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Denver labor bulletin., 1915-06-19
OPPOSE MINIMUM
WACELAWF FOR MEN
Lynch and Mitchell Appear
Before N. Y. Convention
Organized Labor Does Not Want Such
a Provision as Proposed, New State
Constitution Delegates Informed

Minimum wage laws for men, en-
bodied in provision in the new state
constitution i'll New York, We're opposed
by both John Mitchell and James NJ.
Lynch of the state labor commission,
before the constitutional convention com
mittee, headed by Herbert Parsons, which
is in session in Albany. Their opposi-
tion was voiced in the following words
of Mitchell:
There is no demand from organize
labor for minimum wage for men.
The unions can compel sufficiently high
wages and there is no apprehension that
the legislature would fix minimum
wage less than that fixed by the unions.
If the legislatures fixed a minimum
wage for bricklayers at S4 day, it
would be hard for the organized brick
layers to convince the public that they
should get $3.50. The men want more
than living wage. They awnt some
thing to put by for rainy day, and
perhaps save enough to go into business
for themselves and become employers"
Both Mitchell and Lynch were in favor
of minimum wages for women and chill
dren and that the legislature should be
given the widest power by the constitu-
tion to pass such laws, including old age
pensions. unemployment insurance and
compensation lOT Occupdtloiidl uisedots.
Speaking of minimum wages for
women and minors, Mitchell said.
women do not organize men do,
and many enter industrial pursuits with
the ultimate hope of becoming home
makers, and are not anxious to obtain
industrial rights through organization.
Wages for the women are lowered by
girls, who are supported at home, but
who go to work to get what might be
termed pin money to expend upon them
selves.
This class of girls is harmful to the
class that is compelled to support itself,
as they keep the latter's wages down."
Commissioner Lynch strongly opposed
compulsory arbitration OF strikes before
the committee. He said:
"The state should not have such power.
Bloodshed and resistance to any such
settlement of strikes would follow. Such
coercive measures could not be enforced
even with the aid of the sstate militia.
The Canadian compulsory arbitration is
not acceptable to the wage workers, and
any Involuntary servitude in the state of
New York would be risisted by labor"
Both labor men declared that the labor
vote of the state was able to defeat
any recommendation for constitutional
changes if these We're not in full accord
with its ideas.
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-06-19
BY EUGENE v. DEBS.


The following Associated Pres dis
patch is the last tragic echo Of the
crushing defeat sustained by the union
miners in the last strike in the upper
peninsula OF Michigan:
Calumet. Mich. May 2S.-A memorial
thanking James McNaughton, general
manager of the Calumet 4 Hecla Mining
COMPANY for his firmness in refusing to
Weld to the demands of the union in the
copper strike a year ago, was pre- ented
McNaugton tonight, signed by lO,ooO
employees of the company. The memorial
contains the signatures OF every employe
and expressed appreciation for the half
million dollar bonus promised then June
II by the company
Do YOU catch the true meaning, the
full significance OF this closing incident
of the tragic copper strike OF yea agol
Can YOU see these ten thousand mis-
erable slaves pouring out their thanks
to the tvrant who crushed their union,
assaulted, beat up and attempted to
murder their leaders, and then drove
them out of the state; the tyrant VINO
is responsible for the murder of nearly
a hundred babes on that never -to-be-
forgotten Christmas evef
Lower than these slaves are pictured
in the above dispatch no mortal beings
were ever sunk since the World began.
Scabbing at its worst is a shining virtue
compared to what they are here charged
with ut its best.
Do Not Judge Too Harshly.
But do not Judge these wretched slaves
too harshly, for much may be said in
mitigation of their fathomless debase-
ment. They did not initiate this So
called memorial OF course not. They
were down low enough, God knows. with
out sinking deeper in their degradation
and pouring out in public their gratitude
20 the author OF it.
This little scheme was engineered by
the Calumet & Ilecla. the union crushing,
mob -inciting. baby-killing corporation
and its hirelings, and quite possibly by
McNaughtou himself
In this filthy memorial" McNaugh-
ton is vindicated gldGifed and made to
appear immaculate, but only a mental
cripple will be deceived by it.
1t must have been bitter pill to
many a slave OF the Calumet q iecla,
but they had to swallow it. They had
to publicly lick their masters hand like
dogs for the (bonelus he flung to them,
ank thank him for having destroyed
their union. mobbed their leaders, muir
dered their children. robbed them OF
their self-respect, ravished their man
hood. sunk them to the depths OF ser
Witty and finally certify to all the world
that they We're profoundly grateful for
their slavery and degradation.
Memorial a Rank Fraud.
Some years ago the Louisville Nash
vile and other roads in the south,
learning that | was to orgarIze the
American Railway Union in that sec
ton. prepared resolution in the name
of 1--WE, the employees" denouncing me
as THE Chicago Anarchist" and declar-
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-06-19
SAILORS ACTNULLS
2l SEA TREATIES
United States will End All
Conventions Interfering
Some Foreign Nations Object But State
Department Insists Upon. ..Negoteat-
ing New Pacts to Comply WithLaw

