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The Connecticut labor press., 1919-03-29
CICARMAKERS TO REDUCE WORKING
 TIME SCHEDULE
Will Work 40 Hours Week Tem- porarily to Help the
 Unemployed.
DELEGATES TOCONVENTION
List of Members of New Haven Local Who Left City for
 War Service.

In order to secure employment for as many cigarrnakers i'll New Haven as possible, Cigarmakers' Union No. 3o at a special meeting on Wednesday night voted to work a 4O-hour week instead of 45 as at present. The men have been quitting at o'clock on Saturday after noon and hereafter, or until there is a work on Saturday at all. This action was taken for the benefit of the un- employed cigarmakers as it will result i'll situations for some who are unable to secure work at present It was de- cided that this would be preferable to having the men leave the city. When the cigarmaking business improves and gets back to a normal basis, the men will return to the old time schedule. The motion to carry out this move was carried by large majority.
 At regular meeting of Local 39 on Tuesday evening. delegates were elected Connecticut Federation of Labor as follows: Ira M. Ornburn, J. w. Mur- phy. William Loefstedt, Charles Roher, Phil Montis and John Guetens.
 About 70 members of the Cigar makers Union of New Haven entered the service of the United States for the war. One member died in the service, Frank Seufert, and a gold star on the service flag in front of the Graves fac tory, Is i'll his honor. Edward McGov- ern was the first member of the union to leave New Haven and he was badly wounded i'll France. He was sent back to this country and is still in a hospital here, with shell wounds in the back and leg. The list of union cigarmakers from New Haven who joined some branch of the service iS as follows
 Fred Cavadini, 1ohn Carano. George Daley Vincent Stan, Denny, John N Dickerson, Seth Emig, Peter Faulkner, John O. Frankforter, William J. Foley, James F. Kerr, Charles Kronberg, Al bert Lanuers, George Lehr, William J. Manning, Judah Mendoza, Bernhard McKiernan, Benjami Margolis, George Parodi, Emil Peterson Julius Paridaens Albert Schwollow, John Thomas, Michael Trudo. Chas. Van Eggehn. Jacob Waas, William J. McGlynn, Vic tor Carpenter. Henry Links, Fred A. Pohlnan, ]. DeWcerdt Joseph Mis- bach, Leon Mlsbach, John Bremen, Harry Schwartzman, Thomas F. Cough EranI, Scnfert Paul Zimmerman, Peter Pellins, w. Hoorn, Gus Schenarts, Philip Rox, Fred Chas. Kniehl, Frank Baker, jr., James H. Prendergast, John Rowley, Otto Paul Buttstaedt, J. C. Bauer C.. Huddleston, Ernest Bein, John Carrlr; ,.,.el, Walter Kral. Fred A. Pohlman. George Theis Frederick A. Miller, William T. Burke, Emil Van Steenberger. Alex Laine. jr., Max Levinsl.v. Williar> HalIihan Charles Coart, Ormond Currier, Michael Sny- fer, Clarence A..'Ier, Tolnl Thomas, and Edward McGovern.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-03-29
GARMENT WORKERS
 WINNING STRIKE
Reports From New York Show Settlements Have Been Made
 With Many Manufacturers.

That the ladies garment workers are winning their strike is shown hy reports from New York, where the strike orig mated. In this state the strikers are maintaining their optimistic attitude and no disturbances are reported this week in Hartford or New Britain. The strong-armed gangsters have not made any trouble and the sympathizers of the girls have not thrown any beans, so there you are. In New Haven the new ly-organized union IS adding few mem bers to the rolls and all the girls re- ported Present" when the strike bene- fits were paid this week from the dough- bag of MT. Lefkovits.
 At one time there were 37,0OO gar ment workers out on strike in New York and all have returned to work with the exception of 5000. Those now on strike in New York belong to Local g, waist and dress operators. Settle ments have been made with employers by Local 6, white goods workers; Local 41, lace and dress kimono makers: and Local 50, infants and ladies' under wear workers. Hyman Bushel!. counsel for the strikers i'll New York, estimates that 1t has cost the strikers minimum of $2O a week each m lost wages and predicts that all will win the strike and return to work soon.
 Last week The Connecticut Labor Press had ar item about the illness of Miss Emma Kronhardt, in charge of the strike in New Haven. Miss Krorhardt said yesterday that inquiries about her condition had been received from all over and many girls had been alarmed as they feared her sickness was more dangerous than the report indicated. This shows the extent of the territory in which this paper circulates for Miss kronhardt was deluged with inquiries from many places
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-03-29
WOMEN IN FACTORIES.
Over 2,00o Replaced by Men in
 Hartford Since the War.

