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Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1917-12-28
o. m A Year for the JOURNAL
A Weekly NeWSy News
VkeOO manor % years of contins
pupil uous service.
The Railroad Dictator

The Washington dispatches send
four names, one of which, they say,
will be that of the a President
Wilson finally selects to act as railroad
dictator. The four names are Secretary
McAdoo, Secretary Lane, Supreme
Court Justice Brandels, aud ex-Su-
preme Court Justice Hughes. OF the
four, Wall street would like to see one,
that of Brandeis, stricken from the list
at once. Justice Brandeis, the Street
thinks, is not qualified for the posi-
ton. Whether he is or not is another
matter. The thing being discussed is
the financial community's confidence
ia the mar selected, and the street has
noIconfidence in the J Justice. Mr.. Hughes
would not meet with opposition. That
goes almost without saying. However,
This does not pean thai he would meet
with more approval than any other
man who might be named. Secretary
McAdoo is not opposed, ss he once
would have been, for there is a much
better understanding between Mr.. Nc
Adoo and Wall Street than there once
was. But Secretary Lanes naming
would be greeted with enthusiasm, or
something closely approaching it.
Men OF Experience
All four possibilities are no strangers
to the railroad business. Mr.. Lane
was once a member of the Interstate
Commerce Commission and later rep
resented the President in negotiations
between railroad executives and rail-
road labor with great personal distinc-
ton. Mr.. McAdoo built and ran the
Hudson tubes, which, while they were
more of an artistic success than a, Conn
mercial success at the start, gave him
valuable experience. Justice Brandeis,
as a lawyer, was connected with many
railroad cases. His knowledge, the
Street thinks, is too theoretical and his
experience not at all practical. Mr..
Hughes has come In contact with the
railroad industry also through legal
channels. His latest connection vas
as legal adviser TO Mayor Mitchell in
the N. Y. g. case.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1917-12-28

Sugar is brought to Brooklyn In
rough bags and looks like SO much dirt.
1t is taken into the great ~refineries and
there subjected to a complicated pro-
cess in which sulphur, milk of lime
and other articles are used, together
with much heat aud a great deal of
very hard labor. 1t finally energies in
the form of grains, clear white and
beautiful, and passes out to the eager
millions, who, Ii a choice had to be
made, would almost sooner do without
anything else on the face of the globe.
Brooklyn Eagle.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1917-12-28
Sugar $50 a Pound 900 Years Ago
No Record of High Cost of
Living Kick at Time

honor. There is a record Of sugar nav.
ing been shipped from India to Eu-
rope in 500 A. D. aud about 800 A. D.
a Chinese EN- peror sent an agent to
India 10 learn the art of sugar making.
In the Eighth Century there vas
considerable cultivation of sugar can
along the Nile. A trade in sugar ex-
listed between Syria and France in the
Twelfth Century. Holland learned of
Its delights from France, and told the
good news to Italy, which in turn whis-
pered it TO Germany.
Sugar Followed Columbus.
Sugar was introduced into Santo-Dc-
mingo shortly after the discovery OF
America, and from there spread to
the world. Mexico began its cultiva-
ton in 1920, Brazil in 1882 and Guada-
loupe In 1914,
Sugar in those old days was in its
manufacture q very different sort Of
stuff from what we use now. Crude
mills, operated by wind, water or oxen,
crushed the cane, and lime, clay and
ashes were used to purify it. Even in
some parts of the world these methods
still prevail.
Sugar cane was introduced by the
Jesuit Fathers into Louisiana In 1851,
aud the first refined sugar On a com
mercial scale was manufactured there
in 1894 by Etienne de Bore. New Or
leans now stands where de Bore's sugar
plantation was.
Sugar cane grows from 5 to Is feet in
height, and from n to two inches In
diameter. The plant is a perennial and
can be propagated by cuttings or seed.
The cane, when 1t is ripe, is cut off
close to the ground, leaving a stubble
which sprouts in the spring and will
produce a second or even a third crop
in Louisiana, and in warmer climates
from five TO ten crops have been gath.
cred from one plant. Better results
are secured by replanting every year,
and this is always Gone where labor
Is cheap.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1917-12-28
NEWS review OF
The PAST week
Premier Lloyd George Declares
Germany Must Give Up Con-
quests and Pay.
mo PEACE With jUNkERS

Reports to President Wilson Call for
More Speed by AmerIca-War De-
partment Has Shakeup-Bol-
shevikl Continue Negotia-
lions With Germany
While Civil War
In Russia
Spreads.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1917-12-28
Cuba's Big Sugar Output.

