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Denver labor bulletin., 1916-12-02
The Titan
e By ANGEL A MORGAN

Loose him, and let him go!
Ye men of privilege, ye men of power;
The giant who has risen in this hour,
Bearing a crown of sweat upon his brow,
His name is Labor and his time is now.
Think you traditions tomb can hold him
long?
Progress is with him and his arm is
strong.
And feel We not the passion of his throe?
How dare ye then to bind him to his
woe?
Loose him, and let him go!
His feet are set in centuries of soil,
His mighty arms about the earth are
furled,
Upon his brow the diadem of toll,
His sinews are the courage OF the
world.
Loose him and let him go His time is
come.
Without him, forge and factory were
dumb.
But for his hand, the soil would not
give birth
All fires go black upon the nations
hearth.
There is no labor where he has no part
Commerce keeps time to his tremendous
Tunnels and towers, battleships and
The plenteous product of the field and
vines,
The teeming industry of all the land,
He holds within the hollow of his hand.
Cities and parks and palaces and mills
These are his works, to do with as he
wills.
this Titan dare withhold
his breath,
Terror and tears and agony and death
Would straightway fall upon the strick
en- world
This planet into chaos would be hurled.
He is the ladder on which all men rise
This laborer, this creature of the sod;
How dare We then withhold from him
the prize?
Lo, from his eyes look forth the eyes
of God.
Yea, from his eyes the eyes of God look
The voice of God is heard within his
shout.
Give him the trophies of the truthful
Bequeathed to him by his prodigious toll
All men pay tribute to the warriors
sword
Shall his colossal work have no reward?
He only crieth for his heritage,
The fruits that have been his in every
age
Had he but dreamed it. But he dreams
it now
The value of that sweat upon his brow;
The tomb of arrogance and human greed
Justice will shatter it-he shall be freed,
The right is with him and creations law;
The widest war this planet ever saw
Shall devastate the earth, unless We heed.
Unless ye hearken now, unto his need.
The globe is girdled with his arteries.
His shoulders bear the burdens of the
race;
The triumphs of humanity are his
Mans destiny is written in his face.
o. giant, if you but knew your power
This is your hour!
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-12-02
GOMPERS REELECTED
Continued from Page one.)

Hbe 'n'-I
Grafton. Speaking on this subject Com
pcrs said:
"Whcn we have educated the lawyers
to labor's way of thinking out the ap-
plicability of the law they may be of
some help to us. An entirely new con-
cept of the rights of man must be given
to the courts Their idea now is TO
look bnck upon prccedents, precedents,
preccdentsi The American lawyer has
become lcgnlizcd mechanism to bow
and scrapc before the courts, and organ.
lied labor's fight must be against them
and their precedcnts and old concepts"
Organize the School Teachers.
A recommendation for national un-
ion of school teachers, recommending to
all unions that their members work 10
bring every teacher into organized Il. .
Dor, was adopted.
The Legislative Committee of the Fed.
Grafton was directed to draw up and
fave introduced in congress n bill TO give
the residents of the District of Columbia
n voice in the selection of the president
of the United States and also TO give
them representation in the upper and
lower houses of congress.
Endorsement was given to the contcm
plation of postal workers affiliated with
the Federation to secure from congress n
higher wage scale and to minimize night
work Another resolution adopted In
dorscd the efforts of affiliated civil
service bodies to secure satisfactory
retirement law for superannuatcd gov
ernment workers.
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-12-02

lars. In 1900, this same land had been
valued at two and n half billions. In
ten years it had increased almost OK.
actly five billions of dollars tabout 200
per cent?. The total value OF farm lands
in these five states is now one and one.
half times the total value OF land In
New York city, and the rate of increase
in the value of the land is four times
the rate of increase in New York city.
And the endH The end is not yeti
House tenant, farm tenant, store ten.
ant, office tenant = all wait upon the
landlord with clocklikc regularity and
acknowledge his sway with n weekly or
monthly payment made by one man
to another for the privilege of using n
little patch Of nn earth which neither
OF them had the slightest share In ere.
ating.
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-12-02
WITH THE ALLOWANCES

II happened at little town in Ohio.
\ visiting Fastener stood on thc veran-
dn Of a little hotel there watching tho
sun go down in a splcndor Of purple
and gold.
bv 6eorgeN he exclaimed To nm i'm
passive native lounping npninst n nos,
That's n gorgeous sunset. isn't ~
The native slnnted his head a little
and looked critically at tho glowing
west
Not bnd," he drawlcd Not bad for
little place like Hoopvillc. ."-Erchanrc
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-12-02
GLITTERING POSSIBILITY.

