'believe that the board, lodging, care and comfort for those members of our organization that are unable longer to follow the pace, is enough incentive for each union. Don't forget to do a good turn at your May meeting, if you have not already acted, and make the favorable motion for the proper amount. You will never regret it, and it will never be missed. HARVEY E. GARMAN, Denver, Colo. Secretary.

NOTES FROM THE HOME.

Alexander Crawford, admitted from No. 6 last June, suffering from tuberculosis, recently vacated and went to Denver, much improved in health. Mr. Crawford deposited his card with No. 49 to resume work at the trade.

Lewis A. Morgan, familiarly called "Spot," was recently admitted from St. Joseph Union No. 40. He is one of the typographical twins known as the Morgan brothers among the oldtime western tourists. The other twin (George) is an accomplished performer on the guitar and piano, as well as a "singer of many songs."

Mrs. Nellie V. Wilson, of Washington, D. C., the first and only lady beneficiary of the Union Printers' Home, arrived March 22, bearing credentials from No. 101. She was cordially welcomed by the superintendent, matron, lady attendants, and residents, and assigned to a comfortable room in the hospital annex. Mrs. Wilson has lung trouble, and decided to try the curative effects of the high and dry Colorado climate.

William P. Marion, who was a resident of the Home about three years, has vacated and returned to Springfield, Ohio. His ailment is tuberculosis, and at the time of his departure his health was failing rapidly.

Stephen Votruba, admitted from Bohemian Union No. 330 last October, recently returned to Chicago. His disease (consumption) was not relieved by the Colorado climate and the best of medical attention.

Our fire department recently proved itself effective and its members able and prompt. It took them just three minutes to pull the hose wagon from the stables to the west door of the engine room, fix the hose to the new force pump, and throw a stream fifty feet above the roof of the annex building. There was no fire, but the boys were simply testing the apparatus, Engineer Taylor being the only employe who knew at the time that it was a false alarm.

John C. Ivers, admitted from No. 80 about three months ago, died here March 30, of tuberculosis, aged 33 years. His remains were shipped to Kansas City for burial.

A detail of residents for service on the Home grounds has been made by Superintendent Deacon, to be increased as occasion requires.

Gail Hoding, admitted from No. 82 last August, died in the hospital annex, April 2, of tubercular meningitis, aged 33 years. Mr. Hoding was a versatile vaudeville performer, and took a leading part in our stage entertainments. He was also an artist of no mean ability, many of his theatrical drawings appearing in the newspapers. The funeral

services were well attended by Home residents and typographical friends from the city. The interment was in Evergreen cemetery.

One of our amateur punsters recently remarked: "We have at our Home on Nob Hill, Bill Hill, Charles Hill, Rowland Hill, and a few more (Rocky) hills within the visible environs." This "funny" man may recover-if he don't have a relapse.

Mihian Santour, admitted from Phoenix Union No. 352 about three and a half years ago, died of consumption April 4, aged thirty-eight years. He was a native of Armenia, Turkey, and had been in this country about fifteen years. Funeral services by Rev. E. Evans Carrington at the Home; interment, Evergreen cemetery.

Resident Trustee Thomas McCaffery was elected alderman of Colorado Springs council April 4, on the democratic-non-partisan ticket. Considering the fact that the Second ward (which he represents) has been heretofore strongly republican, Mr. McCaffery's personal popularity probably had something to do with his election.

By the courtesy of Superintendent Deacon and the B. P. O. E., a delightful musical entertainment was given in our assembly room on the evening of April 5. Finke's orchestra, solos by Messrs. Jeancon and Jack Fink, and Dutch specialties by George Bender, called forth appreciative encores from a full house.

Colorado Springs has elected a democratic mayor and non-partisan council. This is a rebuke to the Peabody, steal.

Alexander Westland has succeeded Ed Pierce as Home gardener. He bears references as a landscape designer and horticulturist from residents of this country, England and China. Preparations are being made to make our grounds more beautiful than ever, and flower-beds and lawns more variegated and extensive.

William L. Burke, admitted from No. 185 February 12, died of consumption in the hospital annex March 26. He lived but about six weeks from date of admission. His remains were shipped to Bradford, Pa. OSCAR LANGford.

A FEW QUERIES.

