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Members of Unions and their friends are urged to attend the meeting to he held in the L rge hall Central Library» Monday evening» Labor D ay) D r. C. H . Chapman w ill speak. Formerly The Portland Labor Pretnt. Volume XV. Number 21 Musical Treat A t Musicians' Picnic Th,. Musician’s annual picnic, which 100 calling cards, donated by Marsh , • ,1 at Crystal laike park last Printing Co., 122*2 Front St. L, was all that the boosters Married Ladies Race—25 years and aimed that it would be. under—First prize, Mrs. L. Bateman, Th*’e was some fear that because manicure set, donated by Musicians I , , ;u.^ that there had been so ^ n*on- Second prize, Mrs. L. Bu- picnics this summer the at- fhannan, silver mesh bag, donuted by [trnc mi'e would not be so good as in Musicians Lnion. I fori'.' years but these fears proved Girls 1Ü to 16 yrs. hirst piize, . .„undless. True there was not Ruth «-«ighton. silver mesh bag. do- my people there nor the picnic natcd by Musicians Union. Second ,.,t the financial success that the Prize- Ver“ Sti,es- 2 lb- h®» of cho<- i pre - agent had predicted, but there °*ates, donated b>’ The Hazelwood. I»».' a good crowd and those who Girls 10 yrs. and under hirst did were well repaid for they Pr*ze> -Miss A. Burroughs, 2 lb. box ■joyed one of the best musical randy, donated by the Musicians |,rwit.« ever given in this neck of the Uni»"- s<,fond priie, Miss N. Bur- 1 I, roughs, 1 lb. box of candy, donated . . . . . b y Musicians Union. The musicians are to be congratu- ' I |»teii on the excellent showing made Boy’s Races I both the large orchestra and the Boys 16 yrs. and under—First prize fed. i Harry Renin, base hall mit, donated h this connection it may be well to ' by Musicians Union. Second prize, I gate that both the Policemen’s Band ¡ Geo. Reach, base ball mit, donated land the Fireman’s Band which ap- by Musicians Union, peared in the advertising parade with Boys 12 yrs. anil under—First [die large Musicians' Band last Fri- prize, Sam Sobel, pole, reel and line, Iday are recognized as purely amateur donated by Musicians Union. Second bands and in no way interfere with , prjze, Frank Dolph, bathing suit, I the professional work of the Musi- jonated by Musicians .Union. I cians. These bands never play for a Watermelon Eating Contest—L. I money consideration and are careful Metzger, tie pin, donated by Music- nol to accept engagements where ¡ang Union. they displace professional musicians. p¡e Eating Contest—R. McCosh, I The Musicians Union wishes to take tooth brush and paste, donated by I this occasion to publicly thank them Musicians Union. I for assisting in the advertising Smoking Contest—Matt Goldard, parade. Cigar Holder, donated by Sir Rich. There was a great deal of interest The general committee which had in {he sporting events at the picnic 1 charge of the picnic was composed L dm I under-the direction of A. F reí-1 of Robert Millard, Ray Lehr, A. iheit, R. Millard, Sam White, M. Freheit and F. E. Neuberger. The Peterson, Geo. Olson, R. Staysa, committee wishes to publicly thank' Bruce Keith who composed the com- Mrs. Bruce Keith, Mrs. Minnie Gray mittee in charge, everything went off and Richard Rodda fcr their efficient smoothly. service in the way they handled the Following is a list of the winners ice cfeam concession. | ami the names of the doners of Mr. and Mrs. Mose Christensen had « charge of the dance pavillion and prizes: much credit is due their efforts for Men's Races t.»e success of the dance. They pre- tOO-yard dash, free for all—1st sented a number of new dances that prize J Miller, $2LOO straw hat. do- y appreciate(, by tho8e nated by Drakes Hat Store, 126 4th St. Second prize, L. Cooper, $1.50 Presen • ______________ _ P'K'ket knife, donated by Honeyman \RK F COUNTY FAIR Hardware Company. OPENS MONDAY Musicians race—First prize, R. Mil- ______ laid, Metronome, donated by Seiber- The annual Clarke County Fair ling-Lucas Music Company, 125 4th and Stampede opens at the fair St. Second prize, A. Freiheit, Hainil- grounds in Vancouver next Monday, ton Music Stand and Case, donated l^abor Day. b; Graves Music Company, 151 4th The management has left nothing St. . undone to make this year’s fair big Married Men’s Race—First prize, ger and better than any previous fair V. Smith Box of 25 cigars, donated ever held in Clarke county, by Heilig Theatre Cigar Store. Second Aside from the usual features of a prize. W. Wilson, pair cuff buttons, county fair there has been added a , donated by Lion Clothing Company feature called the Stampede which Single Mep's Race, 16 yrs and over in s is t s of bucking horse contests, steer roping, bulldogging, relay -First prize, R. Thayer, $5.00 shav- sg set, donated by Huntley Drug races, and other cowboy stunts. These Company, 4th and Washington Sts. contests will be participated in by Second prize. Penn Safety Razor, many of the well known cowboys i„„ , , by ■ Musicians Union. ■ and cowgirls of the west. j lonated ’ There will also be a grand military Ladies* Races parade by the 21st infantry of Van- L'nmarried Ladies Race, 16 yrs and couver barracks: a big Dahlia car- over- -First prize, Rose Witherold, nival and street dances in the ivory powder box, donated by Music- evening. iai,.