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The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-06-10
BUILDING TRADES At
WINNIPEG DISTURBED
Lathers, Electrical Workers
and Plumbers are Involved
in Strikes.
Unions Are in Good Shape But
Trouble May Spread to
Other Trades.


pears to be good reason for the uneasi-
ness that undoubtedly exists in the
building trades of this city. Up to the
end of May the only union which had
any dispute on it's hands was the lath-
ers, but the 1st Of June added two
more to the number, viz. the electrical
workers and the plumbers. In each
case the real cause Of the trouble Is
doubtless the sliding scales. The en-
ployers seem to have contracted the
habit of escaping the payment of the
union wage by taking on men who
would take the lowest figure Of the
sliding scale. in reality the probation
ers' rate. This was made exceptional
ly easy by reason of the large number
of men there are in the city and con-
stantly arriving. Everything has been
tending to actually reduce wages.
while the necessity for more wages to
meet the demands Of ever increasing
prices has constantly grown.
That Is about the industrial position
today
The Electrical Workers..
The strike of the electrical workers
is confined to Electrical Workers
union No. 1866 composed of inside work.
ers The outside, or wire men, have
a separate organization. Ninety days
ago No. 166 sent copies of draft
agreement to all employers in the city
with request for conference and con-
sideration of new terms to go into ef-
feet on June 1st. One of the changes
proposed was the increase of the rate
to 40 cents per hour for men who had
proved their competency by holding
situations for three years or more
AS 1T is not unusual in such cases
In some trades, the overtures were re-
ceived with chilling silence. When the
union met at the date Of the expiry Of
the old agreement it was found that
no response or acknowledgment had
been made, and it voted unanimously
not to go to work on the morning Of
June 1st.
AS reported to the Trades Council by
a representative of the union a few of
the firms accepted the agreement and
their men returned to work on Thurs
day, but the big concerns SO far have
made .ssaoyeaonea-s 49, le~,atlfers
The electric workers are affiliated
with the Buildings Trades council.
The Plumbers.
The plumbers are very reticent about
the details of the little furry that is at
present agitating them. Their agree
ment does not run out. until the end of
June. and this fact lends strength to
the probability that the present situ-
alton IS due to MISUNDERSTANDING q
with some Of the employers.
The Lathers.
There is nothing fresh to report in
the lathers' situation. There are more
men at work, and at the increased
scale, than usual at this time of the
year. AS number Of the big buildings
are reaching the lathing stage it is
evident that the test of the strike has
yet to come. On contracts that have
been estimated on the increased scale
1t is expected that satisfactory agree
ments will soon be made.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-06-10

and bnilding trades. In this way he
expects to. become familiar with con-
ditions in the state at large, and after
the convention closes will visit various
places outside the Twin Cities.
In the performance of his duties as
organizer, Mr.. Murray has travelled ex-
tensively. He reports that in the east
conditions in the building trades are
very favorable and work plentiful.
Agreements are becoming more gen.
eral in all parts of the country" he
says, "and unions are gaining, partic-
ularly in the eastern and middle states.
The membership Of the Brotherhood is
now $4,000, all in good standing. An
other thing which indicates a better
understanding is the fact that agree
ments are being entered into between
the auni0as and employers which pro-
vide that only material manufactured
under union conditions will be han
died.. Such compact was recently
made in New York. This has knocked
the open shop completely out, and
unions of the brotherhood regard this
obstacle to .unionism as out Of the way
entirely. In Massachusetts,, Rhode
Island ana Connecticut, the Interstate
Builders and Contractors: association.
which has been making an effort to
enforce open shop methods in their ter
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-06-10
WISCONSIN LAbbR. Gan
NOT SUPPORT TREASON.
Federation Of Labor Denoun-
ces Proposed Industrial
Union at Chicago. y
Disruptive Scheme Of Rebels Is
Laid Bare by Recent
State Convention.

