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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-22
ADVANCE IN PRICES
ON COTTON MARKET.
Reach Highest Level Since July and August OF
asst Year When There Was Similar
Crop Scare

New York. July 2i.-Contlnuation OF
showers in most sections OF the cot
ton belt east OF the Mississippi Riv-
er throughout the past week. follow
ins period OF heavy rains. led the
trade to believe the crop was being
seriously injured. and This Kept the
market here and Al liverpool under
the control OF the bull ciiques every
DAY. encouraging so much local hnd
outside buying tnat higher prices pre-
walled July ana August options. the
remaining months OF the cld-crop de-
liNeries. sold At 1850. against !. -
to ]. o-S cents tor October To neNt
March deliveries of tho new crop.
Covering by nervous shorts ana re-
buying by bulllsh traders Una eon,mis-
sion houses who sold out on the bu!ges
OF last week on the heller then that
prices We're high enough. helped to
establish this nigh level Extensive
proiit- taking by other OLD bull in
tercsis and leading spot cotton dealers
ana Southern selling chiefly supplied
these demands Present prices are at
'ne highest level reached since Iuly
una August of last year. whon there
was something OF a similar crop scare
There was drought OF about tyyo
WeeHs with high temperatures in the
central and southwestern part of the
neli then- and il was believed those
conditions hhd caused So much dam
age that the maximum crop estimates
winch prevailed among the bull in
,erosts during early August ranged
from lS'5Oo.eoo to 100000 bales The
crop finally turned out 1s.25O.ooo bales
Crop Scnrcs in July.
The trade usually mas a crop scare
every season about this time. I, is
ne critical period of the season. De-.
ga use the great bulk of the cron is
generally made after the first week I'm
July to the end OF August II ,hore
Is not an average OF good weather
inc markets are flooded with reports
OF serious damage TINS year the cr6n
was handicapped at the start bv tbe
s."son commencing on the averare Of
'hFee weeks later than last Year Most
OF this lateness has since been made
up IN Texas. Oklahoma and Arkansas
a. well as in the two Carolinas
W ea-.ner in those states has hoor NJ
q good average since carly In June
and tho outlook for all Of them is
for good average Yields. excon, rexss
Whefe anothcr bumper crop is sim
Within the range OF possibility because
or It's present higher average condl-
Georgia. Alabama ana mos, .,
Louisiana ana Mississippi. howevo,
nave had too much rain in the last
three weeks. and as a CONSEQUENCE Of
grassy helds and too rank growth of
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-22
EASTERN SHORE NEWS

Srocial 10 The Times -Disp,tcbl
onanrock va. July el=A handsome
onalespeni glass window was placed
n Holy Trinity Episcopal chu-cs mis-
wecA the SIT, OF Air ana Mrs. r.. T.
Shield. in memory of their son. Rober,
ciay,on Shiell q, represents scene
from the ifo of David. ana was de.
signed after one OF the MASTERPIECES of
Mic-ao Angelo
SATURDAY oyonins at $50 o'clock a
Quiet marriage was soiemnized at the
fooiory Hey i s. Cornick ofhciating.
inc contributing parties wer. osborne
ZONES 90 farksieV and Mrs Cav NIarp
y mes az Ituns1 lvania. After a week s
SoIoHrn az Ocean City Nr and Mrs.
I"tt5 wiA hc a nome 90 their friend.
at Pafksley
Mr ana Airs prummond l-l,teb.r
o' -ae"inA Wash. arc quests At the
nome ~ lucs James II Fletcher Mir
Fletcher was delegate from Washiu..
ton 20 tnf DEM. ratic National Couvtn-
tion u Baltimore
IAtensive narauons are being
inado fof in' nilentA mcctine Of the
Peninsula FaIr Association. TO ha held
az IasieN irly $50 and 80 and AUGUST
asa Entities for the races ,.!n he
closed Juiy 24 Tner. win ao ,hroa
rs each day. as follows
Tuesday july ao- Two-ycar-olI class
tfot purse S1ao so class aarc piirse
SioN % class trot plrs. $500
Wednes any July 5l -l7 Glass. paco
purse StN0 -i1 class riot purse S..o0.
CLASS trut purse sSa0
Iharsday August i - GLASS. trot.
HuiH" st.' ~ cirss. raee. aur5e Sc0o.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-22
l0RIMER IN AUTO WRECK
Not Seriously Hurt. hut Has Mr.
row Escape.

