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Notice to Seventh District. The Executive Council has selected Mr. H. G. Martin (secretary-organizer of Chicago Typographical Union No. 16) to fill the position of organizer for the above-mentioned district made vacant by reason of Mr. Maas' resignation. Mr. Martin's address is room 1, 161 Washington St., Chicago, and all communications for the organizer of the Seventh District should be addressed to him.

As is well known to the craft, union and non-union, the International Typographical Union issues charters to electrotypers, and is conceded by all labor organizations to exercise control over that trade. For some years in New York the electrotypers have held aloof from our organization, and are now busying themselves in an endeavor to establish a national body with the idea of fomenting dissension in our ranks. While these people affect to believe the International Union is of no benefit to them and that printers are "sharks" who dominate it to the detriment of allied craftsmen, they are not slow to take advantage of our prestige and use our name when it suits their purpose. This is an unprincipled proceeding and, apart altogether from the fact that we should steadily work for a concentration of labor's forces, is sufficient to warrant every International Typographical Union man from withholding support and showing active hostility to the electrotypers' propaganda of disintegration. No compromise middle course can be pursued. The International reserves to itself the right to issue charters to electrotypers and any other body is outside the pale of legitimate tradesunionism. Members who have taken a

pledge to uphold the rules and regulations of subordinate unions, as well as those of the International, can not consistently and honestly do other than oppose the electrotypers' movement, which has for its present center Boston.

IT will be noted that in the official column record is made of issuing charters to the mailers of Kansas City, Mo., and printers of Alexandria, Va., and Nashua, N. H. There is every indication. that we are on the eve of a revival of business in our trade, and headquarters should be informed promptly of places in which any of our members think a union can be successfully maintained. Since writing the above, an application from Pittsfield, Mass., with eighteen signers, has been received from Organizer Wilkins. The charter will be issued at once.

AS THE officers are required to be in Colorado Springs four days previous to the convention opening, headquarters will be closed from and after Monday, October 5. Arrangements have been made with the postoffice authorities for forwarding all letters, etc., to the Springs. Every effort will be put forth to answer correspondence promptly, but the avoidance of delay is an impossibility and local officials need not feel alarmed if they do not receive receipts and acknowledgments as expeditiously as usual. Owing to the great distance between the convention city and Indianapolis the next JOURNAL will probably not contain the usual semimonthly financial statement, but it is hoped we will be able to have financial matters squared up to date in the issue November 1.

THE usually accurate and always speedy make-up of the JOURNAL sacrificed the first quality in order to enhance his reputation as a swift in the last issue and inserted Treasurer Dailey's report before it had been corrected. As is usual the error was not discovered until after the first side had been run off. With two exceptions the mistakes are trivial, and those that amount to anything are so ludicrous as to convince any reasonable mind of their being errors at first reading. The second item in Coffey & Shafer's bill reads: "10 lbs. butter, $8.64;" this equals 86 cents per pound, and it is hardly necessary to say Superintendent Clark has not inaugurated a system of furnishing such high-class dairy product to the inmates; the explanation is that the words just quoted constitute a doublet. The fourth and fifth items under

the side head of Shields-Morley Grocery Co. it is Mosley in our last issue-read

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3 qts. Vanilla extract, $6, 3 doz. lemons, $4," making the inmates consumers of lemons valued at 11 cents apiece. Instead of "3 doz. lemons, $4," the item should read "3 ditto, lemon, $4," which, as every one will see, means 3 quarts of lemon extract at $4. The JOURNAL regrets being compelled to make the correction, but consoles itself with the reflection that mistakes occur in the best of well-regulated families.

The Blue Label.

Michael Raphael of New York has been in Indiana for several weeks, working in the interest of the cigarmakers' blue label. He draws a truly deplorable pict

ure of the tenement house and child labor conditions in the east, and depicts in true colors the evil effects of smoking cigars coming from these pest-holes. These, with prison-made goods, give our friends of the cigarmakers' union serious trouble. One firm, especially, is mentioned as leading in spreading disease broadcast, that of Kerbs, Wertheim & Schiffer of New York. The brands on sale by this scab firm are the General Arthur, Round Trip, Bank Note, Arbi

trator, Dark Horse, Merchant, Turk's Head, Sandow, Pansy Bouquet, Sweet Repose, K. W. & S. Cuba's, Waitt & Bonds No. 1, Speckled Beauties, Rose's Gilt Edge, Sweet Marie, Minnesota Queen, Fauntleroy, Cameo, Reputation, Picador, Reception, Our Boys, La Tampa, Our Pledge, Franklin McVeagh's Diamond Crown. The safest way is to smoke none but blue label cigars.

