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Denver labor bulletin., 1917-02-17
News of the Labor Unions
Carpenters

Fred Knollman is now riding
cushion frame bicycle and says it is
pretty soft riding.
There has been quite a lot of tools
stolen from carpenters lately and a
$40 reward for the arrest and convic-
ton of the guilty parties has been
posted at headquarters.
Roy Burroughs reports from Brigh-
ton that they have organized navy
reserve corps down there and are do
ing manual training on a scow in the
Platte river. Dutch" attends to the
helm, Roy is in the crows nest, Bob
Smith carries the anchor and Henry
Utz gives the commands and sees that
the port lights are shining at night.
John Carlisle brought down his tin
lizzie last Saturday and when it comes
to handling bucking mobiles you have
got to hand it to Johnnie says that
he will enter into a bucking contest
with anyone, so come on, boys.
Mungo Borthwick has now got
riding bride and wants some one to
donate a mule and saddle so he can
use the bride.
The demand for union label caskets
is sure having its effects and the car
penters have another application for
the use of the label, so if the union
people will only keep at it we will
soon have all the caskets used in Den
yer not only bearing the label, but
made right here in Denver, which will
help swell the pay roll.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-02-17
Painters

A women's auxiliary to Painters and
Decorators Union No. 10 has been
formed in Denver. Wives, mothers,
sisters and daughters of all members
of the Painters Union are eligible to
membership and invited to affiliate.
Temporary officers were elected as
follows:
President-Mrs. A. G. Potts.
Vice president-Mrs. J. w. Ballard.
Secretary-Mrs. George Bricker.
The next meeting will be held Sat
urday, February "a, att p. M, Paint
ers Union hall, $50 Eighteenth street.
At this meeting husbands, brothers,
sons and fathers are invited to be
present. An interesting program of
short speeches and music is being ar
ranged for this occasion.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-02-17
Garment Workers
CBy Margaret Noonan.)

Local No. 139 is once more having
a season of prosperity that is greatly
appreciated after period of depres-
sion. We only hope this condition Will
be permanent as when our members
are busy there is just that much more
money in circulation and we naturally
have more smiling faces than when
under a continued strain for existence
To help broaden the smiles we have
had some very pleasant social events
About ten days ago we had very
pleasant social dance, given by our
employer, Mr. Charles Bayly and his
genial wife. Many of our prominent
labor men were present and plenty of
the Garment Workers punch was
served thru the evening. All assured
US they had a pleasant time.
Now we are contemplating another
social event. 1t promises to be lit
tie unusual for our organization, being
George Washington celebration. All
plans are not completed yet, but you
will all hear from US later in regard
to this, and we hope to see many of
you there.
One of our members, Mrs. Grace
Topping, has had a double share of
sorrow in the loss of her mother, Mrs.
Williams, and her father-in-law,
Thomas Topping. We extend her our
sincere sympathy.
Our president, Miss Anna Ensmin-
ger, is convalescent after an operation.
We will all be very much pleased to
see her back at her place as soon as
her health will permit.
Mrs. Bessie Huber occupied the
chair at our last meeting and we can
all say well done, Bessie, but we were
disappointed when you did not come
thru with your patriotic song as we
all wanted to hear you sing.
Many of US have planned to be pres
ent at the hearing at the state house,
on the industrial commission repeal,
and we are also taking a lively inter
est in the child labor bill and will be
there in good numbers, as we are al
ways out for the welfare of labor and
particularly that of women and chill
dren.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-02-17
CORRECT VERSION
SECRETARY MANUAL EXPLAINS
TROUBLE AT RAMEY MINE.
Industrial Commissioners Failed to
Keep Engagement, Which Precip-
itated Action by the Miners.
Especial Correspondence)

