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United labor bulletin., 1912-06-13
strrrt carnen After Raise.

Springfield. Mass.-The motormen and
conductors on the Springfield and Wor-
cester Consolidated Street Railway com
panies are insisting on an increase in
wages A number Of questions at issue
have been agreed to. The present max
imum rate of wages is 26ISc an hour and
the employees are demanding soc. Be
sides the employees of the local and
Worcester companies. the same demand
is being made by the trolleymen in the
Connecticut cities where the New Haven
railroad has subsidiary lines. No final
action has been taken by the union and
apparently the men are planning to
make a struggle.
United labor bulletin., 1912-06-13
uNloNlsM AND SOCIALISM.

From the press of Charles X. Kerr *
Co. Chicago. comes striking new
namnhlet dealing with topics now much
nnder discussion and which were the
Leading subjects of debate at the recent
National Socialist convention, namely :
Industrial unionism. syndicalism, airec.
action" the general strike, saoatage'
etc The book is called Labor Union
Socialism and Socialist bor-unionism
and is by William English Waiiing'
whose writings are well known TO so
cialists and unionists. Mr.. Walling mas
rendered a real service here in dennlng
and explaining the terms over which
there has arisen so much confusion. he
discusseh with some detail all the
known varieties of both political ana
economic action and neither approves
or disapproves wholly of any OF them.
He declares that the only remedy Tor
present conditions is class unity on
both the industrial and political fields.
The price of the book is Is cents and
may be ordered from the publisher or
through this office.
Kerr & Co. have also just issued
new and revised edition of the popular
"What To Read on Socialism" written
by Charles II. Kerr himself. A copy
may be secured gratis by addressing the
publishers at lis West kinzie street.
Chicago.
United labor bulletin., 1912-06-13
After dinner try Principe de Lees
Grant jurisdiction.

washington.-Preside Johnston OF
the International Association OF Machih-
lists appeared before the executive couh'
ell at its recent meeting and requested
that the organizations of Machnists
Helpers. under charter of the American
Federation of Labor. be turned over u
mo international Association of Machin.
ists and that Jurisdiction be conceded.
The executive council took favorable
action and conceded the jurisdiction TO
the machinists. and the locals of Machin-
lists helpers have been instructed to ap-
ply for charters TO the machinists. when
win be granted without cost
United labor bulletin., 1912-06-13
palntcrs Win strike.

Worcester, Mass--Members of the
Painters union who have been on strike
some weeks for a forty-four hour week
and an increase in pay, have won de-
cided victory and returned to work. The
agreement reached provides for the for
.ty-four hour week and an increase from
$3.50 to $40. the agreement to run for
five years.
United labor bulletin., 1912-06-13
To euiId Labor Temple.

Terre Haute, Ind.-Some months ago
il was decided by the labor organizations
of this city to build labor temple. All
of the organizations have taken deep
interest in the project and entertain
ments of various character have been
held since that time for the purpose OF
providing the nucleus for purchasing the
site. A neat sum has already been gain
cred. and it is expected that before long
a sufficient amount of money Will oe
available to purchase site.
United labor bulletin., 1912-06-13
carpetmakers Strike.

Philadelphia.-The Tapestry and AK.
minister Workers are on strike in the
Overbrook Carpet company. The tapes
try workers struck against an attempt
to reduce their wages 20 and 80 per cent
The Administer workers demanded an in
crease in wages equal to that paid by
other manufacturers in this city for the
same kind of work.
United labor bulletin., 1912-06-13
voIurtariIv Advances Wages.

Holyoke. Mass.-The Farr Alpaca COM
pany has surprised its employees by lssu,
ing notice that raise in wages wouio
be voluntarily granted. The wage IN
crease runs from to IA per cent On
January / this company did not reduce
wages. although it reduced the working
time two hours a week, the same sched-
ule was paid for 54 hours. to conform 10
the state law. as had been paid for the
56hour week
United labor bulletin., 1912-06-13
Massachusetts Compensation Law.

