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sembly that the street commissioners intend

sembly that the street commissioners intend
to reduce the price paid for day laoor on
the street from S1.75, which has been paid
for three years past, to $1.25, and the pay for
teams from $3.50 to So. Such manifestly
unfair and unnecessary action, of
course, created considerable feel
ing The GLOBE for the purpose of
ascertaining the truth or falSity Of the
report yesterday interviewed a number OF
the street commissioners upon the subject,
and is gratified to announce that the rumor
is incorrect Commissioners A. P. Ander-
son of the Sixth ward, James Sacre of the
Fourth ward, A. j. Lunt OF the Seventh,
John Altstadt of the Third ward and James
Triff of the Eighth ward all announced
their intention of paying S1.75 after the 1st
of May, and said they saw no reason why a
cut should be made. Not only that, but
they said they considered a reduction false
economy and calculated to take money
directly from the mouths of the poor labor
ing man to be expended perhaps extrava-
gantly in some other direction. II. M.
Kent, commissioner of the Second ward,
was the only exception. He said he intends
to pay S1.5O In justification of his posi-
ton he claims that as there is only IS, 600
to be expended in his ward he must be as
economical as possible, and considered the
amount fair price. 1t is gratifying to
know that the other commissioners do not
accord with his views. If there is to be any
''scrimping" for econOmy's sake, let it be
done in some way other than in cutting
down the pay of laborers who get scarcely
enough to keep body and soul together.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-19
TRADES AND LABOR ASSEMBLY.
Important Business of the Regular
Meeting on Friday.

At the meeting of the Trade and Labor
assembly, Friday night, after the dispo-
sition of the routine business, the first SUBJ
ject for discussion was one of vital import
ance to the organization, it being the ques-
ton as to how the attendance can be in
creased. All agreed that the assembly can
be made a powerful factor i'll the advance
ment of the cause of labor, and is too valu-
able to be allowed to lose its strength from
lack of interest 1t was decided to request
each union to appoint only delegates who
will attend, and hereafter to impose a fine
for non-attendance without reasonable eX-
cuse. The committee appointed upon the Or
ganiZation of the clerks reported progress;
a new financial secretary was elected and
committees on regulation of wages, COM
plants against employers, public entertain
ments, publications, practical suggestions,
inspection of factories and workshops, CO.
operative industries.
1t was reported that the empowering of
the street commissioners to Tx the rate of
wages to be paid to laborers was going to
work serious injury. For a number of
years past the pay to men working on the
streets has been S1.75 per day and S3.50
for teams. The commissioners now pro-
pose, it is understood, to pay but S1.25 per
day and SO for teams. This announcement
created strong indignation, and commit
tee was appointed to ascertain the truth or
falSity of the report, and if the reduction is
made to organize movement which will
enlist all the bodies of organized labor in
the city for the purpose of boycotting the
responsible parties.
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honorable class than is frequently found
among the wealthy.
THE sroNE-CUTTERs.
They Don't Like Convict Labor ON
the Academy Building.

