The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-07-04
In LdbOr'S
Field.

The local plumbers union held a special
meeting at Assembly hall yesterday af-
ternoon, when the international executive
board reported that after thorough In
VeSugation Of the present situation, there
was no occasion for the present strike,
and that the men were not justified in
their demands, which the board consid-
cred a radical increase Of day wages for
the men.
International Secretary w. D. Spencer
reported that three firms, viz, the Droyer
Heating and Plumbing company, G. j.
Conroy, and J. ]. Bailey, had adopted
the scale, and all differences with these
firms were amicably adjusted, with the
exception Of the wage scale. The agree
ment of these three firms to the new
scale effects thirty men, all of whom
will return to work Thursday morning
next under the amended agreement.
The backbone of the present strike is
by this means virtually broken, credit
for which is due to the excellent man.
agement of International Secretary w.
D. Spencer, of Chicago, who has been
in the city during the past two weeks.
At yesterdays meeting A. f. Ludwig
was Endorsed for the position Of immigra-
ton inspector at the Canadian line, for
the ensuing year.
Secretary. Spencer was so well pleased
with the fruits of his labor, and the
the present trouble, that he left for his
home in Chicago last night, where We
will spend the Fourth with his family.
He desires through the press to thank
those of the st. Paul public whom he met
for the courteous treatment he received.
Carpenters Union.
The Carpenters union held a meeting
last night in Assembly haH, when six
members were initiated, viz, John Olson,
N. Edwards, J.. Dawson, n. Gistol and
n. Marshall. The new board of officers
elected at last meeting were duly INSTALL
ed by Business Agent ]. B. Morrison.
The monthly per capita tax of TIE in
ternatiOnal union, amounting to SAG, was
ordered to be paid. Jacob Miller, F.
Schibley and E. w A Zinka, who are
eflts of from two TO seven weeks each.
Fifty dollars was donated to the striking
plumbers.
Business agent w. ]. Morrison reported
ten new applications for membership.
The election of warden resulted in the
return Of Stephen McPadden, who was
Treasurer A. L. LindStrom showed the
balance OF cash in hand as being 81, 2O8.90.
ROOkbinders.
The Bookbinders' union held meeting
last night, when six applications for
membership were received, five of whom
were initiated and one referred.
Secretary-treasure ]. B. Espey, of the
International union, reported the state
of affairs in all the unions as being sat
1Sfactory, as many new unions were
started during the year and the member
ship increased.
~ j. NllutISOIl, QSlSSdlS W lII6 Inter
national convention at Cleveland, O., re-
ported that the convention was a great
success and of great benefit to the unions
represented.
Delegate A. ]. Krengee reported upon
the convention of the State Federation of
Labor, which was received and filed. In
ternational per capita tax for the quar-
ter ending June 80 was ordered to be
paid The sum of SO was donated to the
striking plumbers. Receipts, SIS; disburse-
ments, SIS.
ROXmakers and Sawyers.
The Boxmakers and Sawyers held