DENVER TYPOGRAPHICAL UNION No. 49 has made elaborate arrangements for the entertainment for three days at Denver of all the visiting delegates after the business session at Colorado Springs is over. The program will consist of a ride over the "Famous Loop," together with a visit to the Smelters and "trolley rides" about the city. The delegates will thus be given an opportunity to see all the interesting points of the Queen City of the plains. For the evening, such amuse

ments suitable for the occasion will be provided. The reception committee has made arrangements with the management of the New St. James hotel for headquarters, a special rate of $2 per day has been obtained for this occasion.

THE friends of the Miehle Printing Press and Manufacturing Company will be gratified to learn that, though some legal complications arose early in the month, embarrassing the firm for a few hours, the manufacturing of their superb and unequaled presses is still going on. It may not be amiss to say at this point that the Miehle press is conceded by competitors to be the best product of the

kind in the world.

ONE of the many features of entertainment proposed by Colorado Springs Typographical Union for the entertainment of delegates is a trip to Cheyenne Canon on Sunday the 11th inst., immediately after noon. Cheyenne Canon is one of the most beautiful spots in Colorado, and all delegates should avail themselves of this opportunity to see the Seven Falls and enjoy a half day with the members of No. 82.

THE Canton (Ohio) Record will be produced by a union force ere this JOURNAL reaches its readers, and as is mentioned in our correspondence, the Hartford Post has come into the fold. The New York Mercury, the management of which started out with a flourish of trumpets to annihilate No. 6 and the allied crafts unions of Gotham, has gone to the journalistic graveyard. The bumptious manager probably understands now that the Typographical Union is as potent an influence in the metropolis as in the City of Destiny. He undertook to destroy Duluth union, but was compelled to capitulate, and is now making a hasty and ignominious retreat. from the center of printerdom. We presume some publishing company will engage the services of this alleged and selfstyled union smasher to manage its business, but the directorate should look up his record and judge his future possibilities by past failures.

DELEGATES who desire to see Denver should get tickets that read to Colorado Springs via C., R. I. & P. R'y to Denver, and from Denver to Colorado Springs via D. & R. G. R'y. Then if they desire to do so, they can go to Colorado Springs direct, or return from Colorado Springs direct, or by way of Denver. Be sure and get certificate so that you can get return ticket.

G. D. BACON, General Agent,
Room 10 Carew Bldg.,
Cincinnati, Ohio.

IF the government can control a mailbag and a postroad, why can it not control a telegraph wire and a telegraph pole? There is not a single individual today that will dare offer an objection to this regulation of communication that is not interested in a telegraph or press monopoly, or is paid for his efforts of resistance to the reform. Just test one and

see.

ADVERTISING is the dynamo of traffic. But see that the power is properly transmitted.

Correction of a Misstatement.

I have noticed in recent issues of different trade publications and railroad circulars articles that convey the impression that Typographical Union No. 8 will entertain all delegates who may stop in St. Louis on their way to the International Typographical Union convention. Everybody knows St. Louis's reputation for hospitality, and no doubt all members of our craft stopping here on their way to Colorado Springs will be properly entertertained, but I desire to have it understood that No. 8 has taken no action whatsoever in the matter.

J. J. EARLY, Sec'y No. 8.

St. Louis, Mo.

Heinz Under Censure.

By a circular issued from the headquarters of the American Flint Glassworkers' Union at Alton, Ill., affiliated with the American Federation of Labor, it is announced that the Heinz Pickling Company of Pittsburg has declared war upon union labor, and organized labor generally is requested to refrain from handling the goods of that firm. All of Heinz's goods have the "Keystone" trade-mark stamped upon them. Look

out for the Keystone.

TRADE journal advertisers should study the methods of patent medicine men. Their main capital is advertising, and they must do it right or fail.

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In Memoriam.

The following is the report of the committee appointed by the Marshall & Bruce Co. chapel, Nashville, Tenn., to draft resolutions in regard to the death of W. O. Parker:

Whereas, It has been decreed by an all-wise Providence, to which we bow in humble submission, that our honored friend and fellowworkman, W. O. Parker, should be removed from our midst, and

Whereas, We desire to express the high esteem in which he was held; therefore, be it

Resolved, That in the death of W. O. Parker this chapel has lost one of its most honored and respected members, an industrious workman, and one who labored assiduously for the advancement of his co-laborers; that we deeply deplore his taking away, and tender to his bereaved family our sincere condolence in their sore affliction.