Twenty seven OF the principal nations
of the world have been notified by the
United States that it intends to term-
nate provisions of existing treaties with
those countries which are in conflict with
the seaman's act passed by the last con
gress.
1t was learned in Washington this
week that this notice was given as re-
quired by the law through the Amer
lean embassies and legations, Just within
the prescribed limit of ninety days from
March 4, last, when the act was ap.
proved.
Previous denuneiations of tronties by
the United States have covered the entire
conventions 1t remains to be seen
whether the nations interested in the
present instance will consent to the ex-
cision OF certain provisions Of the sea-
mans act. If they will not consent to
this, then the state department is under
obligations to cancel all the the treaties.
Would Destroy Provision.
Such proceeding would result in de,
stroying provisions between the United
States and all those nations Tor the
settlement of estates, the transfer Of
property, the exercise of consular func-
lOUss tuHNbfns anu
port and lighthouse duties. and a hum
dred other subjects which have formed
the basis of treaty regulations and stipu-
ations between civilized people.
Then it would become necessary for
the state department to Immediately be-
gin negotiations for new treaties to pre-
vent in the infliction of serious injury
upon the business and diplomatic rela-
tions of the United States.
Objections to Act.
Objection has already been made to
the seaman's act by Spain, Italy, Aus
tria, Hungary, The Netherlands and
Great Britain, and it is known that other
European governments are prepared to
adopt similar course. Generally speak
ing these objections are based upon the
provisions of the act which permit for
eign sailor in an American port to claim
half his wages at pleasure; to the Sec
tions prohibiting the advance Of wages
to sailors and limiting the allotmcnts
they may take; requiring majority OF
the crews of foreign vessels to be able
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-06-19

to understand the language OF the com
missioned officer; prescribing the proper
tion of veteran sailors to man each life
boat and exempting foreign sailors from
arrest for desertion.
All these provisions are declared to be
i'm violation of existing treaties.
Nearly all the treaties contain pro-
visions requiring at least one years no
tice before they can be terminated and
the seaman's act provided that in such
cases the act shall not take effect until
the expiration of the period fixed in the
treaties.
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-06-19
FOR SALE
On Easy Terms

Fruit Farms and Garden Tracts In
Northwestern Arkansas; cheap, and easy
terms, or will trade for city property.
From to 100 acres; all well located
For information call at 343 Inca St,
Denver, Colo.
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-06-19
WESTERN FEDERATION WINS SUIT
Butte District Court Rules Regular Union
Owns Property of Local No. /.

A dispatch received this week at head
quarters Of the Western Federation of
Miners in Denver from Butte, Mont
says;
District Judge John H. McClernan
has ruled that the Western Federation
Of Miners is entitled to control Of Butte
Miners umon No. /. aud to possession
Of its property. but the court also is
sued restraining order preventing the
officials of the Federation from remoy-
ing any OF the moneys, properties or
records of the union from Silver Be--'
county. ~
The suit was begun by the Fcdcra,sanS
against the Officers OF the local union.
who have attempted to pull away from
the Federation.
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-06-19
SETTLE FRANK BRYAN's ESTATE

Threatened corrtest over the estate
Of the late Frank A. Bryan, former presi-
dent OF the Denver Building Trades club.
was averted when John j. and Lydia A.
Bryan, parents Of the deceased. voluntar-
lily relinquished their fight to be appoint
ed executors over the widow. Mrs. Marie
II. Bryan. The parents declined to serve,
having been named in the will. and petit.
toned the court to appoint the widow.
when the matter came up in Judge Roth
gerber's court. Under Bryant's will. the
bulk of the estate. estimated at $4,000,
will go to his adopted daughter.
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-06-19

