resent No. 324 at the eight-hour convention to be held at Oshkosh on April 30, and as Mr. Cooney is secretary of the city baseball league and manager of one of the teams, and from the fact that their season will open on the 29th, W. A. Hall was elected as alternate.

Business generally seems to be very good here, as there is not an idle printer in the city-not even a sub.

Secretary F. A. Parker is at present the only candidate in the field for delegate to the Toronto meeting, and there is not much doubt but what he will get the plum. W. A. HALL.

DENVER UNION EXPRESSES ITSELF.

At the meeting of Denver Union No. 49 held Sunday, April 2, the following resolutions were adopted, and the secretary was instructed to forward them to THE JOURNAL with the request that they be published:

Whereas, The controversy between the officers in charge of the Philadelphia fight and the execu tive council of the International Typographical Union has come to be a disgrace to the typographical union, in that it has resulted in much public criticism and recrimination, none of which can be beneficial to the organization, which is not interested in the political aspirations of any of its members; therefore

Resolved, That Denver Typographical Union No. 49 does hereby express its unqualified disapproval of the course pursued by those in charge of the affairs of Philadelphia Typographical Union in consenting to such publications as have come from that city, believing that such public criticism can only result in fostering a belief on the part of the opponents of the eight-hour program of the International Typographical Union that the organization is rent by internal dissensions; fur

ther

Resolved, That we believe that the merits of this controversy should be thoroughly inquired into by the coming convention of the International Typographical Union, and pending such convention we call upon all sister unions to withhold action upon this subject, believing that the convention will handle the matter with justice to all concerned and without regard to the political welfare of any aspirant for International Typographical Union office; further

Resolved, That these resolutions be forwarded to THE TYPOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL for publication. WILLIAM TANNER, Recording Secretary.

NEW CASTLE, PA.

Some delegate enthusiasm is arising. One of the most prominent names so far mentioned is R. A. Kingsbury, of the Warnock-Brindle Company. The idea of a "label house," as mentioned in THE JOURNAL, seems rather amusing, yet why shouldn't the union carpenter have the same privilege as other craftsmen in putting a label on his work?

A committee from the trades and labor assembly appeared before a recent meeting of New Castle Typographical Union, for the purpose of attempting to bring about some reconciliation in the differences of the two bodies. The union could not see it consistent to take action, and the breach apparently remains about as wide as ever.

New Castle is distinctively an eight-hour town.

It is doubtful whether cities of its size, or greater, can produce better organization (as well as harmony between employe and employer), or more local unions enjoying the eight-hour workday. To this can be ascribed largely the early success of No. 270 in securing the eight-hour day.

Apparently there is something wrong somewhere when it requires a state law to make not over ten hours a legal day's work. The following telegraph dispatch comes from Harrisburg:

HARRISBURG, PA., April 9. The hopes of the Pennsylvania child labor association to improve the condition of the women and children in the factories and workshops in this state are almost certain to be realized within thirty days. A bill having this for its purpose has been passed by the senate and will be taken up for third reading and final passage tomorrow in the house of representatives.

The bill has been amended to make ten hours a legal day's work, to satisfy the opposition, and there no longer seems to be any doubt of its passage. It was drafted by the state factory department with the approval of Governor Pennypacker, who is almost sure to sign it. The bill raises the age limit from 13 to 14 years, and makes a complete change in the present system of state factory inspection. E. S. MILLS.

VANCOUVER, B. C.

With a large percentage of our membership constituted of "homesteaders," and a seven-and-ahalf-hour day ($22 day; $24 night), there is mighty poor picking for transient subs. There isn't enough work given out to keep a canary alive. So, ye sojourners from the Lewis and Clark Exposition at Portland, take note!

Jobbing has been very brisk all spring, but is slackening now. Evans & Hastings, Clark & Stuart, Thompson Bros., and the News-Ad cop most of the trade, and employ most of the jobmen, while there are several one-man offices throughout the city.

