went out on a strike September 1, the result of the failure of the employers to sign the schedule which the union had presented to them for their respective signatures. The matter was brought to a speedy settlement (the strike being only of 48 hours' duration) through the medium of the N. Y. State Board of Mediation, whom the employers called in to try and adjust the differences. Owing to a misinterpretation of a certain clause of the schedule, the employes refused to sign it until the employes' interpretation of the clause in question was made plain to them. This necessitated making out a new schedule, which resulted in the employers conceding all the demands made upon them, and the employes making several minor concessions. The demands as presented in the schedule was for a 9-hour workday; time and a half for overtime, double time for Sunday and the recognition of the union.

Troy. Organizer Chas. Leo reports that the demonstration in that city on Labor Day was a brilliant success. The parade was the largest ever held there and evoked admiration on all sides. The picnic bicycle meet was attended by about five thousand persons, every one of whom was fully satisfied with the entertainment provided.

Utica.-Organizer Alexander Rosenthal reports that in the Labor Day celebration of that city 22 unions were represented and that there were 1,500 men in line.

Watertown.-Organizer M. S. Mammigan, reports that he has organized a Carpenters' Union. Since last report he has also organized the Buffers', Platers, Sheet Iron Workers', and Plumbers' Unions, and is at present working to organize the carriage makers. He reports all unions in a flourishing condition; but needing education; to meet that difficulty he is going to get out a 4-page monthly pamphlet to be distributed among the union members and workmen generally. Since last report there has been one strike on a large building, the masons going out in consequence of violation of agreement on the part of the contractors. But after some hard work the contractors settled the matter, and none but union men are now employed. He is busy at present in organizing the building trades council, and says that there are 18 unions in the State, 10 of which have been organized this year, and still the work of organization goes merrily on.

ONTARIO.

Hamilton.-Organizer John A. Flett reports the formation of a union of tobacco workers. They have obtained a charter from the national union. This union, the first Tobacco Workers' Union organized in Ontario, started with 48 members, and at the last meeting the membership had increased to over one hundred.

At Owen Sound about one hundred and thirty freight handlers employed by the Canadian Pacific Railroad are on strike for 2 cents an hour increase for trucking, and 5 cents an hour for handling coal, making their wages 15 and 20 cents an hour respectively. Men brought here to take the places of strikers have been refused accommodations by the citizens, and the railroad company fitted up cars with bunks, cook stoves, etc, etc. The company brought 25 special constables here from Toronto on the 14th instant.

PENNSYLVANIA.

Erie.-Organizer Lewis F. Hemse reports that the organized workingmen of that city celebrated Labor Day with 2,500 men in line. He further reports that Mayor Depinet, after a conference with

the representatives of the several labor organizations of that city, has stated that hereafter he will not hold as a vagrant any man who may be brought before him who can produce a current working card from any union.

Lancaster.-Vice President James Wood, C. M. I. U., addressed a meeting recently called in that city to secure a more general organization of the workers. He spoke of the low wages paid the cigarmakers in the ninth Pennsylvania district, which, he said, is now turning out a finer product than any district in the country, and impressed upon his hearers the importance of being thoroughly organized. Monthly meetings have been arranged in which the improvement of the condition of the toilers will be discussed.

Newcastle.-Labor Day was celebrated in that city with the biggest industrial parade ever given in that part of the State. The United Labor League of Pittsburg joined with the Newcastle Trades Assembly to celebrate the day. The former organization brought 10,000 people and six bands and delegations from towns within a radius of fortyfive miles. The latter organizations turned out thirty-five local unions, which represented every branch of business from streetcar men down to bootblacks. There were 500 wagons and floats in line. After the parade a picnic was held in Cascade Park.

Reading.-Organizer J. S. Taylor reports the organization of the Iron and Steel Workers' Union in that city, and further states that the cornerstone for a Carpenters' Union has been laid. Strikes of painters and molders have occurred since last report, which have proved successful, the molders gaining an increase of wages and establishing a union shop. On October 1 the printers will reduce their working day by thirty minutes, or nine hours per day with ten hours' pay.

