The Official Book of the [ — ] Ohio Federation of Labor ^ — 3 Twenty-fifth Convention i , 1908 Edward Ford, President C. L. Lewis, Secretary G. R. Ford, Treasurer G. W. De Maid, Gen. Sales Agt. H. W. Cochran, Supt. — The = Edward Ford Plate Glass Company MANUFACTURERS OF POLISHED PLATE GLASS Works at Rossford TOLEDO, OHIO Anchor Liquid Paints MEET ALL REQUIREMENTS BODY, OPACITY, SPREAD Weight, Measure and Durability A heavy bodied, rich, old fashioned Paint MADE BY The Irvin Jewell & Vinson Company DAYTON, OHIO YOU CAN ALWAYS DEPEND ON FLEISCHMANN’S YEAST The Modern and Up-to-date Method of Lighting is found in the Use of It offers a beautiful light for the home, and a complete solution of every lighting and power problem The Cost is Small=The Convenience is Great Our experts are at your service for the asking The Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co. Cuyahoga Building, Public Square and Superior Avenue Bell Main 2401 Cuyahoga Central 5860 PATRONIZE THE FAIR Sixth and Race CINCINNATI, OHIO CH&D the MICHIGAN line Fast Trains at Convenient Hours to TOLEDO DETROIT MICHIGAN CANADA W. B. CALLOWAY, General Passenger Agent CINCINNATI, O. Book and Convention Pro- sol ceedings of the Twenty-fifth Annual Convention of the Ohio Federation §mnl of Labor, at Dayton, O., 1908 PUBLISHED BY THE OHIO FEDERATION OF LABOR 4 OHIO FEDERATION OOD INTENTIONS avail but little unless fol- lowed by action. All men intend to save, but few carry out their intentions. It is the hardest thing in the world to save money unless you are compelled to do so. Hundreds of thousands of persons acknowledge that their life insurance policies represent all they have ever been able to save through the course of many years. Don’t procrastinate and give idle excuses. Apply for insurance at once. The Union Central Life Insurance Company Jesse R. Clark, President Established 1867 Assets $62,000,000 We can give you good reasons why insurance in this Company is less expensive than in any other THE SPARKLING GEM BASE BURNER MADE BY THE TOLEDO STOVE AND RANGE COMPANY Manufacturers of the GEM Heating Stoves and Ranges; also, Taylor’s Patented Natural Gas Heater Cor. Grand and Smead Avenues, Toledo, Ohio, U. S. A. OF LABOR 5 <33 I ,TT A I Oks-3 o 14*2 U- GO Q) O r ol u r 'O «l V V o Ohio Federation of Labor OFFICERS Llewellyn Lewis, Martin’s Ferry President Thomas Rumsey, Toledo First Vice President E. L. Hitchens, Second Vice President Cincinnati John Moore, Third Vice President William Lamb, Fourth Vice President Youngstown L. C. Van Ness, Fifth Vice President Harry D. Thomas, Secretary-T reasurer No. 717 Superior Avenue Northeast 6 OHIO FEDERATION MYRON T. HERRICK JOHN H. DEXTER President Treasurer Incorporated 1849 Society for Savings IN THE CITY OF CLEVELAND REPORT of the condition of the “Society for Savings in the City of Cleveland,” in the State of Ohio, before the commencement of business, July 1 , 1908. RESOURCES Loans on Real Estate $10,657,459.73 Loans on United States Bonds 5, 1 20.00 Loans on Other Stocks and Bonds 6,999,923.31 United States Bonds, par 1,175,000.00 State Bonds, par 127,937.50 Other Bonds 26,684,112.50 Real Estate 1,160,837.69 Expenses 1 ,939. 1 6 Due from Banks and Trust Companies 5,105,029.39 Specie 7,616.55 National Bank and United States Currency.. 1,219,146.27 All Other Assets 1 509.91 Total $53,144,632.01 LIABILITIES Individual Deposits $49,787,008.50 Undivided Profits 157,623.51 Surplus Fund 3,200,000.00 Total. $53,144,632.01 NUMBER OF OPEN ACCOUNTS, 80,934 The Union National Bank, of Cleveland, with Capital and Surplus aggregating $2,500,000 seeks new accounts and desires to meet or correspond with those considering new banking con- nections A SAFE BANK FOR THE PEOPLE F OR thirteen years this bank has conducted a safe, con- servative business in Cleveland and vicinity, during which time it has added to its books the accounts of more than seventy thousand depositors. It allows four per cent interest on savings deposits. Small accounts wel- come. JL be Cleveland Zxmt Company CAPITAL AND SURPLUS FIVE MIL- LION DOLLARS Capital One Million Dollars National Bank of Commerce Toledo, Ohio OF LABOR 7 8 OHIO FEDERATION THE ROEHR COMPANY =MANUFACTURERS OF = ROEHR’S PATENT INTERIOR TRIM BUCYRUS, OHIO = THE: White Sew ing Machine y4 Good Looker BUT a Better Performer Made in Vibrator and Rotary Shut- tle styles, the Rotary doing lock (double) or chain (single) stitching at will of operator. Catalogs free WHITE SEWING MACHINE CO. 300 Rose Building and 426 Prospect Avenue Southeast OF LABOR 9 LLEWELLYN LEWIS President of the Ohio Federation of Labor Representing the Tin and Sheet Iron Workers Martins Ferry 10 OHIO FEDERATION CARPENTERS ! Look for this trade mark when buying tools It will protect you against inferior goods. Registered Ohio Tools are made in one quality only and that THE BEST Experienced mechanics have come to look upon them as the Most Economical Tools for the User. Every “Ohio” Tool is covered by a broad guarantee. Our line of Improved Tools includes: ADJUSTABLE PLANES — Fitted with our specially constructed extra heavy cutter which prevents chattering and trembling in knots or hard places. WOOD PLANES — Well made from thoroughly seasoned timber. BAILEY AUGER BITS — Single Twist; rapid and easy cutting; durable. CHISELS — Correctly made from a high grade of tool steel. DRAWING KNIVES — That are right in hang, style and temper. PLANE IRONS — Constructed from high grade steel. No “chattering” or “trembling” when using “Ohio” plane irons. Also, a complete line of Spoke Shaves, Gouges, Bench and Hand Screws, Cabinet Makers’ and Manual Training Benches, etc. Write for Catalogue No, 0. OHIO TOOL COMPANY, COLUMBUS, OHIO SANDUSKY TOOL CO. SANDUSKY, OHIO MANUFACTURERS 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 NEW YORK OFFICE No. 21 Warren Street NEW YORK CITY U. S. A. If your nearest dealer does not handle our goods order direct from the factory. CAREY’S 85% MAGNESIA STEAM PIPE AND BOILER COVERINGS THE IDEAL AND ONLY PERFECT HEAT INSULATION FLEXIBLE CEMENT ROOFING FOR ALL CLASSES OF BUILDINGS ASBESTOS PACKINGS, ASBESTOS PAPER, BOARD, CLOTH, GASKETS, ETC. ROOFING PAINTS AND CEMENTS, COLD WATER PAINTS THE PHILIP CAREY COMPANY GENERAL OFFICES: LOCKLAND, STATION R„ CINCINNATI, OHIO FACTORIES: Plymouth Meeting, Pa., Baldwinsville, Mass., Lockland, Ohio BRANCH OFFICES AND WAREROOMS in all prominent cities throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico OF LABOR 11 HARRY D. THOMAS Secretary-Treasurer of the Ohio Federation of Labor and Business Agent of the United Trades and Labor Council of Cleveland, Ohio 12 OHIO FEDERATION HAVE YOU TROUBLE WITH YOUR VALVES? WE ARE THE DOCTORS THE POWELL WHITE STAR FOR HIGH PRESSURE AND SUPERHEATED STEAM, AND THE “UNION” DISK FOR MEDIUM PRESSURE AND HOT WATER HEATING They are in a class by themselves — built on entirely new lines and right up to date. Every convenience and requirement in daily development have been embodied in these valves. Try 'Em, Buy 'Em, and be cured. Jobbers Everywhere Solicit Our Orders The William Powell Company CINCINNATI, OHIO Cuyahoga Central 4031 THE Bell Main 410 3L CUtott lectrtc Company ELECTRICAL MACHINERY 322-328 Champlain Avenue N. W. CLEVELAND, OHIO Metal Ceilings Corrugated Arches Tin Plate Cornices Eaves Trough Registers Metal Furniture Metal Roofing Tin Roofing The Canton Art Metal Co. CANTON, OHIO Good Goods Only Get Our Prices Skylights Conductor Pipe Steel Sheets Metal Shingles Metal Siding Solder Finials Elbows Hangers PILE DRIVING. HARBOR AND DOCK WORKS. RAILWAYS. TUNNELING MUNICIPAL IMPROVEMENTS. BUILDINGS. FOUNDATIONS HEAVY MASONRY. CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION Cfie C. ft. JFatfi & J&on Construction Co. GENERAL CONTRACTORS TELEPHONE MAIN 624 316 Electric Building Cleveland, Ohio OF LABOR 13 THOMAS RUMSEY First Vice-President of the Ohio Federation of Labor and Business Agent of the Central Labor Union of Toledo 14 OHIO FEDERATION Save and Have *JIf you will deposit $1.57 each week with The Guardian for ten years, it will amount to $1,000.00. fjThat is systematic saving-. Isn’t it worth while ? ?We pay 4% interest com- pounded twice a year. tjYou can bank by mail. ^Capital and surplus two mil- lion dollars. THE GUARDIAN Savings & T rust Co . Cleveland, O. MILLING CUTTERS HIGH SPEED OR CARBON STEEL, as you desire, but either the best it is possible to produce. Prompt delivery on all orders. Write us for price list. The National Tool Co. CLEVELAND, OHIO J. A. REAUGH, President. E. W. REAUGH, General Manager. The Reaugh Construction Co. ESTABLISHED 1870 M asonry Reinforced Concrete Tile Fireproofing Cut Stone Building Construction 516 Garfield Building CLEVELAND Difficult Foundations Carpentry Mill Work Tunnels I THE BALL WATCH Built of Best Quality Materials, in Light, Healthy Shops by Skilled Union Men DESERVES ATTENTION WHEN YOU WANT RELIABLE TIME Are you interested in the Watch Question? Write for Booklet The Webb C. Ball Watch Co. BALL BUILDING CLEVELAND , OHIO OF LABOR 15 E. L. HITCHENS Second Vice-President of the Ohio Federation of Labor 16 OHIO FEDERATION GEO. E. HARDY. Pres, and Treas. D. W. ANDERSON, Vice-Pres. and Gen. Supt. A. M. TILLINGHAST, Secretary The Hardy Paint & Varnish Co. rMANUFACTURERS OF: “Zenith’’ Ready Mixed Paints “Hardy’’ Paint Specialties “Duchess’’ White Lead TOLEDO, OHIO The United States Varnish Company jflftanufacturers namtsljes Telephone West 359 2616-2618 Colerain Ave., Cincinnati The Sun Oil Company PRODUCER, REFINER, SHIPPER AND EXPORTER OF PETROLEUM AND ALL ITS PRODUCTS Manufacturers of Gasoline, Naptha, Illum- inating Oils, High Grade Lubricating Oils and Greases, Mascot Cylinder Oil. 650 Test ; Occident Cylinder Oil, 700 Test ; Sun Engine Oil, Gas Engine Oil, Harness Oils, Floor Oils. Axle Greases, Cup Greases AND ALL GRADES OF OIL OF SPECIAL MANUFACTURE “Anti-Trust and “Home Manufacture “Lowest Prices and “Best Goods OFFICE AND WORKS TOLEDO. - - OHIO Che Columbus tl Cloth Company TABLE OIL CLOTH CARRIAGE OIL CLOTHS MUROLIUM FOR SALE BY ALL LEADING JOBBERS Office and Factory, 1280-90 N. Grant Avenue, Columbus, Ohio OF LABOR 17 JOHN MOORE Third Vice-President of the Ohio Federation of Labor 18 OHIO FEDERATION Industry and Economy create a spirit of independence which makes a man valuable to himself and to his community. A growing savings account is a good indication of these qualities THE SUPERIOR SAVINGS AND TRUST COMPANY Rockefeller building CLEVELAND J J. SULLIVAN Presioent J. H. MCBRIDE Vice-President E. W. OGLEBAY, Chairman ofthe Board F. A. SCOTT Secy and Treas. Did you ever stop to consider what the telephone service was before The Home Telephone Co. entered the field and What You Paid for that Service f Compare your serviee of six years ago with today and then ask yourself Who’s Responsible? Patronize Home Institutions and Home Capital The Toledo Home Telephone Co, 231 Huron Street The Cuyahoga Telephone Co. LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE Efficient Reasonable Service Rates Call Contract Department Central 31 The Columbus Citizens Telephone Company COLUMBUS, OHIO The most complete Automatic Telephone System in the world. The Company is able to supply all demands for telephone service with the Automatic Quick and Secret Service FULL COPPER METALLIC CIRCUITS ALL INDIVIDUAL LINES OF LABOR 19 WILLIAM A. LAMB Fourth Vice-President oi the Ohio Federation of Labor Representing the Street Railway Employees of Youngstown 20 OHIO FEDERATION “SWEET REPOSE” is yours if you sleep on Registered in U. S. Patent Office On sale at all RELIABLE Furniture and Department Stores OUR NAME ON EVERY GENUINE Stearns & Foster Mattress ACCEPT NO SUBSTITUTE The Stearns & Foster Co. CINCINNATI, OHIO THE PRINTZBIEDERMAN CO. MAKERS OF Printze$$ Cloaks, Suits and Skirts CHICACO SALESROOM No. 238 FRANKLIN STREET ESTATE STOVES AND ESTATE STEEL RANGE RANGES Whether for Coal, Wood or Gas . . . ARE ALWAYS IN THE FRONT RANK For sale by all first-class dealers throughout the United States THE ESTATE STOVE CO. MANUFACTURERS HAMILTON, OHIO Thos. E. Kennedy Sc Co. I&rtnttng Machinery Cype and Material 337 Main Street, near Fourth Cincinnati, Ohio Outfitting a Specialty Phone Main 2494 REPRESENTING Barnhart Bros. & Spindler’s Type Universal Presses Chandler & Price Gordons Golding & Company Optimus Presses Brown & Carver Cutters Brown Folders Hamilton Wood Type and Goods OF LABOR 21 L. C. VAN NESS Filth Vice-President of the Ohio Federation ol Labor 22 OHIO FEDERATION SALAD DRESSING THE NAME INSURES YOU GET THE BEST The Wm. Edwards Co. Manufacturing Department CLEVELAND, OHIO S<*ao B LE|Nb COFFEE FOUNDED ON QUALITY TO THE CONSUMER Why Hesitate Satisfaction Guaranteed (iWoolson ^ptce Co. TOLEDO, OHIO S WILLIAM TELL FLOUR CHEAPEST AND BEST EOOD. GOVERNMENT INVESTIGATIONS PROVE IT. Total nutritive material in ten cents worth of foods: FOOD MATERIALS Price Ten cents will buy § Cts. Lbs. sr 3 Oysters, 33c per quart 18 .56 - —4 CD Codfish, fresh dressed. 10 LOO Fggs, 24c per dozen . . 16 .63 - -n Beef, sirloin 20 16 .50 _ o Mutton, leg 63 _ 2. Beef round 14 18 7 12 25 16 3 7.5 .71 «/>* Ham smoked .56 1.43 .83 5 1 Codfish, salted. — Pork Inin — CD Butter .40 'C .63 ____ —1 Milk, 6c per quart... Cereal Breakfast Foods CD 1.3 o Pork, salt, fat Rice 12 8 1 .83 1.25 2»> a. Potatoes, 60c bushel. 10.00 s? Beans, white, dried.. . 5 6 A 2.00 Sugar Haft Klaal 1 .U/ O Cfl vdl InCdl . — - U/haat Elmir O L.O\J 'l'* t/> wneai Hour. . . — . . ) Above Chart prepared from bulletin of Agricultural Department WILLIAM TELL FLOUR STANDS THE GOVERNMENT TESTS AND HAS THE NUTRIMENT. YOU "KNEAD” IT. Made by The ANSTED & BURK CO. SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. Makers of Flour for Forty Years. Belle Vernon mik A PERFECT MILK Undoubtedly the Best Table Milk in Cleveland Over 9000 families are now being supplied Phones: East 536— Erie 106 The Belle Vernon-Mapes Dairy Co. 5812-14 EUCLID AVENUE OF LABOR 23 T. W. ROWE Delegate to A. F. of L. Convention 24 OHIO FEDERATION The Northern Ohio Traction and Light Co., Schedule of Limited Cars FROM AKRON, CANTON AND CLEVELAND— IN EFFECT SEPTEMBER 9th, 1908 (NORTHBOUND Connections made at Cleveland with the Lake Shore Electric Railway Company Cleveland & South Western Ry. Co. Cleveland. Painesville & Ashtabula Ry. Eastern Ohio Traction Co. Connections at Silver Lake Jet. for Kent and Ravenna Connections at Akron for Barberton, Wadsworth, Canton Massillon. Navarre, New Philadelphia, Canal Dover and Urichsville, Stark Electric Ry. Co. for Alliance and Salem. SEE LOCAL SCHEDULES FOR REGULAR TIME TABLES AM AM PM PM PM PM Canton Pub. Sq._ _ _Lve. 8.35 12.35 — 4-35 Akron 8.30 9-30 12.30 1.30 4-30 5.30 Cuyahoga Falls . “ 8-43 9.43 12.43 1-43 4-43 5-43 Silver Lake Junction. 8.46 9.46 12.46 I.46 4.46 546 Cleveland Pub. Sq._ _ Arr. 10. 10 1 1. 10 2.10 3-10 6.10 7.10 SOUTH BO UN D AM AM AM PM PM PM PM Cleveland Pub. Sq.__Lve. 7-20 7o0 950 12.50 1.50 4-20 6.50 Silver Lake Junction “ 8.44 9.14 II. 14 2.14 3.14 5-44 8.14 Cuvahoga Falls 8-47 9.17 II. 17 2.17 3.17 5-47 8.17 Akron _ “ o.oo ar 9.30 11.30 2.30 ar 3-30 6.ooar».30 Canton Pub. Sq Arr. . 10.00 — — 3.30 7.00 -- THE Cleveland, Painesville & Eastern RailroadCo. WILLOUGHBY, OHIO FAST LIMITED SERVICE BETWEEN CLEVELAND WILLOUGHBY MENTOR PERRY MADISON GENEVA PAINESVILLE ASHTABULA PETER MARTIN, President and General Manager GEO. B. CHRISTIAN, Jr., Ass’t General Manager The Ohio and Western Lime Company MARION, OHIO MANUFACTURERS OF AND WHOLESALE DEALERS IN Ohio White Finishing Lime, Ground Lime, Lump Lime, Fertilizer, Hydrate Lime, Crushed Stone, Builders’ Supplies WORKS AT Huntington, Ind., Marion, Ohio Fostoria, Ohio Gibsonburg, Ohio Sugar Ridge, Ohio Tiffin, Ohio Geneva, Ohio Limestone, Ohio Lime City, Ohio Portage, Ohio The Northwestern Ohio Natural Gas Co. STAR IRON WORKS, G. S. VICARY, Sole Prop. Manufacturers of a Complete Line of Injectors, Steam Pipes and Fittings, also Boiler Flues of all sizes always in stock and for sale All kinds of Repairing on Electrical Machinery, Mills, Tile Mills, Boilers, Engines of every kind Eureka Street, Lima, Ohio AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS. ETC. Promptly Attended to. OF LABOR 25 HON. JAMES A. REYNOLDS Testimonial presented to Delegate James A. Reynolds by the 25th Annual Convention of the Ohio Federation of Labor : To our Brother, Hon. James A. Reynolds, Member of the General Executive Board of the International Association of Ma- chinists and Representative from Cuyahoga County to the 77th General Assembly of the State of Ohio : It is with the deepest sense of appreciation that we address to you this memorial record of your labors as a member of the legislative body on behalf of the working classes of Ohio. It is largely to your efforts, indeed, that the most worthy measures here noted are now upon the statute books of the State. The Reynolds Child Labor bill, which we believe will go down in history as one of the best laws ever enacted to give effect to a humane and noble purpose. The bill to provide relief to enable children to attend school, which is a fit companion measure to the one just mentioned. The additional factory inspection bill, whereby the law may be the better enforced. A bill to compel street car companies to heat the vestibules of their cars. And many others which were passed by reason of your assistance and counsel. We cannot express too strongly our grati- tude that, at the juncture of political affairs in our State which culminated in the election of the last Legislature, there was placed in our law-making body one so loyal to the cause of labor, so untiring in effort, so wise in counsel, so prompt in action, so respected in character, so vigilant to protect our interests, as yourself. On behalf of those who placed you in the Legislature, who watched with pleasure your honorable course therein, and on behalf of the men, women and children of the working world who will enjoy the benign results of your labors, this convention of the Ohio Federation of Labor tenders its heartiest thanks and bids you Godspeed upon what we believe will be a career of still greater service and larger claim upon the gratitude of your fellowmen. 26 OHIO FEDERATION Jforest Cttp f^ouse Paine & Akers Proprietors Best Moderate Price Hotel in the City AMERICAN PLAN Rates: $2.00, $2.50 and $3.00 per day Direchy Opposite Depot of all Suburban Lines Corner Superior Street and Public Square CLEVELAND J. A. SANDERS’ STAG HOTEL CAFE & RESTAURANT Don't Fail to Visit the RATHSKELLER 42 Public Square Hotel Euclid FRED S. AVERY EUROPEAN PLAN WITHOUT BATH $ 1.00 $ 1.50 $ 2.00 WITH BATH $ 2.00 $ 2.50 $ 3.00 $ 3.50 Euclid Avenue CLEVELAND, O. The Henry Geiershofer Clothing Co. Manufacturers of UNION-MADE CLOTHING Seventh and Plum Streets Cincinnati, 0. Tel. Cuy. Cent. 3170 W Tel. Bell Main 2003 The Bloch Company Uniforms and Supplies "UNION MADE” All Our Garments Bear the Label CLEVELAND, 0. 