St. Paul daily globe., 1889-06-09
MINNEAPOLIS NOTES.


A committee was appointed to look up
the method of paying employees on
sewers. and see if the semi-monthly
pay day cannot be re-establlshed.
Several other committees were ap-
pointed on special business. A resolu-
ton ndorsing Father Egan's speech
on Memorial day was passed by unan-
imous vote. After a long discussion
the names of the following delegates
were forwarded to Scripp'S National
league: Oliver Erickson, George
Ledgerwood, Ben Earous. j. Fleming
and John Mccarthy. III any one OF the
five are appointed from this city, OliVef
Erickson will be that one. None OF the
others are making any effort to secure
the appointment. Mr.. Erickson mas re-
ceiyed the Endorsement of several other
organizations. and also from a large
number of influential citizens. Should
Mr.. Erickson receive the appointment,
there is no doubt but that he will repre-
sent Minneapolis wOrkingmen IN a cred
liable manner.
The industrial parade committee held
a meeting on Thursday evening ana
transacted a good deal of Important
business. Bonds have been filed and
accented for the care of buildings at the
state fair grounds. The Manitoba road
has arranged to furnish ample facilities
for transportation. Tracks run into the
grounds, and trains will be run as often
as necessary in order to accommodate
the pleasure seekers. The round trip
from either of the Twin Cities is fixed
at So cents, no extra admission Delng
charged to any portion OF the grounds.
The committee on speakers have Sc
cured G. l.. Darrow, of Chicago, to de-
liver an address on the eight-hour ques-
ton. Mr. Darrow is said to be an elO-
quent orator and able to draw larger
house in Chicago than any other INDUS
trial speaker of that city. The Single
Tax league at first Intended TO lnVlte
Mr.. Darrow as their guest and have him
deliver an address on the land question.
He prefers to talk on eight hours. and
will be the guest of the general COM
mittee. Arrangements are pending for
brief speeches in Scandinavian and
German by we'll known speakers.
The committee on printing are hav--
ing large posters printed for general
distribution in the Twin Cities and
throughout the state. On Monday an
official circular will be mailed to each
organization and union asking them to
correspond with the general committee
and state what action will be taken In
each organization in order to make the
picnic success. An official programme
of races and amusementS will be
printed for July a..
The committee on amusements are
arranging for all sorts of games and
contests in addition to the general par
ade. Prizes of considerable value are
offered by leading business houses IN
the Twin Cities, and all amateurs wish
ing to enter their names for contests
should address the secretary OF eight
hour committee at Thomas A. Clark'S,
42 Third street south. Different un-
ions are drilling base ball mines and
boasting of the proWess OF their re-
spective mines.
Music is secured for the parade and
for dancing during the day. The build
ings are so commodious that they can
provide ample shelter in case Of inclen-
ent weather. The dining hall will
seat at least 1000 people. and restaur-
ant will furnish substantial lunch to
those not caring to bring baskets.
Altogether it seems to be a foregone
conclusion that the elght-hour celebra-
ton on July will be the most success
full one ever held in the state. Every
preparation is being made to ensure the
comfort and amusement of the people.
Local organizations are specially re-
quested to discuss plans for participant
ing in the parade, and report at once so
that the committee may arrange for
them.
The Ladies' Labor lyceum held bus
mess meeting at Hunts hall on Thurs
day evening and received instructions
in regard to the principles of their or
ganlzatiOn. Another meeting will be
held at the same place next Thursday
evening.
The union of the car repairers held
an open meeting last Monday evening
at the Labor hall. H. B. Martin and
others spoke of the benefits of organiza-
ton. This union has been organized
OILY a short time but is rapidly adding
to its membership.
The Social Science club. at it's regular
meeting last Monday evening passed
resolutions indorsing Father Egan's
speech on Memorial day. and also his
subsequent letter to the press.
The'state eight-hour convention met
last Sunday in hall No. 6. Labor temple.
A large number were present. A re-
port from the committee on celebration
and discussion of plans occupied large
portion of the afternoon. Nearly every
delegate brought voluntary contribu-
ton from his association, SO that the
league is now provided for financially.
An interesting discussion of eight-hour
topics followed the routine business and
kept the delegates until late hour.
The socialists met on Sunday evening
wel-written paper by DR.. Gill. A gen.
eral discussion followed, in which all
participated. The socialists have az
ranged for an interesting series Of de-
bates for the coming three months.
Each debate will be opened by some
speaker well known in industrial cir
cleS.
The Nationalist club meets on Tues
day evening at the residence of Mrs.
Davis for further discussion of the
principles of Christian socialism.
The local eight-hour league holds its
semi-monthIy meeting at the Labor
Temple next Thursday evening. All
members are requested to be present as
business of Importance will be trans
acted.
The Social Science institute meets
this evening at the Labor Temple for
its regular semi-monthly debate.
The Tail ors' union gives picnic at
are working hard to make the affair a