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Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-22

Like the rumor of Mark Twain's death, some
Of these European demises must be considered
is greatly exaggerated.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-22
WHEN PARIS ATE CATS

The abandonment of the attack upon Paris
may not have destroyed interest in figures con-
corning the high cost of living in that city
forty-four years ago. E. E. Washburne, United
States Minister to France IN 1870, quoted the
following meat prices on November % of that
year, the sixty-sixth day of the SIEGE For
cats-A common cat 8 francs; thomas cat,
10 francs For rats-A common rat 2 francs;
long-tailed rat 2A francs. For dogs-A cur of
low degree francs pound; for fat dog, ~
francs, and for - fat dog, 3 francs per
pound"
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-22
TUESDAY. SEPTEMBER %. 1914.

Man proposes, but God disposes Thoa.as 4.
Kempis.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-22

CAPTAIN L. B. REEVES: It will
be interesting to learn R. NJ. Fits
ideas on south sea life, should he
happen to return to Honolulu in the
British steamer Kestrel after six
months spent at Tanning Island.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-22

JOHANNES F. ECKARDT: It
was perhaps fortunate for me that
am a naturalized citizen of the United
States, or | might now be fighting In
the German army. s.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-22

JUDGE A. s. HUMPHREYS: Ru.
mors that there is q breach of friend
ship between Jeff McCarn and myself
are absolutely untrue. We are as con-
genial as ever.
Honolulu star-bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1912-2010, 1914-09-22

CAPTAIN GREGORY: People on
Kauai have become so accustomed to
watching for the appearance OF the
steamer Kinau that they have no time
to waste in looking for phantom bat
tleships or cruisers.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05

under the banner of the American Federation of Labor, and as the years have past, it has been very successful in securing for. the machinists, tool makers and specialists, many improv- ed conditions, such as shorter hours, wage increases, and improved shop conditions, and at the present time, the organization has hundreds of signed agreements with employ CTS throughout the country and ments. all of which cover the employment of it's members, thus se- curing for the employer, a fair days work, and for the employee, a fair compensation for his work, and un- der decent conditions.
 When the organization was first formed, only the all around uachinist was eligible to become a member, but as time went the scope of the organization broadened out, un- til today, all metal workers are eli gible, and under the very efficient sys7 their ability, but all are governed by the same laws and the same constitu- ton.
 The plan of organization used at. the present time, is that of organiza- ton of industries, and by this method, the printing machinery plants of this country have nearly all granted the eight hour day, and inSthe horse nail industry,s this also applies, and many more might be mentioned, and we be-. IieNe this is the fairest plan of all, of not only getting one employer to grant the sh orter work day, but to also ask his competitor for the same condition, thus keeping all on the same basis, this idea is worked out wherever it is possible to do so.
 The International Association of Machinists being an organization of skilled workers it. is natural to sup pose that their affairs would be con ducted along the most progressive lines and this idea prevails from the International, office at Washington, D. G., to the smallest local Bridge port local No.z 30, has nicely appoint ed headquarters at 27 Cannon street, which consist of lodge room, club room, reading par1ors and office, which is maintained by a local mem bers4lip of eight hundred.
 The International President, is MT. Vim H. Johnston, of Washington. D. c. The officers of Bridgeport local are H. Webster, president; J. J. Egan, financial secretary; P. j. Poiitf. re- cording secretary and w Larkin, bus-s| mess repr resentative for the State of Connecticut.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05
RRIDGEPORT RETAIL
 CLERKS, NO. 451.