Scranton.-Organizer M. D. Flaherty reports the organization of several unions of miners. He also reports that the theatrical stage employes were locked out of the three local theatres. The managers refused to recognize the union, and the union, being sustained by the Central Labor Union, has instituted a boycott against the Lyceum and the Academy. The patrons of these houses will not be the only ones appealed to, but all the theaters in the circuit controlled by Messrs. Burgunder and Reis will come under the union ban. The Scranton Board of School Control have ordered that all its printing must bear the label of the Typographical Union No. 112. He further reports that the Labor Day celebration in that city was the biggest ever witnessed there-9,300 trade unionists being in line. Ten years ago the combined forces of Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties held a demonstration in Wilkesbarre, and had in line but 1,700. This will give an idea of the progress being made in the organizatian of labor. Ninety-nine per cent. of those marching on last Labor Day were affiliated to the American Federation of Labor. He concludes his report by stating, "We expect to add another 5,000 to this number before next Labor Day."

Wilkesbarre.-Organizer P. H. Kehoe reports a strike of the stonecutters in that city for an 8hour day, with 35 cents minimum wage per hour. The strike has been successful. The carpenters, tinners and plumbers have reduced the hours of labor from ten to nine per day, and have accomplished this nearly without struggle, although not without skillful engineering. All the American Federation of Labor boycotts are being persistently enforced, not forgetting Rice & Hutchin's shoes.

DISTRICT No. III.-SOUTHERN. General Organizers, WILL H. WINN, FRANK L. MCGRUDER and PRINCE W. GREENE.

ALABAMA.

Birmingham.-Organizer J. H. Leath reports that there has been one union organized in that city during the past month-the Union of Railway Carmen, numbering 50 members. There has been an advance in the wages of painters, gained without having recourse to strike. The demand for label goods is general, and the call for clerk's cards is increasing. There is a good prospect of organizing the electrical wire workers; and organized labor is helping to support the locked-out streetcar men of Chattanooga. He also reports that a central trades council has been organized in Montgomery. The Labor Day celebration was a great success. exercises were marked by a street parade that was never before equaled in that city, and by an immense concourse in the Auditorium, who listened to impressive speeches by a number of labor ad

vocates.

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Montgomery.-General Organizer Will H. Winn reports under recent date that he had spent about a week in that city, and had organized a union of colored barbers; had organized the painters and decorators_temporarily, and expected to organize a Central Labor Union. He had also devoted a day to strengthening the Carpenters' Union, and secured about all the unorganized journeymen of that craft in the city. He states that the workers of Montgomery are about the most lethargic he ever encountered; but he has met with considerable success, as there are now six chartered unions where but one previously existed.

Phenix. - General Organizer P. W. Greene reports that he has organized two Federal Labor Unions in that city. Both of them have made applications for and have received charters. They started off under very promising circumstances. He further states that he hopes to speedily report the organization of a State federation for Alabama, and that the colored carpenters of Columbus, Ga., have been organized. This is the second union of colored carpenters organized in that State, and this movement has proven of vast benefit to both white and colored workmen.

FLORIDA.

Tampa.-Organizer S. J. Bowers reports that on September 8, he succeeded in organizing the street car men of that city; and applied the same day to the General Secretary of the Street Railway Union for a charter. He also reports that the general lock-out of the 4,000 cigarmakers of that city, which commenced July 10, ended August 15-with complete victory for the men. An advance in prices has been gained, ranging from $1 to $8 per thousand, and prices have been equalized in all shops. Since the commencement of the lockout, the membership of the union has increased nearly 50 per cent.; and, as a further result, organized labor has made a stricter demand for all kinds of union labels, especially those of the hatters and the boot and shoe workers. Labor Day was generally observed in Tampa, for the first time. All factories were closed, and Cigarmakers Union, No. 336, headed the parade.

GEORGIA.

Atlanta.-Organizer Jerome Jones reports that he has returned from Chattanooga, where he spent four days attending the streetcar men's lockout. He spoke in the Auditorium of that city to 5,000 people, and held a mass meeting on Sunday.