Claysville Pa July 2l.-wnliam
Lo-imer. tho Illinois Senator recently
deprived OF his seat by tho United
states Senate. was cut, bruised ana
stunned. when hH automobi,o was
wrecked late this afternoon one mile
west OF hero. Nh Lorimer was not
seriously burt but had a narrow es-
cape HIS private SECRETARY and
chauffeur sustained scratche. All
three proceeded to Chicago by train
tonight
Mr. Lo-ime- and party left Wash
lns'on Saturday morning en- route 10
CMcaso IN large touring car. Shot.
~ after Passing Claysville. frac;I-
GUS horse. driven by William Me
Coomhs' farmer. was Encounters I,
In an effort to avoid a collision. the
S'eerins gear was thrown on. ana
~ automopile crashed into a tala.
8 'ph pole The three occupants wee
th'nFn out
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-22
WILL WORK FOR MINE LAWS

scranton. Pa Iuly 2l.-Tho United
Mlne Workers Convention Of District
10 adjourned Yesterday. after adopt.
ns resolutions in favor OF working
the next Legislature for the va .
rlors niils it has espoused for years.
l"ci uHihs workingmen's compensat.ons.
80 ,'t norr day for all mine workers.
,'.dN iiA NINE foremen eligible for in
P'''orsi lps payment for mining coal
ny weight Old age pensions. and nro-
,,'Ultihs pumpmen and engineers from
,e"N ing their posts or being required
to do other work
ne terms Of officers of the organ!-
@allon are 70 extend for two years. but
conventions will he held annually.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-22
F URTHER DOWNWARD
MOVEMENT IN WHEAT
Bearish Sentiment Predomnates Much of the
Tins, and Depressing Influences are Mum
orOus.-NOrn Lower Men Firm

f..f.. .f..,,..et I.
,,
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o',3
- p7
SIN S.,y ,,..,.- -'' ~, S'i ' D.,.,855
'"','
49,"
''.i1's
Gre4, edo HIS been made -.spcct..s
the iarec PROSPECTIVE movements. hut
tnas tar receipts 1T puno!pu Western
points are doc.Ge iy small us compared
Nslth year ago. and siriisiurly SD at
CAigago
Undoubtedly h,rvtstir- WAS 5elayed
rs rain In some places and therefore
il; is reasonaile 10 cxneet Larger ar-
rivals n.N; weak TIKI. mos, na-~rt
salllns Impulse came sr1n M, No.th-
,ve4t wh.r. rl, w.4tN.r vs raa.h
bet;er 4nd erot. 3rospect. 4sshter.
Fou6wiue tln,l tlr~ ta. utes.l,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-22

W
with india Russia .t.
r,
D., ~
is., ..'@
.r ,'.'', ora !i'
n,,.,..,.i i'' ail'
NIL ~.
,,,., .
, N'', III. az"
'NuN'.S'
noo t,..i'
,,,e.
"'sl'e'
,,,,.-.,.. 40
,,,'.,,
N-, 80
, -. - s'.'
..' Nrvp
M,
y,,s. M N...,7a '' -'''S'
N"r""i Inter in the Week.
Late IN the wrok there was consp,cu-
oIs nervousness. greater activity and
I'd sharp RECOVERY ia tho market l.iqui-
datlon for both accounts led 10 erratic
fluctuations sellers for tho decline be-
came anxious 10 cover. owing 10 higher
cables ANA reports thai the pardanellos
had been closed such an event would.
of course. STOP wheat exports from
that ouailcr uul Would naturA.y cause
un-uttln cement iu tII, markets I'D. West
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-22

hclsnt feed supplies for live stock
The condition Of spring wheat also
ives confidence IN rectincation Of
inc damase wrought by two successive
Years OF shortage of that crop.
ne favorable crop promise added
70 the Indicated needs Of thu railras,l =
for new facilities Railroad .ouinr,e-,
indus trials. Including the steel ero,,n
were affected by this prospect The
need for more cars. locomotives and
oiher forms of equipment would in
sur, further activity in the steel in
The keen demand for labor in tho
steel trade and in the harves, regions
coior me dominant impression OF labor
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-22
RICHMOND AND CHESAPEAKE Ray
NAIIlMAY COMpANX