The Western Clarion, published in "the interests of the working class alone," has been revived and invigorated, after a suspension of some months, in a career of some three years. The publishers bought the cylinder press, a monoline, and other portions of the defunct Ledger, which insures the Clarion's existence from this date. Editor Kingsley is a thorough Marxian student, and presents the scientific conception of socialism in a manner that he who runs may read. The Clarion is now the only labor paper in Western Canada, west of Winnipeg, and enjoys a growing circulation of over 2,000.

No. 226 has re-affiliated with the Dominion Trades Congress.

A woman's auxiliary for Vancouver! A committee has been elected, and reports "progress." B. P. PETTIPIECE.

THE latest report of the labor department of the London (England) board of trade, just issued, shows that the accumulated funds of 100 principal British trades unions amount to $22,750,000. This sum represents about $20 for each member of the unions included in the 100 selected. The total number of members of all unions in Great Britain is nearly 2,000,000.-Ex.

WORCESTER, MASS.

In the last few months two new firms, one a grocery store, and the other a gents' furnishing goods store, have started business in this city and are doing their utmost to cater to organized labor for their patronage. The former is a very large concern, employing many people, and engage in their bakery department none but union help, and as there was no clerk's union in this city they requested the central labor union to send the or. ganizer for the purpose of organizing the clerks in their store. They have also adopted the use of the label on their printing. The other store makes a specialty of handling only union-made goods, and advertise them as such. The question is, Are these stores receiving proper support from organized labor? Several similar efforts, I am informed, have been made in the past, but proved to be failures. There are always those, who, whether through prejudice, or maybe lack of the proper spirit, that unfortunately do not take these matters in the right light, and cause the old condition of things to exist. One man last week, whom I talked with, said the concerns were adopting these measures as a matter of advertising, and that as soon as their business was built up, they would ignore the unions, and that he was sure it wasn't done with a spirit of unionism. Can we expect a merchant to be possessed of a spirit of unionism? Do we care an iota about that? What we are looking for is recognition. And to use our label and hire union help is a sufficient argument for us to give them and all other concerns doing likewise our, undivided attention and patronage.

It is the consensus of opinion that in nearly every case the officers elected last January will be re-elected. The names of Messrs. Saltus and Duggan are the only ones that have thus far been mentioned as probable candidates for delegates. The March meeting was one of the largest and most enthusiastic held in some time.

Business is fair.

Our membership is constantly growing, through the efforts of the officers, who have begun to do some tall hustling in that direction, believing that the eight-hour day can become a reality only through having a complete organization. Four new members were elected, and four applications were received at the March meeting.

FREEMAN M. SALTUS.

PUEBLO, COLO.

The usual "spring fever of unrest" is in evidence, and arrivals and departures are far more

numerous.

"The concern of one is the concern of all." Therefore No. 175, while having enjoyed the eight-hour day in all departments for many months, is not unmindful of its duty in the present effort to successfully inaugurate the typographical universal eight-hour day, and on last Sunday, April 16, held its first "special eight-hour day meeting." [An account of the Pueblo meeting will be found in the Note and Comment.-Ed.]

The Pueblo delegate to the recent typothetæ convention at Kansas City "marched up the hill

and down again," and is once more nustling for business on the eight-hour basis.

The woman's auxiliary (God bless 'em) is mak ing arrangements to entertain all members of No. 175 at a ball, to be given on April 26, at K. of P. hall. J. D. GAVITT.

ST. JOSEPH, MO.

No. 40 has lost two members by death during the last month-L. A. Hamlin, aged twenty-two, who died at the Home April 8, and J. P. Wallace, aged 61, who died here April 2.

The label committee has been busy with merchants during the last two months, and as a result there is a greatly increased demand for the union label on printing. Persistent effort along this line from now until January 1, 1906, will prove a potent factor in the granting of the eighthour day.

No. 40 will give a ball on the night of May 13. The affair promises to be a big success.

St. Joseph will hold a conference on the eighthour day May 14. Omaha, Des Moines, Lincoln, Atchison, Leavenworth, Kansas City, Nebraska City and other towns have been asked to send delegations on that date. The meeting will be held at Lake Contrary, a pleasure resort three miles south of the city. Prominent speakers will make addresses. CHARLES RHODE.

