Tho resolutions continued that tho cigar-makers
hollered that thero was a plan to
judges, bosses and so-called laborers into
a conspiracy to destroy an opon and powerful
union. Further, as thoro had beon great
difficulties between the two cigarmakors' un
ions, by which tho interests of the bosses
wore furthered, the Progressivo union condemned
tho action of District Assembly No.
49, and plodged itself to keep up its organization
whatever tho consenuoncos might bo.
and tho members resolved that it was their
duty as a matter of honor to take up a position
against tho despots of District Assembly
No. 49, and pledged themselves to oppose the
demands of tho Knights of Labor to give up
to them the books of their union, which
would curtail their liborty.
Tho resolutions woro adopted by an overwhelming
niajoiity.
It was rumored that thooutcomo of this
quarrel would bo that tho Progressive cigar-makers
would bocomo reconciled with tho Internationals,
and would join them as n
branch union. They will hold another muss
mooting this evening to dispose of somo other
important business.
Churned! "With Embezzlement.
Philadem'HIa, July 2S. A warrant for
the arrest of William P. Piorson, tho cashier
and chief bookkeeper of tho American Baptist
Publication society, of this city, has een
issued by Muglstrato Lonnon. Tho warrant
Is based on an ailldavit worn to by Bon j
Grifllths, secretary of tho society, chnrg
ing Piorson with having embezzled nearl
$150,000 of tho funds of tho society. Pfersoi)
is lying at his residonco iu West Philadelphia
suffering from a broken leg, and is under t li
surveillance of u detectivo connected wltl.
tho mayor's oillce, nnd will bo taken Inti
custody as soon as ho is able to bo moved.
A Mall Pouch ICobbed.