LUDLOW, Colo, Feb. 12.-The diff
ficulty at the Ramey mine was set
tied after a two-day contest between
the Huerfano Coal company and the
miners, and a general advance was
made by the company.
The two day contest was caused by
the industrial commissioners not meet
ing their agreement, having failed
to be present the day they promised.
The first day a telephone message
came to William Weinbroer, president
of Local 311O, commonly known as
'the kaiser of Ramey." The indus
trial commission advised him to COM
municate with Mr.. McLennan or Mike
Lavoda, but as the miners of Ramey
were not dealing as a union, in other
words, the company refused to deal
with the U. NJ. w. of A., and the
"kaiser" fought his way thru, being
able to defeat the company in every
point.
He also defeated ]. A. Warren, sec
retary of the industrial commission,
on the word "bonus." We miners do
not want bonus.
This was not what you would call
a strike. 1t was get-together meet
ing. The acting chairman was Deputy
Sheriff j. G. Manual, the acting secre-
tary was Roy Watson, known as the
"rebel."
The boys appreciated the good work
of j. A. Warren and extended their
thanks for the way he conducted ne
gotiations.
After the meeting was over "The
Union Forever" was sung and there
were many cheers for John r. Lawson
and Secretary f. L. Doyle.
A free dance was had and the boys
returned to work happy.
j. G.. MANUAL.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-02-17
TOLD IN A FEW LINES

If you want job printing in hurry
on union label watermarked paper,
call up The Bulletin office. Phone Main
1896.
Wedding invitations and birth cards
bearing the union label can now be
procured from The Denver Labor Bull
letin job printing department.
The annual ball of the Denver Re
tail Dairymen's association will be
held next Tuesday evening, February
20, in Ell Jebel Temple. This promises
to be a most enjoyable affair and will
be largely attended.
Fred Vessel, business agent of Den
yer Bartenders Union when state pro-
hibition became effective. and who
later went to Kansas City to engage
in business with Harry Parker and
Dan Grenier, was in town this week
calling on his many friends and for
mer associates.
DIR. William II. Sharpley, manager
of health, has returned to his desk at
the city hall after an absence since
the first of the year. DIR. Sharpley
has been in California recuperating
from a severe attack of the grip, from
which he suffered the greater part of
the winter. He spent most of his
time in San Diego and Los Angeles,
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-02-17
CHARTER OF BALL
PLAYERS HELD UP
ARE THEY ENTERTAINERS
OR JUST CRAFTSMEN?
Vaudeville Union Claims Jurisdiction
and They May Have to Come
Into the 4. +. of l.. as
Nv hite Rats"
Especial Correspondence.)


BALTIMORE, Md, Feb. 13.-There
has been no decision by the American
Federation of Labor to withhold a
charter from the ballplayers of the
country. This is the statement of
those who know despite a report to
the contrary that has been going
around in sporting circles for week
past.
Early this week Samuel Gompers,
president of the American Federation
of Labor, denied the report that the
Federation had refused to grant a
charter to the Baseball Players Fra
ternity. He said that the application
of the fraternity had not been dis
cussed at the speciaI meeting of the
executive council held recently in New
York.
Mr.. Gompers added that the appli-
cation was still under consideration by
the council, and that it would be dis
cussed at a future meeting. The next
regular meeting of the council is
scheduled for April 20, at Washington,
d. c.
Whether baseball players are enter
tainers is the question which is being
discussed by baseball players, officials
of the American Federation of Labor,
and also by members of the White
Rats, the vaudeville union which affil-
lated with the Federation. If the Off
cials of organized labor decide that
the ball tossers are entertainers, they
may have to ally themselves with the
vaudevillians to join the American
Federation of Labor.
At the offices of the White Rats it
was stated that the charter under
which they became identified with the
Federation brings all classes of enter
la,- +ln,, Il fntfA t1a.r
decide to join that organization. 1t
was stated by one of the White Rats
officials that this is the issue which
now confronts the Baseball Players
Fraternity and the White Rats.
Altho the members of the executive
council of the Federation, which met
here on Saturday, absolutely refused
to give the reasons WIN the Frater-
nity's application for a charter was
delayed, other than that they wish to
investigate the organization further,
it was said Monday by members of
the vaudeville union that it was this
phase of the situation which was
probably delaying the Federation's ac-
tion.
1t is held by officials of the White
Rats that baseball is an amusement,
and that the players are entertainers.
AS such they would be classed the
same as vaudeville performers, and if
they join the American Federation of
Labor they would be compelled to
come in under the White Rats char
ter.
President David L. Fulz, of the
Players Fraternity, did not profess to
know anything yesterday about the
possibility of the players affiliating
with the vaudeville actors to join the
Federation. He said: "The matter
has never been brought to my atten-
ton. Before we make any such move
however, it would have to be dis
cussed pretty thoroly by our board of
directors and voted on by our mem
bership. l should be guided by their
action"
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-02-17
FORGOT TO SPACE.

