The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1913-01-10

ton assumed a more orinous aspect
when the company called in sN the
strikers and paid them OF. This un'
expected dismissal Of eco men VAS
made Immediately after q conference
the strikers committee had with
President A c. Dinkey Of the Csrne-
gle Steel company. Mr.. ninsey
asked that the men return to work
pending negotiations, but refused 20
lorder the reinstatement Of four yard
itrainmasters who were discharged
for circulating petitions. The men
rejected Dinkey's suggestion.
St burg-Cooperative or
PLANTATIONS of consumers are numer-
lous in Russia. and in the number OF
people interested are second only TO
those in Germany. They made rapid
progress in 1911. chiefly because the
prices Of necessities are increasing
much more rapidly than earnings.
Last year there were five thousand
consuming cooperative organizations.
the sum OF their yearly returns
amounting TO 100 0oo,00 rubles $751;
iOoo.0o0).
Boston.-The decision Of the board
Iof arbitrator on the request OF the
brotherhood Of Locomotive Engineers
ION the eastern railroads was rather
disappointment TO many of the men,
1.-THE concessions granted not being as
favorable as was expected. While the
decision was pending the manage
ments OF the several local railroads
deferred all conferences with commit
tees of other organizations. II is en-
pected that they will now be taken up.
~ New ork.-Announcement was
made here of the formation Of unions
IN nine trades which have heretofore
had no such organizations The new
unions include the shoe repairers, the
clip sorters and rag pickers. the hat
band makers and the sailors wash
able suitmakers. Preparations for an
other strike of waistmakers here are
under way. A decision by the union,
which has 10000 members, mostly
women, is expected soon. The strike
two years ago was unsuccessful.
London, England.-To devise means
bof forcing parliament to devote all OF
Its next session to measures to raise
the standard Of life for working peo-
lple, q national conference of members
lof the Independent Labor party and
the Fabian society met recently. A
minimum wage, shorter working
hours, complete insurance against
sickness. prevention of unemployment
iand healthful homes for the laboring
lclasses are among the demands.
London, Observation-Disclosures in
n812, the London West End Upholster-
,ers' Trade society claims to be the
oldest trade union in existence. 1t
was instituted at the Upholsterers
Arms, Poland street west, on october
u 1912. with twelve members. and re-
Gently held its centenary dinner at the
Drill hall, Chenies street west In
1885 It Joined the amalgamated union.
but In 1905 resumed its separate ex-
1stence.
- New York.-A fine gift made to the
New York Association for the Blind is
the freproof factory building. costing
over 100000. which was presented
By Miss Emily Rowland Bourne and
was dedicated recently. 1t Is to serve
,as a model workshop for blind men
who make brooms and cane chairs,
but besides this it il to be an expert
ment station where the fitness of
various trades for blind people can be
tested.
New York-It was announced that
the National Civic Federation has
organized a national department on
industrial mediation laws. with Mar
Gus M. Marks as chairman. Twelve
years experience of the Cancellation
department OF the federation in deal
ing with Industrial disputes has
shown, It is declared. need Of new
as we'll as amendatory legislation,
both federal and state.
= San Francisco.-Frisco unions en-
ployed in the garment making indus
try are planning the organization of
q district council. The proposed coun-
ell will include the Independent
Tailors' union. Journeymen Tailors'
union, Garment Cutters union. indie
Dendent Ladies' Tailors' union, Cloak
makers union and United Garment
Workers union.
Pittsburg. Pa.-The United Mine
Workers lead in gains in wages du-
zing the recent year, with an increase
of $4,000. 900. the Western Federation
Of Miners following with $3.244.60O.
the boot and shoe workers being
third. with $3.20O.ooo. and the main
1enance of way employees being fourth.
khey having obtained an increase In
wages Of 100000.
Washington.-By referendum vote
IN the subordinate locals Of the Inter
nstional Union Of Painters, Decora-
tors and Paper Hangers Of America.
the majority has decided against the
proposition to withdraw from the
building trades department Of the
American FEDERATION of Labor.
New Workout of 1896 men who