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United labor bulletin., 1912-10-10
UNION LABEL.
Why We Favor 1t and Why It Is
Opposed.

In every activity we find distinguish
ing marks that denote certain standards
or ideas. Political parties have their
embems, business houses have trade
marks, organizations have special ban
ners. individuals have their ideas pat
ented and trade unions have their labels
All of these emblems, marks, rights, la
bells and banners are the exclusive prop
erty of the parties interested, because
they stand for certain definite things.
The first union label was used by San
Francisco Cigarmakers in opposing the
product of Chinese cigarmakers. Since
then the idea has spread until there are
now 127 national and international
unions affiliated with the American Fed
Grafton of Labor that place label on
their products.
The union label stands for definite
thing, just as does the trade mark of an
extensively advertised product, which
the business man assures us is of su-
perior quality
The union label signifies that men are
employed in sanitary shops; that they
work but an eight or nine-hour day.
The union label on an article is proof
that it was not made in foul tenements,
sweatshops or prisons.
The union label means that the prod
uct was manufactured under fair con-
degraded labor and children that should
be in school.
But more than all these things, the
union label stands for the grand ideal OF
brotherhood-tha the men who use 1t
are banded together for common
cause; that they battle for the op-
pressed; that they do not practice the
"dog-eat-dog" theory of life; that they
help one another, and raise their voices
;,, in m
forms.
The union label even guarantees more
than that certain products are made
under conditions that uplift mankind. 1t
| is the emblem of fraternity between
those who do the work of the world-it
| is evidence that in the minds OF nearly
| 100000 men and women is being de
veloped that germ of unity that Will
| eventually include all who work fol-
wages.
1t is this thought that impels our op
ponents to oppose the union label. which
stands against cheap men and women
cheap conditions and social wrongs
More clearly than we do our oppo
nents see the time when workers will
awaken to the force that lies dormant
within their grasp-a purchasing powel
which, when once united, will break al
opposition to the trade union movement
| MS tHey lear. anu lHet Oppooc 'hs
thing that typifies this sentiment-the
union label.
| Demand the union label and give the
trade union movement an upward shove
Every purchase, no matter how small
drills you into the idea of sticking by
your fellows in other crafts. The unior
| label is our battle flag on the industrial
| field AS soldier in the struggle fol
better conditions, you should realize
II. =. md ~ q
ing its use a rule of life. it will inspire
others to wage battle in defense of 6
movement that has done more for the
toiling masses of our country than al
other institutions combined. - Labor
News. Hamilton. Ontario.
United labor bulletin., 1912-10-10

II is expert opinion that large per
cent. of tuberculosis and other diseases
are contracted in this way.
Clothing bearing the union label Is
made up in clean. healthful workshops.
under strict sanitary regulations. by EN-.
ployes over 16 years of age Operators
receive a rate of pay that enables them
to live In clean and healthful conditions
and educate their children.
In requiring the union label on your
clothing or other wearing apparel. such
as shoes, hats. etc, you not only protect
yourself and family from the diseases OF
the germ-infected garments OF the sweat
shop and prison, but are helping our
women to maintain a living wage under
fair conditions, and our children to Sc
cure the rudiments of an education.-J
+. Bradfield in Atlanta Journal OF Labor
United labor bulletin., 1912-10-10
The DEMAND Foa LABEL GOODS.