Augusta.-Organizer Wm. G. Gredig reports that

he has reorganized the Clerks' and Bricklayers' Unions-the former with over one hundred members, the latter with forty-six members. The number of unemployed in that locality is considerably less than last month. Labor Day was formally observed in Augusta this year for the first time.

KENTUCKY.

Louisville. Organizer James McGill reports "business of every kind is more active now than it has been for five years past. There are very few, if any, business enterprises that are idle, and very few idle men in this locality. Two new unions have been organized during the past month, viz., a Lathers' Union and a Chainmakers' Union. A city ordinance has been passed regulating wages for pavers and rammermen and street cleaners. Both these classes of men are organized." He further reports that Labor Day in that city was celebrated by a garden picnic in Fern Grove, where the day was spent in dancing, games, oratory, and other recreations.

Owensboro.-Organizer L. O. Peak reports that the Labor Day demonstration of that city was the greatest turnout ever witnessed, with a grand barbacue dinner at the fair grounds. Between seven and nine thousand people participated in the ceremonies. He further reports that he was compelled to leave Owensboro on Labor Day in order to address a large assembly of miners at Central City, thirty miles distant.

LOUISIANA.

New Orleans.-Organizer James Leonard, of New Orleans, reports that the first regular meeting of the New Orleans Central Trade and Labor Council was held on Sunday, September 10, with representatives of 15 labor unions present-the Electrical Workers', Carpenters' Unions Nos. 76, 704, and 739, Stevedores and Longshoremen's, Algiers Freight Handlers', Boilermakers and Iron Shipbuilders', Paper Hangers', Machinists', Railroad Trainmens', Plumbers and Gas Fitters', Broommakers' and Bookbinders' Unions. The cotton yardmen, stage employes, pressmen, granite cutters, brewery workers and tailors have signified their intention of sending delegates to a future meeting. The delegates assembled adopted a series of resolutions, as follows:

Resolved, That the representatives of some 15 labor organizations of this city do hereby call on all classes to organize and assist them in this new movement.

Be it further resolved, That we invite the co-operation of all manufacturers in the promotion of honest union labor.

Be it further resolved, That we call upon all employers of labor in this city to consider our claims, and assist us by the above means to build up trade and business in this city.

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The officers elected for the coming year are: James Leonard, president; J. J. Kent, vice-president; Rufus Ruiz, recording secretary; H. C. Wright, financial secretary, and C. Bopp, treasThe New Orleans Daily Item says that, "Mr. Leonard, the president, is a wide-awake, progressive man, and one of the best organizers in the South. It is largely due to his untiring efforts that the Central Trades and Labor Council has been so happily founded."

SOUTH CAROLINA.

Langley.-Organizer G. R. Webb reports that he has organized three new unions during the last month, viz.: Federal Labor Union, No. 7475; Card Room and Spinning Room Section Hands, No. 161; Textile Workers' Union, and Weavers' Union,

No. 160, at Bath. He has also reorganized Textile Union, No. 153, in the same city. He further reports that all of the harness and drill weavers at Langley have received an increase of wages amounting to about 5 per cent. The loom fixers of the same city have been successful in gaining an increase of wages amounting to about 20 per cent. The card room hands at Bath have also received an increase of about 12 or 15 per cent.; and so the good work goes on.

TENNESSEE.

Chattanooga. -Organizer J. C. Rodgers reports the organization of the street car employes and a Federal Labor Union in East Chattanooga and the probability of the formation of another Federal Labor Union in that city at an early date. He furthermore states that there are good prospects for organizing unions of machine wood workers, carpenters and joiners, butchers and harness makers.

