Omaha daily bee., 1889-08-18

| ter workman of 40, and left the order.
''1t was this way all over the country, hun
dreds deserting the invincible triangle be-
| cause they desired freedom of action.
Another thing which affected the order as
we'll here as abroad, and that vas its mush-
room growth. Men who worked but had
| scarcely intelligence enough to read their
| own signature were admitted by the score.
They went in believing that they could ask
for an advance of wages next day, and if not
forthcoming they could strike and the order
would bacK them. They were mistaken,
and upon learning of their error deserted as
fast as they came in. The order is now
where it was eight years ago. Only recon-
struction Will save it,"
L. A. 1895, Eaton, Neb., desires informa-
tion concerning the whereabouts of Thomas
]. Hindeman, supposed TO be somewhere in
the west. He left his family and business
June "a, and hasn't been heard Of since.
~.
The iron workers In the Union Paclhc
shops claim that they are being unfairly
treated by Superintendent Gushing, and
that he is very unreasonable in his expecta-
tiOns.
Mike Conway, who was particularly ao-
tive during the recent plumbers strike, Is
now foreman of Dennis Fitzpatrick's shop.
These two, during the time the men were
out, had many wordy battles, but they seem
to be all right. All the men, however, were
unable to obtain work, were compelled to
leave the city. Among these was George
Mcdonald, vice president of the local union,
and one OF the most level-headed of the strik-
ers George IS now working IN Denver.
Notwithstanding the fact that these men
could not obtain work here, the master
plumbers are now crying for journeymen, so
it would seem that some bad feeling still
rankles in the breasts Of the bosses.
The attention and energies of the Central
Labor Union has been dlrecJed this week to
making preparations for Labor Day, and all
indications now point to most successful
celebration. The participants will not come
alone from Omaha, but from Council Bluffs
and the Magic City also. Arrangements
have been made for parade in the MORN
| ing, to be followed by picnic IN Hascall's
| grove. 1t is fully expected that 10000 men
viii participate IN the parade. AT the grove
| there will be games of all kinds and speeches
| by ex-senator Van Wyck and others. Tickets
| to the picnic have been placed at the low
| price of % cents, and it is expected that
| every business man in Omaha will purchase
| from one to ten-as he Is able.
~
No liquor will be allowed on the grounds
| This is positive. as, although the fact is not
| generally known, the Knights of Labor are
| not allowed to participate in any labor enter
| tainment where liquor is sold.
| ~.
Invitations have been extended to the fire
department OF Omana and The mail carriers
| OF the three cities to participate in the fes-
| tivites of the day and the central union
| hopes TO see large representation from
| these organizations present, Another meet
| ing will be held Monday night to make final
| arrangements.
The most diligent inquiry has failed to dis
| cover the object OF MIR. OKeeffe and others
| in voting against furnishing conyeyances for
| the Working girls on labor day. President
| Lewis, OF the typographical union, is pretty
hot over the matter. "These girls.n said he,
"work hard for little pay and their interests
are Identical with ours and they certainly
should be taken care of upon labors festal
day"
The SIX girl book binders who walked out
| from Gibson, Miller & Richardson's printing
| house a few weeks ago on account of threat
| ened reduction in wages are still out, and
their places have been filled with others.
| -.
| The various unions are having eght-hour
badges prepared, which they will wear for
the first time on Labor day.
| -
AT a meeting Of the committee of presi
dents OF the various labor unions of the city,
held last Thursday night 10 make arrange
ments for the Labor day celebration, o set OF
resolutions was introduced favoring extend
ing invitations to various officials and organ
izations OF the city, and among others, Mayor
Broateh ana the city police. As far as the
others were concerned, the resolutions
passed, but the mayor ana the police depart