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Denver labor bulletin., 1917-04-21

Denver Cigarmakcrs' Union No.
129, comprising nearly 400 members,
has notified forty employers that n
wage increase of 50 per thousand
cigars made must be forthcoming at
once to meet the ascending cost Of liv-
ing. This action was taken at large
ly attended meeting of the union held
last Tuesday night.
II was voted that n strike be called
next Monday morning II necessary to
enforce the demands, and that no at
tention be given the State Industrial
Commission or the cant strike" law
which the recent legislature refused
to repeal.
In addition to the wage increase,
the union is demanding that cigar fac
tories be made more sanitary.
The present rate Of pay varies from
SO to $40 per thousand, according to
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-04-21
SOCIALISTS TO VOTE ON WAR.
Convention in ST. Louis Condemns the
Government For Taking Up Arms.

Sixty Socialists who attended the
national convention of the party held
in St. Louis last week made plans for
submitting to a referendum of the
entire party the resolution adopted
by the convention condemning the
American government for entering the
European war.
John Spargo Of New York, who sub
mitted TO the convention n minority
report from the resolutions committee,
a report expressing a desire for Amer
lean victory, predicated that the dec
laration drawn up by the sixty insur-
gents would be approved by large
majority at the referendum.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-04-21
BULLETIN TO RAISE SUBSCRIPTION

On and after June the subscription price of The
Denver Labor Bulletin will be ST. year. Our readers will
readily appreciate this is made necessary owing the
greatly increased of print paper other material used
the publication of At time during the
has the 81 subscription price been sufficient the
of print paper, press work. mailing and postage.
Those who pay advance subscribers, will
be received at the 81 until June After that date all
ais and new subscriptions will be ST No reduced
price will be club subscriptions This that every
carried The Bulletin mailing list after June will be
charged for at the of 81 so per year.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-04-21
CAR MEN SECURE AN INCREASE

On the anniversary of the street car
strike in Toledo, the Traction company
has raised wages of car operatives 1
cent an hour. The advance means an
additional $4,000 year to these
workers.
Last years strike was the culmina-
ton of twenty years Of effort to or
ganize Toledo street car men. The
the management signed an agreement
that increased wages and secured i'm
proved working conditions.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-04-21
EMPLOYERS IGNORE THE LAW.

The Metal Products company Of
Peterborough. Ontario, ignored the
Canadian industrial disputes act, which
prohibits lockouts, when its union ma
chinists attempted to enforce the
standard wage rate. When the COM
pany located in this city II was ex-
empted from taxation on the promise
that II would maintain wages. When
its workers began an agitation for
this promise to be fulfilled they were
discharged. A complete tic-up re-
suited md the company was glad to
agree that machinists would hercaf-
ter be paid the regulation wage and
time and one-half for overtime.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-04-21
pRA1NLAYERs GET INCREASE

Denver Union No. 331 of Drainlay-
ers has been granted an increased
wage, effective as of April l, the ad-
vance being from SO to $3.50 per day.
1t is agreed by the employing Master
Plumbers association and the union
that all work contracted for prior to
January / shall be done at the old
rate of SO per day. Neither the union
nor the master plumbers requested the
state industrial commission to assume
jurisdiction in the matter.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-04-21
ARE PROUD OF THEIR FRIENDS

Union No. 27 cleared about 500 on
their first annual dance held the night
of April II, at the Nichols Dancing
Academy. There was a large crowd
present, and all voted the affair most
enjoyable success.
The committee in charge desires to
express sincere and appreciative
thanks to the various labor organiza-
tions and members for helpful coop
Grafton in making the dance such a
remarkable social and financial sue
cess.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-04-21
INDUSTRIAL DEMOCRACY IS TO BE
SUBJECT OF LABOR CONFERENCE TO
BE HELD IN WASHINGTON NEXT WEEK

of all child welfare laws in order to
avoid the present confusion and dup
LEGATION, and by DR.. John Dewey and
Hon. P. P. Claxton who emphasized
the need of federal aid to elementary
education as a means of equalizing the
educational opportunities of children
thruout the country.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-04-21
UNIFORM SYSTEM OF REGULATIONS
WANTED IN TRANSPORTAT SERVICE

work. In other words the conflicting
rules get the railroad men coming
and going" hence the united movement
to force a change in conditions.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-04-21

