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Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-06

Here's an interesting letter from the
Mexican border which was not written
by a war correspondent" of a daily
paper, hence gives a glimpse OF the true
conditions. 1t was written by Harry
Blumenthal, former member of Denver
Typographical Union, and still affiliated
with the Denver Allied Printing Trades
Benefit association, to which ne pays
dues. Blumenthal has been a resident of
FL Paso, Texas. for number of years
and is well informed as to the Mexican
border situation.
The Bulletin has been given the privi-
lege Of publishing the letter, which fol-
lows:
El Paso, Texas, Dec 26, 1916.
Friend Birdsall: As this is the morn.
ing after the night before, and as 1 am
still taking things easy, managing to
get by taking a few panoramic pictures
Il week, figure it is time to send my
dues for next quarter.
Yesterday, Christmas day, started out
like a summer dream, but about 10
o'clock the wind was blowing perfect
gale. the air cooled rapidly, and by noon
it was a November day in Colorado. By
evening a few flakes of snow had fall
len, and this morning it is changing back
to warmer variety. We caught the tail
end of a New Mexico Arizona Colorado
storm. And am glad it was the tail
end.
Conditions on the border as still I'M
settled to a great extent. Over at
Juarez changes are made daily, and last
night the chief of police of one of the
ousted factions was murdered as he was
standing in front OF large restaurant.
Generals are made as fast as they are
deposed, the new commander in chief at
Juarez having been chauffeur short
time ago. Now he will be able 70 hold
power for several months, and in that
time no doubt get his share of plunder;
then another faction will gain control
and he will, like his predecessors, be
compelled to seek refuge in FL Paso. The
condition of the Mexican soldiers is ter
rible. Cold as it has been, they have
no coats, using their blankets, or what
are supposed to be blankets, as wraps
during the day. As to food they get but
little, and that of the poorest quality.
We still have with us many thousands
of national guardsmen, being drilled and
hardened for future use. As stated by
General Scott, the guard is failure, ana
from observations in their midst, can
make the same statement. Officers have
little, or no control, as compared with
the regulars, and / have heard privates
, cuss out officers and nothing done as
punishment. The same language in the
regular army would mean imprisonment
and heavy fine. As to their being fit
physically to go into actual service, can
state truthfully few might be 30 fitted
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-06
BUSINESS BULLETIN OF FIRMS
FRIENDLY TO UNION LABOR
Guide to Working Men and Women, Their Families
and Friends Who Wish to Cooperate in
Promoting Home Industry

NICHOLS g. WILLIAMS.

This West Side firm needs no indorse-
ment as the proprietors are well known
among the members of organized labor
as men of honesty and courtesy in all
their business dealings, and have always
been the first to do their part where
labor is concerned. Denver cannot speak
too highly OF the first-class haberdash-
cry and gents furnishing establishment,
located at Eighth and Santa Fe drive,
for it is pto-date in every respect
Here you will find everything neces-
sary to the well dressed man and the
prices are equal to any of the downtown
stores and in many cases the prices are
much lower than any gents store in the
city. Both Mr.. Nichols and Williams
are always on the job, and will help
you select just what you need and will
make you the right prices. Everyone
living on the West Side should be proud
of this firm and should show their ap-
probation by giving them their business
for we take the greatest pleasure in
calling special attention to the fact that
this firm is n true believer of organized
labor and are worthy of your support.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-06
GREAT EASTERN TEA & COFFEE co.

One of the finest and most up-to-t the
minute business establishments on the
West Side is the above mentioned firm,
located at 25 Santa Fe drive, and is un-
der the management of Mr.. o. G. Kinsel
who is one of the most progressive bust
ness men in this section of Denver They
carry a complete line of the best teas
and coffees that the market affords and
deliver to all parts OF the city and
county. You should all try their famous
Marvel Blend coffee and be convinced
that there is no better TO be had. Mr.
Kinsel has been dealing with the mem
bers of organized labor for many years
and is in a position to know their wants,
and during all times has been known as
a true and staunch friend of labor, and
We take great pleasure in recommending
this establishment to our readers as the
place to do their tea and coffee busl-
ness. Call South l7l3, special attention
is given to all phone calls.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-06
MRS. MOORE.

