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Denver labor bulletin., 1918-05-11
TRANWAY ASKS RELIEF in PETITION
FILED WITH PUBLIC UTILITIES BOARD
Thoro Investigation of Situation Order Form
Basis for Fixing Compensation Will Insur
Present High Standard of @ Pa
to Community

Relief is asked by the Denver Tram
way Company in a petition filed with
the Colorado state public utilities COM
mission, a copy of which is printed in
section two of this paper. 1t should
be carefully read, and the company
invites all interested to make an in
vestigation for themselves. This ap-
pears to be fair enough. The char
acter of relief is left to the judgment
of the utilities commission.
Increased cost of material and
equipment and mounting expense of
operating, due to war conditions, are
given as the necessity for this move
ment. The company asks the COM
mission to make an investigation of
its business to determine a basis upon
which to issue an order that will
make it possible to continue adequate
service, pay just wages and conserve
the interests of stockholders.
Company's Progress Told
In presenting the matter to the COM
mission the company does not ask an
increase of fare to any definite figure,
but presents a complete history of its
organization and business, recites the
many reconstruction periods thru
which it has passed due TO the transit
tions from horse car to present cleo
tric vehicles, shows the effect Of au-
tomobiles in reducing revenue and re-
views the numerous extensions and
betterments demanded by the city be-
cause of growth in population.
Complete financial statements are
included in the exhibits accompanying
the petition, with figures showing re-
lation of operating costs to income
II is shown that in n period of nine
teen years dividends have been paid
TO stockholders in only nine years,
and none since July, 1915. Average
yearly returns on the average Of bonds
and stock outstanding have been 4.36
per cent and returns to stockholders
for this period have been but 2.6l
per cent annually.
Unable TO Obtain Capital
Because Of unsettled financial con-
ditions the company has not been able
% obtain any capital since April,
1914, and II has met out Of income the
cost Of improvements and sinking
fund requirements totaling 81 ,4Ss .1l5,
~all Of which ordinarily should have
been chargeable TO capital. To do
this has been meant ignoring dcpre-
citation and renewals accounts and
suspension of all dividends to stock
holders.
On the question Of rising wages of
employees, due to increased living
costs, the petition reads:
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-05-11

THAT it has always been the policy
of petitioner to compensate its en-
ployes on a basis comparing favor
ably with compensation for similar
work elsewhere, and to enable such
employees to meet costs of living, and
despite the tremendously difficult con-
ditions which have confronted it, pc
titioner, recognizing the increase in
the cost of living to its employees and
in response to their reasonable re-
quests, granted the increases above
set forth, at the rate of S21 900 per
year in 1916, and S161 900 per year in
1917. In case the high cost of living
shall continue or increase, the en-
ployes will undoubtedly expect fur
ther added compensation, and where
this expectation is reasonable and con-
sistent, the public would desire and
expect petitioner to meet it, if 1t was
within its ability to do so, but under
present conditions of its revenues, pc
titioner would be utterly unable to do
so and has, in fact, met the demand
for increased wages without any pro
vision for offsetting the same in in
creased earnings and at the expense
of the depreciation and renewal ac-
count"
s1.693. 900 Is Needed.
To maintain proper service, pro-
vide for extensions demanded in the
interest of the public service, allow for
renewals and requirements and put
ting the system generally in proper
conditions, the company requires I'M
mediately sl.693,000.
Among the extensions and better
ments required at once to provide and
maintain power service are an eNten-
sion TO the recuperation camp east
Of the city, the construction of the
union station loop, siNty-five addi-
tional cars, additionally storage capac-
ity, extension Of shop and repair IA
cilities, replacement Of old tracks, ad-
ditional substation facilities.
II is brought out that the cost Of
rails has increased 100 per cent, wire
has gone up $50 per cent. with very
heavy increase in all materials snd
supplies required for the maintenance
Of the company's property. In some
cases the increase has been in excess
Of 700 per cent.
One Of the other large financial
problems facing the company is the
necessity for meeting 81 1900 900 of the
funded debt which comes due in April,
1919. This money is required in ad-
dition to other capital charges emu
merated. and cannot be obtained un-
less the property is put on a better
basis as an investment
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-05-11