NASHVILLE, TENN.

At the April meeting of the union it was decided to send two delegates to the Toronto convention, and Messrs. Sullivan, Caffery, Alley and Jordan are the candidates so far announced for the honor.

If the Colorado Springs Typographical Union could induce President Roosevelt to visit the Union Printers' Home at the conclusion of his hunting expedition near that city, it would be a practical, convincing demonstration of what the "closed shop" means to the working people of the country and those who depend on them for sustenance. It will also prove to the president that the "closed shop" can accomplish humane ends which are absolutely out of reach under the "open shop" system.

We Want a Printer.-When we say a printer we mean an all-round man for a country print shop, and not a botch who spends one-half of his time belly-aching on his boarding house and everything in general, and shirking the other half; don't need any hobo to criticize and boss. We want an honest man to do honest work for honest pay. While we do not expect to get a Sunday-school teacher we won't have a "boozer." We propose to drink all the licker that's absorbed round this shop. If you want a job under these conditions, and can fill the bill, say so. Don't come to tell us what the union requires; this is not a union town and the union hasn't a d-n cent invested in the business.-Claiborne Progress, Tazewell, Tenn.

This must be one of Parry's great "victories" in the fight for the "open shop." These be bloodcongealing conditions.

Millard F. Campbell, aged forty-nine years, a member of No. 20 for thirty-odd years, passed into the great beyond on the morning of April 12, 1905.

He had held almost every office within the gift of the local union, and was a delegate to the Buffalo International Typographical Union convention, where the late William Aimison was elected the second time as International president. Mr. Campbell is survived by his wife and five children.

The Tennessee legislature has adjourned. The enactments of most interest to the working people are: To make 10 per cent of all salaries of $40 and under subject to garnishment; to give employes a lien on the stocks of employers; to provide for registration and protection of labels and trademarks; to prohibit the giving or selling of cigarettes to minors; to make it more difficult for "loan sharks" to do business; to provide for the inspection of bakeries; to require retail mercantile establishments to provide seats for female employes; establishing a juvenile court (designed to keep children out of prison). The anti-boycott bill was passed in the senate, but the alert labor representatives prevented it from coming to a vote in the house. This law was about the same as the anti-boycott law now existing in Alabama, and its defeat is most gratifying.

The union will hereafter refuse the use of the label to small offices wherein our members work without the current working card. Good idea! Not drastic, but effective. B. A. RATTERree.

NEWARK, N. J.

There is a great deal of enthusiasm here for the eight-hour movement, and with an energetic committee in charge, we can't see anything but a successful termination. No. 103 has never as yet been beaten, and at this date nothing appears that would seem to indicate other than victory. Let us all get in line with the movement and enable the eighthour committee to turn out a first-class job.

The usual contests for offices have developed and about thirty names appear on the ticket. President Ashton is seeking re-election and has as an opponent F. W. Lampe. John H. Daley and Ed Vreeland are candidates for financial secretary. There is a merry scramble for the privilege of representing the local body at the state federation of labor, and the candidates who will fight it out are Messrs. Dobbins, Gottlob, Deegan, Augenstein, D. Lynch, McHugh, Hackett and Armstrong. Messrs. Throssell and Garrison are the candidates for International Typographical Union delegates, with Tom Ringrose and Louis Gebhardt as alternates.

It is a well-known fact that for a month or so solicitors have approached business men here for advertisements for a proposed morning newspaper. W. R. Hearst's name is heard in connection with the project, but those in a position to know say that local capital is back of the proposition.

Newark Union lost one of its old and faithful members on April 16, in the death of George C. Skeen, a proofreader on the News. Mr. Skeen had a wide circle of friends in the city and had, on several occasions, been nominated by the democratic party for office. Mr. Skeen learned the printing trade in Wisconsin, but had been a res

ident of the east for about twenty years. The Masonic fraternity conducted the funeral services.

