about Watertown. If Oswego and Ogdensburg could be organized, then the "free and independ ents" would certainly be "quarantined." At any rate, they are fast realizing their position, for we are frequently receiving applications from them. They say that they have to have a card when they leave Watertown. In the re-election of Samuel Gompers as president of the American Federation of Labor, that organization dealt a stinging rebuke to the republican press of the country, not excepting the Watertown Standard, which has ever been on the alert to land a knockout blow. Up to this time, since Mr. Gompers' re-election, his name has not appeared in the columns of the above non-union paper. Fay Herrick has moved to Rochester, where he will have charge of the printing department of the thermometer company, of which the Watertown Thermometer Company is a branch. The members of Watertown Typographical Union No. 308 were much surprised to learn of the sudden death of Smith R. Jones, November 21, after an illness of a week, aged 40 years. He was a charter member of No. 308, and, for a time, served as financial secretary. When the Watertown Daily Standard was established in March, 1894, under union conditions, Mr. Jones was assistant foreman, and acted in that capacity with the best of satisfaction for about a year, when he received an appointment as mail carrier through Postmaster Charles W. Clare, which position he held at the time of his death. He was a member of the mail carriers' association and all the Masonic orders of the city. He leaves a widow, to whom the members of No. 308 express their heartfelt sympathy. WALTER J. WELSH. SCHENECTADY, N. Y. Typographical Union No. 167 has lost another good member in the person of O. E. Alberts, who died December 16 of heart disease, from which he had been ailing for several years. In March he was forced to relinquish his position on the Evening Star, where he had charge of the battery of linotypes. Mr. Alberts was an expert operator and was president of the union in 1893. In 1905 he represented the union at the International convention at Toronto, Canada. He was 38 years of age, and leaves a widow and four children. At one time the deceased was foreman of the Burrows printing office, held cases in other offices in this city, and was a member of Musicians' Union No. 216. At the December meeting $5 was contributed to the Printers Home as a Christmas gift, while other smaller sums were donated for worthy causes. John J. Quigley, financial secretary of Our union, has been elected representative to the Grand Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. The sick benefit fund of our union has reached the $500 mark and assessments have been discontinued. There are several members on the sick list. L. J. HUMPF. In Memoriam ROBERT F. HICKMAN. Robert F. Hickman, secretary-treasurer of Typographical Union No. 452, of Tarentum and New Kensington, Pa., died November 4, 1908, of stomach trouble, aged 32 years. Deceased was born and learned his trade in Mt. Gilead, Ohio. He came to New Kensington about five years ago, and had since worked on the New Kensington Dispatch. He was an expert workman and a true union man, having a record without a stain. He was a Mason and an Odd Fellow, which bodies had charge of the burial services at Mt. Gilead. "Bob" was of a genial disposition, and had a large circle of friends who will long remember him for his many excellent traits of character. His death leaves a vacancy in local No. 452 which will be hard to fill, as he was one of the most efficient officers the union has ever had. He was laid to rest beside his wife and child at Mt. Gilead, November 7. J. C. EVANS. S. S. MOORE. The following resolutions were adopted by Charleston Typographical Union No. 146: Whereas, The Supreme Ruler did, on the 21st day of November, A. D., 1908, touch with the finger of fate, thus calling from our midst our esteemed brother and co-laborer, S. Spencer Moore; and Whereas, In thus departing this life there has been a vacancy created in our ranks that we feel can never again be filled; and not only this, but the loss to his beloved family is irreparable, and to those who met him and dealt with him in the various walks of life there will ever be one missing who was always ready and willing to do his share; therefore, be it Resolved, That we bow in humble gratitude for the fact that he once did live among us, and that in so living we have had his example before us, ever spurring us on to better and greater things; and although in his death we have sustained a severe loss, still we are grateful for the feeling of brotherly love, fairness and worth of character inculcated by his presence among us; and further Resolved, That to his immediate family and rel atives we, as a body of co-laborers with him, do tender our deepest sympathy and tender regard; and Resolved, That the charter of our union be draped for a period of thirty days; that a copy of this testimonial be presented to the family of our departed brother, to the city press and THE TYPOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL, and also that a page of our journal be set apart whereon these resolutions may ever stand to his memory. DANIEL O'CONNELL MULVEY. At a regular meeting of the Park Slope division of the defense committee of New York Typographical Union No. 6 the following preamble and resolutions were passed: Whereas, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has called from among us Our fellow defense worker, Daniel O'Connell Mulvey, for forty years an able and earnest advocate of trade unionism, a man of broad and tolerant mind, of keen and hospitable intellect; be it Resolved, That in his passing over