Milwaukee, Wis, June S.-The Wis
consin State Federation Of Labor has.
taken official cognizance of the exis-5
tence of the movement to form an In.
dustrial Labor union, which is sched-.
uled to meet In Chicago on Iuesday.
June 27. 1t has come out with circu-s
lar bitterly attacking the proposed or:
eanization as being inimical to the In
terests of organized labor and threat
eninr destruction to the entire labor
movement. The circular. which has
been issued to the unions of this state.
warning them against joining the new "
movement is as follows: " 3 s&..zss==ss : = z5s=s3
To Affiliated Unions and ALI Organ
ICED Workers Of Wisconsin-0reeting
Whereas, The remnants Of the now
nearly defunct American Labor union,.
q dual organization in the Wsstern
states to tho American Federation OF.
Labor. together. with . number Of fndi-:
.viduals practically unknown 70 the Ia
Dor movem mt, have issued . call Tor g:
convention to bs held in Chicago juno
II, 1906, for the purpose Of oFganizing
another dual and antagonisttc labor or.
ganixation. E ss
The past history Of the American
L.bor union movement recalls 70 mind
the bitter rivalry between unions atfil-ss
lated with 1t and those affiliated with.
the American Federation of Labor.
causing hatred and strife among the
wage-workers whsrs peace and har-
mony should have prevailed. 8
Thtl new labor movement II encour-
aged by that arch disturbsr. nanisl Do
Leon. OF the Goctaliat Trades and La
Ibor alliance, whoss disrSputable lights
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-06-10
FLOUR CITY BUILDING
TRADES GET TOGETHER
Carpenters General Organizer
Fixing Up Differences in
Minneapolis.
Organizer Murray Will Spend
Several Weeks in State for
Union Labor.

Minneapolis. June 8.-George r. Mur-
ray, general organizer for the Brother
hood Of. Carpenters, who has been in
the Twin cities for the past two weeks
doing work for his international, will
remain here for six weeks more. He
has been engaged in lining up the un-
organized workmen in crafts which are
part of the building trades, and says
he is meeting with success.
Mr.. Murray will attend the meeting
of the State Federation Of Labor at
Brainerd on the 18th instant, in order
to come personally in contact with the
delegates Of the woodworking crafts
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-06-10
milwaukee brewers
SETTLE WITH LABOR
Pabst Brewing Company Ad-
justs All Differences With
Carpenters Union.
Union Makes Concessions Re-
lative to Woodworkers
in BreWeries.

Milwaukee, Wis.,, June 8.-The car-
penters' strike of the Milwaukee Brew
ers' association has been settled. The
men, to the number of nearly $50, have
been on strike nearly two months. The
trouble arose when the carpenters at
the Pabst and Miller breweries were
called out on the charge that some Of
their work was being done by wood
workers. This controversy over the
jurisdiction Of the two unions has
worked itself out satisfactorily for the
time beipg, and the carpenters have
agreed to return to work at the old
wage scale, with minimum wages Of
IS cents an hour, and a working day
of hours, or 48 hours in a working
week. 20
The settlement was reached after the {
labor committee of the Brewers asso-
citation and the committee from the
carpenters union had been. in session
nearly four hours. No contract was
signed by either side. the men agree
Ing to work on written memorandums
of the wage scale. to be paid, and the
agreement to run until May 10, 1906.
On the subject of the jurisdiction Of
the carpenters over the work done by
the woodworkers at the time of the
strike the carpenters made concessions.
BY the terms of the agreement the
brewers shall be allowed to have this
work done in shops outside the brew
cry, where Woodworkers are employed.
BY this clause in the agreement the
brewers find it unnecessary to take up
the matter of a settlement with the
woodworkers, most Of whom are em-
ployed in the shops where the work
will be done. These shops have been
unionized thoroughly, so that all of the
brewers work will be done by union
men.
The executive council of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor will meet
June 20, and at that time the whole
matter of the Jurisdiction Of the two
unions will be settled once and for
ALL 1t is believed that the settlement
reached yesterday is the result of con-
ferences known to have beeen held
by members Of the Brewers associa-
tion with the high officials in the
American Federation Of Labor. who
told the brewers just whore they stso1s
IN the matter: p s5s assss
The settlement of the &carpenters.ss
trouble seems to have made unneces-
sary the report Of the special committee
appointed to investigate the difficulty.
1t is understood, however, that the COM
mittee will report at the next meeting
of the Federated Trades Council. It
has received all outside testimony In
-
port. The settlement Of the coopers
strike and the electrical workers griev-
ances In the breweries narrowed the
work to be done down to the carpen-
ters' fight with the woodworkers, and
as thd agreement does away with this
latter trouble for the time being 1t IS
hard to see just what Ia left for the
committee aside from a perfunctory re-
port, which may be received and con-
Cured in by the council.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-06-10
GOMPERS At DENVER
ON DECORATION DAY
Worlds Greatest Labor Lead
er Speaks at the Tomb Of
the Late Myron Reed.
Denver Unions Pay Fitting
Tribute to Memory Of Great
Preacher Champion.

