When labor gives place to refreshment, drink MEREDITH’S DIAMOND CLUB PURE RYE. Ask for it. > « OFFICIAL BOOK of the OHIO— FEDERATION OF LABOR 1 1. LI rgAP^W :9 ?) c5uNC i U 22 Q. W. MEREDITH & CO.. Distillers, Distributors, Importers, EAST LIVERPOOL, OHIO, U. S. A. The CLEVELAND ELECTRIC * RAILWAY COMPANY * General Offices, 620 Electric Building, CLEVELAND, OHIO CITY TOURING CAR TROLLEY TRIPS Daily 8 and 10 a. m., 12 noon, 2 and 4 p. m. from PUBLIC SQUARE FOREST CITY HOUSE CORNER QELIGHTFUL Two-Hour 25c trips about Cleveland, Metropolis of Ohio. Best and cheapest way of see- ing the “Forest City.” Passing and showing Magnificent Parks, Boulevards Business Centers, Beautiful Residence and Manufacturing Districts. World- Famous Euclid Avenue, the Garfield Tomb, Euclid Heights and Governor Herrick’s Home, “Forest Hill,” Sum- mer Home of John D. 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Separate compartment for casket, Special Trolley Car Service r OHIO STATE Vj T METROPOLIS L CLEVELAND E V Seventh City of United States F Lake Erie s JL/ Greatest L Harbor and A Convention City N D Population over Four Hundred and Fifty Thousand “NOT HOW CHEAP, BUT HOW GOOD” WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR THE FINEST FRENCH CONFECTIONS FINEST BAKERY GOODS FINEST GROCERIES FINEST DELICATESSEN FINEST WINES, LIQUORS AND CIGARS Lowest price house in the Ohio Valley when Quality is taken into consideration AVOID TYPHOID FEVER BY DRINKING TALLEWANDA WATER only IOC PER GALLON in 5 gallon glass bottles or jugs You should not be without this water ESTABLISHED 1840 THE Joseph R. Peebles’ Sons €o. JOSEPH S. PEEBLES, PRESIDENT Government Square Peebles’ Corner. Walnut Hills CINCINNATI, OHIO Visitors to our city should not fail to visit our stores. You will not be importuned to buy but will always receive a cordial welcome. CINCINNATI, OHIO THE STANDARD OIL COMPANY The high quality and low price of its goods, with the uniformly fair treatment of its numerous cus- tomers is the basis of this company’s success. 2 OHIO FEDERATION SIXTH AND RACE THE FAIR SIXTH AND RACE Cincinnati’s Great Department Store Crowned with SUCCESS from the very hour the doors first opened. Besides the high standard of merchandise at the lowest prices, you will find m this store the unwavering desire to treat you better than any other house. 55 Stores under one roof Several hundred courteous Salespeople Store opens 8.15 a. m. Closes - 5.45 p. m. “THE CINCINNATI TRACTION COMPANY.” OF LABOR 3 Official Book AND Convention Proceedings OF THE * v , * ’ • Twenty-Second Annual Convention OF THE Ohio Federation of Labor Cincinnati, Ohio 1905 PUBLISHED BY THE OHIO FEDERATION OF LABOR 4 OHIO FEDERATION Carriage, Wagon and Saddlery HARDWARE FOR THE TRADE Fifth Wheels, Vehicle Steps, Whiffletree and Shaft Irons, Body, Seat and Canopy Irons all Varieties and Sizes for Standard Work: Buckles, Bits, Hames, Terrets, Rings, Cockeyes, Trees—*- -THE ENTIRE LINE OF COM- MON HARNESS HARDWARE * * * & THE EBERHARD MFG. CO. CLEVELAND, OHIO THE BAKER, McMILLEN CO. ■ = AKRON, OHIO ' MANUFACTURERS OF Akron Eclipse and Standard Eclipse Levels WRITE FOR OUR NEW CATALOG We respectfully solicit a trial of our 66 NEW CROWN 99 We claim for it the distinction of being “UNEXCELLED” THE CROWN BREWING CO. CINCINNATI, OHIO 33 l,TJ A I &l^<3 o ims: OF LABOR OFFICERS^ Ohio Federation of Labor President HENRY OTT, - - - Cincinnati, Ohio 1st ©tce=President JAMES A. ROBINSON, - Canton, Ohio 2nd IPice=Pre3idcnt E. E. SMITH, - - - Toledo, Ohio 3rd Piee= President J. R. LYON, - Cincinnati, Ohio 4tf) Ptce^Pregitimt E. BREIDENBACH, - - Dayton, Ohio ^ecmar^ttoagurer CRISS McCONNELL, - East Liverpool, Ohio &emtatv MICHAEL GOLDSMITH, - Cleveland, Ohio ^Delegate to ft. jf. of £. FRED B. HOBBY, - - Cleveland, Ohio 6 OHIO FEDERATION Incorporated /84Q. gtocichj for faring© in thr (£itu of ©Icucionb, Individual Deposits - - $48,508,448.39 Undivided Profits - - - 113,659.69 Surplus Fund - - - 2,600,000.00 Seventy-seven thousand three hundred and seven depositors ™ CLEVELAND BUILDERS SUPPLV CO. SEWER PIPE, LIME, CEMENT, WALL PLASTER, TERRA COTTA, PRESSED BRICK, FIRE BRICK, CLAY, ETC. OFFICES GARFIELD BUILDING CLEVELAND, O OF LABOR 7 HENRY OTT President Ohio Federation of Labor Cincinnati, Ohio 8 OHIO FEDERATION EUCLID BEACH PARK Cbe largest and most beautiful pleasure resort on Cafce €rie OWNED AND MANAGED BY THE HUMPHREY COMPANY 2,000 ft. of Bathing Beach, largest Dancing Pavilion in world, Novel Double Track Roller Rink, Figure 8 Toboggan, Aerial Swing, Carousal, Theatre, 15 Bowling Alleys, Miniature Rail- way, Pony Track, Automatic Vaudeville Parlor, Merry-Go- Round, Haunted Swing, and many other amusements. Out of town visitors will be told by any Cleveland Citizen that EUCLID BEACH is enjoying the biggest boom of any resort in the world. Inaugurating a decided moral, temperance and uplifting policy and doing away with all demoralizing chance, freak and fake schemes has made EUCLID BEACH the greatest resort in the world. ONE FARE NO FREE GATE BEER OF LABOR 9 MICHAEL GOLDSMITH Secretary Ohio Federation of Laboi Cleveland, Ohio 10 OHIO FEDERATION J. G. SCHMIDLAPP, President A. B. VOORHEIS Vice-President E.P. STOUT Vice-President EDWARD SENIOR Vice-President LOUIS E. MILLER Vice - President R. A. KOEHLER W. S. MAGLY Secretary & Treasurer Assistant Secretary RUSSELL WILSON EDGAR STARK Assistant Secretary Trust Officer Cijc (Union fyalrings IBank & Crust Company CINCINNATI : OHIO Branches 43-45 East Fifth Street 1 1 27 -1 1 2Q Vine Street Capital, Surplus & Undivided Profits Individual Deposits . $ 2 , 101 , 491.51 18 , 749 , 442.20 Pays 3 per cent, on Savings Accounts The business of this company is divided into the following departments SAVINGS BANKING TRUST BOND SAFE DEPOSIT REAL ESTATE George W. Ball Safe Deposit Department Charles H. Deppe Bond Department Augustus O. Bing Mortgage Loan Department W. S. W. Edgar Real Estate Department Wm. Kalbfell Vine Street Branch C. Ginocchio Italian Department C, The Company will be pleased to furnish, upon application, detailed information regarding any department. Your patronage is respectfully solicited. OF LABOR criss McConnell Treasurer Ohio Federation of Labor East Liverpool, Ohio 12 OHIO FEDERATION ELECTRICITY IS A WILLING SERVANT St is easily con- trolled NEVER TIRING NEVER COMPLAINING 2/ou simply push a button It adapts itself absolutely, without limitations, to all conditions Electric Lights, Electric Irons, Electric Chafing Dishes A FIRE WITHOUT KINDLING BY USING GAS FOR FUEL Perfect cooking is guaranteed to every user of a gas range. A gas heater will add to your comfort on cool mornings and evenings. Latest devices and patterns at our SHOW ROOMS, 4th & RACE STS. The Gas Of Electric Appliance OF LABOR 13 JAMES 0. ROBINSON First Vice-President Ohio Federation of Labor Canton, Ohio OHIO FEDERATION Sunday Creek Company Sunday Creek Hocking Coal Smithers Creek f, Hand Picked” Splint Coal Smithers Creek Steam and Gas Coal Kanawha Splint and Steam Coal Annual Production Ten Million Tons Producers of General Office Outlook Building' Columbus, Ohio OF LABOR 15 E. E. SMITH Second Vice-President Ohio Federation of Labor Toledo, Ohio 16 OHIO FEDERATION The American Tool Works Co. CINCINNATI, U. S. A. Builders of a highly Improved Line of Lathes, Planers, Shapers Radical Drills, Upright Drills FOR RAPID WORK PRODUCTION When any other WHITE LEAD is as good as f ' ANCHOR ’’ is now, "ANCHOR” WILL BE BETTER. NATIONAL LEAD CO. CINCINNATI BRANCH CINCINNATI, .... OHIO A =\ Greatest Convenience of the Twentieth Century In point of convenience no invention in the last hundred years can compare with the telephone. There never was an invention before the telephone that so nearly approached the versatility of an intelligent man. It is a maker and unmaker of social en- gagements, an errand boy that never lags by the way, a fire alarm and a watchman, a doctor and an apothecary, a cabman, a grocer, a butcher, a newspaper, in short it is the most magical magician in the world in that it is almost anything you will it to be. There are occasions when it will even be your banker. In Cincinnati this great convenience can be secured at a price within reach of all. Ask Main 85 for rates and order in this magician at once. The Cincinnati & Suburban Bell Telephone Co. Contract Office 314 Vine Street Cincinnati, O. \ # Established OF LABOR 17 J. R. LYON Third Vice-President Ohio Federation of Labor Cincinnati, Ohio 18 OHIO FEDERATION JANTZ & LEIST ELECTRIC CO. MANUFACTURERS OF MULTIPOLAR MOTORS and DYNAMOS Electric Light and Power Plants 808 and 810 Elm Street CINCINNATI, OHIO, U. S. A. G REAT central C. H. D., PERE MARQUETTE, C. C. <&, L THE MICHIGAN LINE Fast trains, entirely new equipment, coaches, parlor cars and sleepers all heated with steam and lighted by elec- tricity, run from CINCINNATI TO TOLEDO AND DETROIT MAKING CONNECTIONS FOR ALL POINTS IN MICHIGAN AND CANADA D. G. EDWARDS, Passenger Traffic Manager CINCINNATI, O. OF LABOR 19 E. BREIDENBACH Fourth Vice President Ohio Federation of Labor Dayton, Ohio 20 OHIO FEDERATION The Popular Big F our Operates 2,558 miles of Railway Lines in the Central States which have, by the expenditure of large sums of money, been brought to the highest grade of perfection, and their equipment includes everything of the best and latest designs. Through Sleeping Car Lines From the Commodious Central Union Station in the Heart of Cincinnati to St. Louis, Chicago, Peoria, Toledo, Detroit, Cleveland, Buffalo, Boston and New York. Trains leave Cincinnati Morning', Noon and Night for the above and many other Cities, making direct connections with all Railway and Steamer Lines through the Best Terminals. For detailed information call at Ticktt Office, Ingalls Building, Fourth and Vine, Cincinnati, or address, WARREN J. LYNCH, Gen. Pass. & Ticket Agt J. E. REEVES, Gen’l Southern Agt. Cincinnati, Ohio. ENGINE and BOILER ROOM SPECIALISTS** We Manufacture Everything Needful Regrinding Steu* VaJve. Blow - off Valves, Lever Throttle Valves, Gate Valves, Injectors, Lubricators, Oilers, Grease Cups, Whistles, Etc. Buy of your Jobber or let us hear from you direct THE WM. POWELL CO., Cincinnati, 0. CL)f (Unitrt States DarntsT) Company MANUFACTURERS FINEST Varnishes Telephone West 359 2616-2618 Colerain Ave. Cincinnati OF LABOR 21 . 1 . FRED B. HOBBY Delegate to American Federation of Labor Cleveland, 0. 22 OHIO FEDERATION FLEISCHMAININ & CO.’S COMPRESSED YEAST ALWAYS THE BEST OHIO STATE SAVINGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION, 44 East Broad St. 24 Hour Clock. COLUMBUS, OHIO. Under State Supervision. Money Furnished to Buy or Build Homes in Columbus. 4 per cent, on Savings Accounts. 5 per cent, on Definite Time Certificates. The Largest Association in Central Ohio. OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS. JOHN J. STODDART, President Attorney. M. S. CONNORS. 1st Vice-President General Superintendent H. V., T. & O. C., and K. & M. Ry’s. RDWIN F. WOOD, .... 2nd Vice President Casliier Capitol City Bank. E. J. SWERER, Secretary-Manager C. J. KRAG, ........ Treasurer Merchant. L. D. IIAGERTY, Ex-Probate Judge. PROF. J A. SHAWAN, Superintendent of Schools. J. A HEDGES, Cashier Peruna Drug Company. No orders too large for our capacity, None too small for our best attention. THE HILL & GRIFFITH CO. MANUFACTURERS OF FOUNDRY FACINGS, SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENTS. Importers and Refiners of Plumbago and Graphite FOR ALL PURPOSES. Office and Factory i C, H, & D. Railway, Norih of Gest Street. CINCINNATI. O., U. S. A. OF LABOR PROCEEDINGS -OF THE- OHIO FEDERATION OF LABOR. CINCINNATI, OHIO, OCTOBER 3-6. 1905, MORNING SESSION. First Day. — October 3rd, 1905. The twenty-second Annual Convention of the Ohio Federation of Labor was called to order by President Fred Zepp at ,Cospaopolitan Hall at 10 A. M., in the City of Cincinnati, Ohio, on October 1 3rd; An address of welcome by Mayor Fleishmann in well chosen words he extended the welcome of the City and her citizens to the officers and members of the Ohio State Federation of Labor. Mr. John Albrecht, President of the Central Labor Council of the City of Cincinnati, extended the welcome of the Central Body and the Union men and women of the City. Mr. Frank Rist was then introduced and on behalf of the A. F. of L. of which he is the District organizer, extended the welcome of the Trade Unions of the City and in a few well chosen words spoke on what it meant to the world in general and particularly to the Union men and women to stand by their Unions and the principles they uphold. President Fred Zepp accepted the welcome of the City and the representatives of the Trade Unions Movement in the City of Cincin- nati on behalf of the officers and delegates to the Ohio Federation of Labor. At this time, Vice-President Ott on behalf of the Amalgamated Wood Workers of America presented to the Ohio Federation of Labor through President Zepp a handsome gavel which President Zepp re- ceived in the name of the Federation. President Zepp then appointed on the Credential Committee Brothers Rumsey, Padgett and Mar- shall. The meeting was then declared adjourned until two o’clock Tues- day afternoon. AFTERNOON SESSION, OCTOBER 3rd, 1905. Meeting called to order by President Zepp. Officers present, President Zepp, First Vice-President Henry Ott, Second Vice-President J. A. Robinson, Financial Secretary-Treasurer Chris McConnell, Secretary Bert H. Beadle. Brother Rumsey, Chairman of the Credential Committee, made a report and same was accepted arid the following delegates were seated: Miss Rose Dickhoner, Shirt Waist and Laundry Workers. Louis Biecker, Ohio State District No. 2, B. S. Firemen. J. W. Harter, Akron Central Labor Union. John R. Lyons, International Stationary Engineers, Cincinnati. Wm. Quinlan, Granite Pavers, 7134 A. F. of I.., Cincinnati, O. Wm. Rose, Plumbers No. 55, Cleveland, O. Jacob Kehres, Plumbers No. 55, Cleveland, O. Bert. H. Beadle, Watch Case Engravers, Canton, O. J. A. Robinson, Canton, C. L. U. — B. P. P. D. of A. Thos. Padgett, Carpenters, E. Palestine, O. Charles Atherton, Metal Polishers, Newark, O. Chris McConnell, Typographical Union, E. Liverpool; Central Trades Council, E. Liverpool. Henry Ott, Woodworkers District Council, Cincinnati, O. Thomas McManus, C. L. Council, Cincinnati, O. 24 OHIO FEDERATION OLD Oscar Pepper SOUR MASH. Bottled in BOND. THE Star Distilling Co. CINCINNATI, OHIO. ESTABLISHED 1855. FREIBERG & WORKUM 1 DISTILLERS 1 Offices s 216 to 220 EAST FRONT STREET, CINCINNATI, Distilleries : Lynchburg, Ohio. Petersburg, Kentucky, Cincinnati, Terre Haute, Ind. Whiskey Tora Great People FOR SALE BY Leading Dealers FINE OLD RYE J& A. FREIBERG. Ctnill The 0E0. BIELER SONS CO., C IN Cl ININ ATI, U. S. A. OF LABOR 25 John Kidd, Trades Council, Jefferson County. John Hallerbach, Beer Drivers No. 175, Cincinnati, O. Charles Stalf, Beer Drivers No. 175, Cincinnati, O. John P. Weigel, Beer Bottlers and Drivers No. 164, Cleveland, O.; No. 199, Cincinnati, O. Albert Colnot, Brewery Workers No. 12, Cincinnati, O. A. Kummer, Brewery Workers No. 12, Cincinnati, O. F. Zepp, Brewery Workers No. 17, Cleveland, O.; Beer Drivers No. 91, Cleveland, O. Thos. Rumsey, C. L. U., Toledo, O. E. Breidenbach, Trades Council, Dayton, O. George Gardner, Allied Printing Trades Council, Cincinnati, O. H. S. Marshall, Horseshoers No. 12, Cincinnati, O. Henry Buede, Stationary Firemen No. 49, Cincinnati, O. E. E. Smith, Br’d Stationary Firemen No. 87, Akron, O.; Br’d Sta- tionary Firemen No. 52, Cleveland, O.; Br’d. Stationary Firemen No. 5 2. Canton, O.; Br’d. Stationary Firemen No. 103, Youngstown, O. Michael Goldsmith, Bartenders No. 108, Cleveland, O. Thos. S. Farrell, Cooks and Waiters No. 167, Cleveland, O.; Cooks and Waiters No. 106, Cleveland, O. F. B. Hobby, Cooks and Waiters, 106, 167, Cleveland, O.; Cooks and Waiters, 106, 167, Cleveland, O. Arthur Booth, Local 290, Hotel and R. Employes. Wm. Bernhardt, Stationary Firemen Hamilton, O. S. S. Stillwell, U. Trades and Labor Council of Cuyahoga County. Henry Sutton, Cutters and Trimmers, Cincinnati, O. Joseph Meyung, State Branch of Barbers, Cincinnati, O. Supplementary report of Committee on delegates from the Gar- ment Makers and Journeymen Barbers was concurred in and delegates were seated. Moved and seconded that the report of Credential Committee be corrected to read that Brothers Hobby and Farrell were delegates from the Cooks and Waiters and that they be recorded as having 2^2 votes each in the Convention for their respective Unions. Carried. APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES. Auditing Committee — Brothers Farrell, Harter, Smith, McManus, and Hallerbach. State Oragnization Committee — Brothers Hobby, Rose, Sutton, Atherton and Stalf. Constitution and By-Laws Committee — Brothers Stillwell, Weigel Robinson, Gardner, and Rumsey. Grievance Committee — Brothers Booth, Goldsmith, Lyons, Padgett and Kehres. Resolution Committee — Brothers McConnell, Kummer, Buede, Mar- shall, and Miss Dickhoner. Moved and seconded that the rules of the last Convention be in force until further orders. Carried. Moved and seconded that the Secretary have a polling list of all delegates and number, of votes of each delegate printed and have same ready on Wednesday morning. Carried. Moved and seconded that a committee of three be appointed to se- cure a stenographer for the Federation during this Convention. Car- ried. The President, First Vice-President, and Secretary were appointed on this Committee. Moved and seconded that all resolutions to be acted upon by this Convention be in by Thursday noon. Carried. A letter was received from the Referendum League of Cincinnati, asking the privilege of the floor for Reverend Herbert Bigelow, as follows: Cincinnati, O., Oct. 3rd, 1905. Ohio Federation of Labor, Gentlemen: — The Referendum League of Cincinnati, a non-partisan and educational organization of Cincinnati, desires to have one of its members address the Convention upon the objects and aims of the organization, together with its work. We would be pleased to know when you could give the gentleman, Rev. Herbert Bigelow, some of your time. Fraternally, T. J. Donnelly. On a vote of the Federation it was ordered that Rev. Bigelow be 26 OHIO FEDERATION OHIO UNION BREWING CO., 2960-2970 Spring Grove Ave., CINCINNATI, OHIO. BREWERS OF GENUINE LAGER BEER. Strictly Union in all Departments. Telephone West 814. GIVE US A CALL. HARVARD RYE KLEIN BROS. CINCINNATI, O. LEVI O T T ENHEIMER. FINE OLD WHISKIES, WINES and LIQUORS. 