Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-06-27
IN LABOR CIRCLES
c.

| 1t is said that In the estimate of the pei
| cent OF the 100000 of organized wage
workers who Will. regardless of past party
utilization, indorse the political posicv re-.
Gently declared by the American Federation
| or Labor, that another factor, fully as I'M
| portant. should be considered. This ia the
organization known as the Farmers Ed,,.
cational and Cooperative Union of Amer.
| lea. Inc organization has q large member.
snip throughout the southwest, especially
| In the state OF Texas
Inc purpose of the organization is de-
ciared TO be ito resist the incroachments
OF Inscriptions trusts that seek to regu-
,a.e the pTice OF farm products to the detri-
| sympathy with organized labor was demon
| strated at their convention held at Waco.
| 1exas' last August, when the trade labels
| or the organizations affiliated with the
! American Federation of Labor We're unan-
| inously Endorsed. and members pledged
| TO purchase such articles only as bear the
stamp OF union labor. and patrsnize only
merchants VINO have shown their disposi-
tlon to be fair to organized labor
Ihls action of the farmers was recognized
Q! the convention of the American Fedora
ZION OF Labor held at Pittsaurg, Pa, last
november, when 1t was resolved That
TINS convention extend to the Farmers Edu-
cauonal and Cooperative Union of Texas
a nearly greeting and indorse the PROPOSE
I'LL VI NSI-OfSdnlZeu farmers union.
Ihat members of organized labor through
out the country be requested to patronize
the label of the Farmers Union and an
earnest effort put forth by the American
of the country to patronize the trade la
bells as issued by organizations affiliated
with the American Federation of Labor"
AS further evidence of friendliness and
desire to cooperate in matters OF mutual
interest. E. A. Calvin, president of the
Farmers Educational and Cooperative
Union. who was elected at the Waco con-
vention fraternal delegate to the Pitts
burg convention. was seated In that body
At this convention resolution was also
adopted instructing the executive council
or the American Federation OF Labor to
investigate with view Of cooperating
with the farmers upon offensive and de-
fensive lines
1t Is estimated that the Farmers Union
has membership of over 100000 In the cot
ton-growing states of the south alone, and
should this half million voters with their
influence align themselves with the organ
lied wage workers In political movement
as advised by the American Federation OF
Labor. there is no doubt that In the next
Congress at least several representatives
from the southern states will be regarded
as friendly to organized labor and will
favor such legislation as desired by the
wage workers.
Bricklayers' Union, No /, OF this city is
In receipt of communication from Mr..
William Dobson. secretary of the Brick
III.
commencing 1t for the donation of 81 600 to
the members of the craft at San Francisco.
Secretary Dobson states that he is inform
ed by the San Francisco union that there Is
q sufflc1ency of funds to alleviate the pres
ent wants of It's members at the present
time He also informs the union that II
shall not forget you In making up the list
of donations of the subordinate unions, and
will give due credit for the large amount
donated
The very liberal contribution of the local
brfcklayers was made but few days af-
ter the disaster at San Francisco Mr. F. L.
Hadley, secretary of the union of that city.
being informed of the fact in dispatch
sent by Mr.. William Goddard, treasurer of
No. l, stating that 'Brtcklayers' Union, No.
l. District of Columbia, sends 81 600 con-
trtbuted unanimously for the relief of our
brothers in your city. Should you need
more let me know. and If required, several
thousand more will be sent"
Recently Mr.. Goddard received a comuu-
nication from Secretary Hadley, acknowl-
edging the receipt of the 81 600, which. he
states, was greatly appreciated by Union
No. Z, of California, and for which our
union has voted heartfelt thanks"
1t Is reported that the janitors and house
men of the city are being organized and
Will probably apply for a charter from the
American Federation Of Labor. It is stated
that a temporary organization was effected
several weeks ago with about seyenty-fiye
as a nucleus for a permanent organization
whlch. 1t Is said by the promoters, will be
contaminated In the near future. Those in
terested state that the janitors and house.
men are very much dissatisfied with the
long hours they are required to work and
that when organized, they will endeavor to
nave the number of hours reasonably re-
duced, and several other Objectionable con-
dftions corrected.
me committee OF the Central Labor Union
having In charge the arrangements for the
LABOR day outing at Luna Park are pre-
paring an extensive and interesting pro-
gram OF events for the occasion, for which
cash prizes will be awarded to the success
ful contestants. 1t Is probable that an ad
oress VIII be delivered by some prominent
ana popular speaker, as the committee Is
now IN communication with several gentle
men OF national reputation with that object
In view.
The Industrial Workers of the World.
I q Charles o. Sherman and William
tary respectively, of the organization. are
communicating with labor bodies through
on, the country. soliciting contributions for
a. defense fund for the imprisoned officers ~
the Western Federation of Miners. IT is
stated that 1T will require 100000 at the
lowest to have them defended.
Inc circular Is a passionate arraignment
of the capitalist pirates OF the west. led
py the mine owners and backed by the
St5ndard OIL Company" 1t is charged that
the arrest OF Meyer and Haywood is a con-
..?tNeSf W oSSeiVy Lie IdDOT organizations OF
the miners
The circular has been extensively circu-
iateo with the request that 1t be read at
the meetings OF labor organizations.
The 5ourneymen horseshoers report that
they are gradually succeeding In unionizing
the local shops, there being thirty-five In
which union shoers are working under the
conditions demanded by them more than a
year ago, which resulted In a lockout Six
shops are reported as working under nom
union conditions, the employers insisting
upon making Individual agreement with the
employe and maintaining an ''open shop"
The tourneyman horseshoers have been on
lockout since last May year ago. which,
It Is said exceeds in duration any past
strike or lockout In the District In a re-
cent report made to the Central Labor
Union by delegate of the hroseshoers 1t
was stated that the men remaining out are
as determined as they were the first day
OF the trouble and that they will not return
to work under the open shop" system It
10 said that during the period of the con-
tentton with the employers that the jour
neymen have sustained the apprentices who
are out with the men and have successfully
defended themselves against court proceed
ings. instituted by the employers.
In July next there will be submitted to
e referendum vote Of the membership of