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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14

The bill pending before the house Of
representatives to amend AN act re
lating to the limitations OF the hours
of daily service Of laborers land me-
chanics employed upon the public
works of the United States and the
District of CDlumbia," being the eight
hour law as. PROPOSED to be amended
by the American Federation of Labor,
was up for consideration by the house
committee on labor at a hearing re-
Gently. President Gompers, Vice Pres
ident James Duncan and Andrew Furu-
seth appeared before the committee
and made extensive arguments and
pleas for its approval After a hearing
Of nearly three hours. the committee
unanimously decided to report the
bill fayor4bly.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14

Messrs. Appleton have become the. pub
fishers Of Hamlin Garland's books. which
they will publish in a uniform edition.
new volume by Mr.. Garland is announced
by them, entitled ''Waysde Courtships
collection of stories telling Of the influence
OF woman on the career OF man. This firm
also announces John A. Logan's I'm Joyful
Russia" in which the author describes the
ceremonies Of the coronation of the car,
and also pictures Russian social life in town
and country. Mr.. Logan had unusual facil-
tiles for seeing people and things, and has
made an unconventional book which will be
protusely illustrated in black and white and
in Colors
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14
Notes.

A book whose fulfillment is sure to be
Letters" by Donald G. Mitchell, which will
be published by Messrs. Scribner during
the present month. Mr.. Mitchell reviews the
literature of the country from Capt. John
Smith to William Cullen Bryant We may
expect something particularly interesting in
the chapters which Mr.. Mitchell devotes to
his contemporaries The book will be pro-
fusely illustrated with portraits, among them
being one of Washington Irving by Charles
Loring Elliot, heretofore unpublished.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14

The hack and cab drivers union is de-
termined to protect the public from impos!-
ton by INSCRIPTIONS men, and at its last
meeting appointed a special committee 10
investigate all supposed overcharges or other
breaches Of recognized business methods,
and drastic measures will be taken against
offenders. The term Of the treasurer was
extended from six months to one year, in or
der to avoid the inconvenience entailed by
The Douglas rate bill was accorded the unions
Endorsement. One new member was initiated.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14

The Harpers publish this week a trans
lation by Mrs. Waugh Of Jokai's novel of Rus
sian nihilism, "The Green Book" and Book
and Heart essays by Thomas Wentworth
HigglnsOn.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14

Frank O'ROurke, 7. NJ. Daggy and J.
II. McNally were placed in nomination
Saturday evening by the pressmen's
union as candidates for delegate to the
convention of the International Print
ing Pressmen's union in Detroit, next
June. Only one will be commissioned
and an interesting contest is looked for
Nominations for officers were also
made as follows: President, Frank
O'Rourke; vice president, J. H. Nc
Nally; recording secretary, P. J. Ma
lOney; secretary and treasurer, r. M.
Refer; ergeant-at-arms, L. NJ. Ayers
delegates to trades and labor assembly,
0. c. Driscoll, Frank O'Rourke John
Gcndek, J. H. McNally, Thomas You'd;
delegates to allied printing trades cOun-
Gil. Thomas German, Walter Mitchell,
Lott Ayers and John GOndek. While
the balloting need not be confined to
the nominees, the lists are practically
closed and those against whom no OPP
position appears at the present time,
viii in all probability be the success
full candidates. On request of the
plessfeeders' and job pressmen's union,
the executive board was instructed to
confer with similar representatives OF
the first named organization to con-
slider conditions in open and nOn-union
offices.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14

Messrs. Houghton. Miffiin G Co have con-
pieted the printing of the tenth and final
volume of the late Prof. Chids English
and Scottish Popular Ballads" Prof: Kilt.
redge. his pupil and assistant, who saw the
book through the press, has written for It a
short biography of the author.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14

