Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-05-23

union in Germany has now a member ship of 60,000. This represents about 25 per cent of the men employed in the trade, but 40 per cent to 45 per cent of carpenters are at work in the villages and small towns of the eoun- try districts, where organization is difficult. In the towns and large cities the trade is very strongly or ganized and is preparing for the ex- piration of the pending agreement, so as to be in good position to fight for improved conditions.
 Boston.-The Massachusetts State Branch A. F. of L., executive board has indorsed the strike of the Boston longshoremen, who are not affiliated with the A. F. of L., and has given them credentials to be used in secur- ing trade and financial assistance, If desired. The longshoremen have not availed themselves of the proffer as yet, but are acting with the A. F. of l.. officials in all matters connected with the strike.
 Charleston, W. Va.-The West Vir- 1<eSDOA -N preparing to make determined fight for labor legislation before the next session of the legislature. Local unions throughout the state are con- ing into the State Federation, a gen eral organizing campaign being in progress. The most successful year in the history of organized labor in West Virginia is predicted.
 on.-Wood, Wire and Metal Lathers' union removed it's members who were employed on the three big Fuller. Construction Company, jobs in this city, owing to a jurisdiction grievance with .thes iron; workers. There were e4t men called out. 1t is stated that unless the .matter5is speed fny adjusted the strike will extend to work being done by the firm in other cities. {, .If5, sf@:+S:s. .ti,E5 :'s $>*s i Melbourne, Australia. The govern n1ent of South: astfalia has carriads with .slnanimity an act, coming, into into force June 1, 1912,, providing that boots and shoes shall be stamped with the name of the material used in their manufacture if other than leath- CT, also the place of origin, which IS to apply to imported as we'll as do domestic footwear.
 Boston-Charlestown Navy Yard Federated Trades Council has issued 8 long statement as to why the navy yard should not be abolished, and 1t states that Governor Floss and Mayor Fitzgerald have promised all the as- sistance they can give to prevent such suggestion being carried out by the Navy Department.
 San Francisco, Cal. - Business Agent Hurst of the AntiiJapanese Laundry league, says the white pa .tronage in the Japanese launories has fallen off 65 per cent, due to per sistent argument with white patrons, and evidence that ninety per cent. or the money paid to Japanese goes to Japan.
 Chicago.-The Journeymen Stone Cutters association reports that dur ing last year 66 local branches were successful in securing a material in crease in wages, the total increase agsregating close to $300,000. In ad- dition to this, "A new locals have been added to the association.
 shington-Upward of 10000 workmen are killed and 100000 in iured in industrial accidents in the United States every year. Besides, 5000 900 or more are i'll annually from nreyentable causes, with resulting loss in wage-earning efficiency of about $400,0Oo,000.
 Washington-Samuel Gompers says that in the cigar-making industry the average life of union men has been in- creased 16 years since the eight-hour day was established. Tuberculosis as 9 cause of death has been reduced from 50 to 19 per cent
 San Francisco.-There are now Tn the hands of various architects or ders to draw plans for new buildings which amount in the aggregate to SS,- 2s4 700, or, $3,000.000 more than was contracted for at the same period last year.
 London, England.-The British La bor party has decided to commence tho publication of daily paper. de- voted to the interests of aabor The necessary money has been subscribed.
 Brisbane, Queenslsnd.-A general strike of all trade unionists has been ordered in support of the street car employees, who demand that they De allowed to wear union buttons.
 Chicago.-The Amalgamated Asso- citation of Iron. Steel and Tin Workers of North America will hold It's annual convention May in this city. berlin, Germany Wages have in creased from 20 to 25 per cent In Bremen during the last 10 years.