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Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-28
Largest Delegate Meeting in
the History of the Local
Labor Movement.
Delegates DisavOw Any Inten-
ton of Advising a Seces-
sion of Unions.
THE PRINTERS WERE CARED FOR.

The contest for the Presidency of the
Central Labor Union, which for some
time past has attracted the attention of
the trades unionists of this city, resulted
in the election of James McGill, the
present incumbent, by decisive major
ity.
The meeting of the Central Labor
Union last Sunday afternoon was the
largest one in the history of the labor
movement in Louisville, there being ITO
delegates present. This fact may sur
prise some, but it should not, as the trades
unionists in this city are much stronger
than the foregoing would indicate, there
being a number of organizations here
that have never been affiliated with the
central body, notably the various railway
brotherhoods, bricklayers and others. e
The race was a warmly contested one,
friends of both candidates making every
effort to secure a majority of the votes to
be cast, and with this end in view num-
Der of old organizations we're prevailed
upon to again send representatives, while
during the past fall and winter several
new labor bodies have been formed and
were represented. The statement that
the work of organization was carried on
for political purposes is not borne out, as
is evidenced by the fact that the votes of
the newly-admitted delegates were about
equally distributed between Messrs. Nc
Gill and Christen.
Since the election there has been news
paper talk of some of the more promi-
nent unions Withdrawing from the CEN
trail body. A number of labor men have
been interviewed regarding the matter,l
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-28
QUIT THE ROAD.

Mr.. Peter Quinn, one of the oId-time
railroaders, who was for fifteen years
with the Ohio & Mississippi, the Louis
vile Southern three years, and latterly
with John Lincoln on the Louisville.
St. Louis & Texas, has at last consented
to retire from railroading. This is in
accordance with the wishes of his four
sons, two of whom are established in the
barber business-Thomas, on Portland
avenue, and Mike at the Gait House.
His other sons are Patrick, with the
Witherspoon Shoe Company, and James,
with whom he will be hereafter associ-
ated in business at Seventeenth and
Lyle, where he will be at home to his
friends and former associates. Mr.. Quinn
occupies high position in Irish-Amer-
lean circles, and all congratulate him
upon his advent into the business world.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-28

Than A-Mo- Dhia! but there it isl
The dawn on the hills of Ireland
Gods angels lifting the nights black veil
From the fair, sweet face of my sireland.
o, Ireland isn't it grand you look,
Like bride in her rich adornin',
And with all the pent-up love of my heart
bid you 1.-THE top o. the mornin'."
This one brief hour pays lavishly back
For many year of mourning;
I'D almost venture another fight,
There's so much Joy in returning
Watching out for the hallowed shore,
All other attractions scornin';
o, Ireland! don't you hear me shout?
bid you "The top o. the mornin'."
Ho, no! upon cleana's shelving strand
The surges are gladly beating;
And Kerry is pushing her headlands out
To give us the kindly greeting.
On to the shores the sea-birds fly,
On pinions that know no dropping,
And out from the cliffs with welcome
charged,
A million waves come trooping.
%, kindly, generous Irish land,
So leal and fair and loving,
No wonder the wandering Celt should
think
And dream OF you in his rowing.
The alien home may have gems and gold,
Shadows may never have gloomed it,
But the heart will sigh for the absent land
Where the love-lights first illum' ed it.
And doesn't old Cove look charming
there,
Watching the wild waves motion,
Leaning her back up against the hills,
And the tips of her toes in the ocean,
l wonder don't hear Shandon's BELLS
oh, maybe their chiming's over,
For it's many year since began
The life of Western rover.
For thirty summers. ashore machree,
Those hills now feast my eyes on
Meier met my vision save when they rose
Over memoiy's dim horizon.
Zen so, twas grand and fair they seemed
In the landscape spread before me;
But dreams are dreams, and my eye.
would ope
/. To see Texas sky still DER me.
oh, oft upon the Texan plains,
When the day and the chase were over
My thoughts would fly DER the weary
wave
And around this coast line hover!
And the prayer would rise that som,
future day,
All danger and doubling. scornin'.
I might help to win for my native land
The light of young Liberty's mornin'.
Now fuller and truer the shore-lin,
shows
Was ever scene so splendid
feel the breath of the Munster breeze
Thank God that my exile's ended
Old scenes, old songs, old friends again,
The vale and the cot was born in!
o, Ireland up from my heart Of hearts
] bid you 1.-THE top O. the mornin'."
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-28
EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE.