Bridgeport Retail Clerks Union, Local 451, International. organized Nov. 8, 1900. The charter emembers were the following: E. Lonergan, F. C. Johnson, Jos Rowland, H. Colds borough, G. Con1on, R. Lyons, W. Hurley, w. Nolan, J. Duhamel, J. Sheahans c. Keeler, R. Dunn, F. Mills, A. Sullivan, Joe Finn, D. Buchanan, and J. Alvord.S The purpose of this IocaI is to shorten the hours of clerks and to educate the public to purchase goods by daylight. This local has se- cured through the c. L. U. and mer- chants the enjoyment of only working one night a week of which this or ganization is very grateful. We have a. sick benefit which pay it's members S5 a. week for 12 weeks in a, year. Also a death benefit fund from $50 to $200, one to five. years membership Our agreement with merchants call for the following hours: 8 a. m. to p. m. daily, Saturday till 10 p. m. We de- mand equal pay for women employed and favor minimum wage for woman against child labor. The officers are as follows: President, John IT. Con nors; vice-president, A, Sasserly; rec ording secretary, Geo. Madden; f1nan- cial secretary R. K. Marshall; treas urer, John McDonough; guide, F. Brafthwaite;- guardian. Jos. Rowland; trustees, John Worthey, H. Newton, $. Rock, J. Duhamel. w. Daley; business agent Robt. K. Marshall, 73 Court1and street. The local is affiliated with the, American Federation of Labor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05
GOOD RECORD FOR
 UNION OF HOOTERS

Local No. 6 of the international Slate and Tile ,Roofers was organized Just fifteen years ago. The first oH1cers, of the union were Peter Short, presi-7 dent; Jasper McL1evy, recording sec retary and William McLevy, financial secretary and treasurer. During the period of it's existence. much has been done to improve the conditions Of those working at the business. At the time the union was organized the men were working a ten hour day with no standard wage. Today, due, to the organization, the eight hour day has been established and a, minimum wage of $4 a day is paid to mechanics. Con- siderable progress has also been made in improving the working. conditions of the men on the jobs. The present officers of No. are as follows: Presl- dent, George Nuhn; vice president, Pe- ter Short; recording secretary, Jasper McLevy; financial secretary and treas urer, James Nugent; sergeant at arms, William Smith.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05
X flo t9 N 4 lHsSs 1Rf sssG
Machinists Union Label.

ganization was formed that was called the Machinists and B1acksnaitls Un- ion, which name later, gave way to the National Association of Machin-5 ists, and the bIacksmiths, soon after wards had an organization of their own. After few more years. the name was again changed to the In ternationa1 Association of, Machinists, and.s from these five men in Atlanta, in 1891, the organization has grown, until now it's membership is one hum. dredN and tventy-five tl1ousand, with over nine hundred local lodges throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Panama Canal Zone
 Like most labor unions of twenty years ago, it's progress was slow for a few years, but after a time the men of the craft began to see the necessity of organization, and the association began to grow in numbers and influ- ence until now it is the third largest organization in this Country enrolled
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05
LABOR DAY COMMITTEES

Charles Stout, Chairman; John J. o'Nei11. Secretary. Publicity -McKeon. Carney, Lar kin, Kane5 Doyle. Advertising McI5evy, O'Neill, Brennan, Bernard. Amusement-Richet, Coates. Sci fert. Hart, McKane.
 site-Klein, Falls, seifert, Boe- sing, Rosen, Reif,
 Danee-O'Neill,s IcLevys Lang. Kane. webster. Civic Ecoles, Atwater. Elmen- dorf, Kane DooIey.
 Parade-Joy. Tierney. BuIsr. Doyle, whyland.
 Press Nicholson. sharon, Hran- nan. walkIey, Coates, ElweN.
 Transportatiop-K Kane. McKeon, Larl1in3 McCorman. Dearborn Fur nan.
 Refreshment - McIssvy, Lang, Steele. Nicholson. Brin. Roener. Mcclure, Andres, Ros- senbaum, Lynch, Morton. ReeE. Decorating -McGuinness. Dunn. Market. Bellucia, Bunce. Plunlzet Printing -MoKeon, o'Nein Mo Levy, Kane Doyle.
 Reception-An Officers pf the Central Labor Union, and Building Trades Council. Souvenir - Brennan, Flanagan. 5 McBevy. O'Netll. Kane.
 Reception Stout, Lang. o'Nein. Kline, Brennan, Mcclure.
 Polls Theatre Concert-Coates. o'Neill, Elmendorf.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05
IRON HOLDERS, NO. 11o.

