Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1889-07-09
THE FLINTS.
OPENING OF THB ANNUAL CONVENTION IN
BRLLAIRB.
An Address Of Welcome by the Mayor and Reply BY
President Smih-Spssch by Mayor Saabrght.
The Pottsrs-Ths A. A. OIL rs. W. Scale.

1t was nine o'clock yesterday morning
when the Barnes City Band headed the pro
cession of delegates from K. of L. Hall, Bel
laire, to Central school building. An escort
offiints from locals No. "a and 26, of Bellaire,
preceded the delegates, and SIS the latter
kept step in march they presented hand
some appearance. Owing to unavoidable
delays some of the representatives did not
get into town until last night. Every ho'
tel is crowded, and most Of the boarding
houses are furnishing sustenaDce for from
six to twelve visitors.
CONVENTION OPENED.
The convention was called to order at 10
o'clock by President Smith. In few
words the chairman stated the purpose Of
the meeting and the roll call showed that
there were 1876 delegates present.
The usual preliminary committees were
appointed. While the Committee On Gre
dentials were preparing a report commit
tee of three glsss workers escorted Mayor
Brown before the gathering and that gen.
tleman delivered the following address OF
welcome:
GENTLEMEN, REPRESENTATIVE OF THE
AMERICAN FLINT GLASS WORKERS: When
it was learned in Bsllaire that it was de-
cided at your last annual convention that
you would hold the next one here, it was
source of qualification as well as pride to
many Of our people that you honored Bel
laire, which is appropriately termed the
Glass City, owing to the numerous fac
tories engaged in glass making in this
place. The convention has been matter
of pleasing concern and hopeful anticipa-
ton to nearly every one in our city. The
thoughtful mind is compelled to observe
with admiration the skill, intelligence
and moderation that has characterized
your people in their deliberations in
the past few years. The glsss work
eIs have sent industrial civilization great
step forward, thereby setting an example
for many tradesmen to follow. TIE glass
workers have of late had more influence in
social, educational and legislative affairs
than heretofore, owing to their improved
moral habits and better mental training.
The useful and ornamental designs in
glass are of such extent and variety that
people in every condition Of life can easily
possess something in that line, from the
elaborate and costly to the palmer and
cheaper. In ancient times none but the
wealthy could afford glassware, but now
none are SO poor that they cannot possess
it-which is certainly great blessing
to the people.
Hoping the action Of this convention
may be pervaded with calmness and wis
dom, and that each and all may have a
prosperous year. the keys of the city-not
the lockup-are at your disposal.
The address WAS rece' we'd with applause.
President Smith responded to Mayor
Browns speech. On behalf Of the dele
gates he said:
1--WE appreciate the kindness you have
shown us during the brief time we have
been in your city. It pleases me TO see
how the manufacturers and woTkmen are
getting along
1t is a pleasure to be able to reply to you
for the delegates, and l assume you that
nowhere have we been received 80 cordial
ly as by our people. We expected, and
had reason TO believe that we would be re-
ceived royalty, but to say we have been
surprised is putting 1t mildly. Even the
manufacturers Of your city join in the well
come.
II means that the bonds Of Usion be-
tween capital and labor are being drawn
closer together. This alone is a great
source of qualification and we can assure
your honor that as long as we remain in
your city we will act 10 such manner as
to bring no reproach upon the American
Flint Glass Workers Union. Again let
me return the thanks of this body for the
cordial greeting extended to Us.
At the close of the address Mayor Brown
withdrew, and while the Convention still
waited for the Committee on Credentials 10
report, information was received that
Mayor Seabright, Of Wheeling, waited
without. The gentleman was escorted to
the stage, and in an impiomptu address,
Mr.. Seabright made many happy hits, and
stirred the boys to state of enthusiasm.
The Wheeling representative told the
delegates that they were fine looking set
and hoped that their union would grow
stronger aud live forever. After Mr..
Seabright had concluded, some minor
business WAS transacted and the first
National Convention ever held in Bellaire
adjourned for dinner.
AFTERNOON SESSION.
It was two o'clock before the roll wac
called. The rest Of the day was taken up
in organizing the various committees,
which will report to day.
The executive officers present at the
opening of the convention were: Hon.
John Corcoran, of Wheeling; Charles Ed
mouds, of FOstoris; John Seebach and
Nicholas Fleckhsrt, of Brooklyn, n. "
William DoOling, of Millville, n. j.; w.
]. Claire, Of Pittsburg; James Driver, of
Parker's Landing; James Fallen and Lee
Linden, of Bellaire, and John Fitzpatrick,
OF Pittsburg.
The convention adjourned at five o'clock |
after the reading of the reports Of Presi- |
dent Smith and Secretary Dillon.
MOTIFS.
The delegates from Brooklyn came over
the Pennsylvania railroad to Pittsburg on |
night. They were too late for a
pAh6tOEcI AIhlu " Ahc ~ -
made arrangements for them to come to
that city on n freight train. They forgot
that there was road called the b. IL o
that would have brought them to this city.
Patrick Daugherty, of Martins Ferry,
one of the steadiest and most reliable
glass workers in the Ohio Valley, is in the
city to stay for week. Patsy is away up
in the counses of his co-woTkers.
The delegates were unable to tell what
time to come and 20 on yesterday. The
hotels kept railroad time, all private in
diyiduals sun time, and the High School
clock Eastern time.
The types yesterday stated that Patrick |
Brsnnon was one of the Oldest glass work
ers in the country. TIE name ehould have
been Patrick McGranahsn.
The delegates know how to behave them
selves when away from home. We have
never seen a more orderly collection Of gen.
tlemen in the city.
1t ia seldom that city the size of Bel |
laire has the good fortune to secure the