St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-11-30

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A. W. Wright Is a native Of Canada having
been born in Markham, about thirty miles
north of Toronto. He received his education
in the public schools of New Hamburg Ont
After leaving school he learned several
branches of the wooden trade, but in 1874
left the wooden business and took a position
as reporter OH the Guelph (Ont.) Herald. He
afterward edited several newspapers, and
while editor of the Toronto National in 1879
took a leading part in the currency reform
movement This was his first public connee-
ton with the labor cause. In 1879 he was
elected secretary Of the Canadian Currency
Reform league. Later he edited the Com
monwealth and the Canadian Labor Re
former. He Joined the K. of l.. in 1888, and
for several terms was recording secretary OF
d. A. 125. For the last three years he has
been delegate to the general assembly, and
well known contributor to the journal, I'M
der the nom de plume Of ''Spokeshave."
Since July, 1898, he has edited the journal
of the <. OF l.. Socially Mr.. Wright is pleas
ant person. He is an earnest believer in the
policy of redeeming the working people
from wage slavery by thorough organization
and an intelligent use OF their power at the
ballot box.
The North Star Labor clup met Thursday
evening with a good attendance. A large
number OF visiting members were present
and the recent session of the general assem-
bly, formed the principal topic OF discussion
II. II. Lucas, the delegate from District 70,
gave an interesting report of the proceed
ings.
The directors of the K. Of L. Building as
ISOLATION met Friday evening at the Labor
Temple and audited accounts for the month
that the building is regularly rented and
gives a fair margin above expenses each
month.
The united association of plumbers. steam
and gashtters gives its sixth annual ball at the
Labor Temple Wednesday evening, Dec. 81.
Thes committee of arrangements are T. j.
Conner, e. F. Sahler, T. j. Rothaker and
George Simons. Cafarell's orchestra will
furnish the music.
The, Nationalist club met at the Labor
Temple Tuesday evening. Rev oliver Smith,
of Ettchfield, delivered an address on per
sonai Liberty Under Nationalism." He took
the ground that the real personal liberty tor
the masses would be much greater under ma
tIonaIism than under the present system. He
CONSIDERED our present government repub
lie only In name and an oligarchy in reality.
His review of the competitive system and
pleasant prophecies In regard to nationalism
seem quite IN accord with the views of the
club, and his remarks were warmly ap
plauded. A general discussion followed the
address.
The State Eight-Hour league meets at the
Labor Temple Sunday, Dec. z, at 8 o'clock.
The general response 10 the call for the cleo
ton of delegates gives promise Of general
representation of all unions and assemblies
in the state. Delegates will be elected to the
Estate Federation, and eight-hour legislation
will be the principal topic of discussion.
The Tribune memorial services VIII be held
this afternoon at the Labor Temple under
the auspices of the typographical union. An
appropriate vocal and instrumental pro-
gramme will be rendered; also memorial
address.
"Funy idea. Enpeck, calling your
wife Blackstone"