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United labor bulletin., 1913-05-22
FEDERAL BOYCOTT LAWFUL.
Publishes List of Dealers Selling Adulter
ated Seed.

Washington-In accordance with the
act of congress, passed five years ago. the
department of agriculture has again pub
lished the seed "black list" of dealers
who have been selling adulterated forage
crop seed. 1t had reached the point when
the law was passed that it was hard for
the farmers to buy seed for the forage
crop and get anything like the seed they
paid for Kentucky blue grass seemed to
be the crop most adulterated. Many OF
the samples examined the first year con-
tanned only one per cent of blue grass
seed and that seemed to have gotten in
by accident. The supposed Kentucky
blue grass was made up of Canada blue
grass, dodder, weed seed and trash.
When the names and addresses OF the
offending seed men were first published
there was a howl from the dealers, but
the publication was in accordance with
the law passed by congress and most OF
the dealers were careful not to get into
the black list the second time. There
remains this year one dealer whose name
has appeared on the black list five sue
cessive years. There are twenty who
have appeared three years and eighty
who have been caught two years. Exam
nation and publishing of dealers names
who are selling adulterated seed will be
kept up during the coming year.
United labor bulletin., 1913-05-22
MINNESOTA CONVERSATION.

st. Paul, Minn-The legislature of
this state has passed workmen's com,
pensation act. There seems to be much
difference of opinion as to the relative
merits of the act, but there appears to
be general feeling that the establish
ment of the principle that industry
should bear its legitimate burdens is a
long step in advance With the princi-
pie accepted and the law in operation,
the deficiencies will constitute the best
argument for its amendment in future
legislative assemblies. While perfection
is to be desired, yet the compensation
laws in this country have not been in
operation long enough to make available
sufficient statistics upon which to frame
legislation that will assess industry to
fully discharge its obligations to society.
United labor bulletin., 1913-05-22

Charleston, w. Va.--The striking min
ers of the Kanawha coal fields, in spe-
cial convention here, voted to accept the
proposal of Gov. Hatfield for settle
ment of the trouble. The strike has
been in progress more than year, and
has been marked by better feeling, with
the coal operators heaping indignities
upon the miners that have been repre-
hensible in the extreme. The coal oper-
ators accepted the governors PROPOSE
ton a week ago, and the action of the
miners is expected to result in the with
drawal of troops Immediately. The vote
of the miners delegates was "a to in
favor of accepting the proposal. The
basis upon which the governor recon-
mended cessation of hostilities includ-
ed check weighman, a nine-hour day,
a semi-monthly pay day, and no discrimi-
nation against union men, together with
the miners being permitted to purchase
supplies wherever they desire. The
proposition accepted is practically the
same as that proposed by President of
the United Mine Workers, President
White having formerly suggested the ap-
pointment of commission to determine
the question of wages, in addition to the
plan proposed by the governor.
United labor bulletin., 1913-05-22
MILL WORKERS WIN.

Hazleton, Pa.-The strike of the mill
workers at the Duplan Silk Mill. which
was in progress for seven weeks, has
been settled. The United Textile Work
ers' officials and organizers came into
the contest and secured a splendid set
tlement although the 1. w. WIS failed
utterly to accomplish anything for the
workers. The agreement calls for a
fifty-five-hour week, these hours to be
between a. M and 5:45 p. M, except
Sunday, when the closing hour is to be
11:45 a. m. The increase in wages Sc
cured ranges from 10 to 80 per cent. A
grievance committee of three is provld-
ed for to take up grievances between the
employees and employer. Time and
half is to be paid for all work on Sun
days, New Year, Decoration day, Fourth
of July, Labor day, Thanksgiving and
Christmas. The contract runs until
March 81, 1914, and includes clause
providing for the union shop. Mrs. Con
boy, organizer for the United Textile
Workers, did yoeman service to bring
about the result, as did also the local
movement, the United Mine workers
playing a conspicuous part in the con-
test and settlement.
United labor bulletin., 1913-05-22
After dinner try a La Henrietts
FAILED TO PASS.

Lansing, Mich.-Detectives and others
are expressing regret that bill which
was before the last legislature providing,
among other things. for the prosecution
of persons without visible means of sup
port, did not pass A law of this kind is
susceptible of working injustice to many
men and the enactment of statutes of
this character is more liable to work in
justice than justice. Free locomotion in
this country should not be abridged,
even though individuals wander from
place to place without funds. All the
states have enforceable statutes against
misdemeanors and crimes, and they can
be invoked where evidence is at hand.
The presumption that a man who is
without funds and employment is law
breaker is not in accord with the prin-
ciples of a humane government.
United labor bulletin., 1913-05-22
La Belle 30 cigar, the best union-nad
80 cigar In the United States.
NEW ENGLAND PRINTERS.

