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Denver labor bulletin., 1915-04-10
COLORADO SPRINGS
ADOPTS 2-PLATOON
Amendment Carries In the CitV
Election by 752
Single Tax Proposition Is Defeated By
More Than s to l:Union Labor Wins
by yEectinf the Mayor in Trinidad

The campaign under way to secure the
two-Platoon system for Denver City fire.
men received good boost Tuesday when
the voters of Colorado Springs adopted
the plan by majority of 752 votes
1t was the only charter amendment car
ried there and gives evidence that the
people OF Colorado generally are in fa-
vor of more humane conditions of EN-
ployment for fire fighters. Pueblo adopt
ed the two platoon system a little over \
year ago. and the question win be up
to the people of Denver at the munich
pal election in May Approval of the
plan in Colorado Springs by a good ma
jority is expected to have a strong in
fluence in aiding indecisive voters here
TO reach a favorable conclusion. In
Colorado Springs it is estimated the in
creased expense to the department will
he in the neighborbood of $4,000 by rea-
son OF putting additional men on the
department. In Denver the added cost
is estimated at $4,000. Some OF the
heaviest taxpayers in the Springs sup
ported the amendment.
Single Tax Badly Beaten.
In Colorado Springs the campaign was
waged principally on an amendment to
introduce the single tax system This
was defeated by 1888 to 953. more than
six to one So crushing was the blow to
single takers that the movement to have
it adopted in Denver next month is
without hope of success However. A.
4. White of Chicago. leader of the Fels
Single Tax League, who is in Denver,
and Ben Salmond. secretary of the local
rz TIsxfr inn ha
to have the single tax amendment placed
on the ballot will be filed and the mat
ter put to n vote.
Perry Bolts. present incumbent, was
reelected health commissioner of Colo
RADIO Springs. and W. A. Anderson chosen
commissioner of public works and prop
erty.
In Edgewater. a suburb of Denver.
where the Socialists have held complete
control for the past two years. the Dem
ocrats and Republicans combined on
ticket and won out by a wide margin.
Labor union candidates in LAFAYETTE
and Louisville coal mining camps in
Boulder county were defeated.
Taylor Wins in Trinidad.
Much interest was taken in the re-
suit of the Trinidad election Daniel L
Taylor, Republican. supported by the
trades unionists, was elected mayor over
George Mason, Democrat. by majority
exceeding 500 Taylor's election means
the overthrow of Judge Jesse North
cults domination of the city government
and also that the organized working
people there will receive square deal.
While the candidates were running un-
der political designation. party lines
were not considered. and it was fight
ON part of the working people to de-
feat Northeutt
Elections in other towns OF the state
We're not OF Importance to the labor
movement.
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-04-10
END OF WAR IS DEMANDED
BY BRITISH LABOR PARTY
NATIONAL COUNCIL cRIrIcrzEs
EARL GREY FOR CONFLICT.
Duty Nov to Obtain Peace in Order that
Amicsbie Relations Between Work
ers Of Europe May Be Restored.

The delegates Of the Independent La
Dor party. holding their annual meeting
in Norwich, England. this week. re-
ccived a report from the national nd
ministrative council Of the party set
ting forth that the party had accepted
resolutions declaring that il was the
pesce at the earliest possible moment.
The text Of these resolutions follows;
That the conflict between the ma
tions Sf Europe with which this country
l. involved is a result Of the pursuit by
foreign offieers of diplomatic policies
with the idea of maintaining the bal
ancc OF power
That our national policy Of under
standing with France and Russia only
was hound tn increase the power Of Rus
~ia both in Europe and in Asia and 70
endanRrr our good relations with Ger
many.
THAT fus~iru serrvfnsy csey Is
proved by tho facts he gave in the
house df commons committee 10 have
given definite assurance Of support to
France in the event Of any war IN which
she was seriously involved before the
house nf commons had chance TO con-
slider the matter.
'-That the labor movement reiterates
the fact that il had opposed the policies
which produced the war. and that its
duty now j. to obtain peace at the ear
lest possible moment on such conditions
a. provide the best opportunities for the
Of amicable relations
between the workers of Europe"
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-04-10

