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Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1913-06-19
Disconcerting Results Of the Independent
Christian Organizations

last number, stated that the assertion
of the Christian" organization that
they had obtained far reaching con-
cessions" is false. The struggle among
the textile workers proves, as did the
miners conflict at the beginning of the
preceding year in the Saar district that
the christian Equalization had not the
intention of acting in the interests of
the workers, but had other bopcets in
view The miners in Upper Silesia
came out ON strike ON April 18th. War
was proclaimed by the Polish affiliated
unions after petitions for better condi-
lions had been made in vain. The Min
ers' Union Gree union) decided that
its members should leave work with
the others although they had not been
invited to take, part in the prepare
tons; 1000 miners were involved in
the strike. The Catholic organizations
which exercise certain amount of in
fiuence in these parts, did everythin:
in its power to supply the employer.
with strike breakers. The strike has
since been declared off by the Polish
union, for want of funds.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1913-06-19
AN AUSTRALIAN STRIKE

The gas work in Sidney, New South
Wales, have been struggling for an in
crease of wages from g. to g. per day,
for more than one year. This has been
absolutely necessary on account of the
continually rising rents and cost of
food. The chairman of the wages
board rejected all the propositions of
the workers SO that they were abso-
lutely defenseless. The labor govern
ment at length offered them revision
of the wages board regulations, but
the workers refused to accept same.
Upon the strike beginning, on Febru-
airy 28th, the government publicly call
ed upon the people to render personal
assistance at the gas works in order to
keep same going. After the elapse of
one week an agreement was entered
into which provided for an incrasei in
wages for the workers. Victimization
is now prohibited. The prime minister
of the labor government has sealed
his own fate in his party through mis-
attitude toward the gas workers. This
man has only been partially trusted
by his party for some time past.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1913-06-19

On February goth, the free, chris
tian". and Hirsch-Dunckersch textile
workers unions decided unanimously
upon a strike of the dyers in Kren-
field, because the employers would not
agree to a reduction in the working
time, and would only allow the small
est possible increase in wages in the
new tariff agreement Git was a four
years one). The working time is still
go hours per week. The employers
answered the workers with a lockout
on March 18th and 10000 persons in
volved in same. This number increas-
ed afterwards. 1852 dyers took part
in the strike, of which number 1890
belonged to the free textile workers
union. Contrary to the general wish,
the christian organizations negoti-
ated with the employers and the strike
ended ON April 3rd The free textile
workers union decided by 1855 votes
to Z, in favor of the continuation of
the strike. After the christian organi-
cation had effected a part settlement
the lockout terminated.
The Textile Workers Journal in its
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1913-06-19
THE POSITION OF The
WATERS IN MOSCOW

The only walters organization in
Russia is in Moscow, and takes the
form of mutual benefit society. The
Moscow walters formerly had a trade
union organization, hut same was clos
ed by the authorities. AS it is no long
er possible to establish an organization
OF the nature of trade union, the.
walters were compelled to content
themselves with a mutual benefit So
ciety. The permission to form this
society was only obtained as a result
of untiring efforts. The society now
numbers 1000 members, who are gen
orally drawn from the tea shops and
the second and third class restaurants
The aim of this society is to have the
walters brought undtr the shop laws;
it being hoped that an improvement in.
their condition might thereupon en-
sue. A law is to be shortly introduced
into the Russian parliament for the
regulation of the working time of the
shop assistants, and the walters union
has appointed a delegation to wait
upon the members of the upper house
urging them to pass the bill. The
union is making praiseworthy efforts
to improve the moral and physical
standard of those engaged as walters,
etc. The conditions in this calling are
most lamentable, as the workers have
to put up with being addressed in the
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1913-06-19
LABOR STRUGGLES IN RUSSIA

On April AIT, the memorial day of
the frightful massacres which took
place in the gold washings on the
river Lena in East Siberia, the work
ers in ST. Petersburg and part of those
in Moscow came out ON strike. Nu-
merous one-day strikes also took place
in the provinces. Itwill be remember
ed that a crowd of many thousands of
citizens were fired upon in the previous
year, on this day, when 250 workers
were kiMedand $50 injured; thus the
strike, which w'as proceeding quite
peacefully, did not gain it's object, be-
cause of the slaughter which took
place. The workers were, one after
another, sent back to Russia by the
gold mining companies, and other
workers put ON in their places. The
dismissed men have taken action for
damages, but some have not yet been
settled. The company is still nego-
tiating with the workers. The social
democratic party in the Duma intro
duced bill for the granting Of state
pensions to those families which were
rendered invalid through the same.
as we'll at those workers which were
rendered invalid through the anne.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1913-06-19

commission sitting
Washington
Canada relating the collision
Sir Charles Fitzpatrick chief justice
tribunal
o United States
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1913-06-19
BREWERY WORKERS WIN

