The workingman's advocate. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1864-1877, 1872-04-13


POLITICAL Etc, ETC.
BALTIMORE, April, 6, 1872.
70 ths EDITOR q Inn woaxlxenASa ADVOCATE.
THE MARYLAND LEGISLATURE.
The biennial session Of the Maryland Leg
islature adjourned on Monday night pre-
cisely at ~ o'clock. The closing day il
stated to have been the busiest day Of the
session, as a large number of bills had been
held back to force them through on the Last
day Of the session q large number, how
ever, failed to 60 through and are left in
the hands Of the clerk The whole num-
Der of bills passed was 452, the character
of which was generally in favor Of some
capitalists, corporation or railroad compa-
ny The few which were introduced in
favor Of the workingmen we're defeated,
among which we're the bill for the abolish
ing Of the contract system of labor practic-
ed in the branches Of shoe making and
coopering bill to appoint delegate to
attend the International Congress Of Re-
form to meet in London, England, also
failed So unless the Governor appoints a
delegate Maryland will not be represented.
THE KNIGHTS OF ST. CRIsPIN,
in this city, are in Aourishing condition.
They feel little sore over the defeat Of the
convict bill in the Legislature. and are
disposed to think they were sold by some
one but on the whole they are satisfied to
wait until next session. One point has been
gained, that is, it was brought fairly before
the public, and although Messrs. Reed,
Jones 4 Co. spent an immense amount of
money for something, their victory, at best,
will be but temporary one.
THE KNIGHTS OF THE SQUARE AND CIRCLE
(can makers, were no less interested in the
result, than we're the St. Crispins. For
though their business is not now carried on
in the penitentiary, nor cannot be unless
special act be passed to authorize it, still
they we're certain that such an act would be
passed this session, and If the Triple Bill, "
introduced by Jumart, had been passed, it
would have forever prevented can making
in that institution.
THE COoPERs
appear to be the most disappointed Of any,
for they had made such strenuous efforts,
and worked 50 hard to get an outside infiu-
ence to bear ON the Legislature, and, as
they thought, had succeeded in doing so.
They were taken all aback when the vote
was announced. They were disappointed
in those who voted FOR the bill, and they
were disappointed in those who voted
AGAINST the bill. Disappointed, because
many who voted in favor Of it they had
counted would vote against it, and many
among those who voted against the bill
they had expected would vote in favor Of it.
They are not at all satisfied they think
there has been some foul play somewhere,
but they do not know where to place it.
THE HORSE sHoERs
held their regular monthly meeting on
Tuesday night last. They had very fair
attendance. Since their mass meeting they
have increased their membership consider
ably, and every prospect Of continuing the
good work. They are now DESTROYS OF
opening correspondence with similar organ
izations, with a view of forming National
or International organization. Any one de-
sireing to correspond on the above subject
can address, w. +. Waidner, Cor. Sec,
Horse Shoers' Association, 50 Lexington
street, Baltimore, Md. The members of
this trade throughout the United States
cannot fail to see and admit the utility,
propriety and necessity Of such step. 1t
is to be hoped that Mrs Waidner will have
an immediate numerous correspondence,
resulting in establishing
A HORSE sHOER's INTERNATIONAL UNION,
which will have its subordinate unions in
every section Of the Union.
THE HOUSE AND SHIP PAINTERS
are also on the progressive list. So far they
have two Lodges chartered under the Grand
Lodge Of the United States. No. 8 had
quite a lively meeting on Monday night.
Business of importance to the union was
transacted. The new Lodge number not
known by your correspondent,) met on
Wednesday night, and had quite large
attendance. The painters of the city seem
to have awakened to new life, and those
who formerly we're opposed to organization
begin to see their folly. There is good
missionary work going among the painters
of the city.
THE CIGAR MAKERS UNION
met on Friday evening, and report every
thing working well. Mr.. Edwin johnson,
President of the International Union, Wis
tied Washington few days ago, and had
an interview with some Of the members of
Congress, in relation to matters that affect
the league business. He was favorably inn
pressed with the result of his journey, and
obtained promise from Mr.. Davis that he,
(Johnson, would have an interview with
the committee at an early day.
THE SHIP JOINERs' UNION
held their regular monthly meeting on Fri
day evening. The meeting, as is usually
the case, was well attended, and indeed
seemed to have little more life than usual.
The financial condition of the union is very
good. Your correspondent viii refrain for
the present from saying anything further OF
the matters Of this union, in his next ne
NAV have something interesting to commu-
nicate.
THE BRICKLAYBRs
were out in full force at their meeting on
Thursday night 1t being the first of the
quarter the members had to "pony up,
and as the spring trade is about to open up
every man needs must be ready TO go to
work. and unless he has a clear card-why
he ia not ready There is not much danger
Of there being may laggards among the
bricklayers.
THE TRUNK MAKERS
There is a movement among the trunk
makers looking to the reorganization OF
their union. Two meetings have already
been held, at which there has been much
discussion !; but there is probability, and
a strong one too. that the union will be re-