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The sun., 1918-08-23
TREATY DETAILS
ARE MADE KNOWN
Many Provisions of Allied
Swedish Agreement An
nounced.
SHIPS AND ORES ASSURED
Little Neutral Nation to Re.
ceive Needed Commodities
in Exchange.
HIPS AND ORES ASSURED

Axel Robert Nordvall, chairman OF tho
special commission sent here by the sNe.
dish Government to develop commercial
relations, between Sweden and the United
States, yesterday announced some OF the
details OF the provisions OF the treaty
contaminated between his country and
the four principal allied countries. Great
Britain. France. Italy and the United
States.
Mr.. Nordvall met representatives Of
exporters at the Produce Exchange. and
informed them how to obtain necessary
export licenses and overcome difficulties
attendant upon the beginning OF new
trade with Sweden.
Mr.. Nordvall said that Sweden has
agreed to place all her ships at the dis.
posal Of the Allies, with the exception
of just enough tonnage to transport i'm.
ports that are a vital necessity to that
nation. He added that the amount Of
tonnage which will be available to the
Allies Is 100000 dead weight tons, OF
which 100000 tons would be available
for service in the war zone and 100000
tons would be restricted to neutral
waters.
Under the treaty Sweden has also
guaranteed the Allies a fair proportion
OF it's iron ore. which heretofore has
been taken solely by Germany.
The treaty also provides that Sweden
will export wood pulp. iron. paper and
steel TO the Allies and will extend ade-
quate credit in Sweden to the allied gov.
ernments for the purchase of Swedish
goods.
Assurance, Mr.. Nordvall said. had also
been given by Sweden to the Allies that
no goods imported by 1t from the allied
nations would be reexported to any coun-
try at war with the Allies.
In exchange for these commodities,
facilities and guarantees the allied gov
ernments have undertaken to facilitate
the successful import of many commo-
dities into Sweden.
Mr.. Nordvall said the position Of
Sweden was extremely difficult and del.
cate and that this had been recog-
nized in the United States. which has
given every indication that it would not
add to the embarrassments now con-
fronting the neutrals. but was disposed
to tighten their burdens.
The sun., 1918-08-23

In high banking circles the action of
the bankers who attempted to put the
Federal reserve authorities on record as
either for or against ioaning money on
securities was warmly discussed. 1t
was pointed out that a false impression
of the prevailing sentiment OF the New
York banking community was conveyed
in the news articles which made it APP
pear as IL concerted action was taken,
whereas the bankers who wrote to
Washington ten days ago acted for
themselves only. In the first place, a
bank president declared, there is no need
for the Federal Reserve Board TO make
a decision one way or the other, as loans
at present are smaller than they have
been In many years. Secondly, such a
request made It appear as II the bank
ing interests desired to feel out how the
Reserve Board would take the sugges-
ton that Stock Exchange loans be sub
stantially increased. when the truth is
that the best bankers in the Street have
no such plans and would not permit any
undue expansion in market activity. As
there has been no response to date on
the loan query note it Is not expected
any will be received.
The sun., 1918-08-23
May Issue New Preferred.

In brief the plan most likely to be
adopted by the American Hide and
Leather Company involves meeting the
III per cent. accumulated dividend on
the senior stock by issuing new pre-
ferred stock to present holders on a
basis of 16+ shares for every 100 shares
now held. That would give stockholders
81 per cent in new stock at once, while
any effort 20 meet the full III per cent.
unpaid dividends in cash would involve
greatly delayed settlement. This
would place the common stock in a most
advantageous position, as there would
be nothing ahead Of II except the pre-
ferred, and the plan does not increase
the capitalization of the company, for
the new stock issued would Just equal
the present outstanding bonds, which
total about 100000. Other plans are
under consideration. but the dominating
interests are said to favor the one out
lined above. 1t is believed that at the
next meeting OF the board the senior
issue will be placed on a regular per
cent. annual basis.
The sun., 1918-08-23
To Advance Wire Rates.

