in the union who is betraying them. We talked for some time, and I agreed with Shreve that it probably is all a mistake.
I called on B. P. Smith this evening at his residence. He had company, and I only stayed a little while. Our conversation was general, and in the presence of others.
I discontinued at lo.oo R M.
Yours respectfully,
As the annual convention of the Western Federation was about to take place, the operative was instructed to become a delegate, if possible; and he was so well liked and trusted by the men, that he was almost unanimously elected to represent Millmen's Union No. 93.
The convention took place in Denver, and the operative, therefore, communicated the proceedings daily to the Agency, who sent them by special delivery to Manager Guiterman.
Strange though it may seem, the convention did not authorize a single murder, nor did it order the destruction of any property. The following two reports are a fair sample of the proceedings and deliberations of the convention, as seen by a wolf in sheep's clothing:
Dear Sir: —
OPERATIVE NO. 42 REPORTS:
Denver, Colo., Wednesday, June ist, 1904.
I went to the W. F. of M. Convention this morning. Discussion was resumed of increasing the per capita tax to make the $300,000 fund mentioned in my report a few days ago. They debated on this all forenoon, and on opening this afternoon the resolution was voted down.