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United labor bulletin., 1915-01-02

1t now develops that Uncle Joe"
Cannon's comeback is tainted with the
most vicious sort of fraud. In testify
ing before a federal grand jury at Terre
Haute, Ind, the other day man under
arrest for voting illegally in the Indiana
city said he was one OF 700 floaters
hired by standpat Republicans to go to
Danville, ILL.,, nearby, and vote for
Uncle joe" Here's another chance 1or
Congress to display courtesy to the
people by unseating the man who prof.
tied by these tactics.
United labor bulletin., 1915-01-02
NO SAUSAGE FOR HIM.

Jones'" said hotel manager to a
waiter, what did that gent from table
No. leave SO suddenly forf"
well, sir" said the water, she sat
down and asked for sausage and / told
him we were out of them, but if he
would care to wait few minutes I
could get the cook to make some.-
WELL" said the manager, what
thenf"
81 went to the Kitchen" resumed the
waiter, "and accidentally trod upon the
dogs tail, and of course it yelped out
And suddenly the gent got up and left
United labor bulletin., 1915-01-02
A Neuu Years Prayer
By David Cory

BY David Cory
God grant that the new year through
Nav strive with heart and soul to do
Those things which are most good and
God grant that 1 each morning start
NV duties with cheerful heart
And cheerfully perform my part.
To wear a smile all through the day,
To Danish thoughts unkind away,
And when my bedtime comes, to pray
To say my prayers with folded hands
As night comes softly Ger the lands,
To Him, who always understands.
And when the bells>on New Years dawn
Proclaim the bright New Year born,
And i awake on New Years morn,
1 pray Him whisper, low and sweet,
To help me guide my hayward feet,
Lest l forget my prayer to meet.
United labor bulletin., 1915-01-02

laturc or in the street; but every one
is the distinguished gentleman from
Oregon or whatever state II is. That
distinguished gentleman stuff is sena-
torial courtesy. In Washington, just the
same, senator Is some pumpkins' His
card takes him anywhere and every
time he flashes his cary everyone Jumps.
He sends In his card and the President
sees him. while other people wait. He
offers his card in . department and
there IL an upheaval to assist him."
United labor bulletin., 1915-01-02

The old saying that few officeholders
die and none resign is well illustrated
in the case of John Laws, registrar Of
deeds in Orange county, South Carolina,
whose death is reported in press dis
patches this week. Laws was 90 years
old and it is believed his record stands
as the longest continuous service in an
elective office in the United States. He
was elected first in 1850, when the Of
flee of register was established, having
held office continuously for "a years.
United labor bulletin., 1915-01-02
LEr,s STOP THE oouG1No.

AS read daily of the fees and per diems asked
from the taxpayers of Denver by most everybody
that can get his hooks in in connection with the
water fight, tempted to believe that the
whole turmoil was started by some far seeing
people who had in mind this sort Of gouging and
grating If the figures could be secured and veri-
fled the amount of goed hard cash paid out in the
last few years would make the people set up and
ask, "Where are we at? And after all is said and
done, has there really anything been accomplished
toward securing new water plant for Denver
or acquiring the plant of the water company
favor the municipal ownership OF water for our
city, but if we to spend hundreds of thousands
OF dollars for experts, court costs extra lawyer
fees, salaries etc. ETC., and get nowhere, it is
about time the people woke up and got busy
along the line of real results The thing to do is
to cut all OF this foderol out and proceed to con-
denim or purchase the present plant at fair and
square valuation, without confiscation, vote a
couple millions for betterments and improve
ments and put the whole concern on business
basis and shut off the agitation and opportunity
for dipping in by everybody. With the New Year
should come resolve on the part OF every loyal
Denverite to get down to brass tacks in the con-
duct of all branches and phases of our city gov
ernment.
United labor bulletin., 1915-01-02
BRED I'm THE BONE.

