The morning times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-06
FEDERATION OF LABOR.

The Federation OF Labor held its regu-
Tar weekly meeting on last Thursday even
Ing, which was Well attended representi..
tives from tbrty-three organizations be-
Ing present. In the absence OF President
James F. McHugh, who is out on a semi
official tour OF the Northwestern States,
Mr.. f. NJ. Blake, the first vice president,
presided over the meeting. The special
committee on the Winiree eignt-hour yio-
1ation case presented final report and
was discharged, with thanks OF the Fed
Grafton.
The same committee also reported that
the charge of violation of the law in the
United States Capitol had been inves-
ugated, and, in the opinion OF the conf
nittee, was not sustained
The case or tie Metrupoi tan street rail-
way came up proHilently before the
meeting n nd resulted in the following pre-
an,ble and resolutions being adopted
'Whereas the Metropolitan Railroad Com
paDy in dischargins Tie officers and prem
ment members OF the Street Railway As
sembly from its employ without cause,
thereby adopting the nest effectual means
OF destroying worthy and highly esti-
mablc assembly affiliated with this Fedora
ton. and, whereas, We consider this case
demands a thorough application OF the prin-
ciple An injury OF one is the concern of
an and that we recognize in the stand
taken by President Phillips against the
halfway ASSEMBLY, u ulTect dsssuit upth
the organization Of workingmen universally,
therefore, be it
Resolved, That this Federation holds it
self renIiss In its duty TO the Street Railway
Assembly and in the strict adherence to its
own principles should ii fail to use every
means within it's power to retaliate for this
tyrannical ,despotic and un-American action.
Be 1t.
Resolved, That this Federation hereby
directs the members of all locals represented
herein to nake a careful note of allaccidents
on the couipany's lines of which they may tie
wttpesses, to make correct data and, if
possible, obtain the necessary witnesses
in each case and To report the same to ii
committee authorized by this Federation
corrective the same: and lie il further
Resolved. That District Assembly 66 and
Columbia Typographical Union, No. 1O1 be
requested to iDGoIsc these resolutions"
The committee on tie shoe clerks early
closing movement reported that it had every
assurance OF the movement being a sue
cess. Delegates from the Shoe Clerks. As
sembly at this point announced that t.ey
had Just received a telegram from the
managers OF the Crawford shoe manufac-
tory, stating that they had given orders
to theirmanagers of the Washington branch
to comply with the request OF organized
labor and close the stores here at O'Clock
The delegates further stated that every
first-class shoe store had now agreed to
close at 6 O'clock. for which the shoe clerks
of Washington were DESTROYS of expressing
their qualification at the success of the ef
forts of the Federation of Labor and the
District Assembly, in bringing the move
meut to successful tie animation.
The committee on Labor Day excursion
reported all arrangements made. "A final
meeting would be held on Sunday mo rning.
September 6, at 10 O'Clock, in the Plas-
terers' Hall, when it was hoped that all
those holding tickets for sale would make
their returns.
Delegates from the Carpenters Assembly
also announced that all arrangements for
their excursion Cd Labor Day to River
View had been completed and an elaborate
program prepared.
Delegates announced that the employees
at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing
were working nine hours per day, and III
quired III some one was not amenablc To
the law. The matter was referred to a
special committee to investigate.
Delegates from the IIorseshoers' rep,.T. ed
. grievance against the Merchants Parcel
Delivery Company, which was referred to
a special committee for investigation.
LABOR DAY EXCURSION CONFERENCE
Thefuil committeeon Labor Day excursion
met on last Sunday and completed all ar
rangements for the celebration at Marshall
special steamboat has been chartered to
make hourly trips between Marshall Han
and River View. By this those
desiring to witness the sports at the two
resorts will be enable to do so.
THE FOR MARSHALL HALL.
8: p. NJ. -Hydrocycie race, River View
to Marshall Hall.
4;15 p. m.-Ladies' boat races. at Mar
shall Hall, single souls. Entries, Mrs.
Florence Casey, Misses Emma and Jane
Berry.
4:30 p.-m.-Men'sb boat race, open to all.
500 p. m.-Ladies' tub race. Entries,
Mrs. Casey, Mrs. Annie Hardy, Hiss Jane
Berry.
6:15 p. m.-Bicyclc race, open to mem.
bers OF labor organizations
5:2Op. m.-Wheebarrow race, open to all. |
5:25 p. m.-Sack race, 100 yards, open |
to all
4;35 p. m.-Foot race for men, l00-yard |
dash. open to ALL
4:sb p. m.-Foot race for boys, 10o-yard
dash.
4:50 p. m.-Catching greasy pig.