As there are some obstreperous "knockers" against both the policy of THE TYPOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL and the decisions of the executive council, I venture the following questions:

How much will it weaken Parry and his gang to constantly advertise them in THE JOURNAL?

For the sake of harmony, would it not be better to leave the legality and justice of acts of the executive council to the decision of the Toronto convention, rather than to illegally and maliciously abuse its members through labor papers?

And, lastly, are not those International Typographical Union editor-members who are sowing dissension and insubordination in our ranks doing more damage to our organization than Parry and his cohorts ever can do or have done?

"Let us have peace" in the International Typographical Union, but "prepare for war" in 1906. Colorado Springs, Colo. AN OLD TIMER.

DULUTH, MINN.

Work up here has been splendid the past month, every man in town putting in full time, and many have been working overtime. Navigation has started and the prospects are bright for a prosperous summer in all lines of trade.

E. W. Prophet, for many years foreman on the News-Tribune, has resigned his position and left for New York, where he will vary the monotony of printing with the study of music. Before he left the boys on the Tribune presented him with a handsome ring, as a token of their regard. "Proph" was prominent in musical circles here, and has had several good offers to go to New

Seattle, where the air will be more beneficial to him than the sulphur fumes of Butte, or the frigid breezes of Lake Superior.

The members of No. 136 will be glad to have the western delegates to the Toronto convention come this way and take the trip down the lakes. The aerial bridge, though certainly worth seeing, is only one of Duluth's many attractions.

THE AERIAL BRIDGE.

The accompanying picture is of the new aerial bridge which connects the city of Duluth and Minnesota Point. The bridge crosses the government ship canal-320 feet in width-and is 180 feet

York to enter the musical profession exclusively. Edgar Martin, formerly foreman of the ad alley, is now the "whole cheese" on the News-Tribune. The News-Tribune has orde. another በሁ type-the ninth calamity. A $30,000 press is also scheduled to arrive next montn.

The eight-hour day! Will we get it here? Well, I reckon we will.

There isn't a scab up in this end of the world. Life is too strenuous for them here.

The eight-hour day is in full swing across the bay, in Superior, and as yet none of the firms have made an assignment.

"Kid" Burwell, an oldtimer in Duluth, but more recently from Butte, Mont., is in town renewing old acquaintances. Mr. Burwell's health is not good, and he expects to leave shortly for

high. The car is run by electricity and makes twominute trips. The photo shows the piers, which are the finest specimens of concrete work in

America.

The bridge is entirely of steel construction. The work was started eight months ago and was done entirely by union men under the closed shop system, the men working eight hours per day.

The bridge is the only one of its kind in America, and will doubtless be of much interest to the western delegates who come this way to take the lake trip to To-ron-to.

The picture was taken by R. L. West, a veteran printer and charter member of No. 136.

I wish to say, tor the benefit of some one of the same name, that I am not Walter Eastman, of New Orleans. WALTER EASTMAN.

MONTREAL, CANADA.

The annual e ection of officers of Montreal Typographical Union No. 176 took place Saturday, April 1. It was very harmonious, and the best of good feeling prevailed.

The union is vacating its present quarters, but at this writing has not selected a new hall.

William Cutler, of Corneil's, was lately be reaved in the loss of his mother. The chapel sent a splendid floral wreath. It is sixteen years since the chapel has been called upon to send a wreath.

M. Noonan has severed his connection with the Gazette, and is to take charge of the poster department of the National Show Printing Company. The latter is a Chicago firm which recently established a branch in this city. It is the first printing concern in this city to use water as a motive power.

William Bell and William Pierce have been offered positions in Winnipeg, where a battery of machines is being installed. At present writing they are on the "fence."

W. E. Edsell has resigned the foremanship of the Herald, and has been succeeded by William Taylor. "Billy" is not a believer in Roosevelt's "strenuosity," and has taken charge of the weekly in lieu of the foremanship.

Well, what do you think? "Toronto, the me tropolis of Canada."-Niagara (N. Y.) correspondence of the JOURNAL. Well, we will let it go at that until after the convention, when Montreal will resume her place as the metropolis of Canada.

Victor Tardif has ceased to be president of No. 145, having declined to run again. No. 145 loses a good man.

The Herald will move in the near future, having purchased the building on St. James street where is now the Bishop Engraving Company. Great alterations and extensions of the plant are promised.

