Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1902-10-04

milton of the same rights to maintain an
organization of workmen that they concede
to the mine operators. We submit are
these demands unjust, should they not be
sustained by every we'll disposed citizen?
while this war goes on humanity de-
mands that the Christian people OF this
great and prosperous country give OF their
bounty to maintain the lives of the wives
and children of those miners, innocent suf-
fererS in this great drama. Their mute
appeals to heaven for deliverance must
touch chord of sympathy in the heart Of
every parent in this broad land and cause
them to contribute to save the lives Of
these innocent ones. Give now of money
and clothing. so that they can buy food and
clothe themselves. for soon the icy blasts
of winter will be upon them. increasing
their sufferings, and make their condition
worse a thousand fold"
The differences which for several months
have existed between the Brotherhood of
Carpenters and the Amalgamated Associa-
ton of Carpenters are persistently main
tanned by both organizations. Within the
past week, 1t Is said propositions have
been submitted to the Amalgamated Asso-
citation by the brotherhood which were con-
sidered al conference of committees of the
two organizations at the headquarters of the
American Federation of Labor last We'd
nesday evening. These propositions X is
understood, will be finally considered at a
conference of the committees which will be
held tomorrow evening. 1t is stated that
the questions which have caused the local
differences Is a matter affecting the two
organizations throughout the country and
that the propositions being considered are
submitted by the national Organization of
the brotherhood, the final adjustment of
which involves the continued affiliation of
the Amalgamated Association with the
American Federation of Labor and the rec
ognition of the organization by the brother
hood.
The trouble which occurred at Rush Hall.
nd 7
ago because Of the employment of non
union carpenters, and which resulted in a
walk OUT Of union mechanics who were
employed on the interior work at the build
ing, has finally been adjusted. 1t Is stated
that several of the trades persistently re-
fused to return to work, particularly the
steamfitters. and that the trouble was finally
settled by the carpenters employed at the
building becoming members Of the local
union OF Brotherhood Of Carpenters
The coming election of three delegates to
represent the local Bricklayers' Union No
1. in the next annual convention of the or
ganization is now matter of all-absorbine
interest to the membership. Quite a number
have SO far announced themselves as candi-
dates and their respective friends are yisor-
ously forwarding their claims for the honor.
AS the national organization has largely
increased in membership during the last
year 1T is anticipated that the next conven-
ton or the body, which meets at Memphis
Tenn. In January next, will be the largest
ever held by the organization.
The election of delegates by the local
union will be held at the rooms of the or
ganization in Typographical Temple on De-
cember IL.
At meeting Of the miners relief COM
mittee OF the Central Labor Union held la st
Thursday evening final arrangements were
made for the meeting In behalf of the
miners. which will be held this evening a.
Market space.
Son, al
president and secretary. respectively of the
American Federation of Labor; James Dun
can, secretary of the Granite Cutters Ma
tional Union, and others will address the
meeting.
The committee is also completing arrange
ments for the entertainment which will be
given for the benefit of the miners at
Chase's Opera House Sunday evening. Oc-
tober II. President John Mitchell has prom
ised to be present on this occasion and de-
liver an address.
The executive council of the American
Federation OF Labor will meet at headouar
tiers In this city next Monday President
Gompers in his call for the meeting stated
That the council at the Scranton and for
mer conventions was so tied up with work
tnat It's attention was much distracted from
the direct business Of the convention and
that the meeting at headquarters, In adj
vance of the convention, is intended to OBJ
viate this difficulty.
engage the attention of the council not the
least OF which will be the final disposition
OF the questions at issue between the ma
nonal organizations of brewery workers
and stationary engineers which involves the
alleged infringement Of trade rights. The
matter was considered by the meeting Of
me executive council which was held at
San Francisco last July. and final action
was deferred until the meeting which viii
convene. as stated. ON Monday next.
In the current issue Of the American Fed
erationfst the statement Is made that OF the
LAOS unions making returns of the state NJ
employments for the month of August with
an aggregate membership of 96.50. there
was Id per cent without employment.
In July T83 unions with a total member
ship Of 81. 100 reported % unemployed.
1t Is also reported that during the month
OF August 30 charters were issued by the
American Federation Of Labor, including