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Australians are keenly alive to the san- itary and social value of open air spaces in the vicinity of their cities and towns, and there Is scarcely a township or vil- lage, however small, which has not its public reserve. In New South Wales it has always been the policy of the state to pro- vide the residents of incorporated towns with perks and reserves for public recrea- tion, and the city of Sydney contains with- in its boundaries an extent of parks, squares and public gardens larger than exist in most of the great cities of the world without regard even to area. They ecver altogether 748 acres, or 26 per cent of the whole of the city proper. In addi- tion to these reserves, the inhabitants of Sydney have the use of 780 acres, formerly reserved for the water supply of the city, but now known as the Centennial Park. This magnificent recreation ground has been cleared and planted, and {s laid out with walks and drives, so that it is likely to become a favorite resort with the citi- zens. The suburban municipalities are also well provided for, as they contain, includ- ing the Central Park, about 2,750 acres of public parks and reserves, dedicated to or purchased for e ople by the colonial government, or rather more than 3 per cent of their aggregate area. In addition to these reserves the colonial goyernipent dedicated to the people in December, 1879, a large area of land, situated within easy distance of the metropolis. The estate, now known as the National Park, with th additions subsequently made in 1880 an 1883, contains a total area of 86,820 acres surounding the picturesque bay of Port Hacking, and extending along the south coast toward the mountainous districts of Illawarra. It is covered with magnificent virgin forests; the scenery is charming, and its beauties attract thousands of visit- ors. In the country districts, reserves, ex- tending often over 1,000,000 acres, have been proclaimed as temporary commons attach- ed to inland townships, which are other- wise well provided with parks and reserves within their bounderies. A recreation ground, designated Ku-ring-gai Chase, and situated on the shores of the Hawkesbury river, was dedicated in December, 1804, for public use. The area of the Chase is 85,- 300 acres, and comprises some of the most Temantic scenery in colony. | TO MAKE THD HAIR GROW ‘or, = bald Hall's roved {i H teelf successful. yell = » of Aus- ° THE EVENING STAR, TUESD YALE MEN AT HENLEY University Oarsmen Welcomed by Mayor and Officials. AEARTY RECEMIONT0 THE AMERICANS Senators Defeat the Phill the First Game. in CURRENT SPORTING NOTES (Copyright, 1806, by the Associated Press.) HENLEY-ON-THAMES, June 16—The party of oarsmen from Yale University, who are to compete at the Henley regatta in the contest for the grand challenge cup, arrived here at 11 o’clock this morning from Southampton. They were under the guid- ance of Mr. Robert Cook, who has coached Yale crews. The oarsmen were welcomed on the platform by the mayor and corpora- tion of Henley, and crowds of people were assembled about the station, anxious to take the measure of the young Americans. In the course of his speech, Mayor Sim- mons said: “I extend to you, in the name of Henley, a cordial welcome, not only as the proxy and of the premier university of the United States, but also as brothers from across the sea. “I hope you will enjoy your visit to this beautiful spot, of which we Henleyites are justly proud, for we feel certain you have never seen a much prettier one. “Although I cannot go so far as to express the hope that you will win, yet I van assure you the heartiest reception here. And, in giving you this assurance, I can add that it 1s our desire to see the best crew win.” Captain Treadway replied in appropriate terms. The members of the crew and the substi- tutes were then introduced to the mayor, and to each of the aldermen, after which they re-entered the train, which proceeded to a siding opposite the Marsh Mill, where the boats were unloaded. Y¥ALE’S CREW IN ENGLAND. Ccok Says They Are Somewhat Heav- fer, but Are in Good Shape. It was half an hour after midnight when the American Line steamer Berlin anchor- ed off Nettley, six miles from Southampton, England, last night. A tender with a doz- en reporters was awaiting the Berlin to meet Yale's crew of oarsmen. The men were asleep, but Bob Cook, the coach, was on deck. He said: “I am well satisfied with the condition of all the boys. They have slightly increased in weight, and, on the whole, the voyage has done them good. Aside from a little seasick- ness of some of them and a slight injury to Simpson, who wrenched his Knee while walking on deck and who also suffered slightly from tonsilitis, which was almost epidemic aboard, all were in the best of health. It will in no wise affect Simp- son's work. “I gave