Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1882-11-18
SCHAMiNG SUCCEEDS.
The Coal Miners Select Their Presi-
dent.

PITTSBURGH, November 1.-THE delegate
convention of miners representing the
Pittsburgh district, who have been in ses-
sion here for two or three days past, con-
cluded their labors at late hour last night,
Yesterday telegram was sent to Richard
Trevellick, Of Detroit, asking him to accept
the position of President OF the Miners
Union, but as an answer did not promptly
come, the election was proceeded with at
last nights session. The first day there
were seven candidates, viz: Richard Tre-
vellick, John Costello Joseph Schaming,
Archibald Cowan, Daniel Rogers, Eli jah
Herkin and John Cunningham. Yesterday
morning but three were in the field-Treyel-
lick, Costello and Schaming. The first bal
lot of the day, though the fourth in num-
Der, gave Costello II, TrevelliCk lG and
Scbaming l3 No choice having been
made further balloting was postponed and
selection of Secretary came up for consid-
Grafton. Four candidates were named, and
the first ballot resnlted as follows: John
Flannery, present incumbent 81; Walter
Swisher, =; Arch. Cowan, l; Patrick Muir.
ply, l. Mr.. Flannery was declared elected
General Secretary.
Other officers were elected as follows:
First Vice President, Arch. Cowan; Second
Vice President, John Cunningham. John
Costello. former First Vice President, de-
clined to run. Trustees, Joseph II. Barum,
John w. Hindmarsh, William Hopkins.
The following business was transacted
dunng the morning session: resolution
was adopted providing that the entry
drivers in the Fourth pool should get 81 30
per yard when worked below the bands,
and when above 81 per yard, at the usual
width of eight feet, or il paid by the
bushel prOportionate equivalent OF the
above, subject TO the decision OF the Fourth
pool miners. A committee of three on
legislation, consisting of August Steiner,
Peter Dougherty and Abraham Winders,
was appointed to act in conjunction with
the general officers to have the mine regu-
lation bill amended, the track system
abolished and the hours of labor lessened,
as we'll as to see that the existing laws are
enforced. levy of two cents per capita
was announced to defray the committees
Jones' Successor.
The convention then adjourned for sup
per, and upon reassembling proceeded with
the election Of a President. Mr. Costello
announced his withdrawal and the vote
on the fifth ballot gave Trevel-
lick 70, Schaming %, thus electing the lat
ter. The cause which led to the defeat of
Trevellck lies in the fact that he is not
Pittsburgher, while Schaming is. The new
President is about 30 years OF age and has
been in this country some time. He is
native of Alsace and speaks English, Ger
man and French. Since last spring he has
been in the employ OF the General Office OF
the ASSOCIATION doing field work. He is
popular, and it is thought will make very
acceptable presiding officer.
One important change was made during
the evening. A resolution was presented
and passed that hereafter the office rent,
printing and other expenses be paid from
yided between the President and Secretary.
This will give these officers an income OF
$50 a month if they manage their funds
judiciousiy. The convention adjourned
sine die.