There was anger in the eye of the
musical critic as he walked up rapidly
to the desk of the managing editor
and shouted, "Why don't you fire that
bunch of boneheads in the proof
room?"
What's the trouble?" asked the
managing editor.
Just read this" cried the mus, al
one, pointing to n paragraph in his
review. 81 said Signor Longhairsky
would be at the piano, and it reads
beat the piano. and he's one of our
most distinguished artists"
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-02-17
Cigarmakers
CBy j. w. SnnfordD

The machine made cigars have made
their appearance in Denver and this
class of work is being imposed upon
the unsuspecting public, altho inves-
tigation shows that they are being
sold principally in the outside dis
tricts. Persons that make this class
of cigars have no identity as mechan-
les for the reason that they are only
able to make part of the work. We do
not grant the use of our label on this
kind of work. Cigars that do not bear
the label of the C. NJ. /. U. of A. are
not made under favorable conditions.
George l.. Sets, well known in la
Dor and political circles in Pueblo and
for a number of years a resident of
Denver in the early days, is in town
ing up lot of the old timers and
reviving old incidents of the early
days when making cigars was easy
money in the West
George Berg, formerly information
al auditor for the C. NJ. l. u, is up
from Gunnison on business. He re-
ports business good down his way.
George runs Buckeye" and has all
he can do to supply the local trade.
The first installment of the 75c as
sessment for the Detroit striking ci-
garmakers is being collected now and
should put new life into the situation.
The success of the strike is assured.
Communication from our old friend,
Ben Blumenberg, now located at South
Bend, Ind, reports trade good there,
but dry" condition likely to go into
effect there before long.
The popularity of Denver-made ci-
gars is having the effect of attracting
lot of our out-of-town members to
Denver where jobs are still plentiful.
We paid The Bulletin Office a visit
this week and placed our o. X. on
the new up-to-date arrangements and
finely appointed office facilities for
handling the regular weekly edition
and job work, now in full operation.
John Eyer, one of our Oldest mem
bers, has reported himself sick for
the first time, but with a little rest
expects to be back at work in few
days.
Don't be misled by the home indus
try agitation work that we have been
backing for SO many years and which
is being taken advantage of now by
some cheap manufacturers to put ci-
gars on this market made by under
paid workmen. Demand the label on
all cigars. This insures you that the
cigars are made by fairly paid work.
men under favorable conditions.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-02-17
HEARING ON LABOR ORDINANCE.

At Monday nights meeting of the
city council Chairman Danks of the
judiciary committee announced that a
hearing on the ordinance introduced
by Councilman Thomas o. Spacey at
the request of the Denver Trades and
Labor Assembly, providing for in
creasing the wages of municipal la
borers and teamsters from $3.50 to
SO per day of eight hours, would be
held in the council chamber Thursday
afternoon. City employees interested
were requested to present their own
recommendations at that time.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-02-17
BEST INSURANCE IS CHEAPEST

The Locomotive Engineers Mutual
Life and Accident Insurance associa-
tion, conducted by the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers, protects it's
members at a less cost than old-line
companies, reports General Secretary
Treasurer Richards. With the close
of last year the association had total
membership of 69,04O with treasury
balance of $720,535.37.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-02-17
Building Laborers

Building Laborers Union No. / has
moved headquarters and meeting place
to 1906 Fifteenth street. The union
now occupies the entire second floor
of the building, corner Fifteenth and
Larimer streets. Meetings are held
every Friday night.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-02-17
WANT THE CHILDREN TO KNOW.

The Kansas City central body fa-
vors the principles of trade unionism
being taught in the public schools and
has asked every member of organized
labor to petition the board of educa-
ton to this effect
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-02-17
COULDN'T GET AWAY.

"And the audience, my boy, were
glued to their Seats" said the delight
ed actor.
"That certainly was neat way of
keeping them there" said the critic.
New York Times.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-02-17
THINGS OF THE PAST.