Boston.-The workmens compensation
law, enacted by the state legislature,
will go into effect July / next. This
measure abolishes the rule of contribut-
ory negligence of fellow servants and
the assumption OF risk laws and court
rulings: allows a person half his regular
earnings for a maximum of 800 weeks II
partly incapacitated in an accident while
working; gives the employe half pay for
a period of 500 weeks if he is totally dis
abled for work by any such accident:
adds from s4 to $40 week to this al
lowance for 100 weeks IL he loses both
hands, both feet or 10 per cent of sight
of both eyes: makes this additional al
lowance for so weeks II he loses one
hand. one foot or 10 per cent of sight
of one eye: furnishes him with the add
ed compensation for rs weeks for the
loss of two or more fingers, thumbs or
toes, and for 2 weeks for the loss of one
finger or one toe; prevents exploitation
by exorbitant fee Charges by lawyers or
doctors under any and all circumstances
exempts such sums Of money as may be
due him for damages from attachment
for debt of any kind or description; sets
his half pay allowance at n minimum OF
"a per week and $40 maximum. with a
$1,000 limit for total disability; in case
he is killed. gives his dependent rela-
tives the equivalent OF this half pay for
500 weeks, and if he has no dependent
relatives. allows $500 for his funeral ex.
penses. II will. with the exception of
domestic servants and farm laborers,
cover all cases where accidents occur to
wage workers of both sexes. while at
work for their respective employers.
United labor bulletin., 1912-06-13
Teamsters Get Advance.

Boston.-The Baggage and Transfer
Drivers union has secured a new agree
ment granting additional betterments
from the largest local employing corpora
ton. The union had voted to strike. but
the company acceded to the unions de-
mands, thus averting conflict.
United labor bulletin., 1912-06-13
Mniders Win Strike.

Moncton. n. B.-The iron moiders Oh
the Record Foundry and Machine com
pany of this city. who have been on
strike over four months against a reduc'
ton of 20 per cent in wages, have re
turned to work. the management OF the
company having receded from It's posi-
lion. granting to the iron moiders the
wage scale and conditions demanded oy
the organization
United labor bulletin., 1912-06-13
ARE YOU A LIVE oNE7

Are you member of a club where
you can meet bunch of good fellows?
Why not join the Trades Unions Benefit
association. 203 Quincy building. 1t costs
but so cents a month.
United labor bulletin., 1912-06-13
Print Works Raise Wages.

Haverstraw. N Y.-The strike whlon
has been in progress at the Garnervilie
Print Works for nearly two weeks IN
which over 500 men and women were IN
yolved. has drawn to close, and the en-
ployes have returned to work Inc EN-
ployers conceded a substantial increase
in wages, which means that s3o,ooo per
year has been added to the pay ron oi
the company
United labor bulletin., 1912-06-13
caIesburc Wants a Labor Temple.

Galesburg, lll.-The trade uniohlsts oI
this city have organized labor Temple
association. and the active spirits IN the
association are working dlhsehuS 70
10 sufficient amount OF money to
purchase a site and erect a building for
a home for union labor. Every indica-
lion points to the success Of the enter
urise
United labor bulletin., 1912-06-13
1bread Operatives Get Increase.

Pawtucket, r. 1.-The 500 operatives
in the finishing rooms of the j. & p.
Coats company thread mills in this city
and Central Falls have been notified that
their wages are advanced 10 per cent,
the same increase affecting 1000 en-
ployes of the other departments
United labor bulletin., 1912-06-13
Send fer My Book Begin
Treating Yourself
Immediately

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United labor bulletin., 1912-06-13
carpenters 10 AmaIoamate.

Winnipeg.-The carpenters of this
city, both Amalgamated and Brother
hood, have determined to amalgamate.
The question has been practically set
tied and a meeting is scheduled for the
purpose of working out the details of
the amalgamtaion
United labor bulletin., 1912-06-13

Iowa State Federation of Labor, were in
this city recently, making an investiga-
ton of the strike against the button fac
tories. There are about 500 button work
ers still on strike.
United labor bulletin., 1912-06-13
SUBWAY EmpIove. Get Raise.

