Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-07-26

greatest interest centered in those of re-
cording secretary and treasurer. These
Offices were held for three years by the old
officers but il was evident that the carriage
workers wanted a change by the vote that
was given the new officers. Mr.. Arthur
Crow was elected president. He has been
a member of this organization for three
years and is said to be good worker In
the cause of union labor. Mr.. A j. MOI
row. the new vice president, is a new MEM
ber having been transferred from Local 64
of Philadelphia. Mr.. Morrow's good record
in that city was the means or putting MN
in the office which he now holds. MI Henry
C. STEMS popularity with the members was
again evidenced, he being elected secretary
over Mr.. Thos II. Brinkman. Mr.. Stein has
held every office In the gift OF the organiza-
ton. During his presidency the carriage
makers gained many concessions. ana are
now working eight hours a day, whereas
they formerly worked nine hours MI Geo.
II. Langhenry was reelected financial sec
rotary This makes his third successive
term. Mr.. d. A. Clancy. tr.. was elected
over Mr. Samuel Drummer. Mr.. Clancy Is
reputed to be splendid worker for the or
ganization and holds one of the most re-
sponsible positions. The others elected were:
Trustees. Mr.. Harry G. Cornwell. Chas.
Muller. Frank Carroll; delegates to the
Central Labor Union. Harry G. Cornweli,
Frank Carroll. Geo. II. Langhenry A. J.
Morrow and Henry c. Stein tre-elected).
The carriage workers of Washington are
proud of the fact that they have the only
organization of the craft, except In Aus
tralia that have secured an eight-hour day.
Discussing the teamsters strike In Chi
cago which ended recently, Luke Grant
saws that with the strike officially OF and
prospects of a settlement in sight for the
woodworkers 1.-The labor atmosphere Is
clearer than it has been at any time for
months. The indications are that the next
big battle will be between the United Typo
thetae and the International Typographical
Union, when the latter attempts to enforce
the eight hour day January next.
"In the interim there may be several
strikes of small proportions. but there are
no signs of serious trouble visible at this
time The result of the teamsters strike
viii probably have the effect of making
other unions go slowly, but although 1t has
been a costly fight to both sides. the lessons
1t has taught will be of incalcuiable benefit
to both employers and Transfers.
.yrhe strike resulted in a defeat for the
teamsters, but the employers will not look
for another fight for q long time. Today
they are victorious. and 1t is probably the
best thing for the teamsters Organization
that such Is the case. The teamsters need
not feel ashamed Of the battle they put up,
for throughout the long struggle they stood
with almost unbroken ranks.
"In the three and one-half months that
the contest lasted many OF the strikers got
work in other lines of industry. but the
number who deserted and returned to their
former employers was insignificant. Two
local unions are badly demoralised and 1t
will take some months to build them up
again. but tho organization az q whole In
the city has not suffered seriously. II stiI1
remains great power, and poeh4pe the ex-