La Patrie, a French evening paper, is going to move about a mile away from Newspaper Row, having purchased a site at the corner of St. Catherine street and City Hall avenue.

In the February JOURNAL the Sioux City correspondent stated that Dan Wilson was about to become an author. If Dan will write "My Experiences with Missouri River Pirates," the writer will guarantee a sale of at least fifty copies. Any price. The writer held cases alongside Dan for a number of years on the Ocean under "Bill" Kennedy, and can vouch for his ability as an author.

The chairman of the Herald recently received a marked copy of the Western Laborer. Not knowing "Sadie," he turned it over to the writer, who, after perusing it, very carefully consigned it to the flames. It contained a virulent attack on the editor of THE JOURNAL. I think "Sadie" might find some other means of advertising his paper without attacking a competent official of the International Typographical Union. His attempt to change the policy of THE JOURNAL will not avail. That is for the membership to say. The present editor has raised the standard of THE JOURNAL to the highest in American labor literature, and the

membership will see to it that that standard is retained. People trying to advertise themselves should not be noticed.

J. F. O'C. is still in harness. He does not believe in Dr. Osler's theory about chloroform. Besides being recorder, he is a delegate to the trades and labor council.

The race for delegates promises to be warm. There are seven candidates.

That Philadelphia muddle is a deplorable affair. Philadelphia acted foolishly in not accepting the offer of the executive council. There must be a "nigger in the woodpile" in Philadelphia giving No. 2 some bad advice.

Dave Wilson has left the Herald and is now holding down a machine on the Gazette. Dave is getting to be quite a sprinter. JOHN CANTWELL.

ALBANY, N. Y.

There is scarcely a union of any considerable size but has among its members some one or more persons who have worked in our good city. of Albany at some time in their career. I was reminded of this fact the other day on receipt of a letter from Providence, R. I. Providence Union is preparing for its fiftieth anniversary in 1907, and one of its features will be the publication of a souvenir embracing the names and more or less of a biographical sketch of each and every printer in that city from the beginning of the printing industry there to the present. Mr. William Carroll, my correspondent, is chairman of the committee having the preparation of the souvenir in charge, and our communications have related, mainly, to Providence printers who have at some time been Albany printers, also. One of these printers, now a member of Providence Union, was, some twenty-five or thirty years ago, a member of Albany Union. His name is James Webster, and the following is the result of an interview that Mr. Carroll lately held with Mr. Webster, and which Mr. Carroll kindly sent me in the aforesaid letter:

"Was I ever in Albany? Well, I should say! Those were my golden days--age 23-25. There was something doing all the time then; eh, Bill? I worked for some time in the Argus bookroom. Tom Ward was foreman and Tom Sherritt worked the other end. The latter Tom was one of No. 4's delegates to the Louisville convention. He is now at Colorado Springs. Then there were Lon Yates, Bill Yates, O. B. Williams, 'Bobby' Brightman, Jesse De Forest, Al Ingalls (for many years in the government printing office in Washingtonnow dead), Jim Hewes, Ed Pipe (out of the business for years and years, but who keeps perpetually green a No. 6 card), John McKenna, Alex McKenzie, Dick Smith, and many others whom I can not just now recall. But I must not forget 'Bucky' Waters. He had been laid off and paid off-one day's work. Pasting the three one-dollar bills end to end, he pinned them to a side-stick, and starting in the direction of the town pump, invited the thirsty crowd to follow him. Mike Hubbard, Jimmy Wall and the transcontinental Matt Hayes, were the apprentices. In another

