Rachel Freeze, is anxious to reach the
melting zone, and protests because the
jury did not bring in a verdict calling
for the death penalty instead of impris-
onment for life. District Attorney Rush
says he is willing to give Freeze an
other chance before jury that will
thaw him out.
United labor bulletin., 1914-11-28
SUPERIOR.

Little Nelly told little Anita what she
termed n little fib."
Anita-A fib is the same as a story,
and "a story is the same as a lie. >
Nelly-No, it is not.
Anita-Yes it is, because my father is
a professor at the university.
Nelly-I don't care if he il. My father
is real estate man and he knows more
about lying than your father does.
United labor bulletin., 1914-11-28

The American output OF death dealing
missiles has increased ] 900 per cent
since the European war began. Orders
for such enormous quantities of ammu-
milton have been placed in this country
by foreign governments that double day
and night shifts are employed in every
Eastern factory
United labor bulletin., 1914-11-28

Charges of neglect OF duty" are TO
be preferred against the New York
school teacher who went away OH leave
oi absence when her baby was born.
The intellect OF the New York school
board must be in kind OF twilight
sleep
United labor bulletin., 1914-11-28

President David Starr Jordan OF Le-
land Stamford University figures it out
that this European war is an econom-
ical proposition by reason of numbers
involved and up-to-date killing
machines. Whereas in previous great
conflicts il cost an average OF $4,000
to kill soldier, the expense in the
present carnage has been cut to 10000
per man.
United labor bulletin., 1914-11-28
NOTHING NEW.

A reporter was interviewing Thomas
A. Edison.
"And you, sir he said to the invcn-
tor made the first talking machine ?"
NO" Mr.. Edison replied; "the first
one was made long before my time-orit
of a rib. lid Bits.
United labor bulletin., 1914-11-28
MORE CONVENIENT.

Docs q certain sublimated and objec-
tive altruism ever move your"
mo: we generally use n couple of
big motor s."-Excbange
United labor bulletin., 1914-11-28
HISTORICAL PROOF.

Shea provcrb says that fruit is gold
in the morning and lead at night, mem
ing that it's bad for one in the evening,
! suppose.
IIc-That's right Look at the trou.
BILE Adam got into by eating mn apple
after Eve.-Boston Transcript.
United labor bulletin., 1914-11-28

1t is reported that the kaiser is to
lose his decoration i'll the Order of the
Garter, given him by the king OF
England. But We suppose he can find
something else TO hold up his royal dips
nifty or his royal socks, whichever il
may he that the said decoration is used
for
United labor bulletin., 1914-11-28

Eleven men. SIX Americans and five
Mexicans. will be hanged in the Ari-
zona penitentiary at Florence in one
day, December 49, for murder. The
people OF that state pronounced their
doom by voting against the abolish
ment OF the death penalty on Novem-
Der ,. Governor w. p. Hunt announces
that he will not interfere.
United labor bulletin., 1914-11-28

In the army OF the German crown
prince field newspaper has been start
ed which has become very popular. The
editors and printers are soldiers.
United labor bulletin., 1914-11-28

From reports emanating from the
scene of the Eastern front we should
judge that mayhap it may yet be Retro
grad.
United labor bulletin., 1914-11-28

James O'Connell, second vice presi.
dent: 1T would prove serious mis-
take to continue agitating the Congress
to create II larger army and navy. In
fact l saw letter sent out to subordi-
mates by high government official or
dering further recruiting. Militarism is
wrong, reactionary, burdensome and at
variance with civilized society"
United labor bulletin., 1914-11-28

Riga, Russia. yearly imports ngricul.
tural machinery worth over $l2,00O,0O
United labor bulletin., 1914-11-28
u. S. Does Not Need
Larger Army and Many

During the A. +. of l.. convention in
Philadelphia last week the movement
for militarism in the United States was
condemned. Here are some of the state
ments made by those who spoke on the
subject:
Samuel Gompers, president A. F. of
L.: Il am emphatically, uneompromis-
ingly opposed to any scheme to enlarge
the United States army and navy. 1
stand by the report of the executive
council to the American Federation of
Labor convention and reiterate the opn-
ion that those who wish to abolish war
must lose no opportunity to implant the
ethics of humanity, and to make the
sacredness of human life a part of the
thought and action of the nations"
James Duncan, first vice president:
1T would prove a serious mistake to
continue developing the military estab.
lishment. We now see that constant
arming for war in Europe has precipi-
tated the greatest conflict of all ages
a catastrophe that will perhaps require
centuries to recover from. 1t stands to
reason that where a man loads himself
up with revolvers, dirks and other muir
derous instruments he is bound to get
in trouble. 1t is just so with nations"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-18
ALLIES DEFENCE
(Continued from First Page,

plan seems to be to attack the Russian
center in the hope of drawing their
wings from East Prussia and Gracow.
In the former region the Russian
report a further advance toward the
Cumbinnen-Angerbur line in the
north. but they have not been able TO
dislodge the Germans from the pas.
sages of the Mazurian lakes.
In Galicia the troops of Emperor
Nicholas are driving the Austrians
southwark and westward and have en-.
gagged their rear gurds at Dukla. at
the foot OF the Carpathian mountains.
There was an unofficial report today
thatCracow was burning. but this has
not been confirmed.
The Servians and Montenegrins con.
tinue TO fall back before larger Aus
trian forces. II is stated from Vienna
that Belgrade again Is about to be
attacked
Fighting In South Africa.
General Botha. commander OF the
Union OF South Africa forces again has
been engaged with General De Vets
reoel commanders. but the final result
OF the battle Is not yet known. Appar.
entity General DE Wet. who gave the
British so much trouble i'm the South
African war before he was finally can
tured. Is proving a thorn in the side OF
MS old comrade. Botha. for, although
part OF his commando has been can
tured. General DE Wet seems TO keen
out OF the hands of his pursuers
The action Of the steamer BERLIN q
FORMER North German Lloyd liner.
"nich was converted into a cruiser
IN uenoerately entering the harbor of
irohdhJem. Norway. and interning. Is
something OF mystery here. n Is
presumed she was acting as a conway
ior German submarines and was beinS
watched by the allies warships.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-11-18
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