Sugar is one of the main industries
Of Cuba, which produces over g, 300 900
tons per year. Sixty-seven per cent Of
it Is exported to the United States.
Sugar is easily grown in Java. There
is a great quantity oft there now ready
for shipment, but IT cannot be brought
here because of the scarcity of ships.
Sugars origin goes back to the re-
hottest antiquity, and nobody knows
just how mankind got its first taste
for sweets. 1t is possible that the ap-
pie with which Eve tempted Adam
may have been especially sweet; at any
rate history does not enlighten us on
how the foundation of the great sugar
industry of today got it's start. Men
who like to poke into the past disagree
on whether India or China produced
the first sugar cane, but it was either
of these countries that can claim the
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-06-23
TO PATRONS OF
THE DENVER GAS AND ELECTRIC
LIGHT COMPANY

THE rapid growth of the city, and the constantly increasing
number of have necessated change
service For convenience have naugurated
system of billing and reading The city in the
will be divided into wenyfour districts instead OF
three.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-06-23

To the Central Labor Unions and State
Federations of Labor:
Within very short time the boards
which shall have the administration OF
the selective conscription will be ap-
pointed. II the interests of the work
ers are to be maintained it is impera-
tively necessary that they should have
representatives on all boards that Will
be authorized to decide upon all eN-
emption claims from active military
service.
II can readily be seen that if there
are not men on these boards who have
personal knowledge of workers prob
lens growing out of their relation to
industry. there will be an infinite op-
portunity for injustice to be done
workers, 1t is fundamental that we
should guard against opportunities
for unjust discrimination or favoritism
in making exemptions. This reguia-
ton would not only protect the wage
earners but would enable the govern
ment to avoid cause for ili-wlll result
ing from a sense OF injustice Inc
good will of all citizens is necessary
for that cooperation which Will en-
able our republic to conduct a sue
cessful and effective war for freedom
and democracy.
No one in touch with the present
situation imagines that the spirit of
greed has been completely eliminated
from the industrial and commercial
world. Tho we regret it, we cannot
blind ourselves to the fact that the
spirit of profiteering makes some EN-,
ployers willing to exploit workers and
the nations need even in this worlds
critical emergency. Firms in several
localities have asked for soldiers to
prevent workers trying, thru legitimate
methods. to secure higher wages in
order that their standards may not
be lowered thru the constantly in
creasing costs of living.
We know that such unprincipled,
heartless employers will not hesitate
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-06-23
RAISE PAY OF STEEL WORKERS.
Pueblo Plant Employs 5.4s9. With
Monthly Pay of S635.562.

J.F. Welborn, president of the Colo
RADIO Fuel and Iron company. made an
address before the Commerce club OF
Pueblo last Tuesday night in which
he dealt with figures concerning the
conduct of his company. Speaking OF
the coal shortage, he said that 1T was
merely apparent that the companies
were mining even more than in ordi-
nary times during June, but, he added,
so many large industries are putting
away supplies to be used in the future
that there was an appearance OF
shortage.
Wages at the Minnequa plant, he
said, have advanced fully 80 per cent
since January l, 1916. At that time,
he added. the average wage of all per-
sons employed by the company was
s77.1S. and May 1, 1917, it was Sll5.I9.
This increase, he stated, was entirely
among the men drawing the smaller
wages, as the pay of those getting
salaries had not been advanced.
The pay roll for May, he quoted, was
$685. 5,562, while that for January, 1916,
was given rs S339.222. The number of
men employed in January, 1916, was
1895, and now it is 5,4S9.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-06-23
MONUMENT TO MARTYRED DEAD AT
LUDLOW TO BE ERECTED BY U.MW.A.
Circular Letter Issued by International Officers Calling For Don
tions Fund For This Purpose, the Shaft to Be
Unveiled Dedicated o Anniversary
of Massacre April 1918.