Each week The Bulletin prints
"baby essay" on the "Twin Page"
which feature is to run thruout the
year. Every woman reader is invited
to participate in this contest. and
when an essay is printed check for
50 is Immediately mailed to the author.
These essays should not contain more
than 200 words.
Evening journal., 1917-12-14
LVER VOLUNTEERS TO
AID Drafted MEN

lecial to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Del Dec. ii-kent Couuty's
ivisory Board has sent 20 each regis
ant Of Kent county o. list Of thc fol-
wing persons who win assist in M
up ihe quesiionaires which Will be
at TO each regislrant from tho Kent
)unty Exemption Board tomorrow:
alter kcycs. Crawford Graham. Clay
o.: Charles G.. Stockley. Harry D.
'ieVes Charles n. LeFe,re. smyrna .
O.. naly and Harry Jones Hartley.
'l. j. W. Arihurs. KeniOn: Charles
ip0ut Ridgely, Camden. George NJ.
-hor lr- WHomng Harry Whitaker,
". Simpirr FELTON,. MilIard r. lily
rn. David Robbins. Frodcrica. ". ~.
"o.r. N-n- sun; Prof Frank
10vlo~. William ~ sharp. Harring-
n. William B. Tharp Pennington ;
pan So. Herring. Harry b. Ihav, Mil
rd
IN addition t0 the above named men,
cry lawyer in Dover. the justices ~
@ peace and nolarirs public win also
available. all giving their SERVICES
atuii0usly.
Evening journal., 1917-12-14
THE BEST SPORTING PAGE IN WILMINGTON.
HARLAN FIVE Wants
Games With The BEST

The result OF the first practice Of the
Harlan basketball team at the Friends
gym was So satisfactory and So
much good material came oll 10 try
for The two teams ihat the ship work
crs are now anxious 90 arrange games
with other organized teams in this city.
The newspapers have been requested
90 publish a. chalengs from The Harlan
team. and AN basketball teams that
believe the Harlan quintet vii np an
easy mart are requested 10 communi-
cate With the shiphuildors' manager.
Ali letters should Doe addressed TO man
ager Athletic Association care HarlaD
plant
If The interest in The. cage game con-
tinuos ID is likely that another cage
will Joe obtained In order 60 allow The
men go practice.
Evening journal., 1917-12-14
.SP ON SHOOT over
BELLEVUE TRIPS SATURDAY

The monthly spoon shoot Of the VII
mineton frapshooiing Association Will
be hold saturday afternoon at ihen
grounds at Bellevue. spoons VIII DE-
awarded IN q j0-iarget event. and. there
Will be spoons for each of The foul
classes. Wintry weather cannot inter
ferc with the enthusiasm Of the local
trapshooters and the usual saturday
crowd viii be- on hand The club will
be open about 4 o'clork. and % is hoped
there will Doe good turnout i'm ar,
probation OF tine attractive trophy
spoons offered Dy the club.
Evening journal., 1917-12-14

While comparative youngsters have
call among National League bats
On. R0ush and Hornshy being FAR the
50 baismen i'm the old league. it's Che
der heads who lead in fielding in
aciicllly evory position, the honors
Ing 20 Jack Miller at first Rawlinss
second. Art Fletcher at short. Helnc
oh at third and Dode Paskerl I'm the
tneld. The only one OF the ouiit
10 has not been up there" for Sow
al years is Rawlings. the Boston
ungster.
JACK Nliilers average is far above
rmal Playing In i6 games at first
handled j,1 chanches with but "a
lcle error.
Heins q. ON was the SAME old Heine
ound Che hot CORNER. iie handled 321
anchcs at Third with hus customary
ace and erred but is times.
n D0dr pa~kori is going back DO
10 very noticeable 100 his fielding
,de has often been rrs9rded as llc
rcsi fielder in ihe National LeaGuo.
sort of "a Noii0nil League iris Speak
Evening journal., 1917-12-14

or and Doc surely lived up 90 this repu-
lat!on ihis year Dode handled $40
chances in iho gardens With but five
misplays.
Art Fletcher used better Judgment
around tho short field during the sea-
son than Dee did during The world series
and lod AN short stops.
Evening journal., 1917-12-14
AnnInA CnnCnIArEs-

Spcci0l lVe-p0und assortment Ol
nuts, cream centcrs. nOuglls and
chrvy ficccs. special Christmas
price. $50 the nyc-pound box.
FcnWay Pink Package. the different
pacfagr. Cor. Che pound
DANFORTH'S DEPENDABLE DRUGS
Market and Second streets. -Alv
Evening journal., 1917-12-14

lt would be well 90 advertise lost
'ticles In ihr Want Nd column this
eek. Tcamstcrs. chaufleurs, carriers
ld engineers arc a.l under a bene-
'eni ruling.
Evening journal., 1917-12-14

Tile coming week Will ind domestic
hello advertised ii the Want Ads and
on Tho interests of the home under
good ruling
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18
COMES TO WASHINGTON
TO CHEER POOR CHILDREN
CANCEL of Washington Heights
Plans Movie" Treat for
Little Ones.