Schedule OF Electric Trains. effective May
30. i9I2. Leave Richmond. Laurel and Broad
Streets: 800 y. NJ. '7:i0 A NJ. bs:i0 A.
81. $40 \. NJ. .'io:i0 ~ N. ll:io A. NJ. I:io
r. NJ. 2;lo p. NJ. $40 i. NJ. bl:lO p NJ. $500
1910 +. n. Has p. II. Leave Ashland, Eng
land ana Maple STREETS: '5:55 4. NJ. $3.50 a.
NJ, SEQ a NJ. beoo A. NJ 1000 n NJ ..ii 100
y. Al. 'l2.o0 NJ. 100 p NJ 900 T. NJ %
p. NJ. 400 T. ~. DISCO p. ri. 500 p NJ. 7;oo
=. Nj. 500 p. ~. he'A4 Z. NJ. M.oo u
DAILY except Sunday. "su-aay only.
bCerries baggaEs.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-22
Richmond & Petersburg electric Railway

Cars leave Manchester. seventh ane Perry
Streets. for Petersourg
20. Z, 5. 80. ~. IL, liz ~ IL. :. 2 80 & q
1918 e :. .. ~. 10 T.. II.
ii:oo p. NJ 10: Chester. 1900 midnight 10,
Petersburg
Street. Tor Manchester
t5:l5. s:s5. "sis. 'l:25. s:sS. OBS. .ioa5. u:as
a. N; 1885. lbs 2So. s35. 'i:s5. 5:35 6.Ss.
'7:35. s:35. e.so. -l9.i0. 40 +. n
tDaily. except sundays and holidays.
Carries baggage and express
''Limited. except Sundays and hoiidayu
All cars from Petersburg connect with
cars for Richmond
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-22
@feamboat8,
OH nnAIINInS LINi.

UIIJ lJUNENIU-s Mn =.
Ly. Richmond foot OF Ash ST. da.ly.f:oop NJ
Leave Newport Scws.-...............o:O u a. NJ
arrive NoFir4k' .-o;0c a. u.
Connects with main line steamers leavlny
Norfolk ior New YORK daily. except Sundat
100 r. 81. Connections also made by ~ e.
w. ny. y. 81. and G.. s. -. Ky. Il T. NJ
Night line steamers step at Clarenlout to
land or receive passengers sigma, and
Will be met by pubic conveyance.
VIRGINIA NAyIGATION GO. (isfeet,v.
. Marcn 80 Ola poin, New1or, s;isht .or
oil James River landings Steamer leaves
Monday. Wednesday and Friday at ESQ A
II. Freight received Tor all James River
landings. Phone Madison 176.
Mnin Ticket Onies. 81 ';. Main street.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-22
sEABoARD AIR LINE.

southbound trains scheduled to leav. Rich
mond daily: 9:o5 a. M.-Local to Noriina
l;2o p. M-Sleepcrs and coaches Atlanta
birmingham. Savannah. Jacksonville. 1920
\. M.--slcepors and coaches. Jacksonville
SO l.. M.-Sieepers and coaches. Atlanta
Birmingham. Memphis Northbound train
scheduled to arrive I'm Richmond daily:
.;so 4. NJ, $50 a. NJ. sos p. NJ. $40 T. NJ,
Local,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-22
RdlIrDanS
Norfolk & Western Railway

ONLY ALL RAIL LINE. 70 NORFOLK
Schedule IL Eject June IL 1872
Leave BYRD street Station. k!cnmonc FOR
NORFOLE os:i0 A NJ 900 - r. AZ "
7. NJ. -i:I0 T.. ". b7:s5 =. n
FOR LYNCHBUkG AND The WEST: .5ls
a NJ. 'lv.oo a. u. a3.co =. NJ 1910 p. n
Arrive Richmond from Norfolk: au:4o A
Vi. oli;-5 a 81. '6:aa L. NJ. b.o::5 T. ~
1880 p NJ. From the West: .6.E A. NJ
az 10 p. NJ. oi:45 7. NJ. 's.t6 2. NJ. 900 r
ii.
DAILY. aDaMy ex. sunday. bsuntay only.
W. b BENILL, q. II BOSLEY,
u. l.. -. Roanoke. D. l.. A.. Richmond
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-22
REPORT ON CONDITION
WILL BE INFLUENCE

Sew Orleans Iuly oi-The chief in-
npenoe ia the cotton market this week
yin probably be- sentiment concern-
ing me August condition report Oh tile
rr4wing CROP Tho IlIy condition no-
r'0d VIII end Thursday tn, lbin tn-
itss weather conditions change great
ly Gurns the few days LET, in this
Icfiod the tgade wlli EXPECT bullsA
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-22
The Valentine Museum