An old Welshman was driving a
donkey along country road. The
"moke" refused to go above snail's
pace, Notwithstanding repeated blows
from heavy, knotted stick.
Thoroughly out of temper, the old
.Welshman was heard to exclaim:
60 along, you pig; your mother wass
a pig. your father was a pig. Gee up,
my SON."
United labor bulletin., 1915-01-02

John NJ. O'Neill, formerly editor Of
the Miners Magazine, official paper Of
the Western Federation of Miners, has
taken editorial charge of the Trinidad
Free Press, daily paper established
about a year ago by the United Mine
Workers. O'Neill wields pungent pen
and the people of southern Colorado are
beginning to sit up and take notice of
his arrival in their midst
United labor bulletin., 1915-01-02

The word German" was derived from
"wer" twar) and man." man denoting
brave or warlike men, as described by
the Romans to tribes living north of the
Danube, Rhine and Vistula rivers in
Europe. The Roman alphabet having no
"w'' this letter was finally converted
into "g''; and, therefore, with a Latin
termination the name became Germanla.
and that of their country Germania-
United labor bulletin., 1915-01-02
AS SEEN BY A NEW MEMBER

Senator Lane of Oregon, new MEM
her of the United States Senate, is not
greatly impressed with the ability OF
the men who make up Congress. The
senator says:
"A birdseye view of the Senate shows
there are a few highly intelligent men,
but the bulk are just common, ordinary,
average 'mutts.' They are the SAM
sort YOU find, in the Council, the Legis'
United labor bulletin., 1915-01-02
PRACTICAL ANSWER.

Teacher-Now, if paid one man 90
a day for seven days, another $3.50 for
ten days, and another $4.75 for six
days
Reddy Backrow (whose father be.
longs to the union)-You'd have the
durndest strike on your hands you ever
saw, teacher=Puck
United labor bulletin., 1915-01-02

Anyone desiring a key to the gate
way leading to the path of least resist
ance is respectfully referred to the edi-
torial page of the Rocky Mountain
News these winter mornings. An opin-
ion, good or bad, hasn't been expressed
for SO long that no one has chance to
complain of the News editorial policy.
United labor bulletin., 1915-01-02

Governor Joseph NJ. Carey of wyo-
ming has signed the workmen's COM
pensation proclamation, which now
makes it mandatory upon the next
Legislature to enact the law and incor-
porate same as a part of the constitu-
tion of the state.
United labor bulletin., 1915-01-02

Frank p. Walsh, chairman of the fed
eral commission on industrial relations,
wrote from Kansas City requesting sew
eral copies of The United Labor Bulle-
tin containing the editorial comment on
the recent hearing in Denver. Needless
to say this is compliment highly ap-
preciated by The Bulletin office.
United labor bulletin., 1915-01-02

The high cost of living has at last hit
the Chicago Board of Trade. Giving this
as the reason, the rate of commission
for handling corn, which has stood at
half cent bushel since the board
was organized, has been increased to
three-quarters of cent per bushel. OF
course the farmers will have to stand
for it, because the board members need
the money.
United labor bulletin., 1915-01-02
THE FALSE LABOR REVIEW.


ceedings of the Trades Assembly, in another col
umn, that that body took decided action in regard
to publication recently issued purporting to be
an annual labor review. For more than three
months knew this affair going on and
realized that every day the solicitors for the same
were injuring by word and deed The Bulletin,
but it decided to let the matter its course
Every charge possible, to bring business to the
publication under question, was made against
The Bulletin. Merchants who refused to come
across were even threatened with boycott from
the unions, by the solicitors. In fact, the whole
transaction stinks that l am little inclined
to refrain from stirring it further. The Bulletin
has fought the battles of the unions of Denver to
the best of its ability, and had hoped that if there
was any extra advertising or business to be Sc
cured, could secure the same and thus help
tide over the lean weeks that were about upon
u.s. 1t has always been maintained by the lead
ers of the labor movement in Denver that if
paper would be published that would refrain from
personal issues, every atom of strength would be
thrown to it, and the business men urged to pat
ronize its columns to the exclusion of publications
of the nature that has been put out. believe the
rank and file of labor in Denver do not sanction
or condone what has been DONE The Bulletin, to
considerable extent is restricted in the class OF
advertising it may take, but glance over the re-
view shows that any and every kind was taken,
and number VIGOROUSLY hostile to organized
labor, came through handsomely. | go
ing, at this time, into a very extended discussion
of what has happened. but may do so later. I be
lieve ! am in possession OF many facts that would
not add to the gayety OF the situation were l to
them forth in full. believe the fault lies with
few individuals of whom had every
son on earth, in the way OF past favors and
Citations. frown down anything that would
have tendency to injurc The Bulletin. How
ever the business and unions oil Denver will
be put in complete possession OF all that occurred
and it is hoped that steps will be taken to prevent
recurrence in the future. 1t is said that the
managers Of the publication have attempted to
raise contracts in several instances, and have
charged that The Bulletin was interested in the
matter. The committees of the Trades Assembly
and the Label League that investigating will
quite likely have interesting report to make in
due time. Therefore. will let further comment
await such report.
United labor bulletin., 1915-01-02

