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The Cotton Factory Times. — 1904-05-13 (Manchester, Greater Manchester, England)

MOS SLEY.  Spinner's Promotion.—A spinner named Thos. Walsh, employed at the South End Spinning Company No. 2 Mill, has accepted an offer to commence as assistant overlooker at the mill as successor to Mr. Fletcher, who has left the company. Mr. Walsh started in his new position last Monday morning.  Breakdowns.—On Monday, about five o'clock, a breakdown accurred at Victoria Spinning Co.'s mill, which stopped about six pair of mules until Thursday morning. One of the driving shafts was fractured, but repairs were promptly put in hand, and the whole of the mill re-started as stated. On Wednesday a similar mishap took place at the South End No. I Mill, one of the driving shafts breaking and stopping half of the mill for several days at least.  Cardroom Worker's Sad End.—At an inquest on the death by hanging of James Lawton, a cardroom worker, held on Monday, it was given in evidence that "domestic differences" had led the deceased to commit suicide. The deceased was aged 36, and was employed as a grinder at Messrs. R. H. Buckley and Son's No. 1 Mill. The death was reported to the Cardroom Association Committee on Monday evening, and they expressed regret at his untimely end, as he had been a member of the association for over 16 years. The funeral claim was readily paid over to his relatives.  Accident Cases.—The Spinners' Association are receiving reports of a large number of minor accident cases, of which blood poisoning following upon simple accidents is the chief. An accident of this character to Joseph Kelly, a twiner employed at Messrs. Bottomley's mill, became a serious case, and repeated operations at home and at the District Infirmary have meant the loss of one finger. After three weeks at Cheadle Convalescent Home Kelly is now much improved. On Tuesday evening accident pay was allowed to three members by the Spinners' Committee, two of them being blood poisoning cases.
The Cotton Factory Times. — 1904-06-17 (Manchester, Greater Manchester, England)

STALYBRIDGE.  Winders' Outing.—A few of the winders and friends in connection with Messrs. Harrison's mills had an outing to the Brushes on Saturday afternoon. It turned out to be an ideal summer's day, and a pleasant time was spent in rambling about the valley. Complaint.—At a mill in this district the operatives are complaining of their working conditions. The workpeople hme complained to the management until they have become quite weary, and the matter has been placed in the hands of the officials of the ease eistioa.  Cleaning.—A number of weavers at one-or two firms in this district consider it right and proper to sweep and dean their looms during the time allowed for meals.  Cribbing Time.—Time-cribbing (says a correspondent) is being indulged at more than one mill in this district. One mill official, it is stated, bra been boasting how he could beat the inspector, viz., by starting the engines earlier than the time specified in the morning.  Suicide of an Old Woollen Weaver.—On Frid.ty Mr. F. Newton held an inquest at Millbrook on the body of Samuel Banks, aged 76, a woollen weaver by occupation, who was found hanging from a hook in the ceiling of his house on the day previous. Banks had been ill for some time, and suffered from sleeplessness. The usual verdict was returned. Cleaning Question.—At one or two mills some friction has arisen (says a correspondent) through the officials interfering with the spinners and their piecers in their cleaning arrangements. The complaint is in regard to the time allowed for cleaning. The spinners and their piecers contend that the time allowed by the officials of the mills in question is inadequate. It does seem strange, after the decision of the representatives of employers and operatives that all meal time work should be abolished, that some of the firms are still trying to break through it. Operative Spinners' Association. The committee met on Thursday week at the Stamford Arms. Several members were taken on stoppage pay in consequence of irregular stoppages, including some of the spinners and piecers at Bannerman and Co.'s River Meadow and North End Mills. Two members applied for the accident grant, which was allowed, and the officials were instructed to forward compensation claims under the Workmen's Compensation Act. A question affecting the benefits to be received by spinners who are out of work through the stoppage of a portion of the members at a firm in this district was brought forward for discussion. It was contended that the payments made during the stoppage—which was occasioned by a fire breaking out in one of the rooms—ought not to be added to the benefits allowed for members being thrown out of work through the permanent stoppage of a mill. It was urged that temporary stoppages were affected by one rule, and out of work members distinctly by another rule. However, some of the representatives did not agree with this view, but thought that one rule nullified the other. On a suggestion being made it was decided to adjourn the question.
The Cotton Factory Times. — 1904-02-19 (Manchester, Greater Manchester, England)

