Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1906-07-26
LA TIE LABOR NOTES

A settlement OF the miners strike In the
bitumfnous field of central PENNSYLVANIA
was made In conference between the off,
GERS OF the union and the operators at
Philadelphia last week. through which 30. =
900 miners gain an increase OF $50 per
cent and application of the check system
to miners, but not TO laborers. This sys-
TEN Is the Withholding OF an amount equal
to the union dues. to be turned over to
the union.
Labor leaders of the New England states
are greatly pleased by the attitude of the
General Association of Congregational
Churches. which has adopted a resolution
looking toward better understanding be-
tween the church and organized labor
The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
has been In existence twenty-three years
has TBS local branches, with 1900 mem
bers. 81 $500 In its treasury and pays out
$4,000 every thirty days In claims.
The union printers Of the country have
on foot enterprise which is worthy of
the highest commendation and support The
idea originated with j. Monroe Kreiter OF
Columbia Union, Washington. d. c.
1t occurred to Mr.. Kreiter that a moro
extensive library than the appropriation
could provide would be a good thing at
the International Typographical Union
Home at Colorado Springs. so he suggest
ed that well-directed effort to secure con-
tributions to the home library be made.
The International adopted the suggestion
and the matter was placed in Mr.. Kreiter's
hands with power TO select his aids.
One of Mr.. Kreiters suggestions was
that each delegate who attends this years
convention of the l. T. u. which will be
held In Colorado Springs take with him at
ieast one book as a contribution to the
Home library The proposal was met with
the approval of the delegates-elect through
out the country, and many volumes will
be added to the library through this means.
Huhoreos OF persons. not members of the
union have contributed books-to the Home
library Among these have been many an
thors who have sent autograph copies OF
their own works.
Some notes CLEANED from the labor field
are as follows:
BY referendum vote OF the Granite Cut
tiers Association. the international head
quarters will be continued at QUINCY Mass
for the next Ave years
The fourteenth annual convention Of tbe
Travelling Engineers Association. whose
avowed purpose is to improve the locomo-
tive engine service of American railroads.
will be held in Chicago on August rs.
The Federation OF Musicians OF Chicago L.
considering scheme which Is described by
It's sponsors as a plan for carrying hirh-
class music to the doors of the poor" II
contemplates among other features tina
charity band, which IL to furnish free
street concerts during the summer In crowd
ed residence districts Of the city.
The International brotherhood OF Team
sters viii hold its annual convention in Chi
cago in August.
Many members of the United Association
OF Plumbers. Gaslftters and Steam Filters
are urging that the organizations establish
home for the aged and infirm. An olfer
Of house In Pueblo, Col. IL being consfd-
cred By the ozdcers-
Great interest has been aroused IA that
state over the BIN introduced Ia the Ohio
stats le<Iglaturo known ~ tbs WAYNE Ia
Dor &u No. ~ This bill - the same bill &C
lnfFo4uced two yeerD 40 b. SENATOR Pol
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