The Wahpeton times. [volume] (Wahpeton, Richland County, Dakota [N.D.]) 1879-1919, 1909-10-28

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He claimed the Camembsrt cheese
had been 1000 many for i'm" Mr..
Rollison repudiated the invitation
with infinite scorn, and. carefully clos
ing the carriage door on his careworn
friend. mounted to the box with the
driver. During the drive he acquired
much interesting information. He
learned that the drivers name was
James Billings. better known to his
intimates as Badly Billings. for obvi.
GUS reasons. He learned further that
the nigh boss had spawn, and that
there wasn't no ;narey in ownin' your
own outfit TO more. nohow. Also,
that the Cab Drivers union was hold.
ing an informal beer and smoker"
that evening to talk over matters Of
Importance. and that he. Badly. was
unable to be present, as 1t was his
night on, and his employers were oh.
durate. Robson automatically se.
cured invitations for Brownlee and
himself to attend the beer and smoker,
promptly retained Mr.. Billings and
his carriage by the hour until further
orders, and urged precipitancy in
reaching the hall. for fear the beer
might otherwise be all gone.
Charles CT ester was difficult to
arouse. His first Ineligible noise in
response to shakings and prcdSsngs
was: "Whassamarrer?" Bat when
thoroughly awakened he was az q
giant refreshed. Immediately after
their introduction to the members Of
the union, he proceeded to mako him
self useful. The skill with which he
drew a solid" glass of beer for him.
self and a "Coxey Island" for Rollison,
from one Of the three kegs convenient
In corner Of the room, filled the cab
drivers with admiration. Baldy's
guests were first made welcome for
his sake. but soon were doubly vel.
come for their own. Within 30 min.
utes after their appearance the hall
resounded with 'ayes" as they were
unanim ously elected to honorary mem.
bership in the union. Shortly after
this Charles Cheste: was in his shirt
sleeves, a towel yinned about his
waist, and had assumed charge of the
liquid refreshments.
Rollison entered feelingly into the
questions under discussion, and earn.
estly advocated a stand for fewer
hours and more pay. He said:
CAS- consist'nt, frequ'nt, an remoo
-moo-remooner'tive patr'n We the
members T this organ-organ 'zashun,
I insist on more hours m fewer pay"
Charles Chester handed him q fresh
beer. patted him encouragingly on the
shoulder, and said with admiration:
'Keepitup, OIL man. Tha' g a swell
speech you re MAXIM"
While Badly Billings was discussing
the passing Of the independent cab
driver and his absorption by the
larger establishments, Richard Ran.
dali Rollison sat alternately wrapped
In thought and busy with a lead pen.
ell. At the conclusion of Mr.. Billings
he took the floor and begged
leave to present a resolution, which
he had fearfully and wonderfully writ.
ten on wedding invitation.
"Misser Presiden' an genl'men, in
view OF the fac that fun'rals form
vast source income to our members, I
desire to present followin' resol-reso.
lushun m move 'ts doption.
Resolved, That we view with larm
increasin' ten'ncy to Establish down.
town crem'tories as bein' inim-inimi.
cal to bes' int'rests this organ organ