The minstrel performance given by st.
Johns School Union Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings were an unqualified
success, and many have expressed a
hope that the young men will soon re-
peat them. The audiences were delighted
with the work of the entire company,
and where all done so we'll it would be
wong to make individual mention.
The end men-Jacob Ulmer, Jacob Graft,
VI. F. Hill and E. B. Mann-kept the
audience constantly laughing, all of
their jokes and witticisms being new and
up-to-date.
During the first part comic and senti-
mental songs were excellently rendered
by the end men and L. ]. Veeneman,
Andrew Johns and L. d. Bax. The song
and dance of Jacob and Florence Ulmer
was pleasing feature of the entertain
ment, as were the sketches and songs by
Messrs. Reichert and Speaker, while
Jacob Crafts stump speech convulsed
the audience with laughter.
"Bummelmeier's Hotel" proved a
much more enjoyable farce than had
been anticipated. In this Joe Hill dis
tinguished himself as Officer McBranni-
gan. The other parts were taken care OF
by Messrs. B. Speaker, H. Schaefer,
]. L. Ulmer. A. Johns H. ]. veeneman.
The vocal selections of Henry Schaefer
were also well received. Repeat, boys.
Two fools and two handkerchiefs are
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-28
NIGHT.OwL CLUB EUcHRE.

The Night-owl Euchre Club has COM
pleted Arrangements for its coming
euchre, which will be given at the Hall
of Mackin Council on Wednesday even
ing, February 8. Those who attend are
assured of thoroughly enjoyable time.
The proceeds will be used for the pur-
pose of making additional improvements
to St. Georges church.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-28
sided oV Yom Cody, OF ty

& Alderman Brewing company,k tS The
proved the right man inthe right pn.ee.
While the refreshments were being
partaken Of the orchestra rendered several
popular selections, and when the inner
man had been satisfied and all provided
with smoke the fun began. President
Clancy appointed Tom keenan, master of
ceremonies, and the hit of the entire
evening was made when the latter called
forth Pat O'Connor, connected with the
Allison bicycle house, who is undoubted-
ly the most skilled player on the concer-
tina in this part of the country. His
first selections were 1.-The Wind Which
Shook the Barley and the Blackberry
Blossom" which had the effect of in
sitting new life into many of the older
men, and when followed by the Con
uaught Mans Rambles" there was not a
still foot in the hall. During the en-
suing hours Mr.. O'Connor played a
number of inspiring Irish selections,
among them "Tatter Jack Walsh, Z"
"Pigeon on the Gate" MRS. McCloud's
Reel" and "Rocky Road to Dublin, Z"
which had the effect of bringing out on
the floor many who had not "shook a
foot" for years. Michael Collins, Peter
Quinn, Tom Noone and Peter Crane
danced an old-fashioned break down that
was a revelation to the younger set and
would be hard to equal.
Chairman keenan, then requested the
audience to repair to the meeting hall,
where other exercises were to follow.
He first introduced James Rogers, one of
the original promoters of the order in
jefferson county twenty-five years ago,
who spoke in complimentary terms of
Division l and the good work it had
done, as did also John Barrett, another
pioneer of the order.
James Concannon convulsed the audi
ence with one of his comic Irish songs,
and was compelled to respond to an en-
core. Scally's orchestra followed with a
finely rendered musical selection, and
responded to the encore with a cornet
solo that was well received.
President William Riley, of Division l,
of Jacksonville, was introduced and
made an interesting talk, telling of what
his division had accomplished and claim
ing for it the banner of the Falls Cities.
He concluded by extending an invitation
to all Louisville Hibernians to visit their
Jacksonville brethren and attend the
lecture to be given under their auspices
on St. Patrick's day.
State Secretary James Coleman made a
few impromptu remarks, eulogiziug the
old war horses of the order, and told
how they had not only taken care of the
sick and relieved those in distress, blu,
also buried the dead.
Mr.. O'Connor's rendition OF ANY
Mans Wife But Your Own" created q
furore, and in an instant nearly every
man in the audience had joined in the
dance that was started by Mike Collin:
and Peter Quinn. John Kennedy, Of
Jacksonville, performed two pieces or
the new piano, which created favor
able impression of the ability of the
player and the excellence of the instru
ment.
Hon. John Ryan was next introduced
to the assemblage, and made wha
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-28