The woman's auxiliary will hold a whist and euchre in May. The auxiliary has received an invitation to form a branch at Elizabeth.

James M. Seymour, thrice mayor of Newark and an honorary member of No. 103, died a short time ago. Mr. Seymour was a stanch advocate of the workingman's rights, and was held in high esteem by all. For the past six or seven years it had been his custom to review the Labor day parade from the city hall, holding a parasol or whatever distinguishing mark No. 103 had adopted as its emblem for that day.

The monotype has made its appearance in Newark at the Plum chapel. The scale for linotype operators will prevail for the new venture. The Baker plant installed two new Mergenthalers during the past month. Jake Bury, late of the Whitehead & Hoag chapel, is operating one of the late arrivals. E. D. BALENTINE.

JERSEY CITY, N. J.

A printing pressmen's union has been formed in this city and is beginning to reap the benefits of organization.

Efforts are being made by the boss printers to form a master printers' association, with the object of doing away with price cutting, which has been very prevalent in this city for some time past, to the detriment of the employer and em ploye alike. In this the executive committee of No. 94 is furnishing every assistance.

No. 94 is going to number its cards-"allee samee" New York and other big cities. Walter Smith, Edward Wilkins, Thomas Brady and Alex Collins will have to fight it out for No. 1, as they are the oldest members of No. 94, and all of the same date. Several charter members are still connected with No. 94, but their cards have not been continuous, other cities having claimed their at tention in the interim, and as a result, they will likely be placed farther down the list.

No. 94 was sixteen years old last month. Many trials and tribulations have been encountered in that time, but now it is progressing, and never be fore in its history has it been as healthy, both financially and numerically, as well as in its efforts to keep up the good work.

Membership, 123; in bad standing, 16. Toronto and eight hours-most important topics of the day. Success to both.

Stick to the executive board, brothers.

F. N. CORNELL.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLA.

At our April meeting it was decided that the expense of being represented at Toronto would be too great, as we will very likely need all our money January 1. Delegatorial aspirations went to the bottom with a dull, sickening thud.

There are only five candidates for president on the ticket this time.

Several of our oldtimers have drifted back recently, among them O. C. Soots and "Beau Brummel" Brooks; the latter has acquired an interest

in a thriving country paper near here, and expects to settle down.

Work has been very good here this spring, and subs scarce, but several have dropped in lately, and there are plenty at present.

The rebate system is working beautifully, as attested by the large attendance at the April meeting.

The new city administration discharged one of our oldtime members, H. G. Jennings, as desk sergeant at police headquarters, and put on another printer, J. M. Gaston. Printers in this part of the world can't keep away from the police station.

The youngsters in our jurisdiction are getting in line. Four applications for two-thirds membership were read at our last meeting. W. H. MARTIN.

HOLYOKE, MASS.

A committee was appointed at our last meeting to see if it was practicable for this union to send a delegate to Toronto. It does not seem at all likely that we will be represented at this convention.

With vigor and general participation the wellattended central labor union meeting Sunday afternoon in French Monument building discussed the "overtime bill" and its treatment by the senate, the course of Senator H. P. Moseley receiv ing particular criticism. It was argued that the senator's attitude was inimical to organized labor and the interests of the workingman generally, and the secretary was directed to communicate immediately with Mr. Moseley and request change in views relative to labor legislation. Other local legislators received attention, also; not all adversely, however.

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There will be a local Labor day parade but no field-day this year, not a park being available for this purpose.

The printers have a representative on a number of committees of the central labor union. The delegates from No. 253 to the central labor union are doing well as regards attendance.

The April JOURNAL was certainly a good one, and the amount of matter in regard to the label ought to bear some fruit, especially among those who have hitherto failed to appreciate its value. The label is certainly a power in the betterment of the condition of all trades, and the members of our trade should not forget that, in return for the demand others make for our label, we should be equally zealous in demanding and Insisting that the various goods we buy bear the label of the respective organizations. E. S. ALDEN.

STATE OF TRADE.

