The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1872-07-06

t. the Editor Of the WoRKNGNANs ADVOCATE.
EIGHT HOURS.
On Wednesday evening, committee of
journeymen bricklayers, appointed at a
previous meeting Of the Journeymen
Bricklayers' Union, No. 1, of Maryland,
met similar committee of the"Boss Brick
layers =" to confer on the question Of eight
hours. The joint committee had a very
harmonious session, which lasted up to ten
o'clock. The whole matter, if am rightly
informed, was discussed in very able
manner, and with desire to do Justice to
both sides. The matter however was com
promised in the following manner The
committee on the part of the 8 Boss Brick
layers, stated that ON account Of having
already made their contracts for this year.
on the basis of ten hours, it would entail
upon them very heavy loss, and great
inconvenience too at the present time, to
cuncede the eight hour principle. But if
the men would be satisfied to finish the
present season on the ten hour system,
next spring they would inaugurato the
eight hour system. To this proposition the
committee agreed, and Will report favor
ably at the next regular meeting.
THE PLAsTERERs
are recognizing on the Mutual Protection
and Beneficial plan. They have held two
or three meetings which have been well
attended. At their last meeting, which
was held on Wednesday evening last, there
was nearly hundred persons in attend
ance, among whom were several "bosses.
They promise III the future to settle all
disputes by a committee Of conference or
on rne principle Ut arbitretion.
MIR. Alex. Crouch, President of the for
mer organization, and very energetic
Trades Unionists, is the leading spirit. He
is working hard to perfect the organization
They were not aware of the existence of an
international Union of their trade until
the last meeting, when your agent handed
them a copy of your valuable paper, in
which You called attention to the Interna-
tional Union. The Secretary, by a vote,
was directed to communicate with Mr..
Ennis The prospects Of the Union look
we'll
THE HORSE sHolRs.
The journey1nen Horse Shoers in the
employ Of the city Passenger Railway
Shops, have been on strike for an advance
Of wages. They have generally been sue
cessful, except in the new line A SCALA
wag, by the name Of John Richie, is fore
man Of the shop, and is the main instru-
ment in keeping the men out of their rights
But if the signs of the times do not fail
the men will soon triumph over this
contemplate sycophant. The statement
in my last, that the Horse Shoers had
struck for eight hours, was premature. 1t
was, as above stated, for an advance of
wages.
There is nothing definite as to what the
CABINET MAKERS
are doing. Nothing has transpired since
their last meeting, and | refrain from Civ
ing conjectures.
The difficulty existing between the
CAN MAKERS
and their employers have been amicably
arranged, the bosses having conceded to
the men.
The House Carpenters, or as they call
themselves,
THE KNIGHTS OF MALAKoFF,
| are progressing well They report having
formed several "Arches throughout the
! State, and claim to have a membership Of
several thousands The members of this
order seem to understand the principle of
secrecy. Their silence amounts almost to
4 a fault By being little more communi-
lcative with the correspondent Of the ADvo-
IcArR they might benefit their craftsmen in
other sections Of the country, and ulti-
Imately be of advantage to themselves.
u While hunting up the Horse Shoers,
your correspondent fell In with the
rs BRASS FINIsHBRs
wAo have been for some time trying to
eject an organization. They have nearly
accomplished their object. At their next
meeting they will effect a permanent organ
kizition and elect officers.
Il Whew hot, and growing hotter, is the
tori. As the month Of July approaches an
/, | evident uneasiness permeates the Democ-
ray Of this place. This was very percepti-
bid ut the meeting of the
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION,
. which met In this c1ty during the week.
The Convention was one Of responsibility
both in regard to the number and appear
lance Of it's members. The proceedings
which were not without life, were con
Quoted in perfect harmony, every thing
and everybody being under the -sgnesl'
y Influence Of the chair. Every enort tC
commit the Maryland delegation TO th'
, Democratic National Convention TO vot'
Cor Greeley and Brown failed, and the dele
I ration 60 unpledged TO cast their vote Il
Ehe 69t interest," q ~ pee4tapd the comp
REV. 1t il now very evident that the Lead,
- Of tAe party have not yet determined
Ehat esurse to pursue, and since the Stat,
INConv estion adjourned our small my
roliti6sns are lea determined, and mon
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