The average annual salary of the 49,.
S54 public school teachers in Missouri
for the school year ending June 30,
1914, was $544.35, an average monthly
wage of S46.lS and an average daily
wage of $l.5l. The Kansas City Labor
Herald truthfully remarks that as long
as the school teachers remain unorxau-
lied they cannot hope for any material
increase in their wages.
United labor bulletin., 1915-01-02
GOLDEN MEASURE.

'Tn Australia" Dragged the native of
that country, you can pick up gold by
the pint"
ut comes in quartz in America" re-
torted the guick-witted nephew of Un.
Gle Sam.-Pittsburg Post.
United labor bulletin., 1915-01-02
MORE CHRISTMAS CHEER.

The returns not all in for publication but
it is learned that Christmas real gladsome
day to many of those fortunate enough TO be in
the employ of some OF our large concerns, in adj
dition to those mentioned last week. The Golden
Eagle Dry Goods Company distributed in the
neighborhood OF $4,000 in gold among the heads
OF departments buyers, managers, etc, in proper
tion to the length OF employment, which was the
largest amount bf real Christmas cheer handed
out by any Denver concern.
The Joslin Dry Goods Company distributed
toys and useful gifts to the needy children OF the
city.
The First National Bank. the International
Trust Company, the Denver National, the Colora-
do National. United States National, the Hamil-
ton, the Federal National Interstate Trust Com
pany and the German-Amcrican Trust Company
remembered their employees with presents of SUBJ
stantial sums in gold All Of this fine and
has the right ring and am not jealous. as the
free lunch law has not yet gone into effect and
there were several kind invitations to have
something" extended and accepted during the
day.
United labor bulletin., 1915-01-02
A MISTAKE CORRECTED.

Some time ago. Horseshocrs' Union No. 20, in
the persecution OF its efforts to have the Kenni-
cott-Patterson Transfer Company have the shoe
ing of its horses done by union men, led to
believe that the Cottrell Clothing Company pat
ronized the firm and sent out notice to the
unions stating who dealt with the unfair teaming
firm. Secretary Welsh of the Trades Assembly,
investigated the matter, and informs that a
mistake occurred when Cottrell was included in
the list and facts show that it has been some
years since the K. P. people did any. hauling for
Mr.. Cottrell Secretary Welsh, who is member
of the Horseshoers, therefore requests that the
statement be made to the various unions and
trades unionsts of Denver that he has found that
the Cottrell people were placed in false light.
United labor bulletin., 1915-01-02
THE LIMIT.

Lawyer-You certainly gave this
young lady cause to believe you were
going to propose marriage. When she
left the resort you waved tender good-
bye.
Defendhnt-But didn't wave immu.
nity.-Baltimore American.
United labor bulletin., 1915-01-02

Envy II an awkward homage that in
feriority pays to merit.-LA Motto.
United labor bulletin., 1915-01-02
The General Managers Corner
MADE HAppY-HAD AN ACCIDENT.

Nv personal friend William ]. Barker, the
b;o works of the Denver Gas Company, MADE
the Christmas cheer of the writer more pleasant
through the handing out OF several boxes OF
cigars. Then W. l. goes home and while amusinS
his grandson on Christmas day falls and faetuf
a hip that will put him out of commission
some days. the first lay up he has had during ms
thirty-five years connection with his company.
During the early part OF the week his INJURY took
on serious turn and for several days there was
grave danger of death through uranemc poison.
His grave condition brought inquiries from all
walks of life and sadness depicted on many
faces He has rallied and at the time OF writing
the doctors say he will recover Everybody
wishes Bill quick and complete resoraton TO
full health and return to business life. Denver
could i'll afford the passing OF such booster ana
builder William ]. Barker.
MAKE THE HEART GLOW.
During the Christmas season l received
number OF fine cards from old time friends that
| feel as though | couldn't pass by without men
tion Among them l recall from Mr. and Mrs.
D. c. Coates OF Spokane; Trustee Tom McCaffery
OF Colorado Springs Jerry F. Halloron OF Victor;
Louis A. Hornstein OF the Merganthaler publicity
department at Brooklyn: Tom Fennessy OF the
Los Angeles Examiner; Jerre Sullivan OF the Ho-
tel and Restaurant Employees at Cincinnati; Pres
ident Marsden G. Scott and Secretary treasurer
John HAYES of the Printers No doubt there.
were others. but to all OF them l send my best
wishes and hope for them the best the New ear
can possibly have in store for the most fortunate
The many personal expressions OF good will and
Joy and success certainly the heart that
may be little out OF tune over the general run
OF things.
United labor bulletin., 1915-01-02
NEW DISTRICT JUDGE.

