Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-08-09

League, which was published IN the
Register Monday morning.
Hugo Loos addressed the Chamber
| on behalf of the committee. He detail
ed the failure of the efforts to get the
stogie manufacturers of the city to-
| gether, and deplored the fact that the
| manufacturers do not appear to realize
the value of the decision of the Federal
Court in Boston He expressed the
opinion that the number OF men in the
manufacture of Wheeling stogies, might
be multiplied by five, if proper advant-
age be taken Of the matter. He re-
ferred to the Encouragement resulting
from being forced to meet the COMPETE
ton of the sweat shops.
President Riley, of the Stogie Makers
League, gave a concise and excellent
statement of the situation. He ac-
counted for the failure of manufactur-
ers to get together by the foolish jeal-
onsy which is the outgrowth of the
rivalry among stogie makers. He as
serted that the amount of money put
in circulation in Wheeling through the
manufacture of stogies would surprise
the Chamber, if there were any means
of definitely ascertaining it. He prals-
ed the organization with which he is
connected, and showed incalculable
benefit to both employers and en-
ployes.
Mr.. Beekman gave short history Of
the methods of which the decision of
the Court protecting the Wheeling
| stogie manufacturers, was secured. He
stated that when temporary injunc-
ton was issued, he saw immediate
benefits in a tour of jobbers, in which
he found that several had returned
quantities of stogies which were fraud
ulently labeled Wheeling Stogies." He
then spoke of the very discouraging
failure to get an organized effort on
the part of local manufacturers, and
said those who had interested them
selves in the matter, felt that the desir-
ed end might be accomplished through
the Chamber of Commerce.
twenty-five years ago, according to
Mr.. Beekman, Wheeling manufactured
one-half of al the stogies made, and
now they do not make the one-halt
hundredth part. Wheeling manufac-
turers have simply built up the reputa
ton of the article, and in so doing,
have furnished the lumber for making
a club with which outside competition
beats the Wheeling manufacturers over
the head.
Mr.. Hazlett asked why it was i'm
possible to get the stogie manufacture
ers together.
Mr.. Beekman replied that it was the
same reason which was responsible for
such a light attendance at a meeting
of the Chamber of Comerce, which had
been called for the consideration of i'm
portant business-simply lack of in
terest Indifference was the principal
trouble with Wheeling business men
Indifference to their own interests.
Mr.. Riley suggested the appointment
of a committee of business men TO visit
the stOgie manufacturers, and reason
with them.
President Quarter stated that he
was utterly at a loss to understand
why business men were reluctant to
take hold of anything which was so
clearly for their own advantage.
c. H. Watkins offered the following,
which was adopted:
Whereas, The stogie manufacturers
of this city desire to organize them
selves into board for the protection
of their industry, and have applied to
this Chamber for assistance; therefore,
be it
Resolved, That the Chamber of
Commerce appoint three of it's MEM
bers to act jointly in an advisory man
ner with a committee of the stoge
manufacturers in organizing the lat
ter.
President Quarter deferred the ap-
pointment of the committee, and eX-
Ipressed the hope that a very strong
organization would result from the
agitation of the matter.
The Knights of Pythias matter was
again taken up and the following, sub
united by Jos. Handlan, was adopted:
Resolved. That the Chamber of Com
merce endorse the. action recently
taken by the various lodges of the
Knights of Pythias, for the entertain
ment of the grand lodge of that order,
and it is further
Resolved, That a committee of five
members of this body be appointed
to cooperate with the reception COM
mittee, to assist them in the proper en-
tertainment of the numerous guests ex-
pected: and the Chamber of Commerce
recommends and urges upon the var
ious manufacturers and merchants of
the city, to take an active interest in
the matter.
Before the meeting closed Mr.. Mccoy
wanted to know if anything could be
told with reference to the plans OF the
B. & o. Railway Company relative to a
new passenger depot. President Quar-
rier said he knew nothing, save that
he understood in general way that
some sort of deal is on. "and you can
read your answer in the stars"
II can answer it," said Mr.. Mendel.
"They are waiting to get control of
The Terminal" This seems to voice
the sentiment of several other gentle
ment present. One strongly advocated
a boycot on the road by heavy shippers,
stating that such a drastic measure
had been effective in Pittsburg, but
others pointed out that such course,
unless all joined in it, would simply
make the Chamber of Commerce a
laughing stock Another gentleman
advocated strongly denunciatory reso-
buttons. The discussion developed a
strong sentiment against the B. & o.
Company, but no action was taken.
Mr.. Beekmans remark about the
hamilton of Wheeling merchants, APP
peared to have struck home, and about
the time for adjournment several men,
bers commented upon it with the as
sertion that it was one of the most
forcible truths uttered in the Chamber