The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-02-11

AT the meeting of the Musicians Union
yesterday afternoon the differences over
conditions at the Grand Opera House, that
caused a temporary tempest in the organi-
zation and was responsible in a large de-
gree for a six hours session a week ago
yesterday, was settled. BY this settlement
the three imported musicians and nonunion
drummer in the Grand Opera House orches-
ira are to leave and local musicians SUBJ
stituted. This was the settlement a spe-
cial committee effected with Director Os-
tendorf, of the orchestra, last week, and Its
report to the union yesterday was in
dorsed. The change in the orchestra is to
be made at once and a new set OF men viii
play to-day. 1t Is a victory for the union.
While this trouble has been adjusted and
all is now smooth sailing with the union
the difficulty arising over Montanf brothers
orchestra playing out OF the jurisdiction of
the local union Is still hanging fire. Mon
tani brothers were fined 800 for playing
at Elwood by the national Organization on
the complaint Of the Elwood union. They
refused TO pay the fine, although the con-
stitution provides that penalty for such
violation. The local union is supporting
Montani brothers In their contention that
the fine is unjust, as the orchestra has a
state reputation and depends upon outside
playing for most of its patronage. The
Montanis have been asked to file a bond
and appeal to the national convention,
which meets in Denve next May, but so
far they have not outlined the policy. they
Will III dAAAOl Ala6
to send representatives to Denver to fight
for an amendment TO the constitution max
ing a provision for cases similar to the
Montani ENHANCEMENT. Montana brothers
decline to file a bond, for, If the convention
decides against them, the money will be
lost and they will be compelled to pay other
fines that accrue against them for playing
In the meantime. II is said that a test
case may be made in the Federal Court.
Chicago has a similar trouble, and the COM
ing national convention promises to be the
SfnrniaCf the mrgiCiqnS have ever held
With these things practically in the rear
the union as an organization is now turning
its attention to what the members call
personal protection and will attempt TO
make a settlement with the management
of the Zoo, which is charged with employ
ing nonunion musicians. The settlement of
this matter is especially urged by musicians
who play in the theaters. IL is said the
management of the theaters will demand
a reduction in salaries If the Zoo is not
unionized. The theater managers claim
that the Zoo is in competition with them
and that all must be placed on the same
footing. The Zoo trouble is already in the
hands OF the grievance of Gen.
trail Labor Union and the matter will come
up at to-night's meeting of that body.
Xxx
The ice wagon drivers, who were recently
organized. met in Central Labor Union hall
yesterday and decided to keep the charter
open until next Sunday morning at 10
O'Clock to give others who wish to become
charter members a chance to enroll their
names.
xxx
A mmi representing the flour mill
ers and their helpers met at 2 o'clock yes
terday afternoon and decided to organize
their union next Sunday.
XXX
The Autograph and bill posters. who were
organized last Sunday, yesterday elected
the following officers: President, e. E.
Earle; vice president, p. Collins; recording
secretary, X. Wishard; financial secretary,
b. Binnager; treasurer, George Griffith;
sergeant-at-arms and walking delegate, b.
Il. Judge; delegates TO the Central Labor
Union. e.. Z. Earle and b. Collins. After
the election the officers were installed by
Henry Friedman, chairman OF the organi-
zation committee of Central Labor Union,
+. 2. Barry and John Blue.