In our discussions and conclusions we have also been guided to a certain extent by the press, to avoid, if possible, a general lockout, and by that part of the platform of the National Association of Builders, "that good may be derived from proper organizations," and it is our aim that our associations shall not only be a benefit to themselves, but to the general public. Respectfully submitted. T. C. DIENER, Secretary. The conference then adjourned sine die. CENTRAL COUNCIL OF BUILDERS. Immediately after the adjournment of the Conference Committee the Central Council of Builders--which had been recommended by the Conference Committee--met, the various interests being represented as follows: Metal-Workers, Robert Vierling. Steam-Fitters, H. G. Savage. Cut-Stone Contractors, T. C. Diener. Master Plasterers, John Sutton. Gravel Roofers, M. W. Powell. Master Masons, George Tapper. Master Painters, J. B. Sullivan. Galvanized-Iron Cornice, Edward Kirk, Jr. Carpenters and Builders, William Hearson. North-Side Brick Manufacturers, A. J. Weckler. Fire-Proofers, P. B. Wight. Non-Union Stone-Cutters, C. B. Kimbell. Builders' and Traders' Exchange, F. C. Schoenthaler. Real Estate Board, Henry L. Turner. A delegate from the Master Plumbers was not present, because none had yet been appointed. On motion of William Hearson, George Tapper was elected chairman and F. C. Schoenthaler secretary. At the suggestion of Mr. Vierling a committee of three was appointed to prepare a plan of organization, with instructions to report at the next meeting. The committee was as follows: H. G. Savage, Edward Kirk, Jr., William Hearson. A DOLLAR A BRICK. A union bricklayer appeared in the corridor of the exchange and was boasting that he could buy all the brick he wanted of A. J. Weckler, a north-side manufacturer. The statement was denied by a contractor. About that time Mr. Weckler appeared on the scene and was informed of the statement that had been made. His reply was: "The only price I have had brick at my yard since the strike began was $1 a brick, and I think Mr. Downey would give a permit for me to sell every brick in the yard at that price. But, if a man thinks he can get any brick from me at the regular price, or for less than $1 a brick at present, he is very much mistaken." The bricklayer subsided and had no more statements to make. "WE'LL NEVER GIVE IN."