To the Editor of the Globe: -sk,
MINNEAPOLIS, April 1S.-Permit me, in
the interest of the stone-cutters of Mime
apOlis, to address few words on matter
which, if brought about, will tend seriously
to affect their general prosperity in this
place.
1t is now stated on good authority that
the cut-St0ne work to be used in the con-
struction of the proposed building to be
erected on the old Academy of Music site is
to be done by convict labor. So evident
was it from the start, as it now appears on
the part of the owner, Mr.. Thomas Lowry,
that he did not intend the work in question
to be done by home contractors, that not
even an invitation or a chance was given to
any one of them to bid on the work. And
as they are well prepared and competent to
bargain for all work done in their line, there
was no difficulty in the way of Mr.. Lowry
not to have had the work contracted for
here. But even with the prison contract
ors in the field as competitors for the work,
it would still be the same; it would in such
a case be utterly useless for the employers
of honest labor to endeavOr to secure the
work. They simply cannot and at the
same time pay honest living wages to their
employees, dream of bidding against the La
Dor of felOns. The thing is at once impOs-
sible and absurd. and stands without con-
tradictien.
Seemingly slight things sometimes derive
a peculiar force and interest on account Of
their source. The matter under discussion
is of this sort. Mr.. Thomas Lowry has
been long and closely identified with this
city. Indeed his interests may be said to
be altogether here. His extensive system
OF street car railways, as net, covers the
entire city, and among the very ones
against whom he now palpably discrimin-
ateS, the honest artisans and labOrerS OF the
city, are to be found its chief support
and maintenance.
Is this to be expected from man Of Mr..
Lowry's hitherto public spirit, estimation
and note? Is this the public enterprise of
the man, who, having an opportunity to adj
vance the material prosperity Of his own
city, allows it to pass unrealiZed only to be-
come the means of oppression of those
whom it should properly have benefited?
If so, the change has been
as sudden as it was unexpected, and as
much to be regretted as it was both. Now
in view of and against Mr.. LOwry's in
tended action, it would be very good idea
for the many different labor organizations
of this city to meet in public and
emphatically protest, and that at once.
And even if, in the present case, their
honest, manly protest cannot be effectively
heard, it will at least have the very good
result Of indicating to the public mind that
we are keenly sensible to such open dis
elimination, as this of Mr.. Lowry's GER
tainly is, that it will better prepare and
lead the way to the total abolition through
the ballot box of so injurious a system of
which these unhappy conflicts with honest
toll are the manifest production.
STONE-CUTTER.
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ST. PAUL INDUSTRY.
Notes of Trade and labor in the
Capital.


The Western Union telegraph operators
have reason to expect that the rates for ex-
ira hours in the night service, of which they
have been deprived since last December,
will soon be restored. They have already
been restored in the Detroit office, and the
operators think that a return to the old sys-
TEN here is only a question of time. The
result of cutting off the extra pay for extra
work has been TO drive many of the opera
tors throughout the country out OF the
Western Union service.
Great indignation is expressed by the
trade and labor unions of this city at the
late murderous work of Pmkerton'S So
called detectives at the Mccormick reaper
works.
About forty men employed by Terence
O'Brien in the work of extending Wabasha
street near Rice street refused to go to
work on Monday morning unless they were
paid S1.25 per day. They were joined by
| about thirty teamSterS who wanted an in
crease OF so cents per day or $3.50. The
teamsters, however, returned to work after
a couple of hours consideration Of the re-
fuSal of the contractor to raise wages until
the 1st of May. The laborers would not
yield and their places were supplied by
others. Work is progressing as before and
was only temporarily suspended.
The first line of the GLOBES new type
was set up by William A. Hill, one of the
oldest printers in st. Paul. Gap" Hill is
Virginian by birth, but has lived here for
twenty years. He is SO years of age.
The BoilermakerS' union held a regular
meeting at their hall, on the corner Of
Seventh and Jackson streets, on last Tues
dav evening Ten new members were adj
mitted into the organization, and Charles
Stevenson entertained the assembly with an
address on Labor. 1t was proposed to
unite with a Knights of Labor assembly,
and although no definite action was taken
it is not improbable that this step will be
taken. The BOilermakers' union is in
flouriShing condition. and the state of the
trade throughout the city is fair. The
prospect for this class of artisans is good.
Work is reported as fair in the Manitoba
and Omaha shops. Most of the bOilermak
ers have employment.
st. Paul laboring men are deeply inter
ested in the present municipal contest. 1t
isn't so much that they care for office for
themselves as that they desire to ascertain
their strength 50 as to figure as political
factor in future contests. The GLOBE has
from time to time published the progress of
their actions in this matter. The Trade
and Labor assembly appointed commit
tee of nine TO look after the
matter, and it was known that as many of
them as hoped for recognition from the
Republican party favored the nomination of
DR.. Murphy as a friend of the working
classes. The direct snub given to them by
the Republican convention however, has
put different aspect on affairs; and they
are now considering the situation. The
matter is held in allegiance, but decision
will be reached ere long,
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-19
The Union Of the Workers in the Art Pre-
serYatiVe--Pen and Pencil
Sketches.
Cooperative Cooper Shops in Minneapolis
The History of Their Inception
and Their Success.
Stone Cutters Protest--The Trade
and Labor Assem- bly--Street
commissioners and Wages.
st. Paul Workmen INDUCING in Poll
tics--NIinneapolis Labor Notes
General Industrial News.
THE TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION.

