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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-07-11
CHILD LABOR

In this issue are running as special article a.
speech made by Pauline M Newman general organizer
Of the Garment Workers Union the Menace of Child
Labor. 49,.
Upon receipt of this article from the National Child
Labor Committee also received from Department
OF Commerce, Bureau Of the Census the following in
teresting figures on child workers." -.
Inc total number of children of both sexes engaged
IN ganful occupations, between ages of 10 and is
during 1910 1,990225, to oneffth of the
total number OF children between those ages. OF this
number 637,086 female. In 1900 the number am,
ployed was 1,75o,17s, and in 1880 1885,.
This increase in the total number Of child workers
Is attributed to the increase children engaged in
agricultural pursuits The number children emn,ovad
A pursuits is said have decreased
ms decrease amountingto 12s,2s6 or 1873 per cent
s. tnlld labor should make this nation blush with
shame: 70 think OF a land employing little children
wnen there Is constant reserve army Of
OF close to 100000 bodied men shond ,oaLa -
hide our faces from :sayase,and barbarous peoples
story is told Of Indian cheftain being Kan
through one OF the cotton factories on trim
Inere Ne saw the human-like machines spinning thon
OF yards of threads and those machines tended nv
little children Of tender age Upon being asked what i'm
pressed MIN most in that mill he answered.
without hesitation, THE little child at work And ~
many OF us are proud Of our civilization =.
True we have made wonderful progress in tho mann
securing or machinery, ETC., but the ~
macnlnery Is the smallest part progress The real
measure OF that progress is uses We make of
inventions Where We have allowed manufacturers 10
use tnose inventions to enslave children and
vat'on wages on the plea of competition then our
progress has been in name only: I- - -
Some day let us hope this ton viii rio. .h,u. =.
dodge Of the Southern democrat Of state rights
and enact drastic preventing child i. ~
throughout the breadth of the United States 5. Il
%.jt..@.. u,
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THE MINIMUM WAGE.


"A man must always live by his work and his wages
must Us least be sufficient to maintain him. said
Adam Smith in 1776.
~ Minnesota through the minimum wage board has
arrived at subsistence wage for girls as being $S71
An effort is being by the board to recommend
minimum wage Of 50 per week This is a bare suosis-
tence wage properly called minimum wage and not
to be confused with a living" wage.
There are those however, in the state who are
eager to place the minimum below the recognized sub
sistence Not being brave the Tories in Massa-
chuses plea being made behalf Of those poor
girls who not worth SO per week.. They have sud-
denly quite socitous Of their girls This
objection might weight it not for the fact
that it is these worthless girls, socaed who make up
the greater part of the working stan. Wages being
made conform with that standard.
1t is true that here and there some girls be dis
charged. This is likewise when dull
and often times when efficient machinery is intro
duced. This "dscharge" however only be temper
ary, except in the case of mentally and physically de-
hcient, who should be otherwise cared for. The read
justmen which would necessarily follow would not only
be beneficial to the individual, but also society.
We prohibit. by law, an employer from engaging
girls and women excessive hours under nnsanitary
conditions matter of public policy and social better
nnent It is equally against public policy: to allow an
employer to her wages insufficient properly
feed, clothe and shelter her <"@"7
!; To the employer OF humane policies: such q law
should be real benent SINCE If properly enforced 1t
would compel the Sweater" to up to standard
and place competition higher basis.
Undoubtedly other problems will arise with the
adoption and enforcement such law These problems
be better met they arise than as they may be
anticipated - - = .%:
1.-The interests Of society requires the pay
ment Of living wages all workers. except possibly
children learning trades and detectives who must be
treated as wards of the state" says Prof seager.
The adoption of such law will mean an increase
IN the health and efficiency of those employed such
wages and 1t will put stop to exploitation by graspng
employers.
1t would be we'll all to take these items
under careful consideration By doing there can be
left no doubt to the proper course to pursue
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-07-11
THE NEW MURDER.