Worcester, Mass.-The monthly bulle-
tin of the New England Typographical
union, just issued, shows the trade to be
in good condition. Out OF a membership
reported by New England locals. the re-
port shows that there are enrolled 3,T71
members, 1889 being regularly en-
ployed, 277 employed occasionally. 40
unemployed, and II pensioners. 1t is
further asserted that one of the most
successful organizing campaigns ever
inaugurated in the New England states
is being carried on. which is greatly
augmenting the membership. The cam
paign to organize the nonunion book and
job printers of Boston Is resulting in
applications being filed daily. The same
report from Lynn and Brockton.
United labor bulletin., 1913-05-22
ROPE STRIKE SETTLED.

Auburn-The Columbia Rope company
strike is settled, and 1900 textile oper-
ators who have been on strike since
March 20 have returned to work. The
terms of the settlement are that the
United Textile Workers union is to be
recognized; reinstatement of discharged
employees is to follow; increases in
wages are to take place, and arrange
ments are provided whereby minor diff
culties are TO be adjusted by committees
from the union and the management
The strike against the International Hat-
vester company is being investigated by
the state board of mediation and arbi-
tration, and while the company is pro-
ceeding to dismantle its plant under the
threat to move it to a foreign country,
still none of the machinery has as yet
been shipped from Auburn.
United labor bulletin., 1913-05-22
suLzER FOR MORE MONEY.

Albany-"It seems to me that your de-
partment would get better results for the
general welfare, and be doing simple JUS
tice to its laborers, if rs cents an hour
were paid for work on the canals" says
Gov. Sulzer in letter to Duncan w.
Peck, state superintendent of public
works. At present they receive $1.76 for
an eight-hour day. Contractors for
canal work" continues the letter. "pay
that much tc their laborers, and laborers
on the state highways are also paid rs
cents an hour Your department ought
to pay as much as a private corporation
pays its men for similar work. You are
aware of the increased cost of living and
the high prices that must be paid for
the necessaries of life. This affects the
laboring men fully as much as it does
clerks, or other better paid employees
and the state which employs them
should see to it that they are paid at
least living wage"
United labor bulletin., 1913-05-22
THIS WON'T GET VERY FAR.

Harrisburg, Pa.-By a bill introduced
in the state legislature it is provided
that employees of public service corpora
tions must not leave their work as the
result of a DISPUTE. In effect, the bill
provides for the establishment of 3
board of arbitration, the members of
which are to be appointed by the public
service commission. bill for the crea-
ton of which is now before the legisla-
ture. The provisions of the bill provide
heavy punishment in the event an en-
ploye or employees go on strike, or If
any one abets them, or even encourages
them to strike. A section of the bill
also provides that it shall be unlawful
for any employer to declare or cause a
lockout, or for any employe to go on
strike on account of any dispute prior to
or during a reference of such dispute to
a board of conciliation and investigation.
The legislature may pass bills of this
kind if it desires; but no state legisla-
ture will be able to effectually tie men
to their work and deny to them the
rights guaranteed under the constitution
of the United States.
United labor bulletin., 1913-05-22
Trades Unions hall. 202 Quincy block
Everything new. For labor unions OF.
clusively. $3.50 pcr meeting.
NELL WINS COMMITTEE.

Notwithstanding the op-
position that developed against the con-
firmation of Labor Commissioners Neill
in the senate, the senate committee on
education and labor has agreed to report
favorably his nomination as commission
er of labor statistics. The opposition to
the appointment arose from the fact that
a number of Southern senators took UNI
bragg because of report made regard
ing child labor conditions in the South.
At the time the report was issued these
same senators endeavored to suppress
the report, and also to have another in
vestigation, both Of which plans failed.
United labor bulletin., 1913-05-22
After dinner try Principe de Lees.
ACT WORTH EMuLATINe.