he above mentioned lady conducts
the most up-to-date millinery establish
ment on the West Side, and is well
known by all who live in this section of
the city, as one of the most progressive
and industrious citizens, as well as a
booster for home industry. The Bulle-
tin takes great pleasure in recommend
ing this establishment to all of our read
ers and wants to call special attention
OF all the ladies on the West Side to the
fact that Mrs. Moore carries a complete
line OF millinery. The latest styles will
be found here, and when you are buying
your hats do not go elsewhere until you
have called at 7G6 Santa Fe drive and
looked over this fine line of hats at the
most reasonable prices. A better friend
of the working men and their families
cannot be found anywhere.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-06
MILL1KEN GROCERY AND MARKET

In writing up the Industrial Review
for the West Side enterprising business
establishments, We feel that it would
be incomplete without the above named
firm. The Milliken Grocery and Market
is one OF the most successful firms on
the West Side, and their success is due
to the fact that they have in stock the
best fancy and staple groceries and
meats that the market affords, and their
prices are right. You can rest assured
that when you trade here that you will
get the best value for your money and
that your purchases will be delivered to
your home. We highly recommend the
above firm to all members of organized
labor, and when you have no time to
visit this store, if you will call up South
2l33, your orders will have the best OF
attention.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-06
A. W. CLARK DRUG co.

Mr. A. w. Clark, the genial proprietor
OF the above firm, is well known to all
Of our readers as he has been in bust
ness on the corner of Eighth and Santa
l'e drive for thirty years, and during this
time has in many ways proven his
friendship for organized labor. There is
no better drug store in the city than
the Clark Drug company. They carry a
complete line of the best drugs, toilet
articles and sundries and have in connec-
tion fine sanitary soda fountain. Spe-
by licensed druggist. Their telephone is
South ia, and will always be answered
promptly and your orders given the best
of attention,
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-06
L. w. WALKER, JEwELER.

Mr.. Walker, the proprietor of the
iIrst-class jewelry store at 772 Santa Fe
drive, is one OF the most estimable gen
tlemen OF the West Side, and a business
man of exceptional ability, being pro-
gressive, wide-awake and up-to the-min-
ute in every detail that goes to make
success. lie stands as a friend to the
cause of organized labor and has shown
himself to be heartily in accord with its
principles, thereby emitting him to the
hearty Endorsement and support of the
members, and of the highest commenda-
tion in the columns OF The Bulletins
West Side Review, whose specific aim is
TO boost those concerns deserving of the
patronage of our members and readers.
Do not forget that this establishment
will always treat you right, and when
you are buying anything in the jewelry
line, or having your watches and clocks
repaired, don't forget that he is the
inspector for the d. & R. G. and that he
fully knows his business, and that his
prices are always right. Phone South
S06J ..l
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-06
A. PETERSON GROCERY CO.

The Bulletin takes great pleasure in
calling to the attention of their readers
the up-to-date grocery and market at
6Ol-ll Santa Fe drive. Mr.. Peterson,
the proprietor, is a man that has the
welfare OF the working men and their
families at heart all the time, and does
his best to keep a full stock OF the best
fancy and staple groceries and meats on
hand to supply the demand of his many
customers In addition to his grocery
and meat business, you can be well sup.
piled with fresh vegetables, fruits and
game in season. Orders are called for
and delivered promptly at your door
every day, and everything Will be just
as you ordered it. You can make no
mistake when you trade here for every
thing is just as Mr.. Peterson recon-
mends it, and his place of business is
strictly sanitary in every respect for he
is always on the job with his personal
attention. You can get quick service
by calling up South 1892 or 1893 and let
the above firm fill your orders.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-06
BILLIONAIRES
By SCOTT NEARING.