-. Union. ¿Second prize, Stella -------- —------------ •Monroe, three pound box of Choc-. KANSAS MINERS WIN olates donated by Hazelwood. Third -------- Prize, Marian Ahnberg, fancy fan, Union miners employed by the Sher- ’lonated by Musicians Union. Fourth ¡dan Coal company, at Pittsburg, prizp, Naomi Ahnberg, fancy hair pin Kan., have won their strike. e and barrette, donated by Musicians workers insisted on an equitable dis union. tribution of work at one of the sub- t ii sidiarv mines of the Sheridan com- Married Ladies Race, free for all— J W Brp in i',, , . .. t — „ l ti pany. About 1000 miners were in rifi't prize, Mrs. E. Buchannan, *2 * J i"z. $10.00 photos, donated by ' ° ' e Bushnell's, Columbia Bldg. Second „ • . . PRINTERS SIGN AGREEMENT prize, Mrs. L. Bleeman, 3 pound box ______ ’’ chocolates, donated by Sweatlands. Toronto, Ontario, Typographical l-‘,t Ladies, 160 lbs. and over— First union has' accepted the award of an Prize, Hazel Etiles, pair Silk Maid arbitration board to extend its con- , sp- donated by Musicians Union. trgct one year Unsettled industrial ^con.l prize, Mrs. M. J. Montreuil, conditjons because of the war made ------------------------- ——— - — — wage increases impossible, but several ' ’ ' • e ♦ > g> ♦ < ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ ♦ improvements in working conditions UNION MEN NOTICE ♦ are secured. •he music at the Multnomah. Fair to be held at resham, is being furnished by <o. H. Parsons. Parsons em- Io»« nothing but scab musicians. • * g je ounty BROOM MAK IRS ORGANIZE * ♦ --------- » Broom makers in Galveston, Tex., ♦ jhave formed a local and affiliated to, <$» j the international organization of that craft. Owned and Controlled by Organised Labor. Portland, Oregon, Saturday, September 4, 1915 by the committee is as fol COMMITTEE ARRANGES cided lows : Governor Withycombe, "Purpose of FOR LAND CONFERENCE the Conference.” The committee on procedure to govern the conference on "lie O. it C. land grant, which will be held in Salem September 16, met last Wed nesday in the office of Governor Withycombe and arranged a program for the meeting. Members of the committee present were as follows: F. H. Newell, Gas ton; J. L. Stack, Portland; F. M. Wilkins, Eugene; W. 1. Vawter, Med ford; A. C. Marsters, Roseburg: C. C. Chapman, Portland; W. Lair Thompson. Lakeview, and C. A. Spence, Oregon City. Mr. Vawter, was selected as chair man of the committee and Mr. Chap man was made secretary. They will act as temporary officers of the conference. The conference will be held in the Hall of Representatives and an at tempt will be made to agree upon some definite policy as to what should be done with the lands. Congress Will then be petitioned to enact such legislation as may be necessary to carry out the policy agreed upon. The program of addresses to be delivered at the conference as de Xabov Attorney-General Brown, "Legal Aspects of Land-Grant Problem.” United States Forester Graves, “Point of View of Federal Govern ment." R. A. Booth and A. R. Norton, “Point of View of Counties.” Representative of Southern Pacific Company presenting railroad’s side of controversy. Ex-< •ovprnor West giving his point of view. C. W. Fulton, “Constitutional Ques tions involved.” Senators Chamberlain and luine and Representatives in Congress Hawley, McArthur and Sinnott also will b> asked to deliver addresses. It was decided to request the var ious county assessors to furnish state ments of the character of the land composing the grant. E. J. Stack, C. E. Spence, F. H. Newell and Grant Dimmick were ap pointed as a committee on rules. ENGINEERS’ LOCAL 87 <$> Beginning with the regular ♦ meeting tonight we will meet in ♦ the Selling-Hirsch Building, cor- ♦ ♦ ner Tenth and Washington. ♦ Erecting (By Samuel Gompers) Social wisdom has decreed that we set aside certain days as dedicated to great epoch-making decisions and to purposes that have determined the destiny of the people. “Holy days,” as the older form indicates, are days conse crated when men review past associations and victories, consider the present, and gird themselves for the future. The immediate daily problems are so insistent ; each day’s work so full; purposes, ideal, proper proportions, are so obscured by direct contact with seeming necessities, that we need occasionally to lay aside ordinary affairs lest we forget the forces that made us, the ideals that have guided us—the things of greater import. Most of our national holidays are associated with crises in our country’s history, with deeds of men who decided great questions. To unite in honoring their work and in contemplation of their patriotism, means the quickening of devotion to country, the nurturing of emotions of in calculable value. Many of these celebrations are connected with the unusual, but one concern itself primarily with the things of every day life—I^ibor Day. The emotions which lie deepest are those associated with