533 Walnut Street, CINCINNATI, OHIO. HEADQUARTERS FOR ALL LEADING FOREIGN AMD NATIVE MINERAL WATERS. WE ARE THE ONLY EXCLUSIVE WINE MERCHANTS IN CINCINNATI, AND ARE THE LARGEST DIRECT IMPORTERS IN THE OHIO VALLEY. THE STANDARD TOOL COMPANY’S REAMERS, TAPS, CHUCKS & MILLING CUTTERS PRODUCED BY SKILLED MECHANICS. ON THE BEST MECHANICAL PRINCIPLES. WILL SATISFY THE MOST CRITICAL Specijy Shield, Stamped Tools OFFICE AND FACTORY CLEVELAND, OHIO OF LABOR 27 allowed thirty minutes and that all those given the privilege of the floor be limited to this time. On a motion carried by the assembly, a Committee of three were appointed on the Official Souvenir, — Brothers Stillwell, Hobby, and Marshall. The following resolution presented by the United Brewery Work- men was adopted without being referred to the Committee. Whereas, the Union Label card or button is recognized by organized labor, the most effective weapon to aid, assist and promote the inter- ests of organized labor, to strengthen its economic organization in the most lawful, peaceable, and inexpensive manner; Whereas, the Brewery Workers International Union of America issues a label to be placed on all barrels, kegs, cases, or bottles, and which will be furnished to the employers of Union Labor in Breweries and Bottling shops upon application free of charge; Whereas, the bulk of the products of these firms is consumed by the working people either at their own home, at public places of en- joyment, picnics, balls, or other festivities, but up to this date no de- mand for the Union Label of the Brewery Workers and Bottlers has been made; Therefore, be it resolved that we, the delegates in Convention as- sembled, known as the Ohio State Federation of Labor do hereby en- dorse the label of the International Union of United Brewery Workers and call upon the workers organized or otherwise to demand the Union Label on all barrels or kegs, cases of bottled goods, or upon the bot- tles, and to use their influence so that dealers may buy or sell no other beer, ale, or porter than such bearing the red Union Label of the United Brewery Workmen of America. Resolved, that the Secretary of this organization be instructed to forward a copy of this resolution to all labor organizations of this State affiliated or not and also send a copy to every Brewery or Bottling shop proprietor doing business within the jurisdiction of this organiza- tion. John P. Weigel, Delegate. RESOLUTION NO 2. Be it resolved that this Convention at Cincinnati, O., in session now assembled indorse Senator Pollock’s convict labor bill which has been before the Senate and House heretofore, be concurred in and adopted. M. Goldsmith, Arthur Booth. Referred to the Committee on Resolutions. RESOLUTION NO. 3. Whereas, Women receive less wages than men for the same work thereby displacing men, Resolved, That we advocate the payment of equal wages for equal work believing that this will enable many women to remain in the home and lessen the number of men out of work. Michael Goldsmith, Arthur Booth. Referred to the Committee on Resolutions. RESOLUTION NO. 4. Resolved, That the Ohio Federation of Labor uses its utmost ef- forts to increase the age limit from 14 years to 16 years in the child labor law. Michael Goldsmith, Arthur Booth. Referred to the Committee on Resolutions. The Chairmen of the different Committees were granted the last five minutes before adjournment in which to make announcements daily. The Federation accepted the invitation extended by the Local Committee to attend a meeting of the Central Labor Body on Tues- day night, a Smoker on Wednesday night, and a Trolley ride on Thursday afternoon. On motion of Delegate Goldsmith it was decided that all communica- tions or resolutions not having the Allied Printing or Typographical Label should be returned to the one presenting same with the same marked no label and they would not be read. Meeting then adjourned until 10 o’clock Thursday morning. 28 OHIO FEDERATION CHEW RED DEVIL TOBACCO UNION MADE. SMOKE SONADA AND BLUE RIBBON CIGARS CHEW and SMOKE SEA LION Tobacco STRICTLY UNION MADE Save the fronts for premiums CHEWING AND SMOKING TOBACCO. B.DUWEL & BROS. 1104-1106 KENNER ST. CINCINNATI. O. OF LABOR 29 slim jim Peter Ibold, Maker, Cincinnati, O. MORNING SESSION. Second Day, October 4th, 1905. The meeting was called to order by President Zepp at 10:40 A. M. Officers present: President Zepp, First Vice-President Henry Ott, Second Vice-President J. A. Robinson, Financial Secretary-Treasurer Chris McConnell, Secretary Bert. H. Beadle. Owing to the fact that the polling list was not at hand, the roll call of the delegates was suspended. Reading of the minutes. Minutes were corrected as ordered. Brother John P. Frey, Editor of the Iron Molders’ Journal, was in- troduced by President Zepp to address the meeting on Convict Labor in connection with the Molders’ Union. Moved and seconded that The Ohio Federation of Labor goes on record as using their best efforts with the Iron Molders’ Union in their fight against Convict Labor and that all other organizations affected by Convict Labor be granted the same as the Iron Molders’ Union. Brother Frey then said that he would use his best efforts to have the Iron Molders’ Union join The Ohio Federation of Labor. Reverend Herbert S. Bigelow was then introduced to address the meeting in the interest of the Referendum League of the City of Cincin- nati. The following resolution was then read: Resolved, That The Ohio Federation of Labor co-operate with other non-partisan organizations to secure from the next General As- sembly a resolution submitting to a vote of the people a constitutional amendment embodying the principle of the Initiative and Referendum. Resolved, That the Executive Committee of the Federation be in- structed to send a communication to the legislative candidates of all parties asking them to pledge their support to such a resolution. Resolved, That the Committee be instructed to so word its ad- dress to the candidates that irrespective of their personal opinion con- cerning the Initiative and Referendum, they will if elected, vote to submit a constitutional amendment and thereby give the people of the State a chance to express their opinion. Be it further resolved, That whenever any legislative candidate ignores the communication of the committee or declares himself op- posed to permitting the people to vote on such an amendment, it shall be the duty of the committee to so inform all labor organizations within the district of said candidate to the end that the members of organized labor may not be betrayed by their negligence into the support of their enemies. S. S. Stillwell, T. & L. C., Cleveland, Ohio, E. Breidenbach, U. T. & L. C., Davton, Ohio, John W. Harter, Central Labor Union, Akron, Ohio. Moved and seconded that this resolution be adopted without refer- ence to the Committee. Carried. Moved and seconded that each delegate in arising to address the Convention should give his name and the organization he represents. Carried. Moved and seconded that whenever five members call for the previous question, the previous question be put. Otherwise delegates shall speak until five men call for the previous question. Amended that whenever thirty-five out of thirty-six delegates ask for the previous question, then the question shall be put. Motion and amendment ruled out of order by the presiding officer. Moved and seconded that the Secretary be instructed to send fraternal greetings from The Ohio Federation of Labor to The Massa- chusetts State Federation of Labor which is in Convention at Pitts- field, Mass, at present, also the State Federation of Labor of Pennsyl- vania, by telegram. Carried. 30 OHIO FEDERATION “ UNION MADE.” SIGHT SELLERS Moch.Berman 4(0. CREATORS Ourgannentsare noted for medium price.Duilt for the people. They are the highest type of Modern Tailoring and form fitting. S.W. C0R ELM & MCFARLAND ST 5. CINCINNATI, 0. Syracuse Paper & Pulp Co. Manufacturers and Dealers in Corset Valves ARE All Right Ask your dealer AMERICAN VALVE AND METER CO. CINCINNATI. OHIO Jos.Nonhorst&Co. PHONE MAIN 4309. ALL GRADES OF WALL PAPER. Strictly Union Made. Factory at Syracuse, N. Y. SHEET METAL WORKERS. BRANCH STORES: MANUFACTURERS OF Cincinnati, Ohio. Syracuse, N. Y. New York, N. Y. Buffalo, N. Y. Boston, Mass. Philadelphia, Pa. St. Louis, Mo. Potsdam, N. Y. SMOKE STACKS, TANKS, Etc. 525 and 527 East Pearl St.. Agents wanted in every city. Write brunch nearest your city for samples. CINCINNATI. O. OF LABOR 31 PRESIDENT’S REPORT. To the twenty-second Annual Convention of the Ohio State Federa- tion of Labor, officers and delegates assembled. Brothers: — Another year has passed since our Annual Convention was held at Canton, Ohio, after which your Executive Board held a meeting immediately after its adjournment. At said meeting it was decided to at once get out the proceedings and revised Constitution, and have them mailed to the different local Unions and Central bodies by the Secretary. This, however, was neglected by said officer, Secre- tary B. H. Beadle, of Canton, Ohio, and not taken up until your Execu- tive Board met at Cleveland, Ohio, on May 31st, 1905, at which meet- ing the following Executive Board members were present: Henry Ott, M. Beckwith, Chris McConnell, and Fred Zepp. After all, and in spite of the notification of all members, Secretary Beadle was absent, he be- ing the only officer who ought to have been present without fail. There- fore the Board instructed Secretary-Treasurer McConnell to stop at Canton on his way home and demand the seal and all other parapher- nalia and property of the organization, so as to enable us to send out the different matter pertaining to the organization of the State Federa- tion. Although the representation in the past has been somewhat small. I am content and say that this Convention has improved conditions somewhat, but it must be admitted that it was not what it ought to be. It did not meet with our expectations. Apparently there is not enough interest taken in the work of the State Organization by organized labor of this State and the Convention must take such action as to arouse and stimulate that interest so much required in our movement in order to achieve success, secure the betterment of conditions of the workers. The members and affiliated Unions must certainly do more to bring this about, more extensively assist the officers in their work of organization. If organization is a benefit, the organization of such organizations should Certainly be up to the standard. It must be remembered by those who attended the Convention at Canton that the money usually spent in sending delegates to a Con- vention of the American Federation of Labor was to be devoted this year to a missionary movement, having for its object the general or- ganization of this State into the Ohio Federation of Labor. Your Ex- ecutive officers went through the usual formality of making formal appeal and application at the headquarters of the American Federation of Labor for an organizer for the State of Ohio. Inasmuch as Brother Beadle and myself were delegates to the A. F. of L., San Francisco Conven- tion, representing our respective International Unions, we made a per- sonal appeal to the members of the Executive Council of the A. F. of L. for said organizer. The result was much the same as in former years and not wishing to be responsible for further delay, I brought the mat- ter to the attention of the Executive Board at the meeting held in Cleveland on date previously mentioned. It will be seen that the four members present at this meeting did all in their power. The reason why the other members failed to attend said meeting can be best ex- plained by themselves. They were duly notified of time and place of meeting. While we decided to make a final appeal to the A. F. of L. for an organizer for Ohio, the following reply was received, after the ses- sion of the Executive Council held in Scranton, Pa., from the officers of the A. F. of L. I beg to advise you that General Organizer Thomas F. Tracy has been placed in Ohio and will follow the route as outlined as per en- closed list. All our General Organizers are working on itineraries as we find in this way that the work can be better facilitated and covered to the best advantage. Trusting that Organizer Tracy’s work will yield good results and with best wishes, Frat. yours, Frank Morrison, Secy. What work General Organizer Tracy has done is impossible for me to state and as I learned that he is in the City himself, he will no doubt make a report to you. I also wish to state that the rate of per capita is insufficient and therefore recommend that the same be increased to at least one cent per member per month, to all local Unions affiliated so as to enable your officers to do more missionary work in the interest of the Ohio State Federation of Labor. I further recommend that the Constitution be amended so as to 32 OHIO FEDERATION •Automatic’ =V Will Absolutely Wash the Finest of Fabrics, Including: Laces, Without the Least Injury. CAPACITY 8 SHIRTS IN 8 MINUTES. Will Send on TWO WEEKS TRIAL. WRITE AT ONCE FOR PARTICULARS TO BOSS WASHING MACHINE CO., CINCINNATI, OHIO. W. W. & J. W. CROTHERS, PROPRIETORS IV HITE CLOUD LAUNDRT. Stkicti.y First Ci. vss Work. Offices 722 Vine St. and 412 and 414 W. gth St. Telephone C,n,l 2514. CINCINNATI, O. THE THE Hill Top Model Laundry Co., L A U N D R Y CINCINNATI, OHIO. IS A Tip Top MAIN OFFICE: CLAY AND CANAL STS. DOWN TOWN OFFICE: 39 FOUNTAIN SQUARE. L A UNDR Y TELEPHONES. CINCINNATI. CANAL 62 AND 500 FOR ORDERS ONLY. CANAL 2394. GENERAL OFFICE. C omplim on ts 9/ic/iotcis jCongworth Cincinnati, Ohio . OF LABOR 33 provide that whenever an officer fails to attend to his duties that he be suspended from office forthwith and the President to have the power to fill the vacancy; the only excuse for absence or neglect of duty is to be sickness. I am of the opinion that if the Executive Board is to do good work, all members without an exception must attend to their duties and be always on hand when a call for a meeting is issued and not leave the work to a few. Being well aware that more and better work must be done by organized labor in order to make the benefit of organization lasting can easily be seen by the various strikes we experienced lately; such as the Teamsters’ strike in Chicago, the Building Trades of Cleveland the Metal Polishers and Buffers of Newark, Ohio, and those of the Standard Sewing Machine Company, of Cleveland. We must also carefully consider and do all in our power to se- cure: free text books for schools, convict labor law improvement. The delegates must also bear in mind the eight hour fight the Typographical Union is making and that we must assist them wherever possible in their fight for justice and we may congratulate said organization on the victories already achieved. Onward to the perfection and complete organization of the workers of the State of Ohio. RespectfulP’’ submitted, Fred Zepp, President. Moved and seconded that President’s report be received and re- ferred to a special committee of three. Amended that President’s re- port be referred to the Constitutional Committee. Substitute motion made and seconded that a committee of three be appointed by this organization to act on all officers’ reports, and the President’s report be turned over to that committee. Carried. The presiding officer then appointed Brothers Meyung of the Bar- bers, Farrell, of the Waiters, and Harter, of the Akron Central Labor Union, on this committee. Moved and seconded that the Convention adjourn until one o’clock. Brother Marshall appealed from the decision of the chair on the point that a motion to adjourn cannot be amended. Brother Marshall stated as his reason for appeal that an amendment is always in order. The presiding officer stated that a motion to adjourn is always in order and not debatable, and therefore as presiding officer, and according to Roberts’ rules, he could not recognize the amendment to the motion The appeal was sustained. The Convention was adjourned until 2 o’clock. AFTERNOON SESSION. Second Day, October 4th, 1905. The meeting was called to order by First Vice-President Ott at 2:30 