I'LL - hAo0~
to improve the condition of the toilers.
Others advance the argument that seces-
sion is to be deplored under any circum-
stances, and is in violation of the policy
being carried out by the American Fed
Grafton of Labor and Endorsed by the
national and international trades unions.
From the foregoing it is apparent that
the rumored disruption has no founda-
ton. The labor unions will determine
their future action only at their regular
meetings, where calm judgment will
prevail.
The following were the officers elected
for the ensuing year:
President-James McGill.
Vice President-J. w. Stephens.
Recording Secretary-Thomas Hen
messy.
Financial Secretary-Charles Peetz.
Corresponding Secretery-George De-
Souchet.
Treasurer-W. A. Pool.
Sergeant-at-Arms-Nelson Green.
Board of Walter M. Young,
Chairman; Charles Henthorn, Harry
Sheldon, John Fuchs and S. K. Adams.
The body displayed its wisdom in the
selection of its Chairman of the Board
of Directors, which position is next to
that of President in importance. Walter
NJ. Young repre- ents the Typographical
Union, is man of good judgment, well
posted on labor matters, fully equipped
to handle any of the problems that may
come before the board, and will prove a
reliable and fair-minded official. He is
also Chairman of the Printing Commit
tee, which augurs we'll for the typos.
In the appointment of the committees
the printers were also recognized, Mr..
James Martin, employed on the Courier
Journal, being placed on both the Leg
islative and Grievance Committees.
When it comes to the framing of laws
and pushing them to adoption he will
prove to be one of the ablest men ever
on that important committee.
President McGill also recognized all
sides, and rendered important places to
Mr.. Christen and his most prominent
supporters.
There were those who would like tc
have seen George Roser, of the plumbers
elected Secretary, but he had just de-
clined the Office OF President of his own
union, which he has filled for number
of years, and therefore did not feel like
accepting one in the central body.
From what can be gathered there IL
not the bitter feeling existing that some
would have the public believe, many
saying the rumors of disaffection are
being circulated for the avowed purpos,
of injuring the movement rather thar
through spirit of friendship.
During the past few months the work
men of Ireland have taken great interes
in the politics of that country, and the
results of the first elections under the
new Irish local government act are note
worthy for the success Of the Labor party
especially in the larger cities. of sixt,
representatives in Dublin fifteen of thu
candidates of the Labor party wer'
elected. In Limerick twenty-four Of TIL
forty representatives elected belong L
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-28

