The Washington times., 1894-10-21
building large fats on Seventh street and Yir.
ginia avenue southwest.


reported that smoOth-talking Individual
| who was representing himself a good union
man was soliciting orders from the members
| of the organizations for clothing, and was
| meeting with much success by falsely stating
| that the goods were strictly union-made and
I manufactured in this city, The delegates
| stated that the man was Just the reverse of
what he represented himself, and as for his
| goods, they were scab-made and nanufae-
/ tured in the teRement-hOuses of the larger
cities. The delegates to the district were re-
quested to bring this matter to the attention
of their respective organizations.
| Delegates from the BARRIERS reported that
satisfactory arrangements have been made
with the proprietors OF r. Wilson barber shop
on Seventh street, therefore their shop is
now fair shop.
Delegates from the Musical Assembly stated
| that their members having returned to the
! city, regular meetings would be held on the
first and third Sundays of each month. The
delegates still complain of the unfair compe-
tition they have to contend with the
military bands. Ii has been suggested 20 the
Musical Assembly that it organize first-cIass
uniformed band TO compete with any military
band.
The Eccentric Engineers reported that
their membership was increasing at each
meeting. The engineers have also organized
a band. and they are determined TO nave the
best uniformed organization of musicians in
town.
The executive committee stated that they
were in receipt of a letter from the Bakers
Exchange complaining Of unfair treatment at
the hands of the journeymen bakers. The
particular cases referred to were those Of two
journeymen. who were firsr-class bakers. but
had been denied admission 10 the Bakers
Assembly when they were willing 10 comply
with all the rules and regulations governing
the organization. The letter went on to say
that by the action OF the journeymen the two
men alluded to were forced out of employ
ment. thereby being denied the privilege Of
earning a livelihood. The letter further
states that the bakers were opposed to strang-
ers coming to this city and would give them
no recognition.
In reply to the letter the delegates from the
Bakers Assembly said that they stood ever
ready to recognize the cards OF any Journey
man baker who may come TO this city. but
they were opposed to any cOucocted plan TO
import scab labor from other cities for the
sole purpose of breaking up their organiza-
tion ana reducing wages.
AS to the cases alluded TO it was stated that
the men who had applied for admission had
been expelled from the union in Detroit and
the local assembly had been so informed OIL
cially by the international secretary at De-
troit.
With this record before them. the delegates
thought they could not be true TO the princI-
ciDles they were organized for il such rene
gades were admitted. The letters received
by The executive committee were referred TO
the Bakers Assembly for their considera-
ton.
Local Assembly,, No. 1915. Bakers Drivers.
the youngest assembly il this District, re-
ported the names Of sixteen applicants for
membership who had applied for afliation at
their last meeting.
The delegates further stated thar at their
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notice on all bakeries in town on Saturday
evening that on and after that date no mem
her OF the assembly would WORK 1or less than
s 3 per week on morning delivery or less
than so per week on evening delivery.
The drivers Of bread wagons claim that the
wages paid them are not sufficient for the
responsibility attached TO their positions.
Their duty is not simply that Of drivers, for
they are responsible for the prompt delivery
OF bread. Ii is aIsO due 10 their honesty and
energy that the routes are built up and made
paving institutions.
The drivers say that if their Just request is
not granted they viii just simply run their
own routes independent Of their employers,
which will net them double and treble the
amount OF their present wages This posi-
biity has been fully demonstrated during the
present week by one of the delegates whose
boss declined to grant the increase even be-
fore the request was made.
Under the good OF the order. the master
workman addressed the assembly on the
questions OF public libraries and postal saw
ings banks. During the course OF his remarks
the master workman called attention to the
public libraries OF France and Germany,
which existed in every city OF 10000 inhabl-
tants or more and had q volume for every in
dividual. In the postal savings banks OF
France over $500, 600 coo had been deposited.
and the question was raised why the same
course could not be pursued ID this country.
The treasurer OF the citizens suffrage COM
mittee stated that committee on ways and
means had been appointed, and it was prob
able that the Federation Of Labor would be
asked for the use of their nall for Tuesday
week for a meeting of the committee. Due
notice will, OF course; be given by regular ad-
yertisement.
AMONG THE LOCALS.
Mr.. James A. Power, member of Columbia
Typographical Union. No. 101, has been elected
general organizer for Ohio. Pennsylvania, Del
aware, Maryland, and District OF Columbia In
that territory there are $4,000 members of the
! Typographical Union. From the reports at
the general convention, held this month. the
| roll-call of unions showed that the total men,
bership aggregates over $4,000.
The regular monthly meeting Of Columbia
Union will be held to-day. The delegates TO
the recent international convention are now
back and are expected to make their reports
to the union. There are other matters deeply
interesting to the craft that will be brought
up before the meeting.
The Electrical Workers have decided to
| commence their series of electrical entertain
ments. The first of the series will be given
at their hall on the evening OF November u.
At the last meeting it was unanimously de-
cided to give the proceeds of their entertain
ment to the mother of their late brother,
Thomas Connors, who is left without dollar,
| as Mr.. Connors was her only support This
entertainment the Electrical Workers claim
will surpass anything ever attempted of this
kind ever seen in this city. The performance
will be given in darkness and will be inter-
esting from beginning TO end.
The case of a suspended member was also
brought to the attention of the union. The
ex-memberalludedt to had become so dissipated
| that his family were actually suffering for the
necessities of life. liberal collection was
taken and the family supplied with provisions
and clothing This is but one of many cases
where this local has brought relief.
| During the evening committee from the
| Stage Employees Alliance was admitted, ask
ing the moral support of the union TO adjust
| their difficulties with Albaugh's Theater.
| Before retiring they were assured that they
would get the whole support Of the union.
The union at their meeting also added
three additional lights to its ''grand circuit. )"
and two more applications were also placed
on file.
| A reporter looking for labor news put in an
! appearance, and while no information was
| given him, the issue OF his paper the next
| day stated that the union only meets semi
monthly, which "news" the union wishes to