Messrs. Scribner have in press a volume
OF short stories by Harold Frederic called
In the Sixties"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14

treatments Of the various national
styles to be found-zWe know that Mr..
Mathews himself can be more satisfy
ing when he allows himself an entire
volume to a single subject-but for the
comprehensive grasp necessary to bring
the whole history into a single book
the style of treatment could hardly be
improved. In most supposed text
books of architecture some particular
style is exalted by the author to the
OVerShadOWing of every other, and a
general history is made the excuse for
the setting up of personal idols. Mr..
Mathews has kept the proportion
throughout and, although. he has not
feared to show enthusiasm, it is of
catholic sort which realizes that the
whole is greater than any Of it's parts.
Chapters Of particular interest are
those on India, Indo-China, Java,
China, Japan, Mexico, Central Ameri-
ca and Peru, subjects but rarely in
Guided in an outline history of the
worlds builders, though in reality Of
Importance to the student of compare
tive styles and those interested in
developments out of the usual course.
It may be that for the practical archi-
tcCt the European styles are all that
are absolutely necessary in his work,
but for general culture-and Mr..
Mathews has written for this end-a
much broader view is necessary. THE
Story of Architecture: An. Outline of
the Styles in all Countries" is an in
tcresting book to read, and valuable
work for reference. Its illustrations
are many and well selected.
C'The Story of Architecture" by C. T.
Math VS. d. Appleton & Co. 50. For sale
by the St. Paul Book and Stationery COM
pany)
To write the history of the West be-
fore it's characteristic phases, its dis
tirctive types have become memories
perhaps as Mr.. Shinn himself suggests,
myths-while it is still alive and the
men who helped to develop it are yet
a part of it, is worthy Of the care de-
voted to it by the thoughtful minds
that have projected THE Story of the
Mine"
Mr.. GrinnelTs STORY of the Indian"
published some time ago, met with
great success and is deservedly pOpu-
lar; the next in the series is THE Story
of the Mine. 'by Charles Howard Shinn.
In this book "a comprehensive history
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14

The theatrical stage employees union has
no connection with the stage hands " ball
which has been so widely billed. and friends
of the organization are warned not to be
deceived. The following. under date OF
March g. was received by the union from
the Mozart hall manager:
l have this day cancelled the engagement
Of Mozart hall for the so-called stage
hands " ball. At the time the hall was
rented I supposed it was for Theatrical Stage
Employees Union No 90 p. J. G:esen.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14

Typographical Union No 80 last Sunday
passed resolutions denouncing the measure
passed by the house known as the Johns
antitrust bill, ordered copies Of same sent
to the Ramsey delegation in the senate, and
appointed a committee Of three to interview
the senators from this county upon the nee
essity of defeating the measure or to have
substituted one which eXempts labor organ
izations from its provisions. The Douglas
distance tariff bill also met with the hearty
commentator of the union. resolution to
that effect passing without opposition, and
copy ordered sent to Mr.. Douglas
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14

