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Denver labor bulletin., 1915-06-19

teams, one OF men and one OF women,
are composed OF organized labor repre-
SENTATIVE These 800 workers meet daily
for MONDAY lunch at the Albany hotel
and IMPORT on the progress being made
1t i . most interesting and inspiring
sight. Godfrey Schirmer, president OF
the e,rmnn- American Trust company, Is
ehairulan OF the executive eo.nmit,e-
with score of assistants. Frederick
Courtenay Barber of New York. an ex-
pert in Tins sort of work. is director gen.
erssl oi the campaign. AT Tuesday nights
rally 1t appeared evident that new
get-topether spirit had been born to
Denver
The two active labor union teams are
a. follow.
Men Clint c. Houston, president
Trades and Labor Assembly. captain; Ed
ward j. Hines, T. o. Spacey, James c
Bulge. William Koch, T.. A. Shields, s
p. oplingcT. John +. Connolly, W. F
Hamilton. Thomas 7. Rodgers, J. II
Mitchell.
Women-Mrs. Augusta j. Francke
vice president Trades and Labor Assem-
bly,, captain; Margaret Noonan. Anna
Oghe. Alice Carey. Rose Carey Kate
Leftiwtch. Laura Corwan Helen Banks
and NJ F.. T. Mayer.
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-06-19
LOSANGELES VOTERS ADOPT
TW0-PLATOON FORFIREMEN
WOMEN ELECT ONE OF THEIR OWN
SEX AS MEMBER OF COUNCIL.
City FiTemen's Ordinance Carries by
Phenomenal Vote of 64,ols for to
p $50 Against in Election.

org'iuized workers OF Los Angeles are
feeling considerably elated over the re-
suits 81 the resent city election in that
city Several candidates who have been
tried aud proved true to labor were elect
ed. lie ause the labor men voted solidly
,c2stbs and did not run after false gods
a. -s.> haac a bad way OF doing in Den
Ter For the first time in the history OF
the city a woman has been chosen To sit
IN the council
The women of Los Angeles" says The
Citizen. -are TO be congratulated fos
having such worthy representative of
the sex placed in the council. She has a
>pleudidly trained intellect. large
knowledge OF civic matters and SUI
pr'me degree of practical business
-eu-y" The woman chosen Is Mrs.
E,tsile Lawson Lindsey. who has gained
de reputation a. writer ON the
Lo, Angeles Evening Record
The firemen of Los Angeles are also
iuhiiant over the election because of the
large majority by which the two platoon
system WAS adopted. The voters of Los
Angeles are to be congratulated for the
cons .deration they have shown hv tha,
vote alone for the men in the employ oi
the rity. The proposal carried by vote
of Gl.als to 81 ,356
Among the several propositions up foI
adoption at the election only one was
deieI ted. that being the regulation ordi-
names for the jitney bus. The ordinance
i many respects very stringent. requir,
ing O. comparatively heavy bond for OPP
ertors. was defeated by vote OF 46..
or o 3i.59a
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-06-19

pruprietor OF the hotel where the jury
wH- quartered knocked at the door and
called for Hall.
Iitll. in his affidavit. sworr that
Go'ien told him his wife was danger
ou>lv i'll and told him he had better
hurry up and rush home to her. Later,
he sid. Coodcn again came 10 the door
and told the jury that il could not have
any hing to eat until a verdict wa.
lied. Hall said he supposed that the
orly had come from the judge. as
Gooden had been delivering court orders.
How Verdict Was Reached.
nder the mistaken belief that his
wiz was dangerously i'll and that the
jurr would have TO 10 hungry until u
verdict was reached. Hall said he finally
voted for conviction.
Jurors Homer Canterbury and f. W.
Forbes confirmed Halls affidavit by af-
fid0vit.
Ihe mine guards who declare Lawson
innocent are Barton =. White of Denver
and c. A. kingshury. employed by the
Colorado Fuel X Iron company at Pueblo
They Were at Tahasco Oct. -. 1913. when
john Nimmo was killed in battle be,
tween there and Ludlow. They contra
dict absolutely the evidence of Charles
Tatoya. William Badger and Thad Sow,
der. mine guards. who were the three
who sworc directly for the state that
Lawson was active in the fight.
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-06-19
LAWSON VERDICT is PROTESTED
National Trade Union League Calls for
Uniform State Working Laws