William O'Hearn, Frank McGrath, d. J.
Murphy, Frank Dugan, T.. J. O'Brien,
Val Lester, Edmund Guilford and many
others.
Park Commissioner Gottlieb Layer was
untiring in his endeavors to provide for
the entertainment of the guests, and won
the good opinion and friendship of every
one.
AT midnight bounteous supper was
served in the lower hall.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-28

was oAoO CACNbCA W tAAC AAd JOldAt1 vi bhC
city. There were also several Labor vic
toriee in Cork and other cities through
out the country. The workingmen are
we'll organized, and their Trades Cum
ellis, especially that of Dublin, WELD
powerful influence.
Commenting upon the clause the
laws to govern Alaska which makes it
criminal offense to induce, threaten or
intimidate workingmen into a strike,
Representative Cochran, of Missouri,
said: ''Sir. this statute. as construed by
judges such as those who invented gov
eminent by injunction, would brand as a
crime the angry protest and righteous
resistance of such programme and rem
der comparatively easy the substitution
of human vermin for the brave fellows
who, having braved the elements and
risked their lives IN the development of
Alaska, have the tight to expect fair
wages" The clause was stricken out of
the bill.
After ten years of separation the Gen.
trail Labcrt Union and the Central Labor
Federation of New York, the two repre-
senting membership of 100000 work.
ingmen, were amalEamated on January
10. The new organization is to be known
as the Central Federated Union of New
York.
The Ohio Falls Car Works are very
busy. They have been awarded the con-
tract to build 1000 cars for the Denver &
Rio Grande, which will give large force
of men steady employment for some time
to come.
Among the salesYomen of New York
Mrs. Richard Crocker enjoys the reputa-
ton of being the kirtlest and most con-
siderate shopper in the city.
There are said I'd be fewer suicides
among miners thar among any other
class of workmen.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-28

plauded.
Shortly before the arrival of the hour
for adjournment Edward Dalton and the
Literary Committee retired and prepared
for the social session, which was lively
one. There was no prearranged pro-
gramme, and after partaking OF the
refreshments sent from Poenix Hill the
members arranged themselves around the
hall to listen to songs and stories and
enjoy smoke.
Jerry Hallahan and William Ansbro
were the masters of ceremonies, and first
introduced Mike Hoerty, who sang a
comic Irish song in imitable style. Sec
rotary Tom Kelly related a couple of
amusing tales, after which William Muir
ply sang song of the days of '9s that
created decided impression. After re-
peated calls from every one present and
the assurance that it would not be pub
lished, President John Murphy responded
and entertained the members in man
ner that surprised and delighted the en-
tire audience, and was loudly applauded.
Among the most amusing features of
the evening were the two glove contests,
one by two members who had had previ-
Gus experience, and the other by two
who had never before donued the mitts.
The well-waxed floor was hard to stand
on, and as result the latter two were
constantly going down, their efforts to
get in good blow causing great laughter.
James Kenealey sang a song that
aroused great enthusiasm, and after sew
eral good stories had been told the men,
bers adjourned, all voting they had the
good time predicted in former issue of
the Kentucky Irish American.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-28
The Hibernian Book Recon
Was a Very Great
Social Success.
Novel Contest Now on BetJ
Members of the Frank
fort Division.
INCREASE OF MEMBERS ExPEt
Especial Letter to the Kentucky
American.

Especial Letter to the Kentucky
American.
FRANKFORT, KY, Jan. 27.-The I
reception given by Division Nd
Ancient Order of Hibernians, last
nesday night was grand success,
ly and otherwise. Over seventy
handsomely bound volumes were
ceived, and these added to the
already possessed by the division
make quite a nice library. New voluI
both historical and otherwise, late M
zines and newspapers of the day,
weekly be added to it, and in a yead
so Divisian No. l will have a lib1
second to none in the city. The Lite
Committee, Messrs. Mcnamara,
and {. B. Downey, will endeaVi
build it up as rapidly as possible an
have the assistance and co-operat
every member of the Ancient Or.
Hibernians. The division desir,
thank its many friends for the Ii
donation of books received at the
reception.
Mr.. Michael Crowley, a formed I
known resident of this city, died in !
ington last week.
Quite large number of gentleme
tended the smoker given by Divisi5
Wednesday night last at their h
Choice Havanas and pipes were indul
in, and cards served TO amuse them u
IL O'Clock, when all repaired homewt
Miss Katherine Kelluer, of Louisyi
Is the guest of Miss Lizzie Weitzel.
The euchre to be given at the Anci
Order of Hibernians' hall Wednes
night, February l, promies to be a
lightful event Music has .haear enga
Il
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-28
IRIsH.AMERIcAN SOCIETY.