Albany printery where I was employed, the discipline was of the strictest brand. It was a capital offense to carry whiskey into that factory, although there were times when I thought I needed a drink. One day I evolved a scheme which enabled me to take a quiet nip whenever the spirit moved me. Entering a drug store, I told my troubles to the clerk. He forthwith concocted a plot-and the dose. Mr. Drug Store Man said he'd put things into a bottle that wouldn't kill, but would be of such nature that the unfortunate wight who took a snifter would wish himself dead. The color was cocktail red, and the directions read that the patient was to take a dose every two hours. He also gave me a bottle that was the exact counterpart of the first, but empty, telling me to get it filled with cocktails. Two hours after starting work I went to a corner of the room and took a draught of the painkiller. Unperceived the foreman had followed me. He saw me take the drink and wanted to know if anything was wrong. 'Kidney complaint. Doctor said I had come to him just in time,' said I. 'My kidneys are bothering me, too. Do you mind me taking a little?' he said. 'Go ahead,' and I handed him the foolkiller. 'I'd rather die of kidney disease than take that stuff,' he said, and he was spitting every minute of the day for the next couple of weeks. Among the old warhorses of the union were Dennis Feehan, Frank Freckelton, Bill Johnston (ex-vice-president of the International Typographical Union) and 'Bucky' Halloran (foreman of the Argus jobroom). Then there were John Wright (of the Sunday Times), Al Bigley, 'Dutch' Fred (who died not so long ago in Chicago), John Kelly (dead in Detroit), Jim and George Walker (I could never tell them apart, but both being good fellows, it didn't make any difference which it was), 'Old Man' Rooker (foreman of the Argus, whose brother, Myron H., was the big man on the New York Tribune), and Jack Parr."

James Webster, who gave the above reminis cence to Brother Carroll, was born in London, England, in 1852, and learned his trade in that city. He came to Canada in 1871, and later to New York city. The time he was in Albany must have been during the years 1875 to 1877.

Another Providence printer, George F. Stackpole, deposited his card in No. 4 in March, 1889, and the present souvenir committee of the Providence Union would like any information concerning him that may be obtainable. It is stated that he died in Newark, N. J.

George B. Sullivan, who is a member of the present souvenir committee of Providence Union, worked for a short time in Albany in 1889, com. ing here in December, 1888. He came here with Daniel A. Scriver, who carried a Manchester (N. H.) card. Scriver is reported to be now in Fairmount, Ind. Members of the Providence committee would like to hear from him also.

The writer is now preparing a list of all members of the International Typographical Union who have deposited traveling cards with No. 4, and the unions they came from, since 1887, which, by the way, is as far back as the records we now

possess extend. What became of the previous record books of the union remains a mystery. Perhaps they are stowed away among the forgotten relics of some ex-member or officer of the union, and some day may come to light. This list of card members of the union, even since the year 1887, is a long one, and presents many oldtime favorites, now almost forgotten. It is my intention to have them in shape for the next yearbook, whenever it may be published.

Since the last issue of THE JOURNAL C. Edwin Graves, for many years employed at Weed-Parsons, and later at the Hamilton street branch of the J. B. Lyons Company, has retired from the printing business. Kind fortune has lately smiled upon him to the extent of bestowing a comfortable fortune upon his wife, and as "Ed" himself has a few hard-earned coins snugly invested, he thought it up to him to round out the remainder of his days in the pursuit of the pleasures of leisure.

Julius E. Hulser has gone back to his old home in New York. Mr. Hulser came to Albany some two years ago, and has been employed as a stone hand at the Hamilton street office of the J. B. Lyon Company. Mr. Hulser was a delegate, also, to the central federation of labor from No. 4, which position he resigned on his return to New York.

The interest taken by nearly all of our members in the monthly appearance of THE JOURNAL clearly demonstrates the wisdom of having it in the hands of every member. There are some, however, who claim they never look into it, and growl because they are forced to pay their little 60 cents a year for it. I am sure, for one, that I can't imagine a better investment of 60 cents of the amount we contribute yearly in behalf of our industrial welfare, than in THE TYPOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL. I would like to double it and get it twice a month, instead of once. It does more to consolidate and unify our interests throughout the length and breadth of our jurisdiction than all other agencies combined.

The April meeting of the union was quite well attended, as there was some interest in four or five amendments to the constitution offered at the preceding meeting by ex-President Sullivan. The gist of these amendments was to make it obligatory to refer all propositions for expenditures of money in sums exceeding $30, outside of routine expenses, to a referendum by chapels, and to require a three-fourths vote to carry them. All these amendments, although reported favorably upon by the constitutional committee, were defeated by a vote of two to one. The amendment to carry all proposals to compel the members to parade on Labor day to the referendum by chapels, and require a three-fourths vote thereof, was made a law. Hereafter, it may be safely prophesied, therefore, No. 4 will not be represented in any more Labor day parades if the proposition makes it obligatory on every member to parade or pay a fine.