ELEVENTH md CLAY STREETS
Open daily from 10 =. II TO =. VI.
Admission. 26c. Fee on Saturdays.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-22
Arrive Richmond
Acc0MMoOATION AlNs-wsEkpAYs.
SOUTHERN RAILWAY

Premier CARRIER or THE SOUTH.
TrAins Leave Richmond.
y. B.-Fo.!Owing schedule ngu-rs puhllsh-
ed as information and not guaranteed:
For the South-Daily. $50 4. al Local.
loi5 a. II. Express 500 =. VI. Expres,
with electric lighted Sleeping Car Tor at
anita and Birmingham. E.G Z. II. Expreas
Week Days: 800 r. NJ Local.
YORK RIVER LINE.
$50 p. M Daiiy.-Connectins for Balu
more Mon. Wed. and Friday. G.ec A. A-EI-
Sun. and 80 y. M.-Mon.. Wed. ana Fri-
day-Loca4
rrains Arrive Richmond
From the South: $50 ~ IL. $40 A. NJ
200 r. NJ. sos T.. NJ daily; 1855 Elk sun.
From west Point: $50 \. NJ daily, li:25 A.
Nj. Moy.. Wed. and Fri. i.25 y. NJ Ex san.
s E. BURGESS. y. p. A..
so7 L Main ST. Phone Madison "a
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-22
Commonwealth Bank

You are assured Of satisfactory
service if your account is in this
bank
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-07-22
VACATION TOURS

OLD DOMINION S. S. co.
and Merchants and Miners Trans. Co.
to New York, Albany, Niagara, thousand
Islands. Montreal, Quebec. Boston and
Maine Coast.
ASK MR.. BOWMAN"
Tourist Agent,
7OS East Main Street. Richmond, Va.
New-York tribune., 1912-04-28
FAR LANDS

INVESTIGATE HE Ii.. EuRlHgI,I
United States E.. ellie .a-. ,.l, N,r. d..
ka,a, Mo.,a.., Idaho Wt-.. -.., d,al--
N..ihcm ptltc E. IHr-r lfr.. ...r re Star, --.
stripes are a, yr.!.c'.." ar a. ..r Continent.
..ht, your oH. j. n- country h.. ".- Free
Co.. er.r-.' honest t. .... ~... . .. cs> ,---.
decided land It I... .f.,., t.. tt..
.... .t.-, 5,.., opened as Hr.... .4.r- N--
o. ...k o.. 'r,~ H..r'rt rt ....' ...- What -'+.
r.. ., interest, t.. D. 7 i-.... ..... lrr Cav.
4 ..-.. .l., >.i....u lA.l--I ... N.u
New-York tribune., 1912-04-28
DETECTIVES WANTED

d. rrrI"T'NI ih.r t $1,000
... .... rG W..
u.s.. -..-.. ht.sas g.:
N-..
New-York tribune., 1912-04-28
MISC CEIIt\IOl~

WNNIIu-N'f'll iHN..|. ... .i, N.7 .'
-., ...... squad. .Ht t- '>.
.l ...r... II ". tr..., ....
New-York tribune., 1912-04-28
DEIAW ARE FtRN LANDS

p,l.vs-r ARMS af. ,f.- ..-.-t. high .--.
r...... >s....r-.. b-.t.t.. "a. -, ami --.r
.... t.-.--. r... e.. E.~, ut-.'. ...., Ire-lt
..r I.ri q k-.,, J.. I...'.. ,,.. l-
New-York tribune., 1912-04-28
MOTION PICTURE IOOI.>

Npu.N r.IrGI U.}- HfE .r So a
ur....-.. N.;.l.H .. '-'-
O.. .. demand t.3 -... .s.. l'...... ..t.r. A..
New-York tribune., 1912-04-28
NORTH CAROLIN, LANDS

WANTED NIN 10 II..". '\IIpENIEN
,.-...... .. -.... y .,. ,.. . Ni'a.S Is-.-
,... ...-. .t Ir... .
New-York tribune., 1912-04-28
(OIsPOIi tTID\~
I\FOIs \TIO\
GAMES AND ENTERThI>MENT>

rr ,YS. V i-..- ~,...... .- ut..-
Nir-'rc' Na'-ra.. ~.-l-.... ..r. bt '.A
,t. Pieces. Ir'.r.a r- 50 .aN-.
.t,..s. O., r.,.r.- - ... ..... 1i,t.a.
United labor bulletin., 1912-04-18
After dinner try a Principe de Lees
DO YOU NEED sHoEs2