the boys only the lightest ex- ercise. They walked, ran, and, during the last few days, practiced with a rowing machine which I had rigged on the upper deck. But this was only done to keep their wrists supple and to let them practice the recovery. The main idea was to divert their minds and to give them an appetite. “The boys are in fine condition and spir- its. We go to Henley as early as possible in the morning, and shall have the crew on the river in the afternoon. Our stroke at Henley will be 88, though I don’t doubt that some of the other crews will be higher.”” é Bob Cook introduced a new exercise, which consisted of a full-arm movement straightout from the shoulder and hori- zontal to the body. The fist, which was clinched, and the wrist followed the same lines as when pulling an oar. The most interesting work occurred in the afternoons on deck, where Mr. Cook had rigged his rowing machine. The boys did not take kindly to rowing against a breeze at first, but it proved a great at- traction to the passengers. Cook has suc- ceeded in landing his men in condition to begin training at once. Record of the Clubs. Clups. W. L. PCy Clubs. w. L. Cleveland ...26 16 .619| Brooklyn ...25° 22 Baltimore "28 18 000) Pittaburg +.28 22 Cincinnati 2129 20 592] Chicago 25 Philadelphia.28 21 .571|New York. ..20 27 Boston a. > 10 BOs Bt. Lous .-18 92 Wasiington.2¢ 20 .645| Louisville +110 tanding June 16, 1995: Gide. W. Lr Bc, De Betts Bie ee Fa Itimore Pittsbu 9 rooklyn bi 500 Slevelat 501| [Washsn, 2 Chicago. Bog] st. Louls ..18 $1 826 Gineiznatt -885) Loulsville ©. 7% 85 :167 Today’s Schedule. Baltimore at Brooklyn. New York at Boston. Philadelphia at Washington. Chicago at Pittsburg. St. Louis at Cincinnati. Cleveland at Louisville. MERCER’S MASTERLY PITCHING. With Good Work by De Montreville It Won Yesterday’s Game. Masterly pitching by Mercer and extra- ordinary field work by De Montreville were the controlling factors in Washington's victory yesterday over the base ball club from Philadelphia. It was a creditable victory, too, even though a good deal of tie luck drifted Washingtonward, Mercer demonstrating that he is as brainy and efficient a pitcher as any in the business, and De Montreville that he is destined to develop into one of the star infielders of the country. It was a case of settling down by Mer- cer. In the first inning Philadelphia se- cured four hits, two of the scratch variety, but during the remainder of the game could connect with the ball safely but three times, not making a hit after the sixth inning. Taylor also did good work, espe- cially at the start, but the home team managed to bunch hits when such action was needed. ‘The situation seemed mighty gloomy for some time, and the large crowd in attend- ance even showed a tendency to make merry at the expense of the home club. During the first three innings Washington retii in one,.two, three order, but in their half of the first Philadelphia worked three men around the circuit. Four hits and two errors, both by McGuire, were re- sponsible. ° But that was all the scoring accom- pened by the “sorrows” from Quakerville. in the fourth Brown and Joyce singled, but thenext two batters were easy outs, Abbey sacrificing. The side would have ‘been retired had not big Dan Brouthers fumbled the ball, allowing Cartwright to land on first and the runners to score. Three hits in the fifth netted three more runs, and the final was added in the sev- enth on Brown’s two-bagger to left, a fly- out and Hulen’s error of a chance from Ab- vPack of di : 0: lemonstration in greeting the Philadelphia players was noti bles Joe Sullivan advanced to the plate in the first inning, and not @ sound was heard, while the same condition marked the appear- loa Thompson all, ance of Billy Nash, Brout! and other big men of base AE pol Brown, cf. F ae Joyce, 8b.. abe { 8 mont, 68 ere. Be see Sere eees ie ees et heotaaa e and W Baltimores Again Beaten. By bunching their hits in the sixth and seventh innings Brooklyn scored a suffi- cient number of runs to win out from the champions. Gumbert and Clarkson um- pired in the absence Ew regular master of the field: he ee eee . Wild pitel ‘Daub ae GENS By Daub, Reitz. Ump) umbert and gon. Time—One hour and forty-five minutes. Buck Ewing’s Men Won. Again did the great Breitenstein have an off day: He appeared at Cincinnati yester- day in an untamed condition, and the Reds experienced no difficulty in scoring the greater number of runs. The hits of the Browns were scattered. CINCINNATI. ST. LOUIS. Ba O.a. zB, -H.0.A.B, Burke, If.. 1 i) ef... 0 06 0| Parrott, rf, 0 9 |Dougias, if 0 1 0|Gonnor, 1b. 0 1 O/Quinn,’2b.. 0 0 0| Meyers, 8b. 0 10 0} Crous, 8... 0 20 ry ° 11 o 2 10 - 1122412 8 110x-7 St. Louis. Se 38 00 Earned runs—Cincinpatl, 5; St. Louts, 1. ree-base hit— base ice Breltensteln, ‘Dowd. Burke. Stolen bases—Miller 4: on balls—Oft Dwyer, cut—By Breltenstein, 1, Minutes. Umpire—Sheridan, , Hoy @). 