Professor" said the reporter, you
have read, / presume. what Edison or
somebody says about the feasibility of
extracting gold in paying quantities
from the dirt in the streets"
"Ycs'
May ! ask you what you think Of
the idea ="
Well" said the professor. ct seems
TO me highly probably that IL can b.
done Speaking as a taxpayer. I know
that We sink all kinds of money in our
streets-Chicago Tribune.
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-12-02
HIS CAREER.

When young Bingley was graduated
from high school his family couldn't de-
eide what to make of him His father
wanted him to go to law school, and
his mother wanted him to study for
the ministry and become n missionary,
while his Uncle John thought he ought
to take up medicine.
What did they finally decide'"
They didn't decide anything The
boy just drifted into the hay and feed
business"
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-12-02
A SWINDLE

A young Italian who hasn't been long
in this country wants something severe
done to people who don't do as they
advertise to do. He says he saw sign
in n street car:
Buy o'Flnnnsgan's rubber heels; so
cents attached"
SO he won't and bought pair, but
there was no half dollar attached, and
he believes he has been swindlcd.
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-12-02
TOO SEVERE

AZ one time Toe jefferson was per-
suaded 70 accompany friend to new
production Tho piece in itsclf proved
to be inferior. and the comedians wcrr
even more 50. On their way out the
friend remarked that tho comedian.
seemed nervous
What they need is life" he concluded
You're too severe" said tho gentle
hearted Jefferson. his grave face CON
ceallng internal laughter Ten wears
would be enough. New York Times
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-12-02
Labor and Prohibition
Judge L. W. Cunningham in E1 Paso
County Democrat).

No more loyal and no ADLER advocate
of prohibition exists than The Denver
Labor Bulletin. Organized labor under
stands that the saloon is no friend OF
its members, but leech with an In
satiable appetite that sucks up the earn
ings of the worker without giving any
better return for what it takes than
disease or death. Labor unionism is
prospering and growing in strength be-
cause it is standing for better things In
the civic life of the state, and as it
grows its view broadens and public
opinion rejoiccs in its onward march.
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-12-02

The jurisdiction of straw and Panama
hats for gentlemen and ladies was dis
cussed for several hours at the conven-
tion of the American Federation of La
bor in Baltimore last week. The Cloth
Hat and Cap Makers contended that the
making of these hats comes under their
jurisdiction. The United Hatters OF
North America insisted that it is their
work, and its members have been max
ing them for more than one hundred
years. The convention, by an almost
unanimous vote, gave the jurisdiction to
the United Hatters of North America.
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-12-02
PARTICULARS.

Waiter-Soup, siri Soup, siri
Naughty gentleman ignores waiter
and slowly removes his gloves.
Waiter timpatientlyl- siri
Naughty Gentleman (angrilyl-Is it
compulsoryf
Waiter-No, sir; oxtail.-Life.
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-12-02
THRIFTY

1t is said that Scottish humor is nm
electric snnrk that flies back and forth
between the two extremes Of whisky
md religion But the following nncc-
dotc is Scottish without touching either
extreme:
wife wns asked by her hrshani
whnt kind Of bonnet she would like
hirn IN bring her frac Glasgow, and shs
replied;
Wecl ycd best make Il n strnw bum
nit, Jock. and when I'm done wi II
III feed IL to the coo."-Chicago Herald
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-12-02
POSITIVE PROOF.

:, Two Scottish soldiers on their way TO
france passed thru London recently, It
was their first experience Of tho "bIp
village, and they were naturally keen.
ing their eyes open.
Their wntchfulness was, however. not
snnrp enough to nvoid taxi in the
vlcin'ty OF Victoria station. and one OF
them got knocked over.
AZ he picked himself up. none tho
'', wofsc ior ms fall, his mate growlcd:
kirkintilloch moo. Tit Bits.
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-12-02
A GREAT INVENTION

Dinglebatz-A scientist has invented
what he calls muck ray" machine
that seems destined TO fiji lone.felt
want.
Sniclelfritz-What Is its object,
Dinglcbatz-1t will enable the people
TO see how candidate can spend
$4,000 In getting himself elected TO n
$1,000 office, and yet grow rich on the
dcal.-Indianapolis Star.
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-12-02
WHO WAS IT.

