St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1892-04-22
AMONG THE WORKERS.
Rev. Thomas McCIary Addresses
Body or WorkingmeD.

John Jacob gJpcIurch was tie founder
Of the A. O. L. W.. and last evening
the members OF the order went To hear
all address thereon by Rev. Thomas
McClary. The reverend gentleman, In
the course OF his remarks, said: John
Jacob Upchurch was a mechanic in the
employ of the Atlantic az Great W est
ern Railway company, earning his liv-
iEg day by day at toll. and in the way
OF promotion reached the position OF
master mechanic. What did he DO?
He aud lis associates planted the germ
OF the Ancient Order of United
Workmen in Mcadyiile, Pa, in
his own home in 1868. An order that
has increased to more than 1920 lodges.
extending over every state OF the Union
and through Canada. 1t has a member
ship OF more than 100000. and is IN
creasing NJ the rate of $50 month.
An order that Is not political, nor la
Dor union, nor a scctarian institution
nor limited 10 any class Of honorable
labor or degree of wealth, but elnintnty
Christian. founded on the principles OF
the man who said, ''As We would that
men should do unto you, do We even 30
to them" and explained by one OF His
followers III this language: Bear We
one anOther's burdens, and SO fulfill the
law OF Christ"
The principles of the order are sound
and beneficial; the objects are in every
respect worthy. They are. first. TO pro
mote the intellectual improvement OF
its members. The labOrers of today are
thinking men, who read up aud keep ia
touch with the world, aud such as DO
not are sure TO drop behind in their own
craft. We are learning more and more
how to do things, and by lectures, de
bates. readings, etc. in the lodges. can
assist each other and get broader views
of The world. We are at fault in mt
doing more OF this work. Surprising
our lodges would do more. arrange for
lectures. get the best talent within
reach. and with open lodges nave their
families and neighbors come in for an
evening. What good might result?
The order is also To promote the moral
interest and social condition o. its mem
bers, cultivate true friendship, get ac-
quainted with the families, throw Il
brightness around the homes or the
United Worllmen and cultivate general
sociabilty. There is great danger that
in the hurry of life we shall forget this,
and we know it is hard for such as have
small pay and large expense to get the
amount OF social enjoyment needed
We should therefore seek tOaiu them III
some way, by calling, by eXchang OF
visits and invitations TO refreshments,
by simplifying the social life and being
more free with II.
Another object is to assist each other
and each others families in times of
suffering and death. In twentY-three
years, 10000 have died, and S40.000.G GOO
have been paid. The year ending 1891,
the widows and orphans were paid So,
100000, and this not as charity but as
reward to industry. economy and busi-
nesslike methods.
The park superintendent reported his
pay roll for the month OF March at
2l.30, which was allowed. He asked
that more trees and shrubs be purchased
TO add 10 those already planted in the
various parks and was instructed TO OBJ
tain and distribute them where they are
needed. The Superintendent was in
structed to secure estimates for the re-
moval of the lookout building in Car
penter park and having the foundation
of the same built into retaining wall.
He will report at the next meeting. The
fence along Summit avenue boulevard
detracts fro. the beauty OF that popular
drive, and this the board also decided to
have removed and flowers and shrubs
planted III its stead.
A number of applications for posi-
tons as park overseers were received
and referred to the proper committee.
a communication from j. @. Haas and
Otto Mueller, Offering to sell lot SO, i'm
block II of Suburban HIPS addition
for $1,000, to be used for park purposes,
was disposed of in a similar manner.
The matter of erecting new dwelling
for the park superintendent at Como.
and green house in connection with
the same, was discussed, and Messrs.
Horton and Bredenhagen appointed Il
committee TO visit Como and select a
suitable site for the buildings, which
are badly needed. Mr.. Aberle re-
marked that he was in favor of expend-
ing money in beautifying Lake Como
and makinga park that wouldlbe second
to none in the Northwest, instead of
| looking about to purchase more parks
at heavy expense to the taxpayers.
A number of bills and the superin-
| tendent's pay roll for March, amount
ing to S601. 80. were allowed. and after a
| discussion of various minor matters,
| the board adjourned.