3 off Sreltenstely, 8. St }e—One hour and forty Chicago Keeps on Winning. Pittsburg was slow yesterday, and Kil- len, who pitched fairly well, was poorly supported, and Chicago took a victory. The work of Dahlen and Pfeffer was of the star variety. CHICAGO. PITTSBURG. R.H.O.A.E. -H.O.A.E. Everitt, Bb g 1 0) 1210 ci) o143 f. 2 11100 1 2 0110 1 ° BBOO0 2210 2810 1264 1 : 11 0 1 og 20 oO 1 oo010 ie] Btoled_buses—-Steuzel 3 (2), Dor van (2), Everitt, Lange, Beckley. Double ‘pla, Blerbauer, Ely ‘and Beckley, Dahlen, Pfeffer Anson ( Bases on balls: Stenzel, Kil- len, Everitt, Dahlen, Lange, Ryan (2), Decker. dit DY pitched | ball_—Stenzal. | Struck’ out By Gritith, 1; by Killen, 4. Passed balls—Merritt, Wild pitch—Killen, ” Tme—Two hours and fifteen minutes. Umpire—Hurst. No Joy in Quakerville. ‘Comments on the game by Philadelphia papers: Hard luck. That same old “rut.” And the goat grazed an. Hurry along those new faces. Taylor was pie for Tom Brown. Fourth place, and by Saturday? Put on the screws of discipline. ‘Another day and another defeat. After the first they simply ‘filled tn. One out of six will about do us this week. Treating the men like cattle has had its effect. 5 Fine some, suspend others and release the balance. Put them on the bench and fill in with some of the subs. Living in the “Morgue” must have a de- pressing effect. ; They are not all “has beens.” Some can be classed among the “never weres.” All our proud boasts about the kind of players representing us is a thing of the ast. Piiess interest is shown by the Philadel- phia players than by any set of men in the league. ‘Thank fortune we are spared the pains of witnessing their humiliation. It’s bad enough to read about it. Would it surprise you. much if we did not win a game this Weeki r= 0s “The Phillies.-went. ap against it again yesterday (it's very tiresome, isn’t it?) and Washington had a small edftion of a Sun- day school picnic with the late ‘our pets. Taylor was in unbeatable form, but then Jack is not the entire team. The defeat was due to fielding, and, ye gods, such playing does not deserve standing room. Notes. 2 Philadelphia again this afternoon. Ladies’ day, and the usual concert in the stand. e “Silver” King will probably twirl for the home team. Brown, in the fourth inning, made the first hit of the game for Washington, and the bleachers were aroused from their stu- por. Brouthers’ error in the fourth can be de- scribed only as “rank.” . Taylor skillfully attempted to block De Montreville as the latter was running to third in the fifth inning. Joyce went out on 4 peculiar seventh. He was at the bat, and turned to escape being hit by a pitched ball. The sphere struck the bat and rolled fair to a who threw to first, and Weidman said “Out,” Joyce not having moved a step. The Phillies seemed to have an impres- sion that they were not getting the best of it from the umpires. ‘Nash, it appeared, did not cover as much territory as formerly. Whenever a Philadelphia player had a “kick” to make, he invariably called to Nash, the captain of the club, and the lat- ter conducted the argument with the um- pire, although he plainly was annoyed at being called .upon to kick for such trivial things. De Montreville’s work was as good as any ever seen. No reference to that “30 was made, ex- cept by the irrepressible press box coacher. Danny Coogan, last year’s short stop, viewed the game from the stand. Old-time Ferry is doing great work in the box this season. Collegiate Boswell is pitching winning ball for Columbus. Connor recently stated that he considers Donahue, the New York cast-off, the equal of any pitcher in the league. Pfeffer is playing with all his old-time brilliancy. Somebody must have made a mistake about Pfeffer’s condition. Anson's infield has taken a great.brace since his acauisition. Some of the ex-major league players in the Western League are Wheelock, Weav- er, Twitchell, Nicholson, Whistler, O'Rourke, Pickett, Glasscock, Shugart, Mullane, Carney, Biteljorg, Wilmot, Wer- lay in the den, Schiver, Kuehne, Roat, Motg, -Shie- beck, Manning, Hatfield, Gilks, Buckley and Tee. A special from Louisyille says: “The di- rectors of the Louisville Base Ball Club have made a proposftion to ex-Manager McCloskey to compremise his contract. Contrary to general and published report, McCloskey has not been paid a cent since he was succeeded by McGunnigle, May 21. McCloskey’s contract reads until the end of the present season, He is desirous of engaging in the seryicé of a minor league, but the Louisville club will not release him unless he relinguishes ¢laim to salary. Mc- Closkey has it respotided to the offer of compromise, which is faid to be salary to June 80.” eo M. A. O. FIELD DAY. Many Friends of the College View the Athletic Games. Yesterday was fielé dey at the