The Labor Bulletin has frequently had
occasion to remind its readers OF their
duty to patronize business houses hand
ling union-made goods, and especially
such articles that are manufactured by
our home and nearby industries. Ye
editor found it necessary few days ago
to become re-shod and hied his way to-
ward our old friend Joe Wiener at 101S
Fifteenth street, in the Mining Exchange
building, where he found such an assort-
ment of shoes bearing the union label
that it took but a few moments to secure
the necessary wherewithal to cover his
pedal extremities, which suited him to
dot as to style, comfort and by no means
least, price Joe reports bushes sas
picking up considerably and is constantly
replenishing his stock with the celebrat-
ed Kneeland shoe which not only give
entire satisfaction, but come from fac
tory which is union throughout. Don't
forget.
United labor bulletin., 1912-04-18
SANATlTE.

Many attempts have been made in the
past to place upon the market compost
ton of one kind or another which would
afford relief to those whose occupation
compel them to walk or stand the
greater part of the day, causing aching,
tired and sore feet, yet whenever an
attempt was made to introduce such
remedy it was always found to consist
of either lotion or tablet requiring con-
siderable time and inconvenience in pre-
pairing it for use, SO that in many cases
the sufferer preferred to endure his or
her aches and pains rather than go to
the trouble of applying the so-called re-
lief
The manufacturers of the famous Den
yer Mud have placed upon the market a
simple, and easily applied powder which
can be used as practically any time or
place, which will give instant relief not
only in cases of aching and tired feet,
but is also a positive cure for prickly
heat, insect bites, cuts, burns and bruises
which is known as Sanatite. The fact
that the Denver Mud people are at the
back of this cure carries with it it's own
recommendation, and the user of Sana-
tite need have no fear as to its curing
qualities or that it will fail to do all that
is claimed for it. Sanatite is on sale at
all druggists and drug stands throughout
the country,
United labor bulletin., 1912-04-18
MINIMUM WAGE LAW.

London.-The minimum wage bill
passed by parliament contains the fol-
lowing provisions: Every worker un-
derground in a coal mine shall be en-
titled by law to minimum rate of pay.
This wage to be part of every contract;
employer compelled to pay not less than
minimum rate settled under the act for
particular district. Miner can sue owner
in civil court for wages of not less than
minimum rate. Any contract modifying
statutory rate will be void. Minimum
wage payable from time when miners re-
turn to work. Aged and infirm miners
excepted. Safeguards for owners shall be
established by rules for regularity and
efficiency of work. Noncompliance
with the rules shall deprive the miner of
the right to a minimum wage. Rates of
pay and safeguarding rules shall be set
tied by joint district boards for the vari-
Gus districts. Joint district boards shall
be formed by employers and miners rep
resentatives in equal numbers, with
chairman appointed by agreement, or fail
ing that, by board of trade. The chair
man of a joint district board shall have
a casting vote in the event of disagree
ment. Country divided into twenty-one
districts Power of revision on three
months notice by either side or both,
after wage rate has been in force a year.
Bill to be in force only three years un-
less prolonged by parliament. No penal
provisions for either side. No compul-
sion to open mines; no compulsion on
miners to work.
United labor bulletin., 1912-04-18
MINERS REACH settlement.
The Agreement Is Endorsed by the
Greater Part Of the Miners In
Referendum Vote.

The compromise wage agreement
reached between the bituminous coal op-
orators and the United Mine Workers
has been approved by the miners by an
approximate vote of at least 2O0,00 for
to $4,000 against.
The compromise provides for an in
crease of five cents a ton for mining
screened coal, three cents for mining
unscreened coal and 5.26 per cent. for
day work.
Miner and operator in the bituminous
coal industry of the United States will,
therefore, be at peace for the coming
two years. The compromise wage agree
ment, negotiated by the joint conference
at Cleveland, has been approved in a
referendum vote of the soft coal workers
of the United Mine Workers of America
AS the rest of the wage increases are
agreed on:
Five cents ton for mining screened
coal.
Three cents ton for mining un-
screened coal.
Five and twenty-six hundredths per
cent. for all other mine work.
The settlement means an increase of
$16,250,000 yearly in the pay roll of
American bituminous coal operators.
Daily average wage of from $3.50 to
$2S5 for $4,000 miners.
Peace in bituminous coal mining in
dustry for the coming three years.
United labor bulletin., 1912-04-18
STRIKERS ARE APPREcIATIvE.