Inc executive council of the state
federation of labor met last NIanIay
and adopted RESOLUTIONS urging the
senate to pass The antitrust bill with
amendment eXempting labor organiza-
tons from its prOviSiOn and to defeat
it If the amendment mentioned is
stricken out. The preamble declares,
IN part, that the federation council
Believes that the measure, without such
amendment if placed on the statute
book. will repeal section 139 Of the
penal code. which gives the rigfd to
Norkingmen to combine for theSpur-
pose of increasing their wages and bet
terfng their conditions. Attention was
ca He'd TO the fact that certain- papers
!, nlsthestate$ had published a statement
10 the effect that Lobbyist McAIIIey
had been discredited by the labor or
CARNATIONS, and a resolution denying
that such was the case was adeptcu
and will be sent to the, papers in ques-
ton The executive council represent
ing the federation, is in full accord
with Mr.. McAuley's course in legisla-
tive matters, and there was no Occa-
sion for the misrepresentation.
A communication was received from
firm of binder Irvine manufacturers
relating the alleged injustice done them
by the prison Irvine plant, and request
ing the councils aid in securing SUcn
legislation as will afford them the de-
sired relief The council agreed to
cooperate with any interested body to
secure the passage of a law requiring
the labelling Of prison made goods as
such. The council will meet again to-
morrow evening, when Lobbyist Nc
Aulay will give a complete resume of
the status Of proposed labor Legislation.
Two interesting bills We're introduced
in the legisla tuTe last week. One is
by Senator OZmun and proposes to ere
ate a pension fund for retired teach
ers The fund is to be maintained by
deduetfng 1 per. cent per annum of the
teachersf salaries and also from dona-
tions. legacies or requests.
The president of the board, the su-
perintendent and three teachers elected
annually from the pension board.
Twenty years service in the profess
sion and fifteen in the municipality
entitle teachers to the pension. The
amount Of the annuity is put at $500
year
The other is fathered by Mr.. Don
nelly and is designed to protect per
sons out Of work from arrests as va
grants provided they have certificates
of good character from a former en-
ploye or parent, COuntersigned by JUS
tice Of the peace or notary. The bill
also provides that any laborer without
money seeking for work shall be emit
tied to one free. meal and free lodging
at the lookup and also to one days
employment for such municipality for
which he shall be paid IS cents, meals
to be furaishe for 10 cents. The bill
also provides for a register of laborers
and men wanted" and it holds the
municipality responsible for false ar
rest.
The BARRIERS license bill passed. the
house Wednesday by vote of so to 40.
The bill pending before the house OF
representatives to amend IAN act re
lating to the limitations OF the hours
of daily service Of Iaborers and me-
chanics employed upon the public
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14

fort will be made by the organization
to introduce an advance scale of wages.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14

Another book announced for publication bv
the Macmillan company is entitled Book
Sales Of the Year of 1896" The author is
Temple Scott, and the volume contains de-
tailed description of al! the most important
books sold at auction with the names Of thu
purchasers and the prices realized with com
plete indexes of names and subjects. a gen
eral introduction and notes
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14

The serial story appearing in Harper's Ba-
Ear is "Lochinvar." by S. R. Crockett. 1t
grows more thrilling with each week. and
Hays and The Gray Man." The tenth paper
on Infancy and Childhood is in the issue
of March 6.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14

Arnold Tuber has succeeded P. LoskieI as
one CT Typographical Union No. 30's repre-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14

The executive board Of the allied printing
trades council Will hold a special meeting
next Thursday evening.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14

The ST. Paul musicians union held its reg
ular meeting last Sunday. Six new mem
beers were admitted. and eight new applica-
lions were received.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14

The BARRIERS union Monday evening deter
mined to affiliate permanently with the label
league, and Joseph Fleck will continue to
represent it in that body. Several members
reported sick viii be cared for by committees
appointed for that purpose.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14

Installation of officers was the only business
Of other than a routine nature before the
plumbers union Tuesday evening.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14

The hall trustees of the trade and labor
assembly met last Sunday afternoon and or
ganized by the election of c. II. Bonn as
chairman and John F. Krieger as secretary
treasurer. Several matters appertaining to
the successful conduct Of the labor head
quarters were disposed of. Regular meetings
each month at , D. m. The following com
prise the board: Harry Franklin, j. f.
Kr.eger, G. c. Collins, C. II. Bonn and R.
Mcclellan.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14

cialists at Assembly hall next Sunday after
noon. to be followed by a ball In the even
ing.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14

The Journeymen Tailors' International
union issued five new charters during the
month of February.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14

The following officers were elected by the
switchmen's union at its recent fouT-day ses-
sion in Kansas City: J. VI. NaughtOn. grand
master; William Horn, vice grand master;
NJ R. Conlin, grand secretary and treasurer
J. E. Upton, NJ. R. WEIGH. H. r. Sterling
board of directors. The next convention will
be held in Cincinnati. o., in October, 1898
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14

Its newly elected officers were installed by
the boilermakers union at its regular meet
ing Monday evening.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14

+ President Rinke, Of the pressfeeder's and
job pressmens union rendered a number Of
his friends dinner Thursday evening. Presi-
dent-elect Pampusch was the guest OF the
occasion.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14