Ducktown. General Organizer Frank L. McGruder reports a splendid victory in that city. The employes of the Ducktown Sulphur, Copper and Iron Company, who were out on a strike, have all returned to work, winning every demand they made. The chief source of the deep dissatisfaction which has long prevailed was the unjust system of the company in reference to having a physician for the miners and their families, whereby each employe was taxed $1 each month, whether he needed a doctor or not. There were about seven hundred men, and each month $700 was left in the till of the company, apparently for the doctor, but, as was believed, a part of it for the company. Some of the best men have kept their own doctors for years, and still had to pay $12 a year to the socalled company doctor. There were other complaints, too, which galled the men no little. Such was the situation when Organizer McGruder succeeded in organizing-three large unions-two among the copper workers and one among the furnacemen. The men then politely requested a change concerning the doctor, and were roughly refused any consideration at all. They didn't do a thing but quit work-nearly four hundred of them at the start. The company then tried intimidation by bringing in on a special train twenty-five men armed with Winchesters, but McGruder stood his ground, organized all the other employes, who likewise walked out, and the company, seeing the confidence and determination of the men, concluded to take water. The doctor was discharged, the threatening notices against the union were taken down and very speedily work was resumed. Thus, this event, which seemed to forbode a severe and protracted struggle, was brought to a speedy and successful termination.

Knoxville.-Organizer A. Todtenhausen reports that he has organized a union of coopers during the last month, and has connected it with the national union. American Federation of Labor boycotts are being pushed vigorously. He further reports that the Labor Day celebration at Knoxville was even more successful than anyone anticipated; and the parade was the best that has ever taken place in that city. He also reports that the eleventh annual celebration of Labor Day was the grandest and most successful affair of its kind ever held in East Tennessee. The United Garment Workers' Union No. 20, consisting of 50 ladies, headed the procession and was followed by 24 other unions of that city. The exercises of the day were held at Chilhowee Park and were attended by upwards of eight thousand people. Over $500 was realized from the sale of the tickets, of which one-tenth has been devoted to the founding of a hospital. The Knoxville Labor Day was a signal

success, and the organizers can justly congratulate themselves thereon.

Nashville.-Organizer M. J. Noonan reports that trade is good in that city and that unions of carpenters and joiners, tinners, painters and leather workers have been organized during the past month. A city ordinance has been passed making nine hours a days' labor for the street and scavenger force, and increasing their wages from $1 to $1.25 a day. These men are not organized, and the increase of wages and reduction of hours was directly due to the efforts of organized labor. The ordinance also provides for the placing of the union label on all city printing. He also reports that the prospects are good for organizing unions of wood workers and bricklayers.

Memphis. Organizer W. O. Pinnard reports that he has organized two unions during the past month, one of the electrical workers and one of stage employes. He also reports that the bricklayers of that city have increased their wages from $4 to $4.50 per day without strike. He further reports that he has sent a circular letter to all American Federation of Labor organizers, calling their attention to our international unions, and urging their co-operation and assistance. He has also had several thousand organizing pamphlets printed for their information. He states that the Barbers' Union is enjoying a steady growth with good prospects ahead.

VIRGINIA.

Richmond.-Organizer Dillon reports having organized a union of trunk and bag workers in that city numbering about fifty members. He states: "The men organized seem to be an intelligent and determined body, and I have hopes that in the near future they will become one of the best unions in the national organization of that trade. The stonecutters, who were on strike last month, have had their demands conceded, and matters are now running along smoothly."

DISTRICT NO. IV.-CENTRAL.

ILLINOIS.

Alton.-Organizer Joseph Giles reports that the board of aldermen of that city has voted an ordinance for an 8-hour day for the city employes, by a vote of nine to three.

Bloomington.-A. C. Cattermull, of the Brotherhood of Carpenters, recently addressed a big meeting in that city, in which he urged the reduction of the hours of labor. In the course of his remarks he stated that the carpenters of Bloomington were twice over in better shape to make a shorter workday fight than were the carpenters of Chicago 12 years ago, when the 8-hour day was inaugurated. Since the carpenters of that big city have secured a shorter workday the tendency of wages has been steadily upward because the demand for labor has been increased. Under the 10 hour workday $14 was the average wage, while at present, working 44 hours a week, the carpenter gets $18.60. The carpenters of the country, he said, have made great strides of late. The organization has gained between eight thousand and nine thousand men in the past six months.