many years past. The following We're
placed in nomination:
Delegates to l. T. U. Convention
1.-TWO to elects. S. Summers, Kist-
Ter chapel; o. X. Chapman, Times
chapel; John Thomas, Smith Brooks
chapel.
Alternates-Charles E. Willie, A. c.
Griffin.
President-Clark B. Hicks, News
chapel.
e-President-G. Gus Crawford,
r. c. Sweeney.
Secretary - Frank c.
Birdsall (for twenty-fifth term).
Member Board Trustees-W. II,
Neighbor, for reelection.
Doorkeeper-Alonzo Wiley.
at-Arms-Angelo Noce.
Delegates Allied Printing Trades
Council (three to elect)-Alonzo
Wiley, James A. Mcnamara, John b,
Thomas. William T. Vaughan.
Delegates to Trades and Labor As
sembly (ten to electl-James A. Nc
Namara, Edward J. Hines, Clint c.
Houston, Martin Lacher. August
Rooster. William Tanner. Harry Van
der Perel, Charles f. Lindeman, AL
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-05-11

bers of No. 40, their families and
friends are invited. The committee
consists of Fred L. Zimmerman. James
A. Mcnamara and Harry Wander
Perel
Paul, the youngest son of l. T. U.
Representative Frank J. Pulver, has
been seriously i'll during the past week
with pneumonia, but is reported bet
ter as this issue of The Bulletin goes
to press.
George Merritt, foreman of the
Cheyenne Tribune, formerly of the
Post ad room, accompanied by Mrs.
Merritt, We're Denver visitors this
week.
Louis Goodale, linotypist on the
Post, invested his assessment refund
and back pay money in 1918 model
flivver. Then he took Jack Oliver out
for joy ride, the latter being an
easy victim by reason of not owning
a gasoline lizzie. Soon after starting
Jack moved out on the running board
where he could have chance of play
ing safety first. Says Louie is the
greatest speeder in town, and goes so
fast the wind keeps the engine cool
and burns oxygen instead of gasoline.
Last week the composing room of
the Lippincott Magazine Company of
Philadelphia entered into the "closed
shop" division of the Typographical
Union. Representative Bert Brady
and the International officers have
been working on the proposition for
three or four months, and the results
obtained adds one of the largest shops
in the country to the fair list of No. 2.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-05-11
RED CROSS DANCE
BY THE RAIL MEN
GROSS PROCEEDS GO TO
CARE FOR SOLDIER BOYS.

Members of the four railroad broth
are going to give the Red Cross fund
a great boost next Friday night, May
II. The entire City Auditorium has
been secured for the Red Cross dance
TO be held jointly by the Brotherhood
of Locomotive Engineers. Brotherhood
of Locomotive Firemen and Engine
men, Brotherhood of Railroad Train
men and the Order of Railway Con-
ductors.
Twenty-Five thousand tickets for the
dance have been printed. and judg-
ing by the rapid sale, the railroad
boys are going to realize thousands
of dollars for the Red Cross. The city
makes no charge for the Auditorium
on this occasion. and the famous Fort
Logan military band has volunteered
to provide dance music, so that the
entire gross proceeds will go to help
the brave lads in Uncle Sans war
service.
This is to be the biggest event of
its kind ever given by the railroad
brotherhoods of Denver, and those
who attend are not only assured of an
enjoyable evening, but gain the sat
isfaction of helping a noble cause.
The following members of the broth
erhoods and ladies' auxiliaries have
charge of arrangements:
+. l.. Mitchell, chairman, Order
Railway Conductors.
C. b. Bartholomew, Brotherhood Lo-
comotive Firemen and Enginemen.
Frank Mullen, Brotherhood Railway
Trainmen.
Fred w. Hansen, Brotherhood Loco
motive Engineers.
Mrs. l.. r. Greiner. for Ladies' Aux
iliary Order Railway Conductors.
Mrs. f. w. Farrell, for Ladies'
Brotherhood Railway Trainmen.
Mrs. George Lamont, for Ladies'
Brotherhood Locomotive Firemen and
Enginemen.
Mrs. Fred b. Scarle, for Ladies'
Brotherhood Locomotive Engineers.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-05-11
REPORT MADE ON
RAILROAD WAGES
Continued from Page One)

