Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-29
union MEETING
Of TIE BROTHERHOOD OF LOCOMOTIVE EN-
CHEERS, AT The OPERA HOUSE
ADDRESSES Delivered by Chief Arthur, Bishop Kahn,
Mr.. Atkinson, and 0hsrs-A Picnic to
be Given at the Park To-day.

Ahe auspices OF Se9bright Division OF
chs city, which took place at the Opera
House yesterday afternoon, was a fiat
sering success. The ire delegation OF
visiting engineers came in over the B.
4 o. Saturday night. Yesterday morn
ing three carloads arrived from the
West over the b. II 0. on train No. 46.
Two more carloads came in over the
Pittsburg division on train 1O3. Train
No. from the West brought in about
l5, and half hundred came in over the
Pan Handle. The reception committee
was kept busy escorting the different
delegations TO the hotels. Many Of the
engineers were accompanied by their
wives. Shandy Mcclure, the poet Of
the Brotherhood, who was delayed by a
freight wreck, arrived from Pittsburg
on No. lO3.
Long before the hour for opening the
doors OF the Opera House, the side
walk i'm front was crowded with people.
When the doors were opened the ladies
were first admitted and all were seated.
When the time arrived for the exercises
10 begin the building was packed,
every seat being taken and hundreds
standing in the ais,es. The stage had
been handsomely decorated for the oc-
casion. Potted plants and flowers were
arranged in arsiStic order along the
footlightS, and handsome bouquet
81 80 TFrnr Q ka
stage were the following:
PROMINENT PEOPLE.
Chief Arthur, OF the Brotherhood,
Shandy Mcclure, Rt. Rev. Bishop J. j.
Kahn, Mgr j. Il. Sullivan, Mayor
Z. w. Seabright, Sheriff Louis Steen-
rod, Congressman John o. Pendeton,
Hon. II. 5. Reilly, Hon. u. Wesley
Atkinson, Hon. II. ;. White, Capt. h.
Il. Doyener, Judge r. Ii. Cochran, Col.
w. W. Aruett, Senator j. b. Sommer-
VILE, Prosecuting Attorney John A.
Howard, j. j. COniff, G. b. Hart, Chas.
.Hrsb, c. K. Tracy, Frank Cruise, "A.
Franzheim, John COrcOran, w. j. Duff
fey, J. j. Claire, aud others. 1t is
probably the first time in the history OF
the city when so many prominent
citizens participated in meeting con-
Quoted by a labor organization, and on
few occasions of any character, has
there been a more notable assem0lage,
or more addresses delivered by prOmi-
'nent men. Mayor Seabright occupied
the position of honor In the center Of
the stage, with Chief Arthur and
Shandy MCGUIRE seated at his left.
1t was after o'clock when Mayors
orchestra finished the overture, and the
meeting was called 70 order by the
master OF ceremonies, w. !. DutFey.
Mr.. Duffey referred 20 tho fact that 10
was the first time union meeting Of
engineers had been held i'm the State,
and referring to the fact that 10 was
held on Sunday, he expressed the hope
that the day IS not far distant when
engineers will have one day I'm
the week 10 devote TO their families.
The exercises were opened with
ieryid and eloquent prayer by RI. Rev.
Bishop Kahn, after which Mayor Sea
bright was introduced, 10 welcome the
visitors 10 the city.
TIE MAYORS ADDRESS.
The Mayor is a favorite with the en-
giueers and was given q hearty recep-
zion. He said In substance:
1t affords me great pleasure as Mayor OF
Wheeling, TO have tue honor 20 extend a
welcome to our distinguished guest, Mr..
Arthur, and the visiting members OF the
Brotherhood Of Locomotive Engineers. l
hope for the few days you remain with US,
that YOU will spend a pleasant time. We
all know the engineers, and we know what
they have done 10 benefit the travelling
public When we ride on the railroads, 10
is they % whom we look for our personal
safety. 10 Is the engineer who stands at
the throttle. not only sober, but with "a
keen eve and level head, for he holds not
only our lives, but his own as well, IN his
hands. They deserve q hearty welcome to
the CITY. / have heard very much about
Chief Arthur, and as l feel like l can
trust him, l hereby step down and out, aud
turn my office over 20 him, feeling that he
will make good Mayor during his stay
with US.
The Mayor concluded by promising a
hearty welcome from the citizens, and
was loudly applauded as he took his
seat. Mr.. K. V. Ankles was received
with applause as he appeared on the
stage. He sang "My dearest heart"
very effectively, and when he concluded
was rewarded with a round OF applause.
Sheriff SseenrOd was then introduced,
and welcomed the visitors.
SHERIFF SrEENROD'S WELCOME
on behalf Of the county. He spoke as
follows:
''NO speech is required from me 70 an-
nOunce the fact that the Brotherhood OF
Locomotive Engineers is welcome IN Ohio
county. Any gathering Of working men Is
welcome here, and an especial welcome IS
due your organization because 10 is recOg-
niZed as one OF the best disciplined, most
conservative, and most ably OthCersd labor
organizations in the country. As Sheriff
Of Ohio county, I am glad 10 say this in the
most serious labor trouble i have ever got
ten into. am glad 90 be able 90 testify 70
the friendly relations existing ia Ohio
county while such fierce war Is being
waged between capital ana labor else
where.
'To the credit Of our people, employer
and employed, be 10 said, that while those
who employ labor here are careful of their
own interests, and our wOrHnen are all
lOval 70 their unions and as determined In
protecting their rights at any men can be,
no dispute between them has reached such
a point as TO require the Interference OF
the Sheriff. And while the same spirit Of
regard for the rights of others, and the
same respect for law exists, there never
will be such occasion. My friend, the
Mavor. has been kind enough TO hand you
the KEYS TO the city, but as you viii want
10 roam through the county as well, ten
der You the KEYS 20 the county. Trusting
the engineers will have no cause 70 regret
their visit, and wishing YOU success IN all
your lawful undertakings, / viii give way
10 those who can entertain you"
GOVERNOR FILE NuNG'S LETTER.
Governor Fleming was unable to be
present, greatly TO the disappointment
- ~ erdienca Mr. i Il. Summer