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Denver labor bulletin., 1918-02-23

JAMES y. lohHt1 Of fhESS
Assistants Union No. IA has departed
from Denver and taken up his resi-
dence in Fort Collins. This bit of
news will create CONSERVATION among
the ranks of old-time labor men here.
Torpey has been fixture for so long
at the Trades Assembly meetings he
almost seemed to be part of the furni-
ture, and that he should leave Denver,
even for brief period, is surprising.
Jimmie has perhaps attended more
meetings of the Trades and Labor As
sembly, the Union Label League and
the Allied Printing Trades Council
than any other organized labor man
in this city. Torpey is an unassum-
ing, modest man and honors have al
ways come to him unsolicited. For
years he has held the position of libra
rian of the Trades Assembly, invaria-
bly, elected without opposition, and was
president of the Union Label League
up until the time he resigned last
week. Earl R. Hoage, former secre-
tary, was elected president of the
Label League to succeed Torpey, who
has accepted a position as pressman
on the Fort Collins Courier, but there
are those who join the o. P. in ex-
pressing belief that he will return to
Denver before the frost is out of the
ground.
WHILE THE GOVERNMENTAL
authorities, state and national, are is
suing orders to regulate all manner of
human affairs, they should promulgate
one prohibiting the daily papers from
printing neurotic stuff during the war
period. Of all the silly rot that has
appeared in the Denver daily papers
the columns of gush and mush over
tainted chorus girl, playing star
part in the Model roadhouse diamond
robbery mystery" is about the most
nauseating that has ever come under
our observation. Her daily gyrations
in Chicago and Denver have been re
counted in columns of type, cartoons
and half-tOne pictures to the utter dis
gust of all decent people of Denver.
Papers printing this sort of stuff
should not be permitted to enter the
homes where girls and boys, our fu-
ture citizens of the nation, can have
their minds poisoned with so much in
decency.
THE NAME OF DEPUTY STATE
Labor Commissioner W. L. Morrissey
| is being prominently mentioned as a
prospective candidate for Congress in
the Democratic primaries this fall to
represent the Denver district. The o.
P. does not know whether Mr.. Morris
sey is in a receptive frame of mind in
regard to this proposition, but we do
know that in the event he enters the
race the organized labor men and
women of this city will move up be-
hind his candidacy as a solid phalanx
Morrissey has made good as State
Labor Commissioner. In fact, he is
the first man in the position to justify
the office since it was created by leg
islative act. Under his administration
the labor laws on the statute books
have been enforced without fear or IA
vor to the end that for the first time
since the office was created the wage
earners of the state have received
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-02-23
TELLERS PURGE
NEARLY 5000
FRAUD VOTES
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a M, at which time you are requested
to be present.
Hoping to see you present at this
meeting of the executive board, and
with kind personal regards, we remain,
Fraternally yours,
JOHN r. LAWSON,
President Colorado State Federation
of Labor.
Attest:
ED. ANDERSON,
Secretary-Treasurer
Tell 'em you saw it in The Bulletin.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-02-23
District l5

Delagua, Colo, Feb. 18th, 1918.
To the Officers and Members of all
Local Unions of District Is, U. NJ.
w. of A.
Greetings: At special meeting of
Local Union 1878, U. NJ. w. of A, held
on February 11th, 1918, it was de-
cided by unanimous vote, that, ow-
ing to the irregularities connected
with the election of district officers, on
January 8, 1918, we appeal to the
membership of all local unions to send
a delegate to meeting which will be
held at Pueblo Labor Temple on Feb
ruary 25, 1918, at 10 o'clock a. M, to
discuss and decide what action will be
taken to investigate said irregulari-
ties. Delegates must bring creden-
tials and also statement of the vote
of their respective local unions.
NO INTERNATIONAL ORGAN
IZERS CAN BE PRESENT AT THIS
MEETING. We appeal to you in the
name of justice to yourselves and
unionism to be represented at this
meeting.
(Signed) Per Committee.
J. w. MORRIS.
JOE TRUJILLO.
CHAS. LEVEQUE.
w. NJ. JOHNSON.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-02-23

