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The Colorado statesman., 1919-08-30

gained In confident vision for the fu-
ture.
Every national and international,
every local union affiliated to the
American Federation OF Labor, has
made definite progress in securing for
its members greater advantages in
those things which are fundamental Of
betterment in all relations of life. In
some organizations the success has
been phenomenal.
Taking the labor movement as a
whole there has been greater progress
in securing the shorter workday than
in any other similar period of time.
The meaning of these victories can be
interpreted only in the light of full
understanding of the meaning of the
shorter day. The shorter workday is
something more than an economic de-
mand. 1t is demand for opportunity
for rest, recuperation ano develop
ment; things which make life more
than mere mechanical drudgery.
The Colorado statesman., 1919-08-30

John Mitchell. their purpose.
This changed public opinion has been
gradual through constant agitation,
education and organization, but 1t has
been quickened the past two years be-
cause of organized labor's prompt ac-
ceptance OF autocracy's challenge
against democratic ideals.
Organized labor has not depended
upon words to prove it's patriotism. Its
whole-hearted support of the govern
ment in the crisis of war should be
sufficient answer to any query on this
subject. This support was of the kind
that BELTS men and women imbued
with our republics ideals, and who
realize that when government that is
founded on these ideals falls the loss
is an individual one for every Ameri-
can citizen worthy of the name.
Organized labor distinguishes be-
tween q government that rests on the
whim of one man or small group of
men and government of, by and for
the people.
Our 1919 Labor day celebration fea-
lures this difference between the two
systems of government which recently
struggled for mastery. The thought
behind these systems is older than any
nation. In truth, nations are but an in
cident, but a process, in this struggle
of human liberty and advancement
versus the ancient theory of govern
ment so well Illustrated by German
junkerdom.
Organized labor is not peace move
ment. While we long for the day of
Industrial concord, when disputes be-
tween capitalists and laborers will not
longer feature our Industrial life, we
refuse to paralyze our movement by
surrendering the right to strike against
wrong when other methods fail.
The Colorado statesman., 1919-08-30
LA B Q r

Out of chaos, out of work,
| arose and did my work
While the ages changed and sped
| was toiIng for my bread.
Underneath my sturdy blows,
Forests fell and cities rose,
And the hard, reluctant soil
BIossomed richly from my toll.
Palaces and temples grand
Wrought with my cunning hand.
Rich indeed was my reward
Stunted soul, and body SCARED
With the marks of scourge and rod.
|, the tiller of the sod,
From the cradle to the grave
ShambIed through tho world-a sIaveI
Crushed and trampIed, beaten, cursed.
Serving best, but served the worst,
Starved and cheated, gouged and
spoiled,
Still ! builded, still I toiled.
undernourished, underpald
In the world myself had made.
Up from slavery I rise,
Dreams and wonder In my eyes,
After brutal ages past,
Coming to my own at last.
was sIave-but ] am freeI
was bIind-but ] can see!
l, the buiIder-l, the maker,
I, the calm tradition-breaker,
Slave and serf and cIod no longer,
Know my strength-and who is
stronger?
am done with ancient frauds
Ancient lies and ancient gods
All the sham Is overthrown,
shall take and keep my own,
Unimpassioned, unafraid,
Master of the World I've made!
BERTON BRALEY.
The Colorado statesman., 1919-08-30
Mark Of Labor,s PROGRESS.

The solid and gratifying progress of
cooperative labor organizations in the
United States was f1ttingly celebrated
last year by the dedication of the new
central building of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor in the national capi-
tai. The dedication was made by
President Wilson, after reviewing the
labor parade, and his tribute to the un-
derlying spirit of organization in labor
was cheered by men of all types and
stations in life.
The Colorado statesman., 1919-08-30
Much Cause for conqratuIatIon.

Labor day is always an inspiration
to tie organized workers Of America.
Nationally, upon this Labor day, the
workers of America have much to con-
gratulate themselves upon. The past
four years have resulted in the realiza-
tion Of labor's hopes, long deferred, In
the enactment of laws guaranteeing
the liberty of the toilers and their
right to organize for their protection
and advancement upon the economic
field.
The Colorado statesman., 1919-08-30

paraded on LABOR
day, more than
thirty years ago,
their motives were
q u e S t 1 o n e d in
m a n Y instances
a II d newspapers
gave them scant
publicity.
This year, when
the hosts Of or
ganized labor, now
numbering 3,0Oo,-
600 m e m b g r s,
march, they will
be acclaimed by
those who former
ly even denied
The Colorado statesman., 1919-08-30
American Airmen Join Poles.