2082 Sheriff Street Cor. Prospect Ave. Cleveland, O. OF LABOR 27 Cfje CtoentpTtftf) Annual Conbentton of tbe tyi* JFeberatton of Habor Pursuant to law the regular meeting of the twenty-fifth annual convention of the Ohio Federation of Labor was called to order at io o’clock a. m., in Eagle’s Hall, Dayton, by Chairman Valentine Kanouse of the local com- mittee on arrangements. MR. KANOUSE : Fellow Delegates — As chairman of the com- mittee on arrangements for the convention of the Ohio Federation of Labor, I wish to ex- tend to all a hearty welcome in behalf of the arrangement committee. We are aware that in the delegates coming to the city of Dayton, they have bestowed upon the city one of the greatest favors that they could give, and for that we feel quite honored. We understand that there is a great deal of important business to come before this con- vention, and as the committee of arrangements do not care to take up any more time than is absolutely necessary, we will simply say that in our humble way we shall try to show that we can entertain you in some way after ses- sions. Further than that I do not care to take any more of your time, and I wish to introduce to you the largest, biggest, little man in the city of Dayton, Honorable Edward E. Burkhardt, Mayor of Dayton. ( Applause.) Address of Mayor Burkhardt. Mr. Chairman, Gentlemen of the Convention, Ladies : I desire to extend to you, the members of the Ohio Federation of Labor, on behalf of the citizens of the City of Dayton, Ohio, a very hearty welcome to our city. We are always glad to welcome a representative body of men to our representative city, and we are especially pleased to welcome such a repre- sentative body of men as I see before me this morning. Chairman Kanouse then introduced W. C. Chase, President of the United Trades and Labor Council of Dayton, Ohio, who said: Mr. Chairman and Brother Delegates : I want to say to you that it has been our ambition ever since the last convention in Co- lumbus, to make this a banner convention for the Ohio Federation of Labor. The com- mittee has done its duty, it has worked hard, and we give to you what we have got and extend to you, on the part of the central body, a hearty welcome to our city. (Applause.) Chairman Kanouse : The next brother whom I hardly need to introduce to this body, I think, and one whom I am proud to have in this city, and one whom we will all have to listen to for the coming week, is the President of the Ohio Federation of Labor, Llewelyn Lewis. President Lewis was greeted with applause and presented with a gavel by Mr. Kanouse on behalf of the United Trades and Labor Council of Dayton. President Lewis : Mr. Chairman of the Arrangements Committee, Members of Trades Council, and His Honor the Mayor: On be- half of the delegates to this convention I wish to thank you and I assure you that I accept this gavel with the greatest appreciation, and hope that I will be able to use it with the fair- ness and the firmness with which it is made bv Union Labor. I assure you on behalf of the delegates, we thank you for your cordial welcome. President Lewis : Is the Credentials Com- mittee ready to report? A delegate : The Credentials Committee doesn’t seem to be here. President Lewis : While we are waiting for the report of the Credentials Committee, we have with us a delegate to the first con- vention of the old State Trades and Labor Assembly, which was the foundation of the Ohio Federation of Labor, and \ take pleasure in introducing to you Brother Joseph Gallo- way, one of the delegates to the first conven- tion of the old State Trades and Labor As- sembly. Mr. Galloway addressed the convention. President Lewis : The Credentials Com- mittee not being ready to report, we expected to have with us this morning President Samuel Gompers, of the American Federation of Labor, but he is tired out and wants to rest 28 OHIO FEDERATION The Cleveland Provision Co. CURERS OF THE CELEBRATED WILTSHIRE HAMS WILTSHIRE BACON WILTSHIRE LARD THE BRUNSWICK-BALKE-COLLENDER CO. SALESROOMS: 130 and 132 E. Sixth St. CINCINNATI, OHIO FACTORY: 217 and 219 East Eighth St. Union Made] MAIN HOUSES ; Manufacturers of 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. Wickes Refrigerators SEND FOR OUR LATEST PRICE LISTS AND CATALOGS OF ABOVE GOODS CHICAGO NEW YORK CINCINNATI ST. LOUIS Union Made SAN FRANCISCO The Egry Register Company Dayton, Ohio MANUFACTURERS OF I “EGRY BUSINESS SYSTEMS Egry Autographic Registers and Sup- devised for plies for all Manifolding Devices I Every Department of Business It Scatters GREASE AND GRIME Every Time JERGEN’S PUMISS HAND SOAP Gets you cleaner quicker, leaves the ^ hands smooth . . . AND COSTS OU. THE CO. OUR SUCCESS IS QUALITY JOHN C. ROTH PKQ. CURERS OF “DOVE BRAND” S. C. MEATS CINCINNATI, OHIO The American Oak Leather Company Ology Cigar 5 CENTS Everywhere OF LABOR 29 until this afternoon, and I do not see as we can do anything more this morning, so a motion to adjourn will be in order. A motion to adjourn was made and seconded. By Secretary Thomas : Before the con- vention adjourns I would like to say that the Secretary has had attendance cards printed, which will be on the table at the entrance. Delegates are requested, when coming into the convention this afternoon, to take one of these cards, fill out the name and organization, and turn them in to the Sergeant-at-Arms. We want to have the attendance of the delegates for every day, and we will not be able to organize until the Committee on Credentials reports. I want to say that whilst the com- mittee is not here, they have been trying to get their report ready for you this morning, and they are not to blame fcr the delay, as something like a hundred credentials have come in within the last few hours this morning. At this point an announcement was made to the delegates that the Phillips House barber shop is not a union shop. Upon the motion to adjourn being carried, a recess was taken until i 130 p. m. President Lewis called the convention to order at 1 145 p. m. and presented President Gompers, of the American Federation of Labor, who spoke as follows : Mr. President, Fellow Citizens and Friends: It is now some years since I have had the pleasure of being in attendance at a convention of the Ohio Federation of Labor and when President Lewis, a few months ago, on behalf of the State Federation of Labor, extended to me an invitation to be here today, I at once made an effort to ascertain what engagements I had, and was likely to have, so that if pos- sible I might accept the invitation ; and find- ing that it was possible, I so stated to him, and stated further, that if through some un- foreseen circumstance it would be impossible for me to be here, I would see to it that some other member of the Executive Council of the Federation, or some representative would be here, and finding that circumstances did permit, I made up my mind to come here, and I am here, even if only to say just Hello (Applause) and to extend to you the fraternal greetings of the men and women of toil throughout our country. I am sure you will be glad to learn that, notwithstanding the very heavy obstacles that are placed in our path, that despite discourag- ing conditions, the reports of the labor move- ment throughout the length and breadth of our country show the same gains in mem- bership in the organizations as I understand have been shown in the gains in membership in the organizations in Ohio, and that have been manifested in the increased number of organizations represented in the Ohio Federa- tion of Labor. It appears in our movement, exactly as in any other of the human activities, that every attempt of oppression, every attempt of suppression, finds the expression of determination in the hu- man heart and in the human mind to insist upon the determination to exercise our rights, our lawful rights, and our intelligent human activities. It is your experience, as it is the experience of the workers in every field of industry, that frequently our organizations al- most become indifferent, by reason of the routine work they perform, and members may perhaps not attend the meetings of the organi- zation. But let some corporate power under- take to strike at the heart either of an in- dividual member of the union, or the existence of the organization itself, then the members will rally to the banner of Unionism and throw a cordon of strength and power around the individual member and raise the banner of organized effort aloft, defying the opposition of the most powerful. (Applause.) It was a true saying in the early days and in the early history of the church, when men and women and children were made to suffer the torments of death, that their blood meant simply an inspiration to the people who saw men and women going to their death with unmoved hearts, or eyes, or countenances, looking up in hope and prayer for the deliver- ance of mankind. The blood of the martyrs was the seed of the church. And so the martyrdom and suffering which some in the cause of labor must endure will, as it has in the past, prove the seed for the growth of the power and the triumph of the cause of labor. (Applause.) The labor movement is primarily concerned in protecting and advancing the interests of the men and women who toil and who produce the wealth of the world. It is true that we aim to secure higher wages and shorter hours of labor, and better conditions of employment, better and brighter homes, better opportuni- ties to take our children from the workshops and factories and mills and mines and send them into the home, into the schools, into the playgrounds, to imbibe the free air and the sunshine, that they may grow into the brighter and better manhood and womanhood of the future. 30 OHIO FEDERATION K'tJK 1 ' ABoi* ^ItRYT Hltf C STRAUSS, PRITZ A CO. DISTILLERS CINCINNATI OHIO A Great Whiskey Tora Great People FOR SALE BY Leading Dealers FINE OLD RYE J* A. FREIBERG. ClntW* THE STAR DISTILLERY COMPANY rfr CINCINNATI OHIO SINCE 1838 OF LABOR 31 But it is not simply the material improve- ment to which the workers devote themselves, it is to the cause of human justice, to the cause of human freedom, to the cause that has struggled through the ages, and it is upon the shoulders, as it is the mission, of the workers of our country — upon whom in the last analysis will depend the struggle to main- tain our republic — to perpetuate freedom for all time to come. (Applause.) The men of means, the millionaires, the men of wealth, are free the world over, wherever they are or wherever they may go ; and this is as true of the tyrannical empire and czardom of Russia, or Turkey, Germany, Ireland, Eng- land, as it is in the Republic of the United States. The men of wealth, the men of means, are free the world over. It is the men of toil in every country on the face of the globe who must contend and some times fight, for freedom. (Applause.) Our men of wealth, our multi-millionaires, who sometimes pay a visit to the Republic of the United States (Applause) and usually spend their time among royalty, among kings and sultans and czars and barons, love these people so much that they are willing to trade off their daugh- ters, with millions, for the title of some count or no account, or duke (Applause). You can imagine that, if they are willing to spend so much money in order that they may have a worn out nobleman, with a second-hand title, and pay millions for it, how much more they would be willing if they themselves could have a monarchy right here in the United States and have titles for themselves. (Applause.) But whether title or no title is less important than, even if titles do not exist among us, whether the voice and the rights and the power of wealth and privilege shall dominate as against the common people of our country. The question is, after all, for the men of labor and the women of toil — we do not want to tear down anything, we do not want to destroy anything, but we believe in going down deep into the abyss of misery and despair and to help up those, the great number, of our sub- merged brothers and sisters. We do not want to tear down, we do not want to de- story. Our mission is constructive, not destructive. But we believe that man should be considered above the dollar. (Applause.) That though the dollar is essential, that you cannot — and we protest, and will continue to protest, against any consideration or any action based upon the idea that you can weigh the side of a hog or a bushel of coal upon the same scales that you can weigh human hearts and human minds and human lives. (Ap- plause.) I find really that I am about to make a speech, rr am now ready to make a speech, when I really came here to no than just extend you a fraternal greeting. You observe that there is some evidence of wear in my voice. I shall speak at a mass meeting arranged for this evening, and I will be heard tonight if I live — (Voice, “We hope so.”) I ask that I may have the honor and the privilege of addressing at that meeting the delegates to this conven- tion. (Applause.) There are matters that I want to discuss there which neither time nor opportunity will admit of discussing at this time. And 1 do not want to repeat tonight anything which I may have to say here today, nor to anticipate here what I ought to say at a public meeting. This I do want to say — I may enlarge upon the thought tonight — it is that at every instance in the history, and the struggles and the trials and travail of labor, whenever there has been a critical time in its history, some effort has been made to throw odium upon the men who are active in the work, on behalf of the toilers of the time. (Applause.) I want you to understand that it always has been the policy — rather it has been the tactics — of men engaged in battle to try to divide the enemy, to try to divide the opposing force, and then, when they are divided, each division becomes an easy prey to the conquering army. (Applause.) Bear in mind that it has always been recognized that a house divided cannot stand. The old maxim of “United we stand, divided we fall,” is as true in the labor movement today as it ever was in any other cause. (Applause.) I remember reading of the errand that gladia- tor of Rome sent his brother, and warned his impetuous brother, “Be careful against en- gaging in any dispute with our enemy at this time ; come back to me with your Spartan band complete and having engaged in no con- test, despite any provocation.” I remember, too, that the brother returned to the gladiator with the report tha he had been provoked into battle, and did battle, and that his men had been crucified along the streets of Rome, and that there was none but he to tell the tale I say to you men of labor — men and women of toil, see to it that you stand for the union — for the trade union movement, for your organization, for your International Union, for your State Federation of Labor, for the great cause of labor and humanity as represented by the greatest federation that has ever yet ex- isted in the history of the world, the American Federaticn of Labor. Its banner shall be held 32 OHIO FEDERATION Highland Pure Rye HIGHEST TYPE Whiskey SOLD IN BULK OR BOTTLED IN BOND BY FIRST-CLASS WHOLESALE DEALERS The Freiberg & Workum Company DISTILLERS Fern Hill Rye THAT GOOD WHISKEY H . Rosenthal & Sons CINCINNATI Owens Bottle -Machine Company EXCLUSIVE LICENSEES FOR THE U. S. A. OF THE Ptpens automatic ^ottle^ac^me OFFICE NICHOLAS BUILDING TOLEDO, O. OF LABOR 33 aloft, no matter what may come. Long live the American labor movement. (Great ap- plause.) And you and I, who have fought, figuratively speaking, side by side in the great battles, whether it be that Frank Morrison, John Mitchell and myself may be sent to jail for expressing our views, for standing up for your rights — whether we be permitted to con- tinue or not — one thing you may rest assured of, that now, tomorrow, next week, next month, next year, or so long as God shall give me light and life and sanity, I propose never to yield the right of free speech or freedom of the press — (Applause) the freedom to speak that which is in our mind, the freedom to write and to print, was not given to us, was not given to man, by the Constitution of the United States. That is pre-eminently the fixed law of human expression. In so far we are differentiated from the dumb brute. Man expresses to his fellow man the thoughts that are in his mind, the principles which beat in his heart and which burst to his tongue to find expression, conveyance to the minds and hearts of others. The Constitution of the United States, when our fathers framed it, failed to adopt a provision guaranteeing these rights, but when the Constitution was under amendment, the first amendment adopted to the Constitution was the right of freedom of speech, freedom of assemblage, freedom of the press ; and why ? Why? Because they realized that under the authority of the British government, dominating the affairs of the colonies of America, the king and his minions undertook to interfere with the rights of free- dom of worship, the freedom of the press, the freedom of speech, and the freedom of as- semblage, and our fathers adopted an amend- ment to the Constitution which even denied to Congress the right to pass any law abridg- ing or denying or invading the right to free- dom of assemblage, freedom of the press, or freedom of speech. Why? So that men might say nice things of each other? So that people might say: “Long live the King!” ar “Long live the Republic of the United States !” or “Long live the President of the United States !” No. No. People do not need a guaranty to secure them the right to say those things. You can say those things in any part of the country, in any part of the world. The constitutional guaranty of free speech and a free press was to guarantee the men and women the right to say the thing which displease. (Applause.) The right to say the things which displease ; otherwise we would not want a guaranty of anything of that character. It is the right to say the things which displease, either of constituted author- ity or of persons who may be affected ; and we say if any man shall so far trans- gress the freedom of speech or the freedom of the press that it is libelous or seditious, then there is law to punish the offender ; but the denial of the freedom of speech must not be tolerated against the people of our country. (Applause.) Much of the success as to whether that principle shall be maintained, whether our organized existence as a legal body shall be secured, much of our right to secure equality before the law of the working people with every other citizen of our country, depends upon the rightful con- duct of the men and women of toil now, not some other time, but now and in this critical hour. (Applause.) That is the second time that I am thinking of the fact that I am — (Voices: “Go on; you can’t tire us out.”) I thank you for your suggestions for me to go on, but I am sure that if I go on I shall simply make the speech that I want to make tonight. (Laughter and applause). (Voice: “We can hear it twice.”) No, I better not. There are numberless questions to which I can address myself, but I might anticipate the talk I want to make to- night, because that is just immediately press- ing upon my mind for expression, and that is what I want to avoid now. In conclusion I simply want to say that I thank the Ohio State Federation of Labor and I thank President Lewis for the courteous invitation to attend this meeting, and I feel myself that 1 should come here. 1 want to thank you for so patiently listening to what I have had to say, and for your manifestations of regard and fraternal greetings ; and I trust that this movement of the Ohio Federation of Labor, that this trade-union movement which you represent in this great State, that this great labor movement of our country, which embodies all the scars and struggles and bit- terness of the past, and all the hopes and aspirations for justice and humanity in the present — that you may take up the work with more earnest zeal than ever before and carry on the work to its logical conclusion, until indeed man to his fellow-man shall a “brother be for a’ that ;” in spite of all opposition, in spite of all antagonism ; and to see to it that we shall spread the light and the gospel among the human family, which is the highest and noblest work that has ever been committed to the hands of men and women in any time in the history of all the peoples of all times. And in that hope, with all the inspiration that I can instil into your hearts and minds, let us 34 OHIO FEDERATION “A FAMILY FRIEND” Buhrer’s Gentian Bitters FAMOUS SINCE 1855 A Genuine Distilled Bitters NOW OWNED BY Weideman Fries Co. The Cleveland & Sandusky Brewing Co. CLEVELAND, O. Brewers and Bottlers of BEER, ALE and PORTER From the Choicest Malt and Hops The Largest Brewers Capacity: in the State of Ohio One Million Barrels Unionized Throughout The SPRINGFIELD BEER H as no equal on the market. The famous Red H EAD and Blue Head Beers are the best that can be brewed from the very choicest of malt and hops, which together with careful sanitation and proper aging, makes it pal- atable, pure and wholesome. BOTTLED for the Trade and Family Use. Both Phones: 225 and 194 The Springfield Breweries Springfield, o. OF LABOR 35 see to it that we are true to ourselves and true to each other, true to the cause and true to the banner of he toilers of our country. (Great applause.) Delegate Breidenbach proposed that three cheers be given for President Gompers and the American Federation of Labor and they were given with a vim, the delegates standing. Motion by Delegate Chase that we extend a vote of thanks to President Gompers for his speech to the convention. Adopted by rising vote. Chairman V. Kanouse, Committee on Ar- rangements, announced that reserved seats were provided for the delegates for President Gompers’ meeting in the Y. M. C. A. Audi- torium tonight, but that it would be necessary for all delegates to be in their seats by 8 :oo p. m., as the auditorium was small. Credentials Report. Chairman E. P. Hawley submitted the fol- lowing partial report for Committee on Cre- dentials, and the Secretary read the list of delegates with votes they were entitled to : Roll Call Ohio Federation of Labor. Barbers’ Union. Votes William L. Hubbell, No. 129, Cleveland. . . 3 M. V. Conkle, No. 343, East Liverpool. ... 