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Putnam patriot., 1917-10-12
Putnam Subscribed S33l.O0 to War
 Library Fund

After whirlwind campaign throughout the city the local com. miltees in charge of the War Library Fund reported to the chairman, Law yer Erie H. Johnson and the amount collected was found to be S331 00.
 Putnem's quota was really S4oO. The committee was very well satisfied however as it was found that from one cause or another the War Library Fund did not appeal to many of the citizens.
 The money has been turned over to the treasurer, Daniel J. Bryne, and the result of lthe campaign has been sent to headquarters.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-12
Reception For Teachers
parent.Teachers Association Urges Co.,
 operation

Tuesday evening, October 18th, at eight o'clock, there will be social in High school hall at which there will be an opportunity for the public to meet the teachers of the State Trade Shop the Hign school and public schools.
 The adqir is given under the aus piees Of the Parent-Tenchers' associa- ton, and in the absence of the usual fail reception by the Alumni sssoeia ton will serve need of the commun= ity. lnfornaiity wiIl be emphasized and The old fashioned square dances will be used so that all may partici. pale.
 There is special need now that our men are being called to the front that We use every possible means 10 con serve our children and to equip rapidly our young people for responsibilili' s greater than they would otherwise have to bear. Go operation is neces sary Let all fathers, mothers and teachers become acquainted and join hands and hearts in the nations ser vice
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-12
Moses J. Chandler Visits in Woensocket
Was Mill Superinte ndent There 70 Years
 Ago

Moses J. Chandler, veteran of the Civil war, who has been on visit in Putnam from the Soldiers Home, Darien, took run down to Woon- socket last week to cali on ,od friends in that city where, 10 years ago, he was mill superintendent
 A Woonsocket paper has the follow Ing to say of Mir. Chsndler's visit:
 Moses J, Chandler, prominent in the life of Woonsocket two. score years ago, renewed old acquaintances here yes. terday on the occasion of visit to his son, Elmer II. Chandler, Rivulet street The proudest moment of his stay WAS when he had an opportunity to shake hands with Former Governor A. J Pothier,
 MT Chandler is 80 years old. lie came to this city immediately after the war, during which ne served in com pany C, 18th Connecticut regiment. lie was for II years superintendent of the No. and Nc. mills on Main street for the late iEdward Harris and was for five years superintendent of the Jenckesville mill. He was mem. Der of the board of engineers of the fire department and of the board of invest. ment of the Citizens bank
 Mir. Chandler made his home in Putnam, until the death of his wife, when he went to the titts Home tor Soldiers at Darien, Ct
 His four-soore years rest but lightly on him and he bids fair to enjoy many more before answering the last roll call.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-12
Eastern States Exposition and Dairy
 Show

With every department filled, the Eastern States Exposition and Dairy
 how will open today, Oct. l2, to close
 alurday Oct. %. Specific exception
 the decision not to encourage extra
 ravel while war demands exist has peen made for this exposition by the railroads of the northeast, the only exception like this thus far this year
 Premiums and prizes amounting to more than S50, 900 have attracted eN. hioits of cattle, horses, sheep and swine numbering more than ioOo' Neee- taoles and frait from all over the country, eoss and girls exhibits iudQing and demonstration teams from 10 states, and iae beet aeifs pta- duets show as ths Year ~ieets' te8 tnres are numerous.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-12
Presented Comfort Rags

Wilton r. Greene and Iscah Me. Nally, employees at the Putnam ex. change of the Southern New England Telephone Company, before they left for Aver last Saturday morning where they are 10 serve ss members of the Signal Corps Reserve, were each pre- senled with comfort bag by operators of the Putnam, Danielsoa and Moosup exchanges. \ banielson employee VI no also left Saturday was likewise fememsered ay the operators.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-12
Edward Mason, lS, Attawaugan, Has
 Broken Right Leg
Boys in Village Engaged in Hazardous
 pastimes

Edward Mason, l3, iof Attaw augan, was brought to the Day kimball hos pitsl, Sunday night with A broken leg lie was caught between two automo- piles that were in collision in Attawau- gan, sunday evening.
 IL is said in the village that boys have been having "fun" by getting into the roadway aud holding up their hands for automobilists to stop. IL is not known whether Mason was one of them.
 As ear on the main street of the village and car coming out ot cross roads tried to prevent collision three boys were caught between them. N hen il WAS over 1t was found that Mason s leg was broken. The other two boys were but slightly injured,
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-12
Inspection Eastern Star