New York.-Officials OF the INTERIOR
ough Rapid Transit company have an.
nounced tina. the wages of portion OF
the subway and elevated employees Will
be increased by raise of 10c day Tor
those in all grades in the service Tor
two years. 1t is stated that the increase
will aggregate $2So.0oo the first year
United labor bulletin., 1912-06-13
Grand Trunk Pacific Strike.

Winnipeg.-The strike of the boiler.
makers and machinists on the Grand
Trunk Pacific, which began October 10,
1911. is still being prosecuted with vigor.
A large number of strike breakers have
been employed. but the company is hav'
ing serious difficulty in keeping up Its
motive power. Recently there has been
an agitation among the other trades to
assist the two organizations involved
owing to the fact that indications point
to the company attacking the other or
ganizatons on the system. The minister
OF labor has been appealed to. to secure
n conference with the hope that an un-
derstanding can be arrived at and the
dispute settled.
United labor bulletin., 1912-06-13
After dinner try Principe de Lee
Lawrence strike Report.

washngton.-The secretary of COM
merce and labor has informed the senate
that the inquiry into the question OF
wages and living conditions among the
textile mill operatives at Lawrence,
Mass. is being reduced to a report. and
will be submitted in all probability with
in the next week.
United labor bulletin., 1912-06-13
uIoR NEWS OF INTEREST
poINcS IN THE LABOR WORLD
GATHERED HERE AND ABROAD
Motor Company Raises WAGES.

Detroit.-The Ford Motor company has
informed its 5000 employees that their
working day would be reduced from ten
hours to nine and that the pay of all en-
ployes working on an hourly rate would
be increased Is per cent
United labor bulletin., 1912-06-13
AmaJoamation Announced.

Boston.-The Boston union of the Unit
ed Boot and Shoe Workers has an
nounced that it has amalgamated with
the Boot and Shoe Workers union affili-
ated with the American Federation OF
Labor.
United labor bulletin., 1912-06-13
rrolIeymen stIIl Restive.

Holyoke, Mass.-No satisfactory ad-
justment of the wage question has been
reached at conferences held between the
Amalgamated Association of Street and
Electric Railway employees on the trolley
lines in certain portions of Connecticut
and Massachusetts. The companies have
offered compromised schedule of s2c
to 27,sc per hour. The trolleymen de
mand nat rate of soc per hour. The
compromise offer of the company is not
looked upon favorably by the men. and
the situation at the present time is
somewhat strained, although there Is
some talk that the entire matter may sc
to arbitration.
United labor bulletin., 1912-06-13
LABm ALWAYS BLuD
UNION CIGAR FACTORIES.

UNION CIGAR FACTORIES.
The following IL list OF cigar fac
tories In Denver and vicinity entitled 70
use the BLUE LABEL of the Cigar Nak'
ers' Ulion:
J. w. Sanford. Sec. 2o1 Railroad Bldg.
Phone Main 745s.
United labor bulletin., 1912-06-13

Investigate Button Workers Strike.
Muscatine. Ia.-President Gompers OF
the American Federation of Labor. in
company with President Urick of the
United labor bulletin., 1912-06-13
La Belle SC cigar. the best union-made
SC cigar in the United States.
Iournexmen raiIor Movements.

Bloomington, nl-Local unions of the
Journeymen Tailors' Union of America in
Rochester. n. Y. Toledo and Calgary.
Canada, are still on strike, contending
for the union shop against an effort in
the Master Tailors' Association to estao-
lish the open shop. The international
union has large treasury and is financ-
ing the strike and will continue TO do so
until n victory is won. The strikes have
been in progress nearly three months.
New local unions have been chartered at
Haverhill, Mass, Trenton, n. j., Water
bury, Conn, Woodland, Cal. and Dun
kirk, N Y. John B. Lennon. treasurer
of the American Federation of Labor and
ex-general secretary of the International
Tailors' union. has been nominated for
delegate to the Rochester convention OF
the A. F. of l.. and E. ]. Brais, general
secretary of the Journeymen Tailors'
Union of America, has been nominated
for congress from the Seventeenth IL
linois district on the Socialist ticket
United labor bulletin., 1912-06-13

The La Belle is the best SC cigar on I.
the market.
United labor bulletin., 1912-06-13

The La Belle is the best sc cigar or
the market
United labor bulletin., 1912-06-13
a. 3. Of |. strike Benefits.