The angel of Washington Heights"
as she is known in New York, has ar
rived in this city with plans to show
, the poor children the brighter side of
life. This so-called angel" although
she says she is not one, Is Miss Anna
Slanner of New York city
Miss Slanner came to Washington to
form classes of young girls to aid in
the Red Cross work. She declared she
herself intended to enlist in the Red
Cross as nurse, having had experience
in nursing in New York, and would go
10 the battlefront as soon as she is
needed.
She has been in Washington but a few
days. but had only been here a few
hours before she was in the homes of
some of the poor families endeavoring
to cheer them up. Miss Slanner ex-
hiblted numerous newspaper clippings
showing the social uplift work she
has been doing for the past twelve
years. In that time she declared she
has cared for $500 children, and has
her care. D
Fifty poor children of Washington
are in for real treat Saturday, Miss
Slanner declared. She stated the man
agement of Loew's Columbia Theater
had given her permission to bring the
children to the theater at 1890 o'clock
Saturday morning. and that they will
be entertained for two hours with NOV
ing pictures. Each child, she also
stated. is to receive a box of candy to
be donated by candy merchant here.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18
POLICE HUNT MISSING GIRL.
Miss Van Nostrand disappeared Sun
day Afternoon.

Police search has been instituted for
Miss Olive Van Nostrand, seventeen
years old, of Rockville Center. N. y
who disappeared from the home of her
cousins, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur L. Rein
hardt, 1860 Mount Pleasant street, Sun
day afternoon and failed to return. She
had been visiting at the Reinhardt
home since February. was not &C
ouainted with the city or any persons
here other than her relatives and their
near neighbors. the police were in
formed.
During her stay in this city. it is
stated. Miss Van Nostrand remained in
the house of the Reinhardts most OF
the time She took an occasional walk
along 18th street, Mount Pleasant, but
seldom remained away from the house
more than half an hour Sunday after.
noon about o'clock the visitor told
her cousins she was going out for a
stroll, and would be back in a few
minutes.
Miss Van Nostrand wore blue suit
green hat and low shoes. Police OF
other cities have been asked to par
ticipate in the search.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18
Ambitions.

| studied music for time. |
hoped to be a concert star. Friends
said my singing was crime, and
talked of feathers and of tar. |
saw I'd never make hit. the
spark of genius was denied; and
SO had the sense to quito this
| point with honest pride. |
thought I'd be a painter, too,
when | was young and full of
dreams; l turned out paintings
quite a few, and people said,
They're surely screams" | saw
at last I'd never sit with Titan
and the other great, and SO | had
the sense to quit; with pride this
fact | here relate. | see so many
every day, who blithely choose
the wrong career, and plug along
their misfit way, month after
month, year, after year! This
youth, who should be herding
swine, is porting over Euclid's
rules; that one would be a great
divine, who should be busy shoe
ing mules. They do not seem to
realize they've tackled jobs that
do not fit; they toll and toll and
do not rise, and haven't sense
enough to quit
WALT MASON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18
TO HONOR FATHER McGUIGAN.
Pensioners of St. Patrick's Church
to Tender Farewell Reception,

Pensioners of St. Patrick's Church
and the many friends of Rev. Thomas
E. Michigan from all over the District
are to unite in Carroll Hall tomorrow
night at Sis o'clock in giving him
farewell reception and testimonial of
their esteem.
Father Michigan was until recently
assistant rector of st. Patrick's. He
was installed as pastor of st. Johns
Church. Westminster. Md. on last Sum
day. Many of the people from st. Pat
rick's showed their affection for Father
McGuigan by attending service on his
first Sunday in his new parish.
Addresses will be made by prominent
members of st. Patrick's parish at the
reception tomorrow night. and a spe-
cial musical program has been pre-
pared under the direction of Miss Jen-
ME Glennon and r. Mills Silby.
Judge Michael Doyle of the Municipal
Court. in behalf of the many friends
Of Father McGuigan, is to present him
with a purse of gold.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18
WET" DEBATERs WIN.
Get Decision in 0ratorical Contest
at GEORGETOWN Law School.

