The evening world., 1894-04-26
IN WORLD OF LABOR.

The annual convention Of Railroad Telesraphers
assemblies in Denver on May q.
James r. Hines was elected Treasurer OF the
Board Of walking Delegates. yesterday.
Stone cutters in Texas demand awnings to work
under. from April l to Nov. !.
The Shirt and Waist Makers Union will cele-
brate its second anniversary at Metropolitan Hall
on May %.
Liverpool authorities complain that American
cattlemen are a burden to the city, being left
penniless In the dock districts.
About 100 men employed at the factory OF the
French Briar Pipe Company, 4O4 East Fourteenth
street. are on strike for higher wages
The blacksmiths employed on the Union Pacific
Railroad have formed a new district OF the Inter-
national brotherhood, with headquarters at
Cheyenne, Wye.
A. Una and Fl. Junker are the new delegates
OF Branch I OF the Independent Bakers Union to
the Central Labor Federation. The branch has
ordered n new flag, TO cost 5000.
By a vote OF 34S to PA. the striking silk weav-
ers OF Paterson decided yesterday in favor Of
comforting with the manufacturers. with a view
to settling the strike.
has been organized in West Hoboken. As soon as
three additional branches have been formed a
National organization will be established.
The American Railway Union will hold Its
first National convention In Chicago on Tuesday,
June IL. A hall has been hired at SO East Lake
street About 300 delegates are expected to be
present.
The strike on the Majestic Hotel was settled
yesterday. as the demands OF the plasters were
granted and the contract with the Arm furnish
ing marble cut by convicts in Baltimore will be
cancelled.
George Westenburg is the new walking dele
gate Of the Progress Association Of Steamhtters
been suspended for one year because he admitted
men to membership who were not qualified.
The officers elected by Cracker-Bskers' Union
Vice VIC, .Pres sTS, a. j.. V o'Brten. F Reeordins Secretary
D. F. Reid, Financial Secretary: J. J. Spence.
Corresponding Secretary; s. Weber. address Sec
sergeant-at-Arms: W. Coyner. E. Reimer, NJ.
Bergin. Trustees.
Employment may be found for electrical work
ers in Buffalo and westchester. n. Y. Asbury
Park. Newton and Elizabeth. N. j. Philadelphia
and Easton, Pa; Marblehead and Worcester,
ton. d. c.; Momence, ILL.,. New Orleans, La.
Denver. Col. San Antonio. Tex. st. Louis, No.
Samuel Gompers has been invited to deliver a
May Day GRAFTON at the demonstration to be made
by the Central Council Of Trades In Minneapolis.
He win probably accept. as he may go to Mime.
| called to settle the trouble among the dock labor
ers.
The special committee which was instructed by
the Building Trades Section OF the Central Labor
Union to make an attempt at settling the strike
Of the iron workers employed by A. A. Grlfing In
Jersey City reported Yesterday that Grining re-
| The Section will aid the men In their struggle.
According to the last annual report Of President
G. W. Perkins. the International Cigar-Makers
Union has now about 70. 100 members IN eoon
standing, and the surplus in Its treasury Is st5s,
732. 10. The receipts during the fiscal year were
S39s, 400. A. and 1886, 517. 81 was expended. among
which were SIS, 22s.1 for strikes, 1904, 39l 50 for
sick benefits. $40. ass. 80 for death benefits, $50.
AIS. IL for travelling benefits. and $50. 402. rs to aid
the unemployed. The total amount paid for bene,
nts since 1879 is 50, os1. s23.
Many unions this week adjourned their meetings
for two weeks In order to be able to take part In
the eight-hour demonstration next Tuesday. The
Advancement Committee for the parade completed
its labors yesterday by agreeing upon the lines Of
march from me two labor lyceums, 81 East
Fourth street and sac West Forty-second street,
and inviting as speakers Matt Mcguire. Daniel
DE Leon. Charles Sotheran. +. Schaefer. Isaac
Bennett. Howard Balkan. Alexander Jonas, P.
Flaeschel e. Bruckman. F.. X. Thomas. II.
Schlueter, ]. Greenebaum, J. Sinniger, A. Henry
G. Wagner, d. s. Heimerdinger, q. Sieburg. NJ.
Sametkin, l.. Miller, J. Felgenbaum and r. Lewis
They will speak from three platforms.