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silver service to our retiring president, Joseph F. Murphy, who had turned a deaf ear to the protests of the delegates and had positively refused to be a candidate for re-election, and as he had endeared himself to every delegate present by his kindness as a man and his energy as an officer, the delegates felt that they should show their appreciation of President Murphy's past efforts in behalf of our I. U. by this testimonial of their love and affection, which we trust he will enjoy many years.

In conclusion we desire to congratulate the membership of the International Union of Elevator Constructors upon the magnificent standing of the organization. Its finances are in a healthy condition, its members generally employed, and it is at peace with all the employers. This position is the result of hard work on the part of its officers and a loyal membership. The future holds as many opportunities as the past, so let us continue to strive with that vigor and zeal which has characterized our organization from its inception.

We wish to extend our thanks to the officers and members of our local unions for their many courtesies and co-operation.

MEN DON'T STRIKE FOR FUN. Worcester, Mass., Oct.-"Men don't usually go out on strike for the novelty of it," said Rev. F. K. Brown in a statement published in the Labor News of this city.

"And when you find several thousand sincere, serious minded men quitting their jobs in a peaceful, thoughtful manner, there must be something very wrong to influence these men to go out in this way. If there is something wrong and we must concede that there is, otherwise the men would have remained at work -it is an infernal condition that prompts manufacturers to ignore the voices of those men raised in protest. I cannot conceive what men are coming to when a condition like this prevails in Worcester. It is a city of

fossils; of men so impregnated with their own stubborn ideas that there isn't room for the finer methods of dealing with men. According to the way of the high headed, high handed Worcester employer, men must be treated a good deal like beasts of burden; the owner shall decide what the load shall be and how much of it the beast shall carry."

TO FIGHT INJUNCTIONS.

Chicago, Oct.-The executive board of the State Federation of Labor has decided upon a legislative conference on the third day of the annual convention, to be held in Quincy, starting October 16. It is intended to perfect plans to make more effective the State-wide fight against labor injunctions. Officers of the State Federation of Labor say that big business interests are making unusual efforts to concentrate their forces against the injunction-limitation bill and are secretly so manipulating the entire political situation to materially lessen the chances for the passage of this bill at the coming session of the State Legislature. It is stated that the passage of the Clayton law has driven the enemies of the working people from the Federal courts and now they are State finding refuge in tribunals.

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THEIR APPEAL REJECTED. Kelso, Wash., Oct.-The Employers' Association of this State appealed to the Grangers' Telephone Company for a contribution to aid it in an antiunion campaign which it calls the nonunion shop. In reply Manager Sparling of the company wrote:

"To start with, we don't care what your expenses are, and we trust that they are so large that it breaks the association, and we refuse to give one cent to such a movement. We do not believe in the non-union shop; we believe in unions and high wages to working men."

"Do you suffer from cold feet?" "Yes-but they ain't mine."

COAL MINERS TO DEMAND A

7-HOUR WORKING DAY. Bellaire, Ohio, Oct.-Demands for a seven-hour day will be made by coal miners of the country at coming wage conferences, according to John P. White, president of the United Mine Workers of America, speaking at the Miners' Day celebration held here. Such a move is necessary, he said, in order to conserve the economic and social welfare of members of the miners' organization and results from the increase in the use of mining machines.

President White reviewed the progress made by the miners' union, declaring that the men by their collective efforts have raised themselves practically from the condition of serfdom to that "of respect in the eyes of the whole community."

"The persecution of our people in some sections where our organization has engaged in industrial strife is without parallel," he added. "Par

ticularly do I refer to the great strikes of Colorado, West Virginia and certain sections of Pennsylvania. But the steady entry of our movement into these citadels of opposition is bearing fruit and the opposition to the establishment of our union is gradually yielding to the enlightening influences of the organization and wage increases and reduction in hours of labor are being accomplished in the interest of these deserving fellow workers."

Thousands of miners from all parts of eastern Ohio attended the celebration and participated in a parade which preceded the address of President White. Other speakers were William Green, international secretary and treasurer of the United Mine Workers of America; John Walker, president of the Illinois State Federation of Labor, and John Moore, president of the organization of miners in Ohio.

Miners' Day is being celebrated throughout eastern Ohio here, with a big picnic dinner and speechmaking.

In Memoriam

Whereas, God, in his infinite wisdom, has removed from earthly scenes our brother and fellow-worker, Brother Theodore Griffin, and we, the members of Local No. 36, knowing his sterling worth as a man, an able workman and earnest trade unionist whose willingness and anxiety to assist by words and deeds those with whom he worked, realize the heavy loss sustained by his co-workers; and,

Whereas, To show our sympathy and regret at the loss of his membership, be it

Resolved, That we extend to his family and relatives our sincere sympathy in their bereavement.