One important benefit which telephone
and telegraph companies will get from
Government control is an increase in
rates which will more fairly represent
services rendered. This statement is
made by financial man in touch with
officials OF the wire companies. who says
that as in the case OF the railroads
Federal operation of the telephone and
telegraph corporations will bring about
a much needed adjustment of charges
Tor public service. The wages OF en-
ployees of the wire companies have been
advanced. and where individual com
panies were unable to obtain conces-
sions from State public service commits
sions the Government will be in a posi-
ton to make blanket advance in
charges all over the country. This Is
considered very favorable in financial
quarters and should relieve owners OF
public utility securities from any ap-
prehension.
The sun., 1918-08-23

There Is nothing new in the American
Hide and Leather situation other thar
what has been stated here recently to
explain the unusual activity In those
issues. The plan for the financial re-
adjustment Of the company was out
lined here months ago. though no Of
fetal action has been taken. 1t would
not be surprising II this phase of the
Hide and Leather situation developed
very rapidly after the approaching an
nual meeting. when those who originated
the plan will have the assistance Of the
new interests to be elected to the direc-
torate.
The sun., 1918-08-23
Bank of England Statement.

LONDON, Aug. 22.-The weekly state
ment Of the Bank of England shows
the following changes:
Total reserve increased f373,OO0; cir
culation Increased f5S,O00 bullion in
creased f43O.562' other securities de-
creased fl,237,000; public deposits de.
creased f39s. 900: other deposits de-.
creased fl,73o,0Oo; notes reserve in.
creased 100000; Government securities
decreased fl.2SO.00O.
The proportion Of the banks reserve
to liability this week Is 1890 per cent. !:
'ast week Il was I7.;5 per cent. Rats
OF discount per cent, unchanged.
The sun., 1918-08-23
GOSSIP OF WALL STREET.


Stock market activity yesterday sim
mered down to the smallest in recent
weeks on the Publicity given to the
action OF one OF two bankers in request
ing a definite ruling on the question on
whether or not stock exchange loans are
essential. That no important liquida-
ton of securities held by the banks and
larger operators occurred indicated that
these interests have no fear the Federal
Reserve Board will classify loans on
stocks as unnecessary. There was some
professional selling, but when floor
traders saw that no real stocks were
coming out they abandoned their efforts
and adopted a waiting attitude.
The sun., 1918-08-23
street Railway Men Meet.

Representatives Of street railway com.
panies from all over the country were in
session here yesterday considering the
problems confronting this class OF pub
lie utilities. No formal announcement
was forthcoming as to the questions dis
cussed. but a man, who was present at
the meeting stated that some recommen-
dations would be formulated on the most
pressing needs OF the railway companies
and that 1t was expected they would re-
suit in an increase in rates in many
cities.
The sun., 1918-08-23
DIVIDENDS.

Stock Of Paw
A,,o. p, Record. able
N AiaN P"M; CO. extra: 3es Aug. 81 Sept. 10
Aiioue FG Mn, CO. CO. a. iiSO Aug 80 sept !
Consol Ariz Smelling Co, ''' 80
ra.isrr, 'iEE;i.:.;,..i:''c..,.. Aug 81 Sept Il
q, 1xeo pAur ., so,, ,
Gen; Flee, Co., O. 2fs..,, SEPT Sept i. s oet :
Gulf states Steel Corp. q.
HeHia Mining Co, q, l5c. Sept. Sept %
i'ar lsm steel Co" q
-" 49,, '''..... Sept. 10 Sent. so
~ y Air Brake Co, q,
All, 'A.,,'; ~ -; Sept. Sept 20
North Am Co, q, \ 20. Sept. ls Oct. /
Packard Motor Car Co. pr.
q, i%G '.......,..:... Aug. 80 Sept ls
Penn Rub Co, q. IL u Sept, IS Sept. 20
Penn Rubber Co.. pr q,
me ..,.....,....... Sept Is Sept. 30
Wilmington Gas Co.. pr,
t-h' 90 Aug. u Aug Al
Wisconsin Minn. Light a. -
Power Co, pr. q. IN % Aug, 81 Sept. 2
The sun., 1918-08-23
Better Late Than Never.

The American Smelling and Refining
officials apparently believe in the motto
Better late than never" for 1t was
learned yesterday that, although the
company authorized an increase in its
capital stock from 500, 900, 900 to $1l5,-
100000 five or six years ago. 1t forgot to
file amended articles with the Secretary
OF State at Salt Lake City, Utah, until
yesterday.
The sun., 1918-08-23
Elk DIVIDEND TABLE.
Bank OF France Statement.

