The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1886-08-25
LABOR AND LABoRERs.
Coiored Men Joining the Knights of Labor
Industrial Notes.

industrial Notes.
Philadelphia Record
There are two district assemblies in Norfolk,
Va each with twenty-seven local asse nbles
Over half the membership are eolored men, and
they are very enthusiastic aud carry their re-
igions zeal into the order. Race distinctions are
disappearing. Harmony prevails between white
and black workmeu. Both political parties have
Knights on their congressional ticket. CO.
operative baker shop has been started there A
co operative store has also been started at Dan
vile, and a cooperative tobacco factory and a
soap factory al Richmond. Only a few hundred
of the 1000 men formerly employed in the Nor
folk hayward are az work at present.
Less complaint is heard of idle labor. Demand
is winning up idlers in all crafts except in three
or four directions Quite number of mechan
les are returning from the West. but employ
ment there is again increasing.
The New Jersey State Federation of Trades
meets in New Brunswick Aug 80. The an
nual convention of the International Furniture
Makers Union will meet on Sept. l3 at Evans
vile. Ind. The second convention of the Nation-
al Federation of Miners will be well attended
The basis of Representation is one delegate for
every hundred men. This calls for 2,CDe
delegates The actual number will be about 250
or 300 Quite number will be in favor of merg-
ing into the Knights. This course has been op-
posed for years by certain leaders, who fear they
would not retain their leadership.
The New York Central Labor Union became
unwieldy and has been divided into ten separ-
ate branches or sections. Each section Is com
posed of five delegates from each trade organiza-
ton, and each sectien sends one delegate TO form
a rentra labor union. Steps will now be taken by
this central representative body TO extend labor
organization ito mold public opinion" to hold
mass meetings, to found a labor press. to adjust
differences and to do many other things
The six Thousand tobacco workers of New York
have formed union. The Progressive Tailors
will hold national convention to-day in New
York city.
The printers are trying life INSURANCE. on this
basis Twenty-Five cents each the death of
any printer insured who is from Is to 25 years of
age: 80 cents on those from 30 to 30; As cents on
those from 80 to 40, and 30 cents those above
20 years Of age certificate of good health and
good moral character is required from practic-
ing physician on candidates for membership in
the insurance branch No printer over 80 years
of age is eligible.
State assembly was organized in Georgia,
and several new districts will be organized A
State assembly has been organized at St Louis.
Two new districts have been organized. and local
assemblies are springing up all over the State
The Wisconsin State Assembly will be organ
lied, on Tuesday. at Milwaukee, The Michigan
State Assembly will be held at Grand Rapids on
Sept z
Some labor referners in New York want to
have law passed exempting from taxation lard
mp to 81 900 in value used for homestead par
poses also. exempting houses of the Same value
Up TO this time there has been very little re-
spouse to the cali for a union conference of new
political forces
More money is being expended for machinery
anG mechanical appliances than at any time in
the history of the country, and manufacturers
are already quietly anticipating stronger prices
before winter. The railroad companies are
heavy purchasers. Pipeline builders are crowd
ing in demands. So are bridge, and boat
builders.
Unusual activity prevails in the Western gold
silver and lead mines, both Ct the United States
and northaFn MeyicD Concentrating mills are
being run day and night in several localities.
Tramways are being built. and the cost of hand
ling ores will thus be reduced by more efficient
devices and appliances Some Of the reports are
very attractive.
Manufacturers Of rubber goods are preparing
| for the most active season they have ever had.
One of the largest works will put eco additional
hands on next week.