P. M. Officers present — President Zepp, First Vice-President Henry Ott, Second Vice-President J. A. Robinson, Financial Secretary-Treasurer Chris McConnell, Secretary Bert. H. Beadle. Delegates present — Rose Dickhoner, Shirt Waist and Laundry Workers; Louis Biecker, Ohio State District No. 2, B. S. Firemen; J. W. Harter, Akron Central Labor Union; John B. Lyons, International Stationary Engineers, Cincinnati; Wm. Quinlin, Granite Pavers, 7134, A. F. of L., Cincinnati; Wm. Rose, Plumbers No. 53, Cleveland; Jacob Kehres, Plumbers 55, Cleveland; Bert. H. Beadle, Watch Case En- gravers, Canton, O.; J. A. Robinson, C. L. U.; J. A. Robinson, B. P. P. D. of A.; Thos. Padgett, Carpenters, E. Palestine; Charles Atherton. Metal Polishers, Newark, Ohio; Henry Ott, Woodworkers District Coun- cil, Cincinnati; John Kidd, Trades Council, Jefferson County; John Hallerbach, Beer Drivers No. 175, Cincinnati; Charles Staff, Beer Drivers, No. 175, Cincinnati; John P. Weigel, Beer Bottlers and Drivers, No. 164, Cleveland, O.; John P. Weigel, No. 199, Cincinnati, O.; Albert Colnot. Brewery Workers No. 12, Cincinnati, O.; A. Kummer, Brewery Work- ers No. 12, Cincinnati, O.; F. Zepp, Brewery Workers No. 17, Cleve- land, O.; F. Zepp, Beer Drivers, 91, Cleveland, O.; Thos. Rumsey, C. L. U., Toledo, O.; E. Breidenbach, Trades Council, Dayton, O.; George Gardner, Allied Printing Trades Council, Cincinnati, O.; S. H. Marshall, Horseshoers No. 12, Cincinnati, O.; Henry Buede, Stationary Firemen No. 49, Cincinnati, O.; E. E. Smith, Brotherhood Stationary Firemen 87. Akron, O.; E. E. Smith, Brotherhood Stationary Firemen 52, Cleveland O.; E. E. Smith, Brotherhood Stationary Firemen No. 150, Canton, Ohio; 34 OHIO FEDERATION European Plan First Class Cafe Attached The Dennison Hotel Fifth and Main Streets CINCINNATI, 0. Rates, 75 and Up Per Day Steam Heat M. E. SHINKLE, Manager THE BRUNSWICK-BALKE-COLLENDER CO. 130 and 132 East Sixth Street, MANUFACTURERS OF Cincinnati, Ohio. UNION MADE Send for our Price loges of any ol these goods. Chicago, New York, Cincinnati, St. Louis, San Francisco. Billiard and Pool Tables, Equipped with our famous “ Monarch ” Cushions. Bar Fixtures. Large Variety of Designs to Suit any Room. Bowling Alleys, and Bowling Supplies. Billiard and Pool Table Supplies. Lists and Cata- MAIN HOUSES: The : American Oak Leather Company , Cincinnati , Ohio. Established 1847 The I. Cf E. Greenwald Co. ENGINEERS FOUNDERS Machinists and Millwrights Throttling and Automatic Steam Engines. Simple and Compound; Shafting, Hangers, Pulleys, Sprocket Wheels, Chains, Sheaves. Elevator Buckets. Macaroni Presses, Malt- ing Drums. Feed Water Heaters, Sheet Iron Work. White Lead Machinery. Distillery Machinery. Headquarters for Mill Gearing of all kinds and sizes. Steam Poiver Plants Complete Cable Address. "Greenwald” Tel. 937 Use Western Union Code 720 East Pearl St. CINCINNATI, OHIO OF LABOR 35 E. E. Smith, Brotherhood Stationary Firemen No. 103, Youngstown Ohio; Michael Goldsmith, Bartenders No. 108, Cleveland; Thos. S. Far- rell, Cooks and Waiters 167, Cleveland, O; F. B. Hobby, Cooks and Waiters, 167, Cleveland; Arthur Booth, Local 290, Hotel and R. Em ployes; F. B. Hobby, Cooks and Waiters 106, Cleveland, O.; Thos. S Farrell, Cooks and Waiters 106, Cleveland; Wm. Bernhardt, Stationary Firemen, Hamilton, O.; S. S. Stillwell, U. Trades and Labor Council, Cleveland, O.; Henry Sutton, Cutters and Trimmers, Cincinnati, O. SECRETARY’S REPORT. To the twenty-second Annual Convention of the Ohio State Federa- tion of Labor officers and delegates assembled. Just after the close of the last, which was the twenty-first Annual Convention of the Ohio Federation of Labor, which was held at Canton, Ohio, October 6th to 10th inclusive. 1904, the President, Fred Zepp, called a meeting of the Executive Board, the members present were President Fred Zepp, First Vive-President Hnry Ott, Second Vice-Presi- dent J. A. Robinson, Third Vive-President O. F. Rabbe, Fourth Vice- President M. Beckwith, Financial Secretary-Treasurer Chris McCon- nell and Secretary Bert. H. Beadle. The following matters were taken up and disposed of: That President Zepp should have full power in having two thousand copies of the proceedings of the Convention printed to be sent out to the Central Bodies and local Unions in the State. That after all corrections had been made to the amendments the Secretary, with the help of Vice-President Robinson, had five hundred copies printed of the Constitution and rules. That the printing of all the stationery be put in the hands of the Financial Secretary-Treasurer and the Secretary. The meeting was then declared adjourned until called by the Presi- dent. All matters left in the hands of the officers at this meeting have been attended to as directed. The Secretary upon receipt of the proceedings of the last Conven- tion made great efforts to place them in the hands of local Unions throughout the State. That he was unable to reach all was not the fault of the State Federation or its officers, having no list of the local Unions, the Secretary was compelled to write to the headquarters of the different Unions in request of lists which in a great number of in- stances they failed to send. While in attendance at the A. F. of L. Convention, the Secretary introduced a resolution asking for a State Organizer for Ohio and despite the untiring efforts of Brother Zepp and myself we were unable to gain our end, as in the past it was referred to the Executive Council of that body. While in San Francisco I made an effort to see the officers of the National and International Unions and urged upon them the benefit of having the local Unions affiliated with our State Federation. This they promised to do and let us hope that they may use their best endeavors in this direction. The mail matter sent out by the Secretary during the year has reached almost three thousand pieces, including the proceedings and official book. Not being able to have the Allied Printing Trades Label as de- manded by the State Federation placed upon our stationery in Canton, the Secretary placed the printing of this in the hands of the Financial Secretary-Treasurer and wish to say that he attended to this matter in a very thorough manner. This I believe covers my work for the year and in closing I wish to extend my thanks for the aid and advice so freelv given by the officers of the State Federation. Hoping that the beloved cause of Unionism which we as delegates to this Convention represent may ever pursue its onward course in its efforts to alleviate the suffering of the laboring man, I beg to re- main, Fraternally yours, Bert. H. Beadle, Secy. O. F. of L., Canton, O. Credentials received from Louis Biecker and Credential Committee advised that same be received. Moved and seconded that the report be accepted and the delegates seated and allowed one more vote. Carried. 36 OHIO FEDERATION The J. M. Robinson Mfg. Co. Presses, Dies, Cornice Brakes, Shears, Heavy and Light Corrugating Machinery . . . Special Machinery for Sheet Metal. SeSS st CINCINNATI, OHIO, PAINTERS PAINTS The Chas. Moser Co. MANUFACTURERS Cincinnati, ✓ r ✓ Ohio USE THE OLD FASHIONED AND WELL KNOWN 44 EAGLE” Brand of PURE WHITE LEAD jriNS^; MANUFACTURED FOR OVER FIFTY YEARS BY THE EAGLE WHITE LEAD CO., CINCINNATI, OHIO. ALSO RED LEAD AND LITHARGE Sold by Dealers Eveiywhere Independent of the “Trust” The L. Schreiber & Sons Co. IRON WORKS Structural and Ornamental Cincinnati, Ohio Our Success is Quality The John C. Roth Pkg Co. CURERS OF “Dove Brand'’ S. C. MEATS Cincinnati, O, “ The House oj Quality and Service ” The S. Obermayer Company Cincinnati, Chicago, Pittsburg HEADQUARTERS FOUNDRY SUPPLIES CORE ROOM SUPPLIES PATTERN MAKERS’ SUPPLIES REFINERS— Plumbago, Silver Lead, Graphite Write for General Catalogue OF LABOR 37 RESOLUTION NO. 6. For the Betterment of Organized Labor. Whereas, There is trouble at present time between the Typographical Union and the different Printing Establishments and, Whereas, The Typographical Union needs the support of Organized Labor; Therefore, Be it resolved, That Organized Labor throughout the State refuse to patronize any firm that does not use the label, and Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be sent to all Labor Organizations in the State. And be it further resolved that each member use his or her influence to prevent others from patronizing such papers not bearing the label and also insist on urging no goods of any description not bearing the Union Label. By so doing we assist all Organizations striving to bet- ter their conditions. Yours for the cause of Labor, Thos. Padgett, E. Palestine, Ohio. Referred to the Committee on Resolutions. RESOLUTION NO. 7. On behalf of Division No. 98 Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employes of Akron, O. I herewith respectfully submit the following resolutions for con- sideration and adoption by The Ohio Federation of Labor. Whereas, An effort is being made by Organized Street Railway Em- ployes of the State to secure legislation providing for the comfort of said employes to the effect that all Street Railway Companies of the State be required by statute to heat the vestibules of all cars during the winter months, thereby providing for the comfort of said Street Railway employes. And Whereas, Said Street Railway Employes believe that the enact- ment of a State Law looking to the elimination of the “running board” on “open” or “Summer” Cars would be a safeguard against the dangers which threaten not only the safety of the employes but the traveling public as well, and that were the use of running boards to be prohibited by law, the danger anu risk to Street Railway Employes would be greatly reduced: Therefore, Be it resolved that the Executive Board of the Ohio Federation of Labor be instructed to confer with The Amalgamated Street Railway Employes of the State in the matter, and act as the Board may deem wise and expedient in securing a passage of laws beneficial to the welfare of said Street Railway Employes. Presented by John W. Harter, Delegate from Akron Central Labor Union. Referred to the committee on Resolutions. RESOLUTION NO. 8. Be it resolved, That the delegates in the Ohio Federation of Labor in annual Convention assembled endorse the stand taken by the W. C. E. I. A. of A. in their fight against the watch case manufacturing combine. We likewise endorse their label and recommend and urge that all Union men when purchasing a watch select one of Union make and buy only watches which have the W. C. E. I. A. of A. Union A. F. of L. label attached to the case. Bert H. Beadle, Local Assembly No. 3, W. C. E. I. A. of A. Referred to the committee on Resolutions. RESOLUTION NO. 9. Whereas, the tide of immigration brings with it the germs of anarchy, crime, disease and degeneracy, is obnoxious to all good citi- zens and is a menace to our free institutions, and Whereas, the character of many parts of our country has been altered by the fact that the foreign element has driven out the old stock of loyal Americans which will be the ultimate fate of our whole Country if the present immigration laws are not amended, and Whereas, Our charitable institutions, prisons, and hospitals, are crowded with aliens and many of our trades, mines and public works are already so burdened with low grade foreign labor and the American workman has been driven out, and Whereas, Under our loose naturalization laws the ignorant immi- grants become voters, the tools of corporations, the bosses and the 38 OHIO FEDERATION “Grandpa’s Rye.” Awarded Medal St. Louis Exposi- tion 1904 for its Purity, Quality and Excellence of Flavor The Mountain Distilling Co. DISTILLERS CINCINNATI, .... OHIO THE FRED J. MEYERS MANUFACTURING CO. MANUFACTURERS OF ORNAMENTAL WIRE, IRON STEEL AND BRASS WORK OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. HAMILTON, OHIO, U. S. A. THOS. E. KENNEDY & CO. PRINTING MACHINERY TYPE AND MATERIAL 337 Main St, near Fourth, Cincinnat , O. Outfitting a Specialty. Phone: Main 2494. representing: Barnhart Bros. & Spindler’s Huber Cylinder Presses Colts Job Presses [Type Brown & Carver Cutters Chandler & Price Gordons Morrison & Monitor Wire Stitch- Golding & Co. Brown Folders [ers Perfected Prouty Presses Hamilton Wood Type and Goods THE QUEEN CITY WATCH CASE MFG. CO. 15 to 27 W. Sixth Street, Butler Building, CINCINNATI. O. OF LABOR 39 demagogic ringsters and their votes give the majority in our great cities, carry the states, and thereby decide for us our National elec- tions and policies, and Whereas, The record of immigration to the United States shows that more than 800,000 foreign born persons landed upon American soil during the past year — not the sturdy people who came before the sixties to find a place where they might worship God according to the dictates of their own conscience to build up homes for themselves and their families, and if necessary to die in defense of the Stars and Stripes, Old Glory, our flag — but from the pauper districts of Southern Europe and the Oriental Countries the incubators of Nihilism, Anarchy. Disease and Crime, and Whereas, We are now confronted with the alarming fact that such immigration is increasing to the extent that on Saturday, May 6th, 1905, steerage passengers to the number of 12,039, were landed at the Ellis Island within twelve hours from the opening until the closing of the gates. Eighty percent of this abnormal number were from South- ern Europe and less than 20 percent were from England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales, France and Germany, and from whence we welcome the desirable immigrants who come with an intention of becoming Citizens and following the fortunes of our flag to the utmost and always ready to give evidence of their intentions, willingness and determina- tion so to do, and Whereas, to continue in a state of indifference toward this great- est of evils to rely upon present laws (which, if enforced, will neither shut out this inrolling tide of ignorance, pauperism, vice, and crime, nor protect us against the COMPETITIVE alien) will soon overwhelm and destroy us and place us on a par with the wage scale and the social conditions of Southern Europe and Oriental Countries, and Whereas, THE RESTRICTION OF IMMIGRATION HAS BECOME AN ECONOMIC NECESITY, AND SHOULD BE MADE A LIVE POLITICAL ISSUE IN EVERY CONGRES- SIONAL DISTRICT. Therefore be it resolved, That we demand the enactment of such laws as will shield us from the depressing effects of unrestricted immi- gration to the end that the American laboret may not only be pro- tected against the product of foreign pauper labor but that he may be protected against direct competition in our own Country by thc incoming of the COMPETITIVE alien — the foreign pauper laborers themselves, and Be it further resolved, that we demand the early reformation of our naturalization laws, the requirements of citizenship greatly raised, the elective franchise made only a high privilege reserved for the deserv- ing, and then only after a continuous residence in decent comparison with that required of a native born citizen, and Be it further resolved, That should our demands go unheeded then by this sign x we shall conquer. Be it further resolved, That the executive Board of the Ohi( Federation of Labor be and is hereby instructed by the delegates to this Convention to work in harmony with all organizations having for its object the fulfilling of the above resolutions, and Crown Brand Overalls and Coats. ARE THE BEST IN THE WORLD FOR 50c., AND EQUAL TO ANY DOLLAR GARMENT. BRASS BUTTONS. “UNION MADE.” Crown Overall Manufacturing Co. Cincinnati, Ohio. 40 OHIO FEDERATION WHEN IN CINCINNATI EAT AT TEe White Restaurant and Baking C o. BEST IN TOWN 440-442 MAIN STREET. QUICK SERVICE. POPULAR PRICES Open 6 A. M to 8 P. M. Closed Sundays. FINE BAKERY GOODS THE E. W. VANDUZEN CO. Manufacturers of the Celebrated Vanduzen Steam Jet Pumps. Brass Syphons, Loose Pulley Oilers. Water Gauges, Fire and Deck pumps, Locomotive and Kailroad Fire Pumps, and the Superior Vanduzen Boiler Compound. Also Manufacture and keep on hand a full line of specialties in Trip Gongs, Angles, Bell Pulls, Horse-Car Bells, Babbit Metal, and proprietors of the Old Established Buckeye Bell Foundry. . . 