The Washington times., 1894-07-22

reported that twenty-one organizations were
represented at the conference, and the re-
ports were all in favor OF a parade. The next
meeting would be held next Wednesday even
| ing, July %. when it was expected that all
| locals would te represented.
The appeal of Typographical Union, No. 16,
OF Chicago. relating to the unfair firm OF
| Rand. McNally Il Co., of that city, was
unanimously indorsed and a free advertise
ment ordered to be given that firm in the
Labor Advocate.
Delegate Jaxon, from District Assembly 400,
Of Chicago. now representing part OF the in
dustrial army, was present and read the re-
port of the joint committee, which was an ad-
dress and an appeal to the working people
throughout the country to contribute to the
support of the unemployed forces now con-
gregated around Washington. 1t is claimed
that the organizations of California are as
sessing their membership 80 per capita for
this purpose, which tax is said to be care
fully paid. the membership preferring to
pay this tax and have the unemployed re-
moved from their midst who were standing
menace to the positions and wages Of those
employed.
Among the local organizations the princi-
pal matter OF interest was the prospect OF
proper celebration of Labor Day.
In the Plasterers' Assembly a committee
was appointed to secure music and to make
all necessary arrangements for the parade.
The committee was further instructed to Sc
cure the best band to be had in this city. 1t
is reported that they secured thirty-eight
pieces of the Marine Band. Prospect for
work in this assembly is very fattering, and
it is expected that before the end of this week
every union plasterer will be employed.
In the Cigarmakers' Union it was unani-
clt, cd fn layt- anti all
members for the purpose Of defraying the ex-
pense of making a creditable display on the
first Monday in September. Encouraging re-
ports were made as to the increase OF the de-
mand for union-made cigars. Still, much
Improvement can be made by organized labor
insisting On buying union-made goods.
At the meeting of the Amalgamated Society
of Carpenters last Monday evening. the con-
stitution OF the Builders Trades Council was
approved, the Labor Day celebration was in
dorsed, three candidates initiated, one re-
jected and large amount of routine business
transacted. Better prospects for work were
reported.
The Eccentric Engineers spent large por-
ton of their time at their meeting on Friday
night in condemning the action Of superln-
tendent of construction on the Heurich Com
pany new brewery. Resolutions were adopted.
which will be presented to the Federation OF
Labor and District Assembly at the next
meeting of those bodies. which will not be
very flattering to the superintendent. The
position of engineer had been promised to be-
given to n union man, and while the superin-
tendent has positive instructions from tho
Heurich Company to see that union men are
employed still a non-union engineer was en-
ployed. and the superintendent does not pro-
pose to make any change. This assembly
prides itself on its reputation Of securing po-
stions for its member. and will leave no hon.
orable means untried to retain this reputation.
Applications are already being made by ex-
members of the organizations for permission
to take part in the Parade on Labor Day.
At the last meeting CT the Ladies' Protec-
tive Assembly it was decided that owing to
the absence of a large proportion Of the men,
bership. who were enjoying their Summer va
cation. to meet only at the call of the NJ. W.
during the Summer months. The executive
committee will, however, transact the busi-
ness of the assembly during the interim, and
can be found at the meetings of tho District
Assembly and the Federation, where they are
noted as being the most faithful attendants.
The Carpenters Council held their regular
meeting Friday night, which was well at
tended. The excursion committee reported
tnat tne excursion 10 River view promlseu TO
be grand success. 1t is suggested that the
proceeds OF the excursion be devoted toward
making creditable display ofthe carpenters
on Labor Day.
Reports showed that the prospects Of trade
were Frightening, and that more and better |
between the bosses and the |
men on the eight-hour work day would be |
had.
The Building Trades Council met last Tues |
day, and after transacting some routine busi- |
ness adjourned till Tuesday, July 81. This |
action was taken SO as to allow ample time |
for the affiliated trades to fully consider the |
new constitution. A majority Of the trades |