The morning times., 1895-12-22
DISTRICT ASSEMBLY.

was held on Iuursuay evening de loSteA-
ers' Hall, Four-and-a-half street and Penn.
sylvania avenue. The meeting was well
attended, both by delegates and visitors.
Among the latter were noticed Generai
Worthy Foreman Bishop, General Secretary
treasurer Hayes, and Thomas B. Mcclure,
chairman of the general executive board.
w. Ii. G. Simmons, the District master
workman, presided as usual, and roll call
showed that every officer was at his post
of duty.
The most interesting part of the pro-
ceedings was the report OF the superin-
tendeut of the peoples Transportation
Company" The report stated that In ac-
cordance with the instructions OF the Dis
trict Assembly at its last meeting, the
superintendent had. in conjunction with
the executive committee. purchased num-
ber of hertlics and horses and had estab-
lished line between Hillsdale and Center
Market. The running of the herdics had
commenced on Thursday morning and had
been well patroniZed all day. More horses
would have to be procured, SO as 10 have
regular changes. The fare was 3 cents
for each trip; tickets could be procured
at the rate of niue for 20 cents. During
the debate that followed 1t was ascer-
tanned that the citizens of Anacostia were
favorably inclined to the new line and
promised TO give 1t every support. Quite
a number had expressed desire to be-
come stockholders in the event of the
District Assembly desiring TO form
stock company. Assurances were re-
Ceived OF assistance from outside parties
to furnish unlimited credit to the District
Assembly in procuring more herdlcs and
horses if desired. This proposition was re-
ferred TO the executive committee for con-
sideration. The sentiment. however, was
that the new enterprise should be con-
Quoted by The District Assembly. assist ed
by the locals The whole question was
ordered to be laid before the local assem-
blies for their approval, which Will be
done by the executive committee during
the coming week.
The committee from the Bureau OF Labor
made n very satisfa ctOry report. The
manager of the bureau had received 800
tickets from Mr.. Allen of the Grand Opera
House. The manager had accounted for
all tickets to the auditing committee.
Several questions were asked as TO the
published statements in connection with
the affairs of the bureau us appeared in
an afternoon paper.
The statements Were denounced as being
misleading, to say the least of them, and
the conclusion reached by the delegates
that the informants to that paper were not
friends OF the bureau.
The executive committee made aninterest-
ing report with reference to the Brewers
and Butchers. The committee had held
an interview with the representatives of
several breweries, but no definite under
standing had been arrived at.
Under call of local assemblies, the Bakers
Drivers reported that the election of Off
GERS and delegates at their assembly had
resulted, with the exception of the master
workman and worthy foreman, in all OF
the old Officers being reelected.
Cement Workers reported all old Officers
reelected.
Laundry Workers reported good attend
ance at the open meeting of the assembly
on last Wednesday evening.
Street Car Employees reported reelection
of old officers; also that the assembly was
enthusiastic over the starting OF the Ana
costa bus line.
Delegates from the Brewery Workers
Assembly reported that the boss brewers
had not yet signed the schedule Is prepared
by the assembly. They had held four
meetings since they were organized and were
increasing i'll membership al each meeting.
Painters reported initiation of seven
candidates at last meeting. Reports from
the shops We're very encouraging.
Delegates from Excelsior Assembly re-
ported death of their master workman.
Brother Montz, and that their election of
officers would be held at the next meeting.
Plate Printers reported election of Of
ficers.
BARRIERS reported election OF officers also
thattheir last meeting was largely attended.
quite number of former members had been
reinstated. The delegates requested the
District master workman to be present at
their next meeting for the purpose of In
stalling the officers for the ensuing term.
Delegates from the Musical Assembly re-
ported the election of Il brand new set of Of
ficers. Their next meeting will be held on
Sunday, in Weller's Hall, Eighth and l
streets southeast.
Eccentric cEngineersreportedo one initiation
and one pr oposition for member ship
atlast meeting, afsothata 5per cent monthly
percapita tax hadbeen levied on llmembers
for the support Of the Labor Bureau.
Butchers delegates reported no change in
the Schneider and Pfluger cases. The
matter was again referred TO the executive
committee.
Colored Laundry Workers reported good
meeting, also election of officers. Several
visitors were present. An invitation was
extended to the delegates to visit them at
their next meeting
The District organizer announced that
he would soon organize a local of field mu-
clans.
A communication from n member of the
Carpenters Assembly was read and referred
to that assembly for explanation