1 J. H. Sharrett, No. 114, Newark 1 P. J. Doll, No. 5, Toledo 2 L. Siebert, No. 70, Middletown 1 John L. Bauer, No. 329, Canton 1 Boot and Shoe Workers. W. Tateman, No. 68, Cincinnati 3 R. Bustrum, No. 139, Springfield 1 W. T. Jack, No. 210, Cincinnati 3 Brewery Workers. M. Behrer, No. 50, Dayton 1 Chas. Riegler, No. 179, Akron 1 Albert G. Erbe, No. 83, Hamilton 1 Chas. Stalf, No. 175, Cincinnati 2P2 Wm. Miller, No. 175, Cincinnati 2^ Michael Braun, No. 47, Columbus 1 J. N. Meier, No. 257, Toledo 1 P. Northrup, No. 87, Toledo 1 A. Hirzel, No. 60, Toledo 1 Jos. Lienhart, No. 199, Cincinnati 1 C. Kicherer, No. 199, Cincinnati 1 C. P. Prehm, No. 147, Columbus 1 F. Verheyen, No. 162, Newark 1 Chas. Tracy, No. 204, Youngstown 1 A. Kummer, No. 12, Cincinnati 1 Louis Kemper 1 A. Colnot, No. 12, Cincinnati 2 Wm. Dietrich, No. 12, Cincinnati 1 Geo. Pegler, No. 91, Cleveland 2 Geo. Pegler, No. 164, Cleveland Peter Janel, No. 17, Cleveland W. G. Lehnis, No. 146, Canton Louis Lavor, No. 45, Springfield Wm. Steinback, No. 192, Dayton George Peffler, No. 202, Columbus Bridge and Structural Iron Workers. P. J. Smith, No. 17, Cleveland Bakery and Confectionery Workers. Robt. D. Lensch, No. 51, Dayton Bartenders’ Union. Michael Goldsmith, No. 108, C e /eland. . . Chas. Bente, No. 68, Cincinnati W. Eggleston, No. 202, Canton S. W. Click, No. 222, Dayton John J. Graney, 212, Youngstown Cigarmakers’ Union. Wm. Sclmeberger, No. 35, Dayton August Spritsky, No. 4, Cincinnati Jacob Spilker, No. 17, Cleveland John Elsperman, No. 48, Toledo Central Bodies. Thomas Wilkinson, East Liverpool Andrew Crunelle, Bridgeport L. C. Van Ness, Akron T. Rumsey, Toledo E. P. Hawley, Columbus W. O. Chace, Dayton Thos. Nicho’s, Alliance C. J. Smally, Canton C. Highfield, Zanesville J. E. Martin, Steubenville Albert E. Pitt, Cambridge F. Relsher, Newark H. H. Morley, Springfield Jas. Wood, Cincinnati J. F. Mayer, Hamilton E. A. Cooper, Portsmouth H. D. Thomas, Cleveland W. A. Athy, Piqua C. W. Greer, Middletown Pat Wickham, Nelsonvi'le E. A. Todd, Fremont Coopers’ Union. S. S. Bennett, No. 71, East Liverpool T. J. McManus, No. 59, Cincinnati Clothing Cutters. Maier Schwartz, No. 100, Cincinnati Cooks’ Union. E. McEachern, No. 167, Cleveland Kitty Hogan, No. 290, Cleveland Carpenters’ U. B. Val. Dooley, No. 104, Dayton C. E. Bowersox, No. 104., Dayton E. W. Messick, No. 245, Cambridge 1 2 1 1 1 1 3 4 1 1 1 4 4 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 T I I I I I I I I 1 I 1 1 1 2 I I I I I 36 OHIO FEDERATION CHEW UNION TOBACCO 3 oz. OF QUALITY WITH VALUABLE Correspondence must be directed to Toledo ESTABLISHED 1869 J. M. S H U N C K Manufacturer of Wine, Beer & Whiskey BARRELS & KEGS BEER KEGS A SPECIALTY Shops at West Toledo Toledo, Ohio Our Free Booklet, ‘‘A Talk on Paint,” shows why Pure White Lead and Pure Lin- seed Oil are absolutely necessary to good painting, and gives other money-saving in- formation. When you buy White Lead, look for the Dutch Boy. National Lead Company 637 Champlain Ave. N. W., Cleveland, Ohio Crrn/\T»C Bohemian JlKUll 3 BEER THE BEER FOR THE HOME S TROH’S Bohemian Beer is a nourishing liquid food made from the finest grains that can be ob- tained. Thoroughly aged before it is bottled and carefully sterilized. Guaranteed under the Pure Food Drug Act. Serial No. 15045. Phone Bell East 1010 Cuyahoga Central 6702 For a case to be delivered to your resi- dence. Out of town orders promptly attended to. Stroh Brewery Co. 1630 E. 40th St. N. E. Cleveland L. Sk THE * VJ? iooo DRY 5 The 1900 Dry Battery Ideal for open circuit service Manufactured by The Nungesser Electric Battery Co. CLEVELAND. OHIO OF LABOR 37 M. C. Bucey, No. 186, Steubenville I W. B. Austin, No. 1023, Alliance 1 Robt. Roberts, No. 437, Portsmouth 1 August Smith, No. 25, Toledo 2 T. W. Murlin, No. 1908, Piqua 1 Electrical Workers. L. W. Geib, No. 39, Cleveland 2 Flint Glass Workers. Arthur Gilles, No. 15, Harpers Ferry 1 T. W. Rowe, No. 81, Toledo i l /> F. S. Schoen, No. 81, Toledo iy 2 T. Powers, No. 34, Bellaire 1 J. P. Flynn, No. 8, Steubenville 2 Geo. H. Gebhard, No. 31, Fostoria 2 Elmer Jackson, No. 53, Wheeling, W. Va. 1 Fred Edwards, No. 74, Cambridge 1 John J. Buckley, No. 28, Toledo 1 F. C. Hackett, No. 13, Bellaire 1 Granite Cutters. E. A. Todd, Clyde 1 Glass Bottle Blowers. John T. Gow, No. 17, Massillon 1 Jud. Bingham, No. 24, Newark 2 J. A. Voll, 20, Zanesville 1 J. Allum, No. 73, Bellaire 1 A. Muhleman, No. 49, Cincinnati 1 Geo. F. Miles, No. 106, Columbus 1 A. J. Holt, No. 27, Reading 1 Garment Workers. May Schoen, No. 38, Dayton 1 Horseshoers’ Union. Hubert S. Marshall, No. 12, Cincinnati. . . 1 Iron and Steel Workers. Stephen Lewis, No. 34, Martin’s Ferry. . . 2 Chas. W. Greer, No. 20, Middletown 1 Thos. Craig, No. 25, Piqua 1 Wm. Mitchell, No. 6, Cleveland 1 J. Herbert, No. 2, Cleveland. 1 Llewelyn Lewis, No. 56, Martin’s Ferry. . 3 Samuel Williams, No. 14, Youngstown. . . 2 Isaac Byrum, No. 32, Canton 1 Frank Dennison, No. 50, Columbus 1 Molders’ Unions. J. P. McDonough, No. 143, Mt. Vernon. . 1 Mine Workers. Frank Doerr, No. 212, Buchtel 5 I. W. France, Blatchford 2 A. C. Smith, Byesville 5 A. C. Smith, Pleasant City o A. V. Smith, Butchel 3 A. V. Smith, Buchtel o Pat Wickham, Hocking 3 R. M. Mason, Athens 3 Wm. Linn, Munday 3 Wm. Harris, Martin’s Ferry 2 Tony Rocco, Fairpoint 5 Tony Rocco, Liberty o Jno. Dobrasky, St. Clairville 2 Henry Noel, St. Clairville 2 Edmund Thomas, No. 1232, Redfield 1 E. Thomas, No. 319, Saltillo o Edmund Thomas, Redfield o B. F. Sturgill, No. 417, Carbondale 2 O. Bucy, No. 1245, Dillonvale 3 J. A. Norris, No. 44, Glencoe 2 V. Risdon, No. 284, Martin’s Ferry 3 J. Harper, No. 292, Maynard 5 Andrew Moore, Santoy 5 Andrew Moore, Santoy o R. C. Edwards, Corning 5 R. C. Edwards, Rendville o Lee Rankin, Dillonvale 5 Lee Rankin, Connorsville o John Schwartz, Floodwood 5 John Schwartz, Buchtel o D. S. Richards, Pine Run 2 D. S. Richards, Shawnee 3 J. W. Goldsmith, Klee 1 Ebenezer Jones, Bradley 5 Ebenezer Jones, W. Wheeling o T. W. Ashton, Dunglen 4 Matt Armitage, Rush Run 2 Matt Armitage, Herrick 2 Wm. Linn, Buchtel 2 M. Morgan, Robins 2 James Allen, Doanville 2 John Trott, Byesville John Moore, New Straitsville W. G. Richards, Carbon Hill 3 W. G. Richards, Carbon Hill 2 Machinists’ Union. Jas. Reyno’ds, No. 83, Cleveland 3 John J. O’Neal, No. 608, Dayton 1 W. Ruggles, No. 532, Cleveland j Irvin J. Wirth, No. 200, Youngstown 2 Val. Kanouse, No. 730, Dayton 1 T.. Anderson, No. 225, Dayton 1 J. Doyle, No. 162, Cincinnati 1 Louis Hager, No. 716, Dayton 1 H. E. Schilling, No. 376, Cincinnati 1 J. D. Buckalew, No. 85, Cincinnati 1 Metal Polishers’ Union. Henry Lensch, No. 2, Toledo 1 C. Rother, No. 48, Middletown 1 Jas. H. McGreevy, No. 68, Cincinnati. ... 1 G. Dennee, No. 5, Dayton 1 Musicians’ Union. J. Moore, No. 418, New Lexington 3 J. B. Brown, No. 248, Nelsonville 1 Potters’ N. B. Harry Lowe, No. 31, E. Palestine 2 T. M. Woods, No. 4, E. Liverpool 3 tO Oi 38 OHIO FEDERATION The MoslerSafe Co. SOLE OWNERS OF MOSLER AND CORLISS PATENTS Plans, Specifications and Estimates Furnished on all kinds of Bank, Vault and Safety Deposit Work, and Fire and Burglar Proof Safes, etc. Contractors to the United States Government Contractors to the Mexican Government Mosler Patent Safes in General Use all over the World HAMILTON, OHIO S. W. Flower S 9 Co. WHOLESALE Field Seed Merchants 802 Lafayette St. Toledo, Ohio The Best Paving Block Made SIX MODERN FACTORIES DAILY CAPACITY 500,000 The Metropolitan Paving Brick Co. CANTON, OHIO The Joseph & Feiss Co. MAKERS OF Clottjcraft CLOTHES CLEVELAND, OHIO COMPLIMENTS OF The Lenk Wine Co. Toledo, Ohio OF LABOR 39 Printing Pressmen. David Bartlett, No. 54, Dayton 1 Patternmakers’ Union. A. T. Haines, No. 36, Dayton 1 Painters’ Union. C. A. Miller, No. 240, Lorain 1 E. Breidenbach, No. 249, Dayton 1 Edw. Ball, No. 7, Toledo 2 J. A. Robinson, No. 206, Canton 1 Journeymen Plumbers and Gas Fitters. W. C. Groeniger, No. 162, Dayton 1 Wm. Lynn, No. 59, Cincinnati 2 Retail Clerks’ Union. F. W. Hecht, No. 163, Dayton 1 L. C. Van Ness, No. 100, Akron 1 F. Sanders, No. 128, Toledo 1 F. Starcher, No. 913, Logan 1 Street Railway Employes. W. A. Lamb, No. 272, Youngstown 1 T. F. Bannon, No. 272, Youngstown 1 A. Jackman, No. 285, Steubenville 1 C. A. Allison, No. 52, East Liverpool 1 F. R. Getz, No. 114, Youngstown 1 F. A. Lott, No. 379, Niles 1 Steam Engineers. T. H. Wilkinson, No. 169, East Liverpool 1 J. C. Dunaway, No. 172, Martin’s Ferry. . 1 F. J. Atkinson, No. 10, Toledo 1 O. M. Patterson, No. 141, Canton 1 Chas. Wirmel, No. 18, Cincinnati 4 S. Bruner, No. 91, Hamilton 1 W. Ackers, No. 81, Cleveland 1 M. Lambur, No. 81, Cleveland 1 C. Bright, No. 114, Cincinnati 1 Stove Mounters. F. Grimshaw, No. 23, Piqua 1 Stage Employes. Edward J. Lynch, No. 34, Springfield .... 1 Stationary Firemen. T. C. Dequasie, No. 87, Akron 1 E. Sauer, No. 98, Hamilton 1 L. Biecker, No. 49, Cincinnati 2 L. Biecker, No. 2, Toledo 1 L. Biecker, No. 128, Columbus 1 Teamsters’ Unions. G. R. Richardson, No. 52, Dayton 1 Tin Plate Workers. H. Curry, No. 44, Steubenville 1 A. J. Crouse, No. 12, Martin’s Ferry 1 Typographical Unions. E. L. Hitchens, No. 3, Cincinnati 5 F. J. Ballard, No. 219, Canton 1 D. McAleese, No. 63, Toledo 2 J. Walker, No. 5 7, Dayton 1 J. F. Morehouse, No. 117, Springfield. ... 1 M. S. Hayes, No. 53, Cleveland 5 Tailors’ Union. E. J. Brais, No. 162, Cleveland 2 Woodworkers’ Union. W. Hoffman, No. 36, Dayton 1 Frank Inwalle, No. 212, Cincinnati 1 C. W. Hoffman, No. 158, Cincinnati 1 Wm. Blum, No. 89, Cincinnati 2 Waiters’ Union. T. Farrell, No. 106, Cleveland 3 W. Arthur Booth, No. 299, Toledo 1 Women’s Union Label League. Margaret Edwards Grout, Cincinnati 1 Total votes 351 Moved and seconded that report be accepted and delegates on which there were no contests seated, and that complaints made bv delegates that they were either not reported or did not get sufficient votes, be referred back to the Credential Committee for correction. Adopted. President Lewis appointed the following Committee on Rules: James A. Reynolds, Frank Dennison, Alfred Hirzel, and an- nounced the appointment of Delegate A. J. Smith of Carpenters No. 25, of Toledo, as assistant secretary of the convention. Chairman Reynolds, of the Committee on Rules, submitted report as follows: Rules of Order. 1. The Federation shall meet at 9 a. m. and continue in session until 12 m. and from 2 p. m. until 5 p. m. 2. No delegate shall be allowed to speak more than twice on the same question unless by common consent from the Federation and but five minutes the first time and two minutes the second time. 3. Every degeate, if requested, shall vote on the question before the Federation unless excused for special reasons satisfactory to the majority. 4. All resolutions shall be presented in writing in duplicate. 5. All documents shall be read by the read- ing clerk, the chair shall then assign them to the proper committees without discussion. 6. Petitions and motions if required shall be presented to the house in writing. 7. The President shall appoint all com- mittees unless otherwise provided for. 40 OHIO FEDERATION T H E Lake Shore Banking and Trust Company §it. Sharps MJfteel & ^pobe Co. CONSOLIDATED WITH Crane & 9?ac99aj)on, line. MANUFACTURERS OF Vehicle Wheels Wheel Material Carriage Woodstock Hardwood Lumber NEW YO R™CE STREET 2Dl)t0 LONDON, NO. 5 LLOYD AVE. E. C. 2k §. a. CABLE ADDRESS INVENTION’ * NEW YORK A.B.C. 4TH & 5TH EDITIONS AND PRIVATE CODE S a vin^s and General Banking* Real Estate and Collateral Loans Depository of State of Ohio and City of Cleveland Jno. M. Gundry Harley B. Gibbs ) H. W. King \ J. Horace Jones Walter S. Bowler L. C. Kollie Geo. F. Schulze President Vice Presidents Treas. and Cashier Sec’y and Cashier Ass’t Cashiers J. A. Dziengielewski Mgr. For. Dept. E S T A B L SHED 8 9 0 35th Street Superior Ave. Huron Road and and and St. Clair Ave. Addison Road Prospect Ave. OLD STILL BOURBON Bottled in Bond C. SANDHEGER 123 E. Court St. Cincinnati, O. RUSH OF BUYERS TO SECURE PIANOS The American Piano Co.’s large stock going from M to X A off. Every piano must be sold. Come at once. Do not delay. In order to give all the chance to purchase, extremely easy terms will be allowed. Great range of prices. Best known makes. The news of the consolidation of the firms of Wm. Knabe & Co. Chickering & Sons. Haines Bros., Foster & Co., Marshall & Wen- dell, Am strong, Brewster, and other piano factories, into what is known as the American Piano Co., SI -.000,000,00 capital, together with the enormous cut of from & to % off on discontinued styles, has created unusual excitement among piano buyers. The Finest Pianos in the World are Offered the Public. Pianos t— at have always borne an unsullied reputation. New Uprights— fine pianos, regular prices S250, now going from $137 to $195. $350 pianos, now $187 to $245 $400 pianos in fancy cases, in all woods, now only $280 to $295. Great Bargains in Used Pianos Included. In this sale are some serviceable pianos that have been used, that will be sold for $100, $125, $15S and upward. A good opportunity to start your children on their musical edu- cation Terms as low as $10 cash and $5 monthly on some of these instruments. Out of Town Buyers. We are shipping pianos to various parts of the U. S. Your not being in the city is no bar to your taking advantage of this sale. We will send you full des- cription and ship pianos subject to your inspection 1 we assuming all risk). A 2c Stamp will Save You from $ 1 00 to $ 1 50. Only the Rich Can Afford Poor Paint All Lead packed in 1 9 7 bears this mark If it is desirable to cut the painting bill down to the lowest possible amount per year, the paint must be made of the purest White Lead and best Linseed Oil. We guarantee our White Lead to be absolutely pure, and the Dutch Boy on the side of the keg is your safeguard — Look for him . Send for Hook *‘A Talk on Paints” National Lead Co. Cleveland Cincinnati THE SMITH & NIXON PIANO CO. 10-12 E. Fourth St. OF LABOR 41 8. Roberts’ Rules of Order shall be the guide of the Federation where not otherwise provided for. Moved and seconded that report be ac- cepted. Adopted. President Lewis called for the election of Auditing Committee of five and the following were nominated: James A. Robinson, James A. Reynolds, Chas. Wirmel, Tom McManus, Thos. W. Murlin, H. Spritzky, D. Goldsmith and Chas. Stalf. Delegates Reynolds, Wir- mel and Stalf declined and on motion duly seconded, Secretary was instructed to cast the unanimous ballot for James A. Robinson, Tom McManus, Thos. W. Murlin, H. Spitzky and Charles Stalf, and they were duly declared elected. President Lewis appointed the following committees : Committee on Constitution — P. J. Doll, H. H. Morley, John Herbert, Wm. Hoffman, W. A. Athey. Committee on Organization — Chairman Hubert S. Marshall, Frank Lott, L. Biecker, Frank Atkinson, Andrew Crunelle. Committee on Officers’ Reports — Chairman, Frank Sanders, Lee Rankin, Secretary, John Moore. Committee on Resolutions — Chairman, J. C. Dunaway ; Secretary, Ralph Mason ; C. W. Highfield, Wm. Tateman, A. E. Pitt. Committee on Grievance — Chairman, Art Smith ; Irvin Wirth, T. M. Woods, E. Breid- enbach, Valentine Kanouse. Vice President Hitchens in the chair. PRESIDENT’S REPORT— To the Officers and Delegates of the Ohio Federation of Labor : In accordance with the laws of our organi- zation, I herewith submit to you a report for the year ending September 30, 1908. In this city, in 1884, was laid the ground work of this organization, by organizing what was known as the Ohio State Trades As- sembly. In 1897, the name was changed to the Ohio Federation of Labor. Looking back to these years of work, the hardships we endured, the sacrifices made, the advantages secured and the position we hold today — despite the fact that we have some lukewarm friends in the ranks of the labor movement, and bitter enemies on the outside — must cause us the greatest measure of satis- faction when we look upon this convention and point to the fact that this is the largest ever held by the State body. For twenty-five years, our State organiza- tion has continued and deserves to continue its existence as a labor organization, observ- ing that this year completes the history of a quarter of a century, extraordinary effort should be made to insure its becoming one of the greatest and most influential State or- ganizations in our country. Our State Organization. The Ohio Federation of Labor is composed of the central bodies and local unions. There are about twenty-six central bodies and 2,000 local unions in this State, and strong efforts should be made to have all of these become affiliated with the State organization. The State Federation of Labor has sown the seed of unity, fraternity and solidarity by and through which the workers have a better sense of their duty to help them bear each other’s burdens — 'that by the advancement of their fellow-man, they themselves are largely benefited. Child Labor. Shortly after the adjournment of the last convention, the Executive Board sent a call to all organizations interested in the securing of better laws to regulate child labor. The conference was held December 9, 1907, a com- plete report of which will be made in the re- port of the Executive Board. Every dele- gate attending this conference was deeply in- terested in this question, and after a thorough discussion of the subject, it was unanimously agreed to make our stand for the enactment of what was known as House Bill No. 714, presented in the Legislature by Brother James A. Reynolds, of Cleveland, Ohio. This bill places the age limit at 14, and states that no boy or girl under 16 or girl under 18 years of age shall be permitted to work more than eight hours per day. The work inaugurated and conducted by the Ohio Federation of Labor and other or- ganizations to eliminate the child labor evil, in the industrial and commercial affairs of our State, has borne fruit, in the passage of the above-mentioned bill, and we can proudly say that Ohio stands foremost of any State in the Union in the elimination of the child labor evil, and special mention should be made of the good work done by Brothers J. A. Reynolds and J. A. Robinson, for the passage of this bill. Union Label. The union label is a guarantee of better conditions to the producer of the article bear- ing this label. It is the means by which the 42 OHIO FEDERATION Four Route “THE ROAD WITH THE SERVICE’* IS THE QUICK AND COMFORTABLE LINE BETWEEN CINCINNATI □ AND ST. 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There is no service which can render the trades union movement that re- quires less effort and expense, and brings larger results, than the demand for the label on the goods we purchase. At the last session of the Legislature, Brother R. Reynolds, of Columbus, presented and secured the passage of a bill placing a heavy penalty for the im- proper use of the label. The Women’s Union Label League is doing good work and should be greatly encouraged, branches should be established in every city. It has aided greatly in creating a demand for the label. There are none of our co-workers who are entitled to more consideration at our hands than the woman wage-earner, and we should regard it our duty to help in the fullest, to have a more thorough organization of these deserv- ing toilers along trades union lines. Initiative and Referendum. The last convention passed a resolution directing us to work jointly with the Direct Legislation League for the passage of a reso- lution to be submitted to the people of Ohio, to amend the Constitution of the State, giving the people the right by the initiative refer- endum of securing laws that are needed and refused by the Legislature, and refuse to per- mit the Legislature to pass laws that are not favorable to a majority of the people. This question was taken up and a desperate effort was made to have the amendment :,o the Constitution submitted. Mass meetings were held all over the State. Central bodies passed resolutions calling on the members of the Legislature from their respective districts to support the measure, and everything pos- sible was done to secure its passage. We could not get the House Committee to agree on anything reasonable. About the last week of the session, the friends of the measure were called in for a conference, and it was agreed to oppose the measure as the House Committee desired it submitted. We have arranged to make another effort to have the resolution passed at the coming session, and believe that everything is more favorable now than last year to obtain what we want. My advice to the friends of this measure is to stand pat on the resolution submitted by the Executive Board, and let us win or lose on this proposi- tion. The Governor of the State has placed himself on record as favoring the initiative and referendum bill, and called together the members of the House Conference Committee, and pleaded with them to agree to the Senate Amendment, that the matter might be sub- mitted this fall. I have been informed that the Governor not only called in this Commit- tee, but also the Calendar Committee in refer- ence to the free school book bill, and in fact, we have always found him to be easy to ap- proach, a good listener and a good adviser in the bills in which labor has been concerned. The General Employers’ Liability Bill that was agreed to in the last convention, was pre- sented to the House of Representatives and referred to the Judiciary Committee and there it was buried. This is another bill that the board has determined to make a fight for. The Anti-Injunction Bill is also a measure that is before the Ohio Federation for con- sideration. A great deal of discussion is now taking place on this question. This feature of our law is one of the oldest in legal history, and is many centuries o'der than the American Constitution. It is considered one of the things of first importance in judicial pro- cedure, and supposed to be a safeguard to property and civil rights. Any attack made on this feature of the law is looked upon with a great deal of misgiving. We become interested in it when it is misapplied in labor disputes, and when it is made the instrument to ruin labor organizations. We have no objections to court procedures so long as they are honestly administered, but we do protest against the misuse of them. In the early part of the year, it was my privilege and I believe my duty, to address a series of inquiries to Hon. W. H. Taft and Hon. J. B. Foraker, as to their attitude on the question of injunction. My inquiries and the replies thereto are matters of public record. The result of this has been to push forward the issue of Labor vs. Injunctions, to a fore- most point in American political discussion, and has given to this question an importance never before known in our history. Organizers. In accordance with our laws, the President is authorized to appoint organizers in every city of the State that has five or more local unions, and this is to be done ninety days prior to the convention. I took the matter up with the central bodies, asking them to select a man as organizer, and I would appoint him. I am pleased to report that almost every central body in the State complied with that request. I wish to recommend that our laws be changed to read as follows : “The President shall appoint an organizer in each town or city in the State having five or more local unions, whose duty it shall be 44 OHIO FEDERATION €f)f pianist ^aptr Co Wholesale Dealers in all grades of WALL PAPER UNION MADE Samples Furnished Decorators on Application 635-637 Main Street, Cincinnati, Ohio Factory, Syracuse, N. Y. Herman P. Goebel attorney at Hato Rooms 910-91 1 Mercantile Library Building CINCINNATI, OHIO JANTZ & LEIST ELECTRIC CO. MANUFACTURERS OF MULTIPOLAR MOTORS AND DYNAMOS Electric Light and Power Plants South-east Corner Western Ave. and York St., CINCINNATI, OHIO, U. S. A. OF LABOR 45 to urge upon all local unions in that town or city to become affiliated with the Ohio Federa- tion of Labor. “Organizers shall be appointed for one year and shall receive 50 per cent of the applica- tion fee for all organizations he has succeeded in having become affiliated.’’ I would also suggest that some form of credential be gotten up and given to the Presi- dent so all organizers will have the same kind of credentials. I wish, in closing to extend my thanks to the Executive Board for their support and aid to me as the administrative head of the Ohio Federation, and to express to the mem- bership throughout the State my depest grati- tude for the loyal work they have done in behalf of labor. LLEWELYN LEWIS. Referred to Committee on Officers’ Reports. REPORT OF SECRETARY-Treasurer— To the Officers and Delegates of the Twenty- fifth Annual Convention of the Ohio Feder- ation of Labor : Fellow Workmen — I have the honor to re- port to you of the receipts and expenditures for the past twelve months beginning Oct. 8, 1907, and ending Sept. 30, 1908. Despite the fact that we are and have been in the throes of a financial panic, and that thousands of our members have been out of work, the Federation, both financially and otherwise, has had one of the most prosperous years in its history. One hundred and twenty unions have applied, and one hundred and nineteen have been accepted as members ; one, Local No. 5, National Stogiemakers’ League of America is held in abeyance awaiting your decision, on protest made by Cigarmakers’ Union No. 17, of Cleveland, and it is with extreme satisfaction that I report at the close of the fiscal year $535.58 in our treasury. The profits from this year's annual souvenir is not included in this report, as the amount $450.00 paid in from that source at last con- vention was used to pay debts incurred last year and the expenses of that convention. Four unions, Amalgamated Woodworkers, No. 212, No. 89, and No. 158, Cincinnati, and Bartenders’ Union No. 252, Mansfield, resigned during the year, and fifteen unions were suspended on Sept. 30, for being in ar- rears, leaving a net gain for the year of 100 unions. (The tabulated statement of Secretary Thomas will be given in full in the complete proceedings to Locals.) Two appeals were sent out for donations to our Legislative Fund, one immediately fol- lowing last convention, and another in Feb- ruary of this year, to both affiliated and un- affiliated unions, and the liberality of our unions even in hard times when there is some- thing to be gained is shown in the amount secured — $889.00. In conclusion I desire to add that there are these are on our mailing list and a number about 2,000 local unions in Ohio — 1,825 of of circulars have been sent to every one, show- ing what is being done by our Federation, and urging them to affiliate, and co-operate in the good work we are doing for the workingmen, women and children in our State. I desire to express through the delegates present my ap- preciation for assistance and expressions of good will I have received from the organizers and officers of the unions, and my colleagues on the Executive Board during the year. Respectfullv submitted, HARRY D. THOMAS, Secretary Ohio Federation of Labor. Referred to Committee on Officers’ Reports and Auditing Committee. REPORT OF EXECUTIVE BOARD— To the Officers and De’egates of the Federa- tion of Labor, in Convention Assembled: Greeting : — Your Vice Presidents this year have decided to submit jointly to you their an- nual report. The Executive Board held four meetings this year, one at the close of the last convention at Columbus, the second at Colum- bus, Dec. 9-10, the third at Cleveland, June 6th, and the fourth in this city, Oct. 11-12. Board Meetings and Their Outcome. At the first meeting following the conven- tion, the Board instructed the Secretary-Treas- urer to get out a special circu’ar letter and send to all unions in the State, asking for donations not less than $5 for legislative pur- poses, ,as per instructions of the con- vention. They decided to call a conference of all parties interested in the abolishment of child labor on Dec. 9 in the same city, and arranged for the printing and distributing of the proceedings of the convention, and in- structed the Secretary-Treasurer to hire such office help as was necessary to take care Dt the work. At the second meeting, held Dec. 9, a re- quest was made by Machinists’ Union No. 105, Toledo, Ohio, for time in which to pay up their arrearages, owing to the long strike their union had gone through at the Pope Motor Company and other shops. The Board decided to keep the union in good standing until Jan. 1, 1908, permit them to start paying per capita tax from that date, and recommends 46 OHIO FEDERATION Red Top Rg<& WHISKEY It's up to YOU. FERDINAND WESTHEIMER Sr SONS CINCINNATI, O. ST JOSEPH, MO. LOUISVILLE,KY. PALATABLE INVIGORATING NUTRITIOUS HAUCK’S BOTTLED BEER IMPERIAL and SPECIAL DARK CINCINNATI, OHIO uui, ^WHITE LEAD // USE THE OLD FASHIONED AND WELL KNOWN EAGLE BRAND OF ~ Pure White Lead Manufactured for Over Fifty Years by THE EAGLE WHITE LEAD COMPANY CINCINNATI, OHIO Also RED LEAD and LITHARGE sold by dealers everywhere independent of the “Trust” The Springfield Metallic Casket Co. SPRINGFIELD, OHIO Manufacturers of PATENT METALLIC BURIAL CASES AND CASKETS Fine Chestnut and Cedar Cloth Covered Caskets Steel Burglar Proof Grave Vaults Undertakers Supplies Copper and Zinc Interchangeable Linings THE THOMAS MANUFACTURING COMPANY SPRINGFIELD. OHIO Hay Machinery, Grain Drills, Harrows, Lawn Mowers OF LABOR 47 to this convention remitting of all arrearages up to that time. On request, credentials were given George King, Field Secretary of the Ohio Direct Legislative League, so that he could visit unions and urge upon them active work in be- half of the Initiative and Referendum. The election of Legislative Agent was taken up. Brother James A. Robinson of Canton was unanimously elected by the Board to fill the position, at $36 per week — this to include salary, hotel and railroad expenses to and from his home once a week. Brother Robin- son was telegraphed for and attended the bal- ance of the meeting, and the Child Labor Con- ference, and was definitely instructed by the Board to confine his work and efforts to pro- moting and securing the passage of such legislation as advocated by the Ohio Federa- tion of Labor. Request was made of the Board by the Stonecutters’ State Conference for the return of the initiation fee and per capita tax paid by them, as the convention amended the Con- stitution in such a way as to debar them from membership. Request was granted. A conference was arranged with Governor Harris, and your Board met and urged upon him the necessity of advocating in his message to the Legislature the passage of the Child Labor and Compulsory Education Bill, Initia- tive and Referendum, Employers 4 Liability, and the Eight Hours on Public Works bills, as advocated by the O. F. of L. Appreciating the good work done by John H. Morgan, Chief Inspector of Factories and Workshops, in enforcing Child Labor and other laws pertaining to his department, we also requested his reappointment, and was told at that time that some legal technicality pre- vented his reappointment. If the same could be overcome, the Governor would gladly comply with our wishes. Later on this mat- ter was taken up by Senator Thomas P. Schmidt with the Governor and Attorney General, and the Senate took such action as made possible his reappointment. Brother Michael Goldsmith, representing the Hotel and Restaurant Employes’ and Bar- tenders’ League of America, appeared before the Board and requested the Board to go on record protesting against the passage of County Lccal Option bills and all other legis- lation that might affect the business in which their members were employed, and requested the Board to concur in resolutions adopted at their national convention at Toledo. The following resolution was adopted : “That the Hotel and Restaurant Employes’ and Bartenders’ League of America be notified that this Board is not in a position to take action for or against Local Option until such time as such matters are acted upon by the Ohio Federation of Labor in convention. Child Labor Conference. The Child Labor Conference called for Dec. 9, as per instructions of the convention, met in the Railway Commissioners’ room at the State House, and the following persons at- tended the meeting : Mrs. Charles H. Kunfier, Chairman Indus- trial Conditions and Child Labor, Ohio Feder- ation of Women’s Clubs, Dayton, Ohio. Miss Bertha M. Stevens, Consumers’ League, Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. George Grant White, President, and Mrs. Henry Steube, Secretary, Columbus Fed- eration of Women’s Clubs. Mrs. Edward Orton, Jr., State Regent of the Daughters of Revolution, Columbus, Ohio. Mrs. Frank C. Kenton, State Chairman of the Committee of the D. A. R. to investigate Child Labor Laws. Mrs. Chas. W. Harper, Columbus Chapter, D. A. R. Mrs. Mary M. K. Krumm, Mothers’ Con- gress, Columbus, Ohio. Mrs. Pau'ine Steinem, member of Board of Education, Toledo, Ohio, representing Toledo Council of Women. Mrs. Sarah E. Hyre, member of the Board of Education, Cleveland, Ohio. Hon. R. R. Reynolds, Chairman Labor Com- mittee, House of Representatives, Columbus, Ohio. Hon. Jas. A. Reynolds, Secretary of the Labor Committee, House of Representatives, Cleveland, Ohio. Mr. J. Jones, State Commissioner of Schools, Columbus, Ohio. Mr. John H. Morgan, Chief Inspector of Workshops and Factories, Columbus, Ohio. Mr. C. B. Baker, District Inspector, Piqua, Ohio. Hon. Joseph Bishop, Secretary State Board of Arbitration, and the Executive Board of the Ohio Federation of Labor. President L. Lewis was ejected Chairman ; Mrs. Pauline Steinem, Vice Chairman ; H. D. Thomas, Secretary ; Mrs. George Grant White, Assistant Secretary. Letters and papers were read from Dr. Albert H. Frieberg, Secretary Ohio Branch of the National Child Labor Committee ; Mrs. G. Gorden, President Consumers’ League, Cincinnati ; Mrs. Elizabeth Schauss, Toledo, stating their inability to attend and pledging 48 OHIO FEDERATION WE SOW THE GRAIN FOR THE WIDE WIDE WORLD W E MANUFACTURE Single and Double Disc Drills, both Plain Grain and Com- bined Grain and Fertilizer. Hoe Drills, Shoe Drills, 5-Disc Drills, 5-Hoe Drills, Broadcast Seeders and Sowers, End Gate Seeders, Broadcast Fertilizer Sowers, Corn Planters, Corn Drills, Cotton Drills, Rice Drills, Beet Drills, Cider Mills, Disc Harrows on Wheels, Gang Disc Harrows, Spike -Tooth and Spring -Tooth Lever Harrows, Garden Harrows, Potato Planters :: :: :: :: :: Write for Catalogue and Information. No Trouble to Answer j Questions. AMERICAN SEEDING MACHINE COMPANY SPRINGFIELD, OHIO Reserved by T. S- THE SUPERIOR DESIGN OF The FOOS GASOLINE ENGINES IS THE RESULT OF 18 Years of Exclusive Gas F ngine Experience Write for Catalogue The Foos Gas Engine Co. SPRINGFIELD. OHIO i/| fci- 1 Cf - _ = _ . \ OF LABOR 49 their support to the bill agreed upon at this conference. Numerous suggestions and proposition were made and discussed at the conference for the improvement and betterment of the Child Labor and Compulsory Education Laws. Mrs. Sarah E. Hyre, member of Board of Educa- tion, Cleveland, read a very interesting paper on the subject of “Child Labor and the Proper Education of Children,” and at its close the following resolution was adopted : Resolved, That the Child Labor and Truancy Laws be so harmonized that the education of the child, not its labor, be made the considera- tion. The conference finally agreed in submitting bill which passed and now is known as the Reynolds Child Labor Law. A Compulsory Education bill, as introduced at the previous session, was also agreed to, and every one present at the conference pledged their support to secure the passage of this bill. The conference also went on record in favor of the re-appointment of John H. Morgan as Chief Inspector of Workshops and Fac- tories. The result of our efforts, along with the assistance we received from the representatives of the United Mine Workers and Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, is contained in the fol- lowing summary of the report submitted to the Board by our Legislative Agent: Measures and Their Benefits. Brother James Reynolds’ Child Labor Bill No. 714 gives Ohio the best Child Labor law in the United States, and probably the best In the world. The bill provides that no child under 14 years of age shall be employed under any circumstances, and boys under 16 and girls under 18, can only work eight hours a day, or forty-eight hours per week, provid- ing they get the proper schooling certificate, and shall not work after 6 p. m. or before 7 a. m. The bill also mentions a large number of dangerous and immoral employments at which children cannot be employed, and provides for eight women factory inspectors to enforce the law. Efforts to Defeat Our Measures. Every effort that could possibly be put forth by the manufacturers and employers was used to defeat this bill. Brother James Reynolds can- not be too highly congratulated for bis efforts, which finally resulted in the passage of this bill ; and the working men, women and chil- dren of this State and the countrv owe him a debt of gratitude in giving to ( )hio the best Child Labor laws in the world. Thanks to Those Who Assisted Us. This convention owes a vote of thanks to the following women’s organizations and women : Mrs. Charles H. Kumler, Chairman Indus- trial Condition and Child Labor, Ohio Fed- eration of Women’s Clubs, Dayton, Ohio; Miss Bertha M. Stevens, Consumers’ League, Cleveland, Ohio ; Mrs. George Grant White, President; Mrs. Henry Steube, Secretary, Columbus Federation of Women’s Clubs; Mrs. Edward Orton, Jr., State Regent of the Daughters of Revolution, Columbus, Ohio ; Mrs. Frank W. Harper, Columbus Chapter, D. A. R. ; Mrs. Frank C. Kenton, State Chair man of the Committee of the D. A. R. to In- vestigate Child Labor Laws; Mrs. Mary M. J. Krumm, Mothers’ Congress, Columbus, Ohio ; Mrs. Pauline Steinem, member of Board of Education, Toledo, representing Toledo Coun- cil of Women, and Mrs. Elizabeth Schauss, who, together with John H. Morgan, Chief Factory Inspector, gave their active and valu- able assistance in the passage of this measure. The bill passed the House by a vote of 78 to 20 after one of the most strenuous meet- ings of the General Assembly, not less than twenty amendments being offered by the manufacturers to kill the bill. The public hearing on the bill, which was held in the Senate Chamber, was attended by over 400 manufacturers, and every argument, particu- larly the one relating to the widow and or- phan, was used by them in an effort to in- duce the Senate Labor Committee to refuse to report the bill out. Mrs. Charles H. Kum- ler of Dayton, Mrs. Edward Orton of Colum- bus, Mrs. Elizabeth Schauss of Toledo, John H. Morgan and members of your Board urged the passage of the bill, which became a law. For the purpose of protecting the widow and orphan, Brother James Reynolds secured the passage of House Bill No. 1172, which provides that Boards of Education may pro- vide any and all relief necessary for the child to attend school, even to the extent of fur- nishing food, clothing, shoes, books, and pay- ing to the parent the wages that the child might earn when at work. House Bill No. 1225, by James Reynolds, provides for ten additional Factory Inspectors and an Assistant Chief Inspector of Factories and Workshops to see that our schools are properly constructed against the dangers of fire and other accidents. The railroad workmen of this State are 50 OHIO FEDERATION benelted by the passage of Employers’ Lia- bility Bill No. 676, introduced bv Mr. Metz- ger. This bill does away with the fellow ser- vant assumed risk and contributory negli- gence, and establishes the new principle of comparative negligence, so that in future it will be impossible, in personal injuries cases, for judges to throw out of court, on the plea of contributory negligence, fellow servant or assumed risk. House Bill No. 787, by Mr. O’Rourke, known as the Voluntary Relief Act, does away with that feature of the old law whereby men were deterred from suing for personal injury through having signed a release for the pur- pose of procuring insurance they themselves paid for. The miners are benefited by the passage of four bills: House Bill No. 875, by Mr. Wertz, to protect them from the danger of gas ; Sen- ate Bill No. 360, by Mr. Duvall, to protect them against the dangers of electricity and machinery; House Bill No. 369, by Mr. Jones, against the dangers of explosives ; and House Bill No. 727, by Mr. Crawford, provides that every person desiring to work as a miner must produce satisfactory evidence that he has worked at the business at least one year. The Union Label organizations are bene- fited by the passage of House Bill No. 1205, by Brother R. Reynolds of Franklin. This act provides heavy penalties for improper use of the Union Label. The engineers are benefited by the passage of House Bill No. 1170, appointing an As- sistant Chief Examiner and two additional District Examiners, with an increase in salar- ies for the whole department. Other bills that we assisted in securing the passage of are Senate Bill No. 495, for the hiring of labor direct by County Commission- ers ; the Schmidt Bill, providing for the refer- endum in granting street railway franchises, and the Howe Bill, to purchase a new site for a new penitentiary. (This was vetoed by the Governor.) The bills introduced and lost were the In- itiative and Referendum, the General Em- ployers’ Liability, the False Advertising, and the Free School Book bills. Work of Legislative Agent. Some criticisms have been made on a part of the work performed by Brother James A. Robinson as our Legislative Agent, owing to the fact that he visited some localities and sent letters to Central Bodies urging the elec- tion of Representatives and Senators who had assisted him in the passage of our bills. This work complained of was done without the knowledge or consent of our Board ; but the value of the legislation secured to the working men, women and children of this State from this Legislature so far overshadows the few criticisms that have been made, and the fact that every friendly Senator and Representa- tive speaks so highly of the energetic work of Brother Robinson, that these few faults should be overlooked. Brother Robinson, along with the representatives of the United Mine Work- ers and Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, are entitled to thanks of this convention for the work they have done, as we feel, without these efforts, this legislation would not have been passed. At the third meeting of the Board, held June 6th, in Cleveland, and the fourth, Oct. 11 - 12 , held in Dayton, Ohio, William Cope, Vice President, tendered his resignation, having received appointment as Deputy In- spector of Workshops and Factories. The other Vice Presidents were moved up in order, and Brother H. O. Allison, of the Na- tional Brotherhood of Potters, was elected Fifth Vice President. General Matters. The Stogie Makers of Marietta Local U11- ion No. 5 made application for membership, and as there were no stogie makers affiliated with the O. F. of L., your Secretary wrote the cigarmakers to find out if there was any objection to the local becoming a member. The cigarmakers answered, protesting against the application. The Board refers this matter to the convention to decide. The question of endorsing and recom- mending candidates for political office was taken up. The Board adopted the following resolution : That this Executive Board will not en- dorse or recommend the election of any can- didates for political office, but will give to each Central Body and local union in the State, so far as it lays in its power, a com- plete record of the stand taken on labor measures by candidates for the Legislature, and permit the Central Bodies and unions in each locality to use their own judgment in the matter of election of same. The matter of the letter written to Sec- retary of M ar William H. Taft on the sub- ject of injunctions, and answer received by President Llewelyn Lewis, was discussed. President Lewis stated he would make a complete report on this matter to the con- vention. OF LABOR 51 Laws to be Asked For. The matter of what legislation should be urged for passage by the Legislature that is to convene in 1909 was taken up. Your Board decided that the measures given the first consideration should be the Initiative and Referendum, General Employers’ Lia- bility or Workmen’s Compensation Act, and an Anti-Injunction law. Herbert Bigelow, Secretary of the Ohio Direct Legislation League, attended the meeting and we jointly agreed to draft an Initiative and Referendum Bill that we would insist on being passed without amendments. The Ohio Federation of Labor is to have full charge of the campaign for the passage of this bill. The Board also appointed a committee to draft Anti-Injunction and Employers’ Lia- bility bills, and the Secretary was instructed and has sent to every Central Body in the State pledges to each candidate to the Sen- ate and House of Representatives, to sign, pledging themselves to vote for these meas- ures. The returns so far received would in- dicate that some of our Central Bodies are neglecting this part of their work, and the delegates are requested to see, when they re- turn home, that this work is attended to im- mediately. Central Bodies were also notified that the Ohio Federation, of Labor stands ready to furnish the records of Senators and Representatives who are candidates for re- election. The Supreme Court of Ohio. The decisions of the Supreme Court of Ohio, as touching the unconstitutionality of labor laws, especially in workmen’s personal injury cases against employers and corpora- tions, have been so notoriously unfair and unjust, that your Board decided to investi- gate the records of the candidates for this high position. The Board is most seriously of the opinion that if the laws which we have secured at so great an effort are to remain on the statute books, it is necessary that Judges Shauck and Price, candidates for the Supreme Court bench, be defeated. The work of these judges was so overwhelmingly against labor, especially on personal injury cases, that the Board felt it its supreme duty to let the people of Ohio know of that record. Owing to the fact that the election comes so close after the closing - of our convention, your Board could not wait for the conven- tion to take action on this matter. A cir- cular letter is being mailed at the present time to all local unions of the State. The delegates are especially urged to distribute the information contained to every voter in their district when they get home. Five thousand of these circulars will be here for circulation. Each member of the Executive Board has done his best in his particular district to get unions to affiliate with the Federation. The result of our joint efforts is shown in the report of the Secretary, which shows 184 new affiliations since the last convention, and a balance in the treasury of $535.58. With the sincere hope that this splendid growth will continue, and expressing our thanks to all those who have assisted in the good work, and with the further hope that the work of this convention will still further advance the interests of the wage-workers of this State, we beg to remain. Fraternally yours, LLEWELYN LEWIS, President. THOMAS RUMSEY, E. L. HITCHENS, A. I. CROUSE, W. A. LAMB, H. D. THOMAS, Secretary-T reasurer. Executive Board. Referred to Committee on Officers’ Re- ports. Report of Delegate James Reynolds to Nor- folk convention A. F. of L. was read. H. D. THOMAS, Sec’y. Second Day— Morning Session October 14, 1908. Communications. From Akron Central Labor Union, re- ferring to strike at Werner Printing Com- pany. Referred to Grievance Committee. From T. T. O’Malley, Stark County Fed- eration of Catholic Clubs, on free school books. Referred to Committee on Resolutions. Motion President appoint Special Com- mittee of Five on Labels. Carried. Resolution No. 1. By Delegate Maier Schwartz, Clothing Cutters and Trimmers, No. 100, Cincinnati : To the Officers and Delegates of the Ohio Federation of Labor, in Convention As- sembled : 52 OHIO FEDERATION Whereas, Manufacturers of clothing at all times, through their salespeople, inform merchants in various localities that their product is union made, but does not carry union label ; and, Whereas, Merchants in many instances believe these fabrications of said unscrupu- lous manufacturers, who use same argument with their patrons ; be it therefore Resolved, That the delegates to this con- vention be instructed to notify the members of their different unions that all clothing, to be union made, must have the label of the United Garment Workers of America, ma- chine-stitched on inside pocket of coat, in- side pocket of vest, and hip pocket of trousers. All clothing not having said label being unfair. Referred to Committee on Labels. Resolution No. 2 Regarding The Champion Coated Paper Company was referred to Grievance Com- mittee. Resolution No. 3 Referred to Grievance Committee. Resolution No. 4. By Delegate Margaret Edwards Grout, Woman’s Union Label League No. 229. Whereas, As a result of court decisions, the Union Label is the only weapon left in the hands of organized labor for its own protection, aside from the ballot; and Whereas, And as men are the wage- earners for the family, and women do the buying of all supplies for the family, thereby controlling the demand for union-made goods, and as every dollar spent for non- union goods means a dollar pitted against organized labor to crush and destroy it ; therefore, be it Resolved, That only by organization and working together can the purchasing power of the working class be used effectively in the interests of organized labor; therefore, be it further Resolved, That it is necessary that there be a Woman’s Union Label League in con- nection with every central body, and that every union man insist that the women of their families belong to the Woman’s Union Label League and attend the meetings, to keep union labeled goods fresh in their memory, and it is the duty of union men to use their utmost efforts to organize a W oman’s Union Label League in connec- tion with every central body where one does not already exist. Referred to Label Committee. Resolution No. 5. By Delegate Robert D. Lensch, Bakers’ Union No. 51. Resolved, That we call on all union men and friends of organized labor to demand only bread bearing the bakers’ union label. Referred to Committee on Labels. Resolution No. 6. By Delegate Wm. B. Austin, U. B. Car- penters and Joiners No. 123. We, officials of the Brotherhood of Car- penters and Joiners of Aemrica, No. 1023, Alliance, Ohio, desire to submit the follow- ing : W hereas, changing conditions compel the adoption of new measures on the part of labor ; and, Whereas, The question of apprenticeship is becoming of grave importance if the arti- san is to command respect as a workman ; and W^hereas, To raise and keep the standard of our craft, it is necessary that the ques- tions of apprenticeship and the qualifications of the workman be determined by the State in laws regulating license of apprentices and fixing the standard of workmanship in car- pentry, as in other trades so regulated ; be it therefore Resolved, That we ask the good offices of the Ohio Federation of Labor to assist in the procuring of such laws for the carpentry trade. Referred to Committee on Resolutions. Invitation was received to visit National Cash Register plant. Motion to adjourn at 3 :30 p. m. to see plant. Carried. Motion carried that time for presenting of resolutions expire at 12 o'clock Thursday. Delegates Voll, Cow, Miles, Bingham, Allum, Muehlman and Ffolt, for the Glass Bottle Blowers' delegation, and Delegate E. Breidenbach requested to be placed on record as protesting against the seating of delegates from the American Flint Glass W orkers’ Union. Woman’s Union Label League. Margaret Edwards Grout of Cincinnati presents credentials from Local 229 of that city, and while we do not consider that they OF LABOR 53 are what would be termed a “labor organi- zation,” yet they assist our cause and move- ments in so many ways and instances, we believe entitles them to some recognition, and in view of their services so gratuitously tendered, we would recommend that the delegate be seated and given one vote, and that their organization be exempt from dues, and their initiation fee of $2.00 and $1.00 per capita tax be returned to them. Agreed to. Local Union of Steam Engineers No. 89 and Local Union No. 128 of the Steam Fire- men, of Columbus, Ohio, protest against the seating of delegates from Nos. 47, 147 and 202 of the Brewery Workers of Columbus, Ohio. After carefully going over the protest and conferring with the Brewery Workers, their influence among their membership in Colum- bus, with the assistance of their national officers to assist in every way possible to cement the labor movement in Columbus, Ohio, that they will urge their locals to affiliate with the Columbus Federation of Labor, and will use all honorable means to make the labor movement in Columbus what it should be, one solid central body, the Columbus Federation of Labor. (Signed) GEO. OEFFLER, 202, MICHAEL BRAUN, 47, GEO. B. P'EHM, 147, Delegates. In view of the above declaration, your committee recommends that delegates from Brewery Workers, delegates from Locals Nos. 47, 147 and 202 be seated. Agreed to. Your committee would recommend that the Constitution be amended as follows : The books of the Secretary-Treasurer be closed on the 30th of September, and no credentials be accepted later than 12 o’clock, noon, on the second day of the convention, and any organization to be entitled to repre- sentation must have made application in writing to the Secretary-Treasurer on or be- fore that date, or have paid admission fee and dues ; but this does not apply to organi- zations desiring to be reinstated. For the convenience of future committees, we must urge that local unions and secre- taries use more caution in making out cre- dentials, as many credentials had no number of their local, nor whom they represented, which worked great hardship to your com- mittee. We cannot make this recommendation any too strong, and hope you will agree with us and govern yourselves accordingly. Your committee would have been able to make a much earlier report had it not been for the above-mentioned conditions. Respectfully submitted, E. P. HAWLEY, S. E. WILLIAMS, L. C. VAN NESS, Credentials Committee. Second Day — Afternoon Session October 14, 1908. Called to order by President Lewis at 2:00 p. m. Reading of minutes dispensed with. Introduction of resolutions: Resolution No. 7. Whereas, In our declaration of principles, we strongly favor the free text-books for the children of our common schools. Whereas, At the second session of the Seventy-seventh General Assembly, a bill was introduced in the Senate known as the Pollock bill, which provided for a referen- dum vote in all school districts. Whereas, The said bill passed the Senate by a decisive vote, tut was held up in the House by an adverse steering committee. Whereas, Your legislative committee did all in their power to bring said bill to a vote, without success. This steering committee, with other members of the House of Repre- sentatives, claimed that labor organizations were not asking for the passage of this mea- sure. Therefore, be it Resolved, That we heartily endorse the provisions of such a bill, which will be presented at the coming session of the General Assembly, and re- quest our Secretary to notify each candidate for the Legislature, both to the House of Representatives and Senate, that we shall expect them to vote for the same. Referred to Committee on Resolutions. Resolution No. 8. By Delegates W. A. Lamb, Division 272 ; F. A. Lott, 379; L. F. Bannon, 272; F. N. Getz, 114; A. L. Jackman, 285, and C. A. Allison, 52 Amalgamated Asociation of Street and Electric Railway Employes : Resolved, By this convention of the Ohio Federation, that they will do all in their power to secure the enactment of a law, ap- pointing inspectors of street and electric rail- roads of Ohio. 54 OHIO FEDERATION Resolution No. 9. By Delegates August Spritzky, Cigar- makers, No. 4, and James Wood, Central Labor Council, Cincinnati : W hereas, The Cigarmakers’ International Union of America has in the past eighteen years established the eight-hour day in all shops employing members of the Cigar- makers’ International Union, and are still endeavoring to secure for its members union conditions in those shops which have refused to recognize the union bill of prices. Therefore, be it Resolved, That all shops not complying be considered non-union. Referred to Committee on Grievances. Resolution No. 10. By Delegate James A. Robinson : Whereas, The General Assembly has sub- mitted to the electors of the State for adop- tion at the election to be held November 3, 1908, three amendments to the Constitu- tion of the State of Ohio, as follows : (1) To permit the passage of a bill over the Governor’s veto of two-thirds of the members-elect of the General Assembly. (2) To fix the date for convening the regular session of each General Assembly on the first Monday in January next after it is chosen. The elections are now held in the even numbered years, the General As- sembly should convene on the first Monday in January of the odd-numbered years. (3) To classify the subjects of taxation in order to secure a just return from each, and ; Whereas, The adoption of these amend- ments is of vital importance to the progress, prosperity and common good of the people of Ohio ; and Whereas, Assurance should be given to the electors of the State that all taxation legislation under the provisions of the Con- stitution, when amended as proposed, will be well-considered, conservative, free from dictation by any class interest, and intelli- gently devised for the common good ; Therefore, be it Resolved by the Ohio Federation of Labor in convention assem- bled, First — That this organization approves the pending constitutional amendments as sub- mitted to the electors of the State by the General Assembly. Second — That all members of this organi- zation are hereby urged to use their influence with their fellow-workmen to work and vote for the adoption of these amendments at the November election. Referred to Committee on Resolutions. Resolution No. 11. By L. W. Geib, Electrical Workers, No. 39: Whereas, The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers held a convention at St. Louis, beginning September 15, 1908, up- on the call of a referendum vote of the mem- bership and in opposition to discredited officials ; therefore be it Resolved, That we, representatives of the rank and file of trades unions approve of the aforesaid action taken, believing that the voice of the membership is the democratic expression of the Brotherhood. Referred to Committee on Resolutions. Resolution No. 12. By L. C. Van Ness, E. R. Hawley and John McDonough : Whereas, It is apparent that a war against labor unionism is on in the city of Akron, which has for its object the complete disrup- tion of organized labor by the foulest methods ; and, Whereas, The Werner Printing Company has, in its antagonism to organized labor, placed itself at the front of this unfair war of extermination, by the employment of thugs, spies and professional trouble- breeders, for the purpose of creating viola- tions of law and order, and swearing such breaches of the peace onto the Union men, in the hope of molding popular sentiment against the unions ; and. Whereas, As the outgrowth of such despicable means and czar-like methods, ser- ious trouble was at last precipitated, not- withstanding the constant efforts of the unions to avoid it. A life was sacrificed, and the charge of murder immediately laid upon two union men, followed quickly by every effort possible by connivance with the county and city officials to deprive the ac- cused of their rights, even denying them a preliminary hearing. Therefore, be it Resolved, that we, dele- gates to the Twenty-fifth Annual Conven- tion of the Ohio Federation of Labor, pledge to the union men of Akron our hearty co- operation in securing for their brothers, jus- tice and every protection that the law af- fords, realizing that the enemies of labor hope, by dragging our members into the courts with their costly processes, to over- power us by lack of means for self-defense. OF LABOR 55 thus securing easy judgments against us, and using these court decisions as weapons against organized labor to poison the public mind. Resolved, That the delegates of this con- vention should urge similar action by their various locals, to the end that notice may be served upon the employing class, that the laws and the courts shall not be used to trample the rights of the working class under foot and render them injustice instead of justice. Resolution No. 13. By Delegates James H. McGreevy, 68, and Henry Lensch, 2, Metal Polishers : To the Officers and Members of Ohio State Federation of Labor in Convention As- sembled : It has become universally recognized by the greatest medical authorities, professional men, business men and philanthropic bodies everywhere that the ravages of the great white plague (tuberculosis) is spreading throughout this land at a tremendous rate; especially amongst the working class. Labor unions recognized this fact long ago, and to combat the advances of this dread disease they untiringly advocated and fought for shorter hours, better sanitary conditions throughout the workshops of this country ; and, Whereas, It has long been known by organized labor and recently conceded by the National Congress on Tuberculosis that the workers in dark, damp departments, badly ventilated and deprived of fresh air and sunlight, prove a fertile field for the tubercular bacilli ; and, Whereas, Statistics by both the medical and life insurance authorities show that the workers employed in the so-called “dusty trades” are even more susceptible to that dread disease ; therefore be it Resolved, That the Ohio State Federation of Labor in convention assembled demand that the Department of Inspection of Work Shops and Factories of the State of Ohio inspect thoroughly every work shop and factory and insist that the law be rigidly enforced ; and be it further Resolved, That we demand of the Depart- ment of Inspection of Work Shops and Fac- tories of Ohio that a special inspector be assigned to those factories employing metal polishers, grinders and buffers and others working at the so-called dusty trades, and an inspection made of those shops and fac- tories at least every six months. That they insist that the exhaust system meet with the letter of the law in every respect and that proper tests be made to ascertain that law is being complied with, and immediately prosecute any violation of the law. Referred to Committee on Resolutions. Chas. A. Dille, a member and attorney of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen, of Cleveland, who assisted in preparing records of candidates for the Supreme Court, was introduced by President Lewis. He stated that he had made an extensive study of master and servants’ liability for personal injury. “The Legislative Board of the Brother- hood of Trainmen has worked in conjunc- tion with the O. F. of L. to compile the records of some of the members of the Su- preme Court of Ohio. “All laws are not statutory ; some are known as common law. “The judiciary has power of setting aside the laws passed by the Legislature and executive, or modifying same so as to work against the common people. For years the workers were fairly treated, but of late many decisions have been rendered by miscon- struction of the laws as intended by the makers. The judicial department of the government has become biased of late in their construction of law, — perhaps not wan- tonly, but more likely through the influences of their association, though not all are of the same mind. “One of the greatest evils is the construc- tion of the injunction law, which has oper- ated detrimentally to organized labor. This is most prominently brought by the records of Judges Shauck and Price, where bias and partiality to corporate interests have become a notorious feature of their decisions.” Delegate Max Hayes, of Typographical Union No. 53, rose to a question of personal privilege. Being recognized, he said : “I understand that this convention is to adjourn at 3 :30 to allow the delegates to visit the National Cash Register. This concern has been fighting the eight-hour movement, in the struggle for which my craft has been en- gaged. I desire to have this information placed before your body.” Delegate Groeniger, Secretary Committee of Arrangements, says the fault lay with local members of Typographical Union of Dayton, as everything done had been en- dorsed by the central body of this city. The object of visiting the factory was that the 56 OHIO FEDERATION delegates could go back to their locals and tell the real truth about the institution. Delegate H. H. Morley, Springfield central body, also spoke on the matter. Motion by Delegate Colnot, duly sec- onded, that we reconsider our former action to adjourn at 3:30 p. m., to visit National Cash Register Company. It was desired that the original motion stand — 83 for, 72 against. Max S. Hayes, Tom Farrell, Louis Kem- per, M. Goldsmith and others desired to be recorded against the motion. Reports of committees were submitted as follows : Auditing Committee. Dayton, O., Oct. 14, 1908. To the Officers and Delegates of The Ohio Federation of Labor : We, your committee, appointed to audit the books of the Secretary-Treasurer, beg leave to submit the following report : W e have very carefully examined all the books, vouchers, et cetera, and find that the same have been kept in a very thorough and systematic manner. We further find that every dollar of the Federation’s money is duly accounted for. We further wish to commend the Secre- tary-Treasurer for the able and efficient manner in which the accounts of the Fed- eration have been taken care of. Respectfully submitted, J. A. ROBINSON, AUGUST SPRITZKY, T. W. MURLIN, J. W. GOLDSMITH, THEO. McMANUS. On motion, report of committee was adopted. Delegate Margaret E. Grout, for the Com- mittee on Smoking, reported two to one on her committee were in favor of smoking, and the principle reason why she objected was the fact that she thought she detected the odor of non-union smoke. With assur- ances from all the delegates that none but union cigars were smoked, the committee agreed that it was all right. Report accepted. Committee on Organization. We, the Committee on State Organiza- tion, submit the