428-436 East Second Street, CINCINNATI. OHIO. Tke Union Central Life Insurance Company, of Cincinnati JOHN M. PATTISON, President Makes tke largest returns to its policy holders of any American company. Its policies are written on the Annual Dividend Plan of distribution of surplus, which enables the policy holder to know from year to year with what skill and economy the managers are conducting the business. The Union Central does not invest in stocks or bonds. Its assets consist mainly in first mortgage loans on real estate, which are universally regarded as the safest form of investments for insurance companies. It has earned the highest rate of interest of all companies for twenty years. With a ratio of death losses continuously very low, and a long established record of strict economy in management, the Union Central is to-day the best company for the policy holder. Assets, $45,000,000.00 THE GREAT ANNUAL DIVIDEND COMPANY OF LABOR 41 Be it further resolved, That a copy of these resolutions be sent to our United States Senators and Congressmen throughout the State. J. A. Robinson. Referred to the Committee on Resolutions. RESOLUTION NO. io. Whereas, We believe that the safety of our State and its insti- tutions demand as free,, an education as can be given to the children of the State, therefore be it resolved that we instruct our Executive Board to use their best endeavors to have the coming session of the State Legislature to pass a compulsory free school book law. J. A. Robinson. Referred to the Committee on Resolutions. RESOLUTION NO. n. Whereas, The Firemen’s conditions in the great State of Ohio are being handicapped daily by having inexperienced men who pose as firemen, and Whereas, the safety of life, property, and the public at large are being sacrificed daily by having incompetent firemen firing stationary boilers, and Whereas, We believe that by proper legislation, the condition of the Firemen could be materially improved, Therefore, be it resolved, That this Convention heartily endorse the State License law governing the licensing of stationary firemen which will be presented at the next meeting of the Ohio State Legis- lature, and Be it further resolved, That the legislative committee of this great O. F. of L. do all in its power to have this law governing the licensing of Stationary firemen adopted. Presented by Louis Biecker, representing O. S. D. I. B. of S. F. Referred to the Committee on Resolutions. RESOLUTION NO. 13. Moved and seconded that the resolution from the Central Labor Council of the City of Cincinnati be referred to the Committee on resolutions. Carried. Cincinnati, O., September 30, 1905. Delegates to the Ohio Federation of Labor — Greeting: The Central Labor Council, on September 26th, indorsed the fol- lowing resolutions: RESOLUTION ON PRISON LABOR. Cincinnati, O., Sept. 26, 1905. Whereas, The present system of prison labor, as carried on in our State, is an abominable one, as to the treatment of prisoners, and the contractor being permitted to undermine free labor, Therefore be it resolved, That Central Labor Council most emphatically protest against the present prison labor system, and demand that a law he passed at the next Legislature to abolish said system, and have one introduced similar to the New York State sys- tem, and Be it further resolved, That the Central Labor Council present this resolution to the next convention of the Ohio Federation of Labor for approval and assistance, and Be it further resolved, That this Law Committee be instructed to advocate and promulgate this question vigorously. THE LAW COMMITTEE: Jos. Heberle, Chairman. Edward Eby. RESOLUTION ON FREE SCHOOL BOOKS. Cincinnati, O., Sept 26, 1905. Whereas, It has proven to be of great benefit to have free text books in our public schools, and in schools in other States, where- ever introduced, and Whereas, There is a striking possibility that manual training willl be a prominent future public education, Therefore be it resolved, That the present law relating to free school books be made relative to the furnishing of free supplies to all children alike. LAW COMMITTEE. Jos. Heberle, Chairman. Edward Eby. 42 OHIO FEDERATION ERNST MUELLER. President. JNO. M. LEICHT. 1st Vice President. JNO. E. STANG. 2d Vice President. HERMAN C. BAEHR, Sec’y and Treas. CARL F. SCHRCEDER, Ass’t Sec. & Treas. ■sSSSg S **- MAIN 1269 CUY. CENTRAL 1373. / /C£?= / / /6 esteem kSk. ff J / ; ^Zo/e'Vt e/cc'n c/, ©. Gehring Brewing Co. Schlather Brewing Co. Cleveland Brewing Co. . Columbia Brewing Co. . Bohemian Brewing Co. . Baehr-Phoemx Brewing Co. Star Brewing Co. Kuebeler-Stang Brewing Co. SANDUSKY. OHIO. Lorain Brewing Co. LORAIN, OHIO. DIRECTORS: ERNEST MUELLER. JNO. M. LEICHT. JNO E. STANG. HERMAN C. BAEHR. F. W. GEHRING. EMIL JOSEPH. AUG. KUEBELER. JR. E. H. BOURNE. L. W. PRIOR. C. A. OTIS, JR. HERMAN SCHMIDT. L. SCHLATHER. THE JACOB FREUND ROOFING CO. MANUFACTURERS OF Cornices, Skylights and Hollow Metal Fire-Proof Win- dow Frames. . . . TILE, TIN, SLATE AND COM- POSITION ROOFERS. ++ Telephone Park 84. B. S’ 0. Railway near Mitchell Ave, CINCINNATI, - - - OHIO. J. A. SANDERS' STAG HOTEL Cafe and Restaurant. Don t Fail to Vist the RATHSKELLAR 42 Public Sq , CLEVELAND, 0. OF LABOR 43 The Henry Geiershoier Clothing Co., MANUFACTURERS OF 7th AND PLUM STREET, CINCINNATI, OHIO. CLOTHING. EDUCATION COMMITTEE. John Gilliam, Chairman. Ed. Karrick, H. Krauss. RESOLUTION ON IMMIGRATION. Cincinnati, O., Sept 26, 1905. Whereas, Thousands of ignorant elements are thrown upon the shores of this country, thereby impeding honest and free labor, Therefore be it resolved, That the National Representatives of Congress, and the Senate be requested to ameliorate this said condition, and that Central Labor Council ask the Ohio State Federation of Labor for assistance and co-operation. THE LAW COMMITTEE OF C. L. C., Jos. Heberle, Chairman. Edward Eby. RESOLUTION AGAINST CHILD LABOR. Cincinnati, O., Sept. 26, 1905. Whereas, Child labor has become a question of vital importance, not only to organized labor, but to the country at large. The greed of employers and shortsightedness of parents, in compelling innocent little ones to perform tasks which are impossible, thereby impairing the health, life and limbs of the young. The audacity in trying to over- come the law even to the extent of requiring affidavits of parents rela- tive to not asking damages in case a child is hurt, and Whereas, If nothing is done to check this evil by enforcing exist- ing laws the people and the country will suffer, and Whereas, This growing evil of child labor can best be alleviated by having a thorough public school system, and the present laws accordingly amended, Therefore be it resolved, (1) That all present laws relating to factory inspection be strictly enforced or so amended as to render them enforceable. (2) That the school age be changed from 14 to 16 years of age. (3) That the births of all children be registered by the proper authorities of any school district in the State. (4) That truant officers be given the same power as given to police officers, also that each parent be required to swear to an affidavit as to the age of a child, if the truant officer is in doubt of same. That all schools, public or private, be required to send in a quarterly report to the State authorities as to attendance and enrollments. (5) That minors be prohibited from working in an establishment where malt or alcoholic liquors are either manufactured, packed, wrapped, bottled or sold, Be it further resolved, These resolutions be presented to Central Labor Council for endorsement and be presented to the next con- vention of the Ohio Federation of Labor for their approval and co- operation, Be it further resolved, That the delegates of the Central Labor Council and Ohio Federation of Labor agitate against child labor; also to have a law passed to prevent employers coercing parents signing affidavits in relation to not asking damaeres in case child is hurt. LAW COMMITTEE, Jos. Heberle, Chairman. Edward Eby. EDUCATION COMMITTEE. John Gilliam, Chairman. Ed. B. Karrick, H. Kraus. 44 OHIO FEDERATION LIGHT YOUR HOMES WITH ELECTRICITY A TWIST OF THE BUTTON DOES THE BUSINESS. On Again. Out Again. Light Again. Dark Again. No Matches. No Dirt. No Odor. No Danger. Our Experts are at Your Service for the Asking. THE CLEVELAND ELECTRIC ILLUMINATING COMPANY. CUYAHOGA BUILDING. Bell Main 2401. Cuy. Central 5860. The Lake Shore Electric Railway Co. Hourly Service reaching- Cleve- land, Lorain, Vermillion, Huron, Sandusky, Berlin Heights, Nor- walk, Monroeville, Bellevue, Clyde, Freemont, Gibsonburg, Woodville, Genoa and Toledo. -**SS*S€** CLEVELAND-TOLEDO LIMITED ITHREE TIMES EACH WAY DAILY. CLEVELAND-SANDUSKY LIMITED TWO TIMES EACH WAY DAILY. Lowest Rates. Best Service. F. W. COEN, Gen’l Pass. Agt. CLEVELAND, OHIO. THE CLEVELAND A SOUTH- WESTERN TRACTION CO. The popular Electric Railway between Cleveland, Elyria, Lorain, North Amherst, Grafton, Oberlin, Wellington, Florence, Birmingham, Berlin Heights, Norwalk, Berea* Medina, Chip- pewa Lake, Seville, Creston, Wooster, Linndale and Puritas Springs. Baggage checked free of charge in accor- dance with regular baggage rules of the Com- pany. Hourly service from all stations making good connection with intersecting railroads; also boat lines F.T. POHEROY, J.O. WILSON, President. Gen’l Pass. Agt. 614 Garfield Building, CLEVELAND, - - OHIO. OF LABOR 45 It is the firm belief of the Joint Committee that the delegates of the Convention see the necessity of these timely resolutions. Tht present prison labor system as carried on in our penal institutions is a cruel one. Many tales not told would make every man, woman and child arise in horror and compel the State to do away with it. The feudal system could hardly be any worse. The competition prison labor gives to free labor is a criminal one, inasmuch as it deprives thousands of an honest living. The system itself should convince every thinking man of the necessity of abolishing it. On the child labor question, permit us to state that it has become absolutely necessary for the common people to arouse themselves to solve it. Nothing is better to bring about a solution of this problem than the enforcement of a thorough public school system, and the fur- nishing of free text-books and supplies and implements. The State of Massachusetts furnishes all these, with the greatest success. By so doing, the children of all classes will be able to attend school. An- other fact must not be forgotten: The greedy employing class is forc- ing the child to give up limb, life, and the very soul for a pittance, placing them in competition with grown people, and destroying all possible ambitions and hopes of child and parent. Brothers, the future of our country is at stake. Do all in your power to balk such an abominable system. See your representatives in regard to the different questions, so that they work and vote for same in the next Legislature. Hoping and praying that the delegates will consider these matters carefully and adopt them, and also instruct every delegate to work for same, we remain, Very respectfully, THE JOINT COMMITTEE ON LAW AND LEGISLATION AND COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION. John C. G lliam, Chairman. Joseph Heberle, Secretary. Ed. B. Karrick. Edward Eby. Harry Kraus. John P. Weigel. RESOLUTION NO. 14. To the officers and members of the Ohio Federation of Labor in Convention assembled, greeting: The metal polishers’ Union Local No. 166, of Newark, Ohio, who were employed in the Wehrle Stove Company of that city, have been on a strike since June 2, last. After organizing the above factory, the Union demanded certain reforms both in the sanitary lines and in the facilities for doing the work. The foreman entered into a working agreement with our local Union and our international officers by permission of the General Man- ager. Immediately after this was done and after our International officers left the city, this company began discriminating against Union men. First by refusing to hire Union Men, second hiring nothing but boys, or inexperienced young men, third, reducing the facilities of doing the work, fourth, compelling men to work in the dirtiest work possible for ten hours and refusing to allow them to wash them- selves under threat of immediate discharge, and other indignities too numerous to mention, and Whereas, On June, 2nd last, when our Committee protested against the discriminations we were termed agitators, cattle, and other insult- ing names, and ordered out of the factory, thus throwing one hundred and twenty-five men out of work, and Whereas, the Metal Polishers’ Union have exhausted every effort to effect a settlement through the Central Labor Union of Newark, the Ohio State of Arbitration, the Executive officers of our International Union, and Whereas, the Sears, Roebuck & Co., of Chicago, 111., use the entire output of the Wehrle Stove Co., and as both firms have refused to settle, Therefore be it resolved, That the produce of the firms of the Wehrle Stove Co., and Sears, Roebuck & Co., of Chicago, 111., be placed on the unfair list of the Ohio Federation of Labor. Charles Atherton. Referred to the Committee on Resolutions. 46 OHIO FEDERATION The Popular Commercial and Tourist Route BETWEEN Cleveland Buffalo A NIGHT ON LAKE ERIE Twin Flyers of the Lakes] l.'gTY OF BUFFALO” These steamers are new, fast and luxurious in their appointments, are unsurpassed for comfort and convenience, and the service is the finest offered on the interior waters of the United States. All tickets reading over the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern Rail- way will be accepted on this Company’s steamers without extra charge. Connections made at Buffalo with trains for all Eastern and Canadian Points, at Cleveland for Toledo. Detroit, and all points West and Southwest. Send four cents in stamps for illustrated booklet. TIME CARD, DAILY! Lv. Cleveland 8:00p.m. Ar.Buffalo 6:30a.m. Lv. Buffalo 8:00p.m. Ar. Cleveland 6:30a.m. CENTRAL STANDARD TIME USED. CLEVELAND &. BUFFALO TRANSIT CO. W. F. HERMAN. Oen. Pass. Agt., CLEVELAND, 0. THE UNION NATIONAL BANK OF CLEVELAND, OHIO CAPITAL AND SURPLUS, $2,300,000.00 President E. H. Bourne Vice Presidents L. McBride H. C. Christy J. F. Harper Cashier E. R. Fancher Assistant Cashiers G. A. Coulton E. H. Cady W. E. Ward No. 44 EUCLID AVENUE J. H. SOMERS & CO. OWNERS AND OPERATORS CLEVELAND, OHIO. Ajax Manufacturing Co., The J. H. Somers Coal Co. The Somers Mining Co. The Somers- Cambridge Co. The Massillon- Elm Run Coal Co. The Massillon-Navarre Coal Co. The Roby Coal Co. Before Leaving Clevel and Take a ride on the cars of the Eastern Ohio Traction Co. To one of the many beautiful places on their line. Plenty of boating, fish- ing, bathing and hunting. . OFFICE IOOO SCHOFIELD BLDG. Sole Manufacturers of BLAKESLEE IMPROVED Upsetting and Forging Machines, Bolt and Rivet Headers. Hot Pressed Nut Machines Solid Die Rivet Machines. l J in Drilling Machines l r orging Rolls, Bulldozers or Bending Machines. CLEVELAND, OHIO. OF LA B;[0 R 47 RESOLUTION NO. 15. To the officers and members of the Ohio Federation of Labor in convention assembled, greeting: Whereas, Certain manufacturers among them the Wehrle Stove Co., of Newark, Ohio, are importing into this State, guards, detec- tives, etc., from various agencies called Pinkerton’s Perkins, etc., whose duty they claim to be for protection of property, men, etc., during a strike, and Whereas, These guards, detectives, etc., are composed of the scum of the Country, and are brought into a city where a strike is on, for the purpose of inciting trouble, fights, and riots, thereby creating an impression on the public minds that the Union Men are the ones that are responsible and through false arrests, abuse, intimidation, etc., hope to break all strikes. Therefore be it resolved, That we protest against this inhuman and uncivilized procedure and be it further resolved that we endeavor to have an amendment passed at the next session of the Legislature to the code, whereby all men employed for private or special police, guards, or detectives, shall be citizens of the County in which they are on duty, and regular electors of the State of Ohio. Charles Atherton. Referred to the Committee on Resolutions. RESOLUTION NO. 16. Whereas, Under the present contract system now in vogue in our municipalities fails in its efforts to bring about the best results, there being less improvements made under the individual contract system, owing to the profits accruing to the Contractor than could be accomplished under Municipal Contract. Therefore be it resolved, That the delegates to this Convention urge upon Municipal Governments in the State of Ohio the necessity of the abolition of the Contract System on all public works. W. Quinlan. Referred to the Committee on Resolutions. Committee on State Organizations had nothing to report. Committee on Constitutions had nothing to report. Committee on Grievances had nothing to report. Committee on Resolutions recommended that Resolutions No. 3, be adopted. Moved and seconded that the recommendation of Committee on Resolution No. 3 be concurred in. Carried. Committee on Resolutions recommends the adoption of Resolution No. 4. Moved and seconded that the recommendation of the Committee be adopted. Adopted. Committee on Officers’ Reports had nothing to report. Committee on Souvenir reported that they would make their report Thursday morning. Auditing Committee reports progress. WELFARE OF FEDERATION. Brother Harter asks that he be allowed to withdraw from the Convention. Moved and seconded that the request of brother Harter be granted. Carried. The point was raised as to whether brother Harter should be allowed to transfer his vote. Moved and seconded that brother Harter should transfer his vote to brother Smith. Motion declared out of order by Presiding Officer. Brother Sutton was advised to bring in his ideas concerning the Federation in the report of Committee on State Organizations. Brother Thomas F. Tracey, Organizer of the American Federation of Labor stated he would address the Convention the next day at any hour they set. Moved and seconded that brother Sutton be allowed the floor. Previous question called for. Carried. The floor was granted to brother Sutton. Brothers Sutton, Rose, Robinson, Goldsmith, Harter, Rumsey, 48 OHIO FEDERATION THE Cleveland Tool & Supply Co. Factory : and : Mill SUPPLIES MECHANICS’ TOOLS, A SPECIALTY. 