The Pickens sentinel. [volume] (Pickens, S.C.) 1871-1903, 1886-10-21
The knights Of Labor.

RICHMOND, Va, October 13.--Thc most
important work of the convention was
begun yesterday, when the General Master
Workman declared amendments to the con
stitution to be in order, and was sustained
in his decision by the assembly, despite the
objections Of few. This work Of amend
ing the constitution was resumed This
morning and prosecuted throughout the
session.
The proposed amendment TO the conSti-
tuition extending to two years the terms Of
all general officers, excepting those Of mem
bCrs of the cooperative board, was adopted.
The terms of members Of the cooperative
board remain rs at present Changes in
the constitution require Il twO.thirds' vote
for their adoption, and the calling of the
6l2 delegates consumed II good deal Of
time.
When that matter had been disposed of
the regular order of business was suspend
ed, and the General Assembly proceeded to
the election Of general officers. General
Master Workman POwdcrly and General
Worthy Foreman Griffith were elected to
the offices they have already held for seven
consecutive terms.
At the afternoon session 81 wns decided
to divide the office Of Sccretary-rrcasurcr
Charles II. Lichtman of Marblchcad, Mass
and Joseph Buchanan of Denver were
nominated for the office of Secretary.
Litchman was elected by more that 1870
majority. e
Frederick Turner, the present General
Secretary-Treasurer and III. Beckmeycr of
New Jersey were nominated for General
Treasurer Turner was elected by more
than 200 majority.
BallOtiDg for members Of the Executive
Board then Logan. The following names
were placed in nomination: w. II. Bailey
of Ohio, #. B. Mcclure Of New York,
Tom O'ReilIy of New York, Joseph Buch
anan of California, William H. Mullen of
Richmond, Va. Ira B. AyslwOrth of Bal
timore, John Howe of Massachusetts. An
informal ballot Was taken in which Hayes
LED in the numbtr Of votes pOllcd, with |
Berry second. Some delegates wanted to |
continue voting but a motion to adjourn |
until tomorrow was put and carried
RICHMOND, October 14.-The Executive !
board of the Knights Of Labor held n |
meeting at O'Clock this morning 10 con.
slider the question of sending aid 60 the
loCked,out cotton workers at Augusta. Ga
the curriers' and tanners at Salem and Pen
Dody' Mass, ana the jOurneymCn plumbers
of New York city. The Gcpcrnl Assem-.
bly, had already voted that money be an.
propriated for their relief 1t was resolved
that the sum of $4,000 be devoted to this
purpose-$5, ) 900 in each Of the cases con.
sidered-and that further sums be sent rs
needed.
Mr.. Powderly held conference at po,ds
Hotel last night with Is or 16 cOlored dele.
gates to the General Assembly. They rep.
resented colored assemblies of knights of
Labor Of Virginia, Georgia, Florida, M.ssis
Slppi and other Southern States The oh.
ject of the conference was the formation
Of bureau of colored knights through.
out the Southern States for the purpose of
procuring accurate statistics relative to the
condition Of the colored people and their
are employed together. ~ '"''
ihe entire morning session was consumed
IN balloting for members Of tile General
Executive Board. Thomas b. Barry, Jno
W, Hayes and w II, Bailey were elected.
III you viii chew tobacco in Gods
z house, don't spit,On the floos- spit ia your
DntN flhips ~ ffc' .st.