The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1895-05-17
of organized labor; therefore,

members Of organized labor; therefore,
be 1t
Resolved, That the Catholic Total Alb
stinence union, of the Scranton Diocese,
in convention assembled, protest
against the unjust and unwarranted
action OF the Carbondale Traction COM
pany in ostracisng men for the asser-
ton of the inalienable right Of organic
ing for the betterment Of their condi-
tion.
Miss Mary Barrett. president of st.
Roses Ladies' Temperance society, of
this city. an earnest young advocate OF
the cause. enthused the delegates with
an excellen. address delivered with rare
evolutionary effect. Miss Barrett was
warmly applauded and vote Of thanks
was accorded to her.
Just then First Vlce-Presldent ].
Washington Logue, of the National
union. arrived at the hall. and c. q.
Boland and NJ. n. Burke were delegates
to escort the distinguished visitor to
the platform. Mr.. Logue. being intro
duced, rewarded the delegates with a
stirring address. He felt that the
Scranton union Is one of the best in the
United States and wished 1t success.
He touched upon the sentiment that
has gained ground among non-Catho-
lies in relation to the unpatriotism of
Catholic societies He directed all eyes
to the Stars and Stripes decorating the
platform of the convention hall. Be-
fore leaving In a hurry to catch train
for home. Mr.. Logue extended press
ing invitation to all to attend the Ma
tional convention at New York on Aug.
I. For his eloquent remarks the dele
gates voted the thanks OF the conven-
tion TO the speaker.
The morning session adjourn ed then
until l.30 for dinner.
Afternoon Session.
The afternoon session was not less
lively and entertaining than the pro-
ceedings of yesterday afternoon. The
insurance plan was taken up first. NJ.
7. Burke. d. j. Campbell. w. J. Caha-
len, James +. McAndrew and John Nc
Elwee We're appointed an insurance
committee at the Wilkes-Barr conven.
ton and they formulated number of
provisions which were printed In by
it" Ipliis III &C ttPitS VI
them were printed by the Anthracite
Publishing company of this city, and
the bill of expense amounted to $50.
First the question whether or not the
report of the committee should be
adopted was brought up. The unani-
nous sentiment was against making
the Diocesan union an insurance or
ganization and when a vote was taken
on the matter it was decided negative
ly. Many of the delegates did not want
10 pay the bill for printing the report
of the committee, as the Wilkes Barre
convention had not ordered the COM
mittee to go to that expense. The bill
was finally ordered paid and with II
was buried the hopes of the promoters
of the temperance insurance plan.
The Parade Question.
The parade question was the next
topic. c. G. Boland inveighed against
the going out of societies on parade at
all. His opinion was that each society
ought to parade on the evening of Oct.
10 in its home town and after leaving
the streets for display proceed to the
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to hear lecture on temperance.
All the delegates had a say and Mr.
Boland's suggestion was side-tracked
as we'll as a succeeding motion to have
a general parade.
The motion to have district parades
the same as last year was carried. The
convention then split into two divi-
sions, Lackawanna and Luzerne con-
tingents. Ex-Mayor Kelley, of this
city, was chosen chairman of the
Lackawanna delegates and they unani-
mously decided that the Father Mathew
parade on Oct. 10 next of the Total Alb
stinence societies of Lackawanna coun-
ty should be held in Jermyn and Mi
chael McHale, of Jermyn, was selected
as grand marshal of the parade.
Dennis Mackin, of Wilkes-Barre, was
appointed chairman. The delegates de-
cided upon Plymouth as the place of
holding the next Luzerne parade. They
left the matter of naming a grand mar
shall to the Kingston societies.
NJ. p. Judge, of Scranton, read the
following two resolutions which were
adopted. The first Is directed against
the American Protective association
and was passed with tumultuous unani-
nifty:
Resolved; That organizations existing
for mutual assistance, participating
and attempting through the power held
by all large bodies to injure those not
of the same belief through legislation
or any means foreign to the principle
of the constitution Of the United States
we believe are deserving the condem-
nation Of all good citizens"
The second resolution was debated
for some time, and at length passed by
a close affirmative vote:
Resolved, That the practice Of Cath
olic organizations in the holding OF
balls, picnics or excursions, at which in
of much scandal and Is injurious to good
morals Therefore, we respectfully re-
quest and urge a more strict observance
Of the laws Of church and state on the
part Of such organizations, believing
such to be violation of both"
Mr. Judge introduced "a resolution
condemnng the religious garb bill now
on passage in the state senate. The
resolution was not adopted.
Nomination Of Officers.
Here Is the point where the delegates
became enlivened with enthusiasm alto
gether, when President Devine an
nounced that the election Of officers
was the next thing in order
Nominations for president were then
received.
NJ. r. Burke. of the Pioneer City,
pitched his voice on the treble clef, and
in clarion tone sounded the praises OF
John J. O'Hara, of Parsons. Mr.. Nc
Donald, of Wilkes-Barre, seconded the
nomination.
Ex-Mayor Kelley nominated Frank
McCafferty. Of Jermyn, and dozen or
more seconded It. John Kiiien. OF this
city, nominated James +. Judge, of
Scranton. John X. Mclean, Of Belle
vue, nominated c. @. Boiand. but Mr..
RoIa nd dacIinad and uocnndad tho nn,,,