Officers of the American Federation of
Labor have compiled the following rec
ord OF remedial legislation by the Sixty
third congress. which adjoursed. sine die.
last month:
Organizations Of labor and farmers
taken from the purvicw of the anti
trust act
Limitation OF the use. and prevention
Of the abuse of the writ Of Injunction
in labor disputes.
Legislation defining and restricting
punishment for alleged contcmPts of in
junction writs.
Department of justice prohibited from
using antitrust appropriation funds to
prosecute labor and farmers organiza-
tions under the anti-trusct act. First
session.
Department. of justice prohibited from
using antitrust appropriation funds to
prosecute labor and farmers organixa-
tions under the antitrust act. Second
session.
Department of justice prohibited from
using antitrust appropriation FUNDS to
prosecute labor and farmers organiza-
tions under the antitrust act. Third
session.
AaHrtktI VI rtHuttu INV. utNfitrhink
involuntary rcrvitudc; providing better
treatment Of scsmen and improving life.
saving provision on vessels at sea.
Old conciliatiosi. mediation and arbi-
trntion act repealed. New law enacted
with permanent officials appointed to
administer Il in behalf of railroad en-
ploycs engaged in operating service.
Eight hour law enacted for women and
child workers of the District of Colum.
bia. DECIDED constitutional March Is,
1915. by Supreme Court Of the District
Of ColMmbia.)
EiRht-hour law passed for employees
under the Alaska coal land act.
Public construction of Alaska rail-
road.
Compensation for injuries act extended
to postoffice employees.
Industrial education provided with Ap-
propriations. for farmers and rural res.
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-04-10
FIREMEN LEAN TOWARD UNIONS

The Firemen's Herald of New York
City. in its issue of March &. has an edi-
torial entitled ~organized Labor and the
Firemen." calling attention to the fact
that the two-platoon system has been in
nearly every case brought to susces<-
full conclusion a result of the efforts
of Organized Labor and as a consequence
there is a distinct trend OF the firemen
toward organization and affiliation to
other labor organizations. The Herald
says: ~It will be idle TO deny that there
is something rcpugnant to American
ideas in having firemen become members
CT labor unions-as firemen- But prob
ably it was also repugnant to British
ideas. and. yet. as we understand il,
most OF the large fire departments in
the United Kingdom are strongly union
ixed."
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-04-10
FARM WAGES GOING UP
SAYS FEDERAL REPORT

The department of agriculture has Just
issued another interesting batch Of stat
istics in regard to farm life in Colorado.
very appreeiable increase in the
wages paid to farm labor since 1890 is
Indicated by the report For instance.
the average paid to a hired man. with
board. in 1899 was S2323 month In
1914 the average had crept upward to
$50 per month. In 1900 the average
paid to hired man. without board, was
SSts6. while in 1914 il was $ts.30
In the employment of men to work on
farms hv the day the average Of wages
increased from Sl.S7 per diem in 1900
to Sl.aS in 1914. This was without
board and covered all periods of the
year except harvest time. The harvest
wages. board not furnished. increased
from S2.ssi in 1909 to $2.S2 in 1914. Har-
vest wages, with board Increased
from sl.sa per diem in 1909 to sl.ss in
1914.
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-04-10
PULLMANPORTERS PROMOTE
ARTISTIC ACCOMPLISHMENTS
so DECLARED BY GENERAL NAN
AcER OF SLEEPING CAR CO.
Tells Industrial Commission that Men
Must Depend on Tips of Passengers
in Lieu Of Living Wages.

The first government inquiry into
wages and conditions of employment OF
Stepping car porters and conductors was
oIencd in Chicago this week by the
United States commission on Industrial
relations
T. = lIungcrford. general manager OF
the Pullman company. was on the stand
and was questioned by Frank Z. Walsh.
rhairinan of the commission.
IN the first fifteen years of a, sleep
Ing car porter's service. Hungerford
said he is paid $3.50 month. At the
end Of fifteen years he. like other serv-
ice employees. automatically receives an
adv ancc of ) per cent. which makes his
paw <2s.s7 a month
In the first ten wears OF service he
buys his own uniforms. but thereafter
the company takes on this burden. A
houus system gives men with good rec
orfs an extra months pay for the year
lis $3.50 enough to pay any man for
months work." asked Chairman
Walsh. Minimum wage Investigations
Of the employment of women show that
they cannot subsist on less than IS
week"
We can gct all the men we want at
Ahstt tNtc. WAS tne ftpiN-
Have you considered the social ef-
fcet of such wage which eompels a man
but recently removed from bondage to
snl'sist ON eratuities from another racc,"
am not competent to answer that"
We'll. can u man live on S21.5os"
Y don't know. but it probably de-
pends on his penquisitcs."
The witness was asked as to the his
tory of the tipping system. and replied
that it did not originate with the Pull
man company.
1T seems always To have been a gen
eral condition. he said 1T did not
originate with us. However. ii anybody
is deserving of tips. it is the sleeping
car porters. Some of them are artistk~ =
Chairman Walsh read from book OF
rules by c. =. johnson. district superin-
tendent Of the Pullman company at
Omaha. Look pleasant say the rules.
Don't give the passenger the impress
sion that Il is condescension on your
part that he is allowed to ride at ALL
system of small fines for the dis
appearancc Of linen was maintained to
prevent negligence. Last year lost linen.
frequently carried away by careless pas.
scnsers. cost the company $l5s,o0o. the
witpcss said.
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-04-10

