The Saint Paul globe., 1896-11-01
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s IN LABOR'S REALM.


the working classes was for those who are
already members of labor unions to be con-
sistent, thereby proving that there Is some
thing more than the name in being a mem
Der of a labor organization. Mr.. Mash said
that just SO long as men who demand the
union scale OF wages were content to patron
lze pauper labor, just so long would the gen.
eral pubic nave no confidence in labor or
ganlzations. But by creating demand for
union made goods, employers would soon real
lze the Importance of carrying them and
would demand them from the manufacturers
M: h. Murray spoke on the advantages to
De derived from the passage of a law requir-
ing BARRIERS, horseshoers and plumbers to
pass an examination before being allowed to
practlce their respective professions in this
state. A vote of thanks rendered to all
participants in the programme, and the gath
ing broke up singing America"
The national convention of musicians. which
was in session at Indianapolis recently re-
suited in the formation OF the American
Federation of Musicians, body entirely
dlst1nct from all other musicians organiza-
tions, and which, it is expected, will be char
tered by the American Federation of Labor.
The cause leading up to the issuance of the
call for this convention was growing ten
dency in the National League of Musicians
favorable to affiliation with the American
Federation of Labor. certain class of the
leagues membership fought affiliation and
were successful in their opposition until the
last May convention, held in Washington, d.
c., when the proposition was lost on a tie
vote, but committee was appointed charged
10 prepare means by which all the must-
clans unions in the country could be ulti
mately united. 1t was under the auspices of
this committee that the convention was
called, and all unions, including those con-
nected with the league, were invited to send
delegates. Eighteen of the latter were repre-
sented, but only five remained after organ
iZation. 1t is claimed that 5000 members are
represented by the organization as finally eff
fected. The officers are as follows: Presi-
dent, Owen Miller. St Louis; first vice presi-
dent. Marston, of Pittsburg; second vice pres
ident M. Hauber. New York; third vice pres
ident, Koch, of Milwaukee; fourth vice pres
ident F. A. Wade, Duluth; secretary, Jacob
Schmaltz, Cincinnati; treasurer, R. A. Muerer,
Detroit; members of executive board Owen
Miller, st. Louis: John B. Wood, st. Paul;
R. A. Mullen, New York; A. Jacobins, Mil
waukee; Frank Kiefer, Peoria; R. Bell, Gin
cinnati John B. Wood, of St. Paul, was elect
ed organizer for the state of Minnesota. Mr..
Wood represented the local Independent mu-
sicians which is recognized by the trades
and labor assembly.
Trade unions foster education and uproot
ignorance.
Shorten hours and lengthen life.
Raise wages and lower usury.
Increase independence and decrease depend
ence.
Develop manhood and balk tyranny.
Establish fraternity and discourage selfish
ness.
Reduce prejudice and induce liberality.
Enlarge society and eliminate classes
Tighten toll and brighten man.
Cheer the home and freside and make the
world better.
-Eight-Hour Herald.
mass meeting of the BARRIERS of city
was held Monday night at Assembly hall to
discuss the proposed legislation for the lcens-
ing of the members of the craft. F. G. Kuep-
pers presided, and Joseph Fleek was secre-
tary. Addresses explanatory Of the workings
of the proposed law were made by T. H. Lyles
o. d. Howard and NJ. e. Murray, of St Paul:
G. A. Robinson, of Minneapolis, and others.
The meeting was unanimous in favoring the
legislation for the license which should guar
antee the efficiency of the workman. 1t is
desired to secure the abolition Of the barber
schools, which. it is said, are not what
they profess to be- 1t is said that the school
in minneapolis had turned out 5000 alleged
BARRIERS in two years, but that 1t was i'm
possible for it in the nature of things to
teach the trade as it should be taught. About
leo were present. A similar meeting will
soon be held in Minneapolis.
The bindery girls union has decided to
meet hereafter on the first Monday of every
month at 6:15 p. m. Three new members
were received at the last meeting. Reports
were heard from the committee which is en-
deavoring to secure the unions recognition
in the various binderies Miss Lizzie SPIEL
financial secretary, rendered her resignation
from that position, as she has decided to
engage in another calling. The filling of the
vacancy was deferred until the next meeting
Just few days more and the Workingman
will again experience remarkable detection
in the number of those who profess to be his
friends, and the truth will again dawn upon
him that after all, trade union is his most
sincere and steadfast friend alive at all
times to his immediate and material welfare
The past week was an exceptionally dull
one in local labor circles. The last three
days were each the fifth in the month and
no meetings were scheduled, and the attend
ance at those that were held earlier in the
week was interfered with to considerable
extent by the interest taken in the cam
paign. This week the conditions will be re-
versed and nearly twenty meetings will be
held.
The campaign of education produces one
commendable effect when it induces a. study
of economics, intelligent yorkineman
usually concludes such a study with a great
er regard for the trades union and cor
respondingly lesser one for the political or
ganization.
Steps are being taken by the organizations
interested in the allied printing trades union
label to effect lOng-desired change therein
by inserting a number in the center of the
label, which will serve a means Of iden-
tifying the office which did the ,,rinting
thus lessening the chances of successful
counterfeiting.
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