Denver, Colo. June S.-Denver unions
turned out en- masse on Memorial day
to pay tribute to the memory of the
Rev. Myron w. Reed, the great
preacher-labor advocate. The speech of
the day was delivered by Samuel
Gompers, president of the American
Federation Of Labor.
President Gompers at the grave Of
Myron Reed:
One more milestone In labor's pro-
gress was passed when Decoration Day
led the hosts Of organized labor to the
grave Of Myron Reed, there to honor
Continued on page four.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-06-10

WHY'S 1t that our legislators, instead
Of coming to the halls Of congress to
represent the people and further their
interests, too often come as the repre-
sentatives Of the corporations. with
which they are personally connected?
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-06-10
MINNESOTA LABOR MOVEMENT TO GET
AN IMPETUS From NEXT WEEKS MEETING

GRAFTON will undoubtedly get new life
cause in this state have long ago rec
ognized what the Federation was cap
able Of doing for union labor in this
state, and they have ever given it
their support. Since its. organization
unions have been started in fifteen
cities outside of Duluth, st. Paul and
Minneapolis. Were It not for the par
ttal suspension of Industry last year
there would have been at least
twenty-five cities represented at this
convention.
Tho Federation has played an i'm
portant part III the history of this
state since its organization fifteen
years ago. Through its efforts the
Bureau OF Labor. the best institution
Of its kind in America, was organized.
In after years one lie Grand Powers,
a former preacher, attempted to turn
the labor department Of this state into
political machine. The State FEEDER
alton filed charges against him, and
conclusivcly proved his guilt. He was
only saved by the machinery of his
party. Since then the Bureau Of La
Dor has been conducted in the interest
of labor, and under the: direction Of
such able labor men as Martin Nc
Hale, John O'Donnell and the present
incumbent, w. w. .(Billy) Williams.
Organized labor of Minnesota can
thank the State Federation of Labor
for the security of the Bureau of La
bor
It's attempt to remedy the prison Ia
Dor evil has been part Of the life work
Of the Federation. while but little
progress has. been made Of, late, yet
through the influence Of the Fedora
tion a spread of the evil has been pre-
vented.
1t is rather difficult for any person
to make forecast of the work of the
coming convention. Every matter is
brought before the convention in an
informal manner, and no one can tell
what the outcome will be. But it Is
are tired Of shabby treatment from the
State Legislature. They have appealed
and petitioned the law making body
Of this commonwealth for remedial
legislation, and their petitions have
been spurned.
If the Labor World mistakes not
something decisive will be done at the
convention. In all probability a.
scheme will be worked out so that
candidates fresh from the ranks will
be put in the field in several of the
easy legislative districts in the state.
It is hoped that If a half dozen honest
and capable la bor men are elected
a.l,sss1 to seall
feeognit abor measures.
sons slhIngs that has not been enjoyed
since the old Populist days when most
Of on best factory and labor laws
Were passed.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-06-10

Continued on page four.
The labor world. [volume] (Duluth, Minn.) 1896-current, 1905-06-10

scentinusd on page four.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-22
SUICIDE OF GRISCOM
YOUNG PHILADELPHIAN JUMPS
 OVERBOARD FROM STEAMERI
He Was Supposed to Have Been in Eu- rope, Where 1t Was Said He Had Gone in m ElOpe-
 meut