- ~ THE NEW MURDER ~ !;
Baer has gone: He has gone and left his millions
behind
ne held himself trustee of the wealth he controlled
before his meeting with the Grim Reaper. :. s..
The idea was not bad one had he only understood
what such trusteeship comprehends 80. ''.>0
He sought to and increase the vast wealth
he held But he also sought debase the manhood and
womanhood and childhood out Of which that wealth was
created - :. -: ~" ".o
That is the crime all crimes the sin Of al, min.
AS reverend writer puts It.: "In the Sermon on tha
Mount Jesus revised and explained the moral
of the nation. =. -: - ;" -.
The current law forbade murder and made kil,np
'uetlc1aoe In the common court Jesus pushed un the
wnole schedule Of crimes, and made it an offenae
70 the High Court call your brother
worthless fool !: :: ;.,.9 -. 49,
TO break down q mans sense of his own worth I'll
ms power OF aspiration 1t chokes the God in
i JUST as surely as faith in his higher possIbittia.
awakens the soul in lost man to new birth 2i;.
fhe conservation of life demands the ema t,,n
OF the soul. The Citizen. . ~. -.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-07-11

AZ to the young men, You must not wait to- be
brought forward BY the older .
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-07-11
THE REAL PROGRESSIVE.

- The: reason the trade union movement has &C.
comptshed so much for the oilers this country is
be found in the fact that the stability of its
mas been such that the movement has marched steadily
Forward NO time has been wasted in pursuit Of the
creams OF Missionaries Many organizations have gone
Gown TO defeat and disaster because aadvised &C
tons and inefficient leaders. The Impotence of some
members has often spelled disruption to what might
otherwise have5been . good organization Sometimes
noer w1r1se TO leadership quickly, due his ability
ana to the fact thatn4e will always cham
Pon the union any question that may be
ossussed u TIE meetings Such dangerous and
the general progress OF blished union
and TO new union IT means death Unless both Sides
Of are full debated body OF mon can vote
neiigently on any subject matter and often member
with bitter sarcastic tongue some Of the tid
members from expressing their opinion :: ~: -
Inen again we have the plotting member, who will
te tne natives how much they behind and how much
better conditions in other cities He tndames THAR
m1nds and leads them to think is necessary H. to
follow him and victory will be theirs 8, .
Is true however, any of the above described lead
ers 90 not continue prominently for very extensive
PERIOD for they never produceBufalo Labor 1ourna,
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-07-11
THIS WEEKS THOUGHT.

:. THIS WEEKS If1OU6HI. =: ~
Under difficulties b! h+7s eyes found aas tad
we shall disentangle ourselves almost without per-
ceivins how it Representations Jefferson: !
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-07-11

There Is 2 time to keep silence. SOL omon.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1914-07-11

Il t':The way for . young man to rise is to irn
self every eye. way he can, never suspecting ths
Wishes to hinder him ncoli,. n .3
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25
Car Fares.

Looked at in the sense of the broad.
er civics. says Louis Bell in the Elec-
tfic Railway Journal. the single fare
with a long radius Of country, which
can be reached by five cents, meets
conditions here better than would be
possible by the European zone system
with it's apparently low rate of fare
covering limited area, within which
comparatively few would from choice
wish to live. The long and short OF
the whole matter is that anybody who
tries on an ordinary European tram
way to cover the distances which he
is wont to cover at home, will find the
cheap fares he has heard Of piling up
very neatly, to say nothing of coming
to definite realization that the time
OF transit and the asperities of travel
make him think lovingly Of home.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25
Health Work In the South.

