United labor bulletin., 1914-07-04
THE OPTIMISTIC
PHIL OSOPHER

ways wide-open door of The Bulletin
office Monday afternoon and hesitated
for moment to survey the force faith
fully at work. She appeared to have
mission to perform, but seemed per-
picked as to the safest way to proceed
Advancing to the General Managers
desk, which stands nearest the point of
entry, she cast ,wistful eyes upon this
august parsonage; but he was SO busily
engaged counting up a row of figures
representing real money-on the books
that even mild filtration could not be
initiated. Then she gracefully tangoed
back to where Foreman Ropkey was ad-
justing new ejector blade on the lno-
type; but this did not appeal to her
retiring and modest disposition. At this
point tired feeling seemed to come over
her and she reposed for short time on
his newly laundered Underhill overalls.
1t was evident that her soul hungered
for sympathy and one who would un-
grudgingiy extend solace to her in the
hour of need, and this was not forth
coming from either the c. NJ OF the
busy foreman. Then she spied the OPP
timistic Philosopher over in his quiet
corner, surrounded by n cheerup atmos-
phere. Her face lit up like a Pixies
Peak sunrise ,as she proceeded in his
direction, jumped upon his desk and be-
gan to rearrange the loose pages of copy
being turned out for the linotypist. The
o. p. gathered her up tenerly and de-
posted her gently in the waste basket,
amid the poetry and essays of aspiring
though perhaps misdirected contributors
No objection was made to this process.
for she Immediately busted herself in
adjusting the discarded manuscripts to
meet her comfort. And the o. p pro-
ceeded to grind out copy, surrounded as
ever by the aforesaid cheerup atmos-
phere. She was only a maverick, brin-
die cat, and later, when the o. p. turned
around in his easy chair to ascertain
the cause for the unusual commotion in
the waste basket there were five cats
instead of the one lately deposited
there, and The Bulletins family had
been increased by this measure. OF
course it was wise cat. for she had
sized the o. p. up as a kind-hearted
batchelor who would supply her wants
carry milk from the restaurant and ward
off prowlers. What to do with the un-
solicited family is the puzzling question
Pussy and kittens are doing well and
may be had for adoption by anyone who
will give written guarantee 10 provide
as bountifully for them as has the o. p
up to this date.
Louis =. DE Mouehe is native OF
France, where he served in the army and
was an officer of rank before coming to
this country. When he became a citizen
of the United States he filed his mill
tary papers at Washington. and they
were properly recorded. Later he came
to Colorado, locating in Trinidad. work
ing at his trade as cigarmaker and
taking prominent part in the labor
movement of that city. His recent re-
moval to Denver was being discussed
the other day when Organizer William
Diamond told the o. p. Of how General
John Chase apologized to De Mouche ut
suggestion of the national war depart
ment. Some time after Chase had de-
clared martial law in the Trinidad dis
trict the Trades and Labor Assembly
desired to hold a parade in dedicating its
new home. A committee was appointed,
with DE Mouche chairman, to request
necessary permission from the com
manding general. As the Frenchman ap-
preached he saluted Chase, as is custom
ary with man who has had military
service. The tin soldier general immedi-
ately grew very wroth, evidently think
ing De Mouche was making fun of him.
and ordered his arrest instanter. with
| confinement in the bullpen. The prison.
| ct WAS SOON Itieased ana ne tOOk the
| matter up with the military authorities
at Washington, which resulted in sug-
gestion to Chase that he apologize to
De Mouche. and this was followed with
| a. meekness as noted as was his pre-
vious rudeness. So that Louis has the
credit OF being at least one "dcspised
union labor foreigner" as the Lawan-
orders designate them, to whom the ad-
| jutant general of the state humbled his
military epaulets in the dust. so to
speak, and made humble apology
Pueblo citizens gave emphatic indorse-
ment to commission form of govern
ment at a special election held Tuesday.
By vote OF 5,2l0 to $3.50 they refused
to displace the present three commits
sioners and re-establish the old mayor
| form with n board of aldermen. In a
way this indicates what would happen
/ in Denver should the former machine
gang endeavor to upset the present sue
cessful commission government which.
though faulty in spots. Is far ahead of
the previous PLAN In Pueblo some OF
those who had lost soft political jobs
when tn. commissioners took charge,
sought to restore the old order and Sc.
cured sufficient signatures to petitions
for a special election. but only half OF
those who signed voted that way. all OF
which proves that most people have
honest convictions and will vote them
when put to the test. This no doubt set.
ties the question in Pueblo for all time
and weakens the prospects for similar
movement in Denver. Commission gov
ernment is making good in Colorado
cities, as it has in all other communities
when introduced with honest intent.
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