New York, March 21.-Andrew M. Griscom, of Philadelphia. who disap- peared from Philadelphia several weeks ago and was supposed to be in Europe committed suicide on March 19, by jumping overheard at sea from the steamer Minnetonka from London for this city. It is supposed that he was temporarily unbalanced mentally.
 When MT. Griscom disappeared from Philadelphia, where he Is prominently known, 1t was reported he had eloped with a young woman and that both of them had gone to Europe. Griscoms s mother. however, denied 1t. News of his suicide was made public when the Minnetonka reached this port.
 At the cry of man overheard" the ship was stopped, boat was lowered and search from Griscom was kept up for more than an hour.
 Griscom boarded the boat on March g, on the day she sailed. He had in- tended to sail on the Minnehaha, which arrived last week, but did not do so, though his name was on the passenger list. On the Minnetonka he occupied Room 37, which was an inside room He had no effects except a small port manteau. This was noticeably new and had evidently been purchased in Lon don. He did not appear moody on the DOal, anu spent UlOSl Ol HIS tune, dS did the other passengers. either on deck or in the smoking room. He seldom talked to any one. Most of the time he was reading. The officers of the ship said they believe his death was acci- dental. They did not think he jumped from the boat deliberately. Griscom was unaccompanied. the other berth in his stateroom having been unoccupied It was said by some of the passengers that when he went overheard he grasp ed the log line and chung to 1t until his hands were cut by the blades of the log before he released his hold.
 William A. Griscom, the young mans father. and his two daughters, were at the pier to await the arrival of the Minnetonka. When Superintendent Jones of the pier learned of their ar rival he asked MT. Griscom to go around to the offices of the Mercantile Marine Company, where an official broke to him the news of his sons death.
 Gt was learned that in the portman- teau left in Griscom's room were found some cheap clothing and a cattleman's ticket for the steamship Mesabia which sailed from this port on February IL It is presumed that Griscom went abroad in that manner Two cable grams to him from his father were also found which told him that a Lon don banking house would supply him with credit and give him his passage and for him to aply to them.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-22
U. D. c. DELEGATES.
Union Springs Chapter Selects Repre-
 sentatIYeN to Convention,

sentatIves to Convention.
 Union Springs. March 21.-(Special) The regular monthly meeting of the U. D. c. was held few days since with Mrs. J. G. McAndrew. at which time delegates to the State convention, which convenes in Mobile in May, were elected as follows: Mrs. T. U. Baskin, Mrs. W. A. Reynolds; alternates, Mrs. w. T. Stakeley, Mrs. D. J. Paulk.
 MT. w. H. Echols. who has been the guest of his daughter. Mrs. Grady, has returned to his home in Tuskegee.
 Captain Ed Napier has received news of the death of his sister in Jaw, Mrs. E. T. Napier, at Macon, Ga. Mrs Ma pier formerly lived here and has many friends who regret to know of her death.
 A few days since MT Hugh Moore was brought home by his comrade, Walter Curry, from the Marion Mill tary Institute, at Marion, quite sick. Since his arrival here he has suffered two hemorrhages and his condition IS serious.
 The home of Mrs. A. M. Curry is be- ing remodeled.
 The little son of MT and Mrs. R. J. Lawrence happened to a painful acci- dent yesterday. He stepped upon piece of glass, cutting his foot so deep that several stitches had to be taken to close the wound.
 Mrs. Penick, mother of County Com missioner J. P. Penick, died at her home at Three Notch, this county. last night. The funeral occurred today.
 Rev. R. L. Bell. of this place, has been invited to deliver the address on Memorial Day at Scotland, in this coun- ty. These exercises will be under the auspices of the Frank McMurray Chap ter, Children of the Confederacy. A treat is in store for those who hear MT
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-22
lNFIELD FORWARDED
BUT CHARLIE SCHWARTZ PLAYED s THE GAME.
White Sox Walked Away With 0'Brien's Pretxels, the Visitors
 Doing Some Amazingly | Good Stick Work.

