The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1868-06-06


thsssash ana worknanliks manner for the
sum or V52.
The Coopses reported their business rather
DUH. owing. IN grsat measure, TO 20 much
work hsing done by conyicts.
The snricklAyerB reported about 400 Of
their members out on . strike, 200 ut work
for The wages called for BY the Union Cos per
dAyl and some miserable scabs at work for
what thsy could get, which was more than
they were worth, being very inferior work
men.
The Carpenters reported business little
dull.
The Printers reported business about the
same as last week, with demand no greater
than the supply.
The Shipcarpentsrs said trade was moder-
ate, more could be done were 1t to be had.
The Puddlsrs reported that since last
meeting they had made scale Of prices
which were, in every respect, satisfactory to
the employers, thereby Obviating for all time
the necessity Of striking. The scale 10 10 be
adjusted every LAonth, and 10 based upon the
cost Of the raw material.
On motion the several reports were re-
ceived.
On motion, the hall committee were au-
thOrixed to contract for, and have performed,
the painting, staining and calsOmining re-
ferred to BY the chairman in his report, the
cost not to exceed the sum Of $50.
On motion, the assembly proceeded to bal
lot for officers for the ensuing year. With the
following result;
For Pesident-P. J. o'Connell, from the
Bricklaysrs' Union.
For Hice Presideat-William Tomlinson,
from the House Carpenters Union.
For Recording SecrstGry-P. d. Massie,
from the Typographical Union.
For Financial Sscretdry-E. Smalley,
from the Carpenters' and Joiners' Union.
For Corresponding SecretGry-FK. Tracy,
from the Typographical Uulon.
For 7re0surer-A. L. Fyte, from the Ty-
biographical Union.
For Wdrden-M Ouckes, fiom the Coop
ers' Union.
On motion the elections were declared
unanimous.
The gentlemen elected received the casto-
mary pledge from the retiring president, and
took their seats, Immediately assuming the
duties of their respective Offices.
On motion, . upen'mous vote of thanks
was passed for the very Efficient manner in
which the retiring officers had performed
their duties during the past year.
One week further time was allowed the re-
firing treasurer to balance his accounts and
report in full.
The following gentlemen were elected and
installed as Trades Union Organizing and
Visiting Committee, viz :-Messrs- A. 9.
Cameron, VIM. Tomlinson. G. Fl. Hazelton,
@. NJ. Newland, P. J. O'Connell.
The following gentlemen were elected as
Finance Committee, viz = Messrs. Weber,
Syms, Mulraney, Selig, OVeracker.
Bills TO the amount Of 5000 were pre-
scented, audited and ordered paid.
On motion, vote Of thanks was rendered
to Mr.. A. Q. Cameron, for donation of gas
fixtures to the assembly.
Mr.. Cameron addressed the assembly at
some length in regard to the Polytechnic
School about to be established in this city,
and
On motion, the chair appointed committee
consisting Of Messrs. Cameron, Ozier and
Newland, who are to a.. in concert with the
movers Of the project. and report progress to
the assembly.
The treasurer was authorized to procure
new book for his use.
After the transaction Of other unimportant
business, the Assembly adjourned.
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