San Francisco, June 11.-An ageee-
ment. has been reached in the contro-
versary between the Brewers Union
and the brewers of California, and
strike has been averted. The new
scale and working agreement affecting
the various unions in the industry give
the brewers and maltmasters an ad-
vance OF $3.50 week, beer wagon
drivers, 81 per week, extra drivers and
stablemen $3.50 per week, beer bottlers
$3.50 and 1925 per week. This agree
ment covers the entire brewing inter-
ests in California.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1913-06-19
HOUSEHOLD HINTS
Uses for Old Paper.


Save your old newspapers. find
them great saving of time and pre-
vention of disorder. When peeling
apples, potatoes, ETC., drop peeling on
to a newspaper; when through you
can easily gather up the papers and all
without soiling your table. In winter
time, when bathing by the stove is
necessary, always place newspapers
under and all around the tub to keep
the. mating or carpet from getting
wet. When sewing, spread news
papers under and around your chair
and the machine, and when you have
finished, gather up scraps, threads,
etc., in the papers.
Covers for Stew Pans.
Empty spools and the fat tin disks
that are frequently to he found as
extra inside covers to lard pals make
the finest sort of covers for small stew
pans if a little cleverness is used In
bringing the two together. The spool
is sawed in half and is attached by
nail or screw to the dish. The END
of the nail or screw is flattened on the
under side of the disk and the. cover
is made. Being equipped with
wooden handle, it viii not be too hot
to remove at any time.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1913-06-19
Trade.Union Agitation
In The Russian
Merchant Marine

interesting article under the above
title. The employment Offices are en-
t1rely In the hands of the master ship
pers or private agents. The seamen
The French system of Registered
men are taken on unless they have a
special certificate, does not exist in
Russia, says the Tribune Russo in an
have repeatedly tried to fight this sys-
tenn but without success In the years
1905 and 1906, when the burden of
autocracy was somewhat lighter than
is usually the case, the men created
their first trade union, on the Black
Sea The organization conducted a
strike laSting six weeks, with great re-
suits. After that time men were taken
on and dismissed only at the instiga-
ton, or with the approval of the sea
ton or with the approval of the
union. The eaimen's papers were is
sued at the union Offices and the union
generally attained such influence that
1t was invited to send delegates to
royal commission which was appointed
ito consider a bill concerning the ma
rine boards. In connection with their
organized fellow. workers on the Baltic
the Caspian and the White Seas, the
represe ntatives of the men of the
Black Sea submitted a proposal &C
cording Ito which the organization and
control of the marine boards should
be under the principles of the trade
union. A period of persecution ON the
part OF the government set in, how
ever, towards the end of the year The
readers of the organization were incar-
cerated In prison and the organization
itself put down In the most brutal man
ner. Soon, however, secret organiza-
lions sprung up in the place of the
old organization the first being among
the seamen of the Caspian Sea in 1910
OF the 5000 seamen only 200 belonged
to these organizations contributing
altogether about 300 francs per month.
Following the defeat of the seamen of
the Black Sea in August 1911, a Sc
cret organization was established. The
greater part of the work of this or
ganizatfon was done abroad, and in
january, 1912, their first paper was
published which was eagerly read ON
all ships. The agitation spread to the
other seas, so that over 100 crews soon
belonged to this secret and illegal
union.
The seamen did not join the. organi-
cation one by one, but whole crews at
time. The subscriptions which were
paid into the funds of the trade jour
nal amounted to two per cent of the
wages. In the year 1912, SO crews
contributed altogether 10000 francs.
OF this sum, Sc per cent was required
to defray the management expenses
20 per cent for the labor paper and the
remainder for removals, support, etc.
The deputies to the Dulma were allow
ed ESQ francs for their e0pens es.
There were, abroad, in Antwerp for in
stance, socalled neutral organizations
of Russian, Lithuanian and Esthonian
seamen. These unions have decided
that the aforementioned paper shall
be their official trade journal This
journal is now "a pages thick and is
published under the subtitle "The Of
fetal organ of the Russian Watermen
and Seamen."
According to the report concerning
J the trade union movement of 1912, the
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1913-06-19
SeHrule For Boston

