Newark leader. ([Newark, Ohio]) 1917-1946, 1919-01-31

c. M. Fullerton, president of the
System Federation, a fluent and elo-
euent speaker, first referred to No.
80, saying it was noted for springing
new things and was fortunate in pos
sessing such man as Jas. P. Wolfe,
known all over the system as "Smi
ling JIM" on it's roster of members.
He next spoke Of the benefits result
ing from government ownership un-
der the guidance of dear old Uncle
Sam, saying national agreements
cannot be formed and put into effect
in one day. We are advancing and
can scarcely imagine the great bene-
fit we will receive from this national
agreement. 1t will require two months
or more to get the agreement
through, so don't get impatient; all
must be well done so no mistake will
occur in any clause" The speaker
also touched upon the training of
crippled soldiers by the l. A. of M. to
fit them for work they could perform.
He condemned the formation of
state constabulary and advised eter-
nal vigilance so that nothing could be
put across except such measures as
would be productive Of good to the
cause of labor.
The remarks of all the speakers
were listened to with marked interest
by the large audience and the ap-
plause was hearty and frequent.
The session closed with a boxing
match between Arthur Nutter and
Parnell McKenna, with Romeo Kelley
and Fred Howarth in the corners.
The three fast two minute rounds
were exciting and interesting. John
Bush, our associate editor, was Of
/ fetal referee, and his descision that
the affair was a draw met the ap-
proval of all.
One of the features of the evenings
entertainment was the bass solo by
Bro. Garrity and the music rendered
by the B. & o. Glee Club under direc-
tion of Prof. Klopp. The following
songs were rendered.; "Far Away in
the South, "Let the Lower Lights be
Burning, "There's a Long, Long
Trail", whispering Hope, "Hike,
Hike, Hike to Berlin, "Tenting To-!
night, "Roll on Thou Deep and Dark
Blue Ocean, "Old Black Joe."
Tuesday Evenings Meeting
The great gathering at the high
school auditorium Tuesday evening
was called to order by Bro. James P.
Wolfe at eight o'clock.
After the rendering of a tenor solo,
Good Bye, Alexander, Good Bye,
Honey Boy" by Bro. Frank Strear,
the sweet voiced "Song Bird of Brook
lyn," Bro. ]. ]. Wall, business agent
of the sheet metal workers was intro
duced. Among other things he spoke
of the great organization movement
that was in progress all over the
great railway systems of the country,
and was glad to see so many present
upon this occasion, thus giving public
manifestation of the interest taken in
the movement. The great opportun-
ity now offered must be taken ad-
vantage of. Stand by your officers
and your union, and let the company
see you are taking an interest in their
welfare.
"Asleep in the Deep" bass solo
by Bro. John Garrity was at this time
received with applause.
The chairman next introduced Bro.
Pope of Cincinnati, president of the
boilermakers, who expressed much
pleasure in greeting the great audi
ence present, and\ complimented the
Newark shop men for the great work
they have done in the past, and felt
sure they would be heard from many
times in the future. Newark was on
the map, and known all over the
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