The final session OF the biennial con-
vention of the National Women's Trade
Union league was held in New York last
saturday. 4 resolution asserting that
women workers were handicapped by dis
fauchisemeut and asking workingmen TO
vote Tor woman suffrage this falls. was
adopted. \ protest against the impris-
onment OF John r. Lawson. the Colorado
mine worker, also was approved
The legislative program outlined tv
the league calls for uniform state laws.
minimum wage. an eight hour day.
restriction of child labor, prevention OF
occupational diseases. abolition of sweat
shop labor and the abolition OF private
detective agencies. which. it was assert
ed. thrive upon strikes and are used to
break them
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-06-19
NEW GOLD COIN WILL BEAR
FACE OF AMERICAN WORKER
TRIBUTE TO MEN WHO LABoRED
IN BUILDING PANAMA CANAL.
Twenty-Five Thousand Souvenir Gold
Dollars to Be Coined and Sold at
Premium of 100 Per Cent.

A cola bearing an image OF laboring
man viii be placed in circulation by the
United States government for the first
time in the history oi the worlds coin
age. II was understood. when special
gold dollar commemorative OF the Pana-
ma-i'acific exposition Is stamped in few
DAYS at the San Francisco mint. II has
been announced. TcwIitN five thousand
OF tho coins will he issued
The coin will have a double signifi-
cancc. for IT will commemorate labor's
share in the building OF the nation, and
viii recognize the efforts OF the work
men who built the Panama canal.
The emblem OF labor will be on the
diverse side and y representation OF two
dolphin>. typifying the meeting II the
oceans. viii appear on the reverse side.
The firSt OF the commemorative ex-
position coins. $50 gold pieces. were
struck nt the mint in SAN Francisco this
week. \ special ceremony was arranged
To- mark the event. The issue will be
limited TO 5000.
The $50 gold pieces will BE- round
and octneonal on the diverse side will
be- figures of Minerva. the goddess OF
wisdom. skill. contemplation. spinning.
weaving. agriculture and horticulture.
The reverse side viii show the owl. sa-
cred to Minerva, the accepted symbol
Of wisdom.
Besides the gold dollar and $50 gold
coins. the exposition coinage includes !.
silver half dollar and u gold $3.50 piece.
All the COINS viii be- sold at a premium
of 100 per cent. with the exception of
the $50 pieces. which will be sold for
S4O0
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-06-19
JACK zAMFORD PUTS LIFE
NTODENVERB RBAKERSUNlON
GENERAL ORGANIZER ADDRESSES
MEETING OF TRADES ASSEMBLY
batting the Bread Trust, Which Is
Robbing Worker and Consumer.

Jack Iamford, general organizer of the
Bakery and Confectionery Workers In
ternational Union, came to Denver un-
heralded few days ago and began to stir
the local dough ma kers into something
like their oldtim activity. One result
was that a full roster of delegates at
tended last Sundays pleetin. of the
Trades and Labor Assembly for the first
time in several years. Jack was there
himself and made 4 brief address that
was a distinct hit with the delegates
and created more interest in the Bakers
Union than has been manifested for a
long time. lie said his visit in Denver
would be short. as he was en- route from
the coast to headquarters in Chicago. but
that either himself or another interna
tioual representatives would return soon
to remain until Local Bakers Union Nc
% ha dregained the conditions and pres
tige held before the disastrous strike
some five or SIX wears ago. There are
l2l members of the local here at pres
ent, but most of them have been in a
moribund state, or We're until Jack ar
rived on the scene and put some ginger
into them.
Organizer Zamford told the assembly
that his international was now in giant
struggle with the bread trust formed
five years ago in Chicago and now con-
trolling the large bake shops of the East
but which has not as Vet secured a foot
hold in Denver. Many bakers have been
replaced by boys by the trust. which
uses plaster paris and other ingredients
foreign to flour in bread. so that the
consumer and the worker are both get
ting the worst of it.
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-06-19
Richest Conductor
Goes Out on Strike

Henry Toberg. Chicago union street
car conductor. whose wealth is estimated
by his fellow workmen TO be S25o,o00. is
this week enjoying his first vacation
since 1887. as result of the street car
strike. In fact. Toberg went out with
the boys against the company in which
he owns considerable stock.
Tobcrg has been termed the richest
conductor in the world" He owns stock
in the Chicago railways. which he pur-
chased more than twenty years ago.
Dividends from his stock, his associates
say, amount to three or four times his
annual wages.
Toberg owns valuable stocks and
bonds, hotel and other buildings from
which he receives big rentals He has
been a street car conductor for forty
years.
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-06-19
INDUSTRIAL BOARD SELECTS
N. Y. INSURANCE ACTUARY
CHAIRMAN MIAUGHLIN RETURNS
WITH MAN TO FIX RATES.
Coal Operators Hold Session and Reach
Conclusion That They Will Be Un-
able to Pay Per Cent Tax.