following recommendations: (1) We recommend that all delegates to the present session of the O. F. of L. urge upon their respective organizations and cen- tral bodies the necessity of affiliating with the O. F. of L. and a special effort be made to this end. (2) We further recommend that the con- stitution and by-laws be so changed as to give the President of the O. F. of L. the power to appoint organizers for the O. F. of L. in the different counties of the State, said appointments subject to the approval of the Executive Board of the O. F. of L., such organizer’s term to expire on the convening of the annual convention. Said organizers shall receive 50 per cent of the application fee for all organizations they succeed in having become affiliated. (3) Said organizers shall be furnished with a commission and application blanks. (4) Executive Board shall have the power to revoke any organizer’s commission when they deem it advisable for the best interests of the O. F. of L. HUBERT S. MARSHALL, Chairman. ANDREW CRUNELLE, LOUIS BEICKER, F. J. ATKINSON, Referred to Committee on Laws. Motion that a committee be appointed on annual souvenirs. Adopted. Committee ap- pointed was as follows : H. D. Thomas, chairman; F. S. Schoen, John J. Gow, Win. C. Chace, James A. Reynolds. Announcements were made for the meet- ings of various committees during the even- ing and tomorrow forenoon. Convention then adjourned. H. I). THOMAS, Secy. Third Day — Morning Session October 15, 1908. The convention was called to order at 9 :00 o’clock on Thursday morning, October 15, President Lewis in the chair. Resolution No. 14. By Delegates C. H. Wirmel, Engineers No. 18; W. G. Lehnis, United Brewery Workers No. 146, Canton, O. ; Clias. Stalf. Local No. 175, Beer Drivers and Stablemen’s Union, Cincinnati ; Adolf Kummer, Brewers’ Local No. 12, Cincinnati ; O. M. Patterson, Local No. 141, I. U. and S. E., Canton, O. : Frank Verheyen, Local Union No. 162, U. B. W., Newark. O. ; Jacob Spilka, Cigar- makers No. 17, Cleveland; I. W. France, U. M. W. of A., Blatchford ; Thos. S. Far- rcl, Waiters No. 106, Cleveland; Jas. Wood, Central Labor Council, Cincinnati; Louis OF LABOR 57 Biecker, I. B. of S. F., Nos. 2, 49, 128; C. H. Wirmel, I. U. S. E., Local No. 18, Cincin- nati ; Maier Schwarz, Clothing Cutters and Trimmers No. 100, Cincinnati ; Thos. Mc- Manus, Coopers’ Union No. 59, Cincinnati; John F. Mayer, Co-Operative Trades and Labor Council, Hamilton; Wm. Blum, Woodworkers No. 89, Cincinnati ; Frank In- walle, Woodworkers No. 212, Cincinnati ; Charles W. Hoffmann, Wood Workers No. 158, Cincinnati ; Ed McEachern, Cooks No. 167, Cleveland ; Geo. F. Miles, Branch 106, G. B. B. A.; Chas. Bente, Bartenders No. 68, Cincinnati ; Harry Lowe, Local Union No. 31, N. B. of Potters; Albert G. Erbs, Brewers’ Local Union No. 83, Hamilton ; John Bingham, Branch No. 24, G. B. B. A., Newark; Peter Jenal, Brewers No. 17, Cleveland ; George B. Prehm, Beer Bottlers No. 147, Columbus ; Geo. Oeffler, Beer Drivers No. 202, Columbus; Michael Braun, Brewery Workers, Columbus; Geo. H. Peg- ler, Beer Drivers Local Union No. 91, Cleve- land ; Geo. H. Pegler, Beer Bottlers and Bot- tle Beer Drivers No. 164, Cleveland; C. Tracy, Beer Drivers and Stablemen No. 204, Youngstown ; Thomas Nichols, C. L. U., Alliance ; Stephen Bruner, Engineers No. 91 ; Aug. Spritzky, Cigarmakers No. 4, Cin- cinnati ; C. Kicherer, No. 199, U. B. W. of A., Cincinnati ; Michael Goldsmith, Bar- tenders Local No. 103; A. J. Holt, Bottle Blowers, Branch 27, Reading; C. Bright, Engineers No. 114, Cincinnati. Whereas, The labor movement of this State includes such craftsmen as bakers, barbers, carpenters, carriage and wagon workers, elevator constructors, engineers, firemen, steam and hot water fitters, freight handlers, garment workers, glass bottle blowers, hod carriers and building laborers, horseshoers, iron, steel and tin workers, lathers, laundry worers, machinists, meat cutters and butchers, mine workers, mu- sicians, painters and decorators, plumbers and gas fitters, teamsters, wood workers, brewers, bartenders, tobacco workers, printers, cooks, waiters and hotel cafe and lunch counter employes as well as other crafts not mentioned ; all banded together for the general uplift and advancement of the men and women who toil ; and Whereas, Every one of the referred to crafts would manifest deep interest in ques- tions affecting their future welfare were the subject-matter offered in such form as to direct their attention to proposed restriction of their employment, or prevention or pro- hibition of the articles that they are engaged in producing; and Whereas, Every craft and trade mentioned in the foregoing would be affected by the wholesale discharge of trade union workmen as is contemplated in the campaign of so- called Prohibitionists; that few of the men- tioned trades but what are directly or indi- rectly engaged in producing that which is utilized by the establishments where bever- ages are brewed, distilled, or sold, Therefore be it Resolved, That we are thoroughly opposed to any legislation that does not contemplate the right to live and labor under just and proper conditions, giv- ing to each citizen the freedom guaranteed to him by the constitution of the land ; that he may worship where he pleases and in his own way ; that he may eat and drink that which he believes is best for himself, and not what fanatical reformers may permit him to enjoy. Resolved, That this organization does en- ter its most emphatic protest against any further tampering with state and municipal laws that have for their purpose the closing of such establishments, and the prevention of making or vending the products of brew- eries, distilleries and vineyards. Resolved, That we hereby appeal to our membership throughout the State to decline to vote or aid in any manner whatever any party or organization that has for its pur- poses the restriction of the rights and per- sonal liberty of the men and women of the State, or those who may become such here- after. Referred to Committee on Resolutions. Resolution No. 15. By Delegate James A. Reynolds. We, the Ohio Federation of Labor, in convention assembled, do hereby endorse the demand of the American Federation of Labor, which calls for the amendment of the Sherman Act, so that labor organizations shall not be classed in the same category as trusts, as well as the demand that the laws be so amended as to prevent the issuing of injunctions, .in labor disputes, where no injunction would be granted if no labor dispute existed, and we hereby call upon the members of the Ohio Federation to use every honorable effort to bring about the enactment into law, of the amendments above mentioned. Referred to Committee on Resolutions. 58 OHIO FEDERATION Resolution No. 16. By Delegate Maier Schwartz, Clothing Cutters No. 100. Whereas, The constitutionality of the R. Reynolds Label law is now being attacked in the courts at Cleveland ; and, Whereas, It is of the greatest importance to union labor that this law be upheld ; therefore, be it Resolved, That the incoming Executive Board be instructed to protect said law in the courts. Respectfully submitted, MAIER SCHWARZ. Clothing Cutters’ and Trimmers’ Local No. 100, Cincinnati, Ohio. Referred to Committee on Labels. Resolution No. 17. By Delegate Margaret Edwards Grout. Whereas, The Kroger Grocery and Bak- ing Company, having 156 stores in Cincin- nati, Hamilton and Dayton, and catering especially to the working people ; and, Whereas, The Kroger Grocery and Baking Company has been repeatedly visited and asked to carry union-made goods in stock, such as brooms, brushes, Hour, etc., and to employ union drivers, union butchers and union clerks, and has in each instance em- phatically and violently refused, using these words, “The Kroger Grocery and Baking Company does not care a d — for unions or union labels” ; therefore, be it Resolved, That members of organized labor be asked to reciprocate the expressed sentiments of the Kroger Grocery and Bak- ing Company. Referred to Committee on Labels. Resolution No. 18. By Delegates P. J. Doll, Edw. A. Coop- er, M. V. Conkle, John L. Bauer, William Hubbell and J. H. Sharritt. To the Officers and Delegates of the Ohio Federation of Labor: We, the delegates to this the twenty-fifth annual convention of the O. I 7 , of L., repre- senting the J. B. I. U. of A., do hereby re- quest the endorsement of the following reso- lutions : Whereas, The barbers of Ohio have for a number of years worked for a law to regu- late the barber trade ; and Whereas, The trade is being overrun by incompetent barbers, turned out by so-called barbers’ schools; and Whereas, The business is sadly in need of sanitary conditions, because of the lack of regulations ; and Whereas, The State is being flooded by barbers, driven from other states where license laws exist; therefore, be it Resolved, By the O. F. of L., in conven- tion assembled, that we go on record as being in favor of and willing to assist in the enactment of a law to regulate the sanitary conditions of barber shops, the apprentice- ship for entering the trade, and the examina- tions for competency in workmanship. Referred to Committee on Resolutions. Delegate W. G. Richards stated that inso- far as there was no business on the table that the convention could go ahead with moved that convention proceed with the election of officers. The motion was duly seconded and carried. First Vice President Rumsey in the chair, called for nominations for President. Delegate August Smith nominated Llew- ellyn Lewis. Delegate O. M. Patterson nominated Thos. H. Farrell. Roll call showed following result : Lewis 212, Farrell 109. The chair declared Llewellyn Lewis dulv elected President for the ensuing year. Communication. To the Delegates of this Convention : During my unavoidable absence from the convention this morning, some delegate, without my knowledge or consent, placed my name before the convention as a can- didate for the office of President, and with all due respect to said delegate who nomi- nated me, I desire to say at this time that I was not a candidate for any office and desire to have it so recorded on the minutes of this convention. THOS. S. FARRELL. On motion this record of fact was ordered placed in the minutes. For First Vice President, Delegate F. Sanders nominated Thomas Rumsey. Nom- inations were closed and Rumsey elected by acclamation. Second Vice President — Delegate Wm. Tateman nominated E. L. Hitchens. Delegate Jas. Wood nominated Chas. Wirmel. Roll call : Result of vote, Hitchens 219, Wirmel, 101. The chair declared Delegate E. L. Hitch- ens duly elected Second Vice President. Third Vice President — Delegate M. Gold- smith nominated A. J. Crouse. Delegate Lee Rankin nominated John Moore. OF LABOR 59 Delegate Jas. A. Reynolds, on behalf of Brother Crouse, withdrew his name and Delegate John Moore was elected by ac- clamation. Fourth Vice President — Delegate Wm. A. Lamb was elected by acclamation. Fifth Vice President — Delegate Thomas Rumsey nominated A. J. Crouse. Delegate John Moore nominated L. C. Van Ness. Roll call result of vote — Van Ness 177. Crouse 139. The chair declared Brother L. C. V an Ness duly elected fifth Vice President. Secretary Treasurer — Delegate Max S. Hayes nominated FT. D. Thomas. On mo- tion of E. L. Hitchens, Secretary was in- structed to cast the unanimous ballot of the convention for Thomas. Chairman declared Mr. Thomas elected. Delegate to A. F. of L. — Delegate Harry D. Thomas nominated Jas. A. Reynolds. Delegate Lee Rankin nominated T. W. Rowe. Roll call result of ballot — Rowe 169, Reynolds 147j4. Chair declared Brother Rowe elected dele- gate to the A. F. of L. Whilst the Secretary was counting the ballot the chair, on request of Delegate Hayes, called for the introduction of reso- lutions. Resolution No. 19. Bv Delegates Wm. Tateman, Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union No. 68; R. H. Bus- trum, No. 139; W. F. Jack, No. 210. Whereas, The shoe industry of the State of Ohio is one of the largest industries in the State, and is very largely confined to the manufacture of women’s and children’s shoes ; and Whereas, Only three factories in the State of Ohio are using the union stamp of the Boot and Shoe Workers’ Union; therefore, be it Resolved, That this convention of the Ohio State Federation of Labor urge upon all affiliated central bodies and local unions to assist in creating a better demand for the union stamp of the Boot and Shoe Work- ers’ Union upon women’s and children’s shoes, to the end that this condition of af- fairs may be speedily remedied. Referred to Committee on Labels. Resolution No. 20. By Delegates of American Flint Glass Workers’ Union. To the Officers and Delegates of the 25th Annual Convention of the O. F. of L. : Whereas, The Macbeth-Evans Glass Com- pany, a trust having headquarters in Pitts- burg, Pa., and factories at Charleroi, Pa. ; Pittsburg, Pa.; Elwood, Ind. ; Marion, Ind., and Toledo, O., declared for an open shop policy and locked out the members of the American Flint Glass Workers’ Union; and Whereas, The principal part of said trust’s product is lamp chimneys, an article used almost entirely by the working people ; therefore, be it Resolved, That the delegates to this, the 25th convention of the O. F. of L., endorse the position of the A. F. G. W. U. in their lockout, and that we appeal to all purchasers of glass lamp chimneys to patronize the pro- duct of union labor. Report to Grievance Committee. Resolution No. 21. By Delegate L. W. Geib : Whereas, The Electrical Workers of this State, with the assistance of the Legislative Committee, have endeavored to secure the passage of a bill to license all competent electrical workers in the State of Ohio, to safeguard the lives of the people, and failed to secure the enactment of such a law ; there- fore, be it Resolved, That this Ohio Federation of Labor, through its Legislative Committee, pledges itself to continue to support the Electrical Workers to secure the enactment of the license law demanded. Referred to Committee on Resolutions. Resolution No. 22. By Delegate M. S. Hayes. Whereas, The International Typographic- al Union has been engaged in a struggle to inaugurate the* eight-hour day and the prin- ciple of recognition of organized labor; and Whereas, Among the most bitter oppon- ents of the shorter workday and union recog- nition have been the publishers of the Ladies’ Home Journal, Saturday Evening Post and Butterick’s Patterns; therefore, be it Resolved, That the convention of the O. F. of L. hereby condemns the said unfair Ladies’ Home Journal, Saturday Evening Post and Butterick Patterns, and instructs 60 OHIO FEDERATION the delegates to inform their memberships. Referred to Committee on Grievances. Resolution No. 23. By Delegate Max S. Hayes. Resolved, That we recommend to the workers of Ohio that they march together to the ballot-box on election day as they march together on Labor Day, that they vote as they strike, and for men and parties of their own class, to the end that an un- bridled plutocracy now in control of this na- tion’s institutions may be overthrown and an industrial democracy substituted as the rul- ing power, so that this republic may be per- petuated ; and be it further Resolved, That we call upon the forth- coming Federation of Labor convention to take the initiative in calling a national con- ference to be composed of representatives from affiliated and friendly international un- ions, State Federations, the Farmers’ Unions and the Socialist party for the purpose of considering the advisability of inaugurating a political movement independent of the present dominant parties and in line with the powerful parties composed of and con- trolled by our fellow-workers in Europe and Australia. Referred to Committee on Resolutions. Resolution No. 24. By Delegate Max S. Hayes. Whereas, The International Typographic- al Union is engaged in a nation wide move- ment to secure the placing of the union label on all printed matter ; therefore be it Resolved, That this twenty-fifth conven- tion of the Ohio Federation of Labor heart- ily endorses the movement inaugurated by the printers, and instructs the delegates to request all members of their unions to urge those whom they patronize and who have printing done to have the union label placed on such matter. Referred to Committee on Labels. Resolution No. 25. By Delegate Max S. Hayes, Cleveland. Whereas, There are many communities in the State of Ohio in which there are suf- ficient non-union printers to form local un- ions subordinate to the International Typo- graphical Union ; therefore be it Resolved, That we, delegates assembled in this twenty-fifth convention of the O. F. of L., hereby pledge ourselves to give all moral support within our power to the of- ficers of the International Typographical Union to form locals of printers in cities and towns where no such unions exist at the ! present time. Referred to Committee on Organization. Committee on Officers’ Reports. Your Committee on Officers’ Reports begs leave to submit the following : On President’s report we heartily concur in that part of the report in regard to our State organization and the Child Labor bill. Your committee concurs in that part of the President’s report in regard to the Un- ion Label, as the label is our strongest wea- pon. Your committee urges the delegates to use their influence in its behalf. We approve of that part of the President’s report in regard to the Women’s Union La- bel League. Your committee also concurs in the Presi- dent’s report in regard to the Initiative and Referendum and the Employers’ Liability bill. Your committee also concurs in the Presi- dent’s report in regard to organization, and would recommend that the Committee on Constitution give it their favorable consid- eration. Would also recommend that the Constitution Committee amend our consti- tution so that our organizers will all have the same kind of credentials. Your commtitee finds that it is very evi- dent, from the report of the President, that he has discharged his duties during the year with great ability and fidelity. Your committee has carefully examined the report of our Secretary-Treasurer, and we find his report shows the result of care- ful work and executive ability, and we com- mend him for the manner in which he has conducted the affairs of his office and t lie great financial gain made during the year. Your committee heartily endorse the cus- tom established by the present Executive Board in submitting their report. We be- lieve it is a great improvement over the old custom of making their reports. Your committee concurs in the recommen- dation of the Executive Board in reference to Machinist Union No. 105, of Toledo, Ohio. We commend the Executive Board and those who assisted them in their successful effort in procuring the passage of the Child Labor law, and we condemn in the strong- est terms the methods used by the Manu- facturers’ Association in their efforts to de- feat the Child Labor bill and all other labor measures. OF LABOR 61 Your committee also concurs in the Exe- cutive Board’s report in regard to the laws to be asked for from the Legislature that is to convene in 1909. In closing this report, your committee con- gratulates the Executive Board members for the able, efficient and conscientious manner in which they have discharged their duties during the past year. Respectfully submitted, FRANK SANDERS, Chairman. JOHN MOORE, LEE RANKIN, Secy. Secretary called attention to the fact that the committee had failed to make mention of that part of the Executive Board’s report, commending and congratulating James A. Reynolds, representative from Cuyahoga County, for his good work in securing the passage of labor legislation at the last ses- sion of the Legislature. Chairman Frank Sanders said that the committee did not intentionally or otherwise intend to slight Brother Reynolds in the report, as no one appreciated the work done by Delegate Reynolds more than the mem- bers of the committee, but as they were dealing with officers’ reports, they consid- ered it their duty to strictly confine their report to the officers. Report adopted. Secretary announced the ballot on dele- gate to A. F. of L. Motion was made to hear Herbert S. Bige- low, Secretary Direct Legislation League of Ohio, for fifteen minutes at 3 o’clock p. m. Carried. Session then adjourned until 2 o’clock. October 15, 1908. Convention called to order by President Lewis. Resolutions lying on the Secretary’s desk were then read before the convention in the following order : Resolution No. 26. By Delegate William C. Groeniger, Plumbers No. 162. To the Officers and Delegates of the Ohio Federation of Labor: Whereas, The harvest from defective plumbing is typhoid fever, diphtheria, pneu- monia, scarlet fever, consumption, and kin- dred diseases ; and that sanitary plumbing means health, progress and development, and that too much attention cannot be given to the proper installation of plumbing in fac- tories, public buildings, etc. ; therefore, be it Resolved, That the Ohio Federation of Labor, through its Legislative Committee, aid and assist in the passage of A Bill To create the office of state inspector of plumbing, defining the duties of the of- fice, fixing the compensation of the incum- bent thereof, providing for an appropria- tion for the necessary expense in connec- tion therewith, and fixing a penalty for the violations of any of the provisions of this act. Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Ohio : Section 1. There shall be and is hereby established and created in this State the of- fice of State Inspector of Plumbing under the direction and supervision of the State Board of Health. Section 2. It shall be the duty of the Gov- ernor, within ten days after the passage and approval of this act to appoint an elector of this State to fill the office of State Inspector of Plumbing, for a term of two years, and to hold office until such a time as his suc- cessor may be appointed and qualified. The person so appointed must be a practical san- itary plumber with at least ten years’ ex- perience as such. Section 3. It shall be the duty of said Inspector of Plumbing to annually, or as often as instructed by the State Board of Health, to inspect any and all public or pri- vate institutions, sanitariums, hospitals, schools, prisons, factories, workshops, or places where men, women and children are or might be employed, and to condemn any and all unsanitary or defective plumbing that may be found in connection therewith, and to order such changes in the method of construction of the drainage and ventilation, as well as the arrangement of the plumbing appliances as may be necessary to insure the safety of the public health. Section 4. He. shall hold himself in readi- ness at any and all times to go to any part of the state if so directed by the state board of health, for the purpose of making a sani- tary inspection of any building or other place that they have reason to believe is in such a condition as to be a menace to the public health. He is not to interfere with the ac- tions of local inspectors of plumbing in cities where such are employed, except in cases where the same is ordered by the state board of health or is requested by the local board of health of the city, village or township ; but in all cases where questions of sanita- 62 OHIO FEDERATION tion may arise such local inspectors of plumbing will be subservient to said state inspector of plumbing. Section 5. When any building is found to be in a sanitary condition, or when changes which are ordered in the plumbing, drainage or ventilation have been made and after a thorough inspection and approval by said inspector of plumbing, he shall issue a certificate signed by himself and counter- signed by the state board of health, which must be posted in a conspicuous place for the benefit of the public at large. Upon notifi- cation by said inspector, said certificate shall be revoked for any violation of this act. Section 6. For each inspection and certif- icate so issued he shall charge a fee of five dollars ($5.00), such fee to be turned into the state treasury. Section 7. Within ten days after his ap- pointment, the said inspector shall file with the attorney general, a bond in the sum of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), subject to his approval, the same to be deposited witlj the secretary of state. Section 8. The inspector so appointed shall not, during his term of office, be en- gaged or interested in the plumbing business or the sale of any plumbing supplies, nor shall he act as agent, directly or indirectly for any person or persons so engaged. Section 9. He shall receive for his ser- vices a salary of two thousand dollars ($2,- 000.00) per annum, payable monthly, and all necessary expenses, the same not to exceed five hundred ($500) per annum. Section 10. He shall have the power be- tween sunrise and sunset to enter any habi- tation where he has good and sufficient rea- son to believe that the sanitary condition of such premises is such as to endanger the public health, for the purpose of making such inspection as may be necessary to as- certain the condition of the same. Section 11. He shall report quarterly to the state board of health the condition of all premises inspected by him ; also the number of inspections and the changes ordered, as well as any other information in connection with his office, that they may require. Section 12. He shall be provided with a suitable office by the secretary of state in the city of Columbus, as well as with all necessary apparatus for making tests and such stationery as the business of his office may require. Section 13. It shall be the duty of any owner, agent or manager of any habitation where an inspection is ordered by said in- spector of plumbing to cause or have the entire system of drainage and ventilation re- paired, as he may direct, for such inspection. After due notice to prepare such work it shall be the duty of said owner, agent or manager to notify said* inspector of plumb- ing that such work is ready for his inspec- tion. Failing to have work ready for in- spection at specified time of such notice, he will be subject to such penalty as is here- inafter provided for. Section 14. The test provided for such work shall consist of filling the entire sys- tem of drainage and ventilation with cold water, or subjecting the same to a smoke test with a pressure of ten pounds to the square inch, or in cases where it is not prac- ticable to use either the above-mentioned tests, what is known as the peppermint test may be used. Section 15. There shall be appropriated out of any funds in the treasury not other- wise appropriated, the sum of five thousand dollars ($5,000.00), to be used for the main- tenance of this office, two thousand five hun- dred dollars ($2,500.00) for the year , and two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) for the year . Section 16. Any person or persons, owner, agent or manager refusing, failing or neglecting to comply with any of the pro- visions of this act, shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to a fine not less than ten or more than one hundred dol- lars, and upon failure or refusal of any such person or persons, owner, agent or manager, to pay said fine or costs according to the order of the court, then such person or per- sons, owner, agent or manager shall be im- prisoned in the county jail not less than ten (10) days nor more than thirty (30) days. Section 17. It shall be the duty of said inspector of plumbing, upon receipt of the knowledge that any part of this act has been violated, to go before any justice of the peace and cause the arrest and prosecution of all persons of whom he has reason to be- lieve are guilty of such violation. Section 18. All acts and parts of acts in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. Referred to Committee on Resolutions. Resolution No. 27. By Delegates E. R. Ball, Geo. L. Rich- ardson, Elias Breidenbach, W. O. Chace, C. W. Hoflfmann, Erank Imwalle, Wm. Blum, Thos. McManus, Fred W. Hccht, C. Bright, Wm. Schneberger, W illiam Hubbell. Add Sec. 11 to Art. 7. Any officer or OF LABOR 63 officers of this Federation who attempt, as such officer or officers, in any manner what- ever to modify or annul, by public expres- sion or communications, any of the acts done or position taken by this Federation when in convention assembled, either after the close of said convention, or during the intermis- sion between the annual session of this Fed- eration, without first obtaining the consent, by a referendum vote, of the organizations affiliated, shall be deemed guilty of insub- ordination, and upon satisfactory proof be- ing furnished to the Executive Board, said officer or officers shall be suspended from office. Referred to Committee on Constitution. Resolution No. 28. By Delegates W. O. Chace, Elias Breiden- bach, Frank Imwalle, C. W. Hoffman, C. Bright, Wm. Schneberger, William Hubbell, Herbert H. Morley, Maier Schwarz, John F. Mayer. Amend Sec. 1, Art. 1. Insert after the word constitution in fifth line, however, only such delegates shall be recognized, admitted and seated that represent a bona fide trade or labor union working under a charter granted by a national or international union affiliated with the American Federation of Labor, or working under a charter from the A. F. of L. Any local union that has been suspended by its national or international union cannot become a member of this Fed- eration or retain its membership therein ; nor shall any Central Labor Union Federa- tion or Council be allowed representation that refuses to obey the mandates of the American Federation of Labor, officially proclaimed by the Executive Council or order of the American Federation in con- vention assembled. Referred to Committee on Constitution. Resolution No. 29. By Delegate Wm. C. Groeniger. Resolved, That Sec. 1, of Art. 2, be amended to read : This Federation shall meet annually on the second Monday in October, at 10 a. m., at such place as may have been decided up- on at the previous session. Referred to Committee on Constitution. Motion to name city for next meeting. Carried. At request of Delegate Rumsey, the fol- lowing communications were read: Toledo, O., Oct. 10, 1908. To the Ohio Federation of Labor, care Harry D. Thomas, Secretary : Greeting: — The Toledo trade unionists ex- tend a hearty and open-handed welcome to our commonwealth’s organized wage earners, and we ask that you meet in this city next year. Come to Toledo. Come to the city that marks time for Ohio trade unionism, whose workers are vigilant, intelligent, hopeful and progressive. Our invitation is not perfunctory — it comes from the heart, and we urge you to be with us, that next year’s progress may be recounted in a city permeated with a pro- test atmosphere and crowded with deter- mined men willing to do their share in the extension of those brotherhood and social service principles that must ultimately pre- vail. The organized workers of this city predict that Toledo will be the first American mu- nicipality to recognize trades unionism as an integral part of society. You can speed the day by your influence and your prestige, and I herewith extend the official invitation of the Toledo Central Labor Union. With best wishes for the continued growth and usefulness of the Ohio Federa- tion of Labor, and again urging you to be with us next year, I am, Fraternally, JAMES P. EGAN, President Toledo Central Labor Union. THOMAS RUMSEY, Secretary. Toledo, Oct. 10, 1908. Harry D. Thomas, Esquire, Secretary Ohio Federation of Labor, Columbus, Ohio. My Dear Sir : — I am told by friends that an effort is being made to induce the Ohio Federation of Labor to hold its annual con- vention in the city of Toledo, and I write this, in the first place, officially to invite the Federation to meet in this city in 1909, and I trust you will honor us with your presence at that time. It is a peculiar pleasure to me personally to extend this invitation to the State organi- zation of workers ; it is a pleasure because to me the cause of the workers is the cause of liberty, the cause of democracy, the cause of humanity throughout the world. The civilization which we have developed falls short of the high ideal of equality and broth- erhood for the very simple reason that the workers of the world do not get that which they produce, and I am anxious to do my part in bringing about a state of society in 64 OHIO FEDERATION which every man will get all that he pro- duces ; indeed, when the time comes that the workers do get all that they produce, then there will be no question of opportunity for all to work ; we shall have industrial liberty, as we now have political liberty. I think that change is to come in our society, and that it is to come largely out of the trades union movement, a movement which is fundamentally democratic and has equal- ity as its ideal, and, in a way, furnishes a model of that brotherly society into which the world is to develop when we have de- vised a system of distribution which will in- sure his own to each man. In this sense, then, the trades union movement seems to be the hope of humanity and the hope of the world. This, in some degree, will give you the reason why I take a peculiar pleasure in in- viting the Ohio Federation of Labor to come to Toledo in 1909. I think I can say to your members that they will find in Toledo a spirit of tolerance, of freedom, of liberality and good will which will provide for their meeting a most congenial atmosphere, and I trust that you will honor us by accepting this invitation, which comes from our heart of hearts. Yours very sincerely, BRAND WHITLOCK, Mayor. Mr. Llewellyn Lewis, President Ohio Fed- eration of Labor, Dayton Ohio. Dear Sir : — It is with great pleasure that we invite you, on behalf of the business in- terests of Toledo, to hold the next conven- tion of your Association in this city. We assure you that your welcome will be cordial and that, with all the business you may transact, you will find here plenty of oppor- tunity for that pleasure which is to be ex- pected on such occasions. Toledo i« centrally located, easy of access from every direction, the hotel accommoda- tions are first-class, and we earnestly hope that you will accept our invitation. With best wishes we are Sincerely yours, TOLEDO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. G. B. Storer, Secretary. October 10, 1908. Motion by Delegate Max S. Hayes that the invitation of the city of Toledo be ac- cepted. Carried. Motion made to elect an alternate to American Federation of Labor. Carried. Nominees: Jas. A. Reynolds (declined), Llewellyn Lewis (declined), W. G. Rich- ards, Carbondale, was then elected by ac- clamation. By M. Goldsmith — 1 ask the chair if the expense will not be doubled by the election of an alternate. President Lewis — This convention always decides what the delegates shall be allowed for expenses. The chair then announced that Delegate Hitchens desired the floor for an announce- ment. Delegate Hitchens spoke briefly upon the life and services of Joe Heberle, and stated that a board of trustees had been appointed at the request of the Hack and Cabmen. A book by Brother Hitchens, dedicated to Brother Heberle, containing a portrait of him, entitled “The Bible and Labor,” was on sale in the vestibule, a percentage of which would be devoted to the memorial fund, and he requested the delegates to as- sist in providing for Heberle a memorial drinking fountain in one of the Cincinnati public parks. President Lewis then introduced Rev. Herbert S. Bigelow. Mr. Bigelow — Mr. President, your intro- ductory of me reminds me of a statement that I sometimes make, that before I became a preacher I earned an honest living on the farm. (Laughter.) A preacher should be a walking delegate-at-large to plead the cause of labor. Mr. Bigelow went on to say that the Ini- tiative and Referendum could be made suc- cessful through the work of organized labor. He said he had pledges of both Republican and Democratic candidates in 24 counties ; 35 other counties have pledges of men who we know will be elected, making 59. Ham- ilton county Democrats pledged in writing. Republicans not yet. Franklin county sena- tors not yet pledged. This time labor leaders caught the manufacturers napping, ai d they are now trying to counteract the effect of the pledges. Thanks delegates and officers for the sup- port given in this movement. The question at issue is this, “The man afraid to trust the people does not deserve to be trusted by the people.” By Delegate James A. Reynolds. Resolved, That the Ohio Federation of Labor endorses the action of its executive officers in demanding of all legislative can- didates a pledge to support without change or amendment the initiative and referendum resolution drafted by said officers and ap- proved by the Ohio Direct Legislation League, and OF LABOR 65 Resolved further, That the members of organized labor in every locality be urged to ascertain, without delay, the attitude of their legislative candidates, and to make their utmost effort to defeat those who re- fuse to sign this referendum pledge. On motion, adopted. Communication read from Delegate Thos. S. Farrell. (See election of officers, morning session.) Chairman Margaret Edwards Grout, for the Committee on Labels, reported the fol- lowing resolutions : Resolution No. 1. By Delegate Maier Schwarz. On motion concurred in. Committee recommended adoption. Resolution No. 4. By Delegate Margaret Edward Grout. Committee recommended Secretary-Treas- urer furnish copies of this resolution to all central bodies and their affiliated unions. Motion to adopt recommendations carried. Resolution No. 5. By Delegate Robert D. Lensch. Committee recommends adoption. Motion to concur adopted. Resolution No. 16. By Delegate Maier Schwartz. Committee recommends adoption. Motion to concur adopted. Resolution No. 17. By Delegate Margaret Edwards Grout. Committee recommends adoption. On motion, concurred in. Resolution No. 19. By Delegates Wm. Tateman, B. H. Bus- trum and W. T. Jack. Committee recommend adoption. On motion, concurred in. Resolution No. 24. By Delegate M. S. Hayes. Committee recommends adoption. On motion, concurred in. Motion to adjourn, as no committees are ready to report. Amended adjourn half hour. Committees instructed to make partial report. Substitute amendment to adjourn until 7 o’clock. Hall cannot be had for the evening. Motion amended to 8 o’clock a. m., Friday. Carried. Adjourned 4 p. m. H. D. THOMAS, Secretary. Fourth Day— Morning Session October 16, 1908. The convention was called to order at 8 o’clock Friday morning, October 16, 1908, President Lewis in the chair. Communication was read from Toronto, Canada, requesting the assistance of the Ohio Federation of Labor in bringing the American Federation of Labor convention of 1909 to Toronto, Canada. Referred to Delegate T. W. Rowe and Alternate W. G. Richards. Delegate H. H. Morley, Secretary of Com- mittee on Constitution, reported as follows : Report of Constitution Committee. To the Officers and Delegates of the O. F. of L.: Your Committee on Constitution herewith presents the following report on the amend- ments submitted to them : On the matter referred from the Organi- zation Committee we recommend the adop- tion of their recommendation, to be effected as follows : Amend Section 1, Article 7, by inserting after President ex-officio of the Executive Board, the following: “He shall appoint in each city or town having five or more local unions, one organizer, whose special duty it shall be to urge upon the local unions in his' town or city the interests of the State Fed- eration, and urge their affiliation with this organization. Such organizers shall be ap- pointed as soon as possible after the adjourn- ment of the annual convention, and shall hold office until the convening of the next session. The appointment of such organizers shall be subject to the approval of the Ex- ecutive Board, and they shall be furnished with a commission signed by the President and Secretary.” Strike out the sentence in the section now covering this subject. Substitute for Section 8, Article 7, the fol- lowing new section : Sec. 8. Organizers appointed by the President, as provided in Section 1, Article 7, shall receive fifty (50) per cent of the 66 OHIO FEDERATION affiliation fee paid in by those organizations whose membership they shall secure. Motion to adopt. Carried. By Delegate Wm. C. Groeniger. To the Officers and Delegates to the Ohio Federation of Labor: Resolved, That Section 1, Article 2, be amended to read : This Federation shall meet annually on the second Monday in October, at 10 a. m., at such place as may have been decided up- on at the previous session. Committee recommends nonconcurrence. Motion to adopt committee’s report. Car- ried. By Delegate Harry D. Thomas. Amend Section 1, Article 4, to read as fol- lows : 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 within thirty days such organization shall be suspended. Organizations to be reinstated shall pay $5.00 and six months back per capita tax. Committee recommends adoption. Motion to concurr in report of committee. Carried. By Delegate H. D. Thomas. Amend Section 1, Article 3, to read as fol- lows : The revenue of the Ohio Federation shall be derived from local unions, who shall pay per capita tax of one-half cent per member, per month, to be paid quarterly, and from Central Labor Unions, who shall pay five dollars per year, to be paid quarterly; but no organization shall pay less than 25c per month. The initiation fee of all unions shall be $2.00. Committee recommends adoption. Motion to concur in report of committee. Carried. By Delegate H. D. Thomas. Amend Section 2, Article 3, by adding the following : Central Labor Unions shall be allowed one vote. A central body and one local union, or two local unions of the same craft may joint in electing a delegate, the amount of per capita tax paid by both unions to de- termine the number of votes the delegates may cast. Section 6. The books of the Federation shall close for affiliation at the end of the fiscal year, September 30, and no union shall be entitled to representation in the conven- tion that has not become a member and paid at least three months per capita tax before that date. Committee recommends adoption. Motion to adopt committee’s report. Delegate Breidenbach moved to amend striking out three months and inserting six months. Amendment lost and report of committee adopted. By Delegates W. O. Chace and E. Brei- denbach. Amend Section 1, Article 1 : Insert after the word constitution, in fifth line : However, only such delegates shall be recognized, admitted and seated who rep- resent a bona fide trade or labor union work- ing under a charter granted by a national or international union affiliated with the Amer- ican Federation of Labor, or working under a charter from the A. F. of L. Any local union that has been suspended by its na- tional or international union cannot become a member of this Federation, or retain its membership therein, nor shall any Central Labor Union Federation or Council be al- lowed representation that refuses to obey