ernor Ammons will appoint William D. Wright,
ST. to the vacancy in the district court Of Denver,
caused by the resignation Of Judge Teller VINO has
been elevated by the people to the Supreme Court.
Denver and in the old days was a frequent candi-
date for various offices when the Democratic
party was compelled to draft individuals to fill
up the ticket. 1t is said his selection was favored
by the Post people
United labor bulletin., 1915-01-02
CHANGING THE CHARTER.

note that at recent meeting OF the Socialist
party of Denver, a resolution adopted that
places the members of that organization record
being in favor OF the repeating OF the provision
that gives present form OF commission
form of city government, and proposes go
down the line with all those citizens who may be
in favor of change. They advance very
strong reasons for their action. l suppose this is
Of the starters in fight for change that is
to be submitted at special election early this
year. l learn that there quite number
individuals and organizations of various kinds
that preparing proposed schemes One meets
very few people these days that entirely salts
fled with the way things are run at present. But
no two seem to agree TO just what they want,
Some want the old form OF a board OF supervisors
and aldermen, with a mayor in full charge.
don't believe this could go through there are
too many that would fear a return to the old sys-
tenn. Others want legislative body OF seven or
nine members to be elected from individual dis
tricts, with mayor and auditor elected by the city
at large, and heads for the various departments
filled by the commissioners to be selected by
the legislative body of the city. And there arc
many more, all seeking for change. AS ] have
said, believe majority of the voters favor
change, but if four or five plans are submitted
they will all be voted down. Too many chefs
liable to the mulligan to become
scorchcd Every shade of opinion should get to-
gether and give and take and hatch out some
thing that would go through. / believe the pco-
pie would be about ripe for it.
The Laclede blade., 1915-08-20
Something To Talk About

The talk of the town and sur
rounding country is the new Grant
six" that has just arrived at the
Power Garage and it certainly is a
wonder. It is built so strong and
has such wonderful equipment that
some folk really think it is an
automobile. 1t even has a one
man mohair- top and Rayfeld car
burater. Not semi, but full canti-
lever springs on rear and semi
elliptic in front; full floating rear
axle; electric starter and lights;
Atwater- Kent ignition system and
is a hill-eating son-of-a-gun, and
sell at $795, plus the freight. Come
in and see it and get a demon
stration at the POWER GARAGE.
The Laclede blade., 1915-08-20
Streets to be Oiled

Oiling the streets is to be given
a try-out in Laclede. A fund of
nearly three hundred dollars has
been subscribed to defray the ex
pense of the first application. A
meeting of those subscribing was
held at the city hall last Friday
evening and Mayor Johnston was
selected to superintend the work
with the power to select two others
to advise and assist him. He at
once chose M. P. Benson and FL.
W. Lomax. This committee has
ordered tank of 100 gallons of
oil and it is expected here the
latter part of this week or the first
of next. It is figured that this car
will oil about IL blocks.
The Laclede blade., 1915-08-20
Methodist Church Notes
BY the Pastor

On last Sunday the Sunday
school was good and the church
services we'll attended. The solo
by Miss Helen Lomax of Princeton
was fitting, we'll rendered and well
received by the congregation,
The pastor will preach morning
and evening next Sunday.
1t is expected that many of our
people will attend the chautauqua
at Meadville but those who cannot
and do not, will find a welcome at
the church morning and evening.
Every officer, teacher and scholar
who does not go to the chautauqua
should be promptly on time next
Sunday morning.
The church, Sunday school and
young peoples meetings are just
what we make them. Our success
is an individual and a collective
matter in which all have their part,
responsibility and blessing.
The conference year will soon
close and every department of the
church should close with the record
of a good year.
You will be most welcome to the
Sunday and mid-week services of
the church. Come and worship
with US.
The Laclede blade., 1915-08-20
Attempted Bank Robbery