Boston now has law providing for
the towns self administration on a
much broader scale. According to
this the town may decide upon all
matters which are not of a purely ma
tional character, whereas they have
hitherto been obliged to obtain the
consent of the governors. The police,
dock department., health department,
etc, will be under the control of the
municipal administration, which. will
ALSO be empowered to issue bonds for
public buildings, etc., and to generally
manage its own property. The town
of Boston is the first in the United
States to inaugurate system for the
relief of the aged workers employed
by the town. According to this sys5
tenn a worker who is so years of age
and who has been in the service of the
city % years, shall, at his request, and
with the approval of the retirement
board, be retired from service, and
shall receive an annual pension equal
to one-haf of his average wages dur
ing his last year of service. All men
tie retire at the age of TO-
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1913-06-19

most familiar manner, the PRIMITIVE
ness Of the form of speech used in ad-
dressing the walters, j. e. thee" and
thou ETC., is acutely felt by those
workers in the large towns. Still it
must be suffered in the smartest res
Gaurants as well as in the most simple
eating houses. In the best establish
ments the walters must be clean shaw
en-, and in some places must even
have their heads. Tips are the on1y
source of. income. A guarantee de-
post is demanded upon waiter being
engaged, and no receipt is given for
same. This deposit is, in most cases,
not given back when the waiter leaves,
but the landlord or proprietor makes
the man a little present The waiter
is answerable for broken china, ETC.,
and unpaid bills. Bribery also exists.
Head walters and managers must also
be bribed by the walters or the latter
ind themselves told off to guests
known to be ''unproftable' or to mere
~ assist the head waiter serve, whilst
he pockets the tip. Sweating is prac-
tlced here in all its forms, it being
desired that the walters shall order
their clothes at a particular tailor
Money is collected in order to make
the landlord or proprietor a present
on Christmas Day and all such oil
days. Upon stock being taken of the
china, etc., the walters are SOM times
called upon to pay for damage, losses,
etc. The walters have numerous du-
ties to perform, including cleaning,
washing the stalrcaSes, and such work.
They must board themselves at their
own expense. No opportunities for
rest exist. Child labor is very much
in evidence. The higher the class to
which the restaurant belongs, the low
er the standard of working conditions.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1913-06-19

The town of Charlottenburg stands
out above aid German towns, as being
the richest in public institutions Of all
descriptions, of which a very import
ant one is the board of health. The
monies spent by this department
amounted Al per head of population
in the year 1900, 73 in the year 1905,
and 8-6 in the lear 1910. The total ex-
penditure in 1907 was $4,000, in 1910
it was e13O,O0O, which amount also
included the sums necessary for the
care of the sick, babies in arms, con-
sumptives, the health of school chill
dren, disinfection, street cleaning,
draining, baths and public lavatories.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1913-06-19

organizations are slowly recovering
from the effects of the strike of 1909
An increase in membership is report
ed in most organizations which in the
case of those organizations affiliated to
the national centre, amounts to, in
the aggregate, $500. In the present
year the determined efforts on the part
Of many organizations is producing
satisfactory results.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1913-06-19

By recent referendum in Ohio, the
following have been, elected members
of the National Committee for that
Tom Clifford, 9517 Fulton Road,
Cleveland; M. J. Beery, Crestline; Max
Hayes, 80 Champlain Ave, N. W.,
Cleveland.
Wheeling majority. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1907-192?, 1913-06-19

The common people now nave . print
Ing plant Of their oWn-tho MAJORITY
E0sT18xs
The Forrest City times., 1913-07-11

