The Evening critic., 1882-03-03
LOCAL LABOR NOTES,
A Painters Union Orgnnizcd-Othcr
Industrial Matters.

Timms' Hall, at Seventh and D streets north
west, was the scene last night Of a very sue
cessful meeting. Pursuant to call from the
president Of the Federation of Labor, the
painters of this city assembled in large num-
bers for the purpose Of organizing a union.
At 80 Mr.. d. Edmonston, secretary of the
Federation, called the meeting to order, and
made a brief address, setting out the object OF
the meeting and the necessity Of the painters
seeking the protection and aid OF we'll
organized and harmonious union. He said
that there were many'questions to be definitely
settled in connection with the work and wages
OF the painters which could be settled advan-
tageously by tho help Of n union, and not
otherwise. Mr.. Edmonston added that it was
advisable 10 organize as promptly as possible,
and that nominations for a temporary chair
man were In order.
Messrs. Grenald, Martin AMI others Were
nominated and declined Mr.. Thomas S.
Denham was nominated, and being unani-
mously elected at once took his seat after
making an addrcss, In the course of which he
stated that n small Painters Union had been
previously established In the District and was
still in existence, but that he, as one of its
members, was willing that the smaller organ.
ization should be disbanded and its mem
bers join the Union about to be established.
Mr.. Edmonston made q motion that vote
he taken as to whether a permanent organ
ization should be effected at once or not, and
IL was unanimously agreed 10 form a permg
nent organization.
secretary. Mr.. Breen was nominated and de-
clined. Mr.. George Quackenbush was unan-
mously elected and took his seat.
Mr.. Edmonston, Mr.. Denham and others dis
cussed the objects of the Association and the
action necessary TO be taken. 1t was agreed
that arrangements be made for securing a hall
for the regular meetings of the organization !;
that committees be appointed, etc. Mr..
Stickles made motion that all painters
present desiring 10 join the organization
register their names and addresses with the
secretary.
The motion was carried and a roll-book
opened. When all the names had beon en-
tered there were found to be ITO sgners, a
larger number than have ever before Joined q
labor union In the District at n preliminary
meeting.
The organization was much more success
ful than could have been expected, and indi.
Gates that the Painters Union Will be one Of
the largest and most important labor organi.
zations in the District The organization was
announced 10 be completed, and q number OF
members Of the Federation of Labor of this
city and of the Knights of Labor OF Chicago
New York and Baltimore addressed the meet
Ing, expressing their complete satisfaction ai
the promising outlook OF the new union, and
urged the members to exert themselves u
promote their own interests and those of the
union.
John Stone, VIM. Barnes, Robert Brennan
and Jonn Mills were appointed to prepare Il
| constitution and bylaws.
The meeting adjourned until "Wednesday
| night, the 9Th Inst, when they Will hold O
business meeting at Knights of Pythias
| Hall.
The Federation of Labor have agreed to take
| steps 10 expedite the organization OF Plumb
| ers' and Timers Unions.
| The Carpenters Union hold an importan
meeting tonight at Knights OF Pythia'
| Hall.