Western House Cleaning Co. was
placed on the unfair list, this firm
having locked out it's employees for re-
fusing to sign individual contracts
with the concern. The locked-out men
Immediately proceeded to form CO.
operative company and are now doing
practically all the work formerly
handled by the Denver and Western
Company.
Letters were read from Colorado's
four members of Congress, pledging
support of the Madden bill, which pro-
vides for an increase in the pay of
postal clerks and letter carriers. Sen
ator Shafroth replied that he would
give the matter his consideration,
while no response was received from
Senator Thomas. At a previous meet
ing the assembly had adopted a mo-
tion instructing the secretary to write
to Colorado's members in Congress
urging support of this measure.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-02-23
FREEDOMS LIGHT
H

"Over there"-three thousand miles away
The holy emblem of Freedoms Light
Floats in pillar of cloud by day,
Shines in pillar of fire by night.
Held by Americas chosen sons,
Leading the Nations thru wars red sea,
Midst the acrid smoke OF laundering guns,
Facing He'll to enforce the Lords decree.
Millions are there the battle front,
Fighting and dying that war shall end;
But Americans must bear the brunt,
Must win the fght-may God its loss forend-
Thru this Hell OF War drag Freedoms Soul
That Peace may to the World once more;
Write this epitaph on Heavens scroll:
Oppression is dead forevermore."
e. Richard Ship, the Wyoming Poet.
Casper, February g. 1918.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-02-23

It's just as easy to laugh as to cry,
but you have to get your mind to
agree with the act before either will
be at it's best.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-02-23

You may not be responsible for the
amount of ability you possess, but
you are responsible for how what you
/ have is used.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-02-23

l had granaries of content, but the
cormorants of worry and suspicion lit
beside them and ate their fill-leaving
not a grain.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-02-23

on January %, this year, and taken
under advisement by Judge Perry.
Cannot Hold Up Payment
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-02-23
COAL DIGGERS
IN WRATH OVER
ELECTION STEAL
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CONTINUED from Page One)
clothed in language indicative of de-
termined action, reads as follows:
You Shall Know the Truth
The Truth Shall Set You Free
Local Union No. 1878
UNITED MINE WORKERS OF
AMERICA
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-02-23
The eOptinistic
Philosopher

proper recognition and benefits there
from. Morrissey would make con-
gressman who would reflect credit
upon this district, a respect that has
been sadly lacking both here and in
Washington, for many years past.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-20
ON HONOR ROLL.
PolIcem an Purcell to Retire
After Is Years Of
Service.

Policeman John c. Purcell, who for
some time has been on the traffic squad,
stationed first at Front and French streets
and later at Front and Market, today made
application 70 the Board Of Police Com
rnissioners to be placed on the departments
retired list, effective May !, when hc will
have completed 20 years Of service as
Wilmington policeman While IN good
health, he said today that he felt the need
Of q good rest which hc hopes to be able
to take
Officer Purcell has had an excellent
record having done efficient duty during
all Of the quarter Of q century and not
having been in discord, at any time, with
anv Of his superiors lie has enjoyed the
same cordial relations with the public
For many years he was a district officer
in the vicinity Of Tenth and Market
streets and during that time formed the
acquaintance Of practically every resident
in the district He was particularly
popular with the children, whose interests
he constantly guarded. lie also took
friendly interest III unfortunates who
came under his notice, regardless Of color
Or condition. and has helped many derc-
hct who otherwise would have gotten into
trouble lie enjoys the confidence and
friendship Vi many Of the prominent
business men Of the city.
1t is expected that a number Of other
policemen viii retire when they have
completed 25 years Of service, at which
time they will be eligible TO do 50. Nine
teen members Of the force will have com
pleted at least 25 years on May L.
City Council having 50 far not made it
possible for the Police Commission, which
proposed a war bonus, 10 increase the pay
Of policemen, number Of men off duty
last night visited the home of Councilman
Mearns and discussed the wage question
with him, pointing out the increased cost
Of living, wage temptations elsewhere, &c.
What Council will do in the matter has
not been determined For various reasons
there are now IS vacancies in the Police
Department
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-20
.CHANCELLOR'S SON
WINS PROMOTION
Stephen Curtis One of Seven Del
aware Boys Awarded Commis
sions at Camp Dix.

