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The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-11-06
UNIONS REDUCE HOURS;
ECONOMIC POWER BEST

Chicago.-The shorter workday plan
that gets results is the best, writes Pres
ident Perkins of the Cigar Makers In
ternational Union. This unionist dis
cusses eight-hours by law and eight
hours through trade unions in the Cigar
Makers Official Journal, and shows
that, as far as his organization is con-
cerned, trade union methods have prov
en- most effective.
"The question is, so far as members
of the international union (cigar max
ers) are, concerned, stripped of its aca-
demic and theory LORE he says, "work
ed Gus as follows: Through our own ef-
forts in the trade union movement we
shortened the hours of labor to eight
per day May /, 1856, and with great sat
isfaction in so far as longevity and
health are concerned. An effort to have
this through legislation in all probable
ity would have found us still working
ten or twelve hours day and still fight
ing for the eight-hour work day. Since
the adoption of the eight-hour work day
in 1856 the average length of life for
members of the international union has
increased about thirteen years, and the
per cent of those who die from tuber-
cuosis has been reduced from 81 per
cent to 20 per cent, while the vitality,
strength, and earning capacity of the
members has been greatly augmented
"Fine-spun theories, like castles in the
air, are pleasant for some people to
dream and think about, but actual, con-
crete results, which make for better
life, social and economic, are the things
which count In the matter of the shor-
tening of the hours of labor we have
accomplished this without being bound
gagged, and delivered to the state"
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-11-06
Know Yourself.

If you're not succeeding have heart
to heart talk with yourself Maybe you
haven't so many brains as you imagine,
or maybe you don't know how to use
them to get results. Have a ten minute
talk with yourself every night, and do
it in the coolest blooded way you posi-
bly, can. Every little failure of the day
should be analyzed; every opportunity
you have let pass you uncaught should
be used as a club on your brain, Then
avoid those errors tomorrow
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-11-06

tons, are assigned by inanciers as the
big factors behind the 'bull' movement.
Street Railway stockholders are the
greatest beneficaries OF the advance in
prices. Their profit alone is $1,97S,'50.
A week ago Street was selling at $91
a share. Thursday it was bid in at
%1O715, a gain of $1O.7j a share
, There are 100000 share of Street"
outstanding, but trading is on a basis
of 500 par, while the book par value
is $50.
"Gas" Makes Increase.
Gas stockholders stock has ncreas-
ed $1,450,OO0 in the past week. This adj
vance is distributed among $4,000 hold
ers. Gas stock has gone up II points in
that period
Abount a week ago the common
shares of the c. n. & c. Railway sold
for $t3 each. Thursday the price was
500, marking a paper profit for share
holders OF $3j0,000. Holders OF the pre-
ferred stock, which has advanced $3.50
share, are $2O7,5 richer-on paper
Cincinnatians are large holders OF the
Columbia Gas issue, which has gone up
$50 a share in week.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-11-06
REFUSE TO ARBITRATE.

Clifton, Ariz.-Copper mine operators
have refused to arbitrate the demands
of their striking employees for higher
wages The strike started last month.
1t was originally caused by the dismissal
of workers who joined the union. Rep
resentativcs of the miners submitted
this plan for settlement, which was re-
jected by the operators:
"All of the demands of the employees
to be submitted to a board of arbtra-
ton. The men to return to work at
their former wages pending the decision
of the board of arbitration. When the
board has rendered its decision the men
to receive the advance in wages, if any,
from the day they return to work. This
difference to be paid on the first pay day
after the board has decided on the scale,
in lump sum, in addition to the wages
due for the past fifteen days. Two mem
bcrs of this board to be appointed by
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-11-06
The Arctic summer.

The artic summer is brief, but for
weeks together there is nothing to dis
tingush day and night. Once at Dvor-
nix two naturalists had left their ship
at different hours. When later they
met one said, Good morning" the 9TH
er Good evening" Both agreed that
the hour was :, but while one traveller
held that it was tomorrow morning
the other maintained that it was o'clock
last night On returning to the ship
they settled that it was last nigh, so
they dined and went to bed again.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-11-06
PLIGHT OF PORTO RICANS.