Winfield W. Greene. assistant actu.
airy OF the New York state woTkmen's
compensation commission. has been ap-
pointed aciuary OF the Colorado indus
trial commission. His appointment
was recommended by Chairman Z. +.
Mclaughlin of the commission. who
has lust returned from visit to New
York. and it has been confirmed by
the other two commissioners. John
Mitchell. noted labor leader and head OF
the New York commission. l. said to
have recommended Mr.. Greene for the
place.
Because be has enjoyed experience in
fixing OF compensation insurance rates
in New York and in the enforcement OF
the New York law. the Colorado com
missioners believed themselves fortunate
in obtaining Mr.. Greene for their actu-
ary,
Monday afternoon committee Of coal
operators. representing the coal mine en-
ployers generally. discussed with the
commission the subject OF the rate To be
charged coal operators for providin:
workmen's compensation. The insurance
companies, at n meeting OF their repre-
sentatives in New York recently, decided
to charge Colorado coal operators : per
cent on their payrolls for giving them
compensation insurance for their en-.
ployes That would he 81 per year ON
every 500 ON the pay roll.
The company actuaries based the rate
upon the accident experiences and local
conditions in Colorado coal mines. The
coal operators say the rate is prohibitive
and they could not pay it. They are urg
ing the commission to institute n lower
rate.
The commission soon will ask metal
lifcrous mine employers to meet them
regarding the rate TO be charged for IN
surancc in their industry.
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-06-19
HoD CARRIERS HAVE BRIEF STRIKE
Out Only Twenty Minutes at Union Sta
ton When Settlement Is Made

\ strike OF union hod carriers on the
new union passenger station Monday
morning lasted only tewnty minutes II
was caused by a renegade member re
fusing to pay his dues and keep in good
standing with his fellow-workmen.
Allison Stocker. state treasurer and
contractor Tor the job, at first refused
to comply with the unions demand that
the haeksl!der pay up or quit work. The
other hod carriers then punched their
hods against wall and called in Busi.
ness Agent Peter Johns OF the Building
Trades Council. who ewnt TO John
Heating, general manager of the union
station. with their grievance He con-
suited the contractor and in twenty min
utes the dues We're paid and the men
proceeded merrily with their work.
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-06-19
eYARDEPARTMENTSA SAYSCARLSON
MUST DISMISS "nUERTA" CHASE

Information that deception was prac-
ticed twice regarding the membership
of artillery batteries of the Colorado
National guard in order to represent to
the United States army Officers that
the complement met the federal require
ment- has recently been forwarded to
the war department at Washington.
Carlson Knows of Rottenness.
That the deceptions were each made
with the knowledge of Adjutant General
Chase or the sanction of his office was
also reported to the department. The
statements in regard to the deception
were part of an exhaustive report made
to Governor Carlson voluntarily by
present and former officers OF the guard
shortly after his election last fall. Carl
son. however. took no action in the mat
ter.
These were: That when Battery B OF
the artillery WAC inspected on May 27
1914, by regular army officers over %
per cent of the men ON the floor were
fraudulent members; that these men
were each paid 81 to attend the inspec-
tion: and that they were certified to
the war department as bona fide mem
bers OF the guard.
Misrepresentation OF a similar nature
was used in the Inspection OF Battery A
during the month OF May, 1914.
In regard to the inspection OF bat
terry A. the war department was told
that about thirty-five men OF Company
u. Second infantry, mounted company
which WAS the organization commanded
by Lieut., =. X. Monty I-inderfelt dur
ing the last battle Of Ludlow. We're pre-.
scented - members OF battery A
Monty One of the Crooks
II Wa- asserted that during this in
spectiou Lieutenant Liuderfelt and other
commissioned Officers stood in line as
priyatrs The regular army Officers
making the inspection were told that the
other fifty men Of the battery-eighty-
five is the minimum battery membership
under the federal regulations on
duty IN the coal strike fields.
The thirty-odd men of Iinderfelt :
command were then in Denver await
ing trial at the court martial held at
the Golden rifle range. They were GER
CONTINUED on Page SKI
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-06-19
PRESIDENT WILSON JOINS UNION

President Wilson this week became a
member of the Washington union of
iourncymen stone masons. Representa-
tivcs OF the union who were present
when Mr.. Wilson recently laid the corner
stone of the American Red Cross Me
mortal building there brought him card
of honorary membership, Presidents Ne
Kinley. Roosevelt and Taft also accepted
honorary memberships in unions during
their tenure of office.
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-06-19
HYpER MADE DEPUTY CONSTABLE

