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umes for the condition of affairs, socially and printorially:

The banquet of Adrian Typographical Union last night was one of the pleasantest events of the year in the local business community. It was more than that; it was an auspicious event, which indicates healthy industrial conditions at the present time, and augurs well for the future. Adrian Union is notable not only for maintaining the best principles of unionism, but in avoiding the mistakes and pitfalls that have brought so much trouble in other places at various times. Adrian Union has realized the best aims of unionism. It has a perfect record for twenty-two years as a member of the International organization, which in itself is highly creditable to the members. But it has an equally good record in its relations with the employers and the public. Reason, fairness and just dealings have been shown to a marked degree both on the side of the union and the employers, with the result that the printing trade has never seen a serious disturbance and has always been carried on with efficiency and good will. The effect of such pleasant social gatherings of employers and employes and their families can not fail to promote good feeling and loyalty to their common interest. As far as the printing trade is concerned, Adrian is entitled to be classed as a model town in regard to its industrial condition, and nothing but blundering or perversity can ever impair this desirable condition.

Due thanks were heartily tendered the committee, consisting of J. L. Shober, E. Loomis, Carl Hickok, A. A. Wooten, Roy Carman and W. A. Taylor.

Under the energetic campaign of the label committee the fruits of its efforts are yielding a hundredfold, the latest acquisition being the Michigan Patron, which has a circulation of 11,000 copies. This paper, bearing the label, goes to that class of people who are just waking up to the fact that unionism has become a permanent fixture in the world's progress.

No. 166 is certainly to be congratulated on the splendid showing she made during the eight-hour campaign. At the present writing there are four job shops and two daily papers here under the jurisdiction of the International Typographical Union. This leaves but one "free and independent" concern, which employs a woman and a boy. W. A. TAYLOR.

SCHENECTADY, N. Y.

The label committee of No. 167 is hot after the non-union printing firm of Robson & Adee, which conducts a book store in this city and runs a "scab" printshop in Saratoga. The firm has just been given the contract for the printing of a sixtypage illustrated souvenir book for the German Staats Verband, which holds its annual state convention in this city May 30 to June 1. As Robson & Adee have promised to have the label on the book, our label committee is very much interested to know where they will get the emblem. All union offices throughout the state are hereby warned against this unfair concern, which will try to smuggle a portion of the printing into some fair office in order to have the label appear on the book.

A motion to send a delegate to the St. Joe convention was voted down at our last meeting.

Another smoker is to be given by our union in

the near future, arrangements for which are under way.

The Schenectady Leader, our official organ, is now in its new home, corner of Center and State streets, where an up-to-date printing plant has been installed. As will be remembered, the Leader was among the many business houses which went up in smoke when the Central Arcade was detroyed by fire last February. The Leader, however, appeared every week, the Krenzberger printing plant coming to the rescue and offering the publisher a home until new quarters could be found.

Dennis Mahar, linotype operator, is in possession of an elegant black thorn cane which was cut in Ireland and was presented to him by his friend, William Mullen. The cane is a fine specimen of its kind and is much appreciated by its owner.

Mrs. John Horstman, wife of our esteemed brother member, John Horstman, was claimed by death on April 13. The husband has the sympathy of the members of No. 167.

The Schenectady Labor Temple Association has given out the following report: Receipts, $3.557.17; disbursements, $74.30, leaving a balance of $3,482.87. L. J. HUMPF.

ELIZABETH, N. J.

The first annual smoker given by No. 150 was a rousing success and a large crowd of visiting and local printers and friends were present. The affair was held in "Chief" Nat Astfok's emporium, and the committee furnished a bill of entertainment that was second to none, which kept the large crowd in a joyous mood until a late hour. Harry Shank's "Yiddisher" buck dance scored the hit of the evening. He did some clever and funny stunts that pleased the crowd and was showered with applause. Miss Anna Reed, the "sweet singer from Virginia," also scored a hit. Barron and Blanch kept all in an uproar with their slam-bang comedy act. F. E. Williamson rendered several selections on the piano, and also accompanied the singers. The Clark brothers, of Long Island, presented a musical act that "brought home the bacon." "Billy" Johnson won applause with his monologue and up-to-date songs. Louis Pizer sang "If Wifey Wants to Dream" and gave all a good laugh. Joseph Byrnes sang that old favorite entitled "The Wearin' o' the Green" and brought down the house. Other selections were rendered by "Billy" Cavanaugh, "Mike" Kantrowitz, Bertram Smith and Eddie Bohm. Members of the art preservative were present from Newark, Orange, Bayonne, Jersey City, Brooklyn, New York city, Staten Island and Yonkers, N. Y. Refreshments were served by the "Chief" and all were satisfied they had the "time of their lives."

