The morning times., 1896-10-11
DISTRICT AssEMBLY

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The General Assembly is omposcd of repre-
sentatiNes selected from all parts of the
world wherever the order has an existence
lUiheets annually and isthe highest tribunal
oi the order of the Knights of Labor. At
the coming session the election OF the gen
erai officers for the next two years will
utSe place; also many other questions of
Importance to the order erat-large will be
considered.
The meeting otthe District Assembly vas
called To order in the absence Of Master
Workman W. II. G. Simmons. by the Wor-
my Foreman, Michael CUR. Roll call
showed that representatives from twenty
nine local organizations were in attendance.
ma aiority of " hom took an active part in
the debates of the evening. The officers
read their quarterly reports. and much en-
thusiasm was shown over the promising
prospects as set forth By the officers in their
reports. Especially wasthis true, when the
report of the financial secretary was read,
That report gave a detailed list of the
membership Of each local assembly, and
further corrohoratcd the report by giving
a detailed statement of the amount
paid by each local assembly as
a per capita tax. The report fur
ther showed that the order in this juris-
oiction had materially advanced, not only
In influence, but in point Of numbers This
Increase OF membership was shown to have
Deen or steady growth, and when compared
with the previous reports of the year, the
fact was demonstrated that the order in
TINS jurisdiction had gradually increased
with each month, beginning with the first
of tue year.
The delegates were very much Interested
In the reports and in the debates which
followed, and commented very favorably
OH the official statements, which In the
opinion of the speakers was remarkable
when it was considered that the order
mere had been fighting against great odds.
The delegates were further OF the opinion
that now, as the clay had been removed
from the eyes OF the honest, though mis-
guided backsliders. and the faeticnal diff
iereIrcs among the organized forces of
this city were fast being removed, the
fraternal relations heretofore existing
Would soon be more firmly cemented than
ever.
The sentiments expressed were freely iu-
dorsed- and IL seemed to be unanimous
opinion thii sith the Cumlnc cnce.1enu Of
the new year organized labor In this city
would be better prepared to make n more
energetic contest for the rights Of labor
than at any other period OF its existence.
Il pronounced Amen echoed throughout
the hall at the conclusion of the debate
Delegates from the Musical Assembly
We're then admitted and obligated.
The delegates from the Bakers' Drivers
a SgprnhIV nI haf
gradually being made to force the delivery
of bread on Sundays. The delegates stated
That the organized bakers of this city were
opposed to the infringement of the Sunday
aw Joint committee of the International
Union of Bakers, No. lis, and the Bakers'
Assembly of the Knights Of Labor had the
matter in charge, and were determined, IL
possible, To put a stop to tile practice.
AT the present time a few selfish and un
princlpled individuals were delivering
bread on Sundays to customers, which, if
not stopped, might result in creating dis
satisfaction among other customers, who
We're satisfied with the present order of
things.
The boss bakers were viewing the stu
alton uneasily. rs they plainly saw that
r this state of affairs continued they might
in self-defense have to serve their Gus
toners also, or perhaps lose their patron
age. An energetic protest will be made
against this violation of the law TO the
COMMISSIONERS, and it is believed that If
the Commissioners consider the protest
iavorabiy the practice will soon he stopped
In the meantime organized labor and its
friends are earnestly requested to assist
the Bakers and the Drivers orraniZa-
tons by rendering all the assistance
possible.
Under the weekly report of officers, the
officer stated that he had per-
sonal1y visited number Of locals during
the past week, and found the meetings
well attended and the organizations doing
good work.
Master Workman Simmons, who had IN
tered the hall, reported that h c had installed
the officers of Excelsior Assembly at the
last meeting. Tie meeting had been Wen
attended and the local had very favorable
prospects Of large increase in membership
during tue present month. Applications
We're being made by members of outside
unions Who were desirious of Joining The
order, and at tie same time retain 1lleir
in other trade organiza,iots,
lhe master workman called attention Il,
the benefits that could be derived by mem.
bers OF trade organizations Joining Excel
sior Assembly, which is composed of MEM
bers of all crafts and callings, who meet to-
gether and discuss the economic Questions
OF the day as they affect the rights of the.
people. and more especially, those who work
by the sweat of their brow The master
workman also congratulated the delegates
Oh the encouraging state of affairs in this
and the nattering prospects for
The future
The Structural Iron Workers rcported a
good meeting. held on last Monday, with ILL.,
-'H
The delegates from the Plastcrcrs' A.
sehipiy had a very interesting matter To
pFihg herore The District Assembly aud .e-
quested the assistance of the executive
Doaru. Ihe matter in question was the
OF union plasterers on prom
heht public building in this city now
course OF erection, and while they hadt the
assurance from the proprietors that union
abor must be employed, state the fact re-
mains that nonunion men are at present |
ioing :he work The executive boa rd prom
sed to act with the committee of the
Plasterers, and 1t was Thought that the
natter could be amicably adjusted.
The BARRIERS delegates reported a splen-
did meeting, with ten limitations and four
a special ''rcd-lettcr' call
had been issued for the next meeting to
awaken a more active interest in the craft. |
The officers and delegates OF the District |
ssembly were fratcrnally invited to be |
present at the special meeting.
The delegates from the Eccentric Associa- |
ion of Steam Engineers reported that the |
reinstatement revival in their organization |