St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1889-06-23
TRADES AND LABOR.
The Minneapolis Assembly on the
Cable Line observation-disclosures


The Minneapolis Assembly on the
Cable Line observation-disclosures
Elected.
The trade and labor assembly met
Friday evening and elected officers for
the ensuing term of six months; Presi-
dent. A. E. McLain; secretary, E. W.
Fleming; financial secretary. S. &.
Gomez: sergeant at arms, t. j. Gal
lagher; trustees, John Griffin. W. II.
Campbell, John Cummings; press COM
mittee, George LedgerWoOd, John Nc
Gurk and II. B. Martin. A committee
of three was appointed to visit the diff
ferent organizations during the coming
week and urge them to make complete
arrangements for the Industrial parade
July 4.
The following resolution was adopted
after spirited discussion OF the street
railway management:
Whereas The corporation known as the
Minneapolis Street Railway company has re-
peatedly violated the provisions of its char
ter and has built extensions for the benefit
of spectators, while the service in the heart
of the city was entirely inadequate; and
Whereas The said corporation has reduced
1tS employees 10 sCaTYHIlOH wages, duu Ill tlu1e
of strike stubbornly refused to arbitrate; and
Whereas The said corporation has used its
power to satisfy private greed regardless of
public welfare, as i'll the case of the Grand
opera house versus the Harris theater; there
fore
Resolved, That it be the sense Of this body
that any action taken by the city council
granting this corporation further privileges
would be inimlcal to the interests Of the city.
The Anderson & Douglass company
was discussed pro and con, and the fol-
lowing resolution adopted:
Resolved, That it be the sense of this as
sembly that the city of Minneapolis should
lines but in case the franchise is granted,
the city should be paid for the privilege,
whatever it is worth, and retain the right to
condemn and purchase the plant az fair
It's a pity that so few of the work.
ing people are able to enjoy an actual
vacation during the heated season. On
inquiry [ find that the majority of
men and women who work cannot af-
ford to take vacation. They need it
sadly, but remembering the dizziness
of the winter months, they dare not
lose any time during the summer for
fear of actual want when compelled to
be idle.
Philanthropists rack their brains
planning suitable picnics for working
people and their children. These are
usually appreciated. But it's safe to
say that, were labor placed upon
scientific basis, so that each worker re-
ceived just share of the wealth pro-
duced in society, then every one could
take vacation without having to ae-
nh itoI> iotv
without the fear of regretting the time
thus spent.
Perhaps the workers would find it an
interesting if not exactly profitable oc-
cupatiOn, to figure how much they are
responsible for the weary bodies, the
coarse food and sitting rooms where
they live. A little study of his environ
mentS often makes man conclude that
he has field for activity within his
reach, and that his labor organization
offers good place for an intelligent APP
plication of that activity. An encour-
aging feature Of the case is, that the
members Of welEorganized crafts are
able to advance wages and shorten their
hours of work, so as to afford comfort
able homes and time for recreation. The
same result can he attained by any
branch of laborers who will take the
trouble to organize thoroughly.
The Aurora Ladies' lyceum Of North
Minneapolis held pleasant social at
Hunts hail last Thursday evening. A
pied the earlier portion of the evening,
followed by short dancing programme
and supper. The guests enjoyed them
selves heartily, and hope the Aurora
assembly will give series of socials
during the summer. These will help
build up the organization for the men,
bers and their friends.
1.-THE journeymen tailors have issued
a printed circular giving the names of
the firms who employ union men and
pay the union scale; also those who pay
the scale but do not pledge themselves
to employ only union men. The tailors
are working hard to build up their Or
ganiZation, and believe in active work
rather than idle talk. New members
are being added to the union every
week. Members Of other organizations
patroniZe only those employers who
sign the scale, and by the cooperation
lors hope within the next six months to
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to their circular.
The local eight-hour league meets at
the Labor Temple next Thursday eve
ming. All interesting in the eight-hour
movement should attend and help
to arrange for the eight-hour brigade
July 4.
The Ladies' Protective association
holds an open meeting at the Labor
Temple next Thursday evening. The
committee of arrangements are prepar-
ing an interesting programme, includ-
ing recitiatiOnS, music and speaking.
H. B. Martin will speak on the benefits
of organization, and one of the lady
members will also deliver an address.
The meeting will be held in the inter-
ests of working girls of all classes.
Mons Baker left last Tuesday to ac-
cept position in West Superior, Wis.,,
where he will take an active part in the
musical work of the different organiza-
tons.
The Nationalist club meets at Mrs.
Kate Davis residence next Tuesday