On Tuesday fevening the Annual inspection of Jessamine Chapter, U. F. S. was held, the following grand officers being present: Grand Matron, Mrs Mary Andros Mix, New Haven, Grand Chaplin, Mrs. Martha J. ben' ham, and Grand Warder, Mrs. Grace Chidsey East Haven. There were also visitors from other chapters present to witness the work, after which ice cream and cake was served.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-12
Obituary
Mrs. George (. fioIbrook

Funeral services were held for Mrs, George C. Holorook on Monday after noon, Oct. list, at her late home in Woonsocket, k. l.
 The high esteem in which the de- ceased was held by her friends was shown by the many wTeaths and other floral pieces. Burial was in Whitins. vile, Mass, where she spent her girl hood days and united with the Congre, gational church of that place.
 MT. Holbrook is the eldest son of Deputy sheriff George F. Holbrool and holds position in the Taft and Pearce Machine Works inv oonsoc ket.
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-12

Best Tub Creamery Butter 4sc Choice ButteFine -sc II lhs Fine tiranulsted Sugar, Sl Leo Onions, 10 4c los. Sweet Potatoes, 2oc 5 boxes matches DC Roll toilet paper DC Fancy Storage Eggs, doz 4oc Compound Lard, lb --e Yellow Eye Beans, qt "-c Milk crackers To Toe CorniaSes, pkge loe Smoked shoulders, 10 -oe Pure lard, lb -se , cans Sweet Corn -ee Can peas sweet and tenderl Toe Telephone 5s3-2 Free Delivery
Putnam patriot., 1917-10-12
St. Philips Church

Rev. pr. F. C. Ii. Wendell, priest in charge. Services Sunday, Oct. IA, $ a. m, holy communion; lo,+o 8. m. morning prayer, litany and sermon.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-03-10
Labor Will Ignore Industrial Commission

Attention is directed resolution by Denver Typo
graphical Union No printed the first of this issue For
this labor the has been
conducting business without the advice consent of ire
sponsible political commission By of 200
members meeting last Sunday determined that
this would be changed Notwithstanding the legislature
refused repeal the liberty destroying
law written upon the statute books years ago.
The have laid down rule which will undoubt
edy be followed by labor organization 1t
simply this that having failed appeal the awmakng body
OF the right the law ignored If this be
treason to the state something like members of organized
labor Colorado stand ready than sacrifice
just rgsuman rights for which orefathers fought with
George Washington following the Declaration Independence in
I776.
No other state in the union has attempted brand its wage
earning citizens criminals who guarded regulating
their affairs by three appointed by who have
neither knowledge sympathy with those evhot toll.
SO lar the working of concerned the In
dustra Commission Five members
Denver Typographical Union No working in their
places or walking the streets defiance Of that law They
Will have the united only other member OF
ganized nation but of all citizens
in liberty and justice. Hf f
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-03-10

restrictions. not thru enacting legis-
lation; by abolishing Legislative bar
riers, not by establishing new hind
RANGES. There is no solution for the
industrial problem. 1t is part of the
great human life struggle that must
go on and on. AS one problem is
solved, another problem will be pre-
sented. Change is insepatable from
life. So long as there are human be-
ings, there will be wants and require
ments and there will be struggles.
The only suggestion for present in
dustrial wrongs and evils is complete
freedom-freedom for voluntary CO.
operative action among individuals to
work out their common problem.
The rights of individuals have been
established in struggles and revolu-
tions. Rights and liberty Of individ-
uals have been guaranteed by consti-
tutional and statutory law. Legal
rights and freedom do not necessarily
carry with them industrial rights and
liberty. Industrial relations and con-
ditions affect living more vitality than
political matters. Industrial unfree-
dom renders legal rights and guaran-
tees mockery and delusion. There
are rights that are broader and deep
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-03-10

