The national Republican. [volume] (Washington City [D.C.]) 1866-1870, 1868-01-29

the rooms Of the Builders Exchange, corner Of
Eighth and Z streets, for the purpose Of forming
On motion, Mr.. 7. b. Entwisle was appointed
Temporary chairman, and Mr.. George L, Kirk
was chosen secretary pro TEN,
regulations, reported the folowingi
having had the subject OF mutual protection
under consideration, and having given the sub
lee mature consideration, respectfully make the
Whereas IL has evidently, from the uncertain
condition OF affairs, which Is the main cause OF
the fluctuations In the business affairs Of the
country the effect OF which fell heavily upon all
branches o. Industry, and upon none more hea.
building, that some understanding should be ar.
rived at by which their interest should be pro.
tected from the embarrassments thrown upon
labor among the various employees Of every
branch which fall heavily and ruinously upon
terial at the time they are made.
After a contract Is made some demand upon
the master-woikmen may be made which II car
ton and stability Of the master-workmen are es.
sential to the community at large, and more par
yesting their surplus capital in bcsatifyins and
building up our city, but who are deferred from
doing so from the uncertainty Of labor, which
| should be as permanent as capital, because one
is dependent upon the other.
In arriving At some permanent and stable basis
for the mutual protection Of the msster-builders
we are equally DESTROYS of protecting labor, and
at the same time do justice 10 those OF our fellow.
citi zcns who are willing and anxious to expend
with these considerations, and to accomplish
the end desired, your committee respectfully
each branch to revise and establish a list OF
prices, based upon the present Increased price OF
labor and material, which will enable every
master.workman to contract for work under
! standingly.
The committee, In arriving at the conclusions
expressed, wish 1t to be distinctly understood
that they neither wish nor desire to Interfere in
the least with the rules and regulations OF en-.
ployees; but 1t Is their earnest desire to estsb-
fish some permanen basis, that they may under.
standingly contract for work, which must neces-
sarily prove benenci to those who are employed
faithful execution OF all contracts. Therefore,
your committee offer the following resolutions;
Resolpsd, That permanent organization Of all
master builders Is essential to accomplish the
object in view.
Resolved, That a committee be appointed to
draft constitution and bylaws for the govern
Rs,9S,ced That committee be appointed to re-
material as they at present exist.
signed by s. ], Digs, George Z. Kirk, George
Courtney, George W. Hardness, Thomas b. Emit
The report being accepted, and open for discus
strong enough. He wanted something drafted
relating to apprenticeship.
Mr.. W. l.. Brown called for the reading OF the
preamble by sections, which was ordered, and
each section adopted.
The arst and second resolutions were read and
adopted; but the third was objected to by Mr.
Angus, who moved that 1t be laid on the table
Mr.. Wilson I. Brown thought that after the
organization had become permanent 1t would be
well enough to report n list of prices, and he
would second the motion to lay 1t on the table.
Mr. Kirk SAID there could be no objection to
proposition, and necessary to the guidance ofthe
Mr.. Angus thought II would require six weeks
TO perfect book of prices, and thereby delay the
organizato lon. For himself he wanted no pub
lished scale of prices, but If the association IA
vorcd 1t after permanent organization he would
Mr.. George W. Hardness said book of prices
matters that might be thrown In court for adju.
dication. The present book could not be worked
BY, and would mislead Jury in its decision. lie
! favored, however, the laying over OF the resolu.
tion for the present.
Mr.. Wilson f. Brown moved to lay 1t on the
table for the reason that the public might think
q raise OF prices was the intention, and then
again. he desired permanent Organization be-
fore book OF PEI prizes ts was .s, agreed upon. -
discuss prices, but to organize an association
Of builders for mutual protection,
The question being taken, the third resolution
The following committee, was appointed to
ton: Messrs Wilson 4. Brown, N. Merrill H', q.
". darkness, J. A. Powers. I. A. Brown, Hiram
Ritehie, John A. stewart, 7, u. Entwisle.
| Mr.. Hardness moved that the meeting go into
/ ensuing six months.
The motion was seconded, and Mr.. T. b. Emit.
first vice president George W, Harkness, second
| vice president; Augustus Davis, secretary and
Some business OF a private character was then
transacted, after which the meeting adjourned
! FrNERAL OF NH: JAMES =, GrLL.-At $50
o'clock yesterday afternoon the funeral of Mr..
| GIL took place from the East Washington IN
E,) church, and was attended by the following
| DrlpFa CONGREGATIONAL pry.
Grand Lodge, l. o. o. T., headed by Mr.. u. A.
kidder; Harmony Lodge No. 9, l. o. o. T.,
WIsej District Tent Of Rechabites, headed by W.
headed BY william osIby; Great Council Of the
| /. o. X. NJ, of the District of Columbia, led by
Mr.. p. A; Caywood; Tusaarora Tribe Nos, 10.
4. NJ, LED by MI John T. covcy' all escorted by
Rev. Mr.. Charlton, of the Virginia avenue
At the grave Sir. John Murphy performed it he
sst sad rites of the Order OF odd Fellows; W, @.
Brock tos the Rechabitcs, and Mr. William
The coffin furnished by Mr.. d. ". Butler, UNI
dertaker, was a handsome ono, trimmed with
Deceased leaves a wife and Ave children to
mourn his demise.
TnE WASHINGTON SKATING PARK.-Notwith-
standing the snow storm yesterday continued
for the major portion of the day, falling depth
ton Park was early cleared, and by four O'CLOCK
several hundred ladies and gentlemen awaited
themselves of the privilege OF indulging in
skating. The ice was in Ms good condition as at
ANY previous time this season, and the 5th Cav
airy band wss present TO add to the enjoyment
of the visitors; Itisexpeoted today that large
concoursc will be present. as the Indications late
last night were favorable to render the Ice on the
pond as smooth and brittle as looking glass
ARRESTED on THREE CHARGEs.-A colored |
man named Joseph Stewart was arrested on |
Monday by Oiicef Hollinberger, of the Seventh |
precinct 1t appears that Stewart and his wife |
parted somc time sincei yesterday he went to |
where she was living, IN Jackson alley, and drew |
a revolver on her, making many threats |
of violence at the time. Before he left he com.
mitted an assault and battery on her. Justice |
Walter hned him $40 for carrying concealed wea- |
pons, and in default Of payment he was sent to |
jail for thirty days For assaulting and threat |
ening her he was comfaitted to Jail for court.
ELECTION OF 0FFIcERs,-Ata meeting Of the |
coachmakers "Union, No. g." the following |
named officers were elected for the ensuing six |
months, WIS president, Alex. Davidson; vice |
president, Samuel Wlsei Eeeording secretary, |
John Reynolds corresponding SECRETARY, ]. ".
Hibbsi financial secretary, j. Uurtisj treasurer,
John Lightell Among other business transacted |
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