The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1888-11-15

had, however. been partially sue
cessfni, as plant is being es.
tablished at Elizabeth, " j. In conclusion, she
recommended that there should be a more sys-
tematic aud practical way of carrying out the
laws OF knighthood; that the duties Of the off,
Gals OF the order should be more clearly and
eoncisely defined; that more active and earnest
endeasor be put forth on behalf Of the working.
fecfivs chid-labor laws bs passed, aud that
idly
Following that of Mrs. Barry the general ex-
ecutive board submitted its report Ii Is
printed pamphlet of one hundred and TWEEN
" pages, and is simply compilation
CT eli the documents. together with
the action taken thereon that were before the
board during the year. The record OF the pro-
ceedinRs with reference to the expulsion o. Mr..
that in consequences of the complaints coming 10
the General Master Workman and the general
executive board from the order In all parts or
the country. charging L. B. Barry, at that time
member OF the general executive board, with
incompstency and violation of his obligation as
general officer and member OF the order, a fair
ent impartial investigation was made by the
general executive board. at which said L. u.
Barry, although acknowledging his guilt. re-
fused 10 retract his falsehoods or even to re-
fran from pursuing like in future.
Upon that the general executive board issued
circular. giving notice of Barrys expulsion. aud
warning the members OF the order TO have no
intercourse with him. With reference to the
resignation of Albert A Carlton, also membsr
OK the executive board, the report mentions
similar action against him, the alleged offsuss
in his case being refusal to make satisfactory
reply regarding his expenses for the past year.
telegram was read from Chief Arthur aud
Secretary Ineraham. of the Brotherhood Of Lo-
connective Engineers, extending cordial greetings
to the assembly, and hoping that its meeting
might be harmonious. The committee out
slce correspondence sent a reply, expressing the
hope that there might soon be q closer union be-
tween all labor organizations.
The afternoon session was brief, lasting but
three-Quarters OF an hour. It wastdevoted en-
tirely to the reception OF resolutions ard CORE
sponcence, which were put into the possession
of the committee on distribution. to be referred
to the proper committee. An adjournment was
then taken in order that the committees might
get to work, aud put into shape shape some bus
mess for the assembly by to-day.
The reports of sx-General Secretary Litch-
man ana OF the present secretary. John w.
hay; will De presented this morning. Mr..
Hays report, given out last night, is brief. as
hs only took charge of the Office Sept. 8, this
year It gives an inventory cf all property be-
longing to the order, OF which the following is a
summary: Property at No. Sl4 North Broad
street. Philadelphia $47. 900; department Of gen.
general secretary. stock and fixtures, $lS,-
26745; printing Office, sis. 90739; amount in
vested In Cannelsburg coal mine 5000;
in Homer wagon mandatory, $l1 500; in
co operative furniture workers factory,
Baltimore. $1,000; total. s114.6i9.05. The re-
ceipts from Sept. to Nov. l ware $2l. $50. 49,
The total mem bership of the order il reported
by Mr. Hay at 259,5lS persons, distributed
among the 1905 local assemblies that are in
working order. There has been q decrease in
membership in nearly every local assembly.
d. \. LOG, of this city, according to the report,
had jurisdiction over 2, l4S members in July,
1857, but there were only 1893 members Jan. l.,
1888; 100 April l. 1888 and go Aug. 10, 1888. At
present there are only III members. The de-
crease here has been more rapid than at any
other point
The report also embraces a large number of
amendments to the constitution and laws or the
order, submitted by district and local assemblies
to be presented to the General Assembly.
Among the amendments proposed are the fol-
lowing: That the per capita tax to the General
Assembly be reduced; that the Offices of general
secretary and treasurer be combined; that the
general executive board be reduced in numb Der;
that the insurance department be made self
sustaining that legislation looking to the better
education of the members, and the public be
eracted; that tented reports OF receipts and
expenditures be rendered quarterly; that officers
be elected annually; that the general executive
board be reduced to four members, and
that the general master workman shall have
power to nominate until the full board Is
elected; that tho officers consist OF general
master workman, general worthy foreman, gen.
ersl secretary. general treasurer general invsst-
tigator, and general executive board and four
members with whom the general master work
man and general cooperative board shall act;
that strikes and boycotts be SUPPORTED by the
General Assembly only TO the extent Of the
money specially secured by appeal for such pur-
poses; that the salary OF the general master
workman be s., 600: that the salary Of the gem
era secretary be So 600; that the executive board
be reduced to three members. one of whom shall
be a woman, who shall look after womans work
in special manner; that the salaries OF the
members of the executive board shall not exceed
SO per day; that the terms of Office be one year,
and that local assemblies may bs permitted TO
organize in both English and German.
The report also refers to communication re-
ceived from local assembly 7112, OF New York
CITY, asking for permission to withdraw from
lSstrict Assembly 40. on account OF thu disaf-
fiction there, aud to attach itself to No. 226
All those matters will be submitted to the COM
mittee on laws.