President John McLennan of the Colo
RADIO State Federation OF Labor has ac-
cepted the invitation of the Cheyenne
Trades and Labor Assembly to deliver
an address in that city on Labor Day,
Monday, September 6.
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-06-19
TOLD IN A
FEW LINES

State Federation of Labor offices have
been moved from rooms 1856, German
American Trust building to room 3ls.
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-06-19

Beats them all. La Belle SC cigar;
union made in Denver.-Adv.
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-06-19

John j. Torpey, superintendent of
street cleaning, was married Wednesday
morning to Miss Suzanna Monaghan. The
ceremony was performed at 7:lO o'clock
in the Immaculate Conception cathedral
by the Rev. Father Edward j. Mannix.
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-06-19

Try a Principe de Lees cigar for an
after dinner smoke. Union made.-Adv
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-06-19

You will never miss a train II you
carry one Of o'Kcefes watches. s. Fif-
teenth street.
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-06-19
BUSIN ESS
BUILDERS
READ Them
SEEDS. BULBS AND PLANTS.
GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS ETC

GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS, ETC.
Good Garden Seeds are a requisite
to good results. Our seeds are
carefully selected and are reliable.
Information regarding planting
and cultivation chcerfully given.
THE HAINES SEED COMPANY
1904 Fifteenth st. Phone Main asl.
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-06-19

Try Principe de Lees cigar for an
after dinner smoke. Union made.-Adv.
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-06-19

Try Principe de Lees cigar for an
after-dinner smoke. Union made.-Adv.
Denver labor bulletin., 1915-06-19

Erastus R. Harper, lieutenant governor
during the administration OF former Gov.
ernor Buehtel, has been appointed state
insurance commissioner by Governor
Carlson He took office this week, sue
ceeding Mrs. d. NJ. Rolph, who has been
acting commissioner for several months.
New Britain herald., 1915-09-04
NEGROES DENY THEY
 CONFESSED MURDER
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ing failed to produce anything except document which, MT. Cushing states, could not be probated. It is understood that in this document Dr. Mohr sought to deprive his wife of all interest in his estate.
 Tries to See Miss Burger.
 Charles M. Mohr of New York, one of two children of Dr. Mohr by a former marriage, made two unsuc- cessful attempts to see Miss Emily G. Burger, the doctors secretary, who is recovering from bullet wounds received at the time her en- ployer was killed. After his last effort early today, he remarked to one of the doctors that he did not think there would be any disagreement in the Mohr family ever the disposition of his fathers estate in the absence of a will. He said that he and his stepm other had virtually agreed upon a division of the property, which he timated to be worth $4OO,000. He ex- pected to receive $s0,0O0 and his sister, Mrs. Ernest Marr of Baltimore, like amount. The rest of the estate, he said, would probably go to Mrs. Mohr and her two children.
New Britain herald., 1915-09-04
BOUND OVER FOR LARCENY.

New Haven, Sept. 4-Albert Fine, who is also known to the police, it is claimed, under other names, and pre- sumably came from New York, was held for the superior court today on the charge of larceny from the per- son of James Bence, of New London, aged seventy five, on railroad train here July 5. Fine is said to have picked the pockets of two persons and had got $90 from Bence when he was detected. In struggle Bence had two ribs broken and was in the Me morial hospital at New London for some time. Fine has been out under S3,000 bail A railroad officer made the arrest. Fine Is also held in $1, 1000 as fugitive from justice, being want sed in Boston on the charge of at- tempted larceny.
New Britain herald., 1915-09-04
COBB RECOVERING
 FROM HIS SLUMP
Tygers' Star Slugger Gets Back
 Into Shape and Hits .S75

Chicago, Sept. 4.-Ty Cobb is re- covering from his recent batting slump acording to averages published here today and still Is safely leading the American League sluggers with .375. The Detroit star, during his slump, failed to get a hit in nineteen trips to the plate. American Leaguers trailing the Georgian in hitting are Speaker, Boston 1928; Crawford, De- troit .327; Jackson, Chicago 1926; E. Collins, Chicago .319
 Detroit, with .270 leads in club batting, with Boston, second with .264. Cobb leads in stolen bases with 7s. He lost the honor of lead ing in total bases which now is held by his team mate, Crawford, who leads with 240. Cobb remains at the front, however, as the best run maker with 120. Burns, Detroit, who led in homers last week, with five, remains at the head of the column With his total unchanged.
 Luderus, Philadelphia, batted him. self into the lead in the National League this week, with an average of 1926; Doyle, New York is next with 1924; Daubert, Brooklyn, third with .313; Snyder, St. Louis, has dropped from first place to fourth and is tied with his team mate, Long, with .310.
 St. Louis leads in club batting with .257, and Cincinnati is second with .253.
 Cravath, Philadelphia, leads in runs scored with "A, in total bases with POS and in home runs with 19. Carey, Pittsburgh, leads the base stealers with 30 thefts.
 The leading batter in the Interna- tional League is Gilhooley, Buffalo, with .343.
New Britain herald., 1915-09-04
MASS MEETING TOMORROW.
Noted Speakers to Address Local He-
 brews-Attorney Sake to Preside.

