The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1912-08-14

governor placed the protest in the hands
Of the attorney general, whose letters
win come up later.
your secretary in relation to alleged
violation. of the drinking cup statute
wrote DIR. Albee of the board of health
of Bellows Falls to make investigation
at the paper mills. His report bears
out the contention that the law was
being observed only as regards furnish
ing water pals. Employees in general
used one dipper. This shows what could
be accomplished should our legislators in
the Forthcoming session at Montpelier
pass an uptodate factory inspection law,
which is an absolute necessity if we are
to carry out the requirements of the
child labor law and other measures.
''Much has been done for benefit of
workers. the House passed the Booher
bill now in the hands of the Senate
committee. This bill authorizes states
which have or may enact legislation to
protect citizens from the evil effects of
convict labor, to prohibit the importa-
tion and sale of the product of convict
labor of other states and such other
states would be required to sell or con
sumo the products of their own con-
yicts.
"The children's bureau bill passed the
Senate and the House and has been ap-
proved by the president. II will do much
for general uplift OF children in the
schools and factories This is the only
measure Congressman Phmlcy is record
ed as voting in favor Of out of nine
measures favorable to labor's demands.
nf iuh
probably be reported favorably. The
eight hour bill is now law. Senators
Page and Dillingham; voted against the
bill, as did Congressman Plumley, never
theless we are asked TO support these
men for another reelection to office.
Let us hope the wage earners of Vermont
will show these aspiring gentlemen that
they are watching the handwriting on
the wall and in future they intend toI
elect their friends and defeat their ene-
mics
"The phosphorus match bill is now
law notwithstanding the fact that Con-
Plumley showed his feeling for
the victims of this sco,lrge by being
not present when the vote was taken.
The vocational bill of Senator Page is a
measure Of great scope,
"The Senate commission on immigra-
tion are working on the section dealing
with illiteracy The government en-
p.oyes compensation for inlnries act is
law and is 4 step in advance OF the old
common law doctrine.
Donations have been made to the
textile workers Lawrence, and wood
workers of Burlington
"a -nA Oh. IVA hal
Vermont is keeping pace with the other
states in this respect.
Sec. Ironside's Recommendation.
THAT section be amended to read !
The central labor unions shall pay s.
per year. The initiation lee OF new To-
cals having less than 20 members shall
be 81; otherwise, ~,
THAT no delegate be seated unless all |
his wearing apparel bears the union
label
THAT we have a legislative committee /
IN the House and Senate at the next ses- I
sion, and that they spare no effort to
,et the following bills.
"A bin for state factory inspection, I
he chief Inspector to be elected by pop /
liar vote OF the citizens.
FlgHI HouTsc LOT NOHeH anu cHfiuIeu- i
Eight hours on state, county and mu
licipal work.
Labelling of convict made goods
Examination Of stationary engineers.
''Workmcn's compensation act.
can equitable employers liability act,
which would not combine such evil fea-
ures as the fellow servant and con-
negligence doctrines and SAM
o apply to all wage workers with the
EXCEPTION OF arm laborers and domestic
ervants.
"A trustee process law exempting $40
IN all wages earned.
Amending the present child labor law
d that it viii not be so confusing as to
resent when two sections interfere with
ach other and practically combine to
make the bill useless