The Washington herald., 1908-03-15

Money Under Consideration.
The purchase OF large tract of land
in the suburbs of Washington, and the
erection thereon of cottages where labor
men, unable TO longer work at their
trades may live in comfort. is one OF
the great plans of the board of directors
Of the National Temple OF Labor Asso-
citation. which is now advancing its
primary project OF building million-dol-
lar Temple OF Labor in the National Cap
ital These homes viii be maintained out
of the income from the temple.
other funds that may acrue from the
income of the temple is TO be devoted to
the support of widows and the education
of orphans Of laboring men.
Dependent to BE Cared For.
At the present. time. according 10 one
Of the directors OF the association,
labor man. when he becomes aged or in
capacitated is practically recipient of
charity With the erection Of cottages
the wants of the INDECENT and superan-
uated labor men will receive considera-
ton
II has been shown by Carroll d. Wright
and other statisticians. # is said. that
one lGborins man is killed every minute
OF the twenty-four hours Many children
are left destitute. Under the present
these orphans will be well taken
Of and will not be allowed to
Ineducated.
urturbed by Many Deaths.
evident that the many deaths in
dustrial trades is becoming mo-
Us problem. according TO labor men.
u the board OF directors said last
that Representative Richmond p
N has requested the House TO in
into the truth Of statistics relative
vast number OF violent deaths
resentative Hobson believes. it is
said. that means should be devised to
prevent these accidents that result in
violent deaths, and that Congress should
adopt measures that will provide for the
orphans.
Although the plans of the association
TO provide for the aged, inirm, and for
the widows and orphans had not been
known until announced in The Washing
ton Herald to-day, Congressman. bank
ers and business men have assured the
dorse the movement.
Ways of Raising Money.
Once the end Of the project becomes
widely known. the directors Of the asso-
citation assert, the money for the land
and the building Will be easily raised.
In order to facilitate raising funds for
the erection Of the temple, r. G. NJ
Ross. president of the National Temple
of Labor Association. has resigned that
position to become general manager and
sole agent for the collection OF funds for
the building.
Mr.. Ross has contracted with local
business men to put on the market TEN
pie brands Of cigars. tobacco. cigarettes.
clothing. and household goods. From the
royalty OF the sale of these articles. the
board OF directors OF the temple believes
sufficient funds Will be raised. so IL will
be unnecessary TO ask for contributions
Thomas McGntOn. president OF the
Brotherhood of Painters Local 36S. has
been elected president OF the National
Temple Of Labor Association.
Plans of New Temple.
Tho board OF directors OF the associa-
ton yesterday sent out literature and
pictures Of the Temple Of Labor shortly
TO be erected
According to the pictures. the temple
will be worthy addition TO the beautiful
buildings Of the city. 1t viii cost 8. 900 600.
exclusive Of the land. which will entail
the expenditure of at least S250.000.
Seven stories in height. the temple will
be completely detached, so that there will
be exits from all sides OF the principal
hall This large hall will be on the ground
floor. and will have "A seating capacity of
between 10000 and J., 600
In the basement, all the features OF a
modern club viii be installed. There viii
be Turkish baths. a swimming pool. bowl
ing alleys. and billiard halls. On the upper
floors besides many Office rooms for the
use OF labor organizations there will be
several commodious reading and library
rooms
II has not been determined whether the
top story will be used for a roof garden
or 4 gymnasium.
For the exterior OF the building Il has
heen decided 20 use white marble. similar
To that used IN the new Municipal Build
ing. The temple will be absolutely fire.
proof
The entrance 10 the auditorium Of the
temple Will be unique II Will be COM
posed OF bronze plates. bearing the sigma
lures Of all contributors to the building
fund.