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President, Local Union No. 8, San Francisco, Cal., International Union of

Elevator Constructors.

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Recording Secretary, Local Union No. 8, San Francisco, Cal., International Union of Elevator Constructors.

the Finance Committee. They said there was no money for such things, but No. 8 had got as far as the Finance Committee before without the aid of any lawyers while the President of the Building Trades, P. H. McCarthy, was the Mayor.

We have received help from nearly every Local of Elevator Constructors in the country in sending us data of what they do and their laws at home. All conventions for years past have endorsed our cause. I have never met a supervisor of San Francisco that was against safety laws. That old committee has grown gray in the service of No. 8, and they have been suc ceeded now and then by the younger element. Time has been spent by the hour, the week, the month and the year, both day and night, if calculated collectively, of each individual effort. No. 8 never has and never will ask any member to lose working time in its interest without pay, and that pay has run into hundreds of dollars. Why did we not receive action and results for this outlay before this long wait is due to only one thing, and that is the lack of the support of "THE PRESS." For the press to advertise the accidents and to cry of the possibilities of such accidents "WOULD HURT BUSINESS" in high "OFFICE BUILDINGS," and the PRESS laid down and No. 8 was laid down, and here we are to-day verging upon some of the best laws for the protection of life and property that was ever known.

To No. 8 and its individual membership's dogged persistency is due all the credit. Their time and money has been well spent. They will reap the benefits, both financially, morally and otherwise and perhaps not so many of us will get hurt while at work.

Brother Joe Parker attended the last meeting, arriving a little late after a 10-mile walk.

Our German friend, "Brother Financial Secretary Maring," arrived at the stroke of 8 P. M. all loaded down with nice presents for the "Twins," from the German benefit bazaar at the city auditorium, where Brother T. J.

Sweeney is presiding over the Irish booth as a neutral.

Brother R. F. Petry came in to hear the receipts and expenses read off, but he was excused by a fine of three Abalonies, which were later paid and went into the treasury.

Brother C. C. Williams was excused for interrupting the benediction by both Secretaries and the President, on condition that he appear at the next meeting before 9.30.

Many of the boys call at meetings 7.30 and have received their cards and gone before 8 P. M., thereby escaping the wrath of Warden Hicks, who always wants to know the reason.

Brother H. Weidman has joined Uncle Sam's navy, and no other class of people will miss "Heiny" more than the Elevator Constructors.

ED. POOLE.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

To the Editor:

Local No. 42 is still at work, although it has been some time since I have written. The Brothers here are all working at present and the outlook for plenty of work seems very good. There are several good jobs in sight and at present one job the Brothers are working on is the new 13-story, two-basement home of the Grand Rapids Savings Bank, one of the largest and finest jobs ever put in around this territory, and our able and proficient foreman, Brother William Nak, has charge of the job.

Local No. 42 gave a banquet to their members on Tuesday evening, May 30, at the Hotel Martens. Brothers Byron Beckwith, of Kalamazoo; Charles Morse, of Pierson, and F. H. Garner, of Chicago, were unable to attend, and the Brothers there were very sorry they were not here.

We had a most magnificent supper served in seven courses, and the Brothers did themselves justice to the good repast.

After the banquet we all went to Brother Burt Gower's residence,

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The Ribbon is of Black Silk; Plate, Ring, Snap, etc., Being Gold Plated. Orders Taken by the Local Secretaries.

Price $1.00, Complete.

where we enjoyed music, which was exceedingly good, and talked things over until 11 P. M., at which time all departed for home, with a box of good chocolates for the wives of members, which was a token from Local No. 42. It may be well to also mention the fact that the writer and correspondent to the Journal has the pleasure of announcing the arrival of a boy at his home March 23. His name is Herold Raymond Havens. This is the first boy born in Local No. 42.

Well, as I can report nothing more, I will bring this to a close with best wishes to all Brothers and members of our craft.

OWEN R. HAVENS.

PHILADELPHIA, PA.

To the Editor:

During the first six months operation of the State Compensation Law, over $1,500,000.00 has been awarded to those having met with serious or fatal accidents. This does not include any minor injuries for which medical aid was rendered during the first 14 days. According to statistics, the average wage earned by those having met with serious or fatal accident was $14.50 per week.

One of the features of the law that appeals to the people is the fact that the awards are made so promptly, and payments begin immediately. Formerly it would take years of litigation to have so many cases decided, and in addition the court and counsel fees would also have to be met. This is now eliminated.

Local No. 5 had a representative on the job during the session of the State Legislature, at which this law was enacted, who was very influential in having it passed. We feel it is worth all it cost.

America for years has been the melting pot of the world, having received all races, creeds and nationalities. To bring these various races into one common democracy has been a most formidable task. Trade unionism, by means of legislation and edu

cation, has been the most effective means of maintaining and perpetuating the high standard and ideals of American citizenship which have been handed down to us and which we must preserve. So at every session of our State Legislature we have bills presented enacting new laws and amending old laws so that labor will receive more like a fair reward and make living conditions more inviting.

The conventions of the great political parties may be attracting country wide attention, but the convention of the I. U. E. C. is certainly attracting the attention of Philadelphia, as we have eight nominated and two to be elected as delegates.

Brother John Skirk, one of our oldest members in point of membership, had his leg amputated above the ankle owing to some disease of the bone.

W. B. MACALISTER.

WASHINGTON, D. C.

To the Editor:

We have an active committee at work making arrangements for entertaining the delegates to the convention, and I feel assured they will provide something interesting for each moment the delegates can spare from their convention duties.

We have so many attractions here that would be of interest to the delegates that the committee is having trouble in choosing the most interesting things for the delegates to see during their limited stay in the National Capitol.

All tourists visit the Washington Monument, from the top of which you can get a bird's-eye view of the city and the surrounding hills of Maryland and Virginia. It has a drum type elevator with a rise of 500 feet, which I believe all the delegates would desire to see.

From the east window of the Monument there is a beautiful view of the mall extending eastward to the U. S. Capitol. On the south side of the mall are the buildings of the Agriculture

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