The kind"rgnrtcn had been studying
the wind all weck-its power. effects.
ctc--until the subject had been prctty
well exhausted. To s.imulnte interest
the kindcrgartener said, in her most en-
thusiastic manners
children, as | came TO school today
IN thn trolley car the door opened and
something came softly in and kissed mo
on the check What do Won think q
wasf' -
...'d And the children ioyfully answered.
The ductorl"-Harpcr's Magazine.
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-12-02
HIS MOVE.

Il was standing pcaceably on the cor
ner, not bothering anybody, when big
husky cop came up and told me 20
move on"
And YOU were just fool enough to do
It. ! suppose Don't You know that you
had perfect right TO stand there as
long ms YOU plcased'"
oh. yes; I know that. hut wa.
afraid the cop didn't know H."
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-12-02

On resurrection day the late Emperor
Joseph may have some difficulty in as
sembling. His heart was removed and
placed in a sealed silver cup, the intes-
tinal organs in a copper urn, and what
remained of the body reposes in the
family vault
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-12-02

Official returns on congressional cleo
tions show the Democrats will control
the house by morrow margin and that
Speaker Champ Clark is assured of re-
election. In the senate the Democrats
have a majority of twelve. Thus Presi-
dent Wilson will again have a legisla-
tive branch of government in harmony
with his humanitarian policies
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-12-02
S. C. P. c. N.

Omar in Omaha-I wonder what be-
came of that society for the prevention
of cruel noisesf
Heiny-I understand the leaders of ii
are in Frisco at present, trying to sup
press the natives who eat soup in tho
unfair restaurants
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-12-02

Seventy-seven international and ma
tional unions reported ! 622 strikes dur
ing the year. involving 26OOl2 members.
OF this number l26,lS3 members secured
improved conditions. The total cost of
these strikes, including financial dona-
tions from other unions, amounted to
$2,SG2 1924
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-12-02
Gloom Dispe1lers
STRATEGY,

Mrs. Exe-You always have such Won
derfuI success in getting people to come
to your parties.
Mrs. Wye-Oh, 1 always tell the men
that it's not to be n dress-up affair, and
the women that it is.-Boston Transcript
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-12-02

The following four international un-
ions lead in death benefits paid during
the past year: Street Railway EN-
ployes, $353,2747s; Carpenters, s $3l4,-
977.ls; Typographical Union 1914 ,s22.31
Cigarmakers. $4,000.
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-12-02
FRIENDLY INTEREST.

Grad-This university certainly takes
an interest in fellow, doesn't itr
Tad-How's that3
Grad-Well, I read that "they would
be very glad to hear of the death Of
any of their alumni."-Siren.
Denver labor bulletin., 1916-12-02
The 4neOptirnistic
Philosopher

\ EFORE leaving for Washington
} this week to appear as counsel
\ in a case before the United
States snnreme court. Governor
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-06-27
Proper Thing NolD II to
Peel Off Soiled Skin


Those who sbhor sticky, greasy. shiDy.
streaked compilations should religiously
avoid creams. powders and rouges during
the heated days. There's no need for them.
anyway, since the virtues Of mercolired wax
have become known. No amount Of perspira-
ton will produce any evidence that you've
been using the wax. As It 10 applied at bed
time and washed off in the morning, the
complexion never looks like make up. Mer-
colised wax gradually takes off bad com-
plexion. instead Of adding anything to make
It worse. II has none Of the disadvantages
Of cosmetics and accomplishes much more
in keeping the complexion beautifully white,
satiny and youthful. Just get an ounce Of
it at your druggists and see what few
days treatment will do. Use like cold cream.
Another effective warm weather treatment
heat tending to cause wrinkles and flabbi.
NESTS a skin-tightener made by dissolving
OF. powdered saxolte in u pit. witch hazel.
It's use tas a face BATH leaves no trace
Advertisement.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-06-27
Text of President Wilson'S
Demand Upon Carranza