stephen Curtis. son OF Chancellor
Charles NJ Curtis, was ono Of seven
Delaware soldiers who graduated from the
officers training school, at Camp Dix,
Wrightstown, n j., yesterday lie was
among the first quota Of Delaware's s
men who went to Camp Dix lie is to be
commissioned a lieutenant
Steve, as the young man is generally
known among his friends in this city,
is wcll-known athlete and graduate
Of the Wilmington Friends School. While
at that school be took part in nearly all
branches Of athletics After leaving
Friends he entered Haycrford College
and WAS also "A member Of the teams at
that institution He was always
star in football He was recommended
as a second lieutenant after his compile
ton Of the training school course
Leon Lyman, formerly of Smyrna, is
also understood to be one of the soldiers
who graduated from the training school
Yesterday
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-20
MEN CALLED To
co TO CAMP DIX
Exemption Board No. 2 Announc-
ed List From That Division
Today.

Exemption Board No. , today called
the following men IN It's division TO 90 to
Camp Dix. \ J on April 26
Elwyn Anderson. $50 Poplar street
Nnccngo Ditiioolo 200 Greenfield ave
nue.. Ardmorc Pa.
Joseph H. Fahey, government improve
ment station, Aberdeen Md
Joseph V Mullin. Sl2 Church street
William Nadoly, 1851 T. 18th St
C. Mauro, 2l0 l. Second street
William II Gaynor. du Pont Products
Store, Atlantic City, n. ]
Anthony f. Demcsse, 606 Spruce street.
Roy p Bean, 405 L. Eighth street
Robert Y Criswell, 1928 Market St
Russell NJ Smith, l02s Pine street
John Jas NJ Fahey, 626 + 9TH St.
Walter Hubbs, 1922 Chestnut street
Philadelphia, Pa.
Charles +. smith, 507 L. 9th st.
James O. Davis, Jr. 6I4 Lombard st.
Grover : Swain, 6l0 W Sd street.
George W Jackson, ) Jones street.
Daniel Saville, Jr. 202 " 23d st.
Charles W Paris, 1889 T. l4th ST
Chas. +. Alexander, 2208 Iammot st.
Henry Bauser, 626 T. 9th street
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-20
WEBSTER BLAKELY DEAD.
Former Member of State Senate
and Many Years Resident
of Henry Clay.

Former State Senator Webster Blakely
died at Las o'clock this morning at ms
residence. Rising Sun road, at Henry Clay
He had been i'll with heart trouble and
complication for about a year and hao
been bcdfast for several weeks.
Mr. Blakcly was son OF Joseph
Blakcly Though born in Darby
Pa, 81 years ago, he had teeh
resident of Henry Clay SINCE
he was about four years OF age ne
learned the trade of machinlst and Tor D
long time worked for the du Points, but
for the past - years had kept an Inn. MIS-
Blakely survives, but there are no chii-
dren. Mrs. Emma Stirling is sister
With the exception Of serving one term
in the upper branch of the legislature,
Mr.. Biakcly never held office, though he
was Interested in political affairs, being
Republican. He was Jolly good fellow
and had a host of friends. He was also
noted for his charity and interest in those
less fortunate than himself. He was n
member of the Elks, Golden Eagles and
Odd Fellows. The funeral Will take place
on Tuesday, with services at the house at
, o'clock IN the afternoon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-20
NOT ENOUGH BONDS
REPORTED SOLD TO
CLAIM HONOR FLAG
But Sales Expected Early Next
Week May Put New Castle
Over the Top"
PLAN LIBERTY DAY RALLY