Considerable excitement was oc-
casionedin Brookfeld and through
out the county last Monday after
noon when it was reported that the
Wheeler Bank was held up and
robbed. Two strangers had hired
an automobile to take them into the
country and when about five miles
out they covered the chauffeur with
revolvers and informed him he was
to be tied to a tree while they re-
turned in the car to rob the bank.
He swore allegiance to them and
promised to do their bidding rather
than be tied, for which they were
to pay him one hundred dollars.
He returned with them to within
two blocks of the bank and the
robbers proceeded down the alley
to the bank. AS soon as they were
out Of sight the driver gave the
alarm and the would-be robbers
fed without even entering the
bank. They left town in a north
west direction and were pursued by
a large posse but escaped and are
still at large. They are supposed
to be from Quincy, and amateurs
at the business.
The Laclede blade., 1915-08-20
W. c. T. U. Meeting

The Laclede W. G. T, U. met
last Tuesday at the home of Mrs.
Fl. G. Lomax. There was splen-
did attendance in spite of the pour
ing rain-proof that the 'drys"
can stand a lot of wet. The lesson
took the form of current events
showing the wonderful progress
made in temperance throughout
the world in recent months. Plans
were also made for a medal contest
to be held early in September. In
addition to the members the follow
ing guests were present: Rev. and
Mrs. Mendenhall, Mrs. David, Miss
Helen Lomax, Mrs. H. W. Lomax,
Mrs. Harter, Miss Catherine Moore,
Mrs. G. B. Talbot, Miss Vanesse
Fawcette and Miss Ellen Estes.
During the social hour Miss Helen
Lomax sang several songs-a rare
and delightful musical treat much
appreciated by the union, and
Miss Vanesse Fawcette gave a
pleasing recitation. Following the
social hour the hostess served dainty
refreshments, being assisted by
Misses Helen Lomax and Ellen
Estes. Altogether it was one of
most delightful meetings of the
year.
The Laclede blade., 1915-08-20
Weather Forecast

For the week beginning Wednesday. August Is.
Issued by the United States weather bureau.
Washington, D. c.. for district No. -Four.
Local showers Wednesday will
be followed by fair weather for a
day or so and then by showers
about Friday or Saturday. probably
fair last three days of week.
Moderate temperatures.
The Laclede blade., 1915-08-20
Farrar-BartOn

| Something the heart must cherish
Must love and joy and sorrow learn;
| Something in passion clasp or perish,
And in itself to ashes burn
At the pleasant country home
of Mr.. E. R. Barton on route two
occurred the marriage of his only
daughter, Miss Anna Elizabeth, to
Mr.. John A. McAfee Farrar, last
Sunday morning at eight o'clock,
Rev. Mendenhall, officiating. Those
witnessing the ceremony were:
Mrs. E. L. Farrar, Miss Amanda
Glenn, Messrs. 3. r. Barton, VIM.
Denning, Edgar Barton, Robert
Farrar and Cecil Barton.
Following the ceremony the
guests were ushered into the dining
room where delightful refresh
ments were served, after which
they all departed for the Farrar
home east Of Laclede, where they
found the families of the groom's
brothers and sisters assembled with
we'll filled baskets. At the noon
hour an elaborate dinner was
served.
Those present were Mrs. E. L.
Farrar, the families of Chas.
Farrar, E. E. Kennedy, Andrew
Farrar, Chas. Berry, Ezra Webb
ley and George Faryar, Little Theo-
dore and Gerald Farrar of Joplin,
Mr.. and Mrs. Finley Farrar, Mr..
and Mrs. McAfee Farrar, Miss
Amanda Glenn, VIM. Denning and
E. R. Barton and sons, numbering
thirty-niue.
In early evening they all de-
parted wishing the newly weds a
long and happy life.
These are two of this COM
munity's best young people and
they have the congratulations and
very best wishes Of their large
circle Of friends.
in. Wilson made a business