the common things of daily living—the common life we share with our fellow-men. Those things which are so intimately inter woven with our existence, that we scarcely can tell where self begins and they cease are generally valued crudely. To assign them their true values requires that we step aside from our egotistic viewpoint and regard these familiar elements externally, thereby to appreciate how essential is each minutest part to the whole of life, that importance is not absolute but relative. Labor Day serves this function for organized labor. In innumerable ways devotion to principles and organi zations is revived—by the intercourse of kindred spirits, the taking stock of achievements, the big, wordless inspir ation and feeling of power that grows as comrades march shoulder to shoulder and feel that they are typifying the common purpose, the common cause of the workshop, and the uplift of all humanity. It is a day that leaves the workman with a deeper appreciation of what his union has done for him, a keener realization of the necessity of maintaining the organization and more consciously per forming duties that repetition has made seem commonplace. It is a day that feveals again the truth—nothing touch ing human experience is commonplace. But the influences from the celebration do not stop with the organized workers. The day carries messages to the unorganized toilers, and to the general public. To the former its significance arises from contrasts which serve as a spur to their pride and ambition. The public is afforded an illustration in concrete form, of the strength of the movement and the principles for which it stands. Intellectual and emotional forces are most elusive of measurement, yet it is certain that even the most thought less, viewing the ranks of strong, earnest men peacefully • and inspiringly marching onward, with banners lifted on high, can not but register some impression that will have its hearing in making up that intangible something we call public opinion. To the open-minded citizens, there drifts in a new realization of the g 'eat social force at work that the working people may share opportunities equally with all mankind, that social justice may prevail. It is a sacred trust you have, organized men of labor, this bearing and lifting of the burden of the poor. Ours is a high calling that needs strong true, honest, able men and women to whom “all men count, but none too much.” ’Twas a wise man who chose to write the songs of his nation for he chose to mold the emotions that are the springs to all action. There are wordless songs for those who can hear, songs of truth and the meanings of life and nature. Such a song of laljor and humanity is the inspir ation of Labor Day. Whole Number 813 Lehane Tells Story of Irish Labor Struggles After the conclusion of the regular with the employers, and the union business of the Central Labor Coun transacts all business with them and cil last Friday evening the delegates is always fully recognized in all deal listened to an address by Cornelius ings. Lehane, of Cork, Ireland. In addition to being organized in Mr. Lehane brings a message from dustrially on a co-operative basis and the workers of Europe to the workers for defense on a military basis, as in of America. It is delivered in his own dicated above, the unionists in Ire inimitable way and the sordid facts land are also organized politically, as are so intermingled with Irish wit as shown by Mr. Lehane. They have the Irish Labor party, and no man can to hold his hearers spellbound. , be a member of it unless he carries a Taking the men employed in trans portation work in all its branches as trade union card. The three organi an example, Mr. Lehane stated that zations are under one head, and the they were all in one big union, in Irish worker votes as he strikes and cluding the workers on railroads, on strikes as he votes, regarding his vote the ships or in connection with them, as his greatest weapon for the ser on the street railway activities, in vice of his union. The workers are driving teams, and in all other de therefore prepared to fight the bosses partments of the transportation in on ’he industrial field, at the ballot dustry. They all belong to one great box, or in any other way they wish. Mr. Lehane felicitiously described organization, but hold cards of mem bership in their respective depart the fruitless efforts of the British ments of that organization. The re government to induce the Iirsh work sult of this form of organization, he ers to enlist for the present war. It said, is that in Ireland all the force sent appealing posters to Ireland, of unionism is directed against its printed in orange ink for the northern enemies and none of it is wasted in part of the island, and in green ink for the southern part. They also sent internal strife. Illustrating the benefits oí the sys over moving picture films showing the tem, Mr. Lehane told how the farm German atrocities in Belgium, with a laborers struck for higher wages and priest holding up the crucifix and ad better conditions, and, through the juring the