Secretary McEwen. Of the state federation
of labor, announces that the directory of
affiliated unions which is being got out in
Duluth will be ready for distribution by the
18th OF April
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14

VILE miners union charged with murder have
all been nOled by the district attorney who
stated that a jury could not be secured in
the community who would try the cases i'm
partially. These cases arose out Of the Lead
vile strike and the recent invest CATION by
a committee Of the Colorado senate is prob
ably responsible for the outcome related.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14

An interesting discussion on early closing
was had by the retail clerks union at its
regular meeting Wednesday. A report was
received from the agitation committee.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14

The executive committee Of the trades and
labor assembly held important meeting
Wednesday evening. The matter under dis
cussion was the. amendment to the consfitu-
ton Of the assembly, providing for an in
crease in the number of delegates from the
different local unions. The committee de
cded to recommend that the proposed amend
mont be given a trial for a period Of three
months and If proven practicable at the
expiration Of that time, the assembly may, at
its discretion. adopt it a permanenCy.y
This was the new boards first meeting and
organization effected by the election OF
Harry Franklin as chairman and Robert
Jardin, secretary. g
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14

A committee was appointed by the German
printers union last Sunday which will be
charged with the conduct Of negotiations fer
a renewal of expired contracts with employ
ers. The finance committee reported @ con-
siderable Improvement in the treasury, largely
owing to the success Of the unions recent
dancing party. The recently elected officers
were installed.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14

The Brooklyn Eagle says Of the Chan Book:
II any one had said three years ago that the
magazine would grow to its present size and
popularity he would have been called madlv
optimistic. or possibly insanely decadent. ac-,
cordfng TO the point of view of the speaker
This history of the origin and growth of
magazine conceived an advertisement is
OF peculiar interest just now when it is en-
larging itself. 1t must be said that one
hnds the same spirit in the bigger maya
zine that characterized the smaller one"
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1897-03-14

There was a large attendance at Thursdays
meeting of the cigarmakers' union, notwith-
standing the severe weather, and a session
was held. A resolution was adopted protest
ing against the antitrust bill in the form
it passed the house. and urging the senate
to defeat it. The unions delegates to the
trades assembly were instructed to support
the increased representation proposition pend
ing before that body. resolution was also
adopted directing the international president
to enter a protest against an INCREASE OF
duties on imported filters and Havana wrap,
pers. The use Of the union label was grant
cd to a new manufacturer.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-20

chairman of the delegation to Sacramento,
and l.. W. Hollingsworth of the Mission
street line.
There was music by the gripmen
and conductors band; selections on the
banjo by William Kellard of the Valencia
street line; songs by Hines of the Mis-
sion street line, and a song by Ralph
Marsh of the Powell-street line.
When the resolutions were presented
each sentence was greeted with applause.
The following resolutions were also
adopted before the assem- lage adjourned
amid great cheering:
To the Honorable, the Members Of the California
state SeRdte-GENTLEMEN We, the under
signed street railroad employees acting Tor
ana representing 5000 Street-railroad men
within the City and County of san Francisco,
respectfully submit the following resolutions
adopted al mass-meeting OF street-ralIroad
employees held at Mission ParlOr Hal on the
evening OF Friday February 10, 1897:
WHEREAS, The measure recently under con-
slderatton by your honorable body, known as
the Braunhart bill, whereby it was proposed
To educe the rates of fares OH streetrallroads;
and whereas, the proposed reduction would
necessarily entail a reduction III our wages,
as well as drive out OF existence some OF The
competing lines; and whereas there was no
demand on the part 81 the general public for
such reduction OF fares; therefore, be II unanl-
mously
ReSoiged, That we, the street railway en-
ployeS of the City and County of san Fran
cisco, do tender our sincere ana hearty thanks
to those mem bers OF the Legislature who so
nobIy defended our rights. Aud be II turtle
ReSOlued, That we shall not be unmlndful OF
the attitude of those distinguished Senators
when the time comes 10 seek our suffrage
irrespective OF party politics And be it further
ReSoi,ed. That W. denouuce Senator Braun
hart and his proposed legisl alton as inim zeal
10 the interests OF the entire community. Be 1t
further
Resolued, That an engrossed copy of these
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-20