Some RepreSenlatiVe ST. Paul Menu
beTS.
The labor department of the GLOBE
gives prominence this week to the Typo
graphical union. and it may not be out OF
place to touch briefly upon the organization
itself in connection with the mention OF
few of the active and representative men.
st. Paul Typographical Union, No 30,
was organized here in March, 1852, ana Is
therefore entering upon the fourth year Oh
its existence Its principles are the mann
tenance of an equitable scale OF wages, the
protection Of its members from unreasonable
fluctuations in compensation and the protec-
ton as well Of just employers from unfair
competition, to create an authority whose
seal shall constitute a certificate or lnteIll-
gence and skill, to aid the unfortunate and
destitute and provide for the decent burial
of deceased members. to encourage the
principle and practice OF cOncllation and
arbitration in the settlement OF differences
between capital and labor. and to incite an
honorable efforts for the attainment OF bet
ter conditions of the laboring class.
Practical printers. male and female,
known TO be competent workers are eligible
to membership. The constitution expressly
SAYS that no man who manufactures
or sells Intoxicating liquors or who
follows calling in violation of morality
shall be elected to its honorary roll The
union numbers 22O members, of whom
eight are honorary. making an active mem
bership Of 212 1t is subordinate to the
National Typographical union, acting I'M
der certain restrictions imposed by the SUI
perior body from whom it receives the
charter under which it exists, the National
association having been organized i'll 1880.
Five per cent. of the general fund OF the
local society is set apart for keeping
a cemetery lot in repair and pro
viding for It's adornment, and 30 per cent.
is used as a fund for the relief OF worthy
sick and destitute members. The rules gov
erning members while in meeting assem-
bed are very strict. and provide for general
courteous treatment between the individuals
composing the meeting. Stated meetings
OF the union are held on the fist Sunday OF
each month at Knights of Pythias hall, on
Bridge square.
The wly-elected president OF st. Paul
Typographical Union No. 30 is Mr.. NJ. +.
Kahn, a native Of Mazomanie, Wis. He
began and completed his trade of printer in
Madison. Wis. which business he has fol-
lowed with the exception Of an interval OF
two years. during which period he engaged
n publishing city directories for various
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-19

places throughout the state. In 1888 Mr..
Kahn took up his residence in this city, and
soon became recognized as a representative
man among his associates. He has served
as chairman of the executive committee of
the union, an organization numbering PIP
members. and is now the head of the So
ciety He is at present employed in the
Herald Office.
Michael i. DAILY, a cut of whom is here
with presented, was born in Egantown,
Dakota county, Mimi, on June ii, 1886,
and at the age of nine months began a resi-
dencc in ST. Paul which has continued with
but a brief interruption To the present time.
He attended both the public and the Cath
ollie parochdl schools for several years. en-
tering a grocery store at the age of Is.
Subsequently he was apprenticcd to The
Northwestern Chronicle office. but finished
learning his trade in the old Pioneer office
Alr DAILY edited and published a weekly
paper in North Dakota in 1852, but sold out
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-19

1882, he came to st. Paul, at once taking a
prominent part in labor matters here, which
at that time were in state of agitation,
and his pacific and conservative influence
had much to do in bringing affairs to rights.
He was chosen a member of the executive
board and served thereon for eighteen
months, leaving that position to assume the
duties of financial secretary of the union.
At the recent election of officers for that
body, Nh. McClelland was again elected
financial secretary by an all but unanimous
vote. He was one of the committee which
developed the present Trades assembly, is a
prominent Knight of Pythias, and is en-
ployed in the newsroom of the GLOBE.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-19