STOCKPORT.  Death of a Mill Manager.—We regret to announce the death of Mr. Samuel Jackson, which took place on Monday noon, at his residence Oliver-street. He was manager at the Portwood Spinning Company. Visit to Egypt.—The Mayor (Alderman Giles Atherton, J.P., chairman of the Ring Spinning Company) left for Egypt on Friday, on business connected with the Egyptian Cotton Mill Company, of which he is the chairman. Suicide of a Spinner.—Thomas Jackson, of 4, Lingard's Court, Lord-street, committed suicide on Monday morning. He had been out of employment for same time, and recently had suffered from poor health. During the week it was alleged he had been drinking, and when he came home on Sunday night he said he was tired of his life. His housekeeper, Amelia Kelly, left home about eight o'clock in the morning, and on returning at 9 55 a.m. found him hanging from a hook in the ceiling by a rope, which was fastened round his neck.  Monthly Meeting.—The monthly meeting of the members of the Spinners and Twiners' Association was held at the Spinners' Institute, Wellington-road, on Thursday evening week. The minutes. statement of accounts, and delegate? reports were passed as satisfactory.—John Wilkinson, formerly spinner at the Portwood Spinning Company, made an application for his leaving trade allowance, and a resolution was passed instructing the secretary to pay him the sum of £lO, he having been a member for over 20 years, and also to express their regret at losing his services, and to wish him success in his new undertaking.  Typographical Conference.—On Saturday last, at the County Restaurant, a meeting of the Ashton Group of the Typographical Association was held. Mr. E. Byrne (group president) presided. Representatives were present from Stockport., Oldham, Ashton. Hyde, Rochdale, and Glossop, Macclesfield sending an apology. In consequence of the reconstruction of the system of government of the association, the affairs of the Ashton Group were formally wound up. It was, however, deemed advisable to retain some similar district association, and a small committee was appointed to formulate a scheme whereby the Lancashire and Cheshire branches of the association might be brought officially in touch with each other, especially in regard to wages and hours movements. The committee will invite all Lancashire and Cheshire branches to a conference to discuss their proposals.
The Cotton Factory Times. — 1913-03-21 (Manchester, Greater Manchester, England)

MANAGER EXONERATED.  The district ooroner, Mr. A. E. Ferns, held an inquest at the Hyde Police Station on Friday evening, concerning the death of Melinda two (45), 6, Chapel-street, Hyde. Jesse Lee, the husband, said she was a winder at Kingston Mill. The deceased had been away from work eines+ Monday dinner time. She gave: up her work because the manager said something to her about mit doing enough work. She was a piece worker. Ile was employed at the same mill, and deceased came to him about 12 o'clock, and said, "I am bringing you some trouble, Jesse." He advised her to take no notice and return to her work. She replied, "I am going home," and she did so. She declined to go to work on Tuesday. On Thureday morning she got his breakfast ready, and at eight o'clock he went home and iwked her to go and see the manager, who would allow her to start working. She said, '• No, I'm IlOt going." She said she had done her beat, and could not earn the money they expected her to do. The witness did not go home to dinner, but on returning at six o'clock he found the front door locked. Entering by the back door, which was closed but not locked, he noticed the lire was burning and the kettle was on. Going upstairs he found her in the front room, leaning against the bed in a stooping position. She was dead. Akria3e. Turner, wife of Alfred Turner, steward of the Bowling Green Club, of 54, Chapel-street, said at 11-30 on 'Thursday Mrs. Lee came to her door, and said she had got into trouble again, and that if she had not given up on Monday the manager would have sent her home. lt seeinol to up. set her, but the witness told her not to tnoubie about it. Robert Thorburn Simpson, 4, Swain-street, Hyde, who is employed by the Thompson Drug Stores, 30, Marketstroet, stated that about 3-30 on Thursday the deceased came to the shop and asked how they sold salts of lemon. She purchased two ounces. "  Benjamin Gee, the manager of Kingston Mill, who was present during the proceedings. desired to make a statement. He said the deceased, who had previously svorked at tho mill, returned there early in December. She was very slow at her work, and was an habitual late-corrier. On March 10th he six,ke to her about her small earnings. She had lie. 4d. for that week, whereas her average earnings should have boon about Its. per week. The reition lie spoke to Mrs. Lee about it was that the lady inspector under the Insurance :la had been examining the books, and said something about it. Mrs. Lee asked him to look over it and promised to do better. He told her he would say nothing till he had seen the lady inspector. During the week the overlooker sent for her four times, and saw her personally once. The jury returned a verdict of "Suicide whilst of unsound mind," and added that in their opinion the manager was in no way responsible for what, had happened. The Coroner: I am very glad to hoar that expression of ofinion.
The Cotton Factory Times. — 1907-06-07 (Manchester, Greater Manchester, England)

