Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1886-05-21


PARSONS NOT IN FLORIDA
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, May 2l.-Careful In
curry as 10 the alleged presence OF the anarch-
iSt Parsons in this state has disclosed nothing
10 indicate that lie is here.
The Building Trade lockout.
THE EMPLOYEES OFFER NINE HOURS Byr ARE
FIRM AGAINST THE CARD SYSTEM.
A meeting OF the representatives OF the en-
ploying bosses and workmen was held ycster-
day, and the question OF returning to work at
nine hours or eight hours was determined by
agreeing 10 adhere 10 nine hours. The main
point OF difference with the men was the card
system, as ii was the opinion among the work.
men that the recent proposal OF the bosses con-
tcmplated doing away with the union organiZa-
tions altogether 1t explained that this
was not the intention. The only thing aimed
at, AZ WAS stated, was To remove interference
with the liberty of either the men or the bosses,
SO that IL two or three men should toe employed
To work on a building and they should happen
not To belong To the unions. then all the rest of
the men would not be compelled To leave tie
building; neither would the men be compelled
To join the unions nor the bosses Ice forced to
inquire II men asking employment were union
men lhe members oi tie union could have
their cards as now, and there would be no dis
criniuation against union men. nor any at
tempt TO till "A building with an interior grade
OF men 1t a lower rate OF wages. The union
rates of wages wo1ld toe maintained. and all
the real advantages of organization would be
preserved only the CAUSES OF annoyance and
friction between the men and the bosses would
be removed The above is substantially the
the members separated with the intention OF
reporting this basis oi compromise favorably to
their respective organizations.
AT THE KNIGHTS OF LABOR HEADQUARTERS
to-day there were no signs OF "A change in the
situation. Members of the committee said the
men were still as firm the first day OF the
lockout Quite number of stonecutiers aud
some other mechanics have left the city and
found work in other cities.
AT A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BRICKLAERs'
UNION,
held at their hall last evening, n unanimous
vote OF thanks was given Messrs. Charles 3
Denham, John I. Millen and John Phillips for
their action i'm the eight-hour issue, and il was
resolved that to those who Dy their action thus
demonstrate "a spirit OF JusiIce," the union
pledges hearty support and cooperation. and
the men VIII consider IL "a first duty To stand
firmly and truly in the future by those who at
this time proved friends and supporters. The
union also, by Vote thanked the uUbons of Bah
timOre, Philadelphia, New York, and Ches-
ter, Pa, for sympathy and financial support,
and pledged cooperation and material aid at
any time in the future when those unions may
be engaged in a local effort To improve their
Industrial condition.
BALTIMORE CARPENTERS ABANDON TIE
EIGHT HOURS"
The Baltimore San says: The carpenters at q
meeting last night concluded that eight hours
was impraciicable, and resolved almost unani-
mously upon an ultimatum TO be sent To the
bosses a compromise, making nine hours "A
day work at "A minimum pay of $3.50, with a
Carpenters and Urioie assembly and an aban-
donment OF the general card system.
society.
Representative and Mrs. Hit sent out invita-
tons TO the little friends OF their children To at
tend lawn party to be given at their residence
yesterday afternoon, and had planned To have
a number of outdoor games ON the large green.
On accent of the rain the little ones were, how
ever, obliged To stay indoors, and played and
fl.a l.ll
Miss Macomb and Miss Evelyn NordhoT were
present 10 help To entertain the children and
start their games.
Senator and Mrs. Hearst were at home TO
large number OF people yesterday afternoon,
and weIe assisted by Mrs. Silas Reed, OF Boston,
Mrs. Townsend, Miss Calhoun and Miss Wright.
The hall and rooms were proiuscly decorated
with vases of hydrangca, white lilies and lasu-
rel, and an orchestra played ia the bail. In the
center OF the long table in the dining room
a large oval floral piece composed "a la France
roses. 4 lew of those calling were Rev. DR. Cole
Or. Mllburn, Gen. and Mrs. Black, Gen. Thorn,
Mrs, Speaker &C., Carlisle, Baron Aedwliz, Mrs.
canipbell,, Miss Meigs. Mrs; Vance, Mrs.
Miss Verplanck, Gen. Beale, Mr.. Charles
Garrison, Miss Lee, Miss Paige, Mr. Blair Lee,
Mrs. Cultivate and Commodore Harmony.
DIR. and Mrs. Wharton and the Misses " har.
ton gave a largely attended tea yesterday from
4 10 z o. clock. Miss Stockton, the Misses Mycr
and Mrs. John Chew assisted ia receiving The
guests.
A pleasant informal reception was given
"Wednesday evening by Mrs. Emily L. Charles,
the poetess, at her new home, 123l y street
northwest, when many friends had the pleas
ure of viewing an exquisite gem oI art, Indian
Summer" in New Hampshire. The painting
is 10y Albert Bierstadt, who presented ii To Mrs.
probation OF her poem, "A Storm on the Natter
NORM of which T.. &. Stedman says: Il have
rarely seen a better descriptive lyric" Among
the guests were PIof. H. e. Kirk, commissioner
of education of the state OF New York. Miss Clara
Barton, President Red Cross Association; Mr..
John McElroy and wife, Mrs. Rose Braendle.
Miss Susie Dye, Col and Mrs. Lee CraDdalI.
Mrs. L. g. Taylor, Mr.. Perry Heath, Mr.. Writ
nans Han. Mr. aud Mr.. J. b. fhiip Mr.. Braen.
die, Mrs. Edith Farrar, MIR. aud Mrs. 4. X.
Trembiy. Mr. and Mrs: J. l.. McCreery, Mrs.
Burke, Mrs. Frank A. Howe, Mrs. Md Lincoln,
4. Il. Taylor, NJ. ID. Lincoln, Mrs. Nellie q.
Scott, Mrs. Fleming, Mr.. joel Lincoln and Mrs.
Russell. Prof. Kirk entertained the company
with brief address; Mrs. Lee Crandall assisted
by Miss Hansrnann and Miss Thomas, furnished
delightful vocal music; Mr.. r. b. Taylor sang a
baritone solo, ana Miss Susie Dye and Miss
Myla Charles furnished Instrumental music.
An original poem was read 10y Mr.. McCreery,
a recitation was given by Writ Kali, and a
dramatic reading 10y j. Ii. Philip. Mrs. Charles,
assisted by her SON and daughter, VIII receive
her friends again on Wednesday evening, June
2, when her new volume, Lyrical Poems, will
be issued from the press OF IL. Lippihcott a "a.
Justice Gray, OF Boston, has gone 10 his hoIns
in that city.
Miss Lee. OF Phuadeiphia Is the guest OF MIA
Porter Heap.
Miss Campbell, of Plymouth, Mass, is visiting
the family OF DIR. j. M. Smith.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stevens, Of baltimore, who have
been the guests OF Gen. and Mrs. Brown, have
returned TO their home.
Mr. and Miss Van vechten, of New YORK. are
at the Hamilton.
Miss Amelia Erbach viii sail for Europe on
Saturday next
Mrs. Tonina Korhamer, OF the sixth auditors
office, and her daughter returned 20 the city
this morning from Germany, where they have
been for some time q visit.
The act to restrict the possessing, carrying
and importing of arms fn Ireland passed the
second reading In the house OF commons -