FRANK SNYDER,

Local No. 36, Detroit, Mich.

Vice-President.

OVERHEAD BEAMS

CALL IN THE POLICE.

An advertisement of a new nursing bottle reads:

"When the baby is through with the bottle it should be taken apart, washed thoroughly and laid away in a cool place.

THE CONDUCTOR'S LIMIT. "When you found you didn't have your fare, did the conductor make you get off and walk?" asked the inquisitive man.

"Only get off," responded the literal one. "He didn't seem to care whether I walked or sat down."

KINDLY MEANT.

Mrs. Jenkins-Mrs. Smith, we shall be neighbors now. I have bought a house next to you, with a water frontage.

Mrs. Smith-So glad. I hope you will drop in some time.

AN OBSERVING CHILD.

A Kensington school teacher, examining a little girl in grammar, said: "What is the future of 'I love?" "I divorce," the child answered promptly.

ABOUT AS GOOD.

An old colored lady was telling her troubles to a darkey minister. She had a worthless husband and didn't care who knew it. "Nothin' seems to do him any good," she said with a sigh.

"Well, sister," said the minister, "hab yo ever tried heapin' coals ub fire upon his haid?"

"No, I neber tried dat, but I'se tried pourin' hot water on that worthless nigger, an' it don't do no good."

When you are down in the mouth remember Jonah: He came out alright.

HIS TROUBLE.

A gentleman in khaki, just back from France, rambled into a restaurant. After glancing over the bill of fare, he looked around the room for a waiter.

"Yes, sir," said the waiter, sliding over in response to his call with a glass of water and a napkin.

"Tell me, waiter," remarked the soldier, "have you got frogs' legs?" "No, sir," was the rather unexpected answer, "it is rheumatism that makes me walk like this!"

TO THE POINT.

Despite the efforts of his parents, little Johnny has not added the word "please" to his vocabulary and voices his desires in the imperative unencumbered. While out at dinner recently the hostess asked the little fellow if he would have some baked beans. Johnny shocked his parents by shaking his head and bluntly saying "No."

"No, what," prompted his mother, visibly embarrassed by her son's discourtesy.

"No beans," was Johnny's instant response.

WHY IT WAS OPEN.

Saul Harris, referring to the embarrassment of people which causes them sometimes to say things they really had no thought of saying, tells of a house girl who formerly served his family who had a habit of going around with her mouth agape.

On one occasion when waiting on the table, her mouth was open as usual, and Mr. Harris said:

"Nora, your mouth's open."

And in confusion the girl made the self-evident excuse:

"Yes, sir; I opened it."

Better get busy, girls. It's a long time between leap years.

THE CALAMITY HOWLER.

It has been said that every local Union has a calamity howler. This may not be true, but if there is one so poor as not to have even a calamity howler it is poor indeed.

One of the most useful men in any organization is the "calamity howler." No union is composed of "calamity howlers" exclusively. Therefore, when the "calamity howler" undertakes to discuss questions his mental powers are unequal to the task. The sane members of the organization look at the "calamity howler" in disgust-the more charitable in pity. Usually the imaginary grievance the "calamity howler" got out of his system is cleared up by some member who knows what he is talking about, to the edification of the union-men who would not under other circumstances say a word. The truth is that the less men know about anything the louder

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She has my ideas exactly about organizing the various ladies' clubs as Local No. 32 took the matter up at their regular meeting and each man was to discuss it with his wife (provided he has one) and in that way prepare the way for "Sis" Hughes and the other leading spirits to get together. So I expect to see a list of officers in The Constructor soon of No. 2. At our next club meeting will be held the annual election of officers for the ensuing year.

Pittsburgh certainly knows how to enjoy itself, but seems to me that Brother Dunn is rather unkind about

SOME OF THE MEMBERS OF THE LADY ELEVATOR CONSTRUCTORS,
MINNEAPOLIS, MINN., NO. 1.

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Upper Row, Left to Right: Mrs. Fred Pierce, Secretary; Mrs. Alrick Carlson, President; Mrs. Oscar Johnson, Treasurer.

Middle Row. Left to Right: Mrs. Carl Anderson, Mrs. Emil Skoglund, Assistant Treas urer: Mrs. Ed. Carlson, Mrs. W. C. Enright, Assistant Secretary; Mrs. Nels Johnson, VicePresident.

The Children, Left to Right: Alpha Johnson, Clifford Carlson, Dagmar Carlson, Lester Johnson.

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