PARIS. Aug. 22.-The weekly state
ment OF the Bank OF France shows the
following changes;
Gold In hand increased 757 900 franca:
silver in hand increased 3,545, 900 francs
notes In circulation increased 10, 500. 900
francs Treasury deposits increased 62,-
46S. 900 francs; general deposits In
creased 30003.000 francs: bills dis
counted decreased b5.si2 200 francs ;
advances decreased 75s,000 francs
The sun., 1918-08-23
No New Air Brake stock.

No increase in the capital stock OF the
New York Air Brake Is contemplated,
according to the president of the com
pany, who said that rumors of such ac-
tion were unfounded. There is nothing
in the rumor." he is quoted as saying.
The capital OF the company will remain
at Sl0.0OO,O0O"
The sun., 1918-08-23
Custom House Rccetpts,

Receipts for duties at the Custom
House yesterday were S30I.30775. of
which si4s.655.69 was withdrawn from
bonded warehouses and 3i5i,G5:o6 for
recent importationA
The sun., 1918-08-23
Minneapolis Prices,

MiNNEAPoiIs, Aug. 22.-Wheat, cash.
No. Northern old, s2@I; corn. No. 3
yellow, sl,7SGl.Ss Oats, No. white,
Ss% n1o1sc, FLAX, s4isgA5l. Flour,
unchanged; bran. $293l.
The sun., 1918-08-23
STEEL AND ORDNANCE STOCKS.


LONDON. Aug. 22.-Money. , per cent
Discount rates. short and three month
bills. 1888 per cent. Gold premiums
vt Lisbon, l30.
The sun., 1918-08-23
PennsyIvania Crude OH Market.

OIL CITY. Pa, Aug. 22.-Credit bal
ances. ~. Runs. l02,27I; average, 49,
OIL. Shipments. Ss.o5s; average. 57,%t5.
The sun., 1918-08-23

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Denver labor bulletin., 1918-01-05
News of the Labor Unions
BARRIERS

Annual election of officers of Jour-
neymen BARRIERS Union No. 2O5 took
place Wednesday evening, December
26, the following being chosen:
President-Edward Anderson.
Vice President-James Glendye.
Secretary-John E. Connolly.
Recorder-W. E. Lynch.
Treasurer-John Dimler.
Guide-Al Vagnier.
Guardian-A. L. Mills.
Finance Committee-W. E. Lynch,
Senator" Theodore Knoth, Charles
Shively.
This is about the fifteenth term of
Secretary Connolly.
The union presented the family of
each sick member with a $40 gold
piece as Christmas gift. In one in
stance, where the brother is confined
to a hospital, the wife was given an
additional contribution of SIS, donated
personally by members at the meeting.
BARRIERS are growing scarcer in Col
orado, according to R. w. Lichten-
held, secretary and treasurer of the
State BARRIERS Examining Board Dur
ing the past year, 1,700 BARRIERS were
licensed in this state, whereas when
the present law regulating barber
shops was passed in 1909 there were
$500. Many were weeded out as a
detriment to the business, while others
failed to pass the written and prac-
tical examinations. During the past
six months the war has taken fifty
BARRIERS from Denver alone.
During 1917 a general average of
So per week was gained by the union
BARRIERS thruout the state and the
price of hair cuts and shaves was
raised about Is per cent. In 1909
there were 400 barber shops in Colo
RADIO. Today there are 300.
An apprentice must serve three
years before he is eligible to take the
examination for licensed barber
The license costs S5 and the yearly re-
newals thereafter are 81. In 1917 IL
censes were granted to $50 BARRIERS,
while sixty others failed to pass.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-01-05
Leather Workers

Over year ago the Southern Sad
dlery company of Chattanooga, Tenn,
locked out its employees because they
organized, and now this concern has
signed contract with W. E. Bryan,
president of the United Leather Work
ers' International union.
While the leather workers are elated
over the successful outcome of their
long struggle, they recall that the
Southern Saddlery company has not
handled many government contracts
since the war started.
The navy department, the organized
leather workers and 80 per cent of
leather manufacturers in this country
have reached an agreement whereby
strikes will be avoided. These manu-
facturers and their employees are guar
anteed against industrial shutdowns
while the war lasts, and the govern
ment, naturally, patronizes manufac.
turers who can produce the goods" "
with skilled workers.
The Southern Saddlery company
has not been vnnd to these conditions,
| and has concluded to abandon its anti
union policy.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-01-05
Painters

