The wageworker. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1904-????, 1907-12-06
CONVENTION SNAP SHOTS.
How Labor Leaders impressed the
Noted Preacher-Machinist.

How Labor Leaders Impressed the
Noted Preacher-Machinist.
SAMUEL GOMPERS Short in
stature, giant intellectually The
massive head of shcolar, the broad
shoulders of workman, the strong
jaw of a captain of industry. eau
tious but Courageous, slow and delibA
crate in speech, carefully weighing
every word. Renders his decisions in
epigrams. Kindly, benevolent, lover
of humanity
ANDRED Sailor, la
Dor legislature expert, with the speech
OF Norseman, the appearance of a
human eagle, the uncompromising foe
of OPPRESSION in every FORM
VICTOR BERGER-Socialist leader,
editor, advocate Of far-reaching reso-
lutions, solitary annual objector. Looks
like German school-master, believes
in the unstinted use of literature, and
has unbounded faith in the ultimate
success of Socialism
FRANK MORRISON.-Master of
convention details. Quiet, confident,
sometimes bushes like a schoolgirl
Might pass for a preacher or a poll
tician
MAX MORRIS.-Promoter of labor
exhibits, champion of the clerk k.class.
Genial. generous, energetic, and an
inveterate boomer of Denver as a con-
vention city
JAMES O'CONNELL.-Alway on
the JOB. Serious-minded, thoughtful,
| judicial An alert presiding officer,
a clear-speaking debator, incisive.
forceful, convincing.
! JAMES DUNCAN.-Never far from
the people. Easy to imagine the gran
lite cutters apron tied about his gem
erous waist. The twinkle in his eye
| suggests a store of humor. Has a
fondness for replying to the gentle
man with the Milwaukee dialect"
with burr that betrays the land of
his BIRTH
JERE SULI4IVAN.-Up-to- slang
expert Wore more diamonds than
any other delegate to the convention
gifts from his appreciative national
organization. Insists upon having
chaplain in every local of the Bar
tenders League. Formulated tho
opening and closing prayer used in
their regular meetings.
/ JOHN E. LENNON.-Watchdog ~
the Federation treasury. Has voice
that penetrates to every corner of
convention hall. Frequently supplies
pulpits in the interest of labor
Knows every labor question so well
because he knows some other things
equally well.
WILLIAM E. MEEWAN.-Carrie
with him the freshness of the lake
breezes OF Duluth. Maker Of the La
Dor World of that city Secretary
Treasurer OF the Minnesota State Fed
Grafton. If given half show-he'H II
take it, anyway-will make his mark
in the world of labor.
| DENNIS HAYES. - Gentleman -
with all that the term implies. Sensi-
tive of others feelings, gracious, cul-
tured in manner, refined in speech.
The glass furnace-or something else
has burned out whatever of bitter
ness or malice that may have been
his. May his kind increase in the
labor movement-we need them.
FRANK DUFFEY.-Bluff, but not a
buffer. Leader of delegation of
veritable giants from the Carpenters
l,Brotherhood-next to the miners, the
biggest of them all. Chairman of the
Committee on the Van Cleave' mat
ter-whcse report will make history
S. l.. LANDERS-With Canadian
heart and an American spirit, making
the Garment Workers cause his own,
exploiting their label, educating the
public as well as the solitary garment
worker through one of the best labor
) papers printed.-Rev Chas Stetzle.