Hartford, March 28.-The Commrn- lty Labor Bureau estimates that 2O1o women employed by local manufactur- ing concerns have been released since the war and replaced to a great extent 6y 61 sGtdS5s 2esarno 7nd Saorf be A5 g e be1 ref of non-dependent married women in factories, survey of B factories shows that 2,969 women are now employed by the concerns By an unanimous vote of the bureau 1t was decided to continue the activities of the bureau and to help the local office of the United States Elm ployment Service at No. Ford street in every way possible. John F. Gaffey, formerly head of Draft Roard No 7, ilas offered to continue his voluntary work as chairman and Richard Wayne will similarly continue as secretary.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-03-29
ABORNE IS ENDORSED.
Chairman of Bridgeport Media
 tion and Cancellation.

Bridgeport, March 28.-Members of the local Board of Mediation and Con- ciliation have agreed to endorse w. H. Aborne, administrator of Bridgeport award as chairman of that body. The committee elections at the following plants have been approved by the Ma tiona1 War Labor board:
 Singer Manufacturing company, Bridgeport Brass company, the Bridge port Hardware Manufacturing com pany. the Automatic Machine company, the. Bridgeport Coach Lace company,
 The following committee elections were made at the Manufacturers Iron Foundry: Foundry department, Stev Hideg, chairman, Paul Evan and John Lucas: core-making department George Buda, chairman; John Chairman and John Basista
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-03-29
GeneralO OrganizerH Hugh Frayne Tells of Plans of Coming
 Convention.
War to the Knife Against I. w. ". Agitation, Anarchy and Radical Socialism-Retailers Gouge Public-Federation
 Officials Tainted With
 Bolshevism.

Americas greatest labor union organ izatIon the American Federation of Labor, with 3,OOO00O members, IS pre- pairing to stamp out the little flames of BolsheVism sprInglng up here and there, and especially in the big cities through out the country.
 the A. F. of L. and its principal leader outlined the purpose and program re- solved upon by labor union command CTS that are Americans first. This cam paigg& &contenplateS war to the knife agal}N Bolshevism, 1. w. w. agitation, anarchy and radical socialism-against all of the forces of disorder in motion toward revolution.
 Tactics to be used against these forces have been discussed by the A. F. of L. leaders in this country with President Gompers, and these will be put before the annual convention of the federation which will be held in Atlantic City be- ginning on the first Monday in June. That the convention representing 5000, GOO American Workmen vii uphold the hands of its leaders MT. Frayne has no doubt, since evidence will be supplied to the delegates to prove that the menace is grSater than has been generally recog nized so great indeed that even a few officers of the A. F. of L., though men of lesser consequence, have apparently been tainted by the Bolshevist propa- ganda. These men are not influential III the organization, MT. Fraync states, and will be got rid of unless they sincerely recant un-American views.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-03-29
NOT DIsCHARGTNG MEN.

Bridgeport. March 28.-Government orders that will keep the Lake Torpedo Boat Company busy for many morths have been received within the last few months General Manager Philip B. Brill denies that there is any truth in a rumor circulated in Bridgeport. to the effect that employees will be laid off at the plant within the next few days. In discussing the matter he said: There is absolutely no foundation for such a story and as a matter of fact we are in creasirg instead of reducing our work ing force. There is plenty of work at the plant for men who can do it.'
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-03-29
TURNING OF THE TIDE.
Government Reports Show Labor
 Conditions Improved.

Washington, March 28-A slight improvement in labor conditions throughout the United States was shown by reports for the past week re- ceived by the federal employment serv- ice from 122 cities. The reports, made public this week showed 371,246 unem- ployed, as compared with 373,038 for the week preceding. The number of cities reporting labor surplus remained about the same.
 7.3 per cent. of the cities, while 24.7 per cent. reported an equality of supply and demand, and 68 per cent. a surplus. Cleveland reported 6OOOO unemployed, Detroit g. 500. and Buffalo 10000
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-03-29
Those Who Voted Against Party Didn't Attend Meet
 ing That Endorsed.
Action Taken by Trades Alliance at Second Meeting Clearly Illegal = Party Presents Ticket for Tuesdays
 Election - In
 Bridgeport.

