The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1869-11-06
FROM MARYLAND.

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TO the Editor Of the wOAKnGxAEs ADVOCATE.
THE MUNICIPAL FARCE
to which the citisens have been treated, at
their own expense, by the Mayor and City
Council, was brought to a close last week,
BY the Council, after many vain efforts to
geta quorum-vetOing the mayors message,
refusing to sign the new ordinance creating
n new building committee for the new City
Hall. Several Of the contracts were also
annulled, which will throw a number Of
workmen cut Of employment. This is to be
regretted on account of the near approach
OF winter.
THE CIGAR MAKERS UNION,
Of this city, at special meeting, called for
the purpose, adopted unanimously, the con-
stitution Of the International Union. Nine
new members were elected at the same
meeting. Tho prospects of the onion are
aattering. Trade is good, and the men are
receiving good wages. The same maybe
said OF the =
who are now as busy Is bees, and making
good wages. There are some scab shops ia
this city, but they are chiefly worked By
boys. Mem are beginning to think more Of
themselves than to DO fo6hd among such III
cerated matter. Il is becoming disgusting,
and smells too much like a pest house.
THE CURRIERS'
were regaiing themselves this week with a
ssiree. They had q very pleasant time. The
arrangements were all that could be desired,
and everything passed of in q mcst agrees-
able manner. One noticeable feature was
the mingling of those who bad formerly held
themselves above going to such places. All
seemed to enjoy themselves, and retired at
an early hour. The music was excellent,
and the refreshments were furnished By one
of our best caterers, in bis most excellent |
style.
IRON MoULDERs' UNION, 10,
report things in a favorable condition. |
Trade good, membership full and prices
fair.
IRON NoULDERs' UNION, a,
had to perform the painful duty OF burying
a deceased member, who died il |
the early part of the week. The full mem
bership turned out, and walked in process
sion, with full band of music, to the place
Of burial The Union betrayed the expense
Of the funeral, and made ample provision
for the son to learn bis trade at the same
foundry in which the father was employed,
Isaac Shepherd & Co.'s, stove and hollow
ware mOulders, who also contributed li5er-
ally towards the widow and orphans Of the
deceased. He was q man Of good character,
IN afectioDate husband and kind father,
respected and loved by all who knew him ; q
good society man, and a brother in every
respect His standing 10 the Union NAV be
Judged OF by the full attendance at his fu-
neral. The members are taxed dollar a
head for the benefit Of toe family.
Tue cRIsPINs, LODGE lis,
are making arrangements TO celebrate the
anniversary Ut St. Crispin, by a grand ball
IN the 4th OF November There can be no
louot but this will be one of the finest balls
" the season. The committee having the
natter in hand understand their business,
Ind a gay time is in store for those who may
rave the opportunity to be present.
POLITICAL.
The political parties have marshaled their
treDgth and are preparing for final action
IN Monday Lext. Full tickets Of the res.
'ective parties are ia the field, and the con
est for council will be quite warm. The
wORKINGNEN AND Reform PARTY
re also at work, and the indications are
hat il will be mixed council. The Work
ngmen ami Reform Party have been denied
judge OF the election, as there are but three
nd ges TO each precinct, and custom has al
'avs given two OF them to the dominant
srtv, which this time s the Democratic par
Y. Nor can they have even q clerk, for
here is but one clerk TO each precinct, and
be Democrats have the selection of Elm, so
nat in the counting Of the votes our party
I'LL have DO say. 1t is now pretty certain
Rat the contest for sheriff Is going to be
cry warm. Il is now conceded on ali sides .
bat Mr.. W. A. Wisong, i! not elected, viii
IN Mr.. Augustus ALBERT very close. Mr..
!. Is gaining strength every day, and his 3
-iends, who are numerous, are working
ard for him.
CooPERs, Nd. q,
mployed at jenkins cooper shop, are on
rike against a reduction of wages. They !
ave promise of work in other shops, if their !
nployer does not retrace his steps. \.
Yours, &C., vtR1As. !