indianapolis, Ind, June z, 1917.
To the Officers and Members of All Lo-
cal Unions, United Mine Workers
of America:
Greeting: Pursuant to the action of
the last international convention, the
international organization proposes to
erect a permanent monument on the
field at Ludlow, Colorado, dedicated
to the memory Of the victims of the
Ludlow massacre.
The last international convention
unanimously adopted the following
resolution:
First: That the international con-
vention of the United Mine Workers
of America instruct the international
executive board to open a memorial
fund for the purpose of erecting upon
the site of the Ludlow massacre a suit
able monument to the memory of our
dead.
Second: That a circular letter be
mailed TO each local union of the Unit
ed Mine Workers of America, stating
the purpose for which this fund is Gre
ated, and requesting that each local
union endeavor to contribute to such
fund an amount equivalent to cents
for each member of such local union.
Third: That the memorial fund
be opened to public subscription, and
that the same be given suitable pub
licity thru the columns of the friendly
press, so that an opportunity be given
to the many thousands who are in
sympathy with our cause. 20 assist IN
erecting this tribute to the imperish-
able memory of labor's martyred dead:
Fourth: That the international
executive board act as trustees of the
memorial fund, and that in the event
the amount accumulated permits such
action. they establish upon the prop
| erty now owned by our organization at
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-06-23

Ludlow a deserving member of our
organization as caretaker of the Lud-
low memorial"
At a recent meeting of the interna-
tional executive board it was decided
to put into effect the suggestions con-
tanned in the above resolution. We,
therefore, request that you give this
matter your prompt attention, and if
your local finances will permit, for
ward a donation for this purpose to
International Secretary Treasurer
William Green, 1107 Merchants Bank
building, Indianapolis, Indiana, who
has been designated as custodian of
the Ludlow memorial fund.
The general public is also invited to
contribute to this fund, and we would
be pleased if you would make this
fact known to all interested parties.
The international organization has
purchased the forty. acres occupied
formerly by the Ludlow tent colony,
and we intend each year TO hold me-
mortal services on the ground where
our fellow workers, their wives and
children, gave up their lives in the
cause of unionism. Let it not be said
that they died in vain and that their
martyrdom has been forgotten by the
hosts of labor We feel confident you
will make a whole-hearted response to
this appeal.
We intend to have this monument
erected on the field at Ludlow by April
20, 1918, at which time we intend to
hold dedication exercises. In order
that we may have suitable time to
have this monument designed, finished
and on the ground by that time, we
suggest that you make your contribu-
tions not later than July Is.
Fraternally yours,
JOHN P. WHITE, Pres,
FRANK J. HAYES, V. Pres.
VIM. GREEN, Sec'y-Treas.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-06-23
GOMPERS INSISTS UPON LABOR BEING
REPRESENTED ON EXEMPTION BOARDS

to make use of conscriptiye machinery
TO rid themselves of undesirable"
workmen and thus give such employ
ers a free hand to force uncomfortable
conditions of work and pay.
1t is the desire of all good citizens
that in our efforts to fight a war for
justice abroad we shall not at the
same time impose injustice upon men
and women at home. In order to pre-
to create in the minds of the masses of
citizens confidence that the govern
ment desires to do justice to all, the
organized labor movement urges that
representatives of labor be upon all
exemption boards. This matter has
been taken up with officers charged
with the administration of the selec-
tive conscription law
Every central organization of trade
unions is urged TO take up this matter
at once with the local authorities and
present a request for representation
together with names of suitable rep
resentatives. Action must be taken
at once in order to be effective
In addition organized labor ought to
be represented on every local commit
tee or commission that has been es-
tablished to cooperate with the ma
tional agencies for defense Wage
earners represent the masses of the
people; their ideas and their needs and
interests ought to be directly repre-
sented in all agencies working for the
defense of the Republic
Let me urge that this matter be
taken up by all local organizations so
that the workers viii be in a position
to cooperate for the defense of our
common country and to feel a sense of
confidence that justice and freedom
will be maintained in our own country
and in the common life of the people,
Be on guard to maintain your rights
and to protect the interests of human
ity within your locality.
SAMUEL GOMPERS,
President A. F. of l.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-06-23
BREAK HATTERs' CONTRACT.

