The log cabin Democrat., 1909-10-26

10 WOrk following an agreement brought about through grievance committee headed by H. M, Fallon of Savannah, Ga; E. R. Pace, Raleigh, N C., and w. c. Bagwell of Ports mouth. According to the strikers the differences were settled in a manner satisfactory to all concerned.
 Hartford City, Ind.-There is every indication that the American Window Glass Company is preparing for long contest with the only two skilled work CTS it employs, the 300 window glass cutters and fatteners, who are on strike. No word has been received from Pittsburg which would indicate that the company proposes to accede to the demand of the workers.
 Pittsburg, Pa.-Labor day in west ern Pennsylvania presented a unique and grim anomaly. Nearly thirty thou sand men are idle as a result of strikes, lcckouts and Walkouts. The 5000 glass workers of the American Glass Company, who paralyze the glass industry throughout the coun- try; $500 unskilled and nonunion strikers of the Pressed Steel Car Com pany at Schoenville; 1S,000 organized but dissatisfied coal miners in this vicinity and 5000 union tinplate work CTS aided in making the day set apart for the workingman one to be re- membered in labor circles for years to come
 hn ,cti, ityy and finances of Austrian trade unions for the year 1908 shows that there has been diminution of the total membership amounting to 1885, which is equal to 3% per cent on the total for 1907, 501,094.
 Albany, N. Y.-A large pavilion for consulptiyes has been erected by the unions in this city and is now in op- eratiol. The unions of Rochester, Syracuse, Buffalo and other cities are also taking steps to acquire similar institutions.
 shington.-Advices from Manila indicate that the strike fever has reached the Philippines. It is said that the leaders of the strike and boy colt against the Manila street rail way and one of the commercial houses of that city have called them off Both strikes have failed from their incep- tion, but the boycott against the street car system has been partially effec- tive. The union in control of the strike has announced plans to reorgani2e along lines which will lead to greater sympathy between labor and capital. The general labor situation has i'm proved and it is doubtful if any more strikes will occur.
 Cleveland.-The newest thing in trade schools probably will be estab- lished by the structural ironworkers this winter, says Secretary Charles Smith of the union. He declared that the technical part of the trade was learned by the men at work, but that the theoretical part of the trade should be taught. He and others of tho union will urge the hiring of teacher to give instructions to the members of the union at least once a week, so that they may be better fitted for the work. Thomas Graves member of the executive committee of the union, will aid in establish ing the school.
 Chicago-The constitutionality of the ten-hour law prohibiting women in factories from working beyond that limit is attacked in a suit filed against States Attorney Wayman and State ", w. c. Ritchie & Co.,. paper box mak- CTS, and Anna Kussorow and Dora Windeguth, two of their employees, are the complainants. It is charged thg' unless overtime is permitted, the busi- ness will be ruined and the employees will suffer, for the business is such, the petitioners say, that for six months the demand exceeds the normal ca pacity of the factory. The two women aver that conditions are healthful and comfortable, and that they need tO work overtime when the opportunity offers in order to support their families.
 Pittsburg, Pa-Reports received from towns in the Pittsburg district are that 5000 men employed by the American Window Glass Company are idle as result of the strike inaugu- rated to obtain an increase in wages Notices were posted in six machine blower factories of the glass company that the plants would be closed forth with. These notices constitute all that the company officials have to say in regard to the trouble The men have asked for an advance ap- pro1imating 20 per cent, this being refused by the company.
 Stockholm.--The' labor federation has called off the general strike, which has been in progress for several weeks. This decision was the out -ome of government intervention, which was directed toward arranging settlement Of the difficulties satis- factory to Fl parties
 Lordcn, Erg-Workmen employed in the British ordnance factories have recently been negotiating with tho 'til.sh secretary of state for a pen tt01 scheme