One of the most encouraging signs OF
the times to organized workingmen is to
be found in the increasing demand for
union-made products. This is one of the
sure indications that there is steady
growth of trade unionism aside from the
information of progress that is furnished
to us through the reports of the Amer
lean Federation of Labor.
If there is an increasing demand for
union-made goods, the natural and the
just conclusion is that there is a grow
unionism, and a belief that one of the
best ways for its advancement is to give
support through the union label to or
ganized trade workers and to the en-
pleyers who hire such labor.
The education as to the Importance of
the union label in labor's contests for
it's rights has been slow, due to old hab-
its and practices in making purchases.
but through agitation and the informa-
ton that has been given, old habits have
been broken, and a right conception of
duty to our fellow workers has sprung
up that is carrying forward to success
the union label movement
In order that our readers may know to
what extent the agitation for the union
label in the clothing industry is having
its influence, the following article is
taken from the Daily Trade Record, an
influential journal of the business and
manufacturing interests in the textile
trades:
N"It is said by prominent clothiers that
the union label agitation resultant from
the numerous strikes and labor difficult
ties in Chicago during the last six
months or more has more or less seri-
ously cut into the clothing business in
many of the downtown stores. A man
who had been a regular customer of the
clothing department of one of the large
department stores, and who usually
traded with one of the statesmen with
whom he was acquainted, it was cited as
an instance, came into the store lately,
saying to his friend the salesman: I
would like to trade with you. l like your
clothes and like the way | am treated
here, but if | were to buy here and 1t
was found out that l wore clothes with
out a union label | would be fined $50
by my union. 1t has been announced in
the union that this would be the case if
any of the members committed the Of
fence of wearing non-label garments
This instance, and the buyer inter
viewed, illustrates hundreds of cases.
Not only is the fine held over these men
on account of not having the union label
in their garments, but houses that ad-
vertise in non-union or the so-called
trust papers are also under the ban.
That this has in a perceptive manner
affected trade apparently cannot be de-
MED Clothing Trade Bulletin.
THE F. w. wooLwoRTH 6 CO.
STORES
5, 10 and IS Cents.
16th and Cbap,na Streets
United labor bulletin., 1912-10-10

Meet in Trades Unions hall. 202 Quin-
cy block. Open dates, third Monday.
fourth Tuesday, fourth Wednesday. third
Friday, Saturdays and Sundays. $3.50
per meeting.
United labor bulletin., 1912-10-10
LabelLeague Department
EDW j. HINES, Sec'y-Treas., p o. Box 49,
meets st and 3rd Fridays of the month at 3S Club
OF UNION
LABEL LEAGUE NO.
s1s Club Bldg, Oct. 4, 1912.

Meeting called 10 oruer at o. 10 p ''
with President Harrison in the cnair'
Roll call of officers found all present
The minutes of the. previous meeting
were read and approved.
Credentials were received from Bar
tenders No s, Cigarmakers NO lzS'
Stereotypers No. 13, and Tent anu AVN
ing Workers No. 14275. The ueiesa'es
were examined for labels found to COM
ply with the law and were obligated.
The business committee reported that
preparations were being made 10 hoiq
social at the meeting of Oct. lS. he
freshments would be served and prom
inent speakers invited to address the
meeting. Moved and seconded that the
report be received and concurred IN.
Amended that the social be postponed
until the first meeting in November
Carried.
Moved. seconded and carried that the
secretary invite all presidents and sec
retaries of the local unions to the social
Communication from Cigarmakers
union No. 1923 was read and filed.
The following bills were read and al
lowed:
Eames Bros, so circular letters. IS ESQ
Hall rent for October. ............ o.ou
p. O. box rent for quarter. .. Z-oo
Postage stamps .................. I'oo
Secretary-treasurer's salary for
September lo.oo
Reading clerks salary for Septem-
Der .'''''''''- AVV
Total S27. 90
Delegate Stoughton reported that the
label was not on the Armstrong shoes
handled by the Denver Dry Goods Co.
nf of this de-
partment was called to this fact and he
stated that the order to have the label
on this make of shoes had been sent In
too late for the present shipment, but
that in future the label would appear on
this shoe.
Moved and seconded and carried that
the secretary write the Denver about the
matter.
Moved and seconded that committee
be appointed to ask the Weiner Shoe
Co. to put in line of ladies' shoes with
the label on. Amended that all mer-
chants in this line be asked to carry
ladies' shoes with the label. Carried.
The floor was granted to "A. Oberholtz,
who represented the American League
for Medical Freedom. After short ad-
dress on the aims and objects of this
league, he presented a resolution and
asked the League to endorse it,
Moved and seconded that the League
endorse the resolution. Amended that
the matter lay over until next meeting
in order to secure more information on
the subject. Carried.
Judge Frost was granted the floor and
addressed the League along political
lines
The Tobacco Shippers announced that
their local would give dance at Marble
hall Oct. II.
There being no further business, the
meeting auJourned at 10 p. m.
EDW. ]. HINES,
Sec.-Treas.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-05
TRAVEL IN BELGIUM.