er than legal ones. The industrial
situation in organization Is such that
the individual worker as such has lost
his identity. Only thru cooperative
action is II possible for workers to
have individuality. II is therefore
necessary to establish for waRe-carn-
ers the right Of voluntary cooperative
action. II is for this freedom we are
contending.
We have found that individual
rights and liberty can be enjoyed only
in associated relations II is the great
purpose Of the present age TO cstab-
lish the right of individuals to vol
untary collective action. This has
been established in federal laws by
the labor provisions Of the Clayton
act. It Is necessary to write this
principle into the law of every state
in order that legal enactments may
truly represent the thought and life
conditions of the time.
The repeal of the Colorado indus
trial act is necessary TO the estab-
lishment Of this freedom. The repeal
of that act will make way for liberty.
1t will remove the bondage Of law and
open the way for freedom for volun-
tary cooperation.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-03-10
MISGUIDED MEN
AID FREAK LAWS
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what they have not yet been able to
do for themselves, or what they have
not yet recognized as necessary.
Professedly for benefcent purposes
there has been an effort to substitute
benevolent coercion for voluntary CO.
operation and voluntary action. Tho
the purpose of the coercion is benevo-
lent, it is, nevertheless, coercion. 1t
is a serious restriction of individual
rights. The effect of this benevolent
coercion, if carried out to the limits
advocated by those who would secure
human welfare by Legislation, would
establish an officialdom that would
obliterate all traces of freedom. This
officialdom, endeavoring to carry out
it's duties, would find itself in need
of constantly increasing power in or
der to widen its scope of action. Thus
vast number of people would become
office holders, interested in the main
tenance of the Offices and in interfer-
ing with private lives and private
action.
The whole result would be increas-
ing and centralizing the power Of the
state. AS the power Of the state in
creased the power and the rights Of
the individual would decrease. We'll
fare Legislation would therefore result
in a new bondage-bondage to official
dom. It is striking fact, demonstrat-
ed by history, that freedom has al
ways come thru repeating legislative
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-03-10
Railroad Men Indorse Policy.

From the legislative committee Of
the four railroad brotherhoods comes
this unsolicited letter indorsing The
Bulletin and its policy:
ALLOW US to take this opportunity
of giving slight expression Of our
sense of appreciation to The Bulletin
for the consistent manner in which it
and organized labor in particular. We
have always found it to be correct in
its statements concerning meetings,
conventions and movements generally
of labor's gatherings. This, with the
ability displayed in its columns, is GER
tainly of great value to all branches
Of organized labor and every good cit
izen worthy of the name.
Eve earnestly hope and trust that
at least every man in every branch Of
labor, organized or unorganized, but
more particularly the former, will give
The Bulletin his individual subscrip-
ton. We feel that this recognition Of
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-03-10
AMERICAN PRINCIPLES PROCLAIMED
BY WILSON AT SECOND INAUGURATION

President Woodrow Wilson was pub
licly and officially inaugurated for n
second term Monday, March 5. He
had taken the oath Of office Sunday,
March 4, at noon in the presidents
room of the capitol.
His inaugural address has been pro-
nounced, by all who have read it, to
be classic of patriotic Americanism.
In it he laid down some new rules for
world peace, declaring them to be the
things for which Americans stand
From every section of the country
must come n fervor of applause for
the sentiments expressed.
Whether the United States is in war
these American principles:
or peace, he proclaimed for the nation
That all nations are equally inter-
ested in the peace of the world and
in the political stability of free peo-
pies, and equally responsible for their
maintenance;
That the essential principle OF peace
is the actual equality Of nations in all
matters Of right or privilege;
That peace cannot securely or just
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-03-10

ly rest upon an armed balance Of
power;
That governments derive all their
just powers from the consent of the
governed, and that no other powers
should be supported by the common
thought, purpose or power of the fam
lily of nations;
That the seas should be equally free
and safe for the use of ali peoples,
under rules set up by common agree
ment and consent, and that, 80 far as
practicable they should be accessible
to all upon equal terms;
That national armaments should be
limited to the necessities of national
order and domestic safety;
That the community of interest and
of power upon which peace must
henceforth depend imposes upon each
nation the duty Of seeing to it that
all influences proceeding from its own
citizens meant to encourage or assist
revolution in other states should be
sternly. and effectually suppressed and
prevented.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-03-10
IPROTEST
By ELLA WHEELER WILCOX