Whether it was the result of the terrific bombardment- of the Chicago White Sox or not it looked suspicious ly like the Pretzel infield was on the
 A foggy air lowered over that devot- ed infield, at once the hope and pride of local fans, but the dark brown pail was shattered by the darting rays of work of Charlie Schwartz. The hard working field captain of the Pretzels played grand game of baseball. He was in the game and on the jump ev- cry second of the ninety minutes, not only with fast stops. pick-ups and throws, but encouraging and infusing life into the outfit with his never mind-that-one-get him next time" Is as good bit lopsided, the fans were more encouraged with the work of the Pretzels than has been the case this spring.
 The most gratifying thing about the game was the way that the locals are getting their eyes on the ball. Pat Millerick was the bright particular star in this respect. the big Pretzels bagger and single. Dominick Null laney was in the swatting game him self. his two-bagger in the second in- niUE helping over the first two runs. for the first baseman and he handled himself in a way that brought smiles to the lips of the rooters. He accepted fourteen chances perfectly.
 was little off in his pitching. His control was not up to the past few games he has pitched and while he had three assists he was slow on one oc- he should easily have gotten the run ner. He should have scored from third base in the second inning before Mil lerick's hit brought him in. Mullaney .A@ path to second trying to draw throw and let Gardner score. Of course It would have taken a lively sprint down the line from third base, and while IL it could have been made. Everything Is crude yet, however, the team not having had a chance to be drilled In signals. and base-running, and these criticisms are meant not as roast but to point out holes that need plug
 With no practice at all. the team never even having played together. the Pretzels have demonstrated m these exhibition games that they are going to play some fast ball this sum mer, and the result Is gratifying to tn" local fans.
 Barry. did not get in the game yes. so terday., but he will probably go in the outfield today, the last game with the White Sox.
 The stickwork of the American rain of hits resembling a continuous performance. Green got three-bag- ger and a couple of two-baggers. Cal. iahan, Tannehill and Sullivan handled playing first for them this year and promises to cause a marked change m the work this summer.
 After the game today the Chicagos uill po tos Birmingham, where they will play tomorrow and possibly Frl- day The PretZels have off days Thursday and Friday, playing the Au- burn team Saturday.
 Birmingham terms and all that re- mains to complete the deal IS the Lynch matter. which Manager OBrlen will settle today.
 yesterday's score was:
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-22
The GrImth Fiasc6.

Howard Griffith the New Jersey at torney is trying to get the Southern League in line with his rule or ruin" policy.
 He sent a telegram to the Montgom- cry club yesterday morning asking its support Major E. E. Winterss an- swered him saying that the Montgom- cry club had so much confidence in Judge KavanauRh that anything he did would be upheld.
 Judge Kavanaugh is against Griffith's scheme. his policy being outlined in The Sporting News's interview published in The Advertiser a few days ago. Judgn Kavanaugh takes the view that 1t Is far better for the Southern and other minor leagues 10 remain as they have been rather than commit suicide by the absurd war thaa Griffith is trying to force.
 It was a huge mistake in allowing Griffith to represent the minors at the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1905-03-22
CRUSHED BY HANDCAR.
William YoungblOOd's Injuries Are Prob
 ably Fatal

Gadsden. March 21.-(Special) )-william Youngblood was badly crushed by being run over by a handcar near Moragne's mill, on the Nashville, Chattanooga & St Louis railroad Monday morning. Youngblood work ed with the section crew and was on the car with eight other men. together with a barrel of flour. He on the lookout for q train as the car went around curve and was nearing the Louisville & Nashville cross ing, and was holding onto the car with a gloved hand when the glove slipped and he was thrown under the car. which ran over him and his body was badly crushed and bruised. Youngblood picked up by his companions and taken home. and medical service given. He is a young man, about 23 years old. and it Is thought that his wounds will prove fatal.
 The bankrupt stock of the wholesale firm of s. w. Riddle & Company, who failed sev- eral weeks ago for about $4s.O00, together with the store building. was sold Monday at noon by the receiver. L. L. Herzberg, under order of the court There were quite a mum Der of bidders. but T. S. Kyle, of Gadsden. bid in the stock and store for Sl6.550. One of the hardest rains of the season fell here Monday afternoon about o'clock and streets and sidewalks were flooded, while the small streams rose rapidly. some