than just at this time requires. 1t
will make hard places smoother for
many who are now in sore need. 1t
gives no bounty. 1t is not bonus.
1t is no more than an honorable meet
ing of an obligation"
The substance of the report is that
all railroad employees whose monthly
| pay in December, 1915, was less than
| $3.50 a month have been recommended
| for wage increases. The recommen-
dations, if adopted by Director Cen
eral McAdoo, would give the workers
| s100, 100000 in back pay to January
| l, and the addition to the pay roll as
of 1917 would be a net increase of
| 15.021 per cent.
Many Employees Affected.
Flat increases of $50 are proposed
for all employees except apprentices
| receiving S46 or less, and all others
up to S239 would get advances rang
ing from 43 per cent downward to as
per cent, the smallest increases going
to those with the highest wages.
Above S239 fiat increases would be
given to make the wage $3.50. Ap-
prentices from Is to 81 years old
would receive only three-fourths of
the recommended increases and those
below IS years one-half.
An important feature of the report
was the recommendation that where
the same service is rendered the pay
shall be the same without discrimina-
tion as to sex or race.
Permanent tribunals to continue the
study of railroad labor problems and
to adjust grievances presented to the
commission, but which it was unable
to take up, were proposed. With the
comment that its inquiry showed sub
stantial readjustment of the salaries
of railroad officials would promote the
efficient operation of the roads, the
commission added:
A total of s3O,0O0,0O was found to
have been paid out during the year
ending December 81, 1917, to officials
receiving $4,000 year and more.
The commission stated its guiding
principle in recommending increases
in the following words:
Beginning with the advance of $50
a month to workers receiving SAC
month and less, the recommended in
creases followed a sliding scale, vary
ing with each dollar of advance in the
basic pay.
The percentage declines steadily as
the higher paid classes of employees
are reached, but the amount to be
added to the wage increase gradually
to S34. the largest amount recon-
mended, which will go to workers max
ing from SS4.O1 TO sS5 month. From
that point the amount decreases like
the percentage.
The increases recommended varied
in amount based on monthly pay up
to $3.50, where the increases stopped.
Under $40 the increase recommended
was a fiat $50 per month. From
S46.01 to $50, the recommendation
was 43 per cent, other increases be-
ing:
Percentage Of
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-05-11
TRADES ASSEMBLY
SUGGESTED THAT HERB GEORGE
BE INTERNED AS HUN
HELPER.
Resolution Adopted Tuesday Night
Reaffirming Endorsement Of Monat
Tunnel Project; Oppose Mail
Zone System.