The fourth prize debate of George
town University Law School, last night
in the auditorium of the law school
building. 9Th and E streets northwest
was on the proposition that Congress
should pass a nationwide prohibition
bill, allowing alcohol to be used for me-
dicnal and sacramento purposes only
William J. Cullinan. representing the
Junior Debating Society. which took
the negative side of the question, was
awarded individual honors. Francis J.
OBrien was the other member of the
negative team. which team won the de-
bate. The affirmative side was upheld
by Robert E. J. Whalen and George T.
Shansey, representing the Senior De-
batting Society.
Mr.. Cullinan will be pitted against
winners of the three previous prize de-
bates in the final prize debate next
month. The former winners are Robert
NJ. McGauley, John j. ODay, jr, and
Edward T. Hogan.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18
READY TO FIGHT.
Holy Name Society Members Pledge
Loyalty to Nation.

The Holy Name Society. in quarterly
conference at Nativity Church at
Brightwood. Monday night unanimously
adopted resolution pledging its 10y
atty to the Constitution and flag of the
United States. and it's steadfast sup
port to President Wilson The resolu-
ton was presented by Edwin P Good
win.
Rev. p. c. Gavan. spiritual director of
the society. in supporting the resolu-
ton, said the President would find the
Catholics of Washington, and especially
Holy Name men. supporting him first in
resolutions, then by enlistments. if
needed
President John Hadley Doyle pre-
sided. and de, ails were completed for
the annual convention of the Archdio-
cesar Union Of Holy Name Societies. to
be held next Sunday at st. Dominic's
Church.
Mai. C. Eugene Edwards. vice presi-
dent of the Washington branch. and his
associates at Nativity Monday night. pre-
scented a musical and theatrical enter
tainment after the business meeting,
and also furnished refreshments to the
delegates. Rev. Frank X. Bischoff.
pastor. welcomed the delegates
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18
|PETWORTH DECLARES FOR
BETTER CARS AND SERVICE
Citizens Indorse Home Guard Plans
and Planting of Gardens
Movement.

Demand for better street car service
and decent cars" was made by the
Petworth Citizens Association at its
meeting last night in the school annex
at Sth and Shepherd streets.
The association also indorsed the
plan of the District authorities to or
ganize home defense league for the
National Capital.
A motion was adopted requesting the
public utilities commission to demand
that the Washington Railway and
Electric Company provide pay within"
cars for its lines to Petworth. The
association also recommended passage
OF law extending the 18th street line
so as to connect with the Soldiers
Home line at Georgia avenue and Up
shur street. and the extension of the
latter line to Dakota avenue to meet
the increasing needs of Petworth.
A motion recommending that Con-
gress pass a law compelling the arbi-
tration of differences between public
utility corporations and their employees
when they cannot otherwise be adjust
ed was postponed until the next meet
ing
The association Endorsed ito the
limit the garden movement and the
efforts of the District health depart
ment to keep unlicensed milk" out of
the District of Columbia.
A letter from the District Commission
ers, inviting recommendations of the as
ISOLATION for public improvements in the
fiscal year of 1919 was read and the mem
bers were invited to submit personal sug-
gestions to the president or the secretary
of the association by May Is.
The daylight saving plan was in
dorsed, and it was voted to pay the jani-
tor So meeting
o. ]. Randall was elected chairman of
the committee on Fourth of July cele-
bration.
President Charles S. Shreve of the Fed
Grafton of Citizens Associations urged
support of the Home Defense League He
said it was his intention to visit all the
associations represented in the league in
5000 for defense of their families and
homes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18
TO CONSIDER FARM CREDITS.
Washington School Board to Take
Up Proposition,

II the plan adopted in Chicago to
allow boys to work on farms and give
them school credit for so doing is put
before officials of the Washington edu.
cational system, it will at least re.
ceive careful consideration.
Ernest L. Thurston. superintendent OF
public schools in the District of Colum.
bia, has given his approval to the plan
I'VE are already allowing fourth
year boys who wish to enlist to grad
uate." said Supt. Thurston. 1T seems
to me that this farm work Is equally
as important. The question has not
been raised in Washington. but 1t is
one which would certainly receive ouI
most careful attention If brought be-
fore u.s."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18
William Warren Heads Clerks Body

William Warren has been elected presi-
dent of the Washington Post Office Clerks
Union, Local No. 49, National Federation
of Post Office Clerks. for the ensuing
year. Other officers elected are: Charles
V. Hilton. first vice president; R. H
Bryan, second vice president: Howard R.
Biting, recording secretary: c. D. Pindell
financial secretary; George T. Howell
treasurer; NJ. O'Connor, sergeant at-arm
James Terrier, guide, and Roy l.. Grimes
Harry D. Sherwood and H. Z. Rabbit
trustees.
Thomas B. Mack. the retiring president
was given unanimous vote of thanks for
his services.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18
Gift to Sisters of Notre Dame,

