The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-09-07
Convention Notes.

nNE of the most interesting fea-
W lures of the New York delega-
tion of seventy, in their trip to
scranton, is their famous organization
known as Der Bund." 1t is composed
entirely of members of German extrac-
| tlon. Herr Eberhardt is Der Bresi-
| dend, Herr Ecke is Der Geld Mon"
| Herr Moorowsky is Der Bootblack,"
| Herr Bumbuster is Der Man fur des-
tuer," Herr Florkie is Der Zetreka-
tarle,' Herr Ernst Is Der Archivar,"
| Herr Corger Is Der Vice und der
Madchen Killer" for Der Bund," Herr
Bernard is Der Crosse Bassist" Herr
! walters is Der Cornetist," Herr Phil
| llpitz Is Der Kleine Rath un~ Bund,"
| Herr Kristol is Der Nacht Voogel"
| Herr McKenna is Der Russ un Bund,"
Das Honorary nit-gliect Thomas Boun-
ser is Der Instrument Mayer" The
'Bund' was organized at San Fran
cisco in 1897 and is in a very flourish
ing condition. 1t hass 1913 honorary
members, and has fat bank account.
| The Ohio delegates last week unani-
mously selected Isaac Scholes, Of
! Springfield, to serve them again as
| their state vice-president. Mr.. Scholes
| is an active worker for the interests
of the n. A. l.. c. and one of the most
popular men in the convention.
| Cleveland is represented by nine
gentlemen of more than the usual run
of ability. led by William Llewellyn,
| its chairman.
The "Bund." the famous addition to
the New York delegation, are keeping
the good people of Scranton guessing
what is coming next.
The drum and fife corps of Branch
36 made a tour of the principal streets
of the city last night and were greeted
| with applause at every corner.
Station HI" of New York city, was
the winner of the handsome flag pre-
sented by the New York branch for
excellency in all respects on the parade
on Monday last Superintendent Bald
win of that office left the city yester-
day, taking with him the well-earned
trophy. Captain Taylor and the Off
GERS of that office are to be commend
ed for the boys efficiency. Their drill
master is Eddie Hurtenstein.
One of the most pleasant events Of
the convention thus far was a presen-
tation made by the New York dele
cation to Hon. A. w. Machen, super
intendent of free delivery, just prior to
his departure for home yesterday af-
ternoon. The gift was a set of desk
utensils made of coal from the mines
of this city. NJ. A. Fitzgerald, chair
man of the committee, in presenting
the token. said to Mr.. Machen: 1T
affords me great pleasure on behalf of
Empire Branch, No SO, of New York
city. to present this token. Words
| foi tn ha
in which we hold you, but our every
day life as letter carriers will be such
as to meet with your approval. We
will ever strive most earnestly to keep
the postoffice department always up to
the high standard of efficiency which
1t now holds and which is due in a
great measure to your able manage
ment as superintendent of the free de-
livery system" Mr.. Machen was taken
very much by surprise. but after a few
moments he regained his composure
and in a brief and well-worded speech
accepted the present He thanked the
delegation and wished them all God
speed. The committee which prepared
the presentation We're Messrs. O'Mal-
ley, Ross and Saffath.
A request has been made to the dele
| -.
badges for Mrs. S. s. Cox, who is. max
ing 9 collection Of letter carrier SOU
venirs. Secretary Cantwell is receiv-
ing them and at the close Of the con-
vention will forward them to the widow
of the letter carriers famous friend.
Delegate George ]. Romm, of Bay
CITY, Mich, will go to New York at the
close of the convention to visit his
uncle and meet Admiral Dewey. lie
SAYS If he can get the admirars eal
for a moment he will urge him to in
clude Scranton on his visiting list.
Harry Whyte, John II. Philips
Michael O'Maley, William Moser, 90
seph Shields. Walter McNichols Armit
Thomas and EleaZer Evans We're tht
local carriers who accompanied the
delegates to Mountain Park Yesterday
Chairman A. j. Bedford, Secretary T.
L. Robathan and NJ. j. Kelly, of the
citizens committee, were also present
TO give a hand in entertaining the
guests.
President Parsons clever adjudlca,
tions are his forte as a chairman. Ht
is tact personifed. If a delegate Il
consuming time to no advantage the
chairman is never Nat a loss for an
inoffensive means of calling him off
, lie also likes his little joke and every
now and then relieves the dull mon
otony of business debate with a ricl
witicism or a good natured nag a
some well known brother who may
| happen 10 make himself conspicuous
At the first evening session he pro
voked no end Of laughter with a cleve
| eli nf a n ii b,
that the chair direct that smoking
be forbidden because Of the presence o
: ladies in the gallery, Mr.. Parson
: studied for few moments and thel
,, said in all seriousness. II hardly thinl
the smoke reaches the gallery, but tn
gentlemen, know, will stop smoking
when requested"
Delegate W. j. Kent, OF Chicago