Washington.-The federal labor ana
trade unions attached directly to the
American Federation of Labor. there be-
ing no international organization holding
Jurisdiction over the class of work per
formed by the membership OF these
unions. have eben recipients of large
strike benefits during the last seven
months. The constitution of the Amer
ican Federation of Labor provides that
where organizations have been in contin-
uous good standing for one year its men,
hers (in good standing for one year also)
are entitled to strike benefit of "a per
week. The first seven months OF the
fiscal year, according to report rem
dered by Secretary Morrison to the ex-
ecutiye council, shows that S5o,oos mas
been paid out as strike benefits TO mem
bers OF the organizations referred TO-
This is the largest amount OF strike pen
efits ever paid out by the Federation IN
any one like period. Benefits are stiii
being drawn by a large number of strik-
ers.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-09-20
HUMOR OF THE DAY
Origin Of the PepIum Shirt Waist.

Now that the season Ia about over
we will let you into the secret Of the
tail which fashion decreed for your
shirt waists this season. II seems that
Queen Mary was busy with her morn
Ing Job Of washing dishes In Bucklng
ham palace one day In the early spring
when the king, who was moving the
lawn, notified her that the Duchess Of
MarmaIade was knocking at their front
door. The queen ran to her bOudoIr
and slid hastily into what she thought
was her new shirt waist, then jerked
a belt about II and dew to the walt
Ing duchess. Imagine her horror after
the caller had gone away to dnd she
had got into one of the kings shirts
by mistake, and this shirt, OF course,
had tails In front and aft just like
any other shirt. Well, the queen was
80 mortified she didn't show her face
outside the palace kitchen for three
weeks, You can imagine her astonish
ment when she finally ventured out
to a finch party to and every woman
present wearing shirt waist with
tails. The duchess had spread the
news that the queen was Introducing
the style. and the fashion had spread
to our own fair shores before the
thoughtless Mary knew what awful
consequences were going to follow that
unfortunate episode. Monroe County
MOI Appeal.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-09-20
ALondon Woddina.

Passing through the east end Of Lon
don tourist observed great crowd of
costers watching young couple enter
Ing church obviously with the inten
ton Of committing matrimony.
Feeling inquisitiye and wondering
who the couple were to command the
presence of so many Of their clan, the
cOuntryman turned to an urchin.
Sonny" said he. "whO Is 1t being
marriedT
The small boy sOlemnly scratched his
head for a full minute, as though con
templating his reply.
well. gOv'nor," he remarked at
length, ~ amt puffectly sure but |
fink It's the blOke and the gal volts
dressed up like am bonesP-LondoD
Opinion.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-09-20
The Other Davia.

The subject Of eats being up, this Is
fair chance Of telling one on Rich
ard Harding Davis
He came here to report the third
party convention for Golfers and
brought with him his bride, the former
Mss Bessie Mccoy, The coliseum Of
fering nothing essential in the way Of
food, Davis arranged with his wife to
have luncheon sent to him In
hamper 1t comprised an entree,
salad and a cold pint and was TO arrive
at set hour
Davis waited and waited and finally
returned to his hotel with an empty
tummy. But the luncheon wasn't
wasted. 1t went to Oscar King Davis.
secretary of the national committee.
who taught 1t how to take n joke
Chicago Post,
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-09-20
Curative Measures


