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Show TEX 4S World of Labor WriohtuAV Patterson -- Coasts '1':: SENTIMENTS News from All Parts of the World, of General Interest to the Worker Here's to the year Vs that's swa'; Gratified at the apparent (.'liieago. Indianapolis, lnd. An editorial that aum'Ks of the pension fund for super- tells of a flourishing condition of the annuated or disabled employes, which bridge and structural iron workers apwas established a year ago, Morris & pears in the official Journal of the InCo., the packers, have launched an ternational Association of Bridge and Employes' I.enefit assoeiation, which Structural Iron Workers, the Bridge-men'- s logins operations January 1, 1910, Magazine. It sets forth that reand is destined to betieflr those ports received at headquarters are, classes of employes which are not al- as a rule, very encouraging, and that lowed to take advantage of the pen- "in most localities work Is plentlf.il, sion fund, although those who have all hands are employed, and In so.ne already subscribed to the pension Instances men are In demand. lnier fund are not burred. As in the case such conditions It goes without sayof the illusion fund, Morris & Co. ing that the time Is opportune to adstait the benefit association out with vance the Interests of the organizaan endowment contribution of $23.01)0. tion to Increase our membership, to This is given to defray the expenses lay aside funds for future continof organization and maintenance of gencies, and to gather together unthe association and also to help em- der the banner of the international ployes or employers families deserv- association all. or nearly all, the workmen who are now outside ing of assistance, even though they do not become contributors to the asso- the fold. Since the last issue of the ciation. The donation will be repeated magazine two new local unions have annually lr 111 the fund reaches $500,-00- been organized. One, of inside men, so that no part of the employes at St. Louis, Mo., the other at San Ancontribution may be paid out for tonio, Tex. Arrangements are under for way whereby It is expected that adbut shall be available benefits. ditional organizations will be added to Cincinnati, O. After several days the roster of the International assoof futile negotiations between a com- ciation In the very near future. New York. An Important feature of mittee representing the Illg Four telegraphers and the officials of the rail- the convention of the International road, a referendum vote has been op Seamen'a Union of America, held In dered by the operators. Whether or New York city during the first week not a strike will be ordered will now in December, waa a monster mass depend on the way the 1,000 telegra- meeting to be held on the 6th, at phers employed by the system vote. which Samuel Gompera, president of The demands of the men are for a 20 the American Federation of Labor, per cent, increase in pay and for the presided. Among the speakers were Inclusion in their ranks of the tele- Andrew Furuseth, president of the phone operators. Interlocking tower-men-, international union; Victor Olander, station agents and staff men. general secretary of the Lake SeaBoth of these demands have been defi- mens union, and Joseph H. Wilson, nitely refused by General Manager president of the Sailor's and FireVan Winkle, who declares that the te- men's National Union of Great Britian. legraphers have been granted two subMemphis, Ten u. The plan of em stantial increases In pay within the ploying a doctor on a sort of comlast few years. munity scheme has been adopted by James members of the Carpenters' union, New York. Murdock of the Brotherhood of Rail- and Is spoken of very highly by Its road Trainmen said the demands for promoters. Members of this craft wage increases which will be made by have obtained the services of a pliysl the men upon the railroads would clan, and each pays a nominal sum a amount In some cases to 100 per cent, month, sick or well, which guarantees advance. In connection with this an medical attention to the members of Important statement bearing on the his family. Many members have obattitude of the railroads in the matter tained pass books in the new plan, was made by W. C. Brown, president and it 1b expected to prove very popuof the New Tork Central. He said lar with the carpenters. that if any Increase in wages was Chicago. There Is no danger of an granted there would have to be an la extension of the strike of the Switchcrease in railroad rates. mens union to Chicago until after neNew The International gotiations have been held between the York. Brotherhood of Carpenters and Join local grievance committee of the union era financial statement for October and the general managers' conference shows that the receipts for the month committee. This