The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1893-08-19
RAILWAY EMPLOYES TO MEET.
A Grand Union Meeting OF Trainmen and
Operators to BE Held at Bluencld,

BLUEFIELD. w. VA. August 1s.-Spe-
ciai.-There will be at this point on Sep
tember 2, 1898. at o'clock P. NJ, per-
haps the grandest union meeting OF train
men and operators that has ever been
held in the East Delegates from all
parts OF the Norfolk and Western sys-
tenn will be present, and visitors from
many neighboring lines have already
written to make arrangements for lodg-
Ing and other accommodations In ad-
vance.
The Hon. i. S. Coffin, OF Fort Dodge
Ia. will address the people. Mr.. CotIi
has. perhaps. done as much for the rail-
road employees as any other man in
this country. he being famous as the
inv, ntor and organizer OF the white
Button Movement Rallr Dad Telegraph
ers' Association. which inculcatss such
glorious principles into the hearts Of
the railroad men. and which has swept
the entire country like a cyclone. doing
much good at all points. Mr.. Coffin Is
also the author OF that valuable bill,
known as the "Air-Brake and Safety
Coupler Bill." which passed the last
Congress.
Among the other prominent men who
have already made engagements to ad-
dress the people are the following:
Hon. Thomas p. MacMahon Of Buffalo
y. Y. who has the reputation Of being
among the ablest speakers Of his sec
ton; Hon. Samuel w. Williams OF
Wythevllle, Va. who has made wide
reputation as an able and successful
lawyer, and has won many cases for
the poor man OF his country; Judge X.
c. McClaugherty OF this county. who is
dear in the hearts OF his people. being
noted for his cheerful and wel-founded
decisions, ond F. p. Sargent. who has
gained a worldwide reputation among
the Brotherhood OF Locomotive Firemen,
being their grand master and who has
led them TO success and has held UP the
dignity OF honest labor" among them
for years.
The following prominent men have
written letters. expressing their interest
in the success and aims Of the meeting.
and stating that they will be on hand
to Tend their mites" TO make the occa-
sion a success. II possible for them TO
leave their business:
The Hon. J. d. Anderson. congressman.
Of this district; Hon. d. G. Ramsay.
grand chief OF the Order Of Railroad
Teegraphers; r. r. Clark. grand chief
conductor OF the Order OF Railroad Con-
ductors S. f. Wilkinson. grand master
Of the Brotherhood OF Railroad Trainmen,
and Edgar Foy, general chairman OF adj
justment OF the Brotherhood Of Locomo-
tive Engineers on the Norfolk and West
ern railroad system.
The programme Of the meeting is not
entirely settled upon. but will consist
principally of music by a band. singing
by n select choir OF the different churches
Of this place and the Young Mems Chris
tan Association, and speeches by the
prominent men. touching on the best
methods Of bringing about closer re-
iations between employer and enploye.
The public is hereby extended n cordial
invitation. Colored people will not be al
lowed in the tent or on the grounds.
We think you Will enjoy trip 10 Blue
field. II is a pleasant summer resort,
being 1850 feet altitude, and IL conse-
quently a high, dry. cool and pleasant
place at this time Of the year. and we !
are free from rattlesnakes and mosqui- |
toes, mugwumps and tadpoles. We are |
noted for the purest OF milk and butter, |
and wild. but ambitious Democrats. We |
can probably find n few politicians OF |
other stripes 10 suit the tas,e Of wan
dering brothers Come up and see. and |
we will guarantee you big day with |
the cool, invigorating mountain air thrown |
I'm for good measure.