At Jacksonville. Fla. on Monday.
November 80. occurs the opening ses.
sion of the American Public Health as.
sociation and the whole of that week
will be devoted to sessions OF the five
sections of the association and to gen.
eral sessions in which gather mem
bers OF all sections,
Not only will the latest develop
ments in the campaign against the
hookworm disease. diseases among
negroes and other distinctly southern
problems be placed before the coun.
try. but every effort will be made to
stimulate public interest in health
matters. throughout the southern
states. in the hope that legislative and
other public action may be taken to
place that section on an equal footing
with the states most advanced In the
work.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25
Social Insurance In Germany.

German statistics show that just be-
fore the war 14.500,000 persons we're
protected by compulsory sickness in
surance, 24.600,000 by compulsory ac.
cident insurance. and 100000 by
old age and invalidity insurance, ex-
elusive of several millions of salaried
employees who were brought under
compulsory insurance by recent legis-
lation. This gives a rough idea OF the
all around security enjoyed by the
average German workman in practical
ly all Industries and many of the
trades of the empire.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25
WEREN'T LOOKING FOR THAT
Work Allotted Fictitious "Red Cross
Workers" Not at All What
They Wanted.

All Paris a short time ago wanted
to visit the French firing line, but the
required passes were extremely diff
cult to obtain. and there were there
foreionly few of the many who finally
found their way within hearing OF
gun-fire. Even these seemed an abom-
ination to the French general staff.
Spectators were not wanted, and con-
sequently every means was used to
turn them back. The New York Times
tells Of an amusing incident in which
an overzealous group had their pa
triotism tried cruelty and found want
ing:
They had collected on a hill over
looking Scissors to watch the artillery
duei that was going on across the
river when STAFF officer rode up and
asAed what they were doing there. All
with one accord said they had come
out to see whether they could be Of
any use in Red Cross work
The stan officer at once sent them
to the surgeon in command OF the
nearest field hospital with a message
placing the whole party at his dispos-
al The surgeon rose to the occa-
sion
1T was most kind Of you to come"
he said; you can be OF the greatest
service Here are picks and spades.
VIII you kindly bury these dead
koIses?'
Not many OF the horses were ever
buried but that corner OF the field
O. battle was successfully cleared Of
spectators
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications. as they cannot reach
the diseased portion OF the ear. There 10
only one way to cure dea afness, and that 10
by constitutional remedies Deafness is
caused by an inhamed condition of the mu-
cous lining of the Eustachian Tube When
this tube 10 infiamed you have rumbling
sound imperfect hearing and when It is
entirely closed. Deafness 10 the result. and
uniess the inha nm alton can be taken out
and this tube restored to its normal condi-
tion. hearing will be destroyed forever; nine
cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh.
which is nothing but infamed condition
OF the mucous surfaces
case of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that
cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
Send for circulars free.
r. J. CHENEY 4 CO.. Toledo. Ohio.
Sold by Druggists. f6c.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25
Warrant Call.


Delta, Colorado, Dec. Is, 1914.
The following registered warrants
will be paid on presentation at this
office. Interest will cease on the
same that are interest bearing 20 days
from the date of this call.
SPECIAL SCHOOL FUND.
Dist No. 1. All warrants registered
prior to Dec. 1, 1914.
Dist No. 2. 1905. 1919, 1860, 1917,
1862.
Dist. No. 8. All registered up to
Dec. 11th, 1914.
Dist No. 10. 1913, 1877, 1913.
Dist No. IL. All cash.
Dist. No. IL. 1877.
Dist. No. IA. 31S. 31s, 1922, 32s, 333,
331, SS7, 334. 33s, 3ss-.
Dist No. IS. 1746. 1879, 174s. 1912,
1850, 1862. 1861. 1854, 1855. 1745. 1856.
1857. 1853, 1747, 1771.
Dist No. 10. /, 8, 397, II, 16, 1S, 1S,
Is.
Dist. No. %. ss5, ss7. sss, sss, $40,
971, 972, 95s.
Ordinary County Fund from No.
No. 1900 to 9675 inclusive.
County Road Fund from No. 300 to
4574 inclusive.
Poor Fund. All cash.
Contingent Fund. All cash.
Northern Delta Irrigation District.
No. 663, 664. sos. 643, 324, 626. 671,
514, 661, 666, 61o, 651, $50, 6s5, CAT.
GIT, 66S, 996, 997, 694, 702.
BERT. N. CRAWFORD,
County Treasurer, Delta County.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25
Notice to stockholders.