Canton.-Secretary Homer Whalen reports that all the unions of that city are progressing satisfactorily, and that new members are being admitted to the Federal Labor Union every meeting night. The Labor Day celebration in Canton, the first in the history of that city, was appropriately observed. The judge closed court, the public schools were also closed, as was the plow factory of the great P. & O. shops, and the telegraph offices-in fact,

every branch of business was suspended for the day. The Canton union men alone, with their fourteen organizations, and the local bands and floats, made a splendid show; and these, with visiting bands and unions from Pekin, Elwood, Havana, Macomb, Farmington, Middle Grove, Cuba, Bryant, St. David, Dumferline, Astoria, Fiatt, Breed, and other places, made a street parade that will never be forgotten. The streets were roped off early in the morning, and none but delivery and transfer wagons were permitted to enter. Policemen were detailed to attend to the ropes. Carriges were provided for the lady members of the Cigarmakers' and Clerks' Unions, and for crippled or infirm men. He also reports that he has just organized a union of bartenders with fourteen charter members, and that Federal Labor Union No. 7,125, have entered into a contract with Sullivan Bros. Milling Company which is to use the American Federation of Labor label at an increase of four cents per hour.

Centralia.-Organizer F. W. Norman reports that Labor Day was celebrated by a parade of cigarmakers, machinists, teamsters, trackmen and miners with a number of floats and carriages and exercises at the fair grounds. The mayor of Centralia gave everyone a hearty welcome on behalf of the city and able speeches were delivered by W. D. Ryan and U. G. Zellers of the United Mine Workers. The occasion was a most enjoyable one and will be long remembered in Centralia.

Collinsville.-Organizer Rud Benz. reports that there is not one idle man or team to be found in that vicinity. He further reports that the zinc smelters, of Union No. 6500, received an increase of ten cents per man, and the teamsters have decreased their working hours from ten to nine in both instances without strike. He states that all unfair goods are boycotted as soon as announcement is made in the columns of the FEDERATIONIST. Labor Day was worthily celebrated in Collinsville with one thousand union men in line, and there was not one house on the line of march which did not decorate. "Have spent two days in Edwardsville," he reports, "to look over the field and I will attempt to organize eight or nine unions there of teamsters, barbers, blacksmiths, wood workers, retail clerks, brass workers, musicians, Federal Labor Union, and a central body. At present there is only a Miners' Union in existence at that place. The officers and members of the said union have promised assistance. makes an appeal for the appointment of a general organizer of the American Federation of Labor for the mining districts in Illinois, and believes that a well organized agitation during the winter months in that district will result in the benefit of all organizations.

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Danville.-Organizer T. K. Heath reports that the annual State labor convention will be held in that city on October 3 to 7. The Labor Day celebration of that city was a decided success, although somewhat marred by the presence of an unwelcome socialist orator. The opinion expressed by nearly every trade unionist is that greater care should be exercised in the future in the matter of extending invitations to Labor Day orators from other cities, whose antecedents are unknown.

Galesburg.-Organizer W. R. Boyer reports that the number of unemployed in that city is less than during the previous month, due to some city improvements and the broomcorn harvest in that district. The pottery employes have been organized in Monmouth, and Laundry Workers' Union in Galesburg. Meetings of butcher workmen have been called, and there are prospects of organizing

them. The cigarmakers of Monmouth have organized with 38 charter members. The prospects are good for the formation of a Federal Labor Union and the reorganizetion of the Typographical Union of the same city. The broommakers have secured an advance of 20 per cent., and the laundry workers in union laundries have secured an advance in the rate of wages and extra pay for overtime. An effort is being made to have the merchants handle union made crackers, cigars, tobacco, and shoes.