Maryland Agricultural College: and the athletes of the institution vied. with each other in winning glory, prizes gnd what they prized more perhaps—the smiles of their fair friends. The day was an ideal one and a large number of spectators were on hand to enjoy the sport. While the trials were not as satisfactory as the practice of the boys seemed to indicate they would be at the beginning of the season, the records made were fairly good, and the deficiency is accounted for by the fact that the bat- talion had just returned from a ten days’ encampment at Tolchester Beach and were thoroughly tired out in. consequence. Athletics at the college have steadily ad- vanced in the last two.or three years, and for two years the athletes of the institu- tion won the all-round championship of the le it year they lost it through @ combination of unfortunate circumstances and have on the whole made a highly cred- AY, JUNE 16, 1896-SIXTEEN PAGES. itable record since athletic sports have been added to the routine of the college. ‘ fc gore austinct chempion.of one prize. Lewis, all-round athlete, is one of of the college in both foot ball bal], and in addition thereto has lent record as a scholar.» His wo1 day placed him easily in the front rank of the ay ee boys of the college. Next to Beall took two firsts, one seco! 3, and one thi with a total of 13 while Weedon rank base running event excel- yester- in 16 seconds, the 100- gore run in Shae and the standing road jump with 10 feet 2% inches to his credit. Beall batted the ball 106 yards, with Le second, and won the running broad jump with 19 feet 7% inches, Lewis third. “Lewis came out second in the run- ning high jump. Weedon won the high jump with 4 feet 11 inches. The other win- pers were: Turner, one second; Mitchell and M. Hopkins, each with a third. A meeting of the athletic association was held in the evening, and Prof. H. M. Strick- ler, president of the association, read a report of the year’s progress in athletics, the statement showing a most satisfactory state of affairs. Sides were chosen for a game of base ball, after the sports, which was continued until dark. RACING AT ASCOT. The Royal Procession Omitted by the Queen’s Wish. LONDON, June 16.—There were great crowds at Ascot today, upon the opening of the Royal week there this afternoon, including the usual heavy turning out of members of the aristocracy. The demand for admittance to the royal inclosure was so great that the issue of tickets was stopped a week ago. The weather was intensely hot today and the sky was clear. The Prince of Wales’ party included his daughters, the Princess- e4 Victoria and Maud; the Duke and Duch- ess of York, the Duke of Cambridge, the Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha and Prince aie seas Christian of Schleswig-Hol- stein. By the queen's desire, the royal proces- sion, which has been the feature of Royal Ascot nearly every year, was omitted upon this occasion on account of the recent death of Prince Henry of Battenberg. The horses scratched included Eau Gallie for the Hunt cup and all-aged stakes, and Satanita for the Gold cup and Alexandra Plate. The racing will close on Friday next. Eight horses started in the race for the Ascot stakes, 1,000 sovereigns. M. De Bt. Alary's brown ‘colt Arlequin won; Lord Durham's Son-o'-Mine, second, and J. 8. Morrison's Piety, third. The distance is about two miles. The owner of the winner, M. De St. Alary, fought a duel in Paris yesterday and was wounded in the breast. In spite of this he Was present at Ascot today. Tennis. The tennis tournament of Gallaudet Col- lege, which has been in progress for the past few days, was brought to a close yesterday by the playing off of the finals. The finals were between Ely and Dennison, and Ely won: 0-6; 6—1; 6-2. Prizes were awarded at the conclysion of the playing as follows: First prize, tennis racquet, by Saks & Co., to Ely; second prize, lamp, by 8. 8. Shedd, to Dennison; third prize, sweater, by Woodward & Lothrop, to Stuts- man; fourth prize, knife, by W. H. May & Co., to Gordon; fifth prize, vase, by M. W. Beveridge, to Beadell; sixth prize, pair of tennis shoes, by B. Rich, to Picard. ——— AMUSEMENTS, New National Theater ‘onfusion,” with “A Sudden Shower” as a curtain raiser, was the bill at the National last night, with the original stock company of two seasons ago. The house was well filled when the curtain went up and each performer was recognized and given a hearty reception. Mr. William Boag and Mr. Frederick Bond, together with Miss Bretta Marti, made up the cast of the curtain rais which is a breezy little number and calculated to put an audience into a good humor for what is to come. In this Mr. Boag did a neat bit of character acting that was very effective. In “Confusion,” Bond was at his best in Christopher Blizzard, while the rest cf the company was up to the