.Paris.-The first unit of the Ameri-
can volunteer aviators for the Polish
army expects to leave soon to meet
he German pilots flying from the Boil
shevik army against the Poles. Major
Eauntleroy announces the name of the
squadron as the Koseiusio escadriller
after the Polish general who fought
under Washington in the entire revo-
lutionary campaign.
The Colorado statesman., 1919-08-30
Dump $1,000 Gallons Beer.

Chicago.-FOur hundred barrels, u
900 gallons of 2.75 per cent beer, man
ufactured by the Schlitz Brewing Com
pany of Milwaukee, before wartime
prohibition, were dumped into the gut
ters of North Side street by Otto X.
Fuerst, United States revenue inspec-
tor. to enable The company to recover
2,40O in taxes previously paid the
government.
The Colorado statesman., 1919-08-30
Victory by Conservation.

1t is the spirit of conservation that
has enabled American labor to achieve
in every field of endeavor results which
a year ago were regarded as impossi-
BILE. 1t is this spirit of conservation
that enabled the American people
workers and fighters welded into SOL
i'd army-to vindicate the freedom Of
men throughout the world.
The Colorado statesman., 1919-08-30

confidence in the
trade-union move
ment. There have
been tests and
crises that have
proved its funda-
mental principles;
there have been
opportunities that
have tested its
pra ii cal eff
cheney. Through
t h e m all t h g
trade-union move
ment has made
sure progress and
The Colorado statesman., 1919-08-30
Eiobteen Airplanes Finish Trip.

Mineola, n. Y.-Eighteen of the air
planes which left Roosevelt field in the
New York-Toronto derby had complet-
ed the round trip and were safely back
at Roosevelt field.
The Colorado statesman., 1919-08-30
HINES WARNS
RAIL STRIKERS
Nil AND FINE FOR ANY WHO
HOLD UP U. S. MAIL
SERVICE.
MUST RESUME DUTIES
NOTICE SERVED ON CALIFORNIA,
ARIZONA AND NEVADA BY
DIRECTOR GENERAL.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Washington, Aug. 29.-Here Is warn
ing issued by Director General Hines
to rail strikers when he told them to
go back to work or he'd fill their
places:
Any one who interferes with or inn
pedes the possession, use, operation or
control of any railroad property, or
railroad under federal control, COM
mits an offense against the United
States, punishable by fine and impris-
onment, and will be arrested and pros
ecuted.
Any one who obstructs or attacks
persons assisting or endeavoring to as
sist in the possession, use, operation
or control of any railroad under fed
eral control, will be guilty of the Of
fense described and will be dealt with
accordingly.
Any one who obstructs or retards the
passage of the mail or any vehicle or
person carrying the same likewise COM
mits an offense against the United
States, punishable by fine and impris-
onment, and will be arrested and pros
ecuted.
The Colorado statesman., 1919-08-30

ashington.-Director General Hines
has served notice on public officers,
railroad officers and employees and cit
liens generally in California, Arizona
and Nevada" that the railroad admin
istration would undertake to restore
fun railroad service in those states and
that all striking employees who do not
return to work will find their places
filled"
This action, coming after the an
nouncement by the four brotherhood
chiefs that the brotherhoods would
assist the Railroad Administration
in operating the lines if the illegal
strike was not terminated, is the
most drastic ever taken by the gov
ernment in labor controversy.
AT the Railroad Administration Di-
rector General Hines made public the
following:
."To public officers, railroad Off
GERS and employees, and citizens gen.
orally in California, Arizona and
Nevada:
asA strike is in progress on the part
of the train and enginemen and yard
men on the steam railroads being op-
Grated by the United States govern
ments in parts of California, Arizona
and Nevada. This strike began at
Los Angeles purely as a sympathetic
strike on account of a controversy be-
tween the Pacific Electric Railway
Company and certain employees OF
fhat cOmpany
"The property of that company is
not in the possession or control of the
United States government. The strike
of the employees of the steam railroads
was entered upon without any griev-
ance being presented or alleged. The
strike was and is violation of the
agreements between the striking EN-
ployes and the steam railroads upon
which they worked, and also of the
national agreement between the United
States Railroad Administration and
the chief executives of the organiza-
tons to which the strikers belong,
such national agreement providing for
the adjustment of all causes of COM
plants in an orderly manner without
suspension of work.
The Colorado statesman., 1919-08-30
ARE PATRIOTS ALL
Trade Unionists Have Proved
Worthy of High Position
They Occupy.