Hartford, March 28.-The action of the speclal meeting of the Hartford
 Building Trades Alliance, held March
 l9th, III endorsing the American Labor Party IS maintained by some of the trades affiliated with that body to have been bit of sharp practice which will result Ill no benent to the party en- dorsed and winch is bound to cause trouble within the ranks of the Alliance
 As expalned by some of the leaders, among the building trades the matterA hrst came up at meeting of the ALI anCe on March II and at that meeti a motlon to endorse the American LaL Party was defeated.
 The second meeting, held March 19 was a special meeting called by frie to the endorsement project and at meeting vote ot endorsement passed. lnasmuch as there was no m Der present who voted in the atfir1 tive at the previous meeting, the ord ents point out, reconsideration O former action could not have legally taken. Consequently the vd endorsement is clearly legal
 1t IS also stated that the art1Q bearing III The Courant reportl second meeting gives an erroned presslon, lnasmuch as 1t means organizations affiliated with the ing Trades Alliance and this, T f leads to the assumption that th dorse the American Labor Fl as matter of fact, accozA opposition, not half of tlz674a##7# @ represented at the secon Hs4$ III The eo Plumbers ts1!I anno1l record as opposing t HsSSz z! state that they take E it is in accord witA 7z m # American Federation zS |IS ] cause they believe tha E # $. will serve its interests Zs out of party politics at F 4
 That organize ton is one of many others afhf @ N Hartford Building Tr] |R9l || 11s| 1R' which stands strongly oppy lgA% \ ' z 3 ton with the new polltitl zs6s.9 launched in opposition 179f gs taken by both the America # # kl < of Labor and the Con'io / ton Ot Labor. z<z
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-03-29
HAVE RIGHT TO ORGANIZE
Passaic Woolen Workers Return
 to Work After Strike.

Passaic, N. J., March 28.-Twelve thousand woolen workers who have been on strike nearly seven weeks returned to work after the mills had recognized their right to organize. The demands tf the strikers for 44-hour week and 36 per cent increase in wages were not granted although the companies had previously reduced their working hours from $ to 48 hours weekly.
 One-half of the 2,0OO employees of the New York Betting & Packing ccm- pany, a rubber mill, who have been on strike for several days, also reported for work The company offered the men a 48-hour week with pay for 55 hours.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-03-29
GAN JOIN UNIONS.

Boston, March 28.-Announcement hours in the plant of the United Shoe Machinery Corporation, at Beverly, was made at the offices ot the corporation here. The following statement was issued:
 The United Shoe Manufacturing Corporation announces that it has de- cided to establish a labor schedule of A hours a week for the workmen in its Beverly factory The new schedule will go into effect on Monday March 3l."
 Last week the corporation reached an agreement with its 4.20O Beverly em- ployees whereby they are permitted to join the unions of their respective crafts.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-03-29
May Get After Retailers.

Mr. Frayne intimated that the con- vention may be asked to favor some proposition by which swollen profits can be prevented in the future; some pro- gram under which business can be prevented from earning 50 to 100 per cent. when neither the amount of in vestment nor the methods employed jus tify any such return.
 He was speaking particularly of re- tailers that have been gouging the public under the hypocritica! pretence of ac- celerated costs. He thought that sooner or later labor would demand that profits in such cases be restricted to from to 12 per cent; that retailers engaged in supplying the necessaries of life be licensed under a system that would re- Quire character and competency guar antees, and that labor should get the benefit of some of the profits now being extorted from the consumer.
 When President Wilson returns l shall lay these matters before him." said MT. Frayne Something has got to be done if labor unrest and general dissatisfaction is to be stilled. There is no reason on Gods earth why the neces- saries of life should cost what they do now. Hotels and restaurants are mak- ing unreasonable profits. So are dealers in shoes and clothing. This morning was charged 30 cents for three strips of very poor bacon. Do you realize what that means? It means that the res taurant keeper is getting about $4.80 a pound of bacon that he paid less than 50 cents a pound for. This is merely a sample. These are questions that touch the very heart of unrest"
 A. F. of L. leaders have been in con- stant communication recently as re- gards the BoIshevist problem. They have been getting reports from their 1l2 international unions as to the progress of the infection, and some of the reports have been disturbing.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-03-29
SPRING BUILDING.