standard set by him. Charles Mackay, as Mumpleford; Miss Edythe Chapman, as Mrs. Mumple- ford, and Mrs. Agnes Finlay, as Miss Lu- cretia, were all excellent, while Miss San- ders, as the maid, and Ernest Elton, as James, could hardly be bettered. Miss Bretta Marti made her professional debut last evening and sustained her part in the curtain raiser and in the principal play cf the evening in a highly creditable manner. William Boag, as Rupert, was, of course. good. The audience was an excee: ly demonstrative one, und Mr. Bona was com- pelled to step out of his part at the begin- ning of the evening and bow his acknowl- edgment of the ovation tendered him. Wed- nesday has been billed as “base ball” night and the Washington club will be the guests of honor. Allen’s Grand Opera House.—The third week of the-vaudeville season will epen at Allen’s Grand Opera House, under the, manegement of George Buckley, this €ven- irg with some entirely new faces to this vicinity. The acts are all refined and pre- sent one of the best varicty programs that has been given in Washington. Among those who will endeavor to please the pub- le this week are Herbert Cawthorne, ec- centric Irish comediags Sydney Grant, Had- ley and Hart, Terry and Elmer, Walton and Mayon, Dilks_ and Wade, Miss Norton, Howard and Leigh, elastic demons; the Leonarda Quartet, Elsie Lower, the charm- ing little fancy dancer, and others. Owing to the length of the variety bill, the dramatic feature of the performance has been cut and only the specialties will be presented. Taken all in all, a more pleas- ant summer diversion than to sit in the spacious, cool opera house and see an ex- oe variety program would be hard to find. Mt. Pleasant Field Band.—The fourth an- nual lawn fete of the Mount Pleasant Field Band was opened last evening at 14th Street Park, the crowd in attendance being all that could be desired in the way of sup- port. The inclosure was gaily lighted and decorated, and presented an unusually bright and pretty scene, whilst the cos- tumes of the ladies in attendance upon the different booths added not a little to the whole effect. The band began the fete with a concert in the pavilion, which was heartily enjoyed by all. After the concert dancing was indulged in forthe rest of the evening. The booths were in charge of Mrs. C."K. Harris, clgars; Mrs, Thompson, cake; Mrs. J. C.’ Churchill, candy; Miss Joste Keliher, lemonade; Henry Lange, peanuts; while the paddle stand was run by Capt. C. M. Smithson, assisted by J. H. Miners and A. N. Thompson. Mrs. J. Miners had charge of the entertainment as @ whole, with Director J. C. Churchill in charge of the band. The ladies at the booths were assisted by Mrs. Ella Wil- Mams, Misses Rebecoa Cowling, Lillie Keefe, May Preston, Gabrielle’ Guyol, Burns, Funk, Eva Botts, Alma Churchill and Bessie Botts. Tonight will be Grand Army night, and thé St. Paul Club, ihe Old Guard, members of the Grand Army, Nelson Division, K. of P., and the Legion of Loyal Women will attend. Tomorrow night the Morton Cadets will give an exhi- bition drill, and the evening will be known as Morton Cadet night. Mrs. Bradford's Testtmonial.—There was @ good audience at Grand Army Hall last night, on the occasion of the testimonial concert to Mrs. Belle Bradford. ‘The pro- gram was an interesting one, all the par- ‘icipants acqultting themselves in ‘good style. Mrs. Bradford herself was the chief feature, singing “Brave Boys Are They” in such a spirited manner as to elfcit an emphatic encore. Little Lady June, in her song and dance, was quite effective. The audience was demonstrative in its ap- Plause, showing its complete satisfaction with the efforts of the performers. Kernan’s Lyceum Theater.— The third week of ‘the summer season at Kernan’s opened last night. The burlesque enacted was “Billie Taylor,” and the well-known music of that erstwhile popular comic opera Was greatly enjoyed by a large audience, The cast this week is quite good, and the comedians very funny. The management has introduced several new specialties, and the ballet has been augmented by the addi- tion of several pretty and accomplished dancers. Then there is a new lot of living ictures. H. J. Holland performs on the’ ying trapeze and does some startling tricks. In the summer garden the spedial- ties are introduced. ‘he Brilliant Quartet has a new bouquet of songs and choruses, and Miss Dawn Griffith continues Jeane, to the satisfaction of all, and tel minutes of wholegome stor Marshall x and Misses ond Hivalene dance ana sing. ~ THAT BEER BOYCOTT Oentral Labor Union Tells Their Version of the Case. A LETTER WRITTEN TO MR. GOMPERS Interesting Facts Made Public About the Fight. OTHER BUSINESS DONE The Central Labor Union, at its meeting last evening, with President Milford Spohn in the chair and with every organization affiliated with the body represented, unani- mously