The International Afolders' Union was organized July 5, 1859.
 The International organization is vice presidents in conjunction with an executive board of seven.
 The of1ciaI headquarters of the In ternationa1 body is located at Cinoin- nati. Joseph F. Valentine is presi- dent and Congressman John T. Nolan of San Francisco, is chairman of the executive board.
 Bridgeport local No. no. was organ ized June r, 1879, and is one Of the member of the Connecticut Conference Board of Holders, which has for it's Business Agent, James Loveday. Harry sayles is president of no while Joseph L. Klein looks after the a. nances of the local bunch" 1Lr Klein has held his present position for several years and holds the re- spect and confidence of the local mold CTS.
 John R. Quinlivan is corresponding secretary and national representative of the local.
 No. no has always worked to better the interests of the AToIders' union and all union men in general
 Organized in the month of July, 1879, No. no, has been affiliated with the udN1OASA organization ElnC9 US D1ILn- Very little trouble has been experienc- ed in this city. Any member in good standing, that is, not owing 1S weeks dues, is entitled to 13 weeks sick ben, ef1ts at $500 per week. Any member -otu of work is entitled to 13 weeks work benefit. Any member dying is entitled to a graduated death benefit from. $1Oo to $2OO, from one to five years; s1OO from a five to ten years; $50 from ten to fifteen years; SITS from 15 years, and longer, $2o0.
 Payments of dues of active mem bers is 40 cents per week; honorary beneficial members. 20 cents per week.
 The officers of No. no consist of the following:
 Presfdent-Harry Sayles.
 Vice president-George F, Dauby.
 Recording secretary-John Rosbot- tom.
 Financial secretary-Joseph L.. Klein.
 Corresponding secretary-John R. Quinlivan.
 Treasurer Valentine Hstter.
 Chairman of board of trusteea-1e= ter McGinnis.
 Our financial secretary and treagur- CT are under bonds with our national organization for $500 each; also we have to send a quarterly auditing re- port beside a monthly report from the receipts and expenses Of tho local
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05
THEATRICAL AND STAGE
 EMPLOYES, NO. 1O9.


 The local organization was organized October l. 1903. The men who assumed the responsibilities of guiding No. 1Q9 over the -trou b1esome waters that all organizations have to breast were the following:
 President-George Belden. -president-James Lyons
 Secretary treasurer-Wi11iam Lyons. Corresponding secretary-Geo. Pease. Delegate-Archie Swinerton.
 Among the benefits attached to No. 1o9 is sick benefit fund, which in sures the members proper care and attention when overtaken by sickness or death.
 At present we have a loo per cent. organization. No. 109 at the present time has 50 of it's members travelling with high class companies.
 The present officers are:
 President-George Belden f e-president-Peter McNTahon.
 Secretary -treasurer-James Lyons
 Corresponding secretary-Georg Pe- ters-
 De1egate-George Debeau
 TrusteeS-James Lyons Frank E. Mayne, George Debeau.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05
LABOR DAY, THE DAY
 WE CELEBRATE

Labor Day, while holiday for every one, is par. ticularly holiday for organized labor. It was made holiday through the single efforts of trade-1nion- ists with the intention that this day organized labor would celebrate it's victories and gain nspra tion for greater efforts in the movement to educate the wage-earners to elevate his standard of living through collective effort.
 Trade unionists should prevent the purpose of the holiday from being set aside cheapened by the way in which it is celebrated.
 We should show our strength and experience the sentiments of cooperation and the inspiration which comes from marching in massed numbers with our fellow radeunlonists of other crafts and industries
 There should be public speaking, so that all might become acquainted with our principles and purpose, and learn of the progress which are nna- ing and its tremendous value to the workrnen, the community and the oration as a whole.
 We have every reason to be proud of our move ment and tosdesre that others should know about it. Labor Day, of all days in the year, the appro- priate one on which to tell the story.
 Let us celebrate Monday, September 7-Labor Day-in manner beftting the uplift of mankind It is OUR day and through the kindness of Almighty God let Remembers of organized labor-celebrate the day in true union spirit.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05
Cigarmakers' Union Label.