We are billionaires!
The United States is the richest ma
ton on earth.
When the war broke out the wealth
of the British Isles, Germany and France
combined was little greater than the
total wealth of the United States. After
two years and n half OF conflict the
wealth of the European nations has de-
creased rather than increased, while the
wealth of the United States has mount
ed to astounding proportions. Today the
wealth of the United States is probably
equal TO the total wealth of Great Bri-
tain. France, Germany and Russia com
bined
The department Of commerce estimat-
ed the tota! wealth of the United States,
during the summer of 1916 at two hun
dred twenty-eight billions of dollars. The
sum is staggering We are wholly unac-
custOmed to such figures. The ordinary
man deals in hundreds: the well-to-do
deal in thousands; the rich deal in hun
dreds of thousands or millions, the Unit
ed States deals in hundreds of billions.
Hundreds are written with three figures I,
thousands with four; millions with six,
but the wealth of the United States is
written in twelve figures, like this:
S22s, 900 ,OOOOOO
These billions represent the wealth of
the United States-the timber, coal, oil,
railroads, machinery, land houses-all Of
the things that we use and enjoy.
There are about one hundred million
people in the United States. If each
person had an equal share, he would own
about S2,2s0 worth of wealth.
h., H.
lies in the United States. If each fam
lily had an equal share, it would own
about Sll 400 worth of wealth.
Needless to remark, each family does
not have share. We are billionaircs-
some Of us, but the rest are on n lower
rrng Of the financial ladder. A few hun
dred American families enjoy incomes o,
million dollars or over each year At
the same time six million families arc
living in poverty
Send to the United States public
health service ut Washington and ask
for bulletin No 7G. Read carefully over
the figures cited there, and you will be
forced to the conclusion that insofar as
the figures prove anything those brought
together in that bulletin show that
about thirty million persons in the Unit
ed States are living in poverty.
Perhaps we should hesitate to say it.,
aloud, but if there was family in which
the father had strong box full of gold,
and In which some of the children were
mlkfed and fur-clad, while others were
naked and starving, we would consider
the man fit subject for the Jail or the
madhousc How then shall we think of
nation which rates its wealth in
twelve figures and permits millions of its
citizens to live in povcrty2
The situation is so grotesque that ono
might laugh were it not for the fact
that its major aspects are so sinister as
to make one draw back in terror from the
abyss that yawns ahead.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-06
w. G. TRIMBLE,

When you are looking for place to
buy fuel, hay, grain, poultry and rabbit
supplies, where the scales are true and
You get the best value for your money,
do not forget Mr. Trimble at 657 Santa
le drive. He needs no introduction for
he has been at the present location for
some time and is well known for his
courtesy, honesty and service, and we
heartily recommend him to our readers
as true friend of the working man and
his family Call up South l46l and let
Mr.. Irimble put in your winters supply
OF good coal. Get it early and avoid the
rush. SAFETY FIRST.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-06
MAKE BIG GAINS.

The records of the Cigar Makers Inter
national Union for the year 1916 make
a splendid showing, and should be n
source OF satisfaction ard encourage
ment TO all its members. The member
ship has steadily increased during the
year until we now Nov ] have 1852
members, or 5,47S more than we had
January /, 1916. This includes 30c and
l5c members and does not include 2Oc
members. And what is Of equal il not
greater Importance than growth in num-
bers, our members are working under
more favorable conditions than they
were last year. Practically all are now
employed, in many instances with bet
ter shop conditions, and about 10000 or
our members have received an increase
in wages, secured, in many cases, with
out n strike, or loss Of time, or expense
to the union. Many thousands of non
members have also received the benefit
of the increased wages obtained by the
unions activity, especially so in 30
called open shops.-Cigarmakers Journal.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-06
HAND CARS DOOMED BY RAILROAD

The old-style hand car is doomed on
the Lehigh Valley railroad system, as n
result of an order for l49 motor driven
cars, each to carry ten men at a speed
OF twenty-five miles an hour. Tests by
company officials show that the section
men, in travelling to their work along the
right of way, become 80 tired from oper-
aating hand cars that they are unable
of the mems efficiency, the investigators
report, consisted in undue fatigue and a
"winded" condition,
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-06
MART,S 1o-CENT STORE

Why go all the way down town when
you have one of the finest little five
and ten-cent stores in the city within
a few blocks of where you liver Mr..
Mart is well stocked with everything
that goes to make up first tclass estab-
lishment of this kind and you will find
his prices are right. When you call on
him you can rest assured that you are
dealing with true friend of organized
labor.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-06
WANT A CANT STRIKE" LAW.