New Britain, March 28.-This week saw the beginning of the spring build for new buildings were granted by the building inspector.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-03-29

You should receive yoyA Labor Press every Saturday morning ycu are a subscriber. If delayed lie us or phone Colony l062.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-03-29

You'll find the merchant, who want Labor's trade listed in the LabOr's Buy ing Guide of Labor's paper.
 bor, who are too blind to see that the good of the workingrnan is the good of capital.
 speaking as an individual, that one of the concerns of the convention which will be held in Atlantic City will be to suggest to capital that an effective counter stroke at Bolshevism wilt be a change of front on the part of such ern- pioyers and employers organizations as 1 have referred to. Otherwise, and speak plainly, Bolshevism is menace which is sure to grow. Ignorant as it is, it thrives upon injustice. A spirit of sincere purpose, both on the part of employers and of labor, to deal fairly with each other, to produce agreements mutually agreeable when that is possi- ble; to agree on arbitration and abide by it when voluntary agreements are not possible, vii be the cure.
 "The A. F. of L., as 1 say, is begin ming the fight against anarchy of all kinds, but its hands must not be tied, it must not be struck i'll the back by em- ployers and interests that don't see the danger all of us afe in. Let's wake up in America! Let's understand that the world is in turmoil with every vicious element trying to rise to the top. Let's understand that now IS the time for capital and labor to drop enmities and no selfish appeal in this. for the A. F, F of L. and other fair unions only want what is fair. They don't want to con- hscate They don't want to seize prep erty. They believe that capital deserves a decent profit on its brains and invest ments. They want to keep America as she has been for century and a third. Those are our ideals. The convention ic Ikav <o %bav,1 p
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-03-29

Doa't forget the union label
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-03-29

You'll find the merchant, who want Labor's trade listed in the Labor's Buy ing Guide of Labor's paper.
The Connecticut labor press., 1919-03-29

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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-02-14
they Were Entered Today By
John Gacke, Jr., Thomas
Hunting

John Gacke, Jr., indicted by the
grand jury for desertion and Thomas
Hunting. indicted for forgery were
both before Judge w. l.. Comstock in
the district court this morning and en-
tered pleas of not guilty. Attorney
Regan and Grogan represent both the
defendants. John Gacke was released
under bonds of $500 and Hunting in
default of bail was rerlanded to the
custody of the sheriff
The cases of Frank Mention versus
the l.. Patterson Mercantile company
and Ida Mention versus the l.. Patter-.
son Mercantile company were on trial
this morning. The cases are brought
by the plaintiffs ir an action to re-
cover damages for injuries received
last summer wher the Mention car and
the Patterson truck collided. Mrs.
Mention has brought action for S1O.-
900 and damages are also demanded
by Mr.. Mentor and for the damages
to the car.
Attorneys Moonan and Moonan.
Ivan Bowen and John E. Regain repre-
set the plaintiffs and Attorneys B. e.
Bradford and Wilson arc-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-02-14

ing. Prizes We're won by Mrs. Ecklund
and Mrs. l.. C.. Mason.
Mr.. and Mrs. Nels Ecklund were
amor the Markato visitors last Sat
urday.
Mrs. Emil Swenson visited with
friends in st. Peter last Thursday
Hiram Hugunin recently returned
from France and is waiting at Camp
Lewis TO be mustered out.
Richard Pulver, who has been sta
toned at Hampton Roads Va, has
been transferred to San Diego, Cal.
Pete Anderson was home from
Pennington several days of last
week.
John Nelson of Cannon Falls visit
ed his mother and sisters last Tues
day.
Mrs. w. II. Moulton plans to leave
FRIDAY for q week end visit with her
daughters at Windom and Brewster.
Gus Gunderson of Belgrade spent
last Sunday at the home of Freeman
Crossfield and family.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-02-14
MAKE SEED SHOW PLANS
MapIeton Is Arranging For Big
Event Prize Money Is
Secured
ISpecial to Free press.l

