Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1883-07-06
TIE PLUMBERS.
Their National Convention In New
York,

From the New YORK Morning Journal
Business before the Plumbers convention
was resumed yesterday, and Masonic Temple
was crowded by citizens eager to see what
plumbers looked like with their store clothes
on. The sergeant-at-arms was cautioned
against permitting members to leave the con.
vention for the alleged purpose of ''consulta-
| ton"
This consultation business" said presi-
dent Foster, 'has gone far enough"
"The first thing YOU fellows know" re-
marked ruddy-laced millionaire, with a
roll Of lead pipe lin his coat tail pocket,
| they ill he running the price of liquor up,
and some Of us will haze TO walk home
Seems to me, said Mr.. Samuel Shed Of
| Washington, "that we've been in session a
good while without accomplishing anything
and as am under hotel expense of SS1 a
day, move we adjourn
Newer" cried his one hundred and
twenty fellow delegates.
stop this shouting exclaimed President
Foster. The first thing you know the
walters will be bringing things to the con-
vention."
LET en- said a delegate with parchcd
expression. "TLe waters can't come
any too quck for me-.
u am in receipt" sad President Foster,
OF several communications, land | desire
that the secretary shall read them to the
convention
Following are the communications
SHREWSBURY PoiST. June %
Il respectfully invite the members of the
Plumbers' Convention to a clambake at II
o'clock this morning.
PEoF. WILLIAM CLARK.
Several members rushed for the doors.
Where are you fellows goin :" shouted
the President,
ITO the clambakc,r they replied
The secretary proceeded with the reading
of communications.
"BrInuEPoRr June as.
'Gen,lemen of the Convention Il sympa-
thize deeply with the purpose of your meet
ing. don't just remember exactly what it
is, as haven't my specs with me and am
writing this with the naked eye, but If any
of you have troublesome Gust omers who
won't pay their bills, I've couple Of wild
hycnas that I'll sell TO 'em cheap, Inclosed
find tickets for the show.
"Youts truly,
Z. 4. BARNuNn
The reading was greeted with cheers and
committee OF 20 was appointed to report the
best method OF caging Mr.. Barnum's princely
present. The committee retired for CONSUL
taiion, and as ii did not return fresh COM
miltee was appointed TO hunt the first one
up. II became necessary to send the sor- |
gcant- ut arms after both committees, and
when he returned he looked pretty well used
up.
Where are those committees 2" asked the
president.
They're across the street." replied the
honest officer.
what are they doing thcrc?" demanded |
Mr.. Foster.
II don't like to tell % replied the ser
geant,
"Out with It, man A plumber should be
ashamed of nothing"
They're playing ten pins"
The excitement over this announcement
bordercd upon the intense.
81 hope, before we finally adjourn, that
some one will pass resolution of thanks to
he press for the careful, truthful, impartial
aud Intelligent mannel 10 which the pro-
,eedings OF this convention have been re-
ported.
This suggestion was received with cheers,
md the convention adjourned.
IN the evening the delegates were banquet
ID in the Rossnore Hotel. President Foster
er was in the chair. Like the other dele
.aies he showed signs Of wear, but held up
ravely and responded in neat way to the
cast "Our Water Mains May they Burst
Nightly"
As the guests came in the lights were cx-
nguished. This was done to give the dia- /
londs chance. Better-behavcd men seldom /