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


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.
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 hack and cab drivers union is de-
termined to protect the public from impos!-
ton by INSCRIPTIONS men, and at its last
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
frequent changes in this important office.
The Douglas rate bill was accorded the union
Endorsement. One new member was initiated.
The theatrical stage employees union has
no connection with the stage hands - ball
of the organization are warned not to be
deceived. The following, under date OF
March 6. was received by the union from
the Mozart hall manager:
| have this day cancelled the engagement
Of Mozart hall for the so-caIIed stage
hands " ball. At the time the hall was
rented I supposed it was for Theatrical Stage
Employees Union No 2o P. J. G:esen.
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 or
duties on imported filters and Havana wrap,
pers The use Of the union label grant
cd to new manufacturer.
A joint meeting Of the st. Paul and Mime
apClis cooperS' unions will be held next
month to determine the rate of wages for the
coming season. This acton agreed 10 by
the local union at a largely attended meet
ing held last Tuesday.
The executive committee Of the trades and
labor assembly held important meeting
Wednesday evening. The matter under dis
cussiOn was the amendment to the consHtu-
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 period Of three
months, and. If proven practicable at the
expiration Of that time, the assembly may, at
its discretion. adopt it as a permanenCy.
This was the new boards first meeting and
organization effected by the election OF
Harry Franklin chairman and Robert
Jardin, secretary.
President Rinke, Of the pressfeeder's and
job pressmen's union. rendered a number Of
his friends dinner Thursday evening. Presi-
dent-elect Pampusch was the guest OF the
occasion.
The trades and labor assembly Friday
evening adopted a set Of resolutions anent
the antitrust legislation. protesting against
the Johns bill as passed by the house and
calling upon the senate TO defeat it, unless
the amendment exempting labor organizations
from its provisions is replaced. The bill Civ
ing the ST. Paul city council power to levy
a fourmill assessment instead Of 3D. as
now, for school purposes, was Endorsed.
The following is a declaration of the Coop
ers International union:
Resolved That we hold 1t as a sacred plin-
cple that trade union men, above all others,
should set a good example good and faith
full workmen, performing their duties to
their employers with honor to themselves and
their organization.
An interesting discussion on early closing
was had by the retail clerks union at its
regular meeting Wednesday. A report was
frrad frC- ho oofta ti
The cases against the officers CT the Lead
willie miners union charged with murder have
all been nOIed 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 Investigation by
a committee Of the Colorado senate is prob
ably responsible for the outcome related.
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 a con
siderable Improvement in the treasury, largely
owing TO the success Of the unions recent
dancing party The recently elected officers
were installed.
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
Will be held hereafter on the first Sunday of
each month at D. m. The following COM
prise the board: Harry Franklin, ]. f.
Kr.eger. G. c. Collins, C. II. Bonn and R.
Mcclellan.
The following officers were elected by the
switchmens union at it's recent four-day SEES
sion in Kansas City: J. NJ Naughton. grand
master; William Horn, vice grand master;
NJ. r. COnlin, grand secretary and treasurer
J. z. Upton, NJ. r. WEIGH II. r. Sterling
board of directors. The next convention will
be held in Cincinnati. o., in October, 1898
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 BARRIERS union Monday evening deter
mined to affiliate permanently with the label
league, and Joseph Fleck will continue to
represent 1t In that body. Several members
reported sick Will be cared for by committees
appointed for that purpose.
Its newly elected officers were Installed by
the boilermakerS' union at its regular meet
ing Monday evening.
The Journeynen Tailors' International
union issued five new charters during the
month of February.
Installation Of officers was the only business
OF other than a routine nature before the
plumbers union Tuesday evening.
commune fest will be held by the so
cialists at Assembly hall next Sunday after
noon. TO be followed by ball In the even
ing.