Napleton, February G.-The Farm
ers Short course and Seed show which
is to be held in Mapieton February q,
2S and March ], is to be one Of the
best held this year anywhere in the
state. The committee have secured
$500 to be distributed as prizes for the
best seeds, grains, grass, corn, etc.
There will be bread contest as
usual. All of the exhibits will BE
neatly arranged in the |. o. o. +.
building formerly occupied by j. 5.
Taylor.
Experts from the state agricultur-
al school will explain how to select,
gather ard care for the best seed and
much other general information. The
lecturers OF the short course will be
given in the Pastime theatre, which
is but a few doors from the seed show
! The committee are unable TO an :
ncunce the speakers at this time, but
they have the assurance of having the
very best to be had in the various
lines, for this reason the complete
The opening session will begin al
1920 a. m. on Thursday, February
27.The high school orchestra has
kindly consented to help make the
day interesting.
There will be held in connection
with the farmers course a course for
boys and girls. This will be located
in the high school building and the
/ boys and girls from the country and
town attending will be addressed b.
experts in boys and girls work. es-
pecially will they be encouraged to
form cubs of various kinds, such as
pig clubs, garden clubs, etc, which
will add interest and Zest to the
! work for boys and girls on the farm
, AS this is the only seed show and
short course in Blue Earth county
every farmer who possibly can should
plan to attend at least part OF the
session and bring the wife and boys
and girls.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-02-14
ANBOY Lad is WINNER.
EDWARD STEVENS GETS AWAY
WITH BEST PIG PRIZE
Haysen 8uIfOr of Garden City
Awarded Second Place In
Contest

Winners in thepig club contest which
was so widely participated in by boys
and girls of Blue Earth county the
past season have just been made
public by l.. II. Fudge, assistant state
club leader of st. Paul and M. II. Coe,
county club leader Fifty three boys
and girls of this county enrolled in
this contest to help increase pork
production during the past season.
The value of pork raised by these
boys and girls exceeds $1,000.
Edward n Stevens of Amboy wins
first place in the county and hence is
declared champion pig club member
of Blue Earth county for 1918. He will
receive a free trip to the state fair
next fall and membership in the boys
camp for the entire week. He also
has been awarded gold achievement
badge of honor. His pig which he fed
for period of 120 days gained l6
pounds per day at cost OF lis cents
per pound.
Haysen Bulfor of Garden City wins
second place in the county. He fed
his pig 107 days and made it gain IA
pounds, per day at cost Of twelve
cents per pound. He also will re
ceive a gold badge of honor in recog
milton of his work.
All Made Splendid Records
- All contestants in the entire con-
test made splendid records-any OF
which older people might well be
proud of. They have proven that ii
pays TO take better care of better
livestock. These contestants have
earned the right to be classad among
the leaders in the county.
Another gratifying fact is that
these boys and girls have not work
ed for prizes alore but with desire
10 increase pork production to help
win the war With this in view their
work and its results is worthy of the
highest commentator. They have
not only succeeded in their efforts
but they are well prepared to con-
tinue their work 10 help solve and to
help others solve the reconstruction
problems facing us during the com
ing season. The farm bureau feels
sure that these boys and girls will
take their places in the future among
the county's best livestock raisers.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-02-14
SIX BILLION DOLLAR MEASURE
BEFORE THE HOUSE
TAX ITEM MADE KNOWN
Means by Which Your Uncle
Samuel Will Fill His
Large Golfers

Washington, February 6.-The big
gest tax bill in American history was
sent to congress for final approval to-
day. This bill will gather in from
the people total of $6,o7O,oo0, oGo in
taxes for the year ending July I, 1919.
Thereafter the bill will bring in an
nuaiiy $4,2oo.o 600 600.
While big business and big salaries
are heavily taxed the man OF moderate
means nevertheless pays a big share.
Senator Lodge, republican leader, has
expressed fear that it imperiis bust
ness and that the business firms of Che
country face very difficult year.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1919-02-14
X Is Selected BY Purchase of the M.
w. SAVAGE Property.

The site of the new Masonic, home
of Minnesota has been chosen. and
negotiations are almost made for the
purchase of the II. w. Savage home
stead, spacious and beautiful! build
ing picturesGuely situated on the
Minnesota river ahout eighteen miles
from ST. Paul and seventeen miles
from Minneapolis.
Gideon S. Ives, president of the
Masonic home committee, went to
Minneapolis 10 close the deal for the
purchase of the building and it's sur
rounding lands. There are 271 acres
in tho place.
A group of Masons of the twin
cites, wishing to have the home
built in this vicinity, guaranteed a
fund of $50 600 for purchase of site.
The Savage Homestead appeared to
he the ,hI.e G, MOST rSsSteble and most CON