inite Falls.-Frank M. Baker:

e condition of organized labor is fair, although creases in wages or decreases in hours have secured recently because of industrial depresConditions in general are improving. A g agitation is being maintained for the union Several measures benefiting labor are now re the legislature.

oth Yakima.-M. E. Murray:

nce the carpenters surrendered their charter wage-scale has dropped to $2.50 a day. The -union barbers work two hours per day more a the union barbers and get less for their labor. uttle-Bob Hesketh:

Conditions have been somewhat slack during the st few months but we expect a general pick-up Spring approaches. Seattle has one of the most ive central labor unions in the country. Much desirable labor legislation is at present before our ate legislature, but our representatives are on the ound and opposing it. The woman's union label ague is doing excellent work in this city and oughout the state.

WEST VIRGINIA

Parkersburg.-J. H. Pettit:

We have a strike on at the porcelain plant. All but a few are out and we look for a settlement soon. The condition of organized labor is fine compared with the unorganized. Our central body is doing splendid work. Increased label agitation is bringing results. A local of porcelain workers was organized during the past month. Two unions are under way. Princeton.-W. H. Taylor:

Organized labor in this vicinity is in good condition. Wage improvements are noted. The condition of the unorganized can not be compared with that of the organized. We are trying to get the union label on everything that we purchase. We are working to secure a central body in this city.

WISCONSIN

Appleton.-H. P. Ballard:

The condition of organized labor is good. Employment is fairly steady. After being on strike for a year the locals of stage employes and machinists have secured a settlement with the new manager of a local theatre. We are doing good work for the union label. A union of granite cutters is under way. Marshfield.-F. J. Mettelka:

Employment is steady. The condition of organized labor is much better than that of the unorganized. We are maintaining a constant agitation for the union label.

Oshkosh.-Paul J. Edwards:

The organized workers are paid better wages than the unorganized. Employment is fair. We will have a label league organized within a week or so and have arranged a meeting to organize the bakers. Racine.-L. P. Christensen:

The condition of the organized workers is much better than that of the unorganized. On March 23 Racine citizens voted on the question of eight hours for city laborers. Wagon, carriage, and automobile workers are discussing organization.

CANADA AND PORTO RICO

Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada.-W. E. Denning:

The condition of the organized workers on the whole is very much better than that of the unorganized. Employment generally is on the half-time basis. An increase in the wages paid drydock workers has been secured without strike. A strong movement is under way to secure better compensation laws. Committees of local unions are active in the interest of the union labels. A local of barbers has been formed, and one of hotel and restaurant workers is being organized.

Cabo-Rojo, Porto Rico.-Pascual Jordan:

Members of the bakers' union are regularly employed. Organization continues among the confectionery workers, and 530 agricultural workers have applied for a charter. The Legislative Chamber is working to secure laws favorable to labor. Work is improving some because of the sugar crop.

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incl mar, '15.

C. L. U., Perth Amboy and vicinity, NJ, tax, o, n, d, '14..

F. L. 9079, tax, dec,' 14, 45c; f, 45c; d f, 45c. O B. C. 14693, tax, dec, '14, $1.75; f, $1.75; df, $1.75.

L. M. 14375, tax, jan, '15, $4.55; f, $4.55; d f. $4.55.

F. & C. M. E. 14229, tax, bal d, '14, j, f. '15, $1.40; f, $1.40; d f. $1.40; sup, 44c.

F. L. 12648, tax, n, d, '14, $1.75; f, $1.75; df. $1.75; sup, $1.35..

E. W. 14472, tax, jan, '15, 60c; f, 60e; d f, 60c.. F. L. 13125, tax, jan, '15, 35c; f, 35c; d f. 35c; 1-c hatters assess, 7c..

P. B. W. 14615, tax, d, '14, j. '15, $1.90; f. $1.90; d f, $1.90..

F. L. 14576, tax, dec. '14, $1.35; f, $1.35; d f, $1.35; 1-c hatters assess, 27c.

L. L. 14775, I. F..

U. F. P. & S. H. T. & O. 14569, tax, bal n. bal d, '14, j, '15, $9.30; f, $9.30; df, $9,30

P. L. & D. L. 14717, tax, o, n, '14, $1; f. $i; df, $1.

F. L. 14721, tax, d, '14, j, '15, $1.20; f. $1.20; df, $1.20; 1-c hatters assess, 24c.

T. & L. A., Grand Forks, N D, tax, sept, '14, to and incl feb, '15.

T. & L. A., Logansport, Ind, tax, oct, '14, to and incl mar, '15.

P. B. M. 9309, tax, jan, '15, $1.95; f, $1.95; d f, $1.95; 1-c hatters assess, 39c.

U. I. 14113, tax, nov, '14, $2.70; f, $2.70; dí, $2.70; 1-c hatters assess. 59c..

H. N. & A. 14767, sup.

2. S. Smith, Hartford, Conn, sup. H. O. A. 14788, sup.

F. L. 14333, sup.

H. S. 12347, tax, d, '14, j, '15, $3.25; f. $3.25; d f, $3.25; sup, 50c.

F. L. 14179, tax, bal o, bal d, '14, bal j, '15, $1.40; f. $1.40; df. $1.40; sup, $6.25. H. & R. E. I. A. & B. I. L. of A., sup.