The Belgium State Railways and Mail
Packet Company announces an accelerated
service between London and the beautiful
resorts OF Belgium, beginning May |. Leav-
Ing London at 9 a. m. one arrives at Ostend
at about ESQ p. m. From Ostend expresses
and trains de luxe leave the new station at
the boat landing for all the principal re-
sorts and cities Of Europe. Another service,
leaving London at 2:2o y. m. arrives at Cs-
tend 7:30 p. m, connecting with sleeping car
services to all parts. The night service
leaving London at Q p. m. connects at Os-
tend with through services to all the princi-
pa cities OF Europe. BY this service one
reaches Berlin at p. m. the following day.
A most enjoyable trip IN that leaving Lon
don by the 0 a. m. service, spending some
DAYS at Ostend. from which trips can be
made TO the exhibition at Ghent, returning to
Ostend In the evening; then a few days at
Brussels, ncknamed "Bijou Paris; then
on to Spa, that delightful resort thence to
the principal German cities in through car
riaRes. The rates by this service are sHid
TO be below those OF other lines, and the
splendid turbine boats crossing from Dover
10 Ostend are famous for comfort and lux
ury. and are installed with Marconi wiTe-
less service, .---. --~ -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-05
FROlICSOME POLLY.

Dear Little Men and Women: / am going
TO tell you about a parrot OF my grand
fathers, whose home Is In Alton. H. she
is very old and can talk very well. Her
favorite pastime comes In the morning
when she IL taken out Of her cage ~
breakfast time for n frolic. She goes near
the breakfast table and watches Tor my
grandfather to put down his napkin. That
is the signal for the frolic, and she files at
his feet and picks at them till she gets
tired One day the door between her cage
and the dining room was closed; she I'M
mediately walked UP the front stairs and
down the back ones and strut'ed proudly
into the dining room Sometimes our dog
whose name Is Patsy. walks by her cage.
IA soon as she sees him she let's out a
torrent OF words. Patsy sits down by her
and begins to howl. softly at first, but ris-
ing higher and higher gradually OF course,
IL disturbs some one and the noise is
stopped
one day my grandmother put Polly s
cage outside on the veranda and then went
for walk When she got back there was
no Polly to be seen. She hunted high and
low for her, but all in vain. About the
middle ~ the afternoon one OF our neigh
bors came eKcitedly In. saying a parrot
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-05
NEW ROCHELLE

Miss Georgine Iselin. of New York city
and New Rochelle, has returned to her
country home, San Sous. Davenport Neck,
New Rochelle. for the summer
Countess MendeIdr. OF Vienna. is the
guest Of Mrs Justus Ellsworth Cary, OF
Meadow Lane New Rochelle, for few
weeks.
4 group of society women. headed by
Mrs. Lawrence +. Van Etten and Mrs.
william Rafford Pitt, are distributing seeds
20 the poor children of New Rochelle who
desire to have gardens in their yards. The
work of cleaning up back yards and va
cant lots Is being pushed enthusiastically
by the children OF the city under the dlrec-
ton OF Mrs Van Etten.
Lieutenant Henry c. Perley, OF Company
r. lst Regiment n @. y. Y, has received
a twenty-year service medal
Mrs. T. Nelson Benedict. Of Beechmont,
Will entertain the members OF the Magazine
CIub AZ her home tomorrow afternoon
Mrs. Thomas W. Robinson, OF Rochelle
Park. will entertain a number Of ladies at
a reading session In her home on Mon
day
Mrs. Prentice Shethar will entertain at
bridge at her residence on Bay View ave
nuo. on Tuesday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Case Edwards OF EDGE
wood Park, are In Chicago.
Mrs. Clarence A. Wilson. OF Woodland
avenue. Is spending n few weeks at Old
Point Comfort.
Mrs. E. y. Hannaford Of Montreal, Can
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-05
SAVED FROM THE TITANIC.