Notice is hereby given that the an
nual meeting of the Delta County
Fruit Growers association will be
held at the office of the company in
Delta, Colorado, on January 11th, 1915,
at 10 o'clock a. m. for the purpose of
electing new board of directors and
for the transaction of any other busi-
ness which may properly come before
said meeting.
G. r. CONKLIN. Secretary.
First publication December II, 1914,
last publication January 8, 1915.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25
Bids for Printing, stationery, Etc.

Public notice is hereby given that
bids will be received for the supply
ing for one year, commencing Jan. list,
1915, of all books, stationery, records,
printing and such other supplies as
are furnished to the several officers
of Delta County.
Contract will be let for all or part
of the above specified items.
All bids must be sealed, and on file
With the County Clerk not later than
December 31st, 1914.
w. A. SHEPHERD,
46-49 County Clerk.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25
Notice of Sale.

Public notice is hereby given that
by virtue of a special execution is
sued out of the office of the clerk of
the county court of Delta county,
Colorado, ! will on Saturday the 26th
day of December, 1914, at the hour
south front door of the court house
in the City of Delta, said Delta coun-
ty, offer for sale and sell to the high
est and best bidder for cash in hand,
the property hereinbelow described,
or SO much thereof as may be neces-
sary to pay the sum of $597.90, being
the amount of judgment and costs
lately entered in said court in favor
of Anna Salisbury, as executrix of the
last will and estate of DeGrasse Sal
isbury, deceased, and against A. B..
Wire; together with interest on said
sum from November 28th, 1914 and
the expenses incident to sale. The
said property being described as fol-
lows: Lots numbered thirteen G3).
fourteen Q4). fifteen 15) and six
teen 16) Block "B" Peach Plat of
the town of Delta, Colorado, as per
the recorded plat thereof, said pro-
perty being in Delta county. Colorado.
Witness my hand as sheriff of Delta
County, Colorado, this 30th day No
vember. 1914.
c. s. BLANCHARD
as Sheriff of Delta County, Colorado.
First pub. Dec. 4, last Dec. 25, 1914.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25
Six Per Cent Loans

Obtainable on Farm, Ranch and
City Property, to improve, purchase or
remove incumbrance. Liberal Op-
tions; years before making pay
ment on principal, etc. For the prop
osition address: Assets Dept, B o.
at 1410 Busch Bldg, Dallas. Texas.
or 422-23 First National Bank Bldg,
Denver, Colo.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25
oIfts From Rich and Poor.

An admiral's daughter has sent to
the church army war fund 20O.year-
old veil and handkerchief of Bucking-
hamshire lace, which have been in her
family's possession for 100 years. A
West Country resident has sent some
old 1ewelry. baby's lace bonnet and
some old flask cups.-London Chron-
1clo.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25
For Sale or Trade,

10 acres inside the corporate limits
of Cedaredge. Seven acres in fruits.
Near school house and church. Fine
location for a home. Will trade for
alfalfa or wild land. P. o. Box 113,
Cedaredge, Colo. Coop. phone 17-F
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25
LIVE STOCK PRICES
ATS0UTH OMAHA
All Kinds Of Cattle Slow and
Tendency Lower.
HOGS FIVE TO TEN CENTS UP

