The Washington times., 1894-11-25
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IELLLALLoN Oh LABOR.
Last Tuesday evening witnessed one OF the
best attended meetings ofthe Federation that
has been heli FOR a long time, one hun
dred and l.ty delegates representing thirty
two local organizations being present. Pres
ideut Syohn presided, ana knowing the large
amount Of business to be transacted, called
the meeting 10 order promptly at 1850
O'Clock.
Com nuuicatious were read from Mr.
Thomas Walsh, the saloon keeper. with ex-
plantations as TO the work done on the fitting
up Of his barroom. Also letter from Mr.
Huugerlorl arguing rs 10 the nIsunt terstand-
ing between Mr. A Zeil and tie Federation
winch had caused him 10 BE placed on the
an air list AS both communications were on
matters connected with the painters they
We're referred 10 them for information.
Letter was also read from the Potomac
Division OF Railroad Telegraph Operators in
guirinE lf notice Of the time, place, and sy-
n0p-is Of their meetings could appear ia the
LaoOr Advocate. The secretary was in
structed 10 tell them that representation in
the Advocate would require atIIiation with
either the Federation or District assembly.
The special committed on bakeries reported
that IN two cases Investigated they found that
the small amunut OF bread baked would not
justify the committee in recommending them
10 DE placed on the unfair list.
Special committee on Mr.. Meinberg's case
reported that Mr. Weinberg had satisfied the
bakers drivers. and has bakery was a first
class union shop IN every particular.
Special COMMITTEES on the violations Of the
national eight-hOur law re orted that thev
had visited the work Of grading the streets IN
Georgetown, where ii was alleged that the
law was being violated The committee had
@ N..re Ir.4ra an & rl
very reluctant in giving any Information
while the sub-eCutractOr was within sight or
hearing. BY visiting the job later in the day the
committee learned that the men worked about
nine hours. The work was now completed.
therefore the committee would recommend
thar no further action be taken. The con
ira tor not being resident would be out Of
reach helOre proper papers could be out.
The committee further stated that this wEs
another case where the attention Of the Fed
Grafton had been called to the violation Of the
law too late 10 institute proceedings against
the vlolators. still another case was reported.
where District officials allowed contractors TO
openly evale the clause that appears in all
District contracts, requiring a strict compii-
Ence with the eight-hour law Evasions were
never noticed unless found out by organized
labor
A case is now In the hands of the commit
tee Wh.cn may lmpllcate some Of the officers
Of the District
IN the case OF non-unIon horseshoers being
employed by the Herdic Company the com
nttce reported that they had waited on the
superintendent OF the company, but had been
referred 10 the president. who they had been
unable 10 ses up to this time.
The committee on the sweating system re-
ported in favor OF Robbins. the tailor. near
the Government Printing Office, being placed
on tae unfair list. The recommendation of
tie committee was cOncurrsd in and the name
Wlll appear on the list
The committee appointed TO see M DyFen-
forth. the clOthi5r. on Pennsylvania avenue.
reported that they had been received very
pleasantly and had been assured that he was
in sympathy with the aims and objects Of or
gained labor. especially in advocating home
production. The work in his establishment
was done right here in Washington and uni0n
labor was employed in his shop. Letter was
Gis0 read from Mr. Dvrenforth corrobOrating
what had been stated 10y tho committee, also
stating that IN the future be would employ
strictly union labor.
on motion. all differences hitherto existing
between the irln Of Dyrenlorth q Co. and the
Federation was declared mutually settled.
The committee appointed at the last meet
ing TO suggest the name Of some eompetent
person 10 1lll the position OF building in
spector Tor the District and one whom the
Federation could honorably indorse made the
their report, recommending Mr.. John 3.
Brady for the position The sentiment. as
expressed 10y the delegates On the selection OF
the committee. was that Mr. Brady, from his
long experience in the building INSPECTOR S
efIice, his acknowledged ability as an arehi-
tect, and his practical technical knowledge Of
the modern construction OF buildings. made
HIM the only competent candidate for the
position. In addition 10 this. the appoint
ment would be strictly IN line with the spirit
OF civil service reform, with which the Fed
GRAFTON is heartily in sympathy.
The report Of the committee was unani-
nously Endorsed by the Federation and
copy OF the same ordered 10 be forwarded 10
the Commissioners and 10 be siYo2 10 the
press
A resolution was then offered that the press
committee proceed 10 the Office OF Ter VASE
INGToN TIMES with the Federations indorss-
meni OF Dir. Brady.
Al this stage Of the proceedings the regular
order Of business was suspended 20 admit Ir
William Howard. the writer OF an essay. en-
titled a solution OF the labor problem"
Mr. Howard had expressed desire d. =
pFevoGs meeting TO address the Federation