The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-08-30

causes thereof number Of persons involved
and the results achieved
The answers will be compiled and tabuIated
ana the Information thus gathered used in
spreading trade unionism among all classes
of workmen.
The committee on organization who will
make this data the basis of it's operations
VIII also endeayor to reorganiZe those unions
which have been forced to suspend active
work by reason of the hard times and lack
or employment. Among the trades mentioned
are the painters, plasterers, wood workers,
electrical workers, walters, laundry employees.
Another feature Of the statistical work and
one that should prove popular will be the
periodical reports, showing the COMPARISONS
OF current vcrk among trade unions in other
cities Doubtless much interesting informa-
ton viii thus be presented and aid the work
ers in building up their unions on a perlna-
nent basis. That data of this nature is de-
sirable at this time is quite evident For
example; The present industrial depression
has again demonstrated that the trades having
loosely constructed form of organization
and low dues suffered most when the period
of enforced idleness came. Oh the other hand
the unions which had high dues and paid hen
efts to needy members have maintained and
even increased their membership. They are
IN a good condition to strive for still more
eHectlve organization and attendant bene-
hc1al results. In addition, many other facts
ana suggestions will be brought out when
this work is fully under way which will
prove both instructive and interesting.
The American FRESHMAN, the official organ
union OF North America, in its August num-
Der, just received gives 125 pages to the pro
ceedings of the eighth annual cnyention of
that organization, held in Chicago last June
The report is a stenographic one and the
Freshmen deserves great credit in accomplish
ing the herculean task imposed upon it.
Every printer. pressman and pressfeeder in
the country should secure a copy of the Au-
gust number, which contains papers exceed
ingly interesting to all members of the craft
The membership of the union on May 81, 1885,
2
an increase of 1902 pressmen and 1,217 press
feeders and helpers over the previous report
Just $2.616 was expended by the defense fund,
and 81 143 distributed death benefits
President Galoskowsky's report covers eight
pages, every one of which is well worth per-
usal, as he makes recommendations which
are in line with the more advanced thinkers
among the trades unionists Of today.
Frank Pampusch, third vice president of
the International Printing Pressmens Union
of North America, has an interesting article
in the American Pressman for August about
the doings of the craft in st. Paul and the
Labor day parade in particular. Frank is
an enthusiast when it comes to parades, and
besides he says. 1--WE haven't had chance
to show our 500 banner as yet
E. A. Oakley of the stereotypers' union.
has been selected to act marshal in the
parade on Labor day. better choice could
not have been made.
The committee on Labor day parade and
picnic was in session Monday evening. Glow
ing reports were received indicative of the
interest being taken in the coming festivities
by the union organizations throughout the
city. Several propositions were received for
the privilege of conducting the lunch coun~
: ter fruit, confectionery stands, etc. Frank
PampuSch "hot" advocate of the ma
tional game and proposed that it be added to
the programme Of sporting events and suit
= able prizes given TO the contestants. The
committee Endorsed the proposition. Frank
will probably manage one of the mines and
OIL fho OIL A ffao
On dancing. consisting of the original speak
ers committee, was appointed to look after
this part of the attraction for the day. Five
hundred window cards advertising the line
of march, departure and arrival of trains
from and to the union depot the discus
sion Of the financial question between L. G.
were ordered printed and distributed through
out the city. 1t was the opinion of those
present that il the weather bureau of St
Paul can be seen there will not be less
than 1900 men and women In the parade.
The boilermakers' union has chosen c. 7.
Allen as its marshal in the Labor day pa
rade. At the Monday evening session T. F.
Thomas, chief marshal Of the parade ad-
dressed the members. of whom about thirty
five were present The boys will turn out
in large numbers and will take in the picnic.
especially to hear L. G. Powers and Sidney
NJ. Owen on the financial question.
The retail clerks initiated one new member
ct their meeting Wednesday evening. The
following were appointed committee to
make arrangements for the Labor day pa
rade: L, D. Stickles. w. ]. Thone George
b. Ashford. A. F. Dwelly, G. N John, W. NJ.
Nef. A. F. Martin and J. o. johnson. who
are given full power to select their marshal
1t Is the intention OF the association to give
entertainment next month, and the fol-
lowing gentlemen will make arrangements
for the same: e. d. LOTUS, l.. d. Stickles
Louis Nash. w. NJ. Neff, James Morrow
George B. Ashford and ]. o. johnson The
boys propose to eclipse all previous efforts
Mr.. L. G. Powers, labor commissioner for
the state OF Minnesota will endeayor to con-
vince those who attend the picnic at White
Bear lake one week from tomorrow that for
their own interests. for the interests of their
s aposterity and the United States especially,
they should vote for single gold standard.