the mandates of the American Federation of Labor, officially proclaimed by the Executive Council or by order of the American Federa- tion in convention assembled. Committee recommends nonconcurrence. Motion to nonconcur in report of commit- tee and committee’s recommendation. Lost. Report of committee adopted. Delegates Breidenbach and Biecker re- quested to be recorded as voting no on adop- tion of committee’s report. Secretary Ralph Mason, for the Resolu- tions Committee, submitted report as fol- lows : Resolution No. 6. To the Ohio Federation of Labor. Committee recommends that this resolu- tion be placed on table. Carried. Resolution No. 7. Committee recommends its adoption. Motion to concur in report of committee. Carried. Resolution No. 8. By Delegate Thomas F. Bannon. Resolved, By the O. of F. L., that they do all in their power to pass a law for the appointment of inspectors of street and elec- tric railroads of Ohio. Committee recommends adoption. Motion to concur. Carried. OF LABOR 67 Resolution No. 10. Committe recommends adoption. Motion to concur. Carried. Resolution No. 11. Committee recommends that matter be referred to the Executive Board. Motion to concur in recommendation of committee. Carried. Resolution No. 12. Committee recommends adoption. Delegates Van Ness and Hayes spoke and described in forcible language the conditions imposed on these brothers since their arrest. Motion to concur in recommendation of committee. Carried. Delegate Van Ness requested permission to distribute cards, delegates to contribute such amount as they may see fit to the de- fense of these brothers. Request granted. Motion that in addition to this the Ohio Federation of Labor donate $100 to the de- fense of Brothers Brehn and Giffen. Car- ried. Resolution No. 25. Committee recommends adoption of reso- lution. Concurred in. Resolution No. 13. Committee recommends that resolutions as amended be concurred in. Motion to adopt report of committee. Carried. Resolution No. 21. Committee recommends that resolution be referred to Executive Board. Motion to concur in report of committee. Carried. Resolution No. 18. Committee recommends that this resolu- tion be referred to the Executive Board for action. Motion to concur in report of committee. Carried. Resolution No. 26. Committee recommends to refer to Execu- tive Board for action. Motion to concur. Carried. Resolution No. 23. Committee recommends nonconcurrence in this resolution. Motion that recommendation of committee be adopted. Motion by Delegate Ebenezer Jones that the whole subject matter be tabled, lost. Roll call vote, 137 for, 170 against. Delegate E. L. Hitchens moved, and Thomas Nichols seconded, that this conven- tion empower the President to appoint a special committee, subject to the approval of the Executive Board, to take up this mat- ter of the unity of labor upon the political field to protect our interests in that essential regard ; that we ask that that committee’s report be sent to every organization in the State to secure its sentiments and to ask them to debate this subject among them- selves and protect the interests of labor, and then to make a report at the next conven- tion of the Ohio Federation of Labor, to which we may look with confidence that it shall be one, not drawn upon the spur of the moment, or acted upon in a moment, as we are trying to do today. During the discussion of Resolution 23 the convention adjourned at 12 m. Afternoon Session The convention convened at 2 p. m., Pres- ident Lewis in the chair. The report of the Committee on Resolu- tions was continued. The Secretary read the motion of E. L. Hitchens on Resolution No. 23. After some discussion the motion of Delegate Hitchens was carried. Resolution No. 14 was then read by the Resolutions Committee. Resolution No. 14. Your committee, after careful considera- tion of this resolution, believes it not to be a proper subject for this convention to take up. The moral rights of man and his self- independence cannot be abridged, and we are a unit to not concur in this resolution, and do recommend that the same be not adopted. Motion to concur in report of committee. These resolutions were discussed at some length by Delegates Kemper, Jas. C. Wood, Max S. Hayes, Hitchens, Rankin, Wirmel, Goldsmith, Voll and Lewis. (These speeches will be published in full in the proceedings.) Delegate Hitchens offered the following substitute : 68 OHIO FEDERATION Resolved, That we oppose any legislation that will throw out of employment hundreds or thousands of our workers unless such legislation provides the opportunity for these workers to earn a livelihood equal to the conditions and remuneration they formerly enjoyed. Roll Call on Resolution No. 14. Yes — Conkle, Bauer, Tateman, Bustrum, Jack, Wilkinson, Van Ness, Hawley, High- field, Pitt, Morley, Thomas, .Athy, Greer, Pat Wickham, Bennett, Dooley, Austin, Smith, Gebhard, Jackson, Lewis, Greer, Mitchell, Herbert, Lewis, Williams, Byrum, Dennison, Doerr, France, Smith, A. V. Smith, Pat Wickham, Mason, Linn, Rocco, Dobrowski, Noel, E. Thomas, Sturgill, Bucy, Norris, Risdon, Harper, A. Moore, Edwards, Rankin, Schwartz, D. S. Richards, J. W. Goldsmith, Jones, Ashton, Armitage, Linn, Morgan, Allen, Trott, J. Moore, W. G. Rich- ards, J. Moore, Ball, Robinson, Van Ness, Lamb, Bannon, Allison, Getz, Wilkinson, Dunaway, Hitchens, Ballard, Morehouse, Hoffman, Mrs. Grout. Total vote — 167. No — Hubbell, Sharrett, Doll, Behrer, Riegler, Erhs, Stalf, Miller, Braun, Meier, Northrup, Hirzel, Lienhart, Kicherer, Prehm, Verheyen, Tracy, Kummer, Kemper, Colnot, Dietrich, Pegler, Janel, Lehnis, Lavor, Steinback, Peffler, Lensch, Gold- smith, Bente, Eggleston, Click, Graney, Schneberger, Spritsky, Spilker, Allum, Rum- sey, Chace, Nichols, Smally, Martin, Wood, Mayer, McManus, Schwarz, McEachern, Miss Hogan, Bowersox, Geib, Gillis, Schoen, Powers, Flynn, Edwards, Hackett, Gow, Bingham, Voll, Muhleman, Miles, Holt, Miss Schoen, Marshall, Harris, O’Neal, Kanouse, Anderson, Doyle, Hager, Schilling, Bucka- lew, Lensch, Rother, McGreevy, Dennee, Lowe, T. M. Woods, Breidenbach, Groen- iger, Lynn, Hecht, Sanders, Jackman, Lott, Patterson, Wirmel, Bruner, Ackers, Lam- bur, Bright, Grimshaw, Lynch, Dequasie, Sauer, Biecker, Curry, Hayes, Brais, Im- walle, Hoffman, Blum, Farrell. Total vote -149#. At the close of roll call vote upon Resolu- tion No. 14, Delegate Wirmel arose to a question of personal privilege. Chair announced that hour of adjourn- ment had arrived. Motion to continue in session one hour. Amended to recess to 7 :00 p. m. Motion carried. Mr. Wirmel: I want to make our case clear to this convention. As a delegate to this convention I think I have a right to re- sent some of the charges that have been made against bona fide delegates in prev- ious declarations on the floor. I want to say that I, as representing the engineers, do certainly regret the treatment that we have received at the hands of this convention. I believe there has been some arbitrary ruling done here today ; I have attended numerous conventions of the O. F. of L., also other labor organizations, but, my friends, I never saw the time when the chair would usurp his office in order to get up and attack indi- viduals. I never saw the time when the Vice Chairman would attempt to rule arbi- trarily— — - At this point Chairman Lewis sounded the gavel and called the delegate to order. Delegate Wirmel : Mr. Chairman, if we can’t get justice here, we know where we can get it. Come on, let’s get out of here. A number of the delegates from the Brew- ery Workers, Firemen, Engineers, Hotel and Restaurant Employes, and Glass Bottle Blowers left the hall with Delegate Wirmel. Resolution by P. J. Doll, relative to can- didates for S'upreme Court judges, not taken up, as it is already covered by officers’ re- ports. Secretary called attention to the fact that there was no mention of this matter in Committee on Officers’ report. President Lewis stated the Executive Board had printed 50,000 circulars that had been mailed to each union in the State, with the records of the candidates for Judges of Supreme Court, and if there was no objec- tion this convention now goes on record en- dorsing the action of the Executive Board. Carried. Committee on Constitution Continued Its Report. Amend Section 2, Article 3, by adding the following : Central Labor Unions shall be allowed one vote. A central body and one local union, or two local unions of the same craft, may join in electing a delegate. W here the dele- gate represents a central body and a local union, lie shall be entitled to one vote for the central body, and such votes for the local union as it shall be entitled to by the per capita paid. Where the delegate represents I two loca 1 unions, the total per capita tax OF LABOR 69 paid by both unions shall determine the number of votes the delegate casts. Committee recommends adoption. Motion to adopt. Carried. By Delegates Ball, Breidenbach and others. Add Section 11 to Article 7: Any officer or officers of this Federation who attempt, as such officer or officers, in any manner whatever to modify or annul, by public expression or communications, any of the acts done or position taken by this Federation when in convention assembled, either after the close of said convention or during the intermission between the annual sessions of this Federation, without first ob- taining the consent, by a referendum vote, of the organizations affiliated, shall be deemed guilty of insubordination, and upon satisfactory proof being furnished to the Executive Board, said officer or officers shall be suspended from office. Committee recommends that it be not adopted. Concurred in. The committee further recommends as follows : Strike out Section 1, Article 8, Trans- portation Committee. Renumber Sections 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7, making them 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6, respectively. Add two new sections, as follows : Sec. 7. The Label Committee, to consist of five members, shall receive and report up- on all matters pertaining to union labels in- troduced at the convention. Sec. 8. The Committee on Legislation, to consist of five members, shall receive and re- port upon all bills and other matters per- taining to existing and contemplated legisla- tion that may be introduced at the conven- tion. The powers and duties of this com- mittee shall cease with the adjournment of the convention. Respectfully submitted, P. J. DOLL, Chairman, HERBERT H. MORLEY, Secy., W. A. ALLEY, JOHN HERBERT, WM. HOFFMAN. Committee recommends adoption. Motion to concur. Carried. Additional Report of Committee on Officers’ Reports. Your committee recommend that some action be taken on the application of Local No. 5, National Stogie Makers’ League of America, who desire to become affiliated with this body, but owing to a protest being filed by the Cigarmakers’ Union No. 17, of Cleveland, the application was held in abey- ance. FRANK SANDERS, JOHN MOORE, LEE RANKIN. Delegate Smalley explained matter. Referred to Executive Board. Delegate O. M. Patterson requested that an error in minutes of previous day be cor- rected. Chares Wirmel, and not he, nomi- nated Thos. Farrell for President. Resolution No. 15. Committee on Resolutions recommends adoption. Motion to adopt report. After some discussion by Delegates Den- nee, Hayes, Reynolds, Rankin and Thomas, Delegate Rankin moved an amendment that it be referred to the Executive Board. Amendment was lost. The motion then carried. Delegates Ballard, A. G. Richards, Lensch, Smalley and Dennee requested to be re- corded as voting no. By Delegate James H. McGreevy. Whereas, Metal goods, such as razors, shoemakers’ knives, cigarmakers’ knives, butcher knives, brass and silver trimmings, including brewery supplies, saloon fixtures, etc., and brass band instruments, can be se- cured with the union label of the Metal Pol- ishers, Bufifers, Platers, Brass Molders, Brass and Silver Workers’ Union of North America ; be it Resolved, That the twenty-fifth annual convention of the Ohio Federation of Labor recommends to the affiliated bodies that they assist in creating a demand for such goods, and that their members refrain from patron- izing stores, firms, barber shops, etc., that do not show their sympathy by carrying a stock of such goods. Motion made to adopt. Carried. 70 OHIO FEDERATION Secretary Val Kanouse, for the Commit- tee on Grievances, reported as follows : Resolution No. 20. Committee recommends its adoption. Motion to concur. Carried. Resolution No. 9. Motion to concur in report of committee adopted. Resolution No. 22. Committee recommended adoption. Car- ried. Resolution No. 3. Committee recommends adoption as amended. Motion to concur adopted. Resolution No. 2. Committee recommends adoption as amended. Carried. At the close of the Report of the Griev- ance Committee, Secretary Thomas said : I want to move, Mr. Chairman, that the thanks of this convention be extended to the Central Labor Organization and its Arrange- ments Committee in Dayton for the fine ar- rangements that have been made here for this meeting, for the courtesies extended, and on the whole making this session bet- ter than we have ever had in the history of the organization before, and I think our thanks should be extended by a rising vote, voicing the heartiest approval that we pos- sibly can to Brother Kanouse, Brother Chace, Brother Groeniger, and all the other gentlemen, and as Secretary of this Federa- tion I cannot say too much for the good work they have done. The motion was duly seconded and carried unanimously by a rising vote. Communication from Akron central body relative to strike at the Werner Printing Company. Matter had already been acted upon by convention in a former resolution. Delegate Marshall : Mr. Chairman, there has been some talk among the delegates that there should be something done by this con- vention to show the appreciation of the work done by Brother James A. Reynolds in the last Legislature. I therefore move that the Executive Board be requested to draw up a set of resolutions and that they be engrossed, framed and presented to the Hon. James A. Reynolds for the services rendered to the laboring people of this State. By doing this we go on record as show- ing our appreciation of his good work, and will honor and assist him during his cam- paign for re-election, which is now going on. The motion was duly seconded. Acting Chairman Hitchens : I trust the rising vote will be unanimous. All in favor of that resolution will please rise to their feet. The motion was carried unanimously by a rising vote, every delegate standing. Mr. Hitchens: I congratulate Brother Reynolds. Mr. Reynolds : The motion is entirely un- necessary, but I appreciate it very much. I want to say this : There has been a rumor afloat that I said I was going to get even with the miners ; these stories are absolutely unfounded ; I am not that kind of a laboring man. I don’t think it is necessary for me to say this, but I have been approached twice today and asked if I made that statement. I want the miners to know that there is nothing in it. I am not that kind of a boy, and will be found at next session of the Legislature, if elected, working just as hard for the passage of legislation to benefit the miners as I did last session. (Applause.) Mr. Hitchens : Before this convention closes I desire to say that I hope, as one of the Executive Board, to do everything to bring together organized labor in this State. I am very sorry that our brothers have withdrawn from this convention. I hope that we shall do everything possible as individuals, everything we can as officers, to try to bring those brothers back into the Federation, for the sake of organized labor. I will do my share, and I trust that we shall have peace and good will throughout the work of the labor movement in this State. (Applause.) President Lewis : I have something to say. The Secretary of State, Hon. Carmi S. Thompson, has sent to this convention one hundred copies of the last laws passed by the Legislature, and I move that the Secretary be instructed to thank Col. Thompson for sending th se copies to the convention. The motion was duly seconded and car- ried. OF LABOR 71 Delegate Reynolds : Mr. Chairman, I think that there has been something omitted; I don't think any provision has been made for the expenses of the delegate to the A. F. of L. convention, and I move that the Secretary-Treasurer be instructed to write out a check to the delegate to the American Federation of Labor convention, allowing him $8 a day and railroad fare, the same as I was allowed. The motion was seconded and carried. Delegate Pitt, Deputy Organizer of the American Federation of Labor, installed the officers-elect. Secretary Thomas : As Secretary I am going to be with you all year, corresponding right along, and I would like every delegate, not only to particularly pledge himself to do his best, but to make up his own mind that he is going to have the officers who have been elected build up this State Fed- eration of Labor this year second to none in the country. (Applause.) President Lewis : I wish to thank the delegates and to say that I shall be as ear- nest and as energetic as possible to build up the Ohio Federation of Labor. I will get in closer touch with the labor organiza- tion this next year than I have the last, for the reason that I have got some organizers appointed and am in communication with them all the time. I hope to see the Ohio Federation of Labor next year in better con- dition than this year. Is there anything further to come before this convention? A Delegate : We would like to hear from the rest of the officers. First Vice President Rumsey absent, hav- ing left for Cincinnati. Second Vice President Hitchens : I can- not make you a long speech, but I pledge you my word and my efforts that I will do everything I can as long as I live to sustain the cause of the worker. That has been my record in the past, and it will be in the fu- ture. Third Vice President Moore : I don’t think it would be necessary for me to do anything very much the coming year. All of the rest of the officers are going to do so much work that there won’t be anything left for me to do. All I have to say at this time is this, that every delegate here pres- ent make himself a committee of one to be at the Toledo convention, and when you get home, start just the minute you arrive and arrange so that you can attend the meeting at Toledo next year, and if you do that, there won’t be any question about the size of the Toledo convention, or the good work to be done. The work the next year is up to the rank and file, and the Ohio Federation of Labor will be just what we make it. If we make it the banner State organization in the United States, the credit will belong to the rank and file. Fourth Vice President Lamb : Mr. Chair- man, I would like to say a word to the dele- gates. I want to assure each and every delegate at this convention that I will do my duty as one of your official Executive Board in the future, as I have in the past, but I want to say that it shall be within the limits of the constitution of the Ohio Federation of Labor. Fifth Vice President Van Ness: I don’t believe there is a city in Ohio that will re- member the meeting of the Ohio Federation of Labor as well as Akron. I pledge you my word I will do everything in my power to promote the interests and welfare of the Ohio Federation of Labor if you will excuse me until I get the load off my shoulders that I am now carrying — those two boys up in jail. When they are out, then I will be out, and I will be with you heart and soul, but until then not a thing shall stand in my way until that job is finished. I would like to report on the collection : I took in $10.54, and I had $11.00 handed to me. I had remarks made to me that hurt like thunder; I won’t say what they were, but I probably will return $5.00 of what I collected when I get back, because the De- fense Committee doesn’t care to have one cent contributed that is not contributed in the right spirit, and that five-dollar gold piece that was handed to me so nicely this morning, with the promise of twenty dollars more, as I have said, will be returned. I have $21.54; if I return the five, I will then have $15.64. I thank you. Delegate Austin moved that we extend a vote of thanks to the stenographer for her services. Carried. On motion, duly seconded, the support of the delegates was pledged to the incoming officers for the coming year, which motion was unanimously carried. Delegate Marshall called for three cheers for the Ohio Federation of Labor, which were given with a will. Convention then adjourned sine die. 72 OHIO FEDERATION MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD. Board was called to order by President Lewis. Brothers Smally and Spilker appeared be- fore the board to state their views upon the application of the Stogie Makers for admis- sion to the Federation. After hearing them the board decided to give those applying for affiliation an opportunity to be heard at the next meeting of the board. Bills for Credentials Committee of board members, of printing, etc., were ordered paid. Members Thomas and Hitchens were en- trusted with the work of preparing the Rey- nolds testimonial. Board decided to meet the first of Decem- ber in Cleveland. Testimonial presented to Delegate James A. Reynolds, from the Executive Board, as unanimously desired by the convention : OF LABOR 73 ssoci&ted Breweries Co COLUMBUS. OHIO. U.S. A. Um HOSIERS FAMOUS (m BORNS XX ™ SCHLEES ELR BREW \ ^ ! 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