the union has lost a stanch and true member, this division a zealous and indefatigable worker, and his family and friends a man of sterling character and companionable traits; and be it further Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of this division, copies be sent to our late brother's family and to the friends who ministered to him in his last sickness, and a copy be sent to THE TYPOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL for publication. CHARLES F. BURGER. A member of the International Typographical Union who for thirty years had been actively interested in its welfare, Charles F. Burger, passed away at his home in Brooklyn borough, New York city, on December 15, his death taking place so suddenly that it was a shock to a large circle of friends in the newspaper branch of the trade. Mr. Burger had been at his machine the day preceding his death, apparently in his usual health. Mr. Burger was born in Philadelphia forty-nine years CHARLES F. BURGER. ago, learning the trade in the office of his father. He had set type in almost every city of the United States, and was one of the original Missouri river pirates, who did so much for unionism in its darkest days. Ten years ago he was financial secretary of Buffalo Typographical Union, acquitting himself with conspicuous ability. Four years ago he came to New York, where he had been an active member of No. 6 in his early manhood, securing employment on Manhattan newspapers, and finally obtaining a machine on the Brooklyn Times, where he remained until his death. While an enthusiastic worker for No. 6, in which he acted as secretary of the Williamsburg defense division, Mr. Burger still found time to devote some of his energies to the cause of social democracy as an official and ener getic exponent. At a special meeting of the Brooklyn Times chapel, held December 16, called to take action on his death, resolutions were adopted testi fying to his lovable and upright character, his unfailing geniality and loyalty to the cause of unionism. JOHN L. CAHILL. WILLIAM RIEGEL. The following resolution was adopted by Reading (Pa.) Union No. 86: Whereas, The hand of death has again removed from our midst one of our members in the person of William Riegel, a member who was always painstaking in his duties and loyal to his principles as a union man; therefore, be it Resolved, That Typographical Union No. 86 does hereby deeply deplore his departure in the prime of life, and as a mark of respect to his memory we direct that this resolution be spread upon our minutes and also published in THE TYPOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL, and that our charter be draped for a period of thirty days. EDWARD P. SPOTH. Resolutions passed at a meeting of the New York Times chapel: Whereas, It has pleased the Almighty to call from among us one of our number, Edward P. Spoth, and while we submit in all humbleness to the Divine will, still we can not help feeling shocked at the suddenness of the summons. Resolved, That we extend to the bereaved family and brothers our deepest sympathy, and trust the Heavenly Father may sustain them in this hour of affliction; and as time rolls on and they think of the beloved one, may it be comforting to them to know that Ed was also loved by all his fellow workers in the Times chapel. Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of this chapel, that a copy be engrossed and presented to the bereaved family, and that they be published in THE TYPOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL. EIGHT BELLS. Ring out! Eight Bells! from sea to sea! Glad pæans to the victory! One shackle less to labor's chains! Roll, echoes, down the aisles of time! Not all the pageant's pomp of praise, Ring for the new, the buoyant day! Eight measured beats, Time strokes the bell! FOOLS must be taught by experience.-Livy. WOMAN'S INTERNATIONAL AUXILIARY. President-Mrs. Charles Hertenstein, 3653 Dodier street, St. Louis, Mo. Secretary-Mrs. Frank W. Long, 4926 Ash street, Norwood, Cincinnati, Ohio. OFFICIAL NOTICE. The attention of the International officers has been called to a circular letter issued by the former Chicago Auxiliary, which has been widely distributed, and which bears the seal of former local No. 41 of the Woman's International Auxiliary. The Boston convention of the Woman's International Auxiliary revoked the charter of Auxiliary No. 41. All auxiliaries are hereby notified that there is no local of this organization in the city of Chicago, and that no action by subordinate auxiliaries can be taken which conflicts with the action of the Boston convention. MRS. CHARLES HERTENSTEIN, President. THE PRESIDENT'S LETTER. Attention is called to the revised laws, copies of which have been forwarded to each secretary for distribution to the membership. They should be read carefully and strictly observed. Particularly do I want to call attention to the necessity of secretaries of locals forwarding quarterly to the International secretary a correct membership list. A recommendation that I would like to make is that all locals authorize their secretaries, immediately upon notification from the International secretary of a death in the Woman's International Auxiliary, to forward the amount of their death assessment, so that prompt payment of such claims may be made at a time when most needed. The attitude of the Crowell Publishing Company, publishers of the Woman's Home Companion, is still unfair. Rumors have been circulated that the above firm had unionized its office, but up to this writing such is not the case. If we continue our aggressive work on this publication, there is no doubt but what we will materially aid the Springfield Union in