Betty had been punished. Her aunt
did not know that, and when she
came into the room and found Betty
sitting disconsolately before the win
Betty. She looks ready to cry. What
is going to happen. / wondcr?"
Betty looked up and then said SOL
emnly, at has happened"
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-02-17

For the first time since 1898 bar
silver is quoted in London and New
York at seventy-nine cents per ounce,
thirteen points in excess of last weeks
closing figure. This accentuates the
demand in Colorado for lead-silver
properties, old or new, which give
promise of furnishing an immediate
supply of this much-desired ore, and
transportation.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-02-17
visiting San Francisco before return

1t cost the state of Colorado exactly
49,613.05 to mobilize the Colorado ma
tional guard in preparation for border
duty. according to the biennial report
of former State Auditor Harry E.
Mulnix The report, which was issued
this week, states that certificates of
Indebtedness were issued for S52,-
34O.95, but that refunds to the amount
of S2,72790 brought the amount down
to $40 9,613.05.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-11-24
Canning the Kaiser

Bring the good old bugle boys,
we'll sing another song. Sing it with
a spirit that viii move the world
along. Sing it as we used to sing it,
half a million strong, while we are
canning the Kaiser
Oh, Bill Oh, Bill; We're on the
job today Oh, Bill Oh, Bill; Wen
seal you so you'll stay. Well put
you up with ginger IN the good old
Yankee way, while we are canning
the Kaiser.
Hear the song we're singing on the
shining road to France; hear the Tom
mics cheering and see the Poilus
prance; Africanders mad Kanucks
and Scots without their pants, while
We are canning the Kaiser
Bring the guns from Bethlehem,
by way Of old New York; bring the
beans from Boston and don't forget
the pork; bring "a load Of soda-pop,
and pull the grapejuice cork-while
we are canning the Kaiser.@Hasting
(Mich-) Banner
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-11-24
BOND SALES FOR G. pm.
GREAT BEND PEOPLE ASKED
TO SUBSCRIBE FOR $2O,o
LOCAL FINANCIERS SAY FINE
INVESTMENT
Committee Now at Work and Meet
ing With Good Results

Committee Now at Work and Meet
ing With Good Results
The meeting held in the CONNER
cial Club rooms yesterday afternoon
to talk over the Gulf, Plainville &
Northern situation was attended by a
very representative gathering of the
business men of the city.
At the time the first meeting was
ever held here regarding this road, it
was agreed that Great Bend would
vote aid bonds in the sum of twenty
thousand dollars and, also subscribe
for preferred stock or bonds Of the
company in like amount The first
bonds were voted some months ago,
and as the proposition has now
reached the stage where actual build
ing work will soon start, Mr.. Neis-
wanger felt that the stock subscrip-
tions should be forthcoming and it
was for the purpose of getting this
before the business men that the meet
ing was held. The proposition was
thoroughly explained by Mr.. Neis-
wanger and seemed to be regarded as
most fair proposition and met with
the approval of all present.
The proposition is simply this:
The promoters will bond the road
in the sum of $4,000 per mile Of
this amount $500 will be deposited
with a trust company, invested in
bonds, and will draw interest at the
rate of five per cent, per annum. The
investment will be made for thirty
years, and with interest compounded
with the principal for that length of
time will pay the entire bonded in
debtedness of the road, so that the
bonds which are to be sold to the peo-
pie of this and other communities will
not only be absolutely guaranteed
but will be gilt-edged investment for
the principal is guaranteed by this
trust fund, and with the low bonded
indebtedness the road is bound to pay
the seven per cent, as called for with
out any trouble.
At least it seemed to sound like a
good deal to the people who
are versed in the financial
matters and who attended the
meeting. Each of the three banks
of the city Immediately subscribed
for $4,000 of the bonds and other in
dividuals signed uF for good-sized
amounts. There is absolutely nc
chance to lose out on the deal. Il
| by some misfortune the proposition
should fall down, no one except Mr.
| NeiSWanger would be the loser, for II
plainly states in the application fol
the bonds that they are not to become
due and payable until the road is
not only built but in actual opera
| ton between Great Bend and Hois
| ington. IF the road is a go-and i
will bet will be a safe and SOUND
investment that of itself will bring IL
good returns, and will also bring ii
wonderful returns from the fact that
| it will mean a bigger and a better
town and community.
A. E Taylor, c.. R. Aldrich anC
| Jack Morrison were appointed as {
committee to have charge of the sale
of bonds and either of these gentle
men will be glad to fully. explaiT
the proposition to all who are inter
ested.-Barton Count Democrat, Sat
| urday, November 10, 1917.
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-11-24
How Conversion is Effected