1t is interesting in connection with the
subject of Italian immigration to note the
taci that Herman Stump, Commissioner
General OF Immigration, has lately re-
ported to Secretary Carlisle that the
Italians and Europeans IN general are
complying quite strictly with American
laws. lie says:
From general observations in Europe
am satisfied that the knowledge that our
laws have been enforced will prevent in
future the migration of the prohibited
classes"
Letters from Baron Fava and the Mar
gus Oh Rud1ni show that the Italians are
anxious to comply with our laws The
royal Ministry CT Italy. however. has
claimed for long time that there is too
much vagueness and Indebtedness in
that portion OF the American law which
provides for the Tesnipment to the port
whence they sailed OF persons who have
been convicted OF capital crimes or of any
other infamous crimes. or OF offenses i'm
plying moral turpitude, and desires to OBJ
tam from the Treasury Depar iment data
and information showing with accuracy
what sentences pronounced in Italy upon
subjects OF the kingdom are of nature to
create an obstacle TO their landing in the
United States, and consequently TO Justify
a refusal OF passport IN Italy to such
persons"
Commenting on the foregoing CORE
spondence, Secretary Carlisle recently
said, in commun cation to the Commits
sioner of Immigration:
From the assurances contained in this
letter / am satisfied that this friendly
Government does not intend 10 permit It's
subjects TO violate our laws, and desires at
the same time, by the refusal of passports
to such as are liable 10 be rejected anu de-
ported, 20 prevent them from embarking
upon fruitless voyage. / deem this mat
ter OF sufficient Importance TO direct you
10 proceed to Italy and furnish In person
this information"
There is just now, therefore, more inter-
est IN foreign immigration than there has
been for many years. The telegram OF
Mr.. FugaZi shows that the Italians do not
want To be shut off from coming 10 this
country, save for grave causes.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1897-02-20
SOMERS HELD UP NOLAN
The Latter's Wife and Albert
Wieland, in the Party,
IEtimida ed
1t Is Another 0 d Score in Come ton
With the Treadwell Estate
Squabble.

Calvin +. Somers has been arrested by
Detective Charles J. Cody on a charge Of
exhibiting deadly weapon.
The prisoner produced 5000 bail money
and was Immediately released from Gus
tody yesterday afternoon.
Tue arrest is only another feature of the
protracted criminal and civil controversy
waged between Somers and the TreadwelIs.
Somers is brother of the late Mrs Ma
bel Treadwe!l, who left an estate valued
at many millions of dollars, and he has
been in legal controversy with the heirs
for some years.
The children of Mrs. Treadwell are the
wards of ex-Sheriff Bollinger of Santa
Clara County, in whose home they have
resided for long while.
Somers brought suit some DAYS ago
against the estate for an accounting in a
matter amounting to $4,000 and it was
necessary to serve papers on Mrs. J. +.
Nolan formerly Maude TreadweIn to an
City 70 give her depos ition.
lie therefore went to San Jose and hear
ing that Mrs. Nolan and her husband
we're out driving followed them until a
meeting was had on the roadway
Mr.. Nolan was driving and his wife sat
III Tic rear seat vi the Ven1cle with a bert
Wieland, the son of the late John Vie
land, brewer.
Somers, so says Detective Cody, at
tempted TO serve the papers by driving his
horse across the road so as to prevent the
party from escaping.
when this occurred" explained Cody,
Albert Wieland stepped out and took
Somers' horse by the bride. Somers
then leveled a pistol at the entire party
and insisted upon their remaining quiet
until he could serve the papers.
ut is on account of this that joseph
Nolan, the husband of the lady, has
sworn out warrant for Somers' arrest.
"Somers has deposited bail and will re-
turn to Gliroy for trial before Justice
HOWARD WILEY. who issued The warrant !,