U. L. C., Mahoning County, Ohio; Youngstown, Ohio, tax, may, '14, to and incl apr, '15..

C. L. C., Takoma, Wash, tax, june, '14, to and incl may, '15.

T. & L. C., Vallejo, Cal., tax, j, f, m, '15. T. & L. A., New Castle, Pa. tax, oct. '14, to and incl mar, '15...

C. & F. W. 14777, I. F..

B. S. O. 14719, tax, bal o, bal n. d.' 14, $5.50; f. $5.50; d f. $5.50..

F. L. 9068, tax, dec, '14, 65c; f. 65c; d f, 65e; 1-c hatters assess. 13c.

$95.447 53

H. M. 14084, tax, d, '14, j, '15, $3.65; f. $3.65; d f, $3.65..

1. Q. W. I. U. of N. A., sup

3 50

T. P. & F. C. 13046, tax, dec, '14, $8.10; f, $8.10; d f. $8.10.

24 30

U. A. of P. & S. F. of U. S. & Can., tax, o, n, d, '14.

B. P. 13156, tax, d, '14, j, '15, $1; f, $1; df, $1
A. W. 14371, tax, oct, '14, $2; f. $?; d f. $2.
F. T. & L. C., Fresno, Cal, tax, oct, '14, to and
incl mar, '15..

640 00

W. F. of M., 1-c hatters assess,

165 00

R. C. I. P. A., tax, dec. '14

100 00

M. D. B. D. D & F, 13041, tax, bal o, bal n, ba! d, '14, j. '15, $21.05. f, $21.05; df, $21.05; I. F., $86.50.

W. R. A. U. of A., tax, nov, '14.

73 33

F. L. 13136, tax, jan, '15. $1.10; f, $1.10; df.

S. U. of N. A., tax, jan, '15.

61 19

$1.10; sup, $1.12.

G. B. B. A. of the U. S & Can., tax, jan, '15.

66 66

I. S. & E. U. of N. A., tax, dec, '14.

36 04

S. M. 10342, tax, jan, '15, 80c, f, 80c; d f. 80c; sup, $16.60.

I. B. T. & T. C. W. A., tax, jan, '15.

18 80

S. Handman, New York, NY, sup.

U. N. C. 6939, tax, jan, '15, $10.50; f, $10.50; df, $10.50

31 50

C. L. U., Shenandoah, Pa, tax, feb, '15, to and

incl jan, '16.

10. 00

T. & L. C., West Frankfort, Ill, tax, oct, '14, to and incl mar, '15...

5.00

T. & L. A., Massillon, Ohio, tax, oct, '14, to and incl mar, '15

5.00

C. L. C., Santa Rosa, Cal., tax, oct, '14, to and

F. L. 14537, tax, bal o, d, '14, 65c; f, 65c; d f, 65c; sup, 5e.

3. F. L. 14722, tax, bal dec, '14, 31.20;f, 31 20, đ

$1.20

U. L. 14679, tax, dec, '14, $1.55; f. $1.55; df. $1.55; 1-c hatters assess, 31c..

I. U. W. W. & M. L., tax, feb, '15.

C. L. U., Burlington, Vt, tax, s, o, n, '14.

T. & L. C., Ogdensburg. N Y, tax, oct. '14, to

4. U. L. 13085, tax, dec, '14, 70c; f, 70c; d f, 70c.. F. L. 14748, tax, bal d, '14, j, '15, 75c; f, 75c; df, 75c; sup, 88c.

F. L. 14748, 1-c hatters assess.

F. & G. 14660, tax, jan, '15, 60c; f, 60c; d f, 60c; sup, 48c..

F. & G. 14660, 1-c hatters assess.

M. M. & T. W. 10263, tax, jan, '15, $1.15; f, $1.15; df, $1.15; sup, $1.05.

S. C. & J. 14736, sup.

L. P. 14718, tax, bal nov, '14, 5c; f, 5c; d f, 5c; sup, 92c.

F. L. 14713, tax, bal d,' 14, bal j, '15, 10c; f, 10c; d f, 10c; sup, $2.04.

5. U L. 11345, tax, bal d, '14, i, '15, 55c; f, 55c; df, 55c; 1-c hatters assess, 10c.

B. & S. W. U., tax, nov, '14.

I. U. of S. & O. E., 1-c hatters assess.

C. L. U., Gloucester, Mass, tax, o, n, d, '14.

T. & L. A., Waycross, Ga, tax, may, '14, to and incl oct, '14.

B. 14055, tax, dec, '14, 35c; f, 35c; d f, 35c

M. R. W. 14320, sup.

F. L. 11449, tax, bal d, '14. j, '15, $1.30; f, $1.30; d f, $1.30; acct, 1-c hatters assess, 10c F. L. 14634, sup..

H. N. M. P. & B. 6170, sup.

C. L. U., Chehalis, Wash, sup.

F. L. 14789, sup.

N. P. 14752, sup..

F. L. 14635, sup

C. E. A. 14757, sup.

6. I. P. E. of N. A., tax, jan, '15.

U. G. W. of A., tax. o, n, '14, $571.18; 1-c

C. M. & E. T. L. & H. I. U., tax, d, '14, j. '15.

F. & C. M. E. 14687, sup.

F. L. 14532, tax, jan, '15, $1.75; f. $1.75; d f, $1.75; I. F.. $2.50.

F. A. 12270, tax, feb, '15, $5; f, $5; d f, $5. A. & P. 8316, tax, jan, '15, $440; f, $4.40; d f, $4.40; I. F., 75c.

F. & C. M. E. 14687, tax, jan. '15, 50c; f, 50c; d f, 50c; 1-c hatters assess, 10c.. T. F. 14558, tax, bal o, bal n, bal d, '14. j. '15, $5.15; f, $5.15; d f. $5.15; I. F., $1.25. T. F. 14558, R F.

C. L. U., Middleboro, Mass, tax, sept, '14, to and incl aug, '15..

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