book and job printers, and the Interna-
tionaI Typographical Union enter into
this agreement. and that all wage scales
be settled by local agreement or arbitra-
tion if necessary. Only matters which
fail of adjustment by local arbitration
would go to the national board as a
court of last resort
In referring to the recent Houston
amendment adopted by a referendum
vote, Scott said:
The Executive Board. accepting the
opinion OF our attorney, feel that the
ordinary and usual expenditures might
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-04-10
zAEcANNELLrs NEW TRIAL ENDS

Louis Zancsnnelli, charged with killing
Detective George w. Belcher on the
streets Of Trinidad was on trial for
second time this week. The first trial
resulted in n disagreement OF the jury,
nine standing for acquittal and three for
conviction. The present jury was select
ed from an open venire and every objec-
tion Of the defense was overruled by the
presiding judge. Taking of testimony in
the second trial ended Thursday.
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-04-10
'ACOMPRONISE AGREEMENT MAKES
COMPENSATION LAW POSSIBLE

duet Of industries may be promulgated
by the commission and the measure Of
safety provided by employers will be a
factor in deciding what premium rate
shall be paid by them individually. In
other words, classification of employ
ment will be subclassified in accord
ance with the degree OF safety provided
for employees.
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-04-10

The total attendance at the Panama
Pacific exposition for the six weeks end
inc last Saturday night, was announced
officially at 2,60S.Sla. The attendance
for the last week was 9&0.55l. The av-
eragc daily attendance aimee the opening
was approximately $4,000
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-04-10

be restricted or stopped, and so have
submitted to a referendum vote at the
election to be held on May ID. a.propo-
sition that will define and interpret the
legal and rightful province Of the Off
GERS and executive board. This is in or
der to make the Houston aDendment ap-
ply as it was unque-tionahls intended Il
should
President Scott said that not a single
Typoxfa phical Union throughout the jur-
i>diction had suffered Il decrease in
wage scales during the past year. where
as ON the other hand quite a respect
able number had negotiated new scales
calling for an increase.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-06-03

government Of Germany and to the
warning leaders in Mexico in execu-
ton of his sacred obligations to his
W people, to humanity and to God.
1t has been suggested that, with the
exception of Washington and Lincoln,
no other president has been called
upon TO carry such burdens of state
to face such epoch making RESPONSE
bilities. Tasks which have fallen to
the lot Of many Of our presidents seem
to have been almost trivial in compari-
Woodrow Wilson almost from the be
ginning of his administration. He has
been a modern man of sorrows-but
at the same time of modesty ard pa
tience. 1t has not been his habit 10
call attention to the exceptional re-
spOnsibilities that have been thrust
upon him. Nor could he have beer
fairly criticised for giving way to his
humanity to that extent. Even the
IiluNlilOA9 LLh'Olh Was WIFI ~ tOII-
pare his own burden with that of
Washington. Wilson is deserving of
the deepest respect for his dignified,
courageous and manly attitude in a
period Of travail. He has kept his
head and maintained his poise and
showed himself to be a true American.
In one particular Wilson is more ia,
vOred than was either Washington or
Lincoln. He has the sympathy, the
backing and the support of the whole
American people. Washington was
president of an infant republic in
which the tory was still a living,
breathing, moving factor, hopeful that
time would make short work of the
new government and willing to do
whatever might lie in his power to
hurry along the dissolution. Lincoln
was president of a disrupted union
and lacked even the united support of
the people of the north, who shortly
after ~electing him seemed to repent
of what they had done and narrowly
missed discarding him after his first
four years in the White House. Will
son may at least count on the undivid-
ed loyalty of 100, 900, 900 Americans.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-06-03