Herb George. the Moocher, presi-
dent of the so-called Denver Employ
ers' Association, was roundly de-
nounced at Tuesday nights meeting
of the Trades and Labor Assembly. 1t
was charged that he deliberately To-
mcnted the Transfers strike and the
metal trades strike of this city in or
der that he might be able TO keep on
mooching gullible employers for n
livelihood.
Should Go To Hun Country.
II was suggested that George be
interned as a Hun helper, or de
ported to Germany where he could
take orders direct from Kaiser Bill,
whom he is giving so much comfort.
Letters and printed matter recently
circulated by Herb George are to be
placed in the hands of government au-
thorities at Washington. The moocher
and labor disturbcr is likely TO be
called on to explain why he devotes
his time to stirring up trouble rather
than doing something useful during
this period of national crisis.
Bailey Gets n Jolt.
Commissioner of Safety Dewey c.
Bailey also came in for considerable
criticism. II was asserted that he is
forcing policemen to ride on transfer
wagons with strikebreakers, even
when n committee of the Teamsters
Union and the Assembly gave assur-
ance that no disturbance would take
place Union Transfers are moving
all Red Cross and government sup
plies, as well as perishable goods.
Again Favor the Tunnel.
A resolution was adopted reaflirm-
ing approval of the Motfat tunnel
project, this time urging the govern
ment to put the hole thrulJames peak.
The matter was referred to the leg
islative committee with instructions
to cooperate with other civic bodies
in urging this long needed railroad
tunnel.
The Assembly endorsed the pro.
posed new wage schedule of the Vul-
canizers and Auto Tire Repair Mems
Union.
Opposed to. Zone System.
President Percgrine and Secretary
Rodgers were instructed to write Colo
RADIO senators and congressman pro
testing against the zone postal sys-
tenn applied to newspapers and maga-
zines MS n war measure, for the rea-
son that its enforcement is sure to be
hurtful to the printing industry with
out aiding the government in any APP
preciable manner.
Business Representative Earl II.
Hoage made detailed report of his
activities during the preceding two
weeks, helping to negotiate scales, as
\sisting the Transfers and Machin-
lists on strike. One new union. the
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-05-11
Printing Trades
SOCIAL AND DANCE.

Come and bring your friends.
All who need relaxation from these
strenuous war times are particu-
larly invited. It's another of those
pleasing informal social dances
given under auspices of the l. T. U.
Ex-Delegates Association of Dem
yer Typographical Union No. 40.
Time and place-Wednesday eve
ming, May Is; Nichols Dancing
Academy Caldwell halD, 1247
Broadway. Tickets are go cents
per couple, 80 cents for extra lady.
A fine dance program and music
by the Hal Nichols orchestra.
Here's the chance for those who
felt peeved at themselves for miss
ing the last one on Thanksgiving
eve. Tickets can be secured at Sec
retary Birdsall's office, or chapel
chairmen, members of the commit
tee or at door on night of dance.
Remember the date, next Wednes-
day night.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-05-11
PHoTo-ENGRAyERS.

The Seattle Photo -Engravers Union
has given a fine example of trade
union effort in their new two-year
agreement. This years minimum will
be $3.50 a week, and next years will
be $50. The night scale is s5 week
over day rates. The work week is
forty-four hours for day work and
forty-two hours for night work.
Newspaper and photo-engraving
commercial shops of Toronto have
signed a two-year agreement with
the Photo Engravers Union. The
work week will be forty-siX and one
half hours for a S2S minimum.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-05-11
BOokBINDERS.

officers Of the international Broth
erhood Of Bookbinders report the
membership increase for March, 1918,
over the same month Of 1917 was 4,l56
members.
Bookbindcrs Union No. 224 of Jack
son, Miss, is negotiating wage scales
thruout that state.
The Syracuse, y. Y, local Of Book
binders is conducting an organization
campaign, which includes bindery
women.
The sixteenth biennial convention of
the brotherhood convenes in Kansas
City July next.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-05-11

Carriage and Automobile Workers,
was organized.
Resolutions of Sympathy.
The following resolutions, proposed
by Delegate J. c. Bulger, as mark
of sympathy with two members of or
ganized labor, was adopted:
Whereas, Almighty God in His in
finite wisdom, has called to the Great
Beyond the loving father of our es-
teemed sisters, Misses Margaret and
Mary Joyce; therefore, be it
Resolved, That the Denver Trades
and Labor Assembly hereby extends
to the bereaved family in this, their
hour of deepest sorrow, our heartfelt
sympathy in their loss; and be it fur
thcr
Resolved, That these resolutions be
spread upon the minutes, and that n
copy be given to The Denver Labor
Bulletin for publication"
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-05-11

The Post chapel is proud of its new
chairman, Harry Wander Perel, unani-
mously elected to the position last
week. He is only 25 years old, and
is believed to be the youngest chair
man of large newspaper chapel, en-
ploying seventy-fve printers, in the
l. T. U. jurisdiction. Harry served
his apprenticeship in the Post COM
posing room and is now an expert
linotype operator. He has all the
requisites of good citizenship except
a wife, and this added attraction"
may come soon. Harry is a son of
Jake Wander Perel, copy chopper on
the Post, who represented No. 49 at
the Toronto |. 7. U. convention.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-05-11
PRESS ASSISTANTS.

