The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1892-05-10
CONFUSED ABOUT BADGES
Central Labor Union Makes This One of
Its Principal Subjects OF Discussion.
Arbitration and Other Matters Talked Of
Seems to Be the Death of the Panhandle
Strike-A Ripple at the Yiaduct. =

The point of most interest in the Central
Labor Union last night was the discussion
OF the propriety of adopting badge by
which a union man can be distinguished.
The discussion started over the report from
the street-caT brotherhood as to the union
bands worn on their caps delegate
with strong HibernIan accent said that
some of the union street-car employees are
not wearing the bands, and that he was
confused. He related an incident of the
morning
MY wife," said he. twas a coomin' down
town this mornin', and met street car at
the corner of Blake and North strates. /
had been tellin' of her about what the
street-car boys was q doin' to show their
coIors. and the first thing che did was to
hunt for the union band. The scar shtopped,
and she said to the driver:
where's your badgef Are you a scabf
Thin she looked for the band on the con-
ductor's cap. and whin she saw it weren't
there, she said: You're scab, too; git
along wild ye. won't ride on yer car
brotherhood men to wear the band. and
then We kin tell whether we are helping
scab hold his job or not. 1t Is better to
have our women shame them scabs wild
their tongue than Ter us to 60 at EN- wild
stones"
The sentiment met with general ap-
prevail, and was Endorsed in remarks by
President Kennedy, w. A. j. Ross, Henry
Gale and othera The only objection urged
was that members are already wearing so
many badges that @ place could not be
fonnd for another.
The trustees made o report showing that
the union might retain the present quar-
tiers on consideration that all smoking be
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purpose for which they are provided. The
hall is leased by the Order of Equity. and
is furnished with q handsome bright-coi-
Ored Brussels carpet. The presence of
ladies az delegates has given the Central
Labor Union more dignity and decorum. as
well as usefulness. 1t is proposed to fine
any one who 30 far fOrgets himself as to
second.
The committee to act In conjunction with
the Commercial Club on the general subject
of State arbitration reported that meet
ing had been held. and Messrs. Gruelle and
Woollen had been appointed a committee
to draft tho body of bill for the consider
alton of the committee. The serious illness
however. of Mr. Gruelle. it was said. has
prevented the progress of the work. Ii was
announced general meeting of organized
labor will soon be called to consider the
subject of arbitration.
The grievance committees report was
adverse to boycotting the Crescent brew
cry. and it was adopted Several grew
ances were reported to this committee, in
Guiding the tailOrs' request for boycott
on merchant tallors who refuse to sign the
union scale. The cigar strike was
Endorsed in q series of resolutions. 1t was
reported that room for committee meet
Ings had been secured at No. 1917 South Del
aware street. The answers to the call for
report upon the state of trade were as fol-
lows Carpenters. painters, printers
brick makers, book FLINDERS and brewers,
good; wheel-makers. fair; musicians. In
good shape" Theiaundry girls said they
are doing we'll, and have adopted q label.
The musicians secured an Endorsement of
the Senate bill. introduced by Senator
Quay. recognizing the army bands and
amending the alien contract law. The
carrIage-makers reported good prosperity.
and eight new members received at the
meeting last night.