The morning times., 1895-09-01
DISTRICT ASSEMBLY


The opening ceremonies OF the District
Assembly was somewhat del aged last
Thursday evening on account Of the pres
ence OF n Auth, who desired an interview
with the master workman relating TO the
existing differences between him and the
butchers. Mr.. Auth was accompanied
with an individual who was apparently
very much excited and disposed to do all
OF the talking for both sides in a declarato-
rial manner After listening very pa.
tienuy for some time to the incoherent
remarks of this individual, the master work
man asked him who lie was and who he
represented in the matter, and the reply
was:
Il am a butcher, and have attended
many OF your meetings in disguise and
know exactly what has been done"
At this point the master workman in
formed Mr. Auth that he would decline TO
waste any more time listening TO a man
who was willing TO admit that he had
stopped SO low as to be a spy on the ac-
tions Of his fellow workmen.
Mr Auth apologized for the remarks Of
the man. and requested a private inter
view, which was cheerfully granted.
The first order Of business was on the
acceptance OF the credentials OF the dele
gates from the newly-organzed local as
sembly OF Laundry Workers The Creden-
tials having been reported correct, the
delegates were admitted and duly obi
gated
The master workman in his opening ad
dress stated that other laundres were
considering the advisability OF joining
the new assembly.
The master wor kman congratulated
the Building Trades Council in having OBJ
tained important Congressional legisla-
tlon He did not know what particular
legislation was referred to, as ii was Lis
I impression that the council was not or
ganizcd before Congress adjourned. But
his information had been gathered by read
ing a sctoireFolut.uus Jhathad beenaduptcd
by the council thanking the press OF the
city for valuable aid given in securing
said legislation
delegate present said that the reso-
luton referred to was in his opinion one
that had been sent 10 the council by
the chairman Of the legislation COMMITTEES
OF the Federation, requiring the council
70 thank the press FOR the support given
10 the Federation, but for which purpose
he cid not understand.
The master workman further reported
that he had organized the employees OF
The Times office into an assembly and
the new assembly had been designated
by the general secretary al Local Assembly,
No 1904, washington Times Assembly,
K OF /. The assembly would be a miNeG
assembly Another mixed assembly had
also been organized at the office Of the
/. OF /. headquarters
The Bakers Drivers reported good at
tendance at their special meeting, all
preparations had been completed for the
Labor Day celebration.
Cement Workers reported all o. k. for
Labor Day They VIII turn out In uniform.
Tile Layers reported name Of applicant
for membership. also that they were all
ready for the parade.
Delegates from the Clerks Assembly re-
ported names Of four applicants for mem
bership Their last meeting was well at
tended and much interest was manifested.
The Plasterers' delegates stated that they
had reported at the last meeting that every
thing had been arranged for the Labor Day
parade A section Of the Marine Band had
been engaged by the PIasteTcrs four months
ago. but 70 their surprise an order had been
issued by the Assistant Secretary OF the
Navy for the band 10 go TO Philadelphia on
Labor Day.
The plasterers had heard over a week
ago that the Secretary had been peutioned
10 allow the band 10 60 TO Philadelphia
I and The assembly had, on receiving this
! Information, appointed a committee to wait
/ on the Secretary OF the Navy to profess
/ against this double dealing and TO inforE
/ him Of The fact that the band had already
/ pledged itself to play in Washington on that
! day.
The delegates further stated that the ap
! pointment or this committee and It's pur-
/ pose had been reported at the Federation
/ OF Labor. After making this announcement
/ q delegate 10 the Federation from the Nj
sicaI Assembly, who was also a member OF
! The Marine Band, arose in his seat, and in
! The most positive and authoritative manner
! mad assured the delegates that the band
would not 90 to Philadelphia, but would
/ I'LL its engagement IN this city.
The committee was sthl of the opinion
\ that it would be best TO call on the secre-
tary, but the member Of the Marine Band
again insisted that he spoke with authority
/ when he asserted that the band would play
in this city.
assertions, the committee did not visit the
/ Navy Depar tment, aud nothing more
was heard OF the matter till the published
/ order Of the Assistant Secretary OF the
] Navy ordering the band to Philadelphia.
/ The committee then immeL. .atcly called on
/ the Secretary, and had been informed that
! tbe department knew Of no previous en-
! gagement having been made by the band
1 for Labor Day.
The interview with the Secretary was
] not favorable to the plasterers, as the order
could not be revoked. The delegates fur
ther reported that in spite Of this action,
that II IL was possible to secure band
within the limits OF the United States, one
" ould be secured, II it took the last cent
out OF their treasury.
The sympathy Of the delegates TO the dis
trict was extended to the pIasJerers and the
action Of the leader Of the band was severely
denounced.
The tallors reported endorsement OF the
! lexington road being placed on tie unfair
list.
The executive board reported that the
case against Corby Bros had been amicably
settled. IN the cases Of Kraft and Blair in
terviews had been had and the result was
referred TO the drivers
The committee on Labor bureau made its
report ana requested q full attendance at
the next meeting September Sth, at the
committee rooms in the Times building,
Aletter was read from Mr- S Solomon, the
BaIoonist on Senenth street, and referred to
tho painters Assembly. Letters were also
received from Mrs. Haines, requesting
the appointing OF a committee to wait on
her This was referred 10 the executive
committee, with instructions to act with