Fat Lambs Of All Kinds and Feeding
Stock steady-Fat Sheep In Active
Demand and Market Steady to
strenp.
Union Stock Yards, South Omaha,
Dec. 16.-Cattle receipts yesterday
amounted to about 6,400 head. Other
parket points were heavily loaded and
eeports ~ to the condition Of the mar
ket were everywhere discouraginE.
The trade on beef steers was very
slow and dull and the same was true
Of cows and heifers. Prices were un-
evenly lower. being anywhere from 10c
70 as much as 25c lower in some
eases than Monday. 1t would be safe
70 quote the general run Of fair to
pretty decent kinds Of killing cattle
around soc lower than last week. The
best feeding steers, owing to the mod.
crate supply Of that kind. have not
shown SO much decline, but they are
possibly 15625c lower than last week.
On the other hand the medium grades.
that is, the fair to pretty decent kinds.
are right around SOC lower than tho
high spot last week.
Cattle quotations.: Prime yearlings.
$9.50@1o.50; good to choice beeves.
$S.50Q9.00; fair to good beeves, $500
GS40; common to fair beeves, $1,000
7So; good to choice heifers, S6.25@
ESQ: good to choice cows. s5.7596.75;
fair to good cows. $5.2505.75; Gamers
and cutters, $4.50Q5.o0; veal calves,
$750G9.50i bulls, stays. etc. $3.50
7.10; good TO choice feeders. s7.756
S.25; fair to good feeders, S7.0097.65:
common to fair feeders, s6.o0@7.00;
stock heifers, s5.50@6.5O; stock cows,
$50O@6.25: stock calves, s6.00@S.00;
good to choice range beeves, $7.751
s.25; fair to good range beeves, $725
OTIS; common to fair beeves, $500
6700.
About 1000 hogs arrived yesterday.
The general market was around 5@
10c better than Monday. Bulk of the
offerings was cashed at $6.90@7.00.
with tops at sos.
Sheep and lamb receipts yesterday
totaled $500 head. While lambs were
more active and in better demand
prices were no better than about
steady. The range OF prices continues
relatively high, consequently the pack
ers were much opposed to any ad-
vance. 1t was a good market never
theless, with the bulk of the lambs
moving at $775@s.35. the latter figure
having been paid for both corn-fed
and wheatfield grades. The better
feeling was more apparent in the case
of aged sheep. which sold at steady
to strong prices. The range on ewes
was at $5.oo@5.5o for the most Of
them. The feeder supply was light
and prices fully steady.
Quotations on sheep and lambs:
Lambs, good to choice, $S.25@s.5o:
lambs. fair to good. $7.75@8.25 feed
ers. fair to coed, 81 $7.50@7.75; yearlings,
good to choice. s7Oo@7.5o; yearlings,
fair to good. s6.75@7.0o; yearlings,
feeders, s5.5o@610; wethers, good to
choice. s5.75@6.25; wethers, fair to
good, $5.5O@5.75; wethers, feeders,
3440G 500; ewes, good to choice, s5.15
65.40; ewes, fair to good. $4.75@515;
ewes, feeders $4.40M5.00.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25

well, Willie, ] suppose you are still
firm in the faith that there is a Santa
CLAUSE" Sure thing! You don't sup
pose I'm goin' to lose out on a good
thing by gettin' too wise, do your"
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25

FOR SALE CHEAP.-Oak dining
room furniture, leather rockers, brass
and iron beds, dressers, kitchen range
and heating stove. Gentle driving
horse, buggy and harness. Fancy
Barred Rock chickens. Cyphers and
Buckeye Incubators and two hot wa
ter brooders. E. T. Minney, Garnet
mesa.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25
Notice Of stoekhoIders, Meetlna.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Grand Mesa Abstract
company, will be held at the office of
the company in Delta. Colo, on Thurs
day, January Is, 1915, at the hour of
400 o'clock p. m. for the purpose of
electing a board of directors and for
the transaction of such other busi-
ness as may properly come before
such meeting.
All stockholders are urgently re-
quested to either attend in person or
send their proxy.
Respectfully,
THE GRAND MESA ABSTRACT CO..
r. A. KING, President.
GENEvIEvE HARTIG, Secy.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25