Because certain hat manufacturers
have broken an agreement with the
bury, Conn, have been forced to shut
down. Two years ago the manufac-
turers suggested that wage scales be
based on the selling price of the fin
ished product and the hatters changed
their laws to make this possible When
the unionists prepared wage rates this
year some of the manufacturers re-
pudiated this agreement and insisted
that rates be based on the grade, re
gardless of the selling price. The
Hatters refused to change their laws
to suit the mood of these employers
and have suspended work Other man.
ufacturers have signed the new agree
ment which raises rates 10 per cent
per dozen.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-06-23
HACKETHAL BROS.
UndertakerS.

Members of organized labor in
Denver and vicinity are generally
informed as to the courtesies and
attention given by Hackethal
Bros, Undertakers, located at
1851 Kalamath street. Phone
Main S65S. Theodore and George
Hackethal comprise the firm. the
latter being a member Of Denver
typographical Union. Their
office and parlors are open day
and night.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-06-23

pany to support the family and
started to work to help him."
The railroads action has aroused
strong protest from trade unionists,
members of womens clubs and other
citizens.
Writing in the Tacoma Daily News,
f. J. Pelkey, labor editor of that pa
per, says:
"The real trouble with the North
ern Pacific is not n scarcity of men
but the fact that it refuses to pay a
wage sufficient TO maintain a decent
living. The extremely low wages of
fered by the Northern Pacific explains
its cry of labor shortage"
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-06-23
FAKE PORTRAIT SOLICITORS.
Artists Union Warns Labor People of
Colorado Against Swindlers.

The following circular letter read at
last Sundays meeting of the Denver
Trades and Labor Assembly was given
The Bulletin for publication:
Chicago. June z, 1917.
Dear Sir and Brother:
Your state has been canvassed of
late for enlarged portraits made by
scab help and some of the most unfair
firms. They are putting out var
nished picture which they call an oil
painting. 1t is one of the cheapest
products that was ever put out and
should be punished by law for taking
the people They also charge about
ten prices for the frame.
feel it my duty to notify union
people when l find out where these
unfair firms are working. Notify your
members and save them of their hard
earned money and do it as soon as pos
sible as they are delivering in some
parts of the state now.
Hoping to hear what action you have
taken, remain, fraternally yours,
G. r. OBERG, Secretary.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-06-23
METER READING

METERS will be read every thirty daysapproxiuately
l1 the day each month This schedule will
than days For your information reading schedule
always be obtained offices.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-06-23
GIRvIN FURNITURE & AUCTION
lx4I-I<Ss Ws,s,. atr~ss

Gas and coal ranges, all sizes and stylss
(eonnecang freel. refrigerators. kitchen
seated chairs. burets, china closets; brass
beds, dreesers, chinoniers: bookcases, IL
brary tables, rockers; new and used rugs
within your means, CASH Or CREDIT.
NISHIGS DAILY, p. NJ Your used
furniture bought for cash or taken in
trade on any article Phone Main S6eT-
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-06-23
WOMEN QUIT RAILROAD SHOPS.
Pacific Refuses TO Pay Them
For Doing Mems Work.

Several women employed in the
shops of the Northern Pacific rail
road have quit. One woman said she
did not blame the organized workers
for protesting against women who are
placed in the shops at lower rate
than the unions have made possible.
She said her husband did not belong to
a union, and that at is true he does not
get a sufficient wage from the COM
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-06-23
IMPROVEMENT IN THE SERVICE

HINDER the old system with the city divided into three terri
third paid their bills three times
month which standing in line and
less discomfort
The schedule with few people paying their gas bill
EVERY day a BETTER service for YOU-no
standing line delays, fewer people the application
desk highly increased efficiency in every way.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-06-23

1t is all right for two hearts to
beat as one when it can be demon
strated that one meal ticket will feed
two.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-06-23
DISCOUNT DAY

YOUR gas bill will be marked with the number
your you District No your dis
day will be July your bill is marked District 49, your
discount day will be July 49, Our ten-day discount rule
applies formerly When discount day falls Sunday
holiday it is good on the day following.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-04-03
APRIL FOOLS DAY.