Four more members of Denver
Printing Press Assistants Union No.
II left this week for the training
quarters at Camp Funston. They are
Andrew Nardo, Arthur Talbert, Earl
Lyon and Ben Balbana. Several more
are expecting to be called by June L.
No. II now has fifteen members in
the war service.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-05-11
Less Than They Asked For.

Leaders of the four principal rail-
way brotherhoods found on eNamin-
ing the wage commissions report
that they had been recommended for
less than half the increases they had
asked of the railroad managements
before government control started and
which they repeated before the COM
mission. Their demands had been for
an average of somewhat less than 40
per cent. and increases for them aver
aged less than 20 per cent.
Some union leaders who anticipated
that the commissions recommended
tions would not be for as great
amounts as they had asked. already
have appealed to Director General
McAdoo to amend the proposed scale
to give them higher pay.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-05-11
MAILERS.

N A. Reinhert, former member of
Denver Mailers Union and brother to
A. NJ. Reinhert here, was married in
Chicago last week. He is now max
ing good as a stock broker and pro-
mOter.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-05-11

Clifford H. Smith has accepted the
foremanship of the Pueblo Star-Jour-
nal and assumed the duties Monday
morning. He was for several years
assistant foreman of the Pueblo
Chieftain. and about six months ago
came to Denver as makeup on the
Post. His wife will remain in Denver
until their son graduates at the high
school next month.
a. p Knill. for many years active
in local union affairs and an eN-I. T.
U. delegate, employed in the News
ad room, left this week to take up a
homestead in Gunnison county. For
some months past his health has been
failing, and it is hoped outdoor living
will bring about recovery.
Three petition books for the state
mining of coal have been signed full
by members of No. 40, and more books
have been called for This question
will so TO n referendum vote at the
general state election next November.
Memorial services of D, 7. U. No.
10 will be held at the Typographical
Union plot, Riverside cemetery, Sun
day, May 26, 2:30 p. m. In case of
inclement weather the ceremonial will
be held in Riverside chapel. Mem
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-05-11

fred E. Parks, Jacob Weber, A. E.
Thorson.
Delegates to Label League (eight to
elect)-G. Gus Crawford, E. J. Hines,
Harry McRoy, c. w. Mcintyre, H. L.
B. Wadsworth, Con j. Hyland, d. B.
DeLong, r. P. Means, Joseph E.
Seller. B. L. Wilson, George c. Nc
Cormick.
Williams news., 1918-09-13
Y. w. C. A. Representative

Mrs. T. H. Cureton has been honored with the appointment of local representative of the Young Women's Christian As sociation, and is invited to at tend the state conference at Phoenix, September IS. She expects to take the trip, pos sibly accompanied by second representative not yet appoint ed.
Williams news., 1918-09-13
Catarrhal Deafness Cannot Be Cured

by local applications. they cannot reach the diseased portion of the There is and that is by constitutional remedy. Catarrhal Deafness is caused by an in- famed condition of the mucous lining of the Eustachian Tube. When this tube is infamed you have a rumbling sound or inn perfect hearing, and when 1t is entirely closed. Deafness is the result. Unless the inflammation can be reduced and this tube restored to its normal condition, hearing will be destroyed forever. Many cases of deafness are caused by catarrh, which is an tndamed condition of the mucous sur. faces. Halls Catarrh Medicine acts thru the blood on the mucous surfaces of the system
 We will give One Hundred Dollars for any case of Catarrhal Deafness that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh Medicine. Cir. culars free. All Druggists. 75c.
 E. l. CHENEY CO.,. Toledo, o.
Williams news., 1918-09-13

For Sale--Baby's sulky, col lapsible, in good condition. Price reasonable. News office
Williams news., 1918-09-13
MIR. CAR OWNER!