Dear Little Men and Little Women: I
was one of the passengers on the Titanic
and thought you would be interested In
hearing something about it's disastrous voy-
age from one of yourselves.
The first thing I knew about II all was
being suddenly awakened by my mother.
She told me that an accident had surely
happened to the boat. That, Of course.
knew was quite impossible How could any
thing serious occur when you sail on the
Titanic, that magnificent floating palace,
that monster hotel, whose dining saloon
alone was quite as big as the whole Car
pathia? But. the steam continuing to es-
cape with an awful nerve-rackng sibi-
lance we asked our steward what was the
matter. Nothing at all serious; go back TO
bed' was the answer we received. So we
promptly obeyed confident in our wonderful
ship. The next thing that reached my
astonished ears was the voice OF our neigh
Dor calling to his son, "Lifeboats! Life
boatsr That, OF course, made us jump
We hastily threw on few things and
started for the deck. But as ! dashed out
Of the stateroom door / heard the call
"Lifebelts" Back / ran, gathered them
up and rushed UP the stairs. Inc lddle3
were then told to go down on to the prom
enade deck. We returned for few mo-
ments to our staterOOm 70 gather up one
or two things. But, beginning to get anx-
ious | persuaded mother to return above.
Seeing every one hurTying We broke into a
rum reached the deck. which was not at all
crowded, and were directed to jump into
ifeboat No. .. We were then lowered
tremendous distance, fearing every minute
that the boat would tip on end, and finally
reached the water. We rowed out a little
way as quickly as possible; then the men
rested on their oars. The scene that fol-
lowed was the most pitifu and terrible
that ! ever saw. This great ship, brightly
Illuminated from bow to stern, at first
slowly then more rapidly sinking, sinking,
until finally the end came. and, with the
roar OF bursting boilers she sank from our
sight forever. For four hours we hoated
on that sea- calm and tranquil Is any lake
Finally. the dawn breaking. icebergs on
every side Of us. We sighted the lights o.
the Carpathia. The thanksgiving that was
in our hearts as we raced toward that
heaven sent ship was too great TO be ex-
pressed Only those who have had the
same experience can imagine the wonderful
feeling Of having stout steel plates between
ones feet and the sea instead OF hteDoat
MARY CONONER LINES aged l6l.
No 1853 Archer avenue, Mount Vernon
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-05
THE WILL o. THE WiSP.

Dear Little Men and Little Women: You
have heard OF will o the wisps? They are
lights caused by phosphorescence you say?
No. you are mistaken. They are maidens,
fair maidens, in white garments, and with
flowing golden hair. Around their heads
is golden band to which. above their
foreheads. is fastened the light which
CLEANS through the woodlands. In the day
time you never see them, for they and
their lights become invisible. They live as
long as the light continues TO burn. When
that dies out they are no more, for they,
like Undlne, have no soul. and so when
they die they are changed into flowers.
A traveller. youth had lost his way in
the forest Night came on. He was tired
and had tasted long. Suddenly he saw a
light. A will o. the wisp maiden had es-
pied him. II Is given these maldens that
they may love, and this maiden loved the
youth when she saw him in the forest. The
youth said to himself he would follow the
light and perhaps 1t would lead him TO
where food and drink and rest could be
procured. He knew not that II was a
maiden
The maiden led the youth through paths
anu siehS' IL was uaih' anu hdu IL Ho'
been for the glowworms and flrefies he
must have stumbled. At last he seemed
to be nearing the light. lie reached beau
tiful dell fountain played In the centre
and q few silvery moonbeams cleaned
down through the tightly woven branches
OF the trees The maiden sat poised at the
edge Of the fountain. The youth likewise
loved
1t is not given these maidens that they
may talk We talk. Their language Is as
the spl0shing OF the fountain. the songs Of
the birds. the whispering OF the leaves. and
the breath of the breeZes. When the
maiden spoke, It was soft. sllvery laughter
with all these commngled. But when did
love need an Interpreter?
The youth seated himself at the edge Of
the fountain. Green crosses grew at the
waters edge. The maiden pulled some and
the youths hunger was appeased Beauti-
ful white lilies hoat@d upon the waters
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-05
How to Win a Prize

! little books, containing stores Of adventure
In Bugville. will be given TO every little
man or little woman whose name appears
five times in the honor list. Watch the
honor list and keep the date when your
name appears. When you have five dates
send them to the Office OF Little Men and
Little Women and the books will be for
warded TO you.
In sending answers to puzzles IL Is not
necessary to send a letter with them. Use
if you can. paper OF the ordinary letter
size, and write your name. address, age
and choice Of prize in the upper right hand
corner Of the first page.
Address letters TO Little Men and Little
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you address them simply TO The Tribune
they will go to some other department and
may not reach the Office OF Little Men
and Little Women In time to be entered in
the contest
Age and neatness are considered in
awarding prizes.
The contest closes on May 2.
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County


I ada, is the guest OF Mrs. Hugh b. Gardner,
of Jarvis Place.
Joseph Claudet, OF Woodland avenue, is
in San Francisco for a month.
Mr. and Mrs John F. Healy, OF Webster
avenue. are in Chicago
Miss Viva Frear, OF Esopus, is the guest
Of Miss Mertie Bedford, OF Woodland ave-
nue..
Mrs. l. A. Lemaire, Of Weston. Canada.
is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Mary T. Forbes,
Of Franklin avenue.
Miss Margaret Lomia. OF Woodland ave-
nue.. and her cousin, Miss Caro-, OF New
York City. are spending several weeks In
Atlantic CITY.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-05