Seattle, Wash.-Alice Lord, secretary
and business agent of the Mattresses
union in this city, as well as foster moth
er to the mattresses, has at last had her
dream realized For years she has
worked increasingly to gather sufficient
funds to erect home for the girls who
are members of the union she repre-
sents, but it has been big task, al
though her efforts have not been with
out some measure of success. Recently
it was decided to commence the con-
struction of the home SO long desired,
but upon investigation it was found that
the site which had been purchased was
not now available from the fact that
there were no facilities for sewerage
connections. While yet regrett1ng this
disappointment, good Samaritan ap-
peared and presented the mattresses
union with a fourteen-room residence, to
be dedicated as mattresses home. The
building is a three-story structure, and
will accommodate about thirty. being
modern also in its appointments. The
union will Immediately furnish the home
which will be ready for occupancy in
two weeks
United labor bulletin., 1913-05-22
LAND BARGAINS

4Oo-acre improved farm, Banner county,
Nebraska; price $4,000; incumbrance'
$4,000.
I6O acres Lincoln county. Colo; nice i'm
proyements: so ready for crop; price, $5.-
900; incumbrance, 1000. or will rent share
rent.
incumbrance S5. 900.
100 acres in San Luis valley, Colo, near
Center; all in cultivation; irrigated; price,
$4,000; incumbrance. $4,000.
Fine business block Denver; price, $55.-
eco; incumbrance, $4,000.
Nice, new Groom modern home, Monte
Vista. Colo; price, s4.5oO: incumbrance,
1880.
above quick deal.
W. WHITTLESEY INVESTMENT Co,
sol GAS & ELEC. BLDG. DENVER.
United labor bulletin., 1913-05-22
TRUST BUYS QUINCY CONCERN.

Quincy, ass.-Announcement is made
here that the Fore River Ship Building
company, which is constructing a gigan-
tic battleship, nine submarines and two
destroyers for the government, has just
been sold to the Bethlehem Steel COM
pany, of which Charles M. Schwab, the
steel king, is the head. Whether the
story be true or not, it is interesting to
note that it has been asserted that the
sale of the Fore River company is of the
greatest importance, not only in the ship
building industry, but to the steel world.
The Schwab interests are said to have
plans on foot to enlarge the plant at
Fore River, and experts interpret the
sale as the opening act of steel war, in
that it is alleged that Schwab has re-
solved to face it alone" in an effort to
antagonize the big Steel trust.
United labor bulletin., 1913-05-22
MERIToRIoUs.

Portland, Ore.-"In commemoration OF
the fifty-seventh anniversary OF this Dus-
mess, we will, on and after May l next,
give our employees an actual elght-hour
day, opening at $50 a. m. and CLOSING
at $50 D. m excepting Saturdays In
commemoration of the fifty-seventh an
niversary of this business, we will, on
May l next, establish wage schedule
based upon a graduated scale of increase
for efficiency. no woman employe to re
ceive less than $S per week, or $50 per
month; apprentices and minors to not
receive less than Sc per week, or $26
per month" The foregoing is the an
nouncement made by the Meier Frank
company This is one of the greatest
department stores on the coast, and has
enjoyed large patronage by union men
and women The position taken by this
company is having salutary effect and
other institutions in the city are prepar-
ing to follow the lead of the big depart
ment store.
United labor bulletin., 1913-05-22
PAINTERS WIN STRIKE.

Danville, Ill.-The Painters have beer
successful in securing an, agreement
from all the boss painters. Two of the
largest strikes that have occurred in
Danyille for years have been won by the
workers. The carpenters strike was
won some weeks ago. when. they re
ceived an increase in wages and shorter
hours as well as the union shop, and
now the painters have just won Their
strike. The Building Trades council
has been largely responsible for these
two victories and is in better shape than
ever before.
United labor bulletin., 1913-05-22
HONOR WILSON.

Washington-The People of Blossburg
and Arnot, Pa. recently arranged pro
gram and set aside a day on which to
honor William B. Wilson, former con-
gressman and now head of the Labor de-
partment and member of the president S
cabinet. Mr.. Wilson is held in general
esteem by the people of his former con-
gressional district, and the day was
made memorable by the great number
who gathered to assist in greeting the
coal miner who has mounted the ladder
of fame by his persistence and ability.
United labor bulletin., 1913-05-22
METAL TRADES DEPARTMENT..

Washington-Presiden O'ConneIl, OF
the Metal Trades department, in speak
ing of the Erie (Pa.) campaign, stated
that the new organizations formed con-
sist of the boilermakers, blacksmiths,
building laborers. electricians. engineers.
foundry employees. lathers, sheet metal
workers, teamsters, and rubber workers.
The aggregate membership of these new
organizations reach 1,700 In addition
to this there has been an increase in
membership in the established organiza-
tions exceeding 1000 members.
United labor bulletin., 1913-05-22
TAlLoRs WIN STRIKE.