The Bulletin mislaid the following ex-
preston of appreciation, but on discov-
ering the error we desire to give due
credit to Mr. Hale of the West Side the
alter, and also to reproduce the resolu-
ton of thanks written by the striking
shopmen. 1t follows:
To all our friends who SO kindly as
sisted the Union Pacific strikers at the
West Side theater, and especially Mr.. S.
E. Hale, proprietor of same, we wish to
offer our heartfelt thanks. We wish to
announce to you that Mr.. Hale is
prince of good fellows and friend of
all down-trodden workingmen or women.
Mr. Hale donated the show, not even
taking out his expenses, and also Of
fered to do the same at least once
week if we so desired. Now friends let
us all remember our friends and when
ever opportunity presents itself let us
give them our utmost support. We also
wish to thank Mr. Harry Whitlock, Mr..
Sunset Schoephlin and Mr.. Charles Bag
ley for the extra fine music and singing
which they donated.
GEO. w. MCCLELLAN,
President No. Al, International Associa-
ton of Machinists.
JOHN BROWN,
OSCAR KIDNEIGH,
Strike Entertainment Committee.
United labor bulletin., 1912-04-18
CONTRACTOR ARRESTED.

Being aroused by the action OF the
Trades Assembly in taking up their fight
for legal working hours and fair pay,
several men employed on the South
Denver sewers, led by S. A. Young,
made complaint before the district at
torney against Charles Connors, presi-
dent of the Denver-Pueblo Construction
company, which holds the contract to
build the sewer en- the South Side. Mr..
Connors was arrested and is now out on
bail awaiting the action of the district
attorneys office and the court.
Connors' arrest resulted from investi-
CATION of charges that men were being
worked by contractors and sub-contract-
ors on the North and South Sides at
starvation wages, being able to earn
only from so cents to 81 a day by the
piece work system, and from s1.62 to
$3.50 a day as wages, working from
nine to twelve hours a day.
The Denver Trades Assembly and
agents from the state labor commits
sioners Office laid the facts before the
board of public works, but the body has
refused to take any action until writ
ten opinion is received from the city at
torney. The workmen themselves then
filed a complaint with the district at
torney. which resulted in Connors i'm
mediate arrest.
United labor bulletin., 1912-04-18
FepeRATIoNs MEET.
Representative sof 500 Men Meet al
Kansas City and Discuss Great
Organization.

The great federation of declarations
conference was convened at Kansas City
Monday in the Labor Temple to attack
the problem of organizing the 100000
railroad workers west of Chicago into
one gigantic union with common inter
ests and with the object in view of fight
ing more effectively their common en-
emy, the railroad trust.
Officials and delegates, impressed by
a sense of responsibility and by the mo-
mentous step forward they are about to
take, met in an unusually serious frame
of mind. Whatever action will be taken
will be done only after prolonged delib-
Grafton.
More than $50 delegates representing
crafts organizations from fifty-two rail
roads west of Chicago attended the
morning session and more are arriving
every hour. 1t is expected at least 300
delegates will be present.
The convention was called to order
shortly after 10 O'Clock by President
James W. Kline of the International
Brotherhood of Blacksmiths and Help
ers. The morning session was given over
to speech-making Committees began
making reports Tuesday morning.
1t is understood that representatives
of the organization formed in Denver
sociation of Roundhouse and Machine
Shop Employees are present at the meet
ing and will make application to affili-
ate with the organization. This organ
ization has not as yet been given recog-
milton by the International Association
of Machinists or the A. F. OF l..
United labor bulletin., 1912-04-18
A SPLENDID RECORD.

Washington-The bureau of labor, in
a bulletin just issued in speaking of con-
ciliation, arbitration and sanitation in the
cloak, suit and coat industry in New
York says that during the year ending
December IL, 1911, the machinery for
settling disputes, consisting of board
of grievances and board of arbitration,
has been successful in the settlement OF
1,41S grievances, of which 1888 were
brought before it by the unions and 1876
by the manufacturers. OF these, 405
were dropped or withdrawn at an early
stage, All were conciliated, 270 were de-
cIded in favor of the unions and 209
against them, with 79 still unsettled and
the disposition of 440 left uncertain. In
1,1O5 cases disagreements were settled
by the deputy clerks without even going
before the board of grievances, and only
five were referred to the board of arbitra-
ton; 1926 of the grievances were connect
ed with the wage scale, 239 were caused
by the alleged discrimination of distribu-
tion of work. and 216 were complaints of
discharge without cause. Only 40 dealt
with hours of labor and overtime