bringing about the desired result. At the suggestion of the president of the International Typographical Union, donations are being made by its members to enable the completion of the Cummings Memorial addition to the Union Printers Home. Along this line I would like to urge renewed efforts of auxiliaries toward the completion of the monument fund. At the request of the Milwaukee Auxiliary, I wrote the Pictorial Review Company, requesting them to place the union label on its magazine. The answer, signed by the circulation manager, shows that our members have been at work. It follows: I have your letter of December 1, and it is not the first along the same line which we have received. It is a matter which has come up a good many times, and the opinion has always been among our people here that we should not put any labels of any sort on our magazine. I feel sure it will please you, however, to know that, beginning with the next issue, we shall put the union label on the fashion sheets put out by thousands of pattern agencies all over the United States. There are a good many reasons why we do not care to put it on our magazine, and those reasons it would take me too long to discuss with you by mail. You know, however, and so does your organization, just how we stand in the matter of the union label, and the impression will prevail after a while throughout the country, we feel sure. The foregoing is encouraging. Let us keep up the good work. And if you know of another printer's wife who is not a member of your auxiliary, and who is willing to do her share to keep patronage away from unfair publishers, urge her to join. We get better results by having a larger army in the field. If you have not already done so, write President Lynch or Secretary Bramwood for a list of fair and unfair publications. You will find it a valuable guide. MRS. CHARLES HERTENSTEIN. SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS. The last regular meeting of No. 61 was held at the home of Mrs. B. Carnal. One applicant for membership, Mrs. S. Murray, was obligated. Several others have applied for membership, and we are doing our best to help in the 2,000 membership cause. The regular social meeting was held at the home of Mrs. Joe Carnal the evening of November 26. In appreciation of her efforts as presiding officer during the past year, the auxiliary presented her with a handsome hand-painted chocolate set. MRS. C. B. HARRIS. LOUISVILLE, KY. Both November meetings of the auxiliary were attended by nearly all of our members, but at our business meeting of December nearly all of the members were conspicuous by their absence. Even the committee from the union failed to put in its appearance. Did any of you ever receive a knock from one of your best friends when you were expecting a bouquet? I did, and let me tell you about it. One night the early part of the month I was all alone in the house. It was a fearful night. The wind was almost cyclonic, and the limbs of the old peach tree danced a regular jig against the side of the house. I was once in a cyclone, so I wouldn't have gone to bed for a plantation. I got a book and tried to read, but the awful stillness on the inside and the roar on the outside began to have its effect on me. I was beginning to feel a little creepy, and it wouldn't have taken much to imagine spooks were in the corners. Every time the fire would crack I would jump like I was shot. I thought this would never do, so I put my book aside and tiptoed to the desk, and got a tablet to write a couple of letters, thinking as I wrote I would gradually not notice the wind. I wrote one friend a ten-page letter, and, after reading it over, I said to myself she will think this is a mighty interesting letter, and will send me a more interesting one in return. In less than a week here is what I received: "I know your letter was more than interesting, but you surely did not write it with a pen, nor a file, either. You just dictated it to a hen, and she scratched it down, for the whole family has tried to master it, and it still remains a Chinese puzzle." Now, wouldn't this take the wind out of anybody's sails? I wrote her to please return my letter and I would send on a translation with a dear (?) little postscript added. My friend is going to St. Joe, even if she has to go in a prairie schooner, and there and then I will get in my knock, so I can wait. MRS. JOHN D. Kane. 48, Houston-Mrs. T. S. Melton, 907 Chartres street. 63, Beaumont-Mrs. E. L. Bryant, 1409 Rackford avenue. A CORRECTION. A rather grievous error crept into the tabulated returns of the referendum election on the various amendments in the December JOURNAL. Auxiliary No. 41 (defunct) was given credit of participation in the result, when the figures belonged to Auxiliary No. 42 (Toronto, Can.). LINCOLN, NEB. On December 9 the semi-annual election of officers resulted as follows: Mrs. F. H. Hebbard, president; Mrs. G. M. Wathan, vice-president; Mrs. O. F. Young, secretary; Mrs. A. L. Compton, treasurer; Mrs. George Freeman Chaplin, and Mrs. A. Radebach, guide. We are not doing much in a financial or social way these days. Our mask party on November 16 was well attended and some money was made. A committee from No. 11 has been appointed to assist our union with the annual ball at an early date. We shall celebrate our sixth anniversary January 21 by a picnic supper at the home of some member. MRS. CHARLES RIGHTER. BOSTON, MASS. We have organized a regular, systematic campaign against all non-union literature, whether it comes to us directly, or whether we see it floating around at large. All the members collect such matter, which is brought to the next meeting of the auxiliary, where a