8 and 10 South Water Street. CLEVELAND, O. THE L. P. & J. A. Smith Co. Contractors FOR {Public Wor/cs Dredging. Towing. Freighting. Dock Building. Wrecking and Dry Docking 1630-2 WILLIAMSON BUILDING, CLEVELAND, O. COM PLIMEN TS OF UNION ROLLING MILL CO. CLEVELAND, O. 7J/ie {Purton {Pe idler & 1 Phillips Co, COAL# COKE CLEVELAND, OHIO. OF LABOR 49 Breidenbach, Lyons and Padgett, spoke on matters pertaining to the good and welfare of the Organization. Brother Lyons read the following letter to the Convention: OHIO STATE BOARD OF COMMERCE, Board of Trade Building, Columbus, O., Sept. 28, 1905. To Active Members. Gentlemen: — Enclosed we send you for inspection, suggestion and criticism, Proposed Bills for Improving Child Labor laws, with ex- planations, as drawn bv Mr. Frank H. Kemper, Attorney-at-Law, Cin- cinnati. When these bills are revised, with the aid of the suggestions we have reason to expect from those to whom they are submitted, their enactment by the 77th General Assembly will provide Ohio with a model code of Child Labor Laws. We hope to receive an expression of opinion from you upon the sound moral, economic and political policy of enacting and strictly enforcing laws of this character, and especially upon the good policy of raising the age limit from 14 to 15 years. IMPORTANT: We take this opportunity to inform you that our Committee on Industrial Laws has in course of Preparation several other measures for the improvement of the Labor Laws of the State which we think you will find of direct interest to you. Respectfully submitted, Ohio State Board of Commerce, Allen R. Foote, Commissioner. Moved and seconded that the letter read by brother Lyons be referred to the Ohio Federation of Labor for a matter of record. Carried. Moved and seconded that the officers of the Ohio Federation of .Labor present their report the next morning at 10 o’clock. Carried. The Convention will meet Thursday at 9 o’clock A. M. Moved and seconded that the Convention adjourn in five minutes Carried. Adjourned. Third Day, Morning Session, October 5, 1905. Meeting called to order by President Zepp at 10 o’clock. Officers present — President Zepp, First Vice-President Henry Ott, Second Vice-President J. A. Robinson, Financial Secretary Treasurer Chris McConnell, and Secretary Bert. H. Beadle. Delegates present — Rose Dickhoner, Shirt Waist & Laundry Workers, Louis Biecker, Ohio State District No. 2, B. S. Firemen, j. W. Harter, Akron Central Labor Union, John R. Lyons, International Stationary Engineers, Cincinnati, Wm. Quinlan, Granite Pavers 7134, A. F. of L., Cincinnati, O., Wm. Rose, Plumbers No. 55, Cleveland, O., Jacob Kehres, Plumbers No. 55, Cleveland, O., Bert. H. Beadle, Watch Case Engravers, Canton, O., J. A. Robinson, Canton C. L. U., — B. P. P. D. of A., Thos. Padgett, Carpenters, E. Palestine, Charles Atherton, Metal Polishers, Newark, O., Chris McConnell, Typographical Union, E. Liverpool — Central Trades Council, E. Liverpool, Henry Ott, Woodworkers’ District Coun- cil, Cincinnati, Thomas McManus, C. L. Council, Jefferson County, John Hallerbach, Beer Drivers No. 175, Cincinnati, O., Charles Staff, Beer Drivers No. 175, Cincinnati, John P. Wiegel, Beer Bottlers and Drivers, No. 164, Cleveland, O. — No. 199, Cincinnati, O., Albert Col- not, Blewery Workers No. 12, Cincinnati, O., A. Kummer, Brewery Workers No. 12 Cincinnati, O., F. Zepp, Brewery Workers No. 17, Cleveland, O. — Beer Drivers 91, Cleveland, O., Thos. Rumsey, C. L. U. Toledo, O., E. Breidenbach, Trades Council, Dayton, O., George Gard- ner, Allied Printing Trades Council, Cincinnati, O., H. S. Marshall, Horseshoers No. 12, Cincinnati, O., Henry Buede, Stationary Firemen No. 49, Cincinnati, O., E. E. Smith, Brotherhood Stationary Firemen 87, Akron, O., Brotherhood Stationary Firemen No. 52, Cleveland, O., Brotherhood Stationary Firemen No. 150, Canton, O., Brotherhood Sta- tionary Firemen No. 103, Youngstown, O., Michael Goldsmith, Bar- tenders No. 108, Cleveland O., Thos. S. Farrell, Cooks & Waiters No. 167, Cleveland, O., F. B. Hobby, Cooks & Waiters No. 167, Cleveland, O., Arthur Booth, Local No. 290, Hotel and Restaurant Employes, F. B. 50 OHIO FEDERATION ESTATE OF VVM. EDWARDS JOSEPH W. ROOF HARRY R. EDWARDS Corrigan William Edwards & Co. McKinney & Co.^-* WHOLESALE GROCERS IROM ORE ' ss ^Sp s ’ AND RIQ 1 RO N 137-139441443445/ & 147 WATER STREET CLEVELAND OHIO CLEVEL AND, O. THE Pickands, Mather & Co. LANDESMAN, HIRSCHHEIMER COMPANY. IRON ORE, MANUFACTURERS OF PIG IRON, Ladies’ and Misses’ Cloaks, COAL and COKE Suits and Skirts ■p’pTp Cor. Water and St. Clair St. Cleveland, O. CLEVELAND OHIO OF LABOR 51 Hobby, Cooks and Waiters No. 106, Cleveland, O., Thos. S. Farrell Cooks and Waiters No. 106, Cleveland, O., Wm. Bernhardt, Stationary Firemen, Hamilton, O., S. S. Stillwell, United Trades and Labor Council, Cleveland, O., Henry Sutton, Cutters and Trimmers, Cincinnati, O., Joseph Meyung, State Branch of Barbers. Minutes were read. Brother Robinson made a motion, which was seconded that the Secretary be instructed not to read the different reports and resolutions inasmuch as they had all been read and referred to the respective committees yesterday. Carried. Minutes were corrected as ordered by Brothers Rumsey and Still* well. The Credential Committee recommended that the credentials of Brother Buede be received and that he be allowed one more vote. Brother Robinson made a motion, which was seconded, that the recommendation of the Committee be received, and the delegate seated. Carried. FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT’S REPORT. To the Officers and Delegates of the twenty-second Annual Con- vention of the Ohio Federation of Labor: Permit me to submit to you in accordance with our Constitution my report as first Vice-President of this Body. Immediately after the close of the Convention in Canton, the Executive Board was called together by President Zepp and the fol- lowing business was transacted. At that meeting arrangements were made for the printing of the proceedings of that Convention and also for the printing of the revised Constitution. These matters were attended to by the Officers who were authorized by the Board to ar- range for their publication. The next meeting of the Board was held on May, 31st, 1905, in Cleveland, and was attended by President Zepp, Vice-President Beck- with, Financial Secretary Treasurer McConnell, and myself. At that meeting the Board discussed matters of a legislative character among which were the following subjects: Child Labor, Convict Labor Laws, Free Text Books in Public Schools, The Eight Hour Bill. Many other matters of interest were discussed by the Board, but it was finally resolved that these four measures should be the ones that were of the utmost importance to the working people of our State and it was decided that every possible effort be made to have these subjects brought to the attention of the Legislature. In this direction the Secretary-Treasurer was instructed to issue a letter to all the Unions in the State asking them to take these mat- ters up and use every effort to have them made law. These were the only meetings held by the Board during the past year. The printed matter above referred to was sent to me for distribu- tion in Cincinnati, and was placed in the hands of the Officers of the various locals in this City and I believe to good effect. While I have not received replies from many of the Unions, I can safely say that the Locals in this City have endorsed these bills and will use their efforts to have them made laws. , It is not necessary for me in this report to say anything on the merits of these subjects, as the principles contained in them have been endorsed by the friends of Labor. I have endeavored so far as my time would permit to secure the affiliations of Unions with the State Federation and a short time ago while in Dayton on official business of the International Union of which I am a member, secured the affiliation of the Central Body of that City. While I fully realize that the Federation has not been as success- ful as it should be not only in the way of affiliating the Unions in the State but in other directions, I am of the belief, that the chief reason for this has been the lack of funds. If we are to be successful, it will only be by closer affiliation and to accomplish we must have funds, so the work of the organization may continue and be successful, I would respectfully recommend that our Constitution be so amended that the Per Capita Tax be one cent a month per member. With such a tax, then 52 OHIO FEDERATION €f )t Peopled fairings IBank Co. and Franklin. Clrbelanb, £>f)io. Esta $i hed Capital, $200, OOO. Surplus and Undivided Profits. $140,000 Deposits. $4,000,000.00. OFFICERS : R. R. Rhodes, President. Nelson Purdy, L. Schlather, Vice Presidents; Henry Kiefer, Secretary and Treasurer: P. J. Huegle. Jr., Assistant Treasurer. R. R. Rhodes, Nelson Purdy, H. D. Coffinberry, P. Tettlebach, L. Schlather. Geo.H.Warmington, F. Fliedner, DIRECTORS i J. M Ferris, Belden Seymour, A. L Withington, Mars E. Wagar, Jno B Cowle, S. E. Brooks, F. C Taylor, J. H. Dexter, W. C. Rhodes, F. Schweitzer, Henry M. Brooks, J. C. Wallace. Charles Fries, E. M. Folsom. THE 19 0 0 Dry Battery. Ideal for open circuit service. Manufactured by THE NUNGESSER ELECTRIC BATTERY CO. CLEVELAND, O. fhe BUCKEYE ELECTRIC CO. Choice West End Residence Property. MANUFACTURERS OF Sncandeacent j. c. LOWER 810 American Trust Building jCamp 3 CLEVELAND. Detroit Street, Clifton Boulevard, Lake Avenue and Lake Front Property a specialty. CLEVELAND. The Goldsmith, Joseph, Feiss Co. .j. ^ ^ ^ r ^ ^ .j. ^ ^ Makers of CLOTHCRAFT CLOTHES Cleveland, Ohio. Zipp’s Flavoring Extracts are made under our personal super- vision and great care is exercised to have the ingredients of the highest standard, and the blend- ing accurately done. The name is a guarantee of quality. THE ZIPP MANUFACTURING CO. Flavorina Extracts. 1 1 1-1 1 5 WOODLAND AVE. CLEVELAND, O. OF LABOR 53 the Executive Board will be in a position from time to time to select capable men to visit the locals in the various cities and towns in our State, and urge upon them not only the advisability but the necessity of affiliation so that our movement will become greater and stronger and will be in a position to accomplish more for the workers of our State. Thanking my colleagues on the Executive Board for their support and also the Delegates for their assistance, in my work, and hoping this report and recommendation will meet with your approval, I remain, Yours fraternally, Henry Ott, First V. P. O. F. of L. Brother Rumsey made a motion, which was seconded, that the First Vice-President’s Report be referred to the Committee on Officer’s reports. Mr. Lyons made remarks on this motion. Referred to the Respective Committee. SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT’S REPORT. To the Officers and Delegates of the Twenty-second Annual Con- vention of the Ohio Federation of Labor: Greeting: Immediately following the last Convention acting in accordance with the instructions given me by the Convention through its resolu- tions, I began to work for the best interests of the Ohio Federation of Labor. I made my report to the Painters and Paper-hangers whom I repre- sented as favorable as possible and they were well pleased with the report, as is shown by my presence here today. As soon as possible. I took up my own hobby of free school books for which I had been working in my home City for the last three years and finally through a united effort succeeded in having the school board pass a resolution leaving it to a vote of the people at the November election and I wish to assure you that next year Canton will be a good place for married men with large families to live in, as their school books will cost them nothing. In speaking of my efforts to get this result, I do it for the purpose of impressing you with the difficulties surrounding the present law and showing the necessity of either having the present law amended or a new one enacted. Some time in May I received a letter from President Zepp, notify- ing me of a meeting of the Executive Board in Cleveland the next day. In giving my reason for not being present, I will have to go back to the first of March when the Painters and Paper-Hangers scale went into effect. On that date two of the largest firms in the City, employ- ing about half our membership declared for the open shop. I had to immediately take up the proposition of furnishing these men work and am glad to say succeeded in my efforts, as you well know, May is one of our busiest months. This condition of affairs, the shortness of notice, and the fact that I am unfortunate enough to have to work for a liv- ing, is my only excuse. In July, I found a condition existing in the power house of the Canton & Akron Railroad Co., that called for im- mediate action. The firemen in the boiler room were compelled to work 12 hours per day and eleven m^ were compelled to do the work formerly done by sixteen. I formed the men into a local Union and sent for Smith as I did not have the time or qualifications to take up their fight. What Smith is doing for them is a plenty, and I think there is no doubt but what he will come out victorious. Brother McConnell sent me about forty letters to be mailed where in my judgment they would do the most good. I proceeded immedi- ately to do so, with what result I am unable to state with the exception of five I gave Brother Smith, every one of which is entered on your books, and the delegates seated. WILSON B. CHISHOLM DAVID J. CHAMPION HENRY CHISHOLM PRESIDENT. VICE PRES. AND GEN’L MGR. TREASURER. VICTOR BOILER RIVETS THE CHAMPION RIVET COMPANY Union Street and Erie Ry., CLEVELAND, OHIO, WESTERN UNION CODE. Long distance telephone. 54 OHIO FEDERATION THE TOLEDO RAILWAYS AND LIGHT CO. LIGHT anS POWER FOR INCANDESCENT LIGHTING, DECORATIVE ILLUMINATION WINDOW DISPLAY LIGHTING, ARC LIGHTING, ELECTRIC FANS, ELEC TRIC POWER FOR SHOPS, ELEC- TRIC ELEVATORS, ETC. SOLICITOR WILL CALL OFFICES: CORNER ADAMS AND SUPERIOR STREETS, SMITH AND BAKER BUILDING. BELL PHONE, PRIVATE EXCHANGE NO. 4 . OME PHONE NO. 549 . , ° e ^ 0/ C^'rmr.Ar.n j O h '° 0ENTRAL Lines +1* THIS MAP SHOWS YOU THE DIRECT LINE AND PARLOR CAR ROUTE BETWEEN Toledo and Columbus CORNING, ATHENS, MIDDLEPORT, GALLIPOLIS AND CHARLESTON, W. VA , CONNECTING WITH THE SCENIC C. Ohio. THE ‘BuckeyeVMajor’ COUPLERS The Federal Glass Co. COLUMBUS, OHIO. Made of Either Malleable Iron or Cast Steel. Steel Knuckles and Repair Parts in Stock. GENERAL STEEL CASTINGS AND BOLSTERS For Prompt Delivery. CAPACITY 200 TONS A DAY. IRON, SEMI-STEEL AND STEEL BRAKE SHOES FOR LOCOMOTIVES AND CARS. Ihe BICKEYE STEEL CASTINGS CO. Successor to the Buckeye Malleable Iron and Coupler Co. GENERAL OFFICES AND WORKS! COLUMBUS, O. Chicago Office: J. L. YALE & CO.. Monadnock. Lime Blown Tumblers, Plain and Engraved. Pressed Tumblers and Jellies Table Glass Ware, Machine-Made Fruit Jars, Milk Bottles, Inks and Packer’s Goods OF LABOR 75 FOURTH DAY— AFTERNOON SESSION. October 6th, 1905. Convention called to order by President Zepp at 2 o’clock. Officers present — President Fred Zepp, First Vice-President Henry Ott, Second Vice-President, J. A. Robinson, Financial Secretary-Treas- urer Criss McConnell, and Secretary Bert. H. Beadle. All the delegates were present. Continuation of the report from the Committee on Constitutions: Add to Article 6, Section 2 — Nomination of Officers shall take place on the second day of the Convention at 3 P. M., and the election to take place on the third day of the Convention at 3 P. M. The election to be carried on along the lines of the Australian Ballot, the Secretary to have Ballots printed, and in giving out the Ballots, number of votes of the delegates to be designated thereon by a rubber stamp. Brother Goldsmith made remarks in opposition to the recommenda- tion and asks for a roll call vote instead of the Australian Ballot. Brother Breidenbach called for a division of the recommendation. The recommendation was divided, to read, first — Nomination of officers shall take place on the second day of the Convention at 3 P. M., and the election take place on the third day of the Convention at 3 P. M. Brother Smith made a motion which was seconded that the recom- mendation be adopted. Brother Robinson offered a substitute motion that the nomination and election of officers take place on the second day of the Convention at 3 P. M. Carried. Second — The election to be carried on along the lines of the Austral- ian Ballot system, the Secretary to have Ballots printed, and in giving out the Ballots, the number of votes of the delegates must be designated thereon by a rubber stamp. Moved and seconded that the recommendation of the Committee be adopted. Brother Hobby asked the Chair if it was possible to carry on the election along the Australian Ballot System. The Chair decided that it was. Brother Weigel stated that it was impossible. Brother Quinlan made a motion, which was seconded, that the elec- tion of Officers be carried on by roll call. Carried. Article 6, Section 8 — Any officer not performing his or her duty shall be deposed by the Executive Board. Brother Goldsmith made a motion which was seconded, that this recommendation be adopted. Carried. Article 7, Section 5 — Changed to read — sum of $1,000.00. Brother Goldsmith made a motion, which was seconded, that this recommendation be accepted. Carried. Article 7, Section 10 — All officers and members of the Executive Board shall submit their reports in writing, immediately after the appointments of Committees. Brother Robinson made a motion, which was seconded, that this recommendation be adopted. Carried. Article 2, Section 7 — In reference to Election of Officers — No two shall be elected from any one city. Brother Farrell offered as a substitute for the recommendation of the Committee, that no two Vice-Presidents shall be elected from any one city. Brother Marshall spoke in opposition to the motion. Brother Farrell rose to a point of order that Brother Marshall was not speaking on the motion. Previous question called for. Motion declared out of order by presiding officer. Brother Hobby made a motion, which was seconded, to non-concur in the recommendation. Carried. Brother Marshall made a motion which was seconded to concur in the recommendation. President Zepp declared the motion out of order. An appeal was taken from the decision of the chair. President Zepp left the chair, and it was taken by first Vice-Presi- dent Henry Ott. Brother Marshall rose to a point of order that an appeal was made from the decision of the chair and no action taken. 