When the comparatively few trade
unionists of our various communities
The Colorado statesman., 1919-08-30
PASSED ALL TESTS
Organized Workers of America
Properly Proud of Labor
Organizations.

Labor day, 1919, brings to the work
ers of America the right to cheer and
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-30
THE WORLD OUTLOOK


With the treaty with Germany signed
virtual halt in the activities the conference Treaties
Austria Hungary and Bulgaria to be completed and adjust
men the future status Turkey be made
It is expected the peacemakng machinery will be operating only
through which
lens before the allies and preparing reports which the conference
will
President Wilson his America Premier Lloyd George
other leading
ference have left Paris temporarily or the delegation
Bliss capital
pa German delegates will leave Versailles Germany
Within the allies will submit the
list who charged with responsibility
alleged
In this connection Theobad Behmann olwg
chancellor
allies
chancellor
responsibility his ncumbency
the blame the political the
the little
mind of the people generally
during
assumed threatening The railroad which
virtually traffic Berlin
throughout country settled
Hamburg, where there
fortnight have withdrawn from that city left
OF the provisional government that established by the
radicals This retirement however maybe only temporary later
Hamburg be made to the former
hories to their posts. IA
In Bresau there is situation that serious
the moment at least Martial law has been proclaimed there after
who have taken railway
station from the strikers 8
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-30
No Room, And Bath
WIZ Greet Leech
At Hotel de PERU

Here's bad news for Edward r
beech. editor OF the Memphis Press.
Leech vii not get a room with bath
when he leaves his jefferson avenue
otfice for Today summer vacation at
the Hotel de Perry sometimes yulRarIv
known as the Shelby county jail,
~, me vacation viii not be voluntary
The supreme court Of Tennessee SaturI
day affirmed the sentence OF 10 days
IN jail and a fine Of $50 imposed on
Leech for contempt Of court, He will
not start his vacation, however, until
the procedendo in the case is sent to
Memphis by the clerk Of the supreme
court. This may be 20 or more days.
Leech was cited for contempt OF
court because OF the publication Of an
editorial entitled, THE Shame Of II
AN published at time when Chan
a Shelby county election commission
wrangle. Leech was tried for contempt
OF court and sentence was passed He
appealed TO the supreme court.
The writer has been in the Shelby
county 1ail-~not as prisoner, but as
visitor-in the hot months OF the
summer. He knows Eddie Leech. He
also knows toO The supreme court OF
Tennessee. He wouldn't send even a
newspaper man to the Jail in the hot
months, Neither would he write any
thing about the supreme court being
inconsiderate for affirming any mans
jail sentence in the summer time. He
likes Leech. but not we'll enough 10
want to be guest at Leech's vacation
hotel Yet he saw Sheriff o. n. Perry
Monday and requested as favor that
lseech be given an outside room with
bath
The appeal did no good, however
Leech viii get no room with bath. II
isn't that Sheriff Perry wants to be
hard on Leech, He explained his re.
fusal In satisfactory manner when
he said
son. | can't give Leech room with
bath, for the reason that haven't got
any such animal in the Jail"
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-30

socialist parade reached the cliffs over-
looking the harbor.
This "a America" were the presi-
dents words as he shook hands with
Capt. Edward McCauley, aboard the
George Washington The president and
Mrs. Wilson retired to their staterooms
as the engines and machinery began i0
roar and final orders were given.
Luncheon was served at o'clock and
the meal had Just been completed when
the George Washington began 10 make
headsNay aut hk the hRFborls The baffler
ship Oklahoma led the way The de-
stroyefs Woolsey and, TAfbelt were on
the port and stArboard sides, while the
Wickes And Yarnell brought up the
rear. sessssl
AS the transport moved out, the
president appeared on the bridge wear
ing cap. Rear Admiral Grayson, his
physician, stood nearby, The president
was silent as he gazed at the disappear
ing shores Of France.
The weather was perfect and there
was scarcely a ripple on the ocean as
the George Washington emerged from
the Brest roads into the Atlantic. The
French destroyers Fanion and Carauois
escorted the presidential squadron to
the Ushant light. After saluting with
their sirens and guns the French war
ships returned to Brest.
As the George Washington disap-
peared in the summer haze, the presi-
dent stood on the bridge waving fare
we'll answer to the salute from the
French warships.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-30

