Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-08-23
AMONG THE T0ILERS
Many Matters Considered at Last
Nights Meetings.
TEE <. OF l. NATIONAL CONVENTION
Delegates Elected to Represent the
District Assembly.
OTHER LABOR NOTE S

District Assembly, No. GO. Knights of
Labor had a number of interesting ques-
lions before 1t for discussion at its meeting
LAST night. 1t was decided, as result of
the recent strike of sausage makers, to
place the name of Mr.. Nicholas Auth on
the unfair list" The executive commit
tee, which had in charge the matter Of the
trouble between the Butchers Assembly
and Mr.. Auth reported that they had done
every thing in reason to induce Mr.. AUTH
and ott er butchers of the District to em-
ploy union men, but up to this time with
out success. It was stated to the assembly
that some of the butchers have claimed
that if they were to comply with the re-
quest of the knights of Labor they would
lose $500, which, 1t is said. they have put
up as a forfeit to comply with/the terms
of an agreement made between a number
of them not to employ union men.
Mr.. Auth denied to a Star reporter, how
ever, that any such agreement has been
entered into by the butchers.
There was considerable talk in reference
to the approaching national convention or
the Knights of Labor, which takes place
in this city in November. Mr.. w. H. G.
Simmons. the district master workinan;
was elected delegate to the convention. and
Mr.. j.. F. Pywell alternate. Mention was
made of the proposed excursion on Labor
day for the benefit of the widows OF the
two cornice workers who were killed sew
eral weeks ago by the falling of a scaffold,
and the District Assembly approved the
plan and urged that the delegates use their
best endeaVors to make the anair sue
cess.
The delegates from tie Butchers As
sembly reported that their members will
turn out their full strength in the Labor
day parade, and that their uniform Will
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white beavers, and that as an emblem they
will wear a pair of crossed sausages.
The Carpcntcrs' Council.
Carpenters Council held an unusually in
teresting meeting last night at their hall,
No. 627 Massachusetts avenue northwest.
The attendance was good. President r, r.
Rhode presided The question Of a uniform
for the Labor day parade was again dis
cussed. but decision was postponed. 1t
was, however, decided to have no band in
the procession, as it has been found i'm
possible for the council to secure the serv-
ices of band that is composed Of union
unions have decided to wear badges in the
parade. and 1t is thought that the fourth
will probably conclude to 20 likewise.
The Credentials cd. Of Messrs. w. E: Brunger
Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and
Joiners, and Mr.. w. E. Carr. who was
chosen by Local Union No. 174S. X. of L.,
to represent it in the Carpenters Council,
were examined, and, being found correct,
the delegates were obligated and seated.
Announcement was made that the move
ment to secure the signatures CT the build
ers of the District to an agreement that
they win employ none but union carpenters
continues to meet with success, and it is
expected that the greater portion of those
to whom copy Of the agreement has been
already sent, or to whom 1t will soon be
forwarded, will atix their names thereto.
Steam Filters and Helpers.
ton of Steam and Hot Water Filters and
Helpers at their meeting last night took
action which it is expected will result
greatly to the benefit of the craft in gen.
eral.
For some time past 1t has been thought
that If what is known as the New York
plan can be carried out in Washington, it
Will be more satisfactory to all those
most directly interested. This plan in
brief contemplateS that each steam filter
shall be allowed ore helper, and this rule
has for some time been nominally in force
in the District, but 1t Is alleged that some
of the employers insist on employing two
or more helpers for every skilled work
man. It is the intention of the Steam and
Hot Water Filters to do away with this
state of affairs If possible.
. 1t was concluded that the best way to
accomplish this would be by the organi-
cation of the helpers into a separate body.
/ transacted. the formation of the new soc-
ETY. was effected by the election of Mr..
Joseph Mockabee for president, and Mr..
Martin Mccartney as secretary. Efforts
will be made to have all the helpers in the
District become members.
1t was stated In the regular meeting Of
the Steam and Hot Water Filters that the
card system will be put into effect Sep
TENDER l. and after that time no member
of the association will be permit I'd to
work for less than s. a day. The standard
wages approved by organizations elsewhere
is $3.50, but as some employers In this city
claim that there are some workmen here
not worth that much, and as 1t was not
desired to make rule that would throw
any men out of employment. the members
of the association who were receiving $3.50
a day voluntarily agreed to the s. rule.
Report was made that the contractors
for the heating of the new Corcoran Art
Gallery are employing non-union labor and
the secretary was directed to send them
a communication calling their attention to
the fact and asking that they give the
work to union men.
Mention was made that there is a rLmor
in circulation that the employing steam
and hot water filters in the city will soon
organize and many of those present said
they thought such a union cannot fail to
be of good both to themselves and those
In their employ
Complaint was made that certain repairs
at the Deaf Mute College are being made
by non-union men, and the secretary was
requested to write to the proper authorities
and ask them to remedy the grievance.
Delegates we're elected to the Federation
of Labor.
The Fresco Painters.
The anniversary Of the formation of the
Society of Fresco Painters formed the
principal subject of discussion at the meet
ing last night, the event occurring on the
night of Labor day. While several plans
looking to a proper observance of the oc-
cided upon. All the heretofore uncom-
pleted arrangements for the Labor day
parade were perfected. 1t is expected that
that portion of the procession Of which the
Fresco Painters shall form part will be
one of the most attractive in the line.
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