Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1892-08-15
GETTING READY
FOR THE BIG LABOR DAY CELEBRATION ON
THE 9TH.
The Preparation Talked of at the Trades Assembly
Meeting Ysstsrday-Chief Marshal lmhOf
Outlines the Route and Parads-Ohsr
Matters Considered.

The regular bi-monthly meeting OF
the Trades Assembly was held yester-
day afternoon, President Roman Dobler
in the chair. There was good attend
ance, despite the favorable invitation OF
the elements outside.
After the readiug OF the minutes the
first business considered was the admis-
sion OF new delegates of whom there were
several. They were duly oblig gated, fol-
lowing which came up the regular or
der of business, and on the subject OF
strikes there was no business. The
trouble at the Northwood glass
factory was next brought up.
The arbitration committee to
whom the matter was referred
reported that they called at the Office
the past week, and had quite long
talk with Mr.. Floto, but no particular
satisfaction was gained from the talk
with Mr.. Flo:o or any OF the other
officials, as they stated they LETT the
whole question in the hands OF Mr.
n orthwOod To decide. The stockholders
were also favorable to leaving the mat
ter with Mr., Northwood, but as Mr..
Northwood was out of town, he could
not be seen. One Of the members
Jumped up in the assembly and stated
that from all he could learn, 1t
was going to be q non union
factory. Another member thought
it would be better to wait and get a pos
itiv, statement from Mr.. Northwood as
to what kind OF factory he intended
to run before taking any decided moves
in the matter. Ln this opinion most OF
the members conceded, but few mem
beers got somewhat earnest over the al
fair and thought that now was the time
to apply the whip. 1t appears that
since the trouble began Mr.. Northwood
has made some remarks at one time or
another, and there was difference OF
opinion as to how they should be inter
preted. A long discussion ensued, but
the matter was referred back to the Ar
bitration Committee TO report in two
weeks, the idea being that the commit
tee should see Mr.. Northwood person
sonaly and get from him a positive
statement.
OTHER BOYCOTTs.
The boycott upon one Of the jewellers
that has been on for some time was next
discussed. 1t seems that the firm upon
which the boycott was placed is now de-
sirous OF removing it, and coming into
line with the rules of the union, but the
matter seems to hinge on the way In
which it shall be removed, the firm de-
string more publicity than the Assembly
thinks is warrantabe, in other words,
the firm desires to make the removal OF
the boycott sort of an advertisement
for the store. This the Assembly OBJ
iects to, and say that the boycott can
only be removed in the usual way. The
having this boycott in charge
are empowered to lift the boycott any
time in the next few days ii the firm &C
cedeS to the requirements.
In regard to the Potter's trouble in
North Wheeling the Legislative Com
mittee, to whom the matter was left,
reported that they had seen lawyer in
relation to the difficulty, and would re-
port to the Assembly as soon as the
next move was made. The trouble at
the pottery is a question OF unioniSm.
The matter was again continued with
the Legislative Committee with power
to act.
A letter dated at Homestead was read
from the committee of Homestead
strikers acknowledging the receipt OF
the recent $500 donation sent to
their relief by the Trades Assembly
The letter was couched in very grateful
terms, and showed how thoroughly they
appreciated the generous donation.
LABOR DAY ARRANGEMENTS.
The next matter considered was the
arrangements for the grand Labor Day
celebration, which takes place week
from next Saturday, and promises to be
one Of the most elaborate affairs OF the
kind ever given here. Since the date
of the celebration was determined Sec
rotary Salisbury has written letters to
various of the high labor officials, also
to labor organizations in different parts
OF the Ohio Valley, inviting them to be
present on the eventful day, and he has
received several responses.
Samuel Gompers, Of New York, Pres
ident OF the American Federation Of
Labor, writes that he will be unable to
be present owing to other engagements
on that date, as does also w. j. Dillon,
of Pittsburg, Secretary of the American
Flint Glass Workers Union, and p. j.
Mcclure, of Philadelph ia, Secretary of
the Carpenters Brotherhood, and Mar
tin Fox, of Cincinnati, President of the
Iron holders Association, and William
Weike, OF PittSburg, of the Amalga-
mated Association of Iron and Steel
Workers. The last named could not tell
whether he could be present or not
owing 10 the labor difficulties existing
there at present.
The Bakers and Confectioners Of AL
legheny will be present with at least 80
and possibly more.
Holiday Assembly Of Benwood, writes
through John Thompson that fully n
will join the parade.
The Wellsburg Alliance writes that
they will be here strong, as do also the
Marshall County Farmers. Harmony
Alliance from ROneys Point will attend
IN a body. The MoundSville Mine
Workers will take action in a day or
two, and it it likely they will accept.
The Canton Trades Assembly writes
that they cannot be present as they
have celebration of their own on that
day. There are several other letters
yet to be heard from.
FORMATION OF PARADE.
Chief Marshal Imhoff has the forma-
tion of the parade as follows: