Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-07-09
A LIVELY MEETING
OF THE LABOR DAY GENERAL COMMITTED
YESTERDAY AFTERNOON
After the Adjournment Of Trades Asssmbly-Pro-
cssdings of That BOdy-SslectiOn of Grounds
and Chief Marshal.

afternoon. At the request OF local union
No. 2s9, miners, the names Of three men
who are working at Mcmillan & co. S
mine in Benwood, were placed on the
black list. Arbiter Reilly reported on
this case. He also reported that the
trouble among the plasterers was annie
ably settled, and the contractors agree
to employ union men and pay union
wages. The Arbiter reported further
that he met the butchers union, which
organization expected an attempted re-
ducton of wages by employers. He had
effected a compromise, bv the terms OF
which the prevailing rate OF wages will
be continued for three months from
July 1st.
The Arbiter reported that the Per-
kins case had been referred to him, but
as the brlcklayers had taken no action.
the matter was In the hands OF the
Trades Assembly. Aroiter Riley re-
commended that the boycott be lifted
from a Wheeling bakery. President
Robertson reviewed the history OF the
boycott, aud the reasons for IL. A
motion was made to adopt the recon-
mendation Of the Arbiter, but met with
considerable opposition. The matter
was finally disposed OF by motion TO
postpone action until the next meeting,
the Secretary in the meantime TO open
CORES pondence with the bakers union.
The charges against Justice George
Arkle were read as signed BY the Elm
Grove Company and Assembly officials,
and will be brought to the attention OF
the Board OF County Commissioners at
a special meeting.
The Perkins matter came up and
some time was consumed in its
consideration. The discussion was
general. A bricklayers' delegate
stated that his union had taken
no action as yet, but be now has the
communication of the Arbter and will
place it before the union at the meeting
Tuesday evening. The hodcarriers OBJ
iected to the delay on the part OF the
bricklayers, alleging that 1t was entire
lY unnecessary and unjust. A motion
was made to defer action, with the
understanding that the bricklayers will
take action on the matter Tuesday
evening. After a lengthy and acri-
monious discussion the motion was car
ried.
The finance committee reported hav-
ing examined the books Of the secretary
and treasurer, finding balance in
hands of the treasurer on July l, OF
S21.19. Delegate Clifton asked that 4
member of the Riverside assembly OF
steel workers, be added to the general
committee on Labor Day. The union
was represented for the first time yester-
day. August Altmeyer, Stacy Crawford,
Daniel Rietz and Joseph Meyer qualify
ing as delegates. The president APP
pointed Messrs. Meyer and Altmyer as
members Of the committee. The dele
gates stated that they expect to take
part in the parade on that day, with a
full membership, embracing nearly all
the workmen at the Riverside.
The Brewery workers union sent Peter
Neitzling as delegate, and he was pro-
perly qualified. A. II. Stephenson quail
flied as delegate from Typographical
Union No. 20.
Adjourned.
The general committee on labor day
held meeting Immediately after ad-
journment The Secretary, who had
been authorized to invite Governor Nc
Kinley aud Hon. VIM. L. Wilson, to be
present on the Fair Grounds, on August
25th, read the following letter OF de-
clination:
STATE OF OH1O,
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR.
Mr.. Thos. !. Salisbury, Sec'y Trades and
Labor assembly
DEAR SIR:-I am directed by the Cover
nor TO acknowledge the receipt Of your
kind invitation of the 94th to him, to be
present at the celebration of your assem-
oily on the 25th Of August and 10 express
his regret that engagements already made
will prevent his acceptance. He hopes
you will have a pleasant and successful
celebration.
JAS. BOYLE,
Private Secretary
Mr.. Wilson has not yet been heard
from.
The Committee on Grounds read prop
ositions from the State Fair Association
and Mozart Park Association, for use OF
grounds on August 25th. The Fair
Grounds proposition was 500 for the
day; the Mozart Park $3.50, or one-half
receipts of incline, and one-hait of net
receipts from dancing floor and bars,
the Association to pay one-half OF ex-
peRse for band. Mr.. Charles Seibert
also made a proposition for Seiberts
Garden, Offering use OF the grounds free
OF charge. The Wheeling Park Asso-
citation offered the following induce
ments: A rebate OF five cents on each
motor ticket, and one-balf OF cash gate
receipts, also fifty per cent. OF profit Of
three bars, bowling alleys, and dancing
pavilious; also use of Park restaurant,
the Association reserVing right to use
Casino restaurant. The committee is
given tie right to dispose OF any privi-
leges in the nature Of refreshments,
cane and baby racks, etc, CANT bling de-
vices excluded. superintendent A. NJ.
Jolly offered S25 If the committee So
lected Mozart Park.
The discussion was opened by Mr..
Reilly, who pointed out the fact that
the selection of either park would be
unwise. 1t would cause opposition
from at least TWO oreWerles, ana would
shut out half q hundred men who would
be given employment on that day, and
who are in sore need OF the money. The
cost TO persons who attend would be less
at the Fair Grounds, and its location is
more central. Mr.. Grogan also favored
the Fair Grounds.
Mr.. ]. Ii. Burt and President Robert
son favored the Parks, and Secretary
Salisbury. Mr.. NJ. Grogan and Mr..
Roman DOber favored the Fair
Grounds. After wrangling for an hour
the committee decided TO vote for choice
of places. The vote resulted as fol-
lows: Fair Grounds l3, Mozart Park 4.
A motion was made to hire band TO
head the procession, and selection
was made By roll call, resulting as fol-
lows: Wheeling City 6, May
ers' Q. For Chief Marshal,