was admitted by lowere $40,534.61. Death and disabil- cal leaders of the switchmen, who ity rlalms aggregating $17,914.90 were added that, no strike vote has been paid. The donations to unions on taken by the members of Chicago strike or in litigation amounted to lodges. Inlll such a vote is taken $1,800, of which $1,000 was to the New they said, threats of a strike are York district council. The balance on without foundation. band, including $100,000 In real esBoston. The railroad men of this tate. was $451,150.52. vlncinity do not expect that there Boston. Five more cornice firms will he any local end to the big signed the new agreement of Boston switchmen's strike now on in the Sheet Metal Workers' union No. 17. northwest. The railroad brotherTbe ventilating and metal celling hoods have the country divided into firms all signed previously. But four three great divisions, western, south firms have not as yet signed. The era and eastern. Each arts as an In new scale calls for a $3.75 a day wage dependent unit In nearly all scale on January 1 and four dollars on and matters. after June 1 next. The present wage Boston. The New Bedford and Fall is $3.60 a day. River textile councils are completing Boston. The Massachusetts unions the plana for the holding of meetings of steam engineers have started a of representatives of all the textile on movement for a monument on the ganizationa of the state in this city grave of the late Frank B. Monaghan, during the sessions of the legislature, who was a former international pres- so as to act on all matters of concern ident and for years a national coun- to the unions and the measures which cilor and officer and, at the time of they desiie of tbe lawmakers. bla death editor of the union's interNew York. Only 29 years old, Matnational publication. thew Woll, president of the InternaNew York. The factory girls of tional ' union, is prob this city. In spite of the fact that ably the youngest international presthey are now better protected in their ident. Working at the bench by working conditions, are Inferior In day and studying at night, he pul him physical strength and organization to self through a considerable law course the western girls In the opinion of Kansas City. Mo. John T. Smith Mrs. Raymond Robins, president of of the cigar makers is the labor mem the National Women's Trades ITnlon tier of the public utility commission league. of Kansas City. This conniiission Is Indianapolis, Ind. The vote of the a standing body that deals, with tele International Printing Pressmens phones, street railways, electric union on the establishment of a sani- lighting, etc. tarium for members suffering with New York. A. Rosenberg, president tuberculosis, ar also a home for of the Garment Workers' union, says aged members at Hale Springs, In the that in his line more men than women mountains of Tennessee, was in favor are employed In the larger cities, but by more than 13,000 majority. that In ' smaller plaees women and Fall River, Mass. Recently another girls do much the greater part of the six mouths of the sliding scale in the work. textile industries expired. The comNew York. A plan has been apof the Manufacturers' asso- proved for orgnnlza'ion among the mit s ciation and the textile council will yiiit.OiW commercial s'eiuigrapbers and soon meet to decide upon the scale typists lit the United States and Cantor the next six months. ada who would be eligible to join a Washington. One feature of the union. New York. The ment Natloeal great labor demonstrations, or strikes, that have occupied public attention Fraternal congress estimated thar 50 for the last year lias been the uni- per cent, of the death losses from form demand on the part of the work- tuberculosis could In saved to the ers for arbitration of their griev- various unions and fraternal organizations of the country. ance. Toronto, Canada. At tbe convenPittsburg. Pa. Serious trouble Is tion of the American Federation of feared at the plant of the Colonial Tinbor tbe Plano and Organ Makers' Steel Company In Monaea, Pa., where International Union of America pre- the strike situation Is still tense. Sasented a resolution saying that to en- loons are closed and the sale of weapable the wage workers to become ons has been prohibited. Deputy politically independent as well as eco- sheriffs are b!ng sworn, and If this nomically a labor party should he foreo is found Inadequate the PennIt Is formed. sylvania State Constabulary, In order of memberwill lie summoned. Washington. Manila. The Banta Monlea eotton ship the first four divisions of America's labor army an minors, carpeo-tors- , mills, employing 200 operatives, have i been compelled to- Rhut down painters and garment workers. Iinlinr.ai'olis. Ind The 'first local of the high price of cotton. Tliesi unions ef printers were established In mills were the only industry of thn: class in the Philippines. 