Washington June 26The text of the note to the Mexi
de facto government transmitted yesterday James Linz
Rodgers special representative of the American
Ar yesterday delivered government follow
ing communication
II directed BY inform exceency with
reference the Cazal incident that the chief executive through the
Mexican department orders General Jacno Treo
permit American from General Pershngs column
farther SOUTH either from the points
where they located and oppose mcursion of American SOL
d Mexican territory These orders brought by General
Tevno the attention Of General Pershng who acknowledged the
receipt Of the communication thereto On the I'D instant
exceency knows moved eastward quite far from
Notwithstanding the orders and engaged Mexican
Carzs of Chihuahua As result Of the
several both sides killed and wounded and
American soldiers made prisoners
You hereby instructed hand the minister Of foreign
ations Of the de facto government the following; 49,.
The Of the United States put other
rucon the communication handed the Of
the United States "a by Adondo under instructions of
than that it is intended formal avpwal of deliberately
hostile action against the forces of the United States Mexico
purpose them without provoeao whenever they
from their positions Of the objects for which
they there Notwithstanding the fact that those objects
only unendy intention toward the and people
Mexico the contrary intended only assist that
protecting itself against irresponsible ard sugent bands of
rebel marauders. as
-" instructed therefore, by my demand the
mediate release Of the taken the Carr to-
gee with property the United States taken with h and
inform that the the United States early
the of action wishes
United understand determined
upon that that this statement be made through the
diplomatic channels and through subordinate military
uanders'" 4 1E..
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-06-27
CLAIMS PAID.

In ten years and two months THE
MIDWEST LIFE has paid seventy
seven death claims. The holders Of
these policies had paid the company
sis, 60l.47 in premiums, and the COM
pany has paid, or become obligated to
pay, their beneficiaries $t35,591.33.
When payment has not been made, it
is because the insured had requested
that the amount should be paid in in
stallments and not in one lump sum.
All policies issued by THE MID
WEST LIFE offer several options Of
settlement whenever the policy be-
comes claim. Under one, the COM
pany will pay certain sum to the
beneficiary as long as such bene-
ficiary may live. Should this bene-
ficiary die before twenty annual in
stallments have been paid, the re-
naming ones will be paid to the es-
tate OF such beneficiary, or as direct
ed first, by the insured, and second,
by the beneficiary, If the insured
made no election.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-06-27
CAPTAIN BOYD'S
NOTEBOOK FOUND
His Note to General Geniez Said
His Command Was on a
Peaceful Mission.
ONLY EIGHT MEN MISSING

San Antonio, Tex, June 26.-Major
jenkins report today OF the opera
tions Of the relief force that had been
sent out to search for the scattered
number Of c and X troops Of the
Tenth cavalry, indicated that its work
was completed. He was at the San
Luis ranch near Carrizal and his men
still were securing the hills along
the trails that the dispersed troop.
ers followed after the fight with Car
ranza's men, but there appeared lit
tie chance that any others would be
found. Eight men remained unac-
counted tor and the assumption was
that they had been killed.
Major Jenkins sent to General Per-
shing note book taken from the
pocket Of Captain Boyd by sergeant
when the officer fell during the en-
gagement with the Mexicans. 1t con-
tanned three penciled notes, one a
copy Of the report to General Per-
shing detailing the incidents Of his
march from the main line to point
near Carrizal; one a copy Of the note
sent by him to the authorities at Car
rial requesting permission to pass
through the town, and, the third the
note from General Gomez inviting
him to enter the town for a confer
ence. In the note sent by him to the
authorities Captain Boyd had ex-
planned that his command was on a
peaceful mission.
Reports from border commanders
indicated no unusual activity beyond
the international line.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-06-27
PERSHING'S FORCE
Is READY TO ACT
Army in Mexico Now Consists
Of $4,000 Men in Perfect
Fighting Trim.
READY FOR MOST ANYTHING