Miss Chapliue, of Lonoke, who had been member of house party given last week by the Cross County Country Club, near Wynne, passed through the city en route home Saturday morning, and was met and entertained by friends while waiting for her train
 MT. H. w. Mosley and family. who for the past year have resided on the corner of South Rosser and Davis streets, removed the first Of the week to the Miller place, south of town, near the home of Dr. and Mrs w H. A Hey.
 MT ard Mrs. Bruce Wigus and sweet baby daughter, Launa, of Mad ison, returned to their home Monday morning after having spent the Fourth of July week in this city on a visit with the families of MT. and Mrs James P, Moore and MT. and Mrs Fred Harrelson.
 Mr Lee T. Holland, who has re gently accepted situation as sales man and accountant with Scott X Hurt, spent the Fourth in Paragould on visit with friends and taking in the big barbecue ana races gwen ln that city on that date. The gentle man reports great time.
 Mir J. T Simmons has resigned his position as overseer for MT H w.. Robinson, at Lakeside, and moved to this city He informed Times man Tuesday that he would be employed with brandon, Baugh & Co. in thier farming operations from now on We wish him success
 MT E. P Taylor, of the firm of Fay, Tor, Knight X Co.,. and MT James Russell, Jr. of the Fusseli-Graham- A lderson Co.,, spent the Fourth on Black fish Lake. where they were roy ally entertained at d tishfry and picnic given by the Bonners, of Boomers vile
 MT and Mrs, A bert Grobmyer and the children arrived home Sunday af- ternoon from Memphis, where Mrs. Grobmyer and the children had spent week with friends, and where A lbert went to celebrate the Fourth, take in the sights and accompany them home.
The Forrest City times., 1913-07-11

Dr. and Mrs F. A. Long and son, F. A, Jr., of Memphis, came over Friday morning and took Fourth-of- July dinner with Mrs. Longs parents, Col. and Mrs. V. E. Izard, in this city. The doctor returned to his du- ties in Memphis Saturday morning, while Mrs. Long and E. A, Jr., re- mained over for a day or two to visit with other relatives and friends, all of whom are always delighted to see and welcome them
 The line of new Oxfords for ladies, young ladies and misses, including all the newest shapes and shades, consti- tute one of the prettiest and most stylish displays of slippers to be found in Forrest City. In fact, our Shoes are all snappy and embrace supremi cy style and distinctiveness not found in the ordinary kind The Russell Graham-A A lderson Go.
 He eats heartily in the hottest weath- CT who uses Prickly Ash Bltters. It keeps his stomach, liver and bowels in perfect order,
The Forrest City times., 1913-07-11
Lady Bell Icing fer cakes at Law

Lady Bell Icing fer cakes at Law rence's
 Yoo can Ind the gen4iue II tfmaH House goGlets in any size and m0der- ate prices at Neb'etts Phone Jf
 Mr. and Mrs. Ellsworth IIau-leton. ot Marianna, were pleasant guests for the FoartG al tHe home gf Mrs Ham b.eton's parents Squire and Mrs \. 5. Nelson, in tAis city. and their many friends were glad To meet them on this their first visit since they were happily married and went to Mari anna 70 reside
 City Marsha, J. M. Davis. NIT. John w. Naylor and Rev. r. w Gee went up on Fishing Lake Tuesday in NIT. Nayl0r's ear, where they spent several hours on little fishing spree, with the DeHOSitt Brothers, as haSts IL is needless t0 add that the visitors caught plenty of fish and had | most enjoyable time
 Ile new invoices of uove ties al this store have beeu selected and bought with an eye single to yauf approval Early shoppers will ind many exclu- slye things oa diSpIay tbat viii round cut and put t6e finishing touches 10 those summer clothes. that willnot be shown by our competitors The Fes- Graham Aidefs0u Co.
 NIT j. II Harris. of Johnson town ship, one of the prosperous young farm CTS Of the county, was visitor in the city Tuesday morning The gentle nan informed Times man that a fine mule ran away with piOw on his place Monday which resulted in the animal sustaining a nun Der of ugly and serioQs cuts.
 Among those from this city who at tended the house party given last week by the Cross County Country Club, we note Misses Evelyn and Gen. evieye Pettus, Miss Virginia Norton, Miss Dorothy DUngan, of Little Rock: Miss Anna Roleson, MT. William Mer- win, and MT. Roger West, of Mari anna,
 Mir. | ". Mallory, of Brinkley, spent Sunday and Monday in the city with his family and circulating among nlS many lrlendS, who are alWayS glad to give him cordial welcome home. Ike says he is enjoying very satis- factory business, and is consequently in his usual happy and contented frame of mind. He gave us a pleasant call Monday,
 Rev. K. ] King, pastor of the Chris tian church in this city, will leave the latter part of the week to fin his appointment at McCrory, and desires this paper 10 announce that the Sun day-schOOl exercises will be conducted as usual and hopes there will be a good attendance, but that there will be no preaching at the Christian church next Sunday.
The Forrest City times., 1913-07-11
Phone Lawrence for groceries