We therefore ask the public to smoke cigars that bear the Blue Label of the International Union. We fur ther ask the Bridgeport smokers to encourage home industry by smoking cigars made in Bridgeport. because cigars made here are as cheap to the consumer as any on the market and they are as good as any outside cigars. They are made in clean and sanitary shops by skilled workmen.
 If the smoking public will support us in this matter and ask for Blue Label cigars, giving the~ Bridgeport made cigar the preference, then in stead of 63 members there would be at least 200 or more members who would be desirable citizens added to our population who can earn good wages which would be spent here. We feel that the public ought to support us in this matter as it would employ adult labor only for there is no child labor whatever allowed in the Inter national Union shops. When purchas- ing a cigar see that the Blue Label is on the box as it is a guarantee that the cigars therein are made under sansax and haalthful conditions.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05
PAUL GOULDING,
 OF C. A. C. BAND

There is probably not better known nor more popular musician in the city of Bridgeport than Paul G. Gou1ding, the capable and energetic director of the Coast Artillery Corps Band, whose picture appears on this page and whose rapid rise in the musical world is the subject of comment by every body. MT. Gou1ding is a native son. having been born and brought up in the East End, and like many other prominent musicians, began his career with the study of the violin and his first public appearance was with the local High School Orchestra when he was a student there. He shortly af- terward took up the study of the piano and has studied with Prof. Elmer Joyce and also with Prof. J. A. Hugo and also taking pipe organ with Prof William Weidenhammer, being a very accomplished performer on both ira- .Cstruments.
 E Becoming interested in military band
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05

musics he took up the clarinet and in a. short time was ranked. as one of the best clarinetists in the city. He played with various bands. including what was then the Philharmonic Band, and when they enlisted in the old Third Regiment to go to Manasses, Virginia, he was persuaded to enlist also, and has been with the band ever since. The band was changed over with the remainder of the regiment to the Coast Artillery Corps about eight years ago, and for the past six years he has been director of the band. and it is the ca pacity of director that he has made his remarkable success, having a nat ural gift for the interpretation Of nIu- sic and ability to handle the most diff hcult of all men to get along with musicians. MT. Goulding modest1y disclaims any credit for the success of his band which Is so we'll known and in constant demand throughout the state, and says it is the conscientious, hard work Of the members themselves, but ask any of the bandmen and they will all tell the same story and swear by their leader.
 In 1910 he took up the matter of bet ter pay for e. IN. G. Bands with Gen. Cole and the military committee and so well did he impress them that the musicians pay was increased by one half.
 Besides all his other work, MT. Gou1dfng has just finished a two-year course of study on the harp with Pro fessors Beeman of Ansonia, and Rigo of New York and he is also organizer and director of the Premier Saxaphone Quartette, the only one of it's kind in the New England States.
 MT. Goulding has been an active member of Local 63, A. F. of M, ever since it was organized and has served on both the executive and examining boards of that body.
 As a, mark of respect to his ability he has been chosen to direct the band Of the Musicians Union which will play at the benefit concert at Polls Theatre, Sunday evening. and will also have charge of the Inassed bands La bor Day.
 Being able to write and arrange mu- sic for band he has been able on many occasions to furnish music which is not published for band and thereby Is able to furnish what the ajoTity of bands cannot get
 MT. Goulding is very domestic in his tastes and spends his happiest hours in the cosy cottage of his own design on Carroll avenue with his wife and two children, a citizen of whom the musical fraternity of Bridgeport can justly be proud.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05

Ed. Clifford, Secretary.
 Max Menge, Treasurer.
 John T. Stine, Recorder. Local No 2SS has now over 100 mem bers The present officers of the local are:
 William Rosenbaum, President
 Rudolph SurnecE, Vice-President.
 M c, FfnnelL, Secretary.
 Antonia Palumbo, Recorder.
 Michael Romano, Treasurer.
 The dues of the members are 65 cents per month, for (which they res ceive sick and death benefits, sick ben efits of S5 per week and death bene- fits ranging from $60 to $500. There are nearly 800 locals in the United States and Canada The International Convention meets once every five years. The expenses Of delegates to the convention are paid by the Inter national Union and $5 per day while in convention. The International Union has $500, GOO in the treasury,
 Local bodies are 7ocafeds in all cities and towns of any importance in the United States and possessions and Canada.
 Wherever the shop card of journey men barbers is displayed, good bar bers and sanitary conditions are found.
 Through agitation and consistently plugging away at the bIlwarks of a shorter day, the Bridgeport barbers have been successful in shortening their hours, now working from a. m. to D. m.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05
THANKS