1531. We'll drink it in strong and hi sma'. And to each bonnie lassie that we dearly lo'ed In the days o' the yearthata awa King out, wild bells, to tha wild sky. The flying cloud, the frosty night; The year is dving in the night; Ring out wild bells and let him die. Ring out the old, ring in the new, Ring happy bells, across the snow; The year is going, let him go, Ring out the false , ring in the true. To the Old Year Laughter and kisses - heres ihe end. A wiser end could scarcely be. You were our lover and our friend, Old Year, And so the world and we, Throw smiles snd kisses as you wend your way, And speed you merrily. com-liete- 0, Vice-Preside- nt ' Photo-Engravers- t'-e- bei-aus- A. Gor.tm, . To the Ladies Mr. A Lift your goblets high in the air And drink to the health of the ladies Mr. A on Dec. 31: is the time of all another year begins. times to plan for the future. To resolve; to forswear our petty vires; to lay aside the evils in our lives. Have you, John, considered what means to you, and to me? Have you thought of the things I have gone without and might have had hut for your extravaganee? Have you counted the cost to you, and to me, of your pleasures? You sit there smoking a vile weed, but have you thought of the gowns you have burned up within a year? 1 venture to say no. Lets talk it over, John, just you and I, and as the old year dies plan for better and more noble things in the year to come. Said 1o To-nig- w fair. For this night won't come for another year. May we live until then without shedding a tear. Original Toast by Mrs. Annie L. M. Breen, Granby, Mass. National Food Magazine. ht to-nig- ht so-call- ed Said Mr. A to Mr. S3.J A on Dec. Sit Your sentiments, niy dear, are noble ones, and meet with my for the year that is to come. Yes, approval. We will plan not the year alone, but years. We will study and solve the problems that mean a better and truer life for you and me. There ave many little things we might improve upon. So many belter ways in which to spend the small sums we now but throw away. The price of that novel you are reading would have' purchased the slippers 1 so badly need. Now let's begin by my giving up cigars, which I agree arc but vile weeds, and you your novels, which are but the cheapest kind of trash and twaddle. Same Historic to-nig- ht Happenings of Mr. A to Mr. A on Dec. Sit With all the many vices with which you indulge yourself, it seems that you might overlook the one small pleasure which 1 have. Yes, I admit there are more elevating books than, present-danovels. Ihit am I to give up my only pleasure, the one small tiling from which I get my wee mite of enjoyment? Do you, John, think it fair to ask of me this sacrifice that you might have the slippers you certainly do not need? Your vices are so gicat beside my small one. If yon reallv mean all that you say about planning for tbe future, why not give up your club? It is but another of the many needless expenses which you incur year after year. Said January A Resolution for New Years y Said Mr. A to Mr. A on Dec. Sit Thats right, and I'm glad you mentioned it. One year later, on January 22, 1901, came llio end of the most famous reign In English or any other history. Queen Victoria died at 6:30 on the fateful evening. In northern latitudes no nation fights in winter if it can possibly be avoided, and yet January has seen some of the toughest struggles of modern war. January, 1871, holds tbe record fur fierce fighting. During that month there were no fewer than six terrific battles between the French The first mouth in the year has al- and the Germans. The last was Gen. ways been a fateful one In English Trocliu's grand sortie from Paris, history, but it began most specially to which ended in his defeat and in the be recognized ns such during the reign extinction of the labt hopes of Parle of Charles I. It was on January 4, nnd her citizens. to 1642, that the attempt was made arrest the five members. On tlie tenth of tbe month, three years later, Archbishop I.iiiid, was beheaded, and January 3u. 1049. saw the king's own head laid lipou the block. I i i There Is probably no act of parliament which bus ever been tbe rause of such amazing dissensions and discord as that which brought about the iiiiloii between Great Britain nnd IreThe noblest resolution Hint any citiland. This came into force upon Jan- zen could make for the new year uary 1. 