Painters and Decorators Union No.
10 held lively election of officers
Thursday night of last week. When
the ballots had been counted the re-
suit showed the following as victors:
President-Henry Lavoe.
Vice President-H. Butler.
Financial Secretary-D. Smith.
Recording Seer ia v George
Bricker.
Conductor-F. Copeland.
Warden-T. Raymer.
Business Agent-W. S. Wilson.
Trustee-C. Mcfarland.
Delegates to Building Trades Coun-
cil-E. Fowler, F. Boyd, S. S. Forrest,
A. G. Potts, w. S. Wilson and S. East
mann.
Tonight Saturday. the Ladies'
Auxiliary to the Painters and Decora-
tors Union will give dedication dance
in the new hall, 1747 Arapahoe street.
This hall is much larger and more
commodious than the old one on Eigh-
teenth street, and has one of the fin
est dancing floors in the city. All
members of the Painters Union, their
families and friends, and organized
labor generally of the city, are invited
to attend. There will be no admission
fee and it is intended to make this
one of the jolliest occasions of the new
wear.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-01-05
wAGE-EARNERS DO THEIR BIT
Report on Liberty Bond Sales By
State Banks Made Public.

The total subscriptions to the first
and second issues of the Liberty bonds
thru Colorado's state banks, including
the purchases by the banks them
selves, was $10,986,550.
John Evans, chairman of the fl
nance committee of the Colorado
Council of Defense, has reported to
the council a detailed statement of the
sales of the bonds by the state banks.
The statement, prepared by Grant Nc
Person, state banking commissioner,
shows that the banks themselves
bought 81 ,873 $50 worth and that citi-
zens purchased 900 of both is
sues thru the banks. The total num-
ber of wage earners subscribing to the
bonds was 22,037. The number of sub
scriptions to bonds of $50 denomina-
tion was 24,462. The banks loaned
$1,388, ,260.21 to subscribers for pur-
chase of bonds. In all cases the fig
ures are much larger for subscriptions
to the second issue than to the first
issue. These statistics do not include
any subscriptions to the Liberty bonds
thru the many national banks in Colo
RADIO.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-01-05
Cigarmakers .
BY j. w. SANFORD


Our financial statement for Decem-
ber gave us balance on the first of
the month of 81, ,559.3O. Receipts from
the collection of dues and assessments
were S503.1O, making a total of ST.
062.40. Expenditures were S791.29,
leaving a balance at the end of the
month of $1,271.12. Membership
statement for the month shows a loss
of three members, total of 370 men,
bers being reported at the end of the
month.
The internal revenue report gives
for the year ending June 80, 1917, the
number of cigars withdrawn for con-
sumption as S,266, ,593, an increase
of S76,5S7, ,423 cigars over the same
period last year.
The new quarters in the old Eagles
hall are a credit to the Painters union
from a decoration and equipment
standpoint, but there was a noticeable
lack of heat at the first meeting of
the Trades Assembly, Tuesday even
ing, january l. Some one evidently
overdid Mr.. Hoover's orders in this re
spect.
Arthur Schmidt, son of Herman
Schmidt, an old-time member of this
union, was called this week to the col
ors and will leave shortly for a train
ing camp down south.
A prominent cigar dealer near the
city hall on being complimented on his
100 per cent case of label cigars re-
piled that certain prominent member
of organized labor would not come
into his place if he did not have that
kind of case. A lot of cigar stands
could be made 100 per cent union if
some of their patrons would take the
stand referred to above by this 100
per cent member of organized labor.
If that proposed $50 bachelor tax
goes into effect, George Chapeloni and
H. ]. Seifred will have no one to blame
but themselves, and it will serve them
right, too, for we know that they have
had lots of good chances for exemp-
tion preparedness.
Judah Nathan contemplated a trip
to Salt Lake City last week but the
extra attachment of war tax on the
ticket would have required him to sit
up all night en- route. Being per-
sonal friend of the late Prince of
Wales he says "cawnt see the idea,
doncher know"
Puritan Bond, Copyright, Ranger,
Best Value, Queen City Winners, Hag-
ler's Rose and High Altitude DC cigars,
altho made in Denver, are not made in
union shops and do not bear the blue
label of the Cigarmakers.
Manufacturers and merchants that
are fair to union people are the ones
who deserve your patronage.
If Earl R. Hoage had not been so
slow in taking a chance on that watch
at the Label League the other night he
would have won the prize which we
carried off by getting in just ahead
of him.
Next meeting of Cigarmakers Union
will be held Tuesday evening, January
8 in hall No. 2, Club building.
Mrs. J. G. Mcdonald and G. Tripoli
are our latest members to report un-
dergoing operations for appendicitis.
Both getting along fine.
Ask for label goods every time and
if you don't get them, kick until
you do
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-01-05
Building Trades