and returned to the Pioneer Press Office in
this city, where he is now employed as
compoSitor He has represented ST. Paul
Typographical union i'm the Trades assem-
bly,, has been financial secretary of the
union. vice president, member of its eXecu-
tive committee and until the recent elec-
ton has served rs president. At the last
meeting of the body in which he has taken
such'a prominent place he was chosen as
delegate 10 the international Typographical
union. which meets in New York city some
time i'm june next. Mr.. DAILY has also fig
urcd i'm local politics.
The subject of this sketch. 2. !. McClel-
laud i>a native ot Washington. Penn, at
which place he was horn ON the 2lSt day of
February, 1888. His parents removed to
the state of Ohio when ne was two years
old. gud III IA he began the printing bust
ness az tGdit, O.. receiving his first iuStruc-
ton i'm he art preSeryatiVe from the father
OF Frank Hatton, late postmaster general.
ami working with Frank for time. After
wants Mr.. AIcClelland took up his residence
IN Cambridge. in the same state, and here
he joined the ranks of the benedictS. Later
Ice Went 60 Cincinnati. where he worked on
each of i,le dailieS and in other print
ms offices. lie was elected financial
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-19
Healtb. wealth aud Happiness

Are more intimately connected with a sound
stomach and good condition Of the blood
than most people suppose. Thin blood
means weakness. languOr and misery. A
dyspeptic stomach means all the horrors
you can think Of Browns Iron Bitters
means enriched blood. good digestion.
healthy appetite. sweet sleep and vigorous
strength. Nr. Henry Hallam, South Sew
enteentE street St Louis, says: Browns
Iron BitteTs relieved me Of dyspepsia puri-
fed my blood. and gave me ali appetite. :
Thousands Of others testify In the same
way.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-19
APRIL NOTES.

While black silk stockings are still very
fashionable. yet they are not now appro-
pirate for white dresses unless the trim
mings are at least partly black. while with
colored dresses, it is more stylish 10 wear
a stocking TO match. When two or more
coiors appear in the costume, the more
prominent one should be chosen or if pos
sible selection can be made Of combining
stripes. Having previously recommended
Buttons Raven Gloss as the only shoe
dressing which does not injure leather. it is
gratifying to find on inquiry. that ladies
now concede it 20 be the best in market. 4
little higher priced, but cheaper in the end,
as it really improves the boot or slipper.
Short wraps are rage and more often Of
cOlOrs than black. Chenille fringe is not
laid aside yet the majority are finished with
lace. in black. the French or Spanish, in
coIors. the new AngUra or Yak laces which
viii greet us everywhere For these wraps.
employment Is made OF brocaded materials
RosALISD MAY.
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No cur IN WAGES.
Rumorcd Reduction in Ninneapo.
lis Found To De Not True.

1t was reported, - mentioned elsewhere.
at the meeting Friday night Of the
Minneapolis Trade and Labor as
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-19

that on one bonnet. we have record of fifty
having been employed. In writing of tall
crowns extreme limits have been quoted
and from thence we have gradual descents
while in many cases where the crown is
lowered almost to flatness the brim rises to
height over the forehead, which brings
about an equally pronounced result in
different way, nevertheless there are many
unobtrusive shapes, but for class who de-
light in the startling, peculiar opportunity
will be given.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-19

nous Malt Whiskey, know it to be wholesome,
clean and unadulterated.n
FRED. ii. SAVERS, n d. of Rochester. N "
eTadqate OF the Leading European colleges says: aIi
PrescTlDe your Malt w hfskey in my practice here
heartily recommend it in low states of fevers acute
inidammations and depressing maladies generally
essence from acute diseases where an alcoholic
Pulmonalis."
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1885-04-19

Prof Won yONDER, writes Purity Itself
tDuRy's Malt Whiskey, is the purest liquor thai
lhave ever analysed Unjust therefore unqual1hedly
recommend it to the medical profession"
The late HARVEY T.. BYRD, n. D., President
iof the Faculty and Professor of the Baltimore Med
Iical College, says al find it remarkably free from
sfusl oil and other Objectionable materials often
Hound in the WHISTLES of the present day.
| JAMES j. O'DEA, II. D., Of Staten Island, the
lauthor of several works oninsanty, writes: when
II prescribe alcoholic stimuant order your Ia
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-12-31

Columbia, Dec. 800. B. Mallory,
who took his departure for California
several years ago. was the treasurer of the
Detroit school township of this county
and a recent investigation of his affairs
show hat Mallory is deficient in the
sum OF nearly $500. A few weeks before
he left, his house with its contents were
destroyed by fire, and all records con.
nected with his Office was destroyed at
the same time. 1t is believed by many
that he set fire to his own house pur.
posely to cover up the strongest evidence
Of his crookedness, and to also obtain
payment on his insurance policy. At the
last election IN Detroit township q sue
cessor to Mallory was elected. but nc
qualification was made. Mallory held
over, and during this term the principa,
defalcation was done.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-12-31
FIRED A CONGRESSMAN.