The next meeting of the Irish-Amer-
lean Society will be held in Hibernian
Hall Thursday evening. There will be
a large number of applications for mem
bership, and several important matters
will come before the body for considera,.
ton.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-28
President Hennessy Now Leads
in the Race for the
Prize Badge.
Three New Members Were Ini-
tiated and Nine Appli-
cations Received.
THE SOCIAL SESSION WAS A SUCCESS

There was a large attendance at the
meeting of Division of the Ancient
Order of Hibernians Wednesday evening,
many being present because of the an
nouncement in these columns that the
division was to hold another of its social
sessions and the knowledge of the fact
it would likely be the last event of the
kind until after the Lenten season.
President John Hennessy was in the
chair. After reports of committees had
been received and acted upon Pat Man
gan, John Toomey, Edward Devine, M.
Wolfe and Pat O'Shaughnessy were init
lated as members of the division. Nine
applications were presented by President
Hennessy, which were referred to the
Membership Committee for investigation.
1t will not take long to double the men,
ship if this boom is continued. The
division has offered an elegant prize
badge to the one bringing in the most
members, and the President has an APP
parently safe lead. The announcement
of his good work was received with great
enthusiasm.
Messrs. Joseph Lynch, William Ansbro
and John Hellon were elected to repre-
sent the division on the Hall Board. for
the ensuing year, the two former being
reelected.
County President John Murphy was
introduced to the members by President
Hennessy, and made a talk lasting half
an hour, in which he dwelt on the growth
of the order throughout.the country and
particularly in Louisville. He also COM
plimented Division 4 on the good work
it was doing and cautioned the members
as to the folly of being careless IN the
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-28

Two fools and two handkerchiefs are
the only ingredients necessary to COM
pound silly Irritation.
Kentucky Irish American. (Louisville, Ky.) 1898-1968, 1899-01-28
MORNING ON THE IRISH COAST.

The incident which prompted the writ
ing of the following poem was, it is said,
related to the author by friend on his
return to America from visit to Ireland.
On the voyage over the American gentle
man made the acquaintance of an old
Irishman, who, in his frank and candid
way, told him that he had been thirty
years in the States, and that he was then
going home to spend the evening of his
lite amid the scenes Of his boyhood. The
old mans deep anxiety to see Ireland
once more made the author's friend take
a special interest in him. The night be-
fore the boat reached the Irish shore
they both remained on deck, and as the
dawn broke they were rewarded for their
weary gigil y hsholding the dim outlines
The Republican journal., 1899-04-06
- NEWS OF BELFAST.

d L. i,b,aon Of the Boston Art Cluo
ii for ta7 ....r week, and it was given a
s''' Zone. have received number OF
oirf .e, which are meeting with
i i.p4 they sold three, one of
t'f s.u4rd EIiugwood, foreman
Foster, stuck a screw
.I. p4lm of his left hand
+.s.ang a severe wound.
.,t.man.siouers met last Fri
lt' .,. ar fire necessary temporary
lr ,.af tuHdjngs Their regular
'sit' 3uu Tuesday, April llth.
w., 1-.ferp.an has received from a
.i ..ea. small quantity of new va
rs.' ..,Ias. sad lulless barley, known
lf' 7{- viii sow it as an expert
In liars -sss'a
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pra8es hangs in the Baptist
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The Republican journal., 1899-04-06
BELFAST SAVINGS BANK,

The ANNUA MEETING of the corporators Of
the above bank will be held at their banking
room on Wednesday, April 10, 1899. at 4
o'clock p. NJ, for the election of trustees and to
transact such other business may legally come
before said meeting.
JOHN H. QUIMBY, Clerk
Belfast, April 3, 1s99-2wl4