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The following is information which has passed between Local Union No. 58, of San Jose, Cal., and International Headquarters, in regard to one R. H. Blume;

SAN JOSE, CAL., May 14, 1914.

MR. HUBERT S. MARSHALL.

Dear Sir:-Enclosed picture of Mr. R. H. Blume, whose whereabouts Local No. 58, of San Jose, Cal., are desirious of finding out. He is a left-handed man. This is a true likeness of him. Any information in regards to him should be forwarded to Horseshoers' Local Union No. 58, San Jose, Cal. Weight, 155; heighth, 5 feet 8 inches; hair, blond; blue eyes. Wanted by Local No. 58 for going away with funds belonging to the Local.

O. PARLIER,

CINCINNATI, O., May 20, 1914.

35 S. SAN PEDRO ST., SAN JOSE, CAL.

Have located Blume, 3441⁄2 Seventh St., San Pedro, Cal. No Local there. Prosecute him to full extent of law for embezzlement.

HUBERT S. MARSHALL.

The Secretary-Treasurer has not heard whether Local No. 58 was successful in locating R. H. Blume in San Pedro, Cal., and would advise that the members watch for him

R. H. BLUME.

carefully, so that he can be taken back to San Jose and be prosecuted for embezzlement to the full extent of the law.

LABOR WARNED TO STAY AWAY FROM CALIFORNIA.

Organized labor in San Francisco is using every effort to prevent the flooding of the Coast cities with idle mechanics who might be brought west by the Panama-Pacific exposition advertising and cheap rates offered by the railroads. A circular letter was read at the meeting of Plumbers' Local Union No. 32 at its meeting Monday evening which had been issued by the California State Association of Journeymen Plumbers and Steam Fitters. The letter is addressed to all local unions of plumbers and in part reads as follows:

"We find that there is a large number of our brothers coming or planing to come to this Coast on account of the advertising by railroads and real estate dealers, and also attracted by the 1915 Fair. We welcome every brother who comes to our Coast, but believe that they should come with a true knowledge of the situation.

"Almost every inducement has been offered to get people here by advertising that good wages are paid and that work is plentiful. Almost every western city is flooded with workmen who have come with only sufficient

means to reach their destination.

The result is the labor market is flooded and almost every city has been obliged to install bread lines and soup kitchens.

"There is some work, and if you come you may be the lucky one to get the job, but for fear you are not, it is better to have a few dollars when you land here. San Francisco, Sacramento, San Jose, Oakland, San Diego and Los Angeles all have many men for every job, and before you come, if you wish work, it would be well for you to investigate."

MICHAEL J. HANLEY.

The members of our organization and friends of Michael J. Hanley, of Chicago, representative of the Union Horse Nail Co., and Secretary-Treasurer of the Nutmegs, will be

member of J. H. U. Local No. 4, and was an ardent worker in the interests of the brothers in Chicago. He held the offices of president and secretary of the. Local and in 1902, when the above photograph was taken, he was made business Agent of Local No. 4, and held this position for a number of years, and did good work in thoroughly organizing the horseshoers in Chicago. He was well liked by both master journeymen horseshoers for the conservative manner in which he adjusted controversies and attended to the duties of his office. He then took the position as city agent for the Union Horse Nail Co., here he met with great success, and which position he held until his death. Michael Hanley was also charter member of Commodore Barry Council, Knights of Columbus.

According to one of his last requests his chums acted as pall-bearers, among whom was his oldest chum and friend, John J. Fox. That he had many such friends was evidenced by the large number who attended the funeral.

His funeral was held Wednesday, May 20, from St. James Church, Maywood, Ill. He is survived by a widow, and three children, to which our organization extends its sympathy.

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WARNS UNEMPLOYED TO KEEP AWAY FROM PACIFIC COAST.

"If you are looking for employment, don't go to the Pacific coast in the belief that men are needed during the Panama-Pacific Exposition. Jobs are scarce, and thousands of persons are stranded."

That is the advice given by Attorney Frank Goodhue, former Cincinnatian, now located in Los Angeles, who has just completed a tour of more than a year in Europe. "Thousands of men went out to the coast anticipating work by reason of the great fair, and were led to believe from reports that there would be plenty of work in San Diego, Los Angeles and San Francisco. The result has been that most of them who had sufficient money to reach the Pacific coast, found themselves stranded at the end of their destination. Many of them brought their families with them, and their conditions are pitiable. The Ohio society and other associations are overwhelmed with applications for relief. Los Angeles, especially, is simply overrun with men who are begging for something to eat."

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ITEMS FROM LOCALS

CHARLESTON, W. VA.

Editor Horseshoers' Magazine:

We Journeymen Horseshoers of Charleston, W. Va., met on April 20th and organized and were obligated by Mr. Snyder, the local organizer. The following officers were elected : Charles Teal, president; John Lynch, financial secretary; John H. Lewis, corresponding secretary; W. D. Davis, vice-president; T. W. Churchfield, sergeant-at-arms; H. S. Young, treasurer. We will meet on the second and fourth Friday of each month.

The president appointed a committee of three to meet a committee from the Masters' Association. We will ask for nine hours per day, $2.25 and $2.50 for floormen and $2.75 for firemen. Also to use stamp in shop. Floormen only get $2.00 now and firemen $2.50. There are three men who did not join us, but I think they will later on. We are well pleased with our local, which is No. 287.

KANSAS CITY, MO.

Editor Horseshoers' Magazine:

A few lines from Kansas City Local No. 18, to let you know we are still alive and struggling hard to get our membership back to where we had it some three years ago.

At our last regular meeting night, May 7th, we decided to call an open meeting Tuesday night in order that we may induce some of our ex-members and other journeymen horseshoers to become members of Local No. 18 and make it a strong organization again.