76 OHIO FEDERATION A CALL FOR “GOOD” IS BEING MADE BY THE MOST INTELLIGENT MECHANICS THE COUNTRY OVER Those who are most exacting and proud of their outfits select “OHIO TOOLS” — tools that they know have been tried and tested for years, and found to be of superior quality. Why not insist upon your dealer supplying you with these and get the best. They cost you no more than inferior tools that take up valuable time when you can least spare it. We Manufacture an Extensive Line of PLANES, both Iron and Wood; CHISELS, DRAWING KNIVES, GOUGES, AUGER BITS, BENCH AND HAND SCREWS, ETC, WRITE FOR CATALOGUE AMD CIRCULARS. OHIO TOOL CO. COLUMBUS, o. The Columbus Citizens Telephone Co. COLUMBUS, OHIO. The most complete Automatic Telephone System in the world. Addititions and extensions now being- made that will enable the company to supply all demands for telephone service after JULY 1st, 1903. RATES: — Business, $40 a Year; Residence, $24 a Year. FULL COPPER METALLIC CIRCUIT. The Dayton, Springfield and Urbana Electric Railway Co. Hourly Service — Between Springfield and Urbana, and Between Springfield and Dayton. One half Hour Service — Saturday afternoons and Sundays. Special Rate on Express Service. Rate of Fare about one-half that of steam roads. The Columbus, London and Springfield Railway Company. Hourly Service — Between Columbus and Springfield. Special Rate on Express Service. Rate of Fare about one-half that of steam roads. OF LABOR 77 Brother Ott asked if the delegates wished to have the appeal that had been taken put before the Convention. Appeal put. Chairman stated he was in doubt as to the vote. Brother Harter made a motion which was seconded, that this matter be laid on the table. Carried. Article 7, Section 5 — In relation to the Financial Secretary — He shall submit to the Convention a detailed statement of receipts and expenditures, the number of Unions affiliated, and the number of members each Local has paying Per Capita Tax. Brother Marshall made a motion, which was carried that this recom- mendation be adopted. Carried. Brother Zepp resumed the chair. Brother Goldsmith offered the following resolution by consent of all delegates present: RESOLUTION NO. 23. Resolved, That no credentials be received or delegates seated after 12 o’clock A. M., the second day of the Convention in session. Michael Goldsmith, Thos. S. Farrell, W. Arthur Booth, F. B. Hobby. A motion was made by Brother Robinson and was seconded that this resolution be adopted, without reference to the Committee. Carried. RESOLUTION NO. 24. Whereas, There are a great many Locals of the different crafts in the State of Ohio who are not affiliated with the Ohio Federation of Labor, and Whereas, We expect to send a man to the A. F. of L. Convention, therefore be it Resolved, That the delegates be instructed to ask the A. F. of L. to instruct its secretary to request all Locals to affiliate with the O. F. of L. Henry Buede. Brother Farrell made a motion which was seconded that the resolu- tion be adopted, without reference to the Committee. Carried. RESOLUTION NO. 26. Whereas, There is nothing in the Constitution and By-Laws, per- taining to the expenditure of moneys, and Whereas, The Constitution and By-Laws should contain something in regard to same, therefore be it Resolved, That a Section be added to Constitution and By-Laws that the Executive Board of the Ohio Federation of Labor shall vote on all the moneys to be spent and not until a majority vote of the Board be taken, and only then. Henry Buede. Brother Robinson, made a motion which was seconded that this reso- lution be adopted without reference to the Committee. Carried. Brother Stillwell made a motion that the Constitution as amended be adopted as a whole. Carried. AN AMENDMENT TO THE RESOLUTION ON STREET RAIL- WAY EMPLOYES: Section 1 — That Section 1692 of the Revised Statutes of Ohio be and the same is hereby supplemented by adding thereto sub-section 42 as follows: 42. To build and operate street railroads, and to acquire by purchase or otherwise, street railroads constructed or in process of construction, and to operate the same. Section 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. John R. Stillwell. RESOLUTION NO. 26. If an employer, during the continuance of a strike among his em- ployes, or during the continuance of a lockout of his employes, publicly advertises in newspapers, by posters, or otherwise, for employes, or by himself or his agents solicits persons to work for him, he shall plainly and explicitly mention in such advertisements or oral or written solici- 78 OHIO FEDERATION The Central Ohio Paper Company Q. A. MILLER, Pres, and Treas. F. E. MILLER, Vice-Pres. K. D. WOOD, Secretary. COLUMBUS, OHIO. C. E. MORRIS, PRES. W. B. MORRIS, V. PRES . L E. MORRIS, SECY THE C. E. MORRIS CO. MANUFACTURERS OF ALL KINDS OF IRON WORK FOR BUILDING PURPOSES. Curtis and Jefferson Avenues. COLUMBUS, O. It Don’t Make Any Difference What People Say, Or what you think about it, Buckshoe Tobacco is the world’s highest stan = dard for quality, Purity, Cleanliness and Elegance. If is manufactured from selected leaf, tho oughly cleaned by our brush and screen machinery. It is free from sand, grit, fuz and stems — no drugs. It contains only the highest quality of sweet, and it makes no difference what price you pay for tobacco, you cannot buy better quality or greater merit than we offer in Buckshoe. Yes, this is an advertisement, but it is true, and you will not find a man who has any experience in tobacco — quality, cleanliness or manufacturing— who will question it. Buckshoe is the Prize Winner — the standard of the world, and stands alone without a competitor. Elegant tough chew, cool fragrant smoke, uniform and full weight, and Union Made. THE PINKERTON TOBACCO CO., Factory No. 2, Eleventh District. ZANESVILLE, OHIO. TELEPHONES: OFFICE: 882, BELL 568. RESIDENCE, 1166. OF LABOR 79 tations that a strike has occurred among his former employes, or that a lockout exists. Section 2 — If any person, firm, association or corporation violates any provision of this act, he or it shall incur a fine of one hundred ($100.00) dollars for each offense, of which sum one-half shall go to the person who makes the complaint against him or it. Section 3. — This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage. Brother Stillwell made a motion which was seconded, that this resolution be adopted, without reference to the Committee. Carried. Moved and seconded that the Secretary be instructed to communi- cate with the Congressmen of the State of Ohio in reference to the Asiatic Labor Law, the Anti-Immigration Law, and the Chinese Ex- clusion Law. Carried. Brother Rose made a motion which was seconded that the Commit- tee on State Organizations be discharged. Carried. Moved and seconded that the Committee on Grievances be dis- charged. Carried. The Committee on Resolutions reports as follows: Resolution No. 18 — Recommended by Committee. Adopted. Resolutions Nos. 19 and 21 — Recommended by Committee. Adopted. Resolution No. 20 — Recommended by Committee. Adopted. Resolution No. 22 — Recommended by Committee. Adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 27. That Article 6, Section 6, be amended to insert after the word place on the first line, page 12, the words “or any other vacancy on the board” and strike out of Article 7, Section 1, the words, “He shall fill all vacan- cies resulting from death, resignation, or otherwise.” John R. Lyons. Brother Rumsey made a motion, which was seconded that this reso- lution be adopted. Carried. Brother Rumsey then read the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 28. That the Ohio Federation of Labor, through its Officers and Mem- bers, do their utmost to have a law passed at the next session of the Ohio Legislature, limiting the powers of Justices of the Peace, to the township in which they are elected. Moved and seconded that this resolution be adopted without ref- erence to a Committee. Carried. Committee on Officers’ Reports, reports as follows: To the Twenty-second Annual Convention of The Ohio Federation of Labor: We, the Committee on Officers’ Reports, beg leave to submit the following: We would recommend that the suggestions made in the reports of the Officers be adopted by this Convention, with the exception of that in reference to an increase of Per Capita Tax. The increase in Per Capita Tax, as suggested in the reports of Officers, is not deemed to be expedient at this time. We recognize that the Executive Board is handi- capped by the small amount of funds raised at present, and realize that it is necessary in order to transact the business and meet the expenses of the Federation, that we increase the funds of the Treasury; but in order to do this, we would deem it unwise at present to raise the Per Capita Tax — we are of the opinion that were the Executive Board to make a special effort during the coming year to secure the affiliation of additional Labor Unions to the Federation, that sufficient funds would be realized thereby to meet the expenses of the body. We would there- fore recommend that no increase be made in the Per Capita Tax now levied by this Federation. Adopted. We would further recommend that the Executive Board shall have power to remove any officer for failing to do his duty and appoint a successor in his place. Adopted. We would further recommend that Officers’ reports be submitted at first day of future Conventions. Adopted. The Committee on Officers’ Reports in conclusion would recom- mend that a vote of thanks be extended to the officers for their faithful service in the past year. Moved and seconded that a rising vote of thanks be tendered to the Officers for their services during the past year. 80 OHIO FEDERATION THE STARK-TUSCARAWAS BREWERIES CO, THE BREWERS OF FINE BEERS CANTON, .... OHIO. The Northern Ohio Traction & Light Co. GENERAL OFFICES: AKRON, OHIO. Cars on the A. B. C Division leave Public Square, Cleveland, every half hour for Bedford Glens, Boston Ledges, Silver Lake, Brady’s Lake, The Gorge and Lakeside Park. These are all popular resorts for picnics and summer outing parties Take a day off and have a fine trolley ride through Cuyahoga and Summit counties, and see natures beautiful scenery at some of these resorts. THE BEST PAVING BLOCK MADE FOUR FACTORIES— DAIIY OUTPUT 300,000 THE METROPOLITAN PAVING BRICK COMPANY, CANTON, OHIO. OF LABOR 81 The President would not entertain the motion. Motion not carried. Moved and seconded that the report of the Committee on Officers’ Reports be accepted. Carried. Brother Rumsey made a motion, which was seconded, that the Com- mittee on Constitutions be discharged. Carried. Brother Farrell made a motion, which was seconded, that the Com- mittee on Officers’ Reports be discharged. Carried. Brother Breidenbach made a motion, which was seconded that the election of officers take place immediately. -Brother Stillwell spoke in opposition to the motion. The motion was not carried. Thomas F. Tracey, Organizer of the American Federation of Labor, being introduced by President Zepp, said: I have been in this state during the four weeks and I have noticed an indifference in the Labor Unions. There should be more activity manifested in the Labor movement of this State. I regret to see that at this Convention, out of 27 Cigarmakers’ Unions, not one is represented. There are 45,000 miners in Ohio, and they are not represented here. In other avenues of industry, we find the representatives of unions in the Building Industry resolved at their meetings that something should be done for them in the line of protecting life and limb while working on the job — we find that the second largest organization in this country, that has many local unions in this city is represented directly by but one delegate. That organization is the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners. As we go along down the line, we find that the Machinists, who have been fighting for shorter hours, assisted by all, are absent. The Journeymen Barbers, and there are many in the state who need organization badly, have but one delegate on the floor of this Con- vention. The Printers, and surely, in view of the fact of their having a big strike on in the state, ought to have all their locals represented, instead of which, they are represented by one delegate directly, and two others representing Central Bodies. I might go down the line and mention other industries, if time would allow. There are 48 Central Bodies in the State of Ohio, affiliated directly with the American Federation of Labor. Their Federation is as neces- sary to this State Federation, as it is to the great parent body, the Amer- ican Federation of Labor; but we find here eight Central Labor Unions represented on the floor of this Convention. We go further, and find that there are 85 directly affiliated Local Unions with the American Fed- eration of Labor in this State, that should be affiliated and represented here, and not one represented here. If the trade union movement is beneficial to the wage earners of our country in raising our wages, reducing our hours of labor, and removing obnoxious conditions that prevail in the mine, shop, and factory, if Union is advisable, if it is necessary that the Local Unions of the various cities in this state organize with the Central Bodies, so that there can be more united action, is it not more advisable and necessary that they be represented here in the State Body? It is a disappointing fact that they are not represeted here. Yott have seated on the floor of this Convention, one delegate, who is evidently doing her best to help to better the conditions of the people she represents — the working women and children of this State, who need the aid and succor of the Trade Union movement, and what an incentive it is to us to see her sitting here, putting in her time endeavor- ing to organize better conditions for the working women of this state. It is necessary that the women workers of the State become organized. As I understand it now, it stands for equal pay for equal work, regard- less of sex. I think that it is time that something is up and doing. What encouragement is there to the Women Workers of the State to organize when the men are so indifferent and apathetic. Why it is that this Convention is so poorly attended, I am not able to say, but there is an apathy in the labor movement that is alarming. In some cities I have visited, general apathy is shown, and I have attended meetings where not enough members were present to transact business, and the State Federation is almost unknown. There is necessity now for greater activity and greater effort in the direction of organization. I trust that next year you will be together in Convention Assembled of 82 0;H 10 FEDERATION if ¥¥¥ furnaces iJ ¥¥ ¥ Jj Jj Ranges and Cooks THERE IS NO BETTER MADE Our Catalogue and Prices are Interesting — Free MANUFACTURED BY THE SCHILL BROS. CO. CRESTLINE, OHIO. U IN I O IN MADE Dull Brothers Timbrel la Company A MANUFACTURERS OF POPULAR LINE OF UMBRELLAS NORWALK, OHIO BREAD nourishes the Body, WATER quenches the thirst, hut good beer does both, satisfies the two great requirements for our existence. When you drink beer, either as a beverage, or, as an essential to health, Insist on the best. It’s the same price, and, very much more nourishing. :::::::::: COCKERY CITY PURE BEER Is a Pure MALT and HOP Production. Nothing hut the choicest materials, sanitary methods and union labor are associated with the manufacture of this justly popular beer. Insist on the best, and remember that its “CROCKERY CITY.” AND Water Crockery City brewing Company (Das/ jCiverpoo i, O. 7/. S. Jtf. The NICOLA BUILDING CO. BUILDING CONTRACTORS L. BRANDT, Treasurer and General Manager. PITTSBURG, Pa. Farmers Bank Building, OF LABOR 83 the Ohio Federation of Labor, not fifty delegates as you have here at this Convention, but three, four, or five hundred, and then you will not have a full representation. Make up your minds to settle your differences and go out from here today with the determination to so thoroughly organize the State that at the next Convention of