The executive committee for the Jewish mass meeting tomorrow eve ming at the Grammar school hall met last evening in Dr. M. S. Dunn's of flee and perfected arrangements for this big Hebrew event
 The executive committee in charge Of the meeting is Dr. M. S. Dunn, At torney M D Sake, N. M. Miller, Fred Wrinkle. M tucker, J. Kaplan, s. Ginsberg and s. Berson
 Speakers of the evening will ar rive at Berlin on the 6:2O D. m tram from New York and will be met by the above committee. The mass meet ing will open at and will be pre- sided over by Attorney M. D. Sake. pr. Dunn, chairman of the United Jewish Board Relief committee, will speak upon the canvass that has been carried on ins this city for the relief of the war sufferers and will greet the guests of the evening.
 This meeting will undoubtedly be of intense interest because of the prominence of the speakers and it is expected that the Grammar school auditorium will be filled to capacity.
New Britain herald., 1915-09-04
SHELTON STRIKE SETTLED.

Shelton, Sept. 1.-The strike of ma- chinists at the R. N. Basset companys plant here was adjusted this after noon. The strikers asked for an eight hour day without reduction in wages. President F. A. Russ offered to the shop committee the fifty hour week with pay for fifty-seven 3-1O hours in place of the present sixty hour week, time and half for overtime, and double pay for Sundays and holidays
 The machinists accepted the offer and also voted that if the coverers who all so struck for the eight hour day do not accept the compromise the ma chinists will not object if the com pany fills the places of the strikers. The company will advance wages of piece workers, of whom there are about one thousand girls, twelve and one-half per cent. The new schedule will be effective throughout the plant.
New Britain herald., 1915-09-04
DIR. FABER BOUND OVER.

Waterbury, Sept. 4.-On the charge of prescribing narcotics for other than therapeutic purposes, pr. G. A. Faber was bound over to the su- perior court, by City Court Judge Me- Mahon this morning. pr. Faber's bonds were reduced from $500 to $300. He is charged with having given several prescriptions to James Heavens, alias James Hope, alias James Hayden, who was tried in New Haven police court week ago for selling narcotics and forging a phy- sician's name to the prescriptions. No evidence has been offered for the de- fense, counsel for the accused de- ciding to wait until the case reaches the higher court
New Britain herald., 1915-09-04
GERMANS NEARER
 PORT OF RIGA
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te allies means actual participation in the war, while agreement to the re- quest of the central powers implies merely friendly neutrality expressed in permitting the shipment through Bulgaria of arms and other war SUD- plies for the Turks.
 Although it has been established rather definitely that London has no part in the intimation of informal peace discussions, 1t is plain that official circles are4interested keenly in the news of activity in this direction There are straws in the wind which indicate that what are designated as "proper peace overtures' on the part of Germany would meet with con- sideration. However, the general public, not so well informed as is the government, probably would re- gard such overtures as premature.
 While diplomats are seeking to en- large the sphere of the war, and while talk of peace is in the air, the great struggle continues along all fronts without Interruption. The Russians are fighting desperately along he Dvina, protecting the shortest road to Petrograd. They are developing d counter offensive before Wilma which evidently is designed to threaten Field
 Marshal Won Hindeburg's right flank.
 French artillery is pounding the, Ger
 man trenches along the western front.
 Berlin, Sept. 4, By wireless to Say vile, N. Y.-"Rumors that the French and British have succeeded in break ing through the German lines at Ar ras are absolutely untrue," says the Overseas News Agency. ITO the con- trary, the German positions in the west are more secure and favorable than was the case several months ago. I It is evident that rumors of this na- ture are being spread by agents of Germany's enemies in an attempt to l influence public sentiment.
 Turks Claim Victories.
 Constantinople, Sept. 4, via London 1:33 D. m.-Turkish victories in minor | engagements are reported in an off cial statement given out here today. l The mmunication follows:
 "On our right wing, on Sept. 3, our
 artillery dispersed an enemy battalion which was being drilled. On our l left wing, in the region of Kereves 1 Dere, we silenced two hostile guns"
New Britain herald., 1915-09-04
Miss Ruth H. Sautter.

