United labor bulletin., 1915-01-02

and beyond the point where New
Year resolutions can serve as q
= basis for future Improvement,
the o. p. is really up against it this year
for any manner of excuse in the time.
worn sport of turning over new leaf
Kat the beginning of a new year. The
kimple life not having become burden,
either to ourself or friends, there re-
mains merely the quiet, unrestrained
pleasure of pursuing the even tenor, as
it were, of the previously beaten course
until another new year rolls around
With no great craving for riches and
credit at the restaurant, a lenient hotel
landlord with childlike faith in our
promise to pay, there is no reason for
worry, 20 that the privilege Of living
in Colorado becomes more evident with
each passing day Some Of our friends
have made resolutions which we are 60
ing to do our best in helping them to
keep, If in no other way than setting
good example. Others will fall by the
wayside and perhaps then We can play
the part of the good Samaritan. One
way to preserve this happy state of
even temper we have discovered to be
in never giving advice to personal
friends unless asked for it, and in never
lending them money with the expecta-
tion OF getting it back. Another good
rule is to first satisfy yourself that
your course of action is right and let
the other fellows analyze it at their
leisure. II saves time and relieves Others
from blame when one happens to hit
the wrong trail. Anyway, the year 1915
looks bright to the man who has n clear
vision and doesn't have to take bromo-
seller in the morning to steady his
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resolutions to establish most conditions
of life really worth while.
90
Political prophets who have hitherto
always been able to give advance infor-
nation on what might be expected OF
Colorado General Assemblies are shy
about prognosticating events to follow
conveninR Of the present state legisia-
tors in Denver next Wednesday. The
Democratic regime that came into power
six years ago was brought into such
signal disrepute by Governor Ammons
and the million dollar special war ses-
sion Of the legislature that a complete
new deck OF cards was brought into the
game by the voters at the last general
state election. and any forecast Of what
will b. done Is out of the question La
Dor has no program 10 offer and is
rather inclined to stand in the trenches
to defend its present position until an
opening il made for an advance move
ment. Governor Carlson. who is TO be
.inauguratcd with great ceremony on
January l2, has announced his intention
to set labor and capital right through
measure he will propose and enforce II
enacted into law. Truth to tell. the
conduct and public utteranees of the
new chief executive. = young man with
ambition TO achieve great things. has
gained for him considerable confidence
among organized working people since
the election. That he will make good
. In his declared purpose to give both
\sidcs of the industrial struggle fair
Zeal and bring about more equitable
and harmonious relations IL our one
best hope. Much will depend upon the
attitude Of the Legislature. which IL an
unknown quantity, made up largely of
raw material However. IL won't have
to exert itself unduly TO gain public
acclaim a. an improvement over the last
Legislature. THERE'S always something
for which to be truly thankful
90
The man who gets the job of closing
the windows every night in Dcnver's
new marble postoffice il not going 70
have rinccnre. Observers from the
outside cannot realize the tremendous
amount Of floor space in the beautiful
structure. II has been figured out by
some one who dotes upon mathematical
dimensions that the night watchman
who has 10 make the rounds OF all six
floors. including the basement and sub
basement, will walk exactly five miles
in performing this simple task. Those
who acknowledge their authority to
speak frankly on such subjects declare
that Uncle Sans white marble palace
here, from the standpoint of architec-