At Liberty Loan headquarters today
there WAS every evidence of continued
optimism over the outcome of the cam
paIgu, but an apparent CONSCIOUSNESS
that all had not yet been accomplished
that was hoped for. Reports up to noon
were not sufficiently complete TO justify
ststement that New Castle countys
allotment had been subscribed. The hope
was that the reports received the early
part of next week would certainly put
New Castle over It's allotment.
1t has developed that the government Is
expecting an overSubScription Of the loan
To the aggregate of five billions instead
of three billions. II this is TO be accom-
pliShed there will have Ia be not only
full subscription in Delaware but du-
plication by many who have already sub
scribed. This Is the object that the Lab
crtv Loan Committee Is striving hard
to reach There is already p likelihood
that some section of the country VIII
fall far below its allotment. and rs all
loval citizens are most anxious that the
nation shall respond 10 the fullest limit
10 the cali of the President, Delaware
must do more than simply make up It's
quota :,
An honor flag will come 10 New Castle
county before the campaign closes unless
all present indications fail, but It Will not
come until there hiss been q more generous
response on the part Of its people
PLAN LIBERTY DAY PARADE.
Much interest is being displayed in
plans for the Liberty Loan day demon
stration on Friday. While arrangements
have not been made, il IS hoped that both
the school children and perhaps Sabbath
school teachers viii constitute q portion
Of parade. Details for the school chill
dren participating in such a dcmonstra-
ton will be mapped out on Monday
1t is believed that such 2 display would
arouse the latent LOYALTY of those who
have not already subscribed 10 the loan.
Chairman RoSsell has called meeting
of the executive committee TO he held
N the Hotel du Pont on Monday al noon.
The committee will lunch and discuss
future plans for the campaign at the same
time.
Continued on page
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-20
ARMEN|ANS POUR
INTO JERUSALEM
Flee From Turkish Oppression TO
Territory Occupied by British;
Would Fight for Allies.
by Associated Press 10 Every Evening

Jerusalem, Thursday. April I de
Iavcd Aunenians deportcd from central
Turkey To SIrla and others who arc flee
lng from Turkish oppression continue to
arrive in Palestine In great numbers to
take refuge IN the regions occupied by
the British army In the week after
Easter >. 800 refugees reached Jerusalem
\ hospital and an orphanage have been
opened by the American Committee for
Armenian and Syrian Relief, and arc
already taxed 10 capacity.
celebration such as the Holy Land
has never witnessed before was held on
Easter The various Christian sects
gave pledges 10 the British governor
general to bury their ancient strlfes and
observe Easter together at the holy
places in Bethlehem and Jerusalem. They
met in perfect concord. Four thousand
Jews held an open-air meeting on the
Mount Of Olives today and listened to
addresses by representatives Of -the
British Zionist commission
stephen Trowbrdge of the American
committee has returned 70 Jerusalem
from Jericho, where ne spent taster
Il found many old friends among the
Armenians dcported from central lur-
key. he SAID today They reached
Jericho in a state OF exhaustion, having
come in bv way of Is Salt Their graft
tude on receiving their first ratIonS was
pathetic God bless America, they said
Your kindness is the first We have
In three years Some Of them
ASKED: Where can We enlist2
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-20
LOCAL DIVISION OF
P. R. R. TO HAVE
FOUR MAIN TRACKS
Maryland Legislation Makes Com
pletion of Project TO Wash
ington Possible.
TO TAKE OVER BRANCHES

