Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1895-03-25
A VERY BRIEF SESSION.
OF THE TRADES ASSEMBLY
HELD YESTERDAY,
But it Was Very Interesting While
It LaSted-a Political Dis
cuSsiOn-The Business
Transacted.

The regular Seml-monthly session
of the Ohio Valley Trades and Labor
Assembly was held yesterday after
noon. The pleasant weather out-of-
doors, no doubt, prevented many dele
gates from being present, and the at
tendance was very hight. President
Riley was in the chair, and Secretary
Salisbury at his desk with accustomed
promptness. The session was very
brief, lasting not more than three
quarters of an hour.
After the roll call and reading of the
minutes of the previous meeting, Gre
dentials were accepted, and delegates
qualified as follows:
Local NO. SO, Brewery Workers,
Herman Springer, Chas. Duckworth,
Chas. Stahl.
Local No. 3, A. F. G. w. T., Joseph
Robinson, Michael A. Mullarky.
Under the head of boycotts, nothing
new was reported. There was some
discussion, however, relative to a GER
tain coal dealer, who is charged with
handling both union and non-union
coal. 1t was stated that he furnishes
the product which the purchaser de-
sires. Action was deferred on this
case until the local committee of min
ers makes an investigation of the cir
cumstances.
1t was also stated that F'loersheim
conducts union and non-union mines
for the same purpose. The old ques-
ton of working upon him through the
municipal gas plant again came up.
The whole matter was finally referred
to the West Virginia Legislative Com
mittee.
The Trustees of the Assembly re-
ported having accepted the resigna-
ton of Mrs. Gillespy as janitress, to
take effect April LIST. A communica-
ton from Mrs. Gillespy was read and
filed. Her vacancy will probably be
filled before the next regular meeting
of the Assembly.
The following resolution, offered by
delegate f. c. Darby, was read by the
Secretary:
Whereas, The necessity for sink
ing fund for legislative purposes has
luton to levy a per capita tax of two
and one-half cents upon each local rep
resented in the Ohio Valley Trades
and Labor Assembly, the same being
tabled, | herewith offer as a substi-
tute the following:
Resolved. That the Finance Com
mittee be instructed to make an esti-
mate of the probable cost of main
tanning a committee of two at the
State Capital during the forty-five
days session of the Legislature; also,
the number of members in each local
subject to per capita tax showing
the proportion each local would be re-
quired to pay; and the same be sub
mitted to each local for approval or
rejection.
Mr.. Farrell moved to refer to the
Finance Committee, as provided in the
Vice President Tighe took
the floor, and opposed the resolution.
He characterized the idea as absurd,
the question of maintaining
lobbyists who are not affiliated with
labor organizations. Mr.. Tighe then
preached off into a sharp criticism of
the members of labor organizations,
who have defeated candidates for po-
litical. positions who were representa-
tive laboring men, or known to be
sympathizers. Delegate Mead replied
to Mr.. Tighe, evidently assuming that
the latter had Mr. Howard in mind.
He retorted that Mr.. DOvener did as
much for labor as Howard, and contln-
ued in that strain, and Delegate 9TH
man raised the point of order that
political discussions are not permitted
on the floor of the Assembly. The
chair ruled the point well taken, and
the discussion ended abruptly.
Mr.. Robertson favored the resolu-
ton. and said the presence Of the
Assembly lobbyists kept Rand, Nc
Nally & Co.'S books out of the public
schools. The ayes and noes were
called for on the motion of Mr.. Far
relI. and it was adopted, ayes y,
noes >.
Mr.. Lucey's proposition to establish
a labor paper here, was taken up and
indefinitely postponed.
Mr.. Tighe wanted to explain his
vote on the question of endorsing
President Mcbride, at the last session
of the Assembly. 1t was not because
of any antagonism toward the Fedora
ton President on his part, but because
of the nature of the discussion at the
meeting.
Adjourned.