Through the generosity of The Farmer Publishing Go. this Labor Section is added to the days regular edition. Members of The Farmer t'ChapeI,' during bor Days celebration. ''Jim', Mo- Govern for a s'write ur'' on La- bor Days celebration. MT. Mo Govern, always friendly to the -tsboys'' in the composing room, took the matter up with MT. the boys to go as far as they like"
 Tn those four pages' The Far mer Chapel" with assistance from secretaries of different To- calls, have put i'm print some few of the many good deeds being accomplished by organized Ia- bor.. We wish to tell MT. Tucker his good nature is appre- ciated. We wish to say to ssJirn'' McGovern: "He's all right" To Herb Booth, our efficient and obIiging nachinist, you can '+take ft'' from us, is. a good felIow'' and done more than his share in this Labor Section.
 Thanks also to the ''Boys'' of the composing room, who 1o- mated their services and there by made this section a success.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05
CIGARMAKERs, NO. 2s2.

ship of 63 President, T. G. Roesfng, 246 French street; f1nar cia1 secretary treasurer, Geo. Engelhard, so Edwin street; recording secretary. A. Endres,
 Madison Court We are a part of the 5o,0O0-g members of the Cigar makers international Union of Amer ica who aim to inspire to higher ideals, and greater sympathy for feI- low worknen. We encourage educa- ton, insist upon sanitary conditions and better surroundings. We help the weak and unfortunate by protective and insurance features, thereby ma4n taining their se1f-respect and making labor more honorable as a calling.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05

One Sunday morning, twenty-t three years ago last May, four or five Ma chinists were working underneath a locomotive in the railroad yards in Atlanta, Ga, and as their conditions were very bad, having to work at all hours of the day or night on Sun day or Holiday, as the case mi ght be, it very naturally compelled these few men to think a little of their own welfare and right, there and then, underneath that locomtiYe, the foun- dalton was laid for what is now ca1l- ed, the International Association of Machinfsts
 The four or five men mentioned started out to get others interested and were quite successful. for after a few. weeks they had enough inter sested tos call a meeting and an orr.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05
BAKERY AND CONVECTION.
 FRY WORKERS
Local Union No. ss.
William Miller, Secretary. 22S HonDh auanna

William Miller, Secretary.
 223 Hough avenue.
 The Bakers Union of Bridgeport. Local Ss. was organized in 1885 and In 1886 the International organization NAs organized Local 38 joined the Unconditional body. In those days, bakers had to work from IS to 20 hours a day, but through organiza- lien of our union, we have managed to bring the hours down to and 1o In some shops they still work the long hours.
 The Bakers have done much for the public health. By creating the bake shop law which prohibits the building of any more cellar bake shops this law has done much for us as at the present time there are only four or five cellar shops left in Bridgeport The law requires that all bake shobs must be in sanitary condition which cannot be done un- der underground conditions
 The Bakers Union has an obliga- tory Sick and Death Benefit fund. The cost to each baker for supporting this fund is 50 cents per month. The local union pays sick benefit of ST Der week for 16 weeks in any one year and from $1oO to $500 death benefit.
 Each and every baker that applies for membership in the Bakers Union must first be examined by our of ftcial doctor Dr. A. F. FormicheIla corner of Hamilton and Pembroke St. East Bridgeport, before he can be ac- cepted.
 The bakers label stands for sani- tary conditions
 At a recent executive board meet ing the local bakers voted to donate s25 to the Red Cross.
 Fund. Attest.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05
CARPENTERS OF
 NEW HAVEN, NO. 79

Local Union, No. 79, are expecting to come to Bridgeport on Labor Day in large numbers and the members can hardly wait till the day arrives, as all are expecting a good time. Local No. 79, is among the oldest unions of car penters in the state and have been very successful in all movements for better conditions and at this time are on the most friendly terms with their employers and indications point to continuation of the friendly feeling now prevailing. So on Labor Day Bridgeport can expect Local No. 79, U. B. of c. and J. of New Haven with full ranks.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-09-05
lsl..lsl sa3a7'. -.5eC UNITED EATERS OF
 NORTH AMERICA.

This is the union label of the United Matters of North America. By insist ing on it being sewed in under the sweat-band of your new hat it tnsures you being believer of of honest work man ship. It represents good Aneri- can working conditions for union hat ters and guarantees you being the owner of one of the best hats that are made