The casualties occurred as q rReut
Of the exchange of shots hetween
American military and naval police ana
French sailors
The trouble began, according 70 avail
able accounts, when ar American naNai
officer, who Ii said 10 have been drink
ing heavily. tore down French Rag
and tramplcd on H. A crowd ot French
men attacked tho officer and II Is SAID,
kicked and beat him until he was un-
conscious
Americans who we're not aware Of
the cause of tho fight, went TO the aid
OF the naval officer The fight then
becRme general A mob OF French
civilians and soldiers and sailors at
tempted tn rush the Hotel ModeFne
where American officers were quar-.
tered rhey burned a sentry box ana
threw stones at Americans In uniform
wherevrl they found them The Amer
leans II IL said. retaliated,
4 company Of marines was hurriAN
to tho scene and soon restored oE@Sf:
Admiral Henri Salanu, tho French ylAval
commander at Brcst, ordered tfe ma
rlnes to return to their barracks As
the marines marched back to their
quarters, Il Ia declared, they were pur.
sued by mob throwing stones and
bricks
Tho city In oulet today.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-30
REPORT
ON TAX RATE HAS
BEEN COMPLETED
Will Be Handed to City Com
mission at Session Tuesday
Afternoon-MakeS Many
Recommendations.

The report Of the special tax rate
committee, upon which work has been
In progress for the past four weeks, will
be handed 70 the city commissioners at
the regular session Tuesday afternoon
The tax rate ordinance, fixing the
total city rate at s2.20, was published
Monday afternoon as set for final pas
sage, but It will be postponed for an
other week, and possibly, II the mem
bers of the city commission are suf-
ficiently impressed with the recon-
mendations made In the tax rate report,
1t may be amended so as TO reduce the
proposed rate.
The investigation made BY the sub
committee. Of which ]. M Dean. presi-
dent OF the Memphis Real Estate assoc
citation, Is chairman, has been the most
thorough possible to make within the
limited time given to II. The report
OF the auditors, on which the recon-
mendatfons OF the committee are based,
will be submitted, together with the re-
port Of the committee,
No advance Information has been
given, but members of the committee
are confident that II their suggestions
are followed. the rate certainly can be
kept at not more than 50. They will
recommend a general pruning OF the
number OF employees in nearly every de-
partment except the fire and police
departments, and VIII make q number
of suggestions as to the latter depart
ment. 6.
Members OF the committee besides
Mr., Dean are w. H. Reid, D. B. Far
gason. c., c. Hanson. and J, M. Goff.
They were appointed after, a general
meeting, at which representatives from
the Chamber Of Commerce, the Cotton
exchange, the Merchants exchange, the
Building Contractors association and
nearly. 80 other commercial and civic
organizations were present.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-30
LAW ENOUGH ON
BOOKS TO KEEP
COUNTRY DRY
Sentiment for More Drastic
Legislation to Enforce War
time Act Loses Ground In
: Congress.
DEM0BlL lZATI0N IS
BIGGEST PROBLEM
Attorney-G and Not
War Department Win Be
the Judge, Military Experts
Say--Wet Spots Plan Orgies

WASHINGTON, June s0,--war time
prohibition, effective at midnight, will
be strictly enforced by the department
OF justice insofar as existing machinery
can function to that end
II was said at the department to-
day that open violation OF the law.
threatened in New York and other
cities, would be promptly dealt with by
federal agents. Whether the depart
ments present force will be able TO
break up secret traffic remains to be
seen, but in this connection officials
pointed out that the increased appro-
priation asked Of congress for the gen.
eral law enforcement would permit Of
q considerable enlargement OF the de-
paFtnnefit's forces
Beer containing tx per cent OF alco-
hol Is regarded by justice officials as
intpxicating and persons who undertake
It's sale viii be arrested, II was said
suit brought in Baltimore to have the
eesirts determine whether such beer is
ihtoxicating within the meaning OF the
IlaW iS TO come to trial tomorrow, but
1t is expected that before final judg.
iiaRnt Is entered congress will have spe-
Hlfically fixed in the enlargement law
Hhs amount Of alcohol which beverages
In the opinion of department Of Jus
s fficial N and many members OF
4 &UhsresS war time pf1liYEi ition will have
no effect on the Reed amendment pro-
hibitihg the trapsportation OF fntoxt-
cants into territory where its manufao-
ture and sale Is forbidden by local law.
lnfofnation has reached the depart
ment that many persons living in dry
territory have stored quantities OF
liquor in wet" cities with view to
transporting 1t after today, but en-
forcernent Of the Reed amendment will
in no wise be relaxed
Believe Laws Enough.
While President Wilson'S announce
ment last night that he would not lift
the ban on wartime prohibition until
the army was demobilized provoked a
storm of varying comment in congress
sional circles, there are no indications
of any concerted move to obtain imme-
date consideration by the house of en-
forcement legislation.
Indeed, the general view was that
Continued on Page .. Column 81
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-30
G.. Of C.'President
And Banker SdUed
In Auto Accident

