The Washington times., 1894-09-09

celeDratlon OF Labor Day were gratifying,
and, with the exception of the Dunlop Incl
dent. everything had passed off entirely to
their satisfaction.
The delegates then paid their attention to
the case pending against President Dunlop.
Speeches we're made which. If Mr.. Dunlop
had been present, would not have been con-
sidered by that gentleman as very compli-
mentary. Resolutions were adopted denounc-
ing the act of Mr.. Dunlop and ordered to be
given to the press.
A sufficient sum of money was ordered to
be placed in the hands Of committee to see
that the case was properly prosecuted, as sew
eral delegates gave it as their opinion that
the case would go by default if not properly
looked after. The gaining of the case in the
police court while very important was con-
sidered to De only primary to what is in
tended.
DISTRICT ASSEMBLY.
Thursday night brought out a large attend
ance at the District Assembly meeting. The
event of the week and the desire to learn the
intentions of the District Assembly as to future
movements in the proceedings against Presi-
dent Dunlop. were the causes OF the large at
tendance. Master Workman Simmons. Us
usual, was at his post and promptly called the
meeting to order.
Under report of officers. the Labor Day colo
bration was fayorably commented on, and GER
tain suggestions as 10 how the Washington
and Georgetown Railroad Company might be
handled were brought TO the attention of the
delegates and laid over for new business.
Carriagemakers' delegates reported that
the brewing company reported last week was
still having their wagon work done AT non
union shop, and urgently requested that the
matter be attended TO.
The delegates from the Ladies Progressive
Assembly reported they had asurplus OF funds
left over from the amount appropriated for
the Labor Day parade, which they would turn
over TO the District Assembly. The delegates
further reported that they had received the
propositions of five applicants for member
ship in their assembly since the parade, also
many more who had expressed their inten-
uons OF connecting themselves with their as
sembly had been furnished with applications.
Any one desiring 10 become members OF this
assembly will be furnished with applications
and information by applying to the presiding
officer, Miss Kate Sage, l2S Massachusetts
avenue northeast, or TO the secretary, Miss
Ella II. Claggett, 1919 Sixth street northwest.
The delegates from the BARRIERS reported
several unfair barber shops. which We're re-
ferred TO the executive committee.
The delegates from the Eccentric Associa-
tion of Engineers reported that they had in.
dorSed the application Of one of their mem
bers for the position of engineer at the WASH
NGToY TIMES Office, and requested that tho
District Assembly also indorse the apphca-
ton. On learning the name Ot the applicant
his application was unanimously indorsed.
The executive committee reported that they
had investigated the case of the engineers at
Havenners bakery, and from the pleasant
manner that they had been received by the
manager, they had no hesitation Of giving it
as their opinion that the matter would be sat
isfactorally settled. The committee further
reported that from their investigation 1t
seemed that an Injustice had been done by
some members of the Bakers Assembly by re-
fusing TO work on Labor Day in certain bak-
cries and working in others, thereby allowing
competing bakeries TO furnish fresh bread to
their customers while their competitors. who
are equally as friendly towards organized la
bor could only supply stale bread which had
been the cause Of loOsing many customers.
To this report the delegates from the Bakers
replied that no meeting Of their assembly had
been held since the parade, but when they did
meet the members who violated the resolution
by working on Labor Day would undoubtedly
be severely dealt with.
At this point Chief Marshal AIillard T.
Hobbs addressed the assembly. pliment-
ing the organization for the grand display
made on Labor Day. especially the ladies'
who had been complimented for their fine ap-
pearance all along the route of parade.
Marshal Hobbs also thanked the organization
for the valuable aid rendered him.
Delegates reported that the Federation had
taken up the case OF Mr.. Dunlop and had ap-
proprated funds to see that the case was
properly prosecuted, and as the District As
semby was AS much interested they would
recommend that the District bear half the en-
pense. On motion this was unanimously
agreed to.
The case of a member of the District As
sembly was reported who had been undoubt-
edly biacklisIed in this city by the employers
in his line of business simply because he was
member of labor organization. After some
debate, in which expression OF sympathy
was extended 10 the delegate, an Endorsement
for position in the navy yard was unani-
mously given him.
Under new business il was informally re-
ported that the general secretary OF the order
had leased for three years the greater portion
of the headquarters in Philadelphia to Rich
ard Schivmer, director of the Philadelphia
Conservatory OF Music 1t was also reported
that if a reasonable price could be obtained
for the property in Philadelphia that It would
be sold, and the headquarters removed TO
Washington. But this question will be a
matter for the next general assembly to de-
eide.
Discussion on the violation of the eight-hour
law followed. The opinion Of Attorney Gen
eral Hancock, OF New York State. on the
question was read as written by that gentle
constitutionality of the law has been decided
the mandates of the law must be complied
with, and disobedience of the law on the part
of an individual or officer, under belief that
the law Is unconstitutional. is at the risk Of
the party refusing to obey the law. The atlor-
ney general also gives it as his opinion that
the same pay must be paid by the State or it's
agents for an eight-hour day as was paid for
u longer day. The opinion was referred to
the secretary for reference
The case OF the Washington and George
town Railroad Company was then taken up.
The suggestions made under report of Off
GERS were duly considered. Several plans of
procedure were even brought before the meet
ing.
1t was suggested that organized labor with
hold its patronage from the road for at least
thirty days, rs a gentle reminder The plan
OF action decided upon will not be made pub
lie until after the result of the meeting OF the
directors of the railroad company, which is to
be held next Wednesday, is learned. In the
meantime all organizations connected with
the District Assembly are requested TO give
expression TO their opinion OF the action of
President Dunlop. Offers from prominent
attorneys have been made to prosecute the
case. The attorneys are protferlng their SER
vices free of charge.
LABOR DAY CONFERENCE.
The delegates to the Labor Day con-
ference. which meets next Wednesday
TO settle up all matters connected
with the celebration, were instructed to
recommend to that body that permanent
organization be formed 1t was also sug-
gested that if the recommendation is adopted