The morning call., 1890-04-14
LABOR AND LABORERS
Success of the Molders' Ball at
Sacramento.
Three Imported Men Taken From the Fulton
The Cooperative Bakery-An Seattle
Rreweries Unionizsd.

The ball given at the armory In Sacramento on
Saturday evening for the benefit of the striking
molders Of this city was gratifying success
President Valentine. who was present with
committee representing the local Moders'
Union, estimates that 1000 dancers were on the
floor. Over 1000 tickets were sold for the affair.
and the strikers, who are to receive the net pro-
ceeds, Will obtain fully $1,000.
During the Intervals OF the dance addresses
we're made by President Valentine, Samuel Nc.
Kee and members of the Sacramento Union.
The visitors were Hospitality entertained and
came back to this city early yesterday morning
with lively remembrance of the courtesy and
generosity OF the workmen OF Sacramento.
WEEKLY CONTRIBUTION.
In addition TO the proceeds of the ball and a
regular weekly contribution from the Sacra-
mentO molders, the strikers have the assurance
that every machlnist employed In the capital
city will send their SO per month While the strlke
lasts
The pckets at the Potrero state that The bridge
which the Union Iron Works began TO build over
Napa street on Saturday evening Is almost COM
pleled. Ii is about fifteen feet above the street
ana they think was constructed for the purpose
OF allowing the n0n.unlonisUs employed In the
works to pass from tile machine-shopt 10 the ship
yard without fear OF being interviewed by the
strikers.
A letter was received by the strikers yester-
day from the Molders' Union at Quincy, ILL.,,
where long strike terminated recently In favor
OF the union. The same tactics were employed
obtain the same results that the local foundrles
are trying TO secure.
RUMoRS OF A SPLIT.
The molders report that they have heard
rumOrs OF a split 10 The Irol-fOunders AssOcia-
ton, which they think Is due to the fact that
some OF the manufacturers whose capital Is
Limited are suffering severely on ac-
count of the strike and are anxious to
compromise. They state that their Information
was received from machnist who enjoys the
confidence OF member of the association and
refer TO the hastily summoned conference OF the
manufacturers on Saturday afternoon as con-
nrmatory of these reports
THREE MORE CAPTURED.
The strikers last night Induced three Of the
four men recently imported from the East by the
Fulton Iron Works TO leave the shop. They will
be examined by the Executive Committee to-
day. ana II they are found 10 be experienced
moders Will be sent East.
The Executive Committee met with representa-
tiyes OF the Council of Federated Trades and
decided TO hold mass -meetlng, for the purpose
of protesting against the Importation from the
East, on Thursday evening. The meeting Will
be held in Metropolitan Temple and all trade
un0nists and merchants who are Interested In
maintaining California wages aud prices Will be
invited TO attend
The Co-Opcrative Bakery.
meeting OF workingmen who are Interested
In the establishment of a cooperative bakery by
Bakers Union No. pa was held yesterday after
noon at 1853 Mission street. The Secretary re-
ported that 400 shares had been subscribed for
at 81 per share. 1t was decided to issue 2500
shares at 50 each, and 10 open the bakery when
1000 shares have been sold. a committee was
appointed 10 sell shares among the trades
unions OF the city.
A constitution and bylaws were adopted and
Will be distributed among the unions. AT the
next meeting officers will be elected