VESTA.] -6 _ .  J  Dear Sisters,—You will say that I am always preaching about "cheerfulness!" Well, I do feel that there is a great lack of it in this busy world. I know there's plenty of hilarious, hysterical gaiety, but there's not sufficient real, solid, heartfelt cheerfulness. Think of all the suicides that are constantly taking place. Granted that many are the result of insanity, vsry many are caused by a lack of cheerfulness, by giving way to hopelessness under suffering and trouble. Now cheerfulness must be cultivated, or it will not come to your aid when von most need it. Try to look always on the bright side, and thus fortify yourself against the depression that often comes with illness. Cheerfulness! What a splendid possession it is! Worth more to its possemor than untold gold. Some say, "I .would love to be cheerful, but I don't know bow to be." Well, just begin and write down all the happy things you have ever experienced/is your life, and if you don't feel much more cheerful after that I shall be very much surprised! You'll find you've been far happier than ever you thought you had. THE MOUTH AS AN INDICATION OF CHARACTER,  There are a few rules, as given by physiognomists, for telling character by the mouth, but I think most of us will agree that in many cases they will require modification. A perfect mouth is more rarely seen than perfect eyes or nose. Poets describe it as a cupid's bow. The short upper lip, combined with an upward curve at each corner of the mouth, denotes a happy nature. If, in addition, there is a dimple at each aide of the mouth, the owner will have a keen sense of the ridiculous, and be full of fun. Thin lips tightly closed reveal a cold, unemotional nature, with perhaps a touch of avarice. Thick lips are an indication of a warm, emotional impulsive disposition. A long lip denotes tenacity of purpose, a short lip, a happy-go-lucky frame of mind. The owner of a mouth which shows a curved upper lip and full under lip will usually have a fine moral nature, and possess a keen love of beauty and things artistic. A large mouth, well closed, shows firmness, keen insight, and shrewdness. A mouth with turn-down corners shows a melancholy, discontetited disposition. A small round mouth generally indicates a weak insipid character.
The Cotton Factory Times. — 1907-03-29 (Manchester, Greater Manchester, England)

