Denver labor bulletin., 1918-08-10

Railroad men from all parts Of the
United States wounded or sick thru
war service will recuperate in Colo
rado.
This was assured when in March Of
this year an organization incorporated
under the laws Of the state Of Colo
RADIO and known as the Railroad
Mems Mountain Home Association"
was formally organized, and when
Guy Adams, formerly a Denver rail-
road man, and now chairman Of the
mail transportation committee created
by Director General McAdoo, and man.
ager Of mail traffic for the Union Pa
Double Header ranch to the organiza-
ton Incorporated to build the recu-
peration camp. Mr.. Adams is the
father Of the movement, and the forty
acres Of land is a pure gift to the rail-
! road men who are serving, or will
serve, under the Stars and Stripes in
Europe
The trustees named are:
Guy Adams, chairman of mail trans
portation committee and manager of
mail traffic, Union Pacific system
Otto Mears, president OF the Sill
vertown Railroad Company, and chair
hhau Va e4iC oSotC b0oAa Va SoPAs0A AAnAA-
ayers.
Harry C. Riddle, attorney-at-law
and formerly judge of district court.
r. L. Heron, vice-president and
general manager of Colorado Fuel &
Iron Company.
Frank c. Webb, representative rail-
road supplies.
John Keating, general manager
Denver Union Terminal Railway Com
pany.
road circles thru his connection with
the Brotherhood Of Railroad Trainmen,
and as receiver Of the Denver, Lara
mie & Northwestern Railroad Com
pany.
The "home" is to be located on a
ranch known as Double Header"
ranch, which is located thirty-two
miles west of Denver. or sixteen miles
up Turkey Greek canyon from Nor
rison station. The ranch comprises
160 acres, and is covered by growth
of pine, spruce and cottonwood tim
ber. On this land are seven of the
finest springs in Colorado, and at the
foot of Double Header mountain, after
which the ranch was named, Mr..
Adams has built several rustic cot
tages for the use of his family and
friends, he purchasing the ranch some
years ago for a summer home, but
since acquiring same has realized the
necessity of a home for railroad men
in Colorado.
The associations plan in financing
the project is to give every railroad
employe from the section hand TO the
president a chance to contribute, and
railroad fraternities all over the
United States are being asked to get
behind the movement.
The following serial letter has been
sent out for the purpose Of assisting
in the financing Of the home:
"Mr. Railroad Man:
THE Railway Age Of January 4
says the American railroad fraternity
was represented in the army on that
date by about 10000 men. You have
probably, or will have, relatives and
friends facing the bullets in France,
and in the natural course Of events,
many Of them will return disabled or
afflicted. Therefore, it is essential
that means be provided to care for
them on their return.
"Seven railroad men and citizens of
Denver have incorporated under the
non-profit sharing statute Of Colorado,
and have accepted forty acres Of
mountain ranch, donated by q rail-
road man, thirty miles southwest OF
that place on the side of a mountain
ideally located, where accommodations
will be provided SO our railroad sol
diers may find rest among the pine
trees and pure mountain air.
"A fund is being provided for car
rying out this undertaking, buying
additional property if necessary, build
ing cottages, making improvements,
etc. Your assistance is requested. The
board of trustees is giving its time
toward the furtherance of this lauda-
BILE enterprise. They will pass on the
eligibility of applicants desiring to
go to the 'home,' and furnish all in
formation regarding the plan, as it
will be maintained at as low a cost as
possible on the cooperative principle.
No compensation of any kind is TO be
received by any one, other than the
actual employees. It is hoped to have
a few cottages ready for early sum-
mer and, by the end of the year, to
increase the capacity to accommodate
at least 1000.
IF you are in sympathy with this
movement. kindly send % cents or
more to the cashier of First National
bank, Denver. Colo, and write at least
five copies of this letter to other rail-
road or express company men and
women. The writer Of this has the
assurance of friend from whom it