the Ohio Federation of Labor, every Union will be represented. Make up your minds to make the State Federa- tion a grand organization, and you will then have succeeded in doing something that your children and your children’s children will thank you for. You will have done something in the direction of making life pleasanter for them than it has been and is for you at the present time. The address was received with great applause. A motion was made by Brother Breidenbach that the next Conven- tion of the Ohio Federation of Labor be held at Akron, Ohio. Carried. Nomination and election of Officers. NOMINATION aND ELECTION OF OFFICERS. Brother Marshall nominated Fred Zepp. Brother Lyons nominated Henry Ott. Moved and seconded that the nomination of President be closed. Carried. Moved and seconded that the election of Officers take place directly after nomination by roll call. Carried. Rose Dickhoner . . . Louis Biecker J. W. Harter John R. Lyons Wm. Quinlan Wm. Rose Jacob Kehres Bert H. Beadle . . . J. A. Robinson Thos. Padgett Charles Atherton Criss McConnell . , Henry Ott Thos. McManus . . John Kidd John Hallerbach . , Charles Malf John P. Wiegel . . , John P. Wiegel . . . Albert Colnot A. Kummer F. Zepp Thos. Rumsey E. Breidenbach . . . George Gardner . H. S. Marshall . . . Henry Buede E. E. Smith Michael Goldsmith Thos. S. Farrell . . F. B. Hobby Arthur Booth Wm. Bernhardt . . S. S. Stillwell Henry Sutton Joseph Meyung . . . Zepp. Ott. 1 2 i 3 i i i 1 2 I I D 1 I 1 2 4 2 Refused to vote i i I o i i 3 5 5 5 5 5 i 3 o 22 53 Henry Ott elected President by a majority of thirty-one. Nomination of First-Vice-President Brother Rose nominated Brother Robinson. Brother Zepp nominated Thos. Rumsey. Brother Rumsey declined the nomination. Brother Stillwell made a motion, which was seconded, that Brother Robinson be elected by acclamation. Brother Robinson elected First Vice-President by acclamation. Brother Zepp was opposed to Brother Robinson’s election. Nomination of Second Vice-President 84 OHIO FEDERATION BELL PHONE 2003 COURT P. & A PHONE 896 MAIN PERLEY & BRO. PAPER WAREHOUSE PAPER BAGS - FOLDING BOXES PRINTERS, BINDERS 1 TO 1 2 1 SECOND AVENUE, PITTSBURG, PA. THE CITY BREWERY BEER, ALE AND PORTER JOHN BUEHLER, Proprietor. STEUBENVILLE, O. The Bonnot Co. Manufacturer./’ Cement and Clayworking' Machinery Canton, Ohio THE CANTON BRIDGE CO. MANUFACTURERS OF BRIDGES, TURNTABLES, STRUO TURAL IRON WORK and GENERAL JOBBING Long Distance Telephone CANTON* O. FARMERS BANK SAFETY IS OUR STRENGTH The best farm lands in the county for security. Because of our commercial banking system and our strong savings department, we can accommodate by making individual loans, instead of re- quiring a mortgage for small amounts. We are conservative in all our investments. WE WILL KEEP YOUR SAVINGS ABSOLUTELY SAFE and pay you the highest rate of interest justified by our business and responsibility. Remember, we will accept any amount in our savings department. FARMERS BANK, 213 N. Market Street, CANTON, OHIO NEW YORK OFFICE 21 WARREN STREET NEW YORK CITY : : U. S. A. : : SANDUSKY TOOL CO. SANDUSKY, OHIO If your nearest dealer does not handle our doods order direct from the factory. : : flanufacturers of Planes, Plane Irons, Hoes, Mallets, Handles, Bench and Hand Screws, Cooper and Cabinet Makers’ Tools, Planer Knives, Molding Bits. All Plane Irons warranted and guaranteed to be the best on the market OF LABOR 85 Brother Stillwell nominated Brother Wm. Rose. Brother Criss McConnell nominated Brother E. E. Smith. Rose. Rose Dickhoner Louis Biecker J. W. Harter i John R. Lyons Wm. Quinlan o Wm. Rose i Jacob Kehres i Bert H. Beadle J. A. Robinson Thos. Padgett Charles Atherton i Criss McConnell Henry Ott Thomas McManus John Kidd John Hallerbach 2*4 Charles Stalf 2*4 John P. Weigel 3 Albert Colnot 4 A. Kummer 2 F. Zepp 5 Thos. Rumsey 1 E. Breidenbach George Gardner 1 H. S. Marshall Henry Buede E. E. Smith Michael Goldsmith Thos. S. Farrell . F. B. Hobby Arthur Booth Wm. Bernhardt . . S. S. Stillwell . . . Henry Sutton 0 Jos. Meyung o Smith. 1 2 0 -j 1 2 1 2 5 1 1 1 3 1 5 2*4 5 5 5 l A 1 1 o o 27 46 Brother Smith was elected Second Vice-President by a majority of 19. Nomination of Third Vice-President Brother Robinson nominated Wm. Rose. Brother Rose declined nomination. Brother Harter nominated E. Breidenbach. Nomination declined. Brother Rumsey nominated Chas. Stalf.. Nomination declined. Brother Buede nominated John Lyons. Brother Lyons stated, that if he were elected, he wanted it understood that it was through no effort of his whatsoever. Brother Harter made a motion, which was seconded that Brother Lyons be elected by acclamation. Carried. Brother Lyons declared elected Third Vice-President. domination of Fourth Vice-President Brother E. Breidenbach was nominated, and elected by acclama- tion. Nomination of Secretary-Treasurer Brother Robinson nominated Criss McConnell. Brother McConnell elected Secretary-Treasurer by acclamation. Nomination of Secretary Brother Farrell nominated Brother Michael Goldsmith. Brother Stillwell nominated Thos. Rumsey. Nomination declined. Brother Padgett nominated Bert H. Beadle. Nomination declined. Moved and seconded that the nomination of Secretary be closed. Carried. Brother Goldsmith elected by acclamation. Brothers Zepp, Rumsey, Stalf, Stillwell, Marshall, Hallerbach, Kum- mer, Weigel, and Colnot, were opposed to Brother Michael Goldsmith. Brother Goldsmith made a motion, which was seconded that a dele- gate be elected to the American Federation of Labor. After a great many remarks, pro and con, the motion was carried. 86 OHIO FEDERATION Moved and seconded that the delegate to the American Federation of Labor be allowed a day coming, a day going, railroad expenses, and $5.00 a day. Carried. Nomination of delegate to the American Federation of Labor Brother Stalf nominated Brother Farrell, he was declared out of order. Brother Smith nominated Brother F. B. Hobby. Brother Hobby elected Delegate by acclamation. Brothers Zepp and Rumsey were opposed to the election of Brother Hobby. Moved and seconded that any matters that have been overlooked be referred to the incoming Executive Board. Brother Stillwell offered the following resolution: RESOLUTION NO. 28. An act constituting 8 hours a day’s work for all laborers, work- men, mechanics and other persons, employed by, or on behalf of the State of Ohio or by or on behalf of any County, City, Townshin or other Municipality in said State or by Contractors or others doing work or furnishing materials for the State of Ohio or any County, City, Town- ship or other municipality thereof, and providing penalties for viola- tion of the provisions of this act. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF OHIO. Section 1. That 8 hours shall constitute a day’s work for all laborers, workmen, mechanics, or other persons, now employed or who may hereafter be employed by or on behalf of the State of Ohio, or by or on behalf of any County, City, Township, or other municipality of said State except in cases of extraordinary emergency which may arise in time of war or in cases where it may be necessary to work more that 8 hours per calendar for the protection of property or human life, provided that in all such cases the laborers, workmen, mechanics, or other persons so employed and working to exceed 8 hours per calendar day shall be paid on the basis of 8 hours, constituting a day’s work, provided further that not less than the current rate of per diem wages in the locality where the work is performed shall be paid to laborers, workmen, mechanics, and other persons so employed by or on behalf of the State of Ohio, or any County, City, Township, or other munici- pality of said State, and laborers, workmen, mechanics, and other per- sons employed by contractors or sub-contractors in the execution of any contract or contracts within the State of Ohio, or within any County, City, Township, or other Municipality thereof shall be deemed to be employed by or on behalf of the State of Ohio or of such County, City, Township, or other Municipality thereof. Section 2. That all contracts hereafter made or on behalf of the State of Ohio, or by on behalf of any County, City, Township, or other Municipality in said State with any corporation, person, or per- sons, for the performance of any work or the furnishing of any materi- als, manufactured within the State of Ohio, shall be deemed and con- sidered as made upon the basis of 8 hours constituting a day’s work, and it shall be unlawful for any such corporation, person or persons to require or permit any laborer, workman, mechanic, or other per- son, to work more than 8 hours per Calendar Day in doing such work or in furnishing or manufacturing such material except in the cases and upon the conditions provided in Section 1 of this act. Section 3. That any officer of the State of Ohio or of any County, City, Township, or Municipality of said State or any persons acting under or for such officers or any contractor with the State of Ohio, or any County, City, Township, or Municipality thereof, or other per- sons violating any of the provisions of this act shall for each such offense be punished by a fine of not less than $50.00 nor more than $1,000, or by imprisonment of not more than 6 months, or by both fine and imprisonment in the discretion of the Court. Section 4. This act shall not apply to existing contracts. Section 5. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the Statute Book. S. S. Stillwell. Moved and accepted that this resolution be adopted without refer- ence to the Committee. Carried. OF LABOR 87 RESOLUTION NO. 29. To the officers and Delegates of the Ohio State Federation of Labor in Twenty-second Annual Convention Assembled: Whereas, The Journeymen Horseshoers are not organized a- strongly as they should be in the State of Ohio, and Whereas, A better and stronger organization of Horseshoers in the State of Ohio would be of benefit to the Ohio State of Federation, and all other Trades Unions Organizations, Therefore be it resolved, That the State Federation of Labor in Convention Assembled instruct its delegates that upon their return to their home cities they do all in their power to assist in building up the Horseshoers Union and use all efforts and means to promote the demand and use of the Official Label of the Journeymen Horseshoers’ Inter- national Union. Presented by Delegate Hubert S. Marshall, representing Horse- shoers’ Union No. 12. Moved and seconded that this resolution be adopted without refer- ence to any Committee. Carried. RESOLUTION NO. 30. Resolved, That a vote of thanks be tendered Frank Duttenhofer. the proprietor of this hall for the courtesy in granting the use of this hall and courtesies extended to delegates. H. S. Marshall. Adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 31. Whereas, The Central Labor Council of Cincinnati gave the dele- gates to the Twenty-second Convention such a royal entertainment and Whereas, The same body gave the same delegates the pleasure of seeing your beautiful city of Cincinnati, and pointing out the many places of interest and the many other courtesies shown, Therefore be it resolved, That the Delegates of the Ohio Federa- tion of Labor show their appreciation of the same by giving the Central Labor Council their sincere thanks for the above courtesies. Thos. Padgett. Moved and seconded that this resolution be adopted without refer- ence to the Committee. Adopted. Brother Marshall made a motion, which was seconded that a vote of thanks be tendered by this convention to Brother Rumsey for his services as reading clerk during this convention. Carried. Brother Robinson asked that the good fellowship which prevailed when the convention came to Cincinnati also prevail when the con- vention adjourns. Brother Fred Zepp made remarks to the effect that he hoped the incoming Executive Board would use their best efforts in the interests of the Ohio Federation of Labor and not use the Federation for politi- cal purposes. Brother Harter, representing the Akron Central Labor Union, extended a hand of good fellowship to the Ohio Federation of Labor in behalf of the organizations of Akron, Ohio. President Zepp then installed the newly elected officers. President Henry Ott then took the chair, and there being no further business, he declared the convention adjourned sine die, to meet again at Akron, Ohio, the first Tuesday in October, 1906. Michael Goldsmith, Secretary. .88 OHIO FEDERATION CONSTITUTION AND BY-LAWS PREAMBLE. The present organization of society has divided the people into classes, conspicuous among which are the producers and the non- producers, the sellers of labor and the buyers of labor, all being con- sumers, while many are not producers. Under such an organization of society the burdens of life are unequally distributed; and the non-producing class, by reason of its having ample time to devote to the perpetuation of the causes which at present unfairly divide society, and the limited time allotted the producing class for recreation, study and even the necessary rest, gives the former class an advantage which tends to perpetuate the evils endured by the producing classes and to increase instead of diminish the burdens of labor. We therefore, as representatives of the industrial class of Ohio, make the following DECLARATION OF PRINCIPLES. 1. The enactment of a state law, and a proviso for its rigid and general enforcement, making it obligatory for every child between the ages of six and sixteen years to attend school during the entire school term, which, we believe, should not be less than nine months in each year; and to still further make ample provision for free education of the masses, we demand that the state shall furnish the necessary books free to every child. 2. To bring within the folds of organization every department of productive industry, making knowledge a standpoint for action; and industrial, moral worth — not wealth — the true standard of individual and national greatness. 3. To secure to the toilers a proper share of the wealth they create; more of the leisure that rightfully belongs to them; more social advantages; more of the benefits, privileges and emoluments of the world — in a word, all those rights and privileges necessary to make them capable of enjoying, appreciating, defending and perpetuating the blessings of good government. 4. The reserving of the public lands — the heritage of the people — for actual settlers; not another acre for railroads or speculators; and all lands to be taxed to their full rental value. 5. The abrogation of all laws that do not bear equally upon capital and labor; the removal of unjust technicalities, delays and dis- criminations in the administration of justice; and the adoption of more stringent measures providing for the health and safety of those engaged in mining, manufacturing, building or transportation pursuits. 6. The enactment of laws to compel chartered corporations to pay their employes weekly, in full, for labor performed in the preced- ing week, in the lawful money of the country. 7. The abolition of the contract system on national, state and municipal work. 8. The prohibition of the employment of children in workshops, mines and factories before attaining their sixteenth year. 9. To abolish the system of letting out by contract the labor of convicts in our prisons and reformatory schools. 10. To secure for both sexes equal pay for equal work performed. 11. The reduction of the hours of labor to eight per day, so that the laborers may have more time for social enjoyment and intellectual improvement, and be enabled to reap the advantages conferred by the labor-saving machinery which their brains have created. 12. The enactment of a regular and efficient apprentice law, com- pelling all persons employing apprentices to furnish due and ample facilities to all such apprentices as will enable them to acquire a thorough knowledge in each and every branch of the trade in which they may be engaged. OF LABOR 89 13. To demand that the national government, in connection with the postoffice, shall organize financial exchanges, safe deposits, and facilities for deposits of the savings of the people in small sums, and that the national banking system be abolished. 14. Demanding the enactment of laws establishing the collective ownership by the people of all means of production and distribution. 