Phone Lawrence for groceries Economy fruit jars, tops and clamps at Neblett'S. Phone 34
 Bring your pearls to Mrs Warshay- sky.
 Money to loan on improved farms Taylor Knight X Go.
 Phone Is. Klondike Bakery. for the best Of all kinds of Bakers goods lr $. Shields went over to Mem phs Tuesday morning on business. Subscribe for The Times. if YOU Nan, tie news of this city and co-nty Masons fruit jars, caps and rdobers at Ne6lett's. Phone 34. MT George Eumage of Hetb. was genial business visitor tC the city the first of the week.
 jast received. shipment ot la uats. owes mitts and masks. at He News. and
 We make a speciality Of prenpt de- cry ot anything in oar liue Phone fer bread cakes pies, etc Fh0ue Is for nice, fresh E cad. Cakes id Pies. Il fact anything in tie aEen inc Prompt delivery 5lr Henry Smith, president Of tGe Hnh ct WheatleY. was genial b4s!- Fs visitor in the city Saturday. A new lot Of preserving kettles. all Ees may be had of Ne6'e,t. The sro- Phone 34.
 F tinds of cold meats, yegetab es ldy to serve, and fruits for picnics d oappers and lunches, al Nebiett's. 4uire ] NJ Cavanaugh aud Mr E. jdyroe, of the Moon Lake cOuu were business visitors to the city esday
 want your trade, anG will spare trouble or expense to give you sat ction Frank Burkart Baker, bne Is
 and see the plat of our new ad- pn 10 the city of Forrest City.
 now offered for sale Eugene lams al Bank of Forrest City.
 II. A Horton and his attractive inter, Miss Hattie, of New Castle,
 pleasant visitors with friends in
 v Saturday.
 assortment of Art and Dress ns comprising all the natural and ed effects, are among the new and (ctlye features for Spring at The U Graham A lderson Go.
The Forrest City times., 1913-07-11

MT, and Mrs. John Malouf are re- J0lcing over the arrival of a dear little baby girl al their home on Monday morning the 7th. This is the sixth child that has blessed this union. and the proud parents are to he congratu- lated that all the members of the family are enjoying good health and are living Tn the midst of peace hap piness and plenty
 Nil. J. (. Hurt, junior proprietor of the prosperous Front street merchan- dising firm of Scott & Hurt, returned Monday morning to his business du- ties in this city. after having spent the Fourth very pleasantly with his family and friends in Wynne They had just returned from a delightful visit with relatives in Alabama. where they attended the wedding of Mrs, Hurt s sister
 We are sorry to learn that Mrs. Frank Burkart and two children were very sick last week, but glad to hear Tuesday that they are improving. They are yet far from well Mrs. J. R. Carder has been nursing them. and we are sure they have had the very best Of attention, and under her care will no doubt soon be entirely restOr- ed At least we hope and believe so This is very trying weather for sick folk.
 One of the most successful fishing parties of the season spent the Fourth down on Otter Pond, on the Casteel place. and was made up of Mir. and Mrs. NJ. C. Hambleton and little son, and MT. Tom Gatling and MT James Gillian, of this city The catch num- bered over fifty fine bass, trout and speckled pearch, and we are informed that Mir. Hambleton brought back the ribbon as the champion fisherman
 Miss Ethel Waldrep, one of the most popular and efficient operators in the local telephone exchange, is taking her vacation and is making the most of the time ill visiting friends thoughout the county. The young lady spent the Fourth at the big barbecue and ! picnic at Macedonia, returning home Saturday morning, leaving again Tues l day morning for Widener to spend a day or two with her father.
 MT W. O. Pirtle, of New Castle, was genial visitor in the city Satur- day and paid The Times office an ap- preciated call. The getleman brought in the report of most enjoyable fish fry held on the Fourth at the Big Eddy by the citizens of Johnson town. ship, which proved to be most en- joyable occasion for the large mum Der of citizens who participated, and that more than a hundred pounds of fish ] were consumed.