Commissioner of Property Crecnlee an
nounccd the appointment of Charles j.
Downey. editor of Mining Science. as
publicity agent for the city, succeeding
Otto F. Thum. Jr.
Ike Goldman. who assumed office as
constable Tuesday, announced the ap.
pointmcnt Of Thomas NJ. Hyder. former
alderman from the Thir'l ward, as dep
uty.
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-06-19
1. R. C. BEGINS WORK ON REPORT

The United States commission on in.
dustrial relations met in Chicago Tues
day to begin work on its report OF the
hearings which for several months were
conducted in many cities II is to be
filed ON or before August 20.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-12-30

old. Miss Freda Ferren and the 9TH
er members of the committee deserve.
much praise for the faithful prepar-
alton which they gave to the pro-
gram. The tree was lastly dec0rat-
ed and gave tone to the whole pro-
gram.
Next Sabbath morning is to be our
quarterly communion service. What
more fitting service for the begin
ming of the new year. Let everyone,
who can do so, plan to begin the
new year right by attending church
next Sabbath.
The service for'the Young Peoples
Society next Sunday evening Is con-
secration service. What an appr0-
pirate service for the young people as
they begin the new year. A splendid
time too for other young people to
enlist in this good work. Miss Ele-
nora Ironside is leader Of the meet
ing.
The regular service at Crown
Chapel next Sunday afternoon. Sum
day school at and preaching at 8.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-12-30
Christian Church.

Sunday: Sunday school 10 a. M;
Communion and preaching service II
q. M; Christian EndeavOr $3.50 p.
M; Evening preaching service 1880
p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday even
ing 1880 p. m.
Watch night service, Friday 8 p. M.
At this service we will have the
reports for the year Of all the depart
ments Of the church and the officers
for the ensuing year will be- elected.
At $3.50 Friday evening the board
of elders will serve an oyster supper
to the active members of the choir.
An effort is being made to get an in
vitation to all choir members, II per-
chance you should not get an invita-
ton, consider this your invitation and
come. The church enjoyed very much
the message of B. w. Garrett, Clerk
of the Supreme Court, Of Des Moines,
on the subject, when Iowa Goes
Dry" Brother Garrett was a former
member of this church and since go
ing to the Capital City he has increas-
ed rather than decreased in church
activity.
We expect to begin our revival
campaign with watch night SER
vice on New Years eve and be into
the work in earnest by Sunday even
ing. Our plans are to run through
the month of January. The pastor is
to do the preaching. Brother Lloyd
Smith is to lead in the service Of
song, and it Is our hope and prayer
that some good may be done in this
special effort both in presenting
more forcibly to the membership of
the church the responsibility Of
wearing the name Christian and to
those without the church the obliga-
ton that is theirs as sons Of God to
accept Christ as their Savior and
Elder Brother.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-12-30
The Home Of Hart Schaffner g. Marx Clothes
Machine Made Work Apron.

First prize 800
Second prize .............. so
One Piece Cotton Dress.
First prize -. 800
Second prize ........... 80
PREMIUMS FOR CLASS WORK.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-12-30
Brethren Church,
Sunday school at 10 a. m.
C. r.. at 6:45 n. M

0uuudy 6CAOOA nt = v a. ~.
G. E.. at GAS p. m.
Evening services at 1880 p. m.
Prayer meeting Wednesday even
ing at 1880 p. m.
There will be a watch meeting on
Friday evening at the home of Mr.
and Mrs. Jas Pearson. Christian En-
deavorers of the Leon Brethren
church and Grown chapel invited to
be present.
On Saturday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Ronk, the Sisterhood
girls mission study class will have
their first lesson. All girls who wish
to enroll in the class will please be-
present.
The Crown Chapel revival service
will begin on Monday evening Janu-
airy at 1880, o'clock. Rev. Ronk
will conduct the service. All are In
vited.
There will be a business meeting
of the Leon Brethren church on We'd
nesday evening following the prayer
meeting. .
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-12-30
THE CHURCHES.
Methodist Episcopal Church.