1801. It was in tbe name would be the resolution to live more month that Richard Trevithick, the faithfully by the golden rule, that subCornish Inventor, perfected the firat lime principle of conduct fur this steam locomotive which eer moved world aud for all worlds. Failure to upon an English mad. live by this law causes the chief sorThe great William I'ilt, Ihe most rows and collisions among men, says abb' prime minister who ever con- Edwin Markham In 8urceas. trolled tbe destinies of the kingdom, lAt each earnest man search into came into office at Christmas, 1783, liia words and ways, determined to and riled In .laiiiinry, 1806. His great find the special manner In which he i ii wl. f 'buries Jsines Fox, born In Janbreaks the golden law his special uary. I74'.. only survived 1'itt six habit that works Injustice or uuhappl-nes- s Illll'ltl'S in bis shop, his office, his home, tn.c uf tl-- greatest boons that a na- Ills city. He will find, perhaps, that tion ever received from Its governin the Bliop he is jn the habit of misment was conferred upon Great Britain placing tools, and this hinders the on January 1, penny work of his roinrades; that In the ofpostage. Adhesive stamps had been fice he is In the habit of being lute and thus invented by Mr. James Chalmers of in keeping appointments, Dundee, six years previously, and steals other people's time; that in the these superseded .Mulready's envelope club lie is in the habit of belittling later in the same year. worthy competitors, and thus Joins the January has for a long time past gang of thieves who steal reputations; that In llii! home he Is in tbe Imbit of beu a very notable month in the iff the British royal family. On monopolizing the conversation, and the Priueesa Royal thus fails to draw out the powers of January 2.1. was married to Prince Frederick Wil- others; that In the city he is in the of spitting on the sidewalk, and liam uf Prussia. The German kaiser born In January, isr-n- . n,-thus spoils (lie comfort of his townsdeath men; that in business he Is In the Pi luce Henry of c i c urred on January 20, 18y6, and tho habit of misrepresenting his goods, duke of Teck's life came to an end on i.ud thus niiis under the cover of of Hie month, 1900. the twenty-firs- t 1 had nut thought of it before. That will he money saved. Now propose a bargain, and it's fair. My resignation from the club will go in if von w will join me in the good work and mail ithdrawal from your the bridge club or class or whatever you may call it. A good deed is always better when it's doubled, and that will lie two good deeds accomplished, two savings made, instead of one. W'l.al sav von, mv dear; will you join me in turning over this new leaf with the opening of a new year? The question is entirely needless, for I know, of! course, that you will. T I to-nig- lit to-nig- ht i Mr. A to Mr. A on Dec. Sit You certainly can lie horrid upon this one night of all nights when you should look back upon the things which vnu have needless v robbed me of during ibc year jii-- l closing. I should think you would be ashamed to sit there ami point to my few small pleasures as thmigli they were vices from which I should escape. There is ceitainlv little enough in life for me without being dqirived oi hooks and social intercourse. Hut it I must, must, and if the sacrifice of mv innocent pleasures will pul a stop to your many vices I presume I inn-- t offer them on the altar of noble and obedient wifehood. Hut, oil, John, I did not think you would :i k it. (Tears.) Said hla-tcr- y Batti-nlierg'- 1 s -- The Child of the Year Mr. A on Dec. Sit Now. wife, don't civ. ::iu a brute and Said Mr. A to T admit it. Let's tart anew and talk this over. Let's re if we have sinned uRam-- t nursi-Ivcvices are not nine pleasures to or others. Lei's see if m.r 1 t'. ev are. I see nodiiiiR wc need repent think which we arc eutillid. of; nothin:; to swear off. I'll vep mv cigars and you wuir tiovils. I'll keep my cluh and you jimp Iid"c Ramc. We'll ht rowi:. ami slippers ro ham; if need he. and enjoy ourselves. Now, tiiat is better, isn't it, my har? Tl.at meets with your approval, I am sure, and we will fjrcct the fuming year with joy and nol with tears and 1 -- -- so-call- ed "Rejolted bv Mr. A and Mr. A on Dec. SI: 1 Jiuni.tr the next year ai:T the tears to follow wc will live our lives Wc v.i'.l enjoy to the full our several pleas, as wc have lived which we will later regret will make no new tires. Wc ci her of us from the other that which mtl break. We will not ask ach is not willing to Rive to 'he oilier, and now let the New Year j tlu-m- . ome. Dated 12 o'clock, midnight. December 31. S.iiil W O lii tin- - (1m- l liHl li isl ll.ou In of W'linl Joy Tlii-i- rin- - r And lliv fur mi-- .VII thi store Hiiiiinn-r'- llii-s- r must If I Hint llii! Ilowi-r- s of I rioe. I iuii-i- i , ' '., l.y 11 so mV il.viur. lu liuly lli-iii- si s'fi? nnd bright. A iniki nf mind wlilrh tin sun I run To tin liiflnim delight. Tih snows, niurt sliiil! I lint (In l.isi in 1 linn whiiIiIkI WiU.Msl winii-r'- 11 Cl. 1I1! . four slmil iri in lullin' siiiing, mIkI'v gifts, wlint thou tiling Willi Hire?" tint-- 1 Mv f. iisiirs ynm'iful Year: know Oils lisi. 1 1. 11 1MI |