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be furnished the family of the deceased; that they be spread upon the minutes of the chapel, and that a copy be furnished THE TYPOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL for publication.

God calls our loved ones, but we lose not wholly
What He has given.

They live on earth in thought and deed, as truly
As in His heaven.

ED W. REED, Chairman,

W. B. ATCHISON,

J. M. HUSSEY.

Boston Mailers' Union No. 1.

The following resolutions were adopted on the death of Thomas J. Fox, at a meeting held at 53 Hanover street, Boston, on September 2, 1896:

Whereas, Almighty God has taken from our midst our esteemed fellow-member, Thomas J. Fox; therefore, be it

Resolved, That we, the members of Boston Mailers' Union No. 1, while bowing to the will of our Heavenly Father, yet sincerely regret the passing away of our esteemed brother, and we extend to his sorrowing relatives our sincere sympathy, and we recognize in his death the loss of a faithful union man; also

Resolved, That the charter of the union be draped for thirty days in respect to the memory of the deceased, and a copy of these resolutions be sent to his relatives, spread upon the records and a copy sent to THE TYPOGRAPHICAL JOURWILLIAM G. HARBER, Pres. ROBERT T. ALLEN, Sec'y.

NAL.

CONCENTRATE your advertising and make it pointed.

Attention, Secretaries.

The following unions have not filed quarterly reports for the three months ended July 31, 1896. These reports were due not later than August 15, and it is urged that those unions which are delinquent comply with the provisions of section 63 immediately:

4, 6, 7, 9, 13, 15, 16, 19, 28, 31, 33, 34, 37, 40, 48, 49, 51, 54, 55, 61, 65, 69, 71, 73, 74, 79, 87, 90, 94, 96, 98, 101, 106, 115, 122, 124, 125, 126, 127, 133, 134, 139, 140, 141, 147, 149, 151, 157, 161, 171, 172, 179, 185, 187, 189, 192, 191, 198, 207, 209, 210, 211, 214, 215, 216, 217, 224, 233, 234, 240, 241, 244, 247, 252, 253, 257, 261, 262, 264, 270, 271, 274, 275, 278, 281, 282, 283, 289, 290, 292, 295, 303, 307, 309, 310, 311, 315, 318, 320, 322, 324, 325, 328, 330. Stereotypers and Electrotypers, 1, 3, 7, 9, 13, 14, 15, 17, 18, 20, 21, 24. Mailers, 1, 4, 5, 6. Newspaper Writers, 2.

Complimenting the Home.

The following action was lately taken by Colorado Springs Typographical Union No. 82:

Whereas, It appears to the members of this union that the business affairs and conduct of the Union Printers' Home are in capable hands; and

Whereas, It is with pleasure we note the efforts being made to beautify the grounds and surroundings of the Home; therefore, be it

Resolved, That Colorado Springs Typographical Union No. 82 heartily indorses the administration of Mr. C. E. Clark as superintendent of the Home.

Resolved, That these resolutions be forwarded to THE TYPOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL for publication.

We Don't Patronize.

Union workingmen and workingwomen and sympathizers with labor have refused to purchase articles produced by the following firms:

Buxton & Skinner, Stationery Co., St. Louis and Kansas City, Mo.

The Terre Haute Gazette.
The Arena.

The Los Angeles, Cal., Times.

New Jersey Gazette, Camden, N. J.
Freie Presse, Chicago, Ill.

St. Louis Brewers' Association, Lager Beer.
American Biscuit Co.'s Biscuits.
School Seat Co., Furniture, Grand Rapids.
Yocum Bros., Cigars, Reading, Pa.
Boston Pilot, Boston Republic.
Hamilton-Brown Shoe Co., St. Louis.
Daube, Cohen & Co., Clothing, Chicago.
Mesker Bros., St. Louis.

Clement, Bane & Co., Clothiers, Chicago.
United States Baking Co.

Rochester Clothier's Exchange.

Royal Mantel and Furniture Co., Rockford, Ill. Imperial Mill Co., Duluth, Minn.

Jos. Biefield and Siegel & Bros., Clothiers, Chi

cago, Ill.

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