sunday ScnOOl >. 1917 D. I.
Divine services -. ..ll:OO 2. m.
Theme: Profit and Loss.
Epworth League -. $3.50 p. m.
Evening service. .f5O p. m.
Theme: Jonathan Pretense, the
Hypocrite."
Tributes to the memory of the fol
lowing local characters will be paid
at our church beginning next Sunday
evening and including the following
five Sunday evenings, namely: jon
athan Pretense, the Hypocrite, Mr..
Worldly Wiseman, the Stickler,"
MADAM Butterfly, the Society Won
an" John BarIeycorn, the Drunk
ard" "Aunt Sarah Gossip, the Busy
Body" With the exception that the
corpse will not be present, these will
be real funeral sermons. The truth,
the whole truth and nothing but the
truth will be told. You are invited.
The Christmas exercises for 1915
belong to the past, but the influences
thereof will permeate the whole
year. The church was crowded, even
all of the available standing room was
used. The program from start to
finish was listened to with utmost at
teption and interest. Many were the
expressions of appreciation. No one
grew weary listening and the COM
mon expression was, 1T was Just
fine," II never heard better exer-
cise," etc. Not child failed in the
part that was assigned, which in itself
was quite unusual. Misses Alma Kind
blade and Cuba Hayes deserve much
credit for the work that they did in
training the children. The treat
consisted of 172 Christmas boxes OF
mixed candies and nuts, every box
being given to some child.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-12-30
Beware Of Ointments for
Catarrh That Contain Mercury

as mercury viii surely destroy the sense
Of smell and completely. deran9e the
whole system when entering It through
never be used except on prescriptions
from reputable physicians. as the damage
they will do Is ten fold to the good you
can possibly derive from them. Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J.
Cheney & Co.. Toledo, O., contains no
mercury, and Is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genu-
me. " It Is taken internally and made In
Toledo. Ohio. by F. J. Cheney d Co. Tes-5
timonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price 75c per bottle.
Taks Hsll's Family Pills for eoustipation.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-12-30
Presbyterian Church,.

Sunday school ......... 9:45 a. m.
Morning service ~. IL: 100 a. m.
Young Peoples Society $3.50 p. m.
Evening service $500. ..7:30 p. m.
Mid-week service. Wed day 700 p. IA.
The Christmas exercises last Fri
day evening were we'll attended and
was replete with good things. The
boys and girls. were happy in the pre-
sentation of their parts and it was
alike enjoyed by both the young and
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-12-30
Good Business For Sale.

I am Offering my ice cream fac
tory and restaurant business for
sale. This property 10 all clear Of
encu mbrance, doing q fine busincss
and It is an opportunity for some one
to step into 4 good business. Will sell
for part cash, balance on good terms.
p. B. Walker.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-12-30

Women passing the best examina-
ton for weeks work in domestic sci
ence course will receive the follow
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-12-30

I am prepared to do all kinds Of,
light hauling and delivering. Guy
Smith, Phone 38.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-12-30
Friday, January eth.

900 a. m. Beverages Simple
luncheons. Demonstration.
200 p. m. Study of the kitchen.
Demonstration. Kitchen Model and
Plans.
Note: Please bring teaspoon
and small dish also pencil and
note book.
PRODUCTS OF THE OVEN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-12-30
Church Of the Brethren.
FRANKLIN
Sunday school at 10 q. m.
Morning service at IL q. m.
Christian Workers meeting at z
FRANKLIN

p m.
A. L. Sears will have charge Of the
morning service. The services last
Sunday were we'll attended. The pro-
gram Of the Christmas entertainment
given by the Sunday school was en-
toyed by all present. The topic for
next Sunday evening will be This
Year for Christ Matte Johnston
is the leader. Let us all come and
make this one Of the best meetings
of the season. .s
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-04
STERN INDICTMENT OF EAGLE
According to Prof. Collect Of Indian.
apolis, the National Bird 10 Moth
ing to Admire.

Prof. Collett, of Indianapolis. the
great Hoosier naturalist, says that
there Is good deal of poetic humbug
about the eagle and that there isn't
anything noble or inspiring about him.
He Is not only the biggest thief Of all
feathered thieves but he is the cruel
est.
His special delight seems to be to
attack and torture the most innocent
OF creatures. He will capture a lamb,
tear out the eyes OF the bleating Lit.
tie thing and watch the agonized move
ments of his victim with unmistak.
able gloating.
When the lamb gets so weak that IL
can't exhibit agony any longer the
eagle will catch another In the flock
and subject it to the same treatment.
One eagle has been known to mutilate
as many as 10 lambs in flock in this
way, frightening the ewes and even
the most pugnacious rams and keen
ing them at distance by his harsh
cries and fierce tapping OF his wings.
The biggest eagle that flies will not
attack any animal or thing capable of
showing resistance.
1t is all bosh about the eagle dis
daining to dine on anything it hasn't
itself vanquished and killed, declares
Prof. Collect. The bald eagle will set
tie down on and make a meal off as
vile carrion as will any buzzard that
ever scented a dead horse on the
plains.