Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-17

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Co. bring friend to friend and relative
to reIal. By bringing together remote sec.
tiOns and leople, they destroy the blind bigotry.
narrow pre udice and vanity, born of isolation,
and exat aid liberalise the spirit of the nation.
The iron rails become a nerve system, which
on the one rand strengthens public opinion
and on the other hand foTtiies the power of
the nation for police and governmental pur-
poses. They biES together by enduring liga-
ments the nations of the earth, thus becoming
potent factors in that Irresistible march of
Christian civilization, destined at no remote
period to usher in the golden era OF humanity,
the universal brotherhood of men.
WHAT RAILROADS HAVE DONE.
The Mayor then referred to the progress
OF the country in extending its railroad
mileage. He showed how the iron way bad
brought remote places into touch, and said
that what printing did for the great truths
OF the fifteenth century. railroads have
done in the nineteenth century for the COM
merce of the world and the brotherhood OF
the human race. He added:
Wherever the mountain is tunneled OF the
hills yield their mineral wealth; wherever you
see the smoke ascending from the chimney OF
workshop or mill, there is labor-one of the
mighty factors that has caused the desert 10
bring forth fruit and the wilderness to blossom
as the rose.
In the vanguard of that great army of work
lnEmen wh-:s sweat aud toll, whose intelll-
gence and ill have helped to reclaim conti-
nent and prepare happy homes for a mighty
people. stss d the men who constitute the
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. You
meet together in this house of labor as the rep
reseutatives of that great body of men whose
mechanical skill whose courage, faithful SER
VICE and devotion to duty have earned Tor them
the trust ana confidence OF mllhonS oil people
whose lives and property have been and are
committed TO their keeulng.
You come from all parts of America to dis
cIIss IN convention assembled measures which
pertain to she interest and welfare of the asso-
citation which you represent. In every effort
tnat YOUR convention may advance to elevate
the character of your organization, to extend
its sphere uI usefulness, to improve the cOndi-
tiun of the noble men who compose your broth
eThuOd, YOU have nv earnest godspeed. 1t is
10 nc 4 delightful dI ty TO welcome you Cor
daily 70 oUr city. Oar people are pleased and
gTatIfied to have you meet in their midst. l
trust you will embrace the opportunity while
here To visit our manufacturers, our pubic
buildings, and especially our public schools.
In conclusion, let me express the earnest wish
tnat you may enjoy TO tie fullest extent your
visit to PIttsburc; ard let me indulge the sim
Cere hope that through your wise counsel and
prudent action this meeting may reflect endur-
ing credit upon yourselves and contribute to
the promotion of labor and the elevation and
advantage OF lahoring people OF all classes the
world over. [Applausel
WELCOMED TO ALLEGHENY.
MIR. Adams next introduced George
Elphinstonc, Esq, CITY Solicitor OF ALLIE
gherv, who said that he was there on behalf
absent, to extend the engineers a welcome
10 the little village across the river known
as the City o! Allegheny. He had much
pleasure in extending to them, by deputy,
the freedom of the city. Applause.
''She is not so large as her sister city of
Pitrsburg," he continued, "but she is much
better looking. Laughter. She has fine
buildings, handsome parks public fount-
aims, decent lighting, and commodious lock-
ups and numerous saloons Laughter. l
am glad TO see associated with YOU the
Ladies Auxiliary of the Engi-
neers' Association. l am glad 10
know that you have woman asso-
ciated with you in your organization,
as she will be of great benefit to you. AS
wife or sister-especially as some other
fellows sister-she is without an equal.
Laughter The world would not wag long
without woman, and let me say to you that
they will continue to lend us their bright
ness and sunshine ard JOY, which they are,
and for which they were created
At this Juncture one young lady in the
audience was SO much gratifed by Mr.
Elphinstone's alusion to her sisters that she
threw him beautiful boquet which she was
wearing at her corsage. This brought forth
a burst of applause.
Mr.. Elphinssone referred to the conserya-
tive leadership of Mr.. Arthur, the progress
the order had made. the benefits derived
from the insurance feature, and concluded
by saying:
In all your efforts to further your mission of
charity, and better the condition of all the
lsboring classes, Allegheny cordially welcomes
you. IApplause.l