Them new neighbors of ourn don't
seem to care a heck for society"
What makes you think so?" why.
dad blot It! They've been here q
week and hain't been to the postof-
fice.'
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25

Now is the time to have your coal
bins filled. Leave your orders with
Guy Blair, if you want the best.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25

FOR TRADEIThree alfalfa, potato
and grain farms to trade for Delta, or
Cedaredge town property, 20 to 200
acre tracts. E. S.Corbin, Delta
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25

FOR SALE-My home on Second
street. between Silver and Kellogg
streets. Inquire of C. E. Paul, Rudolph
Paulus.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25

do you sell dry goods hereP" ask
ed the Rocky Ford wag. mo. sir; this
is a grocery. Sorry; wanted to
get some dried apples"
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25

Why not? We will do your family
washing cheaper than you can do It
at home.-Delta Steam Laundry.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25

FOR SALE-First and seond cut
ting hay; baled or loose.-H. E. Tyler
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25

Nothing is better than home made
candy. Try Priscilla's, Saturday at
the Steam Laundry.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25

At Christmas time a father fond in.
variably dares to give his kids tool
box, SO they can saw up chairs.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25

Try the new shoe shop at the old
RADIO, for good work and low prices.
Good misfit shoes bought. E. c. Har-
rison.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25

Advertisers in these olumns are
worthy of your patronage.
Everybody is talking about the low
prices at the Bee Hive Store.
WANTED barley. Also
Early ohiot potatoes. w. H. Over.
bay, Delta, Colorado. Phone 75R3.
FOR RENT-Rooms, furnished or
unfurnished. Lulu l. Doughty, 249
Grand avenue.
FOR RENT-Large barn. 732 Main
street.
For Sale-Barred Plymouth Rock
Cockrels and Pullets. w. L. johnson,
Delta. tt
Protect your nome against fire BY
insuring with Stephan q Opert.
FOR RENT-Three unfurnished
rooms. Enquire at 63s Meeker st.
What is wet wash? Our driver Is
anxious to tell you.-Delta Steam
Laundry.
FOR TRADElThree alfalfa, potato
t. 20 do 10 0r
Cedaredge town property, 20 to 200
acre tracts. E. S.Corbin, Delta.
Wanted-Second-han lumber. w.
H. Overbay, Delta Colorado. Phone
rs. r. 3.
First, second and third cutting of
alfalfa for sale. Mckee.
Wanted Plain Sewing. Misses
Chilcott, 319 Columbia street.
The Bee Hive Store has fine as
sortment of fancy and holiday goods.
Juanita coal. Orders promptly fill
ed. Phone Guy Blair.
Blue Monday" will aold no terrors
for you If you will try the Delta Steam
Laundry's rough-dry system. The cost
is within the reach of the humblest
household. 33tf
Try the new shoe shop at the old
stand, 235 Main street, Delta, Colo
Good misfit shoes bought. E. C. Har-
rison.
Why not? We will do your family
washing cheaper than you can do st
at home.-Delta Steam Laundry.
Now is the time to have your coal
bins filled. Leave your orders with
Guy Blair, if you want the best.
FOR SALE+First and seond cut
ting hay; baled or loose.-H. E. Tyler
FOR SALE CHEAP.-Oak dining
room furniture, leather rockers, brass
and iron beds, dressers, kitchen range
and heating stove. Gentle driving
horse, buggy and harness. Fancy
Barred Rock chickens. Cyphers and
Buckeye Incubators and two hot wa
ter hrooders E T Minney Garnet
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25

FOR RENT-Three unfurnished
rooms. Enquire at 63s Meeker st.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25

Protect your nome against fire BY
insuring with Stepnan & ODert.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25

What is wet wash? Our driver is
anxious to tell you.-Delta Steam
Laundry.
The Delta independent., 1914-12-25

Advertisers in these olumns are
worthy of your patronage.