The United States Chamber of Com
merce has submitted to referendum of
its affiliated chambers OF commerce and
trade organizations a committee report
favoring "a full investigation" before a
strike OF railroad employees can be Inaug-
urated. The proposal provides that rep
resentatives of the public shall consti-
tute 4 majority on any board OF conci1-
iation or arbitration. The committee
that recommended this policy was COM
posed of four lawyers, one banker, three
business men, one publisher and four
educators.
Some men look upon religion as a
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-06

O'Keefe, the popular jeweler at 1927
Fifteenth street, has those beautiful
bride rings. Don't be afraid, boys.-Adv.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-06

Beats them all. La Belle SC cigar
union made in Denver.-Adv.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-06

Try Principe de Lees cigar for an
after-dinner smoke. Union mada.-Adv.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-06
Patronize The Bulletins advertisers.

Beats them all. Ia Belle &c cigar;
union made in Denver.-Adv.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-06

Beats them all. La Belle &c cigar
union made in Denver.-Adv.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-06

Try Principe de Ices cigar for an
after. dinner smoke. Union made.-Adv.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-06

Not belonging to union "to save
money" is like burning gas to save
matches.
Denver labor bulletin., 1917-01-06

Some men look upon religion as
sort of moral fire escape.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
WILSON WATCHING
SITUATION CLOSELY

WASHINGTON, March 30. =
President Wilson is withholding judg-
ment ON some of the vital details OF
the war message, pending develop
ments of the next few days, Won
Bethmann- Hollweg is expected to de-
liver speech before the Reichstag
today and may outline Germany's
course in conducting the war and the
possibilities of her making peace.
The fact that an armed American
steamer has been sunk is considered
important. Some believe the Presi-
dent may make final appeal for peace.
but the preponderance of opinion is
that a state of war aletardy exists
and President Wilson will so declare.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02

The being than other these
days Wl the Of the the establishment
republic the German peopo The the INSTABILITY
OF the German rapidly Russian revolution
given Emperor William
NOR o less
Today the discussing the probability
republic
The world knows that viii be difficult to bring about revolution
that than will bring about other
the that it is the best organized organization there is
strength the that overthrow with
QUIT aid OF he army.
The opinion growing h country that when Germany is subdued
republican form Of viii daee the The
this country who
mother believe that the time the
of the mgh monarchy established the
earth
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
A TWICE-TOLD TALE.
One of Interest to Our Readers

Good news bears repeating, and
when it is confirmed after a long
lapse OF time, even if we hesitated to
believe it at first hearing, we feel Sc
cure in accepting its truth now. The
Glowing experience of a Durango
nan in confirmed after six years.
Peter Reh, 255 Sixth avenue, Du-
rango, says: al had a constant ache
lust below my kidneys and if | made
4 quick move, a sharp, knife-like
pain seized me. My rest was brok-
on at night and the kidney secretions
passed too frequently. A doctor told
me he didn't know anything better for
kidney disorders than Doan's Kidney
Pills. They quickly and thoroiy re-
ieved me-" Statement given Jan
uary I. l907.)
OVER SIX YEARS LATER, Mr..
Reh said: 81 am the same friend of
Doan's Kidney pills as ever. They
greatly helped me-"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Reh has twice publicly recon-
mendcr. Foster-Milburn Co., Props,
Buffalo. N. Y.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
EXCHANGE SMOKER

Last night several hundred citizens
of this section gathered at the Ex-
change rooms foi the purpose of get
ting acquainted and listening to what
several Of our citizens had to say cons
cerning the matters that now interest
the San Juan.
The first part Of the program was
music by Tod. Sloan and Marvin Me
kinney. 1t was fine and the audience
showed its appreciation by its hearty
encore.
President II. S. Clements of the
Durango Exchange stated that the
first speaker Of the evening would be
Attorney b. W. Ritter. Mr.. Ritter
was in the right mood last night not
only to make an address OF welcome
but TO tell all present that great prob
lens confronted the American peo-
pie. that great problems confronted
the people of the San Juan, that our
western shore was more or less un-
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
MUCH EXTRA WORK IN MARCH