Winnipeg-Journeyme tailors. to the
number of 200. who have been on strike
since April /, have returned to work as
the result of an agreement reached,
whereby the men receive an increase Of
10 per cent on the previous price OF
piece work. The strikers asked for an
increase of II per cent and we're met by
a counter offer of an per cent advance.
but after conferences we're held a COM
promise was effected and 10 per cent
increase agreed to.
United labor bulletin., 1913-05-22
FOR RAILROAD EMPLOYEES.

Washington-Believi that existing
laws. intended to protect railway en-
ployes and limit the hours of labor are
being violated by the transportation COM
panies and that this may be due to the
impracticability of its strict enforcement,
Senator. Kenyon has introduced a bill
amending the act of March 4, 1907, SO
as to make it obligatory that all railway
employees shall have twenty-four hours
consecutively off duty in every period of
168 hours.
United labor bulletin., 1913-05-22
sTockYARDs MEN
SEEK TO ORGANIZE

Chicago.-With nearly 200 signatures
as nucleus organizers have begun the
first serious effort in nine years to un-
ionize employees of the stockyards pack
ing plants, numbering thousands of for
eigners.
Cards printed in several foreign Ian
guages and announcing meetings for
purposes Of organization, were placed in
the shops by a mysterious hand. Fore
men were ordered to confiscate them.
United labor bulletin., 1913-05-22
GET COMPENSATION BILL.

Des Moines, Ia.-After a long, hard
struggle, the organized labor movement
in this state has secured tho passage by
the legislature of the Clarkson work
mems compensation bill. While 1t is ap-
pretended that the bill is not perfect,
yet it inaugurates the law In this state
and will undoubtedly be amended in the
future to meet the deficiencies which
will be developed in its operation.
United labor bulletin., 1913-05-22
TRADES CLUB POPULAR.

The Trades Unions Benefit association
club rooms are proving very popular In
labor circles. The club has been estab-
lished nearly two years. and has become
one of the fixtures in trade union circles.
Union men who desire comfortable
place to spend an evening should enroll
themselves as members of the club.
United labor bulletin., 1913-05-22
GET SHORTER DAY.

Portland, Ore.-After many years of
continuous effort the Meat Cutters union
has secured the closing of nearly all
meat markets of this city at o'clock
p. m. All the leading markets, including
ing promptly at the hour mentioned.
United labor bulletin., 1913-05-22
BUY A FARM.

Ten acres is enough; 81 an acre
down and 81 per acre each month.
We will help you buy farm, If you
really want farm, If you want to
get a start and own some land, the
best land in the best state, near the
hest city in America. Here is your
chance. The whole Opportunity is
right here. with ten acres surveyed
and waiting for you, and we are will
ing and able to help you. Get farm
at Hudson Gardens, 80 miles from
Denver on the main linz of the Bur
lfngton railway. Send for circular.
A. M. Kearns Investment Co., $50
First National Bank BidR., Denver,
Colo.
United labor bulletin., 1913-05-22
GIVEN MORE POWER.

Sacramento, Cal.-According to an
amendment to the bill creating the Bu-
reau of Labor Statistics which has
passed both houses of the state legisla-
ture, the deputy state labor commission
ers throughout the state are given the
power to make arrests to enforce all la
Dor laws, and are given free access to all
places where men and women are en-
ployed.
United labor bulletin., 1913-05-22
PRINTER SHOT TO DEATH.

Chicago-James E. Gormelley, a union
printer, was shot in the back and instant
ly killed Saturday in the stockyards dis
trict. The police found the body lying
on the sidewalk. A negress later told the
police that she had seen two negroes at
tempt to hold up the victim and when he
resisted they shot him.
United labor bulletin., 1913-05-22
TO CARRY OUT AMENDMENT.

Washington D. C.-Representative
Bryan of Washington has introduced a
bill providing method for choosing
United States senator's by popular cleo
tion. The proposed law would apply in
the various states until the legislatures
provide by law the manner in which SEN
ators shall be elected.
United labor bulletin., 1913-05-22
CHILD LABOR EXHIBIT.

