The morning times., 1895-09-01


overwhelmingly decided that 1t would be
TO the best interests for the two organiZa-
tions to obtain q charter under the Knights
OF Labor The taking Of this vote does not,
however, bind either OF the organizations
unless ratified at the regular meetings
OF the respective unions.
After the joint meeting was adjourned
the Carpenters Assembly went into ex-
ecuuve session to hear reports OF committees
and TO make final preparations for Labor
day. The question of music was decided
by making an appropriation for the as
senlbly's share OF paying for the Laurel,
Nd, band.
Two former members were reinstated
and a delegate to the Carpenters Council
elected The members were instructed to
report to the Labor Day marshal at g
O'Clock Monday morning at the corner OF
Fifth and q streets, when the badges and
other regalia would be furnished. The
members were requested TO invite all apr
prentices to be in line. Other business con
nected with the parade was taken up and
discussed till about l O'Clock, when the
assembly adjourned till Monday evening,
September g.
Times building last Monday evening and
elected permanent officers. Plans were
suggested for the permanent esta blish-
ment of the bureau and workingmen's
library
The Amalgamated Society Of Carpen-
ters also held a meeting last Monday
evening and made final arrangements
for Labor Day. II was decided to wear
badges only. Delegates TO the Carpcn-
tcrs' Council were also elected at the meet
ing one of the members reported that a
quantity of tools had been stolen from him,
and in accordance with the rules an appro-
priatiOn was made 10 reimburse him for his
loss.
At the special meeting OF the Granite
Cutters held last Monday, 1t was decided
TO resCind their former resolution on re
fusing to turn out on Labor Day, as matters
had been satisfactorily settled Mr.. Pat
rick O'Dea was elected as marshal, and
the members viii turn out in force
The carriage makers held an enthusiastic
meeting also on Monday evening, nine ad-
diuonaI members beng initiated into the
assembly. The action Of the central bodies
in placing the lexington road ON the unfair
list was heartily indorsed.
The Plagtcrers' Lathers also decided at
their meeting last Monday evening to appear
in fun uniform on Labor Day. The assem-
bly, also stc sped discussion on Labor Day
celebration long enough to initiate new
members. The Iathers WIN wear duck
pants, white hats and black neckties and
win carry laths.
The bakers drivers. at their meeting
Monday evening decided to supply each
member with an American flag to be car
ried in the parade. ANY member who fails
TO answer at roH-can Monday morning viii
be fined the sum Of 81.
The Douglass Progressive Assembly Of
Steam Engineers VIII. after the parade,
march 10 the Grand Army Han ON Pennsyl-
vania avenue, where they propose 10 give
a grand entertainment, The speakers on
that occasion viii be the Hon. P H. Carson,
Profs j. N Langston, ] D. baltimore, and
Z. NJ. Hewlett. After the entertainment,
dancing viii be IN order and will be kept
up TIL 2 80 Sunday morning. This organ
iZation is composed OF colored engineers, and
it is the wish Of all organized labor that
friends viii assist them in this manful
struggle TO better their condition.
Carpenters Union, No. /, held q large
meeting Wednesday evening. Several appl-
cations FOR membership and reinstatements
were received. The committee on badges
and music made It's report, and was further
instructed to procure flags for the members
and apprentices who have been invited to
turn out with the Union. Brother John F.
Schmidt was elected marshal, and the mem
bers were instructed to report TO him a the
hall, 419 Tenth street, Monday morning at
O'Clock, when they will be furnished with
badges and flags. President A. B. Manuel
was unanimously elected banner carrier for
the occasion.
The Paperhangers also held a large and
interesting meeting on Wednesday evening.
Twelve new members were initiated and
the prospects are that double that number
win be initiated at the next meeting
The action Of the Federation in placing
the Ecklngton & Soldiers Home Railway
on the unfair list was unanimously IN.
dorsed.
Final arrangements for Labor Day cele-
bratiOn was also completed.
Tin and Sheet Iron Workers indorsed the
placing ofN. Auth and the lexington road
on the unfair list at their meeting last
wednesday night. Final prepara lions were
also made for Labor Day.
The members of the Printing Pressmen's
Union, l. P P, win assemble at Costello's
Hall, Sixth and streets, al $50 Mon
day morning.
At the special meeting of the cigarmakers
1t was decided that the union should turn
out in the Labor Day parade, aud the secre-
taTy was instructed to notify absent mem
bers Of that decision.
The horseshoers held a special meeting
at the Central Labor Committees rooms iu
the Times Building, last night, and distrib-
uted uniforms and badges for the parade.
The building of the float is nearly com
pleted, and from present appearances IL
VIII be the most elaborate one In the parade
Tailors' Union, No. 1Ss, held their final
meeting before the parade on Wednesday
evening and elected NJ H Kensinger az
marshal, with F. J solan ard II. Pissatt
as assistants The union will turn out with
The TailoTs' Assembly OF the K Of L. Con
sideraA1e attention has been given to the
get-up OF the Mascot" of the tailoTs, and
the members have spread themselves on pre-
pairing the suit, which consists OF a swallow
tail coat, low-cut vest, with trousers tC
match. The mascot is below thirty inches
In height and built In proportion and ol
colored persuasion.
The Washington Times Assembly, K o.
l., will hold a special meeting this evening
TO make final preparations.
The members OF the Cement Workers have
also adopted a uniform, hat and badge fol
the Labor Day parade. The Endorsement
Of the action IN placing several firms on the
unfair list by the central bodies was ais
given at the meeting Wednesday evening
Local Union, No. 100, carpenters, had
q Iarcn neetlnr last Monday evening. Pres-