The weekly tribune., 1894-04-27
ER|cAN RAILWAY Union
Was Ladies' Day Thursday and
They Attended in Large
Numbers.
q by Madame Ericke's Orchestra
krring Speeches kilograms Read
and Great Enthusiasm.

bver has Elks' hall in this city had
a large assembly within its WALLS az
ntained Thursday afternoon. From
to C5O people we're present OF which
one third were ladies, and the occa,
was by long odds the most brilliant
given by the A. r.. u. OF this city
anne Ericke's orchestra played al
walls, and was literally applauded.
8 o. m. Chairman Riker called the
hing to order, and the proceedings
opened with prayer by Mr.. Uren,
implored a blessing on the men and
families, and asked for success
sue in the present struggle.
lge Hawkins being called upon for
kks, briefly expressed his sympathy
The men.
hirmsn Riker made unfavorable re-
ks regarding the truth Of the Asso-
ID Press kilograms sent out from st.
!, and which had been published in
|city papers. He had sent telegram
Dro. e. Y. Debbs, upon whose char
Sr the the speaker paid q high eulogy,
in response received the following:
e situation is extremely favorable,
feel absolutely assured Of success.
b confidence in me shall not be miss
jed." He also had reliable informa-
that the train referred to In the
bciated Press dispatches had never
the yard limits at st. Paul. Mr..
r then read the following telegram:
tie, April 19.-Whole system offers
haintain trainmens schedule. Our
hnd are restoration for all classes.
hing else goes. Signed] Hogan"
speaker then referred to the con-.
|ersy about heads of departments at
Paul, stating what easy positions
held. after some Of them had been
ed from poverty, and made personal
|sions to some Of them who were
'wn to have sold themselves to rail-
authorities. Mr.. Riker then read
| following telegram from Kalispell,
III 19.-"Kalispell Engineers Division
telegraphs everything solid here,
&t 60 to work."
excellent rendition was then given
he orchestra.
8. Carrier CA. r. w being called
d made a very gallant speech regard
fthe presence of the ladies. He ex-
ned the matter of the strike in a
4 lucid manner, and briefly referred
be antagonistic forces there were to
hteract. He stated that imported
br would be vital blow to this city,
in detail explained how this would
Home.
|aron James said everyone knew him,
everyone knew he was with them.
Twas pleased to see such a large au-
ice, and he know many had not been
to get in on account of the room
3 crowded He trusted all the ladies
3 going away would be in full sym
" with the movement. He then
ed how in the east ladies themselves
g to unions, though there were
in this city. In the east they were
lent workers. He asked the ladies
p their husbands and brothers in
Ing for their bread and butter.
ef w. Pomeroy stated that il any
road man has had any misgivings as
Irds the feelings of the community
attendance at these meetings must
reinsurance. Not house in this
pr county which this strike does
eacb. If anyone ever has had
)g in favor Of the railroad company
actions since ought to make a
ge. The speaker alluded to the in
81 accounts sent out by the Asso-
Press from st. Paul. He did not
to state what methods should be
lp solve the problem Of the strike.
bad been ideas among the busi-
which at present were only in |
inception. He approved the idea |
qrge share OF the business Of the
icing given to the Lethbridge road;
there was no reason for the men to
Encouraged; that other strikes have
Pred before, but they were only de-
mental, while the present one was
and tolo them to keep a bold front |
hey would come out all right.
long was then given by DR.. Brady, |
was greatly applsuded, and he had |
pond to prolonged encore.
w. Brosnan then in a very able
stated that his presence at the
pg was not mercenary, justice de-
Pd he should be there. There was
biological influence in this town
prevented some men in this town
ssing their opinion. He then
imented the ladies on their pres
Referring to the press dispatches
e was grieved when he read the
given yesterday, but it did not
PIT to anything, such movements
pnly an expense to the railroad. He
the men we're not to regard ru-
they were masters OF the situation
~ had to do, was to keep moderate,
and as well behaved as they had
since the commencement of the
and no power could deprive them
+ rights.
llegram was just then brought in
ened by the chairman who read
April 10, Debbs telegraphs as [
Have representatives Of each |
nent arrange to come to st. Paul
enge for settlement. They will
y go by special train over the
"a Pacific, (signedD Hogan" The
OF this dispatch was received
emendous enthusiasm by the
ldience, 1t being hailed as a
er OF peace. q
man Riker In making concluding
stated he was going to leave 6
pat afternoon, but wished to an '
q ladies' meeting every day at 3 Q
paid q compliment to the good t