The above is a splendid likeness of Mr. James Duncan, first vice-president of the American Federation of Labor and general secretary-treasurer of the Granite Cutters' International Association of America. Under Mr. Duncan's administration the granite cutters of the country have become practically thoroughly organized, the wages of the granite cutters have been materially advanced, and the eight hour day in the trade accomplished. When Mr. Duncan took charge of the organization it was burdened with a debt of over one hundred thousand dollars, incurred during its great New England lockout. The debt has been paid, and the organization now has a treasury of more than a quarter of a million of dollars. |