Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1880-05-11
The Eight-Hour Labor Law.

MEETING Or THE wORKINGMEN's ASSEMBLY.
The WOrkingmens Assembly net last night:
Mr.. j. p. Hamilton in the chair and q. Craney
secretary. Communications were read from
different labor organizations throughout the
United States, fayoring the passage OF the
eight hour law by Congress before its adjourn
ment. MI. Craney submitted a resolution,
which was adopted. calling upon all members
OF the assembly TO use their utmost endeayOr5
TO see congressman, and De on hand Saturday
next, the 18th inst, at the Capitol when the
tight-hour law will come up. Mr.. Powder al
yOcated the resolution quite earnestly and said
he would see a number OF congressman. He
had received the promise OF several that they
would vote for ITS passage. Mr.. TUNA stated
that the carpenters union was then in session,
and Were arranging 10 unite more SOlidy and
demand an increase OF wages. Mr.. Craney
offered resolution, which was adopted, that
the corresponding secretary notify the various
gates. and urge upon them to send
lew delegates that will attend more regularly.
Mr.. Craney read the following from the .'eight-
hour delegation ITO the Trades Assembly OF
Labor mons OF Washington, DC: Gentlemen
and fell0W-WO Tkmen: on the 18th inst. Con-
gress by special appointment will, In the House.
consider the passage OF the pending measure for
the enforcement and proper construction OF the
national eght-hOur law. Relying on YOUR in
terests in this just and benedcent measure and
recalling your former recognition OF our efforts
In this behalf, We now urge upon you the i'm
p0rtance OF your Joint and several efforts with
members OF Congress By personal interviews
best, appeal TO them. or to such OF them as are
your friends or acquaintanceS for their pres
enee and active cooperation for the passage OF
the resolution as reported by the House com
n1ttee on education and labor on Saturday the
18th inst Signed by K. 7. Trevelick, presi-
dent; John g. Mills. secretary; S. C. Hunt, Chas.
III. Litchman, Dyer u. Lem and $. r. Parsons
elght-hour delegation.
THE PENNSYLVANIA. AVENUE SPECIAL Assess
AENTs--A number Of the property holders on
pennsylvania avenue, between 1St and 6sh
streets, Who have failed to pay the special as
sessmeltS for the Neuchatel pavement OF the
avenue, are interested in the case of Alexander
agt. COOK, Which Was argued before the Court fn
General Term some months ago. but In which
no decision has as yet been announced There
is POSSIBLY million dollars worth or property
involved and. no decision having been made
those who have been depending on the case aud
who determined long since 10 do lust as Mr..
Alexander did, DOW find that the latter has paid
hls taxes under protest, aud Ihey will do like
wise
DIyORCED.-Yesterday Chief Justice Cartier,
In the Equity Court, granted Mary \. Hurdle
divorce from Charles II. Hurdle They were
married In this city on September 22. 1865. by
Rev. j. G.. Butler, and lived together until Now
emeer %, ISIS, when she Charges that he de-
serted her. She also charges him with having
been guilty OF repeated acts OF adultery with
Annie Miller. Mr.. John y, Oliver was solicitor
Tor the complainant
THE PHILHARMONIC SOCIETY met last night at
the Congregational church, Mr.. Prince, vice
president, in the chair. The report OF the preSi-
dent for the past year was read. showing: Num-
Der or passive members fer the year, 121; active
members. 10: average attendance OF active
members at reheaTSalS and concerts ST, or about
80 Per cent. The treasurer's report was read
and referred TO an auditing committee appointed
by the chair. 1t shows the society TO have been
In debt S490.2S at the end OF the last musical
year. This debt was reduced to S35I.2S By the
proceeds OF two excursions given during the
summer. At present the debt OF the society is
S5OI.l6 This will. however. be reduced 10 about
500 when the 1ull returns from the last concert
are paid in. The librarians report was read and
accepted by the society. II places the value OF
books belonging 10 the society at S55f17, or more
than enough TO Offset the entire deOt The an
nual election OF officers resulted In the choice OF
the 1OllOwing:-Mr. Middleton, president; Capt
Prince, vice president; Mr.. +. Reichenbach SEE
rotary; captain Pratt, treasurer; Mr.. Taylor Mr..
Frazier and DR.. Winters, directors. The election
or leader caused great deal or discussion
among the members. and AVERY close vote was
anticipated. Mr.. GlOetZner was declared elected
ty vote OF = TO 20 Tor Prof. Caulfield. The
consideration or amendments to the by laws
was Indefinitely postponed