Denver labor bulletin., 1915-07-17
The Optimistic
Philosopher

~ LILY WELSH and Roy Heron OF
- the Denver Horseshoers' Union
are two of the liyest wires in the
local labor movement, and when
they 90 after anything for their organi-
zation the object sought is never lost
sight of until victory is won. Take the
ease of the Carlson lee Cream company,
foI illustration. This concern WIS hav-
ing seventeen head OF delivery wagon
horses sbod in non union shop. Billy
-snd Roy. as delegates to the Trades and
-ibor Assembly, brought the matter be-
Tore that body and asked assistance. IL
was given and the active committee ON
arbitration and grievances got busy at
once. Every drug store in Denver using
Carlson's ice cream was visited and the
proprietors requested to suggest TO Carl
son that his horses be shod in n union
shop. This work soon proved effective.
and now the horses are being taken - 4
place that employs members of the
Horseshoers' Union. Other unions should
profit by this lesson. Live delegates
in the Trades Assembly, always on the
job. receive the hearty cooperation os
other live delegates and get genuine re-
suits for their organizations II il per.
haps needless to mention in this CON
nectiou that Carlson, the ice cream man,
j. not related to Carlson. the governor.
At long intervals George A. Esterling
i heard from. and his cheering notes are
always highly appreciated. Those who
have become readers of The Bulletin
since George wrote year ago. are
informed that he is the princely printer
Of Avalon, situate on Santa Catalina
II a e.. q a. N -.
ocean. George moved thence from Den
yer several years ago in order to secure
n quiet retreat where he can have un-
limited space Tor the flow OF his soul
full philosophy. He has also ss.nt to Sec
retHry Birdsall OF Denver Typograph-
ieal Union beautiful large blur-tope
photograph Of Avalon and ia" hay that
looks 20 inviting that the o. p. can
hardly resist travelling thither. The
photograph is the work Of Ayalon'- OK
prrf official artist. T. y. Reyes The
picture VIII be- suitably framed aud
gflo, the east art gallery Of Typograrh-
i1l Union headquarters 90 the BANK
block. George further writes De will
sail over 90 Los Angeles and devote ono
whole week 20 doing HE share in eTie
tanning delegates 20 the l. T. T.. con
vention. giving particular attention 70
AfAiHu htA-NAfls ms lhiflfl IiAAr AlNa % HA-
ers haiiing from Colorado.
So:
Six months ago there was "uiy one
strictly union moving picture th"ater or
Curtis street. by August every hors-
on The Great White Way win b. opcfa;-
ing with union oreWs. This result has
b'-cn accomplished through quiet. sys-
tematie effort on part Of the Denssr
Trades and Labor Assembly. the stay.
Employees. Moving Picture Operators and
Musicians' Union. With four or fvr
houses under ban OF the Assembly at
one time no effective work was done
Upon recommendation OF tb. Arbitrs.
tion and Grievance Committe. OF the
Assembly one house was taken at
time and union members and their
friends advised to remain away from ,t.
This plan was consistently and persist
entity carried out. and union operators
and musicians began to superoedc the
free and independents" The last 20
aroep, union terms il the Iris. long a
bone OF contention. II Is reported that
sha tnauaerr this week signed a contract