Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1899-04-06

The strike of employees of the
Wheeling & Elm Grove electrical rail-
way was terminated at two o'clock yes
terday afternoon, when the men were
notified of the acceptance of their
terms An hour later the men return
ed to work. After that time the cars
were running as usual.
The arbitration committee of the
Trades Assembly expected to receive a
communication from officials OF the
road at midnight Tuesday, but went
home with the understanding that the
w. & E. G. management would give a
final answer yesterday. During the
morning the men were in and about
Trades Assembly hall, and several con-
ferences were held. Daniel l.. Dill
worth, of Detroit, chairman of the Ma
tional Executive Board, arrived yes
terday, and took an active part in the
deliberations of the men.
The arbitration committee was asked
to call at the Office of the w. & E. G..
company at two o'clock to get the final
answer of the management. President
Tighe and Messrs. Duffy and Gillies, OF
the arbitration committee, and Mr.. Dill
worth, represented the men. Manager
Wright told the committee that he had
a surprise for them, and after a short
talk, notified them that the company
accepted the final proposition of the
men, This means that employees will
receive 20 cents an hour, the work day
to consist of nine hours. This is to be
in force until April LIST, 1900.
The members of the committee
thanked Manager Wright and the com
pany he represented, and withdrew.
The men were in the assembly hall
awaiting the return of the committee,
and read favorable news in the happy
countenances of the members The
men were called to order, and Chair
man Duffy, of the arbitration commit
tee, made the announcement that the
strike had been settled, and that the
men had gained every point which
they asked for originally. All the old
men were to be taken back, and the
management requested the men to be
ready for work at three o'clock.
1t was then 2:30 O'Clock. Before adjourn
ing Mr. Duffy gave few words OF advice
to the men. He cautioned them not to
attempt to dictate to the management
who should or should not be employed.
1t was sufficient if theremployes all joined
the union. He asked them TO demonstrate
to the w. & E. G. company that there is
another principle of unionism les des the
maintenance of fair wages-the highest
efficiency in the service of their en-
ployes
President Tighe also addressed the men
briefly He congratulated them upon the
termination of the strike ana declared
that he shared with them IN their JOY
over the result. 1t was an object lesson
in organization. He told the men that
he had never known strike to be con-
Quoted in more digniied manner and
with less i'll feeling between management
and men, He congratulated them for
this fact. He took some of the credit for
the Trades Assembly also. In concluding,
he warned the men to always have proper
consideration for the interests of the
company. and said it remained with the
men to show that their organization is
best for the mutual advantage of COM
pany and employees.
Both speakers were heartily applauded,
and vote of thanks was extended to the
Arbitration Committee for its efforts. The
effect of the settlement of the w. & E. 6.
strike upon the employees of the Wheeling
road is to inspire them with confidence.
They believe that they will share in the
advance in wages. and many profess to
think it will be accomplished without the
necessity for a str ka
Chairman Duffy, of the Trades AS