The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-23

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ana VIII also leave their decorations in place.
IL VIII be highly appreciated by the members
oi the oiHerent unions. and will add greatly
tuesday received official notification that the
nre department Of the city would turn out
IN iuIl force with apparatus, and they alone
o Of capable OF making a showing to be proud
OF. Altogether. the Labor day parade and
picnic this year promise to surpass all prev
lous eHorts, despite the fact that more men
@ IT, out OF employment at the present time
'nan Tor several years past.
The boycott inaugurated by the ciearmak-
s 1fs union OF St. Paul against certain man
ulacturer or cigars Is still in force and is
pelng pressed by the union with all the force
at its command. AS the local organization is
backed by the international association which
has strike and boycott fund of nearly q
million dollars, the prospects are that if the
nrm In question declines to submit the diff
ment to settle the difficulty existing between
the union and itself. long drawn-out and
Ditteriy-fought battle will be the result
The theatrical stage EMPLOYEES union ;s an
organization which Is making rapid headway
throughout the United States 1t already has
az membership en- Of between 1900 and 10000,
ana the outlook for the future is most prom
islng. With rare exceptions, the experienced
theatr1cal managers are in sympathy with
o one union, knowing. as they do, that by
maintain a. higher standard of efficiency.
thereby relieving the managers of much
.aHu uOuDC as TO the achievement of
enects. Since Its organization, the union has.
OF course, had varied experience In the
inatter OF wage adjustment, but as a rule
tne olnerences at times existing between the
managers and the union have been adjusted
satisfactorily to all, and but few strikes have
occurred. The need of organization in this
oranch OF labor was sorely felt all over the
country so far as wages were concerned, for
they were exceedingly low. Since organiza-
ton, however, a more systematic arrangement
mas been perfected and scale schedules
a6Onfl6 mr. nNfx tLe+ov
higher wages are being paid today than
ever before, the managers are said to be more
pleased than when working under disorgan-
ized system 1t is claimed by the members
OF the organization that all of the big shows
are handled by union men, and that no man
ager of any prominence thinks of going on
the road with non-union staff. st. Paul has
local union of considerable strength both
in number and energy, with a prospect of
further important accessions being made. 1t
is affiliated with the National Alliance of
Theatrical Stage Employees, and one of It's
members-C. H. Bonn-at meeting recently
held at Detroit. Mich, was honored with
position on the executive board. The ambi-
ton of the local union, to enroll all stage
employees under It's banner, has the hearty
support of organized labor in the city, as it
would result in better wages and more toler-
ant and reasonable conditions of employment.
Harry Franklin on Monday of last week, re-
ceived communication from President Pres
colt, of the International Typographical union,
which caused smiles to chase themselves
back and forth across his manly countenance.
The information contained in the communi-
cation was to the effect that he had been ap-
pointed organizer vice H. W. bennett, re-
signed, for the Tenth district. comprising
Minnesota, the two Dakotas, Manitoba and
West Superior Wis. The sentiment among
the printing fraternity in st. Paul is that the
position could not have been given to a
better man.
The debate on the financial question ar
ranged to take place at the picnic to be given
at White, Bear lake on Monday Sept z
Labor Day, should draw a large crowd Both
Messrs. Owen and Powers are well known
the former as the Peoples party candidate
for governor two years ago and now running
for congress in the Fifth district; the latter as
state labor commissioner and the author of
Farmer Hayseed in Town" or ''The Closing
Days of Coins Financial School, All labor
ing men should endeayor to be present. A
special train will leave for White Bear over
the Duluth road at 1:15 p. M, which will give
those who desire light on the financial prob
lem chance to hear two of the best author
tiles on the money system in the state.
Business men are extended a special inyi-
tation and will no doubt attend in large
numbers.
The ministerial association of Pueblo. Colo,
has taken up the question of providing seats
for shop girls.
A cause for rejoicing among workingmen
is the advancement of the cause of education
among labor unions. 1t is a matter of con-
BTdtuiaLlOn TO the W0rklnRmen that
unions are beginning to advance their mem
bers intellectually. Membership in a labor
union merely for a combination of force
against employers will never advance the
Work1ngman to the standard to which he
should attain. In order to successfully com
pete with employers in fair honest man
ner, the workingman must have an under
standing at least equal to that of the en-
ployer. Education alone can give this under
standing and the educational entertainments
lectures and discussions which are becoming
wal laI~o
foundation for the education of the work.
ingman.-Omaha World-Herald.
Isn't it rather inconsistent in those labor
journals which advising the union labor
men, in one column, to stick TO their trades
unions and keep out Of politics. while in
other they ask them to vote for either Nc
Kinley or Bryan? Have they 0he editors)
been seen?
The executive board of the theatrical stage
employees union were in session at Assembly
halls Wednesday evening. Their action will
be submitted to the union at the next reg
ular meeting.
A largely attended meeting Of the hack and
cab drivers union held Sunday evening
Aug. 16. Considerable discussion was in
dulged in and mild roast administered to
members of other unions who hired cabs and
carriages from others than those belonging
to the cab drivers organization. A commit
tee of three was appointed to wait upon the
members of the united garment workers and
bindery girls unions and ascertain about how
many would turn out in the parade. Otto
DIX was elected to act as marshal on Labor
day, and fine of 81 is to be assessed against
any member owning his own rig who fails
to take part in the procession. The next
is important that every member be present
c. H. Bonn of the theatrical stage en-
ployeS' union has gone to st. Louis Mo-
where the executive board. of which he is a
member is in session. The colonel will
be home again on or about Aug. %.
Sylvester Kelliher, deputy organizer for
the American Railway union, was in St. Paul
Monday evening, and addressed the members
OF the local branch. Mr.. Kelliher gives glow
ing reports OF the growth OF the order, not
only in the South and East, but In the West
as well. He met with signal success through
out Michigan organizing unions in nearly
all the large cities of the state. In accord,
ance with the action taken by the last head
convention, he is working up the insurance
feature for the benefit of the members of the
order. The head board or directors will meet
at Terre Haute. Ind. on the 8th of next
month. Mr.. Debs. Mr.. Kelliher says. will
be in St Paul in about SIX weeks.
A committee from the trades and labor as
sembly, at the meeting of A. r. u. pa Mon
day evening, addressed the members on the
advisability of patronizing business houses
carrying goods bearing the garment workers
label. Their appeal met with a ready re-
Spouse. the members present promising to do
all in their power to advance the interests of
the garment workers. One candidate was put
through the initiatory ceremonies and others
will receive the degree at the next regular
meeting.
The official count In the final election of Of
hcers Of the cigarmakers international union
has been completed, and those chosen for
the ensuing term are as follows: James
Wood, Binghampton, N. Y, second vice presi-
dent; Thomas F. Tracy, Boston, Mass fourth
vice president; Samuel B. Hasson, Baltimore,
Il It'll -1rinn rarac Liant.