Lake Mohonk, n. Y.-Many claims by
the American Federation of Labor re-
garding conditions in Porto Rico were
repeated by DR.. ID. w. May, superin-
tendent of the Porto Rico experiment
station, in an address before the con-
ference on the Indian and other depend
ent peoples.
DR.. May said the population is on the
verge of starvation, and that if being
underfed is slow starvation there are
many starving to death every year.
by far the large mass of the popula-
ton live in the country" lie said. ";rhey
are of mixed breeding-white, Indian
negro. They live in huts made of palm
boards, leaves or straw. These houses
usually consist of two rooms and all
outdoor kitchen-the furniture, crude
bench and one or two hammocks. Often
the entire family sleep in one room on
the floor Through stress of poverty
they have fixed upon the simplest diet
of which beans and rice are the staples"
The speaker assured his audience that
these workers are not oppressed or ex-
plotted. "The plantation owner is good
to them, and as generous, usually, as his
means will allow he said
1t was further stated that owing to
the great amount of labor available and
little organization contractors in the
cane fields are enabled to dictate their
own terms. The audience was not in
formed of the efforts made by these
workers to organize and the attempts of
contractors to break a recent strike Of
agricultural workers.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-11-06

The bulls have it,
The sensational rise in the value Of
leading issues listed on the Cincinnati
Stock Exchange over period covering
a week was temporarily halted Thurs
day, altho one of the most popular
stocks, Ohio Cities Gas preferred, reach
ed a new high record at morning call
1925.
An analysis OF the increased values
shows that stockholders in five impor-
tant companies-Cincinnati Street Rail
way, Cincinnati Gas, c., n. & c. Rail
way, Ohio Cities Gas and Columbia
Gas-arc S5,OO9,375 richer ION paper"
than this time last week.
Traced to Election.
The last squirt, which carried some
stocks to the highest point in years, is
traced by brokers directly to the result
OF Tuesdays municipal election. Pre-
dictions OF higher levels were made
without exception.
Renewed confidence in the attitude of
the incoming administration and a gen.
eral feeling of security due to the in
crease i'll the country's business condi-
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-11-06
OPPOSE WAGE CUTS BY CITY.

St. Louis, Mo,-Despite a provision in
the municipal charter that wages OF la
borers shall be based on the prevailing
rates" organized labor is alert to dan
gers contained in the proposed city sal
AIRY BILL which would reduce the wages
OF mechanics below the standard OF
their respective trade unions. The Cen
tral Trades and Labor Union is resisting
the proposal with such vigor that adj
vocates of the bill are on the defensive.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-11-06
SECURE EIGHT-HOUR DAY.

Pittsburgh, Pa.-After three days
strike the Pittsburgh Machine and Tool
company at Braddock, near here, agreed
to the eight-hour demand, Of over 200
employees. The ninc-hour rates will pre-
vail Employees of the Miller Saw Trim
mer company are also striking for an
eight hour day and conferences are be-
ing held between the interested parties.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-11-06
All Mixed Up.

We'll, how did you come out with
your jury duty
Il don't like it." confessed Mrs. Wom-
bat. When the lawyer for the plaintiff
got through | was sure he was right
When the attorney for the defendant
finished | felt certain he was right
When the judge got through | didn't
know who was right. Louisville Cour-
ier-J Journal.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-11-06
WAGES OF WOMEN IN MISSOURI.

Jefferson City, Mo-ln statement
issued by the bureau of labor statistics
it is shown that only SOC women factory
employees in this state are paid $15 to
$40 week, and but 235 receive more
than $40. Ten thousand are paid be-
tween $5 and 81; 5000 between 81 and &c.
and 5,4OO receive from So to S. per week.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-11-06

the employers, two by the employees, and
a fifth member to be an employe of the
Department of Labor to be appointed
by the secretary of labor, and the find
ings of this board to be final and bind
ing on both parties
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-11-06
SIGN WIRE MEMS CONTRACT.

San Antonio, Tex.-Members of Elec-
trical Workers union No. 500 are jub
liant over securing the signature of the
Gas and Electric company to a one year
contract. Former managers of this COM
pany maintained a different policy.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-11-06
NEW POST FOR PROF. NEARING.

Toledo Oho.-Prof. Nearing, who
was ousted by the University OF Penn
sylvania, has accepted deanship in the
municipal university of this city. He
will teach economies and political and
social science
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-11-06
FIRENIEN ORGANIZING.

Wheeling w. Va.-Mcmbcrs of the
Stationary Firemen's union report a
steady increase in membership and re-
newed interest among unorganized fire.
men,
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-11-06
Her Quick Wit.

He-Do you object to my lighting this
cigar?
She-No. But must you go so soon:
Puck
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-11-06
StarfSl.

The starfish contains nearly five per
cent of nitrogen and small quantity
of phosphoric acid.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-11-06
Hope.

Hope inspires courage, it is the mu-
sic of life the anchor OF the soul and
the forerunncr of success.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-11-06

A mirror is a convenient thing to have
around when you are looking for your
best fricnd-P Philadelphia Record.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-11-06

My husband says he has an idea
your husband always is boasting. -
Houston Post.
The labor advocate. [volume] (Cincinnati, Ohio) 1912-1937, 1915-11-06
Cincinnati Post 4 dn1its Defeat of
Bigelowism Last Tuesday Brought
Confidence to Local Business Men

1t Says: "Fve Million Dollars Gain in Stock BOOM
Issues Traded In Cincinnati Exchange Figure in
Bull Movement Seen Factor Increase in
Country's Business Condition Regarded Another
Element
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-09-28
SHERIFF WILLIAMS OUT
 FOR ENDORSEMENT TERM
Friends of Popular and Efficient Oifi- cial Predict He Will Get Nomina-
 ti0n Without Opposition.

