Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1893-12-18
A LIVELY MEETING
OF TIE OHIO VALLEY TRADES ASSEMBLY
HELD YESTERDAY.
An Appropriation of $500 for the Relief of the
Needy POor-The Miners Win a De-
edsd Victory.

Yesterdays special meeting OF the
Ohio Valley Trades and Labor Assem-
bly, was one Of the liveliest sessions held
by that body for some time. The con-
troversy between the miners and team
sters was again up for consideration,
and the miners gained their point
There was but fair attendance OF del
sgates.
President Grogan occupied his chair,
and Secretary Salisbury was at his
desk. The President briefly stated the
object of the meeting-to hear reports
Of delegates regarding cases Of distress
and restitution coming under their no.
tice, and taking some action toward af-
fording relief. Some discussion fol-
lowed as to the best method to be
adopted. Mr.. Burt suggested that the
roll be called, and Individual reports be
made. This was received with favor
and the Secretary proceeded to call the
roll The delegates reports were varied
i'm their character, some finding many
deserving cases, and others knowing OF
few.
The special committee, consisting Of
Messrs. Hawkins, Grogan and Dobler,
presented report on the conference
held last Wednesday evening, which
was fully covered in the REGISTERS
report of the meeting. They reported
also the action taken by Council and
the Board Of Commissioners. Mr..
Dobler said the Assembly was entitled
TO credit for taking the initiative in the
matter, aud it should follow up the
steps already taken. Mr.. Clifton re-
viewed the reports presented by the
delegates, and advocated immediate
consideration of measures for relief.
A delegate moved TO donate 5000 OF
the funds Of the Assembly. to be placed
in the hands of a committee, with 10
structiOns to purchase goods at whole
sale prices and apply to the relief OF
deserving cases. Mr.. Robertson favored
the donation, but wanted it placed in a
general fund for the purpose Mr..
Salisbury and Mr.. Hooking favored the
notification OF Council and the County
Commissioners that the Assembly had
appropriated 5000 for relief fund.
The discussion continued for some time
and was finally concluded by the adop-
ton OF the following resolution offered
by Mr.. Burt:
WHEREAS, the reports OF our delegates
show an alarming state Of affairs in the
city and surrounding towns, and we believe
that it is imperative that we start fund
for immediate relief, and suggestion for
distribution; believing that our press has
the good welfare of the community at heart,
we take the liberty 10 enlist them IN the
service, and make them the active agents
for the collection of the same.
Resolred. That we appropriate the sum OF
500, TO be divided into four parts, one part
TO be given to each of the daily papers Of
the city, as the start of popular sudscrip-
ton to be raised for the immediate relief
OF the needy and unemployed; and that
the four editors be requested 70 name one
citizen from each ward. TO compose part
of a committee Of ten, Of which the Presi-
dent of the Trades Assembly and the Pres
ident OF the Chamber of Commerce shall
be members, for the purpose OF distributing
the contributions, under such rules and
regulations as may be agreed upon.
The Arbitration Committee presented
a report Of the settlement Of the Elm
Grove coal mine trouble. The condi-
titions agreed upon provided for the
reinstatement of the union miners
within ten days of the time OF settle
ment. The old men are to be permit
ted to organize. and to have preference
over all others in filling vacancies. The
report was approved.
The Arbitration Committee further
reported that it had abandoned the idea
of calling a meeting OF the tesmsters,
upon the advice of the president OF the
union, who stated that any effort to In
duee the teamsterS TO stop hauling
Monongah coal, would De useless. The
committee suggested that the miners
procnre All the information possible,
relative to the reasons which induced
the l.teamsteTs 10 take the course they