ANSWERS, QUERIES, NOTES. Carriage Lifting.--In reply to Mr. Wilkinson, I should like to point out to him that he has totally misunderstood my last letter. The words I wrote were, "inertia of the spindles," not weight of winding. But it does not matter very much which. The fact is patent to almost any reader that Mr. W. does not know what horse power is. 11. p. is not a force, but the ability to do is certain amount of work in a given time. The figures Mr. W. has given represent very probably the amount of h.p. absorbed during each nu-in- a the carriage, and not the horse power required to do the winding. Very probably not more than 10 per cent, of this power is absorbed by resistance to the carriage. If the whole of the power was absorbed in resisting the inward movement of the carriage, neifher one drawing-up friction nor two would take the carriage in, So, you see, Mr. Wilkinson, I have not committed suicide yet. I thank Mr. Wilkinson for his compliments, but I think if there has been any evading it has been on his part. Mr. Wilkinson writes that he knows a perfect mechanical reason why the carriage shall lift, even if the quadrant chain is in horizontal line, and asks me to find it out. It does not require much finding out. I think I could guess in three times, and guess the law of gravitation twice out of the three. But if his reason is a good one, his might let us have it, and then perhaps we shall enjoy ii. I should like to make it clear to Mr. Wilkinson that I did not say one man could do the winding, but that one man could easily overcome the inertia of the spindles.—(Novice (England). [Note.—We are much obliged to "Novice" for his complimentary remarks.] Twist in Rovings.—l see in your issue of March 8, 1907, the thoughtful readers of your technical column are coining gradually round to the views of the bobbin twisters, and all who properly understgnil the action of a traveller, a coiler, and a flyer kilow that the only effect of revolving with the middle part of a yarn, rove, or sliver is to produce "coils," and conduct the material over the top of the receiver or bobbin. That a flyer cannot produce twists may he proved as follows :—Pass a tape or double string through the flyer in the usual manner, and let two, persons hold each end of string, and turn the flyer round. Right and left-hand twists are formed, and if you slide the string along the flyer these twists negative each other. Will " W.R.," of Oldham Mutual, make a note of this? The density of some people's comprehension is simply appalling, when they can deny such a simple test as this. I see "
The Cotton Factory Times. — 1907-01-11 (Manchester, Greater Manchester, England)

PROCEEDINGS.  Some rather sensational evidence was unexpectedly forthcoming in a case beard at the Bury Police Court on Tuesday (before Messrs. W. Fonlds, T. Wilson, A. Hopkinson, and Councillor J. Duckworth), in a case in which Mary Ellen Warburton, aged 40 years, of Franklin-street, Bury, was charged with attempted suicide. She had taken a quantity of ammonia poison on the 3rd instant. Her sister, Elizabeth Ann Rowley, married woman, said the prisoner lived with her. About seven o'clock on the 3rd instant she went out, and two or three minutes afterwards there was a knock at the door. Witness found her sister on the floor, with a bottle of ammonia in her hand. Dr. Holmes attended to her. There had been nothing wrong except that her sister had been upset about her work. There had been a change where she had been working, and "this man was rather a slavedriver." He had been driving at her this last week or two, making her do more work than she was able to do. The Magistrates' Clerk: That is the only reason you can see Yes—Has he spoken harshly to her, or complained to her? She says he has been very hasty.— Has she been attentive to her work? Yes.—No fault is on her side? Oh, no, sir, an.  Dr. Holmes explained the condition in which he found the woman, and the restorative measures taken. The first thing she said to him in a whisper was that she wanted to die. She could not talk for a day or two, but afterwards she told him that she had worried about her work. The Chairman: You think it is trouble that has brought it all about ? Yes; I think so. Mr. Wilson to Superintendent Noblett) : Had you any ides of the nature of the evidence? I think you ought to have had this man here. A statement has been made, and beta not here to defend himself.  Superintendent Noblett I did not know that there was any special allegation going to be made against anybody. The Clerk: It is only fair that the man should have an opportunity of defending himself. Mr. Wilson: It is & serious thing to say about any00e.  The Clerk What have you to eay, Warburton, about this charge ? The prisoner replied that she was guilty. Superintendent Noblett said they did not take this case in band until that morning. She had not been in the charge of the police. The prisoner said she would not do it agaM. She did it because she wail upset in her mind because 'he " .wanted bro to Lee* doing more lbee be eoutd Le She bad got another eituation no*.  Mrs. liowley, recalled, promised to look after her sister, who, she said, only got 9a. 4d. per weeic. The prisoner was discharged on her sister promising to look after her.  The Chairman mid he would try to me the employer., &a he knew them.  Superintendent Noblett said that Dr. Holmes informed him that he had tried to get her to mention the name of the man who had " bothered " her. bat bad been unable to do no. He (Superintendent Noblett) was not in a position to get anybody to go there; he did not know now who it was.
The Cotton Factory Times. — 1907-11-22 (Manchester, Greater Manchester, England)

ESTHER MILLER.  CHAPTER XLII (Continued). Directly the vicar spoke, Roderick knew he had in„,le a mistake—the man's carriage, the mere tone his voiice, told him so; but it could not be retracted„ and he waited, in a momentous cessation of all thought, .for what he scarcely knew. it was my intention," continued Gotley, "to exthe disagreeable object of my visit to Alice i„ private, and thus cause as little pain as possible. Put I see that this will not be permitted, that measures will be taken to prevent my gaining access to her, and carrying out my duty. I must, ,berefore, avail myself of the last opportunity I am to find—the present." -Is the man mad?" whispered Lady Pullinger to Isabel. "What is he talking about?" -I don't know," murmured Isobel in return. She coked frightened. honey addressed Alice. "I hear you are engaged to Mr. Kenyon," he "1 besought you to avoid him as a sourer of contamination, but you have not heeded me. Poor child, I do not blame you; I blame those who have p,,suaded you to disregard my solemn warning. It becomes necessary that I should' tell you the v.imle shameful truth in order that you may avoid a fate terrible beyond--" -Stop!" cried Arthur rising, his face crimson. "This insolence is insufferable. Leave the house blare I forget you are a clergyman of the Church of ifmgland and throw you out." You are not master here," replied Gortley, n 7,1 if you were it would make no difference. I e.;ak in God's name, and I will be heard! This iMiceent girl shall not become the victim of your unnatural passion.; she shall know, at least, into .Ilose hands she proposes to give her life. Alice, lou remember how and why your mother died?" Yes" murmured the girl, almost inaudibly. "It is this man, your lover, who broke her heart arid drove her to suicide!"
The Cotton Factory Times. — 1889-12-27 (Manchester, Greater Manchester, England)

TRAGEDIES AT SEI.—A shocking drama occurred at sea on hoard the French ship Magellan, which arrived at Breast on Wednesday, from New Cale donia. One of the midshipmen, named Viau—who had been a pupil at she Lycee at Brest, and was of a very irritable temper, always fancying that his comrades were trying to insult him—had a hot altercation when the ship was off Cape Horn with the other young men. Shortly after six o'clock oga the following morning the report of firearms WWI heard, and a midshipman was found expiring in his hammock, while Visa, by whom he had been shot, had just blown out his own brains. Viau had previously written letters to the captain and the first lieutenant, in which he said that he was determined to avenge himself. That same evening his body was thrown into the sea, the burial of his victim taking place on the following day with the usual honours. Scarcely a week afterwards a sailor, on the strength of some stupid quarrel with a messrnate, flung himself into the sea, and was drowned in spite of all the efforts made to save him. The Rear-Admiral in command at Brest will hold an inquiry into the murder and suicide.  ANOTHER CLER RAID IN LONDON'. —About twenty minutes past two o'clock on Saturday morning the Metropolitan police made a raid on a small club called the Continental," which occupied part of a , dwelling-house, 19, Firth-street, Soho. Acting under orders from Chief Commissioner Monro, Superintendent Hume, of the C Division, and Inspector 1). G. Stroud, along with a contingent of about 40 policemen,aproceedecl at an early hour to the vioinity of Firth-street, and made an entry. They found about 20 persons in a large saloon playing at cards and other games. This saloon has been built on what was formerly the back yard of the house aid for a long time had been suspected by the police as being a haunt of gamblers and bookmakers. All material of a gambling nature was seized by the police, and about 19 men, chiefly of the German nationality, were arrested and taken to the Marlborough Mews Police Station.—Samuel Solomon Lesser, jeweller, alleged to be the proprietor of the club, and 20 other defendants, were afterwards brought up at Marlborough-street Police Court and remanded, bail being refused in the case of Lesser and Leipel, his barman.