First Published in The Liberal Democrat
Aug, 9. 1912,
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
No. 3, Granting equal rights and
privileges to women.
Be it resolved by the Legislature of
the State of Kansas, two-thirds of
the members elected to each House
thereof concurring therein:
That the following proposition to
amend the constitution of the state
OF Kansas be hereby submitted to the
qualified electors of the state for
their approval or rejection, namely;
Section l. The rights of citizens
of the state of Kansas to vote and
hold Office shall not be denied or
abridged on account of sex.
Sec. 2. This proposition shall be
submitted to the electors of this
state at the election for representa-
tives to the Legislature in the year
1912. The amendment hereby pro-
posed shall be known on the official
ballot by the following title:
Amendment to the constitution
granting equal rights and privileges
ed. shall be known as section 8 of
taken as provided by law.
Sec. 3. This amendment, If adopt
to women and the vote for or
against such amendment shall be
article of the constitution of the
State of Kansas.
Sec. 4. This resolution shall take
effect and be in force from and after
its publication in the statute book.
Passed the House February Z, 1911.
Passed the Senate February 8, 1911
Approved February 3, 1911.
| hereby certify that the foregoing
is a true and correct copy of origi-
nal House Concurrent Resolution
No. 8, now on file in my office.
CHAS. H. SESSIONS,
Secretary of State.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-09-20
oood Man 10 Watch,

The late Marvin Hughitt, president
Of the Northwestern railway system,
called his auditor to his Office one day
and asked:
"YOu have a young man named Gun
bingham in your division. have yoO
uotT"
"Yes, sir" replied the auditor.
"Well, keep your eye on him"
What fOrP Hes one of my best
mem"
well, he ought to be. ] saw him
and his wife depOslting money in a
savings bank the day before Christ
mas" New York Tribune.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-09-20
RUSlMAGE SALE

The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian
Church will hold their annual rum
mage sale Saturday, September the
21st in the Craig Building. A good
supply of hats, coats. shoes, dresses,
and mems clothing will be sold cheap
and plenty of material to make over
for children. 9-l3-2t.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-09-20
The piRsrsneo.

"A young bralnless person went past
the house whlstling just now"
Boy or girlf"
Boy"
How could you tell In the darkT"
HE was whlstling because he hadn't
anything to think about"
Couldn't a girl whistle for want OF
thought?"
mo. A girl would talk"
Mr.. Sherlock Holmes was indicated
agaln.-Clevelan Plain Dealer.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-09-20
A SINKING Scheme.

Miss Flirtgirl is about to sink Res
cue her, Jack"
IL saved her yesterday. Rescue her
yourself. Tom"
II rescued her this morning. There
must be a stranger on the beach,
Washington Herald.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-09-20
WANTED

We will pay five cents per pound
for clean old rags to wash presses
with.
We have on hand large number
of old papers which we will sell very
cheap.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-09-20

A market the year around for
butter, eggs, poultry and hides at
the highest market prices, at the
Liberal Cold Storage plant. Bring
them to us and get the cash for
them. 8-5-tf.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-09-20
Had Pa suHsrodH

Little Willie-what Is a lawyer. pat
Pa-A lawyer, my son, Is a man who
induces two other men to strip for q
aght and then runs OF With thar
clothes. New York World
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-09-20

She (for the s'teen hundredth, more or
less, time)-0h, darling, do you really
and truly love me?
he "a tribe grimly)-Now, look here,
Gladysl Do you want me to put up
cash bond2-Judge.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-09-20
A eOntls Pet.

A defendant In an Accrlngton county
court case endeavored without avail
to prove that his bulldog was harm
less and would not bite. "In fact"
he added, amid laughter, "all my chill
dren have cut their teeth by biting
the dogs ears" Tit Bits.
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-09-20
Her Ambition.

Caller-l suppose, Elsie. when you
grow up you will be getting married
ike other girls.
Elsie-Oh, no. I've decided | win BE-
4 widow.-Boston Transcript
The Liberal democrat. [volume] (Liberal, Kan.) 1911-1924, 1912-09-20
Notice

Mrs. Dave Curtis now has the
agency for the Nubone and Spi-
rella Corsets. Phone 1902 and
she will come and take your mea-
sure.
Washington standard. [volume] (Olympia, Wash. Territory) 1860-1921, 1912-11-29

According to a recent press dispatch
Prof. J. H. Perkins Of Ritzville, Is a
candidate for the appointment OF state
dairy and food inspector. AT one time
Mr.. Perkins and family were residents
of Davenport where he served the peo-
rio as superintendent of the city
schools, and has many friends here
who would be pleased to see him land
the "plum. davenport Tribune.