It's between seasons now, when
few persons perspire rs much as
health demands. The result is dou-
BILE work for the kidneys, for the kid
neys must throw out waste matter
from the system that is eliminated
trough the pores wnen persons per
spire. Overworked, weak or disor-
dered kidneys need help now. B. Fl.
Stone, Reading, Pa, writes: "When-
ever need kidney remedy l rely
on Foley Kidney Pills. They have
been worth their weight ir gold to
me.-S. G. Wall. Durango Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
Troubles in Denver Never Cease

happens
Board of Education in Denver This attorney Ben Hard The
his congressional district decided that
them the fact that
them have felt that he should resign his position the school board
kind to the officeioldng attorney politician.
Recently and adjourned the attorney has been back
the job school district lie has
finish Hiiard other
got
NJ
Hiliarl
his followers employing the pork barrel" handling the
peoples will during the month keep Denver the
melght It duh time whom heIe is on in Denver
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
WORMS MAKE CHILDREN
FRETFUL

Children suffering from worms are
duh and irritable, puny and weak,
often grind their teeth and cry out
in sleep, being a constant source of
worry to their parents. Kickapoo
Worm Killer is mild laxative rem
edy in candy tablet form that chill
dren like to take. Promptly effec-
tive, it kills and removes the worm
from the system. Irregular appetite
and bowel movement. lack of inter
est in play are sure signs of worms
Relieve your child of this burden. AT
al! druggists, 25c.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
PROBABLY WILL ESCAPE;
NO PLACE TO HANG THEM

SPOKANE, Wash, March %.
because there is no place in which ia
hang him, Edward Mayberrv. baIf
breed Indian, probably will escape Inc
death sentence imposed for the mur-
der of Alice Vivian on the Colyilie
reservation last August.
President Wilson granted Mavbcr-
ry 30 day respite so his LAWYER
could appeal from the sentence. on
the ground that it could not be LEGAL
" carried out in the state Of Wash
ington, where capital punishment Is
barred. This respite will expire
week from Sunday.
The woman killed by Mayberrv
was alleged to be his wife. He said
the shooting was accidental As Il
occurred on federal government prop-
erty, United States Judge Rudllin
went ahead and condemned Mayher-
iy to death, in spite of Washington
law against executions. The original
hanging date was January 10.
Maybeily obtained postponement
until March. Then it was necessary
to find place inside the state boun.
daries and yet not under state iuris-
diction where gallows could be le-
gally erected. The federal buildiug
was deemed United States territory
and plans were made to hang MAY
berry on the roof. His lawyers oh
iected and demanded ruling by the
treasury department. Maybery re
manned calm and carpenters began to
measure off a place to build the seat
fold.
The treasury department ruled that
the plan was illegal President VII
son granted Mayberry reprieve 10
April 10. at which time he will be IN
plisoned for life, likely.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02

dustrial bill providing for the imme-
diate hearing Of disputes between en-
ployers and employees, was killed in
the house. Thus. the industrial law
stands as it it at present. The effort
to repeal the law enacted two years
ago, failed in both houses.
A herd OF fence Law passed both
houses.
Attempts TO amend the civil SER
vice law and the initiative and ref
erendum failed.
An amended highway law was
passed.
The bill relating to tenure of office
to school teachers passed both
houses.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
AGED COUPLE OF GREELY
MARRIED 10 YEARS. DIVORCED

GREELY. March %. - This sedate
college town has been shocked by a
divorce sensation. Mrs. Margaret
Gale, 6S. one of the leading club and
society women of northeast Colorado
has secured divorce from Jesse S.
Gale, Y. Mrs. Gale charged her hus-
band with improper relations with a
Denver nurse.
Gale is wealthy bank president
and land owner a property settle
ment was effected whereby he paid
his wife $4,000 alimony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gale had been mar
ried 40 years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-04-02
WARSHIP
SUNK BY SUB IN PACIFIC

VANCOUVER, B. c., March 30. -
The sinking of a Japanese warship
by German submarine is reported
quoting Toxic dispatches.
Warning was recently issued by
the Japanese government of raider
operating in the south Pacific.