indorsed a reply to a recent com- munication from President Samuel Gom- pers of the American Federation of Labor in reference to the beer troubles in this city, Coptes were ordered sent to Mr. Gom- pers and the executive council of the A. F. of L. The letter is as follows: “Your communication to this body relative to the local brewery boycott was respect- fully considered and the Central Labor Union has directed that a concise and truthful statement of the material facts in the matter be submitted that you may understand the gereral éituation and the position assumed by the Central Labor Union. The neutral position of this body is assumed after earnest and unprejudiced inquiry, which demonstrates the general fact that the so-called boycott was imposed and maintained by a few self-appointed leaders solely for the benefit of an element which 1s antagonistic to the principles of trade unionism, as has been specially evi- denced for years in their vicicus opposition here to a central body afliliated with the A. F. of L. “The brewery workers here were char- tered as a K. of L. assembly and recog- nized D. A. 66 as the central body, having supreme control in this jurisdiction. The executive committee of that body assumed complete guardianship of Gambrinus As- sembly, and in this matter, without sub- mitting the question.to the local federation, in all the secrecy of their inver sanctuary the first boycott was imposed. Of course, when submitted to the local federation the action of D. A. 66 was indorsed. This in- dorsement without question needs no ex- planation when the fact is understood that the K. of L. assemblies, by means pecu- liar to that organization, had secured a two-thirds majority in the local federation, thus subordinating the union to the abso- lute control of D. A. 66. *Last March the Bricklayers’ Union, the largest and most influential organization represented In the local federation, were visited by a committee from Gambrinus Assembly, who requested the organization to officially inderse the boycott. After con- sideration, the union passed the following resolution: ‘Resolved, That a committee of three be appointed to co-operate with a like committee of the Building Trades Council, Gambrinus Assembly, and the joint committee of the federation and D. A., 66, and confer with the brewers and se- cure, if possible, by all honorable means, a satisfactory settlement of the pending diffi- culties, and if the brewers shall refuse an agreement satisfactory to Gambrinus As- sembly, every member of this union shall be fined $1 for every glass of Washington brewed beer drank by him.’ “At the next meeting of the Building Trades Council, then composed of twelve trades represented in the local federation, @ committee was appointed as requested by the bricklayers. The joint committee called upon Gambrinus Assembly, which insult- ingly refused to co-operate, stating that they had nothing to do in the matter, that Mr. Simmons, M. W. of D. A. 66, had full centrol. The joint committee then called vpon-the local federation, and after being admitted, were refused a hearing, and were ordered from the hall amid the jeers and insults of the heelers of D. A. 66. A Meeting With the Brewers. “Notwithstanding this insulting treat- ment, thé jolt committee met the brewers, and in consultation learred that the joint committee of the Federation and D. A. 66 had made no effort for several months to adjust the matter at issue. .They also learned that at any time the brewers would have recognized Gambrinus Assembly, and had wise and honest counsel prevailed that assembly today would have been a body strongly organized, in the exercise and en. joyment of all the privileges of organiza- tion, “But, unfortunately, those composing the assembly, inexperienced in trade organiza- tion, submitted to the control of a few, whose incapacity and dishonesty had been notoriously demonstrated in the disgrace- ful collapse of a sireet railway boycott, which resulted in the disorganization and impoverishment of a railway employes’ assembly having a membership of over 400. There has been a repetition of his- tory; Gambrinus Assembly is only a term, and the so-called boycott is maintained and used for the sinister purpose of secur- ing contracts for the employment of those recognized by D. A. 66 to the exclusion of the membership of the unions represented in our C. L. U. “Many questionable methods have been pursued and many phases have been as- sumed, culminating finally in the raising of the boycott from one Of the brewers, thouga he refuses to sign any agreement, will not recognize Gambrinus Assembly, belongs to the ‘combine’ and is running his brewery under the same conditions as those boycotted. “Repeatedly the essemblies interested have asked why this brewer was 60 fa- vored, but those who made the question- able deal have refused to