It is not definitely known just yet as to whether No. 150 will send a delegate to St. Joe or not, but we'll send one next year or bust. John P. O'Donnell is the only candidate in the field so far.

A donation of $10 was made by No. 150 to the American Federation of Labor defense fund. The allied printing trades council will furnish

labels free of charge hereafter to offices requiring them, as this has appealed to the organization as a good "booster plan."

The label committee is after the managers of the two theaters here, relative to having the label appear on their programs, and before many moons have passed we expect to see the "little fellow" appear just as bold as ever.

Organizer Dardes, of the Union County Central Labor Union, was granted the privilege of the floor at the April meeting, spoke along the lines of organizing a woman's label league, and was roundly cheered by the members.

Will James Cotton correspond with Mrs. Tucker, of 1131 East Jersey street, as important mail awaits him there?

The Daily Journal published quite an interesting article recently regarding the Union Printers Home, together with an illustration of the building, and lauded it as being the finest institution of its kind in existence. WILLIAM MARTIN.

In Memoriam

EDWARD CLARK.

It was with feelings of profound and universal regret that the many friends of Edward Clark learned of his death. At the regular quitting time on the evening of March 4 he left the office of George D. Barnard & Co., where he was employed for many years as proofreader, in his usual apparent health and spirits. He died that same evening at 11:30, very suddenly and unexpectedly, at his boarding house, 4361 Laclede avenue.

Before engaging with Barnard he had been proofreader for a number of years with the Levison & Blythe Stationery Company. He was generally referred to affectionately as "the professor."

The funeral was held on Sunday, March 7, from the undertaking parlors at 2714 Olive street. Although the regular union meeting was held at the

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OTTAWA, KAN.

When election time comes around No. 408 is going to have some voting contests. Out of a membership of sixteen nearly every one is a candidate for something. Three nominations for president, two for vice-president, four for delegate, and other offices in proportion, ought to bring forth some excitement. Including delegate and alternate, executive and label committees, there are offices enough to give each member a place at the pie counter. Candidates for delegate are: Fred Sailors, president of No. 408; H. M. Craig, hustler for the label; Will Keinzle, another hustler for the label, and S. B. Mills, who, it will be remembered, put "Ottawa, Kan.," on the typographical map at the Hot Springs convention. Any one of these will deliver the goods.

Two old-timers of No. 408 are especially pleased with the executive council's appointment of George A. Tracy as vice-president of the International. James A. Martin and S. B. Mills have both been fellow-workers with Mr. Tracy, the latter having started his career as a printer in the same office at the same time with Mr. Tracy in their old home town of Monmouth, Ill. Both Martin and Mills have convinced everybody in Ottawa that Mr. Tracy is a close second to President Lynch as the brainiest man in the typographical fraternity today. What a team Lynch and Tracy will make in the administration of International Typographical Union affairs!

Sentiment on the priority and insurance questions is divided among members of this local, with the chances of our delegate being instructed to vote in favor of both, especially if a proposition on insurance comes up that is moderate in cost and wisely planned.

Three new members during the past month, all of whom will greatly strengthen the ranks of No. 408.

Work is plentiful, with a situation to give out occasionally. J. W. LACY.

EDWARD CLARK.

hour set for his funeral, the parlors were barely large enough to accommodate the great number of his friends who were present at the services, which were conducted by the Rev. S. G. Huey, of the United Presbyterian church. The interment was in Bellefontaine cemetery.

Mr. Clark was born November 16, 1844, in Fifeshire, Scotland. He learned his trade in Valentine's office in Edinburgh. George Clark, a former president of No. 8, learned his trade in the same office. So far as has been ascertained, Mr. Clark had no living relatives. As he left no will, the public administrator took charge of his effects, which consisted of deposits in local trust companies and securities in safe deposit vaults. It is generally believed that he possessed considerable property of this character. Among the effects at his boarding house was a membership card, showing him to have been a member of the Brotherhood of Compositors of London in 1868. Formerly he was a member of the Scottish clans, of this city, some of whom attended the funeral.

