The age-herald., 1901-09-23
ID PROVIDE FOR
 EXAMINAT HON IF
 STREET CAR MEN
Trades Council Will Present an Ordinance to the Board
 of Aldermen
TO CREATE LICENSE BOARD
All Motormen and Conductors Must Be Able to Pass Prescribed Test The Labor Day
 Committee Reports.

The Birmingham Trades Council met In regular session yesterday afternoon at Bricklayers Hall, President Cunning ham in the chair and all the officers and many delegates present
 The following draft of an ordinance which will be presented to the City Coun- ell was adopted:
 An ordinance to provide for the ex- animation and licensing of motormen and conductors of street cars using the streets of the city of Birmingham; to provide for the establishment of licens- ing board, and providing punishment for violation of this ordinance.
 Sec. l. Be it ordained by the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the city of Bir- mingham, and It Is hereby ordained and enacted by the authority of the same, that on and after this date 1t shall be un- lawful for any person, company or cor poration operating street cars within the city limits of Birmingham to employ as motorman or conductor any person un- der 21 years of age, nor any person who does not hold certificate of competency from the license board hereinafter created.
 "Sec. 2. At the next meeting of the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of the city of Birmingham following the pas sage of this ordinance there shall be elected a license board of three members, one of whom shall be a practical cleo trician, one shall be a representative of the person. company or corporation op- erating the street cars affected, and one shall be a motorman with not less than one years experience; all of whom shall hold office for two years or until their successors are elected and qualified.
 Said license board shall examine all persons applying for certificates of com potency, holding examinations at such times as may be deemed necessary by it. Provided, said license board shall not is- sue certificate of competency except to those who have served an apprenticeship as follows: In the case of motormen, thirty days under an experienced motor man upon the street cars of said person, company or corporations; in the case of conductors, twenty days, under an ex- perienced conductor on the cars of said person, company or corporation. Pro- vided further, that any motorman or conductor who Is at present, and has been for the thirty days immediately pre- ceding the passage of this ordinance, in the employ of said person, company or corporation, shall be deemed competent and upon proper attestation of that fact the license board shall issue him cer- tifcate of competency.
 Sec. 3. Said license board shall re- ceive from the applicant the sum of s1 for such examination.
 "Sec. 4. In case any person, company or corporation operating street cars within the limits of the city of Birming- ham shall violate the provisions of this ordinance, 1t shall be deemed guilty of misdemeanor, and, upon conviction be- fore the Inferior Court of criminal ju- risdiotion, known as the police court of Birmingham, shall be fined not less than $25 nor more than $50 for each offense; said fines to be collected as provided by law for other fines.'
 To Crush Irresponsible Labor.
 The legislative committee had had this ordinance prepared under instructions from the Trades Council. The intention is to prevent cars being given into the charge of responsible men, thereby en- dangering the lives of the citizens of Birmingham.
 A committee composed of one delegate from each of the affiliated unions will present the ordinance and work for its passage. The committee will hold meet ing. next Thursday night at the Labor Advocate office.
 A J. Mcuahee of the Granite Cutters of Lithonia, Ga., was present at the meet ing in the interest of a grievance his union has against a Lithonia firm who are shipping granite to this city. The grievance will be given attention.
 Delegates from the Horseshoers' Union announced the death of Konrad Reich meim who was killed by street car Sat urday night. He was a member in good standing of the union and has been for a number of years. The union has charge ot the funeral arrangements and the Council recognized the sad incident in substantial way.
 Report on Labor Temple.
 The directors of lne Laoor Temple were ready with a report, but as there were so many matters to consider, it was made the special order of business for the next meeting. when full consideration will be given to the plan and constitution and manner of raising the necessary money.
 The Labor Day committee made final report, showing that the big celebration had been a success in every way and that all the details in connection with 1t had been wound up. The committee was extended vote of thanks and dis charged.
 A lengthy report of the grievance com mittee was considered and several special committees were granted further time.