Evansville, Ind.-Business is good; machines are overrun with work.

Louisville, Ky.-All hand men are warned to keep away from Louisville. Lots of idle men here now. Machine work fairly good.

New Orleans, La.-Business good. Ample help

on hand to supply the demand.

Pensacola, Fla.--Trade here very dull.

Traverse City, Mich.-Business good.

In Memoriam

WILLIAM HAMILTON.

At the April meeting of Indianapolis Union No. I the following resolutions were adopted by a rising vote:

Whereas, Death has removed from among us our friend and fellow worker, William Hamilton, a tried and true union man, who has always stood steadfast by the principles of our organization and who was ever ready to extend a helping hand to a brother in distress; and

Whereas, We feel that his place in our ranks will be hard to fill and that his example will always live in our memories; be it

Resolved, That this union extends its sincerest sympathy to the family of our late brother and assures them that we share in their grief for the departed husband and father; and, be it further

Resolved, That as a mark of respect, the charter of this union shall be draped for thirty days and a copy of these resolutions be furnished the family and a copy published in THE TYPOGRAPHICAL JOUR

NAL.

0. S. MILLER.

At the last meeting of the ex-delegates' association of Columbia Typographical Union No. 101, the following resolutions were adopted:

'Whereas, The hand of death has removed from our midst our esteemed member, Ozias S. Miller, of the ex-delegates' association of Columbia Typographical Union No. 101, of Washington, D. C.; and

Whereas, The life of our deceased member was replete with many acts of unobtrusive love and kindness to his family and friends, full of devotion to those most dear to him, patriotic in his following his country's flag, and, as a craftsman, true to the cause of unionism; therefore, be it

Resolved, That the ex-delegates' association expresses its sincere sorrow at the death of Ozias S. Miller, which occurred in Washington, March 28, 1905, and tenders its heartfelt sympathy to his bereaved relatives and sorrowing friends in the loss of one so devoted to loved ones and steadfast in his friendship; be it further

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be furnished the relatives of the deceased; that they be spread upon the minutes of the association, and a copy be furnished THE TYPOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL.

WILLIAM RALPH ALLEGRE.

The members of the Journal of Commerce and Commercial Bulletin chapel of Typographical Union No. 6 met on January 17, 1905, for the purpose of taking action to honor the memory of their respected associate, William Ralph Allegre, who died on the morning of that day.

Mr. Allegre was a whole-souled, genial gentleman of the old school, who, by his courtesy, neverfailing stock of good nature and willingness on all occasions to help the distressed, won the affection and good will of all with whom he came in contact, and his untimely taking away has caused the most poignant regret to all his associates, many of whom had labored side by side with him for more than a quarter of a century.

HARRY W. KING.

Minneapolis Union No. 42 passed the following resolutions on the death of Harry W. King:

Whereas, The all-wise God has seen fit to remove from us our fellow craftsman and a beloved husband and father, Harry W. King;

Whereas, We the officers and members of Typo

graphical Union No. 42, desiring to record our feelings of respect and esteem for our friend and coworker; therefore, be it

Resolved, That in this, the darkest hour of sorrow, we extend our heartfelt sympathy to the family in their great bereavement, and commend them to the ever watchful Father who shares the sorrow and makes light the burden of those in grief bowed down.

Resolved, That these resolutions be sent to the family and a copy spread upon our minutes and a copy sent to THE TYPOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL.

PATRICK J. M’HUGH.

The following resolutions were adopted at a special meeting of the Pioneer Press job chapel of St. Paul Union No. 30:

Whereas, The Supreme Ruler, in His infinite wisdom, has removed from our midst our friend and fellow workman, Patrick J. McHugh; and

Whereas, It is just that we should hold in grateful remembrance the many admirable traits he possessed, and cherish the manly principles he upheld during his life in all his intercourse with his fellow craftsmen; and

Whereas, He was called away whilst still in manhood's prime, with prospect of many years of usefulness; therefore, be it

Resolved, That, as a mark of respect, these resolutions be spread upon the record book of this chapel, and a copy be posted in the chapel for thirty days, and copies be sent to his family, and to THE TYPOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL for publication.