How Conversion Is Effected
Holders of bonds of the First Lib
erty Loan who desire to convert into
four per cent bonds must present
and surrender their bonds. either cou-
pom or registered, to any Federal Re
serve bank Or at the Treasury Depart
ment in Washington. Holders of in
term certificates for bonds of the
First Liberty Loan desiring to con-
vert must present and surrender
their interim certificates only to the
Federal Reserve Bank by which such
interim certificates were executed.
The bonds and certificates so pre-
scented and surrendered for CONVEX
sion must be accompanied by re-
quests for conversion duly filled out
and signed by respective holders on
blank forms prescribed by the Secre-
tary of the Treasury; Form 1919 to
be used for coupon bonds of interim
certificates and Form No. 1920 for
registered bonds.
The registered bonds also must be
assigned to the Secretary of the
Treasury by the owners filling out and
signing the form of assignment on
the back of the registered bonds &C
cording to instructions there on set
forth.
Copies of such forms or requests
for conversion may be obtained al
any Federal Reserve Bank or at the
| Treasury Department and are repro
duced IN the Treasury Circular No
| 90, (Liberty Loan Circular No. 81
i Subscribers to bonds of the First
Liberty Loan who have received nei-
Their definite bonds no interim certi-
icates and who have purchased thei,
bonds on instaIlment plans or other
wise through banks or other agencies
and desire to convert should notify
/ the bank or agency of such desire
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-11-24

Would You Save the Wife you no
Longer Love or the Other
Woman?
Confronted with the necessity of
choosing between saving the life of
your faithful wife in whom you have
lost interest and the woman with
whom you, are in Lowell That is the
question that surges in the mind of
Horace Kennedy in the sixth episode
of ''The Neglected Wife"
Fate has brought Margaret Warner
the girl whom Kennedy loves, his
wife, Mary, and Norwood who is be-
coming deeply interested in Margaret
together on the Kennedy house-boat.
Edgar Doyle. Kennedy's bitter enemy
has set fire to the boat while the men
are ashore. Norwood and Kennedy
Margaret, first tempted to save her
| self leaving Mary to her fate, on sec
ond thouhgt tries to save the wife
who stands between her and the man
she loves. In thrilling succession of
scenes she rescues Mary and Kennedy
and in turn is rescued by Norwood.
Norwood engages in a fight with
| Doyle, while Kennery bravely swims
to the houseboat. Taking the row.
| boat which Doyle had, Norwood
| starts after Kennedy. Margaret calls
| to him that she is going to throw
Mary's body over the railing. Mary's
body falling into the water from deck
is seized by Norwood. Kennedy struck
| by a beam lies unconscious near the
stairs. Margaret pulls him over the
railing, and with Norwood's assist
ance, he too is saved, but Margaret
faints and as Norwood jumps up to
save her the little boat begins drift
ing down the river, with Mary Ken
nedy. Norwood swims to shore with
Margaret on his back and informs
fishermen that Kennedy and his wife
are on the rowboat Drifting down
| the stream, they are finally rescued.
At the hotel Mary regaining cons
ciousness DISCOVERIES that Kennedy is
still out of his senses and in his de-
lrium repeats. "And Mrs. Kennedy
must never know, dear" ''The
other woman" says Mary, breathless-
~, eff he would only speak her
name''
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-11-24
An Americah Greed

All al AuICLICaAs
I believe IN the dignity of labor
the sanctity of the home and the high
destiny Of democracy.
Courage Is my birthFight, justice
my ideal, and faith N humanity my
guiding star.
By the sacrifice of those who suf-
fered that might live, who died that
America might endure, I pledge my
life to my country and the liberation
OF mankmd.-From the Outlook
The Hays free press. [volume] (Hays, Kan.) 1908-1924, 1917-11-24

Kansas needs to wake up. Kansas
is glUtted with peace and prosperity.
Kansas IS drunk on agricultural war
profits. 1t is current in the East that
greed for unusual financial gain is
the real sentiment that lies concealed
behind a camouhage of eve ought
to have stayed out" and ''I'm not in
favor of war unless the Germans
come over here; then we can lick 'em
with one hand tied" But there is
still one hope of great outburst-
spontaneous outburst-of patriotism
in Kansas. Though argument and
tradition may fail to arouse it, one
of these fine days there will be long
list in the daily papers of Kansans
wounded and Kansans dead-a list
that viii include many familiar names
IN every Kansas county; and then
like the black Irish regiment when il
sees for the first time the faces of it:
own dead, all Kansas viii go wa
mad E. Kelly IN Toronto Repub
hcan.