The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-08-10

coined the delegates and visitors "a
Washington, and said that the members
of the local union would DO all In their
power 10 entertain them.
T. n. Whitehead then formally turned
the convention over to President Lynch,
and the regular routine business was
begun with the reading. by Secretary
BramwOod. of the list of delegates au-
thorized to appear at this convention.
a resolution was unanimously adopted
expressing sympathy for President John
son, OF Columbia Typographical Union,
who has been called out OF town by the
sudden death of his father.
Temporary Officers Named.
President Lynch appointed the follow
ing temporary officers to serve during
the convention: Assistant secretary. Al
bert Hill. Nashville, Tenn; reading
clerk. A McReynolds, Cincinnati, Ohio;
sergeant al arms, T. B. Hoagland. Wash
fngtOn. D. C: messengers, W. V. Smith.
and c. S Denison. Washington, d. c.
Those who were seated on the stage
besides the officers of the I. T. L. were
Secretary Cortelyou, of the Department,
of Commerce and Labor; Commissioner
Mcfarland, Major Sylvester, Prof. vii
lis Moore, F. c. Roberts. John R Berg.
Charles NJ. Otis, George H. Judd, D. J.
Ricketts,, J. NJ. a. Spottswood, c. E.
Hawks, Mark L. Crawford, Capt E. S.
Ramsey, c. NJ Robinson, E. A. NJ. Law
son. and a. p Marston
On the desk OF each delegate was laid
copy of the officers reports for the
past year. This was done in order TO
expedite the proceedings of the conven-
ton
A Notable Year.
President Lynch said in his report:
The year has been a notable one. not
only for our organization. but for organ
lied labor generally. The trades union
idea and form of combination has been
brought 10 the attention OF thousands
upon thousands. with the result that
there has been vast aceretion in Irem-
bership. and the spirit of organization
has permeated toilers whose very occu-
patton. when casually named. carried
with 1t intimation OF eallings and trades
previously but little known. In the
familiar fields activity Of propaganda
has been the universal rule and there
is not one Of the. older unions but has
made steady and permanent increase in
the number Of its adherents"
Excursion Down River.
The meeting was adjourned about II 90
in order 10 permit the delegates to so
on an excursion down the Potomac to
River View. The boats were scheduled to
leave Randall wharf at 1880 a. m. 2:sO.
300. Gas. and 7:15 D. m. Returning to
Washington, they Will sail at $500, 1910
and midnight
Books OF coupons have been distrib-
uted emitting the holders to dinner on
the grounds. rides on the chute" and
"caroUsel' and trip to the island"
band will furnish music throughout
the day. and selections Will be sung by
the Columbia Union Quartet The wom-
en- of the local auxiliary were asked to
take lunches along, and small picnic
parties. composed of groups of friends,
viii be scattered over the lawns. Bowl
ing. target shooting. and other games
Will be provided.
Races for Women.
At o'clock in the afternoon. while
the majority of the men Will be attend
ing an amateur game of baseball, the
women have arranged a series Of races.
There Will be a potato race, in which
any woman may enter. This will be
followed by a fat women's race, open
to contestants weighing more than 10
pounds; fat mems race, minimum
limit 200 pounds. and a legged
race, 10 be participated in by men
Handsome souvenir prizes will be pre-
scented to the successful contestants. II
was the intention when these events
were planned to have an old maids race
among the families of the typograp piers
over thirty years OF age. but the ex-
IRENE scarcity of women over thirty
years OF age and unmarried among the
families Of the typographers compelled
the abandonment of the plan.
Ex-Delegates' Day.
Tomorrow is Ex-Delegates' Day. and
the following program will be carried
out:
a. m.-COnvention session at Colum-
bia Theater. Request will be made for
adjournment at 1880 a. m. by the presi-
dent Of the Ex-Delegates' Association.
to participate in an excursion to Airing
ton, Mount Vernon, and Alexandria.
Cars will leave Washington. Mount
Vernon, and Alexandria station at ~
1915. 1890. 12:45. and l O'Clock D. m.
After spending forty minutes at Airing
ton and one hour at Mount Vernon the
excursionists viii be taken to Alexandria
where a buffet lunch will be served and
IN informal program Will be given.
St Louis Claims.
Even before the first meeting OF the
convention, movement had been
launched in favor OF ST. Louis for the
scene OF the next gathering A fund
of $4,000 has already been put aside by
the union at ST. Louis for the enter
tainment OF the delegates in case they
decide TO hold their next convention in
the Worlds Fair city.
Boston and Newark. y. j.. will also