Mr. Clark was a genial gentleman, a consistent

union man, and as far as known he had no enemies. He possessed rare and noble qualities of heart and mind, being generous and unselfish. As long as the writer knew him he was never known to say an unkind word of any one. It seemed to be his aim to treat others as he wished to be treated. In his death the members of No. 8 sustain a loss that will be felt as long as memory lasts. The world was benefited by his having lived in it. The world would be much better if there were more possessing a like character and qualities. W. W. BAKER.

St. Louis, Mo.

WILLIAM G. ROGERS.

The committee appointed by Kansas City Union No. 80 to draft suitable resolutions for our deceased member, William G. Rogers, who died December 3, 1908, submitted the following:

Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God to remove from our midst our late brother, William G. Rogers; and,

Whereas, Our lamented brother was a good, tried and true union man; therefore, be it

Resolved, That Typographical Union No. 80 extends its sympathy to the bereaved family on a loss irreparable; be it further

Resolved, That these resolutions be printed in THE TYPOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL and a copy of same sent to the family of the deceased.

ITHIEL DEARDEN.

Ithiel Dearden, age 38 years, a linotype operator on the Brockton Times, died suddenly April 8. He had been suffering a number of years from Bright's disease, and sudden complications resulting in uremic poisoning was the cause of death. Mr. Dearden was born in Lancaster, England, and came to this country with his parents when 4 years of age. During his boyhood and youth he lived in Canada, New Jersey and in Peabody, Mass. Afterward he went to Providence, R. I., where he learned his trade as printer. Mr. Dearden had been a resident of Brockton for ten or more years and was favorably known by hosts of friends. He was married October 11, 1900, to Louise Kingman Perkins, of Brockton. There had been three children, one of whom died, and two of whom are living. At a meeting of the Times chapel committees were appointed to take action on the death and extend the sympathy of the chapel to the be reaved family. W. C. HARCUS.

Brockton, Mass.

JOHN C. MEIGHAN.

At a regular meeting of Hoboken Union No. 323, held Wednesday, April 7, 1909, the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:

Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God, in His infinite wisdom, to remove from our ranks one of our most esteemed members, Vice-President John C. Meighan; and,

Whereas, In the death of John C. Meighan Typographical Union No. 323 has sustained the loss of a respected member of over thirteen years' standing, one who had held many positions of trust within the gift of the union and had dis

charged the same with credit to himself and his union; therefore, be it

Resolved, That this union extend its sympathy to the relatives of the deceased; that a copy of these resolutions be spread upon the minutes and also printed in THE TYPOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL, and that the charter be draped for a period of thirty days.

FRANK J. M'GARRITY.

Resolutions on the death of Frank J. McGarrity and William J. Estey, members of the Boston American chapel, were adopted by that body, as follows:

Whereas, The angel of death has removed from our midst our co-worker and fellow unionist, Frank J. McGarrity; and,

Whereas, He was held in high esteem by all who knew him for his many good qualities of mind and heart, for his stanch trade unionism and devotion to principle; and,

Whereas, His sudden demise came as a distinct shock to the entire Boston American composing room, and has cast a gloom over the whole mechanical force connected with the paper; therefore, be it

Resolved, by the Boston American chapel, in meeting assembled, That we deplore his untimely death, realizing that we have lost a valuable member and a thoroughgoing union man, one who was widely known and respected in typographical circles not only in this city, but throughout the country; and be it further

Resolved, That we extend to the widow of our late brother our heartfelt sympathy in this her time of deep affliction, and hope and trust that she may be given the strength necessary to withstand the sad blow.

Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of the Boston American chapel, a copy sent to the bereaved widow and that they be published in THE TYPOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL.

WILLIAM J. ESTEY.

