The morning times., 1895-12-01

building trades stated that their respective
organizations had appointed committees
TO act In conjunction with the Eederation
committee. All delegates Interested were
requested to bring this matter before their
organizations as quickly as possible
The question III the Anacostia street rail'
way lockout was then taken up. A full
statement OF affairs was made, showing
actual number OF passengers hauled over
the road by the Anacostia company, which
in the opinion or the delegates will hardly
produce revenue enough to pay for the
horses. 1t was further stated that IT was
rumored that another reduction IN the
pay OF the men was about to- be made. Ine
busses run by the assembly were doing a
rushing business, aud with little more
assistance the victory would be achieved.
On motion the Federation appropriated
500 to the fund for the Anacostia drivers.
The attention of the delegates was called
to the regulation OF the S7,5O0,OO0 bond
issue question in this city. Owing tn the
lateness of the hour and other important
business demanding immediate attention no
action was taken and the matter Will prob
ably be again taken up at the next meeting
Under call of trades the Plasterers' re-
ported that they have added $lo mere tn
their original donation TO the cause OF the
locked out drivers on the Anacostia railroad.
Carpenters Assembly delegates reported
appropriation OF $40 to the drivers and S3
To the Bureau of Labor.
Painters delegates report ed the unionizing
of one OF the largest shops in their trade in
this city, and further reported that before
the next meeting they had strong hopes OF
being able To report three other shops
as being entirely converted. The Painters
also predicted that when trade opens in the
spring the card system Will be uni
vcrsally observed by the painters OF this
city.
Bricklayers' delegates complained OF the
apparenti forgetfulness of the street car
assembly agitation committee in not calling
on the Bricklayers' Union for assistance
in their honest fight against oppression and
the unjust demands of-the Anacostia KALI
road. The delegates from the Railroad AS
semDly gave a faithful promise TO be on
hand at the next meeting or the Brlck-
layers.
The Plumbers reported that one OF their
members had been discharged forintercsting
himself for the benefit of the union. as
result every man had been called out of
the shop OF Mr.. Chas. Thorn, on street
until the matter had been satisfactorily
adjusted.
NE.chinists reported well attended meet.
ings.
Horseshoers reported donation of $l1.50
for locked-out drivers.
butchers report 20 lcr bureau anu
So for drivers.
Taiiors' delegates reported donation of
$40 for fhe Anacostia drivers.
Carpenters reported that carpenters at
WORK on the st. Elizabeth Insane Asylum
were only heing paid mt the rate Of 81 80
per day. The carpenters further stated
that the work was not being done for a
contra act or, but the men were hired by theday
by the superintendent of the asylum. The
matter was referred to the contract COM
miitee for invest legation.
Boiling House Employees reported an
appropriation or S5 for the Anacostia
men.
The Structural Iron Workers reported
the adoption OF a working card.
The representative from the Labor Bu-
rcan made his report as to the workings
of the bureau. Situations bad been Sc
cured for thirty-five persons. and If proper
recognition We're given the bureau its sue
cess would be- assured. In reply TO dele
| gates the president of the Labor Bureau
| stated that at the next meeting of the
! Federation he would be prepared to give
| a detailed statement of expenses incurred
| up to the present time. also the estimated
| expenses OF running the institution. The
| next regular meeting OF the bureau COM
mittec will be held on Wednesday. De-
| crmber !. at the rooms of the bureau, 6O1
Thirteenth street, at T.30 O'Clock.