There are a few copies of the souvenir of No. 4 yet left, which may be secured by sending 50 cents to the undersigned. Peter W. Fuller, an

old ex-president of No. 4, and now engaged in business in Newburgh, N. Y., lately writes: "Your handsome souvenir number of old No. 4 was duly received, and I assure you it was a great pleasure to me to recall old and almostforgotten names through its aid, for, you see, it is about twenty years since I have been in touch with the Albany boys, only occasionally getting a bit of news from some tourist." Get a copy be fore they are all gone.

The eight-hour committee of this union is getting busy. No. 4 will be found on the firing line all right when New Year's, 1906, dawns.

How many of our ex-delegates are going to Toronto? Don't let it all end in talk.

Next month (Wednesday, May 19) will be election. Be on hand. CHARLES H. WHITTEMORE.

ANENT "COUNTRY" PRINTERS.

Much has been printed in THE JOURNAL regarding the organization of the "country" printers, and for fear the interest will die out I beg to submit to the membership a practical plan. I believe that to thoroughly organize the printers in the small places, where there are not enough employed to secure a charter, we must first reorganize the International Typographical Union.

The typographical unions of the United States should be organized into state unions and in Canada into provincial unions, these state and provincial unions to be chartered by the International Typographical Union. The state and provincial unions could then charter the present local unions as branches. The officers of a state or provincial union would be a president, vice-president, secretary-treasurer and an executive committee. The state or provincial executive committee would adjust all difficulties arising in their jurisdiction, negotiate all scales, sign all agreements and have entire supervision of all matters pertaining to the craft in the state or province. The supreme authority of a state or provincial union should be vested in its collective membership and expressed through the initiative and referendum.

The president of a state or provincial union would devote all of his time to the work of the state or provincial organization, thus giving the International an organizer in each state and prov ince. Being a state or provincial union there would be no questions of jurisdiction.

State working cards could be used, and under this system a printer would not be compelled to secure a traveling card unless he left the state. Dues could be collected by the branches and forwarded to the state secretary-treasurer, retaining a sufficient sum for the ordinary expenses of a branch. The state union could pay a per capita tax to the International sufficient to maintain International headquarters and THE TYPOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL. Each state union would have its own organizing, current expense and defense funds. The percentage system of paying dues should be in operation in each state and province.

In small places, where there were not enough printers to secure a charter, they would be mem

bers of the state union, would pay dues on the percentage plan and be given the same protection as those members in the branch unions. Scales of wages and agreements covering these small places could be negotiated by the state officers.

A state union label could be used, thus permitting the use of the union label in the small places, which can not now be done without a union extending its jurisdiction. After a union's jurisdiction has been extended it is very frequently the case that the "country" employer can not pay the scale of wages of the union whose jurisdiction has been extended, and whose label can not be used without the scale being paid. I believe this prevents the organization of many small places.

State or provincial conventions would be held each year. Each state or province would be divided into districts, and delegates to the state or provincial "union meeting" elected to represent such districts, the state or provincial union to pay all expenses of delegates. This would give all sections representation at a state or provincial convention, and would also overcome the present complaints that small unions do not get proper representation in International affairs, for the reason that they are not financially able to send delegates to convention.

Each state or province would adopt laws for its guidance, which, however, would not in any way conflict with the International laws.

With the unions organized on the state or provincial plan our International officers would be relieved of much unnecessary work which now falls to their lot, as instead of having over 600 unions to look after they would only have to administer to the needs of the state and provincial unions.

The International president and the International secretary-treasurer, together with the presidents of the various state and provincial unions, would compose an International executive council, which would have supervisory control over all state and provincial unions. This council could meet annually, or oftener if necessary, for the purpose of considering reports from state and provincial unions, and for the consideration of all changes in International laws, and submit same to a referendum vote, and transact such other business as is now done at conventions, making the holding of international conventions unnecessary, which would be a great saving to local unions. The International executive council should meet at least sixty days prior to the state or provincial conventions (the latter conventions should all be held during the same month) and make such suggestions to the state and provincial unions as it deemed for the best interests of the craft in gen eral. The secretaries of the state and provincial unions should make statistical reports to the annual meeting of the International executive council.

With the International president and the presidents of state and provincial unions in convention, the conditions in the several states and provinces could be given intelligent consideration, and much good would undoubtedly come from these conferences.

I believe that such an organization as suggested