The best way to sidestep bat tery trouble is to buy the most reliable battery on the market t'The Exide"- and then take care of it after it is on the car. You will save money by order ing from us direct.
 Kirkpatrick and Ortt
Williams news., 1918-09-13

Return Home
 Mrs. Thos. Maddock and children, and MT. and Mrs. J. Johnson, who have been visit ing MT. and Mrs. Jerrie w. Lee, will leave tonight for their Phoenix home.
Williams news., 1918-09-13
From Phoenix

MT. and Mrs. E. A. Frank forter and Mis- sFrankforter, of Phoenix, who have been spend ing the past week as the guests of Mrs. Jas. Kennedy, motored to Flagstaff with Mrs. Kennedy yesterday.
Williams news., 1918-09-13

Return Tuesday
 Mrs. Albert Lebsch and son Kenneth returned Tuesday. from Phoenix, where Kenneth had his tonsils removed.
Williams news., 1918-09-13
Home Sunday.

Home Sunday.
 Mrs. G. B. Kirkpatrick and Miss Alice returned home Sun day, after delightful vacation on the California coast.
Williams news., 1918-09-13
WANTED--Boarders by day or week. Apply to Mrs. c. D. Callan. 9-6
From California

From California
 Mrs. Byron w. Alderson is expected home this week, from Northern California, where she has spent the past month.
Williams news., 1918-09-13
AT THE SULTANA

Al HE SOL LANA SUNDAY, SEPT. 18TH JACK PICKFORD in "Huck and Tom"
 AMERICAN WAR FILM Those of you who did not see s'Tom Sawyer, now realize you missed the fin est picture of the year. "Huck and Tom" is simply continuation of the ad- ventures of "Tom Sawyer" and you will have a chance to see one of the two great ones by Mark Twain. To those that saw Tom Saw yer" no word is necessary. You'll be there. Also those Great War Pictures.
 Paramount
Williams news., 1918-09-13

Private Funds to loan, Apply to F M. Gold.
Williams news., 1918-09-13
St. Johns Episcopal Mission

Services at the Parish House Sunday, September 18th.
 Sunday School, 10 A. M.
 Morning Service, II A. M. Archdeacon Jenkins will be in charge. Everyone welcome.
Williams news., 1918-09-13

For Few Days
 Ben Pierce came up from Phoenix the first of the week, to spend a few days here.
Williams news., 1918-09-13
From Normal

From Normal
 Miss Mildred Finney has been home for several days, en- toying brief vacation from Flagstaff Normal school.
Williams news., 1918-09-13
From Ranch

From Ranch
 MT. and Mrs. H. Cushman were in from their ranch Tues day, voting.
Williams news., 1918-09-13
To California

MT. and Mrs. A. F. Johnson left last Saturday for California where they will spend a short vacation.
Williams news., 1918-09-13

Business Trip
 Mrs. Matte Wolfe returned home Thursday after a business trip to Phoenix.
Williams news., 1918-09-13

For Rent--A sewing machine Inquire News Office.
Williams news., 1918-09-13
On Trip

On Trip
 Mrs. George Johnson expects to leave. soon on a trip to Cali fornia.
Williams news., 1918-09-13

For Rent--New four room house, we'll furnished. Inquire at News Office.
Williams news., 1918-09-13

Tuesday, Sept. 10
 Born, to- MT. and Mrs. J. E.. Miller, a daughter, Tuesday, September 10 ,1918.
Williams news., 1918-09-13

MONDAY, SEPT. 16TH NO PICTURES
 Mexican Celebration