AS an aftermath of the $1,000 cam
paign of st. Aloysius Church, held last
month, team NJ. Miss Hortense A Nc
Gowen, captain. which won the first
prize large silver loving cup, as
sembled in the reception hall of Notre
Dame Academy, North Capitol and
Myrtle streets. Sunday and presented
the cup to the Sisters of Notre Dame.
on the cup were the names of the
members of the winning team Mrs.
Annie A. Kilroy. Miss Katharine T.
Rover, Mrs. Francis T. Hurley. Miss
Agnes T. Wade, Mrs. John B. Quay.
Mrs. Mary G.. Jones. Mrs Joseph l.. Hol
land. Mrs. John ]. Fuller. Mrs. Rosa
F. Downing. Miss Josephine NJ Nc
Donald. Miss Marguerite A. Duffy. Miss
Rose p. Fuller. Miss Adele X. Cavan-
augh and Miss Hortense McGowen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18
MOVIE ACTRESS DIVORCED,
Court Grants Absolute Decree t
Pearle Wilma Baremore.

Pearle Wilma Baremore. a prett.
movie actress who married Aloysius B
Joachim of Washington in Houston
Tex. in 1910. when she was but sixteer
years old. has been granted an absolute
divorce by Justice Hitz. She did not seek
alimony.
Her testimony was that she was com.
PEELED to support herself and took te
the films, getting employment in New
York, where she became star. She
has accepted position in a leading
role with Ziegfeld's Follies. it is stated
and viii resume her maiden name.
Attorney l.. b. Perkins represented
the wife. Attorney Walter NJ. Bastiar
was appointed by the court to defend.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18
sALEsMANsHIP CLUB IN LINE.
Asserts Readiness to Support Presi.
dent in Nations Crisis,

Resolutions pledging support to the
President in the present crisis and Of
fering any service the club can give
were adopted at a meeting of the
Washington Salesmansaip Club last
evening at the Raleigh Hotel.
Prof. Jesse H. White of the Uni
versity of Pittsburgh expert in ap-
piled psychology, was the principal
speaker He told of ways in which
statesmen may increase their earning
capacity.
Dr. N w. Shefferman, George A. Bah
cox and Troland Cleare were chosen
as delegates to represent the club at
the second worlds craftsmanship con-
gress, to be held in Detroit June 10 to
IA Mccarthy Hanger, G. G. Reiniger
and j. c. De Vilbliss were elected as
alternates. Mr.. Reiniger presided.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18
Honor Girls at G. w. u.

The honor girls of Columbian Col
lege at George Washington University
have been announced by DIR. William
Allen Wilbur. dean of the college, as
follows: Senior. Miss Elizabeth Wilson
and Miss Fly Pierce; Junior. Miss Eliza
beth Culleb and Miss Inez Ryan>
sophomore, Miss Marian Crist and Miss
Olive Taylor. and freshmen. Miss Julia
l. Daniel and Miss Martha Waring
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18
BAND CONCERT.

BY the United States Soldiers
Home Band, in the bandstand. this
afternoon at 4 o'clock. John 5. NJ.
Zimmerman, director.
America
March, 1.-The World in Arms" Teike
Overture. Soldiers and Sweet
hearts ..B ergenholtZ
Suite. "a Day in Venice. Nevin
(a) DAWN" (b) "Gondoliers'
Song" tc) Love Song" Cd
Good night
Selection, Chin Chin. .Caryll
Fox trot, Pretty Baby"
Van Alstyne
Waltz suite. 'Eternelle lvresse.'
Came
Intermezzo. Blossoms. Fox
Finale. There's Long, Long
Trail Elliott
THE Star Spangled Banner"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18

Plans for the Home Defense League
are to be discussed by Maj. Raymond
w. Pullman, superintendent of police,
in an address at 4 o'clock today, before
the special committee which has been
named by the Washington Chamber of
Commerce to cooperate in this work.
William c. Sullivan, chairman of the
committee, is to preside.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18
S. A. r. Favor Selective Draft.

Universal military training and selec-
tive CONSUMPTION was approved as the
best means of national defense yester-
day by a unanimous vote of the ma
tional advisory committee of the Sons
of the American Revolution. in session
here. Every citizen was urged to pre-
pare to do his bit"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-04-18
Flags Of Allies Flown.

In recognition Of the new war alliance,
the National Geographic Society has dis
played on its building. on 18th street. the
United States nag. danked by large flags
Of France and Great Britain. All three
dags are Of the same aizA