Organizer H. C. Smalley reports the organization in that city of two unions during the past monththe laundry workers and the iron molders-the latter having about thirty members. The laundry workers have adopted a scale in the laundry, and will no doubt use the label. A boycott of trust school books and "scab" goods generally is being pushed. He also reports that a city ordinance has given the telephone company a franchise. It has a clause requiring arbitration of all labor disputes under penalty of forfeiture of charter, and this clause will be a part of all future franchise ordinances. Mayor Carney welcomed the visitors to the imposing Labor Day demonstration in that city, and spoke of the great number of trade unions in Galesburg and of the influence they exerted; and Thomas I. Kidd, of Chicago, delivered a brilliant address on the history and objects of trade

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Kewanee.-Organizer George Beckley reports the organization of a Barbers' Union in that city during the last month, and that the organizer of the iron molders has perfected a local union of his trade. In some branches of trade there have been several advances made in wages, and hours have been reduced from ten to nine per day. Union made goods are being demanded by all union men. Swift meats and the American Biscuit Company's products are being strictly left alone. On Labor Day Kewanee sent a delegation of about three thousand to participate in the demonstration at Peoria. The day was all that could be desired, and the delegations arrived on schedule time at Glenoak Park where the exercises were successfully carried out.

Peoria.-Organizer Walter S. Bush reports having organized the milkmen and the carmen in that city; also that the woodworkers, horse shoers, shoe workers and painters are now in his hands. He further reports that the immense parade in that city on Labor Day organized in seven divisions, started at noon, and was over one hour passing a given point. After the parade the cars were taken to Glenoak Park where many thousands of people were assembled and thoroughly enjoyed the excellent addresses delivered by the

orators.

Springfield.-Organizer R. E. McLean reports that Labor Day in that city was celebrated by a grand turnout of all unions. The parade was at 7.30 a. m. and marched through the city and then took the train to Peoria, 3,000 strong, where they were joined by 8,000 visitors from Central Illinois towns who helped the Peoria trade unionists to a proper observance of that great day.

INDIANA.

Bedford.-Secretary Robert G. Watson reports that he has organized a union of the stoneplaners. Previous to organization the stoneplaners had been working for from 10 to 15 hours per day. On August 14 the union made the following demand upon the employers: (1) Recognition as a union; (2) 30 cents per hour; (3) 10 hours to constitute a days' work; (4) that overtime be limited to 2 hours per day, said time to be paid for at the rate of time and

a half; (5) that said demands should take place September 1. The bosses would not recognize the union, nor pay the scale, so the strike was declared which is still in progress. There is some stone being shipped by John R. Walsh & Co. to the Peoria Marble Works, Peoria, Ill.; said stone having been cut by scabs. Peoria and other unions are requested to make a note of this fact.

Brazil.-Organizer Samuel Baskil reports that he has organized the following unions during the past month: A union of blacksmiths, with 28 members; one of retail clerks, with 76 members and, one of machinists, with 12 members. He also reports that all unfair goods have been nearly run out of that city.

Evansville.-Organizer W. L. Jans reports that Labor Day was worthily celebrated in that city by a parade in the morning in which 2,000 men, composing nearly all the trade unions in the city, participated; and by a picnic at which 8,000 persons assisted.

Fontanet.-Secretary Henry Justice reports the organization of the employes of the Fontanet powder mills, every man about the plant being a member of the union. The title of the organization is the United Powder Workers' Union No. 7521, and it is the only one of this craft in the United States. The union will use the American Federation of Labor's union label on every keg of powder manufactured at the plant.

Marion.-Organizer James S. Myers reports that Federal Labor Union, No. 7298, has increased its membership to 431, and will undoubtedly continue to increase until all the general laborers of that city are brought into the fold. On August 21 the shovelers employed on the street improvements demanded an increase of 25 cents per day; were out for three days, when the contractors conceded the demand and the men resumed work. When these men laid down their shovels they had no organization except a verbal agreement to stand together. Our organizer found them, after quitting work, on the north side of the river holding a meeting in the open air, and invited them to go to labor headquarters, which they did, and listened to a speech showing the benefits accruing from membership in the American Federation of Labor. Then and there he obligated 130 members, whose ranks have now increased to 431. The Misisinewa Gas and Mining Co. have recently raised the wages of their men to $1.50 per day. The company did so without any hesitancy just as soon as a committee waited on them and made the request.

