The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-07-26

graphers International Protective and Bene-
fit association of the United States and Can
ada, held an enthusiastic and well-attended
N at Assembly hall on Saturday, July
18. Two applications were received and one
new member was initiated Considera BILE
otner BUSINESS Of interest only to the men,
ners OF the association was transacted. This
organization meets monthly every other meet
ing being held at Minneapolis The adyis-
ABILITY OF holding semi-mor thly sessions is
| nelng discussed, many of the members be-
llevfng they would create a greater interest
than the monthly gatherings.
The Minneapolis Letter Carriers associa
lion neid their tenth annual picnic at Lake
Mlnnetonka Tuesday last. A good time was
had. VS.
The last meeting Of the Retail Liquor Deal
ers' association was attended by Henry Lev
der and Frank Valesh of the local cigar
makers union. Mr. Valesh spoke about the
objects Of the Cigarmakers' International
union. He said "Men of all classes and
callings form organizations for the achieve
ment OF their legitimate and reasonable de-
sires and for the protection of the members.
such is doubtless the aim of this association,
and 1t is also along these lines that the
clgarmakers' union has been working for
many years. Our aims are to maintain tha
skill Oh the craft, to secure good sanitary con-
dltlons IN the factories and living rate of
wages. Only the workingmen who have these
conditions are useful members of any com
mun1ty. They support families, build homes
"A
large proportion of this class of citizens IA a
contented and prosperous one While the
cigarmakers' union is a trade union in every
sense, yet 1t works in full harmony with tho
employer. This is clearly demonstrated bv
the fact that until recently there have been
no strikes or disturbances in this CITY with
IN the past ten years The employers, as
rule recognize the necessity of maintaining
fair rate OF wages for the benefit of ali
concerned. In order to protect the members
or the craft, and also the honest dealer in
Oicror Oh
label on cigars, which Is q guarantee of their
being well made and at fair wages and that
they are In all respects honest goods. Thew
do not urge the sale Of any particular brand
Of goods, simply asking that dealers purchase
union cigars made in st. Paul with the blue
label attached Dealers will thus be actively
helping the cigarmakcrs to attain their lepiti-
mate aims besides being sure of getting
good value for their money The LIQUOR deal
ers Of st. Paul have thus far realized the
logic Of the cigarmakers' position, and the
justice OF their course, and there is no doubt
that they will pursue the same policy in
the future" Mr.. Valesh also showed how
the associations In Indiana, New York, Massa-
cnusetts and elsewhere gave pledges OF their
friendship for the cigarmakers blue label and
that many material benefits resulted there
from to ali parties
The president of the association, Mr. john
son assured the committee of the friendli-
ness OF the association for the blue label of
the cigarmakers. A vote of thanks was ten
dered for the address and the committee re-
tired feeling well pleased with the reception
accorded them.
The meeting Of the clerks association
Wednesday night developed the fact that
tickets were selling rapidly for the moonlight
excursion, which takes place on Tuesday
evening next. The evenings entertainment
will consist Of a series Of dancing contests
for which some very beautiful prizes have
been donated. dry goods firm donated
handsome silk umbrella for the ladies' first
prize for Waiting; Mr. Bow1by Of the Bos-
ton, magnificent ladies' sweater, and
George Lennon, Of the Plymouth, splendid
shirt waist. The gents prizes consist of a
gold headed cane, three pairs Of bicycle hose,
five dozen handkerchiefs, two pairs Of pants,
one dozen half hose, five pounds OF tobacco,
promised for the ladies, all of which will be
upon exhibition in the window OF the
Plymouth clothing house until the day Of the
excursion. musical entertainment will also
be prepared and carried out between the
dances. and refreshments will be served.
STEMS band will furnish the music.
The American Federation of Labor has
650, 600 votes, the Knights of Labor 200, 900 and
other trade organizations affiliated with the
federation represent 100000 more. making the
total union labor vote Of the United States
1850, 900.
The emalgamation Of metal pollshere, buff
fers, platers and brass workers Of North
America took place last week. T. NJ. DAILY,
Of New York, was elected president. The
amalgamation was consummated because OF a
threatened reduction In wages next year.
The national convention Of the Brotherhood