One OF the Leading Members OF the
House Invited to leave Colonel
Villas Office.
habit of secluding himself in his room,
aud refusing to see aryone who calls,
unless a card is first sent to him, and
the object of the visit explained to his
secretary. This is a new rule in the de
partments here, and senators and con-
gressmen who do not think that a cabi-
net officer has e right to be as exclusive
as a Hindoo god grumble n good deal
about 1t. The other day Congressman
Joe Canon, of Illinois, who is always In
n hurry and never goes anywhere with
out rome important reason, had business
with the postoiice department. He had
not been In Washington since tine
change OF the administration and had
never met Mr.. Villas, but he walked up
| to. the door of the ante-room and looked
tor a messenger. No messenger was in
sight and he walked into the next room
without finding anyone, and then on IN
to the next, where he saw a gentleman
seated at a desk buslly engaged in
writing.
He waited until the man whom he
supposed Was a clerk should finish, in.
tending to ask him to dirSct him to the
postmaster general, when he was sur
pt1sed to see the supposed clerk jump to
his feet, rush to The door through which
the visitor had Just entered, close 1t and
turn the key in the lock, and then turn
upon him eavageiy, exclaimlng: "Who
are you, sir? How did you get in here
sir? What do you want, sir? VIII
don't you speak, sir?" The luterroga
tons were tired in rapid succession and
with savage explosiveness at Mr.. Can,
non, who replied that he was seeking 6
messenger or clerk who would take his
card to the postmaster general. II an
the postmaster general" shouted the ex
cltable occupant of the chair; "nov
what do you want, and who are you?
MIR. Cannon coolly replied that he hac
come to the department on public bust
ness; but as the postmaster, general dit
not seem to be in @ frame of mind which
would indicate q patient hearing of thu
case he would defer it until some futur,
time. AS to how [ came here, [ cam
IN through the door that you havl
inst locked. Now If you will unlock The
door or show me another way out o
this room | will leave you to yourself"
MIR. Villas Immediately rushed t,
another door, opened it, and his visitor
passed out, and the postmaster genera
probably does not yet know that tn
gentleman to whom he was SO excessive
ly rude is one of the ablest and mos
prominent members of congress.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-12-31
Curious su,cide.

st. Louis, Dec. 31-Miss Mary Reader,
who Tor the past few months has been
living with her alleged cousin Charles
w. Parrish, a prominent boot and shoe
dealer of this city and a member of a
we'll known family, presented herself at
the Parrish residence as his cousin and
apparently substantIated her claim by a
letter from the pastor of the Grace Bap-
fist church, st. Louis. The relations be-
tween her and her cousin have been OF
the most friendly and happy nature
since her acquaintance with him.
Last evening ne went out to a party
and on returning at 2 o'clock this morn,
ing he found her IN a dying condition,
An Investigation was at once had and il
was found that ashe had swallowed al
ounce of cbloroform. A physician was
at once summoned, but before
he arrived she was dead
Immediately afterwara Parrish went out
saying he would return in a short time
but he has not been seen Or heard from
Miss Reader seemed in good spirits al
day yesterday, and no cause has beer
assigned for her suicide
Other Inhabitants of the house say th,
relations between Parrish and this al
legged cousin were of a criminal charac
ter and that they lived together as mai
and wife.
Press and daily Dakotaian. (Yankton, Dakota Territory [S.D.]) 1880-1889, 1885-12-31

have been ii ID up and yesterday after
noon Que ofbthe CANNES gave almost I'M
mistakable evidences of the disease,
bnt developments will be awaited.
Ii the dog proves really mad his skull
will be trepanned and a portion of the
brain WILDE removed This will be inject
ed. into the brain of a second and rabbits
will be used after the operation Oh the
tirsS dog. 1t will be sixteen days before
virus can be secured with which human
belngs may be innoculated, and her the
virus form will be in full operation and
any number of patients may be treated