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into definite action along the lines suggested by this organiza- tion ; and those who are not informed would do well to acquaint themselves with its principles. It stands for fair treatment of employees in mercantile establishments ; it stands for sanitary workshops ; and it stands for an attempt to place responsibility where it belongs. It indorses those merchants whose standards are high.

I believe the sweat-shop evil could be eradicated if thinking people would lend their aid. The trades-organizations are work- ing to this end ; and when all these forces become sufficiently emphatic in their denunciation of this deplorable system, it will vanish away, as negro slavery vanished from the civilized world.

ANNIE MARION MACLEAN.

CHICAGO.