Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-07

been investigating the differences. Within
the last few days, the deputation conferred
with Secretary Morrison of the American
Federation of Labor with regard to the
question, but nothing as to the outcome Of
the conference can be learned 1t is thought
the committee will make a report of its
work to the Central Labor Union at its
meeting Monday evening.
In view of the fact that the controversy is
general some of the local leaders are in
clned to believe that the matter will have
to be adjusted by the officials of the Amer
lean Federation of Labor. 1t is contended
by the machinists that some of the MEM
bers OF that craft have been allowed to be-
come allied with the local union of eleva-
tor constructors. which. it is said is in oil
rect violation of rulings of the American
Federation of Labor. The elevator con-
StructorS claim that all workmen engaged
IN the construction of elevators, whether
machinlsts or not, are rightfuly entitled
to admission to the elevator constructors
union.
President Samuel Gompers of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor, with his family,
returned to this city Thursday from New
York city, where he attended the funeral
of his son. Mr.. Abraham Gompers, whose
death occurred in Denver, Col, the 10Th Ill
timo.
Officials of the International Association
of Machfnists in this city have but meager
details as to the progress being made to-
ward the settlement of the machinists boil
ermakerS and blackSmiths' strike of the
Union Pacific Railroad Company, and, In
the absence of such information, are very
reticent as to the further plans of their or
ganization. The present difficulty on that
railroad system is the result of an attempt
to inaugurate the piece work or premium
system In the various shops Of the COM
pany.
The Special Order Clothing Makers Union
and the United Garment Workers of Chi
cago, ILL.,. have consolidated under one head.
This Is in accordance with an order issued
by the American Federation of Labor
The pending bill providing that workmen
snail be allowed to labor more than eight
hours on government work or on work
given out in contract by the government Is
IN dormant state at present, and is one
of the measures the consideration of which
by the Senate is being blocked by the dead
lock caused by Mr.. Quay's persistence in
behalf Of the omnibus statehood bill If the
efforts of labor leaders are rewarded he
eight-hour bill will be taken UP by the Sem
ate 1mmedia tely upon the disposition Of the
statehood measure by the Senate
According to reports a joint board of ap-
peals has been formed among the print
Ing trades of the country. In all probable
ity the personnel Of the body will be made
up of the president of the international
organizations of printers, bookbinders,
electrotypers and stereotypers and printing
pressmen and assistants. AS in the past,
each organization composing the board
affairs. All disputes arising between the
organizations named will be submitted to
the board for adjustment
The annual convention of the Amalga-
mated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin
Workers will be held in Pittsburg begin
ming April IA next. This craft has grown
with great rapidity, and many of the af-
Inflated bodies will be represented at the
convention.
II reports from across the sea are cor
rect the German government will open a
permanent exposition during the approach
ing spring to further the interests of the
1aboring masses. During the exposition In
ventions for the prevention of accidents
VIII be placed on exhibition and explained
by lecturers.
A referendum vote Is being taken among
the local electrical workers, as we'll as
those Of the entire country. to decide
whether or not the place for the holding
of the next convention Of the craft shall
be changed from Salt Lake City, Utah. to
indianapolis, Ind. The ballots are to be
counted at the headquarters Of the inter-
national body in this city March 1 next.
Local Union. No. SS4. United Brotherhood
OF Carpenters and Joiners of America,
held housewarming at its quarters, 9O4
pennsylvania avenue Monday evening. The
tieCllOu VI OliceTS was fnS1O, resulting as
follows: President, John H. Davis; vice
president. c. J. Chamberlin; financial sec
rotary, r. Gift; recording secretary, c. E.
Torney; treasurer, F. Nolte; sentinel, F. J..
Webster; warden. P. Granger
Members of locals Nos 100 and 11O3 were
present as guests and contributed largely
to the evenings enjoyment. After the
routine business had been disposed Of all
present partook of luncheon during
which many short speeches were made
Among those who spoke were President
r. T. Morrison and Messrs. Scherer, Snod-
grass and Boteler of Local No. 100; President
j. G. Robertson and Messrs. Reichard, John
son. Wilkerson. Pluniley and Yeager of
Local No. 11o3, and President John H.
Davis and Messrs Chamberlin Andrews
Reilly. Revell, Webster. BOWS. Torney,
Saragan, Thornton. R. Cliff, ]. Cliff Cros-
by, Reep, Zirkle, Hempler, Granger, Greer
and Green of Local No. .SSl.
At a recent meeting of Columbia Lodge,
No. ia, Of the International Association of
Machinists, officers elected for the ensuing
year were installed as follows: President,
Michael. A. Bowen vice president, G.. w.
Price; recording secretary, Emmett L.
Adams: financial secretary, Robert Gown;
treasurer, Robert Stokes.
President Bowen is one Of the most pop
ular trade unionists of the local labor
movement, and his reelection is regarded
as logical event. The members of Column