Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-01-16
THE DISTRICT CONVENTION.
John M. Kelly Expelled From the X. of L.
His AntngOnlsm to Ross the Cause
An Assessment Of 25 Cents for the
TrncfInn Strikers.

John M. Kelly Expelled From the X. of L.
His AnragOnIsm to Ross the Cause
An Assessment of 25 Cents for the
Traction Strikers.
The regular quarterly convention Of D.
A. No. 3, Knights of Labor, opened yester-
day in Labor Hall. The most important
matters before the meeting we9 the reading
of the expulsion of John M. Kelly from the
order, and the levy of % cents per member
to sustain the strikers on the Fifth avenue
cable road.
The meeting was attended by about 25
delegates. District Master Workman Ross
occupied the chair and Miss Laura Powell
was Secretary. otter Committee on Gre
dentials, consisting of William G. Kreuger,
John Eastley and Herman Bence, was ap-
pointed, Master Workman Ross read his an
nual report, followed by those of the other
officers.
About in the middle of his report Mr.. Ross
referred to the actions of j. M.Kelly against
the order and expressed the opinion that the
knights of Labor would be better off if
Kelly ceased to be a member. Before he I'm
ished reading the report mes
ter Workman Powderly, stating that
Kelly had been expelled. The cause of
the expulsion was on account OF furnishing
libelous Information to the press last May.
He is charged with starting the report that
the District Master Workman had misused
81, 200 belonging to the order. The recent
publication of an attack on Mr.. Ross for
mismanagement in the recent cable car
e&riEo horfanad bic oYnu1oion
At the afternoon session the following
committees were appointed:
On Distribution-O. A. Williams, 1880; Thos
A. Roney, 1909; Frank Vincent
On Grievances-J. l. Evans, 1880: x. 8, Rees,
4Sl; Joseph Stonich, 2l26; II. E. Bright. 1888;
A. Hronk, S59&
Finances-W. ]. Ward, 2l26; H. F. Dempsey,
Mr.. Rowe, 1881.
Law-John D. Hughes, s84; Wilson wier,
1877; D. F. Watts, S65l.
Resolutions-John Flannery, 1907; W. ]. Nc
Keever, 7l90; Charles Brothers, 9S6S
The strike of the traction employees was
then taken up and fully discussed. The
action of Master Workman Ross and the
Executive Board was sustained. 1t was
decided to assess each member of the order
in d. A. 3 % cents to assist the strikers.
The Chairman of the Marvin Committee
reported progress, and that the business of
the committee is proceeding satisfactorily.
The Committee on Appeals and Griev-
ances reported on several subjects. In the
box makers difficulty at Jeannette the
Master Workman was sustained; in the
trouble OF L. A. 1448 at Ihmsen's glass
factory, Southside, Master Workman Ross
was instructed to seek the assistance OF L.
A. 800 and attempt to adjust the difficulty.
The election of officers will be held the
first thing this morning. 1t is said there
will be some opposition to the reelection of
Mr.. Ross, but it will not amount to any
thing. Among those who are said to have
an eve on the position is Worthy Foreman
John O'Shea. The Office of Secretary
Treasurer will be abolished and the duties
will be attended to by the Master Work
man. The report of the Finance Committee
will also be read and the convention will
Windun ito buginess