soldiers to “stop thia car aid of the union, won their fight, com nage in the name of the Lord.” But pelling the bosses to almost double the Irish workers noted that the priest their wages and also to pay the cost held the crucifix aloft with his left of the strike to the union as a condi- hand and at once knew the picture to . tion precedent to a settlement of the be a fake. The color scheme also difficulty, thus levying a war indem aroused their ire and evoked their rid nity on the employers for bringing on icule, as the pictures did. In concluding his eloquent address, the fight. This, he said, is a rule of war that organized labor ought al which was frequently interrupted by enthusiastic applause, Mr. Lehane ways to follow. said the Irish workers are organizing Mr. Lehane described how the bosses, reflecting over the labor prob for the time and the conditions that lem at noon, when their faculties were will follow the war and the republic most vigorous, and stimulated by their of equal rights and equal justice that costly wines and cigars, prepared a will then be inaugurated. He stated pledge for every workman in the that these workers look to their transportation industry in Dublin to brothers in America to help them to sign. This pledge, he stated, was in work out an international patriotism tended to intimidate the workers and and brotherhood for life and advance break up their organization. It ment, and not for death and destruc would huve deprived them of many tion. He declared that the workers of their rights and all power to resist of every nation must stand together encroachments. Nobody signed the and take away the power the present pledge, and all the workers were ruling classes have to plunge the locked out. The bosses reasoned that world into another cataclysm like the three weeks would be sufficient to one now in progress, and to do this starve the workers into submission. they must organize scientifically, he But the undertaking worked the other said, conserving and concentrating all way. All the ships to and from Dub their force for the purpose. lin stopped sailing, and before the end of the three weeks the bosses were de JIM LARKIN, IRISH LABOR LEADER, HERE SUNDAY prived of their wines and cigars, as well as of other supplies, while food People of Portland will have an and money were sent in to the locked- out men in abundance from England opportunity tomorrow evening to hear and Scotland, as much as $600,000 be Jim l.arkin, president of the Irish ing sent over from one collection Federation of Labor, at Arion Hall, alone. These supplies came from the Second and Oak streets. Those who co-operative labor forces in those heard Cornelius Lehane at the Central countries, although Sir Thomas Lip- Library last Sunday evening, will ton and the plutocratic interests could have an opportunity to learn more of not, and unhesitatingly declare, their the n.odern methods of organized inability to perform the service. labor that are being perfected in The employers then became desper Ireland and England. ate and said: “If we can’t break Mr. Larkin is reputed to be an or these fellows’ hearts, we can break ator «vith few peers. He has had a their heads.” They tried coercion by great part in the organizing of the violence from the police, who were unskilled labor of Ireland, as well as armed with clubs made in England in the skilled labor. He is now touring spite of the bosses' clamor for home the United States, and the arrange manufactures. But the scheme failed ments for his appearance in Port to work out as intended. The union land was affected through the Seattle ists organized for their defense. They Union Record, the Union I,abor psper called for 300 volunteers to fight the of Seattle. police, and got 4700. Now they have 25,000 men enrolled in labor’s army SIGN TWO-YEAR CONTRACT of defense, all of whom are unde’ The Horseshoers’ union of Cleve the direction of the president of th- land, Ohio, has signed a two years’ union. The union in Sligo, Ireland, has a agreement that extends the Saturday plan of conducting its operations that half holiday. Mr. Lehane says is popular and works . . . . . well. In that city the transportation ................. .... The Labor Press offered a union takes the contracts for loading ♦ and unloading all vessels, and sends ♦ prize of an engraved gavel to its members to do the work, collecting — the union which had the largest their pay and handing it over to them. *■ percentage of attendance at the When gangs of men are needed, if ♦ Allied Printing Trades picnic there is work enough for all, they all ♦ at Eatscada. Down to date there has been but one union sent in work; but if not, as many gangs as are needed are sent out, and the rest ♦ its statement aa to the attend- get a holiday at full pay. The mem ♦ ance of Ita members. Il is urged bers wait in their union hall for calls ♦ that the other unions send in and go out in obedience to orders from ♦ th eir statements so that the. the officials of the union. In this way ♦ prise can be awarded. <*• <* * > • * * • ' they are kept from coming in contact <jr