The PENNSYLVANIA railroad secured at
the hands of the recent General Assembly
OF MARYLAND two important acts, one by
which four tracks can be constructed IN
MARYLAND and the second for taking over
the branch lines of the Delaware division
of the company. Governor Harrington Of
that State has signed the two bills. Be-
cause of the financial conditions due TO
the war the additional tracks viii not be
laid at once.
The PENNSYLVANIA railroad between
New York and Philadelphia already con-
sists OF four and even more tracks. South
Of Philadelphia there are now four tracks
in sections 1t Is proposed TO have tour
tracks all the way from Philadelphia 70
Washington. This increase III trackage Is
necessary TO accommodate the large
volume of traffic received At Washington
from the several southern roads ne
PENNSYLVANIA company at one time con-
sidered the practicabllIty OF a Terry across
the Potomac river TO connect with uhe
being built northward from Fredericks-
burg. By this route II WAS designed 70 re-
beve the congestion OF freight at " ashIng-
ton. This plan seems To have been aoan-
doned for the time beng al least he Dili
by which the construction oi TWO ad-
ditional tracks is made possible ~ Mary
Ind grants railroad companies the night
10 condemn land 100 feet on either side OF
existing tracks.
The roads on the Eastern Shore to be
merged with the Delaware division Of the
PENNSYLVANIA railroad are the lines start
ing at Cambridge, Oxford, Centreville and
Cbestertown, and at Franklin City, Va,
passing through Snow Hill and Berlin.
Under the act It is claimed that the Penn
syIyania company can take over the
3. c. d A. between Claiborne and Ocean
CITY. and the NJ, d. d Va. line between
Love Point and Lewes
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-20
HARD FIGHT AHEAD,
BATTLE NOT ENDED
British Minister Of Blockade Warns
Allies Not TO Come Under Sway
Of Optimism.
ny Associated Press 70 Every Evening

~ Associated Press 70 Every Evening
London. April % Before the present
German offensive began. German officials
In neutral countries werc prepared -
wager that the Germans would sicceed
IN dividing the forces of the Allies within
a fortnight Lord Robert Cecil minister
Of blockade declared in 4 speech lasf
night at HItchln, be had been informed
A month has passed and The Germans
have not succeeded, Lord Robert con
timed but We would 10 wickedly foolish
if wc believed the battle had ended We
have an indefinite period Of terrible and
strenuous struggles before rs. We must
not underrate our enemy who has had
the great advantages Of fifty Years IT
preparation for war. favorable geographI-
cal position and united command
Lord Robert did not think the enemy
formidable advantages would decide the
battle III his favor but the AIhes must
not come under the sRey of too easy
optimism
The minister Of 1lockade referred %
the revelations Of Prince Lchnowshs.
former German ambassador n London
and other proofs showing that Germany
WAS absolutely unchanged since she Strosc
10 lull the world - sleep BY talk Of ncacc.
planning tins attack.
Since the battle has begun nothing
has been heard but talk OF German
annexations, indemnities. increase in.
and slavery OF the rest of the world.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-20
MR. SCHWAB SHIFTS
OFFICE TO PHILA.
Makes Move to Be Nearer to
Shipyards Now Rushing Govern
ment Work.
BY Associated Pross to Evory E,enlns


Washington, April 20 Transfer Of
tue offices Of the Emergency Fleet Cor
poratiou from Washington TO Phil
adelphia was under WAY today rs the
first official move Of Charles NJ Schwab.
neWly-appointed director-gencral Of ship
building
Announcement OF the change Wmch
Will affect 800 men including All de
partment heads who are identified with
construction work was authorized last
night by Chairman Hurley Of the Ship
ping Board who SAID that transfer vas
desired by Mr. Schwab Nearly fifty
per cent of the shipbullding now IN prog
reSs Is within short radius Of Philadel-
phia and Chairman Hurley announced
that MIR Schwab Is confident that the
change will bring about a great quicken
ing IN the progress of the work
Administration details still viii be-
held in Washington by Nice-president
Piez, who retains control of contracts,
legal and executive matters.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-20
EDITORS AT NEWARK
Mar Via Press Association
Entertained Today by
Delaware College.