Ell Paso, Tex, June 26AGeneral
John J. Pershing's erstwhile punitive
expeditionary force in Mexico is
ready for action if action is neces-
sary.
Today, according to the best in
formation here, his southernmost out
post is in the vicinity of FL Vale, less
than fifty miles from Colonia Dublan,
the main base. 1t is believed that
from Ell Vale a large and mobile
force may be pointed eastward, in a
strategic position toward the Mexi-
can Central railroad. .
In the neighborhood Of 10000 men,
in splendid fighting trim, compose
General Pershing's army. Reports
from the front indicate the highest
morale among the men.
Equipment has been put in the best
Of condition. Horses and mules have
been tested until only the fit and
strong remain. Big motor trains al
ready loaded with the necessary sup
plies for an advance are lined up
ready to be started. ~
Ineapaeitated Were Sent Back.
There il a single wounded or
incapacitated man in the force. All
have been sent to the base hospital
at Columbus. ...
In the meantime every empty truck
which remained at Columbus has
been sent to the front to aid in the
speedy transportation Of infantry.
Speculation on the border today
dealt with the possibility that some
action by the Mexicans may precipi-
tate hostilities before the exchanges
between Washington and Mexico City
are concluded.
With the lines Of the Americans
and Mexicars paralleling for at least
$50 miles, the rash action of some
subordinate commander, it is consid-
cred here, might at any time embroil
the main commands. Tension, con-
sequently, grows with each hour. Y
Fear that events might be thus
FASTENED prompted border command
ers to redouble their vigilance. At
all points the soldiers were ready to
spring into action at moments no
tice. Troop dispositions were made
with q view to meeting sudden and
unexpected emergencies.
Five thousand National Guards are
expected to, come to FL Paso, it was
said today, and many of them may
get here by the end Of the week.
From Columbus, it is reported that
preparations are being made to take
cars of 10000 Guardsmen.
Andres Garcia, the Mexican consul
at FL Paso, today declared himself
still optimistic that trouble will be
averted. .<
Il do not see that there need be
war, from any Interpretation of Pres
ident's Wilson's last note" he de-
clared. These seventeen prisoners
ought not offer an obstacle. We have
received no information from the de
facto authorities as to the questions
on hand and the whole matter is up
to General Carranza.."
- Villa Joins the Carranza Army.
Information reached here today
from apparently reliable resources
that Francisco Villa, until recently at
Santa Rosalie, had reached an agree
ment with the de facto government
and that this was being used to in
duce his followers to join the Cars
ranza forces. y
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-06-27
War Summary

AUsTRIANs DEFINITELY ABANDONED
their offensive In the southern Tyrol af5
are falling hack, according to today's re-
ports from the italian front.
THE vERDUN BATTLE, by all accounts
now I'm crucial stage. was continued last
night with the French requesting German
attempts to advance. according to the
Paris war office. The French claim to
have regained ground. Probably pre-
paratory to an effort to bring their lines
west Of the Mouse up to those on the
east bank the Germans are vigorously
bombarding French positions In the for
mer sector.
APPARENTLY THE BRITISH. who hold
the northern portion Of the line in France
and Belgium, are threatening. II they are
not already making q diversion In aid Of
the French at yerdun. The Berlin war
office reports important military activity
along the British lines.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-06-27
Senate Strikes Out
Million Relief Item

~. =
Washington. June 26.--The Hay
resolution providing for draft Of Ma
tional Gaurdsmen into the federal
service was amended BY the senate
late today to eliminate the 81 100000
appropriation for relief OF guards
mems families. A provision was sub
stituted, however, under which those
having dependent families would be
exmept from the draft,
The senate also struck out the
clause declaring that in the. opinion
Of congress an emergency exists re-
curing use of the state troops,
amending the resolution so that it
merely authorizes the president to
draft guardsmen whenever he shall
decide there is such an emergency.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1916-06-27
GRAND MASTER VlELE
LAYS FOUNDATION STONE

Aurora, Neb,, June 26.-(Speeial
Telegram.)-ln the presence Of a
great audience Grand Master A. H.
Viele Of Nebraska Masons today laid
the corner stone OF the new postoffice
building here, Most Of the officers Of
the grand lodge were present, Rev.
Harvey H. Harmon OF Lincoln, pastor
OF the First Christian church. deliv.
cred the Grafton ef the day. He closed
his Grafton in discussion of the
Mexican situation. When he de-
clared that America will not go to
Mexico for conquest nor to defend
the great holdings of American capi-
talists he was warmly applauded.