Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1894-06-15

in entertaining the visitors. and paid q
graceful tribute to the ladies. He had
anticipated trouble In the convention,
but was happy to saJ that the proceed
ings throughout had been marked by
harmony and good feeling.
Ex.President StillmaD, OF the Con-
necticut Association, made brief but
telling speech. The Eastern delegates
had never met with more hospitaoie
reception. The Mayor had given the
freedom of the city, and the delegates
had painted 1t red. He did not think
thew should be blamed, however, Tor
Thursdays fun-even IL some OF the
boys were pretty well fired.
In response to general calls, mayor
Caldwell made a felicitous address,
which was received with applause.
Delegate Akin, of Evansville, made one
of the best speeches Of the evening.
He had hoped that no city would De
praised more than his own, after enter
tanning the Butchers National Associa-
ton, but he was compelled, reluctantly,
to acknowledge the corn. wheeling
has taken the cake" This sentiment
was followed by enthusiastic applause
GOOD WORDS FOR WHEELING.
National President Shaw next spoke.
he also took occasion to eulogize the
people Of Wheeling, and made = glow
ing prediction OF the success to be
achieved by the national body upon Its
new basis.
President E. S. Adams. OF the Con-
necticut Associan, complimented Chief
Haley upon the efficiency OF the Fire
Department. He had seen nothing In
the East 10 compare with it. he also
thanked Chief McNichol and Mayor
Caldw well for courtesies extended, and
the citizens generally for their hospl-
tally.
President Thomson, Of the New York
Association, made an excellent address.
He had never witnessed such recep-
ton, and such continuous entertainment
OF delegates TO any convention any
where. He then dropped a few practi-
cal hints to butchers, urging absolute
cleanliness and politeness, as essential
to success in dealing with customers.
Jacob Mayors, editor OF the Advocate,
was hoarse from talking In the conven.
ton, but managed to give very inter-
esting FIVE minutes talk. Mr.. Rucker,
| the big, good natured and handsome
salesman, and Mr.. Gaddans, 3 genial
rival, were both called upon and re-
spondei briefly.
The happy affair was brought 10 3
close by an event not down on the
programme. Mr.. M. +. Mullins, the
champion beef dresser, was greeted
with three lusty cheers as he arose TO
speak, and peacefully thanked the dele
gates. When he concluded, Mr.. Medick,
on behalf of the Wheeling Butchers
Association, presented him with a
handsome diamond ring. Mr.. Mullins
was somewhat embarrassed, but man
aged TO express his gratitude in few
we'll chosen words.
| This concluded the addresses. The
remainder OF the evening was given up
to the pleasures provided by the Park.
NOTES.
Delegate Gardner. OF the Lone Star
State, makes rafting good speech.
Great things are expected OF the AS
ISOLATION, under its new constitution.
w. A. Gullfoile, OF Waterbury, Conn,
was the youngest delegate and one OF
the brightest.
The eastern delegates were body OF
! intelligent men, ell OF whom stand
high in the communities in which they
| live.
The Connecticut delegation intended
returning home yesterday morning, but
most OF them remained TO participate In
the outing at the Park. They left over
the b. & o. at l:25 a. m.
Such men as Ira w. Stillman, OF Con.
necticut, are invaluable. He is one OF
the most intelligent delegates aud
usually carries his point by bis earnest
uess, and the irresistible force Of his
! logic.
Mr.. Mullins is trying TO arrange an
international beef dressing contest with
the English champion for purse OF
5000 New York also has a fast man,
but it is not probable that any person
can wrest the championship from Mr..
Mullins.