Robert H. Williams, affectionately known as Bob" Williams to tllous- ands in Jefferson county, announces today in The Graphic that he is a Democratic candidate for sheriff for an endorsement term,' and there ap- pears to be a growing belief upon the part of Bob" Williams support CTS that none will offer to contest with him the nomination. The basis for this belief is found in the custom that satisfactory official is entitled to a second term, and that seldom has this custom been ignored by as- pirants to office.
 There is little of Bob" Williams personal history. that is not known to practically every one in the coun- ty He is member of one of Jeff ferson's oldest families, his mother being born here in 1882, and MT. Will Hams birth occurring at the family home at Sixth and Main streets. He has spent his entire life among the people here, and those who know him best are those who most highly regard him.
 He spent good part of his life on the farm, and has the unique distinc- tion of having held deputy sheriff's commission under every Democratic sheriff since the war. his first being given him by c. H. Triplett in 1892. He became actively identified with the sheriff's department under Sheriff c. M Philpot, now county judge. and was retained by Edgar Brewster dur ing the latter's occupancy of the of fec.
 MT. Williams experience made him fan1iliar with. the duties of sheriff and tax collector, and when he as snmed office he was thoroughly pre- pared to give the best service possi- bic. If there is a department, that is better conducted than that of the Jefferson county sheriff, Mir Will Hams friends do not know it. | The collection of. more than half a million dollars in taxes is quite a task. but it ig handled expeditiously cnd accurately. MT. Williams made something of 2 record this year by
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-09-28

T pr. Norris read a message from County Judge Philpot, who was un- able to attend, to the effect that the county is permitting the Associated Chariie s to ,experd each month $50 of the pauper funds of the county which would othenwis9 be expended by the county officials. This was not any addition to the paupsr fund simply allowing the Charities to dis burse this amount, and Judge Phil pot stated the money is economically and satisfactorily expended, and goes very far.
 Prof. J. R. Allen pledged the aid of tn, high school students, in any pos sible way.
 Hugh Fox, D. B. Nivtn, H. V. Bahlau, Leo M. Andrews and others gave testimonials of cases of their knowledge
 "Kickcrs" Scarce.
 "Kicks" were called for by the chairman, and there being no re- sponses, Dr. Norris answered one he had heard, relative to high salaries and high ovarhaad expenses, by stat ing that the combined salaries of the two secretaries was $S5 per month.
 Dr. Waldrip made, a stirring appeal to the men to wake up to the prac- tical side of this very necessary charity work, by aiding in carrying on the association, and Rev. J. E. Cox dismissed the gathering with a blessing.
 Announcement was made the an nual meeting of the organization will be held "Wednesday, at which time a financial campaign will be announced and budget for the new year will be prepared.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-09-28
collecting an unusually large per cent

collecting an unusually large per cent of the taxes due. He has surrounded himself with competent men, and the result has been to give the peO- pie the best service. The financial end is conducted on banking princi- pies; and when day ends, MT. Will Hams is in position to give a com plete financial statement.
 Through the excellent organization heshas perfected, sheriff Williams has not only been enabled to make rec ord in tax collecting on which he has been highly complimented by local and st2te officials, but alse has mace it possible to provide the best police protection for the people of the coun- ty. His persistency in bringing to justice b1 aakers of the law is having it's effec ct, for criminaily clined on2s realize that they will be pursued per- sistently by Sheriff Williams.
 Considered from all sides, friends of Sheriff Williams, conid ntly declare thar no one could conduct the office better than he has done, and that b2- cause of that fact predict that he will be nominated by tb.a Democrats for an endorsement term.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-09-28
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ocratic nomination l0r county clerk to succeed himself. MT. Nichols friends contemplate that the nomina- ten will go to him without oppos,- tiCn, because Of his IN ide popularity who have business at the county clerks office and the highly efficient and satisfactory manner in which the affairs Of the office have been con- ductad by him. l.s} Thsi county clerk is justly regarded as one of the most important officials of the county. He is the county's ex pert accountant, and, in addition. is the keeper Of f2cords of all probate pnd county court matters. It is upon his checking that settlements arc e, fected, and upon him devolves tine duty of apportoning the funds for schools, roads, drainage and all i'm provements for which taxes are levi ed.
 That MT Nichol has handled the arducus duttea of th3 office efficiant- ly is indicated by the approval given accounts and by the circuit court, to WHIcH tiIDulI1I tuC d1iuul leDoI US ~ i1 made. The busin@ss of the office has been handled with prcmptness and the utmost care, the dispatch with which. thet intricate reports have been compiled proving that the methods followed are modern( that the clerk is man of ability and that the of flee is conducted on efficient busi- ness lines.
 The interests of the people Il mand that the county clerk shall be accur- ate and straight that promptness in the dispatch of busi- ness b:s a rule, and that all people be served impartiality Friends of Coun- ty Clerk Nichol submit that he has made good" and that upon his rec ord he is entitled to reelection.
 Previous to assuming the duties of county clerk, MT. Nichol served as county treasurer, his record ill that office. being fully satisfactory as his conduct of the affairs of the county clerks department
 Birth.
 Born, to MT. and Mrs. J. w. Hus-
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-09-28