HENRY AYCOCK.

Henry Aycock, one of the best known members of Fort Worth (Tex.) Union No. 198, died on April 13. Mr. Aycock had been a member of the union for eighteen years and was well known throughout the south. He leaves a widow and one son. Fort Worth Union had charge of the funeral services, and the deceased was buried in the local union cemetery lot.

WILLIAM J. DORNAN.

At its regular meeting, held February 18, 1905, Philadelphia Typographical Union No. 2 adopted the following resolution:

Whereas, The Almighty has removed from our midst William J. Dornan, so well known to us for many years as one of our members and later as an employer, we deem it proper to do reverence to the memory of the deceased and to extol as worthy of emulation his nobility of character and strict integrity throughout a long and well-spent life.

We shall remember him as a man of generous and noble impulses, an honored citizen and a consistent gentleman.

We tender our deep sympathy to his sorrowing family in their bereavement, feeling that, although we have lost a good friend, our loss is his eternal gain.

JAMES M. SEYMOUR.

The following resolutions were adopted at the regular meeting of Newark Typographical Union No. 103 on Monday, April 17:

Whereas, Newark Typographical Union No. 103 has learned with profound regret of the death of one of its most esteemed honorary members, the late James M. Seymour, ex-mayor of the city of Newark; and

Whereas, Mr. Seymour was always a consistent friend of organized labor, a man of generous impulses, and a citizen whose many fine qualities were worthy of emulation, we feel that the community at large and Newark Typographical Union

in particular have lost a true friend; therefore, be it

Resolved, That this union extend to the bereaved family its sincere sympathy, and may He who doeth all things well comfort and sustain them in their sorrow; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes, that they be published in the newspapers of the city and THE TYPOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL, and, as a further mark of respect, that the charter of this union be draped for a period of thirty days.

WILLIAM J. LAING.

At the meeting of Valley City Typographical Union No. 50, of which deceased was a member for a number of years, the following resolutions were adopted:

Whereas, The Father who doeth all things well has seen fit to call from life and its duties our brother worker and former member, William J. Laing, whose death occurred April 1, 1905; be it

Resolved, That this union greatly deplores his demise, and that his loyal spirit and fidelity to our principles shall be held in loving remembrance by this union; also

Resolved, That this union extends its heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved relatives of our deceased brother; be it further

Resolved, That these resolutions be published in the press of the city and in THE TYPOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL..

GEORGE C. SKEEN.

The following resolutions were adopted by Newark Typographical Union No. 103 at its regular meeting Monday, April 17, 1905:

Whereas, In the death of George C. Skeen, Typographical Union No. 103 has sustained the loss of a member who, in the course of a long service with the organization, had ever been a con sistent supporter of the principles of unionism, and by his genial and kindly disposition had endeared himself to his fellow workers; therefore, be it

Resolved, That this union extend to the bereaved family its sincere sympathy, firm in the belief that an all-merciful Father will sustain and comfort them; and, be it further

Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of this union; that they be published in the newspapers of the city, in THE TYPOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL, and that the charter of this union be draped for a period of thirty days.

JOLLY HURTT, JR.

Sedalia (Mo.) Union No. 206 expresses its sympathy with their fellow workman, J. P. Hurtt, on the loss of his son, in the following resolutions:

Whereas, Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, has seen fit to call from among us, while yet in the bud of innocent childhood and the sunshine and joy of a happy home, Jolly Hurtt, jr., the beloved son of our brother and fellow workman, J. P. Hurtt; therefore, be it

Resolved, That the members of this union tender, and do hereby tender, their heartfelt sympathy and condolence to the bereaved parents in their irreparable loss; and, be it further

Resolved, That, as a mark of respect, our charter be draped in mourning for a period of thirty days; and,

Resolved, further, That a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to the sorrowing parents, as a token of our esteem; that a copy be spread upon the minutes of this union, and that a copy also be forwarded to THE TYPOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL for publication.