Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-07-12
OFFICERS ELECTED
At Yesterdays Session Of the Broth
erhOod of Operative Potters.
Strong Resolutions Adopted at the
Morning Meeting - Convention
Will Conclude It's Work To-Day.
A Visit to Bloch Bros. Tobacco
Factory.

Factory.
'Ghe published statement that the
potters' convention will demand an in
crease in wages of 121z per cent. is de-
MED by the delegates. The preliminary
steps have been taken toward afiHation
with the Eastern organizations, and in
the present condition of affairs, such
move would be very unwise. It is
probable thatanother convention will be
called, and the consolidated bodies will
agree upon a uniform wage scale
throughout the country.
At yesterdays sessions Of the conven-
ton the most important business
transacted was the election of officers.
Albert S. Hughes was unanimously re
elected to the Office Of president. Mr..
Hughes lives in East Liverpool but
formerly made his home in Wheeling.
Jesse J. Jackson, of Wheeling, was
elected national vice president, and P.
J. McKeone, of East Liverpool, national
secretary. The election of officers was
no. concluded when the convention ad-
journed, and viii be the first order Of
business this morning The place for
holding the next convention will also
be decided upon to-day.
The convention met yesterday at nine
o'clock. The following resolutions were
unanimously adopted
UNION-MADE GOODS.
Resolved, That we as a body thor
oughly approve Of the objects of the
American Federation of Labor and
pledge ourselves to give it our earnest
and hearty support.
Resolved, That members of this or
ganization should make it a rule, when
purchasing goods, to call Tor those
which bear the trademarks Of organ
lied labor, and when any individual,
firm or corporation shall strike blow
at labor organization, they are earnestly
requested to give that individual, firm
or corporation their careful considera-
ton. No good union man will kiss the
rod that whips him.
LABOR LEGISLATION.
Resolved, That it is Of the greatest
Importance that members should vote
intelligently; hence the members Of this
Brotherhood shall strive to secure legis-
latiOn in favor Of those who produce
the wealth of the country, and all dis
cussicns and resolutions in that direc-
ton shall be in order at any regular
meeting, but party politics must be eX-
Guided.
IMMIGRATION.
Resolved, That while we welcome to
our shores all who come with the honest
intention of becoming lawful citizens,
we at the same time condemn the pres
ent system, which allows the impOrta-
ton of destitute labOrers. and we urge
organized labor everywhere to endeavor
to secure the enactment Of more strin-
gent immigration laws.
FAITHFUL WORK.
Resolved. That we hold it as a sa-
cred principle that trade union men.
above all others, should set a good eX-
ample as good and faithful wOrkmen,
performing their duties to their en-
ployers with honor to themselves and
their organization.
SHORTER HOURS OF LABOR.
We hold a reduction of hours for a
days work increases the intelligence
and happiness Of the labOrer, and also
increase the demand for labor and the
price for a days work.
MISCELLANEOUS.
We recognize that the interests Of all
classes OF labor are identical, regardless
Of occupation, nationality, religion or
color. for a wrong done to one is a
wrong done to all.
We object to prison contract labor,
because it puts the criminal in compe-
tition with honorable labor for the pur-
pose of cutting down wages, and also
because it helps to overst0ck the labor
market
The convention adjourned at 1870
o'clock. and the delegates were escorted
through Bloch Bros tobacco works, on
the South Side. Each visitor was pre-
sented with a sample package of Mail
Pouch" When the convention reassem-
bled in the afternoon, a resolution was
9U0pIe0 irlArl lAS t4AN+-h' N' -'''1-'
Bros. Robert Darrah and John Bot,
for courtesies extended.
The committee on appeals and griev-
ances reported that everything is work
ing tremendously in The organization.
The convention will probably adjourn
about noon to-day, and the delegates
win return to their homes.
We can give you Sterling Ben
uur" and Duke" Bicycles at once. Call
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The times. Also, Cleveland wheels
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MT LAKE PARK EXCURSIONS.
Inlv Cd TO 18th inclusive the b. q o.
p p Co. will sell excursion tickets
[t-beeling to Mt. Lake Park and return
" rate of $3.50, good returning until
July 18th inclusive.