Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-11-15
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Mr.. John T. Hunt. who was elected to
Congress from Missouri at the last election,
Is stone cutter by trade. He served his
as Journeyman. then went into business
for himself in his native city. all this time
taking an active interest In the public
questions of the day. Mr.. Hunt was the
first president of the present journeymen
Stone Cutters Association Of North Amer
lea. and this association owes much of It's
progress and prosperity to his able man.
agement in Its infancy, 1t now being at the
head of the organized building trades in
strength, high wages and short hours.
The recent expulsion Of the Plumbers and
Gas Filters Association from the Central
Labor Union has intensified the unfriendly
Ieellng which has existed for some time
between that organization and the steam
ntters growing out Of the counter claims
IN the classification of the work to be done
by the respective organizations A case in
Wnlch the plumbers allege that the steam
ntters are doing plumbers work was
Drought to the attention of Commissioner
Blddie, several days ago, by a representa-
tive of the plumbers, who complained that
tne steamf1tters doing work on the build
ing pelng constructed at 18th street and
1enn s avenue are violating the
piumDlng regulation The work which is
the cause OF the contention is claimed by
ooth organizations, and it is stated that
should the Commissioners decide favorably
W Ine plumbers, the steam filters will ap-
peal 10 the courts and test the legality of a
regulation which they claim depriyes them
OF work which is done by steamfitters in
other localities.
Gas Workers Union report that all but
seven of the forty men who were re-em-
ployed by the Washington Gas Light Com
pahy several weeks ago have been dis
is 9. seo ana non-un1on men retained. 1t
IS stated that, the discharge of the men is
regarded by the union as a breach of faith
on the part Of the company as 1t is
canned, they returned to work under the
Terms proposed by Mr.. John r. Mclean,
which admitted the right Of the men to or
game, and assured them unemployment as
tnelr services were needed
II IS PROBABLE that the matter will be
Drought to the attention of Mr.. Mclean by
committee of the union and the COM
plants VIII be made that those in imme-
alate charge of the men are opposed to their
sta organized, as the men allege, was
Stated at the time when the union was
formed, and which resulted in a lockout of
Inc men about six weeks ago.
Inc men assert the propositions under
when they We're re-employed were accept
eu IN good faith by them and their dis
charge for no stated reason is regarded by
them as move of the company to destroy
the union.
1t Is stated that at a recent rnaetine of
the Washington Chapter of the American
institute Of Architects it was proposed to
institute course of lectures on building
construction for mechanics If feasible 4
committee, consisting of Messrs. Dessez
Asniord and Totten, was appointed to in
vestgate the matter and enlist the interest
VI VI the members OF The various building or
CARNATIONS in the proposition.
Mr; rotten has communicated with a
number OF prominent craftsmen relative to
me me matter to ascertain the sentiment of
Inc Inc membership Of the organizations. If
the 3 sentiment Is favorable and the union
VIII defray the small expense necessary for
nan rent 1t is probable hat series of lee
lures Will be delivered d. ring the winter nv
prominent local architects, to which the
mechanlcs Of the building trades will be
invited to attend. w
state and Tile Roofers' Union, No. 1921.
is the title Of the latest local union or
ganlzauon: Delegates from the union were
a1lnis.ea TO the Central Labor Union last
Monday evening. 1t is stated that the or
ganlzatlon Will also become affiliated with
the Allied Council Of Building Trades.