Miss Ruth Hannah Sautter, daugh- ter of MT. and Mrs Stephen Sautter of Fl Bassett street, died at her home this forenoon of leakage of the heart. The funeral will be held from her late residence at 2 o'clock Tuesday after noon. Rev. pr. George w. c. Hill, pastor of the South church, will of- ficiate and interment will be in Fair view cemetery.
 Miss Sautter was a New Britain girl and had large circle of friends. She was twenty-seven years, one month and twenty-four days old. Besides her parents she is survived by one brother, Harry Sautter of Bridgeport. She attended the local schools and was graduated from the High school with the class of 1907. For several years after her graduation she was em- ployed as cashier at the Globe Cloth ing House.
 Miss Sautter was a member of the South church and belonged to the Christian Endeavor society.
New Britain herald., 1915-09-04
The Sport shirt Providence BuI1et<|

The most sensationaf d( of social life in this c{ present summer has been called Sport shirt" Prd body in any progressive \ has been so listless as to n 10 observe this curious and manifestation of mascu1ind city. So far it seems to had only those male persons b9 ages of fourteen and twen4 the phenomenon only god firm the belief that raising the way he should go is soi a difficult job.
 It is not known who in} Sport shirt" and wished guided youths. The garrn| v neck giving it a lovely air, and the broad flowing trained over the outside ol collar. It only needs somd cry or lace insertion to 1o' turesque as possible. One firm impression that the wearer of a sport shirt is enough to vote, whatever Il may say or whatever his sig may indicate. Perhaps it the American fashions" b event it suggests melanch' tions,
New Britain herald., 1915-09-04
PlJLIAR
 & NIVEN
SMITH BUSINESS COLLEGE
Progressive Institution Having Banner
 Year of Its History. ~

Year of Its History.
 Up-to-date methods, excellent equipment and competent instructors have combined to make the Smith Business college at 276 Main street, LeWitt's block, one of the leading commercial schools in the state. Ed ward N. Smith, the principal reports that the school was never so flourish ing as this term and he believes that he has the largest attendance that any business school in New Britain ever had.
 The Gregg system, recognized as one of the simplest ana best, is taught to the shorthand classes. There are four instructors, especially trained for this work, and each pays close atten- tion to detail so that the scholars re- ceive thorough training. MT. Smith has engaged the best talent obtainable for his teaching staff and results are shown in the complimentary letters he receives from manuracturers and business men who employ graduates of his school. In the typewriting de- partment there are twenty-four ma chimes of all makes. The touch sys- tenn is taught. While not a faddist Mir Smith overlooks no opportunity to improve the quality of his school and is up to the moment in regard to latest innovations in the commer- cial world.
New Britain herald., 1915-09-04
INTERVIEW PLEAsEs POPE.
Pontiff Believes U. S. in Position to
 Address Belligerents for Peace.

Washington, Sept. 4.-Efforts of Pope Benedict to bring about peace in Europe continued an absorbing sub- ject of discussion today in official and diplomatic circles here.
 Press despatches from Rome quot ing the Pope as expressing the be- lief that the United States is now in position to address both groups or belligerents in the matters or peace, with the probability of inducing them to take the preliminary steps which would lead to negotiations for the cessation of the war, attracted consid- able attention here. The Pontiff also expressed gratifcation at the cordial ity of the interview between President Wilson and Cardinal Gibbons on Thursday when the latter delivered a message to the President from the Pope regarding peace.
New Britain herald., 1915-09-04
MRS. JOHNSON TO
 SING TOMORROW

Program for Organ Recital and
 Musical at South Church An
 nOunced by Joseph Clair Beebe.
 Joseph Clair Beebe, the organist of the South Congregational church, will give a series of recitals on Sunday afternoons during the month of Sep tember. These will begin at 4:30, lasting one hour, and will be similar to those which proved so inspiring and deservedly popular in June. A mem Der of the quartet of the church will sing at each recital, Mrs. Gertrude L. Johnson, contralto, assisting at the recital tomorrow afternoon. It is de- sired to make these recitals minister to the musical interest of New Britain,