Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-05-02
RAILROAD SHOP EMPLOYEES

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The legitimate populace of r. R.
Shop Union 438 transacted business
at the old reliable stand Friday
afternoon" correctly speaking. With
all stations filled and the brethren
swarming the side lines in the spirit
of peppery unrest, the assembly was
pleasing to behold.
In this connection the president has
been untiringly applying for full
house, and should the attendance of
late be a fulfilled prophecy of the
future, Sir Mr.. Presidents smile will
never wear away.
The meeting was a hummer and
goes down on record as nothing else,
as all the brothers were there to get
the best, and the non-ethusiastics, if
there be any, must have surely stayed
at home, for from out the throes of
the pros and cons, the thoughtful will
vouch that there are some imbibers Of
Whistle and Peptona in the local
harbor.
In view of the fact that there was
much matter to be disposed of, Presi-
dent Reed abbreviated the regular
forms, after which candidates were
passed, followed by some real meas
ures for furtherance. There was no
rest for the wicked and there were
no weary, as debates continued from
one degree to another while local dues
were accepted and all debts author
lied for clearance.
Of particular note was the harmo-
NOUS endorsement and appropriation
for delegate President Reeds trip to
the biennial convention at Washing
ton, and the president applied his ap-
preciation with an interesting ex-
planation of the principles of his
diplomatic mission, and as the dele
gate must take departure just before
the dawn of another session of 438,
the God speeds of a successful So
journ and a pleasant return were ac-
corded him with heartfelt resolutions
Local Practices
1t has been whispered that Presi-
dent Reed was boarding up a fresh
supply of spearmint, cigars, silk socks
and also having suit cut by tailor
in consequence of his trip to the uni
verse capitol. But the secret is now
out, he was having the old cloth
cleaned. The president declares one
can't be Hooverizing without econo-
MIXING.
1t was charged that brothers Thos.
Dick, O. ]. jackson and co-workers
down on the coal-tipple daily present
ed an appearance of high and lofty
elevation, but they are forgiven with
the discovery that when the whistle
blows at eventide they are quite ready
to descend to the common level.
If reports are true after numerous
nights coaling engines in the moon
light and nolight, Bro. James Smith
has turned owl-eyed. But there are
others who claim that the brothers
rightful inclinations lead to place
in the sunlight.
Ye dogs and hen eggs, President
Reed has decreed that the local
brotherhood owes apologies for not
mentioning the stunning suit treas
urer Hague is flashing. The congre
cation deemed the suggestion most
timely and selected President Reed to
hand out the ammunition.
Certain members persist in their
desire to sit at the peace table. What's
the use, when we can cheaper follow
brother Winslow B. Williams in his
flights of clamorous eloquence with
out crossing the salty seas?
Those who think it likely that the
depression of the chronic kickers will
last for any great length of time are
mistaken. But If the grumblers are
spelling for further trouble, they will
find all the scraps they want at the
bin just between the shavings shed
and the roundhouse.
Boys get organized, and remember
that there is no lasting or easy road
in the game of labor, and it is going
to require unionism 1000 to eliminate
the toilers persecution.
The next session Of 438, May 9, 1919
G. B. Brown.