The Washington times., 1894-11-25

and last Tuesday evening was the time
agreed upon for the address On being in
troduced 20 the Federation Mr. Howard
stated that before commencing his address he
wanted the meeting TO notice that the essay
was no. entitled che solution. but "A solu-
tion o. tho labor problem" Mr. Howard
spoke at some length in his Introductory re-
marks. stating that the essay was the work oi
thirty years OF careful study. The manu-
script OF tbe work mad been submitted to a
number OF eminent Americans, including Car
dinal Gibbons, z. V. Powderiy, Samuel Com
pers. Hon. Carroll ID. Wright the late ex-
Secretary WINDOW. a number Of members OF
Congress, and others. whose opinion had been
very encouraging.
Air. Howard then proceeded 10 read and
explain his essay. which was listened to with
much interest. The luteness Of the bour and
the fact that a large amount OF important
business had still to be transacted compelled
the suggestion 10 be made that dr. Howard
finish his address at some future time. A
number OF the essays were then distributed
among the delegates.
To those who enioyed the treat last Tues
day night. it Will be interesting news TO learn
that Mr.. Howard has notified the secretary by
postal that he will be on hand at the next
meeting.
President Spohn then announced that DR..
Robert Heyburn was in attendance and de-
sired TO bring up a matter connected with
the movement for suffrage Tor the District.
Despite the fact that important business was
pending the delegates cheerfully and unapl-
nously gave a hearing TO the doctor. On
being introduced the doctor was we'll received
ana his remarks punctuated with frequent
applause.
The speaker favored the formation Of suf-
frage clubs IN every section OF the District.
lie believed that a large ma 'ority OF the resi-
F. dents wanted suffrage except, perhaps, those
in favored portions Of the Northwest. who
gCt everything they wanted under the present
lOrm Of government. This class, continued
the doctor. were. however. men of influence.
and would. no doubt, ilght the movement 10
the finish. The press at present, with one
exception was also against Us, bat the pres
sure OF public sentiment would ultimately
compel them 10 come over 70 our cause. The
doctor then presented number OF petitions
which he desired the delegates TO have filled
with signatures. These petitions would then
he presented 10 Congress demanding franchise
rights as American cltizeus.
Announcement WAS then made that Dr..
Alexander Kent would deliver u sermon sun
day moaning. November -. ut II o'clock at
the Peoples Church, and take for his text,
THE Knights OF Labor.
II was iur.Eor announced that on the even
Ing OF the same day, at 1880 O'Clock. Mr..
Paul T. Bowen would deliver IN address in
Organization has accomplished for the benefit
OF humanity"
At the request Of the carpenters the contract
committee was instructed TO wait on Mr.. Rob
e-t Eortler with reference 10 the fats now
being erected at Seventh street and Virginia
avenue.
On request OF the Timers Assembly the
committee was instructed TO see Mr. William
Hahn ia regard TO the timing on his new
store on Pennsylvania avenue southeast.
The secretary was instructed 10 forward
letter TO the chairman of the subcommittee
on District appropriations indorsing the esti-
mates asked Tor in the Commissioners report
for the use Of public schools, and requesting
that no reductions be made, especially as TO
the Business High School.
The delegator from J.. A 1872 announced
that al their last meeting it had been unani-
mOusly resolved that the assembly would
attend the lecture Of lIr. Paul 7. Bowen sun
day evening in q body. and that tue membeIs
would meet ia their hall at o'clock for that
purpose. and desired a full attendance. Other
business had 10 be postponed for next meet
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