15. We demand the principle of the Initiative and Referendum, thus recognizing the right of direct legislation. CONSTITUTION. ARTICLE 1. Name and Membership. Section 1. This body shall be known as the Ohio Federation of Labor, and shall be composed of representatives and alternates selected according to Article III of this Constitution. ARTICLE II. Meetings. Section 1. This Federation shall meet annually on the first Tues- day in October, at 10 a. m., at such place as may have been decided upon at the previous session. Representation. Section 1. The basis of representation in this Federation shall be as follows: Sec. 2. The revenues of the Ohio Federation shall be derived from local unions, who shall pay into the treasury of the Ohio Feder- ation a per capita tax of one-third (1-3) cent per member per month to be paid quarterly, but no organization shall pay less than two ($2.00) dollars per year, or more than three ($3.00) dollars per month. The initiation fee of all unions shall be two ($2.00) dollars. Central Labor Unions shall pay five ($5.00) dollars and be allowed one vote. All state or district trade organizations or councils shall be entitled to only one vote on basis of Central Labor Union representation where they have affiliated unions represented. Sec. 3. Two or more organizations of the same craft may unite in sending a delegate to this convention; providing that he is a member of that trade or calling. Limitation. Sec. 4. Each delegate shall be entitled to one vote for every one hundred members or less, and one additional vote for every one hun- dred members, or major fraction, after the first one hundred upon which per capita is paid to the body. The amount of per capita such delegate pays into the treasury, and not the number of organizations he represents, shall determine the number of votes he casts. Sec. 5. No delegate shall be entitled to more than five votes. Sec. 6. Any local union sending a representative shall be entitled to at least one vote. Sec. 7. Proxy votes shall not be allowed. Sec. 8. Each representative of this Federation must present a cre- dential, signed by the presiding officer and secretary, and attested by the seal of the organization he represents. Sec. 9. Credentials may be received and acted upon until 12 o’clock noon on the second day of the convention. Sec. 10. No delegate shall have the right to withdraw from the convention after his credential has been deposited with the Treasurer and per capita tax of the organization he represents paid, except by a two-thirds vote of all members present. Sec. 11. Every delegate to conventions of this body must be an active member of the organization he represents. Sec. 12. Expenses of representatives must be paid by the organ- izations they represent. Sec. 13. No delegate shall be allowed a seat in the convention who is not an active member of a bona fide labor organization. FORM OF CREDENTIAL. This is to certify that at a regular meeting of held at on the 190. ., Mr Residing at Ohio, was duly elected to represent 90 OHIO FEDERATION members in good standing of above named organization in the Ohio Federation of Labor. In witness whereof, (Seal) Secretary President. Residing at Ohio. Residing at Ohio. ARTICLE IV. Section i. Any organization failing to pay its per capita tax for a period of six months shall be notified of such arrearages by the Secre- tary-Treasurer, and if not paid by the ist of September of each year such organization shall be suspended. Sec. 2. Assessments may be levied by the Federation, which shall take effect when approved by two-thirds of the organizations repre- sented. Sec. 3. The accounts of the year shall be closed on September thirtieth, (30th), prior to the assembling of the convention, and a duly certified balance sheet shall be submitted by the proper officer when making his report to this body. Sec. 4. No expenditure shall be incurred unless there is covered into the hands of the Treasurer a sufficient sum to liquidate such bills. ARTICLE V. Organization of the Federation. Section 1. At the appointed hour the President shall call the con- vention to order. Sec. 2. The report of the Committee on Credentials shall then be submitted to the convention. Sec. 3. After seating the representatives, the President shall pro- ceed in the regular order of business. ARTICLE VI. Section 1. The officers of the Ohio Federation of Labor shall be a President, four Vice-Presidents, Secretary and Financial Secretary- Treasurer, and they shall constitute the Executive Board of the Ohio Federation of Labor. Sec. 2. It shall require a majority of all votes cast to elect officers. Sec. 3. The elective officers of this Federation shall constitute the Executive Board. Sec. 4. Any officer not a delegate shall be entitled to a voice, but no vote, in the convention of the Ohio Federation of Labor. The expenses of the Secretary or the Secretary-Treasurer shall be paid whether they be a delegate or not. Sec. 5. Any delegate holding a public office by appointment under any municipal, county, state or federal administration shall be ineligible to any executive office or become a member of the Executive Board of the Federation. Sec. 6. Any executive officer or member of the Executive Board receiving or accepting any public office by appointment under any municipal, county, state or federal administration shall be incapaciated for and shall at once cease to be an officer or executive committeeman, and his place shall be filled by the Executive Board of the Federation. Sec. 7. No person shall be eligible to election to office in the Ohio Federation except such as are bona fide workers at their particular craft. ARTICLE VII. Duties of Officers. Section 1. The President shall preside at all meetings of the Feder- ation and preserve order during its deliberations; sign all orders on the Treasurer when authorized by the Federation, and appoint all committees not otherwise provided for. He shall, upon being fur- nished by the Secretary with a list of delegates elected by affiliated organizations previous to the annual convention, immediately appoint a Credential Committee, who shall meet in the convention city with the Treasurer one day prior to opening of convention, to prepare their report <>i the number of delegates entitled to a seaj. He shall appoint a Reading Clerk at the opening the the convention, whose term of office shall expire at the close of the session; shall keep up a constant correspondence with all American Federation of Labor organizations in the state, looking toward the affiliation of all trades. He shall fill all OF LABOR 91 vacancies occurring from death, resignation or otherwise, as well as fill- ing the office of any member of the Executive Board Derelict of Duty when the Federatifcn is not in session, and shall also be President ex- officio of the Executive Board. He shall, at least ninety days previous to the next annual convention, appoint in each city or town having five or more trades unions, one person whose special duty shall be to urge upon the locals in his town or city the interests of the State Federa- tion. He shall order forwarded, at the expense of the Federation, to each person so appointed a copy of our official organ, for the months of September, October and November, in which shall be defined the duties of said appointees. Sec. 2. The First Vice-President shall perform the duties of the President when called upon by the President of the Federation. Sec. 3. The Second, Third and Fourth Vice-Presidents, who are also members of the Executive Board and elected from the different districts of the state, shall perform the duties of organizers in the terri- tory assigned them. Sec. 4. The Secretary shall keep a correct record of the proceedings of the Federation. He shall also keep a correct record of all business transacted by the Executive Board, and make a report of the same to the Federation. He shall, when directed to do so by a majority of the Executive Board, cause to be printed circulars of instruction, or infor- mation, to be sent to the organizations represented in the Federation. As soon as elected he shall obtain from each organization the name and address of the corresponding secretary, to be kept in a book for that purpose. Should any changes occur in the office of the secretary of any organization, such organization must immediately notify the Sec- retary thereof. He shall furnish the President with a list of delegates elected by the various organizations affiliated, together with their addresses, prior to the date of convention, in sufficient time for the appointment by the President of a Credential Committee. He shall receive as compensation the sum of $35 per annum. Sec. 5. The Secretary-Treasurer shall immediately, before entering upon the duties of his office, give bond in favor of the President in the sum of $1,000.00. He shall receive all monies of the Federation and pay the same out in orders signed by the President and Secretary. He shall notify all affiliated unions of all assessments levied by order of the Executive Board thirty days previous to the meeting of the Ohio Federa- tion of Labor. He shall notify all organizations in arrears of assess- ments and of their delinquency. He shall meet in convention city with the Credential Committee one day previous to the opening of convention. He shall receive $35 per year for his services. Sec. 6. The Secretary shall be authorized when sending out the annual circular, which shall be not later than sixty (60) days previous to the assembling of the annual convention in any year, to forward with same two credentials for each delegate, one to be retained by the dele- gate elected and the other to be sent by the Secretary of the organiza- tion to the Secretary-Treasurer of this Federation, with a statement of the number of members to be represented at the convention. Sec. 7. The officers elect shall give assent to the following obliga- tion: I do hereby pledge myself to faithfully perform the duties of the office to which I have been elected, to the best of my ability, and for the benefit and honor of the Ohio Federation of Labor. Sec. 8. All officers and delegates to the American Federation of Labor shall each submit a report in writing of work done during their term and present to convention, the same to be embodied in official report of proceedings on the first day of the convention. Sec. Q. The Executive Board is hereby empowered to select from organizations affiliated from time to time when in their judgment it be necessary and the funds of the F. of L. will permit, one or more organ- izers, who shall be furnished credentials and work under the instructions of the Executive Board. Sec. 10. The Executive Board of the O. F. of L. shall vote on all the moneys to be spent and not until a majority vote of the Board be taken and only then. 92 OHIO FEDERATION ARTICLE VIII. Committees and Their Duties. % Section i. The Transportation Committee shall consist of three members, whose duty it shall be to secure as reasonable rates as pos- sible from the railroad companies for transportating delegates to and from the annual conventions of this body. Sec. 2. The Credential Committee shall consist of three members, who shall meet in the convention city one day prior to the opening of the convention to prepare a report of the number of delegates entitled to a seat, the extra expense thus incurred by the members of this com- mittee to be borne by the Federation as in the case of other officers. Sec. 3. A committee of three shall be appointed by the President and known as a committee on officers’ reports. Sec. 4. Auditing Committee. — The Auditing Committee sha’l con- sist of five members. They shall audit the books of the officers and the accounts of this Federation, and report their findings with recorm mendations to the annual meetings of this Federation. Sec. 5. State of Organization. — The Committee on State of Organ- ization, consisting of five members, shall ascertain the condition of labor in all represented localities, and consider measures of better organiza- tion and representation and taxation. Sec. 6. Amendments to Constitutions and By-Laws. — The Com- mittee on Constitution and By-Laws, consisting of five members, shall receive and report upon all amendments submitted to the body. Sec. 7. On Grievances. — The Committee on Grievances, consisting of five members, shall receive and report upon all matters introduced and pertaining to boycotts, labels and unfair employers. Sec. 8. Any committee to which any document, resolution or peti- tion shall be referred for consideration shall have power, by a majoritv vote, to amend the same; or should they deem the measure proposed to be inexpedient, they may refuse to report the same back to the Federation, provided that the minority shall in all cases have a right to make a report should they so desire. Sec. 9. In case any resolution, document or petition is not reported from the committee to which it was referred, the representative who pre- sented the same may be allowed five minutes in which to explain to the Federation, then if a majority vote call for the same, the committee shall report it back without amendment. Sec. 10. So much of the President’s address and Secretary’s report as pertains to matters coming under consideration of above committees shall be referred to them immediately upon presentation to the Federa- tion. . ARTICLE IX. Amendments. Section 1. Amendments to the Constitution shall be submitted in writing, signed by three members, and adopted by a two-thirds vote of the Federation. RULES OF ORDER. 1. No delegate shall be allowed to speak more than twice on the same question, unless by common consent from the Federation, and but ten minutes the first time and five minutes the second time. 2. Every delegate, if requested, shall vote on the question before the Federation, unless excused for special reason satisfactory to the majority. 3. All documents shall be read by the Reading Clerk: the Chair shall then assign them to the proper committees without discussion. 4. Resolutions, petitions and motions, if required, shall be pre- sented to the house in writing. 5. The President shall appoint all committees, unless otherwise pro- vided for. 6. Roberts’ Rules of Order shall be the guide of this Federation, where not otherwise provided for. Michael Goldsmith, Secretary. OF LABOR 93 DELEGATES AND SECRETARY ADDRESS CONVENTION, 1905. Dickhoner, Rose, Shirt Waist and Laundry Workers. Biecker, Louis, Ohio State District No. 2, B. S. Firemen. Hatler, J. W., Akron Central Labor Union. Lyons, John R., International Stationary Engineers, Cincinnati. Quinlan, Wm., Granite Pavers 7134, A. F. of L., Cincinnati. Rose, Wm., Plumbers No. 55, Cleveland. Kehres, Jacob, Plumbers No. 55, Cleveland. Beadle, Bert H., Watch Case Engravers, Canton, O. Robinson, J. A., Canton C. L. U. Robinson, J. A., B. P. P. D. of A. Padgett, Thos., Carpenters, E. Palestine. Atherton, Charles, Metal Polisher, Newark, Ohio. McConnell, Chris., Typographical Union, East Liverpool. McConnell, Chris., Central Trades Council, East Liverpool. Ott, Henry, Woodworkers’ District Council, Cincinnati. McManus, Thomas, C. L. Council, Cincinnati, O. Kidd, John, Trades Council, Jefferson County. Hallerbach, John, No. 60, Toledo, O., Beer Drivers No. 175, Cincin- nati. Stalf, Charles, No. 60, Toledo, O., Beer Drivers No. 175, Cincinnati. Wiegel, John P., Beer Bottlers and Drivers No. 164, Cleveland, O. Wiegel, John P., No. 199, Cincinnati, O. Colnot, Albert, Brewery Workers No. 12, Cincinnati, O. Kummer, A., Brewery Workers No. 12, Cincinnati, O. Zepp, F., Brewery Workers No. 17, Cleveland, O. Zepp, F., Bottlers and Drivers 164, Beer Drivers 91, Cleveland, O. Rumsey, Thos., C. L. U., Toledo, O. Breidenbach, E., Trades Council, Dayton, O. Gardner, George, Allied Printing Trades Council, Cincinnati, O. Marshall, H. S., Horseshoers No. 12, Cincinnati, O. Buede, Henry, Stationary Firemen No. 49, Cincinnati, O. Smith, E. E., Brotherhood Stationary Firemen 87, Akron, O. Smith, E. E., Brotherhood Stationary Firemen, No. 52, Cleveland, O. Smith, E. E., Brotherhood Stationary Firemen No. 150, Canton, O. Smith, ,E. E., Brotherhood Stationary Firemen No. 103, Youngs- town, O. Goldsmith, Michael, Bartenders No. 108, Cleveland, O. Farrell, Thos. S., Cooks and Waiters 167, Cleveland, O. Hobby, F. B., Cooks and Waiters 167, Cleveland, O. Booth, Arthur, Local 290, Hotel and Restaurant Employees. Hobby, F. B., Cooks and Waiters, 106, Cleveland, O. Farrell, Thos. S., Cooks and Waiters 106, Cleveland, O. Bernhardt, Wm., Stationary Firemen, Hamilton, O. Stillwell, S. S., U. Trades and Labor Council, Cleveland, O. Sutton, Henry, Cutters and Trimmers, Cincinnati, O. Meyung, Joseph, State Branch of Barbers. Colnot, Albert, Findlay, O. Buede, Henry, Toledo, O. Schroeder, Frances, 453 Armery Ave., Cincinnati, O. Buede, Henry, 12 Jackson, Cincinnati, O. Frank, Max, 242 Renehard Ave., Columbus, O. Osterhouse, A. F., 524 E. Buchtel Ave., Akron, O. Yeager, John C., 2912 Vaugh, Cincinnati, O. Decater, Ed., Elmer Ave., South of Eastern Ave., Cincinnati, O. Black, Harry, 50 Root, Cleveland, O. Benson, R. H., 531 S. Harrison Ave., Canton, O. Lisher, H. E., 882 Dunbar, Canton, O. Conrad, Harry, 537 Sycamore, Canton, O. Padgett, Thos., E. Palestine, O. Brownfield, C. W., 202 S. 4th, Dayton, O. Harris, Geo. H., 56 South Pine, Newark, O. Douglas, M. R., East Liverpool, O. McConnell, Criss, East Liverpool, O. Ott, Henry, 823 Hopkins, Cincinnati, O. Tateman, Wm, 1313 Vine, Cincinnati, O. Hirzel, Alf., 410 Monroe, Toledo, O. Stalf, Chas., 1314 Walnut, Cincinnati, O. Trechtin, Albert, 838 Dayton St., Newport, Ky. Trechtin, Albert, 1314 Walnut, Cincinnati, O. Colnot, Albert, 1314 Walnut, Cincinnati, O. 94 OHIO FEDERATION Colnot, Albert, 1314 Walnut, Cincinnati, O. Zepp, Fred, 538H Pearl, Cleveland, U. Zepp, Fred, 538J/2 Pearl, Cleveland, O. Rumsey, Thos., 314 Cherry, Toledo, O. Hirsch, Jos. V., 144 Bierce Ave., rear, Dayton, O. Curl, Robt. H., 621 Walnut, Cincinnati, O. Kern, Chas. H., Nortoosh Lick Run, Cincinnati, O. Chalfant, H. G., R. F. D., Route 8, Station L., Cincinnati, O. Murphy, John, Akron, O. Hewitt, Thos., 84 Allen, Cleveland, O. Ramsey, Robert, 925 W. Alley, Canton, O. Stewart, J. W., 116 N. Champion, Youngstown, O. Goldsmith, Michael, 242 Champlain, Cleveland, O. 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