Whereas, God, in His infinite wisdom, has seen fit to remove from our midst our associate and fellow worker, William J. Estey; and,

Whereas, Mr. Estey had always enjoyed the esteem and confidence of everyone with whom he came in contact, who recognized in him a true and faithful friend, a courteous and unassuming gentleman; and,

Whereas, In the long term of years that he had been a member of Typographical Union No. 13 and the Boston American chapel he had been universally admired for his unwavering fidelity to the principles for which we stand; therefore, be it Resolved, That we learn of his death with profound and lasting sorrow, and we wish to assure the bereaved family of our late brother that every member of the Boston American chapel feels that he has sustained a personal loss; and we devoutly hope and trust that the loving hand of the Allwise Father, who doeth all things well, may be extended to and grasped by his loved ones in this the time of their great need; and be it further

Resolved, That these resolutions be spread upon the records of the Boston American chapel, a copy sent to the bereaved family and a copy be forwarded for publication in THE TYPOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL.

AUGUSTIN M'CRAITH.

The City Record chapel of Typographical Union No. 6, New York, adopted the following resolutions in memory of Augustin McCraith, one of its members, who died on Tuesday, March 23, 1909:

Whereas, Death has taken from among us our friend and fellow-craftsman, Augustin McCraith, in the forty-fifth year of his age; and,

Whereas, Mr. McCraith at a very early age

became a union man, and all his life remained a stanch supporter of unionism, having been secretary of the American Federation of Labor, secretary of Typographical Union No. 13 of Boston, and for many years preceding his untimely death an active member of Typographical Union No. 6; therefore, be it

Resolved, That we, the members of the City Record chapel, express our deep sense of the loss sustained by us and by the union cause in the death of our friend, and that we tender to his sorrowing family our sincere sympathy in their bereavement; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to the family of our departed friend, and that they be published in THE TYPOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL.

JOHN M'NAMEE.

The following resolutions were adopted by Memphis Union No. 11 on the death of two of the members of that body:

Whereas, It has pleased Almighty God to remove from the ranks of Memphis Typographical Union No. 11 our highly esteemed fellow craftsman, John McNamee, who passed over the river on March 8, 1909; and,

Whereas, It is fitting that this union should express its sorrow for the loss of one who was tried and true to his union principles, and whose companionship was so noble and sincere; therefore, be it

Resolved, That this union, ever yielding to the decrees of Providence, accepts with unfeigned sorrow the death of our late comrade and extends to his relatives and friends our heartfelt condolences; that a copy of the foregoing be published in THE TYPOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL and a page of the minute book be inscribed to his memory.

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Whereas, On March 9, 1909, suddenly, the spirit of Lou E. Murray took its flight into the realms of the unknown beyond and surrendered to the Father of us all; and,

Whereas, In his demise Memphis Typographical Union No. II has sustained the loss of an honest and faithful union advocate and one who was esteemed for his genial character and personal accomplishments, which made of him one of nature's noblemen; therefore, be it

Resolved, That in the death of our comrade, Lou Murray, this union realizes a distinct void in its ranks and feels keenly his absence from his former associates, who will sadly miss his counsel and friendship; that we extend to his family and friends our sincere sympathy; that a copy of above be furnished THE TYPOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL for publication and that a page of the minute book be inscribed to his memory.

LOUIS A. AUGER.

A large circle of friends and fellow workers will regret to learn of the death of Louis A. Auger, a long-time member of Typographical Union No. 6, which occurred on April 2, from chronic nephritis, at his home in Brooklyn, N. Y. Mr. Auger was in his sixty-fourth year and had been in failing health for the past eighteen months. Prior to joining No. 6 he was a member of Ottawa Union No. 102 for many years, and two years ago had the pleasure of visiting his home town on the occasion of the "old home week" and renewing many acquaintanceships. He was a member of No. 6 for about twenty-five years. The funeral services were held on April 4 at the church of St. Francis Xavier, Sixth avenue and President street.

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Resolved, That we place on record our high estimation of his qualities as a friend and of his usefulness as a member of this union; that we feel that there has been taken out of the community one who, while in early manhood, gave great promise of being an active assistant in every good work.

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be transmitted to the parents of our late member, that they be spread on the minutes and that the charter be draped in mourning for thirty days; also, that these_resolutions be published in THE TYPOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL.

GEORGE W. JACKSON.

The committee appointed by New York Union No. 6 to prepare suitable resolutions in memory of the late George W. Jackson submitted the following:

Whereas, The members of New York Typographical Union No. 6, by the death of George W. Jackson, have lost a member whose services have been of inestimable value to this organization.