answer. Several weeks ago a self-constituted committee, claiming to represent Gambrinus Assem- bly, with the secretary of the Brewery Workers’ Union of Baltimore, primarily instigated by a few in this District, called upon the C. L. U. and peremptorily de- manded that the bedy unreservedly in- dorse the boycott. When questioned re- garding the attitude of the assembly they stated that they were Knights of Labor and intended remaining such; that they only recognized allegiance to that order, and did not recognize the C. L. U. as a legitimate organization. The Resnit of Antagoni«m. “It is evident that their purpose was to force a conflict between the C. L. U. and tlie Executive Council of the A. F. of L., with the hope that it would result in the disorganization of the C. L. U. Under the conditions existing here since the forma- tio of the C. L. U., lines have been dis- tinctly drawn, and the membership of the | Go. L. U. have been denounced as ‘scabs’ and ‘seceders’ by the local federation and D. A. 66. These are the only bodies recog- nized by Gambrinus Assembly. These bodies have refused to admit bodies holding an A. F. o6 L. charter; they have forced men from work whose organizations were af- fililated with the A. F. of L., and have now upon the unfair list an organization holding an A. F. of L. charter, and-which is repre- sented in the C. L. U. ‘All this is being done by the consent and through the support of Gambrinus Assembly. “A short time after the organization of our central body the following resolytions were unanimously adopted: “ ‘Desiring amicable and harmonious re- lations with all labor organizations, be it “ ‘Resolved, That we invite the co-opera- tion of all,trade organizations in all efforts | to maintaih helpful relations, which shall be | for the good of all.” “To this there was no responee other than | @ malicious determination to rule or ruin. Mr. Bechtold has been in frequent com-| munication with D. 8 but has never, so T, ognize is ly. . “Perhaps he ‘has considered the tmpro- priety of officially recognizing a body com- | Pored of organizations which ke has offi- cially and publicly vilified. Perhaps in) hjs djyided allegiance to unionism and the | K. of L. he has permitted himself to be | persuaded that personally it is the better policy to recognize and support that ele- ment in this District which, if it aid not be. gard as being wholly loyal to the | K. of L., would make no effort to main jo-Called boycott. His every ac. matter when, as a delegate to K, of L. general assembly, he or- ganized the brewery workers into an as- sembly placed them under the exclu- sive ianship of D. A. 68, and his tacit, | if not active, indorsement of the action of that body in raising tlre boycott from the Washington Brewing Company under a secret verbal agreement that members of those tions rec: by D. A. 66 should be pref to those allied with a body under a charter from the A. F.-of L., | leave strongly impressed the conviction that within the District of Columbia Mr. Bechtold is an important ally of those who consider the formation of a central labor union here as m, and who will re- sort to any means, hewevar cuestionable — disreputable, to destroy the organiza- ion. “This, in conclusion, is respectfully sub- mitted, and you will learn from the facts,,, stated that any effort upon the part of the, Cc. L, U. to adjust the matter upon the’ lines of trade unionisra would be tnsulting-®: ly reput D. A. @- and the sem-» blance of an organization known as Gam- brinus Assembly. Our treatment in the past, when an honest, manly effort was made to honorably adjust the trouble, forced us into a neutral position, which, if abandoned, would forfeit manhood, violate every principle of unionism, disrupt our body and leave us disintegrated and helpless in the power of a malicious faction which is seeking our destruction. Proposed Woodworkers’ Union. The following letter, from Mr. Thomas I. Kidd, general secretary of che Machine Woodworkers’ International Union at Chi- cago, was read and referred to the general organizer: “On a number of occasions I have written to your city with the object of getting a branch of our amalgamated union ished in your midst, and, as you know, without any success up to the present time. Yet J am hopeful that the present revival in trade, even though slight, has affected your city somewhat and paved the way for the formation of a woodwork- ers’ union. There are so many woodwork- ers in your vicinity, including those who work at the bench and the machine, in fur- niture shop and planing mii, that I am confident that some good result could be obtained if you could manage to get the co- operation of one or two active woodwork- ers. The organization at large is progress ing nicely, and I begin to have some hi that eventually our people may rescue themselves from the slavish conditions