committee takes charge of it and returns it forthwith, with stickers, and with names and addresses. At our last meeting a quantity of the printed postals, issued by the defense committee of New York Typographical Union No. 6 in its contest with the Butterick company, were distributed to the members, who in turn will distribute them to their friends and acquaintances. Our winter festivities are to be devoted to swell the St. Joe club fund, and will commence this month. They will take the form of a series of card parties, whist, etc. At our last meeting Miss Josephine Casey, of Chicago, was present, and addressed the members on "Organization, and the Promotion of the Union Label." Miss Casey is a great labor worker, and was sent here by the national branch of the WomIan's Trade Union League to manage the Boston branch. MRS. H. A. RODGERS. DENVER, COLO. At the last regular meeting of Woman's Auxiliary No. 54 one more name was added to the roll, Mrs. Robert Anderson being initiated into the mys teries and good fellowship of this organization. We are increasing our bank account by soliciting subscriptions to the Pictorial Review. This is a strictly union magazine, and we hope to introduce it into many homes not already familiar with it. Owing to the near approach of the holidays, it was decided not to hold the second meeting this month. This is a social meeting, and high five is the principal diversion. MRS. JOHN GAISER. WASHINGTON, D. C. Auxiliary No. 13 is looking up, both numerically and financially, due in a great measure to the energy of our president, Mrs. John Huston. It may not be out of place right here to say that our new president is herself not afraid of work, and has instilled the same lack of fear into the entertainment committee. Prompted by the success of our recent social ventures, not to mention the innate love of work possessed by the entertainment committee, tickets are out for a dance on New Year's eve, and from the way the tickets are selling we incline to the belief that it will be even more successful, from a monetary standpoint, than previous functions. So you can see from these numerous social affairs that we have not had time to be idle, the label receiving its quota of our time. MRS. A. C. KNIGHT. GRAND RAPIDS, MICH. Mrs. Dave Shilliday entertained the members of the auxiliary and friends at her home, December 5, with a musical, literary and card party. An enjoyable time was had by all present. At our regular meeting, held at Mrs. Harry Brock's, December 4, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Mrs. M. O'Conner; vice-president, Mrs. Unseld; secretarytreasurer, Mrs. Dan Kelley; guide, Mrs. Harry Bauker; chaplain, Mrs. Will Toot. At this meeting a committee was appointed to arrange for our annual ball, which is to be held some time in February. The following incident is illustrative of how dear to the heart of some people is the cause for which we are collectively and, I hope, individually laboring: A customer stepped into a store here and asked the clerk for a union-made cigar. He wasn't acquainted with the different brands, and the clerk informed him that he could give him a much better "smoke" of the non-union make, as "what the manufacturers saved in 'high' wages they put into tobacco," and was astonished to hear the answer: "I doubt it; but even so, what little I may lose in the quality of the smoke will be overbalanced to the good in the knowledge that it was made under fair conditions. The union-made for mine." It is more reasonable to believe that "what the manufacturer saved"-what the workman lost in the difference between a bare existence and a fair scale was divided between the manufacturer and the retailer. Why was the latter so anxious to display the non-union-made goods? MRS. W. J. WHIPPLE. TORONTO, CANADA. The festive season has commenced, and already No. 42 has had two very nice card parties. The first was a public one, and was a social and financial success. The second was just a social affair, all to ourselves. Cards were indulged in, and the committee served a sumptuous repast. When the inner man had been satisfied, Mrs. McDougall was presented with a handsome terra cotta jardiniere and pedestal. Mrs. McDougall then thanked the ladies for their many kindnesses. Mrs. Woods, the chairman of the evening, surprised Mrs. Thompson by presenting her with a beautiful handpainted dish. McCall's to the fore, and Butterick's and all such rubbish to the ashpile! Don't forget the little stickers. We invariably see results when we send the dodgers back with one attached. MRS. D. McDOUGALL. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. With all the officers and a goodly number of members present, No. 5 held a very pleasant and interesting meeting on December 7. On December 21 a card party was held at the residence of our esteemed and industrious auxiliary worker, Mrs. J. N. Cullum, at which time a delightful time was enjoyed, a large number of members and friends being present. A neat sum of money was the result. Our members are already laying plans for a good time on Franklin's anniversary. These affairs are bright spots in the history of No. 5, so let us endeavor to make our next equal to or even better than heretofore. MRS. ORA H. SMITH. FORT WORTH, TEXAS. In the December JOURNAL William Mounce, of No. 6, has some most excellent advice in his letter, especially in that paragraph on page 663 beginning with "We are once more face to face with the cold blasts of winter." He admonishes the union man to be consistent, and remember in purchasing goods that there are other labels besides his own. He says every union man should allow himself to be educated up to that point. The wives spend |