You could never make the kdets of former days think
that April Fools Day of the minor occasions of
the year They looked forward to it almost next to
July Fourth They planned elaborate hoaxes and
Quoted compagns for the befooment of older and wiser
heads. For in the year they felt abreast to the
grownups being able thus to deceive and make game of
them.
Most women set out in the morning to fool their hus
bands the first business of the day. and commonly they
succeeded The newspapers printed elaborate accounts
of traditional hoaxes like placards attached to peoples
backs marked April Fool wool doughnuts fried in brown
fat looking exactly like the real thing etc. These schemes
beyond the capacity of the children who contened
themselves with minor stunts like calling attention to
some imaginary bird in the nearby tree
The humorists of every age have their methods,
which change from time to time Practical jokes not
they used to be. Wit and humor becomes
refined People with humorous turn enjoy jolly
ing Others matching wits and pokng fun at Them They
like tripping them up in conversation and repartee
rather than making them physically ridiculous.
These modern forms of humor subtitle, and
often just irritating to the sensitive victim The
who is slow of speech feels baffled and helpless
among the jokers of modern society But fun making is
the spice of life. People who can't take their part and
accept joking themselves good naturally, are bound
to be uncomfortable the old timer who had the pa
card stuck on his back on the first day of April.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-04-03

unpleasant epidemic over when all
at once it blooms out again this time
infesting the homes of VIM. Wood
land. A. A. Johnson, Earl Hendricks,
and s. F. Thomas.
1t was decided by the citizens of
the Richmond North ward to remodel
and finish the tabernacle. 1t is es-
timated that this can be done for
about 100000.
Mr.. VIM. Hendricks Jr. has a new
piano placed in his home.
The Home Economies association
are arranging to have a cook book
printed. The recipes will be contri-
buted by ladies Of the town and moth
ing will be offered but what has been
thoroughly tested.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest Hope are the
proud parents of a new baby girl.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-04-03

For other and for long time large classes OF the
population were Indifferent. Not until the Zeppelns
sent missionaries for recruiting and until
the submarines introduced the gaun specer of hunger
there unity. When that spirit came things began to
move. .aaea.
1t is hard to get unity in democratic country We
draw our blood from every race strain Some of
cestors democratic by nature others monarhc and
imperial The people whose sympathies are not wholly
Fortunately these are comparatively few, and will be
fewer e, $500 ,.,.tq-a9 $50.
Discussion of military proceedings not be stopped
The people have always claimed the right to criticse in
we'll in peace 1t is thing that easily be
overdone Yet mistakes have to be pointed out if they
to be reedied But it is time for irresponsible
politicians and newspapers to fling out their attacks until
they are sure of the facts. - 90 n "a a
Above all it is to be remembered that foes list
enng to every note of discord All these things will be
duly reported to enemies and will give aid and COM
fort to them 1t is time for loyal following of con-
stituted leaders, for restraint and sober action and for
the disappearance Of party spirit.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1917-04-03
FARM LOANS AT 5 PER CENT.

The announcement has been made that the farmer will
be able borrow money from the Farm Loan banks
at five per cent 1t will be boon to the agricultural in
dustry if money becomes available at this rate 1t seems
almost much to hope 1t is apparently expected that
the public is going to take per cent land bonds at
leaving oneha of per cent for expenses of banking
All depends on the attitude of the public There are
already many applications for these bonds. But stand
ard railroad bonds are selling at about a Az per
cent basis while excellent public utility securities can be
had on five per cent basis The question whether
the public will accept farm loan bond at A. when it
can get five for mortgages electric light telephone
trolley power and other plants
This enterprise will be blow to many leanding
companies that have been putting out money to farmers
at from eight per cent up Many people who were penn
less few years ago have grown rich this business
But it looks as if their harvest drawing to close
There has been carnival of speculation in this form
of investment Poorly organized companies would sell
off loans without proper securities Then when the bor-
would fail to pay the lender became discouraged
In many the lending company would buy back the
mortgage for small sum- Then farm business would
look up the borrower would pay up and the lending COM
pany had made enormous percentage.
Of course great many of these lending companies
have been honestly conducted But they money max
ing Their pofthas been added to cost of food
production Even if the farmers have to float loans on
per cent basis to the public paying 81 per cent to the
bank it will be great gain.