II the spring meeting ii the Dcl-NIar-
Via Press Association. which was held
at Newark today the members were
guests Of President Mitchell and the
faculty of Delaware College. Following
luncheon the visitors. were shown
through the college buildings and the
college farm at the experiment station,
and they were otherwise entertained
The visitors included William C. Nes-
bitt, George Carter, Clarence j. Pyle,
Merris Taylor, William T. AIettea and
Harrison Cruikshank Of Wilmington,
J. t. Rainie of Baltimore, T. G. Usilton
Of Chestertown, Md; T. f. Williams,
Elkton, Md; 5. +. Shannahan, Easton,
Md; James G. Wickes and b. +. Sim
mons Of Dover, Robert D. Hoffecker Of
Smyrna, Secretary Of State Everett G..
Johnson and William t. HAYES, New
ark, and Il. n Nallandigham, who was
formerly connected with Delaware Col
lege and also with Every Evening
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-20
SELL HOUSING STOCK.
Citizens Willing to Aid Govern
ment in Providing Homes for
Ship Builders.

Very encouraging reports are being
received from the committees appointed
at meeting Of the Wilmington Housing
Corporafion on Thursday evening to
solicit subscriptions Tor stock n the
corporation.
One committee reports having OBTAINED
So 00O Of subscriptions and as the goal
Of the committee is 10 sell S|5,0OO more
in addition TO the s75,0OO already raised
the success of the project seems assured
Reports from all of the committees
will be made at a meeting TO be held
next week. at which time it IS expected
that the entire amount will have been
subscribed.
Working plans for the contractors to
bid upon are being prepared and it Is
hoped will be ready within few days.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-04-20
GERMANS BEATEN
At EVERY POINT.
OFFICIALS REPORT
Their Attacks Repulsed Ever,
where With Great Loss M
Life Guns Captured
ALLIES LINE UNBROKEN
By Associated Press p Ev-- Evening

p Associated Press p Every Evening
London April 70 tt cior rv
1ffe-no0n thc War Office -aad c 7
owing statement
Az result rf -lcoa.zfi u.-
nterDrze carried out rv .- -etr~ta,
7ufh 81 The -carnc river .r -ne E.or
fyra- wa captured prisoner r.r- -Na-
chine guns and Z trench mortar l4r
y THE night the erc-nv 'au0cteG ratnra~
attack ,l rhi- lcrai7tv and vas -f -c1
During the night -gr0rs7fli -1lntar
attack bv hc first division 1row r1f o
oneuv from points 70 aur Ivanc~u
defences around r.iveren~ and --Ihe--
gained hv hmm nn the 18th f1sr -f l.
r0st AZ aeavv ns=eS til onlrc.ive-
rere gained and TIE positions here ve-
ra-As' ahlsheC
Local attacks against 7nr poerons
southeast or Robfcq ied ~ sharp fighting
a the end oi which the enemy was driven
back
Beyond artillery activity On 1orn
sides AZ different points along orr front
there Is nothing further - report
On the Flanders battlefront the British
elected the Germans from advanced
positions gained fv them IN thursday
attack Ia the region b fiivenchv ana
Festuberr
PARIS. ADrll 4O-The War Office z-
sued the following statement at , .. III.
The Germans attempted 9 rald .4sJ
night ID ne -cgl0n 81 HangarG-h.n-
>anterre. Prisoners. including an oi-
hcer. remained II our laIas
'On both sides the artillery 7zhua.
e1nunued 10 he very active between
L1sslgny and Novon
During the night renca detachmerfa
earned out 4 number b RAIDS 10 various
points along the front, specially nor'n-
vesy ana east Vi Rheims, 10 The Cham
pagne, h the sector 81 iIvIncoUrr ad
near the heights 81 the Neuse The reQcu
t00h 3 number of prisoners The ,1cr-
mans MADE several oi these attempts Ne,a
of Butte Du Alesnii auu I'D the Nocvre.
Ah were repulsed