Yesterday President Wilson issued
al ultimatum to the warning factions
of Mexico that is expected to bring
about some definite result in the much
tangled Mexican situation. The presi-
dent informed our neighbors to the
south that order must be restored and
food provided for the people or the
United States twill be constrained to
decide on a course" Just what this
course will be remains to be determin-
ed, but 1t cannot be much else than
Intervention.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-06-03
CARD OF THANKS


The Patriotic Orders of Brookings
desire to thank the citizens who so
willingly assisted in the transportation
of the people to and from the Gene
terry. They wish also to thank the
members of the Lyric Quartette, the
members Of the male chorus, the opera
house management, DR.. A. w. Hyde,
Professor Frank e. Brown and all
others who contributed to either the
forenoon or afternoon program on
Decoration Day.
Grand Army Of the Republic,
Women's Relief Corps,
Sons Of Veterans.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-06-03
WILSON'S HEAVY BURDEN

Sioux City Journal: 1t was a holt
day in Washington. Flags were flying
and bands were playing. Curtains were
drawn in department Offices and ofic-
ials and clerks hied themselves to
tennis courts, golf links and baseball
parks or sought pleasure spots along
the Potomac. Thousands attended the
games between the senator's and the
Yankees and cheered their favorites
every time they offered the slightest
excuse for an ovation. Some of the
more reverently inclined visited Ar
ington and other burial grounds or
elsewhere found surcease from their
little personal cares in communion
with nature. 1t was a holiday in Wash
ington.
In the White House a lonesome man,
lacking even the comforting compan-
ionship of the helpmate whom a few
short months before he had brought
with him to Washington, put in the
day in deep thought-and his thoughts
were not of senators and Yankees or
even Of his personal woes. In his set
face might have been discovered fur.
rows that were not there on March 4,
1913. and his hair was streaked with
gray lines that likewise had come into
evidence since that time. 1t was a
holiday In Washington and throughout
the United States. but only because
by fate's decree the burden Of q nation
might be laid upon the shoulders Of a
single individual. Flags fiuttered.
bends played, fans rooted-and Wood
row Wilson looked out across the
white House lawn and pondered over
Wat Is oueht to az = the imperial
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-06-03
CHURCH NOTES


THE Items in this column are furnished
OF the various churches and societies. All
churches and societies have the same
privileges in the use OF this column
Rev. Olson of Brandt, will preach at
the Lutheran church Sunday evening.
June Is, at eight o'clock,
st. Paul's Episcopal Church-First
Sunday after Trinity, June 9Th, 1915.
$3.50 a. m, Holy Communion and ser
mon; 1900 m, Sunday school and
Bible class; 1880 p. m, evening prayer
and address. Please note the change
in the hour Of the services. This is
done in order that the service will not
interfere with the Baccalaureate SER
vices of the college. st. Paul's Guild
will meet on Thursday afternoon, June
10th, with Mrs. A. A. Harris.
The Ladies Aid Society of the NJ. f.
church will meet in the church parlor.
Thursday, June 10. The June commit
tee will entertain. All are cordially in
vited. Secretary
The Ladies Aid Society of the First
Presbyterian church will be held in
the church dining room Thursday,
June 10th. Mrs. Geo. Cole, Mrs. G..
Hedge, Mrs. A. Fry, and Mrs. F. G..
Fr'er entertaining.
First Church Of Christ, Scientist
Sunday service at II o'clock a. M, sub
ject, God the Only Cause and Crea-
tor" Wednesday evening meeting at
8 o'clock. Reading room open We'd
nesday and Saturday from 2 to 4
o'clock. Everybody welcome.
First Presbyterian Church-On &C
count of the Baccalaureate services at
the college there will be no services
either morning or evening. The Sab
bath school will be held at the usual
time at II o'clock.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-06-03
NOTICE

The Universal Franchise League of
Bookings will meet at the home of
Mrs. Lillian Smith Friday afternoon at
three o'clock. Quite a delegation of
ladies from Bruce will attend this
meetisg. and every member of the
league is urged to be present to well
come the visitors. A special program
has been prepared. and the meeting
viii be opened promptly at three
o'clock.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-06-03

