United labor bulletin., 1910-08-18

Worker from Denver, and thus created
great confusion in the ranks of the franz
ers of the slate. The wise" ones on
the stage fell over each other in an ef-
fort to give the high sign" to Delegate
Quinn of Grand Junction to proceed with
the nomination of Chandler. Before
Quinn had gone far it was evident from
the enthusiasm. that Mr.. Quinnn's nom
mating speech created that Mr.. Chandler
would be formidable candidate, and
by the time he took his seat Miss Sim
mons was giving the high sign to the
chair that she wished the floor. She
was recognized and declined to be can
didate for third yice-president. and Mr.
Chandler was unanimously elected to the
office.
Miss Bessie Miller, the clever vice.
president of the Denver Trades and La
Dor Assembly, was nominated for fourth
vice-president by j. A. Conkle, although
the lady delegates had caucused and
tried to persuade Miss Miller to with
draw in favor OF Miss. Simmons, who
was nominated b. Albert Parish. Miss
Miller received so many votes that be-
fore they were through counting Miss
Simmons moved that the election OF
Miss Miller be declared unanimous, and
the convention SO declared.
For fourth vice-president, Eli M. Gross
nominated Thos Dillette of Denver, and
| O. ]. Van Brad of Fort Morgan was
nominated as his opponent. MI Van
Bradt was elected on account of the
geographical position to Fort Morgan.
Secretary William E. Hickey was nom-
mated to succeed himself by Guy Miller
in a well-appointed talk. He had no OPP
position and his election was declared
unanimous. Mr.. Hickey thanked the del
egates for the honor that had again been
bestowed upon him, and he was so well
pleased and his pleasure was so appar-
I ent that he was forced to take his seat
amid deafening applause and cheers.
But Mr.. Hickey's embarrassment was
not to be compared to that of James e.
Faulkner when he was elected dele
gate to represent the Federation at the
American Federation of Labor conven-
ton in St. Louis in November. He was
unanimously elected, all opposition hav'
ing been withdrawn.
Resolutions were ordered drawn thank
ing the Grand Junction Trades and La
bor Assembly for the entertainment
given. and also Mayor Todd, and the lib
eral city government.
| kilograms were next read from the
Colorado Springs Trades and Labor As
sembly and the Chamber of Commerce
inviting the next convention Of the State
Federation to that beautiful city. One
was read from Trinidad saying that the
Chamber of Commerce was afraid to in
vite the 1911 convention on account oi
the domination of the c. F. and l com
pany Nominations for the 1911 conven
ton city was next in order, and Dele
gate Douthwaite nominated Colorado
Springs, and he was ably seconded b,
many. Mr.. Douthwaite said-as an in
ducement-that they had 20 millionairei
in the Springs.
Trinidad was also nominated and re
telegram referred to above, but 1t hat
the opposition of the GO votes of the
miners and Colorado Springs was choser
as the 1911 convention city.
| AS entertainments. the Grand junction
boys gave smoker Monday evening IL
the auditorium. Delightful music wa:
furnished by the Grand Junction corne
hand, and Robert Clark gave an orator
on the labor question that was wonder
full. That Grafton alone was worth the
trip to the dry city on the slope.
Tuesday evening tickets were given Il
the Crystal picture show.
"Wednesday evening a grand ball wal
given in the auditorium and was largely
attended by all the visitors and was ;
commendable affair.
Tuesday the lady delegates resolved
against the arrangements committee fol
not inviting them to the Monday evening
entertainment. The resolution was re
ferred to the grievance committee and
when it was reported out with favor
able recommendation it was taken up
chewed over and then laid on the table
| Chairman, Struble taking offense ant
handing in his resignation, which was
not accepted.
| The arrangement committee then goi
busy and arranged for an automobile
ride for the ladies at O'Clock. but after
announcing the arrangements the ride
failed to materialize and was again an
nounced for Wednesday afternoon at 4
when it took place, all the lady visitors
taking advantage of 1t and enjoying a
delightful ride through the orchard
country.