Cincinnati, Dec. 16. - Pursuant to a cal...

Cincinnati, Dec. 16. - Pursuant to a cali issued by J. E. Defebaugh, publisher of The Timberman, and W. B. Judson, publisher of The Lumberman, 150 delegates, representing twenty-seven states, assembled here when the national convention of lumber interests was called to order. Previoua to perfecting a temporary organization Messrs. Judson and Defebaugh made elabórate addresses, explaining the purpose of the convention, the requests for cali and the present condition of the lumber business. Both had prepared elabórate statements with statistics on the lumber trade. They appealed to the delegates from the southern states, which section was largely represented. AVhile the present purpose is to secure a tariff on lumber, yet a permanent organization is being perfected for the general interests of lumbermen in the future. The committee on permanent organization reported as follows: President, C. W. Goodyear, Buffalo: vice presidents, H. Clay Funis, Maryland, and E. F. Sklnner, Florida; secretary, C. W. i, Illinois. Coininissioner Veazey Kcsifjns. Washington, Dec. 15.- Mr. Whelock G. Veazey of Vermont has sent hls resignation to the president as a member of the interstate commerce commission. Mr. Veazey's resignation is due to illhcalth resulting from a heat stroke. The president Monday sent to the senate the following nornination: Charles A. Prouty of Vermont, to be an interstate commerce commissioner, vice Whelock G, . resigned. Amerloan FederatSon of Inbor. Cincinnati, Dec. 15. - Delegates to the American Federation of Labor convention were called to order in Odd Fcllows' hall by President Gompers Monday morning, and welcomed by Mayor Caldwell. Some lively contests for seats are looked for, as W. C. Pomeroy and O. E. Woodbury. both of Chicago, have locked horns. Opposition to Gompers is found to lack organization, and is not expected to be effective.