Contest No / CFlsh Puzzle)-Choice OF a
sterling silver Tribune badge. a set or
uattleship postcards. an interesting book, a
gold filed belt pin. box Of water color
paints. a gold filed tie clasp or model
ling outfit for the neatest and best three
answers.
Contest No Things to Think About
You may solve any Of the four puzzles that
you like, and for the neatest and best TWO
answers We offer the choice Of the same
prizes as in Contest No. l.
Contest No Our Letter Box)-A prize
Of 81 is given for every letter printed under
this heading The letter may contain incl
dents in your life. anecdotes Of pets, novel
school experiences, things seen in travel or
made-up stories These stories must be
original and must he written on one side
of the paper Letters entitled to the prize
OF 81 are often crowded out for lack OF
srace In the week in which they are re-
celyed. but II such il the case they always
APPEAR in the page later.
Contest No. Honor List)-A set OF four
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-05
Items Current Along the Pacific Slope

Fort Monroe, for the German feet will
come to Hampton Roads. convoved hither
by the United States battleships OF the sec
ond division. and already many affairs.
both formal and informal. have been
planned In honor OF the naval officers from
across the seas. Every courtesy Will be
rendered TO them by Colonel Frederick
Strong, the commanding officer Of Fort
Monroe while the palatial Hotel Chamber
lin will be the scene Of many a gay dinner
during the visit OF the foreign ships. for
some Of the warshps will anchor near
enough TO the hotel 10 be within hailing dis
lance to those watching them from the
verandas.
Late arrivals at the Hotel Chamberlin
from New York include +. l.. Janeway. Mr..
and Mrs r. G. Lee. p. r. Hurd, Mr.. and
Mrs H. d. Knowlton, Mr.. and Mrs. John
s. Rowe. william Bell Wait jr, Mr. and
Mrs. J. j. Brown and daughter. L. V.
Foote, Mr.. and Mrs. George J. Stanton. Mr..
and Mrs r. NJ. syrett, jr.. Bruce v. Red
dish, DR.. J. d. Emmett, II. 3. Cunningham,
James F. Silver Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert
shipman, c. 8. Cooke, Mrs. NJ. H. Fisher,
Tul,io V. Clara, Mr.. ana Mrs Armitage
Whitman and Mr.. and Mrs. r. d. Law
renee.
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Our Letter Box

bosom The maiden plucked one and filed
II with the waters OF the fountain. She
laughed over 1t and the drink became as
the nectar OF the gods She kissed the cup:
and the youth drank. The silvery voice or
the maiden seemed as a lullaby, and the
youth slept in the grasses by the fountain.
Morning dawned. a laughing sunbeam
woke the youth. He had thought II all a
dream. but in his hand he still held
Of slender fingers, other than his own, and
on one petal was a rosy glow. that the
malden's lips had left there as she kissed 1t.
At the edge Of the fountain grew beau
tIful white rose. II had golden centre
and one drop of dew shone upon II, which,
as tho sunheams glanced on II, CLEANED
lust as the light of the VIII o the Wlsp
maiden had cleaned. ~
SILVA REYER (aeed l5).
No ZIG Randolph avenue, East Ruther-
fA-h n j
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1912-05-05
8 RONxVilLE.

With the appearance OF seasonabie spring
weather a great impetus has been given 10
All forms OF social activity in the Bronx
Valley. An unusual number OF balls, din
ners. luncheons and card parties are being
s,v.n NJ the Hotel Gramatan, Lawrence
PARK. Bronxville.
Among the arrivals Of the week were
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Campbell. Miss II. w.
Burroughs, A. n. Dakin. Reid Blair. Miss
I. NJ Tiffany. Mrs r. s. Dickie, Mrs.
Stephen Kelly. Miss Ella r. MacMillen. Mr..
and Mrs. n. @. Bell, Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph
JJnderhiil, r. w. Wallace. Arthur C. Todd.
Mr. ana Mrs. Frank N. Spencer, Mrs f.
v. NJ. Rossiter and the Rev. DR.. and Mrs.
Henry Lubbock.