As our business representative and as a member of several of our most important conference committees his work will long be remembered and appreciated by the members of this union, who realize how helpless we are in the sad emergency to do more than express our deep sorrow at his untimely death and to extend our heartfelt sympa thy to those who were near and dear to him.

In our efforts to secure shorter hours and fair wages no man ever fought more loyally or more energetically than did our late comrade. He never faltered in undertaking any task assigned to him by the officers and members of this union, and was invariably true to every trust reposed in him.

Courteous and conservative, he at all times held the confidence of those whom he so ably represented and with employers with whom his duties brought him in contact.

His kind disposition, his generosity to those less fortunate than he and his cheerful, modest character endeared him to all who knew him, and those who knew him best loved him most.

Resolved, That the charter of this union be draped in mourning for a period of six months and that these resolutions be spread upon the minutes.

WILLIAM SPANTON MAHAN.

At the regular meeting of Albany Typographical Union No. 4, April 4, 1909, the following resolution was adopted by a rising vote:

Whereas, It has been our sad duty during the past month to take a final farewell of all that remained earthly of our late worthy brother member, William Spanton Mahan, who passed away peacefully, after a lingering illness of several months' duration, March 16 last; and,

Whereas, It was one of the deceased's greatest pleasures in life to interest himself in and work for the welfare of this union especially and the labor cause in general, and who was an earnest, conscientious and valued co-worker in all such activities; a true man in every sense of the word, kind, generous to a fault, genial and well liked by all; and,

Whereas, His loss at this time is deeply regretted by this union, with which he had been affiliated so honorably for more than a score of years; it is hereby

Resolved, That the sympathy of Albany Typographical Union No. 4 be extended to the bereaved wife and son of our late brother, under seal and signatures of its officers, bearing therewith this token of its high esteem and such consolation as the due appreciation of a valued life may have to those who loved him, and that these resolutions be spread upon the minutes of our records, the charter draped in mourning for thirty

days and the name of William Spanton Mahan be entered upon our "Roll of Honored Dead," and also that these resolutions be published in the May issue of THE TYPOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL, and that when we adjourn it be in respect to his memory.

ELMORE B. EATON.

The following resolutions were adopted by Pontiac (Mich.) Union No. 512 April 7, 1909:

Whereas, Death, for the first time in the history of No. 512, appeared among us and took from our midst a friend and associate, Elmore B. Eaton. The suddenness of his passing away has so appalled us we can do naught but bow in humble submission to the will of a Divine Power that doeth all things well.

Whereas, It is fitting that this union shall express its sorrow for the loss of one who had been so long among us and who had devoted his time and energy for the good and welfare of all; and.

Whereas, He had given Pontiac Typographical Union No. 512 his best services in the many responsible offices held; therefore, be it

Resolved, That we extend to his bereaved family our heartfelt sympathy and the assurance of our sincere condolence in their great affliction; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to his sorrowing family, one to THE TYPOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL and one to the Pontiac PressGazette, that they be spread upon the minutes of our meeting and that the charter be draped for thirty days.

RICHARD F. MITCHELL.

In the death of Richard F. Mitchell the Boston Herald chapel and Boston Typographical Union No. 13 have suffered the loss of an earnest worker in the cause of trade unionism. Born in Charlottetown, P. E. I., thirty-nine years ago, he had been connected with this chapel for the past eighteen years. The following resolutions were adopted at a meeting of the chapel:

Whereas, It has pleased our Supreme Master to call from our midst our late fellow workman, Richard F. Mitchell; and,

Whereas, His death removes a member of long connection with our chapel and union, one who made many sacrifices for the promotion of his union and the cause of trade unionism in general; and,

Whereas, The suddenness and mysterious, not to say apparently alarming, nature of his death makes his taking away from us the more acute and deplorable; therefore, be it

Resolved, That we, the members of Boston Herald chapel No. 1, of Boston Typographical Union, in meeting assembled, extend to his mother and relatives our deep sense of sorrow in their doubly sad affliction; and be it further

Resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to the mother of our late brother, and that a copy of the same be printed in THE TYPOGRAPHICAL JOURNAL.

FOR age and want save while you may; no morning sun lasts a whole day.-Franklin.

BETWEEN bridge and stream the Lord's mercy may be found.-St. Augustine.

FIRE is the test of gold; adversity of strong men.-Seneca.

TO BE weak is miserable, doing or suffering.Milton.

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