In an accident which sent their auto
mobile hurtliug down 4 tesattoot selHr
hankment and turned r. en- ON q. sue
w, n FitzhuEh ptesldetit % the thAn-
her oi Cnnnerce. aud ID nj. Armstreng,
ylce-presiNent of the Commercial Trust
& Savings hank, nnlraculousy escapeu
serious injury SUNDAY afternoon about
etsO O'clock. Mr. Fitzhugh was driv-
inv Mr. Armstrong out TO his fern tor
dinner. when The car ieApod into the
ditch three miles this side o. Collier
VILE
V, n. McGhee. who was driving tho
car which struck Mr., FitEhugh's coupe
from behind, also had a narrow escape.
His oar ran or the opposite eide ot
the road and turned completely over,
yet he received no injury
when Mr.. Fitzhugh and Mr, Arm
strong had crawied out OF Their ear
they walked aero@ the road aud saw
tho wheels Of AftGhee'H car tpinhsng
IN the air. McUheA appeared toA pe
dead, hut soon began "a move about
and crawled out OF the~oar
According to Mr.. FitxhuEh, Mnahets
car struck his coupe while trying 70
pass him on the road
Mr. Fitzhugh and Mr., Armstrong were
bruised somewhat but both were at
their offices Monday morning.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-30
KEEP ARMY'S EYE
ON HUMBLED HUN

CoBLENZ, June 30. (By the Associ-
ated Press. 1.-The rules and regula-
tions issued by the authorities of the
army Of occupation soon after entering
Germany last December will continue
in effect indefinitely, according to an
announcement at Third army head
quarters today. Lieut.. Gen. Hunter
Liggett sent word today to the over
president OF the Rhine province, in
structing him to notify burgomasters
and other officials of the various dis
tricts in the American zone to caution
civilians that none of the army regula-
tions has as yet been cancelled.
This action was taken as a precau-
ton, many civilians appearing to take
1t for granted that the army regulations
had been automatically annulled by the
signing Of the peace treaty. The regu-
lations will stand until further orders
are issued either by general American
headquarters or the interallied Rhine
land commission.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-30
Public Refuses To
Forget Its Duty To
Brinkley's Family

The fund for the widow and children
Of the late Serat. John G. srinkley con-
tinues to grow. The memory Of the oft
Ger who gave his life to the protection
Of the people Is stiil fresh In the hearts
Of the people.
With his contribution TO the fund Or.
Lee A. Stone wrote: "John Brinkley's
death vas great shock to me. | al
ways regarded him as my personal
friend and II was my conviction that
Memphis had few men on her police
force who were as competent and con-
scieptious as he was.
az hope that the citizens OF Mem
pills will count II privilege to sub
scribe to fund that will look to the
caring OF the widow and children OF
man who died In the performance Of
his duty. Memphis owes much to the
memory Of John G. 5rinkley."
Those who wish to contribute to this
fund may send checks to the John G.
5rinkley Fund, In care Of The News
Sclmltar.
Contributions thus far received are
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-06-30
Auto Does FlipflOp
But DriUer Under 1t
Keeps On Smoking

That whore there is smoke there Is
not always fire, was proven Sunday
morning by an automobile accident, that
also exhibited the fact that it requires
more than dropping an automobile on
negro's head to do him serious harm
On his way to answer trouble call
Will Johnson, negro helper, employed
at the Vorder- Bruegge Auto company,
66 South Cooper street, at $3.50 o'clock
Sunday morning was whizzing along
Madison avenue Near Morrison street,
with pop, both tires OF the front
wheels blew out, With flip like a
circus acrobat. the automobile turned
over and landed bottom up.
The crash attracted the crew and
passengers of street car and many
neighbors. Smoke puffed from under
the automobile and some one cried out
that a man was being burned to death
underneath.
The automobile was righted. There
was johnson flattened to the roadway
but unhurt The smoke came from a
cigar he was smoking when the turn
over occurred and on which he had
never missed a Duff