Washington-A child labor exhibit
took place in this city recently. 1t con-
sisted of illustrations and photographs
of the different phases of child labor in
mines, factories, canneries and street
trades. In connection with the exhibit
stereopticon views were given twice a
day.
United labor bulletin., 1913-05-22

Brotherhood of Blacksmiths and Help
ers.
October 20 Philadelphia. Pa, United
Textile Workers of America.
November 10, Seattle, Wash, Ameri-
can Federation of Labor.
December l. Chicago, ILL.,, Interna-
tional Alliance of Billposters. and Billers
of America.
United labor bulletin., 1913-05-22
ARE YOU a LIVE ONE,

Are you 4 member of a club where
you can meet bunch Of good fellows7
Why not join the Trades Unions BENEFIT
association, 203 Quincy building. It costs
but so cents a month.
United labor bulletin., 1913-05-22
STRIKING CLERKS

Buffalo. N. Y.-Having taken charge
of the strike of department store en-
ployes whose chief demand is for a min
imum wage for women, the United
Trades and Labor council Monday sub
mitted modified demands to the employ
ers in the hope Of bringing about an
early settlement
The new demands provide for mini
mum wage of So for women.
United labor bulletin., 1913-05-22

Trades Unions hall. 202 Quincy block.
Conveniently located. $3.50 per meeting.
United labor bulletin., 1913-05-22

Brandon's leaders, Blue Princess and
La Union, cents; La Henrietta 10
cents; BABY Rose, 10 cents.
United labor bulletin., 1913-05-22

Brandon's leaders, Blue Princess and
La Union, cents; La Henrietta, Ii
cents; Baby Rose, 10 cents.
United labor bulletin., 1913-05-22

La Belle SC cigar, the best union-made
SC cigar in the United States.
United labor bulletin., 1913-05-22
MINERS TO RESUME.

After dinner try a La Henrietta
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-22
WICK BROS,
Feed, Grain and Mill Products.

The house of Wick Bros, extensive
and successful dealer in feed, grain,
and mill products, is type Of the
great business institutions which
share in the many business oppor-
tunities incident to the remarkable
growth and prosperity OF the city Of
Bryan.
The firm is composed of John c.
Wick and Clarence Wick. This bust
ness was established in 1908, and dur
ing the period of its activities here
has taken rank as one of the most
reliable, extensive and trustworthy es-
adjustments OF its kind in this part
of Texas. The firm carries a large
stock of feed, grain, and all grades of
mill products, guaranteed to be of the
best known to this line Of business,
at prices which are satisfactory and
within the reach of all customers.
John c. Wick, the senior partner Of
the firm, is a native of Bryan, grad.
uate of the Agricultural and Mechan-
ical College, and one of the leading,
able and progressive Aldermen of the
city of Bryan During the period of
his residence here he has been known
as one of the most valuable, leading.
successful, and capable public spirited
men of the city. whose extensive ac-
quaintance and popularity with all
classes of people has made pillar of
strength in the upbuilding of the city
and the advancement of the work of
modern improvements In all lines Of
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1913-04-22
THE CITY NATIONAL BANK.

One of the leading factors in the
growth and prosperity of the city OF
Bryan is the City National Bank,
among the strongest and most sub
stantial banking houses in the State
OF Texas, organized in 1889, and hav-
ing a capital stock OF $3.50, 1000. From
the date of its organization to the
present, this admirably equipped bank
has possessed the most adequate IA
cilities and financial ability to render
the best service known to the best
modern financial institutions. Its his
tory has been that Of steady and I'M
interrupted progress along lines Of
wise, conservative, safe and mature
judgment, and in point of resources,
reliability, and modern facilities ex-
tended to it's patrons. occupies posi-
ton second to none.
The officers of the bank are the fol-
lowing leading business men, flnan-
ciers and capitalists:
E. H. Astin, president; John X. Par
ker, vice president; John e. Astin,
vice president; Albert w. Wilkerson,
cashier; e. w. Crenshaw, assistant
cashier; J. NJ. Hare, assistant cashier.
The following list of the banks d.
rectors comprehends some OF the lead
ing and wealthiest citizens in the city
OF Bryan: j. W. English, ]. n. Cole,
4. II. Astin, John f. Astin, John X.
Parker, and Albert w. Wilkerson. The
able and experienced force of employees
who render valuable services in the
conduct of the extensive business of
the bank, are the following: Fred l..
Cavitt, bookkeeper; ]. Rivers Allen,
assistant bookkeeper; and Clarence
A. Scale, exchange and collection
clerk.
Illustrative of the resources and
financial ability of this bank, it is
sufficient to note that its stockholders
represent capital of over S2,000,00O,
and are rated among the most capable
business men and financiers in Texas.
The admirable business policies
adopted and adhered to by this bank,