The state supreme court last week
handed down a decision of consider
able interest. The court sustained the
state act prohibiting combinations in
restraint of trade and was the result
of a case against one of the line lum-
Der companies. The decision will be
welcomed by independent dealers and
the public generally who after all have
been the sufferers from these combina,
tons.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-06-03

We have been honored this week by
an appointment from Governor Byrne
as a delegate to the International
Press Congress to be held at San
Francisco on July 5 to 10. Now if
some one would kindly furnish us
with the necessary spondulicks we
would make a strong effort to furnish
the time to properly represent the
newspaper profession of South Dakota
at this big event.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-06-03

An evidence of a better understand
ing between the nations of the Ameri-
can continents was seer in the resolu-
tons passed by the P~an-American
financial congress. These resolutions
stated emphatically hat the territory
Of the American nations should be
kept inviolate and that these countries
should join in maintaining the Mon
roe Doctrine.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-06-03
Union Suits
For Summer Comfort

Low neck. Sleeveless Knee Length Munsing
Union suits in Cool, Thin Light Weight Sum.
mer Fabrics.
Little folks can't be happy, healthy and
enjoy summer comfort unless underclothed
properly. Neither can grown-ups, for that mat.
ter. Munsingwear is ideal underwear for the
entire family. 1t fits and covers the form per.
definitely, and is so fine in quality that il can.
not irritate the most sensitive skin. We recon-.
mend Munsingwear to our most particular Gus
toners. Ladies Suits SOC, 75c, $500, $3.50;
Children's Suits, SOC, 75c, $500; Mems Suits, soc
$500 to $500.
we also handle the B. v. D.. and Porosknit
Underwear for Men and Boys.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-06-03

Clark had a good roads day last
week and a big crowd turned out to
work on the roads near that town.
Brookings plans to follow the excellent
example set by Clark and other towns
and will stage a good roads day, under
the direction of the Commercial Club,
some time within the near future.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-06-03

In his Memorial Day address which
we print in another column, Prof.
Brown paid a deserved tribute to Pres
ident Wilson. Probably no president
since Lincoln has had a graver crisis
to face and at this time Mr.. Wilson
should have the support of a united
country.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-06-03
Ladies and Misses Wear

Dainty Summer Dresses in Wolfe, French crepe
Linen Rice Cloth. Fawn and Tub Silk at very
popular prices. ,
Ladies White Wash Skirts in Repp, Pique and
CottoT Gahardfne N ...... $500
Muslin Underwear-Our stock of Muslin Under
wear is very complete and you will find the
prices absolutely right.
Dresses and Aprons-A long line and a GOOD
line for Misses and Children.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-06-03
Startling Aluminium Sale
ECONOMY BASEMENT

Owing to a fortunate purchase we are en-
abled to offer you a selection of absolutely pure
Aluminium Ware, consisting of Preserving Ket-
ties, Stew Pans, etc, at the remarkably low
price OF but 5Oc
Make your selection early. Find them in
Economy Basement. Table No. 1.
TIL ECONOMY BASEMENT SPECIALS
Tumblers, good shape and design ....4 for 1oc
Artificial Flowers, nice assortment Sc and 10c
Palmolive Toilet Soap, always 10c bar 4 bars Csc
CASTLE, Witch Hazel and Cocoa Soaps, bar. SC
Large Lamp, all complete, only Csc
Steel clad Milk Pals, each ..............25c
Calf Pals, wood and good ................9c
Children's Barefoot Sandals, a very exceptional
bargain, per pair .49c
See our line of Graniteware in Economy
Basement.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-06-03
StylepIus e.
Clothes VII

The same price the world over"

"The same price the world over"
Designed by a fashion artist who studies all
styles and then imparts his individual touch to
the best ones-selected for STYLEPLUS.
Wooden experts select the fabrics-the patterns
are stylish and distinctive. The quality is fine
full of service.
You cannot be too hard to fit. We have
lots of models, and many designed especially
for young men.
Another pleasant thing: If you have been
paying 500 to $25 for your clothing-you will
have SO to SO in your pocket.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1915-06-03

Tonight Prof. Brown will give the
commencement address at Elkton and
tomorrow evening he win be at the
George, Iowa, high school.