Muncie.-Organizer A. J. Evans reports that he and Organizer Derrick organized the restaurant employes last month and are now looking after the silver workers. They also organized the bicycle enamelers during the same period. There have been no strikes, but the silver workers refused to work unless they received their wages weekly. They gained their point in the course of three days. They are now making efforts to induce the large manufacturers to adopt the weekly payday rule. Very nearly all the firms on the unfair list of the American Federation of Labor are being pushed out of Muncie. If a merchant handles nonunion goods the central body takes his union card out of his window and refuses to patronize him, which very soon has the desired result. He further reports that: “We have an ordinance for the city council to make the 8-hour workday on all municipal work, and all union labor to be paid at least $1.50 per day. Since January Muncie has twelve new unions. Muncie sent 1,392 union men to Elwood on Labor Day."

South Bend.-Organizer J. W. Peters reports that he has organized a Barbers' Union at Mishawaka,

and that the prospects of further organization are very good. The Labor Day demonstration in that city was an immense affair. The parade was fully two miles long, and consisted of a labor, floral, civic, and industrial display, with a bicycle parade and an exhibition of fireworks in the evening. Fully ten thousand strangers came to the city to assist at the celebration. Praises for organized labor are on everybody's tongue for the manner in which the entire affair was conducted. It was an eye-opener for some people in South Bend.

OHIO.

Barberton. -Organizer Edward Genet reports that there are some 250 union men in that city, all of whom are now working-the minimum wage paid being $1.40 per day. He also reports that boycotts on non-union shoes and clothing are being vigorously pushed, and that efforts are being made to organize the retail clerks.

Bowling Green.-Organizer Jay H. Mullen reports that the oil well workers of Northwestern Ohio and Indiana have decided to make the Cygnet Review, of Cygnet, Wood County, their official organ. He further reports that a special meeting of the oil workers of Wood and Hancock counties was held at Cygnet on Sunday, the 10th instant. Committees were present from Bowling Green, Hammondsburg, North Baltimore, Findlay and Cygnet. It was decided to thoroughly organize the craft, and that the organizers be paid $15 for each union organized. A committee of one from each union was chosen to take charge of the money to pay such organizers. It was also decided to send delegates from each union to the convention of the American Federation of Labor at Detroit in December next.

Cincinnati.-Organizer Frank L. Rist reports the largest parade of union men ever seen on Labor Day in that city. The horseshoers, coremakers, iron moulders, electrotypers, bricklayers, freestone cutters, cigarmakers and laundry workers were in line-not less than an aggregate of 8,000. The parade was followed by a successful outing at the Lagoon, where speeches were delivered at the amphitheatre by John G. Weaver, of the iron moulders; T. J. Donnelly, secretary of the Central Labor Council, and Father McGrady; and the exercises terminated with grand concerts, given during the afternoon and evening.

East Liverpool.-Organizer J. J. Weisend reports that an Iron Moulders' Union was organized in that city during the past month. The plasterers are out on strike for an increase of wages from $2.50 to $3 per day. He further reports that during the past four months he has organized unions of stone masons, sheet metal workers and plasterers, and that he is working on several other trades.

Hamilton.-Secretary Eugene Reeves reports that six months ago Iron Molders' Union, No. 283, had but 22 members, while today it has 124. Also that the Kahn Bros. Stove works of that city have been unionized, and an agreement signed binding until January 1, 1901. And it is now positively no card, no work."

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Toledo.-Organizer Thomas Rumsey reports that Labor Day was observed by the trade unions of that city by a parade and a picnic at the fair grounds in which about fourteen thousand persons participated.

Youngstown.-Secretary G. T. Bert, of the Central Labor Union, reports the organization of unions of clerks and tube workers. He says "the A. A. of I. & S. W. will all be in line before long, when we will be over two thousand strong. We won't quit until we have everything in line." He further reports that the labor pageant of that city was the largest in its history, over five thousand men