To sit in silence when we should pro-
Makes towards out of men. The hu-
man race
Has climbed on protest. Had no voice
been raised
Against injustice, ignorance and lust,
The inquisition yet would serve the
law,
And guillotines decide our least dis
putes.
The few who, dare must speak and
speak again
To right the wrongs of many. Speech,
thank God,
No vested power in this great day
and land
Can gag or throttle. Press and voice
may cry
Loud disapproval of existing ills;
May criticize oppression and condemn
The lawlessness of wealth. protecting
laws
That let the children and child-bear-
ers toll
To purchase ease for idle millionaires.
Therefore, l do protest against the
boast
Of independence in this mighty land.
Call no chain strong which holds one
rusted link.
Call no land free that holds one fet
tered slave.
Until the manacled slim wrists of
babes
Are loosed to toss in childish sport
and glee;
Until the mother bears no burden, save
The precious one beneath her heart;
until
Gods soil is rescued from the clutch
of greed,
And given back to labor, let no man
Call this the land of freedom.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-03-10
The Optirnistic
Philosopher
EDWARD P. TAYLOR, appoi

EDWARD P. TAYLOR, appointed
II labor commissioner of Wyoming
by Governor Kendrick just before
the latter retired to become a United
States senator, has been Denver Wis
itor during the past week getting
Morrissey upon how to conduct the
newly created department in our sis
ter state on the north. Notwithstand-
ing the fact that Morrissey himself
had just assumed his duties, Taylor
was able to gather fund of valuable
information which will start him off
right in his new work. While in Den
yer, Taylor made number of friends
by his pleasant, genial and sociable
disposition. He is an active member
of Cheyenne Typographical Union and
ly served that city as chief of its fire
department. His bureau will be
charged with the duty of enforcing the
new fire-escape laws adopted by the
legislature and the shorter work day
for women employees, which became
effective this month.
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ONE of the first orders issued by
" Labor Commissioner w. L. Nor
rissey upon assuming his duties
last week, was that every piece of
printing 1Or Cne laDOr department ana
employment bureaus of the state
should bear the, label of the allied
printing trades. The o. P. visited the
labor department offices in the Capt.
tol building this week and found
everything running as smoothly as tho
the new force had been on the job for
years. Since the bureau was first
created twenty years ago, there has
never been such an efficient force in
charge of the various branches as are
to be found there now. Secretary of
State holland, who is ex-officio COM
missioner of labor under the law, and
Commissioner Morrissey appreciate
the fact that this department was Gre
ated for the benefit of labor, and pro-
pose to conduct it with this idea al
ways in view. Officers and members
of organized labor in Denver and thru
out the state will give the labor bureau
their heartiest cooperation.
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NOTHING more has been heard
Y about the committee of three ap-
pointed by the insurance bureau of
the Denver Civic and Commercial as
sociation to investigate Grant Hamil-
ton upon the charge of Unreasonable
utterances" in his address before the
house and senate joint committee on
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-03-10
Every Promise to the People Being Violated

of officials and members OF the legislature
beginning realize the labor OF Colorado
Since weeks issue of this containing
roll call labor, number OF
OF that body have called The Bulletin office the phone to
they the Democratic could right with
labor They have been informed that long they obey the die
of the eactonary political leaders and
tain the statute books law which imposes erv
ude the this and dehes the federal
stuton organized labor will fight candidate local state and
national of the party political control Of Colorado
generally conceded that the Twentrst General Assem-
bly, the eacionary Legislative body with which this state
inflicted Not single has
the other hand assault has been made
reforms previously inaugurated and has legislative
arduouy labored maze and cnave the producing
class of citizenship Not single proposed in the
working people, the children OF the educational
institutions of this has passed either house.
Gune who in his prediction speeches promised
Wson administration" for Colorado in of his be-
disappointing the days lis appointments
suit the people of this Had he started wreck the
Democratic party Colorado and accepted Angel Archie Steven
his the work OF destruction could not have been
successfully performed He has antagoned
sve thoughtful and in this state and this he has
ably supported by the leaders the house and
AS suggested the meeting OF abor held the labor
Opera House last Sunday morning the time non
drive from Office
The farmers railroad employees miners educators and business
all like complaint Such political revolution
North Dakota Colorado within the
mex
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-03-10
Two.Mile.Hirh opinion.