that enshroud them. So many of our people are working for such miserably low wages thet their organization becomes an absolute necessity.” Credentials.were received from the dele- gates from the United Brotherhood of Car- penters and the delegates were admitted and obligated. The contract committee reported that several important contracts weuld be sign- €d_ before next meeting. Delegate McCrink of the Engineers’ Union reported that the Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railroad Company were employing non-union engineers at Mt. Ver- non Perk, and a comnmittce was appointed to investigate the matter. Electrical Workers’ New Lecture Room. The Electrical Workers reported the opening of their new lecture room, and ex- tended an invitation to the members of the Cc. L. U. to visit them in their new quar- ters, 508 11th street northwest. Delegate Malone of the Electrical Work- ers said he was unable as yet to give any information in regard to the matter which had been referred to him, to ascertain if the Washington, Alexandria and Mount Vernon Railroad Company was emplc incompetent men to do their ¢ work on the road, as he had-not had time to look into the subject. Delegate Weber repc and Confectioners hi Saturday evening. organizing a Cracker Bakers’ and rship Union, he anticipated an increase in memt on account of the ordering of Saturday night baking by K. of L. boss bakers Delegate Whyte of the Steam Fitters asked that five firms of employing s fitters be declared unfair, giving as his rea- son that the steam fitters had exhausted all means in their power, except that of the boycott, to induce the employers to yield to the demand for an eight-hour day, but they refused. A special committee of three Was appointed to call on the firms referred to and endeavor to effect a satisfactory fettlement, and the committee was in- structed that if the firms or any of them refuse to recede from their present position to place them on the unfair list. The Galvapized Iron and Cornice Work- ers asked that no action be taken toward organizing a Tinners’ Union until their union has an opportunity to act on it. The request was granted. A Letter From e¢ Pain The Painters’ Union was granted per- mission to send a communication to The Star, of which the following is a copy: “Allow us through the medium of your valuable and far-reaching paper to correct a few false impressions which have been circulated lately by certain malici sons concerning the nters’ Union, No. 170, Brotherhood of and Decorators of America, affiliat the American Federation of Labor. untrue that we work for $2. nine hours, as has been stated. Our scale is $2.80 per day of eight hours. It is also untrue that we are organized to injure any Pa It is ) per day of other organization. We are ban to- gether for our own protection, and all good painters are welcome to our ranks, be they employers or employes. But no member of our organization can be an employer one Week day and a journeyman the next, as is the practice in some other organizations. Thus both classes are protected. Our card is a national one, and is 9 throughout the whole United Sta the Dominion of Canada. Our mo ‘Live and let live.’ (Signed) More About the Beer Boy It was announced that a number of sa- loon keepers who had received a copy of the circular letter in reference to the beer boycott issued by the agitation committee of the local federation and D. A. 66, K. of L., had received the impression that the Central Labor Union had something to do with sending the communication, and the foliowing resolution was unanimously adopted: “Resolved, That we, the representatives of the trades unions of the District of Ci lumbia, in regular me hereby declare that Union is in no wise responsib letter (as referred to above) eing sent out, and we do not approve the same.” It was stated that the hod carriers wish- ed to send delegates to the C. L. U they wanted to be with the bricklay and they were invited to de so. President Spohn announced that a meect- ing of the joint committee on Labor day will be held at Bricklayers’ Hall Wednes- day evening at 8 o'clock. Vast Pineapple Plantat Congressman Linton, founder of the new town south of West Palm Beach, has con- tracted with W. S. Clow of the Windella Plantation for 100,000 pineapple slips and suckers for the settlers of Linton and Boynton, to be issued in 1,000 to 5,04) lots. The following fine varieties comprise the lot: Alaska, Porto Rico, Egyptian Queen and Ripley. The settlers are gi iL September 1, 189, to make their ment, and by that time the first be on the market. The remaining ments are to be made each year the after. As a resuit of this generous deal nearly every settler in the two new towns has availed himself of the opportunity to begin a pineapple farm. semaine He Was Foiled Again. 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