The Labor enquirer., 1882-12-23

EOO O11 lIsllNA cAA law bOp' NAAS NA~Nee
shall speak for truth and right, if all thu
rest are dumb . /
Look here, Gettyw called a rough
familiar voice over the half door Of the
shoeshop, 81 want to say word in youl
ear" ".-
"a dozen, if you please, neighbol
Jones. Say on
you've made a stir in the camp, and
are likely to have hornet'snest about
your ears" (
Indeed What's the natter"
"Oh, you know we'll enough. What on
earth possessed you last night? Every
one is vexed at your opposition to Mr.
GaskilI. You know how much he is re-
lied upon. In fact, the church can't
stand without him."
"Then the church had better 60
down" said Getty. "Anything so weak
in the knees lsn worth saving"
"You're hard-hearted, self-willed fel-
low" said neighbor Jones, rather sharply;
"and presumptuous into the bargain.
Why, on earth, can't you keep quiet, and
let the, congregation 60 with Mr. Gaskill,
if they wish to-"
even if they 60 to ruin! That sort
Of thing may suit time-serverS like you,
friend Jones but Tom Getty always
asks, Is it right The little shoemaker
spoke out strongly, with reproof in his
voice. Neighbor Jones was offended at
his free speech, and flung himself off in a
huff.
Getty felt a little sober. He went on
with his work but the singing birds in
his throat were silent. Matters were
growing serious. The question at issue
between him and Mr.. GaskiIl had par
ticular reference to the Sabbath school,
in which Getty was a teacher. Mr..
Gaskill, who was not at all familiar with
its operations, had proposed an entirely
new organization under a new superin-
tendent: while Getty. from his more in
innate acquaintance with the school, and
deep interest in its welfare, saw that, if
GaskiII'o plans were carried out, half Of
it's usefulness would be lost
Before night more than a dozen Of
Gettv'S customers, members Of the
church, had sent for their bills; and
from at least half dozen other members
ne had received warning or advice.
"The people are getting tired of your
opposition to everything tnat doesn't
just suit your fancy" said one.
"Nou are too presumptuous. said an
other
II only wonder that Mr. Gaskill was
so patient with you last night, letting
himself down to argue the case," re-
marked third. To all of which the
shoemaker had only one response:
(which was right??' ?'
"You mustn't mind that captious little
shoemaker said one to Mr.. GaSkill.
He's always putting in his oar when no.
body wants him to. The people are out
of patience with him for his conduct last
night. | know of two or three of our
members who have sent and paid their
bills, and who say he shall have no more
of their work. He'll be crowded out
You won't be annoyed by him much
longer, He had piece of my mind to-
day
"You've seen him ~
"Oh. yes | called at his shop on pur-
pose, and gave him a good setting down. y
"What had he to say for himself??" in
quired Mr.. GaskilI.
"Oh, what he always says when cor
nered.'
"What ?''
Am right?' He throws upon you
the burden of proving him wrong; and
if you can't do that, you might as we'll
try to move the Rocky mountains as to
influence him. | never saw such set
mortal as he is
"IIumphw Mr.. Gaskill made no other
reply; but pressed his lips, drew down
his brow and looked as his visitor
thought, quite angry and annoyed.
He'll be at the meeting tonight, sure,
but some of us have made up our minds
to put him down squarely.'
THAT is" said Mr.. Gaskill, ''to show
by fair ar gument that he Is wrong. [
don't see how else he is to be put down.
eve can vote him down." said the
other