Evening star., 1895-09-09

in the local federation, and therefore feel
that the Washington unions can do as well
without representation In the national
body"
A former Baltimorean, who was dele
gate to the convention of the American
Federation Of Labor. which met in that
city, and to which Mr.. Blake referred, was
asked by Star reporter for the cause OF
rejecting the delegates gent to the conven-
tion by the Federation of the District. HIS
reply was that 1t was for the reason that
.Jthe Federation of the District does not and
did not hold a charter from the American
Federation, and the latter held that under
these circumstances their delegates were
not entitled to admission. Had, said he,
1.-THE Federation of the District been or
ganized under the rules of the American
Federation there would have been no
trouble about the delegates sent by them
getting seats in the convention"
A School Board Representative.
A meeting of these leaders of organized
labor who think that the Federation and
D. A. GO ought to have a representative In
the board of school commissioners has
been called for tomorrew night. The move
ment was suggested by the fact that a
number of German-American citizens have
. taken steps to see If one CT their number
cannot be given place on the board.
Journeymen Tailors.
At the meeting Of the Journeymen Tai
lors' Union held Saturday night it was de-
cided to have taken a large number of
photographs of their mascot In the Labor
day parade, requests for copy having
been received from many persons. The
mascot was rendered a vote of thanks.
-Four applications for membership were re-
ceived The action of the Federation and
D. A. 66 In placing the lexington and Sol
diers' Home railway and branches on the
tndOrSed a fine
was placed on each member of the union
who shall patronize the road.
Association of Engineers.
The proposition to establish labor bu-
reau was strongly indorsed at the last
meeting of the Association of Eccentric
Engineers. The committee on the excur-
sion for the benefit of the widows of the
two cornice workers killed some weeks
ago by the falling of scaffold reported
that the affair was a success, but that all
the returns were not yet in. The action of
the Federation and D. A. IS in placing the
lexington and Soldiers Home railway on
the unfair list was indorsed, and the Dis
trict Commissioners were thanked for their
action in reference TO the janitor who was
working for the District and for railway
company, whose case was laid before the
Commissioners a few days ago.
Cigar Makers Union.
Of the Cigar Makers Union have been es-
pecially energetic in endeavoring to have
those persons throughout the District who
deal in cigars handle those made by union
men, consequently their meeting Saturday
night, when it was expected Mr.. John
Willis, who was charged with the agitation
of the subject would make his report, was
more than usually well attended, and the
proceedings were very interesting. Mr..
Sfofp fp1 fhat in Ia
had visited he had found many dealers
handling union-made cigars, while others
who were not as yet doing so expressed
their willingness to sell them.
One application for membership was re-
ceived. 1t was announced that at the meet
ing to be held September q, fifteen MEM
bers will be tried for neglecting TO take
part in the Labor day parade. finance
committee was elected as follows: Messrs.
John B. Buehling, chairman; John Wingare,
auditor, and F. r. Hall.
Steam and Hot Water Filters.
The Washington Branch of the National
Association of Steam and Hot Water Fit
ters and Helpers held a meeting yesterday
at the home of the secretary, Mr.. Martin
McGarvey 2506 / street northwest. After
the transaction of much routine business
the union decided to admit all helpers who
are employed in union shops for an inftia-
ton fee of 81 until and including the nigh.
u
fee will be considerably increased. After
the adjournment of the meeting refresh
ments were served by the sisters of Mr.
McGarvey
The Butchers' Assembly.
The meeting yesterday of Butchers AS
sembly was quite enthusiastic, a large
number being present An appropriation
was made to pay all men who are locked
out on account of existing troubles. AT the
request Of committee from the Cigar
makers Union, the assembly lndorsed the
union made cigars, and voted to impose a
fine of 81 On any member who shall buy any
other kind. They also voted to place q
penalty Of So on each member who shall
attend Kernan's Theater.
The Bakers Assembly.
At the Bakers Assembly meeting Satur-
day night delegation from the Painters
Union submitted request, which was
granted, that the executive committee of
the latter be Immediately informed Of any
case where a non-union painter shall be
employed, either at the places where they
work or at their homes. The assembly in
dorsed the action of the Federation and
other bodies in placing the lexington road
and branches on the unfair list.