The Washington times., 1894-08-12
THE WASHINGTON TIMES SUNDAY AUGUST 12 1884,

decided to take an active part IN the Labor
Day parade, and will turn out about 100
| strong. The gavel presented to the Building
Trades Council by Malcolm Braton, OF this
union, was made from mahogany from the
residence of Mrs. Dollie Madison, daughter
of President Madison. and the handle from the
residence of Senator John Sherman. The
gavel is fine piece of workmanship and re-
fleets credit on the maker and proves the
kind of material the electrical workers arc
composed Of. To become member OF this
| organization the candidate is put through a
thorough examination before being admitted.
The result is that none but competent me-
chanics get into the union. The last report
showed every member at work. This union
is out In u prepared digest in which they ask
the cooperation of all trades to strengthen
their cause in their branch OF the building
trades and where possible work harmoni-
ously with union electrical workers.
The Bakers Assembly held rousing meet
ing last Saturday night. The meeting was an
important one. District Master Workman
Simmons was present the first part Of the
meeting by request and made statements re-
lating to the case Of a worthy member in dis
tress. as reported in last Sundays TIMES, and
a very handsome donation was contributed
for the family. The business OF this assembly,
owing to its large membership, is such that 1t
has been decided that it would be for the best
for the drivers connected with the assembly
to form an assembly OF their own.
The bakers and drivers have mutually
agreed upon this. Tho new organization will
be regularly organized tomorrow night at
their hall on Seventh street, when it is ex-
pected that nearly every bakers driver In the
city will be present.
The question of turning out on Labor Day
was. to say the least Of it, a complicated one.
The barriers in the way OF bakers taking part
seemed to be innumerable. The Pythian con-
clave and the large number OF visitors that
are expected here the week before Labor Day
will keep the bakers busily employed. Then,
again, Labor Day occurring on Monday does
not help matters, as 1t is customary to bake
bread on Saturday to last over till Monday
morning, but to infiict dose OF stale bread
on the public until Tuesday morning was
rather more than the bakers wanted to do.
But the bakers wanted to be in the parade.
After discussion, patriotism to the cause
gained the day and they will be represented
in the parade. 1t is understood tAat. to do
justice to their bosses and the public, the
bakers will only absent themselves from the
bakeries during the time OF the parade.
Carpenters Union, No. /, has decided to
call a special meeting of the members for
August % to make final arrangements for the
Labor Day parade. At the last meeting the
policy of The WASHINGTON TIMES was under
discussion, and it was unanimously decided
that the paper under the present manage
ment has been decidedly for the better, both
editorially and In the news columns.
The Plasterers' Assembly decided to have
called meeting tor tomorrow night, when full
arrangements will be made for the Labor
Day parade. 1t has been already decided to
have uniform appearance as to dress of
the members. New flags will be bought for
the occasion, also a new banner. In another
column will be foundthe advertisement.
Local Union, 100. OF Carpenters and Join
ers, met In regular session last Monday night.
committee consisting of President Lomax,
Brothers Heisley and Perry were appointed to
secure more commodiou. and comfortable
quarters This committee has been instructed
to cooperate with the other carpenters
unions and other labor organizations with
the object in view of securing a building
with halls to accommodate the meetings and
a room on tine ground floor to be used as n
reading-room where members can pass away
their idle time. On the walls OF the reading
room will be blackboards where matters of
interest to members can be written. A book
in which all members cut Of employment can
register will be kept A telephone will also
be put in so that any one desiring help can
speedily be supplied with union workmen.
The move is no experiment, for such insti-
tutions are in successful operation In several
large cities in this country.
1t is TO be hoped that other labor organiza-
tons will come forward take hold and help
push this matter, as it will be a great advan-
tage to union men in securing employment
and will provide place of instruction and
profit.
building OF not less than three stories,
centrally located, is desired. Any person
having such building to rent. and any or
ganization desiring to cooperate viii! please
address E. J. Lomax, chairman Of the COM
mittee, No. zoos street southwest.
The Eccentric Association OF Steam Engi-
neers, at their meeting Friday night, trans
acted some very important business pertain
ing to the welfare of that organization.
Raising of the initiation fee has not hurt
the organization as predicted. fol there has
not been a meeting since it went into effect
without an application for membership has
being received.
The committee on Labor Day parade re-
ported that they had engaged part of the Ma
tIonal Guard Band for that occasion. The
committee appointed to procure steam en-
gine TO run the press from which the Labor
Advocate is to be printed, reported that they
had been successful in their efforts.
A movement is now on foot to organize n
musical band of steam engineers for the
parade of next year. A Appointment member OF
the order addressed the meeting on what the
labor organizations of the District CT Column
bia had accomplished in the way of legislation.
viz: National eight hour law. free text books
for the public schools. Labor Day holiday,
and last but not least n law regulating steam
engineering in the District which all must
admit has been the cause OF much needed re-
form.
Brother Boyd. of tho Musical Assembly.
paid fraternal visit and received a hearty
which is always extended to all
visiting brothers.
The labor conference committee Of Colum-
oia Typographical Union is working hard to
make the affair grand success. The chair |
men of the respective chapels have met with |
he committee on several occasions. Another |
meeting will be held at the Temple to-day at |
9:30 p. m. The members of the chapels are |
striving to outstrip each other as to appear |
ance in the parade. THE TINES chapel seems |
% be in the lead so far, having decided upon |
4 uniform. They will also have a handsome |
oanner, which will be presented by Mr.. Conn. |
The other chapels will probably be satisfied |
o appear in line dressed in dark clothes |
with cane and badge.
Tournament at River View
Capt Randalrs eighth annual tournament