The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1905-09-15

wsnt Neither TrrndeH nor his party
vCgchs7fed any renlv. and the vote on
adiCrrnme-t was taken in silence. II
was lost seven to six. Then Croyden
moved the previous question. Maddox
WHISPERED to Spsulding. who sat be-
side him and the latter addressed the
meeting
What was the real meaning Of this
moticn9 he asked anerily. Were the
gentlemen who favored it blind to
he fact that it involved the honor of
every manufacturer whose plant
formed part of the Ccnfederated COM
uany9 Surely no one present sup
posed for a moment. that men who
had pensioners on their lists would
assent to any action which would throw
helpless cripples upon the world, and
rob them Of money which was theirs
by a higher right than law. simply TO
fatten the stockholders. What were
hey going 10 do about it? Was that
Mr. Crovden's question? He would
answer by asking another. Did the
gentlemen of the majority desire to
force the resignation of their oppo-
aerts? Mr. CrOyden's smile seemed to
say they did. Then they might as well
withdraw their motion. for it would
fail of its purpose. The men for whom
he spoke were neither knaves nor
FOOLS. He was well aware Of the Ian
guage he was using, and was response
BILE for every word he uttered.
Spauldng paused, and regarded each
man facing him, to make his defiance
IS individual as possible.
when members of this board" he
continued, raising his voice, under
take 10 cram such measures down the
throats of honest men, it is high time
hey recognize with whom they are
dealing! If war is to be declared, l,
FOR one accept the issue, and III wage
it if it takes every dollar l have and
breaks the company into the bargain!"
Spaulding's fist struck the table as
he finished speaking, and Mr.. Trundell
laughed aloud.
Bow, WOW, WOW! Question:" he
exclaimed.
II move We adjourn" interrupted
Maddox. Rogers seconded the motion,
and it was again lost, seven to six.
4 move the previous question, was
Trurdel's only comment.
Keunard noted the logged tone of
the speakers voice, and glanced anx-
lously down the table Mr. Spaulding
was whispering to Benson and Ken
uard put his question slowly.
HAS every one who desires to do
80 spoken on this subject?" ne asked.
Mr. Rogers would like to speak a
teW more words, and did speak them,
tenethenlng out his discourse to half |
an hour Then came another motion
TO adjourn. and another defeat
question:" repeated Mr., TTundell, |
mpatienNv.
The room had grown dark by this |
time and Maddox, as he rose to turn |
IN the light, nudged Benson. Mr.. Ben.
son commenced by explaining that he !
was NO great orator but as director he |
desired to debate the matter further, !
and debate it he did with infinite de. |
liberation many repeutions, and one
liked idea The meeting sighed its re.
ief as the speaker closed, but he was
barely seated before Maddox began ar. /
suing again with renewed vigor, This
vas TOO much for TrundelI who in,
terrupted angrily.
How long are you going to keep mp
his fool business, Kennard?"
"What fool business, Mr.. Trundell?"
"You Know! Trying to talk this mo-
ton 20 death"
'Do l understand you desire Ill a.
"No. Sir. You understand nothing of
he sort, l demand the previous cues
toni"
And will not put it until every
gentleman who desires to speak has
hal a full hearing"
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