The Indianapolis journal., 1892-01-13
E0NORED BIZ RAlLROADERS.
Senator Theodore L. Shockney, of Union City,
rendered Surprise Banquet.

Senator Theodore l.. Shockney. of Union
City, was In the city on business, but the
opportunity was seized by his friends
among the organized railroad men to give
him surprise. In some manner the rail-
readers had learned beforehand of the time
of his visit and had arranged to hold a
BANQUET in his honor at the Occidental
Hotel Senator Loveland. of Peru. and
Senator Haggard, of Lafayette. were also
discovered registered at the Bates. and
were invited to be present to help enter
tain the guest of honor. The invitation
was not without credit to themselves for
the compliment to Senator Shockney was
in recognition of his devotion TO the inter
est of organized labor In the last Legis-
lature. a devotion also shown by Senators
rOau men express themselves very appre-
clative.
L. w. Martin, editor of the National
FederationIst presided as toast-master.
and called the fifty guests to order with a
few words of welcome. He then called on
Senator Sbockney for remarks. Thelstter.
who had scarcely recovered from bis sur
Tor k'' few S'' minutes. k Eks expressed
his pleasure in meeting about the festal
board with n body of sincere vigorous and
intelligent men. in whose company one
could mingle with feeling of brotherhood.
He said the compliment thus paid him was
beyond his deserts, but merited the SINGER
est expression of his gratitude. What he
had done, or had tried to do, as q
member of the General Assembly, had
been done out of conviction born
of his experience and observations In the
practice of the law. that the organized work
ingmen had not had q just showing in leg
lation, he said. but be could not help re-
membering that class. Legislation was
first known at the behest Of
corporations. He had. therefore. striven
rectify the absolute injustice which he
saw the workingmen of the State were en-
during His remarks closed with a prophecy
that the foundstions being LAID by
laborers would rebound to make
the struggle of life easier for
their children. They themselves had seen
and enjoyed great improvement of condi-
tions in the last ten years: 1t is easy. he
said, to believe tho coming decade will
witness still greater advancements.
Senator Loveland was then called out
In response TO the welcome. and after
q few general remarks. said there are two
classes Of men in the world. as we'll as In
labor organizations. from which danger
may be expected One il the extremists.
whose zeal overcomes their judgment; the
other is the trucking, characte1less
creature, whose first motive Is selfish IN
purpose and extent.
Senator Haggard was called on, but de-
cllned to attempt an extended speech.
Mr. Martin invited the guests about the
banquet-board to fall to, at this opportu-
nifty, and that further speeches would fol.
low when the inner man was satisfied. A
fuil-course lunch was then partaken OF
during a running fire of conversation. IN
which there was an unanimous sentiment
OF Endorsement of the brotherhood street
car strike.
Toasts were next responded to as follows
brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
By William bly,. secretary OF this body
The Legislative Board" by Frank Il,
Allen. member of the board; "Order ol
Railway Conductors" by Henry NJ. Mount
'Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen,'
by Jerry Kelly. both the latter gentlemer
being secretary OF their respective orders
brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen.n 10y
Henry Zink; Till We Meet Again, Who
Shall Say Where and When it Shall Bef
by c. w. Martin.
A great many pointed references having
tion held for Senator Shockney's service.
In behalf of the railroad men, il was impo5
Sible for him to escape second ackDowl
edgement of his pleasure that he had
won their regard. From every branch
bad the been rfn b1oadS serv,eS syen some hint
might confidently count upon their sup
port in any future political ambitions he
might have. even for executive honors
Senator Sh0ckney disclaimed hoping fol
any such reward. What he had done. be
said, was done without knowledge of the
existence of the organizations represented
among his listeners. II will never de-
mand." he said. ANY further rcompense
for my efforts than your good will"
The party then left tho board, and after
lobby of the hotel, separated. Senator
ShOckney will return home this morninp