Starring apparently from a spalk k or defective flue, the entire roof and attic of the house was ablaze when yAe fire was discovered by neighbors Mr. Stewart and the mem bers of his family were able to move two trunks only out Of the house. ane the contents of the house we're dam aged by fire and water. The roo and ceilings of the house were de. stroyed. Insurance to cover at least q part of their loss was carried by both Mrs. Rosenzweig and MT. Stew art,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-09-28
Organized Charity l in Preventing Pau
 ism Is Explained.
DRS KNOW OF POVERTY IN CITY
Id Charities "Get Together"
 Brings Together City's F in Plan to Further Fork of Organization.

together meeting which
 together Pine Bluffs leading
 business men and profess
 en, and which was attended
 the ministers of nearly all
 ches, was held last evening
 pung Mems Christian assoei-
 lding, under the auspices of
 clated Charities.
 by Mrs. H. c. Higinbotham,
 han's auxiliary of the Young
 hristian association prepared
 that would delight the pal
 n epicure-and the principal
 which was fried chicken. ealthy, able-bodied men can
 mighty lot of fried chicken
 essorles and trimmings, but ny last night was ample, full
 lch so as the food was deli "A vote of thanks to the vas passed with great len. |the men had taken their seats
 he table, with Rev. J. I. Nor ldlng, the blessing was, asked l w. c. Schrader, pastor of peran church. After the food n enjoyed, Dr. Norris intro p turn the various speakers, blaming that the talks would Limited to five minutes in Dr. Norris explained also the Of the gathering. saying that mot intended to ask for any |but 1t was intended only that Fsentative men of. Pine Bluff e gathered together, to learn |What the Associated Charities |Mhat it has done.
 fnized Charity Explained.
 Joseph Jasin, the first speak |Who has always been a hearty for the Associated Charities, ed briefly what organized |ls. He told how. by co-opera- Fganized charity is conducted
 manner that q family in diff circumstances, through any 1s rehabilitated. is placed on again; how the worthy per- |lamlly is aided to make him. |ependent again; how the un- is picked and sent on his DIV the 6a0 local organizations iealty accord, SC mi eh So ey have a telegraphic code, ' they communicate oa. ii !, Julia Houston, the efficient " of the Associated Charities, Q Is also probation officer fol n county, gave a most inler- though very brief account ol sanlzatlOn's results the pas1 ars. Ill that time, sue said |dlyldualsy mad been befriended m ,1,OSS Hive in Pine Bluff figures. she Ssaid,S ei1actiyels ga the arguments of those per, no expressed the belief fthai luif was toe small for such al atlon. Miss Houston cited Incidents of her work, devot:na principally to cases involving
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-09-28
W. R. STEWART AND
 FAMILY BURNED OUT
Have Narrow Escape When Flames Destroy Cottage at Third and
 POplac Early This Morning.

ramage estimated at from $500 to S1.20n was caused by fire which was discovered at 1:20 o'clock this morn ing, in the cottage at sElird and Pop lar street. owned by Mrs. William Rosenzweig and occupied by w. R. Stewart
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-09-28

r. D. Comstock of New Orleans. export and import agent for the Southern railway, was in Pine Bluff yesterday on business.
 J. F. Rodgers of Magnolia. for merly farm demonstration agent for Jefferson county, was here yester- day, meeting old friends.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-09-28
COUNTY CLERK NICHOL
 IS SEEKING REEF FICTION
Friends Believe That His Record of Efficiency Entities Him to Sui
 frage of Democrats.

Currin M. Nichol makes formal an nouncemant in this issue of The Graphic as candidate for the Dem
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-09-28

sey, 1903 West Pullen street, Satur- day night, a 10-pound girl.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1915-09-28

Just received new one in
 Hats-a combination with Pearl Crown and Navy Brim-a great Pne, $3.oo.
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