Louis Maesel was unanimously elected as a delegate to the convention at Memphis.

At our last regular meeting, April 16, we elected the following officers: Joseph Henley, president; Roy Justus, vice-president; Rosco Cole, financial secretary; Harvey Elmore, recording secretary; Louis Maesel, corresponding secretary; Mert Thompson, treasurer; William R. Hayes, sergeant-at-arms.

We will do all in our power for the good and welfare of Local No. 18.

Fraternally yours,

LOUIS MAESEL, Cor. Sec.

ST. PAUL, MINN. Editor Horseshoers Magazine:

Well, brothers and readers of the MAGAZINE, here I am again after a lapse of a few years out of office. I have bobbed up again and will endeavor to give you some news from the great northwest, and principally from St. Paul. It has been so long since I saw that name in the MAGAZINE that I presume some of you have forgotten us. However, No. 28 is still on the job after putting in a fairly good winter, having but very little snow. Work was good and every member working, but along about now it is a little slack and there are plenty of men to do the work. Will say the boys that came to our city last fall like the town so well that they are loath to leave.

Having elected officers last month you may be interested in their names; perhaps you will know some of them: Robert Grasloff, president; Frank Meyers, vice-president; Emil Monson, treasurer; C. M. Rassmussen, financial secretary; Fred Rekow, recording secretary; Edward McCardy, sergeant-at-arms, and your humble servant, Chas. S. Beurman, corresponding secretary.

We had a small delegation from No. 27 with us at that meeting, and the session wound up in social festivities. Some time was passed in pleasant intercourse during which refreshments were served.

With the incoming officers No. 28 can well afford to be pleased with their choice as all elected officers have seen service before and have stood by the local in prosperity and adversity, in its triumphs and factional wrangles, who believe in a fair deal and a majority must rule. I am safe in saying that our officers will in no way give cause to any member to regret for having elected them to their stations of honor.

Bro. Charles L. Garvey, corresponding secretary No. 5 of Boston, expresses my sentiments in his article of last month. It is fair and hits straight from the shoulder. Really, I think Bro. Garvey's expressions are the best I ever read in the MAGAZINE. Those of you who have not read this article I would advise

you to look it up immediately and read it. I am sure every local in the jurisdiction can get some good out of it.

Well, brothers, the call is on to Memphis in June, and as my local has honored me as their delegate I am looking forward with pleasure in meeting a large delegation from all over the country. That our convention will bring forth many good and interesting results for the benefit of our craft I feel assured, and will tender in advance my thanks and appreciation to the boys of Local No. 38 for the hard work and apprehension which is sure to come to them by entertaining the convention.

In conclusion, the boys of No. 28 join with me in sending greetings around the circle, as we well know they will be returned. Good luck and good wishes to all the International officers, I am,

Most fraternally yours,

CHAS. S. BEURMAN, Cor. Sec. Local 28, St. Paul, Minn.

NEWARK, N. J.

Editor Horseshoers' Magazine:

Our newly installed officers for the ensuing year are as follows: J. W. Thomas, president; Jas. Caulfield, vice-president; Chas. Mauterer, recording secretary; Geo. Baird, financial secretary; John J. Thome, treasurer; Wm. Dougherty, sergeant-at-arms. Respectfully,

E. ESSELBORN, Cor. Sec.

STEUBENVILLE, OHIO.

Editor Horseshoers Magazine:

Enclosed you will find our agreement with the master horseshoers of Steubenville, which was signed by all of them.

Bro. James Dall is on the sick list with a touch of the fever, but it is broken and he is slowly improving. On last Sunday our local met and went to Bro. Dall's house in a body. Bro. Chas. Ward is going into business in Weirton, W. Va., a short distance from here. We wish him luck, and as there are no masters there he still stays with us. He is having a home and shop built.

Bro. (Red) William Branagan is thinking of taking a trip to Niagara Falls to spend ten days for a rest.

Very strange, our president, Bro. C. Artman, can go out driving every evening with his boss,

Edward Conley; something in the wind. "Look" out Bro. Peace, as you did a lot of driving last year. What's the matter with Bro. Putman, of Wheeling, Local 104, and (Father) Ed Bently, of Youngstown, Local 96. Luck to all.

Yours fraternally,

MILTON M. BROWN, Cor. Sec. Local 169.

Agreement of International Horseshoers' Union No. 169.

That all horseshoers not belonging to the J. H. U. must pay to their bosses One Dollar per day until the sum of Ten Dollars is paid, when the said sum shall be paid over to the Secretary of the J. H. U. No. 169 for initiation fee to the Union, and that all horseshoers of this city are requested to hire a member of this Local in preference to any outsider, unless he has good reasons for not hiring a member of this Local.

In case a horseshoer of this city or a newcomer to our city starts to cut prices, then our Local will not allow any member to work for such a party.

CLAIR A. ARTMAN, President;
MILTON M. BROWN, Secretary;
WILLIAM PEACE,

WILLIAM NICHOLSON,

WILLIAM BRANNEGAN,

JAMES DOLL,

CHARLES WARD,

WILLIAM DEFFENBAUGH,

Committee.

To the Master Horseshoers of the City of Steubenville, Ohio:

We, Journeymen Horseshoers' Union Local No. 169, at a regular meeting voted that we ask for the following working conditions:

That the hours on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday be from seven A. M. to twelve A. M. and one hour for dinner, and from one P. M. to five P. M.

That during the months of April, May, June, July, August and September the hours on Saturday be from seven A. M. to twelve A. M., allowing thirty minutes to finish up what work was started before twelve o'clock, and allowing us half-holiday with full pay.

This Agreement to be signed by both parties.

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