G.. Gus Crawford. member Of Lead
willie Typographical Union No. i79.
writes:
"The Bulletin is n hit in Leadville.
Last two issues containing the stem
ographic reports Of speeches made on
repeal of Industrial commission law.
by Grant Hamilton. F. 7. Costigan and
Ed. l.. Doyle, were hummers and
caused much favorable comment upon
The Bulletins enterprise in giving
working people the news denied them
by other papers."
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-03-10
Puts Denver On the Map.

Richard E. Croskey. general west
ern organizer for the Hotel and Res
taurant Employees International AL
lance and Bartendcrs League Of
America, sends n spicy letter from
Cheyenne, in which he saws:
"The Denver Labor Bulletin Is Ger
tainly some dandy. II has all the
other labor papers ! see backed of the
boards for news and typographical
makeup. More power to you. II has
put Denver on the map rs having the
best labor paper in the United States"
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-03-10
Don't Want to Miss 1t.

Writing on board the Rio Grand
"Scenic Limited" en- route from Ala
mosa to Salt Lake city, J. II. Sawyer,
member of Alamosa Carpenters I'm
ion No. 1909, says:
please send my paper to Salt Lake
city, where / will be employed for n
few weeks. / do not want to miss n
single issue. 1t is sure the kind of n
paper that labor needs-for The Bull
letin is fighting for labor all the time.
Will send you some new subscribers
while in Salt Lake city"
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-03-10

Here is a sample of headlines ap-
pearing in Eastern papers over news
dispatches from Denver, telling how
the state legislature is dealing with
labor: "Labor's Rights Neglected in
Darkest Colorado-Strife in State
Proves that Those Intrusted Have Be-
trayed the Common People"
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-03-10

The Denver Labor Bulletin is re-
ceiving much praise for its vigorous
editorial and news policy in the bat
tie for human rights and moral up
lift. Nearly every mail brings one or
more Complementary letters, while
others visit the office in person or
phone words of encouragement. All
this helps, for it encourages the pub
fishers to yet greater, efforts in behalf
of the working people.
We take the liberty of quoting from
few letters for the big family of
Bulletin readers have a right to know
how their paper is considered by 9TH
ers. The extracts follow:
Ministers Commend Bulletin.
The Rev. William NJ. Campbell, sec
retary of the Denver Presbyterian
Ministers association, writes thus:
"My Dear Sir: At recent meet
ing of the Presbyterian Ministers As
sociation OF Denver, the following res
olution was unanimously passed:
"Be it resolved, by the Presbyterian
Ministers Association of Denver, that
the editor of The Denver Labor Bull
letin, Mr.. C. c. Houston, be heartily
commended for his strong editorials
in the interest of workingmen, espe-
cially along temperance lines. Our
coHHlenuatloh Is especiaily eNpresseu
for the editorial of February 3, enti-
tied, elimination of Saloons Helpful
to Labor" We realize that even in
this day it requires courage to set
forth these principles in editorials.
The time is coming when the wisdom
of this sentiment will be appreciated.
Our body has an interest in the work
ing men of Colorado and our interest
includes the moral and spiritual well
fare of our working classes as well
as their physical welfare. AS min
isters we appreciate your efforts to
be a leader among workingmen for
their own uplift. We congratulate the
workingmen of Colorado that they
have the privilege Of reading your
paper"
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-03-10
Keeps Him in Touch.

Frank Miller. former member of
Denver Press Assistants Union No
IA, now employed in Chicago, writes:
"Dear Sir: Enclosed please find p.
o. order for one dollar. for renewal of
subscription of The Labor Bulletin. It
is source Of much pleasure not only
keeping me in touch with my Colorado
labor friends, but also for your honest
/ was pleased 10 read in a recent is
sue that The Bulletin is branching out
in the job printing field. ! wish you
the best of success in the new enter
prise"
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-03-10
"Iust What We Necd."

C. G. Gardner, secretary Of Ia Junta
Lodge No. 655, Brotherhood of Rail
road Trainmen. says:
81 have just become acquainted with
The Bulletin. Think II fine. something
we all need. am going TO do all I
can here to get the boys interested in
your splendid paper. Wishing The
Bulletin and its publishers the sue
cess they deserve"
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-03-10

The "Slacker" and "Twaddling'
twenty-first general assembly of Colo
RADIO appears to be the right appella-
tions for the lazy legislators now
marking time in Denver. From every
class of citizens come protests over
the inefficient and don't-give-a-rap
men on the hill