The Washington times., 1902-07-08
OFFICERS ELECTED
BY LABOR UNION
Central Body Chooses Gov
ernors for Ensuing Year.
John Hamerstrom Chosen to Succeed
Himself as President
Others Selected.

The semi annual election of officers OF
the Central Labor Union was held last
| night at the regular meeting of the or
ganization at typographical Temple.
The election resulted in practically the
same officers being elected as their own
successors. This is considered by the
body as an Endorsement OF the admins
tration OF the affairs.
Mr.. John Hamerstrom was re-elect-
ed president. Immediately after the re-
suit Of the ballot had been announced,
the president-elcct was escorted TO the
chair. which he had turned over to Mr..
William Silver. vice president, during
the balloting for the presidency. In a
timely address he thanKed the members
for their support and aid since he had
been In charge of the affairs. He said
that he hoped that their relations dur
ing the coming term would be as pleas
ant as they had been in the past, and
that he hoped that his guidance OF the
affairs of the organization would meet
with the approval OF all.
Mr.. William Silver. vice president. one
of the most active members OF the
union, was also reelected by a unani-
nous vote. The reelection of Mr.
Charles W. Wlnslow as secretary was a
surprise to no one. He has proved one
of the most able and affable gentlemen
who has held the position, and all his
friends rejoice at the selection.
Mr.. ]. A. Daily was elected 10 succeed
W. A. Morrison as financial secretary.
Treasurer Reelected.
For eight years the treasurership has
been filled by Mr.. j. W. Heisley, and
he was reelected unanimously last
night. Mr.. Heisly is one of the best
liked men of the organization. and one
of its hardest workers.
Mr.. Joseph Hough was selected to sue
ceed Mr.. W. C. Dean as sergeant-at-
arms. Mr. Dean declined the renomina-
ton Mr.. Hough is delegate from the |
Hosting Engineers Union.
The following delegates were elected !
to constitute an auditing committee: Mr.. !
J. II. Babcock, of Columbia Typo
graphical Union; B. NJ. Wall of the |
Bartenders' Union, and Moses Peyton, nf /
tho Hodcarriers' Assembly.
A resolution was adopted thanking |
President Roosevelt for his action in
the employees OF the Govern
ment Printing once and the Navy Yard
shorter working hours on Saturday.
A communication was read from Lodge
No. 10. Norfolk Plumbers. informing the
Central Labor Union that the members
we're locked out by the boss plumbers OF
that city The letter requests aid from
he Central Labor Union.
Opposed to Contract.
The Carpet Upholsterers' Union No.
1897 presented form of contract which
local firm wants them to sign. The
contract provides that its signcrs shall
work on all legal holidays without ex-
ra pay Several weeks ago the union
ircw up a form OF contract which gave
he employees more pay for any extra
work the firm might request them to DO. .
rhe matter was referred to special
ommittee for investigation and report :
A resolution was adopted indorsing .
he action of several State Legislatures .
n making Saturday afternoon a legal :
The resolution provides that d :
r ecial committee be appointed to draw
p 4 petition to Congress requesting I.
hat body TO make Saturday after ~ :.
'clocl, noon a legal holiday in the Dis !
rict OF Columbia. and II possible I
throughout the entire country. This has ).
cen tried several times. but never has ]
body of the size and strength OF the >,
entral Labor Unicn taken II UP. The :.
,gislative committees of the Central [
.abor Union and the American Fedora !
ion OF Labor have been directed to con-
er on the matter. and It is hoped with I
action the half holiday on
aturday will be made a law by Con- {
ressional action. ;!