Evening star., 1902-09-13

n. w. Warthen,
| Recording Secretary, Electrical Workers Union,
No 20
| has held the office of vice president Of his
union and was elected recording secretary
! in July last.
The Central Labor Union through a COM
mittee appointed at the last meeting of the
body is soliciting donations of clothing. pro-
visions and money for the relief of the
striking anthracite coal miners in Pennsyl-
Vania. The committee. which Is composed
| of d. Freeland of Columbia Lodge of Ma
chinists. Norman C. Sprague of the Print
ing Pressmen's Union, P. II. Shugrue of
the Bricklayers' Union, j. 3. Dickman of
Columbia Typographical Union and Charles
w. Winslow of Structural Iron Workers
Union met last Thursday evening and con-
cluded preliminary arrangements for the
collection of contributions. Though many
of the local unions have literally contrib
uted for the relief of the miners the COM
mitee, 1t Is said, has been informed that all
the organizations will make further contri-
buttons. 1t is understood that the efforts
or the committee will not be confined to the
labor organizations, but the public general
~ Will be asked for donations of clothing
and provisions which will be forwarded to
the needy miners as soon as possible,
PERSONS desiring to contribute wearing
apparel are requested to send a postal card
giving their names and addresses to the
committee at Typograph Temple room
10, who will have donations called for
Money contributions will be received at the
office of the A. F. of L., 1875 G street
northwest during business hours and by
the committee after pm. All moneys and
merchandise will be duly recepted for
The Brlcklayers' Union has granted the
use of the rooms of the organization in
Typographical Temple for the reception Of
donations.
The Ice wagon drivers, who were organ
lied last June with fifteen
port that during the last three months, or
from the date of organization, there has
been an increase of membership of one
hundred and ten. Mr.. Benjamin De Atley
secretary of the organization, which is char
tered by the Team Drivers National Union
as Local No. 43O. in recent communica-
ton to the Central Labor Union said that
after the initiation of fifty-four members at
their last meeting a social session was held
at which refreshments were served and mu-
tual congratulations expressed upon the
rapid increase Of the organization. A pleas
Ing event Of the evening was the call of
Prof. Pistoria and his orchestra after the
conclusion of the performance at the En-
pire Theater. who rendered a number of
choce musical selections.
The painters employed at the Capitol un-
der the SUPPLEMENTARY Of Mr.. Wright man,
complain of being docked for Labor day.
1t Is said that when paid last week the men
were disappointed in not receiving wages
Tor that day, as they were under the i'm
preston that they would be paid for that
holiday. 1t Is stated that when complaint
was made to those in charge Of the work
the men were informed that they were en-
ployed by contractor, and were, there
fore, not entitled to pay, as the law only
provides that wOrkmen employed by the
government shall be paid for holidays. The
men state they were under the impression
that they were government employees as
they are required to sign the pay roll and
are paid In the same manner as are those
nY1nY nI-lln IL
ernment
1t is probable that the men to ascertain
their status, if possible will institute In
qulry through their organization, and if it
is ascertalned that they working only
under the supervision of Mr.. Wrightman
a formal demand will be made for pay for
Labor day.
can Federation of Labor reports that dur
ing last month eighty-two charters were is
sued to organizations, including six city
central bodies, fifteen federal labor unions
sixty local trade unions and one state
branch, that of Tennessee. The total num-
Der or unions affiliated with the American
/ Federation of Labor on August 1, 1862, is
reported follows: National and interna-
tional unions, 93; state branches, p: city
central unions, 40.
The report is also made that of 793 or
CARNATIONS making returns for July, with
an aggregate membership of II 100 143
were unemployed, or % per cent
In June 79S organizations. with a total
membership Of GO590, reported 19 per cent
without employment.
Ine unions reporting are In various To-
caiities throughout the country, and the re-
port Is regarded fairly showing the gem
eral condition of labor
The regular meeting of the Sheet Iron
Workers Union, No. 1O2, was held last
Thursday evening, at which time the mem
bers enthusiastically indorsed A. NJ. Law
son Tor the District commissionership. Mr
Lawson Is we'll known throughout tha city
and is identified as a labor leader An an
preparation of sos was made to the fund FOR
the relief Of the striking Pennsylvania coal
miners.
The regular weekly meeting Of Local
Union, No. 26, of the International Brother
hood of Electrical Workers of North Amer
lca, was held Thursday evening at the Hotel
Royal, 7th and N streets northwest Presi-
dent Nothnagel presiding Besides acting
| OF number of important matters a large
| number OF new members were initiated.
Mr. w. o. Smith a former emn,ove or tho
government printing Office and a member
\ of Columbia Typographical Union, No. 1O1
| was nominated for Congress by the republi-
| cans or the twenty-frst district of Pennsyl-
j vania on the Sth instant, after an exciting
| contest.
| The Cab and Carriage Drivers Union will
| hold meeting Sunday afternoon for the
| purpose of electing officers. 1t is expected
that about seventy five new members will
be initiated
The special convention committee of CO.
| lumbia Typographical Union No 1O1. has
already set to work making preparations
for the next convention of the international
| typographical Union which is to be held in
| this city next summer. The local commits
tee secured next years convention of the
| international body only after very hard
| work, there being several other unions an
| Cling for 1t.
Railroad conductors and brakemen on