Despite wartime economics and the
vast outlays of citizens for war con-
tributions, the value of building per
mits in Denver in 1917 was greater
than that of the preceding year, there
being an aggregate amount of $4,292,-
900 worth of building in the last
twelve months, against total of S4,-
.038,84 in 1916, gain of $3.50, ,16O.
The increase is all the more note
worthy because there was a steady in
crease thruout the year in prices of
building materials and wages of labor,
these gains ranging from so to rs and
100 per cent in many instances over
former years.
AS apartment houses are all filled,
with many applicants on the waiting
lists, the city building inspectors ex-
pect that during 1918 large number
of these structures will be built here.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-01-05
Garment Workers

For some time past there has been
a movement in progress to secure an
advance in wages for the cutters and
the members of the locals of the over
all workers of the United Garment
Workers of America. The question of
a raise was presented to the members
of the Union-M Made Garment Manufac-
turers' Association by the officials of
the United Garment Workers of
America and as a result a committee
from the Manufacturers Association
was selected to confer with a similar
committee from the United Garment
Workers of America in arranging a
wage scale that would meet the de-
mands of the union garment workers.
The meeting of the wage scale COM
mittees was held few days ago in
New York City. After. thoro dis
cussion of the question of raise from
the standpoint of the employers and
the union representatives very salts
factory conclusion was reached. The
employers recognized the necessity for
wage increase and they presented no
objection to a raise that would be fair
to the garment workers.
The outcome of the conference of
the wage scale committees was that
the following increases in wages were
secured:
The scale for cutters and appren-
tices to be advanced 50 per week.
All other week workers receive a
10 per cent increase.
international piece work scale to be
advanced 10 per cent.
These advances are to go into effect
on February / 1913, or possibly soon
er, according to a circular issued by
General Secretary B. A. Larger.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-01-05

Try a Principe de Lees cigar for IN
after-dinner smoke. Union made.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-01-05
JeOely Wokers

The recently organized Jewelry
Workers union of Denver have shown
their appreciation of the successful eff
forts put forward by Ed Anderson of
the State Federation and William G.
Thornton of the Trades Assembly in
negotiating satisfactory settlement
of their strike few weeks ago, when
union recognition and a better wage
scale was gained. Each was presented
with scarf pin and set of gold cuff
links as a Christmas present: The
links were engraved with the initials
of Anderson and Thornton.
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-01-05
Mdchinists

A joint installation of officers of
Machinists Lodge No. At, the Ladies'
Auxiliary and the Apprentice Lodge,
was held Wednesday night in Painters
Union hall, 1747 Arapahoe street.
Dancing and cards followed and the
large number present had most en-
joyable evening.
The meeting place of No. AZ has
been moved to new Painters Union
hall, 1747 Arapahoe street, each
Wednesday night as heretofore
Denver labor bulletin., 1918-01-05
Meat Cutters

Meat Cutters Union No. 634 held
its first meeting in the new quarters,
Painters Union hall, 1747 Arapahoe
street, Monday night. Several new
members were initiated, and the new
year starts off fine for No. 634, with
several added to the membership roll
Arrangements are being made for
social entertainment at the next reg
ular meeting to be participated in by
members and their families. The pro-
gram will be announced in next weeks
issue of The Bulletin.